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➤ Did you know you can ➤Students and teachers ➤ Euro20: Kane leads STUDENT EDITION reduce carbon footprints by share their views on England past Ukraine and MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 TODAY’S promoting and using local issues engulfing the into semi-finals Newspaper in Education EDITION brands? country and the world PAGE 4 TOKYO OLYMPICS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 THE COUNTDOWN CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 BEGINS MAANA PATEL BECOMES FIRST INDIAN FEMALE GREEN PASS SWIMMER TO QUALIFY FOR TOKYO WALLY FUNK Amid the ongoing tus- sle between India and OLYMPICS WHAT the European Union Trailblazing pilot, 82, to fly into space with Jeff Bezos over the ‘green pass’ for Covid vaccines, nine arrier-breaking woman aviator, European countries have added Covishield to Wally Funk, 82, will join Jeff their list of approved vaccines. The European Bezos this month on the first countries that have cleared Covishield include crewed spaceflight for the bil- seven EU member states: Germany, Slovenia, lionaire's company Blue Origin, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Estonia and Spain, and B two non-member states: Iceland and the firm has announced. The trip is 60 years overdue for Funk, who was one of the Mercury Switzerland. The EU Digital Covid Certificate, 13 — the first woman trained to fly to space known informally as the 'green pass’, is a from 1960-1961, but excluded from flight means to reduce the hassle that travellers because of gender. coming to the EU countries face. Essentially, it acts as a digital proof that an individual has On July 20, she will become the oldest been vaccinated against Covid-19, received a aana Patel has person-ever to go to space when she negative RT-PCR test result, or has fully recov- become the first ered from the infection. It include details like takes part in the journey aboard the -PLAINED Indian female swim- name, date of birth, vaccine administered, the X M New Shepard launch vehicle date of issuance, negative test result or proof mer to qualify for the upcoming along with Bezos, his brother of recovery. THE CONTROVERSY AROUND THE Tokyo Olympics through univer- Mark, and another traveller, COVISHIELD VACCINE sality quota, confirmed Sports who paid $28 million According to the EU health From July 1, travellers to the EU countries Authority of India (SAI) on at an auction for the authorities, the digital cer- are being allowed entry into the EU region Friday. Maana is the third seat. "I can hardly WHY tificate will streamline the only if they have taken vaccines cleared by Indian swimmer, who will take wait," Funk said in a the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Its process of clearance of passengers entering the part in Tokyo 2020, as earlier video posted on Bezos's region, as member-countries were earlier (in some list of certified vaccines include: Instagram account cases even now) using national certificates that Pfizer/BioNTech’s Comirnaty, Moderna’s Srihari Nataraj and Sajan were creating barriers for region-wide travel. The Spikevax, Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaxzevria Prakash have earned the auto- EU member-states argue that the move is necessary and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen. matic qualification (A time) for to deal with countries that are said to have “virus As per the European Commission, of the Olympics.  The Bezos brothers and The reusable atmosphere and space variants”. the 27 member-states, 16 have already Funk, who was also the suborbital rocket The passengers will then be started using the EU Digital Covid National Transportation Safety system was named able to float weightlessly for a Certificate (EUDCC) through the EMA’s Last week, Sajan Prakash Board's first female air safety after Alan Shepard, the few minutes and observe the cur- INDIA'S RESPONSE approved list of vaccines. Though the EMA became the first Indian India is pushing hard to get locally- has cleared Oxford-AstraZeneca’s inspector and a Goodwill first American in space vature of the Earth swimmer to qualify for ambassador, will be joined by 60 years ago Then the capsule will begin a administered vaccines approved by Vaxzevria, which is the European variant of the unnamed winner of the free fall back to the Earth, braked the EU. Recently, India said, it will not the AstraZeneca doses, it has not cleared the upcoming Olympics Shepard trip will last 10 min- online auction, who paid for a by three large parachutes recognise EU’s digital Covid certifi- the Covishield injections, which are manu- as he clocked 1:56:38 in utes, four of which passengers seat and retrorockets cate until the EU includes Indian factured by the SII under license from will spend above the Karman men's 200m butterfly at  Taking off from a desert in before landing vaccines Covishield and Covaxin Oxford-AstraZeneca, as it did not have an line that marks the recognised application for market authorisation from the Sette Colli Trophy western Texas, the New back in Texas in the certificate boundary between the Earth's Covishield

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FITNESS FUNDAS SWIMMING BOWLING THIS IS THE easiest sport for an autistic child. It is simple IT IS NOT only a life saving sport as it requires the same repetitive actions of delivering or but has the ability to provide self rolling a ball in the lane. Since an autistic child has a gen- control and cognitive skills. uinely less amount of self control, this is a very safe sport SPORTS SUITABLE Swimming includes repetitive to opt for. However, the affected kid can imbibe many social motion of the body especially the skills such as allowing others to take their turn and cele- limbs which is easy to grab for brating when hitting the ball right. the kids with autism. Even when going deep inside the water, it FOR KIDS completely soothes the mind and provides relief from WITH stress. HORSE RIDING MARTIAL MANY DOCTORS RECOMMEND horse riding as a therapeutic training for children with ARTS autism. This positive activity allows to AUTISM THIS COMBAT SPORT thoroughly build connectivity ‘horsemanship’ CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR enhances mental and the physical since it would certainly require the Before deciding on a sport that needs expertise like Autism is predominantly a stimuli. In the training process, a student person to take care of the horse horse riding and swimming, consult your child’s doc- developmental dysfunction where an would be required to synchronise the brain- and build connection while riding tor if it’s safe for the child. Some autistic kids have body coordination. This too involves a repetitive them. This gradually works on the issues with certain body movements and may need individual struggles to carry social pattern of attack and defence, which is socialisation and the independence special training to learn a tough sport. Also, the doc- unchallenging for the autistic kid. aspect very well. Also, do allow tor can tell you if your child is old enough (age wise, interaction and communication. This helps kids in overcoming your autistic child to create fun physically and mentally) and ready enough for Sports being a great activity for sensory and motor difficulties moments while enjoying this sport. a certain sport. while improving their con- people of all ages, it can significantly fidence, alertness and help to improve a person with autism. other mental HIKING functions. WHAT NO THERAPY can offer, can be achieved through nature. Hiking is the best sport to enjoy while being in Here are some helpful sports for close proximity to nature. Moving to a far more beautiful and natural world for a walk can be a great stress those on the spectrum... reliever. Take your autistic child towards the countryside and allow him/her to bond and connect with nature rather than imposing the need of social interaction in a noisy and messy environment. TNN CLICK HERE: FOR PAGE 3 AND 4

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The Heritage School completes 20 years of excellance in education

he Heritage School, Kolkata, re- cently celebrated its Foundation Day marking the completion of 20 years Tof excellence in education. To make the moment significant and momentous, the school organised its 19th Annual Prize Day Distribution Ceremony virtually. The Annual Prize Day Distribution Cer- emony was graced by Dilip Surkar, execu- tive director, Vikram A Sarabhai, Commu- nity Science Centre and Shashank Vira, ed- ucationist, partner,The Hearth Advisors, as the guests of honour for the event. The day also witnessed the launch of four innovative programmes which will be offered by the school in the new academic session as a part of value additions to the existing curricu- lum. The programmes were The Articulate reer in science & technology.Shashank Vira Ensemble - a language enrichment pro- shared some of the latest educational inno- gramme to create a strong foundation for vations in school education which are com- English language, Enigma - a e-magazine on ing up in the future to increase the depth of science which consisted of handpicked the- experiential learning. The current Covid-19 ories and discoveries that intrigued pandemic had made the students remain with- mankind, Sansmaran- the school story down in the four walls at home and these innova- the memory lane since its inception to the tions will help schools to rediscover them- current year sharing all the wonderful mo- selves so that they can sustain and strength- ments, Samvedan - a psychological coun- en further the connect with the students. selling programme to support every students The entire programme was organised vir- and parents of the school and Girl Up - an tually and witnessed a huge participation initiative which was started by United Na- from the students and parents. During the tions Foundation in 2010 to support every programme, Vikram Swarup, chairman, Girl child. school managing committee, The Heritage During the event, Dilip Surkar shared School, recalled some of the nostalgic mo- with a Difference’ thus celebrating this mo- ous verticals. Moreover these programmes a ‘School with a Difference’ thus fulfilling some of the magical inventions of science ments since the inception of the School. HK mentous occasion. The students also expe- will also help us to rediscover and reimag- the vision of The Heritage School, Kolkata, and technology which will help the students Chaudhary,chairman, Heritage Group of In- rienced the Virtual Prize Distribution Cer- ine our school education after completion of during this momentous occasion,” said PK to appreciate the subject. Adding to this, stitutions, spoke about the vision of the emony for which they had been waiting for 20 years making this moment memorable Agarwal, CEO, Heritage Group of Institu- Surkar also cited various examples to raise group starting from school education to high- a long time. for the future,” said Seema Sapru, principal, tions, Kolkata. The programme was also ad- the curiosity levels of the students and re- er education and beyond. The other trustee “The Heritage School is launching new The Heritage School, Kolkata. dressed by Runa Chatterjee, headmistress, quested the teachers to organise more pro- members of the school also congratulated programmes as value additions to the ex- “I congratulate the chairman, trustees, The Heritage School, Darryl Christopher grammes and events related to science so that the teachers, students, parents and staff vir- isting curriculum which will definitely help teachers, students, parents, alumni, well- Christensen, headmaster of The Heritage students get ample inspiration to make a ca- tually for their efforts in creating a ‘School the students to achieve excellence in vari- wishers and other stakeholders for creating School, parents of the school and teachers. Adamas World School BLENDED LEARNING-THE WAY FORWARD here is a famous African In fact, it is the teacher, who en- proverb that says, “It takes courages questions that are reflec- celebrates Mother’s Day a village to raise a child.” It tive in nature that prepares students Tstands true for present-day to get engaged in the journey of en- education too as it is vital for teach- quiry and research. Technology ers, school, parents and family en- plays a pivotal role in hybrid learn- vironment to be in sync to offer sup- ing. It has been critical for schools/ port to the learner in their holistic teachers in the recent times to en- growth. The pandemic had posed se- gage in the process of research to vere challenge for the schools, teach- find the right technology to be im- ers as well as students to ensure ac- plemented in the classrooms to make tive collaboration – with the students blended learning successful. being confined to their homes. At Krishnagar Public School, we Our traditional classroom teach- are constantly researching on the ing methods which have been tried different technologies to make blend- and tested for years have its own ad- ed learning more engaging and en- vantages including face-to-face in- quiry based – be it choosing the right teraction, development of interper- video conferencing platform, or the sonal skills, encouraging collabora- various interactive tools for the dig- tive learning, which are essential ital classroom, or the balanced and for the overall development of a stu- Sankar Prasad Dutta, Principal age-appropriate medium of online dent. assessment for the different segment Online learning however, allows ing, and includes both synchronous of students, the convenient ways for students to take control of their own and asynchronous elements. In fact, digital evaluation, or designing our learning wherein they can browse Blended Learning refers to the in- own ERP system to generate through content, listen to audio- tegration of modern technologies progress report in sync with our 360- books or access e-resources and and online media and is gradually degree assessment system. While watch video-contents. Online edu- proving to be highly effective in most of our research had to be test- aa…ammi…mom…mommy…and there cation helps students become active meeting the expectations of 21st cen- ed in the classroom situation and can be many other terms of endearment, learners, rather than passive lis- tury learners while addressing the modified according to their feasi- but she is one lady who is endowed with teners, taking full responsibility for challenges of limited resources and bility, it encouraged teachers and Mmagical powers - yes mothers are magi- their own studies. catering to individual needs. learners to take on the journey of cians! They can change and control everything in The neo-normal Hybrid or Blend- The role of the teacher is vital in blended learning not only in content and around them. The role of a mother can never ed learning combines teaching- promoting blended learning in the but also in the process. be replaced. To honour the contributions of a moth- learning methods from both face-to- classroom. The teacher in blended Sankar Prasad Dutta, Principal, er, or mother-figure, to salute her sacrifice and un- face interactions and online learn- classroom becomes the facilitator. Krishnagar Public School conditional love, the students of Adamas World School celebrated Mothers’ Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. This virtual celebration of moth- erhood showcased the everlasting bond between a mother and her child and this is what keeps them rooted even after every raging tempest. The little gestures of the children of pre-primary brations are not only age-appropriate and engaging and primary department along with the children of but also impactful and brings back positivity and the middle school to make their mothers feel special emotional harmony which is of paramount impor- actually stole our hearts away.Their activities high- tance in these trying times. lighted the relevant role that the mother-child rela- In order to strengthen the bond, feelings of over- tionship can have in promoting their psychological whelming love and attachment and to foster a sense THE NIGHT SKY AND ME well-being and decreasing the level of stress. We all of positive self esteem, the students came up with An entire Sunday morning could not help but I blushed. me too and I finally realised I tiptoed into my room for I know that the need of the hour is that children re- mouth watering recipes for their beloved mothers. quire a sense of security and safety from their par- The celebration also included captivating dance per- was drenched in incessant I decided to stay a little bit the brilliance of Coldplay, knew it was way past mid- ents /caregivers.This was exactly the aim of our pro- formances, melodious songs and enthralling recita- rain, more but only to check on my The winds, the music, the night. gramme whereby mothers had one more chance to tion. Tears trickled down the cheeks of the mothers It was a festive day, but I garden! night sky and its stars I crept into the snug blanket, hold them tight, reassure them and express their un- as they witnessed their wards perform with confi- stayed back, all alone, I dragged the mesh chair out seemed so perfect to me. I still felt happy within. limited love. dence only for their mothers. The house felt rather empty of the closet into the open, Droplets of rain splashed and Perhaps everything about to- Adamas World School has definitely played a piv- When the entire world is struggling to mitigate otal role in re-inforcing the surge of love and ten- the outspread and cope with the global crisis, this and boring for a festival. along with an old radio. tiptoed onto the ground, day was special, derness a mother feels for her child. For a while the virtual programme was one of the many initiatives Moonlight replaced sunshine For someone who was born re- In perfect sync with the Perhaps it was God’s way to mothers were encouraged to prevent themselves taken by the school that definitely brought back and the rain stopped pouring. cently, I was rather good at fix- sound of the song. fill me with happiness, from acting as matured individuals and to let the smiles to our dear students and parents. Through I sighed and went to the ter- ing the radio, I never felt this gleeful in I could not help but smile child within them come out. The day was a perfect innumerable innovative activities and proactive in- race to check on my roof gar- The only song which played on ages, perhaps it was the sky, again, blend of pure contentment, happiness, gratification teractions on that day it was once again proved that and cheerfulness. a mother is a tender touch that soothes the little den, the vintage was- Yellow, on Or maybe the song, or the Maybe being sad is not how I The colourful and attractive cards, crowns and aches of their wards, it is their helping hands that None of them were broken, loop. dancing breeze, I could not should live, sashes prepared by the little hands was a gentle re- reach out not only to shield when troubles come but but something else did feel The old chair and radio did not settle for just one. And that we all should be minder that although motherhood is challenging, it also to share the joys and triumph of each single day. crushed! annoy me anymore, I was brought back into reali- happy and YELLOW. is rewarding too. As mothers we do at times explode The super moms of AWS along with their bun- A chilly breeze went past my I was immersed into the night ty by the heavy droplets of I slept with no worries amidst with anger and frustration, we do feel sad fearful, dles of joy really graced the occasion exhibiting their anxious and worried. But the warm embrace of the talents. A big shout-out to all the mothers and moth- sombre face all towards the sky, looking at twinkling stars rain falling on me, the jovial rain, budding souls say it all - It is okay,not to be okay at er-figures! Since motherhood is a journey without moon, far away from me. I snapped out of the happi- I could not help times. destination the celebration cannot be restricted to It felt good, for a moment I The broken voice did not annoy ness I was immersed in. but smile again. Like all other institutions Adamas World School one single day - every day is a Mother’s Day! has also shifted its base to virtual platforms. But un- Debarati Dey Banerjee, PRATYUSH KUMAR, Class XI, Harayana Vidya Mandir like other institutions we have made whole-hearted efforts to ensure that the online programmes/cele- Jr School In-charge, Adamas World School “It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to accomplish. It’s all a matter of discipline.” SIMPLY SPORTS Wilma Rudolph, former athlete 04 MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 KANE LEADS ENGLAND INTO SEMIS Harry Kane scored twice as a buoyant England cruised through to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with a one-sided 4-0 win over Ukraine in Rome on Saturday

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ane ended a worrying inter- England comes Kane ends goal Ukraine falls behind dan Pickford and a Declan Rice piledriv- national scoring drought by We are in the er was kept out by Bushchan, with Eng- netting in the 2-0 last-16 defeat through semi-finals because of drought England fans had plenty to celebrate, land looking comfortable. However, K of Germany in midweek and unlike their Ukrainian counterparts, Ukraine were a different proposition he put England ahead inside four minutes The draw here was kind for them, with the spirit. Of course, Kane, their captain, had gone close to as Andriy Shevchenko’s team came up after injured defender Serhiy Kryvtsov on a sweaty evening in the Italian capital. Ukraine surely as weak an opponent as eight hours without finding the net for short in their bid to take the country to was replaced by Dynamo Kiev winger Gareth Southgate’s side then put this quar- they could hope to face in a quarter-fi- the quality of our play is his country but his opener here was his a first ever major tournament semi-fi- Viktor Tsygankov in the 36th minute. ter-final tie out of sight with two more nal, a stage at which they have lost to the important, but I have seen second in just eight minutes following nal. They scraped out of their group goals early in the second half, one from likes of Italy and Portugal in recent Eu- the late strike that secured victory over and then edged 10-man Sweden in ex- Harry Maguire before Kane netted again. ropean Championships. However the sta- lots of nations go out Germany.Regardless of the opposition, tra time in the last 16, and their chances Impressive Substitute Jordan Henderson got the tistics are impressive, with England hav- because they don’t have their display at the Stadio Olimpico of shocking England looked dead and second half fourth, and as Denmark lie in wait in the ing come through five games at this tour- was a step-up in class in the final third buried when they fell behind early on. Wembley semi-final on Tuesday,England nament all without conceding a goal. the spirit of these boys. to previous games at the Euro and they Sterling, who terrorised the Ukraine England scored again less than a will be confident of going on to reach a Some of their play in wide areas was out- Gareth Southgate, will be favourites at home against a defence down the left, played in Kane minute after the restart. From Mason first ever European Championship final standing, with Raheem Sterling and Danish side who played their own quar- who poked the ball past Georgiy Mount’s resulting corner came the and even now claiming a first major in- Jadon Sancho _ making his first start at England Coach ter-final against the Czech Republic in Bushchan. Ukraine’s giant striker Ro- fourth goal, another header, this time ternational title since 1966. the Euro_too hot for Ukraine to handle. distant Baku. man Yaremchuk forced a save from Jor- from Henderson. AFP

ROGER FEDERER INTO COPA AMERICA: ARGENTINA ADVANCE TO SEMIS WIMBLEDON FOURTH ROUND Lionel Messi scored one goal and created two others as Argentina beat Ecuador FOR 18TH TIME 3-0 in Goiania on Saturday to reach the Copa America semi-finals oger Federer reached round of a Grand Slam for n Tuesday’s last four match, the 14-time man Pezzella volleyed into the side netting. chitect. First he played in Nicolas Gonzalez on the Wimbledon last the 69th time in his career. winners will play Colombia, who beat Carlos Gruezo almost gifted Argentina a goal goal but when he was tackled by Galindez, Mes- R 16 for the 18th time on Federer is the third-oldest I Uruguay on penalties earlier in the day. when his attempted back pass sent Messi clean si reacted quickest and teed up De Paul to score. Saturday with a four-sets win man to reach the round of 16 Messi teed up goals for Rodrigo De Paul and through with only Galindez to beat, but the six- There was still time before the break for Galin- over Cameron Norrie, the last at Wimbledon in the Open Lautaro Martinez before firing home an time Ballon d’Or winner saw his shot cannon dez to make an incredible double save from British man in the tourna- Era -- after Pancho Gonzales injury time free-kick to cap a stun- back off the post. Up the other end, goalkeep- Gonzalez, before Valencia somehow headed ment. Eight-time champion (41) in 1969 and Ken Rosewall ning individual performance The er Emiliano Martinez had to be alert to parry wide from six yards out. Federer triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 5- (40) in 1975. Federer finished scoreline was harsh on Ecuador,who a stunning 20-yard volley by Sebastian Mendez. After the break, Valencia remained Ecuador’s 7, 6-4 and will be play- with 48 winners as he won ended the game with 10 men after Argentina had their own let off seven min- most likely route back into the match and the ing in the fourth his 104th Wimbledon Pedro Hicapie’s dismissal but had utes from half-time when Pervis Estupinan livewire forward’s near post shot hit Martinez’s match. He will face been competitive throughout. crossed from the left and Enner Valencia’s leg before going behind. A wicked Estupinan Italy’s Lorenzo flicked header narrowly evaded the sliding cross was then almost turned into his own net Sonego on Monday Argentina had an Alan Franco at the back post. Two minutes lat- by Gonzalez. Messi came close to killing off the for a place in the er Argentina were in front, with Messi the ar- tie but his curled effort sailed just past the post, quarter-finals. AFP early start while Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez denied Argentina made a bright start and substitute Gonzalo Plata an equaliser with a near- Martinez almost opened the scor- The truth is it was a very tough match. post block. Inter Milan forward Martinez final- ing with a moment of brilliance. We knew the difficulty of playing ly ended Ecuador’s resistence six minutes from He chipped the ball over goalkeeper Ecuador, who work hard with players who time from Messi’s pass after Hincapie was caught Hernan Galindez and then volleyed are fast, physically strong, young. It was a in possession by Angel Di Maria. And Hincapie goalwards, only for Robert Arboldea completed a miserable few minutes as he was to block the ball on the line. Moments battle until we managed the (second) goal. dismissed in injury time after dragging back sub- later Martinez had a shot deflected Lionel Messi stitute Di Maria when clean through, with Mes- wide and from the resulting corner,Ger- si despatching the free-kick. AFP

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