Joy of Sharing 2024
The Joy of Sharing is a festival of philanthropy that aims to establish the spirit of sharing and giving amongst children. The week marks the birthday of our founder, Mr. Shiv Nadar who believes in creating spirals of aspirations through transformative education. The experience of sharing and giving builds a sense of social responsibility and gratitude among our young learners, a stepping stone for them to understand that ‘it is in giving that we receive’.
Early Years
Early Years students embraced the essence of sharing and giving through a variety of engaging activities. They learned that sharing goes beyond the tangible and includes giving their time and attention to others. Year 2 students conducted read-aloud sessions for Nursery and Kindergarten children, fostering a sense of community and connection. Parentsalso contributed by leading story sessions and hands-on activities, further reinforcing the joy of sharing. Creative projects like making bird and dog feeders gave them a sense of empathy, kindness, and togetherness.
Primary Years
The students were part of a range of activities designed to foster empathy and a sense of community. They prepared snacks to show appreciation for support staff, and engaged in storytelling sessions that highlighted the importance of sharing. The students also donated pre-loved books for a charity sale and organized a Secret Santa gift exchange, all contributing to a spirit of giving and collaboration.
Seniors Years
Senior Year students took the initiative to collaborate with the Admin Team, in supporting the maintenance and operations of the school. This entirely student-led effort showcased their contribution in maintaining their Learning Spaces.
Student Collaborations International Curriculum
During Joy of Sharing Week, students engaged in various activities that promoted community spirit and giving. They contributed to the school community by assisting the gardener, embodying teamwork and service. A successful bake sale organized by students, with support from parents raised funds for the ICU2 Foundation, highlighting the joy of collaboration and generosity.
The Joy of Sharing Week saw enthusiastic participation from various student-led projects, aiming to foster collaboration, empathy, and awareness among middle and primary school students.
Projects Samarthya and Unmasked: students of Middle Year led the workshop, which crafted happiness dolls to promote mental well-being and received informative flyers about their benefits. They also participated in interactive activities, including games, discussions, and a visual demonstration to reinforce the project missions. The session concluded with a fun quiz to solidify the learning outcomes, making it an engaging and educational experience for all participants.
Project Amrit: focused on raising awareness about water conservation with Primary Years students through a creative coloring activity. Students decorated patterned water droplets and wore them as badges, emphasizing the importance of water in a memorable way.
Project Unravel: led an activity on the significance of heritage conservation and protection, encouraging students to appreciate and preserve cultural heritage.
Project Raahat: launched a collection drive for umbrellas and raincoats, targeting solutions for climate-driven challenges faced by the underprivileged. They distributed collection boxes and encouraged donations, fostering a spirit of giving.