April-June

July 2023 Volume 4 Issue 1

From Editor’s Desk UP State-Level conference in Foundation Gratitude is a transformative and Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) enriching emotion that has the power to uplift both individuals It has been an honor for our and communities. It is a humble school to host the UP state- acknowledgment of the kindness, level conference in Foundation support, and blessings we receive in Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) to our lives. By practicing gratitude, commemorate India's assuming we open ourselves to a profound Presidency of G20 . Various sense of appreciation and Principals from many schools contentment. from Gautam Budha Nagar, and In our fast-paced and often hectic around along with educators, lives, it is important to pause and policymakers, researchers and reflect on the countless reasons we experts in the field of education have to be grateful. We can express were present to discuss and explore strategies for promoting foundational literacy gratitude for the love and care of and numeracy skills. our families and friends, whose Experts delved into the challenges and opportunities faced in implementing FLN unwavering support and initiatives and shared valuable insights on how to effectively address these issues. understanding make us feel The panelists comprised various Principals and educators from across the schools. cherished and valued. Interactive workshops provided participants with practical strategies and Gratitude also extends to the innovative teaching methodologies to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy teachers and mentors who inspire skills in their classrooms. Educators eagerly participated in hands-on activities, and guide us, providing us with embracing new techniques to make learning more engaging and meaningful for their knowledge and opportunities to students. grow. Their dedication and belief in The workshops emphasized the importance of active student participation and our potential have a lasting impact differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. on our personal and academic The key highlights of the conference were NIPUN MELA, the FLN technology development. exhibition, FLN stations, teaching through puppetry, a painting competition, a quiz Moreover, we should cultivate on G20, Book fair and an awareness program for the parents. gratitude towards the community The whole workshop was quite enriching for all those who were a part of it. By and the world we inhabit. Our focusing on foundational literacy and planet, Mother Earth, generously numeracy, this conference has set the provides us with sustenance, stage for comprehensive education beauty, and resources. Recognizing reform that will benefit students and appreciating the across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. interconnectedness of all living beings encourages us to be responsible stewards of the environment and to protect its fragile ecosystems. In summary, gratitude is a powerful force that brings joy, contentment, and a deeper sense of connection. Let us embrace gratitude in our daily lives, expressing appreciation to our loved ones, teachers, Mother Earth, and those who selflessly serve our communities. By nurturing gratitude, we cultivate a spirit of abundance and foster a harmonious and compassionate world.

Orientation Day 2023 A n orientation session was held to formally welcome incoming students and their families to the Manthan community. The program was created to help new students feel at ease and supported throughout their transition to a new school as well as to provide crucial information about the school's policies, practices, and expectations. The school's dance team and choir gave a power pact presentation to the audience. Overall, the orientation program was successful and gave incoming students and their families a great chance to learn more about the school. Fire Safety Drill “Disaster can happen anytime, anywhere, with anyone, so its better to be prepared.” To acclimatize the students and teachers for a situation that god forbid may arise like fire or earthquake a fire drill was conducted in which students were explained all the exit locations and how they can save themselves and their peers. All the teachers and students took part in the drill actively and mindfully, they also took care of all the responsibilities they were assigned with during the drill. Drill like these act as stimulus so that in the real situations everybody is prepared to some extent mentally.

Summer Camp Summer vacation is the most awaited time of the year for the learners as it gives relief from the scorching heat and monotonous schedule, but it is also the time to brush up their key skills and do something which interests them. To cater to the needs of curious learners a 10-day long summer camp was organized within the school premises where in skills like drawing, handwriting, music and dance were taught in a different and interactive way. At the end of the 10 day long camp the students were awarded with certificates for their achievement. The whole program was enjoyed by the students and the teachers and they all learned a lot in their interested field. Talent Hunt Robotics Class To give a thrilling kick start to the W e are thrilled to announce the exciting addition of new academic year 2023-24 a robotics classes to our curriculum. As we continue Talent Hunt was organized for the to prepare our students for the future, we recognize the students where the students were importance of fostering skills in science, technology, given full freedom to present any engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Robotics offers a talent of their choice. The students unique and hands-on approach to learning, allowing our first prepared and then gave the students to engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, online audition after that the selected and collaboration, while igniting their passion for participants performed in front of the innovation. students and teachers and won accolades for their performances. The aim of the talent Hunt was to boast the confidence of the learners and value the talent of every student, it also gave them the platform to come on stage in an unbiased way and perform freely.

Baisakhi Celebration SHIN Program With great The SHIN PROGRAM enthusiasm and stands out for its activity-based energy, our little approach, where students actively ones embraced the participate in hands-on spirit of Baisakhi a activities that are not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. By vibrant festival, integrating various engaging exercises and interactive tasks, the program captivates students' interest and bringing joy and keeps them motivated throughout the learning journey. cultural awareness to We believe that by integrating the SHIN PROGRAM into our curriculum, we will create a vibrant and our school. engaging learning environment that sparks curiosity, fosters collaboration, and empowers our students to The Baisakhi become confident and adaptable learners. celebration was a truly heartwarming event, showcasing the colorful traditions and customs of Punjab. Our young stars took the stage with confidence, donning traditional attire and captivating everyone with their radiant smiles. Through their performances, they brought to life the essence of Baisakhi, celebrating the bountiful harvest and embracing new beginnings. Mother’s Day Celebration “God couldn’t be everywhere, therefore He created mothers”. Of all the bonds we share during our lifetime, the most special is the one that we have with our mothers! A mother selflessly fulfils all our desires and cares for us till her last breath. “Mother’s Day”, a day especially dedicated to cherish motherhood, was celebrated with great elation in the Early Years wing. A series of activities were organized to honour the most sacrificing and loving souls. The students of Pre-school – Grade 8 participated wholeheartedly in this celebration. Children presented beautiful and heartfelt song and dance performances for their mothers to convey gratitude for their unconditional love. The happy and excited mothers took part in the various games & such as best out of waste, ramp walk, fireless cooking, musical chair game & dance competition. Children were very happy to see the enthusiasm of mothers participating in various competitions. Winner mothers of various competitions were awarded by the Headmistress, Ms. Pooja Bajaj. It was indeed a great experience and a perfect blend of emotions and feelings.

Earth Day Celebration “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”- Helen Keller On the occasion of Earth Day, our school organized an assembly to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking steps toward sustainability. The assembly was attended by students, parents, teachers and staff members. During the assembly a number of programs like talk, skit, and song were presented which enlightened the audience and it came to an end with a plantation drive where the students along with their parents, teachers and the Principal of the school, planted the saplings. The Earth Day assembly was an excellent initiative by the school to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect our planet and to inspire everyone to take action toward a sustainable future.

EDGE 2023– An Inter School Competition “Competitions play a vital role in motivating students to perform, enhance their creative skills, showcase their talents, boost confidence and develop a sense of responsibility along with teamwork.” K eeping up with the aforesaid, EDGE, an Inter school competition was held to celebrate the extraordinary talent and skills of students, in an environment of healthy competition and sportsmanship. Students from different schools across NCR showcased their talents in diverse fields of art. Various competitions of art, music and dance were organized wherein students proved their mettle. Their vivacity and brilliance were reflected in their performances. Students gained exposure and won prizes for their school, thus experiencing an environment of healthy competition and diverse forms of learning towards the growth of aspirations. The inter-school competition EDGE was a grand success and it achieved its objective of promoting critical thinking and creativity among the students. The school administration deserves commendation for organizing such a remarkable event that will be remembered by the students for a long time.

Shape Collage Competition “Art Expression is a unique way of linking imagination and creativity with the shades and tints of colours and paints.” Y oung minds love working on collages as it unleashes their creativity. Creating a collage can not only be fun but also can help develop their fine motor skills and their awareness of colour and texture. As children progress in school and beyond, it continues to provide opportunities for brain development, mastery, self-esteem and creativity. The best way to develop learning through creativity is to let children use a variety of materials and give them time to create art on their own. With this thought in mind, a “Shape Collage Competition” was held for Grade 1 students. The children were allotted 30 minutes to use various coloured paper cutouts to create a collage on the theme “Animal with different shapes”. Children created their masterpieces with great enthusiasm and the competition provided an enriching activity in which participants put forth their imagination creatively. The collages were judged on various parameters like the incorporation of the theme given, usage of shapes, neatness and overall presentation. The array of colours displayed by the little ones was a sight to behold. Indeed, the competition was a showcase of art exploding from every piece of collage. Hindi Hasya Kavita English Poem Recitation Competition Competition Hasya Kavita competition was “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the organized for the students of thought has found words.” Grade 6 to enhance the speaking skills. Participants were quite expressive A poem recitation competition was put in order for while reciting the poems. There was an the students of Grade 3 & 4 where the students heterogeneity of props and costumes participated with a lot of enthusiasm and amazed the worn by the participants, the audience and judges with their heart warming and expression and delivery made it very thrilling performances. difficult for the judges in choosing the winner. Students not just came well prepared with the poem but also with relevant costumes and props, which took the Competitions like these bring out the competition to another level. hidden talents of the learners.

Workshops on Ceramic, Resin Art, Digital Film and VFX 'You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.' To inspire creative young minds with relevant skills to become successful in the Global Design Industry, the students of Grades 10, 11 and 12 visited IMS Design and Innovation Academy, Noida. The budding enthusiasts attended various workshops on Ceramic, Resin Art, Digital Film and VFX. The Hands-on experience provided the young minds with a vibrant and participative platform for practical learning and kept them stimulated and excited. It was an immensely enriching and interesting for the students. The campus tour and the workshops helped the students learn about the real and practical knowledge of the design industry. Career Counseling Workshop “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” C areer choices are crucial in determining how kids will develop and progress in the future. With a plethora of career options available in contemporary times, the role of a career counseling session becomes indispensable. A career counseling workshop was organized for Grades 9-11 in collaboration with Delhi Metropolitan Education, affiliated with IP University. The speaker for the session, Dr. Shalini Gautam, an associate professor and head of outreach at DME, led the session. It is common among students going through this transition phase to get influenced by misinformation and end up making the wrong decision. The students were urged not to make decisions based on peer pressure. Students were made aware of the different options in profession and courses they could pursue based on the subject choices they would make. The speaker also emphasized the need of choosing the correct mix of subjects for each student's ability, which should show in their academic success. Students were guided about prestigious universities and numerous new and upcoming courses. Queries raised by the students were addressed toward the end of the session. Overall, it was an immensely enriching and interesting one for the students.

Health & Hygiene Workshop Menstrual health and hygiene have been a long-standing taboo subject in many societies, leading to misinformation, shame, and stigma for women and girls. The school, in association with Apollo Hospital, organized a seminar for the girls, mothers and female staff to acquaint them with menstrual health and hygiene as essential aspects of women's well-being. Dr. Pakhee Aggarwal, a senior consultant, Gynae-oncology & Robotic Surgery addressed the gathering and explained the menstrual cycle as a natural bodily process that every woman goes through. The aim was to provide access to accurate information, sanitary products, and adequate facilities that are crucial to ensure that women and girls can manage their periods with dignity and without shame. Happy Classroom Workshop “A happy teacher creates a happy classroom.” Based on the thought a happy classroom workshop was conducted for the school teachers by one of the fellow teach, who attended the workshop conducted by CBSE. The aim of the workshop was to awaken the creativeness of all the teacher which some how gets lost in the daily classroom, the workshop enriched the teachers with all the practices that they plan to follow but somehow end up not doing them. It reminded the teachers about the basic reality of life that irrespective of the problems and issues, it is the duty of a person to always stay positive, joyful and spread happiness in life.

Boot Camp at IIT Delhi “Ideas won’t keep. Something must be done about them and that is how innovations happen” A s a school, we believe in the holistic development of students and hence in collaboration with Enactus, IIT Delhi, The Entrepreneurship Boot Camp was organized and about 58 students from Grades 9-12 participated and successfully learned a skill that how inner vision can be converted into innovation. During the camp students were taught about making Business Plans and Market Surveys during the three-day Boot Camp. Interactive sessions on Paper Prototyping and Business model canvas were conducted with learning-based activities. Moreover, the learners were made to face situations similar to the problems faced by real-life entrepreneurs to find proper solutions to overcome the difficulty. After the idea generation, teams of participants were formed, who got a chance to pitch their ideas to a panel. Indeed this Boot Camp helped students to develop an entrepreneurial mind and learn how real-life pitching of ideas takes place. Court Visit – Karkarduma “Courts are regarded as the temples of justice.” On the occasion of “world Telecommunication Day”, as directed by Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairman (DLSA/East) under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, The visit to Karkardooma Court Complex was organised on 18th May2023. The visit started with observation of functioning of running courts followed by interaction with the Judges. During the visit, the students got an opportunity to see the functioning of Front Office, Vulnerable Witness Centre, Running Courts, and Mediation Centre etc. The students also got to interact with the Ld. Judges sitting in the Courts. The students witnessed various court hearing in groups like civil cases hearing, followed by family court hearings. Students were also taken to vulnerable witness centre and POCSO Court where the honorable judge enlightened students about the rights of minors and acknowledged their questions. The visit gave an insight to real life scenario of court and legal system to help students become an active and responsible citizen, it also aimed to clear their doubts about law as a career and the scope of it in real life. The visit was quite enthralling for the students and they came ack with their minds filled with thoughts.

Visit to IITTM Campus, Noida The students of Yuva Tourism club and grade 11 Humanities along with 2 teachers had visited the IITTM Campus, Noida sector 62, on 10th May 2023. IITTM is an autonomous institute which comes under Ministry of Tourism. The aim of the visit was to enrich the students with the scope they have in the field of tourism along with the courses offered by the institute. The students were also enriched by the talks of various scholars about various topic such as the cultural history of India. It was an exuberating, knowledge filled visit for the students and teachers. Visit to MC Million Scientist It is a remarkable achievement, three young and talented students, Achintya Mishra, Apoorva Pandey, and Atharva Kashyap of Grade 9 were selected to the zonal round from the north zone for the Macmillan Budding Scientist Award 2022-23. They got the opportunity to present their project 'Operation Hole' in front of jury members at IIT Delhi. Their remarkable journey in the competition highlights their dedication, ingenuity, and commitment to scientific inquiry. Their project exemplify innovation, critical thinking, and a deep passion for their chosen areas of study. The Macmillan Budding Scientist Award not only recognizes their talent but also provided them with a platform to further develop their skills and contribute to the scientific community.

TRIP TO KANATALA ‘Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.' T o promote learning through outdoor interactions and experiences, a fun-filled trip for the students of Grades 6 to 12 was organised to Kanatal, a beautiful hill station frequented for its pristine beauty. The extravaganza began with curious eyes and hearts beaming with excitement looking at the pleasing views to offer. The students were apprised about working together as teams, setting goals, taking challenges and motivating each other. The students and the accompanying teachers enjoyed the blissful sojourn in the luxurious tents amidst the rich opulence of nature. The tranquil ambience, luscious food and salubrious morning exercises in the serene oxygen-rich forest made the stay a memorable experience. Under the supervision of professional instructors, the students indulged in a gamut of activities like zip line, rappelling, tent pitching, valley crossing, rope course, etc. with full zest and vigour. The spontaneous overflow of powerful emotions was conspicuously reflected as the students sang to their heart’s elation around the bonfire and thumped at the DJ nights. Next day an eight kilometers trek in the Kaudia Eco park set the adrenaline of the young students rushing. It allowed them to explore the grandeur and depth of nature and get acquainted with the exquisite variety of flora. Students were so enthralled and enamoured by the adventurous camp that they were reluctant to leave the premises. But as the saying goes that “All good things come to an end”, so did this trip with a learning of new skills and experiences. It strengthened in them the bond of friendship, a sense of responsibility, the value of sharing &caring and outdoor survival techniques. The students savored the true nectar of adventure and undoubtedly holistic education was at its victorious best.

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Inter House Competition PRIMARY WING NAME OF THE EVENT 1st Position 2nd Position 3rd Position OBSTACLE RACE(BOYS) PELICAN OBSTACLE RACE (GIRLS) DOVE PELICAN FLAMINGO CARROM (BOYS) HAZEL PELICAN DOVE HAZEL FLAMINGO HAZEL DOVE HAZEL FLAMINGO PELICAN FLAMINGO FLAMINGO DOVE HAZEL CARROM (GIRLS) HAZEL DOVE DOVE HAZEL RUBICS CUBE (GIRLS) MIDDLE WING HAZEL RUBICS CUBE (BOYS) PELICAN FLAMINGO DOVE HAZEL HAZEL FLAMINGO PELICAN FLAMINGO BATMINTON MIX SINGLES DOVE PELICAN DOVE BATMINTON SINGLES (GIRLS) DOVE HAZEL FLAMINGO BATMINTON SINGLES (BOYS) RELAY RACE (GIRLS) PELICAN DOVE DOVE RELAY RACE (BOYS) FLAMINGO DOVE FLAMINGO 200 MTR SPRINT RACE (GIRLS) PELICAN PELICAN HAZEL PELICAN SENIOR WING FLAMINGO HAZEL 200 MTR SPRINT RACE (BOYS) DOVE HAZEL 100 MTR SPRINT RACE (GIRLS) FLAMINGO PELICAN 100 MTR SPRINT RACE (BOYS) HAZEL PELICAN CHESS (GIRLS) HAZEL FLAMINGO CHESS (BOYS) HAZEL FLAMINGO

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT Name of Student Grade Position Name of the Competition Abhimanyu Choudhary EDGE Amyra Chandel FLEDGLINGS 1st Kavya Dhara Manya Kashyap Dishita Jain FLEDGLINGS 1st Indian Culture Navya Das Shanaya Arora FLEDGLINGS 1st Origami Assemble Anvi Bhavya Siddhi Tewari 9 & 10 1st Around The World - Dance Competition Anaaya Mansi Prasad Advik Sharma 6,7,8 & 9 2nd In Harmony Joanna Das 7&8 1st Lippan Art Aishani Gupta Agrima Rastogi Yashasvi Birla Himanshi Birla Aarna Jhakmola Vaishnavi Pandey Harshita Pandey Krisha Bharti Tanay Chopra Prisha Bist Aarna Raj Tavish Anand Pavni Dubey Arushi Dua Pratyaksha Tyagi Ashwika Dasila Anahita Saxena Abhijay Singh

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT Kiah Chauhan GOENKAN MELANGE विज्ञापन अविनय - िारतीय उत्पाद का प्रदर्शन Swara Tyagi 2 2nd Shanaya Rajput (अतुल्य िारत) Kartkeya Aggarwal 4&5 1st Punch and Judi Show Vanshika Bhatnagar Aarna Raj 7&8 2nd On Y Dance Harshita Pandey Word Fabric Aahana Nautiyal 9 3rd Tanya Verma Khanak 2023 Tanishka Dhingra 6 1ST Be Limitless Sharvani Thakur Vaishnavi 6&7 1ST Essence Of Life Drishti Yadav Aaradhya Bajpai Tiyana Gargi Kumar Mishka Singhal Divya Singh Dhanishta Birla Aarush Gupta Harshita Pandey Gungun Giri Anika Bhatia Pragati Sachan Gauri Sharma Harshita Negi

Art of Communicating With Your Child A good start is half work done: Talk to your child and discover Fun!! T o effectively communicate, we How carefully do we choose the words in a conversation with our must realize that we are all children? different in the way we perceive the Do we really examine the nature of the questions and the effects world and use this understanding as a of positive and negative statements? guide to our communication with The pitch, speed, quality and volume of our voice contribute to others. The same thing you can read in our verbal communication. And our facial expressions, postures, the story below. gestures, body language contributes to our non-verbal • I ran into a stranger as he passed by communication. It is essential to understand that the art of Chhavi Swarup “Oh, Excuse me Please” was my communication solves most of our problems more effectively. It Primary HM reply. means that we should learn to pay more attention as to how we The Manthan School GNW • He Said, Please Excuse me too, I quote statements and make use of the right words to build a wasn’t watching for you. better emotional connection with your little ones. • We were very polite, this stranger and I; we went on my way How to connect: 1) Train your child to read your body language. and said good bye. • But at home a different story is told how we treat our loved 2) While listening, gently nod your head up and down. 3) Always keep a moderate tone of speaking. one’s young and old. 4) Touch therapy plays an important role while • Later that day cooking the evening meal my son stood discussing something intense. beside me with great zeal. 5) Children usually understand the language of love. When I turned I nearly knocked him down “move out of the 6) Pay attention to the conversation with your child. way” I said with a frown. He walked away his little 7) Teach yourself to smile. heartbroken, I didn’t realize how harshly I’d spoken. While I lay awake in bed, God’s still small voice came to me and 8) Be willing to admit your own mistakes. 9) Maintain a sense of privacy between you and your said, “While dealing with the stranger common courtesy you child. use, but the family you love you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, you will find some flowers there by the door. 10) Allow your child for emotional outburst while expressing. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them 11) Be free with hugs and other tactile signs of affection. himself Pink, Yellow and Blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise you never saw These above exercises are all designed to support our the tears that filled his little eyes.” development as a communicator. By this time I felt very small and now my tears began to fall. I The enthusiasm and practice of our communicating skills, will quietly went and knelt by his bed “Wake up little one wake up determine the effect we can have on our child’s mind set. \"I said. “Are these the flowers you picked for me?” It is better to bind your child with good communication He smiled “I found them out by the tree” I picked them because skills and by gentleness, than by fear. they were pretty like you. I knew you’d like them specially the For a family to function effectively there must be times when blue. unfettered communication can take place and the shared meal is I said “Son I am very sorry for the way I acted today, I an ideal opportunity. Eating in front of the TV or at different shouldn’t have yelled at you that way” He said “Oh Mom! times and places is a lost opportunity for family building. That’s Okay, I love you anyway” As parents we must promise to ourselves to dine together and I said “Son I love you too I do like the flowers specially the create a positive environment by lighting candles and discuss blue”. issues without anger or recrimination or recourse to negative “The mouth is made for communication, and nothing is more emotion. This is a long term communication strategy. articulate than a kiss.” Communication opens the door of rigid thoughts and The word communication comes from the Old French word makes it flexible. Embrace this positive change as change which means common. When we communicate we share embrace us. something common; information, emotion, ideas, thoughts, Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where expression and meaning. The most important is what you individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, intend, comes later but what you speak can either mend or communication is open, and rules are flexible the art of damage the relationship. communication magically shrinks the gap between two Good communication is the life saviour and growth for your individuals that is found in a nurturing family. child especially at times of high stress – it may work as a healer.

Using Technology responsibly T echnology is the application of Let us go through small story to understand responsible use of scientific knowledge to the practical technology among children. work in human life. Whether it is Aryan is a fourth grade student who is fond of reading comics. practical appliances (like invention of His school are closed for summer vacations. So Aryan always ask washing machines, dish washers, his father to get a new comic for him. Aryan read comics all day microwave owen, refrigerators, cars) or appliances for leisure and even carries them with him while going outside home. (like all electronic gadgets - televisions, Music systems, Games Recently he has also started listening to songs using parent’s station, reclining chairs, or most famous gadget among kids - mobile phone. Aryan started using phone to send text messages mobile phone), all these things are examples of technology. to his friends. He is fascinated to be able to communicate with Technology has been important part of our life. With his friends so easily using phone and spend lot of time on amalgamation of Technology with Internet in recent times, messaging app. He also started watching cartoons and other there are lot of electronic devices (tablet, computer, mobile funny videos on computer. phones etc.) available in market which are internet driven. These One day, Aryan see a tablet advertisement on his TV and devices have penetrated in our life so much that now we should insisted his parent to buy him a new tablet. He has seen tablet draw a line on how, when and why to use any technology. It is, with his friends, playing music and games. After lot of therefore, necessary to use technology responsibly. discussion, he finally manages to convince his parents to buy Some of the advantages of technology are that it helps us to new tablet. Soon, Aryan started spending all his time on the communicate with peoples across globe, get and share tablet. He uses to play games, listen music and read comics information quickly and so on. Technology help us save time, online. Soon his tablet became part of his life. He would carry money and efforts. Use of technology is driving every citizen of tablet to all places he goes like restaurant, malls etc. His parent country to be become “Digital Citizen” (including our children’s tried to discourage him from using his tablet so much but all in as well). Therefore, it is very important to teach children to “respect, vain! educate and protect” information while they are online. One day, Aryan went to grocery shop nearby to buy groceries. However, its overuse and inappropriate use can be harmful. As usual he was carrying tablet with him, listening music using Overuse use of gadgets like computer, mobile phone, tablets can his new headphones. He was walking down the road, with this hurt our eyes, disturb our sleep and make us lazy. Hence, we head phones on and completely lost in music. Therefore, he must use it responsibly. Inappropriate use of gadgets can lead to misses to see a red car coming toward him from left hand side of financial loss. Also, we should not never talk or share any road. Car driver started honking but Aryan cannot hear any personal information on Internet with people whom we do not sound due to loud music playing in head phones. Driver know. We should always tell our parent if any stranger person hurriedly applies brakes but even after that car, car hit Aryan. on internet or on messaging app is asking too much personal Aryan falls on road with loud thud!. His knees get badly injured. information. Luckily, there are no other major injuries. The peoples on road The increased use of technology among children has raised help Aryan to get up and take him to home. concerns among parents, with some majorly focusing on the That day, Aryan learns an important lesion that day. He negative effects of technology to the children. However, it is realizes that using technology too much can be very harmful. important to understand that children too need to be part of the From that day, he started suing his tablet judiciously. Digital eco-system. Here are ways through which we can make Moral of this story is that Irresponsible use of technology can be sure that children use technology for good. very harmful. Using Tablet (or any other electronic gadget) is Exploring educational opportunities not bad, but overuse of it can be dangerous and risk to health. Technology allows students to explore a variety of learning Abhay Agarwal materials for them. Some sites, even allow kids to attend free (Parent of Tusheeka Agarwal, Grade 4 Indus) online classes during their free time. Many online applications allow students to express their creativity with photos, music, coloring, making funny voices, or creating their own movies and short clips. Accessing books and school resources Online libraries for students make it possible for parents and their children to read eBooks and access a variety of kid-friendly resources for free. Our Manthan school has dedicated Digital Library for their students to read e- books and excellent study materials. Bonding with distant relatives. With the ability to video chat with family and friends, children can converse and interact with distant relatives through technology. They can share amazing moments such as singing songs together with their friends over the internet, reading bedtime Vijeta Srivastava Neha Shukla stories or taking part in family events like (Mother of Krishang Srivastava, (Mother of Navika Shukla, birthdays. Grade 3 Alps) Grade 4 Yamuna)

The Heritage of Vietnam Vietnam, is a beautiful tourist attraction which also at- food and the 4 components being. She talks of a great tie tracts tourists by its history, culture, etc. The Vietnam the exists between the 2 tiers as each cluster would want culture has a rich heritage through the levels of its reli- to think of itself as being unique and one of a kind, the gion, population, history, language, and their way of liv- only way to showcase this is thorough food. Among the ing. With a thousand-year history, Vietnam has a rich Vietnamese, food has played a crucial role in shaping than treasure of intangible cultural heritage. During the past explaining their history from time they settled to the mo- years, the safeguarding and promotion of the cultural her- ment the cuisine became fully evolved, the focus is played itage in Vietnam has achieved results contributing to pro- on the Vietnamese cuisine. ducing attractive tourism products and as a result contrib- The much-known history of Vietnam can be traced back uting to the national safeguarding is facing with many to the 12,000BC, during the period the Vietnamese started challenges regarding dealing relationships between safe- settling and conducting their activities along the Hong guarding and development, safeguarding and exploitation, River Valley, in this area, life could be sustained through economic objectives and cultural objectives , the role of harvesting plants and hunting. Many years later, the evi- the state and the community , especially when they have dence can be seen, and the Vietnamese began to conduct to face requirements of sustainable development. wet rice farming, and the alongside other herbs, meat, This paper provides more insights into specific contents of plants, and fish became readily available in that fertile the above-mentioned issues and thorough that identifying land. This variety formed the base of the diet among the challenges to the safeguarding and promotion of cultural Vietnamese. Even though the rice was the leading staple heritage to meet requirements of sustainable development. food for the Vietnamese, the cuisine evolved as more cook- Vietnam heritage attracts many tourisms around the ing tools became sophisticated and a stronger influence world. People go to Vietnam for the following things given from other nations witnessed. below. Vietnam also has a great history which attracts major Food is one of the very many ways that animates use in tourists around the world. The history of Vietnam is given branding themselves as being civilized. (Civitello,2008) in below. her book brings out the connection that exists between Peehu Chauhan, Grade 6 Aries PARADISE Its beautiful, The peace all around. Its blissful, Roamin’round. I’ll miss this, As now I go to my world. I’ll preserve this, I’ll never lose this pearl. I’ll hide it, So no one finds it. In wraps of silk and a glass box to bind it. I’ll go again, And enjoy my day. I’ll brush away, all the sadness that push me at bay. I am thankful, For the silence I found. I am grateful, For the happiness that it bounds. -Navya Gupta, Grade 11 Titan Prisha Bisht, Grade 7 Corbett

Sheelaj Tiwari, Grade 8 Ashoka Peehu Chauhan, Grade 6 Aries Stuti Mishra, Grade 7 Alexander Navneet Kaur, Grade 3 Everest Rudra Pratap Singh, Grade 7 Panna Aarna, Grade 9 Socrates Aarna Raj, Grade 7 Corbett Yashasvi Chandra, Grade 6 Cygnus Angel Chauhan, Grade 9 Socrates

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