Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 8: Lourdes Central School celebrated Vanamahotsava on July 5 in the morning assembly conducted by the students of Eco –Club.

The programme began with a prayer song. Geanne of class VII C inspired all with a thought on saving trees.

The significance of the day was read by Shreeya of class VIII C. The principal Fr Robert D’Souza inaugurated the project ‘Crusaders of the Earth’ accompanied by Shanthi Menezes and Flavia.

The principal and the vice principal planted a sapling to mark the beginning of Vanamahotsava week.

Students of the school choir sung a melodious song on nature. Kriti of class VIII C recited the pledge on protecting nature. The principal announced that tree plantation will be done at the school campus on Saturday on account of Vanamahotsava celebration. He urged the students and faculty members to join the campaign and do their bit to save nature. Krishnapriya of class XII and Fariza of class XB compered the programme.

The students went on a plantation drive on July 6 to Government ITI. Forest range officer Sridhar arranged for the planting of saplings. Students of Eco club, Scouts and Guides, cabinet leaders accompanied the plantation drive along with the principal Fr Robert D’Souza, teachers and non- teaching staff.

Sridhar briefed the students on the importance of growing plants. He said that deforestation has led to the decrease of rainfall this year and urged them to nurture the earth. He also encouraged the students to plant one sapling at home on their birthday and to nurture it. Seed balls were distributed to the students and they were asked to throw them in a place where there were no plants.

Students learnt the importance of growing plants. They planted Jumbu nerale / Kadamba, Sampige and so on. It was an enriching experience for the students.

Later during the Eco club period, the students planted many saplings in the school backyard.

Harshitha Shetty and Asha Shet were in charge of the programme.