Lighting the Path: Diwali Wishes from Our Director Principal
As we bask in the radiant glow of Diwali, our Director Principal Mrs. Anju Wal has a heartfelt message to share.
Click the link below to join in the festive spirit and receive his inspiring words for this joyous occasion:
Wishing you all a joyous and prosperous Diwali
Shiv Nadar School's Young Innovators Create 'Shiv Nadar National Park'
The young minds of Shiv Nadar School collaborated brilliantly in crafting the ‘Shiv Nadar National Park’, showcasing their creativity and teamwork. They exchanged ideas with their peers and presented their research on the ‘endangered animals’ and why they are kept in the national parks through this activity. Enthusiastically sharing their newfound knowledge with Nursery and Foundation friends, these kindergartners exuded joy and excitement, welcoming visitors with pride. From purchasing a ticket to enter the National Park to knowing interesting facts about it, the day was filled with zeal and excitement.
Celebrating Math Day at Shiv Nadar School: A Fusion of Numbers and Art
On December 22nd, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad celebrated Math Day with great enthusiasm. The highlight of the day was the Inter-House Math Quiz competition held in the middle school, followed by engaging math art activities. The event aimed to promote a love for mathematics, foster healthy competition, and showcase the creative intersection of math and art.
Inter-House Math Quiz:
The day kicked off with the highly anticipated Inter-House Math Quiz competition. Students from different houses participated in a challenging series of mathematical questions, testing their problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge. The questions covered a range of topics, stimulating the students' logical thinking and analytical abilities.
Results of Final Round:
The final results of the Inter-House Math Quiz were as follows:
Panther House - 1st Place
Tiger House - 2nd Place
Leopard House - 3rd Place
Lion House - 4th Place
Congratulations to Panther House for securing the top position and to all the participants for their dedication and sportsmanship.
Math Art Activities:
After the intense quiz competition, students engaged in creative and artistic endeavors through math-themed activities. The art activities were tailored to different grade levels:
Grade 6 - Construct Snowflakes/Symmetrical Creatures:
Students in Grade 6 explored the world of symmetry by constructing intricate snowflakes and symmetrical creatures. This activity not only enhanced their understanding of mathematical concepts but also allowed them to showcase their creativity.
Grade 7 - Constructing Impossible Objects:
Grade 7 students delved into the fascinating realm of impossible objects, challenging their spatial reasoning and geometric understanding. The activity encouraged them to think outside the box and visualize mathematical concepts in a tangible way.
Grade 8 - Curve of Pursuit:
Grade 8 students explored the Curve of Pursuit, combining mathematical principles with artistic expression. This activity allowed them to experiment with curves and patterns, demonstrating the beauty that arises when math and art collide.
Grade 9 - Exploring Patterns and Investigation:
Children are naturally attuned to patterns because it allows them to predict what will come next and make sense of their world. When we see patterns we are able to predict—to count on things happening—and feel more secure and confident. The young learners of grade 9 explored the patterns. The students showed keen interest in the patterns and constructed linear expressions of the patterns. This activity helped the students in exploring mathematical structures and lead them think algebraically.
Conclusion:
The Math Day celebration at Shiv Nadar School was a resounding success, showcasing the students' mathematical prowess and artistic flair. The Inter-House Math Quiz and the subsequent art activities provided a platform for students to not only test their mathematical knowledge but also express their creativity in unique and meaningful ways. The event fostered a positive and enthusiastic environment, reinforcing the importance of math education in a fun and engaging manner.
Educational Excursion to NIPGR
On December 22, 2023, Grade 10 students from Shiv Nadar School Faridabad visited the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in New Delhi. NIPGR, a leading institution in Molecular Plant Biology and Biotechnology, provided an enriching educational experience.
Facility Tour: During the guided tour, students explored cutting-edge facilities:
- Confocal Microscope: Witnessed high-resolution plant imaging.
- Photosynthesis Measurement: Learned about plants' ecological role.
- Plant Tissue Culture Lab: Explored live exhibits.
- Demo Experimental Laboratory: Gained practical knowledge.
Posters and Exhibits: Students engaged with diverse posters showcasing ongoing research.
Conclusion: The trip enhanced students' understanding of plant genomics and sparked scientific curiosity.
In all, the visit to NIPGR's Open Day was a transformative experience, bridging theory with practice and inspiring future scientists.
Exploring the magic of books and the festive spirit - Literary Week (18th- 22nd December, 2023)
Literary Week involves embarking into the world of books, imagination, and creativity. To promote the love for books and reading, the Early Years celebrated Literary Week from 18th to 22nd December 2023. Keeping the festive spirit in mind, the theme for this year was Christmas. The story selected for the week was ‘Santa’s Christmas’, While the story was narrated to the children in their own homerooms, they also came together in the South Block Amphitheatre to witness and enjoy the story through different storytelling techniques.
Day 1: Draw and Tell
The story ‘Santa’s Christmas’ was narrated to the children through Draw and Tell. While the story was being narrated, a few teachers illustrated the story on canvas to ignite the imagination of the minds of the children through the art of drawing, helping them understand the illustrations in the storybook.
Day 2: Enact and Engage
Day 2 saw the children thoroughly enjoying when the story was brought to life in a compelling and interactive way through ‘enact’ and ‘engage’. The characters came to life creating a perfect atmosphere for the festive season.
Day 3: Homeroom engagements
The day was spent in homeroom engagements that included Show & Tell by Nursery, Buddy Reading by KG to FY, and Grade 2 to the students of Nursery. It was a day to enhance the children's confidence while having fun.
Day 4: Assembly by Nursery Kanha
The young learners of Nursery Kanha conducted the assembly on Day 4. Starting with what they like to do in winter, they enacted the story ‘Santa’s Christmas’. The assembly ended with the National Anthem.
Day 5: Musical Enactment
The Amphitheatre was turned into a magical place with the enactment of the story ‘Santa’s Christmas’ through a musical enactment conducted by the teachers. The characters came alive through their dialogues, singing, and dancing, and filled the air with cheer and joy. The Amphitheater was turned into a magical place with the energy of the teachers' musical enactment bringing to life the story of 'Santa's Christmas'. The children also sang their favourite Christmas carols. The combination of dialogues, singing, and dancing created a festive atmosphere, spreading joy and cheer all around, creating a delightful experience for everyone.
Christmas Celebration
Christmas was celebrated with an abundance of joy and cheer on the 22nd of December 2023 by the children of Early Years. The day was meticulously planned as a fun-filled event catered for our young ones and was called ‘The Gruffalo’s Party’. The Early Years students delighted in playing a variety of games at the 'Gaming Zone,' where laughter and excitement filled the air. They further enlivened the festive spirit by showcasing their dance moves on the 'Dance Floor,' accompanied by their enthusiastic teachers and peers. One of the highlights of the day was a mesmerizing 'Magic Show,' which captivated the children and proved to be an immense hit. Engaging in creativity, the children immersed themselves in decorating their respective classes and crafting various Christmas-themed artworks, fostering a delightful atmosphere. Additionally, they were treated to a special assembly led by their teachers, featuring a musical enactment of the enchanting story 'Santa's Christmas.' As the celebrations drew to a close, the day culminated with Santa himself, extending warm wishes and distributing delightful goodies, leaving the children with cherished memories. It was undeniably an unforgettable and heartwarming celebration for all involved.
Congratulations to "Our Team" RoboCup Asia-Pacific is an international robotics competition
RoboCup Asia-Pacific is an international robotics competition which inculcates the true values of engineering in its participants. Top teams from the Asia-Pacific and some other regions are invited to participate. We represented India in the Rescue Line primary and secondary category. In this category, we had to design a robot that would follow a line which has obstacles and debris. This line could also have ramps and underpasses. The robot then arrives at a Rescue Zone where it has to evacuate victims to the Evacuation Point, which is in a corner of the Rescue Zone. The Evacuation point changes positions randomly. The victims are of two kinds, dead and alive. There were three rounds in the competition which became more challenging as the rounds progressed. The robot scores points by following the line as it overcomes the obstacles and rescues the victims in the correct order, first alive and then dead.
2 World toppers in Cambridge IGCSE Extended Math from Shiv Nadar School Noida!
Shiv Nadar School believes in and actively works towards building advanced competency in Mathematics in learners. Our students of the International Curriculum took up the challenge this year and worked consistently through the year to qualify the Cambridge IGCSE Extended Math examination in the November series.
Congratulations to the students and the faculty for this remarkable achievement!
Shiv Nadar School Achieves Global Recognition with "Hifazat" Project
In a momentous triumph, Shiv Nadar School students securing the second position in the prestigious CAS Project Challenge 2023, marking a standout achievement amid a vast pool of over a thousand competing projects from IB schools worldwide. The accolade shines a spotlight on the exceptional efforts and dedication exhibited by the students involved in the "Hifazat" project.
“Hifazat" stands as a beacon for comprehensive community and school health programs, striving to enhance the health status of individuals with limited access to services through both preventive and curative measures. The project's unwavering focus on women and children underscores its commitment to addressing critical health needs within the community.
The competition, known for its rigorous evaluation, underscores the global impact of Hifazat and places Shiv Nadar School among the forefront of IB institutions excelling in community and service initiatives. This remarkable feat is not only a testament to the school's commitment to excellence but also a source of immense pride for the entire Shiv Nadar School community.
Young Swimmers from Shiv Nadar School Make a Splash at CBSE National Championship
Congratulations to Kiarah Agarwal, Ojasvi Singh, Aayra Danish Faruqui, and Naisha Ajmani for their outstanding achievements at the CBSE National Swimming Championship. We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to witnessing their continued success in the world of competitive swimming.
In the under-11 girls category, the talented quartet comprising Kiarah Agarwal (Grade-5), Ojasvi Singh (Grade-4), Aayra Danish Faruqui (Grade-4), and Naisha Ajmani (Grade-4) showcased exceptional skills in three challenging events: 100m Freestyle, 4x50m Medley Relay, and 4x50m Freestyle Relay.
The swimmers have not only showcased their talent but have also demonstrated the spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance. Their dedication to improvement is evident in the refined timings achieved in the relay events.
Daksh Malik, Secures Silver at India Open Taekwondo Championship 2023
We are delighted to share the news of Daksh Malik, a standout Grade 8 student, securing a Silver Medal at the "INDIA OPEN INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP-2023" in his respective category. This prestigious championship, organized by the All India Taekwondo Federation under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports (FIT India Movement), witnessed Daksh's stellar performance among participants from 8 different countries.
Held at the esteemed Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, the event showcased Daksh's dedication and skill on the international stage. This achievement comes on the heels of his noteworthy Bronze win at the Open National Taekwondo Championship, underscoring Daksh's consistent excellence in the sport. We are immensely proud to highlight his achievements and showcase an outstanding accomplishment that defines our school community.