A Day Written in Love — LKG Grandparents’ Day at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School

The LKG Wing of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School marked Grandparents’ Day with its students in a celebration that felt less like a school event and more like a warm family reunion. The air carried a quiet joy as tiny hands clasped older, familiar ones, and little ones walked in proudly beside their nana-nani and dada-dadi. Many pairs had come dressed to match, in colour-coordinated outfits, ready for the ramp walk planned later in the day.

The programme opened with SMRJ Samvad, an interactive dialogue aimed at strengthening the bond between school and family.

One grandmother noted that being with her grandchildren makes her feel young all over again, as though time rewinds, even though life has gifted her decades of experience. She shared that what reassures her most is seeing children arrive at school smiling and return home smiling, learning something new every single day.

Echoing similar sentiments, another grandparent spoke with pride about being invited and witnessing the effort behind the celebration.

“In our times, even small academic achievements felt extraordinary. Today, education has advanced tremendously and children are intellectually far ahead. Technology has changed the world, and that is natural. But sanskar must remain strong. I feel proud when my granddaughter comes home and confidently recites Sanskrit shlokas, sometimes I am surprised at how much she knows. At the same time, we must be careful. Mobile phones and digital media can easily distract children and affect their focus and health. It is the joint responsibility of the school and the family to ensure that technology is used sensibly, not blindly.”

Responding to these reflections, Principal Mrs Promini Chopra addressed the gathering. She spoke about the deep role grandparents play in shaping emotionally secure children.

“Wherever the relationship between grandparents and children is strong, the child flourishes much better. Such children are more patient, more empathetic and more tolerant. Grandparents quietly give them a way to live life,” she said.

She then turned to emotional well-being. “Love is the most defining human emotion. Pleasure is temporary, but joy stays for years. When a child grows in harmony and affection, that child becomes emotionally strong. An emotionally strong child learns to respond, not react. Listen patiently to your grandchildren. Tell them stories. Keep the phone aside and give them your presence. When there is joy, excellence follows naturally.”

The UKG teachers presented a short play about a grandmother who owned magical glasses. Through these glasses, she could see the emotions hidden within people , their fears, tenderness and unspoken feelings. When her grandchild tried them, they did not work. She gently explained that children already see through their hearts and do not need special lenses to understand love.

The LKG students then performed shloka chanting with impressive fluency. They recited Sanskrit verses confidently and explained their meanings, earning proud smiles from their grandparents.

During a light interaction, teachers asked grandparents about the secret behind their glow. One grandmother said daily yoga keeps her active. Another grandma spoke about eating clean and mindful food, while another credited meditation and connecting with God for her calm and radiance.

The celebration continued with a dance performance set to a mashup of songs, Ek Dil Laaya Hai Bahaar, Tera Pehle Ka Mujhse Hai Naata Koi and Hamesha and Forever. The children’s enthusiasm and expressions drew warm applause. A group of little students also sang a heartfelt song dedicated to their grandparents.

Taking a step toward a greener tomorrow, the school initiated a heartfelt plantation drive where grandparents and grandchildren came together to nurture new life. Side by side, Grandparents’ carefully placed a sapling into a pot, gently pressing the soil around its tender roots. More than a sapling, it was a shared promise, between grandparents, grandchildren, and our school of Conscious Transformation.

The day concluded with two collaborative activities. In the non-fire cooking session, pairs prepared channa chaat, sandwiches, custard tarts and laddoos together.

Simultaneously, the ramp walk unfolded with grandparents and grandchildren walking confidently, striking cheerful poses. Matching outfits in shades of pink, orange and blue added colour to the celebration.

As the event drew to a close, grandparents were seen taking photographs, sharing conversations and spending special moments with their little ones.