On Line Workshop on Development Reading Skills in Preparatory and Middle Stage

On Line Workshop on Development Reading Skills in Preparatory and Middle Stage conducted by KVS ZIET Bhubaneshwar from 29.01.2026 to 30.01.2026 

 

AI Awareness Programme at IIT Ropar

 

Students of KV IIT Ropar attend AI Awareness Programme at IIT Ropar on 30.01.2026

Annual Panel Inspection 2025-26 on 28.11.2025

 

05 Day workshop on Making Digital Library with E Granthalaya 4.0

05 Day workshop conducted on Making Digital Library with E-Granthalaya 4.0 from 07-11 July 2025 by KVS ZIET Chandigarh. I attended this workshop as a Resource Person and provide the help to the Librarians of feeder region for making digital library. Participants was very keen to learn and they have created Digital Library for their own KV.

 

Read Aloud Story Activity

 

Read Aloud story Activity

This activity conducted with Class VI and all students participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. The core objective and benefits of this activity are as follows-

   Educational Benefits

1. Improves Listening Skills
• Helps children focus and process spoken language effectively.
2. Enhances Vocabulary and Language Development
• Exposes students to new words, sentence structures, and grammar naturally.
3. Builds Comprehension Skills
• Encourages understanding of plot, characters, cause-effect, and sequencing.
4. Supports Reading Fluency
• Models correct pronunciation, intonation, and pacing.
5. Develops Imagination and Creativity
• Helps children visualize characters and settings, stimulating creative thinking.
6. Introduces Complex Ideas Simply
• Makes it easier to understand abstract or difficult concepts through stories.

Ø  Emotional & Social Benefits

1. Creates Emotional Connection
• Helps children relate to characters and express feelings.
2. Boosts Confidence
• Students feel more confident when they retell or discuss stories.
3. Fosters Empathy
• Encourages understanding of others’ perspectives and experiences.
4. Strengthens Teacher-Student Bond
• Shared reading time builds trust and closeness.
5. Reduces Anxiety and Builds a Calm Environment
• Story time can be a relaxing and comforting routine.

Ø  Cognitive & Thinking Skills

1. Encourages Critical Thinking
• Promotes asking questions, predicting outcomes, and making connections.
2. Stimulates Memory and Attention
• Retelling stories and answering questions improve memory recall.
3. Supports Early Literacy Skills
• Recognizing print concepts, phonemic awareness, and story structure.

Ø  Classroom and Group Benefits

1. Promotes a Love for Reading
• Makes reading fun and enjoyable, nurturing lifelong readers.
2. Encourages Group Discussion and Participation
• Story-sharing encourages interaction and collaboration.
3. Inclusive for All Learning Levels
• Engages both strong and struggling readers through listening and participation.

 

What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?

 

Millions of people across the globe are gathering to mark Earth Day and celebrate the environmental movement.

The event began in 1970 in the United States, and is now marked around the world.

What is Earth Day and when is it?

Earth Day is a global event which aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment.

It takes place every year on 22 April.

It was set up in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator and environmentalist, and Denis Hayes, a graduate student at Harvard University.

Both had growing concerns about environmental damage in the US, such as that caused by a large oil spill in 1969 in Santa Barbara, California.

They came up with Earth Day as a way to engage the public and push green issues to the national agenda.

 

Even the first Earth Day attracted large crowds, such as these in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The first Earth Day saw 20 million people across the US take to the streets.

It became a global event in 1990, and now involves over one billion people of all ages in nearly 200 countries, according to organisers.

"Celebrating Earth Day is often the first environmental action for a lot of people," says Earthday.org president, Kathleen Rogers.

·         A simple guide to climate change

·         How the largest environmental movement in history was born

What is happening for Earth Day 2024?

The 2024 theme, "Planet vs. Plastics", aims to raise awareness of the harms of plastic pollution for human and planetary health.

Previous events have covered a range of environmental issues, from climate change and clean energy to protecting species and the benefits of tree planting.

This year's focus comes ahead of an historic UN treaty on plastics, which is expected to be agreed by the end of 2024.

More than 50 countries, including the UK, have called for an end to plastic pollution by 2040.

But the organisers of Earth Day want to go further, and are calling for a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040.

Organisers have suggested that people could volunteer for a clean-up event or learn more about the damage done by plastic pollution.

You can find out what's happening near you via this map, or organise your own event.

What has Earth Day achieved?

Within a few years of the first Earth Day in 1970, the US Environmental Protection Agency had been set up, and several environmental laws - such as the Clean Air Act - had been established or significantly strengthened.

More recent events have included planting hundreds of millions of trees, supporting farmers with sustainable agriculture practices, and starting climate literacy projects around the world.

Some observers also cite the importance of Earth Day in pushing environmental issues back up national and international agendas.

"With a host of issues driving our environmental challenges down society's priority list, events like Earth Day remind us of the long-term cost of short-termism," says Yvo de Boer, former UN climate chief.

It was the first time that countries of the world had collectively agreed targets to try to limit global warming.

What do critics say about Earth Day?

Some critics warn that these achievements give a false sense of progress.

Many environmental indicators - from global temperatures to species extinctions - are changing rapidly due to human activities. Efforts to date have fallen far short of halting or reversing these trends.

Some individuals and companies have also been accused of using Earth Day as an opportunity to misleadingly promote their environmental credentials, without making the real changes that are needed.

This is known as "greenwashing".

For example, campaigner Greta Thunberg tweeted in 2022 that Earth Day "has turned into an opportunity for people in power to post their 'love' for the planet, while at the same time destroying it at maximum speed".

"We all know greenwashing is happening and it is infuriating," Earth Day organiser Ms Rogers told BBC News.

"It's not an issue we've caused, but we know Earth Day is used cynically by some businesses to [mis]use the ethos of sustainability for their own gain."

"Governments need to take robust action and crack down on any business or industry lying to consumers."

 

World Heritage Day (18 April)

 

World Heritage Day (18 April) 

World Heritage Day, which is also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, celebrates the work carried out by the ICOMOS – International Council on Monuments and Sites.

The day is all about increasing the awareness of the importance of the diversity of cultural heritage and preserving it for generations in the future.

Ancient monuments and buildings are an asset to us all around the world. However, they need to be protected to ensure that they continue to be an asset for years and years to come. Therefore, the day is a collective effort of communities around the globe.

On this day, there are a number of different events that happen all over the world. This includes a wide range of activities, conferences, and visits to heritage sites and monuments.

For those who are unaware, a heritage site is basically a place that is of cultural significance. It preserves the legacy of intangible attributes and physical artifacts of a society or group that is inherited from previous generations.

There are truly some incredible heritage sites and monuments around the world. This includes the Machu Picchu, which is situated in the lush and mountainous terrain high above the Urubamba River in Peru. There are lots of amazing sights in Egypt, and the Pyramids of Giza are one of them. Other places of note include Bagan in Myanmar, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Great Wall of China.

Ambekar Jyanti

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Constitution. Every year, on April 14, his birth anniversary is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti across the country. Born in 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Dr Ambedkar was a jurist, economist, social reformer, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He was the chairman of the Drafting Committee that created the Constitution of India.

Inspirational Quotes By BR Ambedkar-

• Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer, who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies government.
• So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.
• Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering otherwise both will wither and die.
• I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
• If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help.
• Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.
• We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights.

School Cinema: To Inculcate Values

Fostering Values through School Cinema at KV IIT Ropar

In alignment with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF SE) 2023

In a progressive step towards nurturing values and socio-emotional learning, Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Ropar has initiated an engaging program through School Cinema. This initiative is thoughtfully designed in line with the NCF SE 2023, which emphasizes holistic development, reflective thinking, and experiential learning.

As part of this initiative, students watch short, meaningful motivational films that focus on real-life scenarios, moral dilemmas, and inspirational themes. After viewing, students are encouraged to observe the nuances and reflect deeply on the messages conveyed.

They then articulate their learnings in their own words, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and self-awareness. Librarian listen actively to the students’ perspectives, leading to open dialogues that promote student agency and expression—core goals of the NCF 2023.

After the discussion, a specific core value is identified, related to the theme of the video, such as honesty, perseverance, respect, empathy, or responsibility. Students are then gently encouraged to internalize and adopt these values in their daily lives for their personal and social development.

This initiative not only makes learning joyful and meaningful, but also helps in building emotionally intelligent, responsible, and compassionate citizens, echoing the vision of education for life and not just for livelihood, as emphasized in the NCF SE 2023.

 

Library Visit of Class 1 Students

 

Class 1 students visited the Main Library on 08.04,2025, and they were very enthusiastic to learn about the new things. They are the future lifelong learners.