Events January 2023
Celebrating Lohri
Lohri is a popular mid winter Punjabi folk festival, celebrated on 13th January every year. People traditionally light bonfires in their yards after the weeks of the Rabi season cropping work, socializing around the fire, singing and dancing together as they mark the end of winter and the onset of longer days. SKZ celebrated Lohri with exuberance and fanfare via virtual platform on 13th January. The children attended the online session wearing traditional attire and were completely absorbed in the festive spirit. Students of the pre-primary wing made bonfire craft and decorated a Dhol using various decoration materials during their virtual class. The students danced to the sounds of drum beats and the traditional Lohri song as a part of Cultural Fiesta. They also learnt the Lohri song. It was truly a fun filled session. The students not only enjoyed the session but also learnt about the rich tradition and culture of their country.
Republic Day Celebrations
“A NATION’S CULTURE RESIDES IN THE HEARTS AND IN THE SOUL OF ITS PEOPLE.”
The 74th Republic Day of India was celebrated at SKZ with a great deal of patriotic zeal and fervour. The students of Pre-Primary actively participated in various creative craft activities throughout the day such as – making beautiful tri-coloured birds , soldiers and handicraft with the help of their teachers. The children came dressed as freedom fighters for a role play activity to remember the freedom fighters who laid their lives for the motherland. Each class celebrated this day with great gusto towards our Country and our Constitution. The children were also briefed about the significance of each colour of our National Flag; Saffron stands for Courage, White stands for Peace and Green stands for Prosperity. All the children actively participated in all these activities, which enhanced their creativity and motor skills. Overall, it was a fun filled learning and enjoyable day for the tiny tots. The little Skzians celebrated the day with great enthusiasm honouring the Constitution of India.
Celebrating Basant Panchami
‘As Harsh winters end and mustard flowers bloom,
May your life see no tough time or any gloom’.
“Basant Panchmi” is an occasion which marks the advent of the spring season and is also celebrated to worship Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom. The festival was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm on 26th January. The Yellow colour – representative of spiritual knowledge, and the onset of spring is given importance on Basant Panchmi. The Pre – primary wing came dressed in shades of yellow, offered yellow coloured flowers to the Goddess and also brought yellow colored food. They all assembled together to pray and attain blessings from Goddess Saraswati to reach the epitome of knowledge. The tiny tots crafted yellow coloured flowers, made different kites and coloured them beautifully. Children wished ‘Happy Basant Panchami’ to each other, recited poems on spring and learnt about the importance of the festival. The celebration culminated with a beautiful Saraswati Vandana, followed by a dance performance.
Martyr’s Day
Martyr’s Day also known as Shaheed Diwas was observed on 30th January with respect and solemnity. The significance of this day is to honour Gandhi Ji’s legacy and remember his and the sacrifice of our freedom fighters for the independence of India. The students were informed of the importance of the day. The children pay their respects to Gandhi Ji and freedom fighters sang Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram. The teachers educated the children about the values of peace, tolerance and motivated them to follow Gandhi Ji’s teaching of non-violence.
