At Deccan Education Society’s English Medium School in Baburaonagar, Shirur, all students were welcomed uniquely by taking a joyful ride in a bullock cart.

On the first day of school, rain accompanied the students. A variety of engaging activities were organized to warmly welcome the students. At the school entrance, students were greeted with a traditional aarti and were given chocolates as they entered. After the school prayer, a bullock cart arrived on the ground. All the students took a round of the school grounds. This unique welcome left the students delighted.

Many students and parents captured selfies at the specially designed "selfie point" to mark the memorable first day of school. Sheetal Dhawale, the class teacher of Standard 4, had decorated the classroom with a Shivdurga (fort) theme to welcome her students. Children were welcomed with stickers featuring the Shivmudra (royal seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) and the names of various Mavalas.

Additionally, several fun and exciting games were organized for the students to enjoy on their first day. The school principal, Dr. Samir Onkar, welcomed the students and extended  his best wishes.  Teachers

Representative Jaishri Dandage, teacher Mrs. Akshata Divekar, and Mr. Lawoo Dharje coordinated the planning and execution of all the activities.