On 23rd December 2023, a visit to the Ram Lal Old Age Home was organized by Sharda World School, Keetham, to educate students about the importance of social service and sharing experiences with elderly people. Firstly, the students visited the cow shelter and then interacted with the elderly residents, listening to their life experiences and sharing moments. Later, in the assembly hall, Mata Aditi Gaurangi enlightened everyone with her inspiring words, equating service to parents as equivalent to devotion to God, narrating the tale of Shravan Kumar, emphasizing pilgrimage and respect, and highlighting the significance of actions.
Through their songs, the senior citizens captivated everyone, while the school manager, Mr. Gaurav Sonbhadra, shared his inspirational words. Students from classes 2 and 3 presented Christmas songs, while the younger ones showcased enchanting dances. Following this, a short play based on the life of Jesus Christ was performed, followed by an amazing dance on a Christmas song by class 10 students, engaging both young and old in applause and participation.
Additionally, the students, bearing the spirit of caring for the elderly, distributed essential items obtained through funds they collected at the school fair, such as clothing, food items, medicines, and other necessary supplies, tailored to the needs of the elderly at the ashram. This experience provided students with an opportunity to contribute to social service. School advisor Dr. Garima Yadav expressed the students' sentiments and their earned funds, while Principal Dr. Shiv Kumar Tiwari pledged to continue similar service initiatives.
This journey deeply impacted the students, who showed immense respect to the elderly residents, conversed with them, and built relationships at the old age home. Towards the end of the program, Shiv Prasad Sharma, the head of Ram Lal Elderly Home, honored the school manager Mr. Gaurav Sonbhadra, advisor, Dr. Garima Yadav, principal, Dr. Shiv Kumar Tiwari and administrative officer Zaid Quraishi and Ms. Vandana Kakkar, presenting them with tokens of appreciation. Gratitude was also expressed by the school's CEO, Mr. Prashant Gupta. All teachers were present on this occasion.
