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Laudato Si` Seed Project in action at St. Mary’s School, Geyzing

Jun7

On 3rd and 4th June 2025, St. Mary’s Convent School Gayzing conducted an Awareness Programme as a part of the Seed Project in action in favour of the LS and in anticipation of the World Environment Day, 2025 under the tutelage of Ms. Ruby Banerjee in association with the Principal, Sr. Archana Kujur, Sr. Medlin Lakra and Ms. Bhawana Tamang in partnership with the GA and Ecology coordinator Sr. Mini. The students of classes XI and XII participated in the Awareness Programme. The total number of participants was twenty-five.

On the first day, 3rd June 2025, they were led through the prayers, prayer songs for the conservation of environment and were shown a short video based on the directives given in a letter of Pope Francis on Climate Change, it’s impact on the environment and the society, and the possible solutions that the present generation could adapt to conserve the environment to build a sustainable world for the future. It was followed by a group discussion in which the students exchanged their learning outcomes, inspirations drawn and the awareness programme’s take-home messages.

As St. Mary’s is situated in the lap of nature itself, the students were taken for a nature walk within the premises so that they could appreciate, enjoy and be thankful for this valuable gift (natural beauty) which many are deprived of. As St. Mary’s, Geyzing is equipped with a farming land, so on the second day, 4th June 2025, the students were taken to the vegetable farming area to help them relate to the impact of climate change, deterioration of environment and the contamination of land, water and air on the world and its components, be it living or non-living.

Later, returning from the outdoor activity, the students vowed to be the ambassadors and promote awareness about the necessity of preserving and conserving the environment to build a sustainable world for not only the present but also for future generations. Overall, it was a thought-provoking and experiential experience for the students.

Green initiatives taken at H.C. Auxilium, R.K. Puram

Feb12

On 21st January Holy Child Auxilium School, R.K. Puram of Class 2 students presented an inspiring and creative assembly on the theme, “How We Can Take Care of Nature and Share Its Gifts with Others.” The assembly beautifully illustrated the importance of using nature’s resources wisely, sharing them fairly, and taking small actions to protect the planet. The program began with a relatable and engaging analogy. The students asked the audience to imagine a big cake. If one person eats most of it, there won’t be enough for others. However, if everyone takes only what they need, there will be enough for all, with some left over. This simple example introduced the concept of ecological economics, which emphasizes using nature’s gifts carefully so that no one is harmed and resources are preserved for future generations. The students shared actionable tips to care for nature, such as turning off taps to save water, planting trees, throwing trash in bins, and avoiding food waste. They highlighted how small actions, when done by everyone, can make a big difference in protecting the planet. A heartwarming story, “The Boy and the Tree,” was performed by the students to reinforce the message. The story depicted a boy who loved a tree that gave him shade, fruits, and a place to rest. When the boy decided to cut the tree for wood, the tree asked, “If you cut me, where will you rest and play?” This made the boy realize how much the tree cared for him, and he promised to protect it forever. The moral of the story, “Take care of nature, and it will take care of you,” was delivered with sincerity and clarity. The students also shared thought-provoking quotes to inspire the audience. Mahatma Gandhi’s words, “Nature provides enough for everyone’s needs, but not for everyone’s greed,” and Howard Zinn’s reminder, “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world,” resonated deeply. The assembly concluded with a heartfelt prayer, where students expressed gratitude for the beauty of nature and sought guidance to protect and share it responsibly. The program ended on a high note with all students pledging to take care of the Earth and encouraging others to join them in preserving its beauty. Class 2’s assembly was a touching reminder that even young voices can inspire positive change. Their creative and thoughtful presentation left everyone motivated to take small steps every day to ensure a greener, healthier planet for all.

Reported by Ms Nida