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Valley School organised a special programme to mark Christmas festivities. Dressed as Santa Claus, youngsters sang and danced around the Christmas Tree and made merry. These children also had a word for the real Santa. Instead of gifts for themselves, they asked Santa to “give education and joy to all children”. Alongside the fun and frolic was some brain-teasing time as well. The school also organised a quiz contest for the children to test their knowledge about the festivities. A Santa look-alike contest saw students dressed in Santa clothes regaling the audience with Christmas tales. The winner was adjudged ‘Father Christmas’. Shemrock
workshops Shemrock Schools organised workshops for parents and grandparents. These workshops were aimed at instructing parents about qualities, manners and style. Parents, it was pointed out, are role models for children and their behaviour at home reflects on the child. The Shemrock group also organised special programmes to celebrate Christmas in all its 52 branches. A special gesture was made for the grandparents, as part of the mega event, there were special shows and competitions for parents and grandparents. Games based on innovative themes decorating the Christmas Tree and gift were all a part of the Christmas fiesta. Christmas Eve saw kids dressed in their best for the Christmas party. A Christmas Tree full of goodies and lots of snow was a treat for the little ones as was a trip to various churches to learn more about lord Jesus Christ. Bal Bhavan
festivities Christmas was also celebrated with fervour and gaiety at Bal Bhavan Public School. Dressed in the festive red and white, students sang carols and also took part in various activities including skits and dance numbers. While some exhibited their dancing skills, performing the ‘Ketchup Song’, others showed their acting skills in ‘Magic Helmet’. Painting competition Aadharshila Vidyapeeth, Pitam Pura organised an on the spot painting competition for schoolchildren on the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday. The competition was inaugurated by the Minister of Power, Ms Jayawanti B Mehta, and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Mr Ravi Shanker Prasad, inaugurated the exhibition. Students also painted birthday greeting cards for the Prime Minister and expressed their views on road safety, terrorism, development and monuments of Delhi on paper with colours. Forces Fest 2003
Exun, the computer club of DPS R K Puram was declared runners up in Forces Fest 2003, the annual technology symposium organised by Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai. The symposium comprised programming, quizzing, web designing, and animation related events. Ankit Dave and Raman Khatri won the winners of programming for juniors while in the senior category, it was Prateek Rungta and Shubham Mittal. Maanick Nangia, Bharat Apte, Shyamrup and Abhishek Suri won the crossword contest. Bharat and Maanick were also adjudged second runners-up in the quiz for seniors. Winter
carnival The annual Winter Carnival – 2003 of I. P. extension-based St. Andrews Scots Sr. Sec. School, which was an amalgam of an electric array of cultural events and appreciation of academic, co-curricular extra-curricular achievements, was celebrated on the school premises with fervour. The chief guest of the occasion was Dr G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner of India. Soon the festive spirit deluged all, young and old alike as the students performed various dances and skits. With a boisterous Bhangara, a scintillating Latin dance, an aesthetically co-ordinated fashion show and plethora of other items, the show was a grand success. The students were honoured for bringing laurels to the school with their academics and other co-curricular performances too. The students securing more than 86% marks in the board examination of class 10th were honoured with scholarship of Rs 10,000 each. Delhi Finance Minister Dr A. K. Walia, Parliamentary Secretary to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and school’s principal Mrs P.L. Rana were also present on the occasion. The fourth edition of the school magazine ‘Renaissance’ was also released on the occasion. ‘Mothers as
promoters of reading habits’ Birla Vidya Niketan Senior School, Pushpa Vihar organised an interactive workshop on ‘Mothers as Promoters of Reading Habits in Children’. Dr Sameer Parikh, eminent psychiatrist addressed the parents and teachers on the need for a holistic approach to the issue. Mothers of students of class VI were invited as participants in view of the fact that reading needs to be initiated at a young age. Dr Parikh cautioned parents against adopting a force-oriented approach and bring killjoys. Being overtly persuasive and imposing their will and determining what children should read would be a fruitless exercise. The child would perceive reading as associated with studies and a boring activity. If a child is told that reading is not a substitute for television viewing or an activity he enjoys, the response would be more amiable. Bedtime reading is most recommended. The interactive session gained momentum and became extremely insightful as parents not only posed queries but also shared their individual experiences. Boogie Woogie Gurukul International School organised Boogie Woogie, a dance competition for students. The children put up a brilliant show with each one performing with poise and perfection. Principal, Ms Rachna Malhotra gave away the prizes and had words of advice and appreciation for the children. Inputs by Nalini Ranjan |
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principalspeak YET another year draws to a close amidst great celebrations. Some resolutions taken at the beginning of the year fructified, a few didn’t take off, while others were laughed away. The 365 days put many a smile on your face, brought in rich dividends, gratifying achievements and festivities galore that filled your life with glad tidings. I hope you didn’t forget to thank God, who guided you, smiled away your follies and richly rewarded your efforts. Were you too wrapped up in your work, too engrossed in your success or your social life to remember Him? Pause a while amidst celebrations, amidst winding up work for this year, while enthusiastically planning for the new year and even fondly recounting your glorious moments of success, to remember God, who made all this possible. Will you remember to put “I will thank God every day” as your very first resolution in the coming year! In devotion to God, there is humility, which is so essential for inner growth. A beautiful ‘Letter from God’ penned by a sensitive devotee is an eye-opener for us. It reminds us that we need not wait for grand moments, when driven by external pressure or our guilt we visit a temple to ring its bells or await a priest to help us seek communion with God and thank Him. Our love for God is intricately woven into our ordinary day, where He waits for us to acknowledge His love. I quote from this beautiful letter where God says: “As you got up this morning, I watched and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to wear. When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and speak, but you were too busy to do so… At one point for 15 minutes, you had nothing to do – you ran to the phone to get the latest gossip… The whole day went by and you went home. After a few chores, you turned on the TV set. I waited patiently as you watched TV, then you ate your meal, but again you didn’t talk to me. You wished good night to your family and promptly fell asleep… You know I have got patience, more than you will ever know. I love you so much that I wait every day for a nod, prayer or thought. Hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!” Let us end the 2003 chapter with a prayer in our hearts, and usher in the New Year with another simple prayer to Him. A prayer in, which we seek His blessings for everyone, extend our love to our fellow beings, express our compassion for the unfortunate, assume our responsibilities towards the elders and show our love for nature and God’s creations. Let our thanks be the greatest offering to God. We owe this to Him for all the gifts he showers on us through our living day. Remember a prayer a day keeps darkness away and brings in joys each new day. A very Happy New Year. Madhu Chandra |
soulful tunes New Delhi, December 28 Renowned singer Roop Kumar Rathod accompanied by his wife Sonali presented ghazals. The duo had the audience mesmerised with their soulful rendition of the ghazals. The Rathods have performed over 1,000 concerts and mehfils across the world. A qwalli muqabla between Aslam Sabri and Praveen Saba was also appreciated by the audience. Rama Kant Goswami, MLA, was the chief guest on the occasion. Senior officers of the Delhi Tourism were also present on the occasion. Among the events which the Delhi Tourism has in the pipeline for the forth coming year are Lohri and Pongal celebrations, Tarun Tahiliani spring show at the Garden of Five Senses and ITC Sangeet Sammelan among others.  |
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