GANESH CHATURTHI
Ganesh Chaturthi the festival celebrating the birth of lord Ganesha was observed at St. Lawrence Convent School, Geeta Colony with great devotion and enthusiasm. Entire school staff and students came together to participate in various rituals and festivities during auspicious occasion.
The celebration began with ceremonial “PUJA” which was conducted with traditional rituals including lighting of the lamp, chants and offering prayer to lord Ganesha’s idol. It was Sthapana Divas (Stay of lord Ganesha’s Idol) on 07th September 2024.
Lord Ganesha’s idol graced our school campus for five days stay which allowed staff to continue seeking his blessings. Every morning at 09:30 Am an “Anjali” ceremony was conducted where teachers and students came together to pay their respect and offer prayer Deity.
VISARJAN (Immersion) CEREMONY
The Visarjan Ceremony took place on 11th September 2024. This ritual symbolized the return of the lord Ganesha to his celestial abode. The entire school staff and students participated in procession joyfully dancing and singing hymns to bid farewell to the Deity.
The five days stay of the Deity daily “Anjali Ceremonies” the grand Visarjan procession made this celebration a memorable and spiritually enriching event. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all students, staff (organizers) who made this celebration grand success.
May the blessing of lord Ganesha continue to guide us and may our school always remain close knit and harmonious.
TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION IN SCHOOL..
As a great thinker and educator Dr. Radha Krishnan’s birthday is celebrated in the country to acknowledge teachers. It was celebrated on 5th September 2024 with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Whole programme was organized by the students. The day commenced with a special assembly where students performed dances, songs, skits to honoured and express gratitude towards their teachers.
Teachers were presented with flowers cards and gifts made by students themselves
Science Exhibition
Students of classes III to XII organized ANNUAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION on 4th September 2024. The exhibition witnessed great enthusiasm and blooming participation from children of diverse classes who had unique opportunity of exploring as well as expressing their creative scientific ideas in form of activities, models and projects.
The event gave diverse hands on experience to children where in they could translate theoretical scientific principles into mode of application in form of observational phenomena. This event led children from realms of theory into arena of practicum. The exhibition did not only provide the opportunity to children to execute their scientific ideas but also gave them platform to demonstrate their ideas to large group.
The whole science exhibition was a great learning experience for both the students and teachers alike. Wherein it seemed that the world of science practically came alive through the blooming projects of young innovators.
MARATHON
The Marathon was organized by the students of St. Lawrence Convent Geeta Colony, Delhi. It was simply race of around 2 Km in length within the school premises and was organized on August 30. 2024 in the memory of “Major Dhyan Chand” father of Indian Sports and Khel Ratna Awardee.
Major Dhyan Chand is remembered for his gold-scoring feats and for his three Olympic Gold Medals (1928, 1932, and 1936).
Through the Marathon students honoured the father of sports.
JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATION
August 23. 2024 (Friday) was a special day at St Lawrence Convent School Geeta Colony Delhi-31. Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated with great Pomp and festivity by the students of Pre Primary, Primary and Senior Secondary Sections. The celebration expense of Janmashtami was colourful with flowers and painted pots. Celebration began with pooja to all gods and goddesses. The Stage was decorated with the pictures of Radha and Krishna.
Dressed as Radha, Krishna, and Gopis students mesmerised audience.
Colourful attires worn by the students were highlighting the importance of festival.
SCHOOL TRIP TO PACHMARHI
Students visited to the below spots had the wonderful experience and enjoyed the trip.
- Dhoopgarh
- Bee Falls
- Jatashankar Temple
- Mahadev Temple
- Pandav Caves
- Reechgarh Bade Mahadev
- Handi Khoh
- Rajendragiri Sunset Point
Students always love school life and school trips. Educational trips are taken for the purpose of learning outside of the traditional classroom. It is opportunity for the students to widen their horizon, deepen their knowledge and develop new skills.
Our school organized a trip to Pachmarhi in Madhay Pardesh (from 13th – 17th May) which has been a part of Satpura Tiger Reserve since year 2000 and thus is home of many Flora and Fauna.
This is the only hill station which is untouched by modernization. It is surrounded by many elements of vibrant nature forest hills.
INFINITY VISION
Every competition ignites curiosity in young learners, by providing with engaging and immersive exploratory experiences.
Competition was organized by INFINITY VISION Preet Vihar branch, of Science Talent (SCIENCE PREMIER LEAGUE) on 8th May 2024. It was held at their centre itself.
There were three phases of the competition:-
PHASE 1: MCQs and Writing Competition was organized. Among 2500 students overall in Delhi. Eight students from each school were selected. From our school too Infinity team selected two students from VIII, two from IX, and four from X.
PHASE 2: Five schools were selected for participation in East Delhi (Total 40 students, Eight from each school). Name given to our school team was
ST. LAWRENCE CHALLENGERS
There were 3 rounds in this phase:-
- Presentation
- Case Study
- Group Study
PHASE 3: Among all the participating schools St. Lawrence Convent School won 1st prize. Trophy was given and some Momentos to the escorting teacher.
We are proud of students and their talent they had shown in the competition.
Report on Mother’s Day Celebration in School
Theme: : Mother’s Day
Date: 4th May, 2024
“A mother is she who can take place of all others but her place no one else can take.”
St Lawrencians celebrated the special occasion of Mother’s Day with great fervor and great enthusiasm. Parents were specially invited for celebration in school with their bundles of joy. The event started Principal’s Ms. Renu Rohilla’s address to parents. To capture these special moments of happiness and emotion a photo booth was also set up in school premises. Each mother got her picture clicked with her precious little has token of remembrance of this day.
Visit to Nehru Planetarium
The Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi is situated in the green surroundings of the Teen Murti house , earlier the official residence of India First Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and now a museum in his memory.
An educational trip to Nehru Planetarium was organized for the students in the end of April 2024. The students watched the morning show called- The Ultimate Universe at the sky theatre. It was informative and interesting show as they learnt many amazing facts about the various galaxies in the universe along with all the planets of the solar system. After watching the show the students visited to Nehru Museum and learnt about life of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It was very informative and enjoyable trip.
Nukkad Natak- A Street Play on AUTISM
Autism is spectrum disorder. Mainy signs of Autism are
- little eye contact.
- Distinct reaction to light.
- Very specific interests.
- Repeating words or phrases.
- Repetitive behaviors such as spinning
- Delayed speech.
Nukkad Natak ‘Street play’ is a powerful form of theatrical expression that takes the stage bringing drama and social message to the heart of communities students.
Play was organized with the intention to guidestudents. Always make sure to speak to Autistic students in clear simple language. Provide validation to their feelings and let them know that you hear them.
POOL PARTY FOR PRE- PRIMARY WING
"“The sun is hot but the water is cool,
Come splash and play at a party in the pool”.
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With this motto, the school conducted the pool party of Pre Primary on 5th April 2024.Bubbling with excitement and enthusiasm the little one’s enjoyed their first pool activity attired in colourful costumes. The children had great fun while jumping in the water splashing water at their friends and playing with floating toys. The celebrating music beats at the party made the surrounding more delightful.
It was fun-frolic activity and little ones enjoyed to the fullest.
Mock Drill
Mock Drill is a scenario in which participants practice how they would react in the event of a disaster or emergency.
For the sake of safety, mock drills are held in schools. With the same purpose to ensure readiness and review emergency preparedness, identify emergency gaps to facilitate coordinated action and find improvement areas. Mock Drill was conducted on 28th March 2024 (Thursday) in the school premises.
SOCIAL SERVICES RENDERED BY SCHOOL
Social services are oftenly rendered by school to promote communal harmony as it helps to develop and learn new skills. Students are encouraged for fund raising, networking and communication. Social service is intended to provide support and assistance towards particular group specifically down trodden and disadvantaged.
Feeling of social service is infused in students that they aid to society which will positively improve the human resources of society. Generally students visit Food Shelves, Retirement Centres, Animal Shelters and Orphanages to interact with people who have immensely different background.
Recently students of IV and V class visited one of the Shelter Homes on 27th February, 2024 and distributed eatables of different varieties to needy. School intends to teach students about core values of social service.
SHRI RAM LALLA PRAN PRATISHTHA CELEBRATION
The face of Ram Lalla (Infant Lord Ram) was revealed after PM performed the Pran Pratishtha rituals in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on Monday, 22nd January 2024. In the lieu of that school also celebrated the same on 23rd January 2024 in school premises. Large number of students participated to witness the grand ceremony.
Republic Day Celebration 2024
Sports Day
Sports Day is a very exciting and happy day that every student looks forward to. It helps them to showcase their athletic abilities in front of an enthusiastic audience. Sports Day is celebrated every year in school. On this occasion various sporting activities are conducted across the school. It is one of the most – loved events of the year. Children longingly wait for this day. This year on 9th February, 2024 Sports Day was celebrated enthusiastically. Participation of every student made event great.
Ramleela
Ram Leela ‘The acts or life of Lord Rama’ recalls the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana and consists of series of dialogues between Gods and Sages. Through Ram Leela, school has always succeeded in spreading the golden heritage of Hinduism and victory of truth.
Alumni Meet
In St. Lawrence School alumni meet is conducted oftenly to help school staff to recognise the contribution of their ex- students in the professional world. This meeting gives students the chance to meet old friends whom they have not met for years. During their meet, the alumni community shares their experience in the outside world, which they faced after stepping out of the institution.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the symbol of wisdom and sagacity. Visarjan of Lord Ganpati’s idol takes place, celebration is done every year with all rituals and rites as it promotes feeling of social cohesion and communal harmony.
Halloween
Halloween is celebrated in school students come dressed up in their beautiful costumes of witches, ghosts, scary movie characters, skeletons, vampires. It makes us aware of global festivals. Its believed Halloween is a tremendously fun and occasionally scary celebration that takes place on October 31 every year.