On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, the Eco-Club ‘Vasudha’ of our school organized various activities like Poster Making and Designing Pamphlets for the students of Classes IV-VII, keeping in mind the themes of World Environment Day - Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, and Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, which they shared in their neighbourhoods. These activities aimed to sensitize students and raise awareness about the impact of behavioural changes on the environment. The activities were planned for mass mobilization on Mission LIFE, an India-led global mass movement promoting sustainable lifestyles and the mindful use of resources to conserve the environment.
The students enthusiastically participated in these activities, demonstrating their eagerness and confidence to make a difference in the current environmental situation. They showcased their willingness to contribute positively to protecting the environment, reflecting their passion for creating change.
Mother’s Day Celebration - (May 2024)
Mother's Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and joy across various classes, honoring the essential role of mothers in our lives.
In Class Nursery, students and their mothers enjoyed games like 'Show Your Talent' and 'Style Me Up,' creating a day filled with love and laughter. Class KG students welcomed their mothers with adorable badges and participated in fun activities such as passing the parcel, dress up your mom, and freeze, fostering a strong bond between mothers and children.
Students of Classes I and II expressed their love and respect through creative crafts. Class I made vibrant flower-shaped cards with images of their mothers, while Class II designed photo frames featuring their mothers' pictures. Classes III and V also engaged in heartfelt activities, with Class III students creating handmade cards and Class V sharing memories and picture puzzles.
Class IV added a musical touch by presenting a melodious song, wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. This celebration across all classes highlighted the unconditional love, sacrifice, and nurturing spirit of mothers, reminding everyone to cherish and appreciate them every day.
International Labour Day - (May 2024)
Students of Classes Nursery and KG at our school celebrated Labour Day with enthusiasm. They organized and distributed essential items to those in need, embodying the true spirit of solidarity and empathy while honoring the contributions of workers and serving the community.
Shakespeare's Day - (April 2024)
Our school's Shakespeare's Day celebration was a captivating affair. Class XII organized an interactive quiz, while Class X delivered passionate monologues. Class IX presented heartfelt sonnets, and Class XI offered a critical analysis of Romeo and Juliet. Posters adorned with excerpts from Shakespeare's works highlighted his literary impact, enriching students' understanding and love for literature.
International Dance Day was celebrated - (29 April 2024)
International Dance Day, celebrated worldwide on April 29th, honors the beauty, diversity and cultural significance of dance. At our school, Class Nursery students enthusiastically celebrated this day by dancing joyfully with balloons as their partners. This lively event not only showcased their passion for dance but also highlighted the art form's ability to express emotions and bring joy to people of all ages and backgrounds.
An Autism Awareness Workshop for teachers was organised, focusing on supporting students with ASD - (25 April 2024)
Our school commemorated Autism Awareness Day in April 2024 with a series of activities aimed at fostering understanding and inclusivity. Primary Wing students watched an informative video explaining Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while Classes VI to VIII created thought-provoking posters promoting acceptance and inclusivity. Classes IX and X engaged in the 'Sensory Texture Wall' activity, encouraging imagination and creativity, and classes XI and XII participated in 'Puzzle Piece Art' to develop empathetic understanding of ASD.
Students from Nursery to KG and Classes I to II celebrated World Laughter Day - (April 2024)
World Laughter Day was celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm across different classes. The day began with the students of Classes Nursery and KG laughing their way to merriment during a special session focused on 'Laughter Yoga'. Engaging in various fun-filled activities like bursting balloons, flapping their tiny feet on mats, and making funny faces, the students spread smiles and laughter around, creating beautiful memories.
Not to be outdone, students of Classes I and II joined the celebration with equal fervor. They shared amusing stories and jokes, using creative props to add to the laughter-filled atmosphere. The day served as a reminder of the power of laughter in uplifting spirits, fostering connections, and alleviating stress. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and camaraderie, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.
Earth Day Celebrations - (April 2024)
Students from Nursery to KG participated in Earth Day activities like hand printing, balloon printing, and making Earth-themed headgear and bands. Class I focused on waste segregation, while Class II created flip books on eco-friendly initiatives. Class III made seed bombs, embodying Chief Seattle's message. Classes IV and V organized rallies and created posters advocating for environmental conservation. Classes VI to VIII launched sustainability campaigns and embraced eco-friendly practices, promoting SDG goals. Classes IX to XII prepared documentaries, engaged in debates, and led digital advocacy, reaffirming their commitment to protect the planet. Overall, it was a meaningful and enjoyable experience for students and teachers alike, fostering a sense of responsibility towards environmental stewardship.
Holi was celebrated for Primary wing by engaging them in a variety of engaging activities - (March 2024)
Students of the Primary Wing gleefully engaged in exuberant festivities like Spray Painting, Colourful Hands, Relay Race and Colours in Science, thus immersing themselves in an atmosphere of joy, celebration and togetherness.
National Science Day - (February 2024)
National Science Day is a celebration of scientific curiosity and discovery. To commemorate this occasion, students of Class I explored the diverse habitats of animals and plants. They depicted specific animals and plants found on land and in water with the help of headgears and enlightened everyone with a fun-filled trivia.
Students of Class II embarked on an exhilarating journey of turning waste into wonder through a series of engaging and educational activities centered around recycling. They beautifully crafted electronic paper robots, robotic hands, moving paper caterpillars, Pokémon butterfly, ball launcher, magnetic spin and bottle spinner, and delved into a hands-on adventure filled with innovation and exploration.
Students of Classes III & IV celebrated National Science Day with a lot of zeal and vigour as they performed some interesting experiments to understand various scientific phenomena. From creating Homemade Lava Lamps to playing with static electricity, the experience enthralled the students of Class III and prompted practical exploration. Their one-minute scientific-themed activities showcased their ingenuity, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject of science, commemorating National Science Day! Students of Class IV dressed up as famous scientists and confidently articulated their life's journey, along with their achievements.
Basant Panchami Celebrations - (February 2024)
The festival of Spring was celebrated with full vivacity and joy by the students of class Nursery. Our respected Manager Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia and the Vice Principal Ms. Anie Benny graced the occasion with their presence and paid a floral tribute to Goddess Saraswati. The celebration commenced with the rendition of Saraswati Vandana and graceful dance performances praising Goddess Saraswati.
The celebration concluded with the message of our Principal who applauded the students and appreciated the parents for their kind cooperation.
75th Republic Day Celeberations - (25 January 2024)
India's 75th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri on 25 January 2024. The programme began with a salutation to our Motherland, wherein the girls presented a graceful Kathak dance performance. From agrarian development to the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3, and Mangalyan by ISRO, India's progress has never taken a back seat. The rendition of nationalistic songs by the school band charged up the air and turned the audience into flag-waving patriots!
The harvest festival ‘Lohri’ was celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal - (January 2024)
Christmas Celebrations - (December 2023)
Embracing the joyous spirit of the festival, students of Classes Nursery to III celebrated it by spreading the message of love and joy. The students attended a fun filled Christmas celebrations and wore a festive look. Their excitement knew no bounds as they watched the puppet show, participated in various indoor games and were awarded beautiful gifts.
They walked the ramp, witnessed an exciting magic show, danced to their heart's content and sang numerous Christmas carols. Students of IV, V and VI engaged themselves in some fun-filled activities. From participating in engrossing games to showcasing their talent, students jubilantly danced, sang and enjoyed. Their rendezvous with Santa Claus was surely the highlight of the day. Students buzzed with excitement as they eagerly lined up to get 'Christmas Tattoos' drawn on their faces. They played games like 'Christmas Rush' and 'Dance to Freeze' and thoroughly enjoyed frolicking around the school courtyard. The mesmerizing 'Puppet Show' transported them to the magical realm of storytelling.
National Mathematics Day - (22 December 2023)
On December 22, every year, National Mathematics Day is celebrated to celebrate the birth anniversary of the renowned Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. The day aims to promote the importance of mathematics in various fields and commemorate the contributions of Srinivasa Ramanujan to the field of mathematics. Students of Class l celebrated this day by showcasing some interesting math tricks and demonstrating the use of different models to solve basic operations in mathematics. The idea underlying this activity was to encourage logical and analytical thinking in students.
Gurupurab Celebrations - (4 December 2023)
Students of Class 3 and students from the senior wing came together to celebrate the joyous festival of Gurupurab on 4th December 2023. The programme began with the melodious chanting of 'Ek Onkar' and was followed by a beautiful Nagar Kirtan. Students dressed up as Panj Pyaras and showcased the beauty of various acts of service like road sweeping, water sprinkling and showering flowers. They meticulously performed Gatka, a form of Sikh Martial Arts, and mesmerized the audience with their swift movements. Students sang mellifluous 'Shabad' and created a spiritual and festive atmosphere. The performances were followed by an Ardaas to receive Guru Nanak Dev Ji's blessings for everyone's well-being.
Our Principal Ma'am applauded the students for presenting a spellbinding programme and enlightened them about the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji, including Naam Japo, Kirt Karo and Vand Chhako. She also laid emphasis on always cherishing the spirit of inclusivity. The Kadha Prashad was distributed amongst the students and staff members, and was thoroughly loved by all!
The Epics of Ramayana: Mujhme Ram - (1 December 2023)
When it comes to depicting ethics and heritage appreciation, our school always places a vibrant display of it. Recently, St. Marks Sr. Sec. Public School organised a cultural programme with a mesmerizing theme 'Mujhme Ram' which aimed to shift the lens with which we view the epic Ramayana. The event portrayed the journey of some prominent characters of Ramayana, and how, Shree Ram played his part in their story. The theme, centred around self-reflection and inner divinity, set the tone for a spiritually enriching evening. Students from the middle department participated enthusiastically, presenting a diverse array of performances that included dance, music and drama. The carefully choreographed dances and soulful renditions resonated with the theme, showcasing the participants' dedication and hard work.
Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, praised the efforts of the students and expressed her admiration towards their commitment to cultural celebrations. The celebration not only showcased the rich cultural heritage but also reinforced the spirit of unity and harmony amongst the students.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations - (19 September 2023)
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. The occasion was celebrated by the students of Class I with great enthusiasm as they presented a beautiful programme consisting of engaging enactments and power-packed dance performances. The event was graced by our Chairman Mr. T.P. Aggarwal who performed the aarti along with our Principal , Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Admission and Discipline Incharge, Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma, Pre-primary Coordinator, Ms. Ritu Khurana, teachers, students and their parents. The principal expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the students for putting up a spellbound programme.
Janmashtami Celebrations - (September 2023)
To celebrate the pious festival of Janmashtami, students of classes Nursery and KG put together anoutstanding dance drama. They presented various tableaus dressed up as little Krishnas, Radhas and Gopis. They depicted the story of the birth of Lord Krishna, conquering the vicious Kaaliya Nag, lifting the Govardhan Parvat, to save people from the wrath of lord Indra, the divine Love or 'Ras Leela'. The enactment and the dances brought forth the triumph of good over evil and gave a message to every individual to do good karma without expecting anything in return.
Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia addressed everyone and greeted them on this auspicious day.
Teacher's Day Celebrations - (5 September 2023)
St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. School, Janakpuri, observed Teachers' Day in a special way to appreciate and honour the incredible legacy, invaluable contribution and unwavering support of teachers who touch the lives of students in so many ways.
The school Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Vice Principal, Ms. Anie Benny and Admission and Discipline Incharge, Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma, inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp and paying tribute to one of the greatest scholars and an inspiring educationist, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. They also expressed their gratitude towards the teachers of the institution, acknowledging their selfless love and efforts towards the betterment of the students. To commemorate this special occasion, a few gripping musical and dance performances were organised by the teachers from varied departments in order to make the day memorable for all our educational pioneers.
Halloween Celebrations - (31 October 2023)
The festival of Halloween is funny, spooky, cheerful and nostalgic, all at once.
To celebrate this eerie festival, students of Class l engaged in various activities like making Paper Bats, Witches, Face Masks, Pumpkin Hand Puppets and Halloween Hats, and used them to decorate their classrooms. They enjoyed listening to spooky stories and singing songs to welcome this jolly festival!
Students of Class KG embraced the spooky spirit of Halloween and learnt about the origin and cultural significance of the festival. A spooktacular day unfolded at the Halloween celebration and ramp show, where students donned their ghoulish best, proving that creativity is the soul of Halloween. The event was a thrilling mix of eerie costumes, from witches to zombies and cute little pumpkins. It was a fantastic blend of fun and fright, reminding us that Halloween is not just about tricks and treats but also a showcase of creativity and individuality.
Keeping in line with this spooky Halloween tradition, students of class Nursery came dressed up as mystical creatures, witches, ghosts, skeletons, vampires, and other favourite evil and frightening characters. They enjoyed trick-or treating, dancing, Halloween games and walking the ramp.
Their excitement was palpable as they moved in huge groups and terrorized the campus!
Durga Puja Celebrations - (October 2023)
To pay homage to one of the most vibrant and significant festivals of India, Durga Puja, a festival that honours Goddess Durga, students of Class 2 presented a spellbound programme consisting of soulful and graceful dance performances. Students confidently recited 'Durga Stuti' and presented the nine forms of Goddess Durga in an engaging enactment. They also showcased different folk dances like Chhau, Jhumur and Baul, and let the festive spirit kick in.
The event was graced by the presence of our Chairman, Mr. T.P. Aggarwal and Manager, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, along with our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Vice Principal, Ms. Anie Benny, Admission and Discipline Incharge, Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma, Primary Coordinator, Ms. Archana Puri, staff members and students. The dignitaries congratulated the students for their efforts and for putting up a great show.
Raksha Bandhan Celebrations - (30 August 2023)
Raksha Bandhan - A beautiful bond of love, trust, and responsibility forever, is a special occasion to celebrate the eternal and auspicious bond between brother and sister. The students of Classes Nursery and KG celebrated Raksha Bandhan with great zeal and fervour. Students enthusiastically participated in Rakhi Making Activity and tied them on the wrists of their classmates. The vibrant, colourful rakhis and the innocent smiles of the students brightened the ambience of the classrooms.
Heritage Week Celebration - (18 August 2023)
To honour our rich and varied cultural heritage, students of Pre-Primary wing celebrated ‘Heritage Week’. As part of the celebrations students experienced the varied flavours of our country’s rich cultural legacy through various activities. They came dressed as freedom fighters, made our National Flag, colouring and learning more about our National Symbols, Spotting Mother India on the globe and so on. The Heritage Week fostered a sense of patriotism and importance of unity, freedom and respect for our beloved nation.
Independence Day Celebration - (14 August 2023)
Independence Day was celebrated with great vigour and patriotic fervor, by the students of Class V, who commemorated the occasion with splendor and elegance as they sang melodious songs, danced to the tunes of patriotic music and presented a 'Live Museum' depicting the struggles of some unsung heroes of the freedom struggle. The young actors beautifully portrayed the characters and mesmerized the audience with their performances.
The momentous occasion was graced by our Manager, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Vice Principal, Ms. Anie Benny, Discipline and Admission Incharge, Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma, School Coordinators, staff members and students. The principal saluted the patriotic spirit of the participants and appreciated their hard work. She also encouraged everyone to be responsible citizens of the nation and work towards its upliftment.
Blue Colour Day - (August 2023)
Students of class Nursery celebrated ‘Blue Colour Day’ with great zeal and enthusiasm by dressing in blue dresses. They were made to recognise blue colour through different games and play-way activities. Students prepared a beautiful fish aquarium through cotton dabbing. They actively participated in making ‘Water Droplets’ head gears and engaged themselves in making a giant ‘Blue Whale Photo frame.’
It was a pleasant and a cool Blue Colour Day for our students.
Friendship Day Celebration - (4 August 2023)
Friendship Day is an opportunity to let our friends know that we value their presence in our life.
Students of Class Nursery enjoyed watching thestory ‘A friend in need is a friend in deed.’ They were excited to prepare and decorate a colourful photo frame and were elated to get their pictures clicked with their friends.
Students of Class KG engaged in making exquisite friendship bands and gave it to their friends to thank them for being in their life.
International Tiger Day - (29 July 2023)
A tiger an enigmatic species that plays a pivotal role in the diversity of our ecosystem. Every year, July 29 is celebrated as International Tiger Day to appreciate these magnificent beasts. To commemorate this occasion, students of Classes 1 to 3 celebrated the day by engaging in various fun activities.
The students followed the tagline 'Save the Roar of the Jungle', and Class I hosted a 'Jungle party', wherein they donned costumes, headgears, face masks and puppets, and enjoyed with one another. Students of Class 2 made vibrant book covers by pasting and drawing colourful pictures of the majestic wild cat. They also wrote slogans on the covers and watched a short film about saving the tigers. Students of Class 3 enjoyed watching the movie 'Jungle Book' and later played a quiz on tiger conservation. It was an enriching experience.
World Nature Conservation Day - (27 July 2023)
Conservation of nature is important to protect wildlife and promote biodiversity.
The students of Class IV celebrated World Nature Conservation Day on 27th July 2023 with an 'Awareness Rally' that was organised within the school premises. Its aim was to propagate awareness amongst the students about the importance of nurturing our Nature for a promising and better future. Children donned various animal costumes, held banners and posters, and shouted slogans about saving our biodiversity. They spoke about protecting the flora, fauna, water, air, energy and soil. They also shared valuable information about various endangered species, benefits of growing various indoor plants and ways to save energy, water and air.
Pet Day Celebrations - (August 2023)
The relationship between a person and his pet cannot be described in words and is inexpressible but holds great value.
To celebrate the furry bundles of joy, Pet Day was celebrated by the students of Class Nursery. Parents, who are pet owners, were invited to school along with their pets. The students were excited and thrilled to touch the animals and observe their movement and behaviour. Pet animals such as turtle, fish, parrot and few breeds of dogs like a pug, Shihtzu visited our school. It was a wonderful and knowledgeable experience for our students as they learnt about various pet animals and how their mere presence can fill our life with love and selflessness.
Animal Week Celebration for Class Nursery - (27 July 2023)
To educate our students about the contribution and importance of animals on our planet, an ‘Animal Week’ was celebrated by the students of class Nursery, wherein they actively participated in various fun filled activities.
Day wise activities are as follows:
Day 1: Students prepared aquariums using transparent bottles and cut outs of fish.
Day 2: To enhance their knowledge about terrestrial animals they made beautiful 'Giraffe head gears.' and went on a tour to 'Kingdom Animalia' in school after wearing their head gears.
Day 3: Students engaged in segregating the pictures of wild and aquatic animals.
Day 4: A game called 'Guess the Animal' was played, wherein the students identified the animal after hearing its sound.
Day 5: Students excitedly prepared 'Tiger Face' using origami sheets.
It was a few n filled and a knowledgeable week for the students.
‘Red Colour Day‘ - (13 July 2023)
Children remember better when they are taught with colours than verbal cues. Red is perhaps the most dominant, captivating and bold colour of all the colours with its magnetic energy and undeniable liveliness. The students of Class Nursery celebrated ‘Red Colour Day’ with great zeal. They dressed up in vibrant red dresses and sang songs like 'My Red Balloon', celebrating this amazing shade. They also participated in activities like Spot the Red Objects, Throw the Ring on a Red Bottle and Balance the Balloon etc.
It was a fun learning experience for the kids as the activities reinforced their cognitive skills.
Chocolate Day was celebrated by students of Classes Nursery and KG - (7 July 2023)
Chocolate Day was cherished and celebrated by students of Classes Nursery and KG in the most delicious way possible as students joined hands to make yummy chocolate treats. Students of class Nursery indulged in a delightful activity of preparing ‘Chocolate Pops’ using Oreo biscuits and chocolate syrup.
Students of Class KG participated in 'Luscious Cake' making activity wherein they prepared scrumptious cakes with bread, chocolate syrup and decorated them with sprinkles and gems.
The energy and excitement in the classrooms was palpable as students zealously participated in discussions about the numerous benefits of eating chocolates and there upon made delicious treats for themselves!
'World Plastic Bag Day' - (July 2023)
In order to promote the awareness of the damaging effects of plastic bags and look for other environmental friendly alternatives, Students of Class l celebrated the 'World Plastic Bag Day’ in a creative manner as they used old newspapers and papers, to turn them into multipurpose adorable bags. They used crayons, glitter tubes, beads and sequins to further decorate the bags. Students learnt about the importance of choosing paper bags over plastic ones and pledged to reduce the use of plastic in their lives and switch to sustainable alternatives.
‘Monsoon Week’ Celebration for Nursery - (5 July 2023)
‘Monsoon Week’ was celebrated by the students of Class Nursery, torealise the magic of Rainy Season. Students arrived fully prepared, in their raincoats and umbrellas and splashed around, enjoying the rainy day activities like ‘Fun with Water,’where they used sponges to transfer water from one bucket to another and made origami water droplets. It was an exciting week of novel learning experiences.
International Yoga Day - (21 June 2023)
International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21st, is a remarkable occasion that unites people from diverse backgrounds in a shared pursuit of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This globally recognized day pays homage to the ancient Indian practice of yoga. For the year 2023, the 9th year of International Yoga Day, the theme "Yoga for Vasudaiva Kutumbakam" has been selected, highlighting the message of One Earth, One Family, and One Future. This day was celebrated in our school, wherein the students guided the staff members while performing some asanas with the motive of spreading awareness about the Vedic practice, yoga and meditation.
Father's Day Celebrations - (18 June 2023)
A Father is a superhero who works tirelessly to fulfil the requirements of his family, is always ready to take on everyday troubles for his children. Thus, to honour his contribution in their lives, students of Class Nursery expressed their selfless love towards their father by preparing a refreshing and yummy Oreo Shake for them. They dedicated songs and poems to their fathers to express their gratitude.
Students of Class KG celebrated Father’s Day by spending quality time with them and by doing engrossing activities like playing their favourite game, doing yoga and preparing handmade cards for them.
Classes l and ll engaged in numerous fun activities with their father like, cooking dishes, story telling sessions using puppets, dancing to musical tunes and reading time together. They made beautiful cards and recited heart-warming poems to showcase their love and affection towards their dads.
World Environment Day - (5 June 2023)
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th of June with an aim to raise awareness about taking positive environmental actions to protect planet Earth. This year, the theme is "Ban Plastic Pollution”, which aims to raise awareness and foster behavioral changes towards a cleaner, healthier planet. The young environmentalists of our school carried out various activities to raise awareness and crusade to save the planet earth from both junior and senior classes. The students of Class Nursery reused old clothes and made colourful table mats by doing leaf and vegetable printing on them. The purpose of this activity was to inspire students to make the earth a better place to live. Class KG showed us that by planting a sapling, together we can act for nature. They were encouraged to sow the seeds of their favourite vegetable and water it daily.
Students of Class IV came together to spread awareness about the importance of keeping our environment clean by turning food scraps and yard trim into compost. Students made compost at home to transform the waste streams into a beneficial, value-added soil amendment and used it to create eco-friendly communities. Class V zealously celebrated World Environment Day by engaging in activities to encourage sustainable methods of living. Students conducted a Cleanliness Drive in their neighborhood and elaborated upon the importance and methods of handling waste responsibly.
Chinmay Chhikara and Jasleen Kaur of VIII-C have explained how plastic pollution and its detrimental impacts on the environment cannot be ignored and discussed the ways to reduce the production and consumption of single-use plastic in our day to day lives. Khwahish Makkar & Charvi Kalra, Class IX students, created a video highlighting the urgency of addressing plastic pollution. The video acts as a powerful call to action, emphasizing the urgency of banning plastic pollution. The students participated with utmost zeal and enthusiasm highlighting the motto ‘Each One, Plant One.’
The International Day of Families - (15 May 2023)
The International Day of Families is observed on May 15 every year. The students of Pre-Primary wing celebrated ‘International Day of Families’ in school to show their love and gratitude towards their family members.
Students of Class Nursery engaged in making colourful finger puppets of their family members using origami and enjoyed singing ‘The Finger Family’ song. Students of Class KG prepared a family tree by imprinting their hands on sheets of paper. The students thanked their families for their unconditional support and affection.
Mother's Day Celebrations - (14 May 2023)
‘Mother’s Day’ is a day specially dedicated to cherish motherhood. This day was celebrated with great elation by the students of Class Nursery. Mothers of all the students were invited to participate in games like 'Show Your Talent' and 'Style Me Up’ to be a part of the colourful celebration. Students of Class l celebrated Mother’s Day in high spirits, by welcoming their mothers to school with adorable badges with sweet messages written on them. Class l-D presented a special assembly highlighting the fact that a mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take. They showcased different situations in life when a child looks for his or her mother’s presence.
Students also spoke about the qualities that make their mothers special and sang a melodious song 'My Beautiful Mommy' to express their love and gratitude towards their mothers.
International Labour Day Celebrations - (1 May 2023)
International Workers Day also known as Labour Day, is celebrated on May 1 every year to honour the men and women who help us tirelessly with full dedication. To thank the hardworking workers of our school, students of Pre Primary Wing presented them with colourful bouquets of tulip flowers and ‘Sashes of Acknowledgment’ using their thumb impressions. The Students of Classes Nursery and KG learnt to honour and respect all jobs and the helpers who make our life easier.Students of the Primary Wing felicitated the support staff of our school by presenting them with 'Gratitude Cards' and 'Badges of Appreciation'. Students of Class V recited beautiful poems to honour their hardwork.
The Principal Mrs. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia congratulated everyone on the occasion of International Labour Day and conveyed her gratitude to all the support staff of the school for their tireless and diligent efforts.
Children's Sports Festival - (25 to 27 April 2023)
A Children's Sports Festival was organised at St. Mark's Senior Secondary Public School, Janakpuri from 25th to 27th April 2023 as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration. The festival aimed to promote physical activities and sportsmanship among children, and encourage them to participate in various sports and games. Both indoor and outdoor events were organized, like carrom, chess, dodge ball, basketball, kabbadi and kho-kho for Classes Nursery to XII.
The children showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The school Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, encouraged the students and boosted their confidence.
Overall, the Sports Festival was a great success, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among children.
Earth Day Celebrations - (22 April 2023)
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day reminds us that the environment we live in, while bold and strong, also requires a lot of protection. The theme for Earth Day 2023 is ‘Invest In Our Planet’. This theme emphasizes the need to prioritize investing in the planet for a sustainable future. Students of Classes Nursery and KG celebrated Earth Day with utmost fervour and enthusiasm. Class Nursery made adorable ‘Planet Earth’ cut-outs using poster colours and paper plates. Students of KG engaged in making ‘Mother Earth’ headgear by colouring the cut-outs of Earth.
On this occasion students of the Primary Classes enthusiastically participated in numerous activities and celebrated the various gifts bestowed upon us by Mother Earth. They took a pledge to preserve the planet, sang songs about cherishing Mother Earth and engaged in activities like Scavenger Hunt, planting seeds and designing logos. Students of Class IV celebrated Earth Day in a special way by spreading the message of saving plants. They shared the importance that plants and trees hold in our lives and spoke at length about the various benefits they provide us.
Various activities were also conducted for the middle school (VI-VII). They took a sincere pledge to keep the Earth healthy and green. They were shown a documentary on ‘Global warming’, followed by the group discussion about its causes, effects and solutions. Students also prepared presentations on endangered animals and discussed various ways to protect them.
An Environmental Quiz was organised for Class IX on the topic Plastic Waste Management to make students aware of plastic waste management system.
For Class X, ECO WARRIORS activity was organised in which students came up with an idea of creating a political party. They prepared presentations on electoral campaigns and new political parties.
Students of Class XI participated in Ad Mad, wherein they came up with brilliant ideas on energy conservation. The students came up with different innovative sustainable energy equipments and ideas like : E-bikes to reduce the green house effect and global warming, use of Tidal energy and electric tyres running through friction heat.
The students presented their content through advertisements using digital posters, videos and power point presentations.
For Class XII, SHARK TANK activity was organised in which students worked in pairs on different start up ideas revolving around ‘Invest in our Planet for Green Future’. Students presented their ideas like : The marketing synergy, Edible cutlery, Go vegan and many more.
Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, guided and urged students to focus on protecting the environment through various ways.
World Heritage Day - (18 April 2023)
Every year, 18 April is celebrated as World Heritage Day, to raise awareness about preserving the history, diversity and vulnerability of world heritage sites and monuments.
On this special day as a foreteller of the past, various activities were organised for Classes VI-VIII in the school premises to enlighten them about the value and significance of our rich cultural diversity and the importance of protecting and preserving the same. Students of Class VI gave ‘Heritage tour’ of various heritage sites using scrap files. Students of Class VII participated in ‘Trace back Lineage’ activity, wherein they traced the history of various monuments, kingdoms, languages etc. A quiz on ‘World Heritage’ was organized for the students of Class VIII. Students also enjoyed an informative documentary on ‘15 most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites’.
Baisakhi Celebrations - (13 April 2023)
Festivals bring joy and happiness in our lives. Keeping with the tradition of zealously celebrating all the festivals, the students of Pre-Primary Classes and the Primary Classes celebrated ‘The Festival of Harvest - Baisakhi', to mark new beginnings, with great fervour and enthusiasm.
Students of Classes Nursery and KG tapped their feet on the tunes of Bhangra and actively engaged in ‘Dholak Craft’, decorating Dholaks using beads and sequins. They also enjoyed making colourful kites with origami sheets.
Students of Classes l, ll and lll celebrated this joyous festival by engaging in adorable 3-D Baisakhi puppets and beautiful kites using 'Tearing and Pasting' method.
Embracing the spirit of this auspicious festival, students of Classes IV and V engaged in the activity 'Wheat Paper Craft' and made vibrant wheat crops using sheets of paper, crayons and other decorative items. Students also learnt about the various symbols related to Baisakhi, such as wheat, dhol, sweets, dances and made attractive collages using them.
The celebration of Baisakhi is undoubtedly a visual feast. The strikingly exuberant colours, decorations and signs come together to create a meaningful sea of celebration infused with tradition, culture and community.
World Health Day - (7 April 2023)
Students of Class Nursery and K.G. celebrated ‘World Health Day’ on April 7 which is celebrated as World Health Day every year, a day commemorated to educate us about taking care of our health to live a quality life. The young ones engaged themselves in a fun activity, segregating the cut outs of Healthy Food and Junk Food and discussed about the healthy food items that they love to eat. The activity stimulated the curiosity of our little ones as they learnt the significance of health and hygiene. Children also relished eating healthy fruit and vegetable salads with their classmates.
Easter Celebrations - (6 April 2023)
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time to rejoice and be thankful for the gift of life.
On the holy occasion of Easter, the students of Class Nursery enjoyed making colourful ‘Easter Bunnies’ by tracing their hands. The little ones gleefully participated in ‘Bud Painting’ Activity, where they painted the Easter Egg, using vibrant poster colour. Class K.G. engaged in an interesting storytelling session. They also participated in making ‘Bunny Headbands’. Students were excited to wear the headbands and hop around like bunnies!
To celebrate this joyous festival, students of Classes l, ll and lll engaged in some interesting activities. Class l made an Easter Bunny while Class ll students made adorable bunny headbands and danced to the tunes of melodious Easter songs. Students of Class lll made attractive Easter baskets using readily available materials.
The auspicious festival of Basant Panchami that marks the arrival of the spring season was celebrated - (26 January 2023)
The auspicious festival of Basant Panchami marks the arrival of the spring season. To celebrate this pious occasion, people wear yellow attires to embrace the vibrancy of life and vividness of nature. The festival was joyfully celebrated in our school, as students presented a graceful dance performance praising Goddess Saraswati and expounded the significance of this festival. Our Principal Ma'am performed the aarti and sought the blessings of the celestial goddess.
The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with great zeal and patriotic fervour - (26 January 2023)
The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with great zeal and patriotic fervour by the students of Classes VI to VII. The celebrations became special because of the presence of our respected Chairman, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, Manager Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia and Admission and Discipline Incharge, Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma. The programme began with the unfurling of the tricolour. The colourful program was based on Yoga-the physical, mental and spiritual ascetic discipline. The students revived the old yogic practices. The Sanskrit dance performance connected everyone with our long-lost values and culture followed by the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Act’, which was about melding the modern-day requirements by making Indian citizens self-reliant. ‘Jago Re’ evoked vigour and enthusiasm in the youth. The finale act beautifully showcased how despite being weathered by many storms, India still stands united.
The programme culminated with words of encouragement by our Director Ma’am, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, who inspired us to build a better future for everyone and fostering an equitable and prosperous society. Our Manager, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, appreciated the laudable efforts of students and their mentors. Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, highlighted the significance of the day and made children aware that the future of our country lies in their hands.
Parakram Diwas Celebrations - (23 January 2023)
On the occasion of Subhash Chandra Bose 126th Birth Anniversary, also known as Parakram Diwas, students of our school celebrated this day to commemorate his memories. Students of Class VI composed a variety of poems, students of Class VII made beautiful posters and students of Class VIII wrote essays, as a tribute to the renowned freedom fighter, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Farewell to the batch of Class XII of 2022-23 - (21 January 2023)
It was a memorable evening when with a smile on our faces and hearts infused with memories, St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri bade Farewell to it's Class XII students of batch 2022-23, who will soon be embarking upon a new journey. It was an evening filled with mixed emotions for everyone to witness the official sending off at the valedictory event.
Our School Manager, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, wished good luck to the batch of outgoing students in his farewell message. Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, shared her thoughts on how the school has witnessed their individual growth and congratulated each student of the batch for all that they have achieved and accomplished so far and wished them good luck for their future endeavours.
The Head Boy Nishchay Juneja and Head Girl Akshita Kumar reciprocated their heartfelt gratitude towards their Alma Mater.
They also expressed their mixed emotions upon leaving this great institution that has been a source of great opportunities and has been instrumental in shaping their personalities.
To further enliven and enhance the celebratory spirit of the event, there were many exhilarating performances by the students of Class XI and the outgoing batch, ranging from a band performance to dancing on popular songs. The performances were followed up with an engrossing game, that added life to the evening.
The 48th Foundation Day Celebrations - (January 2023)
The 48th Foundation Day of our school was celebrated with great pomp and show with a special program presented by Class III. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the school flag and lighting of the lamp by our esteemed Chairman Sir, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Director Ma'am, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, Manager Sir, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal and Principal Ma'am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia.
Students dressed up in vibrant costumes and grooved on the stage, captivating the audience with their graceful movements.
They sang melodious songs and held everyone in awe of their performances. The Chairman and the Director congratulated everyone on the special occasion and encouraged the students to excel at whatever they do, by putting in their earnest and sincere efforts. Our Principal, appreciated the students and the teachers for presenting an exhilarating programme.
The programme culminated with a promise to strive and strengthen the school's proud legacy, by gracing its cap with more feathers.
Veer Bal Diwas Celebrations - (27 December 2022)
To instill the feeling of courage and strength in the lives of our young learners, an interesting activity was organized for the students of Classes I to V as they joyously celebrated Veer Bal Diwas to pay homage to the sacrifices of the brave Sahibzadas. Students made adorable cards, wall hanging’s, calendar’s and wrote heart touching essays to honour the memories of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji.
They were extremely enthusiastic during the activity and were able to understand the significance that this day holds.
Christmas Celebrations - (December 2022)
Students of Class 4 joyously welcomed the Christmas spirit with great pomp and fervour. Kick-starting the celebrations with a captivating Christmas programme, they donned vibrant dresses and beautifully showcased the birth of Christ through the 'Nativity Play'. Students shook their legs to popular Christmas songs and sang melodious carols to celebrate the birth of Lord Almighty. Their enchanting performances and soulful singing compelled the audience to join in and sing along with them.
Our Principal Ma'am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, congratulated the team of teachers and students for putting forth a marvelous programme and extended her heartfelt wishes to everyone!
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Utsav was celebrated with great pride and honor by the students of Class 8 - (8 November 2022)
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Utsav celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak.
Guru Nanak Dev is known for his connection to God through prayer and his teachings were compiled into the sacred book known as Guru Granth Sahib. Gurpurab is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the Ten Sikh Gurus. These Gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs.
The festival was celebrated with great pride and honor through a Nagar and Shabad Kirtan presented by the students of Class VIII. The event began with a powerful rendition addressed to Guru Nanak as the mentor guiding all of us through the tough challenges of our lives. Students were enlightened with the purpose of the celebration; relevance as well as significance of the occasion. This was followed by a procession of devotees known as Nagar Kirtan, led by Panj Pyare or Five Beloved Gods. The whole gathering was mesmerised by the soulful chanting of Mystical Poetry, which gave an empowering message about the oneness of God. The celebration concluded with the Ardaas, a prayer to the Almighty, for the well-being of all. In the closing address, our Chairman Sir, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Manager Sir, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal and Principal Ma’am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, sought God’s generosity, praying him to keep his hand on our heads for protection, and wished everyone a very Happy Gurpurab.
National Unity Day celebrated - (25 to 31 October 2022)
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, every year on 31st October. It not only commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but also reaffirms the inherent strength and resilience of our people to withstand threats to the security, unity and integrity of the country. It was decided by GOI that a week-long campaign will be organized at pan India level from 25th to 31st October, 2022 to celebrate the day.
To celebrate the National Unity Day, the following activities were organized in our school:
'Unity Pledge', which was conducted during the morning assembly. Our Principal Ma'am addressed the students about the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in national integration.
Poster Making / Essay Writing for the students of Classes III to IX.
'Unity Run', for the students of Classes IX to XI.
Enactment of the epic Ramayana by the students of Classes 6 to 8 - (21 October 2022)
The festival of Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshamana to Ayodhya after having spent 14 years in exile. This Diwali, the students of Classes VI to VIII, paid a tribute to Shree Ram by enacting out the epic of Ramayana.
The auspicious occasion was graced by our Chairman Sir, Mr. T.P. Aggarwal, Director Ma’am, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal and Manager Sir, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal. Our Principal Ma'am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, appreciated the students and teachers for displaying a wonderful and energetic programme.
Students celebrated the festival with great zeal and enthusiasm. They enthralled the audience with a compelling enactment of the epic Ramayana. Diwali festivities commenced with the blessings of the Vighna Harta - Lord Ganesha through the auspicious Ganesh Vandana followed by the skillful portrayal of how Lord Rama accomplished the challenges to become a true Kshatriya. The next act included Goddess Sita’s Swayamvara, wherein Lord Rama won everyone’s hearts as well as the hand of his beloved Sita in marriage, by splitting the Shiva Dhanush in two. In succession, the students presented how Lord Rama chose to be in exile for 14 years along with Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana, in order to maintain his father, King Dasharatha’s integrity. Last but not the least, the powerful finale performance sent across the message of victory of good over the evil, by showcasing how Lord Rama, with the help of Lord Hanuman and his Vaanar Sena, defeated Ravana and restored peace and harmony in the world.
The perfect melange of brilliant enactments and stupendous dance performances created a vigorous and effervescent ambience, leaving everyone in the audience amazed. The propitious event was concluded by the Diwali Arti.
Diwali celebrations by the students of Class KG - (20 October 2022)
Our little wonders of Class KG celebrated the festival with great zeal and zest. They mesmerized the audience with a powerful enactment of the epic Ramayana and grooved to the rhythm of devotional songs like 'Avadh Mein Ram Aaye Hain', 'Ram Siya Shubh Vivah' and 'Maharudra Mahabali Hanuman'. Students also presented a dance performance on the song 'Happy Diwali' and kick-started the Diwali festivities. Their skilful portrayal of characters and spell-binding dance performances created an atmosphere of joy and blissfulness.
The occasion was graced by our Chairman Sir, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal and Manager Sir, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal. Our Principal Ma'am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, congratulated the students and teachers for putting forth a marvellous programme, and appreciated the parents for all their efforts and hard work.
Navratri : Celebrating the Goddess - (30 September 2022)
Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is enthusiastically celebrated in all parts of the country. Every year, on each day of Navratri, an incarnation of Goddess Durga is worshipped to celebrate the day of her victory over Mahishasura, and the ultimate victory of 'Good over Evil'.
To mark this auspicious occasion, students of Class 2 donned vibrant costumes, showcased powerful enactments depicting scenes from the ancient Epic of Ramayana and the fierce battle between Goddess Durga and Demon Mahishasur. Students also grooved to the tunes of Dandiya and Bengali songs, and left everyone in awe of their performances.
The occasion was graced by our Chairman Sir, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal and Director Ma'am, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal. Our Director Ma'am addressed the gathering and emphasized how festivals are an expressive way to celebrate our glorious heritage, culture and traditions. They are meant to rejoice special moments and emotions in our lives, with our loved ones.
Durga Puja evokes the message of world humanity, world peace, justice and human values. Goddess Durga teaches people to be brave, and fight against evil forces, injustice and iniquity. May the great Goddess Durga provide you with the strength, wisdom, and courage to overcome all obstacles in life.
Happy Navratri!
Sanskrit Diwas - (23 August 2022)
Janmasthami Celebrations - (19 August 2022)
The pious festival of Janmasthami commemorates the miracles of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is also known as the Purna Avatar or the complete manifestation of the supreme cosmic energy. It is one of the most auspicious festivals that is celebrated with a lot of happiness, fervour and faith.
To mark the occasion, Janmashtami was celebrated with great pomp and festivity by the tiny-tots of Class Nursery. The little munchkins danced to the beats of Janmashtami songs, and presented enactments depicting events from Lord Krishna's life, filling the air with joy and festive spirit. Students dressed up in bright-coloured costumes and presented various tableaus showcasing the story of The birth of Lord Krishna, Conquering the vicious Kaaliya Naag, Saving the villagers from the wrath of Indra and lifting the Govardhan Parvat, the dance of Divine Love or 'Ras Leela', the endearing bond between Krishna and Sudama and Lord Krishna reminding Arjun of his duties as a warrior during the war of Mahabharata. The festive aura magnified with the presence of our Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia and Discipline and Admissions Incharge Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma.
76th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour - (15 August 2022)
On the momentous occasion of India celebrating, it's 75 years as an independent nation, the occasion certainly called for a grand celebration. As all of us celebrate the anniversary of that day, we bow to all those men and women who made enormous sacrifices to make it possible for us to live in a free India. Students of Class V commemorated the day by elegantly showcasing the timeline of events that led us on the path to independence.
They presented a medley of heart-warming enactments and scintillating dance performances, and left the audience mesmerizied with their captivating portrayal of characters. The young actors filled their hearts with admiration and respect for our founding fathers and leaders of the independence movement. The momentous occasion was graced by our Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, Manager Mr. Rahul Aggarwal, Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia and other dignitaries. It is a cause of celebration not only for all of us but also for every advocate of democracy around the world.The scintillating performances were a tribute to 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
Students of Classes Nursery to V enthusiastically celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan - (11 August 2022)
The bonding between a brother and a sister is simply unique and is beyond description in words. The word ‘Raksha Bandhan’ has a significant meaning. 'Raksha' means protection and 'Bandhan' means bond. It is a celebration of the innocent bond of love and protection between a brother and sister. The festival also symbolizes love and harmony.
To cherish this everlasting bond of love and selflessness between a brother and sister, students of Classes Nursery and KG participated in 'Rakhi Making' activity and made adorable Rakhis for their siblings, by using silicon threads, ribbons, beads and other decorative items to embellish their creations. Students of Classes I and II celebrated this pious festival by engaging in the 'Special Bond' activity wherein students of Class I made creative and designer rakhis using decorative items while students of Class II made eco-friendly rakhis using pulses, dry fruits and pencil shavings. Students of Classes III to V notched up the celebrations by indulging in some exhilarating activities.
Students of Class III excitedly decorated 'thalis' to keep their rakhis while students of Class IV participated in a 'Fireless Cooking' activity, wherein they prepared delicious 'Chocolate Laddoos' for their siblings using biscuits and chocolate syrup, and finally garnished them with colourful sprinkles. The experience not only moved our young learners emotionally, but also made them more appreciative towards the little joys in life.
Bastille Day Celebrations - (19 July 2022)
Bastille Day, also known as La fête Nationale, is celebrated every year on July 14 in France. It is a day of leisurely family activities and celebrations, adorned with a lavish military parade displaying French power on the Champs-Elysées, followed by fireworks, concerts, special illuminations and popular dances organized all over the country. The crowd manifests patriotism and people sing the national anthem 'La Marseillaise'. This day symbolises liberty, equality, and fraternity : the revolutionary essence that France is eternally proud of.
To celebrate this momentous day, the students of Class VI enthusiastically participated in various activities including Sash making, Brooch making, making Mini French Newspapers and French flags. Through these activities, the students learned the significance of this day and understood what each of the three colours of the French Flag symbolises.
An entertaining and informative assembly was also put up by Class VI students, wherein they briefly explained the history and celebratory traditions on Bastille Day in France along with a cheerful song ‘Vive la France’.
World Paper Bag Day Celebrations by the students of Classes IV and V - (12 July 2022)
World Paper Bag Day is observed every year on July 12, to reaffirm the much-needed daily use of paper bags over plastic bags. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the ill effects of plastic and how detrimental they are to our environment.
Putting in their share in making our environment free of pollutants, Students of Classes IV and V celebrated the day by engaging in exciting craft activities. Students of Class IV participated in 'Fun with Newspapers' activity and made attractive paper bags using newspapers. Students of Class V came up with catchy slogans to encourage the use of paper bags and further embellished them using decorative items and crayons.
Students also engaged in a thoughtful discussion about how using paper bags over plastic bags can in turn result in a cleaner, healthier and safer environment.
Basant Panchami Celebration - (5 February 2022)
The festival of Basant Panchami, which marks the end of winter and the onset of spring, is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha. This day is considered to be the birthday of Goddess Saraswati, as she is said to have appeared on earth to eradicate the sadness of all living beings, through the gift of speech. That is why Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and wisdom, languages, music and arts is worshipped on this day. As part of the activities planned for the day, the significance of Basant Panchami was explained to the students of Primary Section. Its association with yellow colour, the blooming of mustard flowers and the arrival of spring were also elaborated.
Students of Class I celebrated Basant Panchami by making beautiful yellow kites and decorated them with their favourite colours. They also learnt and spoke about Basant Panchami and why we celebrate it.
Students of Class III made Basant Panchami Cards by writing Saraswati Vandana on it and also recited it in the classroom. Our little champions were very happy to receive blessings of Maa Saraswati.
On the occasion of Basant Panchami, our Chairman Mr. T.P. Aggarwal, Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia and Educational Supervisor Ms. Jyotsna Vishwakarma paid obeisance to Goddess Saraswati and invoked her blessings on this auspicious day.
Republic Day Celebrations - (29 January 2022)
Gantantra - An OdeTo India.
It's a proud moment for everyone as we celebrate our 73rd Republic Day today. This special day is celebrated for commemorating the enactment of the Constitution of India which came into effect on January 26, 1950, paving the way for India to become a secular democratic republic.
Setting the tone of patriotism through their various performances, students of Class XI enthralled us from the comfort of their homes in the virtual celebration ‘Gantantra - An Ode To India’ held on 25th January 2022.
Our Director Ma’am, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, emphasised upon the fact that the true essence of our country lies in its rich cultural diversity and we should always promote peace, equality, harmony and brotherhood. Our Principal Ma’am, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, congratulated all the students for delivering such a brilliant program and urged all the students to remember the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and continue treating everybody with dignity and respect.
World Transport Day - (9 November 2021)
A well-knit and coordinated system of transport plays an important role in the sustained growth of a country. To go beyond the text books, teach children the practical aspects and help them to understand better, we celebrated Transport Day in our school on 9th November 2021. Students of Primary Section participated in various fun filled activities which helped them recognize the various modes of transport and understand the transportation system of our country.
Twinkle Twinkle Traffic Light
Round the corner shining bright Red means Stop
Green means Go
Yellow means Very Slow...
Students of Class I celebrated World Transport Day by drawing traffic lights and by speaking few lines on the importance of traffic lights. They also learnt about Road Safety rules.
Studentsof Class II made paper boats and aeroplanes and spoke few lines on them. They learned a lot of new and interesting things about different modes of transportation.
Students of Class III made various vehicles using all kinds of geometrical shapes. They also shared their views on how transport has made life easy for everyone and how transport helps us in everyday life. Students were also motivated to use public transportation or carpool for the betterment of our environment.
Students of Class IV made models of their favourite vehicle and shared the reasons for it being their favourite. Students also discussed the advantages of using public transport and eco friendly vehicles.
The students of Class V made different means of transport using waste material. They also expressed their views on advancement in transportation system in recent times. It was an interesting and a fun filled activity which everyone enjoyed.
Diwali Celebrations - (4 November 2021)
The festival of lights is indeed a beautiful time to celebrate with your loved ones. The glittering lights, diyas and lanterns fill the sky. Also known as Deepawali, this festival is a very auspicious occasion that is celebrated with much fervour, cheer and joy.
Spreading hope and positivity all around, the students of Class III presented a beautiful show, starting with a mesmerising dance dedicated to goddess Lakshmi, followed by a short enactment from the Ramayana where the students participated enthusiastically and with full zeal. Young girls of class III then took over the stage, performing gracefully on 'Deepawali aayi re..', showcasing unity and diversity of our country.
The festivities concluded with the encouraging and motivational words by our Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal and Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Alhuwalia. The parents and students truly enjoyed the live programme after a long time!
Halloween Day Celebrations - (31 October 2021)
Halloween has always been a festival filled with mystery, magic and superstition. Celebrated every year on 31st October, it began as a Celtic festival during which people felt specially close to their deceased relatives and friends. Since then the meaning and ways of celebrating it have evolved drastically. Today the celebrations are not just limited to the Irish culture or Europe. They have spread to the entire globe. People celebrate Halloween by carving scary faces on potatoes, pumpkins or turnips, dressing up in various spooky and terrifying costumes like witches, goblins, scary animals and many other grotesque creatures to scare, enjoying horror movie marathons and going door to door collecting treats.
Our tiny tots of Class I were introduced to the festival with the help of a presentation. They performed spooky scary skeleton dance in the Class. It was super fun for them.
Students of Class II made Puffy Ghosts, using cotton and spoke about what is Halloween and why it is celebrated. Everyone enjoyed the activity.
To make our children aware about Halloween and to encourage them to read books, a fun filled activity was organised for the students of Class III. They made Vampire Corner bookmarks to celebrate the occasion and also spoke about various Halloween traditions. The students got an opportunity to display their talent and creativity through this activity. They also learnt about the culture and customs of the Western world.
Students of Class IV, in keeping with the festive spirit, made scary witch hats and spoke about various costumes that have spooked and thrilled through the ages. They enjoyed themselves wearing their scary hats and sharing information about different Halloween costumes.
Students of Class V celebrated Halloween by creating a 3D Art model. They also spoke about the history of the festival, wishing each other Happy Halloween!
Sarveshwari Maa Durga Online Celebration - (12 October 2021)
Durga Pooja, the annual celebration of Hindu Goddess Durga also known as Durgotsava, is one of India's grandest festivals traditionally held for ten days in the Ashvina month of the Hindu calendar. We celebrate this festival to honour the victory of good over evil or light over darkness.
Students of Class II presented an online celebration 'Sarveshwari - Maa Durga' on 12 th October.
World Mental Health Day - (8 October 2021)
World Mental Health Day, observed on 8th October, seeks to normalise the discussion about mental health illnesses. It is a global effort to combat universal enemies like depression. It is an endeavour to promote self-expression, reflective actions and seeking help. A strong mind helps to build a strong body. To mark the World Mental Health Day, some activities were organised to make them realise the importance of mental health.
Our young students of Class 1 were encouraged to express their feelings by making a daily mood tracker. They made different emojis for each day of the week and spoke about their feelings and emotions they felt during those days. Overall, a fun-filled learning activity.
Students of Class II made colourful flash cards depicting some positive affirmations. The activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the students.
Students of Class III used their creativity to make an Emotion Wheel depicting different emotions. They watched a short video on Stress Management, sharing tips on how we can all manage our emotions.
Keeping this in mind an activity was organised for students of Grade IV to celebrate “World Mental Health Day”, wherein the students were encouraged to make their own Gratitude Journal - a journal that would help the children build resilience and to develop important coping skills, as also a great opportunity to improve their writing skills.
In order to live up to the true spirit of the day, students of Class V shared their feelings through poems, anecdotes, quotes, songs and artwork. They also shared their perspective on the significance of expressing oneself. It was endearing and encouraging to see students speak about themselves with fondness.
World Animal Welfare Day - (4 October 2021)
Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty"- Albert Einstein.
World Animal Welfare Day was first observed in 1925 and it aims to elevate the status of the animals by improving their living standard. Every year, 4th October is celebrated as World Animal Welfare Day.
To spread the message of peace and love for animals, students of Class I were engaged in an activity wherein they made beautiful and colourful bird houses with a message of feeding the birds and animals daily. Students also spoke about how they took care of their pets and how much love they got in return.
Students of Class II happily drew pictures of various animals on our mother planet. The aim behind the celebration was to make the students aware that we should make the world a better place for animals to live in.
On the occasion of World Animal Welfare Day, an activity was organised for students of Class III, wherein they used their creativity to make banners on different pet animals. They watched a short video and also shared how we can take care of them. They understood the importance of creating a world where animals are recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.
To highlight the importance of World Animal Welfare Day, students of Class IV indulged themselves in Poster Making Activity on endangered animals. This activity helped them to learn and understand that the life of an animal is in no way less precious than our own. Through their posters and slogans they appealed to the people to stop poaching these precious lives.
Students of Class V composed poems, decorating them with paws of their favourite animal. Animals are an important part of our ecosystem, therefore, this day allows us to celebrate their existence.
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations - (2 October 2021)
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi.”
This year the nation celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - known for his emphasis on truth and non-violent protests. Various interesting activities were organised for the students of Primary Section to commemorate the occasion.
To celebrate the ideas of Bapu and to promote unity, a video showing the story of the life and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi was shown and explained to the students of Class I. To make them understand the significance of the charkha, a device that charged India's freedom movement, a charkha making activity was also conducted, wherein the students made a charkha using icecream sticks and matchsticks. The significance of the charkha was discussed to ensure that the students understood the importance of the same.
Students of Class II learnt and talked about - See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.They also made stick puppets of his three wise monkeys giving this message. Students enjoyed learning facts about Gandhiji and the values he always wanted to teach the youth of our country.
Class III students used their creativity and imagination to make Gandhiji using paper. They watched a short story on Gandhiji’s life and also shared a few anecdotes, learning important things about his role in the freedom struggle of India.
To create awareness about how Gandhiji stressed on the importance of Cleanliness, students of Class IV were engaged in a Craft Activity related to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. Students enthusiastically made beautiful craft work, showing how each individual can contribute towards making Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan a success. Students also discussed Gandhiji 's thoughts on cleanliness and promised to contribute in every possible way to keep our country and earth clean.
An historically important event and a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle was the Dandi March. Students of Class V participated in an activity wherein they discussed facts about Dandi March and later made posters depicting this historically significant incident. The aim of this activity was to make young students aware of Gandhiji's principles and his contributions to India's freedom.
Janamashtami Celebrations - (30 August 2021)
On the occasion of Krishna Janamashtami, students of Class I presented a beautiful virtual program 'MURLI MANOHAR'.
Our little ones participated enthusiastically in a number of dances depicting Krishna Stuti, Krishna Janam, Rasleela and Aarti.
They took part in different enactments, depicting incidents from Lord Krishna's life.. picking up the Govardhan Parbat, Maakhan Chor, Krishna-Kans fight and the 'Yada Yada hi dharmasya' shloka.
These little ones were a delight to watch!
National Sports Day - (29 August 2021)
To commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, National Sports Day is celebrated across the country on 29 August. Stressing the need to stay fit and healthy, this day is observed to spread awareness on the importance of sports and daily activities in every individual's life.
To celebrate this day, a Kahoot Quiz was organised on the topic Olympics for Classes VI to XII in which more than 1000 students participated. The aim of the quiz was to test and update the participants knowledge about 69 and more cumulative sports and athletic events across 18 sports disciplines. The questions were on Ancient Olympic Games, Winter Olympics, Modern Olympic Games and Indian records at Olympics.
The winners of the quiz are :
First - Nishchay Juneja (XI-A)
Second - Viraj Mittal (IX-B)
Third - Hardik Khanna (XI-B)
Women's Equality Day - (26 August 2021)
Women’s Equality Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many benefits of true equality and the role of women in our public life. Women in public service and government have long served this nation by working to clear barriers, enforce laws, implement new ideas, and change people’s attitudes. It is a day that calls us to action and to renew our commitment to the principles of equity and equal opportunity.
St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public school, Janakpuri conducted a talk show for the students of Classes IX-X, wherein our students spoke about the changing culture, perseverance, and proactively addressed issues and reminded us that we all have the opportunity and the responsibility to create a society that gives both men and women an equal voice.
Celebrating Raksha Bandhan - (22 August 2021)
India's festivals reflect the country's rich culture. These festivals bring with them a wave of excitement and happiness. One of the warmest and strongest bonds within families are the ones shared between siblings. The bond between a brother and sister is one that holds the test of time. Raksha bandhan is a celebration of that sacred bond between a brother and sister.
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, different activities were organised through virtual platform to make students understand the true essence of this sacred relation of a brother and a sister.
Students of Class 1 made 'Eco friendly rakhis' using material like whole spices, pulses, food grains, dry fruits, nuts, paper etc. Children had lots of fun fun making colourful rakhis.
Students of Class II wrote beautiful messages for their brothers and sisters. They were very excited to share the messages they had written for their siblings with their classmates.
Celebrating this beautiful bond and the love between brothers and sisters, our Class III students enthusiastically and joyfully participated in an activity that displayed their creative skills. They made beautiful picture collages of their best moments with their brother/sister/cousin and loved sharing interesting and funny anecdotes with their classmates.
To commemorate this festival, students of Class IV expressed their love for their siblings by reciting beautiful self - written poems, presenting them in the form of attractive cards and rakhis. They thoroughly enjoyed this activity that tickled their creative side.
World Photography Day - (19 August 2021)
“Taking pictures is savouring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.”
A photograph has the ability to capture feelings, experiences, ideas, moments in time and much more than it meets the human eye. In order to celebrate the World Photography Day, our school hosted a photography competition for Classes VI to XII which was an open competition for all the budding photographers. The topic given was 'Terrace garden/Homeplants/Kitchen Garden’.
The entries poured in enthusiastically from all the Classes.
Vande Bharat : Independence Day Celebration - (13 August 2021)
It's a proud moment for everyone as we celebrate our 75th Independence Day today. This annual observance has a great significance and this special day is celebrated for commemorating our brave leaders and freedom fighters who won us the freedom we are enjoying today.
Setting the tone of patriotism through their various performances, students of Class V enthralled us through the virtual celebration 'Vande Bharat' held on 13th August 2021.
On the occasion, our Manager Mr. Rahul Aggarwal congratulated the students of Class V for delivering a wonderful virtual program and wished everyone a very happy 75th Independence Day. Appealing to their nationalistic spirit, our Principal Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia urged all the students to take pride in being an Indian.
World Asteroid Day - (30 June 2021)
World Asteroid Day, observed annually on 30th June, is the United Nations sanctioned day to create public awareness regarding risks of asteroid impacts. To make the students aware about the same, a Kahoot Quiz was conducted for Classes IX and X, in which the students participated with great enthusiasm and exuberance. They were made aware of the asteroid related hazards and crisis communication action to be taken at the global level in case of a credible near-earth object threat.
'Bidding Adieu' to Class XII Students - (June 2021)
St. Mark's Sr. Secondary Public School, Janakpuri gave befitting Citations and bade Farewell to Class XII students of all three streams - Science Commerce and Humanities (2020-2021), who are now all set to embrace the challenging world ahead. It was an evening filled with mixed emotions for everyone present in the virtual meeting to witness the official sending off at the valedictory event.
The ceremony began with the school song followed by motivational words of wisdom by our Director, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal who inspired everyone by telling them secrets of achieving success in life and importance of happiness and value of smile in our lives. All this filled the outgoing students with immense pride to be St. Markians. Our School Manager, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal also wished good luck to the batch of outgoing students in his farewell message.
It was indeed an inspiring beginning for all the students and teachers alike. Our Principal, Ms. Inderpreet Kaur Ahluwalia congratulated each and every student of the batch for all that they had achieved and accomplished, and wished them the very best of luck for their future endeavours. She also applauded and encouraged the students by appreciating them for combating all odds, especially during this challenging academic session.
The Head Boy Shouryya Veer Monga and Head Girl Aayushi Jain expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards their Alma Mater. They also shared their mixed feelings on leaving this great institution that has been a source of great opportunities and has been instrumental in shaping their personalities.
Class teachers awarded appropriate Citations to the students and also wished them good luck for a brighter future. To further enliven and enhance the celebratory spirit of the event, the recorded performance of the students like dancing on a medley of popular songs added life to the evening. The ceremony culminated with a beautiful video that took students on a roller-coaster ride of their years spent together with their friends and teachers in school.
The boundary of the screen may have limited this year's event, but it did not lack the emotions and the spirit that makes farewell what it has always been.
We will miss you....
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - (15 June 2021)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated every year on 15th June to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society - elder abuse. Elder Abuse is an act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust, such as a family member or friend. The abuse maybe physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect.
Students of St. Mark's Senior Secondary Public School, Janakpuri believe that this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes even more necessary to shed light on reports of disproportionate cases of age based discrimination, stigmatization and neglect. Keeping this concern in their hearts, the students of class XI and XII organised two fun activities ‘THE WISE ADVICE FROM THE OAPs’ and ‘SNAP A SELFIE – STIR A CUPPA FOR SENIORS’, where they made an effort to spend some quality time with their grandparents and their friends. They made sure to make them feel loved, cared for and protected.
Manya of IX-C draws our attention to this very sensitive issue through her beautiful illustration...
Speak up! Speak out! Let them know that we care!
Father's Day Celebrations - (19 June 2021)
"The imprint of a father remains forever on the life of the child.” Roy Lessin.
In order to honour and immortalise a father’s selfless efforts, to show and express their love, adoration and gratitude to these exceptional people, students of Class V celebrated Father’s Day on 19th June 2021. As part of the online activity ‘Generations Speak’, students talked about invaluable life lessons their fathers have taught them and what their dads in turn had learned from their own fathers.
The students of Grade IV, dressed up as their father, spoke about how dedicatedly they shoulder all the responsibilities. Students also expressed gratitude by dedicating soulful songs, poems and making beautiful cards for their hero, their father.
Students of Class 3 celebrated 'Father's Day' by making a beautiful Agamograph and wrote lovely messages to express their love and respect for their fathers. They enthusiastically participated in the activity and got an opportunity to show their appreciation and gratitude for their fathers on this special day.
For Class II students, Fathers were asked to share their childhood experiences with the children. All the fathers participated enthusiastically and shared their wonderful experiences. The children cheered joyfully for the fathers.
With great enthusiasm and zeal, the students of Class I made an effort to do fireless cooking for their fathers in order to thank them for all that they do.
The session concluded with the fathers thanking the teachers and the management for an engaging session and appreciated the efforts put in by the teachers.
World Music Day - (21 June 2021)
“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” – Pablo Casals.
Music is celebrated every year on June 21. Several studies have shown that listening to music can benefit overall well-being, help regulate emotions, and create happiness and relaxation in everyday life. It further helps your brain in releasing dopamine, a ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter.
On the occasion of World Music Day, our students presented their mesmerizing performances, Kabir Raj Parihar of Class VII-B showed his expertise in playing ‘Teentaal’, the most popular taal played on tabla. Swastika Maity of X-D grooving to the popular song 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri! Parth Shrivastav of VII-C presented pop rock song ‘Counting Stars’ by Ryan Tedder! Gunika of Class VIII-B sang the track ‘Dance Monkey’ by the Australian Singer ‘Tones and I’. a melodious performance by Manisha Varma of Class XII-E on a popular Hindustani classical raga ‘Raga Bageshri’, playing along on her harmonium!
International Yoga Day Celebrations - (21 June 2021)
“Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” - B.K.S. Iyengar.
Yoga promotes the physical and mental well-being of every individual. Some of its benefits include increased flexibility, mindfulness and relaxation. Such benefits have become more relevant and pertinent during the pandemic.
Recognizing this importance of yoga, International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21st June this year.
The school observed International Yoga Day for Classes I and II with great zeal and enthusiasm on the theme - Be with Yoga, Be at Home. The students and their parents joined the live yoga session conducted by a renowned and certified yoga practitioner - Mr. Himmat Singh.
Various asanas were performed. He explained how yoga is the best way to keep ourselves physically and psychologically strong, especially in the present challenging situation.
The students of Classes 3 to 5, started their day by indulging in a yoga session with Mr. Rahul, as a part of the theme - 'Be With Yoga, Be At Home'. The students engaged actively - maximizing the benefits.
It was an enriching experience for all.
International Day of Families - (15 May 2021)
In order to celebrate International Family Day, our school hosted a plethora of fun-filled activities to strengthen the family bond and to encourage family participation in building healthy relationships.
Students of Class VI participated enthusiastically in the activity ‘Cooking Without Fire' where they participated along with their parents and made mouth-watering dishes like Bhel Puri, Raj Kachori, Mango cakes, Sprouts, Bhel, Sandwich Rolls, Papdi Pizza etc. The student-parent teams experimented with a range of innovative dishes that could be prepared without using fire and thus showcased their exceptional culinary skills. Overall, this activity helped in nurturing a strong family bond.
In continuation with the celebration of International Family Day, ‘Shake a Leg with Family’ - a dance activity was organised for students of Class VII.
The students, along with their family members, dressed up in colourful costumes and showed their vivacious dance moves on a variety of songs based on the family theme. The participants enthralled the audience with their zealous dance moves. It was a fun-filled activity for the whole family.
Class VIII students prepared their family trees using photographs of their family members and shared their feelings and experiences. This activity enabled them to recognize the value and strength of family as a unit that provides a sense of belonging and a unique identity to its members.
In the present scenario of a prevalent pandemic and lockdown situation, such activities help to revive and rekindle the importance of love and affection among the members of a family.
On the occasion of World Environment Day our primary students expressed in unique and creative ways the need to protect and conserve our environment - (5 June 2021)
With the Coronavirus outbreak and people being confined indoors, the Environment and Mother Earth seem to have benefitted slightly. In the absence of human activities, Nature is getting time to clean itself and reclaim its space.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, let us take a look at how our primary students have tried to spread the message to conserve environment in unique and creative ways.
Tree planting is a great way to increase the interest of the students in their surroundings and local environment. Students of Class I planted trees in their garden and it helped them understand the benefits of trees and foster a responsibility towards environment.
It is said that everything in the universe comprises of the five elements Akash (space), Agni (fire), Jal (water), Prithvi (earth) and Vayu(air). Dressed up as the five different elements, students of Class II told us what we can do to conserve them in order to protect and save our Mother Earth.
The concept of Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Repair and Refuse has been there for long, for people to understand its importance and start implementing the concept in their own small way possible.
Students of Class III took it upon themselves to explain the importance of each R, providing an ideal opportunity for them to understand that it is our collective responsibility to protect the environment.
Our environment defines our very existence and hence should get the highest priority in our lives. Since our sustenance is at stake; hence, we should be doing consistent sustainable work every day like composting and nurturing a small backyard garden. Students of Class IV explained in detail about how a compost pit can be made.
The eco-warriors of Class V - Bhakti, Shivansh and Pranshi creatively presented Puppet Shows on how to save energy and help our planet Earth.
It was a day full of learning and reflection.
Mother's Day Celebrations - (8 May 2021)
Mother's Day is a celebration, an opportunity to cherish the everlasting bond of love and affection between the mother and her children.
To acknowledge her unmatched presence in our lives, we celebrate Mother’s Day on every second Sunday of May, a day when we acknowledge her efforts, show gratitude and shower her with love.
Various activities were conducted for primary students on the occasion, giving them an opportunity to exhibit their creativity in making their mothers feel special.
Our little ones of Class I expressed their love for their mothers by making beautiful cards and writing special messages for their respective mothers.
Students of Class II dedicated loving songs, prepared beautiful art work like cards, photo frames and wall hangings.
Students of Class III made beautiful photo frames and cards to express their gratitude towards their mothers.
The budding artists of Class IV made beautiful crowns for their mothers. They also made a sash and gave titles to their mothers like: World’s Best Mom, Queen of Hearts, Super Mom etc.
The students of Class V prepared a gift as a token of appreciation towards their mothers. Many students also customized these gifts according to their mothers' taste.
All the mothers were overwhelmed by the endearing efforts put in by their loving children. A day to remember and cherish indeed!
Commemorating Labour Day - (1 May 2021)
“It’s only through labour and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage that we move on to better things.” - Theodore Roosevelt.
International Labour Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the power of working men and women across the world and their struggle for better working conditions, equal opportunities and universal peace.
In India, Labour Day is also known as 'Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas' or 'Kamgar Din.'
To commemorate this important day, a
video was prepared by Tanmay Mehndiratta of X-E, wherein Aishwarya Nagdev of XII-A explains why May 1st is celebrated as International Labour Day.
To understand the efforts of these nameless, invisible labourers and to give them a voice, an interactive session on FAMOUS SPEECHES OF LABOUR ACTIVISTS was organised for the students of Classes IX and X. The students echoed influential speeches through presentations and tried to learn from their struggles and experiences.
The activity was designed to forge a better understanding of the labour community among our students, who must learn to respect and appreciate their efforts.
Overall, it taught our students to be thankful to the real architects of our society.
World Red Cross Day - (May 2021)
‘THE UNSTOPPABLES : A tribute to the Frontline Unsung Heroes - Our Doctors & Nurses’.
May 8th or the World Red Cross Day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize who formed the "International Red Cross to inspire, encourage and initiate all forms of humanitarian activities so as to end human suffering and create a peaceful environment."
In these grim times, doctors and nurses have heroically put the health of others ahead of their own. Their contribution and hard work deserve our gratitude each and every day.
Keeping in view this year's theme 'The Unstoppables’; students of Class IX organised a Speech Presentation Activity to pay their tribute to the doctors and nurses in this tireless battle against the global pandemic of COVID-19. The main purpose of this activity was to encourage students to understand the importance of helping someone and also, to spread the message of peace and positivity when we need them the most.
The interaction ended on a high note of not losing hope during the time of pandemic as THERE’S ALWAYS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.
World Book And Copyright Day - (23 April 2021)
“Come, and take choice of all my library and so beguile thy sorrow.” - William Shakespeare.
World Book Day, or World Book and Copyright Day, is a yearly event that is held on April 23. This day, which is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is a symbolic date for the literary world as it marks the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, who is hailed as one of the most iconic writers in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. Many fans and enthusiasts across the world celebrate Shakespeare Day on April 23 every year to honour the literary genius.
The celebrations take place all over the world to promote reading, publishing and copyright and also, to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.
Books are the best companions that a person could ask for. In order to initiate our students into the world of books, numerous activities were organised for them on the occasion.
* A fun activity, 'Making Colourful Bookmarks' was organised for students of Class I to unleash their creativity.
* An interesting movie 'The Bookworm' was shown to Class II students. Along with it, an activity of making Book Corners was also organised for them. All of them participated with great enthusiasm.
* Students of Class III thoroughly enjoyed making masks of their favourite characters from the stories that they had read recently. May the hunger to read never get satiated in mankind!
* Students of Class IV designed a book cover of the story they liked the most.
* Students of class V celebrated their love for books with a craft activity. They made up their own stories by using comic strips. What a wonderful way of story telling!
* An engrossing quiz was organised on Kahoot for Class Xll .students to celebrate and mark the occasion.
The students participated with utmost enthusiasm and zeal.
Earth Day Celebrations - (22 April 2021)
'The Earth is what we have in common, so let us love it as we would love ourselves - Wendell Berry.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
This year's theme- 'Restore Our Earth' reminds us that we need to make a dedicated effort and do our bit to restore the world's ecosystems, in order to combat what is now being called 'Climate Emergency'.
The Earth Day Celebrations kick started online with an Oath Taking Ceremony on saving water named - Jal Shakti Abhiyan II - Catch The Rain by students of Classes VI to XII.
Various activities were organised for the primary students as well :
* Class I - Made badges with slogans on 'Save Our Earth' ; 'Reduce, Reuse Recycle' written on them.
* Class II - Made wall hangings by using recycled or waste material.
* Class III - Made bird feeders using waste material.
* Class IV - Made colourful tweets with a message for living sustainably and protecting the environment.
* Class V - Made posters on the topic: 'How can I help the Earth?'
The day was marked not only by awareness and sensitization but also enthusiasm on the part of the students.
World Heritage Day - (April 2021)
'Love your monuments, they are part of a rich civilization and speak volumes about a bygone era.'
To celebrate World Heritage Day, our school organised a plethora of activities like 'Poster Making', 'Virtual Heritage Walk' and Quizzes for Classes VI to VIII.
Students of class VI made beautiful posters during the Poster Making Activity held in the classes, depicting their admiration for the heritage and how they derive inspiration from it. The activity also highlighted the need to preserve our rich heritage as a testimony to history.
A ‘Virtual Heritage Walk’ Activity was conducted for the students of Class VII, wherein they showcased the significance of their favourite heritage site / monument and explained its importance through PowerPoint presentations.
A 'Kahoot Quiz' was organised for the students of class VIII to make them aware of the various World Heritage Sites and their importance. They participated in the quiz with full zeal and enthusiasm.
All these activities help to create an awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the need for its conservation.
Baisakhi Celebrations - (13 April 2021)
Festivals bring joy and happiness all around. Baisakhi festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the students of Classes I to V. They watched an animated video explaining the importance of this festival.
They were kept engaged in the following fun-filled activities, so that they could feel more connected to each other in these socially distant times :
CLASS I
Kite making
CLASS 2
Puppet making
CLASS 3
MAKING A PINWHEEL
CLASS 4
BAISAKHI GREETING CARD
CLASS 5
Collage Making
They not only gained an insight into the rich history and culture of our country but also enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
Easter Celebrations - (April 2021)
“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." – Janine di Giovanni.
Jesus the son of God fulfilled a prophecy and through his death inspired faith in mankind to believe in an eternal life in heaven. This became the foundation of Christian faith.
Good Friday is observed by Christians all over the world as the day to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ - "the day Jesus died on a cross to save humanity." Easter Sunday is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ascension to Heaven.
Students of our school reaffirmed their faith in God's divine grace and on the occasion paid their respects by spreading the message of Jesus Christ and singing hallelujah with joy!
Contributions by Manal Goswami of VI E and Sirjin Saini of VIII D.
May this Easter inspire us all with new hope, happiness, prosperity, and abundance, all received through God’s divine grace.
