CLASS: CAMBRIDGE EY1 EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
Earth Day is a significant occasion that reminds us of our collective responsibility towards protecting the environment. Keeping this spirit in mind, DPS Dwarka celebrated Earth Day with great enthusiasm and meaningful participation on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
In the Pre-School 1 and Early Years 1 classrooms, the celebration was conducted under the theme, “Tiny Hands, Greener Lands.” Children learnt about the importance of keeping the Earth clean and green through engaging discussions and activities. They visited the school nursery and planted saplings with the help of the school gardener, which helped nurture a sense of care and responsibility towards nature. As a takeaway, they were given paper bags made from newspaper, carrying messages promoting a clean and green Earth and encouraging the use of paper bags over plastic.
In Pre-Primary and the Early Years 2 classrooms, children were introduced to the Dos and Don’ts of keeping the Earth green. They coloured related pictures and pasted them around an Earth’s illustration, creating a vibrant display. They also crafted beautiful headgear with messages encouraging countries to save water and energy. The celebration also included a poem recitation activity, allowing students to express their learning creatively.
Students in Class 1 and Primary Stage 1 participated in discussions and hands-on activities which focused on environmental conservation. Like their younger peers, they visited the nursery too, and planted saplings, reinforcing their connection with nature.
In Class 2 and Primary Stage 2, learners took a pledge to care for the Earth. Each student wrote and illustrated a simple promise on a leaf cut-out, which was then added to a collaborative tree display. This activity effectively promoted environmental responsibility, creativity and active participation.
In Class 3 and Primary Stage 3, students pledged to adopt small actions such as planting trees, maintaining cleanliness and reducing waste. They were given worksheets featuring Mother Earth, wherein they added thoughtful slogans and drawings depicting greenery, animal families, clean rivers, and a happy Earth. This activity reinforced the idea that small steps can lead to significant positive change.
In Class 4 and Primary Stage 4, learners spoke on the theme “Each one plant one.” They conveyed that if every individual plants a tree, the Earth can become greener and healthier. Students shared ideas on protecting trees, conserving water and safeguarding animals. They also used props to effectively express their commitment towards Mother Earth.
In class 5 and Primary Stage 5, students demonstrated deeper understanding by creating action plans to care for the planet. They pledged to implement these plans both at home and in school. Their ideas were written on leaf cut-outs and displayed on a tree trunk board, symbolizing unity and collective responsibility towards environmental conservation.
Students of classes I to V also pledged to conserve water which is indispensable for life on Earth. All in all, the Earth Day celebrations at DPS Dwarka were engaging and impactful, successfully encouraging students to adopt eco-friendly habits and become responsible caretakers of the Earth.