Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Students Celebrate Makar Sankranti with Recycled Kites
Students at The Green School Bangalore celebrated Makar Sankranti and Lohri by making kites from recycled materials like newspaper and bamboo.
They learned about flying kites without harming nature.
Parents helped judge the kites, and everyone enjoyed a fun Lohri celebration with songs and dancing.
The school wanted to teach kids about being eco-friendly and appreciating different cultures.
Students from Pre-Primary to Grade 7 at The Green School Bangalore participated in a Sustainable Kite-Making Competition.
Kites were made using biodegradable and recycled materials such as newspaper, rice paper, bamboo sticks, and natural dyes.
Parents served as judges, evaluating the creativity, design, and eco-friendliness of the kites.
The event emphasized sustainability, cultural awareness, and community participation.
The celebration concluded with a Lohri circle featuring songs, folk elements, and parent-child interactions.
- Who
- Students of The Green School Bangalore (TGSB) and their parents
- What
- A Sustainable Kite-Making Competition and Lohri celebration
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Varthur, Bengaluru
- Why
- To celebrate Makar Sankranti and Lohri with a focus on sustainability and cultural awareness
- School
- The Green School Bangalore (TGSB)
- Location
- Varthur, Bengaluru
- Event
- Sustainable Kite-Making Competition
- Materials Used
- Newspaper, rice paper, bamboo sticks, cotton thread, flour paste, natural dyes
- Participants
- Students from Pre-Primary to Grade 7
- Judges
- Parents
- Key Message
- Promoting sustainability and cultural awareness