MERAKI-OCTOBER 2020

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEWSLETTER • Vision and Mission • Gandhi Jayanti Celebration • World Habitat Day • International Day of Girl Child Special Assembly • Goenkan’s Café • C.V.Raman Club Inauguration • Webinar for Grade 9 • Navaratri Week • Online Art Competition • KG Kids Fashion Show • Video Jockey • GK Online Test • Word Wizard • Star Student • Student and Parent Testimonial

VISION GDGPS, Purnea aims to provide quality education with very high standards to all the students. We look forward to inspire every child and bring out their highest learning potential. Each and every child is nurtured with the education we offer. We make our children adapt to new technologies along with awareness and critical thinking. MISSION Our focus is to adopt a holistic approach that enables each child to inculcate the values of harmony, tolerance, peace, honesty, integrity and dignity with an environment of opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. Our program is planned to promote and maintain a safe environment that creates an opportunity for children to develop and grow in a positive manner through appropriate role modelling. HIGHER>STRONGER>BRIGHTER

Gandhi Jayanti Celebration Walking on the path of truth and non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi has played an important role in India's freedom struggle from the British rule. Various events are organized in the country on the occasion of his birth anniversary, but due to the outbreak of Corona virus epidemic this year his birth anniversary was not celebrated in a usual grand manner. However, the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti was made special by celebrating it in a virtual way even in the midst of the epidemic. We made this festival memorable by celebrating his birth anniversary, 2nd October in a special way, so we encouraged our kids for self health and home cleanliness drive on the day as a part of the awareness program. They were asked to perform self cleanliness by keeping themselves hygienic by frequently washing hands, brushing teeth, cutting nails, bathing and wearing clean clothes. Students also recorded their video of self cleanliness and spoke about the benefits of self hygiene. Our KG children also celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi to commemorate the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a pioneer of truth and non-violence. It was a sincere effort by our little Goenkans and the highlight of the program was the cleanliness drive where they helped their parents clean their house, garden, room, etc to give a deep insight into the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi and encouraged everyone to think about his vision of ‘Swachh Bharat’. A special speech with Gandhian quotes and messages made everyone think more about this iconic leader. All our Students were imbued with Gandhian values and thoughts. They vowed to become proud citizens of India and this World.

Gandhi Jayanti Celebration

WORLD HABITAT DAY World habitat day is celebrated every year on the first Monday of October month. It is celebrated to encourage people about the need of safe shelter and healthy environment. It aims to tell that everyone is responsible for the habitat of our future generations to come. So to make our students aware about the importance of habitat we asked them to do an activity. They were asked to perform an assembly on World Habitat day that started with universal prayer followed by pledge, news and a speech on the importance of world habitat day with props.

International Day Of Girl Child The 11th of October is celebrated every year as International Girl Child Day. A day to recognize the struggles every girl faces in her life. A special assembly was conducted on the 5th of October on account of this occasion wherein our little Goenkans threw light on the importance of this day. The children were very thrilled to express their thoughts on empowerment of girls. They dressed up and spoke about different professions and how they feel about the fact that girls are as capable as boys. The day emphatically brought home the point that saving, educating and empowering girls is the need of the hour.

International Day Of Girl Child Celebration

World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on 16th of October, to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Our school, GDGPS organised an activity, The Goenkan’s Chef Café, on account of this occasion. Our kids dressed like chefs and prepared healthy food items and explained the whole recipe and its benefits. This activity was for all the students from KG to grade 9. Students were asked to prepare healthy recipes with the help of their parents. The kids were asked to use only healthy ingredients like fresh fruits and vegetables. They recorded videos of themselves preparing healthy recipes and also mentioned the benefits of their dish. The motive behind this activity was to make our students realise the benefits of consuming healthy fresh food that meet the relevant food quality and safety. WORLD FOOD DAY- GOENKAN’S CAFE

WORLD FOOD DAY CELEBRATION GOENKAN’S CAFE

C.V.RAMAN CLUB INAUGURATION A special assembly was conducted by our students on the occasion of C.V. Raman Club Inauguration that started with the universal prayer song followed by the theme song of the month and pledge. Different activities were performed by the kids. The students of grade 1 to 3 performed a character portrayal on different scientists. The students of grade 4 to 6 had a discussion on some important inventions and discoveries from scientists like Thomas Alva Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, etc. Students of grade 7 to 9 prepared a news bulletin on the 1st scientist in the world and 5 scientists who are alive today. In the news bulletin the students also mentioned various discoveries done by these famous scientists.

C.V.RAMAN CLUB INAUGURATION

Webinar for Grade 9 Students Memory is the gathering of information and storing it in our brain which is retained throughout. As we come to a particular situation, our brain cells activate and bring back the information and we embrace the memories. Concentration is compiling all things together or attention towards something. Memory and concentration go hand in hand. If we concentrate towards a particular thing, the memory is saved in our brain in the subconscious mind as data, which does not get deleted but fades away with time. To not let information fade away, the basic practice is meditation and engagement in creative activities. So, to explore this aspect of self understanding, a webinar was organized for grade 9 students by Dr. MGV Seethapathy on how to develop memory and concentration. Many students, parents and teachers were a part of this successful webinar.

NAVARATRI WE EEKvery year Navaratri is celebrated by playing Dandiya and Garba in the school’s campus. But unfortunately, this time it was not possible in this pandemic situation. Keeping the festive spirit alive in such times, our school, GDGPSP celebrated online Navaratri week from 19th October to 22nd October. During Navaratri days students were asked to record videos of speeches on the significance of Navadurga. They also dressed up in different avatars of Navadurga. This is how they celebrated Navaratri week to commemorate and invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in various forms. KG department also organized Dussehra program on 22nd October. Our KG kids performed various activities including speeches on Dussehra, Navadurga and Dandiya Raas. Students dressed up and spoke about all the nine forms of Durga. The main aim of the speech was to depict that Goddess Durga is the supreme symbol of power and strength and that 'Shakti' is within every woman or man. Students understood that Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being and teaches us how to fight evil forces.

NAVARATRI WEEK CELEBRATION

Online Art Competition During this corona virus pandemic, GDGPSP has organized an online art competition which is open for every non-Goenkan student of grade 1 to 9 from any school in the country. There are 3 categories in this art competition which holds huge scholarship amounts each along with gifts and certificates. The 1st prize is a scholarship worth Rs. 50,000/- for one student in each category. The 2nd Prize is a scholarship worth Rs. 25,000/- for 5 students in each category. The 3rd prize is a scholarship worth Rs. 10,000/- for 10 students in each category. So, a total number of 48 winners are eligible to win these massive rewards.

KG Kids Fashion Show Focusing on enhancing the talents of our kids is what GDGPS has always believed in. Our KG kids have left us amazed with their confidence and competitive spirits in the online fashion show organised by our school. They walked the ramp with great pride and charisma. The little models endeared the audience with their adorable looks and dresses. Decked up in the traditional clothes of different states, these kids stole everyone’s heart by their inspiring speeches, messages and expressions. Some of them also delivered a speech in the regional language of the state that they were dressed up in. Such activities help boost the self-esteem of our students, which in turn helps them to grow up into the best version of themselves.

Video Jockey The Radio Jockey and Video Jockey channel of GDGPSP has been helping our students improve their public speaking skills and groom their personality. It also makes them outspoken and confident speakers. It gives our children an opportunity to express themselves and talk about all their work that they do. It is always nice to see our students sounding like they are hosting a stage show. They also interview their parents as they are the RJs or VJs for the day. The Video Jockey Club helps our kids come out of their shell and speak their hearts out. This is one of the many activities we do in our school so that we can nurture and help our kids grow into strong and outspoken leaders. Khatti Meethi Baatein…

GK ONLINE TEST GK online test is conducted for all our students every month. The motive behind this test is to make our students learn and grow on a personal as well as academic level. To make them understand the importance of knowing what is happening around them. Apart from GK online test, a Quiz on continents and their countries was also organized which was actively enjoyed by every student. One winner from each class is rewarded and recognised as the GK Icon of the month.

WORD WIZARD Every month we organise Word Wizard for our students. It helps them learn new words and write creatively. They also listen to English news channels as well as read the newspaper to investigate new words of English language. We also give them some topics to create their own write-ups. After writing it they upload that on the school’s online portal. It helps them improve their vocabulary. All the topics and words are different for every grade. At the end of every month, one student from every class is recognised as the Word Wizard. Word Wizards for October 1A - Reeyansh Modi 1B – Paridhi Dalmia 2A – Arham Imam 2B – Yahvi Golecha 3A – Samar Pratap Singh 3B – Md. Hamza Ansari 4A – Aditi Agarwal 4B – Mitali Jain 5A – Jahnavi Khemka 5B – Adya Srivastava 6A – Om Bhagat 6B – Tripti Agarwal 7A – Sahil Aziz 7B – Sajya Nair 8A – Sashank Agarwal 8B – Dhruv Kr.Sultania 9A – Ishan Rai 9B – Prachi Mishra

STAR STUDENT Every month an outstanding student in every class is recognized as the STAR STUDENT of the month. Students are selected on the basis of monthly attendance, innovation submission, courteousness, submission of MDCP work, regular delivery of morning assembly, positive attitude, participation in GK icon and Word Wizard. Every student, regardless of their ability, can be a star. WORK HARD AND BE A STAR NEXT MONTH!! Star Students for October 1A – Abhiraj Mehta 1B – Arsh Kujur 2A - Palak Jain 2B - Abhiraj Abhik 3A - Yaksh 3B – Devendra Jaiswal 4A – Aditi Agarwal 4B – Prayan Gautam 5A – Krish Keshri 5B - Aarika Bhaskar 6A - Om Bhagat 6B - Tripti Agarwal 7A - Ritika Kashyap 7B - Riya Daulani 8A - Shaiwal Deep 8B – Dhruv Sultania 9A - Ishan Rai 9B – Prachi Mishra UKG – Aroshi Kumari

Parent Testimonial Hi, I am Shaista, mother of Myra Gurumaita and Mayukh Gurumaita. I want to share my views and experience regarding online classes as a parent. I am completely satisfied with the curriculum which is very well designed and encourages students to become confident and grooms their personality. It is always better to do something instead of doing nothing at all. I appreciate Principal ma’am, all the teachers and faculty members of GDGPSP for putting their efforts in online classes. Taking online classes has been a very welcome move for students as well as parents and as a parent I have also been learning a lot from these classes. It is also giving me an opportunity to work more closely with my children. Parents are learning new things and children are also grasping more as they understand their mother’s language fast. It enhances the creativity and confidence of my child. So, I would like to thank all the faculty members of GDGPSP for all the effort they have put in. Thank you Regards, Shaista Gurumaita Mother of Myra Gurumaita

Student Testimonial I'm Adya Srivastava of grade 5'B'. I have been attending my classes from April. I noticed the hard work our teachers put into every class and every subject. I'm very thankful to my teachers. I have understood each and every topic which we have covered till now. Thank you, Adya Srivastava Grade - 5 B

Parent Testimonial I really appreciate G.D Goenka, Purnea. They have proven that a child can learn even while sitting at home in this critical time. My daughter learns many good values from this school. The teachers are doing extra hard work and paying attention to the weakness of all the children and helping them convert their weakness into strengths. Regards, Jagriti Parent of Adya Srivastava

Student Testimonial I think the online classes and activities are very well planned and laid out, things are easy for me to follow. The work load ( h.w. & test ) was just enough, so I could finish everything within the given time, learn about the topics and not feel over loaded and rushed. The online classes have been totally enriching and helpful. The concepts are explained in detail and all doubts are cleared regularly. Regards, Cherry Kumari Grade 8

Parent Testimonial I, mother of Cherry Kumari would like to submit my feedback regarding online classes that your school is providing during this lockdown period. I would like to inform you that we are fully satisfied with this online mode of education during this unavoidable circumstance. Our ward is able to easily grasp concepts of different subjects through this online facility. We also appreciate the effort of teachers and we are thankful for their consistent cooperation with students. We wish for the safety of all. Regards, Soni Agarwal Mother of Cherry