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ECO CLUB INAUGURATION AT BHAVANS KUWAIT

Jleeb, June 10, 2019: Indian Educational school, Mrs. Meenakshi Nayyar’s (the vice principal,
(Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kuwait) celebrated the cocurricular activities) request to conserve the
commencement of Eco Club activities for the ac- Earth with her touching notes on the causes, ef-
ademic year 2019-20 by organizing the Bhavans’ fects, and problems galvanized the audience and
Eco Club inaugural ceremony along with World left an indelible impression on the young minds.
Environmental Day celebration in the IES school
auditorium on June 10, 2019. The infotainment skit presented by the Eco Club
warriors on air pollution was a delightful visual
This propitious occasion was honored by the fiesta for the audience. The witty dialogues and
gracious presence of Mr. T. Premkumar, the the creative content coupled with the flawless
Principal, IES and Mrs. Meenakshi Nayyar, the acting of the warriors was indeed a visual treat.
Vice Principal, CCA. The eventful and memora- As part of the Eco Club initiative, paper bags
ble proceedings were witnessed by the students were given to the prefects of every class to dis-
of grade 7 and the Eco Club Warriors. courage the use of plastic.

Lakshmi Nanda Madhusoodhanan of 8B, the Eco The audience then stood up for the oath taking
Club secretary delivered the welcome address. It ceremony. It was truly a marvel to see everyone
was a truly thoroughgoing formal address with a taking the oath with great hopes in their minds
cordial welcome to all the guests, a riveting brief- and pride in their hearts. The Eco Club also an-
ing on pollution and its effects, the importance of nounced their intention to launch an eco-maga-
saving the earth and the initiatives to be taken. zine for the benefit of the lovers of nature. Akshat
She also reminded that World Environment Day Rajesh, 8A, the president of the Eco Club, pro-
aims to stimulate worldwide awareness of the posed the vote of thanks. Abhipsa of 8F was the
environment and encourage political attention emcee for the day.
and action.

The principal’s inaugural speech began on a
warning note to the disheartening crisis of wa-
ter. He elucidated the importance of spreading
awareness among the people on conservation
of water. He also reiterated the relevance of the
World Environment Day 2019-theme ‘Beat Air
Pollution.’ It left the audience to ponder over his
words that kindled love and respect for the dy-
ing Earth. He urged the audience to arise, awake
and work together to save the mother Earth. He
congratulated the organizers of the Eco Club on
their earnest endeavors.

A moving documentary on the theme of World
Environment Day “Beat Air Pollution” was
screened for the audience. In between the vid-
eo, there were displays of snippets of messages
from the staff and a few chosen students.

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