Xavier International School Newspaper

Issue 2, 2015

XAVIER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Xavier International School Consistent- Quality- Results

Xavier International School has been historically producing 100% results since past four years. It has been achieving this academic landmark consistently and has repeated the same feat be it +2, Bachelors, and ‘A Level’ its legacy has continued relentlessly and will continue this tradition and trend as always. ‘A’ LEVEL world topper Suman Bhandari, Nepal Topper ‘Abhushan Pokharel, +2 Board Topper’ Ayush Choudhary, have been the products and pride of this institution like many others.

Xavier International School happens to be one of the best educational institutes among few elite schools prevalent in the capital city and is considered so due to its consistent performances in various categories for many a years. We not only prepare and mentor the students not only to produce the desire results but mold them into responsible citizens and committed towards society. Our emphasis and focus is to make them a complete and all round successful human beings inculcating the values of self confidence and belief. We have always tapped the interest and subconscious tender

minds and provided them with a meaningful platform of their desired interest and ability converting it into a reality has been a trend and a habit at this profound institution for many a years. According to Howard Garner’s Multiple Intelligent Academic Views – ‘Every human beings mental ability are not similar” similarly we should consider and focus on the entire students development according to his/her Highlights of Xavier International School • 100% SLC Results • Board Toppers in different categoriesWorld Top, Nepal Top, Board Top • Preparatory classes from school level to Junior Pre-medical, Engineering, Banking and C.A. • Renowned faculties and instructors from various fields with successful guidance • Cambridge University (IGCSE Course) implemented from this year abilities and capacity to learn. Focus is not only on bright and quick learners but slow learners as

well so as to derive balanced successful results that would reflect the school’s best adopted education policy and system.

“Only Motivation No Pressure” is the philosophy which we believe in. Our dedicated and vision bound faculties have been the path paver for the students who have been acquiring fruitful education over the years. Under the watchful guidance and vision of honorable ‘Dr. Kamal Krishna Joshi, we have been successful in providing a sound environment to the students and bringing out best in them, leaving no stone unturned.

Xavier International believes to be abreast of time and understands its importance and hence has always provided timely guidelines and curriculum that enlightens the futuristic education and keeps them abreast with modernity and we will continue to do that in future too. Nestled in Kalopool this institution has emerged and evolved over the years to become one of the most desired and sought after institution .

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Xavier International Era: Beyond Education and Acamedics

table-tennis, chess, skipping to horse-riding and during the times of hot summer swimming is also in the list. All these activities generate enthusiasm and zeal in the students which in turn is displayed in achievements and awards in various national and state-level competitions.

Medals, Awards, Felicitation are few of the many we have achieved so far.

Social Connections at Xavier

Come Join Our Hands For Sensible Minds Times have changed and so has the educational beliefs and philosophy. Since the advent of 21st century education has grown in leaps and bounds and in different dynamics too.

Teaching methodologies in imparting valuable knowledge and education to children have changed drastically and for better. Xavier International understands this and has always been abreast with the changing nature of education fundamentals and scenario. We believe in holistic development that is not confined to book knowledge and we try to provide modern methods of teaching to the young infants based on their interest and ability. If a child is encouraged and motivated at a tender age he/she is sure to deliver positively in near future. Hence Xavier International School always emphasizes and focuses on extra-curricular activities in its curriculum and everyday teaching learning process.

Excellent Infrastructure & IT In terms of infrastructure and technology Xavier International has proved to be the best among its current contemporaries. Our students have taken terms and well acquainted with modern ipads and carry out their assignment work on it. We are proud to say that, we have the necessary practical oriented classes where students can carry out their experiments with ease and vigor. On the other hand we have well equipped computer labs where students can engage themselves in valuable learning with these modernized equipments too.

Storing Granary of knowledge

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We provide a conducive reading environment in the form of adequate and spacious library helping them to discover various articles and information of their choice. There is something for everyone in this particular library of ours. A wide range and kinds of books are an integral part and specialty of this book granary. Reading materials consists of various novels written by renowned authors, books, encyclopedias, daily newspapers and much more. Students are updated and informed that helps them to gain information about the current status of

the world and helps them in being a complete citizen too.

Apt Music Classes Xavier International School believes and mentors its students to become wholesome individuals by imparting singing and dancing knowledge along with education in its curriculum with intensity and application. This is reflected and justified as and when students take to the stage during functions and parent’s day and give their heartfelt performances proving a point to this world and themselves on the bigger stages. We train them in various facets of music and singing attributes in the form of instruments such as madal, guitar, key-board, and drums along with immaculate singing classes based on classical themes and modern hip-hop dances and songs as well.

Health is Wealth An age old quote practiced sincerely at Xavier International School. An important and necessary ingredient needed to make a student worthy and fit for acquiring knowledge without any ailments and sickness. For us students well being is of paramount importance. At School we make it a point to check and maintain the hygiene at school and instruct the students to follow the same at home too. Our school is equipped with sick room to tackle with any form or kind of general sickness that arises when at school with required medicines and qualified attendant as well. In case of emergencies first aid is provided with a thorough check-up and parents of the concerned student are informed.

Fit and Fine Philosophy A healthy mind and body makes a person feel stronger proactive and complete is what we aim for. We believe that health and sports are not only interrelated but an inseparable part of each other. Our fit and fine philosophy justifies this methodology, as our students can be seen involved in different kinds of sporting activities according to their level, interests, ability and capability. Every kind of sports is made available to the students be it indoor or outdoor sports that ranges from cricket, football, basketball,

“We are for the people of the people and by the people” Information and people are two faces of the same coin and also a powerful medium of communication in this modern era. Xavier International School understands and acknowledges the prowess of this medium and has been connected to it with intensity and force. Various social media sites have made this world come to us within the click of the mouse.

We are linked with our students and students with us through facebook, where minute details and know-how can be assessed on daily basis and opinions and advice can be accepted and relayed for good. Our parents are associated with us through our official website www. xavier.edu.np where they can access the daily activities, newsletters, academic information and many more sitting in the comfort of their residence itself.

Top Class Language Skills “Practice What You Preach” we have always believed in this particular saying. Our AudioVisual classes are a full proof of this and we make sure that every student grasps and understands the importance of English language that is being displayed in front of them. Documentaries, cartoon movies, renowned orator’s speeches are shown to the pupils on a regular basis are what we always strive for. At Xavier International School English language is like chalk and cheese and we encourage our students to speak while at school. Listening and speaking is given priority and preference. House-wise and class wise assemblies are conducted in English for 4 days whereas in nepali for 2 days is a proof of our English speaking environment in the school. Balanced education has always been the talking point and strategy adopted in this school for many a years.

Spirited Discipline To inculcate values of discipline among students, varied activities such as camp, hiking, rock climbing are a part of the curriculum at Xavier International School. We make sure that every student is socially responsible and is aware about the surroundings and the environment which is to be preserved and sustained for future generations too. Keeping the environment healthy and hygienic is also a part of discipline and has to be followed is taught here in the form of decoration competition and other means regularly with various themes.

Xavier International

Montessori Breaking the traditional method of conventional teaching methods is not an easy task as it has got deep rooted values in the clear sub conscious and conscious minds. Society never accepts changes without being skeptical and suspicious, amongst all these hurdles Xavier International School managed to improvise and took up the challenge of establishing its own Montessori wing with the help of parent fraternity. Today when we look back we are more than satisfied as we can see a sense of smiling young toddlers busy in their educational chores scattered all

us?

• What is so special about us?

• What differences we can make?

• What result we can produce?

• How does it influence in molding a child in to a wholesome individual?

• Are we where we want to be?

All these questions haunt your memories and knock your conscious time and again to be or not to be. We probably have all the solutions

help inculcate a love and understanding of the Montessori Method.

Xavier International Montessori Highlights • Run according to International Montessori guidelines • Well equipped and furnished educational materials and accessories.

• Balanced wholesome meals according to International standards required for infants • Well organized transport facility • Orderly Montessori Lab with instruments • Blended International curriculum

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• Homely environment around. We mentor and mold the young infants according to their interests, ability, capacity so that learning becomes more of fun for them rather than a burden. As our philosophy says Motivation and no pressure and our education ethics are rightly implemented and followed in our teaching methods too. This methodology has caught the eyes of distinctive parents from all walks of life and is the reason why they have preferred Xavier International Montessori over other schools simply because of its passionate quality teaching methods and homely care.

Why Xavier International Montessori School?

compiled under one roof and your search ends as soon as you take that first step in to our ordeal premises. As soon as you enter the first thing that you will encounter is a busy environment with teachers involved with children catering to their smallest of needs and enhancing their life- skills with practical reasoning and demonstration.

Each of our classrooms is emotionally designed to provide an environment where children fulfill their natural curiosity about the world around them. Pivotal to the success of Xavier International has been our commitment to the parents. We welcome questions and are always available for new ideas. The school conducts regular workshops and information sessions to

• Provision of assistant teachers to assist teachers to maintain care for the students • Education philosophy based on International and national standards in terms opf physical, social and emotional development • Child psychology implemented and taken care of • Peaceful and green environment oriented surroundings • Regular extracurricular activities a specialty such as: dance, games. Music, swimming, field trips, gym, clay work, painting, cooking, yoga, sand play along with various other indoor games.

“Child to Child Heart to Heart” A striking obvious question that flashes through the mind before making that vital decision to select a place that would later prove to be a defining moment in your child’s future and career development.

• There are so many others than why choose

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News & Events Meet the Vice-Principal (Ms. Reena Rodrigues) An important and vital inclusion in our extended family deemed to make a difference to this entire school fraternity and take this school to a new level of success and glory. She brings with her vast experience (34 years) and methodology that has done wonders in the field of education embedded with quality and professionalism. A lady who has been known for her stern decisions and instrumental work ethics, for more than three decades is now here with us to be a part of this organization. Born and educated in Mumbai, , studied in a convent school, entered Kathmandu in 1983 and since then has never looked back and served this field and still going on strongly speaks volumes of her desire, dedication and love for the country and education.

Religious Excursion

materials was seen.

(Pokhara- Manakamana Tour)

Students also got a chance to see the production of plastic bottle, jar in which they practically understood the process of reuse and recycle by observing the old plastic goods which were recycled and reused to make new bottles and jars.

Yearly eventful trip organized for grade 10, this time around was Pokhara on 16th /17th Magh; places of natural beauty and religious importance were visited of the likes of Phewa

Visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and ChanguNarayan

Lake, Mahendra caves, and many more places of interest along with Manakamana and much more. Students enjoyed thoroughly and observed the natural serenity of Nepal and relished religious culture and tradition which has always been a part of our lives throughout centuries.

On 27th Ashwin, 2071 students from class 9A and 9B headed for a much anticipated excursion to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan temple. A spiritual journey to the city of devotees brought smiles on everybody’s face, as we were going to witness a place renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colorful festivals and typical Newari

Visit to Balaju Industrial State On 16th Shrawan, 2071 students from class 5,6,7,8 were taken to the visit of Balaju Industrial Area.

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They visited DDC where the students observed the way of production of milk, the way of packing. The storing of the milk was also directly seen. The way of supply of milk was also observed. They also visited the place where slippers were manufactured. The process of making slippers using the locally available raw

Principal of Xavier International College Mr. Gopal Bhandari represented Nepal as ‘Accompanying Person by country’.

Children’s Day Celebration On 27th Bhadra, Children’s Day was celebrated in the school premises by distributing certificates to the winners of different extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

The teacher’s team conducted the morning assembly with different programs.

Visit to Chhauni Museum

On 20th Ashadh the students of class 5 and 6 had a visit to Chhauni Museum. In the Museum the students had view of the things of ancient and historical value which are rare and unique.

Sangraula and Pranij Parajuli S.L.C. batch 2069 who are currently studying in Xavier International College.

Fund Raising for Flood/Landslide victims lifestyles on one hand, and Changunarayan easily one of the oldest Vishnu shrine along with its 10 incarnations made it a gem of a visit.

As we made our way towards this long but exciting journey by bus, felt shortened by the company of friendly teachers.

“Little Drops of Water make a Mighty Ocean” Due to heavy rainfall, recently many parts of country like: Sindhupalchowk, Dang, Surkhet, Ithari etc were adversely affected by flood and

Asian Science Camp Nanyang Technology University Asian Science Camp held on 24th to 29th August, 2014 at the Nanyang Technology landslide. Many people lost their lives, more than 1000 people became homeless. We really felt bad for their pathetic situation and planned to raise donation program for relief of the victims.

University, Singapore was attended by Students of Xavier International School, Sanjeeb

We started collecting the fund. Within 3 days we collected Rs. 52,501/- from students, teachers, School Administration. Then, according to the plan we went to Avenues Television to hand

over the fund through the Head of Avneues TV Mr. Bhaskar Raj Karnikar.

Farewell Program Recognition and Rhythmic Celebration: (6th Batch on 30th Falgun)

Students of grade 10 were given an overwhelming and emotional good-bye for their future endeavors on a musical high that comprised of dance by grade 9 juniors, rhythmic numbers and distribution of merit certificates for commendable accomplishments by individual students. The students were offered Tika, Khada and their class photos as a token of love.

Dynamism and conscious reflexes with rationale experiments highlighted this thematic presentation of demonstrative and meaningful innovations of excellence. A regular event every year during the 3rd term result distribution and this time around was about science and its know-how logic. This event reflected the abilities and striking reflexes of individual brilliance and thinking ability at display.

alike. Spirits were high and each moment was lived up to the fullest.

Certificate of Merit Granted (Passion- Performance- Practice) Consideration and appreciation for students has always been an inseparable part of our

Saraswati Pooja (Akshararambha Program)

Annual Parent’s Day (Kaleidoscope of Events) A much awaited event every year in the conscious mind of every student and faculty which is mentally, emotionally and physically challenging as well as a pride for every school.

This year was held at Pragya Prathisthan

A day symbolizing a religious gesture to the goddess of knowledge was celebrated with

teaching methodology over the years in our school curriculum and system. This year being no different, promising students were conferred and awarded certificates of appreciation for their notable and consistent performances throughout the year in different criteria’s and subjects.

Hope you would continue to like our humble effort of blending ideas into practices consistently in near future too.

Scout camping to Kakani

Kamaladi, chaired by honorable Dr. Kamal Krishna Joshi a visionary personality renowned for innovative accomplishments and endeavors.

The chief guest of this programme Shri K.P. Sharma Oli and patron of Xavier International College and chairperson of CPN- UML graced this event and shared his thoughts and feelings that made this programme vibrant and meaningful.This event showcased innumerable talents of students of all age groups in diverse fields of music, acts, sports, dance, martial arts and many more which reflects holistic approach of the school in molding students to become complete individuals of tomorrow.

lots of faith and pomp. Held at our Montessori wing offering were offered to the goddess and blessings taken, and as a noble gesture and auspicious occasion toddlers were encouraged and incorporated in the school in the form of new admissions.

Holi Celebrations (Spirited Colors) One of the most colorful festivals in the Hindu calendar was observed with the same spirit was

Science Exhibition: - (Innovative Minds)

celebrated in the school premises a well. Colors were smeared on the faces of peers and teachers

With the noble cause of refreshing our mind and keeping us aloof from hectic schedule our scout cleaning campaign kicked off on 9th Mangshir, we utilized the unlikely vacation that we got on the occasion of the 18th SAARC Summit. This particular camp was meant for students of grade 7, 8 and 9 for the duration of 2 nights 3 days, for grades 4, 5, 6 1 night 2 days and similarly grades 1, 2 and 3 got 1 nights and 2 days to spend. This camp was held on a beautiful and pleasant place of kakani.

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SLC Result at a Glance Distinction Holder

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First Division

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Each Child is Special Each child is special, each child is gifted and they are created with their own uniqueness within them. They just need environment which will support them to realize they all are special and specially created for special job.

them more confidence to explore ideas on their own. We can also show an interest in any activity that they are excited about. If they like reading we can take them to the library every week to get new books.

Finally we have to create a safety zone for children to express their individuality. Our encouragement and support is the greatest gift we can give our children so that they can fully share their individuality with the world.

As teachers and parents our duty is to help them know they all are specially needed to this world and their presence is valued, we need them and their individuality is encouraged to be alive.

We really want our little flower to be happy, happy and happy. Our children already have enough pressure on them in today’s world so let’s not push them down with all our over-sized expectation. Let’s give them good guideline and structure rather than setting them as we want for our comfort.

We actually need to listen to them. We don’t have to agree with their opinions but showing that we care about what they think will give

Multiple Intelligences Chart Here is a list of activities that speak to each intelligence.

Verbal-Linguistic choral speaking

Logical-Mathematical problem solving

Visual-Spatial graphing

Bodily-Kinesthetic hands on experiments

declarizing

measuring

photographing

activities

storytelling

coding

making visual metaphors changing room arrangement

retelling

sequencing

making visual analogies

creative movement

speaking

critical thinking

mapping stories

going on field trips

debating

predicting

making 3D projects

physical education activities

presenting

playing logic games

painting

crafts

reading aloud

collecting data

illustrating

dramatizing

dramatizing

experimenting

using charts

using cooperative groups

book making

solving puzzles

using organizers

dancing

nonfiction reading

classifying

visualizing

researching

using manipulatives

sketching

listening

learning the scientific model patterning

process writing

using money

writing journals

using geometry

Musical

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalistic

humming

classroom parties

personal response

reading outside

rapping

peer editing

individual study

cloud watching

personal goal setting

identifying insects

individual projects

building habitats

journal log keeping

identifying plants

personal choice in projects

using a microscope

independent reading

going on a nature walk

playing background cooperative learning music sharing patterns group work form

playing instruments

forming clubs peer teaching

tapping out poetic social awareness rhythms conflict mediation rhyming discussing singing cross age tutoring

visual puzzles

dissecting build a garden studying the stars bird watching

study group

collecting rocks

brainstorming

making bird feeders going to the zoo

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Each Child is Special

TODDLERS

NURSERY 10

Each Child is Special

LKG

UKG

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Achievers & Achievment Class 1

Class 2

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Class 3

Class 4

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Class 5

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Class 6

Class 7

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Class 8

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Class 9

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Class 10

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Theme Based

Montessori Teaching Our child’s learning experience at XAVIER INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI is theme based. The child-related theme such as transportation, animal or food provides a meaningful context for learning.

in preschool classes especially, since preschool children learn through interactive, integrated activities. These themed units incorporate reading, math, science and social studies, as well as the arts for a well-balanced curriculum.

Your child explores these interesting topics through various child centered activities.

Benefits

A thematic approach to teaching involves integrating all subject areas together under one theme. It crosses over subject lines and helps children relate basic academic skills to real-world ideas. Thematic units are common

Visit to Nursery on “Nature and Plant” Theme.

The benefits of a thematic approach are many.

Teaching thematically helps children make sense of what they are being taught, since content areas are integrated and not made to stand alone. Students are able to retain more information when it is not presented as isolated

Modeling Play Dough.

To let children know about nature and plant, they were taken to local Nursery. Children learn

facts, but rather as part of a whole. Thematic units encourage the involvement of all students through topics relevant to them. Children are able to relate to real-world experiences and build on prior knowledge of a topic. Thematic units also help teachers teach to the different learning styles of their students. Research conducted by famous child development scientists, such as Piaget and Vygotsky, suggest that integrating subject matter across different content areas, such as math and science, engages the whole brain through active and hands-on involvement.

“Baby birds comes out from egg”, Concept formation.

Children are made engaged to explore things.

As they are eager to know how things happens once they were given toy egg where they found baby birds inside to form concept that birds come from their own eggs.

Program “Bubble pops bubble!”

Modeling dough is very interesting activity for children as they can explore their creativity and have exercise for motor skills.

Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square through different theme activities. Children got opportunity to know about different types of plants like, poisonous plants, non poisonous plants, seasonal plants, indoor plants, outdoor plants etc. Lastly our children learnt to love plants,

As we know children learn through playing.

While playing bubbles they learnt air has weight and it occupy space.

Visit to Fire Brigades on “Transportation” Theme.

Demonstration Children were happy to have visit to Durbar Square. They were given opportunity to go through number of temples and value cultural representations.

Craft activity for Theme “ Bird ” Children learn through range of activities. Art and craft according to theme is also one part of teaching learning process.

First of all children were introduced to Fire brigades. They knew its importance and were told story related to topic. Then, were taken to see fire truck at fire brigades.

Colouring Sheet Colourings are fun activity for children and they love colouring. It helps them to develop motor skills, hand and eye coordination and concept formation.

One of the important skills of children is presentation skill. They learn this skill by first demonstrating their own creation in front of their class.

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Language and letter formation

Rhymes and songs in circle time

Celebrating Christmas

Children develop their language along with physical development when they sing and dance in circle time each day in morning with their teachers and friends.

We celebrated Christmas with songs, candles, candy and cakes.

Cooking class

Swimming

Letter tracing, colouring on letter pattern and other activities helps children to form their letter.

Learning to write name in belonging

Writing their own name on their work gives them idea about denoting their belongings. It gives them value for what they have done.

Children observed how to cook rice pudding in their cooking learning class.

Having concept about primary colours

Cleaning Campaign

We went for swimming in Jorpati. Everyone greatly enjoyed the activity. They splashed water and had water play. This activity not only cooled hot weather even helped children to know property of water.

Cleaning campaign conducted with in school premises to generate importance of clean environment.

Parents involvement in school activity

Sometime for “Our Book corner” Creativity emerges as children are absorbed in action and given opportunity to explore of their own idea.

Graduation ceremony

Each class has their own reading corners full with colourful child friendly books. We utilize our free time reading books.

Parents are the one who are most concern about children. It is very important to have good communication between parents and school.

Parent’s involvement in school activities makes it more fruitful.

Anti smoke Awareness sheet distribution

Celebrating Krishna Janmasthami This is one of the greatest ceremony which involves parent’s happiness for their children having their very first graduation.

Distribution Appraisal certificate

Shree Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated with great excitement. Birthday of Lord Krishna, in this day children were dressed like Lord Krishna and all of us enjoyed singing bhajan.

This program particularly shows awareness and sensitivity to the children for anti smoke.

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“Each child is special”. To celebrate their special gift and to give value for what they are, each child is praised with certificate.

Farm Visit for theme “Nature and Plants”

Cultural Dress on Theme “My country”

Lab exercises

Children are facilitated with Montessori lab.

They are introduced to variety of lab exercises according to age group. These exercises help them for holistic development.

Children were taken to visit farm house. This excursion was important to impart knowledge about importance of plants. Children learned food we eat comes from plants so we need to preserve them.

Red Cross Day

Picnic

Children learn to share and care. Togetherness activities like picnic helps in socio-emotional development.

To serve human and learn the value of humanity, Red Cross day was marked by celebrating the day. We have visual display through cartoon show and made badge with the sign of Red Cross.

Getting involved on table Game

Our organic Kitchen Garden We built our own Kitchen garden for each class and students are given responsibility to take care for plants. Children are taught to love nature and plant which are ultimate source of life.

Table games help children to develop fine motors. It helps hand and eye coordination.

Encourage to work in team.

Animals are also source of our food, experiential learning

Our children were taken to animal farm. They observed baby animals and even learned we get meat, milk, egg and other dairy products from animals.

Children exchanged their culture through their dress. They were dressed according to different cultural costume and had interactions about.

Dashain Celebration

Dashain was celebrated by singing celebration songs followed by planting Jamara. Children enjoyed dancing and putting tika along with blessing given by teachers.

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Additional Language Study Spanish Introducing myself in Spanish ¡Hola!

Me llamo Mamata Bhandari.

Vivo en Katmandú, la capital de Nepal.

Yo soy una estudiante inteligente.

Estudio en clase 6 y estudio la lengua española. Mi escuela se llama Xavier International School.

Me gusta bailar. En los fines de semana, juego al bádminton. En mi casa, tengo dos gatos; uno es blanco y el otro negro. Tengo muchas amigas, como Kaushila, Inusha, etc.

English Translation Hello! My name is Mamata Bhandari. I live in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. I am an intelligent student. I study in class 6 and I study Spanish language. My school is called Xavier International School. I love to dance. At weekends, I play badminton. I have two cats at home; one is white and the other is black. I have many friends, like Kaushila, Inusha, etc.

Mamata Bhandari, Class 6

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