Greenway Modern School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti on 3rd October with great enthusiasm and reverence. The special celebration provided students with an opportunity to remember the inspiring lives, values, and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, while encouraging them to imbibe the principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity, discipline, patriotism, and service in their daily lives.
The celebrations were thoughtfully planned and conducted class-wise under the guidance of the teachers, ensuring that students of every age group could understand and connect with the ideals of the two great leaders through engaging and meaningful activities.
The students of Classes 1 and 2 participated in creative activities such as colouring pictures of Bapu, fancy dress presentations, learning inspiring slogans like “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” and “Do or Die”, and making colourful paper charkhas. These activities helped the young learners become familiar with the lives and messages of the national leaders in an enjoyable and age-appropriate manner.
Students of Classes 3 and 4 explored the values of truth and non-violence through slogan writing, poster making, and storytelling based on Gandhi Ji’s famous Three Monkeys. They also participated in bag-making activities promoting the message of “Say No to Plastic” and delivered short speeches highlighting Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji’s simplicity and humility.
For Classes 5 and 6, the celebration focused on deeper reflection and creative expression. Students wrote essays on their favourite Gandhian values, enacted the historic Dandi March through role plays and skits, created chalk portraits of Gandhi Ji and Shastri Ji, and participated in Best out of Waste activities using khadi and handmade paper.
The students of Classes 7 and 8 engaged in thought-provoking activities, including a debate on the relevance of non-violence in the modern world and a quiz on the lives and achievements of Gandhi Ji and Shastri Ji. They also presented soulful renditions of patriotic and devotional songs such as Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram and Vaishnav Jan To. A Swachhata Drive further reinforced the values of cleanliness, responsibility, and community service.
The senior students of Classes 9 and 10 showcased their understanding of the leaders’ ideals through Nukkad Nataks based on Satya and Ahimsa and Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan. They also participated in a speech competition on leadership lessons from Gandhi Ji and Shastri Ji, watched a documentary followed by reflection writing, and expressed their thoughts through the activity “Letter to Bapu”, reflecting on what they would ask Mahatma Gandhi if they could meet him today.
The celebration was a meaningful blend of learning, creativity, reflection, and participation. Through these diverse activities, students not only learnt about two eminent leaders of India but also reflected upon the timeless values they represented.
The day concluded with a renewed understanding that the principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity, patriotism, cleanliness, and selfless service continue to hold immense relevance in our lives. The celebration at Greenway Modern School was a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.