Students of Year 5 kicked off the Science Week by exploring the cosmos to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students along with parents explored real-world scientific issues related to space and sustainability. The activities planned helped to discover and understand the vast and amazing universe that surrounds us. Activities conducted helped the parents and children to express their creativity using the STEM challenges. The stem challenge helped the students to systematically think through problems, apply the information they have learnt about technology and engineering to figure out the best solutions. Overall it was an engaging day with a range of exciting activities.
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English Week is a dedicated event that aims to immerse students in the rich world of the English language and literature. This annual celebration is designed to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of English in all its facets. It serves as a platform for nurturing creativity, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Year 5's English Week, themed "Green Literature Expedition," was a remarkable event aimed at promoting environmental awareness and language proficiency. The week-long carnival featured an array of engaging activities that allowed students to explore the intricate relationship between language, literature, and nature. In essence, English Week is a vibrant and educational initiative that seeks to enrich students' language and literary abilities, ignite a passion for reading and writing, and cultivate a supportive English language learning environment within the school community. It represents a dedicated effort to celebrate and elevate the English language as an essential tool for communication and self-expression.
Students enthusiastically celebrated the day by participating in activities that inspired young learners to explore the mystical world of the famous author.
Theme for this year was: The Gloriumptiuos World of Roald Dahl. Students were given a choice to create their own dictionary of Roald Dahl’s Vocabulary which not only helped them to enhance their vocabulary skills but gave wings to their imagination. Others designed a character flip book exploring Roald Dahl characters as the famous writer provides the perfect opportunity to explore characterization. Some pupils read facts about Dahl which they had researched themselves. The day reiterated the many ‘life lessons’ that Dahl’s books contain which are still very much relevant today. Overall it was an active and insightful learning experience for the Students. International Day of Charity was observed on 5th September 2023.
The day was officially declared by the United Nations (which comprises of 193 countries that are member states) in 2012. 5th September was chosen as the official date to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa. Year 5 students celebrated International Day of Charity to raise awareness on helping others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. Collaboration through group discussions and public speaking skills were developed as students formulated ideas to raise awareness. Students created posters or presentations about different charity initiatives and the causes they support to raise awareness. Students showed their creativity by composing poems on the importance of giving, helping and kindness. An informative session was conducted by Dr. Yousra to help students make smart choices in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She touched upon the following topics: Healthy life style, nutritional values of food items, importance of exercising, proper sleeping habits, physical hygiene, mental and emotional health. Students were excited to see the healthy lunch box ideas shared by doctor and were eager to share with their mother. Students enthusiastically participated in the quiz at the end of the session. Overall it was a successful event as it reinforced the concept of healthy lifestyle which also helps in improving self-esteem.
21st September is marked as World Gratitude Day as well as the International Day of Peace. Students of Year 5 were made aware of why Peace day is celebrated and how as a global citizen we can contribute to it. They expressed their gratitude to their parents, teachers, helpers and everything that helps them lead their lives with ease, through thank you notes.
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