Our Harappa Habit Heroes Awardees
In the wake of the pandemic, educators were able to take teaching-learning online due to their immense perseverance, resilience, and quick thinking. In recognition of their remarkable transition to online education, Arzoo Rikhiya and Shipra Bhartiya, teachers at Shiv Nadar School, Noida were the awardees of Harappa Habit Heroes, an initiative of Harappa Education.
More on this over here: https://skilloutlook.com/education/harappa-education-recognizes-pioneering-teachers
Team Hoverchair in the News!
With the aim of making mobility much easier and more cost-effective for senior citizens and the differently-abled, a team of students from Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon designed and engineered Hoverchair. Their project has been covered in detail on The Pioneer
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/sunday-edition/move-in-style.html) as well as India TV (https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/gadgets-class-xi-students-make-hoverchair-for-physically-challenged-know-what-is-it-653356
Fun Exercises for Pre-Schoolers!
With Covid continuing to keep us at home, it is necessary to give young children a physical outlet to expend their energy. Raspreet Sidhu, Head of Sports at Shiv Nadar School, shares 5 fun exercises parents could do with their pre-schoolers. Featured in Hindustan Times, the article can be read here
Unique Facts About Water
In her article on the baffling and unique properties of water, Rachna Arora, PGT Physics, Shiv Nadar School Noida introduces us to some truly incredible facts. Sure to take curious minds by surprise, the article featured on The Indian Express and can be read here - https://indianexpress.com/article/parenting/learning/a-science-teacher-explains-water-has-baffling-properties-6603557/
Virtual Internship - Our Student's Take
With all of the school moving online this year, so did our Grade XI internships. Our student Aadi C Krishna from Shiv Nadar School Noida has authored an article on The Tribune on his 4-week virtual experience, which can be read here - https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/reflections-of-a-virtual-internship-142072 .
Physical Literacy & Exercise!
Raspreet Sidhu, Head of Sports, Shiv Nadar School has authored an article for The New Indian Express on the importance of physical literacy and some exercises to include as a part of a well-rounded regimen, to help us deal with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Art Therapy Techniques to Bust Stress
As many of us grapple with a prolonged period of isolation, art can take a central role in enhancing the quality of our lives. Manisha Lal, Visual Art Educator (CBSE & IB DP), Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram has authored an article on 9 art therapy techniques.
It can be read on India Today at this link https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/9-art-therapy-activities-anyone-can-practice-at-home-for-better-mental-health-1709165-2020-08-08.
National Education Policy - Our CEO's Comments
With positive steps taken such as a focus on mother tongue, classical languages and reintegration of school dropouts, the recently-announced National Education Policy has been well-received by educationists pan-India. An article featuring our CEO, Col Gopal Karunakaran’s comment on the NEP can be read here.
Batch of 2020 - Toppers!
The Batch of 2020 will forever be recognised as a cohort that has had to face unique challenges, with unparalleled resilience and grace. We would like to congratulate Shiv Nadar School Grade XII for their outstanding performance in the CBSE board exams. Our toppers from Shiv Nadar School Noida and Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon have been mentioned here (https://indianexpress.com/article/education/govt-schools-power-delhi-high-pass-percentage-98-per-centclear-class-xii-board-6504431/)
and here (https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/92-36-of-students-in-haryana-clear-cbse-class-12-examination/story-AHvrJ3pp9aTuL41pbTqObP.html).
Shiv Nadar School Grade X has also done us proud with their performance in the CBSE board exams. One of the Noida district toppers, from Shiv Nadar School Noida, has been mentioned in this article. (https://www.hindustantimes.com/noida/noida-girl-gets-497-out-of-500-marks-in-cbse-class-10-exams/story-h7j1UWKMLaJTNbWxvCwzII.html).
5 Ways Students Can Succeed in Online Internships
Tanushree Sinha, Head, Career Guidance Centre at Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon, has authored an article on five ways students can succeed in online internships, to get a glimpse of the professional world. This can be read on the following link.
https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/five-ways-students-can-ace-virtual-internships/2015921/