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Gajera International School, Surat |Monthly News Letter - August 2016

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MONTHLY NEWS LETTER


INDEX

1. Message from Trustee………………………………………………………………………………03

2. Message from Editor…………………………………………………………………………………04

3. Classroom News…………………………………………………………………………….05

4. Pre-Primary Corner………………………………………………………………………………….07

5. Student’s Corner……………………………………………………………………………………..10

6. Teacher’s Corner……………………………………………………………………………………12

7. Cover story…………………………………………………………………………………………...14

8. Bookworm’s Diary…………………………………………………………………………………..15


Trustee’s message:

Jay Sardar

Greetings to all…!!!

I am very happy to see the school gradually taking shape in the right direction aligned with our school’s vision. We are intending to be different in many ways with a different line of thoughts. These differences will make a strong impact on the academic understanding and holistic development of children.

For the students taking the formative assessments, I would like to suggest not creating any fear for exam. The one, who manages his work and time with his specifically set goals, would certainly achieve success in life. It is very important to manage and plan the timetable for academics and non academics activities you are involved in. You should also be taking some quality time for the activities of your interests in sports or arts or any other area of your choice.

For the over all development, all these things should be taken care. Students owning excellent academic performance, discipline, regularity and good hobbies are sure to reach great height of success in their lives.

In a nut sell, I would like to conclude as the children with their parents’ expectations and blessing, guidance of teachers, good company of friends and their positive attitude will surely become successful in life. To secure good marks in an exam in not important but one needs to introspect and analyze his strengths and mistakes after the results in order to improve up on it, positively.

May you all get happiness and success in life!

Kind Regards

Shree Chunibhai Gajera

Managing Trustee


Principal’s Message:

‘A dream is not that which you see while sleeping; it is something that does not let you sleep.’ - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Our school, Gajera International School is the realization of one such dream, a dream that crystallized into reality only because of the sheer grit and determination of our visionary Founder Chairman, Shree Chunibhai Gajera. It is with a mixed sense of humility and honor that today, we find ourselves amongst the top schools of Surat not just in terms of teaching and learning, but also with regard to the well-being and holistic development of our students.

At GIS, every child placed in our care is precious and we aim to provide the best possible environment for the child to grow in a secure, safe habitat where they may weave their dreams and grow.

The philosophy of the school is based upon the Statement of Purpose, which provides

the fountainhead from which our students’dreams take flight, for it combines a strongbelief in service with compassion and an underlying awareness of the greatness of our own culture.

We are fortunate to have a talented and dedicated team of educators, along with a single-mindedly committed support staff who make sure that our learning environment is the best. It is in this ambience that our students imbibe their education.

It is our endeavor to groom our children for life after school by making them well rounded individuals, who will be able to contribute to the society they live in, who shall set out to leave the world a better place than what they found it to be!

J. Thomas

Principal


Classroom News:

National Integration Week:

GIS students displayed a fashion parade, dressing themselves in the different attires, representing the states of India and they also demonstrated the beauty of ‘unity in diversity’ by introducing themselves in different languages according to their dressing. The celebration offered the students the opportunity to reaffirm the old tradition, culture and faiths in worth of tolerance and brotherhood in such a multi –religious and multi- cultural societies of India.

Rakhi Making Competition:To celebrate the love and duty between the brother and the sister on this Rakshabandhan, GIS held a Rakhi Making Competition for the students of grade VI TO VIII wherein the students created Beautiful rakhis using different material. The love and emotions attached to these rakhis made all the difference and marked the celebration with the true bond between the brother and sister.


Pot Decoration:

At GIS, we believe that the Festivals are essential part of our life. By arranging competition on such occasion, we get an opportunity to cast a glance into various aspects of our cultural heritage. On the occasion of Krishna Janmastami, the Pot Decoration Competition was held for the students of grade VI to VIII. Creative artistic works were displayed by the students making it very difficult for the judges to decide the best one.

Independence Day Celebration:GIS celebrated 70th Independence Day with great patriotic fervor and zeal. The function began with the guests escorted towards the stage followed by a prayer. Then Shree Girdharbhai Gajera and other guests marched towards the flag and unfurling of the flag was performed by Parampujya Shree Kakasaheb. A child from Vatsalyadham sang a patriotic song and filled the air with the magical patriotic spirit. The celebration was also adorned with an inspiring and eye opening speech delivered by the student of Gajera Vidhyabhavan.


Pre Primary Corner:

Freedom Fighters’ Day GIS conducts various celebrations marking the important days of the year. One such day is the Freedom Fighters’ Day celebrated by pre primary section who dressed themselves as freedom fighters of India to celebrate the spirit and sacrifice of our great heroes.

Radha Krishna DayKrishnashtami is celebrated on the eight day of Savana month marking the birth of lord Krishna. The little wonders of pre primary section came to school on that day dressed as Krishna and Radha. They wore peacock feather head-gears and colorful costumes. Children celebrated the festival by singing and dancing with great joy.


English Rhymes Competition (Jr.K.G)Rhymes enjoy an undisputed importance in the life of a kindergartener. When children involve themselves in any act, it is embedded in their mind for a long time. So we held an English Rhymes Competition for the students wherein they sang the rhymes with actions in front of their fellow friends confidently. It helps the children to develop their speaking skills and helps to express their feelings through facial expression and body movements. More over, they enjoy it a lot.

Bindi Sticking Activity (Nursery)This visual art activity was conducted for the students of Nursery class to enhance their fine motor skills. The students were enthusiastically engrossed in peeling and pasting bindis on a picture. It is wonderful to see the tiny tots doing great work.


Paper Folding Activity (Sr.K.G)Origami, the art of folding papers and creating an object out of it is a unique tool to engage students creatively in order to develop their fine motor skills, enable them to follow directions and develop hand-eye coordination.


Students’ Corner:

Sports @ GISA healthy nation is always a wealthy nation so it is necessary to emphasize on the importance of sports in schools. Both physical and mental well beings are the prerequisites of great achievement in one’s life. We, at GIS understand this need and encourage the active participation of students in sports activities. Let’s have a look at the students’ participation and achievements.Kho kho (Girls)Under 17 Runner up - 2nd Aug ’16Under 14 Champion – 3rd Aug ’16

Kho Kho (Boys) Under 14 - 2nd Aug ’16Under 17 – 30th Aug ’16Under 19 – 22nd Aug ’16

Basket Ball (Boys) Under 14 – 8th Aug’16

Basket Ball (Girls)Under 14 – 9th Aug ’16Under 17 – District Champion -11th Aug ’16

Basket Ball (Boys)Under19 – Runners up 19th Aug ’16


Club Activities:The weekly club activities at GIS facilitate new learning for our students. There are around 15 clubs in the school in which students persuing different interensts take part and make efforts to inovatingly engage themselves in various activities. It is a platform for students to express themselves through dance, drama, music, art, literary activities and many more. It is indeed ‘learning by doing’ with fun.


Teachers’ Corner:

Teachers’ Training

GIS always welcomes a training session which is so refreshing and energy boosting for the teachers. The great motivator and speaker Mr.Devrajbhai Chaudhary, through his inspiring speeches makes a great impact on the professional grooming of the teachers and helps a lot in building the right aptitude for teaching amongst the teachers. One such seminar was held and teachers were addressed on the topic “Chalk, Talk, Walk”.


Cover Story:

Freedom of expression in the modern world is a characteristic attribute of the social life as it allows people to vent their thoughts and feelings without the fear of prosecution. Moreover, it helps people to know the ideas of others and use their talent to accomplish complex tasks. In the present era, freedom of expression has become an important voice for the common people. It has immense benefits and they are as follows:

Responsibility: A person after obtaining the freedom of speech tends to become responsible and is also aware of the liabilities. In addition, the power transforms the society making it more progressive with gradual evolution.

Improvement of the self-confidence: People who are suppressed suffer from low self esteem and are incapable of taking decisions. The world should encourage the common man to express dissent verbally as it makes the democracy vibrant.

Innovation: Freedom of expression ensures the promotion of the spirit of innovation. Countries such as US and UK provide the amenable environment to people so that they can think freely and create new products as well as services.

Development of nation: Freedom of expression is instrumental in facilitating the communication channel between the government and public.

Vibrant media: If freedom of expression is truly implemented in a country, it can lead to a creation of powerful media capable of formulating the public opinion. Media is essential to voice the people’s opinion.

Let us all feel the freedom to express our true self this Independence Day and also realize the responsibility that freedom brings upon our shoulder.


Connect:

‘Live in harmony with nature'

We have to learn to live in harmony with nature thereby protecting the environment and other living beings that inhabit the earth.

Only when we learn to live in harmony with nature, could we expect nature to behave in the manner that has been there for several hundred years. When man indulges in affecting nature and its composition through pollution and deforestation, humankind will be forced to repent for generations. This should be avoided at any cost.

The development of mankind has been intertwined with that of nature and wildlife. Any break in their ranks would not augur well for the future. Only when people go against nature, will they be forced to face nature's fury like in the form of earthquakes, tsunamis and droughts.

Every individual should take a vow to plant and raise at least 25 trees during one's life time as a contribution to Mother Nature.

We as school need to foster good habits and, make efforts to help the students understand how responsible we all are towards our nature which gives a lot without asking anything in return.


Book Worms’ Diary:

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