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March 2020 Diwali Celebrations

The students of IX D tried to impart a strong message on the occasion of Diwali by presenting a skit to sensitise the students and make them realize the tortures faced by the factory workers to make fire crackers. The need and concept of a ‘Dark Diwali’ changing to a ‘Green and Eco-friendly Diwali’ was beautifully highlighted by the students explaining the necessity to use natural rangoli colours instead of artificial colours. Lighting of diyas in- stead of electrical lighting was also encouraged. Everyone left the assembly ground pondering how they could contribute to an Eco friendly Diwali celebration.

KG Dance The children of KG class performed a Diwali Dance on 16 October 2019. The little performers looked vibrant in their colourful attire and energized everyone with their lively performance. Synergy

The Srijan School, hosted an inter-school event, Synergy, from 19th to 22nd November 2019. The first day was dedicated to UDAAN a non-competitive event that provides a platform to Children with Special Needs to showcase their special abilities. On the second day, a STREET THEATRE FESTIVAL took place. It was again a non-competitive canvass for students to explore and portray contemporary issue of social relevance vivid dramatization. At the end, Atelier, a renowned theatre group, performed a thoughtful act. On the third day, the school hosted ABHIVYAKTI, language festival. It gave the students a platform to learn the nuances of language, and exhibit their creative prowess and oratory skills through use of four different languages. The last day was dedicated to COMMERCE PENTATHLON. It was a forum for students to exhibit their business acumen in an environment fuelled by innovation and enthusiasm. Many reputed schools from the city participated in the plethora of events that were organized. More than two hundred participants took part each day. The events were well received and appreciated for their novelty and uniqueness. It was a great learning experience for all. Abhivyakti Commerce Pentathlon

Udaan Street Theatre Festival SYNERGY FEST RESULTS RESULTS COMMERCE PENTATHLON WINNER RUNNER UP MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOL, SHALIMAR HAL-HIGH APTILOG G D GOENKA, ROHINI BAGH

BRAND RACE MATA JAI KAUR PUBLIC SCHOOL THE SRIJAN SCHOOL THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, ROHINI

BIZMANIA THE SRIJAN SCHOOL DOON PUBLIC SCHOOL THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, ROHINI

VIKAS BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOL, SHALIMAR CLASH OF CLANS ROHINI BAGH

VIKAS BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, MANTHAN ROHINI THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, ROHINI

ABHIVYAKTI WINNER RUNNER UP RECITACION DE POEMAS THE SRIJAN SCHOOL SANSKRITI SCHOOL DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL , R.K.PURAM

TEENS ON AIR- RADIO SHOW DPS, GHAZIABAD ST. THOMAS SR. SEC. SCHOOL

INCREDIBLE IDIOMS MATA JAI KAUR PUBLIC SCHOOL LILAWATI VIDYA MANDIR

POETRY PORTFOLIO ST. THOMAS SR. SEC. SCHOOL THE SRIJAN SCHOOL VIKAS BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GHA- SANSKRIT SHLOKOCHARAN ZIABAD QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL, MODEL TOWN

GAGR ME SAGAR : MUHAVA- RON ME MAHARAT THE SRIJAN SCHOOL DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL , R.K.PURAM DOON PUBLIC SCHOOL

QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL, MODEL KISSAGOI: LOKKATHA VAACHAN TOWN PRABHU DAYAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

VIKAS BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GUFTGU HUMARI TUMHARI ROHINI THE SRIJAN SCHOOL ST. THOMAS SR. SEC. SCHOOL Annual Programme Class I and II

A bright and colorful Annual day was celebrated by students of class I and II in the school auditorium on 21 December 2019 with lots of pomp and splendor. The event started with choir, a beautiful song was sung by students of class I and II. An English play, ‘Gruffallo’ was staged. The students also performed a mime act on the theme ’Save Trees’. In the end, students gave a wonderful performance in Hindi play titled ‘Baal Diwas.’ Christmas Celebrations

The Srijanites celebrated the joyous occasion of Christmas on 23rd December 2019 with ardent enthusiasm. Melodious carols by the school choir reverberated throughout the premises. The children of class VI explored deeper into the real meaning of Christmas through an enactment. The students carried home the message of sharing and caring, as well as the need of being kind and generous.

Guru Purab and Guru Ka Langar

The birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru was celebrated with a special assembly which sought to remind each individual the basic message which Nanakji tried to teach throughout his life- namely ’Naamjapo, Kiratkaro and vaand chakho’. The same was conveyed through beautiful skit presented by the students of class VI-D. It concluded with the junior and senior choir singing shabads in praise of the Almighty. The whole atmosphere became serene as the students devotedly delivered these shabads. As a mark of respect even the teachers covered their heads, in remembrance of the teachings of this great Sikh guru. Republic Day Celebrations

The Srijan School celebrated 71st Republic day with great enthusiasm in the school. A special assembly was conducted on 24th January 2020 to commemorate the day when our Constitution came into effect. The assembly started with the performance by the school PT band where the students showed their skills by performing various drills. On the tune of the National Anthem, our national flag was hoisted by the Principal, the Junior Head and the school Sports Captain. The school choir sang regional songs to show unity in diversity followed by information sharing by the General Secretary and class IV Narmada students. The assembly culminated with speech delivered by Ms. Monica Kumar who addressed the students and presented her views about Republic India. Food Festival

The Srijan School celebrated its annual Food Festival , wherein students, parents and teachers came forward to celebrate the spirit of Republic Day. The school was adorned in Tricolours. The event started with a dance performance by the talented students followed by an amazing performance by the parents. Parents had chosen a dish according to their expertise and had put up stalls serving relishing Indian dishes, from chhole bhature, pao bhaji, dosa, idli to brownie and mocktails, gol gappe, dhokla, dabeli etc. Taare Zameen Par

Art is a very strong medium of expression, students exhibited their ideas creatively and freely, letting their imagination fly on paper. Class II-V enthusiastically participated in an art activity ‘Taare Zameen Par’. It was held on 1 February, 2020. The school students showcased their talent and creativity through painting on plain canvas.

Model United Nation( MUN)

The Srijan School had its first edition of The Srijan School Model United Nations Conference 2019 with over 200 delegates from various schools of the city .The students were brought together through this platform on 16-17 November 2019. The students focussed on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and brainstormed solutions to bring positive change in their communities for over two days. The opening ceremony commenced in the presence of revered Chief Guest Mr Burenbayar Chanrav, Minister Counsellor in the Embassy of Mongolia and Guest of Honour Prof. Nirmala Joshi, Director of India-Central Asia Foundation, New Delhi. In the closing ceremony all the winners of TSSMUN 2019, were conferred by the Chief Guest Advocate Monika Arora (Supreme Court) and the Principal, Mr Vincent Ashish Moses. The event was a huge success. Outstation Trips Class VI-VIII

CLASSES PLACES VISITED

VI Jaipur, Sariska

VII Udaipur, Mount Abu

VIII Bhopal

Growing up class V Growing up session was held on October 16,2019 separately for boys and girls. The sessions started with a mix of icebreaker, group activities and PowerPoint presentations to build a climate for open sharing and initiate a discussion around various aspects of growing up. The aim was to equip and prepare the children for puberty changes. Farewell 2020 Class XII

The students of class XI of the school gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing class XII batch. The day was a fiesta devoted to the years spent together with friends and teachers to reminisce joyous moments. The students of class XI presented interesting skits, group dance and solo singing performances which entertained the audience to the fullest. The performances were thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. Many interesting and fun-filled games were played to pep up the environment. Different titles were awarded to class XII students. The event was a great success, filled with nostalgia , fun and excitement!

CCA ACTIVITIES

The students of class KG The students of participated in ‘Show and class I made Tell’ activity .They brought colourful photo frames different objects to school for decorating their and described them with family lot of confidence. photographs

Making diya holder using old CD by class II Public Speaking class II Cooking without Fire by class II

Painting Diyas by class III Public Speaking class II Talent Show by class III

Public speaking event was organized for Class IV and V to help in enhancing effective communication among students. The students spoke on various topics which boosted their confidence and developed their speaking skills.

Workshop on Oral Hygiene

A dentist’s expert guidance can help children to understand how to maintain better oral hygiene. Keeping this in mind, Dr. Amanpreet was invited on 10 November 2019 for an interactive session with class IV students. Trips and Outings (Junior school) Outdoor educational trips are an integral part of the school life at The Srijan School. The students feel encouraged to explore and engage themselves in stimulating outdoor activities that foster an environment of learning and help them develop an appreciation of the natural world.

Visit to National Museum by class I and II The student of Class I and II went for a day trip to Muddy Boots Adventure Camp. They were engaged in many adventure sports activities like rock climbing, rappelling, camp games etc. They also enjoyed other fun activities like pottery making and tonga ride. The students of class 4 went on a trip to Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand from November 20 to November 23. They went for Jeep Safari in The Jim Corbett National Park. They also visited the Garija temple and nearby Kosi river. The students were engaged in many team building activities and adventure sports like rock climbing, rappelling, camp games etc. On the final day, the students were rewarded with fabulous prizes based on their performances in varied activities

Students of class 5 stayed at Mahaseer Fishing Camp, Uttarakhand from November 20 to November 23. In the three day- two night camp, they were engaged in some of the most exciting outdoor activities. The students participated with loads of zeal and enthusiasm and displayed tremendous confidence, will power and vigour.

Blessing Ceremony

Sports Day Nursery and KG

Sports Day was organized for the students of Nursery and KG on the wonderful spring morning of 13th, February. 2020. The highlights of the programme were yoga, gymnastics, pom– pom drill, zumba dance and many interesting races. The colourful props added colour and charm to the show. The children were very enthusiastic and participated with great confidence and vigour. The parents were mesmerized to see their little ones put their best foot forward. House Result Rangoli Making Competition

VI VII VIII st Ist Position- Pratibha House I Position- Pragati House Ist Position-Prerit House Aman Gupta 1 Divyam Kohli VII-A 1 VI-A 1 Devanshi VIII-A 2 Palakh VII-B 2 Japbir Singh VI-B 2 Munjal VIII-B 3 Jashith VII-C 3 Chanan VI-C 3 Naman VIII-C 4 4 Vidhi Jain VII-D Shelly Sharma VI-D 4 Mirisha VIII-D 5 Kaumudi VI-E 5 Samkit VII-E 5 Rakshita VIII-E IInd Position- Prerit House nd II position-Prayas House IInd Position-Pratibha House 1 1 Arnav Garg VI-A Atishay Jain VII-B 1 Kashvi VIII-A 2 Sara VI-B 2 Vibha VII-C 2 Mansi VIII-B 3 Daksh VI-C 3 Lakshita VII-D 3 Itiya VIII-C 4 Shriya VI-D 4 Kartik VII-E 4 Devansh VIII-D 5 Kimiya VI-E III rd position-Pratibha House 5 Manvi VIII-E rd IIIrd position-PRAGATI HOUSE III Position-Prayas House 1 Luvleen VII-A 1 Simrat VIII-A 1 Manya VI-A 2 Ayesha VII-B 2 Shambhavi VIII-B 2 Ayra VI-B 3 Vidhi VII-C 3 Jaivardhan VIII-C 3 Rinika VI-C 4 Nirmit Bindal VII-D 4 Rewa VIII-D 4 Rishit Sharma VI-D 5 Phalguni VII-E 5 Ruhani VIII-E 5 Jasman Kaur VI-E Accolades

Aditi Sawhney X A Ishmeet Kaur X D Street Play Inter Zonals, Priyana Moses, VIII A SAIL(Steel Authority of SAIL(Steel Authority of India) SKV Shalimar Bagh DPS RK Puram India) English Debate Hindi Debate Second position Spanish Solo Singing Competition Second Position First Position Second Position

Chitrakshi Katyal, IV Jhelum Harsh Gupta XII Paankhuri Bhatnagar, IV Jhelum Skating Competition( Girls) Delhi State Skating Shooting Championship Championship One Silver and One Bronze First Position medal Third Position

Aryan Kapoor XII A, Keyshav Seth XI A Dhruv Dhiman, II Myna Zonal Marching Competition Robotics Event, Columbian Fest Skating Competition( boys) First Position First Position Third position

Amolak Behal VII D Kartavya IX, Harshita IX Jeevesh Seth IX E National Level Science Exhibition Delhi State Roller Hockey Championship Skating Competition (12- 14 y) Boys-Quads Selected for National Level Silver Medal Fourth Position Accolades

Ishani Garg XI E Gyanada, II Koel; Dveta Sharma, IV Jhelum; Devansh Diwakar VIII E, 10th Position Anshika Kumar, IV Narmada; Street Play Best actress Hiten Aggarwal, V Shivalik Shelly Sharma, VI D; Vridhi Jain, VI D; Sargam 5th position Khurana, VI B; Ayra Khanna, VI B; Yoga Competition Diksha, VII D; Viyom Gupta, IV Brahamaputra; Hiten Aggarwal, V Shivalik; Gaurav Dua, VIID; Devansh Diwakar, VIII E;

Pratham Delhi Prant Krida Bharti Yogasna Pratiyogita 2019

Appreciation award

Mirisha VIII E Shivaan Malhotra XI-B South Delhi Open Roll ball Competition National Karate Tournament, Madhya Pradesh Gold Medal Bronze medal

Ribhav Srivastava VIII D

Skating Competition (12- 14 y )Boys Yashas Chauhan XI E Arnav Gupta VI-A Quads First Position International Karate Federation India MOD MUN 2019 Special Mention 2 Bronze Medals, 2 Gold Medals CBSE Inter School Skating Competition Blue bells MUN 2019 Momento and Silver medal and selected for Nationals Rs 2000 remuneration The Shotokan Karate Academy Going to be held in Maharashtra International UTOPIA MUN 2019 2 Gold Medals School Game Federation of India Momento and Rs 2000 remuneration 2Gold and 1 Silver medal

National Championship of Roller Sports

Federation of India Bronze medal

th 16 Inter Dojo Karate Championship 4th All India Missouri Open Karate Championship Aishna Jain VIII B: Silver medal, Araadhy Choudhary V Nilgiri: One Gold,One Silver Araadhy Choudhary V Nilgiri: Gold Medal, Adi IX D : One Gold, One Bronze Abhigna VIII C : Bronze medal, Ariya IV Alaknanda: Two Gold, One Gold Hiya Yadav VIII C: Two Gold medals, Paakhi IV Brahmaputra: One Gold, One Bronze Arnav Gupta VI A: Two Gold, Two Bronze Haley Yadav VIII B: One Gold, One bronze Prisha Kumar IV Brahmaputra: One Bronze, One Silver Gaurika IV Brahmaputra: Silver Medal Abhigna VIII C: One Silver, Two Bronze Digit Katarina II Saras: Gold Medal Jasnoor III Amaltas: Silver Medal Kanika VIII D: Bronze Medal Hiya VIII C: Silver Medal Haley VIII B: Silver Medal Moksh III Peepal: Gold Medal

National Science Olympiad

Rishit Sharma VI D: Gold Medal, Kaumudi VI E: Silver Medal, Devaditya Das VI C: Bronze Medal, Yashvardhan Gupta VII B: Gold Medal, Daksh Kumar Agarwal VII D: Silver Medal, Shorya Garg VII D: Bronze Medal, Rishit Jalan VIII E: Gold Medal, 20th Delhi State Karate Championship Vedant Bhansali VIII E: Silver Medal, Ishita Hiya VIII C: Silver Medal, Garg VIII E: Bronze Medal, Amaan Ali Asim Haley VIII B: Silver Medal, IX C: Gold Medal, Pari Gupta IX A: Silver Araadhy Choudhary V Nilgiri: Bronze Medal, Medal, Sarthak Kumar Seth IX E: Bronze Arnav Gupta VI A: Bronze Medal, Medal, Mahi Gupta X A : Gold Medal Vandit VII :Bronze Medal, Shivaan Malhotra XI B: Bronze Medal Devaditya Das VI-C Ist Position International Informatics Olympiad

Editorial Board

Mr Vincent Ashish Moses, Ms. Sonia Shamihoke, Ms. Shailja Mehta, Ms. Geetika Sharma, Ms. Neha Wahi, , Ms.Gagnish Kaur , Ms. Arti Kapoor