Lourdes Central School holds the Vanamahotsava Celebration
Mangaluru: Vanamahotsava, the festival of forests, is celebrated throughout the country from July 1 to July 7 every year. It is high time that we get inspired to plant a tree and save the planet. LCS Kindergarten celebrated the finale of the project on Saturday, July 13, 2024, under the theme “Plant and Save Trees” at the Pre-Primary Hall.
The programme began by invoking God’s blessings through a serene prayer song thanking God for the beautiful nature around us by the KG choir. The Principal, Rev. Fr Johnson L. Sequeira, Vice Principal, Ma’am Belita Mascarenhas, and the parents witnessed the programme. The significance of the day was given by Jia Shetty from KG 2A and Preesha Soni from KG 2B.
In connection with vanamahotsava, children from KG 2 spoke on different topics like planting more saplings, protecting fresh water resources, conserving our animals and birds, following the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, and recycle), and how the use of plastic is harmful to mother earth.
A song and dance drama were also performed by KG1 and KG2 students, highlighting the importance of saving our planet Earth by planting more saplings.
Addressing the students, Principal Rev. Fr. Johnson L. Sequeira highlighted the importance of trees and said that we all can support a cleaner and greener environment by planting a sapling. He appreciated the little ones for putting up such a beautiful and meaningful programme. He appreciated the parents’ presence and for taking a keen interest in their child’s activities.
In connection with the project, Colouring and collage activity was held for the students of KG1 and KG2 on July 4, 2024. All the students participated actively and positively. Winners were felicitated by the Principal.
The principal, along with the Vice principal, teachers, students, and parents, planted a sapling as a part of the project.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks.
Ms. Lavita D’Souza compered the whole programme welcoming and expressing her gratitude towards all.
