SANDESHSANDESH DAV SUSHIL KEDIA VISHWA BHARATI HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL HALF YEARLY PUBLICATION march 2018 ISSUE 2

Celebration of Silver Jubilee Year (2017-18) Celebrating 25th Years of Chairmanship

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Sir, we had started DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati We would like to to celebrate our 25th Higher Secondary School express our sincere anniversary but a Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal gratification to our big loss came in the Chairperson Sir and form of Janardan sir. Letter of Appreciation First lady for their To It was a big question Honorable Shree Anil Kedia wisdom and ambition mark for his family. Chairman in establishing a But the way you led We salute you sir for having conceived DAVSKVB and leading it as 'The Chairman' for long 25 years. school in Lalitpur No words can explain your commitment and dedication in bringing up this institution to soar the heights them and this DAV of success beyond excellence. which has grown into family is remarkable Your vision and mission engrained with moral values, have merged with the essence of contemporary this wonderful and technology has brought renesa in the field of education in our country and world as whole. sir. It shows your kind The path of wisdom paved by you for the younger generation will transform the world through true exciting centre of education. nature. We pray and wish to see you as 'The Chairman' in Golden Jubilee Year also, extending the quantum education. Mr. Amrendra Pandey of love and passion to DAVSKVB, a prime educational institute which fosters academic excellence, Ms. Pratikshya Nepali respects diversity and builds the foundation for lifelong learning. Teacher of Senior Teacher of Junior School From Principal and DAVSKVB Family Date: 9th July 2017 School

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Dear Parents, we promote the belief that people I am much privileged to address truly have the potential to change, the entire DAVSKVB school community we free up ourselves and others to through this final edition of ‘Sandesh’, actually do that. in the silver jubilee year of the school 3. Fail First then Learn program (FFL). (Session 2017- 18). Last session rolled by This program is designed and smoothly with the corporation and support introduced to help our students to of the parent's community, teacher's overcome the "fear of failure". The community and the student's community students must accept their errors and as well the other staffs of the school. failures particularly in classrooms The school has crossed 25 years of so that they might translate their yardsticks of its longevity very successfully. Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao skills to the real world. It will be There is a silver line in the crown of the Principal acceptable by their teachers and the school and we all feel so proud of it. Now it's school, if the students "Mess Up" or again ready with the same enthusiasm and "Caught Failed". There is beauty in zealot to board on for its journey to reach the Such Competency vulnerability. It gives us space to find Golden Jubilee Year . our strength. Around the year in the Session 2017 - 18, Based Education is 4. For many years now 15 different the student community was busy not only with the need of the hour. subject clubs have been functioning their scholastic activities but also with their Here we embed at the school ,encouraging student co scholastic activities giving much weight assessments in every leaders to work in the subject of their age to Sports and other Physical activities. step of the learning interest. Keeping in view the growing Among all the events and shows conducted involvement of students in the clubs the theatre performance of "Twelfth Night or process in order to and their activities this session What you will be ", hosted by the Wordsworth provide students onwards every subject club will English club was "the star", of the years. The with guidance and introduce two more Sub Chapters; glimpses of the round the year activities are support towards which will specifically work for the brought forth before you through this edition mastery but this declared avenue. of "Sandesh" . 5. Theatre classes for Junior, Middle The school believes in Holistic does not mean and Senior school. The great Development of its students based on the that we ignore William Shakespeare taught the vision of Swami Dayanand Saraswati whose the Disruptive world that, Art is not a mere form of philosophy of education is to merge the Innovation Theory entertainment but based on truth. best of East with West; "Eastern Heart with all together. Theatre is a reflection of our society. Western Minds". In the upcoming session It shows the world its issues and 2018 -19 too the school is committed to keep makes people aware of how to fix it. up the same legacy with due significance measurement and rewards will be an Undoubtedly we want our students to to Multilingual Approach and Character exciting part of the student's school have the opportunity to experience Formation. life. As gratitude is a complex social and learn from it. Drama tours will Every year after the term break the behaviour that we must personalize be the end goal of this program. students come back to school with much and work at regularly to grow (just 6. Kids are Authors Program . After excitement to unfold for themselves the like nutrition or exercise habits that the huge success of "Read to the new programmes in store for them .Such lasts), children must cultivate it early Principal", the students have started the following new programmes are designed while at school. to achieve accolades even in writing. for the students keeping the existing 2. Growth Mindset Program (GMP) will This program will give a platform to programmes intact. be introduced this session onwards. all the budding student authors to 1. DAVSKVB is ever devoted to inculcate Under this program student will publish their writings at the end of the Character Formation in students. learn to come out of their fixed session. They write in their language Discipline both self and enforced is mindset and adapt growth mindset of choice and get it published using an integral part of our students and to counter the 'fight or flight', the resources of school. this has been the factor behind all the response which will help them to 7. Parents Appreciation Day. DAVSKVB, real success stories of our students view social problems as challenges. as a school is blessed with wonderful in school as well as in their future This program will also help them to parent community who are the life. Such this year onwards Children adapt change and grow the chief major stakeholders of the school. Gratitude Project (CGP) and its characteristic of Resilience. When And parent's achievements are our

SANDESH ◆ SEPTEMBER 2017 1 Message from the Principal ...

kids happiness. Such this program materialize depending on our value of it and This classrooms will surely be new and is introduced to come together our experience with it. According to John interesting for the students community yet with the parents and celebrate Taylor Gatto, teacher should choose the this session (2018 - 19) only twice a month their achievements in school. It real world over the classroom. Students it will be implemented. Similarly the concept will indirectly make our students don't learn to live or survive in a classroom. of "Gamification" will captivate the students understand that their parents who Such Competency Based Education is of the Junior School very soon. The concept are their Role Models are not only the need of the hour. Here we embed of gamification is new but the psychology respected by them but by the school assessments in every step of the learning behind it is some centuries old. too. process in order to provide students with I with my team of dedicated educators, 8. Cracking Open Kids Brains. Parents guidance and support towards mastery qualified and experienced teachers, and Teachers together make a but this does not mean that we ignore the committed staffs, am trying my best to student strong and bright. They Disruptive Innovation Theory all together. make the school a place of learning with are common partners who share We do believe that there must be ample fun for my loving students who intend to the success and failures of a child. use of technology with due importance to become life long learners. And this effort Such this program will bring both the value of networking. Children learn both and purpose will continue till I am here for the parents and teachers together in inside and outside the classroom. Learning my children, my future cause as they are the school to attend the workshops experiences outside the classrooms are the only tools to bring about peace and and trainings by the eminent inherently interdisciplinary. When students prosperity in our country and world alike. guest speakers to understand the go out in the world they encounter it latest trends in the area of brain as a whole and are forced to engage in Wishing All A Happy and Prosperous New development including other related multiple modalities, no matter which pair of Year 2075 research works disciplinary lenses they intended to wear. HAPPY READING OF SANDESH. Education sprouts in many forms Adding to this flipped classroom which are Sincerely Yours depending on how we look at it ,our views due to start will begin from this session Bhubaneswari Rao of what it should look like and how it should especially for the Junior and Middle School. Principal

september Final Round of Read to the Principal for Grade X, XI and XII

Vice-principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, The Programme started with light lamping, moderator and the panel of judges. The followed by principal’s welcome speech, parents of the finalists along with the reading session of the contestants, and selected students of secondary wing were concluded with Vice principal’s vote of thanks. the audience. The management of this The finalists of read to the principal from programme was done by Mr. Tank Meghji grade X were Arshu Shrestha, Karan Mahato, Devji and his team members. Sneha Dangol , Sambrid Raj Shrestha, Merina Speaking at the programme, the principal Shrestha, Anubhav Thapa, Similarly from shed light on the importance of book reading XI were Bishal Gupta and Isha KC and from culture in today’s digital world. She added XII Garima Somani and Komal Karnani. The that the technology has made people slaves. programme was organized by Helen Keller She further said, ‘Use of various electronics Library Club and supported by the department gazettes and internet has destroyed reading of English. culture, deteriorated students’ handwriting, The contestants read out an extract from hampered socialization process of children. their selected books and they were questioned She also differentiated between acquiring on different dimension of the books by the knowledge through book reading and movie Principal, Vice-principal, HoDs of English and watching. Book reading allows readers to use panel of Judges from the English Department. their own interpretation and imagination and Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal said that read to engages brains, according to the principal. the principal is highly academic programme The objective of the programme was to and ranked it as one of the best programme The final round of read to the principal develop reading habits and encourage students introduced in the school so far. The moderator for grade X to XII was held in Pratik Hall on to read books of their choice. Principal thanked was Mr. Devraj Gelal, HoD English and the September 14. all the contestants’ parents for creating book judges were Mr. Narayan Khatiwada academic The finalists were placed in an interview reading environment at their homes and also co-ordinator of IX and X, Mr. Umesh Saud and with the Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, suggested gifting books to their children. Ms. Mubina Thapa.

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Inter-section Debate Competition topic of debate competition was ‘Does hard work overpower talent?’ for grade XI and the topic for grade XII was ‘Has technology made man alone?’ Kritika Gurung IX D and Anshu Kumar Agrawal XI ‘B were the moderators and Mr. Umesh Poudel and Ms. Leela Subedi were the judges for the debate competition. The audience was the students of grade XI commerce stream. As per the results, from grade XI, Chitranshi Dokaniya ‘D’ secured the first position, Aryan Kumar ‘B’ secured the second position and Bipasha Sharma ‘C’ secured the third position. Similarly, from grade XII, Apratim Wordsworth English Club of secondary Jetvan Hall on September 12. Shrivastav ‘C’ secured the first position, Komal wing organized inter-section debate The programme was organized to Karnani ‘E’ secured the second position and competition for grade XI and XII students in enhance oratory skills of the students. The Numa Rai ‘D’ secured the third position. Nepali Debate Competition for Grade X Inter-section Extempore Competition Devkota Nepali Club of Devkota Nepali Club of DAVSKVB organised secondary wing organised a Inter-section Extempore Competition for grade debate competition on the IX (SEE) students in Jetavan Hall on September topic ‘Urban life style versus 15. rural life style’ in Indu Hall The programme started with welcoming for grade X- SEE students on the guests, and concluded with chief guest’s September 10. address and prize distribution ceremony. Vice- The competition started principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal appreciated with welcome speech and the extempore speeches given by the students concluded with award Raut and Mr. Lalmani Panthi, Tanka Nath Ghimire, S. CCA and also suggested some guidelines for distribution. A total of 10 Nepali teachers from the in-charge, and Mr. Narayan extempore speeches. The programme was students participated in the primary wing, were the judges Khatiwada, academic co- anchored by Savyata Pathak of grade IX ‘B’ and competition. For the debate in the competition. ordinator of IX and X, gave Samikshya Rana of IX ‘E’. The Judges in the two students (a girl and a As per the results away the certificates to the competition were Ms. Shakuntala Ghimire and boy) were selected from Karan Mahato secured winners and participants. Mr. Bhuvan Paudel. each section. The time given the first position, Rachel The objective of the to each contestant was five Bania secured the second programme was to help minutes. The audience was position, Suyesh Nepal students enhance debating from X SEE. Diyana Parajuli secured the third position skills, according to Mr. and Anubhav Thapa anchored and Yugik Agrawal secured Mahendra Neupane, the club the programme. Mr. Dipendra the consolation position. Mr. in-charge Book Review Writing Speech Writing Competition Competition William Wordsworth English Club of secondary wing organized English Speech William Wordsworth English Club of Writing competition for grade XI students in their secondary wing organised book review writing respective classrooms on September 10. competition for grade IX students in their The competition was organised to enhance respective classrooms on September 18. writing skills of students, according to Ms. As per the results, Palistha Maharjan IX ‘D’ The competition was organized to Mubina Thapa, the club in-charge. The topic secured the first position followed by Grishma enable students to write a proper reviews for speech writing was ‘Role of science and Shrestha IX ‘C’ in the second position and and enhance writing skills, according to Ms. technology in 21st century’. Participation in the Dibya Rayamajhi IX ‘B’ in the third position Mubina Thapa. All the students of grade IX competition was mandatory for all the students respectively. participated in the competition. The winners of grade XI. The word limit of speech writing was The objective of the programme was to were declared section wise. The English 200 to 250 words. The best four students were develop oratory skills of the students and teachers of respective classes evaluated selected from each section by the respective boost their confidence for public speaking. book reviews of the students. English teachers.

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Digital Story Telling Competition Field Visit to Sitaram Gokul Milk

Charles Babbage Computer Club organised digital story telling competition for grade IX to XI in Jetvana Hall on September 13. The objective of the competition was to enhance narration skills using Information Communication Technologies The students of grade XI ‘A’ packaging milk, according to Ms. (ICTs). The programme was anchored by Rachel Baniya and and ‘B’ (Science Stream), including Shreejana Rana, club in-charge. A Manu Agrawal. The students from grade IX ‘I’ and ‘J’ were executive members of Newton total of fifty eight students visited the the audience in the competition. Mr. Sanjeev Rai (English) Science Club, visited Sitaram Gokuls factory. At Sitaram Milk factory, quality and Mr. Debojyoti Chettri (Computer) were the judges in the Milk factory at Bhaktepati, Kirtipur, on food managers detailed about the competition. September 11. function of various machineries and A total of six groups, comprising three students in each The objective of the field visit was departments. group, participated in the digital story telling competition. As to familiarize the students with the The escorting teachers for the field per the results, XI (science) secured the first position followed pasteurization method, make students visit were Mr. Kamalesh Kumar Karn, by X (CBSE) and X (SEE) in the second and third positions aware about nutrition value, and let HoD Science, Ms. Shreejana Rana, Ms. respectively. them see the process of storage and Ritu Singh and Mr. Vivek Neupane.

Best Out of Waste Science Poster Making Competition A total of 100 students Mother Teresa Social Service Club of took part in the competition. secondary wing organized ‘Best out of Waste’ in The programme was organized art gallery of secondary wing on September 14. to create awareness among The competition was organized to enhance students about environment creativity of the students in using waste conservation. The theme of materials to make something useful, according poster making competition to Ms. Aarti Sharma, Club in-charge. was ‘Cause and effect of The students participating in the competition environmental pollution’. Three were from grade VI and VII. A total of 36 groups from each section were students took part in this event. Mr. Rajumuni declared the winners. It was Bajracharya, the HoD of art, was the judge in Newton Science Club of secondary a group work. Mr. Rajumuni the competition. The certificate distribution of wing organized science poster making Bajracharya, HoD of Art, was a judge in the the competition was held in Jetavan Hall. Mr. competition for grade V to VIII in art room on competition. The results were announced Surchen Shah announced the results and Ms. September 13. The students were given away by Mr. Surchen Shah and Mr. Krishna Joshi, Kaman Adhikari gave away certificates to the the certificates in Jetavan Hall on the same lower secondary co-ordinator, gave away the winners. day. certificates of achievement to the winners. As per the results, from grade VII, Sneha Agrawal and Komal Jaiswal of section G secured the first position, Drishti Gupta and Shakshi Kedia Mehendi Art Competition from section I secured the second position. OBTE Club organized Mehendi Aayush Agrawal and Mausha Kushwaha from Art competition for beauty and health section E and Rishav Chopra and Aakash Goyal science students of grade VIII in the art from section H secured the third position. room of secondary wing on September Similarly, from grade VI, Anusha Karki and 8. Somiyawal Shah of section H secured the first The objective of the competition position. Aaniya Agrawal and Payal Kumari was to enhance the skill for Mehandi art. from section F secured the second position and The judges in the competition were Mr. Mihika Maharjan and Avinab Vaidya from section Rajumuni Bajracharya and Mr. Ananta B secured the third position. Maharjan.

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Cultural Consciousness Through Deusi-Bhailo Devkota Nepali Club of competition, the group of secondary wing organized grade V, VI and VII secured the Deusi-Bhailo competition for the first, second and third position students of grade V to VII on respectively. Similarly in Bhailo September 24. competition, the group of grade The competition was V students secured the first organized mainly to make position followed by VII and VI students respect and follow the in the second and third positions culture of playing Deusi-Bhalio. respectively. The audience was Deusi and Bhailo competitions from grade V to VII. Six groups were organised separately. The each in Deusi and Bhailo took competitions were witnessed part in the competition. Adwiti by Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, Mr. Karki VII ‘B’ and Krisha Rauniyar Tank Meghi Devji and Mr. Krishna XI ‘B’ were the moderators in the Joshi. competition. The judges in the The competition started origin and development of programme concluded with result competition were Mr. Dukendra with welcoming guests Deusi and Bhailo in Nepal by declaration. Ghimire and Mr. Ghanshyam followed by speeches on the Mr. Mahendra Neupane. The As per the results, in Deusi Aryal.

Rhino Day Celebration Animal Feeding Programme for FoZ Members

Friends of Zoo (FoZ) members wild animals in captivity and to participated in an animal feeding aware students about wildlife programme organized on the conservation. The students Friend of Zoo (FoZ) The participants of animal occasion of Rhino Day at Central participating in the programme members participated in animal feeding programme were VI Zoo, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, on were from grade VI, VII and VIII feeding programme organised to VIII (CBSE) students. The September 22. CBSE. Ms. Renuka Bhandari, by National Trust for Nature objective of the programme The programme was a conservation officer, made Conservation (NTNC), Central was to develop the feelings organized to inform students presentation on conservation of Zoo, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, at the of love towards all living about the feeding behaviors of rhinoceros. Zoo on September 6. creatures.

Antakshri Competition for Middle School Students

Kabir Sahitya Samaj organised members in each group. Antakshri competition for grade V to VIII As per the results the group of students in Pratik Hall on September 11. Krishna Giya (V ‘E’), Krishna K. Pandit VI The objective of the Antakshri ‘G’, Pragati Dayma VII ‘F’ and Nandani competition was to develop interest in Gupta VIII ‘J’ was declared the winner. songs and music. The programme started The audience was from VII CBSE.Ms. Indu with a welcome speech followed by major Thakur was the anchor of the programme. event antakshri competition, music video In the programme, Mr. Purushottam presentation, solo singing and vote of Pokhrel, HoD Hindi, talked about the thanks. A total of four groups took part in importance of songs and music. Mr. the competition, according to Hindi club Surchen Shah and Mr. Dilliram Sharma in-charge Ms. Indu Thakur. There were four sang songs on the occasion.

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Family Jamboree of Grade VIII Held Family Jamboree of grade was lucky to be a part of the VIII was held in Buddha Hall on programme. He also appreciated September 20. It is an annual various performances of the programme of DAVSKVB which students. The programme started gives the students a chance to with welcoming the guests perform in front of their parents. followed by lighting the lamp by In the programme, grade VIII the guest, welcome speech of students enthralled the audience lower secondary co-ordinator Mr. with a number of songs and Krishna Joshi, welcome song, dances. Parents’ performances Kollywood dance, Hollywood added charm to the cultural dance, parents’ item, prop dance, extravaganza. . prize distribution to the winners The legendry musician and of parents item, speech by the drum beater Mr. Dev Rana graced chief guest, documentary movie the ceremony and performed on farmers, Kajara Mohabat Wala in the programme. Principal (Hindi Song) vote of thanks and Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao with ordinators, parents and teachers the show. the programme concluded with Vice-principal, CAO, wing co- of respective classes witnessed Mr. Rana said that he Bollywood dance.

Fruit and Vegetable Week grade I and II students in their respective Co-curriculur Activity Department of classrooms on September 15. primary wing organized fruits and vegetable The objective of the programme was to week for grade III students in their respective test students’ knowledge in mathematics, classrooms from September 10 to 15. The according to Mr. Kumar Thapa, the club objective of the programme was to make in-charge, ‘Top 3 students were declared students avoid eating junk food. winners from each section. The judges in the competition were respective class teachers. Children’s Day Celebrated Science Puzzle Solving organized to test the creativity and computer skills of the students. The competition was Competition organized in the computer lab of primary wing. Nepali Textual Quiz

Co-curricular Activity Department of Primary wing conducted various activities for the students of grade I to IV on September 14 to celebrate Children’s Day. On the occasion, Newton Science Club of primary wing various fun-filled activities were conducted organized puzzle solving competition for in their respective classrooms. grade I and II students in their respective classrooms on September 7. The competition Devkota Nepali Club of primary wing Maths Oral Quiz Contest was organized to motivate students to work organised Nepali textual quiz for the in team and develop the reasoning skills, students of grade I and II in Jetavan Hall on according to Ms. Pratikshya Nepali club In- September 8. charge. The judges in the competition were The competition was organised to class teachers and the club in-charge. develop interest in reading Nepali text books. Ms. Basundhara Pokhrel was the quiz master of the competition. The audiences were from

E-card Making Competition grade II. As per the results, section F of grade Co-curricular Activity Department of I and II secured the first position followed Primary wing organized E-carding making by section D of grade I and II in the second Aryabhatta Mathematics Club of Primary competition for grade III and IV students position and section A of grade I and II in the wing organised Maths oral quiz contest for on September 17. The competition was third position.

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25 Years of DAV Movement in Nepal

One of the visionary social the west and focusing on making a system to maintain a separate activists and industrialists, Late students learn English forgetting portfolio of each student. Portfolios Shankar Lal Kedia thought to about the richness of Sanskrit help teachers and parents to establish Anglo-vedic school in language, DAV has given high evaluate students’ academic, Nepal during 1990s. No sooner priority to teaching Sanskrit, Hindi, social, emotional and physical he thought about this, he came in Nepali and Pali languages. Besides development. To ensure parents’ contact with veteran Sanskrit Scholar these, DAV also focuses on yoga, participation school activities, there late Janardan Ghimire, including meditation, Vipasana, Pariyatti and are numerous programmes such distinguished academic leaders moral education that sets DAV apart as Parents Teachers Conference from Nepal and India. The idea soon from other schools in the country. (PTC), Orientations, Jamboree and culminated into a concrete reality in DAV has adopted ‘learn by doing’ Interaction programmes. The school the form of first Dayananda Anglo- approach and to implement this has so far secured excellent board vedic (DAV) school in Nepal in the approach, the school has developed results among CBSE schools in year 1993. DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa co-curricular calendar, formed 18 Nepal and the results of SEE are also Bharati was formally established clubs and six houses. The clubs and outstanding. in Kalimati, Kathmandu, with 14 houses are conducting hundreds of The world class infrastructure, students from Nursery to grade IV. It activities, competitions, trainings, visionary chairmanship of Shree Anil was a time when DAV movement was orientations, etc. The programmes Kedia, bold and sound educational spreading all over the world. of DAV have been catergorised under background of Principal Ms. DAV schools follow Dayananda various topics. Bhubaneswari Rao, dedicated Saraswati’s Ideals — western mind The school is teaching German, management team, experienced, eastern thought. These ideals French and Chinese as optional skilled and energetic teachers and were later promoted by Swami language subjects in the middle administrative staff and informed Vivekananda. DAV Sushil Kedia school and conducts various parent's community have contributed Vishwa Bharati School is the only international educational exchange a lot to make DAVSKVB a brand school in the country which is programmes every year. name in the field of Education. committed to provide education The school has adopted European The journey of 25 long years was needed for the 21st century learners Model of Education and is running not a cakewalk for DAVSKVB, it had without compromising with the Vedic both theoretical and practical classes to go through many ups and downs. culture and values. of vocational subjects in regular Fighting all the oddities, overcoming In the last 25 years DAV has basis. Vocational subjects cover IT, challenges and hurdles, DAVSKVB not only won the trust and faith of electronics, mass media beauty and kept on moving ahead undeterred thousands of parents but also made health science and fashion designing. to achieve its mission and vision. the educationists and academicians Students have also been exhibiting DAVSKVB achieved many milestones believe that DAV is one of the vocational skills at school and out of in the last two-and-half decades but leading schools of the country. While the school. it has yet to add many more pages to many schools are swayed away by To measure students’ academic its success story. the technological advancement of progress, school has introduced DAV Media Center

Editorial Board Mr. Umesh Saud - Language Editor Mr. S.N. Mirdha - Club Co-ordinator Mr. Bigyan Subedi - Desk Editor Mr. Amrit Shrestha - Web Uploader Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire - S. CCA Co-ordinator Ms. Radha Sharma - Designer & Compositor Mr. Surchen Shah - L. CCA Co-ordinator Mr. Baburam Paudel - Photographer Ms. Anusha Rana - P. CCA Co-ordinator

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Winners of Principal’s Subject Club. She also interacted with students during the presentation. Sweepstakes Awarded Wall Magazines for Creativity Co-curricular Activity Department of primary wing coordinated with students of different houses to post their writings and other creative works on the wall magazines of their respective houses. Students of grade The competition was organized to III and IV were seen busy preparing their motivate students to perform and excel, wall magazines on September 11. Students and to get substantial experience of science posted various news, photo essays, articles, subject. The quiz master was Ms. Pratikshya Nepali, club In-charge and Sampriya Dhakal, The winners of Principal’s Subject cartoons, and puzzles on the wall magazines. club president. The audience was from grade Sweepstakes of the primary wing were given III and IV. away the prizes in the morning assembly in Inter-Section Nepali Project The quiz contest helped students to Pratik Hall on September, 7. Work Competition assess their knowledge related with science. Mr. Vijaya Tater, the CAO, gave away the awards to the winners. The winners to get prizes were Abisha Tuladhar II ‘D’, Shilviya Teaching Moral Lessons Raj Karnikar III ‘D’ and Dristi Chopra IV ‘G’. Through Grandparents’ Stories On the occasion, Mr. Shankar Bhujel and Primary wing of DAVSKVB provided the Ms. Sunita Thapa Magar, the sports teachers, students of grade II with an opportunity to were also honoured with certificates and listen to the stories of grandparents. The medals. They got victory in the world Devkota Nepali Club of Primary Wing story telling programme was held in Pratik championship in the first half of the Silver organized inter-section Nepali project work Hall on September 24. Jubilee Year. competition for grade III and IV students Mr. Sambhu Prashad Acharya told from 14th to 17th September. a story of a ‘palace’. The story revolved Presentation on Scope of English The objective of the programme was to round love and respect towards the parents engage students in creative work, according and teachers which brings differences in to Ratna Shova Sangat, the club in-charge. the lives of children. On the occasion, Mr. Top three projects were selected from each Ramchandra Khanal, the Vice-principal also section. Students were asked to complete told a story and recited a poem to motivate project work at home and it was individual pupils to learn good habits right from the task. childhood. The moderator of the programme The topics for the project work were was Mr. Dipendra Raut. greeting cards, invitation card, mass media, Wordsworth English Club of primary wing newspaper front page, pictorial poem organised presentation on scope of English writing, cleanliness festivals celebrated in language for grade III and IV Students in Nepal, etc. Pratik Hall on September 22. The objective of the programme was to Science Textual Quiz Contest make students aware about importance of Newton Science Club of primary wing learning English in the present context. The organized science textual quiz contest for speaker of the programme was Ms. Divya grade III and IV students in Pratik Hall on The objective of the programme was to Nakarmi, club In-charge of Newton Science September 10. teach moral lessons through stories.

Dashain Celebration of Kindergarten Wing Magic Show for Kindergarten activities like kite flying and Mr. Niranjan Verma potluck to mark the beginning of performed various magic tricks Dashain on the school premises. to entertain the kindergarten Students from Nursery, LKG, students in on September 8. It and UKG participated in Kite flying was a calendar based activity and potluck party on September according to kindergarten 22. Students were taken in the wing. All the students of ground to fly kites and for Potluck Nursery, LKG and UKG were Kindergarten Wing of party students Shared their lunch taken to see the magic show DAVSKVB organized recreational and snacks with each other. of Mr. Verma.

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Greeting Card Making Competition to Mark Various Festivals Orientation Session on Blood Donation Teachers and administrative staffers of DAVSKVB participated in an orientation session on blood donation in Pratik Hall on September 4. The resource person of the orientation programme was Mr. Kalpit Kumar Tripathi, treasure of Nepal Red Cross Society, Balkumari, Lalitpur.

Uttam Kiran Art Club of Secondary wing to Mr. Mangal Krishna Prajapati, art club organised Dashain, Tihar, Chhath and Mha in-charge. All the students from grade V to Puja greeting card making competition for XII participated in card making competition Vice-principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal and the students of secondary wing just before in their respective classrooms in 6th and Mr. Tank Meghji Devji, senior secondary wing the vacation on September 22. 7th period. Best three greeting cards were coordinator, welcomed the representatives of The objective of the competition selected from each section. The judges Nepal Red Cross Society in the auditorium. In was to make students know more about in the competition were respective class the programme, Mr. Kalpit focused on health different festivals through art, according teachers. benefits of blood donation and history of blood transfusion. The moderator of the programme was Mr. Ghanshyam Aryal, the club in-charge of Results of Principal’s Subject Sweepstakes Declared Youth Red Cross Circle.

‘E’, Gaurav Mittal VIII ‘H’, Suwanee Shrestha X ‘B’ Certificates of Appreciation and Muskan Bajaj XI ‘D’. These winners represent to Winners of Chinese the winner section of their Language Examination particular class as well. The correct entries were counted section wise and the highest correct entries submitting section’s students were made to participate in lucky draw. However, from grade IX The students of grade VII to IX, who The results of Principal’s The winners were and XII no correct entries produced outstanding results in the first Subject Sweepstakes were declared through lucky draw were submitted to their class summative exams of Chinese language, were declared in the morning as the number of correct teachers. For the principal’s honoured with certificate of appreciation assembly on September entries was more than one. subject sweepstakes a set by DAVSKVB in the morning assembly on 7. The winners were given The lucky winners to get of questions are selected by September 22. The students to secure the away the prizes by DAVSKVB prize were Nistha Jain V the school principal subject first position from grade VII were Aastha school management ‘G’ , Swornim Maharjan VI wise and those questions Chaudhary, Abhinav Goyal, Meghika Kapri, committee. ‘A’, Aaditya Rauniyar VII are posted on notice boards. Priyanshu Shah and Siyon Shrestha. Similarly, the students to secure the first position from grade VIII were Shristee Temple Area Cleaning Programme Goyenka, Devika Agrawal, Sandarva Executive members of Mothers Teresa Rajbanshi, Priyanshi Yadav, Samyak Sthapit social Service Club and few selected students and Riddhima Kunwar Chhetri. of Mother Teresa Social Service Club Likewise, top 5 position holders were participated in temple area cleaning programme Shristika Bajracharya in the first position, on September 22. The students were taken to Suryans Barmesha and Vanshika Kothari in Bhagwati Temple, Dhobighat to clean the area. the second position, Chirag Agrawal in the The objective of the programme was to third position, Kritika Gurung and Jeong Min make children realize the importance of keeping Lee in the fourth position and Nirupan Karki public places neat and clean, and to make students responsible towards society. in the fifth position.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 9 september Achievements

Zonal Rank Holders of 2nd Level Science Olympiad 2016-17 Awarded DAVSKVB Management gave National Science Olympiad in away the certificates to the ‘Zonal Science is fifty. Rank Holders’ of 2nd level SOF Likewise, the number of Olympiad in the special morning students to get ‘Zonal Rank Holder assembly from September 7. The Certificate’ innd 2 Level 1st SOF certificates were awarded to the International Sports Knowledge students by Science Olympiad Olympiad in sports is nine Foundation, New Delhi, India Two teachers of DAVSKVB The 2nd level test of SOF were also awarded by Science was held in the second half of Olympiad, New Delhi. Teachers to the academic session 2016- get awards were Mr. R.K. Tripathi 17 at DAVSKVB. SOF 2nd level number of students to get ‘Zonal Holder Certificate’ in nd2 Level 10th as the best zonal teacher in Maths test were held for only the Rank Holder Certificate’ innd 2 SOF International Mathematics is Olympiad and Purnendu Ghosh as outstanding performers who Level 7th SOF International English fifty. the best district teacher in Sports were selected from the 1st level Olympiad in English is fourteen. Similarly, the number of Olympiad. Those teachers were SOF test. Likewise, the number of students to get ‘Zonal Rank Holder also given away the certificates As per the results of SOF, the students to get ‘Zonal Rank Certificate’ in nd2 Level 19th SOF by DAV School Management. A+ Scorer in Computer Subject Awarded by Educom Winners of 6th Chinese Cultural in the special morning assembly on September 8. Performance Awarded The winners to get Fourth R-recognised Students learning Chinese language certificates are from grade V, VI and VIII only. at DAVSKVB participated in various The winners are Arpan Pandey, Janvi Manandhar, activities of 6th Chinese Cultural Shrayash Khanal, Anurodh Kanth, Raunak Jain, Performance Competition held in Nepal Amritanshu Pandey, Darshan Ghorui, Ayush Agrawal Academy Hall on September 17. They and Navneet Karna from grade V. Similarly, the were awarded in DAV morning assembly students to get fourth R-recognized certificates from on September 20. Students from DAVSKVB, who secured A+ in grade VI are Krishu Tandukar, Pratuish Shrestha, Cho-grish was declared excellent SA1 and SA2 examination of the academic session Saharsha Raj Pandey, Demos Shrestha, Aman in painting and Kritika Gurung won the 2016-17, were given away the fourth R-recognised Shrestha, Harsh Vardhan Tyagi, Banshika Motani and 3rd Prize in Singing. Shreya Agrawal , certificates by Educom, Sundhara, in the month of Bhoomi Dhanuka. Amit Kankarwal from grade VIII is Aditi Sherpa, Devika Agrawal, Sleshma September. DAVSKVB Management honoured them the one to get Fourth R- recognized certificate. K.C, Bipasha Sharma, Selin Rai, Kritika Gurung, Amie Sijapati, Dipashma DAV Students Secure Participation in Rastriya Pokhrel and Ashlesha Shrestha, Sese Third Position in Modern Model United Nations Conference, 2017 Hangma Limbu and Sameena Aryal got Decathlon Competition Three students from certificates of participation in various DAVSKVB participated in a events. DAV school was honoured with two-day Rastriya Model United token of appreciation for promoting Nations Conference- 2017 from Chinese language. Mr. Ram Chandra July 28 to 30 at Asian Institute of Khanal, Vice-principal, received token of Technology and Management. appreciation on behalf of DAVSKVB. The students to participate Inter-school Nepali Poem in conference were Anuska various schools represented Basnet- IX ‘E’, Sneha Shrestha- different countries and put forth Recitation Competition IX ‘E’ and Prajita Rayamajhi- IX their agendas. DAV management Two students from DAVSKVB— ‘E’. They represented Kuwait, honored the participants of Ayushma Dhungana VIII and Deleena Rana Kaushik Chhetri- IX and Jordan and Bahrain respectively. the conference in the morning VIII— participated in an inter-school Nepali Aryan Khadka secured the In the conference students from assembly on September 8. poem recitation competition on July 15. third position in Modern They were given certificates of Decathlon Competition held Sworup Bhandari Bagged Gold and Silver Medals participation in the morning assembly on June 22. They were given on September 8. The competition was certificates and medals in International Taekwondo Championship organised by Bhanubhakta Memorial in the morning assembly Sworup Bhandari from management in the presence of Secondary School Panipokhari, on September 8. The DAVSKVB bagged gold medal in all the students and teachers on Kathmandu. Similarly, Ayushma competition was organized by poomsae event and silver medal September, 7. Sworup not only Dhungana VIII participated in an Nepal Olympic Competition. in fighting event in 11th cultural represented DAV but the country. inter school Nepali poem recitation Kaushik got two medals and expo held in South Korea from July For his outstanding performance, he competition organized by Little Angels’ two certificates and Aryan 9 to 18. He was honored in the got appreciation from Newa Pucha, School Hattiban, Lalitpur. She also got got a medal and a certificate. morning assembly by DAVSKVB Republic of South Korea, as well. certificate of participation.

10 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 september School Day Celebration

Sangha Daan on the Occasion of 51st Birth Anniversary of Late Sushil Kedia Floral Homage and Prashad Distribution

All the students from kindergarten to grade XII paid floral homage to late Sushil Kedia on the occasion of his 51st birth anniversary. Secondary wing (V to XII) students paid homage on September 18. Prima- ry (I to IV) and kindergarten (Nursery, LKG and UKG) students paid homage DAVSKVB organised Sangha Daan to pay us to do Sangha Daan. He also talked about the on September 20. After paying hom- tribute to the departed soul of late Sushil Kedia animal nature, human nature and divine nature of age students received Prashad. on the school premises on September 19. human beings as described by Lord Buddha. Students offered flowers and lit A total of 175 monks and nuns were invited Similarly, Vikkhu Nigrodha, the Vice-president incense stick in front of late Sushil Ke- for the Sangh Daan. The members of DAVSKVB of Lumbini Development Trust, appreciated dia’s photo. Late Sushil Kedia passed Management Committee, teacher’s community, the efforts of DAVSKVB in organizing various away at the age of 17 due to hepatitis. few parents and students, including Kedia family religious, spiritual and social programmes at After his death, his father late Shankar members and administrative staff of Kedia school. He also explained the meaning and Lal Kedia, established DAV School organisation, participated in the programme. history of Sangh Daan. in his memory in the year 1993. It Speaking at the programme, Mr. Anil Kedia, Senior Buddhist Priest Dheer Sumedho was an attempt to spread the light of the chairperson, said that the Sangha Daan is the chanted Buddhist prayers on the occasion. knowledge in the society by educating greatest daan as propounded by Lord Gautam Shreemati Indumati Kedia, the mother of Mr. Anil students. Buddha. He added it is the responsibility for all of Kedia, also participated in Sangh Daan. Third Sushil Kedia Memorial Inter-school Football Tournament to Mark 51st Birth Anniversary of Late Sushil Kedia from DAVSKVB got highest scorer award. He scored 5 goals. DAVSKVB and Modern Indian School were knocked out from the semifinals. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, the Vice-principal. Mr. Biraj Maharjan, the team captain of national football team distributed trophies, medals and certifi- cates to the winners as well as participating teams in the presence of School Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao and Vice-principal. At the award distribution ceremony, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the principal, thanked all the participating teams for showing true To mark the 51st birth anniversary of Model School, IJ Pioneer School, GEMS and sportsmanship. She thanked Mr. Biraj Ma- late Sushil Kedia, the Sports department of DAVSKVB School. Two teams from DAVSKVB harjan for being a part of Silver Jubilee cele- DAVSKVB organized 3rd Sushil Kedia Memorial participated in the tournament bration of DAVSKVB School. Inter-school Football Tournament on 17th and Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya won The referees of the tournament were Mr. 18th September on the school ground. the trophy of 3rd Sushil Kedia Memorial In- Rojen Shrestha and Mr. Madhav Khati. Ms. Rao A total of 8 schools participated in the tour- ter-school Football Tournament. St. Xavier’s welcomed all the team in the award distribu- nament. The schools participating were Sainik ended the tournament as a runner up. The fair tion ceremony in Jetvan Hall and Vice Princi- Awasiya Mahavidyala, St. Xavier’s School, play team award was given to Modern India pal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal offered vote of Modern Indian School, AVM School, Ideal School. Nayab Hussain, a student of grade IX thanks.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 11 september School Day Celebration

Eighth Sushil Kedia Memorial Inter-school Table Tennis Tournament in boys U-16 category, Sanyog Kapali from AVM secured the first position. Similarly, in girls U-16 category, Aakanchya Karmacharya from MIS secured the first position. In the team event of boys, AVM School secured the first position and in the team event of girls, MIS School secured the first position. First, second and third position holders were given away medals and certificates. AVM School secured top positions in various categories followed by Modern Indian School. Except The British School, all participating schools returned home with at least one trophy, medals and certificates. The award distribution ceremony was held in Pratik Hall. DAVSKVB Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia, Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Sports department of DAVSKVB tournament were AVM, The British School, Rao, Vice- principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, organized 8th Inter-school Sushil Kedia Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalay, Modern Indian Mr. Tank Meghji Devji, senior secondary Memorial Inter-school Table Tennis School, Shree Gyan Mandir, and DAVSKVB. Co-ordinator and SSO, Mr. Prashant Samal Tournament to mark the 51st birth In boys U-12 category, Rubin Maharjan were present to distribute trophies, medals anniversary of late Sushil Kedia on from AVM secured the first position. and certificates to the winners as well the September 17. Similarly, in girls U-12 category, Trisha participants, coaches and managers of A total of six schools participated in this Maharjan from Shree Gyan Mandir Secondary various schools. A total of 6 referees were tournament. The schools participating in the School secured the first position. Similarly, involved in the tournament. A One-day Blood Donation Camp Havan Conducted in Pratik Hall

As a part of 51st birth anniversary celebration of late Sushil Kedia, the school organised havan on September 20. Kalpana Jung Bahadur Rana, the mother of late Pratik Jung Bahadur Rana also participated in the havan along with school management, teachers and students of XI and XII. The pundits to conduct havan were HoD of Sanskrit Mr. Govinda Ghimire and Sanskrit teacher Mr. Bhuwan Poudel. Youth Red Cross Circle of Sewa Kendra Kupondole, DAV organised a one-day blood Laitpur, technically supported Participation in Exhibition cum Competition donation camp at DAVSKVB on the programme and the medical Miraj Maharjan X September 20. team from infirmary department ‘A’ and Aarohi Shrestha- The blood donation camp of DAVSKVB and house-keeping VII ‘D’ participated was organised on the occasion department also assisted the in Alfresco Open st of 51 birth anniversary of late programme. Art: Exhibition cum Sushil Kedia. According to Mr. The executive members of Competition organized Ghanshyam Poudel, the club Youth Red Cross Circle were by Alfresco- Media and In-charge of Youth Red Cross involved in registering blood Event Management Circle, more than 50 teachers, donors’ details. The donated blood Pvt. Ltd. in the first half of the academic session. They were staffers, students and parents will be given to the blood bank of given away the certificates of participation in the morning donated blood. Rakta Sanchar the Red Cross. assembly of September 8.

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Hindi Debate Competition Sanskrit PowerPoint Presentation Competition Shakuntala Literary Club organised Sanskrit PowerPoint presentation competition for grade IX and X CBSE students in Jetavana Hall on October 29. To enhance students’ ability in Vedic research, the competition was organized, according to Mr. Dayanidhi Gautam, Club in-charge.

Kavir Sahitya Samaj (Hindi Club) skills of students, according to Ms. organised Hindi Debate Competition Indu Thakur, the club in-charge. The for grade X CBSE students in their competition was organised section- respective classrooms on October 31. wise and results were also announced As many as 30 students took section-wise. The judges in the The competition was judged by Mr. Vivek Neupane, part in the competition. The title for competition were Mr. Dilliram Sharma Ms. Pratima Rai and Mr. Dayanidhi Gautam. Bhumika debate competition was ‘Google Guru (Hindi) and Ms. Indu Thakur (Hindi Adhikari was the moderator of the programme. The audience kaa esthan lene me samartha hai/ Club In-charge) Mr. Purushottam was from grade IX and X CBSE. It was a group work. As per asamartha hai’. The debate aimed Pokharel, HoD of Hindi was the the result, X ‘H’ secured the first position, X ‘G’ secured the at enhancing logical and debating moderator of the competition. second position IX ‘J’ secured the third position and IX ‘I’ secured the fourth position. ‘My Hidden Voice’ for Grade III presentation on the topics of their interest. The programme was English Story Telling Competition organised to develop public speaking William Wordsworth English Club of secondary wing skills of the students, according to organised English story telling competition for grade VII and activity in-charge Ms. Anusha Rana. VIII students in Jetavan Hall on October 31. It was a team work assisted by their respective class teachers. The topics presented in my hidden voice A PowerPoint presentation were classification of animals, solar programme, ‘My Hidden Voice’, for and lunar eclipses, good and bad grade III was held in Jetavan Hall manners, physical activity, seven on October 29. Students made continents and life cycle of a butterfly.

Results of ‘Golden Garbage Can’ Declared ‘Golden Garbage Can’ - a award given to the best section from each The objective of the programme was to develop students’ class on the basis of classroom oratory skills and boost their confidence, according to Ms. cleanliness and management - has Mubina Thapa, the club in-charge. The judges were Ms. been given to I ‘B’, II ‘C’, III ‘E’ and Sashilata Rai and Ms. Dikshya Koirala. Diwama Rai (VIII) and IV ‘D’ in the morning assembly of Abipsa Parajuli (VII) were the moderators of the programme. primary wing on October 30. As per the results from grade VII, Niharika Rana ‘C’ Housekeeping In-charge Ms. secured the first position followed by Sneha Manda ‘F’ Prayana Sucheta Shrestha gave away the Tamaden Limbu ‘I’ and Kritika Maharjan ‘E’ in the second, third awards to the winning sections. To encourage students to keep their and consolation positions respectively. Similarly from grade The evaluation was done by HK classrooms neat, clean and well VIII, Palesha Govardhan ‘H’ secured the first position followed Department. The results were maintained ‘golden garbage can’ is by Nandani Gupta ‘J’, Sreyans Lal ‘F’ and Priyanka Pokharel ‘G’ announced by Ms. Anusha Rana, given to the best section from each in second, third and consolation positions respectively. activity in-charge of primary wing. class.

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Inter-house PowerPoint Presentation Competition Gautam and Mr. Modnath Paudel. Ekta Baral IV ‘D’ and Sankalpa Devkota III ‘B’ were the moderators of the programme. The audience was from grade III. The presentations were witnessed by Vice-principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, Primary Co-ordinator Mr. Halloween Day in Kindergarten Andrew Filtz Patrick and DAV Kindergarten Wing organised Halloween day for HoD of Nepali Mr. Narayan all the students of Nursery, LKG and UKG in their respective Khatiwada. classrooms on October 31. To celebrate the day, teachers As per the results, from painted the faces of the students and made them participate grade III, Lhotse House in sheet colouring activities. Devkota Nepali Club of primary secured the first position, wing organised inter-house Gaurishankar House secured the PowerPoint presentation competition second position and Dhaulagiri for grade III and IV students on House secured the third position. Photography Competition October 31. Similarly from grade IV, The objective of the programme Gaurishankar House secured the was to develop presentations skills first position, Lhotse House secured of the students. The judges in the the second position and Dhaulagiri competition were Ms. Sulochana House secured the third position.

FoZ Co-ordinator Attends Workshop DAV FoZ Co-ordinator Mr. Pradeep Shrestha attended a two-day workshop at Tistung Palung on 27th and 28th Sudha Sagar competition a month October. OBTE Club organised before. The objective of The workshop was organised by photography Competition the competition was to Central Zoo, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. The for the mass media enhance photography workshop was a part of refreshers course students of Grade VII, VIII skills such as selection based on environment conservation. and IX in the art room of angle, determination of FoZ Co-ordinators participated in of secondary wing on appropriate light, focus on different activities like community October 31. object and composition. survey programme and visited a local A total of 50 students The contestants were school Sunaula Secondary School participated in this also asked to make and participated in tree plantation competition. Students presentations on the programme on school premises. were informed about the photos they captured.

DAV Video Fest Competition Charles Babbage Computer Club organised DAV Videos Fest Competition for grade VIII and IX students in Jetavan Hall on October 31. The objective of the programme was to enhance students’ video editing skills and creativity, according to Mr. Rajan Bajracharya, the club in-charge. The judges in the competition were Mr. Tanka Ghimire and Mr. Rajan Bajracharya. As per the results, the first position. Devansh, secured the second position Siddhartha secured the third Nirwan, Sara, Samyam secured Amit, Priyanshu and Devyansh and Sushrit, Kasturba and position.

14 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 november Inter-club Solo Dance Competition Music Workshop for Music Lovers Natikaji Music Club of DAV organized music workshop for executive members of music club and those practicing orchestra in Jetavan Hall on November 2017. Senior Musician Mr. Raju Singh made a presentation on various types of music such as eastern, mosaic, Nepali and classical. Pragya presented on eastern classical music, Mayur Dance Club modern dance of ASD Prasun made presentation on western organised Inter-club solo entertainment group. music and Dewas and Kasturva made dance competition in ASD group members a presentation on folk music. The According to senior musician Raju Buddha Hall on November were welcomed by Senior programme was co-ordinated by HoD Singh, various demonstrations were 23. The key attractions Secondary Co-ordinator Mr. Jay Shreevastav. Vice-principal also made during workshop. The of the programme were Mr. Tank Meghji Devji. Mr. Ramchandra Khanal witnessed programme aimed at providing both welcome dance by The audience in the the presentations. Ms. Bimala Bhusal theoretical and practical knowledge of Mayur Dance Club, solo competition was grade IX was the moderator of the programme. various music forms. dance competition and students. Mass Media Students’ HPE PowerPoint Presentation Competition Visit to Kamana Publication

Sudha Sagar OBTE Club technologies used for printing organized field visit for grade press by the journalists. IX mass media students at On the occasion Mr. Vasudha Eco Club organized HPE competition was organized as Kamana Publication House, Derek Lal Shrestha, Head of PowerPoint presentation competition a part of practical assessment Kathmandu on November 23. Kamana Publication House for grade X CBSE students in Jetavan for the board examination of X The objective of media demonstrated the plate used Hall on November 20. CBSE, according to Mr. Ratna visit was to explore knowledge for printing newspapers. As Two groups from each section Basnet, HPE club in-charge. about print media and observe many as 50 students got of X CBSE presented on various HPE department and computer the situation of print media in opportunity to visit Kamana issues related with HPE curriculum. department in collaboration judged Nepal. At Kamana Publication Publication House. The The presentations were judged the competition. The audience house, students were students were escorted by on the basis of content coverage, was from X-CBSE. Altogether 8 demonstrated various editing Club In-charge Ms. Rojina presentation style and design and presentations were made by the structure, infrastructures and Rai. layout. HPE PowerPoint presentation students.

As many as 70 interactors from Interact Club co-ordinator Mr. Keshav DABSKVB attended a cycle rally that Dangal, the programme was organized started from Tinkune, Kathmandu to to promote use of cycle in the city Cycle Jawalakhel, Lalitpur on November 11. to make it pollution-free. The rally Rally for The students participating in cycle started with a slogan ‘Dhaumandu lai rally were from grade IX to XII. Two Kathmandu Banao’ which means let’s Interactors routes were offered to the students for make Kathmandu dust-free. Altogether the cycle rally — an 11-Km long route 300 interactors from various schools and a 25-Km long route. According to participated in the cycle rally.

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Talk Show on Yoga and Sports Run Solve and Win Competition for Grade V and VI Aryabhatta Mathematics Club of secondary wing organized ‘Run Solve and Win’ Competition for grade V and VI students on secondary Gorakh Yoga Sports Club of Yoga Sports Club delivered ground on November 17 and of secondary wing organized welcome speech. The 19. Talk show on ‘Scope of yoga and moderator of the programme The objective of sports’ for grade VII students in was Mr. Alok Kumar Mishra, programme was to develop Indu Hall on November 21. HoD of Yoga. The objective students’interest in The resource persons of of programme was to make Maths and enhance their the talk show were Dr. Surya students aware about Yoga. mathematical skills and Adhikari. The audience was from Bahadur Karki, president of The Yoga Sports Association creativity, according to club In- grade V and VI. Mr. Surchen Yoga Sports Association of has decided to conduct yoga as charge Mr. Mahesh Karki. The Shah was the moderator of the Nepal and Mr. Chudamani a competition at local, national students participated in 3-legged programme. The results were Kharel, general secretary and international levels. run, relay race and free race. declared section wise for boys of National Youth Sports Mr. Krishna Joshi, Lower Participation in the competition and girls. Earlier Vice-principal Association. Vice-principal Mr. secondary co-ordinator gave was mandatory for all the students. Mr. Ramchandra Khanal in the Ram Chandra Khanal welcomed away the token of love to the The judges in the competition presence of HoD of Mathematics the guests at the programme. resource persons. Mr. Mishra were Mr. Mahesh Karki, Mr. Indra Mr. R.K. Tripathi inaugurated the Sneha Agrawal, the president offered vote of thanks. Jit Mahara and Mr. Bishwodeep completion on November 17.

Inter-section Science Textual Quiz Contest Inter-section Reading Competition

Newton Science Club of primary wing As per the results, section C from organized intersection science textual grade I and II secured the first position. quiz contest for grade I and II students in Section F from grade I and II secured Pratik Hall on November 20. the second position and section B from The objective of the quiz contest was grade I and II secured the third position. to promote learning with fun, motivate The audience was grade I and II students them to speak in mass and to improve and teachers. The quiz master was club their general knowledge. in-charge Ms. Pratikshya Nepali.

Personal Hygiene Inspection Devkota Nepali Club learning students. The Mother Teresa Social Club of primary of primary wing organized objective of programme wing organized an event to inspect inter-section reading was to help students personal hygiene of students from grade competition for grade III develop their reading III and IV in Pratik Hall on November 27. and IV students in their skills in Nepali language, Students were asked to check personal respective classrooms on according to club In- hygiene of each other. The objective of November 30. charge Ms. Ratna Shova programme was to encourage students Participation in Sangat. The judges of to maintain personal hygiene. the competition was the competition were mandatory for all Nepali respective class teachers.

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Names of Students to be Posted in Character Tree Announced Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Sashrouha Maharjan, Ritti Singhal, Rao, announced the names of Sahira Rai, Purvansh Bhatta, Jiya the students to be posted in Jha, Dikshit Babu Acharya and character tree in Pratik Hall on Bivana Aryal. November 16. Similarly from grade IV are The students with excellent Jaha Joshi Maharjan, Angel moral values and social Bajaj, Sudin Chand, Kritik Gyawali, behavior were chosen for the Nilisha Shrestha, Lakshya Singhal character tree. Names for the and Ayushi Gupta. character tree were announced Meanwhile guest Mr. Arun class wise. On the occasion Ms. Arauindaksitan witnessed the Rao also motivated students to programme. He was a guest of work hard to earn the honor in honour in the family jamboree of the second half of the academic grade III and IV who came all the session. way from Kerala, India. The students to be posted in The students whose names character tree from grade I are Yue Liu and Sayush Maskey. Anushka Sah, Samragyi Thapa, will be posted in character tree Prachur Dhakal, Pragya Sibakoti, Similarly, from grade II, the Saksham Thapaliya, Hemakshi award will be honoured with Sadikchhya Sharma, Bivan students to be posted in character Agrawal and Sidhant Jha. certificates in the annual day Bhandari, Yushna Maharjan, Xin tree are Amogh Manandhar, Similarly, from grade III are celebration. Shape Hunting Competition Nepali Picture Describing Competition Devkota Nepali Club of secondary wing organized Nepali picture describing competition for grade I to IV students in their respective classrooms on November 16. The objective of programme was to develop creativity of the students and develop speaking skills of the students. The judges in the competition were respective subject teachers. Top three winners were declared Aryabhatta Mathematics Club of from each section. Primary wing organized geometrical shape hunting competition for grade I and II Hindi Story Writing Competition students on school premises on 21st and 22nd November. Kabir Sahitya Samaj (Hindi Club) In this competition students collected of primary wing organised Hindi story and presented drawings of various writing competition for grade III and IV geometrical shapes they found in their students in their respective classrooms surroundings. The objective of the on November 20. programme was to familiarize students The objective of programme was to with different geometrical shapes and enhance writing skills of Hindi language, figures. The judges of the competition according to Hindi Club in-charge Ms. were respective class teachers. Pooja Jaiswal.

The winners of vocational various streams of vocational model exhibition competition subjects such as life skills, Winners of organized for grade VI to fashion designing, IT/ IX were honoured with Electronics mass media and Vocational certificates and medals on beauty and healthy science. Model Novembers 28 in the morning Vocational Model assembly. Exhibition was held in Exhibition Vocational model secondary ground. The exhibition competition was exhibitions were observed by Competition held on PTC Day on September chairperson Shree Anil Kedia, Honored 16. The exhibition competition Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari was held separately for Rao and parents.

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Hindi Poem Recitation and Enactment Competition Essay and Drawing Competition grade VII, Neha Agrawal Sah ‘G’ secured the first position, Hriday Agarwal ‘F’ secured the second position, Bhoomi Agarwal ‘F’ secured the third position and Abhinav Goyal ‘I’ secured the consolation Friends of Zoo organized essay and position. Likewise, from grade drawing competition for grade V, VII, VIII Umang Sharma ‘J’ secured VIII and IX students in Jetavan Hall on the first position, Piyush Poddan November 26. ‘J’ secured the second position. The objective of programme was Barkha Jaiswal ‘G’ secured the to create awareness of environment Kabir Sahitya Samaj (Hindi poems. The competition was third position and Debadrita conservation. As per the results of Club) organised Hindi poem judged class wise by Mr. Mukherjee ‘G’ secured the essay competition, Bhoomi Agrawal recitation and enactment Dilliram Sharma and Mr. Bhuban consolation position. from grade VII ‘F’ in junior category and competition for grade VII, VIII, Poudel. Sahil and Ritik were Similarly, from grade IX, Rewani Guruacharya from grade IX ‘J’ in IX and X students in Jetavana moderators in the competition Anjani Jaiswal ‘J’ secured the senior category were declared winners. Hall on 16th and 17th November of grade VII and VIII and Chirag first position, Nalini Karna ‘G’ Similarly, in drawing competition, The competition for grade and Harshita were moderators secured the second position, Bijayika Rai V ‘A’ from junior category VII and VIII was held on 16th in the competition of grade Bibek Kumar Shah ‘G’ secured and Bijit Lamichhane VII ‘D’ from senior November and for grade IX IX and X. The audience was the third position and Devansh category were declared winners. and X on 17th November. The from VIII CBSE, IX ‘G’ and X ‘F’. Agarwal ‘I’ secured the The judges in the competition were objective of the programme Meanwhile, Mr, Purushottam consolation position. Mr. Tankanath Ghimire, Mr. Surchen was to develop students’ poem Pokhrel, HoD of Hindi recited a Likewise, from grade X, Shah, Mr. Rajumuni Bajracharya and recitation and enactment skills poem and praised the students Shreeya Chetani ‘F’ secured the Mr.Pradeep Shrestha. The competition and to boost confidence of the taking part in the competition. first position, Pratham Agarwal was organized to select students students, according to Ms. Indu The judges also put forth their ‘F’ and Tulsi Kumar Agarwal ‘H’ for inter-school essay and drawing Thakur, the club in-charge. views on poem recitation and secured the second position competition to be organized by the As many as 28 students enactment. and Tammy Shambhavi Pandey Central Zoo, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur on recited and enacted different As per the results, from secured the third position. November 29.

Art Exhibition cum Workshop Nestle Milo Quiz Contest Results Announced Results of Nestle Milo Quiz -2017 held on September 25 were announced in the separate morning assemblies of primary and secondary wings on November 20. Vice-principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal and Nestle Milo Company A total of 40 students representative Ms. Aurora KC gave associated with Uttam Kiran Art away the medals and certificates Club from DABSKVB attended to the winners of secondary wing an art exhibition cum workshop and CCA In-charge in the presence organized by Nepal Art Council of Ms. KC gave away medals first, second and third positions and Nasala Shakya secured the at Babarmahal, Kathmandu, on and certificates to the winners of respectively. first, second and third positions November 12. primary wing. The Quiz contest Similarly from grade IV, Harshit respectively. During the workshop, was held for all the students from Bajaj, Abhash Rajkarnikar and Similarly from grade VII, artists showed presentations grade III to VIII. Top three position Bikash Sah secured the first, second Aashna Mukhia, Naveen Gurung, to the students. The attraction holders from each class were and third positions respectively. Teresa Somani secured the of workshop was print making declared winners. Mr. Tankanath Similarly from grade V, Erica first, second and third positions art on Zinc sheet, according to Ghimire announced the names of Prajapati, Chetan Parshuramka respectively. Mr. Prajapati. “The objective of the winners. The Quiz contest was and Kripal Paudel secured the Likewise from grade VIII, programme was to motivate, and held on health and sports topic. first, second and third positions Sannidhya Bhujel, Aniket Kanth train the students in print making,” As per the results from grade respectively. and Inap Maharjan secured the said the In-charge of the club Mr. III, Omraj Jha, Aayukt Shah and Likewise from grade VI, Malbi first, second and third positions Mangal Krishna Prajapati. Dikshit Babu Acharya secured the Thapa Magar, Shlesha Tamrakar respectively.

18 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 november Achivements DAV Makes it to Semis for the First Time in International Cricket Tournament mammoth target of 217 runs thanks to Meraj Hussain’s majestic inning of 96 runs of only 57 balls. In reply Sunbeams Mr. Mishra elected was bundled up for just 109 runs. Meraj as President of Hussain was declared the man of match Lalipur Yoga Sports for his outstanding performance. Committee Similarly, in the two matches played Nepal Yoga between BYCT and DAV at Bolpur on Sports Association th th 29 and 30 October, DAV won the toss formed the district DAV cricket team achieved a new overs and in reply Aryan International and decided to bat first. DAV beat BYCT committee to run milestone by entering into the semifinals School chased it down in 14 overs. in both matches. Aashutosh Ghiraiya yoga-sports activities of an international cricket tournament To reach the semi-final, DAV played superbly in both the matches in Lalitpur District at for the first time. The cricket tournament thrashed Turkish Hope International and was declared man of the match in Prayagpokhari, Lalitpur was organized by Bangladesh Scholastic School, Dhaka, on November 3. DAV both the matches. on November, 13. The School, Uttara, Dhaka in Bangladesh, on bowled out Turkish Hope for just 96 DAV team squad includes Rajat meeting of central th the occasion of 40 anniversary of the runs and chased the target in just 8 Prashad- Captain, Aashutosh Ghiraiya- committee members school. 10 teams from Bangladesh and overs winning the match by 9 wickets. Vice-captain, Meeraj Hussain, Aaditya and yoga activists of two from India and Nepal participated in Sikhar Bothra, the youngest player of Agrawal, Inap Maharjan, Shikhar Bothra, Lalitpur elected HoD the tournament. the tournament was declared the man Saman Shrestha, Ayush Sharma. The Yoga of DAVSKVB, Mr. DAV team played semi-final match of the match. He took 3 wickets giving team coach of these tournaments is Alok Kumar Mishra against Aryan International School, 7 runs in 4 overs. HoD of Sports Mr. Purnendu Ghosh as the President of India on November 4. DAV team was Earlier, DAV team beat Sunbeams and sports teacher Dilip Yadav is the Lalitpur branch. able to manage only 96 runs in 20 team on November 2. DAV set a team assistant coach.

december Grade X and XII Students Attend Motivational Speech Sessions Hindi Book Reading Students of grade motivational sessions for X - SEE, X- CBSE and XII the students. Mr. Bhatta, Competition CBSE got an opportunity to in the programme, talked attend motivational speech about positive thinking, sessions conducted by Mr. goal setting, leadership Saunak Bhatta, one of the development, understanding young motivational speakers life in better way. of the country. Mr. Bhatta has been Grade XII students campaigning against attended the session on various social evils and December1 while students helping young minds find of grade X CBSE attended solutions. the session on December Bhatta’s motivational 12. session was appreciated by Mr. Saunka Bhatta Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the along with his team Principal. She also talked members of ‘We Inspire about the importance of Nepal’ conducted the developing leadership skills. Kabir Sahitya Samaj of secondary wing organised Hindi Pokhara-Ghandruk Tour 2017-18 book reading competition for of December, 2017. grade IX and X CBSE students in Students at Pokhara their respective classrooms on valley visited Begnas Lake, December 15. Mahendra Cave, Chamere The objective of the Cave, Shanti Stupa, Davis competition was to develop fluent Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev, reading skills of the students. HoD Mountain Museum, Fewa Lake Mr. Purushottam Pokhrel talked and Lake side. about the importance of reading Similarly at Ghandruk they skills and also provided some tips visited Gurung village and to become a fluent reader. The from Ghandruk view tower winners were declared section they saw panoramic scene wise. The judges were Mr. Dilliram Students and teachers team a tour at Pokhara Valley and of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Sharma and Ms. Indu Thakur. of grade X SEE and CBSE made Ghandruk, Kaski in the last week Machhapuchhre.

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Students’ Visit to Aviation Museum Maths Quiz Contest

Aryabhatta Mathematics Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal. Club of secondary wing Mr. R.K. Tripathi, the HoD of organized Maths Quiz contest Mathematics was judge of the for grade VII and VIII students competition. The audience Students of grade V, VII and trip was to give practical in Indu Hall December 26. was from class VII (SEE). The VIII associated with Newton knowledge about the aircraft The objective of moderators of the programme Science Club visited Aviation to the students. Students were programme was to enhance were Tanisha Agrawal and Neha Museum at Sinamangal, taken to Aviation Museum by the logical skills and creativity Agrawal. Each team consisted Kathmandu on December 26. club in-charge Ms. Shreejana of the students. The chief of 4 members with 2 students The objective of this field Rana. guest of the competition was from CBSE and 2 from SEE.

Family Jamboree of Grade VI DAV organised family jamboree chairperson, principal, vice-principal of grade VI for the academic and CAO. The winners of parents’ session 2017/18 on December 27. game received prizes from the chief Students performed various guest Mr. Rubeil Dominick. dances including Indian classical, Earlier, Mr. Krishna Joshi, middle Nepali Cultural, robotics, Hollywood, school co-ordinator, welcomed all bollywood and kollywood, among the invited parents and guests. others. Students also performed a The MC of the progamme was Mr. short drama to spread awareness Surchen Shah, the CCA in-charge against girls trafficking. On the of middle school. Ms. Kamana occasion, students sang the English numbers. Parents also showed The programme was witnessed by Adhikari, mentor of grade V and VI song- ‘we all are one’ and some Hindi their participation through games. the parents of grade VI students, offered vote of thanks.

Orientation for Students of Grade VII and VIII Visit to an Orphanage Home Mr. Joshi talked about declining self esteem the problems and needs of teenagers in boys’ of orphans. A total of orientation. Similarly, Mr. 32 students visited Joshi and CCE Mentor of the orphanage house. grade VII and VIII talked Students departed from about behavioral changes the school at 9:45 am caused by technology for the donation. The and age factor and students interacted their impact in the girls’ with orphan children orientation. at Budhanilkantha. Middle school co-ordinator The students were Orphan children Mr. Krishna Joshi and CCE made to think on goal of human Students of grade V, VII and performed Nepali Mentor of grade VII and VIII life and how the school rules VIII associated with Mother dance to welcome DAV students. organized orientation sessions and regulations were helping Teresa Social Service Club visited The students also visited for the boys and girls separately them to build their character. The Srijana Samajik Sewa Anathalaya, nearby Budhanilkantha temple. in Jetavan Hall. speaker also motivated students Bhudhanilkantha, Kathmandu, to The students were taken to The boys attended with stories and screened a donate food items and clothes on Budhanilkantha by club in-charge orientation session on December video titled ‘This is why you don’t December 24. Ms. Aarti Sharma and social 21 and girls attended orientation succeed? ‘. The objective of programme studies teacher Ms. Sumana session on December 19. was to sensitize the students to Shrestha.

20 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 Photo glimpses from the establishment Founder of DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati late. Shankar Lal Kedia Addressing the students

A grand welcome been given to a team led by Shree Brij Lal Kedia who visited DAV School Faridabad, India, to start higher education in Nepal in association with DAV, India in 1992 AD. From the Right- Shree Shankar Lal Kedia, Madhav Lal Shrestha (Mayor of Birgunj), Shree Hira lal Kedia. Shreemati Bina Singh, Shreemati Hemlata etc. welcoming on behalf of DAV Faridabad to Nepali team. As many as 8,000 students are studying in this School. Founder of DAV School late. Shankar Lal Kedia giving away appreciation letter to the Guest

Founder of the School late. Shankar Lal Kedia in a function at Dasharath Stadium Chairperson with the students and guest at Dasharath Stadium

Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia giving away the award to the student in 2003 Students performing song in the academic year 1997-98

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The first lady Ms. Sunita Kedia giving away the Tie & Representatives of International educational organizations Badge in investiture ceremony associated with DAV College in New Delhi, India, making commitment to support Brij Lal Kedia Hindu University, Birgunj Nepal. In the first row from the left- Shreemati Seetal Sharma (Co-ordinator of DAV College promotion committee), Shree Narendra Kumar Agrawal (DAV School Biratnagar), Shree Madhav Lal Shrestha (Secretary member, Brijlal Kedia Hindu University), Shree T.R. Tuli (President DAV College promotion committee), Shree G.P Chopra (Vice President, DAV College promotion committee), Mr. Gokul Prasad Pokharel (Member, Brijlal Kedia Hindu University), Shree Shankar Lal Kedia (President, Brijlal Kedia Hindu University), Shree Madan Lal Khanna (General Secretary, DAV College Promotion Committee) and Shree D.R. Gupta (Director College). In the Second row from the left- Shree S.C Nanda (Director Administration), Shree Ratan Kumar Kedia (Vice President, DAV RB Kedia School Birgunj), Shree G.D. Jindal (Director, Public School Second), Shree S.L. Suri (Vice President DAV College promotion committee) and Shree Anil Kedia.

Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao with CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater receiving appreciation letter

Investiture ceremony of the academic year 2004 Students learning music from music teacher in the academic year 1993-94

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Students performing in the academic year 1995-96

Founder of DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwo Bharati late Shankar Lal Kedia addressing the annual day at Nepal Academy, Ktm.

Photo of the academic year 1997-98

Photo of the academic year 1997-98

Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia, Founder Principal Ms. Rasmi Chari & the guests in the academic year 1999-2000

Cultural performance in the academic year 2002-03

Award ceremony for the students

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Founder Principal Ms. Rasmi Chari addressing the cultural programme in the academic year 1999-2000 Annual day of Kindergarten-2003

Students performing in the academic year 1995-96 Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia giving away the award to the student in 2003

DAV Students welcoming the guest of Vishwo Hindu Parisad in the academic year 2002-03

Students performing song in the annual Day-2007

24 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 Good luck CEREMONY celebration of silver jubilee year

Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao blessing Vice- Principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater addressing addressing the ceremony. the students in good luck ceremony. addressing the good Luck Ceremony. the good luck Ceremony.

Senior School Co-ordinator Mr. Tank Meghi Devji giving away the good Students performing during good luck ceremony luck certificates

Students of grade X CBSE posing for group photo during the ceremony Students of grade X SEE posing for group photograph with the guests.

Kumari dance of the student in good luck Students of grade IX performing modern dance Students performing classical dance on the ceremony on the occasion. occasion

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 25 Thanks Giving Day celebration of silver jubilee year

Shree Anil Kedia addressing the Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao Vice-principal Mr. House Keeping In-charge, Ms. audience on the occasion of addressing the audience on the Ramchandra Khanal speaking Sucheeta Shrestha speaking on Thanks Giving Day occasion. in the ceremony. the occasion

School bus Driver Mr. Sundar Shrestha receiving Security staffers posing for a group photo on the DAV management expressing gratitude to appreciation letter from the chairperson occasion support staffers

Support staffers posing for a group photo Support staffers performing dance on Support staffers posing for a group photo on the the occasion occasion

Mr.Thakur Simkhada receiving appreciation School support staffers posing for a group photo Support staffers of canteen posing for a group letter from the chairperson photo

26 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 Theater Show celebration of silver jubilee year

The audience of Shakespearian Twelfth Night The distinguished guests of the Wordsworth English Drama show. Clubs Felicitation Ceremony and Theater Show.

Director of the Drama Parikshit Bickram Rana Sharing experience as the director.

One of the comedy incident of All the characters of Twelfth Night Theater posing for group photo the drama.

Different incidents of the drama.

Stage Manager Arshu Acharya The toppers of English in board results 2017-18 posing for group photo with the distinguished guests and DAV delivering her experience. Management.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 27 Welcome ceremony celebration of silver jubilee year

Distinguished guests of Welcome Ceremony The chief guest of welcome ceremony Kids’ elegant classical dance on western music with the chairperson and Principal posing for the photo

The winners of principal subjects sweepstakes Students performing fusion dance on the Students performing pop songs and music on the posing for group photo with the distinguished guest. occasion. occasion.

Graduation DAY OF KINDERGARTEN

Student of Kindergarten wing performing their Students of UKG with the Chief Guest and DAV talents in Graduation Day of Kindergarten Management and Teachers posing for group photo.

The chief guest Ms. Rubi Thapa with DAV Awesome Nepali dance of the Students’ classical dance Management Graduating the UKG students. Kindergarten students on western music.

28 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 december English Elocution Poem Recitation Competition Wordsworth English Club of primary Classroom Cleaning wing organised English elocution poem recitation competition for grade III and IV Programme in Pratik Hall on December 1. The objective of programme was to develop public speaking skills of the students. As many as 14 students took part in the competition. The audience was from grade III. The moderator of programme was Dhara Timilsina from grade IV. CCE mentor Ms. Anamika Limbu and English teacher Ms. Rosa Nakarmi were judges in the competition. Mother Teresa Social Service English Story Telling Competition Club of primary wing organized Wordsworth English Club of primary wing classroom cleaning programme organized English story telling competition for grade I and II students in their for grade III and IV students in their respective respective classrooms on December classrooms. 20.The objective of the programme The objective of the competition was was to teach the students about to teach moral lessons to the students. The the importance of neat and clean competition was mandatory for all the students. surrounding. Students participated The judges of the competition were respective in the cleaning activity in groups. class teachers. Word Puzzle Competition Devkota Nepali Club of primary wing organised Nepali word puzzle competition for grade I and II students in their respective classrooms on 27th December, 2017.The objective of the programme was to help students improve and expand their vocabulary. The judges of the competition were respective class teachers. Participants of Read to the Principal with DAV management & teachers

Training cum Workshop on ‘Early Childhood Teaching’

Orient Black Swan the chairperson his daughter Publication in association Sashi Kedia and the principal with DAV Sushil Kedia Vishiwa with bouquet and Khada at Bharati Higher Secondary the beginning of the training School organised training cum session. workshop on ‘Early childhood Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari teaching’ for the teachers of pre Rao talked about the primary schools in Indu Hall on tremendous impact of early November 30. quality childhood education The resource person for the on learning abilities of young training was Ms. Sheila Kuran. students. Citing her decade She is the Vice-president of All long experience in education India School Division, Orient sector, she said, “Early Black Swan Publication. The childhood education helps in training began with the welcome socialization process, develops speech of DAV Principal Ms. co-operation, and inculcates Bhubaneswari Rao. A total of values. 45 teachers from 20 schools, In the workshop, the including DAV, participated in Mr. Anil Kedia, the chairperson, warm hospitality to the resource resource person talked about the training. The trainees were Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, the person. The resource person some innovative techniques given certificates by Orient Black vice-principal observed the and other guests from India and methods to teach language Swan Publication and DAVSKVB. training session and offered and Nepal were welcomed by to kids.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 29 december Night Stay at Central Zoo Talk Programme on Cervical and Breast Cancer

The objective of this programme was to create awareness of cervical and breast cancer among female teachers. The resource persons are professional nurses and health officers. They have been organizing Central Zoo organized After that students were hundreds of training to make Night stay for Friends of Zoo divided into two groups women aware about various at Central Zoo Jawalakhel, and were taken to watch health issues related with Lalitpur, on December 24. animals’ behavior. The women. Before students were students to participate DAV school organized a The resource persons taken for Night stay, they in the event were FoZ talk programme with renowned were welcomed with bouquet and were taken to the training members of grade V to IX. humanitarian and social activists, Ms. Khada by CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater. hall and Mr. Arun Narsing As many as 36 students Radha Paudel and Ms. Anu shakya on Ms. Shibani was the moderator of Rana the conservation visited night tour, according the topic ‘Cervical and breast cancer’ the programme. According to Ms. officer gave presentation on to Mr. Pradeep Shrestha, for grade V to XII female teachers in Shibani, the teachers put forth their different nocturnal animals. FoZ co-ordinator. Jetavan Hall on December 21. queries to the resource persons.

DAV’s Journey Ends in Semifinals of Micromax Sports Teacher of DAV Secures Second Inter-school Indoor Cricket Tournament Position in Photography Competition DAV school cricket semifinal match, Aditya Mr. Shankar Bhujel secured the Team reached semi-finals Agrawal was declared 2nd position in Indrajatra photography of Micromax inter-school the man of the match. competition held in Basantapur on cricket tournament held The participants of the December 23. at Velocity Arena, Ratopul, tournament were Ashish The competition was organized by Jatra Kathmandu, on 16th to 19th Shah (captain), Saurav Nepal. Mr. Bhujel got certificate and cash December. The tournament Shrestha, Ronak Goyal, prize of Rs 5,000. He presented the photo of was organised by Bhyagutey Aditya Agrawal, Shekhar dasabatar with fire in Indrajatra 2074 for the Production Pvt. Ltd. Bothra, Inap Maharjan, competition. The vetran actor and comedian In the first semifinal declared the man of the Sarbochha Basnet, Piyush Mr. Madan Krishna Shrestha gave away the match, Shekhar Bothra was match and in the second Shah and Aniket Agrawal. certificate and prize to Mr. Bhujel. DAV Cricket Team Sports Teacher Bags Bronze Medal Finishes as Runner-up Yet Again in Mix Martial Art Asian Championship DAV cricket team has once tournament were DAVSKVB, again choked to pressure of St. Xavier School, Sainik finals in Brihaspati Vidhya Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, BVS, Sadan (BVS) Under-14 Kathmandu Model School and Interschool Cricket Tournament Rosebud School. DAV team 2017. The team lost the finals played this tournament under once again. The tournament leadership of team manager was held from 17th to 20th Mr. Purnendu Ghosh.Team December on the premises of coach was Mr. Dilip Yadav and BVS School, Naxal. captain was Ashish Shah. Ronak Goyal was declared Aadarsh Agrawal, man of the match in 2 Prashiddha Bajracharya, different matches and he was Saurav Shrestha, Shikhar Sports teacher of DAVSKVB Mr. Mossad, Iran from 6th to 10th December also declared the player of Bothra, Aaditya Rauniyar Shankar Bhujel bagged bronze medal 2017. As many as 27 countries the series. All the players got Piyush Poddar, Sarbochha and certificate innd 2 Mix Martial participated in this championship. medals and certificates. A Basnet, Inap Maharjan, Krish Art (To’ai) Asian Championship. Mr. Bhujel also attended a two-day total of six school participated Devkota, Rishon Man Maleku He participated in the under 58 Kg international referee training for in the tournament. The and Ronak Goyal were in the group. mix martial art. A total of 17 players schools participating in the DAV squad. The championship was held in attended the training.

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‘Read to the Principal’ for Primary Students Concludes The final round of ‘Read to by the panel of judges and the the Principal for grade I to IV principal. The finalists of read to students was held in Jetavan Hall the principal were Aaniya Shwma on December 12. I ‘A’, Sudin Kilambu I ‘A’, Prabhav The objective of programme Gupta II ‘C’, Alisha Sharma II ‘F’, was to develop reading and Sneha Agrawal III ‘A’, Miraz Lal III comprehension skills of the ‘G’, Anushka Karmakar IV ‘C’ and students. The programme was Aashif Sharma IV ‘E’. Each finalist witnessed by the parents of was given away a certificate and finalists, chairperson and his a book at the end of programme. son Mr. Ayush Kedia, principal, The results of the competition will vice-principal, primary wing co- be announced during annual day ordinators, teachers of both programe. Mr. Umesh Saud from primary and secondary wings, the panel of judge thanked the students of grade III ‘A’ including finalists for their participation and executive members of Wordsworth also appreciated the students for English Club of primary wing and Addressing the audience have supportive parents who their outstanding reading skills and executive members of Helen Keller Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the had developed and strengthened confidence shown while reading Library Club. The programme was principal thanked all the parents reading habits of the students. out the extracts. He gave credit organized by Helen Keller Library of finalists who encouraged She also suggested that parents for the success of the programme Club. The Judges were Mr. Dev students to read books in spite should set up a mini library for to the principal, primary teachers Raj Gelal, the HoD of English, of all the distraction caused by their children at home. and parents. The school is also Mr. Umesh Saud, senior English the technology and internet in The students in the finals read planning to introduce similar kind teacher and Mr. Vivek Neupane, today’s world. She further said some extracts from the books and of programme for Nepali, Hindi English teacher. DAV was fortunate enough to answered the questions asked and Sanskrit subjects as well. Inter-section Model Making Competition Inter-house Quiz Contest

Newton Science Club of Primary wing according to club in-charge Ms. Pratikshya organized model making competition Nepali. for grade II students in their respective As per the results, section-C secured Devkota Nepali Club of primary wing organized inter- classrooms on December 22. the first position followed by section-B and house quiz contest for grade III and IV students in Pratik It was a group work. The objective of section-A in the second and third positions Hall on December 26. The objective of programme was this competition was to develop students’ respectively. The judges in the competition to enhance the general knowledge of the students. The creativity. The competition helped were activity in-charge of primary wing audience was from grade III and IV. Ms. Chandrakala students to develop co-ordination skills, Ms. Anusha Rana and the club in-charge. Basnet was the quiz master.

Aryabhatta Mathematics Club of Primary Wing organized geometrical shape hunting competition for grade Shape III and IV students in the school playground on December 26. The Hunting objective of competition was to identify and present various objects found in Competition our surroundings which are related geometrical figures. The judges of the competition were respective class teachers.

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Career Orientation for Grade XII Students

Representatives from one on their own. She expressed her of the top ranked universities happiness to see many of the of India — VIT Vellore of Tamil DAV students getting admission Nadu, Marshi Markendshwor in renowned universities of India. University of Hariyana, Sona Similarly Mr. Santosh K. Technical Institute of Tamil Nadu Chaudhary from Wide Range and Manab Rachana Universityof consultancy Kathmandu briefed New Delhi — provided career about the silver jubilee scholarship orientation to grade XII students scheme and general scholarship in Jetavan Hall on January 26. scheme provided by the Embassy The representatives were Ms. of India Kathmandu to post Supriya Chauhan from Manab graduate and under graduate Rachana University. Mr. D. Vasanth students. He advised students Kumar from Sona Technical to check the ranking of various Institute, Mr. Martin Radley Mr. Tank Meghji Devji. Addressing for international students. universities awarded by the from Maharshi Markendshwor the orientation programme, Addressing the students in government of India before University and Dr. C. Vijaya Kumar Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia said orientation programme, Principal choosing universities or institutes. from VIT University. They talked that it was privilege to have Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao said He also said that DAVSKVB has about the courses and facilities the representatives of various that students should be wise topped the list of the schools offered by their universities and universities at the school. He said enough in making good choices from Nepal to get scholarship also detailed about scholarship that the students of Nepal were and select the best universities. provided by the Embassy of India. packages provided to Nepali lucky in comparison to Indian She also added that students In the year 2017, as many as 15 students in their universities and students in terms of getting during school life were assisted students got scholarship provided institutes. enrolled in top ranked universities by parents and teachers while by Indian Embassy. The moderator The resource persons were because Nepali students get taking decisions but now they of programme was Mr. Tankanath welcomed by senior co-ordinator special quota under scholarship should be able to take decisions Ghimire, the CCA In-charge.

Online Classes for Middle School Students

DAVSKVB launched online website of Khan Academy for Mr. Joshi said if students classes in the new prefab online courses. are willing to learn, there are building for the students According to Middle numerous ways to learn. In of grade V to VIII from this School Co-ordinator, Mr. this pilot project, students academic session as a pilot Krishna Joshi, all sorts of are basically suggested project. students such as achievers, to go through multi-media Selected students from all average and below average contents of Maths and the sections of middle school are selected for the pilot Science subjects. The school will get opportunity to attend project. The objective of the is bringing changes and online classes. Students are project is to make the students encourage students to explore innovation in middle school suggested to log in to the independent learners and areas of learning on their own. education step by step. Hindi Story Writing Competition Pickles Exhibition OBTE students of grade VII exhibited varieties of fruit and vegetable pickles at OBTE office on January 26. On the same day, students also exhibited some the production, storage and CBSE students from grade V to VIII participated in Hindi story writing of the advertisement drafts processing of varieties of competition in their respective classrooms on January 28. designed by them. The pickles practically. The pickle The competition was organized section-wise. The objective of objective of programme was exhibition was a part of OBTE competition was to develop writing skills and creativity of the students. The to make students learn about syllabus. judges of the competition were Mr. Dilliram Sharma and Ms. Indu Thakur.

32 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 january Inter-section Science Textual Quiz Contest The teams of students Inter-section Story Telling Competition were formed from all the classes of primary wing. As per the results, Section-A secured the first position; section-B secured the second position and section B and D both secured the third position. Ms. Pratikshya Nepali, Students from grade I to IV participated in inter- Selected students from The objective of Newton Science Club section story telling competition in their respective grade I to IV participated programme was to make in-charge, was the quiz classrooms on January 26. The objective of in an Inter-section Science the students learn with fun, master. The audience was programme was to enhance speaking skills of Textual Quiz Contest in to motivate them to read from III ‘B’, II ‘B’ IV ‘D’ and the students and help them overcome fear and Pratik Hall on January 25. books related with science. II ‘A’. nervousness of public speaking. The judges were Nepali subject teachers of primary wing.

Sports Day Celebration for Kindergarten Ms. Uprety in 2nd South Asian Championship

Ms. Tika Uprety as referee for various The students of Kindergarten searching, relay race and dress up successfully participated in international tournaments wing celebrated sports day on the race. The sports day was a calendar the 2nd South Asian Karate but this is for the first time school premises on January 26. based activity of kindergarten wing. Championship- 2018 as a that she got a chance to The events of sports day were ball All the students of KG participated referee. The championship be a referee in South Asian collection, glass balancing, coin in the sports day celebration. was held in Guwahati, India Championship. From Nepal, from 27th to 28th January, an 80-member team, including DAVSKVB to Represent 2018. 8 referees, participated in The championship the championship. Nepal, Asian Schools in PASCH Youth Camp was organised by Sports India, Bangladesh, Bhutan Karate Do Association and and Sri Lanka took part in Mawate Ka Sito-Ryu Karate- the championship. Nepal Do Association, Assam. won one gold medal in the She has been appointed championship. Clothes Donation by Mr. Mirdha DAVSKVB Club Co- ordinator Mr. Narayan Mirdha donated clothes to the underprivileged communities in Bagahai, Rautahat on January 30. The clothes were Four students of DAVSKVB The students were selected by collected from Dhobighat namely Samman Pathak, Dristi Goethe Zentrum, Kathmandu. The and Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. Rauniyar, Anuska Chitrakar, Parva visit of the students was arranged by Mr. Mirdha was Chaowdhury have been selected Goethe Institute Maxmuller Bhawan, honoured by Katahariya Municipality for serving the needy to participate in PASCH Youth New Delhi, India. Mr. Sabin Shakya, communities of Bagahi. He donated clothes to as many as 250 Camp-2018 to be held in Frankfurt, German Language Teacher will families at Bagahai. During, the donation programme, the Chief Germany, from 7th January to 27th be accompanying the students in District officer and Deputy Superintendent Police of Rautahat were January 2018. Germany. also present.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 33 january achievement Mr. Bhujel Declared Best Youth Letter of Appreciation for Drive Against Drug Abuse

Community Service programme against drug Mr. Shankar Bhujel, primary sports teacher of DAV School, has Center, Sanepa handed letter addiction. CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater been felicitated as the best youth by the defense minister Mr. Bhimsen of appreciation to DAVSKVB gave away the letter to school Das Pradhan in the felicitation programme organized by JCI (Jaycees School on January 18. The Vice-principal Mr. Ram Chandra Club) of Panuti on 27th January, 2018, for making our country proud in school was honoured for the Khanal in the morning assembly international arena through sports. active participation in awareness on January 29. Winners of SOF- International English Participation in Inter-school Olympiad Honoured English Speech Competition DAVSKVB Management Committee Members honoured the winners of SOF- International English Olympiad 2017-18 in the morning assembly on January 26. As many as 21students got medals of distinction, 59 students got gold medals, 55 students got silver medals, and 58 students got bronze medals. Approximately, twenty five Sneha Shrestha IX ‘E’ and Aaron Pun hundred students from grade III to Magar IX ‘C’ participated in Inter school XII had participated in this Olympiad English Speech Competition on January 31. on October 24. Similarly, School SOF The competition was organized by Chong- De In-charge and class In-charges of SOF appreciation letters. Olympiad examinations Truth Cultural Society. The participants were International English Olympiad were given away are conducted by SOF Office, New Delhi, India. honoured in morning assembly on January 29. DAV Yoga Teacher Secured 3rd position in National Championship Mr. Tej Prashad Dhakal, a yoga He was also the judge in this teacher of DAVSKVB, secured championship. The objective of the 3rd position in the 1st National this event was to establish Yoga as Yoga Sports Championship held at sports which could be organized Itahari Rangashala, Sunsari, Itahari, as a competition at various levels. on 17th and 18th January, 2018. Mr. The chief guests of this Dhakal secured the 3rd position in championship were Mr. Keshab group event along with Mr. Kabindra Bista, sectary member of Sports Rasthala, Mr. Raj Kumari Odari and Council, Mr. Umang Dawn, vice Mr. Kedar Nath Bastakoti. president of International Yoga Mr. Alok Kumar Mishra HoD of Sports Association and Mr. Yoga of DAVSKVB, who is also the Surya Bahadur Karki president of president of Lalitpur Yoga Sports National Yoga Sports Association. Association, was nominated in the The judges were Dr. Sagram Puri, National Selection Committee to Dr. Satish Saha, Yogi Shanti Dutt, select national and international Mr. Alok Mishra, Mr. Umang Dawn players from this championship. and Ms. Devaki Shrestha.

34 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 Inter school tournament

1st DAV Inter-school Indoor Cricket Tournament The final matches A total of 5 schools were of 1st DAV inter- participation in girl’s school indoor cricket category. tournament for both To honour the boys and girls were winners, DAVSKVB held at DAV College organised special of Management, ceremony in the morning Bhanimandal, Lalitpur assembly on 27th on December 25. The December. DABSKVB prize distribution School Management ceremony was further motivated them organized in DAV to achieve greater School’s Jetavan Hall, success. During the Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. assembly, Snena Birendra Sainik Awasiya Bang, Pragya Shree Mahabidyalaya won the Bishwokarma, Sudeshna tournament of boys’ Bhattarai, Shikar Bothra category and Api school and Inap Maharjan were won the tournament of honoured by DAVSKVB girls’ category. category, Api School, Dhapasi category. Mangement. Mr. Mahesh Kumar Karki, Height became runner-up, Aditya Likewise in girl’s category, Similarly Vice-principal former Cricketer of Kathmandu in Thapa from Ujjwal Sishu Niketan, Ujjwal Shishu Niketan became Mr. Ramchandra Khanal the presence of senior co-ordinator Kirtipur got the best bowler the runner-up. Sudeshna received token of appreciation Mr. Tank Meghji Devji and SSO Mr. award, Reul Shrestha from Api Bhattarai from DAVSKVB got provided by the organizer of Prashant Samal gave away the School got the best batter award the best bowler award. Sneha 1st International Wheelchair certificates, medals and trophies and Sushan Karki from Rajan Bang from DAVSKVB got the T20Cricket tournament on behalf to the winners, runner-up and best Memorial school got player of best batter award and Khushi of DAVSKVB. Ms. Vijaya Tater, players. the tournament award. A total of Dangol from Api school got the CAO gave away the token of As per the results of boys’ 10 schools participated in boys’ player of the tournament award. appreciation to Mr. Khanal. Inter-school Ghazal Singing Competition to Mark Moti Jayanti

Devkota Nepali Club Mr. Tank Meghji Devji, organised Inter-school senior secondary co- ghazal singing competition ordinator. The judges in the to mark 152nd birth competition were Mr. Raju anniversary of Motiram Singh, Ms. Bimala Bhusal Bhatta in Buddha Hall on and Mr. Ghanshyam Aryal. September 8, 2017. Two students, Priya A total of nine schools Karna IX and Pragyashree participated in the inter- Bishwokarma XII from school ghazal singing DAVSKVB performed competition. The schools Ghajals as the non- participating in the competitor. As per the competition were AVM, results, Ritu Rawal from APF, Genuine Secondary Modern Indian School School, Modern Indian, Holy secured the first position vision, Little Angel’s, St. followed by Elisha Aryal Mary’s, Aadarsh Himalayan from AVM School secured and Green Lawns Academy the second position, School. Sambhav Thapa from Little The programme the Nepali Department, Mahendra Ratna Angels School secured started with a welcome speech, light lamping, Campus Tahachal, Kathmandu, appreciated the third position and Shrela Sapkota from St. ghazal singing and result declaration. the ghazals performed and also hoped for the Mary’s school secured the consolation position. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anil Kedia, the continuation of such programme to conserve The objective of the competition was chairperson, said that ghazal directly reaches Nepali language and culture in the days to to conserve the ghazal genre of literature, to heart of the listeners. He sang the all time come as well. The performance was witnessed remember the contribution Motiram Bhatta hit Hindi ghajal released during his schooling by Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the Principal, made in ghajal genre and explore the creativity in India. Dr. Rishiram Sharma, the Head of Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, vice-principal and of the students.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 35 Silver Jubilee Year

DAV Extends Warm Welcome to MD of OUP, Prof. Pandey Managing Director of Oxford University Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao said that the Press , India, Mr. Shivarama Krishnan V paid relation of DAVSKVB with oxford was not a friendly visit to DAVSKVB on 7th February, only commercial but emotional. Ms. Rao 2018. And to welcome Mr. Krishana V, the urged the students to take inspiration from school organized a special programme in personalities like Mr. Shiva Ram Krishnan V Budhha Hall. and Professor Beerendra Pandey. Principal The managing director of Oxford also advised students to develop curiosity University Press (OUP), India, Mr. Shivarama and be inquisitive. “The day when you stop Krishnan V is working with OUP, India, for the asking questions and stop being curious to last 17 years. OUP is a department of Oxford know, you stop learning,” added the principal. University, London. The chief guest, Shivakrishnan Prof. Beerendra Pandey from appreciated the honour and privilege Tribhuvan University was also invited to extended by DAVSKVB family and suggested the welcome programme organized on the students that they should have commitments occasion as a guest of honour. and determination to do something. The students from Kindergarten to grade Professor Dr. Beerendra Pandey suggested XII welcomed Mr. Shivarama Krishnan V with Oxford University Press to include such Ganesh Vandana, dances and songs. Nepali literature in their school textbooks to On the occasion, the winners of make them more inclusive and give a sense Principal’s Subject Sweepstakes were of ownership to Nepali students. given away the certificates and awards. The winners of Principal Subject Mr. Krishnan, Mr. Pandey, Chairperson Mr. sweepstakes for the month of December Anil Kedia and Principal Ms. Bhubaneswori were Ayush Joshi II ‘F’, Ruparna Dey III ‘F’, Rao shared success stories of successful Riya a Shah IV ‘C’, Sayaka Maharjan V ‘B’, personalities with the students. guest from OUP, he recalled his school days Bikash Sarraf VI ‘G’ Sujal Patwari VII ‘I’ Chair person Mr. Anil Kedia said when oxford dictionary was the only tool for Sushant Yadav VIII ‘B’, Garvit Lunia IX ‘I’, its privilege to have such renowned students to rectify language errors. Deeprashan Sijapati X ‘C’, Trilok Gupta XI ‘C’ personalities in the school. Welcoming the Speaking at the programme, Principal and Atish Agrawal XII ‘C’. Thanks Giving Day Phase II DAVSKVB Management On the occasion various Committee organised ‘Thanks songs and dances were Giving Day’ to honor the performed. Music department office assistants, staffers of sang a song and the members of housekeeping department, housekeeping and transportation security guards and drivers on performed dances in Nepali and September 16. Hindi Songs. The school management Speaking in the programme, gave special recognition to the one of the most experienced service they provided to the drivers of the school Sundar dai’ school for more than a decade. shared his experience of 21 years Office assistants, members of at DAVSKVB. One of the senior housekeeping department and most office assistants Thankur drivers who worked for 10 years dai also expressed his gratitude or more than 10 years were towards DAVSKVB. honored with Khada, bouquet and overcome the difficult time. In the housekeeping member, office SSO Mr. Prashant Samal letter of appreciation. programme school chairperson assistant, or security guard. was highly appreciated for Speaking in the programme, remember those members who The staff working more than bridging gap in transportation and the chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia, contributed a lot for the school but 20 years are Ms. Mandira Kunwar discipline. All the teachers and thanked each member of those no longer working at the school. 23, Ms. Rajkumari Raut 22, Mr. administrative staffers witnessed departments for their selfless Similarly, Ms. Bhubaneswari Tikaprasad Simkhada 21, Ms. the programme. Vice-principal Mr. efforts and contributions to take Rao, the Principal, also praised Sobita Deuja 21, Ms. Mankumari Ram Chandra Khanal also shared the school to a new height. He the staffers for their tireless Magar 21, Mr. Thakur Simkhada his experience and precious recalled the tough time the school efforts and all the hard work 21,Mr. Sundar Shrestha 21, memories associated with faced in the journey of the last behind the curtains. She said Mr. Nhuchhekrishna Shrestha DAVSKVB. Earlier, the teachers 25 years and also thanked those contribution of each and every 21, Mr. Pradeep Sapal 21, Mr. and administrative communities, individuals who wholeheartedly individual is equally important Krishnachandra Shrestha 21, including school support agencies, supported the school and for the smooth functioning of Mr. Hari Maharjan 21, Mr. Ram were felicitated by DAVSKVB contributed from their side to the school either it be a driver, Bahadur Sapal 20 . Management Community.

36 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 Silver Jubilee Year DAV Students Stage Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ gracious presence. Before the drama show, all four dignitaries, including the senior most teacher of the school Mr. Sanjeev Rai, were felicitated by the school with felicitation letter and shawl for their contribution in the field of English language. They received the felicitation letter and shawl from Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mr. Chiribabu Maharjan. Toppers of grade X SEE, X CBSE and XII CBSE were also honoured with medals and certificates by the guests. The programme was organized by William Wordsworth English Club. Participants of the dram show are as follows: Character Name Students of DAVSKVB staged near future. Language Teachers Association Viola Aditi Sherpa William Shakespeare’s comedy play Addressing the audience, (NELTA) talked about the glorious Sebastian Bibhuti Raj Bhandari ‘Twelfth Night’ to mark the silver Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitian friendship history of NELTA and Orsino Prasun Thapa jubilee celebration of the school. Th City Mr. Chirbabu Maharjan said DAVSKVB. Olivia Kritika Gurung eplay was staged in Buddha hall on that the elected team of Lalitpur Likewise, Vaisali Pradhan, Toby Ayoosh Sharma 9th February, 2018. Metropolitian was ready to partner programme manager of British Andrew Shreejan Maharjan On the occasion, Mayor of with DAVSKVB for quality education Council Said that the efforts Maria Riteika Thapa Lailtpur Metropolitan City, Mr. in the metropolis. of DAVSKVB students were Valentine Sabhyata Pathak Chirbabu Maharjan, Professor Professor Ammaraj Joshi said outstanding. Curio Ayan Gautam from Tribhuvan University Ammaraj that the drama was successfully Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Captain Ridhima Sanba Joshi and assistant professor from performed with limited resources. Rao appreciated efforts put in Sailor Saurav Agrawal Kathmandu University Tikaram He praised the students for their by each and every individual to Fool Mohit Mital Poudel, President of NELTA Ms. remarkable performce. make the show a huge success Antonio Onip Dhakal Motikala Subba Dewan, Programme Likewise, Dr. Tikaram Poudel and thanked the drama directors, Fabian Kushal Bajoria Manager of British Council Ms. appreciated the performance teachers team of English Stage Mangers Kriti Sharma Vaisali Pradhan also witnessed the and said that drama could be department and art department for Chitranshi Dokaniya drama show. They were in all praise a good medium to promote preparing students and necessary Aarshu Acharya to the drama participants and languages and culture. Similarly, props in a very short period of time. Priest bhijeet Adhikari expressed their wish to see those Ms. Motikalla Subba Dewan, The Darma show was graced by Officer 1 Thinley Palmu Bhutiya participants as theatre artists in president of Nepal English school chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia’s Officer 2 Aakina Singh Suwal

Family Jamboree of Grade III and IV Held Family Jamboree of grade III to the young generation. and IV — a cultural extravaganza Chairperson Shree Anil Kedia, of DAV school - brought parents, Vice-principal Mr. Ramchandra teachers and students together Khanal and CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater to witness some phenomenal witnessed the event. and exiting performances of the The jamboree started with students on November 17. lighting the lamp followed by Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari principal’s speech, free style Rao welcomed all the parents dance on hiphop, Jatzz and and guests. She talked contemporary, Hindi song Barso about the role of parents and re Megha barso, cultural dance teachers in making students celebration of Dashain Nepali lifelong learners. She said development of students. The Arun Arauindaksitan Kedia dance, parents’ item, Nepali that the school was putting in chief guest Rotarian Dhundi Raj India also spoke about four dance Godavari Banami ma and maximum efforts for the holistic Shrestha and the guest of honour programmes of Rotary dedicated Chovarko Dadaima

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 37 Silver Jubilee Year Good Luck Ceremony for Grade X Students Similarly spiritual leader Dr. and brotherhood in society. He Bashudev Krishna Shastri also also focused on the importance motivated students with moral of moral education in higher lesson. He also appreciated the secondary level. All the students value based education imparted by were given good luck certificates DAVSKVB. Dr. Shastri interpreted by the guests, management team Vishwa Bharati as the term related and teachers. The students of with knowledge and energy, Vishwa grade IX performed Nepali fusion Bharati is called Saraswati as per song, Kumari dance, freestyle the ancient literature which focuses dance, Hindi fusion songs, Good luck ceremony of X CBSE on mental, physical, social and Nepali dances, fashion parade Students of Grade IX CBSE and efforts put in by grade IX for the universal well being. He wished and mix dance in both good luck and IX SEE organised good luck programme showed how much they success to all the students taking ceremonies ceremonies for their senior batch loved and respect their seniors. board examination. During the programme, the i.e. grade X CBSE and SEE in Indu Addressing the ceremony Vice- Similarly, Mr. Kashinath class teachers also suggested Hall on different dates. principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal Neupane talked about how students to be watchful during Addressing the ceremony, said that learning is never ending students of modern generation board examination. Few students Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia process and forms of knowledge can be constructive to develop shared their memories during the suggested that students should keep on changing with changing sense of humanity, friendship school days. take advice and suggestions time. He further said DAVSKVB from their senior and elders. ‘+2 School is known for value based level gives students exposure to education and aims at producing the outer world and they should good humans. He also suggested prepare themselves to face the ups that students should continue their and downs of life,’ he added. +2 education at the institution from Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari where they completed grade X to Rao provided tips to prepare board avoid the hassles they have to go examinations. Observing the stage through before joining colleges for show, she said that the hard work higher education. Good luck ceremony of X SEE Graduation Ceremony of Kindergarten Wing

DAVSKVB launched right development of children graduation ceremony for the it was the responsibility of the UKG students from the Silver family members and school. Jubilee Year. The graduation Similarly, Principal Ms. programme was held in Bhubaneswari said this Buddha Hall on 6th March, graduation programme for 2018. Kindergarten wing was the The students from Nursery, final programme to celebrate LKG and UKG performed silver jubilee year. She thanked various dances and songs all the Kindergarten team for to entertain their parents, being honest to set foundation grandparents and teachers. of the children through Ms. Rubi Thapa, associate kindergarten education. She professor from Tribhuvan remembered the chief guest University along with DAV Ruby Thapa who was all to set Management Committee her career in education. She Members graduated the UKG was HOD of English to take students. The guests of the her interview as the English programme talked about the they are applying mixed methods of education teacher at DAVSKVB. She importance of Kindergarten education to the where both Kindergarten and Montessori requested Ms. Ruby to visit DAV time and again parents, grandparents and entire teachers and methods are adopted to groom up the children. and encourage entire family members. staffers of DAVSKVB. Mr. Kedia also suggested students to engage During the programme students performed The Programme formally began with the children to accomplish at least their own work dance on bollywood Mashup , Bharat Natyam, welcome speech of Kindergarten Co-ordinator which they can do themselves. Engaging Kollywood Mashup and sung an English song. Ms. Shanti Gurung. the children in the work will make them The parents dance competition got equal Addressing the ceremony chairperson Mr. responsible and independent in the long run appreciation as to the kids’ performance from Anil Kedia said from the 25 years of school according to Mr. Kedia. He also pointed out audience with appraisal. Students fashion management, DAV has developed its own that as 50 % mental development of every parade on invention discoveries was an elegant principle for Kindergarten wing. And in DAV human takes place in the age of 5. To make the performance from the immature minds.

38 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 january Germany Visit Suddenly Joy Turned Into Tears

Dristi Rauniyar IX ‘I’ On 6th of January, we left Nepal to participate in PASCH Winter Camp. We felt very exciting at first but when we had to run across the airport in hurry to catch the second flight as our first flight was delayed, we could not enjoy fully and did not have enough time to imagine of our dreamland visit inside aircraft. When we reached to Frankfurt, we did not receive our luggage. When we reached at hostel, the next day we got our luggage. We were surprised to know that Nepal was the first one to reach there. Again, we had some problems in watch a football match, visited Marburg, on old programme where we had to perform as a communicating to the native people in but historically magnificent city. teacher in our class, the teachers performed Frankfurt. All the incidents came one after From the second week we all started for us. All of sudden joy and fun turned into another as unexpected and strange to us. But opening up a little and talked to each others. tears during our last party which went for quite as soon as we went to the hostel, we got our The classes went regular in the second week a long time. We had nothing than weeping and roommates and started to enjoy and everything as well. On Monday, we had cultural evening crying, when we came to know that the time went much better. programme where every country had to had come to say goodbye. The goodbyes were The first few days were very stressful reflect the culture of their respective country. the hardest thing for all of us. Three weeks’ due to the jet lag, the new food, new routine, It was fun in exchanging culture. We went to time had gone by so fast. new people and new teaching system. But all Romer and Goethe University of Frankfurt, This trip taught us a lot of things. It taught this changed to gradually became pleasant We did ice-skating, made post cards, went for us how to be responsible and independent. even though they were difficult to adapt in the Bowling, went to an ice-hockey match, We got Staying miles away from home among 60 foreign land. In the first week, we did not do opportunity to see snow in Feldberg from the other new people from 9 different countries many activities. Our classes were separated, very near for the first time. We also visited was not an easy task but we adjusted in new we were assigned to make a music video as a Mathematikum which is a mathematical environment quickly and became friends with project work and we had regular classes too. museum and had our second party in the same kindness. We also improved German language We went for a walk on the bank of the Mein museum. which we had accepted to learn from there, we River. Next to our hostel was the Goethe Unfortunately, we had just a week to stay did have difficulty with things such as the food House. We went to visit Goethe House, Main in Germany. We had more classes. We made and weather but the trip overall was very nice. Tower and Lasermax, At Lasermax we had our ‘Ojos de Dios’, attended exams, had a beauty These three weeks went by so nicely, we can first party. We went to a really large stadium to evening and went to more museums. On call these 3 weeks the best three weeks of our the last evening, we had a cultural evening lives so far. Germany Visit: An Experience I am very fortunate as l video secured the first position. got a chance to represent in On the day of LANDERABEND, ‘Pasch Youth Camp’ as a Nepali we performed a traditional student. I enjoyed every moment Nepali German speaking; we in the camp. I mostly enjoyed also liked to communicate with the activities like ice skating, the betrayers and teachers in swimming, bowling and specially German. The days passed very the visit to Maths Museum. The quickly. On the last day, everyone trip to Mathematics Museum was sad and didn’t want to say was very beneficial. I learnt each other GOOD BYE. Some of many new things related to my friends wrote for me about mathematics. The ice skating the moments I spent with them was also very adventurous. I in the camp. I am remembering could skate with the help of my them since the day I arrived friend from New Zealand. She very late talking to each other. and I also loved the education in Nepal. However, we are was very good at Ice Skating. I We were very fortunate as DAV system of Germany. We can connected to each other I try to remember the moments I spent got 4 seats, unlike the last year share our thoughts and express talk to them every day. We text with my international friends. in which only 2 students could our opinions. We worked on a each other and are connected We got very late talking to each participate on this camp from project and we made a music with them. I got 57 international other. My roommates were very our school. My teacher, Herr video ACHTZIG MILLIONEN. We friends in this camp and I never special to me. We always slept Daniel was very friendly to us had worked upon it. And our want to miss them.

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Bhusan and Shristi Win Mr. and Miss DAV Title-2017/18 B. Bhusan Rao and Shristi Rauniyar of Grade XII were declared the Mr and Ms DAV respectively for the academic session 2017-18. They won the titles in a farewell programme organized in Buddha Hall on February 15. Six nominees were selected for the completion from five sections of grade XII science and commerce streams. The nominees went through introduction, Question-Answer and Talent rounds before the judges announced the winners on the basis of their performances. The judges were CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater, Primary Co-ordinator Mr. Andrew Filtz Patrick and Kindergarten Co-ordinator Ms. Shanti Gurung. The nominees for Mr. DAV were B. Bhusan Rao, Prajwal Singh, Aryan Dhungel, Rajat Shakya, Himanshu Gupta and Nishit Agrawal. Similarly, the nominees for Miss DAV were Aanya Baral, Muskan Kumari Gupta, Shristi Rauniyar, Dona Mukherjee, The winner of Mr. DAV was honored with winner of Miss DAV was honored with a crown Komal Agrawal and Romika Bansal. slash and Nepali Dhaka Topi, whereas the and slash. They were also given a gift hamper. Grade XI Bids Farewell to Grade XII benchmark for the students of upcoming year. She recalled the names of all those students who gave memories to school through their commendable as well as michievious deeds at the school. She expressed her sincere thanks to wing coodiantor, teachers and other staffers for their hard work and dedication shown throughout the year in preparing the students for their board examinations. On the occasion, she also recited a poem which she dedicated to the students. The school invited spiritual guru Shree Padmananda Dharmacharya as a chief guest for the forgramme to bless the Grade XI students of CBSE Speaking at the programme, Addressing the ceremony students. Bhim Upadhyaya, organized a farewell programme school Chairperson Shree chairperson advised students former secretary of the for the students of grade XII in Anil Kedia and Principal Ms. to always obey the elders, Government of Nepal was also Buddha Hall on February 15. Bhubaneswari Rao shared some especially gurus and parents. invited to the programme as The students of grade XI of their memorable moments He also warned them against a special guest to motivate bid farewell to their seniors by with the students of outgoing becoming slave to technology them. Both, the chief guest and performing various songs and batch. They also suggested the and suggested them to keep the the special guest, were in all dances. The school handed students that they should uphold human values intact. praise for DAVSKVB seeing the over mementos and certificates the values and disciplinary Simlilary, Principal Ms. school imparting the knowledge to the students of grade XII norms learnt during school Bhubaneswari Rao expressed her of eastern values, Sanskrit, and wished them luck for their days and added that values and wish to see the outgoing batch Pariyatti, and practising board examinations staring from disciplinary norms must be used breaking all the past records Anapana and Vipasana March 5. as the guiding principles. of the school and set a new meditation.

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Hindi PowerPoint Presentation Competition English Speech motivate students in research work. Writing Competition HoD Mr. Purushottam for Grade XI Pokhrel appreciated the efforts put in by students and Inter-section English speech also pointed out the areas of writing was organized for the th improvement for the students. students of grade XI on 25 Chiraj Agrawal and Khushi February 2018 during their Bansali were the moderators regular classes. of the programme. The The students were given audiences were from IX CBSE. the topic ‘Growth of Tourism The judges of the competition Industry in Nepal’ for speech Students of grade IX Language’, ‘Role of Hindi News were Mr. Debyojyoti Chhettri writing competition. The word CBSE participated in Hindi Channels in the development and Mr. Dilliram Sharma. limit for speech was 250-300 Powerpoint Presentation of Hindi language’ and As per the results, from IX words. Subject teachers of the Competition in Jetavan Hall ‘Role of Hindi TV Serials in ‘G’ Vivek Kr. Sah secured the respective classes evaluated on 14th February. The topic the development of Hindi first position. Tarun Agrawal the speeches and the best four of the presentations were language’. The objective of secured the first position from students from each section – ‘Role of Hindi Cinemas in programme was to improve IX ‘J’ and Isha Jain secured were given the certificates of the development of Hindi presentation skills and the first position from IX ‘I’. achievement.

Story Telling Competition Digital Story Telling Competition

Kabir Sahitya Samaj (Hindi Club) organized Hindi story telling competition for grade V to VIII CBSE students in Jetavan Hall on February 5. The objective of programme was to enhance the oratory and Charles Babbage Computer Similarly, the team of narration skills of the students, Club organized digital story Rabina Burlakoti VIII ‘A’, Resna according to club in-charge Ms. telling competition for grade Shrestha VII ‘A’ Meghna Lama Indu Thakur. The judges in the VIII students in Jetavan Hall VIII ‘A’, Samidha Shrestha competition were Mr. Dilliram on 27th February, 2018. The VIII ‘A’ secured the second Sharma and Mr. Bhuwan Poudel. objective of the programme position. Priyanka Pokhrel and Tavishi was to enable students tell Likewise, the team of Prajit Bairathi were the moderators of the stories using technology. Thapa VIII ‘C’, Kabin Dangol programme. The audience was VIII The competition was VIII ‘A’, Sannidhya Bhujel VIII CBSE students. Sanskrit HOD, Mr. organized in the groups. As per ‘F’ and Shreyas Lal VIII ‘F’ Govinda Ghimire suggested that the the results, the team of Sohail secured the third position. The students should use expressions Akhtar VIII ‘G’ Mohsin Ansari judges in the competition were and gesture while telling stories. VIII ‘G’ and Suhrit Ghimire VIII Ms. Pratibha Pradhan and Mr. As per the results of grade V ‘H’ secured the first position. Rajan Bajracharya. and VI, Shekhar Sarawagi VI ‘J’ secured the first position, Babli Flower Vase Decoration and Quilling Competitions Gupta VI ‘F’ secured the second Students of grade VII position and Ayush Shah V’E’ and participated in flower vase Aditya Kr. Sharma V’G’ secured the decoration competition third position. Similarly from grade and students of grade VIII VII and VIII, Keshav Khandelwal participated in Quilling VIII ‘I’ secured the first position, competition in their Harshika Agrawal VIII ‘G’ secured respective classrooms the second position and Harshit on February 12. These Agrawal VIII ‘J’ and Sneha Mandal innovative programmes VII ‘F’ secured the third position. As were organized to mark the silver jubilee year celebration and many as 15 students participated in to motivate students in creative work. The competitions were this competition. organized in group.

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Family Jamboree of Grade VII

Family Jamboree of Grade Mr. Shrawan Kumar Agrawal VII was held in Buddha Hall on talked about contribution of late February 28. Shankar Lal Kedia and Mr. Anil . Mr. Shrawan Kumar Agrawal Kedia in the field of education. from Marwadi Sewa Samaj was He said that DAVSKVB is the best the chief guest in the programme. school in the country to impart As per the theme- ‘fusion of value based education based eastern and western civilization’ on anglo-vedic philosophy. He for the academic session 2017- also appreciated the school for 18, students performed various teaching Sanskrit and practising songs and dances from home Vipasana, Mediation and Anapana and abroad. The programme was at school. witnessed by Chairperson Mr. Anil Mr. Surchen Shaha was Kedia. The rehearsal of jamboree the MC of the programme. Ms. was done under Principal Ms. Shivani Mukherjee offered vote Bhubaneswari Rao’s supervision. Nepali Song, English song, prop dance, thematic dance, vote of of thanks. Ms. Gauri Tamang The programme started dance, Nepali dance, parents thanks and holi dance. The key conducted parents’ programme. with welcome speech of middle programme, Bollywood dance, attraction of the programme was School Management Committee school co-ordinator Mr. Krishna prize distribution of parents holi dance members welcomed the invited Joshi followed by welcoming programme, speech of chief Speaking at the event, the guests and parents to the the guest and lighting lamp, guest, Hindi song, Hollywood chief guest of the programme programme.

Inter-Section Nepali Quiz Contest

Devkota Nepali Club of quiz contest results announcement Secondary Wing organized Inter- and vote of thanks. section Nepali Quiz Contest for The quiz master was Mr. grade V and VI students in Pratik Dukendra Ghimire (Nepali). As per Hall on February 23. The objective the results, Group B from grade VI of programme was to empower secured the first position; Group A students with information and from Grade V secured the second general knowledge according position. Group A from grade VI to Club In-charge Mr. Mahendra secured the third position and Group Neupane. B from grade V secured the fourth The programme started with position and Group B of V secured welcome speech followed by the fourth position. The audience briefing of rules and regulations, was from VI ‘SEE’.

Inter-class Science Model Making Competition English Grammar Competition Wordsworth English Club of primary wing organized English grammar competition for grade III and IV students in their respective classrooms on February 21. The objective of the competition was to help students use correct English grammar. The judges of the competition were English teachers of grade III and IV. Participation in the competition was mandatory for all the students.

Newton Science Club of techniques and develop their ideas Primary wing organized inter-class and skills. The programme helped science model making competition students to showcase their skills and for grade IV in their respective talent, according to Ms. Pratikshya classrooms on February 23, 2018 Nepali, Club In-charge. The judges of The objective of competition was to the competition were class teachers of encourage students to adopt innovative grade IV and the club in-charge.

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Elocution Competition Green Lunch Day Students of grade IV celebrated 28th February as the Green Lunch Day in their respective classrooms. The objective of programme was to encourage students to take plenty of fruits and vegetables in their daily meal. The programme was William Wordsworth English II students. As per the results able to inform the students Club of primary wing organized from grade I, Kartiken Khatri I about the benefits of fruits English Elocution Competition ‘D’ secured the first position, and green vegetables. for grade I and II students in Tshering Dolma I ‘C’ secured the Pratik Hall on February 5. second position and Pranesh Story Writing Competition The objective of programme Bikram Shah I’B’ and Sakshi Devkota Nepali Club of primary was to develop public speaking Somani I ‘F’ secured the third wing organized inter-section story skills of the students. Club position. Similarly from grade II, writing competition for grade III president Dhara Timilsina Agastya Singh II ‘F’ secured the and IV students in their respective was the moderator of the first position, Kritika Chaudhary classrooms on February 9. The programme. The judges in the II ‘C’ secured second position objective of programme was to competition were mentor Ms. and Shivani Gupta II ‘E’ secured enhance creative writing skills Anamika Subba and a grade IV the third position. As many as of the students. The judges in class teacher Ms. Isha Tripathi. 13 students participated in this the competition were respective The audience was grade I and competition. subject teachers.

Students of grade III and IV Inter-house participated in inter-house mental mathematics quiz contest in their Mental respective classrooms on February 22. Maths The objective of programme was to provide platform to the students to enhance their Quiz IQ, according to Ms. Isha Tripathi, Club Contest In-charge. The judges of the competition were teachers of respective classes.

Group Collage Science Model Making Competition Making competition for Grade V, VI, IX and XI Inter-section group collage making competition was organised for the students of grade V, VI, IX and XI on 28th February 2018 during their regular classes. The theme for collage making was Holi festival. The event was organized as Newton Science Club of programme was to encourage teachers from the Science a part of Silver Jubilee secondary wing organized students to put the theoretical department. The competition year celebration. All Science Model Making knowledge of science into was organized class wise. the participants of this Competition for grade V, VI, practice. Students made science models event have been awarded VII, VIII, IX and XI students The judges of the in group as well as individually. with silver jubilee year in the science lab on competition were Mr. Kamalesh The audience was from grade V, certificate. February, 27. The objective of Kumar, HoD of Science and VI, VII, VIII, IX and XI.

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Inter-house Basketball Art Documentaries Screened Tournament Uttam Kiran Art Club Inter house Basketball screened two documentaries Tournament was organized about arts to the executive and on 25th February 2018 for the general members of Uttam Kiran Girls of VIII, IX and XI. Art Club in Indu Hall on February The result of the 23. tournament is as follows: The students to watch 1st- Mt. Kanchanjanga House documentaries were from grade V 2nd- Mt. Machhapuchhre to XII. The documentaries shown to House the students were ‘History of World 3rd- Mt. Lhotse House Art and ‘History of Thanka Painting’. 4th- Mt. Annapurna House Both the videos were 30 minutes The tournament was long. The history of world art is conducted with the technical the documentary of arts available and Thanka painting was related objective of programme was to support from sports from Stone Age to Renaissance to the art of Kathmandu valley. The motivate students in the field of art. department. DAVSKVB Becomes District Winner in School Immuno Champ -2017 The prize distribution was held in the morning assembly today on Febraury 2. Mr. Saurav Bhattarai, brand manager of Dabur Company, Dr. Omija Shrestha, Medical officer of Vayodha Hospital in the presence of Vice-principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal and Lower Secondary Co-ordinator Mr. Krishna Joshi distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners. The students of DAVSKVB have produced excellent body Mass Index (BMI) on an average among the schools of Lalitpur district. As per the results, class- wise winners from DAVSKVB are Kaushik DAVSKVB has topped all the schools organized by Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd in Khoshi III ‘F’, Paridhi Bagaria IV ‘B’, Abiral of Lalitpur district in School Immuno association with medical partner Vayodha Shrestha V ‘C’, Aditya Joshi VI ‘E’, Sneha Champ-2017. The Championship was Hospital, Balkhu, on November 21. Maharjan VII ‘D’ and Rabin Kushwah VIII ‘E’. DAVSKVB Wins Inter-school Open Quiz Contest Srijan declared Man of the Match by Vice-principal Mr. Ram Srijan Adhikari Chandra Khanal in the from DAVSKVB was morning assembly on declared man of the February 4. Mr. Khanal match in 8th Loyalty received the letter of Cup Junior Football appreciation on behalf Tournament. The of the school. Ms. Vijaya tournament was Tater, the CAO gave away organised by Loyalty Academy on February 19. Srijan got the letter of appreciation man of the match award in the match played between DAV to Mr. Khanal. Simmi and Reliance International School, Kathmandu. He was Singh, Sudeshna honoured at the school today (24th February, 2018). The students of School Baneshwor on Bhattarai and Saakar nd DAVSKVB won the Inter- November 29. Vanshika Agrawal also participated 2 Position in Sanskriti Knowledge Quest-2018 school Open Quiz Contest Motani and Tarun in this open quiz. DAVSKVB students secured the 2nd position in Sanskriti held on the occasion of Chandak secured the first Similarly, the winners Knowledge Quest 2018 held at DAVSKVB on February Geeta Jayanti. The quiz position and Samriddhi of Principal’s Subject 5. The students to secure second position are Subhojit contest was organised Parajuli secured the third Sweep Stakes were also Ghimire, Kashi Sharma and Subham Kumar Sharma. The by Jeeyar Educational position. The winners and declared. The winners winners are from grade XI ‘B’. It was a team event and 19 Trust Nepal Vikasa participants were given will receive awards on schools of Kathmandu participated in this competition. Tarangini at Prayag Kunja certificates and awards February 7. Winner students received cash prize Rs 12,000.

44 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 march Good Luck Havan for Board Bound Students

DAVSKVB Management chanted mantras and recited Committee organized two various chapters of the havan. havans to wish good luck to the Few students from primary board bound students of grade wing with their music teachers X-SEE 2017-18 batch in Pratik chanted hymns during the Hall on two different dates. programme. All the teachers The havan were held and students of grade X- SEE separately for Grade X SEE and and X-CBSE participated in X CBSE. The pundits of the the havan. The students were havan were the teachers from offered tika and prasad after the Sanskrit department. They havan.

Mt. Machhapuchhre Ranked Top in Senior School Football Tournament in Senior School Mt. Machhapuchhre to secure the second position Boys of grade XI and XII tournament. As per the results, House has been ranked first and Mt. Gaurishankar scored participated in inter-house football Lhotse secured the first position. in secondary wing (Grade V to 55 points to secure the third tournament on 10th November. Dhaulagiri secured the second XII) for the academic session position. The house score As per the results, Gaurishankar position and Gaurishankar secured 2017-18. board is prepared on the house secured the first position, the third position. As per the house basis of results obtained Machhapuchhree house secured Likewise, on 25th February, scoreboard provided by CCA from various inter-house the second position and Dhaulagiri girls of grade VIII, IX and XI department of secondary competition conducted secured the third position in the participated in basketball wing, Mt. Machhapuchhre throughout the academic tournament. tournament. As per the results, has topped the table with session. There are altogether Similarly, on 22nd February, Kanchanjunga secured the second 100 points. Similarly Mt. six houses in secondary boys of grade XI and XII position and Lhotse secured the Annapurna scored 60 points wing. participated in inter house football third position. Read to the Principal for Grade V, VI and VII Students

The finalists of read to the Principal During the programme, contestants’ title. Similarly, Abhinav Goyal from Grade from grade V to VII read out few pages parents and the teachers of middle school VII, Yash Manohat from Grade VI and Erica from the books they chose for Read to the were invited as the audience. This is a Prajapati from Grade V were declared Principal in the presence of Chairperson Mr. motivational programme of the school runner-up of Read to the Principal. The Anil Kedia, Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao aimed making students read more books to finalists were Snigdha Khadka, Pranita and the panel of judges from the English develop a reading culture. Pokhrel and Banshika Motani from grade department. The programme was held in As per the results, Neha Kumari Sah VII. Similarly, the finalists from grade VI Jetavan Hall on March 15. The contestants from grade VII, Yesha Upadhya from grade were Shelsha Tamrakar and Saugat Acharya. were asked various questions related with VI and Shradhyak Manandhar from grade And, the finalists from grade V were Aastha the books they read for the programmme. V won the Read to the Principal Award Thakur and Ayush Kumar.

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Read to the Principal for Grade VIII and IX

several selection rounds. To participate in the final round, the contestants’ review of the book is also examined. Finally they have to face interview with the principal and panel of judges. The books selected for read to the Principal were basically concerned with exploring human psychology, spiritual power and adventurous memories. The judges suggested students to read the books suitable for per their age and level Principal inspired all the audience and said ‘Its reading that makes human and machine different’. And thanked all the contestant’s parents for creating reading environment at their Finalists of Read to the Addressing the audience, Lipika Shaha secured the runner- home Principal from grade VIII and IX principal said, ‘the objective of up position. The finalists of read Similarly one of contestant’s were interviewed by Principal this programme is to develop to the Principal from grade IX were parent marked read to the principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao and the reading culture among the Kaushik Mishra, Smita Paudel, as the best programme which panel of judges from the English students at present and to make Kritika Gurung, Sneha Shrestha, was developing creativity among department towards the end of the them authors in the long run’. All Amit Kankarwal, Dristi Rauniyar, students and thanked school academic session 2017-18. the finalists were given awards and Aakina Singh Suwal. Similarly, management for conducting this The contestants were asked and certificates by the Chairperson the finalists of grade VIII were Aditi programme for the students and various questions about the Mr. Anil Kedia. Karki, Liza Maharjan, Aayushma further suggested to endorse books they read. Executive and As per the results, Aakina Singh Dhungana, Diwama Rai and such programme in the future. general members of Helen Keller Suwal won Read to the Principal Lipika Singh. The programme was The judges of this programme Library Club from grade VII, VIII title from grade IX. Kritika Gurung organized by Helen Keller Library were Mr. Devraj Gelal, HoD and IX including contestants’ secured the runner-up position. Club. English, Mr. Umesh Saud and parents were the audience in the Similarly, Aditi Karki won Read to The read to the principal Mr. Vivek Neupane from English programme. the Principal title from Grade VIII. round is conducted after the Department.

Winners of SOF 2017-18 Honoured certificates in the morning assembly by Vice-principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal on March 13. Earlier, as many as 447 students got various medals of distinction, gold medals, silver medals and bronze medals for their performance in English and Science Olympiads from grade III to XII. The winners of middle and senior schools were honoured in the separate morning assemblies. As per the details provided by SOF-New Delhi, India, 21 students won the medals of distinction in SOF- International English Olympiad. 59 students bagged gold medals in English Olympiad. 55 students got silver medals and 58 students won Bronze medals. Similarly, in SOF- National Science Olympiad 2017-18, 14 students got medals of distinction. 78 students got gold medals. Winners of SOF - International English Science Olympiad 2017-18 in junior 85 students won silver medals and 77 Olympiad 2017-18 and SOF – National category were given away the medals and students bagged Bronze Medals.

46 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 march Family Jamboree of Grade I and II the education system of the country. Mt. Annapurna Similarly, Principal Ms. House tops the table Bhubaneswari Rao said that she had worked with various DEOs in Junior School and Mr. Khanal was the first to Mt. Annapurna house understand the role of top schools has become the best house in delivering quality education in junior school for the across the nation. She also said that academic session 2017-18. Primary wing of DAVSKVB dance, Nepali dance, freestyle dance DAVSKVB had organized various The ranking of houses organized family Jamboree of grade and holi dance. Few parents of the programmes to enhance quality of is done on the basis of I and II in Buddha Hall on March 5, respective classes also performed under privileged school in the nation. the results of various 2018. dance in the jamboree. ‘Students interaction programme, inter-house competitions Mr. Devendra Raj Khanal- Addressing the ceremony, donation to underprivileged school, conducted throughout the District Education Officer of Lalitpur, Mr. Devendra Raj Khanal District establishment of library at community session. As per the report Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia and Education Officer of Lalitpur said school, teachers training programmes prepared by junior school Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao that DAVSKVB is the one of the best at different levels are some of the CCA department, Annapurna talked about the contemporary schools of Lalitpur. He further pointed programmes organized by DAVSKVB with 85 points is on the top. education lapses in the nation and the out the need for the school to partner for the upliftment of community Lhotse with 80 points has necessary solutions to fill the vacuum with underprivileged schools in their schools in rural areas, the principal secured the second position. in education as per the demand of communities to enhance quality of added. Dhaulagiri with 70 point has modern generation. such schools. He also said that the The winners of parents dance secured the third position and During the programme, students present education system had failed competition were given away Gaurishankar has scored 55 sang English song and Hindi song, to bring positive changes in society prizes by the chief guest during the points. There are four houses performed props dance, classical and marked the need of restructuring programme. in junior school.

Extramural Programme Report DAVSKVB Wins of Sport Department in Second Half Various Positions of MIS Inter-school 1. On 19th November 2017 DAV Competition secured 2nd position in Inter The students of DAVSKVB School Knockout Football won various positions in Essay Tournament organized at MIS and Drawing Competitions School. Aman Chaudhary from organized by Modern Indian class 9 was declared the best School, Chovar, Kathmandu, on goal keeper. November 9. The competitions 2. From 1st to 5th November, DAV were held on September 15. Cricket U-19 team went to Priyanka Pokhrel from grade Scholastica school in Dhaka, Sports department of DAV preparing girls for extramural programme VIII secured the first position in Bangladesh, to participate the inter school English essay in inter school T20 Cricket 6. DAV U-19 Cricket team will 10. Shikhar Bothra writing competition for grade Tournament. be participating in a cricket 11. Rahul Puniya VII and VIII level. Similarly, in 3. DAV 1st Indoor Inter School tournament at Tirupati Vidya 12. Chiray Agrawal the same competition, Komal Cricket Tournament was held Nikethan School, Andhra 13. Shasank Agrawal Agrawal from grade XII secured from 19 to 25 December Pradesh, India. DAV school’s 14. Harshit Agrawal the third position from grade XI where Birendra Sainik Awasiya 13-member-team will be go to 15. Aditya Agrawal and XII. Mahavidhyalaya won the title. India along with two teachers. 16. Purnendu Ghosh (Team Similarly, Rachel Baniya 4. DAV U-19 Boys secured the 2nd DAV will play 5 bilateral series. Coach) from grade X secured the first position in Brihaspati Bidhya Players list 17. Gautam Hazra (Team position in inter-school Nepali Sadan Inter school T20 U-19 1. Akit Akhtar Ansari Manager) essay writing competition from Cricket Tournament. Ronak 2. Rajat Prasad (Captain and 7. DAV lost in pre-quarter final grade IX and X level. Suhrit Goyal from grade IX won the wicket Keeper) of I.G.P Cup Running Football Ghimire secured the second man of the series award. 3. Prashant Yadav Tournament-2017 at Dipendra position from grade VII and 5. DAV entered Semifinals of 4. Ayush Sharma Police School, Sanga, Bhaktapur. VIII and Manash Jha from Army In-chief Tournament in 5. Raj Gvpta 8. Srijan Adhikari from grade grade XII secured consolation Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, from 6. Bikash Sarraf 6 got the Best Goal Keeper position from grade XI and 11th to 25th February. As many 7. Rohit Raut Award in 8th Loyalty Cup XII. As many as 12 students as 16 schools participated in 8. Arpit Khetan Tournament-2074 at Loyalty from DAVSKVB took part in the the tournament. 9. Ronak Goyal Academy, competitions.

SANDESH ◆ march 2018 47 march Board Appeared Students 2017/18 Best of Luck

Grade X 'A' students with class teacher Grade X 'B' students with class teacher Grade X 'C' students with class teacher Mr. Binod Kumar Piya Mr. Ramesh Gurung Mr. Sanjeev Rai

Grade X 'D' students with class teacher Grade X 'E' students with class teacher Grade X 'F' students with class teacher Mr. Ratna Basnet Mr. Rabin Ghimire Mr. Umesh Poudel

Grade X 'G' students with class teacher Grade X 'H' students with class teacher Grade X 'I' students with CCE mentor Mr. Bidur Sharma Mr. Rabindra Giri Mr. Umesh Maskey

Grade XII 'A' students with class teacher Grade XII 'B' students with class teacher Grade XII 'C' students with CCE mentor Mr. RB Chhettri Mr. Kamalesh Karna Ms. Ritu Singh

Grade XII 'D' students with class teacher Grade XII 'E' students with class teacher Mr. Devraj Gelal Mr. Umesh Saud

48 SANDESH ◆ march 2018 visitors' comment

I appreciate DAV’s engagement Excellent arrangement, echo Arrangement and coordination in creativity and for its efforts for free hall, comfortable seats and were excellent and all the possible light and learning. hygienic lunch/snacks. Thank assistance was extended to the you, Chairman Sir, Principal Ma’am Black Swan team. We thank the and primary wing co-ordinator Mr. Chairperson, Principal and the Very impressed with your school’s Andrew for your warm hospitality Primary Co-ordinator for treating students…………. and kindness. Unforgettable us like family. I enjoyed the experience…….. ambience and hospitality. Neil David Orient Black Swan Ltd, Kolkata, India 30 – 11- 2017 Amma Raj Joshi All the best to DAV school! Professor Tribhuvan University (Comment on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Drama Show) Martin Radley 09-02-2018 Maharshi Markendswor University, Sheila J. kurian Hariyana India, 26-01-018 Dedicated teachers and sincere Orient Black Swan students, good ambience………….. 30 – 11- 2017 I salute DAV family. The programmes were just speechless. It’s an honour to be the part of I.P.P.S. Regards Jamboree, thanks Best wishes always! (Comment on Family Jamboree of Prof. Dr. Beerendra Pandey Grade I and II) Tribhuvan University (Comment on Welcome Ceremony to Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India) 7-02-2018 Dr. C. Vijay Kumar Excellent! Keep up! VIT Vellore, India (Comment on Graduation 26-01-018 Ceremony of Kindergarten Wing) Arun Arauindaksitan Mohita Rana Shah No words to comment on students’ Kerala India performance. 17 – 11- 2017 Very good performances by the D.A.V is the best students (Comment on Family (Comment on Family Jamboree of Wonderful programme! Students Jamboree of Grade VII) Grade I and II) are really creative. I wish for their Ratna S. Gurung success in performance art. 05-03-2018 Bishnu Bhusal (Comment made on Shakespeare’s It was a pleasure to meet all Twelfth Night ) students and teachers. Rubi Thapa 09-02-2018 I am really impressed with 06-05-2018 administration and the way Beautiful performance! DAV’s Shraban Kumar Agrawal teachers extended their support to Wonderful time at DAV with effort must be appreciated. 24-2- 2018 administration amazing/disciplined staff……….. Thank you so much for the DAV is a very good place for hospitality DAV family, especially students to learn and they can do Tanka Ghimire Sir! great things in their life. (Comment on Good Luck Ceremony of Grade X-SEE)

Dr. Tikaram Paudel Saunak Bhatt School of Education, Kathmandu 1 - 12 2017 University (Comment on Shakespeare’s It was an absolute pleasure to Aurora KC twelfth Night Show) conduct a workshop on pre- Nestle Milo Company 09-02-2018 primary teaching and learning Kashinath Neupane 19 – 11- 2017 at DAV School Kathmandu. 2074-11-21 visitors' comment Excellent show by the students. I ljBfno /fd|f];Fu ;~rfng ePsf] Good to see our children Wonderful and Massive DAV am privileged to be here. b]Vbf v';L nfUof] . ljBfnon] performing and exploring family and beautiful show (Comment on Welcome Ceremony afnaflnsfx¿sf] l;h{gzLntfnfO{ their hidden talent. Thanks for Motikala Subba Dewan to Oxford University Press) recognizing our struggle and pkof]u x'g] z}lIfs jftfj/0f (Comment on Shakespeare’s felicitating us. Wish you all the Twelfth Night Drama Show) l;h{gf u/]sf] kfOof] . km]ldnL very best. 09-02-2018 HofDaf]/L sfo{qmddf ;xefuL x'g] (Comment on Family Jamboree of Grade I and II) cj;/ k|bfg ug'{ePsf]df ljBfno Amazing/disciplined staff……… kl/jf/nfO{ xflb{s cfef/ k|s6 Maheshwari Amatya ub{5' . ljBfnosf] pGglt / k|ultsf] 06-03-2018 xflb{s dª\undo z'esfdgf Û Thanking you for wonderful event

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Primary wing of DAVSKVB organized havan to pay tribute to the departed souls of late Sushil Kedia and late Pratik Sumsher Jung Bahadur Rana on the occasion on 51st birth anniversary of late Sushil Kedia in Pratik Hall on September 18. The students of grade III and IV, teachers, wing-coordinator, CAO and Vice-principal participated in havan. The Pundit to ASD entertainment group posing for group photo at DAVSKVB conduct havan was Mr. Bhuvan Paudel, a Sanskrit teacher. The students received tika and prashad after the havan. DAV SUSHIL KEDIA VISHWA BHARATI HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL P.O. Box: 929, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Tel.: 5536626, Fax: 977-1-5546440, Email: [email protected]