Cloud 9 - NOVEMBER 2021 - the monthly e-Newsletter by Junior Senate - Primary School, EuroSchool, Airoli

JUNIOR SENATE NEWSLETTER VOLUME 6 NOVEMBER, 2021

So this time, we got the opportunity to interview Mr.Anup Prabhakaran,who used to work in Leeds - UK as a Training and Development Manager for a reputed organization. He has teaching experience of more than 6 years. Teaching Principle: Teach with passion, devotion, dedication, and a steel-trap determination so that your students can move to a greater heights that they never imagined. Q1- You are a Principal and teach at an IB school. I can also see that you have studied at many other universities like Yale and Harvard. Can you tell us about your professional achievements and your personal educational journey? Ans. I have been teaching in schools for more than 11-12 years now. I have taught primary school students mostly, and now I am teaching middle school children as well. I believe that for one to grow, you have to learn and keep educating yourself on newer aspects of teaching and academics. Especially when you belong to the Education Industry, one needs to keep learning more and acquire more skills. I myself have undergone courses in Harvard & Yale. At Yale University, I have learnt child psychology and I am still studying more as learning continues. Just as kids can teach us every day, we need to stay abreast on how to help them acquire more knowledge at their time in school. Q2- We children are curious to know about how is schooling in India different from UK or China and what are the things we children can learn from them in those countries? Ans. I think the most important thing I observed was how kids in UK are more independent and travel to school on their own. Learning to be independent is the key to a child’s growth. Curriculum also is a bit different. Even books that are used in UK are different from the ones in India.

Q3- Sir, looking at your diverse teaching background, I would like to ask you, how many languages do you know and how did they help you to connect with students and other people? Ans. To be honest, I don’t know many languages but a little of a few. I definitely know English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, a bit of Gujrati. Amongst international languages, I know a little of Arabic, basics of Chinese, little bit of French and Spanish. Also, because I teach students from different backgrounds, I have acquired a lot of language knowledge by interacting and relating with them. Q4- Sir, could you share an interesting anecdote from your teaching experience that really touched your heart? Ans. One of the stories, I can recall is teaching students in China. I faced the language barrier. The children were very smart but faced difficulties in understanding the medium in which I was teaching. Over a period of time, I understood and learnt their culture to blend in and make my teaching more effective. Q5- Sir, you are closely involved in the development of school curriculum. What according to you are 3 things that are not part of school curriculum but are very important for children to know and learn? Ans. Yes, that’s right. According to me, students interacting with their friends and fellow students during break time is not only fun but also helps them develop social management and communication skills. Also, curriculum should help students manage their emotions through social emotional learning as children need to develop these skills for their future. Q6- I would now request you to give a short message for all the Euro School students. Ans. Learning never stops. It is a continuous journey. As an IB teacher, I always encourage my students to have an enquiry based mind. Spend more time with my family. Go to different places. Explore the nature. Technology should be limited. You should use it to gain knowledge and use it in a good way.

READ MY THOUGHTS TYPES OF WORDS English Literature consists of many latent but interesting types of root words like graphy words, phile words, miso words and mania words. GRAPHY WORDS A graphy word is a form denoting the process or a form of drawing, representing, recording, describing, etc. Graphy comes from the French word ‘Graphian’ which means to write. Examples: • Bibliography – books • Cryptography – codes PHILE WORDS The word 'phile' comes from ancient Greek word, ‘Phileein' meaning to love. Phile denotes a person who loves or has a fondness for a specified thing. Examples: • Acrophile – a lover of mountains • Bibliophile – a lover of books MISO WORDS A miso word is a form meaning “ hate,” with the object of hatred specified by the following element. Examples: • Misanthrope – a hater of mankind • Misologist – one who hates learning or knowledge

MANIA WORDS A mania word is a word that denotes a specified type of mental abnormality or obsession. This root-word comes from Greek word “mania” which means addiction to and excessive obsession with . Examples: L X B C K HP QT Z L NI C • Anthomania – a great lover of flowers CAUT OB I OGR AP HY • Pyromania – the compulsion to start fire K N M B A F Q C L Z K A X N R T MZ I P ME T L B T H O T U G T C O F A Z MF N Q P MA O F K D D N S U R D C H Y G L O H Z O O MA N I A I HC Z S S K T GL ADUF L 1. Biography of a person written by that P D K I J T E R I G Y S J E person A P I MA N I A O MU S L F Answers: 2. Exploration and scientific study of RX DE L I HP OI L E HT 1. Autobiography the ocean and its phenomenon GT P S OE QH US Z K E D 2. Oceanography 3. Art of fine handwriting I MK I Q B I Y L O P N G Z 3. Calligraphy 4. Lover of stars L F AGZ K T BURT RC V 4. Astrophile L O I D K T I H U D C K WS 5. Heliophile 6. Cynophile 5. Lover of sun AS T R OP HI L E DS Z C 7. Misorient 6. Dog lover C L I F Y T NE I R OS I M 8. Semisoft 7. To orient incorrectly S T S A D L Z A R WMO C Q 9. Zoomania 10. Apimania 8. Of medium softness 9. An extreme or excessive devotion to animals 10. An extreme enthusiasm for bees

ROMAN NUMERALS Facts about Ancient Roman Numerals Devised by the ancient Romans, Roman numerals are a number system that helps counting and performing day to day transactions. These numerals are denoted by the alphabets, symbols and follow specific principles and rules during their formation. Roman numerals can be easily noticed around us. They are typically used as hours’ marks on a clock, used as general suffixes to explain a point in a write up.Roman numerals are the number written in the way ancient Romans used to write. Many kings and queens are named after Roman numerals such as Henry VII.Preliminary pages are mainly numbered in lower – case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc).These numbers are used to show the month in dates.There are no zeros in Roman numerals. In clocks with Roman numerals, number 4 is denoted by IIII, instead of the correct symbol IV in order to maintain symmetry.In Baltics and Russia, the days of the week are written as Roman numbers. For example – ‘I’ symbolizes Monday. Why children should learn Roman numbers? We see them in real life like in outlines, book chapter headings, and on clocks, including “Big Ben” in London.It combines math and history, Roman numerals is the first numbering system to use subtractive tallying. So studying Roman numbers automatically take you to Roman history. It Provides a New Representation of Numbers because seeing numbers represented many different ways is a great way to help kids increase their number sense and better understand how numbers work. It Can Reinforce Addition and Subtraction because reading Roman numerals often requires adding or subtracting the values written together. It Can Reinforce the Idea of Place Value. So it's fun to write Roman numbers.

The Roman numeral system uses seven letters as numerals: Move only one matchstick I = 1; V = 5; X = 10; L = 50; C = 100; D = 500; M = 1,000. to make the equation true The numerals can be written as either capital or lowercase letters. A bar over a numeral multiplies its value by 1,000: for example, V̅ = 5,000 and X̅ = 10,000 Remembering I, V, X, L, C, D and M can be tricky, so ask the children to make up a sentence to help such as: “I Value Xylophones Like Cats Devour Milk” “If Vera’s X-ray Looks Clear Don’t Medicate” “I Viewed Xavia Leaping Carelessly Down Mountains”

What if Bees Disappeared?? Bees – including honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees – are very important because they pollinate food crops. Pollination is where insects move pollen from one plant to another, fertilising the plants so that they can produce fruit, vegetables, seeds and so on. If all the bees went extinct, it would destroy the delicate balance of the Earth’s ecosystem and affect global food supplies.There are more than 800 wild bee species within Europe, seven of which are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as critically endangered. A further 46 are endangered, 24 are vulnerable and 101 are near threatened. While it’s unlikely that all bee species will be wiped out anytime soon, losing these threatened species would still have a big impact on pollination around the world, wiping out plant species, some of which we rely on for our food. But the problem goes far beyond bees. In fact, honeybees are responsible for only one third of crop pollination and a very small proportion of the wild plant pollination. There are a diverse range of other insects including butterflies, bumblebees and small flies that do the rest of the work – and it looks like these insects are in trouble too.A recent study suggests that as many as 40% of the world’s insect species are in decline. Insects are facing extinction rates that are eight times higher than vertebrates. In Germany, scientists have recorded losses of up to 75% of the total mass of insects in protected areas.These trends lead scientists to believe that about a third of all insect species – that’s nearly 2m – may be threatened with extinction. And that figure is growing by over 100,000 species every year. Yet hard data on threatened insect species is lacking, with only 8,000 records actually assessed by the IUCN.Here’s a rundown of what scientists believe to be the top causes of declines in insect diversity and abundance. If the bees disappeared then this all would happen!!!!!!

INTERNATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY • International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality . This inequality includes areas such as access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination, violence against women and forced child marriage. • Girls are now appearing to have a great ability to succeed in education in today’s schooling system. The scenario of women is slowly changing in recent years. We can see a slow and steady rise of women in all fields of importance. Women are well educated, they have crossed horizons, and their presence can be felt in male dominated areas. Women have been sent on many space missions. We see women rise as journalists, politicians, doctors, engineers, lawyers, actors and in many other professional spheres. • Indian women are an inspiration and a catalyst for change; they have left their mark of greatness in every imaginable field. Though we have many in list we are showing few achievements of girls in today's era...Sania Mirza ,PT Usha,Saina Nehwal in sports; Sudha Murthy - Indian Author ;Sushma Swaraj –Politician ;Lata Mangeshkar – Singer; Irom Sharmila-The iron lady of Manipur; Kiran Bedi-1st Indian IPS officer; Barkha Dutt- Journalist; Seema Kushwaha- lawyer of Nirbhaya. • Society has now changed its stand and the way it looks at women, Modern day women are independent, takes right decisions boldly, stands up for their rights and walks the path of success. Slowly they are taking on the world very confidently

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An Exhilarating Trip to Remember It was my friend’s birthday on 1st October. He threw a trekking party at ‘Sanjay Gandhi Rashtriya Udyan’. It is a forest area with hills as well as a lake between Thane and Borivali. It is known for its natural beauty and animal trails. We were given instructions to always stick with the group and not to run when going downhill. We had a professional team from the trekking organisation who guided us throughout the trek. When we started going uphill I was really excited as this was my 1st trekking experience but also found it challenging. We came across a water stream as it was monsoon and everybody halted there to wash their hands. It took us thirty minutes to reach the top and the view there was amazing. On one side of the mountain we could see the whole city and on the other side it was green dense forest. We took a fifteen minutes halt to enjoy the nature and birds chirping which was very relaxing. We made sure not to litter in the forest and carried our waste in our bags to dispose once back home. On our way downhill, we found a watch tower and ran straight up to enjoy the view as well as to spot any animals or birds around. We only got to see a crab near the water stream in this trip. It was my first trekking experience and I enjoyed every bit of it. It was the most memorable trip of my life because I could spend time with nature and friends.

UN Theme World Habitat Day I was taken aback when I read about the global survey which was conducted – by the United Nations in 2005 – where estimated number of 100 million people were homeless worldwide. Later in 2015, a total of 1.6 billion people lacked adequate Habitat. World Habitat Day is the UN initiated program that aims at promoting the basic rights to ensure adequate shelter and housing for everyone in a world, which is densely populated, and has been affected by the impact of urbanisation. World Habitat Day is celebrated in several countries such as India, China, Poland, Mexico, Uganda, Angola and the United States. A number of activities are organized across the globe are organized to examine and investigate the problems of rapid urbanization and its impact on the environment and human poverty.A new theme is selected every year for the celebration as decided by the United Nations. This selection is based on the on-going issues with respect to habitat. These themes cater the UN-Habitat’s focal areas, which are as follows: • Secure and healthy living environment for all, especially for children • Adequate and sustainable transport and energy • Establishment of greenery in urban areas, including replanting of trees • Pure and safe drinking water as well as sanitation • Fresh and unpolluted air for breathing • Better waste management by recycling of waste material For year 2021, World Habitat Day was celebrated with the theme ,”Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world.’’ and it was held in the capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, on 4 October.

Apple of Our eyes - Achiever Kahinee Bhattacharya is a model student of 10th standard. She is a generous and cheerful girl, an active person pursuing various hobbies such as reading, singing and dancing. Some of her key accolades are: Senior Senate - Literary Prefect Girls, Champion of World Dance by Geetanjali, Second rank in Hoonar Competition by Rotary, Top finalist in singing by Pulse 21, Distinction in 5th Level Kathak exam. Q - Who is your role model? A – My role models are my parents. My mother is my inspiration. Q - What is your ambition in life and how do you plan to achieve it? A – I aspire to be a doctor. I believe my will power and sincere efforts will help me achieve my goals.

Q - How important is it for any student to have a good balance between academics and extra co-curricular activities? A – I think it is very important to have a balance between the two. We must utilize our leisure time effectively by pursuing extra co-curricular activities to keep us physically fit and mentally sound. Q - Being in tenth, it must be a bit stressful. How do you cope up with it? A – While I participate in various activities, I study throughout the year. Exams never become a big burden. Q - What is your SUCCESS MANTRA as a student? Please share it with our readers? A –I accept everything positively. I believe in self studies and never feel the need of coaching classes and tuitions. Q - Lastly, what is the best thing that you like about our school? A – I just love my school, especially the tag “Euro School: Discover yourself”. We can grab the opportunities our school provides through different programs and can become a sincere citizen.

“Sports Is Friendship ; Sports Is Health; Sports Is Education; Sports Is Life; Sports Brings The World Together.” “ Games And Sports Widen The Mental Horizon Of Players And Make Them True Followers Of The Rule Of Law” Sports are a crucial part of a student's growth and development. Sports help in building muscles, sharp reflexes, to star physically fit and to be prepared mentally for upcoming challenges. Kids’ Athletics is one of the biggest grassroots development programmes in the world of sports. Data from various studies in different countries reveals that almost 70 percent of tweens don’t meet the minimum recommended healthy movement guidelines. India initiated Khelo India School Games is a part of the revamped National Programme for development of sports. Things you should do while playing sports Importance of Sports for Tweens ✔ Acknowledge your opponents Builds Resilience Boosts Self-Esteem ✔ Be respectful to everyone Develops Fundamental Movement Skills ✔ Do be a good sport- win or lose Increases Long-Term Health Increases Physical fitness Things you should not do while playing sports Build Confidence × Don’t show negative emotions Improve Decision making × Don’t distract others × Don’t get over involved Ways to motivate children to play sports ⮚ Let them pick the sport they like ⮚ Let them watch professional players play ⮚ Play with your child ⮚ Praise efforts, not results “It’s not how big you are , It’s how big you play”

Is Edge computing really EDGY? Recently I came across a new and dynamic term “Edge computing” which moves some portion of storage and compute resources out of the central data center and brings it closer to the source of the data itself. Rather than transmitting raw (rough) data to a central data center for processing and analysis, that work is instead performed where the data is actually generated whether that is a retail store, a factory floor, a sprawling utility or across a smart city.Edge computing has emerged as an attainable and important architecture that supports distributed computing to place compute and storage resources closer to ideally in the same physical location as the data source.Let’s take an example of a self-driving car. It will depend on intelligent traffic control signals so that it can run without any accidents. Car and traffic control will need to produce, analyze and exchange data in real time. Now multiply this requirement by huge numbers of autonomous (self-driven) vehicles and the scope of the potential problems becomes clearer. This demands a fast and responsive network. Edge computing can be very helpful in such cases.

Some benefits of edge computing are- Autonomy- Edge computing is useful where connectivity is unreliable or bandwidth is restricted because of the site's environmental characteristics. Examples include oil rigs, ships at sea, remote farms or other remote locations, such as a rainforest or desert. Data sovereignty- Moving huge amounts of data isn't just a technical problem. Data's journey across national and regional boundaries can cause additional problems for data security, so Edge computing helps to protect data within countries or state boundaries as well. Edge security- By implementing computing at the edge, any data crossing the network back to the cloud or data center can be secured through encryption, and the edge deployment itself can be hardened against hackers and other harmful activities -- even when security on IoT devices remains limited. Although edge computing has the potential to provide compelling benefits across a multitude of use cases, the technology is far from foolproof. Beyond the traditional problems of network limitations, there are several key considerations that can affect the adoption of edge computing on a regular basis, such as Limited capability, Connectivity (minimum internet connectivity), Security and data life cycle.

TAB STUDENT NAME – SENATE POST - GRADE NEWS & VIEWS – Interview Laasya Hebsur - Head Girl - 5A READ MY THOUGHTS – Types Of Words Harill Thakker - Head Boy - 5F LOGIC- Roman Numerals Sahaj Sadawarte - Environment Prefect - 4E WHAT IF? - Bees Disappeared !!! Aditi Kathuria - Art Prefect - 5C FINESSE WITH FINGERS - International Girl Child Utkarsh Mohit Jain - Vice Poseidon Captain- 4A Day Dhian Trivedi - Environment Prefect X-PLORED - My Most Memorable Trip Kanak rade - House Captain - Poseidon House IM AWARE – World Habitat Day APPLE OF OUR EYE – Interview Naina Nakra - Cultural Senate - 5H REFRESH AND REJUVENATE- Tweens and Sports Advay Sail- Vice Captain- Apollo House MOVING AHEAD – Is Edge computing really EDGY? Ayaana Bhattacharjee - Student's Affairs Prefect - 5B

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