Bangalore, 25th May 2017: Students of Canadian International School (CIS), Bangalore, actively came forward to paint murals and clean/beautify the area around Yehlanka Lake on 24th May 2017 as part of their community service and contextual learning program.
The lake rejuvenation program was attended and held under the supervision of Mr. SR Vishwanath – MLA of Yelahanka Constituency, Mr Ravi – President of YUVA- Yelahanka, Mr. Shiva Kumar – President of the Yelahanka Lake Association who supported and appreciated the CIS team for their progressive efforts to beautify the Yelahanka area for the 2nd year in a row. The project presented an opportunity for the students to work under collaboration, as well as the opportunity to experience the labour of creating a public piece of art and community service.
Ms. Shweta Sastri, Executive Director, CIS added “Seeing the fading surroundings of the lake, our students of grade 7, embarked on a challenge to clean, beautify and revamp the area around the lake. It’s a proud moment for us to see our kids take up the initiative enthusiastically to bring in a change to restore the beauty of Yehlanka Lake”.
About Canadian International School (Bangalore) : With the presence of multi-media centers, a state-of-the-art performance theatre – the biggest in North Bangalore, CIS also boasts of a spacious 14 acre campus which allows for a variety of activities- football, basketball, cricket, tennis, badminton and swimming. Students also have the opportunity to get involved in several community projects, by way of the contextual learning program and the IB CAS program.