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INSIDE Page 4-5 Inauguration of Dr O.P.Bhalla Innovation and Incubation Centre

Page 8 Nostalgia @MRIS Noida

Page 11 Student from MRIS Sector 46 Gurgaon meets the President of India

Page 14 One World at MRIS 51 Gurgaon

Page 18 Aryaman: Budding Einstein from MRIS CW, Faridabad

(Left to right) Ms Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI, Ms Deepika Bhalla, Executive Director, MRIS, Dr Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor-MRIU and Chairman-MREI, Ms Nisha Bhalla, Executive Director, MRIS, Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI and other dignitaries at the Purnahuti celcerebrations on January 1, 2014

Welcome 2014

The legacy of the Founder Visionary, MREI, Dr.O.P.Bhalla continues into 2014. Keeping with the tradition of beginning every new year on an auspicious note, this year too the year was welcomed together on a pious note by the entire Manav Rachna Family with the Purnahuti celebrations on January 1, 2014 at the University Campus

Page 37 Vardaan: The Wizkid from MRIS Sector 14, Faridabad

Page 40 Teaching Computers to Senior Citizens at MRIS 21C, Faridabad through CLP Programme

Principals of MRIS performing puja on the first day of the New Year

Welcome 2014 @

@ Dr N.C.Wadhwa addressing the gathering on January 1, 2014 Dr Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor MRIU, addressing the gathering

Sidharth Mohan with his musicians mesmerized the audience with his soulful music

nder the able and knowledgeable guidance of the Chief Patron, MREI, Ms Satya Bhalla, the Manav Rachna Family gathered together on the first day of 2014 to usher in the New Year with hope for a bright and eventful year ahead.The Maha Mrityunjaya Yagna which began on December 26, 2013 was keeping in tradition with the vision of the Founder Visionary, Dr .O. P. Bhalla who believed in beginning every year on a religious note. He believed it was imperative to seek the blessings of the Almighty. The Manav Rachna Family under the direction and leadership of Chancellor Dr. Prashant Bhalla and Vice President Dr. Amit Bhalla will continue the legacy of seeking the blessings of elders and keeping to the values which have imbibed over the last 16 years. Prayers and hawan performed by different departmental heads of the University and school Principals added a fitting and virtuous beginning to a daylong celebration.This was followed by a bhajan recital by the melodious Sidharth Mohan which added to the ambience of peace and prayer. The soulful music by the multi-faceted singer had the audience gripped in a mood of sublime inspiration.Whether it was the bhajan – O palan hare, or Om Sai, or Wahe guru ji, the

listeners were transformed into a world of tranquility. Popular bhajans like Mera man teri sharan, sub kahetein hai bhawan aate nahi made the audience clap to the tune of the music. Every bhajan was appreciated by one and all present. Dr N. C. Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor Manav Rachna International University, while addressing the gathering began by condoling the absence of Dr. O. P. Bhalla which was difficult and almost impossible to accept. He reiterated that we all had to bow to the wishes of God Almighty. He acknowledged the ability and dynamism which the Founder Visionary had left on the able shoulders of his sons. He was convinced that the young leaders would carry the legacy forward with confidence and optimism. Dr. Wadhwa took the opportunity to mention how Faridabad had emerged as an educational hub in the past few years, thanks to the guidance and to the various efforts which were multi dimensional, and undertaken by Dr. O. P. Bhalla. He also mentioned that Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI) which was an important educational body at the national level and has an important role to play. Dr Prashant Bhalla, who is an important member of the EPSI is taking positive and active steps in making the northern chapter

an active one, said Dr Wadhwa. The Chancellor, Dr. Prashant Bhalla began by accepting the absence of their Father, mentor and guide who had judiciously taught his two sons to take Manav Rachna Insitutions to a height which was unparallel. Dr. Prashant Bhalla thanked all the close associates, the heads of different institutions of Manav Rachna and the entire Manav Rachna Family for standing by them in this difficult time . He said both he and Dr. Amit Bhalla humbly accept and appreciate the support they have received in these last few crucial months. For them, he said, keeping to the vision of the Founder Visionary was upmost in their minds and action. Whether it is his dream of creating 100 schools or providing quality education, Dr Prashant Bhalla promised that they would not leave any stone unturned to fulfill the vision of the Founder Visionary. As is the tradition, the occasion also honoured those personalities who had severed the Manav Rachna Institutions with sincerity and dedication for the past 10 years. A certificate and a token of appreciation was given to the following: º Ms. Anupriya Jain, Associate Professor, Faculty of Computer Applications º Ms. Rashmi Agarwal, Associate Professor, Faculty of Computer Applications º Ms. Promila Sahdev, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Technology º Ms. Rachna Behl, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Technology º Ms.Abhiruchi Passi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Technology º Dr. Sarita Sachdeva, Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Technology º Ms. Veena Soni, Executive Accounts, Manav Rachna International University º Mr. Manoj Kumar, Daftri, Manav Rachna Dental College º Ms. Sushma S., Nurse, MRIU Expressing her sentiments Dr. Sarita Sachdeva said, “It was a dream which I had dreamt for many years: to complete 10 years of sincere service to the Institution and to be appreciated by Dr.O.P.Bhalla. I had never thought that we would have to miss his physical presence,” said an emotional Sarita. “I will continue to give my sincere services and do everything I can to follow the vision of Chancellor Sir and go by the values which he instilled in us.” Ms Sushma felt truly happy and said, “To be appreciated for continued services in front of such an august gathering was something to feel really happy and proud. I shall continue my services with earnestness and devotion. ” The bhandara was the culmination of the New Year Celebrations where the Manav Rachna Family enjoyed a collective lunch under one roof. Happy 2014 to one and all!

Innovation

IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE Dr O.P.Bhalla Innovation and Incubation Centre has been set up at the University Campus to cater to the needs of students and faculty members who are inclined towards research and innovation. They will be assisted to put their novel thoughts into action and create new wonders

he ‘sky is the limit’, says Prof. B. S. Gill who is the Director of the Innovation and Incubation Centre and has put in hours of toil and hard work to put this centre into action. He believes that,” Students have only to conceive ideas and develop these into products using facilities at the centre. These facilities will be available to groups taking part in outside competition and we are sure we will be able to encourage aspiring students.” Karan Narula the Research Assistant says, “This was the brain child of Dr Amit Bhalla who wanted to go all out to facilitate students to put their creative innovative talent to use. He gave us all support, encouraged every move and motivated us to take positive steps towards establishing this centre,” he says. It was therefore fit that the centre was dedicated to the Founder Visionary, Dr.O.P.Bhalla whose dream was to encourage research and encourage students to put out their pioneering ideas to the forefront. The centre was formally inaugurated on January 1, 2014 by Ms Satya Bhalla, chief patron MREI. The Centre will be furnished with all types of design, fabrication, manufacturing aids. Students have only to conceive ideas and develop these into products using facilities availbile at the centre says Prof Gill.These facilities will be available to groups taking part in outside competition and also to final year and other students and faculty members interested in making their projects. The centre will be open to members. The areas proposed are mechanical, automobile, electrical, electronics, computer science, biotechnology, non-conventional energy etc (ideas in any field are welcome). Various activities of MRIIC can be classified in following areas: 1. Projects: The students and faculty members from any of the MREI institutes are welcome to take advantage of the facilities available

Ms Satya Bhalla inaugurating the Dr. O. P. Bhalla Innovation and Incubation centre

in MRIIC. Projects falling in the following categories will be given precedence: (i) Participation in competitions (ii) Research projects (iii) Development projects (iv) Industry sponsored projects All assistance will be provided to the teams in terms of design reviews, expert comments, provision of raw materials, manufacturing facilities, testing arrangements and any other spe- Prof Gill explaining the projects to Dr N.C.Wadhwa and Ms Satya Bhalla cial requirement. 2. Training: Suitable training programmes will gal assistance will be arranged wherever needed. The activities of MRIIC will be streamlined be arranged in order to enhance employability chances of MREI students. These programmes through several committees. There will be a core can be of short, medium or long duration. These group which will take care of execution of reprogrammes will cater to various streams like search and development projects. There will be a project approval committee mechanical, electronic, computer, solar energy etc. As an example, for mechanical stream stu- as well as a budget approving committee. The dents the training programmes can be CADe- progress of the projects will be monitored by a sign/CAE, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, progress monitoring committee which will also Welding fundamentals & practice, solar energy, give directions/advice for further work. It is proposed to start a newsletter catering mechantronics, Energy storage techniques, Pipto information on projects in hand, participation ing fundamentals, Power plant engineering etc. 3. Publishing and IPR: Full assistance will be in competitions, important and interesting inforprovided for publishing of research results as also mation about events etc. The MRIIC is unique in many ways. Firstly, for protection of intellectual property rights. Le-

Incubation

Flying the plane created by the aeronautics department

Competition-based vehicles created by students. (A) Shell Eco Marathon which will take part in the competition at Philippines in February 2014 (B) Participated in Supra SAE which participated in 2011 and 2012 C) Baja SAE which participated in 2012

the attempt is to provide full assistance to the students to explore their ideas howsoever revolutionary, the idea is to let the student learn even from failures, not to speak of exuberance experienced if the idea succeeds. Secondly, experts of various disciplines are proposed to be associated with the centre so that the students do not have to seek guidance from outside. Then, the facilities include complete support structure including night working possibilities, comfortable working atmosphere, infrastructure for refreshments and entertainment (live or recorded music playback and tv are provided), etc. Even the arrangements for well earned rest are provided. Last but definitely not the least, the centre works 24X7 so that the students/researchers are not handicapped due to intervening holidays or other unforeseeable disturbances. The centre is managed by A Director ably supported by Research Assistants. It is worth mentioning that the Director of MRIIC is fully empowered to conduct the affairs of the centre on day to day basis thus cutting the red tape to the minimum since all critical decisions can be taken and implemented forthwith. Some of the projects carried out by the engineers in the MRIIC are described below: ELECTRONIC PILLS BOX: The Pills Box is a portable medication reminding device. It provides an audio and visual alert on the scheduled time which helps patients in taking correct medicine, at correct timeand in correct dosage. Designed to help patients take right dose at the

right time. USB & Bluetooth Compatible. Scheduling can be done using Smartphone Application or PC. Initiates audio visual reminders to remind the patients about different medicine timings. Also reminds the patient about their next appointment with the Doctor. SMART DUST BIN: A smarter way to keep the earth clean..!! Produces social messages when trash is thrown inside. Encourages people to put all the garbage in the dustbin rather than on floor. Increases the waste collection. Fun can change the behavior for better. SMART SKULL: Simple, immediate and effective safety protocol for bridging the gap between victims & hospitals. A Smart Helmet that sends accident notification to the nearest hospital and the patient’s relatives. Ü Smart Skull Application: Ü User interface Ü Bluetooth Connectivity Ü Cloud Connectivity Ü GPS interaction Ü Sensor Device Communication Ü Past history availability Ü User authentication SWASTHYA SANJIVANI: ‘SWASTHYA SANJIVANI’ is an affordable, approachable, quick and automatized on-the-spot

blood and urine testing system with immediate confirmatory results covering disease such as anemia, diabetes, jaundice and renal damage in supervision of doctors. It has following main features: Ü Mobile & Quality health care Ü Convenience Ü Cost reduced by 50% Ü Awareness Ü Accuracy Ü Employability Ü Time saving Ü Reach ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - 1 The vehicle has a powerful engine of 305cc. Has a ground clearance of 8 inches for better off road experience. Works on a rear engine drive system. Winner of “BEST INNOVATION AWARD” in BAJA SAE India . ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - 2 Three wheel self-balancing all-terrain vehicle. Best in class off road abilities. High performance shock absorption system for a smoother ride. High precision radial wheel in the rear for a better grip in all terrains. EFFICYCLE Load bearing capacity of 700 kilograms. Vehicle involves ergonomic design. It has an aerodynamic design in order to run at speed of 30 kilometers per hour. A HYBRID vehicle having a motor of 1 horse power that runs on 48 volts and 35 Ah. Claimed most comfortable vehicle by SUBROS panel in Chandigarh. The above is only a small peek into the activities of MRIIC. There are several other projects that have been carried out and many more highly innovative and interesting projects are in the pipeline.

MRIS Charmwood A DAY TO SAY THANK YOU!

EVERY CHILD IS A GIFT OF GOD!!!

he children of MRIS, Charmwood celebrated International Day Of Awareness on Decemeber 4, 2013 in a unique way. Eight students from SPECTRUM shared their joy of existence through a stage presentation. Spectrum is a unit of child development and educational society. Six educators joined hands with the students and sensitized young scholars of MRIS, Charmwood by aligning them towards the inclusive classroom set up. The programme started by an introduction

of Spectrum by Dr. Kanchan Jamir followed by an awareness song by Ms. Aditi. A short message on inclusion was given by Ms. Hema Gauri. The winning smiles and laughter of these special children was a blessing in disguise for all present. A special memento was presented by spectrum team to Director, principal mam Ms. Sanyogita Sharma. She applauded the efforts of the performers of the day and blessed each one of them with a token of love . New Year’s resolutions

he children of Nursery Literacy at MRIS—Charmwood, presented an assembly on Thanksgiving in school on November 29, 2013. They started the day with prayers and then gave an introduction on the Thanksgiving tradition. The little stars presented amazing facts on turkey, special meals prepared on Thanksgiving Day and then thanked God, nature, farmers and their parents for their blessings. The children also sang a special Thanksgiving song.

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS New Years is a time when people around the world make promises. However, many of the promises made are not fulfilled. I plan to keep my New Year’s resolutions through the year. I plan to work hard and improve my grade. I am working hard to achieve my goal. I have chalked out plans, made time table for self study and have promised myself to devote more time to practice formulae, diagram and read the lessons regularly. I have also promised myself to help my mother in her daily household chores. I would be setting up the table for dinner and help my Mom to clear the table after the supper.

Mehak Kalirona-VI Explorers

A New Year’s resolution is a promise that you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year My resolution for 2013 to eat healthier. I will eat fruits and vegetables every day while limiting my junk intakes. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I will also drink more water and milk while drinking less soda and juice will be health conscious as a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. I will limit the time I spend watching television and playing computer games to one hour per day. I did not fare well in the Unit Tests as I spent a lot of time on TV and computer. Now I have learnt a lesson and have promised to work harder in studies and improve my grades in the next Formative Assessments. Vanshit Chaprana- VI Achievers

The turning of the calendar is an important time for children to focus on forming good new habits. Of late, I go through a lot of emotional pangs. I get disturbed easily and am not able to focus on studies. Though I am doing extremely well in Chess and have played at the Nationals, yet I feel I can do much better in my academics. I have hence made a resolution for my self. When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend. I hope this will ensure that I keep myself motivated at all times and ward off any negativity around myself. Hassi Chhikara-VIII Sushruta

MRIS Charmwood ANTI CRACKER CAMPAIGN

EMPOWERING

TEACHERS THROUGH CAER

ommunity outreach programmes has always been a special agenda for Manav Rachna. Keeping this in mind the Students and faculty of Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood, Faridabad took out a massive rally on 24-10-20`13 at 9:00am from the school premises .students from grade 3 to 9 assembled in the school courtyard carrying their thought provoking posters to celebrate GREEN DIWALI. Some of the beautiful messages were like THIS DIWALI LETS FILL OUR MINDS AND HOMES WITH LIGHTS AND FLOWERS, BE KIND TO ANIMALS SO SAY NO TO CRACKERS,EK DO TEEN CHAAR BAND KARO PATAKHON KA VYAPAAR .The playground of education MRISCW echoed with the loud voice of these messages. Students took a pledge before the rally under the able guidance of director principal Mrs. Sanyogita Sharma. The march was flagged off by presidents of EROS Aptts Mr R.R Sinha, Mr. Sama ,Mr. Bedi ,Mr Walia ,Mr Ratna Mehta & Brig.V.K. Anand, Registrar, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions. The neighbourhood police station surajkund fully supported the campaign. Sub Inspector Mr. Mahipal Singh, SHO Mr. Narender Singh and Mr. Narendra Pal provided security & strength to the children.They showed their concern by participating in the walk all along the Eros Garden with the young campaigners. The march was led by junior students of grade two

Principal motivating students for the Anit-cracker rally

dressed up as Ram, Lakshman , Seeta and other Ramayana characters. Students and faculty member’s alongwith the Principal marched the by lanes of Eros garden Charmwood.The enthusiasm and excitement among students was writ at large as they kept walking and shouting green Diwali awareness slogans. “say no to crackers and yes to life” was the slogan for the day. Residents and onlookers of Charmwood supported the campaign by joining to walk alongwith the school students.This awareness drive by MRIS Charmwood is a tribute to our mentor and chairman Late Sri. O.P. Ballaji who believed in nurturing young minds and appreciating life at large. The students of Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) have also been propagating a pollution free Diwali.The students joined the young crusaders Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood and walked with them to support the cause. After reaching the school they presented a nukkad nataks for the school students putting across their view of GREEN DIWALI.

GURUPURAB BY STUDENTS OF KG GURU KA DARSHAN DEKH DEKH JEEVAN GURU KE CHARAN DHOYE DHOYE PEEVAN On the eve of Gurupurab students of KG Science Workshop transcending all religious barriers, organized a class assembly where children spoke about life and philosophy of Guru Nanak dev ji and later they presented devotional and melodious song Tu hi ram hai and presented a wonderful Bhangra which really charged the atmosphere. Students were dressed in traditional

Gurupurab celebrations

attires, gave speech on Panj pyare. Students were taught about Guru Granth Sahib as secular holy book and preached all to rise above petty differences and weakness. At the conclusion of the assembly Kada Prashad was distributed to children. Children also recited poem on Guru Nanak dev ji . Poem recitation Competition was conducted in all sections of KG with full enthusiasm.

Workshop on Empowering teachers

With the growing focus on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, it is of immense importance that the teachers understand the practices of assessment methodology

training programme was organized by the Center for Assessment Evaluation & Research (CAER) at MRIS, Charmwood on 29th and 30th November, 2013. Around 35 teachers from different schools participated in the workshop. The CAER, a public-private partnership between CBSE and the Pearson Charitable which functions through an Executive Council chaired by the Chairman of CBSE, Mr.Vineet Joshi. The main emphasis of the workshop was to empower the teachers with the best practices in school-based assessment, teaching techniques and high-stakes examinations. Through the workshop, the teachers were introduced to innovative methods in designing Multiple Choice Items which would encourage creativity and sensitivity in the child. The teaching- learning pedagogies were reinforced and the new version of Bloom’s Taxonomy was discussed. The other main highlights of the Training Programme included: • Key components of Modern Assessment theory • Creating classroom based on learning objectives and cognitive levels • Understanding the concept of item difficulty • Interpretation of assessment data meaningfully • Practice activities to reinforce and apply the learning The programme concluded with the sharing of the individual experiences by the teachers and distribution of the certificates by the Director-Principal of the school Ms. Sanyogita Sharma.

MRIS Noida

NOSTALGIA @ MRIS NOIDA Parents recount, relate and reminisce their wonderful experiences which they have experienced through their children at MRIS Noida

t gives me immense pleasure to share my feelings about MRIS Noida for the ‘Reporter’ magazine. I feel fortunate and proud to be a part of the school where my daughter Aahana Durge is studying and getting nurtured and groomed to attain the best level form of education in all aspects. She has not only gained more confidence but her overall personality has improved a lot. I can see the change in her knowledge and learning levels by participating in various events, competitions and assemblies held on a regular basis. The credit goes to all the teachers and Principal Ma’am who are contributing wholeheartedly towards the development of all students, by not only teaching them but also comforting, encouraging and grooming them. I hope my child goes a long way in the path of success with hands in hand with MRIS Noida. Parent of Aahana Durge, Grade 4

he children spend a large portion of their day at school so it’s really essential that apart from academics other life skills such as teamwork, good manners, sharing and responsibility are also imbibed in them to make good future citizens. I got my kids admitted to MRIS, Noida and would like to share my views about the school. At Manav Rachna the curriculum throughout different grades is based on activity based learning which encourages the kids to keep trying and also make them solution seekers and analytical thinkers. From early years, the children are exposed to different nationalities, cultures and traditions, helping them to shape their viewpoint of the world around them. In school my children learnt about healthy relationships, compassion, respect, empathy and sensitivity towards the needy through class room interactions and visits to different places. The school exposes the children to multitude of opportunities which give them a taste of what could await them in future. Parent of Arshiya, Grade 2

t takes me down the memory lane as I write this article about my experience with “Manav Rachana International School” Noida ..to the days we were looking out for a new school for our kids. We shortlisted Manav Rachana International School, Noida due to its close proximity and of course that it has a brand of its own. To be very honest I was a frantic mother (like any other mom would be) and had lots of apprehensions as a new school would have its own teething issues. But as days passed by I started to realize that all my worries could be put to rest. The teachers here are extremely warm and compassionate and above all “accessible” at any time of the day. They demonstrate a sincere commitment towards teaching. Students and teachers share a great rapport and it is these perfect blends of qualities that can have a lasting impact on kids. They implement a variety of techniques that enhance the quality of teaching and thereby encouraging the kids to think out of the box. I can see my kids reaping the benefits of Paragon learning. They learn so much about the different cultures across continents and the best part is that they are able to assimilate and retain so much information at such a tender age. This just proves how effective the Paragon tool is. My kids have blossomed into confident individuals and all credit goes out to their teachers. Manav Rachana International School , Noida is an epitome of “new generation education” and lives up to being the playground of education.

The class room is decorated with children’s original art works, their own writing. Children have access to various activities such as block building, picture books, paints &other art materials and table toys, legos, puzzles. The teachers at MRIS serve with passion. They are able to understand parent’s needs and concerns to deliver what is expected. I am happy and proud that MRIS is my son’s education world!! Parent of Dhananjay, KG Class

anav Rachna International school Noida is one of the best upcoming school in NCR. The school has one of the best infrastructure for the grooming of the child. All the classrooms are having natural sunlight and are quite wide and spacious and are equipped with all modern teaching infrastructure. MRIS emphasizes on overall growth of child through its various innovative techniques. It gives equal opportunity to all children to express their creativity and helps in their multi dimensional growth and build their skills. MRIS has the best faculty and quality education. The entire curriculum is done through fun way of learning which helps the child in grasping the things faster, the best example is PARAGON. We are quite satisfied with the teaching staff and the management of the school who are always there to help our child in the best possible manner. Parent of Shashwat Khanna , Grade 3

Proud Mom of Arundhati (Grade II) and Revati (GradeNursery) MRIS MY SON’S EDUCATION WORLD Kindergarten is a time for children to expand their love for learning, their ability to get along with others. I believe at this stage, children possess an innate curiosity. The really great school is one where the students can look forward to going back to the next day.I am happy that my boy is happy at MRIS and the quality of class is very good.

MY KID’S TEACHER AT MANAV RACHNA INTERNATION SCHOOL “Great teacher do not teach, they care about students…”, this is what that comes to my mind first when I think about Kanu Ma’am — my kid’s class teacher. Amongst all the memories and learning lessons, days that we spent at school are the most impacting ones and hence it becomes very important to have a good school and above all — a good teacher.

MRIS Noida The word ‘teacher’ implies the flow of knowledge and skills from one person to another. A good teacher will keep the students wanting to come to school just to see what interesting things they will explore and discover each day. Good teachers know the content and know how to explain it. Good teachers expect and demand high levels of performance of students. Good teachers are great performers and storytellers that rivet their students’ attention. All of this is good but great teachers engineer learning experiences that maneuver the students into the driver’s seat and then the teachers get out of the way. Students learn best by personally experiencing learning that is physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. My child has become more confident, more interactive and more competitive after she joined MRIS. I found all qualities of a great teacher in Kanu Ma’am and I can proudly say that I made one of the good decisions in my life by selecting MRIS as the brand gave me an assurance of seat back, relax and enjoy your child growing up. Thank you Kanu Ma’am and thank you MRIS. Gopali & Rahul Agarwal Parents of Tanaya Agarwal (Class II Alps, MRIS Noida). 300 Days Mission to Mars September 24, 2014 is the most awaited date for Indians, as our first spacecraft is bound for the red planet (mars) has left Earth’s atmosphere and set for 300 days mission to Mars. We Indian’s feel proud that with this launch our country has joined an elite group of countries to have launched a mission to red planet (Mars) The spacecraft is called Mars Orbital Mission (MOM) or Mangalyan after ‘Mangal’ the Hindi term for Mars and will cruise 680 million km, it has to complete six orbits around Earth and is equipped with instruments to study the surface, landscape and atmosphere of the mars. The MOM is lifted up from the first launch pad at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on November 5, 2013. If successful ISRO would become 4th Space Agency to reach Mars Parent of Tejas Chaudhary, Grade 3

OFF TO SCHOOL I wake up, get ready and hop to school every day, my Mom leaves me at the reception saying have a good day ! Ms. Disha walks me to the class with a smile on her face, From the class door I thank her for leaving at the place. Ms. Geeta and my friends welcome me to the class, saying come on Vaanya let us have a blast. We learn, we play, get a break and eat lunch, We gather all together and go outside as a bunch. I make pretty lanterns and snow flakes while sitting down, We all enjoy learning about civilizations, renaissance et al in paragon. Learning letters, words, maths and activities are all so much fun, Until it is time when Mom comes to get me back in the sun. Written by Vaanya’s parents with the help of Vaanya. “The Sun was high, the stars were high, I was sitting on the chair and looking at the sky. First take a pretty rose and go outside, if you want to play on the swing, say bye bye..” Narrated solely by Vaanya. SCHOOL AS HER SECOND HOME We never realized why people used to say that school is the second home for a kid. When I was young in school, I thought that it was because we spent good enough time in school. But with Shubhangi’s school time, we came to realize that it is not just because of the amount of time she spends in school, but it is more because of quality of that time and the environment she gets at MRIS Noida. A child can best grow in the environment which impresses her, which makes her feel home and which provides her the confidence that she is with the people who will care for her. Now, when we look at school as the second home for Shubhangi, MRIS Noida fits in well. Let those be physical activities, be mental exercises or attitude development activities, the school has put all efforts to make sure that kids are going through an overall grooming. The school environment is very influencing to her and she picks up most of the behavior from school. School staff, not limited to the class staff, makes sure that each child feels special and motivated. We are happy to know that kids, as young as two years, are participating in all activities which the parents feel proud of. Sometimes, many developments in Shubhangi’s

behavior/learning come in as surprise to us as well. It has been a great time for Shubhangi, and for us. We now know why MRIS Noida is second home to her. Waking up in the mornings she is excited that she has to go to school which is a second home to her and is full of fun and surprises! Priyanka and Deepak Heda Parents of Shubhangi Heda Bloomz, MRIS Noida

KG ASSEMBLY — PARAGON UNIT 6

Paragon Assembly unit VI at MRIS 21C

It was Paragon Assembly Time again at MRIS 21C Faridabad on 20-12-13. The day started with the smiling faces of the children, looking fresh and confident for their ‘Unit 6 Paragon Assembly’. Unit 6 addressed the Essential Question ‘Why do people create art?’. BALI, a tropical island, was the focus of Unit 6 and has been an adventurous ride. The children were dressed in ‘Sarongs’ and wore lovely ‘Headdresses’, which they created in their respective centers, during their Paragon activity sessions. We are all proud of them, as their memory map besides INDIA, comprises of many countries, their histories, the people, the art and culture. Students learnt about four types of art - Dance, Music, Theater and Visual Art as part of Unit 6 and they are now aware about how people use art to express ideas, emotions and create beauty. They can also compare how we live and create art to how people in BALI do. They were really excited to share what they had learnt through the past month and also sang a medley of rhymes on the ongoing GES Theme ‘Flowers and Plants’. The assembly ended by wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by way of a song.

MRIS-46 Gurgaon RAISE YOUR VOICE, PRAISE WILL FOLLOW

maad Muzaffer, the young crusader makes MRIS 46 proud by raising his voice against medical negligence in Chattisgarh. His voice was not only heard, but discussed and debated upon by concerned authorities. He received a letter of appreciation. We hope that it motivates others to raise their voices and make see the difference that it makes.

GYMNASTICS ACHIEVEMENTS AT MRIS-46 The Girls Gymnastics Team (Dhrishti Yadav, Ritika Jain, Nitya Mishra and Aahena Sharma) brought laurels to MRIS 46 with their achievement at the 1st NCR INTER SCHOOL Gymnastics. Dhrishti Yadav was adjudged the best gymnast in the NCR and the gymnastics team received the Best Team Trophy. The team also bagged the III position in Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship.

TORAN MAKING

The spirit of the festival of lights was ushered in the campus of MRIS, SECTOR 46, GURGAON, by lighting the candles and having a colorful display of TORANS made by the students

GURU NANAK JAYANTI CELEBRATED

THE WINNERS WERE • Senior Group- Blue Panthers I st • Red Jaguars II nd • Green Leopards III rd • Junior Group- Yellow Tigers I st • Blue Panthers II nd • Red Jaguars III rd

PETS CAME TO SCHOOL

Guru Purab Assembly

special assembly on Guru Nanak Jayanti was held by Grade IV Arctic and Grade V Tagore. It started with sikh prayer followed by Japji Sahib Path, shabad and sakhis by the students. The students dressed as Panj Piyaras adorning the orange turban were the major attraction. The assembly echoed with the chants of “Bole So Nihal… Sat Sri Akal”. The children showcased the Gurpurab celebrations with Nagar Kirtan and Langar as the major highlights. The entire atmosphere transformed into a spiritual one.

in the way of an Inter House Competition. The enthusiasm was written large on their faces and the creativity and the neatness with which the work was done is worth complementing. The charged up students with their innovative ideas put one and all in complete awe. Their final outcome made them showcase their talent in a very sporting way.

A “Pet Show” was organised in Early Years, MRIS-46, in correspondence with the ongoing theme, ‘Animals’. The children got an opportunity to see the pets of few of their school mates. The enthusiastic parents brought their pets and showcased their loving pet in front of the children. They also shared with us, the name and the breed of their pet. They lovingly told us about what they like to eat and some of them performed a few tricks also. It was indeed a different experience for all of us!!!!

MRIS-46 Gurgaon KATHAK PERFORMANCE AT MRIS-46

The musicians who lent their expertise at the dance performance

Inaugurating the dance recital

To promote the heritage of India, MRIS 46 organised a scintillating dance performance on 22nd November 2013 by renowned kathak dancer Monisa Nayak under the aegis of Spic Macay Virasat series 2013. Monisa Nayak an accomplished kathak performer of the Jaipur Gharana ignited the stage with her beautiful balance of nritya, abhinay and lyrical beauty.The audience included the school Principal Ms Dhriti Malhotra, Executive Director Mr. Sunny Bansal and students of the school.The dance performance was highly appreciated and enjoyed by all students as before every segment the dancers explained the meaning of different mudras and expressions. “The programme gave knowledge about the classical dance of India and was also an inspiration for many students who want to become a kathak dancer”.The dancer was helped by Shri Yogesh Gangani with the tabla, Shri Samiullah on the vocal and harmonium , Ms Annu Gupta on the Padhant.

SCIENCE WEEK The Science Week held at MRIS 46 from 21.10.13 to 25.10.13 celebrated the human spirit of enquiry. The week was full of activities which made the students wonder at science, observe its presence in everyday life, questions its utility, debate upon its effects and contemplate on how much of its use is ‘too much’. Various activities included in the week long celebration were- lab visits, shadow & reflection activity, secret writing decoding, pressure in the air, edutrip, debate, making of simple machines, making of working models, chromatography, dadi nani ke nuskhe (Parent Involvement Activity ) and many more. At the end of the week, the students realized that science is a part of everyday life, is present everywhere and while it has made life comfortable, this comfort has come at a cost. Students of Grades V,VI will be preparing and launching hot air balloons on 26.10.13 as a closure activity for the Science Week.

MRIS-46 STUDENT MEETS PRESIDENT OF INDIA Supraja Venkat of Grade XI from MRIS-46 met The Hon’ble President of India Sh. Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 14 November, 2013. Supraja is a student volunteer for an NGO. She was one of the eight students who met the Hon’ble President. The President wished them on Children’s Day and urged the students to become good human beings and serve the country.

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WE LOVE YOU DEAR CHILDREN

“Nobody is a perfect parent, we all are learning effective parenting. Few Common Behavioral Issues in today’s children and the ways to deal with them” DEALING WITH TEMPER TANTRUMS Tantrums are a way for your child to “vent” feelings that are becoming overwhelming for them to be able to handle. Few Suggestions for handling Tantrums are DIVERSION — Even if you think a tantrum is about to explode, there is often time to divert your child attention. Quickly introduce a new toy or point out something that is happening for your child to see. Simply saying ‘can you hear that?’ — ‘look at that on top of the tree’ can work well in diverting your child’s attention. SPOTTING A PATTERN — If your child has a lot of tantrums, it’s a good idea to keep a record of them. When you record your child’s tantrums, consider what the situation was just before the tantrum started. By doing this you can see how the tantrum develops and try to stop it. For example, if your child throws a tantrum while you are preparing dinner, offer your child an activity they could do in the meantime or ask your child to help you out. INCULCATING DISCIPLINE— When it comes to discipline it is by trial and error until you figure out what works for you and your child. It is also important to remember to be consistent.

FEW DISCIPLINE METHODS WHICH CAN BE FOLLOWED ARE VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL EXPRESSION OF DISAPPROVAL—It is important when using this method, to combine it with positive instructions on appropriate behavior. For example, “stop running inside the house, you need to walk inside the house so you don’t break anything and you don’t hurt yourself ”. DELAYING PRIVILEGES — This is another effective method you can use with your child. You can delay things that your child likes until the other tasks are completed. For example, your child may like playing with Lego.You (the parent) can lay down the pre-condition saying that you will allow them to play with the Lego once they have picked up their toys off the floor in the bedroom. TIME OUT —When using this technique it is very important to be consistent in order for this technique to be a success. If your child is consistently misbehaving (after receiving a warning) then you should firmly lead your child to a “time out spot” and they should remain there (only for a couple of minutes GIVING CHOICES — It’s vital not to give your child too many choices. If you ask your child whether they would like something to eat, whether to get dressed, what clothes they would like to wear etc, you are more than likely asking for trouble because a natural instinct of your child is to say “no”. Then you will be spending your time arguing, trying to persuade your child

and in the end making your child do what was necessary in the first place anyhow. So it is best not to offer your child a choice in the first place, in the form of a question. Rather limit your child’s choices between two. For example, “would you like to go to the park now or in the afternoon after your nap?”, “would you like to wear your red dress or the blue one”. Anger Management in Children All children deal with anger on a daily basis. Thinking about it as a child, there is a lot to be angry about. Elder people telling them what to do, not being allowed to get what they want, they fail at many things they try, it’s frustrating at times. As an adult we are able to deal with these setbacks in a social acceptable way, however a child doesn’t have the ability or the understanding to deal with their actions when they become angry, in an acceptable way. Anger is an emotion. It usually presents itself, in response to danger. It is also a form of self expression and for a child sometimes it’s a way of becoming independent. DEALING WITH ANGER BE CALM - The first thing you need to do is stay calm when your child loses control of their anger.Your child will be watching with how you deal with the situation. When you are calm and relaxed when handling the situation, your child will also begin to calm down easily. STOP THE CAUSE OF ANGER— It’s important to separate your child from the person they feel like hurting, so make sure you get them away from each other. Toys and situations can also be the cause of anger with children. Just remember, there is no point discussing the causes that led up to the outburst of anger with your child at this point.Your child will still be dealing with their emotions and trying to calm down should be the first thing. After some time when your child has reached their normal level, you can discuss what happened and what caused the feelings of anger in the first place. As an adult when you are feeling angry, the last thing you want is someone coming to you and shouting at you for what you did.Remember Every child is different what works for one child, might not work for the other one”. One thing you can always have in your heart and mind while dealing with your children “Empathy”.

Priyanka Bajaj School Counselor MRIS-46

MRIS-46 Gurgaon ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

“M

ake Your Knowledge contagious,” was the motto of the students of Manav Rachna International School Sector-46 Gurgaon. They got an opportunity to visit an underprivileged school ‘Maharishi Dayanand Model Primary School, Gurgaon and spend quality time with the students belonging to this school. Our students planned many activities to entertain and involve all the students present in that school. They narrated stories and occupied the students in participating various craft activities. The students were overjoyed and thrilled to get tattoos painted on their hands and enjoyed the ‘Feely bag’ activity where they got a chance to talk about whichever object they got from the bag. Their excitement had no bounds when they got to play various outdoor and indoor games like Fire in the mountain, London statue, etc. Our main goal for this visit was to enlighten our students to be more open-minded, humble and patient towards all types of people in the society.They wanted to convey to them the importance of education in the present World. Our children came back fascinated by the entire experience they had during their visit…. and shared their views with our very own Principal Mrs. Dhriti Malhotra and quoted…. “They

WOMEN BE SAFE Log on to Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store?hl=en) The mobile application was formally launched by Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, Mr. A S Chawla. The application was set going at the Police Control Room, Faridabad, by five students from Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), MRIU The Police Commisionerate, Faridabad has launched an IT- enabled platform as part of the ‘Building a Safe City for Women’ campaign. A mobile application (or mobile app., as it is popularly known) was launched on November 28, 2013. This facility, named ‘I M SAFE’, has specially been designed for women when they are travelling/ commuting. The easy- todownload application, once enabled on a mobile phone, will alert the police control room at the click of a button. Minutes after receiving such an alert, police personnel shall be able to reach the spot from where communication has

are very well mannered, and we need to learn from them.”

What the students from MRIS-46 had to say: “Ma’am Sonu Kumar was very naughty but very intelligent.” “We would like to come here again.” “Let’s call them for a tour to our school.” This was a very enriching experience for us and we hope we get more such opportunities as this widens our perspective and vision towards life.

VISIT TO A FARM HOUSE

ield trips are important because it gives hands on experience to students. Also, travelling gives them a chance to see different places and learn new things up close and personal. MRIS NOIDA always believes that learning should not be restricted within the four walls. Students of Grade nursery KG and Ist of MRIS NOIDA had an opportunity to visit a farmhouse. Observing different vegetables growing at the farmhouse was a learning experience . It was exciting

been received. The application may be installed on one’s mobile phone by logging on to Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store?hl=en‎). Introducing such a tool is a ‘leap’ which the city police has taken, considering that it will provide much- needed help to women who often feel unsafe in public places. The initiative also throws light on how technology may be put to superior uses, not only for social networking, but also for societal good.

for the small students to see some vegetables grow above earth and some of them grow underground. The students saw oranges, lemon, brinjal growing and they also visited the spinach field. The students also enjoyed plucking oranges from trees. The visit was a nature walk clubbed with games, entertainment and good food. The teachers and students returned to school with happy memories to treasure.

HANDS-ON AT EASY DAY Keeping in mind the current on going theme, “It’s Yummy”, the toddler children of MRIS-46 were taken to Easy Day to get a hands on experience of buying pulses, fruits and vegetables. Healthy eating habits were also encouraged as the children looked around.

Experincing Easy Day

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Musical bonanza

ONE WORLD More than 450 students participated in One World at MRIS-51, Gurgaon

anav Rachna International School (MRIS) - sector 51, organized ‘One World’ a multi cultural festival at the school on September 27,2013. The festival saw an inter-school competition between 24 schools of the Gurgaon and Faridabad region. About 450 students of classes Nursery to class VI from different schools participated in different competitions held at the festival. The festival was organized on the theme of unity and celebrating the potpourri of cultures. Amongst the prominent schools which participated were Delhi Public School, Salwan Public School, Presidium School, Shiv Nadar School, Shalom Hills, Suncity School, GD Goenka Schooletc. Mrs. Seema Malhotra,VicePrincipal, MRIS- Sector 51 while welcoming the children said, “Cultural activities are a must for students especially when you are trying to explain concepts and also test their IQ. With so many schools participating in the fest we hope to leave behind a lasting impact on the minds of the participating students on the spirit of unity in diversity”.‘One World’ witnessed colorful competitions on fancy dress, group dancing and singing, street play, drama,( History Comes Alive) orchestra, puppet making, Show & Tell, Debate etc. “It is amazing to see the enthusiasm of students while exhibiting their talent in such competitions. This helps them to overcome stage fear and gain confidence while performing on stage,” Mrs Malhotra , Principal of the school added.

RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION: Masquerade Mania (Fancy Dress) –1stMRIS-46 2nd – DPS, Shushant Lok 3rd - DPS,

Colourful performance at the fest

Sector-47 Let’s Boogie — 1st Greenwood Public School 2nd DPS, Gurgaon 3rd MRIS-46 Nukkad Natak(Street Play) — 1st MRIS-21C 2nd Amity International School 3rd MRIS-46 History Comes Alive (Drama) — 1st MRIS-46 & Shalom Hills 3rd Greenwood Public School One Beat One World (Orchestra) — DPS, Gurgaon Show and Tell-1st Shalom Hills International School (Paras), 2nd

JOY OF GIVING

t’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa ‘Is Diwali par aap kiseko khush kar rahe hain’ (Whom are you going to make happy this Diwali?). With this aim in our minds, we MRIS-51 planned ‘Joy of Giving’ Day on 31st October’ 13. Diwali definitely brightens our lives but our target was to make the festival of lights equally brighter for other people too. Students of MRIS-51 visited two NGOs; DISHA AND SANKALP in Gurgaon today. Grade 4 visited Disha foundation school, Malibu Towne and Grade 5-6 went to Sankalp, Galleria. The purpose of this visit was to sensitize them towards the less privileged children and also to donate dry eatables, toiletries, juices etc. These centres were not just a place of teaching the under-privileged children but also a warm, loving home of hundreds of people who lived there. Surely as children walked out of those big gates, they knew that something had changed in all of them—the way they saw things in general, the way they looked at others and most of all the way they looked at themselves.

Suncity World School 3rd Greenwood Public School and Shalom Hills, Nirvana My Marionette (Puppet Making) — 1st MRIS46, 2nd DPS, Shushant Lok, 3rd DPS, Sector-47 The Singing Bee (Solo Singing) 1st Suncity World School, 2nd MRIS-14, 3rd Shalom Hills International Debatus— The war begins……..1st Greenwood Public School, 2nd DPS, 3rd MRIS-14.

DIWALI SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

anav Rachna International School, Sector 51, Gurgaon organized a special assembly on Diwali with devotion, enthusiasm and excitement. The assembly commenced with the lighting of diyas and Shri Ganasha puja by Vice Principal Ms. Seema Malhotra. On the occasion the Vice Principal and Academic Co-ordinator Ms. Deepika Chaudhary along with the MRIS-51 teachers and students took a pledge : “Say No to Crackers”. The Vice Principal guided students to celebrate Diwali without crackers and to take safety precautions. She also threw light on the crackers being made by child labour which was not desirable. She asked children to save the environment and make it pollution free and to celebrate a noiseless Diwali. She emphasized the importance of “JOY OF GIVING’’ during Diwali time and visit less fortunate children to gift them something to make their Diwali also special.

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Children’s Day celebrations

Akshadha Gupta with Vice Principal

SMILE A MILE: CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

ABACUS STAR @ MRIS-51, GURGAON

week long celebrations brought smiles on the faces of students at MRIS 51, Gurgaon as they celebrated Children’s day week. Early Year and Primary students enjoyed their pyjama parties. Dinner and bed time stories were a lot of fun. Students of Bloomz and Toddlers enjoyed having someone dressed as Wee Willie Winkie. ‘Crazy Hair Day’ was a culmination to a week long programme. Teachers and students

wore very innovative and interesting hair do and flaunted these proudly during the assembly. The fashion parade by the teachers and the energetic dances were also very much appreciated. A dance workshop by Zennia group for the students only brought out dancing abilities in the children. They were briefed about their strengths and were told where they could improve on their dancing skills to take their talent forward.

kshadha Gupta of Grade I-A brought laurels for the parents and the school by winning ‘LITTLE ACHIEVERS AWARDS’ for completing 2 levels in Abacus. She was awarded this special honour for her photographic memory (visualisation of movement of beads). Kudos to her, her parents and the teachers.

GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS

ndow your thoughts with faith,Your deeds with courage,Your life with sacrifice, So all men may know the greatness of India.” The students of MRIS-51, Gurgaon created a patriotic ambience by enacting the life of The Father of the Nation -Mahatma Gandhi on 1st October, 2013 in the school premises. To remind everyone of the great message of truth and non — violence, a series of ‘hymns’ were sung melodiously by the school choir. Children of grade 4 presented their views and Gandhian philosophy through speeches and narrations. To give the insight about how Mahatma Gandhi played a pivotal role in freedom struggle of India, Junior school displayed tabloids of

his life. The students also quoted some of the famous inspirational words of Gandhiji . This assembly was also special as students of Grade 6 beautifully showcased how Gandhiji felt when he was hurt and humiliated in South Africa due to Apartheid, the policy of racial discrimination followed by Britishers. They also emphasised how Gandhiji chose the path of peace and non-violence to prove his point across. The assembly concluded on a positive note urging the students to collect their positive energies and be focused in life to achieve the set targets.

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations

The Vice-Principal, Mrs. Seema Malhotra in her address urged the students to follow the path of truth and non — violence.

MRIU

SHINING BEACON

Manav Rachna International University presented HT Shine HR Conclave--The NCR Chapter

he economy which is in a state of flux has ushered in a fresh set of challenges to the corporate sector in terms of managing expectations of the new generation workforce. Adapting to Generation Y and recognizing their needs and aspirations were just some of the issues discussed at the Manav Rachna International University-presented HT Shine HR Conclave—The NCR Chapter. Held at Taj Vivanta, Gurgaon, on 19 December, 2013, the HT Shine HR Conclave brought to the dais, a body of corporate experts to generate a meaningful dialogue on the current HR practices and issues so as to explore solutions for them. The Conclave, attended by over 200 senior HR executives, involved a panel discussion where the aim was to look at how HR can get the edge on capability to deliver to organizational expectations of today. Based on the theme ‘Building HR for Business Growth’, the Conclave had as its key speakers Ajay Kukreja (Country HR Director, Honey well India), Arun Sehgal (Executive VP—HR, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), Prithvi Shergill (CHRO, HCL Technologies) and Sandeep Banerjee (Director—HR, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces— Vivanta by Taj Hotels and Resorts). Stalwarts from MRIU, most notably Col. (Retd) V.K. Gaur (Advisor, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions), Major General A.S. Bakshi, AVSM (Retd) (Director, Corporate Resource Management), Professor Suresh Bedi (Director, Centre for Continuing & Distance Ed-

ucation and Director Quality Assurance), Dr Chavi Bhargava (Director, Faculty of Management Sciences), Mr Atul Kalra (Registrar, PR & Admin.), Ms Hitankshi Thukral (Deputy Director, Corporate Communication), among others, also attended the Conclave to share their thoughts with the industry leaders. Professor Suresh Bedi who delivered the introductory address set the tone for the Conclave by highlighting a number of contemporary HR issues concerning both the corporate and academic world. The issues raised related to performance, mapping, retention and development of HR. Additionally, development of leadership, reward management and gender concerns particularly relating to sexual harassment of women was discussed at the meet. Attention was also drawn to the mechanisms that can be evolved to measure and manage return on investment in HR. Professionals concurred on the fact that all HR functions must strive to make an organization lean, mean, green, gender sensitive and socially responsive. Given the current corporate scenario, employee satisfaction was given a lot of weightage. HR professionals were also expected to use social media to be in touch with their employees. As stated by Amit Malik, Director HR, Aviva Life Insurance India Ltd, “Recognition excites Gen Y.” Since the millennial workforce are hungry for interaction and thirsty for acknowledgment, so commenting on their progress--through texting, tweeting and posting updates on social networking sites--makes them feel they are working with a purpose. The Conclave also highlighted the fact that employers these days have to come to terms with the fact that Generation Y will

only meet their goals if they are given the flexibility to work their way to the desired results. According to Sandeep Banerjee, Director- HR, Taj Hotels, Resorts & Places, we should create platforms for Gen Y to let them grow step by step. The HR Meet also focused upon the need for multi-skilling of employees as an absolute must to sustain growth and meet new challenges. A pan India survey on employee multi skilling conducted by MRIU and HT Shine earlier in the month came up with some interesting findings. It was found that today’s young executives wanted to go in for management programmes, where, in addition to domain knowledge improvement, they expected flexible and online delivery at affordable cost. What made the HR Conclave even more significant to MRIU was the fact it marked the launch of its Executive MBA programme which has been introduced keeping in mind the quality needs and concerns of the prospective executives. Its key differentiators include innovative pedagogy, course flexibility, participant-centric approach, case method of teaching and global immersion in an active learning environment marked by high degree collegiality and vibrant campus life. By examining Generation Y’s mindsets and expectations, the Conclave was able to redefine the changing profile of today’s HR executives where they are expected to not only manage people but also look deeper into business strategies. The Conclave ended with MRIU dignitaries engaging in an informal interaction with top notch HR leaders to share and exchange information on today’s business environment and HR related issues.

Career Counseling

MEETING AT CROSSROADS A two day National Symposium on Higher Education (NSHE) was organized jointly by ICTRC and DPS, Sector 45 (Gurgaon). Manav Rachna International University actively participated in career counseling almost 2,000 students. Guidance was given to teenagers to explore different career options and make important career decisions

anav Rachna’s mission of creating better human beings has found expression through various avenues. Be it through regular workshops, Campus Walk Through Activities, symposiums or career counseling sessions, Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) believes in guiding students who are at the crossroads of their careers. Just when they are on the verge of leaving school, Manav Rachna International University gives them a helping hand, ensuring a smooth transition from school to the real world. In recent years, the higher education landscape of the country has grown by leaps and bounds, and with it, the choice of careers and course options. Students at the High School level are therefore often confused about their aspirations and goals. They may watch their parents and peer groups but are still like children who are lost in the woods. Caught in the quagmire of dreams and reality, they move blindly from pillar to post. Faced with numerous career options, they keep floundering, lacking in purpose, vision and goal. A timely intervention at this juncture is a must to help them to act and think fast and lay out what should ideally be a robust career plan. Thus we at Manav Rachna, have taken the initiative to help aspiring young professionals to realize their dreams by reaching out to them through our team of highly skilled experts. While schools as well as parents do their best to help students through informal career counseling, the fact remains there are far too many myths and misconceptions associated with career counseling as a process. Contrary to what a large section of schools and parents might think, providing career information is not the same as providing career counseling. Career counseling is also not just dissemination of information but a scientific process of helping the student in knowing himself

and making him capable of decision making in the career of his choice. And that is where Manav Rachna International University has been a beacon of hope and a guiding light for the students. Its workshops help students get the true picture and look reality in the eye: they realize that the road to success is not easy but it can also be quite challenging with opportunities galore. At the two day National Symposium on Higher Education (NSHE) organized jointly by ICTRC and DPS, Sector 45 (Gurgaon) on November 12 and 13, 2013 at DPS, Sector 45, Gurgaon, for instance, MRIU’s participation helped increase confidence levels among the students. On the first day of the Symposium, Professor I.K. Kilam (Dean, Students Welfare, MRIU) addressed the students of Grades XI and XII on charting their careers based on a diverse selection of courses and careers. The Second Day–November 13, 2013—witnessed Dr Anil Sarin (Professor and Dean, Faculty of International Programmes, MRIU), delivering a lecture on time management. Ms Hitankshi Thukral (Deputy Director, Corporate Communications) held a workshop where she interacted with high school students and gave them invaluable insights into MRIU’s different course offerings in both the engineering and non-engineering fields. A one-on one counseling session was organized through stalls that were put by MRIU at the venue. No less than 1800 students came to visit the stalls which were effectively managed by Admission Counsellors who provided unbiased and authentic information on the latest choices in careers and courses. They helped students to explore different career options and make informed decisions and choices. There was much enthusiasm and excitement among the students who came from schools both far and near. DPS-Maruti Kunj, DPS-Gurgaon, DPS-Greater Noida, DPS-Rohtak, Scottish High School-Gurgaon, MRIS-Gurgaon, DAV Public School-Law-

(Top) National Symposium on Higher Education (Bottom) Students at the symposium

rence Road, G.D. Goenka-Dwarka, Bluebells School, Holy Child School-West Delhi and Army Public Schools were all there to reap the rich benefits of the Symposium. Since MRIU has been consistent in its efforts at guiding students, it undertook a similar initiative at DPS-Maruti Kunj where Col (Retd) V.K. Gaur (Advisor, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions) addressed the students on how to choose the right career once they embark on a journey into the unknown. No student-centric initiative would ever be complete without lauding and acknowledging the tireless efforts of MRIU’s highly qualified trainers who have time and again conducted workshops at different schools in UP, Delhi, Haryana, Nepal and Bhutan and addressed issues related to time and stress management, communication and soft skills. Through every workshop and every symposium, MRIU has played a pivotal role in dispelling students’ doubts and confusions, providing sound and impartial advice on what would best suit their interests and aspirations. Ms Hitankshi Thukral, Dy. Director, Corporate Communications e-mail: dydirector.iec@mriu.edu.in

MRIS Charmwood

2014

RESOLUTIONS New Year is a perfect time to consider aspirations and revamp our ways. Here, students of grade V, with new spirits and desires welcome the New Year with a grin

v We would be happy to give children with special needs an opportunity to be at par with us. Help them with their daily needs say Anant and Shubhang v I would revamp my ways: study harder promises Aakanksha v A clear and clean environment would be my motto .To save fuel I would pool in with my friends to come to school say Priyal and Kirti v Looking forward for a smart Class board in 2014. v I will be reading more story books in 2014. Reading will be our best friend hope Niyati and Kashish. v More advanced classrooms, a new tablet for each child are wishful thoughts from Aditya and Cyrus v We will help our maid servants to read –say Aastha and Sneha v I will grow more plants and keep my classroom and surroundings clean and green says Ayush v I will take care of my neighborhood park. Keep it clean, grow more plants says Syed Ansar

v I will take spread the message of peace and deal with society issues.Taking part in rallies and road acts will be my resolution says Lakshay Goel v I will mend my eating habits. Eat more healthy and nutritious food promises Vanshika Nagar v I want to be taller so that I take actively participate in sports.Taller, sharper, smarter is what I shall aim for says Kshitij Kaushik v To be patient and learn to stay on his seat during the class is what Karthik resolves to do. v Focus on the teachings in class and not to disturb my class mates. I also promise to speak only in English say Karthik resolves. v Anoushka resolves to speak only in English while in school and at home. v Tanishqa resolves to study seriously and try to get full marks in Maths and be more open with teachers. v Abhivardhan resolves to improve his handwriting and focus on his studies. v Shaurya promises to drink 1 litre of milk everyday. v Tanvi promises to be independent and more responsible. v Kabir Dhawan resolves not to fight with others and forgive others. v Abhishek promises not to hit or hurt others v Katyayni promises to be more open with her teachers and speak only in English. v Vansh resolves to improve his handwriting and stop doing mischief. v Kanak resolves to keep her class clean. v Abhinav resolves to improve his guitar playing skills and perform in every assembly. v Simran resolves to speak assertively and take part in all assemblies. v Ghanishth resolves that no matter what, he will not cry. v Dhruv promises that he will improve his handwriting and pack his own school bag. v Vidur resolves to sit properly in the class, keep his surroundings clean and listen to teachers. STUDENTS OF GRADE 3 EUROPE ASPIRE TO GROW UP AND MATURE IN THE NEW YEAR

BUDDING EINSTEIN FROM MRIS, CHARMWOOD

ryaman Julka from MRIS, Charmwood has participated in the Intel IRIS National Science Fair held at Bangalore on November 21 and 22, 2013. His was the only project which was selected from Haryana region to participate at the prestigious national exhibition . The project that Aryaman made was tilted “Use of Super Absorbent Polymer as a Fire Retardant”. It was extracted from the commonly available baby diapers. It can absorb water upto 200 times than its volume. It locks the water thus preventing its evaporation and can bear upto 800 ° C. It can be used in case of forests fires. Its eco friendly and cost effective nature makes this project all the more interesting. A highlight of the opening ceremony was the teleconferencing with Mr. Sam Pitroda . He addressed the young innovators as “YOUNGOVETORS” The occasion was graced by The

Education Minister, the Chairman of Ministry of Science and many scientists. During the two day fair, many lectures were given related to topics like Career decision, Conservation of Environment by senior lecturers from different institutes like Punjab University, Christ University etc. Based on the quality of the exhibition and innovativeness of the projects, they were classified as Red or Green. Aryaman bagged the GREEN category award. It was indeed a proud moment for his father who accompanied him to the fair as his guide. The judges of the fair complimented Aryaman for his genuineness of the project and the confidence with which he answered the questions. He was adjudged an Excellence badge

and awarded a Certificate of Merit. Aryaman is thankful to the school Principal, Headmistress and all the teachers for their constant support and motivation which helped him to make his project a success.

Social Media

DEMYSTIFYING SOCIAL MEDIA • WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA ?? Social media refers to a group of Internet-based applications that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. It depends on mobile and web-based technologies to create highly interactive platforms through which individuals and communities share, co-create, discuss, and modify user-generated content. It constitutes highly interactive platforms on web and mobile phones, through which students share, discuss, co-create and modify user generated content. Eg.Youtube, Facebook,Twitter etc. • ITS INFLUENCE: Social Web technologies have a huge influence on student’s life. Its no longer a part of their life, “Its Their life now ”!! The biggest challenge we are facing today is the changing behavior of school students.This is affecting Student-Teacher and student-Parent relationship. Whether we like or not, the technology has played a major role in bringing this change. Our students “Digital Natives” have never known a world without internet. Their online lives are crucial to their identity and understanding of the world. • THE CONCERN : The students are better than most of the teachers and parents when it comes to using these technological platforms. However that doesn’t mean they display the social and ethical responsibility required to have positive online experiences. They lie on their beds and study while listening mp3, at the same time texting and chatting online with friends, reading and posting face book messages. I’m amazed at their multitasking abilities. How multitalented our kids are!! But my concern is, they are very poor in Life Skills, and are more bothered about the Virtual world. They are becoming less sensitive, less empathetic. They are physically present, but mind keeps wandering and they want to be “Stay Connected”. High dimensional graphical illustrations, short span fads, tech trends generally attract kids and most of the time they try to fit their personality in accordance with these fads & trends.

• Internet safety: How to handle photos, videos, graphics Students do not understand sometimes sharing personal information leads to crimes, theft, identity crisis and it becomes public. • WHY ARE STUDENTS MORE VULNERABLE? # Adolescent age: It’s a time of curiosity, experimentation, exploration, testing the boundaries and at the same time formation of Self-identity and self worth. The most important relationship is the “friends/ best friend”. Online friends are often trusted completely. Caring attitude of adults is often misunderstood and they are considered to be “ignorant / backward”. Friends have major role in their lives and major impact on their behavior, and self esteem. At times students are not able to confide and share their feelings, concerns

STUDENTS DO NOT UNDERSTAND: • Privacy and personal boundaries in friendships and deeper relationships • What constitutes bullying behavior (Cyber bullying) and how to handle it ? • Posted/online comments affects a person’s reputation • Sharing Information: what to share and how to share

neither with busy parents nor with teachers. Absence of Filters: Social media is 24 x 7 available and has no filters. Today information is easily available. Scope of this is unlimited. Thus in absence of caring adult and sensible guide, students become vulnerable to all kind of influences. This has a detrimental effect on their studies, mental and physical well being. # Less Physical Activity: Research has proved that concentration in studies can be enhanced by doing lots of physical exercises. By sweating and burning more calories, you can be mentally and physically fit. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. • OUR ROLE : We should shift focus of students towards responsible and positive use of Social media. We must empower our students to learn deeply and sensible use of these tools. We cannot let go the opportunity they have and can’t stop them. Our effort in this challenge is to figure out how to help students “create, navigate, innovate and grow the powerful individualized networks of learning” that bloom on the web and guide them to use this “effectively, ethically, sensibly, and safely”. We must create and follow social media guidelines for students, for eg: how to use it for peer learning, to create school team, working for social causes, professional development by connecting with other countries, advising and engaging them according to their interest.

Arti Prasad Headmistress MRIS, Charmwood

Sports

PLAYING TO LIVE DREAMS The 4th Manav Rachna Inter School Basket-Ball Tournament was participated by schools from across the capital and NCR region. The event was inaugurated by Mr Balraj Singh, DC, Faridabad, at Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood Village

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ream big and go all out to fulfill your dreams,” said Mr Balraj Singh, DC Faridabad while inaugurating 4th Manav Rachna Inter School Under-14, Prize Money Mini Basket-Ball Tournament on November 28, 2013 at MRIS Charmwood.. And surely he did motivate players from more than 32 schools from across the capital and NCR regions who came with full vigour and big dreams. Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna inspired the participants and said winning should be their motto and that would come only when each one put in his best efforts. Mr Pawan from Jiva school was participating with 7 of his boys and said their motto was to play with honesty. Students from MRIS Sector-46 were a confident lot and Sanket Bajaj and Sarabit Singh and Rahul Ayyar from class VII enjoyed the tournament thoroughly. KPS school from Alakananda, Delhi came with 11 members of whom almost all were in class VIII and came with determined minds to give their very best to the game. Yashika Kothari and Javneet Kaur form MRIS, Charmwood branch said, “It’s great to play host to such a big event.” The French prayer put up by the French class of Charmwood brought variety to the event and was appreciated by one and all. Mrs S.Sharma, Principal of the school praised the DC for being a great sportsperson and also welcomed Mr M.M. Kathuria, Mr S.P. Rana, District Sports Officer. Dr Amit Bhalla reiterate that sports had taken a new dimension at Manav Rachna with Mr Sarkar Talwar joining the group 4 years ago . He also remembered the Late Dr O.P. Bhalla, Founder Visionary who believed in a n overall development of the students and felt that sports was a very important pivot of education. The tournament from 28-30 November 2013 was full of true sportsman spirit and participants played to the best of their

(Bottom left) Taking the oath at the inauguration: (left to right) Mrs S. Sharma, Director & Principal, Genl Secy., MRIU, Dr M. M. Kathuria, DC, Faridabad, Mr Balraj Singh, Vice President Manav Rachna, Dr Amit Bhalla, Executive Director MRIS, Ms Nisha Bhalla and the participants, and (right) A dance to welcome the participants, and (top) A game in progress

ability. Manav Rachna International School Charmwood branch made it to the semi finals in both the categories but the girls lost the match to DAV Sector-37, Faridabad. In the boys category the semi final match was won by Hamdard Public School, Talimabad, New Delhi. In the final matches, in the girls category, DAV sector-37 were adjudged the winners of the 4th Mini Basket ball tournament; they defeated Bluebells International School, Kailash Colony, New Delhi by 1 point. The score was 4-3. In the boys category, Hamdard Public School, New Delhi, clinched the first

position by defeating Bluebells International School, Kailash Colony, New Delhi. The winners were awarded a trophy and coveted prize of `21,000 in each category. The runners up in each category were felicitated with a trophy and a cash prize of ` 11,000. Bhawna Raj of DAV Scetor-37 Faridabad in girls category and Asif Alam of Hamdard Public School, Talimabad, New Delhi in the boys category were announced the best players. They won a trophy and a cash prize of `2,500 each. Participants played with honesty and confidence and carried back memories to treasure.

Award

ASSOCHAM EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD Faculty of Engineering and Technology, , Manav Rachna International University was felicitated with the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Education Excellence Award 2013 for the best engineering campus in North India for promoting research

Col (R) V.K. Gaur, VSM, Advisor — Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, receiving the ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Award 2013 that MRIU was awarded

esearch and innovation has been the key to Manav Rachna International University’s journey to success. With its focus on growth through innovation and technical education, Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) has carved a niche for itself as one of the best education entities in the country. Thus, when its Faculty of Engineering and Technology was felicitated with the ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ) Education Excellence Award 2013 for the Best engineering campus in North India for promoting Research, MRIU received the kind of national recognition that was richly deserved. The ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Awards 2013 organized in association with Education Post, was a high profile event with the honorable Minister of Education, Government of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrasinh Manubha Chudasma being the Chief Guest. Awards were giv-

en away for different categories, namely, Best Management Institute in Corporate Relations, Leader in Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Best Management Institute for Impact Potential and the like. The occasion witnessed the presence of several senior dignitaries like Bhagyesh Soneji (Chairperson, ASSOCHAM-Gujarat Council), Bhupendrasinh M. Chudasma (Honourable Minister Of Education, Government Of Gujarat), Mr Braj Kishor Gupta (Consulting Editor and Advisor–The Education Post), among others. Col. (Retd) V.K. Gaur (Director, Manav Rachna college of Education and Advisor – Manav Rachna Educational Institutions) received the award on behalf of Manav Rachna International University. A total of 16 winners—most notably FORE School of management, NTPC Limited, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) to name a few--were there to collect the awards. The Award function was organized by ASSOCHAM in association

with Education Post to honour those institutions who have contributed significantly in the field of improving the quality in education delivery with emphasis on world-class research and innovations and enhancing the development of quality education. Commenting on the recent win, Dr Prashant Bhalla (Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University) said, “The award is a true translation of the vision of Late Dr. O.P. Bhalla. We at Manav Rachna believe in real innovation and this kind of award act as a motivation.” Undoubtedly, the ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Award further reaffirms MRIU’s commitment towards the spread of quality education. With 25 filed patents and 2500 published research papers in International and National Journals, MRIU’s quest for excellence continues unabated. At international fora for instance, MRIU has won accolades aplenty: be it the SUPRA SAE COMPETITION (where it won the Best Innovation Award for the design of rear suspension of Formula Type Car), Imagine Cup 2011(where it won the grand prize at the national level for Pregna Care System) or the Intel Embedded Challenge Imagine Cup in 2011(where it won the gold medal at the national level for Tractrobot), MRIU has always encouraged its students to learn through hands on experience. Its robotics and electronics projects such as the Smart Bin, Smart Skull, Pick and Place Robot, Pills Box, Blind Man Stick, were just some of the technical wonders displayed at the Haryana Pavilion during the India International Trade Fair in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. Visitors who came flocking to the stall were greatly intrigued by the uniqueness of the projects and the inventive spirit of the students. Manav Rachna International University, for its part, has been nurturing the budding inventors through its Innovation and Incubation Centre initiated within the University. It is for the students a centre for excellence that encourages research and innovative activities. The ASSOCHAM – Education Excellence Award 2013 therefore comes as little surprise to those who have seen MRIU grow from strength to strength.

MRIS-46, Gurgaon

Left to right: Vijay Kumar, Gagan Narang, Ronjon Sondhi, Raninder Singh, Baljeet Singh, Prashanth Bhalla, Amit Bhalla, Sunny Bansal, N.C.Wadhwa and R.K.Bansal

SHOOTING TO EXCELLENCE The shooting range at Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46, Gurgaon was inaugurated under the auspices of world renowned shooters. Raninder Singh, President, National Rifle Association of India took the first shot at the range. Mr Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar, ace shooters also graced the occasion.

xcellence at the Manav Rachna International Schools is measured in both academics and sports. To ensure that students get an overall development, sports is an important medium of instruction. The schools provide world class sporting facilities and studentes are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing games they enjoy. Shooting is one facility which MRIS provides and we have world renowned shooters who visit our schools to lend their expertise from time to time. It was a moment of great pride for Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46, Gurgaon on December 12, 2013. . A galaxy of shooting stars — Olympic medalist Gagan Narang ,

Olympic silver medalist Vijay Kumar, and Asian Games gold medalist Ranjan Sodhi—had gathered together for the inauguration of its-stateof-the art 10 metre shooting range. The aim was to offer a world class shooting range for students of Manav Rachna and sports enthusiasts around the region. There was much jubilation in the air as Raninder Singh, President, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), inaugurated the shooting range in a colourful ceremony that witnessed the presence of dignitaries like Baljeet Singh Sethi, (Advisor – NRAI), Dr Prashant Bhalla (Chancellor – MRIU) Dr Amit Bhalla (Vice – President- MRIU), Sarkar Talwar (Director – Sports,

MREI) and Shweta Choudhary, Anisha Khan and other well known names in the shooting fraternity. It goes without saying that our shooting legends have done us proud time and again. If in Athens, Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore gave us the belief that we can win a medal in shooting, at Beijing, Abhinav Bindra won the first individual gold in our Olympic history. In the London Olympics, Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar did the nation proud when they brought back laurels for the country and made shooting a popular sport. Clearly, their shooting success was no flash in the pan. Taking a cue from their stupendous success, Manav Rachna has a mission to accom-

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(1) Ace shooter Raninder Singh inaugarating the shooting range in Sector 46, Gurgaon; (2) Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar aiming their shoots at the newly inaugarated shooting range; (3) Budding shooters

plish: it aims to train and encourage champion shooters at a world class facility that would hone their sporting talents. What makes the shooting range pure temptation for the shooters is the fact that it has the latest equipments and qualified instructors to guide them in their learning of the game.. Speaking at the inaugural event, Dr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) expressed his pleasure in introducing the world-class shooting range, adding, “It is open to not only the students of the Manav Rachna School, but also for students of other schools in Delhi/NCR, as well as marksmen looking to hone their skills through regular practice. It has always been the endeavour of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions to take sports seriously for the well-rounded development of our students. We have a deep focus in sports as part of academics and offer world class infrastructure, gaming equipment and training by qualified experts through our dedicated Sports Academy. The new shooting range is a part of our effort to improve shooting as a sport in India by spotting and grooming young talent early on and providing them state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment.” That the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Government of India, has given consent to include rifle shooting as a competitive sport in its sports calendar for affiliated schools comes as a great boost to shooting as a sport in India. The future

of shooting seems bright and more so the prospect of nurturing young talents. Expressing his views Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President, Manav Rachna expressed, “We believe that encouraging students to sports allows them be stress free and enjoy their leisure moments. Providing world class facilities and bringing them face to face with world renowned players gives sports enthusiasts a hands-on-experience with the game they like and enjoy. Ace shooter Gagan Narang obliging students with autographs At the Manav Rachna schools importance is given to an overall development of a student. Focusing on a the childhood. Indian shooters have begun to balance between academics and sports, we allow do very well in the Olympics and internationstudents to enjoy their schooling experience. ” al shooting competitions of repute. I am sure Commending Manav Rachna’s drive in this world-class shooting range will make many building this shooting infrastructure, ace shooter students interested in the sport of shooting and, Gagan Narang felt that such an effort would go who knows, some of them may go on to partica long way for strengthening the roots of sports ipate in the Olympics and bag a medal for India! in the country. “I hope more and more schools I thank Manav Rachna for adding to the sports in India would take up such initiatives and derive infrastructure of the country.” inspiration from this sporting infrastructure. I am For an institution that believes in integrating sure the range will help many young shooters sports with the curriculum to enable students to realize their dream.” Raninder Singh, President, develop into strong, well-rounded personalities, NRAI, expressed similar sentiments at the inau- Manav Rachna has always been true to its core guration when he said, “There is a need to in- philosophy — that a healthy mind resides in a culcate sports excellence among students from healthy body.

MRIS Noida

CELEBRATING CHILDHOOD…… CELEBRATING LIFE While we at school were planning the celebrations for our beloved children, they had a tribute to render remembering our Chancellor O.P. Bhalla Sir..... and dearest and the most lovable Satya Ma’am

Visit to National Science Centre

Simple joys , fun filled days, no burden of rendering responsibilities, no fear of performance all these traits only relate to ‘Childhood’ a stage where we just blossom and shine………

Dear Ma’am

Seeing is learning

RIS Noida decided to gift this feeling of togetherness and enthusiasm to its students on Children’s Day. On 14th November 2013, the school organized a ‘Children’s Carnival’ for its students. The whole day was planned with exciting games and activities. The teachers decided on a role-reversal for the day and it was a pleasant surprise for the students to have their teachers on stage conducting the assembly in a childish way. The Principal greeted the students during the morning assembly which was followed by a surprise class party for the students in their respective classrooms which were decorated by the teachers. The school had arranged for a cake for every class. The music was put on and the students indulged in delicious eateries to set up a perfect ambience. The fun-filled Carnival in the school lawn followed the celewbration, wherein, a lot of fun games and activities were planned for the students. A separate COUPON & GIFT JUNCTION was arranged for them from where they collected coupons and gifts.Toddlers and the primary students also had a gala time, making the day full of cherishing memories.

Visit to National Science Centre In its attempt to take the celebration of Children’s Day to the next level, MRIS Noida planned a visit of its students of Grade 3 to 5 to the National Science Centre, New Delhi on 15th November.The visit was planned to give an opportunity to its students on insightful perspectives on scientific laws and theories. The aim was to create and develop interest of the students in the field of science and inculcate scientific awareness amongst students. It was a great learning experience for the students as it invoked a sense of curiosity to explore the exhibits in the museum. The students visited various galleries like Fun Science Gallery, Pre historic Life Gallery, Human Biology Gallery, Our science and Technology Gallery, Emerging Technologies Gallery, Information Revolution Gallery and The Water Elixir Of Life. They were briefed about ways to treat and preserve water. They also came to know about the transfer of momentum and many other things. The students learnt invaluable lessons about the preservation of scientific and technological heritage of the country. The visit was definitely a fun and learning experience for students.

We are blessed, we are proud This world of Manav Rachna we have found An epitome of love and care Blessing of all and teachings fair Bhalla Sir gave us this temple of learning We are fortunate and privileged of what we are becoming Days shall pass and time will move Sir will be in our hearts and shine forever like the moon The children’s Day is special and unique The family of MRIS has helped us to rise to the peak Ma’am & Sir, U R the BEST We bow to thank, render us your blessings, we will rise from rest. Student Educational Board MRIS Noida

MRIS Noida DEAR TEACHER….. When there was a thunder, And I was scared so, You showed me to wait, Until there appeared a rainbow! When I was negligent And I didn’t do my studies You guided me genially towards Discipline and punctuality! You taught us no dream is ‘TOO BIG’ If you wake up and start ‘BELIEVING’ That no task is too tough When we start working! Dear teacher, we thank you today, For teaching us all the things, That makes us knowledgeable, bright And better human beings! Chahek Chaturvedi V Ramanjuan HAPPINESS FOR THE NEW YEAR During the year may you have Enough happiness to keep you sweet Enough trials to keep you strong Enough hope to keep you happy Enough failure to keep you humble Enough success to keep you eager Enough friends to give you comfort Enough wealth to meet your needs Enough enthusiasm to make you Look forward to tomorrow Enough determination to make Each day better than the day before. Anisha Sharma Grade V Ramanujan. MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTION The year flew and went past O My God my New Year Resolutions are so vast So much to do and time is less This time I vow, I won’t make a mess I will listen to my teachers & be their best boy No mischief, no fidgeting and no toy in the class will I destroy No flying aeroplanes and no pushing All will be my friends and we all will be hugging The year will be bright & sunny I will follow my resolutions to turn the year funny Gunjan Ahuja “NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS” This year the resolution for me is I would 1 Try to keep teachers happy the whole year and top the class with good marks. 2 I would try to get medals for my school and branches.

VISIT TO STELLAR MUSEUM

RIS organized a school trip from classes II to V on November 29, 2013 to Stellar Science Museum, Ambience Mall Gurgaon. The trip was highly informative as students learnt many new and innovative things in science about continents, tool and wheels, tried hands on experience on PIN ART, splash, making clay models, learning about different sounds from different utensils. They also watched a science movie which helped them in knowing about different inventions. There were different divisions which the children got a chance to interact and learn.Whether it was building blocks or discovering different continents. Some of them enjoyed paining on glass

3 I would save fuel and money for family and country. 4 I would try to not argue or answerback my teacher & parent. 5 I promise to keep a straight face when I get a and scolding. Pratham Bagga 1 I will practices good hygiene. 2 I will make it a point to eat healthy food. 3 I will keep my bedroom organized my bed made. 4 I will work on being polite and not responding to my parents demands with a smart tongue. Aryan Sethi 1 I will spend less than One hour a day on the internet. 2 I promise to stick to these resolutions for more than a week .(Even though I never do) Nandini Goyal, Grade 3 TRANSITION How charming are the days of childhood When the sky is clear and blue When happiness hay and sun shines Make all thy dreams come true And when adolescence creeps in And invades your fibres through When blood starts pounding in the brain And your heart starts thudding a new How charming are the days of childhood When the sky is clear and blue

SUNDAY WAS FUN DAY CLASSES Sunday was Fun day Today’s urban children hardly get out in the fresh air. MRIS Noida

At the Stellar museum

and doing pin art. They had an experience of day to day life with vendors selling different vegetables and fruits or doctors who are indispensable to society. The children enjoyed the water games and the gravity centre.

gave a platform to make everyone come out of their homes and experience the Sunday morning on November 24,2013 with enthusiasm and energy for children from the age group between 2 years to 13 years. The event had entertainment of various kinds: Art competitions including Fun with Colours, Tear & Paste competition, Discover Yourself and Poster Making competition. This brought creative pre-teenagers a wonderful opportunity to come together on a common platform to colour their world of imagination. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Sunanda Grover, Principal-MRIS Sector-51, Noida said, “Especially with regards to children we believe that preventive healthcare approaches are vitally important. There’s nothing better than seeing these energetic and enthusiastic children enjoying themselves on such a beautiful day. Little artists who exhibited their art, looked like little stars from the galaxies shining together This platform offered a chance for students to spend a day out full of excitement and learn new things on the way”. All the participants were thrilled at the chance to join in to make Sunday as Fun day. “All over the week we’re so busy and time with our children is so precious. To involve in these activities together was a wonderful chance. We’ve had so much fun together.” said a beaming Mr. Kumar as his eager son dragged him away to see how he could scale the climbing wall.

MRIS Charmwood & 21C

Interacting through activities Computer Literacy Programme (CLP) for senior citizens

omputer literacy programme for senior citizens got a kick start at Manav Rachna international School, Charmwood on 17-12-2013 .the programme was initiated by Vice President MREI Dr. Amit Bhalla ,Patron MREI Mrs. Satya Bhalla ji ,Executive Director Manav Rachna Schools, Sector-21 and Charmwood Mrs. Nisha Bhalla and Principal & Director of MRIS, Charmwood Mrs. Sanyogita Sharma. The resident welfare association presidents Eros Garden attended the orientation session with 20 senior citizens from the same area .Dr. Amit Bhalla welcomed heartily each participant and urged them to make best use of this programme by having an hands on learning and experiencing the same . He very warmly remembered Chancellor MREI Late Dr. O.P. Bhalla Ji under whose able guidance this programme was initiated in the year 2012 .He suggested the seniors to release a E newsletter with their contributions in the form of stories, poems etc. Dr. Amit bhallaji also suggested the school instructors to teach the seniors how to

Yummy and Healthy Fruits @ MRIS 21C

ruit Salad Activity was a huge success in Toddlers. Students got fruits from home and they helped in: • Washing the fruits • Naming them • Laying them on table The purpose of this activity is:

Dress up neat and clean

ased on the ‘Dressing Up’ Theme for Toddlers, MRIS 21C Faridabad conducted the ‘Washing, Drying, Ironing’ Activity for the students.The purpose of this activity was to explain to the children the process of washing, drying and ironing clothes; why it is important, and the difference between clean and dirty clothes. The following things were demonstrated and

Dr M.M.Kathuria, Dr Amit Bhalla and Mrs Satya Bhalla, Ms Nisha Bhalla interacting with Senior citizens at the CLC programme

Senior citizens enjoying their lessons on computers

use TABLETS and their various applications. Mrs. Nisha Bhalla suggested the learners to form an alumni of computer literates to stay connected socially with each other. This initiative of Manav Rachna Family is another feather in their cap under the domain of Community Service Relationship (CSR). Adventure matrix @ MRIS CHARMWOOD Students of grades 3,4,5 had a great time on 14-12-2013 at the school . The complete school campus was created into different arenas for various physical activities. The students were divided into different groups as KUNGFU PANDA, HIPPO PIONEERS ,LIGHTNING CHICKS etc. After the allotment of groups students were apprised with the safety measures to be observed during the camp . Students par-

ticipated in games like Rappelling, Flying Fox ,Trust Fall, Burma bridge , Web Crawling etc. The Flying Fox and Free Fall was popular among students and teachers both. The Burma bridge and Web Crawler was a cake walk for the energetic super heroes of MRIS CW . Students enjoyed the thrilling challenges with bites of sumptuous meals of mufti varied cuisines. Junior students of MRIS Charmwood learnt a lot from ADVENTUREMATRIX. The camp instilled in them discipline , group dynamics, and it helped most of them to overcome alteast some fears and anxieties of heights. The evening at the camp ended with bonfire and fun games for teachers and students. Challenge your mind, body and spirit to learn best survival skills was the mantra of life learnt by all at the adventure camp.

• Identification of fruits • Enhancement of the child’s vocabulary with words like washing, peeling, cutting, dicing, picking, deseeding, sprinkling, mixing, etc. • Discussion on: • the nutrient value of the fruit, • taste of the fruit (sweet / sour). The Toddlers relished the Fruit Salad and also promised that they will tell mummy to make it at home for them. Toddlers are now well aware of the name of various fruits like kiwi, cantaloupe, pomegranate,

custard apple, etc.They know that fruits are nutritious and they make us strong.They are our friends forever.

discussed with them during the same: • Clean and dirty clothes • Laundry bag / laundry basket • Things required for washing clothes, such as water, soap, detergent, brush, bucket, etc. • Soaking, scrubbing, washing, rinsing, drying • Cloth-line, clips / pegs • Hanging wet / semi-wet clothes on the cloth-line • Removing dry clothes and folding them

• Ironing of clean and dry clothes Not only did the children intent watch the demonstration, they tried soaking, scrubbing, washing and drying hands-on, which was a lot of fun of them. Besides the demonstration and hands-on experience, enhancement of their vocabulary was one of the focus areas. The children picked up words like soaking, scrubbing, rinsing, pegging, cloth-line, etc. Learning by doing is always more fun and this activity was no exception.

MRIS 21C

PARAGON ASSEMBLIES AT MRIS 21C FARIDABAD Mosaica Education’s Paragon Curriculum combines the rigour of classical education with the relevance required by contemporary society

his was once again showcased with a mesmerizing presentation at the culmination of Unit IV of Paragon.Words like ‘Renaissance’ ‘Reformation’ prevalent during the Middle Ages in Europe seemed to flow with ease among the students of Grade I to V on 19.102013 .While the students of Grade I spoke about reaching out to fulfill their dreams and aspiration, it was equally amazing to see the students of Grade II speak about Llamas ,Incas and Panchacuti in South America,. The students seemed to enliven the past when they confidently ventured into the world once discovered by explorers like Bartholomew D IAZ, Christopher Columbus and the like. Apart from these explorers, the students also spoke about the great thinkers and inventors whom they learnt about enroute their Paragon journey like Gutenberg, Copernicus, Galileo and because of their contribution we have been able to see the modern world. Paragon’s content rich curriculum is multicultural, engaging, student centered and inter-disciplinary. This aspect was well depicted when students presented what all they have learnt in English, Hindi, Math and GES as well. The assembly culminated with celebration of the forthcoming biggest Hindu festival of Diwali. KG UNIT V PARAGON ASSEMBLY Another journey of Paragon came to an end with Unit V culminating by way of an Assembly. The students of KG showcased on 22.11.2013 wonderful presentations related to Celebrations across the world. The children looked vibrant in their colourful traditional outfits as they discussed ‘How do people celebrate’, which was the Essential Question addressed by Unit V. It was amazing to see how the children were so aware not only about celebrations in India, but across the world. They also discussed about heroes from across the world whose contributions have been so immense that they are worth celebrating. It was heartening to see the children enjoying themselves and performing with such

3 (1) Learning is fun on a bus ride (2) KG Paragon Assembly (3) Learning traffic rules

confidence and flair. They have thoroughly enjoyed the activities that were done as part of the Unit (such as making face masks, bracelets, party caps, etc.) and they adorned them with pride. It was delightful to watch the children perform so well and to see all that they had learnt in the past month. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ACTIVITY— TODDLERS Toddlers at MRIS 21C Faridabad have been learning about Land Transport under the Theme ‘On The Move’. The Pedestrian Crossing Activity was conducted with them to make them aware of the purpose of pedestrian crossing and how to use it. Through this activity the concept of Traffic Lights was also reinforced. The entire road scene was set up for them with cars, bicycles, a pedestrian crossing and traffic lights within the safety of the school premises.The entire concept of how to move according to the traffic lights, when to stop, how to cross the road using pedestrian crossing was explained and demonstrated to them, after which each child got the opportunity to participate and try it themselves.The children enthusiastically participated and were excited to be riding toy cars, bicycles and even crossing the road. LEARNING THROUGH PUPPETS As part of the current GES Theme for Toddlers, ‘On the Move’, the topic of ‘Air Transport’ was dealt with through a puppet show. The puppets were given names and the puppet show was very interactive. The Puppets asked the children var-

ious questions and the children responded very excitedly. LEARNING ON A BUS RIDE The Toddlers have been learning a lot about transport and the importance of transport in our lives through the Theme ‘On The Move’. A special bus ride was arranged for them as a learning experience based on the theme. It was an enriching bus ride as they learnt a lot besides enhancing their vocabulary. The teachers explained to them the importance of being in a queue while boarding or unboarding a bus. En-route, the children were shown the railway tracks, traffic lights, zebra crossing and footpath. Different modes of transport like cranes, motorbike, scooter tractor, trucks, auto-rikshaw, tempo, rikshaw, bicycle etc. were shown to the children. Concepts such as road-safety, safe driving, driving slow near hospitals, schools and temples were explained to them. Importance of holding the handle in the bus, not to move in a moving vehicle, not to take out their hand or head while travelling in the bus, etc. was discussed with them. Not to throw out anything while travelling in a vehicle in order to keep our roads clean was explained to them as well. Children were shown the Filling Station and the difference between petrol, diesel and C.N.G was also shared with them. The pollution checking area was also shown to them. On the way, the teachers introduced them to policemen, traffic policemen, drivers, conductors and helpers. Teachers explained them difference between policemen and traffic policemen..

Continuing Education CONTINUING EDUCATION AT MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY:

SPIRIT, OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERY Dr Suresh Bedi, Director CCDE

Continuing education seeks to prepare students to adopt change, acquire new knowledge and learn new skills in the light of the emerging technologies and to meet the new demands in the world of work. Continuing Education at Manav Rachna International University specifically focuses on building skills that are currently needed in the field of business, industry and social life.

he basic purpose of continuing education is to make education a life long process and relevant to real-life situations. To give extension dimension to the university system in the country, continuing education was introduced by the Government of India in 1978. It was actively supported and promoted by the University Grants Commission as a result of which a large number of universities in the country established departments of adult, continuing and extension education within their systems. Continuing education seeks to prepare students to adopt change, acquire new knowledge and learn new skills in the light of the emerging technologies and to meet the new demands in the world of work. Continuing Education at Manav Rachna specifically focuses on building skills that are currently needed in the field of business, industry and social life.The target groups include the groups that have passes out of formal education and need to return for up gradation or acquisition of new skills. These groups are those who are currently seeking productive employment or are from industry and business, across all age groups. Continuing education is delivered thorough various programs and activities which include: o Foundation, certificate and degree courses; o Courses integrated with different degrees at graduate and post-graduate levels in the different streams of science, commerce, arts, engineering, architecture and others; o Special skill enhancement courses for school and college pass outs; o Special-focus professional courses relating to ICT, multi-media, computer applications, mass communication, design, advertising, public relations and the like; o

mands of the industry and public services; o Para-professional courses for enhancement of knowledge and skills;

The10th India and International Premier Schools Exhibition

o Leadership and human development programs; o Quality-of-life improvement programs; o Personal development programs; o Social and community development programs; and o Equivalency programs running parallel to those offered by the Non-Formal Education Sector of the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the states and the Centre. Students are encouraged to participate in the projects, activities and programs of continuing education. The programs and activities under continuing education may take the shape of teaching, training, surveys, consultancy, projects, research and training in various areas.To deliver these programs, the university may enter into collaboration with international organisations (like UNESCO, UNICEF, International Council for Adult Education, AsiaSouth Pacific Bureau for Adult Education and the like), universities, institutes, government departments, consultancy organisations, NGOs or professional and social groups as per need. The programs can also be delivered online. Continuing Education centre also facilitates academic units and departments in their extension work through field projects, and other activities. As the activities of a continuing education centre cuts across various disciplines, cooperation of various academic departments and units is of critical importance for the furtherance of its objectives.

Courses specially focused on the current de-

Parents and children interacting at the exhibition

anav Rachna International School (MRIS), Charmwood, participated in the 10th India and International Premier Schools Exhibition organized at The Grand, New Delhi.The Exhibition, a two day event (between 4-5 January, 2014), attracted leading schools of Delhi-NCR as participants. Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood was the Associate Partner at the Exhibition. Through the Premier Exhibition, MRIS, Charmwood, showcased MRIS’ role in the educational world: be it enhancing children’s communication skills or providing them exposure to latest technology, learning techniques, innovative teaching methodologies and structured curricula to help each child become self-reliant, self motivated and a confident human being. As part of its eco-friendly mission, MRIS also encouraged each and every child walking in at the stall to plant a sapling by giving them a pot, plant and some soil. This ‘save the environment’ activity was part of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions’ pledge to make our environment pollution-free and keep its promise of making our nation clean and green.

MRIS 21 C Happy Children’s Day!

Carpenter Workshop Activity

andit Jawahar Lal Nehru, very fondly addressed as Chacha Nehru by the children, rightly said, “Children are the buds of our garden and the future of the nation and they should be nurtured lovingly.” MRIS 21C Faridabad truly believes in this philosophy. The School celebrated children and childhood on the occasion of Children’s Day with a variety of innovative activities at school. The enthusiasm of Children’s day celebrations was evident as the teachers adorned themselves as different characters, such as Cinderella, Snowhite, Santa Claus, Krish and Clown to spread the message of love, peace and happiness. An entertaining performance by Principal, Mrs. Ikwinder S. Singh, disguised as one of the famous TV Show characters ‘Gutthi’ left everybody in splits of laughter. The teachers also pre-

M Children’s Day Celebrations

sented wonderful dance performances. Children thoroughly enjoyed the puppet and the magic shows that had been organized for them. Besides a lot of fun, games, dance and music, the students were given loads of information on the importance of this day. They sang the Happy Birthday song for our dear Chacha Nehru. The day came to an end with the children carrying home the incentives that their teachers had made for them as part of the Children’s Day festivities.

Activities at MRIS 21 C

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Say No to Crackers and Yes to Life”, was the impactful message conveyed by Mrs. Sanyogita Sharma, Director MRIS-21 C, Faridabad, in an assembly conducted prior to the Anti-Cracker Rally that was held on 30th October 2013 by the students and staff of the School. All the students from Bloomz to Grade V attended the assembly and pledged not to burst crackers and celebrate an eco–friendly Diwali. The assembly began with Principal Mrs. Ikwinder S.Singh welcoming the members of the R.W.A. Sector -21C, the ASI, a team from The Hindustan Times, students from MRIU and a representative from Radio Manav Rachna. The Assembly commenced with the Gayatri Mantra and the School Song. The Students presented a mesmerizing dance performance and shared their thoughts on this occasion through poems. Teachers shared their views with every one present through self composed poems. Mrs. Ikwinder S. Singh motivated the students to celebrate a cracker-free Diwali and invited the members of the R.W.A. to share their thoughts and encourage the students to celebrate a smoke free Diwali. Members of the R.W.A congratulated the Principal, students and the staff members on this initiative and encouraged everyone to celebrate a Green Diwali. After the Assembly, the rally was officially flagged-off from the main gate of MRIS 21C Faridabad, spreading the message of a green and safe Diwali.

Reverie: The Literacy Fiesta

RIS-21C conducted Reverie - the Literacy Fiesta from October 23-25, 2013 in continuation with its efforts at making learning a pleasure and to enhance the reading, writing and communication skills among the students. A host of activities were organised to showcase the literacy expressions of the students. Children from Bloomz,Toddlers and Nursery thoroughly enjoyed the story narration activity conducted for them by their teachers. A whole new world of imagination had been opened up especially for them. It was also heartening to see the enthusiasm with which the students of KG

participated in the reading activity. No less delightful were the word chains created by students of Grade-I while the students of Grade-II enjoyed doing the spell check. An Inter House Poem Recitation Competition was organized in the RDM where students wrote captivating slogans like ‘Rupee On Ventilators Dollar On Escalator’ as part of their Slogan Writing Competition.The principal of the school, Ms. Ikwinder S. Singh – the guiding force behind ‘Reverie - 2013’ took it upon herself to monitor the work of the students, give invaluable tips to the students and encourage them in their creative endeavours. It was encouraging to see the little ones of Grades I & II Tumble with the Tumbled Words whereas Grade III and Grade IV found it mind-boggling to solve the Crossword Puzzles.The students of different houses exhibited their organizational skills

RIS 21C Faridabad believes in Experiential Learning and in keeping with that ideology, a ‘Carpenter Workshop Activity’ was organised for the students of Nursery. The ongoing GES Theme ‘Changes’ is a very enriching one through which the children are learning a lot about the changes that take place around them. The children have been enjoying the activities that are being conducted in School to reinforce the learning that is taking place in the class. The Carpenter Workshop Activity was no exception. The children intently watched the carpenter as he demonstrated and told them about the various equipments used by him. The icing on the cake was the small table that he made in front of the children as a demonstration to show how pieces of wood can be changed into an object.

Learning carpentry skills

by weaving their thoughts into wonderful stories as part of the Spin-Yarn Competition.The blossoming buds of Grade I & II showcased their recitation skills through an Inter House Poem Recitation Competition.The more senior Grade III students created beautiful ‘Book Marks’ each bearing a wonderful quote/message. Finally, the students of different houses gave an artistic expression to their literacy skills by creating small wall magazines on different parts of speech like Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Prepositions. It was a great way to brush up on their grammar and be at their creative best. Principal Ms. Ikwinder S. Singh congratulated both the students and the teachers for making ‘Reverie’ a huge success with a special thanks to the Coordinator Ms. Aanchal Adlakha and the English Coordinator, Ms. Shweta Sehgal.

MRIS 21C Conservation on Canvas

A English Story Narration Competition

tories have always excited children since times long gone. They are used to listening to stories and fairy tales from their grand parents and parents. But what if the roles are reversed and the little ones became story tellers themselves? At the English Story Narration Competition held at MRIS 21C in December, KG children had just a surprise in store. It was fun to watch the little ones coming to school dressed up in a variety of costumes ranging from a tree, a prince, an elf, a milkman...the list is unending. The children had come well-prepared with their props and confidently narrated their stories. It was heartening to see the KG children narrating stories with such flair and poise, using their props wherever required. We congratulate the children and their parents for having put in such brilliant efforts and making this competition such a roaring success. The competition was significant for more reasons than one. It was a great confidence-building exercise for the children and opened the doors to their imagination. If child experts are to be believed, stories have the power to change children’s minds. By narrating a story, children are able to recreate a world where their imagination is given a free rein. The Competition helped the children to undertake an exciting journey into the unknown and talk about people and places that are far away from home. The story telling session also helped parents and children to bond better as they worked towards building the story bit by bit. What’s more, the Competition gave children the perfect opportunity to give vent to their thoughts, emotions, creativity, and language skills.

drawing competition was held at MRIS 21C Faridabad in association with PCRA and RMR.The pleasant morning of 27 November 2013 saw the students of Grades IV and V mirthfully assembling in the open Amphitheatre. The purpose was evident from the material children were carrying – all sorts of colours, drawing and painting equipment. Everyone seemed charged up to compete in the Drawing contest organized by PCRA (Petroleum Conservation and Research Association) in collaboration with RMR (Radio Manav Rachna). Children settled down on the carpets with soothing instrumental music playing in the backdrop.They were there to give expression to their creativity as they drew pictures and dabbled with colours.The topic given was ‘SAVE FUEL’. Children started off with drawing the base concept and then moved on

Putting thoughts on canvas

to add colours to their drwaings. Little Picassos could be spotted everywhere totally engrossed in sending a strong message through their little artistic hands.The chief guests, Mr. Mukesh Gambhir (Director RMR) and Mr. Satish Sudhir (Deputy Director-PCRA) were totally amazed to see the creativity of young children. Mr. Satish Sudhir explained to the children why saving fuel is so important and the ways in which we can save it.The presence of Principal, Ms. Ikwinder S. Singh, further boosted the morale of the students and helped them to come up with great ideas on paper.

Gender Equality

Cake Baking Activity

ooking at the current scenario where women are being subjected to various forms of harassment and inequality, we feel it is of prime importance to educate our children on the issues of Gender Inequality and the importance of respecting women, women respecting men and individuals respecting themselves. Hence, MRIS 21C in association with Mrs Simmi Srivastava, Kathashala conducted a workshop for students of Grades IV and V to sensitise them to gender-related issues. The activity-based thought-provoking session saw 100 per cent participation of the students. They were sensitized to a great extent towards Gender Equality as exemplified in their discussions and behaviour. The workshop, thus succeeded in the laying the foundation for a better tomorrow with children who would one day become responsible citizens of the country.

Mrs Simmi Srivastava, Kathashala

RIS 21C Faridabad organised a Cake Baking Activity for the students of Nursery as part of the ongoing GES Theme ‘Changes’. Through this Theme, the children learn a lot about the changes that take place around them. A number of demonstrations and activities have been conducted at the School to reinforce the changes that take place either permanently or temporarily. One such activity was the Cake Baking Activity which the children thoroughly enjoyed being a part of. Through this activity the change from raw ingredients into a delicious cake was discussed with them. Not only did they enthusiastically watch their teachers bake a cake for them at School, but were also equally excited to decorate and bite into the delicious chocolate cake. The lip-smacking session thrilled them to bits.

MRIS 21 C Activities at Bloomz BLOOMZ — TRULY A PLAYGROUND OF EDUCATION Colours in the garden stimulate our sense of sight and various colours have a huge impact on our emotions. The Bloomz children are often taken to the school garden for a Nature Walk. On one particular day the focus was on how plants grow and gardening equipments. The children of Bloomz showed great interest in gardening and took the initiative to sow seeds and water the plants. They attentively watched the gardener mowing and trimming the grass, and also using the gardening sheers. After sowing seeds in the garden they soaked a few beans and channas for the process of ‘GERMINATION ‘which was followed by the rhyme ‘channa kis ne boya kis ne boya kis ne boya ji’. After discussing the importance of washing and sanitizing hands, the day came to end with ball play.

Celebrating birthdays and outdoor activities at Bloomz

BIRTHDAY BASH AT BLOOMZ Celebrating birthdays in school can be fun for it leaves the child beaming with birthday bliss! Bloomz twins Rio and Nio celebrated their birthday at school. It goes without saying that it certainly made them feel special. Lighting up the candles, blowing them off, cutting the cake and grabbing the birthday goodies was great fun for the children. Their joy knew no bounds when Principal Ikhwinder S. Singh and Ms

Nandini, teacher at MRIS 21C joined the party. The children then went out in the school garden to water the plants which were sown a few days back by the blossoming buds.. To make the celebration complete, the children welcomed the new admission to the center ‘Rudraksh Kunwar’ who not only enjoyed his first day in school but also helped Ruhani in settling down. It was another day full of fun and learning for the little ones.

Diwali Celebrations at MRIS 21C

Halloween celebrations

With Diwali round the corner, MRIS-21C held a raft of cultural programmers. Students from Toddlers to Grade V celebrated Diwali with devotion, enthusiasm and excitement. The students of Grade IV were dressed up as different characters from the Ramayana.Various scenes from the life of Lord Rama were also presented. This was followed by the nine forms of Goddess Durga. A group dance was presented by the girls of Grade III on the song ‘Bhoomi Mandalam’. A solo dance presentation given by Diksha on the song ‘Apsara’ enthralled the audience. Finally, the quiz Masters from K.G put forth some questions at the audience. The Assembly was concluded with the inspirational words of Principal Ikwinder S.Singh wherein she wished everyone a happy, green and a cracker free Diwali. The show ended on a happy note, with the slogan ‘Jai Siya Ram’.

alloween or Hallowe’en, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October which is the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. It is the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. In keeping with the spirit of Halloween, the Early Years at MRIS 21C, Faridabad, celebrated Halloween with great gusto on 31 October, 2013. The day started off with CTA (Circle Time Activity) wherein the teachers discussed about Halloween with their students and also showed them pictures and songs regarding the same on

CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED MRIS 21C celebrated Children’s Day with a range of innovative and fun filled activities at school. Children of Bloomz were seen putting their wishes on the WISHING TREE.They also enjoyed watching the Special Assembly in which not only the teachers but also Principal Ikwinder S. Singh gave wonderful stage performances.The Bloomz children enjoyed cotton dabbing activity which was followed up by various dance numbers.

the plasma. This was followed by an assembly where all the children of the Early Years (Nursery and KG) had gathered for a time full of fun, frolic and horror. The assembly hall was decorated spookily in order to suit the theme of Halloween. Besides a lot of dance and song, tricks and treat, there was a horror-session for the children — the teachers had dressed up in black as witches and came in to join the dancing and singing. The excitement was quite palpable to say the least. The children were surprised, happy and scared, all at the same time. It was a day full of fun and excitement for the little ones. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the spine chilling session on Halloween’s Day.

MRIS 21 C GURU PURAB CELEBRATED

uru Purab was celebrated with full fervour at MRIS-21C, marking the 544th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. A special Assembly was organised which commenced with the chanting of the ‘Ek Onkar’, the opening lines of the Guru Granth Sahib. This was followed by a soulful rendition of a ‘Shabad’ by the school choir. The highlight of the day was to elucidate the importance of Nagar Kirtan and excerpts from the life of Guru Nanak which were presented beautifully through a skit. The chief guest for the day, Dr. Arundeep Singh Gill, Principal, MR Dental College, addressed the gathering. He laid emphasis on the importance of imbibing the Guru’s teaching in our daily lives. Dr Gill also congratulated the students and the staff for the presentation of a wonderful assembly.

PARAGON ACTIVITY KG

Learning about musical instruments

KG PARAGON ACTIVITY Unit 6 of Paragon for KG addresses the Essential Question ‘Why do people create Art?’ Through this Unit, the children will be learning about the Learning hands on

KG GARDENING ACTIVITY

Principal Ikwinder S. Singh wished everyone a happy Gurupurab and recited the lines at the end of Ardas. She stated that upon asking the Almighty to bless everyone, we ourselves get blessed. The assembly ended with the Ardas followed by the distribution of Kada Prasad. Learning to care for plants

T Gurupurab celebrated

various forms of Art such as Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art. The children are also learning about Bali, the climate of Bali, the people of Bali, the clothes they wear, the food they eat, etc. and they are doing activities based on the same. As part of understanding Bali, the children created a Balinese hut. It was heartening to watch the children work with enthusiasm and diligence. Not only do such activities reinforce the learning, but also help in strengthening the eye-hand coordination and the motor skills. PRE-K PARAGON ACTIVITY Unit 6 of Pre-K Paragon addresses the Essential Question ‘Why do people create Art?’ Through this Unit, the children will be learning about the various forms of Art such as Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art. To strengthen the understanding of music and musical instruments various activities are being held at School. One such activity was held at MRIS 21C Faridabad, through which the children were shown the various musical instruments and also shown how and why each instrument produces a different sound. They were told the difference between string, wind and percussion instruments. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activity and clapped along all through the session

he students of KG participated in a Gardening Activity as part of the Theme ‘Flowers and Plants’. The gardening equipment such as the lawn mowing machine, gardening scissors, spade, watering can, etc. were shown to the children and the use of each was explained to the children in detail. It was heartening to see the children as they watched the gardener demonstrate the use of each of these with keen intent. They enthusiastically participated in the discussion regarding the variety of plants around them and enjoyed watering them as well.

CELEBRATING HINDI WEEK

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bhivyakti,’ the Hindi Literary Week commenced on 24th September, 2013 at Manav Rachna International School Sector 21-C. The first day of Speaking on Hindi week the even witnessed a plethora of activities and competitions where the students showcased their love and respect for the Hindi language. The students of grade I participated whole heartedly in the Crossword Activity and the students of grade II participated in the Fun with Sentences activity by quickly arranging the given jumbled words in a sequence. The students of grade III were no less spirited in participating at the ongoing Hindi Literary Week. They showed their vigour in the Poem Recitation Competition where they recited the poem on ‘Nature’ from their Hindi text book. The students of grade IV showcased their talent in the Word Ladder Competition in which they proved their mettle by opening their treasure of vocabulary. The day ended with an Intra-Class Crossword activity for grade V in which the students participated with a lot of enthusiasm.

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LANGUAGE A TOOL TO IMPRESSIVE LEARNING SPORTS COACHING CLASSES Sports at MRIS-21C, Faridabad, once again came into the limelight when the School started conducting extended sports coaching after classes got over for the children. Parents welcomed this decision and started sending their wards for various sports practice classes. MRIS-21C provided special coaching in Taekwondo, Chess, Carrom, Skating, Basketball and Gymnastics. This has helped to boost the confidence of the children and made them more energetic.

anav Rachna International School (MRIS), Sector 21C, Faridabad, celebrated Language Day through a grand spectacle of songs, dances, book releases, poetry and drama on December 14, 2013. The event ‘Exploring Beyond Horizons—Kshitij ke Paar’ was attended by a galaxy of senior dignitaries, most notably, Dr N.C. Wadhwa (Vice Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University--MRIU), Col. (Retd) V.K. Gaur (Director, Manav Rachna College of Education ), Nisha Bhalla (Executive Director, MRIS 21C), Dr M.K. Soni (Executive Director & Dean, FET, MRIU), Mukesh Gambhir (Director, Manav Rachna Community Radio Station), Professor I.K. Kilam, (Dean, Students Welfare, FET, MRIU), Sanyogita Sharma (Director, MRIS 21C and Principal MRIS, Charmwood),Dr M.M. Kathuria (General Secretary, Manav Rachna Education Society), Dr Chavi Bhargava (Director, Faculty of Management Studies, MRIU), Simon Ruscoe Price (Paragon Implementation Specialist), Simi Wolfe (Paragon Partner Advisor), among others. The programme, attended by parents of the school students, showcased the importance of four languages—Sanskrit, Hindi, English and French—through colourful stage presentations put up by MRIS 21C students.The occasion also provided the perfect platform for the launch of two noteworthy books—‘Sanrachna’, a collection of poems compiled by students, parents and teachers of MRIS 21C and ‘Gunjtey Ehsaas’ a book of poems by Mukesh Gambhir (Director, Manav Rachna Community Radio Station). Welcoming the dignitaries and parents with

“abhinandan, swagatam, welcome and bonjour”, Ikwinder S. Singh (Principal, MRIS 21C) said, ”Language has no barriers. It is the most incredible gift to mankind which gives voice to human gestures and emotions. ” Thanking everyone present on what she said was “a proud and intense moment” for MRIS 21C, she explained that students were there to highlight the different languages through their creativity, skills and talents. The event started off on a traditional note---with the lighting of the lamp of wisdom, Saraswati vandana and the chant of the gayatri mantra. This was followed by a poignant tribute to Manav Rachna’s founding father, Late Dr O.P. Bhalla, in whose memory a minute’s silence was observed. The programme venue soon reverberated with an audio recording of Late Dr O.P. Bhalla’s words of wisdom and encouragement. Addressing the gathering, Vice Chancellor Dr N.C. Wadhwa recalled late Dr O.P. Bhalla’s tremendous zeal and quest for perfection. He pointed out that it was largely due to late Dr O.P. Bhalla’s commitment towards the spread of quality education that Faridabad is today an educational hub. His thoughts were echoed by Dr M.M. Kathuria, who recited from the book ‘Gunjtey Ehsaas’ which was released earlier in the day by Executive Director Nisha Bhalla and Vice Chancellor Dr N.C. Wadhwa. The book, which contains a luminous simplicity, is an expression of Mukesh Gambhir’s thoughts on life, love and personal experiences. Speaking on the occasion, Col. (Retd) V.K. Gaur gave a whole new dimension to the programme when he recited slokas from the

Bhagvad Gita and recalled the rich legacy of the Vedas and its impact in our day to day life. MRIS 21C’s Language Day also witnessed the release of ‘Sanrachna’, which according to Director Sanyogita Sharma, was “a symbol of creativity”. She pointed out that Manav Rachna stands for holistic growth of its students and encouraged the parents to be proud of their children. The students were truly at their creative best, as they performed at what was called a ‘festival of languages’. They professed their love for languages through a wide variety of stage presentations: by enacting yajnas and scenes from the Mahabharata, performing a nukkad natak on rising inflation, putting in a rhythmic dance performance based on Bhupen Hazarika’s ode to the Ganges and jiving to a catchy grammar song.The stage adaptation of ‘Snow White’ and a cultural presentation of France greatly captivated the audience. Executive Director Nisha Bhalla thanked the dignitaries for their wise words and said it was “a great opportunity to give a thought to language which is always an incomparable asset”. Ms Bhalla added further, “We at MRIS always try to make communication better and will work hard to keep late Dr O.P. Bhalla’s vision alive.” She hoped everyone would continue to acquire more knowledge and wished “Happy Reading” to the enthusiastic audience.

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LEARNING IS FUN Visit to Stellar Museum

VISIT TO STELLAR MUSEUM, AMBIENCE MALL, GURGAON Students of MRIS 21C visited Stellar Museum, Gurgaon in December’ 2013. The extremely interactive and play-based exhibits in the museum enabled playing and learning for the children in many exciting ways. The museum’s vibrant and lively ambience was a visual treat for the students. The museum’s different sections like ‘Build it’, ‘Discover it’, ‘Live it’, ‘Splash it’, ‘Create it’ fully lived up to their names in giving children rich hands-on experiences. Activities like ‘Redirecting dam’, ‘Pin art’, ‘Glass painting’, ‘Roller coaster ride’, ‘Getting to know flora fauna of 7 continents’ were a hit amongst the kids. Refreshments were served in between the activities. Students thoroughly enjoyed the trip and came back enriched with augmented know how and enhanced logical thinking. DENTAL CHECK-UP Oral hygiene is as important as our own personal hygiene and keeping this in mind or Dental check-up camp was organized. Our little one confidently got their teeth checked by our own known doctors from Manav Rachna dental college. A demonstration of the correct way of brushing teeth was also given children were also reinforced towards brushing as least twice a day. It was a Healthy Teeth Day. ADVENTURE CAMP Students of MRIS Sector 21C had a day full of escapades and fun on 16th December’ 13. The day long camp was organized at MRIS Charmwood .Children dressed up in track suits and sports shoes seemed all charged up to take on the adventures awaiting them. Sudden change in

weather and a thick blanket of fog did not deter zealous children from reaching school in time. Rappelling, Flying fox, Commando net, Crossing River bridge are some of the activities students tried their hands at. The magic show at the end of these games helped students to sit, enjoy and relax for a while. Thereafter, campers moved to the dining area for the evening snacks and then to the ground again for the Bonfire and a dance party. Children thoroughly enjoyed dancing with their teachers to their favourite numbers around the bonfire. The day ended with children carrying back home lovely memories and enriching experience of adventurous camping

Dental check up camp

Adventure camp at MRIS 21C

EPSI

ROLE OF PRIVATE SECTOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI) a catalyst nodal agency organized its National Conference at Chandigarh recently. The topic of discussion was “A New Era of Industrial Development in Northern India – Role Of Private Sector Educational Institutions”. The conference was inaugurated by Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana. Also gracing the occasion were dignitaries: Dr. G. Viswanathan, President, EPSI , Dr. H. Chaturvedi, Alternate President, EPSI, Dr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University and Treasurer, EPSI.

he conference was held on October 18, 2013. Speaking at the conference in Chandigrh,, distinguished leaders from the Education sector and Corporate Sector spoke about the contribution of private sector institutions in the development of the industrial sector. They all agreed that the Government(s) should encourage the private sector educational institutions and encourage Public- PrivatePartnership. Almost 180 Institutions participated in the meeting and they were addressed by the following dignitries: Dr. G. Viswanathan, President, EPSI, Dr. H. Chaturvedi, Alternate President, EPSI, and Mr. Prashant Bhalla, Treasurer, EPSI . Inaugurating the conference, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, said that Northern States have seen a big leap in Private Self Financing Professional and Vocational Institutions in the last 15 years and have also made a reasonably good progress in industrial development. He also pointed out, that Haryana in particular had done exceedingly well in both the sectors in the last one decade. He emphasized that time has come when both the sectors are required to compliment each other by sharing knowledge base and resources. Industry is the largest employer of students who pass out from educational institutions. The Chief Minister emphasized that his Government would make all efforts to increase industry academia interaction. He also applauded the efforts of Education Promotion Society for India for their commendable work. Dr. G Viswanathan, President, EPSI and founder of VIT University said, “While government dismantled the License & Permit Raj for the industry in 1991, the same continues in the education sector. The current laws that the MHRD is mooting are retrograde to the growth of education sector.” In order to expand Higher Education the Goverment. should en-

PROMOTING INDUSTRIALISATION: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda (centre) being felicitated by Dr G. Viswanathan, President, EPSI and Dr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University and Treasurer, EPSI, at the recent Education Promotion Society of India National Conference that was held at Chandigarh

courage more private investment to be made in Universities & Colleges. He mentioned that private sector has contributed immensely towards increasing GER. However, to leap from the current 12% to 25%, a lot of private sector role is envisaged. Government must facilitate rather than obstruct the growth of private sector. Mr. V. Ramaswamy, Global Head, Small & Medium Business, Tata Consultancy Services in his speech said that Indian Education System had seen a huge transformation from gurukul centric system in ancient India to modern day technology driven institutions. He said that educational institutions traditionally have been knowledge centric and have nurtured talent in this direction, whereas the industry has been skill-centric and has its processes revolv-

ing around skill at the work force. The time has come to plug this gap by more and more interaction at all levels. He observed that some of the institutions in India have leveraged technology to make improvement in the quality of teaching learning process but this aspect needs to be proliferated in a big way. He appreciated the efforts of EPSI in bridging the gap between industry and academia. Dr. Chaturvedi emphasized, “Indian Higher education sector has played an important role in developing demographic dividend of India. But, to move forward, we need to have cooperative environment from the policy makers.” Government must facilitate rather than obstruct the growth of private sector. We need to ensure a positive climate for growth of education sector. Self regulation is also a power tool. He

EPSI

Dignitaries on the dais at the EPSI National Conference with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda

further said, “EPSI and Private sector institutes have tried to reason out with the government, but the regulators have been snubbed repeatedly. He also requested that Government should open up the education sector, rather than over regulate the sector with draconian laws. If education system has to flourish in India, increasing competition is the only answer.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University and Treasurer, EPSI put forward his valuable thoughts and said: The topic of the theme has been chosen

carefully by EPSI looking at the growth and development of Industry output in Northern India in general and Haryana in particular in last decade under the stewardship of Ch Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Haryana. Private Sector Educational Institutions have taken the onerous responsibility of providing access, equity and quality in Education, supplementing the efforts of the Government. In past two decades, Northern States attracted huge capital investment in academic infrastructure in professional courses including Engineering & Technology, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Management and Computer Application etc with Haryana taking the lead. Dr. O.P. Bhalla, founder visionary, Manav Rachna Vidyantariksha established first self financing Professional College in Faridabad & South Haryana in the year 1997 which ultimately led to ‘Manav Rachna’ adding on Institutes, University, Schools in Delhi-NCR. Now also a campus in Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonepat, a dream project of our Hon’ble Chief Minister Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda Ji, where Key Education Entities from Govt./Private Sector have started setting up campuses. The Government of Haryana under the able leadership of Sh. B.S. Hooda ji has provided whole hearted support to Private Initiatives in the field of education in the State. We are indeed personally indebted to Hon’ble

“AN EMERGING INDIA”

ith this belief MRIS — 14 Faridabad, organized an Inter House Street Play Competition for the students who are the future citizens of tomorrow. It was a wonderful experience for the students of Grade 7 and 8 as well as for the teachers to showcase the evils and the problems faced by the society at large. Students depicted issues of the present day society which are hampering its growth . Red Jaguars and Yellow Tigers bagged the First Position with a wonderful performance on women empowerment and cleanliness. On the other hand, Green Leopards and Blue Panthers showed as runners up and they depicted inflation and child

Chief Minister Haryana in supporting us for all our initiatives which later changed the education canvas of Northern India. EPSI boasts of members across the country consisting of almost all reputed Universities, Colleges and other Institutions established by eminent Education providers in the Private Sector as well as some of the Public Sector Universities, Associations of Educational Institutions, Corporate / Industry Members across sectors such as IT, Consulting, Manufacturing, Services etc. Since its incorporation in 2005, EPSI has been organizing large number of activities across the country. It has the privilege of having eminent Indian personalities as Chief Guest on various occasions and platforms including Former President of India, Minister of HRD, Govt. of India, Deputy Chairman – Planning Commission, Central Ministers, His Excellency Governors and Chief Ministers of States, Chairman Knowledge Commission and many others. EPSI with a mandate from education University(s) and institutions across the country shall be able to carve out directional path to support and build educational infrastructure, quality delivery and futuristic vision to enable our stake holders meet their objectives effectively.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

labour. All the performances were categorically magical that it became difficult for the judges to decide for the winner. Ms. Sanyogita Sharma , Director of MRIS -Charmwood , Ms. Mamta Wadhwa - Principal and Ms. Shalini Bindra Head Junior School appreciated the students for their remarkable performance. “PREPARED TO WIN” Readiness of body and mind to face can overcome any challenge… with this flowing zeal, the students of class 3 of MRIS -14 qualifying the intra class stepped forward to inter class finale of ”Inter Class G.K. Quiz contest” on

29-10-13. The contest showcased three rounds, namely general round, visual round and the rapid fire round. All the eight teams gave tough competition to each other and finally team from class 3rd F shined out as winners. The audience also got a chance to bag the badges of appreciation by participating in the audience round. The programme was graced by the presence of the Principal, Ms Mamta Wadhwa and the Head Jr. School Ms. Shalini Bindra. They appreciated the efforts put in by the students, parents and the teachers. Quiz contest Quiz is a form of game or mind sport held to assess the children on their knowledge, abilities and skill. Keeping this in mind, MRIS-14 conducted a Quiz contest on 24.10.2013 for Grade II students. All the participants participated with great enthusiasm and confidence. It was a great learning for all the students as well as for the teachers.

MRIS Sector 14

RESOLUTIONS FROM MRIS SECTOR 14 Saumya Arora

I WILL BE A GOOD CITIZEN ‘Good resolutions are simply checks (cheques) that men draw on a bank where they have no account’. Every year we should plan something new because resolutions help us to learn from our mistakes which we have committed in the previous year and improve them. As the sun shines and brings happiness all around, so after a long period of time, we should also start a new journey. So, my resolution for the year 2014 is to give back to the country, help the needy and poor people spread greenery by planting saplings. Keep the surroundings clean and green. Overall, my resolution is to become a cultured and civilized citizen of the country. I will do my best. ‘If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world’. Following the quote, I will work towards my aim of becoming a good citizen of the country and treat everyone as equal. Saumya Arora X-B, MRIS Sector 14

TURNIG RESOLUTIONS TO MISSIONS Every new year’s eve has been a time for looking back into the past, but more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. People change with time, so do their aspirations. If seriously taken, New year Resolution is an opportunity to gauge our goals. For some persons, it is an opportunity to try something new or adventurous. But a major problem with a new year resolution is that it just envisions the end-goal and not the process. “Getting good grades” is a nice resolution to make, but it doesn’t actually mean anything unless the student defines what ‘good grades’ mean to him/her. Is it an A1 or it just comes to an end with a B1 or A2? More importantly, the student must define the process of achieving it. In fact, one should abandon the use of word “Resolution” entirely. It seems to be boring. The one with serious aspirations must use the word “Mission”. Because, those with a Mission do whatever it takes to achieve the goal and those with a Resolution come up with lay excuses that why it is not possible and

Harshit Madan 9-C, MRIS Sector 14

This year I shall donate my pocket money to a charitable organization for the betterment of the society, be it distributing food to the poor or a blood donation campaign. I know I can’t do this on a very big scale now, but I’ll do my best. Also, I shall encourage my colleagues, family and friends to do so. No effort is big or

small.

abandon it in a few days. So this time, make a Resolution, not to make any furthur resolutions. And if not possible, turn your Resolutions into Missions! Arpit Chawla XI C, MRIS Sector 14

VARDAAN THE WIZKID

ardaan is a student of KG-5 MRIS-14. He is our budding sports star and complete package of various co-curricular activities at a very young age. His achievement over the years have made us all proud. Here are some of his accomplishments:

TODDLERS • 1st Position- Peapod opening competition 2011 • 1st Position- Cycle race 2011 NURSERY • 1st Position- Colouring Competition 2012 • 2nd Position- Fancy dress competition 2012 • 1st Position- Origami competition 2013 • 1st Position- Animal race mini Olympia 2013 K.G. • 2ndPosition- Colouring Competition 2013 • 1st Position- Fancy dress competition 2013 • Out of 9 competitions, he is first in 6 competitions and second in 2 competitions. •

SPORTS ACHEIVEMENTS • 1st Position- Inter School Manav Rachna skating competition in sector-51, Gurgaon • 1st Position- District beginner’s roller meet 2013 • 1st Position- Inter school skating competition, May 2012 • 2nd Position- Inter School colouring competition, May 2012 • 1st Position- Inter School skating competition organised in D.A.V. Sector-14 in June 2012 • 1st Position- Inter School colouring competition organised in D.A.V. Sector-14 in June

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2012 2nd Position- Attrakt skating competition in November 2012 2nd Position- Inter School colouring competition in November 2012 2nd Position- Skating competition organised by Annanya Village in 2013 2nd Position- Skating competition organised by Attrakt in D.A.V. school in 2013 2nd Position- Skating competition organised by A.V.N. School Sector-19 in 2012 1st Position- Inter School skating competition in A.V.N. School Sector-19 in 2013

MRIS Sector 14

WALKING AHEAD OF TIMES

ooking at the successful introduction of ‘PARAGON’ and overwhelming response of the students and the parents of Grade K to grade II MRIS 14 decided to take it further to classes pre K,III and IV. A Parent Orientation Programme was organized for the parents of these students in MRIS-14 to make them aware of ‘The Paragon’, a world class curriculum for cultural literacy, intellectual, capital and future preparation. The programme was commenced by the Head Jr. school Ms. Shalini Bindra. The Principal Ms. Mamta Wadhwa lighted the ‘Lamp of Education’ and welcomed the parents thus acquainting them to Paragon. It was also presided by Ms. Helan Kavangh, the Executive Vice President of Mosaica Education International. She personified Paragon

as ‘Global Exposure’ and to inculcate the leadership qualities in the younger generation. Mr. Simon Ruscoe-Price, the Paragon implementation Specialist, India explained the various methodologies and strategies undertaken by the paragon teachers in delivering the paragon curriculum. He also answered to all the queries. It was followed by the participation of the Parent panel, wherein the parents of the students who are already exposed to Paragon were delighted to share their views and experiences. They said that their kids have become more inquisitive, are learning the values of life and are developing good skills which shows an overall improvement in other subjects too. They also added that it was not only a learning experience for students but for them too.

A JOURNEY TO SPACE–AT MRIS 14

he special assembly ‘A Journey to Space’ presented by the students of class 3 of MRIS-14 was an enriching experience thereby enhancing everyone’s knowhow about space and the celestial bodies. It seemed to be a real journey wherein students confidently expressed themselves . The audience were astounded to listen to the various amazing facts about space. The students portraying themselves as famous astronauts like Kalpana Chawla, Rakesh Sharma, Neil Armstrong etc. were surely successful in mo-

tivating their fellow friends to become like them. The audiences was mesmerized throughout the assembly because they all actively participated in the ‘Quiz round’. The students also presented a foot tapping song ‘I m gonna be an astronaut’. It was a moment to congratulateOn the sports side it was a moment of pride as students Jasnoor Singh Bajaj of Grade 4 and Saraansh Agarwal of Grade 5 brought glory to the school by winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the State level Skating Championship.

Hindi Diwas celebrated

We are proud to speak Hindi

Hindi Diwas celebrated at MRIS Sector 51, Gurgaon

THE MAGIC OF WORDS@ MRIS 14 “We are what we think With our thoughts we make our world”

nterclass English Extempore Competition organized for Grade 4 and 5 provided students with an opportunity to give words to their thoughts and views . The Competition focused upon developing the child’s creative thinking, his views, ideas and thoughts which could actually help a child exercise his intellectual abilities. Students came forward confidently and expressed their views eloquently. They were able to impress and leave the judges and the audience amazed and spellbound. It was really a hard time for the jury to choose the winners as every child voiced out his very

best. Head Junior. School Ms. Shalini Bindra appreciated the efforts of the students and motivated children to indulge themselves and spend more time in reading books stressing upon the fact that books are man’s best friend. DUSSEHRA: THE TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL A special assembly was conducted for the students of classes 3 to 6 to sensitize and equip them with the importance of the festival and the message it carries along with it. The assembly commenced with a poem and a talk show. The “Ramleela” performed by the students of grade III, IV and V was the highlight of the show. Children came dressed up in different characters of Ramayana and enacted their roles amazingly which left the audience mesmerized and enthused.The audience also witnessed the dance performance which grabbed the attention of everyone thus leaving everybody in a festive mood..

MRIS Charmwood & 51 Gurgaon

THEME ASSEMBLY GRADE — VI TO VIII

anav Rachna International School Eros Graden, Charmwood, Faridabad organised a theme assembly for Grades VI to VIII on 27/12/2013 where in the students showcased their talenets and skills imbibed by them in the ongoing session. The assembly was a panorama of music, dance, art & craft, languages, mime, science fiction and knowledge.It was a magnificent show which displayed the creativity of students in myriad ways. It was presided by Mrs Sanyogita Sharma, Director Principal, Manav Rachna. The programme began in an auspicious manner with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra followed by a French prayer Tu Le Shouz Purwu and Krishna Stuti. The show stealer was a Mime which highlighted the side effects of the usage of mobile phones in our lives. The students depicted their learning in the Paragon classes through the programme -Glimpses of Ancient Civilizations.

A Science Fiction — The Mangal Visit exhibited the dream envisioned by the students which showed experiences of the students while living on the Red Planet in the future. A panel discussion was presented by the students of Grade VIII on the Expectations of Parents. The hardest stage of a human’s life is, arguably, the adolescent years. It’s that phase when defining changes take place as one bids farewell to the carefree simplicities of childhood and steps into the stressful seriousness of adulthood. At the same time parenting in this age is a daunting task. What makes it more challenging is our sky high expectation from the children. The parents

should give the children the roots of responsibility and wings of freedom. This message was conveyed by the students very convincingly. The ballet left the parents speechless. As New Year is round the corner, some students presented important events of the year titled” Bidding an adieu to the year 2013. The audience was left spellbound by the beautiful performances given by the adolescents.

EVOLUTION — A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY…… MRIS 51, Gurgaon put up a creative show through their science exhibition titled EVOLUTION – A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY……

hildren with inquisitive minds had an arena to display their talent, satisfy their urge for learning and have fun at the same time. On 14th December 2013 the objective of the science exhibition was to focus on science, technology and their relevance to society. The exhibits included different fields from sports, dance, art, transport etc. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms Bharti Arora – IPS Joint Police Commissioner (Traffic), Gurgaon along with Vice President –Dr. Amit Bhalla, Chairman - Mr Rajesh Kalra, Executive Director — Mr GauravRai, Principal - Ms. Dhriti Malhotra, Vice- Principal- Ms Seema Malhotra There were still models, working models, and projects presented by the students from classes KG to VI which stole the hearts of the dignitaries and other guests

Dignitaries inaugarating the function

Celebrations MISS ASIA PACIFIC WORLD 2013 IS A MANAVITE Shrishti Rana makes all of us at Manav Rachna proud! An ex student of BJMC the lady has taken the India flag across the globe

t is indeed a moment of pride for the country and Manav Rachna International University to see Shrishti Rana being crowned as Miss Asia Pacific 2013., This 21 year old , poised lady , over shadowed 49 other contestants in Korea and went on to win the coveted Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Korea on October 30, 2013. Shrishti Rana a BJMC (Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication) from the 2012 batch from MRIU said while sharing her thoughts “I wanted to join the media, so I joined mass communication course. I would like to thank my faculty and management at Manav Rach-

na International University for helping me become more confident. It’s a dream come true for me to achieve victory at an international platform. ” Shrishti who looked gorgeous in a Falguni & Shane gown also won the best National Costume Award in an outfit depicting the national bird of India – Peacock. Congratulating Shrishti on her big victory, Dr Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna International University said “We always knew that Shrishti had the inner potential, she has always been poised and we were sure that with her grace, she would be able to achieve victory at a global platform”. Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MRIU said, “It surely is a moment of pride not only for the Manav Rachna Family but for the citizens of India.We take pleasure in congratulating Shrishti and wish her luck for future fashion pageants .”

LAUNCHING CLP AT MRIS-21C, FARIDABAD

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aining of knowledge is important. More important is how you can share this knowledge with the society…” These are the so very true Words of Wisdom of our Late Chancellor Dr. O.P.Bhalla Sir, that finally versioned at MRIS21C on 26 December, 2013 when COMPUTER KNOWAGE, the CLP programme was launched. This is, but just the first step, to reach out to the senior citizens and house wives, enabling them to get computer friendly in order to get connected to their loved ones and also to complete the basic technological requirements in a house. It was heartening to see that over forty candidates turned up on the Orientation Day. Even more elating were their honest confessions and READY – TO – LEARN attitude. This ten day programme would formally begin from January 07 , 2014 comprising of theory and practical classes. The volunteer staff members and students definitely need a clap for rendering their services in helping our citizens become computer friendly. Together, we have a long way to go, learning and sharing, not just on the keyboard but also little joys of everyday.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT MRIS NOIDA

o celebrate the spirit of Christmas, a two day event was planned by MRIS Noida. The festivities began from the school campus. This which was followed by various competitions for the kids of the vicinity to paint different Christmas themes. Day 1 was dedicated for in house celebrations with a fun filled Christmas Jamboree. The students and parents came together and played various games. Hot mouth savouring dishes lifted the spirits and the enthusiasm level of one and all. The whole school was decorated in white and red, with balloons, wreaths and Christmas balls and stars. The beautifully decorated Christmas tree and artistically crafted Fire Place added to the ambience. There were fun games, food stalls, recreation corners, Christmas goodies and to top it all, Santa Claus distributed gifts, candies and cookies to one and all. To conclude the event on day 2, the kids from the nearby society displayed their innate talent to paint the canvas their style. The fancy dress competition organised saw the little ones and their parents walk the ramp together in perfect beautiful attire. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Shri Rama Raman, Chair-

man & CEO Noida Development Authority who lauded the school’s vision and efforts to lead the students towards holistic development. He also blessed the young learners to be leaders of tomorrow and pave the way to a progressive India. The event left moments to treasure.

Heads of MRIS Noida felicitating Mr Rama Raman CEO Noida Development Authority

Children singing Christmas Carols with Santa Claus

DSF

ACTIVITIES BY DEAN STUDENTS’ WELFARE This body has been formed in October 2013 and comprises of students from all Faculties and Institutions of Manav Rachna Campus. They promise to hold events at regular intervals to make college life eventful and happening PAST EVENTS October 2013 Ø 23rd October — Manav Rachna Mascot competition announced, some 11entries received by 15th Dec 2013, entries to be closed by 31st Dec 2013. Ø 29th October — Card innovation event organized by a group of civil engineering students of FET, MRIU. 160 students from different faculties of MRIU participated in this event where students were expected to prepare a two /three floor structure from set of playing cards. These structures had to pass the test in terms of their weight bearing capacity as a civil engineering concept. Ø 31st October — Manav Rachna Youth Parliament organized by a group of first year B.Tech students from FET, MRIU. A total of 40 students from all departments and disciplines of the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions group took part in the event. This was a single committee event which aimed to familiarize Manav Rachna students with the parliamentary style of debating. NOVEMBER 2013 Ø 22nd November — Student Talent Hunt. Over 300 students from all across the Manav Rachna Campus participated with full enthusiasm and showcased their talent in Singing, Instrumentals, Dance, Painting, Debate and Declamation, Theatre, Photography, Arts, Literature, etc. This event has helped us in identifying suitable talent in different areas of extracurricular activities and for formulation of proposed societies. Ø 25th November — Film Review Event (Wake Up Sid, Lakshya and 3 Idiots) Around 10 entries were received.Two best entries were declared 1st and 2nd on 16th Dec, on the basis of the written review and individual presentation. Ambika Dutta (1MA, psychology, FMS) and Vishnu Aditya Kashyap (5mech, FET) were declared 1st and 2nd respectively.

Prerna Pundora sang beautifully

Ø 30th November — A Faculty Talent Show was organized on 30thNov 2013 in A Block auditorium Over 30 faculty members from all across the Manav Rachna Campus participated and showcased their talent in Music, Dance, Rangoli making, Poetry, etc. Audience present was highly appreciative of this event. December 2013 Ø 13th December — A Group Discussion was organized by the recently formed Manav Rachna Literary Society in the Basket Ball Court corner, opposite E block on 13th Dec 2013. Over 15 hostel students participated in the GD. The topic for discussion was “Influence of Social Media on the Indian Society”. Certificates were given to all the participants. Ø 18th December — A Drive to distribute

winter clothing to underprivileged has been initiated by a group of 3rd sem Civil engineering students under the MRSRS. Collection process has started and distribution will happen from 28th Dec onwards. Ø 24th December —A Christmas Celebration Event was organized in E block first floor for all the foreign & Indian Christian students of Manav Rachna. The event saw the presence of dignitaries like the VC, ED (Admin), Director Sports, and others. The event started with some Christmas Carols sung by both Indian & foreign students, thereafter cake cutting and then a snack party. Dean: Prof I.K.Kilam Co-ordinator for students’ welfare: Nidhi Kukreja

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ACTIVITIES AT FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL VISITS Students of Master of Physiotherapy from Department of Physiotherapy and students of M.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics), Faculty of Applied Science visited the Defense Laboratory (DIPAS) under the Ministry Of Defense on October 25, 2013. The institution is dedicated to Physiological, Biochemical, Biomedical and Molecular (Proteomics and Genomics) research in relation to holistic health and performance improvement of soldiers. The visit was facilitated by Dr. Mantu Saha, Scientist, DIPAS. FAS students also visited Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jama Milia Islamia on November 18, 2013 to widen their horizons and update themselves with the equipments to study electrical activity of muscle, hemodynamic parameters ( power lab AD instruments) for cardio vascular research and polysonograph equipment for studying human sleep and exercise evaluation system. CME ON RECENT ADVANCES IN SHOULDER ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION Faculty of Applied Science, Manav Rachna International University organized a CME on 26-11-2013 by reputed orthopaedic surgeon Dr J.Maheshwari, specialist in shoulder and knee conditions. The session commenced with Dr. G L Khanna, Dean, FAS introducing Dr. J Maheshwari highlighting his expertise and the service to the community at large. Currently the director of Knee and Shoulder Clinic and Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, he is a pioneer in starting and promoting modern surgical techniques of knee and shoulder surgery. The CME was attended by more than 100 Physiotherapists. Dr J Maheshwari enlightened with thorough knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of various shoulder conditions Like Frozen shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis, dislocation, separation etc. It was an excellent opportunity and exposure for the students to widen their horizons in dealing with difficult conditions of shoulder problems. UNICEF COLLABORATES WITH FAS UNICEF (supporting the Ministry of Health

Coverages and Family Welfare) in collaboration with Faculty of Applied Science, Manav Rachna International University conducted a study program under Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) in Delhi arm from 17th to 30th October 2013. The students of Department of Nutrition and Dietetics were engaged in collection of data, data coding and data entry followed by interviews with key officials. This provided students with field learning experience on nutrition methods. All students engaged in this field exercise will receive a letter of appreciation from UNICEF.

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STUDENTS’EXPERIENCE

got a golden opportunity to work with UNICEF on a research study on WIFS programme – ‘Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation Programme’. According to this programme weekly iron folic acid tablets are given to children from classes 6 to 8th. The major work was to evaluate this programme and to study the reasons of side effects of the tablets through personal interviews with children. I had a great exposure through the project to learn the qualities of leadership and companionship. I also got an opportunity to learn the skills of questionnaire filling, personal interviews, coding etc. In all, it was a really brilliant experience working with UNICEF which was a combination of hard work and enjoyment with the whole team. I am really thankful to Manav Rachna International University and UNICEF for realizing my potential and giving me a chance to show my work. It was a lifetime experience. Mansi Rajpot

ur University gave us the lifetime opportunity to work with UNICEF India on a project named “WIFS — Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation”. In this project we had to examine the anaemia related problems in school children and also to the effectiveness of the WIFS programme ongoing in Delhi Government schools. It was

a great experience as we learnt the method of data collection, interviewing etc. We also learnt coding method for the filled Questionnaires. I also became aware of understanding anemia and other health related problems prevailing in our

society, especially school children. So overall it was a great learning experience for me to get golden opportunity to work as a volunteer for UNICEF India and the society. Shalini Thakur

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