
THEATRE WORKSHOPS, PAINTING COMPETITION and other extra curricular activities are held
from time to time to enthuse children towards creative arts.One major drawing competition was
organized by the trust at the punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the visit of M.F Hussain the world
famous modern Artist for the slum children of the Trust Center.
Events held in 2007-08
21st March 2007 - International Women Day was celebrated.
1st June 2007 - International Children's Day was celebrated.
Children presented a variety entertainment programe followed by refreshments to all.
15th August 2007 - Celebrated Independence Day.
Hoisting the National Flag after which patriotic songs were sung.
Fruits and sweets were distributed to all.
26th August 2007 - Annual meeting of Aruna Asaf Ali Memorial Trust was held.
All trustees and volunteers attended the Annual Meeting.
There was variety in entertainment, performed by all the children after the meeting.
2nd October 2007 - Gandhi Jyanti was celebrated in a unique manner. view images
The trustees, volunteers along with the staff and children cleaned the surroundings of sector 44-A.
Followed by tree plantation.
After the function we had a 'Preeti Bhojan' for everybody.
8th October 2007 - Celebrated Diwali and our President Mrs Oshima Raikhy's birthday.
The children, teachers and students of our Craft Centre, Beauticaion course all put up a lively performance.
Refreshments were served to everyone. view images
26th October 2007 -Our annual feature:
Inter college debate was held on 26 October 2007 at Govt. College Hoshiarpur. The topic was "Electronic Media have Negative Impact on the Youth of the Country"
in which 9 colleges participated. The Aruna Asaf Ali Memorial Trust running trophy went to D.A.V Hoshiarpur.
Individual prizes, first prize of Rs. 2000 went to Rasham Chadha of Govt. College Hoshiarpur and second prize
of Rs. 1500 went to Bhawardeep Kaur of D.A.V college Hoshiarpur and Maansi Sharma of G.T.B Khalsa College Women, Dasuya.
and third prize Rs.1000 went to Gagan of D.A.V College, Hoshiarpur. Consolation Team prize of Rs.500 went to
D.A.V Senior Secondary School Dasuya.
14th November 2007 - Children's Day was celebrated with Songs and Dance performances.
2nd January 2008 - New Year's Eve was celebrated. view images
All sections of centre put up a very lively performance which was followed by educational 'Pupet Show'.
The staff and the students of Craft Centre, Beauticaion and Computer Centres organized a lunch for all the attendees.
11th January 2008 - Celebrated Lohri with staff and children. view images
A Bonfire was lit and traditional sweets were distributed to all the children.
The staff and the ex students sang traditional songs on the occasion.
Declamation Contests Debates & Essay Competitions:
Among College students are held every year. These contests have been organized
under the Aruna Asaf Ali Bhavan Puraskar scheme.
Besides cash prizes of Rs.5000/- to the first four best speakers, a running trophy is awarded to the winning team.
The Object of these contests is to inculcate a spirit of inquiry among young girls & boys, to orient. their thoughts on
social issues & to develop the ability to articulate their views.
Awareness Campaign:
is carried out by holding meetings in mohallas & slum areas telling women & girl-child of their right & responsibilities as citizens of India.
Every year children of the three centers & girls of the craft center are taken for an outing/picnic.