11^th Feb 2010, Mahashivaratri was celebrated at school by the students. The Programme began with an introduction given to the festival. A few bhajans were presented by the students of std 3. This was a joyous occasion and students now went back with their minds lit up with the knowledge that they had received from their dear friends.

8^th January 2010, Pongal was celebrated at school, students were told about the harvest festival which lasted for a few days. It began with Boghi where the homes are cleaned and all the waste are collected and put away. Mattu Pongal and Kanu Pongal were celebrated by worshipping cows and bulls to get blessings for the whole year while family and friends gathered on this joyous occasion to spread the happiness. Folk songs were sung by our very own choir to mark the festival and the spirit of Pongal was brought alive!

Christmas was celebrated in school. The curtain closed for the term with a musical skit produced by standard VIII students, assisted by standards III, IV and V. The students put up a delightful play which gave us a message of Christmas: Lighting a candle in ones life.

"WISH YOU ALL A  MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

A HAPPY NEW YEAR"

The festival of lights Deepavali was ushered into the school with great enthusiasm.  The morning assembly was followed by a short variety programme which was begun by a song invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.  This was followed by a dance drama Narakasura Vadam.  The programme came to an end with an aarti to Goddess Lakshmi in the form of Diya Dance.

17^th September 2009 : The Students witnessed a beautiful blend of North and South Indian Traditions during the Dussehra celebrations.  On the one hand, dolls were displayed as ‘Kolu’ which enthralled the little ones of our school while on the other hand, 'Garba' was performed and devotional songs sung.

SHOW AND TELL ON FRUITS (27^th & 28^th Aug, 2009)

Children presented different fruits and spoke 4 - 5 lines about them in their classrooms.

LKG – FRUIT SALAD DAY (26^th Aug, 2009)     

The classroom was transformed into a kitchen with clean napkins, clean bowls, spoons, knives and chefs for the fruit salad day. The children saw fruits of different colours, shapes and textures. They learned the process of making a fruit salad and enjoyed it as a healthy treat. Yummy…………

LKG VEGETABLE WEEK (10^th to 13^th Aug, 2009)

Vegetable week was organized in school. Children were informed about different varieties of vegetables, their texture, taste, smell and growth. Children had “Show and Tell” about vegetable where children showed the vegetables and spoke 4 – 5 lines about them in their classrooms. “Vegetable market day” was a great experience for children to sell and buy vegetables in the market (role-play).

JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS

The birth of Krishna – Janmashtami was celebrated with great pomp and show in the KG Block on the 13^th of Aug, 09.

The Pre KG children were told stories about Krishna, the naughty child God, which they enjoyed thoroughly. They had great fun SPONGE DABBING “BABY KRISHNA- THE MAKHAN CHOR” (with blue paint).

A general assembly was organized for the LKG children. The children were told stories about the birth of Krishna. Bhajans were sung. The children had a great time. Cute Krishna crowns were made for LKG children as giveaways.

UKG children were told stories of KRISHNA. Beautiful flutes were made for UKG children as giveaways.

By the end of the day, the school was full of jubilant LITTLE KRISHNAS, wearing crowns and carrying flutes home.

TEACHER’S DAY

8^th Sep 2009, the entire school celebrated teacher’s day with great zest as they performed various forms of dance, songs and a play.  The children showed their affection and respect towards their teachers throughout the programme.

ONAM FESTIVAL

1^st Sep 2009, on the eve of Onam, students performed “ Thiruvadhira” (traditional dance).  “ Pookalam”  ( floral rangoli) competition was held to mark the harvest festival of Kerala..

GOWRI GANESHA FESTIVAL

21^st Aug 2009, Gowri Ganesha festival was celebrated.  Slokas were recited in praise of Lord Ganesha. Devotional songs were also sung by the school choir.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

13^th Aug 2009, Independence Day was celebrated in School. To mark the special day, patriotic songs competition was held between the houses.

SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI

12^th Aug 2009, Std I - III celebrated the festival.  Children dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha “Performed Krishna Leela”.  Devotional songs were also sung.