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SCHOOL BUZZ The Delhi legal Services and Montford School, Ashok Vihar, have set up a child welfare and legal aid cell for the children. The cell was set up on the occasion of Children’s Day. Justice Devender Gupta, Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, inaugurated the centre. He congratulated the school for taking the initiative and providing the children a platform where they can learn more about their rights. Justice Sikri who was also present at the occasion, said that in a country where millions of children are abused and exploited, such centres are needed. Principal, Brother Joy Joseph also spoke of the need to safe guard child rights.
Youth Nexus PVR Naraina organised a special event on the occasion of Children’s Day, Youth Nexus. The daylong event comprised quiz, extempore, antakshri and debates. 11 schools from the Capital participated. Ms Devashi Mukherjee, Entertainment and Excise Commissioner, inaugurated the programme. The programme was organised to celebrate the spirit of youth and rope in children to celebrate a day meant for them in a constructive and fun-filled way. While DPS, R K Puram, stood first in quiz and antakshri, New State Academy bagged the first prize in debating. Saleel of DPS, Mathura Road, was adjudged Mr PVR while Divya Deep Singh of Air Force school was declared Ms PVR. Air Force school also bagged the first prize in the western music section.
Science fair Bal Bhavan Public School organised a science fair on the occasion of Children’s Day. Environmentalist Iqbal Malik inaugurated the fair. Appreciating the efforts put in by the students, she said, “I am very happy to note that the kids here are blessed with immense potential and talent.”
Dr Malik suggested that students should adopt a practical and scientific approach in life and this will help them find solutions to problems. The Principal, Ms Sudha Gupta, said that the students of the school had made a website where they have posted all information related to the school. She added that the fair would become an annual affair. Thirty students from the school were honoured by the Delhi Sanskrit Academy for securing 90 per cent marks. The students were given a cash prize of Rs 500. Minister of State for Industry, Deep Chand Bandhu gave away the prizes and former Education Minister, Kulnanad Bhartiya, presided over the function. A Day with Kapil Dev Kapil Dev celebrated Children’s Day with the underprivileged children, he spent time with the kids and indulged them by telling stories about animals and the world in the jungles. The children had a merry time listening to the cricketer of the century and enjoyed dancing with him too. The event was organised by CRY and Ebony. The children from the privileged classes were encouraged to donate their toys for those who cannot afford them. The concept of ‘gift a smile’ was to help sensitise the children about their duties towards the society.
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Dhoom
Dhadaka
The school recently organised a ‘Dhoom Dhadaka’ for kids. Competitions for the children as well as their parents were organised. Around 150 kids participated in the contest that comprised of fancy dress, poem recitation, singing and drawing competitions. The school had also organised a puppet dance show and a bioscope for the entertainment of the students. The principal, Ms Tarjeet Bhasin, said that encouraging young children to perform on the stage helps them get over stage fright and helps them become confident and active. A reunion
Mother’s Pride organised a reunion of ex-students. Students with their parents turned up to celebrate and catch up with the each other to revive old ties. The theme of the party was ‘wear a mask’. So there Draculas and Rabbits, elephants and tigers. The party began with singing and dancing and the kids were also engaged in games like Hoopla, bangle the coin. The students also performed a Giddha. Vigilance Week
An inter-school debate on ‘Vigilance Week’ was organised by Vishwa Bharti, Noida. Eleven schools participated in the competition and the students spoke with conviction about the necessity to erode corruption. Ghazal Gulati of DPS, Noida, stood first, Pallavi Swaroop of Apeejay Noida, was adjudged second and Bhim Kaul of the host school stood third. Amity, Saket, was the best team and walked away with the trophy. The host school came second and Mrinalini Diwedi of Bal Bharti, Noida, was declared best interjector. The event was organised by Kribhco and was inaugurated by Mr V. N. Rai, MD Kribhco. (Input by Parmindar Singh)  |
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PRINCIPALSPEAK When I sat down to write my talk I thought why am I needed to speak to the children about stress management for I know of no other generation who takes away so much of my mental stress. When I come to school, a very special boy comes running and with a little shy smile wishes me good morning. His enthusiasm makes me forget my problems. A smile is a big stress reliever. I share with you a story of Kevin. We teachers would call him Kevin ‘Slow’. He took time to learn his lessons and never came first in races, but he loved basketball. He liked to stand in a certain spot near the free throw line and shoot baskets. He would keep throwing the ball till he managed to put in into the loop. Their last game of the season was with one of the best teams. Towards the end of the game Kevin’s team stood 30 points behind their opponents. Suddenly, Kevin’s teammate called time out and said to the coach that Kevin has never made a basket and that he should be allowed. Kevin’s team kept passing the ball to him. His first short bounced but missed. The other team swiped the ball. As soon as Kevin’s team had the ball they again passed the ball to him, but Kevin missed again. Soon the other team had the ball and they too started passing the ball to Kevin. People soon figured out what was happening. The whole crowd started cheering Kevin. Finally, the ball took a miraculous turn and Kevin managed a basket. Kevin, excited, started shouting ‘I won!’ The clock ticked and the best team remained undefeated. But everyone left the play field feeling a winner. Life is all about knowing what you are good at, risk that asset to be different from the rest. Kevin wasn’t standing first in class, he was not winning the Olympiads, but he won the game of his choice, he knew his baseline. I can sight the examples of many in the school who carved niches for themselves, inspite of not giving exemplary performances in the exams. Good results in exams are a big part of your personality, but a small part of your life. Come out of the phobia of exams and come first in life where it matters. Nothing beats stress better than success and success is doing what you enjoy. Madhu Chandra, |
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A merry-go-round of fetes in schools on
Faridabad, November 17 Students of schools including Ryan International, St Johns, DAV Public School, Ballabgarh, TT Public School, Eicher School, Gita Convent and host MVN, Aravali Hills and Sector-17 took part. Principal of MVN, Sector 17, Aravali Hills, Mr Gopal Sharma gave away prizes. The events included fun games, English debate, Hindi play, English recitation, drawing, folk dance, fusion dance and English one-act play. Students of Ryan International won first prize in folk dance, while DAV School, Ballabgarh stood second. Nidhi Singh of St John bagged first prize in Debate and Sarthak Joshi of Ryan International was adjudged the best interjector. Other results were as follows: Hindi play, T T Public School; English recitation, Kritika Anand of Eicher School; Currency game, Virin of Gita Convent; and Quiz, MVN School. Students of Eicher School, Sector 46, here observed the day in a novel manner. They took out a rally to spread the message of keeping the environment clean, planting more trees, conserving water and power and ending child labour. The rally covered a distance of 15 km and touched several schools. |
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