NIRAJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | DECEMBER 2017

REFLECTIONS

Dear Parents,

Greetings from Niraj International School!

The practice for the Annual Day programmes commenced once our students reported back to school after their ?Dussehra? holidays. A special schedule was drawn for our students to balance their academic work along with a host of activities that were chalked out.

As a prelude to ?Diwali? and to acquaint school children to the rich Indian culture and heritage, the school hosted the ?Diwali Mela? on October 14th. Fun-filled activities set up by the students, food stalls and pottery making, henna designing. Active participation of parents brought out the best of spirits and enhanced the feeling of joy. On behalf of the school, the student council did share the proceeds of this fête with the inmates of ?Krishna Sadhan? - a Home for the Aged.

The primary and secondary school

students staged ?Gulliver?s Travels? and ?Haroun and the Sea of Stories respectively on Annual Days, November 17th & 18th. The classical & philosophical dramas with a variety of dances were a treat. We are proud to announce that our students who appeared for the Trinity Certification for ?Plays in Production? under ?Speech & Drama Category? received commendation from Ms. Gwenyth Powell, the examiner for Trinity College, London. In the midst of all these in-house events, our students did manage to take part in the Inter-School Swimming & Quiz competitions and brought laurels to the school by winning several medals and prizes at the respective meets.

December witnessed a blend of serious academic work by secondary students who appeared for their second Mid-Term Examination and non-scholastic activity like ?Fireless Cooking Contest? that kindled the imagination of both the primary & secondary school participants.

The school also played host to the IB PYP Hyderabad Network Basketball Fest on December 14th & 15th and our boys & girls teams did make a mark by reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.

A special assembly to mark the celebration of Christmas was held in an elaborate manner. There was an overwhelming response from students when we organized an overnight camping programme on the school campus. A plethora of activities ranging from team games to music & dance around the bonfire was organised to provide a memorable experience to the students.

This newsletter gives an insight into our vision and achievements of our students. We shall ensure that NIS continues to be a joyful & student centric learning environment.

Wishing you and your family a very happy New Year 2018!

Regards,

D. Ravikumar

The Annual Prize Distribution was a moment of gratification and honour for all the winners and notable achievers of the school. The students were awarded medals in the academic as well as co-curricular areas by the Director Mr. Gavish Reddy.

The stage was then set for a long voyage of Gulliver in the mysterious land of Lilliput. The epic journey of the man-mountain was rendered through a blend of drama, dance and musical elements to bring symphony and melody on the stage. It was a journey into thriving compassion among characters and heart touching scenes interwoven into a dramatically overwhelming play. It held the audience in awe at the culmination of the show. It was a power packed performance. The function concluded with the Drama Teacher Ms. Sowmya proposing a vote of thanks to the entire team which helped in making the event a grand success. The show concluded with the National Anthem.

One of the most anxiously awaited occasions in any school is its annual day. It is an event of gaiety and festivity when students present not only their remarkable performances but also accept honours for their curricular and co-curricular accomplishments. The Annual Day - Primary Years Programme 2017 at Niraj International School was woven around the famous book by Jonathon Swift - Gulliver?s Travels. The function began around 4 pm.

To start with, a warm welcome was extended to the Director, Mr. Gavish Reddy, Principal Mr. D. Ravikumar, and the special guest Ms. Gwenyth Powell, Examiner: Drama and Speech, Trinity College of London.

The programme commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by Mr. Gavish Reddy, Mr. D. Ravikumar, CBSE Coordinator Ms. Usha Mangipudi and PYP Coordinator Ms. Suparna Das. This was followed by a scintillating welcome dance by Grade 5 and the annual report presentation by Mr. D. Ravikumar.

ANNUAL DAY - PRIM ARY SCHOOL

Dance performance by Kindergarten students

A scene from Gulliver's Travels

This was followed by the much awaited prize distribution ceremony wherein the students were awarded certificates for their significant academic and non-academic achievements. The school also awarded a few faculty members and staff for their hard work and contribution.

The highlight of the evening was the play, 'Haroun and the Sea of Stories' which not only transported the audience to a realm of imagination but also taught an important lesson on how ?happiness comes from simple things in life.? The confident and superb acting by the ebullient cast kept everyone glued to their seats as the narrative unveiled before their eyes taking them to the land of Aliffbay, the setting of the play. The unceasing applause for the finale was the proof that the show was enjoyed by all.

The kind of perfection was the fruit of many days of tireless work on the part of Principal, Coordinators, teaching and non-teaching staff, students as well as the whole-hearted support from the parents. It was an amazing evening that will remain etched in their memory.

On a delightful evening, Niraj International School celebrated its Annual Day at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan. Chairperson of Niraj International School, Dr. Mrs. B. Jyothi Reddy, Director of NIS, Mr. B. Gavish Reddy, Principal Mr. D. Ravikumar lit the ceremonial lamp to mark an auspicious start to the event. Ms. Gwenyth Powell, examiner in Drama and Speech from the Trinity College of London, assessed the play ?Haroun and the Sea of Stories.?

A graceful welcome dance was presented to invoke Lord Hanuman?s blessings on this evening?s proceedings. As the curtains rose and the lights on the stage turned bright, the rhythm at the chanting of the 'Hanuman Chalisa' stimulated the children. The dance by the students to the chanting of 'Hanuman Chalisa' was mesmerising.

The Principal presented the Annual Report that encapsulated the scholastic and non-scholastic achievements of the students.

ANNUAL DAY - SECONDARY SCHOOL

A scene from the play

Yes ? cooking can happen even without a fire! Niraj International School held a fireless cooking competition for students from Grade 1 to 7. The event was a great success with over 60 participants. The junior chefs showed their culinary prowess by using creative and different ways of displaying their dishes. Each dish was varied, bright & colorful. Chef Ramesh Yadav, Executive Chefof Hotel Abode judged the contest. The dishes were judged on parameters such as creativity, taste, presentation, hygiene and explanation of the dish with regards to the ingredients used and procedure in making of the dish. The winners were - Aarima, Akshitha, Shriya, Lakshita, Sreshith, Yahvi, Tisha, Rishab and Aryan.

COOKING WITHOUT FIRE!

A "taste test" by the judges

Prep work underwayAll done and ready!

Presentation too matters!

NEWSM AKERS

Our boys were the runners up in the Under 12 Basketball Competition held at Shantiniketan School

Our girls won the trophy in the Under 12 Basketball Competition held at Shantiniketan School

Digvijay & Aditi of Grade 7 were the 2nd runners up in the Pearson Quiz Champs Inter School Competition