Natural and Fresh
The activity- Healthy and Green organised on 30.01.20 was aimed at highlighting the importance of salad as a source of natural fiber and essential nutrients. The little chefs enthusiastically participated and made a healthy salad using a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables seasoned with salt, pepper, herbs and lemon.
Visit to National Agriculture Science Museum
A visit to the Agricultural Science Museum (NASM), situated in the National Agricultural Science Centre campus of ICAR in New Delhi was organised for the students on 28.11.19.
The students through the 150 exhibits displayed in 10 major sections got a glimpse of the development of agriculture in India since prehistoric time and the present state-of-the-art technology in agriculture in our country, with a futuristic projection. The different exhibits also highlighted global Issues related to Agriculture.
The exclusive section devoted to children had interesting information on sources of food, photosynthesis, water cycle, food pyramids, ecology system, balanced diet etc through active games and animations.
The visit was an enriching experience for the students and they also explored different fields of agriculture such as horticulture, floriculture, sericulture, animal husbandry, pisciculture and ornamental fish farming.
Floral Trail
Veggie Prints
The students explored the technique of vegetable printing in the activity conducted on 26.9.19. They used vegetables like potato and ladyfinger to make their own printing blocks and created their masterpiece.
They printed beautiful design on A3 sheets and created vibrant table mats. The students shared the colours provided by the club master and amiably worked together thus developing qualities like co-operation and sharing.
Coconut Shell Pots
The activity organised on 29.8.19 commenced with ‘Nature Walk’ wherein the students were taken to the school garden to observe different types of plants. This was followed by a craft activity in which they decorated coconut shells to make beautiful pots. The students participated with enthusiasm and enjoyed making their own pot. They displayed their pots with pride and promised to grow a plant in it.
Herbal Mosquito Repellent
The club activity- Herbal Mosquito Repellent organised on 25.7.19 under the aegis of Hamaari Bagiya, focused on creating awareness about natural, home-made, herbal, eco-friendly, easy-to-make mosquito repellents. The activity commenced with video screening which enlightened the students about plants that naturally repel mosquitoes such as –basil, mint and lemon grass, herbal mosquito repellent made with orange peels and mosquito repellent candles.
Earth Day
The club activity held on 25.4.19 commenced with screening of a PPT through which the students were apprised of the causes of air pollution and its impact on Earth.
In the follow up activity the students wrote a pledge on a cutout of their hand impression and promised to adapt & follow simple measures to save the planet.
A Plantation Drive was also organised to mark the Earth Day celebration.
The students along with the Headmistress & Club Masters planted saplings in the school garden area.
The Headmistress, Ms. Gehani applauded the efforts of the students and motivated them to plant at least one sapling on their birthday. The activity a great learning experience for all the students.
