National Cancer Awareness Day activities in classes 5 to 8

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. Walt Disney

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed in India on November 7. The day highlights the significance of heightened awareness about cancer prevention and its early detection. The students of classes 5 upwards of The Indian School-Second Shift observed the occasion with various activities.

Class 5 wrote an essay on the upsurge in cancer cases and early prevention measures that can result in prompt action and response with treatment.

Class 6 had an interactive session on the disease and its causes. Misconceptions regarding the disease were clarified by the teachers. A poster making activity was also undertaken by the students titled 'Awareness is Precaution and Precaution is Cure'.

Class 7 made lavender ribbons and wore them as a sign of support for those living with all types of cancer. They also took a pledge in class to reinforce awareness about thw ailment and eradicate the myths associated around it.

Class 8 made l posters with slogans which appealed for attention to treatment for those with the disease.

The activities instilled new perspective in the young minds, paving the way to a better and brighter future for all.