Celebration Of Poshan Pakhwada

Our school celebrated Poshan Pakhwada, a campaign focused on nutrition and health. The three day long campaign through various phases aimed to promote awareness about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating habits, and overall well-being among students, teachers, and staff.

Key Highlights of the campaign included-

1. Nutrition Awareness Sessions: Expert talks and interactive sessions were conducted by science teacher to educate students about the benefits of balanced diets, malnutrition, and healthy eating habits. Some projects related to health and hygiene were discussed. Hunger index was also explained so that students can understand the value of food and
2. Local and Traditional Food Festival: Students of class 7A and 7B showcased traditional indigenous and nutritious food items of Bihar, promoting local as well as seasonal food items. The students explained the nutrition value of the food items on display as well explained the cultural and festive importance of various food items. Food items presented were- Litti Choka, Sattu Paratha, Dal Puri, Kheer, Gurama, Aamjhora, Charauri, Chips, Tissi Paratha, Dahi Vada, Dal Pitthi etc.
3. Poster Making: Students expressed their creativity and knowledge on nutrition-related themes that were part of the food festival done by students of class 7.

What we gained from the campaign–

1. Increased Awareness: Students gained a deeper understanding of nutrition and its impact on overall health, so that they can adopt healthier eating habits.
2. Community Engagement: The event fostered a sense of community, with students, teachers, and parents working together to promote nutrition and health. Parents participated in preparing various indigenous food items for their ward to be presented during food festival.

Our take on the Campaign-

The Poshan Pakhwada celebration in our school was a great success, empowering students with knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their health and nutrition. Students had great fun during the campaign. We look forward to continuing this initiative and promoting a culture of wellness in our school community.