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THE BRITISH CO-ED HIGH SCHOOL
at 6 different levels.
Out of 45 students who appeared for the KET exam, 15
students cleared the exam with distinction. Gurleen
Kaur & Manveer Kaur from class 6 have scored 98/ 100.
Out of 47 students who had appeared for the PET
examination (Level B1), 9 students cleared the exam
with distinction. Aditi Bhaskar from class 8 scored 96/
100. Distinction holders were honored by PLANET EDU th
at New Delhi on 8 Feb' 2014.
NOTE: Cambridge English Exams are valid for life that is
the students will not need to take the exam again. These
certified exam levels ultimately get the students to Level
C2 i.e. Certificate of Proficiency in English which is
equivalent to IELTS Level.
NEWSLETTER DEC' 13 - FEB' 14 DEC' 13
Cambridge ESOL Exam
For the Cambridge English Exam (also known as ESOL th th th
exam) about 200 plus students appeared on 4 , 5 and 6
Dec'13. The students were assessed for the four skills-
reading; writing, speaking and listening at Young Learners
English- Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET (Key English Test)
and PET level (Preliminary English Test).
Exams scores are mapped according to the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Visit to the Verka Milk Plant'Milk is called a complete food because it contains the right
amount of nutrients required for our body.'
This is what is taught to us every year. These days, various
companies sell packaged milk which is easily available.
Giving us the privilege to see how milk and
milk products are produced, our school organized a trip to
the Verka Milk Plant situated on Sirhind Road, Patiala.
High achievers being honored at New Delhi.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Dec' 13
Cambridge ESOL Exam conducted
Visit to the Verka Milk Plant
ISA Presentation
Annual Sports Meet
Christmas Celebrations
Jan' 14
Investiture Ceremony
Feb' 14
GK Quiz
Founder's Day Celebration
Farewell Party
An active effort to improve the lives
of others
Sports
What's new in our Library
Article for parents- Thoughts to ponder
We travelled by school bus. On reaching the destination,
we were organized into groups and taken round the plant.
We saw how milk was tested, treated, purified and
packed. We also saw various areas where ghee, kheer,
curd, cheese etc were produced. After this we went to the
canteen and bought eatables for ourselves. This educative
and enjoyable trip is still fresh & green in our minds.
Srishti
VII- NJ
ANNUAL SPORTS MEET
thThe 9 Annual Sports Meet was held at the British Co-Ed
thHigh School, Patiala on 18 Dec'2013. Mr. Shiva Thapa, the
youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympic Games,
was the Chief Guest. The meet started with a beautiful
display of parade by the students. It was followed by
lighting of the torch & oath ceremony. As soon as the meet
was declared open by our Chief Guest all the students were
thrilled to perform their best.
The students of classes IV to VIII were involved in drill
displays such as: Gymnastics, P.T, Aerobics etc.
The presence of parents on the occasion boosted students
to perform well.
The students from classes IV to XII participated in various
sporting events like 100mtr, 200mtrs race, three-legged
race and many more. The musical chairs played by parents
added a very good fun element to the event.
A speech by Mr. Shiva Thapa was a great inspiration for all
our students to aspire to do well in sports.
As he rightly said, “Winning is not everything but
participating & dedication is more important & that is what
we call actual winning.” The sports event ended
successfully with a token of thanks by the Principal, Ms.
Rosa.
The Sports Trophy 2013-14 was lifted by Teresa House.
Punardeep Singh of class XII was announced as the Best
Sports Boy & Bisman Kaur of class X got the title of Best
Sports Girl.
ISA PRESENTATION
The British Co-Ed High School recently won the
International School Award from the British Council.
Since the school's dossier of work of the projects and
activities fulfilled has been of such a high standard, the
school has now been appointed as an Ambassador in
order to instruct and mentor schools in Punjab to
undertake the projects to fulfill the criterion for this
award.
In this regard, a presentation was organized for the
Principals and Vice- Principals of different schools of
Patiala & Chandigarh. Mrs. Jaspal Kaur, from Kapurthala,
delivered the presentation which was very informative.
Along with the British Co-Ed High School some of the
schools who were part of this presentation were: YPS
Patiala, YPS Mohali, St. Stephen's Chandigarh, Jawahar
Navodhya Patiala, and Govt. University School.
Mrs. Jaspal Kaur delivering a presentation
on ISA to the participants.Students of Tolstoy house parading on the beats of the drum
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House Captains taking pledge for fair sports Students getting ready for three- legged race.
Mr. Shiva Thapa, the Chief Guest, declaring the meet open Teachers moving carefully to win the balance race.
Synchronized dumbbell display by the students of class VI. Parents enjoying Musical Chairs.
Athletes running to get laurels for their houses.Students of Teresa House receiving the trophy from
Mr. Shiva Thapa & Rosa Ma'am.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
As we do every year, all the students and staff members thdevotedly celebrated Christmas Day in the school on 20
Dec' 13. The students prepared a beautiful Nativity Play on
the birth of the Infant Jesus. The school choir also sang
mesmerizing Christmas Carols.
The school was decorated in a very colorful & festive manner.
The celebrations were not for our students only. Students
from Jawahar Navodhya School, Deaf & Dumb School and
Govt. School, Jawalapur, Patiala were also a part of the
merriment.
Rosa Ma'am cut the cake to start the feast and all the guests
were given the cakes, sweets & the eatables which they all
relished. They were also given Christmas gifts. All the
students & staff members enjoyed the feast & danced with
great excitement on their favorite numbers played by the DJ.
Students performing 'The Nativity Play'
Rosa Ma'am cutting the Christmas cake.
Students of Deaf & Dumb School & Govt. School,
Jawalapur dancing & enjoying the Christmas Party.
JAN' 14INVESTITURE CEREMONY
The British Co-Ed High School held its Investiture Ceremony thon January 30 , 2014, a solemn occasion where the young
students don the mantle of leadership and take an oath to
discharge the responsibilities entrusted upon them by the
school. The new students' council was appointed on the
basis of the student's academic performance and
participation in school activities.
The Students' Council –
Head Boy - Dhruv Trehan
Head Girl - Sugandha Sharma
Dy. Head Boy - Arunav Laroiya
Dy. Head Girl - Ruban Somal
House Captains –
Tagore House
Captain – Tejvir Singh Gill
Vice Captain - Srishti R.V. Singh
Teresa House
Captain – Qudret Bal
Vice Captain - Amreen Somal
Tolstoy House
Captain – Vasundhara
Vice Captain - Jannat Cheema
23 Prefects were also appointed to help maintain and
further the high standards of the school. It was an intense
but simple ceremony where the new badge holders
marched solemnly to the stage and took over the
responsibilities from the outgoing badge holders
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FEB' 14G. K. QUIZ
Quiz competitions speed your minds and help make us
more aware. They bring along a lot of thrill, presence of
mind & awareness for students.' So to brighten & enlighten
the students our school organizes different quiz thcompetitions. On 10 Feb a G.K. quiz competition was held
at our school. There were two groups with four teams in the
first group & three teams in the second one. There were
four rounds in total: General, Science, Sports and Quick-
fire round.
As the quiz moved on, an air of thrill and enthusiasm
prevailed. All the teams were ascending almost equally in
their scores & it was a tough competition. Finally team C
from group I and team B from group II pocketed the victory
with their immense knowledge & awareness.
. The quiz concluded with some excitement for the
audience in the form of some questions.
The new office bearers swore the oath to perform their
duties solemnly and over and above everything else.
Ma'am Rosa gave the badges to new leaders.
Rosa Ma'am briefing the badge holders about
their role & responsibilities.
Students on the school stage ready to take the oath
New office bearers holding their respective flags after
the Oath Ceremony
Participants listening to the questions carefully
FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION
thOn 14 Feb' 2004 the British Co- Ed High School was
inaugurated when the very first group of students moved in
to the school and from that day onwards this day is thcelebrated yearly as 'Founder's Day'. This year on 14 Feb
the whole school had a simple celebration. Our Principal,
Rosa Ma'am addressed the students to brief them about
this day. A DJ was set up for children to shake a leg to their
favorite numbers.
A Special Founder's Day week to celebrate 10 years will be
held in November this year.
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FAREWELL PARTY
Farewell or adieu time is a moment when a mixture of
emotions run up & down in you. The thought of getting
apart from your teachers, school and friends make you feel
sad but at the time you feel good & geared up to grab new
opportunities to be something in your life.
A farewell party was organized by class XI students for the th
graduating class XII on 14 February, 2014. The farewell
party commenced with a graduation song which forced
everyone to relive their school days. The titles were
conferred upon the passing out students in a poetic
manner & they were also presented with their title cards.
The bhangra performance by the girls of class XI set the
stage on fire as they rose up to the occasion and danced
spiritedly in the constant drizzling rain. The audience rose
to give a standing ovation to the dancers never say die
spirit.
The thoughts, dreams and aspirations of the graduating
batch were recorded in a form filled by them which was
then safely locked in the time capsule by the Principal, to
be opened ten years later in 2024 on the same day when
the students of class XII will be invited to school and the
time capsule will be opened in front of them and would
serve as an interesting theme to see whether they did
achieve what they wrote they would.
The passing out students shared their thoughts on this
parting day and gave an emotional vote of thanks. Ma'am
Rosa awarded each graduating student with a
personalized memento. The party was attended by the
entire staff of the high school.
Class XI students welcoming the judges for the event.
Class XI students pose for a shot while other students are
dancing to celebrate the 'Founder's Day'.
Rosa Ma'am locking the 'Time Capsule Box' which will be
now opened up in the year 2024.
The titles of the best dressed female and the best dressed
male were taken by Ms. Arshdeep Kaur and Mr. Jobanpreet
Singh respectively. They were judged by Mr. Tejinder Singh,
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur and Ms. Gurinder Kaur. Chinese cuisine
was served in the lunch which was savored and relished by
one and all. The party culminated with the students
rocking the dance floor. An emotional adieu ended the
day's celebrations.
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SPORTSArchery
The students of the British Co- Ed High School
participated in National Level Archery Competition held
at Ranga Reddy, Andhra Pradesh. Their names are:
1. Jeevanpreet Kaur (VI- JK)
2. Prabhinder Singh (VI- DB)
3. Nupamjot Kharoud (VII- PTG)
4. Parina (VIII- PB)
Athletics
Jannat Cheema, a student of class IX- SM, participated in ththe 29 Junior Nationals of Athletics held in Bangalore.
Yogast
Manya Sood (VII- KKT) got 1 position in State Level Yoga
Competition. She also participated & performed very well
at National Yoga Competition held at Gujrat.
Students sitting on the floor in sheer cold winter..
Mimi holding a class to students on their
new tables and Chairs.
Olle Johnson helping the students of Govt School to
understand their study material well.
Manya Sood performing Yoga
An active effort to improve the
lives of others
At the British Co-Ed we care a lot about our community and
are slowly becoming more actively involved.
An initiative suggested by Mr. A.S. Pannu, the
Commissioner of Patiala; viz. adopt a Government School
and share our methodology to improve Government
School students' English, has been set in motion.
Chairs and tables were donated to these children so as they
did not have to sit on the damp floors.
Olle and Mimi, our students from Sweden and Germany
respectively, have been going regularly to the Govt.
Primary School & have made some new friends indeed.
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WHAT'S NEW IN OUR LIBRARY
From the controversial book by a “new unknown” writer
“The Cuckoo's Calling” to the classics of English
Literature, history and present day India, the library
acquisition are on a serious note.
1. Wives and Daughters- Elizabeth Gaskell
2. Empire of the Moghul- Alex Rutherford
3. The House of Silk- Anthony Horowitz
4. Leadership by Example- Sanjiv Chopra
5. An uncertain glory India & its Contradictions.-
Jean Dreze & Amartya Sen
1. Innovation (Jugaad)- Navi Radjou, Jaideep
Prabhu & Simone Ahuja
2. From the Ruins of Empire- Pankaj Mishra
3. The Cuckoo's Calling- Robert Galbraith
The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is
the man who'll get me a book I haven't read.
Abraham Lincoln
HAPPY READING!
ARTICLE FOR PARENTS
THOUGHTS TO PONDER
One of the most common questions that we have in our
minds is “What is meant by being truly religious and how
can we reach salvation?” Well, religion is something that
brings discipline into one's life. Discipline is not something
for discussion only but it's action-based too. One must
perform one's duties honestly to achieve discipline.
It is not only our regular prayers that bring about a
difference but it's also the implementation of our
prayers and our day to day actions that count. A lot of
positive change can come if each one of us starts doing
what our religions and Holy Scriptures tell us to do. All the
religions preach to us to love and respect nature but we
keep wasting water, paper, electricity, fuel etc as much as
we can. These all are natural resources and they are to be
used moderately and respectfully. We are stewards of this
Earth not the owners and destroyers.
Caring respecting all the creatures created by God
is what religions try to imbibe in us. But increasing de-
forestation, poaching and killing of wildlife to their
extinction is leading to our spiritual downfall only.
Religions want us to live in harmony with each other but
most of us are so full of hatred for and revenge against
others that we just can't forgive anybody even for a trivial
mistake.
� Do you think a being who has negativity
animosity and ill will for other fellow beings can ever have
peace of mind or reach salvation? Well, to reach that stage
you have to have a clean and guilt free conscience and
relaxed and happy mind. In order to achieve that try to
forgive others easily and happily as nobody is perfect and
we all make mistakes. Respect Mother Nature and its
creatures as they are also created by the 'SAME GOD' to
whom you pray every day. Do not forget to feel and say
thanks to God for giving you everything you have do your
prayers regularly and whole heartedly. By doing all this,
things will start falling into the right place automatically.
Thus the gateway to salvation is 'a balanced
combination of regular religious prayers and
continuous correct conduct'.
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