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ISSUE : CLXXXI / MARCH - APRIL 2021 Shlok of The Month School Updates Thought for the month School Accolades From The Principal's Desk... School Event ISC Section Secondary Section Primary Section Pre-Primary Section FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK... lt vt{ÇMgtu;tT rvt{gtk vt{tvgt ltturJ'stu;tT vt{tvgt attrvt{gtbtT > The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in more ways rm:thctwr\"'gmtbbtqZtu ct{ÍrJt'T ct{ÍrKt rm:t;t& >> than we could have ever imagined, from trying to keep ourselves safe from infection to unprecedented amount of A person who neither rejoices upon achieving something family time to online schooling to working remotely—or not pleasant nor laments upon obtaining something unpleasant, working at all. These sudden, rapid changes in the way we who is self- intelligent, who is unbewildered, and who knows live, coupled with uncertainty, can feel overwhelming for all the science of God, is already situated in transcendence. of us. Remember it will not be this way forever. This is a difficult time, but it is just that — a time. THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH It is very important to practice gratefulness. Even when life seems bleak, there are things we still have for which we should be grateful. It is a time to look for all good things ‘Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me around us. We have a shelter, good food to eat, resources for online studies and all those facilities to stay healthy and safe and I learn.’ amidst this pandemic. –Benjamin Franklin Create and nurture your digital community. Just because we BIRTHDAYS all are practicing social distancing, it doesn’t mean we cannot stay in touch with our family and friends. Thanks to all the Ms. Reema Lobo 2nd March communication technology most of us in the mechanized Ms. Priyanka Baranwal 6th March world have access to, doing video calls, jumping into group Ms. Sujatha Nambiar 7th March chats, and even attending virtual parties and concerts are Ms. Hitisha Mehta 10th March valuable options. Check-in with your friends and reconnect Ms. Saida Mulani 16th March with those you may not have heard from for a while. Keep in Ms. Sulekha Mukherjee 20th March mind that your friends and family are likely suffering from the Mr. Chandrashekhar 20th March same types of anxiety and stress that you are experiencing Mr. Abhishek Upadhyay 28th March right now, so make an emotional effort to contribute Ms. Madhulika Sharma 1st April positively to the conversation. Ms. Mitali Mehta 1st April Being vigilant of our mood in today’s pandemic environment Ms. Neetu Singh 5th April should be a priority to us all. Remaining calm and Ms. Arshi Khan 6th April constructive at times of uncertainty can help us navigate Mr. Tejasvi Singh 10th April through difficulties and find a path toward our more resilient Mr. Chetan Varade 13th April selves. Ms. Neha Pathariya 14th April Ms. Dipty Paleja 17th April “Positive psychology is not about denying difficult emotions. Ms. Samita Paul 20th April It’s about opening to what is happening here and now, and Ms. Shrila Raghu 24th April cultivating and savoring the good in your life,” Ms. Smita Shetty 25th April Dr. Ganapathi Subramaniam 28th April Ms. Seema Saini Ms. Dixita Khokhale 29th April PRINCIPAL

ISC SECTION World Poetry Day The festival of tomorrow. Furthermore, the scope of syllabus, an enriching contemporary world insight was rendered to approaching academic year. poetry has retained its place in the hearts of The programme was meticulously ushered by the ISC Senior the people from all Coordinator, Ms. Sujatha Nambiar who highlighted the around the globe. In various subjects and its options available in the section. With these difficult times of renewed enthusiasm, the students of grade 12 (Science the pandemic, poetry Commerce and Humanities) came forth to share their soothes our minds and experiences and growth under the roof of N. L. Dalmia High enables survival into School. Needless to say, Happy Faces left the zoom meeting better times to come. room! World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural Induction and Introduction (Newly Admitted Grade 11) and linguistic expression and identity. One of the main objectives of the Day is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities. On this occasion, walking us down the memory lane, Prof. Dr. Sridhar Rajeswaran revived oral traditions of poetry recitals. This was an enriching experience for all English teachers and lovers of English Literature! Orientation Programme (Grade 10) NLDHS organized an Orientation Programme for the Thursday, the 29th of April marked the beginning of the new students of grade 10 (2020-2021 batch) and their parents on academic year of the newly admitted students of grade 11. the 24th of April, 2021. This programme propelled the batch Ms. Seema Saini, the CEO and Principal addressed the to get introduced and acquainted to the ISC section of the gathering of students and parents with her compassionate institution. The CEO and Principal, Ms. Seema Saini, took the and visionary approach. Ms. Saini focused on a few gathering on a virtual tour of the school and its accolades. important points to be kept in mind like the norms and rules Ms. Saini also emphasized the ethos of the school and its that the students are expected to follow, the facilities and mission of refining every student to be a responsible citizen of opportunities provided by the ISC section, the examination pattern and various other practical details which the parents should know for their knowledge as well to help in the smooth functioning of the academic year. The ISC Senior Coordinator, Ms. Sujatha Nambiar methodically aligned the introduction of each ISC teacher and subject with an adjective to remember! Ms. Annie Michael, the Vice Principal of the ICSE section was successful in striking a chord with the audience with her candid nature and enterprising talk. The programme was sealed with the eloquent vote of thanks presented by the ISC Supervisor, Dr. Ganapathi Subramaniam Iyer. A fruitful day, indeed!

ISC SECTION We are not living in fear. Whether the ‘Birches’ and the ‘Desert Places’ be ‘Acquainted We are living in Faith. with the Night’; Whether the ‘Mending Walls’ build ‘Fire or Ice’ ‘After Apple Picking’ the ‘Home Burial’ screams that ‘Nothing Gold Can Say’ and the ‘Death of the Hired Man’ is simply ‘Out Out’; All because, ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ is just not the option in life. Treading on the ‘The Road Not Taken’ is what makes the difference! Leena Kadam English Teacher ISC Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done, The Bard’s Birthday Bash! therefore, without laboratories, men of science are soldiers without arms! Here is a glimpse of our grade 12 students practicing the science practicals, gearing up for their ISC Board Examination. Following all the necessary guidelines of the currently prevailing darkness, we are proud to walk the talk. Happy Birthday, Robert Frost! Since two of Frost’s poetry style could be described as ‘Indeed, society finds its life in Literature’! realistic and introspective; the ISC students constructively The ‘English Literary Club’ of N. L. Dalmia High School, made the most of Robert Frost’s birthday (26th March). initiated by the ISC section stands tall to showcase the Students were introduced to the poet’s life and family details, hidden, dormant and often ignored talents of the budding his rustic flair of writing mixed with a philosophical hue. youth. On William Shakespeare’s 457th birthday, also his Undoubtedly, the ISC students are acquainted to this famous 405th death anniversary (23rd April), we the students of N. L. American poet’s pieces of art, however it was fulfilling to Dalmia celebrate the Bard's influence along with budding unfold the messages hidden in a few of Frost’s famous artists and poets! As an activity for the month of April, the poems. This was thoroughly a gratifying experience to Club has created and developed a website that stomachs students. various exciting tabs on it, each focusing to unfold the skills of the students. http://www.thebardofavon.unaux.com/ The Club turned into a thorough success when it witnessed fruitful result of developing the creative writing, reading and cognitive skills of the students. It has motivated them to freely express their ideas, thoughts and opinions through a variety of fun-filled activities.

SECONDARY SECTION \"Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” A plethora of activities are conducted in the secondary section for an all-round development of the students and also to help them grow into well-disciplined adults. Grade IX Extempore The Extempore Competition was conducted for the students of Grade IX on 9/4/2021. Participants from each house enthusiastically participated in the competition. Each participant was given 1 minute 30 seconds to speak on the given topic. The judging criteria was based on Content, Organization of Thoughts, Voice Modulation, Gestures and Facial expressions. It was a delight to listen to students who shared their thoughts impromptu on insightful topics. Grade VIII and IX Logo Making Competition Logo Making Competition was held on 26th March 2021 for the Students of Grade 9 as part of their SUPW Activity. The topic was- 'Covid Vaccination Drive in India' and 'Online Education' which were disclosed at the time of the competition. The competition comprised 6 entries from each House. Participants were given a total of 35 minutes to design the Logo and submit it. All the Participants actively participated and displayed their creative best in designing the Logo.

SECONDARY SECTION Grade VI and VII Handwriting Competition “Handwriting is a spiritual designing even though it appears by means of a material instrument.” - Euclid With the invasion of technology, the beauty of handwritten letters and precise penmanship has unfortunately been lost in the digital shuffle. As Mahatma Gandhi has rightly said, “I saw that bad handwriting should be regarded as a sign of imperfect education\". Owing to the importance of handwriting in today’s world, grade VI and VII conducted the Handwriting Competition online. To develop in children fine motor skill and confidence, Handwriting Competition was held in March. Grade VI, VII and VIII Poetry Writing Competition Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. -Robert Frost An online Poetry Writing Competition was held for grade VII in both English and Hindi which inspired our young poet and poetess to participate with much zest. The theme of the poem was “Colours of Life.” Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words and this was well showcased by the children of grade VII where all the poetries were admirably- written. The young minds are full of avidity and mirth and their elegantly phrased verses made the colors of life vibrant and sprightly. Music Makers Grade IX Music Makers Competition was held on 16th April, 2021 for the students of Grade 9 as part of their SUPW Activity. Participants from each house performed live with a lot of interest playing their best tunes. Each participant was given 2 minutes to perform. The judging criteria was based on Dynamic Playing, Musical Expression, Level of Skill, Rhythm and Creative Inserts. The audience was enthralled with each rendition, and each student in the crowd hoped their house would be victorious.

SECONDARY SECTION Grade IX Captivating Caricatures Captivating Caricatures Competition was held on 23rd April, 2021 for the students of Grade 9 as part of their SUPW Activity. The Competition involved 100% participation only adding to the excitement and fervor. Children made spellbinding Caricatures of Politicians, Super Heroes and Famous Personalities. The judging criteria was based on choice of Character, Detail Study of Medium, Neatness and Creativity. Grade VI- IX Solo Singing Competition Music gives a soul to the Universe, wings to the mind, ight to the imagination and life to everything. -Plato To bring out the singing talents of the students, an online Singing Competition was conducted for Grade VI-IX as an SUPW Activity. The competitors presented a variety of songs and made the whole atmosphere melodious. Music helps in the brain development of a child. It helps children to be more focused. Each singer was enveloped in his own new space and belted out the song he had prepared, giving it his best go. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success. The best three singers were judged and their beaming faces lifted up the spirit of mastering their talent more for future. The budding singers exhibited their enthralling performance with their melodious voice to adjudge. Grade VI Origami competition The students of Grade VI participated in the Origami competition held on 20/4/2021 The students presented origami of birds and animals with mesmerizing backgrounds of nature. This spread awareness about nature and made the students realise the importance of nature for human, animals and birds.

SECONDARY SECTION EUMIND International Collaboration # Virtually No one in today’s time is alien to the term ‘Global Citizen’. This stands veracious, when we talk about education. Education today, is not where the so called ‘Millennial’ grow up to just earn a living as instructed to ‘Gen Z’. We are rather educating the future global citizens who will face a world where walls are abstract. Being a Global Citizen is ‘The only need of the hour’. International collaboration in the field of education has opened a myriad of spectrums for the students to learn from. With schools being shut due to the pandemic, online education has been the rescuer. A lot has changed in the recent times but; the spirit of the educators and students, and with the same zeal as ever N. L. Dalmian’s continued their ‘International Collaboration Program’ # virtually. In the month of March the students of N. L. Dalmia High School collaborated with the students of Jan Van Brabant College of the Netherlands to discuss on the topic-Life during Pandemic. Students shared their experiences about how the pandemic changed the lifestyle, affected the learning experience and how N. L. Dalmia High School advanced, adjusting and excelling itself in these tough times. There was also a discussion on the shift to online classes and India’s role in fighting the pandemic. 55 students of N. L. Dalmia High School attended an International Conference organized by TIO University of the Netherlands. There was an exchange of views on topics ranging from ‘Business Collaboration’ between India and the Netherlands to ‘Virtual Learning- its tools, Pros and cons etc. The meeting ended with a spectacular virtual tour of the Netherlands. N. L. Dalmia strongly values and believes in its ‘EUMIND’ Project. ‘The Europe Meets India Project is in its 7th year, with Ms. Payal Saini, The International Coordinator for EUMIND and N. L. Dalmia. High. School, enthusiastically contributing towards it progress. 50 students of grade 8 and 9 actively participated in the program. The topics of research included social issues prevailing in India. Students conducted online interviews on Zoom, using Google forms. Awareness generating activities were conducted through online debates, Poem recitation competition, Extempore, Declamation etc. The practice was certainly an enriching experience for our students and was judged by an international jury. While 6 of our projects received certificates of excellence, 2 projects made by 10 students bagged the ‘Good practice Award’, a special recognition introduced during these tough times. The Pandemic has drastically affected the world and the field of education. While the classrooms are replaced by a virtual world, every student has displayed their ability to adapt. Every bit of it is a learning experience to be shared with our future generations for eons to come.

PRIMARY SECTION Grade I Grade II Mother’s Day Celebration Story Telling Competition \"Stories create magic and a sense of wonder” The day that recognizes the essence of a mother was celebrated in high spirits and merriment virtually by N. L. Students of Grade II organized a Story Telling Competition for Dalmia High School on 9th of May, 2021. The event the students of Grade II to develop their speaking skill. The commenced with the Principal ma’am, Ms. Seema Saini, students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm for the addressing and welcoming the chief guests of the day, Ms. competition. The young story tellers expressed the moral Cerrie Smith, Assistant Head teacher at Snettisham Primary stories with a variety of props and it was a great learning School, U.K and Ms. Esther Ema Bimpeh, Administrator for experience for the students. This unique skill helps to open Christ Preparatory School, Ghana. Children amazed us by the vivid imagination in the young minds of the students by twinning the dress code with their mother, Mother’s had an building their confidence and by enhancing their speaking amazing time expressing their views and thoughts of being skills. an \"Ideal Mother”. “I AM SHE” contest conducted digitally. Grade III World Poetry Day Grade IV \"Poetry is a rhythmical creation of beauty in words” World Theatre Day Students of Grade III celebrated 'World Poetry Day' to The students of Grade IV celebrated World Theatre Day on appreciate one of humanity's greatest methods of artistic 27th March 2021 to generate awareness about the expression. To mark this day, the students participated with a importance of theatre art. Students also celebrated to lot of zeal and enthusiasm, and exhibited their talent in showcase the important role that artists play in the field of writing and reciting the poems with confidence and grace. entertainment. Students depicted their magnificent dramatic Their enthralling performances added to the serenity of the performance, brilliant gestures and body movements. school. They were judged on the parameters of confidence, Students displayed a great variety of extraordinary visual and voice modulation, memorization rhyme, rhythm, intonation, performing arts such as Mime Act, Mono Act and other pronunciation, diction and overall presentation. performing arts. These activities enabled students to express their emotions and feelings, developed confidence and critical understanding.

PRIMARY SECTION Grade V Grade IV and V International Water Day Hindi Poetry Recitation Competition To sensitise the students towards the conservation of water for Poetry might be dened as the clear expression better sustainability, students of Grade V celebrated of mixed feelings. - W.H. Auden International Water Day on 22nd March’ 2021 by participating in various activities endorsing conservation of Poetry recitation familiarizes the learner with the true spirit of water through a message based activity. This was initiated by a language. Beauty is the realm of poetry; keeping this in performing various activities such as face painting, plays, mind, N.L. Dalmia High School organized a Hindi Poetry recitation of self-composed poems etc. Students expressed Recitation Competition for the students of Grade IV and V to showcase their poetry recitation skills. their thoughts in the form of poems and speech. Thus, they The students enthusiastically participated in the competition pledged to intensify their efforts by spreading awareness on as they got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and saving water and conservation of water. confidence. This activity helped the students to develop confidence and improve their vocabulary International Day Celebration International Mother Earth Day Grade I to V Primary students of N. L. Dalmia High School celebrated International Dance Day International Mother Earth Day on 22 nd April, 2021 to remind the students of their duties towards 'Mother Nature.' N.L. Dalmia High School organized a Dance Competition for International Mother Earth Day was celebrated through the students of the Primary Section to develop confidence and educational and action-oriented activities. Students asserted great coordination on the occasion of 'International Dance their voice through creative posters. The students planted Day'. The students participated with great zest and excitement saplings in their own balcony garden to raise awareness for the competition. The students dressed up in colorful about the environment. The students also painted their faces costumes swayed to the beats of different music and with to raise sensitivity towards the environment. These activities their vivacious dances, enthralled the audience. provided freedom and empowered students to build creative This competition helped each student to bring out their thinking, social skills and confidence. creativity and learn the various ways to express themselves through the art of dance.

PRIMARY SECTION World Health Day International Nurses Day Primary students of N.L Dalmia High School celebrated World Primary students of N.L. Dalmia High School celebrated the Health Day on 7th April, 2021 to create awareness about the 'International Nurses Day' on 12th May, 2021 to mark the importance of healthy living. contributions nurses make to society. The students made The school has organized several activities like Fitness, Yoga beautiful thank you cards to manifest their gratitude to these and Healthy chef to raise awareness about health related noble professionals, honouring their hard work. They also topics. Students displayed different Fitness and Yoga exercises recited poems composed by them. The gesture shown by and also emphasized on good eating habits. Students them expressed their respect towards these superheroes. This prepared scrumptious healthy food and spoke about its event helped the students to appreciate the diligent sacrifices nutritional value. made by these frontline workers - Nurses. They also believe that the 'International Nurses Day' deserves to be celebrated not just for a day, but all the days of the year because of how these nurses work relentlessly and serve the patients round the clock saving their lives. International Family Day The students of N.L. Dalmia High School celebrated the International Museum Day 'International Family Day' on 15th May, 2021 to appreciate the value of family in their lives. The students sent their family MUSEUM ON WHEELS photos in a very creative manner displaying their love for each other. There were other activities too which were lined Students of N.L. Dalmia High School passionately up for the students along with their families. One being, participated in the International Museum Day celebration on where the family sent a video of an advertisement with the 18th May, 2021, to mark the importance of museums around available home products, a family dance or a family us. They created videos on antique objects that had been orchestra. This helped in creating a special emotional feeling treasured in their respective homes and also spoke about it. in the students about their family. Warli Art form, said to be the easiest art to start learning about India's Folk art, students explored the different genre of paintings done in the historical period. Some beautiful and spectacular paintings were made by the students showing their affection towards our Indian culture. This day helped the students to acknowledge the significance of preserving and understanding history which is vital if we are to progress as the kind of compassionate and understanding society that we all hope for.

PRE-PRIMARY SECTION Maze Game Throw the dice and move your token to reach the school. Climb the ladder if your token lands on it, to speed up your journey. Colour the picture. Secret words Colour the picture with the colour codes. Write the first letter of each picture in the box and form new words. 12345

PRE-PRIMARY SECTION We would like to extend our warmest wishes to you all on the beginning of the New Academic Year 2021-2022. The New Year brings in new knowledge, discoveries as well as new challenges along with the objective of ensuring that the learning continues for the children. Keeping this in mind our new Academic Session began with fervour, loaded with numerous activities to help the children to interact with their peers and teachers. Fine motor skill development activities such as paper tearing, sticking, dough moulding, guided drawing, rattle making, fun with numbers, colouring activities etc. were conducted in Pre-Primary section along with the Concepts taught in the virtual classroom. Celebrations like Red Day, Birthday and Sleep Time were organised by the teachers to ensure better understanding. The best way to go on a summer break was with the activities such as refreshing and healthy ‘Lemonade Fun’ & ‘Fruit Salad’. The fun activities stimulated the taste buds of the little ones and at the same time taught them how to prepare a glass of lemonade and bowl full of fruit salad during the summer season.

SCHOOL UPDATES • 27/3/2021- Hindustan Times Scholarship award 2021- positions and candidates were included in the form of choice Online Hindustan Times Scholarship Essay writing questions, limited to one response per position. This form competition was conducted by Hindustan times and in was accessible by email or ready to-us. The actual online association with all for kids and Lenovo. More then 100 voting procedure took place immediately after the candidates students form grade 5 to 12 participated. the results are delivered their speeches during the house meetings to the waited. student body for the position of Head boy, head girl, School cap and Vice Captain, Sports cap and vice captain , House captain and vice captains. After the declaration of the results , the online investiture ceremony will be held in June where new elected students council members will be invested by the Principal. •9-5-2021: Ramanujan Maths Scholarship 2021: (RMS2021) Ramanujan Maths Scholarship 2021 for grade 6 to 8 was organized by Countingwell in association with education world. 26 students have registered for the competition and completed their refresher course. 1st round was held and 33,000+ participants ,200+ schools from 150+ cities have participated. The following 5 students have qualified in the runners up category. Antara Rai, Divya Sharam, Aabel Justin, Isha Chokshi from grade 6 and Harshitsinh Jadeja from grade 8. •1st & 6th April, 2021 : Students Council Meeting : Virtual PCRA - ‘Saksham’ National Competition 2021 Essay, Painting House and Class meeting was conducted for the students & Quiz council 2021-22. The process followed -Self-Nomination of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), under the Candidates , Review of Candidates by the House Mentors the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of and section heads, Submission of Candidate’s questionnaire, India, is committed to make oil conservation a National Class/House meeting and online voting process. Interview Movement. The Essay writing, Painting, and Quiz round with the core team. In order to host a meeting and an competitions aim to raise awareness among youth about the online election for our school’s Student Council, we made use conservation of Petroleum products in industrial, transport, of a combination of Microsoft Forms and Microsoft Excel, in agriculture and domestic sector, reduction of oil imports, which the results were collected, filtered, and tallied energy conservation, importance and use of renewable automatically. forms were designed, in which the various energy sources, and how to practice conservation tips in our daily lives, and save the environment. For effective communication, students may choose to present their ideas and messages for conserving petroleum products and reducing emission, in English, Hindi or Regional languages.

SCHOOL UPDATES 4 students form secondary section have qualified for the •Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai will be celebrating the Zero Essay and Paintings state level competitions. Shadow Day on 15th May 2021. a day on which the shadow will be zero. Is it true? How it •State level - Essay Winners Kavya Arora and Tanishka happens? When and where it can be seen? Will it be visible Mehta Tanishka Mehta from your location? Which sources to refer?? To know more about such questions and interesting facts about Zero •State Level - Painting winners-1st – Pari Agarwal – std 8th Shadow Day, NSC has organised live Facebook event on and 2nd - Datiya Jain std IX May 15th @12 noon. •National Technology day NSC had organised a Lecture on topic 'Internet Today' by Shri Brijendra K. Syngal, former chairman and MD, VSNL. He is also known as the ‘Father of Internet & Data Services in India’ on 11th May, 2021 live on face book. Pari Agarwal Datiya Jain Workshops on -Fact for the DID YOU KNOW/FACT Series. - FACTS ABOUT HUMAN BODY, Coding & Programming, Fun •10th April, 2021- \"Crescendo\"- an inter school commerce with CDs,2. Fun with Balloons, Mathematics, Astronomy, fest by - Lilavatibai Podar High School's student-driven online STEAM activities for Kids with Parents (specially for kids below Commerce festival - the first of its kind - covering a plethora 5th Std.)Aeromodelling, Activities with Matchbox etc have of spectrums within the field of Commerce such as stock also been organised by Nehru Science Centre exchange, trade, business, marketing and finance. The festival aims at cultivating an interest in the illustrious field of •19/4/2021- InnoVenture is India's first National level Commerce among students and nurturing and enhancing Ideation and Entrepreneurship challenge for students, which their budding capabilities. 9 students form Secondary and is termed as India's Most transformational Platform for ISC have participated in various events like Fortune It, PR's Dr. Students.The National Final Presentations and Award Fixit, QCD Express, Crescendo Stock Exchange and Ad-Vision Ceremony of the InnoVenture Challenge was held on etc. Ms Diti Desai , stood third in Crescendo - Fortune IT Monday, 19th April, 2020 where 600 plus people that competition. comprise of school children, their parents, teachers and principals of their schools were present.This edition has seen a participation of 100+ schools from across 107 cities, spread across 23 states all the way from Jammu to Puducherry to Assam nurturing 21st century skills such as creativity, thinking, communication, practical life skills along with entrepreneurship education amongst children. •Ms Manashvi Ravuri grade VIII secured 5th Rank and Tanishka Mehta , grade 9th secured 16th rank Nationally. •Nehru Science center : Our school is a member of Nehru Science Centre. NSC organizes various academic programs for the students and teachers. The following virtual programs and event were organized by the Nehru Science Centre.

SCHOOL UPDATES •15/4-Neltas 10th NELTAS ECAT - International English •HANOI OPEN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION ALL INDIA Competition was held on 15th April, 2021,NELTAS is an QUALIFIERS - (2021 by Meccademia. 6000+ students emerging institute from INDIA focusing on English Language across the country participated in this first time ever online Assessment, Competition, and Training for School students. HOMC competition in spite of the current circumstances. Top 17 students qualified for the final round. Medhansh Iyer 500 students for the round 2 qualifiers were shortlist. Grade 8- National Rank -1st, Aditya Gowda, grade 4, 3rd Tanishka Mehta an Apratim Betharia from Grade 9 were the Rank, Sanvi Dhekane, Grade 3, Aayush Pal, Grade Grade 7, National Qualifier. Ms Tanishka Mehta Secured All India 15th Tanishka Mehta Grade 9, and Malvika Baijal , Grade 9 are Rank. Top 6 students from all over country will be the achievers, where eAabel Justin, Grade 6, Mahi Shah, participating in International Competition and will represent Garde 8, Advik Sharma Gare 8 , Aaron Boodle receied the India. Merit award. • MaRRS spelling bee 2020-21 by MaRRS Intellectual •15/5/2021-Maharashtra Nature Park Society organizing Services Pvt Ltd. Poster Making Competition On the occasion of International MaRRS spelling bee initiates students into the world of Biological Diversity Day on the theme: \"We are part of the competitive learning, acting as an invaluable tool for solutions for nature\" for age group of 3 years to 18 years. language improvement. The healthy competitive spirit 26 students from secondary section participated, Result motivates the students to learn on their own without any awaited. Workshops/Seminar- compulsion. This self based learning improves retention and results in a systematic and structured understanding of the •6/5/2021- Virtual session on ‘Covid 19 – Care and English language. Further the competition builds self- Concern’- How to prepare, respond and recover in the confidence and helps them to reach their full potential. The current crisis conducted by Dr. Santosh Choudhury and Dr game and activity-based nature of the competition ensures Bhaktivednata Hospital for the entire fraternity of N L Dalmia. the students rapt attention and utilizes their aspirations for The session was overwhelmed by all the participants. winning games. •MaRRS International Spelling Bee Competition – Inter School for Senior for Grade 1 to 5 conducted held on 24th April, 2021 •MaRRS International Spelling Bee Competition for JUNIOR (Nur to Sr Kg) – National Prelim 2020 Round 2 was held on 8th and 9th May. •8/5/2021- Virtual session on MUDRA & SMILE MEDITATION Healings An informative and thought provoking webinar on ‘MUDRA & SMILE MEDITATION HEALINGS’ by Smiler Sapna Shrivastava from Purman . It was indeed a beneficial session for our school staff and faculty has gained a lot of insights from it. The session was enjoyed and appreciated by each and every one N. L. Dalmia High School, Mira Road (E), Tel. : 2845 3737 / 4299 0000 www.nldalmia.co.in THE EDITORIAL TEAM : Ms. Shamashree Sen, Ms. Preeti Thackeray Teachers : Ms. Aparna Singh, Ms. Khushboo Sathi, Ms. Vincy David STUDENTS : Arsh Charania, Domine Tom, Aryaveer Singh, Riva Singh.