To promote and encourage a fun way of learning among students, an Intra Class Math quiz competition, Trivia-Matic, was held on 29 November 2023 for Class IV.The quiz included five rounds; Warm up, Teasing Times, Picture Perfect, Double Trouble and Fastest First. Students participated with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. An audience round was conducted to encourage participation from the audience, giving everyone a chance to test their understanding of mathematical conceptsThe quiz helped the students in identifying their mathematical capabilities, enhanced their knowledge and sparked their curiosity. Results First Aaira Sethi IV A Myra Dyarakoti IV C Yerik Gupta IV C Vihaan Kapoor IV C Second Heyan Vikal IV A Ayaan Sardana IV B Alina Chattopadhyay IV C Jasman Singh Sethi IV C
Our young artists of Class I dazzled us with their skills in the Intra-Class ‘Cosmic Connections-DIY With Shapes’ (collage making) Competition. They brought cut outs of mathematical shapes and pasted them on A4 sheets to create scenarios depicting the vastness and beauty of the space. They skilfully displayed their creativity and imagination. They showcased excellent presentations and a variety of talent. Results First Jaitegh Singh Sahni I B Second Ziya Haque I A Second Inaaya Sood I C Third Namish Gupta I C
It was a Saturday well utilised when teachers from various schools of Delhi came together for a workshop guided by Ms Sonia Bhatia of TIS ,VV on 16 December 2023. They explored New Dimensions in Hindi Teaching and had an amazing time diving deep into new methodologies and activities as per NCF. It was an engaged and passionate group of 100 participants from different schools of Delhi who had gathered at Maxfort Pitampura They appreciated Sonia ma’am’s insights and had questions and contributions which made the session truly interactive and valuable.
Gurupurab, the joyous festival commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the students of our school. The school transformed into an excited space filled with the chanting of kirtan and prayers. The celebrations started with the students of Team AWAAM sharing anecdotes from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with the primary students. A lively Nagar Kirtan procession reverberated through the corridors of the school with students dressed in vibrant traditional attire who walked with pride and devotion singing hymns from Gurbani. After the Nagar Kirtan, everyone gathered for the Langar Prasad which was made and distributed by the students, demonstrating the spirit of devotion and community. Adding to the festive vibes, the students from the primary wing came dressed in colourful traditional attire and exchanged sweets. By fostering such meaningful experiences, the school aims to shape well-rounded individuals who embrace diversity, lead with compassion, and strive to make the world a better place.
Stories create magic and a sense of wonder at the world. Children love to listen to stories and learn about different cultures and imbibe values. Telling stories requires a different set of skills, builds confidence and enhances communication skills. The KG students participated in Tell a Tale – storytelling with puppets competition with their usual enthusiasm. They employed voice modulation and used puppets effectively while narrating their stories. All the stories concluded with a moral and left the audience with something to reflect upon. Results- English First Gian Irom KG A Second Advit Sidana KG B Third Ayaan Bajaj KG A Third Leishna Keisam KG C Consolation Gautam Krishna M KG C Results- Hindi First Priyanshi S Rathore KG B Second Gaurav Kumar KG B Third Gargi Sharma KG C Third Vashishth Chauhan KG C Consolation Yash KG A
Donate an Hour is a volunteering platform where people from diverse backgrounds and different walks of society, come together with the aim of giving it back to the society. The NGO has built a self-sustainable ecosystem for the growth of underprivileged. Our students visited their Gurugram campus on 30 November 2023 to ‘donate time to shape lives’. The visit incorporated warm hospitality in an interactive environment. Mr. Divya Prakash, the Co-founder, gave a detailed history of DoaR’s beginnings and development. Interacting with pupils, activities and Q & A sessions improved participants’ comprehension and bolstered the sense of community. Students left with an insight into the generosity and community involvement that are integral to DoaR’s objectives.
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed” Taking on the challenge of tackling environmental degradation, our students have embarked on a mission to make the future greener and cleaner, through our initiative ‘Eco Club’. This student-driven program is a commitment to establishing a balance between man and the environment. Collaborating with numerous organizations throughout the country, our students are actively working to raise awareness about environmental problems, and to give back to nature through planting trees and using eco-friendly methods to contribute to the restoration of the environment.On 23 November 2023, the students visited the Canadian High Commission to mark the Climate Conference COP28 which is going to be held in Dubai, by listening to the stories of twenty-eight young entrepreneurs and environmental activists who have taken various initiatives to tackle climate change and have inspired many in doing so. The innovative ideas and vision of these twenty eight change makers have been encapsulated into a book which was released on the occasion.The students had the privilege of interacting with the High Commissioner of Canada to India, Cameron Mackay, and the climate activists, and were inspired by their insights and experiences, while collecting some empowering words of inspiration. These climate activists are a shining example of how young minds can make an impact on society. Eco Club spreads awareness on the growing problem of environmental degradation and is a beautiful initiative through which young Tagoreans can give back to nature.
Our students’ deep concern for those in need of a helping hand is best seen in all the social outreach projects which are being run by them. Project आlok is the newest effort from their side and is a collaboration between our Flawless Flaws campaigners and the Atijeevan Foundation. Its purpose is to educate acid attack survivors through weekly meetings and English modules and to help them prepare for job interviews. The launch on 14 October 2023 was graced by Ms. Pragya Prasun, the founder of Atijeevan (herself an acid attack survivor) and her team. Their stories were both inspiring and motivational. Ms Tehmina, a social worker from Pakistan who works to support gender violence survivors by providing them with psycho-social support, spoke of the importance of such projects. In addition, the event was attended by Ms Aditi Sood, a social media influencer and the founder of the NGO ‘Tails with Hope’. Ms. Sood shared her unique insights as did Ms. Saburi Chopra, an ex-student who also spoke about her journey with the campaign. The event was hosted by Jesnoor Kaur and Parthivi Bhatia of Flawless Flaws were the hosts and kept the atmosphere warm and informal with the interactive activities for the survivors. It was an exciting new beginning for an exciting and deeply satisfying venture which will undoubtedly be a great support for the indomitable acid attack survivors.
Pride Circle and the Keshav Suri Foundation recently hosted an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Queering The Pitch’ at The Lalit on November 20, 2023. Members of the Breaking Barriers campaign were the only school students invited to partake in the session. This international session featured distinguished speakers hailing from France, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. Among the notable panelists were Mr. Krishna Omkar, Founder, Return on Equity; Mr. Fabrice Houdart, ED, Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors; Professor Lee Badget, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts and Mr. Srini Ramaswami, Co-founder, Pride Circle. The interaction dug deep into the concept of the Pink Economy, emphasizing its significance as a segment of the market driven by LGBTQ+ consumers and businesses. The discussion shed light on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs while also discussing strategies to create a more inclusive business environment. It also touched upon the importance of corporate inclusivity initiatives and how businesses can actively promote diversity and inclusion. During the Q&A session, the audience actively participated, seeking advice on promoting inclusivity in their respective spheres. A notable moment came when one of our students inquired about tangible strategies for creating inclusive environments in educational institutes, earning applause from delegates. Mr. Keshav Suri, founder of the Keshav Suri Foundation, lauded the Breaking Barriers initiative by TISVV, acknowledging their decade-long collaboration.
Road safety education is absolutely vital in helping children become aware of traffic lights and road rules and it is never too early to start. The young students of Nursery and KG participated with enthusiasm in the ‘road safety’ activity organized for them in November 2023. They enjoyed colouring the traffic lights and reciting the rhyme ‘red light red light’. They learnt that red light means stop, while yellow means slow down or wait and green light means that the vehicles are allowed to go ahead. It was an excellent introduction to a skill which will help them to stay safe.