APARNA WORLD SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Gazette The Aparna
Issue 3 | 05
August 2015
For Private Circulation Only
From the Principal’s Desk Dr Arun Kumar Sinha
how the birds are flapping their wings, now see how they change direction using their wings and tail. What is the locomotive force behind this flight ‐ it is the life energy of the bird’. What I learnt that day was unique. It gave me an aim in life.” ‐ Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
This month, we pay homage to our beloved 11th President of India ‐ Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. India has had many leaders who were inspirational; but what separates Dr Kalam from others, is his unique way of connecting with Youth of India and his work towards igniting young minds. I want to talk in this issue of newsletter about the pedagogical shifts in Education. And I again quote Dr Kalam here. In one of his books, he talks about how one discussion in his school class changed his life. The topic of discussion was 'How Birds Fly’. His teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, first drew a sketch of a bird with a tail, wings and head and explained how a bird flew. But the paradigm shift happened later ‐ "The same day he took us to the Rameswaram seashore where we saw dozens of seabirds flying. My teacher said, 'Look
The reason I am talking about this pedagogical shift is people have different views regarding pedagogy and contents of teaching ‐ learning, but most of them agree that marks and grades are quite meaningful in deciding the career growth of an individual. None of us remember our marks and grades at the primary level; but many do recollect the process they underwent in acquiring proficiency in Languages, Maths and Sciences. The teachers who inspired and events that shaped their attitude and mental makeup also remains etched in the memory. And, most of the time, these are the memories which shapes the future of a child in the long run. This is our aim; to not just educate a child but to create a learning, which stays with them for their life. And hopefully, this learning will make students of Aparna transform into a much responsible citizen of the country.
In this Issue Competitions at Aparna World School
From the Principal’s Desk
Events at Aparna World School
Handwriting Competition
Father’s Day Celebration
Speech Competition
World Population Day
Solo Dance Competition
School Mourns the Demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalaam
Preparation of Independence Day Celebration
APARNA WORLD SCHOOL NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 3
Events held at Aparna World School 1. Father’s Day Celebration (City Campus and Main Campus) | 4 July 2015 The Pre‐Primary wing of Aparna World School celebrated Father's Day on Saturday, 4th July 2015. The event started with the welcome speech of the coordinator. The fathers were given a chance to speak about their child. They gloriously spoke about the positive aspect of the child, along with some of the naughtiness, that left a charming smile on every parent's face. The activities of the day included Coloring, Letter to Kid by Father, Hand Impression on Card, Getting Ready for School, Biscuit Topping made by Kid for their Fathers and Rhyme Time. The achievers of ‘Ready for School’ are: City Campus Achievers
Main Campus Achievers
Father Name
Student Name
Class
Father Name
Anand Lodha
Nursery
Rajesh Sinha
Girdhar Bhattar
Nabhya Lodha Suhaana Bhattar
Shantanu Senapati
Sai Santwana
Nursery
Nursery
Student Name
Ridit Sharma Manish Kumar Ramteke Ashwin Ramteke Manasranjan Panda
Osmi Panda
Class LKG LKG Nursery
Father’s Day Celebration Image Gallery
2. World Population Day (Main Campus) | 11 July 2015 The United Nation’s World Population Day is annually observed on 11 of July to reaffirm the human right to focus on the plight of population growth. Schools and organizations around the world observe this day with speeches and activities that address population issues. Aparna World School observed this day, with the students delivering short speech about various aspects and probable health issues associated with indecisive population growth. Government of India has established “Jansankhya Sthista Kash” (National Population Stabilization Fund) to sensitize people about issues related to growing population. The theme of World Population Day is a “Vulnerable Population in Emergencies” especially women and girls.
Competitions held at Aparna World School 1. Handwriting Competition (Main Campus) | 3 July 2015 Handwriting is one aspect of education that reflects the personality trait of individuals. A good handwriting is a lifelong investment for professional growth. It was an open competition where all the students participated ardently. The students were divided into three groups as Group A, B & C. The handwriting Competition aimed at encouraging and recognizing good handwriting skills and also sensitized the students regarding the importance of handwriting. An overwhelming majority of students put in their best to perfect their handwriting and completed the competition successfully. After much deliberation the following students were chosen as the overall achievers of their groups.
APARNA WORLD SCHOOL NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 3 The achievers were: Student Name
Group
Class
Position Held
I
1
I
2ⁿ
Mitul Bangad
II
3
Aditi Sakunia
III
1
III
2ⁿ
Hyunjeong Gwark
IV
3
Simran Sahu
VI
1
V
2ⁿ
V
3
Starwin Panda Satya Shrivastava
Ayush Pandey
Zaid Hussain
A
B
C
Anee Patel 2. Speech Competition (Main Campus) | 11 July 2015
One of the primary objectives of the English Department of Aparna World School is the development of public speaking skills among students. A speech competition held on 11 July, 2015 provided an opportunity for classes I to VI to speak publicly and freely on the designated topic of general interest. The time limit allotted for the speech was two minutes. The participants were judged on the basis of fluency, subject matter and how they presented their speech. Topics Group A: The National LeaderYou Like Most Group B: Importance of Independence Day Group C: Changes in the field of Education today The achievers and participants were Student Name
Group
Class
Position Held
Nirab Agrawal
A
II
1
Aditya Sharma
A
II
2ⁿ
Aditi Sharma
A
I
3
Rehaan Lakra
A
I
Participant
Omm Swarup Mohapatra
A
I
Participant
Swastik Garg
A
I
Participant
Paavni Behera
A
I
Participant
Biswanath Kesari
A
I
Participant
Shagun Sahu
A
II
Participant
Anushka Sakunia
A
II
Participant
Shaurya Srivastava
B
IV
1
Ayush Pandey
B
III
2ⁿ
Rohan Arukia
B
III
3
Himanshi Chahal
B
III
Participant
Aditya Sakunia
C
V
1
Surbhi Singh
C
VI
Subhangini Singh
C
V
2ⁿ 3
Sujal Mohanty
C
VI
Participant
Pranay Khandelwal
C
VI
Participant
APARNA WORLD SCHOOL NEWSLETTER | ISSUE 3 3. Solo Dance Competition (Main Campus) | 27 July 2015 The competition started with great zeal and enthusiasm. Young students were thrilled to be a part of colorful, vibrant and energizing event. Different kinds of dance forms: western, contemporary, hip‐hop, classical etc. was performed by the pupils. It galvanized the whole school during this time, with the enthusiastic and vibrant spirit of competition among the talented youngsters. The children enthralled the audience with their well – choreographed dance sequences and provided a wholesome entertainment with their graceful and energetic moves. The happiness of the children was amply evident with applause and appreciation. The participants provided a visual treat to the audience in the solo dance performances. They were divided into two groups – Group 'A' (Class I & II) and Group 'B' (Class III, IV, V & VI). Name (Group A)
Class
Position Held
Name (Group B)
Class
Position Held
Nirab Agrawal
1
Shaurya Srivastava
Anushka Sakunia
II II
2ⁿ
Pranay Khandelwal
IV VI
2ⁿ
Swastik Garg
I
3
Subhangini Singh
V
3
Rehaan Lakra
I
Participant
Vidya Kumari
III
Participant
Satya Shrivastava
I
Participant
Priyanka Lath
III
Participant
1
Solo Dance Competition Image Gallery
School Mourns the Demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 29 July 2015 The students and staff of Aparna World School mourned the demise of our 11 President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The school remained closed on Tuesday, 28 of July,2015 to mourn the death of the former President. On 29 July, in the morning assembly, a brief account of his early life and career was narrated by our Principal. He recounted the influences that shaped his early life, the contribution he made to India's Missile and Space Programme, his rise to the post of the President of India, his passion of igniting young minds towards the development of India and humanity at large. He like to interact with Young students specially school children. A minute's silence was observed as a silent prayer for the departed soul of this great son of India. May his soul rest in peace.
Preparation of Independence Day Celebration Aparna World School is scheduled to celebrate the 69 Independence Day of India on 15 of August, 2015 in the Main Campus. Prof Lalit Mohan Dash, Former Principal ‐ Women’s College, Jharsuguda has given his consent to be the Chief Guest and to hoist the Flag. This day, we’ll also have our 1 Investiture Ceremony where we’ll officially appoint Head Boy and Head Girl and the Captains of all the Houses. The day will be closed with Patriotic Dance and Exhibition of Art and Craft prepared by the students.
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