HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SPREADING POWERFUL IDEAS
10-12-2019
Human rights are a set of rights which every human is entitled to. This day is celebrated to improve the physical, social, cultural and spiritual well being and welfare of the vulnerable group of people globally. As there is no age-limit for learning about human rights and it is important that human rights education is embedded in primary schools and early childhood education as well. Keeping the importance of the day, students of grade nursery and prep got the opportunity to engage with the powerful and inspiring ideas on the rights and responsibilities as active and informed citizens. Students highlighted the theme of rights and freedoms — freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
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STUDENTS APPREHEND THE ROLES OF FABRIC IN HUMAN LIFE
10-12-2019
Under the theme-Textiles, the students of grade 3 used an unstitched cloth in different creative ways and came up with beautiful ideas. The girls draped it as shrug,jacket,dupatta, scarf etc.and boys used it as turban,dhoti,stole etc. This activity helped children learn about various other uses of an unstitched cloth as towel,bed sheet,duster,mats,curtains etc.This theme also helped children in understanding various roles fabric plays in our life.
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SALUTING THE INDIAN NAVY, AN EPITOME OF VALOUR AND COURAGE!
04-12-2019
Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. During Operation Trident in 1971, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel, to commemorate that 4 December is celebrated as Indian Navy Day every year. Indian Navy day remembers the efforts of our brave soldiers and celebrates their triumph. Grade 6 of Presidium School Pitampura branch celebrated NAVY DAY by remembering and lauding the efforts of INDIAN NAVAL OFFICERS AND SAILORS in safeguarding the country from maritime terrors.
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SPORTS DAY: AN EPITOME OF STUDENTS’ ENERGY AND SPORTSMANSHIP
27-11-2019
With team spirit and sportsmanship, Presidium organized a mesmerizing Sports Day. Honorable Sudha Gupta Ma'am and Devender Gupta Sir graced the occasion to boost up young athletes. The program was an amalgamation of various cultural and sports activities. All Presidium branches worked in a team and performed impeccably. The students participated in various races and the joy of victory made the winners glow with enthusiasm. Prize distribution ceremony by our Chairperson, Sudha ma'am brought the event to a conclusion.
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STUDENTS CELEBRATE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION DAY
26-11-2019
Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. Presidium marked the celebration with the reading of the preamble of the constitution and awareness about its salient features. The students also organized a rally with placards about the importance of the day.
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SCHOOL CONDUCTS COLLAGE MAKING ACTIVITY ON WATER SCARCITY ISSUE
22-11-2019
A Collage Making Activity was conducted under the topic, ‘Water,’ to make students aware of water scarcity and how much of the earth’s water is available for daily human use through this activity. They also learned the importance of water to humans and brainstormed ways to reduce their water usage. They drew and pasted pictures on water wastage and wrote about the measures to be taken to avoid it. They also brainstormed ways in which they can conserve water in their own homes, and thought of ways to share what they learned with their family.
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TALENT HUNT COMPETITION IDENTIFIES HIDDEN TALENTS IN STUDENTS
09-11-2019
“Talent is like a flower, you have to fully tend to it if you want something beautiful.”-Marinela Reka
It is truly believed that every person is born with a talent. Presidium organized an Intra Class Talent Hunt Competition to nurture talents in its students. The students showcased their dancing, theatrical and oratory skills very confidently on stage. This competition certainly proved to be a good platform for them to identify their hidden talents.
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‘RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES’ THEME INCULCATES SPIRITUALITY IN STUDENTS
02-11-2019
Under the theme ‘Religious Communities’, students of grade 3 were taken to visit a Gurdwara and a temple. This visit helped students experience diversity in language, culture, and the offerings at these places. The day was well spent as students first took blessings from the Almighty and then had offerings. The focus of these visits was to develop a respect for different religions.
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STUDENTS GRASP THE TRUE ESSENCE OF DIWALI
25-10-2019
Diwali is a festival to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil in the world. Presidians celebrated Diwali with great fervour. Students urged that one should start adopting positive habits and ideas from this auspicious festival and start removing all forms of negativity from life. Students put a spectacular assembly which included a beautiful street play showing how crackers harm our environment and the miseries of young kids employed in cracker making factories. The day was enlivened with music and dance performances. The assembly was rounded off by explaining the importance of five days long festival.
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UN DAY: PRESIDIANS APPREHEND PEACE MAINTAINING OBJECTIVES OF UN
24-10-2019
“United Nations is our one great hope for a peaceful and free world.”-Ralph Bunche
United Nations is working hard to make the world a better place for us and our future generations. An assembly was conducted by Grade 6 students to celebrate UN Day, where they shared information about the aim and purpose of this campaign. The students said that the young generation is the future of the world. The assembly was concluded with the thought that it is a campaign to maintain peace in the world, and we must contribute to this.
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