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NAVNAVRATRI AND DUSSEHRA CELEBRATION 2021 - NURSERY WING - 16.10.2021 The Pre School and Pre Primary students of Greenway Nursery School celebrated a Virtual Navratri and Dussehra with great enthusiasm and fun. Students made a picture of Goddess Durga and did fingerprinting on it and decorated it with mirrors. Teachers presented Virtual Ramlila 2021 for the students.  For 9 days, one scene each was sent to the students.  Teachers enacted very well and depicted all the important scenes.  Students, as well as parents, enjoyed it a lot. On the 10th day i.e Dussehra, an effigy of Ravana was burnt and students were also told the lesson learned from Ramayana. Children also made puppets of Ravana.. Click here to view more photographs.     GANDHI JAYANTI ACTIVITY - 2021 NURSERY WING-02.10.2021  Gandhi Jayanti is observed by the entire nation to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation. Students of Greenway Nursery School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti virtually with enthusiasm on 1st October 2021.  Pre School students made Gandhiji’s 3 monkeys using Ice- cream sticks and paper.  They were explained that the 2 wise monkeys referred to the 3 rules to follow, “see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil”. Pre Primary students made charkha using pop sticks, thread, and paper.  They were guided along by the teachers. The teachers told the children, the importance of what Gandhiji taught.  They were also shown a small movie on Mahatma Gandhi.  Efforts of small children were highly appreciated by the Principal.    Click here  to view more photographs     FIRELESS COOKING / TABLE MANNERS ACTIVITY – NURSERY WING - 25.09.2021  Students of Pre School and Pre Primary of Greenway Nursery School donned their ‘Chef Caps’ to exhibit their culinary skills in Fireless Cooking Activity held on 24th and 25th September 2021 respectively.  A detailed circular mentioning the ingredients etc. was sent a week before so that all material could be arranged beforehand and children could do the activity along with the teachers. Students of Pre School made Chocolate Lollypops with crushed Oreo biscuits and milk and decorated them with gems.  Pre Primary students made Monaco Biscuit Canapés with different toppings and Chocolate Milk  Shake using chocolate syrup. Basic table manners etiquette was also taught to the students like washing hands before each meal, close the mouth while eating, laying the table, and use of a spoon, fork, knife, etc. The activity helped to lay the foundation for healthy eating habits.  Click here to view more photographs     GANESH CHATURTHI ACTIVITY – NURSERY WING - 22.09.2021 To Seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha, Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated by the students of Pre School and Pre Primary at Greenway Nursery School.   Students of Pre School decorated the picture of Ganesha with pulses (Dal) and Pre Primary colored Ganesh Picture.   The students were taught the significance of the festival.  The children were also shown a movie on Lord Ganesha.  The children enjoyed it a lot.  Click here to view more photographs JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS - NURSERY WING - 30.08.2021 To seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami was celebrated virtually at Greenway Nursery School with mirth and joy.   Students were made to understand the importance of Lord Krishna's teachings of life in contemporary times.  The happy and excited students enthusiastically participated in craftwork and Girls decorated Matkis & boys made flutes.   They were all ready with material and completed in the class itself. They all were happy to see the movie about the preaching of Lord Krishna.   A Dance Competition was also held for the students of Pre School & Pre Primary, wherein girls dressed up as Radhas & boys as Krishna.  The winners were awarded certificates.   Click here to view more photographs   RAKSHABANDHAN CELEBRATION –22.08. 2021 NURSERY WING On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Greenway Nursery School organized a Rakhi Making activity through a virtual platform to make students of Pre School and Pre Primary understand the true essence of this festival and the sacred relation of a brother and a sister. Students used decorative threads, stars, mirrors, pearls, and flowers for making beautiful Rakhis. The teacher also showed a movie to students in which she highlighted the significance of this festival. Through her story, she beautifully explained the meaning of the tradition of tying a holy thread ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of brothers by their sisters. She further added that this tradition symbolizes Raksha which means protection and Bandhan which means bond. Thus Raksha Bandhan is a bond of protection given by a brother to his sister. Click here to view more photographs 75TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - NURSERY WING This year, Greenway Nursery School has ensured that the fervor of patriotism lives on and shifted their 75th Independence Day celebrations online. Only the flag hoisting was physically done and a speech was given by the principal.  Teachers gave the students a dance number, and they performed in the confines of their homes and sent back the videos. Teachers compiled these into one video and uploaded it on the Microsoft Teams. Students of class Pre School made soldiers & Pre-primary made rocket using tri-colored paper. They enjoyed doing this activity. Click here to view more photographs           FRIENDSHIP DAY CELEBRATION - NURSERY WING 01.08.2021

Friendship day is a revered occasion for friends all ever the world. To tell the importance of friendship Greenway Nursery School, Dilshad Garden, organized the celebration of friendship day for tiny toddlers on 31st July 2021.  Friendship day is probably the only special day that children love to celebrate and the students had eagerly waited for this day to arrive. The teachers took the children on a journey through time through a story. They told them how friends gave their lives for each other since Biblical times right down to our modern era.  The times may have changed but friendship does not!   Then the children finally made a Goodie bag using a surgical mask, fill it with candies and a Happy Friendship Day Card to give to their friends. Students celebrated this day with great joy    Click here to view more photographs

A WEBINAR ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST- 07.07.2021

A Webinar on “IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST” was organized for the parents and students of classes Nursery to 8th by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics a renowned College from Bangalore in partnership with PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd and the Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)on 6th July 2021, emphasizing on Why is it important to have breakfast. Panelists explained that breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period. It replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness, while also providing other essential nutrients required for good health.  They stressed on the “Eat Right School” (Safe & Nutritious Food @ Schools) program aims at creating awareness about food safety, nutrition & hygiene among school children, and through them among the community at large. Children are powerful change agents.  The main aim of the program was to create awareness about the importance of breakfast. Students participated actively and enjoyed the Riddle Session. Overall, it was an interactive and informative session. Our students asked many questions and all were answered by the panelists.  Click here  to view more photographs

Students of Pre School & Pre Primary celebrated Father’s Day on a virtual platform on 20th June, 2021with enthusiasm.  Father’s Day is a celebration honouring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.  Students showcased their love and respect for their fathers by making beautiful cards for them. It was a gesture truly appreciated by the fathers.                           Click here to view more photographs 

A recent class of Nursery took on an interesting turn when they celebrated summer and discussed the popular summer fruit, the ‘watermelon’. Teachers described its shape, color, and benefits to students. Every child had a watermelon which they were eager to explore and taste. They learned about the rind, seeds, and the red fleshy part pulp which is edible.  What an interesting way to motivate children to eat seasonal fruit. It was a fun-filled activity where children explored, learned, and enjoyed.   Click here to view more photographs 

Each year 22nd of April is celebrated as Earth Day.  It is celebrated to create awareness about protecting our planet and preserving the environment was on this occasion, a fancy dress.   Organized for the students of class Pre Primary of Greenway Nursery School, Dilshad Garden.  Children dressed up as Trees, Animals, Water, etc., and spoke lines on how to save water, trees, electricity, nature.  This activity also helped students to develop their speaking skills and confidence.  Click here to view more photographs

 The Fruit party organized on 4th May 2021, was a fun-filled day for the students of Greenway Nursery School, Dilshad Garden.   The occasion was used to educate the students about the importance and consumption of fruits in a regular diet.   The tiny tots also learned more about the taste, smell, colour, and texture of each fruit.  Teachers clearly explained to students, the importance of washing the fruits before eating and also the benefits of eating fresh fruits.   Discussion about seasonal fruits available from April to July was also done on MS Teams with the students.   Children enjoyed eating yummy, fresh fruits.     Click here to view more photographs.

Lohri the festival which ushers in the joyous spring and bids adieu to the hard winter was celebrated virtually with exuberance and fanfare by the students of Greenway Nursery School. The mood was upbeat and the children were actively immersed in the festive spirit. The little ones we're told about the significance of the festival.   Teachers held a Popcorn party & children dressed up in Punjabi attire. Pre School students made a bonfire with hand printing & did fingerprints on corn. Pre Primary students did fingerprints on 'Dhol' and made kites with paper. Festivals such as these help to spread good cheer and are welcomed by one and all. A nice way to welcome the New  Year.  Click here to view more photographs

Christmas is the festival that inspires the spirit of sharing and caring. Soaking in the spirit of Christmas tiny tots of Greenway Nursery School celebrated the festival with enthusiasm on December 23, 2020.  Several activities such as decorating Christmas Trees and Stockings, making Christmas Cards and Hand-crafted bells, painting snowman with fingerprinting, etc were organized for the students. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through the Christmas story.   The spirit of giving and sharing was inculcated among the tiny tots as they were encouraged to exchange gifts with the ones in need.   The boundless joy of celebrating the festival was visible on the faces of all the children.    Click here to view more photographs 

Diwali is the festival of lights that is celebrated in various regions across India. The name ‘Deepavali’ literally means an ‘array of lights’. To make the students understand the importance of Diwali, Greenway Nursery School, had a virtual celebration on 10th November 2020.  Teachers explained the importance of Diwali, the festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.   Students of Pre School and Pre Primary celebrated Diwali by doing Diwali crafts. Pre School students made paper Firecracker and Pre Primary made paper Diyas. Children decorated diyas with colours and glitter in the art file.   Students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.  Click here to view more photographs 

Halloween is a fun festival for children.......      Ancient people believed that ghosts came back to Earth on Halloween. It is said that spirits of the dead came back to Earth in search of living bodies to repossess the homes where they were alive. The celebration of Halloween is therefore associated with the idea of good fortune.  To make our little ones aware of Halloween, the students of Pre School and Pre-Primary celebrated it, on 29th October. The children dressed as ghosts, witches, vampires, etc. The students made scary yet extraordinary handmade crafts like, Treat filled Pumpkin Balloons, scary ghosts with disposable glasses, Jack – O- Lanterns,  monsters, etc. Evidently, there was much excitement all around.     Click here to view more photographs 

Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil. Continuing with the festive spirit of Dussehra,  the students of classes Pre School and Pre Primary participated in *Ravana making activity* on 22nd October 2020, where they made paper puppets of Ravana.  The activity witnessed great zest and excitement amongst the students as they made colourful puppets and wrote bad habits that they want to overcome. The bad habits were written on each head of Ravana.  Teachers of Greenway Nursery School also presented a *Virtual Ramlila* which was highly appreciated by the students and parents. Click here to view more photographs

We celebrate every moment of our life with the vibrant colours of nature. They are the source of joy and happiness for everyone. Keeping this in mind classes Pre School & Pre Primary organised a *Colouring Competition* for the little Greenwanians on 26th September 2020.  Students of Pre School exhibited their skills by filling colours in Elephant and Pre Primary in Mushroom picture. Students participated with great zeal and showed their talent.  Results are as under:-   Click here to view more photographs 

SWEET CORN PARTY - 2020

LEMONADE PARTY CELEBRATION - 2020

To introduce sweet and sour taste to the tiny tots and also to make them aware of this healthy drink, a 'Lemonade Party' was organized for the students of Pre - School, and Pre - Primary on 8th September 2020. The children were sent the recipe and parents were asked to help the children in preparing the drink.  Toddlers enjoyed this learning process. They were asked to send pictures while preparing and drinking lemonade.  The idea behind this activity was to make the little ones understand the importance of drinking lemonade in summers rather than other beverages available in the market.  Click here to view more photographs 

Teachers Day this year was celebrated online at Greenway Nursery School, amid the Covid-19 pandemic restriction, but that had not dampened the enthusiasm among students despite limitations. Kids prepared posters and cards to show their love for teachers.  Some wore Sarees and imitated their teachers.  Children recited poems, sang songs, sent “thank you” voice notes, to express their love and thanks to teachers.  Teachers were overwhelmed by these responses.   Click here to view more photographs 

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and a fresh start. It is celebrated with much fervour and joy.  The festival is celebrated by installing lord Ganesha’s idol at home and in pandals.  This year, schools were closed due to Covid-19, so the students of Pre School and Pre Primary celebrated this festival at home.   They made Ganesha’s idol at home with disposable glasses and decorated them beautifully.  This was an eco-friendly way of celebration where the children enjoyed a lot.  Click here to view more photographs

Each Child is blessed with talents that are unique and to bring out these hidden talents, Greenway Nursery School organized a Fancy Dress Competition on the theme of famous FREEDOM FIGHTERS for the students of classes Pre School & Pre Primary.  The children were dressed in appropriate costumes. They spoke a slogan or a quote of the famous freedom fighter he/she wanted to replicate, with confidence and enthusiasm.  Children looked beautiful dressed up like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, etc.  The objective of the competition was met as students learned about many important famous figures and their achievements. It helped to build their conversational skills. The performance was judged based on the following criteria – Creativity,  Speech, Confidence & Originality of the character portrayed.   We really appreciate the efforts of our enthusiastic and energetic parents who strived to create imaginative costumes for the Fancy Dress Competition. All our little ones were looking adorable. They won our hearts with their exuberance and enthusiasm!    Click here to view more photographs

' Dance.... a joy of movement and heart of joy' Krishna Janmashtami or Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.  Extremely influenced by the great feel Greenway Nursery School organized a virtual Dance Competition for classes Pre School & Pre Primary. Students exhibited their extraordinary spirit in the form of exploring their hidden talents. All the participants danced with passion, zeal, and full of life.  Girls dressed up & danced as Radha & boys as Krishna. Children were judged based on their costume, confidence, creativity, and overall presentation & choreography.  These types of competitions help students to open up & bring more exposure to their personalities. Overall a highly appreciable event was considered and marked as successful.   Click here to view more photographs

The classwise winners of the competition are as follows:-

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond of a brother and sister. It is one of the most important festivals of Hindus.  On this auspicious occasion, the sisters tie a sacred thread i.e rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and wish good health and long life for them. On the other hand, the brothers, in turn, bless their sisters and pledge to protect them and care for them all their lives. This year also the students of Greenway Nursery School, Dilshad Garden,  celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the same zeal and enthusiasm. Although the schools are closed due to COVID - 19 that did not dampen the spirit and the essence of the festival remained the same.  Sisters tied rakhi on their brother's wrists and brothers in return gave gifts to their sisters. They both reaffirmed their pious bonds of affection.  Girls who did not have brothers tied rakhi to trees & vowed to protect them. Click here to view more photographs 

 “A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.”  A great way for children to honour their Dad is to make him feel special and what better day, than Father’s Day.  This year we celebrated Father’s Day virtually on 21st June 2020. As the school is closed and going out is not recommended because of the Covid-19 pandemic, students were asked to make cards with whatever material was available at their homes. A video, demonstrating the activity, was sent to them a day before.  Children made beautiful cards and presented them to their fathers.  The fathers were very happy and surprised. It was a memorable gesture which the fathers and their children will cherish for their lifetime.  Click here to view more photographs

MANGO PARTY DAY - 09-07-2019 



9^th July 2019 was a perfect day to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “MANGO” with a  fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango party.

 The “Mango Party”started by introducing different types of mangoes to the students in the morning assembly.  Children were told about the different verities of mangoes such as Dussehri, Langl=da, Safeda, Chausa, etc. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mongo better than before and enjoyed drawing and colouring mango in their art books.

 During the lunch time, children shared and relished various varieties of mangoes they had brought as special tiffins. Click here to view more photographs.

 

TABLE MANNERS ACTIVITY FOR PRE PRIMARY

Whether you’re eating at home, school, dining out, or having dinner with friends, good table manners are an important part of every meal.  Keeping this in mind Table Manners Activity was organized for the students of class Pre Primary on 7th May 2019.  A short skit was presented by the teachers to teach correct table manners, food habits, etc.  Students made Table Mats with the help of teachers, out of colourful papers.  They were taught the correct placement of plate, spoon, glass, fork, knife etc. on the table. It was an enriching activity for the tiny tots. Click here to view more photographs.

GREEN COLOUR WEEK - 22nd APRIL TO 26th APRIL 2019
 

Green is the colour of nature, the most respectful colour.  It also means learning, growth and harmony.  Green colour week started with the celebration of Earth Day on 22^nd April 2019.  Students of Pre School wore a “Sache” saying “Save Earth” and students of Pre Primary had a Fancy Dress Competition.  Children came dressed up as “Water, Tree, Electricity etc.”,  and spoke how to save the same.  The next day students visited the Green corner of the school where they wherein they were taught the identification and recognition of green colour objects. Students and teachers came to school dressed in pretty green attires.  They got saplings and planted in and around the school.  The students excitedly participated in making paper trees as a part of their activity.  They enjoyed playing with green colour balloons. All children enjoyed this special week and learnt many important things. Click here to view more photographs.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – 22.04.2019

Pre Primary students of Greenway Nursery School celebrate Earth Day on 22^nd April 2019 to promote love for environment among students and also to sensitize them towards the need to conserve environment.  To spread this message- A Fancy Dress Competition was organized for the students.  Students came dressed up in colorful and innovative dressed and spoke about the methods and suggestions on how to “Save Water”, “Save Trees” and Save Electricity”.  Children learnt the importance of preserving planet Earth.   The winners of the competition are :   

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YELLOW COLOUR WEEK - 12TH TO 18TH APRIL 2019

Yellow, the colour of sunshine, hope and happiness stands for freshness, positivity, intellect & joy.

With an objective to reinforce the effects of yellow colour class Pre School celebrated “Yellow Colour Week” .

The week began with fun filled introduction concerning the colour yellow.  A corner of the school was decorated with yellow coloured things and cut outs.  The students and teachers were all dressed up in different hues and tints of yellow.  Focusing on the theme, students were asked to bring yellow coloured food in the tiffins.  The week ended when the students, with the help of teacher made yellow coloured puppets and enjoyed with yellow balloons.

The motive of celebrating this yellow colour day was to make the children aware of yellow colour, its significance and to develop fine motor skills in the students.

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BAISAKHI CELEBRATION - 2019
 

On Friday, 12^th April 2019 the students of Greenway Nursery School celebrated,   “The Harvest Festival – Baisakhi”.

 A special assembly was conducted wherein the students of Pre School and Pre Primary danced on Baisakhi songs and set the mood for the festival celebrations. Students of Pre Primary made beautiful “Dhols” with paper and pasted in the scrap book, whereas the  Students of Pre School did “Finger Printing” of the same. Click here to view more photographs.