“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known” were the words said by a famous conservationist as for the Earth is what we all have in common. The Department of Geography organised an exhibition to celebrate the Earth Day on 22nd April 2025. Ms. Sangita Bajpai, Coordinator of Geography Department along with Ms. Mahima Goel, Ms. Deeksha Gupta, Ms. Swati Uppal, Ms. Meera Raghav, Ms. Surbhi Gaur and Ms. Divya Kumari helped organise the event. The students were engaged in enlightening artistic activities highlighting the relevance of our planet.
There were a variety of activities that were organised at all class levels. The students of classes VI-XII planted a sapling at their homes or in their communities. The students of class VI took a resolution to be better citizens of the earth and made crowns that they wore to the exhibition. The beauty of our natural wonders were clicked and showcased by students of class VII. The students of class VIII recycled material into creative artefacts and showcased how to turn an old tshirt into a stylish bag. Class IX students made 3D map to represent India’s progress with renewable energy. Class Xth students presented models on various soil conservation methods as “Mitti hai to hum hai”. Class XI students took a nature walk around the school and identified the different tree species planted here. And, lastly the students of class XII prepared bird feeders and water baths to learn the relevance of birds in the ecosystem.
Earth has its music for only those who will listen.Tanmaya Sharma of class XII-L enchanted the audience, playing the Heartbeat of the Earth on the drums. Vivaan Kapur of class VI-G also got inspired to play, gathering the attention of the students to the exhibition. Advik Choudhary of class XII-D had plenty of questions to know more about the Earth in the quiz corner. The class XI students also organised a treasure hunt to trace out the trees in the school.
The exhibition was graced by the presence of the Principal Mr Anil Kumar, the Vice Principals Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria and Mr Mukesh Kumar who encouraged and appreciated the creative efforts of the students. Ms Vandana Chandok HOD political science, Ms Etishtee Bhati, counselor, Mrs Abha Chona class representative of class 11, Ms Bharti Shukla motivated the students with their kind words.
Through this initiative, it became clear that “The miracle is not to fly in the air or to walk on water, but to walk on the earth-sustainably.”
