Student Exchange Programme - VidyaGyan School -Bulandshaher
Student exchange programs offer broad-based benefits and outcomes for students keen to embark on the journey of learning. Most of these are intertwined and come together to constitute the overarching exchange experience. Some of the objectives of the student exchange program can be enumerated as follows :
EDUCATIONAL
· Awareness and adoption of alternative, multi-faceted approaches to learning.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Enhanced interest in global issues as well as broader general knowledge.
PERSONAL
· Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem.
· Maturity and social poise, fuelled by the necessity to confront challenges outside a familiar support network and comfort zone.
· Integration into another family as well as the development of life-long friendships, fostering an appreciation of home and family.
A tremendous sense of accomplishment upon completion of the exchange program encourages students to develop independent opinions,
The first leg of VidyaGyan Exchange Program commenced on 3rd October, 2019, with the arrival of 81 students and two teachers from VGLA, Bulandshahr at the Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram campus. They were welcomed by their buddies and teachers. Over the next two days, the VGLA students were engaged in a variety of informative as well as entertaining activities. 
On day 1, the students participated in activity cum discussion on sifting fake and real information, along with their Shiv Nadar School buddies. Lunch was followed by an entertaining assembly that had been prepared by the Shiv Nadar School and VGLA class 8 students together. It is noteworthy to mention that students gave a memorable performance in the limited amount of time that they
On day 2, VGLA students participated in an array of AHA arts activities, AHA sports activities, tie and dye and folder making activity with lot of vigour and enthusiasm
On day 3, as the time for their departure drew closer, the VGLA students thanked their buddies for the warm and affectionate hospitality that had been extended to them. Parents who came to drop the students back at the school campus expressed the desire to spend more time with the VGLA students. They were touched by the disciplined and dignified manner in which the VGLA students had conducted themselves during their stay at their respective buddy’s residence. Parents were unanimous in their opinion that, this was indeed an enriching experience for everyone involved and they wholeheartedly appreciated the school policy that encouraged such programs. It is noteworthy to mention that most of the parents had packed food for the students (whom they had hosted), for their journey (back to VidyaGyan campus),
School Day at Shiv Nadar University by Physics Society
The Physics Society of Shiv Nadar University organised School Day, where they invited school students to the university. The purpose was to inspire students towards a career in science by showcasing the work done in Physics at the university level. The university students demonstrated many interesting experiments to our students such as the Leidenfrost effect, Non-newtonian fluids, Ultrahydrophobic materials, etc and explained the governing principles. Students then visited the regular and advanced Physics Laboratories where they witnessed complicated equipment such the Vande-Graff Generator, Spectrometer, frictionless- surface, spectroscope, Electron Microscope, etc. The student were thrilled to try their hands on some of these equipments. They were excited towards the subject seeing its varied applications. They also got a feel of the university life, and were oriented towards the different subject choices possible. It was an eventful day and the students returned fulfilled.
SHIV NADAR SCHOOL AT CBSE GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Gymnastics team of Shiv Nadar School Noida participated in the C.B.S.E. Gymnastics National Championship held at Khel Gaon Public School from November 7 to 10, 2019.
The School team has done us proud be securing 3rd position in U-11 and 4th position in U-14 category.
Walk the Talk - Mr Ajay Vishnu
Sharing a glimpse of Walk The Talk session with Mr Ajay Vishnu held on 24th October, Thursday.
EFL Session - Technology & You- Generation Entrepreneur – Be the change maker!
We initiated our 3rd Topic of Education for Life-& Technology & You ( session 2) on , 31st Oct 2019. The session was based on Generation Entrepreneur wherein we talked about understanding the power of envisioning future and an individual's role in crafting the future, be it education, medicine, astronomy or defence. The possibilities of mind is endless when people don the hat of builders/change makers through the use of ever-changing technology. The session was curated and conducted by Mr Kumar Gaurav, who is a parent of our school and also works as Director of Technology & Digital, Publicis Sapient.
Sharing a glimpse of the same.
Aeromodelling Workshop-Grade 5
An aeromodelling workshop was organized on 1st and 2nd of November’19 for grade 5 in collaboration with India’s Hobby Shack to facilitate the application of physics (laws of motion and types of forces) in real life. The experts who worked with us involved Mr. Deepak and Mr. Vinod, who are also the founders of India's Hobby Shack.
It started with the facilitators giving a presentation and explaining theory on how the design of the airplane was developed, starting from Da Vinci’s design to the model made by the Wright brothers. Parts of the plane were explained and basics of the Bernoulli’s theorem were also discussed. Students created three different prototypes of planes, viz., Paper Plane, Chuck Gliders and Rubber Powered Models. How different aerofoil shapes affect the plane and why they are used in different types of planes was also discussed with the children.
This was then followed by the testing of these planes in the actual field. It was an exciting workshop and the children thoroughly enjoyed making and testing of the planes. It not only enhanced their understanding of the various forces, but also brought in a fun and exciting element to a physics topic like Aero-modelling.
Swiss Innovation Camp
The Swiss Innovation Camp was a 7 day camp where 4 students accompanied by a teacher travelled to Geneva, Switzerland from 13th - 19th October 2019. The camp aimed to immerse the children in the scientific innovation brewing in Geneva, which is the innovation hub of Switzerland. The Camp included workshops at CERN as well as other leading Swiss research centres. The aim of the program was to build an understanding of the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem and what makes it successful. The workshops gave the students the opportunity to experience different scientific innovation centres, interact with leading scientists involved in cutting edge research, and get a glimpse of what a career in science looks like. It also aimed to inspire children towards design thinking and research.
The main attraction of the workshop was the visit to CERN, the largest experiment in the world that aims to answer the big questions of life - ‘Where did we come from?’ , ‘What are we made of?’ and ‘Where are we going?’. Students visited CERN and learnt about its history, mission and sociology by interacting with a Physicist. They also discussed experimental tools, innovation and impact. Students visited one of the 4 particle detectors at the Large Hadron Collider - CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) in France. They went 100 meters below ground level to see the particle detector at arm’s length. The students participated in a team activity at the Globe of Innovation at CERN where they learnt many facts about CERN and particle physics in the process of completing a team challenge.
The students experienced a guided tour to the United Nations Headquarters, where they learnt about the history and functioning of the headquarters. They even witnessed a live United Nations session from the gallery. The students were made familiar with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which are a part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by 193 Member States at the UN General Assembly Summit in September 2015. They then participated in a UN SDG challenge where they had to use technology to come with a design to contribute to one or more of the UN SDGs in teams.
The students participated in a competitive Robotics and Coding workshop where they learnt how to program a robot to perform the stipulated task, in teams of two.
The students visited the first IB school ever - Ecolint, and witnessed the marvel of the progressive educational system. They participated in a STEAM Project at their STEAM lab, where they created an ECG machine with the materials available. They also learnt to create designs using a Wiacom.
The students visited the Biopark - the Biotechnology Innovation centre in Geneva. There, they were introduced to advances in the field of Biotechnology and the use of technology to support healthcare. For example, the students saw a small implantable device that can be be used to monitor the occurrence and frequency of Epilepsy in patients, helping in proper management of the disease. The students were introduced to the Blue Brain Project which is in the process of mapping the brain functioning with all its complexities, which will allow a better understanding of the functioning of the brain.
Biomotion workshop attempted to explain the laws of physics by using live demonstrations. Learning was enjoyable and interactive for the students.
Apart from the many workshops, the students participated in a Treasure Hunt where the students went out in teams to solve the clues, exploring the prominent places through Geneva in the process.
A days trip to Chamonix, France was the highlight of the trip. The group went for a hike with a guide in a small French Village amidst breathtaking landscapes. They also went atop a mountain via a cable car and explored the French Alps.
The trip saw cultural immersion in food and Swiss mannerisms. Our children got to learn the Swiss values of punctuality, cleanliness, and courtesy. New friendships with students of other schools in the group were formed. Students got a chance to be responsible and independent. It was a truly enriching experience for the students.
The 25th J.T.M Gibson Memorial English Debate - Mayo College Ajmer
Three of our students: Drisha Dadheech, Shreaya Malhotra and G. S. Charita participated in the 25 th
JTM Gibson Annual Debate competition organized by Mayo College, Ajmer in the month of October.
The students went through several rounds of parliamentary debate and made their way to the finals
against Vasant Valley School. Each of our three speakers bagged multiple best speaker awards, and
Drisha Dadheech won the overall best speaker award
Education for Life- Technology & You
We initiated our 3rd Topic of Education for Life-& Technology & You on 11th October 2019, Friday.
The session talked about the fact that It's never about the technology but what can we do with it - As technology gets into the DNA of everything we do, it is really important for us to
understand that we, as human beings are up in the value chain and it is imperative for us to understand that we need to use technology wisely and not get consumed by it.
The session was curated and conducted by Mr Kumar Gaurav, who is a parent of our school and also works as Director of Technology & Digital, Publicis Sapient.
Sharing a glimpse.
The Swimming Meet @ American Embassy School
A Swimming Meet was organised at American Embassy School on October 4th 2019. The event saw participation from over 100 swimmers from schools such as The British School, Shiv Nadar School and the American Embassy School; and Colleges such as Hans Raj College and Jesus and Mary College. We are pleased to share that our swimming team secured 3 gold, 9 silver and 8 bronze medals.
