Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon-Batch of 2020 I AISSCE Result Summary
The Batch of 2020 will forever be recognised as a cohort that has had to face unique challenges, with unparalleled resilience and grace. As they go on their next big adventure, we have no doubt they will provide some much-needed inspiration to make the world a better place.
We would like to congratulate the graduating batch of Shiv Nadar School students for their outstanding performance in the CBSE Grade XII board exams.
Staying Connected in Distance - E-Counselling for Students
Take a deep breath… This has not been easy. Without question, we are exploring uncharted territory with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Within days we experienced sudden, rapid, and unexpected disruptions in our social, economic, and psychological lives. Though children are less likely to become ill, we’re only starting to understand what the pandemic might mean for children’s mental health and emotional well-being. Since the social needs of the school students are so much greater than the adults, the lockdown and lengthy school closure during the coronavirus pandemic poses a greater risk of mental health problems.
As uncertainty builds in our daily lives, many are overcome with fear and anxiety, shifting to anger and sadness, and then back again. Feelings of stress are undeniable. And that is OK! The stress we are all feeling is natural and, in fact, it is necessary during times of adversity. Stress prepares our mind and body for action, and calls our attention to what is important. Knowing how to use that stress effectively is essential.
This is a test of our resilience. The measure of our success will be how well we cope today, at this very moment. What’s reassuring is that we have easy, internal tools readily available to us. Even when it feels paradoxical, feeling positive emotions (love, gratitude, joy) in the midst of a global crisis can promote resilience (Fredrickson, Tugade, Waugh, & Larkin, 2003).
Features of E-Counselling:
- It's difficult for children to say in so many words, "I feel worried". They express their anxiety through words like, "I miss school and friends to talk to". E-Counselling helps them unload on trained psychology counselors which further helps parents manage their anxieties knowing that the school is working for the emotional and mental wellbeing of their kids.
- E-Counselling has helped students who were already under therapeutic care to hold on to some form of stability with continued sessions with their respective counsellors.
- Counsellors have ensured timely emotional wellbeing check-ins of the teachers (old as well as new) and have discussed therapeutic ways of emotional regulation of the teachers, as well as the students.
- Counsellors have silently observed classroom sessions to assist whenever needed, and more importantly, observe student behavior to gauge their receptiveness to online learning and tailor make learning sessions for them.
The team also conducted sensitization sessions with grades 8-9-10 on gender sensitivity, sexual harassment, social media protocols after the infamous Bois Locker Room Incident in New Delhi.
Silver Fiesta - 2020
Films depict raw emotions and often show our daily lives, through a cinematic lens. Movies have helped us all escape from our daily lives when we need to and thus films are an indispensable part of our lives.
Three students of our school, Arshia Jaitli, Arnav Sachdeva and Rehat Kaur participated in GD Goenka World School's ‘Silver Fiesta - 2020’, a film critiquing competition, a way to look at movies with one’s own perspective.The event was held on 30th May 2020. The motive was not to criticize, but to understand better the perspective of filmmakers and film critics and develop a sense of direction towards the art of movie-making.Keeping in mind the lockdown and online format, the event attracted 8 schools. 9 teams including the host school team enthusiastically participated in the event. The judges appreciated the hard work of the teams and based on the set criteria declared the winners. Our students did us proud by bagging the third position in the competition. Our Principal, Mrs Anju Wal, met the children virtually and congratulated the students. She also had a coversation about their experience and learnings from the competition.
The VUCA Chronicles, May 2020: Machine Learning, Transforming the Face of Education
The new normal during the COVID-19 times has emphasized the impact of technology in making the world a better connected way. VUCA Chronicles, May 2020 Edition has students from across grades put their views forth brilliantly about how machine learning has transformed the face of education, life in the times of lockdown, handling boredom, impact on the economy and how this is the perfect time to take out passions. The edition also has some great work of writing on Benito Mussolini, Handling Failure, and a host of other alongwith relevant sketches by 6th & 8th graders and concludes with a Vocabulary of Governance.
The VUCA Chronicles, April 2020: Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
The April issue of VUCA Chronicles rightfully and timely celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the First Earth Day which was on April 22, 1970. In this issue of VUCA Chronicles one gets to read the minds of the country’s youth when they want to converse about the environment and their thought processes, the new normal of the lockdown and their experiences, and could space be another world to live in. Right from the Physics of the ‘Bey’Blades to how schooling is changing in the world of Covid-19, the youngsters all opened their hearts with their works. The edition concludes with book reviews and a very apt 110-year-old advertisement from Bell Telephone.
The VUCA Chronicles, April 2020
From the Principal's Desk
When we closed school in March, we had a reasonable belief, like many others that we will return to our physical building in June sometime. That has not happened but what has happened is a tremendous amount of upskilling and relearning by all educators in the system.
The Shiv Nadar School leadership has met more frequently than ever before to take stock of the situation and strengthen our collective vision to ensure that the Standard and Quality of Shiv Nadar School Education will remain uncompromised.
This one hiccup year in the legacy of our school, is just that, a hiccup.
I promise you that we are here to re imagine school education, even before Covid-19, and build tenacious, robust children, with lifelong learning skills, adaptability, emotional resilience and a combativeness that will stand the test of time.
To find the synergy between technology, curriculum and pedagogy has been our key area of focus in these past weeks. Much of the training has centred around striking that harmony in teaching online.
As we progress ahead, I would like you to notice the connected learning thread that we weave across different subjects so our children can make real time connections, make meaning of the body of knowledge and process concepts, experiences, online discussions and more.
Our People, Our Strength
Turbulent times test the bedrock of relationships. I would like to share with you that in our institution each one works doggedly with an unflinching assurance that their jobs are safe.
No one has been dismissed or sent away on half salary, leave without pay and such like, which is the trend of the times at present. We are flowing against the tide because to flow with it, is radically against our values and ethics.
On Another Note
The entire Faridabad team raised money to provide dry rations to our 130 strong support staff, the bhaiyyas, didis, conductors, guards, janitors and more. I attach a few pictures in case you missed seeing them. We plan to support them for the next 3 months, each one of those families and then see how to raise more money to take it till the end of the year for sure.
We are the World
I hope you enjoyed the symphony of over a 100 children, teachers and parents singing the iconic song together. In case you haven't heard this in house production of Faridabad School, its time you did. It will fill you up with surging optimism and love.
Hiring for Talent
I have inducted more than 20 teachers in the Faridabad team, in the recent weeks, all talented, competent and aligned to our philosophy. This trend to hire is clearly different, you would agree. But we believe that great teachers make great learners. And we will make no compromise to continue to provide the cutting edge education to our children in these unprecedented times.
Technology
The Institution has made massive investment in upgrading the technological frontiers of the school. Veracross, is one example of the same. This deep and incredible learning Management System is now embedded across grades 1 to 10. It will soon be populated in Early Years too. The pathway to understand and use it will be steady and staggered and we will keep you informed of the continued progress and availability of new functions.
Webinar on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Parents
We launched our first in the series of the said webinar on Thursday,4th June. Parents of grades 7 to 10 were the invitees and we addressed several questions on how to cope with the stress, children's whimsical behaviour, family and work pressures and such like. The panellists comprised, Manisha Massey, our senior school counsellor, Mamta Sharma, our parent and certified psychologist, and myself.
Or next is in the series is round the bend and we will let you know of the date and the year group. Our plan is to cover all age groups and offer this opportunity to all parents.
Assessments in Middle School
We conducted our first marked assessments with the novel use of technology for grades 6 to 10 before the summer break. The children did us proud. I believe when we assume the best intentions of people they rise to their best. Our children conducted themselves with honesty and sincerity to do the tests remotely. My gratitude to all the parents too who were our co invigilators in this process.
My Conversations with You
I have met almost 500 parents in the last 2 weeks. It was wonderful for me to see you and converse with you. I do hope that you felt equally good to connect and hear what we are doing and thinking. I certainly will meet all our parents in the days to come. It is my fortune to see the tremendous attendance for our conversations. Let’s keep it going.
Online Classes Resume Today (15h June)
As we stand at the intersection of uncertainty and strong resolve, we are luminously clear that a shut school building will not shut out the learning of our children. If anything, it will only incrementally raise it to adapt to phenomenal change, increase the reservoir of empathy and compassion in their hearts and embrace reimagined processes, skills and knowledge.
Enjoy the Experience. Feel free to connect with me to share your thoughts.
Stay Safe Stay healthy and Stay Indoors as we fight this together.
Best Regards
Anju Wal
Principal
Shiv Nadar School
Faridabad
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We are the World
Sharing with you all the cover of the song "We are the world", a collaborative work of our students, parents and teachers. Hope it brings a smile to your face and assurance to your heart that together we can face and overcome.
It's a collective effort of parents and teachers to keep the joy flowing and remain connected in good times and bad...
Source: https://youtu.be/BJHGUb-adIM
The Hindu English Olympiad Results- Session 2019-20
Total 8 Regional Rank Holders (in the Northern region)- 3 from Grade 3: Rishabh Burman, Arnav Modi and Samiddha Bhatia; 2 from Grade 5: Sana Bose and Nishka; 2 from grade 7: Rayirth Kundu and Agastya Iyer; 1 from grade 9 : Arvik Anand; Number of children who scored 90% and above in the test 7 students from grade 3- Rishabh, Arnav, Samiddha, Rishaan, Suryaveer, Aadhya, Aaditya; 5 students from grade 4- Aarav Balyan, Nitika, Kimayra, Abeer, Shiven; 2 students from grade 5- Sana and Nishka; 1 student from grade 7- Rayirth Kundu; 2 students from grade 8- Rashmita and Rehat; 1 student from grade 9- Arvik Anand. Warmest Congratulations on the spectacular performance and achievement of our young scholars. Kudos to the their mentors as well.
Cheer up and keep the optimism surging!
Enjoy reading our Principal, Mrs. Anju Wal's article in India Today that talks about the journey of dealing with the upheavals that came alongside the Covid-19 lockdown.
Here’s the personal account of a school principal’s journey of dealing with the upheavals that came alongside the Covid-19 lockdown.