MVN TIMES JUNIOR Edition – I April – June 2023
Dear Students “Success comes to those who work hard and stays with those, who don’t rest on the laurels of the past.” You might have heard of this famous quote elaborating upon the value of hard work. Do you know the billionaires and the successful people we have heard so much about work more than the average person? Let me quote the examples of some successful personalities who made it big with their passion and hard work. Elon Musk is known to put in at least 80-120 hours a week which is almost double the amount of work an average person puts into work. The CEO and founder Jeff Bezos put in 12 hour working days during Amazon’s early days and did this 7 days a week, Venus and Serena Williams used to wake up early to play tennis before school and then after school again for their 2nd session. Also, Tim Cook is still the first person to enter the HQ office of Apple and the last one to leave. So, there must definitely be a connection between all these successful people working more than the average people. Their dedication, work ethic, perseverance and hard work are the reason they are who they are today. But how to achieve this dedication to work hard for your goals? It all starts with finding what your passion is and then pursuing it. As Eric Thomas said, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” There are advantages to have your passion because it intensifies focus, fosters creativity and innovation and inspires you to pursue excellence just like your role model. Your flexibility and ability to adapt to the new changes along with the ability to keep a cool head and handle them in life will take you places. A healthy diet, adequate exercise, and proper sleep are some of the other tips you could adopt while you are working towards your goals. Lastly, I would like to conclude by saying never hesitate to dreams big because great things never come from your comfort zone. Do your best without expectations and your dreams will become your reality because “Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration”. So, understand the value of hard work, be dedicated and goal-oriented to achieve success in your life. With Best Wishes Seema Arora Educator
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
BAISAKHI & AMBEDKAR JAYANTI May you come up as bright as sun, as cool as water and as sweet as honey. Hope this Baisakhi fulfil all your wishes. A special assembly was organized by the students of Grade V-Aster to celebrate both Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti. Baisakhi is one of the most popular and important festivals celebrated in Punjab and various other parts of India. It is a harvest festival, and this auspicious day is important to the farmers as they offer thanks to the Almighty and pray for good crops in the near future. Ambedkar Jayanti is an annual celebration which is observed on 14th April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and politician and is best known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The students participated enthusiastically in the assembly. The significance of these festivals was told by the students through poems, speeches and enactments. They also cited Ambedkar Ji's contribution in the framing of our Indian Constitution. The soulful 'Shabad' performances took everyone into the world of devotion and spirituality. The assembly concluded with a resplendent and energetic Bhangra that was enjoyed a lot by all.
EARTH DAY \"Environment is where we all meet, where we have mutual interest. It is the one thing that we all share.” Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate the need of support for environmental protection. It aims to inspire individuals, communities, businesses and governments all over the world to take action and help preserve the planet. A special assembly on ‘Earth Day’ was organized by the students of Grade V Bluebells to raise awareness regarding climate changes and the ways to protect our planet against the problems such as over-population, soil erosion, resources depletion, deforestation and water pollution. Through poems, speeches, slogans, and dance performances, the students motivated the audience to make conscientious changes such as recycling various things, using renewable fuel, and conserving water for protecting and healing Mother Earth. The assembly was truly a motivational one.
TogETHERNESS IS HAppINESS & LABouR DAY “I can do things you can’t You can do things I can’t Together we can do great things.” A special Assembly on the topic ‘Togetherness is Happiness’ and ‘Labour Day’ was presented by the students of Grade IV Aster. Togetherness is the state of being closer to others, whether it is family, friends or a community. The feeling of closeness brings a feeling of happiness. When people come together, they create a sense of belonging and provide each other with emotional support. Thus, togetherness is an essential aspect of happiness. The students of Grade IV A presented a speech, poems, a song and a wonderful dance to spread the message. The skit ‘Together We Shine’ was liked by all. Labour Day is celebrated on 1st May every year. Students presented speeches and poems to highlight the importance of the day. The assembly was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
A TRIBuTE To RABINDRANATH TAgoRE \" Where the mind is let forward by thee. Into ever widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom my father, let my country awake.\" These lines remind us of the noble laureate, -Guru Rabindranath Tagore. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, the students of Grade IV Bluebells paid a tribute to the legend through a special assembly dedicated to him. The song 'Ekla chalo re' followed by a role play on Rabindranath Tagore, and later, a dance performance on 'Amar Sobai Raja' grabbed everyone's attention. The assembly concluded with a quiz on Rabindranath Tagore, which proved to be very informative. The versatile personality of Tagore inspired the young minds to achieve great heights in life.
MoTHER’S DAY Of all the special joys in life, The big ones and the small, A mother’s love and tenderness Is the greatest of them all. Always so good, selfless and kind None on this earth her equal we'll find… Mother is the beauty and the sunshine of life. She is the greatest teacher we would ever have as she teaches us the art of love, compassion, forgiveness and many more things. Mother’s Day offers a great opportunity for the mother and the child to strengthen their special everlasting bond. The students of Grade II Bluebells conducted a beautiful assembly thereby achieving the aim of honouring all the beautiful ladies in their lives through some spectacular performances. The assembly began with offering prayers to God followed by endearing poems and quotes, foot tapping dance performances and a tuneful song. The show was applauded by all.
HAppY VACATIoN \"Summer vacation is the time to explore your interests and hobbies.” Grade lll Bluebells presented an assembly on 19th May, 2023 on the topic “Happy Vacations”. In the assembly, children shared many facts about summer season. They also advised how to utilise time during summer vacation. Enthralling dance and music performances by them captivated the audience. It was a wonderful and delightful experience for everybody.
BooK WEEK CELEBRATIoNS – DAY 1, 2 & 3 Books are a uniquely portable magic. Reading books can open your mind to brilliant new ideas and take you to new levels of learning. Keeping the same in mind, a Book Week was organised in the Primary Wing, from May 1 to May 5, 2023. Its main objective was to foster the habit of reading among the children and to celebrate the joy of reading books. Various age appropriate activities were conducted during the weeklong celebration. Book week was initiated with 'Narrative Nook' wherein students were acquainted with different genres of story writing viz Fables, Fairy Tales, Mythology and Adventure. Day 2 nurtured the creative instincts of students through 'Itsy, Bitsy, Artsy' as the students prepared Face mask of their favourite character in a Fable, a Puppet Book mark, and a mini picture book. Day 3 was 'Know your English' day. The students participated enthusiastically and made the event a great success.
BooK WEEK CELEBRATIoNS – DAY 4 & 5 \"Reading can open your mind to brilliant new words and take you to new levels of English language learning” The school was filled with the vibrancy of reading and learning together in joy, reverberating the nuances of book reading. The students experienced the joy of reading through various activities on Day 4 \"Bring A Book to Life \" wherein students came in their best couture and spoke about their favourite characters and narrated various stories. Day 5 A story telling session by a renowned master story teller, Ms. Simi Srivastava was conducted. The session was full of fun, laughter and learning for all students. A book fair was also organized in the school premises which was inaugurated by the school Principal Ms. Agalya Venkatesh along with primary students. She encouraged the students to become avid readers and explore the treasure houses of deep knowledge. The Book Week proved to be a great experience full of literary activities to enhance the reading and creative skills.
YouNg EXpLoRERS WEEK The Primary Wing of the school celebrated Young Explorers Week from 15th to 19th May 2023.The students of grades I to V participated with enthusiasm in this event. The objective of this event was not only to inculcate scientific attitude and research mindedness but also to create interest in Science. Class wise different activities were organized in school during this week. The celebrations commenced with Hands-on Experiments related to Density of water, Acid-base reaction, Properties of Magnets, Air pressure and Insulators and Conductors on Day 1. On Day 2, students participated in Role Play on different topics like Wild and Domestic animals, Useful herbs, Gadgets, Insectivorous plants and Endangered Animals. The highlights of Day 3 , were the models crafted by the students on –Types of houses, Seasons, Water Cycle, Organ Systems and Our Universe. The students got a chance to observe and learn several aspects of Science through these fun-filled activities.
DAY 4 AND 5 In continuation of the Young Explorers Week from 15th -19th May, Day 4, saw the creativity of the students cascading through the lovely artefacts created by them from waste items like juice cartons, kitchen towel rolls, plastic containers and newspaper. The students created beautiful and useful pen stands, bird feeders, planters, wall hangings and other decorative items which were a treat for the eyes. The highlight of the week were the special interactive sessions on different topics for the students, conducted by the expert faculty Ms. Anupa Kalia and Mr. Yogesh Kumar. The event culminated with Exhibition and Quiz show on different topics for different classes. The students actively participated in the Quiz show. The entire week witnessed students engaged in various activities, which encouraged them to talk about Science and learn several interesting aspects of Science.
VELS pRogRAMME The aim of education is the knowledge, not only of facts, but also, of values. Value Education leads to holistic development of the child. NEP emphasizes on the necessity of value education for all, especially in the formative years. NEP also advocates that values and life skills cannot be taught in isolation and should be integrated in the curriculum. VELS Programme- Value Education and Life Skills, is an MVN school initiative to foster positive attitude and essential life skills in the students and prepare them for a blissful life beyond the school. The first workshop under this programme was successfully conducted on 17th of May, 2023, for Classes I to V. The workshop was conducted by an Educator Ms. Lovely Ratra under the charismatic leadership of Principal, Ms Agalya Venkatesh and the able guidance of Coordinator, Ms Tanu Khatter. The workshop included PowerPoint Presentation, song, stories, videos and was conducted in an interactive manner where all the students were encouraged to share their viewpoint. It was a constructive learning experience for the students and successfully achieved its objective of nurturing the change makers of tomorrow.
WoRLD HEALTH DAY CELEBRATIoNSPhysical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body but also the basis of dynamic, creative and intellectual activity. The World Health Day is a global health awareness Day celebrated every year on 7th April. The theme for this year is 'Health For All'. The MVNites were sensitized to remain healthy by eating nutritious food, fruits and vegetables. They were also made aware about the importance of yoga, dancing and aerobics to remain fit and active. The kids enjoyed aerobics session and observed the special day by eating healthy food thereby keeping the very essence of the day.
BAISAKHI CELEBRATIoN Amidst the rich harvest, Across the lush greenery, Baisakhi has arrived, In all its majesty – so let’s rejoice and celebrate.” Keeping up with the tradition of celebrating all the festivals with great fervor and gaiety, Baisakhi celebrations were held at MVN, Sector 17 with great zeal and enthusiasm. Various well-planned activities were organised in all the classes to apprise the MVNites about the significance of celebrating this harvest festival. The students of Class 1 created beautifully coloured \"Baisakhi Scenery\" encompassing the colours associated with the festival. The students of classes 2 & 3 put in their best foot forward in \"Poster Making\" & \"Card Making Activity\" depicting the various aspects of this colourful festival. Class 4 students exhibited their oratory skills in \"Speak-On Activity\" and Class 5 students displayed their creative skills in \"Kite Making Activity\". It was a pleasure to see the students avidly participating in the activities and the objective behind organising these activities was well accomplished.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATIoNS \"We must aim for a greener, cleaner and healthier environment for our planet because it is our home\". Earth Day is observed on April 22 every year to highlight the importance of environment conservation. A green future is a prosperous future. To sensitize our students to become the crusaders of environment conservation, various hands-on activities were organized for the students of the primary wing. Grade I students actively participated in 'T-shirt printing' activity. Grade II had a ‘Speak on’ activity whereas Grade III visited a Nursery where they learnt more about plants. Grade IV children participated in a ‘Nukkad Natak’ and a rally and Grade V students celebrated the occasion by participating in a Fancy Dress Competition. \"Let every breath, every word and every step make the mother earth proud of us.\"
MoTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIoNS Education becomes powerful when it makes children informative and creative. On the occasion of *Mother’s Day*, the students of Primary Wing displayed their creative talents. The students of Grade I made attractive cards for their adorable mothers. Grade II students showcased their creative skills in Photo Frame making activity wherein they made beautiful photo frames for keeping the photo of their mothers. Grade III students made fascinating jewellery for their loving mothers. Grade IV students also made photo frames and added amazing adjectives for their mothers to them. Grade V students displayed their artistic talents by making pretty tissue paper flowers bouquet to be presented to their lovely mothers on the Mother's Day. These activities enhanced the creative skills of our young learners.
SAfE TouCH WoRKSHop Preparedness is the only way we can make our children safe and hence MVN school ,sector 17 organized a workshop on Safe touch for classes Nur to V by school counselor Ms.Shweta Jhamb . It’s important to teach children how to take ownership of their own body. What should he/she do if someone touches them inappropriately? Helping children identify their trusted circle of family members allows them to be confident about sharing any unpleasant incidences. Through lots of questioning , understanding was assured . Students equally participated in all the activities enthusiastically.
INCLuSIoN ACTIVITY “Alone we can do little; together we can do much\" -Helen Keller Group activities have invaluable benefits that can’t be found in solitary play and many other activities. These activities provide opportunities for the children to interact with their peers and develop social skills such as communication, cooperation, and teamwork. These activities can be a fun way for children to learn, make friends and build positive memories. To inculcate the habit of ‘Sharing is Caring’ in students of grade III to V an ‘Inclusion Activity’ based on ‘Ubuntu Philosophy’ was organized. In this activity musical chair was played with a twist wherein all players are joint winners and none is left out . Ubuntu Philosophy -\" I am because we are \" spreads the message of sharing and loving with compassion encompassing all. This activity filled the atmosphere of the primary wing with togetherness, happiness and joy. It also spreads the message that sharing is caring.
WoRLD ENVIRoNMENT DAY World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5th June every year. It spreads awareness and encourages actions for the protection of the environment. Keeping the welfare of the earth in mind, the students of the Primary Wing learnt and adopted eco-friendly activities like 'not wasting electricity and water, planting more trees, reusing and recycling waste, using fossil fuels wisely, feeding birds, keeping water for them, spending time in the lap of nature and many more. The students also came together to bring about the change through art form. The posters with slogans on the topic 'Save Earth' were also made by them to spread awareness among their families and friends. The activities aimed to make our future generations aware of practices and habits that can bring about change in our environment.
fATHER’S DAY \"A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.\" Modern Vidya Niketan, Sector 17 truly believes that the power of a father in a child's life is unmatched. MVNites of primary classes put in their best efforts to honour their superhero showering him with their love and affection in their own little ways. Here's a glimpse of the memories made together and looking forward to making many more.....
INTERNATIoNAL YogA DAY \"Yoga is the journey of the self through the self, to the self\" It plays a vital role in promoting health. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. Yoga has helped bring greatness to the lives of many people. It is a treasure that has been inherited by us so far and must now be imparted for the benefit of future generations. The International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness worldwide about the benefits of practising yoga. So, we MVN aim to teach our children the importance of physical health in life. The kids of the Primary Wing celebrated this day by doing various yoga asanas.
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