18th, July 2016 was a day we all eagerly awaited to celebrate Vanmahotsav. Each year we commemorate this day by getting children to plant saplings to inculcate a love for nature and get a hands on experience. Though the early morning rain threatened to derail our plans, the weather changed and the cool breeze made the task of planting saplings a pleasant one. Six children from each form escorted by their teachers planted a champa sapling in large pots under the guidance of the mali bhaiyyas.. They did not hesitate to get their hands dirty as they heaped soil into the pots, planted the saplings firmly and then watered the plants. For now these pots have been lined up along the Shri Aks walls so that children can continue to nurture these in the weeks to come. 

Students are also looking forward to taking saplings home as every year, planting them and also caring for them.