Celebrating the Birth Anniversaries of Shakespeare and Rabindranath Tagore at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, recently organized a series of events to commemorate the birth anniversaries of two literary giants, William Shakespeare and Rabindranath Tagore. The school aimed to promote the love for literature and reading among its students through a festival-like celebration. The events were filled with exciting activities and student-led performances, creating an enriching experience for everyone involved.
Shakespeare Day Celebrations: On 23 April, the Middle and Senior school students participated in a variety of activities to ignite their curiosity and appreciation for Shakespeare's works. Crossword puzzles and a treasure hunt were organized, engaging the students in a fun and educational manner. A special assembly on 24 April took place in the WCH, where students presented news from Shakespeare's times in the Bard's linguistic style. The assembly also featured musical and theatrical performances inspired by Shakespeare's works, including Ophelia and Love Story, Shakespeare-inspired songs, and a contemporary take on The Merchant of Venice. A quiz on Shakespeare's life and works further encouraged the students to explore and learn about the renowned playwright.
Rabindranath Tagore's Birth Anniversary: To mark the 162nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on 10 May, Grade 1 and 2 organized a special assembly. The students were introduced to Tagore's life and noble teachings in the field of culture, literature, and poetry. The assembly began with Ms. Preeti Gautam, the Deputy Head, sharing insights about different sources of inspiration for learning. Tanishq Sir portrayed Uncle Gogo, a close friend of Tagore, and interacted with the children, highlighting Tagore's significant contributions in education, particularly the establishment of Shantiniketan. Grade 1 students shared interesting facts about Tagore through an engaging quiz, while Grade 2 presented Tagore's famous collection of children's books. The assembly concluded with a mesmerizing Bengali dance performance by Grade 2 students, showcasing the song "Phoole Phoole Dhole Dhole" written and composed by Tagore. Nivaan Jain of Grade 2 supported the assembly's conclusion by playing the National Anthem on the keyboard.
The series of events organized by Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, to celebrate the birth anniversaries of Shakespeare and Rabindranath Tagore provided a platform for students to explore and appreciate the literary genius of these renowned figures. The celebrations were not only entertaining but also served as valuable learning experiences, fostering curiosity and engagement in the world of literature and culture.
A Visit to Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Saket, New Delhi
The students of Grade 11 IBDP, and History and Art & Design students of IGCSE Grade 10 visited the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in Delhi where they spent around two and a half hours. The students were greeted by the curator of the museum, Ms.Soumya, who provided introductory details about the museum. The students explored the artworks at their own pace, with some of them sketching certain sculptures, while others absorbed the ambience sitting at the centre. At the end, during a discussion session, students shared their experiences, mentioning which artworks appealed to them, and how cultures can be similar or different across different areas and communities. The students tried to explore various interpretations and observed techniques that they have been practising in their Art Room in school.
Education for Life - Program
We are ecstatic to announce that today marks the beginning of our groundbreaking initiative,' Education for Life' designed and curated by Shiv Nadar School exclusively for Grade IX and XI students for the academic year 2023-24. This innovative program is aimed at providing students with exposure and engagement to help them navigate and excel in life beyond school. It is a student-centred life skills development program that focuses on imparting critical life lessons to equip Grades IX and XI students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Today's session began by addressing the big question, "Why Study History?", particularly in today's context. The importance of understanding history was emphasized, setting the stage for the discussion on the partition of India. Col. Gopal shared insights on various personalities who played a role in the partition of India. The session delved into key takeaways, including Jinnah's two-nation theory, the unification of princely states into one nation with the efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and the upcoming discussion on the Kashmir issue in the next module Mr Adnan concluded the session by summarizing the main points and leaving the students with a deeper understanding of different aspects of India's independence and its causes.
Summer School Fair
On the 15th of April 2023, the Career Guidance Centre of Shiv Nadar School,Faridabad organized a summer school fair that aimed to provide students with an opportunity to explore various programs offered by more than 25 organizations and universities. The fair was a huge success, and we received an overwhelming response from students, parents, and faculty members. The fair Started with the Vice Principal's address, followed by understanding the importance of doing a summer program by Aamir Masood, the head of CGC. Post which the fair was opened to all the students and parents. Each organisation and university was allotted a separate booth where parents and students could directly engage with them.
Overview of the Fair:
The summer school fair was held in the Wild Cats Hall from 10:00-12:30 PM. The event was open to all high school students and parents (9-12), and more than 100 students attended the fair. The fair had a diverse range of programs that catered to students' different interests and career aspirations, including leadership, technology, liberal arts, liberal sciences, community work, robotics, public policy, and many more.
Participants:
Over 25 organizations and universities participated in the fair, including renowned institutions like Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, Flame University, OP JINdal Global University, The Big Red Group, One Young India and many more. The organizations that participated in the fair included eminent universities and organizations and edtech companies.
Programs Offered:
The fair showcased a diverse range of programs, including leadership courses, technology courses, liberal arts and sciences courses, community work, robotics, public policy, and many more. Some of the prominent programs that were offered at the fair include:
Leadership courses: Several universities and organizations offered leadership programs that aimed to enhance students' leadership skills and prepare them for leadership roles in their careers.
Technology courses: Many universities offered technology courses that covered a wide range of topics like coding, web development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and more.
Liberal Arts and Sciences courses: Students interested in pursuing courses in liberal arts and sciences had a lot to choose from, with several universities offering a range of courses in different fields like history, literature, philosophy, political science, economics, and dance and many more.
Community work: Some organizations like Tribes for Good offered community work programs that aimed to encourage students to volunteer in their communities and make a positive impact.
Robotics: Many universities offered robotics programs that aimed to teach students the fundamentals of robotics and prepare them for careers in the field.
Public Policy: Several universities and research institutions offered model public policy courses that covered a wide range of topics like environmental policy, social policy, economic policy, and more.
Conclusion:
Overall, the summer school fair was a huge success, and it provided students with a valuable opportunity to explore a diverse range of programs and organizations. The fair was informative, engaging, and provided students with insights into the different career paths they could pursue. We hope that this event will inspire our students to pursue their interests and achieve their goals. The list of all the programs that were presented and some more were all compiled and shared with students and parents to deep dive and make an informed choice for the Summer of 2023.
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Australia Day: University Fair
On April 26th, 2023, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad organized the Australia Day: University Fair for the students and parents of grade 9-12. The objective of the fair was to provide students with an opportunity to learn more about Australia as a destination for higher education, it’s universities and the courses they offer. The fair started with the principal's address, which emphasized the significance of actively participating in seeking information about different countries and universities across the globe.
Career Guidance Session:
The career guidance centre of the school conducted an informative session on an overview of education in Australia and the things to keep in mind while thinking about life in Australia. This session gave an insight into the education system in Australia, the types of courses offered, and the prerequisites for admission to the Australian universities.
University Fair:
Following the career guidance session, the university fair began with the participation of eight universities, which are all under the Top 100 universities in the world. These universities include the Australian National University, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, and The University of Adelaide.
The highlight of the fair was the interactive session between the students and representatives from these universities. Students asked specific questions related to subject requirements, degrees offered, and exploring post-study work opportunities. The university representatives provided detailed information about their respective institutions, courses, scholarships, and work opportunities. Students found this session to be very useful and informative as they could clear all their doubts and concerns.
Conclusion:
Overall, the Australia Day: University Fair organized by Shiv Nadar School Faridabad for the students and parents of grade 9-12 was a successful event. The fair provided students with the opportunity to explore various courses and universities in Australia and gain insights into the education system, admission requirements, scholarships, and post-study work opportunities. The interactive session with the university representatives helped students to make informed decisions about their future careers.
German Workshop at Goethe Institute attended by Grade-7 and 8
The German learners of Grade-7 and 8 attended a workshop on Landeskunde organized by Goethe Institute. Through group activities, the students delved deeper into German cuisine, demography, and public services, gaining valuable insight into German culture. The workshop provided an excellent opportunity for the students to interact with each other in German, enhancing their language skills. The students left the workshop feeling elated and even received goodies from the Institute. Attached are some photographs from the experiential learning event.
Reflections shared by the students:
"I liked the workshop very much. I learned many new words. I also learned the ISD code of Germany. And many more. This journey was very knowledgeable and interesting. I wish to go to another workshop again.- Anvi Jain, Grade 7"
"It was a great experience to go to Goethe Institute. We learned a lot more about German culture and lifestyle. The activities like matching descriptions to images and foods was extremely fun.
-Advik Bhanwala, Grade-7"
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Happy Earth Day!
Mother Earth provides us with priceless moments and we captured a few moments with the kids to appreciate the beauty and pledge to take care of our beautiful planet.
Earth Day was celebrated in grades 1 and 2 with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. Various activities were planned to inspire our learners to take action towards the protection of their planet.
The event was spread over 3 days, wherein flowering plants were planted in the corridors of grades 1 and 2. The learners prepared to welcome a plant in their class, decorated their pots and named their new class plant. The gardener demonstrated the process of planting and discussed with the learners how to take care of their friend. A video sensitsed the learners to understand the power of using positive words with plants.
The learners understood that this Earth Day activity was a commitment to a long-term action. It inculcated values of kindness, responsibility and commitment in the children, and helped in building their environmental consciousness.
Happy Earth Day !
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Educational Boot Camp 2023”
With an objective to proliferate a wider understanding and deeper insights into sustainable living, Shiv Nadar School and Indian Youth Nuclear Society (IYNS) are collaboratively organizing “Educational Boot Camp 2023” (EBC’23), the flagship month-long, fun-filled scientific awareness event, beginning from March 21, 2023, and culminating with two days long discussions and interactive learning sessions on April 20-21, 2023.
The month-long event offered the students an opportunity to participate in online individual competitions enabling their creative ideas to flow and widen their understanding of the boot camp’s theme.
The competitions included
1. Poster Making
2. Poem Writing
3. Slogans and Taglines
4. Painting and Creative Art
5. Doodles, Memes, and Cartoons
6. Comic Strips
7. Short Videos/Reel
There were 16+ schools that participated from all over the country. We are pleased to inform you that our students won awards in almost all categories and were felicitated in Shiv Nadar School Noida during the culmination event on 21st April.
List of students that won:
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Event |
Position |
Name of the student |
Grade |
|
Memes and Cartoons |
II |
Shiven Raj Kandoi |
8 |
|
Poster Making |
II |
Vihaan Chowdhary |
6 |
|
III |
Kashish Bansal |
5 |
|
|
Special prize |
Dishti Rawal |
3 |
|
|
Comic Strips |
III |
Shiven Raj Kandoi |
8 |
|
Poem Writing |
I |
Shiven Raj Kandoi |
8 |
|
Slogan and Taglines |
I |
Utsav Chawla |
9 |
|
II |
Shivam Chablani |
8 |
|
|
III |
NANDANI KAPOOR |
4 CORBETT |
|
|
Video reels |
III |
Jashit Singh |
8 |
One of the major outputs of the event was one practical and innovative solution to the current problems we are facing in our day-to-day life which is designed to define the true purpose of ‘Education for Life”.
In this event, each participating school prepared one start-up pitch to address a real-life problem pertaining to SDG.
The juries were International and Domestic Scientists form ITER, France.
The shortlisted teams made their presentation to the jury during the culmination event on April 21, 2023.
With great pleasure, we announce that the short-listed team from Faridabad won the start up pitch. They will now work in collaboration with ITER and mentor the three campuses to launch their idea on a larger scale.
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Start-Up Pitch |
Winner |
Swinzal, Rishika, Gaura, Navya |
Grades 10 and 11 |
'Education and Careers of Tomorrow' with Dr. Amrita Dass
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad conducted the 2nd session of Career Bootcamp series titled “Education and Careers of Tomorrow” on 21st April 2023, which turned out to be a resounding success. The session was organized to provide students and parents with insights into the changing scenario of education and careers in the future.
The keynote speaker at the event was Dr. Amrita Dass, an eminent educationist and career consultant in the country. Dr. Dass is the Founder-Director of the Institute of Career Studies and the Chairman & Managing Director of ICS Education Ltd. She has the credit of pioneering career counseling and guidance services in India.
The session covered various aspects of education and career, including the ability to differentiate between true and false, education 5.0, increasing global opportunities, the importance of practice, and breaking the myth of subject choices. Dr. Dass shared valuable insights on how students can identify their true potential, set their goals, and reach their desired career destination.
Dr. Dass urged students to ask themselves five important questions during the session: Who am I, where am I, where do I want to go now, how will I reach there, and what do I need to do? These questions helped students gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest, which could help them choose the right career path. The session was attended by parents and students from various classes who found it informative, inspiring, and engaging. The students were enthusiastic and actively participated in the discussion, raising several questions and doubts that were clarified by Dr. Dass.
The Career Bootcamp Session was a great success, providing students with valuable insights into the education and careers of tomorrow. It was an excellent opportunity for students to gain knowledge, explore various career options, and interact with a leading educationist and career consultant in the country. It was a well-organized and thoughtful event that is sure to have a positive impact on the student’s future endeavours’.
Faridabad School is now IB Authorized School
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad is an authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
The Boards we offer:
- National Curriculum CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) This is offered to Grades 9 to 12.
- Cambridge Curriculum IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). This is offered to Grades 9 and 10.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This is offered to Grades 11 and 12.
This is a significant milestone for our school and is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing our students with an exceptional education. As an authorized IBDP school, we can offer a challenging and rigorous curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a love of learning.
At Shiv Nadar School we believe that every child has unique potential, and it's our responsibility to help them discover and nurture their talents. We aim to provide our students with a holistic education that helps them succeed not only academically but also in their personal and professional lives.