THE HEALTH AND SANITATION

MANUAL

-ST. MARK’S SENIOR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL, MEERA BAGH

ABOUT SMS

St.Marks Meera Bagh, as a health promoting school, strives to provide a healthy environment conducive to school health ,education and school health services along with community projects and outreach opportunities for physical education and recreation, social support and mental health promotion.

ANNOTATIONS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

The school provides a safe healthy environment which includes safe and clean water and sufficient sanitation facilities, freedom from abuse and violence, a climate of care and trust, social support and mental health promotion.

Swachh Bharat, Swachh Vidyalaya

For the past three years, St. Markians pay homage to the father of the nation by undertaking a cleanliness drive within our school and in the

adjoining neighbourhood.

“BE THE CHANGE THAT YOU WANT TO SEE”- GANDHI

Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Together we can, together we will… realize the Gandhian vision of clean and green India.

Tiny tots plant saplings in the medicinal garden of SMS.

We are a health promoting school. We cook healthy, we eat healthy.

SMS chefs preparing a nutritious diet which includes lots of veggies.

Diet plan for the students of primary classes which focusses on balanced diet.

Regular medical check-ups done by trained doctors and nurse in the medical nurse which includes check up of oral hygiene, eyes, height and

weight.

We wash our hands before and after meals.

My class, my pride. I keep my class clean.

I use napkins while having my food.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away…..Our tiny tots having a fruit break.

No canteen in our school, we say NO to junk food.

Classroom discussion on healthy eating habits.

Throwing waste in the dustbin.

Students prepare posters on the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Planting saplings for a greener tomorrow

REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE is our mantra.

Best out of waste-puppets created out of waste material.

Swachh Kaksha,Swachh Vidyalaya,Swachh Bharat

We celebrate World Butterfly Day in June

Our school has a paper recycling unit in which waste paper is sorted, turned into pulp and recycled.

Our students interacting with former Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam and showcasing products made by them.

Students participating in various competitions to know more about the Earth.

We are “Paryavaran mitra” and have also received accolades for the same.

Students spread the message to save our planet through posters.

This cute piggy is our composting unit which helps us to prepare natural, nutrient-rich manure.

Our terrace is painted white so as to reflect sun’s radiation and keep the upper storey cool.

Banners depicting our commitment to save planet Earth.

Waste collection and eco-friendly disposal.

Collection and segregation of waste in dustbins.

Vermi-composting in our school premises.

Stationary items handed over to Anugrah Foundation

Our students initiated an Aquaguard Project wherein they collected money and installed aquaguards in the nearby government schools.

Our empathy extends to our four-legged friends also. We visit animal shelter and create awareness among students about how to take care of pets during winter season.

His Excellency, Mr. Abdul Basit, buying items from the Prerna Niketan Stall during Sadbhavna.

Nirmaan Enterprise-our very own organization that helps to provide income to the economically weaker sections of the society.

1)The students distribute art material in government schools. 2)Our students visit Gurukul, an old age home ravished by fire and provide relief material.

.We extend help to flood ravished Jammu Kashmir by sending relief material and contributing a cheque of Rs.4,00,800 to Prime Minister’s

Relief Fund.

Our school is equipped with CCTV cameras. Emergency exit plans have been put up in the corridors.

In order to deal with fire, the school has fire extinguishers. In our school basement, there are fire sprinklers too.

Our Wellness Club stresses on yoga techniques.

Safety first-Fire drills in school

Balancing the karmic chakra through yoga.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So to have an all round development of students, sports and physical activities have been made an integral part of curriculum.

We accept the therapeutic effect of dance and music

Dancing to glory

Adventure camps-a step towards physical fitness.

We have meditation in the morning as well as afternoon to bring calmness and increase concentration of young minds.