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Students pledge not to use non-biodegradable materials

A+ winners of St. Augustine’s Girls HSS, Muvattupuzha, being honoured.

The students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vaduthala, took a pledge not to use non-biodegradable and non-recyclable plastic materials, to dump waste only in places designated for it, to do car-pooling (students taking turns to take along their schoolmates/others going in their direction) and to participate in afforestation programmes, in connection with World Environment Day. The day started with a speech in the assembly on the importance of preserving Nature and the environment. Later, there was a discussion about the overuse of plastic and ways to combat this menace. The discussion also included ways to control air, water, noise and other modes of pollution. Some video clips on the cruelty that is inflicted on animals, both in India and abroad, too was shown. “We were also told the importance of cutting short on non-vegetarian food, which, apart from being harmful to the body, is also harmful to the environment,” said Rahul Rajeev, junior head boy. “By the end of the day, each one of us decided to commit to ourselves that we will do everything in our capacity to make our planet greener, healthier and more beautiful,” said Aswathy A. Menon, junior head girl.

Achievers honoured

Top-notch performers and students who scored A+ for all subjects in the high school and higher secondary sections of St. Augustine’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Muvattupuzha, were honoured at a merit gathering. Reenu George was the topper in the Plus Two science section, while Anjana Cherian topped the commerce wing. P.T. Thomas, MLA, inaugurated the function and gave away the awards. Mother Benno, the school’s manager and Sr. Rani Jose, principal spoke. Babu Paul, MLA and Mary George Thottam, chairperson of the Muvattupuzha Municipality, too were present.

Talent show

The Nava Nirman Public School has introduced ‘Talent Time’ fiesta to provide students a chance to showcase their latent talents. The programme is conducted in the respective classes on all Wednesdays after regular school hours. The office-bearers of the talent committee are selected in rotation, so as to give a chance for all students to tone up their organisational skills.

On their part, teachers ensure that all students are given equal opportunity to participate in the items of their interest. The talent fiesta is conducted on the last Wednesday of each month.

The Hindu-NIE team

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