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One world - Many festivals
The world is turning into a Global village and we need to understand, appreciate, adopt and adjust to this 'Global culture', which is a confluence of myriad cultures existing in a plethora of activities under this project 'One world- many festivals' around the world, The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals that are perceived as a carrier of joy and peace in teh community.
In an endeavour to celebrate the many culture of the world the students lf our school were engaged in a plethora of activities under the project 'One World - many Festivals'. The activities comprised of a 'Talent Show' for class IX familiarising the students about the traditions & festivals of India, Japan, Spain, China and Thailand followed by a PPT by class X showing showcasing the ideas, customs, social behaviour & their festivities & Poem Recitation by class IV & V students on different festivals of these countries and a fun filled cross word puzzle on the festivities of these countries for class vi. The learning was phenomenal. The students learned to respect and admire other countries while exploring about them & celebrating them.
CRAFTING TRADITIONS
Traditional art forms play a pivotal role in the manifestation of the culture and tradition of a particular place. They reflect the daily life style, value systems and the beliefs of the people of a region. Thus, it is synonymous to the cultural identity of a place. Identifying this potential of the traditional art forms in throwing light on the the ethnic diversity across the worldthe students of the school were engaged in a collaborative project titled 'Crafting Traditions', that witnessed an enthusiastic participation of students from classes III - XII.The main objective od the project was to celebrate the craft traditions of Japan, Mexico, Turkey. Kenya, Poland and India.
The myriad activities that spanned across 7-8 months under this project comprised of practising of polish craft of 'Pisanki' by creating embellished Easter eggs and Bags, participating in Swagtham programme by Japanese Foundation where the students learned about the Japanese traditional craft 'Fuurin',Visit to carft Museum & Dilli Haat to learn about the diverse and rich craft forms of India, a workshop on paper machie - one of the oldest folk art of Bihar, visit to Mandawa , where they learned about Fresco Art. The culmination of the activities was marked by a spectacular craft exhibition cum bazaar 'Craft Cornucopia' held on October 11 & 12, 2019.
The project was instrumental in celebrating and respecting the ethnic diversity across the world through the medium of folk art.
VISIT TO MANDAWA: LEARNING FRESCO ART !
Students of Class XI visited Mandawa in Rajasthan. It is Asia's largest open art gallery. The opulently decorated walls of the havelis in Shekhawati region of Mandawa were great lessons for students to know about Fresco art.
Students of the school had a rare opportunity to meet legendary and supereminent artist Shri Bhairun Lal Swarnkar from Madawa, Rajasthan and attend a workshop on Fresco art by him on their visit to Nawalgarh, Rajasthan on May 11, 2019.
Through this illuminating workshop, students got to know so much about the technique of this 18th century art, also known as -आला गिल्ला पद्धति I Students walked in the Podar Haveli Museum and had a hands-on experience with the artist, who commenced the workshop with an explanation about sources and processes used in getting the natural colours for making frescoes. Students were given worksheets to understand creation of different shades with combination of basic colours. Colouring of patterns and designs used in frescoes were practiced during the workshop.
A dazzling display of artistic talent by the artist left the students wonderstruck. Students enjoyed the workshop and carried the lost art of Fresco from the galleries and archives of Podar Haveli Museum in their hearts.
PARTICIPATION IN SWAGATAM PROGRAM by Japan Foundation, New Delhi.
On April 26, 2019 students of classes V to VIII visited the JAPAN FOUNDATION New Delhi at their centre in Lajpat Nagar to participate in JFND Swagatam Program, where the students learned about Japanese culture and craft.
They participated there in a quiz on Japan, visited the library and learnt the Japanese traditional craft-Fuurin, Japanese wind chimes !
PAPIER MACHE WORKSHOP
A three day workshop on Papier Mache, the oldest folk art of India from Bihar, was organised in the school under the aegis of SPIC MACAY on 27th, 29th and 30th April 2019 by renowned craftsperson, Smt Jyoti Karn.
This hands-on experience in learning the craft left students asking for more and the workshop was extended to another day i.e. May 1, 2019. Students created animal and bird figures besides objects of utility like pen stands,bowls, baskets etc. The objects were then adorned with popular Madhubani Art-black bold outline with vibrant colours filled in between.
The students were awestruck by this unique eco-friendly technique to create products of everyday use. In today's world of ubiquitous plastic and its pollution, students learned a craft deep-seated in upcycling, which can go a long way in saving the environment.
EASTER WITH EMBELLISHED EGGS!
Students learned PISANKI ( POLISH CRAFT) and came to know about this Polish Easter tradition of adorned eggs.
A day before Easter i.e. Saturday, April 20, 2019 (HOLY SATURDAY), an activity of Egg painting was conducted in the school, where the students painted eggs and enjoyed this custom for preparation for Easter celebrations in Poland. They also created an Easter basket.
Students got acquainted with the most endearing and beloved tradition in Poland-the blessing of Easter baskets.
Sustainable city challenges checkmated
STUDENTS MADE RESPONSIBLE TO BE SUSTAINABLE
With a view to promote green actions and sustainable development goals Mother’s Global School, Preet Vihar carried out a project tilted ‘Sustainable City – Challenges checkmated’ with special focus on Waste Management, Human Resource Management and Transport & Mobility . Students from classes III – IX made an earnest effort to explore and analyze the challenges faced by countries like Japan, India, Sweden and U.K. in setting up a sustainable city and the viable solutions thereon through a wide spectrum of activities under this project with a global dimension. The meticulously planned intra and online inter school activities that spanned across the months of July and August included Presentation & Group discussion, Book Mark making, Smart Toons, Virtual modeling, Ad Shows and Music to advance Sustainability & Blog Writing, wherein students showcased and shared their novel ideas on the theme.
The culmination of the project was marked by an interschool fest ‘YES (Youth empowered for Sustainability)’ cum Expert Talk held on August 27, 2018. The resource person for the expert talk, Mr. Sorit Gupto, Editor, Gobar Times published by Centre for Science and Environment enlightened the students on the importance of sustainable development and their responsibility towards the same.
The project was instrumental not only in enhancing the creative and critical thinking of the students but also in helping them make responsible choices in their life.
Students of class VIII visited Toilet Museum on May 4, 2019 under ISA Project “Clean Water and Sanitation Management- A Universal Imperative to Sustain life”.
The Museum has a rare collection of facts, pictures and objects detailing the historic evolution of toilets from 2500 B.C. to date.
Students acquired information about Toilet related Social customs, toilet etiquettes,prevailing sanitation conditions and legislative efforts of the times.
Nature Explorers Nurtured in Mother's Global School
In its endeavour to bring the students closer to the nature and to embed international dimension in its curriculum, Mother’s Global School Preet Vihar carried out a project titled ‘Nature Explorers’ in collaboration with ‘Hogarth Primary School, Essex, U.K. The project that spanned across the months of April and May witnessed an enthusiastic participation of 100% students from pre-primary to class III in a wide range of activities like Nature Walk, Bird Watching, Show and Tell, Recitation on trees and so on. From the leaf stamps to the Christmas wreath making the plethora of meticulously planned activities was, indeed, the celebration of the innate creativity and diverse talents of the little learners. Apart from exploring, enhancing and exchanging information on the flora and fauna of India and U.K through the fun filled activities carried out beyond the confines of the class rooms, the project also taught the young ones to be sensitive towards their friends in nature i.e trees and animals.
The project was also instrumental in instilling the spirit of inquiry, team spirit among the inquisitive minds.