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 ` ` . 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. occasion held at Raj Path, New Delhi. The At NIS, it was observed with patriotic fervor. Flag President of India, Chief of the Armed Forces hoisting was done by the Principal. A day earlier, took the solute of contingents from Army, Navy the significance of the day was highlighted with and the Air Force. Various states of India a skit, song and dance by IB-PYP students. The participated in the march past depicting their students of Grade 9 organised an informative culture and progress. quiz that was followed with prizes for the

Mahashivarat ri

Mahashivaratri or Great Night of is a cycle were highlighted in the dance called Shiva festival celebrated in reverence of Lord Shiva. Tandava to the tune of which the students of Niraj International School organised a special Grade 6 and 7 dressed up in beautiful attires assembly with religious fervor and gaiety on danced. This was followed by a skit which February 12, 2018, the eve of Shivaratri. The depicted the brilliance of Lord Shiva enraptured stage was decorated beautifully that exuded the in every step of his devotees. It was a religious feelings of everyone. spellbound performance. The program The program started with a prayer song and a concluded with the address by the Academic powerful ` Maha Mrutyunjay Mantra` . Then the Coordinator Ms. Usha Mangipudi. She Grade 8 students enlightened everyone with the applauded the staff and students for their amazing facts and beliefs of that marks efforts to make everyone spiritually energized the significance of Mahashivaratri. Next, the and enlightened. powers and the role of Lord Shiva in the natural

A colourful dance performance on Republic Day Dance performance invoking Lord Shiva Sankrant i

A four day harvest festival is celebrated with were dressed up in new clothes and were different names such as Lohri, , showered with ` Boghi pallu` and petals of Sankranti, across the country. Popularly seasonal flowers which signifies the known in Telangana as Sankranti also marks importance of good health and prosperity. The the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of high school students conducted a quiz to ` Makara rashi` . It was celebrated in a special create awareness of the festival. All the assembly at Niraj International School on students were actively involved in answering January 12, 2018. The celebration illustrated the the questions keeping up the festival spirit. significance of each day of Sankranti: ` visit of Students were dressed in traditional attire, with Haridasu` , display of colourful ` rangoli` and one dressed as Haridasu. The back drop on the ` placing of decorative shapes made of cow stage was among the major attractions. The dung known as gobbillu` . celebration came to an end with a message by The primary students performed a traditional the Principal who advised students to have fun dance depicting the spirit of Sankranthi. One of flying kites safely under elders? supervision and the most important rituals during Sankranthi is wished one and all a happy Sankranti. ` Boghi Pallu` . The tiny tots of pre-primary

Blessings bestowed on kindergarten students Dance celebrating the festival

A colourful dance performance by our PYP students Kit e Flying Fest & Fireless Cooking

In the afternoon of January 6, 2018, the The nourishment of young minds with the parents were invited to participate in Kite Fest various cultural edifices that our nation holds and Fireless Cooking Competition. At Niraj has been the sole motto of school. As a sequel International School, every parent is an asset the Fireless Cooking Competition was hosted and an important partner in the and the winners were awarded with cash teaching-learning process. prizes. The theme was based on the upcoming festival The programme ended with the flying of hot of ` ` . The decoration of air balloons which stole the show. campus attempted to depict a scene from Indian village. The parents were provided with kites and other accessories for kite fest.

Village scene depicting Sankranthi Hot air balloons being released at the end of the fest

1st Prize - Mr. Vishal Jain (Father of Krrisha of SKG) 2nd Prize - Mrs. Archana Dugar (Mother of of Grade 6) In t he New s ASSET Talent Search Exams Aditi Kedia, Kirtana Vottery, Ansh Goyal, Anurag Peddi, Ishita Mohanta, Raasi Mahanti (Grade 7) and Ansh Petaty (Grade 8) excelled in ASSET Talent Search Exam. They qualified to the ASSET summer programmes - Northwestern CTD-Spectrum | Northwestern CTD-GLL | Purdue Summer Residential Program | Renzulli Creativity Program | ATDP Summer Residential

Program. Raasi Mahanti Kirtana Vottery Further, the Asset Talent Scholar Gold medal was bagged by Anurag Peddi (Grade 7).

Olympiads Olympiads, conducted by The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), have been a regular feature for the students at NIS. This year, we had students who bagged Gold and Silver medals in Ansh Goyal Ansh Petaty various subjects. English Olympiad Raasi of Grade 7 who bagged the Medal for Excellence for her stellar performance in securing an International Rank and was within the top five. Ansh Goyal of Grade 7 earned the school a Gold medal exhibiting his competency in English. The students had put in tremendous effort and showcased their talent quite well. Math Olympiad Aditi Kedia Ishita Mohanta The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually. Students prepared for Math Olympiad exams through sample papers, mock test papers and topic-wise practice papers which tests their innate problem solving and numerical skills. We are proud of Anurag Peddi (Grade7) and Sudeksha (Grade 6) who excelled in the examination and bagged gold medals bringing Sudeeksha Madala Anurag Peddi laurels to the school. St udent Corner - Poem s by Anjali Krishnardhula (Grade 9) Thoughts Time Are you lost somewhere Are you early to bed Dreaming of a luxurious life Or late to school Or a successful career of your choice Slept for long A trip to the past Or just sat idle last evening Way deep into the mast All that just went Of memories and incidents Won?t come back Or rushing your brain Nor will all that happened To look for a solution Come back in your hands Time is that where life begins Thoughts are where you?re lost And ends same as it started Where you slip in It never waits Even before you know And never comes back In a second, you?ll be there So all that just happened Even a minute or a second ago Positive or negative Will not happen ever again Your thoughts shape your life Even if life on earth ends Your thoughts shape you So all you become Depends on how you use Your thoughts manifest The time in your hands Into reality, they will Constructively use your time So think what you want Devote your time to doing what you love ?cos it?s you who?ll face Or to pursuing what you want Your life as it is Make the best of it For it?ll be you who?ll shape it For it won?t come back The way it?ll be To you ever again Time never waits Your magical world Nor does it come back Will be in your hands For anyone, so use it wisely Forever, your thoughts ?Cos it?s the best you can get Will take you where you want A Not e

With heart full of joy, we extend our sincere regards to the parents of NIS students, as we come to the end of this academic session 2017-18. This journey would have not come this far, but for your support; we laud and acknowledge the part you played during this term. We promise to always be on our toes to make sure that the holistic development of the child is not only achieved but sustained. We also appreciate the commitment of our members of staff and their willingness to deliver to the latter in the holistic building of our students. To our students, we appreciate their efforts for rising to achieve what was expected of them in both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Topmost on our priority is to always endeavour to deliver the best educational practices. This we assure you, our esteemed parents!

Regards,

Usha Mangipudi Academic Coordinator

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