Importance of sharing and caring highlighted at school gala

“Children from all backgrounds playing together and having fun under one roof; this is the true representation of Universal Children’s Day. We believe that fostering compassionate action is vital to the children’s wellbeing,” said Nasreen Hasan, teacher at Dawood Public School (DPS) and organiser of an event to mark the day.
Keeping up with the spirit of Universal Children’s Day, the school, with the help of volunteering parents of students, organised a colourful programme for children of all ages. The theme of the day was sharing and caring that aimed to bring children from all backgrounds to play and work together, creating a sense of equality and harmony amongst them.
The event featured around 3,000 students from different schools who were engaged in thrilling activities. Students from Dawood Public School and Rahat-e-Islamia School (adopted by The Dawood Foundation), participated along with students from other schools, including Khatoon-e-Pakistan School, Lady Marium Adamjee School, and The Society for the Rehabilitation of Special Children. The participants were amazed to watch a delightful magic show in which the magician performed different tricks and illusions. The teachers also celebrated creativity of art with chalk activities, enabling youngsters to embrace positive influences that help shape their world while adding to the quality of life in community. Students also enjoyed a bubble show, play dough activity and slime-making.
Volunteering parents of DPS students also contributed substantially to make this event memorable for the students by bringing beautifully wrapped gifts and jumping castles. Each volunteer assisted DPS staff in managing the event while relishing their time in activities with children.
“We are delighted to volunteer with the DPS in hosting these marvellous children from less-privileged schools from Karachi. It is important for us, as adults, to teach the values of individuals without discrimination to our children,” said Dr Farah, a volunteering parent of a student at the DPS.
Commenting on the unwavering efforts of staff, teachers, students of the DPS and volunteers, Talat Hashimi from the Society for the Rehabilitation of Special Children, said: “We would like to thank the students of Dawood Public School and everyone including teachers parents who dedicated their time and efforts to inculcating the empathy in our children and inspired them to become better human beings.”