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June-July Newsletter

MVN Aravali Hills

Highlights

Travelogue

Manali and Mukteshwar trip

Investiture Ceremony

Declaration of the new

Students’ Council.

French Assembly

Editorial Board

Chaitali Singh (Editor)

Medha Trivedi (Shutterbug)

Rhythm Goyal

Vrinda Saroha

Kanishk Chathley

Ashutosh Goyal

Ishaan Sehgal

Yash Srivastava

[email protected]

Typewritten text

Class VIII-XII

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From the Editor’s Desk

What is that you dislike about yourself? Is it those

melancholic eyes of yours which never cease to find

beauty, be it in the darkest of night or the ugliest of

people, or is it those freckles which adorn your face

like stardust or maybe those nesh lips which never

utter a single woe, it must be the galaxies you possess

for a brain, which you fail to fathom into words. Is it

your heart, which might be fragmented but still refuses

to stop beating, or is it your soul which burns too bright

for this world? People too often forget that their self-

worth is not determined by what others think of them

but by what they think of themselves as individuals.

We too often forget that the universe took it’s time on

us, crafted us precisely so we could offer the world

something distinct from everyone else. All our beauty

and flaw was handpicked to never be replaced or

replicated. We are all born so utterly beautiful, the

biggest tragedy is to be convinced that we aren’t. Every flaw that you cuss at and wish you didn’t have,

was bestowed upon you for a reason. Those flaws are

your perks. So when we doubt ourselves, we doubt an

energy greater than the both of us. -Chaitali Singh (Editor)

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Teacher’s Desk

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high – A

prayer I often recall being a part of the morning assembly

during my school days. It was indeed fun to shout in unison

as the principal read the prayer and we recited after him.

Proudly we’d hold up our heads on the second line as if to symbolize that we had no fear. Back then, fear had only one

meaning- being scared of the dark. As I grew older I realized

that fear came in all sorts of colors and variety. Like the fear

of not being safe, fear of being weak, fear of height or that

of water and so on. But there’s yet another kind of fear- the

one that originates from our own actions!

Often we need to choose between righteousness and

immorality. Treading on the path of life we are faced with

different situations and circumstances. We fear failure or loss

of reputation whether it’s in relation to society, colleagues, friends or even family. To save ourselves from disgrace and

embarrassment, we resort to unethical and devious

practices. However, we forget that besides our family, friends

or society, there’s a very essential being who judges us at

every step- our conscience. When we take on to dishonest

ways, our inner self or conscience uses its often sound

judgement to censure our actions. This disapproval slowly

leads to the formation of a negative image in our own

subconscious mind and gradually we start despising our own

selves. Then steps in a new fear- the fear of facing ourselves.

We are reminded time and again of the things we’ve done and even though nobody else knows, we feel conscious or

even embarrassed (When those around us talk of morals and

ethics). This guilt or fear of disclosure fills our minds and we

are unable to hold our head high!

We must listen to our conscience and let it decide the right

and wrong for us. This assists us in overcoming fear and

creating a positive image of ours in the mind. Facing the

world with a clear and positive mind not only makes us

confident but also a likeable character. It’s indeed the only mantra to rid the mind of fear and hold the head high-

always have a clear conscience.

-Archna Sharma

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French Assembly

On the 14th of July every year, there

is an enthralling celebration of the

Bastille Day in our school. All the

students with great enthusiasm put

up various performances which

received endless applause from

the audience. The participants with

all their morning energy and fervor

commenced the assembly with a

melodious song that was

dedicated to their mothers. The

beautiful song left the audience

spellbound and was followed by

yet another utterly marvelous

dance performance. The dance

performance which was put up by

the French students from grades 5th

to 10th was a spectacle to behold,

and then the most awaited of them

all-The Fashion Show was presented

by budding fashionists of grade 8,9

and 10. The auditorium was filled

with vigor and exuberance, no one

wished to leave the hall as the

assembly got over with the singing

of the French national anthem.

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Investiture Ceremony

A long followed custom in the annals of MVN’s Academic Excellence is to nurture young minds and

bring out the leader, the mentor, the creator and

the activist in them. This is cultivated through posts,

responsibilities and honouraries given to them after

many rounds of assessment of the students’ overall capabilities. This solemn ceremony was conducted

on 27th July with the other students of class X and XI

sitting in the audience. The program was

commenced with a vigourating speech by Ms.

Archna Sharma who also took up the responsibility

of introducing the new Council Members. All

members were given their badges and were

invested with their respective responsibilities by our

respected Principal, Ms. Neeta Arora, along with the

coordinators, Ms. Mona Dua and Ms. Deepti Hans.

The entire Council then took a pledge to fulfill their

duties with full dedication and to uphold the values

and standards of our Institution. The valedictory

function ended with the Principal delivering a

speech which instilled a desire in the entire Council

to meet up to the expectations of the entire

management and to bridge the gap between the

students and the management.

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Road Show

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"Art, Freedom and

Creativity can change

the society faster than

Politics"

Contemplating on this

principle, A Road Show

was organized based on

the theme 'Society and

Development'. The

students of class X,

section-wise in groups of

10-15, put in their efforts to

spread the much needed

awareness about several

issues in our Society that

obstruct the way of

development in our

nation. Many issues such

as Female Foeticide,

Dowry and Child Labour

were highlighted. The

winning performance was

that of class X-D, that

discussed the problem of

Drug Abuse among the

present generation.

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A very special and earmarked

assembly was presented by the Little

Champs of VIII A, B and C. They

were given a platform to show their

talents where they blasted the stage

with their performances. VIII A was

given the topic Eid, and the students

exhibited its importance through a

play and a dance with a lot of vigour

and fervour. Ardency was all over the

auditorium. It was followed by VIII B

on Raksha Bandhan. The emotional

presentation of the play touched the

hearts and souls of the people

present. The thought was an

impressive one too. Next, the most

awaited festival of Janmashtami was

presented by VIII C. The singing

sensations made tears roll out of all

the eyes present. The Assembly was

shown in a very interactive and

conjoint manner. Overall, it was a

great success as the three classes

performed together in sync. The

auditorium was filled with warmth and

zeal, and an ecstatic applause was

given by the audience for the

sedulous hard work of the teachers

and the students.

Eid, Janmashtami and Raksha Bandhan

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Travelogue

On July 1st, we went on a school trip to one of

the most beautiful hill stations of India, Manali.

The excitement was palpable while the

children eagerly waited for the time of

departure to come. The bus journey was filled

with fun and laughter throughout. We made

several stops on our way to get snacks and

dinner. When we reached the hotel the next

day, everyone, exhausted from the long

journey rushed to get to their room. After

breakfast, we were given some time to relax

and freshen up before being taken to the

Buddhist Monastery, it was a mesmerizing

place full of greenery. We had DJ nights every

evening which was one of the best things

about this trip. We visited quite a lot of places

like the Hadimba Temple, which was one long

walk. We also went to the famous Mall Road,

where we bought wonderful stuff for ourselves

all the while enjoying with our friends. We

visited various other local tourist spots too. I'll

have to say, out of them all, Solang Valley was

probably the best place. Standing at the top

of a mountain, looking at the picturesque

valleys and mountains made me realize the

true magnificence of that heavenly place. The

gloom of the last day of the trip was clear on

everyone's face as we all boarded the buses,

bidding goodbye to the place where all of us

had had the time of our lives and made

memories that will last forever. It was one trip

that I don't ever wish to forget in my life.

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As soon as we boarded the bus we were undoubtedly excited. The whole night passed

and none of us could sleep. Though late at night, our excitement had no end and we

danced for a long time in the bus. Each and every halt on the way rejuvenated us. As

we started to go up the hills, the natural beauty left us speechless and before we knew it

we had reached Mukteshwar. We freshened up and started exploring the hotel, setting

up luggage in our rooms, and then went on a trek where we met some of the local

people. The trek got us so tired that we had to plead the guides for letting us rest and

before we knew it photo sessions had begun. The return track was really amazing. After

coming back a hearty meal awaited us in the dining hall. We then started off with

various camping activities, we came back after that and found ourselves worn out and

exhausted and went right to our beds.

The chirping of the birds and the sun shining brightly was our wake-up alarm. We knew

that day would be yet another day full of thrills and excitement. Each day an

adventurous activity, full of fun and frolic awaited us. After quickly finishing off with the

nutritious breakfast, we went to a nearby lake for river crossing and then for rappelling.

The landscape there left us dumbstruck, the mountains and rivers seemed so perfect.

Each day as the sun set we would find ourselves outside the hotel rooms on the terrace

laughing and enjoying with friends and teachers while the bonfire and music

accompanied us. The experience of star gazing was beautiful, it seemed as if they were

gems studded in the sky. Each one of us would get our mobile phones, hunt down

constellation names from the internet and begin searching it. We got ourselves

accustomed to the chilly breeze during the night. Each night after the much tiring and

super exhausting day we would get into our beds with our friends and wrap ourselves with

quilts and blankets, hoping that we don’t catch cold and soon fall asleep. All of us wanted to share each and every moment of our trip, the fun we had with all our friends;

with our parents. The trip was a much enjoyed one and an unforgettable one.

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With an aim to sensitize the students of the

middle wing about the augmenting issues,

‘Society and Development’ was chosen as the

theme for the months of June and July. The

school organized various activities to instill values

in the students and to aware them about the

increasing social evils. Students of grade 8th

participated in a scroll making competition,

where they exhibited their creativity and artistry

with great dexterity, while the students of grade

9th enthusiastically partook in a standup comedy

competition.

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ART EXHIBITION

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at

the same time”

This principle comes to life when you see the students

working, completely absorbed, to bring their artistry to

life. The students of class 8th made Tie-and-Dye T-Shirts

and block printed them. Block Printing is a tribal form

of art, in which the students partook with excitement.

10th graders painted various sceneries on the

canvases to express their virtuosity. An exhibition was

held in the 4th floor art room to showcase the amazing

art pieces made by the budding artists of our school.

These activities give outlet to students’ creativity and

their artistic skills.

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Growing up we are told many things,

One being, you can do anything,

But somewhere between child and adult,

Things change and we no longer sing.

Life takes on a whole different meaning,

From what we may have first believed.

We all get so caught up in what life expects,

And forget what we all could achieve.

Who told you, you weren't allowed,

To follow all of your dreams?

Was it someone who took away your dream?

Or was it you who was afraid of your schemes?

Whatever the reason, I now must ask,

Why not you, don't you think?

It’s time for you to take control of your life,

So you'll be happy to look back when you're grey.

SHREYA SHARMA CULTURAL HEAD GIRL

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NEVER LOSE HOPE

As it is said that never lose hope,

because to swing you through life it is the only rope.

It's not necessary that you'll win everytime,

but sometimes you'll have to face some situations that are lime.

Sometimes through the bitter and sometimes through the sour one's,

but there is no need of wasting your tears in tons.

Because everything in life is temporary,

and if things are going bad you must not worry.

Because they are not gonna last forever,

so come on be a bit clever.

Problems are a part of life but solving them is an art,

so be an artist and hit your goals with a dart.

Be happy and smile always,

and to make you sad let life find out no ways.

Nothing is good or bad our thinking makes it so,

and what's gonna happen in future you never know.

But we never lose, we either win or learn,

no matter today or tomorrow everyone has a turn!!!.....

Charu Arora Cultural Head Girl

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STUDENTS’ CORNER

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“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

By Navya Rastogi(VIII-I)

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