September’s birth flower is the charming ‘Forget-me-not’, and DPS Mihan has carved out a ‘Forget-me-not’ month, this September. The month has been full of activities, of application, accomplishments, and accolades.

Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.

— GK Chesterton

The juggernaut of activities commenced with Nutrition Week to ‘Celebrate a World of Flavours’. The school planned a weekly menu based on healthy and nutritious food. This was followed by PN-class II children who said: “The way you treat the food on your plate is a reflection of the way you treat people in your life.” Along with health benefits, children were also taught table manners so they could accord food the respect and etiquette it deserves; at the same time, assimilating a vital social skill. At the fireless cooking competition, the gourmet culinary skills displayed by class IX-X students proved that cooking is gender neutral, and can be a great platform for creativity, camaraderie, and accomplishment in addition to being a life skill.

A book a day keeps ignorance away! World Literacy Day was celebrated on September 8. A riveting light and shadow musical by students extolled the importance of literacy. At DPS Mihan, we believe in the maxim: “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read”. Keeping this in mind, DPS Mihan boasts a monumental library where students are encouraged to read and participate in stimulating discussions, the year round.

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

— Robert Swan

At DPS Mihan, holistic education implies respect and responsibility for the environment. Therefore World Environment Day came as just one more occasion to celebrate nature; and off went the teachers and students to visit the verdant campus of The Rajbhavan Biodiversity Park that houses over 150 species of birds, 60 species of butterflies among other flora and fauna. Children went on a nature trail to discover varieties of bamboos and medicinal herbs before getting allured by the rose garden.

Next came World Rhino Day on September 22. Children learned how poaching, climate change, deforestation and habitat loss has critically endangered this species. Several activities like animal spotting on a world map, origami animal art, and embellishing rhino figures with Gond art infused not just curiosity and conversation about the rhino but also introduced them to tribal artistry.

Close on the heels of World Rhino Day was River Day which was also celebrated with great enthusiasm. The importance of rivers in environmental health can never be disputed and the need to save and salvage our rivers is of paramount importance. This was brought out effectively and emphatically through a dance ballet staged by our students.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.

— Albert Einstein

World peace boils down to morality, and DPS Mihan strives to instil values and enthuse universal love and fellowship to ensure our future generations live in harmony. As part of World Peace Day, it was heartening to watch our tiny tots learn about peace and its various symbols and emblems, sing songs, and learn how they can contribute to making this world a better place. They participated in group activities which honed their skills of collaboration, team work, and cooperation to help transform them into responsible global citizens. On the most endearing note, the serene celebrations ended with a meditation session with the little ones. If we can still the mind, we can ebb the chaos.

Talking of values, can culture be far behind? It was with great pride that the school celebrated Hindi Diwas with recitation of self-composed poetry on the theme van rahenge hum rahenge; gleefully spreading the message of love for language and environment. This saw overwhelming participation executed with confidence and supported by creative props.

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

— Alex Haley

On September 10 (Grandparents Day), DPS Mihan threw open its doors and hearts to doting grandparents who were feted and felicitated at the tranquil and idyllic Artist Village on the school campus where several games were organised. Several memories were etched that day; and the DPS Mihan family just got larger, stronger, and more blessed.

September also brought with it many laurels for DPS Mihan. Our Under-12 Futsal team won the Inter-School Futsal title with Aditya Khambre scoring 7 goals in the tournament. Our skaters also won several medals and returned home with the Overall Champions Trophy. It has been a month of growth, grace, and glory, at DPS Mihan.