TEAM PRAGATHI WISHES ONE AND ALL A SAFE & HAPPY DIWALI!!!

Dear Parent,

Team Pragathi has been making conscious efforts in educating children to become socially, morally, economically and environmentally responsible.

Now, with Diwali just around the corner, there’s a lot of excitement in the air! Children for sure do look forward to bursting crackers. However, Pragathi feels greatly responsible in moulding children to become environmentally responsible. Nevertheless, there could be some kids who might feel that Diwali without crackers is dull and boring. Though bursting or not bursting crackers is one’s choice, our appeal is to ask them to go for eco-friendly crackers. Children who completely refrain from bursting crackers will be awarded with certificates as well. Parents need to fill up the format given below and hand it over to the respective class teachers.

Tomorrow students will be given two/three flyers each to distribute to their friends, neighbours or relatives to campaign for the same.

We request parents to accompany the kids on this project. Please do not allow kids to go alone.

Experience an explosion of joy without crackers. Let’s protect the environment.

Say ‘No’ to Crackers. If unable to resist, go for eco-friendly Crackers…

TEAM PRAGATHI WISHES ONE AND ALL A SAFE & HAPPY DIWALI!!!

TIPS TO CELEBRATE A SAFE DIWALI

Our primary instruction is to AVOID CRACKERS. BUT if unavoidable please use eco-friendly ones and maintain the following precautions:

Do's 

·            Burst crackers in large open spaces only.

·            Use crackers of low noise level only from a reputed brand.

·          Children should always burst crackers under the supervision of adults.

·          Use protective glasses while handling any type of fireworks.

·          Wear tight cotton clothes while bursting crackers.

·          Put cotton in ears to avoid noise pollution.

·         Persons with breathing problem should stay indoors with windows and doors closed.

·         Do keep some distance while bursting crackers.

·         Always keep a bucket of water and sand bags ready near the place where you are   bursting crackers.

·         Footwear is compulsory while handling fireworks.

In case of any burn injury

·         Put potato slices or egg-white on the burnt area for immediate relief.

·         Wash the burnt area immediately with fresh water and cool with ice packs or cold water for at least 20minutes.

·         Apply antiseptic powder or cream.

·         Cover the area with clean sheet or towel.

Don’ts

·         Don’t prick blisters.

·         Never burn crackers near rubble or anything inflammable.

·         Bombs should not be set on fire while holding in hands.

·         Don’t remove pieces of burnt flesh or dead tissue.

·         Don’t apply ghee, haldi, atta or toothpaste.

·         Never burst crackers after 10PM or near a hospital/vehicle.

·         Do not burst crackers on staircases or near any entry or exit point

·         Keep away from trees and electric wires while bursting crackers

·         Avoid eating sweets made of khoya/mewa

DO NOT APPLY ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BURN INJURY AS THAT WILL CAUSE GREATER TISSUE DAMAGE.