Eco Club

The club provides a plethora of activities to sensitize the children, the future generations to safeguard the environment and enable us to move towards a greener tomorrow

Eco Club Exhibited Students’ work

March 03 to 05, 2025

The Eco Club students of grades VI to VIII organized an exhibition from March 3 to March 5, 2025, showcasing creative exhibits promoting sustainability. They designed environmental games and puzzles, engaging students from other clubs. Winners received bookmarks, seed balls, and eco-friendly colors as prizes, encouraging awareness and eco-friendly practices through interactive activities.

Bird feeder Making Activity

March 04, 2025

‘Inviting the feathered friends for a feast’

To sensitize students to the importance of caring for our feathered friends and instilling compassion towards all creatures, a bird feeder-making activity was conducted for Grade 4 students during this week’s Eco Club session. Using various waste materials, children crafted beautiful bird feeders and decorated them with creativity.

Eco Friendly Colour Making Activity

March 03, 2025

An Eco-friendly Colour Making Activity was conducted for Grade 3 students as part of the Eco Club, emphasizing how small efforts can create a significant impact. The objective was to raise awareness about the harmful effects of chemical-based colours and sensitize students toward environmental sustainability. Grade 8 students demonstrated the process of making eco-friendly colours using natural ingredients readily available at home. With great enthusiasm, both the demonstrators and the young participants engaged in the activity, promoting a spirit of learning and environmental responsibility.

Skit On Energy Conservation

January 07,2025

Energy saved is energy generated

During the club period, the students of Grade 4 showcased their creativity and awareness through a skit on energy conservation. The students were divided into groups, and each group presented a unique and engaging performance that conveyed the importance of conserving energy. Through their skit presentations, they effectively spread the message of energy conservation, highlighting simple yet impactful ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The presentations not only demonstrated the students’ understanding of the topic but also encouraged their peers to adopt eco-friendly habits and contribute to a sustainable future.

Slogan Writing And Poster Making Event

January 06,2025

For your better tomorrow save energy today

The true meaning of energy conservation is to use energy wisely, reduce unnecessary consumption, and preserve our natural resources for future generations. To instill this important value in young minds, a slogan writing and poster making event was organized for Grade 3 students during their club period. The event aimed to raise awareness about the significance of energy conservation and encourage students to take small steps towards making a big difference. Students enthusiastically participated in the activity. Through their slogans and posters, they conveyed powerful messages about the importance of saving energy, reducing waste, and protecting our planet for a sustainable future.

Interactive Guest Lecture on Climate Change Solutions

November 09, 2024

On November 9, 2024, the Eco Club organized a guest lecture on ‘Climate Change and Its Solutions’ by alumnus, Ms. Shivali Gupta, a Management professional specializing in climate resilience, sustainable water development, and social impact. Ms. Shivali conducted an engaging session on the Greenhouse Effect, climate change, climate litigation, adaptation, and solutions. She enriched the discussion with real-life experiences of working with farmers in the Kutch region, inspiring students to understand and address climate challenges.

Fostering Energy Conservation Awareness

November 04, 2024

The Eco Club organized activities on November 4, 2024, to raise awareness about sustainable energy consumption among students. Grade 3 students learned a song highlighting the importance of conserving fossil fuels, while Grade 4 students watched informative videos on energy conservation and its significance. Grade 5 students showcased their knowledge through PowerPoint presentations, developing intra-personal skills. These initiatives promoted energy efficiency, encouraged practical implementation at home and school, and inspired students to adopt responsible energy consumption practices for a sustainable future.

Workshop on Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol Making

August 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, Grade VIII students from the Eco Club participated in a workshop on environmental conservation. Mr. Santosh Prajapt, a faculty member from the Indoor CCA department at Choithram School, Manik Bagh, led the session. Students learned to create attractive and eco-friendly Ganesh idols using sustainable techniques. Under Mr. Prajapt’s guidance, they gained valuable skills in

Grade 2 Students’ Visit to Choithram Nursery

August 28, 2024

On 28th August 2024, Grade 2 students enjoyed an informative visit to Choithram Nursery, exploring the theme ‘Plants.’ The trip aimed to deepen their understanding of plant varieties and the importance of greenery. Students observed different plants and learned about their characteristics through a guided tour led by the nursery staff. They were taught essential plant care techniques, sparking an interest in gardening and environmental conservation. The experience combined learning with fun, leaving a lasting impression on the children about the critical role plants play in maintaining a healthy environment. It was a meaningful day that inspired young minds to appreciate nature.

Just a Minute(Save water)

August 27,2024

“Water is worth for life on Earth”

Water is a critical resource contributing vastly to the planet’s sustenance and biodiversity. Ironically, despite its importance children, are not aware of the importance of saving water, leading to wasteful habits.

There is a need to enhance water awareness among kids and in order to nurture them into responsible global citizens, JAM Activity was organised for Grade 4 under Eco Club .

The students had to speak for one minute on the ways to conserve water. The activity helped to enhance the speaking skills.

Poster making

July 30,2024

To bring out the creative expression of the students and also to gauge their awareness quotient, Poster Making Event for Grade 3 was organised at Choithram School today. The theme taken up was ‘Save earth’.The students displayed their artistic skills wonderfully through an array of posters on the given topic. The students showcased their perception about Save Environment through their paintings. Some students portrayed a healthy environment in their posters. The students participated with much zeal and interest.

An array of Activities to Celebrate Vanmahotsav

July 3 to 5 ,2024

‘Van Mahotsav ‘is celebrated in the first week of July every year in India to encourage people for planting trees. To highlight the importance of trees and forests in preserving ecological harmony and ensuring ecological integrity, an activity was planned by the Eco and Community Club for the students of grade 3, wherein the students made ‘ Eco badges’ giving a message to plant more trees and save trees.

In order to sensitize students towards nature and to encourage them to plant trees the seed ball making activity was conducted by Eco and Community club on July 02.2024 for the students of grade 4.The students actively participated and were sensitized to grow more plants. The Seed Ball making activity is a fun and educational way to contribute towards environmental conservation by helping to establish native plant species in local ecosystems.

In order to mark the importance of this week, the Eco and Community Club planned activities for the students of grade 5 ,wherein the students took pledge for planting trees and also wrote Acrostic poem on the topic – ‘Tree ‘ .The poem written by them would be added on the word wall in the class. The students were made aware and sensitized towards planting trees and a video of the quiz based on the same was also shared with them .

Guest Lecture on Life and Environment

July 02, 2024

The Eco Club organized a Guest Lecture on July 2, 2024, focusing on ‘Life and Environment.’Dr. O.P. Joshi, a retired principal of Gujarati Science College and a renowned environmentalist, was the speaker. The lecture, attended by Class VIII students, highlighted seven actionable steps to protect the environment. Dr. Joshi emphasized simple practices like using leftover water to water plants, preventing food spoilage, and avoiding single-use plastics. He encouraged students to integrate these small changes into their daily lives to make a significant impact on environmental conservation.

Paper Bag and Envelope Making

February 5, 2024

With the aim of promoting recycling and raising awareness among their peers, students from grades 3 and 4 made paper envelopes and paper bags. These young learners exhibited their creativity by producing beautiful and unique envelopes and bags using only paper as their main material. To enhance the aesthetics of their creations, the students also used beads and other decorative items for embellishments. The activity proved to be a fun and engaging experience for all involved, with the children thoroughly enjoying the process from start to finish.

Quiz on Environment

January 2, 2024

The Eco Club organized a quiz on the environment with the objective of nurturing the inquisitive minds of children and honing the talent of grade 4 students. The quiz was conducted by students of grade 5. Two participants from each class were selected randomly
Who answered the questions confidently, showcasing their knowledge of the environment. Additionally, the audience also had the opportunity to answer questions and actively participated in the quiz, updating their knowledge about the environment.

Visit to Trenching Ground, Devguradia

November 8, 2023

The students of Choithram School were taken to Trenching Ground, Devguradia for a special event of planting saplings. This initiative was part of Honourable Mayor Mr. PushyamitraBhargava’s grand plan to transform Indore into a smart city. Grade 2 students were chosen for this activity and had the privilege of planting saplings under the guidance of their mentors. Different types of saplings were provided to the students, ones that not only purify the air but also enhance the beauty of their surroundings. Through this experience, the young learners gained a deep understanding of the significance of plants in their lives and made sincere efforts to contribute to a greener earth.

Rally to Create Awareness About Celebration of Eco-Friendly Diwali

November 7, 2023

The students of grade 4 actively participated in a rally aimed at raising awareness about the importance of celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali. They effectively utilized posters as a medium to spread the message of refraining from using firecrackers during the festive season.

Poster Making Event on Eco Friendly Diwali

November 6, 2023

With the objective of raising awareness and promoting an eco-friendly Diwali celebration, the students of grade 3 created a series of visually stunning posters. These posters feature vibrant colours and carry powerful messages encouraging others to refrain from using fireworks, mitigating pollution, and embracing sustainable practices. Through their artwork, they aimed to spread a message of joy and happiness.

Skit on Afforestation

October 10, 2023

A skit was conducted in grade 3 and 4 with the purpose of raising awareness about afforestation and the medicinal properties of plants. The students enthusiastically portrayed the roles of woodcutters, trees, and a forest revenue officer, effectively conveying the message that cutting down trees solely for monetary gain is detrimental. Through their participation, they gained a deeper understanding of the significance of trees and their invaluable medicinal advantages. As a result, they took a collective pledge to cultivate medicinal plants, recognizing the benefits they would reap from this endeavour in the future.

Show and Tell Activity

August 16, 2023

In order to educate grade 3 students about the medicinal benefits of plants, a Show and Tell Activity was organized. The students enthusiastically brought in different parts of plants such as stems, leaves, and roots from their homes, and shared their knowledge of the plants’ medicinal properties with their classmates. This activity served to enhance the students’ understanding of the usage and benefits of plants like tulsi and aloe vera.

Session on Rain Water Harvesting

August 14, 2023

Session on importance of rain water harvesting was conducted for grade 5 students by Ms. Rimjhim Joshi, a distinguished Biology mentor, Curriculum Leader and Secondary Biology teacher, GEMS, Westminster School, UAE. Ms. Joshi has also received ABAP Young Scientist Award 2014. She enlightened the students on the urgent need to conserve water. During the session, the students were taught various methods and techniques for effectively harvesting rainwater.

Gifting a Bag of Courtesy

August 11, 2023

When children are given materials to work with, they have the opportunity to explore, expand their creativity, and learn. In grade 2, the little ones decided to create a Bag of Courtesy using newspapers. They not only made the bag but also wrote a heartfelt message for the helpers, showing their appreciation. Finally, they gifted the bag to their favorite helper. This activity not only showcased their creativity but also brought immense joy to the helpers who were delighted to receive such a thoughtful gift.

Reviving Old T-Shirts: A Sustainable Leap Towards Eco-Friendliness

July 25, 2023

Class 8 Eco Club members showcased innovative eco-friendliness by repurposing old T-shirts into stylish and functional bags. This hands-on activity not only taught resourcefulness but also promoted waste reduction, nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious individuals. Their efforts echo the club’s mission, inspiring peers to embrace sustainability and become eco-ambassadors for a greener future.

Celebration of Vanamahotsava

July 6, 2023

The Vanmahotsav, also known as the Forest Festival, was celebrated as a part of the Eco club’s activities. During this event, students from grade 3 to 5 were educated about the significance of trees. In particular, grade 3 students took a pledge to actively participate in tree conservation efforts. Grade 4 students created posters to increase awareness about this cause and also crafted wristbands with messages promoting the importance of tree preservation. These wristbands were distributed to their younger peers. Furthermore, grade 5 students were given a demonstration on how to make seed balls and they learned about seed dispersal techniques to grow seeds. As part of the celebration, students also shared various facts related to the Vanamahotsava during the assembly.

Save Trees, Save Environment

March 2, 2023

Educating children early in their formative years about environment protection can bring about a change in their outlook and make them aware of their duties to conserve nature. To realize the importance of trees and spread the message of saving trees, a rally was taken out by the children of class I. Children displayed lot of enthusiasm while shouting different slogans on save trees, save environment.

Making Eco Friendly Colours

February 28, 2023

‘A little effort makes huge difference’. Keeping this thought in mind, students of classes III to V prepared eco-friendly colours to be used in the forthcoming festival of Holi. The objective was to sensitize them towards the environment and make them aware about the ill-effects of chemicals used in colours available in the market.

Seed Sowing and Quiz on Environment

February 11, 2023

‘Let us nurture nature to have a nurturing future!’ Keeping this thought in mind, visit to School Nursery for class III and Quiz on the theme ‘Plantation of seeds and Environment’for class V were organized.The objective of these activities was to make the children eco-friendly and sensitize them towards the environment. During their visit to the nursery, the students learnt about growing the seeds.

Bird Feeder Making Activity

December 8, 2022

To sensitize the students about our feathered friends and develop care and compassion towards all the creatures around us, Bird Feeder Making Activity was conducted for students of classes III and IV. The students created beautiful bird feeders from old plastic bottles. Thereafter, they put pulses in these bird feeders and hung them on trees inviting their feathered friends for a feast.

Newspaper Bag Making Activity

December 8, 2022

‘Creativity is making marvels out of discarded’. With this thought in mind, Paper Bag Making Activity was conducted for class V students. Students prepared bags using old newspapers. The activity encouraged students’ imaginative skills to create useful products out of waste material. It also helped them to understand the importance of preservation and to become responsible towards nature.

Nursery Visit to Know How Nature Blossoms

October 29, 2022

Eco Club students of classes IX and X visited Choithram Nursery to know about different plants and the right methods to grow and nurture them. Mr. Rana, School Horticulturist apprised the students about the right way of sowing seeds, manure used for their growth, pest control requirement and methods and variety of flora like mehndi tree, custard apple tree , coconut tree etc.

Poster Making Event to Celebrate Eco-friendly Diwali

October 11, 2022

With the objective of celebrating eco-friendly Diwali, Poster Making Event was organized for students of classes 3 to 5. Through their creative art work, the students portrayed the message of their responsibility towards the environment.

Poster Making Event on International Coastal Clean-Up Day

September 20, 2022

Students of classes VII and VIII participated in ‘Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar’ Campaign by CBSE to celebrate the ‘International Coastal Clean-up Day’, which is celebrated on the third Saturday of September every year. Through their artistic work, the students conveyed the message of becoming responsible and making our water bodies clean and beautiful.

Guest Lecture to Sensitize Students Towards Environment

September 19, 2022

Eco Club of the school organized a guest lecture on September 19, 2022 to make students of class VII aware about the environmental problems and the ways to combat them. Ms. Padmakshi Swami, an environmentalist, was invited to share her expertise and her unique ways to take care of mother earth with small changes in our lifestyle and usage of items which we require daily. She brought bamboo brushes, bamboo plates and other eco-friendly items and told the students to prefer using eco-friendly items by replacing plastic and paper. She shared the advantages of using such items over non-degradable items.

Dustbin Making

September 15, 2022

To encourage the students to recycle raw material for storage of waste i.e. dustbins,
an activity was conducted in class V wherein the children came up with creative ideas of trash cans such as using the concept of different colours for dry and wet waste.

Slogan Writing on Swachhata

September 13, 2022

The main purpose of the activity was to spread awareness among the children and general public about maintaining cleanliness with the help of slogans on the topic Swachhata.
The activity was conducted in the classroom wherein the children were given exposure to express their thoughts in the form of motivating slogans.

Hand Wash Activity

September 12, 2022

Clean India, Green India, is our dream India! According to the Action Plan for Swachhata Pakhwada under the Ministry of Education Department of School Education and Literacy, children of class III were taught proper method/steps/hand movements, timings of hand washing with the soap before and after eating. Students thereby learnt the importance of cleanliness in daily life.

Eco friendly Ganesha Making Activity

August 30, 2022

Students of classes VI to VIII made eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha during the period August 24 to 30, 2022. These ecofriendly idols which could be easily dissolved in water causing no harm to rivers and lakes. This activity made the students sensitive towards saving environment.

Bottle Fish Art Activity

August 18, 2022

Children of class IV made beautiful drawings with the help of the waste bottle caps and coloured sheets as a part of Bottle Fish Art Activity. While learning optimum use of material they also showcased their creativity.

Seedballs For Plantation

August 6, 2022

Students of class VII to IX made seedballs during the period July 26 to August 6, 2022 wherein they put seeds of different plants and distributed them amongst students and teachers. Students and teachers could grow these seedballs or them on the way while travelling so that they could contribute in plantation drives.

Plastic Bottle Gardening

August 2, 2022

Students of class VI and VIII used their creativity to convert waste plastic bottles into decorative pots for growing plants during the period July 20 to August 2, 2022.

Vegetable Painting Activity

July 21, 2022

Children of classes III, IV and V made beautiful paintings from vegetables such as potato, ladyfinger, capsicum etc and enhanced their creative skills.

Book Mark Activity

June 23, 2022

Children of classes III, IV and V made book marks on the theme ‘Save Earth’. The activity not only enhanced their creative skills but also enabled them to be sensitized towards the mother earth.

Making Newspaper Bags

March 4, 2020

To sensitize the students and create consciousness towards the use of biodegradable products, the Eco Club planned newspaper bag making activity for students of classes III to V. The students exhibited their creative skills by making paper bags of different shapes and sizes using old newspapers. The fun-filled activity inspired the students to contribute their bit by using paper bags and saying no to plastic bags.

Say No to Plastic

January 30, 2020

We all are aware how our natural environment is getting cluttered and is already on the verge of losing its balance owing to the modernization and development. One of the primary culprits of this is plastic, which causes great harm to the environment and is the major contributor to the rising levels of varied pollutions. To create awareness in this regard, a skit was presented by the Eco Club students of class IV on the topic ‘Say No to Plastic’. The young and talented minds splashed innovative ideas to avoid the use of plastic and exhibited the same using their artistic skills. They gave realistic and practical references to make it more effective and committed to start from individual level.

Creating Environmental Consciousness

January 29, 2020

Environmental protection has become the need of the hour; educating children about environmental protection can bring about a change in their outlook and make them aware of their duties to conserve nature. To create awareness and convey the message to protect the environment, Eco Club students of class III presented a skit in the morning assembly.

Poster Making Activity

November 23, 2019

Pollution is an enemy of human body and environment. It is slowly kicking into the system and causing massive damage. To sensitize the students towards the environment and also about the disastrous effects of pollution, ‘Poster Making’ activity was planned by the Eco Club for the students of classes III to V. The students painted their perceptions on paper about saving the planet earth from pollution. They wonderfully depicted the dangers harming the planet and also the uniqueness of the planet was showcased through the variations of colours.

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

October 15, 2019

Cleanliness has a crucial role in our life. It is vital for a healthy body, mind and spirit. It is essential that the habit of cleanliness be instilled in an individual right from childhood. Taking cue from this a speaking activity was planned by the Eco Club for the students of class III on the topic ‘Cleanliness is Next to Godliness’. The children participated ardently in the activity and expressed their views with poise.

Cleanliness Drive

September 25, 2019

To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the students of class V participated in the ‘Cleanliness Drive’ on September 25, 2019. The students pledged to keep their class, corridors and premises clean as well as spread the message of cleanliness amongst others.

‘Swachhata hi Seva 2019’ Awareness Drive

September 21, 2019

‘Swachhata hi Seva 2019’ Awareness Drive was organized under the Swachh Bharat Mission initiative of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi by the students of the Eco Club on September 21, 2019. The students displayed logos and slogans promoting ‘Plastic Waste Awareness and Management’. The students drew everyone’s attention to the hazardous effects of single-use plastic on the environment and the health of animals and aquatic life. They appealed to everyone to use cloth or jute bags while going out shopping and use metal or earthen glasses for serving water in offices.

Plantation Week

September 16-21, 2019

Eco club students of classes VI and VIII celebrated ‘Plantation Week’ from September 16 to 21, 2019. They identified ecologically barren areas in the surroundings of school and participated in the intensive plantation campaign. The activity has turned out the area into green bed.

Guest Lecture to Develop a Kitchen Garden

August 7, 2019

Eco Club arranged a guest lecture on August 7, 2019 which was taken by Ms. Tanuja Vaidya, an entrepreneur who owns a nursery and participates in exhibitions related to plants. Ms. Vaidya briefed the students about ‘Developing a kitchen garden or front garden at home’ for the students of class VII. The students learnt about developing a beautiful garden in a small area and making of seed balls. They were very curious to know about gardening and asked many questions to understand the planting of seeds.

Session on Waste Management

July 9, 2019

To sensitize the students towards the environment and motivate them to become conscientious citizens, a guest lecture was arranged for the Eco Club students of classes III to V on July 9, 2019. Mr. Shri gopal Jagtap former head of Indore Urban Development Sector was invited to enlighten the students with his immense knowledge and innovative ideas. He encouraged them to keep the surroundings clean and protect the environment. He also shared about the various techniques of waste management that would help in doing the same. It was a fruitful session and would surely help the young minds to become environment friendly.

Session on Importance of Plantation

July 6, 2019

To sensitize the students towards importance of plantation, a guest lecture was arranged by the Eco Club for the students of classes III to V. Mr. Tiwari from Kadam Group, Indore enlightened the students about the significance of planting trees and motivated the students to protect and conserve the environment. He also encouraged them to plant saplings in their vicinity for a greener world.

Preparation of Eco-Friendly Colours

February – March 2019

To sensitize people towards ill effects of chemical colours and to encourage environmental awareness in them, students of classes VI to IX prepared natural coloursusingskin friendly ingredients like turmeric, corn flour, henna, beetroot, orange peels, mint and coriander leaves to celebrate the festival of colours-Holi. The herbal colours were later displayed for sale to the school staff.

Paper Bag Making Activity

January 16, 2019

Eco Club focuses on spreading awareness about recycling, reusing, and reducing. Polythene bags have to be shunned and paper bags have to become the norm to save the planet. To give a fillip to this idea, a paper bag making activity was taken up by Eco Club for students of classes III, IV and V. Students used discarded newspapers, magazines and notebooks for this activity.