Events at Campuses in August 2012

CMS is flooded with environmental activity as water and energy audit teams get going

At all CMS Campuses, water and energy audit teams were formed. Water conservation practices were adopted so that water was not wasted. New drop taps were installed to replace the old ones. Hand wash and soaps were provided to encourage clean and healthy habits in children. Water coming from ACs was reused for mopping the floor and watering the plants.

CMS Gomti Nagar I organized debates, slogan writing and speech contests to sensitize the students and create an awareness regarding need to save water. Energy requirements of the campus were calculated. Measures were taken to reduce energy consumption. Students were sensitized in the assembly through motivational talks. Students made scrap books on the topic “Save water and save energy.” Tree plantation activity was carried out for tiny tots who participated with great zest and enthusiasm. Assistant Engineers of various campuses addressed the students in their respective classrooms and suggested different measures on how to save water.

Junior class students CMS Gomti Nagar II carried out an awareness campaign and visited Vanasthali apartments ‘Gomti Nagar Extension’ where they did a survey on water. A temporary compost pit was constructed at the Campus and students learnt to segregate the waste into different categories i.e. biodegradable and non biodegradable.

At CMS Station Road, an Environmental Board was set up to give a current report of SUPW activities and general awareness. A meeting was conducted with the menial staff regarding the importance of water and energy and ways of saving them. Buckets were kept below the drinking water taps to prevent undue wastage of water. In the toilets and small room, the bulbs were replaced by CFLs.

At CMS Indira Nagar, extensive plantation drive was planned for this month and the children were told to plant a sapling each in and around their homes. The school also acquired 40 new plants. Model class presentation had value based items concerning conservation of natural resources. Meter readings were taken on all working days.

At CMS Anand Nagar, a letter has been sent to the forest department requesting them to plant trees around the campus and the park in the locality nearby. The purpose is to make the area greener and contribute towards conservation of resources and environmental protection.

At Rajajipuram Campus I, essay writing competitions and collage contests were organised for juniors and seniors. An activity based the water closets, taps, toilets, garden area to check for any leakage or open taps was conducted. Children planted saplings in their homes and are happily taking care of them. In the model classes of juniors and seniors, water and energy conservation projects were highlighted.

Similarly at CMS Rajajipuram II, children of different classes planted saplings in and around their houses. Around 100 children of the Campus actively participated in this project. Children were also told about ways to minimize energy consumption by use of CFL's and switching off the fans and lights when not in use besides being instructed on how to fill their bottles without spilling water.

At CMS Asharfabad, the team members went to the various classes and spoke to the students about the importance of the water and energy auditing. SUPW classes (class VI to VIII) were utilized for getting one audit on energy and one on water during August. Children visited their neighborhood for generating awareness of water and energy conservation. Slogans and quotations were written and stuck near water taps and switch boards. For reuse of water, the system was attached to the rain harvesting device.

At CMS Kanpur Road, energy and water audits were conducted. All efforts were made to generate awareness amongst students regarding the need to save water and energy. 300 children planted trees and others were provided saplings for plantation in their neighborhood.

At CMS Aliganj I and II, several steps were taken for environmental protection. These included observations by students to check leakage, encouragement to students to do meter reading at home. Students noted the number of CFL/ tube lights/LED lights used in school. Speech, collage and slogan writing competitions were organised. Energy audit work progressed. There is a water boring supply in the campus which is used in swimming pool, gardening and filling water tanks. Water conservation practices adopted in school included checking of overflows and repairing leakages, installation of some drop taps, dual flush system for all closets, cleaning of toilets 2-3 times a day, flush system in urinals, exhaust fans and ventilation in toilets, use of bio-disinfectants and deodorants.

At CMS Chowk Campus, Audit teams were formed and they actively audited the water and energy consumption in the Campus as per instructions given. Awareness was created amongst students regarding the need to save water.

CMS RDSO sensitized its students through skits, role plays and group-discussions based on Energy Conservation, Global Warming and Water Conservation. Junior class students used empty Soda Water Bottles for calculating and practical understanding of wastage of water.Classes VI and VII counted the number of tube lights, fans, ACs and other electronic gadgets.

At all the three CMS Mahanagar campuses, starting from Mahanagar I, Water and energy audit teams were formed. Awareness was created among the students regarding the need to save water and energy.

At CMS Mahanagar II, approximately, 220 students planted saplings at home and in surrounding areas. On 15 September, children planted saplings in a plot adjacent to the campus.

CMS Mahanagar III organised Geofest International and National Geography Olympiad to create an awareness regarding environmental protection. Students took a solemn pledge to save Mother Earth from pollution and environmental degradation. At

CMS Jopling Road, the average monthly consumption of energy for the campus was calculated. Awareness for water and energy conservation was created at the school assembly. Children visited a nearby village and were sensitized about the water saving project.

At Rajendra Nagar I, II and III, Water conservation practices adopted in school included installation of float valves, in all tanks to stop overflow, plugging of leakages in water pipelines and taps in school, keeping handwash /soap near ablution taps, cleaning of toilets 4-5 times a day, installing flush system in urinals, fixing exhaust fans or ventilation measures in toilets, use of disinfectants and deodorant etc. Various activities were carried out to create awareness amongst students regarding environmental protection.


Water, the source of life and energy on planet earth, needs to be conserved. It is rightly said that 80% of the earth is covered by water or ice. 95.5% of the water on earth is salty ocean and 1.5 of it is frozen. The remaining 1% is available to meet human needs. Of this, less than 1% of the treated drinking water is actually consumed by people. Most of it goes for lawns, showers and tubs, toilets etc. One can live without food for some days but not without water. Water is life and we must do all we can to save it.

CMS has launched a massive drive to save water. On the one hand it is enforcing the three pronged strategy of reduce, reuse and recycle water, while on the other hand it is also making efforts to preserve ground water by rainwater harvesting, preparing a plan for reverse boring and by creating an awareness amongst the students, parents and teachers on how to save water at home, in school and in society. The month of August
was full of intense activity as CMS water audit teams at the campuses went all out to raise awareness and check wastage of water in school.

Energy mainly comes from electricity in school. It depends entirely upon us as to how efficiently we use our fans, coolers and AC’s. Do we switch off the fans and lights when we leave the room? Can we do without the AC when the weather is cool and nice? Children must be made aware of the need to save energy so that it is not wasted. Meter reading is a common practice at home and in school but truthfully, many of us are still to
learn, even as adults, on how to read the meter correctly. CMS, once again, takes the initiative to educate children and adults in this simple, but very useful, procedure. So out with your pens and notebooks and get ready to make a difference!


1. CMS Gomti Nagar I
CMS Gomti Nagar, water and energy audit teams were formed. Water conservation
practices were adopted so that water was not wasted. New drop taps were installed to
replace the old ones. Hand wash and soaps were provided to encourage clean and
healthy habits in children. Water coming from AC’s was reused for mopping the floor
and watering the plants. Debates, slogan writing and speech contests were conducted
to sensitize the students and create an awareness regarding need to save water.
Energy requirements of the campus were calculated. Multimedia presentations,
documentary films and SUPW periods were utilized to make the students aware about
energy consumption and conservation. Model classes also highlighted this need
forcefully and convincingly. Energy monitors were appointed and tips were given to
students for energy conservation. Measures were taken to reduce energy consumption.

2. CMS Gomti Nagar II
At CMS Gomti Nagar II, students were sensitized in the assembly through motivational
talks. Students made scrap books on the topic “Save water and save energy.” Tree
plantation activity was carried out for tiny tots who participated with great zest and
enthusiasm. The Campus AE Mr Chandra addressed the students in their respective
classrooms and answered their queries. He suggested different measures on how to
save water. Junior class students carried out an awareness campaign and visited
Vanasthali apartments(Gomti Nagar Extension) where they did a survey on water. A
questionnaire was filled in by the residents of the apartments. Construction of the
campus’s temporary compost pit was done and students learnt to segregate the waste
into different categories i.e. biodegradable and non biodegradable. Mrs Tankha
guided the students in this activity. Class II students presented a skit on measures to
save the environment from pollution which was much appreciated by the Headmistress
Mrs Aditi Sharma and the teachers. Junior class students pledged to save water so that
coming generations would not be deprived of clean drinking water or suffer from water
scarcity.

3. CMS Station Road
Weekly meeting of the audit team was conducted for feedback of assigned work. Total
number of lights, fans, coolers, Air conditioners were counted and noted. Energy
monitors were appointed to keep a check on lights and fans to avoid unnecessary
usage and wastage of resources. The Campus Audit team conducted daily and weekly
reading of the meters. An Environmental Board was set up to give a current report of
SUPW activities and general awareness. A meeting was conducted with the menial
staff regarding the importance of water and energy and ways of saving them. Buckets
were kept below the drinking water taps to prevent undue wastage of water. In the
toilets and small room, the bulbs were replaced by CFL’s. Energy audit was done by
classes XI and XII. Water audit was done by Classes XI and XII.

4. CMS Indira Nagar Campus
The monitors appointed for energy conservation and water audit team spread
awareness, made posters, presented skits and reminded the students on a regular
basis for conserving these resources. School staff was also informed about the ongoing
conservation project and requested to switch off the AC’s and other appliances when
not in use. To keep a check on the students, merit and demerit charts were used
efficiently. Specifically, an extensive plantation drive was planned for this month and the
children were told to plant a sapling each in and around their homes. The school also
acquired 40 new plants. Model class presentation had value based items concerning
conservation of natural resources. Meter readings were taken on all working days. It
was found that the whole building used 870.3 units in a week. The monitors took charge
and made sure that this reading was brought down in the following weeks. The water
monitors kept a watch on the times the tank was refilled and also the period of time the
motor was going on. A complaint register was made to see to it that every child brings a
water bottle so that water is not wasted.

5. CMS Anand Nagar
CD of photos of the Green Campaign was sent. Energy captains were appointed in
school. Students were motivated at the school assembly and by the environment
coordinator to follow the tips on saving water and electricity. Students were suggested
to bring soda water bottles and keep them below the leaking taps. They made
meaningful posters with effective slogans to save the environment as part of SUPW
project. Two campus environmentalists were appointed for school and energy monitors
appointed to keep a regular check on use of water and electricity in all the classes.
Children were also encouraged to [plant a sapling at home. The activity aroused a lot of
enthusiasm and photographs were taken of the same. Water and energy audit has
begun at the campus. A letter has been sent to the forest department requesting them
to plant trees around the campus and the park in the locality nearby. The purpose is to
make the area greener and contribute towards conservation of resources and
environmental protection.

6. Rajajipuram Campus I
In the junior and seniors sections, essay writing competition was arranged. An activity
based the water closets, taps, toilets, garden area to check for any leakage or open
taps was conducted. In the senior section a collage contest was organised. Children
were asked to plant saplings in their homes and to take care of them. In the assembly,
the children gave tips for energy and water conservation. In the model classes of juniors
and seniors, water and energy conservation projects were highlighted. The children
were informed of the Vision Statement of CMS on Preservation of environment. The
junior audit team interviewed Respected Principal Ma’m on Environmental
preservation. A tree plantation drive was carried out by the juniors as well as the
seniors. An activity on meter reading was organised using audio-visual aids.

7. Rajajipuram Campus II
Children of different classes planted saplings in and around their houses. Around 100
children of the Campus actively participated in this project. Plants were planted in small
pots and kept in the green house.

8. CMS Asharfabad Campus
Audit teams (energy and water) did weekly audit of their respective fields. They shared
the results at the school assembly. For students awareness enhancement, the team
members went to the various classes and spoke to the students about the importance
of the water and energy auditing. This created awareness among the students as well
as the teachers. SUPW classes (class Vi to VIII) were utilized for getting the audits(one
energy and one water)during August. Children visited their neighbourhood for
generating awareness of water and energy conservation. Slogans and quotations were
written and stuck near water taps and switch boards. For reuse of water, the system is
attached to the rain harvesting device.

9. CMS Kanpur Road Campus
Energy and water audit teams were formed. One energy and one water audit was
conducted. All efforts were made to generate awareness amongst students regarding
the need to save water and energy. Students were selected for water and energy
auditing from classes VI, VII and VIII -10 sections. All sections of classes IX were
involved in the energy audit. 3 sections of Class X were involved in the water auditing.
Classes XI and XII have still to do the auditing. Children were appreciated for their
efforts. 300 children planted trees and others were provided saplings for plantation in
their neighbourhood.

10. Aliganj Campus I
Several steps were taken for environmental protection.

These included observations by students to check leakage, encouragement to students
to do meter reading at home. Students noted the number of CFL/ tubelights/LED lights
used in school. Speech, collage and slogan writing competitions were organised.
Students were sensitized about water and energy conservation in assembly with water
conservation tips. Energy audit work progressed. Regarding water audit, calculations
were made . There is a water boring supply in the campus which is used in swimming
pool, gardening and filling water tanks. Water conservation practices adopted in school
included checking of overflows and repairing leakages, installation of some drop taps,
dual flush system for all closets, cleaning of toilets 2-3 times a day, flush system in
urinals, exhaust fans and ventilation in toilets, use of bio-disinfectants and deodorants.
Discussions were held with JE’s to find out water harvesting potential at the campus,
swimming pool water was reused to water the backfield of the campus, the menial staff
was educated regarding the need to save water and energy, water audit reports were
shared with students at the assembly and a merit and demerit chart for conservation of
energy was prepared by energy monitors classwise.

11. Aliganj Campus II
Awareness was created among the staff and students regarding conservation of water
and energy. Audit teams were formed.

12. Chowk Campus

Audit teams were formed and they actively audited the water and energy consumption
in the Campus as per instructions given. Awareness was created amongst students
regarding the need to save water.

13. RDSO Campus
Audit teams were formed and awareness was created amongst the students.

14. Mahanagar Campus I
Water and energy audit teams were formed. An awareness was created among the
students regarding the need to save water and energy.

15. Mahanagar Campus II
The water audit of the Campus was completed and energy audit will soon be
completed. Energy and water audit committees were formed with active participation of
students to further help energy and water consumption wisely and avoid their wastage.
Students have enthusiastically taken up tree plantation activity. Approximately, 220
students planted saplings at home and surrounding areas. On 15 September, children
will plant saplings in a plot adjacent to the campus.

16. Mahanagar Campus III
The Campus organised Geofest International and National Geography Olympiad to
create an awareness regarding environmental protection. Around 500 young
geographers and scientists from Mauritius, Nepal and India participated in a series of
interesting competitions all based on geography. Students took a firm pledge to save
Mother Earth from pollution and environmental degradation.

17.Jopling Road Campus
At CMS Jopling Road, the average monthly consumption of energy for the campus was
calculated. Awareness for water and energy conservation was created at the school
assembly.

18. Rajendra Nagar Campus I

Water audit team was formed with students and teachers. Consumption of water for
drinking, washing, flushing, cleaning, gardening and other uses was calculated. Number
of water closets, urinals, drinking water fountains and ablution tap were counted and
noted. Water conservation practices adopted in school included installation of float
valves, in all tanks to stop overflow, plugging of leakages in water pipelines and taps in
school, keeping handwash /soap near ablution taps, cleaning of toilets 4-5 times a day,
installing flush system in urinals, fixing exhaust fans or ventilation measures in toilets,
use of disinfectants and deodorant etc. Various activities were carried out to create
awareness amongst students regarding environmental protection.

19. Rajendra Nagar Campus II
]Awareness was created among the students. Audit teams were formed for energy and
water auditing.

20. Rajendra Nagar Campus III
Water and energy audit teams were formed and awareness was created through
posters and competitions.


Report by Dr Preeti Shankar, Chief Editor, City Montessori School
 

 

Date: 21 July 2012

CMS celebrates Groundwater Day with great enthusiasm,
Rainwater Harvesting Project launched

"Save water and avert a third world war"— Mr Rajan Shukla, IAS

Groundwater Day was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm at City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus II to make the students and youth aware of the growing need to conserve water resources and save the environment from depletion. On this occasion, the Chief Guest, Mr Rajan Shukla, IAS, Secretary, Horticulture, Stamp and Registration said that water is a free gift of nature and we cannot even imagine life without water. He said that throughout the world, the water table is receding at an alarming rate. This has given rise to the concern of scholars who are predicting that the third World War will be fought over water. If we have to save mankind from a third Word War, we must take concrete steps to save water resources on earth. Mr Shukla showered profuse praise on CMS saying that the institution has always taken up issues of global concern. The problem of water is one of the burning issues of the present times and it is our social responsibility to do something in this direction. The efforts of Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Dr Bharti Gandhi and Prof. Geeta Kingdon are sure to bear fruit, he said. It may be mentioned that CMS has launched a huge campaign to conserve water and energy resources and thus protect the environment and in this regard, Groundwater Preservation Week is being celebrated by CMS from 16 to 22 July.

Earlier, the Chief Guest, Mr Rajan Shukla, IAS, inaugurated the Rainwater Harvesting Project of CMS at CMS Gomti Nagar Campus II this morning. On this occasion, Mr V N Garg, IAS, Principal Secretary, Welfare of Disabled, UP; Mr G K Rawat, Senior Hydrologist, Groundwater Department, UP and other distinguished persons were also present. CMS students delighted the audience with an array of educational-cultural items highlighting the importance of water in our lives and suggesting ways of conservation of this vital source of energy. A multimedia presentation to this effect added to the flavour of this show. In her welcome address Headmistress of CMS Gomti nagar II, Mrs Aditi Sharma showed warm appreciation and greeted the eminent guests.

Groundwater expert, Dr G K Rawat said that every year, we celebrate 10 June as Groundwater Day because in the hot weather, we feel the shortage of water ore acutely. Groundwater is a gift of God, it is necessary to use it wisely and conserve it. Inside the earth, water is conserved and filtered in a natural way. It can be easily used for drinking and for agriculture.

Prof. Geeta Kingdon, Chief Operating Officer of CMS said that education is a preparation for life. It is not only for attaining academic brilliance but more importantly to make people social responsible citizens. Dr Kingdon further informed that CMS is collaborating with the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi in launching this ambitious Water Preservation Programme. We are also getting the cooperation of the state government in this. At every CMS campuses, we are setting up Rainwater Harvesting Plants and every staff member in the 20 CMS campuses is expected to plant at least one tree. Dr Kingdon said that there is need to transform people's habits and make them think constructively. This programme being celebrated at 'Groundwater Preservation Week' is being carried out by 44,000 CMS student and 3,000 CMS staff to inspire 2 lakh people of Lucknow.

Mrs Susmita Basu, HOD, CMS Quality Assurance and Innovation Department, said that it is necessary to prepare Eco Warriors or Eco Ambassadors out of these children to save the environment. All CMS camps have set up energy clubs through which children are creating an awareness in society regarding water and energy preservation. She said that with these small efforts greater achievements are possible. Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Founder of CMS and renowned educationist, said that this environment problem is not restricted to a particular country, it is a global phenomenon. Our resources are limited and we must use them with discretion. Dr (Mrs) Bharti Gandhi, Founder-Director, CMS said that CMS students are not only concentrating on textual knowledge but also gaining practical wisdom by doing socially useful and productive work. Congratulate the teachers, she said who are guiding the students in this project. Ms Manjit Batra, Senior Principal, CMS Gomti Nagar while delivering the Vote of Thanks said that this a huge project which can be made fully successful by the cooperation of all students and teachers.

Date: 19th July 2012
Campus:  Rajajipuram Old

1.     Posters on energy and water conservation were put up at important places

   

Date: 17th July 2012
Campus: Aliganj II

1.     Collage and poster making competitions based on energy and water conservation were organized.

Date:  17th July 2012
Campus:  Indiranagar

1.     Awareness creating slogans and posters were put up on the main soft board

Date: 16th July 2012
Campus:  Anand Nagar

1.     Sensitizing the students about the environmental issues was done in the assembly and in the classes

2.     Slogans  were put up near the taps

Date: 16th  July 2012
Branch:  Gomti  Nagar II

1.     Sensitizing the students has been done.

2.     Visual audits have started  

Date: 13th July 2012
Campus: RDSO

1.     Awareness among the students had been created

2.     Slogans were put at important places

Date: 12th July 2012
Campus: Rajendra Nagar I

Activities to be conducted during Groundwater Week

Primary

1.     Drawing competition for class III

2.     Collage making for class IV

3.     Slogan writing for class V

Juniors: Speech contest, collage, poster and slogan writing for classes VI to VIII
Seniors: Speech contest, collage, poster and slogan writing , street play and rally for classes IX and XI  

Date: 12th July 2012
Campus:  Rajendra  Nagar I

1.     Audit team finalized

2.     Planning for sensitizing the students about energy and water conservation by the Principal in the assembly

3.     Posters and slogan writing, speech contest and collage making activities scheduled for Groundwater week

6th July 2012
Campus: Anand Nagar

1.     Sensitizing the students about the environmental issues is being done in the assembly and in the classes.

2.     Slogans and posters have been put up all around the campus.

3.     Conscious efforts to save energy and water are being made.

4.     Proposal of recycling rainwater have been thought of and the requirement has been sent for the same.

 

Juniors

1.     Poster making for class VI

2.     Collage making for class VII

3.     Report writing on their contribution towards conserving water by class  VIII

4.     Planting saplings by the staff for making the campus green