National Library Week Celebration 14th to 20th November, 2021
18th November 2021
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National Library Week Celebration 14th to 20th November, 2021
Slogan Writing Competition
GROUP 1- 6th to 8th
GROUP 2 - 9th to 12th
Theme - Role of Library in School Education
Last Date -18/11/2021 of Submission Slogan writing in the Library
National Library Week Celebration 14th to 20th November, 2021
My Favourite Book Character Competition
GROUP 1 - Class 6th to 8th
GROUP 2 - Class 9th to 12th
Draw a picture of your favourite book character and tell us why you like them.
Closing date for entries is 17th of November 2021.
My favourite character is ______________________________________________________________________
I like this character because ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Students are requested to mention your name, class & section and submit to the library.
National Library Week Celebration 14th to 20th November, 2021
🌼BOOK COVER DESIGNING COMPETITION-15/11/2021
GROUP 1 – Class 6th to 8th
GROUP 2 – Class 9th to 10th
*Draw the Jacket cover page of a story Book, Take a photograph and Send me.
Students are requested to mention your name, class & section before send me.
Last Date 16/11/2020
National Library Week Celebration 14th to 20th November, 2021
National Library Week also occurs during Support Teen Literature Day, School Library Month and National Bookmobile Day. The first theme ever in 1958 was ‘‘Wake up and Read!’’ The libraries expected to observe National Library Week are non-specific and much broader. This includes school libraries, local libraries, academic libraries, university libraries, and much more.
We are going to celebrate ‘National Library Week’ from 14.11.2021 to 20.11.2021. The programs/activities will be conducted through Library Dept. KV No. 1 AFS Jorhat.
All the readers (Students, Teachers and Parents) are cordially invited to participate in this fantastic celebration.
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National Education Day –
November 11, 2021
India marks National Education Day on November 11 to memorialize the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Minister for Education in India. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s exemplary contributions to the field of education and institution building paved the way for the country’s modern system. Reputed as the main architect of education, he served as India’s first Vice President as well as the first education Minister from 1947 to 1958. Now, all educational institutions in the country mark the day with seminars, essay-writing, workshops and rallies with slogans on the importance of literacy and India’s commitment to education.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY
In September of 2008, India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development declared the birthday of ‘the great son of India’ — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — to be nationally recognized as Education Day. The day is also seen as an occasion to remember Abul Kalam’s contribution in laying the foundations of the education system in an independent India and evaluating and improving the country’s current performance in the field.
After its independence in 1947, India struggled to completely revamp and stabilize its institutions and sectors. Recognizing that education would be crucial for nation-building, the leaders of the country shifted their focus towards education. Abul Kalam, in particular, served as the flag bearer for this cause. Speaking in 1948 at All India Education, he highlighted the importance of this birthright of every person to receive basic education necessary for their well being, without foregoing their duties as a citizen.
As a freedom fighter and academician, Abul Kalam was the best fit for the role of Education Minister for independent India. Illiteracy was a major hurdle for the development of the country, which had already struggled and suffered through years of exploitation prior to it gaining status as a separate nation.
Understanding the integral role played by a healthy education system for the development of the country, as Chairman of the Central Advisory Board of Education, Maulana Abul Kalam was the driving force towards the eradication of illiteracy. He emphasised heavily on elementary education and propagated the expansion of secondary education, especially for girls.
But perhaps his largest contribution is the Indian Institutes of Technology. Under his leadership, the first IIT was inaugurated in 1951. Abul Kalam truly believed in the potential of establishing IITs for the progression of research and technological advancement in India. True enough, today IITs have created a niche for themselves. Whether nationally or internationally, IITs are looked as epitome of educational excellence. It is hence befitting to honour the memory of the man behind India’s educational might by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day every year.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY
Education is a fundamental human right
Among the necessities of life, it is important for each human being to be equipped with a minimum education, which is integral for paving out a successful path in every domain of life. We are all for it!
Girl Power!
With child labor and early marriages a continuing issue in some parts of India, a dedicated education day helps in spreading awareness on the importance of education, especially for girls.
Learning is fun!
We all know that it is easy to take education for granted, especially when students are bogged with homework and assignments! With the colourful activities and competitions, the learning spirit is really enhanced on this day.
On the Occasion of this day we are organizing competitions for the students of KV AFS JORHAT
1. Poster Making Competition
Class - III to V
Topic- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
2. Slogan Writing Competition-
Class - VI to VIII
Theme- National Education day
3. Essay Writing Competition
Class - IX to XII
Topic- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: A man of Luminous Intelligence
Guidelines for essay Writing Competition
Indian Air Force Day 2021
India observes Indian Air Force Day every year on October 8 because, on this day, the Air Force in India was officially raised as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom in 1932. Every year, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The celebrations are marked in the presence of the IAF chief and senior officials of the three-armed forces.
On this day, the most crucial and vintage aircraft put up a magnificent show which is displayed in the open sky.
Also known as ‘Bharatiya Vayu Sena’, the Indian Air Force was established in the country on October 8, 1932, by the British Empire. The first operational squadron came into being in April 1933. However, it was only after the participation in World War II, that the Air Force in India came to be known as the Royal Indian Air Force.
The Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. Since then, the day has been celebrated every year as Indian Air Force Day.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm and a crucial organ of the Indian armed forces which plays a vital role in the wars fought by the country. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial activities during armed conflicts within nations.
The Indian Air Force has taken part in several wars since independence, including four wars with Pakistan and one with the People’s Republic of China.
Interestingly, the Indian Air Force not only safeguards Indian territory and national interests from all threats but also provides support during natural calamities in the country. Hence, the day is celebrated to honour and recognise the selfless efforts of our jawans and the entire force.
The celebrations on Indian Air Force Day are marked every year with a unique theme. Last year, the theme was “the untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices of its personnel”. Meanwhile, in 2019, the nation witnessed the theme of “know your Air Force”.
As India commemorates Indian Air Force Day 2021, we bring to you some interesting, lesser-known facts about the IAF.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ranked the fourth largest operational air force in the world. Only the US, China and Russia are ahead of India.
- The motto of the Indian Air Force is ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptham’, which literally means ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’. Interestingly, IAF has taken its motto from the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.
- The Indian Air Force employs over 1,400 aircraft and about 170,000 personnel.
- Hindon Air Force station, situated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, is the largest airbase in entire Asia. It is also the 8th largest in the world.
- IAF has always taken part in relief operations during natural calamities in the country, including the Gujarat cyclone (1998), the tsunami (2004) and floods in North India. However, IAF made a world record while rescuing civilians stranded during the Uttarakhand flash floods. The mission was named ‘Raahat’ during which the IAF rescued about 20,000 people.
- IAF has also been an important part of various operations such as Operation Poomalai, Operation Vijay, Operation Meghdoot and more.
- IAF even works with the United Nations in peacekeeping missions.
- IAF has included a significant number of women fighter pilots, women navigators and women officers who provide their services to the Indian Air Force. Even the Rafale fleet of the IAF has a woman fighter pilot.
Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October 2021
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. Known as the 'Father of the Nation', the ideologies, struggles and kindness of Gandhi drove India to its independence. One of the most prominent leaders of India's independence movement, Gandhi was the man behind non-violent civil disobedience.
This year will mark the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the entire world observes this day as 'Gandhi Jayanti'. It is a national holiday in India to honour the legendary leader without whom India wouldn't have tasted independence. The United Nations also observe Gandhi Jayanti as 'International Day of Non-Violence' every year.
Gandhi played a key role in India's freedom movement and his philosophies towards India have impacted people's lives. His method of non-violence inspired many civil rights movements in the world and he also fought to bring significant changes in society.
Gandhi Jayanti is observed to honour and pay rich tributes to the Father of the Nation and on this day, people remember his invaluable contributions to India's freedom struggle and independence movement. His path-breaking principles of ahimsa and swaraj are observed across all the institutions in India. People celebrate his teachings through various initiatives that can lead to the betterment of our surroundings, the city and eventually the country.
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we bring to you some quotes of Mahatma Gandhi that you can share with your loved ones to spread positivity and inspire them.
-“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”
-“The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.”
-“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."
-Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
The plants and animals surrounding the river and canyon would not thrive and be as beautiful as they are if our rivers were polluted. This day is celebrated to ensure that these important bodies of water are celebrated and appreciated as they should be.
Rivers are healthy freshwater environments that supply water for drinking, growing crops, manufacturing, energy, and transport. Rivers are vital for people and wildlife it needs careful management because there’s not always enough to go around. It is a day that highlights the importance of rivers, aiming to heighten awareness and encourage people to preserve our important and beautiful rivers.
In 2005, the United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade to help create a greater awareness of the need to better care for our water resources. Following this, the establishment of World Rivers Day was in response to a proposal initiated by internationally renowned river advocate, Mark Angelo.
The major Himalayan rivers are the Indus, Ganga, Yamuna, and the Brahmaputra. The major Peninsular rivers are Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.
Rivers have been extremely helpful to men in all parts of the earth from the very early times. They provide water to slake the thirst of men, to fertilize their lands, to provide a means of communication for the goods that transport from place to place, provides food, energy, recreation, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. Rivers provide us with fresh drinking water. It is one of the biggest sources of freshwater.
Around 96% of the water body consists of saline water which cannot be consumed by humans. We need to rely heavily upon the rivers for drinking water.
Rivers influence not only the place but also the people, their customs, practices, tradition, and lifestyle. Rivers not only provide water for their domestic needs and agricultural purposes but also enable the people to move from place to place through the water path.
So on the occasion of Water River Day 2021 we are Organised
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with the opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world.
Life is better in a world where peace exists and, today, we look to those who have been peacemakers and peacekeepers to learn what we can each do individually to make the world a more peaceful place.
HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
In 1984, the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Pathways to Peace inaugurated the Minute of Silence. At noon in each time zone, this observance of silence creates a “Peace Wave” around the world. Individuals, organizations, communities, and nations are invited to participate in this shared and practical act of peace-building.
Bring people together with a 'global' potluck, encouraging your friends and neighbors to share a unique dish from various countries or cultures. Breaking bread together is one of the oldest yet most effective ways to bring peace into your life. Interfaith and intercultural discussions can make the evening even richer.
Let peace begin at home with you and your family. Teach your children key concepts that promote peace such as conflict-resolution, peaceful dialogue, consensus-building, and the choice of non-violence.
Around the world, we are more alike than different; seek common ground, understand and value the differences you find in the people you meet and cultures you experience different from your own.
Eliminating poverty, food insecurity, and social injustice leads to a stronger culture of peace because it removes common causes of unrest and violence.
At the core of peaceful relations is the belief that all humans are valuable - no one group being better than another; see how you can contribute to this understanding in your sphere of influence.
Support the advancement of women in society through political and economic initiatives; actively oppose violence against women and girls in your community and promote the elimination of discrimination in the workplace.
Encourage the democratic participation of all peoples in your community so that every voice is heard in civic decision-making and corruption in political leadership and operations is eliminated.
Nations and communities around the world struggle with poverty and disease, education, and healthcare. The International Day of Peace reminds us that regardless of where we come from or what languages we speak, we are more alike than we are different.
We can get caught up in the day-to-day of work and family. But sometimes, it's healthy to reflect on how communities and nations need to get outside our comfort zones. We can have peace when we make an effort to see someone else's perspective or, put another way, to "walk a mile in their shoes."
We can all contribute to the worldwide culture of peace be that through prayer, advocacy, education, and respecting others. If each of us did one small thing to bring about peace, even each week, think of the global impact this would have!
World Oceans Day 2021: Theme, history
No water, no life. No blue, no green. On World Oceans Day, the world joins hands to protect the largest water body surrounding us, which is an integral part of human lives, the oceans.
World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on 8 June to remind us of the important role of the oceans in sustaining our livelihoods and the necessity to prevent them from destruction. According to the United Nations (UN), oceans are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine, and a critical part of the biosphere.
World Oceans Day is observed to highlight the importance of water bodies as they provide shelter to countless fauna and flora which provide us with life-saving oxygen. Furthermore, it is celebrated to generate awareness about human activities like dumping plastic pollution, garbage disposal, oil leaks to send a message to save the oceans.
The theme for World Oceans Day 2021 is 'The Ocean: Live and Livelihoods'. This year's annual event will stress the importance of the wonder of the ocean and how it is our life source, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth.
The Oceans Institute of Canada brought the idea of celebrating global ocean day at the Earth Summit of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992. After 16 years, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in 2008 to designate 8 June as World Oceans Day.
A year later, the inaugural observance was organised and the theme was 'Our Ocean, Our Responsibility. The idea was proposed to celebrate the ocean and the human connection and to raise awareness about the crucial role of oceans in our lives.
As per the UN, World Oceans Day is celebrated to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean and to develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the oceans. It also suggests mobilising and uniting the world's population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans.
-One drop of water helps to swell the ocean, none are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act”. — Hannah More.
-“Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.” —William Arthur Ward
