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05th The Monthly Newsletter Mussafah, Sector 9, Shabiya, P.B. No: 39972 Abu Dhabi – UAE Issue Interhouse Tournaments Tel: +971 25591777 Volume - VIII [email protected] October - 2019 Editor : Geetha Chandran Total Pages 2 Design - L Liju M lal PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SCHOOL BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN - ABU DHABI 01 02 Gandhi Jayanti at Bhavans 02 Editor’s Note PAGE PAGE PAGE SPORT Geetha Chandran (Editor) Sports forms a crucial part in student life, and it is an art to make it a form of life. The school aims not only to improve the physical abilities but also to instill a sense of good sportsmanship in our students. Eventually, it also helps students realise and believe in the fact that winning isn’t import- ant; participation definitely is. Taking part in sports is important for children as it assists in reducing stress and enhancing energy. It also builds healthy bones and muscles, increases fitness, improves sleep, helps in social- ising better, improves cooperation skills, boosts self-confidence and lowers the risk of obesity. With all these aspects and much more in mind, ‘Pioneer’ feels immensely proud to dedicate this issue to the Department of Physical Education that helps Bhavans Abu Dhabi understand the importance of staying healthy – physically and mentally. ‘Pioneer’ thanks Mr. Haneesh Karthikeyan (HoD-Physical Education) and his highly ener- getic team – Ms. Ajitha, Ms. Shijina and Mr. Anil, for all the support in carrying the content of this issue. SPORT Issue - 05 Volume 08 October 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 01

The Monthly Newsletter Issue - 05 Volume 08 October 2019 Page 02 Interhouse Tournaments On 9th September, the department conducted Inter- house Basketball Tournament for girls. Yagna House won The Interhouse Tournaments for the academic year the first match against Sanskriti, for 8-2 and the second 2019-2020, for the students of Grades 8 to 12, com- match was played between Sathya & Seva, where the menced on 8th September 2019. former won on 2-0. In the final mach, Yagna defeated The House captains of all four Houses skilfully formed Sathya for 6-0. their teams. The Department of Physical Education con- The Interhouse Basketball Tournament for boys was held ducted football matches for boys on 8th September. The on 10th September. In the first match Sathya scored 7 tournament was o cially inaugurated by Mr. Suresh V against Sanskriti and in the second match Seva scored 2 Balakrishnan, Vice Principal, Bhavans Abu Dhabi. The first against Yagna. The finals was between Sathya & Seva, match was played between Seva House and Sanskriti where Sathya won the match for 10-6. House. Sanskriti defeated Seva for 4 -3. In the second match, Yagna defeated Sathya on 1 goal. Yagna House defeated Sanskriti for 2-1 in the final. Seva House won the ‘losers’ final against Sathya (4-1). The Department of Physical Education also conducted Interhouse Chess Tournament on 11th & 12th September. Yagna House was the winner in the first match played against Seva.The Second match was between Sathya & Sanskriti, where the latter defeated the former. In the final match, Yagna won the tournament by defeating San- skriti. The Interhouse Throwball Tournament for girls was con- ducted on 11th & 12th September, with Mr. Sooraj Ram- achandran (Vice Chairman, Bhavans Middle East) as the Guest of Honour. The first match was between Sanskriti and Seva, with the score of 6-15 & 8-15. In the second match Sathya defeated Yagna in the deciding set (15-12, 5-15 & 15-13). In the final match, Seva defeated Sathya for 15-9 in the direct set. Gandhi Jayanti at Bhavans peaceful coexistence expounded by the Mahatma, 150 years ago. Mr. Sooraj Ramachandran appreciated the Janarajani Malalagama involvement of parents in the event. He also recollected the fact that Bhavans was founded with the blessings of Bhavans Abu Dhabi proudly celebrated the 150th birth Gandhiji, and hence people associated with Bhavans all anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the ‘Father of the over the globe naturally demonstrate a lot of humility Nation’ , one of the most prominent freedom fighters of and pacifism. What impressed Mr. Sooraj the most was India, on 3rd October 2019. the fact that even during the hectic days of the Half -yearly Examinations, many teachers and students The two-hour cultural event was held in ‘Ram Manch’ in made time to stage an impressive show in memory of the proud presence of students, parents and faculty the ‘Father of the Nation’. members. The Chief Guest for the occasion Mr. V.T.V. Damodaran (President of Gandhi Sahithya Vedi, Abu Students who won the first, second and the third prizes, Dhabi) and the Guest Speaker Advocate Ayisha Zak- in various interclass competitions conducted in connec- kheer Hussain, made the day more contemplative. The tion with Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations, were felicitated illustrious evening was graced by the presence of Mr. on the occasion. Sooraj Ramachandran (Vice Chairman - Bhavans Middle East), Mrs. Girija Baiju (Principal - Bhavans Abu Dhabi) and Mr. Suresh Balakrishnan (Vice Principal - Bhavans Abu Dhabi). The attraction of the evening included spectacular cultural shows that brought to life the universality of Gandhian ideals and principles. Dance, drama, mime, tableau and bhajans enlivened the air with the lasting memories of Bapuji. In the words of the Chief Guest, Mr. V.T.V. Damodaran, “Mahatma Gandhi was our past, is our present and will be our future.” Ms. Ayisha exhorted her listeners to pursue the path of truth and ahimsa. She also called for the renewal of the spirit of tolerance and Issue - 05 Volume 08 October 2019 Copyright @ Private International English School - Abu Dhabi Page 02