“Grandparents are meant for kisses and hugs,

For watching rainbows and catching bugs,

For baking all of your favourite things,

For books to read and songs to sing.”

Grandparents’ Grandeur Celebration

At TJIS, Kanpur

On Saturday, 1st September, 2018

 

‘Grandparents Grandeur’ Celebration was a significant milestone in the child’s journey in The Jain International School on Saturday, 1^st September, 2018. All the children of the Little Champs of TJIS from the tiny tots of Grades P.G. to the young adults of class V celebrated ‘Grandparents Grandeur’ where the grandparents were the Guests of Honour. This programme specially prepared for the grandparents over days of regular practice and over brimming excitement, made the day a much awaited occasion by grandparents and grandchildren alike. The children acted with unforeseen initiative and energy to present the best programme for their grandparents.

"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children."

The programme commenced with a warm welcome of the Grandparents in a traditional way which was followed by a Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony by Respected Principal Mr. M. K. Panda, Senior Headmistress Mrs. Deepa Singh, Little Champs Headmistress Mrs. Rekha Singh and revered guests.

Singing and dancing always go hand in hand. The ecstasy of showcasing something new was evident when the soulful songs and the sprightly dances were well presented by the students which made a complete entertaining day. The Little Champs Choir sung the welcome song which outlived all sermons in the memory. Then our Honourable Principal, Mr. M.K. Panda delivered the “Grandparents’ Grandeur” address. Sir was felicitated by Little Champs Headmistress Mrs Rekha Singh with a token of love and reverence.

 Our little stars of pre-primary especially deserve and merit a special mention, as they are most definitely the “apple of their Grandparents’ eyes”.  Their group dance on the song ‘Nani Teri Morni and Dadi Amma’ really left the audience emotionally awestruck. The primary students also presented a vibrant dance on “Moucho Wale Dada” in which the harmonious chords of musical instruments created audible magic for one and all. The tunes swayed the graceful audience to their golden days of effervescence.What a precious sight it was to witness the gathering giggle and wiggle with joy. It was a first of its kind experience for the children as well as their grandparents as they mingled and jingled in the revelry of the day. The purity of their bonding cannot be expressed enough in words, but the glow of happiness and love visible on their faces was testimony to this universal truth.

The grandparents also participated in playing many games like ‘Pehchaano To Jaane’, ‘Passing the Parcel’ and ‘Mixed Proverb’. The thrill of various games played and transported our guests of senior years to their young and carefree days and they connected with their grandchildren as if they were one with them. The winners of the respective games were honoured with tokens of love and veneration by TJIS Family.

The celebration concluded with the Vote of Thanks given by the Headmistress, Mrs. Rekha Singh where she thanked all the teachers who had worked off stage in making the event a successful one. At last, the dispersal was with the Tree Plantation Drive by the grandparents in the school premises. The function ended on a high note, with everyone fully satiated with the love and companionship of each other, and with the hope that the coming year brings much more love, good health and gaiety in everyone’s lives.

“Age is a matter of feeling not of years. A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart. A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television.”

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