Blending tradition, compassion, and environmental consciousness, Witty International School, Borivali, celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with a hands-on learning experience for its students of classes 7 and 8 who took part in a special fireless cooking activity. From rolling modaks to shaping laddoos, they showcased creativity, teamwork, and festive spirit while using wholesome ingredients such as jaggery, dates, coconut, and millet flour.
This thoughtful endeavour from born out of “Bappa’s Sustainable Feast: No-Fire Community Modak Workshop” showcased not just festive cheer, but also the students’ commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The handmade sweets were carefully packed in biodegradable leaf plates and personally delivered by the School Council to Aaijidevi Care Foundation. The recipients were touched by the students’ gesture, with many expressing joys at being remembered during the festive season. For the students, it was an opportunity to celebrate tradition and to learn the joy of sharing sweetness with the community.
Commenting on the initiative, Suchita Malakar, Principal, said, “This initiative beautifully combined experiential learning with compassion. Our students didn’t just learn how to make traditional sweets, they also learned the joy of sharing and the importance of sustainability,” adding, “The initiative served as a reminder that festivals can be celebrated with greater meaning when infused with care for both the planet and the people around us. The smiles exchanged and gratitude received during the distributions made the event a memorable experience for everyone involved.”
