RAI MOTILAL NEHRU SCHOOL OF SPORTS RAI, SONIPAT(An ISO 9001:2008 Certifi ed Institution, Affi liated to CBSE, Member of IPSC, NPSC &Regional Member Round Square)

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(For Internal distribution only) Vol. 15•January-June, 2015

INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ CONFERENCE

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BOARD RESULTS OUT – GIRLS FORM A TROIKA OF TOPPERS

Swati Phogat (VG–1085) was the topper with 91.8%. Shaurya Tiwari (SG–1008) scored a 100 in Music (Hindustani Vocal), thus stamping the success story of the girls for good.

In the Science stream, 68.46% of the students had distinctions, while in the Commerce stream 52.0% of

The 2014-15 CBSE Senior Secondary Examinations held in March only affi rmed what we always knew – that girls are racing ahead in academics. All three toppers, in the three streams, were predictably girls. In the Science stream, Neha Pahal (SG–1004) nailed it with 95.8% marks. In Commerce, it was Sheetal (SMG–1278) who came up tops with 94.6%, while in the Humanities stream,

Prerna (SG–1075)

Saurabh (S–1064)

Neha Pahal (SG–1004)

Sheetal Chhillar (SMG–1278)

Swati Phogat (VG–1085)

Himanshu (V–1239)

Sanju Rani (SG–1079)

Shaurya Tiwari(SG-1008)

Mahima Chaudhary (SMG–1091)

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state and of course, all the Raists were present in the Pratap Stadium to welcome the popular fi gures. The programme began with the recital of the ancient ‘Dhanvantari Vandana’ which was followed

Inaugurating the function

Bharatnatyam by girls

Dignitaries enjoy the performances of the students

Yoga performance by school boys

by a Bharatnatyam performance by the Shri Krishna Regional Ayurveda College students. Another group of students from Kurukshetra performed

the students could garner distinctions, and 50.47% students had distinctions in the Arts stream. In fact, in the Science stream 3.42 distinctions came the way of each student. All in all, it was a pretty good year for the XII class students.

In class X, 5 students scored CGPA10. Prerna (SG–1075), Saurabh (S–1064), Himanshu (V–1239), Mahima Chaudhary (SMG–1091) and Sanju Rani (SG–1079) all scored a perfect 10. Sonal (SMG–1250), Mahak (VG–1075), Vikas Hooda (SM–1067) and Khagesh Kaushik (S–1247) got CGPA 9.6 which was equally laudable, while Kanishtha (SMG–1193), Sheetal (SMG–1075) and Ritika (IG–1064) scored 9.4 in the CGPA ratings.

5.37% of the students got perfect CGPA while A1 and A2 were scored by a whopping 22.58% of the students in the overall analysis. Considering the fact that most of these students are also state and national level sports persons, it only goes to show the fi ne job that Rai is doing for its alumni.

YOGA GURU RAMDEVJI VISITS RAIYoga Guru and Brand Ambassador of Haryana

Shri Ramdevji thrilled his admirers in Rai by visiting the campus on April 21, 2015. Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, Health and Sports Minister Sh. Anil Vij, Education Minister Sh. Ramvilas Shama, Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu and Women and Child Welfare Minister Smt. Kavita Jain were part of Guruji’s entourage. A bevy of school children from other parts of the

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dexterous yogic postures in a presentation while a short ‘Mallakhambh’ performance was also given by students of a Kurukshetra gurukul. Speaking on the occasion Guru Ramdev announced the establishing of an ‘Acharyakulam’ in Panipat and elaborated on his dream of making yoga a part and parcel of the everyday life of all Indians, irrespective of the age or gender. To the delight of all the children, the Yoga Guru hummed a few lines of the inspirational number ‘Zameen salaam karey, aasman salaam karey….’ As the audience joined him in singing the number, the atmosphere reverberated with positive energy. For many, to see the yoga guru in person was a dream come true.

School awarded ISA for third timeMNSS clinched the ISA (International School

Award) for the third consecutive time for the years 2015-18 establishing its commitment to high standards. This award, constituted by the British Council, is conferred only after a stringent inspection of the highest order. The team which worked to submit all the required paperwork was led by Mr. P.K. Dhiman as coordinator and comprised of Mrs. Meeta Nagpal, Mrs. Anju Vijairun, Mrs. Nirmal Sheoran, Mr. D.D. Tiwari and Mr. Anil as members. The awards function will be held in July.

SPORTS ROUND UPThe school had its usual haul of medals at

different national and state level meets.

• At the 60th National School Games Athletics (U–14, 17, 19) for Boys and Girls held at Ranchi, Jharkhand from 19 to 23 January, 2015, 3 boys and 7 girls of our school represented IPSC, while 3 boys and 1 girl represented Haryana.

• In the 60th National School Games Cricket (U–14) held at Mehboob Nagar, Telengana, from 23 to 27 February, 2015, 3 boys of MNSS represented IPSC.

• In the 60th National School Games Gymanstics held at Kolkata, West Bengal from 31 December to 4 January, 2015, 5 girls of our school represented Haryana while 6 boys and 2 girls represented IPSC.

Our athletes in action

Somersaulting gymnasts!

• In the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Games held in Delhi from 2 to 8 January, 2015, 1 girl, Priyanka, represented Haryana.

• In the CBSE National Gymnastics Tournament held at Rishikul School, Sonipat, Haryana, from 8 to 11 May 2015, 12 boys and 14 girls of our school participated and won 12 silver and 3 bronze medals.

• In the 60th National School Games, Hockey, (U–19) held in Delhi from 2 to 8 January, 2015, 10 boys and 7 girls represented IPSC. In the (U–17) Hockey Tournament held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from 3 to 7 January, 2015, 7 boys and 6 girls represented IPSC.

• The 60th National School Games, Lawn Tennis (U–14) Tournament was held in Gulberga,

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Karnataka from 7 to 11 January, 2015. 2 boys and 1 girl represented Haryana and won gold in the Team event.

• The 60th National School Games Shooting (U–14, 17, 19) Tournament was held in Pune, Maharashtra from 6 to 9 May, 2015. 16 girls represented Haryana and won 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. 3 girls represented IPSC.

• In the Golden Jubilee Basketball Tournament held at Welham Girls School, Dehradun, our girls Basket ball team got II position. In the IPSC (U–19) Boys Basketball Tournament held at Modern School, Delhi from 17 to 20 May 2015, our boys bagged the II position.

• Our cricket team also participated in the 2nd Amarjeet Singh Six-a-Side Invitational Cricket Tournament held at Mohali from 11 to 12 April and the 14th Dhruv Pandav Memorial Cricket Tournament held at YPS Patiala from 13 to 16 April.

• The 10th S. Kandhari Memorial Hockey Tournament (U–19) Boys was held in Dehradun from 30th April to 4th May, 2015. Our team won the tournament beating Welham Boys 5-1 in a lopsided fi nal.

Our boys with the trophy

ECO CLUB CELEBRATES ENVIRONMENT DAY

Environment Day was celebrated by the Eco club in our school on 15th May, 2015. 60 students participated in the programme. The purpose of this celebration is to create awareness about our mother Earth by conserving natural resources. On this occasion poetic recitation, a dance drama, dances, songs, slogans, speeches, shlokas and a street play were performed. The chief guest Mrs. Nirmal Devi Chaudhary also motivated children to save paper, food, water and electricity. Eco club incharge Mrs.

Bang on target !

• At the 60th National School Games Swimming Championship held at Rajkot, Gujarat, from 17 to 22 February, 2015, 5 boys and 5 girls represented Haryana, while 8 boys and 5 girls represented IPSC.

• The 60th National School Games Rope-Skipping (U–14, 17, 19) Tournament was held in Delhi from 2 to 8 January, 2015. 16 boys and 18 girls participated in it and won 1 gold and 7 bronze medals.

• In cricket, 2 boys of our school were selected for (U–19) One Day Sonipat team for the Vinoo Mankad BCCI Tournament 2015-15. Sonipat team won the tournament. The Rai boys who played in the team are Pawan (V–1081) and Mandeep (I–1016). In the (U–19) Invitational Cricket Tournament held in Gwalior from 27 to 31 March 2015, our school cricket team was the runners-up. Mandeep was declared the Best Bowler and Saurabh Mor was declared the Best Batsman.

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Dinesh Kumari reminded us that MNSS is an eco-friendly school. The school has bagged Green school Award by CSE (Centre for Science & Environment) consecutively for two years and National Schools Sanitation Rating ‘Green’ by CBSE and HRD ministry. Mrs. Asha Sharma and Mrs. Nirmal Sheoran also played important roles in organizing the event. Mrs. Sarita Chahar and Mr. P.K. Dhiman were Guests of Honour.

RAISTS GO PARAGLIDING IN PALAMPUR

A group consisting of 8 students was selected for a paragliding and other adventure activities trip organized by Ex-Raist Association in general and Col. Ashok Mor and Lt. Col Praveen Grewal in particular. The group left the school on 7th June at 06:00 a.m. with Mr. P.K. Dhiman and Mr. Shailender

Girls perform a jig

A dance-drama on conservation

Reciting shlokas on the environment

‘All things bright and beautiful’ by the choir

Unfurling the school fl ag in Palampur

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Nimbeker. After a long journey of 8 hours and 35 minutes they reached Mamun Military Base Camp, which is the largest military base camp in Asia. The children enjoyed a tank ride at the camp. The way to Palampur was literally a pure expanse of landscapes and mountains. After reaching Palampur, the group took a turn for Baijnath from where Bir, the Paragliding site, was 7 km away. At night around 11 p.m. they reached Bir Paragliding site where Ex-Raists had already booked a guest house for the group. Next day they went to Billing Paragliding site that was 18 km steep journey from Bir. Billing was the offi cial paragliding site and it was 2400 meters above the sea level. The experience of paragliding was incomparable. It was really a once in a lifetime experience.

MISCELLANEOUSThe new session began in MNSS with the Inter-

House English Debate for Juniors on April 18, 2015. Shruti of Soma House (SMG–1162) won the debate while Nishkarsh (I–1183) and Balishtha (SG–1155) were second and third respectively. Soma House was declared fi rst. This was followed in the wake by the Inter-House English Declamation for Juniors on April 24, 2015. Purnima (1G–1162) won the event while Kanchan (VG–1180) and Sulekha (SMG–1161) were declared joint second. Rahul (S–1174) won the third position. The trophy was lifted by Surya House.

I/H Hindi Declamation for Juniors

Shruti (SMG-1162)

Purnima (IG-1162)

Raists’ enjoy a tank ride

In the action-packed month of April, the Inter-House Hindi Declamation was also held on the 28th. Ishu (SMG–1160) Ravi (I–1145) and Ankita

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I/H Hindi Play Competition - KNS

Teena (IGK–1243) KNS Hindi Elocution

Art Competition - KNS

Parikshit (SMK–1310)KNS English Elocution

(VG–1177) won the fi rst, second and third position while Varuna House was declared the winner House.

In KNS, the new year 2015 got the momentum with the Inter House GK Quiz, an informative and competitive activity which tested the general awareness of the students. The Suryans – Vardaan (SK–1203), Chitrakshak (SK–1247), Disha (SGK–1296) and Tannu (SGK–1220) grabbed the top spots and emerged as champions. The English Quiz, not far behind, was organized in the succeeding week and the team D comprising Rhythm (VGK–1296), Keshav (IK–1231), Aryan (SMK–1212) and Neha (SGK–1226) excelled and achieved the winners title.

The Inter-House Hindi Play competition was the biggest event of the term. It gave exposure and opportunity to a large number of students to fl utter their wings of imagination into the unlimited universe of dramatization. The stage was really a small world for the tiny actors and actresses and for the others to learn the dramatic expertise. The Suryans rocked the stage and outclassed everyone getting the fi rst position. Indra House with the second spot, was not far behind. Ajay (SMK–1214) and Tannu (SGK–1220) were adjudged as the Best Actor and the Best Actress respectively.

The calendar of the activities for the session 2014-15 closed down with the Annual Art competition, one of the important events, in which

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The Rai family had two bereavements in the month of June.

Mr. H.S. Antal, Sports Offi cer, lost his mother and Dr. (Mrs.) Anju Vijairun lost her brother.

We are one with them in their moment of sorrow and pray for the eternal peace of the departed souls.

the whole school participated. The students let their imagination fl y into the beautiful and delightful horizon of colours and fantasy. It resulted in spectacular and beautiful creations. It was really a glorious moment, and we were awe-struck to see the tiny artists brushing up their artistic dexterity. Sachin Saurav (VK–1277), Anushka (IGK–1250) and Mahima (SGK–1226) outshone everyone and came up as the toppers in IV, V and VI classes respectively.

The new session kicked off with the well-loved and favorite competition Inter-House Hindi Elocution. The participants recited their poems melodiously and mesmerised the listeners. All were spell-bound and overpowered by the musical magic. Teena (IGK–1243) outclassed all the contestants and snatched the top position. Poorvi (IGK–1249) stood second. Then came the Inter-House English Elocution following closely. Parikshit (SMK–1310) left all the contenders far behind and got the top position.

Mr. Naveen Gulia, movitational speaker and author of two self-improvement books, came to Rai on May 9. This braveheart who met with an accident while training at the IMA, runs an organisation ‘Apni Duniya Apna Ashiyana’ for the welfare of the underprivileged children. He motivated the children to overcome all barriers to achieve their goals. Despite being on a wheel chair, Mr. Gulia radiated confi dence and contentment with life. He personifi ed the adage that ‘when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade’. Students and staff alike rose as one to give this real-life hero a standing ovation at the end of his presentation. The evening was truly inspirational.

To keep the students abreast of the global change and development and national and the international issues, special days are also observed with the active participation of the students and the proper guidance of the teachers. This term began with the Martin Luther King Day and continued with World Literacy Day, World Maths Day, World Science Day, Earth Day, Water Conservation Day and Labour Day which ushered in the long awaited summer break.

Mr. Naveen Gulia

Mr. Gulia with dignitaries