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Workshop Cyber Security and Women Safety

It is a common experience that the social evil of eve-teasing is often ignored in our society. The orthodox views about gender relations, poor institutional support to victims and lack of self-confidence amongst women are some of the key reasons as to why eve-teasing continues to haunt women in public as well as private spaces. The UP Police established a 24@7 Contact Center in Lucknow, called the WPL 1090 to provide the opportunity to girls in UP to freely register complaints of eve-teasing and set up an innovative ICT-based application to process and redress their complaints. Thus, to sensitize students CMS Aliganj Campus II organized the workshop on cyber security and women safety on 27 November 2021 by the Team from Women Power Line 1090.

A training and sensitization team talked and gave demos on the topics/ issues like cyber sensitization, general behavioral, women safety, cyber security and self-defense. They inform students that cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS text and apps or online in social media forums of gaming where people can view participate in or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending posting and sharing negative harmful false or mean content, sharing personal or private information about someone causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful and criminal behaviour. The students were sensitized on the same through short videos and demonstrations. They were also taught a few moves relating to self-defense not only for girls but also for boys and also for people in need.

The students were given refreshments and a folder with a pamphlet bearing necessary information about the topics taken up in the session. The students enjoyed the presentation and quenched their doubts regarding the self-defense techniques that they can learn at their age. They went home happy and educated inculcating and understanding the importance of SDG’s 3, 5, 10, 11, 16 and 17. They understood that safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment.

Childrens’ Day Celebration as Mini Sports Day

“Look at the world with the child’s eye- it is very beautiful”

Childrens’ Day is celebrated in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India’s first Prime Minister. City Montessori School, Aliganj II Campus celebrated Childrens’ day with gaiety and fervour as Mini Sports Day on 12th & 13th November 2021 which was enjoyed by the students. The Mini-sports Day began with the flag hoisting by our Respected Principal, Ms. Samvida Adhikari who flagged-off the Opening Procession by our PTI’s Mr. Anand Singh and Mr. Dominic Mendonsa followed by the Principal, M.L.L’s and excited Pre-Primary and classes 1 and 2 students and teachers. The procession was followed by the School Prayer, Pledge and Yoga for the mental and physical health of the students. Our Respected Principal, Ms Samvida Adhikari addressed the gathering and discussed with them the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (3, 4 and 5) and children shared their views on Gender Equality, the importance of the day etc. They also discussed the importance of sports and fitness. Students of each section enjoyed various sports activities such as:

Pre-Primary and Primary Classes 1 and 2 Sections: The students came with the spirit of sportsmanship in School uniforms with ribbons around their wrists. Children of different classes enthusiastically participated in different races such as Ball race by Montessori, Bunny race by Nursery, Lemon and Spoon race by KG, Shuttle race by Class 1 and Three-legged race by Class 2. The cheerleaders along with their classmates boasted their morale. Winners from each section were given medals to celebrate their achievements. The art and craft activities were also taken up in the classes keeping SDGs in mind and showing the skills of Character building and Creativity. Students drew sketches of children playing in a park and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. They also made beautiful Nehru Caps and roses with newspaper.

Primary Classes 3-5 and Junior Sections: Students came in house uniform and enjoyed the Inter-house Shuttle race and Sack race and cheered loud for their friends and houses. It was a great moment of coordination of unity and togetherness. Overall champions were Peace House and Hope House from Primary and Junior Sections respectively. They watched movies and played games like Tambola, Housy, Ludo etc. They also enjoyed dancing, singing and other activities.

Students of the Global Dream Literacy Project also participated in the Shuttle and Sack races and were awarded trophy and medals.

Students also enjoyed lovely Choco Pie and chips which were given to them before leaving for home.

The students were blessed by our Loving Principal for their best in the future. It was a much-needed fun time that gave children the perfect opportunity to enjoy and bond with their classmates after the pandemic situation. It was a way to enhance collaboration, communication and character education among the children. It was a tribute to Pandit Nehru who gave emphasis to the significance of giving love and affection to children and considered them as the bright future of India.

DIWALI CELEBRATION

“Show that you care. Celebrate Green Diwali 2021!”

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by people of different religions. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. City Montessori School Aliganj Campus II celebrated Eco-friendly Diwali on/off-campus on 1st and 2nd November 2021.

The day started with an Anti- crackers Awareness Drive on "Say no to crackers" from the school in which all the stakeholders, students and Respected Principal Ms. Samvida Adhikari along with the staff of Aliganj Campus II tried to motivate the people to celebrate a Green Diwali. They distributed small booklets on the harmful effects of crackers on Diwali to people in the neighbourhood. Children made placards and wore sashes with slogans on Green Diwali. There were also several placards showing that homemade sweets are better than adulterated sweets of the market.

Lakshmi-Ganesh Poojan was done by our Respected Principal along with the staff and the students of Global Dream Project on the campus for the congregation. Diwali celebration illuminated everyone's heart with joy and fervour with different activities by different sections:

Classes 3-5 and Junior Section: Certain Inter-house activities were conducted to enhance students’ imagination and to glorify our Indian tradition wherein students of different houses had to make different decorative items like Love house made beautiful paper diyas and chandeliers, Unity house decorated candles, Peace house decorated lights and Hope house painted and decorated diyas showcasing their creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. They made beautiful rangolis with messages related to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being and Good over Evil. Videos were also shown to the students explaining how burning firecrackers can cause health hazards because of the air pollution caused by the smoke of firecrackers.

Our Respected Principal addressed the students in the end. She urged the students not to play with fireworks and emphasized celebrating Eco-friendly Diwali. She also motivated them to help the underprivileged people this Diwali.

These activities were aimed at raising self-esteem, developing self-confidence and giving opportunities for leadership and teamwork beyond those already available within the school.