Jharkhand's tribal culture is a tapestry of rich traditions, deep-rooted values, and artistic expressions that reflect the harmonious relationship between its people and nature.
From the rhythmic beats of the Mandar drum to the captivating Chhau dance, the intricate patterns of Sohrai and Warli paintings, Jharkhand’s tribal heritage is a celebration of life, earth, and spirituality.
At Little Flower School, we take immense pride in preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our region.We aim to instill a deep sense of pride and identity in our students.
The tribal culture of Jharkhand is a testament to the community's profound connection with their land, offering a glimpse into a sustainable way of living.
The Art and Craft Galore hosted by the Class teachers of class 5 for their students on 18 November 2024, showcased the diverse cultural and artistic treasures of our nation. This unique event featured a vibrant array of traditional arts and crafts, beautifully crafted under the guidance of expert resource persons, including Sanjukta Swain, Aditi Sahay, Vandana, the Akshaykala Group led by Abhijeet Kumar Srivastava and many more.
Highlights of the Workshop:
* Lippan Art – Intricate clay and mirror art that sparkles with tradition
* Warli Painting – Stories of tribal life in monochrome brilliance
* Tribal Jewellery Making – Handmade pieces that honor our roots
* Chhau Mask Painting – Vibrant masks reflecting the drama of Chhau dance
* Gond Painting on Canvas – A celebration of folk tales in vivid hues
* Sohrai Painting on Clay Penstands – Nature-inspired tribal art
* Tribal Figure Painting on Glass Tumblers – Modern meets tradition
* Jamini Roy Painting on Soop – Masterpieces on unconventional mediums
* Kantha Stitch Display on Embroidery Hoops – The magic of threadwork
* 3D Tribal Figures on MDF Boards – Crafting culture in three dimensions
* Block Painting on Scarfs – Stylish patterns with a tribal touch
* Alpona Art on Saree Fall – Elegance inspired by ritual art
* Tree of Life in Madhubani Style – A timeless tribute to nature
Their creations shall be displayed at the Art and Craft Exhibition in January 2025.
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” This quote closely captures the spirit of learning beyond the classroom. True education transcends textbooks, engaging all senses and fostering a deeper understanding of the world. In this vein, students of Little Flower School had a remarkable opportunity to explore their aspirations and expand their horizons.
On November 19, 2024, 30 biology stream students, accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Ranita Karmakar, embarked on an enriching visit to Tata Manipal Medical College. The two-and-a-half-hour session provided a glimpse into the life and work of future medical professionals, offering a firsthand experience of the academic and clinical environment they aspire to join in two years.
During the visit, students were guided through various departments, witnessing advanced laboratories, simulation centers, and research facilities. They gained valuable insights into the study of human anatomy, from pre-clinical learning to hands-on patient care, guided by experienced professors and doctors. The cooperative and welcoming approach of Dr. Vijay Kautilya and his team ensured the visit was both meaningful and inspiring.
The session also included an engaging career counselling segment, where students learned about diverse career paths for biology enthusiasts. Apart from pursuing MBBS, they explored fields such as clinical psychology, optometry, radiology, forensic sciences, and cardiovascular technology, broadening their perspective on potential futures.
This visit was not just a glimpse into academic possibilities but also an eye-opener for students, encouraging them to envision and work towards a fulfilling career in the life sciences. Experiences like these truly demonstrate that learning comes alive when we step outside the classroom.
Topic : Safety First ; Pollution
On 2 September 2024, Monday, the students of Class 6 experienced an eventful day of knowledge sharing and activity.
The topics chosen are the need of the hour -" Safety and Pollution ".The event was organized by the Geography teachers of Class 6 ABC.
The resource persons were Mr.Joydev Bhowmick and Mr .Amit Chaudhary ,Senior Managers of the Safety and Environment Departments , Tata Motors Jamshedpur plant.
The day began with an intense session on all types of Safety and Mr Bhowmick enlightened the young minds on Safety always- at home,school on.the road and at public places.Some very essential instructions of safety norms were given.The takeaway point was that Safety is not a gadget, it is a state of mind, a way of life and Everyone's responsibility.!!
The Second Presentation was on Pollution-.its types,causes and control. This exciting interactive session was indeed very informative and the students received goodies for giving the correct responses.Mr.Amit Chaudhary discussed on essential concerns of the environment- acid rain,global warming and ozone depletion.
After a short lunch break the students were all geared up to put their ideas onto paper.They were divided into groups and they artistically made attractive Collages,posters and slogans on Safety which is a major concern today and on Pollution which is a serious threat to humanity.
The day concluded with the completion of the posters and collages highlighting the thought for the day -.Safety First.
Bagless Day not only educated but also inspired the students to keep in mind that Safety is a Commitment, it is as simple as ABC -- Always Be Careful !
On 13th August 2024, the Class Teachers of Class 5 organized a vibrant bagless day on 'Celebrating Technology' for their students.The day was packed with engaging activities designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation for technological advancements.
The day began with an informative session on ‘Cyber Safety’ emphasizing the importance of safe online practices and Netiquettes.
Following this, the results of the Video Making Competition on 'How Technology has Influenced Our Homes’ were announced and the winners were awarded.
The students also watched a short documentary titled ‘Science Chronicles,’ which highlighted significant scientific breakthroughs.
The theme of the day was captured by a snapshot where students held models of electronic gadgets and also the letters showing ‘CELEBRATING TECHNOLOGY’.
A series of interactive science activities followed which included Science Scavenger Hunt, Tech card making, and Robo Car model making.
Thereafter, the students embarked on an exciting field trip to the Tata Steel Technical Institute, Burmanines. These hands-on experiences provided them with a glimpse into the world of advanced technology and robotics.
The day concluded with the distribution of delicious snack boxes and a memorable takeaway for all the students.
The celebration not only educated but also inspired the students, highlighting the endless possibilities within the field of technology.
On 8 August 2024, 155 students of Class 4 had the opportunity to visit waste recycling plants in Jamshedpur. The first place that they visited was CRM Bara which is the dumping yard of our city. A big heap of garbage that is collected from houses is kept here for over five years to decompose.
The second place that the students visited was the Compost Plant where students witnessed the making of compost and transferring it into organic manure, which was ready for supply in the neighbouring villages for the farmers to use it for growing the crops.
Prakriti Vihar was the next destination. It is Jamshedpur's first zero waste housing society. It incorporates a biogas plant, tree plantation initiatives and the construction of a plastic road.
Lastly, the students visited the Upcycling RRR Centre. The company is making efforts to establish the Upcycling Centre where collected waste is transformed into valuable products. For example, old clothes being recycled to make bags, footmats, bedsheets and carpets. Finally, they learnt that it is not only the 3 R's Reduce, Reuse and Recycle but 8 R's....that is Rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, repurpose, regift, and only then recycle.
The main purpose of the visit was to acquire first - hand knowledge of the importance of waste management and its impact on the environment. Also, they got an opportunity to learn about composting, waste reduction strategies, zero waste management and recycling and fostering environmental awareness and responsibility. We would like to thank all the sisters for giving the students this wonderful opportunity. The visit was an eye opener and an enriching and informative experience too.
The government's Tobacco Control Act 2003 is to discourage the consumption of tobacco products in order to protect the masses from the health hazards attributable to tobacco use.
Under this the Jharkhand government had declared 18 June to 26 June 2024 to be observed as the 'Anti Tobacco Week'. Keeping this in mind Little Flower School organised Slogan Making, Poster Making and an Oath taking ceremony to propagate the ban on the use of tobacco.
Little Flower School organized a Summer Camp from May 11 to May 15, 2024. A total of 100 students from Classes 2 to 10 participated in various sports conducted throughout the week. The students were given the opportunity to be trained by specialized coaches.
SKATING - Divyam Mandal
CRICKET - Devraj Sarkar
FOOTBALL - Chetan Manji
HANDBALL - Saif Ashan Khan / Y. Sanjay Kumar
ZUMBA/CARDIO - Pragati Kumari
BADMINTON - Ranjan Khatua / Y. Sanjay Kumar
The PT teachers of the school helped conduct all the activities smoothly. The children had an exhilarating experience during the week. They are now well-versed with the basic knowledge about the sports activity they had opted for. The LFS Summer Camp turned out to be a superb teaching and learning experience.
‘The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a Mother.’ – ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX
A Mother is a priceless treasure bestowed upon us from God and a perfect amalgamation of love,
devotion and sacrifice. The bond of a mother and her child is enigmatic and to celebrate this bond,
Mother’s Day was celebrated with great zeal and exuberance on 3 May 2024 in the sprawling
campus of Little Flower School. This year’s celebration was all the more special as it marked the
tenth year anniversary of the initiation of the Mother’s Club.
This memorable day commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the School Principal, Sister Hilda
D’Souza, Vice Principal, Sister Marie, Administrator, Sister Marian, School Counsellor, Mrs. Ranita
Karmakar and Event Coordinator Mrs. Jagpreet Kaur. This was followed by a special assembly, a
mellifluous song and a dazzling dance especially curated for the extraordinary multitaskers: the
mothers.
A myriad of events were organised for the mothers to show their skills and expertise in different
fields. Huge participation in events like Floral Elegance, Kitchen Queen, On Your Mark…Set..Go..,
Dance to Express, Global Glamour and Singing Showstoppers witnessed stiff competition from all the
participants.
Dr. Piyalee Gupta, Assistant Professor at MGM Medical College and HOD at Pathocare Diagnostic
Centre, Sakchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. An alumna of Little Flower School, she was
delighted to see the incredible talents of all the participants. This celebration was indeed a timeless
testimony to the unconditional love of a Mother.
On 1 May 2024, a special assembly was organised by the Student Council of Little Flower School to celebrate the untiring efforts put in by each worker every day. The Assembly began with the Principal's address and the assembly prayer. This was followed by the President’s speech, appreciating the help rendered by the sub staff towards making the school a healthy environment, conducive to learning. Besides being awarded tokens of love and gratitude by the Council, the workers also received handmade greeting cards from the students of Class 10 in acknowledgement of their consistent willingness to serve. The day was made memorable by Mr. Deepak, who with his melodious voice, conveyed a beautiful message to the students. Amusing games organised by the Council including the ladies being asked to drop seeds onto a platter balanced overhead and the gents being made to pile up cups held by chopsticks within half a minute, left the audience thoroughly entertained. Following the enthralling song, instrumental and dance performances put up enthusiastically by the students, the event came to a heartwarming close with Sister Hilda giving away the prizes to the winners and the solemn hymn ‘ Hail St. Joseph’ sung melodiously by the school Choir.
On Wednesday, 9 April 2024, around 163 students of Class 7, accompanied by 4 teachers of Little Flower School, visited the CRPF Camp in Sundernagar, as their Bagless Day Activity, in order to raise awareness of the para-military forces that play an integral role in ensuring law and order in the country. During this interactive session, children were sensitized through a special presentation by Manisha Pathak, Deputy Commandant of 106 Battalion. In this presentation, the structure and functioning of the country's police forces were described in detail. Apart from this, a short video detailing the heroic saga of the country's heroic sons, was also presented, which ignited enthusiasm among the children. The children also got an opportunity to learn about the country'''s security system and its control methods, which made them feel active and responsible towards the country. This function can definitely prove to be an important step in raising awareness towards nationalism and social services in the young minds of the future generation.
‘A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.’
‘A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead let’s you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt.’
‘A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail…’
The Fathers’ Day celebration held in Little Flower School today, 28th July 2023, was testimony to each of these facts. More than 40 fathers of children from Upper KG to Class VI participated enthusiastically in the various events organized for them.
Games were specially set up for the father-child duo, and it was heartwarming to witness the relationship shared between father and daughter and father and son.
The day began with ‘Morning Rush’ where the fathers had to jump little hurdles, dress themselves, skip, pack their bag, etc.. The fathers were left panting but the children were screaming with excitement.
‘Daddy’s Cinderella’ called for the fathers to dress their daughters, and what a job they did! The Ramp Walk was a spectacular event which had everyone on their feet and applauding.
At the Quiz ‘Kitchen quotient’, teams of fathers were expected to know everything about the kitchen including identifying a knife, a ladle, a saucepan, etc. It was amusing to see them struggle with the items.
‘Breakfast Time’ was interesting. Fathers were required to prepare breakfast ‘without fire’ with the help of their daughter or son. No doubt, some of them were experienced in this field!
Many fathers spontaneously articulated their special sentiments about the programme, which were delightful to hear. Several fathers also spoke about how much they appreciated that Little Flower School makes the time with occasions such as this, to foster the importance of relationships and family values.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War in 1999. The successful operation against Pakistan was named 'Operation Vijay'. As the country celebrated the 24th anniversary of the Kargil War today, the students of Class 6B honored the valour, resilience and sacrifice made by the Indian Armed forces during this intense war.
School support staff play an important role in ensuring students are learning in a safe and supportive learning environment.
The students of Class 3 observed 5th July 2023 as a special day for the support staff of our school. On this occasion, the students decided to do something to make the support staff feel special for all the hard work they do to keep the school neat, clean and safe throughout the year.
Firstly, the students prepared handmade cards with some decorative items like stickers, coloured pens and so on to decorate the cards. The cards were beautifully made with a Thank you note written.
Secondly, we decided to do something concrete. So students contributed some snack items for the hampers. Thereafter, the hampers were neatly wrapped with some delectables packed in like juice, chips, oats, chocos, cakes and so on.
Finally, on 5 July 2023, the students gave the goodies with the handmade cards as a token of appreciation and gratitude towards them.
This day became a memorable experience for the students to learn and show generosity and gratefulness.
Little Flower School organised Summer Camp from 8 May to 13 May 2023. A total of 210 students from Classes 2 to 10 participated in various sports conducted throughout the week. The students were given the opportunity to be trained by specialised coaches.
HANDBALL | COACH - Mr. Y. Sanjay Kumar | FOOTBALL | COACH - Mr. Chetan Manji |
CRICKET | COACH - Miss Heena Anees | SKATING | COACH - Mr. Chandeshwar Sahu |
ZUMBA/CARDIO | COACH - Miss Pragati Kumari | BASKETBALL | COACH - Mr. Rajkamal Singh Sokhi |
VOLLEYBALL | COACH - Mr. Ranjan Khatua | BADMINTON | COACH - Mr. Ujjwal Paswan |
MUSIC/INSTRUMENTS | COACH - Mr. Y. Pranay Kumar |
The PT teachers of the school helped conduct all the activities smoothly. The children had an exhilarating experience during the week. They are now well versed with the basic knowledge about the sports activity they had opted for.
The LFS Summer Camp turned out to be a superb teaching and learning experience
A heart that can hear every unspoken need
A pair of eyes that reflects every joy that you find
A voice that can soothe or inspire or delight
Is that of a Mother – always giving, always caring, always loving.
To honour the women who gave us life and the universal traditions and ancestry of motherhood, Little Flower School celebrated Mother’s Day with exuberance. From Ramp Walk to Hand Painting, Rangoli Making and Antakshari to Dance and Music our participating mothers proved their expertise in every event.
While the world thinks flowers, gifts and dinner reservations are excellent ways to honour mothers, we are LFS think creating the conditions to empower all mothers might make a stronger statement. This year, let us take a moment to consider what life is like for the mothers in our country and make a commitment to make Every Mother Count.
Little Flower School celebrated an eventful week of reading, writing and interesting activities to mark World Book Day and English Language Day. Both days are observed on 23rd April, which are traditionally the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare.
● Classes 9 and 10 read 5 short stories.
● The stories were discussed and in-depth analysis was prepared.
● The students then made individual presentations.
● They learnt that there is no better feeling than the joy of reading.
On 1 May 2023, a special assembly was organised by the Student Council of Little Flower School to celebrate the untiring efforts put in by each worker every day. The Assembly began with the President’ s speech, appreciating the help rendered by the sub staff towards making it a healthy environment, conducive to learning. Besides being awarded tokens of love and gratitude by the Council, the workers also received handmade greeting cards from the students of Class 10 B in acknowledgement of their consistent willingness to serve. The day was made memorable by Mr. Deepak, who with his melodious voice, conveyeda beautiful message to the students.
Amusing games organised by the Council including the ladies being asked to adorn a poster blindfolded and the gents being made to drape a saree within a minute, left the audience thoroughly entertained. Following the enthralling dance performances put up enthusiastically by the students of Class 5,9 and 10, the event came to a heartwarming close with Sister Hilda giving away the prizes to the winners andthe solemnhymn” Hail St. Joseph’ sung melodiously bythe school Choir.
After being restricted to online celebrations since 2020, Little Flower School witnessed a complete turnaround today with the highly anticipated Children’s Day celebration. This year, Children’s Day was celebrated with great vigour and enthusiasm. The teachers made the occasion memorable for the children with a special programme. The children were treated to a melodious medley of songs followed by lively dance performances by their teachers.
On this very special day, let us all celebrate the innocence and purity in our children. Let them feel precious in every way they can because they are our future and hope.
Happy Children’s Day.
A friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. The only reason we have millions of memories, thousands of jokes and hundreds of secrets are friends.
Friendship doesn’t need daily conversation or constant togetherness. As long as the relationship lives in the heart, true friends will never part.
Wishing everyone a Happy Friendship Day.
The first black nationalist and President of South Africa, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner renowned for dismantling the legacy of the apartheid system of racial segregation, Nelson Mandela has been hailed as the world’s most inspiring example of fortitude, magnanimity and dignity in the face of oppression. Today on his special day, the students of Little Flower School pay homage to the man who believed that education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world.
Music- the soul-stirring healer and balm to troubled minds, is a timeless gift transcending all ages, aiming to unite people on a common platform of togetherness and universal harmony.
At Little Flower School, the World Music Day was celebrated to honour great musicians and music lovers the world over. The morning assembly set off to a musical start with the felicitation of the music teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Paes, for their melodious contribution towards every school function, followed by the foot-tapping tunes of our young talented singers and musicians, who, through their harmonious melodies, paid a loving tribute to the musical legend KK and other renowned musical artists.
The healing power and ability of music to improve world harmony was thus accentuated, owing to the combined efforts and talents of the students of Little Flower School.
It’s a bustling world of school pressure, ceaseless learning, busy parents, video games, and competitive sports. We may not suspect these as becoming stressful for our kids but often they are. What can possibly be a welcome solution?
Yoga at an early age sculpts young minds and bodies, giving tools that will enrich and support children to be balanced, creative, and calm individuals with a strong sense of individuality.
The 2022 theme of the world day calls for increased investment in social protection systems and schemes to establish solid social protection floors and protect children from child labour.
While significant progress has been made in reducing child labour over the last two decades, progress has slowed over time, and it has even stalled during the period 2016-2020. Today, 160 million children still engaged in child labour – some as young as 5.
Government social protection systems are essential to fight poverty and vulnerability, and eradicate and prevent child labour. Social protection is both a human right and a potent policy tool to prevent families from resorting to child labour in times of crisis. However, as of 2020 and before the COVID-19 crisis took hold, only 46.9 per cent of the global population were effectively covered by at least one social protection benefit while the remaining 53.1 per cent – as many as 4.1 billion people – were left wholly unprotected. Coverage for children is even lower. Nearly three quarters of children, 1.5 billion, lacked social protection.
Significant progress towards ending child labour requires increased investment in universal social protection systems, as part of an integrated and comprehensive approach to tackle the problem.
Join us and add your voice to the worldwide movement against child labour.
#EndChildLabour
The essential ingredient of human life is a healthy environment. It is that elysian place where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; the one thing all of us share. We need to realise that the environment is in us and by damaging the environment we are damaging ourselves. The trees are our lungs, the rivers our bloodstream and the resources our energy. Let us celebrate the beauty of our environment with our actions on World Environment Day.
This year we were ready with our round to clock activities accompanied by the same enthusiasm we had two years ago before the pandemic.
The activities were age appropriate where the children participated individually as well as in teams. Different aspects of safety were catered to and the entries received were overwhelming.
Here is a glimpse of the safety month activities organised by Little Flower School.
Results - Blue house winner and Red house runner.
Work is worship' - an undeniable truth lived and followed each day at Little Flower School! There isn't a better occasion to honour our workers than on Labour Day !
The student council of Little Flower School organised a wonderful programme to felicitate the support staff for their tireless and diligent service to the school.
Merged with the celebration of International Dance Day, also held on the same day, the workers not only enjoyed playing games but were also handsomely rewarded for dancing and shaking a leg to their favourite tunes. All in all it was a heartwarming gesture to appreciate and cherish the immense contribution of our helping hands towards making the school a comfortable place, conducive to healthy education!
Little Flower will always remain indebted to its support staff for their untiring efforts!