The Institution kicked off its highly anticipated Awareness Week dedicated to the founders Sir B.S. Sood and Ma’am Krishna Sood with a thought provoking theme. “The fascinating Digital World-Is it All Sunshine??” The initiative aims to enlighten students about the profound impact of technology on their daily lives, encouraging them to reflect on their digital habits and fostering a balanced approach to technology use.
DAY – 1
On Day one, our students performed a skit showcasing the stark contrast between life before and after smartphones. Scenes of children playing outdoors and engaging in family meals, highlighting past interactions were depicted in the skit. These were juxtaposed with modern scenarios of children glued to screens, missing out on physical play and social bonding.
The performance sparked meaningful discussions on balancing digital convenience with real world connections. The key takeaway was clear: While the digital world offers many benefits, it is crucial to remain mindful of its impact on our social lives and health.
As we continue our journey through Awareness week, we are reminded of the words of Albert Einstein. “ It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity”.
DAY – 2
Students presented a compelling skit that illustrated the advantages and drawbacks of technology, emphasising the importance of a balanced approach. In addition to the skit, there were several informative sessions: one on the dangers of cyberbullying and strategies for staying safe online, another on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to educate students about their rights and safety, and a session on cyber safety, offering practical advice for secure digital navigation.
These activities aim to heighten awareness among students and the broader community, fostering an environment where knowledge leads to positive action. Spring Dale Institution remains committed to guiding students towards responsible and secure technology use, ensuring their well- being in both virtual and real-life contexts. Stay tuned for more updates as Awareness Week continues to unfold!
DAY – 3
The week continued with impactful activities on Day Three. Students presented a thought- provoking presentation titled ‘Choose Wisely’ emphasising the importance of balancing screen time with activities that foster personal growth and well-being.
This initiative aims to sensitise students and the community, encouraging a mindful approach to technology use and time management. As the week progresses, Spring Dale Institution remains dedicated to guiding students toward making wise choices that enhance their overall development.
DAY – 4
Day Four’s focus was on “Technology: Boon or Bane?”. Students delivered a compelling presentation showing how excessive reliance on technology can disrupt daily life. Through real-life scenarios, they highlighted both the benefits and drawbacks of our digital age, emphasizing the importance of balanced technology use.
Following the presentation, teachers addressed the students, reinforcing the key messages about mindful technology use and the need for a healthy balance between digital and non-digital activities. Their guidance aimed to help students navigate the digital world responsibly while maintaining real-world connections.
Spring Dale Institution remains committed to helping students make informed, balanced choices. As William Gibson once said, “The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed”.
DAY – 5
The Kanpur Road Branch conducted a procession to spread awareness about the judicial use of digital technologies and how to make the fascinating digital world a blessing for human life. The procession was flagged off from the school campus at 7:00 am in the morning by our president Retd. Maj. S. K. Khanna along with the director Ma’am Sangeeta Midha and others.
Students of class X to XII marched to spread the message of how to use the technologies wisely, how it impacts the behaviour of an individuals and the consequences it has on our lives.
They spread awareness by holding placards with messages like it is not what technology does to us, it is what we do with technology. Get smart with technology, choose wisely and use it in a way that benefits you and those around you. Continuing with the day , the teacher speaker Mrs. Manpreet Sabarwal in the morning assembly made students aware about the digital age , when it was started , who invented it and with many more facts. She also briefed students with various dimensions of the digital age and they should continue fascinating with the digital technology.
“Let it be a sunshine instead of being a sunset.”
On the other hand, day five at Gomti Nagar Branch conducted activities with a focus on social media addiction.
A session on cybercrime and cyberbullying by 1090 experts, original songs and a rap titled “Internet: A Tangible Web, Woven by Us”, written and performed by students. These efforts emphasised the importance of balanced technology use and maintaining real-world connections.
