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SMT. RAJESHWARI PAUL KALA UTSAV Creativity is magic’ and leaving everyone spellboun d was the flow of creative spirit which captivated one and all at the Smt. Rajeshwari Paul Kala Utsav organised at Apeejay School Panchsheel Park on July 8, 2022. Commemorating the 98th Birth Anniversary of Smt. Rajeshwari Paul ji, the event saw an exuberant display of artistic splendour. Mrs. A nita Paul, Education Officer, Apeejay Education graced the occasion as a special guest who took the guard of honor presented by NCC cadets. She inaugurated the art exhibition by cutting the ribbon along with esteemed PTA members, School Principal: Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria, School Vice Principal: Mrs. Shalini Agarwal and faculty members of the school. The myriad paintings and artwork showcased and reflected the innate creative talent of the young budding artists. The pre-primary and primary wing of the school celebrated the 98th birth anniversary with great enthusiasm. Tiny tots adorned birthday caps, cut cake, made birthday cards and organized art and craft activities as a special gesture to celebrate the birthday of a noble soul. A soul-stirring poem Madhur Smritiyaan on Smt. Rajeshwari Paul Ji`s persona was well represented in a video. The rhythmic dance of Bengal added color and vibrancy to this grand event. Mrs. Anita Paul, Education Officer, expressed her elation at being part of this great event and was overwhelmed by the extraordinary creative talent of young students. Recalling her interaction with Smt. Rajeshwari Paul ji, emphasized her qualities of humility and humanness, her love for art and creativity and exhorted the students to recognize the innate goodness in them. Live portrait of Smt. Rajeshwari Paul ji was made by a student of Class XI. Various other artforms were also created live by the students like Mandala, Madhubani ,Warli etc. were much appreciated by the parents. Principal Sir read the heartfelt message of our respected President Madam: Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia written in memory of her dear mother. The event concluded with a vote of thanks. The school song and the national anthem were sung with great fervor.

EVENTS ORENTATIO N PROGRAMME Direction is a must in t he journey to success.’ In order to give comprehensive view and understanding of the curriculum followed in Senior School across classes 9 to 12 ,an Orientation for parents and students was held at Apeejay School , Panchsheel Park on 23 July ,2022. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp to invoke the Almighty’s blessings. Parents were addressed by showing a comprehensive Power Point Presentation. The Principal , Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria addressed the parents and reiterated that the foundation of a good parent teacher relationship is frequent and open communication, mutual respect and a clear understanding of what is best for an individual child who is unique. He elucidated the vision and ideals followed by Apeejay School including man making, providing progressive education and a platform which offers confluence of traditions and modernistic education .He stressed on competency based learning and ideals constituted by our venerable Chairman Dr. Stya Paul ji ,who laid the foundation of value based holistic education ; followed by President ma'am Ms. Sushma Paul Berlia who has taken the school to higher glory with her visionary approach and charismatic insight . With great pride sir announced the phenomenal result of the school in the recently declared Secondary and Senior Secondary Examination. The Vice Principal Ms Shalini Agarwal congratulated the parents and students on the outstanding result especially keeping in view the various challenges faced by the current batch due to online learning. She emphasized the indomitable Apeejay spirit that enables all students to excel according to the school motto ‘Soaring high is my nature’. ,Ms. Agarwal apprised the parents of the curriculum followed in classes 9 to 12,Subjects offered in class 11 and the criteria of internal assessment as per latest CBSE rules. She also educated the parents about the schedule of various Periodic Tests and the plethora of activities available for holistic learning including- NCC ,Interact Club ,numerous Olympiads ,collaboration with Hayden and Reynott for studies abroad and the platform for career counselling offered by the school for students ‘ benefit. The Academy Coordinator Ms. Jyotsna Madan in her address , gave an overview of the online platform - MOODLE-provided by school to update parents of the latest notifications. She also focused on the decorum required by students in school and highlighted the importance of discipline by sharing Do's and Don’ts . Further the class teachers of classes 9 to 12 were introduced to parents and students. The Orientation culminated with Valedra providing awareness of opportunities in school like Pratham , CUET preparation, Vidya Mandir classes & Study Abroad Programme followed by the Vote of Thanks.

PROJECT KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS “Our flag does not fly because the wind blows it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who sacrificed his life protecting it’’. To commemorate this patriotic fervour that reside s in the heart of all soldiers, the Interact Club of Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park organized PROJECT KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS on 26th July, 2022. The solemn event marked the completion of 23 golden years of victory attained in the Kargil war. The event reached its pinnacle due to the presence of the Chief Guest Major General Sanjay Soi (Retd.), a veteran of the Military Service with an experience of over 36 years. He shared his indelible experiences at the Border area and provided a detailed insight into the Kargil War. He infused life into his words and made the young minds passionately overflow with queries pertaining to the Indian army. To portray the struggle and pay homage to the valiant hearts of our country, a soul-stirring Nukkad Natak was performed by the interactors. This was followed by an interactive session, which turned out to be the most vibrant one, with questions pouring in from all corners about Kargil War and the role of the Indian Army. Major General touched the hearts of all students by making the students sing in unison ‘Kadam Kadam Bareya Ja’. To assess the students’ verve for patriotism, a poster making competition was organized by the club for classes 6th to 8th, where the students with their artistic skill won the heart of the chief guest. The immaculate dance performance by the interactors escalated the patriotic spirit of the audience and transcended them to a higher realm. The event finally reached its culmination with the auditorium reverberating with the national anthem. The event gained such a grandeur only because of the indomitable spirit of the interactors who went the extra mile to organize it. It turned out to be a great success and was the perfect stepping stone for all future endeavours that the club would embark on.

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS!!! Congratulations to all the students of classes 10 and 12 for the outstanding results. We at Apeejay School Panchsheel Park feel exceptionally proud of your achievements and wish you the very best for all your future endeavo urs. Our sincere gratitude to all our teachers and the parents for their constant guidance and unwavering support, which has been a trustworthy source of inspiration for the students.

CRUX MUN 2022 Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, organized the fifth edition of the most awaited CRUXMUN 2022 on 29th and 30th July 2022. An exhilarating academic simulation of the United Nations complete with agendas, country delegates and committee s, CRUX MUN, provided a superlative platform to young minds to analyse, debate, reflect and deliberate over certain pressing and daunting global issues and concerns. Around 250 delegates from over thirty schools enthusiastically participated in this unique conference to hone their critical thinking skills and leadership abilities. The conference began with a vibrant inauguration ceremony. Mr. Manjeev Singh Puri, a former Indian Ambassador graced the event with his presence as the Chief Guest of the day. The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, School Principal Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria, Vice Principal Mrs. Shalini Agrawal and the Secretariat members. This was followed by a graceful dance by the school students to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and new beginnings. Chef de Cabinet, Mrs. Shalini Agrawal welcomed the guests and the delegates from different schools and reaffirmed her faith in the power of the youth to find solutions for pressing global challenges. Principal Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria said that CRUX MUN would provide a unique opportunity to young learners to step into the shoes of the delegates of the assigned country and enhance their problem- solving skills. In his stimulating speech, the chief guest, Mr. Manjeev Singh Puri, applauded and congratulated the school for organising the MUN and making the young leaders aware of the ground realities of the global issues. In a very interactive session, he gave a deep insight into the role played by United Nations in combating global challenges. Pranav Gaikwad, the Secretary-General introduced the Secretariat and declared the conference open. This was followed by an amazing spectacle of tireless enthusiasm of delegates who were placed in different committees and assigned countries to represent. They conducted research and formulated positions that they discussed and debated with their fellow delegates in the committee. The second day saw delega tes negotiating peace, finding effective solutions to solve problems and encouraging cooperation amongst hostile countries. They enunciated their opinions and solutions regarding the current social, economic and political affairs in the world and spent hours building consensus and combining the drafts into a single resolution through constructive debates and exchange of ideas. In the closing ceremony, the esteemed Principal and Vice-Principal thanked all delegates for being a part of the conference. Indraprastha School, Dwarka , received the coveted Best Delegation Trophy. The Secretary-General formally declared the Conference closed until next year.

7TH NATIONAL LEVEL SANSKRIT OLYMPIAD Sanskrit, popularly known as the mother of all languages, dates back to the Ved ic Age. It has given life to many modern languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and even foreign languages. It has given life to many modern languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and even foreign languages. The 7th National Level Sanskrit Olympiad was held with the chief objective of promoting, applying and making students comprehend the nuances of the ancient language. This year 38 students from Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park participated and brought prestigious laurels to their institution. On 5th July 2022, the following students were felicitated for their stupendous performance at the test- 1. Aviral Shukla of 8C was conferred the most coveted 2nd position at the National Level. 2. Abhas Sahu of 7C was conferred the 1st position at the State level. 3. Ridhima Jha of 7C was conferred the 2nd position at the State level. 4. Nikhil Kumar of 8C got the Appreciation Medal for participating in the competition. 5. Rishika Jha of 7C got the Appreciation Medal for participating in the competition. Principal, Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria and Vice Principal, Ms. Shalini Agarwal congratulated all the prize winners for their noteworthy achievements and hoped that they would continue to bring such accolades in the future and also motivate other students to tread on the same path STEM EDUCATION AND IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD As part of other exemplary achievements, Faguni Kumar of Class 9 was lauded for attaining the first position in National Level Young Scientist Talent Fair -STEM Education and in International Science Olympiad hosted by Silverzone. She was awarded the laurels in the felicitation Ceremony which is the hallmark of brilliance and a regular feature of the school.

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it”. Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, organised the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony for the sessions 201 9-2020 and 2020-21 to felicitate the students of class XI for their academic and co-curricular excellence and to acknowledge the efforts of the members of the outgoing Student Council. The School Principal, Mr Sandeep Singh Kathuria and Vice Principal, Ms Shalini Agrawal, gave away prizes to the meritorious students who had made their parents and their school proud. The students were awarded for exemplary performance in the field of music, fine arts, dance, public speaking, NCC, sports and for exhibiting good human values. The event witnessed enthusiastic students receiving accolades with smiles on their faces and pride in their eyes. They were overjoyed to be felicitated with trophies and certificates for their numerous achievements The School Principal, Mr Sandeep Singh Kathuria, congratulated all the prize winners and motivated everyone to strive toward excellence. He urged students to be exemplary leaders who would inspire, persuade, and encourage others. He emphasised the importance of imbibing good human values while cultivating an attitude of gratitude. The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. STORYTELLING PROGRAM On 20th July 2022,Korean Cultural Center India, under its 'Indian School Project 'conducted the 'Storytelling Program' at Apeejay School Panchsheel . As we are always intrigued by the country Korea, this was the perfect opportunity to acquire knowledge about the cultural heritage of Korea. Students of 7 and 8 got to watch the play 'Faithful Daughter Sim Cheong'. The story brought out messages of didactic morality. We were reminded of the importance of a family bond, particularly between a daughter and a father. Children were further enchanted with the depictions of village, sea, pirates ,king,father and daughter on the stage. The artists were extremely prompt with their flawless performances. Principal Sir and Vice Principal Ma'am profusely praised every artist and told them how they have swept away everyone in the audience with their mesmerizing performance. They were requested to conduct more such storytelling sessions, where students can learn about Korea. We are grateful to the Korean Cultural Centre in India to have given us the opportunity to our children to witness such a wonderful play. It was indeed a significant measure to promote India-Korea relations.

TRAINING PROGRAMME DIGITALISATION OF SCHOOL LIBRAR IES The training program digitalization of school libraries was organized by Apeejay School Panchsheel Park on 16th July 2022.The programme was chaired by Mr. Garg ,Senior Education Advisor , Mr. Bedi , Education Officer and Mr. Amitava Misra, Director of IT. The Librarian of eight Apeejay Schools participated in the training program of Koha software. Mr. Garg Addressed the librarian and asked them to make library a very happy and happening place and recommend good books to students. The session was conducted by Mr. Vijay from Jivesana Company. He discussed the details about the capabilities and features of Koha. Knowledge imparted was regarding multiple modules including circulation, acquisition, patron and Koha administration etc. Resource person Mr. Vijay conducted a session along with hands on practice by the participants on patron’s management and circulation module including defining rules of circulation for different types of patrons. The discourse was very engaging with exchange of numerous questions and answers throughout the sessions. This workshop was for the skill development of the Librarian for handling the library services and to ensure that routine works efficiently and effectively; and also to ensure that librarians cope up with the modern technologies for better services to the readers. Mr. Bedi Motivated Librarians to make library patron & students accounts with complete details and guided librarians to write one book review every month.

SCHOLAR BADGE CEREMONY The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence -- Confucius Scholar Badge Ceremony of Senior Wing of Apeejay School Panchsheel Park was he ld on 4 and 5 July ,2022. The school is strongly committed to the cause of academic excellence and a pertinent step in this direction is felicitating the meritorious students who have excelled in academics. A multitude of high scorers of classes 6 to 8 (2020-21) and classes 9 and 10 (2020- 21)were awarded scholar badges by the school Principal Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria and Vice Principal Ms. Shalini Agarwal. Principal sir in his address to students highly commended the stupendous achievement of various scholars and motivated them to continue in the pursuit of excellence. LAURELS Abida Ahmad, a French teacher at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi (India) has successfully completed all five modules of the School Innovation Ambassador Training Program for school teachers. The program was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE in collaboration with CBSE & EMRS of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. She has been formally awarded the 'Innovation Ambassador Certificate'.

ACHIEVEMENTS HACKATHON Music is fun! We even listened to music while developing SONG STORE this app. Yet, it is shocking to hear that artists only receive 10-25% of their song revenue. On top of that, on iTunes, artists only get 1 cent per download, meaning 1,500 people would need to download their music for them to be paid minimum wage. This is definitely not workable, so we've created a decentralized music platform, where artists directly engage with listeners. Hardik Agarwal a student of class XII of Apeejay School Panchsheel Park participated in an online hackathon organized by MLH (Majorly Hacking) - Hackerland: an organization which promotes innovation and coding among young innovators. The event was organized on 2nd and 3rd July 2022. His project is named Song Store. This application allows people to listen to their favourite artists while paying them what they deserve. It allows them to buy and sell their songs as NFTs while maintaining digital ownership. Musicians can post their music onto the music marketplace where users can donate to the musicians, buy their latest song for either Ethereum or using stripe (a payment software for paper money), or favourite the song. Once a user favourites a song, it will go onto their favourites page which shows them a preview of the song they have just favourited. If a user buys the song, 100% of the profits are headed over to the artist through either the blockchain (for Ethereum) or stripe payments (for Paper Money). This helps solve the problem because it helps artists pursue their dreams without needing to worry about having a crazy amount of users buy their songs. His hard work was appreciated and was awarded IT SYMPOSIUM - HAYWIRE Keyboard, Grove kit. 2022 Students of Apeejay School Panchsheel Park brought laurels by winning the third prize in the IT symposium - Haywire 2022 organised by the Tech Club of Mount Carmel School Dwarka on 15 July . They were awarded Trophies and Certificates. Following are the members of the winning team ● Varun Mathur - 12B ● Sarthak Sharma - 12C ● Syed Azdan -12A ● Sanket Roy-12A ● Aryan Chaturvedi - 11C ● Kapish Sahni 12C

ACE GOLFER Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park's budding golfer Pritish Singh Karayat is scaling new heights with every victory. He has brought immense joy and pride to the school by winning in the overall league comprising 13 tournaments in the category A & B. He has further been offered sponsorship in Dubai and an opportunity to get trained under renowned coaches. Owing to his promising sportsmanship, he also got the chance to play in one of the best courses in Asia. POSTER MAKING \"There is no better time than now to change the way we live.\" Apeejay School Panchsheel Park feels exhilarated to announce that Saswati Chinmayee of 11c has won the first prize in the national level poster-making competition organised by the Department of Environment, Government of India. It was an initiative taken to promote awareness towards sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. On 1st July 2022, Saswati Chinmayee of 11 B was felicitated at the Thyagraj stadium, NewDelhi.

CHUNAUTI- INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION We feel privileged to share that the students of Apeejay Sch ool, Panchsheel Park have added another feather in the cap by winning accolades in Interschool competitions CHUNAUTI organized by Apeejay School, SAKET, on 28th July & 29th July 2022. Our Heartiest Congratulations to the following winners for bringing laurels to the school. 1. Tanvi Mastal - class-12B – Appreciation Award in the Debate competition. 2. Akshita Niranjan - 7B - 1st position in Art competition. INTER HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION The Inter House Sports Competition is a yearly event at Apeejay School Panchsheel Park. For the children's well- being and to teach them important life lessons, extracurricular activities and sports are conducted in school, for senior and junior students. Result of the senior inter-house boys and girls matches BASKETBALL SENIOR BOYS 1st position goes to Ashoka house 2nd position goes to Vivekanand house BASKETBALL SENIOR GIRLS 1st position goes to Ashoka house 2nd position goes to Tagore house SENIOR BOYS FOOTBALL 1st position goes to Ashoka house 2nd position goes to Tagore house CRICKET SENIOR BOYS 1st position goes to Vivekanand house 2nd position goes to Akbar house Volleyball – Senior Boys 1st position- Ashoka house 2nd position -Akbar house

INTER- HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITION \"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.\" At Apeejay we not only promote a gamut of sporting events but also embrace and nurture the competitive spirit in our children. The month o f July witnessed a wide spectrum of inter-house team sporting competitions played by the students of both junior and senior classes. Students under the aegis of PE teachers have helped to organize the following sporting events. Basketball Tournament for girls Cricket Tournament for boys Every match was a very exciting challenge for Akbar, Ashoka, Tagore and Vivekananda House. The cricket tournament had Vivekananda bagging the first position followed by Akbar as the runners-up. Tagore shined bright by coming first in the Basketball Tournament with Ashoka following a close second. Extracurricular activities and sports teach students many important life lessons, like discipline, commitment, teamwork and many more. It is our responsibility as adults to value sportsmanship and award the courage of students to take action rather than focusing on winning or losing. Sports allow students to be agile and fit that only increases their concentration in academics and the willingness to perform better in any field.

SEMINARS SEMINAR - MUN 'It’s not a resolution, it’s a revolution’ On 10th July 2022, Team Crux of Apeejay School Panchsheel Park organised a seminar for students of classes 9 to 11 to train them abo ut the fundamentals of Model United Nations. For those who are new to Model UN, this workshop will prepare them to succeed at their first MUN conference. In the interactive session under the guidance of Vice Principal Shalini Agarwal, experienced students discussed the advantages of MUN, how various committees operate and its overall functioning. Students were asked to register at the earliest to claim the best portfolio and take up all the advantages offered by Crux. SEMINAR - 'PERSONAL TIME STYLE' On 12th July 2022, Apeejay School Panchsheel Park organized a seminar on 'Personal Time Style'. The seminar was attended by the students of classes IX and X. The school counsellor Mrs. Sunita Roy shared techniques and strategies for finding out the time waster to improve prioritising and planning with students. Thus, this is going to help students to self-actualise and improve their academic performance.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY CLASS 7A AND 7B All round fitness which includes both mental and physical fitness is of paramount importance. With the theme of Fit India, classes 7A and 7B together presented a special assembly. Class teachers Ms. Abida (7A) and Mr. Pranjal (7B) guided the students through the process. The assembly started with the school prayer read by Principal Mr. S.S. Kathuria in the presence of Vice Principal Ms. Shalini Agarwal and Primary Incharge Ms. Shweta Oberoi. Students introduced the importance of the Fit India movement and its major goal. Inspirational quote thought, speech and vocal musical performances were some of the highlights of the assembly. Finally, students ignited the stage with a mesmerizing performance, on the song “Jai Ho”. Principal Sir and Vice Principal ma’am praised everyone for their efforts and motivated them by reiterating the importance of fitness in life. They also encouraged the students to participate in different activities to showcase their talent and ability to overcome stage fright. The event culminated on a positive note with renewed hope and energy.

ACTIVITIES VISION FOR A HAPPY SCHOOL On 2nd July 2022,Ms. Ritu Mehta, Director Apeejay School Panchsheel Park, Mr. Sandeep Kathuria, Principal Apeejay School Panchsheel Park and Ms. Shalini Ag arwal, Vice Principal Apeejay School Panchsheel Park, conducted a workshop to discuss the different approaches a teacher can adopt in a class to make the teaching-learning process an effective one. The teaching profession is said to be the oldest and the most respected all over the world. Therefore to retain the sanctity of the profession, it is important that what goes on within the walls of a classroom, is a true reflection of what teaching is and should be. However certain teachers' behaviour and conduct may directly impact the academic performance of the learners. The purpose of the workshop was to address the question of teachers' conduct and accountability to enhance the excellent academic performance of the students and in doing so meet the challenges of the 21st century. Some of the duties which teachers should perform in line with this expectation includes using a well-developed curriculum, supervision of the emotional needs of every student, continuing teachers' professional development, following the right dressing code and more. \"It is the superior art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge\". REPORT ON KOREAN TAEKWONDO CLASSES With the support of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture, the Republic of Korea, Korean Cultural Centre, India has launched Korean Taekwondo classes for Indian schools. Apeejay School, Panc hsheel Park has started a regular class with 35 students of grade 6th, twice a week. The classes commenced on April 6, 2022, with Taekwondo Instructor Mr Mahesh. Taekwondo for children is an outstanding martial art that teaches self-defence, discipline, and confidence. It is the perfect antidote to bullying, letting your child embrace self-confidence and develop a strong sense of self through martial arts training. This course aims at teaching the fundamentals of Taekwondo to children. The practice sessions at the school will help each child to develop physical fitness and mental resilience.

PRIMARY WING EVENTS CATCHY AND FUN NY ADVERTISEMENT Primary department of Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park conducted a “Catchy and Funny Ad” competition within the school premises, in which students of grades 2 and 3 participated enthusiastically. Students prepared a 'catchy and funny' advertisement and presented it with the help of props. They were judged on the basis of content, props, presentation and voice modulation. Not just that but the winners were also awarded certificates. \"ONE MINUTE OFF-THE-CUFF” “ONE MINUTE OFF-THE-CUFF” competition was held within the school premises on July 13, 2022, in which students of classes 4th and 5th participated. Students were given one random topic to give an impromptu speech. The topics were: Save Water, Environment, Progressive India, Swachh Bharat and Save Natural Resources. Students were judged on the basis of content, co nfidence, presentation, gestures and voice modulation. This speaking skill activity definitely boosted their confidence.

SHOW AND TELL ACTIVITY - GRADE 2 The show and tell activity is a powerful tool for enhancing language and communication skills among children. Students of grade 2 picked random objects like bags, bottles, caps, pencil boxes, etc for this activity. They spoke a few lines to describe it with a lot of confidence, facial expressions, and voice modulation. Have glimpses of the activity. SUMMER PROJECT EXHIBITION (GRADE 2 AND 3) Summer break is the best time of the year for students! By keeping this thought in mind, the students were given interesting research-based project work. They made beautiful wall hangings, sanitiser bottles, book marks, best out of waste, etc. To appreciate their efforts and learning, the primary wing organised an exhibition for Grade 2 and Grade 3 on the day of PTM where parents, facilitators and students were invited. The parents were amazed by the ingenuity and creativity of the little munchkins.

IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL”-COMMUNICATION During the summer break, the students of grades 4 and 5 were given Inquiry-based homework where they conducted interviews and collected information from the internet. The presentation of their research work was held on 16th July 2022. The topic was “It’s a small world after all”-Communication.” Students designed the presentation by using Microsoft PPT and Canva presentation. They used their creativity, info-graphics, videos, pictures, data presentation, flowcharts and graphic organizers. This helped in enhancing their cognitive skills. All students participated with full enthusiasm and effectively used their creativity. \"VAN MAHOTSAV - A FESTIVAL OF TREES\" School assembly on \"Van Mahotsav - A festival of trees\" was conducted by students of grade 5 with the motto to spread the message of the Importance of Tree Plantation and to develop a feeling of sensitivity among students. The assembly helped to bring awareness about the green world around us. A plethora of events flooded the stage, beginning with the school prayer, followed by thought and news of the day, dance and a speech. Principal Sir encouraged the students to take a pledge to save the environment and conserve water. The program culminated by the rendition of the National Anthem.

MONSOON MANIA “The first drops of rain always bring a smile on our faces” ‘Rainy Season’ or ‘Monsoon’, the beautiful season of the year, is a gift of God to mankind. The students of class 2 celebrated Monsoon Mania in the month of July. They showed their favourite seasonal fruit and objects related to the monsoon and also shared their thoughts about it. The children actively participated in the activity and tried to speak maximum lines related to the topic. UMBRELLA MAKING – GRADE 2 Art and Craft activities help in instilling a sense of pride and achievement among students, thereby boosting their self-confidence. To cherish the seasons of Earth and to spread the message of conservation of the environment by using biodegradable material, students of Grade 2 made beautiful Umbrellas with the help of paper plates and paper straws. Catch a glimpse of how they thoroughly enjoyed doing this activity.

BEST OUT OF WASTE - DHOLAK MAKING Catch a glimpse of how the students of the primary wing made Dholak as a ‘Best out of Waste’ activity with the help of disposable drinking glasses and left-over decorative material. The values like preservation, recycling, conservation, reduction, reuse etc are imbibed in the young hearts and minds by demonstrating the noble act of caring for our environment. CLUB SHOWCASE Primary department of Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park organised an orientation for ‘Club Showcase’ within the school premises, for the students of grade 2 to 5 to understand different fields. The list of the clubs is as follows: Robotics club, calligraphy club, abacus and arithmetic.

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FUN IN THE RAIN - BOAT MAKING Catch a glimpse of how the students of grade 2 made colourful paper boats with the help of the teacher’s instructions. They thoroughly enjoyed doing this fun activity. ONE AND MANY IN THE WORLD The aim of this activity was to encourage students to understand the concept of Singular and Plural. The students created an interactive table for singular-plural nouns. In this table, they drew/pasted the pictures of plurals along with their names for the corresponding singular names provided to them. They also drew/pasted a picture of the singular names. The students were motivated to participate in classroom discussions, which helped to enhance their knowledge about the topic. MORE ABOUT PUNCTUATION To know more about the concept, the students prepared flash cards for the punctuation marks using their innovative ideas. They demonstrated the appropriate use of the punctuation marks in the sentences told by the teacher in the class. It was an engaging and TIMEftuhOnemFfi.lleAd CleaTrnIiOngNexp–erieTnEceNfoSr ES Students of class 5 had done an interesting activity to understand the three forms of Tenses. They had used their creativity to present the different verbs in the three form of tenses. It was an enjoyable experience for them.

ऋतुएँ हमारे एपीजय विद्यालय - पंचशील पार्क की कक्षा 2 के अंतर्गत हिंदी विषय मेंविभिन्न ऋतुओ में पहने जाने वाले वस्त्रो से सम्बंधित गतिविधि आयोजित कराई गयी। 1. वसंत ऋतु 2. ग्रीष्म ऋतु 3. शीत ऋतु 4. वर्षा ऋतू के विषय में विद्यार्थियों ने सक्रिय भागीदारी निभाई तथा विद्यार्थियों ने ऋतुओ के विषय में वाक्य और अपनी रूचि को उजागर किया। दोहे छात्रों ने जुलाई के महीने में 'दोहे' पाठ के अध्ययन के पश्चात कबीर दास जी की दोहा लेखन शैली व दोहों में निहित नैतिक मूल्यों का अध्ययन किया। छात्रों ने कला एकीकृ त गतिविधि के अंतर्गत विभिन्न दोहा रचयिताओंद्वारा रचित एक-एक दोहा एक 4 शीट पर लिखा। नारा लेखन छात्रों ने 'सत्य मार्ग पर' कविता के अध्ययन के पश्चात राजा हरिश्चंद्र व गाँधी जी के सत्य पर चलने के निश्चय से प्रेरित होकर 'सत्य' विषय पर ए4 शीट पर एक नारा लिखा। CALENDAR MAKING The students of class II participated in the monthly planner activity- calendar making. They made beautiful and colourful calendars using their creativity. This activity helped them to figure out the dates, days and months of the year 2022 and keep track of each day.

COMPARISON OF NUMBERS Math activity on comparison and ordering was conducted for the students of class 3. They compared the colourful paper strips of different lengths and arranged them in ascending as well as descending order. Comparing numbers is an important part of building a student’s number sense. It helps to know the relationships between numbers. Ordering enables the students to inculcate the value of putting things in the correct places and following rules. The students enjoyed performing the activity. INVITATION CARD As a part of math AIL activity the students of class 4 designed the invitation of their birthdays and wrote their date of birth using stylish Roman numerals. The students got the opportunity to display their creativity in designing their invitation. They enthusiastically participated in the activity and designed bright and colourful invitation cards. ALL ABOUT SEASONS The students of class 2 made pictures depicting the summer and winter seasons. Through their drawings, they could differentiate between the two seasons and their impact on the plants and animals. They comprehended how seasons affect what we do, wear and eat. This activity enhanced their creativity and also aroused interest in the topic.

MAKING POLLUTANT DETECTORS The students of class III designed pollutant detectors with the help of paper plates, ribbon and petroleum jelly. A thin layer of petroleum jelly was spread on the paper plate on one side. The detectors were hung inside and outside the student’s houses for a few days to compare pollution levels. The pollutants were stuck to the detector. The amount of pollutants was more on the detector hung outside the house. The students were able to conclude that the air outside is more polluted than the air inside their house. Everyone enjoyed doing this activity. LIFE OF A BUTTERFLY Students of grade IV used waste material to prepare beautiful models showing the life cycle of a butterfly. They identified the different stages and how gradually the change takes place. It was a great learning experience . PARTS OF SKELETON The students of class 5 made a human skeleton on an A4 size sheet. They recognised the parts of the skeleton and identified the different kinds of movable joints. This activity helped them to explain why particular joints are found in certain areas of the body. They were also able to relate to how our body allows us to do various kinds of movements. The children were totally engrossed in the activity and took a keen interest in understanding how our body works.

COLLAGE MAKING - THE GREAT INDIAN DESERT An art integrated learning activity was conducted for the students of Class IV. The students prepared a collage with cut-outs of life in a desert on an A-4 size sheet. They also located the desert on the map of India. It was a great learning experience for the students and they thoroughly enjoyed it. GREENLAND - THE COLD REGION The students were asked to gather information about the life of people in Greenland. They located Greenland, its neighbouring countries and the water bodies around it on a world political map. They make a replica of the house in which Eskimos live in during winters. They have made it by using things available at home such as modelling clay / thermocol / newspaper / disposable glasses etc.

PRE-PRIMARY EVENTS DOCTOR’S DAY WRITE-UP \"Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.”― Hippocrates National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. This day is dedicated to all medical professionals who work and serve patients round the clock to save lives. At Apeejay school, Panchsheel Park, the Pre-primary department on July 5, 2022 celebrated doctor's day where the children attended an interactive online session about the contribution of healthcare workers and to recognise the efforts of all the doctors and healthcare workers .The children paid a visit to the school’s medical room where they met the medical staff and get to see and learn about various healthcare equipments . The celebration of the day helped the students to know about the contributions of healthcare workers across the world. The celebration was an attempt to emphasize on the value of doctors in our lives and to express our gratitude towards them. Doctors are the real heroes fighting at the forefront to save millions of lives around the globe in the present pandemic situation. Teachers explained the students about importance of health and hygiene and the role played by the Doctor’s in our society.

MONSOON MAGIC- COLLAGE MAKING Collage is an art of cutting and pasting papers and other media onto paper. To enrich student’s experience in pictorial composition through the handling of new materials, we planned a collage making activity for Grade 1 students on the topic ‘Monsoon Magic’. Student’s divergent thinking was challenged when they were presented with an array of flat material. They had to decide what to use and how best to use the material to express their thoughts best for monsoon. We witnessed the astounding imagination in the collages made by our students. They enjoyed the activity a lot because it was a completely new concept for them.

SAPLING ACTIVITY “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” - Nelson Henderson A school is a place which garners a sense of responsibility toward nature and its conservation among students. Since children are the future of tomorrow, educating them about preserving and balancing the environment becomes highly essential. Promoting conservation of the greens and sensitivity towards global issues, Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park has organized a specific \"Sapling Planting\" activity for the Grade 1 student as part of their monsoon Masti week. This activity helped children in developing consciousness of the environmental issues and the world they live in. The students of Grades 1 planted a Sapling along with their class teachers. They got to know about things required to grow and nurture a plant, various parts of the plant, and the importance they hold in our lives. It was a fun-filled day for our little stars, as they got to understand the benefits of a few plants with medicinal values and how they can help us in getting rain because that is important for the environment's well- being. As they say, learning is doing, this activity served as an ideal opportunity for the students to understand their social responsibility towards Mother Earth. Fascinated by the seed sowing process, hands-on experience of planting seeds manually was the outcome obtained from the activity. It formed a personal connection between the students and the environment through a process of experience, reflection and creation. Students were also educated about plants that act as herbs and the medicinal value they contain for our general health and living. The objective behind conducting this activity was to create awareness about our environment’s well-being, and energy conservation and to believe in the power of natural ingredients that do so much good to human beings in more ways than imagined.

RAIN DANCE “Pitter patter showers of rain, pours from the blue sky!' I am all set to splash, sprinkle and play in the cool water With my colourful protective accessories like a raincoat and umbrella! Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park and students of Grade 1 had a Monsoon Day bash with a gala time under the artificial rain showers. The small umbrellas looked so pretty and covered them completely as they stepped out to enjoy the Monsoon. As it is said that dancing in the rain brings out the child in you and Grade 1 was out in the rain then it was an absolute euphoric moment for them as much as for the onlookers. . The rain dance on foot tapping songs brought a lot of happiness and cherubic expressions on their innocent faces. The children thoroughly enjoyed the Rain and Umbrella Dance holding their multicolour umbrellas while some adorning their rain covers and a million-dollar smile! The magic of the children changed the myth of a gloomy monsoon into a stylish rainbow sailing experience! CUCUMBER BOAT The Crunchy, delicious and amazing snack idea for the Monsoon was prepared by students of Grade 1. They made Boat Shaped cucumber Snack perfect for a monsoon party. Students wonderfully prepared a fun snack for the children to relish and inculcate healthy eating habits. The Cucumber Boat activity is definitely on the healthy side of the snack chart and will keep everyone’s tummy happy.

SHOW AND TELL Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park organized Show and Tell Activity to strengthen the verbal skills and to foster public speaking competency of the young minds. The students of Grade 1 participated in this activity which helped them to build their self-confidence and self-esteem. It enabled them to improve their descriptive skills by communicating feelings, thoughts and emotions with words. The students were informed to bring their favourite toy or any object of their choice related to Monsoon. They were excited to share their descriptive narration and waited eagerly for their turn to show and tell. Thus, this event helped children to build their social, emotional and language skills. Charts and posters were prepared by the students and teachers which added beauty to the scenario. It goes without saying that students' involvement in individual activity infuses their originality, self-confidence & self-reliance. The inspiring presentation left no stone unturned to achieve a realistic appraisal of their skills and to discover the power of spoken words. It was an interesting and thrilling experience for the kids to share their feelings with peers which provided a fun and comfortable learning arena for everyone involved. SHOW AND TELL – MEANS OF TRANSPORT Transportation, the movement of goods and persons from one place to another place and the various means by which such movement is accomplished . So our kindergarteners presented a “SHOW and TELL “ activity by using props and they explained about the different means of transport like ,land transport, air transport and water transport. These kind of activities develop confidence and public speaking.

GREEN COLOUR DAY The green colour is for prosperity and harmony. Green colour Day was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in the Pre-Primary wing on July 4’ 2022. All the students came dressed up in different shades of green and brought green colour toys for the show & tell activity which was organised on the same day. MANGO DAY To celebrate and relish the taste of the most favourite fruit mango, nursery students celebrated “Mango day”. The children came dressed up as mango and they brought various eatable and drinks which are prepared with mango. SORTING AND GROUPING ACTIVITY Sorting activity and Grouping activity helps in developing the cognitive skills. Our little pre schoolers enjoyed sorting and grouping of number with the blocks and beads . They arranged them as per the value. They revised numbers from 1 to 3 and colours through this activity.

RHYME RECITATION Rhyme along with meter, help make poem musical in traditional poetry, a regular rhyme aid the memory for recitation and gives predictable pleasure. Our kindergarteners presented lovely rhymes on the means of transport, they recited the poem in a very confident manner .This helps in raising the confidence level. CLOUD IN A JAR Children are the most excited ones to know about each and everything they come across and science experiments is the best way to give them answers. It not only calms their curiosity but also gives them a hands- on learning experience. During the celebration of ‘Monsoon Masti’ students of grade 1 performed a science experiment where they came to know about how the clouds are formed and how we get the rain through the experiment ‘Cloud in a Jar’. SCIENCE EXPERIMENT DAY An experiment is one of the latest additions for our growing students. Blowing a balloon with a chemical reaction was a fun activity for them. Our Pre- Schoolers observed the reaction of vinegar and baking soda when mixed together in a bottle. Due to carbon dioxide gas, the balloon got infatuated. This experiment inspired their curiosity. Patron : Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria (Principal) Technical support : Ms. Mukta Amba Teacher Editors : Ms. Manjusha Das (Senior) Ms. Palvinder Kaur (Primary) Ms. Bhavna Sangar (Pre-Primary)