As mandated by the CBSE to educate students
about the concept of disaster risk reduction, several activities were conducted
by the Army Public School, Noida.
On
24 January 2024 students of class 9th presented an awareness
programme on earthquake preparedness during the special assembly. From 29
January to 02 February 2024, comprehensive group activities in all curriculum
subjects from classes 6 to 9 across all sections were conducted focusing on the
topic of the Promotion of Disaster Risk Reduction in school. The objective was
to educate and equip students with essential knowledge and skills related to
earthquake preparedness, prevention, and response and other hazards.
Some of the activities include Indoor
Prevention Drills, Preparation of Emergency Kits, Apparatus for
Recording Tremors, Group Discussions and Reflections. Students
also prepared and presented digital storyboards to spread awareness about safe
construction practices, Disaster and disability- preventive measures. This
week long activity session allowed students to discuss the importance of
earthquake preparedness, share ideas on improving personal and community
resilience, and ask questions about the concepts covered during various
activities.