A child at Swagat Prize Distribution

Principal Ms Rita Baker, ilaxi & Margi Sastry of Wee Wonder, at NR Primary School Annual Prize Distribution 

Youngest Keyboard Player in Swagat who won First Prize in Keyboard Playing as well as vocals at Rajpath

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Swagat Teens Activity Club Members
Tamanna Lala
Binal Patel
Dipti Motiani
Tanmay Agrawal
Gaurang Tanna
Gaurav Lala
Hrudesh Vyas
Mohit Gupta
Vivek Bhandari
Avi Agrawal
Krishita Shah
Harsh Shah
Chinmay Shah
Parth Patel
Karan Shah
Ankit Gandhi
Harshil Pancholi
Rishi Tikmani
Krutik Shah
Shalin Roy
Rocky Patel
Suma Bansal
Shalvi Agrawal
Viral Agrawal
Shrikar Shah
Ayush Kedia
Aastha Agrawal
Amit Jadav
Meghna Mehta
Nisha Wadhvani
Kopal Jain
Jinal S. Shah

Swagat Music Students
Keyboard/Synthesizers

Binal Patel
Tamanna Lala
Dipti Motiani
Krishita Shah
Harshil Pancholi
Radheshri Oza
Noopur Shah
Shreye Shah
Shiv Mandappa
Raghu Raj
Dhiraj Kaka
Suril Shah
Merwin Dzouza
Gayatri Wala
Krutik Shah
Asif Hokabad
Suhasini Rangrajan
Sujeet Rangrajan
Ugam Shah
Vishwaraj Jadeja
Vibhu Ramani
Shikha Gupta
Sagar Jhaveri
Vicky Jhaveri
Gaurang Tanna
Manan Nilesh Patel

If you were a Swagat Member & do not see your name in the above List, please inform me.

Kidsfreesouls
Swagat Children Library

Ex Students who submitted 40 Reviews
 
Aishani Shah - Submitted 40 Reviews
Parini Mehta (completes 40 Reviews)
Ekta Suthar (completes 40 Reviews

Shril is Currently an Active Member with the
BLOG + Creative Writing : Visit Shril's Blog

Ex students who submitted 25+ Book reviews:

Noopur Shah
Tamanna Lala
Dipti Motiani
Binal Patel
Rishita Anubhai
Shaimi Jhaveri
Aayushi Vora  

Simran Singh
Nidhi Nair
Richa Shah

(many more)

WHAT KIDS SAY!

Here’s testimonials of the few on a small screen FB chat:

I would say ‘Swagat Children Library’ was a very enlightening supplement to the education I attained in the school curriculum.. At a time when schools in Gujarat did not focus on an all-round growth of a kid, Swagat encouraged me to try a hand at a lot of activities; in particular, music. I could not take up learning the piano later in life, but I still remember the tunes I learnt and still impress my friends because of the way in which it was taught. In retrospect, I feel HOW you learn is as important is WHAT you learn and Swagat focused on a very effective and enjoyable way of learning things that wouldn't be contained in traditional textbooks. It adopted the most optimum balance of challenging kids by throwing them in the pan, for example with an otherwise difficult thing like public speaking and at the same time being sensitive to the child's fears.

- Kartikeya Tanna (Partner, Tanna Associates), a grad from George Washington University, International and Corporate Law.

We should organise a reunion. i really miss my Swagat days!! wow! it'll nostalgic to see the place again! soo many memories attached to it!

- Kimaya Agrawal, Electrical Engineer Grad, Boston University

Those were the best days of my life at Swagat Children Library. I studied in India and now, in a foreign land but nowhere I got to learn that I learnt at Swagat. I miss my wonderful days I spent there.

- Vishwaraj Jadeja, a Student and Skating Champion, Copenhagen, Denmark

Letters

Dear ilaxi teacher,

How are you? I am fine here. I am really sorry I couldn't write a letter since I left A'bad. Actually, I was very busy in my studies, etc.

Well, today I found my Certificate (from you) of Swagat and it touched my heart. I am writing this letter for a special reason.

Your Guardian care and encouragement really helped me a lot during my 3 years (8th, 9th and 10th). My vocabulary improved just because of you. And so, I recieved my gifts & awards for speech competition, elocution & debates.

Today, even words of dictionary are less to express my gratitude towards you. Now I gave my Xth examination and currently learning Japanese Language and practising Basketball.

I can still visualize the scene of our library live! quenching their thirst of knowledge and diving in ocean of vocabulary.

Oh! I forgot about my hostel. Well, this is a very good hostel, one of the most reputed hostel in Pune by name J.P. Trivedi Hostel, Pune 411005.

I am anxiously waiting for your letter. Once again, thanks for your zeal and enthusiasm.

Luv always, (also written in Japanese)

Vaibhav
1/9/2000

Dear ilaxi aunty,

W.T. Berill said "A teacher is not simply one who imparts knowledge but one who awakens their interest in it and makes them eager to pursue for themselves" He says that teachers are spark plugs not fuel pipe. Teachers are mirrors and we students are their reflections.

Dear teacher, you give the world the best you have and the very best will come back to you. You reflect strong will to teach. Your sweet smile will surely find responsive smiles and when you give love, love blooms your life too. You inspire, make us determined and encourage us. How close you are to us! It may be near when seems so far - always guiding us. I wish you a happy life and happy Teachers' day. Thank You!

- Noopur & Shreye Shah
5/9/2001

What Parents Say!

What Educationists Say!

Giving Away Medals & Certificates to children at Annual Day Prize Distribution, N.R. Primary School.(GLS)
Principal Ms. Rita Baker standing beside.

Ms. Rita Baker has ever been my Friend more!
She's supported Swagat in its Mission and encouraged kids as well as Teachers to participate in various Competitions at Swagat & Freesouls supplements. N.R. School Teachers have written and submitted their Articles for Print media too. We've taken Competitions like Swagat-Rasna Environment theme coloring Competition in School, Handwriting,Quotation writing competitions, etc. Also been as Judge various times for Poetry, story telling, etc. competitions.

Your Activities are Outstanding. I appreciate your move for making kids develop Reading habits & encourage them for creativity excellence
- Mr. Raja Pathak, Educationist & Principal
Swastik School, Udgam School, etc.

Your Contribution towards Education is appreciated. Children need the love & guiding care. Such Library Reading & Activities are the stepping stones.
- Ms. Ansuyaben Jhaveri, Principal,
GLS Nursery & Kindergarten School

I am happy to see a 'Carmelite' engaged in Education field apart from being a Business person & Journalist. We are Proud that our ex student is engaged in social cause and spreading love around. God Bless you!
(When Present as Chief Guest @ Navratri Function)
- Sr. Lorena, Principal, Mt. Carmel School

I highly appreciate your Activities. Your love for kids and teaching techniques will help Kids & Parents alike. Best wishes and keep up the wonderful job. 
- Ms. Perin Aunty Lalkaka,
Thumbelina, Nursery & K.G. School

It is nice to know a Business person like you who is actively involved in Teaching. Your encouraging kids in Singing and esp. playing keyboards is creativity. My best wishes are always with you.
- Mrs. S. Bhagwat,
Ex Principal, N.R. Primary School, GLS

I offer my Gratitude to you for your Presence at our Teacher's Day Function and being a judge to award the 'Best Teacher'. I look forward for your Support in future. All the best wishes for your Library Activities too. Your efforts towards teaching values of 'Personality Development and Human Relations' is highly appreciated.
- Sunanda Shah, Principal, N.R. High School, GLS

It is happy to feel nice to see you here amidst our Annual Function as Chief Guest. Your Contribution towards Education is special as it instil Reading habits and encourage kids for creativity.
Keep up the good work.
- Ms. Dsouza, Principal,Sahajanand School

I am really amazed to see your contribution in so many fields. We've to learn lessons from you. It would be nice if you could start something for Gujarati medium kids and provide Gujarati Library
- Ms. Bela Mehta, Principal, GLS (Gujarati Medium)

You are doing a wonderful Activity by encouraging kids for Reading and participating in Times of India Wee Wonder. Your contribution is always welcome and I wish you Great Success. Keep up the Good Work.
- Ms. Margi Sastry, (Known as Margi Didi)(above pic)
Co-ordinator, Wee Wonder, Times of India

What My Elderly Friends & Well wishers say!
(A multimedia Computer Demonstration was conducted by ilaxi on 15/9/97 for all Elderly Ladies of Sumangal Mahila Mandal, Ahmedabad. They were taught how to use Computers and surf CDs related to info-edu-tainment programs. Home computing awareness was given and all 
40/50+ Ladies were impressed with the Computer use. Autographs were given in gujarati - here's from Vasuba below.
(Times of India coverage on this Multimedia program was covered by Mihir Mistry (reporter) 
Times of India Coverage on Swagat Children Library in Ahmedabad Times)
(Divya Bhaskar Coverage on Blogging for Money)

As Editor Journalist & Newspaper Contributor, here's 
About me page. I contributed in TOI, Sambhaav & The Asian Age 
Press Page Here

Vasuba - an Inspiration

Vasu Ba - She's ever been my Best Friend & My Mom-in-law's Best Friend too! May her soul rest in eternal Peace! - Sad to say, she's no more:-( 

Chandra Ba

Chandra Ba - My Mom in law who always support and is a great Inspiration

Music: Taught children Keyboards/Synthesizer playing and techniques for three years. English and Hindi songs. Also Held School and Club shows to expose talents of the children.

Music Shows held at:
Thumbelina School / GLS Nursery & K.G. School / N.R. School Annual Function / Sahajanand School Annual Function / Sterling Club (2 Shows)
Competition Prize Winners: Binal Patel (2nd Prize at Rajpath club for 2 years for Keyboards), Megha Vadodaria (3rd prize at Rajpath club for Vocal singing) Krishita Shah for 2 years (2nd prize at Sports club) Deval Shah (3rd prize at Sports club), Radheshri Oza (Exclusive Youngest Keyboard Player Prize (4 year kid) at Rajpath club Performance.

Exclusive Shows :
*Siticable Interactive Viewer show with Phone Interviews of viewers after Performance
*Doordarshan Documentary show on 'Ban Smoking' performed by Binal Patel
*Doordarshan Serials: Binal Patel in Mamta, Radheshri Oza in many serials & advertisements, jingles, etc, Swagat kids participation in TV ads, jingles vocals
* Multimedia Demonstration Show given to Sumangal Mahila Mandal. Women above 40 + participated in the show. Latest technology was exposed to them and they got indepth information on Religious CDs like 'India Mystica'

Case Studies/Problem child Attended with Success results @ Swagat :
Stammering, Hyperactive kids, Lying, Siblings, etc.
Online Counselling Page (Free Counselling)