Gandhi Jayanti 2024: School Celebration Plan

Theme: "The Path to Peace: Gandhi's Vision in a Changing World"

Date: October 2nd, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue: School Auditorium/Ground

Objective: To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, instill his values of peace, non-violence, and truth in students, and reflect on the relevance of his teachings in contemporary times.

Planning Outline:

1. Pre-Event Preparations (September - October 1st):

• Theme Selection & Publicity:
  • Finalize the theme and create posters/digital announcements.
  • Announce competitions and cultural program participation requests.
• Competition Organization:
  • Essay writing, drawing, and elocution competitions based on the theme.
  • Judges selection and prize distribution planning.
• Cultural Program Coordination:
  • Formation of student groups for skits, songs, and dance performances.
  • Teacher in-charge assignment for each performance.
  • Rehearsals schedule.
  • Costume and prop arrangement.
• Guest Invitations:
  • Invite local dignitaries, social workers, or Gandhians as chief guests.
• Logistics:
  • Sound system, stage setup, seating arrangement, and decoration.
  • Photography and videography arrangements.
  • Arrangement of refreshments.

2. Event Program (October 2nd):

• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Assembly & Prayer:
  • School assembly with a prayer dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Garlanding of Gandhi's portrait by the principal and chief guest.
• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Cultural Performances:
  • Skits depicting key moments from Gandhi's life or highlighting his principles.
  • Patriotic songs and devotional bhajans (e.g., "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram").
  • Dance performances showcasing themes of peace and unity.
  • Speeches by students about the relevance of Gandhis teachings.
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Speech by Chief Guest:
  • Address by the chief guest, focusing on Gandhi's legacy and its contemporary relevance.
• 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Prize Distribution:
  • Announcement of competition winners and prize distribution.
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks:
  • Principal's address and vote of thanks.
  • Singing of the national anthem.
  • Distribution of light refreshments.