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EDITORIAL

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

TODDLERS’ TREND

SENIORS’ SPEAK

EDITORIAL

THE EDITORIAL TEAM:

TEACHERS: STUDENT:

KUVAM SINGH MS. SAPNA CHARHA

MS. NAINA NAGPAL

MR. Gagan Madaan

MS. RUBY CHIRIPAL

The Blend of Hardwork And Attitude The summer vacation must have served as a treat to a body and mind tired due to monotony. Now, it’s time to get back to work and let’s work harder and leave no stone unturned to achieve our goals. Hardwork is surely the key to success but only that won’t be enough. A positive attitude towards life must be ingrained in a pupil’s character. It helps him while he troubleshoots the problems and also aids in the realization of his potentials. Blend your hardwork with diligence and positive mindset and nothing can restrict you even from conquering this world.

If Galileo had said in verse that the world moved, the inquis i t ion might have le t him alone . You are aware, we live in a world of speed – faster communications, faster travels, faster trades, faster time to market, faster results. Time is indeed a precious resource that we should not waste. Yet there is so much we miss, so much we fail to understand if we don’t regard time itself as an opportunity. True scholarship requires you to ask questions that you never be able to answer, to follow leads that may prove to be dead ends, to explore with a rigour and a depth that require immense as well as discipline. As such I enjoy in you to ask questions all the time In your classroom rooms, libraries, and even during your fun-catching times, let quest for knowledge spur new questions from within you.

TODDLERS’

TREND

"Children are like wet cement, whatever falls on them makes an

impression" We discovered today that our little Modernites are great

potters. The students of Pre-School and Pre-Primary had a first hand

experience of learning by doing through a pottery session held for them

on 07.07.17(Friday).

They made beautiful vases and diyas .The activity helped them to

develop their aesthetic sense and eye-hand coordination. Getting their

hands messy with the wet clay and watching the small blob transform

into a figure they designed themselves made each one ecstatic.

The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.”

Dance is a great way to experience joy, success and feelings. Everyone loves this

amazing flavour of human art. With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the

students, a Solo Dance Competition for Class I was held on 13th July 2017. Children

enthralled the audience with their well- choreographed dance performances and

provided thorough entertainment with their graceful and energetic moves.

Children were happy in their colourful attire. The choreography, rhythm,

synchronization and presentation of all the students were par excellence.

The greatest art in the world is the art of story telling

Stories are there in every child’s mind, waiting to be discovered. They have

always been the best way to restore order with imagination and instill values,

hope, love and wisdom. The same was experienced by the students of class IV

during an Inter-House Story Telling Competition held on July 15, 2017. The sto-

ries transported the audience into the fascinating world of tales and also made

an everlasting impact on everyone with the morals imbibed in it. Tagore House

stole the show and bagged the first position.

STORY TELLING

“Smartphone brings you closer to the person far from you. But it takes you away from the ones sitting next to you.” Technology is a boon to mankind but is best only when it brings people together. To make the young generation aware about the adverse effects of excessive use of mobile phones, an enlightening English Declamation Competition was organized on the topic – “Smartphones : An addiction” on July 25, 2017 (Tuesday) for Class III. The participants presented their views with a great aplomb and utmost eloquence. The speakers empha-sized the fact that smartphones bring con-stant interruption and are hazardous for our health but it is upto us, either go with the flow or think wisely to deal with the situation. It was indeed an eye-opening session for everyone present.

ENGLISH DECLAMATION

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

human emotions. To enjoy and experience this eternal bond between

brothers and sisters, a CARD Making Activity was conducted for the students

of Class II & III on 04.08.2017(Friday). The students had a whale of a time

decorating their cards not only with materialistic items but their sentiments

too. It was a rejuvenating experience for the students to get connected with

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the

way”.

In an endeavour to ignite the zeal to learn and excel, a Role play activity

on the topic – ‘Freedom Fighters’ was organised for the students of

class I on 10 August 2017(Thursday). The event showcased the victory

of the leaders who sacrificed their lives protecting our Motherland. The

participants were garbed in the costumes of their favourite freedom

fighter. Each and every participant inspired the audience with their soul

– stirring performance. The event ended up with the students wishing

all a very Happy Independence Day and prayed that this day also brings

us freedom from poverty, illiteracy, corruption and terrorism.

'Makhan churakar jisne khaya Bansi bajakar jisne nachaya

Khushi manao uske janamdin ki jisne duniya ko prem ka path dikhaya'

Janmashtmi was celebrated with passion and zealous by the tiny tots of

Pre School and Pre Primary on 14th August 2017 (Monday). Special events from

the life of Lord Krishna were showcased during the festivity. They

enthusiastically decorated cutouts of earthen pots using decorative material.They

also relished dancing to the tunes of song "come here my dear krishna kanhaiya".

The entire atmosphere transformed their regular classrooms into lands of joy and

happiness during the celebration.

A Workshop on Yoga – An insight to a healthy living

Yoga is not a Work-Out, it is a Work-In

Yoga is one of those ancient practices which help us link to nature by balancing

the mind-body connection. Young Modernites of class II to V got hands – on

experience during a Yoga session organised for them on 17th and 18th August

2017 (Wednesday & Thursday). The Yoga expert, Mr. Ram Singh, gave the

students a detailed insight into how practicing yoga daily can benefit the health.

He demonstrated a few yogasanas like pranayama, vajrasana, shavasana and

kapal bharti and the same was practiced cheerfully by the students. This

therapeutic session helped the students learn physical and mental discipline with

a vow to continue learning the same wholeheartedly.

HINDI DIWAS

PRE-SCHOOL

Hindi is the soul of Indian culture'

To commemorate Hindi Diwas, a Recitation Competition was organised for the

students of Pre- School on 08.09.17 (Friday). Children participated earnestly in the

competition. They came up with different poems and recited them with great zeal

and enthusiasm. The activity helped in exploring and encouraging the rhetoric skills of

the participants, therefore enhancing their confidence.

HINDI DIWAS

II-III CLASS

Hindi : Nation’s Pride

Hindi Diwas is a patriotic reminder for all of us. The students of classes II and III

celebrated this special day with great zeal on 13.09.2017 (Wednesday) and recited

‘Dohas’ of great Hindi poets like Kabir, Rahim and Soordas. Through this activity they

understood that Hindi is the soul of our nation. It is the identity and symbol of our

Indian Culture.

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LEARNING BY

DOING An activity on making circuits and electromagnets was conducted for the students of class VI. The students participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the activity. They made their own circuits and electromagnets with their diligent efforts. It was a fun filled learning experience for them.

DEBATE Keeping this in mind the school organized an

Interhouse Debate Competition for class X on the most thought provoking topic entitled “Helicopter parenting is ruining the upcoming generation.” The contestants debated wholeheartedly as they poured out their inherent feelings in the most competent and confident manner. The discussion and the debating issues held the audience glued to their seats while they pondered on the justification and points raised by the contestants. The judges had a difficult time in giving their judgement as all the contestants proved their mettle and set the stage on fire through their commendable oratory skills. The following students were earmarked for their excellent performance in debating acumen. The prize for the best oratory was bagged by Vanshika Mann. Prerna Dewan was appreciated for the Best Content while Drishti Kumar was applauded for the Best Presentation, Siddhant Kapoor emerged as the most confident child.

INSTALLATION

CEREMONY The school organized the Installation Ceremony of the Interact Club for the year 2017-18 on 5th Aug 2017. The event was attended by Rtn Vivek Sardana and Rtn. Deepak Ganju along with 5 Rotractors . The event commenced with a formal welcome of the guests followed by lightning of the lamp . The cultural programme presented by the students was appreciated and applauded by one and all. Diya Gupta of class XI , the Secretary of the Club presented the report

highlighting the achievements and events undertaken by the club in

the year 2016-17 . Harshvardhan , the ex-President of the club handed over the collar to the newly elected president Sharil Thakur of class XII. Four best interactors were also facilitated by the Rotarians . Sharil Thakur then expressed her gratitude to the Rotarians and briefed about the upcoming projects for the next year. The event culminated with the vote of thanks proposed by Muskan Sharma of XII.

INDEPENDENCE DAY India achieved independence

after a lot of struggle and

sacrifices by our ancestors. The

martyrs sacrificed their lives for

their mother land so that the

nation can thrive forward on the

path of prosperity. When the

freedom came after such strive, it

must be celebrated. Treading on

the same thought, 70th Independence Day was celebrated by the

school with great pomp and clamour. The show commenced with

reverence of National Anthem followed by the hoisting of flag by the

Head Boy and the Head Girl. The day witnessed a great cultural

extravaganza which included a heart touching patriotic song, a

thought provoking speech by Drishti Kumar of Class X and the

display of multihued flavours of India through the medley of

Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Dandiya, Bhangra and other celebrated dance

forms. The tiny tots rejoiced the occasion by dressing up into

tri-coloured attire and by preparing tri-colour salad, as the symbol of

their patriotism.The show culminated with the speech of Honourable

Director Academics, Ms. Geeta Sehgal, who in her address not only

motivated the spectators to follow the path of great leaders but also

emphasized on the need and significance of world peace and justice.

It was a delightful event as it let the audience cherish the earned

freedom.

PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN “Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge. At the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom” – Jawahar Lal Nehru.

And now when India is awake, every year, August 15 serves as a great reminder of the sacrifices made by the innumerable freedom fighters and protesters.

20 students and 4 teachers of MPS, Shalimar Bagh, along with the rest of the schools of Shalimar Bagh and Pitampura, attended the Independence Day function, organized by NDMC, at Prembadi Pul, Delhi, on 15 August 2017, at 9:00 am. The guest of honor was Mr. Tilak Raj Kataria.

The spirit and ambience of the environment was befitting the occasion. The whole arena and the stage were decorated with tricolor flags, balloons and ribbons. The stage had a LED screen display showcasing India’s past history and various animations. Children from different schools enthralled the audience with their marvelous patriotic performances like dance, poetry and drama. The highlight of the programme was the special dance performance by the differently abled children, who were entitled to the round of applause by the audience. The whole event was a musical extravaganza, spreading an aura of patriotism. As the program came to an end, special recognitions were given to principals and schools who were honored for their services to the society.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY Special Assembly on Safety and Security of Children

A special assembly on the theme "Safety and Security of Children" was conducted for the students on September 11, 2017. The students were enlightened on the measures they can take up under dangerous circumstances. An informative video was shown which not only taught the little ones the difference between normal and threatening circumstances but also demonstrated the ways to raise alarm against any anti-social element or activity. The assembly culminated with the eloquent speech of Madam Principal Mrs. Alka Kapur, who in her address assured the students of their safety and security in the school . The assembly proved to be a great learning session for all the spectators.

Winners at JaspalKaur Public School

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