TOON PARTY
The last day of school before summer holidays was full of fun, frolic and excitement for the students of classes Pre-school to 2nd. The school organised a 'Toon Party' for the tiny tots.
The students came to school dressed up as their favourite cartoon character. All of them looked adorable in their colourful attires. Students grooved to the tunes of foot tapping music and songs. It was indeed a fun-filled day for all !
HINDI POEM RECITATION
BIRTHDAY BASH
YELLOW COLOUR DAY
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY - MOTHERS' DAY
BIRTHDAY BASH
RED COLOUR DAY
Earth Day Celebration
Special Assembly - Baisakhi
Hindu New Year Celebration
The students of classes Pre-school to 2nd celebrated 𝘝𝘪𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘷𝘢𝘵 2079 - Hindu New Year with great zeal and enthusiasm. Special assembly was conducted which commenced with the chanting of 𝘎𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 followed by English Prayer, an informative speech and a motivational poem by the students. The students also shared resolutions for the new year.
School Principal Ms. Monika Mehan addressed the students and highlighted the importance of chanting 𝘎𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 daily. After the assembly, children attended the 𝘏𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 ceremony. Seeking blessings from the Almighty and looking for a promising year ahead , the students and teachers dressed up in ethnic
attires offered their obeisance.
LOHRI CELEBRATIONS
Lohri officially marks the end of winter and harvesting of the rabi crops. On January 13th, 2020 Lohri was celebrated at M.L Khanna D.A.V Public School, Dwarka with lot of zeal and enthusiasm.A special assembly was conducted by Kindergarten wing in which students of Pre – School and Pre - Primary participated. They all were wearing colourful traditional clothes and gave a marvellous and an energetic dance performance. Students were told about the importance of this festival and the things we use in the festival like popcorn, peanuts etc.
The lighting of the holy bonfire was done by school Principal Ms. Monika Mehan.Staff members gathered around the bonfire, offered prayers and relished sweets, peanuts and popcorns. All the teachers danced to the beats of dhol and traditional songs.
Kindergarten Wing organises Pyjama Party
M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka organized “Pyjama Party” for the students of Kindergarten in the school. All the children came in their warm Pyjamas and participated in all the activities with full enthusiasm. The corridors of Kindergarten wing were adorned with colourful balloons and attractive cartoon characters. Fun filled activities like pillow play, starry night, storytelling, DJ beats of music, magic show and tattoo making were the main attractions of the party.
Both teachers and children danced on the beats of the music. The tiny tots loved getting themselves clicked with air walker Doremon-their favourite cartoon character.. The return gifts were given to all of them. The day was full of euphoria and excitement for the Kindergarten wing.
GREEN COLOUR DAY
With an objective to recapitulate and reinforce green colour, Kindergarten Wing of M.L Khanna D.A.V Public School, Dwarka celebrated Green colour day.
The motive of celebrating this day was to make the children aware of the green colour, its significance and to develop the fine motor skills in the children. The day began with fun filled introduction concerning the colour green. The whole corridor was decorated with green balloons. Students were dressed up in different hues and tints of green. The colour of wisdom and intellectual energy developed positive vibes in the tiny tots. Focusing on the theme, students were asked to bring sprouts for the activity (cooking without fire). The children enjoyed the activity and made the learning event funfilled and sporty. The shades of green stimulated the little ones with happiness, energy and optimism.
Kindergarten Wing celebrates Mother’s Day
It is truly said, “God could not be everywhere so He created mothers”. Keeping the essence of mother’s love in view, the Kindergarten wing of M.L Khanna D.A.V Public School, Dwarka celebrated Mother’s week from 6 th May, 2019 to 10 th May, 2019.
A plethora of innovative and marvellous activities was organized for the tiny tots. With the assistance of their teachers, they made folding stick cards, Popsicle jewellery stands, straw necklaces and crowns for their mothers as a gift. The children enjoyed all the activities wholeheartedly. The week culminated with a special assembly in which the little ones presented a dance performance highlighting mother-child bond.
Kindergarten Wing celebrates Yellow Colour Day
With an objective to reinforce the significance of yellow colour which symbolises happiness and positivity, the Kindergarten wing of M.L Khanna D.A.V Public School, Dwarka celebrated Yellow Colour Day on 1 st May, 2019 .
The day began with funfilled activities revolving around yellow colour. The whole corridor was decorated with yellow balloons. Students were dressed up in different hues and tints of yellow. Focusing on the theme students were asked to bring boiled sweet corn for the activity. The
children enjoyed the activity and made the learning event active and sporty.
Gurupurab
The kindergarten wing of M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka celebrated Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary with devotion and reverence. On this occasion “Kirtan” was performed by the students of the school. They paid tributes to Guru Nanak Dev by spreading divine message of harmony, humility and equality through poems, speeches, and orations about the significance of Guru purab. “Ek Onkar” was recited followed by ‘shabads’ .
Finally the langer was distributed to all the children by the teachers. The spiritual ambience created by the devotional song and chants was appreciated by everyone.
Pajama Party
M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka organized “Pajama Party” for the students of kindergarten in the school. Pillow play, starry night , story telling, DJ beats of music, magic show and tattoo making were the main attractions of the party .All the tiny tots came in their Pajamas and participated in all the activities with full enthusiasm. Both teachers and children danced on the beats of music.
They were served the burger and fries and they loved dancing with their favourite cartoon character Chhota Bheem . The return gifts were given to all the children. It was a fun day for these tiny tots and their happiness was visible on their faces.
Picnic to Apno Ghar
“All work and no fun makes a student’s life dull” One of the most treasured memories of school life are visits and excursions. To ensure that students add more to these memories,M.L.Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka regularly organizes visit for them. The students of classes PS to II had their share of fun on a visit to “ApnoGhar” Amusement Park on 2nd Nov. 2018.The energetic and enthusiastic students were excited and geared up for their fun trip.
Smiling faces,twinkling eyes and giggling laughter all rolled into one .They enjoyed the rides. They also relished the lip smacking food served to them. The funand excitement was palpable and it required a lot of cajoling at the teachers end to make them leave the park.
Janmashtami Celebrations in Junior Wing
Janmashtami, the birth of lord Krishna was celebrated at M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka with great pomp and festivity by the tiny tots of Kindergarten. Dressed in ethnic attires, they gave a traditional touch to the entire celebration. The tableaux of Dashavatar of Lord Krishna was displayed in all the classrooms.The Matsaya Avatar, Koorma Avatar, Varaha Avatar, Narsimha Avatar, Vamana Avatar, The Parsurama Avtar, The Rama Avatra, Buddha Avatar, The Balarama Avatar and The Kalki Avatar were beautifully showcased by the blooming buds.
The children of classes I and II along with their teachers visited the classrooms of kindergarten to gain knowledge about different avatars of Lord Krishna. The Special assembly “Natkhat Kanha” was also conducted where children gave a splendid dance performance portraying the different stages of Lord Krishna’s life. They charged the stage and mesmerized the audience. Chant of Hare Rama and Hare Krishna echoed in the air and added spirit to the festive fervour.
Beach Party
The kindergarten wing of M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka organized a Beach Party for the little angels. Smiling faces, twinkly eyes and vibrant actions of the little ones expressed their happiness and joy. The beach party was arranged specially during the month when the city was facing scorching heat and humidity.
The beach ambience came alive with splish-splash water pool, the sea shells, juices and beach umbrellas for the shade. Playing in the sand and making castles on the beach added exuberance to the ambience. Some kids were joyously shrilling and splashing in the water while some of them were tapping their feet at the beats of music.
It was a euphoric moment to see the kids having fun in Beach Party
Mother’s Day Celebrations
“Mother`s Love- a brilliant GEM to be treasured”
The day that recognizes the essence of a mother was celebrated in high spirits and merriment by the blooming buds of Kindergarten Wing of the school. This being one of those occasions that none of us can afford to miss, was zealously enjoyed by one and all. Teachers made an earnest effort to instill the importance of mother in a child`s life through effective thematic presentations, moral stories, dramatization and video clippings. The students of Kindergarten had something more special and unique to bring a smile on their beloved mothers` face. They were involved in a week long activities where they made beautiful tiaras for their mother to make them look like Queen.
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They made beautiful flower necklace for their mother and made a Popsicle House as Home is where Mom is and also made Handprint Tote Bags for their mothers to gift them on Mother`s Day. Heart-Warming feelings filled the air with gratitude, appreciations and acknowledgement. A special Assembly was also conducted on 11th May, 2018 on the theme “Cradle of Comfort”. It focused on unconditional and sacrificial love, thus honouring mothers being in this world as a precious gift from God. Each child conveyed the solemn message, expressed his love and devotion towards the dignity of motherhood.
All in all it was an enjoyable and memorable week for each and every child and left an indelible mark on the innocent hearts.
Maroon Colour Day Celebrations
Colours are everywhere and it is always a wonderful experience to make children learn colours. To develop strong cognitive skills, the tiny tots of Pre School were introduced the first primary colour ‘red’ in a fun-filled manner. Children were familiarized with red colour through some effective and innovative teaching methodologies, magic tricks and with dramatization of story Little Red Riding Hood.
Students came dressed up in red clothes and red colour stick puppets and biscuits wrapped in red colour paper were given to all of them.
Earth Day Celebrations
Kindergarten wing celebrated Earth Day 2018 with four days of energized eco-activities to promote love for environment among students and also to sensitize them towards the need to conserve environment.
Activity “Love for Sapling” was held for the blooming buds where they watered the plants and trees under the guidance of a teacher and the gardener. Collage Making was done on the cutout of an earth to differentiate between the water and forests. Nature Walk was organised to make them feel close to nature. Rally within school premises was also organized for our tiny tots where they shouted the slogans like Save Earth Save life, etc.
A Special Assembly was also organized to mark the conclusion of the Earth Day Celebrations where the young learners showcased the importance of trees through a dance performance. The week ensures that these students would be nature lovers and contribute to the environment in a positive way.
ISA project ‘A Tryst with our Animal Friends’
M.L. Khanna D.A.V. Public School conducted its ISA project ‘A Tryst with our Animal Friends’. The project organized for the students of classes Pre-School to II included several interesting activities such as Animal Parade, Animal Dance and Role – Play. The Project aimed at making the young learners familiar with the rich fauna of countries namely India, China, Nigeria and Australia. The students observed, admired, identified and compared the special traits of various types of animals of the chosen countries. The participants performed with great zeal and enthusiasm in the activities and also developed feelings of love, care, empathy and admiration for the animals. The audience enjoyed all the performances. The students attempted worksheets and participated in a quiz based on the performances witnessed by them. The project was a great success as it emphasized and reinforced the need and importance of our rich fauna.
ISA activity ‘A Tryst with our Animal Friends’ was organized for the students of classes Pre-School to II which included several interesting activities such as Animal Parade, Animal Dance and Role – Play. The Project aimed at making the young learners familiar with the rich fauna of countries namely India, China, Nigeria and Australia. The students observed, admired, identified and compared the special traits of various types of animals of the chosen countries. The participants performed with great zeal and enthusiasm in the activities and also developed feelings of love, care, empathy and admiration for the animals.
Lohri Celebrations
Lohri was celebrated at ML Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. The mood was upbeat and the students of Kindergarten were totally absorbed in the festive spirit of Lohri. The students were dressed in traditional Punjabi attire and offered groundnuts, revari, and gachak to the God of fire. A special assembly was conducted by the bloomimg buds of Kindergarten showcasing the rich cultural folklore of Punjab through a marvellous dance performance. The teachers from Kindergarten recited a poem on the significance of Lohri.
The festival embodied a spirit of brotherhood, unity, gratitude and merrymaking generating a lot of happiness.
Christmas Week Celebration
Jingle of bells and joys in our hearts, it is the time of the year when Christmas celebrations bring festivities, fun and frolic in our lives. The Kindergarten wing of the school organised Christmas Week from 18th Dec. 2017 to 22nd Dec. 2017. An array of activities was planned for children to add more fun to the event.
Various fun filled and creative activities like Christmas tree craft, Santa cap making, Christmas tree decoration, snowman making were conducted. Children participated in all the activities with great zeal. They decorated Christmas trees beautifully.
A special assembly was conducted in which all the children took part enthusiastically .They came dressed up in white colour attire with Santa caps and danced to the tune of “Jingle bells” with the 8 feet long Santa Claus. Laughter and joy of the children added more exuberance to the festivities.
Special Assembly by PP Sparrow
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School-A Land of Learning
A special assembly on the theme School- A Land of Learning was conducted by Pre Primary Sparrow. Parents of the children were invited to attend the assembly. The Supervisory Head of Kindergarten extended the welcome address which was followed by chanting of holy Gayatri Mantra and Hindi prayer.
Various dance performances were presented by the enthusiastic kids of PP Sparrow on the songs highlighting the importance of school such as School Chale Hum, Ratta Maar, Suno Bachho and Masti Ki Paathsala.
School Principal Ms. Monika Mehan addressed the audience with her inspiring words. She thanked all the parents for showing their presence on the day and motivating students.
The assembly concluded with National Anthem
Special Assembly on Celebration of Indian Festivals
A special assembly was organised by the students of Pre Primary Dove on the theme UTSAV-Celebration of Indian Festivals. The assembly was attended by the parents also. Ms. Ekta Arora, Supervisory Head of Kindergarten, extended the welcome address to mark the beginning of the occasion.
Colours and celebrations of different Indian festivals such as Gurupuab, Navratras, Durga Puja, and Ganesh Chaturthi were showcased through beautiful performances by the young learners. The event was enjoyed by the audience. Learners also came to know about the rituals and the reasons behind the celebration of these festivals.
Principal Monika Mehan addressed the gathering with her inspiring words. The assembly concluded with National Anthem
Father Child Bond Week
“A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up brushes you off and let you try again”
The kindergarten wing of the school organized Father Child Bond Building Activities for the students of preschool from 20th November 2017 to 23rd November 2017 with zeal and enthusiasm. On this occasion, fathers of the students were invited to school. An entire week of fun activities was planned by the teachers to strengthen the bond between the father and the child.
A special set up was prepared for father child duo to perform various fun and frolic activities like Balancing Race, Cooking without Fire, Fun with Colours and Musical Chairs. Fathers and their children enthusiastically took part in these activities. Children looked very happy as their fathers were involved with them.
Fathers, while expressing their feelings on the occasion, appreciated the school for this unique idea of involving the parents in such activities.
In the end, Supervisory Head Ms. Ekta Arora expressed gratitude to all the fathers for making this event a success and sparing their valuable time to make their kids feel special.
Children’s Day Celebration in Kindergarten
The Kindergarten wing of M L Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka remembered Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and celebrated Children’s Day with zeal and fervor.
A special assembly was conducted by the teachers to make the children feel special. The blooming buds dressed in colourful clothes were full of excitement to see their teacher perform on stage. They were shown a short documentary movie on ‘Chacha Nehru’.
Biscuit packets were also distributed to the children on the occasion. There was enthusiasm in the air as they had a mask party and tapped their feet on the beats of music.It was a joyous and exciting day for the children.
Halloween Celebration
The school always reveres the festivals and traditions celebrated all over the world. Also known as ‘All Hallow’s Eve’, various activities done in Halloween are mostly associated with the idea to obtain good fortune. To apprise the students of the rich and unique tradition of the festival ‘Halloween’, the school celebrated it with great delight.
The Kindergarten wing of the school organised a Fancy dress show on the theme ‘Angels and Demons’ for Halloween Celebration. Students looked beautiful in different Halloween costumes of angels and witches. The reception area of the school was adorned with Jack-o-lantern, festival light for Halloween. Students of classes I and II were also shown a video on Halloween. A spooky dance party was also arranged wherein students of classes Pre School to II wearing Halloween masks prepared by them, tapped their feet on different Halloween songs. The day was filled with joy and thrill. Principal Monika Mehan appreciated the zeal and enthusiasm of the little learners.
Gurpurab Celebrations
The Kindergarten wing of M L Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka celebrated Gurupurab with great zeal to mark the birthday of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Little ones dressed up in white with their heads covered with saffron handkerchiefs, looked attractive. They offered prayers to Shri Guru Nank Dev Ji by reciting shabads. There was an air of serenity and peace everywhere in the school. Guru ka langar was served to the students which included biscuits, milkshakes and fruit.
The senior wing of the school also celebrated Gurpurab with gaiety and fervor. A special assembly was organized on the occasion wherein students presented holy shabad. One of the students presented a speech enlightening the students about the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Speaking to the students on the occasion, School Principal Monika Mehan impressed upon them that the true religion is humanity only and motivated them to follow the path of universal brotherhood and peace.
Tryst with Animals and Birds
A week long fun filled activities ‘Tryst with Animals and Birds’ was organized for the students of Kindergarten from Monday, 18th September2017 to Friday22nd September 2017. The week not only promised enjoyment but also gave a practical exposure to the students. Special Assembly was conducted by the students of Pre Primary Dove on the theme “Fun With Animals”. All the students came dressed up as animals or birds and enjoyed presenting the dance on the song “Pussy Cat” and “Dancing Animals”.
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The teachers of kindergarten wing presented a puppet show to encourage tiny tots to treat animals with care and compassion. Various activities were also organized like Bird Nest Activity, Paper Bag, Animal Puppets, Animal Parade and Meeting with Farm Animals to make children more aware about their appearance, their sounds and their lives. Children enjoyed enacting the animals and birds and also got the chance to get closer to the nature during the week.
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of traditions. Grandparents are the family’s strong foundation. Through their special love and care, grandparents are always close to heart. To honour the children’s pillars of strength, the Kindergarten wing of M L Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka celebrated Grandparent’s Day on 11th September 11, 2017.
The event commenced with the welcome of grandparents. Students of Pre School displayed the dance performances on the songs like Dadi amma maan jao, Nani teri morni ko mor le gye, Muchho wale Dadu, Dada Dadi Nana Nani and retro mix. Music apt to the theme, enthusiasm and cheer by grandparents made the atmosphere euphoric.
Principal Monika Mehan expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the grandparents for gracing the occasion and making the day special for their grandchildren. Teachers interacted with the grandparents during the high tea organized after the celebration. Grandparents also shared their happiness on participating in the function.
Special Assembly by Pre School-Apple on Fitness Matters, Wellness Works
A special assembly was conducted on the theme ‘Fitness Matters, Wellness Works’ involving all the students of Pre School Apple. Parents of the students were also invited to attend the occasion. The event began with the welcome of parents, which was followed by Gaytari Mantra, English prayer and welcome dance. Different types of exercises and energetic dance performances such as Ball Dance, Yoga Asanas and Hoopla Dance were showcased by the lively students of Pre School Apple.
Principal Monika Mehan, in her address, thanked the parents for showing their presence on the day and appreciated students for a marvelous show. She also encouraged everyone to practise healthy living and have positive thinking. The assembly concluded with the National Anthem.
Teacher’s Day Celebration
Teacher’s Day was celebrated in the Junior Wing of the school to pay tribute to Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan and also to express gratitude to the teachers for their sincere efforts in ensuring holistic development of learners. Students from classes Pre School and Pre Primary exhibited their talent as a treat to the teachers.
They expressed their love and respect for their teachers with a dance performance which made the day even more special. It was indeed a memorable day for all the teachers.
Special Assembly –A Tribute to Dhyan Chand
(Famous Hockey Player)
The kindergarten wing of M. L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka organized a Special Assembly on Monday, 28th August 2017 to pay tribute to the famous hockey player Dhyan Chand. Students of Pre-School and Pre-Primary showcased a foot tapping dance performance on the song Chak De India.
The students were also informed about the life, achievements and his notable performance in India’s National game hockey.It was an informative and interesting assembly. Principal Monika Mehan motivated the students to actively participate in sports and display team-spirit.
Independence Day Celebrations
The kindergarten wing of M L Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka , celebrated Independence Day with great zeal and fervour. Befitting the occasion, children were not only dressed up in Saffron, White and Green clothes but they also brought tricolored food items.
Principal, Ms. Monika Mehan unfurled the National flag during the assembly. Performances like patriotic songs and dances marked the celebration. The highlight of the programme was the dance performance by our little soldiers of Pre School on the song ‘Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawaano Ka’. A skit was presented on ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’ by the students of Pre Primary to commemorate the freedom struggle.
The participants spell bound the audience with their performance and also energized them with patriotic fervor.
Special Assembly by Pre School- Strawberry
A special assembly on ‘Spectrum of Festivals’ was organized by the students of Pre School-Strawberry. The event was attended by the parents of the tiny tots. The programme commenced with the welcome address by the Supervisory head of Kindergarten. It was followed by chanting of holy ‘Gayatri Mantra’ and English prayer.
The spirit and celebrations of different festivals such as Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami and Independence Day were showcased through performances by enthusiastic learners of Pre School-Strawberry. Principal Monika Mehan enlightened the audience with her inspiring words. The assembly concluded with the National Anthem.
Janmashtami Celebrations
Janmashtami Festival was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by the students of Kindergarten at M. L.Khanna, DAV Public School, Dwarka.
Children, dressed up as Krishna and Radha and in other traditional outfits, looked pretty. They made head gears with peacock feather and wore them too. Flutes and matkis were also decorated by the little ones. The students also prepared tableaux depicting the story of Lord Krishna from birth of Bal Krishna to Kans vadh.
A special assembly was also conducted to mark the birth of the deity. Students celebrated the occasion by singing and dancing with great joy.
Rakshabandhan Celebrations
Rakshabandhan is one of the most endearing ways to celebrate bond between brothers and sisters. To strengthen this bond “Eco Friendly Rakhi Making Activity” was conducted in the classes Pre-School and Pre- Primary
The celebrations also included an inspiring show by the students of Pre-School in the assembly where they danced to the tunes of “Rakshabandhan Song” showcasing their love for each other.
Special Assembly by Pre School-Plum
A special assembly was conducted by the tiny tots of Pre School-Plum on the theme “Splash into Seasons”. The occasion commenced with the welcome speech by the supervisory head of Kindergarten which was followed by chanting of holy Gayatri Mantra and English prayer. The flavours of different seasons such as summer, rainy, autumn and winter were showcased through a mesmerizing presentation by the blooming buds of Pre School-Plum.
Principal Monika Mehan, in her address, thanked the parents for being there to encourage their children She illuminated the parents about the crucial role they can play by spending quality time with their children. The assembly concluded with the rendition of National Anthem.
Father - Child Bond Building Activities
To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.
Kindergarten wing of DAV Dwarka celebrated Father-Child Bond by organizing activities galore carried through a week. The activities played a significant role in fostering socio-emotional and cognitive development of young children and bringing smile to their faces.
The activities like ‘dress me up’ race, cooking without fire, fun with paint and musical chairs were played by all the fathers along with their children and thus thoroughly enjoyed which made them understand the uniqueness of a father’s relationship with a child.
Principal Ms. Monika Mehan congratulated all father participants for being a support by showing active involvement and thus making the programme a great success.
Earth Day Celebration
Students of classes I to IV celebrated ‘Earth Day’ on 22nd April with great fervor. A group song was presented to pay a rich tribute to Mother Earth. Followed by this , students presented a skit to create awareness to preserve it and to take certain important measures to nourish it. A few wonderful poems were also recited in the glory of Mother Earth. A thought provoking speech was delivered by Pratam Saluja of IV Class to mark the day.
The programme concluded with a pledge to sensitise the students to be respectful and responsible for nurturing our Mother Earth.
Baisakhi Celebration
Students of classes I to IV celebrated celebrated Baisakhi on 13th April with joy and enthusiasm. The programme commenced with a group song by students of classes III and IV to welcome the festival, Class II students presented colourful folk dances of Punjab where the festival finds its roots .
A play was also performed by the budding actors of class IV students to mark the day. Students presented informative speeches to highlight the significance of Baisakhi and the history related to it. Principal Ms. Monika Mehan addressed the students sensitizing them of the importance of various festivals in our country and the pride we should all have in being an Indian.
Children’s Week
At DAV Public School Sector 6, Dwarka, it is our constant endeavor to make each day fun filled and interesting for children. We love to see them going home with a smile on their faces and eagerly looking forward to come back the next day. Children’s Week was organized for children from 7th November 2014 to 14th November 2014 on account of “Children’s Day”. It was celebrated in the Pre- School to Class II section with lot of fun activities. The sequence of activities held was as follows:
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7th November 2014- Pre- School and Pre- Primary enjoyed Rolling Ball game and Balancing Race respectively. In Class I and II children had a competition on Musical Chair and One Leg Race. Also they enjoyed vegetable pulao in the lunch time.
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10th November 2014- Pre- School and Pre- Primary participated in and enjoyed class activities like Leaf Printing and Vegetable Printing. Students of Class I and II showed their creativity in ‘Fish Making’ activity with CD and had Fun time Riddles in the class. Also they ate healthy Cheela for lunch.
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11th November 2014- On this day all the children from Pre School to class II got a colouring worksheet on ‘Chacha Nehru ‘and recited poem on the same.
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12th November 2014- Pre- School and Pre Primary classes made Wall Hangings and Cards. Students of Class I and II participated in Story Dramatization and Poem recitation.
The facilitators tried to make his week extra special for children. On 13th November2014 a “Mask Party” was organized where children wore colourful masks and enjoyed their snacks and danced with their teachers in the front lawn of the school. On 14th November 2014 children came dressed like “Chacha Nehru” for the special assembly on Children’s Day. The celebration started with a song by the teachers wishing the students on Children’s Day. The facilitators told the students about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and his great love for children. Children were told that the reason he is lovingly called ‘Chacha Nehru’ by children and his birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day.
The highlight of the day was the story on Chacha Nehru which was told by Ms. Rinku. She was dressed like Chacha Nehru and enacted like him. Children enjoyed her presentation and the story narrated by her on Chacha Nehru.
The dance performances and skit by the teachers made the children jump with glee. The presence of the Bunny with Bunny dance with his amusing antics had them splits and they were eager to dance with him to foot tapping music.The entire day was dedicated to children and they truly enjoyed their special day. The Principal Ms Monika Mehan wished children a very Happy children’s Day and told them to be kind, helpful and generous and respectful to everyone and to lead a healthy and disciplined life.
STORY DRAMATIZATION
Stories work their own magic on children by enchanting, enriching and enlightening them. But most importantly they inspire and stimulate the young minds.
The Class II students of DAV Dwarka presented enactment of hilarious stories based on the adventures of great historical personalities like Birbal & Tenali Raman on Thursday, the 16th October 2014. A moving and touching story ‘Idgah’ which showcased the selflessness and love of a young child and the motivating story of ‘The Ant and the Grass Hopper’ sensitised the children about the importance of being diligent and sincere. Attired in beautiful costumes little wonders of Class II captured the quintessence of these timeless classics with a splash of originality and a dash of vibrancy.
The programme concluded with an appreciable note by Principal, Ms. Monika Mehan. She asserted that such stories are an educational medium to demonstrate the importance of values such as loving and respecting your family, keeping your promises, protecting the weak, importance of perseverance and so on.
RAMAYANA DRAMATIZATION
Students of class I presented Dramatization based on the magnum opus of Hindu Mythology, the Ramayana. Children were dressed up in colourful costumes and depicted different characters of Ramayana like king Dasharath, Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana, Sita and so on.
Various Scenes from Ramayana were depicted sequentially and it appeared as if the characters have come in real from the pages of Ramayana. The wonderful performance of the children was appreciated by one and all. The programme concluded with an appreciable note by Principal Ms. Monika Mehan.
She asserted that Ramayana is not just a story but also an educational medium to demonstrate the importance of values such as loving and respecting your family, keeping your promises, protecting the weak and so on.
CLAY MODELLING
Students of Pre Primary participated with a lot of gaiety and enthusiasm in the Clay Modelling Activity.
As soon as children were given the clay, they immediately began to poke, pinch, twist, roll and mould it to fabricate wonderful objects like their dream house, jewellery items, flowers, Lord Ganesha , animals like snakes, tortoise etc. The purpose of this activity was to develop both fine and major motor skills and open the door to greater self expression and imagination.
FANCY DRESS
To create awareness about people who help us in our day to day life, the students of class Pre Primary presented a fabulous Fancy Dress Show.
The tiny tots took an opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude towards the people who keep us in our daily life. The purpose of conducting the show was to blend learning with fun , to develop their confidence and improve their self expressions.