ISSN 2347-162X RNI No. GUJENG/2002/23382 AHMEDABAD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 VOL.19, ISSUE-4 www.theopenpage.co.in facebook.com/theopenpage TOTAL PAGE -16 INVITATION PRICE: `30/- The Open Page, 23, Suryakunj Society, Nr. Nutan School, Prabhat Chowk, Ghatlodia Ahmedabad - 380061 | Ph : 9586022210 I NSIDE Effective teaching... BILL OF RIGHTS Constitution of India he Constitution of India is the su- Tpreme law of India. The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of gov- The classroom is a dynamicenvironment, ernment institutions and sets out fun- bringing togetherstudents from different damental rights, directive principles, backgrounds with various abilitiesand and the duties of citizens. It is the long- personalities . p7 est written constitution of any country on earth. B. R. Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee, is widely con- LETS GO BIRDING… sidered to be its chief architect. Constitution Day of India 26 November has its own importance in the history of independent India be- cause on this day in 1949, the Constitu- tion of India was adopted and it came in to effect on 26 January, 1950. There- was in New Delhi on 9 December 1946 added to the preamble during the fore, marking the dawn of a new era. To and last till 24 January, 1950. During emergency in 1976. Birds contribute to the beauty of the natural acknowledge the contribution of the this time total of 11 sessions were held Let us tell you that, the Indian Consti- world by their magnificent colours. They seek framers of the Constitution and to ag- and met for around 166 days. This is the tution describes the fundamental po- our instant attention whether seen at a gravate the people regarding the prom- period between the adoption and en- litical code, structure, procedures, distance, flying high up in the sky or inent values, 26 November is celebrat- forcement when thorough reading and powers, and duties of the government closely, so as to understand every detail. p15 ed as the ‘Constitution Day’. translation from English to Hindi was institutions. It also explains fundamen- done. On 26 January, 1950, the Consti- tal rights, directive principles and the How the Constitution of India tution of India came into force and be- duties of citizens. India’s constitution is came into being? came the law of the land. the longest written constitution in the world. It took around 2 years, 11 As we know that on 15 August 1947, In- What is the Preamble to the months and 17 days to complete the dia became independent and on 26 Constitution. January 1950, we celebrate Republic Constitution of India? Day because on this day the Constitu- “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having sol- National Constitution Day tion of India came into effect. emnly resolved to constitute India into In 1934, the demand of the Constitu- a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR 2019: Celebrations ent Assembly was made. Let us tell you DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure In all the Government Offices or Insti- that M.N. Roy, a communist party lead- to all its citizens: tutions the celebrations starts by read- er, was the first who mooted the idea. It n JUSTICE, social, economic and ing the ‘Preamble’ of the Constitution. was taken up by the Congress party and political; National Campaign is also launched, finally, in 1940, the demand was ac- n LIBERTY of thought, expression, be- that focus on the fundamental duties cepted by the British government. Indi- lief, faith and worship; an important feature of the Constitu- ans are allowed to draft the Indian Con- n EQUALITY of status and of tion. It starts on 26 November, 2019 stitution in the August offer. opportunity; and culminate on 26 November, 2020. On 9 December 1946, the Constitu- n And to promote among them all On 26 November, 2019, the ‘Pream- ent Assembly for the first time met be- n FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of ble’ is read out in the Civil Secretariat at fore independence. The first president the individual and the unity and in- 11:00 AM which is than followed by of the Constituent Assembly was Dr. tegrity of the Nation; people in Jammu and Kashmir after the Sachchidananda Sinha. Further, on 29 IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY abrogation of article 370 and for the August 1947, a Drafting Committee was this twenty-sixth day of November, first time they celebrated “Constitution constituted to prepare a Draft Constitu- 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND Day”. Even the Divisional Commission- tion with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a Chair- GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS ers, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of man. On 26 November, 1949, the Com- CONSTITUTION.” the Departments and the Heads of all mittee had finished their work. On 24 The Constitution of India declares In- the Policy Formations undertook simi- January 1950, the process was com- dia a sovereign, socialist, secular, dem- lar activity in their offices and ensure pleted when the members signed two ocratic republic, assuring its citizen’s that in all the Subordinate offices ‘Pre- handwritten copies of the document justice, equality and liberty and en- amble’ is read out on Constitution Day one each in Hindi and English. deavors to promote fraternity. The at 11:00 AM and pledge to the funda- The first meeting of the Assembly words ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ were mental duties. www.theopenpage.co.in schOOL SPEAKS AHMEDABAD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 2 To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] Nalanda School Celebrated Annual Fest – 2019 Raj Madhav Vidhyalay Shri Krishna - The Spirit of Karma Most anxiously awaited occasion in any Celebrated Colors day school is its annual fest. Students get a chance to display their talents in front of a big audience. Nalanda Vidyalay celebrated its annual fest in a very pompous manner on 13th and 14th of October, 2019 at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium. Shri Krishna – “The Spirit of Karma”, as it was named; it was based on the krishna’s story. This show endeavored to discover the existence of krishnaism element within us. It was written and directed by Sir Walter Peter, a well known Associate Director from National School of Drama. It is his belief that theater in education evokes the existence of knowledge within students. Nearly 1200 students, teachers and Principal altogether marshaled through the stage to make this show a big hit. Distinguished guests, elite parents and students attended this function. Varied scenes like Krishna’s birth, Krishna leela, demon’s demolition, kansa vadh and Mahabharat were exhibited. The main aim to select this theme was to make students aware of the values of love, family, friendship, living in present, path of righteousness and what more. At last Geeta’s Saar was unveiled which made parents and guests impressed and stupefied. SVS English School – Mother’s Pet organized “Unity In Connectivity” Kameshwar English School organized Joy of Giving Week Students presented how the world has united by connectivity through sports, discoveries, inventions, transport, trade, literature, education and Joy of Giving Week is India’s very own ‘Festival of Giving’ that happens technology. Students did from October 2nd to 15th. It aims at spreading joy and happiness among the presentations through those who need help and support, and for each of us to experience the joy drama, songs, models, in giving. Students and teachers of Kameshwar English school charts and power point participated with great spirit in social activities such as making donations, presentations. collecting clothes, toys and stationary. It was an immense pleasure for the school as students & teachers collected maximum no.of things. Super Saturday at Khyati World School ‘Super Saturday’ is an Academic Enrichment and Attendance Recovery program that provides the vehicle for students to re- capture ‘’lost learning’’ due to absences. Students can participate in enrichment activities or fun activities. Super Saturday of the academic year 2019-2020. Dedicated to team building activities at KWS. Keeping 21st century skills in mind, team building is an essential component for holistic development of students. These events made students recognized their own strength and those of their team members. They learned to coordinate, communicate , and gel with peer group .. Our young learner weren’t the only ones who were tought about teamwork on super Saturday. Teacher also agreed that to actualize their little one’s potential; they also have to work in a team . Today we had Inter house kho-kho competition .swimming and salad decoration activities .It was a fun and a real learning day for the kids .The kids were so happy and left the school with a big smile on their faces . Opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. While the editor/ publisher do their utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. www.theopenpage.co.in EDUCATORS SPEAK AHMEDABAD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 3 How can you make Hygiene Dr. TWINKAL PATEL Founder Motherhood SCIENCE interesting? Foundation arents play vital role in the upbringing of children. Having selected a prop- er school does not limit your responsibilities towards child’s upbringing. (1) Common cold and PChildren remain more time at home rather than at school. Therefore Par- sneezing: ent’s role in the upbringing of child plays major role along with school and Common cold, cough and sneezing is teachers. Parents may not sit with their child to finish their homework or make the most found disease in children. them study the portion of the textbook but they must atleast make some ef- These diseases occur frequently forts so that the child maintains the interest in studies and doubles the efforts because they spread instantly due to for scholastic achievement.