Bagless Day  ( Primary Department)

Theme -- Honoring our Roots

Date -- April 19, 2025.

In alignment with the National Education Policy's vision of experiential learning, students of Primary Department enjoyed 'Bagless Day ' with the theme ' Honoring our Roots'. The day was designed to help students connect with India's cultural and historical heritage through storytelling, art, music, games, and food -- all without textbooks.

It was pure fun participating in Indian traditional game ' Lagori ' which is played using seven stones. This activity brought highest level of excitement, teamwork and a glimpse into India's rich play culture. Music class introduced students to Raag Vrindavani Sarang, sparking curiosity about classical Indian music.

In language classes, students enjoyed an engaging narration of traditional folk tales. The stories were interactive and conveyed moral values in a fun way. They also shared their thoughts on ' What makes India special?' They talked about cultural diversity, multilingualism, landmarks, monuments, food and cuisine, and natural beauty. In Hindi class, students loved to compose poems.

Students of class 3 in Maths class presented the data using Tally Marks.This activity helped students to build foundational skills in data handling, counting, and organization. It helped them relate math in daily life. Students of classes 4 and 5   created beautiful Kolam designs appreciating the traditional art form.

ATL visit for students of class 3 was both educational and fun, providing students with a glimpse into the world of innovation and technology.

In EVS, students of class 4 learnt about traditional Indian food, their ingredients and health benefits. A small tasting session was also conducted. Students of class 5 made greeting cards/ drawings using turmeric paste and soap solution. They were amazed to see the magic of writing with soap solution on paper coated with turmeric paste and changing of colour from yellow to red. They were told the principle behind the magic that how turmeric being an indicator changes color from yellow to red on coming in contact with soap solution, which is a base.

In Value Education class, children expressed gratitude to God for all the blessings they have in their lives.

It was a joyful and enriching experience for everyone as it helped to nurture creativity, collaboration and a deeper connection to our roots.

Primary Department