Interaction with children from regular schools became an important aspect of the educational process in our school when we realized that children coming from different backgrounds needed to be sensitized about the needs of underprivileged children. This offered the best way to take the Prakash Deep torch forward. Our experience also brought home to us the need to encourage the underprivileged children to gain confidence though development of skills which were as good, if not better, than those of others and highlighting them to their advantage during the interaction. It was seen that despite their humble backgrounds, children were not afraid to learn new things given the opportunities; they were bold enough to show their talents and capabilities. This experiment of sharing and caring was undertaken with Ryan International School in the vicinity. Beginning of March, Principal of The Ryan International School permitted 28 children from our school to use their computer lab. Two students Vikram and Aman from Manav Rachna Engineering College came along to introduce and instruct.

We had even more interesting interaction with 9th grade students from Ryan School when 42 children of them paid us a return visit in the park where we hold classes. They came equipped to help, teach and interact with our children in various arts, craft and academic activities. They were full of enthusiasm and genuine concern and went filled with a resolve to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. I was overwhelmed to see the energy that they had and which they were so willing to share. It gives us hope that given the direction and motivation they can be the harbingers of change.

In September 2011, 20 students from Homerton Grammar School visited Prakash Deep. They came equipped to teach and interact with our children. While we were highly impressed by their confidence , they also went back impressed with the skills and potential our children have.
On November 15, 2011 a team of students from Ryan International was invited to participate in a quiz. The contest brought out the best in both the teams.

Paper Craft Activity with children from RYAN International School

They came and won our hearts