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Report – Foot Steps for Good  30th January’ 24 Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where there was once despair. – Nelson Mandela DAVPS, PUSHPANJALI, Cambridge Wing hosted the much awaited Annual Foot Steps for Good on 30th January, 2024 on the sprawling grounds of the school. The morning though foggy was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome atmosphere. The Foot Steps for Good was held for grades PS - VIII.  The event began with the juniors of grades PS and PP  participating in a great amalgamation of track and field events and some interesting yet fun races. They tested their strength in various events such as the 100 meters flat race, Obstacle race, Ball  race and  the very interesting Pouting Frogs race.  Next, was the turn of the students from grades I -  VIII. The en...

Students of class V Cambridge learnt to prepare an invitation card in French for inviting their friends to their birthday party.  

Winter harvest festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated in January. These festivals are observed in different parts of the country and celebrate India’s spirit of unity in diversity. Lohri is observed just a day before Makar Sankranti in Punjab, Haryana and other northern states. This festival marks the end of the sowing season and is celebrated with a bonfire. Sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, rewdi and peanuts are offered to the fire as people do parikrama around it. Lohri also marks the end of winter months and the start of long summer days. Folk songs are an important part of Lohri. Many folk songs on Lohri feature Dulla Bhatti, a legendary hero who led a rebellion against the Mughal empire. Some popular dishes that are prepared on this day include Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag, Pinni, Gur Gajak, Dahi Bhalle and Gur Halwa. Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi, is celebrated in the western part of India. This festival marks the Sun's transit into Makara or Ca...