Bond of love with teachers, people and plants

Calcutta Public School, Bidhan Park

Students of Calcutta Public School, Bidhan Park, celebrated the Raksha Bandhan festival with a host of activities. Different classes made creative rakhis using various materials.

Class XII boys and girls visited an old age home to spend some time with the senior citizens there. The students cut a homemade cake there, along with the residents. They also tied rakhis on the wrists of the elderly, signifying the responsibility they have towards looking after the senior citizens.

The school had also invited the family members of the in-house helpers. The pupils of Upper Kindergarten (UKG) tied rakhis on them to foster a strong bond. The rakhis were handcrafted by the children themselves.

The Raga Club students welcomed the helpers’ families with the evergreen song, Phulo ka taaro ka. Students of the Rhythm Club performed a dance to honour them. Finally, the UKG kids welcomed them with an arti ritual, before tying the rakhis on the guests.

Among other activities, food packets were distributed to the underprivileged.

Members of the school’s Eco Club, from Classes VII to XII, spent the day outside to demonstrate their love for greenery and realise the importance of trees in their lives.

“Children learn, develop and grow with a wealth of information and insight. The school is the finest environment to acquire knowledge. We celebrate all significant days with them here as it teaches students social skills. On Raksha Bandhan, our students tied rakhis on the aged and underprivileged,” said principal Protichi Lahiri Sengupta.

BDM International

Former students of BDM International came together to pay tribute to their mentors on the occasion of Teachers’ Day.

The stage was alive as former students performed to express their gratitude to the teachers, who had guided and groomed them throughout school life.

There was a dance performance, setting the tone of the day. The alumni also sang evergreen numbers, dedicating them to their favourite teachers.

The school also felicitated former members of the staff as well as those, who had recently retired.

The cultural programme reflected on the impact that teachers have on the lives of students. It spoke of the dreams that teachers instil in the hearts of students and how they encourage them to fly high.

In the end, every teacher got a small token of appreciation.

“We teachers had two celebrations. On September 5, members of the alumni association came forward to perform and give the teachers a good time. We also had an inter-alumni football match and some teachers were also felicitated on the occasion. Our present students held yet another celebration, after their exam. So every teacher felt very special,” said principal Madhumita Sengupta.

Apex Academy

Teachers are felicitated for their dedication and hard work at Apex Academy on September 5, on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

The event was conducted this year at the school's new building auditorium. The guests at the event included the school's founder-chairman Haripada Maiti, its secretary Ramesh Santra and president Debasish Maiti, among others.

The founder-chairman addressed the gathering focussing on the life and work of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers' Day in the nation.

He pointed out the distinction between a good teacher and a great teacher. He also advised the teachers to be modest and gentle. “Teachers are the creator of all professions," said Maity, adding that there was no substitute for hard work.

Principal Nayantara Roy expressed her gratitude for all in her speech. The programme ended with distribution of gifts to all the junior and senior teachers of the school, thus appreciating their talent.

"A great teacher is not only one who imparts academic knowledge, but also someone who instils values, ethics and virtues in the students. They are role models who teach us not just about subjects, but also life lessons. On this occasion, every year, we take a moment to express our gratitude to our teachers and thank them for their selflessness, patience and unwavering dedication," said the principal.

St Augustine's Day School, Barrackpore

St Augustine's Day School, Barrackpore, celebrated Grandparents' Day with great enthusiasm at the Bikash Basu Smrity Convention Auditorium on September 9.

The event saw the Pre-primary kids creating a memorable day for 330 grandparents, who attended the event as guests.

Each grandparent was welcomed with a small badge, symbolising the school's respect for these treasured family members. The anchor gave the welcome address followed by a showering of petals on the guests of the day.

The young talents of the Pre-primary section began their performance with a dance that showcased their boundless energy. Principal Shweta Ray emphasised on the pivotal role grandparents play in shaping the lives of their grandchildren. She said how the event had made an attempt to bring two generations closer and foster a stronger bond between them.

Many more performances, including a skit, choir singing and speeches about grandparents in English, Bengali and Hindi, followed.

A specially curated video, highlighting precious moments shared between grans and kids, was played leaving many misty-eyed.

The grandparents were also involved in fun games and a round of Antakshari. There were prizes too for the winners.

The event left the grandparents as happy and full of enthusiasm as their wards. Many claimed to have gone back to their school days.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Bidisha Biswas, co-ordinator of the Pre-primary section.

"Every year, we celebrate Grandparents' Day at school to thank grandparents for being an important part of their grandchildren's lives. It's important to inculcate in children the values of appreciating such support, guidance and love that make them strong every day," said the principal.

Delhi Public School, Fulbari

Primary students of Delhi Public School, Fulbari, created an imaginary village, Dholakpur, on their school grounds.

In an attempt to appreciate rural and local culture, the kids dressed up in traditional attires and engaged in various activities such as clay-moulding.

Animals such as cows, goats and hens were also kept on the grounds, and children were encouraged to feed them to develop a strong connection with the local rural community and their pets.

The students also showcased some traditional crafts, folk art, music and dance forms.

The event, Country Road, helped kids connect with their roots.

Students, teachers and parents of Nursery to Class II and other playschools in the area attended the village fest.

The guests included Kamlesh Agarwal, pro vice-chairman of Delhi Public School, Siliguri, Sarad Agarwal, pro vice-chairman of Delhi Public School, Fulbari, Snigdha Agarwal its director and Monowara Begum Ahmed, its principal.

“The main objective of the event was to encourage the celebration of rural culture and traditions, which have been fading away due to modernisation. It helped children appreciate local culture better,” said the principal.

Birla Bharati

Maths is fun and challenging at the same time. Students of Classes III to V had a preliminary brush with SIP Abacus when they took part in a text conducted by SIP Academy India on September 19. The test was open to all and the children were made to solve it in their respective classrooms.

The students displayed great enthusiasm and unwavering attentiveness in solving the paper. Most welcomed the experience as a change from the rigors of classroom learning.

The best of the lot will be selected and trained by SIP Academy India for higher-level exams.

The school introduced the test to give students a taste of the competitive exams that they will face. The aim was also to make the children ready for various types of challenges right from the start.

"What was most heart-warming was the enthusiasm displayed by the children. A large number of children sat for the exams. It was held in between classes. We are eagerly awaiting the results and hope that many children can take it forward," said Rupan Chaudhuri, vice-principal of the school.