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Christmas and New Year Celebration

“The magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest of gifts are family and friends.”

Christmas is celebrated every year on 25th December as the birthday of Jesus Christ with happiness and joy in the whole world. It is the festival of joy, loving, giving and sharing. CMS Campus Aliganj II celebrated it with joy and enthusiasm on 24th December 2021. The whole campus and Jesus’s cradle (Manger) were beautifully decorated. Children were dressed up in the colours of Christmas and every section celebrated this day in different style such as:

Pre-Primary Section: They were explained why and how this festival is celebrated across the world. A story on ‘Joy of giving’ was also narrated to the children. Few children spoke about the significance of Christmas, the joy of giving, decorations and sweets and showed how they will celebrate it. Christmas carols were also sung. Children enjoyed cakes, sweets and tasty snacks. Christmas song “Jingle bells” were played and children sang and danced to the tune. But amidst all celebrations children were also reminded to stay safe, always wear their masks while going out, take all the safety measures in these times of the pandemic.

Primary Section: Students made various craft items like Christmas trees, bells, the face of Santa Claus to decorate their campus. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through stories. Students sang melodious carols and danced beautifully to the Jingle bell song.

Junior Section: Students organized a mini-fete for classmates and teachers. Different stalls of eatables and games such as Pani-puri, cake, pasta, Aloo Kachalu, Tongue Twisters and Cup-con etc. Everyone enjoyed the last working day with their friends. Students of the Global Literacy Dream Project shared the joy of giving with their learners. They also enjoyed the colouring activity and played with their balloons.

Specially dressed up Santa Claus went to the classes and distributed candies to the students. Respected Principal Ms. Samvida Adhikari and Pre-Primary Incharge, Ms. Preeti Oberoi visited the classes and showered their blessings on this special occasion. Students and staff who brought laurels to the branch through their hard work and achievements were felicitated on this occasion. The Respected Principal wished all the students and staff Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Since it was the last working day of school so children went back home with a handful of activities and smiles on their faces.

PTM cum Health Awareness Drive

“Be true to your teeth and they won’t be false to you.”

‘A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs good dental care’ with this thought City Montessori School, Aliganj II Campus organized Health Awareness Drive as free Dental Check-up Camp in collaboration with experienced dentists of Realtooth on 18th December 2021 along with the PTM (Copy-Showing) of Classes 3-8 following the COVID protocols. Parents along with their wards visited the camp in a large number after the PTM whereas Pre-primary and classes 1and 2 visited before the classes where their teeth were inspected and they were made aware about oral problems like plaque, pain or swelling due to injury, smoking, gum disease or tooth decay. They were told that tooth loss can affect their bite, smile, facial structure, overall health, and lifespan.

They were made aware of the steps for healthy teeth like brushing at least twice a day properly, use a toothbrush with soft bristles and change it every 3 months, use an antibacterial mouth rinse, brush their tongue to help keep their breath fresh and visit the dentist twice a year. They were also informed about the importance of healthy teeth like an increase in life expectancy, promote quality of life, and reduce health problems. The goal is to prevent complications such as tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease and to maintain the overall health of their mouth for a healthy life.

Orientation and Motivation Program on Global Dream Project

“The journey of a Lifetime starts with the turning of a Page for yourself and others.”

Global Dream Literacy Campaign: A Family Service Project by Dr. Sunita Gandhi is a social service project in which students will teach at least one person who is not able to read and go to school and be the “Leaders of Change”.

To make students aware of this project Ms. Milita Haldar had a motivational talk and orientation for the students of City Montessori School Aliganj II Campus on Global Dream Project where she introduced herself and told them different methods and 3 basic rules of teaching. She asked students which was the best method of teaching after role-play and upraised them. She made students aware of the factual data of the illiteracy rate in India and motivated students to shape and gift others who are not able to read, a gift of literacy through this project. Students also shared their past and current experiences which they had with their learners. Ms. Rashika Dixit, Junior Incharge also encouraged students to make a lasting impact in the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. She added education is the best defence against poverty and literacy is the foundation for education. Ms. Shagufta Khan, Literacy Coordinator motivated students to be a part of this project as they are the change maker of the society and through this project, they will not only share their knowledge with others but also will touch the lives of others as an archangel.

Respected Principal, Ms. Samvida Adhikari enlightened them by explaining that literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive. So be the part of this project and gift others the gift of literacy which will help in shaping their future.

The session was fruitful as the students understood that literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life and is essential for development and health as it opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship. They also understood the importance of SDG’s 1,2,3,4,5,10 and 11 in shaping the world.