Grandparents have ears that really listen, arms that always hug and hold, love that’s never ending and hearts made out of gold” The love, care and blessings of grandparents for their grandkids are unconditional & uncountable. Their presence around the children gives them strength and courage and their love makes every day special. As a mark of appreciation for the grandparents and witness a day full of love, happiness, endless hugs & snuggles between the grandparents & their grandkids, EuroSchool, Undri organized a virtual Grandparents Day on 25th of September. It was a visual treat to see our super dadu-dadis and nanu-nanis dressed up as children and our children showing maturity and patience while dressing up as their grandparents. The energetic children & their enthusiastic grandparents bonded over these activities and had a wonderful time together. The teachers also had a good time witnessing t5h1 ose precious moments.
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!”-Bhagat Singh 52
When one wants to celebrate the essence of motherhood ,even the nationwide lockdown cannot dampen your determination! The pre-primary teachers at EuroSchool Undri organized a virtual ‘Mother’s Day’ bash to applaud all the Super Moms for always smiling through life’s offerings. The event began with a heartwarming song dedication followed by a puppet story and newspaper dress designing activity. Not to be left behind, our ‘Fit and Fabulous’ fathers too geared up for a morning of exercise ,fun and fitness to celebrate a well deserved ‘Father’s Day’ .The morning was full of hea5l3thy camaraderie, laughter
HINDI DIWAS: 54
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” 55
“ A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart….” 56
\"Reading is one of the best forms of self-education for children and adults.\" The Importance of reading has been highlighted many a times and has always proved to be true in every aspect, one cannot deny that reading will always be the best cure for depression, mental wellbeing and inculcating emotions, like empathy, love and care for others. These are the needs of the hour. EuroSchool, Undri conducted virtual D.E.A.R programme on 18th September at 10 am. Teachers and students logged in various classes to promote this habit. It was a delight to see children reading out extracts from books of all genres. The entire virtual school lived up to the events title as we all ‘Dropped Everything and Read’. 57
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Online Classes: A Teacher’s Perspective With the onset of the global pandemic the unheard name “COVID 19”, has become possibly the most spoken word in this century. Every living being on this planet has come across this word and the agony it carries with it. As a teacher, this word has not only changed the teaching module from the conventional style but also has laid emphasis upon education through technology. Transforming from blackboards, chalks, marker pens to preparing power-points, generating zoom IDs and teaching without physical presence in a classroom, this has indeed been a challenge. We, the teachers of the old and traditional form of teaching have faced this pandemic as never expected. With the Prime Minister announcing the lockdown of the nation, it was a total shift in the teaching methodology which now had to be adopted. One cannot deny the fact that, physically being present in the classroom and teaching has its own merits. Yes, it’s certainly the personal touch which we miss to the core. On the contrary, as children of today as tech savvy, they have adopted to the change and have been able to shift to the new method in a much easier manner. From making the lesson plans, timetables, curriculums, it all had to undergo a change. Teachers who were not very conversant with using power-points, excel sheets now needed to know them overnight. Was it a transformation? Was it a challenge? Or simply was it just continuing with our system of education with a change in the methods of teaching. For me, it was all of these clubbed into one nutshell with an expectation that anyone and everyone like me will be able to accept and fulfil the challenge. A common dilemma which we all have faced, is to keep the students attentive. In the online platform, the students have been mischievous more than the normal school days as technology has its own loop holes. From continuous harping on to keep their laptop screens active to accepting their excuse that the connectivity over the internet has been poor, this young generation has certainly compelled us to take teaching to an all new level. Today, I have comfortably adapted my role as a facilitator. The passion for teaching did not dampen my spirit. In fact, every time I start a virtual class, I remind myself, “Discipline and constant work are the whetstones upon which the dull knife of talent is honed until it becomes sharp enough, hopefully, to cut through even the toughest meat and gristle.” 59 Written by Pooja Ghosh
Will ‘Technology’ EVER make the ‘Teacher’ obsolete? And the Winner is…? By Afreen Shaikh - A Mother, Educator and Facilitator Parent of Omar and Izaan ‘Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.’ (Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, born 1955) Man has constantly been adapting to change. One such change we all have witnessed today is the transition in our lives while accommodating the Covid-19! And here again, most would say, the winner’s title goes to none other than the fast progressing ‘Technology’ that has once again proved its significant role in evolution. Keeping the future in mind; right from climate change to overcoming energy crisis, it seems nearly everything in this world needs to be fixed! As a mother I often feel solace when I imagine that my kids are the ‘Gen-next’ innovators who will create solutions for highly unprecedented problems. Then a question lingers– Are they really equipped to do so? Are they armed to handle problems that we can but only imagine? Technology has definitely been a significant tool in ensuring collaboration, communication and the like but in the educational world it’s the teachers who are helping to achieve the goals. What good would this technology be when not in the hands of these highly adaptive multitasking social beings! The Indian education system has always kept the teacher on a higher pedestal. In the past ‘Gurukuls’ were prevalent where the ‘Shishya’ (student) lived with the ‘Guru’(teacher). Education was highly skill-based. These Gurus would prepare children to face the real world. I would say, nothing much has changed today. Teachers are now faced with the 21st century demands of preparing children with the 21st century skills! With ever upgrading technology it’s only these skills that will remain constant and what will matter the most. Teachers are instrumental in creating these avenues which help our children create, collaborate, communicate, think critically and imagi6n0 e.
With the boom in the Education sector in India, businesses are definitely promoting online-classroom technology. With a vast and theory based challenging curriculum, highly competitive marks and a ranking oriented education system, learning though facilitated by technology is like a vast ocean where both the students and parents are afraid to dive. The responsibility of how best technology can be included during the learning process remains ultimately in the hands of the facilitator- the teacher. With progress in technology, many 61 dynamics have changed. Print media has been taken over by digital media. Kids prefer reading on devices like Kindle. Being exposed to a multitude of digital platforms like smart and virtual classrooms, Vlogs and learning apps students are becoming technologically skillful at a very young age. It is possible that they will grow up only interacting with Artificial Intelligence! Teachers have understood and acknowledged the need to adapt quickly to the change by shifting from traditional forms of learning to collaborative, interactive and project based learning imparting knowledge the way the future needs it. They tirelessly upgrade themselves to provide a seamless digital environment to students to learn, explore, collaborate, tinker, create and share. Charles Darwin has rightly said ‘It is survival of the fittest!’ And here the one survivor in this dilemma is the ‘Guru’ who ultimately wears the crown!
Smile The cost of smile isn’t much, Although many people act as such. We all have our struggling life, But it doesn’t mean we should forget to smile! There are so many troubles in this modern life, But I bet, smile will not cost a dime. Negative people are easy to find, But a positive smile can change your life. Frowning people are everywhere, But a smiling face is gift to share. There’s only one thing we all need once a while, It’s only the sight of a beautiful smile. Ms Surinder Kaur 62
\" माय मराठी \" आपल्या पायाला काटा टोचला की तोडों ू न 'आई ग ' असा उदगार ननघतो . समोर साप नदसला की ' बाप रे ' असे शब्द तोडंो ातून ननघतात .मनातील भावना सहजपणे बाहेर पडतात .त्या मायबोलीतून ! म्हणूनच मातृभाषा ही वोंदनीय आहे. \"भाषा लक्ष शिका ,परी सतत दया लक्ष स्वभाषेकडे \" ही आयाा के वळ घोळण्यासाठी नाही तर ती आचरणात यायला हवी . मराठी भाषा ही समृद्ध अशी भाषा आहे .संोस्कृ त भाषा ही मराठीची जननी होय . \" माझा मऱ्हाटाशि बोलू कवशतके | परी अमृतातंेही पैजेसी जीकीं े | ऐसी अक्षरें िी रशसके | मेळवीन ||\" अशी आपल्या मराठी भाषेची थोरवी संोत ज्ञानेश्वराोंनी वणान के लेली आहे . ' मराठी असे आमुची मायबोली ' असे प्रत्येक मराठी भाषकाने अनभमानाने म्हटले पानहजे .आपल्या घरात बोलली जाणारी भाषा म्हणजे मातृभाषा होय .बालपणापासून आई ,वडील ,आजी ,आजोबा ,शेजारी यांोचे बोलणे आपल्या कानावर पडत असते .आजूबाजूच्या जगाची ओळख मातृभाषेतून आपल्याला होते .मातृभाषा आनण बालपण यांोचे नाते महत्त्वपूणा आहे . महाराष्टर्ात ' मराठी ' या मातृभाषेचा वारसा आपल्याला लाभलेला आहे .ननरननराळे संोत ,लेखक ,कवी , कथाकार ,सानहत्यत्यक ,तत्वज्ञ ,नाटककार ,यांोनी मराठी भाषा समृद्ध के ली .महाराष्टर्ाची राजभाषा म्हणून मराठी ओळखली जाते . ‘ २७ फे ब्रुवारी’ हा शवष्णू वामन शिरवाडकर (कु सुमाग्रज ) याोंचा जन्मनदवस जागशतक मराठी राजभाषा शदन म्हणून सवात्र साजरा के ला जातो . आपली ही भाषा उभ्या, आडव्या ,नतरप्या ,गोलसर अशा रे षांोनी बनलेली आहे .लेखकाच्या डावीकडू न उजवीकडे नतचे लेखन होते .मराठी भाषेचा प्रारों भ डावीकडे होतो .आनण अखेर उजवीकडे होतो . शब्द नलहून झाला की नशरोरे षा देण्याची पद्धत आहे . या भाषेचा नवकास करण्यासाठी व भाषा समृद्ध करण्यासाठी श्रवण,सोंभाषण -भाषण ,वाचन व लेखन ही कौशल्य आत्मसात करणे खूप गरजेचे आहे . आपण मराठी भाषेचा चांोगला सराव के ला पानहजे .नतचे सौदों या आत्मसात के ले पानहजे .या माझ्या मराठी भाषेबद्दल नकती नलनहले तरी कमीच आहे.शेवटी सुरे श भटांोच्या ओळी आपल्याला मराठीचे वैभव स्पष्ट् करून साोंगतात . \" लाभले आम्हांोस भाग्य बोलतो मराठी जाहलो खरे च धन्य ऐकतो मराठी धमा ,पोंथ जात एक जाणतो मराठी Ms Jyoti Thorat एवढ्या जगात माय मानतो मराठ63ी \"
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Academics The backbone of success is hard work, determination planning and perseverance. We must acknowledge the fact that our students have displayed utmost patience during unpredictable times of the pandemic. They remained intensely focussed on the outcome and surpassed all obstacles and have finally reaped an outstanding result. 65
Out of a total of 29 students, 15 of them secured above 90%. Class average stands at a high of 88.3%. Congratulations to all the teachers and parents who have put in their best to mentor, inspire and motivate the students endlessly to achieve such fascinating results. 66
“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”- Carol Burnett BHISMUN Ms.Nafisa Bharmal of EuroSenior D received the second consolation prize at the ‘Global Online Art Competition ‘ organized by the Frasvashi School, Nashik. 67
• The students participated in Fravashi Art Fiesta Competition. Ms.Alayna Ziya from EuroSenior C secured the first position in the ‘Character Carolling’ competition at the ‘Belles Lettres E- Lit Fest’ hosted by EuroSchool, North Campus. • Shiven Lamba of grade 2 participated and bagged 1st position in Gift of Gab Competition in the ELIT festival. 68
Straight from the Heart- Parent’s Creativity 69
Importance of Life Skills Education in Schools By Fatema Kachwala – Parent of Aiman Kachwala. Life is the greatest Teacher and Life skills is the most important subject. Children learn skills from their environment. Parents, family, society and teachers play a crucial role in moulding their behavior. What are life skills? A skill that is necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life. For Eg: Gardening, Home Organizing, Public speaking, Time management , Learning from failure, self defence, Banking, First Aid, How to survive without certain technology, How to handle money, How to negotiate etc. D ifferent life skills serve us in different situations. Empathy helps us understand others and work with them. Effective communication and interpersonal relations are seen as critical skills in any occupation today. Chores are a good example for teaching children. The responsibility of sim ple chores like clearing the table or preparing their bags and uniforms before school can help children imbibe life skills like empathy, self- awareness, problem solving, decision making and effective communication .Nowadays, with busy schedules and protective parenting children do not get as many opportunities to learn life skills. They are spoon fed solutions instead. 70
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Spoken from the core of my heart! Early morning when I woke up and looked outside through my window. Red sun is about to rise, pleasant air is blowing, birds are chirping, roads are empty. Everyone is peeping out through their window with extreme fear. They looked into each other's eyes and as though wanted to say something. I watch our neighbour through the window, an overworked lawyer always found with a burden of work carried on his shoulder, now sitting ideal and watching T.V. Life goes on, and how, but at a completely different rhythm. I repotted the flowers. I tidied up my closet and took out the newspapers we had read and placed them in the recycle bin. I have been enjoying cooking. The virus has reminded us, after all, of the thing we have been denying so passionately: that we are delicate creatures, composed of the most fragile material. That we die—that we are mortal. That we are not separated from the rest of the world by our “humanity,” by any exceptionality, but that the world is instead a kind of great network in which we are enmeshed, connected with other beings by invisible threads of dependence and influence. That without any regard to how far apart the countries we come from are, or what languages we speak, or what colour our skin is, we come down with the same illness, we share the same fears; we die the same death. I also fear that the virus will alert us about another old truth: how much we aren’t equal. While some of us fly off on private planes to homes on islands or in woodland isolation, others will remain in cities, operating power plants and waterworks. Still others will risk their lives working in shops and hospitals. Some will make money off the pandemic while others will lose everything they have. Oooo.... Corona, when you will go away, when we resume our life. Written by: Anupriya Vishwanath Yuvaan's mother 72
The world through my window…… I am standing in my room on the cold wooden floor, looking out my window dazed at how beautiful it is outside. My window is the portal to a new world, where my worries are left behind in my cold and quiet room. As I hear the birds chirping in the distance; it’s like they’re are little children giggling around. I see the sun rising with its rays piercing through the sky. Glossy dew drops, they shine like a diamonds on the spider web in the corner of my stained white window. There are bees buzzing around; butterfly fluttering like a new-born baby blinking innocently. Slowly as the sun goes down, there are these beautiful colours set in the Sky; with Mellow purples, Yellow and Blue. And then as the moon comes up and the cool night breeze comes in and caresses my hair and dances with gown swaying gracefully. The moon is so beautiful, it has a mysterious glow. As I go to bed and close my window I remember the beautiful day. ~ Ritu Sinha Mother of Rudransh 73 Kumar -5B
I am just a bird. The FLIGHT of LIFE Let me fly.. For years I am trapped Inside a cage. Of mind, of heart, Leaving me in rage. I wonder if ever, I will see the sky Or just be living until I die. Each time I see a ray of sun I am filled with hopes, That I can take a run I raise my feet, my chin up high Tears of joy, it’s worth a cry And as I take my first step out I feel a pain, oh I just forgot My wings were cut, The scars still hurt But I look at none The pain they begot. A leap of faith, I take the flight An urge fills me, the space my sight But as I fly, the winds take a fight And here I am, again on plight. I am blown around, I have no path The wind tells me, it’s the natures' wrath. But the fire ignited is not to stop Behold! Nature, I am not to crop I give it all a second chance This time so firm I keep my stance. And as I take the flight again I rejoice in the feeling, it’s all again. Soon the music begins to play And I dance like I dance in the rain I smile, I chirp, I even swirl around I am free, I am me. I have no bound The world my stage, to shine my blaze I Anchor my life, spreading my rays. I come back home, my home my cage I have my nestle, my chapter my page. I give it all. My heart my soul. All I need is a few moments of whole. I am just a bird. Loveleena Shah 74 Let me fly... Mother of Prayaan Shah-2F
The World through my window A bit of sky I can see through my window a bit of summer, bit of rain, bit of rainbow I call this little rectangular image, The world through my window. The colour of the evening becomes golden, the colour of the morning is clean blue but when the cries of my next door is heard, all feels lost, colour loses it's hues. All the feelings are the same - I can witness the world's cheerfulness through my eyes, I can feel it's pain through my window. For every little thing we gain we have to struggle with countless sacrifices, a little smile, a little hope, a little pride weave the fabric of our life. 75
But everyone has to make the journey 76 however tough it is. I cherish all the tiny moments through my mind, I admire every soul through my window. I can see them bowing before God, someone performing her Namaz, someone lighting the candle in the hope of miracle. The paths are different but the belief is the same. I can see my whole country through my window. My window doesn't care about toxic nationalism, My window doesn't discriminate between religion. Regards, Aditi Saha Mother of Ankan Saha(7-B)
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Ms. Sanjavani Mayur Dombe Ms. Neha Sharma Ms. Misbah Zeeshan Ali Shaikh Ms. Shweta Gandhi 78
Ms Sonali Adhau Parent of Savi Adhau Sr. Kg B This artwork is a depiction of the life before Coronavirus, when every morning used to welcome us with bright sunlight filling out lives with hope and positivity. During the pandemic, we all are stuck at home. To be honest, the sunrise is still beautiful, and we are fortunate that lives for some of us are still comfortable, however the rising patient count and unfortunate death count cast a dark cloud to the mornings. I hope this artwork serves as a reminder to the future, which will definitely be bright and happy and hopeful. It always is. 79
Ms. Snehal Shirode 80
81 Reyansh Trasula - EuroSenior D
Sharvari Mahajan Grade 6B Rashi Rathi Grade 6B Naitik Grade 6C Neha Grade 9 82 Kashish Grade 9
Anshika Grade 6C 83
'UNFORGETTABLE …THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE’ Some people come into 84 our lives and quickly go Some people move our souls to dance They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon They stay in our lives for a while, leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same again With Warm Regards, EuroSchool, Undri
The editorial team.. Ms. Amrita Bhatia Ms. Ruma Khatri Ms. Surpreet Kaur Ms. Afreen Shaikh Ms. Pooja Ghosh Ms. Chandrima Ghosh Ms. Deepa Jajani Ms. Preetma Kichloo Ms. Nauzia Baig Ms. Sabahat Shaikh Ms. Nidhi Sharma 85
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