vaTsLye r.ge r.gt naTy.aCya b.a2t ga#I||| haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| kaEn kha> cl deta hE||| sa4 7aeD_kr pl wr me.||| ktRVyk#aer mUtIR na tae kae{ jan ska hE|||| p/s.gI ]wI na jan skega kaey|||› raht pa#I||| haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| s¹dyta, shjta, srsta ka||| sakr Sv+p||| AjuRnasm Aq~D saEwaGyvtI||| &ImtI kumud b.sl||| ivcare i4jta µara dixRt sup4 pr||| faeDt s.w/macI da3I||| Ag/sr haete rhe.ge|||› haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| suix9a ke spne kae sakar kr, )andatI srSvtI ¡t) bne rhe.ge||| 2Ir g.wIr wagIr4I pvar piBlk ceir3ebl ¨S3 s.g ibtayI iSnG2 saiTTvk AivSmr`Iy Sm<ityae. kae ||| 6et va3I||| haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| s.jaekr rqe.ge||| A3U3 ivXvas ke sa4||| inXcyaca mhame+ Aapke AaxIvRcn se bhut jna.sI Aa2a+ hm smd< 2\ bne rhe..ge|||› sa2I rah`I||| ]Cc ivcarsr`I||| Aapke m2ur iSmt se haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| p/eirt- p/fuiLlt bn||| [tra.s jIvn vahe prmanNd kI AnuwUit pate rhe.ege||| taec mae9 pave Anayas p/Sfu i3t wavpU`R s.vedna leq kaert &²a.jlI ko SvIkar kr Aamuce lla3I||| hmse nata jaeD_e rhe.gI||| haetI tI AamCyasa#I||| yhI ]MmId hmarI||| ivny iv´ec. icrkal tk bnI rhegI › r9`, v2Rn vsa tv ha||| - &ImtI rmIla|kUpr jpU vcn Aae#I||| pvar piBlk SkU l pirvar, w.aDup wava.jlI hIc 'ku mud' tujsa#I||| - &ImtI sunIta tavDe pvar piBlk SkUl, w.aDup Late Dr. Kumud Bansal Chairperson (30/04/1946 - 05/09/2012) “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi If there was any one belief that Mrs. Kumud Bansal had for all of us at the Pawar Public School(s) it was exactly as Mahatma Gandhi said – “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Her world, as ours, was the staff and students in all our schools, and the desire to give the best education to them to make a difference to our world. As the Chairperson of our Managing Committee, there wasn't a meeting that we were not reminded of the fact, that any change we wanted to see in the students, and the school would have to be a reflection of what we believed in, and how we wanted it to be. Mrs. Bansal was an integral part of the team that set up the Pawar Public School in Kandivli, and the subsequent schools in Mumbai and Pune. She was our guide, philosopher and Go To person with all our queries, concerns, complaints and solutions. Her vast experience in the field of education and administration, ensured that the vision we had at PPCT would be fulfilled, and that quality and affordable education would be available to all who applied to our schools. Her demise has left a void that would be hard to fill. However, our greatest gift to her would be to enhance and build on the principles she laid down for the schools to follow. Given her vast experience in the education sector, these very practices, systems and procedures were implemented in a way that education would be taught differently by working within the broader framework laid down by the authorities – in short, “You must be the change you wish to see in this world”. We pay tribute to Mrs Kumud Bansal and to the legacy she has left behind. We will continue in the same spirit, determination and resolve as she displayed to us, to provide the best education to our students, and ensure the success in their endeavours. - Trustees and Managing Committee Pawar Public Charitable Trust focus inside... Community Service Programme 38 Farewell 39 Pen School 40 Grandparents' Day 41 Editorial 5 Events Galore 42 From The Desk of… 6 You can Win 43 You can Win... 10 A look into the book reviews... 47 The Mentoring Ceremony 13 Ignited Minds... 53 Investiture Ceremony 14 Council Members (2012-13) 15 g§doXZm... 79 Felicitation Ceremony 16 ñn¨XZ... 110 Namaste India 17 Achievements of School 128 Eumind 18 Achievements of Principal 128 Teachers' Day 22 Great Expectations... 129 Fun Fair 23 Achievements of Teachers 136 Annual Day 24 One day wonders... 153 Sports Day 28 Contributors to Success... 155 Fun & Learn 32 Winners all the way 157 Field Trips 33 Editorial Mrs. Dharmalaxmi Srinath Editor Editorial Credits Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Dr. Madhura Phadke Earth Protector ! Editorial Advisor This is my prayer to thee, my lord – Mrs. Asha S. Sule Strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart. Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Editors Mrs. Dharmalaxmi Srinath Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Mrs. Sabita Manoj Shetty Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees Mrs. Ramila Cooper Ms. Sunita Tawde before insolent might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles. Photographs And give me the strength to surrender my strength to thy will Mr. Sachin Dubey with love. Mr. Amit Pawar - Rabindranath Tagore Back Office Support Small efforts can make a big difference-we all can. If by Mrs. Leena Sawant Ms. Madhuri Pawar living a little simple, we make this world a better and Mrs. Parinita Gangnaik beautiful place, is it not worth a try? Driven with a passion and fired with extraordinary vision we intend to inform, enlighten and educate on the efficacy of how every small Photography conscious effort made by each individual can make a great Jolly Digital Studio difference to save Our Earth. It is vital that the youth pursue social entrepreneurship Design & Layout Dheer Advertising &2542 8708 as not just a career but as a 'social necessity'. It is Shilpesh Patil undoubtedly a great responsibility and the pursuit of it has its rewards and challenges. It is true that in this process of bringing about social change we may have to face Printing challenging circumstances which will turn our lives around, www.pragati.com but at the same time teach us how to build on our passions and strengths, dream bigger and set the bar higher, achieve meaningful success, and inspire the lives of others. Who doesn't want the world to change for the better? Who doesn't want to see a miracle? What are we waiting for? Why not be the miracle? To be a miracle doesn't necessarily mean tackling problems across the globe. It means believing change is possible and making a difference, in your own living room, cubicle, neighborhood, or out in the world. Each article in this edition of Synergy stands alone, but together they form a handbook for seeing the miracle of change everywhere - and in everyone. Until the next time, enjoy each moment that comes to you. 5 From the desk of the Principal Dear Students, Parents and Colleagues, exchange programme and their projects were very well received by the students and faculty at the he seventh successful year has come to an end and Vechtdal College, in Ommen. Our hosts in Tonce again I have an opportunity to communicate Netherlands also visited India in the month of with you through 'Synergy 2013'. January and had a very satisfying experience at PPS, This year too began on a very positive note with our Bhandup. third batch of Grade 10 students making us proud with • This year our students have done exceptionally well their stupendous performance. We had 91% of our in Grade 4 and 7 Scholarship examinations, Asset students securing a distinction and 54% of our examinations and Olympiads and have qualified for students scored more than 90% marks. This brought in scholarships at the National level. the realization that all of us need to work even harder to achieve better results this year. In sports too our students have made their presence felt. This year has been a 'Year of Awards'. Though every achievement is cherished by all of us, I am tempted to • In Hand Ball U-17 Girls bagged the second place in mention a few, which have kept all of us intrinsically D.S.O. While U-12 boys bagged the second place and motivated all through the year. U-14 boys bagged the third place in MSSA tournament. • Two of our students from the third batch, secured the • Six boys from the school were members of the team first and second position in Mumbai at the ICSE Grade that represented Mumbai at the State level 10 examination. tournament. • One of our students from the first batch bagged All • In Athletics one of our students represented Mumbai India Rank 13 at the IIT JEE Examinations and is at the ICSE National athletics meet and DSO and pursuing his undergraduate studies at IIT, Mumbai. bagged a silver and a gold medal in shot put and • One of our students from the first batch bagged the Javelin throw respectively prestigious Ratan Tata fellowship and is pursuing her • In chess and taekwondo too our students made their undergraduate studies in Earth Science Engineering presence felt. at Cornel University in the U.S.A. • Two of our students from the second batch were This year our school has been flooded with awarded with KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Puraskar numerous awards and accolades. Notable amongst Yojana), a prestigious fellowship at the National them were: Level. • The school was rated amongst the top 5 schools in • Our students participated in the ' Homi Bhabha Bal North Mumbai for the second consecutive year. Vaigyanik' examination, aimed at identifying young • The school bagged a National Award for the best plan scientists and one of our students from Grade 6 was for 'Disaster Management' awarded with a silver medal.