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February 2010 |
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The Days that
Matter could
help to
highlight the
concerns and
apprehensions of
the youth today
They need a
mention in the
school calendar.
Each special day
can be organized
in a different
way:
- Have a
special
assembly
- Enact a
play
- Write a
poem or a
slogan
- Organize
a quiz or a
debate
- Do a
cleanup
drive
- Have a
tree
planting
program
- Plant a
peace garden
- Have a
poster
competition
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- Hold a
‘Just a
Minute’
competition
- Call a
renowned
speaker
- Hold a
classroom
board
display
- Have a
photo
display
- Organize
a field trip
- Make
crafts using
local
material; or
recycled
material
- Organize
a candle
light walk
- Have a
cycle rally
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2nd February - World Wetland Day: |
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Wetlands are a
unique ecosystem
and their
biodiversity
needs to be
protected. On
this day, in
1971, the Ramsar
Convention on
Wetlands of
International
Importance was
signed. |
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21st February - International Mother
Language Day: |
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India has 22
official
languages and
over 2000 spoken
dialects.
Languages
without scripts
spoken by the
tribes of India
are in grave
danger of
disappearing. |
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28th February - National Science Day: |
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Science plays a
major role in
the conservation
of our world
today. Its role
in the
protection of
environment
should be
highlighted. |
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