“Do you know if you read just 15 minutes a day, in one year you will have read over 1,000,000 words?”

To honour the father of the Library Movement, the late P.N. Panicker, 19th June was celebrated as Reading Day and the following week, month as the Reading Week and Reading Month...

The 26th National Reading Day was celebrated on 19th June 2021, the following week as Reading Week and Reading Month will be celebrated from 19th June to 18th July 2021.

Students were explained the importance of reading and how reading is helpful in gaining knowledge. They were also explained this skill reduces stress and anxiety, stimulates creativity and improve communication skills. Students actively participated in reading sessions and workshops organised by teachers. Reading competitions were organised for various levels.

To focus on urgency and importance of population issues World Population Day is celebrated with theme to highlight Rights and Choices of individuals.

The special day throws light on the issue that may rise on the planet with constant rise in population. To add richness to the special day MMPians depicted their artistic skills by making vibrant and colourful posters to spread awareness about family planning, gender equality, human rights and maternal health issues etc.

The activity not only put forth creativity of students but also helped them to understand difficulties created by overpopulation and how it can harm the ecosystem and progress of humanity.

MMPS is taking lead in designing Fun- Filled and joyful learning academic & non-academic experiences for children. This is providing Social & Emotional support to the students & is also ensuring their overall holistic wellbeing and mindful engagement. These activities will also ensure that the Learning continues unabated using plethora of innovative approaches and will further hone and nurture little ones 21st century skills effectively.

Noise pollution affects the health and behaviour of people in a number of ways. If not controlled, the consequences of it could be more dangerous and worrying in the near future.  To create awareness about the harmful effects of loud noise, poster making activity was conducted in the school where children not only made informational posters but also discussed with the teacher on how they can make changes to stop noise pollution.

Air is the most important element of life, that's why children of class II learnt about air and its characteristics. Children performed various experiments on air and learned through first-hand experience. They were first told the characteristics and then were shown its practical applications.

Let's take a trip down the memory lane to The Mughal Empire.

To plan for historical enquiry about Mughal Empire and to aware learners about policies and ruling kingdoms during that time, A ROLE PLAY activity was conducted with the students of class- Vll.  The students enthusiastically and passionately participated in the activity by playing the role of different emperors of The Mughal Empire and indulged themselves in core discussion about Mughal food and architecture.

All in all, the activity was engaging and productive as it helped students to grasp about culture, heritage and rulers of medieval history.

To enquire about the impact of lockdown and after effects of cyclone on environment, Eco club students indulged themselves in environmental research about the changes that have come across pre- lockdown and post-lockdown period.

They also researched about havoc created by cyclones in Mumbai and Rajasthan and its aftermath. In order to supplement their research work. Students wrote essay and report on such topics to ensure gainful learning.

The activity was productive and as it not only helped students to explore about the natural calamities and its impact but also helped to observe how human activities have left a profound impact on environment.

"Plants are like people. When they get proper nutrition, they look happy and healthy. But if they look dry and withered, they may need more care.” - Vishweshwar

Planting a young tree is an investment in the hope of the future. Trees are incredibly beneficial to our environment. With each passing day, the relevance and importance of planting trees have only increased. It has to be a combined mission of all mankind to plant more trees in order to save our ailing planet.

Thus, maintaining ecological balance and saving nature our primary students planted a sapling at their homes with great enthusiasm. Teachers explained the importance of planting trees.

"Medicines cure diseases but only doctors can cure patients."

To show gratitude to all the doctors on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, the creative MMPIANS showcased their artistic skills by displaying paintings and recording messages in the form of videos thanking these corona Warriors. These contributions by students were a salute to the doctors who are working in the forefront amid pandemic and performing their duties relentlessly.

‘Drugs aren't cool, they make you look like a fool.’

To establish new and improved techniques to combat drug usage and its repercussions, the students designed colourful posters to commemorate Anti-Drug Day on June 26, 2021.

The children's artwork was full of striking messages depicting drug-induced seizures, strokes, mental disorientation, brain damage, and lung cancer. They also showcased their thoughts on how one can overcome this deadly habit.