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Winners of Young 'Online education can never Kalam Contest match real classroom learning' Principal Sangita Bhattacharya of St Joseph's High School shares her experiences with Aarya Bhanushali Q: As the year 2020-21 nears the end, tion is a tough question to answer. what was your experience of online Q: Did you arrange any special sessions teaching? for students to deal with the stress of Firstly, online education could never the current situation? match physical classrooms and we Yes, we conducted an online emotional missed the enthusiasm of the students. workshop for students and also, the But during online learning, we could teachers as well as parents of the stay in touch with students and con- younger kids. Emotional health work- nect on a deeper and personal level. shops have been an integral part of our Q: The Board exams for grade 10th have school. been cancelled. What is your take on Q: In what ways do you think college this? admissions for the next year will be I have mixed feelings about this deci- affected? Sangita Bhattacharya, principal sion. I am definitely happy for the kids Honestly, if only the school gives the and the teachers that they'll be safe at marks, it'll be biased and unfair. A CET is a great option but homes. But, the experience will be lost and further evalua- it'll be an exercise but it is necessary for fair evaluation. Virtual Farewell Session ABDULQADAR MANASAWALA, HOLY ANGELS' SCHOOL "You were born with wings. Don't crawl. Learn to use them to fly and fly." - Dr. A.P.J. hen one door closes, an- Abdul Kalam. other opens." This being said, their juniors, yan International Group, India's premier Wgrade 9, bid Farewell to institute has always undertaken an enor- the students of grade 10. It was a mous task of transforming our youth fun, exciting, curious and proud mo- Rinto the 'the leaders of tomorrow', by ad- ment for the 10th grade. ministering powerful education. It helps bring- Considering the current situa- ing a spark that transforms the students and pro- tion, it was an online farewell and vides all-round development in their moral and was conducted on YouTube by pre- social skills, providing a cutting edge above oth- senting a video. The farewell was a ers. All India Ryan Young KALAM Contest was series of beautiful events which an initiative by Ryan Group of Institutions, un- were carefully curated and crafted der the guardianship of the Chairman Dr A.F for everybody to have a good time. Pinto and Managing Director Dr. Grace Pinto, It all started with an invitation card. aimed at inspiring students to share exciting sto- It was not truly an invitation, but ries about inventions that surround us helping loads of memories hidden in it. Some very motivational and ad- mirable speeches from the admin- istration and teachers followed it, wishing the students a golden fu- ture. Next was a fun and emotion- al performace by one student in 10th grade. Subsequently, there was a clas- popped into some never-fading photo- haran, demonstrating his strategy in sical dance performed by the student graphic remembrances. To add some achieving such a rank. And with a be- of grade 9th. Following it was an at- flavour of comedy, in presented, Har- ginning, it ended. The dusk came, but tention-grabbing rap song. Then there lequin Quipster. The ensuing rolled into dawn anticipated. And with these lines, was an alluring and flawless western a stimulating, motivational speech. the sumptuous farewell ceased, dance by pupils of 9th. Upcoming was Coming up was a pictorial memory ex- "Cockcrow originated and twilight a sensational drama acted by 9th stu- pressing the grade 10 students' con- expires,Sphere of influence realign- dents unfolding the streams after 10th. glomeration. Soon, turned up in a per- ments. Ages come, and aeon goes, Later, two melodic and tuneful singers oration by a student in 10th grade. Con- An expedition halts and a newfan- vocalised mellifluous and euphonious sequently, there was a rich and im- gled one kicks off. And deviations be- songs. Succeeding, a theatrical and pressive poem relating to the school. come a fraction of our verve and exis- satirical caricature turned up. It then Subsequently,appeared Vaibhav Hari- tence." THE MUSICAL EFFECT them to unravel the world around them and know Each Ryanite brought forth their unique object it better. highlighting a completely different and unique There have been numerous inventions since question. It was a day of total excitement and time immemorial. We being in the 21st Century enthusiasm among the students. Parents, ap- have taken most of the things for granted. At preciated the uniqueness and its long term ben- Ryan, we encourage the students to look beyond efits, actively supported their wards and want- Radhika the obvious. To have the ability to question and ed to support their child's scientific experiment. research in the best possible manner. To assess The excitement among the students reached Chopra, their skills, needs and desires in order to find its peak when the young Ryanites showcased class X, that one object which intrigues them to the core. their latent talents creating unique inventions Fr. Agnel Inspired by their Chairman twelve-point vi- with recycled materials taking this competition sion, Ryanites never limit themselves to one op- to a different level. Multipurpose tion and time old conditioning. They use value, Mentimeter was the most exciting part of School, Vashi holistic education, media, human resource de- the competition. Students carefully listened to velopment, leadership and experiential learning all the six speakers along with their presenta- as their strength. With confidence and trust in tions and then voted for them consciously.Three anging from the soft soothing sounds to the late night themselves as "The top scientists in the making" students from each section were selected for the party vibes, music has been a rather significant and huge with their undaunted spirit of " I Must be a win- intra school competition round! R part of our lives. Not only does it enrich our surround- ner"- Ryanites from 75 Ryan Schools across In- The culmination of elation of this momen- ings but they have a great effect on our moods too. A sad song dia with 15000 enthusiastic Ryanites of grade 7 tous event was reached when our three proud participated whole- heartedly in that historic Ryanites - 1. KhianaPatil2. Soumya Kanojia 3. can make us cry tears whereas a groovy song lets us discover event. Pearl Vishwakarma were selected for the state our hidden dancing skills. But is it all it does? The Backdrop of this event was methodical- level competition of Young KALAM Contest. Several researches were conducted with astounding results ly planned and effectively implemented by Finally,Khiana Patil and Pearl Vishwakar- for the same. A 2013 study in Utkarsh along with Arvinder Sir - initiating in- ma competed with other proficient and aced troductory workshops for training of the teach- competitors and qualified for the All India the Journal of Positive ers, Beta Test, unveiling and explaining about Round of the Young KALAM Contest. The prized Psychology found that people Intra Class, intra School Competition, state lev- moment for each Ryanite was when Khiana Patil who listened to upbeat music el competition and the nationals. A fabulous ex- and Pearl Vishwakarma were announced win- could improve their moods planation was given on the components of fan- ners of the All India Young KALAM Contest and boost their happiness in tastic presentations, to finally conducting vari- getting a Golden Badge! Parent of Khiana Patil, ous review meetings, are just a few things to men- Priyanka Patil expressed her gratitude to the just two weeks whereas an Prizes upto tion. Ryan school management and appreciated for earlier study, published in Melio Interschool 1 Lakh Ryan International School, Kandivali, all the support and the ideas shared not only the Journal of Consumer up for grabs! grabbed this opportunity and made every possi- in Academics but also the ALL ROUND DE- Research, found that people ble effort to identify the potential Ryanites and VELOPMENT of her ward. Vijay Vishwakar- Championship start training them for this big contest! Each ma, parent of Pearl Vishwakarma expressed tend to prefer sad music Ryanite has great potential, but in order to re- Gratitude to the Chairman and Managing Di- when they are experiencing a veal the hidden talent and bring the best to lime- rector for designing the activities keeping in deep interpersonal loss. Not Click Here To Register light- the dedicated teachers played a monu- mind the capability and psychology of a child just a timepass, it is a reme- Compete over live Video Calls mental role. Delving deeper into their passion, where parents can utilise their energy for bet- dy for all on its own. So next students began rigorous research to help them terment and learning of their children. choose one object that they really wish to know This event has brought each Ryanite to time you listen to your Challenges for Classes 1 - 8 more about. Day in and day out, in-depth re- think, analyse, research on different objects favourite playlist remember search continued. 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Use MELIOTIMES50 to get a ₹50 discount While four of the best third-placed teams are set to qualify for the quarter-finals, Euro 2020’s Group F remains full of intrigue as reigning champions Portugal, World Cup holders France and Germany all face off, while Hungary could have their say too

he much awaited their 2018 World Cup triumph with Euro glo- Spain in the Nations League and suffered a rescheduled Eu- ry. Coach Didier Deschamps has a squad full 2-1 home defeat by North Macedonia in ropean Champi- of world-class talent. Competition for places World Cup qualifying. After 15 years in onshps is all set was already fierce up front even before the charge, coach Joachim Loew will step down to kick off on decision to recall Benzema. Most countries after the tournament. He has recalled June 11 in would be delighted to have just one of Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels, who with 24 teams in Mbappe, Benzema or Griezmann, and maybe had previously been discarded after the last line to be crTowned the kings of the conti- over-confidence is the biggest danger for World Cup. Playing group games at home nent. Portugal are reigning European cham- France. At 33, the Real Madrid striker was in Munich gives them an advantage, on pa- pions and have reached at least the semi-fi- recalled after an international exile of five per at least. nals in four of the last five Euros.They and a half years. He had not been called up came second behind Ukraine in qualifying since a blackmail scandal over a sextape in- and, at 36, Cristiano Ronaldo is not getting volving his former teammate Mathieu Val- All eyes on Mueller any younger. However,Portugal also won buena broke in 2015. But Deschamps could the Nations League in 2019 and Ronaldo has no longer ignore Benzema’s form after a sea- ■ Germany will rely heavily on the quality arguably never been surrounded by so son in which he scored 30 goals for his club. of players like Joshua Kimmich and Toni much talent: from Ruben Dias at the back Kroos but a successful Euro may also depend to Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Dio- on Mueller.The 31-year-old has been too good go Jota and Joao Felix. If they click, they Joachim Loew for Bayern Munich to be ignored any longer could take some stopping. by his country and is back after two and a half to step down years in the international wilderness.

Ronaldo set to ■ Germany are three-time European cham- pions and have reached at least the semi-fi- Home advantage create history nals at each of the last three Euros. How- ever, since their disastrous showing at the for Hungary ■ Given the talent in Portugal’s ranks, per- 2018 World Cup, when they went out in the haps it is unimaginative to single out Ronal- group stage, Germany’s fortunes have not ■ The Magyars reached a second straight do, but it will be fascinating to follow his improved much. They topped their quali- European Championship via the Nations progress. At 36 this is probably his penulti- fying group ahead of the Netherlands, but League play-offs -- they finished fourth in mate major tournament. Portugal’s captain in recent matches they were trounced 6-0 in their qualifying group but won play-off ties and most-capped player has 103 international against Bulgaria and Iceland to qualify. goals, with 11 coming in the qualifying cam- Coached by the Italian Marco Rossi, Hun- paign. He is now just six shy of the all-time Our performance at the gary will get to play their first two matches international scoring record of 109 held by at home in Budapest but their best player, Iran’s Ali Daei. tournament will also depend on RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, Karim what everyone brings. The is out injured. It would be an enormous sur- Benzema prise if they finished anywhere other than Benzema recalled midfielders, the full-backs. I don’t bottom of their group. Given the calibre of want to dissociate the three Hungary’s opponents, Gulacsi could be a Cristiano Ronaldo ■ “All the other countries envy us,” shout- busy man. The 31-year-old, once on Liver- ed the front of French sports daily L’Equipe forwards from the rest of the team. pool’s books, has gone on to be a fixture in this week underneath pictures of Kylian DIDIER DESCHAMPS, goal for RB Leipzig in the German Bun- Mbappe,Karim Benzema and Antoine Griez- desliga. His recent experience of the latter mann. In France they are understandably France Coach stages of the Champions League could confident about their prospects of following come in handy. AFP

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our-time Olympic champion Mo Farah’s hopes of ending his track F career at the Tokyo Games suf- fered a huge blow as he fell short of the qualifying mark for the 10,000 metres in Birmingham. The 38-year-old fin- The Swiss player, targetting his 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, says he needs to ished eighth, behind fellow Briton Marc Scott, in the European Cup, which take one day at a time, not rush back into competition and listen to his body instead doubled as British Olympic tri- al. Farah’s time in his first race at this distance for four ormer world number one Roger Federer, who is NAOMI OSAKA THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT years was 22 seconds short targeting a record 21st Grand Slam title at Wim- of the required standard bledon, withdrew from the French Open on Sun- our-time Grand Slam wanted to hop on here and of 27 mins 28 secs to qual- day, a day after winning a tough third-round winner Naomi tell you all that I really ify for the Games. He F match, opting to save himself for the grass-court F Osaka posted her appreciate it,” she blamed a foot injury for season. “After discussions with my team, I decided that I first social media wrote. French tennis his poor showing, which should withdraw from the French Open,”Federer said in comments since pulling officials fined Osaka had prevented him from a statement released by the French Tennis Federation. out of the French Open $15,000 and threatened training over the last “After two knee operations and more than a year of re- after a dispute over news to remove her from the two weeks. habilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and conferences. Osaka, who also had tournament for not honoring He has another not rush back into competition”. revealed her ongoing battle with mandatory media commitments, three weeks to make Federer suffered physically in his four-set, late- depression and anxiety, thanked prompting the 23-year-old to the qualifying time night victory over German Dominik Koepfer on Sat- her supporters in a brief message withdraw on her own. French Open and could also turn Mo Farah urday and decided to end his Roland Garros campaign. on Instagram. “Just want to say officials said they tried his attention to the “I need to decide if I keep on playing or not, or is it thank you for all the love. Haven’t unsuccessfully to speak with Osaka 5,000 metres in not too much risk at this moment to keep pushing or which he won gold been on my phone much but I before she pulled out. AFP is this just a perfect way to just take a rest.” REUTERS at London 2012 and Photos: AFP Rio 2016. AFP Photo: REUTERS

c) McLaren ❑ d) Sauber ❑ Italian Benedetta Pilato set Who won the LMA Manager Which country has won QUIZ TIME! Q6: a new world record in 50m Q7: of the Year after steering Q10: the ICC Women’s T20 What American sister and breaststroke at European Swimming his team to the Premier League title? World Cup the most times? Who is the youngest F1 Q4: brother won the mixed Championships 2021. Whose record a) Marcelo Bielsa ❑ b) David Moyes ❑ a) West Indies ❑ b) England ❑ did the teenager better? ❑ ❑ Q1: driver to win a race? double championship at c) Pep Guardiola d) Brendan Rodgers c) Australia ❑ d) New Zealand ❑ a) Abbie Wood ❑ b) Lilly King ❑ a) Max Verstappen ❑ b) Sebastian Vettel ❑ Wimbledon in 1980? ❑ ❑ c) Katinka Hosszu ❑ d) Anastasia Gorbenko ❑ c) Lewis Hamilton d) Kimi Räikkönen a) Marat and Dinara Safina ❑ When was mixed doubles in Who was All England 2020 Benedetta Pilato b) Tracy and John Austin ❑ Q8: Badminton introduced as a Q11: Men’s Singles Champion? Who holds the record for c) Byron and Cara Black ❑ medal sport at the Olympics? a) Viktor Axelsen ❑ b) Kento Momota ❑ Q2: a) 2000 Sydney Olympics ❑ most consecutive English d) Nancy and Cliff Richey ❑ c) Chen Long ❑ d) Srikanth Kidambi ❑ Premier League appearances? b) 1992 Barcelona Olympics ❑ a) Frank Lampard ❑ b) Brad Friedel ❑ c) 1996 Atlanta Olympics ❑ Who was the first female ANSWERS: 1 a) Max Verstappen, c) Ryan Giggs ❑ d) James Vaughan ❑ d) 1998 Sydney Olympics ❑ Q5: driver to score points in a 2 b) Brad Friedel, 3 d) McLaren, Grand Prix? 4 b) Tracy and John Austin, 5 c) Lella Lombardi, Lewis Hamilton won his Which team has the most a) ❑ 6 b) Lilly King, 7 c) Pep Guardiola, Q3: first F1 world championship Q9: wins in F1? b) ❑ c) Lella Lombardi ❑ 8 c) 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 9 a) , title with which team? a) Ferrari ❑ b) McLaren ❑ d) ❑ 10 c) Australia, 11 a) Viktor Axelsen a) Mercedes ❑ b) ❑ c) Mercedes ❑ d) Williams ❑ Photo: AFP