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Creativity, culture and awareness mark Diwali celebrations
Students at Apeejay School, Faridabad, bring art, learning and responsibility together
Apeejay School, Sector 15, Faridabad, celebrated Diwali through a series of activities that brought together creativity, cultural learning and environmental awareness. From decorating diyas and making lanterns to participating in a rangoli competition and promoting an eco-friendly Diwali, students engaged in activities that reflected the festival’s traditions and the importance of responsible celebrations.
Exploring Diwali through art and history
The celebrations began with creative activities across different classes. Students of Class VI participated in a Diya Decoration Activity, expressing their creativity through colourful designs. Class VII students took part in a Lantern-making Activity, showcasing their artistic skills.
Meanwhile, Class VIII students explored the cultural and historical significance of Diwali through a presentation titled Diwali Through History: Stories, Sources and Traditions. The presentation helped students understand the festival beyond its celebrations, focusing on its history and cultural significance.
Rangoli competition brings out artistic talent
Adding colour to the festivities, an Inter-house Rangoli Making Competition was organised for students of Classes IX and XI. The participants displayed their creativity, teamwork and artistic skills through their rangoli designs.
Kabir House and Gautam House jointly secured the first position, while Nanak House and Vivekanand House shared the second position.
The competition provided students with an opportunity to work together while expressing their creativity. All participants and winners were congratulated for their efforts in making the celebrations memorable.
Interact Club promotes a Green Diwali
As part of World Interact Week, the school’s Interact Club organised an anti-cracker Drive titled Green Diwali: A Breath of Fresh Air. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of bursting crackers and encourage safe, eco-friendly celebrations.
Interact Club members visited every class, sensitising students through short talks and slogans. They explained how firecrackers contribute to air and noise pollution, harm animals and pose health hazards.
Students were encouraged to celebrate by lighting diyas, decorating their homes and spreading awareness in their neighbourhoods.
The campaign concluded with students pledging to celebrate Diwali responsibly and encourage their families and friends to do the same.
Reflecting the Interact Club’s motto, Create Lasting Impact, the drive ended with the message: Let’s Light Up Diyas, Not the Sky.
