Appreciation week - Great idea for schools- Shared with more than 500 schools in India and abroad since 2014
Dr Nirmala Krishnan
Former Country Head Education; Author ‘meet the humanistic LEADER in you’ ; Recipient of TWO NATIONAL AWARDS; Researcher ; Proponent of Humanistic Education ; Former Principal Mahindra World School
An institution requires the concerted efforts of the management, teachers and support staff for the smooth conduct of day to day activities. We have decided to celebrate the first week of September as Appreciation Week to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of all the people involved in the process of nurturing our Children at Mahindra World School. Since 2014, each year we have shared this idea with more than 500 schools across India and abroad. Many schools have reverted with emails and pictures of great joy in celebrating Appreciation Week. You can revert with your stories too....
Note to parents,
- We begin on Monday (29/08/16) by acknowledging the tremendous contribution made by our drivers who safely drive children to school with devotion and care. ( Your child can prepare a card & students will organize lunch for them )
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On Tuesday (30/08/16) we will celebrate the exemplary work of the support staff in charge of housekeeping, maintenance of garden, security etc to express students’ indebtedness towards them. ( Your child can prepare a card & students will organize lunch for them )
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On Wednesday (31/08/2016) let our parents know how much we care for them. This being “ NO TV DAY” we request you to spend quality time with your child in the evening.
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On Thursday (01/09/2016) we would like to show appreciation to all the people (your domestic helper, newspaper boy, milkman, office assistant etc…) who assist you in your domestic chores to be made to feel special by sharing your tasty lunch with them. ( Involve your child to pack nice lunch for the people who support you at home/ give a chocolate to your milkman/ newspaper boy etc)
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On Friday (02/09/2016 or 06/09/2016 - 5th Sept being holiday in India) the pillars of society i.e the teachers will be recognized for their role in shaping the future of the nation by encouraging children to make hand made cards for their teachers.
The celebration of appreciation week should digress from the path of type of school to all schools where children walk in…. If this reaches more children....it can cause a visible change in lives of so many people touched through this initiative.
Let us join hands in spreading this joy to all our neighboring schools.
Principal, Trainee & Pre-Primary coordinator, SCTS, cbe
8 年Yes I greatly appreciate your way of thinking. Last year I organised a similar event as Thanks Giving Day in our school.
EDUCATIONALIST
8 年very good
Sales Leadership | B2B | B2C | Scale up | Strategy | Team Buliding
8 年Excellent.. well said.. in day to day life we all forget to thank people who helps in making our day.. very good initiatives.. Good luck.
Head- Strategic sales - NIIT Enterprise business at NIIT Limited
8 年An innovative idea and a one which can be easily implemented. Would add some value to this by spreading it to all schools I am In touch with. Simple ideas like this are the much wanted for our society and not to forget the idea of yours of not having a bell in your school rather have a big clock.
(PMP, CBRM, ITIL, CMP) IT Project Delivery | Business Relationship | Client Engagement & Success | IT Service Management | Change Leadership
8 年There is a lot that we can be greatful for. We just need to look and see around us. Wonderful idea to celebrate #Gratitude !