The new exhibition titled ‘Seeds of Hope & Action (SOHA): Making the SDGs a Reality’ is a joint initiative of the SGI and the Earth Charter International and it introduces a positive vision for sustainable living that can contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was held for the first time in India on 22nd and 23rd February 2021 at VKV, Hurda (Rajasthan). A training session was organized by BSG for the school students about the various aspects of the exhibition. The students in turn enthusiastically leaned and further explained every panel to the viewers.
“Mandana” is one of the most popular folk art of Rajasthan and is a mark of celebration on festive occasions. Keeping this in mind a wonderful workshop on “Mandana Art” was held on October 28, 2021. Its sole objective was to inculcate social, cultural and aesthetic values in the students. Students from classes 6th to 8th attended the workshop enthusiastically. Beautiful “Mandana” designs were made. Students learnt the significance of the unique style of art, which is almost at the verge of extinction. It was an amazing endeavor by SDG Club for developing cultural values among the students.
An Art Camp at “Sambhar”
An Art camp was conducted on 28 December 2021 at Sambhar, students were selected at school level selected students from classes IX & X were taken to Sabhar Lake, where the students painted the migratory birds (cranes) on the spot. It was the great experience for the students, under this activity they learnt about the birds and why they migrated from one place to other understand and visualize the habits and adaptation of bird in natural environment. Students put their visions on the Canvas beautifully. The event was done under the guidance of Sri Laxyapal Singh Rathore. This activity was stimulated by Babu Ji.
The Dance workshop for students was conducted from 22nd to 27th April 2022 at VKV, Hurda. The workshop was organised in two different groups. One group was formed of classes third to fifth and another was of classes sixth to eighth. During this workshop, 45 girls participated and learnt two Rajasthani Folk Dances. Our teachers Smt. Kavita Kachhawha, Smt. Himanshu Bhardwaj, Smt. Nisha Bakliwal and Smt. Mamta Sharma guided the students and helped each other to assure the smooth running of the dance practice sessions.
An Air Weapon Shooting Workshop was conducted at VKV, Hurda school premises for students on 27th April 2022. During this workshop, 66 students of classes sixth to twelfth participated with enthusiasm. Sri Vinod Sharma, the shooting coach from Jaipur trained the students and enhanced their skills and techniques in Air Weapon Shooting. The training session was essential for sharpening their shooting strategies and tactics.