FROM EDITOR’S TEXT…

It is well said that ‘Pen is mightier than the sword’ and it renders the writer a power to create history and readers to witness it. We, at M.VN. have always believed in the power of words and thus, we design an array of activities every term to give this power to our wards. The newsletter aims at facilitating the connection between our efforts and your comprehension of those efforts. These endeavours can only furnish into fruitful results once we work collectively on our wards. Just as a sapling needs utmost care, warmth and required nutrition, our growing children need the same care, warmth and required dose of academic and co-curricular strength, which we provide them through various dimensions such as academic supervision, assemblies, activities and competitions. Our children have performed brilliantly in all spheres and have made their mentors proud of their achievements.

An assembly on World population day was

presented by the students of Grade V Ibis to

create awareness amongst people about the

issues related to over population. Students

presented Nukad Natak wherein, they raised

issues about the lack of space, food,

education, global warming and proper

sanitation due to the fast growing

population. The street play helped everyone

to understand the repercussions, the future

generation will have to face due to the

population explosion.

Interesting facts exhibited by the students

were an eye opener for everyone. The need

of the hour is to raise voice against the issue

of fast growing population across the globe

before it’s too late. As we all know that

earth is the only planet we all can live, we

need to safeguard it.

One of the most awaited and anticipated

assembly of the year ‘Quatorze Julliet’, the

French Assembly was celebrated with

grandeur and eloquence.

The students of Grade V prepared their

write ups well, both in French and English.

Watching the children speak in these

European languages with so much

confidence was both an audio and visual

treat.

The audience enjoyed the French song

sung melodiously by the students. The

dance performance, Flamenco was

presented with lot of grace and

sophistication and kept the audience

enthralled.

Overall, it was an enriching experience.

Patriotism is a vital virtue which must be deeply rooted in young minds. To commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, students of Grade V Goldcrest conducted a special assembly to pay homage to the martyrs of Indian Army, who sacrificed their lives and won the war at Kargil. Students shared information about the Kargil war and the brave hearts who were martyred in the war. They also sang a patriotic song and staged a role play on the same theme. A dance performance, dedicated to our armed forces was also presented.

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

A true friend is a blessing indeed- to share a laugh or to wipe a tear. To celebrate Friendship Day, students of Grade V Hornbill presented a special assembly on August 3, 2018. The assembly started with a wonderful thought which emphasized the importance of friendship. The students sang melodiously reminding us how strongly they are knit together as a family. The dance performance was well coordinated and the students enthralled everyone by reciting a poem on Friendship.

“God helps those who help themselves”- the most famous and common saying was highlighted by the students of Grade IV Bluejay through their class assembly. The little artists enlightened the audience for the same through a short skit. They were successful in delivering the message clearly and were applauded by the audience. The spectators admired the dance troupe for their heart touching performance on the very popular poem- “Koshish Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti”.

Students of Grade V Flamingo & V Goldcrest presented the special assembly

on the occasion of India’s 71st Independence Day with full patriotic fervour and

zeal and created an atmosphere of national pride. The assembly began with a

thought and speech by the students. The students sang a patriotic song and

presented a dance also. The young audience sat engrossed while the students

presented a short skit showcasing the relevant historical moments and

personalities that led to the freedom struggle and independence.

The skit was concluded with a pledge, by the students to serve their

motherland, India with their heart, body and soul and bring laurels and glory

with their deeds.

The whole celebration filled the air with patriotism and tribute to the

freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for independence.

In India, Raksha Bandhan is the festival that

reinforces the bond between a brother and a sister.

Sisters tie rakhi on their brother’s wrist. Rakhi is

basically a sacred thread of protection embellished

with love and affection of a sister for her brother.

To celebrate this pious festival, the students of

Grade IV Dove conducted a special assembly

wherein they shared information about Raksha

Bandhan. The audience was made familiar with

some of the most renowned stories behind this

grand festival through a PowerPoint presentation.

The assembly was concluded with the recitation of a

beautiful poem on the brother and sister bond.

The students of Grade IV Canary presented an assembly on Janmashtami with devotion, enthusiasm and excitement. Tastefully decorated auditorium added charm and religious fervour to the atmosphere. The objective of the assembly was to make the students aware of this festival – why and how it is celebrated. The assembly commenced with a prayer, thought and news updates. A beautiful depiction of Lord Krishna’s life from birth to his final triumph over evil was showcased by the students. Along with this, Lord Krishna’s teachings were also emphasized, telling children way to live a righteous, fruitful life. The environment became livelier with the mesmerizing song performance by the students; the captivating dance performance was the bonus bonanza of the day. The Principal, the coordinator and the teachers culminated the assembly with Krishna Aarti. The Principal also addressed all the students with the words of knowledge.

“Teachers should be the best minds in the country.” these are the

words of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the great Indian philosopher

and statesman. He was also the President of India and his birthday

is celebrated nationwide as Teachers’ Day.

The students of Grade IV Flamingo presented a special assembly on

this occasion. The show started with a thought on Teachers’ Day

followed by news. The students presented a skit on this topic with

great zeal. The choir then soulfully sang a beautiful song followed

by a dance performance.

The audience also walked through a PowerPoint presentation on

Teachers’ Day.

The programme concluded with encouraging words by the Principal,

Ms. Neeta Arora, who also congratulated the students of IV

Flamingo for putting up such a heartwarming show.

English Story Writing Activity was conducted on 5th July,2018 for the students Grade IV. The students formed groups and weaved a story. Their creativity, when pooled in together, helped them to come up with great imagination. The group leaders read their respective stories in the class. These stories which showed the creative skills of the students, were displayed on the activity board for everyone to go through them.

Table mat decoration competition was held on 19th July for Grade IV. Table mats can add a polished look to our dinner table whether we are enjoying a simple meal at home or hosting a dinner party for our friends. This Do-it- yourself activity enhanced the creativity of students.

Activity based on science experiments and model making was held for primary classes. It allowed the students to enhance their skills such as time management, responsibility, organization and communication. Various models of volcano, hydroelectricity, air pressure, electric circuit, wind mills were made by students which displayed their scientific bent of mind.

A quiz is a resource which allows the instructor and the students to see where they excel or need more focus. In order to have an effective quiz, it is important to establish and understand the learning objectives that are being measured. The final round of S.St. quiz was conducted among 9 teams. Each team had 4 students. Six rounds were held which also included an audience round. It was a tough competition and to decide the winner, a tie breaker round was conducted. Grade IV G & V G were declared the winners.

To commemorate the festival of Rakshabandhan, a Rakhi making activity was organized for the students. Students made beautiful Rakhis using different articles like silken thread, ribbon etc. Their artisanship was quite fascinating and the children thoroughly enjoyed this activity as it tickled their creative side.

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

Fancy dress competition is one of the most exciting event that

children look forward to. It allows them to live their fantasies by

dressing up and acting like their favourite character.

The students of Grade V dressed up as famous Indian personalities

of their choice. They were dressed up in colourful costumes and

spoke confidently about the character they were depicting.

A skillfully lined envelope hints at the elegant invitation inside. Hence, to enhance student’s skills and creative bent of mind, this activity was conducted in the school premises, during the activity period. Students used quilling material to decorate their envelopes. This hands-on activity opened their gates of imagination and the end results were really praiseworthy.

CLEANLINESS DRIVE WEEK @ MVN ARAVALI HILLS Holistic learning is what MVN believes in and continuously strives for . Henceforth, cleanliness drive was celebrated in the primary wing from 27th Aug ,2018 to 31st Aug, 2018. This drive inculcated a sense of responsibility amongst the students towards their motherland.

27.8.18 On the very first day, the students made 2 bins using waste material like shoe box. It helped them to learn the use of blue and green bins.

28.8.18 Poster making activity helped them to understand the importance of cleanliness.

29.8.18 Sapling plantation drive helped the students to understand the importance of Green Gold. It took place in the school premises and under the guidance of our gardeners .Students planted saplings and came up with a lot of queries also.

30.8.18 Students were made aware of the hazards of using plastic . They were taught to make paperbags using old newspapers. It was a real learning experience for them.

31.8.18 Students took a pledge that they will do their bit to keep their surroundings clean and also teach others about this . So let’s all take a pledge to make Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ,a national movement, a success.

Cleanliness drive at Town Park, Sec 31 ,an initiative by the students of MVN Aravali Hills. Primary Wing. “A clean India would be the best tribute India could pay to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary in 2019” said Shri Narendra Modi as he launched the Swachh Bharat Mission at Rajpath in New Delhi on 2nd Oct 2014. The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a clean India by 2nd Oct, 2019. Henceforth, MVNites took an initiative to be a part of this mission and the cleanliness drive was held at Town Park Sec 31. Students sang songs to attract the morning walkers and spoke about cleanliness. Slogan writing competition was also held where the children penned down their vision about Clean India, Green India. Our students promoted the use of paper bags. The use of green bins and blue bins was the highlight of the drive. It was a moment of pride for all of us to be a part of this national movement.

WINNERS OF INTRA AND INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

WINNERS OF INTRA AND INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION

WINNERS OF INTRA AND INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

CHIEF EDITOR MS. DEEPIKA ROBERTSON

ACTIVITY INCHARGE MS. MONA SETH

ASSEMBLY INCHARGE MS. REEMA LAL

DESIGNING MS. INDERJIT KAUR