Earth Day was marked by students of St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44 D, Chandigarh. A special assembly was conducted at the Middle Block level where students showcased their talent coming forth with handmade Posters and Slogans related to the conservation of Earth. They recited poems, dedicated to protecting the planet – the only home that we have.
An Inter class Quiz was organised for the students of Class 8. The themes for the World Earth Day 2017 being ‘Environmental and Climate Literacy’ the questions were based on the same. An exuberant element was added to this activity as children poured out their own share of trivia ; tit bits of information that would help to save the earth.
We all know that in order to get any work done, we all need to be healthy. So, an Intra Class Healthy Tiffin Competition was held for the students of Class 6. Students were made aware of the importance of eating seasonal and fresh fruits and vegetables rather than fast food or the packaged food that is fast gaining popularity in our nation.
A rally was also organised by the members of the Eco – Club, better known as ‘Earth Saviours’. Students displayed handmade posters and went around chanting Anti – Pollution, Save Earth, Go Green slogans. The Rally which started from the school premises went up to the Community Centre and all along the route, smiles and appreciation came their way as people in the neighbourhood encouraged the students for their well meaning efforts. The students also contributed by cleaning out the park and community centre located near the school. The ‘Earth Saviours’ also got an opportunity to learn about Herbarium which is a collection of preserved plant specimens and its associated data, for scientific study. The students made a Herbarium File wherein specimens will be pasted in dried form – to be used as reference material. They were also motivated to plant a tree on every special occasion of their lives be it a birthday or any festival.
All the above mentioned activities are part and parcel of the curriculum of the institution and are conducted with the aim to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Seeing the zeal and zest with which these activities were carried out by a majority of students- even the remaining few were inspired to contribute with small acts which will help preserve our precious resources.
