GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS IN TAFS JR WING
Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2nd, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. This year, on the occasion of Gandhiji’s 155th birth anniversary TAFS Junior Wing organized a series of engaging and educational activities on October 1st, to honour his legacy and teachings, particularly focusing on his principles of non-violence, peace, cleanliness, self-reliance, and moral integrity.
To symbolize Gandhiji's iconic round spectacles and promote creativity. Students of UKG did a craft activity where they created spectacles using colourful bangles. This activity encouraged artistic expression while emphasizing Gandhi’s vision.
Class I made models of the charkha using paper cut outs to illustrate Gandhi's role in the Swadeshi movement and his use of the charkha for self-reliance. It helped them to understand the importance of self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Children of class II created stick puppets of the three monkeys using ice cream sticks and cut outs of monkey faces to convey the moral lesson of "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." This activity encouraged children to follow ethics and moral values inspired by Gandhi's teachings in our day-to-day lives.
To deepen understanding of Gandhi's philosophies. Students of class III delivered speeches highlighting key teachings of Gandhi ji, including non-violence, truth, peace, self-reliance, cleanliness and the importance of education. This activity inspired reflection on how these principles can be applied today.
Class IV students creatively expressed significant events in Gandhi's life. They made informative posters on different inspiring incidents from Gandhi’s life which are special and left a mark on their mind. This activity encouraged research and critical thinking about historical events.
Children of class V wrote inspirational Hindi stories and incidents related to Gandhi's cleanliness drives, reinforcing the importance of hygiene and public health. Their stories reflected Gandhi's efforts towards sanitation and cleanliness.
Students enthusiastically wrote and spoke out slogans promoting cleanliness, such as "Cleanliness is next to godliness" and "Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat." This initiative fostered a sense of responsibility towards maintaining a clean environment.
The celebrations of Gandhi Jayanti successfully promoted the core values that Mahatma Gandhi stood for. Through a mix of creative activities and discussions, students gained a deeper appreciation for his contributions to society. The event not only commemorated Gandhi’s legacy but also encouraged students to embody his principles in their daily lives.