After a busy academic year, children eagerly look forward to the summer holidays. The holidays allow children to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy their free time. They also provide children the opportunity to explore their talents and pursue their interests. Spending the summer holidays productively helps children recharge and grow. SCARLETT RODRIGUES asked a few RobinAgers about their plans for the summer break. Here’s what they had to say.
May 01, 2024
Sahrudee Muchhala
Class 3, Kapol
Vidyanidhi International School, Mumbai
I eagerly look forward to the summer vacation every year. This vacation, I want to work towards becoming a proficient swimmer. I want to master different swimming strokes. I also want to learn to use the hula hoop and become a hula hoop expert. I will attend Bharatanatyam classes and spend time practising at home. As I want to improve my vocabulary, I also plan to read many books. I love books authored by Sudha Murty. I plan to read ‘Grandma’s Bag of Stories’ written by her.
Hridya Sanghvi
Class 3,
Kapol Vidyanidhi International School,
Mumbai
I plan to learn the Hindi and Gujarati scripts during the vacation and wish to speak these languages fluently. Learning these languages will help me connect with my culture. I also enjoy skating and wish to master it. So, I will spare time every day to practise skating. My mother cooks delicious food, which the family enjoys. I will spend time helping my mom in the kitchen and learn different recipes so that I become a great cook just like her!
Kyra Aneja
Class 4,
The Deens Academy, Bengaluru
Summer holidays are fun. But if we don’t keep ourselves engaged, boredom sets in quickly. This vacation, I plan to dive into many new books. Mac Barnett’s ‘Kid Spy Book 4’ is one of the many books on my reading list. I wish to make mug cakes along with my friends. I enjoy baking as there’s something yummy to eat once done! I love movie nights and I am all set to host one for my family and friends. Who doesn’t like making a huge pillow fort to play in? Another fun activity I am looking forward to is creating my own board game. I wish to travel to many places too! I also want to organise a lot of sleepovers with my friends. These activities will not only keep me entertained, but will also help me make the most of my summer.
Fabio Fernandes
Class 6,
Holy Cross High School, Siolim, Goa
I will be visiting my mother in Doha, Qatar, during the vacation. I plan to visit different places in Doha. My friends have moved close by so I am excited to play with them. I will play outdoor games including football and badminton. I will also go cycling. I love playing the guitar. I will practise playing the guitar during the vacation to enhance my skills. My friend owns an acoustic guitar, which I look forward to learning.
Kiarah Agarwal
Class 6,
Shiv Nadar School, Noida
I love to spend time with my friends and interact with other children. During the vacation, my cousins from England will be visiting my family and I look forward to their company. I have a six-year-old cousin brother whom I love talking to. I am excited to meet him and teach him new things. I love swimming and I have participated in many competitions. I plan to practise swimming and participate in many national and international swimming events. I will be in middle school in the coming academic year. I wish to improve my math skills during the vacation so that I can be prepared in advance and excel in the subject during the year. I also want to expand my friend circle. So, when I participate in outdoor activities like cricket, football and badminton in the park or my colony, I will try to make new friends and get to know them well. I also love reading and plan to read many new books during the vacation.
Skanda S Bharadwaj
Class 7,
Gear Innovative International School,
Bengaluru
I am passionate about football. My friends and I trade and collect football cards. I find it very fascinating. I will play football, cricket and online games with my friends during the vacation. I also plan to help my mom with household chores. I will visit my cousins and spend time with them on the weekends. When I visit my cousins, we usually spend time outdoors, which I look forward to. I have been playing the violin for the past three years so I will continue practising the violin during the vacation.
REFLECTION: Joys of Summer
If you could have the summer holiday of your dreams, what are the top 4 things you would like to do?