Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, they are sold and used during Diwali. The loud noises from firecrackers lead to various complications in pets every year. It makes the animals panic and the environment polluted. Many cases of death of pets have been reported due to the loud noise from setting off firecrackers during Diwali. In order to spread awareness regarding Animal-Friendly Diwali, 'Aashrey' - Animal Welfare Club of St. Marks World School sensitized students to not use crackers. Our students discussed the harmful effects of fire crackers after watching a video that depicted psychological symptoms observed in animals due to bursting of crackers.
Let's celebrate Diwali more with lights than crackers. Let’s be considerate about the voiceless and our environment during our celebrations. Let’s try not to hurt them for our happiness.
National Wildlife Day - (4 September 2023)
As Henry David Thoreau once wrote, “In wildness is the preservation of the world.” National Wildlife Day on September 4th encourages improved awareness of the species around us and in the broader world. This day focuses on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. Keeping the spirit high, Aashrey: the Animal Welfare Club of our school sensitized students by conducting various activities like starting a garden, nature walk, shop while keeping wildlife in mind etc. They learnt to keep endangered animals and their habitats safe by taking small steps like planting trees, creating bird feeders, nests and spreading awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation. The students enthusiastically participated on the day meant for preservation of sanctuaries.
Overall, National Wildlife Day was a great success in raising awareness and inspiring students to take action to preserve and protect our world's wildlife. It served as a reminder of the important role we all play in ensuring the survival and well-being of these incredible species.
Project Tiger - (17 April 2023)
Commemorating the completion of the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the latest tiger census data and released the government’s vision for tiger conservation during ‘Amrit Kaal’ in Mysuru. Project Tiger was launched by the Central government on April 1, 1973 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in a bid to promote conservation of the tiger. The programme came at a time when India’s tiger population was rapidly dwindling. According to reports, while there were 40,000 tigers in the country at the time of the Independence, they were soon reduced to below 2,000 by 1970 due to their widespread hunting and poaching.
Keeping the spirit high 'Aashrey' - Animal Welfare Club of our school organised various activities for Classes VI-XII in order to spread awareness on Project Tiger. Students enthusiastically made posters, ppts, logos and documentaries and celebrated the completion of the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger with great zeal.
A visit to Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre - (December 2022)
“It’s not whether animals will survive; it’s whether the man has the will to save them.” - Anthony D. Williams.
Keeping this spirit in mind, ‘Aashrey’ the animal Welfare Club of our school organized a visit to the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre wherein the animal welfare student incharges had a wonderful experience to see and interact with different animals. It was a true safe haven for lost, injured, abused and unwanted animals. It had knowledgeable staff members, spacious indoor and outdoor housing for dogs, cats, horses, camel, ducks, peacock and many more. Here, animals are provided with veterinary care and there are sick wards and rooms for isolating newcomers. Our club, Aashrey, donated various items needed for these animals to live a good life. Visiting this place, evoked the compassionate souls of our students and made them realize that helping those in need is a very precious gift one can give.
An activity by students of Class 2 - (30 May 2022)
A wise man once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” It’s the stories that give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. Since time immemorial, storytelling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to incite curiosity and the love for reading in children, a storytelling activity was held for Class 2 students. The young, enthusiastic storytellers armed with their animal soft toys as props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought on saving endangered animals and some reinforced moral values about taking care of our forest friends.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Aashrey activity by Class Seedling to 5 - (18 May 2022)
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - (Mahatma Gandhi).
Animals are a wonderful part of our lives. They bring us joy. They make us laugh. They give us unconditional love. They bring us sorrow when they leave us, but leave us with cherished memories of true friendship. Today St. Mark's World School organized 'Aashrey' activity from Class Seedling to 5.
Children enjoyed the animal corner and they had a wonderful time and they also showed their craft skills by creating farm animals using cotton balls. Some students reflected their storytelling skills using soft toys and stated fun facts using flash cards. They also made beautiful masks based on extinct animals and decorated the earthen pots.
With their imagination and creativity, they made attractive artworks which helped them to develop sensitivity towards animals and their importance in environment.
Farm Animal Activity by Class 1 - (18 May 2022)
"Animals cannot speak for themselves so we need to be their voice". Keeping this thought in mind the Aashrey Animal Welfare Club of our school organised an activity for our Class 1 scholars which would hopefully help to create a kinder world for the animals. Little munchkins of Class 1 made a beautiful farm animal craft using cotton balls.
The children participated in the activity with full enthusiasm and it was a great success.
Animal Welfare Club Activity - (8 April 2022)
Each year on April 8th, National Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to explore our local zoos. Millions of people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. In an attempt to sensitize students about these endangered animal species or the ones which are at risk of becoming endangered, 'Aashrey' - Animal Welfare Club of our school, organized various activities for Classes VI-VIII wherein students showcased their love for these animals in the form of colourful badges, book marks and hand puppets depicting their favourite zoo animals. Through these activities students came across a broad variety of animals, their habitats and their importance for our ecosystem.
Animal safety and protection Month by Club Aashrey by Class 5 students - (November 2021)
‘We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our future generations.’
Wild animals play an important role in the ecosystem they reside and help in maintaining ecological balance in nature. Due to the excessive use of resources and cutting of forests, many of these species are now at the brink of extinction. It is the sole responsibility of human beings, on an individual basis, to try and conserve our endangered wildlife. In order to spread awareness about protection of endangered species amongst children, an activity was conducted for Classes 4 & 5 by our School’s Animal Welfare Club ‘AASHREY’, wherein they had to make a book cover depictingendangered animals and ways to protect these animals. The children enjoyed the activity and created beautiful book covers.
World Animal Day - (4 October 2021)
World Animal Day is observed every year on October 4th to raise awareness about improving the welfare standards of the animals across the globe. 'Aashrey' - Animal Welfare Club of our school organized a photo contest to mark this day. By clicking photographs of their pets, students captured the expressions, their witty and signature pounce poses etc. through the camera. Celebrating this occasion, they enthusiastically participated in this activity and showcased their love and care for animals. Through their photographs students got the chance to spread the message that all animals play a key role in environmental protection and human wellness too.
Let's see the best clicks of our budding photographers...
World Rhino Day - (22 September 2021)
World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on 22 September. It provides an opportunity to work towards saving the animal, which has been the target of poachers for decades. To highlight the importance of this day 'Aashrey' - Animal Welfare Club of our school organised Poster making and Slogan Writing activities for students of Classes VI - XII. These activities helped students to learn and understand that the life of an animal is in no way less precious than our own. The day is celebrated to spread awareness, to protect ecological balance and to protect wildlife, especially the five existing species of Rhino which are living in Africa and Asian continents.
Through their posters and slogans students appealed people for not buying Rhino horn products as the illegal trade in Rhino horn poses the greatest threat to Rhinos.
Elucidating the theme of the World Rhino Day, our budding artists portrayed different types of Rhinos and the ones that are vulnerable to extinction.
International Tiger Day Activity - (29 July 2021)
“Their Survival is in our hands”. To promote the theme of International Tiger day 2021, Animal welfare Club 'Aashrey' of our school sensitized students to join hands together in this effort not only to save tigers but to save our forests and its precious inhabitants. To mark the importance of this day , students of Classes VI to VIII whole heartedly participated in poster making activity based on the declining tiger population and conserving tigers globally. Through this activity students shared important facts about tigers and their pivotal role in balancing & maintaining the ecosystem. Through their posters, students emphasized that these magnificent creatures will be on the verge of extinction if we don’t join hands to save them. In a nutshell this day helped spreading awareness among the students and creating environmentally responsible global citizens.
Gardening for Wildlife Month - (May 2021)
As May’s warm weather and rain creates a perfect environment for growing a garden, "AASHREY" - Animal Welfare Club of St. Mark's Girls Senior Secondary School encouraged students to plant a garden that will benefit birds, butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators. For this, students of Classes VI and VII were sensitised to install a bird feeder and birdbath, build some birdhouses and leave a layer of leaves then invite the birds near their garden, locality, terrace etc. With the same enthusiasm students of Classes VIII and IX gathered information about the wildlife including birds, insects and animals seen in their localities and portrayed it in the form of comic strips. These activities helped the students to become more closer to the nature and compassionate towards the animals.
Awareness drive for disposing masks safely in order to avoid animal casualities - (February 2021)
Face masks - a vital tool to reduce the spread of Covid-19, aren't going away anytime soon. But when we throw them away, it can harm the environment and the animals. In order to spread awareness about the same, "AASHREY" animal welfare club of St. Marks Girls Senior Secondary School took an initiative to sensitise students by showing them a video. The students were encouraged to do their part by taking a little care while disposing the masks so that they don't hurt fellow animals. They were informed that all trash puts animals at risk and now its a wake up call for all of us to avoid such animal casualties.
Vridhi Kapoor celebrates of Class I-C psots a Video on World Animal Day - (4 October 2020)
World Animal Day is internationally celebrated every year on 4th October, to mark this day to raise awareness about the protection of animals all over the globe. Vridhi Kapoor of Class I C would like to contribute few points, which can help, to make to world a better place for all the animals, especially the endangered ones.
World Animal Day Activity for Class 1 and 2 - (4 October 2020)
Saving one animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that animal. Keeping this thought in mind, the tiny tots of Class 1 and 2 celebrated World Animal Day by making colourful finger puppets of endangered animals. This activity organized by Animal Welfare Club - Aashrey made them aware about various animal species which are in danger and made them understand the importance of keeping a balance in the environment.
World Animal Day Activity for Class Sapling - (4 October 2020)
On the occasion of World Animal Day, the kids of Class Sapling created beautiful animal face masks keeping in view the need of the hour. The colourful and attractive masks gave us a glimpse of the tiny tots imaginative and creative skills. It inspired the children to think and work creatively and promote artistic excellence.
World Animal Day Activity for Class Seedling - (4 October 2020)
To celebrate the World Animal Day and throw more light upon the plight of endangered species.
The little ones of Class Seedling made different endangered animals like Tigers, Panda, Turtles, Black Rhino and many more using a paper plate.
They made this colourful and attractive by adding their handprints on them.
World Animal Day - (4 October 2020)
"The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man." - Charles Darwin.
Animals have great importance in our lives. The balance of the ecosystem would go down to drains if animals start disappearing from Earth. The World Animal Day is dedicated to animals for making people aware of the world about the role of the animals in their lives and uniting people for advocating the welfare of animals. Keeping the same spirit high, Animal Welfare Club - 'AASHREY' of St. Marks Girls Senior Secondary School celebrated World Animal Day wherein different activities for Classes VI-XII were conducted for classes like 'You and Your Pet 'photo contest, poster making on 'Animals are more loyal than human beings' and 'Animal themed painting competition'. These activities instilled the sense awareness and responsibility among students to make Earth a better place for animals as they share the world with other organisms as well.
The following are the best entries of our students showcasing their talent - as shown in the pictures.
International Tiger Day by Classe II - (29 July 2020)
To raise awareness about conservation of tiger, Animal Welfare Club - ‘Aashrey’ organized activities for Class II wherein, students participated actively in making silhouettes of tigers using magazine strips and newspaper cuttings.
Students were made to understand the importance tigers have for our environment, and they pledged to create awareness for their protection.
International Tiger Day by Classes III and IV - (29 July 2020)
It is said that where tigers thrive, it is a sign that the ecosystem is healthy.
We cannot deny the fact that tigers are the largest species of the cat family and are also one of the most iconic animals on the planet.But since the beginning of the 20th century, over 95% of the world’s tiger population is lost. Therefore, International Tiger Day is celebrated on 29th July annually to promote the protection of natural habitat of tigers and to increase awareness about their conservation. Animal Welfare Club – Aashrey organized some activities wherein students of Class III and IV made beautiful dioramas depicting Tiger as the endangered species and tried to raise public consciousness and support for tiger conservation issues.
International Tiger Day by Class I - (29 July 2020)
SAVE TIGER OTHERWISE YOU WILL LOSE THE PRIDE - To glorify this royal treasure of the jungle, “Aashrey” - the Animal Welfare Club of SMGS celebrated International Tiger Day with great fervour. The children of Class I chose to make beautiful tiger eye masks. Their enthusiasm was clearly visible through the photographs they sent.
International Tiger Day by Class Sapling - (29 July 2020)
The Animal Welfare Club of our school - Aashrey organised an activity for the students of Class Sapling, they participated enthusiastically and made creative tiger head bands and took a pledge to make the people realise the need for the protection of tigers.
International Tiger Day by Class Seedling - (29 July 2020)
“Save the tigers before they are silenced forever”.
To enlighten this thought, SMGS organised various activities to spread awareness among the little ones. Cherubims of Seedling showcased their creativity by making colourful handprints of tigers. We believe that young students can make a big difference as the future lies in their hands.
International Tiger Day by Class IV C - (29 July 2020)
The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face, has a day that is dedicated to it. There are a number of different issues that tigers all around the world face. There are a number of threats that are driving tigers close to extinction. International Tiger Day has been created so that people around the world can raise awareness for tiger conservation. In collaboration with Animal Welfare Club-Aashrey of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School, Kyra Laroia of Class IV-C has shared her views about how we can do our bit to make sure that we do not lose these incredible creatures.
World Nature Conservation Day by Class 5 - (28 July 2020)
“Conservation is a great moral issue, for it involves the patriotic duty of ensuring the safety and continuance of the nation.” - Theodore Roosevelt.
World Nature Conservation Day is yet another important day that reminds us of the importance of nature in our lives and the need to conserve it. It is celebrated across the world on 28 July. Making the most out of this opportunity. Class V students of SMGS raised awareness about the conservation of nature and highlighted the importance of sustainability. They prepared really interesting comic strips wherein zoo animals and forest animals discuss about the dark and bright sides of their lives and how humans are exploiting them for their needs and fun. It was a great learning experience for all the students.
World Migratory Bird Day Celebrated - (8 May 2020)
Migration is a huge feat of endurance requiring great strength and stamina. However, today birds face additional threats caused by human activity. Hungry, exhausted birds may arrive at a stopover site, only to find that it has been destroyed by farming or urbanisation. Every year, millions of birds are illegally killed by hunters, or collide with man-made structures such as powerlines. And climate change is causing habitats to shift or disappear. In order to spread awareness regarding the same, students of Classes V and VI together with 'Aashrey' Animal Welfare Club of our school celebrated 'World Migratory Bird Day'.
The students collected the information regarding the Migratory birds coming to India in winter and summer seasons, their countries of origin, names, habits, sanctuaries and states etc. This information was weaved in the form of a story and then represented through a comic strip.These beautifully created comic strips highlighted the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats in order to save threatened migratory species from extinction.
Save Birds from Heat - (22 April 2020)
Aashrey Animal Welfare Club - save birds from heat.
Summers are cruel to all alike, but birds find it harder to survive the heat without shade or water to quench their thirst. Birds fly for miles to get to a water body and many die before they get any closer. Though it might not be possible to provide water and food to the birds but it is well within our reach. In a collective initiative with 'Aashrey' Animal Welfare Club of St. Marks Girls Sr. Sec. School, the students of Classes VI to VIII made attractive clay pots to feed water to the passing by birds. The students filled these pots with water and kept them in their balconies, terraces along with Bajra (millet), rice etc. for their tiny little guests to feast on. It was a very useful activity in the summer heat as it not only provided water to the birds but also arouse a compassionate and empathetic feeling amongst the students.
Series of Activities for Classes Seedling to IX and XI - (27 August 2019)
It is rightly said by Albert Schweitzer that until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace.
SMGS engaged a series of activities for the students of Classes Seedling to IX and XI. These activities were conducted by the Animal Welfare Club of our school on 27 August, 2019. Students of Seedling, Sapling and Class I were engaged into movie watching. Class II drew artistic cartoons on sheets and Class III and IV made hand puppets using Origami sheets. Class V made colourful badges for creating an awareness to save the animals. Class VI prepared comic strips using their imaginative minds and weaved dialogues between a dog and humans. Class VII divided themselves into pairs and discussed vaccinations to be provided to dogs for their health. Class VIII discussed about dogs suffering from varied diseases their information, cure and treatment. Classes IX and XI designed brochures on Indian and foreign dog breeds. Students enjoyed the activities a lot, it not only added to their amusement and fun but also created a required awareness about animals, their care, safety, treatments, etc. They truly believe in the fact that the love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.
Animal Welfare Club Aashrey - (28 July 2018)
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
Human concern for animal welfare is based on awareness that animals are sentient and that consideration should be given to their well being. It also includes how human activities affect the survival of endangered species.
Connecting one's soul and spirit, Animal Welfare Club 'AASHREY' of our school has been committed to motivate school children to be sympathetic and empathetic towards animals.
As a club, we volunteer an appropriate amount of time to the humane society and other causes. Additionally, we screen thought provoking documentaries, power-point presentations in order to inculcate the very virtue of empathy and kindness towards animals. Various rallies and animal days celebrations are conducted to spread awareness about the protection and care for animals.
Last but not the least, visits to bird sanctuaries, animal welfare shelters gives a positive and informative environment for discussing animal welfare issues with the fellow animal lovers.
Some activities undertaken under the aegis of Aashrey are :
Debates on protection and care for animals, celebration of important days for animals through various activities, excursions to bird sanctuariesanimal welfare centres, rallies and workshops on say no to kite flying etc. and in the coming time, we aspire to celebrate - national farm animals awareness week covering interesting facts for farm animals around the world and their role play, World Animal Daythrough displays, enactment and debates, visit to Sanjay Gandhi Animal Shelter to mark National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, World Wildlife Conservation through thought provoking documentary on wildlife conservation and a visit to a zoo, Birds week through building nests for birds, ppt on interesting facts about butterflies and avisit ti sultanpur bird sanctuary will be conducted.
