Art in Education

नवोदय विद्यालय समिति

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

( An Autonomous Body Under MHRD ) Government Of India

पी एम श्री जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय,दक्षिण दिनाजपुर, प.बंगाल

PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya,Dakshin Dinajpur(W.B)

WELCOME TO JNV DAKSHIN DINAJPUR, Class XII & X CBSE MAIN EXAMINATION-2025 is going from 15.02.2025 (Saturday) onwards

Art in Education

The quality education in Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalayas is ensured through Art in Education Programme by linking community and the school. Art in Education within the context of the Residential Culture of NVS becomes the parennial source of flow of creative energy. Art in Education becomes an opportunity for students to learn and understand, express and interpret life. It is the cooperative effort latent in a residential school system as well as in the Art in Education Programme which provides a springboard for the advancement of students towards creative dimensions of their personality. Integration through art is a way of achieving unity in midst of diversity of tradition through the Art in Education Programme. In addition to developing values of national Integration, a strong component of culture has been provided for NVS students by organizing different kinds of performing art, craft, visual art, music and theatre workshops each year in the Art in Education programmes. Training is given to students in the performing art, craft, music and visual art forms that are prevalent in their area. The artists and experts who are invited to train the children in a JNV generally belong to the same area in which the JNV is located. Thus, both students and experts share cultural affinities as well as knowledge of local practices and customs. Often, this has resulted in not only acquainting with the cultural heritage of their area but has also helped preserve that heritage through the activities of the children.

 

Objectives of Art in Education in JNVs

  • Inculcation of time tested and enduring universal values.
  • Community integration through Arts.
  • Exploring the community environment, local history, geography and tradition for over all social perspective and preservation of community heritage.
  • Providing opportunities through Art in Education for Social and National Development in which Art Education Acts as catalyst.

Bagless DAY-2025

agless Day is an educational initiative aimed at reducing students reliance on traditional textbooks and bags for a day, promoting experiential and skill-based learning. This concept aligns with Indias National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes holistic learning beyond textbooks. On this day, students engage in practical activities such as: Art & Creativity: Drawing, painting, clay modeling, storytelling, poetry, and drama. Life Skills: Gardening, carpentry, hair styling, skin care, organic farming, and medicinal plant awareness. Educational Trips: Visits to banks, police stations, hospitals, and other local institutions to understand their functioning. Cultural Activities: Folk songs, dance, and traditional games. Implementation in Schools In Madhya Pradesh, students from grades 6 to 8 participate in Bagless Day once a month on a Saturday. In Jharkhand, schools teach students household and vocational skills like gardening and carpentry with the help of professionals. Why Bagless Day? Encourages experiential learning and reduces academic pressure. Helps students discover their interests and talents. Promotes real-world skills and practical knowledge. Aligns with NEP 2020 goals for multidisciplinary education.