2019 - 20

NEWSLETTER

From the desk of the

HAYAGRIVA

EDGE

Dear Parents,

As our academic year draws to a close we have

much to celebrate and many happy memories. of

the Academic Year 2019-2020, I would like to

extend my gratitude and appreciation for the

tremendous effort that all of our staff, students

and parents have contributed to a great

Academic Year 2019-2020. I look forward to

continued support in order to achieve continued

success in Hayagriva Schools. Our school

community is committed to providing high

quality education in a safe, secure and nurturing

environment designed to inspire and enrich life-

long learning. It gives me immense pleasure to

reach out to you through the pages of EDGE

sharing the achievements, talents and activities

of our students in various fields in the First

Term of the AY 2019 -20

PRINCIPAL

Ms. Naga Swetha A

The fist day at school is a milestone for

both parents and child.

PRE - PRIMARY : It was a great start and our little ones

have really settled in well. They have also used this term to

build friendship with one another with lots of coloring,

scribbling and singing of nursery rhymes and also adjusted to

school routine.

Our little Hayagrivans have thrived on the daily routine,

stepped up to the mark and loved every minute of our daily

busy activities. Their independence is flourishing and their

imaginations are soaring to new heights with lots of

counting, letter blends, and object sorting by color, size and

shapes. It can only get better in the coming term.

PRIMARY & MID – SCHOOL : It has been lots of effort

from our pupils gaining much knowledge in and outside the

classroom. They had the opportunities to indulge in events

such as art work dance and Self - Defence. We are proud of

how they have learnt and behaved themselves throughout the

term with little or no hitch but more is expected of every

student as they advance. Skill based grading system is

followed from Classes VI-VIII. Active and Experiential

Learning is encouraged to strengthen conceptual knowledge.

RE – OPENING DAY

PARENT ORIENTATION

A student's academic and all-round development

is not just up to the school. ... This

parent orientation program is usually held to

bring the parents up to speed about their ward's

progress as well as give them an idea of the

various teaching methodologies being employed

at the school, Systems & Processes,

Achievements of the previous year and

Initiatives of the current Academic Year.

STUDENT ORIENTATION

The goals and objectives of New Student

Orientation are: ... To provide a welcoming

atmosphere for students and families to meet

faculty, staff, and continuing students, as well as

other new students. This is designed to provide a

new student with the information he or she needs

to learn comfortably and effectively in the school.

It is a planned introduction of students to their

roles & responsibilities.

ASSEMBLY

Assemblies are an important feature

of School's routine. They also form a significant

part of the school's curriculum. They are a

means to create a positive, reflective ethos and

promote value-based education. They

powerfully nurture the development of Intra

personal intelligence.

Academics :

Our students’ performance displayed a

superior achievement level. The academic performance

has been excellent in this session. Preparation for the

examinations was in top gear all through the session.

Olympiads like NSO,IMO, IEO, IGKO, UIEO,

UCO, UIMO, NSTSE and INTSO have also been

conducted seamlessly without any problems.

Activities :

Varied Activity reinforces curriculum and warms up

the brain for learning. It builds initiative and self-

direction. Activity based learning help us to improve

in students, the confidence, problem-solving ability,

concentration, teamwork, respect, socialization etc…

This equipment is used not

only to present

information to students

but also to interact

with AV technology on a

daily basis, which makes

them proficient in using

technology.

A V ROOM :

The audio-visual room is a place where the students

of all classes experience learning in an effective

way. The audio-visual method appeals most to the

senses. It leaves a deeper impact as it involves

greater attention in the act of learning and helps

the student to retain the concepts taught through

these aids.

Club Activities

Literary Club :

The Literary Club is launched to inculcate among

students a flair for the language and enhance

their literary skills and to induce reading habit in

students. Activities like JAM, Debate, Recitation,

Story Telling and Essay Writing were conducted

Ecology Club

Ecology Club is a forum through which

students can reach out to influence, engage their

parents and neighbourhood communities to

promote sound environmental behavior. It will

empower students to explore environmental

concepts and actions beyond the confines of a

syllabus or curriculum. The activities like

Collage Making, Plantation of Saplings, Best

out of Waste and Expert Talk were conducted.

Health & Wellness Club

Health & Wellness Clubs favorably

influence s the habits', attitude and knowledge

relating to an individual and community. The

activities of this club can modify our behaviour

towards the attainment of optimum health.

Physical Education caters to provide physical

fitness which is an important component

of wellness. Medical Checkup, Doctors Talk,

Basket Ball Match , Tug of War were conducted.

Heritage Club

The main focus of the club is on places

of importance of cultural or natural heritage as

described in the UNESCO activities on

world heritage sites in India; importance of

monuments, buildings, churches, mosques, tombs

etc. are included. The activities like Clay

Modeling, Face painting, Photography session,

visit to Tippu’s palace were conducted.

Euridition Fest 2020 :

Hayagriva Schools organised the Annual Science

Fair 2019-20, in the name of Euridition Fest

2020.

Science fairs prove a good media for

the science students in experimenting with into

practice.

To understand the practical application and

utility of science.

To see the performance of other students and

their work. To create interest in students and to

make science learning joyful

Math Antiques 2020

Math is an integral part of our lives. To help

the pupils to understand this Maths

Exhibition is organised by Hayagriva Schools

in the name of Math Antiques 2020. Students

of Classes I to VIII exhibited different models

to show the interconnection and inter

dependency of different subjects with

Mathematics.

COLOUR DAYS CELEBRATIONS

Our world is filled with colours, A very important

part of learning during Kindergarten years is

identification and recognition of colours. In this

regard we celebrated different colour days in Term I,

such as Red Day, Green Day, Blue Day and Yellow

Day

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PINK DAY

Co – Curricular Activities :

Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the life of a

student at Hayagriva Schools. They are much more than

mere recreational activities; they provide important

directions to a student on his journey to self-discovery.

These activities hone the soft skills, the aesthetic senses,

design consciousness, sensitivity of feelings, dignity of

labour, team work, and link the physical skills to the mind

and to the emotion.

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Curricular A

ctivities

SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

To give students an insight into the rich and

varied cultural heritage of our country, all religious

& National Important Days are celebrated with

fervor during morning assemblies. Through these

special assemblies students are taught religious

tolerance and respect for all cultures. We had

Special Morning Assemblies for World Population

Day, Kargil Vijaya Diwas, Quit India Movement

Day, Raksha Bandhan, International Literacy

Day etc..

Health talk : Digestive System & Bacteria

Health education motivates students to improve

and maintain their health, prevent disease, and

reduce risky behaviors. Health education curricula

and instruction help students learn skills they

will use to make healthy choices throughout their

lifetime. Counting this Hayagriva Schools

conducted a Health Talk by Ms.Gopika, Research

Scholar from Yakult Probiotics on the Human

Digestive System and the need for good bacteria.

Session on Student Portfolio

A session on student portfolio was conducted to

the students of classes VI to VIII. It says that

the Portfolio is a compilation of academic work

and other forms of educational evidence assembled

for the purpose of (1) evaluating coursework

quality, learning progress, and academic

achievement; (2) determining

whether students have met learning standards or

other academic requirements for courses, (3) Self-

reflection of students thereby nurturing life- long

learning

INTRA – SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Healthy competition inspires students to do their

best – not just good enough. When students

compete they become more inquisitive, research

independently, and learn to work with others. ...

These abilities prepare students for future

situations of all kinds. Hence competitions like

Story Telling, Rhyme Recitation, Colouring, Poster

Making, Dance, Elocution Debate etc… are

conducted.

INTER – SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Competitions play a role in motivating students to

perform and excel and offer a lot more reward than

just the winning prize. Competitions offer a

chance for participants to gain substantial

experience, showcase skills, analyze and evaluate

outcomes and uncover personal aptitude.

Competitions also encourage students to adopt

innovative techniques and develop their ideas and

skills. Students of Hayagriva participated in Inter

– School Competitions conducted by Shishya,

Scouts & Guides, Canara Bank, Bharti AXA etc..

and emerge as winners.

CELEBRATIONS

There are many things that cannot be taught but

need to be experienced.The fact that school

celebrations and school functions are endorsed by

the school administration and observed with vigor

and enthusiasm clearly depicts the significance of

these events. A number of events are celebrated in

the school academic year. The most awaited school

functions are Father’s Day, World Environment

Day, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi,

Independence Day, Onam, Ramzan, Grand Parent’s

Day, Dussehra etc..

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

The Investiture ceremony signifies the reliance

and confidence that the school consigns in the

newly invested office bearers. Donning the

mantle of accountability, they also pledge to

bestow their duties to the best of their abilities.

The ceremony was held with lots of zeal and

zest.

Shadow Day

Hayagriva Schools organized Shadow Day

by inviting friends of Hayagrivans to spend

some time with us by meeting teachers, exploring

our campus, playing games, involving in

activities and experiencing Hayagriva as a

school.

Marvelous MOMS

Marvelous Moms is a celebration honoring the

mother of the family, as well as motherhood,

maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in

society. ... Hayagriva Schools celebrated

Motherhood in the name of Marvelous Moms.

Family Day

Family Day, celebrated puts

the spotlight on the

people that make our

lives

meaningful. Families

come in many forms

and sizes and under

different

circumstances, but

what they all share is

unconditional love

and support for those

growing on the

same family tree.

Hence we celebrated

Family Day to remind

the parents that they

are an integral part of

Hayagriva Family.

Annual Sports Day, KHELOTSAV

The structure of a sports day reflects the culture

of sport in a school. It presents the stellar

achievements of a small number of elite athletes,

and allows everyone to participate and structure

the occasion.

Hayagriva Schools witnessed

its Annual Sports Day “KHELOTSAV”

on 14 December 2019. The fantastic

turnout from the parents and the

pleasant weather were the perfect boost

for the students on their sports day.

The staff and the students celebrated

Pongal in its traditional manner to

make the students understand the

cultural heritage of Tamilnadu .

The teachers cooked sweet pongal in a mud pot

using twigs and brought the true festivity into

the campus. The school organised Rangoli and

Kite Flying Competition for the parents and we

witnessed enthusiastic participation of parents.

Pongal Celebration

Rangoli & Kite Flying Activities

SCHOOL PICNIC

School Picnic helps reduce the stress and anxiety

related to studies and other issues. It allows

students to ease up from time to time when they

lounge in the bright sunlight. Since picnics are

usually outdoors, for a boost of ark gave an

experience of being surrounded by greenery and

the beauty of nature to our students of

Kindergarten.

CUBBON PARK VISIT

Avaniya Adventure Camp, Kolar

Dharamshi Resort

EDUCATIONAL TRIP

Educational trips provide

Valuable educational opportunities away from

the classroom, without using textbooks and other

tools used in a normal school setting. Hayagriva

Schools, organized a visit to BAMUL Dairy

for the students of Classes I to VIII. The aim of

the visit was to provide practical exposure to the

students where they could experience the

operations of the milk industry.

Tippu’s Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, in

Bangalore, India, is an example of Indo-

Islamic architecture and was the summer

residence of the Mysurean ruler Tipu

Sultan. Students of Classes III to VIII

visited this place as a part of Heritage

Club Activity.

HAL Aerospace Museum

HAL Aerospace Museum is India's

first aerospace museum located at Hindustan

Aeronautics Limited premises, in Bangalore. The

Museum is part of the HAL Heritage Centre and

Aero Space Museum, and showcases the growth

of the Indian aviation industry and HAL for six

decades. Students of Classes I to VIII visited

HAL Museum on the National Science Day

Fireless Cooking

“Cooking with studentsis not just about

ingredients, recipes and cooking. It's harnessing

imagination, empowerment and creativity.”

Fireless Cooking Competition is conducted to

provide a platform for the students to foster

their creativity and decision making skills and

also help them explore their hidden talents and

discover new areas of interest. The students

enjoyed the day by enthusiastically taking part

in this fun learning package.

Flash Mob

It is important for students to do their bit to

make the public aware of environmental

issues caused by the plastic. A flash mob on ‘

Nature Conservation and to beat Plastic

Pollution’ was performed by students of VI,

VII and VIII on 3rd August.

Eco Friendly Ganesh Campaign

Eco Friendly Ganesha Campaign is

performed by the students of Classes VII and

VIII through a Mime show put up during the

school dispersal aiming to create awareness

among the parent community about the usage

of Mud Ganesha for the Ganesh Chathurthi

pooja.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

Often dreaded by student's, Parent Teacher

Meeting is an effective way for

parents and teachers to interact and discuss about

the student's progress. Parents on the other hand

played an active role in their ward's education and

further encouraged and influenced their ward to

do well in school.

An effective

parent-teacher

partnership can

make a

significant

difference in a

student's

education, and

the start of a

new term is an

ideal time to

refocus this

partnership.

Professional Development

It is our culture to ensure that our staff are trained

regularly within and outside the school. This is in

addition to the weekly in-house training. The teachers

upgraded themselves by attending the sessions like

• National Curriculum Framework

•UNICEF Quality Education Parameters

•Low Preparatory Strategy

•Goal Setting

•Learning Outcomes Prescribed by NCERT

•Position Papers

•Learning Outcomes at the Elementary Level

•Academic Curriculum Plan

•Lesson Planning

•Working with RUAH kits and usage of I MAX

• Core Skills Workshop conducted by The British

Council

In – Service Training sessions of Teachers

Laurels of 2019 - 20

• Hayagriva Schools stand the ISO 9001-2018 Certified

• Achievement of 80% Class Average academically

• Participated in 7 Inter – School Competitions and won

many International Ranks

• Archi Rath of Class III and Adriel Joanna of Class V

won I Prize in Sumo Wrestling Competition at Zonal

Level

• Shravani P T of Class VIII won III Prize in Bharata

Natyam Competition at State Level

• 83% participants of Olympiads were selected for Level II

• 4 Students Won Wrist watches in the Second Level Of

INTSO

• 78% participants of Spell Bee attempted the State Level

Competition

• Successfully introduced and completed the Student

Portfolios

• Successful launch of the Clubs and completion of the

activities

All our cohorts continue to show good progress

and through the regular monitoring, we ensure

that teaching and learning remains at a high

standard . I look forward to another year of

support as we help our fantastic hardworking

students to ‘reach for stars’.

Please feel free to contact me at

reachus@hayagrivaschools.com or

principal@hayagrivaschools.com. I am open

to hearing from you so that we make sure

we are doing what’s best for our students.