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MRIS WINS GLOBAL RECOGNITION
maad Muzaffar, a 10th standard student currently studying at Manav Rachna International School, Sector 46 Gurgaon, was recently conferred with “The Global Youth Award”, at The International Lakes and Rivers Conclave in Frankfurt, Germany. Emaad Muzaffar, 17, participated in The International Lakes and Rivers Conclave and The International Educational Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany from 24th March to 28th March. He had earlier qualified the National Championship of this conclave as The National Champion of India in Mumbai. This conclave was held with an aim to bring youth (in the age group of 16-25 years) from across Asia and Pacific regions together and focus on lakes and rivers, including research and management challenges, and the implications of such issues for sustainable use of these important water systems. After performing well in various strategic competitions held in the conclave, Emaad Muzaffar was conferred with the “The Global Youth Award”. Emaad also brought laurels for his institution Manav Rachna Int’l Schools by winning “The Modern Technology Education Award” and “The Global Education Award” for Manav Rachna Int’l University, which he was representing at The International Education Exhibition held as a part of the lakes and rivers conclave. While addressing a gathering of 400 plus delegates from Asia and Pacific Regions, Emaad talked about the efforts of different Non-government organizations with reference to the conservation of different lakes and rivers in India. He said that such conservation measures, reforms and policies can only be implemented when people living around give support and co-operation to the cause. He also requested delegates from Asia and Pacific region to deeply introspect about the huge amount of money spent on the conservation causes and compare them with their respective outcomes. In the past Emaad has been conferred with the ‘’Leading Representative Award” at Young leadership conference in New Delhi,“The Best Delegate Award” at the Model UN Conference held in Dubai UAE. Emaad has also bagged many awards previously at various conferences and seminars held for students of schools and colleges in New Delhi.
Q-1: What was your first reaction after the results were announced? Ans: It was indeed a very proud and honourable moment for me. I passed on the same good news to my Principal Ms. Dhriti Malhotra first, and then my parents. They were in tears. Not only they, my friends and well wishers who blessed and prayed for me are extremely proud of me. Q-2: What is your aim in future? Ans: I am looking forward for the day when I will be able to dedicate my life for the cause of humanity. When I will be able to help millions of needy people around the world. Q-3: How did you manage your studies and such events? Ans: I firmly believe that for a student it is really important to reach out and see the environment. The reality is that pressure has made students to become book worms and they are not able or we can say they don’t have any option to see the future of tomorrow or discover the real interest in them. Schools must give opportunities to it’s students so that they can nourish themselves and prepare themselves to become leaders of tomorrow. Q-4: What was your most enriching experience of such summits and conclaves? Ans: Youth power is one of things that I have experienced very much during such events. I am glad to see that how today’s youth are looking forward for tomorrow,
Emaad Muzaffar how they are making themselves powerful to accept the global challeneges and overcome hurdles. They believe in democracy, they believe in respect, freedom, humanity and love to discover the future. Q-5: What message would you like to give to students of your age? Ans: Discover the talent inside you, have faith in yourself and try to understand the issues of nation is just what I can say.
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gastya Makkar, of Grade I B, of Excelsior American School, bagged the 1st Runner Up position in the District Chess Championship (Juniors), in the Under 7 category. Agastya now qualifies to represent Gurgaon in the Haryana State Junior Chess Championship 2013. Agastya was lauded both by the School and his fellow students.
Literary Flourish
Creative Care
Flying like a Balloon
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fun-filled Activity Day was planned by Romasis Prep-School & Day Care, a School for children with learning disabilities. The children displayed their creativity as they rolled out ‘chapatis’ with clay, and learnt how to spray paint. The kids enjoyed the activities, and the teachers had a great time as well.
I saw the Moon, One windy night, Climbing like a balloon, Flying so fast all silvery night.
Rail Museum Visit
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rade I students of Shiv Nadar School visited the National Railway Museum. They had a great time riding in the Joy Express, the toy train that goes around the Museum. The students were awed when they saw the old trains like the Nilgiri and the Rangoon Express. The day came to an end with the students discussing their wonderful experience at the Museum, with their teachers.
I saw the Moon, One windy night, Flying over the sky, like a toy balloon lost its string. Then everyone feels it’s the cloud that fly, Moon and stars stand still in the sky, But I know I saw the Moon, Sailing away like a toy balloon. – Tarushi Agrawal, Scottish High International School, Sec 57