Revive Nature: Conserve. Create. Celebrate
Reduce what you take, reuse what you can, recycle with purpose, and innovate for the planet!
The Indian School, observed Environment Week 2025 from 1 to 5 July. It was conducted in great enthusiasm and with commitment. The celebrations were vibrant, meaningful, and designed to foster environmental consciousness and inspire sustainable action across the age groups.
The week commenced with a motivational address by Head Girl, Ashmin Malhotra, who passionately emphasised the significance of environmental stewardship at the local, national, and global levels. This was followed by a compelling speech centred on the World Environment Day 2025 theme—‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. It urged students to acknowledge the power of small actions behind significant environmental changes. Thereafter, Head Boy, Dhairya Bisht, led the School in taking a pledge to care for the environment.
Primary Department Activities (Classes I–V): The Primary Wing celebrated Environment Week with unmatched fervour and zeal! They offered a range of creative and experiential learning activities aimed at instilling environmental values early on in life.
The celebrations commenced with thought-provoking morning assemblies, as follows: Class II-D took up the topic ‘Save the Environment’, Class V-E focussed on ‘Climate Change— a Challenge’, an interactive talk titled ‘Environmental Awareness – Voices for a Greener Tomorrow’ was delivered by Ms Rajika Sorout for the students of class III, sparking a discussion and curiosity among young learners.
Other classwise highlights included—Class I created “Leaf Buddy Crafts” from fallen leaves, nurturing a sense of closeness with nature, Class II designed “Green Scene Mosaic” with powerful messages that included “Recycle” and “Plant Trees”, Class III played the “Trash Monster Sorting Game”, learning how to segregate waste in a fun-filled manner, Class IV crafted imaginative “Eco Hero Puppets” which symbolised green missions and environmental promises, Class V engaged in a two-fold activity—a “Save the Bees” craft followed by a skit and a “Water Detectives” challenge, where students identified household water wastage and proposed practical solutions for the same.
The week culminated in a dynamic session by Ms Neetu Sachdev titled, 'Everyday acts that heal the Earth'. This experiential workshop used drama, storytelling, and reflection to encourage sustainable habits and eco-literacy.
Middle and Senior School initiatives (Classes VI–XII): Students of the middle and senior classes undertook some action-oriented projects, blending creativity with environmental responsibility. Class VI crafted eco-friendly
mats from recycled newspapers and performed a rap-based skit on the Yamuna River. Class VIII took part in a SWAP POP-UP event under the Chintan YES Project, promoting sustainable fashion through the reuse and recycling of textile waste.
Classes IX and X attended an enlightening session on 4 July on 'The Save Yamuna Campaign' conducted by Dr Anil Kumar, former Director of Environment, Government of Delhi. Dr Kumar elaborated upon the following: Yamuna’s ecological significance, pollution levels monitored by CPCB, the urgent need for behavioural change, and mass awareness for the river’s revival. The session concluded with a vibrant Q&A where students were also able to share their thoughts and concerns. They also received valuable insights from Dr Kumar.
Some other Senior School highlights include reflective essays on the “Significance of a Clean Yamuna” by Class X, a nature photography session at the neighbourhood Park on 3 July by class XI and a thought-provoking panel discussion on Innovation and Sustainability by class XII, encouraging critical thinking on eco-innovation.
Another significant event was the inter-house competition - Kabaad Se Jugaad, organised by Varun House on 5 July. This turned out to be a tremendous show of talent and ingenuity, as students of classes VI–X transformed waste into useful items.
The Art Department also actively participated in Environment Week with the aim of promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices through art. Students engaged in a variety of creative and eco-friendly activities that combined artistic expression with environmental education. The students of classes I to V drew and coloured—they used dry leaves for their artwork and turned them into imaginative forms like birds, fish, octopus, mermaid, etc. Classes I to IV also created origami birds using pages of old magazines, encouraging the reuse of waste materials. Students from classes VI to VIII crafted human figure sculptures using traditional clay kulhads, highlighting natural materials and traditional crafts.
The artworks made were proudly displayed in the School reception area, showcasing their creativity and efforts. The enthusiastic involvement of students from Nursery to class 8, coupled with the dedicated efforts of the art teachers—made this programme enriching and memorable.
To conclude, through the week, inspiring quotes echoed through assemblies and activities,
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”.
This served as a recurring reminder of our shared responsibilities to protect the planet.