Endeavours and Initiatives
 

Education has been rightly called the panacea of all ills and is the most decisive factor in the progress of an individual and of a nation.At the same time, the world is witnessing an unprecedented advancement in the field of science, technology and information  and the need is to keep abreast with the changes  and development occurring in and around the world. It is therefore, unavoidably essential to develop innate   and  inborn  potential of  every  child  to  meet  unforseen and  stringent challenges. In its quest  to foster  the all round personality of a child, the school undertakes various  endeavours and  activities  and  has  ventured  a  number  of initiatives.  The aim is to  develop  an  integrated life, strengthen character and inculcate sensitivity towards society.

1. SCHOLASTIC ENDEAVOURS

The school prepares students to face the challenges of scholastic  pursuits in the form of various scholastic and competitive examinations. It encourages students to participate  in  various examinations like NTSE and MVPP Olympiads, Cyber Olympiads, Ramanujan Talent Search Exam, MCQs and Science Exhibitions etc.

2. SMART CLASSROOMS

As knowledge is available now-a-days at the click of a mouse and the learner seeks for a 'Knowledge  absorbing  society' rather  than  'Knowledge  gathering society', conventional teaching  has been  replaced  by dynamic, student centric, interdisciplinary, project based and digital teaching. To cope with the challenges of modern times, smart classrooms are introduced. Electronic Boards are installed in the  classrooms  and  e-teaching with  its  audio  and  visual  appeal  is helpful  in developing creative, constructive, competitive and confident students.

3. CO SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

To unleash the immense reservoir of creative potential of students, a variety of co- scholastic  activities  are offered. A student selects  an activity of her/his  interest from the activities/Clubs assigned to a class. These skill classes nurture the innate and insatiable qualities  of a child, make learning  fun and impart essential skills useful in day to day life.

4. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

The  school  aims  to  provide  physical  and  mental   fitness,  social  awareness, leadership qualities  and  inculcate  sportsman spirit  in a child. It nurtures  the qualities  of head, hand and heart. It makes a sincere effort to provide its children opportunities to instil good habits for their total physical development and health. PEC India, a CBSE and British Council Initiative Programme is running successfully. Physical education, sports activities, meditation and  drill  classes  and  special coaching  classes  are arranged  for students. Skating, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Archery, Carrom, Chess and Cricket Academies provide coaching to students who are interested to specialize  in their sport of choice. Students are encouraged to participate in various sports competitions organised  at school, state, national  and international levels. Khel Utsav or Sportsmania is organised  to allow children to compete  in healthy sports. Friendly Inter House and Inter Class matches  are also held.

5. LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION

The school  firmly believes  that  education must  empower  the  students to face challenges of life, earn a livelihood and develop a positive approach  through self introspection, self  analysis  and  self-growth.  Topics  which  promote   analytical thinking, bring a positive change  in attitude and addresses social and emotional concerns are discussed with students. Life Skills are integral part of our curriculum and is seamlessly interwoven with the day to day teaching. This is facilitated by the personality development period held weekly with each class.

6. INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH GROOMING QUALITY

In its quest  to foster  an all round  personality,  improve upon  the  quality of life, strengthen character and inculcate sensitivity towards society, the school involves students in various projects, activities and programmes.

1. Communication Skill Nurturing Programme

Students  are  expected  to  have  acquired   a  reasonable  degree   of  language proficiency by the time they leave the school. Keeping in view the need to develop greater  confidence  and acquire language skills necessary for social and academic purposes,  to  appreciate  and  engage   students in  independent reflection   and enquiry, consistent efforts are made to upgrade the level of communication skills. To ensure  that students speak English with confidence  and fluency, incentives  in the form of titles--Ambassador Speaker, Star Speaker and Pilot Speaker in classes Pre-Primary to VIII are given. The school arranges  different  communication skill classes, clubs, workshops, presentations, Rhetorics, Spell Bee contest  for students in   all   classes   especially   primary,   middle   and   secondary.   Communication Enhancement & ASL are internal  part of English Curriculum from Junior to Senior classes. Visit to language labs helps enhance vocabulary, structure in spoken and writing skills.

2. Spell Bee

Language is the most important form of communication with one another. Therefore,  command  over  the  language, be  it  spoken  or written,  is essential. Training of accuracy and spellings in the formative years lays a stron foundation of language skills.

To provide the right platform school conducts Spell Bee. Incentives are awarded in the  form of gold  medal  (95% and  above), silver medal  (90%-94%) and  bronze medal (85%-89%).

3. Math Bee Contest

Maths Bee Contest  is conducted for classes  II to VIII to  make  the  learning  of Mathematics more pragmatic and life oriented at the school level.The students are evaluated on the  basis  of their  mathematical skills by innovative  questioning. Incentives  are awarded  in the form of gold medal (95% and above), silver medal (90%-94%) and bronze medal (85%-89%).

4. Helen O Grady International Classes

Helen O Grady program for students of classes Nursery to VIII and Cambridge wing uses drama as a medium to groom young, keen and enthusiastic learners. In this programme  children learn to express  themselves in articulate and clear English and are encouraged to explore, imagine and speak their mind to evolve as more confident human beings.The unique curriculum which is different for different age groups, is extended to work on life skills and social interaction skills thus helping children achieve an all-round development focusing on Speech, Voice modulation, Vocabulary, Elocution, Storytelling, Mime to Music Recitation, Theatre  and much more.

7. Exploring Untapped Talent

Encouragement and opportunity are provided to students to participate in various activities, to reach their greatest potential, to develop the qualities of 3Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic) and 3H (Head, Heart, Hand).

Assemblies  (Classwise,  Housewise,  Important   Days), Celebrations,   Live  Class Presentations (especially  in  Primary Wing), Classwise  Projects  (Curricular, Co- curricular, Extracurricular  & Sports), Talent Hunt Activities, Intra and Inter class, Intra & Inter House, Interschool events like organisation of ANNUAL EXHIBITION EXPO, TRIUMPH, PRAESTANTIA,   CRESCENDO,   ENSEMBLE,   CROSSROADS, SPECTRUM,  ULLAS UTSAV (Classes II-V), CHRYSALIS  (Nur-Class I), Talent  Hunt, SPORTSMANIA,  ANNUAL DAY &  SAMBHAAV  (Enterprise  Challenge)  and  other cultural activities are conducted throughout the session. Classwise, Subjectwise E- magazine,  newsletters are  made  by the  students. Students participate in MUN (Model United Nations), which is an academic  simulation  of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real world issued based on Sustainable Development Goals with the policies and perspectives fo their assigned countries. The school makes an effort to provide every student a platform to showcase his/her hidden talent and qualities.

8.  'Adopt A Child' Policy and 'I Quest' Classes

Under  'Adopt  a  Child' policy  of  the  school,  teachers give  extra  coaching  to differently abled children. These children are first identified  by teachers. They are provided  with  need  based  and  customized   assignments. Special  classes  are organised  for them  on  Saturdays  where  teachers make  extra  efforts  to  help improve their academic performance.

Similarly in 'I Quest Classes' extra time is devoted to intelligent and gifted students especially in Mathematics and Science.

9. I-Quest Test Series - (Classes III - X)

I-Quest Test Series is an initiative to enhance analytical thinking and inquisitiveness among the students.  This develops their pragmatic approach and enhances interest in science and maths.  With hands on learning experiences, the students get an opportunity to relate with theory.  From each class, top achievers are awarded certificates and medals.

10.  Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)

       “Nurturing young minds to Innovate”

Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) is an initiative launched by the Government of India under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).  The aim of the Atal Tinkering Labs is to foster curiosity, creativity and innovation among young students across India.

These labs are equipped with various resources and tools as 3D printers, robotics like, electronics components, and more, to enable students to experiment, innovate and create solutions to real-world problems.

Key objectives of Atal Tinkering Labs include :

• Cultivating creativity and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
• Encouraging students to explore and experiment with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts along with working on domains such as AR-VR, Artificial Intelligence etc.
• Providing a platform for students to develop problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
• Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by promoting hands-on learning experiences.
• The Atal Tinkering Labs aim to empower students to become future innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in various fields of technology and innovation.  The initiative also seeks to contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global leader in innovation and technology development.

11. AI-Power that will FUEL the Future Global Digital Economy

Schools have an important role to provide learning opportunities for the students and guide them on the path to success. We have identified the need to channelize learning  towards applying innovative  skills and applications that will contribute towards  a robust  future  in a sustainable world. Keeping the  above  objective  in sight, we at DLDAV Model School. Pitampura have introduced Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Classes IX and X. The school has integrated AIOT with science and social science curriculum.

12. ASTRONOMY CLUB

The Astronomy club promotes  and fosters development of science  of astronomy and  related  technology.  The students primarily learn  science  by observing  and analyzing objects around them. It advances the awareness of the cosmos and hosts celestial  gazing on telescopes and astronomy events. Through special workshops and  hands  on  experience activities,  the  club  creates  interest in solar  system, planets, universe and kindles imagination and creativity.

13. THEATRE IN EDUCATION

Theatre is the ultimate immersive art form, targeting every sense simultaneously i.e. visual (spatial - images, gestures), aural (auditory-musical), verbal (linguistic), physical (kinethetic).

The power of theatre in education as a learning tools adds purpose and creativity thus helping  the students to find out their unique  ways to discover answers  for themselves. It ultimately  improves self-esteem and empowers  them with healthy life choices.

The school  has  engaged Asmita Theatre  Group - imparting  education through theatre for students to promote social and emotional concepts such as recognizing and   managing   emotions   demonstrating  empathy,   taking   responsibility   and improving self- awareness.

The workshop enhances the leadership qualities  of the students thereby  giving proper   boost   to   grow   skills   like   learning,   communicating   listening    and experiencing new bonding that can be developed through such platforms.

14. Model United Nations (MUN)

       “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.”

As global citizens the young generation of today is nurtured to be thinkers, creators and path breakers of the future. These youngsters, as global citizens, will build a world order based on human values of universal peace, love and co-existence.  MUN provides a perfect platform for this futuristic endeavour.  The debates and discussions provided in the MUN platform stimulate and act as a catalyst to precipitate these future leaders into great decision makers, and consensus building engage themselves through the discussion and debate on the world’s most pressing problems thus paving the way for the development of 21^st century skills of active listening, global communication, reflection, critical thinking and questioning.

15. Digital Initiative

Cyberite Club of our school  aims to  improve  the  ICT skills of the  students by nurturing  their  creative  and programming  skills, and sharpening their  research and presentation abilities. The club also aims to promote  innovation  among the students as they seek out technological solutions  to problems  that  may arise in school environment. EXPO - Showcase  of events  related  to advancements in the field of technology are held every year. BRIDGE - An Array of Interschool Computer Competitions  is held in the school. CYBER Week celebrations are held to sensitize the  students about  Cyber Crime and  Cyber bullying  issues. At academic  level students are groomed  to use ICT skills developed in collaborative projects under Subject Enrichment activities.

16. Disaster Management

VISION : An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Schools are places where children assemble for learning and spend most of their time each day.  They are the most vulnerable in any disaster or disaster like situation.  Disaster Management Guidelines on School Safety Policy therefore, constitute a critical resource in the learning trajectory of students.

A well-conceived emergency preparedness plan can go a long way not only towards reducing fear and anxiety but also safeguarding oneself from personal injury in the face of potential disaster.  Herein, lies the need of a resilient and precise plan, where communities respond to disaster with a sense of urgency and by developing a holistic and proactive strategy for Disaster Management.

Our school disaster management plan aims –

• To identify and manage hazards in the school
• To prepare and respond to emergencies in school
• To mitigate the effects of disasters on school

We recognize that School Safety is not a one time or static process, it is an ‘on-going’ dynamic process and safety principles need to be incorporated in the day-to-day functioning of the school.  We at DLDAV have in place mechanisms to address everyday issues in relation to mock drills, power outage procedures, early dismissals on account of unexpected events, health and safety concerns, trespassers or accidents etc.

Awareness programmes on local hazards and risk reduction with relevant knowledge and life skills through discussions, drawing competitions, quiz competitions, essay/slogan writing etc. have been proven ways of involving children in meaningful activities. Safety campaigns and preparedness drills have also made important contribution towards enhanced risk awareness amongst children who in turn have become ambassadors of safety, thereby spreading awareness in their communities.

17. Dynamic Alumni

The mission and the vision of the school Alumni under the aegis of DAV United foundation is to connect, engage, succeed and celebrate through programmes and services designed to promote the spirit of lifelong success and alma mater pride.

The Alumni with their wealth of experience and skills support the students in a number of ways and contribute to the school development programmes like :

1. Meet my mentor – Members of alumni guide the students through their experiences in professional mentorship programmes.
2. Scholarship and Fund raising – Deserving and needy students from marginalized sections are provided support.  Sponsorships are arranged when required for the school event.
3. Social service – Service to humanity is the prime focus of alumni and they render social service like free medical checkup camps.
4. Regular reunions of the passed out batches.

18. Recreational Activities

Film shows, picnics, trips, excursions, visits to various places of important and amusement are regularly organised to reduce drudgery and monotony and make education enjoyable.  Shows like Rocksport, Magic Show, Puppet Show are conducted time to time for the benefit of the tiny-tots.

19. Intellectual Grooming & Social Sensitivity Clubs & Activities

INQUISITIVE CLUB - The Inquisitive Club aims to encourage the young minds to delve into the fathomless world of information to dig out seeds of knowledge.  The club intends to broaden the scope of student’s knowledge and prepares the members to face the competitive and information oriented world with confidence.

The school encourages students to participate in the Inter House Annual Quiz ‘Inquisitive Hour.’ The school teams participate in Inter School Quiz such as CBSE Heritage Indian Quiz, HT Pace Quiz, Science Quiz, PCRA Quiz, WWF Quiz, NIE Quiz, Quiz by Government of India, Chandrayaan Maha Quiz, ThinkQ Navy Quiz, Army Quiz, Thailand Quiz, Vishwaroop Olympiad and others.

CYBERITE CLUB – Cyberite Club of our school aims to improve the ICT skills of the students by nurturing their creative and programming skills and sharpening their research and presentation abilities. The club focuses on :

1. Promoting innovation among the students as they seek out technological solutions to problems that may arise in school environment.
2. Acquisition of technical knowledge through various workshops, seminars, presentations, competitions and gaming sessions.
3. Expo – Hub of Innovations – Providing opportunities to explore and nurture students’ talents in cognitive and IT skills, entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills and develop ethical behaviour.
4. Sensitising students about cybercrime and cyber bullying, issues and Stimulate students’ awareness of their social responsibility and usage of social media.
5. Guiding and Motivating students to participate in an array of Interschool Computer Competitions.

SCHOOL INNOVATON AMBASSADORS CLUB – The school innovation club is a student-led organisation within a school that focuses on fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovation among its members.

Key component and activities typically associated with the school innovation club.

1. The club organizes workshops and hands-on activities to provide practical learning experiences and allow students to develop new skills.
2. Students work in teams or individually to develop innovative projects related to environment sustainability, technology, social issues, healthcare, etc.
3. The club invites mentors from academia, industry, or the local community to provide guidance and support to students working on their projects.
4. Participation in Competitions and Events.
5. The club organizes outreach activities such as science fairs, innovation expos, or workshops thus raising awareness about innovation and inspiring others to pursue their creative ideas.

Overall, the Club serves as a platform for students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and make meaningful contributions to their school and community through innovation and creativity.

GLOBAL WATCH CLUB – The Global Watch Club at our school is an initiative aimed at fostering global citizenship and environmental stewardship among students.  Through collaboration with international organisations, the club undertakes various projects focussed on making a positive impact worldwide.  These projects include :

Sambhaav Care n Share : Participation in the School Enterprise Challenge, UK, promoting social entrepreneurship and environmental awareness through activities like eco-enzyme making, organic soap making etc.

Generation Global : Connecting students worldwide to promote dialogue, understanding and intercultural connections through a secure networking platform.

Global Virtual Classroom : Engaging in a web design contest to foster creativity, cross-cultural understanding and technology skills under the aegis of Gove Something Back International, UK.

ENO (Environment Online) : Spreading awareness about tree planting, sustainable development and global solidarity under the aegis of Plant & Care for Peace Campaign, ENO Programme, Finland.

Kindness Matters : Collaborating with UNESCO MGIEP to mobilize youth for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through acts of kindness.

EUGTS (EU goes to school) : Partnering with the WISE Foundation to raise awareness among students about EU-India relations and global issues.  The other partners in this initiative are The European Union Delegation in India, United Nations in India and Danish Water Forum.

These projects empower students to be agents of change and contribute to building a better world for all.

YOUTH TOURISM AND HERITAGE CLUB – The Youth Tourism and Heritage Club at DLDAV Pitampura under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, India, aims to raise awareness among the students regarding the diversity of India’s cultural heritage and to sensitize them towards their role as the custodians of the rich and unique magnificent cultural legacy.  Many activities like Heritage walks, visiting our famous monuments, conducting workshop for the students are organised that inculcates a sense of responsibility for preserving the marvellous treasure which defines India’s cultural identity.

The Heritage Club programmes are designed to involve students in various activities geared towards heritage awareness and education for :

1. Guided Tours of monuments, museums, archives etc.
2. Conservation at Home and at School
3. Making of films on culture and heritage
4. Quiz
5. Organising exhibition, symposia etc. to arouse heritage awareness amongst children
6. Heritage Mela

The Heritage Club project endeavours to create awareness of local culture and tradition among people in the community.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLUB INITIATIVES – Health and Wellness Club at DLDAV Model School Pitampura, through a myriad of initiatives, aims at promoting holistic well-being.  The Club’s Anti-Tobacco drive educates students and community about dangers of tobacco use.  CPR training equips individuals with life-saving skills. During ‘National Nutrition Month’ the club spreads awareness about the significance of healthy eating habits.  Additionally Anti-Cracker campaign advocates for respiratory health and environmental sustainability. Engaging activities such as poster making competitions and quizzes further enhance understanding and involvement in health-related issues among students.  Through these proactive endeavours, the Health and Wellness Club contributes significantly to fostering a culture of health consciousness and empowerment within the school and beyond.

FINLIT CLUB – Financial Literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills.  It is also the ability to make informed judgements and to make effective decisions regarding the use and management of money.  The single biggest difference between financial success and financial failure is how well you manage your money.

The mission of the club is to sensitize students about various aspects of finance through several fun with learning activities, quizzes, crosswords and interactive sessions.

PARYAVISION CLUB – Paryavision Club has been formed in school to sensitize students towards the protection and care of environment.  Club launched massive campaigns to spread awareness for clean environment.  For this, important days are observed like Earth Day, Cleanliness Day, No Plastic Day etc.  The club has joined hands with kids for tigers : The Sanctuary Tiger programme for school students.  This is an educational outreach programme that leads a groundswell of support for nature conservation and protection.

ARYA YUVA (INTERACT) CLUB PROJECTS – The Arya Yuva Club (Interact Club) of DLDAVPP is always ready to serve the community.  The club conducts a myriad of events that aid various causes in society.  It collaborates with numerous foundations and works towards achieving equality of opportunity, justice for all and literacy for each.  These programmes are a step forward in realising the ideal of service before self and are engaged in igniting the potential spark of learning in the marginalised and underprivileged sectors of the society.

ROTI BANK : The members of the Arya Yuva Club (Interact Club) of DLDAV Model School Pitampura and the students of the school enthusiastically participate in Roti Bank organized every Friday.  The freshly made packets of Rotis wrapped in tin foil are hygienically transported to the needy.  The club keeps encouraging the students and teachers alike to donate to this beautiful cause.  Hundreds of packets of Rotis and Biscuits are collected every time and hundreds of people are fed.

PROJECT PATRIKA : Schools consume a large amount of paper on a daily basis and a much larger amount is wasted. Thus, on each floor of the school, the club placed wooden recycling bins.  Every piece of discarded paper is placed in these bins.  After a certain amount has been collected it is sent for recycling.  Through the years the club has sent over 2 tonnes (2000 kg) of paper for recycling which is equal to saving 34 trees.  This year the club donated 500 kgs. saving about 10 trees.

SEWA BHARTI – EACH ONE TEACH ONE : This is a program of imparting education to the children in neighbourhood slums and donating books and notebooks to the children of weaker sections and ‘Spreading smiles to achieve happiness’ by visiting and distributing sweets at the Sewa Bharti MaitriChhaya Orphanage.

DONATION DRIVE : The Arya Yuva Club (Interact Club) of DLDAV Model School Pitampura donated winter and summer clothes to the Sewa Bharti (NGO), Jagat Mitra Foundation, Marriages of Poor Girls/Boys.  The donations are collected from the whole school by Club members.  The collective contribution of the whole school is not only for the children but also for the caretakers and staff members at the NGO.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP : Donate Blood Save Lives.  Interact Club of DLDAV Model School, Pitampura has always been a saviour of many collecting and donating large  number of units of blood to Rotary Blood Bank.

CLIMATE ACTION : The Arya Yuva Club of DLDAVPP worked diligently towards Saving Environment.  Debates in classes are organised. Project like Ecobricks and Milk Packet Recycling are conducted to make the children Environment Saviours.

ELECTORAL LITERACY CLUB : The Electoral Literacy Club is a significant initiative towards empowering young minds in order to build a community of well-informed future voters. The club envisions to encourage a generation of informed, engaged and responsible citizens who are passionate about democracy and actively involved in shaping their society.  The Electoral Literacy Club in school is designed in cultivate a culture of civic engagement, democratic participation and electoral literacy among students. The club principles and civic responsibilities through a variety of interactive activities, promoting active citizenship and response leadership.

READERS’ CLUB : IGNITING THE JOY OF READING :

“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.”

Reading is more than just a habit – it is a journey of exploration and discovery.  It nurtures curiosity, expands knowledge and provides both recreation and valuable information.

To foster a love for reading among students, the club organizes various activities throughout the year.  Students’ Internship Programme is organised annually in collaboration with Scholastic India to promote diverse reading options.  Under this programme, Book Fair is also organised. ‘Meet the Author’ Sessions provide the students a chance to interact with renowned children’s authors for an enriching literary experience.  DEAR Activity (Drop Everything and Read) is conducted regularly in all classes to instil consistent reading habits.  Gold, silver and bronze medals are presented to students of classes II-IX for completing specific reading targets, encouraging enthusiasm and commitment.

Through these initiatives, Readers’ Club aims to create lifelong readers who approach the world with curiosity and wonder.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION CLUB – The Inclusive Education Club, formed by school counsellors and special educators, aims to raise awareness and promote sensitivity within the school community towards individuals with disabilities.

In line with DOE directives various activities at the school level across all wings are organised.  These include celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, organizing an inclusivity quiz, creating wall magazines, conducting mobility and orientation activities, promoting a school-wide inclusivity pledge, screening disability-themed movies, etc.

Monthly updates, along with photographs, are shared with the DOE.  Through these initiatives, the club works to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

ROAD SAFETY PROJECT

Road Safety Campaign and drive sensitizes students, parents and community at large in inculcating civic road sense and grooming them to be future leaders.  The action plan covers areas like monitoring swift movement of traffic around the school in peak hours with special focus on the use of helmets and seat belts like driving and to use footpath towards the entrance to the school.

To contribute to the cause road safety activities are organised for classes Nursery to XII, promoting safety for a sustainable future.

We continue to participate in Global Road Safety Projet : ‘YOUR IDEAS, YOUR INITIATIVES, ROAD SAFETY ACTIONS FOR BETTER ENVIRONMENT.’

HELPAGE INDIA

The school has collaborated with HelpAge India, an NGO to sensitize and awaken students of our school to the needs of elderly people in our society. Visit to old age home, summer internship programmes for abandoned elderly and celebration of Grand Parents Day are organised from time to time.

This inculcates a habit of sharing n caring amongst the students with the community at large.  The motive is to strengthen the bond between the two generations by making our experienced, adorable senior citizens fee lively and happy.