Vanamahotsav Celebration Report at St Thomas English School, Khizersarai, Gaya, Bihar.

Vanamahotsav Celebration Report at St Thomas English School, Khizersarai, Gaya, Bihar. Date: 07/10/2024 Event: Vanamahotsav Celebration Introduction: Vanamahotsav, is an annual event celebrated in India to promote afforestation and protect the environment. Our school, enthusiastically participated in this noble initiative in collaboration with forest department of Bihar. Objectives: 1. To create awareness about the importance of trees and forests. 2. To encourage students to plant and care for trees. 3. To promote environmental conservation. Activities: 1. Tree Plantation Drive: Forest Department officials from Khizersarai and Atri, Students and staff planted 30 saplings in the school premises . 2. Essay Writing Competition: Students wrote essays highlighting the importance of trees and wild life. The winners are 1st Vikram Narayan - IX A, 2nd - Harsh Raj - IX A 3rd - Mohit Kumar - IX C 3. Poster Making Competition: Students created posters emphasizing the need for environmental conservation. The winners are 1st - Ribha Kumari - IX B 2nd - Siddharth Kumar - X A 3rd - Janvi Tripathi- VII E 4. Guest Lecture: A guest speaker of forest department Mr Giri delivered a lecture on the benefits of afforestation. Outcome: 30 saplings planted Increased awareness among students and staff about environmental conservation Enhanced sense of responsibility among students towards protecting the environment Conclusion: Vanamahotsav celebration at St Thomas English School was a resounding success. We pledge to continue our efforts towards environmental conservation. Recommendations: Regular follow-up on planted saplings Incorporating environmental education in the curriculum Organizing similar events to promote sustainability