Smt.N.R.P.Sheth Multipurpose High School, Malbar Hill (Affiliated to CBSE) Vol 2. July - September 2018 News Bulletin Published by: MMHS-CBSE NEWS AND EVENTS “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.” -Swami Vivekananda

2ND JULY TO 6 TH JULY 2018 VAMAHOTSAV CELEBRATION. “The key to greener planet is in your hands”.

“Trees are the kindest things we grow”. This has been rightly said as the needs of all the living beings are fulfilled by them. But their depleting numbers have become a serious issue. To make students aware of this issue and by taking initiative towards it, Manav Mandir High School celebrated Tree Plantation drive in its premises. The 1st week of July month was celebrated as 'Nature Conservation week'. All the students enthusiastically participated in the activity of planting trees and adorning the school premises with beautiful potted plants. Principal Mrs. C.L.Madhuri encouraged students to preserve trees which play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. She added that it is the responsibility of each citizen not only to grow trees but also take care and protect them. 20TH JULY 2018 MOON LANDING DAY CELEBRATION: VISIT TO NEHRU PLANETARIUM. “Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination” – Mae Jemison

Forty-five years ago on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to ever walk on the moon. What was once considered the biggest step towards the discovery of our solar system is now only the first step on a much larger journey. As Neil Armstrong stated after stepping on the moon for the first time, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 1 As we continue to leap and learn more about our earth and its surrounding planets, Manav Mandir students were educated about the facts of moon with a Science Film Show entitled Passage to the Moon and Moon within reach. Students also participated in the contests organized during the Moon Landing Day Celebration at Nehru Science Centre. 25TH JULY 2018 MARATHI POEM RECITATION AND HANDWRITING COMPETITION.

Poem Recitation is a mode of Expression, A medium to reflect the talents of the young ones. Rhymes can prove to be instrumental stepping stones for young children to learn Marathi. These help them especially in the early stages of learning a language. The language of the state of Maharashtra is Marathi, so keeping this in mind on 25th July 2018, a Marathi Poem Recitation Competition for primary section and Marathi Handwriting Competition for Secondary Section was organized to motivate and encourage children to recite beautiful poems in Marathi and exhibit their beautiful handwritings in the state language. All the students from Grade I – IV participated and recited the poems with great enthusiasm and expression.

27TH JULY 2018 GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATION: “Guru is aspiration; guru is inspiration”.

On 27th July 2018, the management, teachers, staff & students of Manav Mandir High School celebrated the auspicious day of Guru Purnima with great reverence and devotion. This day is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) ofAsadha month of the Hindu calendar in all parts of the world. A special assembly was conducted, marked by the floral tribute by teachers and students to Maa Sarasvati in ritualistic respect of guru puja. The program started with the shloka “Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwar”. Speeches in English, Hindi and Marathi highlighted the importance of Guru. Students performed a skit showing dedication, love and impartialities of Guru. 2 8TH AUGUST 2018 ENGLISH POEM RECITATION AND ELOCUTION COMPETITION.

"Admiration comes easy to a person, who is endowed with the fine art of public speaking, who adorns common thoughts with the grace of elocution, and the elegancy of style” The famous words lingered on in the mind of all those who were lucky to witness the Manav Mandir High School Poem Recitation and Elocution Competition on the 8th August 2018, in the School Assembly Hall. The participants of elocution competition, exhibited perfect nuances and finer points that go into making a public speech interesting and captivating. The poise, self- confidence and praiseworthy articulation delivered by the speakers with uncommon sense of conviction, made the event a benchmark for the fellow students, also providing utmost satisfaction and pride to the teachers. Some factors which were adjudged during the competition were voice quality, speech content and delivery standards with appropriate topics. Students participated in Poem Recitation Competition with full enthusiasm and eagerly waited for their turn. They all showed great confidence, expression and talent. They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. 15TH AUGUST 2018 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.

3 Every citizen of India is well aware that 15th August is the day when India got its independence from British rule to become a free country. The day is celebrated all over in unity with great patriotism. Manav Mandir High School celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day at the School Grounds at 8:00 am. The anchors for the day welcomed the Chief Guest Ex-Coporator Mr.Pramod Mandrekar, Trustee Shri Kishorbhai Dave, CEO Mr.Paliwal, Principal Mrs.C L Madhuri, Administrator Mr.Varma, Co-ordinator Mrs.Sinha escorted by the School Band. The programme began with welcoming of the Chief Guests. The Chief Guest hoisted the national flag along with the dignitaries. The School Choir enhanced the spirit of patriotism by singing 'I salute my flag.' Students from grade V-X participated in a cultural programme organised to celebrate the Independence Day. The programme began with a English speech about the importance of 15th August and the sacrifice of thousands of freedom fighters. Grade VIII students sang a medley of songs composed on Mother India. An energetic speech in Hindi spoke not only about the importance of the day but also how citizens can contribute to making India a better country. Grade VI sang patriotic song dedicated to the National Flag of India which played a major role in the Independence Struggle. Students of Grade V and VI performed an energetic dance on a patriotic song. A power packed lezim performance won everyone's hearts and was followed by a vote of thanks. The program ended with the distribution of sweets to all the students.

21ST AUGUST 2018 MONSOON HIKE.

“Sometimes some of these side excursions and field trips are useful and we should manage to fit them in the book somewhere” Monsoon Hike is an outdoor activity where students get an opportunity to explore nature and feel one with it. The students of Manav Mandir High School were excited to the Monsoon Hike. Students from Grade V to X boarded the buses bound to Moksh Mantra campsite at Pen in Maharashtra on early morning of 21st August 2018. On their way students were served delicious breakfast and they enjoyed themselves singing many songs and played games. The view of campsite was absolutely breathtaking and memorable. The clouds brushed against the hills surrounding us, and a shallow stream separating the vast grassland. On reaching Moksh Mantra students participated in various activities like Archery, Rifle Shooting and Rope Course. Students enjoyed playing VolleyBall and Football in the rain. Post lunch on their trek students learnt about different types of fauna and paddy fields. Everyone returned with sweet memories of the trip. Truly the monsoon hike was a fun treat to the city kids. 4 23RD AUGUST 2018 ROBOTICS WORKSHOP. On 23rd August 2018 students of Manav Mandir High School attended a short workshop on Robotics It enlightened students on interaction with real-world programs, providing experimental learning activities that push students to investigate, understand, and create solutions.

“Achievers are not born talented. But they possess the 'I can do it attitude.” 24TH AUGUST 2018 RAKHI MAKING COMPETITION.

The bond of love which is chaste between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions. 'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate this emotional bonding by a holy thread around the wrist. This thread, which pulsates with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is rightly called the 'Rakhi'. It means 'a bond of protection', and Raksha Bandhan signifies that the strong must protect the weak from all that's evil. Rakhi Making competition was organized for the students of Grade I to IX in Manav Mandir High School on 24th August 2018, Friday. All the students participated withgreat zeal and enthusiasm and prepared colourful Rakhi and made the event successful. Teachers preached to the students about significance of the festival and told them stories. Students showed a keen interest on the occasion and a beautiful environment was created made of joy and love. 31ST AUGUST 2018 JANMASTAMI CELEBRATION.

5 The students of Manav Mandir High School celebrated Janmasthami with a special assembly, highlighting that whenever there is a dominance of malevolence, 'He' will reincarnate to destroy the evil and save the good. It was brought to life by students in their speeches. Students of Grade I and II were dressed up in traditional wear looking especially like mini versions of Lord Krishna and Radha.All the students from Grade I to X were given a chance to form pyramids and break the Dahi Handi re-creating the childhood events of Lord Krishna's life when he used to steal curd from the vessels hung in the houses of Vrindavan. After breaking the Handi all the students shared the booty of fruits and candies. The celebration came to an end with children dancing to the beats of Dahi Handi songs. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”

SPORTS ACTIVITY (August/September)2018

Viraj Singh of grade VIII was selected for 2nd Level in Yoga DSO Competition at zonal Level.

Manav Mandir’s Students participated in MSSA- Inter School Football Tournament at Azad Maidan in under 17 boys Category on 24-08-18 against Sabo Siddique (Byculla). On 31-08-18 against Jamnabai (Juhu), and on 07-09-18 against IES Modern English (Dadar). Manav Mandir’s Students participated in D.S.O Kabaddi Tournament in Boys under 17 category on 24-08-18 at Dharavi (sion).

6 4TH SEPTEMBER 2018 BLUE AIR.

Even though no single global standard for clean air exists, there are many different definitions of clean air. The air quality outdoors varies depending on emissions from industries nearby, traffic exhaust and local regulation. Indoors, the air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Studies show that breathing clean air can contribute to your health and well-being. Blue air purifier conducted a workshop for students of Grade I to X creating an awareness about the health risk caused by poor quality air. Students were asked simple questions related to air pollution and how they can contribute to reducing it.All the students participated in the workshop.

5TH SEPTEMBER 2018 TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATION

7 The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizing, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. In India 5th September is celebrated as Teachers Day as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. 5th September is the birthday of a great teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education, and was a well-known diplomat, scholar, President of India and above all a Teacher. Teachers Day was celebrated in Manav Mandir High School on September 5, 2018 and the celebration began at 8 am in the morning, in the school assembly hall. The program began with a prayer song sung by the school choir who welcomed the guests with a welcome song and a speech. One of the students then gave a peek into the life of Dr Radhakrishnan through his speech. A dance and a song in gratitude to the teachers were performed by the students. The highlight of the show was a fashion show which was performed by the teachers which was followed by a speech by the Principal who spoke about the significance of Teachers Day. After the celebration, the students and teachers left for their respective classrooms where the celebrations continued. Students expressed their love and gratitude through flowers and handmade cards.

7TH TO 10 TH SEPTEMBER 2018 HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF.

Dental Services

8 7TH SEPTEMBER 2018 CHIDREN MOVEMENT FOR CIVIC AWARENESS.

CMCA helps children become vigilant and active citizens of the country. They help students develop life skills, fight for the rights. A CMCA club launch was organised by students of Grade VII on 7th September 2018. Students participated actively in the launch and also organised games like Word Search and Quiz based on India.

12TH SEPTEMBER 2018 HINDI DIWAS.

The students and staff of Manav Mandir High School celebrated 'Hindi Diwas' on 12th September 2018 in the school with great fervour.Aspecial assembly was organised which students performed in Hindi to show their appreciation towards the national language. Going ahead with the celebrations students gave speeches highlighting the importance of Hindi Language. The children depicted the Indian culture which gives youth the inspiration of how one needs to lead their lives. They recited many poems in Hindi and spoke on the importance of the language in the contemporary society. Different songs and dances added energy to the celebration and promoted national Integration and unity in diversity. STAY FIT WITH MICKEY MINNIE - FITNESS WORK SHOP.

9 Stay Fit with Mickey and Minnie organized a workshop for students of Grade I to III as a part of healthy initiatives for schools. Through this initiative they encouraged kids to participate in a dance activity that was healthy and fun. Children were taught various fun-filled, easy to follow dance steps and also a 'dance along' Mickey and Minnie video demonstrating the specially choreographed dance routine. It was projected which the kids followed and performed together with their friends. “There is no innovation and creativity without failure. 19TH SEPTEMBER 2018 GANESH CHATURTHI & ECO FRIENDLY GANESHA MAKING.

The students of Manav Mandir High School celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and gaiety. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav. Being concerned about the growing environmental pollution Manav Mandirites chose to worship Lord Ganesha The symbol of wisdom in form of an image. Students participated in a special assembly followed by aarti and distribution of Prasad.All the students prayed to Lord Ganesha to bless them and remove obstacles from their lives. Grade VII students of Manav Mandir High School part of CMCAgroup found a unique way to celebrate the universally popular festival 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. Manav Mandirites have always had a sincere concern for the environmental pollution caused by air and water. Kids therefore made the idols of their favorite God Ganesh with non toxic clay, flour, leaves without any chemical colours, thus contributing towards a better environment and a brighter future. SEPTEMBER 2018 LODHA FOUNDATION DRAWING COMPETITION.

10 MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL (C.B.S.E.) GROUP-I SR.NO NAME PRIZES AMOUNT 1 JANAK RAWAL FIRST 1000 2 SAMRUDDHA MORE SECOND 750 3 GAURESH M CHOUDHARI THIRD 500 4 SIMRAN K GOHIL CONSOLTION 250 5 NIMISHA. S. SANAP CONSOLTION 250

MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL(C.B.S.E.) GROUP-II SR.NO NAME PRIZES AMOUNT 1 NARESH G MALI FIRST 1000 2 ROHAN S KANGNE SECOND 750 3 PARTH V GAJBHIYE THIRD 500 4 TANISHQUE DESHMUKH CONSOLTION 250 5 SAKSHAM V KHATALE CONSOLTION 250

20.7.2018. STAFF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME: 1. Workshop on “Bullying among students and strategies for prevention” was conducted by Principal C. L. Madhuri to the teachers.

The Resource person and teachers discussed and designed comprehensive intervention strategies involving students, teachers, families, and communities. Building bullying prevention programs based on principles of science and supported by a scientifically valid evidence of effectiveness applying school discipline rules, policies, and sanctions fairly and consistently. Implementing the policies at all levels, including primary, middle, and high school. Motivating students and teachers 11 about this serious problem of bullying so that they themselves can make a difference by presenting strategies that are clear, relevant, and comprehensible to both the teachers and students, thus creating an environment where students feel safe. This can be done by teachers reporting bullying, and knowing that they will be protected from retaliation by maintaining confidentiality whenever possible. By increasing the amount of time students are supervised at recess, lunch breaks, and class changes. It also requires teachers to consistently enforce the rules and apply age-appropriate penalties, if the rules are to have any meaning. Teachers should be provided with effective classroom management training including working with students with special needs. This will remove any excuse that new students might have for bullying other students. It also stresses the importance the school places on counteracting bullying.

2. VALUE EDUCATION IN SCHOOL:

On 13.7.18 a Workshop on VALUE EDUCATION was conducted for teachers. Values are the priorities individuals and societies attach to certain beliefs, experiences, and objects, in deciding how they shall live and what they shall treasure. Issues and challenges in inculcating values among students were discussed. Teaching domains that were identified to inculcate values were cognitive, affective and dispositional. The Teacher's task is to enhance capacities and teachers hope is to encourage commitments. The Critical points focused were to know nature and sources of values, Need to develop empathy, evaluative skills and be encouraged to commit to worthy values. Values are permeated and hidden in the curriculum and we need to focus on these values in each and every learning area was reiterated by the resource person C. L. Madhuri.

“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”

12 MANAV MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL NAV-VIDHYA DREAM WORLD Year 2018 - 2019 ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTHS JULY TO SEPTEMBER-2018 DATE: 06/07/2018 VAN MAHOTSAV We celebrated Van Mahotsav by planting sapling in the school to raise the awareness of trees among children.

DATE: 11/07/2018 FILED TRIP TO GARDEN : Monsoon walk and fun trip at Kamala Nehru Park.

ROAD SAFETY :

The children were shown the traffic signal and the zebra crossing. They met the traffic policeman who gave them instructions in the traffic rules. 13 DATE: 25/07/2018 FISH AQUARIUM

Children enjoyed a Visit to the aquarium that was planned for a practical introduction to marine animals.

VISIT TO RAILWAY STATION:

The Visit to the railway station gave them an insight about trains, ticket window and indicator etc.

DATE: 26 /07/2018 COOKING ACTIVITY:

As a part of monsoon magic team activity Corn bhel was made. 14 14/8/2018 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION :

Children were dressed up as national Leaders and spoke enthusiastically about their love for the country. DATE: 21/08/2018 RAKHI MAKING :

Children showed their creativity while making Rakhis. DATE: 24/08/2018 COOKING ACTIVITY & RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATION :

The activity of making delicious chocolate balls was enjoyed by one and all. Raksha Bandhan was celebrated by tying rakhi and eating the handmade sweets. DATE: 31/08/2018 CELEBRATING JANMASHTAMI : ACTIVITY :

Celebrated the birth of Krishna by breaking Dahi Handi and danced to the beats of the music. An Audio visual was shown to kids which was related to the life of Krishna. 15 DATE:05/09/2018 TEACHERS DAY :

Children made cards on teachers day and presented to the teachers. DATE:14/09/2018 ACTIVITY:

As a part of Ganesh Chaturthi children made eco-friendly Ganesh idol out of the clay with professional help. DATE:20/09/2018

The Ganesh idol was immersed in water on Ganesh visarjan day.

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