From teamwork and coordination to cultural awareness, SPK Jain Futuristic Academy used its Janmashtami celebrations to give students a first-hand experience of one of India’s enduring festive traditionsThe Academy organised a traditional Handi Phodo activity with participation from both junior and senior students, along with a special skit portraying the birth and life of Lord Krishna, creating an interactive setting where cultural learning was closely integrated with participation and collective engagement.
The initiative was designed to introduce students to the cultural significance of Janmashtami through experiences that went beyond conventional classroom learningThe skit offered students an opportunity to creatively present key episodes from Lord Krishna’s life, bringing stories from Indian tradition to life through performanceWith students coming together across age groups, the Handi Phodo activity further encouraged collaboration, coordination and team spirit while allowing them to participate in a tradition associated with the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth.
DrJayeeta Ganguly, Principal of SPK Jain Futuristic Academy, said, “Cultural education becomes more meaningful when children are given the opportunity to experience traditions rather than simply learn about themThrough our Janmashtami celebration, we wanted our students to understand the values of togetherness, cooperation and participation that are embedded within our festivalsThe skit and traditional activities allowed them to engage with these stories and traditions creatively, making the learning joyful, meaningful and memorable.”
The participation of students from different age groups also added a strong element of peer interaction to the celebrationWhile the younger students experienced the traditions in an engaging and age-appropriate manner, the involvement of senior students encouraged greater responsibility, coordination and collective participationThe skit additionally provided students with a platform to express themselves through storytelling and performance while exploring an important part of India’s cultural narrative.
At SPK Jain Futuristic Academy, such cultural engagements form part of a broader approach towards holistic and experiential educationTraditional celebrations are viewed as opportunities to develop social and interpersonal skills while helping students understand the cultural practices and values that have shaped Indian societyThe Janmashtami celebration thus brought together culture, creativity, participation and experiential learning, giving students an opportunity to celebrate their heritage while developing a deeper appreciation of the traditions associated with one of India’s most widely observed festivals.
About SPK Jain Futuristic Academy:
SPK Jain Futuristic Academy, a premier K–12 co-educational day school in Newtown, Kolkata, is redefining 21st-century learning with its dual curriculum offering—Cambridge IGCSE and CBSE—combined with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a future-ready educational approachEstablished by the Shree Shwetambar Sthanakvasi Jain Sabha, the academy emphasizes experiential learning, global exposure, and holistic developmentWith a strong focus on
innovation, skill-building, and values-driven education, the school nurtures young minds to become curious, compassionate, and confident leaders of tomorrow.
