When one neighbor helps another we strengthen our Community
Little Kabirians were all set to start the day with enthusiasm. The trip was to develop a better understanding about how the community helpers, help us to live a better life in the neighborhood.
On 4th of July, Tuesday, the students arrived at the Gujarat University Police station at 10.30. The Little Kabirians were inquisitive to know what’s going to happen at the Police Station. They entered the police station with many questions in their mind. Ms. Janki Pandya Explained to the kids about the wireless communication they use and showed the PI’s office to the children. He also explained to them that they should call 100 in case they fall in trouble. They were amazed to see the jail. Ms. Heena explained about the duties performed by the policemen and how they work day and night to keep the city safe. They were explained about different sections and were showed registers they use to maintain records of the crime done. The questions that they had in mind when they entered were all answered by the end of the enlightening session.
The next destination was the Post Office. The students had seen the postman at their doorstep but were excited to see actually from where the letters reach them. Students reached the Navrangpura Post office by 11.30 all enthusiastic to know more about how the post office works. They were taken through all the counters and were explained about what work is done on each counter. They were shown stamps, envelopes and parcels. Ms. Madhu explained importance of a postman and how they are hard working and work 365 days for us. Students were taken to the sorting area of the post office where letters are sorted and given information about how the sorting is done. They were given knowledge about the post man having a specific Beat No from which they are identified and also about pin code of different areas. They all had a smile on their little faces happy to gather knowledge about the Post office.
The trip was filled with lot of fun, excitement and learning how important community helpers are for the smooth functioning of the society. The students took back with them a bag full of information and respect for the Community Helpers.
