Oxygen Rakhi
Over the course of life, siblings branch out in different directions, but the roots they share keep them tied in an unbreakable bond forever. This Rakshabandhan, under the leadership of Principal Ms. Preeta Pillai, Podar Wold School celebrated this special bond keeping in mind not just one day but all the days to come with the idea of ‘Oxygen Rakhi’.
Every year, after the celebration of rakhi lasts for one day, after which most of the rakhis are dumped in various places adding to the already polluted earth. Keeping this in mind this year, students were asked to create the rakhis from 100% bio –degradable material and embedded with seeds that can be sown & grown in the garden after the celebrations. By planting the Rakhi, one can offset the heaps of waste generated every Rakshabandhan with polyester threads, beads, shiny metal scraps etc, and instead extend the sacred promise of protection to Mother Earth. It will also be a special experience for the siblings to take care of the plant and grow it together thus celebrating the bond not just on Rakhshabandhan but throughout the year. Students made beautiful Rakhis using different material like thread, wool, ribbon, etc apart from the seeds. Their artisanship was quite fascinating and children thoroughly enjoyed this activity that tickled their creative side.
Apart from Rakshabandhan, students also celebrated the festival of Onam which is marked by happiness, excitement and enjoyment among all sections of people. Students shared the idea from Hindu mythology wherein Onam commemorates King Mahabali. They dressed in the traditional attire and shared pictures of floral rangoli, the feast and other decorations. Students were glad to know about the different cultural festivities and be a part of it.
