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iLAB Monthly Newsletter - June 2026

iLAB Monthly Newsletter - June 2026

Who Knew a Pair of Chappals Could Teach Such a Big Lesson?

A few weeks ago, the classroom entrance looked very different. Chappals were scattered everywhere—some thrown aside, some stepped on, and some left wherever they landed. It was a small habit, but one that needed to change.

Today, before every iLAB class begins, children neatly arrange their chappals outside the classroom. The Class Lead checks that every pair is in place before the session starts.

It may seem like a simple routine, but it has become a daily lesson in discipline, responsibility, and respect for shared spaces. One small habit, practised every day, helps build values that will last a lifetime.

The Day the Chappals Started Talking

Not Fast. Just Forward...

In June, CLAP strengthened its livelihood ecosystem through structured planning, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, laying a strong foundation for sustainable enterprise growth and income generation.

What Happened When Opportunity Knocked?

💼 7 entrepreneurs unlocked new possibilities with dedicated business support.

📈 5 participants upskilled on how the right pricing can transform a business.

🚀 1 entrepreneur invested 9 days in building stronger business foundations through intensive entrepreneurship training (and got new orders)

🌐 3 participants upskilled on how the digital world can open new markets.

🤝 1 participant stepped into a wider entrepreneurial network at the SME She Club.

🛍️ The seven enterprises under the CLAP project recorded total sales of ₹21,460 in June 2026.

 Moments of inspiration.

DTLP Decoded;

What Are 37, 111 & 6 Trying to Tell Us? 

They tell the story of a month filled with learning, creativity, and growth.

  • 37 engaging sessions
  • 111 hours of learning
  • 6 dynamic learning streams
  • Portfolio development across every stream
  • Participant Reflection Meet
  • Coaches' Meet
It doesn't begin with a finished project.
It begins with an idea, a challenge, and the determination to make it better.

This June, DTLP learners brought their ideas to life through advanced project-based learning in Electronics, Graphic Design, Figma, Excel, Web Development, and Content Creation & Social Media. As every project evolved, so did every portfolio.

Because every great story deserves a strong ending, the Level 2 program has been extended into July—giving learners the time to refine, perfect, and proudly present their best work.

Once Upon a Classroom... Technology Changed the Story.

CEEM: The First Chapter of a New Academic Year 

⏱️ 142.5 Hours spent engaging young minds

📚 134 Hours dedicated to learning

🎉 7 Special activities that made learning memorable

🤝 4 Fellow Development sessions to reflect, learn, and improve

👨‍👩‍👧 1 Parent engagement session that strengthened the learning partnership

A Strong Start to Learning: Five Neighbourhood Learning Hubs were successfully launched, providing students with engaging, safe learning spaces and a positive beginning to the new academic year.
Understanding Every Learner: Baseline assessments identified students' learning levels, enabling fellows to provide targeted academic support.
Welcoming Students with Joy: Interactive games and icebreakers helped students build friendships, feel a sense of belonging, and actively participate in learning.
Building Positive Learning Habits: Checklists and reward systems encouraged responsibility, discipline, and consistent learning behaviours.
Inspiring a Love for Reading: Reading Day celebrations, story-based activities, student magazine preparation, and library initiatives nurtured literacy, creativity, and reading culture.
Learning Through Creativity: Origami and arts & craft activities enhanced students' creativity, focus, and fine motor skills.
Celebrating Team Spirit: The FIFA World Cup Fan Show brought students together, fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and joyful participation.
Planning with Purpose: Fellows collaboratively developed the CEEM 2026–27 academic plan, ensuring effective program implementation across all Learning Hubs.
Reflecting to Improve Practice: Learning Circles brought together fellows from Project Theeram, Project Azham, and MissionTEN to reflect on classroom experiences, evaluate student progress, and strengthen planning for the coming month.

MISSION TEN in Focus

What Shaped Students' Success This Month?

  • It Started in the Classroom: Regular Mission TEN academic sessions strengthened students' subject knowledge, helping them build the confidence and readiness needed for the SSLC examination.
  • Learning Became a Shared Journey: TOTO sessions encouraged students to learn from one another, fostering motivation, collaboration, and a strong sense of peer support throughout their preparation.
  • The Journey Continued at Home: Parent orientation sessions equipped families with practical strategies to create supportive study environments and reinforce learning beyond the classroom.
  • Behind Every Milestone Was a Plan: Learning Circles provided Mission TEN fellows with a platform to review student progress, share classroom insights, and develop targeted strategies to improve learning outcomes.
Every Learner Has a Story…
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