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STATION OF THE STARS

Letter from the

Vice Principals Desk

Letter from the editorial

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Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. - Anthony J. D'Angelo At National Centre for Excellence, you are embarking on a journey where you will have an opportunity to advance your knowledge, develop your leadership skills, learn from others, and form lifelong friendships. In this era of cut throat competition, it is of paramount importance to impart an integrated education to the future citizens of the Nation. We at NCFE, emphasize on both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities providing students an edge over others to be a leader in their respective field of activity. I hope NCFE challenges you in many ways. Your teachers, your advisors, and your classmates will encourage you to stretch yourself intellectually and develop on a personal level. Take these opportunities to find a passion that matches your talents and allows you to lead a purposeful life. Dare to be different, yet be respectful and welcoming to all. Have great expectations for yourself, care for those in the community around you, and reach out for support when needed. Explore new things, while cherishing the people and traditions that matter. All of us are eager to smoothen and enhance the road that you will travel during your time at NCFE and I encourage you to seek our help along the way. At NCFE, we always aim at the holistic development of the child. Thus we have incorporated numerous extra-curricular activities for the overall development of the child. I hope this effort will serve as a stepping stone towards the many miles stones that the students of NCFE will have to cover in pursuit of excellence. We all have the potential that is limitless when compared to the extent to which we have our talents. My message is meant to encourage all NCFEians to take the canvas of hope and the brush of a glorious vision and paint your own portrait of excellence!

Smitha Menon

FREEDOM

Freedom is found when we let go of who we

are supposed to be and embrace who we

really are.

Freedom brings out the creative spirit in an

individual. It facilitates us to transcend our

boundaries and venture into the arena of

infinite possibility of self development.

Freedom is not just a word that is introduced

into our lives from the pages of history books

nor is it celebrated only on the 15th of August

every year. Freedom brings along with it

responsibility of chiseling our talents so that

with the passing time we are able to develop

them to their optimum level thus creating a

better self. Freedom gives us the power to be

bold, to be ourselves. We have to challenge

ourselves every day we have to venture

beyond our comfort zone only then can we

unveil our true selves. True freedom lies in our

realization of the need of self development. If

every citizen focuses towards self progress

then the progress of nation is inevitable. Lets

celebrate freedom every single day of our lives

so that we can seek amelioration of mankind

and the deliverance from the shackles of

mediocrity.

Lets celebrate Independence in its true spirit.

Swati Nag

EDITORIAL TEAM

1. Nikhita

2. Anjali

3. Vijayalakshmi

4. Nishita

5. Aabha

6. Ankith

7. Shreya

8. Revanth

9. Syna

10. Samhita

11. Maaza

12. Prerana

It always seems impossible till

it's done. -Nelson Mandela

Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living? Mahatma Gandhi 15th August, 1947 is the day engraved in gold in the history of India. It is the day when the long and hard struggle of many freedom fighters for our beloved motherland finally bore fruit and we gained freedom from the tyrannical British rule . Each year we celebrate Independence day as a tribute to the spirit of freedom and to the courage and sacrifices countless men and women made. Our school upheld this morale of courage, sovereignty and devotion by its jubilant celebration. We celebrated Independence day with great enthusiasm and fervor. Our chairman, Dr. N Vijaya Kumar and our director, Mr. Kiran Vijaya and Ms Keerthi Vijay honoured us with their presence. With freedom in our minds, faith in our words, pride in our hearts and memories in our souls, we hoisted the tri-colour flag and sang the national anthem. Our patriotic spirit was showcased through a mellifluous symphony of patriotic songs by our students. The students who had performed exceptionally well in various activities ranging from olympiads and MUNs to

acting and debating were presented with certificates and prizes.

Unity in diversity is one of the unique features of our nation. Our rich culture and heritage is renownedworldwide. Different regions have their original cultures and practices. This is what makes our country so special. Our energetic and nimblefoot dancers exhibited a plethora of dance forms

which left the audience spellbound. The splendid celebration ended with a marvelous formation of 300 students, who materialized the initials of Vijay Kiran Group, paying respect to the institution that made the vision of our beloved school a reality

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Independence Day Teachers Day Bonjour India

Picnic Scholastic Book Fair

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

Life is not about finding yourself, it's

about creating yourself. Who do you want

to be? - George Bernard Shaw

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Picnics are one of the best ways to

enjoy the simple pleasures of life. It is

a wonderful diversion which breaks

the monotony of our everyday routine.

It acts as a soothing effect and adds

charm to our life. Picnics are of great

importance for a student. It provides

them with a break from their

strenuous routine and refreshes their

minds. Recently our school organized a

picnic for the primary students. The

students were ecstatic as they could

spend an entire day outdoors,

laughing, playing and having fun with

their friends. The children spent their

time outdoors, under the blue sky and

the bright shining sun enjoying not

only with our friends but also with

their lively teachers. Everyone was

relaxed and in high spirits and the

atmosphere was jaunty. The hours

were well spent which truly

rejuvenated the students. The

students of NCFE had a wonderful time

and the picnic will surely reside in their

memories for a long time.

TEACHERS DAY

PICNIC

Imagine with all your mind.

Believe with all your heart.

Achieve with all your might.

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A teacher affects eternity; he can

never tell where his influence

stops. Henry Adams

Teachers day in India is

celebrated every year on the 5th

of September to honour the

contributions of teachers in our

education, society and country.

The students of our school did not

fail to pay homage and respect to

all the teachers of NCFE. A

teacher influences our lives in

many ways they always extend

their support and guidance to us.

Students of NCFE organized a

colourful programme to show

their heartfelt gratitude to their

teachers.

The programme started with an

entertaining drama which

combined the contrasting

concepts of sports and literature

together to produce a hysterical

yet stunning performance. Pulkit

Raina of class 9 entertained

us with a humorous mono act which

made a terrible issue like corruption

seem comical.

The graceful and elegant dancers of

Falcon house left us spellbound with

their inspirational dance on the

injustice to women and girls. The

enjoyment continued with a few

amusing games like musical chairs

which lightened the hearts of both

teachers and students. The

unforgettable programme ended

with a fabulous fashion show by our

very own teachers who sported an

Indo- western look on their special

day and their gleeful expressions lit

up the entire school. This show had

been arranged by the 12th graders

who wished to do something

memorable for their teachers in

their last year of school.

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Bonjour India 2017-18 is a Franco-

Indian platform for innovation and

creativity, organized by Institute Franois

under the authority of the Ambassador

of France in India. Know your Indo-

French Heritage The competition was

held in the month of September 2017 as

a part of Bonjour India. Students of NCFE

from grades 7th and 8th had participated

in this competition. They had to create

and edit a Journal on Indo-French

Heritage in India.

This competition helped students to

widen their horizon and explore the

richness of language beyond the political

boundaries of nations. They learnt about

the diversity of Indo-French culture and

heritage. It also gave the students an

opportunity to work as a team sharing

their strengths and weaknesses. They

also honed their literary skills and

understood clearly the process of editing

and proof reading of a journal. Students

made colourful and informative journals

and in the process had the enriching

experience of making a journal.

BONJOUR INDIA SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Little steps, big achievements

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A reAder lives a

thousand lives before he

dies. said Jojen. The man

who never reads lives only

one.

Like the previous years, this year too the

Scholastic book Fair was held at NCFE and

was a grand success. Reading takes us from

the world of Tintin to the world of Harry

Potter and again transports us into the

world of science fiction where we delve

deep into the concepts of science and

inventions.

Reading of books is a pleasure. It has a joy of

its own. We forget our cares and anxieties

for the time being and live in a world

created for us by the author. Reading is as

necessary for our mind as food is for our

body. It is the reading of books which

refreshes us when clouds of sorrow darken

our lives. It also gives us an insight into many

different cultures that we know little about

or were not even aware of their existence.

Reading can help broaden our minds and it

can keep us intrigued in a storyline where

the power of curiosity will make us want to

get to the end of the book as quickly as

possible. The vast array of new found

knowledge helps us to become more

involved in discussion on a variety of topics

and will give the individual a distinct

advantage over the others. The influence of

reading on our lives is manifold, it expands

our knowledge and awareness and helps to

calm and relax our minds and bodies alike.

Reading also stimulates creative

imagination. It provides exercise for the

mind and helps to improve concentration.

No entertainment is so cheap as reading or

any pleasure so lasting.(Montague)

Reading may look very prickly outside but if

we actually remove the husk, it is our

companion that assists us to go through our

lives. It will not only refresh our mind and

soul but it will give us a great outlook

towards life.

Haritaa Nair X B

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ICC ACTIVITES

POT DECORATION

This intra- school competition was conducted to boost the

creativity of the young minds of NCFE. The students

painted and decorated earthen pots with great fervor and

enthusiasm. They developed the skills of artistic creativity

and honed their aesthetic senses. The winners were

awarded with certificates to invigorate their morale.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

This event was held for the primary students in which

they made resplendent bouquets which showcased their

colourful imagination and presentation skills. The winners

were given certificates.

POEM RECITATION

This competition exhibited the recitation talents of all the

participants. The students displayed their admirable

speaking skills and wowed the audience. The winners

were presented with certificates.

FANCY DRESS

This event was held for our students, which enabled them

to express their thoughts and imagination in the form of

unique and eye catching attire. The winners were

presented with certificates.

SPEECH COMPETITION

This was a competition which boosted the confidence of

the young speakers and allowed them to put forward

their thoughts and opinions in the form of powerful and

impressive speeches. The winners of this competition

were given certificates.

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07 You can't start the next chapter of

your life if you keep re-reading the

last one.

The students of NCFE participated in the two day fest IMPRESSIONS-

SOLIDARITA 2017 held by Delhi Public School, North on the 2nd and 3rd

of August. The theme for this years fest was a unique combination of

language and sports. Our school bagged many awards in various

categories

In the Fabella Tempus(Short story writing), Aditya V. of class 8C won our school the honour of the first prize.

In Motely Hues(Rangoli), our student bagged the first prize.

In the Outlandish Parlance(Drama), the team of Prakul, Arya, Priyanka and Kevin outshone the others as they won the first prize.

In Esperanza (fashion show), we won the first prize as a fabulous show was put up by Sneha, Akshaya, Abigail,Tanishqa and Anisha.

In the Impressions Gaming League, we won the second prize with a strategic play. In the Rule of Thirds(Photography), Vaishnav of 11B won the second prize.

In Mimare(Mime), our school bagged the third prize with a fabulous team of Pulkit and Arushi of 9E, Aravind of 9D, Rhea of 9F, Swati and Misha of 9C. In Rupturous Rapsody(music), our euphonical band of Shalini, Abhinav V. and Manav Biswas won the third prize.

In the Thrift Venture(Treasure hunt), our crew did a marvelous job, winning the third prize. We added another jewel to our crown with the third prize in the mad ads competition with a team of Syna, Joyjeet, Monjima, Nikhil and Rutuja.

In the Bande-f-Desinee(Comic strip), the judges were impressed by the creative strip of Shreya and Sruthi of 9E and Aabha of 10A. We also did an applaudable job at the Bhagavad Gita Recitation and won prizes in poem recitation and elocution in Hindi.

Inter School Competitions

THE DPS FEST: A PERFECT MIX OF EXPOSURE AND

ENHANCED LEARNING

The students of NCFE showcased their talent in various co-curricular

activities like debating, quizzing and art at the Round Glass Samsara

Festival 2017 organised by the Grammy Award winner Mr. Ricky Kej at

UB city. Ardra of 9E and Archisha of 8C secured second position in

painting in the high school and middle school categories respectively.

Raghav Joshi of 11A enthralled the audience with his debating skills and

was placed in the third position in the debate competition. They were

awarded certificates by Mr Ricky Kej and each one was presented a

trophy.

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The jamboree at National Centre For Excellence

had begun the time when school diary had the

dates for the cultural fest printed in it. Students

and teachers had started to prepare for various

events scheduled as per the school calendar. It

was time for everyone involved to hone their

skills and shine in their forte.

The fest began with a group song competition.

Solo dance, Solo singing, Mono-acting,

Declamation, Instrumental, Mad Ads and

Fashion Show were the highlights. These events

saw many actors of the finest order, great

orators, dancers and singers. Many got the

opportunity to showcase their talents and had

accolades coming their way.

Students of NCFE were excited and were

enthusiastic while participating in various events.

August 30th and 31st were the most awaited days

at School. The inauguration of the fest did not

miss out any pomp and fanfare. Dignitaries

blessed the day with their presence. We also

sought blessings of the almighty by singing his

praise and lighting the lamp.

Students and teachers did work towards

realizing a unique ideology which required

unparalleled effort. The effort revealed that

Unity in Diversity is a definite possibility and

we are proud to proclaim that the SCHOOL

FEST REGALE was a huge success and we are

also elated to be part of such a spectacular

event.

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ART CORNER

Aditi.A.B. [IX E]

Amrutha Patary [VII D]

Sanjitha [ V E] Pratyush [ II B]

Winners of Regale

From the Desk of Aspiring Artists

Arya N K [X B] Sanjana Thampy [IX F] Madhura [IX F]

If it doesnt challenge you

It doesnt change you

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Possible Effects of Video Games or Violent Toys on Children

It is often said that " You are What you Eat" ! and that goes well with our personalities and minds as well. Our Brain is a reflection of what we

feed it. Also , it is often perceived that " everything in this world resembles a coin ", has both sides to it -the good and the bad. It all depends on

us about how we choose to make a difference and this couldn't be more easily emphasized through "Effects of Video Games" which is a

breaking topic these days.

"Children must grow up playing games and having fun" but for todays children playing has become synonymous with playing video games. They

are exposed to this virtual world at a tender age. Those are the days, the stages when young minds develop and starts evolving. They are

influential and persuaded easily better in this stage than in any other stages of life.

Video Games have a number of good effects on these young minds. It imparts children the fact that you do meet enemies in real life, not

everyone can be your well wishers and friends! If you do meet enemies in real life, it obviously means that you're on the right track in life.

Another thing that kids imbibe from Video Games is that "Nothing is Impossible, the best away to escape from your problems is to face it.

Playing video games prepare a child mentally for life in a fun way. Playing Video Games kind of makes kids fearless and brave, confident and

active and of course "Shine bright in their peer group" Bringing peer group into picture, kids are easily influenced by their friends.

Their self esteem and self-worth is something that comes from their peer group. Children being so explorative and over-ambitious has even

caused a lot of harm to them in the name of Video Games and it couldn't be explained any better than the KILLER "Blue Whale" game which was

invented by a 21 year old Russian boy in 2013. It has stolen the lives of more than 50 kids across the globe. From this incident, we could even

conclude that Video Games are "Psychological" and a Mindset Hypnotizer". Video games can be created in such a way that they motivate

young kids and teens to eat healthy, help them focus on their studies and stimulate them to pursue social causes and take up charity as a pass

time. If this can be achieved then our society would definitely be a better place. It would then be a boon to the future generation.

It can be concluded that "Your Result is what you make out of something". It is totally up to you to choose Good and ignore the evil or vice

versa. Nothing in this world is labeled as "Good" or "Bad". All we need to do is make the best out of highlights and toss the shortcomings into

trash.

By Manisha Prem XII A

Love is

Letters to no one What is love? Love is, The scent of rain and warmth of coffee, Fuzzy socks and cozy blankets Oversized sweaters and the glistening moonlight, The sound of water, caressing pebbles; Softly, gently. The smell of white roses and pretty lace, Of silk and velvet, touching skin. Being bound to my soul and being forced to exist. Love is, Breathing, The warmth of your brown eyes, The feel of your soft skin on mine, Your soft brown hair; akin to crushed silk, Your hands intertwined with mine,

The euphoria of calling of mine. Of holding you and seeing the stars and the planets in your twinkling orbs. Hope, that you, nurture within me, that gives me the strength to stay alive. Love is, Ephemeral, like the seasons Graceful, like the monarch butterflies on a spring day Ethereal, like the northern lights and the snow on Christmas eve Elegant and beautiful like the cherry blossoms. What is love? The beauty of life, Encapsulated in little bursts of happiness Woven together with colours of mirth and pain Joy, in its purest form; The reason we all exist.

By Vijaylakshmi XI A

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Ebulliant One could live in dreams, Where imagination and ideas Take merry leaps.

Childhood is the time when Curiosity rules the mind, The inquisitive questions that are posed Are always one of a kind.

Childhood is the time when Ecstasy knows no bounds, Their joyous laughter is always True-hearted as it sounds.

Childhood is the time when Innocence prevails, A child's attempt to bring a smile Never ever fails.

Childhood is the time when Simplicity is prime, A special, precious golden age Sadly chained to time.

Raaga Laasya K X B

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The Shimmering Pool Oh! It is here my dearest where it lies, The only spot which reflects the skies. The place where almost everyone visits, But least of all bother to see its limits. This is where wonder speaks, And where little elves squeak. Now presume my dearest what am I talking about, Well yes, the shimmering pool without any doubt. The spray is pale with a tinge of green, It is here oh beloved! Where the mermaids are queens. Little bubbles emerge glowing like gold, This is the splash to heal the bold.

Here the Adaro lie deep underneath, And the sea serpents dont dig in their teeth. The naiads here are sweet and cunning, And the dances of the encantados are always stunning.

At this spot the ningyos shed tears of pearls, And the sirens admire their curls. Dont worry my dearest it is always safe, Because the strong dont bother this chafe. The brave wash their wound with the water from this pool, It is where they celebrate their very own Yule. Oh! Yes my dear this is the location we all like to hear, And I ensure you it will never disappear.

Ankita Roy Choudhury. IX F

Dear Love

Dear Love, you are nothing but a four

letter word but a two faced emotion,

Just like a rose, lovely to look at but

prickly to feel,

Complex like its petals and unfair like any

other deal.

Dear love, you metamorph into people

and memories,

You are not afraid to snap in the wind and

sway in the breeze,

Oh Love, you make my heart sing when I

hear you rhyme,

but you are not so sweet when oblivion

opens to time.

Dear love, you are in everything I desire,

in tintinnabulation and petrichor of rain,

In a child's laugh and the shade of a tree,

In a tattered book or perhaps just a verse

of poetry?

Oh love, you made the pen mightier than

the sword,

for to write with love is to bless with

words,

Love, you are the crackle of paper I go to

when everyone leaves.

Dear Love, don't you worry, your

remembrance will always make me

believe.

Aabha Sewak

Class XA

I Miss Them All It all hurts now, the loud laughter And those silly wrong pronunciations. The Bothering silly questioning And the completely unrealistic dreams and desires. I miss them all. I feel quite grown up now, I forget that I was once just like them. The no-worry, no hurry ones, The ones who cautiously clutch the hands Of the only one they have ever loved And have been loving them unconditionally. Those mischievous attention-seeking activities,

Those empty heads with zero worries. I miss them all. Living in a world of colourful shapes and sizes, Unaware of their complex existence and sciences. Nights ending in bedtime stories, And not caring how many friends or enemies. Those bubbly smiles and chubby cheeks, Those empty heads with zero worries. I miss them ALL.

-Sreesiddha Saha IX B

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My Trip to Singapore and Thailand

There is nothing quite like travelling and seeing a new place for the first time.

There are many benefits of travelling that are often overlooked. I feel that

travelling around this wonderful world is one of the most fascinating things.

Travelling provides adventure which keeps our mind young and healthy. It not

only stimulates our imagination but also offers change that is necessary to

keep ourselves from getting bored.

Recently, we had planned a trip to Singapore and Thailand. When I came to

know about this trip, my excitement knew no bounds and I jauntily started

researching about the two new countries I would be visiting. My first

impression of Singapore was that it is a very clean, green and a well

maintained place with a controlled and disciplined traffic. Tall skyscrapers and

lush patches of green adorned the city. My days in this fabulous country were

filled with excitement and adventure. I visited places like the Jurong Bird Park

and the Singapore Zoo where my time was well spent with gorgeous birds and

animals. I visited the Sentosa Island and the Universal Studios as well, where

there were legions of exciting rides and shows. I could not wait to explore

each one of them. I had the time of my life enjoying mind boggling rides and

amazing shows. I absolutely loved the lively city.

My trip to Thailand was also very pleasant. I visited the Safari World where I

fed a real baby tiger! My favourite thing about Thailand was the mouth-

watering Thai food. The aromatic infusion of a variety of rich flavours was

absolutely delicious. I spent my days in Thailand visiting various stage

performances and shopping.

I had enjoyed tremendously my visit to these two countries. I would surely

miss such wonderful places and these have become my most cherished

memory. I look forward to many more adventurous trips like this.

By Prerana Joardar

IX B

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