Why we celebrate on 14 November?
Children’s Day in India is observed on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister, who was known for his deep affection for children. The day reminds us that children are the future of the nation and that their care and education are a shared responsibility.
What every child deserves?
• To feel safe: at home, at school and in the community.
• To be heard: children should feel free to ask questions and share their feelings without fear of being laughed at.
• To learn at their own pace: every child is different, and comparison does more harm than good.
• To play: games, sports, music and art are part of learning, not a distraction from it.
• To be loved for who they are: not only for their marks or achievements.
These values are also reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Simple ways to celebrate at home:
• Spend an afternoon doing whatever your child wants, with no phones around.
• Cook a favourite dish together or have a picnic in a nearby park.
• Look through old photographs and tell your child stories about their early years.
• Write them a short note about something you admire in them.
• Encourage them to do something kind for another child or a neighbour.
A message from our school’s heart:
At Harmony High School, we believe in nurturing every child’s potential through holistic learning and development and our promise is that every child matters. That means noticing the shy child at the back, encouraging the one who is struggling and celebrating the one who is already shining. Children’s Day is a lovely reminder, but the care we show them should last all year round.
Happy Children’s Day to every little learner in our Harmony family and to the parents who stand behind them.
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