OUR PRAYAAS....GUTKA MUKTI ABHIYAAN

Shanti Asiatic School, Ahmedabad is all set to achieve another milestone in sync with the efforts taken up by the Gujarat Government towards “GUTKA MUKTI”.  As the culmination of Prayaas- a programme for community outreach SAS came forth with a STREET PLAY and a PEACE RALLY by 150 students of classes VII and VIII. On October 31, 2012 they performed a street play on ‘GutkaMukti’, at Himalaya Mall and Big Bazaar S. G. Highway, between 11.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.to mark our concern on the importance of tobacco-free Gujarat.

The main objectives for organising the street play and the peace rally on Gutka Mukti were:

To make people realize the benefits of a tobacco free life.
To spread an awareness amongst people about the harmful effects of consuming tobacco
To generate self-awareness
To ensure a tobacco free future
To make people give up consuming tobacco in any form
To make the non-consumers of tobacco realise how safe, happy and prosperous they are
To ensure a clean state, country (people eat and spit around).

The young students of SAS have pledged to touch the hearts of people and make them give up tobacco once and for all.

PRAYAAS….. EACH ONE REACH ONE

Everyday is the blessing of its kind by God; maybe that’s’ the reason it’s called “PRESENT”.

Today Thursday, September 27, 2012 was one such day which was really different from all other days.

SAS students visited Akshay Patra in Gandhinagar.As the name suggests it is an effort by an NGO to feed others.

Akshay Patra feeds 1.5 million stomachs each day.SAS students visited the kitchen of Akshay Patra where tons and tons of food is prepared for the needy people in a very hygienic manner. They cater to school children of G’nagar, when the children saw it they were jaw dropped surprised at the quantity of food prepared.

From there the students were taken to GEB Prathmik shala, seeing them students realized how privilege they are for they have all the amenities and things of comfort. The small children, who give out yells of happiness of getting something, today reversed the roles.

The small hands served food to the students of GEB Prathmik Shala. The smile of satisfaction and an eagerness to do something different was evident on each face.

The love and compassion flowed straight from their hearts. It seemed EACH ONE REACH ONE
Then even our children had food there and had a different experience altogether, sitting cross-legged and having rice dal with their hands.

It was an awesome experience. Our children proved that the JOY OF GIVING is above all the other joys.

PARENTS WORKSHOP.. Dealing with Adolescents

A workshop was conducted for the parents of adolescents of classis VII, VIII, IX on Oct 14, 2012 by noted pediatrician and counselor, Dr. Amit Shsh. He talked of many difficulties which impact the emotional, physical and mental adjustment of adolescents. Through a PPT he presented the impact of exposure through media especially the social networking and internet. This was followed by an interactive session with parents where they freely asked the questions to the doctor about their difficulties with the child.

 

Influence of TV, awareness of Good & Bad Touch and different Parenting Techniques likes Authoritative, Submissive and Permissiveness were also discuss at length.   

 

The workshop was very effective and parents requested that similar workshops should be conducted on a regular basis so that the awareness of the current ongoing problems of children and the issue of effective parenting comes to the focus.

Navratri celebration with religious fervor

Navratri festivities got underway at Shanti Asiatic School with amazing zeal amongst the children to celebrate the nine day long festival to commemorate and invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in her various forms.

The entire school cherished the Garba celebration held on 22nd October in the Assembly Plaza. Our tiny tots of Pre primary wing came dressed in traditional Garba and Dandia attire which made for a spectacular visual treat for everyone to see and relish.

The positivity and energy exuberating out of the colorful costumes combined with the enthusiasm of dancing to the dandia folk songs made the entire day extremely successful and fruitful. The icing on the cake for the children was when teachers joined in the festivities and played Garba with them. The students went back thrilled to revel in the festive season at home too.

We wish all our students and their loved ones a very Happy and Prosperous Festive Season!!!

Ganesha –The most beloved God

"Ganpati Bappa Moriya”

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the advent of the master of all knowledge, intelligence and wisdom, Lord Ganesha.The Pre-Primary wing of SAS celebrated the birthday of Lord Ganesha on September 18, 2012 in the school campus.  The young and smart toddlers of pre primary wing commenced the worship by chanting mantras, Ganesha aarti and  by offering Prasad to the Lord.

Ganapathi Bappa Moria' is the slogan that reverberates throughout on the campus. All the children devotedly make their own eco friendly idols of 'Lord Ganesha' competing with one another in their creative artistic perceptions and to protect the environment from the harmful effects of pollution.

Teacher’s Day-A remarkable celebration!

“A teacher is like a candle- it consumes itself to light the way for others.” – Anonymous

“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions,” Anonymous.
Teacher’s Day is that momentous event where students commemorate the teachers to shower their love, adoration and respect to their teachers, the reservoir of knowledge, love and compassion, in their lives.

Teacher’s Day is one of the occasion on which teachers are praised. On this day, school students dress up like their teachers and attend classes acting like their teachers. As the day passes the students reciprocate & perform the activities that are performed by the teachers.

 

Marking respect and reverence Teacher’s Day was organized by the students of class 10th .They took charge of the program and conducted the show immaculately without the teacher’s assistance which was a commendable endeavour.

They performed a skit, to demonstrate the significance of the role of teachers in students’ life as educator, moving on to foot tapping dances and, they presented a range of their creative capabilities. Surprise games were also planned by the students which enlightened the celebration with fun and joy.

The School Management organized an enthralling party for the teachers fraternity along with the Children for the lunch party, thus ensuring more interaction amongst the teachers and children.

Teacher’s discussions, on the day continued even after the event as scheduled ended. The Teachers praised the students’ performances and felt touched with the cards especially made for them. As a matter of fact the teachers felt heart touched with such a spirited & splendid show.

MAY THE PEACE PREVAIL...

Shanti Asiatic School, Ahmedabad observed the World Peace Day in its own innovative way on September 21, 2012. 773 members of SAS, attempted a feat by singing in unison the most appropriate song for the occasion Hum Honge Kaamyaab which was broadcast live on Radio City to plant seeds of peace into the hearts of the global community, and registered themselves in the LIMCA BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. This unique event was witnessed by the Mayor of Ahmedabad, Shri Asit Vora, Police Commissioner Shri T.S. Bhist and Jt. M.D. of Gujarat Police Housing Corporation Shri Ajay Tomar , Official Representative of the Limca Book of World Record Ms.Smita Thomas along with the trustees of Chiripal group Shri Ved Prakashji , Shri Jyoti Prakashji, Shri Brijmohanji and Shri Vishal Chiripal.

Peace, harmony and universal brotherhood are a few values that are woven in our curriculum. Such activities help our children imbibe these vital values. Through the song they have taken a pledge to spread the fragrance of peace and brotherhood in the world. This is only the beginning... the determination in their eyes, the unity in their voices, the enthusiasm in their hearts and the smile of satisfaction predicted a glorious future.

The experience was remarkable....  as if all the doves of the world flocked in SAS and were ready to fly to different corners of the world as the ambassadors of peace and harmony.