Celebrations : St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School, Janak Puri, Delhi

Loyalty, Truth & Honour

ST. MARK'S SENIOR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL
JANAK PURI, NEW DELHI - 58

In the days when Janak Puri was taking shape and very few facilities were available, farsighted, Mr. T. P. AGGARWAL visualised the need of an educational institution in this area. It was in January, 1975 that a modest beginning was made and with good administration and healthy staff the school grew at a rapid pace. The expansion in the enrolment of the students, enlargement of the school building and upgradation from Secondary to Senior Secondary was very satisfying. Today, it has nearly 3000 students on the roll with nearly 150 staff members.

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ISA Activity - Our Concern, Mother Earth - (15 to 22 April 2013)

We began our First ISA Project - our concern - Mother Earth with great zeal. Rechristened Eco Decathlon the activities were spread from 15 April to 22 April 2013. Classes I to X were involved in the same. It was a delight to see the students of Std. I & II depicting our rich flora and fauna in the Dressing up Parade while Std. III made Greeting Cards.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Restore was the motto of the students of std. IV & V as they prepared useful things out of waste material. Class Assembly was also conducted on 4R’s putting emphasis on ways to preserve our Earth for future generations.

Power point presentations were made on the topic “Comparison of forest areas of different countries” and “Environmental Issues of different countries”. The presentations provided food for thought to all bringing home the fact that if timely corrective steps are not taken our lives would surely become very unsafe and uncertain.

In an effort to create awareness in our society our school students visited our neighbouring RWA’s, clinics and hospitals and put up hand-made pamphlets and posters made by the students of VI to X on the topics. Each one, plant one; Earth’s future my future; and conservation of conventional resources. Message on Global Warming by Al Gore through his movie ‘Inconvenient Truth’ was conveyed to the students.

During the PTM on 27 April 2013 prize winning articles were displayed for the parents and their feedback was taken. ATP Green Tech Pvt. Ltd. displayed their Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions on PTM Day. Parents appreciated the innovative gadgets like solar caps, solar lanterns, garden lights etc.

A team of students attended Earth Day Carnival at CM - Sheila Dixit’s residence and released pamphlets on Saving of Environment. Our Principal Ms. Rama Sethi released pamphlets on tree plantation and Environmental Tips on the Earth Day.

ISA ACTIVITY 2 : Phamplet Making Topic : Spreading Awareness				ISA ACTIVITY 2 : Poster Making Topic : Spreading Awareness				ISA ACTIVITY 1 : Greeting Cards Topic : Flora & Fauna
Std.	Position	Name	Class	Std.	Position	Name	Class	Std.	Position	Name	Class
VI	I	AAYUSHI SAREEN	VI C	IX	I	KASHIKA KAMRA ADVAITA SAXENA	IX E	III	I	PRASHANSA	III E
	II	ARYA JHA	VI A		II	ANTRIKSH PRAKASH KUNAL BANSAL	IX F		II	SAHIL	III F
	III	PRANSHU	VI A		III	DARPAN GOYAL CICELIA MOHAN THOMAS	IX E		III	NEHEMIAH	III G
VII	I	ADITI NAGPAL	VII C	X	I	MANAN SETIA KUSHAL MANOCHA	X A
	II	HARDIK SHARMA	VII A		II	ANANYA SHARMA HARSHITA SHARMA	X B
	III	SRISHTI BAHL	VII B		III	SHIVAM ARORA DIPANSHU PANWAR YATIN	X B X F
VIII	I	ANNANYA RAJ	VIII C
	II	MEDHA SHARMA	VIII D
	III	SRISHTI SAXENA	VIII E

ISA ACTIVITY 1 : Dressing up Parade Topic : Flora & Fauna				ISA ACTIVITY 1 : Best out of Waste Topic : Flora & Fauna
Std.	Position	Name	Class	Std.	Position	Name	Class
I	I	SAKSHAM	I B	IV	I	EKASH VERMA	IV D
	II	KRISHIV	I B		II	ANJALI	IV A
	III	YASHASVI	I C		III	TANMAY SINGHAL	IV E
II	I	SAMARTH SHARMA	II D	V	I	TANMAY JOSHI	V B
	II	DRISHTI VERMA	II A		II	SAUMYA GUPTA	V D
	III	MAITREYI MISHRA	II A		III	UTTKARSH SURI	V D

Basant Panchami Celebrations - (15 February 2013)

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Basant Panchami Celebrations were held on 15 February 2013. Students worshipped Goddess Saraswati by performing Saraswati Vandana. Students were dressed up in colourful dresses as flowers, trees, butterflies, birds etc. to welcome the spring season by singing a spring song along with enactment.

Republic Day Celebrations - (24 January 2013)

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64^th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor on 24 January 2013. The School Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal graced the occasion. The National Flag was hoisted to start the celebrations.

Junior school Head Boy Mayank Narang gave a speech and discussed the progress of India from a British Colony to nuclear power.

Students of Class V sang a patriotic song followed by a dance filled with the essence of patriotism. The School Director congratulated the students on 64^th Republic Day and told them to feel pride in being Indian.

The programme ended with the patriotic songs played by school orchestra.

Christmas Celebrations - (December 2012)

The Christmas Celebrations began with the enchantment of Christmas Carols, which were sung by the school choir. It was followed by an enactment, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.

Celebrations came to full swing when games such as ‘Hot Sizzling potato, Queen of Sheeba' were played by the students. ‘A Magic Show’ filled the air with cheers and thrills. The celebrations ended with the distribution of gifts by the Santa.

The students learnt a message of loving, caring, sharing and respecting all on the Eve of Christmas.

Independence Day Celebrations - (15 August 2012)

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The 65^th Independence Day was celebrated in school with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The function started with flag Hoisting ceremony which was done by our chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal. The entire atmosphere was filled with songs full of nationalism highlighting India’s flight to progress in spite its diversity. Then ‘Vande Matram’ our national song was presented in which the students performed to a well rehearsed choreography.

Janamashtami Celebrations - (9 August 2012)

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Janamashtami festival was celebrated by class I students on 9^th August 2012. The ceremony started with the Puja followed by a dance performance by class I girls.

Students showed colourful tableaus of Krishna’s birth, youth and miracles.

Republic Day Celebrations - (26 January 2012)

63^rd Republic Day was celebrated amidst great excitement and patriotic fervor. It began with the hoisting of the tricolor flag by our esteemed Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal.

The programme comprised of song and dances followed by a short skit cum dance on Fundamental Rights accompanied by live rendition of A. R. Rehman’s ‘Bharat Humko Jaan Se . . . . . .’ which filled the air with nationalistic zeal and enthusiasm.

Christmas Celebrations - December 2011

Christmas was celebrated with full spirit on 22^nd and 23^rd December 2011 with a beautiful depiction of the birth of Lord Christ by the primary wing students, the students enjoyed the magic show and learnt some magic tricks from the magician followed by the melodious hymns sung by the students of class V and VI and finally the Christmas gifts were given by Santa himself.

Gurupurab Celebrations - (9 November 2011)

Gurupurab marking the birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated on 9^th November 2011.

The presentation of melodious shabd Kirtan was followed by Ardas. The principal enlightened the Golden Teachings of the spiritual Guru. The ceremony came to an end by the distribution of Prasad.

Janmashtami Celebrations - (18 August 2011)

Janmashtmi Celebration took place on 18^th August 2011. A small pooja ceremony was conducted and was attended by the Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal.

The celebration included : Depiction of different leelas of Lord Krishna as Birth in the Jail, Vasudevji crossing river Yamuna carrying Lord Krishna, Bal roop and various prasanghs. Raas Leela and Dandiya Dance was also performed. Kans Vadh and Geeta Updesh were other interesting highlights of this sacred celebration.

Independence Day Celebrations - (12 August 2011)

Our school celebrated the 65^th anniversary Of India’s Independence with full vigour and valour on 12^th August 2011, Friday. Our chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal along with director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal graced the occasion. The programme started with flag hoisting followed by National Anthem. Cultural programme was performed by the primary students. Principal Ms. Rama Sethi conveyed her valuable message to boost the nationalist spirit of the students.

Holi Celebrations - 2011

The festival of colours Holi was celebrated by the Management and staff with Eco friendly colours and flower petals made by Eco Club ‘Vasudha’.

Basant Panchami Celebrations - (8 February 2011)

This day was celebrated in school on 8^th February 2011 with great religious fervor with the pooja being performed by the Principal Mrs. Rama Sethi along with the staff members to invoke the blessings of Goddess Sarasvati followed by the distribution of Prasad.

Republic Day Celebrations - (25 January 2011)

On 25^th January 2011, the school celebrated 62^nd Republic Day.

The National Flag was unfurled by the Manager Mr. L. K Rai accompanied by the Principal Mrs. Rama Sethi. Followed by a Ballad on the popular patriotic songs performed by the students of primary and middle wing.

The Vice Captain of the school Nidhi Kapoor gave a talk on ‘Drafting of Indian Constitution’.

The celebration culminated with speeches from Mr. Rai and Mrs. Rama Sethi with the audience greeting them ‘Jai Hind’.

Christmas Celebrations - (25 December 2010)

Our school was perfect picture of celebration with the party spirit in full swing transforming the premises into fairyland. Various exciting games were played with the students, winning attractive prizes, humming of the Christmas carols by young ones with sparkle in their eyes. The students of class III added to the excitement by presenting the skit ‘Birthday Of Jesus Christ’.

Gurupurab Celebrations - (22 November 2010)

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Gurpurab was celebrated on 22^nd November 2010 with great festive spirit. A warm welcome speech with a glimpse of the Sikh history was given. It was followed by a hearty welcome of the students of standard II and III dressed as the ‘Paanj Pyaras’. Soul touching melodious kirtan was performed by the students. The programme ended with 'Ardas' after which Kara Prasad was given to one and all.

Diwali Celebrations - (5 November 2010)

Diwali the ‘festival of lights’-having a special significance in the life of every Indian was celebrated with great ferver serving two fold purpose .At the spiritual level it was started with Laxmi Pujan and at the social level by saying ‘No To Crackers’.

Common Wealth Games 2010

Students of the Junior Wing participated with tremendous zeal in various activities to commemorate the arrival of Common Wealth Games 2010. The students showed their creative skills by making beautiful collage, facemasks, images, paintings of CWG mascot-Shera. Slogan Writing and poster making also showed their imaginative skills. The air was full of wishes of good luck prayers of grand success to the participants and all those engaged in the coming event.

Independence Day Celebrations - (13 August 2010)

63^rd Independence Day was celebrated in the school on 13^th August 2010 with great enthusiasm. The National flag was hoisted by school’s Director Mrs. Anjali Aggarwal followed by a variety of cultural programmes presented by students. The gymnastic performance presented by juniors enthralled one and all.

Janmashtami Celebrations - (1 September 2010)

Janmashtami was celebrated on 1^st September 2010 with a dance performance depicting the life of Lord Krishna

Earth Day - (22 April 2010)

The School celebrated the Earth Day, the most widely celebrated international environmental event with great enthusiasm & creativity on 22^nd April 2010. Students from classes III to IX made paper bags out of old newspapers, magazines and recycled-paper. A bag Mela was organized and bags were distributed amongst the common people.

The students are made environmentally conscious and to promote this a waste management drive was started, using Rolly-Poly which turns the biodegradable waste into manure without any insect or smell. The students are encouraged to feed Roly-Poly with peels and leftovers from their lunch packs. The manure thus harnessed will be gradually used to fuel the organic plantations in the school.

Earth Day - Young students proudly holding their self made paper bags - Click to Enlarge

Earth Day - Rolly Poly is being generously fed - Click to Enlarge

To bring forth the Eco friendly living various activities were organized as under -
» Book mark for class I
» Poster Making from class II & III
» Bird house making for class IV & V

Variety of jute bags were released as an immediate answer to do away with the use of plastics & polybags and later reusable bags were distributed to all class IV employees.

Go Green - (26 February 2010)

Our school celebrated the ‘Festival of colours’ on 26^th February 2010 in an eco friendly manner. Everyone enthusiastically participated in the celebration and smeared eco friendly colours on each other.

Republic Day Celebrations - (25 January 2010)

On the occasion of Republic day held on 25^th January 2010, the National Flag was unfurled by our Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal along with Director Mrs. Anjali Aggarwal. Students presented beautiful cultural programme which reflected patriotic fervor and showed different colours of India. A power packed Karate demonstration was also put up by the students of classes VI to IX.

Basant Panchmi Celebrations - (20 January 2010)

Basant Panchami was celebrated to mark the coming of spring season on 20^th January 2010. The students of class II gracefully performed Saraswati Vandana.

Christmas Celebrations - (25 December 2009)

The much awaited Christmas Party was organized for the primary classes and class VI in the school. The school was brightly decorated & Christmas Carols were sung by our little children. A magic show was also organized. Santa visited our school and distributed sweets and gifts amongst the children.

Children's Day - (13 November 2009)

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Chacha Nehru's birthday at St. Mark's School was celebrated in a special way on 13 November 2009.

Children exhibited their talent with great gusto and enthusiasm.

Gurupurab Celebrations - (29 October 2009)

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in our school on 29^th October 2009. The students were made aware of the significance of the day which was followed by melodious shabads by a group of students.

The Ardas rented a religious fervor in the air and the whole gathering was in a meditative mood. The function ended by the distribution of ‘Kadah Parshad’ to all those present.

ECO - Friendly Diwali Celebrations

Diwali was celebrated in an Eco Friendly manner and the students were made environmentally conscious. A peaceful march of students was organized in Janakpuri area to sensitize the neigbhourhood about the pollution caused by crackers. Students distributed Diyas and Pamphlets to the residents and spread the message – “NO TO CRACKERS”.

A poster and rangoli making competition was organized with the theme of ECO-FRIENDLY DIWALI to show solidarity to save the environment.

Dussehra Celebrations - (24 September 2009)

To mark the Victory of good over evil Dussehra was celebrated on 24^th September 2009 in the school premises. The Dussehra festivities were marked by a presentation enacted by the students of class V.

The ‘Shlokas’ and ‘Chaupais’ were sung from the great epic ‘Ramayana’ glorifying lord Rama and his kin, his valour and righteousness even in trying times like exile and his fight with Ravana for Sita’s honour and respect making the audience mesmerized and enthused. On this Occasion the Director Mrs. Anjali Aggarwal blessed the participants and appreciated the spectacular show.

Independence Day Celebrations - (13 August 2009)

Our School celebrated Independence Day on 13^th August 2009 with great patriotic zeal and zest. The National Flag was hoisted by respected Chairman Mr. T.P. Aggarwal accompanied by Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal.

A cultural programme was performed making the environment very lively.

Various class room activities were held by the Primary Wing such as :

Class I : Fancy Dress (Theme - Patriotism)
Class II : Drawing National Symbols
Class III : Collage making on National Symbols
Class IV : "I am Gandhi"
Class V : Eminent Indian Personalities

Janmasthami Celebrations - (13 August 2009)

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To mark the birth of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami was celebeated by students on 13^th August 2009 with great enthusiasm. Students of Class I participated in a group dance, dressed in colourful traditional dresses making the atmosphere vibrant.

Holi Celebrations

The Management and the staff members of St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri celebrated ‘Eco-friendly Holi’ with natural colours prepared by the members of Eco-Club ‘Vasudha’. The celebrations started with the worship of Lord Krishna initiated by our Director, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal.

Basant Panchmi and Puja Saraswati Celebrations - (30 January 2009)

A Special Assembly was conducted on 30^th January 2009 to celebrate Basant Panchami and invoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. On this auspicious day students of class V showed their reverence for the Goddess of Learning and Wisdom, Saraswati. The students of classes III to VI presented Saraswati Vandana thus adding a traditional flavour to the event.

Republic Day Celebrations - (23 January 2009)

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On 23^rd January 2009, S.M.S Janakpuri celebrated India’s 60^th Republic Day. Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, Director Ms. Anjali Aggarwal graced the occasion. The National Flag was hoisted by the Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal amidst the cheers and claps of the students followed by National Anthem. Cultural programmes were presented by the students. Thought provoking speeches by the students and the senior members of the Management were the highlight of the programme.

Lohri Celebrations - (13 January 2009)

Lohri was celebrated in our school on 13^th January 2009. The replica of a typical Punjab village was created. Chairman Mr. T. P. Aggarwal and Director Mrs. Anjali Aggarwal lit the sacred fire to initiate the celebrations. Ritual of offering the Prasad to the pious fire was performed by the authorities and the staff members. In the same breath the echo of the drums resounded in the air and along came the students dressed in colourful Punjabi attire to perform the bhangra. Everybody seemed to be swinging on the thumping beat.