Springdales School, Pusa Road virtually celebrated their annual Book Week from 12th July to 16th July 2021, for the students from Nursery to Std XII. The theme “Learning for Evolving Times” was reflected through the creative presentations of children at various levels. The workshops and activities during the entire week emphasized the ideas of preparedness and adaptability of the school system, educator and the learner to the changing times.

The Officiating Principal, Dr. Mala Gupta inaugurated the book week by lighting the lamp and the opening of the book of knowledge. In her welcome address she inspired and motivated students to use practical solutions to adapt to the emerging times. She also introduced the chief guest and keynote speaker Ms. Nishita Saxena, a writer and a journalist who connected with the students through her pertinent speech on the power of language and the importance of reading.

A week long celebration was held wherein each day was dedicated to a particular subject and students were involved in myriads of activities.

On the English day students participated in activities like virtual story board creation, literary character presentation, limerick writing and creating Haiku poetry. A motivational session about mental wellbeing by an eminent psychologist was organised on the Social Science day and students were exposed to the ideas of sustainability through a “Best out of Waste” workshop. On the Science day, students were involved in various hand on activities. They designed centrifuge sprinkler and understood integration of sports with physics. There were a series of interactive and thought-provoking workshops and activities on Polyhedrons, Maths crosswords Kakuro, quizzes and games related to mathematical concepts on the Maths day. The Language day involved students in Hindi story and dialogue narration, the German and French students in online quizzes, book mark making and film appreciation sessions.

The virtual valedictory of the book week was also marked by celebration of the life of Madiba on the Mandela day.

H.E. Mr. Sibusiso Ndebele, High Commissioner of Republic of South Africa was present to grace the occasion. He addressed and illumined the audience by recounting the contributions of Mandela for the entire human race. Dr. Devapriya Roy, an acclaimed author was also present for the occasion.

Book Week Inaugural 2021 - Learning for Evolving Times: https://youtu.be/7-pYSFhl-EU

Mandela Day Celebrations & Book Week Valedictory 2021: https://youtu.be/qRvJdJk9C0Y For event gallery Click here