Activities for awareness about the Harmful effects of crackers

Keeping in mind the rising levels of pollution and hazards of firecrackers, The Indian School-Second Shift decided to create awareness about the spiralling air and noise pollution caused by the bursting of crackers. With the noble aim of celebrating a ‘Green Diwali’, the students pledged    ‘No’ to crackers and ‘Yes’ to a pollution-free environment.

To spearhead Diwali celebrations, the students took up various activities at each class level, focusing on the significance of the festival and the eco-friendly ways of enjoying it. Students at each level were briefed about the ill-effects of burning crackers and were urged to celebrate the festival with candles, sweets and ' enabling the light within everyone to shine bright'.
They were shown videos and presentations based on the same.

Classes 1 and 2 painted clay diyas, to reiterate, that these leave zero toxic residues and light up our environment brightly without harming it. 

Classes 3 and 4 students made eco-friendly diyas and lamps using orange peel, coconut shells and various other recyclable materials.

The students of class 5 made posters to depict ‘Green Diwali’ and the ‘Do’s and Don'ts of firecrackers'. This was their initiative to spread awareness through a virtual medium. Classes 6 to 8 wrote powerful slogans based on the theme. 

A Diwali craft workshop for classes 3 and 4 was conducted on 10 November 2020. The students learnt to make origami diyas to showcase the recycling of paper and thereby preserving the environment. 

On 11 November 2020, a special webinar was held for the parents of classes 4 to 8 on the topic ‘Ban on crackers.’ The session was conducted by Ms Sangeeta Aswani, Citizenship Co-ordinator. A detailed discussion on various ideas and alternatives to celebrate Green and joyous Diwali was also held. It was an interactive and informative session, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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