Being a child and retaining that childlike innocence, curiosity and trust is a beauty and joy forever. While each day is a celebration of the essence, November 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day in India and at Isaibalam school, it was celebration in the way we know best.
Dressed in their best, the joy and vibrancy of delight on their faces was contagious. With a visit to the exhibition at the Ilaignarkal School, Auroville an opportunity to learn. Back at school it was fun through activities and games,teachers and children mingled as one, with a spirit that is engaged in our schools.
_Sri Aurobindo said “The chief aim of education should be to help the growing soul to draw out that in itself which is best and make it perfect for a noble cause.”_
(From “The Ideal of Human Unity”, Chapter 12)
The one thing necessary for the child is to provide it with an atmosphere in which it can grow freely and normally, at Auroville, as part of Integral Education we practise ardently and passionately.
There was also honoring of children who had won at the Judo competitions. Their demonstration showed their skills, the focus and dedicated efforts, a testament to a blossoming when the environment is supportive.
Sanjeev Ranganathan, gave to each child their own trophies, acknowledging their effort and encouraging them.
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