December 2022

Colourful lights,buntings and balls, Santa Claus ,Xmas tree, yes it is the festival of Christmas.

Christmas, marking the birth of Lord Jesus, is a major religious festival for Christians. But for many of us it is not only a religious festival but it is a festival of happiness and celebration of togetherness. It is one of the most colourful times of the year.Christmas is a time of joy , excitement and happiness.

UWCEC organized a Christmas carnival in school. All the children and teachers dressed up in colourful attire. Teachers explained about the birth of Jesus and the significance of this day through power points.Students were acquainted with the story of Christmas and the other popular symbols of the festival – Santa Claus and snowman. Giant sized models of the Santa riding his sleigh, snowman, a church and a manger were put up in a festively decorated room. Classes and corridors were done up in festive red, white and green.

The beautifully decorated christmas tree was loved by students and parents. Hearing the tiny tots talk about the festival and the various symbols associated was a treat to hear.

Santa’s visit to the class filled the students with glee and receiving gifts and goodies made them happy to no end.Children made their own Christmas tree and Santa cap with the help of their teacher.

Parents also visited the Christmas carnival and created beautiful memories with their kids.It this way a joyous celebration took place in UWCEC which also added values such as kindness, sharing, caring and forgiveness among the Children

To worship is to show love and adoration to the Divine. There are varied religions in the world and every religion has its own magnificent and unique place of worship.

Sr.kg. students of UWCEC were taken on an educational trip to different places of worship to Artillery centre, Deolali Camp. All the students were very excited for the field trip. Teachers started the trip by giving the students an insight as to why people go to places of worship. They visited Mosque, Temple, Church, and Gurudwara. Teachers briefly explained them the importance and significance of the different places of worship and the different prayers and holy books. Teachers and students offered prayer in all the holy places as per their rituals. The children observed keenly and listened attentively to their teacher.

The field trip concluded with a very good message that every religion focuses on loving, adoring and expressing gratitude and reaching out to all in need as we are all children of one god.