Happy Saturday
Celebrating Joyful Learning Each Month · Canossa High School, Mahim
Handwriting Competition
On 28th June 2025, Canossa High School, Mahim celebrated a joyful "Happy Saturday" with a Handwriting Competition for Std. 5 to 10. Held in English, Hindi, and Marathi, students showcased their best writing skills.
Two winners per class were awarded certificates for neatness and presentation. The event encouraged focus, discipline, and the value of good handwriting — a timeless skill that speaks volumes about a student's character and dedication.
Quantum Science & Technology
While the school campus remained quiet on 5th July due to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), learning didn't pause for the students. As part of the Happy Saturday initiative, students were given an exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating world of Quantum Science and Technology from the comfort of their homes.
Each class teacher shared two informative videos on the topic with their respective classes. These videos were carefully chosen to suit the understanding level of the students while introducing them to the intriguing concepts of quantum physics — a subject that is shaping the future of technology, from quantum computers to secure communications.
The initiative aimed not just to provide screen time but to spark curiosity, inspire questioning, and connect students to real-world science. Girls were encouraged to watch the videos attentively, take notes, and reflect on what they learned. To assess understanding and reinforce learning, a quiz was conducted on Monday (7th July) in all classes by the respective class teachers.
This meaningful initiative helped bridge learning with innovation and demonstrated how education can thrive beyond the classroom walls — a celebration of science and a reminder that learning can be joyful, flexible, and deeply impactful.
Best Out of Waste
As part of the Happy Saturday initiative, Canossa High School transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary with a Best Out of Waste competition held on 12th July 2025. Open to students from Standards 5 to 10, the event became a beautiful platform for young minds to creatively address real-life problems — using nothing but discarded and waste materials.
The school campus buzzed with energy and excitement as students brought in their innovative models, each reflecting thoughtful solutions to everyday issues. From household utilities to environment-friendly devices, every article echoed the students' concern for sustainability and the power of imagination.
June Events
On 20th June 2026, the school observed International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and zeal. The day began with a special Morning Assembly conducted to commemorate the occasion. The introduction and importance of Yoga Day were explained to the students, and the theme for this year, "Yoga for Healthy Aging,"announced by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, was introduced during the assembly. This was followed by a prayer. A pledge to keep our body, mind, and soul healthy was administered by Ms. Krupa, Ms. Manisha K., and Ms. Jasmin under the guidance of Ms. Leela. As part of the Happy Saturday activities, laughter yoga and freeze dance yoga pose activities were conducted by Ms. Dulcina, making the celebration enjoyable and interactive for all.
Thereafter, the Yoga Day programme commenced with Sr. Vailakani Fernandes, Headmistress, warmly welcoming and felicitating the chief trainer, Ms. Shravani Mishra, with a bouquet. Ms. Pritee gave a brief introduction to International Yoga Day and conducted a short question-and-answer session. She then formally introduced the chief trainer to the participants.Ms. Shravani Mishra gave an informative introduction to yoga and highlighted its importance in maintaining physical and mental well-being. An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted to clarify participants' doubts.The trainer explained the necessity of using a yoga mat and its benefits during yoga practice. The session commenced with warm-up exercises through Suryanamaskar, and the importance of warm-up activities before exercise was explained in detail.Participants were given proper instructions on performing Suryanamaskar correctly. The trainer demonstrated the correct postures and guided the participants through the sequence on counts. Resting positions between exercises were also introduced and explained. The session focused on strength-building exercises, including push-ups, Hanuman Dand, Malam Asana, and deep squats. Demonstrations were provided to ensure that all exercises were performed with proper technique and posture. The trainer also explained the do's and don'ts of each exercise and yoga posture.
¬The programme concluded with participants successfully performing the various yoga practices and exercises under expert guidance. The session proved to be informative, engaging, and beneficial in promoting physical fitness, flexibility, and overall well-being.
July Events
As part of the Happy Saturday Initiative on July 18, 2026, Canossa High School organized an inspiring Cloth Bag Painting Competition aimed at promoting environmental consciousness, encouraging creative expression, and advocating for a reduction in plastic use. Plain cotton bags were transformed into vibrant, hand-painted masterpieces as students from 5th to 8th standard actively participated to wave goodbye to plastic and paint a greener future.
The activity took place across classrooms, where students eagerly spread old newspapers over their desks, arranged their fabric colors, palettes, and brushes, and dedicated 1.5 hours to bringing their artistic ideas to life. The competition encouraged students to explore themes such as Save the Environment / Say No to Plastic, Nature and Wildlife, Traditional Indian Art Motifs (Mandalas, Warli, Madhubani), and Motivational Quotes on Sustainability.
All students selected in the top 3 of their respective divisions received Certificates of Appreciation. The distinguished panel of judges selected the single best bag winner from each standard:
Standard Winner Name Division
Standard 5th Yuvika Dhabolkar 5E
Standard 6th Maria Jhadhav 6B
Standard 7th Samruddhi Thanekar 7E
Standard 8th S. Krishika 8F
Poster Making
Eco Warriors of India is a creative poster-making activity that celebrates individuals and communities who work towards protecting India’s environment. Students will create colourful and meaningful posters highlighting environmental issues such as tree conservation, wildlife protection, water conservation, waste management, pollution control, and sustainable living.
