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Quarterly Bulletin of the Central Board of Secondary Education Vol.50, No.3, July-September 2011 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vineet Joshi, I.A.S Chairman Dr. Veera Gupta Secretary M.C. Sharma Controller of Examinations Dr. Sadhana Parashar Director (Training) Pitam Singh Director (Spl. Exams.) N. Nagaraju Director (Academic) EDITOR R.P. Singh Assistant Education Officer The views expressed by any author in his/her article /contribution published in Cenbosec do not represent the views of the Board. Feedback, Suggestions & Contributions may be sent to 'The Editor, Cenbosec, Central Board of Secondary Education, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi-110002' or [email protected]. Ph. 011-23231070 Published by the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, ‘Shiksha Kendra’, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092, © CBSE , Delhi-92 and Printed at India Offset Press, A-1 Mayapuri Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110064, Ph.: +91-11-28116494, 9811526314.

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From the Chairman

Articles Innovations in Education - Mrs. Radha Mahalaxmi Innovations in Education - Mrs. Chitra Nakra Small Steps Lead to Big Success - Dr. G. P. Pandey Innovations in Education - Mr. Ashok Kumar Innovations in Education - Mrs. Divya Matti M. B. Innovations in Education - Mrs. Anjana Gupta Innovations in Education - Dr. S. V. Sharma Innovations in Education - Mrs. Renu Mishra Quality Development in Education through Communication Technology as a Innovative Practice - Dr. Shruti Upreti Innovations in School Education in the Context of CCE - Mr. K. L. Nagaraju Innovations in Education: Some Issues - Dr. Manjit Singh Innovations in Education - Mr. Ajit Kumar Innovations in Education - Ms. Smita Pant Innovation in Education: The Role of Computer Simulation in Teaching Physics Dr. Mahesh Srivastava Innovation in Education - Ms. Devanshi Goswami Innovation in Education - Ms. Stuti Krishna What other Principals say What other Teachers say News from Schools Green Page

Health & Wellness Clubs Sahodaya Updates Sports Arena

Academic Updates

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From the Chairman Globalization provides opportunities as well as challenges to use innovation as a strategy to generate knowledge flow. It provides unprecedented potential for using innovation as a tool for teaching learning and increased opportunities for all. Innovation has an impact in all fields including education as it can also influence all areas of school education such as Curriculum Planning and Development, Generating Innovative Textbooks, Harnessing Mass Media and Technology for Transacting Curriculum, Teacher Education, Teacher Training and Assessment in Scholastic as well as Co-Scholastic areas. The Board through its Education Reforms and more predominantly through the strengthening of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in 2009 has brought about a major shift in de-emphasizing the Public examination or Board examination at the end of Grade X. The fact that teachers need to be facilitators and classroom coordinators so that learning happens in the classroom and the fact that strategies such as ‘talking pairs’ or pair work, small group work, group work or whole class work promote real learning the environment for nurturing creativity can be easily provided inside the classroom. The CCE also emphasizes that multiple modes of assessment may be harnessed in Formative Assessment such as project based learning, seminars, group discussions, debates, role play, quiz, experiments, field trips, research projects etc. The grading system which for many years was in a nascent stage was finally implemented and its merits far out way the de-merits. The challenge of replacing marks with grades in a system which has been primarily mark oriented and mark dominated is understandable. It is here I feel that technology can play a great role by generating different kinds of question types for students in a classroom assessing them and keeping records as well. When I think of semi-urban and schools situated in the remote districts I wonder if the effects of technology enabled education are available to teachers and students alike. There are various ways in which a resourceful teacher can supplement her lessons and make them interesting by using other forms of mass media such as television and newspapers. The CBSE is also running programmes on Strategic Leadership and Effective School Management through various agencies so that it can provide opportunities and a platform for schools to participate in this process of sharing.

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The CBSE also emphasizes on celebration of the National Education Day and celebrating the day by organizing activities based on the theme `Child Centred Education’. This year the 18th National Annual Conference for Sahodaya School Complexes will be held from 27-29 Dec., 2011 at Chennai and the theme of the conference is `Quality Improvement in Schools’. The theme is not only current but also topical as it reflects the concerns and issues raised in the National Curriculum Framework 2005, the Position Paper on Examination Reforms, the Report of the National Knowledge Commission and also the Right of the Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009. I hope that schools will benefit from the articles in this issue and contribute to the forthcoming issues which are also based on relevant themes.

VINEET JOSHI Chairman Central Board of Secondary Education

In this increasingly skill driven knowledge economy, necessary investments in education, including enterprise based vocational education and training and market based knowledge and skills in higher education, are going to be crucial to maintain India’s Innovation driven growth and its cutting edge in knowledge based industries. – Innovation in India National Knowledge Commission

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Green Page

Van Mahotsav Celebrations Maharana Partap Public School, Kurukshetra Van Mahotsav was celebrated at Maharana Partap Public School, Kurukshetra on July 7, 2011. The students took an Oath for keeping the environment clean and green and pledged to protect trees from felling. Collage & Poster Making Competitions were also organized in the school on the topic “Go Green”. Choreography by the school children depicting the importance of trees was also staged. Planting of 100 trees by the students & the staff on the school campus marked the end of the week long celebrations.

the air, the water and the soil. I promise to plant and nature trees. I pledge not to do any action or activity that will harm the greens and strive to keep my city Clean, Green and Beautiful.

Environment Week Celebrations Delhi Public School, Rajkot “Nature never betrays the heart that loves her”. With this conviction, ‘Environment Week’ was celebrated in the school from 23rd to 28th June, 2011.

Students of Delhi Public School, Rajkot planting Saplings during the celebration of Environment week Students of Maharana Partap Public School during the tree plantation as part of Van Mahotsav Celebration

Our Pledge I pledge allegiance to the earth and all life it supports: the forests and the species their habitats

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Col. Chaudhary of the N.C.C. unit Rajkot inaugurated the programme. He expressed happiness to see the grown up plants which he had planted in the campus a year before. He appreciated the school and inspired the student to continue this good effort. Special Assemblies were held where

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the members of the Environment Club presented speeches, articles, mime show, skit and posters related to environmental issues. Officials of the District Education Department Members of the school Management Committee and eminent members of the Rotary Club Rajkot joined the students in their mission for a healthy environment. The Members of the DPS family pledged to plant tree and preserve the environment.

Van Mahotsav Week Celebration SBP DAV Centenary Public School, Fatehabad

Eco Club celebrates International Year of Forestry Dav Public School, Pitampura The eco club of the DAV Public School, Puspanjali Enclave arranged mass participation campaign on July 11, 2011 to create awareness of increasing population and its impact on mankind and nature. Principal, Mrs. Sneh Verma initiated the movement in a special assembly which was followed by poster making competition, board decoration and debate competition. The school is also registered for “National Online Sanitation Rating” a programme initiated by CBSE, Ministry of HRD and GIZ. Also in collaboration with TERI, the school is involved in Air Pollution Assessment in the North – West Area of Delhi. This year class VIII students were also enrolled in the ‘Green Bridage’ as members of the Eco Club in the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ held on 5th August, 2011. The members pledged to make the school and its surroundings an Eco Friendly and Pollution Free Zone.

Students of SBP DAV Centenary Public School during the awareness rally

Students of SBP DAV Centenary Public School celebrated ‘Van Mohotsava Week’ in last week of July to spread the message of environment conservation. Various activities were organized for students of classes IV to XII to draw their attention to the problem of environmental degradation. Students expressed their views through poster, slogans & essay writing. The students of IV & V planted tree in the campus & pledged to take care of them while the students of Eco Club started herbal garden in the campus on the last day of celebration. SDM, Mr. Baljeet Singh planted trees & gave the message to conserve all natural resources. He also flagged off the rally in which the students carried placards for promoting plantation environment conservation, ban on use of plastic & stressed the need to make the earth a healthy planet. The students distributed hand – made beautiful paper bags & pamphlets to spread their message.

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Paperman – Paper Retrieve Drive Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai

Students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, Chennai during the Paper Retrieve Drive

The Exnora Club of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar along with the support of Exnora International successfully conducted the Paperman – Paper Retrieve drive on 11th August 2010.


The students of the school were asked to bring old newspapers, books, notebooks and materials made from paper. The students actively took part and the total contribution of the school was the collection of 540 kilograms of paper which will be recycled.

Programme on Environmental Awareness R.D. Khosla D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Batala The Eco Club of the school organized a function with the aim of creating awareness about Conservation and Preservation of Energy on 4th June 2011. Dr. Sukhdeep Singh (SMO) Civil Hospital, Batala was the Chief Guest of the function. He inaugurated the Science Park and Exhibition of Models prepared by students on the theme of conservation and preservation of energy.

Students displaying and explaining their projects during the Science Exhibition

The function started with the singing of a prayer song on the theme of seeking divine blessings to save the Mother Earth from the cruel hands of thoughtless and greedy human beings. On the spot Chart Making Competition was also organized on the same theme and these charts were displayed along with models in the school Auditorium. The Chief Guest went around and interacted with the students discussing the themes displayed by them in their models. Different cultural activities including a play on the theme of preservation of forests, choreography about the importance of greening the earth, meaningful poems on nature were presented

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in a delightful and aesthetic manner. Some speeches on the different problems facing mankind due to environmental deterioration were delivered.

Celebration of Van Mahotsav DAV Public School, Hazaribag, Jharkhand Our environment is our life support system and plant life is the most critical element of the system for it is flora that sustains the fauna. Believe in the power of proactive collective action, at D.A.V. Hazaribag, campaign ‘Green Hazaribag and Clean Hazaribag’ was organised as part of Van Mahotsava. It includes among other things distribution of saplings seven hundred saplings were distributed this year. This year our Van Mahotsava acquired a special signifinace as the department of forest Hazaribag, East Division approached us to co-organize the Van Mahotsava 2011. The event turned out to be a draw with people from all walks of life. The students, teachers, academicians and prominent citizens. Shri Yashwant Shina, MP, hazaribag and ex-finance and foreign minister, was the Chief Guest. Shri Pradip Kumar IFS, Regional Chief conservator of forest, East Division, Hazaribag represented the department of forest. Every dignitary present was lavish in his praise of the efforts of the school.

Celebration of Van Mahotsava at DAV Public School, Hazaribag

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Sanrakshak Club Our Lady of Fatima Convent Secondary School, Patiala

Grow Green D.A.V Public School- Ballabhgarh

The Eco Club namely Sanrakshak Club of Our Lady of Fatima Convent Secondary School, Patiala was set up in 2008-09. The club has been conducting various activities like talks, debates, and awareness on current environmental issues. The school has been declared a 'No Polythene Zone' and the members of Eco Club are always engaged in spreading environmental concern not only in school premises but in their colonies as well. The school has set up two rain water harvesting plants to recharge natural water. Rallies, poster making and painting competitions are held to make the people aware of judicious use of water, use of CFL bulbs, recycle of waste and to protect wild life. For better awareness of the people of Patiala city. The students organized a tree plantation drive on 08.08.2011 under which saplings were planted by Ms. Anandita Mitra (ADC, Development, Patiala), Principal, Manger, teachers and the students of the school.

Tree Plantation drive as part of Van Mahotsav Celebration at DAV Public School, Ballabhgarh

Students of DAV Ballabhgarh once again tried to perpetrate the tradition of the school by celebrating ‘Van Mahotsav’ in the school. On this occasion the young students planted saplings of various medicinal value. A touch of creativity was added to the event by a slogan writing competition on the importance protecting the environment and generating greenery. The students showed exemplary enthusiasm by participating in the event.

Paryavision Celebrated DLDAV, Pitampura

Tree Plantation drive by Sanrakshak Club

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DLDAV, Pitampura celebrated ‘ParyavisionEarth Day’s by organizing different activities and competitions for different classes with the themeSustainable Development, Live and Let Live and Conserve an Flourish, Destroy and Perish. The two week long celebrations were inaugurated by Mrs. Rekha Gupta, Municipal Councilor, in a special Assembly. A number of dignitaries graced the valedictory function. The guests witnessed the prize winning entries of PowerPoint presentation (Class X), Class presentation (Class XII), poster and Newspaper display (Class VIII) talk show (Class XI), Graffitti (Class XII). They enjoyed a short cultural


programme with the message ‘Save environment for future’.

Tagorians take out Rally to mark Van Mahotsav Tagore Public School, Ludhiana To stress upon the need for Green Activismto save Earth- Van Mahotsava was celebrated in the school by taking out a rally in and around Aggar Nagar (A-Block). The students enthusiastically marched on the streets of Aggar Nagar with variety of placards in their hands trying to spread the message of the importance of trees to bring about prosperity in the country. Their words indeed spoke more than their actions. From conveying the simple message of “Each one Plant one” and “Tree is the lifeline”, the students went deep into the topic by stressing upon the need of the hour to treat trees as sacred beings, as source of renewed energy, to consider it as God’s great alphabet and to discover the meaning of human life through tree which left a deep impact on the resident of the colony and every passerby. About 500 sapling were planted in the Birmi branch of Tagore School. Even the students of Kindergarten participated in this function by making greeting and planting saplings in their nursery section.

the students celebrated Van Mahotsava week from 18th July, 2011. The school hosted various inter and intra school competitions, to focus on environmental issues and to find innovative solutions. High level of creativity was seen in competitions like Wall graffiti and floral rangoli, which had ‘Save Nature’ as their theme. The week long festival ended with an awareness march on 23rd July, 2011. The rally was organised with an aim to make people understand that we should be good stewards of our planet, our home. About 200 children accompanied with teachers marched through the streets with posters and slogans trying to motivate the people to ‘Keep Delhi Green’. Paper bags were distributed during the rally to discourage the use of plastics.

Student of Maharaja Agrasen Model School, Delhi during the Celebration of Van Mahotsava

World Environment Day J K Education Society On this occasion Mr. Ramachaandra Rao Police Commissioner of Police Hubbli Dharwad joined with the students in planting Sapling in the School Campus. Tree Plantation drive at Tagore Public School, Ludhiana

Van Mahotsava Maharaja Agrasen Model School, Pitampura, Delhi The Eco Club of the school in keeping with its aim of creating environmental awareness amongst

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“Plant a tree for Future.”

“Save Tree save Earth”

“Say no to Plastics”

It is a day that stimulates awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and public action.

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It is on June 5th that United Nations Conference on Human Environment began.

In a symbolic activity, all the participants pasted paper-leaves on a hollow tree cut-out and conveyed their earnest contribution in making the tree green. Junior students participated in the venture by pressing a group dance, dressed in the costumes of tree . The teachers and the local residents applauded the effects of the children and motivated them by supporting their endeavour.

Planting of sapling by Police Commissioner Mr. Ramachandra Rao

Forests- Nature at your services is the theme of 2011. Covering one third of the earth’s land mass, performing vital function and services around the world which make our planet alive with possibilities. Forest play a key role in our battle against climate change, releasing oxygen in to the atmosphere while storing carbon-di-oxide. So, children were guided on these grounds and were involved in slogan writing activity. Slogans stressing the need and responsibility of the students to take care of the Mother Earth, was highlighted beautifully in colourful displays.

‘Nurture Nature’ : Tree Plantation Campaign at DAV Centenary Public School, Paschim Enclave

‘Nurture Nature’ : Tree Plantation Campaign at DAV Centenary Public School, Paschim Enclave

Tree Plantation Campaign Rukmini Devi Public School, Pitampura, Delhi

In an extensive Tree Plantation Campaign titled ‘Nurture Nature’, plantation of hundreds of saplings was undertaken in the school premises as well as the adjoining areas in an effort to make the planet greener. The students carried the plants to the neighborhood houses with the help of the residents. The students also sensitized the residents of neighbourhood by taking out a full-fledged rally, holding placards with slogans and singing songs for preservation of the environment. The drama club also presented a street play highlighting the need to save trees.

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Tree Plantation Campaign at Rukmini Devi Public School, New Delhi

Trees are the best monuments that a man can erect. The students of Rukmini Devi Public School organized a Tree Plantation Campaign, where they


planted saplings –an action that will help in breathing new life in the cities. The students were also briefed about the significance of trees, how to plant them and their aftercare with the hope that in the years to come the children will not just plant more trees but also take care of them, watch them grow and bask in their glorious beauty for sustainable development.

to save the environment by reusing items that may otherwise end up in dump. Keeping this concept in mind, Social Science Department organized a model making competition for class tenth on 20th August, 2011.

Eco Clubs: Green Page Arvind Gupta Centenary Public School “Nature is a marvel, full of creations, so lovely Let’s not ruin it but preserve it truly.” The nursery and the primary students of Arvind Gupta Centenary Public School organized Vanmahotsava on 30 July 2011. A short cultural program was organized during Morning Assembly, where students stagerla skit “Almo planted a seed” and group song “Ek Nanhi Si Paudh” bringing out the importance of trees. It was followed by class wise presentations. The activities undertaken included puppet show, poem recitations, Nukkad Natak, Roleplays on endangered animals and much more. Eco Club of school took an initiative to plant trees of economic importance like Jamun, Alstonia, Yellow Oleander, Neem, and Delonix near the University Campus. This was followed by Nukkad Natak presented by the club members to sensitize of Model Town about ill effects of ruthless cutting of trees.

Students of Delhi Public School Ranipur, Haridwar displaying their creativity

Students used waste material very skillfully and worked enthusiastically to give their best within two hrs. Efficient use of pen caps, bottle caps, plastic bottles, tetra packs, straws, large and small cartons, newspaper etc. were used.

Van-Mahotsava at D.A.V. Edward Ganj Sr. Sec.Public School, (Punjab)

At the end the members of the club took a Pledge to save environment by adopting a tree.

Exploring Creativity With Mindful Meanderers Using ‘Best Out of Waste’ Delhi Public School, Ranipur, Haridwar Using waste materials is a fantastic way to cut down the cost with a little bit of creativity and the ability to see objects not as they are but what they could be. Crafting with recycled materials can be a cost-effective, rewarding experience that has the potential to yield unexpected results. It’s also a way

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Celeberation of Van-Mahotsava at D.A.V. Edward Ganj Sr. Sec. Public School, Malout (Punjab)

The school celebrated Van-Mahotsava from 25th to 27th August-2011. A plethora of activities

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were organized like: Poetical Recitation, Poster Making, Slogan Writing & Quiz etc. 800 students of Pre-primary wing with 30 teachers, all in green dresses formed a ‘Human Chain’ on city main road carrying self made ‘Poster & Placards’ highlighting Do’s & Don’ts to check the environmental pollution. Senior students took out an ‘Awareness March’ to pass the message to the masses to ‘Save Environment’ by planting ‘Trees’ and Keeping the surroundings clean. The Tiny Tots dressed up as trees and flowers got lot of appreciation from the audience and were boosted up by their comments. All the students of the school ’Pledged’ together to join hands in saving the environment.

Activities of Eco-Club South Delhi Public School, Defence Colony, New Delhi

Celebration of “International Year of Forests” at Atomic Energy Central School-2, Tarapur

The “Eco Club” in South Delhi Public School was formed in 2009. The school’s endeavor has been to sensitise our students. Activities undertaken in our school are briefly stated below:

Members of Eco-Club displaying their creativity

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2. Celeberation of Van-Mahotsava 2011 at Atomic Energy Central School-2, Tarapur

The year 2011 has been declared as the “International year of Forests” by the United Nations. Drawing inspiration from the move, the Atomic Energy Central School No.2, Tarapur celebrated ‘Van Mahotsav’ on 2nd July 2011 to raise awareness about the need for conservation and management of forests for the benefit of current and future generations. The program began with a skit presented by the students followed by ceremonial; plantation of saplings at the hands of the Secretary, AEES, Staff and Students of the school.

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Eco Club: on every Wednesday, weekly activities are conducted. Since the activity day falls in the middle of the week the students are very enthusiastic about it. Their Bags, (Sling Bags & Clutch Purses), Decorative items, Paper Bags, Dustbins etc. these articles are made out of environment friendly recyclable waste materials by our Green Warriors. Roly-Poly: Bio-degradable waste and fallen tree leaves in the school premises are collected on a daily basis and deposited in the roly-poly, maintained at our school. The school children are encouraged to deposit their leftover food fruit peel/kernel etc in it. The effects of the students have yield steady output of manure and the same was used in our school’s flower garden. It was a sight to see the expression of the students when the first flowers bloomed as a result of their hard work. The school is in the process of creating a herbal garden wherein one child will adopt a sapling and will look after it. We also plan to create an organic kitchen garden to motivate the children further.


‘Go –Green’ Project Indus Valley Public School, New Delhi As part of its mission to imbibe a strong sense of responsibility in the students towards global concerns and Mother Earth issues IVPS organized a 'Go-Green campaign' on the occasion of Earth Day on 7th July 2011. While the primary aim of this endeavor was to make the students aware of the relevance of afforestation, the larger design was to connect the society, as a whole, and solicit their involvement in this vital issue.

Saplings were planted by the students in identified parks and RWA area with the responsibility of preserving them bestowed on the welling RWA members. On convergence of the rally, tree plantation within the school compound was under taken by each class along with the responsibility of properly nurturing them. The enthusiasm of the students and keen participation of RWA is the testimony that the entire movement has been well received by them and the school’s approach for holistic development of the students is yielding results.

Ndpl Urja Mela Dldav, Pitampura, Delhi

Plantation drive at Indus Valley Public School, New Delhi

Our bid to expand the education beyond class-rooms bore excellent result when a large no. of RWAs from adjoining societies actively participated in the students initiative by taking a tree plantation in their area as part of the pilot project undertaken by the school. On 07th July 2011 the proceedings in the school commenced with a special assembly in which various aspects pertaining to the adverse implication of reducing green cover along with the measures to overcome the same were highlighted through speeches, poem, skits and interactive session. The main highlight was the affirmation of an oath for protecting the environment by all students and teachers. Thereafter a Rally with the theme of ‘PROJECT THE EARTH’ was undertaken in the adjoining residential sector to enlighten and associate the residents with the ‘Go-Green” project of the school.

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DLDAV, Pitampura, lifted the second Runner Up Urja Cup amongst 140 schools in NDPL Urja Mela organized in Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School, Badli. Debankar Dutta won the 1st prize and Rachita came 3rd amongst student of 50 schools in Banner Making Competition. the Nukked Natak 'Urja Bachao' won great applause by one and all.

Students of DLDAV, Pitampura with the Second Runner Up Urja Cup at NDPL Urja Mela

Activities of Eco-Club Dyanand Model School, Model Town, Jalandhar In order to tackle with the problems related with environment and to create awareness among the students, our school has established an Eco Club.

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Students of different classes are members of this club. Various activities are being organized by this club from time to time. Some of the activities being organized by this club are as under: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Celebration of Vanmahotsva by planting small seedlings in the school campus

Poster making competition based on pollution and recycling of waters. Campaign for conservation of water Campus cleanliness drive

5) Essay writing competition

aerobically. The manure produced by the Roly Poly is used by children to grow different kinds of potted plants like tulsi, neem, catharanthus, curry leaves etc.

2. Students of Vishal Bharti Public School also participated in the ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ where they cleaned the A-5/B area of Paschim Vihar for entire week. Students went around in the area, shouting slogans and creating awareness among the residents, shopkeepers and the vendors. A signature campaign was also taken up by the public. They made people of the said area pledge to keep their surroundings clean and use the dustbins always. The clean Delhi drive was greatly enjoyed by the children.

Large number of posters, banners and decorative paper bags were made by the children during the Clean Delhi Drive. Plays on the theme of environment were also enacted in the school.

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Celebrating Van Mahotsav by planting trees at Dyanand Model School, Model Town, Jalandhar

Green Crusaders Vishal Bharti Public School, Paschim Vihar At Vishal Bharti Public School we aim at the overall development of child, which is incomplete if the child is not sensitive to his/her environment. 1.

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Children from all classes collect biodegradable wastes from school, bring some part from home and accompanied by environment club member deposit it in the Roly Poly which converts biodegradable wasters into manure

Students of Indian School, Darsait participating in various activities organised by Charity Club of the School

A number of community service programmes have been initiated at Indian School, Darsait


under the auspice of Anugagraha, the Charity Club of the school. The “Say No to Plastic” campaign commenced, in December 2010, with the removal of all plastic related waste from the school campus. The volunteers of the club, guided by the teachers helped in this cleanliness drive and also made around 50 environment friendly bags. The school campus has since been declared a plastic free zone. About 110 students of class 9 along with 10 teachers took part in a Beach Cleaning Drive organized in December 2010 and it covered the stretch of beach from Cowne Plaza to Embassy Road, Qurum. Supported by Muscat Municipality, the drive was indeed an eye opener for everyone on the need of the hour- a Green and Clean Planet, Earth. It also gave a boost to the ‘No to Plastics’ drive reiterating the commitment to save the precious flora and fauna of the Sultanate of Oman. One of the important assignments taken up by the Club this year was collecting funds for the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs. The club succeeded in collecting a good amount towards this cause. The volunteers of the club visited the centre and interacted with the children of the centre and the proceeds were handed over to them. This visit had a great impact on the students and they have taken up the challenges of working towards the betterment of the society.

Environmental Awareness Programme in Nalanda English Medium School Nalanda English Medium School is nestled in natures lap, surrounded by hills & hillocks, quarries & fresh reservoirs. It seems God showered his green blessings in disguise. Hon. Principal Mrs. Karuna Manuja and all class teachers made students aware of the Global warming, effects of CO2 and Deforestation. Eco Club of the school took oath and onus to create awareness among the students. Eco Club made Green zone, Green corners, whispering galleries, wall magazines to convey the importance of trees in reducing pollution. Essay writing competition- Pollution, Earth Day celebrating, Photography competition, Plantation – Herbal Plants, Green Corners – Vegetable plantation & Natures trail, Working models – Rain water harvesting , Exhibition – Natures expo- 2010, how to reduce mental stress were same of the activities done by Eco-Club during the session 2010-2011 Students of Nalanda English Medium School planting saplings on Green Day.

A one-day Blood Donation Camp was also organized by the Club in January 2011 under the auspices of Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman. The aim of the Charity Club ‘Anugraha’ is to provide a platform to the student where they get an opportunity to serve their society and also realize their obligation towards their fellow being and their environment. These projects give them the right chance to imbibe and nature the true spirit of compassion, empathy towards their fellow beings and also help them to develop humane qualities, which is the true aim of education.

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Students of Nalanda English Medium School planting sapling on Green Day

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Second Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur Memorial Interschool Trophy : Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Jaipur The Second Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur Memorial Interschool Trophy was organized by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Jaipur on August 3rd 2011. The topic was 'My Bit to Improve the Environment'. Nineteen school from Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Ghaziabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi participated enthusiastically. A panel of judges-experts in the fieldinterjected the presenters probingly. From reusing condensed water from air conditioners to disposal of biodegradable kitchen waste and other garden garbage by vermiculture, pyrolyser, cleaning Yamuna and making green washing soap for those compelled to wash clothes in the river, to adopting filthy and strategic stretch of Hindon river bank with the government permission to make it green and beautiful by growing herbs, trees; to educate the whole village for a long lasting impact on improving hygiene and sanitation in the adopted village, caring for the stray dogs, protecting birds and sacred Groves in Rajasthan, to cleaning the Sama Lake in Vadodara project was inspiring and had a great potential to make a marked difference in solving the environment related problems at micro and macro levels by replicating them.

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The Winners Sunbeam School, Sarvagandha operation Trophy Varuna Moksha Save River

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Most Novel Amity International, Clean Yamuna: Green Idea Saket, New Delhi Soap

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Magnitude of Alwar Public Impact School, Alwar, Rajasthan

S a s h a k t : I m p ro v e Hygiene & Sanitation in a Village

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Most Viable Springdales Replication School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi

Water Conservation and Garbage Disposal at Community Level

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M a x i m u m i) Uttam for Girls G re e n i n g o f O n e Sustainablity School, Ghaziabad Kilometre of Hindon River Bank ii) Bhavan’s Bhartiya C o n t r o l l i n g A i r Vidyashram, Jaipur Pollution

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Most Creative Navrachna School, Cleaning and Greening Presentation Vadodara Sama Lake

The event exemplified the words of late Rajmata Gayatri Devi spoken to the students on the occasion of Annual Function of the school “I hope… you’ll see that development and the environment don’t clash with each other.” The seeds of such an optimistic change have been sown.

Green Rangers Oakridge International School

Students giving their presentation during the Second Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur Memorial Interschool Trophy

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Environment is perhaps the most debated term in modern times. The innumerable seminars and initiatives by schools and corporates bear testimony to the fact that all of us are aware of the threat looming large on us if action is not taken. What is our contribution towards this pressing issue plaguing us? While people come up with suggestions and resolutions some believe in taking the initiative in ‘doing’ something rather than holding discussions in closed confines.


The students at Oakridge International School embarked on a novel way of combating and contributing towards ‘safe environment’ by introducing the concept of Green Rangers. The students organized awareness campaigns in public places like petrol stations, cinema halls and malls to spread the message of Going Green. Donning the role of Green Crusaders they undertook Cleanliness Drive around the village of Khajaguda close to the school premises. It was good to see the students working diligently in picking up litter and collecting them in bags from streets and alleys. The garbage collected was segregated and sent for recycling. The aim behind the initiative was to sensitize the students on their responsibility towards the well being of their community, bring about awareness among them towards promoting health and hygiene and also the benefits of waste management. The initiative by the students is expected to generate responsible behaviour from the inhabitants of the village as well towards the need for maintaining their surroundings clean.

Environment Awareness Week : Small Efforts- Big Impact at DAV Public School, Kota

Kota in its concerted efforts to sensitize the young minds, organized “Environment Week’, under the aegis of Arya Yuva Samaj, Kota. The green carpet welcome of the Chief Guest, Mayor of the city, Dr. Ratna Jain, commenced the celebrations of the week. She inaugurated the ‘Tree Plantation Drive’ by planting sapling along with members of the DAVLMC, apex body, staff and students in the already lush green sprawling lawns of the school. The cultural extravaganza was studded with mellifluous music, group songs, poetic recitation, Vedic recitation etc. the skit ‘Go Green’ was able to get across the message of green revolution in the world. The students exhibited their creativity in the display of various projects, models to disseminate the hazards of environmental degradation- global warming, green house effect, climate change, rising sea levels, deforestation etc. slogan writing, poster making competition aptly highlighted the need to preserve the students to be stake holders of the world to safeguard it. Finally the rally by the students that marched the street of the city, with beautiful handmade placards was a call in the right direction to the citizens of the city, to be environmentally responsible members of the civilized world.

Haritvasundra: Ryan’s Green Force at Work Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj “Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and ailing environment?”

Tree plantation during Environment Awareness week at DAV Public School, Kota

In the light of serious concerns to address the crying need of our ailing planet, DAV Public School,

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“No generation has a freehold on the earth. All we have is a life tenancy-with full repairing lease.” – Margaret Thatcher Ryan International School is an organization which is sowing seeds for a healthier planet.

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The school pursues the cause both in spirit and in action. It has built herbal garden and fruit garden along with providing a natural environment for various animals’ species such as rabbit and birds. It has also installed a recycling unit for paper to create awareness about deforestation.

Spectrum of Activities!

Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj has joined hands with the Delhi Governments initiative to foster a culture of responsibility towards Mother Nature.

All the activities were classified into 2 groups i.e.Activities for the whole month July •

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Street plays in assembly

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Cleanliness drives

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Learning and singing of songs based on Environment.

Intra Class Activities (Weekly)  Best out of the waste  Slogan writing on Environment issues (Hindi and English 

Quiz based on Environment issues.

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Making of Bonsai

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Paper bag making

 Extempore Tree plantation drive during the Environment Awareness Week at Ryan International School Vasant Kunj

In wake of this, the school celebrated environment week from 25th July to 29th July 2011. The entire week witnessed a series of activities like planting of consciousness among the students about the need to be proactive in reducing their carbon foot print and do their bit to save the environment.

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Poster making

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Photography competition (Grey Vs Green)

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Pottery making and pottery decoration

Mega Plantation drives:

Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, Bagged the 1st prize at inter school Level Street Play Competition. The Environment Week celebration came to an end with the pledge to conserve and protect the environment by continuing environment friendly practices. Many activities were held to spread the awareness and greenery all around in the month of July.

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Members of Eco-club of Ryan International School during the tree plantation drive at the residence of Sh. Kapil Sibal Hon'ble HRD Minister, GOI


Number of saplings planted by the students and 15054 teaching staff Saplings at RWA, Rohini

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VIP plantation – At the residences of • HRD Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal - 2 • Dr. Ashok Tanwar, MP (Lok Sabha)- 4 TOTAL PLANTATIONS DONE

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One Earth, One People, One Effort. Protect your planet not only on special day but every day.

The School Goes Green D.A.V. Public School, East of Loni Road, Delhi Like previous year, this year too, the school took up an ‘Eco-pledge’; the pledge to serve faithfully the cause of environment for a healthier living. Our Eco- Club “Chitrakoot” planned the ‘Van Mahotsav’ to promote Environment under the guidance of our Eco Club in-charge. These activities and competitions proved to be inspiration for one and all. It started with the celebration of ‘Vanmahotsav Day’ on the 19th July, 2011 with plantation drive.

Tree plantation at D.A.V. Public School, East of Loni Road, Delhi

The tiny tots did block printing and decorated boards in their class rooms on the theme of a greener and cleaner world. Senior students made badges on ‘Save Environment’ with recycled paper from waste paper by utilizing the paper recycling machine.

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‘KABAD SE JUGAD’ where Students of class VIII to X competed in making models and designing experiments from waste materials on 20th July, 2011. It turned out to be a wonderful learning experience for all. Power Point Presentation Competition was held on 22th July, 2011 for the students of class IX & X. The Students expressed their views on the topics- ‘Am I an environment crusader?’ and ‘ An autobiography of a tree.’ Nukkad Natak Competition, (on 26th July, 2011) where students of VI-VII Class, expressed their viewpoint on different aspects of ‘Pariyavaran’ i.e., saying ‘No’ to polybags, plastic and polythene. Poster making competition(on 27th July, 2011) for class Vth where prepared posters on the topics-‘Say no to polybags’,’Save the girl child’ and ‘Donate blood’.

S.R.N. International School Celebrates Founder’s Day as Van Mahotsav SRN International School celebrated it’s Eighth Founder day on 16th July, 2011. The day is celebrated on the occasion of birthday of the founder of the school Shri. Ravi Sharma, who founded school in the name of his father Shri. Niwas Sharma, a philanthropist and freedom fighter. The day was celebrated as Van Mahostav to make young ones aware of the significance of trees and environment. Junior section commemorated this day by partaking in drawing competition whereas middle section inscribed slogans. Senior section made this day memorable by poster making and planting the saplings to pay homage to Mother Nature. The main objective of the competition was to create awareness regarding preservation of our Biosphere by planting more and more trees.

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The Van Mahotsav was clubbed with an enlightening cultural evening highlighting the menacing social evil Female Foeticide/ Infanticide. The breathtaking and eye opening performances vividly narrated the cancer of society towards the discrimination of females.

Plantation Awareness Rally For Herbal Cultivation Rainbow English Sr. Sec School

and around 175 medicinal saplings were distributed by this’ Green Team’ among the residents of Janak puri. On 14th July Eco Club members Planted many saplings of Tulsi, and Neem around the school campus for Herbal Cultivation.

Activities of Eco - Club East West Public School, BLY. Road Rampur (U.P) * Everybody loves being amongst the greenery of nature. In our school also we have planted lots of plants & trees. The trees not only provide the essential oxygen needed for life but also protect the fertility of the soil being washed away by the winds or rain water and floods. They also maintain a balance in the nature. We like everygreen 'Van Mahotsava’ was celebrated this year too, to inculcate the habit of planting trees in children. A Musical Drama “FOOLON KA KAVI SAMMELAN” was played to throw light on the importance of trees during the annual function of the school.

Plantation Awareness Rally For Herbal Cultivation by Rainbow English Sr. Sec School

Humanity has exploited the benevolence of nature. For vested interest, human beings have been mulching natural resources specially forests. Keeping this sensitive matter into concern ‘ Rainbow English Sr. Sec School’, C- 3 Janakpuri celebrated ‘Van Mahotsava Week’ from 12th to 16th July. It was not only the Van Mahotsava but the ‘Man Mahotsava’ as many efforts were put forth by the Eco Club of the school heartily and practically to educate the students about the protection of the environment and betterment of society through the medium of plethora of activities like Power point presentation, Poster cum Slogan Competition, Debate, Drama, Poem and E-mail Writing on ‘Dream for a green planet’. The whole school was drenched in green colour completely. A rally was organised on 13th July by the school. Nearly 250 students participated

The Manager, Principal, CDO, ARTO and Gram pradhan planting trees on the occasion of Van Mahatsava at East West Public School.

“Love trees like your children as they are your future”.

* This is a report by the student/member about the activities of Eco Club of East West Public School

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–Editor


Health & Wellness Clubs

Healthy Salad Day Doon Sr. Sec. Public School, Karawala

Dengue Awareness Programme Samadh Senior Secondary School, Trichy

Doon Sr. Sec. Public School, Karawala organized a Healthy Salad Day on 8th may by Health and Wellness Club this event proved to be a healthy balance diet. This was preparation of continuous day where children of inter-house competed and performed the activity on their toes. The theme of the celebration was on ‘Balance Diet’. To make it a memorable, Salad day was designed and prepared by students and staff of Doon School.

Students of Samadh Senior Secondary School during the Dengue Awareness Programme

Healthy Salads prepared by students of Doon Sr. Sec. Public School, Karawala

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Samadh Senior Secondary School, Trichy works out various social welfare plans periodically and for the month of July it was the ‘DENGUE AWARENESS PROGRAMME’. The students were taken on a Rally, carrying banners and placards on causes, effect and measures to take as of dengue fever. They recited slogans like ‘Close drainage, Kill dengue dragon’ and Clean surrounding can chase dengue mosquitoes’. Four batches of students were

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sent to different parts of the city. They performed a street play on ‘Dangers of Dengue’ which gave a clear picture to the public. The enthusiastic lot of students demonstrated the necessity of good sanitary and distributed pamphlets on detailed study about the disease.

Young Researchers Cambridge School, Indirapuram School has a significant personal and social influence on the lives of its students and provides an environment to form and include Life Skills. For realizing this goal, a research was undertaken by class X students of Cambridge School, Indirapuram, under the guidance of the School Counsellor. A research may be defined as the search for knowledge and a systematic investigation which calls for important life skills such as critical and creative thinking. The title of the research was “To assess the impact of Media on Youth” and the sample consisted of 100 students of class IX. A questionnaire was devised to investigate how much they know about media and how it influences them. The data was analyzed and complied in the form of a report. Later, a seminar was organized by Class X students to orient their juniors towards the benefits and ill-effects of media on youth. In today’s world, action oriented researchers in the field of education help in harnessing the pivotal skills of decision making and problem solving. It was an enriching experience for the students.

Dengue Awareness Rally Bhartiya Vidhya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana Bhartiya Vidhya Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana organized an anti dengue rally for safeguarding Ludhiana city from the menace of life threatening dengue on July 25, 2011. Chief Rotarians (Members of Rotary Club, Ludhiana) flagged off the rally soliciting the co-operation of masses. Pamphlets were distributed among the general public on the threat

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posed by the symptoms, serious consequences and preventive measures of the disease. While urging all to be dengue free, participants of the encouraged people to cleaning choked channels to avoid infective bite of Aedes aegypti Mosquito. Drying coolers, use of Kerosene oil or petrol in coolers and use of tight fitted lid over stored water was also emphasized. Principal, Mrs. Santosh Mehra lauded students’ efforts and ensured that the school will put its best in making Ludhiana dengue free as 50 teams of students will visit the various areas for healthy discussions against dengue.

Dengue Awareness Rally by the students of Bhartiya Vidhya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana

Saying ‘No’ to drugs AI-Ameen Public School, Edappally Waking up to the danger of abuse, Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally, kickstarted an anti-drugs student’s movement. For parents nothing can be more distressing than the sight of their beloved children falling prey to drugs, stubbing out all promises of a bright future. The students of Al-Ameen joined together and rose to the occasion to wipe out through this sensitization efforts the malicious venom engulfing the entire society. The idea of Anti-Drugs Movement sprouted in the minds of our students, rippled/mustered a momentum in their hearts which resulted in raising voice against this heinous act.


(U.P.). Leading physician of the city Dr. Alok Agrawal conducted a workshop for the faculty of the school with the help of power point presentation and practical demonstration. The salient features of his talk are being reproduced here1.

Fainting during assembly or while standing for long duration, specially during summers is very common in young children and can be recognised early if child feels dizzy and disoriented, has cold, clammy and pale skin. Remedy would be to make the child lie on a couch, sprinkling water on his face and giving him glucose water or electrolyte solution.

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If the child appears lethargic, his temperature should be recorded, and if it is more than normal (98.4 F or 37º C), child should be sent to the doctor. Dr. Agrawal explained in detail about different kinds of thermometer and how to record temperature correctly by demonstrating mercury and digital clinical thermometers. He also explained the difference between centigrade and Fahrenheit systems.

Anti Drugs Campaign at Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally,

Waking up to the lurking danger, Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally, has launched an Antidrugs students Movement on its Campus recently. State Excise Minister Sri. K. Babu launched the Movement after which students of the school took an antidrug oath. Our students expressed great enthusiasm and vigour to fight against this menace by exhibiting placards with inspiring slogans The initiative taken by the students was so strong that even the FM Radios, called for our Head Girl and Principal for interviewing and speeding the message to propagate the purpose of this burning problem. “We have identified about 15 items with addictive characteristics targeting students; Initially, these item are even given free of cost to students to create more customers out of their classmate and also in the knowledge that students would return the next day”, said T.P.M. Ibrahim Khan, Chairman of the AI-Ameen Public School.

First aid in the School The Renaissance Academy, Tilhar To equip the teachers with the knowledge of dealing with the day to day medical problems and emergencies that may occur with the students during school time, a workshop was arranged in The Renaissance Academy, Tilhar, Distt. Shahjahanpur

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Most of the medical emergencies inside the school world over are because of injuries, therefore Dr. Agrawal explained about different kinds of injuries and their remedies-

Abrasion- It is a breach in the continuity of the skin and requires proper dressing, for which a First Aid Box should always be ready in hand. All the components of First Aid

Box were demonstrated to the faculty and their usage was also explained.

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Fracture - May occur on jumping from height or on falling from swings or for any reasons. There is an excruciating pain, sometimes visible abnormality in the proper shape of the limb. Dr. Agrawal showed how to splint the patient with the help of wooden scales and bandage it prior to shift the child to doctor’s clinic.

Dr. Agrawal also stressed for the safety measures to be adopted in the schools like avoidance of water logging in the campus to avoid a slippery surface, careful and supervised movement of children on staircases and padding of fine sand in the vicinity of the swings.

Contusion or bruise is a blue coloured patch on the skin because of collection of blood, skin being intact. It requires cold compresses and some anti inflammatory drugs.

Cut and laceration - These are deeper injuries, injured site must be compressed to check the bleeding and dressed and the child must be shown to the doctor.

Sprain - Very common injury during play or jump from height resulting into swelling and pain at the site of the joint. It is the injury of ligament which connects one bone to another, therefore always occurs at joints. Treatment is to rest the part concerned, cold compresses and elevation of the part with crepe bandaging. Then the child should be attended by a doctor who will prescribe anti-inflammatory drug. Dr. Agrawal stressed that in no case a sprain should be subjected to unqualified quacks who can twist and turn the joint and can make the conditions worse.

4. Nosebleeds - These are very common and can occur as a result of injury to nose, very high temperature or with a high blood pressure in older children. It should be dealt with pinching the nose near nasal bone for at least five minutes, asking the child to breathe through mouth, leaning forward to avoid flow of blood to the lungs and to spit out any blood which comes in the mouth. Putting ice over the nose also facilitates early clotting of blood. Doctor must be consulted of course.

5. Epilepsy - This is a very important disease characterized by abnormal jerky movements of limbs usually precipitating in school going age group. Three main types may be found-

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(A) Generalized Epilepsy - Child suddenly loses his consciousness, whole body becomes rigid for about half a minute followed by jerky movements of all the limbs. Froth can come out from mouth and tongue can be bitten by teeth. Additionally, child can void urine in clothes. Consciousness is regained after few minutes on its own. This sort of fit can occur for the first time in child’s life or may occur even if he is on treatment. Here lies the importance of having record of child’s medical history with the school. During the fit, child should be made comfortable on a couch to avoid injury to the jerking limbs, folded handkerchief or a towel should be placed between the teeth to keep the tongue safe. No water should be poured in the child’s mouth during fit or after that when he is unconscious. When the fit subsides, child should be shifted to the doctor.

(B) Focal epilepsy- The abnormal jerky movements are limited to one part of body like arm or leg or face, child does not lose consciousness and the jerks stop spontaneously in a minute or two. Child should be sent to the physician.

(C) Absence attacks- Child momentarily becomes absent from the surroundings, stares in the space and may drop the things in hand. Knowledge of this type of epilepsy is important otherwise the child may be blamed to be careless or naughty. Ask the parents to consult physician. Dr. Agrawal stressed that ignorant people still consider epileptic fit as some sort of attacks by the evil spirits and family considers discussing about it as a taboo. Using broom or a shoe to make the victim conscious is all superstitious, as the patient always regains consciousness on its own. Dr. Agrawal demonstrated the convulsion or fit on himself, and stressed that every teacher must be well acquainted how an epileptic fit presents, and the first aid which can be rendered to the child at school level. There was a lively question and answer session after the talk.

“Innovation is the ‘necessary core competence’ to remain competitive in this new landscape”. – Innovation in India National Knowledge Commission

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Sahodaya Updates

Subject Workshop by the Sahodaya Schools’ Complex Lucknow Chapter, Lucknow The Sahodaya Schools’ Complex Lucknow Chapter, Lucknow has been actively organizing workshops and activities in order to bring CBSE affiliated schools on a common platform. To carry forward the initiative, the workshop on various subjects were held at number of schools in the city on 16th May & 17th May 2011. The workshops were designed to be comprehensive, highly interactive replete with useful information. Approximately, 38 schools and 400-450 teachers participated from Lucknow and nearby areas.

conducted in groups, Model making, educational games, role play and collages were also the part of the classroom activity. Workshop on Mathematics was held at Delhi Public School, Eldeco. The teachers were also apprised of the changes in the curriculum, design of the paper and its effective implementation to make Maths more interesting. Various activities were conducted in groups. Social Science workshop was organized at Lucknow Public Collegiate, Sharda Nagar. Apart form apprising the teachers the theoretical concept, first hand experience of teachers was increased through innovative and interesting activities in groups. An interactive workshop on English was organized at Study Hall, Gomti Nagar. The teachers initiated various activities through interview, group discussion, jam session, spin –a –yarn, spell bee, role play, speech, debate etc. Hindi workshop was held at APS Academy, Senani Vihar, Rae Bareilly Road. Again a plethora of activities were conducted through role play, speech, discussion interview etc.

Science Workshop organised by the CBSE Sahodaya Schools' Complex, Lucknow, in progress at Navayuga Radiance Sr. Sec. School, Lucknow

Workshop on Science for Class VI-X was held at Navayuga Radiance Senior Secondary School, Rajendra Nagar. Mock Class rooms activities were

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Feedback The last one hour in each workshop was an interactive session wherein the teachers prepared a presentation and also expressed their views, opinion, suggestion regarding the workshop. The response


about methodology used, was very positive. The teachers were of the opinion that the workshop provided scope for development of creativity and innovation to promote excellence in teaching and learning of the subject. The aim of the subject specific workshop was completely successful in tapping out discipline specific knowledge dimensions, generic skills and skills related to the personal, interpersonal and ethical dimensions of human life which are capable of eliciting optimum performance from students.

International School, ‘the pipers’ came marching in smartly, playing the tune ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’. They made beautiful formations. This was followed by a brilliant Taekwondo presentation by DPS, Gurgaon. The final presentation was a robotic drill by the tiny technocrats of The Air Force School, Subroto Park.

These informative workshops were a roaring success and an enriching experience for one and all.

The 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic Meet DPS, Sushant Lok The 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic Meet was held in DPS, Sushant Lok on the 25th of February. The programme started with the Principal of the host school, Dr. Ruchi Seth welcoming the Chief Guest of the meet, Dronacharya Awardee, Shri Balwan Singh, the coach of the Indian National Kabaddi team that won the gold medal in the recently held Asian Games. The programme was also attended by Ms. Aditi Misra, Principal, DPS Gurgaon, Ms. Rachna Pandit, Principal, DPS Maruti Kunj and the Headmistresses and teachers of various participating schools. All the contingents of the 13 participating schools marched to the tune played by the Sadhu Vaswani School band. The Sports Meet was declared open by the chief guest after a unique display of lighting of the torch. At first the sports captains of the participating schools passed the torch from one hand to another till finally a ring of fire came glowing from the rooftop of the school building to light up the torch on the main field. After this spectacular sight the sports captain of the host school, Nikita Ranjit Kumar, administered the oath. Then the school band of Sadhu Vaswani Girls

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Participanting teams at the 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic Meet held DPS, Sushant Lok

The main track and field events which followed included 50mts and 80mts flat race for boys and girls, the Siamese Twins Race, Hurdles, Balancing the Ring, Dropping the Coin, Baton Relay Race, Throw Ball, Medicine Ball and Long Jump. The students participated with great enthusiasm and camaraderie and all could be heard cheering their team mates. In the final score the first position was taken by Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok, the second position was shared by DPS, Maruti Kunj and Sadhu Vaswani Girls International School and the third position was taken by Air Force Golden Jubilee School and Summer Fields School. The certificates to the winners were given away by the Chief Guest Shri Balwan Singh who in his speech inspired and encouraged the children explaining the necessity and importance of sports for a healthy living. The meet lived up to its image of being the perfect platform for sharing and cooperation between the member schools of the Sarv Sahodaya group of schools.

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The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Sunita Nagpal, Head Mistress, Junior School, DPS, Sushant Lok.

help of a power point presentation. She informed the Principals about the availability of FA Teacher’s Manuals for classes IX and X.

Interactive session with Chairman CBSE Kota Sahodaya School Complex It was a Red-Letter Day for the CBSE Schools of Kota to welcome Shri Vineet Joshi, Chairman CBSE and Dr. Sadhana Parashar, Director (Training) for an interactive session with the members Kota Sahodaya School Complex. On arrival Shri Vineet Joshi first headed for ‘Tree-plantation’ escorted by the Head Boy and Head Girl of Lawrence and Mayo Public School, Kota. The programme which was hosted in the auditorium of Lawrence and Mayo Public School, Kota began with welcoming of the guests with tilak, bouquets and a cultural programme in tune with the Rajsthan’s tradition. Er. Pradeep Singh Gaur – President Kota Sahodaya Schools Complex briefed about the activities conducted by Kota Sahodaya through a power point presentation and claimed it to be the largest and most active Sahodaya Complex in Ajmer Region having registered 32 schools of Kota Division. The website of Kota Sahodaya www.kotasahodaya. com was launched and the first issue of magazine of Kota Sahodaya “Sanchaist” was unwrapped by the Chairman.

Sh. Vineet Joshi IAS, Chairman CBSE addressing the august gathering of parents and principals at the interactive session organised by the Kota Sahodaya School Complex

The main focus of her talk was:1.

The Projects which the students are asked to make should primarily be completed in school and in groups to avoid buying of the projects from the so called “Education shops” or completing of the projects with the help of parents.

Dr. Deepak Singh, Advisor of Kota Sahodaya intimated the Chairman about the problems being faced by CBSE schools of Kota. The address of Shri Vineet Joshi was very informative and inspiring as he talked about RTE and all the new reforms for which the CBSE is heading and how it will help in reducing the stress and burden of the students. He also stressed on empowering Kota Sahodaya for smooth functioning with CBSE. Dr. Sadhana Parashar gave a detailed view of the CCE pattern which helped in clearing the prevailing doubts regarding CCE and RTE with the

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Media coverage of the visit of Chairman CBSE to Kota

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Addressing another misconception about FA’s where the practice is to take the average of all the activities done for FA, she advised that the best of all in which the student has excelled the activities should be picked and assessed.


Dr. Sadhana Parashar also emphasized on conducting the mentoring and monitoring work very religiously. The programme ended with a question and answer session in the right spirit where every single question was taken up by the Chairman himself. At the press conference Shri. Vineet Joshi informed about including new subjects in class XI like Project Management, Logistics, Animation etc.

Basketball Tournament – 2011 – 12 Kota Sahodaya Schools Complex Kota Sahodaya Basketball Tournament – 2011 was organized at Bakhshi’s Springdales Senior Secondary School from 9th August to 12th August 2011. In this tournament 20 teams participated, 12 teams of boys and 8 teams of girls. The event was inaugurated by Brig. (Retd.) V.P. Bakshi.

Mass Awareness Program, “Road Safety: Speed Thrill But Kills” at Sahodaya Gwalior Delhi Academy, on the 28th of August 2011 conducted a mass awareness program, “Road Safety: Speed thrills but kills” under the flagship of Sahodaya in accordance with the guidelines of the Board and per the MP Police department. The program was presided over by Mr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi, the DSP, Traffic Gwalior as the Chief Guest and Dr. Praveen Mittal as the Guest of Honor. Motto: The sole objective of the program was to make the youngsters aware of the hazardous repercussions of rash and uncontrolled driving and the benefits and mandate of following traffic rules- to have a safe life; being of paramount importance. It is not necessary that the students, who are educated today, pursue their career as Police Officials tomorrow. But, without a doubt, we will have a strong team of aware volunteers who will lead this lighted candle wherever they go. This nuclear reaction for good will start from the student, to their families, to the society and to the whole Nation. May be the official traffic team is not in thousands, but definitely, this team of spirited individuals will rekindle the safety life lines of everybody they touch.

Kota Sahodaya Schools Complex Basketball Tournament – 2011 – 12

In the final match Aklank School Girls stood Winners and Modern School Girls were Runners Up, where as in the Boy’s final match Emmanuel Mission School boys stood winners and Modern School Boys secured the Runners Up position. The closing ceremony was presided by Er. Pradeep Singh Gour, President of Kota Sahodaya Schools Complex. He gave away the prizes and trophies to the winners and the runner up teams.

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Mass Awareness Program, “Road Safety: Speed Thrills But Kills” at Sahodaya Gwalior

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Modus Operandi By the resilient and streamlined effort of the office bearers of Sahodaya Gwalior, nearly 225 students of various school participated to enrich their understanding of a subject which they might have been studying subjectively; and on 28 August 2011 to hear and watch that being said and explained by the experts of the relevant field. To accept and realize technologies as one of the potential aspects of acquiring knowledge, presentations were given to the students by the guest experts so that the knowledge imparted bears a realistic and prolonged print in the minds of everybody present. The students were not only informed about the personal and social importance of safe driving but also its psychological aspect was brought into light. The parents of the students also ventured to make aware in the form of an appeal to discuss with their children what they learn during this session, as parents and their children are complimentary to each other.

School under the flagship Bikaner Sahodaya School Complex. Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Director, Institute of Agri Business Management, S.K.Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner was the Chief Guest of the show. The programme was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief-Guest as a mark of respect for Goddess Saraswati. The Quiz Competition comprised of two preliminary rounds and the finals. Variety of question ranging from Science, Geography, Cinema, Current Affairs and Sports tested the excellence of the students. Audio visual, rapid fire and buzzer rounds were the highlight of the show. The enthusiasm of the participants and discipline of the audience made it a grand success. Dayananad Public School of Bikaner won the competition and the other runners up were Army Public School and Seth Tolaram Bafna Academy respectively. The competition won accolades by the Chief Guest and the other dignitaries present.

Going by the same, the session was followed by an interactive chat show where the parents and students were provided with an open forum to go for one to one communication with the panel of the guest experts. All the entities present used this opportunity to the maximum benefit by getting their queries and conflicts settled. Accomplishment Delhi Public Academy, under the flagship of Sahodaya Gwalior not only conducted the program but also instilled in the students a road safety awareness and social skills- one of the forming components of life skills.

Super Brains 2011 Quiz Competition Bikaner Sahodaya School Complex An Inter School Quiz Competition for CBSE affiliated school was organized by Sesomu

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Super Brains 2011 Quiz Competition by Bikaner Sahodaya School Complex

Seminar on 'Judicial Advent of Youth in Politics' Varanasi Sahodaya School Complex DPS Varanasi a member of Sahodaya group hosted a seminar on 23rd July 2011. The agenda was “Judicial Advent of Youth in Indian Politics”. The inaugural lamp lightening and welcome song were followed by briefing on Sahodaya group of schools.


150th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindara Nath Tagore at Jalandhar Sahodaya School Complex

Participant of the seminar organised by Varanasi Sahodaya School Complex

The representatives of various participating institutes made an impact through speeches and presentations. National Anthem was sung fervently by one and all before concluding the seminar.

To commemorate and pay homage to Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore on his 150th Birth Anniversary an Inter School Poetical Recitation Competition was organized on 11th August, 2011 on the premises of Shiv Jyoti Public School for 23 schools under Jalandhar Sahodaya Complex with two participants from each school. Kamla Nehru Public School grabbed the over all trophy of best team. The first, second and third positions were bagged by Diksha of Innocent Hearts School, Rajat Sharma of Apejay School and Ishant Ahuja of Kamala Nehru Public School respectively. Enactment of Rabindra Nath Tagore’s plays “Kabuliwala” and “The Home Coming” during the morning assembly were the other beads in the string. Inter House Group Song Competition based on the songs of Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore was also organized.

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Sports Arena

Interschool Basket Ball Tournament R.D. Rajpal Public School It was a proud moment for all at R.D. Rajpal Public School when the first – ever Inter School BasketBall tournament was hosted for Boys (under 15 years) between the 28th to 30th April. The beginning of the day was marked by the lighting of the ceremonial diya by the Guest of Honour, Mr. Ishwar Rajpal, Chairman, Mr. Subhash Rajpal, Secretary and Ms. Alka Kshatriya, Principal. A short cultural programme followed. The principal spoke encouragingly about the value of sports and then the tournament was declared open. The matches started with a spectacular fan fare. It was remarkable that 20 schools from Delhi participated in this event. The ground, with colourful flags all around presented a picture of perfect battle arena. We could witness breath-taking matches. The highlights of the tournament were the semi-final and final matches which saw neck-to-neck competition. All the winners claimed their trophies with beaming faces: medals were presented to each individual player as well.

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The Results won Position I II III

School Mount Carmel School, Anand Niketan Adarsh Public School ITL Dwarka

CBSE Cluster V – Kho Kho Tournament Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai BOYS & GIRLS (UNDER – 19) Our school had been entrusted with the privilege of hosting the CBSE cluster V Kho-Kho tournament was held at Dr. Nalli kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai from 26th to 28th September 2011 in the under -19 Category. 62 teams from 40 schools have participated in this tournament. BOYS Position Name of the schools I

II

Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, 11 Main Road, TNHB Colony, Korattur

Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Anandasramam, Meyyanur Road, Salem636004


III IV

Kola Saraswathi Vaishav Senior Secondary School, No. 41 Barnably Road, Kilpauk Chennai-600010

Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram, No.- 14, 31st Street Periyar Nagar, Korattur, Chennai-600080

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE BEST PLAYER Category Name of the School Name of the School

Boys

Mr. S. Manikandan Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Korattur

Girls

Ms. M. Priveena

Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Ayodhiyapattanam

CBSE Cluster IV – Table Tennis Championship Navyuga Radiance Sr. Sec. School, Lucknow CBSE Cluster V Kho-Kho tournament Winner – Boys Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Korattur

GIRLS Position Name of the schools I

II III IV

Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Ramalingapuram, Ayodhiyapattanam, Salem636106

Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Anandasramam, Meyyanur Road, Salem636004

Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College,11 Main Road, TNHB Colony, Korattur, Chennai-600080

D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondar y School, 182, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Lioyds Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai- 600086

CBSE cluster V Kho-Kho tournament Winner – Girl Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Ayodhiyapattanam, Salem

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CBSE (East Zone) Cluster IV – Table tennis Championship was held in Navyuga Radiance Sr. Sec. School, Lucknow from 08.09.2011 to 10.09.2011. 339 students from different school participate to this event. The results of this tournament are as followFinal Result team Championship Under 14 years Team School Name

Award

Boys

Sunbeam School, Lahartara

Gold Medal

Boys

Team Disqualified

Silver Medal

Boys

D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Anpara Bronze Thermal Project, Sonebhadra Medal

Girls Sunbeam School, Lahartara

Gold Medal

Girls JB Academy, Faizabad

Silver Medal

Girls Lucknow Public School, Sec-I, Bronze LDA Kanpur Road, Lucknow Medal

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Under 16 years Team School Name

Award

Boys

D.A.V. Public School, Patna

Gold Medal

Boys

Delhi Public School, Sec-II, Silver Rakhsha Khand, Udyan II, Eldeco Medal Colony, Lucknow

Boys

JB Academy, Faizabad

Bronze Medal

Girls Happy Model School, Varanasi

Gold Medal

Girls Sunbeam School, Lahartara

Gold Medal

Girls Lucknow Public School, Sec-I, Silver LDA Kanpur Road, Lucknow Medal Girls Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Sr Sec Bronze School Indira Nagar, Lucknow Medal

Girls Lucknow Public School, Sec-D, Silver LDA Kanpur Road, Lucknow Medal Girls Delhi Public School, Sec-II, Bronze Rakhsha Khand, Udyan II, Eldeco Medal Colony, Lucknow

Girls Match in progress during the CBSE cluster IV table tennis tournment

CBSE Cluster – II Kho-Kho Tournament Holy Cross School, Balidih, Jharkhand

Boys Match in progress during the CBSE (East Zone) cluster IV table tennis championship

Under 19 years Team School Name

Award

Boys Delhi Public School, Patna

Gold Medal

Boys Patna Central School, Patna

Silver Medal

Boys Lucknow Public School, Sec-D, Bronze LDA Kanpur Road, Lucknow Medal

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CBSE cluster – II Inter School kho-kho Tournament was held at Holy Cross School, Balidih, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand from 19 September to 21 September 2011. 456 students (264 Boys & 192 Girls) participated in the Tournament. The detailed results of the tournament are as follow: Position I

Boys D.A.V. Sr. Secondary Public School, Ara P.O. Sarubera- 829134, Dist- Ramgarh ( Jharkhand)

Girls Bokaro Ispat Sr. Secondary School, Sector- VIII/ B, Bokaro Steel City, Bokaro -827009 ( Jharkhand)


II

Bokaro Ispat Sr. Secondary School, Sevtor- VIII/ B, Bokaro Steel City, Bokaro -827009 ( Jharkhand)

MK D.A.V. Public School, Chianki-822102, Medininagar, Palamu ( Jharkhand)

Winners of the CBSE Cluster II Inter School Kho Kho tournment in Boys Category

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Guru Gobind Holy Cross School, Singh Public Railway Colony, School, Chas , Balidih, Bokaro Bokaro ( Jharkhand) Steel City- 827010 ( Jharkhand)

Winners of the CBSE Cluster II Inter School Kho Kho tournment in Girls Category

The most important internal barriers as perceived by large firms are lack of organizational focus on Innovation as a strategy for growth and competitiveness; inefficient knowledge management systems within the company; and poor understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. – Innovation in India National Knowledge Commission

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Academic Updates CBSE Regional Science Exhibition Guru Harkrishan Public School, New Delhi Guru Harkrishan Public School, Vasant Vihar hosted the CBSE Inter School Science Exhibition on 16th August, 2011. The Inauguration was done by the Chief Guest, Sh. Vineet Joshi, an IITian, an IAS and the present CBSE Chairman. The other Guests of Honour were Sr. Jatinder Singh Sahni, Chairman, Sr. Kuldep Singh Lyallpuri, Manager, Sr. Ravinder Singh Shunty, Sr. Vice Chairman and Sr. Mohanpal Singh Asst. Manager and other members of the school management committee. Mr. S.S. Minhas, Principal GHPS, Vasant Vihar, extended a warm welcome to the revered guests and along with the management committee Chairman honoured the Chief Guest with a trophy, bouquet of flowers and bamboo saplings. The judges for the event were prominent people from various fields of Science and Mathematics Dr. Savitri Singh, Prof. at Acharya Narendra Dev College, Dr. Praveen Dhamija Exec. Off. Energy Efficiency and renewable Energy Management Centre, Delhi Secretariat, Dr. Gagan Gupta & Dr. Alka Mehrotra- both professors in Dept. of Education in Science and Maths at NCERT, Dr. G.S. Sodhi, Professor Khalsa College, Delhi University, Dr. S.C. Dutta, Dr. N.K. Saigal, Professor, Hans Raj College. The regions covered here were East Delhi, South Delhi, Central Delhi and Gulf Schools. Altogether 70 schools had participated. The models had been prepared under six categories BioDiversity, Agriculture & Technology, Green Energy, Transport & Communications, Community Health and Environment and Mathematical modeling.

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The main focus of this exhibition was to inculcate scientific awareness among students, to demonstrate progress and achievements in various fields of science. The two day exhibition also encouraged the creativity, team spirit and a feeling of caring and sharing among students.

Hon'ble Chairman CBSE, Shri Vineet Joshi interacting with a student at the CBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition at Guru Harkrishan Public School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Vineet Joshi, IAS, Chairman CBSE said in all, Delhi has been divided into two zones where in schools from East, West, South and gulf countries participated in Guru Harkrishan Public School, Vasant Vihar. He highly praised the work and projects undertaken by students from different areas. He congratulated one and all in making this Regional CBSE Science Exhibition a great success. In this two day exhibition, the heavy rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the budding scientists. They explained the working of their models with great interest to the judges and other


staff & students. The valedictory function was full of excitement as every one was enthusiastic to hear the results. The Vice Principal Mrs. Tejinder Kaur Chawla announced the results and the winners were awarded certificates by Mr. R.P. Sharma, Consultant CBSE, New Delhi. There were fifteen schools who excelled in six different sub themes. Some of the schools who were winners are Alchon International School, Mayur Vihar, Indian School Muscat, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, Bloom Public School, Vasant Kunj, DAV Public School, Kailash Hill, Air Force School, Subroto Park, New Delhi. On the concluding day, the Chief Guest for Prize distribution was Mr. R.P. Sharma, Consultant CBSE, New Delhi while distributing the CBSE merit certificates to the winners congratulated the participants, their teachers as well as the involved schools.

CBSE Regional Level Science Exhbiton-2011 at Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi

institutions of Bihar and Jharkhand participated with their selected and approved scientific exhibitions at the venue Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi on 25th & 26th August, 2011. Shri M.C. Sharma, Controller of Examinations, Cbse, Delhi, inaugurated the exhibition on 25th August, 2011. He wished students good luck and said that such promising children should become Scientists and think in terms of alleviating troubles from our society. Shri A.K. Ghosh, CMD, MECON, Ranchi and Shri K.K. Mehrotra, Director (Engineering), MECON, Ranchi, praised the building Scientists and Wished them a bright future. Dr. B.B. Das, a retired Scientist from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of Indian Space Research Organisations. Shri K.K. Srivastava, Regional Chief Conservator of Forest, Govt. of Jharkhand, Dr. (Mrs.) Sumana Chakraborty of the Environmental Section, MECON, Ranchi, were the revered judges for the afforesaid Exhibition.

Regional Level Cbse Science Exhibition, 2011 Bharti Vidya Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, Chennai Central Board of Secondary Education Organises various competitive programmes at Regional and National level energy year like Science exhibition, sport meet, Heritage quiz, etc. Mr. A.K. Ghosh, CMD, MECON alongwith Mr. D.R. Singh at the CBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition held at Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi

CBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition2011 for Jharkhand & Bihar was held on 25th and 26th August, 2011. The theme of the exhibition was “Science and Technology for Challenges in Life”. 39 teams consisting of 2 members in each team with one guide teacher from various CBSE affiliated

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The Regional Level CBSE Science exhibition for the Sourthern Region was held on 18th & 19th August 2011 in Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, Chennai. The two day event was inaugurated by Dr. A. Kalanidhi, Former Vice Chancellor, Anna University. Mr N. Nagaraju, Joint Secertary, Cbse, Regional Office, Chennai was the Guest of Honour. Shri J. Ajeeth Praasath Jain, Senior Principal welcomed the gathering ad Shri A. Vaidyanathan Director, BVB Chennai Kendra took part in the

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celebratioin. Students of class XI performed ‘The Magic Square’- a dance wherein 33 different combinations were demonstrated for a given magic sum. Eminet Judges Dr. N. Munuswamy, Shri Ravi Natarajan, Shri Shinivasan Sethuraman and Shri Rajesh Sadagopan judged the projects for the different sub-themes. ‘Science and Technolog y for ever yday challenge in life’ was the theme for the exhibition, Seventy one schools participated from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Student exhibited approximately 140 innovative projects on the six sub-themes was Biodiversity- Conservation and Sustenance, Agriculture and technology, Transport and Communication, Community Health & Environment, Green Energy and Mathematical Modelling. The best projects from each sub-theme were judged and a total of 15 exhibits will be competing for the National level CBSE Science Exhibitioin which will be held in September 2011.

place under each of the six subthemes of the Science Exhibition. During his Valedictory address Shri. T.S Krishnamurthy, Chairman Bharthiya Vidhya Bhavan Chennai Kendra, announced yet another special prize of Rs. 2,500/- for the Best Exhibit. The report for the Regional Level CBSE Science Exhibition was given by Mrs. S. Suchitra, Head of the Department of Science, Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Smt. Geetha Nandakumar, Vice Principal, Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram. The curtain was drawn and our school bid adieu to the participants from the different schools. We are proud of our team work in by the teachers of Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram for the stupendous success of the Science Exhibition. The projects from the following schools were selected to compete at the National Level. • Sri R M Jain Vidyashram, Thiruvallur •

PSSB Sr. Sec School, Nungambakkam

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Maharishi Vidyamandir Sr. Sec School Krishnagiri Hosur

This Exhibition proves the hidden intellectural talents, focusing on the analytical and logical thinking which is helpful to our society.

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The celebration of the Science exhibition came to an end after two days of hectic activity. The Valedictroy function was held at 5.p.m on 19th August 2011 in our school premises. Shi V.K. Subburaj, IAS, Vice Chairman, Science City, Dept. of Higher Education graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Shri T.S. Krishna Murthy, Chairman, BVB Chennai Kendra presided over the function. Shri N Nagaraju, Joint Secretary, CBSE Regional Office, Chennai was Guest of Honour.

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During his inaugural speech Dr. A. Kalanidhi, Vice Chairman, Commonwealth Science and Technology Academy for Research (c-STAR) had announced a cash prize of Rs.3,000/- and Rs.2,000/for the projects which are to be adjudged as I and II

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Sai Baba Central School, Ongole A.P

Kola Perumal Chetty Vidshnav Sr. Sec School Arumbakkam DAV Sr. Sec School Gopalpuram SBOA School Annanagar

P. Obul Reddy Public School, Hyd A.p Chinmaya Vidyalaya Taylors Road

Dr. G S Kalyana Sundaram Memorial School Tanjavur DAV Adambakkam

DAV Public School Hyderabad

Arsha Vidhya Mandir, Velachery St. Joseph’s Eng School A.P


Training Programme for Teachers Teaching Engineering Graphics on Computer Aided Designing (CAD) Three day Teacher Training programmes for teachers teaching engineering Graphics for classes XI & XII were held as per the details below: S. Venue No

Date

1

DAV, Boys Sr. Sec. School, Gopalapuram, Chennai

24th to 26th August 2011

11

J. D Tyler Public School, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi

7th to 9th September, 2011

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2

3

Summermal Jain 14th to 16th Public School, Janak September, Puri, New Delhi 2011

No. of Regions Participants Covered

27

Bhubaneswar, Chattisgarh, Allahabad, Chennai. Panchkula, Ajmer, Allahabad, Delhi New Delhi

Three days Teacher Training Programme at Summermal Jain Public School, Janak Puri, New Delhi.

The said training programmes were appreciated by everyone. All the participants appreciated CBSE and conveyed their heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble Chairman, CBSE for conducting such wonderful & useful training programmes for teachers. The Training programmes were a grand success.

CCE Workshop held at Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kamla Nagar, Kanpur Sir Padampat Singhania Education centre, Kanpur organized a workshop on CCE 28th June, 2011.

Mr. E. Daniel Raju, AEO addressing the gathering of Teachers during the three days training programme at D.A.V School, Chennai.

Three days Training Programme at J.D. Tyler Public School, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.

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The resourse person for the workshop was Ms. Monica Sharma approximately ninety five teachers classes I- XII attended five-hour workshop.

A CCE Workshop in session at Sir Padampat Singhania Edtucation Centre, Kamla Nagar, Kanpur

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The purpose of the very focused and fruitful workshop was to elucidate and highlight the objective of the CCE system; exemplify its application from the grass roots level, discuss how it translates to the assessment of a child’s performance and the presentation of the progress report thereafter. It was a very interesting session which helped teachers to understand the whole concept thoroughly and provided them with an opportunity to clarify their doubts.

Inter School Science Model Contest Delhi Public School, Azaad Nagar, Kanpur Students of DPS, Azaad Nagar have proved their excellence in the competitive arena many a times. However, at the 24th Inter-School Science Model Contest organized by the Rotary Club of Kanpur (South) they surpassed 45 prestigious city schools to be declared the winners of the contest It was a moment of glory for the school as it established by showcasing the scientific and creative bent of mind of its senior students. The school team won 14 individual gold medals in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These medals were appreciated by the Judges as well as the audience as the projects they were very well presented and explained by the students. Prize Winning Entries 1.

2.

Low Tunnel Polyhouse : This project was a very low investment Greenhouse built to serve marginal or below poverty line farmers. CO2 Dumps Leagues under the Sea : was an environment friendly project regarding dumping of CO2 from industrial emission.

3. Silver Bullets : Another innovative project was the treatment of cold and flu with the help of

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‘Silver bullets’ which was actually a technique involving silver nano particles. 4.

Friend of Electrons : I.Q. Tails – The young class X students thus built a Robot based on the simple concept of DC Motor, learnt by them in class to create a simple mechanical robot.

5. Briquettes : Was a chemistry project which involved the production of white coal, a high calorific value fuel from plant waste which is environment friendly as it produces very low CO2 emissions and leaves no harmful residue. All the above prize winning projects also became the inspiration at the Annual Science Exhibition “Srijan” held at DPS, Azaad Nagar wherein the students from the middle school to the senior most level produced amazing models and projects, all a result of the various Formative Assessment (FA) activities conducted while dealing with the chapters in science to promote deeper practical understanding rather than rote learning of the concepts. The children worked on exhibits related to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and even Robotics. They were guided and trained by the faculty members, visiting technical experts and even IIT alumni to develop their scientific skills. As a result Srijan’ turned out to be a greatly applauded celebration of scientific achievement. ‘Srijan’ was not only an innovative experience for the students; it also enabled students to gain an all around perspective regarding their presentations as they explained their creations eloquently showing the working of their models and projects excellently. The audience and parent community were highly appreciable of the capability of the students who were


as young as 11 years old to the 17 year old students of class XII.

teachers went into the classrooms, discussed the situations with students and got them enacted.

Orientation cum Training Workshop on Life skills in Education

The feeder and fed both felt satisfied. Principal cum regional Director Dr. U.S. Prasad praised everybody with sweet memorable words and tokens.

The workshop was inaugurated on 16th May, 2001. The inaugural function was graced by Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Magadh Range, Gaya and the resources persons Mrs. Usha Anand from CBSE, Mrs.Indermani Jain, Coordinator DAVIIER, DAV CMC, New Delhi, Principals of DAV Public Schools of Bihar Zones I & II. Regional Directors of Bihar Zones I & II Shri Jayant V. Kulkarni and Dr. U.S. Prasad were present too. The workshop was also privileged and profited by the presence of many eminent dignitaries and academicians. The seminar hall was further energized by the presence of trainee teachers who were sitting curiously to learn something new, necessary and novel about skills. The workshop began with discussion on different life skills. The WHO has recognized ten basic life skills which have been incorporated and categorized into three by the CBSE under the new evaluation system. They are Thinking Skills (which include self awareness, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and creative thinking). Social Skills (which include interpersonal relationship, effective communication and empathy). and Emotional Skills (which include managing feelings and emotion coping with stress). The elaborate discussion continued for two days on different life skills. On the third and final day of the workshop the participants were required to experience their learning. So, all groups were given different situational activities to test them in different classrooms. The

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CBSE Principals’ meet held at Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar Challenges being faced in the implementation of CBSE’s Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) programme were discussed at length as principals of more than 50 CBSE schools in the district converged at Spring Dale Senior School during the CBSE Principals’ Meet held on September 10, 2011. Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman, CBSE, and Dr. Sadhana Parashar, Director, Training, CBSE, took turns at answering the CCE-related queries posed by the participating principals. The questions were mainly related to the modes of evaluation and assessment of students, parents’ misgivings over their wards’ grades under the new system and the constant pressure on the school authorities to maintain various records and calm parents’ fears.

Chairman CBSE addressing the gathering of Principals at Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar.

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Mr Joshi said that the autonomy granted to

the CBSE schools by CCE had definitely added

to the responsibilities of Heads of different CBSE schools. He stressed the need to have training programmes for teachers and principals for the

effective implementation of the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).

“It is important to have Teachers’ Training

Programmes especially in context of implementation

of CCE and Right To Education (RTE),” he said. He added that CCE aims at bringing students of

CBSE schools at par with the students of reputed international schools around the world.

Stating that multiple modes of assessment

can give all students an opportunity to be assessed

properly, Dr. Sadhana Parashar stressed the need to have more compulsory physical education periods to

make education appealing for students. She also gave

a power point presentation on the implementation of CCE.

Pul Kanjari. They urged other CBSE schools as well

to follow the example of Spring Dales and adopt a monument.

Lauding the efforts of Spring Dales they said

that Spring Dales was the only institution in the

region, which had definitely complied with CBSE’s instructions to the affiliated schools on sensitizing students towards of heritage conservation.

Mr Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Principal Spring

Dale Senior School, apprised the gathering of the

research done by late Mrs Manveen Sandhu on the

life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the legend associated with Pul Kanjari.

CBSE Chairman Sh. Vineet Joshi interacts with Mentors and parents Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School,

G.T. Road Amritsar was the proud host for interaction

programme of the mentors and parents with Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman CBSE. The programme

was also graced with the distinguished presence of

Dr. Sadhana Parashar, Director (Training), Mr. R.J. Khanderao, Regional Officer Panchkula, Mr. R.P. Singh A.E.O, Mr. S.S. Minhaas Principal SGHPS Delhi and the principals of different Sahodaya

schools. Principal / Director Dr. Dharam Veer Singh gave a floral welcome to the guests which was

followed by his address in which he stressed upon Chairman CBSE adoring the beautiful paintings and photographs displayed at Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar.

the importance of such interaction programmes to

understand the finer nuances of CCE system. Dr.

The CBSE officials were impressed by the

Sadhna Prashar gave a power point presentation on

heritage conservation in the form of adoption of

CBSE schools, 125 teachers and about 110 parents

initiative taken by Spring Dale Senior School for

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CCE. Addressing the gathering of 50 Principals of


from different institutions Mr. Vineet Joshi in his

the basic instinct of the children by identifying their

role in the holistic development of the children.

choose a carrier for them. “We have introduced

inspiring speech motivated them to play a proactive

“Brilliance does not lie only in academics. Focusing on excellence in academics alone undoubtedly results in the top sided development of a child; personality. It is thus essential that due importance be given to participation in

co-curricular activities like music, dance, art, dramatics

and other areas of the child’s interest to make life more fulfilling and enjoyable”, he opined.

Chairman CBSE and Director (Training) being welcomed by the

Students, Principal and Members of Amritsar Sahodya at Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School, Amritsar

learning at regular intervals so as to help parents this programme for class X and it was a successful experiment. For class XI and XII, consultations are on with the higher education authorities because the

moot point is that our evaluation system should be

acceptable at their level too, but efforts are on in this direction,” he said.

Chairman CBSE addressing the gathering of the Principals and Parents at Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School, G.T. Road Amritsar

He called on the teachers and principals to

Mr. Joshi further said that a bank of question

desist from using negative comments on students’

official website through which this software through

applying a variety of teaching aids. The parents of

papers on various subjects would be uploaded on the which this software would generate a unique question paper. “We have already started uploading the

question paper bank. The software would prescribe the paper setter a unique option based on the questions uploaded on the bank. Once this software application is developed, it can be downloaded from the site

through an identification password, ” he said. Mr. Joshi said the new Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) programme would help assess

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performance and encourage them to learn through students of different Sahodaya schools came up

with different queries which were answered to the full satisfaction of everyone. Earlier the programme was well punctuated with consummate performance by teachers of the school, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ which

highlighted on the need to develop diversification in

education system and equal education opportunities for differently abled children. The programme culminated with national anthem.

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Panel Discussion DPS Indirapuram A panel discussion on the book “Divasvapna” authored by visionary educationalist Sh. Gijubhai Badheka was held at the Primary Wing of DPS Indirapuram on Friday, 1st July 2011. The panel specifically discussed the child centric playway method of education pioneered by Maria Montessori that deeply influenced Sh. Gijubhai Badheka. The protagonist of the novel, a spokeperson of the author himself is a teacher ignited by a missionary zeal to revolutionize the education system and remains undeterred in the face of all odds till his mission is accomplished. Ms. Eram Abedi moderated the discussion and the panelists were Ms. Cherie Wilson, Ms. Sabiha H. Jafri, Ms. Rajni Seth, Ms. Sucharita Biswal, Ms. Tanushree D’Rozario and Ms. Dolon Pal. The panel discussion was followed by the screening of a film titled, - ‘Temple on the Hill’.

Panel discussion at Delhi Public School, Indirapuram

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The Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai lauded the efforts of the panelists to bring forth the strong message of an iconoclastic educationist and hoped the teachers would strive relentlessly to crystallize the vision of Gijubhai Badheka so that the children of today can become the messiahs of a new tomorrow.

International year of chemistry Dav Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave, Pitampura

Winners of the Chemistry Quiz competition

The year 2011 is being celebrated as the 'International Year of Chemistry'. To commemorate the same, the school had organized a gamut of competitions like an Inter School Chemistry quiz ‘Demystified’ on 22nd July, 2011 for the student of classes VI-XII. 32 renowned schools across the city enthusiastically participated in the quiz sponsored by Microtek: company that deals with UPS and Inverters. The quiz was presided over by the Microtek


office bearers, Mr. Sumit Dutta, The National Sales Manager and Mr Devender, the Delhi Branch Sales Manager. It was a very dynamic event that enjoyed an unparalled success along-with a wonderful applause and appreciation from the gathering. The school had also organized an Inter House Banner making competition for the students of classes IX-XII and a Poster Making Competition for the students of classes VII & VIII as part of the celebrations of the International year of Chemistry.

Some Best Practices at Naipunnya Public School, Angaamaly 1.

A Hundred Thousand Origami Cranes for World Peace-Students Embark on Landmark Prayer for World Peace.

Nagasaki Day found a different experience in Nainpunnya Public School, Edakunnu Angamaly with the student dedicating a hundred thousand white origami cranes made by themselves in memory of Sadako Sazeki for a peaceful future for themselves and for future generation.

Dr. Jose Puthenveettil. The drama club presented a play on the life of Sadako Sazeki. 2.

Tree Planting and Tree Adoption; No Fell Policy

Each tree in the campus has been adopted by students of each class, apart from trees being planted by the students and the staff on the World Environment Day. The students care for the trees, giving them manure and water from time to time. They see that growth of the tree is in no way hampered and even the leaves are under their watchful eyes. As a result, a kind of filial bond between the trees and the students exits. No tree or branch is cut from the tree, even for Christmas decoration. 3.

Green Class Award

A class that express their friendliness with the eco system by displaying eco-friendly articles, creating awareness about its protection through posters, painting etc. and promoting its sustainable development through growing plants in the classroom is selected for the Green Class Award each month.

August 9, 1945 stands out as the day the world came face to face with the reality of an atomic catastrophe. One of the many innocent victims of the fateful day 66 years ago was a two- year old school girl Sadako Sazeki who contracted leukemia in the aftermath of the atomic explosion near her home. As the Japanese owing to their traditional belief, prayed for the well being of the little girl by dedicating 1000 origami cranes in her name, but she succumbed to her disease having only 644 paper cranes folded. At the Peace Day celebration at Naipunnya School student sang the world universal prayer composed by St. Francis Assisi. Mr. Kallen Pokkudan, noted environmentalist planted a tree sapling giving a message of World Peace. Students took the peace pledge which was administered by the Director Rev.

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Students of Naipunnya Public School with origami cranes for World Peace

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Top Reporter Award

Students from 8th to 12th grades write a brief summary of the major events occurring at

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international, national and state level on a weekly basis. The two reports are regularly submitted by every student on each Monday out of which three are selected first, followed by the selection of the best top reporter of the week award.

Administration (NASA) at Houston, Texas for 46 students in May 2011 which included Mars Rover designing, Testing and Rover obstacle course, Lander construction & Lunch, orbital lofting & rocket construction.

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The most thrilling & exciting part of the programme was launching of the rocket through numerous presentations & movies. At the Jonhson space Center, they saw the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, Rocket Park & witnessed the space shuttle ENDEAVOUR’S command from the control Room of NASA.

Campus Movie- Ashiana

To bring out students’ talents in acting, directing, scripting, video-editing etc., a short film titled, ‘Ashiana’ was produced last year. 6.

Monthly Book Reviews

Library periods in the school are re-christened as DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) periods. Students from Class V to X prepare reviews of the books reads in the particular month and submit at the end of every month. 7.

Seminar on Endosulfan

A seminar on the bad effects of Endosulfan and related issues was conducted for the students of class VI and above. 90 meter long cloth wall was raised in the school on which all students wrote freely on the evil effects of endosulfan.

A journey through the loops, Twists and Turns!! Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata

The students also visited the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando, Florida, where they viewed the launch pads from the space shuttle’s Launch Complex Gantry. Orlando, Florida gave them the opportunity to have fun in Disney Park and Universal Studios. Whether it was plunging down the tower of Terror or Music-Charged Rock n Roller Coaster they were thrilled to begin a journey through the loops, twists and turns! The space programme was concluded with a Graduation Dinner & Award Ceremony. The programme was structured to bring out the competitive spirit in the participants & was indeed a great learning experience!

A Journey From Better To Best D.A.V Public School, Faridabad

Students of Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata at NASA, Houston, Texas

Lakshmipat Singhania Academy organized a space program to National Aeronautics and Space

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DAV Public School, Sector 37, Faridabad hosted the Training Workshop on ‘Early Childhood Care and Education on behalf of the DAV Institute of Inservice Education and Research, DAV CMC, from 22nd July, 2011 to 24th July 2011, a total of 89 delegates from various schools of Haryana attended the training workshop. In the opening address Principal Neelam Gandhi, welcomed the Assistant Director, DAV IIER, DAVCMC, Mrs. Rashmi Chari, and the Resources Persons.


In sync with the efforts of CBSE to bring about the holistic growth of the students, we at Blue Bells have devised a strategy to involve all classes for an action based value/ moral awareness. Parents & Teachers Go Hand in Hand

Inservice training program in progress at DAV Public School, Faridabad

Resources person Ms. Madhvi Menon taught the art of dealing the student of with special needs. The teachers were taught how to use material to faster creativity in classrooms like thumb painting, leaf painting, tearing pasting, thread painting, drawing/ colouring, puppet making and fostering creativity. She also stressed upon designing learning spaces creativity, music and moment, folk songs, folk dance and important of theater in education. Resources person Ms. Romila Soni highlighted the importance of physical and motor development, significance and benefits of play, types of play, indoor and outdoor play, room arrangement, activity area and interest areas, She also stressed upon the cognitive development, significance, sensory development of the child, mental abilities, concept formation, developing manipulative/ maths area and discovery area.

Small Steps – Big leap Blue Bells Model School We can’t all do great things but we all can do small things. Step by step the journey gets covered. Each milestone is a reminder of the process of reaching the goal. It is also a parameter of the maxim, “enjoy while doing and do while enjoying”.

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Blue Bells, one of the pioneer institutions of Gurgaon, believes in holistic development of its pupils. To achieve this noble and pious goal, the school promotes the involvement of parents in almost every occasion and celebration. Collaboration of parents and teachers go a long way in measuring the learning curve of the child. The greater the involvement of parents in their wards’ development activities, the better it is for the child. In Blue Bells, this is a conscious, identified and channelized effort through its plethora of activities and programme spread across the year where opportunities for synergy between parents, teachers and child takes place. July 25 to July 29, 2011 – In the Art and Craft week ‘kreavation’, a day was allotted to mothers where they were invited as instructors to teach children craft work. The mothers’ participation and involvement was highly appreciative. They took utmost interest in guiding students how to craft and several articles like shuttle cock dolls, lion masks, pen holders, hand and finger puppets, corn leaf flowers, paper folders, greeting and butterfly cards, envelopes and colorful photo frames. The smile on the students’ faces on watching their parents contributing to their alma mater brought a reinforced confidence. The artist is nothing without the gift but the gift is nothing, without work

Pet Show Kautilya Vidyalaya, Mysore ‘Kautilya Vidyalaya’, Mysore has taken the entire process of educating the children in right earnest. Several innovative measures are taken in

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this endeavor. One such is the PET SHOW concept adopted this year. Students of IV std. CBSE class have a lesson on pets. What we thought was, instead of merely teaching them theoretically, we can imbibe the spirit of caring for the pets in children practically. Accordingly, we announced, holding of PET SHOW in which the children can participate with their pets and explain their experiences on the stage. On the 20th of August , 2011, the humanities Club of Kautilya Vidyalaya organized a PET SHOW in which a variety of pets nurtured by our students were on display. They ranged from kennels of different breeds like Labradors, Dashunds, French bulldogs, Pomeranian, Rottwielers etc. to many birds-love birds, pigeons and parrots- and even rabbits, a pair of turtles and a earthworm! The entire display was a marvelous one with the pet owner kids displaying their pets with the greatest of pride. They also answered several question put forth by compere of the programme concerning their pets. Even the member of the Mysore Branch of people for Animals (PFA) who was the guest of honour on the occasion described the programme as unique and lauded the effort of the Principal in sensitizing the children in an endeavor like caring the animals.

“A Pen is mightier than a Sword” Smt. Durgadevi Choudhary Vivekanand Vidyalaya Journalism is a practice of reporting and investigating of events, issues and trends to broad audience. News writing is a key skill for Journalist, but it helps with other types of writing as well. That’s because news writing is about telling a story quickly and concisely. Anyone can learn this, with a bit of help. Our Vivekanand Vidyalaya always regards education to be a spiritual quest which helps the students to realize his/her potentials and develop them. Keeping this in our mind, Jaigopal Garodia

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Journalism Academy was launched on June 20th, 2009. This is linked to Papyrus Club which is an ambition initiative by Deccan Chronicle and Net Link Technologies. This club enables schools to create and publish their own online campus newspaper. The club at Smt. Durgadevi Choudhary Vivekanand Vidyalaya function with students of classes VI to X as reporters and editors for its online news, magazine known as ‘Jai Sadana’. This magazine can be accessed at www.papyrusclubs.com.

CCE–Model Making Activity Delhi Public School, Varanasi Activities can bring forth a child’s latent talent as it includes fun, team spirit and creativity.

Students Participating in the model making activity at DPS Varanasi

A model making activity was conducted at Delhi Public School, Varanasi on the 14th of July under the CCE (Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation) Formative Assessment activity for biology. Students of class X were assigned a task of making a model based on different systems in the human body. The children came up with innovative ideas and beautiful models of the digestive system, circulatory system, and other systems were made. The models were well appreciated by all. Such activities make the teaching-learning process enjoyable for both the teacher and the students. it helps them to


plan and manage time effectively. It also brings a team spirit which initiatives a healthy and meaningful interaction amongst the children. CCE makes learning an enjoyable experience because of student involvement and a hands-onlearning experience.

Science week Celebration at Mayoor School,Noida Science week was organized for classes II, IV and V from 24th August to 30th August 2011 to increase awareness and curiosity in the children and to improve their observation and reasoning skills. They discussed one scientific fact everyday and also wrote about it. They visited the biology lab as part of the Science week. They were shown various interesting things like different kinds of fish and worms. They also learnt what the human skeletal system looks like. The science activity “Minds at Work” organised was based on different experiments. The projects along with charts were displayed in the corridors. They also answered queries related to their projects. Some of the exciting and innovative experiments were related to volcano eruption, magnetic poles, fire extinguisher, density of water, electric circuit, tornado, jaltarang, soluble/insoluble, etc. Some children made power point presentations on “Medical Plants and herbs”, their biological names and uses. There was also a tree plantation drive. The science week concluded with an interactive and thoroughly enjoyable Science Quiz.

Science week at Mayoor School, Noida

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Alchemy – Chemistry Workshop Vidyodaya School, Kochi In connection with the international Year of Chemistry and the 150th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Sir Prafulla Chandra Ray, the father of Indian Chemistry, Vidyodaya School, Kochi, Kerala organized a Chemistry workshop ‘ALCHEMY’ on 2nd August, 2011. Twenty two schools in and around Cochin participated. Various topics like ‘Cell – the Temple of Health’ ‘Chemistry For and Against’ and ‘Chemistry in Everyday Life’ were presented. There were lively interactive sessions and discussions. The students and teachers were enlightened about various aspects of Chemistry.

Inclusive Education Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 'No learning can bear fruit unless it contributes to a healthier and better life for the community at large'. Delhi Public School, Bokaro has ventured to be a trend setter where inclusive education is concerned and has a proud privilege of claiming to be strongly instrumental in initiating the process of breaking the ice. We have taken a step ahead in ceaseless noble strides by opening a treasure house of knowledge for the children deprived of elementary education through Deepansh Shiksha Kendra, running under the aegis of DPS, Bokaro. Our initiative has lit the lives of children with the lamp of literacy. A humble attempt towards inclusive education, Deepansh is a gratifying and meaningful experience where urban and rural disadvantaged group of children are no longer coping with a lack of sense of belongingness but are ensured the basic right - a right to inclusion. Today this school is exemplary in transforming the lives of economically deprived children of the society. The school imparts education up to Class

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VIII. The children are provided with free uniforms, teaching materials, educational items and other essentials. The school seeks to develop each child's unique individual ability through varied and rigorous academic and co-curricular programmes which allow these children to scale new heights. The children have access to all the infrastructure used by the mainstream students, like using the main library which makes learning becomes more meaningful. Basic Computer Education is imparted to these students, which opens the window to the world outside. A formal system of evaluation is practised in the form of regular Class Tests, Monday Tests and Class Assessments. Students are promoted only after evaluation of papers and analysis of results. Presently the centre's strength is more than 400. Students who are capable of maintaining the academic standard are absorbed into the main stream. These young learners dressed in their crisp uniforms, walking down the campus with twinkling eyes, oozing confidence provide glimpses that showcase the horizons of a better tomorrow. Another innovative practice initiated by DPS Bokaro is setting up of Koshish Vocational Centre established with an aim to enable the mothers of students of Deepansh Shiksha Kendra and other women belonging to marginalised section of society, to learn skills that would help them earn their livelihood. The Training Centre has a substantial number of sewing machines and professional staff to teach them the skills of designing, tailoring and embroidery. The classes are conducted regularly and the women soon graduate with a 'Sewing Course Certificate'. In order to encompass all areas of good living, the school gives practical knowledge to these women and creates awareness in areas such as health and hygiene, HIV AIDS etc. through skits, plays and speeches prepared by the teachers and students of DPS Bokaro.

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My Visit to V.M.V. Orphanage, Thrissur Fusco Senior Secondary School, Pooparamba * On 30th July 2011, the members of league of compassion club, waited eagerly to step into the school bus all were enthusiastic about our visit to V.M.V. orphanage, Thrissur. We started our journey along with 4 teachers. We fund that the surroundings were neat and clean. As we went in, we saw different kinds of people, both physically and mentally challenged along with orphans. ‘Thanal” provided shelter to such people of all ages. First, we met a girl of about 15 years who had some kind of mental disorder. She introduced herself as Bheema. On further conversation we came to know that she was an orphan. We were all pleased by her hospitality.

Distribution of rice to the V.M.V. Orphanage, Thrissur

Next we got inside a room where we saw aged people. Among them, there were widows and some who had been abandoned by their children. We spent a few minutes with them and went upstairs. There we saw many small children. Some were really talented. We also saw physically handicapped children. We gave them sweets and sang songs to entertain them. After lunch we went to visit disabled old people. We interacted with them and when it was time for us to * Report by students of Fusco Senior Secondary School, Pooparamba – Editor


leave, they asked us to visit them soon. Unwillingly we left the place. Before we left we gifted them rice, fruits and clothes which would suffice their needs. We returned to school with a lasting impression on our minds. It was really a moving experience for all of us. This visit to V.M.V. orphanage, Thrissur made us realize the depth of blessings that God almighty has showered on us.

Heritage Education at Spring Dale Senior School Structured Heritage Education at Spring Dale Senior School dates back to the year 19992000. At that time the school had just started its association with SPICMACAY. We had taken up the co-ordination of SPICMACAY activities in Punjab with late Ms. Manveen Sandhu appointed as the state-co-coordinator. We were getting exposed and sensitized towards varied forms of our culture and heritage. Classical music, dance, theatre, literature and various art forms in their manifestation in paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, calligraphy and folk arts and crafts which SPICMACAY brought to schools and colleges offered very exciting possibilities for holistic education. During that time when we traveled to various institutions to start chapters of SPICMACAY, the interaction provided us valuable insights into integrating education with culture and heritage. The broad picture of experiential education and value based integration of arts with mainstream education was taking shape in our minds. The Beginning… Around that time we came to know that some conservation project was on at Kishankot- a small village near Sri Hargobindpur about 40 kilometers

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from Amritsar. A Krishna temple in the middle of the village was undergoing conservation work. A team of conservation artists and restorers was working on the temple and a few young students from Delhi were camping in the village for their research work. It was a great opportunity to expose children to all these learning avenues. The very idea of a Hindu temple being conserved in a village which was inhabited predominantly by Sikh community had great educational value. Few Hindu families who used to live in that village were forced to move out during the time of terrorism in the nineteen eighties for fear of their lives. But the Sikh community not only preserved the temple but also kept the tradition of lighting the diya in the absence of its caretakers. Besides this symbol as a celebration of brotherhood and communal harmony, the village offered various other educational opportunities which we wanted to tap. Logistics were worked out and the students were taken in school vans to Kishankot every Saturday. Divided in small groups they had different aspects to study as they visited there week after week along with their teachers. Expanding Horizons… Enthused by this experience we continued to organize a diverse range of heritage education programs for students regularly. Most elaborate among these were ‘Grassroots in the Desert’ a ten day camp of an entire class of students and teachers in village Hamira in Distt. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to give the students from ‘the land of prosperity’ an experience of ‘the land of scarcity’ and ‘Rediscovering my Holy City’ a heritage survey of the city of Amritsar exploring living, natural and architectural heritage of Amritsar. In the mean time the school developed its Centre for Creative and Performing Arts aiming to integrate cultural and heritage education with the

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mainstream education. Through the traditional arts and crafts learnt from original artisans and trained teachers the children explore nuances of Pottery, Tie and Dye, Sculpture, Calligraphy, Paper Craft and many other art forms. In performing arts too Punjabi Dhol, Sikh martial art Gatka and different styles of Punjabi folk music and dances are part of the children’s learning repertory in the school. C.B.S.E. circular dated Jan 2010 on Heritage Education came as a motivation. We felt encouraged that all efforts which we had been putting together all those years were in the right direction. The guidelines given in the circular provided us the framework to further structure and consolidate our heritage program. So the heritage week and heritage day celebration, heritage walks, heritage quiz, the oath taking- everything made sense and fell in place. Reiteration of the same in the CBSE circular of Jan, 2011 and particularly the idea of Adopt a Heritage Scheme, provided the backup strength since we were already in the process of finalizing an agreement with Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board to be given the responsibility of maintenance, care and promotion of Pul Kanjri- a recently restored and conserved monument belonging to the times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh on the Indo-Pak border. Adoption of Heritage Site… An MoU was signed and we were officially handed over the custody of this beautiful monument. It consists of a well designed square shaped stepped pond on the eastern side of which stands a temple. There is no deity inside but people of the village tell us that it was a Shiva temple. It still has beautiful wall paintings depicting Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The paintings depict Lord Vishnu in various avtars besides scenes of Lord Rama, Krishna, Durga and

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other mythological Gods on its upper walls and ceiling. Outside walls of the temple also have some weather beaten remains of paintings difficult to identify. On the opposite side is an enclosed ‘zanana bath’ (bathroom for the ladies). On the Northern side is a big ramp leading up to the bottom of the pond. The Southern side is the entrance to the monument which also has two underground water channels meant to supply water to the pond. School has appointed a chowkidar cum caretaker at the site. He is available there all through the day. He opens the gate in the morning and locks it at night. He attends to the visitors and acts as a guide. In his free time he keeps an eye on the unwanted vegetation growth and cleanliness of the place. During their initial visits some plantation was done by students to beautify the site. The guard acts as a gardener for taking care of the flower beds and plants. Since he belongs to a nearby village he is available all seven days. Heritage Education… There are various plans to make educational use of the monument. For the first year though its one visit per class- 6th grade onwards to have a feel of it and its surroundings. Surroundings too have huge possibilities. Its unpolluted settings among lush fields, the border fence, a war memorial belonging to 1971 action and the nearby villages offer a plethora of subjects for the visiting students. They will get a real experience of what a historical monument is like, how it suggests information about the era to which it belonged, what is conservation, why we need to protect our historical monuments etc. Besides, there is scope for more detailed and research based projects on wall paintings, architectural design, historical perspective, folklore connections, relevance to the


villagers and so on. But the ideal outcome would be the germination of thoughts in the minds of students on abstract ideals of life like universality of time, transient nature of possessions, manmade borders and other inspirational thoughts which they carry with them throughout their lives. It was during this time when Ms. Manveen came to know that there was a little known monument in ruins right on the Indo Pak border dedicated to Moran, known as Pul Kanjri. It was like a discovery. She was thrilled with it. The remains of the monument in the shape of a pond and a temple had been in private possession. The land was subsequently bought by the tourism department, Govt. of Punjab. With a grant from Ministry of Tourism Govt. of India the conservation work was handed over to the Archeological Survey of India. But before she could see the realization of her dream projects, tragedy struck claiming her life along with her illustrious husband Dr. Shivinder Singh Sandhu in a car accident on their way back from their favorite heritage site- village Hamira in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. For almost two years we were not aware what was happening at Pul Kanjri. However just as time was healing the wounds of their sudden departure, painstaking and detailed conservation work was going on in slow pace by expert workers appointed by contractors hired by ASI. The monument was now ready in its original glory standing aloof away from public eye right next to the border fence among lush green fields. Towards the end of 2010 when the monument was nearing completion, the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board was looking for an agency to hand over the monument for upkeep. At that time the Deputy

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Commissioner of Amritsar knowing Spring Dale Educational Society’s interest and commitment for cultural and social causes offered the school to take up responsibility of maintenance promotion of the site. It was like a dream come true for us. Soon I had a meeting with Principal Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Punjab and we agreed in principle on the terms and conditions. It was followed by an MoU which was signed in January 2011 and the site of Pul Kanjri was handed over to us exactly two years after the demise of Ms. Manveen and Dr. Shivinder. Historical Past… The site acquires its name from its association with an interesting episode in the story the Maharaja and his love for Moran. This place was used as night halt for the Maharaja and his entourage during their travel from Lahore to Amritsar and vice versa. Situated on the bank of a canal channel which supplied water to Shalimar Gardens in Lahore this place is mid way between Amritsar and Lahore. The Maharaja stayed in a Baradari close to the sarovar and the temple on the other side of the channel. The village to which Moran belonged is a few kilometers away. It is said that during his halts Moran would come to meet the Maharaja from her village and she had to cross the channel to reach the Baradari. Once she is supposed to have lost her silver footwear while crossing it and complained to the Maharaja about it who got a wooden bridge constructed over the water channel. People started calling the place Pul Kanjri which literally means bridge belonging to the nautch girl. A woman, who was denied the honour of being recognized as Maharaja’s wife in spite of being his favourite, was made immortal by a bridge which is no more.

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News from Administration

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Name of Official & Designation

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Ms. Janki Junior Assistant

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Sh. Karnail Singh Junior Assistant

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Sh. Pawan Kumar Junior Assistant

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Ms. Sunita Rani Junior Assistant

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Ms. Ritu Salwan Junior Assistant

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Sh. Hariom Saran Junior Assistant

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Sh. Sandeep Kumar Junior Assistant

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Sh. Trilok Singh Manral Junior Assistant

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Sh. R. P. Nagpal, Assistant Secretary

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Sh. Rajender Swarup Junior Assistant Daftry

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Sh. K. Vishwanathan Junior Assistant Daftry

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Sh. Kailash Chand Daftry

Junior Assistant

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Sh. Ram Babu Daftry

Junior Assistant

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Sh. Prem Pal Daftry

Junior Assistant

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Sh. Rishi Pal Thakran Junior Assistant Daftry

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Sh. Sarjeet Singh Daftry

Sh. Anand Kumar Bharti Junior Assistant

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Sh. S.P. Rana Deputy Secretary (Vigilance)

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Deputy Secretary

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Junior Assistant


CBSE Award to Teacher Teachers play a critical in the lives of their students and the future of the nation. They dedicate themselves to educating and inspiring the youth of the country achieving the highest goals. The reforms initiated by CBSE including the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation place teachers at the educational discourse. The Board place attempted to provide teachers with a support system that will impact their ability to improve student achievement and help them to realize their full potential. The teachers who have to be at the forefront of implementing the Right to Education for Free and Compulsory Education as well as the reforms initiated by CBSE. The CBSE Award to Teachers for the year 2010 were announced in the Ceremony held on 4th Sep. 2011 in New Delhi. This Ceremony was graced by Hon’ble HRD Minister Sh. Kapil Sibal who in his address appreciated the role of the teachers in shaping personality of the children and congratulated CBSE for such an award. He quoted the following poem by Erma Bombeck equating children to kites: You spend years trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you are both breathless. They crash ... they hit the roof ... you patch, comfort and assure them that someday they will fly.

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Finally, they are airborne. The need more string, and you keep letting it out. They tug, and with each twist of the twine, there is sadness that goes with joy. The kite becomes more distant, and you know it won't be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you together and will soar as meant to soar ... free and alone. Only then do you know that you have done your job. About the CBSE Awards to Teachers CBSE Award to Teachers was instituted in the year 2000 by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development as a separate category. Under this scheme the number of awards is 18. Out of the 18 awards, one award is reserved for the teachers working in the CBSE affiliated schools in foreign countries and one for Physical Education teachers working in the schools affiliated to CBSE. At present CBSE has eight Regional offices operational in the country. These awards are allocated for schools coming under the jurisdiction of each Regional Office. The Regional Committee set up for the purpose recommends the names of the teachers to the Central Awards Committee of CBSE for final selection. Each award consists of a merit certificate, a shawl and a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-.

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List of the CBSE National Awardees

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Smt. Anita Wadehra Principal, Darbari Lal D.A.V. Model School, ND Block, Pitampura, Delhi – 110 088.

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Dr. (Smt.) Urmila Sharma Principal, Arwachin Bharti Bhawan Sr. Sec. School, Vivek Vihar, Delhi – 110 095.

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Sh. Sasidharan A. P. Principal, M.E.S. Indian School, P.O. Box – 3453, Doha, Qatar.

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Sh. Neeraj Kumar Bedhotiya Principal, Mayoor School, Ranade Marg, Alwar Gate, Ajmer – 305 008 (Rajasthan).

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Smt. Gopa Ghosh Principal, Rachana School, Tarla Niketan Complex, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380 004 (Gujarat).

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Smt. Rupa Devi Sharma Principal, Baha’i Secondary School, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 102.

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Smt. Minoo Aggarwal Principal, D.A.V. Public School, 19, Sitaram Nagar, Velachery, Chennai – 600 042 (T.N.).


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Smt. Gouri Nayar Principal, Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Arappura, Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum – 695 013 (Kerala).

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Smt. Sukhchandan Samra Principal, Apeejay School, Sector – 15, Faridabad – 121 007, (Haryana).

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Sh. Krit Serai Principal, Satluj Public School, Sector-4, Panchkula – 134 112, (Haryana).

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Smt. Reeta Midha Principal, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kamla Nagar, Kanpur – 208 005 (U.P.).

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Ms. Richa Sood Principal, Dehradun Public School, I – Block, Govindpuram, Ghaziabad – 201 002 (U.P.).

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Sh. Ombir Singh Physical Education Teacher, D.A.V. Public School, Sector – II T.H.A., Rajendra Nagar (Sahibabad), Ghaziabad – 201 005 (U.P.).

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Sh. Kailash Chandra Srivastava Principal, D.A.V. Public School, BCCL Township, Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad – 826 005 ( Jharkhand).

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Sh. Bani Prasad Roy Assistant Teacher (PGT - Commerce), St. Michael’s High School, Digha Ghat, Patna – 800 011 (Bihar).

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Dr. P. R. Vasudeo Rao Principal, Sanskar City International School, Sanskar City, Gram – Thakurtola, G.E. Road, Rajnand Gaon – 491 441, (Chhattisgarh).

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Smt. Ipsita Das Principal, D.A.V. Public School, MCL, Kalinga Area, At – Kalinga Township, P.O. – N.S. Nagar, Bharatpur, Distt – Angul – 759 148 (Odisha).

Education: Being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. It's knowing where to go to find out what you need to know; and it's knowing how to use the information once you get it. – William A. Feather (1889-1981) American publisher and author

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