AUGUST EDITION AUGUST A message from class eleven-: After returning from the summer vacation, there has been a lot of enthusiasm among the class elevens as well as in the other classes too. The soccer season, the most exhilarating sports season of the year has also arrived. Not being able to reach the semi-finals of the Jackie Tournament was disappointing for us, but we must under- stand that one must learn from one’s mistakes and move on. After the Board results, we heaved sighs of relief and geared our- selves for an exciting new term. There are a lot of new faces in class and it is fun making new friends. Interacting with new people helps us to learn a lot more whether it is about a new country or the interests, hobbies and general views of another individual. Everyone is very excited about the upcoming House plays even though our first terminal examinations are round the corner. We have started pre- paring for them and hope to score good marks. All the best for the upcoming events and the rest of the year. EXCELSIOR! BY- Parangat Sharma (XI-S) EXCELSIOR A Mathematical Challenge But you will have to rise again and once had make your dreams come true. To do so much more for my mom Try, try and try Every step you take will light your and dad The more I try way To give them more joy and a little The more I cry. It doesn’ t matter if one step gives less pain It’s like Chemistry and Physics you only a single ray A little more sunshine and a little As difficult as learning them For things will get better and less rain. It has never been as easy as Music better for sure Indeed, to numbers I am truly And you will get closer to the But the years roll on and we allergic! meaning of life more and more. cannot go back, I practise it with all my heart, So enlighten your mind like dark Whether we were born in a Yet, I am not able to do what my pathways are lit up by the stars mansion or a shack heart wants Spread your light in the darkness But we can start right now - in the I never get marks of the night hour that is here In spite of great endeavour Which will fill hope in hearts that To do something more for the Fate is never in my favour! are subdued by fright ones we hold dear. Cos, tan, sec, are all the same to Light your candle no matter how me… small And since time in its flight is What difference will it make Success will be yours – once and travelling so fast If I don’t know them at all? for all! Let us not spend it regretting that Numbers make me feel as if I am -Naveen (11S) which is in the past flying Instead, let us make tomorrow a In a sky that is filled with them Back Home happier day No matter how much I try If I had the power to turn back the But doing good to others I never seem to get friendly with clock TODAY!!! them! Go back to that house at the end -Vidisha Baranwal (11C) -Vidhi Jain (11C) of the block The house that was a home when I Colours of Life All Yours was a kid The trees of nature depict the I know that I’d love it more now colours of life, There is a goal for all than I once did. Every colour is a symbol of strife. There is a dream for which we In autumn, the leaves so dry become mean If I could be back there at my Depict the state of one who is We want others to lose and want mother’s knee about to cry them to be beneath our shoes And hear once again all the things In the snow, the flakes so bright But what matters the most is hard she told me Bring smiles which are so bright. work I’d listen as I had never listened In the spring, the cherry blossom Hard work is necessary and before tree should be our permanent For she knew so well just what life Sends out a message that is surely accessory had in store. deep. Help others to get food and shelter And all the advice my dad used to In the monsoon, the lush green and have win-win attitude give colour so bright The effect of this will be like a His voice I will remember as long Signifies that life is beautiful melodious flute as I live despite things that Make your aspirations so true that But it didn’t seem really important Give us cause to fear and give us a everyday they seem attractive and then fright. new What I’d give just to live it all over -Kartika Jhanjee (11H) On some days, you will fall and again!!! life will say, ‘Boo!’ And what I’d give for the chance I Friends My Land You have been there with me When you have no body left Nestled with rich green hills And I have supported you. They are always there The streams and rivers Often, not a word is uttered To tell you what is right and to tell Have a lot of thrills. between us you what is best Being a nation so small but rich in But each knows what the other is And to always treat you with diversity thinking immense care. My land is a big curiosity. As you always have been there for They will hit you and call you The Himalayan hills and plain me names land You are the best sister one could But that is all part of their funny Places rocky and filled with sand ever have and my best friend. games Vast differences in ethnicity I But to do this only they have the know And I always remember your right My land may not be a lot, but is words when you were leaving: Because if anyone tries to harm inviting for sure! you, on your behalf they will fight. The people of my land may seem ‘ There is no reason to be anything Friends are what you call them like strangers to you but free, no reason why you They are always there But they will treat you like friends should not believe.’ To lift you up when you fall you never knew Now close your eyes and forget the And treat you with immense care. This is the beauty my land holds time -Komal Prakash (11H) Visit my land and watch its beauty I promise that you will be unfold. alright...” Money, Money, Money -Rimsha Khan (11S) You know that you are smart You know that you are beautiful. I simply want to let you know Money, Money , Money My School You mean that world to me. The thought of it is as sweet at Wynberg-Allen gives us an Only a heart as dear as yours honey education Would give so unselfishly. Money is the newest addiction And restful summer and winter Which people regard with great vacations. - Vanshika Rawat (11C) dedication. Six periods in a day. Money can buy you a house Lots of games and fields in Nature It can attract many a spouse which to play The sunrise marks the arrival of a Money can make you dream One has to work hard new day Enough to make you jump and To get a good report card Which relaxes us by scream. One has to engage in different The chirping of the birds Money is kept safe in a purse exercises Which fly high up in the blue sky. When it is stolen, you swear and To get medals and prizes Nature heals our hearts curse Boys and girls here don’t scream. Gives us the spirit to work hard Money if brazenly displayed can We all work together as a And never does it betray be a dangerous sight team The ones who love it with its If robbers try to take it away, it can Students here don’t waste wonderful charm give you quite a fright. their time in idle gossip. The beauty of the sunset in the Money is the cause of all our strife But try their best to captivating sky For it is the necessity of every Keep their promises. Tells us that another day has single life -Aryan Semwal (11S) passed by If possessed in just the right Whispers from nature calm us amount, neither too much, nor My Sister, My Friend Soothe us and heal us. too little, Moonbeams and starlight Cast a soft, luminous glow Money, money, money, is certainly Everything under the sun , Which warms up our soul as sweet as honey. We have always talked about On a night that is tranquil and -Devesh Bubna (11H) For each other we have calm. Been there without a doubt As we lie in bed Everything under the sun Thinking about a better tomorrow We both have gone through With all blessings being showered moment with craziness. No need to get entangled on us For I love beaches and the silence In memories’ purple haze We realise that God’s creation is No more hearing the horns of Or caught up unravelling truly wonderful. traffic and sounds of violence Or hoping we could redo -Jyotika Bedi (11C) Wishing to be here forever, Things that didn’t go the way Night Never regretting to be here with That we wanted them to.