Khadi, Ethnic and Hobby Day held at St Joseph’s School CBSE-Bengaluru

Khadi, Ethnic and Hobby Day held at St Joseph’s School CBSE-Bengaluru

Bengaluru: St. Joseph’s School CBSE, Bengaluru conducted assembly on the theme ‘Khadi, Ethnic and Hobby Day’, at the school campus on February 27, 2020, in the presence of Rev. Fr Rohan D’Almeida SJ, the Principal, Rev. Fr Balaraju SJ, the Vice Principal, Ms. Sherly Wilfred, the Academic Advisor. The assembly commenced with a prayer followed by a brief explanation of the Khadi Day and the significance of Ethnic and Hobby Day. As a part of the Khadi Day awareness, the students were dressed in Khadi clothes promoted the concept and use of clothes made of Khadi which acknowledged the Swadeshi movement started by Gandhi during the freedom movement.

This day also marked an occasion to showcase the varied cultural heritage of our country was depicted in the school assembly, where students from Grade 1-7 dressed in traditional attire representing the various states of our country. This was based on the Ethnic Day theme. This was followed by highlighting the importance of one’s hobby which was displayed by the students exhibiting the different hobbies. This presentation was done by keeping in mind that every child should harness their hidden talents and show their best hobbies of their choice. This would help students to take up hobbies like coin collection, stamp collection, Origami etc.

Here is what a few students, staff had to say about the Khadi, Ethnic and Hobby Day: “The assembly enabled us to connect with our tradition and acknowledge our heritage; we also learnt to respect the diversity of culture present in our country”- Joseph B, Class-7’C’; “As a student I learnt the developments of India that took place during the freedom struggle and the use of hand spun fabric Khadi which encourages us to buy and use the swadeshi goods” -Gregor Antony, Class-7’B’; “Myself dressed up in a Khadi attire made me feel to be a proud Indian”-Sohan, Class-7’B’; “Ethnic day gives us a sense of unity and allows us to experience our Indian tradition; the assembly gave us a broader meaning of the culture and tradition”-Yashas, Class-7’C’;

“It was a memorable day as the students were dressed up in traditional attire. The assembly highly emphasized the cultural heritage of our country and the significance of Khadi in our lives enabled us not only to know, but also appreciate the roots of our culture” -Ms. Mary Avila; “The Khadi, Ethnic and Hobby day helped the students and teachers to appreciate Indian culture and understand its importance”-Ms. Caroline; “Swadeshi and use of Khadi were the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi by celebrating Khadi Day. The school took the initiative to enlighten the students about Gandhi’s Dream”-Ms. Jennifer Bernard