"Happiness can be found even in along with infusing in them a healthy
the darkest of times, if one only dose of self-esteem, mental health
remembers to turn on the light." education is imparted from the early
school years. To commemorate the day,
We envision a world in which mental various age-appropriate activities were
health is valued, promoted and protected; conducted across all Grades to spread
where everyone has an equal opportunity awareness about mental health, the
to enjoy good mental health. World importance of looking after it and to
Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10th emphasise how important it is to reach
October every year as an important out if you’re struggling! It was heart-
opportunity to prioritise mental well- warming to witness the learners from
being for the whole school community. Grades I- III enthusiastically design their
However, we firmly believe that it's ‘Wall of Happiness’. A day filled with
important to make mental health a awareness-building exercises, thus,
priority every day, not just on one day of reinforced the message that mental
the year. Therefore, to ensure optimum distress is nothing to be ashamed of.
growth and development of our learners Neither is talking about it. It’s ‘Time to
Talk, it’s Time to Change’.
“Education is the antidote to poverty.” over to an NGO that provides meals for
homeless families, orphanages, patients at
We work hard to instil moral values public hospitals, and residents of nursing
alongside academic knowledge in our homes. We are confident that such
learners. celebrate the Special Day initiatives not only encourage leaners to
meaningfully, the learners from Grades I - exhibit benevolence but also develops in
III wholeheartedly donated dry food items. them an appreciation for countless
The collected ration items were handed blessings they are bestowed with.
Education is the best poverty eradication program.
There is enough on this planet for creating posters. Grade I chefs presented
everyone’s needs, but not for a mélange of dishes they enjoy eating and
everyone’s greed. talked about the ingredients used. The
young activists of Grade II did a thorough
World Food Day, commemorated each research on the theme ‘Leave no one
year on the 16th of October by the Food behind’. The learners marched in the
and Agriculture Organization of the school, chanting slogans and spreading
United Nations, was celebrated by the awareness while visiting other Grades.
learners with a lot of vivacity. There were Learners of Grade III discussed the
multifarious activities conducted across benefits of a nutritious diet and its
all Grades. The tiny tots of Pre-Primary relevance, which was followed by a quiz.
learnt about different types of cuisines It was heart-warming to watch the young
from across the world, delicacies relished enthusiasts participate passionately in all
and vowed to avoid food wastage by activities. Our actions are our future. A
giving the leftover food for birds and zero-hunger world by 2030 is possible!
‘The key to not turn into a fossil, is to acquaint them with terms like boarding pass
continuously transform for future’ and passport. Grade Prep conducted a
fascinating activity ‘Transforming Transport’,
The world of transport is undergoing which was integrated with Math wherein
metamorphosis. While the invention of learners illustrated different means of
wheel and means of transport is historic in transport using two circles and sleeping
itself, with changing times, needs and lines. Learners of Grade I were encouraged
resources, the arena of transport is to design their own vehicles keeping in mind
witnessing a massive transformation. To the Sustainable Development Goals. Grade
create awareness amongst learners about II learners illustrated their choice of
discovery, means, and future of Transport, transport vehicles while adding new
the ‘World Public Transport Day’ was technological advanced features that they
celebrated across the Pre-Primary Grades on would like to have in their automobiles.
10th November’22. An array of activities Learners of Grade III took inspiration from
was planned to acclimatize, provide modes of future travel like Flying cars and
exposure and tickle our learners’ thinking to hyperloop to design a fuel efficient and eco-
suggest changes and innovations that they friendly vehicle that will take the transport.
would like to see in the means of transport. We are sure that our learners, powered with
The Grade Pre-Nursery mentors facilitated their creative imagination, positive outlook
an outdoor trip to ‘Gurudwara’ using School and technological advancements happening
Transport, encouraging learners to in the current times, would be able to take a
distribute fruits to Transport helpers as a step into future and turn, what seems like
mark of gratitude. An airplane scene was science fiction right now into reality of
emulated for Grade Nursery learners to future travel.
‘A random act of kindness, no matter the magnitude of kindness with their ‘Jar of
how small, can make a tremendous Kindness.’ They set out on this expedition
to fathom what kindness means to each
impact on someone else’s life.’ individual and beautifully deciphered their
Learners of Lotus Valley International interpretation of being generous and
school embarked on the journey of being sealed it in their jars. The learners then
benevolent and treasuring the acts of unraveled the jar and orated any one
kindness exhibited towards them. Grade I random interpretation written by their
learners filled the ‘Gratitude Jar’ with peers. Grade III learners exultantly
messages of gratitude for their maintained a memoir of their acts of
acquaintances, friends and family who had kindness. They spiritedly worked on this
exhibited acts of generosity towards them. journal listed with their deeds of benignity
They imbibed the quality of acknowledging for a fortnight. Our young Lotusians
acts of munificence and also expressed ascertained that ‘the simplest acts of
their gratitude. Likewise, the learners of kindness are far more powerful at times
Grade II made an endeavour to discover than a thousand heads bowing in prayer’.
‘All work and no play make Jack a Sports Day with great zeal and fervour.
The learners across all Grades were
dull boy’ engaged in an array of activities. Our
Sports and physical activities hold young Pre-Primary learners took part in
paramount importance in shaping the life exhilarating fun games like tunnel
of an individual. The benefits of sports crossing, bean-bag relay and hopscotch.
extend far beyond the field, as they not Similarly, the learners of Primary Grades
only enhance health and well-being but were challenged to test their flexibility
also instil important life lessons like and agility with activities like hurdle
collaborative spirit, accountability as well races, hopscotch with ladder, hopping
as self-discipline. To celebrate this spirit sack race and callisthenic exercises with
and commemorate the birth anniversary frisbee. The event gave everyone an
of legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan opportunity to delve into the true power
Chand, the schoolcelebrated National of sports, which truly galvanizes people
and brings them together as a team.
“Strength does not come from physical Hop, Kangaroo Jumps, Frog Jumps, and Zig
capacity. It comes from an Zag Race, which help them develop
indomitable will.” muscular strength and cardiovascular
Physical Education and Yoga help in endurance. From Grade I onwards, learners
balancing physical and emotional health. are engaged in skill-based exercises that aid
They not only enable children to learn in enhancing spatial awareness, balance,
better, but also empower them to imbibe coordination of the larger limbs and
key life skills such as collaboration, cardiovascular fitness. Yoga, as a vital part
initiative, teamwork, and responsibility. of our curriculum, has enabled learners
Keeping this in mind, the school facilitates from Grades Pre-Nursery – III to learn age-
Yoga and Physical Education sessions as appropriate poses and asanas. We are
part of the weekly timetable. The youngest certain that these sessions will keep our
members of the LVIS family have fun while learners fit and further guide them to
participating in activities such as Bunny adopt fitness as a lifelong attitude.