SPIC MACAY: Padmashri Ranjana Gauhar ji
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad in collaboration with SPIC MACAY experienced a unique lecture demonstration of Odissi by eminent Odissi danseuse Padmashri Ranjana Gauhar ji on 25th April 2019, 11:10 am. The eminent artist enthralled the audience of grade 4 to 7 along with few parents who grabbed the opportunity of witnessing this program.
The program began with lighting of lamp followed by invocation rendered by the students of Hindustani Classical Vocal basket. Ms. R. Bhargavi briefed children about Spic Macay and its vital role in promoting art and culture of India. And the program began with introduction of the artist who was accompanied the veteren artist Sri Saroj Mohanty on vocals, and Sri Praful Mangraj on mardal. She enchanted the children with a brief introduction of Indian classical dance form, and emphasized on Indian art forms and the uniqueness which merges beautifully with the cultures of India. She talked about Odissi extensively and began with her demonstration, she simplified the technical pieces for children and explained the essence of learning the dance form. She, along with her disciple Vinod Kevin Bachan engaged the audience with her playful and intriguing patterns through dance where rhythm plays a vital role. She established connections between the architectural, historical and geographical contexts of Odissi Dance and explained how it evolved.
Our Principal, Ms. Anju Wal presented her vote of thanks and honoured the artist with token of appreciation. The artist made a mark in the lives of young minds and it will be continuously cherished and admired by the ones who witnessed the show.
Save Planet 'Earth' Campaign
Since forty-nine years, Earth Day continues to bind people together to lead groundbreaking ideas. Earth Day continues to challenge ideas, ignite passion, inspire and motivate people to act mindfully. Though Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year, it entails action for the whole year. Keeping this passion in their hearts, students of grades 2 to 5 started with their special assembly on 18th April. It started with a prayer, followed by an inspiring thought by a student of grade 5. To update everyone with the happenings around the world, the news was read out followed by sharing of facts on ‘Earth Day’. Grade 2 students sang a meaningful and inspiring song. The final leg of the assembly held a surprise quiz by Grade 5 students which was followed by a Hindi poem, English poem, and a pledge. The assembly concluded with the national anthem.
Paro Anand Visit at Shiv Nadar School
The new session begins with opportunities for our students to explore different genres and meet authors who create magic through books and their myriad story telling skills. As part of our first Library-led event for this session, students of Year 2 and 3 got an opportunity to meet and interact with the renowned author Ms. Paro Anand on April 15, 2019.
Paro Anand is a Bal Sahitya Puraskar winner and often described as a fearless writer with a big heart who has written for early years to adults.
During this interaction she conducted an animated story telling session from her acclaimed book ‘Wingless’, which has been performed nationally and internationally. While she read excerpts from this book, students were mesmerized with her narration style, yearning to hear to the whole story!
Baisakhi Celebration - Early Years
We, at Shiv Nadar School, believe that learning is not restricted to books and instructions. We aim to imbibe in our children the values and ethos of very culture and community. To make our children aware of the spring harvest festival in all its essence, the children of Early Years celebrated Baishakhi on Friday, April 12, 2019.
A special musical assembly was arranged for the children and the facilitators presented a role play followed by Homeroom discussions on Baisakhi.
The Nursery children carried back home memories in the form of self-made craft. They made impressions of maize plant by finger painting.
The KG children also made a take away craft. They have wheat plant and added wheat grains using potter’s clay. The activity was integrated with Junior Math.
The Grade 1 children made their own ‘Phulkari’ art and added colours to the intricate design.
Author Visit: Ms. Nandana Sen
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad hosted the award-winning actor, screenwriter, author and child-rights activist, Ms. Nandana Sen on Monday, 15th April to talk about her new book, Talky Tumble of Jumble Farm. Just like her distinct filmography and pronounced presence on screen, Sen introduced the kids to her book with zealous energy. She took the children on a journey through a farm of antonyms, anagrams, synonyms, and much more with the protagonist of her book, Talky. The energy in the room was palpable after Sen started her presentation and the students immensely enjoyed the illustrated narrative. Talky
Beginning of a new journey…
We are delighted to inform you that the Nursery children fared fantastically well on their first day at school. With welcoming warmth and widespread smiles, it didn’t take much time for them to settle in their classes. Singing and swaying, the children were brought closer to begin the day with Circle time. A simple ‘Name game’ was played and shared names to familiarize the children with each other and also with the teacher. This was followed by a hearty breakfast of jam sandwich, pav-bhaji and roohafza milk which they relished and some even asked for a second helping. The highlight of the day was the Puppet Show based on the story- Webster J Duck. They seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed the show and also engaged in creating a craft of a duck based on the story. The also enjoyed playing with cubes, play dough, in the jungle gym and in the sand pit. The first day in the ‘Big School ‘ ended on a happy note.
Our Kindergarteners were happy to be back at school and we were delighted to see all the children well settled in their homerooms. They warmly welcomed their old and new friends and enthusiastically participated in all the activities during the day. As a part of getting to know each other they played 'Name Game', listened to the story of Chrysanthemum and made a craft depicting themselves and as always all of them had a fabulous time playing at the outdoors.
Xpress Fitness Half Marathon at Shiv Nadar School
On the 31st of March, Shiv Nadar School Noida played host to Xpress Fitness Half Marathon - an event to propel a culture of fitness in the city. The event is themed around ‘Commit to be fit’.
Participants included people across age groups as well as teachers, students and parents of Shiv Nadar School.
Familiarization Day - Grade Nursery
Eager eyes, curious minds ,beaming smiles and few teary eyed students of Nursery attended the much awaited Familiarization Day. A process where students are escorted by the parents to the respective class so that they settle in the new environment before they take off on the school journey.
The day started with the bond building activities conducted during the Circle time. There were name games and rhymes which the children were familiar with, happily clapping and enjoying songs in spite of the new faces of friends and adults all around. The teachers read a story to comfort them and keep them engaged. Every child and parent loved and enjoyed the story time and resonated with the same.
Delicious and yummy snacks were given before dispersal and their eyes sparkled with joy to see chocolate cupcakes and lemonade, which they all relished.
Towards the end they all left with smiles and waved at their newly made friends and teacher saying “ see you on Monday” and they all moved out with parents feeling more assured.
2nd Interschool Badminton Tournament
Shiv Nadar school Gurugram hoisted the 2nd Interschool Badminton Tournament under the age category of 11,13 and 16.Schools from different parts of NCR participated. The two days of tournament brought out some fantastic talent in the field of badminton. Aum Karan of Shiv Nadar school Gurugram won the first position under 13 boys and Hiyanshi Makkar won 1st position under 13 Girls category. Krishanv Puri won 2nd position in Singles under 11 boys category.
From Fear To Fascination! An engagement with Science at Primary School
In order for children to appreciate Science, it is imperative that the “fear” around the subject be addressed. Allowing children to explore science, and do hands on experiments brings down boundaries and reinforces our belief that one is never too young to explore its magic.
On 22nd of February, students of Grade 5 exhibited some interesting and ground-breaking products, based on the gravity, light and hydraulics. There was a dazzling array of models/protypes – from hydraulic lifts, automatic sensor operated dustbins, to a state of the art broom. Some creative minds even created a quiz on States of Matter. Their exploration only goes to show that young minds, when given a platform, can do wonders.
