Mangaluru: Lourdes Central School conducted Social Science Exhibition on 19th October 2019 celebrating various intriguing wonders of the universe. The theme of the exhibition was ‘The Universe and its Progress’.

The inaugural function was organised at the open stage of school marked the beginning of the exhibition. Manager Rev. Fr. Wilson Vitus D’Souza, Principal Rev. Fr. Robert D’Souza and Vice Principal Belita Mascarenhas unveiled the spectacular centre piece made by a group of class XII students which represented the evolution of our world in the universe and the progress of humanity that complements it. The centrepiece consisted of two parts. The first being the different stages of the earth and the other the transformation of Homo sapiens from an ape to a fully grown man. The man also symbolises time that progresses as we evolve in the world we live in.  

Hiya Hegde, Nidhi Kishore, Prakrithi Monteiro and Adora Mascarenhas of class X wonderfully demonstrated a model on self-sustainable homes.

The Principal then addressed the event and spoke about his take on the event, followed by the Manager’s address.

Students of classes VI, VII and VIII performed dance themed ‘Malekoylu Maadona Banniro’.

Students of class X concluded the programme with a play conveying a message on Water Conservation.
The exhibition that commenced at 8:15am, was held as a class wise competition, where the topics for each class was given beforehand. Landforms, Conservation of Resources and Universe were the themes given to students of class VI. The informative models that were displayed by these students helped in better understanding of their subjects and the relevance of certain necessities invoked a sense of commitment towards nature. There were models displaying the various landforms, solar system, constellation etc.

Class VII was given Endogenic and Exogenic forces along with Natural Vegetation and Wildlife, and Transport and Communication. The innovative models on national parks and bird sanctuaries proved that these students are socially aware and sensitive to the environment. The various working models of different transportation reassure us that our ticket to the future will be smooth and safe.

Industries, a rather inquisitive topic was assigned to class VIII. Their perception of what our industries have become today and its past proves to us that the young ones are well aware and thorough with all that they learn in classrooms. Students displayed a plethora of models regarding iron and steel industry, paper industry, poultry etc.

A more relevant topic of Disaster Management and Water Conservation was given to the students of class IX. At a time like this, where our country and the world is in dire need of new schemes that can help cope with the recent destruction, the creative models offer a spectrum of new ideas that just show us how wonderfully well informed and innovative the youth can be.

Class X was also given Water Conservation along with Consumer Rights. The projects on water conservation included drip irrigation, rain water harvesting, rain garden etc. The students came up with ingenious concepts that are very requisite in a time like today where every person deserves to have the freedom and voice of their own.

All these significant topics inculcate in young minds the capability of creating a healthy future and leading us to it. The practical application of their scholastic knowledge helped them learn their concepts better. The success of the Social Science Exhibition of 2019 renders a new tool of knowledge to young minds and enhances innovation and creativity amongst them.

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Agra, Jul 3: Two congregations of religious preacher Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba in this district have been cancelled after the stampede incident in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras that claimed 121 lives, officials said on Wednesday.

One of the 'Satsang Sabhas' was supposed to be held from July 4 to 11 in Saiyan and the other from July 13 to 23 in Shastripuram.

DCP (West) Sonam Kumar said, "Permission for 'satsang sabha' of Bhole Baba in Agra district's Saiyan has been cancelled after the Hathras incident. It was to be held from July 4 to 11."

"Another event at Shastripuram in Sikandra in Agra city from July 13 to 23 has also been cancelled," he added.

The developments came after the stampede at a religious congregation of Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba in Hathras district's Phulrai village on Tuesday claimed 121 lives, mostly women, as devotees suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the worst such tragedy in recent years.

Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in Phulrai village for the 'satsang'.