Science club:
The Science club saw a hub of activities wherein the children of different grades learnt different theories by personally experimenting them. The 3rd and 4th Graders learnt about the Properties of Air. By dipping an empty glass in a bowl of water, they learnt that Air creates pressure and takes up space. They also learnt about the pressure air exerts with the help of a fully filled bottle, which, when pricked with needle will exert pressure and spill water with great force.
The 5th and 6th Graders were excited to hold their colorful Kaleidoscopes. The students followed the detailed instructions given by the teachers and brought materials like 3 broad glass pieces, broken bangles, colored papers to make their personal kaleidoscopes.
The 7th and 8th Graders learnt through experimentation the natural methods of purifying water. They first learnt the technique of using alum and potassium permanganate to purify water. They also learnt to make a water filter using baggase, coal, cotton, sand and pebbles. The students were able to clearly see the natural and effective manner in which sedimentation and filtration takes place. The experiments conducted were simple and can be done in a cost-effective manner.
Integrity club:
Students from 3rd Grade to 8th grades learnt the Integrity club pledge and understood its deep meaning. Videos of Mata Amritanandamayi’s selfless work towards the society were shown to inspire selflessness and instill responsibility in the minds of the young minds. Students of 5th and 6th Grade watched a documentary which detailed the life of Swami Vivekananda’s spiritual journey. It also helped them understand how he tirelessly worked in his short span of life to spread the message of discipline, spirituality and develop inner strength through meditation.
Eco and Nature Club:
Students in all grades learnt about the habitats of rain creatures like snail, earthworm, crab etc. The season was ideal as the rain brings these creatures above the ground for the students to observe and understand. Students made posters to depict their understanding of these animals.
Literary Club:
The focus on this club was to inculcate public speaking. Students from every grade were encouraged to share stories and recite poems in the language that they are comfortable in. The thrust was to instill confidence and develop their language skills. Students participated whole-heartedly and were heard telling stores and recite poems in English, Hindi, Marathi etc and slokas in Sanskrit.
Art Club:
Finger paper puppets adorned the tiny fingers of 3rd and 4th graders. The students enjoyed making these puppets out of chart paper. They drew figures of their choice and their imagination was on display on their fingers. The 5th and 6th Graders learnt the art of making collage out of newspaper and magazine cut-outs. Students also used the art paper which looked very vibrant when cut in to small pieces to make images like flower vases, flowers etc. Every student in the 7th and 8th Grade had a smile on their face as they held the rose made by them using Duplex paper. They understood how these simple techniques can be utilized to make thoughtful gifts instead of spending money to buy gifts from outside.
Health and Wellness Club:
Students from 3th to 8th grade were engaged in learning how the body and mind work in unison. The students came up with skits to show how to remain physically active which in turn will lead to an alert mind. Students also had discussions on how to avoid junk foods and be conscious of their eating habits. The open discussion helped the children to understand the unhygienic way in which road side foods are cooked and why one should avoid them. Skits were performed by students where these points were highlighted.
