Newsletter for January to March 2016

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The Newsletter
Edition XXIII
January – March 2016
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom ~George Washington Carver

2. Dear Reader(s)
“A Positive Attitude can really make dreams come true.”
Here we come up to the last lag of this session with this issue
of the Newsletter. It’s been an eventful year, with changes and
challenges. I am looking forward to a more splendid academic
year- a year that will certainly have its own challenges, but
hopefully the good kind. Let’s create a future full of optimism
and enthusiasm, a future where every endeavour will succeed.
A little patience and sobriety will help us see through.
Remember, you never get the chicks by breaking the eggs; they
hatch. Where there is life, there is hope. Good luck for all our
aspirants… Keep toiling hard.
Editorial
Editorial Team
Teachers:
Ms. Sapna CharhaMs.Naina Nagpal
Ms. Neetu Luthra
Ms. Shruti Uppal
Ms. Ritu Tiwari

3. Dear students,
“Nothing can come in between you and your destiny, if you
grab hold of every opportunity. Nothing can come in between you and your fate, if
you strive to be great. Nothing can come in between you and success, if you give it
your best shot and nothing less.”
With the exams on the horizon for all of you, I want to wish you all the best for
the final leap.
This can be a stressful time of year but a little stress can be a good motivator. We
must make the extra effort we need to succeed. Stress can help us get off the
couch and pursue our goals.
When we’re feeling anxious or stressed, the thing we are most worried about is
failure. If things don’t feel as if they are going as planned right now, I urge you to
keep going. Work forward and learn everything that comes along the way. You
will learn more from your failure than from something you never achieved.
With the finish line in sight, I urge you to stay open-minded and positive, and
make your very best efforts over the next few weeks. This is your chance to help
shape your future.
I wish you all the best for the upcoming session and for the adventures that await
you in the months and years to come.
Principal’s Message

4. TODDLERS‟
TREND

5. The young lot of Pre School spoke their mind out
and expressed their thoughts through a
rhythmical creation during an English
Recitation Competition held on February 12, 2016
(Friday). The participants recited poems on
topics like trees, flowers, teachers, mother etc.
Their costumes complemented their poems very
well. The students made the best use of their
rhetoric skills and won the hearts of every one
present.
In order to help our little students get closer to
nature, Nature walk was conducted for the
students of Class Pre Primary and Class I on
February 15 , 2016 (Monday) and February 17, 2016
(Wednesday). The tiny scholars were taken to the
District Park, Pitam Pura for the same. This
educational cum recreational tour assisted in
making the students realize the need to preserve
our environment and plant more trees. It was
indeed a chirpy day with a lot of learning.
„Poetry helps us appreciate the beauty of language.‟
No other place on earth is as calm as the lap of Mother Nature.

6. A Solo Dance Competition was held for
classes Pre Primary and Class I on
February 17, 2016 (Wednesday) and
February 18,2016 (Thursday) respectively.
The students danced to the tunes of
famous Bollywood tracks and captivated
the audience with their choreography and
expression. The judges applauded the
efforts put in by all the participants.
With the intent to arouse the feeling of
patriotism in the heart of our tiny tots,
Republic Day was celebrated with great
enthusiasm. An array of activities like
Tricolour Flag Making, Colouring of
National Flag and Circle talk were
conducted for the same. It was a day filled
with love and respect for the martyrs.
„Dance is the language used by the soul to express itself‟
„Paying tribute to the patriots „

7. Show and Tell activity was conducted for
the students of Pre Primary on
March 15, 2016 (Tuesday) wherein the tiny
toddlers brought an object of their choice
and described in front of their classmates.
The activity helped students to sharpen
their imaginative thinking and also polish
their oratory skills. Their efforts were
applauded by everyone.
In order to enlighten the minds of young learners of class IV, a story telling
session was organised on 26 February 2016(Friday). The enactment by various
characters along with captivating stories tickled the funny bone of the audience.
The importance of stepping into the world of imagination through reading and
narrating stories was also discussed. The riveting session came to an end with
interesting riddles and brain teasers. The session was thoroughly enjoyed by one
and all.
„Let the wings of my imagination unfold‟
A COLOURFUL MELANGE

8. Seniors’Seniors’
SpeakSpeak

9. A cleanliness drive with a spate of activities was
undertaken on January 17, 2016 in accordance to the
nationwide Swachh Bharat Cleanliness Campaign
launched by Prime Minister Mr.Narender Modi. The
students participated in Poster Making Competition
and Nukkad Natak that highlighted the importance of
hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness. The entire drive
was quite inspiring and motivating. The students
realized that any work is best done when it is carried
out by a person himself. It also made the students
aware of the dignity of labour.
„Keep your surroundings clean‟

10. In an effort to broaden horizons and learn
about educational systems in other countries,
a delegation of nine principals from South
Korea paid a hearty visit on January 19, 2016.
They were given a cultural welcome that
showcased vibrance of rich hues of Indian
culture. They took sessions where students
were given a glimpse of Korean Culture. The
exchange allowed students to interact
and participate in new and unique
experiences.
Bridging the Cultural Ties
67th
Republic Day was celebrated with great
vigour and fervour on January 25, 2016. The
speech by Madam Principal was solemn
reminder of the great martyrs and their
contribution to the country which infused the
feelings for the nation in the young hearts.
Reminiscing the martyrs.

11. A flowery welcome was bestowed upon Dr. Koichi Wakata
–JAXA astronaut on February 8, 2016. This distinguished
personality has set a record for the longest stay in space
in Japanese Human Space flight. Budding scientists were
awakened by his presentation on Current Status of
Manned Space Flight and Future Expectations. He shared
his unmatched experience in his space shuttle
„Endeavour‟. He left with a message to never give up on
your dreams and be passionate to accomplish anything in
life.
Never give up, astronaut tells pupils
To bid Adieu to outgoing students of class XII and to bless them for
there upcoming examination, Sai Sandhya was organized in the school
premises. Students were welcomed with an auspicious tilak ceremony
after which students were escorted to a musical evening of
Sai Sandhya where Madam Principal invoked the blessings of almighty
by lighting the diyas. Melodious bhajans mesmerized the audience. The
aura brought positive vibes and instilled inner strength to the board
class. Each student took the blessings of their Alma mater and prayed
for their success.
Bidding A Cheerful Adieu

12. The beautifully decorated pristine at Chhatarsal Stadium was abuzz with activities as the
enthusiastic modernites celebrated the Annual Function on January 31, 2016. The mood
was upbeat and festive. The Chief Guest, Justice S. N. Dhingra and Wrestler Mr. Sushil
Kumar gave an auspicious beginning to the programmed by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The theme of the annual Event Colosseum „One Vision One World‟ conveyed a rich display
of colour and music, accompanied by budding talent had the audience breaking into loud
applause. The programme concluded with the exuberant finale performance which urged
everyone to spread delight and gaiety all around. It was a moment of merriment for one
and all.
Annual Day lights up the field

13. To acquaint the parents with the policy, philosophy, culture, school code,
academics and class activities, an Orientation Programme was held for the
parents of nursery on March 27, 2016.
Ms. Ramon Llamba, a renowned life and business coach at Golden Age graced
the occasion. She was accompanied by Ms. Manu Rawal, a distinguished Fashion
Designer and an Expert life coach. Madam Principal Ms. Alka Kapur, too, made the
day special with her vibrance. The programme began with the rendition of en-
chanting welcome song which was followed by a cultural fiesta. Thereafter, the
chief guest addressed the gathering to nurture good eating habits and develop
self esteem in children. Ms. Alka Kapur motivated all the parents to spend quality
time with their children and give constant encouragement and support to them.
Satisfied parents left the school premises, looking forward to the start of their
child‟s school life.
Keeping parents up to date

14. WORKSHOPS

15. Ms. Anakshi Ritesh Wadhwa and Ms. Anjali Verma attended a two day long Annual
Conference from February 16 to February 17, 2016 at Air Force Auditorium Subroto
Park. Based on the theme of „A Learning Revolution for Sustainable Development Goals‟.
the resource persons Dr. Yujulu Medury Mr. Y.S. K Seshu Kumar , Prof Anant Agarwal
and Ms. Pratibha Prahlad urged to redefine the teaching learning process so that it
becomes more effective. They also emphasized to explore technology that can go far
beyond the walls of a classroom. The session broadened the horizons of one and all.
National Progressive Schools Conference :
A Building Block for our future generation
“Being able to communicate effectively is the most important of all life skills”
Ms. Neetu Luthra along with five students attended a Training Programme on
Communication Strategies organized by N.K. Bagrodia Public School, Rohini on
February 9, 2016. The resource person Mr. Nishant Bansal highlighted the basic
concept of communication and active learning. These keywords would create a
platform for a person to become a better orator. An individual action plan
introspected by the students was yet another hallmark of the day. It was a fun n frolic
fiesta for the participants that enlivened the atmosphere with interaction and
enrichment.
Effective Tools of Communication

16. AWARDS
AND
ACHIEVEMENTS

17. Merits and Achievements
Parakh Foundation conferred two awards for embarking on
journey with a vision of designing the world of education with
relentless efforts namely ‘The Hellenism School Award’ for the
Best Science Lab Research Technology and ‘The Babylonia School
Award’ for the best infrastructure. Principal Madam
Ms. Alka Kapur was felicitated by Ms. Kirron Kher for creating an
environment for the school which makes it congenial for the
growth of the students.

18. It was a moment of pride as Soumya Sharma of Class VI B won the first
prize in National Level Essay Writing Competition in Sanskrit language
conducted by PCRA on January 16, 2016. She was felicitated with a cash
prize of Rs. 30,000/- , a trophy, a laptop, a certificate and a study tour to
Japan. She was also interviewed by PCRA team. Her achievement indeed,
brought exhilaration and ecstasy.
Himanshu Singh of Class X has added another feather
to the school’s cap by bagging the First Rank in
National Level Astronomy Olympiad 2015 organized
by Orange Education Pvt. Ltd. He is the fortunate one
to be sponsored a free trip to NASA Kennedy Space
Center, USA. His meritorious distinction has made the
school fraternity feel proud as he became the Ist Rank
holder by beating 200000 students from 1500
strongly ranked schools across the nation. He brought
recognition by his undaunted and meticulous efforts .
Celebration all the way
HALL OF FAME

19. Incredible Achievement
It was indeed a moment of great pride that
the school has been placed amongst one of
the top 500 schools across the nation and
top CBSE schools of Delhi and NCR against
4000 schools across the sub continent and
the Middle East. Madam Principal was
rewarded in School Excellence Award
Function held on February 4, 2016 at
Le Meridien, New Delhi organized by
Brain Feed. The efforts and diligence of one
and all worked wonders for the institution
after proving its mettle on the rigorous
parameters set up by Brain Feed.
In an endeavour to hone out the creativity of the students, UNESCO Club and
Association of India organized a painting competition on the topic ‘Here is my
life’. 5 students expressed themselves very well on the canvas and won
accolades for the school.
Simran Surana of class III was felicitated with the Organizer Award whereas
Ishita Rawat and Khanak Agrarwal of Class III, Kriti Luthra of class V and
Chirag Garg of Class VI received Certificate of Appreciation.
‘Winning is just a habit’

20. Proud Moment
14th World Children’s HAIKU Contest 2015-2016 was organized under the
aegis of Japan Airlines Limited, on the theme ‘Morning India’.
It is a moment of immense pride as a team of seven students has been
selected as HAIKU winners. Furthermore, Mansha Bhatia of class VII-D
has been honoured and placed in top 5. All the winners will be felicitated
in the JAL Grand prize distribution ceremony on April 26, 2016. The
students who have been selected are:-
1. Kanishka Santwani III-A
2. Simra Surana III-A
3. Shubhamb Bansal IX-B
4. Jessica Sethi III-D
5. Savitur Sharma III-C
6. Muskan Mittal VIII-E
6th GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD-
SCHOOL MEDAL WINNERS
Rank Name of the Student Class Medal
First Vrinda Aggarwal VII A Gold
Second Aryan Arora VII E Silver
Third Aayush Gehlot VII E Bronze
Rank Name of the Student Class Score AIR
1 Amitoj Singh Pahuja VIII 33 99
National Finalist

21. S. No. Name of the Student Class Medal
1 Shakti Kochar IV Gold
2 Ridhima Jain V Gold
3 Rakshak Sethi V Silver
4 Chirag Sehgal VI Gold
5 Reejak Pal Singh VI Silver
6 Yashika Sharma VI Bronze
7 Harshit Bhaskar VII Gold
8 Gorwanshi Verma VII Silver
9 Navya Kocher IX Gold
10 Kunal Kapoor IX Silver
11 Harshit Aggarwal IX Bronze
12 Prateek Aggarwal X Gold
13 Himanshu Singh X Silver
14 Mahek Gupta X Bronze
Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Olympiad (ABHO)
MPS – Soaring High In an endeavour to promote cleanliness –
To bring out a basic human value of cleanliness, Swachhta Campaign
was conducted from 1 to 15 November 2015. A plethora of activities
were organized such as Poster Making for different categories and
themes to bring out the message of Swachhta pledge. A skit was
performed with a message on sound health practices focusing on proper
toilet use and personal hygiene. Poster of Vidushi Aggarwal of VIII E
was selected among the best 20 entries at the National Level. Another
feather was added to the cap as the skit also won accolades.

22. THANK
YOU