Bangla School

Bengali School — Mission

Established in 1999, the Bengali School is a premier program of Antorik that helps community children stay connected to their parental roots and Bengali culture. The school provides inclusive stages at Antorik events and encourages every child to participate and grow.

What Students Learn

Age-appropriate instruction is offered in a classroom-like environment, covering:

• Language & Literature: Bengali vocabulary, diction, and writing; key literary works and figures from Bengal.
• Culture & Society: Traditions, social life, and contributions of great Bengali minds to the world.
• Music: Regular lessons including Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti taught by accomplished DFW vocalists.
• Dance & Performance: Cultural dance, dramatic adaptations of Bengali literature, and poetry recitation.

The Bangla School also maintains a modest and growing library for enrichment and reference.

Community & Participation

Students enjoy weekly mingling and snack time, building friendships and community spirit. Parents volunteer across teaching, coordination, and operations. The school follows an open-door policy and welcomes all who are interested in learning about Bengali culture and sharing ideas to improve curriculum and activities.

Curriculum

Our curriculum may be updated periodically. Students are placed into groups based on their Bengali language skill level.

Groups

ANKUR

Beginners with little or no prior Bengali language experience.

KISHOLOY

Learners with moderate skills and knowledge of Bengali.

Placement is determined during enrollment/registration to ensure each child joins the group best suited to their level.

Weekly Session Schedule

• Session I (Both Groups) — 3:00 PM–3:30 PM: Self-improvement and character building.
• Session II (Separate by Group) — 3:30 PM–4:15 PM: Bengali reading and writing.
• Session III (Both Groups) — 4:30 PM–5:00 PM: Homework distribution, music/songs, chanting Vedic rhymes, bhajans, storytelling (age-appropriate), quizzes, and dance.