Mahadevi Birla World Academy
The effect of poaching, habitat loss and illegal trade on the tiger population was discussed at length at a virtual general assembly organised by Mahadevi Birla World Academy to celebrate World Tiger Day recently.
Experts told students of classes III, IV and V how efforts needed to be made to control the climatic changes and replace zoos with wildlife sanctuaries to help tigers breed.
The children also learnt how the global population of the big cats had dwindled to 3,900 and their conservation was the need of the hour.
The guest speaker was wildlife photographer, conservationist and author Rajarshi Banerji. He took the audience on a virtual journey from the jungles of central India to the flood plains of Kaziranga.
His photographs of polar bears, rhinoceros, lions, cheetahs, leopards and walruses kept the students glued to the screen.
Banerji followed up his pictures with enriching anecdotes on his experiences at the North Pole, Aurora Borealis and the Amboseli National Park. “Creating social awareness from a tender age is an integral part of education.
Compassion for a worthy cause, reasoning out ways to combat the evils and planning remedial measures — all aim to nurture responsible citizens of the future. With these objectives in mind, we had decided to celebrate the occasion of World Tiger Day 2021.
Banerjee’s passion, his amazing photography kept the students engaged throughout the programme,” said vice-principal Nupur Ghosh.
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Future Hope
Students of Future Hope had the opportunity to interact with actress and wildlife enthusiast Sanjna Kapoor through a few online sessions recently.
The interactions focused on wildlife around the world. Kapoor showed the students videos of the tigers of Ranthambore and the lions of Africa, among others, weaving in personal accounts during the discussions.
“I loved the story of the cheetah family in Africa. I was amazed to know how they protect their babies from the lions,” said Class IX student Zeeshan Ansari after a session.
Sanjna said her husband Valmik Thapar (known as the Tiger Man of India) was a major catalyst in drawing her attention towards wildlife. She urged the students to love forest animals.
“There is a bond between nature and our children. They respond to a love for the environment. Our eco club is run by passionate eco warriors. Sanjna Kapoor’s sessions are, therefore, clear winners,” said Future Hope CEO Sujata Sen.
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Sri Sri Academy
A new student council was sworn in for the academic year 2021-22 at an investiture ceremony recently organised by Sri Sri Academy.
Debanjan Chakrabarti, director of British Council (east and northeast India), and Shabnam Mukhopadhyay, state additional excise commissioner-systems, attended the virtual event. It began with chanting of slokas and the welcome address by principal Suvina Shunglu.
Members of the student council introduced themselves and the oath of office was undertaken by head boy Ansh Kumar of Class XII, on behalf of all the members.Chakraborti encouraged the young leaders to read more books.
He also motivated the students to follow their hearts and keep dreams alive. Mukhopadhyay inspired them to be good leaders.
Head girl Chaheti Shamsukha of Class XII outlined the student council’s vision in her speech. “I want to ensure better communication between the student council and the rest of the school,” she said.
Ansh wants to be remembered for engaging more students in interesting activities. “I want to make online school more fun by involving the whole school in more educational and creative events this year,” he said.
The school band, Enigma, wrapped it up with a power-packed performance.
“Leadership at Sri Sri Academy means service with special focus on human values and conservation of the environment. It means creating leaders by empowering and giving opportunities to others, so that the team shines,” said the principal.
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Asian International School
Students of Asian International School (AIS) recently released a video dedicated to frontline warriors of Covid-19 on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day.
They observe the birth and death anniversary of Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was a renowned doctor apart from being a former chief minister of Bengal.
The students of classes XI and XII also enacted a skit focused on the lives of doctors during these unprecedented times.
Jisha Chakraborty, who played a doctor in the play and aspires to become one, felt that her resolve had been strengthened following this event.
“Our play was about the sacrifices that doctors make in their personal lives as they work double shifts to save lives. It made me realise the kind of dedication that health workers put in on a daily basis. I feel more strongly about studying medicine in future,” said the Class XII student.
A special note of gratitude was also sent to all the doctor-parents of AIS students.
“Doctors have always been regarded as masters of miracles. Our students ensured that the relentless efforts made by the fraternity was recognised by observing the day in a special way,” said principal Vijaylaxmi Kumar.