School Assemblies are one of the most important elements of the school curriculum. They foster a sense of community and spread positive ethos. During assemblies, values are passed on to students. They learn, among other things – cooperation, honestly, respect for self and others, diligence, perseverance, punctuality, the importance of excellence in all school activities and respect for rules. They are given moral and spiritual guidance for everyday life as well as an awareness of pressing social issues Being Obedient Cleanliness is next to godliness Great Explorers Of The World Lending a helping hand Loyalty Music and Dance Personal Safety Punctuality School, A Versatile Platform For Students Sharing is caring Well Begun is Half Done Yoga Talent EDITORIAL BOARD HILLSIDE NEWS In-House Magazine Of JHPS ISSUE 12 v MARCH 2015 WWhathat YOYOUU don’t want to MMIISSSS FROM the Chairman’s Desk ........................................ 4 FROM THE PRINCIPAL & ACADEMIC DIRECOtr’s Desk ....... 5 A HAT TRICK OF AWARDS ................................................... 6 CHIEF EDITORS INTERVIEWERS PHOTO GRAPHER INTERVIEW SECTION ........................................................ 9 Roshini, Mahima Prasanna Kalyan Karthik JHKS SECTION V. G. Poornima Epsisri Bharat DIWALI & BROWN DAY ........................................................ 11 Sharon, Akrita Lasya Yashraj ORANGE COLOUR DAY ....................................................... 12 FIELD trip - nehru zOOLOGICAL PARK ......................... 13 ILLUSTRATIONS TEACHER REPORTING TEAM CoordiNators PONGAL ................................................................................ 14 P. Sumath Members of COVER STORY Ms. Farheen Naaz Journalism Team Ms. Chandra SAFETY & SECURITY ....................................................... 15 Ms. Jayasree NEWS WITHIN CAMPUS Ms. Dipti Ch. EXHIBITION OF ART AND BOOKS ....................................... 19 TALENT SHOW ..................................................................... 21 ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS ............................................ 22 From the Editors’ Desk… xpressions - A CLASS IV PROGRAMME ........................ 23 ODYSSEY BY CLASS II STUDENTS ..................................... 24 Safety has become a matter of concern for everyone in today’s world. We need to be smart and safe whenever we are stepping out of our CHILDren’s DAY .................................................................. 25 homes. This issue of Hillside News focuses on keeping yourself safe CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ............................................. 27 in the world. Our school is doing its best to provide a safe and secure THYAGARAJA ARADHANOTSAVAM ................................. 28 environment for us to study in. A feather in the cap is Jubilee Hills Public FAREWELL ............................................................................. 30 School receiving three awards for providing excellent education and infrastructure to the students. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as WORKSHOPS - teaCHERS ................................................. 31 much as we enjoyed compiling the magazine for you. WORKSHOPs - stuDENTS ................................................ 35 The biggest source of inspiration and motivation in bringing out this STUDENTS SPEAK ............................................................... 36 issue are our readers. We dedicate this issue solely to you. You can sen SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS .................................................. 3 7 dyour opinions and suggestions to us on [email protected], OTHER HAPPENINGS ......................................................... 40 as they will gives us the necessary feedback. ARTICLE SECTION .............................................................. 41 We hope that this reading experience is a memorable one. BOOK REVIEW ..................................................................... 42 Happy reading! MARCH - 2015 HILLSIDE NEWS 3 Chairman’s MESSAGE WE BELIEVE IN KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE “Tomorrow – your reward for working safely today” - Robert Pelton he safety and security of our students is always a top priority for us. We have set up a plan in this regard and introduced several new systems .We have increased the number of security T staff, installed CC cameras all around in the campus, and introduced Walkie-Talkies for better communication. We have also introduced screening process for appointment of staff and also for visitors. Apart from the purchase of new school buses, we plan to introduce a GPRS system in the school buses to track the movement of buses as well as the students. We are also one of the few schools to have certified fire fighting system in the campus. However, we reiterate that the safety and security of the students is a co-operative effort by the management, staff, students and parents. Proper coordination among them can only ensure prevention and preparedness for any emergency. It is a matter to rejoice, that our school is recognized for its best practices in all areas and has been ranked as the No. 1 school in Hyderabad by reputed education magazines. A. Murali Mukund Chairman Jubilee Hills Public School 4 HILLSIDE NEWS MARCH - 2015 PRINCIPAL’s ACADEMIC MESSAGE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Most parents assume that their children will be safe and “Luck runs out but safety is secure. How true is this in this day and age? The most good for life” important thing that parents and schools can give to their most priceless possession is Safety and Security. Safety is of paramount importance in today’s world. Schools and parents alike need to make the child feel The safety and security of our students and staff is reassured and secure. The most essential requirement of prime concern to us. JHPS follows a rigorous plan for developing and learning is feeling safe and secure. to ensure the safety of those in the premises with the Children rely on us to help them meet their needs in help of the CCTV cameras installed all over the school. healthy, appropriate ways. The threat to children has increased and if we are oblivious to this, our children Our aim is to be modernized with the latest bear the brunt of our negligence. technology and utilize it to provide a safe and secured atmosphere to all. We at JHPS believe in promoting We need to foster an environment where the child is safety in all the forms like the Fire Safety, the Food able to approach us and confide in us. Safety, the Cyber Safety, Secured Entry and Dispersal At JHPS we strive to provide a secure, caring, and etc. The Emotional Safety of the child is well taken enriched environment that promotes learning and the care of in the Health and Wellness club. It is our duty development of the child. Teachers, sub-staff and all to work in unison as an adult, teacher, well-wisher to staff related to the School are trained to notice any make the child feel safe and secure. unnatural or untoward behaviour in students, staff and It is a matter of immense pride that the school visitors. Workshops are conducted for all the aforesaid has received a hat-trick of awards this year. We are people to increase awareness and also to make them indebted for the continual support and co-operation understand the repercussions and penalties if the by the management, parents, students and the staff. safety or security is breached or violated. M. Varalakshmi Let us be vigilant and not compromise the safety Principal and security of children entrusted to us. Jubilee Hills Public School G. Sreedevi Academic Director Jubilee Hills Public School MARCH - 2015 HILLSIDE NEWS 5 A HAT TRICK OF AWARDS Jubilee Hills Public School has been showered with a hat trick of Awards this year. Our School has been successfully striving to provide a sound educational environment to the students since 1986. The endeavor to provide students with overall personality development scheme through academic excellence and communicative, creative and sportive skills and build their confidence while being rooted to their culture with a mindset to be both modern as well as traditional has been recognised and rewarded. The school has strived to provide the highest quality education. The School develops and nurtures the innate creativity in students. It prepares the students to face the world with necessary emotional and moral strength to compete globally in an exemplary, versatile and sustainable way. RANKED NO.I BY DIGITAL LEARNING MAGAZINE s a premier and renowned school in Hyderabad, A JHPS has upheld its motto “TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY”. The school was ranked number 1 among Hyderabad Schools for the year 2014-15 by Digital Learning Magazine. The top most rank is a feather in its cap. Asia’s leading magazine on Ms. M. Varalakshmi receiving the Education, Digital Learning’s award in Delhi mission is to raise awareness about how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the scope, reach and quality of education. The magazine conducts annual surveys to judge schools. Schools have been evaluated on the basis of the following indicators: School’s Reputation, Academic Performance, Teacher’s Competence, Academic Excellence, Infrastructure, Students’ Development, Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities. The Principal, Ms. M. Varalakshmi received the award in Delhi. 6 HILLSIDE NEWS MARCH - 2015 INDY’S EDUCATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL (SOUTH) Ms M. Varalakshmi and Ms. G. Sree Devi receiving the award in Mumbai he school was also honoured with Indy’s Education Award for