Celebrating Bonds Across Generations: Grandparents’ Day at Jaipuria (Classes 2 and 3)

The school campus welcomed a quiet change of pace as Seth M.R. Jaipuria School celebrated Grandparents’ Day for students of Classes 2 and 3. Grandparents arrived with their grandchildren and were received by the teachers and students with a traditional tika, a moment that set the tone for the day.

The venue featured letters written by the children, sharing personal notes about their grandparents. Some children wrote about how their grandparents listen patiently and guide them, while others mentioned bedtime stories and moments spent together at home. The letters drew grandparents in, many of whom paused to read them carefully.

The programme began with shloka chanting, where students recited verses and shared their meanings with calm confidence.

The mood then shifted to light-hearted joy as students presented a western song, Oh Grandma, Grandpa, I Love You. Many grandparents were seen clapping along, tapping their feet, and capturing the moment on their phones.

The dance performances that followed,on songs, “Haan Ke Haan” and “Ram Aayenge”, showcased synchronised movements and infectious energy. At the end of the performance, students ran straight to their grandparents for hugs, turning the stage moment into a deeply personal one.

The session was led by school counsellor Nischala Harbola Ma’am, accompanied by special needs educator Filza Khan Ma’am. Grandparents shared candid reflections on parenting across generations, the importance of time, values, discipline, and emotional strength. Stories flowed effortlessly, from shared meals and bedtime rituals to teaching gratitude, empathy, and resilience.

Sharing a practical approach to teaching responsibility and financial literacy, Anita Chatterjee, grandmother of Ayaan, spoke about how she has introduced special habits at home. She explained that she has given her grandson a small monthly amount and treated it like a responsibility rather than pocket money. “I pay him ₹1,000 a month, but in two parts,” she said. “When he gets the first ₹500, we divide it. ₹100 is kept aside for helping the poor, ₹200 he can spend on himself, and ₹200 goes into savings.”

She added that the same process is repeated with the second instalment, so that by the end of the month, the child knows how much he has saved, how much he has spent, and how much he has given away. “This way, he learns to enjoy money but also learns to manage it and think about others,” she said, explaining how small routines at home can help children become more organised and mindful.

Another grandparent spoke about building awareness at home, saying, “We make it a habit to read the newspaper together at the dining table. It helps children ask questions and understand what is happening around them.” A grandmother highlighted the importance of daily courtesies, sharing, “Saying ‘please’, ‘thank you’ and greeting each other in the morning makes a big difference to a child’s day.”

Addressing the gathering, Principal Promini Chopra Ma’am, spoke about the irreplaceable role grandparents play in a child’s emotional world. She said, “Children need to fall, fail and learn from life. Life is not always about winning. When grandparents share their own struggles, failures and learnings, children grow emotionally stronger and closer to real life.” She also urged families to strike a balance between affection and responsibility, emphasising that nurturing resilience is as important as offering love.

The celebrations continued with hands-on activities that brought generations together. During the non-fire cooking session, grandparents and grandchildren worked side by side, cooking everything from sandwiches and bhel puri to rasmalai, shahi tukda, burgers and cutlets. Matching chef hats added a playful charm as teams collaborated, laughed and plated their creations.

At the clay modelling stall, creativity took centre stage. Together, they made idols of Lord Ganesha, shivlings, small houses, utensils and imaginative forms, turning simple clay into shared memories.

The day concluded with grandparents and grandchildren sharing food, interacting with one another, and taking photographs together, bringing the celebration to a relaxed and cheerful close.