SPIC MACAY: Padmashri Ranjana Gauhar ji
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad in collaboration with SPIC MACAY experienced a unique lecture demonstration of Odissi by eminent Odissi danseuse Padmashri Ranjana Gauhar ji on 25th April 2019, 11:10 am. The eminent artist enthralled the audience of grade 4 to 7 along with few parents who grabbed the opportunity of witnessing this program.
The program began with lighting of lamp followed by invocation rendered by the students of Hindustani Classical Vocal basket. Ms. R. Bhargavi briefed children about Spic Macay and its vital role in promoting art and culture of India. And the program began with introduction of the artist who was accompanied the veteren artist Sri Saroj Mohanty on vocals, and Sri Praful Mangraj on mardal. She enchanted the children with a brief introduction of Indian classical dance form, and emphasized on Indian art forms and the uniqueness which merges beautifully with the cultures of India. She talked about Odissi extensively and began with her demonstration, she simplified the technical pieces for children and explained the essence of learning the dance form. She, along with her disciple Vinod Kevin Bachan engaged the audience with her playful and intriguing patterns through dance where rhythm plays a vital role. She established connections between the architectural, historical and geographical contexts of Odissi Dance and explained how it evolved.
Our Principal, Ms. Anju Wal presented her vote of thanks and honoured the artist with token of appreciation. The artist made a mark in the lives of young minds and it will be continuously cherished and admired by the ones who witnessed the show.
An ode to peace
The HCL Concerts presented Ustad Amjad Ali Khan along with his sons and disciples Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash playing live, excerpts from their recently recorded album “Peace Worshippers” which has won gold medal at the prestigious Global Music Awards. Organised at the open air premises of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad; Click on below mentioned link to find out more about the event!
Animal Farm at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
In what has become an annual tradition, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, yet again, opened its gates to farm and pet animals! Horses, cows, sheep, dogs and many other animals were brought to the school where our students closely observed their physical features, while discussing their roles in our environment and lives. See the pictures to catch a glimpse of the excitement of our students and teachers alike!
Click on the mentioned below links to find out more about the event:
- Hindustan Times: Children got thrilled after seeing a horse and camel in their school
- News Studio 18: Animal farm at Shiv Nadar School
- News NCR: Shiv Nadar School organised its second annual animal farm event
1:1 Digital Program: Live Demo for Parents
With 45 days into the commencement of Digital Ecosystem Program, Our children are well versed with the new technology in classrooms.
As committed, we conducted demonstration sessions for parents of Grade 6. Parents were invited to school to be a part of our classrooms to witness the iPad led classes.
Teachers conducted different activities on different applications like Nearpod quiz for recapitulation of states of matter, Nearpod doodle to draw stone tools of Palaeolithic Age, iMovie to describe character sketch of main character of the story. The objective was effective utilisation of technology to enhance teaching learning process by ensuring 100% students’ participation through collaboration and real time feedback.
We gathered the Parents’ responses and happy to announce that Parents were satisfied with the classes. They found sessions "interesting, interactive and engaging" through digital platform. They were glad to experience the "fun-filled process" of learning channelised through "effective time-management".
Everybody felt that the "blend of learning with technology" not only enhances the learning outcomes but also increases "students responsiveness".
Inter-House Elocution Competition
An interhouse elocution competition was recently organised in Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad. Students from grade 3 to 6 participated in this event aimed at encouraging fine public speaking skills. While grade 3 and 4 spoke on ‘spring’ as their theme, the senior grades inspired the audience by giving speeches on ‘courage’.
KG Day: Learning Walk
No year is complete without showcasing the learning journey of children in Kindergarten. The KG day was eagerly awaited by parents and the students who were bubbling with enthusiasm to perform infront of them. The children exhibited the trajectory of their year-long learnings in different scholastic domains. The children spoke confidently as they addressed their parents and shared their evolvement with pride. The parents were glad to know what an enriching year it had been for the children, and how far their children had come over the year.
Coffee Evenings with Parents
Shiv Nadar School firmly believes in building a strong culture of parent-school engagement. A combined effort between parents and school guarantees better results in the growth of a child. When children feel they are cared for and supported by both key players (parents and teachers) in their education, their self-esteem or self-worth improves. For this purpose, the school organized Coffee Evenings for Grades 1 and above.
The interactive session helped the parents understand the school initiatives and build a broader perspective of how the school functions. For overall development of the child, it is very important for parents and school to be on the same page.
Our Principal, Ms. Anju Wal unfolded various thoughts on Indulgence Vs Independence to Real World Vs Virtual World, Step-up Leadership among others. All the subject teachers and Home Room Teachers interacted with the parents of their respective habitats.
The session generated symbiotic energy to propel the child in his journey ahead. Parents were really happy with the session as it also gave an opportunity to voice their opinions and put their queries to rest.
Teachers' Self Analysis with Dr. Aruna Broota
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad teachers had an experience with the globally acclaimed psychologist Dr.Aruna Broota on 2nd February 2019. Dr. Broota conduced a 3 hours session for the 110 our Academic and Administrative staff of the school on the topic - ' Mental Health of teachers and it's impact on student- Role of the school'.
Dr.Broota is a highly sought after employee engagement expert with world’s leading corporates, schools, colleges as her clients.
She has over 4 decades of work experience. Her numerous scientific research breakthroughs, ongoing popular publications, well attended group motivation/ training sessions, regular public counselling over radio, TV and print media and successful individual counselling practice makes her a uniquely experienced expert.
Teachers did self assessment on their anxiety level and did reflection exercises which helped them think deep about their wellbeing as core and its further impact on the people around, especially students.
The school will be conducting more of such suggestion where the focus is on the Emotional needs of students and teachers.
'Our Planet'
As a part of building their understanding about the theme for this year's Wild Wisdom Quiz, students went to WWF auditorium, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi for an official screening of first episode of Netflix series, ‘Our Planet’. Apart from our school, there were representatives of few reputed Delhi based schools like Manav Sthali School, Springdale School.
Students learnt about the biomes of Earth and the flora and fauna which flourishes in these biomes. The video was not only knowledge gaining but also reflecting as to how this flourishing species of flora and fauna is diminishing and in turn our planet is being affected due to human intervention. Students made notes and also participated in the quiz based on the episode. Few of our students won bookmarks for giving correct answers to the questions.
FUTURE READY LIFELONG LEARNERS
Shiv Nadar School Career Guidance Centre (CGC) is very nascent in Faridabad campus. It is a non-judgmental, open-minded space to connect and collaborate with students to make them future ready in the ways that best resonate with each child's personality. The CGC gives concrete shape to students' goals and interests, options for higher studies and ultimately, career choices, in a supportive environment.
The CGC has a clear mandate to create a cadre of young people well-equipped to decide their paths forward into the world beyond school. It provides excellent tools, programmes and platforms so that children make confident and informed choices.
Walk the Talk is one such initiative wherein experts from different fields come to talk to students. Such sessions serve to dispel existing queries regarding certain career choices, as well as to inform students on new and emerging professional and academic domains.
You will be happy to know that we hosted our first 'Walk the Talk' session with RJ RAHUL MAKIN wherein he shared his journey, experiences, challenges and various opportunities that came his way.
He talked about the importance of reading and to be updated about the world around. He spoke about his success mantra with our young scholars i.e. one should follow his/her passion with complete dedication, hard work and right attitude. He shared some really great insights and real-life stories which had a positive impact on our children. He said “Just be yourself, as you cannot mask yourself for too long’. He stated that every individual should identify that one innate talent that he/she is born with and pursue it wholeheartedly.
There were two special things about the session, one that we had RJ Rahul Makin on board and second that the show was hosted by and for the students of Shiv Nadar School.
Our Grade 9 students found the session an enjoyable learning experience.
