M. M. Public School celebrated mental health week from 4th October 2021 to 8th October 2021 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2021.

It is dedicated to raising awareness about Mental Health Issues and to fight the stigma still associated with it. The school Counsellor, Mrs. Sheetal Dewan along with class teachers held numerous activities throughout the week to ingrain a better awareness of mental health.

The activities ranged from mindfulness meditation sessions with a punch line for the activity ‘Living the Present and Living in the Present,’ a video interaction with parents and students on caring conversation and let’s talk respectively were held to address the parents and students on mental health issues, the stigma associated with it and what they can do to promote their mental health.

A PPT presentation was presented with the students citing examples of celebrities who have suffered mental health illness during the ‘Let’s Talk’ a video interaction. This helped share the fact that anyone can be affected by it. Hence it is important to talk about it and take necessary steps to deal with problems like anxiety, stress and depression. Students were told strategies like controlling negative thoughts, engaging in a hobby, exercise, making life style changes and seeking professional help when required. A poster making competition, brain gym exercises session and story narration activities were also undertaken during the week

All in all a week filed with awareness – building exercise thus reinforced the message that mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of rather it’s time to talk, it’s time to change

Dussehra, the festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil, was celebrated on October 13th 21' with a lot of religious zeal and fervour. The celebration is to remember that the good and holy always wins over evil. The tiny ones of Pre School till Grade 5 participated and enjoyed different activities. A small festivity, i.e. "DUSSEHRA UTSAV" was celebrated by “Grade 3 & 4" pals.

A talk show on Dussehra followed by a Kavita and a song captured the spirit of the festival; the triumph of good over evil, leaving the spectators mesmerized.

Dussehra is a popular Hindu festival. It marks the day on which Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana. The story as to why we celebrate Dussehra was shown to students through a video. The importance and rituals of celebrating this festival were explained in detail by all the teachers. Students were shown a special PowerPoint Presentation on Dussehra.

Students put in their learning and creativity in the form of masks, worksheets, craftwork and presented in online mode to all students. Summing up the event was a learning experience for all about our rich Indian Culture and Values.

Today, world has become a global village. Communication and information technology plays a crucial role in bringing the world close together. The early means of communication was the postal service. The aim of celebrating world post day is to create awareness of the role of postal sector in people’s and businesses everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries. World postal day is celebrated every year on 9th October, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which started in 1874 in Switzerland. World Post Day started in 1969.

Students of class II - V wrote letters for their friends and they posted those letters using handmade post-box. The celebration was aimed at reconnecting the future generation to the living heritage — the Indian Postal System and indeed was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

"Saving one animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that animal."

World Wildlife Day is dedicated to animals for making people aware of the world about the role of the animals in their lives and uniting people for advocating the welfare of animals. Keeping the same spirit high, Little MMPians of class 3rd to 5th celebrated World Wildlife Day on 6th October 21 wherein different activities were conducted such as poster making, slogan writing, face masks, poems, colorful finger puppets of endangered animals.

These activities instilled the sense awareness and responsibility among students to make Earth a better place for animals as they share the world with other organisms as well.

"English language not only adds a touch of convenience to communication in general but has been a gateway to art in the form of literature of lots of writers around the globe."

 Every day is a celebration of this beautiful language by itself but any one day specially dedicated towards the language makes it even more special. Various activities for the students were organized as a part of 'English Day' celebration such as Story Telling Session, Pictorial proverb activity, Quizzes, Poems by famous poets, tongue twisters and riddles.

The session truly captivated the young minds and they really enjoyed it.

“Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream.” —Emmitt Smith

It was a moment of pride when Maitreya Rana of class XII won BRONZE MEDAL at 18th Senior National Soft Tennis Championship as a team event held at Dewas, Madhya Pradesh from 26th September to 30th September 2021.

Principal Madam congratulated him and wished him success in all his future endeavours.

To raise the status of animals and improve their welfare 'World Animal Welfare Day ' is celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of animals.

To generate a sense of responsibility, little MMPians were taught how to look after the animals whether at home or anywhere else, how they can help stray animals and save the existing animals.

Students were also guided that through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.

MMPS celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in a special virtual assembly on Friday to pay homage to the Father of the Nation. The programme started with the chanting of bhajan ‘Raghupati Raghav’ which was Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite song. Students delivered speeches on the life and principles of mahatma Gandhi. Many of them made posters on his life and his contribution to the freedom struggle of the country. Informative videos were also shown to the students. A quiz on the life of Mahatma Gandhi was also held.

Principal of the school Mrs. Rooma Pathak told the students to follow the footsteps of the Father of the Nation and to be self-reliant like him. She encouraged them to spread the crusade of cleanliness.

All our students were imbued with Gandhian values and thoughts and vowed to became berths citizens of India and this World.

“A Healthy Heart is a Priceless Wealth.”

Heart is body’s engine room responsible for sustainment of life. And to impart the importance of healthy lifestyle for proper functioning of heart especially during COVID times an interactive session to commemorate 'World Heart Day’ and Poster Making Competition was organised under 75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav for all the students and teachers on Wednesday September 29, 2021.

The Interactive Session commenced with the welcome of eminent, clinical cardiologist and Emergency Physician, Dr. Krishna Soni from Artemis Hospital, Gurugram by our revered Principal Ma'am Mrs. Rooma Pathak with a sapling as a token of honour and respect.

The students were given valuable tips on how to take care of their heart and how to follow healthy life pattern.

A poster making competition was also organized to spread awareness about various causes and preventive measures of cardiovascular diseases.

Thus, the interactive session and poster making competition was valuable for both students and teachers as it was truly an eye- opener which imparted the ways not only to adopt healthy habits and identify unhealthy patterns which aggravate heart problems but also the knowledge gained was exhibited through expression in form of Poster Making.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and learn a trail.”

To espouse the confidence, leadership qualities and sense of responsibility among the students and to bestow the deserving students of the Senior and Primary wing with responsibility of leading the school with honour, an Investiture Ceremony was organised virtually on September 22, 2021.

It was an effervescent ceremony that commenced with a lot of exuberance amongst the students.  It began with a welcome address by our revered Principal Madam Mrs Rooma Pathak. The occasion was graced by the august presence of honourable Chief Guest Commanding Officer, NCC Col. Sanjay Tiwari, who motivated the students through his inspiring speech and emphasised on the importance of discipline in one’s life especially during COVID times. The portfolios of the Student Council were displayed along with their photographs through the presentation. The elected leaders were invested with their respective designations followed by the Oath taking ceremony where they were reminded that they are the torch bearers of all the values that the school stands for and they need to take responsibility with commitment and integrity. It was indeed a proud moment for all the parents to witness their children being invested with sashes and badges as they embarked on a new journey as leaders.

The event concluded with inspiring speeches by the newly elected Head Boy- Lavi Hasija and Head Girl-Lucky Chaudhary. They expressed their gratitude towards the principal and the teachers who entrusted them with positions of such responsibility. The expressions of the Junior Head Boy- Iknoor Singh and Head Girl- Jaya Jha added to the blaze. The zeal of the council was reflected in their confidence and dedication to execute their work.  The ceremony ended with National Anthem. The principal wished good luck and great success to the prefectorial board to uphold the integrity for a fruitful year ahead.