Lemonade and Bake-a-sale Day coinciding with Mother’s
day, was held on 13th May 2018. Parents
as major stakeholders play an integral part in education. In an initiative at
parent involvement, the Kindergarten and Grade 1 department invited parents to
participate in the ‘Lemonade and Bake-a-sale Day’. Preparations started a week
in advance where participating parents wholeheartedly dedicated their time and
effort in planning the event, the menu and also in decorating the venue with
the help of teachers.
Colourful stalls were set up by parents as they sold
lemonade in varied flavours alongside baked items like brownies, cupcakes,
cookies, banana bread, cutlets, sandwiches, mini doughnuts, corn/cheese balls
and the quintessential biryani. Children visited the stalls with great
enthusiasm to purchase delicious food items and the tasty lemonades. Everyone
enjoyed the homemade delicacies. In Celebration of mother’s day, students of
pre-kg to Grade 1 made key chains for their mothers and the little children
greeting mothers at the lemonade and bake-a-sale venue and wished them happy
mother’s day.
This was a fun entrepreneurial experience for our
students; they attained business and financial skills. They learnt to manage
money, make a choice about what to buy and also learnt the importance of
contributing towards a good cause. By teaching key analytical skills, financial
literacy and decision making, we attempted to foster self-esteem and new
mindsets that can drive students to success. Our mission is to help students
become business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers and forward-thinking
individuals.
The Lemonade and Bake-a-sale Day was a huge success,
every baked item and lemonade was sold out. The amount collected towards this
sale day will be contributed towards Dubai Cares. Today’s event is dedicated to
all the mothers and we wish them happy mother’s day. Our heartfelt gratitude to
the parent volunteers for their wholehearted support and contribution towards
the event! Thank you!!