EuroSchool, Airoli - e-Newsletter - CLOUD 9 - APRIL, 2021

JUNIOR SENATE NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1 APRIL, 2020

Dr. Henna Ganjwala has completed her Bachelors in Veterinary Science from Bombay Veterinary College and Masters in Wildlife Medicine from Murdoch University, Australia.She has also done a course in wildlife medicine in South Africa. She specializes in birds, turtles, tortoises, snakes, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and all kinds of Exotic animals. 1.When and how did it all start? Did you always want to become a veterinarian? It all started when I was in grade 4. I always loved animals since childhood. I stayed near a beach and used to play with stray dogs in that area. I started developing trust with these animals. I finally realized what I wanted to do with my life. 2.It is said that ‘Pets help with anxiety and depression’. Can you enlighten us with your views on this. Many scientific studies have shown that having a pet and interacting or playing with animals reduces cortisol levels in our body. Cortisol is a hormone released by our body when we are under stress.Certain dogs are specially trained to help people who have panic or anxiety attacks. 3.What are the different and unique pets you have come across? Which is the most adorable pet for you? I work with many exotic and wild animals. Nowadays, many people are keeping iguanas and snakes as pets & they are very interesting animals. I adore all the animals but love cats and dogs the most. Any animal who needs a home and are given shelter are the best pets according to me.

4.Can you give us a few handy tips of how to take care of pets. Pets are dependent on us throughout their life. The best things we can do for them are: ● Do not go to Dr. Google or ask on facebook or social media for medical advice. Instead, approach a qualified veterinarian. ● Learn how to take care of a pet before you decide to get a pet. It should be a well thought-out decision and not an abrupt one. You need to know what you are doing before you decide to do it. 5.Is a balanced diet important for 6.What special care do pets 7. Any message for our friends who pets ? What are the effects of an need during this pandemic? are afraid of animals or are not animal lovers. improper diet on animals? Pets have been having a very It is fine to not like animals or be A balanced diet is extremely good time during the pandemic afraid of them. Just stay away if you are afraid. If you ever come important for any pet. It is important as pet parents have been at face to face with any animal and are threatened, the best thing to to stick to a nutritionally balanced home and they are getting a do is to walk away. Do not force animals to come close to you if diet in the right quantity for pets. It lot of attention. Also, it is a they are not comfortable.That will lead to aggression and bites. We is generally observed that people misconception that animals can need to respect their space. feed their pets with their own food, transfer the virus to humans.If but such food should not be given to you want to adopt a pet, animals. Pets should not be given adopt it from a shelter. Pay chocolates, sweets, biscuits as it attention if they are suffering affects their health. from any illness.

������ Read My Thoughts ������ Types of poems ❖ What is a Poem? A poem is a piece of writing arranged in short lines. Poems try to express thoughts and feelings with the help of sound and rhythm. A person who writes poems is called a poet. ❖ Types of Poems Acrostic poems An acrostic is a Ode To Potato An ode is a Oh Potato, detailed Can be poem in which From French fries to Potato structured poem Really wonky the first letter of praising an each line spells chips, event or Or really funny You always find a way to individual out a word, So message or the satisfy my lips alphabet. Take some time out Oh Potato! In writing them You’re my Favourite crave, Cause it’s really fun! Once you hit my mouth, I feel brave

A Limerick 12 There was a young girl on a tower A Limerick is a CROSSWORD She looked as fresh as a flower. humorous five-line Her hair was like silk, poem with a rhyme 3 Skin as smooth as milk, scheme AABBA.. But her breath made the strongest knight cower. 4 Evening Haiku ACROSS 5 An ocean voyage As waves break over the bow, 1. A Japanese poem of seventeen syllables evoking images of the the sea welcomes me. natural world. A Haiku is Japanese poem 3. A poem praising someone or something of seventeen syllables 5,7 5. A humorous poem with a rhyme scheme AABBA 6 and 5. Traditionally 7. A sad poem written to express the loss of a person evoking images of the DOWN natural world. 2. A type of poem in which the first letter of each line spells 7 out something 4. A type of poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular rhythm 6. A fourteen lined poem with a fixed rhyme scheme Down:2.Acrostic 4.Freeverse 6.Sonnet ANSWERS Across:1.Haiku 3.Ode 5.Limerick 7.Elegy

Logic Magic grid!! Math is not only for solving numbers. It is also for Logic and mathematics are like sisters. Logic is a dividing sorrows, general theory of inference and reasoning. To solve Math problems we need inferences and reasoning subtracting sadness, adding ability. Mathematics makes our life orderly and happiness and multiplying prevents chaos. Certain qualities that are nurtured by mathematics are power of reasoning, creativity, love and forgiveness abstract thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving Q1. ability and even effective communication skills. Logical thinking skills are important because they can help you reason through important decisions, solve problems, generate creative ideas and set goals all of which are necessary for our development.

Everything in life has logic and can be converted Let’s solve!! into numbers. For Example: Sweets in a sweets shop Q3. are of various geometric shapes like circles, triangles and squares. They can also be stacked and grouped. We can count them in numbers or weigh them as per weight. It is such a wonderful feeling to count stars at night. Q2. Q4. Knowing your tables Answer Key: Q1-3, Q2 - C , Q3 - 51, Q4 - (D) Knowing tables (and their associated division facts) supports mathematical learning and understanding. Memorizing tables makes it far quicker and easier for us to work on math problems. Moving beyond, instead of using fingers to work out answers we can gradually use our knowledge on tables to quickly solve any multiplication questions.

What if Online teaching is conducted with virtual reality in schools? Hello friends, I am sure that all children are missing real classroom and class teachers in pandemic. So, are you all wondering like me if online classes in pandemic can be more interesting and closer to real ? Do you know, many advanced technologies have been adopted in the education sector. Virtual Reality Education Technology is an evolving concept to enhance friendly learning experience . Virtual Reality or VR is the digital simulation of life like classrooms scenarios for training purposes. Students can enter in a 360 degree learning classrooms, experiencing sights and sound. Isn't it exciting? Using Virtual reality [VR] one can go for virtual field trips like museums, science labs, historic sites, can play board games, learn music, study and play sports and study like a real classroom. There are many benefits of online virtual reality. It can transfer effective & efficient information to students. It boost student's memory retention and recall abilities. It eradicates distraction during study. It has potential to bring out student’s creativity by enhancing the power of IMAGINATION. The technology can enhance a quick understanding of complex topics. This is a growing concept and looks appealing particularly in pandemic online schooling.

Finesse with Fingers What is Siblings Day? Siblings Day is celebrated on April 10 every year to mark and strengthen the special bond between siblings. It is the way of celebrating the special bond that happens within families, as brothers and sisters share life together from childhood into adulthood and even into old age. History of Sibling Day ➔ Siblings Day was created by Claudia Evart, a freelance paralegal professional from Manhattan, New York, USA. Evart was inspired to start Siblings Day after she had the tragic experience of losing both her brother and her sister in separate accidents at an early age. The date of Siblings Day is very important to its founder as it marks the birthday of her sister, Lisette. ➔ In an effort to promote the day, Evart began the Siblings Day Foundation as a charitable organization in 1995. Mostly, however, Evart wants the public all over the world to recognize the day and use it to appreciate their own brothers and sisters. The Siblings Day Foundation also offers resources for people who need help with their sibling relationships. ➔ In addition to the United States, Siblings Day is celebrated in many countries, including Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Nigeria, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and many more.

How to Celebrate Siblings Day ? ● Depending on the circumstances, celebrating Siblings Day might be a fun, enjoyable event, or it might come with some bittersweet memories. Either way, it’s an important day to recognize and remember, so put these ideas into practice or come up with other creative ways to acknowledge the day. Spend Time With a Sibling ● One of the most important activities on this day is to acknowledge and appreciate a brother or sister (or both!) Siblings Day can be celebrated by making a phone call to a sibling, sending a card or gift, making a dinner invitation, or simply going for a walk in the park. Reminisce Through Old Photos ● Many people have lots of old photos that they haven’t looked at in quite some time. Whether they were taken on film long ago and are now sitting in a shoebox somewhere, or they have been digitized and are easily accessible online, Siblings Day is a fun day to enjoy the nostalgia of those photos. ● Share them with others in the family who might also have enjoyable memories. Siblings Day might even be the right time to put together a scrapbook to hold photos, memories and stories of beloved brothers and sisters.

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Grade 1&2 students Drawing

X-Plored Last year during Christmas vacation my parents had planned a trip to Dubai. As decided we reached Dubai International Airport on 24th December.The glittering oasis in the Middle East known as Dubai is the largest and most populated city in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the seven emirates that make up the region. Dubai is the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE). Arabic is the main language of Dubai. Other common languages are Hindi, Farsi & Mandarin. Dubai is famous for its tourist attractions. I would like to name a few places which we had visited :- ❖ Burj Khalifa, ❖ Dubai Fountain, ❖ Desert Safari, ❖ Dubai Mall, ❖ Dubai Dolphinarium, ❖ Dubai Frame, ❖ Dhow Cruise, ❖ Miracle Garden, ❖ Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, ❖ Palm Jumeirah, ❖ Ferrari World etc… I was amazed by the discipline, cleanliness & behavior of the people. After visiting Dubai I felt as if I have experienced “Heaven on the Earth.”

UN- Theme HELLO all, I am MR.CREATIVE ECONOMY .The UNITED NATIONS in their 74th general assembly 2019 declared 2021 as the “INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CREATIVE ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.” Earlier kids wanted to become doctors, engineers , bankers but today, people are using their creative ideas to earn their livelihood. My creative industries like web designing, fashion, graphics, photography, filmmaking provides livelihood to millions. I am the EARNING POTENTIAL OR THE INCOME GENERATED of such creative industries. I contribute largely to the global economy and help in sustainable development. Sustainable means meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of the future generation.

The pandemic covid-19 has affected me to a great extent Industries which saw digital transformation survived like online shopping, OTT media. But industries like performing-art and crafts, live shows have suffered. Thankfully under this theme, activities will take place throughout the year to highlight the power of creativity for resilience in this pandemic times and will promote an enabling environment at all levels. Indeed ,“A CREATIVE ECONOMY IS THE FUEL OF MAGNIFICENCE.”

The Apple of Our Eyes @ Euro School Airoli MASTER RUGVED RAGHAV-GRADE 5E EURO SCHOOL,AIROLI Rugved, Apollo House Captain, is a very curious, creative and a talkative boy. He has received a number of medals in exams like Olympiad (SOF), Spell Bee and LogiQuids. Recently he has received a certificate in Gold Category in Eco-achievers Olympiad. Recently he has appeared for Hong Kong International Science Olympiad (HKISO). I had an amazing opportunity to have a word with Rugved and here is what he has to say… 1.Congratulations to you for your academic achievements! What is the secret of your success? Ans: Thank you Hiya. In my success all my Euro School teachers and my parents play a key role . They always guide & support me .I am always ready to do the necessary hard work to achieve my desired goals. 2.Who is your role model and what do you want to become when you grow up? Ans: My role model is Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. I would like to become a Doctor cum Scientist in future to help and improve life of mankind. 3.Which is your favourite book? Ans: My favourite books are “The Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling and “Grandma’s Bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy.

4.What are your other interests? Ans: I have interest in sports like Badminton, Cricket, Football, Chess etc. I also like to take part in social & cultural activities . I love to explore new places & local cuisines. 5. Any message that you would like to give to your friends? Ans: The message I would like to give to my friends is ‘To never give up on your dreams and gracefully accept whatever comes in your way, may it be success or failure. On this, I would like to recite my own poem- “You Can Fly”… You have perfect will You can cross the hill, You can fly over the oceans, And find inspirations, May your flight be short or long, But Always be strong, You may carry memories or stories but, Don’t stop flying, You can fly, But don’t be shy, Just fly! fly! and Fly!! Thank you, Rugved for your valuable time. I would like to wish you all the very best for future! ☺

Refresh and Rejuvenate Lifestyle Modification during the Pandemic • We are faced with a situation we had never seen before • The virus, COVID-19, spreads rapidly. • It causes flu-like symptoms and possibly, loss of life. • The WHO called it a pandemic; brought the world to a standstill. • A year later, we are in the “second wave” of the virus and again, we have gone into a lockdown • Lockdown means we cannot go out, meet friends and family. • Our lifestyle is more sedentary; longer screen hours and complete change of sleeping pattern. We sleep late and wake up even late. • Gyms and swimming pools are not open. Our physical activity has reduced.

SOLUTION! • Instil discipline to improve our lifestyle. We should sleep early so that we can wake up early. • Start our day with meditation, breathing exercises, simple stretches , yoga poses like lunges, planks, squats, jump ropes, Surya Namaskar, etc. • Between classes, relax our eyes and do some stretches. • Drink lots of water. • Keep meals simple and fresh. Eat more fruits and vegetables. • Include more proteins and reduce carbohydrates and fats as we do not need so much energy. • In the evenings, walk in your living room/ passage-ways. • It is also important to connect with friends and family over the phone to check on everyone’s well-being. • Finally, have meals together as a family and talk rather than watching TV/gadgets. This will keep us mentally as well as physically fit in these trying times.

Moving Ahead Artificial Neural Network What is it ? How does it ➢ The neuron is the basic working work ? unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit The artificial neuron information to other nerve receives one or more cells, muscle, or gland cells. inputs and sums them to produce an output ➢ An artificial neuron is a similar to human mathematical function brain. conceived as a model of biological neurons, a neural network designed to resemble functioning of the brain. ➢ The first artificial neuron was invented in 1958 by psychologist Frank Rosenblatt.

TAB STUDENT NAME – SENATE POST - GRADE NEWS & VIEWS – INTERVIEW Harill Thakkar-Head Boy- 5F Laasya Hebsur- Head Girl - 5A READ MY THOUGHTS – ORIGIN AND CONNECTION OF ENGLISH Geet Nakhre- Assistant Head Girl- 4G WITH LANGUAGES Sahaj Sadawarte-Environmental Prefect- 4E Aditi Kathuria-Art Prefect- 5C LOGIC- WORLD MATHEMATICS DAY / MATH TRICKS WHAT IF - ONLINE TEACHING IS CONDUCTED WITH VIRTUAL REALITY IN SCHOOL. FINESSE WITH FINGERS - SIBLINGS DAY X-PLORED - DUBAI Shreeya Chavan-Literary Prefect- 5H IM AWARE – UN THEME DAY Naina Nakra-Cultural Prefect- 5H APPLE OF OUR EYE – INTERVIEW Hiya Thakker-Sports Vice Captain- 4E REFRESH AND REJUVENATE- LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION DURING Anusha Iyer-Sports Captain- 5D THE PANDEMIC MOVING AHEAD – TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEXT DECADE Hridaan Vakharia-Student’s Affairs Prefect- 4E

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