Math-o-Magic
A famous mathematician once said, “Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit.” To celebrate the spirit of mathematical learning and to commemorate the Birthday of Srinivasan Ramanujan, the Middle & Senior School of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad celebrated the Mathematics Day – “Math-o-Magic '' on 22nd December 2021. The students excitedly participated in various games and activities and experienced a day immersed in Mathematics.
To begin the day, a presentation was showcased by the teachers to share the significance of the Mathematics day and discourse on the life and achievements of the Mathematician Srinivasan Ramanujan. A special assembly was organised by the students of Grades 7 and 8 to throw light on the importance of mathematics in day to day life. The assembly recognised the contributions of Indian mathematicians in the field of mathematics. A student-led classical dance performance showcased various patterns of symmetry and asymmetry. The skit - “Life of Pie” portrayed mathematicians from Archimedes to Euler to Lindeman derive different values of pie and come to a conclusion that, the number π is a mathematical constant, is approximately equal to 3.14159. Various rounds of Math quizzes kept students engaged and excited. A student composed and performed ‘Math Rap’ which was appreciated by the audience.
Grade 9 students hosted ‘Math Tambola’ for Middle-school students. Students had to solve mathematical questions to play the game. Middle school students showcased their creativity through ‘Scenery with Tangrams’ Activity, ‘Rangometry’ Activity and ‘Logo Making & Designing’ Activity.
The purpose of the Maths Day was to illuminate the importance of mathematics in an enriching and joyful manner
Congratulations on Provisional Asteroid discoveries by students
Congratulates to our students on their Provisional discoveries of asteroids during the April 2021 STEM & Space Asteroid Search Campaign!
The meritorious student discoverers from your school are the following who were in 4 teams:
- Ishaan Chauhan
- Krishay Chadha and Raghav Garg
- Paarth Agnihotri, Manav Harsana, Swinzal Taneja
- Veer Mendiratta, Aarav Kathuria
This is a remarkable achievement for our students, which they have achieved with their diligence and hard work.
STEM & Space conducted a highly specialized monthlong project in May-June 2020, in collaboration with the international group International Astronomy Search Collaboration (IASC), affiliated with NASA.
Under this project, students were trained and guided by STEM & Space to look through real images from the Pan Starrs telescope in Hawaii, and search for asteroids. Many of the students found asteroids which were listed as preliminary discoveries, and we are proud to share that 30 such discoveries by various schools under our campaign of these have now been confirmed as provisional asteroid discoveries by the Minor Planet Catalog (MPC), and will be formally recorded.
Asteroid discoveries with provisional status are maintained in the MPC database for many years, until there have been a sufficient number of observations to fully determine the orbit. That process typically takes 6-10 years, at which point the asteroid is numbered and cataloged by the International Astronomical Union. Numbered asteroids can be named by their citizen scientist discoverers.
Anti-Bullying Program
In continuation to the week where we marked 'International day of Persons with Disabilities, the Counselling Team has planned a program for Grades 4-11 titled 'The Safe School Space Project' to address themes of bullying and teasing so we can encourage children to create more conducive spaces for one another. It will be implemented throughout this week through various modes- CIrcle time, SEE Learning classes and co-scholastic collaboration. Cross-curricular collaboration was also aimed at, since classes have been the breeding ground for reflective discussions. The counselling team created a holistic plan for the program for the Week 6th -10th December. The lessons come under Provisions of Child Protection and Safe School Policy.
Ability Week 2021-22
The Special Education Needs Department, Shiv Nadar School held its annual event – “Ability Week” in the month of November, an endeavor to honour International day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) where we all come together to laud and embrace each other’s abilities, human diversity and inclusivity. The aim of celebrating the Ability Week is understanding and acceptance of people with varied abilities and celebrating their achievements and contributions to the society as well as to empower individuals with diverse needs. The theme for this year was –Life Skills and Problem Solving. An array of activities to foster the same was held in each homeroom of the Primary years, led by the SEN team in collaboration with the Home Room Educators.
Students of Early Years and Grade 2 learnt resolving big emotions through movement by engaging in exercise and yoga. The activity focused on developing problem solving skills through self-regulation, relaxation, communication, learning to be resilient and ability to change.
A story telling activity was conducted in grade 3 to help students understand the similarities and differences in our surroundings. It provided students with opportunities to see that while each of us does and grasps some things well, some other things are hard or challenging for us. The message being that we are all different in some ways, but we all have the same needs for respect, acceptance, inclusion and friendship. this storytelling activity to help students learn how to cope with everyday problems they may face with friends and classmates.
A special assembly was held to culminate the week and reflect upon the learnings. The rhythm of the assembly was an Introduction to the International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
Indian Constitution Day Celebration
The Indian Constitution is the world's longest written constitution. It provides an excellent framework for governing the world's largest democracy. It nurtures the aspirations of its citizens and provides the widest possible amplitude for the realization of individual liberties while enforcing the need for collective growth and development. As we celebrate 71 years of this remarkable document for social, economic, and political development which has informed almost every sphere of Indian life, we at Shiv Nadar School, Noida aim to sensitize our young citizens towards their duties to the nation, society, and fellow citizens.
This year a quiz was organised for the students, the aim was to make them conscious of their social responsibilities and help them become active participants in the progress of the nation. The students enthusiastically participated and displayed great zeal and understanding of the Constitution of India and its numerous provisions. It was great to watch the students engage with the questions and with each other in the spirit of the game.
Celebrating Uniqueness
Celebration of International Day of People With Disabilities/different abilities happened across the school. The International Day of Persons with Disability is observed annually all across the world on the 3rd of December. Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, dedicated the 29th to 3rd of December to mark the event. We focused on learning more about how not all disabilities are visible, and how we can hear everyone's abilities speak louder than their disabilities. There were activities like- poster making, logo designing, flash mobs, silent National Anthem, presentations, storytelling and discussions around the topic. On 3rd of December, we had an enriching panel discussion with Ms.Manjushree Patil (speaker and expert with 3 decades of experience in the area of special needs, Mr. and Mrs. Singh and their son Kabeer Singh which shared about their journey with their older son and Kabeer sibling, Sehej who is very bright and on the spectrum. There were a lot of take aways from the session. The date for this observance was decided by the United Nations in 1992. Each year, the United Nation. With students and teachers from across the school conducted various activities and talents were showcased.
Few Activities planned during the Week:
- SELFIE BOOTH WITH THE THEME OF INCLUSION
- LOGO DESIGNING
- FLASH MOB ACTIVITY- SEN AND C WITH PERFORMING ARTS TEAM
- SILENT NATIONAL ANTHEM
- READING CORNER IN LIBRARY
- WEBINAR/EXPERT TALKS
On boarding of the New Parents AY 22-23
An online orientation session was organised for the New Parents of 2022-23. The session aims at building a shared understanding of our vision, values, and establishing a lasting connect with the child's alma mater.
The orientation began by welcoming the new parents, presenting them a platform to interact with the Senior Leadership. An overview of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, its philosophy, and ethos were shared with them along with the journey from the inception to the newest upcoming campus of Shiv Nadar School at Chennai.
The Parent Partnership program was shared with the parents, emphasizing on the strong connect and association between the school and the parents. At Shiv Nadar School, the parents are valued as ambassadors and spokespersons through a shared vision. This association is an endeavour to build a strong bond and support system which has been a testament to the founding principles of Shiv Nadar School.
Children’s Day Celebrations at Shiv Nadar School Noida
Climb every mountain, Ford every stream Follow every rainbow, till you find your dream
The students of Shiv Nadar School Noida had a great Back to School experience when they came back on campus on 15th November 2021. The teachers and staff members of the school came together to organize a befitting celebration for all students, be it on campus or off campus, right from Early Years to Senior Years.
The Circle of Love reverberated once again with the sounds of the littlest members of the school singing their favourite prayer songs. The Arts Team sewed up special musical presentations for all cohorts of the school which made not only the little children get up and shake a leg or two but also got the teachers and everyone grooving to their tunes. The sports team organized games for all.
The teachers of all cohorts went all the way in making this a special affair for their students. From carefully choosing game stalls to planning activities, everyone came together to put up an elaborate carnival, which had all the essences of a fair - games, fancy dressing, karaoke stalls, tattoo painting, musical presentations and dance jams! A befitting finale to the day was the surprise Flash Mob conducted by the primary teachers for their lovely audiences peering down from the corridors above the Circle of Love.
Watch Here: Children's Day Celebration
Citation Ceremony: Batch of 2021
As we bid adieu to our R.O.A.R-ing Batch of 2021, a farewell and Citation Ceremony was virtually organised for our young leaders. Facilitated by the Heads of Students Council, the ceremony was an opportunity for our students to walk down the memory lane and relive the wonderful journey they have had so far as they step out into the world and spread their wings.
The outgoing batch received inspiring messages from the leadership and engaging performances by their younger peers.
With the belief that all our students will be ethical, respectful, happy and purposeful citizens of society, the Shiv Nadar School family bid them farewell and wished them the best for all that they set out for.
Watch here: Citation Ceremony
'Language is to the mind more than light is to the eye.' William Gibson
If one were to ask what is it that unites people of all ages or contexts, the answer would undoubtedly be literature. To develop a sense of appreciation for the literature available in different languages and create some learning experiences centred around stories we celebrated literary week for grades one and two from 15.11.21-18.11.21.
The literary week includes celebration of the literature available in English and Hindi. With the theme of the literary week being fables and folktales around the world we organized various workshops and sessions for the learners to engage with so that they could learn as they experienced the various forms of storytelling.
Events of the Literary Week
Discussions during the Circle Time
Each day of the literary week started with discussions around aspects of literature and storytelling during the Circle Time. The first session on day one of the literary week began with a discussion around the concept of fables, fairy tales and folk tales. The learners were presented with various examples of stories that helped them get familiar with the three genres. In grade two, the learners were introduced to the concept of the ‘theme’ in the stories. The learners were acquainted with the fact that all the stories revolve around some central idea that the author wants to convey. The significance of culture in the folktales was discussed. The learners also understood the importance of masks in storytelling as they engaged in mask making activity during the Circle Time. Through the story ‘The Monkey and the Cap Seller’, a discussion was carried out to help the learners realise the synchrony between the text and illustrations in the stories.
Storytelling sessions
Our Primary educator, Ms. Sananda Nandi conducted storytelling sessions in Hindi for the learners where she used hand - made puppets to narrate the famous stories ‘Budhiya ki roti’ and ‘Rishi Munni aur Chuha’. One could see the learners completely hooked to the storytelling session as they sang, enacted, predicted the story, answered the questions and reflected during the session.
‘The Tail of Kake De Munni’, another storytelling session was conducted by our educators Ms. Neha Gandhi, Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Priyanka Chhabra. Famous folktale from Punjab was brought to life through the enactment by our educators during the session. The learners not just experienced the story but also answered some of the questions about the characters put forth by the facilitators.
Storyboard- Integrating art with literature
Emphasising the importance of illustrations, story board session was conducted by our arts educator Ms. Maryam Ansari and music educator Ms. Aishwarya Thapliyal. The learners sang the story ‘Paudhe ki Kahani’ with Ms. Aishwarya as they watched the illustrations made by Ms. Maryam. The learners also made their own story boards and showcased them as the story proceeded.
Panch-a-Tantra
This session was an amalgamation of music, theatre and literature where the learners created soundscape for the famous fables. The session was conducted by our theatre facilitator Ms. Himani Pant and music facilitator Mr. Dennis Babu.
Writer’s Workshop
‘Aao Kahani Bunein’ and ‘A Pet and A Superhero’ were the writing sessions conducted in Hindi and English respectively by our primary grades educators. These sessions aimed to give our learners competencies and skills to write their own stories. The session provided the learners with some essential elements of story writing. Using these elements, they tried to create their own story out of the pictures provided to them during the session. A padlet link was shared with the learners for them to share their reflections and stories post the session.
Kissa Goi
Dating back to the era of Munshi Premchand, Kissa Goi is a unique art of storytelling which came alive during the literary week. Our learners from grade five (Vandita Arora, Rishabh Burman, Atharv, Jeenal Tanwar and Risha Mangla) conducted a Kissa Goi session where they narrated a story of Bheeku making it a delightful session for all.
Author’s session
The beautiful week of literature was culminated by an author’s session. Ms. Adithi Rao author of the book ‘Boy, Bear’ led an enriching session for our young learners where they explored the story from various perspectives. The story was read out to the learners by the author herself post which they participated in a discussion.
