FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” - Albert Camus

Hola Royalites!

The 14th issue of ‘Royal Mirror’ showcases the coming of age of every sapling planted at the anvil of this academic session amidst a kaleidoscope of accomplishments. The autumnal session commenced with myriad ventures besides hosting the prestigious Far East Zone Swimming Competition. We also took immense pride in establishing the awe-inspiring presence of the legendary icon Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala into our midst. We then joined hands to revel in the throes of celebratory fervor in the spate of the festive season. The much awaited NASA Trip was consummated with resounding success and encouraging prospects. Furthermore, the school celebrated Rashtriya Swachata Divas by participating in the cleanliness campaign, ‘Cleanathon’. Last but not the least, our school proudly hosted the first ever inter school RGS Model United Nation where numerous eloquent speakers from different schools displayed their debating finesse to glory. We are sure that such exemplary treasure trove of positive attitude, hard work, sustained efforts and innovative ideas exhibited by our talented peers will surely stir the mind of the readers and take them to the surreal world of unalloyed joy and pleasure.

Happy Reading!

Ashlesha Amar

IN THIS ISSUE

Tiger Fest FEZ Swimming Competition Halloween

Children’s Day, Antar Prerna, Annual Sport, US Trip, RGS MUN, Night Sojourn, Declamation Competition, CBSE Induction Programme, Esteemed Guests and more...... Editor Teacher Editor Layout & Design Cover Photo Ashlesha Amar Mandakini Dasgupta Manabendra Deka Apurba K Nath

Royal December 2016 Mirror 2 Royal Global School ranked Assam’s No.1 Day-cum- Boarding School in the Education World India School Rankings Awards 2016.

Royal Global School Congratulates Dr. Shayama Chona, Principal Advisor RGS

Dr. Shayama Chona was conferred with the prestigious White Swan is a brain child of Soul – A part of Asia ‘MOST INFLUENTIAL EDUCATIONIST IN INDIA’ One, the leading international media house of URS award at “Celebrating 69 – Pride of the Nation” and International. URS international is a fraction of UWG- “India’s Most Influential Education Brand & Leader United World Group holdings LLC, which is a business 2015–16 – Asia One White Swan Awards” on 3rd conglomerate present in UAE, Singapore and India. September 2016 in Mumbai. Here’s wishing you many more accolades in the years to come!!!!

Royal 3 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS J.P. Agarwala Commemorated

n 2nd September 2016, Royal Global School took icon of Assam followed by the unveiling ceremony. Othe opportunity of unveiling the bust of noted Mrs. Das appreciated this noble endeavor and Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and encouraged the young children to know more about film maker from Assam - Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad this famous personality. She further stated that age Agarwala in the school premises. Witnessing this is just a number when it came to accomplishing fortuitous occasion were his daughter, Mrs. Satyashree success in life as she cited her father’s instance Das and her son Rupmanta Das. Royalites put up a who penned down his first play at the age of 14, special programme to pay homage to this famous which was subsequently screened as a feature film.

RASHTRIYA SWACHHTA DIVAS

n 29th September 2016, Royal Global School Oparticipated in a clean-up drive as part of ‘Rashtriya Swachhta Divas’-- a novel initiative observed on 2nd October every year in association with NDTV who aimed at creating a mass clean-up movement across India by organizing ‘Cleanathon’-- a 12 hour televised event. Mr. A.K. Pansari, Chairman RGS, actively heralded the group comprising of nearly 100 students from Grades VIII to XI, attired in their respective house T-shirts, a cap and track pants

Royal December 2016 Mirror 4 EVENTS TIGER FEST

n 10th November 2016, Royal Global School Sanctuary Asia Founder Editor Mr. Bittu Sahgal was the Ohosted the annual Tiger Fest in its premise in Chief Facilitator of the Tiger Fest. Mr. Abhijit Rabha, association with The Kids for Tigers, an initiative of PCCF, KAAC was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Sanctuary Asia and Aircel. The theme for the Tiger Besides, other environmentalists and conservationists Festival this year was - ‘Back to Nature’ in lieu of which like Mr. Andy Merk, a German wildlife photographer a host of naturalists and conservationists from different and conservationist based in Thailand, Ms. Lailani countries came forward to interact with the students. Fouad, a French national working with elephants in Other activities included a ‘Conservation Quiz’ and Thailand, Mr. Karunakara Reddy, Chairman & MD, an ‘Art in Conservation,’ an exhibition of some of the SMAAT India, and Pradeep Karuturi, coordinator, finest artistic interpretations of nature conservation Walk for Water also attend the Tiger Fest and from the modern era. A ‘Film Festival’ of conservation participated in the panel discussions on “Wildlife documentaries to acquaint the participants with a Crime & Control” and “Water Crisis”. global perspective on conservation issues was one of The fest was attended by students from different the highlights of the Tiger Fest. schools of the city.

Royal 5 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS RGS MUN

oyal Global School held its first ever inter-school blazing array of debates on diversified topics ranging RModel United Nations conference from the 4th-6th from Women’s rights in Islamic countries, Land rights November 2016. With about 150 delegates participating of Indigenous Minorities, the Gulf War 1990 to Indo- from in and around the city, the Organizing Committee Pak relations. The session proved to be an enriching amalgamated a clever mix of five committees: experience for the delegates who blended three intense SOCHUM, SPECPOL, ECOSOC, HSC and Lok days of debate, diplomacy with a generous dose of fun. Sabha, and the Press Corps. What ensued was a trail

Aero-Modeling

n 19th November 2016, a workshop on Aeromodeling Owas conducted at Royal Global School by one of the pioneers in this domain - “Aerosports” under the wing of Aeromodeling Association of India. Students from Grades V-VIII attended this informative session where they were apprised with basic Aeromodeling and designing techniques. They also tried their luck in designing a flying model under the skillful aegis of the resource person of Aerosports. Students were further taught about the four important forces i.e Lift, Thrust, Drag and Weight which are the four most important parameters of designing any flying object.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 6 EVENTS Halloween n 28th October 2016, the Primary Wing of RGS the campus on a fun filled rampage as they hankered Oushered in the spirit of Halloween with great fervor. for ‘Trick or Treat’ wherein they were swamped with The young Royalites were apprised of the concept and delicious candies and other tasty treats.Thereafter, emergence of this festive event -that has now acclaimed Principal Mrs Anubha Goyal addressed a gathering of worldwide rage-through an orientation video after the brethren with her sage advice while the children which students attired in spooky attires went around were in for yet another spooky treat of Ghost Stories.

Royal 7 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS Children’s Day hildren’s Day was celebrated with much gaiety and Shraddhanjali Kanan Park. A few others attended a day Cfervor by the Royalites on 12th November 2016. long orientation program with inmates of Snehalaya & The teachers lined up an array of fun-filled activities Child Friendly School (CFS). and the campus was buzzing with anticipation. The On 12th November 2016, Tiny Tots of RGS came children’s excitement knew no bounds as they set to school attired in colorful getups to celebrate off to different destinations to spend a glorious and Children’s Day. They shared tasty and Healthy food memorable time. The 2nd & 3rd Graders watched with one another besides splurging their hearts out on an animated movie based on the life of Shrimanta the lip smacking cake given on behalf of the school. Shankardeva followed by a sumptuous picnic at the

Diwali at RGS

oung Royalites of the Primary Wing Ycelebrated Diwali with great pomp and grandeur on 28th October 2016. Students took up myriad activities to mark the onset of the Festival of Lights. The Primary wing students got down to decorating Diyas in vibrant hues that were later also embellished. This was followed by a Rangoli- Making Competition that witnessed many enthusiastic participants raring to showcase their artistic flair with colors. The activities aimed at untapping the creative potential of young learners and encourage them to embrace the various festive fervor prevailing in our country.

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Teacher’s Day n 5th September, 2016, Royalites celebrated about a holistic ambience of learning to the students. OTeacher’s Day with great zeal and fervor. The In her address, the Principal, Mrs Anubha Goyal theme for this year’s event was ‘Retro’-an ode to the expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the teachers of yesteryears. Teachers took it in their stride and arrived RGS for having extended their support in shaping up in colorful attires that were in vogue during that age. leaders of tomorrow. In his message to the teachers, the They were escorted by the students through a ramp Chairman, Mr A. K Pansari conveyed his appreciation flanked by banners showcasing Bollywood stars. and hoped that they would continue striving towards The program then ensued with a diaspora of Dance bringing about innovative ideas of transforming RGS and Song performances on foot tapping numbers into the one of the best institutions of the country. that kept the audience enthralled. The second The program concluded with the distribution of leg of the celebration showcased a movie titled prizes to those teachers who have carved a niche with Chalk & Duster which portrayed the trials and their relentless dedication and have worked beyond tribulations a teacher overrides in order to bring their call of duty followed by a sumptuous lunch.

Royal 9 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS Night Sojourn @ School rade III Royalites spent a night in the school Early next morning, they set forth to connect Gcampus on 4th November 2016. This initiative was with Nature as they strolled around the school introduced to instill a sense of independence as well campus accompanied with some exercise. A hearty as feeling of oneness amongst the peers. The students breakfast then ensued followed by a trip to the were treated to a sumptuous lunch followed by a trip to zoo where the kids explored the wild creatures Balaji Mandir. They spent the rest of the evening jamming and their habitats. The children finally returned around a bon fire before settling down for a good movie. home with sated hearts and cherished memories.

he Royalites of 2nd Grade followed suit and spent Early next morning, they set out on a stroll amidst Ta memorable night at the school premise on 25th the lush greenery of the school campus. As the day November 2016. A medley of fun filled activities progressed, they honed their creative faculties and was lined up for the young ones –Dumb Charades, embarked upon a volley of competitions comprising Passing the Parcel, Fire in the Mountains, Races of Poster-Making Competitions, T-Shirt Painting, and the like. The merry marking concluded with Fish-Making and Thanksgiving Activities, each a sumptuous dinner followed by a movie ‘Matilda’. aimed at evoking the artist inside every child.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 10 EVENTS CBSE INDUCTION PROGRAMME day long Induction Programme for Principals of Mrs. Sugandh Sharma, Additional Director, Delhi on ANewly Affiliated Schools under CBSE was held CBSE’s Role in Education. Dr. Sanyam Bharadwaj Joint at Royal Global School on 29th September, 2016. Secretary & OSD, NEET, apprised the audience about The programme was conducted by Ms. Sugandh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test as well as other Sharma, Additional Director, CBSE Delhi, Dr. such competitive examinations and their significance Sanyam Bharadwaj, Joint Secretary & OSD, NEET. in the building up of a child’s progressive career. Mr. Sanjib Das, Regional Officer, CBSE Guwahati The Regional Officer, CBSE Guwahati Mr. and Mr. Ram Veer also attended the session. Sanjib Das took over and acquainted the gathering In her welcome speech the Principal of about the indispensible role of the Regional Office Royal Global School, Mrs. Anubha Goyal extended in effective disbursement of academic functions her heartiest welcome to all the guests and the in various schools across the region as well as the principals of the various newly affiliated schools of importance of the e-CBSE portal in making the process the region under CBSE and stated that education of coordination much simpler and more effective. can be incorporated as a multi-faceted formal and Mrs. Sugandh Sharma further spoke about the informal tool of empowerment in today’s world. She Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and further reiterated that the role of the educator is most the role of the principals in ensuring that it is implemented vital as it is the tool that translates knowledge into in its true sense and the tremendous success it has wisdom which in turn metamorphoses into success. encountered after having been incorporated by CBSE. The session began with a self-introduction by all the Principals followed by a session conducted by

Story Telling eadway - d Intel Club organised a Story Telling HCompetition on 4th September 2016 as part of pre -Teachers’ Day celebration. The participants weaved beautiful yarns of tales and were judged on the basis of their voice modulations and expression of words. Anusha Bharadwaj of Grade III bagged the first prize.

Royal 11 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS Declamation Competition n 18th November 2016, the middle wing of RGS history of mankind. The participants were adjudged Obore witness to an exemplary display of poise, wit by D’Com Bhuyan who congratulated the students for and oratory finesse as students of Grades VII and VIII put having shed off their inhibitions and walked on stage on a stellar performance in an Inter-Class Declamation with such gaiety and confidence. He further went on Competition. What ensued was a mesmerizing hour of to appraise the gathering with some finer nuances of narrative excellence as each student strode onstage and oratory execution so that it helps them enhance their delivered an impressionable speech that were hitherto performance to greater degrees in the years to come. spoken by great leaders of the world and changed the

Inter School Quiz

he 2nd APJ Abdul Kalam Inter-School Quiz Competition Twas held at Royal Global School on 25th October 2016. The event is annually staged to pay homage to our former President, the dynamic and truly gifted Late Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam. Eleven teams from some of the leading schools across the city participated in the mind-boggling quizzing session. The competition was skillfully conducted by Tridip Bora, a well-known quiz master of Guwahati. Maharishi Vidhya Mandir , Borsajai emerged as Champion while Maharishi Vidhya Mandir , Silpukuri bagged the Runners –up Trophy.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 12 EVENTS Read Programme n 26th November, 2016, Ms. Vanitha Venkataraman, and bring about a positive change in each child. Oheld a workshop with the English teachers of Grades The School shall also implement reading hour IV to XII on the Book Reading Programme introduced in for all teaching and non-teaching staff, along with the school. The idea was to inculcate the habit of reading the students, every Thursday from 8:00am to 8:45am. from the very early age, which will help expand the vocabulary of students, enhance their general knowledge

eeping in sync with the objective of the Read prestigious awards bestowed upon this talented KProgram, a breathtaking collage was curated novelist. The endeavor was skillfully engineered by on noted author V.S. Naipul wherein some of his Nimisha Patra (Grade XI-E) under the supervison famous works were showcased besides charting of Angshurekha Choudhury, HOD English Dept. out some of his noteworthy quotes as well as the

Universal Children’s Day & Children’s Rights n lieu of Universal Children’s Day celebrated on collage that exhibited the timeless innocence of I20th November every year, RGS endeavored to childhood and how it is impugned by dark forces of reinstate the prominence of the protection & upkeep society. This task was steered under the supervision of Children’s Rights through a thought-provoking of Ms Suman Bhuyan, HOD Biology RGS.

Royal 13 Mirror December 2016 EVENTS Literary Club he much sought-after club witnessed a plethora for an engrossing story-telling session. The raconteur Tof creative accomplishments each aimed at further apprised the club members of the finer incorporating an inherent passion for the language nuances of story writing which they incorporated besides construction of vocabulary and flair for writing. in the following club sessions by penning down On 28th October 2016, the club invited Mrs beautiful tales which they narrated during club session. Purnima Das, Retd Vice-Principal of Arya College

Yoga Club uring September-November 2016, the members of The aim of incorporating these Asanas Dthis club encouraged students to practise several into one’s life is to adopt a healthy lifestyle, Asanas such as Baka Asana, Shirsha Asaana, Natraj flush out toxins and negative aura and revitalize Asana, Parvat Asaana, Chakra Asaana, Utpad Asaana, physical, mental and spiritual faculties besides Pashchimuta Asaana, Hala Asaana, Surya Namaskar improving posture, flexibility and concentration. and finally some effective Meditation Practice.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 14 GUESTS Antar Prerna 2016 n 7th September 2016, the senior students of RGS into him. Though a doctor by profession, he transformed Oand RGI were addressed by Dr. Pramod Kumar into a successful entrepreneur to incorporate what he Sharma, Director, Pratiksha Hospitals, Guwahati as had learned abroad. He wanted the people of North East part of a Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship titled to be benefited by the concept of Reproductive Tourism “Antar Prerna 2016” which was practised in other countries. Hence Pratiksha Dr. P. K. Sharma a doctor by profession, established Hospital was established. Later, he interacted with the “Pratiksha “, a specialty IVF hospital , the only one of students and answered their queries with great panache. its kind in the Northeast. Dr. Sharma explained what entrepreneurship is all about and how it was imbibed

ntar Prerna” - an Entrepreneurial Journey “Awas unveiled in the school campus on 15th November 2016 when Mr. Bavar Lal Agarwal -a 65 year old entrepreneur was invited to the RGS premise to address the students. Mr Agarwal is the President of Bharath Vikas Parishad and also steerheads many more social organizations. Mr Agarwal presented a small discourse on Small Business Enterprises and shared his experiences with the students. The event proved entertaining and lively owing to his immaculate humour and wisdom.

ntar Prerna” hosted yet another scintillating “Aepisode with Mr. Arun Dutta on 24th November 2016. Mr. Dutta- a Post Graduate in Marketing & Communication, with 24 years of experience in automotive industry addressed the students on “Business Communication”. The event proved to be one of a kind as it interspersed speech with audio visual slideshows wherein the key notes of Business Communication and Advertising was explained. Mr Dutta further emphasized upon the role and importance of Advertising in contemporary world. The students were seen enlivened by the programme.

Royal 15 Mirror December 2016 GUESTS Adil Hussain oyalites cherished the much awaited in-campus Rvisit by prominent actor Mr. Adil Hussain. What ensued was an entertaining and effective tete-a-tete with the thespian who regaled his audience with stories of his love for bike rides across the country as well as his experience of sharing screen-space with renowned actors, his love for theatre and last but certainly not the least, his significant role in ‘Life of Pi’.

Ruskin Bond “It’s Courage, not Luck that takes us through to the end of the road.” n 22nd October 2016, Royalites from Grades IV Nature, Mr Bond entertained queries from the young O – VIII interacted with renowned author Ruskin fans regarding his personal life as well as his life as an Bond at D’Royal Colosseum. author with great elan and stated that it was good to What ensued was an engrossing session write something each day and to also pen down one’s with the versatile and multi-talented author who dreams. He also read out a few of his self-composed won the audience’s hearts with his witty repartees poems which the children could easily relate to. and informal demeanor. A self-confessed lover of

Royal December 2016 Mirror 16 GUESTS Jerry Pinto “Life has a way of molding the person you want to be, only thing that is required is recognition.” oyal Global School was graced by the visit of the student’s life. He considered reading to be the ‘fertilizer’ Rfamous author, poet and journalist Mr. Jerry Pinto of the mind. He also encouraged the children to try on the 22nd October 2016. The winner of Windham their hand in writing and reinventing their stories for Campbell Prize 2016 for his much acclaimed novel themselves besides sharing tips to memorize facts. ‘Em and the Big Hoom’, the free-lance journalist and Mr. Pinto asked the children to observe and absorb children fiction writer participated in an enriching to learn and produce and stated that being aware interactive session and shared his ideas on the way in of situations around us is the key to one’s success. which ‘Reading Habit’ can enhance every aspect of a

Jahnavi Baruah “The Phoenix must burn to emerge.” ahnavi Baruah, noted author and winner of ‘Man her writing in future. She encouraged the children to JAsian Literary Prize’ for her novel ‘Rebirth’, visited inculcate the habit of reading as it gives one the ability Royal Global School on 24th October 2016 where she to think beyond oneself, to be a person with opinion, to recounted her experiences of being an avid reader as be transformed into a thoughtful person and to learn a child and how this habit has changed the direction how to feel. According to her, reading triggers a chain of her life. A doctor by profession, Dr. Baruah begun of thoughts. The session concluded with an interesting writing after the birth of her child. She considers exchange of ideas as questions were put forth by children reading as an avenue of escape into another world, a to the author about her life, career and future projects. scope to imagine and an added advantage which led to

Royal 17 Mirror December 2016 GUESTS Dr Haralu

n the 22nd September 2016, Dr. Megolazo Haralu University located in Central Kentucky takes pride in the Ovisited RGS to brief the children of Grades XI and world class level education system provided by them at a XII (Science, Commerce and Humanities) about the on cost much lesser than other contemporary Universities goings at Campbellsville University, USA. An alumnus of the country. The session proved to be quite an of the University, he is presently employed by them as the enriching and informative experience for the Royalites Dean of Academics. Students were made aware about as it helped them streamline their career prospects. the different career options accredited by them. The

Dr. Ashish Sarma enowned pediatric dentist, Dr. Ashish Sarma associated with the Apollo Group of Hospitals. Rpaid a visit to RGS on 3rd October, 2016 to The inter active session that followed thereafter create awareness among young Royalites about proved to be stimulating and informative as Dr. Sarma the importance of Dental Hygiene and Care. countered questions from students and apprised them Having completed his BDS from Bangalore with valuable knowhow related to Dental Health. and MDS from Lucknow, Dr. Sarma is currently

Royal December 2016 Mirror 18 GUESTS Geeta Dharmarajan riter, Editor and Executive Director of Katha, enhance every aspect of a student and his professional WPadma Shri Geeta Dharmarajan interacted life. She considers ‘reading’ to be the fertilizer of the with the students of Grades IX – XII on 21st Oct,2016. mind. She encouraged the children to try their hand The writer participated in an enriching interactive in writing and reinventing their stories for themselves. session and shared her idea how ‘Reading habit’ can

Nirupam Bajpai n 29th November 2016, Dr. Nirupam Bajpai, Special In the interactive session that followed, he OAdvisor to the Executive Vice President for Global dispelled all doubts prevailing around this historic Centers and Global Development visited Royal Global move by the Government. He strongly supported School to speak on the burning topic ravaging the nation the move that aims at eradicating the black money currently- ‘The Demonetization of Currency Notes’. insurgence which could otherwise have been invested in public finance for proper growth of the Indian economy.

US Consulate

GS played host to members of the US Consulate Ralong with the members of USIEF Kolkata, to brief the students about their eligibility, age group, semester timings and different competitive examinations. They piloted guidance sessions for the IX – XII Graders besides enlightening them about the funding procedure. The interactive session helped children look forward towards an aspiring educational experience in the U.S.

Royal 19 Mirror December 2016 OUTREACH AVS Debate n 11th September 2016, Royalites participated in Othe East India Debate 2016 at Assam valley School, Tezpur which was conducted as part of their annual event. The challenging occasion witnessed participation from some of the best schools across the nation. The auditorium reverberated with great anticipation and fervor as witty arguments were exchanged and countered by the young minds on stage. RGS students climbed the rungs of the quarter finals before going down to Army Public School, Narengi but was remembered by all for their panache and witty repartees.

Bournvita Quiz he Bournvita Quiz was organized by Derek O TBrien & Associates Pvt Ltd on 7th Nov 2016 at the Institute of Engineers Auditorium. The quiz was piloted by noted quiz mistress Ms.Natasha Gasper. The Royalites comprised of 3 teams, consisting of 2 students each from Grade VIII. Around 75 teams participated in this prestigious event with 6 teams making it to the finals.

Visit to ICAI n 10th November, 2016, a group of Royalites Ovisited the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to attend a seminar on the occasion of World Commerce Education Day. The resource person, CA Ragini Goyal, delivered a discourse on “Significance of Commerce in daily life”. This was followed by a quiz and art competition. Six teams consisting of two members each participated in the quiz from Royal Global School. The event cumulated into a great learning experience.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 20 OUTREACH R. R. Das Memorial Inter School Debate Competition n 1st November 2016, Rupam Das and Rupam Das, was awarded the Most Promising Speaker. OArundhuti Agamacharya represented RGS at the Mr. Sushanta Talukdar, former Senior Assistant R. R. Das memorial Inter School debate competition Editor of The Hindu, Dr. Binita Tamuli Barman, in National Public School, Guwahati. The event was Associate Professor, Department of Economics, held with the objective of promoting and encouraging Pandu College and Mr. Rahul Karmakar, Senior young students of north-east to express their views on Editor of The Hindustan Times adjudged the event. contemporary issues with more clarity and reasoning. Amar Ghor “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries” The Dalai Lama he Interact Club members of RGS took a little Ttrip to Amar Ghor that proved to be a deeply touching experience for them. Through myriad means of interaction, they were enlightened as they listened to their experiences and dreams of a life lived outside the walls of the Home. The group left the place with silent promises to return soon and see those eyes smile at them once again. They were escorted by Ms Suman Bhuyan.

Season of Lights

ith an aim of spreading happiness and celebrating the Royalites also took along paint boxes and brushes Wan eco-friendly Diwali, the Crusaders set foot to enable the inmates dabble with art. Fireworks and on the premise of Assam State Home on 25th October crackers were given a miss to imbibe a true sense of 2016 on the occasion of Diwali where they were given green Diwali. There was merrymaking as everyone a hearty welcome by the inmates comprising mostly feasted on chocolates, sweets and dry fruits that were of women and children. Armed with dazzling Diyas, collected from the generous students of our school.

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Brahmaputra River International Festival –2016 MS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Prize Winners CInternational Film Festival & Forum is a Slogan Writing: green movement that was initiated in 2002. It 1. Alisha Farheen (9A) -1st Prize uses films and forums as a medium to catalyze 2. Sohani Bora (9A) - Consolation Prize change in perception, policy and practice. It is 3. Nabankur Bora (10 A)- Consolation Prize dedicated to promote awareness on contemporary environmental and wildlife issues by providing Painting/Art: stakeholders an international forum to share their 1. Deepshikha (12)-1st Prize knowledge, network, and celebrate diversity in nature. 2. Rheona (12)-3rd Prize Maria’s Public School, Guwahati organized CMS 3. Rupama Grade 12-Consolation Prize VATAVARAN Brahmaputra River International Festival – WATER FESTIVAL 2016 in association Model Making: with CMS VATAVARAN, New Delhi from September 1. Iba (12)-1st Prize 7 – 11, 2016. Royalites participated in various 2. Jugarka (4)- 2nd Prize competitions and programs conducted as a part of this festival and were conferred many prizes.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 22 OUTREACH Joy of Giving uring the ‘Joy of Giving’ week, the Crusaders visited library to encourage reading among the local children. Da school in Nortap near Sonapur armed with lots Further, craft books, coloring books and color pencils of books ranging from Maths, English and Assamese were distributed among the students who actively text books which was donated by the junior library of participated in various activities followed by a Story- our school. The trip was aimed at setting up a small Telling session where tales were narrated by the students.

PSYCH-ED NATIONAL QUIZ n 30th September 2016, Oa team of Royalites comprising of Dyuksha Hazarika, Garima Barman and Mehak Goel participated in the second round of 1st PSYCH-ED National Quiz organized by FORTIS HEALTHCARE in support with G.D. Goenka University at Kolkata. They were among the twelve teams that have qualified from East zone comprising of participants from different schools from Guwahati, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jamshedpur. Royalites battled it out and put up an impressive show of wit to bag the 3rd Runners up spot.

Royal 23 Mirror December 2016 OUTREACH Diwali Celebration at Nortap Village n their mission to spread happiness at the onset Iof Diwali, the Social Outreach Club of RGS organized a trip to Nortap, Sonapur to celebrate Diwali with the students of a local government school. As a part of celebration the students of our school painted diyas with the students of Nortap school and also gifted them sweets and chocolate .The Royalites enjoyed themselves thoroughly particularly while drawing water from the well.

Megamind- Quiz oyal Group of Institutions organized a three day from across the region. The Quiz was structured out Rliterary festival – ‘River Talks’ from 21st October by renowned quizmaster, Mr. Parnab Mukherjee. to 23rd October 2016 in collaboration with North East RGS was represented by two teams comprising of Writers’ Forum wherein noted authors, playwrights Sohail Kazi, Ayush Sah and Bishal Kumar Singh and artistes were invited to grace the event. Among the (Team A) and Rupam Das, Shreyans Sancheti and various programmes showcased, a ‘Megamind Quiz’ Yuvraj Chaudhry (Team B). Rupam Das, Shreyans was organized on 22nd October 2016 that witnessed Sancheti and Yuvraj Chaudhry made it to the Final an exulting participation of 16 different schools Round and were adjudged the Third Runners Up. WGSE Examination 2016. orld Genius Council conducted World WGenius Search Examination 2016 to tap the potential of children in various domains. 52 children participated from Royal Global School and earned great accolades. The event witnessed over 10,000 participants from 50 schools across the world. Sohail Kazi (Class VII) and Yuvraj Chaudhry (Class XI) were among the 14 to have achieved 100 global percentile holders besides being bestowed with Trophy, Certificate of Merit and Medal of Merit.

Royal December 2016 Mirror 24 OUTREACH International Science Centre and Science Museum Day n 10th November 2016, fourteen students from The Royalites then proceeded to attend a ORoyal Global School went to Regional Science programme where the guest speaker, Dr. Kishore Centre, Guwahati to be a part of celebrations held in lieu Sharma, Prof. of Deptt. of Physics, Central University, of International Science Centre and Science Museum Tezpur discussed various aspects of the solar system. Later Day where they participated in an Art Competition the students also visited a lab named “The Bio Machines”, organised by the members of Science Centre. where they were apprised of various scientific facts.

Gardening Activity he Primary Wing students got down and dirty Tas they indulged in some gardening activity. Each planted a flower and took it home. The activity was held to reinstate the values imparted during Mogly classes emphasizing upon the importance of Honesty and Hard work. It further enabled them to reconnect with the environment and be aware of the bounty Nature bestows upon us.

Royal 25 Mirror December 2016 Pre-Primary Stew Making he Master Chefs of the Pre- Primary wing of TRGS demonstrated their culinary skills through an enlivening session of Cooking wherein they experienced the pleasure of cooking by rustling up tasty snacks. This activity also emphasized upon the benefits of including fresh, leafy vegetables into one’s diet besides focusing upon the importance of eating healthy food.

Fun & Frolic th October 2016 proved to be a day of fun and 6gaiety for the Tiny Tots of RGS as they brushed aside their academic activities to spend some quality time with friends and teachers. Children came attired in their best attires and were seen dancing their hearts out playing in the park, jumping on the bouncy before finally settling down to watch a good movie.

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On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Tiny Tots had fun making a mouse out of thermacol plates to depict Ganesh’s Vahana (vehicle).

In November, the tiny tots of RGS were apprised about the enchanting tale of Lord Rama through which children imbibed social and moral values . They also took home some dancing diyas to keep the festive spirit alive Vulture & Weasel Activity

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Reinforcement of Vowel Sounds of letters was carried out to imbibe Art & Craft Skills

Bhutan Trip

n 28th October 2016, 15 Royalites from Gulmohar Oset off on a short yet fun-filled impromptu trip to the picturesque city of Samdrup Jonkhar in Bhutan. The trip commenced with a much awaited visit to the Samdrup Jongkhar Monastery. Snuggled amidst gardens and trees with a backdrop of lush mountains, the monastery boasts of Bhutanese traditional structures mired in Chinese architecture - The tiered, curved roofs, the intricately carved and painted wooden pelmets and pillars, elaborate gates and fire breathing dragon. Young Buddhist trainees and priests chanted prayers to the beat of the traditional drums inside a prayer room traditionally painted with typical Buddhist murals, long, colorful lanterns and banners

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Trek to Mawlyngbna, Meghalaya

n 30th September, students of Royal Global through photographs of already dead samples. This OSchool embarked on their first adventurous required them to trek over rocks to get to a cave. journey to Mawlyngbna, Meghalaya, as a part of the Next was a night trail in which the members IAYP program, accompanied by the IAYP Coordinator, had to collect firewood for the campfire and trek Ms. Suman Bhuyan. The students were given a set through the forest to get back to their campsite. The of riddles; the solutions of which had to be captured next morning, they set forth on a fossil trek to see

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the remains of ancient starfish preserved in stone, make a learning proving that once, Meghalaya was under the sea. chart depicting Snorkeling was the next activity where the all that they had students witnessed the fascinating underwater world. learned in the last After lunch, they went kayaking on a reservoir where couple of days. the teams had to race across to the kayaking instructor T h e and back to shore. Next up was community learning Lost Campers where the members had to gather information from won just by one the local villagers about their lifestyle and the history point over The of the place. Based on this information, the teams Hunters, followed by The Trekkers then The had to prepare a skit and compose a camp song. Star Troopers and last, but not the least, The On the third and last day of the trip, the students went Campers. The Most Active Camper award went to canoeing, which proved quite thrilling as they learned Imkongnukshi Longkumer of grade X A followed valuable survival skills. Later that day the teams had to by Rinzin Wangmu of Grade XI Humanities.

Trip to US

n 6th, October 2016, a team of Royalites from students shared luncheon with an astronaut, two OGrades VII-XII accompanied by three preceptors of the most renowned Educational Institiutions in embarked on an exclusive 11 days 9 nights educational the world; Harvard University and MIT, the iconic journey to USA East Coast. This trip was organized Statue of Liberty, the famed Maid of the Mist Ferry in association with Edterra Edventures, New Delhi. Ride at Niagara Falls, the famous theme parks of The highlights of the trip included a much anticipated Orlando, Universal Studious and Disneyland –that visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre where the proved immensely entertaining and informative.

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Gandhi Jayanti

andhi Jayanti is a national festival celebrated Nation”. To commemorate the occasion, Anchita Gin India to mark the occasion of the birthday of and Aman and prepared a beautiful board depicting Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the “Father of the the entire lifetime of this renowned personality

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ANISHA BETALA ANUSHKA JAIN ARYAMAAN RAJKHOWA IBA NIKITA SAIKIA Charcoal Study Pen & Ink Study Pen & Ink Study Charcoal Study Charcoal Study Grade XII Grade XI Grade XI Grade XII Grade XII

AYUSHA BHAJANKA DRISTIRON SAIKIA PREETHIKA AGARWAL SALONI AGARWAL TANYA JAIN Charcoal Study Pen & Ink Study Charcoal Study Charcoal Study Pen & Ink Study Grade XII Grade XII Grade XII Grade XII Grade XI

PREETHIKA AGARWAL RHIONA BHUYAN SIDDHESHWARI SUMEDHA VANSHIKA AGARWAL Charcoal Study Charcoal Study RANAWAT CHAKRABORTY Pen & Ink Study Grade XI Grade XII Grade XII Pen & Ink Study Grade XI Charcoal Study Grade XII Halloween Aryan Goenka Grade VIII C ightning flashed, whiteningL the moonless black sky and streaking lines of white after. I stepped away from the window and resumed my descent. I am a 13-year-old boy out on Halloween night, trick-or-treating. Well, trying to, anyway, no people in my building so far seemed keen to give out candy to a boy dressed as a skeleton. Half of them didn’t even know

Royal December 2016 Mirror 32 MY SPACE what Halloween was, but I can’t really blame them, “So...you’re a ghost?” I asked, he Guwahati doesn’t really “celebrate” Halloween and looked really sad and I felt bad for him. other such western holidays. No matter, me and my “Yeah, and you’re a human skeleton I pumpkin-shaped empty bag for candy scuttled on. suppose?” he asked. I realised that I was in a I stepped down to the ground Halloween costume. I told him it was Halloween night. floor, and came upon the Apartment 007. “What’s Halloween?” he asked. “James Bond, hopefully you have some “They don’t celebrate it in my village” candy”, I muttered to myself. Saying this I I proceeded to explain to him what punched the black doorbell. A hideous laughter Halloween was. o be fair he was the first person cackled on the other side of the brown oak door. genuinely interested, albeit a floating head. “Oh Goodie!” I wondered to myself, “Someone’s “Wow!” he exclaimed as I finished. His in the Halloween spirit. The door flung open. A small eyebrows disappeared in his hair. “A festival regular apartment greeted me. The lights were off but I for my kind! Maybe I could go out next time, could see a faint green light glwoing in the washroom. pretending I’m in a costume!” he exclaimed. “So he wants to scare me eh?” I thought to “We must discuss this, come and dine with me!” myself as I entered, shutting the door behind me. I was going to decline but a delicious smell I walked towards the light, the washroom door wafted through the air. I couldn’t resist and took a seat. ajar and the gap releasing green onto the floor. “Ok, but I’m a vegetarian” I warned him. Suddenly the door scraped open and a pale, “No worries, I’m a Jain” the ghost replied. He translucent man walked out. He was wearing a bow-tie, settled his head on the table as his body ran to and fro, a black blazer, a formal shirt and a pair of pants. He was gathering, serving and then feeding the former food as also wearing a golden necklace and three multi-colored we conversed. I loved every part of the delightful meal. rings. Oh, and he also held his head in his hands. “Oh! Look at the time, your mom must “HOLY KAMAR-TAJ!” the man screamed. be worried!” Rahul (As I learned his name was) “OH MY GOD!” I screamed, my feet stuck on the jumped. Kind of ironic, as that was supposed to be ground as if fevi-kwik had been used to glue them down. what the kid who had wandered into a ghost’s house About thirty seconds later the head-in-hand was supposed to say and not the other way around. apparition started coughing, dropping his head on the With a sad face the ghost showed me to the self- floor and yelping, before continuing with the fit. At opening door. His longing face made me realise this point I basically collapsed on the ground, the mere how bad he wanted contact with the outer world. shock of the event too much for my brain to handle. So I decided I would do it, I would find a way “Hello” said the floating head in a to make Halloween more popular in my building, sad, resigned voice as I woke up. “Sorry if I hopefully making it well known enough that the ghost scared you, it’s just that I end to scream if I see may pass off his body for a ridiculously realistic costume. strangers in my living room...” he apologised. So that’s what I did and for the entire year I’ve I looked on, unable to speak. I been campaigning. I had informed all my neighbours’ was in an apartment with an apologising children, I had spread flyers and done whatever I floating head. What was I supposed to say?” could. This Halloween, moment of truth, I pulled “It’s ok, you can leave now. I don’t expect you a reluctant Rahul outside his recluse and took him to stay” he said in a depressed voice. The apartment to Apartment 010, I had campaigned hard here, Mrs door a little way above my head opened up. I got Sharma opened the door and filled my bag with candy. up, still in the living room where I had fainted. Rahul’s happiness knew no bounds, My throat was sore after the screaming, and and his happy expression made me my house was ten floors above. The ghost did seem realise the need to pen down this story. polite enough so I asked, “May I have some water?” To all of you I request, celebrate Halloween “Sure!” came a slightly hopeful reply. The kitchen in you buildings and localities. You may not know lights lit up and the headless body of the head that floated it, but a polite floating Jain head may need your help above me rushed around and brought me a glass of water. is exploring the world without scaring everyone. I lifted it up and felt the cool drops float down the throat.

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Annual Sports Day (Primary and Kindergarten) n 19th November, 2016, the Annual Sports Day Dr. Mythili Hazarika, the first trained Clinical Oof Royal Global School commenced with a great psychologist from Assam and Senior Lecturer of Gauhati deal of zeal, excitement and frolic. The Sports meet Medical College was the Chief Guest of the occasion witnessed an avalanche of participation as Royalites Other dignitaries present were the Chairman Mr. A. K . showcased their talents in various performances Pansari, members of the management , Principal Mrs. under the watchful gaze of family and friends. Anubha Goyal, Vice- Principal Mr. Mrinmoy Kanti The programme began with a mesmerizing Das and the Primary coordinator Mrs. Ajau Haralu. yoga performance put up by the 3rd Graders In her address, the Principal of RGS Mrs. followed closely by a colorful drill display and Anubha Goyal emphasized upon the importance aerobic performances to foot tapping numbers. of sports in a child’s life. The chief guest expressed Next up was a Taekwondo performance that her appreciation towards the well organised event displayed the indomitable spirit of the youngsters. and accentuated on the benefits of healthy eating Other competitions that were arrayed as an essential part of one’s holistic well being. comprised of Tunnel race, Hurdle race, Relay races, The Mega Event concluded with etc. along with the regular races while the visitors’ race a parade by all the classes headed by their involving the parents remained the highlight of the day. respective class teachers and subject teachers.

Accolades Galore!

rom 5th - 11th September 2016, RGS football Club) in this prestigious event. The Coach Educators of Fcoaches Mr. Ananda Basumatary & Mrs. Sarika the event were Jeremy Weeks, Katie Bottom & Robert Brahma successfully completed the British Council Perrett who had flown down from London. Royal Premier Skills and D License Football Coaching Global School extends its heartiest congratulations to Course at Mumbai The Coaches had participated our coaches for having achieved this wondrous feat. representing NEUFC (North East United Football

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he CBSE Far East the Swimming Competition, Mr. Bhaskar Sarma. TZone Swimming The 3-day event witnessed a multitude of Competition 2016 participants. As many as 410 Participants from organized by Royal 62 schools of 11 states of the country displayed Global School their swimming finesse in different categories of Guwahati was flagged competition. The event was held under 4 different off on 29th September age categories (U-11, U-14, U-17, U-19) for boys 2016 at Sarusajai Stadium. The event was inaugurated and girls across 109 events. Medals and certificates at the premise of the institution where the CBSE were awarded to the winners in different categories. Sports Flag and School flag was hoisted followed by a March Past parade by the participating schools. The competition concluded with taking down Sri Hitendra Nath Goswami, Hon’ble Member of of the CBSE Sports and School Flag by the Principal Legislative Assembly, Jorhat Constituency Assam was of Royal Global School and Mr. Bhaskar Sarma, CBSE the Chief Guest of the occasion. Other dignitaries Observer. The closing ceremony was resplendent with included the Chairman of Royal Global School, beautiful dance recitals by the Royalites. Individual Shri AK Pansari, Principal of Royal Global School, trophies and prizes were awarded to the best schools. Mrs. Anubha Goyal and the CBSE Observer for

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