emagazine by Manav Rachn University

March 2016, Volume 6 Issue 25

CELEBRATING

PATRIOTISM AND WOMANHOOD

MREI

Celebrating Womanhood and Patriotism

A month long programme celebrating womanhood was organized by Faculty of Management Studies, Manav Rachna International University. A galaxy of dignitaries from the Government of India, graced the month long ‘SWAYAM SIDDHA-Celebrating Being a Woman’. It was a part of its efforts to create awareness on gender sensitization among the youth in association with NGO Sindhu Srijan, working on Women and Youth Empowerment

he Manav Rachna University campus was witness to various activities and initiatives on women-centric issues from 12 February, 2016 which culminated on 8 March in celebration of International Women’s Day. On 26 February, 2016 as part of the Women’s Empowerment programme the Chief Guest was Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Hon’ble Union Minister for Women and Child Development who spoke of the various initiatives her Ministry had undertaken for the safety of Women. The programme which emphasized on ‘Being Empowered and Empowering Others’ was presided over by Smt Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and several senior dignitaries including Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Managing Director, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI); Dr N.C. Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor Manav Rachna International University

Ms Lalitha Kumarmangalam, Chairperson of National Commission for women being honoured by Ms Satya Bhalla

combination of Rani Lakshmi Bai as a strong women with the gentleness of Mother Teresa . It is our proud privilege to have her with us.” Addressing the gathering, Smt. Maneka Gandhi informed that cell phones in the coming months will be equipped with alarm buttons that would be connected to police stations via satellite to help people in distress. Her announcement that every boy student who champions the cause of girls in his class would be made a gender champion and given a scholastic award was met with loud applause. Smt. Maneka Gandhi invited interested persons/NGOs to train at least 200 women in “amazing areas” such as organic agriculture, handloom or handicrafts to help them earn a decent livelihood.That apart, she spoke about the setting up of the Women Entrepreneurship Council by the end of the year. Her parting lines were: “Do unto others what you would want others to do unto you,” Ms Maneka Gandhi,Hon’ble Union Minister for Women and Child Development while speaking on the subject of empathy at MREI which she claimed was her mantra in life. (MRIU); Dr Upasana Agarwal, President, Sindhu On 3 March, 2016, Ms Lalitha Kumarmangalam, Srijan; Dr M.M. Kathuria, Trustee, MREI, Dr Chavi Chairperson of National Commission for women Bhargava Sharma, Dean, FMS, MRIU, among others. sensitised the audience at MREI on laws governing Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief women’s rights and how there is a need to make use Patron, MREI said, “Smt Maneka Gandhi is an in- of them when the need arises. Welcoming Ms Lalispiration for every woman. She has served the society tha Kumarmangalam, Smt Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, and community with great dedication and effort. It MREI said, “Women in today’s world are in no way is our proud privilege to have her with us. She is a inferior to men as they continue to fulfill multiple

roles in society.” She urged women to be strong to seek support from society at large. Her evocative lines, “Nari mein hai shakti sari, phir kyon woh hai bechari’ where women are perceived as victims drew deep appreciation from the audience. Ms. Lalitha Kumarmangalam felt that women need to be aware of two tough laws that govern their rights: the first concerns sexual harassment in the workplace which applies for both men and women and the second law centers around domestic violence. In most cases, women have no idea about the laws that are in place. For instance, a woman does not know that her paternal home remains her home as long as she is alive and the fact that she has equal right to property as any of her siblings.” Under the aegis of the Women Empowerment series ‘Swayamsiddha: Celebrating being a Woman’ being observed at Manav Rachna International University, the All India Council for Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice had earlier launched the campaign ‘Main Tulsi Teri Aangan ki’ under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Pado’ initiative of the Haryana Government. The poster for the campaign was launched at the national level in Manav Rachna International University. Additionally, a National Conference on ‘Women in Media:Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow’ was organized at MREI , by the Faculty of Media Studies and Humanities on 8 March , 2016 in which former Captain of Indian Women Cricket Team, Ms. Anjum Chopra, was the Chief Guest.

MREI Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Union Minister for HRD, Government of India, left memorable moments to cherish as she unfurled the flag at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions on 8 March 2016, which marked the culmination of the celebrations of International Woman’s Day at MREI

he 36’x24’ national flag atop a pole of 108 ft. will remain a landmark at the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and as the Honble Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani said, “It is rare to see Private Institutions hoist the tri-colour,” and appreciated the loud applause which vibrated across the campus as the tri-colour began to unfurl amidst a huge gathering which had assembled as a mark of patriotism and to welcome the Honourable Minister. Smt. Smriti Irani was the Chief Guest at the culmination ceremony of the month-long “Swayam Siddha- celebrating being a woman” series being organized at the Manav Rachna International University in association with Sindhu Srijan, an NGO working on Women and Youth Empowerment. Also present on this occasion were Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI; Sh.Vipul Goel, MLA; Dr Upasana Agarwal, President, Sindhu Srijan; Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI; Dr. Amit Bhalla, VPMREI; Sh. Bhartender Singh, MP, UP and Gauri Shankar from Sindhu Srijan among a host of senior dignitaries and women achievers who were honoured at the function and staff and faculty members and students of MREI. Faridabad was witness to a historical moment in time when the world’s Tallest Tiranga was hoisted at the HUDA Town Park in Sector 12 by Shri Amit Shah, National President, Bharatiya Janta Party in March 2015. Manav Rachna Educational Institutions have been caring for this National Pride under the visionary guidance of Dr. O P Bhalla Foundation

“The Tiranga is an augury of all good things to come and has imbued everyone present with a deep sense of commitment towards the nation. I feel proud to be an Indian all over again and bow my head in gratitude”, said Dr. Prashant Bhalla at the flag hoisting ceremony. To mark the International Women’s day, women achievers (alum-

nus and students) from Manav Rachna Educational Institutions were also felicitated in the presence of Smt. Smriti Irani. These included Ms. Shrishti Rana (Miss Asia Pacific 2013), Ms. Mahima Bakshi (Miss Stunning 2008 in Miss India Worldwide pageant), Ms. Nitika Pawar (IAS), Ms. Simran Khattar (CS Executive topper), Ms. Natasha Sharma (Founder of Celebrating Freedom), Ms. Jyoti Kapoor (world inline hockey player) and Ace Shooters Ms. Shweta Chaudhary, Ms. Shreyasi Singh, Ms. Riya Kumari, Ms. Ankita Das, and Ms. Shagun Chowdhary. Smt. Smriti Irani delivered a soul-stirring talk on Women’s Empowerment. She said: “A woman’s day is filled with challenges which she overcomes with a great deal of equanimity and strength. In my opinion, every day is woman’s day”. While congratulating all the women achievers, she said: “When your students come and say ‘thank you’ it is a reflection of the culture and heritage that you have inculcated among your pupils so as to inspire them to achieve great heights of excellence.” She expressed deep admiration for Smt Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI, and her role as an educator in guiding the students of MREI. Smt Smriti Irani also said, “It was rare to see a Private University hoisting the National Flag so proudly and boldly. The cheering of the students during the flag hoisting reaffirmed the strength and spirit that is truly Indian, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. As HRD Minister, it is the students that I truly serve.” Smt Irani also informed that this was her first visit to a Private University as an HRD Minister and it was heartening for her to note that 60 per cent students in this institution are girls. She mentioned that she was happy to see ex-Servicemen at Manav Rachna and extended her gratitude to the ex-Servicemen for the services to the nation. She also appreciated the fact that Manav Rachna had given ex-Servicemen the opportunity to share their knowledge and wisdom while serving at MREI.

You encounter different women playing different roles in everyday lives from being a mother to a colleague or friend. What a woman wants from a man is nothing but respect and no differential treatment,” said Smt Smriti Irani. Commenting on the celebrations, Mrs Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI said, “Women in today’s world are no way inferior to men as they continue to fulfill multiple roles.” ‘Let us all pledge our support to women and do our bit for their rights and education,” said Gouri Shankar, Core Committee Member & Programme Convener, Rashtriya Sindhu Srijan, Delhi Prant. Dr Upasana Agarwal , President Sindhu Srijan said, “Given their diverse roles, it is women who can instill love, compassion, spirituality in the world around them.”

INSIDE Counting the drops March 2016

Vol VI

Issue 25

ASSOCHAM award for MRIU

An open letter from Ms Goldy Malhotra

A successful start to choosing a career

Science Olympiad Foundation results

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22. The day focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources, according to Wikipedia. Students from MRIS speak their minds on World Water day and water conservation — the need of the hour.

he UN and its member nations devote this day to implementing UN recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries regarding the world’s water resources. Additionally, a number of nongovernmental organizations promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats have used World Water Day as a time to focus attention on the critical issues of our era, according to sources. Events such as theatrical and musical celebrations, educational events, and campaigns to raise money for access to clean and affordable water are held worldwide on World Water Day, or on convenient dates close to March 22. Lets celebrate World Water Day by spreading the word about global water and energy conservation. When you open your tap today and, as if by miracle (and thanks to a good deal of engineering), a stream of clean and drinkable water starts flowing, think of the millions of people for whom such basic access is not so simple. Lets strive to achieve this .

Water is life

Launch of Haryana Water Council or Forum A National Workshop on ‘Water Conservation & Pollution’ was organized by Manav Rachna International University jointly with The Indian National Committee of International Association of Hydrogeologists (INC – IAH) which saw the announcement of the ‘Haryana Water Council or Forum’ - a state level multi-stakeholder platform A detailed report on the pre-feasibility study on revival of Badhkal Lake conducted by Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) jointly with District Administration, scientists, and academicians was also presented at the workshop on December 19, Faridabad at the MRIU Campus.

Activities @ MRIS, 21C

Activities @ MRIS, Charmwood

Activities @ MRIS 51, Gurgaon

Activities @ MRIS, Ludhiana

Achievements @ MRIS, Sector 14

he workshop dealt with studies related to water pollution and ways for water conservation in all aspects to develop goals and programs that will assure progress in this field. 43 quality research papers were presented by eminent scientists and academicians from IIT Kharagpur, Kolkata and IIT Chennai, among others. Among the eminent dignitaries present on the occasion were Dr. K B Biswas, Chairman-Central Ground Water Board; Dr. D K Chadha, President GHS & Former-Chairman, CGWB; Dr. DipankarSaha, Sec. INC-IAH; Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions; Ar. Jit Sharma, Chief Town Planner, Sahara Prime City; Dr. M MKathuria, Trustee, MREI; Dr. M K Soni, ED & Dean, FET; Ar. Jatinder Saigal, Dean-FPA, MRIU; and Dr. SaritaSachdeva, HoD, Biotechnology, MRIU among other senior academicians from institutions across the country. This workshop will go down in the history of the city of Faridabad with the release of two important documents: 1. On Ground water Issues and Challenges of Haryana

2. Report – a Pre-feasibility study on Revival of Badkhal Lake at Faridabad. Badkhal Lake is one of the most prominent water bodies in Faridabad. Badkhal Lake has shrunken about 25-30% of its original volume. In this regard, a taskforce comprising officials from Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) and Global Hydrogeological Solutions (GHS) with the support of the District Administration had been constituted. MRIU and GHS worked on the pre-feasibility study for the revival of the Badhkal Lake. The findings of this pre-feasibility study were presented to Sh. Aditya Dahiya, (IAS) Additional Deputy Commissioner- Faridabad on behalf of the District Administration. While presenting the pre-feasibility report, Dr. D K Chadha informed: “The hydrogeological and geophysical survey has provided the information on the extensiveness of the different aquifer zones and the thickness of the overburden, overlying the alluvial sediments. The depth to water, water table contour maps with the groundwater

ASSOCHAM Award for MRIS 46, Gurgaon

anav Rachna International School, Sector 46, Gurgaon conferred with it academics, sports or extra- curricular activities is due to the regular mentoring ASSOCHAM National Excellence Award and provision of appropriate guidance to 2016 for the ‘Best School for Innovation & Valthe students. In sports, our students are regue-Based Education’. Manav Rachna Internationularly representing the School at National al School (MRIS), Sector 46, Gurgaon was conlevel sports competitions and winning varferred with ASSOCHAM National Excellence ious positions especially in Basketball, BadAward for the “Best School for Innovation & minton, Table tennis, Shooting, Chess etc. Value-Based Education”. The award was presentAwards like these act as a morale boosters ed by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Human for the management, staff and students”. Resource Development, Prof. (Dr.) Ram Shankar Congratulating everyone at MRIS 46 GurKatheria at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi gaon, Dr. Amit Bhalla, VP, Manav Rachna on 17 February 2016. Educational Institutions said: “Right since Ms. Dhriti Malhotra – Principal, MRIS 46 its inception, MRIS has been embellishing Gurgaon received the award from Dr. Ram Shanchildren to grow beyond their dreams, all kar Katheria in the presence of eminent educathe while, taking a quantum leap into many Ms Dhriti Malhotra receiving the award from tionists. Speaking on the recent achievement, Ms. initiatives.With its committed and qualified Prof. (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria Dhriti Malhotra said: “MRIS has been excelling in both team and world-class infrastructure, MRIS—long academics and sports, winning laurels and recognition time and again. The school considered an academic beacon—has been making learning a celebration for the has been consistently ranked among the top 5 schools in the region by leading students. MRIS has been nurturing students to become responsible global citizens publications. The School’s consistent growth and performance in all the fields, be with values that are embedded for life”!

flow direction have indicated the movement of the groundwater pointing out that the heavy groundwater extraction in the surrounding areas is causing out flow from the lake area. In order to check the outflow, using the geophysical and hydrogeological data, it is recommended to construct four sub surface dykes, which will help in recovering the ground water levels over the years”. “The above options for water resources to revive the lake also meets the requirements of the smart city which provides for the recycling of the wastewater and water conservation practices”, informed Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI. He added:“Genesis of a smart city is to provide the highest quality of human life. And all these endeavors towards preserving water are just a step in this direction”. At the conclusion of the workshop, a road map for Haryana to conserve its water resources with recommendations for efficient utilization of water in cities and towns across Haryana was also presented. This model can be replicated across the country. With this in mind, the ‘Haryana Water Council or Forum’ has been constituted. This forum will be a state level multi-stakeholder platform, in response to an increasing concern about water issues amongst the communities. The mission of this forum would be to promote awareness, build commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient conservation, protection, development, planning, management and use of water in all its dimensions on an environmentally sustainable basis for the benefit of all life on earth. This is essential to bridge water divides among various sectors and the present and future generations. The workshop was attended by about several persons including scientists, engineers, academia, representative of RWA, & representatives of all affiliated sectors. After the submission of the pre feasibility study to the local Administration the implementation of the revival was directed by the Government of Haryana . Thereupon, presently the team is working with the irrigation department of the local Administration of Faridabad for construction of Sub-Surface dykes.The conceptualized location has been communicated to the Government and the detailed design and drawing are under preparation

WATER: OUR LIFE LINE W ater, the most common substance on earth. It has been with us every moment of everyday and is the fundamental building block of life. Every living thing just needs water. From agriculture to hydro electricity power, we use water in million different ways. It acts outside on own physical laws of nature, do we really know the secrets of this amazing element. Pollution, Global Climatic Change increasing demands on our planet, our ignorance has let us to abuse water quality and forget its potential. Understanding the mysteries of water, is critical to our existence and survival. Examine water as if never seen before. New technology, scientific discoveries and vital information have unveiled endless possibilities of water potential and its heeling power. New discoveries goes beyond human reckoning beyond solar system and galaxies, to the source of life itself. Water had so much importance in ancient India and Hindu culture that there are as many as 70 nomenclatures for water in Sanskrit. Initially the uses of water were limited to simple domestic purposes such as drinking, cooking, bathing and washing. Later, as mankind developed, the techniques of using ground water through shallow wells, erecting small dams to store water behind it, transporting via canals led to spreading of communities away from rivers. Domestic use of water is no more simple but also includes cooking, heating, sanitary purposes, watering lawns or maintaining private swimming

pools. Further, there are public uses such as water required in hospitals, educational institutions, hostels, prisons, parks, gardens, fire-sighting, etc. In addition, there are commercial uses as office buildings, hotels and restaurants, laundries, shopping centers, bus, railways and air terminals, etc. Water is also used in great quantities in different industries for manufacturing and processing purposes. Other present day crucial uses of water are in irrigation, hydropower, navigation, recreation, etc. Excessive rainfalls causes floods and damages to life and properties, while scanty rainfalls lead to drought. Because so many crucial aspects are associated with water, this BLUE GOLD should be used and managed judiciously to get the maximum benefits to the society as a whole. India is a vast country and receives annual precipitation of about 4000 km3. Out of this, monsoon rainfall is about 3000 km3. Rainfall is also observed in interiors of the country and thus India has a wide temporal and spatial variation in rainfall. Since the availability of water on ground surface is through streams and rivers and from underground through ground water resources, it is necessary to consider the entire watershed as one unit and should be developed and managed accordingly. Such comprehensive watershed development and management programme should include activities as: I.Water supply management. II.Water-excess/water deficit management III. Environmental restoration. Dr. Sarita Sachdeva Professor & Head Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Engineering & Technology, MRIU, Faridabad

Honour bestowed upon Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Srivastava Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Srivastava from Manav Rachna University awarded Honorary Research Fellowship of Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Finland

rof. (Dr.) Sanjay Srivastava (Professor of Organizational Behavior, Leadership & Change) has been awarded Honorary Research Fellowship of Lahti University of Applied Sciences (LAMKUAS), Finland. Dr. Sanjay Srivastava is also the Managing Director of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions & Vice Chancellor of the Manav Rachna University (MRU). This rare honour was bestowed upon him by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Finland Mr. Juha Sipila, who was in India for the “Make in India Week” on the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. He is amongst the only three Research Fellows of LAMK-UAS Helsinki and is the first Asian Honorary Research Fellow of LAMK-UAS. Prof. Allan Barell (Univ. of Cambridge) and Professor Lene Foss (The Artic University of Norway) are the previous two Honorary Research Fellows of LAMK-UAS.

In a written communication, Dr. Outi Kal- between industry and academia through focus on lioinen, President & CEO of LAMK-UAS Hel- the skill centric courses with the aim of producing sinki said: “This Honorary Research Fellowship will further deepen co-operation and the strategic relationship of LAMK-UAS with Manav Rachna University”. This honorary position will entitle Dr. Sanjay Srivastava to represent Lahti UAS on various international forums for academic improvement, research and development. It would also enable him to enhance Lahti UAS relations with In- Dr Sanjay Srivastava being honoured dian and other international universities as per policies of Lahti UAS Helsinki. industry-ready professionals through improving Lahti UAS is one of the Knowledge Partners employability and life skills. of MRU and an MoU has been signed with Lahti University of Applied Sciences to collaborate Accepting the honour in all humility, Prof. on academic and research related activities en- (Dr.) Sanjay Srivastava expressed his utmost gratcompassing the exchange of faculty and students, itude to the ‘Strategic Jury’ for nominating him launch of activities like extension programmes, to be a part of the team and hoped in all sincertraining and exchange of publications and research ity that he would take the University to the next reports. The objective has been to bridge the gap level.

ASSOCHAM award for MRIU A

SSOCHAM declares Manav Rachna International University as the ‘Best University for promoting Industry-Academia Interface’ Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) was felicitated with ‘ASSOCHAM – National Education Excellence Award 2016 for the ‘Best University for promoting Industry-Academia Interface’ at a ceremony in New Delhi on February 17,2016.The award was presented by Prof. (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria, Hon’ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India. Dr. NC Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIU received the award The 9th ASSOCHAM National Education Excellence award bestowed upon Manav Rachna International University is a true reflection of the spirit and dedication. MRIU’s industry interface with the corporate sector indicates an impressive line-up of knowledge partners. Infosys, SuKam, SAP, KPMG,

Fortis Healthcare, NIIT/IFBI, IBM, JBM Group,TCS,

NDTV Worldwide, I-Carnegie and BPO Certification Institute (BCI) are some of the academic partners

which associate with the various programmes being run at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions. These collaborative ventures have enhanced MRIU’s credentials in the industry besides strengthening its industry-academia relations and benefitting both students and society. “This productive synergy with our Knowledge partners has helped create industry-ready courseware for students with a view to preparing them on specific technologies and trends prevalent in the job market,” says Dr Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, commenting on the quality of high class education at the Manav Rachna International University.

An Open Letter to Students - Check Your Self

Apart from making choices, one has to discipline the time management. This will help you throughout your life. Plan time for everything and arrange as per priority. Little sacrifice of sleep can give you so much of time to do things you have been postponing. No steam or gas ever drives anything until put under pressure and confined. No life grows until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined. No man is free who is not a master of himself. Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say NO to oneself. Sir Rabindranath Tagore, noble prize winning poet once said, “I have on my table a violin string. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violent string is supposed to do - to produce music. So I take it, fit-it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then it is free to be a violin string.” This is the trick of right use of time and its management. Real freedom is not freedom from, but freedom for. Discipline without freedom is tyranny, freedom without discipline is chaos. Once a lady sitting next to me on a flight after eating half of her food from the tray, started putting salt in her chocolate pudding. I was shocked and asked her the reason for doing so. She said “it is necessary to do so, it will keep me from eating it. I discipline myself.”

Dear Students, As we grow we start taking charge of our life and start showing off our independence from early age. Have we ever realized that with taking up of responsibility of oneself life requires discipline? Yes tons of it. It demands the total command over empty passions and wrong habits. One has to check oneself constantly of minor and major temptations from time to time. But more than anything it demands a relentless focus on what matter most. We face daunting obstacles at every step in the form of opposing choices and to overcome all this and enjoy greater portion of success we need to follow the path of discipline. Robert Frost, the famous poet, thinker and philosopher noted at an earlier age that “life is tons of discipline.” No matter who you are, no matter what pursuits, living a life of meaning requires discipline. And the key is that it is much easier to say NO to temptations if we have a deeper YES burning within. Particularly the student’s life needs to be consciously aware of temptations knocking at the door constantly. Wrong friends, their influence in life style and quick easy gains and pleasures of life drive you away from the purpose you aimed initially. At your age the realization comes when all is lost and it is too late. Therefore, this letter of affectionate reminder to you, the young ones. Always think before taking any action and imagine the approval of your parents and seniors. Even if there is a slight doubt that they would not approve, do not walk on that path without having talked to them personally. Never permit the greed to over ride the purpose.

Let us start getting firm with our-self and keep a good check in all our doings keeping away from all kinds of temptations as one of the advertisements says ऊपर वाला सब देख रहा है I With Love Goldy Malhotra

Award for Gauri Bhasin Head CDC

eam CDC represented MREI at the National Employability Conclave on 18 January 2016 at Hotel Shangri-la Eros, New Delhi. Ms. Gauri Bhasin Head CDC has been conferred with the Young Achiever Award 2015 – 16for innovative training practices in bridging the industry academia gap. “Keeping pace with the Panoramic Vision of our Founder Chancellor Dr. O.P. Bhalla, I earnestly believe that

if we all pull together and pledge our total commitment and effort, we will succeed in reaching any and every milestone. The award is yet another landmark in our journey to ensure that our students manage to combine a wide array of skills which enables them to satisfy employers as well as compete with the best

talent in the world,” said Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor Manav Rachna University. “Exceptional achievements are within our reach when we stand tall on a foundation of personal integrity, hard work and unwavering determination,” commented Dr Sanjay Srivastava

MRIS 51, Gurgaon students speak

Students from MRIS Noida speak their

thoughts on water Saagar Sharma Grade 8 H2O is not merely Hydrogen and Oxygen. It is the most important combination of elements. Save it now, or you will regret it in future.

Nimisha Sharma Grade 4 Don’t leave the tap open Don’t make the water dirty So, keep the water clean Or else you will be thirsty.

Gaura Kukreti Grade 7 Save water, save nature Save water for our bright future Gaura Kukreti Grade 7

Nishchay Singh Grade 4 There’s one thing you should always save first, We should save water or we will die of thirst. We should save water in buckets, tanks and pails, Or our operation to save water fails.

A drop of water worth is more than a sack of gold to a thirsty man. Every drop, which we save today, will keep the disasters away. It’s better to conserve the Water that makes living possible on earth. Save Water!! “Water Water everywhere, And all the boards shrink, Water Water everywhere There is no any drop to drink, Save Water or learn to live in wilderness.” Kashish Goel VI Travellers MRIS 46 Gurgaon

MRIS 21c, Faridabad students speak: Thoughts on- WORLD WATER DAY World water day is celebrated across the world annually on 22nd March. It is a medium of realizing the importance of fresh water and advocating the sustainable management of fresh water resources. It is important to conserve water since water is the basis of life and only 1 percent of the total water on our planet is available as fresh water used by its 7 billion people. We can conserve water by using some of the following simple tips. - Turn the water off all the way after using the sink and do not let the water drip. - Turn the water off while brushing your teeth - Tell the restaurant waiter not to get water to the table unless you are going to drink it. - Rinse your fruits and veggies in a tub rather than in running water. - Take a shorter shower or use a bucket to bathe. Hope we all start to save a little more water going forward.

Aadya Gupta Grade4 Atlantic MRIS 21 C Water conservation encompasses the policies, strategies and activities made to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource, to protect the water environment, and to meet current and future human demand. Population, household size, and

“ Why to save water” – Water Conservation: Water is one of the nature’s precious gifts to mankind. All living things consist mostly of water eg. the human body is of two thirds of water. Water is the most essential component of life and is vital for sustenance. The importance of water in our diet can be seen as it helps the body to perform specific metabolic tasks and regulates our body temperature. There is no doubt that water is everywhere and it is very important to our Earth and the life inhabiting it. Water contains no calories and is a significant factor in losing weight. It is the key component in determining the quality of our lives and is a universal solvent. We have the same amount of water now as there was when the earth was created. This is the water we have, and we must preserve its quality. Water is the foundation of food and life. Next to air, water is our most precious resource. We cannot live without water. Saving Water helps to preserve our environment. It reduces the energy required to process and deliver water, which helps in reducing pollution and in conserving fuel resources. Saving water now means having water available in the future for all our life purposes. If we save water now, we are helping to ensure a water supply enough for future generations. Saving water saves money. We must save water today so that it will be available to us in the future. We need to think of future generations, people who will not have a sufficient supply of water unless we become more concerned with how we use our water today. Water is known as the elixir of life. So Conserve water to save life. ARNAV TIKKO MRIS 21C

growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change will increase pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation.[1] The goals of water conservation efforts include: The withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem does not exceed its natural replacement rate. Energy conservation. Water pumping, delivery and waste water treatment facilities consume a signif-

icant amount of energy. In some regions of the world over 15% of total electricity consumption is devoted to water management. Habitat conservation. Minimizing human water use helps to preserve freshwater habitats for local wildlife and migrating waterfowl, as well as reduces the need to build new dams and other water diversion infrastructures. Riya Kapoor, MRIS 21 C

Water is life – lets save it say students from MRIS Gurgoan Sector 46 World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22. The day focuses on conservation of fresh water. In most of the houses the processed water is supplied in over head tanks , which is a big wastage . Instead there should be two pipelines , 1 pipeline - (Processed water for drinking) 2 pipeline – (unprocessed water for other works ). Thus , we save water and many more people will drink processed water . “Save water , as doctor saves life .” AKSHAT SRIVASTAVA GRADE VI, MRIS Sector 46, Gurgaon Drip, Drip, Drip, Drip when I see water fall I wish to warn the world, warn them all Please save water don’t dirty it, let it be blue Please save water, one day it will save you. Go see the lakes, the oceans, and their beauty Let’s save water, let’s do our duty Lavanya Joshi GRADE VII, MRIS Setor 46

Water has made our lives possible. But are we saving water? Will we save it later? We are doing nothing about one of our basic needs in life. What will we pass on to the future generations? If we do not rethink and act, it looks like the World War III will be fought for water. We can save water by • Rain water harvesting • Watering plants with mugs instead of sprinklers • Fix leaking pipes Remember EACH DROP COUNTS Abishek Ramachandran Grade V, MRIS 46 Gurgaon

Water has made many contributions in our lives. But have we made any towards it? Of course not, instead we are polluting it with every passing day. We are indirectly harming ourselves. To save ourselves we need to save water from being polluted by human and industrial waste. SAVE WATER SAVE LIFE Sushit Tanay Grade V m , MRIS 46 Gurgaon

Water is the most essential need of our daily life. We need to save it as without it our life is totally impossible. In my society, I have made a Water Saving Organisation that can go to any house anytime to check the misuse of water. People have supported me in this effort and we have been able to generate awareness on this issue.

Conserving water is conserving ourselves. We should at least make one contribution everyday, which even small children can make. Most of us wait for World Water Day to talk and think about the importance of water. Why can everyday not be a World Water Day. Small contributions daily will make a big difference globally. Ishan Krish Kumar Grade IV, MRIS 46 Gurgaon

Mehak Arora Grade V, MRIS 46 Gurgaon Water is the most common liquid on Earth. It covers about 71.4% of the Earth. Water is very important for life.However, some studies suggest that by (2025) more than half of the people around the world will not have enough water.So we had to save water for our future. Some tips to conserve water are - There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.Collect the water you use for rinsing and reuse it to water houseplants.Only water your lawn when needed.Consider installing new appliances.They are more water and energy-efficient than older appliances. A new washing machine can save up to 20 gallon per load.When you clean your fish tank, use the water you’ve drained on your plants.The water is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, providing you with a free and effective fertilize.When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load. Teach your children to turn the tap tightly after use.Don’t water your lawn on windy days . After all , sidewalks and driveways don’t need water.Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes.When watering grass on steep slopes, use a soaker hose to prevent wasteful runoff.Group plants with the same watering needs together to get the most out of your watering time.Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save 3 gallons a minute.That’s more than 1000 gallons a year.Encourage your school system and local government to help develop and promote water saving behaviors among children and adults.Teach your family how to shut off your automatic watering systems.Do one thing each day that will save water. Every drop counts!Cook food in as little water as possible.This will also retain more of the nutrients.Water only as rapidly as the soil can absorb the water. Shlok Chawla,VI C, MRIS Sector 14 When you conserve water, you conserve life! Varun Gupta, 6C MRIS Sector 14

MRIS Sector 14 students speak: Thoughts on- WORLD WATER DAY Water conservation Water is priceless and magical. From time immemorial, it has been our master, dictating where and how we live. Unfortunately, now, we try to tame the free spirit of water. We use rivers dry, tag a price to it and choke their purity by dumping every imaginable piece in them. At present, it is an alarming situation for all of us to conserve water, not only for ourselves but also for the future generation. According to the various scientific studies, the natural resources would soon deplete completely. Water conservation is very important. Rain water harvesting is an important method of water conservation. We must all join our hands together in our efforts to save water. There are various methods of water conservation. Some of them are:- Using less water and avoiding wastage of water. For example: - using a bucket rather than using a pipe for washing a car. • Recycling water. • Better management of water by civic authorities. Example:- preventing leakage from pipes. • Using better methods of irrigation such as drip irrigation. • Effective flood control, especially by building dams and reservoirs • Using biodegradable fertilizers and pesticides so that groundwater is not contaminated. Devanshi Jain MRIS Sector 14

Water conservation Water is the precious gift to from God.. Everything on the earth needs water like human beings, animals, trees, plants, insects, and other living things. Balance of water on the earth goes through the process like raining and evaporation. Three-fourth surface of the earth is surrounded by water however, contains very less percentage of clean water and is not fit for human use. So, the problem is with the scarcity of clean water. Clean water is a very essential component of life, so we need to conserve water for the future safety. If we save water; we save life and save whole world on the earth. We should join our hands together and take a pledge of using water according to need only without contaminating it. We should save our water from water pollution by inhibiting the mixing of industrial wastes and other wastes into the water. There should be proper waste management system which must be followed by everyone. Gauri Kakar(8B), MRIS Sector 14

Ways to Conserve Water Conservation of water is the need of the hour today. This is because the ever - increasing population has put an immense pressure on our life - sustaining water resources. As citizens of the world , we can , in our small way , contribute towards water conservation. Firstly, we can implement rain - water harvesting in all our homes. Also, waste water can be recycled by utilising it for small tasks like gardening. Then, closing of taps and showers and then repairing dripping taps will go a long way in this endeavour. In agriculture, efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation and overhead irrigation can make a difference in both the yield and the water conservation. Recharge pits can be dug, which can capture rainwater and stop runoff. This will recharge ground water supply. On a global scale, trees can be planted. This measure will prevent water runoff. Also, it will help rainwater penetrate the soil. Another efficient measure is to use desalination techniques such as distillation, electro - dialysis and reverse - osmosis for purification of water. On a similar note, sewage water can be treated in certified sewage treatment plants for drinking purposes. Lastly, storage of water can also be done in a scientific manner. Doing so will enhance the efficiency of utilisation of harvested water. Let us join hands and conserve water. After all, small drops make an ocean. Shlok Chawla,VI C, MRIS Sector 14

Ways to Conserve Water Water is more than just water; the existence of world is dependent on water. That’s why we called water is life. The primary reason is that every living element on Earth is consisting of approximately 65% to 70% of water in their body. Anyone can’t think of life without water whether it is Plants, Animals, Humans, and other living things. Water is the most important resource. We require water for drinking, making foods, for cleaning our body & other household items, for constructions, paints etc. Water is also used in agriculture. In spite of having 70% of water on earth but only 1% of water is fresh & useable and rest of water is salt and some water is in form of ice in the glaciers & icebergs. Nowadays, human beings are destroying the environment by wasting this 1% of clean water by various ways i.e. excessive use of water, throwing garbage into water bodies and careless use of water in their various household works etc. The more waste of water is the more we are consuming our natural resources like fossil fuels for generating electricity which requires for making clean water. Following are the main benefits of saving water: 1. Less use of natural resources like Fossil fuels for making of fresh water. 2. The more water we save, it will be use by the plants & animals. This helps to maintain balance the ecology. 3. We should save water to avoid drought in the coming future. 4. We should save water for its use in agriculture. We should save water for our future generations as one day it will be unavailable due to it is limited. We can save water by using bucket and mug to take bathe, not to clean fruits and vegetables in running water, Close taps when not in use etc. Let’s take a pledge that we will never waste water. Save water to save your family, friends and your Mother Earth Devanshika Gupta, MRIS Sector 14

MRIS 21c, Faridabad students speak: Thoughts on- WORLD WATER DAY Water- Our lifeline Water is our lifeline We can have it anytime Is important to keep us fine Water in river, ocean, sea Comes to us without a fee Drink it like coffee or tea Water is precious gift of nature For each and every creature Without it there is no future Water is used to clean & cook Plants need it, come have a look Save it, we read in the book Water is to be saved Don’t act naive Or you are digging your grave Water is running out fast In time, nothing will last All of us will be things of the past. Eknoor Kaur Bawa IVth Atlantic MRIS 21 C

About 70% of the earth surface is covered with water. Of all this water, only 0.3% is usable by humans, the remaining 99.7% is either unusable salt water or unavailable fresh water. Water is very important. Plants and animals need clean water to survive. People cannot survive more than a few days without water. We use water for drinking, bathing, growing food and gardens. The water we have now is all we will ever have. We cannot produce anymore. Water is a commodity that is essential to all life on this planet, and it needs our help. It is our responsibility to not only conserve our water supply, but to clean it up as well. We should save water on account of following reasons: 1. To ensure adequate supply of water for our future generation. 2. Though a large quantity of water can be recycled, but it consumes large amount of power, energy and money. 3. Clean water in lakes, oceans, rivers ensures healthy life of water animals. 4. Millions of people around the world are still deprived of clean and safe drinking water. We can save /conserve water in following ways: 1. Stop the misuse of water. 2. Manage the usage of water properly. 3. Stop discharging pollutants without proper treatment. 4. Take efforts in maintaining the quality of water. 5. Stop wastage of water in our toilet. 6. Promote rain-water harvesting and irrigation projects. Mihika, MRIS 21 C

Water Conservation Water is vital to life. As we all know that less than 1% of all the water on the earth can be used by people and rest 99% is either salt water or is in frozen form. With today’s growing population more people are using up this limited resource. Thus it is important to us to use water wisely and save it as much as we can through different ways of water conservation. Some easy ways to conserve water1. Don’t leave the tap running needlessly close the taps even if you need it at very short intervals. 2. Convert your toilet to a dual flush, and don’t flush it more than necessary. 3. Use water meter to check for hidder water leaks. 4. Plant water resistance lawns, shrubs and plants. 5. Purchase water efficient product & appliances for your home. 6. Rain water harvesting should be encouraged. 7. Use layer of mulch around your plants & they will retain moisture for longer period. 8. Using a water sensor is a smart idea. Only through water conservation we can keep water pure and safe for generation to come. Conserving water can also save energy and protect our natural eco system. Nischay Naman, MRIS 21C

Water Conservation Why to Conserve Water People should do their best to conserve water for three reasons. The less water used or wasted by people, the less clean water will become contaminated. In some cases, using excess amounts of water puts strain on septic and sewage systems, leading to contamination of groundwater, as untreated, dirty water seeps from the sewage system into the ground. Water conservation reduces energy use and can even save households money. Most families pay to use water in their cities or regions. The less water a household uses, the less they have to pay each period. Appliances that use water, such as washing machines and dishwashers, also use a considerable amount of energy. Conserving water now allows cities and regions to plan for more efficient use of the water resources in the future. If most of an area’s clean water is wasted, there will not be water for future generations to use, meaning the city will need to come up with new ways to produce clean, fresh water, which will ultimately be at the taxpayers’ expense. How to Conserve Water People can save water by making smart choices at home. They should only use appliances that rely on water when those appliances are full. For example, a family should wait to use the dishwasher until it is completely loaded with dishes. Surprisingly, using the dishwasher uses less water than washing by hand. Other ways to conserve water include taking shorter showers and only watering gardens and lawns when necessary. Older toilets use around five or six gallons of water every time they are flushed. If the toilet cannot be replaced, one way to save water is to put a brick or a soda bottle full of water into the tank. The brick will displace water, meaning less is needed. New models of toilet use around 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Some models also have a dual flush option, meaning more water is used only when necessary Nirmit Kohil Gr V , MRIS 21C

Students from MRIS Charmwood speak on water conservation Water conservation ideas

Water is precious

Water is the one of the most important natural resources on earth. All plant and animals must have water to survive. That’s why we should conserve water. We can conserve water in many ways:• Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. This can save 6 litres of water per minute. • Place a cistern displacement device in your toilet cistern to reduce the volume of water used in each flush. • Take a shorter shower. Shower can use anything between 6 and 45 litres per minute. • Water your garden with a watering can rather than a hosepipe. • Store the water falling down from the fridge and air conditioners. Water your plants with that water. • Drip irrigation is a method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants. • Rain water harvesting can be a brilliant way to reuse rain water. • These are some of the few ways in which we can conserve water. YAGAY KHATRI VII Halley, MRIS Charmwood

Water is an essential part of life on earth. Water is the lifeline of all the life forms on earth. Water is precious. But as the number of humans is increasing, the amount of water is depleting slowly and steadily. We must understand the importance of water. Water is present everywhere, from the food we eat, to the air we breathe. In humans, water helps in transportation of materials and nutrients. Humans can survive without food for up to a month, but without drinking water survival is limited to a matter of days. In plants, water helps in photosynthesis which is the main life process in plants. Moreover, rain is a very essential part of the ecological system. Despite Earth’s appearance of watery abundance, less than one percent of the water on Earth is actually fresh and usable. Water quality is inextricably linked to human health in many ways and poor water quality can lead to disease, reduced food availability and malnutrition. So, we really need to conserve our water resources. Pranati Mahajan VII Halley, MRIS Charmwood

ARTICLE ON “SAVE WATER” Leonardo Da Vinci once said that “Water is the driver of Nature. It’s the water which continues the life cycle on earth making us an exception in the whole Universe. But today this precious gift is in danger. Water crisis is the major issue for today’s world. Save Water ! Secure the Future ! There cannot be a safe future without water, if we are not ready to act today. It is our prime responsibility to conserve water. It is important for every need like food, drinking water, irrigating crops and plants, washing and cleaning our houses. Farmers cannot grow crops without water. Due to drought, farmers face big losses in farming. Many girl children never go to school in Rajasthan because they fetch water from long distances for their household chores. Now it’s time to act and follow some simple steps : • • Don’t leave the Tap open when it is not in use. • • Use tubs and mugs for bath. • • Use waste water for watering plants. • • Weed your lawn and gardens regularly. • • Wash your pets outdoor in an area of the lawn. • • Use dishwashers for washing utensils. • • Use drip and sprinklers for irrigation at farm. • As we know each drop of water contribute into the formation of Ocean. • DURLABH BISWAS VGRADE – IV, ARCTIC, MRIS Charmwood Water Is Life Save Water Save Nature A drop of water is more precious than gold or any other stone.Without water we cannot live, so we should always conserve water.We can conserve water by using a mug and a bucket for taking bath instead of a shower. We should wash our car with waste water of RO(reverse osmosis) instead of a pipe.You can water the plants by using the water which you used to wash the vegetables.You can sweep the floor by using the water used for washing the clothes. We need to take pledge to conserve water and follow the rule Don’t waste and reuse the water. I would like to conclude by saying why we become so mean ,when we will understand the importance of water And keep our surrounding green. Saanvi Khawasof Grade4 Arctic Ocean, MRIS Charmwood Saanvi Khawas Grade4 Arctic Ocean, MRIS Charmwood

CONSERVE WATER Wasting water here and there, Conserve it everywhere. Close the taps when not in use, Try water to be reuse. Whenever you see wastage of water, Stop them, tell them always bother. Water, water save a single drop, Stop its wastage and think of reasons how to stop. Use mug and bucket to bath Water is get scare saying with wrath Water droplets are crying in pain Save me save me saying in vein. So let’s join our hands together, Conserve water forever and ever. Hirdayansh Bhatt Grade 4 Arctic Ocean MRIS Charmwood

MREI This column is dedicated to my dearest friend and Founder of Manav Rachna, Dr O P Bhalla

M M Kathuria

THOUGHTS THAT MATTER

DR M M KATHURIA, TRUSTEE, MANAV RACHNA

Human longing for lord is an intimate instinct in all of us ; and since this desire is universal, it is quite natural that songs of a spiritual nature should be found in the music of every country. Therefore we may call ‘Music’ as a universal language capable of communicating between humans irrespective of cast creed and nationality. Be it an anthem, an opera or a ‘Harikatha’ a Bhajan, the idea behind these different forms of music remains the same. Like the ‘Jnana - marge , where meditation and self enquiry helps a seeker in his or her ‘Sadhna’, ‘NAD’, too helps in individual spiritual practice, ‘Swar’’Taal’ and ‘Bhav’ in music itself is a discipline and if listened to and practiced with devotion brings discipline and peace in your life. But in view of the modern busy way of life and environment many of us may find it impossible to practice .But it should not be impossible for the majority to find some time to partake in congregational prayer like ‘SATSANG ‘Namaskaram’. Human life can be made more musical to achieve an attunement of all our thoughts words and deeds. The subtler aspect of music like the ‘RAAG’ or ‘TAAL’ need not concern us much; but it is the ‘Bhav’ in music that pays. The importance of ‘Bhav’ can be appreciated if we think a while of the origin of the name ‘BHARAT’. It is the name of great sage after whom

our country is named. BHA in “Bharat means Bhav” , RA mean “RAGA” and TA means “TAAL” or the rhythm. They are arranged one after the other only to show us that TAL Should be subservient to RAG and RAG to BHAV. Not only that the ‘BHARAT’ new the rhythem of universe, music of AKASH the music of omnipresent. Knowledge and practices of music is very important in our lives. Swar, Taal & Bhav are a discipline itself and if listened to and practiced with devotion bring discipline and peace in our lives. Researchers have concluded that Music made patients more satisfied with the treatment & care they were given compared with patients in routine care. So powerful is the effect that Music therapy is increasing being made part of rehabilitations and stress associated with surgery and treatment of other stress related disorders. Divine Music is the best medicine in curing neurosis when you sing out your emotions or listen to divine music: you find perfect relaxation. The rhythm of the music sets the rhythm in our system. Our thoughts, emotions and breath become rhythmic which is so important for our mental and physical health.

Resolving the dilemma in choosing a career L

et’s begin by asking ourselves the basic question “Is choosing a career a dilemma”? I think the answer is a positive, emphatic Yes.Why? Because it is a decision on which rests one’s life? So this session is all about improving your life, not just choosing a career. But, to put it the other way round, the right kind of career has an enormous impact on one’s life. One wrong decision at this stage can virtually ruin one’s life. Hence, the necessity to resolve this dilemma in a methodical, careful manner i.e in a manner in which one can match one’s interests with the best career option available. As somebody has rightly said, “To live a happy working life, the most important step is to find out what you want to be in your life.” What is the dilemma? · What do you really want to do? A Very difficult question, indeed! · Too many choices? Confused? · Not all choices are known

You would be surprised how many people are working in jobs they hate simply because they did not go in for a bit of self analysis before taking them on. You have unique needs and choosing the wrong job can make your working hours a living hell · So, what do you choose? 1. So the first hurdle to cross is to know what all is on offer. 2. Next dilemma is – what are the pressures on a student at the time of choosing a career? For a successful career – 3 important things need to be followed Passion (P) – source of energy and creativity Vision (V) - crystal clear images of goal Action (A) – life is action not contemplation. Everything one does has to be in alignment with passion.

Any 2 of the above 3 are not enough. P + V is a Dreamer P + A is a Workaholic V + A is a moderately successful person P+ V+ A = all three are needed to attain exceptional human performance. This is mettle which makes Ordinary persons performing extra ordinarily well. A small truth to get 100% in life. We can assign a score of 1 to 26 to English alphabets A to Z respectively, then Hard work = 98% Knowledge = 96% Money = 72% Leadership = 89% Luck = 47% Attitude = 100% Every problem has a solution but only if we change our attitude, we can to go to the top. It is our attitude towards life and work that makes our life 100% successful.

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A Successful Start To Live A Happy Working Life, The Most Important Step Is To Find Out What You Want To Be in your life...

our ideal career choice would probably be to win a lottery, travel, and BE HAPPY. Unfortunately, very few people have the luxury of these options. So the question remains What do you really want to do? ‘’ I do not know ‘’ is the answer in most cases. For many students it is easier to think about what they do not want to be. Perhaps one thing you are sure of, for example is that you do not want to be a doctor, like your father: or a teacher, like your mother. Or you do not want to settle down in a small city like your family does. Still for some it is easier to sketch out the big picture to dream of becoming a pilot or a manager or a business tycoon……. Like most of us when you attempt to make career decisions you imagine careers that might be interesting (doctor , engineer designer..) You are left with hundreds of hazy mental images and opinions about potential career yet not so well informed to make a definite decision about which one to pursue. Perhaps one of your relatives or friends is a lawyer and you can easily picture yourself leading the glamorous life s \he describes to you. But before you dash off to a law school you need to do one little exercise: read the job description of a lawyer and ask yourself these questions can I do this job? Do I have the skills it requires? Will somebody be happy enough with my work to hand me a paycheque at the end of month? Only a few people are born seeming to know what career is right for them. Many find their way by trial and error, or almost by accident. They wait for opportunities to present themselves and take advantage of them as best as they can. Others let someone else make decisions for them. They follow the career path that is recommended to

them by a parent a friend or a teacher. Keep in mind that is no absolutely right way to figure out your life. What is right for your brother may not work for you. You are unique with a unique set of abilities potentials and skills Can you imagine Madonna as a guidance counselor or Albert Einstein as a fashion model ? Think about it this way if you are no good at Maths you would not enjoy being a mathematician. You have unique needs and choosing the wrong job can make your working hours a living hell. Conversely when you match your preferences to the realities of a job your work life can become meaningful and fulfilling. Thus finding a career that is right for you involves three crucial steps. Step 1 gathering information about self If you are one of the many normally confused teenagers (yes being confused is normal), increasing your awareness about who you are will ease your navigation through career exploration. Your hobbies, the subject you like best in school, your favourite books, magazines and TV programs, what you do in your spare time are all important clues to what kind of career would suit you best. Another important clue is how you prefer to do things. Do you prefer working with people information or things ? how do you want to work with them? The way to start recognizing your strongest interests is surprisingly simple. Start trusting your instincts and notice the way your mind and body react to different subjects. When you are really interested in something you are alert: you are tuned in your mind and body are engaged. When you are not as interested you get bored and your mind wanders. To get an immediate sense of what your strongest interests are reflect on : • Classes that excite you the most • Magazines you love to read • Conversations that you find intellectually inspiring • What you always want to read or hear about • What you LIKE to learn about, instead of what should learn about One of the purposes of education is to learn

what you like to do and how well you can do that? Although your school grades may indicate how well you will do in college they would not necessarily measure all the skills you have learned. Think about how your activities are related to having fun . Then notice, what skills are needed for the activities you love. • Is time management one of them? • Is decision making important? • Do you get along with almost everyone, or with one group of people more then another? Never pick a subject only for the job possibilities, if you dislike it. That is sure to be a disappointment to you in the long run. Some students choose their subjects • By what they want to be when they get out of school. • Others choose according to college admission requirements. • Still others take whatever is available to them. Step II gathering information about Careers You may have had a career goal for some time. If so your first objective in career exploration is to learn more about that career and have detailed information about various related careers. · Do not end up in college with a narrow view of jobs that you learned about through hearsay, through TV versions of lawyers, doctors, police officers, or through the latest parental pressure for you to be in. · This is probably the most important ‘homework’ you need to do. And with the kind of information available on different websites this isn’t a very difficult step. · If you have a particular course or University in mind – do a thorough reading of their website. Step III is a combination of step I and II After you have followed the three steps you should be in a much better ‘state-of mind’ to understand what career you really want to pursue. So go ahead and choose a career, which suits you best!! Brig S.N.Setia, Director Admissions MREI

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Manav Rachna Educational institutions: an Educational hub with a diffEREncE…

anav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) reflect the fulfillment of a vision and missionary passion of the dynamic educationist and visionary founder, Dr. O.P. Bhalla who set about transforming the very educational landscape of Haryana. His dream to provide quality education in the fields of Engineering, Health and Applied Sciences, Management, Computer Education, Hotel Management, International Programmes, Commerce and Humanities, Media, Design and more culminated in the birth of ‘Manav Rachna Educational Institutions’. Today, these institutions stand tall, carrying forward the legacy of excellence coupled with the philosophy of Manav Rachna ‘Vidyanatariksha’ –the reality of inner vision or root of all knowledge’.

During its 19-year saga which began way back in 1997, MREI has grown to become one of the best education entities in the

country, encompassing a mélange of vibrant world-class institutions in Delhi-NCR and beyond. These include Manav Rachna International University, Manav Rachna University, Manav Rachna College of Education, Manav Rachna Dental College, Manav Rachna International Schools (Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon and Ludhiana), and Kunskapsskolan schools in Gurgaon, Lucknow and Bangalore (part of a global network of schools in Sweden, the UK and USA, with personalized learning at its core).

MREI owes its success story to its top-notch faculty members, its eye-catching infrastructure including state-of-the art labs and a serene environment conducive for academic growth. It therefore stands to reason that MREI’s flagship institutions such as MRIU, MRU (formerly known as Manav Rachna College of Engineering) and Manav Rachna Dental College have

all earned the distinction of being NAAC accredited ‘A’ Grade institutions catapulting MREI to the big leagues of higher education and reinforcing its peerless position in Delhi-NCR. In course of its illustrious sojourn, 45,000+ students, including an alumni base exceeding 17,000 students have been walking the MREI corridors of knowledge. With 14,000+ on-campus placements, more than 500 reputed MNCs

and Indian corporates have been regularly patronizing MREI for student-training and placement all these years. Dr. Prashant

Bhalla, President, MREI, rightly observes, “Manav Rachna Educational Institutions have moved in tandem with changing times, focusing on facets like employability, industry compatibility and exposure, research and innovation. We give our students the freedom to think and decide for themselves, which has found remarkable acceptability among them.” Infosys, Cygnus, SuKam, SAP, KPMG, Fortis Healthcare, NIIT/ IFBI, IBM, JBM Group, TCS, NDTV Worldwide, I-Carnegie and BPO Certification Institute (BCI) are some of the academic partners of the various programmes being run at MREI. This is the reason why, MRIU was felicitated by ‘ASSOCHAM with National Excellence Award 2016 for the ‘Best University for Promoting Industry-Academia interface’.

MREI has MOUs for academic collaborations with international

universities - Algonquin College (Ottawa, Canada), Curtin University (Perth, Australia), Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland), AIS St Helens (Auckland, New Zealand), Royal Agricultural University (UK), Hiram College (USA), Leeds Metropolitan University (UK), Tsukuba University (Japan), Teesside University

(UK), University of Sains (Malaysia), University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur), University of Texas (Arlington, USA), Missouri State University (Missouri, USA), Edinburgh Napier University (UK), iCarnegie (USA) and Bangladesh Institute of Sports & Sciences.

Today, because of MREI’s credentials, numerous award win-

ning projects and a vast research base, excellent industry academia partnerships, collaborations with foreign universities and institutions of repute, MREI has firmly established its preeminence as a world-class institution.

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national Journals. The group’s over 242 patents filed/granted to Manav Rachna’s faculty and students are a result of their ceaseless zeal and dedication at the Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Centre. MREI is also a firm believer in collaborative knowledge and has to its credit several collaborations with

reputed universities and government agencies like DRDO, DST, IEEE, etc. MREI has been making its mark as a leading research institution focusing on industry-academia interface to create a steady stream of students who are industry-ready.

As part of MRIIC’s ongoing activities, a number of companies are in different stages of incubation. These enterprises, most notably, ‘International Engineers Federation’, ‘Technoplanet

labs’, ‘Parallax Games’ and ‘Self Reliant Foundation’, already have in place well developed business plans with many about to enter their startup phase.

As Dr. Prashant Bhalla rightly explains, “Start ups are the

result of great imagination and belief to convert an idea into a solution that can bring a revolutionary change in society. They are a great opportunity for the young genius minds to showcase their talents to the world. Every big corporate today was a start up organization in the past, and at Manav Rachna we make sure

that our students get all the necessary support to convert their ideas into reality. MRIIC’s role in these start ups is very crucial and it starts right from the idea formulation stage. Critical analysis of the ideas and smart market research are extremely important for any start up to succeed and MRIIC ensures that we support the start up in any form that can help it to grow.”

Undoubtedly, the startups are an index of students’ enterpris-

ing spirit which goes well beyond their books and curriculum. The young minds continue to break new grounds with their innovative ideas and have faced real world challenges with relentless zeal and enthusiasm.

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Manav Rachna Educational institutions (MREi)

Manav Rachna Educational institutions’ puRsuit of ExcEllEncE continuEs in fERvoR and spiRit

ife at MREI is a journey of intellectual and personal discovery through highly innovative and flexible horizons. While working on various aspects of quality, institutions at MREI have all acquired the coveted NAAC ‘A’ grade status, conferring upon MREI the insignia of exclusivity and establishing its superior credentials as one of the premier institutions in the country. The University was also lauded

for value-added courses, examination system, university-industry interface, educational leadership, innovations and social responsibility.

Manav Rachna Educational Institutions have been extensively working towards co-operation and collaboration in skill Development.

With India having set a national target to “skill” 500 million people in India, across a variety of sectors by 2022, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) of India has been tasked to meet 30% of that target, meaning that they seek to produce 150 million skilled workers in the next seven years. It is noteworthy that the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Algonquin Community College in areas of collaboration for skill development during the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to Canada in April 2015. Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) is the Indian partner for Algonquin in this initiative.

In view of the larger MoU with NSDC,

a MoU was also signed between the Govt. of Haryana and Algonquin College to explore many more areas of co-operation and collaboration in the

automobile and construction sectors. The MoU was signed in the presence of the

DR PRAshANt BhAllA, President, MREI

We need development of community colleges, which offer professional, vocational courses meeting the requirements of society. These include shortterm (6 months to a year) courses on skills to become technician, electrician, plumber, carpenter and tailor etc. Rural youth will thus get a professional means to get into employment mode. We plan to launch a campus in Sonepat that will have special courses to cater to community needs

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Hon’ble Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar; Capt. Abhimanyu Sindhu, Minister of Industries, GoH; President Cheryl Jensen of Algonquin College, Canada; Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI; among other senior dignitaries. Under this agreement, MREI will set up a Training Centre of Excellence in the

automotive and construction sectors at its campus in Faridabad. The Centre will focus on curriculum development and ‘Training the Trainers’ with the major goal of up-skilling teachers and faculty from colleges and institutes across India, who will then begin to deliver short-term training courses for developing skilled workers. NSDC’s primary goal is to foster private sector and industry participation in skill training and development. Taking this goal further, MREI also signed an MoU with the Indian Plumbing Skills Council (IPSC) to develop skilled manpower in the plumbing sector.

An MoU was also signed between Manav Rachna Skill Development Centre and Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) to offer skill development training for employment in automotive sector. In its efforts to introduce courses to build community-linked programmes, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions are developing new courses to suit the requirements of the society at large.

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r. O.P. Bhalla Foundation, a trust with philanthropy as its sole objective under the banner of MREI has been carrying forward the philanthropic vision and the rich legacy of Dr. O.P. Bhalla through a series of CSR activities. Having undertaken a wide range of developmental activities, research and training in various fields such as education, sustainable development and environmental protection, gender equality, health and well being, Dr O.P. Bhalla Foundation has made many a milestone and a massive transformation in the lives of the marginalized and underprivileged. Through Skill Development workshops, the Foundation has been providing youths with the necessary skills for a livelihood. The Foundation is also working towards improving Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for higher education in Faridabad.

Under the Swachh Haryana, Swachh Bharat Initiative, the Old Faridabad Railway Station has been adopted by the Foundation. Initiatives are taken up by each constituent of MREI to keep the railway station clean. The housekeeping staff of the respective department visits the station and carry out cleaning. Around 50 dustbins and 1 smart bin were installed in a phased manner at key locations across the Railway Station.

The legacy of MREI goes on, and given the wide gamut of initiatives, both scientific and social, it has been imparting education that has been impacting the world at large.

MREI has consistently been making remarkable contribution towards various social initiatives. Besides contributing significantly towards the Beti Bachao Beti Padao campaign launched by the Government of India, Manav Rachna has also been a part of the largest plantation drive in the country in which over 20,000 citizen volunteers from Faridabad planted over 2 lakh plants in three hours on July 25, 2015 under “Ek din go green” campaign. The event was witnessed by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar. The event made a mark for itself in the Limca Book of records. Manav Rachna has also been associated with the installation of the country’s tallest tiranga (250 ft in height) to uphold the nation’s pride and honour and is also responsible for its upkeep. Dr. O.P Bhalla Foundation has taken the initiative to provide better healthcare facilities, vocational training and skill

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MRIS, 21C

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION(NSTSE)

15th SOF NATIONAL CYBER OLYMPIAD RESULT(NCO) LAKSHYA MEHTA

Grade 3 International Rank 16 Gold medal of Excellence+ Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

ADITYA BAJPAI

Grade 1 CITY TOPPER (FARIDABAD + GURGAON)

18th SOF NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD RESULT(NSO)

KESHAV SINGHA Grade 4 International Rank 36 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/Merit Certificate

LAKSHYA MEHTA Grade 3 International Rank 14 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/Merit Certificate

JAIDEV SINGH

Grade 5 International Rank 19 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

9th SOF INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD RESULT(IMO)

RIDIEMA GARG

Grade 1 International Rank 16 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

ADVIKA BHATIA

Grade 1 International Rank 8 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

ARSH SINGHAL

Grade 1 International Rank 8 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

MRIS, 21 C 9th SOF INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD RESULT(IMO)

ADITYA BAJPAI

Grade 1 International Rank 30 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

PARTH KAPILA

Grade 1 International Rank 16 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

PARTH GUPTA

Grade 3 International Rank 22 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

VEDAANT MONGA

Grade 2 International Rank 23 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

ATHARVA BHATIA

KESHAV SINGHAL

GARVIT MEHRA

JAIDEV SINGH PARHAR

Grade 4 International Rank 12 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

SHREEPARNA ROY Grade 2 International Rank 44 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

MAULICK NEHRA

Grade 3 International Rank 16 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

Grade 4 International Rank 15 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

Grade 5 International Rank 23 Gold medal of Excellence + Gifts worth `1000/- Merit Certificate

MRIS, 21C

Robotics Wizard @ MRIS- 21C

Khush Bharadwaj, a student of Grade V Rabindra Nath Tagore, assembled a workable model of a robot from EV3 Robotics set. The robot works with a remote created using touch sensor to enable the robot to move forward and backward. Khush has always been inclined towards the robotics science and has been pursuing a training programme too at MRIS University.

Trip -o- Botanix, Gurgaon for MRIS21C Students We, at Manav Rachna, believe that fun and recreation are as important in a student’s life as learning and academics. Keeping the same in mind, we organized a Day Camp at Botanix, Gurgaon, for Grade-I-V. Botanix, farms is a fun-filled amusement park with age-appropriate adventure games for children. The excitement was evident right in the morning as the children arrived at school, and was at its peak when the children reached Botanix Farms with their teachers and support staff. On arrival the children were served sumptuous breakfast, and then they were ready to explore the rides awaiting them. It was so much fun to watch the children enjoying every age-appropriate ride and adventure games time and again. After lunch, the children enjoyed a fantastic dance session.The excitement did not die away even till the time they reached back school. Back at school, they still looked energetic, excited and ready to share their fabulous experience at day camp with their parents. Such trips, besides being fun, also inculcate in children personal, social, emotional skills team building, competitive spirit in them. All in all it was a day full of fun and memories to be cherished forever.

Dancing Diva @MRIS-21C Pahal Bhatiyani of Grade-III has made parents and school proud by winning third Faridabad at Eicher School, FBD held on 19th December .’15. It was a competition based on Bollywood songs. Almost 1000 students had participated in the competition. Choreographers of different dancing style judged the competition.

Excitement Continues with Apno Ghar @ MRIS 21C We, at Manav Rachna, believe that fun and recreation are as important in a student’s life as learning and academics. Keeping the same in mind, we organized a Day Camp at Aapno Ghar, Gurgaon, for classes Nursery and KG. Aapno Ghar is a fun-filled amusement park with age-appropriate rides and games for children. It was so much fun to watch the children enjoying every age-appropriate ride time and again. After lunch, the children enjoyed a fantastic dance session and re-rode the rides that they wished to. Such trips, besides being fun, also inculcate in children personal, social and emotional skills. All in all it was a day full of fun and memories to be cherished forever.

Paragon Assembly Gr. I-V “It’s not about what teachers cover: It’s about what students discover.” Primarily based on the objective of making the children discover more by doing on their own, Paragon takes them further in learning and makes studies enjoyable for them. The students at MRIS 21 C culminated Unit 5 through an assembly presentation. It was really heartening to see the students beaming with confidence while working to prepare their own script for the assembly. The students of Grade I spoke about the Woodland Indians, the long houses they used to live in and Mayflower, the ship on which the Pilgrims left Europe to escape persecution. The students of Grade II took everyone to the Land of Rising Sun --- Japan during their Paragon journey and told everyone about the Shogun and Samurai ( warrior noblemen ) The efforts of Kartikey from Grade II HOTS are worth appreciating who learnt how to write in Japanese from the internet and wrote Haiku in Japanese . Grade III explored the Essential Question “How do different cultures inhabit the same land?” Grade IV students enlightened everyone about Jamestown and Plymouth – the first successful British colonies in America and also highlighted the presence of slavery during those times. “We learn from art, not just by looking at it, but also by delving deeper into how it was made and what it means.” This is what the students of Grade V showcased through their presentation.

MRIS, 21 C

Celebrations are a way of life at MRIS 21C Puppet Theatre for Toddlers at MRIS 21C

uppets are a great way to engage the attention and imagination of children of all ages. Keeping the same in mind Puppet theatre was created for tiny tots.The toddlers enjoyed puppet show based on the story of Hare and the Tortoise. This was a good dramatic play which captured their attention and helped in enhancing creativity and language development. The teachers made the theatre come alive through wonderfully

Army Flag Day Celebrtiony

S NSO Achievers @ MRIS-21C Students of MRIS-21C have once again proved their mettle in recently conducted National Science Olympiad.Three students won Medal of Excellence. Lakshay Mehta School Rank-1 & State Rank-4 Keshav Singhal -School Rank-1 & State Rank-11 Jaidev Singh Parhar- School Rank-1 & State Rank-21 Gold Medal-6, Silver Medal-6, Bronze Medal-6

tudents of MRIS-21C gave rich tribute to all the armed forces of India by celebrating Army Flag Day in school and again reminded everyone present there about the sacrifices done by Indian Armed forces to see that we sleep in peace in our homes. The Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated all over India every year on 7th of December in order to collect the funds from people all around the country for the wellbeing of the staff of the Indian Armed Forces.

Quiz Champions @MRIS-21C The students of Grade of MRIS Sector-21C enthusiastically participated in the Inter Class Quiz Competition sharing their learning and knowledge of the world events, buildings, nature and its resources, famous personalities amongst many others. The competition was conducted in four rounds, named Hi-Five rounds,Visual round, rapid fire round, general, awareness round and audience round. They participated in teams that enabled them to experience the spirit of unity and strengths of creative thinking and better results. It was an informative and a gripping event that held the attention of the audience and even engaged them with a surprise quiz. Principal Ms. Seema Malhotra appreciated the efforts put in by students and teachers and reiterate that such competitions not only help in brushing up competitive sprit but also inculcate team spirit, utilizing presence of mind etc.

Achievers from 21C MRIS-21C achievers in 2nd Delhi Cup Taekwondo Championship 2016 held at MCD Community Center, Mehrauli. Students of MRIS-21C won 4 Gold Medals 5 Silver Medals 10 Bronze Medals

Sun and Its Discoveries

tudents of grade I-V had an opportunity to explore the Sun Rays and light reflections with resource persons from Space India. The students understood some less known facts about sun rays and got a few misconceptions cleared about the phenomenon of reflection of light. They all observed sun rays through 3-D glasses and telescope. A few games based to showcase reflection of lights rays was also played with the students. It was third workshop conducted by the SPACE resource persons.

Flash Mob Dance to usher NEW YEAR IN @ MRIS-21C

flash mob dance was organized by MRIS-21C for the students and staff to usher in new year in a very delightful manner. The dance teacher of MRIS-21C lead the mob dance on very popular song for Swacch Bharat by Sukhvinder Singh to revisit the pledge to keep surroundings clean and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choti se hassi,choti se khushiâ&#x20AC;?. The entire atmosphere of the amphitheatre was so charged up that everyone present there was brimming with happiness and was wishing good luck for the New Year 2016.

MRIS, Sector 14

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others

he students of Class X of MRIS- Sector 14 got opportunity to visit Prabhat NGO. It is a home for specially abled people and the school is actively associated with them. The students visited the NGO to celebrate Christmas with them. The main purpose of this visit was to talk to them , make them feel comfortable and engage them in various creative activities.The children themselves and made sure that they interact with each and every person in order to know what hardships they have been facing in their lives till now. Then they painted Santa with them.They also helped those kids in decorating the Santa followed by Christmas tree decoration. Not only this, they also danced and sang songs with them. All this filled them with joy. Despite their disabilities, these children were so happy and full of hope.The students learnt many great things from them like never to lose hope and being happy with whatever we have. They found them to be great teachers giving the message of life. This visit made them realize the value of family. The students thanked the school for giving them this great opportunity of spending time with these kids and helping them to know the true value of life and our duty towards society.

Pledge to read Reading is fun and to make that happen MRIS 46, Gurgaon conducted the activity ‘ One Nation Reading Together’ in all the classes, initiated by Scholastic Books, on November 27, 2015.The event started with the Reading Pledge written by the celebrated and award winning author Ms. Sudha Murthy. All the students, teachers and staff took a pledge at 12;00 pm and everyone in school enjoyed a 30 minutes reading session by reading their favourite books, magazines or the newspaper. Children also made their own quotes on reading and wrote on the Graffiti Wall. The purpose behind this activity was to promote reading in all age groups including teachers and support staff. Scholastic Books Pvt Ltd will also donate books on behalf of MRIS 46 as a part of a donation drive to commemorate the event.

Saluting Motherland @ MRIS-21C We, at MRIS, believe in inculcating nation pride in our students through celebrating all the national and religious festivals. The students of Nursery, K.G. and III-V had presented beautiful assembly to show case the incredible feature of India - “Integrity in Diversity”. Early Year students show cased wonderful folk dances from various states of India.They explained about the dance, its costume, the significance associated with that particular folk dance. Students of Grade III-V explained about the constitution of India and how and why it was prepared by the committee headed by B. R. Ambedkar. A dance drama show casing the love for the motherland had left everyone absolutely mesmerized. Students who have brought laurels by winning various competitions were also applauded. The assembly concluded with the pledge to love and protect the motherland and feeling very proud to be Indian.

Educational Trip to ASTROPORT for MRIS-21C Students An educational trip (one night and two days) trip was organized to Astroport, Sirska in collaboration with Astro Tourism India Pvt. Ltd. for the students of Grade-III-V. Astroport is the first Astronomy themed resort and activity centre where the sky viewing and research experience is excellent for the budding astronomers. The activities students enjoyed were Night sky watching, telescope usage ,deep sky objects viewing, sky map and planisphere reading ,constellation watch and planet viewing to name a few. Students also enjoyed the visit to Sirska Tiger Reserve on Jungle safari, organic farms, trekking and compost (manure) making farms.

Paragon assembly unit @MRIS-21C Truly believing in the ethos of nurturing our students with love, care and affection so that they sparkle as confident and morally upright global citizens, MRIS-21C successfully culminated Unit –VI of Paragon by showcasing what they have learnt throughout this unit. It was a treat for everyone’s eyes to see the students of Grade I- V speak so confidently. Grade I explored how two different dreams led people in the early 19th century to create two different types of communities in North America. The students of Grade II spoke about the beliefs Northwest Coast Indians had about animals. They also spoke about crests, totem poles and Pot Latch ceremony. The students of Grade III explored the tumultuous events of American and European history through the eyes of the people. Grade IV explored the early expansion of the United States—that is, the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, and the spread of independence ideals into Latin America. Whereas the students of Grade V uncovered the answers to the question “What were the ideas that led to the French Revolution?” It was interesting and encouraging to see that students had prepared their dialogues themselves and made sure that they delivered it with full confidence and zeal.

MRIS 46, Gurgaon

Top awards for MRIS 46 Manav Rachna International School Sector-46, Gurgaon has received prestigious awards with top rankings in a survey conducted by EducationToday • Ranked No.4 in the category ‘CBSE Schools’ (Top 20 CBSE Schools, India) • It has also been Ranked No.1 under the Parameter of ‘Safety and Hygiene’. Ranked No. 1 (Gurgaon) • No. 9 among Top 10 CBSE schools in India in ‘Parent’s Choice Award’. Heartiest congratulations to the Management, Principal, Staff, Students and Parents on yet another achievement of the school.

Visit to Government school

ecember 21, 2015 was a very special day as 40 girl students of MRIS 46, spent some time with the students of Government t Girls Higher Sr Sec School, Badshahpur.The school has been adopted by MRIS 46 and students and teachers will be conducting English & Computer Literacy Programmes for the students at Badshahpur. Students of Grade 7 & 8 from MRIS 46, taught certain topics in English and Basic Computers to the Grade 6&7 students of the Government Girls Sr Sec School . Letter Writing, Salutations and Basics in MS Office were discussed in an hour and a half long session. There was a lot of excitement amongst the girls from both the schools as this was their first interaction with each other. The frequency of these interactions will be increased and other grades will be involved in the months ahead. MRIS 46 intends to put a comprehensive English and Computer Literacy Plan into practice so that maximum number of students can benefit.

AdvancEd gives high ratings for MRIS 46 and 14

anav Rachna International School, Sector – 46 applied for AdvancEd accreditation in order to provide the institution with a comprehensive evaluation guided by the results of diagnostic instruments, in-depth review of data and documentation and the professional judgement of a team of qualified and highly trained evaluators. AdvancED is the world leader in providing improvement and accreditation services to education providers in their pursuit of excellence in serving students. The AdvancED External Review team visited MRIS – 46 in January, 2016. They were on campus from 22nd – 24th January, 2016. The team met the Management, students, staff members and observed classes in order to gauge the learning environment of the school. The team’s Review Report confirms and asserts that MRIS – 46 has a well-established and strong commitment to educating the “whole child and to child-centered learning.” The vision and leadership of the founder of the Manav Rachna Education Institution, Dr. O.P.Bhalla, in establishing this focus for the school’s purpose and mission statements is eminently clear. The report clearly states that academic excellence is valued at MRIS – 46 and the complete focus is on student learning and student progress. The team attributed the “rapid growth” of the school to the effective leadership and found that they were committed to a shared purpose and direction and to raising the quality of the institution. The final score given by the team to MRIS – 46 is higher than the AdvancED Network Average and therefore the team recommended strongly to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that the institution has earned the distinction of accreditation for a five-year term. Manav Rachna International School, Sector-14 Manav Rachna International School, Sector-14,

Faridabad received esteemed honour of getting International Accreditation for five years from the World’s largest educational organization AdvancEd – a pioneer in Accrediting Schools for quality education and international standards in teaching learning process. The school was visited by a team of experts from AdvancEd USA comprising of Dr. Vicki Denmark (the lead evaluator), Mr. Robert Brinton, Dr. Jeff Wooten, Dr. Wade Daves, Dr. Barbara Johnson, Dr. Cortland Mc. Kee, Mrs. Manisha Ramakrishnan, who evaluated the school functioning and resources on various parameters consecutively for three days, February 3–5, 2016. They were highly appreciative of the school culture which exuded warmth, support, professionalism, respect and trust. Our school was adjudged the best in teaching and learning impact by providing a balanced and equitable curriculum to all the students and meeting the unique needs of children which is done by highly qualified teaching staff and outstanding infrastructure to meet the needs.They appreciated the school’s system for conducting bias free assessments and suitably mentoring and coaching students. During the exit report presented by Dr.Vicki Denmark, the lead evaluator AdvancEd, it was conveyed that the school had made a mark for itself by gaining a score above the average range as compared to other schools in the AdvancEd network. MRIS Sector 14 scored the highest in governance and leadership wherein a special mention was made for the exemplary leadership by the Principal, Mrs. Mamta Wadhwa. She also appreciated the staff members for their valuable contribution and dedication. By getting the International Accreditation, MRIS Sector 14 has added yet another feather to its cap by putting itself on the international platform. The students passing out from the school will now also be recognized and rated at par with International schools anywhere in

First Alumni Meet ‘ NOSTALGIA ‘ The air was eclectic on 26th December 2015, as the senior faculty waited with bated breaths to see and connect with the children they taught as MRIS-46 organized it’s first Alumni Meet NOSTALGIA. The alumni who came for the meet were as enthusiastic as their ‘GURUS’ to be present on this special day. Besides an animated tete-a-tete between the children and with the teachers, the gathering enjoyed music and dance. The ex-students on their part put up a band performance for their friends and teachers. The event was indeed a good beginning for many an Alumni meets to come.

Sports day

ust laugh, play and enjoy the game was the spirit, echoed by all on November 28th at Sportek-Lil Champs, the Early Years sports day of MRIS-46, Gurgaon. Our honourable Executive Director and Principal declared the event open by releasing the balloons. The Early Years contingent proudly marched across the ground in a spectacular show of energy and colour. An array of imaginative games with novel props held all captive.The spirited energy of the little athletes was evident in the zesty dance performances where they showcased how dance too is a form of aerobic group sport. Enthusiastic parents added to the vibrant energy as they eagerly participated in the games organised for them.The grand finale of the closing ceremony saw all give a standing ovation to resound the success of the event.

Joy to the World

hen it comes to caring , sharing, rejoicing and thanksgiving, Manvites take the cake. With an arrayal of exuberance and spree of beatitude, the propitious, thrilling and most awaited ‘Christmas Carnival was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm on 22nd and 23rd Dec ’15, at Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46, Gurgaon. The school was abuzz with excitement on both the days as all the class teachers along with their teams of students were seen happily decorating their respective games stalls. The air around was competitive as each stall was vying with the other to be the best. Along with the games stalls , there were interesting outdoor fun games like Sumo Wrestling, Segway, Paint Ball, Bungee Jumping, Water Roller, Mountain Climbing, Cup and Saucer Ride, Airplane Ride, Playzone and many more. Eateries on offer ranged from pizza to matar kulcha, rolls to momos, pastries to doughnuts and much much more. The carnival cheer was followed by dancing to the beats of DJ. By the end of the carnival, Christmas at MRIS, Sector 46, Gurgaon, had truly come to life and the kids went home full with happiness.

MRIS, Charmwood

Laurels and meets at MRIS Charmwood

parna Rawat of MRIS, Charmwood brings laurel in Kick Boxing. We congratulate the Grade - X student for achieving 3rd position and winning a Bronze medal in Under - 17 (60 kg) category. The Kick Boxing Championship was a part of the 61st National School Games organised by Directorate of School Education, Govt. of NCT, Delhi held at Chatrasal Stadium, New Delhi. We congratulate the proud parents and coach as well! Soni and Saurabh won First and Third prize respectively in Prena ’15 Toon-O-Act competition held at MVN Faridabad.They were portraying Power of Girls. With their theatrical and acting skills, they mesmerized the audience.

TOI Newsmaker Meet 2015-2016 “The only approach to growth is to question.” Vrinda Bahl and Zsofia Steger of grade IX, participated in the newsmakers meet 2015-2016, held at Kamani auditorium, Delhi. Students from school all over Delhi NCR participated in this event, they were trained by Mr. Sanjeev Dutta , a dynamic personality development coach , in context of the skills required by the students who are looking forward to pursue journalism, as their career. They were addressed by eminent personalities such as police commissioner Bhim Sain Bassi and Chief Editor,Times of India.This platform provided students with a great opportunity to question and reason with all eminent dignitaries, in context with journalism and other social problems.

Climate change-threat to mankind

special assembly for the parents of Grade VIII students commenced with lamp lighting followed by Ganesh Vandana. All the students participated enthusiastically in the presentations which varied from dances to skits however the show stealer was the MOCK CLIMATE SUMMIT staged by Grade VIII students held at Paris this year. The delegates spoke the languages of the countries represented by them. The poets of Kavi Sammelan made the atmosphere light and the parents could be seen enjoying the hilarious moments. The programme culminated with Christmas celebrations thus spreading the festive spirit and cheer. School principal, Mrs Sanyogita Sharma applauded the efforts of the students and spoke to parents about the issues affecting adolescents.

International Summit on Adolescent Life Skills A team of 6 students and the Student Counselor from MRIS Charmwood participated in the Global School Health Exhibition. Teams from all participating schools displayed creative expressions related to the work done by their schools in promoting the key areas of Co-Scholastic e.g. life skills, attitudes, values, gender, health and well-being, physical education and other allied areas like child rights, peer mentoring, positive parenting etc. At the ‘On the Spot Poster Making / Painting Competition’, Megha of grade IX Aristotle participated and won first prize amongst 70 participating schools.

Participating in the ‘Theme Songs on Gender and Values’, 3 students Muskan, Megha & Joyal of IX Aristotle participated. Jayant Bhalla, Garima and Joyal prepared an advertisement on ‘Influence of Positive Parenting’ in ‘Create a Thematic Jingle’ round. Garima of IX Pythagoras participated in ‘The Wellness Elocution’. The Adolescent Whiz-Quiz- A global school health quiz was a preliminary round of 100 MCQs were given to each School team (two participants) where Muskan and Chirayu took part . It was overall a great learning experience for all the participants

SPORTEK 2015-16- FELICITATION CEREMONY @MRIS, CHARMWOOD “Talent win games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” –Michael Jordan felicitation ceremony was organized at MRIS Charmwood to motivate the talented and energetic winners of SPORTEK 2015-16. Grades VI to XI participated in the SPORTEK- 2015-16. Dr. A.V. Bhalla, Founder Director of MRIS honoured the occasion by being the Chief Guest for the function. Mr. Sarkar Talwar was the Guest

of Honour. The function began with the auspicious lighting of the lamp to invoke the blessings of the Almighty followed by the chanting of Gayatri Mantra. An incredible cultural show was put up by the students for the award ceremony. The Director-Principal, Mrs. Sanyogita Sharma addressed the gathering, emphasizing on all-round development of students. Students were awarded with 400 medals in var-

Spreading the warmth through distribution of Jackets “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa. MRIS Charmwood remembered the Founder Dr. O. P. Bhalla ji’s beliefs and teachings on the auspicious day of Makar Sakranti, and woolen jackets were distributed to the entire Housekeeping staff of the school. Mrs. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron MREI, Dr. M. M. Kathuria and Dr. Chhavi Bhargava, Dean and Director, Faculty of Management Studies graced the occasion. They were not just appreciative of the efforts of the students of Interact Club who raised the funds required to purchase the jackets but even congratulated the students for taking forward the legacy of the founder. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Sat;ya Bhalla motivated the students by saying that it is very important to think for society in order to become a better human being. To encourage the students for their efforts, she promised to contribute Rs. 5000/every month towards the noble cause. Dr. Chhavi Bhargava briefed the students about the purpose of setting up Dr. O. P. Bhalla Foundation i.e. to take forward the dream of Dr. O. P. Bhalla Ji to live for the betterment and up-liftment of the society. Dr. M. M. Kathuria explained the purpose of keeping the name of school as Manav Rachna i.e. to create better human beings and said it is important to realize our duty towards society at an early age. Mrs. Sanyogita Sharma, Director Principal, MRIS Charmwood thanked the eminent members of Manav Rachna family and promised to continue doing many more projects for the benefit of society.

ious categories by the Chief Guest. He encouraged the students to work with positivity and right attitude and everything would automatically fall into place. Mr Sarkar Talwar, Director Sports, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, congratulated the students for their efforts and encouraged them to participate more in physical activities.

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CTO Award

MRIS Charmwood honoured by ’Parakh’

TO Award by Digital Edge Magazine was conferred upon MRIS, Charmwood for their contribution towards digitalization of Education System. The efforts and involvement of the school was appreciated by Digital Edge Team.

RIS Charmwood has been awarded in three categories by “Parakh” , Reforming Education- An NGO . The awards were given on 9th January, 2016. Award categories: 1. The Best Scholar School Award for Imparting Best Education to the Students. 2. The Da Vinci School Award for the Best Website 3. The Babylonia School Award for Best Infrastructure and facilities provided to the Parents and the Students.

These awards were presented by Film Actress Ms. Kiron Kher and Film Director Mr. Madhur Bhandarkar

Farewell : Grade 12 @MRIS Charmwood

ARWAAZ, an incredible evening was organised and hosted by the students of Class XI to bid adieu to the second batch of students of class 12 on 26th December, 2015. The day began by welcoming Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor MRU. A number of events were organized to mark this nostalgic moment which would go down the memory lane of the outgoing students in the years to come. Grade XI students mesmerized one and all by presenting a dance drama wherein they depicted all the stages of school life which left everyone spell bound. The presentation was arecollection of sweet memories of their school days. It was nostalgic to relive such cherishable moments spent in the school. The heart throbbing and scintillating dance performances by Grade 11 students won everyone’s heart. The music maestros Mr. Sanjeev , Mr. Shivam, Ms Chandana and Ms Leela enthralled every one with their melodious songs ,which left the audience, asking for more. Ms. Nindiya Saket, Headmistress, Senior school, bestowed her blessings upon the students by singing a euphonic song .The highlight of the programme was the Special Citation Ceremony which was held to wish good luck to the young scholars. Students reminisced their fun-filled days in school and expressed how difficult it was for them to go out of the portals of their alma mater. The show stealer was the Ramp walk in which Nikhil Sharma and Manpreet Kaur were crowned as Mr. and Miss. MRIS Charmwood . The outgoing batch expressed their gratitude to their almamater and teachers by presenting mementos to them. The school also honoured the first batch of students who have been with the institution since its inception. Sharing his valuable thoughts with the gathering, Dr Sanjay Srivastava encouraged the young MRItes to follow the path of righteousness and be better human beings. Ms. Sanyogita Sharma,

Director, Principal, MRIS Charmwood showered her blessings upon them by motivating them to be the honest citizens of the nation and reach the glorious heights of success for the world of tomorrow.The eventful day culminated with a thanks giving speech by Anshu Jha followed by sumptuous lunch and lots of toe tapping to the sound of good music.

ne more prestigious award for MRIS Charmwood Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood, Faridabad has once again won laurels. The school has been ranked as TOP-10 CBSE Schools of Faridabad and TOP-100 Pre-schools of India by Brainfeed School Excellence Awards 2016 at Le Meridien, New Delhi. Director Principal Ms. Sanyogita Sharma received the award.

Director Principal receiving the award

Dancing Diva Tastes Double Victory@MRIS-21C

ahal Bhatyani of MRIS-21C made parents and school proud by winning in two dance competitions held at Faridabad under the banner of Asian Talent Hunt Faridabad and Dancing Star of Faridabad held at Eicher School. Pahal qualified in Dancing Star of Faridabad as second Runner up in the event conducted by BEAT group. She managed to beat 300 hundred participants and stood III. It was judged by renowned choreographers. Again the dancing star showed her caliber by winning at Asian Talent Hunt held on 20th February 2016. Pahal stood First and was awarded `5000/- cash prize and a certificate. She stood first out of 80 participants in the age group of 6-9yrs.

At the Dancing Beats event

MRIS, Charmwood Visit to Park Plaza hotel

he children of Grade 1 at MRIS Charmwood had a gala time visiting the 5 star hotel- Park Plaza in Faridabad. The management of the hotel welcomed the children warmly and took them to their banquet hall where they were served with some refreshments- orange juice and piping snacks. They were then taken to the kitchen where they were shown the cold storage and the cooking area. The highlight of the trip was the visit to the bakery. The children were left mesmerized by the strawberry icing and decoration done on the cake in front of them. The trip was based on the GES theme- Changes where they saw how different ingredients, when cooked, permanently change into something else.

Adventure camp

dventure Matrix Camp at MRIS-Charmwood wrapped up on 23 December, 2015. Students of Grades 4 and 5 engaged in various activities such as zorbing, commando net, flying fox, rappelling, Burma bridge, commando bridge, balance walk, ladder climbing, inflatable rock wall, team building games, pottery making etc. The levels of difficulty in these activities were devised according to the children’s age group. All these activities helped in enhancing team spirit, confidence, sportsmanship and leadership qualities. The camp also aided students in overcoming fear of heights and triumph over different challenges in life. It was indeed a memorable experience for all the brave hearts who participated in this thrilling venture.

Delhi Utsav

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elhi Story Utsav 2015’, a storytelling festival was organized at Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood on 30th December, 2015. The festival was inaugurated by our Director-Principal Ms. Sanyogita Sharma, Ms. Anju Pasricha- President Delhi Achiever’s Club of Inner Wheel District 301, Ms. Jaishree Sethi-Story Ghar Producer-Director (Creative Director) and Ms. Jyoti Bhalla-Headmistress Early Years & Primary Wing at MRIS Charmwood. Story Ghar is an independent organisation that offers integrated learning through Storytelling and Theatre. They have been working with schools, NGOs and government organisations since early 2012. It was a day long storytelling festival for everyone at MRIS as Story Ghar launched their story app, “Story Talkies” which is live on Android. The festival had dramatic story presentations, workshops, interactive sessions, singing and music. The objective of this festival was to introduce children to the vibrant art forms that make learning a fun and collaborative activity. All the participating students were excited to know about the app as it will help them enjoy live stories in a theatrical form. All the three venues at MRIS-CW were abuzz with varied activities like musical storytelling, art & craft workshop etc. Students from MRIS and other schools from NCR enthusiastically participated and were mesmerized to see all the presentations.

Little Astronomers Of MRIS, Charmwood Launch A Rocket

stronomers of SPACE conducted a session at Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood on 11 December 2015.The session was about basics of rocketry and how laws of motion are used in a rocket launch. She informed the students about comet CATALINA being visible in the month of December and the necessity to use optical aid to see it. The presenter explained the process of rocket launch in detail and then explained the use of Newton’s Laws of Motion with special emphasis on the third law of motion, ‘For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.’ She used a balloon to elucidate the law in depth. Throughout the session the students were told to imagine that they were inside the space shuttle. Further the students were shown a video of the launch of Discovery. Post the explanation, the students along with the SPACE team headed to an open area to launch a rocket. The mechanism behind the rocket launch, different parents and the requirements were explained well. Then the students enjoyed the rocket launch in the field and returned after a discussion on the same. The session left the students enlightened and eager for the future sessions.

Sportek at MRIS Charmwood S

portek 2015-16, MRIS Charmwood Annual Sports Meet was held on Saturday, 20th February 2016. It was the biggest and the most awaited event in the school calendar. The chief guests for the day were Ms. Shristhi Marwah, who won a gold medal at 16th Asian Roller Hockey Championship held at Haining, China in September 2014. She also won a gold medal at 53rd National Roller Hockey championship held at Vishkhapatnam in January 2016 and Mr. Dhruv Gautam who is an international roller skating champion. The meet, organised on such a large SPORTS DAY AT MRIS CHARMWOOD (1) scale, became the talk of the whole town. The glittering opening ceremony commenced with the dents of grade 4 Pacific Ocean and grade 4 Atlantic arrival of the Chief Guests escorted by our Principal Ocean.The head boy Junior wing, Shaurya Bhalla and Ms. Sanyogita Sharma along with Executive Director Pranjal Tanwar Sports Captain junior wing took a lead Ms. Nisha Bhalla. The event started with a welcome to welcome march followed by grades 2, 3, 4 and song Atithi Devo Bhava sung melodiously by the stu5 students. The events for the day included flat race,

obstacle race, sack race, skipping race, back race, bucket race and in relay. Interspersed among these were a mesmerizing and colourful Ribbon drill by Grade 2 students, well co-ordinated Symphony of Dumbbell drill by grade 4 Arctic Ocean and Grade 4 Indian Ocean, an extremely well-synchronized Aerobics display and Yog sadhna by Grade 3 students left everyone spellbound, Taekwondo by grades 2,3 and 4 students and a heart-stopping Gymnastics display, followed by a spellbinding dance by Grade 5 students ‘Atulya Bharat’ , a mix of graceful and energetic Koli Dance by Grade 3 and 4 students drew hearty applause from the crowd, a fitting appreciation for all the primary wing students of MRIS Charmwood. It was exhilarating when Sun God showered rain to praise the event. The Meet was declared close following the prize distribution to the winners, and all gathered members dispersed with the expectations of yet another exciting, closely-contested Sports Meet the following year.

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National Science Olympiad 2015-16 Achievers @ MRIS Charmwood

he students of Primary Wing at MRIS Charmwood, participated in the National Science Olympiad (NSO) with diligence and determination. They have made the staff and the school proud by bringing laurels for the institution. Fifteen students from Grades II toV have received medals and nine students from Grade III to V have qualified for the second level of NSO. Bringing in another feather in the academic cap of primary wing- 8 students have qualified for the second level of National Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE).This exam hones the scientific ad mental ability of students.

Welcome 2016

t’s that time of year again, when we undertake New Year’s resolutions and work towards raising the bar of our achievements further. The primary wing students at MRIS- Charmwood pledged New Year resolutions. Here’s a glimpse.... We Have Promises To Keep & Miles To Go Before We Sleep!

Lohri celebrations

RIS-Charmwood, celebrated Lohri with great joy and enthusiasm on the school premises. The celebration began with a colourful special assembly wherein the students of Grade 2 Everest and Grade 4 Arctic Ocean enlightened students and teachers about the Lohri festival. Special attraction was bhangra and a short Punjabi skit. A bonfire was lit by Ms. Sanyogita Sharma- Director-Principal to initiate the celebration. A series of dances and melodious songs were presented by students. Ms. Jyoti Bhalla- Headmistress Early Years and Primary Wing spoke about the importance of the festival and also about winter solstice, thus creating awareness among students. Students were attired in traditional dresses and were totally absorbed in the festive spirit of Lohri. Early Years’ students at MRIS-Charmwood presented a special assembly on the occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti.The cold weather, bonfire and dances were enjoyed immensely by one and all. It was an enjoyable morning as the children celebrated the ‘Bonfire & Kite festival’ with great gusto and fun. Gajjak, ground nuts and popcorn were the flavours of the day. Children were told about the importance of these festivals and fire, which they enjoyed listening to sitting around the bonfire.

Bloomies at the flower shop

he little ones rode on a bus and were very excited to see many beautiful flowers of different colours and sizes like Roses, Lillies, Rajnigandha and Gerbera to name a few. They learnt about various arrangements like putting flowers in a basket, in a bouquet and in different-sized glass vases. They also observed how stems could remain tall or trimmed short, at the flower shop in Charmwood village. The Bloomies were very happy to carry back a flower each as an incentive. The first part of the fun-filled edu-trip helped the children in becoming nature smart, self smart and logic smart as they learnt how to board and de-board a bus as well as about colours and sizes.

Visit to RELIANCE FRESH

n order to strengthen the on going Mathematical concept - Measurement of capacity, length and weight, students of Grade 2 Shivalik and Karakoram at MRIS-Charmwood went for an educational trip to Reliance fresh at Charmwood Plaza, Faridabad.

Visit to THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK

he enthusiastic explorers of Nursery Life skills and Nursery G.E.S. at MRIS-Charmwood went on an Edu-Trip to the Zoological Park. They discovered and explored the amazing world of animals. They had fun learning about various animals like white tiger, leopard, crocodile, bear, elephant, lion, hippopotamus, rhino and a number of beautiful birds like blue and yellow Macau, golden pheasant, horn-bill, peacock, owl, parrot and many more.They had great fun in the cart ride which was an added adventure for them.

Winter Marathon

he stars of Bloomz and Toddlers at MRIS Charmwood bid farewell to the year 2015 in style with “My Sunny Winter Marathon”. The children -- dressed in stylish sportswear -- ran on the designated tracks. Mothers of children studying in Bloomz too participated in the event with great enthusiasm. Our sporty champs started with warm up session on peppy beats. They ran on the tracks with the spirit of true sportsmanship. It was a treat to watch our energetic wonders running with great zeal and enthusiasm.

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Activities at MRIS 51, Gurgaon “Astroport” Sariska Trip-MRIS 51

RIS 51, Gurgaon in its endeavor to bring the best in the field of education to its students organized a 1night/2 days educational trip to ASTROPORT-Sariska in collaboration with Astro Tourism India Pvt. Ltd., an Astronomy themed resort and activity centre of India and South Asia in the month of December.The facility, one of its kind has been developed to provide a great sky viewing and research experience to the budding astronomers within us. It is at a location which offers darkest sky possible in India. The camp was located in the serene and lush environment of Sariska Tiger Reserve, in the lap of Aravali hills. As part of their activities students were engaged in various educational and stimulating activities likeConstellation viewing, Planet viewing (Mars, Venus,

Jupiter and its moons), Nebula viewing, Galaxy viewing (Andromeda) and meteor shower viewing. These activities gave students a clear idea of space. They were thrilled to see the objects about which they only read about in Social Studies books. The site provided exposure to wildlife as well. They went for Jungle Safari!! Everyone seemed happy and excited to spot a tiger! Spotting animals’ like- deer, peacocks, langurs, migratory birds, camels etc. in their natural habitat was a great experience. It was a great learning experience where in the students could see their science books coming alive…. Everyone came back with a hope that may be they will be able to spot the tiger next time!! It was indeed an unforgettable trip!

Christmas celebrations

hristmas is the most wonderful time of the year! It brings many reasons to celebrate and gather.We believe in celebrating life to the fullest. CHRISTMAS PARTY” was organized for the students and parents of Bloomz and Toddlers . The program commenced with wonderful dance performance by little ones. The parents relived their childhood by taking part in different activities with their kids. On this special occasion, parents became SECRET SANTA for their wards. CHRISTMAS celebrations were also organized for the students of Nursery to Grade 6 over the last week of December. Exciting games, non – stop foot tapping music and unlimited fun. The celebration was power packed with fun -filled games such as dancing statue, treasure hunt, Lucky Seven, Hoopla game etc. which the children thoroughly enjoyed. The entry of much awaited Santa Claus was the highlight of the event. Santa distributed candies and also danced with students and rocked the dance floor. Students of grades I & II enlivened the reception by singing carols throughout the week. Carols and cheers highlighted the true spirit of Christmas bringing in pleasant surprises and joyful moments to cherish always! To spread the message of love, students presented a spectacular assembly on 24 December 2015 on Christmas. The special assembly began by taking the lord’s name. The significance of the festival was depicted through an act “Holy Night” by the students of Nursery and the Nativity play which is synonymous to Christmas was enacted by Grade IV . The school choir mesmerized everyone by their melodious carols. It sounded as if angels truly descended on Earth. The children in their bright and elaborate costumes were a delight to watch. The programme concluded with the finale dance. It was an enthralling Christmas celebration.

Experiences of MRIS 46

Education is that liberates....’ This is the belief on which the theory of Experiential Learning works. It is promoted as real, active, authentic, collaborative and doing. Mrs Surabhi Joshi and Mrs Anupama Mehra, Head Mistress ,Primary and Middle Wing respectively of MRIS 46 attended a eight day workshop at Ramnagar, near the Jim Corbett National Park, organized by Disha India Education Foundation. A total of 36 educators, from all over the country, attended the workshop from 2 to 9 January, 2016. The workshop included lectures, discussions, focused on Community service to develop the understanding and importance of a curriculum based on the Principles of Experiential Learning where Dr Kolbs Learning style inventory is used as the basis to identify student learners. All Mrs Surabhi Joshi and Mrs Anupaparticipants also wrote short stories which will be compiled and printed ma Mehra attending a workshop in Ramnagar

SPACE Explorer Workshop –Discovering the Skies and Cast your own planet

orkshops on the skies, The Mysterious Moon and Terra Magenta and Rockets 1, 2, 3 … Go and the magnificent family of sun was conducted on November 26 , 2015 and October 29, 2015 respectively. Students from Grade 1 to 6 (111in number) attended the workshops. The duration of the workshops was 90 minutes each. Discovering the skies, students could able to reason out the heavenly bodies in the sky. In Mysterious Moon students could find the mystery behind changing shapes of the moon every single day.They explored that moon is a non luminous celestial body dependent on the sun’s light to be visible every day. Students learnt the complicated names of phases of the Moon with help of dynamic illustrations and fun activities. In Terra Magenta, students understood the magnetism as universal phenomena. The workshop was an enriching experience and gave them the insight into the now, the future and the unknown. In the second workshop on Rockets 1,2,3…….Go the students made air powered balloon and air powered rocket. They also segregated different types of planets depending on their properties. This made them understand various facts about it like understanding concept of motion, concept of push and pull, importance of random and directional movement etc.

in the form of a book, based on the principles of interdependence amongst the living world , balance in ecosystems and sustainability . It was truly an enriching experience! The second phase of the workshop is now in March 2016, where the participants will present an Experiential Curriculum Design, applying all the principles learnt in the First phase. The schools will also present the ‘ How green is your school audit’.

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RAAHGIRI DAY celebrated W

e reached a new milestone and involved the community like never before. Raahgiri Day is India’s first sustained car-free day celebration. It was launched in Gurgaon – India’s “Millennium City”. It was a matter of great pride for Manav Rachna International School, Sector-51, Gurgaon to be a part of this significant drive and contributed in building social values amongst citizens of Gurgaon. Our students represented the school at Raahgiri on Sunday, October18, 2015. Students of Grade 4, 5 and 6 presented a Nukkad Natak on “Superstitions and Myths” prevalent in India and a Hasya Kavita on how

computers, internet and phones have taken over our lives. The talented youngsters of the school gave a wonderful performance. The voice, tone and mood of the event charged up the audience and garnered their attention. The audience applauded for the young students and vowed to bring about a change! To reach out to the masses and create awareness, students displayed banners and slogans. The energy and enthusiasm in the environment was palpable. The school students left the gathering spell bound. Success, a sense of accomplishment and smiles marked the faces of everyone present.

Let’s Grow a nation of Readers he more you read, the more words you

gain exposure to, and they’ll inevitably make their way into your everyday vocabulary. MRIS-51,Gurgaon in association with Scholastic India, conducted “One Nation reading Together “ event on Friday, November 27, 2015 in the school to celebrate the pleasure of reading! Students spent 30 minutes reading their favourite book which they got from home during the “DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)” . This celebration of reading was designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives which in turn helped the students to develop love for books, it ignited their imagination and unleashed the creative part of their mind into action. The goal of the program was to prompt

Top rankings : four times in a row

MOMENTS TO CHERISH......

RIS 51, Gurgaon amongst the top 10 Preprimary schools and top 100 Pre primary Schools in India It gives us immense pleasure to share that Bloomz- MRIS 51, Gurgaon has been featured in Top 10 Pre-Primaries of composite schools of Gurgaon in the Education World India Preschool ranking 2015.The survey was done by globally reputed EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION. The school has won the top ten positions in a row for past 4 years.

Vice Principal of the school Ms.Pooja Puri attended the Early Childhood Education Global Conference 2016 at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru on January 23, 2016 and received the award. It is a moment of honour and pride for the school. Great achievements are nurtured with the cooperation of many minds with a common vision working towards a common goal.This team work gives us the edge that makes winners out all of us. The aim of MRIS 51, Gurgaon’s dedicated team is to touch the lives and learning of all the

Visit to “Kingdom of Dreams”

RIS -51, Gurgaon organized a trip to “Kingdom of Dreams”, Gurgaon for the students of Nursery and KG on November 3, 2015. KOD, a spectacular world of unparallel imagination showcases the Indian culture, architecture, cuisine, crafts and tradition under a sky dome. The students were given a warm welcome by folk dancers and drummers at the reception. This immediately sent a wave of excitement amongst the students. They enthusiastically danced on the beats of the folk music. Students were spell bound by the architecture of different states and their handicrafts. Students were explained about the rich heritage of our country. They were also able to identify various types of patterns and house. It was a beautiful integration of enjoyment and learning. The 5D show “Haunted Racer” enthralled everyone. They had a gala time at Joy Rides. Students were given a Milk Mug as token of love from Kingdom of Dreams. It was a lovely experience for our students which they will cherish for long.

Ms Pooja Puri receiving the award

children and thrive harder to reach pinnacle of success.

“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.”

t was a fun filled day for the grade I and II students of MRIS 51, Gurgaon as they visited “APNO GHAR” amusement park on 24.11.15. Since morning one could feel the excitement in the air. Children were ready with their knapsack bags to board the buses. As the buses moved, children started singing merrily. On reaching the amusement park students were warmly welcomed . As the students entered the park their faces beamed with excitement. The sight of various rides thrilled them and the eagerness to board them could easily be witnessed. With proper guidance and supervision of the teachers, students were allowed to board various rides like Columbus, merry go round, roller coaster, fury wheel, train, caterpillar, jet plane, commando net, monkey ladders and many more. Puppet shows also grabbed the attention of many. Finding the way out of the labyrinth (maze) was super challenging for the kids and they thoroughly enjoyed this task! They also hit the dance floor to their favourite Bollywood numbers. After so many physical activities students rejuvenated themselves with mouth watering lunch arranged for them in the park itself. Over all it was a wonderful day and the students as well as the teachers will cherish these memories forever.

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Achievers all the way at MRIS 51, Gurgaon Ullas

RIS 51, Gurgaon students brought laurels to school and made both the school and their parents proud by winning accolades in different inter school competitions. The team of young athletes who participated in the Junior Formula One Championship won the winner’s trophy at St. Xavier’s High School, Gurgaon in association with Junior Sports India on October14, 2015. Our gymnastic team made us proud by wwinning 1st championship trophy in Girls Category and 2nd Championship trophy in boys at Inter Manav Rachna Gymnastics Championship held at MRIS 46 , Gurgaon. At 7th Delhi State Yoga Championship organized by Rastra Kalyan Yoga Kendra (affiliated to Indian Yoga Federation) held in Delhi on October 10, 2015, Siya Joshi and Tanishka Singh won gold medals, Navdeep Singh, Rida Arora , Advay and Gargi Rathi won silver medals and Sadhna Sharma, Sonanshi Sinha ,Khush Yadav and Prisha Budhiraja of grade III won bronze medal . At Pathways , Gurgaon , Inter Artistic Gymnastics Championship 2015, our girl’s gymnastic’s team secured third place in the finals under 8 years and under 12 years. The team was highly praised for its spectacular performance throughout the competition as they displayed flexible moves and balancing.

Basketball Championship at Shiv Nadar International

Our Students enthusiastically participated in an Inter School FOLK DANCE COMPETITION – ULLAS held at MRIS Charmwood, Faridabad on October 9, 2015. The children through their enthralling – Koli dance, Rajasthani dance and Laavni dance presentations portrayed their talent and beamed confidence. Laavni dance team won runners up trophy.

4th All India Art Competition Our Students enthusiastically participated in Our young and budding artists participated in “4th All India Art Competition for school Children” in associated with “ARTINFOINDIA.COM”. Aadvik Tripathi, Arghya Maithil, Devangi, Jaitra Joshi, Jhara Gandhi, Sri Yoshitha, Shrishti Arora and Aksana were placed in merit. Their paintings were displayed at India Habitat Centre , Lodhi Road,New Delhi.

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n Junior Basketball Championship held at Shiv Nadar International, Gurgaon our Basket ball team was highly praised for its spectacular performance throughout the league as they displayed sound technical and tactical play in the matches .The girl’s team secured third place in the championship. Our students participated in SPORTS FIESTA, an Inter School Sporting Event, organized at G.D Goenka Public School in November. The girl’s team in Taekwondo bagged a gold and two bronze medals. Kudos to the young achievers!!!!

Abhivyakti

In the inter school event Abhivyakti hosted by MRIS 21C Faridabad , children participated in Hasya Kavita, Nukkad Natak and Doha Recitation competitions . Maysha Kapil of Grade IV bagged the first prize in Hasya Kavita and made her parents and school proud.

ATHARVA BUDHIRAJA INTERNATIONAL RANK- 2 Rs. 5000/- + International silver medal + Merit certificate

MANAS PANDEY INTERNATIONAL RANK- 9 Rs. 1000/- + Zonal bronze medal + Merit list

RISHIMA SAHU INTERNATIONAL RANK- 10 Gold medal of excellence + Gifts worth Rs. 1000/+ Merit certificate

GOLD MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE 1. ZAINA BANSAL 2. PRATYUSH DEY 3. KRITIKA ARORA

TANYA SRIVASTAVA INTERNATIONAL RANK- 14 Gold medal of excellence + Gifts worth Rs. 1000/+ Merit certificate

MREI Community health camp at MRIU

An initiative by O.P.BHALLA Foundation A

s part of the Health for all mission Manav Rachna International University conducted health camp at FAS OPD on 30-01-2016 The HEALTH CAMP was organized by Faculty of Applied Sciences at Manav Rachna International University.The Faculty of Applied Science has taken conscientious efforts in this direction in the form of numerous camps, workshops, seminars and conferences. Such camps serve excellently to overcome the challenges for the betterment of the medical fraternity. As an active participant in community health care service, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Manav Rachna International University is leading ahead with the vision under the aegis of Dr. OP Bhalla Foundation & the able guidance of our chief patron, Mrs. Satya Bhalla. Dr. G.L.Khanna (Dean, FAS) has always motivated the students & staff of FAS to be an active participant to such events which serve as a real life experiences to both students & staff. This camp was organized for the faculty /staff members of MRIU. As it is said prevention is better than cure, Screening camp of employees at FAS

Dr. O.P Bhalla Foundation has taken the initiative to provide better healthcare facilities, vocational training and skill development in the rural areas. To cater to the different segments of Mohna Village, the Foundation has come up with different training and developmental initiatives for specific segments. Students will be given training in ‘Computer Literacy through Cloud Computing’. Behavioral training will also be provided to the villagers via workshops to improve their communication, language, and spoken English. They will also be trained to make bio-fertilizers, engage in worm composting, mushroom cultivation and grow exotic fruits and flowers. would help provide better insight about their fitness status. A team of 20 health professionals from FAS, assessed the various patients at the OPD A total of 100 patients were screened & advised. Most patients were found to be suffering from postural alignments, back ache, knee pain, obesity, hypertension and reported with faulty movement pattern. Regular exercise, ergonomic advices and life style modification were emphasized upon to halt and alter the deterioration level of the patients. The Patients were counseled about the importance of health and exercises in maintaining a good lifestyle and its impact on their life. Nutrition counseling was provided for the patients suffering from diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Female patients were found to be more undernourished

and seriously required intervention for improvement in their overall health The organization plans to follow up with these patients and see the impact of the recommendations made to them. The patients who need further and regular physiotherapy & Nutrition Counseling were asked to visit at OPD, B block, ground Floor, MRIU campus. Health camp at Arya Samaj Mandir Sector 15, Faridabad Faculty of Applied Science,Manav Rachna International University organized a free health check-up camp on 16th January, 2016 from 9 AM to1PM at Arya Samaj Sector 15, Faridabad under the aegis of Dr O.P Bhalla Foundation as part of continuous effort by the organization to provide HEALTH FOR ALL initiative. Free health check up and treatment, medical advice to all by health professionals included Physiotherapy, Nutrition & Dietetics . This health Camp helped in assessing the various health problems. Health camp include the following check ups: • Physiotherapy consultation with treatment • Nutrition and Diet Counseling/Diabetic Counselling • Hypertensive • Blood test – Haemoglobin test, Blood sugar test.

Manav Rachna Center of Foreign Language I

t gives me immense pleasure to announce that after the successful commencement of the first batch with more than 250 registrations, MRCFL (Manav Rachna Center of Foreign Languages) has now started registrations for the second phase of admissions. I am happy to share that our worthy Management is giving a 10% fee waiver to all Manav Rachna (MRIS MRU, MRIU, MRDC, MRCed & Other units) students and associates to ensure that the MR family gets first benefit. For more details on Manav Rachna Centre of Foreign Languages, please visit: http://mrcfl.mrei.ac.in/ or call on 9560928111.

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MRIS, Ludhiana

Republic Day Celebrations

Story-telling session

“H

e loves his country best who strives to make it best.”! Take the charge and make a difference!” This was the theme of Republic Day celebrations at Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana.The whole campus was immersed in the colours of the tricolour. Lifesize Emblem and the Ashoka Chakra, the monumentswhich reflect our cultural heritage, saffron white and green all over the campus reflected hues of patriotism.Mr.G.K Dhaliwal, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation was a part of these celebrations, as theChief Guest. The Chief Guest was welcomed byShri. Rajesh Kalra, Chairman, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana, Dr. Roopali Trehan, Director, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana and Mrs. Shilpi Gill, Principal, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana.The celebrations started on a pious note with the invocation song presented by the MRIS choir. Flag hoisting was accompanied by the National Anthem. The poem, ‘Republic day’ recited by a GradeII student infused patriotic fervour in everyone. The medley presented by the MRIS choir pumped everyone’s adrenalin. Through a

speech on Republic day, one of the Grade VI students exhorted everyone to take responsibility of the actions, display ownership and contribute to the progress of the nation.The dance performance that was a tribute to the brave soldiers at Pathankot Air force station made everyone reflect upon the sacrifice made by our brave soldiers.The crisp compering for the show was a pure delight for the audience. Mr.G.K. Dhaliwal, the Chief Guest for the celebrations expressed his love for the country and inspired the students to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the great warriors for our protection. He motivated the students to take ownership of their actions and be the change they want to see. He also took a round of the School and was impressed with the state-of-the-art infrastructure. Mrs. Shilpi Gill, Principal, Manav Rachna International School thanked Mr. G. K. Dhaliwal and his better half, Mrs. Neel Kamal Dhaliwal for sparing time for the celebrations. Mrs. Shilpi Gill remarked that Manav Rachna International School is fast becoming the preferred choice of the city because of the progressive and supportive School Management.

Municipal Commissioner, Ludhiana visits MRIS

anav Rachna was privileged to have the presence of the reputed and renowned Shri G.K.Singh Dhaliwal, an IAS officer, who currently serves as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation for the city of Ludhiana in the state of Punjab on October 6, 2015. He has served as the Director General School Education, Punjab in the year 2014 and as Deputy Commissioner of Patiala and Ropar, Punjab. He was very impressed with the curriculum, infrastructure and sports facilities provided to the students. He asserted that schools have a responsibility of creating complete citizens rather than just economic citizens. He echoed with the Manav Rachna’s philosophy of bringing about holistic development in their students. He expressed his delight and wished the entire team success and a bright future.

anav Rachna International School, Ludhiana leaves no stone unturned to create opportunities where in children can think, reflect and develop their emotional quotient, a pre-requisite to success in the present milieu. The school goes the extra mile to ensure children learn to create and innovate during their stay at School. Keeping in view this goal, a story telling session was organised for the children.Story telling is an interactive art of using words and actions to reveal the elements and images of a story while encouraging the listener’s imagination. It is the most powerful wayto put ideas into the words.Telling stories helps young learners associate images in the story book and develop their visualisation and imagination. Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana invited Ms. Shikha Sood,the Resource Consultant for Scholastic Indiafor a story telling session with the students. Ms. Shikha conducted three story telling sessions with the students of Toddlers to Grade III. Ms. Shikha employed voice modulation, gestures, rhyme, rhythm and singing to draw students’ attention. She gave wings to her imagination to make it a wonderful experience for the children. The children listened to the stories of The Rolling Pumpkin, The Blue Bird and The Cat and Porridge with rapt attention. She involved the kids by asking reflective questions. The expression on the children’s face reflected that they could draw visual images while they listened to the stories. Some of the students also added their own viewpoint about the story; this added a flavour to the session. The children had a great time listening to the stories.

Junior Robotics competition The students of Grades I-III reflected their learning about the concepts of science and technology through the construction of models using LEGO blocks. The teams comprising 2-4 students each created different structures and completed them in a stipulated time. The teams also presented the models they had made by explaining about them and answering various questions. They were adjudged on the basis of creativity, precision and team work.

MRIS, Luhdiana

Facilities and activities at MRIS Ludhiana

lso present were Dr. Amit Bhalla,Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions); Mr. Rajesh Kalra, Chairman-MRIS Ludhiana & MRIS 51, Gurgaon; Mr Gaurav Rai, Executive DirectorMRIS Ludhiana & MRIS 51, Gurgaon; Dr. Roopali Trehan, Director- MRIS Ludhiana; Ms. Shilpi Gill, Principal, MRIS Ludhiana and international coaches of repute. While inaugurating the Manav Rachna Sports Academy (MRSA), Padamshree Gagan Narang said: “Sports need to be encouraged at the school level as they have the vast bandwidth of teaching you the lessons of life that even classroom studies can’t teach. I have been associated with Manav Rachna for many years and have seen the way sports are being encouraged at MRIS. I am very proud,

particularly of the world-class shooting facilities at its campuses. MREI has shooting ranges and the bestin-class sports infrastructure at all its campuses.” Manav Rachna Sports Academy (MRSA) housed at Manav Rachna International School (MRIS) in Ludhiana provides world-class sports facilities in Gymnastics, Skating, Basketball on synthetic court, Indoor Synthetic Badminton courts, Table Tennis, Squash court, 10 Target Indoor Shooting range, Billiards, Taekwondo & Chess. A dedicated sports arena for early years has been developed with Splash Pool, Multiple Activity Jungle Gym, Sand and

Blood Donation and Diabetes Camp “If you donate money, you give food! But if you donate blood, you give life!” anav Rachna International School, Ludhiana, like all other branches of MRIS believes in serving the community and imbibing the value of service before self in the students.The School made a sincere effort to serve the community by organising a BLOOD DONATION AND DIABETES CAMP in association with Rotary Club Ludhiana Midtown on 6th February, 2016 . District Governor Rotarian Dr. K.K. Dhir was the Chief Guest for the camp. He was given a warm and hearty welcome by Shri Rajesh Kalra, Chairman, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana, Dr. Roopali Trehan, Director, Manav Rachna International School, Blood donation camp at MRIS Ludhiana Ludhiana and Mrs. Shilpi Gill, Principal, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana. Speaking on the occasion, the worthy Chief Guest highlighted the importance of blood donation which can help to save thousands of lives. He inspired everyone to come forward and donate blood to safeguard the life of fellow beings. Dr. K.K. Dhir interacted with the students and parents regarding the importance of donating blood. Shri Rajesh Kalra, Chairman, Manav Rachna international School, Ludhiana expressed that he was overwhelmed with joy to witness the enthusiasm of the donors. He thanked Ludhianavis for always supporting Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana in every venture that the School undertakes. Mrs. Shilpi Gill, Principal, Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana thanked Dr. K.K. Dhir for sparing his valuable time to encourage students and staff to serve the community. She was extremely grateful to Rotarian Rajan Kapoor, President, Rotary Club Ludhiana Midtown and Rotarian Sahil Sood, Secretary, Rotary Club Ludhiana Midtown for supporting Manav Rachna International School to organise this noble venture.

Christmas Celebrations M

hristmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and to create memories that last forever. On 24th December 2015, the festival of Christmas was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm at MRIS LDH. A special assembly showcasing Nativity was put up by the students of Grade VI and VII. The children apprised everyone with the twelve day long tradition of Christmas celebrations.The students shared the background of the existence of Santa Claus. Carols echoed in the campus.The students also narrated the story of Charles Dickens’ ‘Christmas Carols’ to communicate the meaning of Christmas to all present.The power packed dance performancestunned everyone to the core. The elements of energy and momentum could be witnessed in the children as they came forward and presented their items. One of the students of had disguisedhimself as Santa Claus. Santa’s entrymade the little children happy and excited during the assembly.The students of Grade VI and VII sang Jingle Bells while Santa Claus distributedsweets to the children.Ms. Shilpi Gill, Principal MRIS, LDH greeted everyone; she congratulated the students for putting up an incredible show. She gave the message of being happy and enjoying the Christmas days with the family and friends. She further exclaimed that Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. Students were very happy to celebrate Christmas at school with their friends and teachers. The whole campus adorned with Christmas décorthe Christmas tree, Santa Claus and folks dressed in red added to the merry spirit of Christmas.

Water Play area, Agility Play Area and Edutainment Area. All the facilities are ‘state of the art’ and unmatched by any other school in Ludhiana. Yonex, TaylorMade, STAG and Adidas are Manav Rachna’s Sports Brand Partners. While addressing the august gathering, Dr. Amit Bhalla said: “The state-of-the art sports facilities at MRIS along with the training provided by national and international level coaches prepares students for national and international level championships. Today, MREI stands tall with the achievements of a large galaxy of accomplished sports alumnus comprising ace shooters Gagan Narang, Vijay Kumar, Shweta Chaudhury and Table Tennis players Soumyajit Ghosh, Ankita Das, Abhishek Yadav, Harmit Desai among many others”. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee Sh. Ronjan Sodhi added: “The city of Punjab is famous for its sports acumen. This Sports academy will promote a deeper interest in sports in the younger generation. A champion always hangs one second longer from where everyone else quits. MRSA will help students find the Champion in themselves”.

MRIS Noida

Celebration of computer literacy day

very year December 2 is observed as Computer Literacy Day. It aims to curb the digital divide that exists in the world today.The Day aims to increase awareness of this ‘divide’ and increase access to information technology for disadvantaged communities. MRIS, Noida conducted a special assembly on this day of Computer Literacy. A speech presented by a student of Grade 6 emphasized on the existing digital divide even in this century. A poem ‘Cyber Sense’ was presented to engage the audience. A Quiz Program on Computer Literacy related questions was conducted. Children participated enthusiastically in the quiz where various questions related to computer were asked. An interesting yet informative skit was presented on cyber safety. A speech from Principal Ma’am, Ms. Sunanda Grover marked the end of the assembly. She emphasized on the need of digital literacy in today’s time considering its benefits and vitality in daily lives.

National Mathematics Day – Birthday of Srinivas Ramanujan

ecember 22nd is celebrated and declared as the ‘National Mathematics Day all over India. Ramanujan made extraordinary contribution in number theory, infinite series, mathematical analysis and making formulas and equations. The mathematical genius compiled more than 3,900 mathematical results and equations. At MRIS Noida the day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride by the children and the teachers. Pre Primary children participated in many fun races related different mathematical concepts. Tiny tots of blooms & Toddlers participated in matching shape activity and laughed their hearts out while enjoying class activities. Nursery children were super excited playing ‘Mountain on Fire’ where they grouped up in different numbers while running around the mountain on fire. Matching numbers with dominoju was another interesting activity for Nursery. Grade KG enjoyed doing some mathematical operations as Addition, subtraction and skip counting, in a fun way. Grade I had very interesting activity where children created their own toy shops and bought the toys by money counters while adding and subtracting the money. Outdoor activity involved making chain of multiples of numbers from 2 to 5. Fixing up a wall clock by assembling numbers and needles was another very interesting activity.

Road Safety – Steer to Safety

he importance of safety rules was reinforced by observing a safety week by MRIS, Noida. Various activities were conducted which formed a part of Road safety Week program. To make students aware of various traffic rules, a workshop was conducted for the students wherein Personnel from Noida Traffic Police were invited. The students were told various functions about traffic rules that should be followed in order to maintain safety on roads. They were encouraged to follow the rules because even slightest of mistakes made on road lead to fatal accidents. The students were told how they can follow rules while cycling. To give children a first-hand experience, several videos were shown to them.They understood the consequences of over speeding, signal jumping, carelessness, not wearing seat belt or

helmet, use of mobile phone and many other unlawful practices on road. The children made wonderful posters and wrote informative slogans as a message to everyone to follow traffic rules. A special assembly was conducted wherein the students of grades 7 and 8 presented a ‘Nukkad Naatak’ to educate everyone regarding traffic laws and importance of following them. There was a speech on road safety and measures to follow to be safe on road. There was a quiz that followed where children had to identify the various road signs. That was one way of educating children about the common road signs they see and their importance.

The students participated in all the activities with much enthusiasm and learnt to be alert and responsible citizens.

SPORTATHON at MRIS, Noida Champions keep playing until they get it right” part from celebrating victories, sports also aim at imparting lessons on sportsman spirit and camaraderie to children. The school playground of MRIS, Noida was filled with the atmosphere of great zeal, fervor and excitement as the school celebrated its Annual Sports Day ‘SPORTATHON’. This is the day where children enjoy competing with their friends amidst the loudest of the cheers and the parents enjoy

A visit to garment factory “The only source of knowledge is experience.”Albert Einstein he most long lasting learning is the one that has been gained through experience. And to learn the process of making of a garment, the students of Grades 1 to 3 of MRIS, Noida went to a Garment Factory to experience it. It was a good exposure to our students where they got to know about the various steps taken for a garment to be ready for sale. The students witnessed the different levels through which a garment passes to reach us. They went to the first section where fabric was being cut to form different garments. The next section was to dye the fabric in beautiful colors. Then, the students reached a huge hall where many tailors were at work of stitching. The children were fascinated to see the huge bundles of raw material and the whole process of dying and stitching of the garments. It was an experience of its kind where they witnessed and learned about each step of fabric being convertedinto the finished product. It was indeed a fun-cum-learning experience.

even more watching their children rejoicing every moment of it. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest respected Shri Nagendra Pratap Singh, District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar. The programme began The students displayed a wide array of colorful and reverberant events such as yoga, March past, theme based races, drills, group songs and dance.The students who have given extra-ordinary performances in inter-school as well as intra-school competitions throughout the year in the field of sports felicitated with ‘Young Achievers’ Award by our honorable chief guest.

MRIS, Noida

Republic day celebration M

RIS, Noida celebrated India’s 67th Republic Day.The students took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity. To mark the importance of this day, a grand celebration was held in the school. The school echoed with patriotic fervor as the children sang songs and danced on patriotic songs. A quiz was conducted to judge the knowledge of students regarding Indian Constitution.The students even wore tri-colored clothes to mark the occasion. The school premises reverberated with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm. Principal Ma’am concluded the assembly with a motivational address. She reminded the students of their duties and responsibilities and how the students of today hold the future of their country in their hands. It is important for the welfare of the country that its present generation should realize that the future is in its hands. It is a day to remember the World’s greatest Constitution and the heroes who have contributed to the growth of the nation.

Astronomy Day @ MRIS, Noida

Christmas Carnival

RIS, Noida hosted the Christmas Carnival on 19th December 2015 in the school premises. The Carnival had a plethora of events on offer. The chill of the morning did not dampen the spirits of the young hearts. It was organized in the school ground and festivities marked every inch of the ground. Gaily decorated stalls welcomed the visitors which included parents, children, friends and relatives. Each stall outdid the other with their innovative ideas and warm reception. Numerous games, gifts and delectable food items gave the children dollops of joy. With food stalls, games, bouncy, balloon art, tattoo art, name plate making there was something for everyone. All the visitors appeared to be having a ball. On this occasion, Principal Ma’am, Ms. Sunanda Grover said, “This celebrations with fun-filled activities feels like a great way to celebrate Christmas and the upcoming New Year. This is one occasion for all to come together and enjoy like one big family.”

A Kaleidoscope of Learning… T he students of MRIS, Noida displayed a different level of talent in the assembly Unit-6 of Paragon. They all threw an enthralling performance showcasing their learning of Unit 6 explored throughout the excursion of Paragon sessions. Our little ones of KG became explorers of Bali in relation to art. They learnt about different art forms of Bali like shadow puppets, theatre etc. The students gained knowledge through many wonderful activities like creating Balinese huts and shadow puppets that reflected their learning very well. While other classes studied about America in different ways and showcased astounding display of knowledge and understanding. They all were self-assured to share their innovative projects, PPTs and activities. The Students became familiar with America of 19th century. They learnt about some prominent personalities of America like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington.The students also learnt about America and its journey of independence.They studied about French revolution, declaration of Independence, and many other important incidents in the history of America. Few of the activities done by the students included making of totem poles, drums, animal mask, French flag

and Napoleon hats and wigs. The students composed poems and did many other interesting activities to get a thorough understanding in

an amusing way. Many a times they played the role of a journalist taking interviews, creating newspaper and writing articles during the Unit.They also penned down enchanting lyrics for their song. Students took everybody present there to ancient era through their learning along with the joy ride of dance, music and creative exhibits. The parents and the Principal appreciated the efforts of the students.

“Astronomy compels the soul to look upward, and leads us from this world to another.” - Plato With an aim to train young minds and broaden their horizon, MRIS, Noida with the help of ‘Space India’, India’s leading Astronomy and Space Sciences service provider, organized Astronomy Day on 30th January 2016 where the students shared their journey of the ‘Space Club’. The parents were invited to witness this enthralling session and were left greatly impressed with the skillfulness shown by the students while conducting various activities. The event consisted of many exhilarating activities and students were thrilled to showcase their understanding and knowledge of the subject through presentations. This aimed to spark the imagination and curiosity among children. The event was inaugurated with the launch of a mini rocket by Principal, Ms. Sunanda Grover. The students also demonstrated how to make a comet out of sand, baking soda etc. They exhibited how to observe the Sun without harming eyes. The other highlights of the event included solar system walk, planisphere reading, working of telescope, explanation of time and direction. It was a captivating session with an objective to provide students with an opportunity to take their learning to the next level. The entire session was a perfect amalgamation of fun and learning!

MRIS, Sector 14

Achievements at MRIS Sector 14 Akriti Garg of MRIS Sector 14 expresses with colours

kriti Garg of Grade IV of MRIS Sector 14 impressed all by securing Second position at “District Poster Making Competition”. She was given a Cash Prize of `3000/- by Mr. Vipul Goel, Hon’ble MLA in the “Faridabad Smart City” program. She gave colours to her thoughts depicting ‘Safety for all, Growth for all’.These youngsters have clarity of mind as to what they expect their city to be. Ms. Mamta Wadhwa , the Principal was herself present there to encourage her students.

Royalika of MRIS Sector 14 does it again

oyalika Ahuja of Grade II of MRIS Sector 14 has again proved her mark in Fancy Dress Competition organized by Haryana State Council for Child Welfare. After winning the First position at District level she competed at State level, and won First position for the second time in a row. Students from 25 districts participated in the event. She competed in Grade I-VI category which surely calls for applause. She portrayed the various culture of the world in unison, thus giving the message of adopting humanity as one culture. Her presentation and confidence amazed everyone.

Brilliant performance in WRO 2015, Doha, Qatar

eam Path Finder’s comprising Dhairya Gupta, Laxman Prasad and Ishaan Saini of Grade VIII of MRIS 14 made the school proud by securing the 8th Rank in Open Category Project Junior High amongst the participating 22 teams of the world in their 1st World Robot Olympiad participation which was held in Doha, Qatar on 6th, 7th and 8th November 2015. The team of students and their coaches worked devotedly to make a robot for underwater exploration which could explore

Vipul Goel honouring Akriti Garg

MRIS 14 WRO winners felicitated by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Culture

t was indeed a proud moment for MRIS 14 as the WRO winning team Path Finder’s of Dhairya Gupta, Ishaan Saini and Laxman Prasad were invited for a press meet by the Ministry of Culture and National Council of Science Museums at National Science Center, Delhi. The students presented their project and were applauded for their achievement in the World Robot Olympiad and bringing laurels to the nation by all the present dignitaries and members of the press. The students later headed to meet Dr. Mahesh Sharma honorable Minister of Culture at his office. Dr. Sharma congratulated the students for their success and motivated the students to keep working with the more zest and zeal for the upcoming future endeavors. The students along with the dignitaries of National Council of Science Museums presented the Flag of WRO 2016 to Dr. Mahesh Sharma announcing India as the host country for WRO 2016 to be held in National Capital Delhi.

Students of MRIS Sector 14 Steal the Show at ‘Mad About Book’

Winning at the fancy dress competition

t the event- ‘Mad About Book’ held at Shri Ram Millennium School the Students of MRIS Sector 14 impressed everyone with their blazing performance in all the events they participated in. The content, voice modulation and the expressions made Saanya Chandna win the 1st Position in Hindi Elocution. The judges were highly impressed with the performance of grade VII students’ “Nukkad Natak”, which made them secure the 1st position. Devanshi Jain won the 2nd Position in Book Cover designing, wherein she drew geometrical shapes and instruments for her book titled as “Maths Plus”. Sejal Thakkar and Devansh Singhal were appreciated for their efforts.

Youngest Visitors to Gurudwara

loomz and Toddler kids of MRIS Sector 14 visited Gurdwara to mark the Parkash Utsav of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.The journey started with the first school bus ride of the little ones. They were very excited to visit the Gurudwara as most of them were visiting it for the first time. Once they reached there, the atmosphere was devotional and blissful everywhere. Kids recited “Satnam waheguru jaap” and “Ek Omkar”. Children rel-

MRIS Sector 14 Team Pathfinders

World Hello Day at MRIS Sector 14

A the trenches and hydro thermal vents one of the most difficult exploration zones on earth for possible minerals and rare aquatic life forms that exist in the greater depths. The entry journey from Indian Robot Olympiad to World Robot Olympiad has been a great learning experience for the students and their coaches as well. The students improvised their project from a prototype to a robot actually working in water. The project was also highly appreciated for its uniqueness by the judges and all the other participating teams as well.

World of puppets at MRIS-Sector14

earning through play is fundamental to a child’s education, helping them to develop the necessary skills in life. Puppets can stimulate a child’s imagination, encourage creative play and can be a powerful way of bringing story time to life. They can provide a focus for role play and involvement in activities .Keeping this in mind, MRIS Sector 14 Bloomz teachers organized a puppet show for little kiddos and narrated the story “The very hungry caterpillar”. This not only brought giggles, groans and excitement on their faces but also tapped their imagination.

wise man once said,‘The people we spend time with shape the path we travel.’ A very thought provoking and informative assembly on the topic – ‘World Hello Day’ was presented by the students of class V –E. It commenced with a well thought and organized talk show highlighting the significance of this day. The aim of the talk show was to put forth the importance of personal communication for preserving world peace. The students also presented a skit which explained the value of friendship and influenced others to spend time with friends to learn something new. It was followed by a melodious Hindi song – “Dosti, Dosti Bohat Khubsurat Hai”. The young achievers who have excelled in various academic and co-curricular spheres both within and outside the school were appreciated by the Headmistress, Dr. Shalini Bindra. She also addressed the gathering praising the efforts of the students and teachers. Her inspiring words motivated the students to value the friends in their lives

Santa Visits MRIS-21C Come winter -Christmas bells start ringing in the air. Santa Clause visited MRIS-21C amidst the galore of games, activities, dance and music, food and feast, fun & frolic.The carnival jump started with the ribbon cutting and balloon releasing by Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President MREI, Shri M.M. kathuria,Trustee,Manav Rachna and Mrs & Mr. Gossain . Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President MREI, Shri M.M. kathuThe stalls were decorated in the fervor of the season ria,Trustee,Manav Rachna and Mrs & Mr. Gossain and making the whole environment look very festive and full of cheer. The carnival had a plethora of games for children and their parents. Dance and Music section attracted many budding dancers and singers. The honorable guest Mr. Gossain also sang a melodious song for everybody present there. The special magic show was an added attraction for children. The sumptuous food corner added to the festive galore. Overall it was an interesting and fun filled Sunday where in parents had ample time to spend at the carnival.

Creative minds celebrated Origami Day

indergartners at MRIS - Sector14 are having a great time involving themselves in new activities each day at all centres, adding an entertaining element to their learning.These activities are educational and at the same time, filled with a lot of fun. The excitement of the little ones had no limits as the school recently observed a special day called Origami Day. The young artisans came up with wonderful ideas. They gave different shapes to their imaginations by using coloured craft papers .Some of them tried to show beautiful sceneries, few came up with different types of boats and many with fishes swimming in blue water. It was a pleasure to watch children moulding the paper in different shapes. This special day was planned keeping in view the motor development of our little ones. All the children participated with full enthusiasm and enjoyed a lot during the origami activity and were awarded with Appreciation Badges by their teachers.

MRIS -Sector 14 Skill Lab launches Water Rocket successfully ished “Kara prasad”. All the kids chanted waheguru waheguru……. The Gurudwara committee praised the children for being disciplined and the teachers for being so loving and caring. They also shared that this group was the youngest to visit the Gurudwara. This visit enlightened the pious and peaceful spirits among the little ones.

three day after school activity was organized by Skill Lab, specially designed to exhibit student’s talent in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by MRIS- sector 14. The students prepared a Water Rocket in The Skill Lab. 40 students from Grade IV to VI explored the science behind rockets and developed engineering skills by making their own models of Water Rocket. These activities are aimed to develop technical temperament among students by working on a new project each week on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

MRIS, Sector 14

Outdoor art studio at MRIS Sector 14

Change is good

hildren see many changes all around them. To begin the new theme ‘CHANGES’ the Nursery teachers of MRIS- Sector 14 planned and demonstrated wonderful activities based on change in food items. Children were taken to the school refectory to see the ’Change of Corns into Popcorns’ They all started tapping their feet with excitement when they saw the change of corns into popcorns with a popping sound. Their happiness leapt all bounds when they were served with yummy popcorns in school. Serving healthy fruits to children is important to provide good nutrition and healthy eating habits. Keeping this in mind a ‘Fruit Salad Day’ was planned for the nursery kids to demonstrate’ Change in Taste’. Children were made aware that fruit can be served whole, sliced, cut into half or cubes and were given the experience of tasting and enjoying ‘Salty, Sour and Sweet fruit salad’. This activity also helped them to learn about their sensory organs.

Staying fit “Fit is not a destination; it is a way of life.” o exercise to be FIT and eat to be HEALTHY Fitness is important to us all and we as adults tend to ignore it’s importance. It is imperative that right fitness habits are inculcated in our younger ones. With this motive in mind, MRIS Sector 14 inaugurated it’s week long fitness celebrations with an energy packed aerobics performance where the Nursery and KG children put their most fit self forward. The children were filled with energy and excitement throughout the day. With the reigning lifestyles of unhealthy food, irregular eating habits and lack of physical activity this initiative was much needed. During the week the children will participate in many fun races, energetic dances like zumba and other forms of fitness exercises. Along with the activities the children are also encouraged to eat healthy and have been told about the nutritive value and the importance of a well balanced meal. A lunch menu has been advised to the parents, according to the dietary needs of green vegetables and fruits of the little ones. Being healthy can be fun, when done regularly as a form of play, so let’s continue having fun and remain healthy.

he little artists came out of their classrooms to paint. The students of primary classes were taken out in the open ground, in their Art block to sit relax and paint. The students enjoyed painting in the pleasant atmosphere amidst the chirping of birds. They felt close to nature enjoying the beauty around. They came up with beautiful display of art work as they could think with open mind.

Inter Class G. K. Quiz at MRIS Sector 14

RIS –Sector 14 organized “Inter Class General Knowledge Quiz” for the students of Grade IV as it believes that a quiz competition provides an impetus to the children to be quick respondents and have a healthy completion thereby leading to their own development. General Knowledge helps to sharpen the minds of children so that they may develop their personality and become more aware and confident. The Quiz was first conducted at class level and then the selected teams from each section competed in the final round. The participants had to go through 3 levels, viz General question round, Visual round and the Rapid fire round. All the students participated with great enthusiasm. The last round was the audience round to involve one and all in the quiz. It was a wonderful experience watching the competitive spirits of the participants as well as the audience. The Head Mistress, Dr. Shalini Bindra encouraged the teams with her presence and announced the results congratulating all the participants for their efforts. Grade IV E students, Manseerat Kaur, Saanvi Chhabra, Tejas Sethi, emerged as the winning team of the quiz. Second position was secured by grade IV A students, Sanya Sethi, Arsh Faiz, and Vaibhav Bansal.

he students of V-H of MRIS Sector 14 put up an excellent show on the theme “Developing positive attitude”. The students presented an aptly woven role play namely ‘Tough times never last but tough people do’, depicting the life sketch of the renowned dancer Sudha Chandran. The talk show on famous personalities, like Walt Disney, Michael Jordan, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, who never gave up, certainly motivated the audiences to be positive in life no matter whatever the situations are. The inspirational song number‘That’s the way it is’ made everybody sing along and sway with the soothing music. The Head Mistress, Dr. Shalini Bindra, congratulated the class and appreciated the efforts put in by the students, she also stressed upon being positive in life. She also motivated the students by saying that every child is talented and they must pursue their dreams. She also applauded and facilitated the winners of various competitions.

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MRIS Sector 14

Adventure camps at MRIS-Sector14

Fun at Apno Ghar

break from the routine course of learning becomes essential to de-stress and reboot our tired spirits. Bearing this in mind, an Adventure Camp had been organised by MRIS Sector 14 at Botanix Nature Resort for the students of Grade 7 and 8. The camp was specially designed for the students to train their minds to compete under stress and difficult conditions. Alongside the fun-filled activities, it aimed to foster the ideals of team spirit and cooperation. Aided by highly experienced mountaineering instructors, the students gained exposure to many challenging tasks testing their physical strength and quick thinking ability. The students were divided into groups of twenty, each guided by an instructor for the day. Post breakfast, the students took turns to try their hands at Pottery-making and Rope Climbing. In a commendable display of their skills and strength, one by one they moved on to low rope activities such as Double cable, Burma bridge, Flying Fox, Monkey crawling, Balance walk, Tyre crossing, Cargo net, Stepping stone and Commando bridge. Recreational activities such as Zorb, Camel-back ride and Bullock cart ride made the green fields echo with rings of laughter. After a short break for lunch, the students engaged themselves in team-building games like Tug of war and Trust Fall.The day concluded with an open dance where the students let their hair down, jiving to the beats of popular Bollywood tracks. The teachers accompanying the students were equally thrilled to witness the young beaming faces, invigorated and excited to participate in the activities set for them. The students gained a better understanding of their latent potentials through this stimulating experience.

Slogan Writing Competition at MRIS Sector 14

n the current onslaught of pollution and global warming, conservation of energy can go a long way in safeguarding the lives of posterity. The students of Grade 7 at MRIS-14 engaged themselves in an Intra-Section Slogan Writing Competition on the theme-‘Save Electricity’ on 18 December, 2016 to create awareness on the necessity to limit power consumption. The students racked their brains to devise a five to seven worded slogan out of their paragraph-sized views. The activity helped our dynamic spirits to express themselves in a pithy, catchy and interesting slogan to convey their message effectively. These slogans were also illustrated with interesting pictures encouraging every individual to go green and turn environment friendly. As the slogans of ‘Do Right, Save Light’ and ‘When it is bright, Switch Off the Light’ rent the air, the stimulating experience also helped our learners to realize that today’s wastage equates tomorrow’s shortage, thereby jeopardizing lives of millions. The unbridled enthusiasm of the students came to the fore as each of them presented their slogans before the class and shared their views on the ways to save electricity. Selecting three best entries, the teachers appreciated the participants for their brilliant efforts and urged one and all to step up and act for change.

JOY OF SHARING

o inculcate the habit of sharing from an early age, the school organized a special day as “Joy of sharing” wherein, some of the under privileged children got the opportunity to attend our school and were involved in various activities like singing, dancing, painting, reading etc. At the beginning the kids were shy and hesitant but as they saw Santa Clause they got delighted and were comfortable. They were given candies and chocolates by the Santa. The kids

also enjoyed the special assembly presented by the KG students. They also shared the stage with them. Ms. Mamta Wadhwa , the Principal and Ms. Monika Kathuria , the Headmistress also interacted with them and made them feel at ease. They also visited the classes and within no span of time made friends, sharing talks with the students.The little once of Early years gave them lessons of life skill as well. They also gifted them from their stationary thus learning to value what they have and to share. It was a delight to watch all the kids playing happily together unaware of all the social evils.

chool picnics play an important role in a student’s life as students get a chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience new environment and enjoy a day away from the classroom. Nursery students of MRIS-Sector14 visited Apno Ghar, a fun park situated at Gurgaon.The weather was pleasant and the sun was shining bright. Children were excited to see different types of rides and riding with friend as always exciting. They greatly enjoyed rides like caterpillar, baby train, merry go round, flying bob, round about etc. Their happiness reflected on their faces. Sitting together and having lunch

added to their fun. Visit to Aapno Ghar was indeed a perfect combination of adventure and learning.

Kindergarteners Edu Trip

he students of Kindergarten of MRIS Sector14 visited Rail museum, Doll museum, Children Park and had a lot of fun outdoors. As Doll museum is a veritable dreamland for the children where 6000 dolls from 85 countries are on display. Children were excited seeing a large variety of dolls. Then they visited Children’s park to have lunch . After lunch at Children’s Park they visited Rail Museum, where, each student had the opportunity to take ride in a train. They ended their trip by singing songs. It was an afternoon of fun activities!

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Genius at MRIS 14

he only way to learn Maths is to do Maths Sometimes the questions are difficult and the answers are easy has rightly been proved by Samarth Setia of Grade III of MRIS Sector 14. He proved his mathematical abilities by winning 2ndposition in 20th UCMAS Abacus & Mental Arithmetic International Competition. UCMAS, the International level Competition took place for the first time outside Malaysia and in our own country, India. There were as many as 10,000 students from 57 countries worldwide. Winning at this level is surely remarkable and the school feel proud of him.

MRIS, Sector 51, Gurgaon

Workshop on Conflict Resolution Impact of Media Peace is not absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. -Ronald Reagan s we all know workplace conflicts are very common; because of this, conflict resolution is a necessary component of the workplace, and all employees must be skilled in conflict resolution techniques. When conflicts go unaddressed, they can have a negative impact on productivity and teamwork. Keeping this in mind, MRIS 51, Gurgaon invited Dr. Roma Kumar an eminent personality and a well known name in the field of Psychology to address the school staff. She’s a senior consultant at the Institute of Child Health at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi since 1991 and with Max Hospital Gurgaon since April 2012. Dr. Roma is a well known face in textbooks of Pediatrics and Psychology, newspapers, magazines as well as on Radio and TV Channels like AAJ TAK, CNBC, I BN 7, DD Bharti, NDTV, STAR PLUS, SAB TV, INDIA TV and DD Metro.

Workshop for parents of nursery students

RIS-51, Gurgaon organized a workshop on “Literacy – the Phonic Approach” for the parents of Nursery students on November 17, 2015. Members of Academic Excellence Team, Ms. Elaine Carter and Ms Monica Mukherjee, conducted the workshop. They gave an outline of different stages in phonic development. They also shared examples of activities and resources which can be used to teach phonics. It helped in developing parents’ confidence in helping their children with phonics and reading. Some useful phonic terms were explained. It was a great platform which was utilized immensely by the parents to clarify their doubts and helped them in bridging the gap between their understanding of the process and the actual process. Focus was laid on the importance of speaking, listening and reading.

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o give us an insight on the role of Media, Dr Roma Kumar who is recommended by the CBSE board for conducting workshops for children, addressed children on the effects of media in their lives, its pros and cons, the role of media as an educational tool and how media can have an impact on their learning and behavior. Along with media, she also made children aware about Cyber safety and how they can take care of their own security by using cyber rights and responsibilities. The workshop turned out to be very helpful for children which further enhanced their knowledge and helped them in learning more about cyber safety.

Understanding mother-daughter relationship

he mother-daughter relationship is important in a multitude of ways. “Understanding Mother – Daughter Relationship” workshop was conducted on December 10, 2015 for girl students from Grade IV-VI and their mothers. It was designed to give mothers and their daughters’ information about challenges of youth: Today and Tomorrow. For this we had with us an expert on adolescent healthcare, Dr. Meenakshi Sauhta (HOD Obsetrics and Gynecology, Max Hospital, Gurgaon). The primary goal of the session was to get both mothers and daughters comfortable talking on topics such as act of hormones, balance and imbalance of hormones, body growth-how normal it is, early adolescent growth, reaching puberty and how to handle it. She also sensitized the students on Good Touch-Bad Touch and asked the mothers to understand their daughters’ early signals of adolescence. She also emphasized on healthy food habits and regular physical activity as the foundation of a healthy body. The expert prepared all the girls to learn to say “NO” and follow their mind. The talk was wrapped up with a question-answer session. It was a very fruitful session which brought awareness, openness and alertness amongst mothers and daughters.

District Gymnastics Championship

ll the dedication and training paid off when Gymnasts from MRIS 46, Gurgaon, made a history with their amazing moves in the District Gymnastics Championship 2015-16, held at Gems Modern Academy, South City II on 2nd and 3rd February’ 16. The winners of ‘Artistic Gymnastics’, who secured first position, was the Team Championship, U/12 yr, Girls. Those who made record were Aahena Sharma, held 2nd position in Balancing Beam, Ritika Jain, earned 2nd position in Floor Exercise, 2nd position in All round best Gymnast and 3rd position in Table Vault. Other participants in this category were Saranjit Kaur, Komal Apte, Arshia Passi and Mehika Agarwal.

The next category of Team Championship, U/10 yr, Girls, secured 2nd position. Poorvanshi held 3rd position in Balancing Beam . The remaining participants were Chehek Sehgal, Aarya Chandak, Aarushi Goenka, Anandita Deshwal and Suhani Tyagi.

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