Reflections – March 2018
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Apr il 2018 Reflections Dear Parents, The important ceremony of students Greetings from Niraj International School! graduating from Senior KG to Grade 1 and that of students completing IB-PYP in Grade 5 at the The grooming given to the students of the threshold of secondary school starting Grade 6 IB-Primary Years Programme continues to be was memorable. with them in their formative years as they fold their journey in PYP in Grade 5 and step into Yet another landmark is ` Alankaran` which, at secondary school. The highlight of the Niraj, signifies ` Reaping the Harvest` . Students culmination of this journey is marked by an who displayed their untiring efforts in exhibition solely organised by students with academics, reading, attendance and sports support from Homeroom Teachers, mentors were felicitated. Their performances in and parents. The topic they had chosen to co-curricular and curricular activities were focus upon rested on global issues with local recognised. significance. The two-day exhibition showcased Wishing you the best for the New Academic the impact of economic activities on Year 2018-2019. production, distribution, consumption and exchange of goods and services. It was a B. Gavish Reddy wonderful display of quizzes, interactive games, Director, Niraj International School music and dance and skits using mime to display their research. Special assemblies were held on occasions such as ` Mahashivratri` , ` Sankranthi` and ` Holi` . Emphasis was given to celebration of Republic Day and National Science Day. Due importance was given to achievers who participated in ASSET Talent Search Exam and Olympiad. PYP Evaluat ion 2018 Our school went through its first evaluation learning, refine strategic planning and review on 19th February. It was a three day visit structure internal professional development where we had Ms. Neeti Bhalla Saini from opportunities for staff. Genesis Global School, Noida and Ms. Atima The visiting team looked at every aspect in the Joshi from Eton House, Singapore as our Early Years and Elementary School, from its evaluators. leadership and management to the rigour of Getting ready for the evaluation was a lengthy its academic progress to the ways in which affair, the school started work on it from 2015. students and parents are involved in the The staff spent time in groups, gathering learning through inquiry. We are awaiting the evidence and writing summaries of findings. It IB PYP report which will be dispatched from was an opportunity for school- based inquiry, the International Baccalaureate Organization, rather than just an administrative task. As John Singapore office. Macbeath writes, evaluation provides schools with the opportunity to improve teaching and Graduat ion Day Our students of Senior KG and Grade 5 The program was marked with various cultural marked their transition from one landmark to programs, which was greatly enjoyed by the another with graduation ceremonies on March parents as well as students. 10, 2018. SKG moved to Primary School while We wish all of them good luck as they move the Grade 5 IBPYP students graduated to CBSE into the next stage of their scholastic journey Middle School. at NIS. Graduates of Grade 5 with the Director, Principal, Academic Coordinator & Homeroom Teacher Graduates of SKG with the Director, Principal & Homeroom Teachers PYP Exhibit ion PYP exhibition is the culmination of the They also took part in quizzes and played a few Primary Years Programme. It is a chance for interactive games. the students to share their knowledge and On the second day the parents saw what the their learning that they have acquired during exhibition looks like. The students played their journey in the PYP. The students of Grade music and dance. They performed a skit in the 5 for the academic year 2017-18 had put up a form of mime that displayed their research. great show for their exhibition. A huge round of applause was given to all the Students, during the process of exhibition, had amazing presenters, who did an excellent job a chance to work collaboratively to investigate teaching the audience about their concepts global issues with local significance. They through their remarkable and engaging undertook in-depth research, consulted special performances! Special thanks to many guests and mentors, went on field trips and teachers, parents and mentors whose hard spent hours creating their exhibits. The central work made this year's Exhibition a grand idea for their exhibition was ?Economic success. activities have an impact on production, distribution, consumption and exchange of For the Grade 5, the Exhibition marks the end goods and services.? of the Primary Years Programme and the beginning of their transition to the Secondary The first day of exhibition was open to school programme. We look forward to the students from other grades and other schools. great work they will do in secondary school They browsed the detailed displays set up in next year! the plaza area. Guests could view the presentations made by the students on IPads. Congratulations Grade 5! Mime by Grade 5 students Students from other schools visit the exhibition A Grade 5 student explaining the display Game being played by a visitor Alankaran ` Alankaran` is a Hindi word with several To mark the event, students of Grade 8 meanings that can be attributed in English performed a theme dance which illustrated the language. The one that is nearest in spirit is necessity of freedom for a girl and the effects ` accomplishment` . At Niraj International of restrictions imposed upon her by an School it signifies ` Reaping the Harvest` . inflexible society. The musical recitals and the Talent and skills are the crops that are drum band stole the show. nurtured, groomed and given all possible The Principal of NIS gave away the certificates opportunities to grow and bloom. Alankaran at to the students and announced the best house Niraj International School is celebrated to in sports and academics. The principal harvest this crop. This event is much awaited addressed the gathering by appreciating the one by the students of NIS as it gives returns to concerted effort of parents, staff and students the efforts put by them. The students who in enhancing the young talents of the students have shown untiring efforts in academics, in various spheres of education. Awards reading, attendance and sports were felicitated received by students in various categories by the school management. prove that equal opportunity is provided by The programme began with an invocation to Niraj International School to students in the Almighty which was followed by series of co-curricular and curricular activities so that cultural programmes. they would rise to their fullest potential. Winners from Ganga House with their trophy Dance performance by Grade 8 students Members of Ganga House posing with the trophy Grade 10 Farew ell The students of Grade 9 of Niraj International responded to questions from a panel of judges. School hosted farewell for Grade 10 students Results of the various rounds of assessment on January 6, 2018. The programme lasted for were welcomed by all when Rounak bagged the three hours. title of Mr Niraj while Komal was crowned as At the onset, a video on nostalgic moments of Miss Niraj. Grade 10 students was showcased. Their Mementos were given to the outgoing batch. journey at school, captured by the students of Students of Grade 9, who played the host to Grade 9, brought out shades of sentiments and the event, exhibited their talents in the fields of joy amongst all. acting, dancing as well as singing. In a tradition followed at NIS, the students of The programme ended with an encouraging Grade 10 were attired in formals. The girls wore speech from the Principal and was followed by saris or long dresses while the boys wore suits a lavish lunch. or jackets. They walked the ramp and Comedy mime by Grade 9 students Cake being cut by the outgoing batch Dance performance by Grade 9 Miss. Niraj & Mr. Niraj walk down the pathway Nat ional Science Day At Niraj International School, the day February Gyroscope, Robotic Transformer and Obeying 28 was a blend of National Science Day and Can. Holi. National Science Day is being celebrated To mark the occasion of Holi, the festival of every year to widely spread a message about colours, Grade 9 students performed role play the importance of science and its application in to showcase the harmful effects of chemical the daily life of the people. It's main objective is colors used to celebrate Holi. They also to implement new technologies for the prepared ` gulal` using natural ingredients. development in the field of science and to give an opportunity to the scientific minded citizens Quiz is one of the tools to promote interest, in the country. active learning and motivation. Hence a science quiz was conducted to encourage the students? To explore new horizons and push scientific scientific skills. All in all it was a successful day. frontiers further, Niraj International School celebrated National Science Day. Students of Grade 7 demonstrated three experiments in the field of science and robotics such as Students taking part in the Science quiz A display by students of the Robotics Club Students showing how to make organic colours Republic Day India won independence on August 15, 1947 winners. The students, teachers and staff stood which is celebrated as Independence Day. to attention as the prograame drew to a close Republic Day, January 26th is also observed as a with the playing of National Anthem. national holiday to commemorate the This year, on the occasion of 69th Republic Day, Constitution of India which came into force that for the first time, leaders of 10 ASEAN countries day in 1950 replacing the then governing (Association of South East Asian Nations) were document outlined in Government of India Act, the chief guests at the annual parade on the 1935.