Dussehra is one of the most popular festivals of India. People celebrate this festival with big enthusiasm and beliefs. The festival falls in the month of October every year. There are different ways and traditions of celebrating this festival in various regions of India. Dussehra celebrates the Hindu god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana and the triumph of good over evil.

To make the children aware of the importance of the festival, a short video on ‘THE STORY OF RAVANA’ was shown. Activities like ‘MAKING A STICK PUPPET OF RAVANA’ and ‘DRAW AND COLOUR THE RAVANA’were also conducted on 15 OCTOBER 2020 for the students of CLASSES BUDS and BLOOMS respectively. Students of BUDS made beautiful stick puppets using materials like coloured pastel and glitter sheets, googly eyes, bindis, tamra paper, sequins, stars,straw, kulfi stick etc. Students of BLOOMS made drawing of Ravana and coloured it well under the guidance of the teacher. All the students participated enthusiastically in the activities.

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, came at a time when our daily lives had changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. SGS observed an array of activities for the students of classes Buds-II from 4 October to 10 October 2020.  The students of Buds did free hand drawing on the theme Family Bonding in Covid Time- My Happy Family on 8 October 2020. The teachers also discussed how everyone took care of their family members during this pandemic situation. The students of Blooms did an activity of  free hand drawing of Good Emotions and Bad Emotions on 6 October 2020, in which students were made to draw and colour  emojis depicting different emotions. The teacher also explained  the students about various emotions one undergoes in life and how to overcome them. Classes I & II had a discussion on How to improve our Mental Health on 8 October 2020 . The teachers told the importance of incorporating exercise in our daily routine like cycling, walking, playing or yoga. Overall the teachers guided the students to always be happy, obey your parents and help yourself staying healthy during all  phases of life  by maintaining safety precautions with a smile.

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is observed across states and territories in India, and is one of the officially declared National holidays. Mahatma Gandhihas been given a title of ‘Father of the nation’ or ‘Rashtrapita’ and is also called fondly as ‘Bapu’. He was a great follower of peace (Satya ) and non-violence (Ahimsa).He is regarded as the leader of the freedom struggle for India and is highly appreciated for his simplicity and principles. To celebrate this day and to make children aware of his teachings and principles, ‘GANDHI JAYANTI ACTIVITY – BANNER MAKING’ was conducted for CLASS BLOOMS on 01 OCTOBER 2020.

The teacher spoke about various teachings of Gandhiji after which students were guided to make a banner with Gandhiji’s quote on it. Students made beautiful banner usingdrawing sheet and also coloured it. All the students participated enthusiastically in this activity.

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October. Gandhiji was called the Father of the nation, Bapu. On this auspicious ocassion, A Poster Making Activity was organised for the students of BUDS on 01 OCTOBER 2020. This activity was conducted for the students to know the learnings, values and moral of life which was preached by Gandhiji and to showcase the creativity of the students. The students created different posters on the slogans related to Mahatma Gandhi like Non- violence, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Charkha, his principles like- , Non- Violence, See no evil, Hear no evil and Speak no evil etc. They not only coloured the pictures but also created them by using ice-cream sticks, origami sheets, cotton, match sticks, stone stickers and cutouts from the newspaper and magazines. All the students participated with full zeal and showed their creative talent.

Keeping our surroundings neat and clean is one of the pre requisites for a healthy and happy life. Children should be taught such things as early as possible in their life as they will easily adapt and make it their habit .To teach children this, a fun activity ‘MAKING A DUSTBIN AND BROOM‘ was organized for classes BUDS on 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 and BLOOMS on 3 and 17 SEPTEMBER 2020 respectively.

Teacher spoke about Swacch Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission which is a cleanliness campaign launched by the Government of India. It was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to realize his dream of Swachh Bharat. Parents were given pre instructions for arranging the required material. Students made miniature dustbin and broom with origami and pastel sheets,paper cups and colours. Students took part happily in this activity and also learned that ‘Healthy surroundings make healthy minds’. 

Clay art modelling is a fun art activity that involves the sculpting and molding of modeling clay into a variety of shapes and objects. Kids love the vibrant colours and doughy texture of modelling clay. Playing with clay also improves their fine motor skills and also increases their creative thinking abilities.  Therefore, a clay modelling activity ‘MAKING A POT AND GOLDEN COINS’ was organized for class BLOOMS on 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 in continuation with story telling session where the teacher first narrated the story ‘MISER AND HIS GOLD COINS’ and then did the activity.

Parents were given pre instructions for arranging the required material. Students made beautiful pots and coins with clay and decorated it with sequins, mirrors, cystals etc. Students participated in this activity enthusiastically and showed their creative talent. 

सभी विद्यार्थियों ने बड़े ही उत्साह के साथ इस प्रत्योगिता में भाग लिया और कई मज़ेदार कविताएँ सुनाकर हिंदी दिवस की इस प्रतियोगिता को सफल बनाया II विद्यार्थियों को विषय वस्तु, उच्चारण एवं प्रवाह , रचनात्मकता , रंगमंच सामग्री एवं पोशाक और आत्मविश्वास जैसे मूल्यांकन बिंदुओं पर परखा गया था II ,

प्रतियोगिता में सफलता पाने वाले छात्रों के नाम ( कक्षा I और II ) कुछ इस प्रकार हैं :

14 सितंबर 1949 को संविधान सभा ने एक मत से निर्णय लिया कि हिन्दी ही भारत की राष्ट्र भाषा होगी I हिंदी को देश की राष्ट्र भाषा घोषित किए जाने के दिन ही हर साल हिंदी दिवस १४ सितम्बर को मनाया जाता है I इसके उपलक्ष्य में बड्स और ब्लूम्स के छात्रों के लिए अंतर्कक्षीय प्रतियोगिता -प्रेरक कहानियाँ आयोजित की गई जहाँ प्रत्येक छात्र ने अलग- अलग कहानी प्रस्तुत की जैसे- तोलू, मोलू और भालू, लोमड़ी और कौवा, हाथी और चींटी, नेवले की सच्चाई, कछुआ और खरगोश, लालची मधुमखी, सच्चा मित्र हाथी , समय का महत्व , दो घड़े , कबूतर और चींटी, लोमड़ी और कौआ, नन्ही चिड़िया आदि। सभी बच्चों ने ईमानदारी से भाग लिया और उनकी पहल और प्रयासों को सभी ने सराहा। प्रतियोगिता के निर्णय समीक्षक थे- आत्म परिचय , कहानी का चयन, ध्वनि सामंजस्य, सामग्री का उचित उपयोग और प्रस्तुतिकरण I प्रतियोगिता का परिणाम इस प्रकार है –

Like the infinite reach of the sky, you shower unconditional love upon me!

Like the soothing calm under a tree, with arms open you welcome me!

Like the amazing magician, you surprise me with my favourite toy!

Like the fairy, you treat me with my favourite dish beyond joy!

Like the dear friend, you play with me enthusiastically all day!

Like a doting grandchild, I love you and wish you a ‘Happy Grandparents Day’!

Grandparents Day is a day for celebrating the connection between generations and acknowledges the contribution made by grandparents to the well-being and education of children within their family. It is an opportunity for a family to honour and show their gratitude and respect for the older generation. This year it will be celebrated on 13 September. To make our tiny tots understand the purpose and importance of this day, GRANDPARENTS DAY CARD MAKING ACTIVITY was conducted for classes BUDS AND BLOOMS on 10 SEPTEMBER 2020.

Teachers spoke about the importance of grandparents in one’s life. Students made beautiful cards for their grandparents using different materials like glitter and pastel sheets, cotton and also wrote lovely messages in the card for them. All the students participated enthusiastically in the activity.

While teaching the topic ‘Vehicles’ to class Buds, a collage making activity on means of transport was conducted on 8 September 2020. The students segregated the vehicles by dividing the sheet into three parts - land, water and air and made beautiful collages by pasting pictures from books, charts and internet as well. Through this activity, students gained knowledge about different means of transport and their importance in our life. 

A book is a gift you can open again and again.

                                                                                    -Garrison Keillor

International Literacy Day is celebrated on 8 September every year around the globe. The aim is to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals and the whole society. Recognizing the importance of reading and to mark the occasion of International Literacy Day, SGS observed an array of activities for the students of classes Buds-II from 7 September to 11 September 2020. Classes Buds to II participated in their own special way. Students were narrated interesting stories that ignited their interest in reading and developed life skills through story telling. Buds students were engaged in activities like asking them to speak out the words mentioned for a specific letter from the collage made by them. Blooms students did the activity ‘Pick out the word and read aloud’. Classes I and II conducted activities where short stories were narrated to students and online reading sessions were organized. Students of Class II also performed a Book Mark making activity. The students participated with great zeal and made beautiful book marks. A virtual scholastic book fair was also organized for the week where students could browse through the interesting collection on display and select books of their choice. It was a week of flurry and excitement, with the students being fruitfully engaged thereby making reading a rewarding and exciting experience.

‘THE END-PRODUCT OF EDUCATION SHOULD BE A FREE CREATIVE MAN, WHO CAN BATTLE AGAINST  HISTORICAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND ADVERSITIES OF NATURE’ 

                                                                               DR. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN

Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 September every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - First Vice President of India and the Second President of India. This day is celebrated as an occasion to appreciate and acknowledge the efforts and hard work of teachers.

This year, SGS celebrated Teachers’ Day on a virtual platform. The students expressed their feelings through poem recitation, making cards, singing songs etc. to thank the teachers who have touched their lives. They dedicated their feelings with full zeal and enthusiasm towards the teachers who played a major role to mentor and nurture them.

Teachers play a big role in shaping students. Mother gives birth, the guru gives life.

Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year throughout the country on 5 September on the occasion of the birth anniversary of India’s second President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Students express their gratitude and appreciation for their teachers on this day. This year SGS celebrated this day on a virtual platform by organising  ‘CARD MAKING’ activity and  ‘MAKING OF BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FOR OUR MENTORS’ for students of classes BUDS and BLOOMS on 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 and 4 SEPTEMBER 2020  respectively.

Students made beautiful cards and bouquets by using materials like pastel sheets, glitter sheets etc and decorated them with sequins and ribbons. They expressed gratitude towards their teachers/mentors who have played a major role in their life to mentor and nurture them by participating with full zeal and enthusiasm.

Paper folding is the art or the process of folding squares of coloured paper into different objects.

Origami or paper folding helps in developing sequential memory, concentration, ability to follow the directions, eye/hand coordination, spatial perception and fine and gross motor skills. In order to enhance all these skills of children, ‘Paper Folding- A Cap’ activity was organized for the students of BUDS on 3 September 2020. Students made attractive caps using bright origami sheets , stone stickers, sequins etc. They were very excited to do this activity and also posted their pictures wearing their colourful caps.

India is a land of different cultures, heritages, many languages and religions. Despite the differences, India is united in its diversity.

To arouse the national consciousness and national pride among the students the JAM (Just a Minute) Competition was organized for the students of BUDS on 31 August 2020. The little ones dressed up accordingly and also used various props for the same. The competition helped the students to know more about their country. They performed with great zeal and enthusiasm. They were judged on different parameters like content, fluency, clarity of speech, usage of props and confidence. 

The winners of the intra-class competition were as follows: 

India, a country with a culture having more than ten thousand years has enriched the global scientific, educational, economic and cultural scenario significantly. Being born in such a great country, we have millions of reasons to feel proud as an Indian. To inspire the young ones, INTRA CLASS ENGLISH RHYME RECITATION COMPETITION on the theme ‘PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN’ was organized for class BLOOMS on 27 August 2020.

Students took part in the competition enthusiastically and recited the rhyme they selected in a rhythmic and enticing manner. Various handmade props were used to enhance their presentation.  Students were judged on parameters like content, rhythm and pronunciation.

The winners of the competition were as follows –

To prevent cavities,you need to remove plaque. The best way    to do this is by brushing your teeth twice a day.

Toothbrush is widely regarded as the most important thing you can do for dental health. While teaching kids good habits, ‘Toothbrush Making’ activity was conducted for the students of BUDS on 25 August 2020. Students made attractive toothbrushes using ice-cream sticks, ear buds, sequins and stars. They participated enthusiastically and posted their pictures as well. 

Don’t be afraid of little opposition.

Remember that the kite of success generally

rises against the wind of adversity not with it.

To permeate confidence and sanguinity among the students, an online ‘Miniature Kite Making’ activity was organized for the students of class II on 19 August, 2020. Students were given an example of kite to instill an important lesson for life  that one should never lose hope in the adverse situation and fly like a kite against all odds. The participation of the students in the discussion unveiled and widened their horizons of imagination, hope and positivity towards life which was followed by the activity , where students participated with great zeal to display their creativity and skill. Students used unique variety of  materials such as studs, stickers, water colours, glace papers, colourful ribbons, pulses etc to present their creativity in the most innovative manner. The kites made by the participants were creative and portrayed the arty perspective of the students. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable. The activity displayed an array of a number of colorful and creative kites made by the young students. Students were shown a moral story on kite towards the end of the session.

As we celebrate this auspicious day, our heart swells with pride for being born in Free India.

We ought to remember the sacrifices made by millions of Indians who made it possible for us to celebrate the glory of freedom. The sacrifices being made by our brave soldiers  to protect and preserve the territorial integrity of India is definitely praiseworthy.

This year, due to Covid 19 the schools are shut but this did not stop our Globalites from honouring the patriots and thanking them for their endless efforts and sacrifices.

*We are happy to present the virtual celebration of 74th Independence Day celebration by our students.*

Jai Hind

Happy Independence Day 

Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August every year. This day we remember the great struggle, the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. In lieu of celebrating Independence Day KITE MAKING and SOLDIER MAKING activities were organized for the students of BUDS on 4 August 2020 and 13 August 2020 respectively. Students participated with great vigor and enthusiasm. They used materials like colourful origami sheets, pastel sheets, googly eyes, bindis, sequences and poster colours to enhance their work. They were also made aware of the National Symbols of India.

Freedom in the Mind,

Faith in the words …

Pride in our souls …

Let’s salute the nation on this auspicious day.

India is a country which is known for different societies, legacies, numerous dialects and religions. It is a proud moment for everyone as we approach the 74th Independence Day on August 15, 2020. On this great occasion, a 'Flag-Making' activity was organized for the students of class II on 12 August 2020. Each student participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Students were told about the relevance and significance of three colours of the Indian national flag. Students were dressed up in different tricolour attire and the activity filled the air with patriotism. 

Indeed, it was a day of elation, a day of love and respect for the country, instilling in the value and reverence for the gift of freedom by the great leaders of our country.

                              Let’s salute the spirit of 74th Independence Day

‘The great revolution in the history of man, past, present and future, is the revolution of those determined to be free.

Liberty is the secret of happiness and courage is the secret of liberty. Independence Day is an occasion when every Indian renews his pledge of patriotism. To uphold the spirit of the Independence of India, honour the struggles of many brave hearts who fought for the country’s freedom and inculcate the virtues of nationality, patriotism, integrity among students, an Inter Class Character Dramatisation of a favourite Freedom Fighter Competition was organized for students of class VI.

Students dressed up in the role of their favourite freedom fighters such as Rani Lakshmi Bai, Chandrashekhar Azad, Shaheed Bhagad Singh, Sarojini Naidu etc. The enthusiastic performance of students immersed in patriotic spirit as they enacted the role of their chosen freedom fighters along with appropriate voice modulation and facial expressions   was mesmerizing.

The results are as follows

FIRST POSITION- SOURISH SINGH RAWAT (VI-D)

SECOND POSITION- ADVAY HOODA (VI D)

THIRD POSITION- SYLUS BATRA (VI C)

The month of August unfurled the patriotic feeling in one and all. The school was a witness to the myriads of activities that were conducted for the juniors as well as the seniors. Various inter-class competitions were held to mark the occasion. The Physical Education & Sports Department conducted online Musical Yoga Competition for VI, VII & VIII students.

As we all know co-curricular activities help to bring out the uniqueness of each individual, students from all the classes took part in this competition and gave their best. Spontaneity and confidence were the hallmarks of the competition. Students were judged on parameters like flexibility, endurance, coordination, etc. Winners from each class were awarded by merit certificates by the school for their superb performance.

The results of Musical yoga are as follows

CLASS VI

FIRST POSITION -HARSHITA THAKRAN 

SECOND POSITION-  ABHAY HOODA

THIRD POSITION-TIANA

CLASS VII

FIRST POSITION -AASHI SRIVASTAVA

SECOND POSITION-   SOUMYA SINGH

THIRD POSITION-RISHIKA PRASAD

CLASS VIII

FIRST POSITION -LAKSHAY DABAS

SECOND POSITION-   NAVYA YADAV

THIRD POSITION-NISHTHA SHARMA

छायांकन - सामजिक मुद्दे

दिल हमारे एक हैं एक ही है हमारी जान,

हिंदुस्तान हमारा है, हम हैं इसकी शान,

स्वतंत्रता दिवस के उपलक्ष्य पर कक्षा आठवीं के विद्यार्थियों के लिए अंतर्कक्षीय 'वीडियो निर्माण' प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया।  प्रतियोगिता का विषय सामजिक मुद्दे था। तकनीकी का प्रयोग तथा अपनी प्रतिभा  का परिचय देते हुए विद्यार्थियों ने प्रदूषण, दहेज़ प्रथा, नारी शिक्षा, बाल मज़दूरी, स्वच्छता आदि ज्वलंत विषयों पर रचनात्मक वीडियो बनाये। विद्यार्थियों के लग्न और कठिन परिश्रम ने यह साबित कर दिया कि कोरोना वैश्विक महामारी का कठिन दौर भी विद्यार्थियों के मन में स्वतंत्रता दिवस के प्रति जज़्बे और उत्साह को कम नहीं कर सकता । 

प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम इस प्रकार हैं :-

प्रथम स्थान - देवांशी वशिष्ठ  VIII A

द्वितीय स्थान - हार्दिक भगतानी VIII D

तृतीय स्थान - निष्ठा शर्मा VIII A

Krishna Janmashtami is the festival mostly celebrated by the Hindus every year.  It is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is considered as the 8th incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu.  Lord Krishna was born to protect the world from evils and remove all the difficulties. In lieu of this Krishna’s Crown Making Activity was held on 11 August 2020 for class BUDS. Students made attractive crowns using ribbon, tamra paper, stone stickers, sequence etc. They were very excited to do this activity and they also posted their pictures wearing the same crown, dressed up as Krishna / Radha.

Celebrating Lord Krishna’s birthday, helps in awakening our spirit and reminds us of His presence always!

Janmashtami, a Hindu festival, is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated as a symbol of the end of darkness and rooting out of the evil forces. Lord Krishna chose the flute as his musical instrument, a symbol of freedom. To make the young ones involved in the celebrations, a video on birth of Lord Krishna was shown followed by a FLUTE MAKING ACTIVITY  for Class BLOOMS on 11 August 2020. 

Parents were given pre instructions to arrange for the required material. Children made colourful flutes using pastel and glitter sheets and decorated it with sequins, ribbon, mirrors etc.  All the children participated with full zeal and enthusiasm.

Our freedom fighters went through countless sufferings to give us our freedom. August 15 is a day to remember and honour them.

15th August 1947 is a red-letter day in the history of our Country; the day on which India got her independence after a long drawn struggle. The causes might have been any but the spirit and the sentiment behind it was to break away from the shackles of the British yoke. To arouse the national consciousness and national pride among the students varied activities like LET’S SALUTE – MAKE A SOLDIER and FLAG MAKING were conducted for class BLOOMS on 6 August 2020 and 11 August 2020 respectively.

Students participated with great vigour and enthusiasm in these creative and innovative activities. Students used  bio degradable materials such as  drawing sheets, colourful pulses, colours etc to present their creations. The feeling of Nationalism and oneness was very much visible in the children while presenting their beautiful works.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !

          “Freedom in the mind, faith in the words, 

                      pride in our hearts and memories in our souls….   

                                 Let us salute our nation on 

                                                   Independence Day!”

Sachdeva Global School , Dwarka celebrated the 74th Independence Day with great zeal and patriotic fervour. Due to Covid 19 , the schools are shut but this did not stop our Globalites from expressing their gratitude for the patriots who had sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our country and its people. To celebrate this patriotic occasion even during this unprecedented times, a virtual  Inter  Class ‘Message of Patriotism’ Competition was conducted for the students of Class IV. The competition was a tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for giving us the freedom which we enjoy today. 

The competition witnessed whole -hearted participation. It was heart-warming to see the students brimming with enthusiasm in expressing their love for the nation. The students were judged on the parameters like voice modulation, confidence, acting prowess , usage of props etc. 

The winners of the competition were as follows : 

Students were judged on the parameters like relevance to the theme, expression and style, confidence, coherence and clarity.

The results are as follows:

Thousands laid their lives, So that our country could celebrate this day

Never forget their sacrifices…

It is said that freedom is never dear to any price. It is the breath of life. Independence day is a day to pay homage and remember those who brought independence to us.  It is a day that promotes nationalism, patriotism and pride in the heart of every Indian. To keep the verve of patriotism alive an ‘Online Miniature Kite Making’ activity was organized for the students of class I on 10 August, 2020. Students participated with great vigor and enthusiasm in this creative & innovative activity. Students used unique materials such as studs, stickers, colours, glace papers, colourful ribbons etc. to present their creativity in the most innovative manner. The kites made by the participants were creative and portrayed the artistic perspective of the students. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable. This inventive flair of the tender buds did magnetize the attention and attraction of every one. The activity showed a number of colorful and creative kites made by the young students. Students were shown a video towards the end of the activity to understand the meaning of independence from a child’s perspective.  

                                                                                      - Paul Brandt.

Children are the treasures full of amazing talent, we just need to explore them. Keeping them in mind, An Online Talent Hunt competition was held in the month of August ’20 for classes BUDS -II.
The students performed different genres of singing and dance. They were judged on the basis of melody, rhythm, costumes, confidence, expression and overall performance.’

Around 90 students participated in the competition which was judged by Ms Poonam Katoch, Ms. Jyoti Bhardwaj and Ms. Shiny Bhatia.

The winners of the competition were as follows :

“VIJAYEE VISHWA TIRANGA PYARA, 

                                                      JHANDA UNCHA RAHEI(N)  HAMARA”

Independence day is one of the most important day in the year for our country. To celebrate this day and the spirit of nationalism, an “INTER CLASS KITE MAKING WITH A SLOGAN COMPETITION” on the theme “PROUD TO BE INDIAN” was organised for the students of class III from 6th-11th August. 

The students showcased their creativity, nationalist emotions and also expressed their gratitude to the freedom fighters by making beautiful tricolour kites with beautiful slogans written on them. Kids used different ideas to create their unique version of tricolour kite. Students participated whole heartedly and gave a tough competition to each other. Students were judged on parameters like creativity, innovation and neatness. 

The winners of the competition were as follows-

ROCKSTAR- Online Vocal and Instrumental Competition 2020 

An online Vocal and Instrumental Competition was held in the month of July’20 for Classes III – V.

The students performed in two categories, Vocals and Instrumental. They were judged by the teachers of the music department

on the basis of melody, rhythm, playing technique and overall performance .

The result for the competition is as follows :

RESULT  FOR CLASS :III

RESULT  FOR CLASS :IV

RESULT  FOR CLASS :V

The winners of the competition (Classes -I & II) were as follows-

Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion to celebrate the virtuous bond of love between a brother and a sister which is one of the deepest and noblest of all human emotions. To commemorate the festival, a ‘Rakhi Making Activity’ was organized for the students of class II on 30 July 2020. Students participated with a lot of enthusiasm and made beautiful rakhis using different craft materials like ribbon, studs, sequences, stickers, paper flowers etc. This activity helped the students tickle their creative side and exhibit their artistic skills. Students even recited a poem in Hindi on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and thoroughly enjoyed themselves during the activity.

“Have fruits & vegetables if you want to lead a healthy life.”

The famous painter Pablo Picasso has said, “Every child is an artist” and happiness comes from creative efforts. Keeping this in mind and to explore the creative potentials in the young minds of our children, a colouring competition was organized on 30 July 2020 for class-BUDS. The little vivians got their colouring worksheets in which they displayed their colouring skills. They enjoyed this colouring competition where they were able to showcase their vivid choice of colours. It was a delight to watch these tiny tots work with such ease with colours. The students of Pre-School coloured beautifully in various fruits and vegetables. Each and every child participated passionately in the competition and took great care to colour their masterpieces neatly. 

The winners of the intra-class competition were as follows:

Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions.  They are meant to rejoice special moments and emotions in our lives with our loved ones.  They play an important role to add structure to our social lives, and connect us with our families and backgrounds. To keep the verve of festivals alive in today’s times here social distancing has forced us to stay apart, an ‘Online Rakhi Making’ activity was organized for the students of class I on 27 July, 2020. The event started with introductions and an informative session, where the importance of Raksha Bandhan festival were explained. In this creative & innovative competition, all the students participated with a great joy and zeal. Students used unique materials such as tiny mirrors, studs, stickers, etc. to present their creativity in the most exquisite manner. The rakhis made the participants were creative and portrayed the artistic perspective of the students. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable. This artistic talent of the tender buds did magnetize the attention and attraction of every audience present there. The competition showed a number of colorful and creative rakhis, made by the participants.

The bond shared by siblings is extremely special and the festival of Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the same. To celebrate this festival, ‘Rakhi Making Activity’ was held for Class BLOOMS on 23 July 2020. Students made beautiful Rakhis using a ribbon, sequins, coloured crystals, glitter sheets etc. The teachers discussed with the students the importance of the festival and how it strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters. They guided the students by giving step by step instruction of how to make a rakhi. Each one of them made a beautiful and colourful rakhi. Children thoroughly enjoyed this activity that tickled their creative side. 

Raksha Bandhan is a precious and pious occasion to celebrate the beauty of love between brother and sister. The tradition of tying a holy thread, ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of brothers by their sisters symbolizes Raksha (protection). To  inculcate  cultural values and teach students the importance of the festival an ‘Online  Thali Decoration Activity’ was organized for the students of class II on 22 July 2020. This activity marked the beginning of the festivities of  Rakshabandhan. Students participated in the activity with a lot of vigor and enthusiasm. Thalis were beautifully decorated by the students using different craft materials like mirrors, sequences, studs, etc. This  opportunity of decorating  thalis helped children to cultivate creativity and exhibit their artistic skills. The students were graded on the activity. This activity also helped children to instill confidence and  sense of pride in their work. All the students enjoyed the activity and were thrilled to present their work. 

Relationships are the essence of human life. Raksha Bandhan is one of the special occasions to celebrate the deepest and the purest bond of love, care and protection between a brother and a sister. To celebrate this festival, ‘Rakhi Making Activity’ was held for Class BUDS on 21 July 2020. Students made beautiful Rakhis using different articles like silken thread, ribbon, sequence, glitter sheets etc. Their artisanship was quite fascinating and children thoroughly enjoyed this activity that tickled their creative side. The children were fascinated with the beautiful, creative and colourful  rakhis.

 An Inter–Class Mathematical Logo Designing Competition was held for the students of class VII in which they showed their creative skills and designed a mathematical logo to depict their future profession and dream. The students participated enthusiastically and showcased their talent artistically. They even explained their logo beautifully through words and phrases. The winners of the competition are as follows:

1st prize: ARYAN SHOKEEN (VII A) 

2nd prize: SOUMYA SINGH (VII D)

3rd prize: TUSHAR ARORA (VII C)

The competition served as a medium for the students to gather knowledge on the foods that can strengthen our immune system and save us from the novel corona virus.

Clothing is one of our basic needs. Man has been using clothes since time immemorial. We wear different types of clothes in different seasons. Classifying and sorting activities help children develop a range of thinking skills and build the foundations for later problem solving. Keeping this in consideration, a fun activity ‘Find and show 2 things worn/carried in summer/winter/rainy season’ was organized for the students of Blooms on 9 July 2020 to help them discover, differentiate and understand the clothes one wears in different seasons.

Parents were given pre-instructions to arrange clothes in a box for the same. Students

participated with a lot of enthusiasm. They were engrossed while having fun simultaneously. The activity helped to boost their self-confidence and develop speaking skills.

On 7 July 2020, the tiny tots of Buds made fresh lemonade. It was such a fun process for kids. They enjoyed squeezing lemons with a squeezer and even with their hands. Everyone had a nice tumbler to prepare their lemonade.

They enjoyed doing this activity and prepared it for their parents and grandparents as well.

The students performed Classical, Patriotic and Western dance forms. They were judged on the basis of their costumes, expressions, rhythm and technique and overall dance performance.

A total number of 69 students participated in the competition which was judged by Ms. Shiny Bhatia and Ms.
Aastha Sethi. The result for the competition is as follows -

Result for Class III

Result for Class IV & V

Result for Class VI & VII

Result for Class VIII & IX

To inculcate the habit of eating healthy food and help our tiny tots understand the importance of fruits in our diet, a FRUIT CHAAT MAKING activity was conducted for the students of Buds on 15 May 2020. The purpose of this activity was to strengthen identification of fruits and enhance kids vocabulary with words like washing, peeling, cutting, sprinkling, mixing etc. Kids wore aprons and prepared a fruit chaat with the teacher’s guidance and assistance of their parents. The toddlers savoured the chaat made by them in the class.

Eating well is fundamental to good health and well-being. When children eat and drink well, they get all the essential nutrients they need for proper growth and development. Healthy eating for children should always include a range of interesting and tasty food items that can make up a healthy, varied and balanced diet. Keeping this in consideration, a ‘Healthy Sandwich and Lemonade making’ fun activity was conducted for the students of Blooms on 15 May, 2020.

The parents were given pre-instructions to arrange the required items like bread, vegetables, lemon juice, sugar etc for the same. In this fun activity, the children made a sandwich and lemonade under the guidance of the teacher and also relished it during the online session. They also sang songs, danced and shared their opinion on healthy food. The session ended on a happy note with teacher giving them few suggestions on how to spend their summer vacation fruitfully.

POEM RECITATION

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

KAVITA VACHAN PRATIYOGITA

Our beloved Mother Earth which supports life is in grave danger. Saving mother earth is the need of the hour in order to live peacefully. Hence, it is essential to focus on promoting clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife alike. Keeping this in mind an ‘Intra Class English Poem Recitation Competition’ based on the theme ‘Make Everyday Earth Day’ was organized for the students of Class-I on 14 May 2020.

The competition encouraged the students to come forward and express their feelings towards our planet. The students recited the poems with great warmth and enthusiasm. The spectators enjoyed the vibrance of expression, thoughts, rhythm and words in the poem.

Students were judged on parameters like content, pronunciation, fluency, voice modulation, creativity in presentation, confidence, costume and props.

The endeavour and diligence of the students was praiseworthy.

The winners of the competition were as follows- 

Our planet Earth is choking because of the use of plastic. Though its use has made our lives comfortable, it is also destroying our planet and requires a lot of natural resources to produce it. The need of the hour is to use bio-degradable materials like cloth, jute etc.  To make students aware about how plastic is destroying our environment and present their ideas creatively, an English Poem Recitation Competition was organised for class II on the theme ‘MAKE THE EARTH FANTASTIC, SAY NO TO PLASTIC’ on 14 May 2020(Thursday). Students recited some thought-provoking poems on how to stop the use of plastic. They were full of confidence and enthusiasm while performing live in front of the judges and their fellow classmates. This activity gave them an opportunity to express their thoughts and perform confidently on an online platform. 

The winners of the competition were as follows:

The musical and rhythmic words of the poetry are enjoyed by the students. They enjoy the beauty of thoughts, feelings, expressions, and rhyming in the poem. The ability to identify colours is considered as a marker and milestone in child’s development. Early identification of colours helps to create the cognitive link between visual clues and words. Keeping this in mind, an ‘English Rhyme Recitation’ activity was organized for the students of Buds on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The theme of the activity was ‘Colours’.  They recited different rhymes on the theme Colours such as “My teeth is white, Yellow- yellow like the sun, Red colour- red colour where are you, Apple is red, Let’s learn colours, Rainbow” and many more. The students participated with enthusiasm , used colourful props and even dressed up nicely.

“Many diseases and conditions can be prevented or controlled through appropriate personal hygiene and by frequently washing body parts.”

Personal hygiene not only helps in keeping oneself clean but also prevents the spread of infectious diseases. Teaching children about hygiene and creating a personal hygiene routine for them early on is important as they are more susceptible to infections. Keeping in mind the present scenario of outbreak of the pandemic corona virus, an intra class competition ‘Show and Tell’ on the theme ‘Hygiene’ was conducted for the students of Blooms on 13 May, 2020.

The students took part actively and presented their thoughts innovatively with beautiful props. Few students dressed up like the object they were presenting and spoke about it while others showed various personal hygiene products such as tooth brush, tooth paste, soap bar, nail cutter, sanitizer, shampoo etc. and spoke about them. 

The names of the winners are as follows.

‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ 

John Wesley

A clean body and clean surroundings help the inception of pure thoughts and provide peace of mind. To create awareness among the students regarding cleanliness and its benefits, a fun activity ‘Pick the correct object’ was conducted for the students of Blooms on 12 May 2020.

The parents were given pre-instructions to arrange items that are used for keeping the body neat and clean. In this fun guessing game, children were asked questions and they had to guess the name of the correct object. All the children participated with zeal and were eager to answer. The teacher also told students that cleanliness should not be limited to own home or surroundings, but a clean environment is also important for a healthy ecosystem.

Choosing the right food is a part of recipe for keeping healthy. In order to help children develop to their full potential, it is vital that they are provided with good nutritious food and lifestyle. With the hectic pace of many families' lives, helping children develop healthy eating habits is a struggle for many parents.

Giving grave importance to a "Healthy Lifestyle",  a collage-making activity on “Healthy vs Junk Food"  was conducted for students of class II on 12 May 2020 as a visual guide to help, educate and encourage children to eat a balanced diet and avoid junk food. The students were given ideas by the teacher through a short demonstration on the given topic. In the interactive session, students were guided to create their own collage on "Healthy vs Junk Food". In the learning-oriented process, some questions were also put up to students at the end of this activity to ensure a complete understanding of the topic. The students thoroughly enjoyed the active virtual learning session and promised to make the right healthy choices in their diets. Their smiles lit up the screen and all of them displayed their creative collage with pride.

With schools shut down due to corona virus outbreak, how are children getting used to this new ‘At Home’ status?  Keeping this in mind, an activity ‘SHOW AND TELL: MY DAYS WITH MY FAMILY DURING LOCKDOWN’ was conducted for students of Class I on 12 May 2020.

Students shared their thoughts about how they are spending quality time at home by engaging in their favourite fun activities in the absence of not being able to go out . They showed their props and spoke with zeal about their favourite food item made healthily at home and toys with which they have been playing during lockdown. They spoke about their interest in various hobbies which they have developed during the lockdown. Many students also shared their experiences with loved ones and how they have been helping at home in their own way. The students took part in the virtual activity with a lot of enthusiasm. 

To keep boredom at bay during the lockdown and nurture the creativity skills among students along with spreading awareness about the present situation, Sachdeva Global School organized various Intra Class Competitions for the students of classes VI-VIII which included Slogan Writing, Poster Making and Kavita Lekhan, inviting students to showcase their skills and to put forward their thoughts on how to face and overcome the present scenario. The competition was conducted virtually on 12th May 2020, and the submissions were made online.

The students participated enthusiastically in the competition and came out with wonderful ideas. The results of the competitions held are as follows

INTRA CLASS SLOGAN WRITING – CLASS VI

INTRA CLASS POSTER MAKING – CLASS VII

हिंदी कविता लेखन – CLASS VIII

“A Mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take”. Mother’s Day is a special day, for all children and mothers, as it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. Mothers are the emotional backbone of the family, who have the magic touch to heal all wounds and make all things beautiful .To express this beautiful feeling,  rhyme recitation activity was conducted by the teachers on 8 May 2020 for the students of Blooms. All the students participated with enthusiasm and expressed their love and affection for their mother. The session was concluded by the teacher by making children understand the importance of mothers in our lives and the extra recognition they deserve for all they do.

Clay modeling is a great way to develop a child’s fine motor skills, imagination and spark creativity. Kids love vibrant colours and the doughy texture of the clay. A clay modeling activity was conducted for the students of Buds-‘EXPLORING SHAPES WITH CLAY’ on 8 May 2020.The parents were given pre-instructions to keep clay or chapati dough ready with kids. The students were instructed to make different shapes and other objects like necklace for their mothers on the occasion of Mother’ Day on 10 May 2020. They participated enthusiastically and created the pieces that were worth watching.

       “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers’’

-Rudyard Kipling

Of all the relations in the world, the most precious relation is that of a mother and her child. Our mothers play an important role in our lives. They are our support system, make us learn a lot of new things, help us with our work, instil good values in us and help us through all stages of life. Even when we grow up, the one person that we always look up to is our mother. Mothers are our guardian angels and the only person in the world who is worried about us even when we aren’t children anymore. Mother’s Day is one such day which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year to thank our mothers for all that they have done for us. To enlighten our students more about Mother’s Day, a special activity ‘Mother’s Day Card Making’ was organized for classes I & II. A discussion was done wherein the importance of Mother’s Day was explained to the students. The students were asked to share their feelings about the things they love the most about their mothers. 

Thereafter, the teacher demonstrated how to make a card and shared some samples. The students made the cards to be given as a surprise on the D-day. They participated enthusiastically and thoroughly enjoyed the activity. It was indeed a great virtual learning experience which gave a boost to the creativity of our young learners. 

Clay modeling is a great way to develop a child’s dexterity and fine motor skills. Kids have fun and funky sensation squashing and trampling the clay. Keeping this in consideration, clay modeling fun activity was organized for the students of Blooms on 7 May, 2020 to help them discover, learn and understand the formation of different letters using clay and joining them to form a two letter word. 

Parents were given pre-instructions to arrange clay or atta dough for the same. 

Students participated with a lot of gaiety and enthusiasm. The tactile hands on nature of clay made children get engrossed while having fun simultaneously. The children pounded, squeezed, rolled and blended the clay to form two letter words. It was a pleasure to watch their petite fingers at work. Under the guidance and direction of the teachers, kids made the letters ‘he’ and ‘we’ and displayed them with pride. The activity helped to boost their self-confidence and develop speaking skills.

Learning happens most when kids are involved in activities using ‘hands on approach’. A taste testing activity is always lots of fun. Keeping this in consideration, a sensory fun guessing activity was conducted for the students of Buds on 7 May, 2020 to help them learn and understand the flavours of different food items. 

The parents were given pre-instructions to arrange food items that are relished by their kids. In this fun guessing game, the children used their sense of taste (tongue) to figure out if the available food item was sweet, salty or sour. Plates having varying food items with different textures and tastes could be seen and kids savoured the food they were eating. 

The award holds a testimony to the fact that SGS has been meeting international standards of teaching and learning from the past six years.