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GANDHI JAYANTHI

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India as a National festival on 2nd October, every
year. This day is celebrated to remember the birth of Mohandas Karamchand

Gandhi. Born on the 2nd of October 1869, was entitled the “Father of the Nation”
and was popularly called as “Bapu” by children. He was a great follower of peace
(Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). He led the freedom struggle for India and is

highly appreciated for his simplicity and principles.
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated in Kindergarten at ISWKi and Learners of K1 and
K2 celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at the Learning Centre.

The Activities that were conducted in the school are as follows:

Play dough Modeling

Learners worked on fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination while molding the
play dough into a beautiful piece of art on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi.
Learners depicted the objects related to Mahatma Gandhi and used their tiny hands

to mold the play dough. K1 Learners brushed their speaking talents and confidently
spoke about their clay models in the virtual platform through google meet. Learners

also presented their work by sharing it with their classmates.

Gandhi Jayanti - Masterpiece Activity
Learners of K2 worked in enhancing their

bilateral coordination, sequencing, fine-
motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and
pincer grip through creative activity at the

Learning Centre. Learners celebrated
Gandhi Jayanti by using the technique of
paper crumpling to form a beautiful

masterpiece. This masterpiece activity as
a result of all sections of K2 was displayed
at the entrance of the school for parents

to witness the hard work of their wards.
Learners enjoyed crumpling the paper and
pasting on the portrait of Mahatma

Gandhi drawn by the school’s art
educator Mr. Suresh Bandoria. A video

was showcased in the class to enlighten
the learners about Gandhi Jayanti.

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