MEETING MIRACULOUS MILLETS

Discover a healthier you with millets.

A ROLE PLAY COMPETITION - Meeting Miraculous Millets was organised on 17th July 2023 for students of Class V.

Students participated in the competition very zestfully which aimed at all round development of the students. It also offered a chance to the participants to gain experience, showcase speaking and presentation skills.

The winners of competition are:

Nibha Chandra : ( I Position)

Aadya Chauhan : ( II Position)

Maitri Aggarwal & Pihu: ( III Position)

Menaja Sharma : Consolation Prize

                                  'Millets: Nourishing our bodies, nurturing our planet.

In order to sensitize students about the importance and benefits of millets, MSMS organised a week-long event 'Milletopia' which included various activities for students to acquire knowledge on millets. In the view of the foregoing a Poem Recitation Competition- 'Millet Masti' was organised for class VI on 12 July, 2023.

 The students enthralled the audience  with their articulation and memory skills while reciting poems. It was a splendid opportunity for them to gain confidence through stage exposure. The winners for the competition were as follows:

1. First Prize Winner- Riyansh Arora (6 C)

2. Second Prize Winner- Nikunj Jain (6A)

3. Third Prize Winner- Ishika Garg (6C)

4. Consolation Prize Winner- Abhilasha (6A)

The competition provided a golden opportunity to students  to enhance their public speaking skills, build confidence and to improve their cognitive and emotional development.

POWER POINT PRESENTATION COMPETITION

Celebrating International Year of Millets 2023 MSMS organised a weeklong event MILLETOPIA in July 2023. As a part of this event nine teams of Class-IX A, B and C participated in Power Point Presentation Competition on the Topic-Millets to mitigate hunger on 11th July 2023 . They Researched and showcased their skills of communication, knowledge, technical skills and collaborative skills through their beautiful presentations. They created awareness about consumption of millets leading to eradication of malnutrition. The students beautifully showcased how millets can help us reboot ourselves by including them in our

CLASS:  7A, B, C

 Students visited the Kamla Nehru Ridge, a biodiversity park filled with vibrant flowers and verdant plants, to create the natural habitat of butterflies. The students observed and enhanced their knowledge about multitude of butterfly species fluttering around and stages of their life cycle.

This visit provided our young learners not only the joy and amazement but also taught about the vital role butterflies play in pollination and the importance of conservation efforts to protect them and their habitats. The place has 120 species of birds and 68 species of butterflies.  Students watched Parrots, Parakeet, White throat Kingfisher, Peacock and Oriental Magpie Robin bird.  Students also observed two wetlands out of five in that area.  They also got the opportunity to visit their medicinal garden and enthusiastically learnt the importance of these plants. The scientists also made the students understand the historical, mythological and ecological importance of the ridge.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD AND ICQ

To prepare the students for future competitive world National Science Olympiad and International Chemistry Quiz was conducted in MSMS.65 students participated in NSO and 95 students participated in ICQ for senior students and Enviro Quiz for primary classes. Many students came out with flying colours and made us all proud. To celebrate their achievement, a prize distribution was organised to award them with Certificate of excellence and a medal, Certificate of Distinction, Medal and Certificate of Credit. They proved that great achievements require Commitment, Determination and Confidence.

On 4th May, 2023, MSMS celebrated the birth anniversary of ' Rabindranath Tagore'. The music department of MSMS took initiative to prepare an event on this occasion to share information about Tagore and his writings through a musical program.

Born on May 7, 1861 the Bard of Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore has inspired generations of people through his writings, poetry and thoughts. Tagore was much ahead of his time and his works were loved not only in India but across the world. His much-acclaimed work 'Gitanjali', which was first published in 1910 and later translated and published into English in 1912, won him the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for "his profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse.

Music mentors of MSMS *Mrs. Venu Garg, Mr. Sandeep and Mr. Govinda*  composed a few famous poems of Tagore and prepared song presentations for the event. Class 6th B students presented *Rendition of Vande Matram,* class 7th A presented Tagore's poetry' *There are numerous strings'* and class 8th C students presented famous poetry of Tagore titled ' *Whestrings'ind is* ' composed in a song. *Nikunj Jain* of class 6th A presented a poetry and *Ayaan Sachdeva* of class 8th A presented a story written by Tagore. The finale *band performance titled 'Ekla chalo re'* by students of classes 7th to 10th mesmerized the audiences. The program ended with the words of wisdom and information about Rabindranath Tagore by our knowledgeable *Principal ma'am Mrs. Ruchika Sukhija.* Ma'am appreciated the efforts of all participants and their music mentors for the commencement of the successful event.

We are thankful to Principal ma'am for her guidance, encouragement and for providing us this opportunity. We are thankful to *Mrs. Hema Chauhan* for preparing the poem, story and commentary with useful information about Tagore with students *Devhuti Jain and Rakshita Yadav* of class 9th. Our sincere thanks to all class mentors and dear students for their patient listening and being wonderful audience.

ECO CLUB activities in the Month of APRIL 2023

ECO CLUB activities in the Month of APRIL 2023 "Where flowers bloom so does HOPE.”Under Eco Club following activities were carried out during the month of APRIL  2023 :

PLANTATION DRIVE

Plantation drive was held in school premises by students of class 7.

 WORLD EARTH DAY 

ECO CLUB, organised myriad of activities for our young environment ambassadors where in they recited poems, wrote thoughtful slogans , innovative posters and speeches to make oneself realise how crucial is to preserve our motherland. 

They also took pledge to put all sincere efforts to help conserve the environment by adopting good green practices in every sphere of life.

Primary class students also made some green promises like planting and watering trees and plants around us, volunteering to conserve energy and its sources, using both sides of paper and following the 3R's. 

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.”

 - Mary Lou Cook

On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, students from classes 3rd - 12th participated in Art Competition enthusiastically. Students were looking confident and joyous. We have endeavored to inculcate good thoughts in the lives of children through the message of

Lord Mahavir's - non-violence, the ultimate religion, and live & let live.

Along with this, the children also got to know the culture of other countries through Vasudev Kutumbakam.

REPORT ON FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) –2023 at the Sports Ground, Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was organized from April 11-13, 2023 in association with National Innovation Foundation-India and Department of Science & Technology.

It is a unique initiative of the Office of the President of India to recognise, respect and reward grassroots innovations and foster a supportive ecosystem.

REPORT OF OFFLINE SECOND LEVEL LOGIQIDS EXAM*

BELIEVING IN YOURSELF AND YOUR MENTAL ABILITY IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET

As a part of LogIQids Programme MSMS successfully conducted the LogIQids annual International Mental Aptitude Olympiad which is in partnership with Techfest IIT Bombay, on Tuesday, 13-12-22 in school premises for Classes I-IX with the participation of 642 students.

68 students who performed meticulously well in the first level were recognised and were eligible for second level LogIQids exam. This exam was held on 06/04/23, Thursday in the school premises.

Students were engaged in brain teasers. They were provided with online worksheets that helped them enhance various critical skill sets like critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. These worksheets were crucial for the students to prepare for the LogIQids annual International Mental Aptitude Olympiad. This Olympiad not only assesses but also develops and enhances children's logical reasoning, mental ability and problem-solving skills.

REPORT ON OXFAM FRADUATION CEREMONY

 Mahavir Senior Model School organized the Oxfam Graduation Ceremony on 28th March 2023 for the students of Grade X on the successful completion of an year-long project with OXFAM India and Young leaders and Citizenship (YLAC ).  The objective was to familiarise students with the different types of inequalities- economic, gender, religious, or otherwise, that exist in society and help to create an equal, just, and sustainable society by empowering the underprivileged.

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY AT MSMS

MSMS held the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony with great zeal and fervour, on 23rd August 2021, on the School premises. The School premises echoed the vibrance of a revamped MSMS applauding for its shining young Mahavirians, who made their Alma Mater beam with pride for their stupendous performances in Academic as well as Curricular activities.

The event was graced with the benign presence of esteemed Management members Shri S. M. Jain, Shri Shri Pal Jain, Sh. Prashant Jain, Founder Principal MSMS Sh. S.L.Jain, Respected Principal Mrs. Ruchika Sukhija, other dignitaries, and proud parents.

The programme commenced with lamp lighting and pious rendition of Navkar Mantra. Respected Principal Mrs. Ruchika Sukhija proposed the welcome speech, highlighting the overall performance of the Mahavirians, during the session. Maám also shared the multitude of activities being held at MSMS, for the holistic development of the young leaders.

it was followed by the release of MSMS Newsletter- volume 2, encapsulating the myriad events held at MSMS, during the months of July to November, by the dignitaries.

Next followed the mesmerizing presentation Guru Vandana, an ode and a tribute to the teachers. The most awaited part of the event started with recognition of the outstanding Mahavirians awarded with the coveted Shri Judge Mal Jain Trophy awarded to the all-rounders who have proved their mettle in diverse academic and co-curricular fields and Professor Anima Sen Trophy awarded for Excellence in Fine Arts. The students who are excelling in plethora of Inter as well as Intra- School Events at the were awarded with Certificates of Excellence and Merit.

MSMS scholars, who has exhibited their academic caliber were acknowledged with trophies, certificates and books for the same. The Mahavirian sports stars got their share of fame with the trophies and certificates awarded to them for their exemplary performance in various sports events held at both Inter and Intra school levels.

A scintillating and exhilarating dance performance by students of Primary wing and the foot tapping  instrumental medley presentation, added charm to the ceremony.

Founder Principal Sh. S. L. Jain addressed  the gathering and appreciated the efforts of MSMS team for bringing out the best of the talents among the young Mahavirians, under the able leadership of the dynamic principal Mrs. Ruchika Sukhija. Sir also congratulated the proud recipients of various awards and encouraged them to continue walking the path of success. 

The event proved to be an indelible experience for one and all who attended the programme.

VIRTUAL ENGLISH WEEK CELEBRATIONS, 2k20!

“Language is to the mind more than the light is to the eye.”

The English Department of Mahavir Senior Model School celebrated English Week for the year 2020, beginning from November 23 to November 29. While the department has been organizing the extravaganza for quite some years now, this year marked a completely different experience for both the teachers as well as the students. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the teachers diligently prepared the students online and the students as well, put in all possible efforts. All this resulted in an amazing week- long celebration of various facets of English language through several intra- class competitions prepared and organized digitally on Zoom clouds platform. These included speeches, interviews, story narration, poetry recitals and what not!

Events at a glance

• Class- I                                            My Favourite Icon
• Class- II                                           Poem Recitation Competition
• Class- III                                          Eco- friendly Diwali Celebration (Presentation)
• Class- IV                                          The Story Studio (Story Telling Competition)
• Class- V                                           Aware India, Safer India (‘1-minute Presentation’ Competition)
• Class- VI                                          Talking Titans (Speech Competition)
• Class- VII                                         Creative Short Stories (‘Writing and Presenting a Story’ Competition)
• Class- VIII                                        Rendezvous with Luminaries (Interview Presentation)  
• Class- IX                                          Narrative Poem in Comic Strip Form (Poem Presentation Competition)
• Class- I                                             Theme: My Favourite Icon

Young Mahavirians impersonated their favourite icons which included the Political Leaders, Actor, Sports Personalities and Freedom fighters. Participants expressed their creativity, imagination and brought their emotions to life. The aim of this competition was to hone public speaking, enhance vocabulary and language skills. 

• Class- II                                           Poem Recitation Competition Theme: Festivals of India

"Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.” - Edgar Allan Poe

Our little learners not only presented themselves completely decked up in accordance to the festival they chose but also decorated their surroundings giving the audience the feel of different festivals. The little ones recited the poetry pertaining to the festivals very fluently and confidently.     

• Class- III                                          Presentation Theme: Eco- friendly Diwali Celebration

It is through festivals that we celebrate our glorious heritage, culture and traditions and play a significant role to add structure to our social lives. Often, we tend to forget that our mode of celebrations can cause undue harm to mother Earth. To make others more aware of how can we can 'Go Green' with our festivities, young scholars showcased different ways in which we can make our celebrations "Environment Friendly".  

• Class- IV                                         The Story Studio Story Telling Competition Theme: Moral Values

“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”

The young, enthusiastic storytellers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought others reinforced moral values. The stories were adjudged on the basis of expression, confidence and presentation skills of the children and incited the curiosity and love for reading in children. Principal ma’am also narrated a story towards the end which left the audience mesmerised.

• Class- V                                         Aware India, Safer India (‘1- minute Presentation’ Competition Theme: COVID- 19 Preventive                                                                   Measures)

Students prepared a ‘1-minute presentation’ on COVID 19 precautionary measures. The students voiced their thoughts about this extremely relevant topic while serving the linguistic purpose of using English language for giving speech, making posters/slogans and using the digital technology to promote meaningfulness of their presentations through PPTs, videos etc.

• Class- VI                                        Talking Titans Speech Competition Theme: Famous Speeches by Eminent Personalities

"The great joy of listening to famous people is the joy of discovering their story, their words and their ideas."

The children prepared the famous speeches by eminent personalities like Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Malala etc. This competition gave learners the chance to practice the skill of public speaking with correct voice modulation, expressions and intonation. 

• Class- VII                                      ‘Writing and Presenting a Story’ Competition Theme: Creative Short Stories

The young learners weaved their stories on various themes and presented them. They opened their heart to their audience, spoke from their personal experiences and connected them on a much deeper level. The young and enthusiastic storytellers armed with the props came forth with the wonderful stories which made the entire message more memorable and well received. 

• Class- VIII                                     Rendezvous with Luminaries (Interview Presentation) Theme: Interview of Renowned Personalities.

“True conversation is about going on a journey with the person you are speaking with.”

The young Mahavirains participated in pairs- one playing the role of interviewer and the other acting as interviewee, depicting the role of prominent personalities such as sportspersons, political leaders, celebrities, social reformers, authors or poets. The participants left no stone unturned in presenting the interview with great articulation and expressions. They dressed up in vibrant attires to exhibit the role of the chosen personality. The conversations centered around the life style, career struggles, moral lessons, success mantras and tips given by the eminent personalities such as Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, M.S. Dhoni, Mr. Narendra Modi, Saina Nehwal, Ruskin Bond, etc.

• Class- IX                                     Narrative Poem in Comic Strip Form (Poem Presentation Competition) Theme:  Narrative Poems                                                              Presentation in Comic Strip Form

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”

 To foster the love for narrative poetry amongst students, they were asked to prepare narrative poems in groups. The project was further interwoven with art integration in which students were guided to frame dialogues and illustrate the scenes in the form of beautiful comic strips. In addition, students presented the comic strips in the form of poem enactment. 

The learners made all the characters of each rhyme come alive through their live performances. They performed in groups and conveyed the story through voice modulations, expressions, costume and props. 

All the respective events provided the students the opportunity to-

• express themselves freely
• boost their morale
• enhance their self- confidence
• showcase their oratory skills
• give form to their creative imagination
• learn from their peers
• receive assistance and feedback from teachers, H.O.D and Principal
• learn about nitty- gritty of specific facets of language
• strengthen all four language skills- Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
• foster and explore their love for language
• celebrate the richness of their culture
• integrate Art and other disciplines with language

Winners displayed excellent diction, use of emotion and fantastic gestures, which all help to hammer home the meaning in their words. The audience was enraptured by all the presentations and the judges had a hard time selecting the winners from all the stupendous performances. Winners were over the moon to have the announcement of result from the honourable Principal. 

Each event of the English Week Celebrations was graced by the benign presence of the enigmatic Principal, Mrs. Ruchika Sukhija and English HOD, Mrs. Kanchan Naswa. Both of them applauded the strenuous efforts, creativity and confidence of the students and gave the students some valuable pieces of advice to hone their oratory skills. Headmistress, Mrs. Aparna Trehan also encouraged the students. The entire team of English Department graced each event with their reassuring presence. The entire celebration drove the inspiration from the reverent and versatile Director, Shri S.L. Jain’s insistence on encouraging children to learn anecdotes and words of historical figures. The entire department is indebted to his far-sightedness, guidance and unfaltering support for the students and teachers in every way.