Matters India Reporter

Kolkata, November 6, 2023 : Two recently renovated state-of-the-art classrooms of Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre were inaugurated on November 6, for children of Kolkata’s business district Burrabazaar.

“Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre, located at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Kolkata, is dedicated to providing quality education to the poor children living on the streets in the neighborhood with the goal of mainstreaming them into formal schools,” says Pro-Vicar of the Cathedral Dr Franklin Menezes.

For the last one year, Learning Support Centre was operated by Calcutta SEED, a 30-year-old NGO affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta under the direction of Dr Menezes.

The Chief Guest at the event, Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Kolkata, graced the occasion by inaugurating and blessing the newly renovated modern classrooms.

The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Education All, the generous donors of the Centre, Dr. Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, Mr. Subrata Roy, Mr. Manabendra Mondal, and other prominent figures from the community.

The Learning Centre’s newly inaugurated classrooms feature modern amenities, including TV, LCD projector and soft boards lining the walls.

The Centre plans to establish a Reading Tree Library with 750 books, accessible digitally to the children through tablets. Additionally, an educational app is being developed and designed which will be compatible with both mobile phones and tablets, thereby ensuring a technologically advanced and accessible learning environment.

Currently English serves as the medium of instruction at the Centre, and the educational journey extends up to class 4 before transitioning the students into English medium schools.

The introduction of a personalized learning approach, with groups named Roots, Shoots, and Fruits, allows each student to progress at their own pace, fostering a sense of autonomy and ownership over their education.

Beyond traditional academics, the Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre offers a holistic educational experience, including dance classes, art classes, and computer classes. This comprehensive approach aims to nurture the talents and interests of each child, promoting a well-rounded development that extends beyond the confines of textbooks.