Visit to National Museum
To take a deeper dive into history and special focus on Indus valley Civilization students of grade 6 were taken to the National Museum located at Janpath Road New Delhi.
The enthusiastic students were oriented before embarking on their visit and given an activity booklet on Harrappa. The activity booklet designed as a treasure hunt activity compelled students to view the artefacts and find answers to the questions given in the booklet. Students scanned the Harrappa Gallery and displays in a focused manner to know and understand and answer the questions given in the activity booklet.
The students looked at the presentations with interest and awe. Thy appreciated the designs on the clay pottery,the small scales and weights and the skeleton diaplayed spurred their curiosity and many questions were put to the teachers.
The booklet had questions on the various tools excavated from the various sites of Indus valley civilization and their uses. The students were very satisfied on being able to find answers and complete the treasure hunt. The students were then taken around the Shunga, Mauryan ,Kushan,Gupta and Buddhist galleries.
The visit culminated with a visit to the Anubhav Gallery designed for persons who are visually challenged and visitors are allowed to touch the artefacts for an experiential learning.
Visit to the historic Lal Qila
Students of grade 8 and 7 visited the strategically important monument of Delhi being the capital city for a good two hundred years of the Mughal rule later taken over by the British. The citadel Lal Qila or Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 with red sandstone, took nearly a decade to complete along with the new city named as Shahjahanbad. Students experienced the grandeur of the monument in the one kilometre walk along it to the entrance of the monument from Lahori gate.
They were interested to know about the moat around the fort the purpose of constructing them. The great height of the wall with vents and towers used by soldiers to keep guard and vigilant eye on the city surrounding it fascinated the students. To their right they were shown the towering minarets of Jama Masjid, the rising steeples of the Jain Bird Hospital and the Gauri Shankar white and gold Nagara style temple beside it.
Students were excited and awed by the structure as they assembled at the entrance.Students visited the First War Of Independence Museum in the vicinity and got interested in the visuals and facts they were learning from the presentations. The vast expanse of the fort with the Diwan- a-Aam and the difference in architecture in comparison to Diwan-a-Khas was discussed with the students. It was a very fruitful visit for the students
Athletic Meet - Primary
The glory of sports comes from dedication, determination and desire. As the wise say “In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is glory to be found if one has done his best.” We celebrate participation much before we celebrate a victory or mourn defeat.
The balmy day at Shiv Nadar school started with the “Athletic meet 2019” for Grade III, IV and V and non - competitive events for Grade I & II. A torch, which is a symbol of knowledge that dispels darkness, was lit by our Primary School Head, Ms. Priya Nanda who then declared the meet open. The young council members and house representatives from the four houses- Lion House, Tiger House, Leopard house and Panther house carried the torch around the field and pledged to imbibe the true spirit of sportsmanship. The students of Grade III, IV and V ran across the field in different races to reach the target line. Every race brought loud cheers from their peers for their friends as well as their houses to motivate and encourage them. The individual events were followed by Gymnastics display which demonstrated concentration, flexibility and balance that is required to perform with grace and agility. It highlighted the importance and need of teamwork to grow and excel together.
Students of grade I, II participated in different themed races including my creation, getting ready for the party, go green, hurdle race and puzzle race. This was followed by a display of a martial arts drill by the students of Grade II that left the audience mesmerized, the students of Grade I participated in different themed races including packing the bags, toothpick ballista, hungry frogs, hoop- scotch and obstacle race. The event culminated on a high note for everyone.
Pre-Primary 'Fun’ Fair
The ‘Fun’ Fair, as the name suggests was a fair meant to have fun and celebrate learning!
As a befitting end to the year's learnings, the Nursery and the Kindergarten children set up stalls with various games and activities to engage their parents.
It was interesting to see four year olds manage stalls with elan. Being true to our vision of creating leaders this was a first step into giving them responsibilities, while the facilitators stepped back. The children took it upon themselves to invite parents to the stalls as well as give instructions pertaining to the activities.
The children put up stalls of wrapping paper, cards, bookmarks, sprout salad and beverages. The collection from these stalls would be used for charity during the Joy of Sharing week in the session 2019-20
Sports Day-Pre Primary
The 5th Annual Sports Day at Shiv Nadar school was nothing short of a grand affair. Our pre-primary stars shined through the event as they displayed various skills they had learnt through the academic year. Apart from this they also performed a drill which was well coordinated and energetic. Keeping in mind the age group of our pre-primary children, there were no races planned. The motive was not to show who was the fastest but to show that all of them can perform the skills independently and at their own pace. Some of the skills around which the activities were planned include full body balance, major muscle coordination, awareness of both sides of the body, hand –eye coordination, hand and leg coordination and palmer grip!
GRADE 2 SPORTS DAY
The much awaited Annual Sports Day for Grade 2 was held on March 01, 2019 with great zeal and excitement. The Head of Primary School, Ms. Soniya Mawani welcomed the guest of honour, our esteemed parent Ms. Vinita Juneja and the august gathering. The theme this year was ‘Transport’. The event began with the torch relay. Students performed Aerobics drill mesmerizing the audience with their energetic performances. Once the races began, the air was filled with cheer and encouragement for the young athletes. Fun time with fathers participating in a flat race with their children and mothers participating in a tug- of- war between the houses added to the enjoyment.
Sports Day for Grade 1
“Talent wins games, but team - work and intelligence wins championships”.
Sports Day for Grade 1 was organized on March 05, 2019. Mr. Shivalingesh K.K and Mrs. Parul Arora, our esteemed parents were the guests of honour who graced the occasion. The programme began with a welcome speech by the Head of Primary School, Ms. Soniya Mawani and the programme was declared open by our guests of honour. To set the spirit of sportsmanship soaring, students from grade 1 lit the torch, representing strength and grit giving the day a head start.
Multiple activities were conducted through the day involving students enhancing their sportsmanship and parents who re-lived their school memories.
Surge of the Wildcats- Pre-Primary Sports Day 2018-19
Sports, in the true spirit, is conducted to foster friendship, solidarity, fair play and to promote healthy life styles.At Shiv Nadar School we gather the children and emphasize that the purpose of the game is to have fun, develop their skills and enjoy being together in a disciplined way
The Sports meet was declared open by the Pre-Primary Head, Ms. Sumita Malik. There was a drill presentation by the children followed by different races . The parents of both the forms also participated in races, reliving their childhood days.
KG Day: Learning Walk
No year is complete without showcasing the learning journey of children in Kindergarten. The KG day was eagerly awaited by parents and the students who were bubbling with enthusiasm to perform infront of them. The children exhibited the trajectory of their year-long learnings in different scholastic domains. The children spoke confidently as they addressed their parents and shared their evolvement with pride. The parents were glad to know what an enriching year it had been for the children, and how far their children had come over the year.
Up, Up and Away!
While learning about Air transport during the theme I Love Transport, the children of Pre-Primary experienced meeting a Pilot who visited our school and the process of taking a flight. With a lot of excitement, the children asked the Pilot many questions they wondered about, such as “How do you fly the plane?” or “What happens when a bird hits the plane?” Along with answering their questions, the Pilot used a model of a plane and told the children the main parts of a plane and other things associated with flying, such as Air Traffic Control (ATC) and runway. He demonstrated how the plane takes-off and lands using the different wings.
For a more holistic learning, an Airport was set-up in KG corridors. The children chose a destination, filled their boarding passes, and made their own passports. They started the process by Checking-in and getting security tags on their bags. They then proceeded to Immigration counter and got their passports stamped. Thereafter, they reached the Security check where they got themselves as well as their bags scanned. They waited in the Boarding lounge, after which they boarded the flight. They experienced the inflight announcements, the safety demonstration and ordering their meals. The children had a truly enriching experience, with many aspiring to be Pilots.
