Animals galore…

By editor on Tuesday, 5 February , 2008 - 3:22 pm

This Monday, 4 February 2008, students got together and brought their pets to school thanks to Janvi Karwal, a DP student who is passionate about animals. What followed was a whirlwind of activity. Some brought hamsters, dogs, turtles, a snake…and an injured kite. Students came forward and shared their experiences of being pet owners to the awed gaze of Primary Year’s Students. Janvi explained the consequences of kite-flying on birds by introducing an injured kite to the students. As the young, injured kite came out of its basket to greet the young audience, other kites flew in from adjoining areas and hovered overhead demonstrating comradeship. As animals trickled in (some coming with their owners, some handled by students themselves, and others such as the snake and kite were accompanied by an authorized person from the city zoo), the students rushed to touch the animals and play with them. For many, it was a liberating experience as prejudices fell apart after coming into close contact with the animals.

Category: Outdoors & Nature

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