Greenwood High – Bannerghatta, in collaboration with Prani – a pet sanctuary hosted “KNOWture”, an event that aims to bring youngsters close to flora and fauna by creating an environment where children could feel nature.
A team from Prani brought several animals like pony, emu, goat, sheep, iguana, degu, donkey, Cochin bantam, ducks, terrapin, Guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, hedgehog, hamster, hooded rats, pigeons, puppies, African giant snails, mealworms, rooster, crayfish, egg collections, exoskeleton and Senegal parrot to engage the children.
Nisha Jain, a visitor who attended the event with her 2-year-old daughter, said: “I feel every child must get a chance to take care of pets. It instils a sense of responsibility and kindness in them. However owing to the hard-pressed schedules we are entangled in and the space crunch, we can hardly gift our children the opportunity. I really appreciate this initiative of Greenwood High-Bannerghatta for giving us a moment to restore the lost bond with nature.”
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It was aimed to be a hands-on experience for the guests. More than 10 facilitators were engaged to guide the guests through this lifetime experiential education on how to interact with animals
Ridhan, a student from Greenwood High said, “I always prefer outdoor classes over learning from within the four walls of the classroom and “KNOWture” was the best way of gaining knowledge about the animals from close in the lap of nature. I hope my school continues to organise such events every year.
Speaking on this occasion, Ms Niru Agarwal, Trustee, Greenwood High International School said, “KNOWture, according to me, is a great endeavour of encouraging the little ones to explore, to seek beyond and be responsible and harmonious to their surrounding environment. At Greenwood High, we never confine our children within the four walls of the classroom. Instead encourage them to explore, to seek beyond, to be inquisitive about the environment around them and love other living beings”
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