2019 - 2020 Shaanthi News A Newsletter of Shaanthi Schools

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Warm Greetings! “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Said Plutarch. Today, the role of a school is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower its students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and productive members of an ever-changing global society. The talents, skills, and abilities of each student need to be identified, nurtured, and encouraged so that he / she is able to reach greater heights. We feel honoured and privileged to be part of this educational institution Climbing Wall where every one is a learner and every day is an opportunity to learn and discover. We look at ourselves as a community of learners, where everyone learns including our teachers, parents & staff. We are proud to say that our students at Shaanthi are offered many opportunities to explore their interests and investigate new ideas. They are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities that allow them the opportunity to grow at their own pace in a safe, nurturing environment. Our list of activities and other extracurricular offerings are broadened each year in hopes to have something that interests each student. We aim to provide excellence in our entire education program and we care KG Block with a new look! for our students in partnership with parents, in a way that provides students the best opportunity to achieve success and to enjoy their school years. The feedback that we receive from our parents indicates five important expectations from us. l A safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment l Pleasant, respectful and helpful teachers l Interesting co-curricular activities l Attractive and well maintained facilities We value their expectations and take effort in satisfying our parents in each of these areas. Our school curriculum and practices are consistently reviewed to ensure that we are following the most updated best practices, meeting all Students in UIPM BIATHLE and TRIATHLE regulations, and addressing the future needs of our students. World Championship in Saint Petersburg, Florida-USA.

Going forward, the school will continue to place emphasis on student- F From us to You centric, values-driven processes, explore innovative ways to best cater to the F What's New! different needs and aspirations of our pupils, leading to enhanced pupil F Inside School motivation and learning inside F Academic Corner No wonder, a student harnessed in such an atmosphere has every hope this F Sports Corner and possibility of becoming a responsible, balanced and a mature adult and is issue F Functions & Celebrations able to live in to contribute and to shoulder responsibilities of the society. F Field visits F Plans Ahead Thank you, F From the Front Office Shaanthi Schools F Parents Corner F Parent School Link

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Interesting Co-curricular activities Constructions and Renovations While academic excellence is our major thrust, the school Shaanthi, JNR is also devoted to prepare the students for life, groom them The Kindergarten Block of to face the challenges of tomorrow, and encourage them to Shaanthi Jothinagar has been be socially relevant. completely renovated with a new Keeping this in mind, we have made the best possible setup. Starting with a separate efforts to inculcate strong values combining with academics entrance, followed by a spacious and extra-curricular activities in children. New classes like closed multi-purpose passage and Martial Arts, Physical fitness, Wall climbing, Ethics and with a new ceiling and flooring of Etiquettes have been introduced under the regular the rooms, the whole ambience of curriculum to all classes. Martial Arts are used today around the KG block has become cozy and the world for self- defence, exercise, health and spiritual pleasant. The Montessori Lab has growth. Karate and Silambam are taught to the students of been expanded to accommodate a strength of 50 students S4 and S5 respectively during school hours. at a time. The outdoor play area also has got a new look with Yoga has become a co-curricular activity from this year new fencing and wash area. A separate sick bay has been and each class has been given a period every week wherein, added to the KG block. KG Parents shall now contact the KG a set of specific asanas along with Surya Namaskar is taught Principal and teachers easily with no delay in time. and followed by each class. Kreakshetra is coming up bigger in size along with a green Under Indoor Games classes, along with carom, skipping, room adjacent to it. The size of the stage can accommodate chess and table tennis, students are also exposed to play more number of students at a time perform an event than traditional games such as kichu-kichu-thambalam, before. Work is on progress and it would be ready for the paramapatham, pandiaattam, pallangkuli, thayam, Annual Concert. pannangal, aadupuliaatam etc. A period for physical fitness also has been added this year to all classes from S2 and students are trained in aerobics during this period. Robotics Robotics education is newly added this year for classes S7 to S9 in to their curriculum from second term. Students are exposed to Robotics practical classes of two periods per week by well trained experts. Shaanthi PER The objective of The School entrance has been modified to help students' i n t r o d u c i n g movement comfortable during their entry & exit to school. R o b o t i c s i n New classrooms and spacious science laboratory have been schools is to help built which have come into function this year. students focus on creativity and innovation. It not o n l y h e l p s students how to persist and solve problems, but also helps them increase their maturity levels and prepare them for real-world situations. With advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, driverless cars, and spacecrafts taking shape every day, the present generation of students needs to be more prepared for technological changes than any before.

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Shaanthi with NIOS between the two parties, which was felt by the other side also. We are happy to say that our school has become Keeping this in our mind, we sent a Parent Volunteer Group invitation one of the study centers of National Institute of letter to all parents asking for their interest in different areas and we Open schooling, NIOS. have started working on creating different groups based on their NIOS under the Ministry of HRD, Govt of Iindia, is interests. the third largest board after CBSE and ICSE with an Shaanthi Parent WhatsApp Group equivalent weightage of CBSE and ICSE. Shaanthi Parent WhatsApp Groups have been created for classes Regular schools require students to study all the S10 to S12 of JNR and we have started posting all general information subjects in the curriculum: two languages, science, and messages for their reference. We have also planned to create mathematics, and social studies; each subject may parent whatsapp groups for other classes. This would help us ensure have more than one paper. In contrast, the NIOS important messages reach all parents at a single point of time. We also requires students to study a minimum of five and a would like to tell you that parents shall post only general messages maximum of seven subjects. There is a very wide and shall contact the school for any individual query or other issues. range of subjects on offer; students, therefore, have much flexibility in selecting areas in which they are able to attempt an examination. Students are also allowed to change subjects midway through the course if they are unhappy with their choice. While the CBSE gives students the chance to score more, whereas the third central board - NIOS - is all about facilitating students who are unable to pursue regular studies. The only difference between CBSE, ICSE boards and NIOS is that it is flexible in the n choice of subjects. Parents who wish to know more about NIOS can contact us with a prior appointment for the same. Shaanthians in Parks As a follow up of maintaining Pollachi parks, our students have started working on it right from cleaning, planting saplings, weeding and watering in different park areas. We are proud to say that many parks have come alive, fresh and green by the hands of students. Our Secretary Mrs.Shanthakumari is taking great interest in bringing out this project successfully. Students and teachers are also actively participating in this project. Shaanthi Parent Volunteer Group At Shaanthi, we believe parents' involvement is very important in developing a child's education and hence we focus on developing strong relationships with parents. We connect with parents through emails, newsletters, parent meetings, communiqués and letters. We invite parents to the classrooms during Open House and get them involved in childs learning. We felt that Parent Volunteer Groups would p r o v i d e a s t r o n g l i n k b e t w e e n t h e parents/guardians and the management of the school facilitating co-operation and communication

3 Shaanthi News Inside School Kindergarten News The Kindergarten block was busily engaged in handling the new kids to get accustomed to this school in the month of June. The Open classes of Term I& II were conducted in all KG campuses. A photo gallery exhibiting various activities of Kindergarteners and their open classes.

Open Class – JNR Cookery Open Class – MLP

Clay modeling Clay modeling Gardening

Cookery Montessori Lab Outdoor

Students story telling Rhymes Recitation Open class - UDT

H Do one thing at a time, and while doing it put your whole soul into it to the exclusion of all else. H Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead! If you loose, you can guide! H In a conflict between the heart and brain, follow your heart. - Swami Vivekananda

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Graduation Ceremony of Kindergarteners, 2018-2019

S1 A – JNR S1 B – JNR S1 A - MLP

S1 A – UDT S1 B - UDT Academic Corner S12 Board Results BHARANIKA S – 578 We congratulate Mr Subaash for securing a high score of 528 out of 24 students in S12 Board Examination, 2018-2019. S11 Board Results Around 39 students sat for S11 board examinations 2018-2019, out of which Bharanika S SUBAASH S – 528 BHARANIKA S – 578 stood first with a high score of 578. S10 Board Results SHIRLY KATHRINE S – 489JAI SIVALII U E N – 486A strength of 64 from JNR and 12 students from PER faced the board exams. Shirly Kathrine with 489 and Jai Sivalii U E N with 486 were the toppers of JNR and PER respectively.We congratulate all the toppers, centum scorers, all students and teachers for their hard work. SHIRLY KATHRINE S – 489 JAI SIVALII U E N – 486 Outside Competitions - JNR SOF OLYMPIAD results: National Astronomy & Science Olympaid (NASO) Ajay Andriel D – S3C, Tanujraghav M K, Priya A – S4B, Competition: Jitenddran K.S , Andrea J – S5C, Nagulan K U – S8A, Puja Sree Nanthini K – S7A, Nagulan K U – S8 A, Puja Bharathi P R – Bharathi P R – S10B, Sruthi R J – S3B, Krisshav Varshan S K – S10 B are selected for the second level. S4C, Pranaya Sri PR , Dharshitha B R, Kanishkaa S, Shiv 'Saksham' National Essay & Painting Competition – Bharath U E N – S6A, Sree Nanthini K, Pratham J Patel, 2019 conducted by Petroleum Conservation Research Vijayamahalakshmi, Krithanya R – S7A, Naghul Pranav B S, Association: Mohammed Nihal M – S8C, Vidhula P, Devasri M, Nandhana A M – S4A, Shree Swagatha B – S5A, Indhumathi M – S5B, Winners: Amirtha Varshini S - S8A, Nanthika G - S7C, Tanu Sri Harshini R G – S6C, Mahita S – S7C are selected for the A G - S9B second level.

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Science Exhibition -2019 conducted by Ramu College in Outside Competitions - PER KKG Auditorium, Pollachi. SOF Olympiad Results: Winners: Harthik J Patel - S6B, Logesh Pandian R - S6B for presenting Laser security Alarm. Charan G – S3C, Pravith Yuvan S – S4A, Shruthika J L – S5A, Bala Shrivanth B – S7B, Akshayaa B K – S9A, Charan S – S3A, “Hamam Gateway 2019” – Certificate of Excellence for Harshith B – S4B, Vishvajith L S – S7A, Harshavardan Ma – Drawing & Essay writing by Elite Circle, Codissia Trade Fair S8B, Aashna Senthilkumar – S4A are selected for second Complex, level. Winners: S2 - Kanika M S, Jovik P, Mahithaa A, S6 - Umar District level Chess and Cycling competition in KSC Quayam.S, Umar Mukthar.S, Yuvana Shree V, Prakalya M S7 School - : - Shree Nanthini.K, Madhuvarsha P, Nitharsana, Anusri.S.S, S8 - Madhumitha. Winners: Jaya Jeevana E, Prabhushankar S – S5 B, Mukesh Kanna J K R – S8 A, Dhanvanth Krishna V – S10 A State Level Badminton Competition by Fireball Badminton Academy in Chennai. Winner : Darun Adithya S M – S5 A State Level Chess competition by Vishy Anad Chess Academy, Coimbatore. Winners : Vidur Vaibhav U S – S4 B,bala Akshay S – S4 A State Level Chess competition by TN State Chess Association, Chennai. Winner : Mukesh Kanna J K R – S8 A State Level Chess competition by AARON Chess Dinamalar Quiz Competition by Amrita Vishwa Academy, Chennai. Vidyapeetham Winner : Sudharsana G K – S4 B Winners: Sri Harini K - S8 C, Avanthika R - S8 B Selected for National Level Karate Competition by Japan Shotokan the second level in codissia trade fair complex, Coimbatore. Karate Association, Cochin, Kerala Coimbatore Arts & Literacy Competition held at LMS Winner : Akhil Pranav P – S4 B School, Kottampatti State Level Karate Competition in RVS College, Sulur, Isai Nila R – S7 B won first place in Classical Dance. Coimbatore Winner : Harsith G – S5 A State Level Silambam Competition by SYLOTH-silambam Association, Chennai. Winner : Shri Akash J – S4 A State Level Skating Competition by Jaya Sports Academy, Chennai. Winner: Avanish R – S3 A, Dasarathram L K – S3 C State Level Skating Competition by Speed Skating Federation, Chennai. Winner: Khanishkha Shri K S– S2 B Divisional Level Competition by Tamilnadu Yoga Sports Development Association, Coimbatore. Winner : Sachin N – S2 A, Yajnesh N – S5 A

Quiz Competitions conducted by Infact General Knowledge team JNR and PER

6 2019 - 2020 Sports Corner Swimming District level JUNIOR AND SUB JUNIOR SWIMMING MEET in Coimbatore. UIPM BIATHLE and TRIATHLE World Championship in Saint Winners: Prabalakshmi D – S10, S8 - Pranith S, Rohit Petersburg, Florida-USA Kanna D, Harshadha, Jeeva Dharani, Karan Chandar S R, Mitra Srreya C, S7 – Dhanvanth A, Hemevarshini S – S12 A, Mirudula Dharshini M 14th Place, Mitul Jisnu – S10 A, Miriam Audizia Kennedy – S9, S7 - Yuvana Shree, C,S7 – 26th Place In Sreenithi. Biathle And Mitra Revenue District level Swimming Competition in Amritha Srreya C, S7 – 20th Coimbatore. Place, Mitul Jisnu C, S7 – 24th Place in Triathle Winners: S8 - Karan Chandar S, Pranith S, Rohit Kanna D, Madhumitha V S, Dhanvanth A, Miriam Audizia Kennady, S7 National level Laser - Mitul Jisnu C, Rhythan Nitesh D, Madhu Varsha P, Sreenithy Run Competition in R, Mitra Srreya C, Jeeva Dharani M, S6 - Yuvana Shree V, BUDAPEST, Hungary - Europe Harshadha K, Arshath Khan A, Sekar S V J, Kishore Giridhar C, Participants : Mitra Srreya C, S7 & Mitul Jisnu C,S7 S12 - Surya Krishananm, Hemavarshini S, Arun Praveen D, National level Laser Run Competition in Shivaji Stadium, S11 - Abinandan S, S10 - Dharshan Raj S, Mirdula Dharshini Pune, Maharastra M, S10 - Prabalakshmi D Mitra Srreya C,S7-1st, Hemevarshini S, S12 A And Swimming Interschool meet in CS Academy Kovaipudur, Prabalakshmi D, S10 – 3rd Place Coimbatore. National level 10th BIATHLE/TRIATHLE Competition in Winners: S8 - Pranith S, Rohit Kanna D, Dhanvanth A, Pune, Maharastra Sreenithy R, S7 - Mitul Jisnu C, Jeeva Dharani M, Mithra Mitra Srreya C – S7 – 2nd Place, Prabalakshmi D – S10 & Sherya, S6 - Harshadha K, S12 - Arun Praveen D, Surya Hemevarshini S – S12 A – 5th Place, Mitul Jisnu C – S7 - 7th Krishanan M, S11 - Abinandan S, S10 - Dharshan Raj S, Place, Pranith S – S8 - 9th Place, Rohit Kanna D – S8 - 10th Prabalakshmi D Place Swimming School Open Meet in Indian Public School, State level 9th Modern Pantathlon Competition in SDAT Tirupur Stadium, Nagapattinam Winners: S7 - Jeeva Dharani M, Yuvana Shree, Sreenithi,s5 Winners: Hemevarshini S – S12 A, Prabalakshmi D – S10, - Yaksanth A, S6 - Harshadha Mitra Srreya C, Mitul Jisnu C – S7, S8 - Rohit Kanna D, Pranith Athletic Winners - JNR S,abinandan S – S11 District level Competition, Coimbatore.

Under 14 - Football Boys Under 14 - Hockey Boys

Under 14 - Hockey Girls Under 17 - Hockey Girls Under 17 - Badminton Girls 7 Shaanthi News

Under 17 - Basketball Girls Under 17 - Hockey Boys Under 19 - Basketball Girls Functions and Celebrations

We had a pack of exciting activities during the last term of the previous academic year - Graduation Ceremony of Kindergarteners, Award ceremony, and Annual Concert – 'Fragrancy'. The whole school worked towards the success of these events.This year, the theme of Annual Concert is Radiancy and we have started working for it. A capture shot of Fragrancy, 2018-2019

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Cultural Weekenza, 2019-2020 JNR Students actively participated in the competitions of Cultural Weekanza making that week a colourful busy one. They welcomed their parents & friends on Fancy Fete to take Photo frame Mask Making part in their mind- blowing mini games. The School has decided to spend the profit of a ro u n d 1 l a k h i n maintenance of Pollachi Municipal Park areas. SA RE GA MA Budding Chef

Voice Out Book Marker Wealth from waste PER

H Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. - Albert Einstein

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Fancy Fete

Independence Day

Pongal Celebrations

JNR

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PER

MLP UDT Republic Day - JNR

Republic Day - PER

KREA, PER

We have planned to conduct KREA Robotics in JNR on March 7, 2020 11 Shaanthi News Sports Day

JNR VARUNA AGNI Athletes 234 234 Games 240 300 PER Total 474 534 Score Board VARUNA AGNI Agni won the trophy in both JNR and PER Campus Athletes 206 236 with a difference of 60 and 29 points respectively. Games 205 266 Total 442 471

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Classes beyond Classrooms Field Visits - JNR

S3 – Oil Extraction Mill S2 – Jothi Nagar Park K1 – My Family S1 – Departmental Stores

S2 – Animal Farm in Sethumadai S2 – Vegetable Farm S2 –Market S2 – Construction Site

S2 – Fire Station S3 – Birds Sanctuary S3- Diary Farm S4 – Milk Factory

S4 – Someswarar Temple S4 – MBS Hatchery S5 – India's Material S6 – Subramaniyam Temple

S6 – Museum S7 - Court S6 – Sabari Soaps S5 – - To feel the climate

K1 – Visit to Temple,Church&Mosque K2 – Visit to Pinky Showroom S2 – Fish Aquariam S3 – Weaving Unit

S7 – Jain Farm, Udumalpet S8 – Ramakrishna Mission S8 – GD Museum S5 – Water Purification Plant, Ambrampalayam

S3 - Orphanage S3 – Post Office S3 - Polluted Place - Krishna Lake S7 – Traffic Park 13 Shaanthi News Field Visits - PER

S3 – Dairy Farm S2 – Market S6 - Museum S2 – Oil Factory

S4 – Poultry Farm S5 – Water Purification Plant S2 – Fire Station S5 – Kadathur temple

S3 – Birds Sanctuary, Sethumadai S2 – Plant farm S5 – Valparai S2 - Park

S3 – Bricks Manufacturing Unit S8 – Geedee Naidu Museum S7- Jain Irrigation Farm S4 - Kandalur

S6 – Panchayat Union Office S3 – Pollution S7 – Solar Tech pvt ltd S5 - Quarry

S8 – Ramakrishna Mission

S6 – Soap Industry S4 – Milk factory

Post Office S2 – Thirumoorthy Fish Aquariam 14 2019 - 2020 Field Visits - UDT

K2 – Pinky Shop K2 – Thirumoorthy Hills S1 – Departmental Store K1 – My Family

K1 – Visit to Temple, Church & Mosque Field Visits - MLP

K1 – My Family K1 – Places of workship K2 – Pinky Shop S1 – Departmental stores Awareness Programmes

S9 to S12 - Carrier & Traffic Awarness – Motivational Speech by Puthiyathalaimurai Kalvi S6 – A Speech about Gas conservation & safety by Bharath Gas Agencies

S8 – A speech about LPG Safety by Petrol conservation reservation association K1 – S12 Vaccination day conducted by International Yoga day Government of Tamil Nadu EDUCATIONAL TRIPS S10 - 2 days trip to Nals in conoor to motivate and encourage the students to gain their leadership qualities. S11 - 2 days trip to Valparai to know about Parambikulam Aliayar Project. S12 - 2 days trip to to visit the museum and to know about the various landforms. REAC – Museuo Bus by MCET college students 15 Shaanthi News 2019 - 2020

Class Projects JNR

Dengue Awareness S4 - Social Awareness rally for Cleanliness S4 – Dental Camp PER

S4 - Rally about Cleanliness S4 - Dental Camp S5 – BMI Camp S5 – Safety and First aid demo Life Skill Activities

S2 – Dress Folding S3 – A demo for sowing chilly seeds S3 - Gardening Plumbing

From the Front office Dear parents, Kindly update your ward's transport details to the Carpentry Vehicle Maintenance school front office when you change their transport type from school vehicle or private vehicle without fail. This detail should be updated in to the studentdatabase of our school software which would enable us send any messages regarding the transport to the parents.

Electrical Wiring Cookery Parent School Link New parents had an orientation programmeto know Feel free to contact us. Our email ids more about school during the first week of June. Correspondent : [email protected] A general parent meet was conducted for all classes Secretary : [email protected] in the month of July & February Academic Director : [email protected]

Individual parent class teacher meet was conducted 1 0

Principal primary, JNR (S2 to S5) : [email protected] 0

for the issue of progress card in the month of 9 Principal High, JNR (S6 to S8) : [email protected] 7 8

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Principal Hr Sec, JNR: (S10 to S12) : [email protected] 3

Parents of Classes S10 to S12 were called for a , 9 Principal PER : [email protected] t n i Principal Kindergarten, JNR : [email protected] general meet to discuss about the Annual plan of r

completing portions and conducting exams of each ra P Principal Kindergarten, MLP : [email protected] u class. ay Principal Kindergarten, UDT : [email protected] M Visit us at www.shaanthi.com