DAV NURSERY SCHOOL Outram Lines, Delhi EUPHORIA 2021 Session 2021-22
DAV NURSERY SCHOOL Outram Lines, Delhi Presents EUPHORIA 2021 Newsletter for the Session 2021-22
The guiding forces Dr. Punam Suri President, DAV College Managing Committee & Arya Pradeshik Pratinidhi Sabha Dr Suri is a Padma Shri Awardee, a national icon, and an eminent educationist. He has a futuristic approach to education, resulting in numerous administrative and educational reforms at DAV. We are privileged to have such a great leader helming the affairs. At DAV Nursery School, we are thankful for his astute and dynamic leadership. Dr. (mrs.)Nisha Peshin Director (PS II), DAV College Managing Committee An educationist par excellence, Dr. Peshin was originally responsible for revolutionizing the teaching methods and the pedagogical practices at DAV. An embodiment of woman empowerment, Dr. Peshin is the head of DAV Public Schools. Her educational and administrative expertise is invaluable. We are grateful to her for being the guiding light for our school since inception.
OUR PROLIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. R.K. Arya Mrs. Sneh Verma Sh. J.K. Kapoor Chairman Manager Member Mrs. Anita Wadhera Mrs. Adarsh Kohli Sh. Mamchand Rewaria Member Member Member
The Chairman’s ruminaTions Dear Principal, As we prepare ourselves for the first offline session in two years, I want to congratulate you on the completion of the session 2021-22. After having perfected the kinks of the online platform in 2020-21, session 2021-22 must have been a more smooth and organic journey. For this, you should feel proud and triumphant. Now, let us get ready for the re-entry of children into school. It may seem like a daunting task to acclimatize children to school life again; however, it shall prove to be a rewarding one as well. Students and teachers will experience a process of renewal and rebirth. I wish you the best of luck and wisdom during this process. I would recommend partnering with parents during this transition period, creating synergistic alliances, to aid the development of children. I hope teachers and parents can act as catalysts and facilitators for children’s continued growth. Once again, I wish you luck, success and accomplishment in the coming session 2022-23. Dr. R.K. Arya Chairman
The manaGer’s musinGs Dear Principal, After facing unprecedented times for the past two years, the world is ready to limp back to normalcy. As we pick up the pieces and start to move forward, we are faced with novel challenges and problems. The biggest challenge is re- adjusting to the ‘normal’ and finding our feet once again. Some children will re- enter school life, while others will enter school for the first time after experiencing online schooling for two years. While online schooling offers a semblance of offline learning experiences, it covers only a fragment of what we achieve in offline school. Therefore, the holistic development of students has been vastly hindered. Hence, students' transition into school life would be a challenge for which we must prepare ourselves. Our school has excellent infrastructure, a dedicated faculty and the superior pedagogical practices of DAV, making it a distinct and sought-after Nursery School. Therefore, we are more prepared to cater to the needs of the foundational years of a child than any other school. The confidence, determination and skills displayed by our students bear testimony to our efforts and excellence. In the coming session, our focus must be on strengthening our core areas so that we may be emboldened to overcome our shortcomings. We must find ways to make this early childhood experience rewarding and stimulating for our young ones. Find ways to partner with parents and create opportunities for students to learn, grow and flourish. It is a crucial session; make the most of it. I wish you success! Sneh Verma Manager
From The PrinCiPaL’s DesK Dear Parents, I am ecstatic to end this session on a positive note. Even though this year started in a state of panic, on the cusp of the second lockdown, it ended on a hopeful and life-affirming note. I thank you all for staying strong and cooperative during the tough times. Now, the worst is behind us as we step into a new era. For the first time in two years, we shall see our lovely children back in school. We are waiting with bated breath to welcome them back! Despite the dark times, the last session was successful and fruitful for students and teachers alike. Many exciting activities were conducted, and new initiatives were taken. As teachers became more comfortable and confident with teaching on the online platform, students became more motivated to learn and grow. For this, I applaud our excellent staff and faculty for working tirelessly and fearlessly. They remain determined, passionate and committed as ever, ready to take on the challenges of the new session. Even though online teaching provided an excellent substitute for offline experiences, it wasn’t always holistic or inclusive in its coverage. In the new session, we shall endeavour to correct the cognitive, emotional and social dents caused to children’s development in the past two years. With this resolve and armed with our commitment to excellence, we believe we can achieve the impossible again. This newsletter shall give you a sneak peek into the year gone by, but it shall also be a window into the collective effort and hard work of parents, students and teachers. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed curating it. Happy Reading! Regards Preeti Sethi Headmistress
THE DAV NURSERY SCHOOL FAMILY
EVENTS THAT BROUGHT US JOY! The chronicles of the co-curricular activities conducted on the online platform in 2021-22
VIDYAARAMBH SANSKAR We started the session 2021-22 with the Vidyaarambh Sanskar. Conducted as one of the 16 Sanskars of human life, Vidyaarambh marks the commencement of education for children. The ceremonial Hawan was conducted on the school premises with minimal staff and live-streamed on YouTube & Facebook.
Celebrating mother EARTH From handcrafted A celebration of the beauty, the paper bags to poster tenacity, and the generosity of Mother making competitions, our students dabbled Earth in different activities on the occasion of Earth Day to learn more about the many ways to protect our Mother Earth.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE day Dance Day is celebrated every year on 29th April, on the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. At DAV Nursery School, we treat it as a celebration of global cultures. Therefore, students are urged to explore and perform international dance forms. Year after year, students give us breathtaking performances.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Laughter Yoga Meditation Aasanas Pranayams Yoga disciplines the mind and the body. It also contributes to increased attention span in children. On Yoga Day, students of all classes were made aware of the benefits of Yoga and the types of Yoga. They performed different Yoga asanas to commemorate the day. “Yoga is like Music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” – B.K.S. Iyenger
WORLD Environment day To preserve the environment and create a greener world, our young learners planted saplings on the occasion of World Environment Day.
INTERNATIONAL paper bag day In an attempt to encourage children to ‘Go Green’ and avoid the usage of plastic bags, we celebrated the International Paper Bag Day. Students created handcrafted paper bags out of waste paper to mark the occasion.
A celebration of FREEDOM Independence Day marks a specific event and date in history. However, it is primarily a celebration of our freedom and rights. This year, our children explored new meanings of freedom, namely, freedom from COVID and freedom from the various social evils. Independence Day- themed art & craft made the celebration more colourful and vibrant for our tiny tots.
SUPERMOMS! During the pandemic, women have been the most affected by the pressures of multi-tasking and familial expectations. They have had to curb their instincts and interests constantly. To give a creative outlet to the mothers of our school, we organized an online Food Art Activity for our talented mothers.
Friendship day Tokens of friendship, crafted with love!
NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY To revive the roots of handloom and the ancient crafts of India, the Government celebrates National Handloom Day on 7th August. Our students wore gorgeous handloom attire and spoke about the spWeciOalRdLaDy to educate and sensitize about the importance.
Janamshtami celebration Our playful ‘Krishnas’ and adorable ‘Radhas’ made Janamashtami joyful and colourful with their creative crafts.
VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY FOR VIJAYADASHAMI Students staged a virtual Ramayana on the occasion of Dusshera. The significance of the festival and its many forms were also depicted. The histrionics of our young artists made us proud!
THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND JOY With colours, lights and crafts, Diwali turned out to be a festive extravaganza for our young ones
TRICK OR TREAT? Halloween traditions date back to the Celtics, who used to have bonfires on the night of Halloween to ward off evil elements. It has become a costume party/celebration of different cultural, historical, or literary characters in modern times. Students dressed up in quirky costumes in this online event and described their characters.
Panache 2021 The second edition of our Inter-School Talent soirée, Panache was hosted in October 2021. This year, we journeyed backwards to our Hindu scriptures, epics and their teachings. We retraced our steps to learn and imbibe from our mythological examples. We also made a journey inward to reconnect with our spirituality in the process. The events in this competition were an eclectic blend of inspirations from Hindu mythology, festive Influences and spiritual musings. Over 30 schools from Delhi and NCR participated in this competition, and the response was overwhelming. Moreover, we enjoyed collaborating with teachers and students across schools.
DECK THE HALLS, CHRISTMAS IS HERE! On the eve of Christmas, we hosted a virtual special assembly. Students performed popular carols, the nativity play and celebratory dance performances on the occasion.
Celebrating mathematics on RAMANUJAN DAY To honour the memory of the gifted mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan, students participated in various mathematical activities and drills.
REPUBLIC DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION The virtual assembly for Republic Day was infused with patriotic fervour and flavour. Students from all classes presented a variety of performances to depict and represent the multitudinous shades of India.
THE RINGS OF SPRING! Basant Panchami was a sunny affair with a host of unique activities and performances. From spring-themed crafts to food art, from dance performances to a face painting activity, it was a joyous celebration of the onset of spring. We also conducted a Hawan in school to mark and celebrate the occasion.
WELCBOAMCKEOBNATCHKE CTAOMSPCUHS!OOL! As per the Government mandate, DAV Nursery School reopened its doors to students in March 2022. For many students, it was the first tryst with offline schooling; for the others, it was a re-entry. It was refreshing, exhilarating, and invigorating to have our lovely children back on the campus!
AU REVOIR Students of all classes came together to bid adieu to our Virtual Farewell to Class 3 first batch of class 3. Being the pioneers, the students of class 3 made us proud with their brilliance, talent, perseverance and determination during session 2021-22.
AU REVOIR Virtual Farewell to Class 3 The hour-long farewell ceremony included a welcome dance, a Comic Qawwali, a play on the fun & trials of school life and dance performances by our beautiful teachers. Teachers and students carefully curated all the performances to evoke nostalgia.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BATCH OF 2021-22 CLASS 3 “Farewell is not a breach but merely an expansion.”
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 2021-22
THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF OUR PRE-NURSERY LILACS Drip- drop rain on my head! Monsoon Activities with our tiny tots… Baisakhi Bash Students of class Pre- Nursery surprised us with their artistic flair through their Baisakhi- themed art.
THE CURIOUS LEARNERS OF CLASS NURSERY COLOUR APPRECIATION DAYS For the introduction of primary colours. WATER EXPERIMENTS Stimulating the scientific temperament and creating curiosity through everyday experiments.
THE CURIOUS LEARNERS OF CLASS NURSERY CLAY PLAY “The world is but a canvas to the imagination.” GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Students of class Nursery created unique and innovative gifts to show appreciation for their grandparents on the occasion of Grandparents Day.
PRE-PRIMARY CHILDREN AND THEIR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERIES SHAPE WEEK CELEBRATION Our Pre-Primary students learnt about the basic shapes in this week-long celebration, designed to encourage students to find shapes all around them.
PRE-PRIMARY CHILDREN AND THEIR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERIES Laughing our way through the World Laughter Day! THE PLATES OF INDIA! To celebrate India’s patriotic sentiment, the students of class KG used innovative plating techniques to match the colours of our national flag.
The LEARNING EXPLORATIONS of our FIRST graders OUR LITTLE CLOCKMAKERS Students of class 1 fashioned beautiful clocks out of waste material for gaining a practical understanding of clocks. The innovative Chefs of class 1!
The LEARNING EXPLORATIONS of our THE FIRST graders CULINARY VIRTUAL LEMON ARTISTS BALANCING RACE Our first Students of class 1 graders participated in a virtual experimented with gorgeous lemon balancing race. food art on Each student was asked Basant to balance a lemon on a Panchami spoon and walk for a specified period of time.
The educational experiences of our VIRTUAL second graders RENDEZVOUS WITH JUNGLE ANIMALS Students paid a virtual visit to the jungles of Africa and learnt about exotic animals, while looking chic in their safari attire. SHAPES’ SHINDIG Students fashioned shapes using matchsticks and clay dough in this novel activity.
The educational experiences of our second graders Seed Germination Experiment to gain a better understanding of plants. Virtual Culinary Adventures during the ‘Chef of the Day’ Activity.
THE LEARNING CRUSADES of our third graders Young Scientists The Experiential Learning Curriculum involving Scientific Experiments Sodoku Soirée Conducted as a part of the Experiential Learning Curriculum, Sodoku activities helped boost mental math skills.
THE LEARNING CRUSADES of our third graders My favourite international destination As a part of this unique project, students of class 3 explored different international destinations and presented facts about them. Art Integrated Learning To encourage students to protect endangered species, we conducted a poster making activity wherein students researched and explored the concept of endangered species.
THE LEARNING CRUSADES of our third graders A lesson in history! Students of class 2 recreated the tools used by the early man using modelling clay Slogan Jamboree In an attempt to hone children’s creative writing skills, we conducted a slogan- writing activity. We encouraged students to compose slogans on the importance of trees.
EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION A host of innovative curricula was introduced as a part of our online schooling during the past year. While the General Knowledge Curriculum encourages exploration and discovery, the English Conversation Curriculum is designed to transform children into more fluent and confident English speakers.
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