When the school reopened this June after a two-month summer break, the students of Venkateswara Middle School, on the suburbs of Chennai, were in for a delightful surprise. Their familiar campus had been transformed into a bright, colourful and cheerful space. “It was a far cry from what they were used to two months ago,” said R Venkatraman, president of the Rotary Club of Chennai Celebrities, RID 3233.
Through its Namma School project,the club set out to create a vibrant, inspiring and child-friendly learning environment where students would look forward to coming to school every day.
During the summer vacation, S Agastin Raj, the project chair, brought together volunteers, artists and Rotarians to give the school campus a complete makeover. Over two days in May, the dull, plain walls were transformed with colourful educational murals, creative artwork and cheerful designs that brought energy and imagination into the school.
The new artwork turned the campus into a lively space where children could learn, explore, and feel inspired. “Bright visuals and engaging themes added a sense of excitement, making classrooms attractive,” said Raj.
District Special Projects chairman Ramkumar, club president Venkatraman and president-elect Peter joined the volunteers in bringing this transformation to life.