Sanskriti School, Pune believes in learning by doing. In today’s scenario, where our National animal, the Tiger is fighting against all odds for its survival, the children of Sanskriti School have extended their helping hand by adopting a white tiger, Jagir at the Katraj Zoo. This has not only brought them closer to the issue at hand, namely, saving the tiger, but also educated them and made them more sensitive to the environment as a whole.

This month long campaign includes various activities revolving around the tiger, which have been incorporated into the curriculum, like workshops at the Katraj Zoo, talks by wildlife experts, story telling sessions, book-reading sessions, dialogue writing, poetry writing, skits and craft activities like mask making, poster making, watching films etc. Each class is researching on some aspect related to the tiger – its habitat, size, habits, the laws made to protect the tiger, how tiger pugmarks are recorded for census, etc.

All the research and activities conducted will be showcased in a special assembly so that each age group can show what they have imbibed through this unique endeavour to save the big cat.

Man, in his bid to mark his territory has created concrete jungles that have pushed the inhabitants of the real jungles to the brink of extinction. Taking on the responsibility for the food and upkeep of ‘Jagir” for one month, is only a small drop in the ocean. But Sanskriti School is geared up to do its bit to save the environment and its king- the Tiger so that years from now, we can still proudly say –‘Tyger Tyger burning bright…’

As a part of its constant endeavour to promote a sense of responsibility towards the environment, Sanskriti School, Pune has adopted ‘Kirti’, leopard at the Katraj Zoo, for two months. Besides a visiting the zoo, the students of Sanskriti participated in a variety of activities related to leopards.

All the students watched ‘Duma’, the movie. The primary students showcased their talent and knowledge through story-telling, colouring activities, designing wristbands, poster making and creative writing. The senior classes participated in story-telling, making posters, book-mark designing and making power point presentations focused on leopards, their habitats, threats to their survival and the steps that have been and can be taken to conserve this endangered species.

The Class IX students, along with their teachers, attended a two day workshop conducted by the Zoo authorities. Based on this enriching experience, they have planned to carry out various activities, with leopard as their primary focus and environmental concerns as a broader area of focus.