Xaverians of Grade VIII C conducted a poignant class assembly on ‘The Chipko Movement – Hugging the Trees’ on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Atrium. The saplings were presented to the Director-Principal, Ms. Ritu Mehta and Headmistress - Middle School, Ms. Geeta Kanwar, symbolizing reverence for nature.
The assembly unfolded through a special prayer, Word of the Day ‘Ecocentrism’, and a reflective Thought of the Day. The 'Chipko Chronologists’ recounted the movement’s origin in Mandal village, 1973, spotlighting Gaura Devi’s leadership in Reni and the eventual 15-year logging ban of 1978. An interactive quiz reinforced historical insights.
A powerful nukkad natak and an expressive dance dramatized the need for conservation, culminating in a collective pledge to protect trees and reduce paper waste. In her address, the Director-Principal commended the students for reviving the spirit of non-violent environmental stewardship. The Headmistress- Middle School, Ms. Geeta Kanwar, appreciated the way a meaningful message was conveyed to the students.
The assembly concluded with the School Song and National Anthem, leaving the audience inspired to “hug what we value.”