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MASTER MINDZ

December

2014

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INDEX

From the Principal’s Desk

Green school Drive

Campus Upbeat@DPS,BOPAL(Primary)

Special Assemblies

Workshops Attended by teachers

Sports

Trips and Tours

Message from Principal’s Desk

“Education is much more than mere learning. It

is a soul searching exercise committed towards

excellence.” Delhi Public School Bopal has

become a centre for excellence in the field of

education and aims at the holistic

development of children. It heralds the

arrival of innovative and holistic education

where child centred learning takes

precedence over cumbersome and

monotonous class work. Leveraging on

‘relationships’ that matter in the child’s life,

weave the important interactions within the

well structured school programmes that

contribute in bringing about the quality

results and holistic outcomes in the students.

Numerous studies show that test scores leap,

often by more than 20 per cent, when children are

encouraged to develop good attitudes towards

themselves and their learning. Keeping this in

mind our school offers programmes to help their

students develop key character strengths such as

resilience, persistence, optimism and courage

which actively contribute to a well rounded

personality. Our teachers help students "grow"

their inner cores. Key qualities like Joie de vivre,

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the ability to love and appreciate life , might sound wishy-washy in the hard world of exam

results, but love and security feed a host of qualities that great learners need. These include the

ability to be open and receptive, to be willing and to feel connected. Meanwhile, cultivating an

attitude of appreciation means being able to enjoy the journey of learning, wonder at nature,

relish a good story, feel good about achievements, and enjoy the companionship of the

classroom. All of which, in turn, feed confidence, excitement and curiosity back into the

learning loop.

It is very true that children are like flowers in a garden with different colours and fragrances,

who add to the beauty of the garden. The teachers are like gardeners who care and nurture the

small seedlings and turn them into well blossomed flowers. They play a cardinal role in

building up the character of the students. They work in close coordination with the students

and provide them education that helps them to develop into balanced personalities with sound

values of love, kindness, devotion and service before self. This dynamic combination

empowers them to be the future leaders of tomorrow. They also prepare global citizens well

equipped with life skills needed to face the changing challenges of the world around them.

The school also offers an array of principles and values that integrate in the life of every child,

giving them an incredible opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth. Our mission

is to imbue our students with universally prized moral values who can effortlessly adopt to

multicultural ethos and milieu and are competent to perform in a globalize knowledge

economy. We facilitate quality education by sculpting the character of the students with

intellectual powers as well as strength of culture.

My dear parents, Education at Delhi Public School is not a destination but a journey of

exploration which is full of hopes, promises, and endless possibilities because every child is

unique and precious to us. I am confident that it will always be a beacon of light, dispelling the

darkness of ignorance and lighting the path of its students, while radiating kindness and

compassion, as it soars high in its pursuit of academic excellence and fulfilment of the school

motto ‘ Service before Self ’.

Mr Surender P Sachdeva

(Principal, DPS Bopal)

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PART - B

SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

Rakshabandhan(II-B)

Special assembly on

Rakshabandhan was conducted

by students of class II B on

Monday, 4th of Aug. 2014. The

programme commenced with a

thought followed by a wonderful

skit based on the importance of

rakshabandhan and its history.

Then the children enthralled

everyone with their flawless

singing and actions in an action

song. Finally they swept the

audience off their feet with a

fantastic dance performance. The

kids participated with their

utmost efforts and huge

enthusiasm.The programme

concluded with warm wishes,

blessings and mentoring from the head mistress Sabina Sawhney Ma‟am.

Independence day and Janmashtmi(III-C)

A special assembly celebrating independence

day and Janmashtmi was conducted in the

school on 11 August 2014 by the students of

class III C. The students performed a skit

artistically depicting the importance of

Janmashtmi and the customary matki fod

,followed by an inspiring fashion show based

on freedom fighters. The assembly ended with

a hilarious dance performance by the kids.

Through the assembly children learnt the

importance of 15th August as well as

Janmashtmi in the form of entertainment.

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Independence Day(V-G)

The special assembly was conducted by class V-G on 13/08/14.The assembly began with a prayer and thought for the day followed by value of the month on “Patriotism”. Importance of Independence day was explained by children and remembering the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India from the British rule.It was Followed by poem of Rabindranath Tagore “Where the mind is without fear”and dance performance. At the end HM ma‟am addressed the students about the importance of Independent India.

Ganesh Chaturthi(III-D)

Special Assembly of III-D was

conducted on 25.08.14.The theme

of the assembly was Ganesh

Chaturthi. The children were all

geared up to participate in the

class assembly. Children

participated with lots of vigor and

enthusiasm. The assembly

started with a prayer. It was

followed by the thought for the

day and the news which was read

by the children. Facts about

Ganpati festival were told next,

in which the children entered the stage chanting „Ganapati Bappa Mourya‟ followed by Ganesh

Stuti.Environmental issues related to Ganesh Visarjan was another important part of the

assembly. Here the children spoke about the various ways to protect our water bodies during

Ganesh Visarjan. The assembly concluded with an energetic dance performed by the children on

Ganesh Vandana.

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Ganesh Chaturthi(IV-B)

Special Assembly of class IV B was

conducted on Wednesday 27.08.14.The

theme of the assembly was Ganesh

Chaturthi. The children were all geared up to

participate in the class assembly. Children

participated with huge vigor and

enthusiasm. The main topic of the assembly

was AUM .Importance of AUM in every step

of life and its effects were explained to the

students through a skit and thought.The

glorious form of AUM was shown through

an exceptional dance performance. assembly

started with a prayer. Assembly concluded

with Ganesh Puja and addressal by H.M Ma’am.

Teacher‟s Day(II-D)

Special assembly on Teacher's day was conducted by the

students of class 2D on Monday 1 Sept. The children

enthralled everyone present with their flawless

performances be it the ramp show, song or dance.

Children were looking very adorable when they

performed the ramp walk dedicated to all the teachers.

They enlightened each one present with the importance

of this day and gave various interesting facts.

Teacher‟s Day(V-H)

Special Assembly to celebrate Teacher's Day was conducted by Class V-H on 3rd Sept. The

assembly started with the prayer, followed by thought for the day and News. Some information

regarding teacher's day celebration was given. A short poem on "Why God made Teachers " was

also recited. It was followed by a skit from Mahabharat which emphasized the need to remain

focused and keep an eye on the goal to succeed. Assembly concluded with a foot tapping dance

and words of encouragement from our respected Headmistress.

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Navratri and Dussehra(II-F)

Special Assembly on Navratri and Dussehra was conducted by the tiny tots of class II F. The

whole assembly performed by the students enthralled the audience with their dynamic

performing skills. The whole programme was unmatchable and unbeatable almost in the form of

dance and drama with young ones disguised in the nine forms of goddess Durga and other

mythological characters related to the festival.Children started the programme with morning

prayer, thought for the day, followed by a superb skit depicting the various forms of Maa Durga.

Then it was followed by a captivating Garba dance performance . In the end live Aarti of Maa

Durga was performed by H.M ma‟am , all the teachers and few students. The assembly

performance doubled the joy and enjoyment of the whole festive mood!!!

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Diwali Celebration(III-G)

The power packed rangers!!!!

Diwali Special assembly was conducted by the students of class 3 G on 10 October 2014 in

Abhivyakti. The whole assembly performance was power packed and full of entertainment for the

targeted audience. It started with a prayer and a thought followed by a video on care and

compassion, which touched the heart of the audience deep inside. The children gave a brief

introduction about the festival and various facts and ways of celebrating it. Amidst all the fun and

frolic, singing and dancing they raised many important issues and told everyone how to celebrate

the festival as per the need of the society and environment today which includes: sharing

happiness with those who have no families, exchanging happiness with someone‟s gloominess

helping the needy, saving electricity, saying no to crackers, not just cleaning our own houses,

cleaning the society as well and go green etc etc….. Some students disguised as different gods and

goddesses and performed a fashion show, since as per our cultural beliefs we worship different

gods and goddesses in India. The programme concluded with an amazing dance performance by

the students. In the end Head Mistress ma‟am immensely appreciated the enthusiasm and efforts

of each and every child by calling the whole team onstage and then extended her warm wishes

and blessings to all the students with some safety tips.

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Children‟s Day Celebration (IV-C)

We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well being of our children, which

has always been and will continue to be the most universally cherished aspiration of humankind."

14-11-2014

A day marking

childhood, Children‟s

Day celebrations focus on

children and their

enjoyment. Schools and

educational institutions

mark the occasion as a

grand fiesta. In the

Primary wing of DPS

Bopal Children‟s Day is

commemorated with

immense joy, enthusiasm

and magnificence every

year. Various activities

and events are specially

organized for this day. Teachers organize different programmes and events for the students. This

year a special assembly was conducted by the students of IV C where students commemorated

Pundit Nehru on this day and shared with everyone the significance of this day. Children

performed a skit and dance based on the theme. A surprise assembly was also conducted by the

teachers for their beloved students wherein teachers performed dance and sang various kids

songs. Children certainly were amused to see their very own teachers dancing which was quite

surprising as well for them as they never knew about this part of them. Adding on to their

surprise their favourite comic character Gerenimo Stilton also came to school to wish them on

their big day. In the recess time ice candies were distributed to all the kids including teachers

which were relished by all. The excitement and enjoyment of the students made every teacher of

the wing glorify.

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Diwali Celebration(V-B & V-J)

Diwali is the festival of

lights. As India gears up

for the Diwali

celebration, a Special

Assembly by the

students of Class V-B

and V-J was held on

17th October 2014 in

Abhivyati . Lighted

Diyas and Rangoli

created a vibrant

atmosphere which was

in perfect sync with the

festive mood. The

program began with a

prayer by the students

which was followed by

the Thought for the day.

Students also presented

news which included

Current events. After the

news, Shlok chanting by

a student set the mood

for the festivities

followed by a „Fashion

Fiesta‟ on main characters of “Ramayan”. Thereafter, the audience was enlightened with reasons for the

celebration of “The MAHAFEST - DIWALI”, importance of 5 days of celebration and significance of

diyas, rangoli and fireworks in an interesting way. Amongst all the fun and frolic, children also encouraged

other students to celebrate Eco friendly Diwali through a skit . During their interaction with “ Gandhiji”

in this act, they shared with him how they are contributing in protecting the “Mother Earth” . They even

sensitized the audience to help the needy. An entertaining dance highlighting the festival's spirit was

presented by a group of students. In conclusion, a group of students conveyed their best wishes for a

Happy Diwali by reciting a poem. At the end, Principal Sir blessed the students, asked them to do one act

of kindness and wished them a happy and safe Diwali.

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English Week(V-K)

On Thursday 20 Nov 14, special assembly marking the arrival of English Week in DPS Bopal

Primary wing was conducted by the students of class V K.

The assembly began with a thought based on the month i.e Honesty. After that students

performed a skit and a dance based on the theme. They also explained the various parts of speech

in a sentence through a skit which was applauded by everyone present. The students showcased

great teamwork and lots of efforts were made on the prop making and execution. After that the

assembly became even more special as H.M Ma‟am formally acknowledged and congratulated all

the winners of Zyfest Competition. All the winning performances i.e Poems Come Alive, Dance

and Bal geet were peformed in Abhivyakti. Children gave a spectacular performance which was

applauded by one and all present and the hall was filled with the sound of thunder claps.

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WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY TEACHERS

A Workshop on English Speaking for Sports and Music Department

A workshop on English Speaking for Sports and Music Department was held on 16th July 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room, conducted by Ms. Tulika Saha attended by Sports and Music Department Teachers.

A Music Workshop

A music workshop was held on 2nd October 2014 at Kocharab,Paldi, conducted by Spic Macay

Mr. Chintan Vasavada attended the workshop.

Gender Sensitization Workshop

A workshop on Gender Sensitization was held on 7th November 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room,

conducted by Ms. Divya Purohit between 8:00 to 8:30 am.

Discussion was on gender sensitization, It was in reference to the need of women safety given the

increase in the current crime scenario. The need to break out of the stereotypes of their

characteristics and expected/unexpected behavior.

Role of a teacher in creating awareness and equality in the minds of both gender, and make

environment of mutual respect in all fronts of life.

Effects of media on the young minds and their expected, accepted behavior, and how to prevent

this influence on young minds.

It was an interactive session, where inputs came from teachers on how they can implement these

ideas in their day to day class briefing as well as parent interaction.

This workshop was attended by Primary School Teachers and 51 Teachers attended the workshop.

LDQ Workshop – How to make Language Teaching

Interesting

LDQ workshop was held on 1st November 2014 at Dps Bopal in AV Room, conducted by Ms.

Hemlata Rathore between 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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This workshop was based on the problems faced by different teachers at their level and how we

can solve it.

Teachers also discussed about grammar rules, use of Matra‟s, correct pronunciation. It was an

informative and interactive session.

All teachers of Classes I and II and teachers of Hindi Department of Classes III to V attended the

workshop.

CCE Workshop

CCE Workshop was conducted by senior school teachers on 14th November 2014 which was

attended by Ms Sujata and Ms Vidya The duration of the workshop was for one hour held in A.V.

Room. The workshop aimed at giving information about Scholastic and Co-scholastic Areas, its

weightage, assessment etc.

Financial Camp Workshop

A workshop on Financial Planning was held on 21st November 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room

between 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

The session was very informative and based on effective investments for retirement planning. As

teachers from Primary Section reached in the mid of session could not get any help for financial

counseling.

The teachers who attended Financial Camp from Primary Section are: Ms. Beverly Court, Ms.

Hemlata, Ms.Anju Pachchigar, Ms. Mini Nair, Ms. Swati, Ms. Ashu, Ms. Ruchika Sobti and Ms.

Sushma Saini.

Skill Based Teachers Training Workshop

A Workshop on Skill based teachers training was held on 26th November 2014 at AMA between

9:00 am to 5: 00 pm. This workshop was conducted by MGIS in collaboration with Dudley college London

The workshop was conducted to make the teachers aware of the UKIERI programme which is UK

India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) .It started in April 2006 with the aim of

enhancing educational links between India and the UK. In the last five years, UKIERI has played

a pivotal role in establishing a step change in the educational relations between the two countries.

In recognition of the substantial achievements and building on the success of this initiative, the

programme has been extended for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. It will also provide opportunities for

professional and leadership development of schools, higher education institutions and vocational

institutions, support partnerships and develop student mobility and skills development

programmes.

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The session also included various activities which highlighted different ways of teaching and

emphasized on effective methodologies of teaching – learning process. Ms. Reena Jha from

Primary Section attended the workshop.

Hindi Workshop

Hindi Workhop was Organised by New Saraswati House(Sankalp) on 27th November 2014 at

AMA, Ahmedabad between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Ravi

Prakash Gupta.

The subject of workshop was “How to make Hindi a successful, interesting and student oriented

language in present condition and how to develop self analysis, skill, vocabulary and

pronunciation of students.”

The workshop was very informative. Mr. Gupta explained us how to teach Hindi alphabets, word

and grammar in interesting and easy way to the students. With this, he covered maximum topics

of grammar related with middle and high school also. He has guided us how to teach Hindi in

delightful way not as a subject.

WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY STUDENTS

Philately Workshop

Philately Workhsop was held on 13th October 2014 at GPO Relief Road Ahmedabad between 10:00

am to 1:00 pm.

The postal department to celebrate philately week had organised a workshop when students of

different schools participated. They had a workshop on stamps and different activities like quiz

competition. On the spot drawing competition was held. 5 students from class 5 were selected.

They won in the quiz competition. The result of the drawing competition is not declared yet. The

teacher incharge to take the children to GPO from school was Ms. Jahal Rajput.

Name of Participants took part in this workshop:

1. Tanisha Sharma V-C

2. Aashna Sheth V-C

3. Pratham Parmar V-D

4. Harsh Shah V-D

5. Vrund Patel V-J

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SPORTS

ALL GUJARAT STATE LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT, 2014.

Rudra Gol of class I G won three gold medals and overall champion trophy in

under 6 years boys category in all Gujarat State level skating tournament

which was held at T.M.Skating rink , Ahmedabad on 7th and 8th June , 2014.

SAG DISTRICT LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT 2014 – 2015

SAG District Level Skating Tournament 2014-15 was

held from 23rd August to 25th August at EKLAVYA

SPORTS ACADEMY , AHMEDABAD.

DPS BOPAL WON 16 GOLD , 11 SILVER & 6 BRONZE

MEDALS

HEAD COACH : MR. INDRAJEET RAJPUT / MR.

NILESH CHAVADA

Winners

NO. NAME CLASS /

SEC

300 MTS 500 MTS 1000 MTS ROAD RACE

1. AYUSH PATEL VII H BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE GOLD

2. ARUSHI DADHICH VI H GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD

3. HARSH SHAH V D SILVER ---- GOLD GOLD

4. URVI SAINI X I GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD

5. TANAY SHAH V H GOLD SILVER SILVER SILVER

6. VRUND PATEL V J SILVER GOLD GOLD GOLD

7. ABHISHEK PATEL XI F SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER

8. ATHARVA BHAVSAR V B ---- BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE

9. KASHISH PATEL VI D SILVER ---- GOLD SILVER

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SCHOOL GAMES STATE LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014.

School Games State Level Skating Tournament, 2014 was held at Unnati Skating Rink, Baroda

from 1st September to 3rd September 2014.

DPS BOPAL WON 04 Gold , 03 Silver and 03 Bronze Medals.

Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput / Nilesh Chavada

Winners

NO. NAME CLASS 300 mts

500 mts

1000 mts

Road Race

1. Tanay Shah V H Silver Bronze Broze Gold

2. Harsh Shah V D --- --- Bronze Silver

3. Vrund Patel V J Gold Gold Gold Silver

KHELMAHAKUMBH DISTRICT LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014.

Khelmahakumbh District Level Skating Tournament, 2014 was held at Eklavya Sports Academy,

Thaltej , Ahmedabad on 12th and 13th October, 2014

DPS BOPAL WON 21 Gold , 15 Silver and 19 Bronze Medals.

Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput / Nilesh Chavada

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WINNERS

NO. NAME CLASS Age Group 300 mts

500 mts

1000 mts

1. Rudra Gol I G Under – 16 Silver Silver Silver

2. Yuvraj Gol VI E Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Bronze

3. Tanay Shah V H Under – 13 Gold --- Silver

4. Kashish Patel VI D Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold

5. Arushi Dadhich VI H Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold

6. Abhishek Patel XI F Above - 16 Silver Silver Silver

7. Ayush Patel VII H Under – 13 Silver Gold Silver

8. Vrund Patel V J Under – 13 --- Bronze Bronze

9. Harsh Shah V D Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold

10. Urvi Saini X I Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold

11. Aarsh Shah V H Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Silver

12. Adhya Sharma III H Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Bronze

13. Ahiri Arora VI C Under – 13 --- Silver Silver

14. Aanya Patel V E Under – 13 Silver Bronze Bronze

15. Kanchi Doshi VII E Under – 13 Bronze --- ---

16. Ronak Agarwal X A Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold

17. Dhruvam Patel VIII E Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold

18. Manav Agarwal X I Under – 16 Bronze Bronze Bronze

19. Twisha Patel IX H Under – 16 Silver Silver Silver

20. Dhwani Kanuga IX H Under – 16 Bronze Bronze Bronze

CBSE WEST ZONE SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014

CBSE West Zone Skating Tournament was held at

L.K.Singhania Education Centre, Rajasthan from 16th

October to 18th October 2014.

Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput Manager :- Nilesh Chavada

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PARTICIPANTS

NO. NAME CLASS 300 mt 500 mt Road Race

1. Rudra I. Gol I G ---- SILVER ----

2. Yuvrajsinh Gol VI E ---- ---- ----

3. Atharva Bhavsar V B ---- ---- ----

4. Rashesh Limbochiya II B ---- ---- ----

5. Arushi Dadhich VI H ---- ---- ----

6. Aarsh Shah V H ---- ---- ----

7. Rudra Rajput IV I ---- ---- ----

Swimming

KHEL MAHAKUMBH STATE LEVEL SWIMMING COMPETITION

Arushi Madatala of class 5F won Goldmedal in 200 m

Individual medley and Gold medal in 100mtr Free style

event at Khel Mahakumbh State level Swimming

competition in Surat on 17th November 2014.

CBSE NATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP , 2014

Rudra Gol of class I G got Silver medal in

under - 8 boys category in CBSE West Zone

Skating tournament in 500 mts rink race. He

was Selected for National which was held at

South Point Public School, Sonipat, Haryana

in between 17th to 20th November , 2014. He

reached upto semifinals.

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EDUCATIONAL TRIPS

Kalamkhush Paper Factory, Nr. Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad (Class V) Our school had organised an Educational trip to paper factory on 5th Nov and 7th Nov 14 for class V and Prerna students. It was a wonderful learning experience for the children. They were able to see and learn how handmade paper is made using different raw materials. Children carefully observed the complete process and stages required to make handmade paper. Children were keenly noting down what they saw and observed in their rough notebooks. They were also shown how paper photo frames are made. Children were later taken to the department where all the goods made from handmade paper were displayed and sold. They were surprised to see a variety of things made from paper and showed great appreciation for the manual labour that went into making such ethnic items. They were also shown how yarn is spun from cotton using the spinning wheel. The trip has been an enlightening learning experience for the children to remember forever.

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Kite Museum and City Museum - PALDI (Class III)

Learning through exposure is always the best and a permanent one! Hence educational trips play

an important role in the curriculum as a vehicle for sensory experiences.

The students of Class III were exposed to a museum. They learnt that a museum is a place where

old things are preserved for visitors to get an idea about our cultural heritage. They were taken to

the Kite museum, City museum and Cinema museum Paldi on 18th November 14. There they saw

kites of different shapes, sizes and colours. They also saw a short documentary film on “How to

make kites”. Keeping in mind the upcoming Uttarayan festival this trip was planned to bring

more awareness amongst the children about the world famous kite festival of Gujarat.

On the first floor of the Kite museum was the City museum. Children saw huge utensils, old

cameras, statues, a model of mosque, Gurudwara, temple along with Jaganathji‟s palki. They were

made aware of our rich cultural heritage and the joint family system. There was an exhibition hall

where the traditional things of Gujarat were displayed. Then they also had a glance over the

Cinema museum where they saw old hindi movie banners. Children were keenly taking a note of

all the things that they observed.

The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. They got an opportunity to interact and travel

along with their peers. The excitement was clearly visible on each one‟s face as it was a good

change from their everyday class routine.