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Hip, Hip Hurrah!

Nothing beats the joy of a podium finish. And, also the satisfaction of a ‘well-played’ game.

A sportsman’s dream is to win and if he has to lose, then it has to be a graceful loss. The Schoolympics tournament organised by Sakal Media Group is a testimony to all this and more.

The inside pages are full of ‘in action’ photographs and sports related stories and activities

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Bag of medals The one month sporting tournament, Schoolympics, currently underway, has seen many Pune schools pitted against each other and coming out triumphant. Here are thrilling, in-action shots from the event. The photographs have been published earlier in Sakal Times

worthy winners: Krida Prabodhini players and coaches pose with the winners’ trophy

in the air: Players of Pride School (white and blue) in action against Vitthalrao Shivarkar High School

Perfect grip: Players of Krida Niketan (red jersey) catch player of Garware Prashala in their quarterfinal match Volume Number : VII

Serial Number: 11

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gotcha: Abhinav Vidyalaya players (in blue) in action against Jnana Prabodhini School

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Editorial Team Ambika Shaligram & Pradnya Naik Design Team Vidya Dodake

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Sports Quiz

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This game is played between two teams.

How many players of each team play on the field?

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It’s the second most-played sport, after cricket, in India. Name the Indian player who won an Olympic medal in 2012 for this game.

The player stands behind the inline and tries to put the ball into the opponent’s court. What is it called?

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This game is very popular in schools and played mostly by tall students. What is the bouncing of ball on the court called?

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Name the competitive lifting sport where the contestants perform three types of lifts namely, squat, bench press and dead lift.

Pradnya Naik

Ans) 1. 11 players 2. Serve 3. Dribbling 4. Hockey sticks 5. Saina Nehwal 6. Power lifting

It’s used to play this game. It has an end which varies in shape as Shorti, Midi, Maxi and J-hook — often depending on the players position. What are we talking about?

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A fest that excited all H

undreds flocked to Jeejeebhoy Ground, The Bishop’s School to partake in the two days of fun games, activities organised for The Bishop’s Fest.

The three-day fest, organised

by Sakal Media Group, in association with The Bishop’s School, as part of the school’s sesquicentennial celebrations, was inaugurated by the Principal and CEO of the institution, Frank Freese.

Freese inaugurated the fest by releasing balloons in the air.

“This festival will definitely attract lot of children and people from across the city. All the sesquicentennial events have been successful so far. I am happy to be working with Sakal Media Group. The event has been

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hair beading and face painting.

A special donkey show and a musical magic show were also organised. The little ones enjoyed the fun rides at the ground.

Clowns and cartoon characters moved around the field entertaining the visitors.

Exhausted after participating in games, people flocked to the food arena to indulge in various delicacies. A gourmet finish to the fantastic and entertaining evening! well-organised, right from the entry to the security of children in the ground,” said Freese.

The excitement among the students, their parents and relatives was palpable as they started gathering at the ground, much before the scheduled time.

The fest hosted an array of games that children enjoyed

including ‘magnetic dart game’, ‘ring game’, ‘bucket the ball’ and more. Several children flocked to stalls to get done tattoos,

The event was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed it — including students, parents and teacher.

The best part was that it was organised on the occasion of Children’s Day.

— Arsheen Pirmohmaid, Student

This fest is very good and is a first of its kind event for us. We are glad to be a part of the special sesquicentennial year celebrations.

— Uzair Deshpande

Student

Chit chat

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The mystery of the missing necklace

Tell a Tale

Five friends, Clever, Shady, Flopsy, Mopsy and Sunny find themselves embroiled in another mystery. A necklace is missing! Can the five friends find it?

Part II Sunny has some news

Illustration by Monica Chaudhari

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unny left his friends at the railway station and went home. At night, he heard the sound of the gate creaking. Sunny looked out of his window. He saw a man had finished digging a pit in the garden and was now filling it with stones. Something sparkled amidst the stones.

Sunny was puzzled. ‘What was the man up to? Was he the gardener?

But, shouldn’t he be at his house? It’s too late,’ Sunny thought hard.

‘I better call over the four tomorrow,’ he decided.

Next morning Sunny called Clever, Shady, Flopsy and Mopsy and asked them to come over. When he finished retelling the incident, everyone looked puzzled.

‘If the man was gardener, then what was he doing at Sunny’s house so late in the night..’

‘Let’s look for foot prints. What say?’ Sunny asked. The others agreed.

In the garden, they saw many footprints — coming, and going — all muddled.

But Sunny spotted the gardener’s footprints. ‘It was him last night,’ Sunny looked at them decisively.’

‘But what made the stones shine,’ began Clever, but was cut short by Sunny again.

‘I know,’ said Sunny with suppressed excitement.

‘What? Tell us, quick,’ they squealed.

‘You will have to wait! Let me speak with the Chief first,’ Sunny grinned.

Clever was a little disappointed, ‘Sunny, I wish I had cracked this case first. My name is Clever after all.’

Sunny patted her kindly, ‘One day you will surely.’

Just then Sunny’s mother came out of the house bearing a tray of cupcakes.

‘I am sure all of you are hungry. I have baked cupcakes and there is some orange juice in the kitchen,’ she smiled. ‘Sunny, please go and bring the juice and some dog biscuits for Sandy too.’

‘Woof,’ said Sandy.

To be continued Rahul Travasso

Std III, Child Care School, Margao

Great Thoughts

poem

A good man does not argue. He who argues is not a good man.

— LAO TZU

Next to god, thy parents.

— WILLIAM PENN

Honest man fears neither the light nor the dark.

— THOMAS

Manners are of more importance than laws.

— EDMUND BURKE

Aditi Ghare

Std III, Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School, Dhankawadi

Nature in all its glory Nature is mighty, Nature is strong, Nature is usually always right, Nature is rarely ever wrong.

Nature is beauty, Nature is moody, Nature is smart, Nature always has the greater part.

Nature is blue, Nature is green, Nature is in every, Colour possibly seen.

Nature is dreaming, Nature is in every grace, Nature is you, Nature is me, Nature will forever be.

Harshal Mujumale

Std III, Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School, Dhankawadi

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All Games Indian Many popular games, indoor and outdoor, have originated in India. Over the years, they have evolved into the modern games that are now played in several countries.

Pradnya Naik tracks down their history and evolution Kabaddi

Ludo We all love to play board games, when we spend time indoors, don’t we? Ludo is one of the favoured board game. Did you know that ludo is a simplified version of the Indian board game, Pachisi? Pachisi was played by the Indian kings around the 6th century before its variations made it to England.

In ludo, the players have to move their tokens from start to finish with the help of the dice. The game is popular in many countries, under various names.

Known in n North America: Parcheesi (Brand Name) n Sweden: Fia n Germany, Dutch, Bulgaria: Local names n Denmark, Norway: Ludo

Chess Chess has seen its popularity rise in India in recent times because of Vishwanathan Anand. However, the game originated in the 6th century AD India.

Chaturanga, precursor of chess, was first developed in the Gupta Empire, in India. In the 7th century, it was adopted as shatranj in parts of Persia, and was later brought to Europe. The queen and bishop remained relatively weak until 1500 AD. Over the years, the game has improvised slowly, developing into the modern day chess.

Having won every World Cup and Asian games titles so far by our country, this game is truly Indian, given to the world. Kabaddi first originated in South India and then spread to other countries like Japan and Iran. Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh and Nepal. It is also the state game of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab.

Known in n Bangladesh: Hadudu n Maldives: Baibalaa n Seemandhra: Chedugudu n Tamil Nadu: Sadugudu

Snakes and ladders This Indian board game is a popular classic. The game is played between two or more players on a game board having numbered squares with ladders and snakes pictured on the board. The player rolls the dice to move from the bottom square and aims to finish at the last top square. He is aided or stalled by ladders and snakes respectively. The game was initially developed with the purpose of imparting moral lessons, where the board represents life’s journey with ups and downs.

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Jet Skiing

Those who have visited the beach state of Goa, must have surely seen people on water scooters or motor cycles racing and jumping up and down the tides. These water scooters are called jet skis.

They are a highly maneuverable form of personal watercraft.

Strictly speaking, jet ski is the trademark name of a personal watercraft (PWC) produced by the Kawasaki Motor Company. But now the term has become a generic name for all types of personal watercraft.

It is part water skiing device and part speedboat, with a definite hint of motor cycle during operation.

Instead of the traditional propeller or screw motor, this PWC uses an enclosed gas-powered motor to push water out in a jet stream.

Bound to get your adrenaline pumping, right? But don’t jet ski without wearing a life jacket/vest.

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Javelin throw

It is a major Olympic sporting discipline and is an event of both the men’s decathlon and the women’s heptathlon. To put it simply, the javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear of 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area.

Unlike other throwing events, javelin allows the competitor to build speed over a considerable distance. In addition to the core and upper body strength necessary to deliver the spear, javelin throwers benefit from the agility and athleticism typically associated with running and jumping events.

The athletes share more physical characteristics with sprinters, although they still need the skill of heavier throwing athlete.

Judo

A pin, joint lock or a choke — that’s all you need to do to overpower your opponent. These are all the attacking chops of the modern martial art, called judo. How many of you know that, judo in Japanese means ‘gentle way?’

Judo, also a combat and Olympic sport, was introduced in 1881 by Jigoro Kano. The idea was to defend himself from school bullies.

Judo’s most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or take down an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke.

Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms, called kata.

Jogging

Jogging a day keeps the doctor away’, is to put a new spin on the age old proverb of ‘An apple a day..’ Jogging at slow pace, done consistently, increases physical fitness with less stress on the body as compared to fast running. One definition describes jogging as running slower than 6 miles per hour (10 km/h). Long distance running is a form of aerobic endurance training.

The term ‘jog’ originated in England in the mid16th century. This usage soon became common throughout the British Empire.

In the United States, jogging was called ‘roadwork’ when athletes in training, such as boxers, customarily ran several miles each day as part of their conditioning.

Compiled by Ambika Shaligram

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he best lessons are learnt on the ground. Lessons of falling and standing up again; Of failures and wins; individual merit and team excellence; a pat on the back and words of encouragement.

Time spent on the playing ground is time spent well! A statement that schools and PE teachers would echo. Sports or Physical Education period (PE) is necessary to keep the students fit. And, the sports tournaments bring out the best amongst students.

In a sports tournament, when teams are competing against each other to make the podium finish, the crucial factor is ‘team spirit.’ Team spirit is built by the players aided and encouraged by their coach.

Says Vinay Menon, PE teacher at Dona Leonar Memorial High School, “Team unity results with team interaction. I ask my students to participate in relays and lead up games like dribbling. This improves communication between them.

They also go jogging and do regular warm up exercise which boosts their overall performance.”

Discipline too is necessary amongst players.

“Discipline is a value that is best emulated. In our school, junior players have the senior classes as their role model.

This acts as incentive for the seniors who consider it as their responsibility to be on the best behaviour on the ground,” says Sainath Mankekar, PE Teacher

Whatever the result of the game, a player should not lower his confidence level and accept the result gracefully. That makes a sportsman, a ‘good sportsman’.

Arpan Singh Kabbadi player Std X, Santo Minguel High School, Taleigao, Goa

at Cambridge International School.

It’s also the coach’s job to spot the potential and groom the student/s to take charge and lead team to victory. This involves motivating the team,

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Sports tournaments bring out the best in the players. The crucial factor is ‘team spirit’, which is built by the team, encouraged by the coach. YB talks to the coaches and sports players on how they get the dynamics right

focusing on the body language and communication.

Says Dhanaji Patil, PE Teacher at S B Patil Public School, Ravet, “It’s our responsibility to discover the liking and capability of each child. We get our cues from their body language. If a student holds his elbows close to his body while running, it indicates that he lacks in confidence. We try to set it right by encouraging him in the presence of other students. Often a pat on the back, makes him feel good and a change in his performance is seen.”

The culmination of any sport, is in one team winning, and the other losing. A loss is not something that is welcomed by the players, but it’s important that the team stays united and treble their efforts to win the next time.

“I give a pep talk to the team

before they go and play. I tell them that they should give their 100 percent without thinking too much about winning or defeat.

The words steer them in the right direction,” says Menon.

The onus also lies on the players to pull their weight. If a student isn’t co-operating, the coach and his team-mates have to bring it to his notice.

“The players need to understand each other’s strengths.

But if a student thinks only for himself, then he needs to be substituted,” opines Rohit Kumar, a kabbadi player, studying in Std X in Santo Minguel High School.

Kho-kho player, Anurag Kumar adds, “Players who are not supporting their team should be mentored by seniors. They should be helped in adjustment issues. Their thinking, game and strategies need to be understood before dismissing them off.”

Psychologists and counselors also have an important role to play in this. Patil asks the sports counselor to step in when he finds a student/s not getting along with others.

“We speak with the student and find out if something is bothering him. If he has the ability, but is not a team-player, then we try him out for individual sports like long distance running. This approach has worked,” says Mankekar.

Thus victory is not scripted alone. The coach, his team and their families together raise the spirit.

Pradnya Naik & Ambika Shaligram

Illustrations by Monica Chaudhari

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tuhu reviews Name: The Authroitative Calvin And Hobbes By: Bill Watterson Price: $16.95 Published by: A Universal Press Syndicate Company

Illustration by Monica Chaudhari

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ears are streaming down my cheeks and there’ s a stitch in my sides. Oh Calvin!

Yup! I picked up this magazine of Calvin And Hobbes and well, I have been laughing since then. I have been a big fan of the duo and pick up the newspaper just to read the comic strip. So when I saw this magazine in the bookstore, I immediately bought it.

Many hugs to Bill Watterson, who created this comic strip. I think Watterson just picked on my unknown side, which became Calvin. I am sure everyone else also gets the feeling

that Calvin is what they are, were or would like to be!

If you ask me to pick one favourite comic strip from the so many that Watterson created between 1985-1995, then I simply can’t. If you ask me to pick 10 favourites, my reply remains the same. Calvin is phenomenal. And, since he’s so much like us, you don’t want to be partial and just pick one, right? You would rather pick all!

But, yes, my favourites are the ones in which Calvin is fea-

tured with Susie and of course Rosalyn, his sitter. Rosalyn is a match for Calvin. I suspect Calvin admires her for that!

Bill Watterson is back!

Bill Watterson, who stopped creating Calvin AndHobbes after 1995, is now back in public. His artwork, not him, to be more precise. Last week, he revealed a new 15-panel comic strip poster promoting the Angoulême International Comics Festival. The festival will be held from January 29 to February 1 in Angoulême, France. The publicity-shy artist won’t be attending the event. The dialogue-free artwork doesn’t look like an extension of Calvin And Hobbes’ world. But for many fans, it’s enough that Watterson created the strip, which follows a balding, bath-robed newspaper subscriber, who just wants to read the funny pages.

Crossword Book Awards finalist, Prashant Pinge released his YA fantasy adventure Sceadu on November 10.

A fast-paced thriller, it blurs the boundary between the physical and the psychological, the real and the mythical. “I guarantee you will see your shadows in a completely different light after reading Sceadu,” said Pinge

Susie is the perfect counterfoil to his bratty and mischievous ways.

Hobbes is the best friend that Calvin can wish for.

It’s a wonderful world in which a little boy has solution to every problem, some that he has imagined. And, some that he has created.

Reading Challenge

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he British Library launched Reading Challenge on Children’s Day, November 14. This year’s theme is Mythical Maze which challenges children aged 5-13 to find their way around a maze that introduces them to fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology.

The curtain-raiser for the event would be held on Sunday, December 7, between 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. It can be attended by parents and anybody interested in getting children to read books. Learn ideas and good techniques to help your child get a head start in life.

BEAM ON

J h i l m i l & M U S S O

By Alok Nirantar

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EVENT Vishwajeet Pawar

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GROUNDED: Players of Balshikshan English Medium School (in green) catch PCMC Krida Prabodhini’s student during a kabaddi match

tough battle: Players of Rosary (in blue) in action against The Bishop’s School Camp at the Symbiosis School, Vimanagar

too fast: A player of Saraswati Vidya Mandir (in blue) dodges player from Ramanbaug Vidyalaya in a kho kho match

basket bound: Players of Kamalnayan Bajaj (in black) in action against Amanora School

big fight: Rushikesh Randive (in red) in action against Akshay of Boys Sports School, BEG, at Gen Arun Kumar Vaidya Hall.

Akshay won gold in the bout

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Got the man: Wicketkeeper of Sinhgad Spring Dale runs out the batsman of Paranjape Vidya Mandir

Close enough: Players of Narsinha Vidyalaya (in yellow) in action against Dr Dada Gujar Madhyamaik Vidyalay

all smiles: Players of J N Petit Technical School pose after their win against Kamalnayan Bajaj High School in basketball

victory: Swimmers of Sinhgad Springdale School, Ambegaon pose after their win in the 4x100 metre event

we did it! Players of the volleyball team of Symbiosis School pose with their medals alongwith the chief guests. Symbiosis School defeated Millenium National School 25-10, 25-19

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Craft Carnival

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Material Required 3 A4 size magazine paper (glossy), scissors, glue and thread

Handheld fan

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Roll an A4 size magazine paper into a cylinder. Apply glue at the edges and seal. Let it dry

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Accordion fold the third A4 sheet to make a fan

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Cut another magazine sheet into half. Roll it over the paper cylinder loosely and apply glue. The long cylinder should easily be pushed into the shorter one

Place thread between the last fold and apply glue

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Apply glue to the first fold and join the two ends

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Slip the shorter cylinder over the longer one and allow the two threads to pass through as shown.

Place the shorter cylinder at the base of the longer one. Pull the two threads together to stretch it all the way down. Stick the threads over the short cylinder at it base on both the sides. Let them dry

Pinch in the middle and push the fan in the long cylinder. Apply glue and let it dry completely

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Cut the extra length of the thread. Your handle is now ready. Move the handle up or down to close or open the fan. Your hand-held fan is ready!

Shrami Shenavi Bhonsule

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what’s wrong Illustration by Monica Chaudhari

Ans: 1) Bone in the tub 2) Tiara 3) Crab 4) Crackers outside house 5) ‘Spicy’ in the welcome sign 6) Flower on the boy’s tee 7) Bones in the shrub 8) Cone containing biscuits