EuroSchool, Airoli - Junior Senate - Newsletter - Cloud 9 - October, 2020

JUNIOR SENATE NEWSLETTER VOLUME 4 OCTOBER, 2020

NEWS N VIEWS Q1. Could you throw some light on your early academic days? Ms. Sudeshna Chatterjee – Director As a student back in the early seventies and eighties, I studied Principal, EuroSchool, Airoli at St. Teresa’s Convent in Kolkata, which is an ICSE school. Later, I had the privilege to study at Loreto Convent and Loreto College in Kolkata. All these institutions were ‘only for girls’ and run by nuns. Q2.What were your favourite subjects and whom do you consider as your mentor? My favourite subject was always English and I loved to read story books. My favourite authors were Enid Blyton, Agatha Christie, A.J.Cronin and Charles Dickens. As you can well imagine, the teacher who impressed me the most was my English teacher, Ms.Konika Das. Q3. Who do you give credit for your success? 3. If I look back on the last thirty years of my career, I can pay tribute to my mother for giving me a good education, and to my mother in law for pushing me to do my Teachers training and start as a teacher, and then go on and on learning till today. In fact, I topped the University of Mumbai for my Bachelors in Education, at that time being a mother of two young children. My family has always been my biggest support and has helped me to persevere in a career that I have loved , being a teacher.

Q4. Who is your role model? My role models are Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha has always fascinated me. Subhash Chandra Bose’s ‘audacity’ in the history of our freedom struggle is a great lesson for me. One of the most profound moments of my life was my visit to the Cellular Jail in Andaman island (Kalapani). So you can say that all the soldiers of the Indian Freedom Struggle are my role models. Q5. What advice would you be giving to our youngsters? My favourite advice to students is ‘There is no short cut to success’. Work hard and smart for reaching your goals. Learn from your failures enough not to repeat them. Integrity of character is your strongest ally in life. Q6. Can you throw some light on your job? The part of my job as a teacher is what I enjoy the most. Being with young students such as yourselves and learning from you is my gift at my workplace. Q7. Do you take your work home? My job is 24/7 because I have a very large family of more than 3500 plus families. So yes, I take my job home every day, Sundays and holidays!

Q7. Do you believe in being strict or liberal? 7. I am very strict with myself, because I think self discipline is very important. But I know that the best way to approach a task or a relationship is not by being strict or liberal. It is by having the right intentions and interest above self at all times. Q8. Any piece of advice to teachers and parents? 8. My advice to teachers is that they should think it their greatest privilege to have entered the noble profession of teaching….their reach in creating humanity is infinite. They must use this precious blessing very well. - As interviewed by Ms. Anusia Bajaj– Junior Senate – EuroSchool, Airoli

Read my thoughts INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ‘E’ is the most commonly More English words begin with used letter in the English the letter ‘S’ than any other language. letter of the alphabet. ‘I am.’ is the shortest The longest English word that complete sentence in the can be spelled without repeating English language. any letters is ‘uncopyrightable’. Do you know what is special about the Due to a printing error, there was a word following sentence? ‘The quick brown in the English dictionary from 1932 to fox jumps over the lazy dog’. This 1940 which didn’t have a meaning. The type of sentence is called a word was ‘Dord’ and it became known as ‘pangram’ as it uses every letter in ‘ghost word’. the English language. ‘Queueing’ is the only word with five The longest word in English has 45 letters: consecutive vowels (five vowels in a ‘pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis’! row). This is a great word to use when It is a type of lung disease caused by inhaling ash. you play hangman! There is no word in the English language that rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple.

READING BOOKS IS A GOOD HABIT – TRY THESE Wonder By R.J. Palacio A modern classic whose central message of “be kinder than necessary” will melt your heart. This book follows August, a boy who looks physically different than other children, as he attends, a regular school for the first time. It shares the pain of bullying, the happiness of friendship, and the joy of acceptance for who you are inside. Because of Winn-Dixie By Kate DiCamillo This book shows how kindness to others can change your life in big ways. A withdrawn and lonely girl, India Opal Buloni is drawn out of her shell by the friendship she finds with the stray dog she names Winn-Dixie. Through empathy she is able to gain friendships, learn about loyalty, and how to find acceptance within herself. Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three rules for a happier life By Carol McCloud It gives suggestions and asks questions to encourage the kids to hone and stretch their skills as “bucket fillers.” It has short chapters and fun illustrations that help to reinforce that showing kindness toward others makes everyone feel good.

Logic Can you fit in all the listed number into the Cris -Cross grid ? 2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 7 Digits 19 394 1046 31752 250038 24 592 1058 93645 8 30 607 2794 300554 41 761 5527 2 57 817 6613 314698 65 903 7591 7 68 488173 83 0 711496 8 976124 3

FUN WITH MATHS 1. Using only addition, how can you add 8 eights to get the number 1000 ? 2. What did the triangle say to the circle ? 3. You are given 3 positive numbers. You can add these numbers and multiply them together. The result you get will be the same. Which are the numbers? 4. How many numbers to do you see? 5. Connect the dots with no more than 4 straight lines without lifting your hand from the paper. FC O LB I BREAKOUT An animal has escaped from PD I GM S the nature reserve and is hiding somewhere in the grid. OA L NI F If you cross out all the letters that appear more than once, the remaining letters will M C T D S H reveal which animal is on the loose. Can you find it out? GE F BO R

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What if time travel was possible? What if you could travel to the past and to the future….How many times have you wished you could jump in a time machine and skip that boring meeting? The secret to time travel isn’t in some exotic form of matter. What you’d need is a spaceship that could travel almost as fast as light. Einstein’s theory of relativity taught us that the faster we move through space, the slower we move in time. This phenomenon is known as time dilation. It’s not likely to happen to you though, because travelling with the speed of light isn’t quite possible with the technologies we have now. The other option is a wormhole but the problem with wormholes is that they are extremely tiny – just a billion-trillion-trillionths of a centimetre across. No human would be able to pass through. Travelling to the past can cause time paradoxes. It means that if you travelled in time and convinced your grandma not to marry, then your dad wouldn’t be born, and neither would you Then who will be the person who convinced your grandmother not to marry? Hence, if time travel was possible It would create a lot of paradoxes.

Finesse with Fingers - International Literacy Day – 8th September International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO .It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries. Literacy is the cornerstone of education as a whole, and it is Without literacy one cannot find, highly unlikely one could find much success without being acquire, or keep a job. For these taught the art of reading and writing. ... reasons, the ability to read and write is the most important aspect of one's education. Traditional definitions of literacy usually refer to the ability to read and write. These are skills that can be developed over time, and they should be practiced regularly. More than just knowing how to read and write basic letters and sentences (although this is a great start). Literacy means that you can understand and communicate what you have read, and that you can express yourself through writing.

In December 2018, I went to Singapore with my Then we went to the Garden by the Bay. family. I still remember the animals from the Night There we saw a variety of plants and Safari, the wonderful view of the Garden by the Bay, flowers. It was like a huge man-made the amazing ‘Wings of Time’ shows, and the amazing garden. We also saw flower domes, rides at the Sentosa Island. cloud forest, super tree groves and observatories. We boarded the flight and reached Singapore. I enjoyed the flight very much. After reaching Singapore, we kept our luggage, had some rest and went to the Jurong Bird Park. Jurong Bird Park had a variety of birds from various parts of the world. We saw different types of flamingoes, eagles, parrots, parakeets, pigeons, penguins and many other birds. We also watched bird shows in which the birds performed amazing tricks at the command of their master. XPLORED – TO TRAVEL IS FUN

After visiting the Garden by the Bay, we had some rest and After visiting S.E.A aquarium, we went for the Night Safari. They made us sit in a mini train and went to the Jurassic Park. There showed us many animals and told us about them. We saw were many sculptures of tigers, lions, elephants, rhinoceros, etc. Their specialty was dinosaurs and different types of that they kept all the animals in the open. rides. There was a water ride in which they told us to sit in their The next day, we went to the S.E.A Aquarium. There we saw machine and then showed us the more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1000 species, across whole Jurassic Park. I enjoyed 50 different habitats. There were different types of fishes, sharks, dolphins, jelly-fishes, stingrays, sea-horses and many the rides very much. other sea animals. It was really like an ocean in front of us. Then we went to see the Wings of Time show. During the show, they spray water and put the light in such a way that we can see several different 3D shapes and figures. It was an amazing show. The third day we went to the Adventure Cove Waterpark. It is a huge aquatic amusement park with an aquarium, water slides, a wave pool, tubing, snorkeling and much more. I enjoyed playing at the waterpark very much. This was a memorable experience.

International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on 2nd October 2020 to spread the message of non-violence, through public awareness and education. \"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.“ You know what What is so is celebrated special about on 2nd October? this day? 2nd October is So why are we celebrated as celebrating this International Non-Violence Day day? It is birthday of So, what is so special Mahatma about Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi’s birthday?

He taught us all an But why do we important lesson. Not celebrate it to fight with others or in short Non-Violence internationally? The United Nation has decided to celebrate this internationally so that every country and its people get this message of Non-Violence Now I understood why we celebrate International Non-Violence Day on 2nd October

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE - 29 September Global food waste is a far-reaching problem with tremendous financial, ethical and environmental costs. The causes range from bumpy roads to overly-selective customers, but regardless of cause, we can all pitch in to combat this global issue. On 19th December, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated 29th September as the ‘International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste’, recognizing that the observance of an IDAFLW would contribute significantly to raising awareness of the importance of the problem and its possible solutions at all levels, and to promote global efforts. Food and Agriculture Organisation and UN Environment will collaborate in facilitating the observance of the Day. OH MY GOD!! I AM SORRY WHY ARE YOU MICKEY WASTING SO MUCH FOOD???

DO YOU KNOW THAT ONE SO, WE NEED TO THIRD OF FOOD PRODUCED BE AWARE OF FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS WASTED GLOBALLY i.e. THE IMPORTANCE AROUND 1.3 BILLION TONNES OF THE ISSUE OF PER YEAR, AND MILLIONS OF FOOD LOSS AND PEOPLE SUFFER FROM STARVATION WASTE YES, THAT IS WHY IN 2019, HMM!!!!!! THE 74TH UNITED NATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESIGNATED 29TH SEPTEMBER AS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF FOOD LOSS AND WASTE.

FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD So!!!! PRODUCTION, WE SHOULD BE PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION SO THAT WE CAN ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION THROUGH POLITICAL WILL AND SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE SO ULTIMATELY IT WILL WOW !!! CONTRIBUTE TO THE THAT’S FIGHT FOR ZERO REALLY GOOD HUNGER ASCWELL AS TO KNOW. CLIMATE CHANGE

APPLE OF THE EYE – ACHIEVER Master Shlok Banerjee Grade 5A, Euroschool, Airoli Shlok, our very own Head-Boy, is a budding Mathematician, and Mathology is his religion. He has secured a perfect score in everything he has participated in last year. He is a voracious reader and enjoys reading books above his age group. Shlok loves playing Table Tennis. He is also an emerging pianist and has achieved a distinction for Piano Trinity. I had an amazing opportunity to have a word with Shlok and here is what he has to say….. 1. How and what made you incline towards Mathematics? Head-Boy - Junior Senate – EuroSchool, Airoli When I was very young, I was given exposure to many different things, including sports. At a point, my family thought I may have a great future in Olympics. But it turned out that I am a couch potato and only loved to do Mathematics! It is the only thing that makes logical sense to me. 2. Which is your favourite book and why? My favourite book list is ever changing. When I read Dan Brown, Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons was my favourite. Now, topping the list is ‘Hunger Games’ in adventure and ‘One Piece’, a bestselling Japanese comic manga. 3. How old were you when you started learning piano and what is your routine practice duration? I started playing Piano when I was 4 and I practice for 30 minutes every day.

4. Besides reading, what are your hobbies? My hobbies start and end with books. I am also very choosy. I outgrew French publication Asterix very soon, but I found Japanese Comic series ‘One Piece’ very enticing. 5. Who inspires you and is your role model? In reality, Albert Einstein. I also get inspired by the determination of the character of M.D Luffy sketched by Eiichiro Oda. 6. How do you manage your time with so many things going on? I am extremely pampered here. I have two mothers managing my schedule. All I do is obey and trust them. 7. What will you advise our friends who are scared or have a phobia of Mathematics? A lot depends on how we are wired and what kind of Gurus we get in our lives. Someone who has a phobia towards Mathematics may discover themselves in sports or arts or language or some other field. But I wish the education system could provide basic, intermediate and advanced mathematics in every grade and make it more fascinating for all. Thank you Shlok for giving us your valuable time and we wish you good luck for future. – As interviewed by Mst. Harill Thakker – Junior Senate – EuroSchool, Airoli

REFRESH AND REJUVENATE NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK National Nutrition Week is observed every year from 1st September to 7th September to make people aware about the importance of nutrition for the Human Body and well-being of health. National Nutrition week was organized by Food and Nutrition Board within Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in the year 1982. Every year National Nutrition Week is marked with a theme, and the theme for 2020 was “Eat Right, Bite by Bite”. As a healthy mind resides in a healthy body, it is necessary that our daily diet should include all-important nutrients like Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals in right proportion. Good nutrition helps to manage healthy weight, maintains the immune system and provides energy. It prevents malnutrition and onset of diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, cancer & stroke to name a few. “Exercise is King. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a Kingdom” – Jack LaLanne. As rightly quoted by fitness and nutrition guru, Jack Lalanne, daily exercise too is very important for a healthy body, mind and soul. We are all managing additional stress due to the current pandemic situation, and the best way to reduce this stress is to do physical activity/exercise and Yoga. Here are some indoor Physical activities/exercise and Yoga tips: 1. Dance to your favourite music 2. Play Jump rope with your siblings/parents 3. Walk while you Talk with your grand-parents

MOVING AHEAD - Advanced modes of Transportation Small Group Transport Personal Transport Mass Transport Our own personal Driverless High Speed Hyperloop Trains Jet Packs Automated Cars • It will make air Capable of driving with little Capable of travelling at speeds transport easier. or no human input, allowing over 1200 km/hr. travelers to have a lot of Will make commuting and • It can help avoid free time behind the wheel. distribution of goods a lot traffic . Use a lot of advanced tech easier and faster. like radar, lidar and GPS to Will also reduce the usage of • it can open up new perceive and judge its cars, making roads emptier possibilities for people surroundings. and therefore will also reduce who like to show Will reduce traffic as they pollution. stunts . can communicate with each Will also make travelling other. This will in turn also between cities a lot easier. • A new sport of jetpack reduce pollution due to It does not use a lot of energy racing can appear . vehicular emissions.

Libra is a sign of harmony and relationship and Sept 23-Oct 22 strives for balance between polarities. Librans are known for their good taste, elegance and charm. Element : Air Their natural mode of living is in partnership with Colours: Rose, others. They are concerned with issues of social Sky Blue, Brown justice, and are natural diplomats. They may also Lucky Stones: struggle in making firm decisions. Coral,Diamond, Sapphire,Jade Characteristics: Balance, Harmony, Elegance

AN AMAZING LOCKDOWN BIRTHDAY Last week I attended a surprisingly super-cool birthday party. Considering that the pandemic doesn’t allow us to have crowded birthday parties this idea turned out into an epic bash. You won’t believe when I tell you, this party had a ‘Science Fun Theme’ and was organized virtually on Zoom. We received an e-invite along with a courier delivery of a science experiment kit. There was enough material for 6 experiments, which were conducted by a professional host over 2 hours of fun & learning. All the kids were squealing with glee when each experiment played out. The birthday boy cut a home - baked cake, while we all sang the birthday song at our own houses while connecting on our screens. Though we missed running around, playing the usual games during this theme party made us experience how birthdays can also be celebrated online.

LOGIC ANSWERS Fun with Math Ans : 1. 888+88+8+8+8 Ans : Logic - Figure work 2. You are pointless. 3. 1,2 & 3 4. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Breakout Ans : PANTHER

TAB STUDENT NAME – SENATE POST - GRADE IM AWARE – UN THEME DAY CHETAN NAITA APPLE OF OUR EYE – INTERVIEW STUDENT’S AFFAIRS PREFECT – 4B HARILL THAKKER READ MY THOUGHTS – GOOD READS SPORTS VICE CAPTAIN - BOYS – 4F MUSKAAN BENIWAL NEWS & VIEWS – INTERVIEW SAFETY MARSHALL – 5H ANUSIA BAJAJ FINESSE WITH FINGERS - INT’L LITERACY DAY SAFETY MARSHALL – 5B PRATHANA SHETTY MOVING AHEAD – ADVANDCED MODES OF CULTURAL PREFECT (GIRLS) – 5E TRANSPORT SHASHWAT SAIKRISHNAN WHAT IF - TIME TRAVEL LITERARY PREFECT – 5E ANANYA HEBBAR X-PLORED – SINGAPORE STUDENT’S AFFAIRS PREFECT– 4F TRYAMBAK BHOJANE REFRESH & REJUVENATE – NATIONAL CULTURAL PREFECT (BOYS) – 5G NUTRITION WEEK RUHI MORE SPORTS VICE CAPTAIN (GIRLS) – 4B LOGIC- RIDDLES ARVIND SHRIDHARAN IM SPECIAL - BIRTHDAY ENVIRONMENT PREFECT – 5F SARA NANKANI STUDENT’S AFFAIRS PREFECT – 5G

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