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Navratra celebrations in city schools
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, October 10
In order to make the children aware of India's rich cultural heritage Navratras were celebrated with great religious fervour at the local BCM School, Dugri, today. Children wore colourful traditional dresses to mark the occasion and Garba was the main attraction. Girls, dressed up in traditional Gujarati mirror work ‘‘chaniya cholis’’ and boys in dhoti-kurta with colourful dandiya sticks in their hands got into the festive spirit. Even classrooms wore a new look today as these were decorated with streamers and glitter tapes.
‘‘Navratras are dedicated to Goddess Durga, we wanted the kids to know the value of our traditions and the way it is celebrated throughout the country, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra’’, said the Principal, D. Vandna Shahi. Everest Playway and Nursery School:
A function was held in the school today to mark Navratras. Tiny-tots dressed in bright dresses presented a charming show.The children prayed to Lord Rama and enjoyed dandiya dance. Mr Rajinder Sharma, president, Everest Schools, while encouraging the children told them about the ancient Indian culture. Anika, Sahaj, Jasleen, Any, Isha and others gave a musical performance. The Principal of the school, Ms Poonam Sharma, distributed sweets and fruits among the children. She thanked the parents who were present there to attend the function. Spring Dale Senior Secondary School, Sherpur:
Navratra celebrations were organised in the school today. Dandiya raas was performed by a group of 24 students. Director and founder Principal, Ms Avinash Kaur Walia, addressed the students on the occasion. The Principal, Ms Sandeep Raikhi, exhorted the students to lead a life of a ‘‘victor’’ by nipping the evil in the bud.Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School:
A fun-filled Dasehra mela was organised in Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Udham Singar Nagar, on Saturday. Students of classes I to X from the two branches of the school in Udham Singh Nagar and Kitchlu Nagar, participated in the mela. Different competitions like debate, poster making, mask making and mukat making were organised to give an opportunity to the students to exhibit their talents. A science exhibition was also organised by the students of classes VI to X. The students displayed models of volcanoes, information and technology, landmarks in science, different types of soils etc. Parents turned out in large numbers and appreciated the hard work put in by the students. Various stalls of mouth -watering delicacies were also put upon the occasion.Ms Mukta Gogia, relationship manger from Top Careers and You, was also invited to guide the parents on the right choice of career and proper personality development of children. Ms Sunil Arora, Principal, exhorted the students to channelise their energies by taking part of in extra- curricular activities. M.G.M. Public School:
An inter-house declamation contest for the senior wing students was organised at M.G.M Public School, Dugri. There were 12 participants in the final round, three from each house. The Director of the school, Mr Gajjan Singh Thind, congratulated the students and staff for presenting a good show. He highlighted the importance of confidence and reiterated the fact that by conducting declamation contests and debates confidence could be instilled in students. The results of the declamation contest are as follows: Gurpreet Kaur(Class VII- Hemkunt House) first, Gurnoor (Class VI- Hemkunt House) second and Gurmandeep ( Class VI- Jagannath House) third. Shemrock
Kindergarten:
Children’s Dreamland Shemrock Kindergarten, Model Town, Extension, Dugri Road, held a function in the school in connection with Dasehra festival today. Students of Nursery, L.K.G and U.K.G classes staged ‘‘Ram Leela’’ in the school. Various competitions were held on the occasion. Play group and Mont - II students participated in drawing competition.
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