How to Relax After Exams

AHMEDABAD, MONDay, MARCH 25, 2019 VOL.18, ISSUE-2 www.theopenpage.co.in facebook.com/theopenpage TOTAL PAGE -16 INVITATION PRICE: `30/- ISSN 2347-162X RNI No. GUJENG/2002/23382 The Open Page, 4th Floor Vishwa Arcade, Opp. Kum-Kum Party Plot, Nr. Akhbarnagar, Nava Wadaj, Ahmedabad - 380013 | Ph : 9586022210 inside SOCIAL MEDIA - A TRAP! How To Relax After Exams GARIMA BHATT Educationist We are living in a digital era. And the best and the worst thing this arch is the month of final sub- digital era has given us is “Social missions, exams, last minute Media”. p3 Mcramming and stress for most students. Now that is this month of sleepless nights and stressful days BUILDING AMICABLE comes to an end, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoul- PARENT-TEACHER... ders, replaced by a sense of excitement and freedom. Before long tension about exam results and the new academic ses- sion will be back, but in the meantime it is important for students to wind down and enjoy some well deserved relaxa- tion. However, sometimes one might Education is one of the most feel a bit numb and lost after the exams important pillars of development in and wonder what to do with all the free the constantly changing and ever time as well as the best ways to relax evolving world that we live in. p7 their body and mind. My first suggestion would be to have a ‘Me Day’. You are undoubtedly exhaust- and library. Exams can really zap you of AMBEDKAR JAYANTI ed from all the stress during the exam A vacation is a great way energy, so it’s important to do some- period so a day to recuperate is a must. to forget the stress and thing to unwind and refocus once they Stay in bed, listen to music, eat ‘every- are out of the way. thing you shouldn’t eat’ and sleep as tension of school, home- Once you have relaxed your body and much as you want. You deserve to com- caught up on your sleep and rest, don’t pletely crash. It will give you a chance to work, exams and to reboot forget to re-energize yourself by catching unwind and get back to your normal self. yourself up on some outdoor activities. Even Studying for a whole year can take its though summer is almost here, the toll. If you haven’t had a chance to change been meaning to read for a while to get weather is still pleasant enough to go out up your routines or discover new inter- lost in its pages and forget about the for a picnic at the park. You can also in- ests, now is a great time to get started! world. If you are into video games, then dulge in your favourite sport and plan a this is the best time to guiltlessly binge cricket, football or basketball match with We all are living in the societal on those as well friends. Swimming is also a great option wheel, tediously moving through the Exams can really zap you in these rising temperatures. Alternative- different facets of life under the Speaking of binging, good food with illusion that we are free because we of energy, so it’s important good company is also a great way to un- ly, a day at the water park can be fun as have achieved Independence. p11 wind. Whether it is trying out a new well the perfect way to cool yourself. to do something to unwind dessert recipe, having a Master Chef In the end, to fully relax, some people and refocus once they are Style cookout, going out to your favour- have to get away from their surround- ite restaurant or just ordering in a pizza, ings and immerse themselves in a new SCHOOL SHOULD out of the way having a dinner night with friends is the place. A vacation is a great way to forget PREPARE YOU... perfect way to catch up after exams. Or- the stress and tension of school, home- ganizing a potluck party is a great ex- work, exams and to reboot yourself. You Forget your exams and start some- cuse to invite old friends over. Have eve- can take a road-trip to the hills of Mount thing new – get involved in a new sport, ryone bring different dishes or impress Abu or for a beach vacation to Diu. You pick up a new hobby, see a new band or everyone with your cooking skills. can also visit the newly opened Statue show or do something that you’ve never Whatever you do, it is a great way to of Unity or go for a family trip to Ambaji done before! You’ll be surprised at how chill and still have a good time. or Somnath. Those who love adventure quickly it helps you wind down. Exam time can be very tiring, so some- and wildlife can plan a trip to Gir. If Another great way to relax could be to times the very best thing is to go home short on time, a day trip to Nalsarovar binge watch Netflix and catch up on all Your ability to function successfully as and be looked after by family, get your can be incredibly refreshing and relax- an adult will depend at least in part the great movies and shows you missed dinners cooked for you and hang out ing. Getting out of the house and doing on how well you can read a recipe, due to exams. If you prefer books then with your family and pets. Home should something carefree will relieve any write a letter, or calculate a tip. p15 pick up your kindle or a book you’ve definitely feel cozy after the exam hall exam stress you were still holding on to. www.theopenpage.co.in SCHOOL SPEAKS AHMEDABAD, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019 2 To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] AcHIEVEMENT Esha Shukla was awarded at the ‘Sanskar utsav’ which was held at Rajkot on 14 th march, 2019. Well known comedian Shri Green Campus organized Graduation Ceremony Jagdish bhai Trivedi gave her the award. It was a pleasant day Cosmos Castle International Green Campus organized Graduation Ceremony for the students for isha to receive the prestigious award. of Pre- Primary on 23rd February,2018.The event commenced with Ganesh Vandana to evoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The students performed on a peppy number-Waka-Waka and left everybody spell bound with their mesmerizing performance. The most important part of the day- Graduation Ceremony was when the tiny tots of Pre Primary walked the stage with red stoles and yellow sash around their shoulders, where the Principal felicitated them with HOLI CELEBRATION Graduation Cap, Certificate of Graduation and mementos. TIS students presented their Projects At CCIS S G Campus students celebrated Holi and Tripada International School Students of STD 3 and 4 of TIS displayed their projects of science also learn the reason of celebrating holi, Festival and maths in their own class rooms. There were huge collections of activities done in other of colours. The festival of Holi was celebrated subjects too. Group activities, individual projects were beautifully designed and displayed by with lots of enthusiasm and happiness in CCIS S the little ones. Many of the projects were made from best out of waste. The teachers and G Campus. The children enjoyed putting “Gulaal” students put up a wonderful demonstration of the activities that incorporates the assessments on each other and wished their friends “Happy of their skills. Holi”. They enjoyed listening to the story of “ Holika” which is symbolic to the victory of good over evil. The teachers educated the children to play with natural colours and were also told not to waste water during the festival. CCIS wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Holi! An awareness campaign known as Safe Festival was organized in CCIS Green Campus.The students learnt to make eco-friendly and natural colours from herbs and vegetables. A special assembly - Eco Friendly Holi was conducted by the students of Grade 2. The little ones of Kindergarten watched a video on the harmful effects of artificial colours,wastage of water and took a pledge in class not to use balloons and artificalcolours and play a friendly and a safer Holi. Opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. While the editor/ publisher do their utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. www.theopenpage.co.in EDUCATORS SPEAK AHMEDABAD, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019 3 SHINA UTAVANI Reporter The Open Page SOCIAL MEDIA - Athis canTRAP! become all-encompassing. e are living in a digital era. Here are a few ways to prevent your And the best and the worst teen from getting caught in the social Wthing this digital era has given media trap: us is “Social Media”. It is said that social Teens, like the rest media has helped us to ‘stay connect- Real Life Validation: of us, want to feel loved, valued, and ed’. Is it such? We are not connected appreciated. They want to belong. with people on social media but with Offer opportunities for this in real their social media profiles. People are life so they’re not forced to seek all spending more time building their so- their validation online. This could cial media profiles than their person- come in the form of a sport or activ- alities.

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