Jamshedpur, May 6: Baar baar aati hain mujhko madhur yaad bachpan teri/ Gaya le gaya is jeevan ki sabse mast khushi meri... (Oh childhood! I am constantly reminded of those good old days with you. You went and took away the best days of my life...).

Nostalgia filled the air at Jamshedpur Public School (JPS) today as students paid tribute to their mothers and the unconditional love they give their children.

On Mother’s Day today, children of the primary section decided to give their mothers a treat and a day off from household chores. The students’ quality circle, Lakshya, arranged a “fun day” for them. Songs, dances, recitation, skits and quizzes were the highlights of the two-hour long programme, which saw mothers of the primary-section students turning up in large numbers.

The warmth in the air and homely ambience in school could be attributed to the occasion itself. Posters and slogans, depicting the relationship between a mother and child and their affection for each other adorned the school premises.

“God could not be everywhere so he made mothers”, “A man’s work is from sun to sun but a mother’s work is never done”, and “Mothers are the reflection of God’s love” read some of the posters.

“Mothers play a vital role in inculcating good values in their children. They form the backbone of the family. I believe, enlightened mothers raise an enlightened family,” said Lalita Sareen, principal of JPS.

“So to appreciate their efforts and thank them the students have invited their mothers and give them a platform to exhibit their talents through an entertainment programme,” she added.

The mothers, on their part, did a smooth switchover from kitchen knife to microphone as they took the stage to present various items. The “never-before-seen” side of their mothers left most of the children awe-struck. While some of the kids watched mesmerised, others cheered aloud. Group songs like Itni shakti humein dena daata, Aa chal ke tujhe and Holi khelat received resounding applause from the young audience. However, the Punjabi dance number was the show-stealer. Subhadra Kumari Chouhan’s “Mera Naya Bachpan” was recited by a group of mothers.

The quiz, which turned out to be a closely-contested one, kept everyone on the edge of their seats.