Grade 3 Special Assembly : SDG- Life below water
Summary of the Session:
The students of Grade 3 conducted a special assembly focused on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Below Water. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preserving marine life and ecosystems, which are crucial for the health of our planet.
Hosts: Rihaan Mathews and Aditi Mithraa
The assembly began with a brief introduction to SDG 14 by the hosts of the day. The students emphasized the significance of protecting marine environments and the dangers posed by pollution, overfishing, oil spill and climate change.
Informative Skit: Sea Creatures
- Octopus– Yavya Pincha
- Jelly fish– Sanskriti and Deyaa N S
- Shark: Aaran Mario
- Whale– Nimalan Chenthil
- Turtle– Varnit Priyan
- Fishermen– Athvik, Jerwin, Sharun
- Picnic children– Navya, Prisha, Parvani, Hiraniya
The highlight of the assembly was an engaging skit performed by the students, portraying the journey of a sea turtle, shark, whale, octopus, jelly fish and its challenges due to human activities. The skit effectively depicted how plastic waste, oil spills, and other pollutants endanger marine life. The students used creative props and costumes to bring the oceanic setting to life, making the message clear and impactful.
Marine Facts Presentation:
- Impact of Pollution on Turtle – Aradhana
- Impact of over-fishing – Kaviyan
- Damage of oil spill on marine life– Ritwik Seyon
- Global warming and its effect on Coral reefs– Janie Chinto
- Responsibilities of people to safeguard and protect our ocean life– Kavin D
Following the skit, a group of students presented interesting facts about the ocean, its biodiversity, and the various threats it faces. They used visual aids like charts and posters to illustrate the alarming rate of ocean pollution and its consequences on marine species.
The assembly concluded with a powerful call to action. The students encouraged their peers to take small but significant steps to reduce their environmental footprint, such as reducing plastic usage, recycling, and spreading awareness about ocean conservation.
