PM SHRI GHS Morpirla celebrated World Wetlands Day with a series of activities aimed at creating awareness about the conservation and management of wetlands. As part of the programme, the school launched the Save Wetlands Campaign, highlighting the role wetlands play in protecting biodiversity and supporting ecosystems.
Students and teachers took the Wetland Mitra pledge, committing themselves to protect and preserve wetlands. To gain practical understanding, participants also visited a nearby wetland, where they learned about its ecological importance and the need for sustainable management.
The celebration included creative activities such as a poster competition, along with dance and singing performances, allowing students to express their understanding of wetlands in engaging ways. During the programme, students were also informed about 10 newly declared wetlands in Goa, helping them connect local environmental efforts with global conservation goals.
The event helped students better understand the importance of wetlands and encouraged them to take responsibility for protecting these vital natural resources.
At Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar School, learning has taken rootโliterally! The schoolโs Nutrition Garden is an innovative initiative that connects children to nature, nutrition, and sustainability.
What began as a simple activity to promote healthy eating has blossomed into a vibrant outdoor classroom. Students actively plant and care for vegetables like cucumbers, turmeric, ladyfingers, and bananas, understanding where food comes from and why fresh, natural meals matter.
Aligned with the Governmentโs Poshan Maah initiative, the project emphasizes the importance of nutrition, health, and community well-being. Each gardening session teaches patience, teamwork, and responsibility, helping students discover that learning can be hands-on and joyful.
As harvest time arrives, excitement fills the air. Students proudly pick what theyโve grown and transform their produce into traditional Goan delicacies like Tavsholi (sweet made from cucumber), Patholi (sweet wrapped in turmeric leaves), and fresh salads. Each bite becomes a reminder that the โfruit of patience is sweet.โ
The Nutrition Garden has grown beyond vegetablesโitโs nurturing values, curiosity, and lifelong habits of mindful eating. With each seed planted, students are sowing lessons for a healthier, happier future. ๐ฟ
Janmashtami celebrations took a creative and educational turn at Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar High School, where students and teachers came together for a unique activity โ Pustak Handi.
The event, blending tradition with learning, was not just about celebrating Lord Krishnaโs birth, but also about nurturing the love for books and reading among children.
Instead of traditional Dahi Handis, the school introduced Pustak Handis โ pots filled not with curd or coins, but with chits of book names. Each student eagerly awaited their turn to pull a chit and receive the corresponding book.
Every class took part in decorating their handis with artistic flair, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and thematic thinking. Judges praised the thoughtfulness, effort, and presentation by students.
The goal? To encourage reading habits and motivate children to explore the world of books beyond textbooks.
Inspiration Through Awards
To further inspire young readers, the school announced the Vachak Veer Award, which will be presented to the most enthusiastic and consistent reader based on their engagement with the gifted books.
โOur aim is to develop not just learners, but thinkers. This Pustak Handi activity is symbolic of the joy and wisdom that books offer,โ said one of the school coordinators.
A Festive & Devotional Atmosphere
The celebration wasnโt just about books. A pujan of Lord Sri Krishna was held to instill devotion and cultural values in students. Traditional songs and decorations adorned the school, creating a festive mood that resonated with joy and spirituality.
Students Celebrate with Enthusiasm
From decorating the handis to unwrapping their surprise books, students participated with immense joy. The event was a success in every way โ educationally, spiritually, and emotionally.
A Model Worth Replicating
By creatively merging cultural festivals with meaningful learning, Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar High School has set a wonderful example for schools across the state and country. The Pustak Handi activity reminds us that celebrations can be both fun and intellectually enriching.
In the serene village of Salvador do Mundo, nestled among Goaโs greenery, Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar High School recently transformed into a vibrant hub of tradition and eco-learning as it celebrated the auspicious Shravan month.
The school’s educators curated a unique blend of activities that helped students experience the rich cultural tapestry and seasonal beauty of this sacred monsoon period.
The festivities kicked off with paddy transplantation, giving students a hands-on experience of farming โ a ritual deeply tied to Indiaโs monsoon rhythm. Laughter echoed across the fields as students joyfully immersed themselves in muddy soil, understanding the hard work behind every grain of rice.
Clay, Chants & Culture:
On Nag Panchami, the school turned into a cultural classroom. Students molded clay idols of the Naag deity, chanted verses in the Navnaag Stotra recitation competition, and learned the ecological importance of anthill puja and collecting patri โ sacred monsoon leaves. A knowledge session on snakes helped students separate myth from reality, followed by a fun, fact-filled quiz.
Dance, Food, and Festive Joy:
Folk traditions came alive through fugadi, a rhythmic group dance that celebrates togetherness and joy. This was followed by the เคชเคพเคตเคธเคพเคณเฅ เคญเคพเคเฅเคฏเคพเคเคเคพ เคฎเคนเฅเคคเฅเคธเคต (Monsoon Wild Vegetable Festival), where students explored local, seasonal veggies like shevla, taikulo, and kuleeth, gaining insights into sustainable, traditional food practices.
A swing hung from a mango tree โ decorated with flowers โ became the centerpiece of fun, as students queued up for their turn, while others adorned their hands with mehendi, blending festivity with tradition.
A Sweet Ending:
To conclude the celebrations, students prepared and shared เคชเคพเคคเฅเคณเฅเคฏเคพ โ steamed rice dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery, symbolizing the warmth and sweetness of community living.
More Than a Celebration
The Shravan celebration was more than just a festive week โ it was an educational journey. Students absorbed values of sustainability, cultural awareness, community bonding, and respect for nature. The initiative stood out for its integration of learning with lived experiences โ a perfect example of holistic education rooted in heritage.
As monsoon winds rustled through the trees and laughter filled the air, the students of Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar High School walked away with memories, skills, and a renewed sense of belonging โ to the earth and to their culture.
In a refreshing departure from traditional education, PM Shri Government High School Morpirla celebrated Bagless Day, an innovative initiative designed to reduce the physical burden of school bags while encouraging creativity, experiential learning, and joy in the classroom.
Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Bagless Day offered students a chance to learn through engaging, hands-on activities that sparked curiosity, imagination, and teamwork.
Students engaged in a wide range of fun and creative activities that promoted learning without textbooks:
๐ญ Puppet Making: Students created colorful puppets using different materials, showcasing their imagination and storytelling skills.
๐ T-shirt Painting: Children designed and painted their own T-shirts with themes like Save Earth and No Tobacco, expressing their thoughts artistically.
๐ช Kite Designing: Students designed and assembled their own kites, blending creativity with basic craft and engineering.
๐๏ธ Paper Crafting: Intricate and beautiful paper crafts were created, highlighting fine motor skills and design thinking.
๐ผ Floral Art & Fanthis: Using wildflowers and various floral materials, students created decorative pieces and traditional fanthis, celebrating the textures and colors of nature.
๐ฟ Leaf Crafts: Leaves were transformed into beautiful art forms, teaching students about natural diversity while enhancing creativity.
๐บ Clay Modeling: With their hands in clay, students shaped and molded unique models, exploring their tactile senses and sculpting talents.
These activities provided a refreshing break from academics, offering students the opportunity to learn through experience, expression, and collaboration.
Teachers noted that the day not only lightened the physical burden on students but also brought smiles, excitement, and active participation in every corner of the school. The Bagless Day at PM SHRI GHS Morpirla was a resounding success โ proving that learning can be joyful, inclusive, and deeply meaningful without the weight of school bags.
This celebration stands as a model of innovative education, fostering holistic development and igniting the creative spirit in students.
