The Mathematics Week celebrated at Lourdes Central School, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Mathematics Week celebration at Lourdes Central School was an exciting and engaging event that brought together students and teachers to explore the fascinating world of mathematics. This report highlights the key events and achievements from the week, showcasing the enthusiasm and creativity of the school community in celebrating the wonders of mathematics.
The ‘Maths week’ at Lourdes Central School commenced from 16.12.24 to 20.12.24.
On 16th December 2024, the math week was inaugurated during the general assembly, conducted by the students of class IV. The principal of the school, Rev. Fr. Johnson Sequeira, symbolically inaugurated the math week by unfolding the math model prepared by the students of class IX. During the inaugural programme, students showcased the importance of mathematics in daily life through a melodious song.
On 17.12.24, various activities were conducted for all the students of classes 1 to 9.
These activities focused on the integration of art in math and the usage of math in daily life. Students displayed their knowledge and understanding of math concepts very creatively in the form of rangoli, crochet work, and model making. The best outcome of each section of a class was awarded prizes, and the models were exhibited in the classroom and math lab.
On each day of the math week, the assemblies were conducted to emphasize the importance of mathematics by highlighting the topics ‘maths in everyday life, ‘art integration, and ‘mathematical operations through skits, dance, and songs.
The finale of maths week was held on 20.12.24. This day is also celebrated as ‘National Mathematics Day.’ On this day students of classes VII and VIII performed a role play focusing on the importance of mathematics in daily life. A dance on mathematics symbols was performed, and a Kannada song was sung by the students of the primary section.
The winners of various activities conducted during the week were awarded with certificates. The Principal Rev. Fr. Jonson Sequeira, appreciated the students for their efforts in preparing and presenting meaningful presentations depicting the role of math.
The week not only enhanced participants’ appreciation for math but also fostered a deeper understanding of how it can be applied to real-world situations.
