Dear Reader(s)

Make life a celebration

This quarter was filled with a lot of

exuberance ,festivities and events.

Now if I have to focus on the word fes-

tival it means another holiday, eat a lot

or watch television at home. However

such celebration earlier bonded fami-

lies together. They taught us moral val-

ues, dedication and seriousness. So in

this context I urge everyone to be in-

volved in their approach and avoid lax-

ity of any kind. The secret of life is to

see everything with a non-serious eye ,

but absolutely be involved—like a

game, stay head strong, face chal-

lenges for a bright future!

STUDENTS-

#Aayush Chandra Pathak

#Siddhant Kapoor

Editorial team- TEACHERS- #Ms. Sapna Charha #Ms. Naina Nagpal #Ms. Neetu Luthra #Ms. Ruby Goel Chiripal #Ms.Shruti Uppal

All in all, the past 70 years have been momen-

tous. Despite serious challenges on varied fronts, in-

cluding several attacks on the territorial integrity of

India, we have been able to keep the flame of democ-

racy burning bright. And, today, India is looked

upon as the largest and most vibrant democracy in

the world. In recent years India has been well known

the world over for its achievements in several fields,

particularly in the arena of Information Technology.

The greatest achievement of this country is that in

spite of its vast diversity and a population of 1/6 of en-

tire humanity, the country has continued to remain

intact and strong even after over six decades of inde-

pendence. India has always had a vision and a mes-

sage for the world. From the very beginning of our

civilization we have believed that the world is one and

humanity is a single family. India is committed to es-

tablish ties of friendship and co-operation with all

countries. India's engagement with the world is inten-

sifying both in the economic and political fields. India

is a country that has, and is, contributing to regional

and global peace and stability. India will continue to

work with the international community to create a

better world - a world free of terror, poverty, disease,

ignorance and inequality.

Spellings are a very vital part of any language. The

students of class II & III apprehended the worth of

spelling words correctly during a Spell Bee Activity

organized for them on 14 July 2016 ( Thursday). The

learners had a great time assessing their spelling

quotient. The activity certainly stirred up their atti-

tude towards spellings and was definitely out of the

ordinary for all.

Laughter is like oxygen to our senses!!!

As it is rightly said, laughter is the best medicine. The students of class

Pre Primary had an amusing time during a Hasya Kavita Pratiyogita or-

ganized for them on 15 July 2016 (Friday). The little participants recited

witty and hilarious poems on the stage with great confidence which not

only tickled the funny bones of the audience but also gave them a mes-

sage for life. The competition served as a great platform to boost up the

confidence of the little comedians.

The world is but a canvas to our imagination!!

The tiny tots of Pre School made the best use of their creativity and

imagination during ‘ Splatter Art Activity’ conducted for them on 18 July

2016 (Monday). They mixed and merged different contrasting colours to

form new shades and also tried their hands on a small canvas using the

colours. It was a day full of learning for our budding artists.

Let’s forget ‘you are what you eat’, you are how you eat!!

Good table manners for children are important skills that

should be a part of their behaviour from inception. In order

to groom and polish the personality of our little Modernites,

Table Manners Activity was held for them on 21 July 2016

(Thursday). They imitated their teacher to learn the use of

cutlery and follow basic dining etiquette. The activity con-

firmed to be a constructive training for all.

The use of puppets is an ancient story telling method followed in our

country that has a strong impact on all age groups. The learners of Pre

Primary enjoyed their day witnessing the dance of puppets during a Pup-

pet Show organized for them on 22 July 2016 (Friday). The activity un-

doubtedly made their learning easy and interesting.

Too much fruit causes…….Health!!!

Fruits form an integral part of our balanced diet. The same was

comprehended by the scholars of class I during a Fruit Chaat Activity

arranged for them on 26 July 2016 (Tuesday). They refreshed their

taste buds by preparing a chaat with different coloured fruits, spices

and lemon juice and munched it with pride.

In order to augment the interest of writing in our young

writers, a Pencil Cap Making activity was planned for the

toddlers of Pre Primary on 25 July 2016. The little artists pas-

sionately beautified their personalized pencil toppers and

used them with delight. The activity worked as a great moti-

vator for the reluctant writers in the class.

‘‘Capture the Customer ‘ activity was arranged for the

future businessmen of Class I on 28 July 2016 wherein

they came dressed up as shopkeepers to sell items like

maggi, soaps, pencils, toothpaste etc. The fervent

salesmen fascinated their customers with their selling

techniques. Their efforts were applauded by all.

‘We make a life by what we give’

Our tiny Modernites brought a big smile on the faces of

the underprivileged children by donating their toys to

them during a ‘Toy Donation’ activity planned for them

on 10 August 2016 (Wednesday). Their contribution cer-

tainly brought thaem a sense of satisfaction and filled

their hearts with content.

‘Prayer is the greatest wireless connection.’

Students of Pre School and Pre Primary sought the blessing of the Al-

mighty and expressed their gratitude during their visit to Iskon Temple on

17August 2016 and 12 August 2016 respectively. They happily chanted ‘Hare

Krishna’ that generated an aura of positivity all around them. The tiny tots

returned back with faith in their heart that makes things possible in life. The visit undoubtedly helped in making them spiritually inclined.

There is no path to peace……Peace is the path!!

To instill in our students the value of spreading peace on Earth, an English

Recitation activity was organized for the scholars of class III on 23 July 2016

(Tuesday) on the theme- Terrorism and Peace. The participants presented

various poems giving message to abolish terrorism and spread peace in the

world to make it a better place to live in.They also portrayed the best of

their rhetoric skills and certainly made the audience comprehend the value

of having peace on our planet.

Lord Krishna’s flute invites the melody of love and happiness in life. The

auspicious festival of Janmashtmi was celebrated with full verve and vi-

tality by the young learners of Pre School to Class I on 24 August 2016

(Wednesday) wherein they came dressed up in the attire of Lord Krishna

and Radha. They also adorned themselves with beautiful peacock feather

headgears. The little Krishnas and Radhas also displayed their creativity

by decorating crowns and flutes.

We are diverse …still we stand united!!!

With the purpose of promoting and celebrating unity in diver-

sity, a Hindi Recitation Competition was planned for the schol-

ars of class I on 30 August 2016 on the theme- Anekta me Ekta.

The participants came geared up in vibrant costumes and re-

cited their poems that impressed upon a strong feeling of

unity. The competition made them confident and provided

them with a great opportunity to enhance their oratory skills.

Sharing brings joy- to others, to God and to us!!

There is no joy in life like the joy of sharing . To inculcate this

value in the young minds of Pre School , ‘Joy of Sharing activity

was arranged on 09.09.2016. With great warmth and zeal , the

children donated their toys to their less privileged friends.

If English is our sky, Hindi is our ground!!

Our language is the essence and identity of our culture. To honor our lan-

guage, Hindi Diwas is observed throughout our country on 14 September. It is

held to encourage and uphold the relevance of our mother tongue. To eluci-

date the Hindi language, like Kahani Banao, Kahani Vachan, Shlok/doha Vachan

were organized for the learners of class Pre Primary to Class V 14.09.2016. The

participants showed great zeal and devotion apart from having good fun.

Firefighters save hearts and homes and their essence in

our society is inevitable. To expand the sphere of scope

and perception, the school organized a visit to the Fire

Station on 15.09.2016 for our juvenile Pre Schoolers. The

little ones were stirred to hear the stories of their hero-

ism and fearlessness.

To unfurl the span of poetry among the children, an

English Recitation Competition was formulated on

16.09.2016 for the students of class I . They came

dressed up in dramatic costumes with distinctive props,

illustrating the theme of their poems- Health & Hy-

giene. Issues like importance of sanitation. Ill-effects of

unhygienic lifestyle were discussed. The activity proved

to be a great boost and furtherance to good health.

There is always, always something to be thankful for!!

To remark the virtue of thanksgiving, Helpers Day was

observed in school on 23.09.016 for the tiny Modernites

of Pre School with the sole motive of implanting the sig-

nificance of people who work for our society and con-

tribute in many ways. The children portrayed many roles

to illustrate our community helpers according to their

observation in routine lives. They absorbed the keys to

kindness and gratitude towards our helpers.

Clothes make a statement, costumes tell a story!!

The school organized an activity on clothes to cele-

brate the diversity in costumes worldwide, region

wise and occupation wise on 26.09.2016 for the stu-

dents of class 1. Children could understand the signifi-

cance of these attires and could acknowledge the re-

sponsibility associated with them. The activity was

extremely advantageous.

Eating is necessity but cooking is an art!!! The young chefs of MPS conquered the hearts of the judges with their culinary skills during Cooking with-out Fire Activity organized for them on 28 September 2016. The talented cooks created their own master pieces to impress everyone present and enjoyed their creations with their pals.

Educating “Love thy Neighbour” on integral platform- the Japanese Day. Modern Public School holds aspiration to frame global citizens and to achieve the same notion Japanese Day was celebrated in the school on September 27, 2016. The students of Class V welcomed the guest of honour Hon’ble Director Academics Ms. Geeta Sehgal along with Ms. Ravinder Gumber and Ms. Manjeet Kaur and commenced the show with great pomp. The participants demonstrated the powerful culture of Japan through showcase of its cuisine, business trends, political struc-ture and many astonishing aspects of life in Japan. The event was culminated with an elo-quent speech by Ms.Geeta Sehgal, who in her address congratulated the participants on the success of their efforts. The event was enlight-ening for all the spectators as it exposed them to influential lifestyle and civilization of our India’s friend and technological prodigy, Japan.

Rightly said, knowledge is a treasure

but practice is the key to it.

Keeping in mind the above words,

to impart the practical knowledge

of how super markets work, the

scholars of Pre Primary were taken

to a Super store on 27.09.2016. The

students gathered primary informa-

tion about the ‘people and the proc-

ess’ thereby appreciating the efforts

of those involved.

July 15, 2016

“Cleanliness isn’t next to Godliness, but

equivalent to it”

It was a moment of pride and honour when the

school was awarded the Clean School of the

Year Award by National Institute of Cleanli-

ness and Research (NICER) on July 15, 2016.

The award was a certain reflection of the prin-

ciples of cleanliness that we preach among our

pupils. Madam Principal Ms. Alka Kapoor

along with the accompanying teachers Ms.

Sapna Charha, Ms. Kanchan Sood and Ms.

Neetu Luthra was overwhelmed to receive the

honour.

July 29, 2016

Tiger, the symbol of our nation and nature

Thirty students along with three teachers formed

a squad that partook in “Walk for the Tiger”

drive on Friday 29, 2016 organised by the Na-

tional Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of

Environment and Climate Change, Government

of India on the prospect of International Tiger

Day. The students left no stone unturned in pro-

moting the campaign through their efficacious

placards, slogans and posters. This endeavour to

cover the expanse from Rajpath to India Gate

was an initiative to save not only the National

animal but also the nature and the future of the

nation which it represents.

Change is the only permanent phenomenon

The school observed the installation ceremony of the Interact Club on August 6, 2016 in the honoured presence of the chief guests Rtn. Vivek Sardana, Rtn. Sunil Jain Rtn. Rajesh Malhotra who com-menced the programme with lighting of lamp.

Madam Principal Ms. Alka Kapur, Vice Principal

Ms. Mena Mittle and Director Academics Ms.

Geeta Sehgal also embellished the event with their

remarkable presence. The newly elected president

was collared by the former president Sakshi Anand.

All the new constituents of the club were felicitated

with badges and entrusted with responsibilities to

pursue their obligations with honesty and dedica-

tion. The event culminated with the eloquent speech

of Madam Principal who motivated the new mem-

bers to maintain the pride and bring fame to the in-

stitution.

Character is the objective and content of Olympics

Modernites enthusiastically participated in the Run for Rio organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through the

Sports Authority of India on July 31, 2016.

The Mass Run, flagged off by the Hon’ble

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, from

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium was endeav-

oured to honour the athletes of our coun-

try. The event was cherished by all as it

aided in keeping the Olympian spirit alive

in the budding athletes of the generation.

“What air is to the lungs, love is to the heart,

freedom is to the soul of man”

Modern Public School celebrated the 70th Inde-

pendence from the British Rule through a special

assembly wherein all were stuffed with the zeal

of patriotism. The programme was fired up by

the Tri-colour hoisting ceremony by the Hon’ble

Madam Principlal Ms. Alka Kapoor. The pledge

taking ritual by Harshit Jain(Class XII), the

stimulating and heart touching speech by Amisha

Thukral (Class X) and the presentation of a patri-

otic song were the highlights of the celebration.

“Donating Blood is the finest gesture one

can make in his lifetime”

A Blood Donation Camp was organized by

the school on July 23, 2016, in collaboration

with Rotary Club Delhi, Akash District. It

was soothing for the eyes to observe such

huge participation by the parents, faculty

members and other staff members to deliver

the noble cause, as over 77 units of blood

were collected. Our belief of selflessness

with a smile could be monitored among the

donors. The camp proved triumphant in cre-

ating awareness about Thalassemia in the

community.

The Emptor Club once again proved itself enlightening for the parents on August 27, 2016. The club stimulated the students as well as the parents to-wards oral and dental hygiene and suggested effective natural remedies that can retain the smiles on their faces forever. The diligent efforts of the club constituents were welcomed by the parents.