ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21

FROM AMMA'S HEART AMMA put the responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic squarely on the shoulders of humankind’s selfish, boundless exploitation of Mother Nature. “ ,”Nature has been sending us many indicators regarding this for quite some time Amma . “ ,said But man has refused to see hear or acknowledge even the strongest of these . .messages The bad habits we have acquired have become our nature They have gradually . .shaped human behaviour and our way of living Our ego has not allowed us to change We ’ . ’ —thought this situation wouldn t last long But our intellect s calculations even those of — .modern science were wrong Humankind remains helpless and defenceless before the .”coronavirus , -Yet Amma said the need of the hour was not fault finding or feeling guilty but casting .away idleness and engaging in dharmic action with intense alertness and courage Amma :then listed seven guidelines she felt humanity needs to follow moving forward 1. , .As much as possible keep your body and mind under control 2. , .Maintain a regular spiritual practice at least to a small extent 3. .Make protecting Nature a part of your daily routine 4. .Do not belittle the forces of Nature and see them as inferior 5. .See life from a broader perspective 6. .Create a balance between your selfish and selfless interests 7. — .Acknowledge and obey the universal laws set by God the supreme authority ,Amma clarified that COVID is not a punishment from Nature but a warning to help . “humankind correct its behaviour We may feel that such times of crisis are a form of ,” . “ ’ .punishment from Nature she said But don t take it like that Treat it as a clarion call . ,from Nature for us to mend our ways Think of it as a shock treatment from God or , .Nature to prevent us from doing worse things Both Mother Earth and Mother Nature . ,are considered as paragons of patience However man has taken this patience as a . ’ .”license of commit all manner of atrocities It s time to correct this mistake

“COVID19 has ushered in a time of change and forced exemplary shifts in many areas of life. It has forced us to change around the traditional methods of teaching and has been successful in bringing vast change in the system of education.” We are all aware that School closures due to the pandemic, has handicapped the students life all over the world. Not just academics but also their mental, physical and emotional well-being has been hugely affected. In response to the present situation, educators have - . .Brni Rekha N been instrumental in switching over to the completely new platform of Virtual teaching to enable continuity of learning. The video conferencing tool has been a boon through which teachers have been able to meet students regularly which has helped in keeping the teacher-student relationship intact. Moreover this has also made parent-teacher-student collaboration positive and transparent. By the introduction of Virtual schooling we have stepped on to a new trend of the blended learning model which is gaining popularity. We have to acknowledge that virtual school is not just about taking a lesson through a video conferencing tool; it involves a modular shift in pedagogy. The balance of online and offline tasks is a critical aspect to consider while designing the timetable and lesson plan. Huge efforts have been put by the management and staff to enable this complete shift in the system work successfully at the School level. Even before training the students, we have trained ourselves to provide a smooth and error free experience of learning to the students. This model has helped learning to continue beyond the four walls of the classroom, allowing students’ choice and flexibility to learn at their pace, creating more opportunities for collaborative tasks along with providing opportunities to rethink the mode of assessments & feedback. Virtual education has opened up possibilities of rethinking the methods of teaching & learning. We also need to acknowledge that the transition to virtual learning can be challenging for all stakeholders. Parents will have to think differently about how to equip their children in the virtual learning space; how to create structures and routines that allow their children to be successful; and how to support their learning journey while considering the emotional well-being as well. Schools like hospitals are caregivers and we, as a school will fall back on the school framework of Relevance, Relationship and Rigour to support parents in this process of creating meaningful engagement with their children. I think all educators need a pat on their back for their immense efforts and passion towards providing education even during times of such pandemic and at the cost of their own health. As everyone we too are going through the adversities but at the same time are being positive in serving the generation ahead by always being there with them. Your support and co-operation will be much appreciated.

Aum Namah Shivaya Jeettika Unnithan Dear Readers, A school magazine is an integral part of any educational organization that brings forth creativity, talents and contributions of every student. It offers a befitting space not only for students, but also teachers to develop their own power of expression and critical thinking. On 20th March 2020, when all schools and colleges pan India were closed after a lot of apprehensions, we were clueless about the 'New Normal'. As virtual classes were introduced, everyone including our newly admitted little tots assented to the change almost immediately. It gives me immense pleasure to showcase various activities conducted online throughout the year via this E-Magazine Amritanidhi. Amma quotes that our attitude towards life should be like a child who is endowed with tremendous humility, patience and faith. In such manner, we can keep on learning. And that's exactly we Amritians followed. We should have the ability to accept and adapt everything that comes our way. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our Principal Brni.Rekha who gave me an opportunity to paint the canvas with my creativity. The compilation of this wonderful e-magazine has been successful by her valuable guidance and instant support. Her innovative ideas and the ability to see the unseen has always boosted me to design the best as per the situation. I would like to sincerely thank all the teachers who supported with every initiative and provided the best to all the students. The overwhelming response of the students along with their parents grew stronger with every activity throughout the year. Amidst the current pandemic situation, the only thing that enlivens us is the optimistic HOPE, which is the true essence of life. With the hope and anticipation to see all our young Champs back in school soon, I send across positivity and strength to each one of you. Enjoy every moment in life, because time only knows to move ahead. Until then, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE. I am sure reading the same shall leave you nostalgic.



CHAMPIONS OF AMRITA VIDYALAYAM iOM Gold Silver Bronze Nivitha Dutta Anjana S Satyaranjan N Vihaan Sodha Arjun Navale Saiansh Kumar Arnav Dawale Samar Shibe Yogini P Kanisha Singh Manawa Vichare Atharva W Tvisha Sodha Arnav Jadhav Bipul Kumar Atharva Kadam Divyal Patil Special Achievement Aradhay Kadam C S Manushri Akash Nair Manya Goswami Darshit Salian

iOS Gold Silver Bronze Vihaan Sodha Arjun Navale Manya G Darshit Salian Ahana Prasad Sanchit Sinha Yash Kamble Tvisha Sodha Yashwitha Y Kaustubh Thorat G K Keerthiraj Gaurang W Sanskruti P Lulu Fathima Akhil Nair Nidhi Shetty Sayan Dutta Bipul Kumar Avyaie Rajaram Khushboo Kumari Divyal Patil Anirudh Samar Shibe Akshay K P Special Achievement C S Manushri Akash Nair Anand G Ishwar V Chirag Mali Atharva Kadam

iOEL Gold Silver Bronze Nivitha Dutta Arjun Navale Anjana Sreedhar Anand Gopakumar Manya Goswami Saiansh Kumar Sanchit Sinha Durva Sawant Ahana Prasad Kanisha Singh P M Aishwarya G K Keerthiraj Avyaie Rajaram Lulu Fathima Sayan Dutta Atharva Kadam Special Achievement Sairaj Sawant C S Manushri Akash Nair

SKGK Gold Silver Bronze Arjun Navale C S Manushri Manya Goswami Arnav Dawale Ahana P Anand Gopakumar Jagiyaseni Sahu Mahi D Rutuja Gaokar Chetan Sahu Yashwitha Y Khushboo Kumari Rugveda G Special Achievement Sanchit Sinha

No.of students participated : 30 GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C IInd Prize : KARAN S IInd Prize IIIrd Prize IInd Prize : CHINMAY J RITHVIKA JAGIYASENI SAHU IIIrd Prize : SWARAJ B CHIKANE CONSOLATION CONSOLATION ANAND GOPAKUMAR SANMITA DESHPANDE SHRISHA DAPTARE JUEE JADHAV GROUP D GROUP E GROUP F IIIrd Prize IIIrd Prize IInd Prize SRADHANSU DEO DIKSHA MHATRE NIDHI SHETTY CONSOLATION CONSOLATION CHETAN SAHU SNEHANSU DEO

TEACHERS GO TECHIE Dr. Neetu Vijayvergiya The year 2020 has been very challenging to human race due to the ongoing pandemic. But it has given us enormous opportunities also to survive and thrive in tough times. We as a country has not only taken this challenge on face but have come out stronger on many fronts one such is developing robust infrastructure for online education system. Though a lot was happening in developing online education system in the country before the pandemic, the onset of pandemic made us realize its true value and benefits. Due to our existing infrastructure and our thrust on going digital, we were quickly able to shift to imparting online education to students which was unthinkable a few years back. The most important and early advantage of online education system was that students were not deprived of education for a long and unknown time. With quick innovations and improvisation by many agencies together, including government and private institutes, we have seen a lot many options available to increase the number of students to get online education, along with developing various tools for teachers and students to become part of online education. Online education was made possible very quickly for primary level students to college goers and it reach was also enhanced. With basic thing in place, the concerned agencies then moved to enhance the quality and contents of online education. Online education allows more transparent and elaborate way of teaching. Mrs.Sangeetha Anil Online teaching is defined as any educational activity that requires a student to complete some learning or assessment activity via a personal computer and a connection to a network. Another benefit arising from this is that students are able to study where they want to study there is no need to make their way to a campus. Also students are able to access their lessons more than once. While a lecture is given once, online materials can be accessed at any time.

Mrs. Sayantani GuhaRoy Efficiency - Online learning offers teachers an efficient way to deliver lessons to students. Online learning has a number of tools such as videos, PDFs, podcasts, and teachers can use all these tools as part of their lesson plans. By extending the lesson plan beyond traditional textbooks to include online resources, teachers are able to become more efficient educators.2.Accessibility Of Time And Place. Another advantage of online education is that it allows students to attend classes from any location of their choice. It also allows schools to reach out to a more extensive network of students, instead of being restricted by geographical boundaries. Additionally, online lectures can be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference. This allows students to access the learning material at a time of their comfort. Thus, online learning offers students the accessibility of time and place in education.3.Affordability- Another advantage of online learning is reduced financial costs. Online education is far more affordable as compared to physical learning. This is because online learning eliminates the cost points of student transportation, student meals, and most importantly, real estate. Additionally, all the course or study materials are available online, thus creating a paperless learning environment which is more affordable, while also being beneficial to the environment.4.Improved Student Attendance. Mrs. Sushma Naidu With schools closed due to Pandemic, the government has been encouraging online education to achieve academic continuity. Most high-end institutions have made the switch smoothly using online platforms such as Microsoft teams, zoom, google classrooms etc., while many still find it a herculean task. The challenges of online education are multifaceted. It is time that we understand the realms of online education. But the moment online education moves from an optional to the only form of learning, and that too long term, the bad and the ugly slowly become evident. India is beginning to get a taste of this now. Using the internet for entertainment is common, but for online lessons is a big challenge. Teachers may not be well-versed with creating digital content, and conveying it effectively online. A sudden expectation from them to upgrade, and from students to adapt, is unfair but it made both the student and teacher technological savvy at the same time, as someone rightly quoted - Necessity is the mother of invention. However, Body language and eye contact, which are important cues for the teacher and are difficult to perceive in an online class. To Enhance The Learning Process In Online Education: 1.Courses Empowered With Videos. 2. Embrace The Power Of Communication 3. Use IT Tools, Apps& Resources. 4. Collaborative Learning 5. Implement Virtual Reality (VR) 6. Guide Teacher Performance. Every innovative approach comes with a price. It's challenging to put them in action !

Mrs. Anagha Zarkar २०२०-२१ हे वष हणजे सवच अथाने बदलाचे आ ण कलयुगाचे दशन घडवणारे ठरल.े शाळा ऑनलाईन या ा लागतील असा वचारही कधी मनाला शनू गेला न हता; पण ते घडले आ ण यश वीरी या पार ही पडल.े खूप वगे ळा अनुभव आला मलु ांनाऑनलाईन शकवताना. नेहमी वगात शांत बसणारी मलु े खूप मनमोकळे पणाने बोलू लागली.तर काही मुले आनंदाने व वध उप म क लागली .के वळ श कानं ी बोलावे मुलानं ी ऐकावे हे न घडता मुलानं ी न ा तं ानांची मा हती श कानं दली यामुळे आ हालाही खपू गो ी शकता आ या. आज या पढ ला techno savvy हटले जाते ते काही खोटे नाही . व ा यान बरोबर पालकाचं ाही सकारा मक तसाद यामुळे ऑनलाईन श णाची ही योत अखंड तेवत ठे वणे या वष श य झाल.े आयु यातील एक अनमोल असा हा अनभु व सवच श क वगाला घते ा आला. Mrs. Reshma Nair The year 2020 was a daunting phase for all, bringing about a substantial change in the very way we lived. It did prove that behind ever challenging door, lay spaces of opportunities. A whole new realm of virtual life beamed up. E-Learning became the new mantra for educators and students. As classrooms were replaced with the virtual ones, the students and teachers braced themselves to face the E-World stoically, thus ensuring continuity of learning. Learning became fun with gamefied visuals, interactive assignments and vibrant presentations. It eliminated the barriers of distance with several attending lectures from their home towns. For the shy and reserved, chat box came to the rescue as queries were posted without hesitation. Although online education cannot replace a classroom education, it has proved to be an effective supplement to those who crave for knowledge. E-Learning, despite its ingenuity does have its share of limitations, like social isolation, lack of connectivity and the urge to be dishonest during assessments. Nevertheless, online education is a warehouse of potential future and is here to stay. On a lasting note it was commendable to witness- the efforts of the parents who did their utmost to facilitate learning at home, the teachers who embraced the digitised world with a smile and lastly the students who coped with the transition responsibly.

Mrs. Bavina V Marchande In E-learning, the students study from home or any other place, that is most convenient for them. They can acquire learning material online. The study materials in online education could be texts, audio, notes, videos, and images. Mrs. Aruna A Poojary Online learning is one of the imminent trends in the education sector around the globe. This mode of learning is done through the internet. With advanced and upgraded technologies, this mode of learning has been made simpler. Online Education is also preferred in higher learning Institutions. Mrs. Minu M Pandey परू ी नया को वड-19 के इस महामारी से गजु र रही ह।ै हर े पर इसका असर पड़ा है श ा पर इसका असर सबसे यादा आ है य क देश का भ व य इससे भा वत हो रहा है। ब े घर म कै द होकर रह गए कू ल बंद हो गया और श ा पर एक बड़ा च ह लग गया । ऐसे म ऑनलाइन श ा णाली एक बेहतर वक प बनकर सामने आई । नई तकनीक से श क को प र चत कराया गया और घर बैठे ब को पढ़ाने क सु वधा क गई। यह परू ी तरह से एक नई चनु ौती थी । श ण सं ा के लए, श क के लए और ब के लए भी । कई तरह क सम या का सामना करते ए भी ऑनलाइन श ा णाली पछले 8 महीन से सफलतापवू क चल रही है । इसका ये ब त हद तक कू ल को जाता है जो इसक व ा करके दे रहे ह इसके बाद श क क कड़ी महे नत और छा का तभागी होना, यह सब इसक सफलता के मूल कारण है । कस कार इस महामारी के दौर म भी ब को श त करने का काय नरंतर चलता रहा इस णाली को जारी रखना एक मह वपूण आव यकता बन चकु ह।ै आव यकता यह भी है क इस णाली म कु छ संशोधन कए जाए। जन छा को यह सु वधा उपल नह हो सकती है कु छ तकनीक कारण या आ थक कारण क वजह से जो इस णाली का लाभ नह उठा पा रहे ह उनके बारे म श ण सं ा और सरकार को उपाय सलु झाने क आव यकता है। श क के इस यास म पूण सहभा गता क आव यकता है ब क च बनी रहे इसके लए यह आव यक है क उनक ऑनलाइन लाससे को सी मत समय के लए रखा जाए। पा म को कम करके रोजमरा के जीवन से जुड़ी ग त व धय को शा मल कया जाए और परी ा को बो झल ना करते ए ब क मता का मू याकं न आसानहो

WEBINAR FOR STUDENTS NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY October is celebrated as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) globally.The Internet is today’s backbone for all kind of online services, and it has given rise to various features such as Social Media, Online Shopping, Digital Payments, e-Education, e-Health and the list goes on. In the current pandemic situation where Work from Home is a reality for most and Digital services are on the rise, so are cyber attacks. In order to bring attention to Cyber Security and as a concentrated effort to stay safe and secure online, NCSAM is celebrated all over the world. Dr. N.Deotale, HOD-Computer Engineering and Information Technology, conducted a webinar on 24th October 2020. Students from grade VI enthusiastically participated in the interactive webinar and received the necessary knowledge about the following : 1. History of Cyber Crime 2. What is Virus 3. Types of Cyber Crime 4. What are the various Cyber Attacks faced 5. Need of Cyber Security 6. Types of Viruses and worms 7. Types of Hackers 8. How to safeguard our computer from virus and hackers 9. Malware 10. Use of strong passwords. MAZHI VASUNDHARA CLEANLINESS DRIVE The cleanliness drive and the online educative/awareness programme on COVID-19 initiated by Heart Foundation founder, Dr.Jaykar Ellis along with Dr.Dhanya Dharampal, NMMC Commissioner Mr. Abhijit Bangar and Mrs. Sujata Dhole on 18th Feb 2021, through a YouTube channel was commendable. Teachers from standard II to X shared the link during their online class and made sure that all students participate actively.The educational video was interesting and well informative. The Information shared by Mr.Bangar was indeed appreciated and acknowledged by all and the E-pledge administered on cleanliness 'MAZHI VASUNDHARA' by Ms. Sujata was taken with pride and responsibility by staff and students of Amrita Vidyalayam. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham : CAREER COUNSELLING Setting goals is a significant component of the career planning process. A “Goal Setting and Career Planning for Students of classes 8th to 12th grade” was organised on the 25th of March 2021 at 4pm to have a successful and satisfying career. To define our goals , we need to devise a strategy to achieve them. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham educated the future generation through a series of live lectures, answering the queries online during interesting and interactive sessions.

SEMINARS FOR TEACHERS CBSE Capacity Building Programme on Stress Management A full day CBSE Capacity Building Training on Stress Management was conducted on 08/02/20 in the school auditorium. It was conducted by Mr. Rajeev Kumar Garg and Ms. Rachna Sabu, The highly interactive workshop was divided into many parts with a firm focus on the need and importance of stress management. Teachers came forward and shared their experiences while explaining the sources of stress viz. meeting deadlines, managing time, balancing work and home, etc. The Resource Persons guided the teachers on how to decode and effectively manage stress. Teachers enjoyed the workshop as the various activities and the lively manner in which the workshop was conducted energized them. Participation certificates by CBSE board were given to all the teachers. The Training Program ended with a vote of thanks. Tax Saving Workshop , HDFC The principal and management of Amrita Vidyalayam had organised a Tax Saving workshop on 15th Feb 2020. The workshop was conducted by HDFC Life Insurance advisors in collaboration with Catholic Syrian Bank. They explained various tax saving plans to our school staff members on how to get exemptions in Income Tax by investing in various policies, Home Loans, Protection Plans, etc. They explained the importance of being insured, pension saving plans and various term plans along with Health and Insurance policies. Queries of the staff members were patiently resolved by the advisor and also an insight on different ways of saving and securing protection of family. CSB Branch Manager,Ms.Ankita Bhatia shared details about the locker facility available at exclusive and cheaper rates for Amrita Vidyalayam staff members. She expressed her gratitude and interest for inviting to address the staff of Amrita Vidyalayam on Tax Saving.

The International Yoga Day was celebrated on INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY June 21,2020.This year has been an extraordinarily exceptional year due to the Coronavirus pandemic and consequent restrictions on movement and public gathering, the theme for this year has been decided as – ‘Yoga at home, yoga with family’. Our students dedication and assiduity with which each one follows yoga at home made us proud. GURUPURNIMA In the testing times of the current pandemic, our respected Principal Ma'am, Brni. Rekha N and dear teachers left no stone unturned to virtually celebrate Guru Purnima with much joy and vigor. Guru stotram and Guru Ashtothram were chanted and Guru Pooja was performed with great reverence, followed by singing Amma's Bhajans and offering flowers (Pushpanjali) to our beloved Amma. Prasadam and sweets were distributed amongst the family members and a wave of happiness was experienced by all. The divine omnipresence of Amma is a blessing that makes our life exuberant. Krishna Janamashtami was celebrated on August 11, 2020. JANAMASHTAMI His birth marks a new beginning where truth is the religion, love is the language and life is a celebration. This year was an exception though. Owing to the current pandemic situation, children participated in the celebration virtually. Nothing could steal the zeal of our very own cute Kanhas and Gopis who devotedly welcomed Shri Krishna at home. Our pre-primary tots dressed as Krishnas and Gopis, celebrated the day with much fun and enthusiasm. Children sang melodious Krishna bhajans and various activities were initiated by the teachers to mark their affection towards Krishna.

The 74th celebration was restrained keeping in mind all INDEPENDENCE DAY Social Distancing norms. The school quadrangle was unusually quiet as mass gathering was strictly avoided. The mission of our school is to impart the best possible knowledge to one and all. Teachers had organized various online activities such as essay writing competition on 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat', mask making, colouring, singing, dancing, craft and badge making with regards to the occasion and students reverted with the same enthusiasm as they would during the regular school routine. Students orated patriotic dialogues and speeches on various freedom fighters. The physical presence of every child was dearly missed but their love and affection towards the country was highly appreciated. GANESH CHATURTHI Celebrations are important as we get an opportunity to pay our gratitude for everything we have. Our preprimary kids could not stop themselves by being creative enough. They made Ganesh idols ranging from clay models to leaf art, drawing to rangoli and painting etc. Eco-friendly Ganesha idols were sculpted by grade V students with the hope to eradicate all the negative elements and decorated with love to welcome all the happiness. Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge that last a TEACHERS DAY lifetime. Come September, and children gear up for their favorite occasion - the Teacher's Day. Children gladly express gratitude towards their teachers and shower them with greeting cards and flowers. The love and respect of all, including our preprimary students remained unperturbed even during the current testing times. Some students composed poems in English and Hindi to mark their respect towards their teachers.

Rashtra Bhasha Diwas (Hindi Diwas) was virtually HINDI DIWAS celebrated on 14th September’20. Teachers made sure to inculcate the importance of our national language and how the same was originated. As a mark of respect towards our National language, students recited Hindi poems, explained various verticals of the language through PPTs, delivered speeches and sang melodious ‘Matru Bhasha’ song. Their enthusiasm turned the tables upside down as they were determined to celebrate the day. AMRITAVARSHAM’67 Our beloved Amma’s 67th birthday was celebrated peacefully, yet with gratitude. Our middle school and high graders penned their good deeds to caption the act of compassion, empathy, love and all that they could do to help their near and dear ones during this pandemic. The primary school students planted few herbs, keeping in mind Amma's love for nature. The lower primary section children showered their love in form of greeting cards for their beloved Amma. Well, in these testing times, how can our most promising preprimary children be left behind? Our Sr.Kg children celebrated Red Day and marked Amma's birthday by offering her red colour flowers. Jr.Kg children learnt about the term 'germination' and enjoyed the procedure of planting some herbs in their kitchen garden. On the occasion to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of GANDHI JAYANTI our beloved Father of the Nation, preprimary teachers gave information about Mahatma Gandhi and a coloring activity from the school book was conducted. The primary kids were given information about the importance of using mask, sanitizer and hand gloves and posters were designed. Some students penned their good deeds, while some paragraphed his Educational Philosophy. The higher graders articulated on the importance of Yog for a stress-free life and safety measures to be taken during this pandemic.

To make our dear students feel special, respected CHILDREN’S DAY & DIWALI Principal Ma’am shared an inspirational message and the entire staff wished their students in a unique way. While preprimary students were busy learning something new like decorating diyas , making colourful lanterns and rangolis, our higher graders left no stone unturned to thank our Covid Warriors and Frontliners. They expressed their gratitude through poems, write- ups and posters. CONSTITUTION DAY Constitution Day is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. This year, Social Studies teachers of class V to class X read the Preamble online during their respective class hours and explained its importance to all the students. NATIONAL INTEGRATION DAY A day of versatile integration beautifully spindled into the magic of 'One Nation' through undivided efforts was observed today. A pledge on 31st October 2020 was designed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as the day is celebrated as ' 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’. Students sincerely orated a pledge to strengthen the beauty of being a proud Indian. INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY Every individual has the right to learn and earn. International Literacy Day 2020 focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond,” especially on the role of educators and changing pedagogies. Age-appropriate books were read by students and they enthusiastically wrote the summary of the same. Some students imagined and drafted a storyline to fly with their creativity in writing skills.

Amrita Vidyalayam enthusiastically participated and supported the ‘Fit India Movement 2020’ which is a nation-wide campaign. The movement was executed to motivate every Indian to incorporate simple, easy ways of staying fit in their everyday life and hence to make a ‘Fitter & Better India’.A plethora of physical activities, simple actionable tips around basic exercises, nutrition, Yoga & Meditation, squats, cycling and Brain Gym etc. was witnessed. This movement was initiated to reiterate that physical activity in any form is a great way to be physically and mentally healthy. The students, parents FIT INDIA MOVEMENT and staff members of our school demonstrated an array of activities as it is equally important to invest in overall physical, emotional and mental well-being at The essence of Mathematics is not to home during the pandemic period. make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple. - S.Gudder.Grade III students could not miss the 'Learn from Fun - SYMMETRY' activity as a part of their curriculum. While math teachers spoke about great mathematicians of India to students, they were indeed delighted to see the efforts taken by students, who in return demonstrated some vedic math tricks to mark the 'National Math Day'on 22nd NATIONAL MATH DAY December 2020. A colourful 'Wreath' was beautifully done by our CHRISTMAS nursery tots through thumb printing, some applied ice cream sticks, clay, straw and some used cotton to make snowman.A Cute Santa was made out of ice cream sticks, beautifully decorated with lot of patience and enthusiasm. Our Junior Kg kids were overwhelmed to welcome their dear Santa for Christmas celebration.Soaking in the spirit of Christmas, tiny tots of Sr.Kg children had an activity of Red Cap where they stuck cotton all over the cap after giving it a shape and completed their school activity of potato dabbing as they donned their caps.

A virtual celebration, inspired by our freedom struggle REPUBLIC DAY and our faith in the Constitution was conducted by all the teachers from Amrita Nursery to grade XII. Various age appropriate activities were designed and carried out with much zest and enthusiasm. Students displayed their love for the country by presenting art creatives’, songs, dance, reciting patriotic poems etc . High graders conscientiously exhibited their knowledge through PPT on how Indian Education system has evolved over the years. Modern drawing and various other art forms were submitted to celebrate the proud feeling about the bravery, patriotism and the spirit of sacrifice among our frontline Corona-warriors. MARATHI BHASHA DIWAS The Rajya Bhasha of Maharashtra, 'Marathi', marks its way to be one of the ancient and prominent languages of India. ‘Marathi Bhasha Diwas’ is celebrated to represent the art that enhances the beauty and dedication of the state in forms of poems, short stories and folk songs etc. Teachers organised a virtual celebration to inculcate the importance and share the knowledge of the origin of the language. A speech was delivered which emphasized on the importance of the language, students recited some famous Marathi poems, Marathi Bhasha abhimaan geet:'Bolto Marathi, Ayikato Marathi',was sung by students. A virtual play and story-telling in this distinguished language was witnessed by all. The theme designed for NSD 2020-21 was ‘Future of NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY STI (Science Technology and Innovation): Impacts of Education, Skills and Work’. Teachers of grade VI to VIII had organised various activities such as Poster Making, Slogan writing, Speech etc. Posters were designed on topics of Swatch Bhaarat, Say No-to- Plastics and Invention of the Corona Vaccine. Speech and slogans were ingeniously crafted to mark the importance of science, Technology and Innovation. Many students exhibited various live projects.

OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide value-based education and mould the character of the younger generation through a system of wholesome learning, so that the earnest endeavour to achieve progress and prosperity in life is matched by an ardent desire to extend selfless service to society, one complementing the other. OUR VISION The philosophy of the Amrita Vidyalayam schools is based on contemporary practices of education blended with the ancient gurukula method of teaching. This approach values individual learning styles and positive reinforcement while promoting understanding and creativity. “Children, pray for the good of everyone. We should pray to God to give a good mind even to those who harm us. A kind word, a compassionate glance, a small favor all these can bring light into their lives and into ours as well. It is not what we received, but what we were able to give, that determines the value of our life. Likewise, when we pray for the well-being of others, it is we who gain peace and quietude. If we have been able to bring happiness to a soul even for a minute, it is a great achievement in itself. ”Children, the mantra 'Loka samasta sukhino bhavantu' should be chanted at least once daily.” AMRITA VIDYALAYAM PLOT No. : 4, SEC- 25, JUINAGAR, NAVI MUMBAI , MAHARASHTRA 400705