Children's Day Celebration - 2022

November 16, 2022

The faculty, II Year MSc Nursing student, and third Year BSc Nursing students of the department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal, organized a children’s day program on 12th and 15th November 2022 at Government Primary School, Saralabettu, Manipal and Asha Nilaya, a home for the mentally challenged children, Udupi respectively.

On 12th November 2022, children’s day activities at Government Primary School, Saralabettu, Udupi, included competitions for children like drawing, passing the ball, and running race. Around 115 children and six faculty members actively participated in the program. The students of third year BSc Nursing performed various entertainment programs and provided health awareness teaching on balanced diet through the skit. The school children also performed a wonderful group dance and group song. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the games, and snacks were given to all those gathered for the program.

On 15th November 2022, the program was conducted at Asha Nilaya Udupi. Around 85 children and 15 faculty members participated in the program. The program started with different games for children, like passing the ball, running race, and musical chairs. The students enthusiastically participated in all the games. It was followed by a cultural program and health teaching on personal hygiene by means of an action song. Prizes were distributed to the winners, and snacks were given to all the children. Mrs. Sheela Shetty, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Sangeetha Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal coordinated the program.