NEWS AND EVENTS

“Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”

-Swami Vivekananda

“Trees are the kindest things we grow”. This has been rightly said as the needs of all the living

beings are fulfilled by them. But their depleting numbers have become a serious issue. To make

students aware of this issue and by taking initiative towards it, Manav Mandir High Schoolst

celebrated Tree Plantation drive in its premises. The 1 week of July month was celebrated as

'Nature Conservation week'. All the students enthusiastically participated in the activity of

planting trees and adorning the school premises with beautiful potted plants. Principal Mrs.

C.L.Madhuri encouraged students to preserve trees which play a vital role in maintaining the

ecological balance. She added that it is the responsibility of each citizen not only to grow trees but

also take care and protect them.

ND TH2 JULY TO 6 JULY 2018 VAMAHOTSAV CELEBRATION.

Vol 2. July - September 2018 News Bulletin Published by: MMHS-CBSE

TH20 JULY 2018 MOON LANDING DAY CELEBRATION:

VISIT TO NEHRU PLANETARIUM.

Forty-five years ago on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to

ever walk on the moon. What was once considered the biggest step towards the discovery of our

solar system is now only the first step on a much larger journey. As Neil Armstrong stated after

stepping on the moon for the first time, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

(Affiliated to CBSE)

Smt.N.R.P.Sheth Multipurpose High School, Malbar Hill

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“The key to greener planet is in your hands”.

“Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because

of your own limited imagination” – Mae Jemison

As we continue to leap and learn more about our earth and its surrounding planets, Manav Mandir

students were educated about the facts of moon with a Science Film Show entitled Passage to the

Moon and Moon within reach. Students also participated in the contests organized during the

Moon Landing Day Celebration at Nehru Science Centre.

TH25 JULY 2018 MARATHI POEM RECITATION ANDHANDWRITING COMPETITION.

TH27 JULY 2018 GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATION:

thOn 27 July 2018, the management, teachers, staff & students of Manav Mandir High School

celebrated the auspicious day of Guru Purnima with great reverence and devotion. This day is

celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) ofAsadha month of the Hindu calendar in all parts of the

world. A special assembly was conducted, marked by the floral tribute by teachers and students to

Maa Sarasvati in ritualistic respect of guru puja. The program started with the shloka “Guru

Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwar”. Speeches in English, Hindi and Marathi

highlighted the importance of Guru. Students performed a skit showing dedication, love and

impartialities of Guru.

Poem Recitation is a mode of Expression, A medium to reflect the talents of the young ones.

Rhymes can prove to be instrumental stepping stones for young children to learn Marathi. These

help them especially in the early stages of learning a language. The language of the state ofth

Maharashtra is Marathi, so keeping this in mind on 25 July 2018, a Marathi Poem Recitation

Competition for primary section and Marathi Handwriting Competition for Secondary Section

was organized to motivate and encourage children to recite beautiful poems in Marathi and exhibit

their beautiful handwritings in the state language. All the students from Grade I – IV participated

and recited the poems with great enthusiasm and expression.

“Guru is aspiration; guru is inspiration”.

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TH8 AUGUST 2018 ENGLISH POEM RECITATION AND

ELOCUTION COMPETITION.

The famous words lingered on in the mind of all those who were lucky to witness the Manavth

Mandir High School Poem Recitation and Elocution Competition on the 8 August 2018, in the

School Assembly Hall. The participants of elocution competition, exhibited perfect nuances and

finer points that go into making a public speech interesting and captivating. The poise, self-

confidence and praiseworthy articulation delivered by the speakers with uncommon sense of

conviction, made the event a benchmark for the fellow students, also providing utmost

satisfaction and pride to the teachers. Some factors which were adjudged during the competition

were voice quality, speech content and delivery standards with appropriate topics. Students

participated in Poem Recitation Competition with full enthusiasm and eagerly waited for their

turn. They all showed great confidence, expression and talent. They all thoroughly enjoyed

themselves.

"Admiration comes easy to a person, who is endowed with the fine art of public speaking, whoadorns common thoughts with the grace of elocution, and the elegancy of style”

TH15 AUGUST 2018 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.

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Every citizen of India is well aware that 15th August is the day when India got its independence

from British rule to become a free country. The day is celebrated all over in unity with great

patriotism. Manav Mandir High School celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day at the School

Grounds at 8:00 am. The anchors for the day welcomed the Chief Guest Ex-Coporator Mr.Pramod

Mandrekar, Trustee Shri Kishorbhai Dave, CEO Mr.Paliwal, Principal Mrs.C L Madhuri,

Administrator Mr.Varma, Co-ordinator Mrs.Sinha escorted by the School Band. The programme

began with welcoming of the Chief Guests. The Chief Guest hoisted the national flag along with

the dignitaries. The School Choir enhanced the spirit of patriotism by singing 'I salute my flag.'

Students from grade V-X participated in a cultural programme organised to celebrate the

Independence Day. The programme began with a English speech about the importance of 15th

August and the sacrifice of thousands of freedom fighters. Grade VIII students sang a medley of

songs composed on Mother India. An energetic speech in Hindi spoke not only about the

importance of the day but also how citizens can contribute to making India a better country. Grade

VI sang patriotic song dedicated to the National Flag of India which played a major role in the

Independence Struggle. Students of Grade V and VI performed an energetic dance on a patriotic

song. A power packed lezim performance won everyone's hearts and was followed by a vote of

thanks. The program ended with the distribution of sweets to all the students.

ST21 AUGUST 2018 MONSOON HIKE.

Monsoon Hike is an outdoor activity where students get an opportunity to explore nature and feel

one with it. The students of Manav Mandir High School were excited to the Monsoon Hike.

Students from Grade V to X boarded the buses bound to Moksh Mantra campsite at Pen in

Maharashtra on early morning of 21st August 2018. On their way students were served delicious

breakfast and they enjoyed themselves singing many songs and played games.

On reaching Moksh Mantra

students participated in various activities like Archery, Rifle Shooting and Rope Course. Students

enjoyed playing Volley Ball and Football in the rain. Post lunch on their trek students learnt about

different types of fauna and paddy fields. Everyone returned with sweet memories of the trip.

Truly the monsoon hike was a fun treat to the city kids.

The view of

campsite was absolutely breathtaking and memorable. The clouds brushed against the hills

surrounding us, and a shallow stream separating the vast grassland.

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“Sometimes some of these side excursions and field trips are useful and we should manage to fitthem in the book somewhere”

RD23 AUGUST 2018 ROBOTICS WORKSHOP.

On 23rd August 2018 students of Manav Mandir High School attended a short workshop onRobotics It enlightened students on interaction with real-world programs, providing experimentallearning activities that push students to investigate, understand, and create solutions.

TH24 AUGUST 2018 RAKHI MAKING COMPETITION.

“Achievers are not born talented. But they possess the 'I can do it attitude.”

The bond of love which is chaste

great

Students showed a keen interest on the occasion

and a beautiful environment was created made of joy and love.

between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of

human emotions. 'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate this emotional

bonding by a holy thread around the wrist. This thread, which pulsates with sisterly love and

sublime sentiments, is rightly called the 'Rakhi'. It means 'a bond of protection', and Raksha

Bandhan signifies that the strong must protect the weak from all that's evil. Rakhi Makingth

competition was organized for the students of Grade I to IX in Manav Mandir High School on 24

August 2018, Friday. All the students participated with zeal and enthusiasm and prepared

colourful Rakhi and made the event successful. Teachers preached to the students about

significance of the festival and told them stories.

ST31 AUGUST 2018 JANMASTAMI CELEBRATION.

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The students of Manav Mandir High School celebrated Janmasthami with a special assembly,

highlighting that whenever there is a dominance of malevolence, 'He' will reincarnate to destroy

the evil and save the good. It was brought to life by students in their speeches. Students of Grade I

and II were dressed up in traditional wear looking especially like mini versions of Lord Krishna

and Radha. All the students from Grade I to X were given a chance to form pyramids and break the

Dahi Handi re-creating the childhood events of Lord Krishna's life when he used to steal curd from

the vessels hung in the houses of Vrindavan. After breaking the Handi all the students shared the

booty of fruits and candies. The celebration came to an end with children dancing to the beats of

Dahi Handi songs.

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”

SPORTS ACTIVITY (August/September)2018

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Manav Mandir’s Students participated in MSSA- Inter School Football Tournament at Azad

Maidan in under 17 boys Category on 24-08-18 against Sabo Siddique (Byculla). On 31-08-18

against Jamnabai (Juhu), and on 07-09-18 against IES Modern English (Dadar).

Manav Mandir’s Students participated in D.S.O Kabaddi Tournament in Boys under 17 category

on 24-08-18 at Dharavi (sion).

Viraj Singh of grade VIII was selected for 2nd Level in Yoga DSO Competition at zonal Level.

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Even though no single global standard for clean air exists, there are many different definitions of

clean air. The air quality outdoors varies depending on emissions from industries nearby, traffic

exhaust and local regulation. Indoors, the air can be two to five times more polluted than the air

outside according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Studies show that breathing

clean air can contribute to your health and well-being. Blue air purifier conducted a workshop for

students of Grade I to X creating an awareness about the health risk caused by poor quality air.

Students were asked simple questions related to air pollution and how they can contribute to

reducing it.All the students participated in the workshop.

TH4 SEPTEMBER 2018 BLUE AIR.

TH5 SEPTEMBER 2018 TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATION

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The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizing, and inspires his listener with the

wish to teach himself. In India 5th September is celebrated as Teachers Day as a mark of tribute to

the contribution made by teachers to the society. 5th September is the birthday of a great teacher Dr.

Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education, and was a well-known

diplomat, scholar, President of India and above all a Teacher. Teachers Day was celebrated in

Manav Mandir High School on September 5, 2018 and the celebration began at 8 am in the

morning, in the school assembly hall. The program began with a prayer song sung by the school

choir who welcomed the guests with a welcome song and a speech. One of the students then gave a

peek into the life of Dr Radhakrishnan through his speech. A dance and a song in gratitude to the

teachers were performed by the students. The highlight of the show was a fashion show which was

performed by the teachers which was followed by a speech by the Principal who spoke about the

significance of Teachers Day. After the celebration, the students and teachers left for their

respective classrooms where the celebrations continued. Students expressed their love and

gratitude through flowers and handmade cards.

TH TH7 TO 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR STUDENTS

AND STAFF.

Dental Services

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TH7 SEPTEMBER 2018 CHIDREN MOVEMENT FOR CIVIC AWARENESS.

thThe students and staff of Manav Mandir High School celebrated 'Hindi Diwas' on 12 September

2018 in the school with great fervour.Aspecial assembly was organised which students performed

in Hindi to show their appreciation towards the national language. Going ahead with the

celebrations students gave speeches highlighting the importance of Hindi Language. The children

depicted the Indian culture which gives youth the inspiration of how one needs to lead their lives.

They recited many poems in Hindi and spoke on the importance of the language in the

contemporary society. Different songs and dances added energy to the celebration and promoted

national Integration and unity in diversity.

CMCA helps children become vigilant and active citizens of the country. They help students

develop life skills, fight for the rights. A CMCA club launch was organised by students of Gradeth

VII on 7 September 2018. Students participated actively in the launch and also organised games

like Word Search and Quiz based on India.

TH12 SEPTEMBER 2018 HINDI DIWAS.

STAY FIT WITH MICKEY MINNIE - FITNESS WORK SHOP.

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The students of Manav Mandir High School celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and

gaiety. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and

Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav. Being concerned about

the growing environmental pollution Manav Mandirites chose to worship Lord Ganesha The

symbol of wisdom in form of an image. Students participated in a special assembly followed by

aarti and distribution of Prasad. All the students prayed to Lord Ganesha to bless them and remove

obstacles from their lives. Grade VII students of Manav Mandir High School part of CMCA group

found a unique way to celebrate the universally popular festival 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. Manav

Mandirites have always had a sincere concern for the environmental pollution caused by air and

water. Kids therefore made the idols of their favorite God Ganesh with non toxic clay, flour, leaves

without any chemical colours, thus contributing towards a better environment and a brighter

future.

Stay Fit with Mickey and Minnie organized a workshop for students of Grade I to III as a part of

healthy initiatives for schools. Through this initiative they encouraged kids to participate in a

dance activity that was healthy and fun. Children were taught various fun-filled, easy to follow

dance steps and also a 'dance along' Mickey and Minnie video demonstrating the specially

choreographed dance routine. It was projected which the kids followed and performed together

with their friends.

TH19 SEPTEMBER 2018 GANESH CHATURTHI & ECO FRIENDLYGANESHA MAKING.

SEPTEMBER 2018 LODHA FOUNDATION DRAWING COMPETITION.

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure.

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1. Workshop on “Bullying among students and strategies for prevention” was

conducted by Principal C. L. Madhuri to the teachers.

20.7.2018. STAFF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME:

MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL (C.B.S.E.) GROUP-I

SR.NO NAME PRIZES AMOUNT

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JANAK RAWAL

SAMRUDDHA MORE

GAURESH M CHOUDHARI

SIMRAN K GOHIL

NIMISHA. S. SANAP

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CONSOLTION

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MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL GROUP-II(C.B.S.E.)

SR.NO NAME PRIZES AMOUNT

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NARESH G MALI

ROHAN S KANGNE

PARTH V GAJBHIYE

TANISHQUE DESHMUKH

SAKSHAM V KHATALE

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The Resource person and teachers discussed and designed comprehensive intervention strategies

involving students, teachers, families, and communities. Building bullying prevention programs

based on principles of science and supported by a scientifically valid evidence of effectiveness

applying school discipline rules, policies, and sanctions fairly and consistently. Implementing the

policies at all levels, including primary, middle, and high school. Motivating students and teachers

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2. VALUE EDUCATION IN SCHOOL:

On 13.7.18 a Workshop on VALUE EDUCATION was conducted for teachers. Values are the

priorities individuals and societies attach to certain beliefs, experiences, and objects, in deciding

how they shall live and what they shall treasure. Issues and challenges in inculcating values among

students were discussed. Teaching domains that were identified to inculcate values were cognitive,

affective and dispositional. The Teacher's task is to enhance capacities and teachers hope is to

encourage commitments. The Critical points focused were to know nature and sources of values,

Need to develop empathy, evaluative skills and be encouraged to commit to worthy values. Values

are permeated and hidden in the curriculum and we need to focus on these values in each and every

learning area was reiterated by the resource person C. L. Madhuri.

“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”

about this serious problem of bullying so that they themselves can make a difference by presenting

strategies that are clear, relevant, and comprehensible to both the teachers and students, thus

creating an environment where students feel safe. This can be done by teachers reporting bullying,

and knowing that they will be protected from retaliation by maintaining confidentiality whenever

possible. By increasing the amount of time students are supervised at recess, lunch breaks, and

class changes. It also requires teachers to consistently enforce the rules and apply age-appropriate

penalties, if the rules are to have any meaning. Teachers should be provided with effective

classroom management training including working with students with special needs. This will

remove any excuse that new students might have for bullying other students. It also stresses the

importance the school places on counteracting bullying.

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DATE: 06/07/2018 VAN MAHOTSAV

MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOLNAV-VIDHYA DREAM WORLD

Year 2018 - 2019

ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTHS JULY TO SEPTEMBER-2018

We celebrated Van Mahotsav by planting sapling in the school to raise the awareness of treesamong children.

DATE: 11/07/2018 FILED TRIP TO GARDEN :Monsoon walk and fun trip at Kamala Nehru Park.

ROAD SAFETY :

The children were shown the traffic signal and the zebra crossing. They met the traffic policemanwho gave them instructions in the traffic rules.

DATE: 25/07/2018 FISH AQUARIUM

Children enjoyed a Visit to the aquarium that was planned for a practical introduction to marineanimals.

VISIT TO RAILWAY STATION:

DATE: 26 /07/2018 COOKING ACTIVITY:

As a part of monsoon magic team activity Corn bhel was made.

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The Visit to the railway station gave them an insight about trains, ticket window and indicator etc.

14/8/2018 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION :

Children were dressed up as national Leaders and spoke enthusiastically about their love for the country.

DATE: 21/08/2018 RAKHI MAKING :

Children showed their creativity while making Rakhis.

DATE: 24/08/2018COOKING ACTIVITY & RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATION :

The activity of making delicious chocolate balls was enjoyed by one and all. Raksha Bandhan wascelebrated by tying rakhi and eating the handmade sweets.

DATE: 31/08/2018 CELEBRATING JANMASHTAMI :ACTIVITY :

Celebrated the birth of Krishna by breaking Dahi Handi and danced to the beats of the music. AnAudio visual was shown to kids which was related to the life of Krishna.

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DATE:05/09/2018 TEACHERS DAY :

Children made cards on teachers day and presented to the teachers.

DATE:14/09/2018 ACTIVITY:

DATE:20/09/2018

The Ganesh idol was immersed in water on Ganesh visarjan day.

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As a part of Ganesh Chaturthi children made eco-friendly Ganesh idol out of the clay withprofessional help.