“Earth's beauty is our duty.” Earth Day is an annual celebration that honours the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. To highlight the significance of the day, Earth Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by students of classes I & II on 22nd April 2024. To begin the celebration, our honourable Principal Ma'am planted a sapling in the school garden along with the young and energetic students of the school. In continuation, the little ones showcased their affection for Mother Earth by holding the fascinating banners having the informative and catchy slogans on our green planet and how to save it. A special assembly was also held in which the toddlers shared their thoughts about the beautiful planet in the form of quotes. The little brigadiers also recited and enacted a poem with painted facial expressions to spread awareness on how to make our Earth liveable. To enhance the beauty of nature, they wore the headgears of Mother Earth, charismatic flowers and evergreen trees. Their dedication was truly admirable and efforts were praiseworthy. Our esteemed Principal Ma'am applauded and appreciated their determination and she also encouraged the youngsters to support eco-friendly products which are less damaging to the environment. In a nutshell, green and clean should be our dream. We should offer every possible task to make our dream come true. 

"The earth is what we all have in common." - Wendell Berry

On 22 April 2024,  the students of Classes 3 to 5 came together in a special assembly to celebrate Earth Day, an occasion to reflect on our planet's beauty and the importance of environmental conservation. The assembly commenced with a warm welcome extended to Principal Ma'am, who was greeted with gratitude and presented with a token of appreciation for her dedication to environmental initiatives within the school.

The highlight of the assembly was a thought-provoking skit presented by the students, comparing the Earth of the 80s to the Earth of the future. Through this insightful performance, the students shed light on the impact of human activities on the environment and the subsequent consequences for future generations. The skit served as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for sustainable practices and responsible stewardship of our planet.

Following the skit, the students showcased the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the importance of collective action towards addressing pressing environmental and social issues. The display of SDGs provided a glimpse into the global efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable future for all.

A captivating dance performance by  the students highlighted the significance of conservation and the urgency of taking action to preserve our precious planet. Through graceful movements and expressive gestures, they conveyed the message of collective responsibility towards Earth's preservation.

In addition to their performances, the students demonstrated their commitment to environmental conservation by planting saplings at home. These plants were proudly displayed during the assembly, symbolizing the students' dedication to nurturing and preserving the natural world around them.

Adding a touch of creativity and activism, students crafted badges adorned with messages promoting environmental consciousness, which they proudly pinned on their uniform serving as ambassadors for Earth's well-being.

As the assembly drew to a close, Principal Ma'am, Mrs Mona Rastogi expressed her appreciation for the students' efforts in organizing a meaningful Earth Day celebration. She commended their creativity, passion, and dedication towards raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraged them to continue their efforts in making a positive impact on the planet.

जल संचय (गतिविधि) (कक्षा छठी से आठवीं)

सचदेवा पब्लिक स्कूल द्वारा नवंबर माह में‘एक भारत श्रेष्ठ भारत’ कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत 'जल संचय' (गतिविधि) का आयोजन किया गया। जिसमें कक्षा छठी से आठवीं के छात्रों ने बड़े जोश व उत्साह के साथ भाग लिया।दिल्ली और सिक्किम के क्षेत्र में जल संचय की नवीन व पुरातन व्यवस्था को दर्शाने के लिए इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत सचित्र लेखन, चित्रमाला, स्लाइड प्रस्तुतिकरण (पी.पी.टी), एकल अभिनय आदि का शानदार प्रस्तुतिकरण किया।उन्होंने  गतिविधि के माध्यम से  जल संरक्षण की आवश्यकता व जल  संचयन की विभिन्न विधियों के उदाहरण एक दूसरे के साथ साझा किए। इस प्रकार इस गतिविधि ने अपने अर्थपूर्ण उद्देश्य को प्राप्त किया।

The school organized a Jal Shakti Abhiyan on 23^rd August 2019in the school as per the department of Education’s directions. Events were organized through the day to raise awareness amongst students and staff on the importance of water conservation. The abhiyan started with a tree plantation drive by the students of class VII Eco Club. This was followed by a rally by the NCC Cadets (Boys and Girls) in the neighbourhood to raise awareness on how precious water is and how critical it is to save it right now before the crisis deepens. Poster making activity on the topic 'Save Water' was conducted by class XI. Classes I to XII, also, watched a video and PPT presentation on the topic along with tips to save water in our daily life.

Handwashing is an indispensable part of personal hygiene and to spread awareness and it's importance among the children. Handwashing Day was celebrated on 12.7.19 with great enthusiasm. A story was enacted to show how dirty hands can spread germs and keeping them clean can prevent diseases. Right way of washing hands with soap was taught to the children. This activity filled the air with excitement and motivated the children to keep their hands clean.

The school celebrated World Farmer's Day on December 27, 2018. An effort was made by the teachers, to create awareness among the little ones about how the farmers work hard day and night on the fields to feed us.
A bunch of children came dressed as farmers, along with the farming tools. The teachers briefed the children about the tools needed for farming. The children were enthralled and happy to be a part of this activity.
The celebration came to an end with childrenplanting tree sapling in the school garden.

One of the nature's most valuable gift is coconut which is described as 'Tree of life' or ' Heavenly tree'. Every part of the coconut and its tree is valuable and useful in someway or the other.
              Nursery also celebrated 'Coconut Day', mainly to create an awareness about the importance, nutritive value and advantages of coconut.
               Children enjoyed making cutout of a coconut and were thrilled to take it home. Along with this children relished coconut delicacies brought from home.
               The day was complete package of fun, frolic and knowledge.
        

Needless to say, trees are indispensable for human survival and their importance cannot be overlooked. To educate the children about the numerous benefits an activity' Plant a sapling' was organised on 20th August 2018. Children of class UKG planted saplings in the school garden. Children and teachers participated in the activity with great zeal and enthusiasm. Teachers talked to the children about the things plants give us. Children raised slogans ' Grow more trees', ' Trees are our green friends'. Each sapling repreented their dream of' Green Earth'. It was a novel experience for the little ones packed with essential knowledge and fun.

According to a research, people cut down 15 billion trees each year and the global tree count has fallen by 46% since the beginning of human civilization. And that is a cause of worry and perhaps a great threat to humanity. Hence to spread awareness among the young students and to sensitize them to the need to increase the greenery of the Earth, our school participated in a tree plantation drive-‘Gift a Tree’, organized by Times Group and Smile Foundation. The students planted 20 saplings in the school premises with great enthusiasm. Members of Smile Foundation visited the school with some students to facilitate the planting and were appreciated by Principal Ms. Mona Rastogi.

The little ones of SPS took the "SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN" beyond the boundaries of classrooms. A Cleanliness drive was organised by the teachers that involved enthusiastic participation by the kids,who were keen to create awareness about the significance of keeping the environment clean. 
Beautiful posters depicting ways to keep the surroundings clean were held by every child. Slogans of - "Clean Delhi, Green Delhi" were raised by them and were impressive enough to hold everyone captive. The Principal, Mrs. Mona Rastogi applauded the students and teachers for their hearty efforts.

" Live Life Cleaner. Make Earth Greener"
Cleanliness Drive Week was observed in classes I and II from 1-8 September 2017. A special assembly was organized to take oath of cleanliness in which students promised to keep their surroundings clean. They also presented related poems and speeches in assembly. The tiny tots made poster on keeping India clean and green and along with teachers took out a rally around the school to encourage their elders to keep India clean. The teachers also discussed how to keep their home and school clean and its importance. It was a great week full of fun and learning. 

The students of classes I and II took out a rally on 18th July 2017 to spread awareness about conservation of flowers.

They made posters and talked to the residents of Pitampura area and senior students of the school about the importance of flowers and their beauty. They raised slogans and walked around the school also.

To inculcate the spirit of hygiene, cleanliness in our children from initial years of their schooling a special assembly was organised on 5^th October ’16  .To Contribute more towards this a story dramatization was also conducted on “Health is Wealth” emphasizing different activities on hygiene.  

Delhi- a city full of greenery not long ago is losing its charm and its  deteriorating air quality is a cause of concern. To make up for the damaged environment and bring back the lost charm, students of class VIII participated in the ‘Green Drive’ organised by TOI by planting tree saplings to make Delhi green and pollution free. Students gave prompt answers to the questions put up by the organisers which inculcated in them a spirit of awareness and responsibility. The enthusiastic and energetic participation by students lived up to the motto of the event-‘Life really grows on trees, Plant one today!’ 

Trees are called the lungs of the Earth and provide us with life sustaining oxygen. To spread awareness in the society about this green gold of our Earth, the eco-friendly students of Sachdeva Public School, Pitampura planted trees in the neighbourhood and took their learning of the environment to the next higher level – spreading the message of going green.

Healthy day was celebrated in the nursery wing with zest and zeal. The teachers presented a story emphasising the importance of healthy food.

‘Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives’.

Sachdeva Public School, Pitampura believes in sensitizing children towards changes in global environment and equipping them with ideas to nurture nature. The school organized a workshop on environmental awareness and conservation in different countries for classes IV and V.

This was followed by poster making activity wherein the students showcased their creative aptitude and prepared posters to spread awareness about conservation of environment. The students actively participated in the activity and emphasized their stand towards revamping the current state of affairs to make our earth a better place to live..

On 16 October 2014, the students of classes VI to VIII of Sachdeva Public School organized an awareness campaign. They along with their teachers organized a rally to sensitize people about the value of cleanliness and the harmful consequences of keeping the surroundings dirty. They visited the neighboring areas and voiced their concerns. They also projected views through slogans and pamphlets. It was a successful event which strived to create awareness among people and encourage the clean action.

Activity Plan under Swachh Bharat, Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan

The following activities will be undertaken by our school between  25^th September, 2014 to 31^st October, 2014.

L.K.G. – U.K.G.

Cleanliness rally, story dramatization, collage work, Hand washing activity, Special assembly, slogans/banners, quiz, group discussion using Teach Next, rhymes/songs, talk in the classroom

I – II

1.         Poster Making

2.         Badge Making

3.         Awareness campaign

III – V

1.         Talk in the assembly on teaching of Mahatma Gandhi on cleanliness and hygiene.

2.         Cleanliness drive

3.         English paragraph writing “Cleanliness is next to godliness”.

4.         Green Week (22^nd September to 27^th September, 2014)

VI – VIII

1.         Cleanliness drive

2.         Painting Competition

3.         Essay writing in Hindi

 IX – X

1.         Postermaking Health and Hygiene

2.         Class Board Decoration

3.         Slogan writing – Hindi

XI – XII

1.         Poster making

2.         Movie/Documentary on cleanliness

Speech in Assembly

1.         Cleanliness from the vision and perspective of Mahatma Gandhi

2.         Maintaining Personal and Environmental Hygiene

The earth day was celebrated in the school on 22^nd April’14 with lots of fervor. The children dressed as earth, trees and paper bags looked quite attractive. They spread awareness about the ways to save earth by means of a campaign within and outside the school premises. Saving water, using CNG and planting more trees was emphasized upon. They distributed little cut-outs of trees to the people they met on the way. Saplings were later planted by them in the school garden. They spread the important message: - “Plant a tree today, make the earth live longer”.