International Value Education Olympiad (IVEO) 2025.

 

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanganthan has kindly approved the participation of all students in your schools for the International Value Education Olympiad (IVEO) 2025. 
• KEY DETAILS
• Eligibility: Classes 5th to 12th (National & International)
• Format: 100% Free & Online
• Last Date to Register: 30th September 2025
• Exam: 5th Oct (9 AM) – 6th Oct (9 AM) → 60% Weightage
• Assignment Submission: by 4th Oct 2025 → 40% Weightage
• Prizes & Recognition: Top scorers win exciting prizes 🏆 worth ₹5 Lakh, awarded by the Hon’ble Minister of Environment on 23rd Nov 2025.
• Certificates: E-Certificates for all participants with logos of UNEP – Faith for Earth & Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India.
• USEFUL LINKS
• Student Registration: 🌐 www.veolympiad.com
• Study Material: 🌐 www.veolympiad.com/study-material/
• Assignment Submission: 🌐 https://veolympiad.com/assignment/

 

90% of Indian students choose careers blindly.

 Here's why that's a crisis

The career counselling crisis in India is real when only 1 in 10 students receive professional advice, according to the study by the UN. The problem persists in career choices, with decisions often based on advice from cousins, uncles, or prevailing trends rather than a student's true capabilities or what they want to do. From private to government schools, this issue remains widespread. In this article, we discuss what experts say about it, the factors behind it, and possible solutions.

MASSIVE TALENT, MINIMAL GUIDANCE

India has the world’s largest youth population and one of the largest education systems, but career counselling is treated as an afterthought.

WHEN CAREER CHOICES BECOME A SHOT IN THE DARK

India’s higher education enrolment has crossed 28%, but the numbers hide a deeper crisis.

Just 10% of students know the cost of their courses, while 8 in 10 struggle to make career choices because they lack clear information about options, institutions, and prospects.

HOW INDIA CAN BRIDGE THE CAREER COUNSELLING GAP

Compare this to developed nations, wherein career counselling is included in education.

In Australia, Canada, or the UK, students are compelled to pass through a series of aptitude tests, career fairs, and formal grooming before settling for courses at a university.

It's not a matter of avoiding risk but of giving direction. India does not do it this way and leaves it to chance, or to the neighborhood uncle.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/jobs-and-careers/story/90-of-indian-students-choose-careers-blindly-sparking-a-crisis-2794690-2025-09-28

WORLD STUDENTS DAY 15 OCT

 

World Student’s Day - 15th October

World Student’s Day is celebrated on 15th October every year to celebrate the birthday of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu (Madras), he was one of the known aerospace scientists and teachers of his time and contributed his work for the welfare of national organizations like the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian Air Force. 

In 2002, he was named the 11th President of the Republic of India. Remembering the contributions of Dr Kalam to education and his commitment to inspiring young people, the Government of India decided to celebrate his birthday as ‘World Student Day.’ This designation aims to honor his legacy and emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment on a global scale.

What is the Significance of World Students’ Day?

World Students’ Day holds great significance for the people of India. To begin with, it aims to recognise and celebrate the importance of education and students in society. This day pays tribute to the life and contributions of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who was a renowned scientist and the 11th President of India. Additionally, he was also a strong advocate for education and an inspiration to students worldwide. 

• It aims to emphasize the significance of education as a fundamental human right and a powerful tool for personal and societal development.
• It encourages access to quality education for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
• World Student’s Day recognizes the potential of young people and their role in shaping the future. It encourages students to dream big, set goals, and work towards achieving them, thereby empowering them to contribute positively to society.
• By designating a specific day for students and education, the observance fosters international awareness of educational issues and the need for cooperation among countries to improve education systems worldwide.
• It serves as a platform to inspire and motivate students to excel in their studies, pursue their passions, and become responsible and engaged citizens.
• By encouraging students to think creatively and strive for excellence, the day fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, which can drive social and economic progress.

https://youtu.be/fkzQOUrZfKQ

How to Celebrate World Students’ Day?

Here are a few interesting ideas to celebrate World Students’ Day with your little innovators:

• You can conduct essay writing or speech competitions on topics like APJ Abdul Kalam and the importance of education.
• You can host cultural programs showcasing the life of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalan and his educational pursuits.
• Another way to celebrate this day is to reward students with outstanding academic achievements.
• You can also encourage students to participate in volunteering activities.
• World Student's Day 2024: History, Theme, Objective | Leverage Edu

FICTION-NON-FICTION

                                                                                   

                                  Happy Young Readers

• Types of Fiction Genre
• 1. Fantasy – Types of Fiction
• 2. Humour or Comedy – Types of Fiction
• 3. Adventure – Types of fiction
• 4. Historical – Types of fiction 
• 5. Mystery fiction
• 6. Realistic fiction
• 7. Horror fiction
• 8. Folktales fiction
• 9. Fairytale fiction
• 10. Science fiction
• 11. Mythology fiction
• 12. Romance fiction

Examples :

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Godzilla book series
• Silly Joke Book for Kids
• Adventures of Narnia
• Cindrella fairytale
• The Secret Island by Enid Blyton
• Types of Nonfiction
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• • Budding Authors Guide to Write Story
    
    

  • How to Write a Story? A Guide for Budding Authors
  • What does a story have in it?
  • What are story elements?
  • Characters
  • Setting
  • Problem
  • Solution
  • Key Events
    • The most important parts of a story might be:
  • Story Structure
    • Point of view
    • Plot
    • Theme
  • The Process to write a story for budding authors
  • Conclusion
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
    • Where and how do I get the inspiration for writing the story?
    • What can I do to overcome writer’s block?
    • Discover more from Happy Young Readers

WORLD GRATITUDE DAY SEPT 21

 

विश्व शांति दिवस-...विश्व आभार दिवस -World Gratitude Day-21 सितंबर

'अंतरराष्ट्रीय शांति दिवस' प्रत्येक वर्ष '21 सितम्बर' को मनाया जाता है। यह दिवस सभी देशों और लोगों के बीच स्वतंत्रता, शांति और खुशी का एक आदर्श माना जाता है।

• विश्व आभार दिवस (अंग्रेज़ी: World Gratitude Day) प्रत्येक वर्ष 21 सितंबर को मनाया जाता है। 
• यह दिन हमें उन तमाम लोगों का आभार व्यक्त करने का मौका देता है जिन्होंने हमारे जीवन को सजाने संवारने में अपना योगदान दिया है। 
• विश्व आभार दिवस निजी और संस्थागत दोनों तौर पर मनाया जा सकता है। 
• हर कोई चाहता है कि उसके काम की तारीफ हो। 
• ऐसे में विश्व आभार दिवस से अच्छा दिन नहीं हो सकता।

क्यों मनाते हैं

साल 1965 में अमेरिका के हवाई राज्य में अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर एक समूह जमा हुआ। वहाँ इस बात का प्रस्ताव रखा गया कि हर साल एक ऐसा दिन रखा जाए जब लोग एक दूसरे के अच्छे कार्यों पर आभार व्यक्त कर सकें, अपनों को धन्यवाद कह सकें। इसके लिए 21 सितंबर का दिन चुना गया। जब यह लोग अपने-अपने देश वापस गए तो साल 1966 से 21 सितंबर को 'विश्व आभार दिवस' के रूप में मनाना शुरू किया। उसके बाद इसके मनाने वालों की संख्या बहुत तेज़ीसे बढ़ती गई और आज विश्व में करोड़ों लोग 21 सितंबर को इसे मनाते हैं। इसे मनाने का सबसे प्रमुख कारण है पूरे वैश्विक समुदाय को एक साथ लाना। इस दुनिया में हर व्यक्ति चाहता है कि कोई उसके काम की तारीफ करे।

कैसे करें आभार व्यक्त

यूं तो किसी की तारीफ करने और आभार व्यक्त करने के सैकड़ो तरीके हैं।

• हम अपने रिश्तेदारों, माता-पिता, दोस्त और भी कई लोगों का आभार व्यक्त कर सकते हैं जो हमारे जीवन में हर पल हमारे साथ चले।
• घरों में अक्सर पालतू जानवर रखते हैं। वो हमारे मनोरंजन का साधन होता है साथ ही हमारे घर की रखवाली भी करता है। हम 21 सितंबर को उसके साथ कुछ पल बिताकर और खेलकर उसका आभार व्यक्त कर सकते हैं।
• हमें उस पर्यावरण को भी धन्यवाद कहना चाहिए जहाँ से हमें शुद्ध हवा मिलती है। हम पेड़ पौधे लगाकर पर्यावरण का आभार व्यक्त कर सकते हैं।
• अपने परिवार का आभार व्यक्त करने का सबसे बेहतर तरीका है कि आप उनके साथ बैठ कर खाना-पीना करें और उनके साथ अपने अनुभवों को साझा करें।
• जिन लोगों ने भी आपके जीवन में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है उनके साथ समय बीताना और उन्हें धन्यवाद कहना सबसे बेहतर होगा।
• आप चाहें तो घर में एक आभार पत्रिका की शुरुआत कर सकते हैं। यह आने वाली पीढ़ी के लिए भी एक शानदार अनुभव होगा। भारत में आश्विन माह में जो श्राद्ध पखवाडा की परम्परा है वह अपने पूर्वजों को कृतज्ञता  ज्ञापित करने के उदेश्य से पहले से ही मौजूद है.
• ईश्वर के प्रति अपना आभार प्रकट करने के लिए आप वैसे लोगों के साथ समय बिता सकते हैं जो परेशान हैं या वैसे लोग जिनकी झोली मे खुशियां बहुत कम आती हैं। अनाथालय या वृद्धाश्रम इसके लिए सबसे बेहतर जगह है।

लाभ

• आभार और धन्यवाद पर विश्व के सबसे बड़े शोधकर्ता रोबर्ट इमंस का मानना है कि हर मनुष्य चाहता है कि उसके काम और मेहनत के बदले लोग उसकी तारीफ करें और उसको धन्यवाद कहें। 
• रोबर्ट बताते हैं कि जब आप किसी का आभार व्यक्त करते हैं तो वो मनुष्य मानसिक तनाव से मुक्त होता है।
• उसे नींद अच्छी आती है साथ ही शारिरिक परेशानियों से वो दूर रहता है। इन वजहों से वो डॉक्टर के पास भी बहुत कम जाता है। 
• आभार प्रकट करने से मनुष्य के अंदर आत्मबल आता है। 
• आप भी आज के दिन अपने तमाम चाहने वालों का ज़रूर आभार व्यक्त करें साथ ही उन्हें शुभकामनाएं भी दें।
• " मैं  अपने जीवन में आपके सहयोग और सकारात्मक उर्जा के लिए आपका आभार व्यक्त करता / करती हूँ ...... धन्यवाद !...... मैं कृतग्य हुआ/ हुई  !" 

Screening of Film: ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’

 

Screening of Film: ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’-“Only those who live for others, actually live”.

 To promote experiential learning among participants, pedagogical tools such as value-based sessions, storytelling, indigenous games, hands-on activities and audio-visual learning etc. are being used in Prerna. 

One such tool is film screenings, which help bring abstract values, life stories, historical contexts, ethical dilemmas, and human emotions to life. 

They allow participants to see lived examples of values in action rather than merely discussing them. One such film which is regularly screened at Prerna, is Chalo Jeete Hain. 

It is inspired by true events and embodies the 9 binary values and the quote of Swami Vivekananda, “Only those who live for others, actually live”. 

The film was awarded the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values at the 66th National Film Awards, and has been appreciated for its capacity to inspire young minds. 

Within Prerna program, the film has already left a deep impression on participants, who have internalized its message and reflected it in their attitudes and actions. 

It will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility. The film can also serve as a case study for moral reasoning, and support the goals of social-emotional learning, developing empathy, self-reflection, critical thinking, and inspiration. 

In view of above, we are making arrangements for screening of ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ film for students in our school between 17th September to 2nd October, 2025. 

The film is available at the link: 32minutes, 18 seconds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOPJfd4CGsE 

Google form (before 03rd October 2025), regarding the screening of the film: https://forms.gle/2pDxVDHsoD9v4DfF9

SOP & Social Media Plan for Special Screening of ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ in Schools & Cinema Theatres 

 A. SOP FOR SCHOOLS 

 Pre-Screening Activities 

 1. Formal Invitation to “Seva Heroes”: • Activity: Have a group of students personally design and deliver formal, respectful invitations to select non-teaching staff, viz. – watchmen, cleaners, bus drivers, etc.), inviting them as “Special Guests of Honor” for the screening. • Purpose: To make the honorees feel genuinely valued and respected from the outset, setting a powerful example of empathy for the students. 

Post-Screening Activities 1. Interactive Reflection Session: • Activity: Immediately after the film, A teacher can ask questions to the students, like:  “Which moment in the film resonated with you the most and why?”  “How can we, as students, practice ‘seva’ in our school and community?”  Invite a few “Seva Heroes” to share their experiences (if they are comfortable). Purpose: To internalize the film’s values and brainstorm practical ways to implement them. 

 2. The Seva-Honouring Ceremony (As per the POA): 

 • Activity: Principal, head boy/girl, and special dignitaries (if any) call each “Silent Hero” by name. • Action: Present them with a token of appreciation. This could be:  A certificate of gratitude (“Seva Ratna” or “Silent Hero Award”).  A simple gift (shawl/flower/memento).  Most importantly, a heartfelt round of applause from the entire audience. • Purpose: This is the core of the initiative-publicly acknowledging and validating their indispensable contribution, providing students with a live model of gratitude. 

3. “Letter to the PM” / organizing a Writing Session: • Activity: Dedicate time (e.g., the next period after the screening) for students to write their letters to the Hon. Prime Minister. Provide them with guiding questions: “What inspiration did you get from the film?” “What did you learn?” “How will you change your actions?” “What is your message for the PM?” • Purpose: This formalizes their reflection and connects their personal experience to a national initiative, making them feel part of a larger movement.

4. Media Interaction and Community Outreach (As per the POA): • Activity: If local media or dignitaries are present, prepared students and teachers share their insights. This can also be extended by sharing the event’s success on the school’s social media channels with photos (with consent) and quotes. • Purpose: To amplify the message beyond the school walls and inspire the wider community, creating a ripple effect of gratitude and service. 

 C. SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR SCHOOLS & CINEMA THEATRES.

  A focused trend alert may be done on a particular day and time. 1. Key Government Accounts to Tag: To ensure national visibility, tag relevant government ministries and handles that align with the themes of education and youth. • Prime Minister’s Office: @PMOIndia @narendramodi • Ministry of Education: @EduMinOfIndia @DPEducationWorld • Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: @AshwiniVaishnaw @DrLMurugan @PIB_India @MIB_India (Often involved in film screenings and initiatives) • MyGov India (Citizen Engagement Platform): @mygovindia • Swachh Bharat Mission (Connect to dignity of labour): @swachhbharat

National policy on promoting innovation in schools-2022

 

I. Mindset Change, Awareness and Training

 II. Infrastructure and Mentoring to Nurture Innovations

 III. Incentivizing and Encouraging Teachers

IV. Pedagogical Innovations

 V. Collaborative Partnership- School & Community

 VI. Managing Intellectual Property & Handholding School Entrepreneurs

Six-Pillars of Ideation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Stage Specific Measures

• I. Foundational Stage (Pre-school & Grades 1-2)
•  II. Preparatory Stage (Grades 3-5)
• III. Middle Stage (Grades 6-8)

All schools can dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to compulsory tinkering activities. These classes will focus on providing hands-on learning of curriculum topics to students by engaging in experiential learning activities.

 School may promote a Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE) for students to foster collaboration, innovation, and creativity which requires minimum instructor intervention

To augment student learning with practical insights, professional and real-life entrepreneurs may be invited to conduct classes/lectures either in-person or through the use of technology-enabled solutions.

 IIE courses can be introduced as student enrichment programs. Schools may ensure the availability, accessibility, quality, and readership of books across geographies, languages, levels, and genres. 

 Students may be encouraged to take a course that gives hands-on experience of important vocational crafts, such as carpentry, electric work, metal work, gardening, pottery making, etc. 

 Activities on 10 bagless days can be designed so that students have an opportunity to intern with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, artists, etc. 

Some of the additional activities that could be taken up by School are 

a. Socio-economic innovation challenge programs which mobilize their students to solve various real-life problems, preferably local issues. 

 b. Competitions that facilitate participation in activities related to IIE. 

 c. Provide additional enriching course material. 

 d. Provide specific resources to identified gifted children. 

 e. Create Network of Mentors Students will be given periodic exposure to activities outside school through visits to places/ monuments of historical, cultural and tourist importance, meeting local artists and craftsmen and visits higher educational institutions in their village/Tehsil/District/State. 

Financial Literacy (FL) & Legal Literacy (LL) can be initiated by the SIC through a club/unit/team of qualified teachers and a student’s committee selected after proper screening.

 IV. Secondary Stage (Grades 9-12)

All schools can dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to compulsory tinkering activities for students. 

These classes will focus on providing hands-on learning of curriculum topics to students by engaging in experiential learning activities. 

Entrepreneurship and innovation courses can be introduced as student enrichment programs for students. Programme for institutionalizing Summer-Winter internships/live-projects for students can be conceived. 

Relevant tie-ups shall be done by schools with local industries to secure internships/ live-projects for all the students. 

Students-in-residence program that allows students to undertake part-time internships in startups or engage in entrepreneurship related activities, may also be encouraged by school. 

Appropriate weightage can be given to such activities in subject assessments. In order to network all schools, students and teachers, a web portal will be developed by MoE’s Innovation Cell to create an “innovation community” for the free exchange of innovative ideas. This one-stop portal will help students network together. 

Schools can register themselves under the ‘School Innovation Council’ (SIC) initiative of MIC. 

The SIC will focus on fostering the culture of Innovation ideation and Entrepreneurship in schools. 

All the activities that SIC undertakes should encourage the promotion of creativity, design thinking, and critical thinking among students and teachers. 

To lead the IIE agenda, the Principal/Head of school shall nominate the staff/ teachers as ‘Innovation Coordinator/SIC convener’. 

SIC will have external IIE experts, teachers and even students as members. (More details regarding SIC are available on website https://sic.mic.gov.in/). Critical details regarding School Innovation Council are as under i