Vol. No: 13 Issue: 1 September 2016| |

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Dear Parents,

Gone are the days when the words of a parent were the ultimate, gospel truth. As times change, rapid strides in technology &

science, along with the smart phone and internet revolution have ensured that we are no longer a closed society where

parents are the omnipotent source of truth. Every action of ours, be it ritual, custom or force of habit, is now open to question,

not just by our friends and family, but also by our very own children. This is the new world, where the scope of knowledge is

infinite, therefore making established beliefs open to question and debate. Such rapid change obviously ushers in

humongous challenges, for how does one continue to maintain harmony, discipline and respect for the hierarchy in the

household? It has become a major challenge for modern day parents. Corporal punishment is a thing of the past and is in no

way acceptable by an enlightened society such as ours; therefore, reason and logic are the keys in ensuring disciplined

children, which will ultimately lead to a responsible society.

Having said that, reason and logic do not come easy, they require patience, knowledge, understanding and definitely

restraint, especially when dealing with your child. It is a battle that many parents lose out to. With busy lifestyles and long

working hours, parents hardly have the time to reason, debate and carry out meaningful dialogue with their child on anything,

be it their time spent on the use of the internet or academics. It is a constant struggle to get one's point across. Unfortunately,

most parents take the easy way out, and give in to their children's demands. The common terminology they use, is, 'the world

has changed', 'we no longer can control our children'. Parents also tend to look at the school for answers, expecting that the

school will do what they can't. As educationists, we have realised that, in an ever changing world, we need to work in tandem

with parents to guide children into becoming responsible adults.

Banning the use of the mobile, all its apps, and the internet is a lesson in futility. Do not forget that we now live in a digital

world, and the access to all of it, is at one's fingertips, therefore, the term banning, should be replaced with, restricted or

supervised usage. To implement supervised usage would mean to sacrifice some of your precious time for the benefit of your

child, as the 'The carrot and stick policy' takes both time and effort to enforce. The child must be rewarded for a good deed

and reprimanded for a bad. While punishment should not be corporal in nature, it should be meted out in other forms, such as

curtailing the use of mobiles and television time. There are various methods to achieve what is right for the child.

As stated before, the school cannot be the only stakeholder in this effort. Parents will have to realize that, this is an ongoing

effort, a 'work in progress', so to speak. Parents will have to do more than their bit, and take an active part in this effort. Not just

at home, but in the school too. There is no financial implication; all it requires is your cooperation and your time. We will need

to act in total tandem, to ensure that every child in our care, turns out to be a responsible, loving and a caring human being.

God bless you allHyacinth Emanuel

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Prayer Service

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein's quote set the tone for this academic year. Lighting of the lamp signified the start of the New Academic Year. Prayers and hymns were offered for the whole school community. Mrs. Hyacinth Emanuel in her speech encouraged teachers to become mentors and not just mere teachers. She further illustrated the significance of building a relationship with students to bring about significant learning. Teachers play a tremendous role in shaping a student's life at school; therefore they become equal contributors in their success.

Dengue Campaign

Dr. C. Laxma Reddy, Honourable Minister of Health of Telangana, along with a host of GHMC dignitaries and volunteers, launched the Dengue Awareness Campaign at St. Andrews

thSchool, Bowenpally, on 15 July 2016. An exhibition was held to highlight the prevention of diseases like dengue from spreading. An awareness campaign was launched and students were urged to take and implement

ExcelsiorstThe 31 Founders Day, to commemorate the legacy of the founder the Late Mr. Louis

thEmanuel, was held on 6 August, at St. Andrews School, Bowenpally. In a solemn ceremony, the school formally invested the new school cabinet with the responsibilities of leadership. Themed 'Excelsior', the Founder's Day was a tribute to the Rio Olympics, especially the athletes participating in various events. Accordingly, the cultural programme was a display of teamwork, synchronisation and excellence. The young students of St Andrews, Marredpally, set the dance floor on fire with their foot-tapping Latino dance performance. The grand finale saw 500 students performing various acts of the Olympic Games and the show came to an end with a stunning gymnastics spectacle; a feat in flexibility, strength, precision and coordination.

Reach for the StarsthThe investiture ceremony on 11

August at St Andrews School, Keesara, saw the new student cabinet taking charge of their duties and responsibilities. In the cultural programme that followed, students ranging from LKG to class IX performed a lively ribbon and pom-pom dance. The vibrant butterfly dance by the little stars of the St. Andrews Prep Schools entertained the audience. The highly anticipated event concluded with a rendition of 'Reach for the Stars', by Aditi Thirkateh, Kruthi Gouda and Andy Bomraspet who were accompanied by the school choir.

what they had learned, in their neighbourhoods.

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Strategic Plan

The Inspector of Police – Traffic, Trimulgherry, visited the school to review the effectiveness of the traffic m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m d u r i n g dispersal. In a letter to the Dy. Commissioner of Police, the Inspector has stated that the security measures implemented in the school are favourable and recommends the same to other schools. He further stated that this policy paves the way for the safety and security of students. Vande Mataram

On the occasion of Independence Day, the class XII students drew inspiration from the song, Vande Mataram and staged a street play called 'The Ugly Truth' that focussed on an important issue every Indian should join hands in preventing - Environmental Degradation. Freedom fighters were remembered and celebrated through talks, speeches, p a t r i o t i c s o n g a n d d a n c e competitions. Concluding the week long celebrations, the school joined other CBSE schools in singing the

rdnational anthem at 11:00 am, on 23 August 2016.

Healthy Eyes & Teeth

A health camp for dental and eye care were held at the Bowenpally campus for the middle school students. A team of dental surgeons carried out a comprehensive dental checkup for the students, including educating them regarding common dental problems and oral hygiene. A team from Dr. Agarwal's eye hospital, along with optometrists and technical staff, conducted the eye camp. An eye examination consisting of tests for visual acuity, pupil function and ocular movement were carried out. Successive camps will be held for all the other students in a phased manner.

Learning Differently

A parent-orientation programme on

learning difficulties was conducted

by Dr. Farida Raj, Expert Special

Educator. The workshop was held to

help parents understand the various

kinds of learning difficulties,

emphasising on identifying children

and the remedial measures for the

same. She emphasised, “A child

with a learning disability often has

several related signs, and these

persist over time. The signs of

learning disabilities vary from

person to person.”

St. Andrews Online

St. Andrews proudly announces the launch of its Mobile App, a single information hub for parents and students to provide real-time updates. The app is now only available for Android users on Google Play Store – St. Andrews School.

Online fee payment was introduced in April. The payment gateway is available on the school website at . Any issues www.standrewsindia.comconcerning online fee payment can be addressed to techsupport@standrewsindia.com

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Applied Accounting

Ms. Preeti Menon & Ms. Pooja Goli attended the "Knowledge Sharing meet on Accountancy", held and organised by publisher Sultanchand 7

th& Sons, on Saturday 25 June 2016. The workshop was conducted by CA (Dr.) G.S. Grewal and Mr. R.K. Khosla on the changes in the curriculum, assessments for class XII, partnership accounting and its important aspects. The workshop was attended by more than 50 teachers from various schools of Hyderabad.

Engage to ImpactSt. Andrews School hosted a variety of workshops, seminars and training events for teachers, each intended to give teachers a new perspective on their roles. The Principal, Mrs. Shamita Bhattarcharya's session dealt with setting standards as a teacher to ensure maximum results. Mrs. Padmalaya Sarma, VP Events, briefed the teachers about the events planned for the year. The teachers also attended a session with the counsellor, Mrs. Sharada Jayaram,

Attitude of Gratitude

The teachers' assemblies conducted in June marked the beginning of all assemblies. Assemblies act as a medium by which teachers create a positive and reflective ethos, while promoting value-based education through the theme. The teachers from all the branches presented skits and songs based on the theme 'Attitude of Gratitude'.

When Principals MeetthOn 9 of July 2016, the Hyderabad Sahodaya Schools Complex (HSSC)

organised a conference of Principals, which was hosted by Microsoft at its sprawling campus at Gachibowli. Mrs. Shamita Bhattarcharya and Mrs. Renuka Masih attended the conclave. The Principal's conclave was themed 'Mission Integration - Together Towards Tomorrow'. Eminent speakers for the occasion were Sri Pranshu Singhal, Director for digital learning strategy, Microsoft Worldwide Education, Sri Sridhar Balan, Senior academic consultant, Ratna Sagar Publications and Ms. Roopa Dhawan, GESE and language expert from Trinity College, London. They focused on the blending of technology, theatre and

steducation. In focus were the three dimensions of learning in the 21 century, i.e. Technology, Theatre and Listening.

Celebration 25

On Founder's Day, St. Andrews School honoured

loyal and dedicated employees celebrating 25

years of continuous service. These individuals are

an integral part of our growth and development as

an institution. St. Andrews School congratulates

and felicitates Ms. Juliet Mary Joseph, Ms.

Ashirvadam Tabitha, Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Gayatri

Dubey, Ms. Alicen Loretta Francis and Ms. Anjali

Mittal on completion of 25 years.

titled 'Teaching is a work of heart'. A session with Mrs. Mary Washington, dealt with Life Skills for students. A workshop was conducted by Ms . Namreen Waheed , Academic Coordinator, Pre-Primary, for the Pre-Primary teachers, on Jolly Phonics. The workshop also included grammar and music, and how these child-centred, multi-sensory approaches make learning fun and easy for the pre-primary children.

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INVESTITURE CEREMONYSt. Andrews, Bowenpally St. Andrews, Keesara

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In another career guidance session, Col (Retd) Das & Sub (Retd) K.L. Narayana, of the Indian Army briefed the students about job opportunities and various entry levels into the Indian Army. Their talk delved into the benefits and challenges of a career in the armed forces.

World Hepatitis DaySanjivini of class IX bagged the first prize in the Inter-School Drawing Competition organised by the Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, on the eve of World Hepatitis Day. On July

th28 , World Hepatitis Day brings the world together to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, to influence real change in disease prevention and access to testing, treatment and care. Over 600 students from 15 schools participated in the event. Posters of the top six students from our school were selected to be displayed in the Vaccination Camp and Awareness Walk.

Strong BondsCelebrating the sublime emotions that brothers and sisters share with each other, the YFS team visited Don Bosco Navjeevan on the occasion of Raksha Bandan. The joy of the season was shared with the boys of the home. As per the tradition, rakhis were tied strengthening the bonds. Apart from sharing sweets and snacks, the YFS gifted CCTV cameras to improve the security of the home. The day was well spent for both the inmates and the YFS students.

Way With WordsStudents of the Literary Club participated in the Talen-Time Inter-School Literary Competition, hosted and conducted by Suchitra Academy, in August. This event had an array of competitions: Solo recitation competition, creative writing and poetry writing, oration, storytelling and extempore. More than 12 schools participated in this event.

rdSandeep Santha Kumar of class VIII won the 3 prize rdin Oration, Tanya Mittal of class X won the 3 prize in

stExtempore, Ruhaan Chand of class VII won the 1 prize in Creative Writing, S. Rohit and Chitee Paresh

ndLele won the 2 prize in Debate and Rohit was awarded the Best Speaker of the event.

We Thank You!

Appreciation Day was a special occasion for St.

Andrews, Keesara, as they celebrated their

Support Staff. The housekeeping staff who

clean classrooms and the campus, the

maintenance staff who maintain the facilities and

transport staff that drive students and teachers

to various events and destinations. The students

hosted a programme to show their gratitude to

the support staff. Their contribution to the school

community was depicted through poems, song

and dance. They were called on to the stage and

were gifted handmade cards and flowers.

Career Fair

IMS Academy and The Hindu conducted a seminar for students of class XII and their parents regarding career options in Law and Business Management. The session dealt with c o u r s e s o f f e r e d b y v a r i o u s institutions, details of entrance exams, marking schemes, aptitude needed to pursue law and tips for entrance exams.

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NCC

The Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. R. S. Malhari, of the NCC visited St. Andrews School to inspect the unit and interact with the cadets. Our cadets have done us proud once again in the Annual Training NCC Camp 2016, which was held at the

th thPolo Grounds from 30 May to 8 stJune. The boys won the 1 prize and

ndthe girls won the 2 prize in Tug of War, st1 in 4 x 50 mixed relay and March

ndPast and 2 prize in the cultural programme. Soumya of class X won a special prize for classical dance.

Forerunners

An orientation programme by Mr. Solomon Das, Corporate Trainer, was conducted for the newly elected School Cabinet of St. Andrews Bowenpally and Keesara. The key objective was to enhance the leadership skills of students and to build team spirit among them. The 3-day training programme consisted of various team building activities, which was aimed at helping the new captains to work effectively as a team.

Yoga Shaastra

NCC cadets of St. Andrews, Bowenpally, joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Yoga Day, at the NCC campus. Yoga is a 5000 year old science of the human mind and soul. On this occasion a few simple Yoga Asanas and Pranayamas were performed under the guidance of yoga practitioners. Students spoke of the importance of practicing yoga, to preserve and maintain one's physical and mental health.

Angels on EarthTeachers' Day celebrations got off to a start with a special assembly – Angels on Earth, setting the tone for the day. Festivity and revelry marked the programmes that followed. The youthful energy and spirit was electrifying with the high school students performing a rib tickling musical, paying rich tributes to their mentors. The celebration continued with the cultural programme, games and fun activities, marking the end of the festivities.

Exploration Unlimited

Field trips are fun; field trips give children a welcome break from routine and are looked forward to most eagerly. Trips are organised by the school to provide the students an alternate educational experience. Hands on experience helps in visual, auditory and kinetic learning.

The students of St. Andrews Schools visited the following places:Gromor Nursery : UKG

Nehru Zoological Park : Classes I – III & V

Hari Hara Kala Bhavan : Class IV

Chowmahalla Palace : Class VI

Salarjung Museum : Class VII

Bio Diesel Plant : Class VIII

Printing Press of The Hindu : Class IX

Golkonda Fort : Class X

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Battle of the Houses

Contested keenly, the Inter-House Tournaments got off to a flying start at the beginning of the academic year for the senior school.

Basketball : Seniors

Boys : Ruby Spartans

Girls : Topaz Vikings

Football : Topaz Vikings

Athletics : Ruby Spartans

Cricket : Ruby Spartans

Run, Jump, ThrowThe St. Andrews Inter School Athletic

th thMeet was held from 7 to 9 September 2016. The chief guest, Mr. Sumeeth Reddy, International Badminton Player, declared open the meet. The events for boys and girls in the 2 divisions included 100, 200, 400 metres, 4 x 100 relay, long jump and shot put. More than 300 athletes from 17 Schools participated in the two-day track and field event. CRPF School won the Fair Play Award. St. Andrews dominated the meet, winning 12 gold, 7 silver and 4 bronze. Parul Das, T. Rahul and Kruthika from St. Andrews School received the best athlete awards. School Games Federation

Tournaments

Vishal Anandaraman of class VIII G won the gold medal in the u/14 category of table tennis in the Inter-School Table Tennis Tournament conducted by the School Games Federation of India.

Rohit Singaraju of class X J won the second place and K. Praveen of class X

rdG won the 3 place in the Inter-School Chess Tournament conducted by the School Games Federation of India.

Futsal

It was a moment of pride for St. Andrews School when Vishruth of class XI was selected as a goalkeeper for the Under 17 Futsal World Cup. India made its maiden appearance in the Under 17 Futsal World Cup, after being invited by the sport's governing body, the Association Mundial de Futsal (AMF), as a wild card to take part in the event. The competition, among futsal's biggest global events, was held from

th th11 to 20 July in Paraguay, with India one among a total of 12 competing countries. In the world cup group stage team India played matches against Kazakhstan,

thParaguay and Catalonia in San Ignacio and stood 4 . St. Andrews School congratulates and wishes Vishruth the best in all his endeavours.

Sports Chronicle

Priyanshu Jain of class X L was the star performer in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's one day league match. He led St. Andrews to victory with his spectacular 9 wickets haul.

Ravi Uttej of class VII A participated in the U/13 Ranga Reddy Badminton Championship and emerged runners-up in the U/13 category.

Yellu Arni Reddy of class VII A participated in the tennis tournament, conducted by Noor Tennis Academy and won the second place. She also won an award for Best Performance.

Sanjana Smiriti of class VIII G participated in the Rukminibai Inter-School Chess Tournament held at Secunderabad Public School and won the second place.

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Activity on Seasons

Play Board

Storytelling

Activity on Seasons

Activity on Seasons

Rakhi Making Alphabet Activity

Balloon Dabbing

Independence Day

In Action

Group Activity

Computer Competitions

Class Assembly

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