ISA Activity in our School...

Learning is a continuous process and the school is playing a very important role in this process during the formal education of a child. School shapes this learning and this learning becomes a fun if it is done by play way method of teaching. Playing MATHEMBOLA was a project and a step towards learning while enjoying.

The project was accomplished with the students of class VIII in the month of July as a part of one of the British Council activities. The project started with the meeting of Maths teachers although the guidelines and working strategy had already been decided long back when the action plan was submitted.

On 16 July the teachers, Ms Swati, Ms Rubina and Ms Rachna  under the flagship of HOD Maths, Ms Asha Arora asked students to undergo vigorous research and find ISD codes of various countries. Next day the teachers collected the ISD codes and randomly selected 40 countries . Alist of codes and countries were given to all the students and through a questionnaire their learning outcome was assessed.

The fundamental terms used in Mathematics till class VIII were then related with these codes and yet through another questionnaire the students were judged. The knowledge of prime numbers, composite number, square, square root, area of triangle were being revised in a very quick and easy way.

Tickets comprising 64 boxes were prepared by students  and teachers assigned ISD codes . Finally the day arrived which was long awaited by our dear students to play the magical game of MATHEMBOLA. The students played the game by striking off the number spoken by the teacher in terms of either ISD codes or mathematical statements.

The enthusiasm and the excitement soared high when the results were announced and the prizes were distributed by ISA Coordinator, Ms Sonjuhi .The principal, Ms Vipula  Saxena appreciated the efforts put in by the mentors .Over all, the activity was fun yet a great learning experience.

The Power of Positive Thinking...

“Very little is needed to make a happy life. It is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”

This stands true to a large extent. Our lives are made by thoughts and ideas. We become finally what we think. Over the years what we read and hear and hold in our thoughts condition our mind with positive thinking. We become inspired and uplifted citizens.

“Two men looked through the prison bar.

One saw mud, the other stars.”

Do we ever stop to think how successful a failure can be? The most important test of a man’s character is not how he behaves after success but how he sustains his defeat.

The basic necessity of every human being is assuredly to know how to meet trouble when it comes, since much trouble in life is self- manufactured. It is wise to think positively. Life is not always a bed of roses. Troubles do come and in different forms. Positive thinking builds a person in the spirit, conditions him in the mind so that when adverse situations arise he has equipment and resources to handle them constructively. So when a situation looks hopeless thinks positive. When everything looks impossible , refuse to accept defeat. When unexpected damage wrecks our dream, then what? Never dwell on what we have lost because if we do, we will be discouraged and defeated. Always look at what we have left not what we have lost!

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INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY...

Miracles happen to men and women in all walks of life all over the world .In whatever endeavour you choose with cutting edge scientific research of yoga, one can increase health and even cure the body of common ailments. The words of wisdom came from the principal, MsVipula  Saxena ,Meenakshi  Public School, Sec 10 A Gurgaon when the school celebrated the International Day of Yoga.

The school children are practising the art of yoga in their regular schedule to achieve happiness, peace of mind and above all concentrating on the studies.  Days ahead the preparation for the day started under the guidance of the yoga instructor who was guiding and advising for hand and head coordination. The mentor was also very particular about exhaling and inhaling air which forms an integral part of yoga.

On a cool, pleasant morning the celebration started with the address by the principal, stressing on yoga and it’s Karmic Effect. The ISA Coordinator ,Ms Sonjuhi highlighted the fact that Yoga originated in India and one must practise yoga to enjoy the pages of life’s book .Pranayam ,Kapal Bhati,Butterfly aasan ,Tree aasan, Lion aasan  were put together by the students. One after another  the aasans followed and children were happy participating and learning this beautiful art of Indian heritage.

WAYS OF SUCCESS...

1. Think for yourself:-There are probably a lot of people around you who are more than willing to tell you what is not possible for you and very few who can help you to connect with what is possible.You have to think for yourself.

2. Have clear goals in mind:-Put your dreams in writing,so you can remember to think about them everyday.

3. Imagine yourself being,where you want to go:- Live your dream now,as if you have already realized your goals.You can do this in little ways that are symbolic of what you are creating in your mind.As an example,if you want more money,imagine that you are more abundant now and spend a just little more on things.This symbolizes flow.Letting go of money with greater ease also invites more into your life.

4. Notice when oppurtunity knocks:-thinking your way to success includeswatching for results of your new thoughts in oppurtunities to learn more,do more and be more.

5. Keep heading towards your goals:-If your goals are your reason for being,giving up is not an option.Take action and keep going in the direction of your dreams.

About the Author:

The Author is Ms. Shraddha Chawla, TGT Science, Meenakshi Public School.

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Necessity is the Mother of all Invention...

Let us begin and create an idea a state: and yet a true creator is necessity, which is the mother of our invention.

It has been rightly said that necessity is the mother of invention. Most of inventions and discoveries owe their successful operation to necessity. Unless there is want we cannot struggle to attain the goal. The history of human progress in all walks of life is the history of man’s endeavor to reach new goals. When man felt hungry, he started hunting the animals and started growing crops. The need for shelter led man to build huts and houses. The need for quick travel resulted in the invention of the fastest means of transport making the world small. At the time of necessity, the human mind, which is creative and imaginative, think in a very quick manner?

 In this age of science, deadly weapons are being manufactured due to necessity. The fear of the enemy has forced the power-hungry countries to invent such destructive weapons.

The proverbial cow’s necessity of water forced it to find a way to quench its thirst. In the political life it is again necessity which leads us to think of new forms of government –whether or otherwise in pattern.

As new needs arise, fresh methods are devised to meet them. New plans are hatched to find solutions to different problems. Necessity makes us bold, zealous and eager enough to fulfill our needs. Necessity is a blessing in disguise.

What is impossible in the world?

Man can achieve anything he wants provided he puts in hard labour and sincere efforts, where there is a will there is a way. Constant efforts do bear fruit.

Where there is some necessity there is some invention, some research in order to meet that need. All our inventions and discoveries are the direct result of our pressing needs.

What are the needs that necessitate invention?

There is relatively simple three step process to get what we desire. It is:

                  Get a clear understanding what we ultimately wish to accomplish;

                  Compare our existing process, experiences and to the process that is needed to get what we wish to accomplish within the new environment where we get what we wish;

Working patiently, with single mindedness, on removing the differences between the two. 

MEANS OF TRANSPORT...

Collage activity on the topic MODES OF TRANSPORT was organised for the students of classes 3 and 4. It  is an outstanding way of teaching them in a practical manner.Under the guidance of their respective subject teachers ,the pupils pasted different modes of transport on the provided cut outs.The activity proved even more beneficial when they expressed themselves through art in an open way and the activity enhanced their learning skills. Teachers motivated and guided children to express them effectively.

Next was the scrapbook making activity which motivated the primary students to learn how to classify different modes of transport according to place where they are used-sky,sea or land.The students pasted pictures of various kinds of transport used in countries like Australia, UK,Germany and India. The activity improved their ability to segregate and categorise.The children even wrote a few lines about the development of transportation from ancient to modern era. The teachers emphasized the importance of vehicles and reinforced knowledge through the activity.

After the completion of scrapbooks, the students had countrywise group presentation where they analysed different aspects of transport modes. Pupils were able to characterise the transport management process and development of transport in various countries.The children enhanced their communication skills. They equally developed vocabulary and were able to present information logically.

Power point presentation on the theme Importance of Means of Transport was shown in the  audio-visual room to the students .The enthusiastic students participated in an interactive session .They were thrilled to see the development in transport and were trying to comprehend the relation between efficient transport system and high economic growth .

After every activity, a brain storming questionnaire was given and students were evaluated on the depth of understanding . The students’ answers reflected their first hand learning experiences. The students learned about their brothers in different countries.

On the successful completion of the activity, a positive reinforcement was given to the students by the teachers in form of plentiful praises.It sparked their imagination and are more informed children.

About the Author:

The Author is Ms. Farah Awasthi, Primary Co-ordinator, Meenakshi Public School

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Child Labour...

Child Labour refers to the practice of engaging children in economic activities. These children are deprived of primary education and exposed to mental and physical dangers. The curse of child labour has deeply penetrated in Indian society. In the latter part of the 20th century, child labour remains a serious problem in many parts of the world. Many of these children live in underdeveloped countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Their living conditions are crude and their chances for education minimal. The income they bring in is, however, necessary for the survival of their families. In other cases, children are bonded, working to pay off an initial cash advance from the employer with escalating interest which leaves them effectively slaves. In this project , information has been shared on some of the legal and programmatic initiatives undertaken in India over the last decade or so to address the problem of child labour. These programs remain committed to the full eradication of all forms of child labour wherever it might exist in India, beginning with the most exploitative and hazardous forms and have adopted this goal as part of national policy. Both the Indian courts and the National Human Rights Commission have been paying increasing attention to the issue. India has also been participating in the International Program on Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) of the ILO. But the problem remains vast, and finding resources for rehabilitation schemes, given the magnitude of the problem, is a continuing challenge.

The International Labour Organization estimates that 215 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 currently work under conditions that are considered illegal, hazardous, or extremely exploitative. Underage children work at all sorts of jobs around the world, usually because they and their families are extremely poor. Large numbers of children work in commercial agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, mining, and domestic service. Some children work in illicit activities like the drug trade and prostitution or other traumatic activities such as serving as soldiers. Child labour is serious threat to Economic growth. Uneducated children of today cannot contribute much in the economic prosperity of the country. At present the outlook of educated men has been completely changed. They acknowledge the significance of manual labour. Even educated young men of upper class do not hesitate to do all sorts of laborious work. They have felt that there is dignity of labour. They must labour to earn their bread instead of being burdens to others. An ordinary labourer without education is better than an idle educated man because he earns his bread with the sweat of his brow. His work is as sacred as to worship God.

About the Author:

The Author is Ms. Rachna Mehta, TGT Maths, Meenakshi Public School

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