‘The best way to make children good is to make them happy.’ Oscar Wilde

‘The best way to make children good is to make them happy.’ Oscar Wilde

With this inspiring thought, Parle Tilak Vidyalaya English Medium School (Secondary Section) began its joyful Children’s Day celebrations, creating memories that students will cherish for years to come.

On the occasion of Children’s Day, we organised a delightful celebration on 14th November 2025 with great enthusiasm and joy.

Our teacher Mrs Mrudula Phatak compered the programme, beginning with extending warm wishes to our students on Children’s Day. She then requested our Headmistress Mrs Smita Biwalkar to garland the photo frame of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and invited all students to join in paying tribute to Chacha Nehru.

To highlight the essence of the day, our teacher Mrs Aditi Agashe addressed the gathering. In her inspiring speech, she reminded students that Children’s Day is a celebration of their joy, innocence and limitless potential. She encouraged them to embrace qualities such as hard work, honesty, discipline and kindness – the very ideals Nehruji envisioned for the young citizens of India.

The school had previously celebrated Library Week on 12th August during which various literary activities were conducted for students of Standards 5, 6 and 7 by our librarian Archana Jedhe. Students exhibited keen interest, creativity and active participation. Acknowledging their efforts, certificates were awarded to them during the Children’s Day programme.

PTA representatives of Standards 5 and 6 distributed colouring worksheets as a fun activity. For Standards 7 and 8 engaging Quiz and Memory Games were conducted by PTA members. For Standards 9 and 10 a special musical segment was presented by talented students of the school. The performance celebrated the richness of Indian music based on the seven fundamental notes — Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni — beautifully blending vocal and instrumental harmony.

The musical symphony showcased a variety of instruments, each symbolically representing different emotions. Students presented performances on the keyboard, guitar, tabla, pakhwaj, clap box, harmonium, cymbals and ghungroos accompanied by soulful vocals.

Participating Student Artists

Madhura Mashankar (Std. 10 D) – Learning classical music for 5 years under Guru Kaushiki Chakraborty.

Kimaya Kubade (Std. 9 C) – Learning classical music for 7 years.

Rudra Yadav (Std. 9 B) – Learning tabla, dholak and dholki for 6 years; performed tabla.

Tejomay Oke (Std. 10 B) – Playing keyboard for 9 years and accordion for 3 years; has won several awards for the school.

Shreyan Gaonkar (Std. 9 B) – Playing pakhwaj for 7 years; winner at zonal, district and state levels.

Arnav Parvate (Std. 10 A) – Playing guitar for 3 years.

Chinmayee Naravane (Std. 10 B) – Learning and playing guitar for 4 years.

Nishad Wagle (Std. 10 C) – Playing tabla for 8 years.

Samanyu Poojary (Std. 9 C) – Learning tabla for 2 years; performed cymbals.

Parth Phadke (Std. 9 D) – Playing keyboard for 5 years; performed ghungroos.

Sharva Pethe (Std. 9 D) – Playing keyboard for 6 years; performed cymbals.

The entire musical presentation was planned and guided by our teachers Dr Vidnyapana Gokarnakar and Miss Diksha Waroshe.

Headmistress Mrs Smita Biwalkar felicitated all student performers and PTA members distributed sweets as a token of appreciation. The school expresses heartfelt gratitude to the PTA for their constant cooperation and support in organising the programme.

‘Every child is a different kind of flower and together they make this world a beautiful garden.’

On this Children’s Day, let us pledge to nurture every child with love, joy and meaningful learning so they grow into confident, compassionate and responsible individuals.