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CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4 It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 03 ‘The Best cartoons have no New set of chalk & challenges words, just a picture and a QUESTION 1: How does the shadow not possible, how do educators side of technology affect the teach- still stay connected to their stu- ers, students and the society at large? dents and guide them around clear intentions of its maker’ these issues? Technology has been a boon during osco Pub- and Japan. The stu- the pandemic. Online classes, work Teachers have this innate ability lic School dents vehemently re- from home, podcasts, webinars, to connect with students. Teach- witnessed viewed different prob- everything became the new normal ers speak to the children after their Bparticipa- lems faced by India for a year. It was thanks to the tech- regular classes to solve their prob- tion from the stu- and the activity part- nology that we could stay connect- lems. The PTM are more interac- dents in the time of ner countries in a vir- ed with our friends and relatives all tive and teachers get to know how pandemic for an ISA tual class discussion around the globe. Yet, the lii effects the children spend their time at activity ‘BRAINY- and presented beauti- of technology did affect everyone. home. I had asked all my teachers, TOON’. The activi- ful satirical carica- The new normal cast a shadow, al- to ask the children to thank their ty was administered tures. The best entries most akin to a blight on the normal. parents every day for the chores under avid support Garima, IX Vaishnavi Katiyaar, IX were received from The bonding times over coffee, they do at home and also help them and guidance of Richa Singh (IX), Anuj snacks and savouries in cafeterias, as much as possible. Some chil- school Principal Rajiv Dug- students of class IX were Sharma (IX), Garima (IX) malls and even street sides were re- dren faced anxiety issues during gal for the students of class- ushered to design a Cari- and Vaishnavi Katiyar (IX). placed by zoom bonding sessions online exams. Teachers are in es VIII and IX. Class VIII cature depicting political, The Caricatures were ap- and zoom parties. Even prayer meets touch to help and guide them. students were designated social and economic chal- preciated by our Vice Prin- were held with a link sent to rela- an E-Worksheet, while the lenges in India, The USA cipalPriya Handa. tives, friends and well-wishers. QUESTION 4: What is that one change It has been a tough time for chil- day scenario in terms of digital P.L Rana, Principal, St Andrews Scots Senior secondary School, IP extn you want to see in the students, soci- dren, parents, teachers and society classes and academic assistance? at large. A pat on the back, a friend- ety and the nation at large? Global citizens for global cause ly tug at the hair or a convivial pinch Teachers have been the proverbial work and expected to attend webi- Students, society and the nation on the cheek were replaced by fran- fairy godmothers and Aladdin's nars and training programmes and have to become more kind and round 36 students from class tic hand sanitizing and keeping the djinn in these challenging times. come out with innovative ideas. It compassionate. We saw the pain VI of St.Mark's School, mask in place. Technology definitely They have given a whole new mean- has been stressful but they have of the workers, children of remote Meera Bagh worked on Goal cannot replace the human touch and ing to multi-tasking with teaching, done an exemplary job. areas deprived of online educa- ANo. 3 of the Sustainable De- that's precisely what we have been preparing notes, taking care of the tion, helplessness of people who velopment Goals.The process that last- saying. Technology, technology and difference in abilities and teaching QUESTION 3: There are issues faced retrenchment. We also saw ed for around a month and a half had more of technology. accordingly, posting relevant con- like relationship anxiety and or people and children show com- students interviewing an Australian tents, conducting activities, check- passion and the will to help oth- teacher Juliette Bentley as well as vis- depression etc that don't come QUESTION 2: How do teachers ing the children's progress and all ers. I hope this compassion to- iting her class and discussing the im- under the purview of the set syl- constantly keep pace with the at the same time many times. They wards the humanity will be a new portance of SDGs with their Aus- have been inundated with queries labus, but when a personal touch normal for children, the society tralian friends.The students from challenges they face in a day-to- fro parents, piled on with more is missing and live classes are and the nation at large. St.Mark's also had a very healthy in- sia, Nadezhda Ivanova and the Spe- teraction with Shomy Hasan Choud- cial Guest of Honour, Ankit Aggar- hary from Bangladesh who is the Co- wal,CEO ,phool.co, as well as the re- Teachers and few students wit- Founder of Awareness 360 and an ad- cipient of the prestigious UN Young Fostering creativity nessed this event.This Lab is a proj- vocate for good water, sanitation and Leader for SDGs Award,During the ACTS OF REVERENCE ect of Niti Aayog to promote sci- hygiene (WASH) practices at schools event,the students not only showcased WITH LOGICAL entific skill and innovative ideas and in marginalised communities. their learning during the one and a amjas School, R K Puram Educational Trusts in Delhi. among students. Apart from all these,the students de- half months with a slide deck but also owes its inception to the In respect to Rai Kedarnathji - understanding Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) is a signed posters and campaigned vir- were inspired to know more about his profound vision of its the great leader, the students cele- central government of India ini- tually on the importance of 'Good work from Mr.Ankit Aggarwal.School tal Tinkering Lab was in- tiative to create an environment of Health & Well Being' .The culmina- Principal,Ms.A.Aggarwal compli- R founder Shri Rai Kedarnathji. brated the Founder’s Day by draw- augurated at Atal Adarsh scientific temperament, innova- tion of the entire project was with an mented the students for their initia- He was the driving spirit and the ing his portrait and writing a few Balika Vidyalya,Gole tion, creativity amongst Indian stu- event - ' Charcha; Vikas evam tive with this remark,"I am very hap- guiding light behind the establish- lines about him. They also drew AMkt by Dharmendra dents. It is a step towards a new In- Swasthya par' in the presence of Stu- py to see my young students specifi- ment of the Ramjas Foundation, attractive sketch of ‘Ramjas School, Chairman (NDMC). Dr B M Mishra dia that will embrace and encour- dent Voice Ambassador and a Mi- cally working on Good Health & Well (Secretary NDMC) along with age novel and innovative ideas and crosoft InnovativeEducator from Rus- Being which is the need of the hour." one of the oldest R K PURAM‘ H.O.D's, Principal Mukta Singh, inventions. MY PLACE OF TANYA PATHAK, HAPPY MEMORIES VII, SumerMal Jain Public School, Janakpuri BHAVYA ARORA, VII, Maxfort School, Paschim Vihar TRISHA GOSWAMI, Mayur e realise the importance of simply lights up with the sounds of our Public School, IP extn something only after we are laughter and non-stop chatter. How can one W deprived of it. And Covid-19 did forget eating lunch during the lecture or DILJEET, XII, Guru just that in all ways. When the lockdown throwing chalks and duster out of the win- Harkishan Public was declared we couldn’t even dow just to avoid or delay classes. I School, Tilak Nagar step out of our house, let alone go never realised this until today and to offices, schools, malls, theatres, soon I’ll be leaving the school from playgrounds and other places. college. I had so much planned out While every student, at some point, from my last year in school, but must have wished for an extended alas, the pandemic disrupted it all. summer vacation or school break, So, when all this is over and chil- no one had ever imagined that the dren return to schools the way the pandemic would make it possible, in such a y used to, I hope you will all make the most manner. And we realised that school is our of this wonderful journey and enjoy every (students) happy place. A place which is minute of it. actually a stress buster where we live our AMAN PATHAK, class XII, DAV Model School, lives to the fullest; our second home which Sector 15, Chandigarh MYTHOLOGY MEETS WITH NATURAL BEAUTY AT KOTESHWAR TEMPLE FREE LIVE WEBINAR ndearingly called mountains on one side and Ganga Devbhoomi (Land of flowing on the other. We saw many God), Uttarakhand is tourists indulging in river rafting. A HELP YOUR CHILD a destination which fascinating sight on the way E acquire his powers. Seeking Lord Vishnu’s help, TO DEVELOP abounds in natural beauty, to our destination was the Lord Shiva came to this place and meditated in clean environment, lofty confluence of two holy rivers, the cave.