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VIDYA KA PARV (Primary 3-5)

“LET TODAY BE THE START OF SOMETHING NEW.”

The first day is always a memorable day for the students and is celebrated as Vidya Ka Parv by CMS Aliganj Campus II on 24th March 2022. The students were given a traditional warm welcome by the Respected Principal, Ms. Samvida Adhikari, Section Incharge, Ms. Rashika Dixit and Co-ordinator Ms. Sharmishtha Sengupta along with the teachers of classes 3-5. The students were excited to meet their teachers and friends. To make the day remarkable the teachers planned some interesting activities for them.

The day began with the school prayer seeking the blessings of the Almighty God followed by pledge and energizer to set the tone for the class. A well-balanced diet provides all energy to keep us active throughout the day. Students got engaged in many activities with interactive sessions where they discussed, drew and spoke a few lines about 5 things they love, expressed their gratitude towards life through various beautiful crafts, recited poems and quotes on healthy living. They also engaged themselves by writing tips for good “Mental Health and well-being” on the cut-outs of their palms and displayed them on the board. To ensure good health and well-being for all, students brought healthy lunch and spoke a few lines about the benefits of what they were eating. Students solved jigsaw puzzles and enjoyed the day.

All the students actively participated in the activities enhancing their communicative, creative, critical thinking skills which made the first day a memorable day. It was a gratifying experience for students and teachers as well who practised and understood the value of SDG-3 i.e. Good health and well-being.

WORLD WATER DAY CELEBRATION

“Water - a priceless treasure, save it with pleasure.”

World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year to educate about the importance of water to the whole world and to raise awareness about the water crisis. The day also highlights the necessary improvement for access to water, hygiene facilities, and sanitation in all countries. The theme of World Water Day this year is “Groundwater, making the invisible visible” with the focus on Sustainable Development Goal number 6 which is aimed at achieving water and sanitation by all.

World Water Day was celebrated by the students and teachers of classes 1 and 2, CMS Aliganj Campus II with great enthusiasm on 22nd March 2022. The teachers delivered an awareness talk on the issue of the shortage of drinking water and its contaminants. Section Incharge Ms. Preeti Oberoi also spoke to the children on daily attitudes and practices that contribute to saving water. The students were informed about the importance of water conservation and groundwater system in water-scant countries like India. Students took a pledge to save water, made ‘Posters on Save Water - Save Life’ and “Bookmarks on Every Drop Counts” to understand the importance of good hygiene, sanitation, and conservation of water. They also watered the plants with the leftover water in their bottles.

Children were able to understand that water is an extremely important part of our lives. It is used for irrigation, cooking, washing, cleaning, drinking, etc. Water is essential for maintaining good health as it helps in regulating body temperature, carries out normal functioning, aids in digestion and removes toxins from the body. While doing the activities children enhanced their skills like creativity, communication, citizenship, and collaboration. Therefore, everyone should contribute to saving water.

World Forestry Day

“Forest restoration is a path to recovery and well-being.”

International Day of Forests also known as World Forest Day is observed on March 21 every year to honour and promote awareness about the value of all types of forests. The theme for 2022 is “Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption” to increase awareness about the unprecedented role forests play in sustaining lives on this planet. Forests are the lungs of the planet Earth; they are resourceful and the habitat for wildlife and trees and some of the rarest of rare animals and plants. Considering this, students at City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus II were sensitized about the need of protecting our forests for a better future on 21st March 2022.

Students did their bit and got engaged in activities planned such as Videos showing the effects of deforestation, poster making with slogans and speeches on Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

Students were involved and informed that forests also play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet despite all these priceless ecological, economic, social and health benefits, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate. Students also understood that forests are the sources of clean air and water. Thus, to have a healthy environment we should work with sustainability.

World Sparrow Day

“Fly high and explore the world.”

World Sparrow Day is observed every year on March 20 to raise awareness and protect the house sparrows. This year the theme is “I Love Sparrows”, inspired by the hope that more people will recognise the importance of the human-sparrow interaction. The theme's major goal is to emphasise people's passion for sparrows and the seemingly tiny things they do to make a great difference in the birds' lives.

City Montessori Aliganj Campus II is proud to be a part of the “Har Ghar Ek Gauriya” Campaign on this occasion. Under this campaign, students are made aware of the importance of chirping birds in our lives who create magical music which brings peace to minds and joy to hearts.

Students were encouraged to love the birds and take care of them especially when the harsh summer season is knocking on our door and the birds need cool shades and water just like humans. They made beautiful bird feeders using plastic bottles and recycling materials, drew pictures of Sparrows and wrote a few lines on them expressing their love for birds.

The purpose of observing this day was not only to honour the event for a day but also to use it as a platform to emphasise the importance of sparrow conservation and urban biodiversity. Thus, incorporating SDG -15 i.e. Life on Land.

Holi celebration

“Let’s take a dip in the colours of love, joy and happiness.”

Pre-Primary Section: The theme kept was “Phoolon ki Holi” in collaboration with the parents, students and staff who chose to avoid the water and spread the message of water conservation. Kids came dressed up in white t-shirts, sunglasses and caps. Teachers excitedly welcomed them in a traditional way with the tilak of organic colours. Children applied colours to each other and played with flowers. The main attraction of the celebration was the flower shower wherein kids showered flowers on their teachers. Kids also made creative paper water guns, expressed themselves in the show and tell activity and enjoyed delicious Holi festive food items like gujiyas & chips.

Primary Section: Students of classes 1 and 2 celebrated Holi with full fervour and zeal. The students were indulged in various activities like sprinkler making, drawing and colouring. The students, along with their teachers, played Holi with herbal colours and flower petals. They tapped their feet to some festive tunes whereas students of classes 3-5 delivered speeches on the reason for celebrating Holi and threw light on the various virtues like kindness, cleanliness etc involved in this celebration. Children danced and played Holi with herbal colours. Some children along with their teachers went out to give gifts to underprivileged children focussing upon kindness. Students conducted a cleanliness drive in which they cleaned their classrooms before leaving.

Junior Section: A special class was conducted by the students of classes 6-8 wherein the importance of Holi and the safety measures required while playing Holi was emphasized. A mesmerising dance performance by a few students enthralled the audience. The students danced to Holi tunes and enjoyed the eatables brought by them. The students thereafter cleaned the classroom practising dignity of labour.

Our Loving Principal, Ms Samvida Adhikari praised the efforts of the students saying that Holi is the day to express love with colours and she also implored them to play safe Holi by avoiding artificial colours which are dangerous for their skin.

The students were told about the significance of this festival and how SDG-3 i.e. good health and well-being can be inculcated by using only herbal colours, keeping our environment healthy and clean by not polluting our surroundings, not putting colour on any animals and harming them. The virtues of happiness, sharing and cooperation were witnessed during the celebration which added more joy and cheerfulness. This festival lets us all frame our lives with colours of love and happiness today and always.

Holi celebration with Mothers

“Holi is a special time of the year to remember those who are close to our hearts with splashing colours.”

Holi is celebrated to rejoice the arrival of spring and mark the end of winter. The festival of colours signifies the victory of good over evil. People paint each other in different colours and celebrate the festival with enthusiasm.

City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus II organised a Holi competition for the mothers on 15th March 2022 with the theme “Celebrate Happiness with Colours”. The program began with a warm welcome by our Respected Principal, Ms. Samvida Adhikari followed by the school prayer by Pre-Primary Incharge, Ms. Preeti Oberoi. The mothers showed extreme enthusiasm and started with the preparations and presentations for the competition activity of Holi Milan Healthy Cook-off.

After the preparations were done the mothers elucidated delicious and healthy snacks, desserts and drinks highlighting the delicacies of Holi. Everybody enjoyed gujiyas, dahi-bhallas, etc. which mothers had prepared with love. The competition was judged by the mothers in collaboration and consultation with each other thus announcing the results with a fair and healthy mind.

In the end, an interactive session on the Do’s and Don’ts of Holi was conducted by our School Counsellor, Ms. Sarah Waseem. The program ended with the gift ceremony for all the participants as a token of gratitude. Mothers were rewarded by our Loving Principal with the prizes as follows: 1st position- Mrs Pooja Jaiswal mother of Anika Jaiswal- Nur. B, 2nd position- Mrs Komal Kashyap mother of Sunny Singh- KG B and the 3rd position- Mrs Ritu Srivastava mother of Abhinav Srivastava- Nur. A.

The aim was to sensitize students and parents to express love with colours enhancing their creativity, communication, critical thinking skills through collaboration. Our Respected Principal in her vote of thanks implored the parents and students to follow SDG-3 i.e. good health and well-being by playing safe Holi and avoiding artificial colours which are dangerous for skin. She also shared the significance of bright colours in life which reduces our stress and improves our moods with the playful atmosphere and cheerful vibes.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already”

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8th March to celebrate the efforts and achievements of women across the fields in shaping a more equal world. The day marks a call to a gender equal world free of bias stereo-types and discrimination and one that is diverse, equitable, inclusive while differences are valued and celebrated.

City Montessori School, Aliganj Campus II celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2022 with the theme of the year “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. The students were very excited and enthusiastic. They warmly wished their teachers and school mothers “Happy Women’s Day”. Special Assembly was organised for the mothers of Pre-Primary, classes I and II and the students where different activities were organised for them. The program began with the warm welcome by our Respected Principal, Ms. Samvida Adhikari followed by School prayer by students of class 1 seeking the blessings of Almighty and Yoga session where our school PTI, Mr. Anand Singh in collaboration with the mothers of yoga classes conducted few yoga asanas. Everyone participated in it with full zeal. An interactive session on child’s psychology/wellness program was conducted by our School counsellor, Ms. Sarah Waseem.

An art and craft activity based on best out of waste was also conducted in which various beautiful utility articles were made out of the waste products by the participating mothers. The program ended with the cook-off activity in which mothers prepared delicious and healthy snacks, desserts and drinks by non-fire cooking method. The program ended with the gift ceremony for the participants as a token of gratitude.

The Primary and Junior students inspite of their annual exams couldn’t stop themselves from expressing love and gratitude for the women they admire the most. They wrote the names, beautiful messages and displayed them on the soft-board as a very beautiful gesture. It was over-whelming.

The day ended with a message that women should be involved in the activities performed in their child’s school as they play a vital role in their child’s life. They are the ones who inculcate the child with the creative thinking, how to work in collaboration, give culture and character education with connectivity with each other.