The school chalked out a plan to organize a wide range of events like painting competitions, eassy writing competitions, pledge taking and posting of swachhta awareness messages. A cleanliness drive was also carried out to reverberate the mission of the campaign.

The whole drive was quite inspiring and motivating for the students as well as the teachers.

The competition gave the students an opportunity to show case their creative skills.

The winners of the competition were:

The students of class BLOOMS-D presented a special assembly on the occasion. The assembly began with a classical dance on the tunes of the shlok - “GURU BRAHMA, GURU VISHNU, GURU DEVO MAHESHWARA, GURU SAKSHAT PAARBRAHMA, TASMAI SHRI GURAVEY NAMAHA”.

The students also recited this gurumantra with complete dedication. Thereafter followed the brief introduction of Dr. S Radhakrishnan and a mesmerizing dance performance on the tunes of ‘I love my teacher’. The little talents were very confident on stage. Children participated earnestly in the assembly. Last but not the least, students presented a ‘Thank you song’ for teachers. The assembly was a great success and was appreciated by all.

The students presented the thought for the day, also updating with the recent happenings in and around the world. In order to throw light on the theme, a short skit was presented depicting the importance of respecting our elders. The moral of the story was well taken by the students that we must respect the elderly when we’re young, help the weak when we’re strong, admit our mistakes when we’re wrong, because one day we all will grow old, become weak and expect others to show us some respect. It was followed by Poem on ‘Respect your Elders’.

In addition, to uphold the spirit of the ‘World Literacy Day’ the assembly ended with an oath that each one will play an important role to literate the illiterate people in their community so as to wipe out illiteracy on this planet for the good of mankind which was followed by the acknowledgement of the winners in the various categories by the Head of School Sumana Dutta Sarkar.

The winners of the competition were:

The pledge taking ceremony was an initiative to awaken the spirit of both the students and the teachers, to make India clean and rid the country from the problems of poverty, corruption, terrorism, communalism and casteism in the next five years i.e when the nation completes 75 years of independence in 2022.

Students of classes XI and XII were also encouraged to participate in the Online Quiz on Freedom Struggle which was launched by the government.The students actively registered themselves and participated in the Quiz Competition.

A Painting Competition was also organized for classes VI to X. The theme of the competition was Independence Day. The students participated with much enthusiasm and displayed their patriotic feelings and their vision of a new India through their artistic skills.

The objective of these activities was to create a festive and patriotic mood among the students along with encouraging them to visualize a new India. The school was successful in achieving it’s objective and in providing an opportunity to each of it’s students to realize their vision.

The winners of the competition were:

Total Medal - 03

Unity in Diversity is a socio- ecological philosophy that describes a sense of oneness despite physical and psychological barriers. It has been said that India is a land of “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”. There are several religions, several communities and castes, several languages and different lifestyles in different regions.

The students presented a beautiful poem encompassing a vibrant display of colours, festivity and nationalism. They were dressed in different cultural attires, depicting their view on the said topic. It was followed by a dance presentation, wherein the little ones emphasized that cultural differences should not separate us from each other. Rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that benefits all humanity.

The aim of this assembly was to foster in our children an understanding that the entire humanity is one family irrespective of geographical, racial or linguistic barriers.

The students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm.

The assembly hosted by Aparajita and Vinitof class IX-C, commenced with an inspiring thought. This was followed by the highlights of the International News, the National News and from the world of sports. Yash Gautam detailed some of the important events that were held in the school in the previous fortnight. The highlight of the assembly was the “Nukkad Natak” presented by the students of the class. Through their presentation, the students showcased the need to understand that technology was created by man as an aid. Gradually the human race is being enslaved by the same. The assembly also spoke about the need to use technology carefully so as to avoid abuse at the hands of technology. An overall concise and informative assembly concluded with the presentation of awards to meritorious students who had brought laurels to our school in the recently conducted events and inter-school competitions.

The selected students conveyed their ideas through their thoughtful posters and effectual slogans on the topics-

‘Children’s Day, Right to Education and Incredible India’. Though each poster depicted the theme in its own remarkable way, the winning entries were-

The winners of the competition were:

The students one by one threw light on Raksha Bandhan and its significance. They also emphasized on the fact that it is not just a bond with our real brothers but with the ones protecting us at the borders - our soldiers. The assembly was concluded with a beautiful dance performance on a traditional song. It was indeed a treat for all to see the young ones dressed in colourful Indian attires and celebrating the festival with vigour.

The winners of the competition were:

Total Medal - 10

The students presented a skit based on the story of ‘The Ant and The Dove’ to explain the importance of friendship. It gave a valuable moral to all present. The students enacted beautifully and made us understand that when the tide doesn’t seem to be on our side, a friend is the one who fills courage and confidence in our heart to sail through. Thereafter, they recited a poem ‘Dosti Humari’ followed by a dance performance on the song ‘Happy Friendship Day’.

At the end the head of the school, Ms. Sumana Dutta Sarkar gave away certificates to the winners of varied inter school and inter class competitions. The assembly was well appreciated by one and all and was concluded with wishing birthday to the little ones.

The school and its students were felicitated by the organization for their effort. Students not only found this assignment interesting but also were equally contented to donate the seeds for the noble cause!

The theme for the Science Exhibition was Science and Environment. Several interesting models like Wind mills, solar cookers, solar houses, light-sensitive devices, Eco city etc. were displayed at all levels . All the working models were highly appreciated by the visitors. The Mathematics exhibition was able to generate tremendous interest among the visitors with the interesting mathematical games put up by the students. The main focus of the exhibition was the practical application of mathematics. The Computer Science section exhibited models, movies and presentations on themes varying from advancements in computer technology to awards and accolades in IT. The students also displayed their skills in movie making. The social science section had models on disaster management, resource management, major land forms etc. The models were very innovative and informative.

The language department showcased their exhibits in Sanskrit and French. The students learning French explained the displayed projects on the famous French monuments, culture and cuisine of France, all arranged in a colourful manner. The Sanskrit section saw the display of books and magazines written in Sanskrit. There were models portraying the ancient learning institutions in India called the Gurukuls and their transformation into the modern education system. The exhibits put up by the students were extremely informative and eye catchy. The joy of students in highlighting their models and exhibits were whole heartedly appreciated by all the parents.

The winners of the competition were:

The assembly ended in an inspiring manner with the acknowledgement of the winners in the various categories by the Head of School Ms. Sumana Dutta Sarkar.

Advertisement is one of the best ways to communicate to the customers and entice them to buy the products available in the market. In order to acquaint the students about various commercial products and their uses, an Interclass competition ‘AD-MAD’ was organized for the students of class-II on 26 July 2017. The students presented the advertisements of various products like energy drinks, food items, toothpastes and the like. A healthy competitive spirit enlightened the faces of the participants. They used beautiful props and promoted their products well. The competition gave the students a perfect platform to showcase their talents.

The winners of the competition were:

The theme of the quiz was to provide the students with the knowledge of different scientific facts built upon their prior knowledge and provide them with a better understanding of concepts already known to them. The quiz also helped the students in improving their listening, reasoning, identification skills and also enriching their vocabulary. Such amazing facts explored through this quiz served a great purpose in providing the young minds with active learning skills.

The winners of the competition were:

The students gave a detailed description about every asana, stressing upon the effectiveness of each, along with the presentation of the respective poses. It was indeed a treat for all to witness such great flexibility levels in our tiny tots while performing such arduous asanas. The students recited a poem on ‘Yogkarein hum’ which left the audience spellbound by the splendid performance.

The visit to the museum was more of a celebration of the handmade. The students enjoyed witnessing the demonstration of the handicrafts being made in front of them. They also learnt about the abundant and diverse craft traditions across the country. Visiting the galleries displaying the live crafts, especially the textile specialty of each region, provided the pupils an opportunity to explore the sophisticated knowledge and techniques, as well as histories, legends and folklore that are embedded in the rich craft heritage of India.

They also saw myriads of accessories, clothes, jewelry etc. handmade by aesthetically endowed tribal clans, using cow dung, wood and terracotta.

Akathputli show, presented by the Rajasthani puppeteers, added to all the fun.

The excursion enabled the students go beyond the text and get a real insight of the culture and lifestyle of various states of India.

The assembly commenced with students sharing an incident about a man named ‘Budhdhu Ram’ who forgot to carry his umbrella in the scorching heat. Thereafter, the students spoke about summer season and all the activities related to the season. They also shared the ways in which we all can stay fit and healthy during summers. This was followed by a humorous poem presentation on summer season. The assembly was enjoyed by one and all present.

An hour long musical extravaganza witnessed more than 40 children, between the age group of 8 to 10 years, by 4 different groups, performing on stage across different musical segments.

To heighten the spirit of the children, Ms. Sumana Dutta Sarkar Head of the school appreciated their talent to motivate them further. She said, “The whole concert was extremely entertaining. This is a brilliant platform to encourage the students and I think the school is doing a great job by tapping their talent. It is highly motivating for the kids that their talent is getting recognised.”

“The event went off very well and the audience really enjoyed the rocking performances by our blooming rockstars. The GLORY HOUSE bagged the first position & left the audience spellbound.’

The competition comprised of five rounds, all based on children’s knowledge of intonation and phonetics. Two students from each class got selected who strived hard to win a prize for their class. The competition not only assessed their previous knowledge about the phonetics but also enabled them to learn various new words which were almost overlooked everytime. Avni Verma and Harshita Thakran from Class III-A, Suhana and Asmi from Class III-B, Nevaan Singh Mehta and Manasveer Singh from Class IV E, Dhruv Sinha and Sadhil from Class V-D, bagged the first position.

The students elaborated on the variety of ways in which trees help us and how they play a vital role in our lives. They highlighted upon the fact that trees are indeed our best friends. They also shared about the importance of ‘Van Mahotsav’ which is celebrated on July 7 every year.

The students then presented a poem ‘Ped Lagao, Ped Bachao’ which was followed by a mesmerizing dance performance on the song ‘Let’s Plant a Flower’. The assembly was concluded by a very useful morning thought, followed by certificate distribution among the winners of varied competitions.

The motive of the event was

• To build scientific temperament and 21st century skills in students; and also have a rich learning experience by participating in the event.
• To build an eco-system of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based on hands on learning and to promote creative thinking, problem solving skills through challenging and educational robotics competition.
• The students were encouraged to participate in the event to learn and showcase their skills.

The workshop started with a demonstration of various Tie & Dye techniques, different designs and patterns in which Tie & Dye is done using acrylic colours. The workshop provided an extensive and elaborate exposure to the latest techniques and trends unlike the traditional method of doing tie & dye using hot water for the same effect. The techniques taught in the workshop were much simpler and faster, yet provided the same effect. 24 teachers attended the session from various schools of west Delhi.

Everyone practiced the designs on 12 x 12 inches white cotton cloth using rubber bands, threads, match sticks etc. finally the teachers put their hands on printing white cotton dupattas and came out with beautiful designs.

To analyze and enhance the conceptual clarity and mental ability of the students, a ‘3-D workshop’ was organized for all the Science and Math Teachers on 24 June 2017 by Designmate. The resource person was Mr. Rajesh Kumar. The motive of the workshop was to provide the teachers with the knowledge of different scientific and mathematical facts based on the curriculum designed by C.B.S.E. for classes I - XII. 3-D slides were shown based on the topics as per the syllabus of each class. The workshop not only helped in analyzing the role of everyday events but also enhanced the interest in learning them. Such knowledgeable facts were discussed in the workshop, which will help the children to learn in an active and interesting manner.

Various activities were conducted for teachers to understand the importance of change and to accept & expect change.He also talked about time management techniques and how to reduce screen time “i.e the time we spend with our mobiles, computer. He advised teachers to write journals on daily basics and distributed diaries for the purpose.It was an interactive session and teachers actively participated in all the activities. To sum up, the workshop was very thought provoking & inspired the teachers to work towards self improvement.

A workshop was organised by NIE for the faculty at SGS on 21 June 2017 to help the educators create more awareness among the students regarding the importance of newspaper usage.

Various techniques were discussed to evoke interest of the students in reading newspaper and helping them use it not only as a source of information but also as a tool to enhance their learning skills. Various activities and games were shown that would enhance the students’ concentration and analysing skills while reading.

It was also stressed upon how a student’s copy had special articles to polish his/her creative faculties in a fun way. Using the content in relevance to various school topics and subjects was also informed about.

The workshop, in an interesting manner, guided all the attendees to use the most common means of communication as the most effective mode of teaching learning.

These should be adapted in class room teaching for better learning of spellings with fun. It was overall a wonderful as well as an exciting experience which will make a remarkable difference in the class room teaching and learning.

SGS organized a workshop on “Arousing the Innate Strength of Self” by Sister Kamla on 19 June to distress and enlighten the teachers about their inner potential. The workshop focused on the power of inner strength and developing the different intellects. She talked about the various types of power in human body-power of mind, power of intellect and power of sanskar. She also enlightened the teachers on the seven types of virtue and how to implement them in our day-to-day lives to better the quality of our living. She also talked about the necessity to control anger for a healthy mind. The importance of meditation was also stressed to connect to our inner power and intellect.

Results of the competition are:

Under Junior Category

Under Senior Category

The winners of the competition were:

Thereafter, certificates were given away to the winners of varied competitions. Smayan Joel Ekka (I-E) and SanathShinde (II-A) received a certificate and a prize for securing first position in an Inter school competition 'Trishna Summit - Pictogram Maestro' held at N.K. Bagrodia School, Dwarka. This was followed by the distribution of certificates of 'Poster Making Competition' held for the students of class I and 'Role Play: I am your Helper' held for the students of class II.

The result are as follows-

1^ST POSITION { TEAM TROPHY}

TOTAL MEDALS – 29

It is also called as the dot art, which covers many forms of art but they all have one thig in common; ‘the dot’

Keeping in mind this creative form of art was first taught to the students; then an inter house competition was held where students showcased their creative and artistic abilities. The theme of the competition was “NATURE” each house participated with three students who individually painted scenes.

Every year 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of Press Freedom to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in this exercise.

The children explored the ‘Butterfly Garden’, the ‘Fernery’ and the ‘Medicinal Plants Conservatory’. They were guided by the team members of the bio diversity park who explained the significance and functions of various plant and animal species found there.

Towards the end, children were shown a short movie which showcased the beautiful flora and fauna found in the mystic landscape of Aravalli. Children not only gained practical knowledge through this visit but also got equally sensitized to conserve the blissful nature!

Both are selected to represent Delhi at Federation Level Championship to be held in October 2017.

TOTAL MEDALS – 30
TROPHIES – 2

The winners of the competition were:

15 students from each house participated in this competition.

Timings – 08:15 PM – 09:35 A.M.
Venue- School Ground

15 students from each house participated in this competition.

Timings – 08:15 PM – 09:35A.M.
Venue- School Ground.