Annual Tiger Fest 2024

MSMS in collaboration with KFT ( Kids for Tiger) organized Annual Tiger Fest 2024 on Wednesday 23.10.2024

The event aimed to raise awareness about tiger conservation, engage community, sensitising the students towards environment, promoting sustainability and love for nature.

The fest attracted over 21 schools with more than 300 participants across Delhi and NCR fostering a community spirit. Competitions held in the fest were - Poster making competion, Mask Making competition, Rangoli making competition, Collage making competition, Art Installations, Music out of waste and Face Painting. All these competitions focused on the importance of tiger conservation and habitat protection.

The Annual Fest successfully combined creativity and education making a significant impact on students.

On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, MSMS in collaboration with DKIF Dr.Kalam International Foundation organized the first Dr.Kalam National Science Congress on 15th October, to honor the memory of India's beloved former President and distinguished scientist. The event was graced online by esteemed chief guests Sh.RP Singh ji, Joint secretary ( Skill Education) CBSE and in person by Sh. PK Saighal ji, retd. Defence expert who inspired the students with their insights into the role of science in shaping the future. The guests of honor of the event were Brig. Dr.Sunil kr. Moudgil ( retd.) Int'l Master Trainer Leadership coach, and Sh.P.K Rajput ,ex senior Vice President , Cadila pharma leadership coach. Other distinguished guests who witnessed the events were the Principals from several renowned schools.

The Congress saw participation from over 30 schools with 360 students across Delhi NCR , showcasing the city's enthusiasm for science and innovation. The activities held during the event included:

Science Exhibits : The core of the event was a science exhibition, where students from various classes displayed their projects and models.

Topics ranged from renewable energy sources, robotics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and artificial intelligence to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Research Project Presentation :Students showcased their research work, emphasizing original thought, analysis, and experimentation in various fields of science.

Scientoon and Poster Competitions: A scientoon competition was conducted, testing the students' knowledge of general science with art and humor. There was also a poster-making competition where students created beautiful and informative posters on topics related to Dr. Kalam's work, space research, and environmental conservation.

The event concluded with the Prize Distribution ceremony, where winners of the Model, Scientoon, poster competition, and best projects were awarded trophies and certificates. The National Science Congress was a grand success, instilling a sense of curiosity, innovation, and pride among students, inspired by the extraordinary life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Proud Moment for MSMS

Wild Wisdom Global Challenge is a contemporary environmental education initiative by WWF-India, to introduce young children to learn about the natural world and the importance of biodiversity. Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC)—the biggest wildlife contest in the world.

The theme of the quiz this year is Reptiles. 50 Students of MSMS from Classes 6 to 9 participated in Class Challenge, out of which the top 30 students were selected for the online School Level Challenge.

Our Champions of environment from Class 7 A Vidit Jain and Tanishka Jain of Class 8 A were selected for State Level Quiz Round.

MSMS Science department took initiative to conduct A workshop on First Aid and CPR for students of classes VII and VIII aimed at introducing them to the vital life-saving skill of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The session was conducted on Friday September 6, 2024 by Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, a development sector professional from Heart Care Foundation of India. He began by explaining the concept of CPR, its meaning, and how it works. To make the concept more relatable, Mr. Sanjeev shared stories from pop culture and even referenced the Mahabharata to help students grasp the significance of CPR.

A key part of the workshop focused on distinguishing between a stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest, clarifying when CPR should be applied. The procedure for administering CPR was thoroughly explained and demonstrated, including checking for breathing and a pulse, and how to perform chest compressions correctly. Students practiced CPR on dummies, allowing them to apply what they learnt in a hands-on way.

National Space Day

 National Space Day in INDIA commemorates  the successful landing of CHANDRAYAAN-3 on the Moon. This day is  celebrated on the 23rd August. 

 MSMS students got golden opportunity to intereact with Dr. S. Somanath , Chairman ISRO on 22.8.24 at Nehru Planetarium and also participated in various events scheduled for National Space Day celebration .

 A week  long celebration ( 16th August to 23rd August ) involved students from  classes IV to XII  in activities centered around space exploration were organised in school premesis . MSMS celebrated National Space Day with great enthusiasm The events aimed to foster curiosity and deepen the understanding of space science among students. Various activities are -

• Lectures by ISRO Scientists
• Poster Making Competition
• Model Making
• Bookmark Designing
• Chandrayaan-3 Video Screening
• Quiz Competition

The celebration of National Space Day successfully ignited a passion for space science among the students.

MSMS proudly hosted  "Ink-Credible Dreams" - an exhibition of books written in English and Hindi by 100+ talented young Mahavirians across grades II to XII. This event is an endeavour by MSMS in which the students got an excellent opportunity to not just develop a taste for reading and writing but also showcase their creative writing skills and literary talent. It also gave students a platform to share their journey with the audience and was a resounding success.
 
The exhibition featured a diverse range of books meticulously written by the students during their Summer Break; comprising a variety of genres like fantastical adventures,  futuristic worlds, magical lands, spooky thrillers and suspenseful mysteries.
 
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Managing Director Orange Book House Pvt. Ltd. was the esteemed Chief Guest of the Day. The honourable Members of the Management and the parents also graced the event.The Chief Guest, the Members of the Managing Committee, Principal ma’am, Parents, Teachers and Peers showed immense love and encouragement towards the student authors.

Proud Moment for MSMS

Science Department takes pride to share that our young Mahavirians participated in Chandrayaan -3 Model Making competition organised by Gurukool Academy in collaboration with ISRO and Ministry of Culture on the occasion of National Space Day at Nehru Planetarium on 22^nd August 2024. There were more than 30 participating schools from all over Delhi, in which our students Shivam Sonekar and Anuj Yadav of Class XI-C got Second prize. Students will get Prize and certificate also.

Chief Guest Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman ISRO, visited the exhibition and appreciated the student's work and gave his autograph also.

Congratulation to the winners for their success.

National Librarian's Day is observed on 12th August every year to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Padmashri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan , who is also known as the 'Father of Library Science' in India.

 Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (S.R.R.) 12 August 1892 – 27 September 1972) was a Librarian and mathematician from India. His most notable contributions to the field were his five laws of library science and the development of the first major faceted classification system , the colon classification. He is considered to be the father of library science, documentation, and information science in India and is widely known throughout the rest of the world for his fundamental thinking in the field.

Students participated in many activities like writing articles on the importance of  reading, reading quotes, express ing views on importance , uses and Benefits of library. Responses of the Students shared below :

Thanks & Regards

Library Department

Educational visit to the National Science Centre

MSMS students of Class 8 paid a visit to the National Science Centre on August 12,2024. The objective of this visit is to provide students with a hands-on learning experience in various fields of science and technology, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for science. Students explored the various sections at the centre like - Fun Science Gallery where interactive exhibits were displayed on physical science principles like light, sound, and mechanics. They have shown great interest in the Human Biology Gallery in which students enjoyed learning about the human body, its systems and health-related topics. Students were also taken to the Prehistoric Life gallery to observe Fossils, models, and interactive exhibits on dinosaurs and early life forms. Students were engaged with the exhibits and asked questions about the scientific principles behind the models displayed. This visit was a wonderful opportunity to make science fun and engaging, bringing classroom concepts to life and inspired students to explore the wonders of science.

SCIENCE RALLY

With the aim of making people, aware of challenges and threats faced by our environment and sharing solutions to deal with these challenges a rally on Nurture the Nature for better Future was organised by Science Department for the students of class VIII on Tuesday, 6 August 2024.

Students made beautiful posters and Placards bearing meaningful slogans. They went around in the school premises, classrooms and neighbouring area spreading the noble message of saving the environment and celebrating the initiative: Ek Paudha Maa Ke Naam. The students as eco-ambassadors enthusiastically motivated others to become responsible and sensitive towards environment, conserving air, water, and soil to sustain life.

Educational Excursion to Entomology Lab, Ramjas College, Delhi University

 Biology students of class XI C and XII C visited the Entomology Lab of Ramjas College,  DU for insect documentation done by Dr.M.Ojit Kumar Singh, Professor, Ramjas College.Objective of the Visit was to create interest in the students regarding the process of scientific studies. They observed and learnt about various insect species. Students gained hands-on experience with entomological equipment and techniques.

Dr.Ojit  talked about the method of preparation of insect specimens for museums.He discussed insect morphology, behaviour, ecological roles, importance of insects in agriculture, medicine, and biodiversity. Prof.Ajay Arora, Principal,  Ramjas College took keen interest in interacting with the students. He discussed the importance of scientific temperament and also their takeaways from the visit.

MODEL MAKING AND PRESENTATION COMPETITION

MSMS celebrates NURTURE THE NATURE, science week and on this occasion Science department organised Model making and presentation competition for Class 9 students in the Biology lab on Wednesday, 24-07-2024. Students prepared the models using waste and eco friendly materials on the topics like Space exploration, Eco friendly architecture, Sustainable city and scientific principle behind the work done.

Learning objectives for students are -To grasp the basics of orbits, gravity, and the movement of celestial bodies ,to learn the basics of sustainable urban planning and exploring  various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal ,To understand the importance of green spaces in urban environments and Implementing Waste Management and Recycling, composting and waste reduction in urban setting. And to explore Water Conservation Techniques and Learn about rainwater harvesting.

These objectives aim to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and  fostering their creativity and problem-solving skills.

DON THE TEACHER’S HAT (SCIENCE BASED ACTIVITY COMPETITION)

Science department of MSMS celebrated NURTURE THE NATURE - Zero Effect, Zero Defect to incline students’ interest in science. In week long events, science-based activity, Don the teacher’s hat was organised for Class-5 in which students presented varied science activities like heat spiral, travelling rainbow, colour band, pinhole camera and many more in the queue through which students portraited their enthusiasm in problem solving, innovation and critical thinking.

SCIENCE EXHIBITION

The innovative and creative work done by the students during holidays was displayed in science exhibition organised on Saturday, 20/7/24. Encouraging the students to make models is a predictive way to generate curiosity and interest of students in science.

The exhibits , projects, charts, Science games, models on eco-friendly architecture, DNA, structure of atom, cell division etc. helped in instilling scientific temperament in students and enhanced their understanding and knowledge.

Students themselves made the exhibits utilising the waste materials and turning them into a useful display. They explained the work displayed to all the visitors very confidently and with great zeal.

INTERCLASS COMPETITION - COLOURFUL PALETTE

A fiesta of mock tail and healthy salads was organised as a part of weeklong celebration of Nurture the Nature. In this interclass Competition Colourful Palette focussing on Zero Junk Zero disease the students of class VIII prepared refreshing mock tails and a nutritive feast of salads on Friday, 19/7/24.

The competition also helped our young chefs in developing good eating habits, communication skills, social skills, and understanding the value of nutrients required for a healthy and happy life. The main emphasis was to adopt a healthier lifestyle.