Each year 22nd April is celebrated as Earth Day at JPIS with great enthusiasm but we should celebrate EVERY DAY AS AN EARTH DAY. Earth Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress we’ve made. It’s also a great opportunity to recommit and strive to do a better job.
Hence to imbibe such spirits in the students of JP International School, a myriad of activities were conducted during the Earth week.
The Pre Primary Department (from Grade 1-5), celebrated Earth Week from 19th April 2021 till 23rd April 2021. The week-long celebrations included activities that not only intrigued the students but also taught them the importance of mother earth and how we should protect her.
Day 1 – 20th April 2021, Tuesday, the students engrossed themselves in a Plantation Drive where they planted seedlings thus sensitizing them to grow more trees around us. Students also showed their creative side by completing an art and craft activity.
Day 2 – 22nd April 2021, Thursday, the students had a Story Session which told them the importance of the 3R’s and also how one can reduce global warming.
Day 3 – 23rd April 2021, Friday, was Green Day Celebration, where all the students and teachers wore green attire and the teachers conducted an art activity stating GO GREEN!!
On the whole the week was an extremely fruitful one. Various activities were organized for classes I to V to sensitize them to the issues of climate change, deterioration of natural resources, etc. The activities helped the children hone their creative skills.
The Middle Wing (from Grade 6-8), students performed distinct activities raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking actions.
GRADE 6- TREE PLANTATION
Students planted saplings at their homes and promised to take care of them to beautify our lives.
GRADE 7- PLEDGE WRITING
Students wrote Pledge to keep the mother earth safe and clean in all possible ways.
GRADE 8- BEST OUT OF E-WASTE
Students recreated things using e-waste for putting them to good use by recycling them.
The day was marked not only by awareness but also by enthusiasm on the part of students as they participated with full zeal and zest.
The school Principal Mrs. Ruby Chandel appreciated the efforts of the young ones and added that we all should join our hands together to keep our mother earth thriving.
The Senior Wing (from Grade 9-12),
The senior section at JPIS also showed their commitment & responsibility towards the Mother Earth. The NCC Cadets celebrated Environment Day by making Posters, Videos and writing Poems in praise of the Earth. They also planted saplings at their homes. Every student pledged to avoid the use of plastic materials and to keep their surroundings clean by following Green Protocol. Students from classes 9-12, unleashed their creative talent through Rock Painting & Slogan Writing.
The day was celebrated with vigour amidst the lockdown. Students created awareness through various online activities like Rock Painting, Slogan Writing and NCC March Past etc. from the comfort of their homes to vouch for the safety & well – being of Mother Earth. Such events pave way for learning while doing.
