Mohali:
Planting trees connect children with nature and shows that their hard work and care can make a difference in the world. In this endeavour, Shemrock Senior Sec. School, Sector 69 , Mohali organised “A day out at Kabir farmhouse” for students and teachers of Junior classes.
The day began with a message about planting trees to save the environment. Teachers made children aware of natural life, weather, and Mother Nature. Children were excited to know about different plants and the useful things we get from trees The farm has been developed with a lot of intricacies. The children were awed by the vintage car and jeep.
Blooming lilies and bullock cart captured everyone’s eyes. The process of sowing, growing, nurturing and reaping expands the life consciousness of the soul. The children got an opportunity to sow seeds of beetroot and turnip with utmost care and guidance of the gardener and their teachers.
The main attraction for the children was the petting zone. They pat and feed the rabbits, hen, geese, sheep, lamb, goat with the vegetables brought from their homes. They were overjoyed to see one day old lamb and experienced milking the cow activity while doing the actions with their teacher on a 3-D set up of a cow.
Students thoroughly enjoyed the sandwiches prepared from the fresh vegetables of the farm along with cupcakes and juice. The children had an awesome day and promised to come back again to collect the harvest after two months.
School Principal Parneet Sohali Said that the visit to the farmhouse provided an opportunity for children to connect with nature. It was a hand on experience for them to learn in a fun and practical way about trees and the role they play in the health of the environment and the community.
They developed sensitivity towards the environment and pledged to plant more trees and keep their surroundings green and clean. She Added.
The students said that they enjoyed the trip and it was great learning. Finally, the team of students and teachers started back while enjoying the taste of organic and farm-fresh sweet corn.
