Inter-School Literary Bonanza, Elixir 1.0
The Inter-School Literary Bonanza, Elixir 1.0 was held on 30th November 2019 in Shiv Nadar School Faridabad. Nine schools , including the host school participated in the competition, namely Eicher School, MDPS, Manaskriti School, Ryan International School, Grand Columbus School, DPS Sector 98 , DPS Sector 81 and Shiv Nadar School Noida .
There were two categories- grades 8 to 10 and grades 5 to 7. It included a plethora of events. The events for the senior category comprised It's Up for Debate, Visual Interpretation of a Poem, Just A Minute and Poem in the Pocket. The events of the Junior category included Twist in the Tale, Recitation, Half A Minute and Dramatic Interpretation of a prepared Extract from Prose.
The event was a grand success wherein all the teams participated whole- heartedly and gave their best. The overall running Trophy was won by Shiv Nadar School Faridabad. However, the host school graciously gave away the running trophy to the next contenders i.e Ryan International School.
The event helped students in enhancing their oratory skills along with presenting themselves on a wider platform.
'Inclusion in schools'.
On 7th December 2019, we had an interactive session by The Latika Foundation Director- Ms.Jo Chopra on 'Inclusion in schools'.
The session starts at 12:00 pm with a one hour talk followed by a half an hour Question-Answer round.
Ms. Jo Chopra McGowan is American by birth and a writer by profession.
She is a co-founder and director of the Latika Roy Foundation, a voluntary organization in Dehradun, India working for children with different abilities. She started it for her youngest daughter Moy Moy, who was 12 weeks premature and has Cerebral Palsy and a degenerative disorder.
Jo believes passionately in the power of ordinary people to change the world.She has used her peace movement organising skills to build an institution which is largely staffed by local people with limited formal education but who have a wealth of creativity, resourcefulness and ingenuity.
The teachers and few admin staff were privileged to be a part of this session and discuss children with diverse needs, their importance in our lives as teachers and a different approach to see or deal with them in schools or elsewhere.
We saw these beautiful children through the lens of Jo which in itself was heartwarming and thought provoking.
Each teacher left the room with a deeper understanding of pupils with Special needs and had endless conversations with Ms.Jo and each other post session.
Grade 9 students at VG Sitapur
The purpose of this trip was to provide an enriching experience and exposure to the students of both the school.
Children were really excited to board the train to Lucknow on 1oth December, 2019.
On day 1, the students participated in an Ice-Breaker activity, along with their Vidyagyan buddies. Children were involved in a culture-exchange through art.
On day 2, SNS Students conducted an Assembly in the morning. The students were shown around the school. Children were involved in Art and Crafts workshop and which was followed by understanding math experientially.
SNS, Students thanked their buddies for the warm and affectionate hospitality that had been extended to them. . The interaction set a spur of inquisitiveness and an urge to learn among the students.
Parents appreciated the school for such exchange programs for the students.
Sharing a glimpse of the trip.
Source: https://video214.com/play/PwCRc3r0cFHMH9Qm0Yux9Q/s/dark
Science Week 2019
“Science is not only a discipline of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.”
-Stephen Hawkings
Science Week is a fruit of this passion revelled through a weeklong celebration of Science and Technology culminating into a grand melee of experiential learning. This Year ‘Science Week’ was observed from November 11-15, 2019. We believe that the true essence of learning is when the philosophy seamlessly integrates with the lives of the learner, powering their interpretation of everything that goes around them by constantly relating to their environment. Many eminent schools from NCR and Delhi Region participated in the Science Week this year.
The week began with Vigyantram – a National level championship based on latest technological advancement, with a series of technical workshops in association with Aakaar, IIT Bombay. Interactive workshops were conducted by professionals from IIT Bombay on two consecutive days on the topic: ‘Mobile Controlled Robotics Arm’.
In the second edition of Physics Conclave 2019, the students were engaged in sessions conducted by Dr. Mick Storr, Scientist at ATLAS, CERN along with Dr. Archana Sharma, Physicist at CERN brought experimental physics alive for everyone to experience some mind-boggling cosmic phenomena.
The week entailed various other workshops and activities such as Physics Capacity Building programme, Helicopter Making workshop and a session on Chandrayan Mission 2. The hands on experiments and out of the box thinking helped students delve deeper into the realm of Physics, understand the meaning of soft landing, discuss about Pragyan Rover and explore the technical aspects of important concepts in the field of science and technology.
Doodle Fest 4th edition at Shiv Nadar School, Noida
The 4th Edition of the Doodle Fest was held at the Shiv Nadar School, Noida on November 23- 24, 2019, for school students, parents and teachers across Delhi and NCR to explore the world through art.
A first of its kind in India, the Doodle Fest combines workshops by renowned visual artists, illustrators, animators, cartoonists, graphic designers and visual storytellers and aims at:
1. Promoting the power of drawing as a tool of visual communication.
2. Facilitating a better understanding of current drawing practices, and reaffirm the value of art.
3. Highlighting the significance of drawing/art in various professions.
4. Stimulating creativity in students by giving them an opportunity to meet professional artists, who will share their knowledge and encourage young minds to explore their imagination.
5. To spread visual literacy !
The Festival, meant for students of Grades 1-12, is aligned with our vision to provide students with an environment that challenges them into discovering their talent and skills, and to inspire the joy of Art in their learning.
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Pedagogy Sharing session for Early Years parents
An orientation on ‘Junior Math Pedagogy and ‘Language Teaching Pedagogy’ was conducted with the KG and Year I parents on November 16, 2019.
The focus of the orientation was to facilitate an understanding of the junior Math approach and to demystify learning related to Mathematics in a manner where application beyond homeroom setting is possible. It also included the sharing of the approach followed in teaching language to the students and enabling parents to support their child at home with language related practices.
Career Symposium - CGC Event
Career Symposium
On 27 Nov 2019, the CGC invited subject experts and speakers from Indian institutes to address parents and students. The objective was to give parents and students a chance to understand the pathways and the way forward with subjects and admission eligibility, requirements and courses offered at different Indian universities. The speakers also guided students about subjects they can pursue at both undergraduate and graduate level.
There were five separate sessions from different streams.
The scientist from the National Institute of Immunology (NII) explained about different subject combinations with biology, which can be pursued in future, and various careers associated with this subject.
The speaker from National Institute of Design (NID) spoke about the programs offered, the eligibility requirements and preparation of a portfolio. She also shared her journey as a design expert and 'Design as a profession'.
Economics and Acturial Sciences session had two speakers who narrated their journey at Delhi University and JNU and outlined the scope of Economics as a subject.
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies has eight campuses in India, the representative talked about the selection procedure NMIMS-NPAT 2020 national level entrance test. He also gave an insight into the field of data sciences, Artificial intelligence, Technology Management, Design, Liberal Arts etc. at NMIMS.
University of Delhi - The speaker addressed the students on Courses offered at the University of Delhi, the eligibility criteria, admission process, the complexity, entrance exams, and the recent changes in the admission process.
Carnival for Kindergarten and Nursery - PRG event
A day of masti, mazaa and celebrations was the carnival on 23rd Nov. 2019 at the Gurgaon School lawns.
The theme of this year’s milieu was a colourful ensemble of “The festivals of India”; Lohri and Pongal, Holi, Eid, Diwali and Christmas. The set-up for the festivals was at various stalls created with five elements, namely, festive décor, a game, crafts corner, food of the festival and performances/storytelling about the festival. Children enjoyed the various creatively designed games, indulged in the craft activities, sat in rapt attention through the storytelling, and participated along in the performances, all the while enjoying the yummylicious food prepared for them by the parents. The accompanying parents and grandparents, too, participated in all the fun and activities with great zeal and enthusiasm basking in the glorious autumn sun.
The beautiful “outdoor weather” was a blessing, not that the organisational skills of the PRG needed any.
An event that had the little ones creating joyous childhood memories and the adults re-living their memories.
Science Week
Middle School students culminated the Science Week on Saturday, 23rd November.
THE OUTLINE:
Day 1: Science week began with a session ‘Science is for everyone’ by a grade 12 student from SNS Noida, Avi Kukshal.
Day 2: Students researched and decided their projects, which included working models, experiment demonstrations and paper presentations.
Day 3: Houses participated in an Inter-house Quiz and marked CV Raman day.
Day 4: Students worked on their models and projects in groups and set up a gallery walk.
Day 5: Science week culminated with a talk by Dr. Richa, a professor and scientist from Shiv Nadar University who works in microbiology.
She also attended the gallery walk organized by the students
Sharing a report of the event.
Physics Conclave 2019
Dr. Mick Storr, Scientist at ATLAS, CERN along with Dr. Archana Sharma, Physicist at CERN brought experimental physics alive for everyone to experience some mind-boggling cosmic phenomena.
In the first session, Dr. Mick engaged the students from Shiv Nadar School and Shiv Nadar University in a discussion on the topic ‘Antimatter’. He also took up Cloud Chamber experiment with the students through which he tried to explain how scientists think and perform hands on experiment. In another session led by Dr. Archana, the students explored the technical aspects of Accelerator and Detector.
