Hindi Diwas Celebration at Nahar International School

Aims and Objectives:

At Nahar International School, Hindi Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy over a week long period of activities! This year’s theme in the primary section was 'Khel' (Sports), focusing on Indian traditional games. The idea was to introduce students to India’s rich cultural heritage through games, which are naturally close to children's hearts.

The Power of Podcast:

The celebration began with a special Hindi podcast series, running from the 2nd to the 7th of September, where students were introduced to various aspects of the Hindi language and culture. During this daily podcast, our Hindi facilitators interviewed the school Sports Head and other experienced teachers. The interview was conducted in Hindi and the children enthusiastically participated in the Q&A session at the end of every podcast that was titled, Muhje Jawab Do!

Language learning can be fun!

Our Hindi language teachers worked relentlessly to plan this entire event that included engaging activities wherein the students immersed themselves in various listening, speaking, reading and writing activities in Hindi. Floor games, Hindi commentary, recitations of songs and poems on various sports were some of the interesting activities the children engaged in.

Our main aim to celebrate Hindi Diwas was to get students to apply their existing knowledge of the language in their daily lives. It was truly a proud moment to see our children confidently speaking in Hindi and showcasing their linguistic talents by reciting poems and songs. Each grade participated in a variety of activities, making the event both educational and enjoyable.

Event diary:

Now let’s take a look at what our children did in a grade wise manner -

Grade 1: students learned a poem that introduced them to games like kabaddi, hockey, kho-kho, and gend. They also expanded their vocabulary by learning the names of many other traditional games. It was a great way for them to connect with their roots while enjoying the rhythm of the Hindi language.

Grade 2: students dove deeper into traditional games by learning their rules and regulations. They even performed a skit on games, such as lagori, kho-kho, hockey, and kabaddi, thus bringing the games to life through storytelling and acting.

Grade 3: students sang songs about different games, describing the equipment used and the rules that govern each game. This not only helped them learn about the games but also allowed them to express their creativity through music.

Grade 4: students recited a song that emphasized the importance of sports in maintaining fitness and health. Through their performance, they motivated and encouraged their peers to engage in regular physical activity and to embrace the joy of playing sports.

Grade 5: students took their skills to the next level by preparing for a live Hindi sports commentary. They got a chance to experience what it’s like to be a sports commentator, providing play-by-play narration of the games in Hindi. This was a fun and fruitful activity that helped them develop their speaking skills while also enjoying the excitement of sports.

Sweet success!

Overall, the Hindi Diwas celebration was an enriching experience for all, fostering a love for the Hindi language while promoting physical fitness through traditional games.