International day of older persons OCTOBER 1

International Day of Older Persons – October 1

2025 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 (UN): “Older Persons at the Heart of Our Future.”

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲: “Respect, care, and connect – our elders are our roots.”

▪️𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

To appreciate the contributions of senior citizens in families and society

To promote intergenerational bonding

To encourage students to develop empathy, respect, and care for older persons

▪️𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 1–5)
Focus: Respect & Gratitude

Greeting Card Making: Handmade cards for grandparents with “Thank You” notes.

Storytelling Session: Stories about wisdom of elders (grandparent tales).

Song Performance: Simple song dedicated to grandparents.

Drawing Competition: “Me and My Grandparents.”

Grandparents’ Day Celebration: Invite grandparents to school, kids perform for them.

▪️𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 6–8)
Focus: Learning from Elders

Interview Activity: Students interview grandparents/older neighbors about their childhood.

Speech Competition: “Why We Must Respect Our Elders.”

Poster Making: “Care for the Elderly – Care for the Future.”

Stage Play / Skit: Showing how elders guide families with their wisdom.

Letter Writing: Write a “thank you” letter to an elderly relative.

▪️𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 9–12)
Focus: Awareness & Sensitization

Debate: “Old Age Homes – Necessity or Failure of Society?”

Essay Writing: “Lessons I Learnt from an Elder.”

Awareness Campaign: Distribute pamphlets on elderly care and rights.

Community Visit: Students visit an old age home, spend time, play music, or perform a play.

Photography Contest: “Portraits of Wisdom” – capture pictures of elders in community.

▪️𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (Arts, Science, Engineering)
Focus: Advocacy & Action

Panel Discussion: “Policies & Rights for the Elderly – Are We Doing Enough?”

Medical Awareness Session: Invite a doctor to talk about common old-age health problems.

Fundraiser Drive: Collect funds or items for old-age homes.

Digital Literacy Camp: Teach basic smartphone skills to elders (calls, WhatsApp, UPI).

Volunteer Program: Students adopt a nearby old-age home for monthly visits.

▪️𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 / Medical Students
Focus: Geriatric Health Care

Geriatric Health Camp: BP, sugar, vision, bone density tests for elders.

Health Talk: Topics like fall prevention, nutrition, mental health in old age.

Demonstration: Proper caregiving techniques for bedridden elderly patients.

Poster Exhibition: “Healthy Ageing – A Right for All.”

Counseling Session: Emotional wellness for lonely or neglected elders.

▪️𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀-Wide Activities (All Levels)

Honor Ceremony: Invite local senior citizens, felicitate them with shawls/flowers.

Intergenerational Games: Fun games with students and elders as partners.

Memory Sharing Wall: Students write “One lesson I learnt from an elder” on sticky notes.

Cultural Program: Folk songs, dances from older generations performed by students.

Moment of Silence: To honor elders who are no longer with us.

𝗡 𝗢 𝗧 𝗘

To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:
1.Conduct National or International days in your school.
2.Take clear photos/videos of each activity.
3.Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to 𝟵𝟵𝟰𝟰𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟵𝟱𝟯 𝗪𝗔.
4.Your school will be acknowledged as a UN Designated School for Youth Engagement and will receive an appreciation note.

𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻


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