‘Protect planet Earth’

There are more than eight billion people on Earth. But when it comes to protecting the planet from pollution and deforestation, only a few come forward to contribute and make a difference. We must realise that by taking part in activities such as picking up litter and planting more trees, we can surely make the world a happier, healthier place to live.

Recently, students across Apeejay schools in India participated in the Earth Day celebrations. Each year, the day is commemorated on the 22^nd of April to demonstrate the need for environmental preservation. At Apeejay School, Model Town in Jalandhar,the celebrations for Earth Day began with a thematic assembly where students presented poems and speeches highlighting the importance of the occasion. Further, they sung a melodious song on saving the Earth followed by a beautiful dance performance.

Young learners also pledged to reduce, reuse and recycle to save the blue planet. In addition to this, a poster making competition was organised in the school themed ‘Nurture the Nature’ and the Principal Mr Malkiat Singh felicitated the students with exciting prizes. He further urged them to contribute in making the planet clean and green.

To mark the day’s importance, Rhythms Kinderworld School in the same city encouraged pre-primary kids to dress up in green and blue coloured clothes. As part of the school assembly, Upper Kindergarten students stated some mind-boggling facts about Earth Day. Other activities included finger-dabbing, tearing and pasting, earbud dabbing to make the little ones aware of their surroundings and enhance their creativity, imagination and fine motor skills.

With the intention of promoting environmental awareness and sustainability, Apeejay School, Tanda Road provided students a unique opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting the planet and take action to address ecological issues. Therefore, the pre-primary students as well as those from classes 1 to 4 participated in a plant sapling drive. To extend the celebration beyond the school and foster community engagement, a ‘go-green’ rally was also held. Students of classes 5 to 8 carried beautiful and colourful posters in their hands to convey the message of saving trees.

Truly, the dangers posed to the earth and the environment are unending. And so, sensitation is the need of the hour. Therefore, Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park in Delhi conducted an assembly on the topic ‘Save Earth’. It included thought-provoking messages to apprise students about the importance of ‘Earth Day’. The tone was set with the quote: ‘It is only when the last river is poisoned will we realise that money is not edible.’

Further, students presented a gripping presentation featuring a poignant poem recitation. Their showcase awakened many to proactively work towards saving the environment. This was followed by a session discussing the measures on preserving the environment. Ms. Shweta Oberoi, Primary In-charge of the school said, “The need to keep the environment green and maintain the glory of the environment is crucial for future generations to come.”

With heartfelt consciousness and zeal, Apeejay School, Noida enlightened students about the impact of each human being’s carbon footprint generated on the planet. To celebrate Earth Day, class 8 students put up a brilliant show based on the theme, ‘Invest in your Planet.’

In the senior wing of the school, a plethora of activities were conducted to initiate sensitivity among students. Sharing her pearls of wisdom, the Principal of the school, Ms Ritu Kohli asked students to not only focus on studies but also proactively participate in saving the environment. She also advised young minds to walk on the footsteps of the celebrated climate activist, Greta Thunberg.

In addition to this, celebrations regarding the importance of climate change were specially held in the junior wing of the school. As part of it, primary students became crusaders for environmental conservation. Besides planting saplings, a special assembly was held in the school auditorium wherein the students shared their views about practical measures that can be adopted for environmental protection. Through a talk, poem, dance and skit, students highlighted the ways in which all of us can contribute to make our environment better. At the end of the event, each child pledged to contribute through practicing waste segregation, following the 3Rs and using of eco- friendly bags.

Addressing the students, Ms Kohli shared, “Everyday should be an Earth Day as we need to protect our mother Earth. For that, we need to bring about small changes in our daily routine.” Sharing a similar sentiment, Ms Smriti Samuel, Junior Wing In-charge, stated that one must shun single-use plastic and chart out methods to protect the planet.