Sri Aurobindo Bal Mandir team participates in an outreach programme to orient teachers of primary schools of north Bengal.

A two-day workshop was organised by the Rupantor Group (an autonomous unit of Sri Aurobindo Sikshadhara Trust) in collaboration with the Sri Aurobindo Society, Siliguri Branch, at the Society Hall located at its premises in Bhaktinagar, Siliguri. The theme of the workshop was the practical implementation of the educational ideals and philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother in contemporary schooling at the pre-primary level. The programme was attended by Principals, Head Teachers, and teachers representing fourteen schools from Siliguri and neighbouring areas, including Huslurdanga, Chaterhat, Dhupguri, Jaldhaka and Phansidewa in the districts of Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Partha Sarathi Bose, Principal of Sri Aurobindo Bal Mandir and Head of Mirraloke (an autonomous unit of Sri Aurobindo Sikshadhara Trust). He was supported by an experienced team of teachers and guides from Sri Aurobindo Bal Mandir and Mirraloke, who conducted a series of sessions over two days – Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7th June 2026 – focusing on the delivery of a pre-primary curriculum on the mentioned theme. The programme was further assisted by Mr. Avijit Sarkar, Principal of Ekalavya Academy, and Mr. Kabyick Ganguly, Principal of Sishu Malancha School, Siliguri, both now active members of the Rupantor Group. The workshop was also attended by Mr. Nilamadhab Mishra of Sri Aurobindo Centre, Nakulaguda, Odisha.

Throughout the deliberations, participants emphasised the growing relevance of Sri Aurobindo’s and The Mother’s educational thought in addressing the challenges of contemporary education. Discussions centred on practical approaches to integrating these ideals into school curricula and classroom practices. The workshop concluded on a positive note, with participants expressing their commitment to exploring and implementing these educational principles within their respective institutions. It was also unanimously felt that regular follow-up programmes should be organised to ensure continuity, support, and sustained progress in this collective endeavour.