Greenfield Public akshSchool Magazine Year 2017-18 “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Editor’s Note
Write something you can fight about. Because that’s how you change the world. That’s how you create art.- by Geoff Goins. So true! Writing is indeed the cornerstone, to engendering a better world. It is also the art of massaging words. The power of a pen is enormous. It can achieve more than a mighty sharp-edged sword. Spoken words have limited audiences and are ephemeral. Words written with certitude have the power to transgress continents for generations. Year 2017-18 has been an amazing year for Greenfield Public School. We are excited to share some the creative articles, essays and poems presented by our students. Greenfield Public School has always strived to bring out the star in every student by leaving no talent unexplored. It has been our endeavour to tap the writing talent in the students of the school and present a quality literary magazine that is rich in content and a good source of knowledge for students as well as educators. We are looking forward to continuing encouraging students to actively participate and write in the coming years. We would appreciate your feedback on what you think of the same, so that it can be incorporated in the next year’s addition to give you the best reading experience. Our sincere thanks to our honourable Chairman and Vice-Chairman for their vision, encouragement and support in publishing this magazine. Special thanks to our dear principal, Mrs. Aruna Iyer for her help and support every step of the way. And last but not the least our thanks to the school STUDCO for encouraging and motivating the students to write. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their immense support and feedback which has resulted in a terrific school year again.
I’m a teacher who teaches from the heart, not from the book. Curated and edited by Suparna Shankar
From the Principal’s Desk
CREATIVITY IS INTELLIGENCE HAVING FUN!!!
- Albert Einstein
To celebrate the creative intelligence in our students, we at Greenfield have strived to put together a school Year Book. We wanted to give our students a platform to showcase their creative expression. It was heartening to see many of our students coming up with articles, pieces of art, stories, poems, jokes and more. From nowhere and from out of the blue, there were artists, writers, poets popping up from all corners of the school! The school was abuzz with a flurry of activities. I wondered where were all these talented kids hiding all this while?!! We dedicate this book to our legendary Chairman and Vice Chairman for creating this opportunity for us to foster and mentor the innate talent in the children our parent community has placed under our care. This is our first Year Book, and we hope to bring it out each year with a more colour, creativity and diversity. Without much ado, I welcome you to dig deep into the pages and see for yourself the myriad hues our students have used to express themselves. Happy Reading!
Contents An Interview with the Honourable Chairman and Vice-chairman
Page 4
Poetry Corner
Page 9
My Interests Story Time Quiz Time
Page 14 Page 38 Page 44
General Knowledge
Page 44
Laughter’s the Best Medicine
Page 47
Getting to Know Ms. Pragathi Artist’s Corner Apple of My Eye Achievements
Page 49 Page 52 Page 58
Page 59
An Interview with the Honourable Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Dear Sir, many of us seated here have admired your persona and desired to find out the secret behind your success. Though teachers occasionally meet you, seldom have they mustered up courage to pose these questions to you or our vice-chairman. Today, on their behalf I would like to ask few questions based on their requests. Q. Sir, our first question to you is, what are your plans in the near future, about adding another school to the list of your prestigious institutions?
Q. Thank you sir! This question is for our vicechairman. Sir if you had not entered the line of education where would you have seen yourself?
Chairman: It's takes just 3 minutes to make up your mind and open a new school. But it can take over 45 years for the dreams to come true. I have no such plans as of now. All I want to see is GPS deliver successfully, exceed expectations and be called the best school in the neighbourhood. With Vice-chairman: I'm a the handpicked faculty and your dedication, I don't educator at heart. I'm see that day too far. learning a lot about
the nuances of school administration from my mentor - my father. It has been a great journey so far. Education has been in my bloodline and I'm proud to second the legacy. Q. Sir you have won accolades and several awards including the Aryabhatta, Kempegowda and Vishwamana for your dedication and accomplishments as an educationist. How do you feel? Chairman: (In all humility) I believe the awards given to me and my schools are only because of my teachers. Thank you all for your dedication and support. Q. Sir, with your experience in running education institutions for over to four decades, could you highlight your opinion on teaching ideologies in the education system, which have gradually been changing? Chairman: I have mixed feelings about it. In the earlier days, teaching was considered a noble profession. I'm from a generation where teachers were revered and taught with passion. Parents and pupils looked up to them. Teachers had successfully herded their pupils towards nation building. But today I see that passion missing in most schools. It has come to be more like 'I pay, you teach'. The teacher's passion is being drained by various extraneous circumstances.
This generation is the brightest we have seen. The new generation knows more and has learnt to seek information independently. With having said that, teaching today has also taken a giant leap. Physical and social sciences have played a key role in introducing new
contraptions, retaining strategies, and many modern scientifically proven teaching techniques. This generation is indeed lucky. Q. To the vice-chairman: Sir how has your journey been, in matching up with your father's footsteps? Vice-chairman: Honestly it has been very difficult. To establish and deliver, is not an easy task. But my father always says, 'Do not reinvent the wheel. Start off from where I left. Use my knowledge and experience and march ahead'. Now, I have learnt to just follow his footsteps and learn, instead of learning, relearning and then following. My father is a maverick. Where my thoughts end, his begin...
Chairman: Basically, every teacher must first be a mother at heart. Her love and affection must make the children want to come to school each day. She must make their classroom feel like a second home with her warmth and affection.
Q. Sir you are well known in the circle for your employee retention. Teachers just don't want to leave your schools once they join. What is the secret behind this?
Q. To both: Sir 'Behind every successful man is a woman' they say. Who is that special woman you give this credit to?
Chairman: I believe in keeping my teaching family happy. My schools are like a mother’s home to them. My teachers are loved and respected. I understand the social pressures on a working woman and have always been accommodating.
Chairman: My success has been in two stages. The first stage of success was laid by my mother. 'Make no enemies, and use kind words' she always said. Her values of love, compassion and Q. What advice would you like to give your happiness in sharing will always be with me. teachers to your teachers to bring in a change in the present education system?
And, I have followed her to the tee. I have no rivals or enemies. (Smiling) So my mother always calls me ‘The King’ and my son ‘The Prince’. The second woman I draw my inspiration from, is my wife because of her honesty, innocence and support. She has never questioned my decisions and has always stood by me.
Vice-chairman: I draw my inspiration and strength, from my mother. I am not a social animal. I am dedicated, and passionately enjoy what I do. I share everything with my wife and draw strength from her support and advice at times. She is my best friend! Q. One last question Sir. Pedagogical methodologies are seeing a revolutionary breakthrough and new contraptions are given in the hands of many students today. What is your take on it? Vice-chairman: Yes, there is a breakthrough, but being a parent myself I still believe some of the old techniques must not be done away with. Supportive instruction, memorisation, ample reading and writing practice is a must. Students in the developed countries today, use only digital books and computers with auto-correction, inbuilt calculators etc. They have lost touch with working independently. They cannot spell or calculate simple math problem without the help of their tablets or computers. How independent is that? Old teaching techniques are crucial for these basic skills. An ideal education system must have a ripe balance of following good old methodologies and new technologies.
The Parikrama Address School Health Award 2018
Poetry Corner Chocolates By: Meenakshi Grade V Chocolate, chocolate, why are you late? Is this my fate to wait for a Chocolate? You’re so sweet, so I cannot beat. But that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the treat. You have many nuts which makes me go nuts. When I do eat the nuts, my mouth itself shuts. Chocolate, chocolate, if you are late, Then how will I get your chocolaty taste?
SONG: My Best Teacher By:Mahi Grade III I have the best teacher la lala She is my best teacher just like my ma mama My teacher’s name is Ms. Edna No one can replace her nanana! She reminds me of my favourite flower rose. When she teaches me and twitches her nose. I got the best teacher La lala She is my best teacher just like my ma mama.
For My Teacher– Sree Nidhi Grade II
My best teacher is the teacher, who taught me last year; She took away all my worries and my school fear; She always made me laugh; And my worries became half. My best teacher she is my best friend; She will be my best teacher till the very end.
Leopard – Aryan Appachu Grade IA Here is my leopard, He lives in a forest. He likes his forest very well. He hunts for his prey when he wants to eat. He climbs up a tree when he wants to sleep.
The Cheetah - Hibbah Grade I Cheetah, cheetah is his name, He is wild, not tame. He can run very fast, In a race he will never be last. He loves to climb trees, Up in the branches, he is with the bees. His legs are strong, he is not lame, Because cheetah is his name.
Forever Mother – Suparna Shankar
ನಮಮ ಮಕಕ್ಕಳಳ Shubha ಮಮುದಮುದ್ದುªÀÄzsÀÄ ಮಮುದಮುದ್ದು ಮಕಕ್ಕಳ ಳ ಭಭಾರತ ದಳದೇಶದ ಕಮುಡಿಗಳಳ ಇಇಂದಿಗಳ ಎರಳದರಳ ಧಳಧೈರರ ವಿಧಳಧ್ಯೆ ವಿನರದ ನದೇರಮು ಆಗಮು ವಿರಿನಭಾಳಳರ ಭವಧ್ಯೆ ಭಭಾರತದ ಗಟಟ್ಟಿರ ಬಳದೇರಮು ಗಭಾಇಂಧಿತಭಾತ ಕಇಂಡ ಕನಸಮು ಶಶ್ರಮಿ ಸಿರಿ ಮಕಕ್ಕಳ ಳ ಅದನಮುನ ಮಭಾಡಲಮು ನದೇವವು ನನಸಮು.
My baby for you I shall never die, The promise I made you will always comply. What's in a mortal form? Like old clothes they must go. Don't cry my love, mom’s with you like a shadow to follow. In the peaks of all your success and glory, will never tire listening to your story. On your medals and trophies among the crowd, I'll be standing with you happy and proud. When your happiest moments and celebrations fill, my nurturing ghost is by your side still. My baby for you I shall never die, The promise I made you will always comply. If you ever feel belittled by jealousy and envy, by your side my hero I'd totally disagree. In times of anguish pains and fears Your mother is with you shedding her tears. In whatever you do and wherever you play, I'll be watching over you night and day. My baby for you I shall never die, The promise I made you will always comply.
Slam Poem -Jia Arun Grade VI
My Speed
Today…. My speed bowed in respect to me, The turns got angry and challenged me. My hurts gave me strength not pain, What I wanted I could gain. I would like to give myself a chance to fight, If I can curse the sun in the night. But I think so that this is right; I f I can curse the sun in the night.
तनहना-Anuradha
तनहना तनहना हहढूँ महैं, तनहना तनहना हहै रनात | इस रनात ककी हही तरह, गम कझे सनाए ममें डढबही हहई हहढूँ महैं | ककतनही अकझे लही, ककतनही द:म खही हहढूँ महैं आकखर क्यरों इतनही द:म खही हहढूँ महैं ? शनायद इसहीकलए क्यरोंकक अकझे लही हहढूँ महैं | अकझे लना तहो चनाढूँद भही हहै गगन ममें , कफर भही परढ ही चमक और खश म ही हहै उसममें | तलनाशनना हहोगना मझम झे उसही खश म ही कहो ,
ढढढूँढढनना हहोगना मझम झे अपनझे हही अअदर उस खश म ही कहो | रहना जना सकतना हहै खश म रहकर तनहना , पनाई जना सकतही हहै बल म अदही रहकर तनहना , पना सकतझे हहैं सफलतना सअघरर्ष करकझे , पना सकतझे हहैं आकनाश कझे तनारझे सअघरर्ष करकझे | हनाढूँ , पनानना हहोगना मझम झे खश म ही कहो , तहोडढनना हहोगना मझम झे आकनाश कझे तनाररों कहो | पनाऊढूँगही महैं आकनाश ककी बल म अदही कहो , सफलतनाकहो तब , नना रहहगढूँ ही महैं द:म खही नना अकझे लही , नना तनहना।
Our School- Arfa Mohammadi
Greenfield Public School gives us education, And a long summer and winter vacation. Eight periods each day, Lots of games and fields to play. One has to work hard, To get a good report card. One has to do lot of exercises, To get medals and prizes. Boys and girls here don’t scream, We all work here together as a team! Students here don’t waste their time in gossip, But try their best to keep their promise!
Green Day Celebration
Art Derives Inspiration from Nature
School Infirmary
Animal Day
My Interests Help Help! Save Our Environment -
Kunal Grade V
Our environment is the surrounding we live in. It provides us with many things like air, water and sunlight, without which no one can survive. Modern man is selfishly and recklessly cutting down trees for construction purposes, furniture, paper, entertainment and more. Urban factories are discharging toxic effluents into the ponds and rivers, thus contaminating water and its dependent flora and fauna. Factories are also polluting the environment by discharging toxic gases, carbon and other dangerous elements into the atmosphere.
I would like to conclude June 5th is observed as ‘World Environment Day’ to make this message with a slogan people aware of the benefits of a clean environment, to all. “Be the solution conservation, long term ill-effects of pollution to plants and not the pollution.” and animals, and its global impact. “Nanha Paudha Tulsi Ka hai bahut hitkaari. Anek rogonki ekdawa, hai bahut chamatkari. Tuli is commonly known as Holy Basil. It is an herb and is considered as the Queen of Herbs. It carries both medicinal and spiritual significance. Like any other plant, the Tulsi plant needs sun, air, water, soil and space to grow. It takes around 1-2 weeks to germinate. It is considered holy in the Hindu religion and is believed to be blessed by lord Vishnu. Tulsi is believed to be the manifestation of God in vegetable kingdom. It also has amazing medicinal properties as it contains antibacterial, antioxidants and antiviral agents. It is used to treat common cold, improves vision, good for stomach and controls blood pressure.
No wonder it is also called as the Wonder Herb!
Tulsi–Daksh
Grade II
What is so special about these pictures? -Suparna Shankar
Humeria Mariam Grade III
Mahi Karnika Prasad Grade III
Education merely does not stand for academic excellence, it stands for overall physical, mental and personal development. An institution that can meet all these aspects, is indeed imparting real education. Developing ‘Emotional Intelligence’ is an important aspect of education, which most schools find it difficult to accomplish. Emotions play an important role influencing compassion, enthusiasm, motivation, aspiration, success and much more. It was a hair-raising moment for me when I learnt that, little students of Grade III expressed their emotions innocently to the Principal, through hand-made notes which read “I like you Principal Ma’am. Even when you are sick you stand out and say hello to us every morning.”They observed, learnt, and concluded. I’m proud as a teacher, to learn that we are imparting something more - beyond text-books….
Take a Break Mom–Students of Grade I “Wake up it’s examination day today” says mom feebly. She has been in pain lately. I wash my sleepy eyes and take my text book to study. She brings me a cup of milk. She is looking very tired. Mom has been sick for two days now. I know why she can’t see a doctor. She has been very busy taking care of the house and helping me prepare for my exams. Now she is making breakfast for me. Oh mom! When will you take care of yourself? I want you to get well soon.
World Humanitarian Day
Dams-Mahi Grade III What is a dam? A Dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams. Dams also prevent floods. They are usually constructed to store water in a reservoir, which is then used for a variety of applications such as irrigation, hydro-electricity and domestic water supplies. Dams are built on rivers using earth, rock and concrete fill. The first known appearance of a dam was in the year 1165. Did you know there are 16 dams and reservoirs in Karnataka and major dams are used to produce hydro-electricity and irrigation?
Interesting facts on ‘The King of the Jungle’- Prahaas Grade I A lion is carnivore with a brown mane. It is the only big cat which lives in groups called Pride. The lioness (female lion), takes care of her cubs till they are 2 – 3 months old. The scientific name for lion is Panthera Leo and its family name is Felidae. Lions grow up to 4.5 – 6.5 feet in length and live for 10 - 14 years. An adult lion’s roar can be heard up to 8Kms away. Lions run at a speed of up to 81Kms per hr. A lion’s heels don’t touch the ground when it walks. A lion may sleep up to 20 hrs a day.
Fire Drill and Safety/Rescue Operation Skill Training
Using Manipulatives in Math Classes.
Yakshagana Vishwagana- Pranav Raghavendra Grade I -A
Yakshagana! The word itself has a great ring to it. It is a rich traditional folk art of coastal Karnataka and other Kannada speaking regions. The literal meaning of Yakshagana is song of Yaksh (third exotic creatures except Gods and Humans as per mythology). It is a popular folk-theatre form of art with a long history of nearly four hundred years. With a unique harmony of music, eye-catching costumes and authentic styles of dance it carries great aesthetic as well audial appeal. Its improvised gestures and acting with spontaneous dialogues are not only appealing but also enjoyable. It is mainly found in Tulunady and some parts of Malenadu Karnataka and Kerala. Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn. Its costumes consist of a headgear, Kavach that decorates the chest, armlets that decorate the shoulders and belts. Mirror work on these ornaments help to reflect light during performance and add more colour to the costumes. Armaments are worn on a vest and cover the upper half of the body. The lower half is covered with Kachche, which come in unique combinations of red, yellow and orange checks. Stories in Yekshagana are called “Prasangas� and are selected from the Mahabharata and Ramayana. A typical Yakshagana performance consists of background music played by a group of musicians known as Himmela, and a dance and dialog group known as Mummela. Friends, the onus is on us to encourage and retain this traditional folk dance,
because arts such as Yakshagana and others have brought the coastal regions of Mangalore and Udupi their unique identity.
Nagarhole National park: -by Sreenivas Grade V
The beautiful, Nagarhole National Park is alsoThis luxuriant forest with known as Rajiv Gandhi National park. It is in bamboo thickets is also a good Mysore district of Karnataka. The park derivesplace to see elephants. The park its name from ‘Naga’ meaning snake and ‘Hole’ boasts of rich forest cover, small referring to streams. streams, hills, rivers and many valleys. It has a great predator to It was an exclusive hunting reserve for the prey ratio. The river Kabini is kings of the Wadiyar dynasty, the former rulers the main source water for the of the Mysore kingdom. It was established in animals in this reserve. 1988 and is a tiger reserve. Some of the other animals housed in the reserve are leopards,It is one of the must see cheetahs, elephants, barking deer etc. Nagarholedestinations in Karnataka. If you National Reserve was declared as the 37 th tigerhaven’t seen it yet, do make it a reserve in the year 1999. It is a part of the point to plan your next trip to mesmerizing Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve whichKabini this holiday season! is currently takencare by the UNESCO world heritage committee.
The Amazing Veena – Nishant Yadav Grade VI
Veena is spelled as Beena. It is theThere are 2 kinds of Veena. The South oldest string instrument of India.Indian Classical Veena is called a Lute Ancient texts mention that Muniand is used in Carnatic music Narada is credited with inventing theperformances. The Sitar is the more Veena. Goddess Saraswati is also seen modern and a North Indian classical holding a Veena. music instrument. It was invented in the 6th century andVeena is made of raw tools and jackfruit was mostly used in Southern India. Awood as it is strong and does not break veena has 7 strings and 24 frets whicheasily. sound the same. There are many typesThe body is made according to the size of Veena; such as Rudra Veena, Mohanof the player. The musical sound Veena, Saraswathi Veena, Vichitraproduced has a calming effect on the Veena etc. listener. Some of the famous Veena The middle long portion has frets justplayers are Jayaraman, Niranjan Haldar like a guitar. That is where musicaland Asad Ali Khan. sounds of different pitches areFriends, I would like to conclude by produced. It looks like the human spinalrequesting everyone to protect and cord, doesn’t it? Focus on the structure.respect ancient instruments like these, as Yes! the spinal cord was the inspirationthey are a part of our cultural heritage for Narada to create this instrument. and we have learnt so much from them through the years.
My Role Model Mr. Narayan Murthy of Infosys–K Prashant Grade V Mr. Nagavara Ramarao Narayan Murthy, predominantly known as N. R. Narayan Murthy needs no introduction. He is the father of silicon India. An IT industrialist and co-founder of the well-known corporation Infosys Technologies. Narayan Murthy was born on 20th August 1946 in Mysore and was brought up in a middle-class family. Despite having studied in government schools and facing many difficulties in his childhood, he managed to complete his B.E in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mysore in 1967 and M. Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 1969. Poverty and social upliftment issues were always a provide basic health and major concern for him. Job creation and finding a education to the unique entrepreneurship idea was the only solution underprivileged children of for these social evils. So, Narayan Murthy, alongIndia. with six software professionals founded Infosys in I’d like to conclude by sharing 1981 with an initial capital injection of Rs. 10,000, Murthy’s inspiring quote with which was provided by his wife Sudha Murthy. At you all. Infosys he designed and successfully implemented the ‘Global Delivery Model’ for IT. He served as theHe says: “Honey for me is for CEO of Infosys for 21 years from 1981 to 2002 the public. We are temporary custodians with lot of wealth and was succeeded by Mr. Nandan Nilekani. that should be given to the He has been a great inspiration for all the Indian less fortunate people of youth and has proved time and again that we don’t India.”
need to abandon our motherland to be successful. Hard-work, dedication and noble ethics are all thatThis attitude of humility and it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. He hasnobility, has paved the way promised to give away a major part of his fortune to for him to reach greater NGO’s working to heights in his life.
India’s Mission to Mars – The Mangalyaan- By Mohammad Ayaan
Independent India has taken confident strides in its road to scientific development. It had launched its first satellite Aryabhatta, in 1975 since then India has emerged as a space power and achieved a lot in varied fields and I’m particularly proud of our achievements in aeronautics. The (MOM) Mars Orbiter Mission, also called as Mangalyaan is a space probe orbiting Mars since 24/9/13. It was launched on 5th November 2014 by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is India’s first interplanetary mission and has become the fourth agency to reach Mars. The Mangalyaan was lifted-off from The mission cost India $73 million/Rs. 450 the First Launch Pad at Sriharikota, crores less than the budget of the film ‘Gravity’ using PSLV rocket. Mangalyaan is which was about $105 million. the most amazing space mission in The orbiter weighs 1350 Kgs and is roughly the the world due to the following size of a Tata Nano car. reasons: Manufacturing and deploying the Mangalyaan India became the first nation to took only about 15 months, while NASA took succeed in its first attempt. nearly 5 years to complete Maven. It was the first spacecraft to be Mangalyaan is designed to observe the launched by ISRO in its entire environment of Mars and look for methane, history of 44 years. which is a possible indicator of life.
MOM’s Scientific payload: There are 5 scientific instruments on MOM for the exploration of Mars. 1. Mars Colour Camera (MCC) 2. Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) 3. Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer. (TIS) 4. Lyman Alpha Photometer (LAP) 5. Mars Exosphere Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA) Scientific Objectives: Study the effects of solar wind The exploration of Mars surface feature by and the escape of volatiles into studying the morphology, topology and mineralogy. outer space. Study the constituents of Martian atmosphere The success of Mangalyaan is a including Methane and CO2. great achievement and motivation for young India.
Warli Art -Jia
Arun Grade VI
Warli art is an art form created by the Adivasis. It is interesting and fun to learn. It is an art centered around the concept of mother nature and her elements. Warli art originated from the state of Maharashtra and is still practised today. It is found in cities like Dhanu, Jawhar, Talasire etc. The ancient people who were called the Warlis used walls of their huts as canvases. The walls were painted using a mixture of branches or red bricks as it gave a nice background to their paintings. They used a white pigment that was a mixture of rice paste and water with gum as a binder. A mambo stick was chewed at the end and used as a paint brush for texture. This form of art focuses on three main shapes; circle, square and triangle. A circle represents the sun and the moon, a square symbolizes the goddess of fertility and the triangles represent the bodies. The triangles larger at the top represent a man and the triangles wider at the bottom represent a woman. The tribals used this form of art to decorate and as a hobby. In the 1970s this ritual art took a radicle change when Jivya Soma Mashe and his son Balu Mashe started to paint. They painted not only for ritual purposes, but also for artistic pursuits. Since then Jivya has also been called as the father of Jiva art.
Transport Day – Our Traffic Lights Are the Best
World Environment Day - Save Trees for Us
The Art of Film making– Kedar Shetty Grade VI
“Lights..Camera..Action” -When we hear this, the first thing that comes to our mind is Films. Film making is a complicated process and may take years to complete. It includes many steps such as – a story, screen-writing, shooting, recording, directing, editing and The visual content motivates through finally screening. language making it an enjoyable and th Film making was first introduced in the 16 valuable teaching tool. Films are made century using black and white picturesinteresting with the help of special effects arranged in order. In the 1970s, with theand sound effects. Chemicals are used to invention of videos and cameras motionshow different things such as smoke and pictures came to be produced. Rajafire. Computers play a pivotal role in Harishchandra was the first Indian black andfilmmaking today as they are used for white feature film released in 1913 andediting, music, placing, animation etc, Kisan-Kanya was the first Indian colour film It is also interesting to note that various to be released in 1931. subjects like physics, chemistry, and Films and televisions are an integral part of a mathematics play an important role in student’s life because they not only entertain film production. I have chosen to do my but are also a source of knowledge. Manyresearch on films because they increase educational videos are available today whichour curiosity and enhance our knowledge. make perfect sense to use in the classrooms.
What does freedom mean to you? - K Prashant- Grade V Freedom may mean many things. It could mean freedom from something to some, while it could mean freedom to do or be something to others. Freedom to some may be the right to choose what they want and follow their dreams without any fear or restrictions. For a child, it could mean freedom to choose what to eat or when. For a teenager it could mean freedom to choose his or her career path. Freedom is choosing to live life to its fullest, dreaming, expressing, discovering, learning, sharing and achieving. Omkara Hills- Sree Nidhi Grade II Hi Friends! Today I’m going to tell you about a special temple I visited with my family called the Omkara Hills. It was founded by Shri Shivapuri Mahaswamiji. This beautiful temple also has an ashram. I enjoyed the scenery around the temple. There were lots of carvings, and sculptures. One of the main attractions of this place is the huge clock tower built by HMT. It is supposed to be bigger than the Big-Ben clock tower in London. The clock was supposed to chime the sound of a conch being blown followed by the om sound five times at the striking of every hour. Sadly, the clock has stopped working now. Nevertheless, its beauty cannot be ignored and is a must-see destination in Bangalore I feel.
In memory of our beloved Dr. APJ Kalam –
Prashant Grade V
Dr. Kalam visited several schools and influenced many students during his presidency. He was honoured with many prestigious awards like the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. He was honoured with several state awards too. His books ‘Wings of Fire’, ‘India 2020- A Vision for new millennium’, ‘Ignited minds’, “A Dream is not that which you see while ‘My Journey’, ‘Mission India’ sleeping, it is something that does not let youand ‘You are Born Again’ are sleep.” - Dr. APJ Kalam. one of his best literary works. These are the words of a great scientist, thinker, writer, motivational speaker and above all andLast but not the least, as a extraordinary human being; Dr. Avul Pakirstudent, I feel proud as an Indian Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam better known asto celebrate our beloved Abdul Kalam. He was also fondly known as theKalam’s birthday on 15th October as ‘World Student’s Missile Man of India. Day’. Born and raised in a middleclass family, he had seen and faced all the challenges of the middle class, but was never daunted and depressed by failures, instead rose to the height of the ‘First Citizen of India’ - The President of India in the year 2002. Dr. Kalam had three visions for India. His vision for the nation was anchored in freedom, development and strength. He saw a future in the nation only through education.
Science Projects
Different Kinds of Homes
Study of Molecules
Buoyancy: Sink and Float
Study of Metals and Non-Metals
Getting to Know the Laureate Bond -By Roshita Grade VI Ruskin Bond was born on May 19 th, 1934. He is an Indian author of British descent. He lived with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoourie India. He spent his childhood in are Jamnagar Gujarat, did his schooling with from Smartphones amazing handheld computers Schoolsystem. Shimla They and graduated year aBishop mobileCotton operating help us ininthe many 1950 after winning several writing competitions in the ways. They come with a GPS navigation system, school including the Irwin Divinity Prize and the Hailey camera, media player and many more interesting Literature Prize. He wrote one of his first short stories, features. You can internet your "Untouchable", at do theyour age of sixteenbanking, in 1951. pay Following He recently received an bills fromschool home,education, play a game, your place buddyin his high he leftchat for with his aunt’s award in 2017 at the Atta and lots more. Smartphones released from 2010 on, Channel Island UK in search of better prospects. It was in Galatta festival Bangalore come virtual assistants likenovel Siri,‘The Google Londonwith he started writing novels. His Room Literature Festival. In his of the Roof’ won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. essay, "On being an Indian", assistant Alexa, Cortana etc. What are Virtual He was awarded for smart the best British Common Assistants? They this are prize inbuilt applications that he explains his Indian Wealth writer underany 30. question Bond received the Satya Sahitya can answer almost you ask. So, what is identity, "Race did not make Akadami award in 1992 for his book ‘Our Trees Still me one. Religion did not the problem? Grow in Dehra’ as his work published in english. Bond make me one. But history also received Padma Shri award in 1994 andofPadma Now I wouldthe like to share with you some the did. And in the long run, it's Bhushan in 2014. history that counts.” disadvantages of a smartphone.
It is becoming an addiction to all, isn’t it? Recent research has shown that if you see a switched off A Fidget Spinner is my brains favourite will toy, because spins very Fidget spinner – smartphone, your shut it down fast on my finger. It was invented a woman named Nehal Grade IV immediately. For example, if you’re by solving a math Catherineyou Hettiner. It is madetoupuse of fibre metal casings. problem, are tempted yourand smartphone Some Spinners are also made of aluminum and and not Fidget your brain. copper. Some of the common names of Fidget Spinners are I’m sharing real-life experience, thatinhappened to Zapcase anda Mini Club. They come many attractive shapes, colours,onlights etc. There for aresuch twoa new my unclesizes, who played his smartphone spinners this season theleft Drone long timelaunched at a stretch, that hecalled lost his eyeSpinner vision and the Remote Spinner. Pediatric psychologists say lives that they temporarily. Many youngsters have lost their are very beneficialin for as well that as children being so involved theirautistic smartphones they fail with While believe FidgetSoSpinners help kids toADHD. anticipate the some impending danger. please refrain focus,using manyEra educators view theexcessively toy as a distraction. Hence, The ofcellphones Smartphones -Grade V from your especially they are banned in many schools across the world.
when you are driving, walking or on the road. It could cause you bodily damage or even put your life at risk.
The other down side is,
smartphones access the Internet, either through WiFi or a data package. This means that Internet access on an insecure network can put you at the risk of getting your account compromised. You could face the risk of your personal details being stolen. That's why you should completely log out of apps and websites after you're done with a session. Many smartphone owners don't do so, hence, leave their data vulnerable to hacking. So, friends, please don’t turn your friend into your foe.
Use it responsibly!
Research and Explore
School of Rock
Shhh! Silence in The Library
Ethical Hacker Rahul Tyagi -Vrishabh Nair Grade V
Almost everything you want these days is accessible over the internet. But it has also become a haven for criminals. I’ve chosen to write about ethical hacking because it has become the need of the hour. Rahul Tyagi my role model, is India’s best ethical hacker. Who is an ethical hacker? An ethical hacker is a computer networking expert who legally enters a computer system on behalf of the owner to check its weaknesses. He uses the same algorithms to test and bypass a systems defenses as his principled counterparts. Rather than taking advantage of the vulnerability, he will document the loopholes and provide actionable advice on their fixes thus, improving the overall security of the computer system. A successful test doesn’t necessarily mean a network is secure. It only means that the computer is safe from unskilled hackers. A full blown ethical hack might include trespassing into the email system without the owner’s permission and stealing all important passwords. Rahul Tyagi started out as a child, with breaking into his father’s computer several times and messing up his files and getting into trouble. Today he is considered as one of the leading security and ethical trainers available in India. Ethical hackers are called as White-Hats in internet slang. He is the brand ambassador and head cyber specialist of cyber-security. He is also the vicepresident in the ‘Cyber Security and Anti-Hacking Organization’ of India. He has also published two books ‘Hacking Crux -1’ and ‘Hacking Crux –2’. Rahul also writes poems and sings for movies in his spare time. To be a successful ethical hacker one must possess good logical, analytical, and creative skills. How would you like to be one to safeguard the future of cyberscience?
Leopard
- Aryan Appach u Grade I - A
A leopard is from the Indian sub-continent. It is a carnivore and feeds on deer, wild pigs, nilgais, common langurs, and peafowls. Baby leopards are very vulnerable so the mother hides them until they reach 6-8 weeks. They continue staying with their mother till they are 18-20 months old. Leopards don’t need much water and can hear 5 times louder than us. Female leopards are called leopardesses. Leopards urinate on trees and bushes to mark their territories. The spots on a leopard are flower like and are called rosettes. People often tend to confuse a leopard for a Cheetah or a Jaguar. Here is how to differentiate a leopard from a cheetah or a jaguar‌. Cheetah: (Scientific name: Acinonyxjubatus) No rosettes, the Cheetahs have solid, evenly distributed spots Jaguar: (Scientific name: Pantheraonca) Jaguars' markings also include rosetted dots but they sometimes have spots in the center as well as a darker, thicker outline. Typically, there are larger rosettes in smaller numbers on this species. Leopard: (Scientific name: Pantherapardus) These cats have flower like spots called rosettes in large numbers with a slightly different color inside.
Pride of India – The Taj Majal -Jia Grade VI Taj Mahal can be viewed on your eye glasses. Interesting! Isn’t it? The Taj Mahal was built with grand marbles and adorned with gemstones. It has withstood inclement weather, and other extreme The Taj Mahal which means ‘Crown of the vandalism Palace’ is an ivory-white marble circumstances for over 300 years and yet mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh stands strong and beautiful. No wonder and is one of the seven wonders of the it is a wonder! The Nobel Laureate world. It was commissioned by the Mughal Rabindra Nath Tagore, called it “The emperor Shahajahan in 1632 to house the tear-drop on the cheek of time”. tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. I see is this way, the Taj Mahal is a mustTaj Mahal is situated in the south banks of see destination for any Indian, because it River Yamuna, which looks beautiful is the pride and glory of our nation. Let behind this monument. Different locations us look at its beauty from Sahajahan’s around this monument allow you to take eyes. interesting pictures. The pictures taken Let us strive to keep it white and from here are also called as Magic Photos, beautiful as he saw it and not desecrate it because with pictures shot in certain with unwelcome vandalism. angles, the entire
Vijayanagara, also known as Hampi these days, was an The Musical Temple at empire in south India with vibrant combinations of the Hampi - Kunal S. C Grade V Chalukya, Hoysala, Pandya and Chola Dynasties. It was known for its rich culture, architecture and literature. The great mathematician Nilakantha Somayaji, and Tenali Rama lived during this period. The Vijaya Vittala temple, of Hampi also known as the musical temple was made of special material which could make music when hit. UNESCO, had taken samples of the temple to examine the material content that is producing music to this date, but has still been unable to tell. Do make it a point to visit Hampi this summer if you
can. You will love it!
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Hana Shareen Grade II
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Story Time The Frog Race
-by KulsumZoha Grade II
Once upon a time, there was a group of frogs who decided to have a race. The goal was toreach the top of a very high tower. On the day of the race, a big crowd gathered aroundthe tower to see the race and cheer the frogs. The race began, some frogs in the crowd had started to shout, “That tower Moral of the story: is so high, it’s too far, no one can ever reach the top”. As Focus on your goal! they shouted, frogs began to fall. But one frog continued Success will truly be climbing higher and higher and reached the top. The yours when you turn a crowd wondered, they asked the winner, “How did you dodeaf ear to people who discourage you. it?” It so happened, that the frog was deaf.
Once, four young brahmins decided to test The Four Learned Brahmins-by AbhidarshThampi Grade II their knowledge. They saw the bones of a lion in a forest. The first Brahmin made a skeleton from it. The second Brahmin gave flesh and skin. The third Brahmin gave it life. But the fourth Brahmin climbed on the branch of a tree. His three friends laughed at him and called him a coward. As soon as the lion got life, it killed the first three brahmins. The fourth Brahmin felt sad for his friends. Moral: Wisdom means giving knowledge in proper time.
Who Was She? -Suparna Shankar
I was only 16 and my neighbour Mr. Samson requested my mother if I could adult sit for an old woman in his house. Mom willingly agreed. I thought it would be a great opportunity to earn some pocket money since my prom was coming up. Mr. Samson was a warm and polite man. His eyes looked weary and under slept. My job was to watch television and keep an ear on the monitoring device. All I had to do, was pick up the phone and call him if I ever heard a sound from the monitor. I was advised not to enter the room as the sight of the sick old woman could perturb me. I was watching my favourite show when suddenly, my curiosity got the better of me and I slowly opened the door and peeped. I saw a tiny old woman wrinkled up like a wrung wet cloth. Her hair was silvery grey and her skin ash white. I could tell she was the oldest woman I had ever seen. She was wired from head to toe. A bottle of God knows what hung on a stand beside her bed, feeding clear liquid into her veins. The old woman was asleep oblivious to the world around her. I was both confused and intrigued. Slowly shutting the door close, I went back to watching my show. The monitor was on, but there was no sound from the room. An hour or so went by and yet no sound. Finally, I heard keys jangling as the door opened. Mr. Samson was back with a bag full of medicinal supplies from CVS. He thanked me and politely enquired if I had heard any sound through the monitor. I said it was quiet all along. He paid me my sitting fee and courteously walked me to door. I couldn’t take it anymore. My curiosity was killing me. I knew Mr. Samson was single and his parents were no more. Then who was she? As I stepped out, I gathered courage and asked him “Who is she - Mr. Samson?” He smiled and said, “She was my class teacher in Grade 2.” I was stunned. I walked back home drowned in the deluge of my own thoughts. What a teacher she must have been!
He Saw a Ghost – Meenakshi Grade V
was terrified and wasthe running downI was the street screaming. He had a ghost I Adith ever heard a sound from monitor. advised not to enter theseen room as the banging on a window and bringing a lamp towards him. I was 9:00 p.m. and the sight of the sick old woman could perturb me. I was watching my favourite show beautiful moon was shining brightly. His friends had warned him about entering the when suddenly, my curiosity got the better of me and I slowly opened the door haunted house, but he refused to pay heed as his parents had always told him “There and peeped. are no ghosts.” Now that he had seen a real ghost, he could not believe his eyes. going listen wrinkled to my parents again. Theywet don’t like Her me.”hair he thought. He I “I’m saw anot tiny old to woman up like a wrung cloth. was silvery was running villagers He described grey and herfrantically skin ash when white.the I could tellasked she what was the matter oldest was. woman I had ever all that hadwas happened when they him, theyof were But,hung thereon a seen. She wired and from head to heard toe. A bottle godterrified knowstoo. what was one villager not believe stand beside herwho bed,did feeding clearhim. liquid into her veins. The old woman was “Take oblivious me to that to haunted house,” he said. see the ghost.”and intrigued. asleep the world around her.“I Iwant was toboth confused The other villagers were shocked at his courage. They thought he was crazy. Adith Slowly shutting the door close and I back to watching my show. The monitor was was spell bound. However, he mustered courage and decided to take the man to the on, but there was no sound from the room. An hour or so went by and yet no haunted house. sound.
“This is the house.” said he. “I saw the ghost right here.” “I thinkI Iheard knowkeys this house veryaswell.” said opened. the man. Mr. He went to thewas doorback and rang Finally, jangling the door Samson with a the full bell.of A few minutessupplies later, thefrom doorCVS. creaked Adith ran The manenquired looked if bag medicinal Hebut thanked meaway. and politely and laughed. The door was the opened by an Iold man hisquiet 90s. Itallwas the man’s I back had heard any sound through monitor. said it in was along. He paid friend’s great grandfather. “I want you to follow young man.” said me my sitting fee and courteously walked me tomedoor. I couldn’t takethe it villager. anymore. “I want to prove to you that there are no ghosts.” The other villagers had gathered My curiosity was killing me. I knew Mr. Samson was single and his parents were there by then. They recognized the nonagenarian at once. They were under the no more. Then who was she? As I stepped out, I gathered courage and asked him impression that the old man was killed by the ghost. “Here comes the ghost!” “Who is she - Mr. Samson?” He smiled and said, “She was my class teacher in laughed the villager. grade 2.” I was stunned. I walked back home drowned in the deluge of my own They understood at last, what had happened. Adith mistook the old man for a ghost. thoughts…… What atheteacher she have The man had banged window, formust he had to gobeen! for a bath and there was no power. So, he had to carry a lamp with him. They all had a hearty laugh.
Montessori Moments
Quiz Time-Akash Nair: Grade V
General Knowledge
1. There’s volcano in Indonesia that 1. Which is the third largest ocean? spews blue lava. A. Indian Ocean 2. After reading this post you will not recognize that the the brain 2. Which Australian state is Brisbane, doesn’t recognise the second ‘the’. the capital of? A. Queensland. 3. Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as wallpaper. 3. Who is the largest member of the cat 4. Mammoths roamed the Earth family? when the Great Pyramids were being A. Tiger. constructed. 4. What does an invertebrate not have? 5. Receiving a text message that A. Backbone. says, “Can I ask you a question?” is 5. Which is the most common element in known to scare 99% of people! the earth’s atmosphere? A. Nitrogen.
6. You are completely blind for a
few hours every day, but Saccadic 6. Can lightning strike twice in the same Masking renders you totally place? unaware of it. A. Yes. 7. Tears caused by sadness, 7. Which country do Aborigines belong happiness and onions look different under the microscope. to? A. Australia. 8. The expiration date on water bottles is for the bottle, not the 8. Which is the world’s largest city? water. A. Tokyo. 9. Bird poop is white because they 9. Which bird has the biggest wingspan? don’t pee. A. Albatross. 10. First law of cartoon physics: gravity doesn’t work until you look 10. Is Bamboo a tree or a grass? down. A. It’s a grass
Skills Enrichment Day
बतताओं ततो जतानन- रजनन 1. ममेरमे बबीच मम जजो आए टटकटमे – टटकडमे हजो जजाए
नजाम ममेरजा जजो बतलजाएगजा , बटदद्धिमजान कहलजाएगजा।
2. एक बहजादरट ऐसजा वबीर , गजानजा गजाकर मजारमे तबीर।
रजोगगों कजा करतजा नजाश , मजारकर कर दजो उसकजा सत्यजानजाश।
3. तबीन ररं ग कजा सरंद ट र पकबी ,नबील गगन मम भरमे उडजान
यमे हहै सबककी आआँखगों कजा तजारजा , हम सब करतमे इसकजा सम्मजान।
4. रजास्तमे मम मआँह ट खजोल खडजा , अपनबी जगह पर मम हहआँअडजा। जजो भबी दपयहआँ ममखजा जजाऊआँ , सबककी बजात सबककी बजात पचजा जजाऊआँ। 5. ऐसबी क्यजा चबीज हहै जजो हहै तजो सजोनमे ककी पररं तट सजोनमेसमे बहटत सस्तबी हहै ? 6. जजसकमे लगमे उसकजो मजारमे हहै वजो हत्यजारजा न उसमे फजाआँसबी लगमे न जजाए जमेल लगतजा सबकजो प्यजारजा
7. ऐसबी ककौनसबी चबीज़ हहै जजसमे आप
कजालजा खररीदतमे हहै , जब उपयजोग करतमे तजो लजाल और जब फमकतमे हजोतजो सफमेद तजो बतजाओ ममेरजा नजाम ?
8. ककौवजा आसमजान मम उडतजा हहै मगर रहतजा कहजाआँ हहै ? ( ककैं चन , मच्छर , ततररं गता , पत्रपपेटन , सतोनता , चताककू , कतोयलता , पतानन मन )
Laughter is the Best Medicine Jokes Aditi: Grade II
SCHOOL LIFE Abhinav AllaGradeVI
Teacher: John tell me your date of birth. John: July 13th. Teacher: Which year? John: Every year. Q. What are the letters that always stay cool? A: A C Q. Teacher: Which hand do you use to write? Student: Neither. I always use a pencil. Q. Where do fish keep their money? A: In the river bank. Q. What type of jam cannot be eaten? A: A traffic jam. Q. Teacher: “You know you cannot sleep in my class.� A: I Know. But maybe if you were just a little quieter I could.
Q. Most difficult task: A. To find socks Q. Most dreadful journey: A. Way to class Q. Most lovely time: A. Meeting friends Q. Most irritating moments: A. Morning Alarm Q. Most tragic moments: A. Surprise test in the 1st period. Q. Most wonderful news: A. Teacher is absent. Q. Who is the king of all the school supplies? A: The ruler.
Q. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?
Fireless Cooking A: Because she had bright students.
Getting to know Ms. Pragathi from Grade VIII Mohan, who I give all the credit for bringing out the grace and passion for dance in me. His rounded instruction method piqued me into learning other Indian classical dance forms as well a like Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and folk dance in addition to Bharatanatyam. Q. When did you give your first public performance? A.I was 12 years old. I clearly remember the date -31st August 2016. Q. What was your experience and take away Sweet Pragathi was shy and self- from your first public performance? conscious all through the interview A. I was very nervous and I still feel nervous process, for she was too down to earth every time I begin, but as the show goes on I to realize what a role model she has gain confidence from the audience response and been. Her budding talent and support. achievements have set her apart from the rest of her school mates. Here is Q. What genre of classical dance do you one star to watch out for. perform? Q. Hi Pragathi, thank you for this A. I am mostly into temple dance performances. interview. Can you share with us at I have performed in temples like – what age, did your passion for dance Thiruvananthapuram, Mookambika, Aatugal and Thirupati. I have also had the privilege to begin? perform with my Guru on several occasions A. Hi. I started dancing from the age ofwhich I take great pride in saying. 6. It all began casually with a local Bharatanatyam dance instructor for aQ. Well! Pragati, your school is so proud of Well! Pragati, your school is so proud of while, who carved a niche for dance inyou. We wish you allQ.the best for all your you. We wish you all the best for all your my life. future endeavors. What message would you future endeavors. What message would you like to give your friends? are you being trained like to give your friends? A. (Humbly) Thanks. Have a dream, set a goalset andapursue Success will A. Thanks. Have a dream, goal with andpassion. pursue being trained by the be yours.
Q. Under whom currently? A. Currently I’m renowned dance instructor Shanu
with passion. Success will be yours.
Nine Examination Preparation Tips recommended by experts:
Practice on old examination papers One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the questions and gives you a chance to time yourself. Explain your answers to others Use your parents and little brothers and sisters to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work. Organize study groups with friends Get together with friends for a study session Take regular breaks Studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps. Snack on brain food Keep away from junk food. Keep your body and brain well-fueled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. Drink plenty of water As a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is essential for your brain to work at its best. Good luck!
Artists Corner
Hajira -Grade VI
Kedar Shetty -Grade VI
Kedar Shetty -Grade VI
Shruday Reddy -Grade I B
Siddiquah Anjum Grade VII
Arav Grade V
Coffee Art – Mahi Kumar
Ms. Neelam Kedar Shetty -Grade VI
Aadhira -Grade VI Siddiquah Grade VII
Niharika G UKG
Ayansh Nursery
Mishika Chauhan UKG
Ikshan LKG
Adorable Elementary Art
Apple of My Eye Naumika Bhalla – Mrs. Bhalla
Naumika, was born on 3rd July 2009. When I first saw her, and held her in my arms, she seemed to be a calm and quiet baby looking around with her cute little twinkling eyes. Little did I know then, that she will turn out to be a bundle of energy, curious and mischievous. As she grew, I found her to be very playful, fun loving, friendly and an affectionate girl. But at the same time, she was carefree and had a short attention span. Then the day came when she had to start her Montessori school. I thought she would cry, but to my surprise she was super excited to take the plunge into the outside world and easily got adjusted to her new surroundings. She would not want to sit for long in a place while she was enjoying her playful learning experience. She picked up spoken English with ease, though I could see that she always had reservations when it came to writing. When her formal schooling commenced, I could see that she began to lose interest in her studies. Her concepts were not clear and she was struggling with her assignments. I realised that my child was not able to spread her wings and there is something more to be done, which would allow her to learn beyond just mugging. It was then, we decided to change her school and got her enrolled into Greenfield Public School. Here, I found the teachers to be very supportive and patient. All she needed was little encouragement, a pat on her back and the freedom to think and express. Her teachers gave her all that. At home, to improve her concentration and channelise her energy in right direction, we tried to help her develop an interest in playing a musical instrument and dance. Initially I didn’t find much difference. But I never lost hope since I knew that the school is providing her with the much-needed environment and us, as parents were working extra on her weak areas at home. Slowly and surely, we began to see a change. Today, Naumika is considered as one of the brightest and the most promising student in her class.
To conclude: A small word of encouragement and appreciation can do wonders for a child’s personality.
My Child Arav’s Journey – His Student Years -by Mrs. Aishwarya Of all the phases of life, the student years are the most important, beautiful and formative part of any individual’s life. I have been a part of my child’s journey as a student from a shy introvert to a young confident boy he is today. His nursery and kindergarten years were exciting, with him learning so many concepts through wonderful rhymes and songs and dances. Concepts of colors, alphabets, complex words and seasons were sung with a mix of babbled pronunciations and interesting songs, with innocence. We would get to know something new he learned everyday. Soon, he started naming, his favorite teacher, toys, and his best friend. For a little child, what his teacher says is the final verdict and what his best friend says is the absolute truth…of the little world which was changing and expanding around him. Graduation day from Kindergarten was a proud moment not only for Aarav but for us as his parents too. He began formal schooling at Greenfield Public School with new books, and dedicated teachers teaching new skills each. It was here his exciting journey began with learning concepts of math, science, and different countries of the world through fun-filled activities. He wanted to be a part of every project and excelled at explaining what he had learnt to the class. He enjoyed public speaking, singing, skating and swimming. Not long ago, he mentioned to me that the human brain was the most complex engineering marvel and understanding the human body and its functions was beginning to fascinate him. His absolute eagerness and excitement to learn about all the different countries and their cultures also developed a love for travel in him. The world of computers, physics, biology and geography are amongst his favorite subjects today. In all his journey, I realize that his interest and passion for learning in many ways, can be attributed to his teachers who motivate and engage him in class with interesting lessons and anecdotes. It made me realize that, teachers touch student’s lives in much deeper ways than can be fathomed. I am happy, comforted and confident that my child is surrounded by such dedicated teachers who are shaping young lives in more ways than one can imagine. Just like me, I am sure in his later years as an adult, he too will look back at his school and remember with nostalgia, gratitude and pride; and remark,
“Those were the best days of my life!”.
Achievements
Shriya Mahesh -Grade I Gold Medalist: School Rank 1, Zonal Rank 1 and International rank 1, securing 40/40 in SOF Mathematics
Haniah Parvez, has won the silver medal in the Interstate Taekwondo competition 2017-18.
Students qualifying for Level 2 SOF: Roshan Kumar Grade V - Math and Science; Meenakshi Grade VI - Math; Medha Kumar Grade VII - Math
Second Prize for overall championship in Bangalore District Roller Skate Association on 14/10/17. The team has bagged 4 gold and 5 silver medals. Tenacity Name Grade Kulsum II Ritika IV Mahi Kumar IV Roshita V
Place 2nd 1st 2nd 1st
Name Aditi Agarwal Celine Deepti R Varsha R
Quad Grade II IV IV VII
Place 2nd 2nd 1st 1st
Second State Level Taekwondo Champions: 2017-18 Hania Parvez, Kunal, Prathik, Sufiaan Ahmed and Prashant
Greenfield Zest: Interschool Swimming (Freestyle Relay) GPS bagged the Silver medal. Vrishabh Nair, Manish, Daksh Nair and Nehal Gowda
Vidya Shilp Academy Interschool swimming competition Winners: Silver Medal in Relay –Daksh Nair, Kunal, Manish Gowda and Siddhanth