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Newsletter Nov 2020 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GIS-TIMES NOVEMBER 2020 INDEX From the pen of Editors Message from Principal Message from Headmistress Inspiring Young Indians (Shubham Jaglan) Thought for the month Virtual Celebrations Virtual Competitions Virtual Activities Summer Cool Fun Time Let’s put our Brain to Work… Creative Nest (Language) Conserve to Preserve (Ev.S) Junior Artists @ work Global School Dialogue The Wise Council Shoe Strike Nimble Artists From the pen of Editors GIS constantly nurtures budding stars towards their Holistic Development. The school magazine is a window to the creative activities of the school. We are glad to be the members of Editorial Board of GIS Times: Udaan and take this opportunity to express our gratitude towards our Principal and Headmistress for entrusting us with this responsibility. We would contribute to our fullest to make everyone's reading experience a delightful one. We would also appreciate every feedback on this journey that may help us to improve. Happy Reading! Editorial Team: Ayushi-XI, Komal-XI, Tejas-XI, Tanmay-V A, Rashmi-V B, Yasudhara Saikia-IV A, Bhavishya-IV B Mentors: Ms. Meeta Nagpal, Ms. Savita Rohilla, Ms. Himanshi Kunwar, Mr. Chandan Sikdar, Mr. Nitin Popli, Ms. Jasmine Vij, Ms. Malvika Sauhta, Ms. Meetu Rawal, Ms. Gitanjali Gureja Message from the Principal “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” The global pandemic that we all are witness to at the present moment has led us, individuals, to fall prey to the uncertainty of it and has given rise to fear among all. With the almighty's grace and sheer faith in my heart, I speak to all my dear students and parents to stay united and work together for a better tomorrow. Enhancement of language acquisition requires reading and writing skills in regularity, and for this purpose, we present to you the GIS Newsletter where we expect our students to focus on various literary pursuits and develop their reading and creative writing skills. We at Gateway International School, Sonipat have been leading as an example of rigorous efforts to keep a steady flow of learning and exploring for the encouragement of our students and teachers. My heartfelt message for all is that you may have the strength to fight in the face of fear and continue to prosper. STAY HOME STAY SAFE! Regards Prem Ojha, Principal Gateway International School Message from the Headmistress ‘Creativity is imagination and imagination is for everyone.’ - Paul Ardon It gives me immense pleasure to introduce to you our e-magazine, GIS Times: Udaan, a great way to communicate and be creative. The e-magazine is one of the many sincere efforts by the school to keep the parents abreast of the various school events and at the same time provide our learners with a platform where they will be encouraged to exhibit their creativity and soar up high with the wings of imagination. Udaan will reflect upon the various thought-driven drills and activities conducted in the classrooms on an ongoing basis. Moreover, Reading and Writing have always been our core focus areas, hence, we wish to concoct good readers and writers through this endeavour. The unprecedented hardships of the lockdown imposed due to Covid-19 had put each of us in a situation for which we had no experience and little preparation. But we adapted to the new world of virtual classes with a sense of gratification and it empowered us to continue the teaching – learning process for our learners. This wouldn’t have been possible without the invincible ability of the GIS Family – its Management, Teachers, Parents and Learners. I express my deep appreciation and hearty congratulations to the Editorial Board and to all those who have taken interest and pain to put together the efforts and work of the learners in shaping the School Magazine. I earnestly pray that we live up to the name, “Udaan” and keep flying high towards the limitless sky. Regards Indu Dhingra Headmistress/GIS Inspiring young Indians… Dream it. Wish it. Do it. Shubham Jaglan is a 16 year old Indian amateur golfer who won the Junior World Golf Championships in 2015. Jaglan is also a World Record holder and is recipient of the "NDTV – Emerging Player" and " M a r g d a r s h a n " awards.Jaglan has won over 100 domestic and international tournaments. He was born in village Israna, Panipat district, Haryana. His father is a milkman by profession and h i s f a m i l y p r a c t i c e s Pehlwani. He received his primary education in his village and now studies at the Laxman Public School in Delhi. An NRI named Kapur Singh started a golf academy in Jaglan's village. Jaglan was enrolled into the academy by his grandfather. Against the wishes of his family and despite the academy shutting down, he continued his practice on a small piece of land in his backyard. This land was cleaned by his father and converted into a green with three holes. Most of Jaglan's formative training was self-taught from videos on YouTube. He was later spotted by The Golf Foundation that gave him annual scholarship of INR 2.0 lakh and a membership in the Delhi Golf Club, which in turn helped the father and son to relocate to Delhi to continue his training. Thought Virtual Celebrations for the month International Yoga Day Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient ‘A little progress tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action. GIS Juniors also celebrated International Yoga Day each day, adds with the theme: 'Yoga at Home' along with the entire world. Our students encouraged everyone to to a big result.’ practice yoga and make it a part of their daily routine as it is a powerful tool to deal with the high S u c c e s s i s n o t level of stress which this pandemic has created in our lives as well as to maintain physical well-being. sudden, it is a process. We need to climb the ladder of success step by step. The progress we make each day will help us to reach at the top of the ladder of success. We must be dedicated and patient to achieve o u r g o a l s a n d consistently work for it. Janmashtami Our little Kaanhas and Gopis of GIS Juniors wished everyone Happy Janmashtami and prayed that may Nathkat Nandlala fill our homes with joy and happiness and take away all sorrows. May his blessings be with us always!!! Dussehra Even the homestay d u r i n g P a n d e m i c couldn't deter the AASHIRWAD f e s t i v e s p i r i t o f Grandparent’s Day 2020!!! s t u d e n t s a t G I S “Spending time with grandparents is always a good thing Juniors. To mark the to do, for I discover many things and always learn s i g n i f i c a n c e o f something new.” Dussehra, students were engaged in C o l o u r i n g a n d The last week of September was filled with abundant showers of Decorating Activities blessings, excitement and cheers as GIS Juniors virtually with the sole aim of celebrated AASHIRWAD…Grandparent’s Day 2020!!! The Grandparents of the students of Classes Pearl to V graced the instilling in them that occasion by being virtually present over 3 consecutive days. Our each day we should respected Headmistress welcomed all the grandparents and thrive to win over our expressed gratitude for their consistent support and guidance own evils. Students without whom the grooming of the little children would be did it very fondly. The incomplete. All the grandparents participated enthusiastically and depictions of the startled us by their amazing performances, melodious voice on R a m a y a n a w e r e Bhajans and amusing tongue twisters. They appreciated the efforts of the institution for preserving and strengthening the cultural roots shared through videos among children. It was a successful event indeed, and the School as as well. always would be pleased to organize many more such events. Competitions 'Who Am I' Competition At GIS, we firmly believe that talent of our little budding stars cannot be locked down. Hence, a Digital Intra-Class Competition was organized to hone the Oratory skills of students of Classes Pearl to V on the topic 'Who Am I'. All the participants were high in zest and zeal and spoke confidently with proper expressions. The winners were appreciated and acknowledged with e-certificates. Ruby Red Rose Ruby Purple Rose Diamond Oval Diamond Round Excellent Aleena Singh Jazzlin Vij Anay Bansal Aadya Mohanta Aravi Keemaya Hansvi Sinha Liyana Mehar Manan Kumar Inaya Revansh Kapoor Naisha Relhan Neelaksh Tahan Yuvraj Raweri Parth Tripathi Vidhi Very Good Aarav Dixit Dhruv Dahiya Harshita Adit Malik Shaurya Navya Lovish Chhabra Mardav Jain Veronica Nirvan Vashisht Saanvi Gupta Kiyansh Khatkar Taranjot Singh Yuvraj IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IVA IVB VA VB Outstanding Narvansh Anika Krisha Saisha Kanishk Alish Yasudhara Harjas Aradhya Arul Bisla Singh Veronica Disha Saikia Singh Jain Kaushik Ujjwal Vij Tanmay Meghansh Kiara Chopra Excellent Aryan Avni Kavya Rabhya Aarush Aaditya Alankriti Kiyana Aaditya Avni Arora Hardik Khanna Dahiya Singh Darsh Dakshita Saanvi Antil Munjal Harmish Trisha Dembla 'Show and Tell' Competition – ‘My Mom’ 'Show and Tell' Competition with the theme 'My Mom' was organized for the students of Classes Ruby & Diamond.
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