THE YADAVINDRIAN YEARBOOK 2015 Maharaja Yadavindra Singh of Patiala 1913 - 1974 School Motto

Vidya : Education What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul CONTENTS - Addison

Vinay : Humility 04 30 55 95 110 124 The wiser you are, the more you realize how little you actually know Headmaster’s Message SCHOOL REPORTS REPORTS OUTBOUND HOUSE REPORTS FAREWELL - Socrates Editorial Kindergarten Co-curricular Treks Aitchison House School leavers Prefects' Council Junior School Environment Tours Nalagarh House Investiture Ceremony Senior School Hobbies Patiala House Veerta : Courage XXXV Founder’s Day Counselling Cell Ranjit House YPS Xtravaganza Music Tagore House Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point Celebrations Social Service - C.S. Lewis Socially Useful Productive Work Boarding House Theater Sports At the end of another year I We are confident that we will message to students is this: We—The Head and teachers at reflect not merely on succeed because in each find the spark or 'fire in the YPS—stand with you, yesterday's victories, but on student we go well beyond belly.' The important thing is empowering you, and tomorrow's triumphs. mere accumulation of not meeting the expectations providing you with all the knowledge —we help in of others; it is about meeting tools that you need to forge And I introspect on why our creating thinking and self- the expectation of the person ahead in life. efforts at YPS, Mohali, matter. driven individuals and team- that matters most— you. At the heart of our endeavour players with marked abilities Meeting your own aspirations is the happy realization that to make decisions, think is what living a fulfilling life is RP Devgan under our tutelage many critically and creatively, and all about. In this journey, hundreds of children will synthesize knowledge, never be afraid of setbacks, realize their potential. It transcending the limited for these are as inevitable as would be in no small measure boundaries prescribed by the the eventual success. due to the fact that we disciplines. continue to focus on building The ability to succeed emerges an atmosphere completely We are not mere proponents from constant struggle. This conducive to learning and for change. Students, is a personal quest that seeks growing. Learning in the age teachers, and the parent to examine one's innermost of constant and accelerating community are joint partners core and discover the hidden change can simply never stop. of an education revolution— a strengths, even weaknesses. It While we strive, we are aware revolution where we can is about peeling away the that in this pursuit we may unleash the power of bold layers of protection, lifting HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE rarely reach any 'final answers'. innovation to transform the each one to see what is below. But the good news is that if lives of our children and give In doing so the lessons are self we make the journey joyful, them hope for a much taught, the experiences we may find even more brighter future. profound, and one discovers satisfaction in continuing the an inner strength that is our search. At YPS, Mohali, my fervent real core; our 'it'.

04 05 At the end of another year I We are confident that we will message to students is this: We—The Head and teachers at reflect not merely on succeed because in each find the spark or 'fire in the YPS—stand with you, yesterday's victories, but on student we go well beyond belly.' The important thing is empowering you, and tomorrow's triumphs. mere accumulation of not meeting the expectations providing you with all the knowledge —we help in of others; it is about meeting tools that you need to forge And I introspect on why our creating thinking and self- the expectation of the person ahead in life. efforts at YPS, Mohali, matter. driven individuals and team- that matters most— you. At the heart of our endeavour players with marked abilities Meeting your own aspirations is the happy realization that to make decisions, think is what living a fulfilling life is RP Devgan under our tutelage many critically and creatively, and all about. In this journey, hundreds of children will synthesize knowledge, never be afraid of setbacks, realize their potential. It transcending the limited for these are as inevitable as would be in no small measure boundaries prescribed by the the eventual success. due to the fact that we disciplines. continue to focus on building The ability to succeed emerges an atmosphere completely We are not mere proponents from constant struggle. This conducive to learning and for change. Students, is a personal quest that seeks growing. Learning in the age teachers, and the parent to examine one's innermost of constant and accelerating community are joint partners core and discover the hidden change can simply never stop. of an education revolution— a strengths, even weaknesses. It While we strive, we are aware revolution where we can is about peeling away the that in this pursuit we may unleash the power of bold layers of protection, lifting HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE rarely reach any 'final answers'. innovation to transform the each one to see what is below. But the good news is that if lives of our children and give In doing so the lessons are self we make the journey joyful, them hope for a much taught, the experiences we may find even more brighter future. profound, and one discovers satisfaction in continuing the an inner strength that is our search. At YPS, Mohali, my fervent real core; our 'it'.

04 05 The old clear the way for the a blur, becoming distant dream- advice is to make the most of your newer and the fitter; it's the basic like memories. time here. Take part in the inter- law of nature. house quizzes, it doesn't matter if To each, a year in YPS means your friends say you aren't smart I knew it was inevitable, yet my something different. Yet, it's given enough; get into trouble at least knowledge that school would end us all our best memories: once, read a good book; study— couldn't prepare me for the memories that are at the core of it won't make you a nerd; run the feeling that comes with the our identities. Early morning cross country and come first, or realization that my time is over. basketball practices and bus rides last, it doesn’t matter what. I'm aware that this is 'just' a new have made me feel like a part of a beginning for me and the school, team and realize its Despite the discrepancies in our but I can't help but think of how responsibilities. Playing inter- interests and experiences, to each much more I had wanted to do house hockey and cricket, without Yadavindrian, YPS is a second before I left. And so in my even knowing how to initially home-a close knit and welcoming editorial I repeat, with reinforced hold either a hockey stick or a bat community- where there is enthusiasm, the advice that many have taught me the prevalence of something for everybody to do have uttered before me, Carpe spirit over skill. Moreover, it's the and explore. And each year YPS diem, seize the day! YPS gives you little things that I'll miss most; surpasses itself— developing and ample opportunity to do so. march-past practices before traversing unmarked territory. This athletic meets while shouting year we initiated student-made It's funny how it took an Einstein EDITORIAL down the other houses; inter-house plays and hosted our EDITORIAL BOARD to figure out that time is rehearsing and putting up inter- own first inter-school science fair. relative—at YPS, it seems to fly by. house plays. And what a success both were! The Athletic meet, School Fete, Sitting (L-R): Ms Harneet Sandhu, Ms Supriti Vilkho, Ms Rajdeep Bains, Beeban Rai (Editor-in-Chief), Ms Sangeeta Sethi (In-Charge, Publications), YPS gains from each batch of Founder's Day, mid-term exams, With such fond memories, there is Ms Manpreet Kaur, Ms Vandana Galav. students and continues to evolve. treks, cross-country, IPSC a risk that Yadavindrians may So I wish the future batches and tournaments and numerous inter- always live in the past. So I Standing (L-R): Kajal Sharma (Co-Curricular Editor), Gursaya Grewal (Creative Writing Editor), Tanay Gopal (Reporter), Sanya Arora (Art Editor), editorial team the best in house and inter-school events that reiterate the importance of living Sajneet Mangat (Reporter),Upamanyu Yaddanapudi (Reporter), Lovneet Bhatt (Photographer), Pranav Raj (Photographer), Bhaskar Datta (Graphic contributing to this legacy and are hallmarks of a Yadavindrian's in the moment, of trying new Designer), Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal (Graphic Designer), Tanveer Mangat (Reporter), Gurnehmat Kaur Dhindsa (Reporter), Reet Maggo (Reporter), exceeding expectations. year and a cause for anticipation things and stepping outside of Jasleen Kaur (Reporter), Huijin Jang (Photographer). as each year begins, passed by in your comfort zone. My parting Beeban Rai

06 07 The old clear the way for the a blur, becoming distant dream- advice is to make the most of your newer and the fitter; it's the basic like memories. time here. Take part in the inter- law of nature. house quizzes, it doesn't matter if To each, a year in YPS means your friends say you aren't smart I knew it was inevitable, yet my something different. Yet, it's given enough; get into trouble at least knowledge that school would end us all our best memories: once, read a good book; study— couldn't prepare me for the memories that are at the core of it won't make you a nerd; run the feeling that comes with the our identities. Early morning cross country and come first, or realization that my time is over. basketball practices and bus rides last, it doesn’t matter what. I'm aware that this is 'just' a new have made me feel like a part of a beginning for me and the school, team and realize its Despite the discrepancies in our but I can't help but think of how responsibilities. Playing inter- interests and experiences, to each much more I had wanted to do house hockey and cricket, without Yadavindrian, YPS is a second before I left. And so in my even knowing how to initially home-a close knit and welcoming editorial I repeat, with reinforced hold either a hockey stick or a bat community- where there is enthusiasm, the advice that many have taught me the prevalence of something for everybody to do have uttered before me, Carpe spirit over skill. Moreover, it's the and explore. And each year YPS diem, seize the day! YPS gives you little things that I'll miss most; surpasses itself— developing and ample opportunity to do so. march-past practices before traversing unmarked territory. This athletic meets while shouting year we initiated student-made It's funny how it took an Einstein EDITORIAL down the other houses; inter-house plays and hosted our EDITORIAL BOARD to figure out that time is rehearsing and putting up inter- own first inter-school science fair. relative—at YPS, it seems to fly by. house plays. And what a success both were! The Athletic meet, School Fete, Sitting (L-R): Ms Harneet Sandhu, Ms Supriti Vilkho, Ms Rajdeep Bains, Beeban Rai (Editor-in-Chief), Ms Sangeeta Sethi (In-Charge, Publications), YPS gains from each batch of Founder's Day, mid-term exams, With such fond memories, there is Ms Manpreet Kaur, Ms Vandana Galav. students and continues to evolve. treks, cross-country, IPSC a risk that Yadavindrians may So I wish the future batches and tournaments and numerous inter- always live in the past. So I Standing (L-R): Kajal Sharma (Co-Curricular Editor), Gursaya Grewal (Creative Writing Editor), Tanay Gopal (Reporter), Sanya Arora (Art Editor), editorial team the best in house and inter-school events that reiterate the importance of living Sajneet Mangat (Reporter),Upamanyu Yaddanapudi (Reporter), Lovneet Bhatt (Photographer), Pranav Raj (Photographer), Bhaskar Datta (Graphic contributing to this legacy and are hallmarks of a Yadavindrian's in the moment, of trying new Designer), Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal (Graphic Designer), Tanveer Mangat (Reporter), Gurnehmat Kaur Dhindsa (Reporter), Reet Maggo (Reporter), exceeding expectations. year and a cause for anticipation things and stepping outside of Jasleen Kaur (Reporter), Huijin Jang (Photographer). as each year begins, passed by in your comfort zone. My parting Beeban Rai

06 07 PREFECTS' COUNCIL

Sitting (Left to Right) Mr Sukirat Singh, Ms Manjit Kaur, Sehraj Singh Randhawa, Kajal Sharma, Ms Harinder Kaur, Himmat Singh Tiwana, Beeban Rai (Head Girl), Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Mrs Anita Kashyap (Deputy Headmistress), Abhimanyu Mann (Head Boy), Huijin Jang, Ms Puneeta Sandhu, Shaurya Dhawan, Sandeep Kaur, Ms Gina Singh

Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Amanpreet Kaur, Deepshikha Anand, Kudrat Waraich, Gursaya Grewal, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon, Sukhan Kaur Rangi, Jaisveen Kaur, Nishthha Sharma

Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Simarjeet Singh, Navdeesh Kohli, Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Arpan Brar, Anurag Singh Mann, Roohanjot Singh Sidhu, Puneet Tiwari, Aseem Vij

Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Gangesh Dhar, Damanjit Singh Chharhan, Jasamrit Singh, Jaideep Dhillon, Noordeep Singh, Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal, Satyam Bhardwaj

08 09 PREFECTS' COUNCIL

Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Amanpreet Kaur, Deepshikha Anand, Kudrat Waraich, Gursaya Grewal, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon, Sukhan Kaur Rangi, Jaisveen Kaur, Nishthha Sharma

Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Simarjeet Singh, Navdeesh Kohli, Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Arpan Brar, Anurag Singh Mann, Roohanjot Singh Sidhu, Puneet Tiwari, Aseem Vij

Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Gangesh Dhar, Damanjit Singh Chharhan, Jasamrit Singh, Jaideep Dhillon, Noordeep Singh, Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal, Satyam Bhardwaj

08 09 ISC 2015

Sitting (Left to Right) Mr Sukirat Singh, Ms Smiha Gautam, Ms Subha Rathore, Ms Samta Mittal, Ms Manjit Kaur, Mr Sanjeev Trehan, Mr DS Kooner, Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Ms Anita Kashyap (Deputy Headmistress) Ms Sangeeta Madan, Dr Rajinder Singh, Ms Vaishali Sharma, Ms Harinder Kaur, Ms Madhavi Bharatam, Ms Harleen Singh, Ms Kuldeep Kaur

Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Ravneet Kaur, Ameen Guron, Preetkamal Kaur, Huijin Jang, Deepshikha Anand, Kudrat Waraich, Kritendeep Kaur, Beeban Rai, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon, Gursaya Grewal, Sukhan Rangi, Sandeep Kaur, Kajal Sharma, Jaisveen Kaur, Nishthha Sharma, Amanpreet Kaur

Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Maheep Sehgal, Arunam Prashad, Prabhkaran Singh, Gagandeep Wats, Sehraj Singh Randhawa, Tejinder Singh, Arpan Brar, Anurag Singh Mann, Beant Chind, Yogesh Bansal, Hritik Parmar, Divya Jain, Navi Bhadoo

Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Kanwar Heer Singh, Navdeesh Kohli, Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Shiv Pratap Singh, Sanchit Grover, Jaskamwal Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal, Abhimanyu Mann, Rashanjeet Singh Sidhu, Puneet Tiwari, Satyam Bahrdwaj

Standing Row 4 (Left to Right) Simarjeet Singh, Prabhkaran Nagra, Udaybir Sidhu, Gangesh Dhar, Mehertaj Singh Bedi, Shaurya Dhawan, Damanjit Singh, Jasamrit Singh, Jaideep Dhillon, Ramandeep Singh, Himmat Tiwana, Aseem Vij, Noordeep Singh, Gurinder Singh

10 11 ISC 2015

10 11 ICSE 2015

Sitting (Left to Right) Ms Puneeta Sandhu, Ms Ekta, Ms Gina Singh, Ms Pamela Ahuja, Dr Rajinder Singh, Ms Manjit Kaur, Ms Harinder Kaur, Mr Kooner, Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Ms Anita Kashyap (Deputy Headmistress), Ms Sangeeta Madan, Mr Sanjeev Trehan, Mr Sukirat Singh, Ms Savita, Ms Madhavi Bharatam, Ms Rekha Sharma, Ms Veena Sharma, Ms Harleen Singh

Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Mr Ajay Singh, Ms Seema Dhawan, Manpreet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, Khushnaaz Brar, Arpandeep Kaur, Raiza Chaudhary, Bhavleen Kaur, Simranjeet Kaur, Simrata, Nagina Sidhu, Simrat Kaur, Barleen Dhaliwal, Sukhman Kaur, Upneet Kaur, Jasleen Bhullar, Harnoor, Sweetaj Brar, Sanjana Sidhu, Garima Chaudhary, Ms Rajwinder Kaur, Mr Pankaj Singh

Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Arbaaz Singh, Anirudh Gargya, Pavit Singh, Divya Bansal, Tanya Sandhu, Gurinder Kaur, Gurleen Kaur, Puneet Kaur, Anvi, Baishali, Kudrat, Jasleen Kaur, Yashita Bagga, Karan, Himmat Sidhu

Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Kartik, Nikhil Verma, Karamjit Singh, Nirwaan, Mukund Kaushik, Jasenpreet Singh, Khushdeep, Gurnoor, Ishaan, Mehul, Manav Khanna, Sahil Ahuja, Gurjot Singh, Tanishq Thakur, Harsimran Singh Dhillon, Udayveer Jakhar, Manpreet Singh

Standing Row 4 (Left to Right) Avninder Singh, Trimaandeep Singh, Sahil Ahuja, Yukul Gargish, Anirudh Kaushal, Avikash Singh, Akshat, Dhruv Trehan, Jaisal, Harbuland Singh Virk, Siddak Bakshi, Ajeshwar Singh, Aikam Singh, Rahil Verma, Armaandeep, Rajbalwinder

Standing Row 5 (Left to Right) Anmol, Gurtaj, Yuvraj Singh, Harshan Singh, Sartaj Singh Sudan, Kabir Singh, Harman Mann, Ranvijay, Jaandeep Singh, Jayant, Faizan Sabir, Aditya, Raghav, Gurvanit Singh, Randeep Singh

Standing Row 6 (Left to Right) Karnav Pant, Kunwar Shehbaaz, Apoorv Vij, Aditya, Patwant, Sahibinder, Jai Sharma, Anant, Hridayvansh Singh Randhawa, Steven Gill, Gagandeep Singh, Shivam, Gurfateh Singh Sidhu, Angad, Navshad, Jaiteg

12 13 ICSE 2015

12 13 ACADEMIC STAFF

Sitting (Left to Right) Mr Parveen Singha, Ms Amrit Kaur, Ms Richa Sharma, Ms Puneeta Sandhu, Ms Manjit Kaur, Mr Sukirat Singh, Ms Harinder Kaur, Ms Vaishali Sharma, Ms Inderjeet Grewal (In-Charge, Kindergarten), Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Ms Anita Kashyap (Deputy Headmistress), Ms Komal Anand (Head, Junior School), Col Narjit Singh (Bursar), Ms Manpreet Kaur Dua,Ms Ramandeep Grewal, Ms Harsimrat Chahal, Ms Nanak Kaur, Mr DS Kooner, Dr Bhupinder Mann Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Dr Rajinder Singh, Ms Kalyani, Ms Amandeep Kaur, Ms Gina Singh, Ms Rekha Sharma, Ms Sumati Sharma, Ms Veena Sharma, Ms Jasbir Waraich, Ms Rupali Shah, Ms Neelu Sandhu, Ms Sangeeta Madan, Ms Iqbal Kaur, Ms Praveen Singh, Harinder Kaur, Ms Rashmi Gupta, Ms Tina Shah, Ms Satinder Kaur, Ms Ramanjit Atwal, Ms Meenakshi Goel Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Mr Harpal Singh, Ms Ekta , Ms Harleen Singh, Ms Gurpreet Kaur, Ms Seema Sud, Ms Subha Rathore, Ms Seema Dhawan, Ms Yasmin Sidhu, Ms Chander Prabha, Ms Rana Mangat, Ms Shefali Singh, Ms Praneet Sidhu,ms Ravneet Gill, Ms Jasmeet Singh, Ms Hema Tandon, Ms Smiha Gautam, Ms Kuldeep Kaur Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Ms Sangeeta Sethi, Ms Anjali Arora, Ms Ananta Malhotra, Ms Promila, Ms Anita Salaria, Ms Rajdeep Bains, Ms Nikita Sharma, Ms Samta Majithia, Ms Manveen Sharma, Ms Madhavi Bharatam, Ms Savita Sachdeva, Ms Supriti Vilkho, Ms Manjeet Dhyani, Ms Binny Singh, Ms Sukhjit Kaur, Ms Harinder Kaur, Ms Amandeep Kaur Standing Row 4 (Left to Right) Ms Kwi Suk Kang, Ms Harpreet Kaur, Ms Sunaina Malhotra, Ms Preeti Teja, Ms Anjali Gupta, Ms ElizaAwasthi, Ms Ramneek Caur, Ms Samta Mittal, Ms Sukhjinder Kaur, Ms Megha Sharma, Ms Priya Bathla, Ms Mannat, Ms Meenakshi Arora, Ms Jyoti Girdhar, Ms Renu Pant Standing Row 5 (Left to Right) Mr Rana, Mr Sanjeev Trehan, Ms Consuelo Arancibia, Ms Harneet Sandhu, Ms Rajdeep Kaur,Ms Meenu Sharma, Ms Harpreet Binepal, Ms Amarjeet Thind, Ms Seema Dhawan, Ms Jyoti Bhalla, Ms Vandana Galav, Ms Satwinder Kaur, Dr Pamila Ahuja, Ms Rajwinder Kaur, Ms Shanti Priya Standing Row 6 (Left to Right) Mr Parvesh Kumar, Mr Virender Rana, Mr Mandeep Pal, Mr Pankaj Singh, Mr Karamjit Grewal, Mr Ajay Singh, Mr Gagandeep Singh,Mr Manvinder Singh, Mr Jagtar Deol, Mr Susnata Har, Mr Kamaljit Singh, Mr Vijay Kumar, Mr Seyier Usuor

14 15 ACADEMIC STAFF

14 15 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Sitting (Left to Right) Mr KB Singh, Mrs Sunil Sharma, Mrs Hemlata, Mrs Dimple Malik, Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Col. Narjit Singh (Bursar), Mr Prakash Chand, Mr Kuldeep Singh, Mr Shiv Kumar, Mr Chetan Ahuja.

Standing (Left to Right) Mr Jagjit Singh, Mr Dilbar Singh, Ms Tejasweeta Kapoor, Mrs Jagjit Kaur Narang, Mrs Nirmal Kaur, Mrs Daljit Sikand, Mrs Simranjit Kaur, Mr Baldev Singh, Mr Rakesh K Sharma, Mr Pawan Chugh.

16 17 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

16 17 SUPPORT STAFF

Sitting (Left to Right) Ram Chander, Ram Kirpal, Shiv Kumar, Bhupinder Singh, Ajay Masse, Tilak Raj, Sat Narayan, DharamBahadur, Ram Dayal, Harihar Singh, Col Narjit Singh (Bursar), Mr RP Devgan (Headmaster), Shiv Kumar, HS Rana, Kashmir Singh, Vasudev, Bhinder Singh, Sudama Yadav, Okeel Prasad, Goyal Diwedi

Standing Row 1 (Left to Right) Yogeshwar Prasad, Inder Newar, Harbhajan Kaur, Balesh, Kusum, Kiran, Munni, Binita, Anita, Sunita, Sugra Devi, Jyoti, Tulsa Newar, Shiela, Leelavati, Neeraj, Snehlata, Dulari, SunitaKaur, Rama, Khem Bahadur, Soni Kumar, Ameen Khan

Standing Row 2 (Left to Right) Kewal Singh, Shyam Lal, Vinod Kumar, Kuljeet Kumar, Sukhari Prasad, Nagender Sharma, Subodh Rai, Bant Singh, Prem Chand, Mithelesh Kumar Sharma, Achhar Singh Patial, Sete Gharti, Chandan Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Sawru Yadav, Dil Bahadur, Ram Niwas, Manoj Kumar, Surinder Kumar, Shri Ram

Standing Row 3 (Left to Right) Ravinder Singh, Kishore Singh, Daljit Singh, Ranjit Singh, Gulzar Singh, Ram Singh, Mahinder Sharma, Ram Pal, Deepak Kumar, Gurjit Singh, Karam Singh, Jeet Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Khewa Singh, Sikander, Uday Raj, PannaLal, Dyal Singh, Pathru Yadav

Standing Row 4 (Left to Right) Surinder Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Subhash Singh, Ranbir Singh, KishoriLal, Ramesh, Budh Ram, Babloo, Salig Ram, Akhilesh, Jaswinder Singh, Deepak Sharma, Chaman, Dabloo, Pardeep, BindaLal, Gurbaksh Singh, Jeet Bahadur, Ghan Bahadur, Jai Chand, Ram Chander Paswan

18 19 SUPPORT STAFF

18 19 INVESTITURE CEREMONY

"He who would learn to fly one practices of a true Yadavindrian SCHOOL PREFECTS’ COUNCIL 2014 day must first learn to stand and and be a pillar of strength for Head Boy Abhimanyu Mann walk and run and climb and the student body. Head Girl Beeban Rai It is also the occasion when we dance; one cannot fly into Deputy Head Boy Himmat Singh Tiwana flying." — Friedrich Nietzsche wish the outgoing Prefects’ Deputy Head Girl Huijin Jang Council goodbye as they hand Co-Curricular Captain (Boys) Shaurya Dhawan At YPS we want our students to over their charge to the newly Co-Curricular Captain (Girls) Kajal Sharma fly, so we give them wings in the Sports Captain (Boys) Sehraj Baidwan elected Council. Sports Captain (Girls) Sandeep Kaur form of additional responsibility, Environment Captain Kritendeep Kaur greater challenges, and the As 2014 draws to a close we Music Captain Jaisveen Kaur authority to shape the future of look back at these leaders who Boarding House Captain: Aseem Vij Boarding House Prefects: Simarjeet Singh, Jaideep Dhillon the school, thereby helping them proved that the price of Aitchison House greatness is responsibility; that to overcome their uncertainties Captain (Boys) Gangesh Dhar and emerge as great leaders. extra-ordinary leadership is a Captain (Girls) Amanpreet kaur Nurturing students to be future balance between tenderness and Prefects: Nishthha Sharma, Mahima Verma leaders, YPS held its Investiture toughness, compassion and Nalagarh House Captain (Boys) Jasamrit Singh Ceremony on January 19, 2014. courage, humility and firmness. Captain (Girls) Kudrat Kaur Waraich The most solemn occasion of the Prefects: Roohanjot Singh, Puneet Singh Tiwari year, this ceremony vests the Patiala House Captain (Boys) Noordeep Singh Prefects' Council for the coming Captain (Girls) Deepshikha Anand year with the symbols of Prefects: Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal, Satyam Bhardwaj authority and charges them with Ranjit House upholding the honour of the Captain (Boys Arpan Singh Brar Captain (Girls) Gursaya Grewal school. They take the oath on Prefects: Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon behalf of the school, to lead the Tagore House students on the right path, to Captain (Boys) Navdeesh Kohli Captain (Girls) Sukhan Rangi carry forward the traditions and Prefects: Damanjit Singh Chharhan, Anurag Singh Mann

20 21 INVESTITURE CEREMONY

20 21 Indian Music choir of the senior frowned upon and the students think big but with our feet on school. should grow up to be good the ground so as to become citizens, compassionate and ideal humans. “With the will to YPS has a tradition of the generous. win you can simply not lose, but students presenting the report if you do so you win in losing”, for the previous year's activities. After the principal's speech, the said General Bakshi. He talked Keeping up with this tradition chief guest gave away the about the army being “a the Head Girl, Beeban Rai, and awards for the year 2013. gentleman's work” and quoted the Head Boy, Abhimanyu Mann, General Bakshi then addressed various examples from his own highlighted the achievements of the audience. He talked about experiences where army men 2013. The Junior School report the importance of holistic laid down their lives for their was presented by its Head Boy, development and added that he motherland. Aarav Bhardwaj and Head Girl, believed that Yadavindrians are Kritika Dudpuri. The co-curricular outstanding models of the There followed a wonderful mix report was presented by Kajal society and can serve the nation of song and dance, colour and Sharma and Shaurya Dhawan. as great human beings. He life as the Senior and Junior General Bakshi addressing the students This was followed by the motivated us to think positively, school together presented a Navraj Saini, Siddhartha Yaddanapudi, Harman Gill and Beeban Rai receiving the Champions Trophy on behalf of Tagore House Environment Report by Huijin variety of songs and dances. The Jang, the Deputy Head Girl. The highlight of the evening was the Founder's day is an important The 35th Founder's Day Sports Report and Boarding contemporary dance, beautifully XXXV FOUNDER’S DAY day in the school calendar when celebrations were held on April House reports were presented by choreographed by Mr Akshay the entire school community 9, 2014. We were honoured to Himmat Tiwana, the Deputy Sharma and the medley of folk gathers to commemorate those have Lt. Gen. Rajan Bakshi, the Head Boy. dances choreographed by Mrs who founded the school, and Army Commander of the Indian Mamta. contributed to its development. Army's Central Command, as our The principal, Mr Devgan in his It is an event that celebrates our Chief Guest. speech requested the parents to The function was a huge success legacy and looks forward to our be a bit firm with their children and highly appreciated by all. The academic procession led the continued development as a and not give in too easily to the Chief Guest to the venue. The voice in the region that speaks whims and fancies of their celebrations commenced with a for children. wards. ‘Brand’ culture should be beautiful 'shabad' sung by the In sync with the dance world Jai Hind!

22 23 Indian Music choir of the senior frowned upon and the students think big but with our feet on school. should grow up to be good the ground so as to become citizens, compassionate and ideal humans. “With the will to YPS has a tradition of the generous. win you can simply not lose, but students presenting the report if you do so you win in losing”, for the previous year's activities. After the principal's speech, the said General Bakshi. He talked Keeping up with this tradition chief guest gave away the about the army being “a the Head Girl, Beeban Rai, and awards for the year 2013. gentleman's work” and quoted the Head Boy, Abhimanyu Mann, General Bakshi then addressed various examples from his own highlighted the achievements of the audience. He talked about experiences where army men 2013. The Junior School report the importance of holistic laid down their lives for their was presented by its Head Boy, development and added that he motherland. Aarav Bhardwaj and Head Girl, believed that Yadavindrians are Kritika Dudpuri. The co-curricular outstanding models of the There followed a wonderful mix report was presented by Kajal society and can serve the nation of song and dance, colour and Sharma and Shaurya Dhawan. as great human beings. He life as the Senior and Junior General Bakshi addressing the students This was followed by the motivated us to think positively, school together presented a Navraj Saini, Siddhartha Yaddanapudi, Harman Gill and Beeban Rai receiving the Champions Trophy on behalf of Tagore House Environment Report by Huijin variety of songs and dances. The Jang, the Deputy Head Girl. The highlight of the evening was the Founder's day is an important The 35th Founder's Day Sports Report and Boarding contemporary dance, beautifully XXXV FOUNDER’S DAY day in the school calendar when celebrations were held on April House reports were presented by choreographed by Mr Akshay the entire school community 9, 2014. We were honoured to Himmat Tiwana, the Deputy Sharma and the medley of folk gathers to commemorate those have Lt. Gen. Rajan Bakshi, the Head Boy. dances choreographed by Mrs who founded the school, and Army Commander of the Indian Mamta. contributed to its development. Army's Central Command, as our The principal, Mr Devgan in his It is an event that celebrates our Chief Guest. speech requested the parents to The function was a huge success legacy and looks forward to our be a bit firm with their children and highly appreciated by all. The academic procession led the continued development as a and not give in too easily to the Chief Guest to the venue. The voice in the region that speaks whims and fancies of their celebrations commenced with a for children. wards. ‘Brand’ culture should be beautiful 'shabad' sung by the In sync with the dance world Jai Hind!

22 23 included Ring -a-Bottle, Feed the Clown, Bowling and Souvenir Stall. There was also a miniature golfing green, and the ever popular food court. The toy train and merry-go-round were a great hit with the little ones. Children of all ages had something to amuse them, from bouncing castles for the very young, to games of skill for the older ones.

The teenage crowd, of course, gravitated towards the Jam Session, where the foot-tapping numbers set the pace for a fun- filled day. YPS XTRAVAGANZA Where on earth can a Grade VII hit, like every year, was the The Request Stall was in much boy win a Royal Enfield Columbus ride, though the demand as songs were motorcycle and a Grade X camels did give it a run for its dedicated to friends, teachers, student win a multi-gear bike? money. parents and even grandparents. The YPS fete of course! Our own alumni Harman Gill's Students and parents from all song 'Love Story' was a big hit The most awaited event on the over the city came to enjoy with the students. So it's Hasta student's calendar, the fete was themselves at the various food Manana 'til we meet again! held on February 8-9, 2014. Two and games stalls, each set up days of fun, frolic and the most and managed by the teachers. Clockwise from top left: An eye on the target; Kalmu ki Sawari; extraordinary amount of eating Fishing for a prize; Enjoyment ‘through & The notable stalls this year marked the festivities. The big through’; Children from ‘Theatre Age’ showcasing their talent

24 25 included Ring -a-Bottle, Feed the Clown, Bowling and Souvenir Stall. There was also a miniature golfing green, and the ever popular food court. The toy train and merry-go-round were a great hit with the little ones. Children of all ages had something to amuse them, from bouncing castles for the very young, to games of skill for the older ones.

24 25 exist in our country. He recited EARTH DAY 'where the mind is without fear' How each one of us can make a by Rabindranath Tagore. difference!

The Junior School choir sang a April 22, 2014—a pigeon flew melodious song 'Lakshya'. Our into X-N and injured its wing on young ones were full of energy the fan. The terrified bird would and enthusiasm and made the flap its wings and try to fly every atmosphere come alive with time anyone tried to get close, patriotic fervour. 'Vande aggravating its injury. A group of Matram' by the Senior Wing of students—Avaninder, Uday, the school followed. The Arpan and Tanveer, with the help Republic Day celebration came of a teacher managed to catch to an end with the song 'Hamara the bird and take it to the school Vatan'. medical room where timely help and medical intervention saved I am sure that this Republic Day its life. The hero of the day was Vande Mataram! celebration inspired everyone to Uday Veer Singh, who not only form a new India, free of all evils held the bird through all its THE REPUBLIC DAY flag followed by the national and for this we will have to CELEBRATIONS struggles while its wing was anthem on everyone's lips. It was follow the words of the father of On January 26 the YPS family splinted and bound, but also a glorious sight to see the our nation - “be the change you gathered with freedom in our carried it to the local SPCA, in tricolored flag swaying gently in want to see”. minds, pride in our hearts and Sector 38 West. Sadly, the wing the breeze. This was followed by memories in our souls to pay had to be amputated, but the an inspiring speech by the tribute to our great nation on its bird found help and a home Principal where he talked about 65th Republic Day. where it would be safe from the future of our country lying in predators. The celebration started with the the hands of our generation and flag hoisting ceremony. The how it is our duty to try and Principal hoisted the national eradicate all the social evils that Uday Veer Singh and the rescued pigeon

26 27 exist in our country. He recited EARTH DAY 'where the mind is without fear' How each one of us can make a by Rabindranath Tagore. difference!

26 27 MAY DAY efforts of our Class IV everyone had fun, and prizes INDEPENDENCE DAY employees, who not only ensure were given to the winners. The The first of May marks Labour 15th August, 2014, a day to the smooth sailing of our school, Principal delivered a speech in Day, and as the world celebrates commemorate the gaining of but also stand as the backbone appreciation of the entire work the contribution of the working Independence by India 67 years behind it all. force present. They also received masses, YPS does not lag ago, was celebrated at YPS with special gifts - tokens of our behind. This year the Prefects’ Council, a renewed commitment towards gratitude. along with teachers of the Junior keeping up the ideals of the At YPS, it is a day for us to take and Senior School, got together Following this, everyone was nation. The National flag was out time from our busy to arrange a day of fun and taken to the library where there unfurled amidst a joyous schedules and appreciate the activities for the employees that was a special screening of the rendering of the National would prove to be both special movie 'Bhootnath Returns'. anthem as each individual stood and memorable. Meanwhile, the Prefects’ Council tall and reiterated the pledge to A variety of games such as and teachers rolled up their honour the sacrifices made by Musical Chairs, Tug-of-War, and sleeves and got to work in the our freedom fighters and keep a twist to the classic Lemon & kitchen, preparing their meal. the forces of divisiveness at bay. Spoon Race (with potatoes The festivities concluded after

instead of lemons) were the meal, and everyone left with Anti-clockwise from top left: organised. Time flew by fast as The matar; ... and the paneer; a feeling of having bonded well. Words of wisdom from the Headmaster

It’s all about the balance

28 29 MAY DAY efforts of our Class IV everyone had fun, and prizes INDEPENDENCE DAY employees, who not only ensure were given to the winners. The The first of May marks Labour 15th August, 2014, a day to the smooth sailing of our school, Principal delivered a speech in Day, and as the world celebrates commemorate the gaining of but also stand as the backbone appreciation of the entire work the contribution of the working Independence by India 67 years behind it all. force present. They also received masses, YPS does not lag ago, was celebrated at YPS with special gifts - tokens of our behind. This year the Prefects’ Council, a renewed commitment towards gratitude. along with teachers of the Junior keeping up the ideals of the At YPS, it is a day for us to take and Senior School, got together Following this, everyone was nation. The National flag was out time from our busy to arrange a day of fun and taken to the library where there unfurled amidst a joyous schedules and appreciate the activities for the employees that was a special screening of the rendering of the National would prove to be both special movie 'Bhootnath Returns'. anthem as each individual stood and memorable. Meanwhile, the Prefects’ Council tall and reiterated the pledge to A variety of games such as and teachers rolled up their honour the sacrifices made by Musical Chairs, Tug-of-War, and sleeves and got to work in the our freedom fighters and keep a twist to the classic Lemon & kitchen, preparing their meal. the forces of divisiveness at bay. Spoon Race (with potatoes The festivities concluded after

It’s all about the balance

28 29 ACADEMIC REPORT The Kindergarten has been TALENT SHOWCASE The Great Puppet Show held on touching a new height with each 13 November 2014 left the The strength of any structure lies September 27, 2014, witnessed passing session. A plethora of parents amazed. A beautifully in its foundation. Keeping this in Toons invading the Kindergarten. fun-filled activities kept the tiny woven fairy tale of Pinocchio's mind, a dedicated effort was A carnival based on various tots involved throughout the travels and his encounter with made throughout the year to Disney characters left all and session. Each day had a well- Disney Characters was a treat for provide children with a strong sundry mesmerised and designed activity to teach the eyes. The participation of base. To do this, contemporary awestruck. The Classrooms and students the basics. 290 students was well teaching techniques were used play area of Kindergarten was Methodology involving music, appreciated. to shape the overall personality converted into a mini Disney pictures, animation, games, art of children. Well thought out world. The annual art and craft display and craft, helped children in curriculum was designed and called “Creative Hands” was an developing their skills. The students of UKG dressed as shaped, keeping in mind extension of this world. The cartoon characters and balanced and effective growth. Drop everything and Read (Dear) display showed craft work based participated in the Toon Parade Learning is a continuous process programme was introduced on Toons, using recyclable and spoke about themselves both for the teachers and wherein every student read a materials. during the Fancy Dress show. children, hence, enhancing and story every day before lunch. Mickey’s Pals enriching each other's learning From left to right: Drawing by Adeep UKG-O; A splash in the summer; curve. The year 2014 commenced with Roses at the Rose Garden KINDERGARTEN REPORT a promise to go beyond achievable limits. Teachers with all their experience, enthusiasm and vitality kicked off the session with fervour. Children glowing with zest and innocence marched their way with joy to learn and explore.

30 31 ACADEMIC REPORT The Kindergarten has been TALENT SHOWCASE The Great Puppet Show held on touching a new height with each 13 November 2014 left the The strength of any structure lies September 27, 2014, witnessed passing session. A plethora of parents amazed. A beautifully in its foundation. Keeping this in Toons invading the Kindergarten. fun-filled activities kept the tiny woven fairy tale of Pinocchio's mind, a dedicated effort was A carnival based on various tots involved throughout the travels and his encounter with made throughout the year to Disney characters left all and session. Each day had a well- Disney Characters was a treat for provide children with a strong sundry mesmerised and designed activity to teach the eyes. The participation of base. To do this, contemporary awestruck. The Classrooms and students the basics. 290 students was well teaching techniques were used play area of Kindergarten was Methodology involving music, appreciated. to shape the overall personality converted into a mini Disney pictures, animation, games, art of children. Well thought out world. The annual art and craft display and craft, helped children in curriculum was designed and called “Creative Hands” was an developing their skills. The students of UKG dressed as shaped, keeping in mind extension of this world. The cartoon characters and balanced and effective growth. Drop everything and Read (Dear) display showed craft work based participated in the Toon Parade Learning is a continuous process programme was introduced on Toons, using recyclable and spoke about themselves both for the teachers and wherein every student read a materials. during the Fancy Dress show. children, hence, enhancing and story every day before lunch. Mickey’s Pals enriching each other's learning From left to right: Drawing by Adeep UKG-O; A splash in the summer; curve. The year 2014 commenced with Roses at the Rose Garden KINDERGARTEN REPORT a promise to go beyond achievable limits. Teachers with all their experience, enthusiasm and vitality kicked off the session with fervour. Children glowing with zest and innocence marched their way with joy to learn and explore.

30 31 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL A balanced and disciplined growth of children is paramount Kindergarten Class Photographs for Kindergarten. Swimming activities, craft exhibition, exhilarating field trips, treasure hunts, and a musical show were all camouflaged into different activities ensuring joy, fun, happiness, and learning all at the same time.

The introduction of the Kinder dance, an American based learning programme to enhance motor development was fruitful for the students.

Clockwise from top left: Chip n Dale - Chips off the old block; Monkeying around; On Strings of Enjoyment; Holi aayi re, aayi re, Holi aayi! NURSERY

32 33 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL A balanced and disciplined growth of children is paramount Kindergarten Class Photographs for Kindergarten. Swimming activities, craft exhibition, exhilarating field trips, treasure hunts, and a musical show were all camouflaged into different activities ensuring joy, fun, happiness, and learning all at the same time.

The introduction of the Kinder dance, an American based learning programme to enhance motor development was fruitful for the students.

Clockwise from top left: Chip n Dale - Chips off the old block; Monkeying around; On Strings of Enjoyment; Holi aayi re, aayi re, Holi aayi! NURSERY

32 33 LOWER KINDERGARTEN

“The whole purpose of environment. In order to do this JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT education is to turn mirrors into we use interactive methods like windows.” the Interactive Board, E-Blocks Sydney J. Harris and Discovery Room that sow seeds of learning and enquiry. ACADEMIC REPORT The school subscribed to the At Junior School, we create a National Geographic magazine happy, lively and stimulating which was also used in the place of learning where children teaching of English, Science, are able to achieve their full Social Studies and Computer potential in a safe and secure projects.

UPPER KINDERGARTEN 34 35 LOWER KINDERGARTEN

UPPER KINDERGARTEN 34 35 Literary activities are an integral Air, Water and Noise Pollution. Tangrams, Patterns and Data research work was encouraged enthusiastic towards the no surprise that music plays a part of the curriculum. Spelling They also drove home the Handling activities provided an to facilitate learning beyond language. vital part of the daily routine for Bee in English and Poetry message about preventing additional perspective to the textbook content. Regular visits the students at Junior School. COMPUTER Recitation in English, Hindi, and pollution through a foot tapping number system, while systematic to 'Discovery Room' and the use The Assembly is incomplete Punjabi were conducted for all Punjabi Song 'Uthove lokon, exercises in Mental Math of the Interactive Board made To help our children keep pace without the melodious songs classes. English and Punjabi jagove lokon' and a skit on enhanced speed, accuracy and the learning process more with technology, computer sung by the Choir. Through the Calligraphy were also organized 'Solutions to Pollution'. logical thinking skills. collaborative and meaningful. basics and software were taught year, children develop their skill for all classes. Drop Everything using an application based through proper training and ENGLISH SCIENCE HINDI and Read (DEAR), a fifteen approach. Audio Visual aids vocal exercises. As a part of this minute time slot devoted to In 2014, the focus was on The Discovery Room encouraged Innovative use of visual aids, were extensively used. Classes I year's Annual Plan, the Thematic reading entered its third year. It helping children gain confidence the development of an inquisitive storytelling, poetry and the and II learnt the fundamentals of assemblies for Classes I, II and III has become a pleasurable habit in speaking fluent English and on mind and a scientific temper. The Interactive Board made learning computer and using the saw the students sing to with the children and now they making learning effective and students performed different Hindi fun. This helped the keyboard and mouse in MS Paint promote awareness about don't need to be asked to open interesting. To achieve this, experiments and also witnessed children connect better with the and Word Pad. Class III worked 'Saving Planet Earth', ' Birds' and Elastic and rubber — no bones about it! Dada ji on the Ramp their books to read. engaging activities such as many experiment set-ups to language. on MS Word and LOGO. Class IV 'Sea Creatures.' The Western Scrabble, Spin-a-Yarn, Just-a- understand the Science behind and V learnt MS PowerPoint. All Music Choir presented the song To further hone the reading skills PUNJABI Minute and Spelling Bee were daily life. Their excitement children made presentations 'World's Greatest' on the and vocabulary of students, conducted. Children learnt how towards science was visible when related to their academic occasion of Founder's Day. The Buddy Reading was introduced in Our endeavor is to enhance to communicate their ideas and they brought live specimens of subjects using the software song 'All in All' was presented to which the students of Class IV language skills in Punjabi and thoughts using language things they saw around, like a learnt. Using the skills learnt, our celebrate Good Friday and Easter mentored children of Class II make students aware of the rich correctly through creative writing caterpillar, larvae, a stick insect or children made us proud by Sunday. The year ended with under the supervision of literary heritage of Punjab. To exercises. butterfly eggs. They securing noteworthy positions at wonderful Christmas carols and teachers. It was very well received achieve this, Punjabi periodicals enthusiastically shared their the Class, School and State level yuletides being sung to mark the by the students. and books on Punjabi literature MATHEMATICS celebration of Christmas. findings with all in the Science were added to the library. Audio in the International Informatics This year the Social Studies and Room. Olympiad in ICO 2013-14. Mathematics is more interesting Visual Aids, Creative Writing, INDIAN MUSIC Science Annual Project Display when it is application based. To Calligraphy and Poetry Recitation SOCIAL STUDIES WESTERN MUSIC was based on the topic 'Types of achieve this, various teaching Competition formed an intrinsic We believe that music is the Pollution' in which students aids like Jodo Gyan and To help the children comprehend part of Punjabi Curriculum to Considering the huge amount of strongest form of magic. Music created models to show Land, Interactive Board were used. concepts, individual and group keep the children interested and talent on the rolls, it comes as teaches the children a sense and That awesome feeling! ‘Notes to self’

36 37 Literary activities are an integral Air, Water and Noise Pollution. Tangrams, Patterns and Data research work was encouraged enthusiastic towards the no surprise that music plays a part of the curriculum. Spelling They also drove home the Handling activities provided an to facilitate learning beyond language. vital part of the daily routine for Bee in English and Poetry message about preventing additional perspective to the textbook content. Regular visits the students at Junior School. COMPUTER Recitation in English, Hindi, and pollution through a foot tapping number system, while systematic to 'Discovery Room' and the use The Assembly is incomplete Punjabi were conducted for all Punjabi Song 'Uthove lokon, exercises in Mental Math of the Interactive Board made To help our children keep pace without the melodious songs classes. English and Punjabi jagove lokon' and a skit on enhanced speed, accuracy and the learning process more with technology, computer sung by the Choir. Through the Calligraphy were also organized 'Solutions to Pollution'. logical thinking skills. collaborative and meaningful. basics and software were taught year, children develop their skill for all classes. Drop Everything using an application based through proper training and ENGLISH SCIENCE HINDI and Read (DEAR), a fifteen approach. Audio Visual aids vocal exercises. As a part of this minute time slot devoted to In 2014, the focus was on The Discovery Room encouraged Innovative use of visual aids, were extensively used. Classes I year's Annual Plan, the Thematic reading entered its third year. It helping children gain confidence the development of an inquisitive storytelling, poetry and the and II learnt the fundamentals of assemblies for Classes I, II and III has become a pleasurable habit in speaking fluent English and on mind and a scientific temper. The Interactive Board made learning computer and using the saw the students sing to with the children and now they making learning effective and students performed different Hindi fun. This helped the keyboard and mouse in MS Paint promote awareness about don't need to be asked to open interesting. To achieve this, experiments and also witnessed children connect better with the and Word Pad. Class III worked 'Saving Planet Earth', ' Birds' and Elastic and rubber — no bones about it! Dada ji on the Ramp their books to read. engaging activities such as many experiment set-ups to language. on MS Word and LOGO. Class IV 'Sea Creatures.' The Western Scrabble, Spin-a-Yarn, Just-a- understand the Science behind and V learnt MS PowerPoint. All Music Choir presented the song To further hone the reading skills PUNJABI Minute and Spelling Bee were daily life. Their excitement children made presentations 'World's Greatest' on the and vocabulary of students, conducted. Children learnt how towards science was visible when related to their academic occasion of Founder's Day. The Buddy Reading was introduced in Our endeavor is to enhance to communicate their ideas and they brought live specimens of subjects using the software song 'All in All' was presented to which the students of Class IV language skills in Punjabi and thoughts using language things they saw around, like a learnt. Using the skills learnt, our celebrate Good Friday and Easter mentored children of Class II make students aware of the rich correctly through creative writing caterpillar, larvae, a stick insect or children made us proud by Sunday. The year ended with under the supervision of literary heritage of Punjab. To exercises. butterfly eggs. They securing noteworthy positions at wonderful Christmas carols and teachers. It was very well received achieve this, Punjabi periodicals enthusiastically shared their the Class, School and State level yuletides being sung to mark the by the students. and books on Punjabi literature MATHEMATICS celebration of Christmas. findings with all in the Science were added to the library. Audio in the International Informatics This year the Social Studies and Room. Olympiad in ICO 2013-14. Mathematics is more interesting Visual Aids, Creative Writing, INDIAN MUSIC Science Annual Project Display when it is application based. To Calligraphy and Poetry Recitation SOCIAL STUDIES WESTERN MUSIC was based on the topic 'Types of achieve this, various teaching Competition formed an intrinsic We believe that music is the Pollution' in which students aids like Jodo Gyan and To help the children comprehend part of Punjabi Curriculum to Considering the huge amount of strongest form of magic. Music created models to show Land, Interactive Board were used. concepts, individual and group keep the children interested and talent on the rolls, it comes as teaches the children a sense and That awesome feeling! ‘Notes to self’

36 37 power of rhythm. The children THEATRE DANCE THE LIBRARY learnt 'Sargam' and 'Raagas' At YPS, theatre is not just Dance was introduced with the The Library at Junior School is an along with numerous melodies. improvisation or performing teaching of Kathak to develop exciting venue for reading, During morning assemblies, skits; it is about encouraging flexibility and a sense of rhythm. listening to stories and literary thematic assemblies and other children to express themselves The children exhibited their skills activities that support and follow festive occasions, the children without any inhibitions. To on occasions like Holi, up reading. These activities presented melodious songs. On achieve this, sessions included Independence Day, Shivaratri ranged from 'Buddy- Reading' Republic Day and Independence value-based storytelling and and Janamasthmi. The Thematic sessions (where Grade IV Day, the Indian Music Choir sang performances. The session based Assemblies of Classes I, II and III, became reading mentors for patriotic songs like 'Laksh Na on 'Ego',where they learnt to Dance Hobby for Class IV and V, Grade II), to writing 'Acrostic Ojhal Hone Paye' and 'Gulonke identify “ego” and manage it, and The Annual Play for Class V Poems' and book reviews. A Rang Se' to acclaim from the was well received by the also showcased the students video demonstrating Book took part in the Homophone banners for projects such as were staged for parents spirit of sharing and giving. whole school. Class I and II sang students. Performing in the putting their best foot forward. Binding helped Grade IV and V Tree that made them recognize Special Assemblies and festivals, throughout the year. Class I of Students and staff participated a Punjabi song in their Thematic theatre class gave the children learn the art of binding, and and practise homophones. This gave the children an opportunity 2014 put up a thematic in 'Joyathon', a marathon Assembly, whereas Class IV and immense joy and improved their care for books. Grade I and II year we added encyclopedias, to develop teamwork skills and assembly based on the theme organized on September V enthused the audience by self esteem. Our Annual Play children made illustrations based books on fiction as well as boost their confidence. 'Save Planet Earth.' Class II 28,2014, from Sukhna Lake, to singing 'Ashayein' on the eve of From left to right: Our young artists also loved 'Holka Polka' received rave Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother; on storytelling sessions, while Teacher's reference books to our presented 'Bird's Eye View' and spread awareness about the 'Joy the Founder's Day. ‘Jai Jai Shiv Shankar’; collection, which now stands at learning new techniques of Class III brought the sea life alive of Giving'. As a part of the drive, reviews. DEAR — Drop Everything And Read Grade III children enthusiastically 8455 books. painting such as marble on the Junior School stage a skit 'Gift' was enacted by our painting, spray-painting, thumb- through their performance on students at Sukhna Lake. A ART AND CRAFT painting and also papier-mâché, the theme 'The Aquatic World.' special song 'Love will Guide Us' flower-making, embroidery, The year 2014 was exciting and The performance of the children was performed at school. The puppets and mobiles. involved many new activities delighted the parents and students and members of YPS grandparents. donated generously for the such as making kites, airplanes, SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES parachutes, figurines of Plaster people affected by the recent DAANUTSAV @ YPS of Paris, baskets, that improved To give the tiny tots of Classes I, floods in the Kashmir Valley. the children's artistic as well as II and III an opportunity to YPS embraced the 'Joy of Giving' From left to right: motor skills. explore and showcase their by being a part of 'DaanUtsav', Fun and learning go hand in hand!; “We love you Komal Ma’am”; Making masks, head gears, talents, thematic assemblies an initiative to promote the Water world

38 39 power of rhythm. The children THEATRE DANCE THE LIBRARY learnt 'Sargam' and 'Raagas' At YPS, theatre is not just Dance was introduced with the The Library at Junior School is an along with numerous melodies. improvisation or performing teaching of Kathak to develop exciting venue for reading, During morning assemblies, skits; it is about encouraging flexibility and a sense of rhythm. listening to stories and literary thematic assemblies and other children to express themselves The children exhibited their skills activities that support and follow festive occasions, the children without any inhibitions. To on occasions like Holi, up reading. These activities presented melodious songs. On achieve this, sessions included Independence Day, Shivaratri ranged from 'Buddy- Reading' Republic Day and Independence value-based storytelling and and Janamasthmi. The Thematic sessions (where Grade IV Day, the Indian Music Choir sang performances. The session based Assemblies of Classes I, II and III, became reading mentors for patriotic songs like 'Laksh Na on 'Ego',where they learnt to Dance Hobby for Class IV and V, Grade II), to writing 'Acrostic Ojhal Hone Paye' and 'Gulonke identify “ego” and manage it, and The Annual Play for Class V Poems' and book reviews. A Rang Se' to acclaim from the was well received by the also showcased the students video demonstrating Book took part in the Homophone banners for projects such as were staged for parents spirit of sharing and giving. whole school. Class I and II sang students. Performing in the putting their best foot forward. Binding helped Grade IV and V Tree that made them recognize Special Assemblies and festivals, throughout the year. Class I of Students and staff participated a Punjabi song in their Thematic theatre class gave the children learn the art of binding, and and practise homophones. This gave the children an opportunity 2014 put up a thematic in 'Joyathon', a marathon Assembly, whereas Class IV and immense joy and improved their care for books. Grade I and II year we added encyclopedias, to develop teamwork skills and assembly based on the theme organized on September V enthused the audience by self esteem. Our Annual Play children made illustrations based books on fiction as well as boost their confidence. 'Save Planet Earth.' Class II 28,2014, from Sukhna Lake, to singing 'Ashayein' on the eve of From left to right: Our young artists also loved 'Holka Polka' received rave Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother; on storytelling sessions, while Teacher's reference books to our presented 'Bird's Eye View' and spread awareness about the 'Joy the Founder's Day. ‘Jai Jai Shiv Shankar’; collection, which now stands at learning new techniques of Class III brought the sea life alive of Giving'. As a part of the drive, reviews. DEAR — Drop Everything And Read Grade III children enthusiastically 8455 books. painting such as marble on the Junior School stage a skit 'Gift' was enacted by our painting, spray-painting, thumb- through their performance on students at Sukhna Lake. A ART AND CRAFT painting and also papier-mâché, the theme 'The Aquatic World.' special song 'Love will Guide Us' flower-making, embroidery, The year 2014 was exciting and The performance of the children was performed at school. The puppets and mobiles. involved many new activities delighted the parents and students and members of YPS grandparents. donated generously for the such as making kites, airplanes, SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES parachutes, figurines of Plaster people affected by the recent DAANUTSAV @ YPS of Paris, baskets, that improved To give the tiny tots of Classes I, floods in the Kashmir Valley. the children's artistic as well as II and III an opportunity to YPS embraced the 'Joy of Giving' From left to right: motor skills. explore and showcase their by being a part of 'DaanUtsav', Fun and learning go hand in hand!; “We love you Komal Ma’am”; Making masks, head gears, talents, thematic assemblies an initiative to promote the Water world

38 39 HOBBIES onthe piano by Kabir Singh Bal drew a full-house. The girls of flowers, pencil stands, Plaster of Manvinder Singh,mesmerised of IV-T, followed by a wonderful the Folk Dance hobby gave a Paris figurines, bulrushes, TALENT SHOWCASE: JUNIOR the audience. The dances, which A hobby is a diversion from the song 'We are the World' by the brilliant dance performance puppets, masks as well as SCHOOL ANNUAL supported the flow of the play routine meant to relax us and Choir. An orchestra performance based on Tarana showing embroidered pouches PLAY—HOLKA POLKA beautifully, were choreographed encourage our hidden talents of the classic 'Home Sweet different entry styles and painstakingly made by the by Ms. Renu Pant. This play was and this is the reason that here Our budding actors put up a Home' with children formations made in Kathak. The children demonstrating the about the journey of Brenda at YPS we had an array of spectacular show by staging the accompanying on the Guitar, much awaited Bhangra concept of' Best out of Waste.' (played beautifully by Esha hobbies for the children to play 'Holka Polka' on October 16, Synthesizer, Xylophone and Performance by the boys on the Napkins and jute bags, using tie Uppal) , a good witch, who goes choose from. In 2014 the 2014, at the auditorium of the Hand bells created magic with song, 'Asin Gabru Desh Punjab and dye techniques were also to find the magic potion to following hobbies were offered- Government College for Girls, its music. It was followed by a de' had the audience asking for displayed. break the Prince's (Harshit n Theatre Sector 42. stellar performance by members an encore. The Girls of Classes IV Kumar) sleeping spell and save n Clay Modeling and Pottery In the 'Kidz Snacks' corner, the of the Indian Music Orchestra and V learnt the signature steps 'Holka Polka', is written by D M the reputation of the witches. n Painting and Handicraft young chefs laid out lip- that drew applause from all the of traditional Giddha folk dance Larson. It is about the nicest The cast included Tanush Vohra n Kidz Snacks smacking snacks for the guests audience. The orchestra had the during their Gidda hobby classes witch in Fairytale Land. The story as the Wizard, Divroop as n French Language The western music choir What will it take to wake him up? to relish and showed that they children playing instruments like and presented their dance appealed to the students at Splenda, Seerat Kaur as Hilda, n Music: Indian and Western were ready to take the first step Harmonium, Banjo, Xylophone performance with enthusiasm to many levels since it talked about Akanksha Malge as the Evil Fairy n Dance: Classical and Folk towards becoming master chefs. and Tabla. The Theatre hobby the beats of a dholki. The unraveling mysteries and Godmother, Aarav Bhardwaj as In the Clay Modeling and Pottery children performed a short play rendition of 'Boliyan' added to breaking myths, and helping us the Wolf. The story went on to ANNUAL VISUAL AND hobby display, the young potters titled 'Single Situation'. Here, the charm of the performance. discover strengths that make us reveal that all witches are not PERFORMING ARTS EXHIBITION created beautiful diyas, photo four different families handled The children of 'Learning of special. evil and all fairies are not frames, mugs and figurines in Junior School had its Annual the same situation as per their French' hobby enacted a skit to angelic. Gurmehar as the 'Thirsty addition to a variety of attractive Visual and Performing Arts perspective. It conveyed how the show the knowledge and The play was directed and Crow' turned out to be the show clay objects. They also interacted Exhibition on December6, 2014. same situation evoked varied language skills they had adapted by our theatre teacher, stealer and had the audience in with the audience confidently It showcased the work of the reactions owing to one's thought acquired during their class. Mr Vijay Kumar along with Ms splits with his dance moves and and it was clear that the children children through the course of process. Harsimrat Chahal and Ms Raman dialogue delivery. During the The children of the Handicraft had gained not just theoretical the year in the field of art, craft Grewal. The lifelike sets, created course of the play, we met The young acrobats of Class I hobby put up a beautiful display knowledge but practical and hobbies. The children put up under the guidance of Ms. Neelu delightful characters from and II too left the audience of their handiwork. The Junior experience of working with clay a brilliant show. Sandhu, and music by Ms. Kwi various fairy tales such as Cindy wonderstruck with their School Corridor was sparkling under the able guidance of Mr. The program began with an Suk Kang, Mr. Seyiekhrienyu played by Sehaj Kaur Tiwana, her Gymnastics performance and with decorative items such as Mehta. enthralling solo performance The Indian music choir The puppets with the golden hearts... and voices Usou, Ms. Jyoti Bhatia and Mr.

40 41 HOBBIES onthe piano by Kabir Singh Bal drew a full-house. The girls of flowers, pencil stands, Plaster of Manvinder Singh,mesmerised of IV-T, followed by a wonderful the Folk Dance hobby gave a Paris figurines, bulrushes, TALENT SHOWCASE: JUNIOR the audience. The dances, which A hobby is a diversion from the song 'We are the World' by the brilliant dance performance puppets, masks as well as SCHOOL ANNUAL supported the flow of the play routine meant to relax us and Choir. An orchestra performance based on Tarana showing embroidered pouches PLAY—HOLKA POLKA beautifully, were choreographed encourage our hidden talents of the classic 'Home Sweet different entry styles and painstakingly made by the by Ms. Renu Pant. This play was and this is the reason that here Our budding actors put up a Home' with children formations made in Kathak. The children demonstrating the about the journey of Brenda at YPS we had an array of spectacular show by staging the accompanying on the Guitar, much awaited Bhangra concept of' Best out of Waste.' (played beautifully by Esha hobbies for the children to play 'Holka Polka' on October 16, Synthesizer, Xylophone and Performance by the boys on the Napkins and jute bags, using tie Uppal) , a good witch, who goes choose from. In 2014 the 2014, at the auditorium of the Hand bells created magic with song, 'Asin Gabru Desh Punjab and dye techniques were also to find the magic potion to following hobbies were offered- Government College for Girls, its music. It was followed by a de' had the audience asking for displayed. break the Prince's (Harshit n Theatre Sector 42. stellar performance by members an encore. The Girls of Classes IV Kumar) sleeping spell and save n Clay Modeling and Pottery In the 'Kidz Snacks' corner, the of the Indian Music Orchestra and V learnt the signature steps 'Holka Polka', is written by D M the reputation of the witches. n Painting and Handicraft young chefs laid out lip- that drew applause from all the of traditional Giddha folk dance Larson. It is about the nicest The cast included Tanush Vohra n Kidz Snacks smacking snacks for the guests audience. The orchestra had the during their Gidda hobby classes witch in Fairytale Land. The story as the Wizard, Divroop as n French Language The western music choir What will it take to wake him up? to relish and showed that they children playing instruments like and presented their dance appealed to the students at Splenda, Seerat Kaur as Hilda, n Music: Indian and Western were ready to take the first step Harmonium, Banjo, Xylophone performance with enthusiasm to many levels since it talked about Akanksha Malge as the Evil Fairy n Dance: Classical and Folk towards becoming master chefs. and Tabla. The Theatre hobby the beats of a dholki. The unraveling mysteries and Godmother, Aarav Bhardwaj as In the Clay Modeling and Pottery children performed a short play rendition of 'Boliyan' added to breaking myths, and helping us the Wolf. The story went on to ANNUAL VISUAL AND hobby display, the young potters titled 'Single Situation'. Here, the charm of the performance. discover strengths that make us reveal that all witches are not PERFORMING ARTS EXHIBITION created beautiful diyas, photo four different families handled The children of 'Learning of special. evil and all fairies are not frames, mugs and figurines in Junior School had its Annual the same situation as per their French' hobby enacted a skit to angelic. Gurmehar as the 'Thirsty addition to a variety of attractive Visual and Performing Arts perspective. It conveyed how the show the knowledge and The play was directed and Crow' turned out to be the show clay objects. They also interacted Exhibition on December6, 2014. same situation evoked varied language skills they had adapted by our theatre teacher, stealer and had the audience in with the audience confidently It showcased the work of the reactions owing to one's thought acquired during their class. Mr Vijay Kumar along with Ms splits with his dance moves and and it was clear that the children children through the course of process. Harsimrat Chahal and Ms Raman dialogue delivery. During the The children of the Handicraft had gained not just theoretical the year in the field of art, craft Grewal. The lifelike sets, created course of the play, we met The young acrobats of Class I hobby put up a beautiful display knowledge but practical and hobbies. The children put up under the guidance of Ms. Neelu delightful characters from and II too left the audience of their handiwork. The Junior experience of working with clay a brilliant show. Sandhu, and music by Ms. Kwi various fairy tales such as Cindy wonderstruck with their School Corridor was sparkling under the able guidance of Mr. The program began with an Suk Kang, Mr. Seyiekhrienyu played by Sehaj Kaur Tiwana, her Gymnastics performance and with decorative items such as Mehta. enthralling solo performance The Indian music choir The puppets with the golden hearts... and voices Usou, Ms. Jyoti Bhatia and Mr.

40 41 sisters Dizi and Ezi played by Shreya Sharma and Tanushri Jhita; King Vikramaditya played by Ajmeet Singh SPECIAL ACHIEVERS U-12 (Boys) Nitiya V-N 400 m 1st Dhaliwal along with Sehaj Singh Tiwana as Betaal. U-12 (Boys) Ebrahim V-N Broad Jump 2nd n Jasnoor Kaur of III-E won the second prize in the District Level 100 U-12 (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N 400 m 1st The play was a huge success and received a standing ovation from the audience. mts back stroke Swimming event. n Armaan Singh, of V-T, participated in 17th Sub-Junior Inter-Public n Avtaansh Gargya of III-N secured second position at the 14th CO-CURRICULAR REPORT School Hockey Tournament held at Pinegrove School, Dharampur Chandigarh State Sub Junior Cadet Taekwondo Championship (H.P.) from 01 – 04 October 2014. (32-35 kg weight category). “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. We intersperse academics with Co- curricular activities so n Children from the Junior School participated in Junior Olympics n Joyleen Kaur of III-E won achieved distinction and 1st division in that the students have fun while they learn. 2014 held on February 9, 2014 at JLPL School, Mohali. Following Vocal Classical at Pracheen Kala Kendra. are the positions: DATE EVENT PRIZE WINNERS n Kunwar Balkaran Singh Sidhu of IV-O won a gold medal in the Name Class Event Position February 4 Kite Flying Activity Karate competition at the District level, Mohali. Class II Boys and Girls March 6 English Debate Ebrahim Hassan Sofi V-N, Divroop Kaur V-E, Eliza V-S. n Ebrahim Hassan Sofi of Class V-N bagged the first position in an Arnav Mahajan II-O 50 mts 1st March 13 Inter House English Poetry Ebrahim Hassan Sofi V-N (Tagore), Piyush Dhyani V-O English Declamation at Shemrock Public School, Mohali. Arshiya Surya II-O Agility Race 1st Recitation for Class IV & V (Nalagarh), Manya IV-N (Aitchison) & Kritika V-O (Tagore) n Junior School students went as a part of 30 member team from Aditya Raj II-E Agility Race 3rd A proud moment for all of us YPS to Genesis Global School, Noida to participate in Landmark April 22 SPELLING Bee for Class II to V Class III Boys and Girls Extravaganza and brought laurels to our school by winning the April 22 English Poetry Recitation Adipreet Singh III –N, Raunak III –S, Sartaj Tulli III-S Mehtab Singh Virk III-E 40 mts 1st first prize in Spin-a-Yarn event. for Class III Harshveer Singh III-E 40 mts IInd n Jasleen and Abhayraj of Class V-E went to Russia to participate in Class IV Boys and Girls April 23 Punjabi Calligraphy for Salsa dance competition. Jasleen Kaur IV-N 50 mts 3rd Classes II to V n Children from Junior School participated in 9th Mohali District Asees Kaur IV-O 50 mts 2nd April 24 Inter House Punjabi Poetry Anshpreet Singh V-S (Ranjit) , Divroop Kaur V-E (Aitchison), Sub-Junior Athletics Meet, held on November 9,2014, at Mohali. Ustat IV-S 50 mts Hurdle 2nd Recitation for Class IV & V Gurnoor Kaur V- S (Ranjit) The following are the positions: Gurnoor Kaur IV-N 50 mts Hurdle 3rd Category Name Class Event Position May 15 Hindi Poetry Recitation for Class III-S; III-O & N , III-E. Class V Boys and Girls U-10 (Boys) Jasnoor Singh Dhaliwal III-S 200 m 2nd Classes III to IV Class IV-S; IV-T; IV-N. Udayveer Singh V-T 50 mts Hurdle 1st U-10 (Boys) Mehtab Singh Virk III-E 60 m 3rd November 11 Inter Class Punjabi Poetry II-O; II-S; II-E. 100 mts 3rd U-10 (Girls) Gurnoor Kaur IV-N 60 m 3rd Recitation for Classes II& III III-S; III-O; III-N. Aayush V-T Football Dribbling 1st U-12 (Girls) Jasleen Kaur IV-N Broad Jump 2nd Nitya V-N 100 mts 2nd U-12 (Girls) Asees IV-O 100 m 1st Ebrahim V-N 100 mts 1st U-12 (Girls) Kanan V-T Broad Jump 1st Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N 100 mts 1st U-12 (Boys) Gurteshwar V-N Broad Jump 3rd ‘Budding’ Talent The Overall Championship was won by YPS,Mohali.

42 43 sisters Dizi and Ezi played by Shreya Sharma and Tanushri Jhita; King Vikramaditya played by Ajmeet Singh SPECIAL ACHIEVERS U-12 (Boys) Nitiya V-N 400 m 1st Dhaliwal along with Sehaj Singh Tiwana as Betaal. U-12 (Boys) Ebrahim V-N Broad Jump 2nd n Jasnoor Kaur of III-E won the second prize in the District Level 100 U-12 (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N 400 m 1st The play was a huge success and received a standing ovation from the audience. mts back stroke Swimming event. n Armaan Singh, of V-T, participated in 17th Sub-Junior Inter-Public n Avtaansh Gargya of III-N secured second position at the 14th CO-CURRICULAR REPORT School Hockey Tournament held at Pinegrove School, Dharampur Chandigarh State Sub Junior Cadet Taekwondo Championship (H.P.) from 01 – 04 October 2014. (32-35 kg weight category). “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. We intersperse academics with Co- curricular activities so n Children from the Junior School participated in Junior Olympics n Joyleen Kaur of III-E won achieved distinction and 1st division in that the students have fun while they learn. 2014 held on February 9, 2014 at JLPL School, Mohali. Following Vocal Classical at Pracheen Kala Kendra. are the positions: DATE EVENT PRIZE WINNERS n Kunwar Balkaran Singh Sidhu of IV-O won a gold medal in the Name Class Event Position February 4 Kite Flying Activity Karate competition at the District level, Mohali. Class II Boys and Girls March 6 English Debate Ebrahim Hassan Sofi V-N, Divroop Kaur V-E, Eliza V-S. n Ebrahim Hassan Sofi of Class V-N bagged the first position in an Arnav Mahajan II-O 50 mts 1st March 13 Inter House English Poetry Ebrahim Hassan Sofi V-N (Tagore), Piyush Dhyani V-O English Declamation at Shemrock Public School, Mohali. Arshiya Surya II-O Agility Race 1st Recitation for Class IV & V (Nalagarh), Manya IV-N (Aitchison) & Kritika V-O (Tagore) n Junior School students went as a part of 30 member team from Aditya Raj II-E Agility Race 3rd A proud moment for all of us YPS to Genesis Global School, Noida to participate in Landmark April 22 SPELLING Bee for Class II to V Class III Boys and Girls Extravaganza and brought laurels to our school by winning the April 22 English Poetry Recitation Adipreet Singh III –N, Raunak III –S, Sartaj Tulli III-S Mehtab Singh Virk III-E 40 mts 1st first prize in Spin-a-Yarn event. for Class III Harshveer Singh III-E 40 mts IInd n Jasleen and Abhayraj of Class V-E went to Russia to participate in Class IV Boys and Girls April 23 Punjabi Calligraphy for Salsa dance competition. Jasleen Kaur IV-N 50 mts 3rd Classes II to V n Children from Junior School participated in 9th Mohali District Asees Kaur IV-O 50 mts 2nd April 24 Inter House Punjabi Poetry Anshpreet Singh V-S (Ranjit) , Divroop Kaur V-E (Aitchison), Sub-Junior Athletics Meet, held on November 9,2014, at Mohali. Ustat IV-S 50 mts Hurdle 2nd Recitation for Class IV & V Gurnoor Kaur V- S (Ranjit) The following are the positions: Gurnoor Kaur IV-N 50 mts Hurdle 3rd Category Name Class Event Position May 15 Hindi Poetry Recitation for Class III-S; III-O & N , III-E. Class V Boys and Girls U-10 (Boys) Jasnoor Singh Dhaliwal III-S 200 m 2nd Classes III to IV Class IV-S; IV-T; IV-N. Udayveer Singh V-T 50 mts Hurdle 1st U-10 (Boys) Mehtab Singh Virk III-E 60 m 3rd November 11 Inter Class Punjabi Poetry II-O; II-S; II-E. 100 mts 3rd U-10 (Girls) Gurnoor Kaur IV-N 60 m 3rd Recitation for Classes II& III III-S; III-O; III-N. Aayush V-T Football Dribbling 1st U-12 (Girls) Jasleen Kaur IV-N Broad Jump 2nd Nitya V-N 100 mts 2nd U-12 (Girls) Asees IV-O 100 m 1st Ebrahim V-N 100 mts 1st U-12 (Girls) Kanan V-T Broad Jump 1st Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N 100 mts 1st U-12 (Boys) Gurteshwar V-N Broad Jump 3rd ‘Budding’ Talent The Overall Championship was won by YPS,Mohali.

42 43 SPORTS REPORT Class III (Girls) Anahat Kaur III-N Class IV (Boys) Manraj Singh IV-O Nalagarh House “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The Class IV (Girls) Asees Kaur IV-O Nalagarh House opportunity to play.” Class V (Boys) Ebrahim Sofi V-N Tagore House Mike Singletary Class V (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N Nalagarh House

At YPS, sports are an integral and compulsory part of education. The Inter-House Cricket League was conducted from April 16-29, Different sports like football, basketball, cricket, and athletics are 2014: offered to the students that contribute towards the overall physical Best Batsman development of the children. Grade V (Boys) Neel Dhaliwal V-N Nalagarh House The Inter-Class Athletic Meet was held from February17-28, 2014.The Grade IV (Boys) Kaka Kunwar IV-O Ranjit House best athletes were: Grade V (Girls) AkshitaSharda V-T Aitchison House Class I (Boys) Ritiesh Sharma I-E Best Bowler Class I (Girls) Sidhak Kaur I-E Grade V (Boys) Rhietwicq Aditya Sharma V-T Patiala House Class II (Boys) Aarnav Mahajan II-O Grade V (Boys) Saksham V-S Ranjit House Class II (Girls) Arshiya Surya II-O Grade IV (Boys) Sehaj Khanna IV-O Nalagarh House Class III (Boys) Mehtab Singh Virk III-E Grade V (Girls) Seerat Kaur V-T Ranjit House

I am the next Christiano Ronaldo!

44 45 SPORTS REPORT Class III (Girls) Anahat Kaur III-N Class IV (Boys) Manraj Singh IV-O Nalagarh House “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The Class IV (Girls) Asees Kaur IV-O Nalagarh House opportunity to play.” Class V (Boys) Ebrahim Sofi V-N Tagore House Mike Singletary Class V (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N Nalagarh House

I am the next Christiano Ronaldo!

44 45 YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL Junior School Class Photographs

From left to right: The Inter-Class Cross-country for Grades IV and V: Girl Power!; Class IV Muscle Men!; Taking it in their stride Boys Girls 1st Jaiveer Singh, IV-N Kudrat, IV-N 2nd Amaan Singh, IV-T Jasleen Singh, IV-N 3rd Sahib Partap, IV-N Nichelle, IV-T The Inter-House Basketball League was conducted from September 2- 4th Kabir Singh Bal, IV-T Asees Cheema, IV-O 16, 2014: 5th Zorawar Singh, IV-O Gurmehar Kamboj, IV-T Category Best Scorer Class House 6th Hashmit Singh, IV-O Ashna Goyal, IV-N Grade V (Boys) Jivitesh Singh V-O Ranjit Grade IV-V (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana V-N Nalagarh Class V Grade IV (Boys) Amaan Singh IV-T Patiala Boys Girls 1st Garv Shingari, V-N Sehaj Kaur Tiwana, V-N The Inter House Football League Tournament for Class IV and V (Boys 2nd Agambir Singh, V-O Senona Singh, V-O and Girls) was held in the month of November 2014. 3rd Aditya Vashisht, V-T Jasleen Singh, V-E 4th Udayveer Singh, V-T Kanan Thakur, V-T 5th Ripudaman Singh, V-T Akanksha Malgae, V-N 6th Gurnoor Singh, V-T Divroop Kaur, V-E CLASS I

46 47 YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL Junior School Class Photographs

46 47 YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL Junior School House Photographs

CLASS II

House Master Ms. Manpreet Kaur Dua

House Captain (Boys): Harshit Kumar

House Captain (Girls) Divroop

CLASS III AITCHISON HOUSE

48 49 YADAVINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL Junior School House Photographs

CLASS II

House Master Ms. Manpreet Kaur Dua

House Captain (Boys): Harshit Kumar

House Captain (Girls) Divroop

CLASS III AITCHISON HOUSE

48 49 House Master House Master Ms. Duneep Sandhu Ms. Harsimrat Chahal

House Captain (Boys): House Captain (Boys): Agambir Singh Bhatia Anshpreet Singh

House Captain (Girls) House Captain (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana Gurnoor Kaur

NALAGARH HOUSE RANJIT HOUSE

House Master House Master Ms. Ramandeep Kaur Grewal Ms. Nanak Kaur Bhullar

House Captain (Boys): House Captain (Boys): Eshman Singh Manav Singla

House Captain (Girls) House Captain (Girls) Tanisha Narang Esha Uppal

PATIALA HOUSE TAGORE HOUSE

50 51 House Master House Master Ms. Duneep Sandhu Ms. Harsimrat Chahal

House Captain (Boys): House Captain (Boys): Agambir Singh Bhatia Anshpreet Singh

House Captain (Girls) House Captain (Girls) Sehaj Kaur Tiwana Gurnoor Kaur

NALAGARH HOUSE RANJIT HOUSE

House Master House Master Ms. Ramandeep Kaur Grewal Ms. Nanak Kaur Bhullar

House Captain (Boys): House Captain (Boys): Eshman Singh Manav Singla

House Captain (Girls) House Captain (Girls) Tanisha Narang Esha Uppal

PATIALA HOUSE TAGORE HOUSE

50 51 ACADEMIC REPORT So said the father of the nation, SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT and this is the philosophy we Literacy in itself is no education. follow at YPS. YPS is committed Literacy is not the end of to the development of all-round education or even the excellence within its student beginning. By education is body, a fact clearly meant an all-round drawing out demonstrated throughout 2014 of the best in the child — body, with the school enjoying mind and spirit. significant success academically, Mahatma Gandhi in the co-curricular area of life and in sports. There’s always happiness in milk

52 53 ACADEMIC REPORT So said the father of the nation, SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT and this is the philosophy we Literacy in itself is no education. follow at YPS. YPS is committed Literacy is not the end of to the development of all-round education or even the excellence within its student beginning. By education is body, a fact clearly meant an all-round drawing out demonstrated throughout 2014 of the best in the child — body, with the school enjoying mind and spirit. significant success academically, Mahatma Gandhi in the co-curricular area of life and in sports. There’s always happiness in milk

52 53 gaining excellence in their CO-CURRICULAR REPORT share and develop bonds for life. Whether it is winning positions education, far more than last Not only does their preparation in quizzing, debating, The year 2014 has been a year of year! We are building the take them outside their participating at MUN's or in the achievements and accolades for healthy learning culture that we curriculum and into the realms other cultural events, the YPS students. Out of the 18 all want. The way our students of the world, but also provides Yadavindrians are mentored to events participated in, YPS has support each other and them a real picture of their enjoy the experience of learning, returned victorious in 13. At YPS, acknowledge each other's relative positions while competing and becoming better we believe that Co – Curricular achievements right across all the competing against students human beings in the process of events help in providing diversity that we have in our from the best Public Schools; not achieving success and exposure to the students, which school is extremely gratifying! to mention the camaraderie and countering failure. After all these Siddhartha Yaddanapudi Simrata Kaur Grewal Priya Kaur Ahluwalia Avantika Gargya in turn helps them to learn and school pride that they develop are the most valuable lessons of grow as individuals. Through along the way. life. 2014 saw the School enjoying a for the ISC examination in the Our practice of rewarding the business of learning these interactions the students fine set of ISC results with our year 2014, of which 93.75% excellence in academics seriously, of seizing the students coming out on top in scored 60% and above, with 7 continued with 12students opportunity, being resilient, every stream. This result means students scoring above 90%. being awarded the Scholar's Tie. having a go, striving for Date Event Venue Participant and Position that YPS, despite being a non- This tie is awarded to students excellence and never giving up Mar 28-30 All Pakistan Inter-School English and Aitchison College Preparatory School Quiz - Tanveer Mangat, Reet Maggo (4th) The ICSE result was no less selective school, has scoring 85% and above in three are now a part of the system. Urdu Declamation, Quiz and Art Competition Lahore Declamation - Tanay Gopal (2nd - impressive with Avantika Gargya outperformed all other schools consecutive academic years—VII, This is what the students said Humorous), Angad Mangat (Ist - Serious) of Class X achieving the top rank in Chandigarh, Mohali and VIII and IX. that they wanted to achieve here Art - Mankeert Narang (1st- Landscape), with 96.2%. She was closely Panchkula. Siddhartha in their time with us and they Azamveer S Brar (2nd-Still Life) followed by Komal Singh with a We have initiated several good Yaddanapudi topped the Science are now doing so in ever score of 95.4% and Avinash practices in academic teaching, Apr 13-15 Daly College Inter School Quiz and Daly College, Indore English Debate- Sajneet Mangat, stream with 95.75%. He was the increasing numbers. The huge Singh with 94.8%. A total of 120 embedding them into the English Declamation. Pranav Raj IX-S (Made it to the Finals) highest ranking student in the numbers of students who have students appeared for the ICSE culture of our school. Practices Quiz - Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi, Aditya tricity. Simrata Kaur Grewal come up to participate in examination with a huge 95.8% such as the positive way Jain (2nd, and awarded overall trophy) topped the Commerce stream several Model United Nations scoring 60% and above. Of these students and teachers treat each with 93.75% and Priya Kaur Conferences; Science and May 05 Bourvita Quiz Contest Park Hotel, Chandigarh Gurraj Singh, Tanay Gopal (City Finalists), 20 students scored above 90% other; developing relationships Ahluwalia topped the Mathematics Olympiads; Essay Gurnehmat Dhindsa, Jaskaran Singh (City while 40 students scored based on respect, trust and Humanities stream with 91.25%. Writing Competitions is Finalists), Avneesh Singh Saini, Rehaan between 80% and 90%. fairness. Practices such as taking A total of 48 students appeared indicative of this. It has led to Chaudhary, Tanveer Singh Mangat, Jaspreet Singh, Parwaan Virk, Sauhaard Batra

54 55 gaining excellence in their CO-CURRICULAR REPORT share and develop bonds for life. Whether it is winning positions education, far more than last Not only does their preparation in quizzing, debating, The year 2014 has been a year of year! We are building the take them outside their participating at MUN's or in the achievements and accolades for healthy learning culture that we curriculum and into the realms other cultural events, the YPS students. Out of the 18 all want. The way our students of the world, but also provides Yadavindrians are mentored to events participated in, YPS has support each other and them a real picture of their enjoy the experience of learning, returned victorious in 13. At YPS, acknowledge each other's relative positions while competing and becoming better we believe that Co – Curricular achievements right across all the competing against students human beings in the process of events help in providing diversity that we have in our from the best Public Schools; not achieving success and exposure to the students, which school is extremely gratifying! to mention the camaraderie and countering failure. After all these Siddhartha Yaddanapudi Simrata Kaur Grewal Priya Kaur Ahluwalia Avantika Gargya in turn helps them to learn and school pride that they develop are the most valuable lessons of grow as individuals. Through along the way. life. 2014 saw the School enjoying a for the ISC examination in the Our practice of rewarding the business of learning these interactions the students fine set of ISC results with our year 2014, of which 93.75% excellence in academics seriously, of seizing the students coming out on top in scored 60% and above, with 7 continued with 12students opportunity, being resilient, every stream. This result means students scoring above 90%. being awarded the Scholar's Tie. having a go, striving for Date Event Venue Participant and Position that YPS, despite being a non- This tie is awarded to students excellence and never giving up Mar 28-30 All Pakistan Inter-School English and Aitchison College Preparatory School Quiz - Tanveer Mangat, Reet Maggo (4th) The ICSE result was no less selective school, has scoring 85% and above in three are now a part of the system. Urdu Declamation, Quiz and Art Competition Lahore Declamation - Tanay Gopal (2nd - impressive with Avantika Gargya outperformed all other schools consecutive academic years—VII, This is what the students said Humorous), Angad Mangat (Ist - Serious) of Class X achieving the top rank in Chandigarh, Mohali and VIII and IX. that they wanted to achieve here Art - Mankeert Narang (1st- Landscape), with 96.2%. She was closely Panchkula. Siddhartha in their time with us and they Azamveer S Brar (2nd-Still Life) followed by Komal Singh with a We have initiated several good Yaddanapudi topped the Science are now doing so in ever score of 95.4% and Avinash practices in academic teaching, Apr 13-15 Daly College Inter School Quiz and Daly College, Indore English Debate- Sajneet Mangat, stream with 95.75%. He was the increasing numbers. The huge Singh with 94.8%. A total of 120 embedding them into the English Declamation. Pranav Raj IX-S (Made it to the Finals) highest ranking student in the numbers of students who have students appeared for the ICSE culture of our school. Practices Quiz - Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi, Aditya tricity. Simrata Kaur Grewal come up to participate in examination with a huge 95.8% such as the positive way Jain (2nd, and awarded overall trophy) topped the Commerce stream several Model United Nations scoring 60% and above. Of these students and teachers treat each with 93.75% and Priya Kaur Conferences; Science and May 05 Bourvita Quiz Contest Park Hotel, Chandigarh Gurraj Singh, Tanay Gopal (City Finalists), 20 students scored above 90% other; developing relationships Ahluwalia topped the Mathematics Olympiads; Essay Gurnehmat Dhindsa, Jaskaran Singh (City while 40 students scored based on respect, trust and Humanities stream with 91.25%. Writing Competitions is Finalists), Avneesh Singh Saini, Rehaan between 80% and 90%. fairness. Practices such as taking A total of 48 students appeared indicative of this. It has led to Chaudhary, Tanveer Singh Mangat, Jaspreet Singh, Parwaan Virk, Sauhaard Batra

54 55 Jul 11 Frank Anthony Debate British Co-Ed, Patiala Himmat Singh Tiwana (Best Speaker) and Aug21-23 IPSC Literary Fest Welhams Boys, Dehradun Oratory- Himmat Tiwana (2nd) Sanya Arora Ode-Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi Quiz- Aditya Jain, Sajneet Mangat, Gursaya Aug 10-12 J.K. Kate Memorial Knowledge Conclave Punjab Public School, Nabha Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi, Aditya Jain Grewal (2nd as a team) (1st as a team) Aug 26-28 All India Public Schools Visual Arts Festival Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer Imaginative Composition-Sophia Dietrich, Jul31-Aug1 Landmark 2014 Genesis Global School- Noida Rangoli- Sanya Arora, Shaurya Dhawan, Poster Making - Hyunju Oh Jaisveen Kaur, Sweetaj Brar (1st) Cartooning - Simran Singh Western Choir- Jaisveen Kaur, Sweetaj Rangoli - Simran Singh, Kritendeep Kaur Brar, Komal Singh, Serine Enstad, Sophia Outdoor sketching - Mannik Singh Dietrich, Puneet Singh, Sanjana Sidhu, Pottery - Ravneet Sandhu Bhaskar Datta, Jasleen Kaur, Shaurya Still Life - Kritendeep Kaur Dhawan, Sanya Arora (1st) Face Painting - Hyunju, Huijin Indian Folk Dance: Palakjot, Harshdeep Kaur, Nimisha Singh, Ashmeen Kaur, Ekjot Aug 20 Nanhi Soch Bade Vichar YPS, Mohali (Preliminary Round) Sanya Arora (Selected in Top 30 pan India) Kaur, Jaskaran Kamboj, Amoldeep, Joshnoor Singh Brar, Gurucharan Singh, Aug 30 14th Inter School Declamation Pinegrove School, Dharampur English- Avneet Kaur Sidhant Veer (2nd) Hindi- Anirudh Gargya (Consolation)

Aug 7-8 IPSC-Art; Jindal Art Foundation Vidya Devi Jindal School Pen & Ink - Huijin Jang Sep 6 Kirloskar Inter-School Business Quiz The Lawrence School, Sanawar Jasamrit Singh, Pavit Singh, Aditya Jain, Clay Modelling - Ravneet Sandhu, Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi (Consolation) Outdoor Water Colour-Simrata Singh, Sep 11-14 ACMUN-Aitchison College Lahore MUN Aitchison College, Lahore Shaurya Dhawan, Lovneet Bhatt, Bhaskar Portrait-Puneet Bhullar Datta, Jansher Rehncy, Sanya Arora, Serine Pot Designing- Kritendeep Kaur Enstad, Sanjana Sidhu, Sajneet Mangat, Fabric Painting- Simrata Singh, Kritendeep, Pranav Raj, Aditya Jain, Khushi Satviki, Best out of Waste- Huijin Jang, Puneet Prabhmeh Sandhu Bhullar Oct 10-11 25th Col.Frank Von Goldstein YPS, Patiala Inayat Sodhi, Aditya Jain, Jasleen Kaur Aug 13-16 Harvard MUN Hyderabad Beeban Rai (Best Delegate), Himmat Memorial Debate Tiwana (Best Delegate), Atharv Sharma, Sajneet Mangat, Sagar Bains, Pranav Raj, 17-Oct Business Quiz S.D. College, Chandigarh Ashutosh Kaushal, Lovneet Bhatt, Sukhman, Gursaya Grewal Gurpartap Singh

56 57 Jul 11 Frank Anthony Debate British Co-Ed, Patiala Himmat Singh Tiwana (Best Speaker) and Aug21-23 IPSC Literary Fest Welhams Boys, Dehradun Oratory- Himmat Tiwana (2nd) Sanya Arora Ode-Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi Quiz- Aditya Jain, Sajneet Mangat, Gursaya Aug 10-12 J.K. Kate Memorial Knowledge Conclave Punjab Public School, Nabha Upamanyu Yaddanapuddi, Aditya Jain Grewal (2nd as a team) (1st as a team) Aug 26-28 All India Public Schools Visual Arts Festival Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer Imaginative Composition-Sophia Dietrich, Jul31-Aug1 Landmark 2014 Genesis Global School- Noida Rangoli- Sanya Arora, Shaurya Dhawan, Poster Making - Hyunju Oh Jaisveen Kaur, Sweetaj Brar (1st) Cartooning - Simran Singh Western Choir- Jaisveen Kaur, Sweetaj Rangoli - Simran Singh, Kritendeep Kaur Brar, Komal Singh, Serine Enstad, Sophia Outdoor sketching - Mannik Singh Dietrich, Puneet Singh, Sanjana Sidhu, Pottery - Ravneet Sandhu Bhaskar Datta, Jasleen Kaur, Shaurya Still Life - Kritendeep Kaur Dhawan, Sanya Arora (1st) Face Painting - Hyunju, Huijin Indian Folk Dance: Palakjot, Harshdeep Kaur, Nimisha Singh, Ashmeen Kaur, Ekjot Aug 20 Nanhi Soch Bade Vichar YPS, Mohali (Preliminary Round) Sanya Arora (Selected in Top 30 pan India) Kaur, Jaskaran Kamboj, Amoldeep, Joshnoor Singh Brar, Gurucharan Singh, Aug 30 14th Inter School Declamation Pinegrove School, Dharampur English- Avneet Kaur Sidhant Veer (2nd) Hindi- Anirudh Gargya (Consolation)

56 57 29-Oct 8th Annual Amar Kamboj Debate British Co-Ed, Patiala For - Anirudh Gargiya where they observed local ways to reduce the use of non- contribute to the overall forms of dances, including Against - Sajneet Mangat (2nd) environmental problems like renewable sources of energy at development of students by western and Indian classical parking menace, garbage home and at school. Electricity facilitating growth and ensuring dance, are taught to the Oct30-Nov1 BVPMUN Bhavans Vidyalaya, Panchkula Tanveer Kochar (Best Position Paper) disposal, polluted water bodies, auditing was done and ideas on a better environment for students. Mathematics Esh Gupta, Simran Singh, Harbir Singh, and noise pollution. They tried how carpool, cycling, walking enhancing talent. The students colloquium aims at improving Gureet Bhullar, , Karan Sagar, Ashwin Goel to come up with sustainable and optimum use of LPG can be are allotted different hobbies of the mathematical skills and solutions for the same. inducted into day-to-day life their choice through which they teaching various methods of Nov 6-8 All India IPSC IT Fest YPS, Patiala Computer Assembly - Bhaskar Datta (2nd) The issue of water crisis was were discussed. develop various skills. making calculations easier. Powerpoint Presentation - Pavit Singh, taken up by the students of Yadavindrians declared Nikhil Verma, Jaskirat Singh Lamba (2nd) Class VII. They were shown themselves green warriors by Hobby lessons are conducted Hobbies like Business Club and Poster making - Ashutosh P Kaushal (4th) videos on the water supply in celebrating Green Diwali and twice a week for each class. This Nature Club have been provided Wizkid - Kajal Sharma (5th) the Tricity, its sources and causes Waterless Holi. They are active year our school has introduced to the senior students. Website Design - Pavit Singh, Nikhil Verma, of water shortage. They members of project SEARCH and some new hobbies which Electronics, Photography, Clay Jaskirat Singh Lamba (7th) collected water bills and made STEP programmes launched by include music, dance and Modeling, Art and Craft, an effort to reduce the amount TERI where individual efforts at mathematics colloquium. The Dramatics, Home Management, ENVIRONMENT REPORT the areas we live in. which take back used products through water auditing and rain grass root level work towards children enhance their talent and Computer Science, Paper and recycle them. Students water harvesting. sustainability. skill in music by learning a Recycling are other hobbies Mother Earth is on the warpath. Students at YPS are motivated to across all grades participated in variety of Indian as well as which suit the interests of the We regularly face her wrath as Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Conservation of electricity, HOBBIES REPORT drawing and slogan-writing western instruments like sitar, students. The children made we continue to abuse her Rethink. The consumption of petrol, diesel and LPG was taken flute, harmonium, tabla, guitar, good use of these classes and competitions, and cycle rallies Hobbies form an integral part of resources. The need of the hour water and electricity in school up by Class VIII. They discussed drums and keyboard. Different created various articles like wax promoting the theme- "Save the the education system and is environmental conservation and at home is monitored Planet Earth". Videos related to and this awareness is inculcated through reduction in bills. various environmental issues into the minds of the Children are encouraged to use were shown and brain storming Yadavindrians through activities eco-friendly items like cloth sessions held. like water and electricity bags, cloth napkins, make conservation, paper-recycling, notebooks from unused pages, Class VI students marched planting trees, usage of eco- to use products of recycled towards environmental friendly products, and taking paper, buy gifts without conservation by going for care of wildlife in and around packaging and from companies morning and evening walks

58 59 29-Oct 8th Annual Amar Kamboj Debate British Co-Ed, Patiala For - Anirudh Gargiya where they observed local ways to reduce the use of non- contribute to the overall forms of dances, including Against - Sajneet Mangat (2nd) environmental problems like renewable sources of energy at development of students by western and Indian classical parking menace, garbage home and at school. Electricity facilitating growth and ensuring dance, are taught to the Oct30-Nov1 BVPMUN Bhavans Vidyalaya, Panchkula Tanveer Kochar (Best Position Paper) disposal, polluted water bodies, auditing was done and ideas on a better environment for students. Mathematics Esh Gupta, Simran Singh, Harbir Singh, and noise pollution. They tried how carpool, cycling, walking enhancing talent. The students colloquium aims at improving Gureet Bhullar, , Karan Sagar, Ashwin Goel to come up with sustainable and optimum use of LPG can be are allotted different hobbies of the mathematical skills and solutions for the same. inducted into day-to-day life their choice through which they teaching various methods of Nov 6-8 All India IPSC IT Fest YPS, Patiala Computer Assembly - Bhaskar Datta (2nd) The issue of water crisis was were discussed. develop various skills. making calculations easier. Powerpoint Presentation - Pavit Singh, taken up by the students of Yadavindrians declared Nikhil Verma, Jaskirat Singh Lamba (2nd) Class VII. They were shown themselves green warriors by Hobby lessons are conducted Hobbies like Business Club and Poster making - Ashutosh P Kaushal (4th) videos on the water supply in celebrating Green Diwali and twice a week for each class. This Nature Club have been provided Wizkid - Kajal Sharma (5th) the Tricity, its sources and causes Waterless Holi. They are active year our school has introduced to the senior students. Website Design - Pavit Singh, Nikhil Verma, of water shortage. They members of project SEARCH and some new hobbies which Electronics, Photography, Clay Jaskirat Singh Lamba (7th) collected water bills and made STEP programmes launched by include music, dance and Modeling, Art and Craft, an effort to reduce the amount TERI where individual efforts at mathematics colloquium. The Dramatics, Home Management, ENVIRONMENT REPORT the areas we live in. which take back used products through water auditing and rain grass root level work towards children enhance their talent and Computer Science, Paper and recycle them. Students water harvesting. sustainability. skill in music by learning a Recycling are other hobbies Mother Earth is on the warpath. Students at YPS are motivated to across all grades participated in variety of Indian as well as which suit the interests of the We regularly face her wrath as Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Conservation of electricity, HOBBIES REPORT drawing and slogan-writing western instruments like sitar, students. The children made we continue to abuse her Rethink. The consumption of petrol, diesel and LPG was taken flute, harmonium, tabla, guitar, good use of these classes and competitions, and cycle rallies Hobbies form an integral part of resources. The need of the hour water and electricity in school up by Class VIII. They discussed drums and keyboard. Different created various articles like wax promoting the theme- "Save the the education system and is environmental conservation and at home is monitored Planet Earth". Videos related to and this awareness is inculcated through reduction in bills. various environmental issues into the minds of the Children are encouraged to use were shown and brain storming Yadavindrians through activities eco-friendly items like cloth sessions held. like water and electricity bags, cloth napkins, make conservation, paper-recycling, notebooks from unused pages, Class VI students marched planting trees, usage of eco- to use products of recycled towards environmental friendly products, and taking paper, buy gifts without conservation by going for care of wildlife in and around packaging and from companies morning and evening walks

58 59 candles, earthen candles, INFRASTRUCTURE court – the second one will also addition of two separate areas LEARNING CENTRE expression, sequencing, low Levels can have the option of laurels in various sports events artificial flowers, files, envelopes, ENHANCEMENT get it this year. Following an for washing hands abutting it attention span, retention and being taught selective subjects as swimming, football, athletics The teaching profession has its napkins and cushion covers. This energy audit YPS has gone green encourages hygiene. The Dining numerical concepts are according to their choice. and horse riding. YPS began the year by greeting own set of challenges. At YPS we year students from different with a vengeance. Several high area also now boasts of a larger, addressed. students with a spruced up constantly make an attempt to They can make a choice from the Overall the Open school offers hobbies also displayed the wattage lights have been child-friendly milk distribution campus. A fresh coat of search deep into the problems of Students show marked subjects available. Guidance is the children an opportunity of outcome of their talent by being replaced with CFL's and LED point. distemper on all the buildings the students who struggle with improvement through provided to the children for their completing their formal a part of the Founders' Day, lights. gave the campus a new and A school is only as good as its learning. The Learning Centre at collaborative effort of class specific choices for NIOS course education of secondary and Teachers' Day celebrations, colourful look. Several changes The beautiful look has been students and staff, but to do YPS caters to the needs of teachers, special educators and work as well as their senior secondary levels along School Fete and many other were effected inside too. supplemented with a 'stay well they need to be supported students with knowledge gaps, parents. Such a collective effort assignments. with the option of participating events. The school is also A new conference hall with healthy' motto. As a result of this by wise and sound investment in skillgaps, learning difficulties shows not just an improvement in all school and inter school offering two more hobbies for A total of ten students will facilities for audio visual all the water coolers have been creating infrastructure that and behavioral disorders. In in the student's academic results, activities and events. This is the coming year out of which appear through the NIOS -both presentation was set up. The fitted with filters. The drinking nurtures yet stimulates. YPS is order to address such needs of but also in their evolvement as exclusively an option for the one includes foreign languages for the secondary and senior school upgraded its computer water plant has undergone a constantly in a growth phase as children, YPS has the unique adults. students at YPS those who do like French, Chinese and Spanish secondary levels in the year 2014 labs and audio-visual classrooms complete overhaul and has a 7 new ideas are explored and facility to address the special not wish to do the ICSE. and the other being Calligraphy During the academic year 2014- -2015.The performance of the with N-Computing technology. stage water purification system changes made to the buildings, needs of the children. The Centre for developing new skills among a 2 day workshop was students last year was creditable COUNSELLING CELL REPORT Around 35 new systems were with chlorination and UV grounds. has students both from the the students. added. This year the conducted in the junior school with all students clearing their technology. junior and the senior wing. The School counselling cell Kindergarten too was equipped The next year will see the for the teachers to identify the exams. Two of the students who A hobby is something through focused on the relations and Our lovely cricket grounds got its completion of an exciting At YPS the needs of slow children with special needs so cleared class 10th through the which children not only learn with audio-visual classrooms and crowning glory with the Russian Obstacle Course which learners and children with that remedial measures are NIOS have successfully sought new things but also at the same a Teachers' Computer lab. inauguration of the Amar Singh will run parallel to the boundary attention gaps is identified. A taken as early as possible. admission in various diploma time have fun, which makes A new staffroom, with ten Memorial Cricket Pavilion. The wall. To nurture minds a new need-based assessment is done courses. learning interesting. It is really NIOS - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF workstations on the second floor happy note continued after the Mathematic Laboratory will at the time of enrolling the nice to see children explore their OPEN SCHOOLING The emphasis is on overall of the Senior School added to summer vacations when become operational next year. students. Special Educators, talent beyond the academics and development of the children so the delight and comfort of the students returned to a newly This lab which has some exciting using appropriate techniques sports field and discover new The school prepares students o teachers. that they can participate and renovated Dining Hall with hardware will make teaching / and tools work with each to take the exams of the NIOS. potentials. excel in all other activities, which enhanced seating capacity learning mathematics great fun. student according to the specific The students who opt for the Adding a further bounce to our include sports, art, and (about 100) and an airy, well-lit need. Issues related to Reading, Open School Board for the young players' game, synthetic photography. The students from interior with new furniture. The comprehension, written Secondary and Senior Secondary turf has been laid on one tennis the Open school have won Career Counselling for Class X

60 61 candles, earthen candles, INFRASTRUCTURE court – the second one will also addition of two separate areas LEARNING CENTRE expression, sequencing, low Levels can have the option of laurels in various sports events artificial flowers, files, envelopes, ENHANCEMENT get it this year. Following an for washing hands abutting it attention span, retention and being taught selective subjects as swimming, football, athletics The teaching profession has its napkins and cushion covers. This energy audit YPS has gone green encourages hygiene. The Dining numerical concepts are according to their choice. and horse riding. YPS began the year by greeting own set of challenges. At YPS we year students from different with a vengeance. Several high area also now boasts of a larger, addressed. students with a spruced up constantly make an attempt to They can make a choice from the Overall the Open school offers hobbies also displayed the wattage lights have been child-friendly milk distribution campus. A fresh coat of search deep into the problems of Students show marked subjects available. Guidance is the children an opportunity of outcome of their talent by being replaced with CFL's and LED point. distemper on all the buildings the students who struggle with improvement through provided to the children for their completing their formal a part of the Founders' Day, lights. gave the campus a new and A school is only as good as its learning. The Learning Centre at collaborative effort of class specific choices for NIOS course education of secondary and Teachers' Day celebrations, colourful look. Several changes The beautiful look has been students and staff, but to do YPS caters to the needs of teachers, special educators and work as well as their senior secondary levels along School Fete and many other were effected inside too. supplemented with a 'stay well they need to be supported students with knowledge gaps, parents. Such a collective effort assignments. with the option of participating events. The school is also A new conference hall with healthy' motto. As a result of this by wise and sound investment in skillgaps, learning difficulties shows not just an improvement in all school and inter school offering two more hobbies for A total of ten students will facilities for audio visual all the water coolers have been creating infrastructure that and behavioral disorders. In in the student's academic results, activities and events. This is the coming year out of which appear through the NIOS -both presentation was set up. The fitted with filters. The drinking nurtures yet stimulates. YPS is order to address such needs of but also in their evolvement as exclusively an option for the one includes foreign languages for the secondary and senior school upgraded its computer water plant has undergone a constantly in a growth phase as children, YPS has the unique adults. students at YPS those who do like French, Chinese and Spanish secondary levels in the year 2014 labs and audio-visual classrooms complete overhaul and has a 7 new ideas are explored and facility to address the special not wish to do the ICSE. and the other being Calligraphy During the academic year 2014- -2015.The performance of the with N-Computing technology. stage water purification system changes made to the buildings, needs of the children. The Centre for developing new skills among a 2 day workshop was students last year was creditable COUNSELLING CELL REPORT Around 35 new systems were with chlorination and UV grounds. has students both from the the students. added. This year the conducted in the junior school with all students clearing their technology. junior and the senior wing. The School counselling cell Kindergarten too was equipped The next year will see the for the teachers to identify the exams. Two of the students who A hobby is something through focused on the relations and Our lovely cricket grounds got its completion of an exciting At YPS the needs of slow children with special needs so cleared class 10th through the which children not only learn with audio-visual classrooms and crowning glory with the Russian Obstacle Course which learners and children with that remedial measures are NIOS have successfully sought new things but also at the same a Teachers' Computer lab. inauguration of the Amar Singh will run parallel to the boundary attention gaps is identified. A taken as early as possible. admission in various diploma time have fun, which makes A new staffroom, with ten Memorial Cricket Pavilion. The wall. To nurture minds a new need-based assessment is done courses. learning interesting. It is really NIOS - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF workstations on the second floor happy note continued after the Mathematic Laboratory will at the time of enrolling the nice to see children explore their OPEN SCHOOLING The emphasis is on overall of the Senior School added to summer vacations when become operational next year. students. Special Educators, talent beyond the academics and development of the children so the delight and comfort of the students returned to a newly This lab which has some exciting using appropriate techniques sports field and discover new The school prepares students o teachers. that they can participate and renovated Dining Hall with hardware will make teaching / and tools work with each to take the exams of the NIOS. potentials. excel in all other activities, which enhanced seating capacity learning mathematics great fun. student according to the specific The students who opt for the Adding a further bounce to our include sports, art, and (about 100) and an airy, well-lit need. Issues related to Reading, Open School Board for the young players' game, synthetic photography. The students from interior with new furniture. The comprehension, written Secondary and Senior Secondary turf has been laid on one tennis the Open school have won Career Counselling for Class X

60 61 interactions between students anxiety disorders. skills, note making skills, exams Melodious Moments and their school environment. writing skills and memory Both Individual and group The aim is to reduce the effects enhancement strategies were sessions were offered to of environmental and also undertaken for the benefit students during the course of institutional barriers that impede of students. To give counselling to enhance their academic and socio-emotional comprehensive knowledge on adaptive and social skills to deal success. To achieve this, the different streams and upcoming with the day to day difficulties Counselling Cell collaborated careers was conducted for the of life. Special emphasis was with all teaching departments students of class 10. To assist given to life-skills education that for the identification of students them in taking Right Career allowed them to effectively deal struggling with academic and decisions, we developed a Career with different situations like non-academic activities. This was Decision Scanning Programme conflict resolution, relationship followed by detailed interaction (CDSP) on the basis of management, sexual health, with the child, parent and psychometric tests like Myers talking' is the day of the 'Inter- stress and managing peer teacher concerned. Extensive Brigg type Inventory (MBTI), House Music Competition'. pressure. Various techniques like psycho-educational assessments Differential Aptitude Test (DAT), Rabindra Nath Tagore said role play, debate, discussions, were made using the screening Vocational Interest Record and “music fills the infinite between psychodramas, and situation tools like Perceived Stress Scale Cattell Culture Fair Intelligence two souls”, and at YPS, we can analysis were used to help them by Sheldon Cohen, CRAFFT test. This scientific profile was see this come alive. The whole understand and manage Screening Questionnaire. then matched with the required senior school troops in at the adolescence anxiety and Paediatric Symptom Checklist skills needed for an occupation appointed hour and is held balancing inner-outer world (PPSC) and Problem Oriented and an appropriate career path spellbound by the magic in the conflicts. The School counsellor Screening Instruments for was suggested. students' voices and enthralled worked proactively and Teenagers (POSIT) developed by by the music played by different responsively within the principles MUSIC REPORT the National Institute of Drug House bands. of a Promotion, Prevention and Abuse were used to diagnose The one day when students do Early Intervention framework. YPS enjoyed this magical the underlying problems like not have to be coaxed to move afternoon on October 17, 2014, social adjustment, sibling rivalry, Prior to the examinations, to the school auditorium and when the Inter-House Music parental discord, hysterical and workshops on effective study need no reminders to “stop Senior School Choir Competition was organized.

62 63 interactions between students anxiety disorders. skills, note making skills, exams Melodious Moments and their school environment. writing skills and memory Both Individual and group The aim is to reduce the effects enhancement strategies were sessions were offered to of environmental and also undertaken for the benefit students during the course of institutional barriers that impede of students. To give counselling to enhance their academic and socio-emotional comprehensive knowledge on adaptive and social skills to deal success. To achieve this, the different streams and upcoming with the day to day difficulties Counselling Cell collaborated careers was conducted for the of life. Special emphasis was with all teaching departments students of class 10. To assist given to life-skills education that for the identification of students them in taking Right Career allowed them to effectively deal struggling with academic and decisions, we developed a Career with different situations like non-academic activities. This was Decision Scanning Programme conflict resolution, relationship followed by detailed interaction (CDSP) on the basis of management, sexual health, with the child, parent and psychometric tests like Myers talking' is the day of the 'Inter- stress and managing peer teacher concerned. Extensive Brigg type Inventory (MBTI), House Music Competition'. pressure. Various techniques like psycho-educational assessments Differential Aptitude Test (DAT), Rabindra Nath Tagore said role play, debate, discussions, were made using the screening Vocational Interest Record and “music fills the infinite between psychodramas, and situation tools like Perceived Stress Scale Cattell Culture Fair Intelligence two souls”, and at YPS, we can analysis were used to help them by Sheldon Cohen, CRAFFT test. This scientific profile was see this come alive. The whole understand and manage Screening Questionnaire. then matched with the required senior school troops in at the adolescence anxiety and Paediatric Symptom Checklist skills needed for an occupation appointed hour and is held balancing inner-outer world (PPSC) and Problem Oriented and an appropriate career path spellbound by the magic in the conflicts. The School counsellor Screening Instruments for was suggested. students' voices and enthralled worked proactively and Teenagers (POSIT) developed by by the music played by different responsively within the principles MUSIC REPORT the National Institute of Drug House bands. of a Promotion, Prevention and Abuse were used to diagnose The one day when students do Early Intervention framework. YPS enjoyed this magical the underlying problems like not have to be coaxed to move afternoon on October 17, 2014, social adjustment, sibling rivalry, Prior to the examinations, to the school auditorium and when the Inter-House Music parental discord, hysterical and workshops on effective study need no reminders to “stop Senior School Choir Competition was organized.

62 63 There were 3 rounds – House 3rd: Sukhan Rangi (Tagore students showed our This year Western music was Band; solo singing; folk song. In House) appreciation for our beautiful offered as a hobby, as were a the first round 16 students Puneet Kaur (Patiala House) was earth. variety of instruments like sitar, played a composition on awarded a special mention. flute, drums and synthesiser. Part The Founder's Day is a day of different instruments like sitar time teachers were appointed to However, it is not the only day pride for the school and the (2) harmonium (2), synthesizer teach these students. that we have students holding choir added to the solemnity of (4), Plate-tarang (1),Tabla us captive with their singing the occasion by rendering a IAYP REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICE (2),Guitar (2), Drums (1), Markas abilities. The musical journey this Shabad to begin the day's (1) and khanjari (1). The International Award for year began with the Republic proceedings. They also sang a Young People is an exciting, self- The second round was solo Day. 68 students took part and lively patriotic song “Ekta development programme singing where one student from sang 'Yeh hamara watan' and ‘dil Swatantrata Samanta Rahe”. available to all young people From left to right: each House sang a song. The diya hai jaan bhi denge'. 'Vande the school by Mr. Ajay Singh, Nature. Physical Recreation Section: The Headmaster lighting the ceremonial lamp; Independence Day celebrations worldwide, equipping them with Mrs. Seema Dhawan and Mr. Service Section : Service to the Participation in various physical Understanding the science behind it; third round was a group folk Matram' sung by Jaisveen Kaur Allow me to explain... can never be complete without life skills to make a difference to song where a group of twelve was appreciated by all. Karamjit, which emphasized the old age people in old age home recreational activities in the the beautiful voices of the choir. themselves, their communities students from each house process and the benefits of the and blind children in the blind school as a compulsory module SCIENCE FAIR On Holi, a classical song, 'Aaj 'Pyara desh hamaara hai' added and the world. The IAYP is not a performed a folk song. For the award. Each child was given a school, service to the community for fitness making them fit to khelo shyam sang holi' was to the patriotic fervour. The competitive award. It aims to first time since its inception, 'Record Book' and a 'Diary' in by maintaining the school herbal serve society. Science Fairs are traditionally an beautifully sung in 'Teentaal'. costumes of white kurtas with develop people of substance. there was a tie for the first place which to record all their work. gardens, landscaping, creating Skill Section: The awardees opportunity for students to Basant Panchami was celebrated tricolor sashes and flags made The students need to simply between Nalagarh House and awareness among the students worked on their chosen skills apply scientific methods to with 'Lo phir basant aayi'. the occasion even more practice all the modules of the To date over 65 young people Ranjit House. The third place and community to save paper, and were able to nurture their conduct independent research. memorable. programme in a consistent way from our school have been waste paper management, passion. In order to provide a forum to went to Tagore House. Aitchison A song, 'Eid Mumbarak' sung to complete the award. motivated to undertake a variety paper recycling and bird care. the young scientists to pursue House and Patiala House made during morning assembly To celebrate the birth of Shri of voluntary and challenging Last year 37 students of YPS, up the 4th and 5th place. The service module ensures that their natural curiosity and to brought the festival alive for the Krishna the choir sang two A workshop was held by Mr. Mohali were awarded with the activities like: the participants develop quench their thirst for school. beautiful bhajans - “badi der Atul Bhalla (National Director) international award and this The individual positions were as Adventure Section: A trek in empathy for the other creativity, Yadavindra Public bhai nand lala' and 'gobind bolo who apprised the students of year more than 65 students are follows: April 22, Earth Day, saw a special Manali, Himachal Pradesh which communities of the society and School, Mohali, organized its hari gopal bolo'. The lead singers the need and utility of the IAYP enrolled for the award and will 1st: Jaisveen Kaur (Ranjit House) assembly where 'Yeh hai dharti covered all the aspects of emerge as leaders with a first ever Science Fair on Nov 7, were Jaisween Kaur, Sukhan programme. Also, two receive it in the form of a badge 2nd: Kashish Khandpura hamaari' accompanied by trekking; survival techniques and resourceful and rational 2014. Six school teams from in Rangi, Prabhnoor and Kashish. workshops were organized in and a certificate. (Nalagarh House) instrumental music by the helped foster love and care for thinking. and around Chandigarh

64 65 There were 3 rounds – House 3rd: Sukhan Rangi (Tagore students showed our This year Western music was Band; solo singing; folk song. In House) appreciation for our beautiful offered as a hobby, as were a the first round 16 students Puneet Kaur (Patiala House) was earth. variety of instruments like sitar, played a composition on awarded a special mention. flute, drums and synthesiser. Part The Founder's Day is a day of different instruments like sitar time teachers were appointed to However, it is not the only day pride for the school and the (2) harmonium (2), synthesizer teach these students. that we have students holding choir added to the solemnity of (4), Plate-tarang (1),Tabla us captive with their singing the occasion by rendering a IAYP REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICE (2),Guitar (2), Drums (1), Markas abilities. The musical journey this Shabad to begin the day's (1) and khanjari (1). The International Award for year began with the Republic proceedings. They also sang a Young People is an exciting, self- The second round was solo Day. 68 students took part and lively patriotic song “Ekta development programme singing where one student from sang 'Yeh hamara watan' and ‘dil Swatantrata Samanta Rahe”. available to all young people From left to right: each House sang a song. The diya hai jaan bhi denge'. 'Vande the school by Mr. Ajay Singh, Nature. Physical Recreation Section: The Headmaster lighting the ceremonial lamp; Independence Day celebrations worldwide, equipping them with Mrs. Seema Dhawan and Mr. Service Section : Service to the Participation in various physical Understanding the science behind it; third round was a group folk Matram' sung by Jaisveen Kaur Allow me to explain... can never be complete without life skills to make a difference to song where a group of twelve was appreciated by all. Karamjit, which emphasized the old age people in old age home recreational activities in the the beautiful voices of the choir. themselves, their communities students from each house process and the benefits of the and blind children in the blind school as a compulsory module SCIENCE FAIR On Holi, a classical song, 'Aaj 'Pyara desh hamaara hai' added and the world. The IAYP is not a performed a folk song. For the award. Each child was given a school, service to the community for fitness making them fit to khelo shyam sang holi' was to the patriotic fervour. The competitive award. It aims to first time since its inception, 'Record Book' and a 'Diary' in by maintaining the school herbal serve society. Science Fairs are traditionally an beautifully sung in 'Teentaal'. costumes of white kurtas with develop people of substance. there was a tie for the first place which to record all their work. gardens, landscaping, creating Skill Section: The awardees opportunity for students to Basant Panchami was celebrated tricolor sashes and flags made The students need to simply between Nalagarh House and awareness among the students worked on their chosen skills apply scientific methods to with 'Lo phir basant aayi'. the occasion even more practice all the modules of the To date over 65 young people Ranjit House. The third place and community to save paper, and were able to nurture their conduct independent research. memorable. programme in a consistent way from our school have been waste paper management, passion. In order to provide a forum to went to Tagore House. Aitchison A song, 'Eid Mumbarak' sung to complete the award. motivated to undertake a variety paper recycling and bird care. the young scientists to pursue House and Patiala House made during morning assembly To celebrate the birth of Shri of voluntary and challenging Last year 37 students of YPS, up the 4th and 5th place. The service module ensures that their natural curiosity and to brought the festival alive for the Krishna the choir sang two A workshop was held by Mr. Mohali were awarded with the activities like: the participants develop quench their thirst for school. beautiful bhajans - “badi der Atul Bhalla (National Director) international award and this The individual positions were as Adventure Section: A trek in empathy for the other creativity, Yadavindra Public bhai nand lala' and 'gobind bolo who apprised the students of year more than 65 students are follows: April 22, Earth Day, saw a special Manali, Himachal Pradesh which communities of the society and School, Mohali, organized its hari gopal bolo'. The lead singers the need and utility of the IAYP enrolled for the award and will 1st: Jaisveen Kaur (Ranjit House) assembly where 'Yeh hai dharti covered all the aspects of emerge as leaders with a first ever Science Fair on Nov 7, were Jaisween Kaur, Sukhan programme. Also, two receive it in the form of a badge 2nd: Kashish Khandpura hamaari' accompanied by trekking; survival techniques and resourceful and rational 2014. Six school teams from in Rangi, Prabhnoor and Kashish. workshops were organized in and a certificate. (Nalagarh House) instrumental music by the helped foster love and care for thinking. and around Chandigarh

64 65 ‘Theatre Age’ at the Fete ISCE &ICSE. In addition to showcased their talent in the First Aid by the Medical In- developing individual skills, ground. They were joined in charge of the School SUPW aims to help develop this by our students and a following which they made among the students the habit to few teachers and won FIRST AID boxes and work as a community, encourage appreciation and applause deposited the same in the community thinking, increase from all. A special lunch was Medical room for use. awareness of scientific also organized for them. 6. Apart from watching advancements and develop a 2. Motivational Videos were Motivational Videos the scientific outlook. The training shown followed by students of the middle school acquired in the classroom is enthusiastic classroom prepared PPT's on personality expected to help students to interaction when topics such development traits and also solve day-to-day problems of the as – Drug abuse in Punjab, conducted sessions with their just 4 days to write the script 'superstitions' which has work and creativity. The results ANNUAL PLAY: SENIOR WING presented their innovations at community. child abuse and Life skills peers. and conceptualise the whole inactivated their capacity to are as follows: OLIVER – A MUSICAL the fair. The Fair was were discussed. This Year the Yadavindrians did It was indeed a year of building play. think practically. Ranjit House House Positions inaugurated by the Headmaster, 3. Class XII was assigned the “Please Sir, can I have some Mr RP Devgan. The students exemplary work in all the inter-personal skills, learning to put up a play on the theme of 1. Aitchison House and task of sorting the Library The show began with a patriotic more”….this Production presented their innovations with projects: cope, motivate and work as a 'Parenting' showing the Nalagarh House books, tagging them with performance by Tagore house “Oliver—a Musical' by the a lot of enthusiasm. The day 1. Grade XII visited an NGO team. consequences of both 'good' as 2. Ranjit House correct numbers and also conveying the message that Senior School, literally had the ended with the presentation (Theatre Age) which deals well as 'bad' parenting, and how 3. Patiala House making lists of the books India is not made up of Hindus, audience yearning for some INTER HOUSE PLAY negligence towards children can 4. Tagore House ceremony in which the students with educating slum children more! available for various subjects. COMPETITION Muslims, Sikhs or Christians, but were awarded certificates. who are willing to change ruin them. Last but not the least Best Actors: 4. The entire Senior School was of only true Indians. Next we the course of their life with we had Aitchison house 1. Atharv Sharma (AH) Performed to a full house on successful in collection of At YPS, we believe in enhancing had an enthralling performance SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE education. A group of 24 presenting their play on the 2. Arpan Brar (RH) September 18, 2014, at Tagore discarded newspapers, the capabilities of children both by Patiala house on the theme WORK such children were invited to theme 'Attitude is everything' 3. Himmat Singh Tiwana (NH) Theatre, the play was enacted by books, journals, plastic in Academics as well as in 'Betrayal' wherein the best the School Fete. Free rides depicting the different forms of 75 students from Grade VI to XII. It remains an ancillary, but bottles to fund education for non–scholastic activities. With betrayer would be the next ruler and one minute games were attitude and how it can make or The play was complemented by mandatory part of course the children of the NGO – this same motto an Inter House of hell. This was followed by a a great hit with them. These break our lives. talented musicians and the choir. curriculum in schools affiliated Theatre Age. Play Competition was held on tragi-comedy by Nalagarh House children, who are taught From left to right: to the Council for the Indian 5. Students of the middle August 8, 2014, with a slight depicting how people are Indeed these inspired minds Mr Bumble hands over Oliver; The story revolved around Oliver dancing as a means of “All right Gentlemen! I’ll sing”; School Certificate Examinations school were given a talk on twist this year. All houses were trapped in the web of deserve kudos for their hard The golden voices off the stage (Sitanshu Kaloti) whose life takes creative expression, given different themes and got

66 67 ‘Theatre Age’ at the Fete ISCE &ICSE. In addition to showcased their talent in the First Aid by the Medical In- developing individual skills, ground. They were joined in charge of the School SUPW aims to help develop this by our students and a following which they made among the students the habit to few teachers and won FIRST AID boxes and work as a community, encourage appreciation and applause deposited the same in the community thinking, increase from all. A special lunch was Medical room for use. awareness of scientific also organized for them. 6. Apart from watching advancements and develop a 2. Motivational Videos were Motivational Videos the scientific outlook. The training shown followed by students of the middle school acquired in the classroom is enthusiastic classroom prepared PPT's on personality expected to help students to interaction when topics such development traits and also solve day-to-day problems of the as – Drug abuse in Punjab, conducted sessions with their just 4 days to write the script 'superstitions' which has work and creativity. The results ANNUAL PLAY: SENIOR WING presented their innovations at community. child abuse and Life skills peers. and conceptualise the whole inactivated their capacity to are as follows: OLIVER – A MUSICAL the fair. The Fair was were discussed. This Year the Yadavindrians did It was indeed a year of building play. think practically. Ranjit House House Positions inaugurated by the Headmaster, 3. Class XII was assigned the “Please Sir, can I have some Mr RP Devgan. The students exemplary work in all the inter-personal skills, learning to put up a play on the theme of 1. Aitchison House and task of sorting the Library The show began with a patriotic more”….this Production presented their innovations with projects: cope, motivate and work as a 'Parenting' showing the Nalagarh House books, tagging them with performance by Tagore house “Oliver—a Musical' by the a lot of enthusiasm. The day 1. Grade XII visited an NGO team. consequences of both 'good' as 2. Ranjit House correct numbers and also conveying the message that Senior School, literally had the ended with the presentation (Theatre Age) which deals well as 'bad' parenting, and how 3. Patiala House making lists of the books India is not made up of Hindus, audience yearning for some INTER HOUSE PLAY negligence towards children can 4. Tagore House ceremony in which the students with educating slum children more! available for various subjects. COMPETITION Muslims, Sikhs or Christians, but were awarded certificates. who are willing to change ruin them. Last but not the least Best Actors: 4. The entire Senior School was of only true Indians. Next we the course of their life with we had Aitchison house 1. Atharv Sharma (AH) Performed to a full house on successful in collection of At YPS, we believe in enhancing had an enthralling performance SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE education. A group of 24 presenting their play on the 2. Arpan Brar (RH) September 18, 2014, at Tagore discarded newspapers, the capabilities of children both by Patiala house on the theme WORK such children were invited to theme 'Attitude is everything' 3. Himmat Singh Tiwana (NH) Theatre, the play was enacted by books, journals, plastic in Academics as well as in 'Betrayal' wherein the best the School Fete. Free rides depicting the different forms of 75 students from Grade VI to XII. It remains an ancillary, but bottles to fund education for non–scholastic activities. With betrayer would be the next ruler and one minute games were attitude and how it can make or The play was complemented by mandatory part of course the children of the NGO – this same motto an Inter House of hell. This was followed by a a great hit with them. These break our lives. talented musicians and the choir. curriculum in schools affiliated Theatre Age. Play Competition was held on tragi-comedy by Nalagarh House children, who are taught From left to right: to the Council for the Indian 5. Students of the middle August 8, 2014, with a slight depicting how people are Indeed these inspired minds Mr Bumble hands over Oliver; The story revolved around Oliver dancing as a means of “All right Gentlemen! I’ll sing”; School Certificate Examinations school were given a talk on twist this year. All houses were trapped in the web of deserve kudos for their hard The golden voices off the stage (Sitanshu Kaloti) whose life takes creative expression, given different themes and got

66 67 him from starvation at an innocence is portrayed through life takes. sparkling dialogue delivery. The Orphanage run by Mr Bumble songs — 'Be back soon', 'Pick a play was an in-house The music, arranged by Mrs. (Jansher Rehncy) to one of pocket or two', 'I'd do anything production, directed by Ms. Sumali Devgan, brought the humiliation at the Undertaker Mr for you', and 'It's a fine life'. Anjali Arora. show alive. The 'Oom-pa-pah' Sowerberry (Dhruv). At the Oliver enjoys the attention from song received huge applause, as Sowerberry's he is constantly the pick pockets Charlie (Tanay did the other songs. The dances provoked and incited by Noah Gopal), Nancy (Aaliya Sachar ) were choreographed by Mr (Ashwin Goyal). Sanjana Sidhu, and Rose (Sajneet Mangat). Akshay Sharma. Sophia Deitrich as Mrs Sowerberry, and Garima Oliver's life takes a turn for the on the violin, and Abhimanyu as Charlotte, add to his torture. better when he finds himself at Desperate, Oliver runs away to the home of Mr. Brownlow and Mann and Satyam Bhardwaj on London, where he meets the Mrs Bedwin (Shaurya Dhawan the guitar provided the right Artful Dodger (Kartikeya Puri), and Sanya Arora) where he musical setting to the songs. who introduces him to Fagin experiences love and care for the Sitanshu Kaloti as Oliver, and (Siddharth Kabir Singh), Bill first time. As the play unfolds, From left to right: Siddharth Kabir Singh as Fagin, ‘Surf Safe’ with Mr Rakshit Tandon; Sykes (Bhaskar Datta), and his the audience is captivated by the stole the show with their Appreciating Art with Ms Neepa Sharma gang of thieves. Oliver's tale of twists and turns young Oliver's Getting to know the Forces

68 69 him from starvation at an innocence is portrayed through life takes. sparkling dialogue delivery. The Orphanage run by Mr Bumble songs — 'Be back soon', 'Pick a play was an in-house The music, arranged by Mrs. (Jansher Rehncy) to one of pocket or two', 'I'd do anything production, directed by Ms. Sumali Devgan, brought the humiliation at the Undertaker Mr for you', and 'It's a fine life'. Anjali Arora. show alive. The 'Oom-pa-pah' Sowerberry (Dhruv). At the Oliver enjoys the attention from song received huge applause, as Sowerberry's he is constantly the pick pockets Charlie (Tanay did the other songs. The dances provoked and incited by Noah Gopal), Nancy (Aaliya Sachar ) were choreographed by Mr (Ashwin Goyal). Sanjana Sidhu, and Rose (Sajneet Mangat). Akshay Sharma. Sophia Deitrich as Mrs Sowerberry, and Garima Oliver's life takes a turn for the on the violin, and Abhimanyu as Charlotte, add to his torture. better when he finds himself at Desperate, Oliver runs away to the home of Mr. Brownlow and Mann and Satyam Bhardwaj on London, where he meets the Mrs Bedwin (Shaurya Dhawan the guitar provided the right Artful Dodger (Kartikeya Puri), and Sanya Arora) where he musical setting to the songs. who introduces him to Fagin experiences love and care for the Sitanshu Kaloti as Oliver, and (Siddharth Kabir Singh), Bill first time. As the play unfolds, From left to right: Siddharth Kabir Singh as Fagin, ‘Surf Safe’ with Mr Rakshit Tandon; Sykes (Bhaskar Datta), and his the audience is captivated by the stole the show with their Appreciating Art with Ms Neepa Sharma gang of thieves. Oliver's tale of twists and turns young Oliver's Getting to know the Forces

68 69 WORKSHOP REPORT DATE TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON CLASSES 21 Jan Career Prospects In Merchant Navy Captain Deepak Mehra X and XII (Non Medical ) 31 Jan IAYP (International Award For Youth Programme) Ms. Seema Dhawan (Chem) Class IX Mr. Ajay Singh (Maths) 04 Feb Cyber Crime And Security Mr. Rakshit Tandon Classes VI-XII 11 Feb Interactive Session with Members of Players of Punjab Hockey Classes VI-XII Hockey Premiere League League 13 Feb Musical Programme For Motivating Youth Mr. Sandeep Waraich Classes IX- XII 04 Mar Science Hands On Experience Ms. Mandisha Class XII (Science) 06 Mar Science Hands On Experience Ms. Mandisha Class VII & X 20 Mar Cyber Safety Mr. Arun Soni Classes X, XI, XII 21 Mar Manifest Your Dreams Mr. Dilbagh Singh Class XII Feb-Mar Soft Skills And Art Appreciation Ms. Neepa Sharma Classes VI-XII 18 Jul Animation Maya Academy of Advanced Class XI & XII Cinematics 04 Aug IAYP (International Award For Youth Programme) Mr. Kapil Bhalla Classes IX-XII 26 Aug Career Counselling Ms. Preeti Taneja, Canam Classes X, XI, XII 29 Aug Youth For Understanding Program Ms. Manmeet Grewal Classes XI, XII 04 Sep Dissemination of Information about Different Careers Members of OYA Classes X, XI, XII 30 Sep Youth Outreach Program: Know Your Armed Forces Western Command 100 students from classes VI, VII, VIII SPORTS REPORT “Sport does not build character. leadership, teamwork, fortitude, 17 Oct Courses Offered By Baldwin Wallace University Mr. Richard W. Durst Classes XI, XII It reveals it.” Hayward Broun, perseverance and hard work are 30 Oct Memory Improvement Classes XI, XII the renowned sports journalist bywords. 31 Oct Motivational Lecture Cadets From Maharaja Ranjit Classes X, XI, XII wrote this on his blog; but it The year's sports calendar began Singh AFPI might as well have been written with the Athletics Meet. 10 Nov Exchange Program by AFS Ms. Manpreet Kaur Classes IX, XI on every Yadavindrian heart. YPS 12 Nov Global Dignity Program Dr. Sameer Parekh Beeban Rai XII-N, Deepshikha Anand XII-N has always had a strong focus ANNUAL ATHLETICS MEET Gursaya Grewal XII-N, Huijin Jang XII-N on sports as an avenue of Ravneet Kaur XII-N, Sukhanpreet Kaur XII-N building desirable character Annual Athletics Meet—“where 24 Nov Art of Study Brig. KD Singh Anirudh Gargya X-E, Pavit Singh X-N traits and continues to turn out friends come to compete”. Kartik Dixit X-E, Sartaj Singh X-E stalwarts for whom honour, Nikhil Verma X-E This statement rings true from

70 71 WORKSHOP REPORT DATE TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON CLASSES 21 Jan Career Prospects In Merchant Navy Captain Deepak Mehra X and XII (Non Medical ) 31 Jan IAYP (International Award For Youth Programme) Ms. Seema Dhawan (Chem) Class IX Mr. Ajay Singh (Maths) 04 Feb Cyber Crime And Security Mr. Rakshit Tandon Classes VI-XII 11 Feb Interactive Session with Members of Players of Punjab Hockey Classes VI-XII Hockey Premiere League League 13 Feb Musical Programme For Motivating Youth Mr. Sandeep Waraich Classes IX- XII 04 Mar Science Hands On Experience Ms. Mandisha Class XII (Science) 06 Mar Science Hands On Experience Ms. Mandisha Class VII & X 20 Mar Cyber Safety Mr. Arun Soni Classes X, XI, XII 21 Mar Manifest Your Dreams Mr. Dilbagh Singh Class XII Feb-Mar Soft Skills And Art Appreciation Ms. Neepa Sharma Classes VI-XII 18 Jul Animation Maya Academy of Advanced Class XI & XII Cinematics 04 Aug IAYP (International Award For Youth Programme) Mr. Kapil Bhalla Classes IX-XII 26 Aug Career Counselling Ms. Preeti Taneja, Canam Classes X, XI, XII 29 Aug Youth For Understanding Program Ms. Manmeet Grewal Classes XI, XII 04 Sep Dissemination of Information about Different Careers Members of OYA Classes X, XI, XII 30 Sep Youth Outreach Program: Know Your Armed Forces Western Command 100 students from classes VI, VII, VIII SPORTS REPORT “Sport does not build character. leadership, teamwork, fortitude, 17 Oct Courses Offered By Baldwin Wallace University Mr. Richard W. Durst Classes XI, XII It reveals it.” Hayward Broun, perseverance and hard work are 30 Oct Memory Improvement Classes XI, XII the renowned sports journalist bywords. 31 Oct Motivational Lecture Cadets From Maharaja Ranjit Classes X, XI, XII wrote this on his blog; but it The year's sports calendar began Singh AFPI might as well have been written with the Athletics Meet. 10 Nov Exchange Program by AFS Ms. Manpreet Kaur Classes IX, XI on every Yadavindrian heart. YPS 12 Nov Global Dignity Program Dr. Sameer Parekh Beeban Rai XII-N, Deepshikha Anand XII-N has always had a strong focus ANNUAL ATHLETICS MEET Gursaya Grewal XII-N, Huijin Jang XII-N on sports as an avenue of Ravneet Kaur XII-N, Sukhanpreet Kaur XII-N building desirable character Annual Athletics Meet—“where 24 Nov Art of Study Brig. KD Singh Anirudh Gargya X-E, Pavit Singh X-N traits and continues to turn out friends come to compete”. Kartik Dixit X-E, Sartaj Singh X-E stalwarts for whom honour, Nikhil Verma X-E This statement rings true from

70 71 event to event whether you are an athlete competing in one of events or sitting in the House enclosures cheering yourself hoarse hoping to add that extra spring, the little burst of energy in the competitors that would bring your House the shining symbol of victory, the gold medal.

The year's Athletics meet, beginning on February 22, 2014 saw a week of the most spectacular display of coordination, strength and agility that even received the blessings from the Gods—the most torrential rain the region had witnessed in the year. The unseasonal shower, however, washed out the grand closing ceremony planned with the famous Olympian hockey player Mr Balbir Singh Senior. We hope to receive him in the future.

The five Houses vied with each other for the top honours and Patiala House, for the second time in a row captured the Athletics trophy. Nalagarh House was a close second, with Ranjit House, Tagore House and Aitchison House making up the third, fourth and fifth place respectively.

New School Records Records are a measure of an athlete's strength and this year saw eight new records being set as standards I’ll fly higher than an eagle... for others to look up to. Category Event Name Class House Mts./sec. Date U-17(Boys) Discus Throw Diltaj Singh Mann X-N Patiala 27.27 19 Feb U-17 (Girls) Discuss Throw Nagina Sidhu X-N Nalagarh 24.9 20 Feb U-12 (Girls) 400 m Sehar Kiran VI-E Tagore 01:18:92 21 Feb U-19 (Boys) 4x100 m Relay Tagore 00:49:94 25 Feb U-14 (Girls) 4x100 m Relay Patiala 01:04:68 25 Feb U-19 (Girls) 4x100 m Relay Patiala 01:05:10 26 Feb U-17 (Girls) 4x400 m Relay Nalagarh House 05:11:96 26 Feb U-12 (Girls) 200 MTS 1. Sehar Kiran VI-E Tagore 00:32:54 7 Mar 2. Saanvi Chaudhary VI-E Ranjit 00:33:60 3. Ishroop Sandhu VI-S Aitchison 00:34:71 U-17 (Girls) 4x100 m Relay Nalagarh 01:03:39 7 Mar Rishu Taneja surging ahead of Sanjam Sandhu

72 73 event to event whether you are an athlete competing in one of events or sitting in the House enclosures cheering yourself hoarse hoping to add that extra spring, the little burst of energy in the competitors that would bring your House the shining symbol of victory, the gold medal.

72 73 9th Mohali District Athletics Championship

Our young athletes participated in the 9th Mohali District Athletics Championship held at SUS Group of Institutions, Tangori, Mohali,from September 19-20, 2014. Students who brought laurels to the school are: Name Position Event Category Gurinder Singh First High Jump U-20 Boys Sanehdeep Singh First High Jump U-18 Boys Vishvajeet Singh First Discus Throw U-18 Boys Rajanpreet Singh First High Jump U-16 Boys Nagina Sidhu First Shot Put U-18 Girls

Puneet Kaur throws the Javelin Leap of faith Nothing stands in my way Gureet Bhullar First 100 m U-16 Girls Avneet Kaur First High Jump U-16 Girls Inter House Sports Tally Seharkiran Kaur First 200 m U-14 Girls Nov 14 Inter-House Classes 6-12 5th 4th 1st 2nd 3rd Date Sport Age Group AH NH PH RH TH Seharkiran Kaur First 600 m U-14 Girls Cross Country Feb 17-28 Athletic Meet Classes 6-12 5th 2nd 1st 3rd 4th Mankeerat Kaur First Long Jump U-14 Girls Mar 22-23 Inter-House Cricket U-14 (Boys) 3rd 2nd 1st 5th 4th Best Athletes Sanehdeep Singh Second 100 m U-18 Boys Ab-14 (Boys) 4th 5th 3rd 2nd 1st Jaskaran Singh Second Long Jump U-16 Boys April 24-26 Inter-House U-14 (Boys) 3rd 1st 4th 5th 2nd The best athletes under various age categories were as follows: Nagina Sidhu Second Discus Throw U-18 Girls Category Name Class House Basketball Ab-14 (Boys) 1st 5th 4th 3rd 2nd Gureet Bhullar Second High Jump U-16 Girls U-19 (Boys) Gurinder Singh XII-N Tagore Girls 4th 1st 3rd 5th 2nd Rishu Taneja Second Long Jump U-16 Girls Aug 9-10 Inter-House U-14 (Boys) 1st 1st 4th 5th 3rd U-17 (Boys) Rajanpreet Singh IX-O Ranjit Inayat Second Long Jump U-14 Girls Football Ab-14 (Boys) 2nd 4th 1st 5th 3rd U-14 (Boys) Adesh Pratap VIII-E Nalagarh Mankeerat Kaur Second 60 m U-14 Girls U-14 (Girls) 4th 2nd 5th 3rd 1st U-12 (Boys) Gurmehar Doad VI-T Ranjit Shivpartap Singh Third Discus Throw U-16 Boys Ab-14 (Girls) 1st 2nd 4th 5th 3rd U-19 (Girls) Huijin Jang XII-N Patiala Vishvajeet Singh Third Shot Put U-18 Boys Aug 25-28 Inter-House Classes 6-12 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 3rd U-17 (Girls) Rishu Taneja IX-N Nalagarh Rajanpreet Singh Third Long Jump U-16 Boys Swimming U-14 (Girls) Jasnoor Kaur VII-E Nalagarh Karnav Third High Jump U-16 Boys Nov 11-18 Inter-House Hockey U-14 (Boys) 4th 2nd 1st 3rd 4th U-12 (Girls) Saanvi Chaudhary VI-E Ranjit Rishu Taneja Third 100 m U-16 Girls Ab-14 (Boys) 1st 5th 4th 2nd 3rd

Girls 2nd 4th 2nd 4th 1st Take Off!

74 75 9th Mohali District Athletics Championship

Girls 2nd 4th 2nd 4th 1st Take Off!

74 75 YPS athletes represented Mohali District in the Special Achievement Tournament. finals. Tournament .11 teams participated in the Punjab Open State Athletics Meet held at Gurinder Singh, XII-N, created a new IPSC Athletics n Our U-19 Cricket team took part in the XII n The U-19 Cricket team played the tournament. YPS was the second Sangrur from September 26-28, 2014. Jaskaran Meet record in 200 m by clocking 22.4 seconds. He Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia Memorial Pinegrove T-20 Day and Night Cricket runner's-up in the tournament. Vipanjot, Singh, IX-O won the Gold in Broad Jump (U-16 beat the previous record of 22.6 seconds set in the Cricket Tournament, held from March 27- Tournament, held at Pinegrove School, VIII-T, was declared the 'Best Player of the Boys), Rajan Preet Singh, IX-O, won the silver in year 1967. 31, 2014. They reached the semi-finals. Dharampur, from April 22-24, 2014. The Tournament'. High Jump (U-16 Boys) and Avneet Kaur, IX-O, won n YPS hosted the 1st Amanjit Memorial Six- team reached the semi-finals. n The YPS U-14 cricket team participated in the bronze in High Jump (U-16 Girls) CRICKET a-Side Cricket Tournament .11-12th april n The U-19 team also played in the IPSC U- the 1st ISA cricket tournament held at 2014. Twelve teams, including Aitchison 19 Cricket Tournament held at YPS cricket stadium Sector 16 Chandigarh. 22 The YPS Eleven played a number of tournaments in YPS athletes participated in the 51st All-India IPSC College, Lahore, participated in the Patiala. They reached the semi-finals. teams participated from the tricity, YPS the year 2014. Athletics Meet U-19 (Boys and Girls) and trials for tournament, which was won by YPS, n The 5th Wg Cdr SS Gyani Memorial won the tournament. n The YPS U-14 Cricket Team participated in the National School Games U-14 and U-17 (Boys and Mohali. Arunam Parsad was declared the Cricket Tournament, held at St Soldier 2nd Inter-School T-20 Cricket Tournament held BASKETBALL Girls) 2014, held at Punjab Public School, Nabha, 'Best Bowler of the Tournament', and School, Panchkula, in September 2014. from October 28-30,2014. Gurinder Singh, XII-N at Doon School, Dehradun, from March 4-8, Jaskaran Singh, was adjudged the 'Player YPS won the tournament. Sehaj Singh Overall Basketball Trophy won two Gold medals, Nagina Sidhu, X-N won a 2014. They achieved the Runners-Up Trophy. Vipanjot Maniani receiving the Player of the Tournament award from Dr Peter Mclaughlin, of the Tournament'. was declared the 'Man of the Match', 1st Tagore Vipanjot, VIII-T, was declared the Player of the Gold and a Bronze and Sanehdeep Khera, XI-N, Headmaster, The Doon School, Dehradun n The School Cricket team U-19, took part Shivam was named the 'Best Batsman of 2nd Nalagarh and Avneet Kaur, IX-O won a Bronze each. in the 13th Dhruv Pandov Cricket the Tournament' and Pranshu Gupta was 3rd Aitchison 4th Patiala Tournament, held at YPS, Patiala, April declared 'Emerging Player'. The following students represented the school at 5th Ranjit 14-17, 2014. They reached the semi- n YPS hosted the IPSC U-14 Cricket the IPSC 60thSGFI National School Games held at Ranchi (Jharkhand) from December 19-23, 2014. Name Class / Section Event Category Diltaj Singh X-N Discus Throw U-17 (Boys) Nagina Sidhu X-N Discus Throw U-17 (Girls) Rajan Preet Singh IX-O High Jump U-17 (Boys) Gurinder Singh XII-N 100 & 200 Mts U-19 (Boys) Sanehdeep Khehra XI-N High Jump U-19 (Boys) Inayat VII-E 100 Mts U-14 (Girls) SeharkiranKaur VI-E 400 & 600 Mts U-14 (Girls) JasnoorKaur VII-E 200 Mts U-14 (Girls) The School Cricket Team with the visiting team from Australia

The School Cricket Team with Dr Peter Mclaughlin, Headmaster, The Doon School. Dehradun Block and Tackle

76 77 YPS athletes represented Mohali District in the Special Achievement Tournament. finals. Tournament .11 teams participated in the Punjab Open State Athletics Meet held at Gurinder Singh, XII-N, created a new IPSC Athletics n Our U-19 Cricket team took part in the XII n The U-19 Cricket team played the tournament. YPS was the second Sangrur from September 26-28, 2014. Jaskaran Meet record in 200 m by clocking 22.4 seconds. He Maharaja Madhav Rao Scindia Memorial Pinegrove T-20 Day and Night Cricket runner's-up in the tournament. Vipanjot, Singh, IX-O won the Gold in Broad Jump (U-16 beat the previous record of 22.6 seconds set in the Cricket Tournament, held from March 27- Tournament, held at Pinegrove School, VIII-T, was declared the 'Best Player of the Boys), Rajan Preet Singh, IX-O, won the silver in year 1967. 31, 2014. They reached the semi-finals. Dharampur, from April 22-24, 2014. The Tournament'. High Jump (U-16 Boys) and Avneet Kaur, IX-O, won n YPS hosted the 1st Amanjit Memorial Six- team reached the semi-finals. n The YPS U-14 cricket team participated in the bronze in High Jump (U-16 Girls) CRICKET a-Side Cricket Tournament .11-12th april n The U-19 team also played in the IPSC U- the 1st ISA cricket tournament held at 2014. Twelve teams, including Aitchison 19 Cricket Tournament held at YPS cricket stadium Sector 16 Chandigarh. 22 The YPS Eleven played a number of tournaments in YPS athletes participated in the 51st All-India IPSC College, Lahore, participated in the Patiala. They reached the semi-finals. teams participated from the tricity, YPS the year 2014. Athletics Meet U-19 (Boys and Girls) and trials for tournament, which was won by YPS, n The 5th Wg Cdr SS Gyani Memorial won the tournament. n The YPS U-14 Cricket Team participated in the National School Games U-14 and U-17 (Boys and Mohali. Arunam Parsad was declared the Cricket Tournament, held at St Soldier 2nd Inter-School T-20 Cricket Tournament held BASKETBALL Girls) 2014, held at Punjab Public School, Nabha, 'Best Bowler of the Tournament', and School, Panchkula, in September 2014. from October 28-30,2014. Gurinder Singh, XII-N at Doon School, Dehradun, from March 4-8, Jaskaran Singh, was adjudged the 'Player YPS won the tournament. Sehaj Singh Overall Basketball Trophy won two Gold medals, Nagina Sidhu, X-N won a 2014. They achieved the Runners-Up Trophy. Vipanjot Maniani receiving the Player of the Tournament award from Dr Peter Mclaughlin, of the Tournament'. was declared the 'Man of the Match', 1st Tagore Vipanjot, VIII-T, was declared the Player of the Gold and a Bronze and Sanehdeep Khera, XI-N, Headmaster, The Doon School, Dehradun n The School Cricket team U-19, took part Shivam was named the 'Best Batsman of 2nd Nalagarh and Avneet Kaur, IX-O won a Bronze each. in the 13th Dhruv Pandov Cricket the Tournament' and Pranshu Gupta was 3rd Aitchison 4th Patiala Tournament, held at YPS, Patiala, April declared 'Emerging Player'. The following students represented the school at 5th Ranjit 14-17, 2014. They reached the semi- n YPS hosted the IPSC U-14 Cricket the IPSC 60thSGFI National School Games held at Ranchi (Jharkhand) from December 19-23, 2014. Name Class / Section Event Category Diltaj Singh X-N Discus Throw U-17 (Boys) Nagina Sidhu X-N Discus Throw U-17 (Girls) Rajan Preet Singh IX-O High Jump U-17 (Boys) Gurinder Singh XII-N 100 & 200 Mts U-19 (Boys) Sanehdeep Khehra XI-N High Jump U-19 (Boys) Inayat VII-E 100 Mts U-14 (Girls) SeharkiranKaur VI-E 400 & 600 Mts U-14 (Girls) JasnoorKaur VII-E 200 Mts U-14 (Girls) The School Cricket Team with the visiting team from Australia

The School Cricket Team with Dr Peter Mclaughlin, Headmaster, The Doon School. Dehradun Block and Tackle

76 77 Inter-House Basketball reached the semi-finals. Results of the Inter-House Football Tournament held from August Girls Under 14 Position U-14 (Boys) Over-14 (Boys) Girls n U-19 Girls Basketball Tournament, held at 9-10, 2014 Best Goalkeeper : Harnaman, Tagore House Position U-14 Above-14 U-14 Above-14 Overall Top Scorer : Jasnoor, Nalagarh House 1st Nalagarh Aitchison Nalagarh Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, in May 2014. (Boys) (Boys) (Girls) (Girls) n 2nd Tagore Tagore Tagore The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for 1st Nalagarh Patiala Tagore Aitchison Aitchison HOCKEY U-16 Girls, held at Vivek High School, 3rd Aitchison Ranjit Patiala 2nd Aitchison Aitchison Nalagarh Nalagarh Nalagarh Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the YPS took part in the 10thKandhari Hockey Tournament for U-19 4th Patiala Patiala Aitchison 3rd Tagore Tagore Ranjit Tagore Tagore tournament. (Boys),held at Welham's Boys School, Dehradun,from April 30 -May 4, 5th Ranjit Nalagarh Ranjit n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for 4th Patiala Nalagarh Aitchison Patiala Patiala 2014,and reached the quarter finals. YPS secured the 3rd position in the IPSC U-15 (Boys) Hockey U-14 Girls, held at Vivek High School, 5th Ranjit Ranjit Patiala Ranjit Ranjit Highest Scorers Tournament held at MNSS,Rai, from June 2-6, 2014. Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the U-14 (Boys) Adesh Partap — 24 Points Boys Over 14 Our U-12 team took part in the 17th Inter-Public School U-12 Hockey Girls Nagina — 29 Points tournament. Best Goalkeeper : Sargun Singh, Patiala House Tournament (Boys), held at Pinegrove School, Dharampur from Over -14 (Boys) Jaskaran — 73points n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for Top Scorer : IkrabdeepGhai, Patiala House October 1-4, 2014. They reached the quarter finals. U-16 Boys, held at Vivek High School, YPS cagers took part in a number of tournaments Kamandeep Singh, VII-E, Pavit Singh, VIII-E, Ajaypal Singh, VIII-S and Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the Boys Under 14 this year. Best Goalkeeper : Arnav, Nalagarh House Jasnoor Singh, IX-Swere selected to represent Punjab in the School tournament. n Major Jagpal Memorial Tournament for U-17 Top Scorer : Jappanjot, Patiala House Nationals held at Ranchi from November 6-11, 2014. n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for Girls Over 14 (Boys and Girls), held at Pinegrove School, U-14 Boys, held at Vivek High School, Best Goalkeeper : Kritendeep, Aitchison House The school also played six friendly matches against YPS, Patiala; SCL Sabathu, from April 25-27, 2014. Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS was the Top Scorer : Tanya, Aitchison House Company; and Scholar's Field, Rajpura, winning two of them. n IPSC Basketball Tournament for U-14 (Girls), Runner's-up in the tournament. held at Welhams Girls School, Dehradun in May 2014. YPS reached the semi-finals. FOOTBALL n Afzal Khan Memorial Basketball Tournament held at Doon School, Dehradun, from April 13- YPS achieved the 3rd place in the Independent 16, 2014. Schools U-14 (Boys) Football Tournament held at n The Asian Challenge Cup, held at the Asian Saint Kabir School, Chandigarh from October 28- School, Dehradun, from April 19-22, 2014. YPS 31, 2014 reached the quarter-finals. We also played six friendly matches with Sacred n The 2nd Brother Kyle Basketball Tournament for Souls School, Kharar; BaichungBhutia Football U-17 (Boys), held at St. John High School, Academy and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, Chandigarh, from May 25-27, 2014. YPS winning two of them. Up, up and away! Go Football! Sticks away! Visitors from the Hockey Indian League

78 79 Inter-House Basketball reached the semi-finals. Results of the Inter-House Football Tournament held from August Girls Under 14 Position U-14 (Boys) Over-14 (Boys) Girls n U-19 Girls Basketball Tournament, held at 9-10, 2014 Best Goalkeeper : Harnaman, Tagore House Position U-14 Above-14 U-14 Above-14 Overall Top Scorer : Jasnoor, Nalagarh House 1st Nalagarh Aitchison Nalagarh Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, in May 2014. (Boys) (Boys) (Girls) (Girls) n 2nd Tagore Tagore Tagore The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for 1st Nalagarh Patiala Tagore Aitchison Aitchison HOCKEY U-16 Girls, held at Vivek High School, 3rd Aitchison Ranjit Patiala 2nd Aitchison Aitchison Nalagarh Nalagarh Nalagarh Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the YPS took part in the 10thKandhari Hockey Tournament for U-19 4th Patiala Patiala Aitchison 3rd Tagore Tagore Ranjit Tagore Tagore tournament. (Boys),held at Welham's Boys School, Dehradun,from April 30 -May 4, 5th Ranjit Nalagarh Ranjit n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for 4th Patiala Nalagarh Aitchison Patiala Patiala 2014,and reached the quarter finals. YPS secured the 3rd position in the IPSC U-15 (Boys) Hockey U-14 Girls, held at Vivek High School, 5th Ranjit Ranjit Patiala Ranjit Ranjit Highest Scorers Tournament held at MNSS,Rai, from June 2-6, 2014. Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the U-14 (Boys) Adesh Partap — 24 Points Boys Over 14 Our U-12 team took part in the 17th Inter-Public School U-12 Hockey Girls Nagina — 29 Points tournament. Best Goalkeeper : Sargun Singh, Patiala House Tournament (Boys), held at Pinegrove School, Dharampur from Over -14 (Boys) Jaskaran — 73points n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for Top Scorer : IkrabdeepGhai, Patiala House October 1-4, 2014. They reached the quarter finals. U-16 Boys, held at Vivek High School, YPS cagers took part in a number of tournaments Kamandeep Singh, VII-E, Pavit Singh, VIII-E, Ajaypal Singh, VIII-S and Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS won the Boys Under 14 this year. Best Goalkeeper : Arnav, Nalagarh House Jasnoor Singh, IX-Swere selected to represent Punjab in the School tournament. n Major Jagpal Memorial Tournament for U-17 Top Scorer : Jappanjot, Patiala House Nationals held at Ranchi from November 6-11, 2014. n The Bhagwant Singh Memorial Tournament for Girls Over 14 (Boys and Girls), held at Pinegrove School, U-14 Boys, held at Vivek High School, Best Goalkeeper : Kritendeep, Aitchison House The school also played six friendly matches against YPS, Patiala; SCL Sabathu, from April 25-27, 2014. Chandigarh in September 2014. YPS was the Top Scorer : Tanya, Aitchison House Company; and Scholar's Field, Rajpura, winning two of them. n IPSC Basketball Tournament for U-14 (Girls), Runner's-up in the tournament. held at Welhams Girls School, Dehradun in May 2014. YPS reached the semi-finals. FOOTBALL n Afzal Khan Memorial Basketball Tournament held at Doon School, Dehradun, from April 13- YPS achieved the 3rd place in the Independent 16, 2014. Schools U-14 (Boys) Football Tournament held at n The Asian Challenge Cup, held at the Asian Saint Kabir School, Chandigarh from October 28- School, Dehradun, from April 19-22, 2014. YPS 31, 2014 reached the quarter-finals. We also played six friendly matches with Sacred n The 2nd Brother Kyle Basketball Tournament for Souls School, Kharar; BaichungBhutia Football U-17 (Boys), held at St. John High School, Academy and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, Chandigarh, from May 25-27, 2014. YPS winning two of them. Up, up and away! Go Football! Sticks away! Visitors from the Hockey Indian League

78 79 SWIMMING Our girls took part in the Women's Sports U-19 (Girls) Pranav Raj IX-S (PH) Competition 2014-2015, held at Mohali (Punjab). Gurleen Kaur X-O (NH) Prabhjeet Singh IX-E (RH) Inter House Swimming Competition They performed well with Arshiya Kaur, VII-S, Gurinder Kaur X-N (TH) Japtej Singh IX-N (TH) Overall Positions winning three Gold medals, and Guneev Gill, VIII-O Gursaya Grewal XII-– (RH) Sargun Sohal IX-N (PH) 1st Ranjit House winning a Silver and two Bronze medals. Sophia Dietrich XI-N (RH) Ashwin Goyal IX-N (TH) 2nd Aitchison House Jaisveen Kaur XII-E (RH) Awalroop Singh IX-T (TH) CROSS COUNTRY 3rd Nalagarh House, Tagore House Beeban Rai XII-N (TH) 4th Patiala House U-17 (Girls) The most difficult sport of all. There are no Sarah XI-N (PH) Khushnaaz Brar X-S (TH) timeouts, substitutions, halftimes, or other breaks. Kermann Kaur XI-N (TH) Best Swimmers RishuT aneja IX-N (NH) Because of this, the sport requires exceptional Komal Singh XI-O (RH) Category Name Class House Alexia Verma IX-T (AH) stamina and talent to participate, and to be Amanpreet Kaur XII-N (AH) U-19 Boys Mantaj Singh IX-0 PH SajneetKaur IX-E (TH) successful, it requires even more effort. Children's U-14 Boys Avneesh Singh VIII-E RH U-19 (Boys) Simran Singh IX-N (TH) Day, November 14, 2014, was the day when U-19 Girls MahimaChaudhary XII-E AH Jaskaran Singh IX-O (AH) Aishpreet IX-N (NH) Yadavindrians (Classes IV to XII) descended on the Walking on air! U-14 Girls VidhiKhanuja VII-E AH Hardaman Singh XI-O (AH) Gureet Bhullar IX-T (NH) Leisure Valley opposite the school to test their Armann Singh Gurna XI-O (TH) Avneet Kaur IX-O (PH) mettle and run distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5 YPS participated in the 29th All-India IPSC Kanwar Heer Singh XII-N (NH) Harshita IX-E (AH) km, according to their age group. Swimming Competition (Boys) in the U-14, U-17 Youngpreet Sandhu XI-O (RH) Hartript Kaur IX-T (PH) and U-19 categories, held at Birla Public School, The House positions were as follows: Iqrab Deep Singh Ghai XI-E (PH) Pilani (Rajasthan) from October 8-10, 2014. Our U-14 (Girls) 1st Patiala House Hritik Parmar XII-O (PH) teams did very well with Gurinder Singh, XII-N, Mankeert Kaur VII-O (PH) 2nd Ranjit House Himmat Singh Tiwana XII-O (NH) winning a Gold and two Bronze medals, Arjun Pavit Kaur VII-E (PH) 3rd Tagore House Darshbeer Singh XI-N (TH) Cheema getting a Bronze and Avneesh Singh, VIII- Inayat Patwalia VII-E (TH) 4th Nalagarh House Anurag Singh Mann XII-N (TH) E, winning a Silver and a Bronze. Harnaman Kaur VII-S (TH) 5th Aitchison House Jasnoor Kau VII-E (NH) YPS also participated in the 29th All-India IPSC U-17 (Boys) Puniya J. Singh VI-N (NH) The Milkha Singh Trophy went to Jaskaran Singh, Swimming Competition (Girls), held at Vidya Devi Rahil Verma X-E (AH) Srikala VII-E (AH) IX-O, of Aitchison House, and the PT Usha Trophy Jindal School, Hisar (Haryana), from October 8-10, Aditya Jain IX-S (NH) Kudrat Bains VII-O (RH) was awarded to Gurleen Kaur, X-O,of Nalagarh 2014, in the U-14, U-17 and U-19 categories Karanveer Kumar IX-O (AH) Nimrit Kaur VII-E (AH) House. Amiteshwar Pannu IX-O (TH) Sukhmani Kaur VIII-S (RH) The charming roadblock! Patiala all the way!

80 81 SWIMMING Our girls took part in the Women's Sports U-19 (Girls) Pranav Raj IX-S (PH) Competition 2014-2015, held at Mohali (Punjab). Gurleen Kaur X-O (NH) Prabhjeet Singh IX-E (RH) Inter House Swimming Competition They performed well with Arshiya Kaur, VII-S, Gurinder Kaur X-N (TH) Japtej Singh IX-N (TH) Overall Positions winning three Gold medals, and Guneev Gill, VIII-O Gursaya Grewal XII-– (RH) Sargun Sohal IX-N (PH) 1st Ranjit House winning a Silver and two Bronze medals. Sophia Dietrich XI-N (RH) Ashwin Goyal IX-N (TH) 2nd Aitchison House Jaisveen Kaur XII-E (RH) Awalroop Singh IX-T (TH) CROSS COUNTRY 3rd Nalagarh House, Tagore House Beeban Rai XII-N (TH) 4th Patiala House U-17 (Girls) The most difficult sport of all. There are no Sarah XI-N (PH) Khushnaaz Brar X-S (TH) timeouts, substitutions, halftimes, or other breaks. Kermann Kaur XI-N (TH) Best Swimmers RishuT aneja IX-N (NH) Because of this, the sport requires exceptional Komal Singh XI-O (RH) Category Name Class House Alexia Verma IX-T (AH) stamina and talent to participate, and to be Amanpreet Kaur XII-N (AH) U-19 Boys Mantaj Singh IX-0 PH SajneetKaur IX-E (TH) successful, it requires even more effort. Children's U-14 Boys Avneesh Singh VIII-E RH U-19 (Boys) Simran Singh IX-N (TH) Day, November 14, 2014, was the day when U-19 Girls MahimaChaudhary XII-E AH Jaskaran Singh IX-O (AH) Aishpreet IX-N (NH) Yadavindrians (Classes IV to XII) descended on the Walking on air! U-14 Girls VidhiKhanuja VII-E AH Hardaman Singh XI-O (AH) Gureet Bhullar IX-T (NH) Leisure Valley opposite the school to test their Armann Singh Gurna XI-O (TH) Avneet Kaur IX-O (PH) mettle and run distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5 YPS participated in the 29th All-India IPSC Kanwar Heer Singh XII-N (NH) Harshita IX-E (AH) km, according to their age group. Swimming Competition (Boys) in the U-14, U-17 Youngpreet Sandhu XI-O (RH) Hartript Kaur IX-T (PH) and U-19 categories, held at Birla Public School, The House positions were as follows: Iqrab Deep Singh Ghai XI-E (PH) Pilani (Rajasthan) from October 8-10, 2014. Our U-14 (Girls) 1st Patiala House Hritik Parmar XII-O (PH) teams did very well with Gurinder Singh, XII-N, Mankeert Kaur VII-O (PH) 2nd Ranjit House Himmat Singh Tiwana XII-O (NH) winning a Gold and two Bronze medals, Arjun Pavit Kaur VII-E (PH) 3rd Tagore House Darshbeer Singh XI-N (TH) Cheema getting a Bronze and Avneesh Singh, VIII- Inayat Patwalia VII-E (TH) 4th Nalagarh House Anurag Singh Mann XII-N (TH) E, winning a Silver and a Bronze. Harnaman Kaur VII-S (TH) 5th Aitchison House Jasnoor Kau VII-E (NH) YPS also participated in the 29th All-India IPSC U-17 (Boys) Puniya J. Singh VI-N (NH) The Milkha Singh Trophy went to Jaskaran Singh, Swimming Competition (Girls), held at Vidya Devi Rahil Verma X-E (AH) Srikala VII-E (AH) IX-O, of Aitchison House, and the PT Usha Trophy Jindal School, Hisar (Haryana), from October 8-10, Aditya Jain IX-S (NH) Kudrat Bains VII-O (RH) was awarded to Gurleen Kaur, X-O,of Nalagarh 2014, in the U-14, U-17 and U-19 categories Karanveer Kumar IX-O (AH) Nimrit Kaur VII-E (AH) House. Amiteshwar Pannu IX-O (TH) Sukhmani Kaur VIII-S (RH) The charming roadblock! Patiala all the way!

80 81 Harmanjeet VI-E (PH) U-14 (Boys) Sahib Kaur VI-S (RH) Aalam Dhanoa VIII-T (RH) Gurmanjit Kaur VI-T (AH) Parth Bishnoi VII-T (NH) Brahmleen Kaur VI-S (PH) Gunjit Singh VII-E (NH) Sarthak Sudan VIII-O (PH) U-12 (Boys) Navinder Singh VII-O (AH) Charanjot Singh VI-S (RH) Maganpreet Singh VIII-N (NH) Sehajpreet Singh VI-S (AH) Tanvir Singh Mangat VII-N (TH) Sidharth Singla VI-S (TH) Rehaan Chaudhary VIII-S (RH) Harmehar VI-O (NH) Uday Gill VII-E (RH) Imroz VI-T (AH) Avneesh Singh VIII-E (RH) Sachmeet Singh VI-S (AH) Royalcee VI-E (RH) U-12 (Girls) Atulya Grover VI-O (TH) Sehar Kiran VI-E (TH) Joshvir Narula VI-O (AH) Ekjot Kaur Khosa VI-S (AH) Arpan VI-T (TH) Ranmeek Kaur VI-E (AH) Saanvi Chaudhary VI-E (RH) Noorbir Kaur VI-S (TH) Gulnaaz Nanda VI-S (RH)

Running for glory!

82 School Athletics Team (Boys) School Athletics Team (Girls)

School Badminton Team School Golf Team

83 School Basketball U-14 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-14 Girls’ Team School Basketball U-19 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-19 Girls’ Team

School Basketball U-17 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-17 Girls’ Team School Cricket U-13 Boys’ Team School Cricket U-14 Boys’ Team

84 85 School Basketball U-14 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-14 Girls’ Team School Basketball U-19 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-19 Girls’ Team

School Basketball U-17 Boys’ Team School Basketball U-17 Girls’ Team School Cricket U-13 Boys’ Team School Cricket U-14 Boys’ Team

84 85 School Cricket U-17 Boys’ Team School Cricket U-19 Boys’ Team School Hockey U-19 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-14 Boys’ Team

School Hockey U-12 Boys’ Team School Hockey U-17 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-17 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-19 Boys’ Team

86 87 School Cricket U-17 Boys’ Team School Cricket U-19 Boys’ Team School Hockey U-19 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-14 Boys’ Team

School Hockey U-12 Boys’ Team School Hockey U-17 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-17 Boys’ Team School Soccer U-19 Boys’ Team

86 87 School Soccer U-19 Girls’ Team School Squash Team

School Horse Riding Team School Swimming Team

School Tennis Team (Boys) School Tennis Team (Girls)

88 89 School Soccer U-19 Girls’ Team School Squash Team

School Horse Riding Team School Swimming Team

School Tennis Team (Boys) School Tennis Team (Girls)

88 89 SPORTS STARS BASKETBALL SOFTBALL ATHLETICS

Mankeert Narang , VII-O Abhimanyu Mann , XII-O Nagina Sidhu , X-N Khushnaaz Brar , X-S Abhimanyu Mann , XII-O Diltaj Singh , X-N Nagina Sidhu , X-N Rajan Preet Singh , IX-O Gurinder Singh , XII-N Sanehdeep Khehra , XI-N Inayat , VII-E

Participated in the Participated in the Nationals Participated in the Participated in the Participated in the Senior Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Nationals as part of the as part of the IPSC team and Nationals as part of the Nationals as part of the Nationals in Softball and 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National IPSC team in the Senior State IPSC team. IPSC team. also won a State Gold School Games, in Discus School Games, in Discus School Games, in High School Games in the 100 School Games in the School Games in the 100 Basketball Tournament medal. Throw for U-17 (Boys) Throw for U-17 (Girls) Jump for U-17 (Boys) m and 200 m event for High Jump event for U- m event for U-14 (Girls) organised by the Chandigarh U-19 (Boys) 19 (Boys) Basketball Association in December, 2014 where his team got the first position.

CRICKET TENNIS

Salil Binota , X-O Vipanjot Singh , VIII-T Prabhnoor Bhalla , VIII-N Pranshu Gupta , VII-T Ayush Goyal , VII-N Seharkiran Kaur , VI-E Jasnoor Kaur , VII-E Sagar Bains , X-S Nandini Dey, IX-O

Member of the IPSC Member of the IPSC Member of the IPSC Member of the IPSC Member of the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Participated in the IPSC Was the Doubles Member of the IPSC contingent for the SGFI contingent for the SGFI contingent for the SGFI contingent for the SGFI contingent for the SGFI 60th SGFI National 60th SGFI National Runners-Up at the contingent for the SGFI National Games. National Games. National Games. National Games. National Games. School Games in the 400 School Games in the 200 International Tennis National Games. m and 600 m events for m for U-14 (Girls) Federation, Grade 4 U-14 (Girls) Tournament. Member of the IPSC contingent for the SGFI National Games.

90 91 SPORTS STARS BASKETBALL SOFTBALL ATHLETICS

CRICKET TENNIS

Salil Binota , X-O Vipanjot Singh , VIII-T Prabhnoor Bhalla , VIII-N Pranshu Gupta , VII-T Ayush Goyal , VII-N Seharkiran Kaur , VI-E Jasnoor Kaur , VII-E Sagar Bains , X-S Nandini Dey, IX-O

90 91 ROWING HORSE RIDING TAEKWONDO SWIMMING SHOOTING

Sandeep Kaur, XII-E Nandin Dey, IX-O Savinay Dey, VII-E Gurbaaz Singh Sandhu, VII-T Gursobha Singh, XI-O Anushka Gargya , VII-S Guneev Gill, VIII-0 Arshiya Kaur, VII-S Anirudh Kaushal, l X-E

Participated in Senior Participated in Senior Participated in Junior Gold medal in the Delhi Four medals (1 gold, 2 Participated in the Participated in the Mohali Participated In Mohali Won a Bronze medal in Nationals Rowing Nationals Rowing Nationals Rowing Junior National silvers and 1 bronze) in Chandigarh State District Level Swimming District Level Swimming the Punjab State Championship. Championship Championship Equestrian Competition two different show- Taekwondo Championship and won a Championship and won Shooting Championship. (Jumping) jumping events in the Championship in Silver medal in the 100 m a Gold medal in the 100 Junior National Equestrian Poomsae and won a freestyle event and a bronze m, 200 m and 400 m Championship. He is also a silver medal. in the 200 m and 400 m freestyle events and also part of the 4-member freestyle events, and got got selected for the State Indian team. selected for the State Level. Level.

HOCKEY SQUASH FOOTBALL SCHOOL BLAZER (SILVER LINING, WITH COLOR)

Kamandeep Singh , VII-E Pavit Singh , VIII-E Ajaypal Singh , VIII-S Jasnoor Singh , IX-S Rajanpreet Singh , IX-E Huijin Jang , XII-N Simran Singh , IX-N Gurshobha Singh, XI-O Huijin Jang , XII-N Horse Riding Football Participated in School Participated in School Participated in School Participated in School He achieved the ranking Member of the IPSC Member of the IPSC School Blazer with Silver Lining is awarded to students from Nationals Nationals Nationals Nationals of 8 in the Jaipur Open, contingent for the SGFI contingent for the SGFI Class XI who have excelled in their sport for three of 3 in the Gujrat Open, National Games. National Games. consecutive years (VIIIth to Xth) and of 2 in the Chandigarh Open and In the Tricity.

92 93 ROWING HORSE RIDING TAEKWONDO SWIMMING SHOOTING

Sandeep Kaur, XII-E Nandin Dey, IX-O Savinay Dey, VII-E Gurbaaz Singh Sandhu, VII-T Gursobha Singh, XI-O Anushka Gargya , VII-S Guneev Gill, VIII-0 Arshiya Kaur, VII-S Anirudh Kaushal, l X-E

HOCKEY SQUASH FOOTBALL SCHOOL BLAZER (SILVER LINING, WITH COLOR)

92 93 SCHOOL COLOURS

Diltaj Singh , X-N Nagina Sidhu , X-N Salil Binota , X-O Sagar Bains , X-S Anirudh Kaushal , X-E Nagina Sidhu , X-N Athletics Athletics Cricket Tennis Shooting Basketball School Colours are awarded to students (VIth-Xth) who excel in their sport consistently over the years

SCHOOL BLAZER (GOLD LINING, WITH COLOR) At the base of Hamta Pass

TREK TO HATU PEAK The day for departure finally OUTBOUND arrived. It was the 25th of May, The birds, trees, sun, water, air, and there was an air of mountains, animals, and the excitement around the 7th Class land are all beautiful things. All boys. All of us got into the bus of that packed into one word is Khushnaaz Brar, X-S Abhimanyu Mann , XII-O Sandeep Kaur, XII-E Gurinder Singh, XI-N hastily, and were ready for the Nature and our school gives us a Basketball Basketball / Softball Rowing Athletics fantastic journey to Hatu. School Blazer with Gold Lining is awarded to students from Class XII who have excelled in their wonderful opportunity to sport for four consecutive years (VIIIth to XIth) interact with it. I mean trekking, We reached Hatu late in the the most talked about activity in evening. It was very cold and the school. rain was lashing the ground. Luckily there was a bonfire inside

94 95 SCHOOL COLOURS

SCHOOL BLAZER (GOLD LINING, WITH COLOR) At the base of Hamta Pass

94 95 a cemented, tent-like structure. our energy like a boa strangles TREK TO BRIGHU LAKE But there would have been its prey. But the beautiful On an ordinary May night, the mayhem if the teachers were not scenery was worth the effort. bus carrying about 33 students there because everyone was The next day was full of events. left YPS for what was destined trying to get the most of the Alpha walked on the Burma to be the best trek ever. It was scanty heat from the fire. We Bridge, did shooting and zip- an overnight journey and had dinner in the same place lining. Beta also did some zip- everyone on the bus slept and then went to our cottages lining. It also went to a nearby through the night till we almost or tents to literally 'chill out'. reservoir to collect water and the reached the destination. The boys were divided into the water from that reservoir was The first thing I noticed when I groups Alpha and Beta. Alpha believed to be the freshest water opened my eyes was the went to collect some firewood, on earth. Then, by some miracle freshness of the mountain air. while Beta took a stroll on the the teachers took pity on us and Everyone seemed to be in a jolly Burma Bridge (not as easy as it our stash of goodies was mood. The driver parked the bus sounds here). After that we had returned. Happiness all around! right next to the Mall Road and lunch. During lunch a student The next day was the day of our journey began from there. was caught eating a packet of reckoning. Everyone had to go We found a hotel named chips in his cottage and thanks home, meet their parents and “Sugandha” — paradise to him all our packets of survival explain away the hoarse voices, compared to living in the wild. were confiscated. unopened tubes of toothpaste The hotel even had a TV! and the wet clothes. Ah, good The next day we had a hailstorm things always have to end, At night, as I was about to go to that converted our 'chilling out' nothing is ever built to last. So sleep, I saw someone's face at to 'freezing out'. Alpha and Beta make the most out of your life the window. When I looked both did 'sequence climbing'. In and live every moment with again, it wasn't there. I must've that activity 10 to 15 children happiness. been hallucinating, I thought. So were tied together by a rope and I tucked myself into bed and had to hike up the mountains. It From top to bottom: Hatu Temple slept like a baby. Even now, long was very tiring and squeezed out How many knots on the Burma Bridge? In line for some fun! after we have returned, I still

96 97 a cemented, tent-like structure. our energy like a boa strangles TREK TO BRIGHU LAKE But there would have been its prey. But the beautiful On an ordinary May night, the mayhem if the teachers were not scenery was worth the effort. bus carrying about 33 students there because everyone was The next day was full of events. left YPS for what was destined trying to get the most of the Alpha walked on the Burma to be the best trek ever. It was scanty heat from the fire. We Bridge, did shooting and zip- an overnight journey and had dinner in the same place lining. Beta also did some zip- everyone on the bus slept and then went to our cottages lining. It also went to a nearby through the night till we almost or tents to literally 'chill out'. reservoir to collect water and the reached the destination. The boys were divided into the water from that reservoir was The first thing I noticed when I groups Alpha and Beta. Alpha believed to be the freshest water opened my eyes was the went to collect some firewood, on earth. Then, by some miracle freshness of the mountain air. while Beta took a stroll on the the teachers took pity on us and Everyone seemed to be in a jolly Burma Bridge (not as easy as it our stash of goodies was mood. The driver parked the bus sounds here). After that we had returned. Happiness all around! right next to the Mall Road and lunch. During lunch a student The next day was the day of our journey began from there. was caught eating a packet of reckoning. Everyone had to go We found a hotel named chips in his cottage and thanks home, meet their parents and “Sugandha” — paradise to him all our packets of survival explain away the hoarse voices, compared to living in the wild. were confiscated. unopened tubes of toothpaste The hotel even had a TV! and the wet clothes. Ah, good The next day we had a hailstorm things always have to end, At night, as I was about to go to that converted our 'chilling out' nothing is ever built to last. So sleep, I saw someone's face at to 'freezing out'. Alpha and Beta make the most out of your life the window. When I looked both did 'sequence climbing'. In and live every moment with again, it wasn't there. I must've that activity 10 to 15 children happiness. been hallucinating, I thought. So were tied together by a rope and I tucked myself into bed and had to hike up the mountains. It From top to bottom: Hatu Temple slept like a baby. Even now, long was very tiring and squeezed out How many knots on the Burma Bridge? In line for some fun! after we have returned, I still

96 97 wonder who/what that was? trek down the icy slopes was not a trek at all. TREKKING TRIPS It was more of a kindergarten slide down the The next morning, I woke up dreading the Friday, May 2, 2014 treacherous slopes. 11 km long trek coming up. But it turned out Classes IV & V Girls : Waknaghat Camp to be quite smooth. We set up our tents at To be honest, the next two days were pretty Classes IV & V Boys : Kufri Dhundi. It was a beautiful place covered close to normal. We went for walks, Classes IV & V Boys: Himri Camp with snow. The remaining part of the day gathered wood for a bonfire and ate loads Class VI Boys : Dak Bangla was spent playing cards and depleting our of food but were still ravenously hungry Class VI Girls : Carrignano supplies of tuck. Everyone was waiting for before each meal. Somehow everything Class VII Boys & Girls : Hatu the premiere trek to Beas Kund, scheduled tastes much better in the mountains. Class VIII Boys : Solang for the next day. Class VIII Girls : Manali At YPS, we believe in learning as Our last day in Manali was awesome, as it Classes IX, XI & XII Girls : Chanderkhani Pass TEACHERS’ WORKSHOPS a continuous process. Keeping The next day I experienced a trek that was a was spent in the lovely Hotel Sugandha. We Classes IX & XI Boys : Bhrigu Lake this in mind, the teachers too, 'must-have' experience. Singha Sir watched the IPL match between KKR and Classes IX & XI Boys : Daushar Lake every now and then, become announced that it was to be an optional KXIP. Even though KXIP lost, it did not upset Classes IX & XII Boys : Beas Kund Glacier students as they attend various trek. It was even longer than the Manali- us —tells you how really good we were Class XI Boys : Base of Hamta Pass workshops and programmes to Dhundi trek, so I was doubtful if I would feeling, The Manali to Chandigarh trip was Class IX Girls : Dhundi upgrade their teaching skills and make it till the end. But I wanted to do it, so identical to its Chandigarh – Manali knowledge throughout the year. I set off. The climb was tough. But the counterpart. When the bus reached YPS, a scenery up there was awesome. We didn't loud roar by the students was enough to tell From left to right: actually go to the Beas Kund, though. We the waiting parents that it had been one The view from Chanderkhani Pass Rest and contemplation ended up about a kilometer short of it. The awesome trip! Fueling up!

98 99 wonder who/what that was? trek down the icy slopes was not a trek at all. TREKKING TRIPS It was more of a kindergarten slide down the The next morning, I woke up dreading the Friday, May 2, 2014 treacherous slopes. 11 km long trek coming up. But it turned out Classes IV & V Girls : Waknaghat Camp to be quite smooth. We set up our tents at To be honest, the next two days were pretty Classes IV & V Boys : Kufri Dhundi. It was a beautiful place covered close to normal. We went for walks, Classes IV & V Boys: Himri Camp with snow. The remaining part of the day gathered wood for a bonfire and ate loads Class VI Boys : Dak Bangla was spent playing cards and depleting our of food but were still ravenously hungry Class VI Girls : Carrignano supplies of tuck. Everyone was waiting for before each meal. Somehow everything Class VII Boys & Girls : Hatu the premiere trek to Beas Kund, scheduled tastes much better in the mountains. Class VIII Boys : Solang for the next day. Class VIII Girls : Manali At YPS, we believe in learning as Our last day in Manali was awesome, as it Classes IX, XI & XII Girls : Chanderkhani Pass TEACHERS’ WORKSHOPS a continuous process. Keeping The next day I experienced a trek that was a was spent in the lovely Hotel Sugandha. We Classes IX & XI Boys : Bhrigu Lake this in mind, the teachers too, 'must-have' experience. Singha Sir watched the IPL match between KKR and Classes IX & XI Boys : Daushar Lake every now and then, become announced that it was to be an optional KXIP. Even though KXIP lost, it did not upset Classes IX & XII Boys : Beas Kund Glacier students as they attend various trek. It was even longer than the Manali- us —tells you how really good we were Class XI Boys : Base of Hamta Pass workshops and programmes to Dhundi trek, so I was doubtful if I would feeling, The Manali to Chandigarh trip was Class IX Girls : Dhundi upgrade their teaching skills and make it till the end. But I wanted to do it, so identical to its Chandigarh – Manali knowledge throughout the year. I set off. The climb was tough. But the counterpart. When the bus reached YPS, a scenery up there was awesome. We didn't loud roar by the students was enough to tell From left to right: actually go to the Beas Kund, though. We the waiting parents that it had been one The view from Chanderkhani Pass Rest and contemplation ended up about a kilometer short of it. The awesome trip! Fueling up!

98 99 Date Name of workshop Venue Resource person(s) 23-24 Jan YES Training workshop 2014 (IAYP) Award Training Centre NAA Mr. Bivujit Mukhoty Office New Delhi Mr. Bhalla 2 Feb Collaborative Learning Junior School Ms. Saylee Sanjay 6 Feb English Language British Library 14 Feb The Doon School 20 Feb English Language British Library 6 Mar Cancer awareness Sr. School Library Dr. Ritambara Bhalla 15 Mar Spoken English Sr. School Library Ms. Harpreet Gill 17 Apr Leadership qualities The Doon School Apr Subject cell Physics Dept The Doon School 3 May Subject cell CTS Dept The Doon School School Cinema Sr. School Library 26 Jul Google Educators Group Sr. School Computer Lab 17 Sep Subject Cell History Dept The Doon School 1 Nov Pearl Academy Sr. School Library Sunita Gupta Kanwar Rachna Imam Education is all a matter of YFU (Youth for Understanding), 11 Nov AFS Intercultural program Sr. School Library Ms. Manpreet Kaur BUILDING building bridges. an exchange programme for -Ralph Ellison teachers and students, and BRIDGES through participation in various To effectively communicate, we national and international must realize that we are all events. What follows is a first different in the way we perceive person account from some of the world and use this our participants. understanding as a guide to our Top (left to right): communication with others. YPS Sarah Mikesell, Inayat Brar, Prabhmeh Sandhu, HOLA INDIA! Serine Enstad, Gursaya Grewal, Sophia Dietrich has reached out to the world Right: through a collaboration with Coming to India as a Spanish Ms Consuelo Arancibia

100 101 Date Name of workshop Venue Resource person(s) 23-24 Jan YES Training workshop 2014 (IAYP) Award Training Centre NAA Mr. Bivujit Mukhoty Office New Delhi Mr. Bhalla 2 Feb Collaborative Learning Junior School Ms. Saylee Sanjay 6 Feb English Language British Library 14 Feb The Doon School 20 Feb English Language British Library 6 Mar Cancer awareness Sr. School Library Dr. Ritambara Bhalla 15 Mar Spoken English Sr. School Library Ms. Harpreet Gill 17 Apr Leadership qualities The Doon School Apr Subject cell Physics Dept The Doon School 3 May Subject cell CTS Dept The Doon School School Cinema Sr. School Library 26 Jul Google Educators Group Sr. School Computer Lab 17 Sep Subject Cell History Dept The Doon School 1 Nov Pearl Academy Sr. School Library Sunita Gupta Kanwar Rachna Imam Education is all a matter of YFU (Youth for Understanding), 11 Nov AFS Intercultural program Sr. School Library Ms. Manpreet Kaur BUILDING building bridges. an exchange programme for -Ralph Ellison teachers and students, and BRIDGES through participation in various To effectively communicate, we national and international must realize that we are all events. What follows is a first different in the way we perceive person account from some of the world and use this our participants. understanding as a guide to our Top (left to right): communication with others. YPS Sarah Mikesell, Inayat Brar, Prabhmeh Sandhu, HOLA INDIA! Serine Enstad, Gursaya Grewal, Sophia Dietrich has reached out to the world Right: through a collaboration with Coming to India as a Spanish Ms Consuelo Arancibia

100 101 teacher has been one of the figuratively and literally (I have patience, help and their daily She told me I should write that, is that no matter where I go, life sent me into a culture shock at more things. greatest challenges I have been walking around without smiles. I am confident that in the and I think she was right: it does is the same--and more first, but now I think I am Serine Enstad (Exchange student encountered so far, and it has finding my classrooms more months to come I will continue sum up my experiences here importantly, people are the getting used to it, though the from Norway) turned out to be one of the times than I would like to to understand and enjoy the well. Sure, there are some minor same. The rest doesn't matter. first day here was frightening. most rewarding experiences as admit). Indian culture and language (or differences between India and I'm immensely grateful to have Many things here are so “AN EXCHANGE YEAR IN INDIA! well. It's been, actually, a double should I say languages?) and the United States--in India, I eat had the chance to come to YPS different—the food is so spicy, WHAT AN ADVENTURE!” Undoubtedly, the most task: not only to immerse myself that my year in YPS will spicier food, I definitely sweat a and meet all of you. Even if it the weather is really hot, just the gratifying part of my experience That's how most of my teachers, into the crowded Indian waters definitely be an unforgettable lot more, and I send up a prayer means death by auto rickshaw. fact that houses have air in YPS has been the opportunity friends and family members –as if their colours, clothes, time in my life. every time I need to walk across By Sarah Mikesell (Exchange conditioning is different. We do of sharing my own language and responded after I told them I flavours, traditions and nature By Consuelo Arancibia (Exchange the street--but life, student from the USA) not need that, we need heaters culture with the students and was going to India. And yes, it weren't challenging enough– but teacher from Chile) fundamentally, is the same. in our houses. I don't know how the staff members. To receive has been an adventure, maybe also find my way across the YPS A NEW COUNTRY, A NEW I would have handled everything countless “buenos días”, THE INDIA EXPERIENCE the greatest adventure I've ever world, which is another culture It's hard to write about "my TOWN; MY NEW HOUSE AND if it was not for the help of my “buenas tardes” and “¿cómo had in my life! itself. experiences" in India because MY NEW FAMILY... new family. They have made me estás?” a day (even from When I was asked to write an they're the same experiences realise that many things are still India—crowded, busy, and loud, Learning the school's timetables, students who I don't directly article about my experiences as What started almost 10 months everyone has everywhere. I still similar, at least in the people. We all these different new rules and daily routines and truly teach), and to notice that –well, an American exchange student ago as a little curiosity and a have to wake up for school every all laugh at jokes, love chocolate smells—it's so different understanding the rhythms, almost– no one thinks that I am in India, I had no idea where to small joke, has today changed morning at an ungodly hour; I and care about each other. compared to Germany! But personalities and moods of not from Spain anymore, are only begin. After days of my everyday life completely. This still discuss how the day went Starting school here was so maybe that's why I like it so only my students, but also of the tiny details among dozens of procrastination, I finally sat trip had felt so far away for such with my family over dinner; I'm frightening at first, everything much… other teachers and staff others that make me feel valued, down to write; when nothing a long time, that it only felt real still surrounded by warm, was different—the kids, the members, has been an appreciated and at home every came to me, I complained to my when I sat down on the train to friendly people who are quick to language, the teachers, the After the three months that I important part of my daily day. host sister. "I have no idea what Chandigarh. The trip felt too offer help when it's needed. uniforms and the subjects. I have already spent here, I to say! India's not that different long, and I could not decide if I duties. However, I have received think I spent the whole first day consider this as my new home, I would like to express my from the United States." After a was nervous or excited. But lots of help on the way—from just looking down, afraid that I my new life. Three months that gratitude towards everyone in The most important thing I've the very first day on, I have felt bit more thought, I added, when I saw my new sister learned from my exchange year would do something wrong. The means that I still have seven this school who made possible "Except that you're more likely to waiting for me at the train the interest and care of all of the second day was better, and now more months left, but time my stay here in the first place, students, and there's always die while attempting to cross the station, all I could feel was From top to bottom (opp. page): I feel like I am getting friends. All flies…Seven months more to and all those who have eased road." happy. been someone there to guide HMUN in all it is a great experience and spend means lots of time with my experience with their advices, Flying high at Aitchison College, Lahore me whenever I was lost, both The team with Mr Shamin Khan, Headmaster, I am looking forward to learning great friends, a wonderful family Aitchison College Lahore The traffic itself here could have

102 103 teacher has been one of the figuratively and literally (I have patience, help and their daily She told me I should write that, is that no matter where I go, life sent me into a culture shock at more things. greatest challenges I have been walking around without smiles. I am confident that in the and I think she was right: it does is the same--and more first, but now I think I am Serine Enstad (Exchange student encountered so far, and it has finding my classrooms more months to come I will continue sum up my experiences here importantly, people are the getting used to it, though the from Norway) turned out to be one of the times than I would like to to understand and enjoy the well. Sure, there are some minor same. The rest doesn't matter. first day here was frightening. most rewarding experiences as admit). Indian culture and language (or differences between India and I'm immensely grateful to have Many things here are so “AN EXCHANGE YEAR IN INDIA! well. It's been, actually, a double should I say languages?) and the United States--in India, I eat had the chance to come to YPS different—the food is so spicy, WHAT AN ADVENTURE!” Undoubtedly, the most task: not only to immerse myself that my year in YPS will spicier food, I definitely sweat a and meet all of you. Even if it the weather is really hot, just the gratifying part of my experience That's how most of my teachers, into the crowded Indian waters definitely be an unforgettable lot more, and I send up a prayer means death by auto rickshaw. fact that houses have air in YPS has been the opportunity friends and family members –as if their colours, clothes, time in my life. every time I need to walk across By Sarah Mikesell (Exchange conditioning is different. We do of sharing my own language and responded after I told them I flavours, traditions and nature By Consuelo Arancibia (Exchange the street--but life, student from the USA) not need that, we need heaters culture with the students and was going to India. And yes, it weren't challenging enough– but teacher from Chile) fundamentally, is the same. in our houses. I don't know how the staff members. To receive has been an adventure, maybe also find my way across the YPS A NEW COUNTRY, A NEW I would have handled everything countless “buenos días”, THE INDIA EXPERIENCE the greatest adventure I've ever world, which is another culture It's hard to write about "my TOWN; MY NEW HOUSE AND if it was not for the help of my “buenas tardes” and “¿cómo had in my life! itself. experiences" in India because MY NEW FAMILY... new family. They have made me estás?” a day (even from When I was asked to write an they're the same experiences realise that many things are still India—crowded, busy, and loud, Learning the school's timetables, students who I don't directly article about my experiences as What started almost 10 months everyone has everywhere. I still similar, at least in the people. We all these different new rules and daily routines and truly teach), and to notice that –well, an American exchange student ago as a little curiosity and a have to wake up for school every all laugh at jokes, love chocolate smells—it's so different understanding the rhythms, almost– no one thinks that I am in India, I had no idea where to small joke, has today changed morning at an ungodly hour; I and care about each other. compared to Germany! But personalities and moods of not from Spain anymore, are only begin. After days of my everyday life completely. This still discuss how the day went Starting school here was so maybe that's why I like it so only my students, but also of the tiny details among dozens of procrastination, I finally sat trip had felt so far away for such with my family over dinner; I'm frightening at first, everything much… other teachers and staff others that make me feel valued, down to write; when nothing a long time, that it only felt real still surrounded by warm, was different—the kids, the members, has been an appreciated and at home every came to me, I complained to my when I sat down on the train to friendly people who are quick to language, the teachers, the After the three months that I important part of my daily day. host sister. "I have no idea what Chandigarh. The trip felt too offer help when it's needed. uniforms and the subjects. I have already spent here, I to say! India's not that different long, and I could not decide if I duties. However, I have received think I spent the whole first day consider this as my new home, I would like to express my from the United States." After a was nervous or excited. But lots of help on the way—from just looking down, afraid that I my new life. Three months that gratitude towards everyone in The most important thing I've the very first day on, I have felt bit more thought, I added, when I saw my new sister learned from my exchange year would do something wrong. The means that I still have seven this school who made possible "Except that you're more likely to waiting for me at the train the interest and care of all of the second day was better, and now more months left, but time my stay here in the first place, students, and there's always die while attempting to cross the station, all I could feel was From top to bottom (opp. page): I feel like I am getting friends. All flies…Seven months more to and all those who have eased road." happy. been someone there to guide HMUN in all it is a great experience and spend means lots of time with my experience with their advices, Flying high at Aitchison College, Lahore me whenever I was lost, both The team with Mr Shamin Khan, Headmaster, I am looking forward to learning great friends, a wonderful family Aitchison College Lahore The traffic itself here could have

102 103 in an incredible country! Even THE GERMAN EXPERIENCE days. This made my stay even There was an air of mixed DELEGATE” at the Historic The boundaries did not seem to competitions without thinking hospitality that Pakistan is though I sometimes miss more exciting. I learned to be excitement and also the Security Council. Victory is exist as the friendship between about winning or losing, the famous for and was also taken Germany, my friends, and my Last summer I came to know independent and about dignity inevitable anxiety. euphoric if you work your heart the two schools was displayed experience alone makes it around Lahore to places like family a lot, I already know that about the YFU Exchange of labour as I noticed that into it and I'm glad that I got to through the way we were worthwhile. Lahore Fort and Liberty Market. On the opening day of the I'll miss my Indian life as much as program, and our school was a people there did every chore on learn that. There's a big wide treated—like royalty. Each day was marked with a Conference we warily lobbied YPS won the first and second the German one, when I go part of it. I gave my name their own without feeling world out there and I have an very high level of discussion on around, talking to the other Besides the competitions, we prizes in art and the first prize in back. YPS is so much different to without even knowing what it embarrassed or ashamed. I got itch to go solve the puzzle! topics like the Middle East Crisis, actually meant. I came across delegates at the Hyderabad learnt much about Lahore and the English declamation. We also my German school. The school to know a lot from the country By Sajneet Mangat IX-E Crimean Crisis, Designer Babies International Conference Centre. the experience of this beautiful won the team trophy for art. We uniform, assembly, the way of Harold Oja, an exchange student and the lifestyle of the people. It etc. On various occasions the This certainly lifted our spirits for city, also known as 'The Walled came fourth in the GK quiz. teaching, hobbies in school, of YFU from Estonia. After made my mind set for a new life ALL PAKISTAN INTER-SCHOOL delegates got to hear words of we realised that behind those City' was unforgettable. Lahore By Reet Maggo and Tanveer those are all the things I've never interacting with him, envying his with new goals and meaning. ENGLISH AND URDU wisdom from high profile high heels and big words were has many beautiful monuments experienced in Germany. At the confidence and the experience This was the opportunity which DECLAMATION, QUIZ AND ART Mangat, VII-N diplomats of Pakistan. The delegates who had chosen not to see and places to visit and we beginning I didn't know whether which he had here at YPS, it our school has provided me. I'd COMPETITION competition was tough with to open the Study Guide. So managed to see some of them YPS AT ACMUN, LAHORE school here was better or worse made me think that I'd done the like to thank the school, and my premier schools of Pakistan and much the better for us! Our Trips are the best learning too. The Lahore Zoo, Minar -E- than Germany, but now I know I right thing by giving my name parents too, for supporting me September 11, 2014, saw YPS India including Yadavindra Public performance was all that experiences of life which teach Pakistan, Lahore Fort, Lahore can't compare those two for the program. I opted for throughout. take part in the ACMUN VI, the School (Patiala), Punjab Public Germany as my host country and mattered now. The day got us to handle situations in life. Minar and the Ranjit Singh schools, those two countries. By Satyam Bhardwaj, XII A team six students of Classes VII biggest High School Model School (Nabha), British Co-Ed I was all set to go. I got better and better. I actually Samadhi were some of them. and VIII went to Aitchison United Nations conference in (Patiala) and The Cathedral and YFU (Youth for information about the family HMUN INDIA, HYDERABAD started to have fun at something College, Lahore, for a GK quiz, We shall never forget this Pakistan, at the prestigious John Connon School (Mumbai). Understanding—the Exchange which was to host me before which had scared the living Aitchison College, Lahore. The Difficult and daunting tasks art competition and English wonderful experience as the Our students gained experience programme through which I leaving. I stayed with them for daylights out of me. conference showcased young change your perspective- they declamation. innumerable activities and of how this world functions and came) told us this, “It's not six weeks in a small town called minds at their debating best, on teach you things about yourself. The next three days were days competitions built a team spirit. got a chance to bridge the gap good, and it's not bad. It is just Holtrop, which was 8 km away Spread over 200 acres, Aitchison various topics of international You learn about strengths you filled with fierce formal Winning makes people glow in between the two neighbouring different.”, and now I know from the main city Aurich. They College is one of Pakistan's interest, as representatives of never knew you had! debating, making new contacts, the realisation that their hard countries. what they meant by saying that. welcomed me and made me feel largest educational institutes. On Preparing for my first mood swings, and going to bed work has got them so far, while the United Nations. By Lovneet Bhatt, XI-O I'll miss YPS, I'll miss all of you totally at ease with their friendly first setting eyes on the beautiful MUN—Harvard Model United in the wee hours of the losing makes them learn ways to and I hope, we'll have a great manner. While there I was architecture and lovely green A 12 member team Nations India—was a nerve- morning. It all eventually paid better themselves to the point of time in the following months involved in many activities like grounds, we were left accompanied by two teachers racking affair—and after doing off with our Head Girl Beeban excelling. We learned that we while I'm here. school, visiting old places. I also speechless. We were also given a went to Lahore. The delegation our homework, our delegation Rai and Deputy Head Boy must try to participate in more By Sophia Dietrich (Exchange took part in a Western Festival feel of true Punjabi hospitality. was treated with the warm of eight set out for Hyderabad. Himmat Tiwana winning “BEST student from Germany) where I stayed in a camp for 10

104 105 in an incredible country! Even THE GERMAN EXPERIENCE days. This made my stay even There was an air of mixed DELEGATE” at the Historic The boundaries did not seem to competitions without thinking hospitality that Pakistan is though I sometimes miss more exciting. I learned to be excitement and also the Security Council. Victory is exist as the friendship between about winning or losing, the famous for and was also taken Germany, my friends, and my Last summer I came to know independent and about dignity inevitable anxiety. euphoric if you work your heart the two schools was displayed experience alone makes it around Lahore to places like family a lot, I already know that about the YFU Exchange of labour as I noticed that into it and I'm glad that I got to through the way we were worthwhile. Lahore Fort and Liberty Market. On the opening day of the I'll miss my Indian life as much as program, and our school was a people there did every chore on learn that. There's a big wide treated—like royalty. Each day was marked with a Conference we warily lobbied YPS won the first and second the German one, when I go part of it. I gave my name their own without feeling world out there and I have an very high level of discussion on around, talking to the other Besides the competitions, we prizes in art and the first prize in back. YPS is so much different to without even knowing what it embarrassed or ashamed. I got itch to go solve the puzzle! topics like the Middle East Crisis, actually meant. I came across delegates at the Hyderabad learnt much about Lahore and the English declamation. We also my German school. The school to know a lot from the country By Sajneet Mangat IX-E Crimean Crisis, Designer Babies International Conference Centre. the experience of this beautiful won the team trophy for art. We uniform, assembly, the way of Harold Oja, an exchange student and the lifestyle of the people. It etc. On various occasions the This certainly lifted our spirits for city, also known as 'The Walled came fourth in the GK quiz. teaching, hobbies in school, of YFU from Estonia. After made my mind set for a new life ALL PAKISTAN INTER-SCHOOL delegates got to hear words of we realised that behind those City' was unforgettable. Lahore By Reet Maggo and Tanveer those are all the things I've never interacting with him, envying his with new goals and meaning. ENGLISH AND URDU wisdom from high profile high heels and big words were has many beautiful monuments experienced in Germany. At the confidence and the experience This was the opportunity which DECLAMATION, QUIZ AND ART Mangat, VII-N diplomats of Pakistan. The delegates who had chosen not to see and places to visit and we beginning I didn't know whether which he had here at YPS, it our school has provided me. I'd COMPETITION competition was tough with to open the Study Guide. So managed to see some of them YPS AT ACMUN, LAHORE school here was better or worse made me think that I'd done the like to thank the school, and my premier schools of Pakistan and much the better for us! Our Trips are the best learning too. The Lahore Zoo, Minar -E- than Germany, but now I know I right thing by giving my name parents too, for supporting me September 11, 2014, saw YPS India including Yadavindra Public performance was all that experiences of life which teach Pakistan, Lahore Fort, Lahore can't compare those two for the program. I opted for throughout. take part in the ACMUN VI, the School (Patiala), Punjab Public Germany as my host country and mattered now. The day got us to handle situations in life. Minar and the Ranjit Singh schools, those two countries. By Satyam Bhardwaj, XII A team six students of Classes VII biggest High School Model School (Nabha), British Co-Ed I was all set to go. I got better and better. I actually Samadhi were some of them. and VIII went to Aitchison United Nations conference in (Patiala) and The Cathedral and YFU (Youth for information about the family HMUN INDIA, HYDERABAD started to have fun at something College, Lahore, for a GK quiz, We shall never forget this Pakistan, at the prestigious John Connon School (Mumbai). Understanding—the Exchange which was to host me before which had scared the living Aitchison College, Lahore. The Difficult and daunting tasks art competition and English wonderful experience as the Our students gained experience programme through which I leaving. I stayed with them for daylights out of me. conference showcased young change your perspective- they declamation. innumerable activities and of how this world functions and came) told us this, “It's not six weeks in a small town called minds at their debating best, on teach you things about yourself. The next three days were days competitions built a team spirit. got a chance to bridge the gap good, and it's not bad. It is just Holtrop, which was 8 km away Spread over 200 acres, Aitchison various topics of international You learn about strengths you filled with fierce formal Winning makes people glow in between the two neighbouring different.”, and now I know from the main city Aurich. They College is one of Pakistan's interest, as representatives of never knew you had! debating, making new contacts, the realisation that their hard countries. what they meant by saying that. welcomed me and made me feel largest educational institutes. On Preparing for my first mood swings, and going to bed work has got them so far, while the United Nations. By Lovneet Bhatt, XI-O I'll miss YPS, I'll miss all of you totally at ease with their friendly first setting eyes on the beautiful MUN—Harvard Model United in the wee hours of the losing makes them learn ways to and I hope, we'll have a great manner. While there I was architecture and lovely green A 12 member team Nations India—was a nerve- morning. It all eventually paid better themselves to the point of time in the following months involved in many activities like grounds, we were left accompanied by two teachers racking affair—and after doing off with our Head Girl Beeban excelling. We learned that we while I'm here. school, visiting old places. I also speechless. We were also given a went to Lahore. The delegation our homework, our delegation Rai and Deputy Head Boy must try to participate in more By Sophia Dietrich (Exchange took part in a Western Festival feel of true Punjabi hospitality. was treated with the warm of eight set out for Hyderabad. Himmat Tiwana winning “BEST student from Germany) where I stayed in a camp for 10

104 105 ACHIEVERS BEYOND SCHOOL

Ikrab Ghai, of Class XI, won the 3rd Chandigarh Golf Club Junior Golf Gursobha Singh, of Class X, bagged four medals in two different show- Championship, held in January 2015. He was also the 2nd runners-up in jumping events in the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC), the 3rd Aloha Junior Golf Tournament held in August 2014, and in the IJGA New Delhi. He won an individual gold and a bronze medal in the Pre Qualifier held in October 2014. He was the runners-up in the 2nd CGA accumulator category and bagged two silver medals in the team and Juniors Golf Tounament held in September 2014 and in the 3rd CGA individual categories of normal jumping consisting of two rounds. He also Juniors Golf Tournament held in November 2014. achieved the 1st rank in the Delhi Horse Show, in the Nationals for Horse Riding at Jaipur, and in the International Riding Show at Holland. He is currently ranked as No 1 in Asia in his age categories.

Sagar Bains, of Class IX came first in the All India IPSC Tennis Gurbaaz Singh, of VII-T, won a gold and a silver medal in the show Championship-2014, held at Delhi. He was also the Runners-Up at the 60th jumping category at the Chandigarh horse show, held in June 2014. He National School Games, held at Karnataka in December 2014, at the also won a gold in the Delhi junior National Equestrian Competition Pakistan ITF Junior Tennis Championship and at the National AITA U-18 (Jumping), held in December 2014. Championship held at Sonepat this year. He was part of the 6 member tennis squad to be selected for the Jenesys Youth Exchange Programme, held in Japan in November 2014.

106 BEYOND BARRIERS, BEYOND BOUNDARIES...

YPS is different. It is not just a grew to love it. Playing for my school was another normal school, it is a place that opportunity I was thankful for, but Senior school changed me—with helps groom you, gain experience to get this opportunity I had to train daily games lessons where we were and makes you a man ready to face hard and practice daily. Going for made to run and play every the challenges of the outside world. various tournaments to represent sport—till I lost all my fat. The Spending 12 years of my life in a YPS was a privilege. It showed the opportunities were endless, from school like YPS has been an amazing fierce competition among schools to trekking after the midterm exams, experience. From class one to now, stay on top. And this made me work the yearly excursions and the this institution has moulded me, even harder to make my school optional trip during the winter improved me and made me a better proud. vacations to all the co-curricular human being. activities, the school just had so And here I am, passing out as the I remember myself in Class one—a much to offer. Head Boy of the school, a position I fat, chubby and reclusive child, with have worked hard for and am proud Looking back, I can't believe that 12 few friends. Making new friends to hold. To my juniors, I would like years of my school life have finally was difficult for me as I refused to to say, do not assume that anything come to an end. This school has talk to anyone I didn't know. But this is impossible, just because the world made me what I am today, I think a school brought about a change in says so. Work hard and the better person. There are many me, till now almost everyone is my impossible will be in your grasp. Do things that I learnt from YPS. The friend. not lose faith in your ability to fly, daily schedule, from the morning PT beyond barriers, beyond boundaries The Junior School was amazing—a to the assembly made me punctual; and beyond anyone's good place to grow and mature. The the fierce competition during the comprehension. teachers there gave me much inter-house events made me work encouragement and love. Leaving all hard to better myself; the co- Abhimanyu Mann that and coming to the Senior curricular events gave me the Class XII School in Class Six was very difficult. confidence to speak in front of I thought of the Senior School people; and the weekly tests made school as a place of intense me academically sound. competition and hard work and I

107 AT HOME IN INDIA THIS IS NOT A GOODBYE ...

I was just nine years, going to an changed until one day during I don't remember exactly when, but bad that I didn't know what to do I started my life at YPS in January of MUN (can't believe I made it this far pull it off or manage multiple things ordinary elementary school in South dinner; my dad suddenly asked “Do it was around January 2009, that I and what not to do. I suffered trying 2003. Back then I was a timid little without bragging about that!) and at once. But trust me you can! Also Korea when my family decided to you want to go back to India? I finally became a proud to find a better way to survive. I did boy, with a petrifying stage fear, from playing with balls made out of you will learn a lot about life and visit my uncle and aunt who were couldn't think, I just shouted out Yadavindrian. I met better people to not know how to study because the who could talk about cartoons for handkerchiefs to playing cricket in yourself in the process and it will be settled in India. I was excited “Yes!” stay with, and teachers who syllabus was not only from the hours. It has been twelve years now! the basketball court , playing wonderful. Now there might be because it was the first time that I understood my difficulties. After books provided by school but also football and even golf with a tennis times when parents feel that That's how it began. That's when ...and I can still talk about cartoons was going out of my homeland. joining YPS, school life was much from various other books which we ball. I know we weren't the first to academics are being affected and everything changed. for hours! but I feel the rest has When we reached Chandigarh my better and I started wanting to go kids did not know about. I had been play these games and something do not allow children to take part. changed significantly. The class cousins were waiting for us at the After a month of preparation I was to school. As time passed I was a thrown into a world of stress. assures me we will not be the last To them I say – Trust the school and teacher’s remarks in my first report door. The next few days we toured back in India. Initially I did not go to student of Grade eight, taking the Thankfully, my dad realized that the ones either. your child and just watch the card from class one describe me as across India. Everything was so new, school but went to a teacher who May exams when I was told that we education system in Korea did not growth. It will bedazzle you !I might “a quiet worker” and the last one or seemed new because all my life I taught me English. I, of course, did were going back to Korea. My heart suit me and decided to send me I will never forget all the fruitless no longer be in school, but when l from this year calls me “an all- had been in Korea. The people, not know a word. Indeed, I didn't broke because I was finally settled back to India. attempts to get a second ice cream hear about your achievements I shall rounder". weather, food, culture, surroundings even know the alphabet properly. after going through hard times and and running like mad all the way surely feel proud . So that's how I got back to India. I'm and every small thing was different Everything was tough, even I had my friends here that I didn't from my class on the top floor to back in YPS with my friends. I remember the first time I spoke in This is not goodbye , for I feel YPS from what was in Korea. I couldn't breathing seemed to be difficult at want to lose. But I had no choice. the mess window for the mouth Sometimes I see Korea as a foreign front of the school was in class two extends far beyond the walls of and I still can't express my feelings that time. Learning a new language watering samosa on Wednesdays. Life in Korea couldn't be more country rather than home. I'm and I just read out 8 lines about these exceptionally beautiful 21 coherently! After a week of going and settling in a country that I didn't Things have changed and though miserable. It was harder than comfortable with the surroundings milk. All the while I was up there I acres; it extends even beyond around India it was time for my belong to was harder than it we do not have the samosa or the settling in India. It was different. We here in India. When everthings are wasn't able to look up even once – international borders or any sort of family to go back to where we seemed. I was sent to a new school ice cream; we do have a swimming had exams four times a year. We hard for me I always have my and now, in the last four years physical barriers for that matter. We belonged. By the time we reached that had just opened. Going to a pool and even a golf green now. had multiple questions for all the friends and my family besides me. every time I have gone up to speak, I might not always stay here, but YPS the airport I did not want to leave school with people I couldn't subjects. Kids didn't study in school. I'm happier than ever. I can speak have not even carried a piece of This wonderful institution has will always be with us. Although the India. But I had to, taking memories communicate was a horrible They went to an academy after English and Hindi, which makes my paper along ( except of course when shaped and moulded me. To my back of the school the diary says I made in India along with me. experience. I could not understand school where they had to stay late life here in India way easier. There I have had to read out the prizes in juniors also it offers a tremendous that YPS lies in sector 51, but we all what the teachers were teaching. I We returned home. Soon my school into the night, studying. Eventually I might be few more to come, but the assembly. ) number of opportunities in the form know that where it really lies is was not able to answer questions reopened and again the routine became a part of them. I noticed YPS has now prepared me! of sports and co-curricular activities inside our hearts! people asked because I just couldn't I shall miss everything, everything started. Home - School – Tuitions. that people went to school just for To them I say- please! do make the understand what they were saying. Hyonju Oh from messing up in the “'just a Himmat Tiwana This was my daily routine since I the sake of graduating. The most out of those ! There will be Class IX minute” to winning the Harvard Class XII graduated kindergarten. It never situation I had been put into was so times when you think you cannot

108 109 AT HOME IN INDIA THIS IS NOT A GOODBYE ...

108 109 AITCHISON HOUSE

“It's hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” - Theodore Roosevelt.

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Manmohan Kaur Litt

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Gangesh Dhar Captain(Girls) Amanpreet Kaur Prefects Mahima Verma Nishttha Sharma

Sitting (Left To Right): Amanpreet Kaur, Ms Vaishaly Sharma (Senior House Faculty) Gangesh Dhar Standing (Left To Right): Kritendeep Kaur, Nishttha Sharma, Shaurya Dhawan, Abhimanyu Mann

110 111 AITCHISON HOUSE

“It's hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” - Theodore Roosevelt.

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Manmohan Kaur Litt

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Gangesh Dhar Captain(Girls) Amanpreet Kaur Prefects Mahima Verma Nishttha Sharma

Sitting (Left To Right): Amanpreet Kaur, Ms Vaishaly Sharma (Senior House Faculty) Gangesh Dhar Standing (Left To Right): Kritendeep Kaur, Nishttha Sharma, Shaurya Dhawan, Abhimanyu Mann

110 111 NALAGARH HOUSE

“Imagine with all your mind, believe with all your heart, and achieve with all your might.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms Harinder Kaur

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Jasamrit Singh Captain(Girls) Kudrat Kaur Waraich Prefects Roohanjyot Singh Puneet Singh

Sitting (Left To Right): Kudrat Kaur Waraich, Ms Harinder Kaur (House Master), Jasamrit Singh Standing (Left To Right): Roohanjyot Singh, Sandeep Kaur, Himmat Singh Tiwana, Puneet Singh

112 113 NALAGARH HOUSE

“Imagine with all your mind, believe with all your heart, and achieve with all your might.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms Harinder Kaur

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Jasamrit Singh Captain(Girls) Kudrat Kaur Waraich Prefects Roohanjyot Singh Puneet Singh

Sitting (Left To Right): Kudrat Kaur Waraich, Ms Harinder Kaur (House Master), Jasamrit Singh Standing (Left To Right): Roohanjyot Singh, Sandeep Kaur, Himmat Singh Tiwana, Puneet Singh

112 113 PATIALA HOUSE

“Domus quod vincit umbra : The House that defeats the shadow.”

HOUSE MASTER Mr. Sukirat Singh

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Noordeep Singh Captain(Girls) Deepshikha Kaur Anand Prefects Ashutosh Prashad Kaushal Satyam Bhardwaj

Sitting (Left To Right): Satyam Bhardwaj, Deepshikha Kaur Anand, Mr Sukirat Singh (House Master), Noordeep Singh, Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal Standing (Left To Right): Kajal Sharma, Simarjeet Singh, Aseem Vij, Sehraj Singh Randhawa, Huijin Jang

114 115 PATIALA HOUSE

“Domus quod vincit umbra : The House that defeats the shadow.”

HOUSE MASTER Mr. Sukirat Singh

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Noordeep Singh Captain(Girls) Deepshikha Kaur Anand Prefects Ashutosh Prashad Kaushal Satyam Bhardwaj

114 115 RANJIT HOUSE

“Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Manjit Kaur

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Arpan Singh Brar Captain(Girls) Gursaya Grewal Prefects Gurraj Singh Baidwan Jasleen Kaur Kahlon

Sitting (Left To Right): Gursaya Grewal, Ms Manjit Kaur (House Master), Arpan Brar Standing (Left To Right): Jaisveen Kaur, Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon

116 117 RANJIT HOUSE

“Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Manjit Kaur

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Arpan Singh Brar Captain(Girls) Gursaya Grewal Prefects Gurraj Singh Baidwan Jasleen Kaur Kahlon

Sitting (Left To Right): Gursaya Grewal, Ms Manjit Kaur (House Master), Arpan Brar Standing (Left To Right): Jaisveen Kaur, Gurraj Singh Baidwan, Jasleen Kaur Kahlon

116 117 TAGORE HOUSE

“Give me the strength to raise my mind high above little things and to learn to live with nobility, with courage and with truth.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Puneeta Sandhu

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Navdeesh Kohli Captain(Girls) Sukhanpreet Kaur Prefects Damanjeet Singh Anurag Singh Mann

Sitting (Left To Right): Sukhanpreet Kau, Ms Puneeta Sandhu (House Master), Navdeesh Kohli Standing (Left To Right): Damanjeet Singh, Anurag Singh Mann, Beeban Rai, Jaideep Dhillon

118 119 TAGORE HOUSE

“Give me the strength to raise my mind high above little things and to learn to live with nobility, with courage and with truth.”

HOUSE MASTER Ms. Puneeta Sandhu

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS Captain(Boys) Navdeesh Kohli Captain(Girls) Sukhanpreet Kaur Prefects Damanjeet Singh Anurag Singh Mann

Sitting (Left To Right): Sukhanpreet Kau, Ms Puneeta Sandhu (House Master), Navdeesh Kohli Standing (Left To Right): Damanjeet Singh, Anurag Singh Mann, Beeban Rai, Jaideep Dhillon

118 119 INTER-HOUSE CO-CURRICULAR REPORT

DATE EVENT CLASSES AH NH PH RH TH Feb 5 Inter-House Spelling Bee 6-7 4th 2nd 1st 3rd 5th Mar 5 Inter-House Literary Competition 8-9 3rd 2nd 5th 4th 1st Mar 12 Inter-House Poetry Recitation 6-7 4th 1st 2nd 5th 3rd Mar 19 Inter-House GK Quiz 8-9 2nd 3rd 5th 4th 1st April 12 Inter-House Declamation (Hindi/Punjabi) 8-9 1st 4th 2nd 5th 3rd April 16 Inter-House Maths Olympiad 6-7 3rd 5th 4th 1st 2nd April 30 Inter-House Debate (English) 8-9 3rd 5th 1st 2nd 4th May 7 Inter-House Computer Quiz 6-7 1st 5th 4th 2nd 3rd July 23 Inter-House Literary Competition 10, 11, 12 4th 5th 3rd 2nd 1st Aug 6 Inter-House GK Quiz 6-7 5th 3rd 4th 2nd 1st Aug 8 Inter-House Plays 6-12 1st 1st 4th 3rd 5th Aug 13 Inter-House Poetry Writing and Recitation 10, 11, 12 4th 3rd 5th 1st 2nd Aug 20 Inter-House Science Quiz 6-7 3rd 2nd 5th 1st 4th Aug 27 Inter-House Oxford Style Debate 10, 11, 12 5th 1st 4th 2nd 3rd Sep 3 Inter-House Computer Quiz 8-9 5th 2nd 3rd 1st 4th Sept 10 Inter-House Multi-Media Competition 10, 11, 12 1st 4th 5th 3rd 2nd Sept 10 Inter-House English Declamation 6-7 1st 4th 5th 3rd 2nd Sep 17 Inter-House Maths Olympiad 8-9 5th 3rd 4th 2nd 1st Sept 24 Inter-House GK Quiz 10, 11, 12 1st 3rd 5th 4th 2nd Oct 17 Inter-House Music Competition 6-12 4th 1st 5th 1st 3rd

120 121 INTER-HOUSE CO-CURRICULAR REPORT

120 121 BOARDING HOUSE REPORT

CHANDRAGUPTA HOUSE responsibilities of caring for children who may Entertainment is a very important part of every House Master: Dr. Bhupindra Mann well be away from home for the first time. boarding house and the YPS Boarding House is no Assistant House Master: Mr. Ajay Singh The promotion of equality and diversity is exception. The boarders enjoy a movie every AJIT HOUSE outstanding. The school recognises and values House Master: Mr. Parveen Singha Saturday night and other amenities like TV and Assistant House Master: Mrs. Ekta equality and diversity such that boarders benefit music system that are installed on each floor. They BOARDING HOUSE APPOINTMENTS from an atmosphere of inclusion and respect, and are taken every month to the cinemas. In addition Captain: Aseem Vij from the positive experience of being part of a to these regular events, the Boarding House also Prefects: Simarjeet Singh vibrant and active multi-cultural community. The organises special visits. The Chandragupta House Jaideep Dhillon Boarding House Prefects' Council helps in visited the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association maintaining discipline of the House by helping Stadium, Sector-10, to watch the match between The Boarding House of Yadavindra Public School the housemaster. The seniors are always on hand CLTA and Madrid Tennis Association, and to is an excellent facility that makes young people to motivate their juniors to do well in academics Sukhna Lake to be a part of the carnival that was feel safe, and at the same time supports them to as well as other activities. held there. Ajit house went to Panchkula Park and do their best not only in the field of education Dagshai Hills for a picnic. YPS has a very good catering facility. Breakfast, but also in their life. Pupils benefit from a range lunch (weekends) and dinner are exclusively made of excellent facilities, resources, and pastoral care. Thus, on the whole the YPS Boarding House has for the boarders. Fruit break and lunch on school Children form lifelong bonds with their peers and everything that a boarder wants and is a days are taken along with day boarders. The the faculty members who look after them. wonderful mix of academics, sports and co- meals are balanced nutritionally, with both curricular activities. The Boarding House teaches the boarders time vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. management because everything is organised in The menu ranges from Chinese, South Indian and time slots with fixed timings for meals, prep and even continental food. In addition, there are sports. Great value is placed upon personal several “special dinners” exclusively for the responsibility and consideration of others. boarders on special occasions.

The Boarding House staff treats the boarders as Boarders have been given access to a number of members of one large family. They take an active facilities which include wide variety of activities interest in their lives and encourage them to such as sports, art, dance and music. Our participate in studies, activities and community boarding house has some of the most promising service. Housemasters share with their assistants, players of the school. tutors and House matrons the duties and

122 123 BOARDING HOUSE REPORT

122 123 Class XI to their outgoing friends the dining hall, the eyes of one student. A kaleidoscopic flash of and seniors. Lovneet Bhatt, and all present there became images of a childhood spent on SidharthKabir and Jansher Singh teary with the nostalgic set-up the school premises, of the years anchored the event, keeping the done around the bonfire by the growing together, seemed to go fun and the pathos equally Class XI students. The cake- past the eyes of all students of balanced. cutting ceremony followed, with Class XII as they took their final the Head Boy and the Head Girl step — a long journey of almost The evening kicked off with cutting the cake to loud cheers 12 years for most of them. As various games like 'Guess Who' from all present. Everyone then they walked out of the gates of and 'Musical Chairs'. It was then gathered in groups around the YPS, officially having been bid followed by the 'Ramp Walk' for bonfire for a sumptuous dinner. adieu, they appeared to be the coveted title of "Best grappling with strong emotions, Dressed" which was won by The evening continued with of anticipation and the Gursaya Grewal and Kritendeep Jaisveen's melodious voice as she excitement for what lay ahead, Kaur, for girls, and Gurraj Singh sang one last time for an and of nostalgia as they left their and Damanjeet Chharrhan for audience at school. She was carefree days behind. boys. Huijin Jang won at the followed by Sophia Dietrich who game of musical chairs, beating gave a performance on the Gursaya Grewal. Arpan Brar, violin, which was applauded by Don't be dismayed at goodbyes, of lights twinkling over the Satyam Bharadwaj and Mehertaj everyone, and then Divyak Jain FAREWELL CLASS XII a farewell is necessary before hedges and trees, leading Class Bedi recieved prizes for being recited a poem he had written you can meet again and meeting XII, the distinguished guests of the most punctual students. about his memories in YPS. Class again, after moments or the evening, from the main XI also performed a song for the lifetimes, is certain for those entrance to the gym hall. After the games it was time for outgoing Class XII. who are friends. music and dance. Everybody – Richard Bach The evening, presided over by danced the night away to All this led up to the 'Final Step' the Principal, Mr RP Devgan, and popular Punjabi beats. where the Class XII students As the sun gave way to a clear the Vice-Principal, Mrs Anita night sky on November 22, were handed special mementos Kashyap, and organised by Mrs As the guests were asked to 2014, the YPS campus was by the Principal accompanied by Ekta and Mrs Manmohan Litt, gather around the area outside a few comments on each beautifully lit up with hundreds was a touching tribute from

124 125 Class XI to their outgoing friends the dining hall, the eyes of one student. A kaleidoscopic flash of and seniors. Lovneet Bhatt, and all present there became images of a childhood spent on SidharthKabir and Jansher Singh teary with the nostalgic set-up the school premises, of the years anchored the event, keeping the done around the bonfire by the growing together, seemed to go fun and the pathos equally Class XI students. The cake- past the eyes of all students of balanced. cutting ceremony followed, with Class XII as they took their final the Head Boy and the Head Girl step — a long journey of almost The evening kicked off with cutting the cake to loud cheers 12 years for most of them. As various games like 'Guess Who' from all present. Everyone then they walked out of the gates of and 'Musical Chairs'. It was then gathered in groups around the YPS, officially having been bid followed by the 'Ramp Walk' for bonfire for a sumptuous dinner. adieu, they appeared to be the coveted title of "Best grappling with strong emotions, Dressed" which was won by The evening continued with of anticipation and the Gursaya Grewal and Kritendeep Jaisveen's melodious voice as she excitement for what lay ahead, Kaur, for girls, and Gurraj Singh sang one last time for an and of nostalgia as they left their and Damanjeet Chharrhan for audience at school. She was carefree days behind. boys. Huijin Jang won at the followed by Sophia Dietrich who game of musical chairs, beating gave a performance on the Gursaya Grewal. Arpan Brar, violin, which was applauded by Don't be dismayed at goodbyes, of lights twinkling over the Satyam Bharadwaj and Mehertaj everyone, and then Divyak Jain FAREWELL CLASS XII a farewell is necessary before hedges and trees, leading Class Bedi recieved prizes for being recited a poem he had written you can meet again and meeting XII, the distinguished guests of the most punctual students. about his memories in YPS. Class again, after moments or the evening, from the main XI also performed a song for the lifetimes, is certain for those entrance to the gym hall. After the games it was time for outgoing Class XII. who are friends. music and dance. Everybody – Richard Bach The evening, presided over by danced the night away to All this led up to the 'Final Step' the Principal, Mr RP Devgan, and popular Punjabi beats. where the Class XII students As the sun gave way to a clear the Vice-Principal, Mrs Anita night sky on November 22, were handed special mementos Kashyap, and organised by Mrs As the guests were asked to 2014, the YPS campus was by the Principal accompanied by Ekta and Mrs Manmohan Litt, gather around the area outside a few comments on each beautifully lit up with hundreds was a touching tribute from

124 125 BIDDING ADIEU

Class XII-E Arpan Singh Brar Gagan Watts Jaideep Dhillon Jaisveen Kaur The Ranjit House Captain is an amazing A friendly person with a charming personality, A responsible Boarding House Prefect, Jaideep is The School Music Captain is the 'Nightingale of basketball player, who balances both sports and Gagan is loved by his juniors and peers alike the quintessential gentleman. He is a quiet YPS'. She is well known for her sweet and helpful academics with ease. person who loves spending time with his close nature and is loved by her juniors, who will friends. surely miss her charming voice and personality.

Aseem Vij Beant Chind Divyak Jain Jasamrit Singh Jasleen Kaur Kahlon Kudrat Waraich The Boarding House Captain is a carefree soul A sweet and well mannered individual, with a Popularly known as DJ, Divyak is an amazing 'The Gentle Giant' the Nalagarh House Captain is The Ranjit House Prefect is a sweet girl whom The Nalagarh House Captain is very helpful and with a generous heart. Aseem is well-liked by select group of well-chosen friends, Beant is, beat boxer. He is a very helpful and fun-loving the tallest person on the campus. His passion for everyone loves to talk to. She is always seen with enjoys having fun. She is, however, famous for everyone. however, well-liked by everyone. person. tennis rivals his love for studies. He is also a good a smile on her face. her position for 'never-bunking classes'. orator.

126 127 BIDDING ADIEU

126 127 Mahima Verma Maninder Singh Navi Bhadoo Prabhkaran Nagra Sandeep Kaur Puneet Singh A very hardworking girl, our AitchisonHouse Maninder is a very quiet and soft-spoken boy. He Navi is a happy-go-lucky person who is so busy Popularly known as Nagra, he is a very Informally known as Sandy, Sandeep held the The Nalagarh House Prefect is an amazing Prefect has lived up to all her responsibilities. is a role model for his juniors. enjoying his present that he hasn't given a responsible student and is still remembered for responsibility of being the School Sports drummer. An enthusiastic individual, his She is very friendly and is determined to do well thought to his future. He is an ace footballer and reciting Dr Faustus to good effect. Captain. Her remarkable achievements in contribution towards music is well-appreciated. in life. an excellent swimmer. rowing has inspired one and all.

Sanchit Grover Simarjeet Singh Ramandeep Preet Kamal Yogesh Bansal Ambitious and motivated, Sanchit is always Popularly known as 'Baraielly', don't ask why? He He is very quiet, with a charming personality and This Nalagarian is a bubbly girl, with a bright Known as 'the stud' amongst his batchmates, smiling. He is a person who is highly respected is quiet and keeps to himself. He is, however, an is known as 'Desi' amongst his batchmates. smile always on her face. She is popular amongst Yogesh is popular with all.. by his juniors who all look up to him. important part of almost all school teams.. her juniors and teachers.

128 129 Mahima Verma Maninder Singh Navi Bhadoo Prabhkaran Nagra Sandeep Kaur Puneet Singh A very hardworking girl, our AitchisonHouse Maninder is a very quiet and soft-spoken boy. He Navi is a happy-go-lucky person who is so busy Popularly known as Nagra, he is a very Informally known as Sandy, Sandeep held the The Nalagarh House Prefect is an amazing Prefect has lived up to all her responsibilities. is a role model for his juniors. enjoying his present that he hasn't given a responsible student and is still remembered for responsibility of being the School Sports drummer. An enthusiastic individual, his She is very friendly and is determined to do well thought to his future. He is an ace footballer and reciting Dr Faustus to good effect. Captain. Her remarkable achievements in contribution towards music is well-appreciated. in life. an excellent swimmer. rowing has inspired one and all.

128 129 Class XII-N Akashdeep Singh Aman Preet Kaur Beeban Rai Damanjeet Singh Chharrhan Deepshikha Kaur Anand Even tempered, sensitive and sweet. He will be The Aitchison House Captain is a very quiet The School Head Girl is a vivacious person who is This society bird is seen more outside the class The Patiala House Captain is popularly known as missed. person. Known as 'The little power pack', she's always busy doing something or the other for than inside it. He's a very good sport, generous Sahiba'. She's a chirpy person with a great sense devoted to the welfare of her house and very her House or school. Our 'Miss Genius' is a good and fun-loving. You'll usually find him with his of style. She is also known to be the 'Gossip particular about discipline in school. cager and an excellent orator. She's also a social juniors who all look up to him for advice and Queen' of YPS. worker with a conscience and has motivated help, both freely given. many to follow in her footsteps.

Ameen Guron Anurag Singh Mann Arunam Prasad Gurinder Singh Gurraj Singh Baidwan Gursaya Grewal She is a wonderful soccer player and a very The Tagore House Prefect is popularly known as The school cricket team captain is popularly Popularly known as 'Garry', this young man The Ranjit House Prefect is a gentleman. He's an The Ranjit House Captain has a cute face and a warm-hearted girl who always has a bright smile 'BABA'. This energetic personality is always known as A.P. and has led the school team to leaves everybody awestruck by his exploits on ace hockey player and very fond of Punjabi sweet voice. This girl can make anybody smile on on her face. This girl will face any obstacle and found guiding his juniors who will surely miss his many victories. We wish him continued success the sports field. He has made YPS very proud music. a bad day. She's fun-loving and is always get through with the same smile. We wish her all advice. in the future. with his amazing athletic skills and we look cracking bad jokes, which are sometimes even the best for the future. forward to seeing him win an Olympics medal funny. She's a good footballer and the vice- one day. captain of the school soccer team, and also has a passion for writing poetry. 130 131 Class XII-N Akashdeep Singh Aman Preet Kaur Beeban Rai Damanjeet Singh Chharrhan Deepshikha Kaur Anand Even tempered, sensitive and sweet. He will be The Aitchison House Captain is a very quiet The School Head Girl is a vivacious person who is This society bird is seen more outside the class The Patiala House Captain is popularly known as missed. person. Known as 'The little power pack', she's always busy doing something or the other for than inside it. He's a very good sport, generous Sahiba'. She's a chirpy person with a great sense devoted to the welfare of her house and very her House or school. Our 'Miss Genius' is a good and fun-loving. You'll usually find him with his of style. She is also known to be the 'Gossip particular about discipline in school. cager and an excellent orator. She's also a social juniors who all look up to him for advice and Queen' of YPS. worker with a conscience and has motivated help, both freely given. many to follow in her footsteps.

Ameen Guron Anurag Singh Mann Arunam Prasad Gurinder Singh Gurraj Singh Baidwan Gursaya Grewal She is a wonderful soccer player and a very The Tagore House Prefect is popularly known as The school cricket team captain is popularly Popularly known as 'Garry', this young man The Ranjit House Prefect is a gentleman. He's an The Ranjit House Captain has a cute face and a warm-hearted girl who always has a bright smile 'BABA'. This energetic personality is always known as A.P. and has led the school team to leaves everybody awestruck by his exploits on ace hockey player and very fond of Punjabi sweet voice. This girl can make anybody smile on on her face. This girl will face any obstacle and found guiding his juniors who will surely miss his many victories. We wish him continued success the sports field. He has made YPS very proud music. a bad day. She's fun-loving and is always get through with the same smile. We wish her all advice. in the future. with his amazing athletic skills and we look cracking bad jokes, which are sometimes even the best for the future. forward to seeing him win an Olympics medal funny. She's a good footballer and the vice- one day. captain of the school soccer team, and also has a passion for writing poetry. 130 131 Harmeet Brar Huijin Jang Jaskawal Singh Bedi Shivpratap Singh Sukhanpreet Kaur Tajinder Singh Popularly known by his surname, this gent is Our Deputy Head Girl has won the hearts of He's a happy-go-lucky person, always with a The horse-rider of the class is popularly known The Tagore house captain is blessed with a This young man is passionate about fashion and friendly with his juniors and has a charming everybody with her charming personality. You'll naughty smile on his face. We wish him the best as 'Sabu'. He's a very popular person who is beautiful voice. She does a wonderful job when is always being chased by teachers to get back to personality. When he suddenly goes missing he's always find her inside or around the art room. for life. bound to do well in life because of his positive it comes to co-curricular activities. She's always class, or simply to get a haircut. You'll ALWAYS usually found to be asleep in the Boarding She loves making funny faces and has amazing attitude. found with a smile on her face. find him outside the class. House. photography skills. She's loaded with talent and is also the captain of the school football team.

Class XII-O Kanwar Heer Singh Prabhkaran Singh Ravneet Kaur Sandhu Abhimanyu Saharan Abhimanyu Mann A good footballer, he is a fun-loving person. A very serious person when it comes to A very quiet person who loves art, reading books A kind-hearted soul, he is liked by all. The School Head Boy is a hardworking student You'll mostly find him in the corridors laughing academics. He is well-liked by all his peers. and pottery. She aspires to become a writer. We who took his role as a role model for others very around with his friends. wish her all the luck for the future. seriously. A soft-heart with a tough exterior, he is known most for his exploits on the basketball court.

132 133 Harmeet Brar Huijin Jang Jaskawal Singh Bedi Shivpratap Singh Sukhanpreet Kaur Tajinder Singh Popularly known by his surname, this gent is Our Deputy Head Girl has won the hearts of He's a happy-go-lucky person, always with a The horse-rider of the class is popularly known The Tagore house captain is blessed with a This young man is passionate about fashion and friendly with his juniors and has a charming everybody with her charming personality. You'll naughty smile on his face. We wish him the best as 'Sabu'. He's a very popular person who is beautiful voice. She does a wonderful job when is always being chased by teachers to get back to personality. When he suddenly goes missing he's always find her inside or around the art room. for life. bound to do well in life because of his positive it comes to co-curricular activities. She's always class, or simply to get a haircut. You'll ALWAYS usually found to be asleep in the Boarding She loves making funny faces and has amazing attitude. found with a smile on her face. find him outside the class. House. photography skills. She's loaded with talent and is also the captain of the school football team.

132 133 Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal Gangesh Dhar Himmat Singh Tiwana Mehartaj Singh Bedi Maheep Sehgal Nisthha Sharma An aspiring Indian Armed Forces Officer, this Popularly known as "MACHHI" amongst his The Deputy Head Boy of the school is an easy –'Mr Bedi', as he is known to all, is a cheerful An excellent football player Maheep is carefree The Aitchison House Prefect is a sweet and a Patiala House Prefect is fun-loving and well batch mates, he is a very studious person and going person with a great sense of humor. A individual who is loved by his peers, juniors and and easy going. He believes in enjoying the cheerful person, one can always see her helping known for his sharp wit and philosophical also a very dedicated and sincere House Captain. dramatist and orator par excellence he vies with teachers alike for his entertaining nature and present and is a great asset to Nalagarh House. others. speeches. With his hardworking abilities and the best of the stars of Hollywood. He's also positive attitude. He is particularly awesome determination he is sure to do well in life. known for his love of alternate rock music. He when he dons his 'bhangra avatar'. will be missed in School.

Hrithik Parmar Kajal Sharma Kritendeep Kaur Navdeesh Kohli Noordeep Singh Roohanjyot Singh Sidhu He is a studious boy who will make a name for The School Co-curricular Captain is a remarkable The School Environment Captain is a diehard The Tagore House Captain lives life to the fullest. The Patiala House Captain is a dynamic livewire. The Nalagarh House Prefect is an amazing himself in the field of science. He is also a person, always seen with a smile on her face. She 'One Direction' fan. Always in a cheerful mood, He always spends quality time with his batch The 'moustache king' is an amazing football dancer and an excellent hockey player. With his member of the school hockey team. is known for her helpful nature and is liked by she is also a kind-hearted person who is liked by mates and loves to play cricket, even if it is often player, and is always seen spreading joy and unique dress sense and sweet smile, he's been a one and all. all her juniors. only in the basketball court. laughter. fixture at school and will be sorely missed. What most people don't know is that he's a softie at heart.

134 135 Ashutosh Prasad Kaushal Gangesh Dhar Himmat Singh Tiwana Mehartaj Singh Bedi Maheep Sehgal Nisthha Sharma An aspiring Indian Armed Forces Officer, this Popularly known as "MACHHI" amongst his The Deputy Head Boy of the school is an easy –'Mr Bedi', as he is known to all, is a cheerful An excellent football player Maheep is carefree The Aitchison House Prefect is a sweet and a Patiala House Prefect is fun-loving and well batch mates, he is a very studious person and going person with a great sense of humor. A individual who is loved by his peers, juniors and and easy going. He believes in enjoying the cheerful person, one can always see her helping known for his sharp wit and philosophical also a very dedicated and sincere House Captain. dramatist and orator par excellence he vies with teachers alike for his entertaining nature and present and is a great asset to Nalagarh House. others. speeches. With his hardworking abilities and the best of the stars of Hollywood. He's also positive attitude. He is particularly awesome determination he is sure to do well in life. known for his love of alternate rock music. He when he dons his 'bhangra avatar'. will be missed in School.

134 135 Satyam Bhardwaj Shaurya Dhawan The Patiala House Prefect is a crazy, fun-loving The School Co-Curricular Captain, popularly boy, always with a prank up his sleeve. He'll known as “ANDY” is in a class of his own and surely be missed by all his juniors. lives up to his motto of enjoying every moment of his life.

Sehraj Singh Randhawa Udaibir Singh Sidhu The Sports Captain of the school is an excellent A very quiet and a shy person one can always athlete, who is also the Captain of the school find him with his head buried deep in books. We football team. A gregarious person, he is always wish him the best of luck for his future. seen laughing and joking with his group of friends.

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