Udgam Matters November - December 2016

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016

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war on diabetes

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From the Counsellors… Page 13

Science And Technology Page 14

General Knowledge Page 15

Book & Movie Review Page 16

Tell Me About Page 17

Heritage week Page 18

Udgam Pro Activity Club Page 19

Radiant Reflections Page 4

Preprimary In Action Page 5

Primary Section Page 6

Middle Section Page 7

Secondary Section Page 8

Sr. Secondary Section Page 9

Diabetes The Who, What, Where And How Page 3

WAR AGAINST DIABETES…ARE YOU WITH US? Page 10-11

DEBUNKING A FEW DIABETES MYTHSPage 12

WHAT’S INSIDE

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

What if I told you that militants are taking over our bodies?- Mrs. Sagarika Sahana Content Manager

What if I told you that militants are taking over our bodies and making us vulnerable humans? That they are

attacking us from inside and rendering us sick; so sick that at times we may need dire medical support or even die. I am sure most of you would say that we have to overpower the militants before they kill us. Well, these so called militants have already taken over 35% of the state and are encroaching on the rest and are extremely silent and surreptitious in their behaviour. Yes, you guessed right! The militant in this case is none other than the dreaded disorder Diabetes.

Recently, we took a pledge to fight diabetes and the entire school raised slogans and waved placards to drive the point in. Flyers were distributed, mails were sent, plays were staged and videos were shown. But has the outcome sufficed the purpose of the battle? In this war against diabetes, what are

the steps that you have taken personally to reduce or ward off its occurrence? Have you reduced your intake of sugar and junk food? Are you exercising on a regular basis? And most importantly are you in charge of your stress levels? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these three questions, then you are a part of the army fighting against diabetes!

In this edition of Udgam Matters you will find information of diabetes alongwith myths debunked, heart-touching articles by our writers, and plenty of other features that will enthrall you.

Do be a part of the Neon Run and make it a huge success!

Editor : Mrs. Sagarika SahanaDesigner : Chintan Shastri (Creative Grapes)


UDGAM MATTERS

Do you think other children have more legible writing than you? Poor handwriting can be embarrassing and significantly affect your academic and professional life. Rather than allowing your handwriting to continue to worsen, make changes to beautify your written words.

Let’s find out the reasons for illegible hand writing:

Problems in Hand-Writing:

The main problems hindering good handwriting occur when children,

1) Hold the pen in an awkward manner.2) Find it difficult to read and understand

what is written.3) Handwriting is not legible.4) Write sometimes better but not

consistent.5) Hold the pen or pencil almost near the tip.6) Cannot write fast and the notes are

incomplete.7) Get the remark from the teacher “Improve

your Handwriting”.8) Cannot differentiate between the

alphabet ‘b’ and ‘d’ and get confused with them.

9) Do not join all the alphabets.11) Very slow in Writing and press the pencil

or pen heavily.12) While writing numbers, cannot

differentiate some of the numbers.13) Do not write sentences on the lines and it

goes up and down.14) Do not write small alphabets and use only

Capital Letters.15) Have inconsistent slant and the writing

goes left, straight and right as well.16) Keep changing different pencils / pens.17) Fingers / hand become shaky while

writing.18) Are good at answering orally than written.

19) Are very shy natured and do not complain about any problems.

20) Always feel interested to do outdoor activities and do not concentrate in writing or reading academic books.

21) Write very small and cannot read them clearly.

22) Use Computer Systems normally and do not get chance to write. Hence, cannot write confidently.

Solutions:1) Buy a handwriting course book.2) Use double line/ four line papers/books.3) Review your letters.4) Check the height of your letters.5) Check spacing between words.6) Copy handwriting you like.7) Hold your pen/pencil correctly.8) Position your paper/book correctly.9) Stay in the “writing zone”.10) Try graph paper.11) Don’t press pen/pencil too hard on paper.12) Move your whole hand and wrist for

capital letters, your fingers just for lower case letters.

13) Don’t write too fast.14) Practise 20 minutes every day.15) Check you posture.

QUALITY TIMEMrs. Aaki DubeSenior Secondary (Psychology)

For today’s tech savvy parents the term quality time is very commonly used. Quality time in simple words mean ‘being there’. We generally catch up with children/family on weekends by getting up early, taking kids for a movie, buying baskets of

popcorn followed by a fancy dinner. Return home exhausted get up late on Sundays and then get carried away in daily chores. This is a so called a societal way of spending a weekend

I really do not know how much time we have spent interacting with each other. Most time is spent in monologues where we are only preaching. We can try some variations by showing we are there for our children; we too enjoy their company. We often complain that kids are busy on iPads, TV, mobile. We have without trying accepted that nothing interests our kids other than electronic gadgets.

While they are watching Television, open a box of Pictionary, Crossword, or even Plot 4 invite them and they

would happily engage themselves. You would be surprised to see this reaction of theirs, as human we all need family interaction. Children miss interaction. They are too small to realise how lonely they are in this tech world. As a result, happiness for them limits in buying such expensive gadgets.

Try getting involved with kids without aiming at always teaching them something. Rather a family interaction could lead to a great deal of learning without much methodology involved. This teaches them interpersonal skills, gives them the sensibility of prioritizing their life and thus improvising communication skills.So inspire them, inculcate the family values and spend quality time

RADIANT REFLECTIONS

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FROM ILLEGIBLE TO INCREDIBLE HANDWRITING

Mrs. Tapaswini Gajjar,Special Educator, Middle Section


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PREPRIMARY IN ACTION

Dweep Gheevala - Jr.A

Janki


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GOD’S GAME OF NAME

Everyone has a name,Some are different,Some are same,Some are short,Some are Long,All are right,None are wrong,My name is Vidit,It’s so special to me,Its exactly who,I want to be !!

Vidit Shah - IV F

ExPERIENCES OF MY FIRST ExAM

I was very excited for my first exams. I wondered what would happen ?

I had to study a lot - no storybooks, no i-Pad and very less of T.V. I did not go to the restaurant for one whole week !!!The day of the exam, I happily went to school. It was the Hindi paper. I felt it was very easy. The time just flew by. I discussed the paper with my mother and discovered that I had made two mistakes in the paper. My mother told me such things do happen.Soon, the exam week got over and it was celebration time !!! In the

weekend I had so much fun with my friends.

Result time !!I realised that if we study well, our result will automatically be A-1 . We should work hard sincerely. We should not be afraid of exams, but rather enjoy them. And remember, if you get very less grades, don’t be sad just, try to improve the mistakes !!

Hiya - III D

TIT FOR TAT

Look at that guy, Putting pressureOn a little boy, Playing with a toy.

He’s not kind, Is he out of his mind ?He is so rude, To that little dude

He snatched the toy and ran awayNot giving the boy sometime to playBut then he bumps into a stern manWho is actually a policeman !!

ARAV HUJA - V A Vanshika Mehta - V A

PRIMARY SECTION

Dishi Goyal - I F Mahi D Tripathi - II G Hiya Bhatt - IV F Ananya Shah - I C Shanay Shah - III C

Anvi Thakore - II B Kriha - V B


TAARE ZAMEEN PARDo you know where does a shooting star go? It comes to the Earth and settles itself as a child. Of course, they are superior to us, they are stars! I wouldn’t be surprised if someone sees them and starts wishing. Sorry, I was wrong about my first statement. Not only they, we are stars too. They have just done an excellent

job of recognizing their star. Simple people like me haven’t. We have to do just that and we’ll be twinkling and shining in no time! I salute the people who had the courage to go and look for it. Kalpana Chawla had always believed in “The path from your dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, courage to get on it and perseverance to follow it.” People have different talents. Some are speaking stars. Their speech can hurt someone and can also make them smile. These are the star leaders. Some are stars at being compassionate. They can listen to anyone compassionately and

understand other’s feelings. These are star psychologists and counsellors. Sometimes, people have the star ability to make new stars. These are the superstar teachers. I respect all the stars. Sometimes, they are often underestimated. But we should always recognize them and honour them. These super people are required for the world’s progress. As the line goes “Kho najaye ye, taarezameen par.”

MIDDLE SECTION

MoTHERYou are like an angel to me,Sent by God above.

To cleanse my soul of sadness and Fill it with love.

You are my inspiration, And I want to thank you.

For without you, I don’t know what I would do.

You have showed me the right way,So that Imay never stray.

For this I want to thank you,For being so close and like a friend.

‘Thank you MoTHER’.

Prisha Mehta - VI B

SCHooLSchool is so cool,But there are few little rules,That you have to follow,Always close your mouth when you swallow.

Always walk in a line, Be in your uniform and always shine.And just think in your mind,What if you be always kind.

Always pay attention in class,Or else you will be the last.And later you will have to face many fears,Then you will burst into tears.School is still so cool,But please do follow these little rules.

Juhi Jani - VI G

A JOURNEY BY AIR

Have you ever had a journey?which is sometimes so unending,that you always mutter it is boring.But you get involved in your favourite movies and games, Yeah! You are right it’s an aeroplane.It is better than a train.

There are airhostess and steward,Who always show you the way forward.Whether it is Emirates, Etihad or Qatar airways,They will reach to your destination always.

The beautiful sky,Makes you wonder why,The clouds are made of cotton candy,But they are not handy.

Aadya Vyas – VI D

Arja Kakkad - VI E

THE DAUNTLESS SPHERE

I am the fire you cannot touch,You can just stop and stare at me in awe.

Yet, I am coal to your fire.I am the light you cannot look at,You can just close your eyes and feel what I have to offer,Yet, I am the source to plants andpower to life.

I am the yellow hue you cannot paint,You can just marvel the spectrum I form,Yet, I am the identity to the Bengal tiger and the individuality to your sunflower.My epilogue is near,

But unlike you, I shall note die in oblivion.

The world will be well acquainted with the dark angel that takes me away

I am your sire Yet, I am the son of the MILKY WAY.

Stavan Shah – VIII B

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SALUTING HERoES oF OUR NATION

On entering the venue of ‘Know your Army’, I first saw a Grenade Launcher. I was so glad for the chance I got to hold the weapon. Just thereafter, I spotted the most talked about Rifle in today’s counter-terrorism operations, the AK—47.The exhibition had several army equipment, such as missile launcher,

heavy machine guns, snipers, radars of various ranges, communication devices, tents, exhibits etc.There is more to the Indian Army than the excitement through adventure and

the chivalry of using arms.I got to learn a lot about day to day use of science in the life of a soldier. A javan often travels to unknown places while

on the battlefield and when he gets lost, he first needs to find the direction. When gadgets like magnets are not available, a javan use a shaving razor blade! If we keep the blade in water, one side always points to the south and the other to the north due to magnetic property. We know that the sun rises from the east. When the sun rays fall on trees, the side of the tree on which it falls will have riper fruits and the leaves of that side become yellow and fall faster than the other side. As a tribute to the brave hearts of the Indian Army, I sang the song “Saare Jahaan Se Accha”, along with the army band. I wrote a slogan for the Indian army for the slogan writing competition.

Kharanshu Solanki - xD

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT

Life is what you make of it- I have recently comprehended the depth behind this simple phrase. Man is but a product of his actions. Over the course of the past few months I have embarked on a journey of introspection. I have now accepted that I am not perfect; I am extraordinarily flawed. It’s because I’m only human, as we all are. I am just trying to find my place in this world.Being in high school is not an easy task; it comes with a lot of baggage. There have been times when I have given in to peer pressure, cried over an unexpected bad grade, thought I could never rise above my contemporaries. Back then all of this seemed like some kind of a huge deal. It is only now that I have realised, all those things are not going to matter ten years on anyway. I am yet trying to change my outlook towards things- choosing to look towards the brighter side.I have realised that achieving perfection is nothing but a myth. Someone else’s grass

is always going to be greener and that is okay. I have my whole life in front of me with a soul that will never stop dreaming. I have so many things to tick off my bucket list and so many memories to make. The world is mine to conquer. People will always have advice to offer, but when it comes down to the final choice, it is going to be mine. My life will not be dictated by someone else’s whims.And as I move further along the path of life, take a foray into the unknown, I know it is only going to get tough, I have decided to take every defeat in my stride and not let success get the best of me. It is only wise to hustle hard and stay humble. I believe that good things come to those who wait but great things come to those who go out and take. I know that there will come a certain point in my life when I will reflect back on this whole journey. And in that moment when it feels like time is suspended and reality will slip outside of its bounds, I want to experience a sense of gratitude that my life is filled with joy, a joy that is beyond anything that I could have possibly earned. There is nothing more I want than to be thankful for. Ideas and causes that embraced me and that I embraced back and most importantly for the life that I built for myself.

SECONDARY SECTION

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Meshva Patel - IX H

Param Dalal - IX H

UDGAM MATTERS

It is just that I have firmed this unremarkably aberrant conception; my life is going to be what I make of it.

Pari Chirag Shah - xC


JUST BECAUSE, FoR WHo I AMDance is a series of movements and steps that are usually

performed to music. This is what the dictionary says but on the contrary I say that dance is not just a physical activity but it is a casket of morals, values and discipline. Dance came into me in merely 7 years of age. I still remember my first day of my Bharatnatyam classes when my KalaGuru taught me how to pay homage to the mother earth by doing a ‘Namaskaar.’ That was the day and today is the day when dance has given me altogether a new vision to view life.Learning Bharatnatyam has given me immense knowledge about the rich and deeply rooted heritage and culture of India. It has taught me that how each and every body part has a rhythm

within it and it is just upon us as to how to bring it out and utilize it at the right place. Apart from all this going to classes meeting new classmates, attending workshops, going to watch some dance programmes, all of it has just added to my knowledge and has increased the importance of socializing in one’s life.An art can bring out all the potentiality within you onto the right track, what more is required? I have learned in this journey of my dance that whenever one scolds, it is just for our benefit. I clearly remember that how while practicing when I used to become lazy at times and just stand up, my teacher used to scold me a lot. I always used to feel bad about it and never realised its importance but on the day of my Arangetram she stated that “You have performed much much better than I had expected.” Those words of her are unforgetful.

During the days of my Arangetram practice when I used to practise for 4 hours a day, it became a tough task to manage school and classes together. But dedicated efforts never go in vain and the result of all those efforts was amusable. It came to me in the form of shear appreciation and respect. And all this was possible because of my passion for dance.Discipline, hardwork, determination and self- confidence, all have come to me from dance. All these qualities have helped me as a student too. Truly, dance has entirely changed my perception to view the ever beautiful life......

I REqUEST THEE

The rays of the sunTo bliss my body

And please my soulI request theeThe waves of the oceanTo drench my bodyAnd shower glee on my soul

I request theeThe light of the moonTo brighten my bodyAnd enlighten my soul

I request theeThe flames of fireTo burn the wreck of my bodyAnd purify my soul

I request theeTo pay my requestsTo the deserves my bodyAnd the virtues of my soul

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SR. SECONDARY SECTION

GLOBAL WARNING = GLOBAL WARMING

Nowadays what has happened to the climate here. Sometimes it’s extremely hot or sometimes it is extremely cold. The situation here is as if we are passing through some trials of climate in order to live peacefully. But the condition is worst not only here but all around the world. I mean to say that this situation is a ‘GLOBAL WARNING’ what we call

‘GLOBAL WARMING ‘. Melting of polar ice caps in Antartica , Depletion of ozone layer, ecological imbalance are

all symptoms or indications of global warming. These all situations increase the temperature of Earth. Now don’t start blaming the governments of different countries as they are not taking proper care of the natural resources. Actually to say but we are only responsible for this stuff. We use our resources in such a way that our needs are being fulfilled but there is nothing left for the natural organisms or even for the future generation. From this situation I remember one quote of Mahatma Gandhi where he says that” Resources are for everybody’s need, not for somebody’s greed.” Dear readers, don’t depend upon organizations like UN

to call members of different countries and plan something to prevent global warming. UN has implemented plans and schemes to prevent global warming which is rarely followed by any country. As we say every problem has a solution so here are some basic steps to prevent global warming.Firstly follow 3r’s i.e. reduce, reuse and recycle. Secondly practice sustainable management of resources to prevent depletion of both resources and environment. Last but not the least practice afforestation in your locality to prevent pollution. So let’s take an oath to follow these basic steps to protect our Earth from GLOBAL WARNING i.e. GLOBAL WARMING!

Akanksha Nair – XI H

Anupreet Flora – XI H

Kashish Chadha – xI D


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DEBUNKING A FEW DIABETES

It’s important to educate yourself about diabetes so you can help your child manage it. This means arming yourself with the right information.

Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.

Fact: Type 1 diabetes is caused by a destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, which is unrelated to sugar consumption. Although the tendency to get type 2 diabetes is genetically inherited in most cases, eating too much sugar can cause weight gain, which can increase the risk for developing the disease.

Myth: Kids with diabetes can never eat sweets.

Fact: Kids with diabetes can eat a certain amount of sugary food as part of a balanced diet, but they need to control the total amount of carbohydrates they eat, which includes sugary treats.

Myth: Kids can outgrow diabetes.

Fact: Kids do not outgrow diabetes. Kids with type 1 diabetes will always need to take insulin. Although kids with type 2 diabetes may see an improvement in their blood sugar levels after puberty or with lifestyle

adjustments, they will probably always have a tendency toward having high blood sugar levels.

Myth: Diabetes is contagious.

Fact: Diabetes is not contagious. You can’t catch it from another person.

Myth: High blood sugar levels are normal for some people and aren’t a sign of diabetes.

Fact: Certain conditions (like illness or stress) and certain medications (like steroids) temporarily can cause high blood sugar levels in people without diabetes. But high blood sugar levels are never normal.

Myth: People with diabetes can feel whether their blood sugar levels are high or low.

Fact: Although someone with diabetes may feel physical symptoms (such as extreme thirst, weakness, or fatigue) if blood sugar levels are high or low, the only way to know for sure what the levels are is to test them.

Myth: All people with diabetes need to take insulin.

Fact: All people with type 1 diabetes

have to take insulin injections because their pancreases don’t make insulin anymore. Some, but not all, people with type 2 diabetes have to take insulin with or without pills to manage their blood sugar levels.

Myth: Kids with diabetes can’t exercise.

Fact: Exercise is important for all kids — with or without diabetes! Exercise offers many benefits to kids with diabetes. It helps them manage their weight and prevents them from gaining excess body fat. It also improves cardiovascular health, boosts mood, relieves stress, and helps blood sugar control.

Myth: Low-carbohydrate diets are good for kids with diabetes because they should avoid carbs.

Fact: Carbohydrates carbs are the body’s preferred source of energy, and carbohydrate-containing foods should provide about 50% to 60% of a person’s calories each day. Low-carb diets tend to be overloaded with protein and fat. Following a high-fat, high-protein diet over the long term may increase the risks of heart and kidney disease in adulthood.

It’s important to educate yourself about diabetes so you can help your child manage it. This means arming yourself with the right information.

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD


From the Counsellors…How Good Are You with Your Emotions?

How much does each statement apply to you Mark your score

Read each statement and decide how strongly the statement applies to YOU. Score yourself 1 to 5 based on the following guide. 1 = Does not apply ~ 3 = Applies half the time ~ 5 = Always applies

1. I realize immediately when I lose my temper 1 2 3 4 52. I can ‘reframe’ bad situations quickly 1 2 3 4 53. I am able to always motivate myself to do difficult tasks 1 2 3 4 54. I am always able to see things from the other person’s viewpoint 1 2 3 4 55. I am an excellent listener 1 2 3 4 56. I know when I am happy 1 2 3 4 57. I do not wear my ‘heart on my sleeve’ 1 2 3 4 58. I am usually able to prioritise important activities at work and get on with them 1 2 3 4 59. I am excellent at empathizing with someone else’s problem 1 2 3 4 510. I never interrupt other people’s conversations 1 2 3 4 511. I usually recognize when I am stressed 1 2 3 4 512. Others can rarely tell what kind of mood I am in 1 2 3 4 513. I always meet deadlines 1 2 3 4 514. I can tell if someone is not happy with me 1 2 3 4 515. I am good at adapting and mixing with a variety of people 1 2 3 4 516. When I am being ‘emotional’ I am aware of this 1 2 3 4 517. I rarely lose temper on other people 1 2 3 4 518. I never waste time 1 2 3 4 519. I can tell if a team of people are not getting along with each other 1 2 3 4 520. People are the most interesting thing in life for me 1 2 3 4 521. When I feel anxious I usually can account for the reason(s) 1 2 3 4 522. Difficult people do not annoy me 1 2 3 4 523. I do not fake things 1 2 3 4 524. I can usually understand why people are being difficult towards me 1 2 3 4 525. I love to meet new people and know them 1 2 3 4 5

Self AwarenessManaging emotions

Motivating oneself

Empathy Social Skill

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25

Total(SA)

Total(MA)

Total(MO)

Total(E)

Total(SE)

17-25 This area is a strength for you

7-16Giving attention to where you feel you are weakest

will pay dividendsO-7 Make this area a development priority.

This self-assessment questionnaire is designed to get you thinking about the various competences of emotional intelligence and you will also know how effectively you are able to handle your emotions!

Total and interpretation1. Total and interpret your results Record your 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 scores for the

questionnaire statements in the grid below.

• Self-awareness :The ability to recognize what you are feeling, to understand your habitual emotional responses to events and to recognize how your emotions affect your behavior.

• Managing emotions: The ability to stay focused and think clearly even when experiencing powerful emotions. Being able to manage your own emotional state is essential for taking responsibility for your actions.

• Motivating oneself : The ability to use your deepest emotions to move and guide you towards your goals. • Empathy: The ability to sense, understand and respond to

what other people are feeling. Self-awareness is essential to having empathy with others.

• Social Skill: The ability to manage, influence and inspire emotions in others.

2. Interpret your totals for each area of competency using the following guide.

Strength Needs attentionDevelopment

prioritySelf awareness

Managing emotionsMotivating oneself

EmpathySocial Skill

3. Record your result for each of the emotional competencies: strength, needs attention or development priority


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On the 14th of November our school celebrated World

Diabetes Day along with Children’s Day. The connection between the two days may seem to be a coincidence but for us it is not. We feel that when it comes to warding off this disorder which has affected 35% population of Gujarat and is highly prevalent in children too, we should leave no stone unturned.

LET US FIGHT DIABETES AND KEEP IT AT BAY

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, the main type of sugar in the blood. Glucose, which comes from the foods we eat, is the major source of energy needed to fuel the body’s functions. To use glucose, the body needs the hormone insulin. But in people with diabetes, the body either can’t make insulin or the insulin doesn’t work in the body like it should.

The two major types of diabetes are:

1. Type 1 diabetes, in which the immune system attacks the pancreas and destroys the cells that make insulin

2. Type 2 diabetes, in which the pancreas can still make insulin, but the body doesn’t respond to it properly

In both types of diabetes, glucose can’t get into the cells normally. This causes a rise in blood sugar levels, which can make someone sick if not treated.

WAR AGAINST DIABETES…Type 2 Diabetes These simple strategies can help reduce your kids’ risk for developing type 2 diabetes and other associated health problems:

• Make sure kids eat a healthy diet. Encouraging your kids to eat low-fat, nutrient-rich foods — like whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and lean proteins — can help prevent excessive weight gain, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

• Limit sugary foods and beverages. Consuming lots of sugar-filled foods and beverages — like sodas, juices, and iced teas — also can lead to excessive weight gain.

• Encourage increased physical activity. Staying active and decreasing the amount of time spent in sedentary activities — like watching TV or playing video or computer games — can also reduce the risk of weight gain and help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Being active can be as simple as walking the dog or mowing the lawn. Try to do something that gets you and your kids moving every day.CAN DIABETES

BE PREVENTED?While Type 1 cannot be prevented, Type 2 can be by taking a few simple steps.Taking Steps to Prevent


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WAR AGAINST DIABETES…ARE YOU WITH US?

VITAL STATISTICS ON UDGAM APP On our school app we have a provision wherein you can calculate your child’s BMI and also have a comparative study of the same. This will help you as parents to keep a check on your child’s body weight and prevent childhood obesity.


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SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

Possibly an UFO

A large, unidentified metal object fell

from the sky on Nov. 10 in the remote

mountainous region of Myanmar. Villagers

woke early in the morning to a loud boom

and vibrations, when the object fell to the

ground.

Scientists turn pollution back into green fuel

Scientists have accidentally discovered a way to reverse the combustion process, turning carbon dioxide (CO2) back into a fuel.

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US used complex nanotechnology techniques to turn the dissolved gas into ethanol. Because the materials used are relatively cheap, they believe the process could be used in industrial processes, for example, to store excess electricity generated by wind and solar power.

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Mystery of Bermuda Triangle may finally be solved

Creature that dwells in Arctic Ocean and

deep sea may live up to 400 years.

Step aside Galapagos tortoises,

the Greenland shark may be the longest

living vertebrate on Earth with a

400-year lifespan, a new study suggests.

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GENERALKNOWLEDGE

A Republican President ‘trumped’ in the recent US polls. What exactly does a Republican Government mean? Find out more about the different forms of Government around the world.

UDGAM MATTERS

16 GOVERNMENT TYPES (THE WAY GOVERNMENTS WORK)


BOOK& MOVIE REVIEW

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It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.

“Wild nights are my glory,” the unearthly stranger told them. “I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I’ll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract.”

A tesseract (in case the reader doesn’t know) is a wrinkle in

time. To tell more would rob the

reader of the enjoyment of Miss

L’Engle’s unusual book. A Wrinkle

in Time, winner of the Newbery

Medal in 1963, is the story of the

adventures in space and time of

Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin

O’Keefe (athlete, student, and

one of the most popular boys in

high school). They are in search

of Meg’s father, a scientist who

disappeared while engaged in

secret work for the government

on the tesseract problem.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004)

BOOK

MOVIE

A WRINKLE IN TIME- By Madeleine L’Engle

NO HO HO!!!

For the first time, Luther Krank (Tim Allen) and his wife Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) are about to celebrate the holidays without their daughter Blair (Julie Gonzalo), who has just left for the Peace Corps in Peru.

Luther sees a Caribbean cruise poster in a Chicago travel agency window, and he begins to plan the trip. First he must see how he

will pay for the trip, so he comes up with an idea that if they skipped Christmas, they could go. He will save money by not buying a tree, having a party, or putting up decorations.

The neighbours think he is crazy and want him to at least put Frosty the Snowman on his roof for the local decoration contest. The battle begins between the

Kranks and their neighbours. Then Blair calls and tells her parents that she is flying home for Christmas with her fiancée. They have twenty-four hours to put up all the decorations and prepare for the Christmas party. The movie is very humourous and perfectly tells us why we cannot skip Christmas!


10 FACTS ABOUT DENMARK

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The world’s happiest peopleDanes are a lucky bunch! They live in the world’s happiest country, according to the United Nations World Happiness Report. You can see this happiness all about you in Denmark – a safe, clean and beautiful Kingdom.

OK, it’s not surprising but… Hans Christian Andersen was a Dane!Hans Christian Andersen was born in odense, an hour from Copenhagen, but lived most of his life in Denmark’s capital. He was famous in his time and courted at castles and manors around the country. Follow in his fairy-tale footsteps in Denmark.

Liquorice loversDanes are loopy about liquorice! You can try an enormous variety of liquorice in Denmark, from the salty to the sweet. In fact, they love it so much, they have a whole festival devoted to it!

Happy, laid-back, Viking descendants… there are things you might know about the Danes, but did you know that Danes have a unique word to describe the quality time they spend with other people? Read on to find out

more about the Danes…

A lot of Copenhageners cycle -- fastEver tried commuting to work by bike in a frenetic city such as Ahmedabad or Mumbai?Do it and you realize cyclists are still second-class citizens in many cities.The situation is reversed in Copenhagen, where half of the people pedal to work.In other words, pedestrians should take care crossing a cycle lane.

Denmark’s biggest secretHere’s a big secret… Danish pastries aren’t really Danish! Still, wienerbrød, as they are called in Denmark, have become a famous specialty of the Danes, who love nothing better than a ‘cinnamon snail’ or ‘spandauer’ on the go!

Kingdom of the DanesDanish society is very equal and Danes pride themselves on their open attitudes and democratic traditions. Still… some Danes are more regal than others! Denmark’s royal family is the oldest uninterrupted line of royals in Europe.

Life’s a beach!Many Danes love to relax at the beach - not hard when they have over 7,000km of coast and you are never further than 50km from the sea in Denmark! Everything from quiet family coves to thrilling North Sea surf spots are all within a few hours of Copenhagen.

The Danes have the world’s smallest hotelYou’ll find the world’s smallest hotel in Denmark… if you look hard enough! This cute one-room hotel over a coffee shop is in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. You’ll have to book early to get a night here!

Young-at-heart DanesDenmark has not one, but two of the world’s oldest fairgrounds. You could say it’s a national obsession to stay young! Bakken, the world’s oldest, is set in a deer park north of Copenhagen, while world-famous Tivoli is right by Eurovision Island!

Danes love hygge!Danes have a special word for that cosy feeling of togetherness which gets them through the winter - hygge. It means coming together to enjoy good times in great company and often involves an enormous amount of candles!


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THIS HERITAGE WEEK TAKE A WALK

The 600 years old city of Ahmedabad (1411 A.D) has some of the finest Indian-Islamic monuments and exquisite Hindu and Jain temples. Its carved wooden houses are another unique architectural tradition.

To experience the glory of Ahmedabad it is necessary to walk through the ‘Walled City’ and truly observe the nature of its rich and varied architecture, its art, religious places, its culture and traditions.

The walk commences from the early 19th century Swaminarayan temple Kalupur, encompasses 20 main spots besides numerous areas and aspects of the old city and concludes at the famous 15th century Jama

Masjid. Hence the Walk is popularly known as the journey of ‘Mandir to Masjid’.

Details of the Walk

Starting Point:

Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur, off Relief Road, Ahmedabad.

Number of Pause Points: 20 Points

Length: 2 km

Duration:2 Hrs. 30 Min. (Including Slide Show)

Time:

8:00 A.M. for slide show followed by walk at 8:15 A.M.


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PRO ACTIVITY CLUB UNIQUE WORKSHOPS HELD IN NOVEMBER

Hitiksha Soni- Pro Activity Club Coordinator

M. 8238002012 or email [email protected]

Tell a TaleWe have provided platform for aspiring young authors to write and publish their own story book

Feedback • For me it was the best workshop – Achal V C• Now I know how to write a story book- Arja V F• It was a beautiful experience. I wish to write another

book – Aryaman V H• I am excited to get the printed copy- Harsheel V G• I loved writing a story and drawing the illustrations, it

was a really nice experience – Lavaanya V C• Faculty Aritra madam was very nice to us- Tanishq V F• I will surely attend it next time also, it is beyond

outstanding, can’t express in words- Naishi V F• I am thankful to school/Hitiksha for giving us an

opportunity to write a book. Thank you Aritra Mam!!- Vansh V F

StorytellingStorytelling is the most powerful way to connect with young children. This 4 - Saturday workshop was

specially designed for Sr.Kg to improve their language and imagination skills.

Field Trip this December!

Students of Proactivity Club are going to visit AmulFed Dairy, located in Bhat Village.

Feedback• Loved the session; it was amazing, waiting for the

next one – Mother of Reyansh Sr.Kg. D• Had a great time; he narrated story of cat and rat and

started laughing. It seems he was happy- Mother of Nevvan Sr.Kg.D

• My daughter is enjoying the session - Father of Kavya Sr.Kg.C

• First session was nice. Looking forward to the rest. We are grateful to school- Mother of Avish Sr.Kg.A

• My son thoroughly enjoyed –Father of Vyom Sr.Kg I• Good workshop, my son told that they played games

and narrated the story- Mother of Himay, Sr.Kg. D• Thanks, she is enjoying- Father of Nishtha, Sr.Kg.E


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Mirchi Neon Run 22nd, January 2017 Register Now

Participant in Radio Mirchi’s NIGHT RUN - Get doused in neon colours, enjoy loads of fun props and activities like photo booths, contests and a mind-blowing after party with DJ. Register today and experience the hottest party run in Ahmedabad!!

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NEON RUN 2017! BLOCK THE DATE- 22ND JANUARY

SPRINT. RUN. JOG. WALK. DANCE. PARTY. DO WHATEVER.

Its Time to have fun!Running is good for health and when you are running together

for a cause its even better.Join the Radio Mirchi Neon Run, partnered by Udgam School, and have

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UDGAM PLAYGROUPThe best place for your child!

Choosing the right school for your child is probably one of the most important and mind boggling decision for any parent. The doubts that crop up right in the toddler’s second year include whether to send them to a small standalone preschool or a preschool that is a feeder for a full school. The pressure to choose a small school in the neighbourhood builds up in many parents. But after KG they have a tough time running around from school to school seeking admission in Class 1.

The advice experts have for a parent facing such a dilemma is listed below-

While choosing a Preschool for your child, opt for one which-

1. Is a feeder for a big school2. Has a relevant syllabus that

merges with that of the main school

3. Has all safety standards in the infrastructure, like fire protection

4. Has qualified teachers and supervisors

5. Provides all round education

Enrolling your toddler in Udgam School Playgroup ensures that he or she is in a safe environment and under constant watch of teachers, supervisors and ayahs. We follow a syllabus that merges well with that prescribed by CBSE board so that when your child goes to Class 1, he or she doesn’t find it difficult to adjust as opposed to other preschools that cater to all boards and teach the children accordingly. Our teachers are qualified and experienced and supervisors take care that quality is maintained.

At Udgam, children are given exposure to real life learning in

school and are often taken on field trips and visits. Fun activities like carnivals, fancy dress, grandparents’ day, father’s day, mother’s day, celebration of festivals, so on make the children yearn to come to school. The atmosphere of the school is extremely child-friendly and the AC classrooms and transport adds to the comfort. The school transport system saves parents the trouble of pick up and drop during rush hours apart from being safe and comfortable.

In Playgroup parents are assured that their child can complete 16 years of quality education from one of the best schools in Ahmedabad where 80% students get more than 80% in the boards exams.

Join Udgam Playgroup! Apply online @ www.udgamschoolcom/admission-procedure


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A place to set a paceA place to make friends

A place to learn good habitsA place to come and play in

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BASICALLY, THIS IS A GREAT BEGINNING FROM CRADLE TO CRAYONS... AND WHEN IT IS UGDAM YOU CAN EXPECT ONLY THE BEST!

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Udgam Matters November - December 2016

Education