• “Community Open Day: Showcasing Creativity and Skills Beyond the Classroom”

    🌟 Why Open Days Are Needed

    1. Showcasing Students’ Skills – Parents see their children’s creativity (art, stitching, farming, drama, etc.) instead of just exam results.

    2. Building Confidence – Students feel proud when they present their work in front of others.

    3. Parent-School Connection – Strengthens trust and involvement of parents with the school.

    4. Skill Development – Practical activities prepare children for real life, not just academics.

    5. Community Spirit – Creates a festive, positive atmosphere in schools.


    🌟 How to Manage & Arrange in Low-Budget Schools

    1. Planning Team

    Form a small committee of teachers + students + a few parents.

    Assign duties (decoration, stage, stalls, performances, coordination).

    1. Venue & Setup

    Use school courtyard or a classroom (no need to rent halls).

    Decoration with chart papers, recycled materials, balloons (cheap & effective).

    1. Types of Activities (Low-Cost Ideas)

    🎨 Art & Craft Corner – Drawing, painting, clay models, recycled craft.

    🧵 Skill Corner – Stitching, embroidery, knitting, hand-made bags.

    🌱 Mini Farming/Gardening – Pots with plants grown by students.

    🎭 Drama & Skits – Role plays on honesty, pollution, historical figures.

    🎤 Qira’at, Naat, Debate competitions.

    🍲 Food Corner – Parents can bring home-cooked items to sell (low cost, profit shared with school fund).

    📚 Book Stall – Old books exchanged or sold cheaply.

    🏆 Fun Games – Ring toss, musical chairs, sack race, quiz competitions.

    1. Budget Management

    Encourage donations in kind (chart paper, paint, cloth, plants) instead of money.

    Reuse materials from previous events (banners, boards).

    Involve students in making decoration items from waste/recyclables.

    Keep participation fees very small (e.g., Rs. 20 for a stall/game).

    1. Involving Parents & Community

    Invite parents to contribute skills (a mother can teach cooking, a father carpentry).

    Allow small community businesses (tailors, farmers, shopkeepers) to set stalls—creates partnership.

    Parents feel proud when they see their own work alongside their children’s.

    1. Execution

    Start with a short ceremony (welcome note, dua, national anthem).

    Arrange a round of stalls/activities.

    End with a certificate distribution for students and volunteers.

    🌟 Benefits in Financially Weak Areas

    Students gain exposure without big expense.

    Parents feel ownership of the school.

    School image improves → more enrollment, possible donations.

    Children develop creativity and confidence.