Gorakh looks forward to his first Board Examination

Seven year-old Gorakh has been an Aseema student for four and a half years. He graduated from the Aseema Pre-Primary Centre in Jambhwadi, Igatpuri, a town in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Gorakh now studies in Tej, the primary class at Aseema Bal Shaikshanik Kendra, Awalkheda. He lives with his parents and three siblings in Jambhwadi. His parents are contract workers. They make an average earning of 420 Rupees per day. Gorakh’s father is out of work often and hence, Gorakh’s mother bears the burden of supporting the family on an income of170 Rupees per day. Gorakh’s older brother, a school dropout, looks after the children.

Gorakh’s home environment has led him to become an obedient and independent student. He is often found working quietly with great concentration. Gorakh can read and write simple sentences — he loves the reading corner in class and enjoys reading short stories. Gorakh can also perform Mathematical operations up to four digit numbers and has been introduced to fractions, divisions and time.

Activities and experiments make learning science a fun experience for this quiet child. He was introduced to lessons on the evolution of man, plant and animal life and the solar system. Gorakh’s innate love for art is reflected in his paintings and clay work — he spends his free time painting. Gorakh also participates in music and sports. However, art continues to be his favorite activity.

This year, Gorakh will be appearing for the Level A examination, which is equivalent to the third grade of other school boards. Gorakh and his family eagerly look forward to his first board examination.

Thank you, Laura, for supporting Gorakh and enabling him to attend school for another year.