Kozhikode: The total strength of Vanmukham-Elambilad MLP school is only 73. But with this limited number, it created a unique achievement of all students having a library at home.
Each of them has a minimum of 50 to 200 books at their home library adding up to a total of 4,000 books.
"The home library project has been kickstarted under the academic master plan on June 19 this year, on reading day. Natives, former students and students themselves collected books. Social media was also made use of," says headmistress N.T.K. Seenath. The school is located near Nandi Bazar, Koyilandy.
Several contest and activities had also been set up associated with the project. Students and family members preparing appreciation of the book they read, discussion on book etc. were arranged.
"Students are enthusiastically taking part in reading competition. Parents are also happy as the kids are off video games and TV channels," she says.
The school was in a pathetic state four years back, with only 39 students on the brink of a shutdown. But teachers, PTA and residents joined hands and came up with many projects to woo children, and it worked.
"Now, the total student strength is 100, including pre-primary section. The home library project has bagged best school project award instituted by SSA this year," said PTA president N. Sreeshna. Besides, the school has marked its presence in agrarian activities.
