Campus Eye The orientation for

grade 11 is on the 16th

April.

Inter-house cricket

starts from 18th April.

The school cricket

team has gone to YPS,

Mohali for a cricket

tournament

Two friendly cricket

matches were played

on 11th and 12th

April.

The 7th Annual Terry

Fox run will be held on

Sunday, 23rd April at

the Doon School.

Headmaster will be

returning to campus

on Sunday. We wel-

come you back Sir!

Dear Agnians,

It has been a few years since we have known

you. In these years we have grown together,

both you and we. We have battled together, we

have fallen together and we have rejoiced to-

gether. You have always been the subject of our

actions, the object of our thoughts and the com-

pliment of our endeavors. It is through you gen-

tlemen, that we have learnt so much and we

thank you for it. It is through you that we, once

again, experience the joys of school life by being

a part of your pranks, by sharing your secrets

and jokes. Today, as you stand at the other

threshold of the institution, do not look back at

what you have not done, but look forward to

what you can do in the future and take with you

the fond moments you cherished here.

“The future lies before you like a hidden mass

of snow,

Be careful how you tread on it, for every mark

will show.”

Sharad Agarwal

House Master – Agni

Dear Jalites,

The journey with this graduating batch has been

tremendous as I have both learnt and unlearnt

with them. We have all played the roles of teach-

er and student from time to time. A bond was

built, one that retires not. I wish them health,

happiness, success and love. Like the philosophy

of this great institution, we do not part ways ever

and believe in passion for learning and openness.

I hope we stay in your fond memories and that

you smile when you look back at the time spent

together under this big sheltering tree of SIS.

Ajay Shukla

House Master- Jal

From a Foster Parent

The time is always right to do what is right”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

From a Foster Parent 1

Chopta and Devriyatal 2

Trip to inter-wonderland 2

A trip to Rishikesh 3

Literary corner 4

A look back 5

Friends are brothers 6

Brought to you by 6

Inside this issue:

Volume I, Issue II MMXVII/April

Dear SeQuins,

It is a bittersweet moment for me as I write this

farewell message to you. While I am sad to see

you go, my heart fills with joy and hope to see

you take your first tentative steps into the world

at large. It is a world filled with exciting adven-

tures, wonderful sights, excellent people, and

beautiful moments. I wish with all my heart that

you get to experience it to the fullest and emerge

through it all a better person; richer in thought

and richer in wisdom. May you have fair weather

and smooth sailing always, but should you run

into a storm, may you have the strength and per-

severance to stay the course.

I wish you all the very best in life. Good luck and

God speed.

-Aditya

Dear Girls,

It has been a wonderful experience with you! I

would like to take this opportunity to appreciate

you for all the things that you have done for us. I

can assure you that it wasn’t only me who taught

you for you have taught me a lot as well. You

have not only portrayed yourself as a strong

batch but have also been a role model for the

girls. Thank you for all the things you have done.

I will surely miss you immensely. It will be hard

to forget the way you would turn up at my house

in the middle of the night for food and how Nao-

mi would scare everybody. All the best for your

life ahead and I hope that you get all the happi-

ness in your life.

-Kalpana Sharma

Amazing Facts

Dreams carry more weight and meaning

then our conscious thoughts while awake.

70% of your dreams contain secret

messages.

On the fine morning of 26Th March, stu-

dents of classes 8Th and 9Th with their

bags packed embarked upon an adven-

ture filled journey to Chopta and Devri-

yatal. After a long and exhausting jour-

ney, we reached our base camp. Every-

one was allotted their respective tents

and cottages. The highlight of our brief

stay there was unquestionably the sump-

tuous dinner as everyone ate to their

heart’s content.

The next day we set out on an acclimati-

zation trek to Devriyatal. After a 2 km

trek, we finally reached the top but were

dead tired. The amazing view, with a

beautiful lake in the foreground and the

mighty Himalayas in the backdrop, com-

pletely re-energised us. Some friendly

banter with the 'Doscos' added to the fun.

The descent was fairly easy and we were

able to return to the camp by dusk.

The following morning, we enjoyed the

chilly waters of Mandakini river before

setting out for Chopta. We reached our

second base camp by lunch time and the

scenic beauty continued to fascinate us.

After hogging down our lunch, we in-

dulged in activities such as monkey

crawls which were performed quite com-

petitively. As the sun rose the next day,

we prepared ourselves mentally and

physically to undertake the most grueling

part of our expedition i.e. the final trek

from Chopta. It lived up to its name as a

challenging route as it pushed everyone

to their limits. But the students didn't

back down and displayed their 'never say

die' attitude. Everyone completed the

first half of the trek in a show of grit and

determination. The first few to reach the

top were given the option of going fur-

ther on to the Chandrashila peak. This

trek was shorter but more challenging,

but those who put in the effort to scale

the peak were remunerated as they were

left spellbound by the eagle's eye view of

the entire region. Coming down was

much easier and fun as people slid down

on the snow. Upon re-

turning to the camp, the

guys took a well-

deserved rest. The fol-

lowing morning we set

for the school and

reached the campus

around 8 p.m.

Looking back at this

trip, we realize it was

one of the most exhila-

rating and enjoyable

experiences of our lives.

Shaurya Veer Singh & Dhruv Banerjee

Chopta and Devriyatal trek

“Ships in harbor are safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” -John Shedd

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As the sun rose on 26th March, so did we. Quite excited and ecstatic we were for the

adventure that lay ahead of us. With our rucksacks packed to the brim we proceeded

towards our Auli.

The journey was long and strenuous and even though we didn’t engage in any physical

activity, sitting in

the same position for

15 hours is no joke.

The jour- ney, de-

spite being tiring, was

one of the most mem-

orable and significant

part of the adventure

as we saw luscious

snow- capped

mountains embracing

the clouds, the sweet

chirping of birds and a

vast ex- panse of

serenity. The night we reached Auli, we resided in GIO guest house and it was quite chil-

ly since Auli.

The trek to the base camp the following day was quite tough but it was heartwarming to

see our fellow SeQins helping, motivating and inspiring us to finish the last leg of the

climb for the day.

When we reached the base camp, we slept like sound dogs. As the night approached we

collected wood and made a bonfire. We all huddled around the fire and sang away the

night. We also made use of the opportunity to strengthen our bonds with each other as

we engaged in meaningful conversations to do away with our differences.

The next day, we made our way to Kauri Pass and encountered huge volumes of snow.

The snow was seen by some as a boon and by others, as a bane. Though we enjoyed slid-

ing down on the snow and the frequent snowball fights, we knew it would prove to be

Trek to Winter-Wonderland

Do you know 81% of the people use music as an escape from all the negative things in their life.

the biggest obstacle towards reaching our destination. When we finally made our way up to the pass, we were overjoyed and ecstatic.

We commemorated the moment by capturing it through the lens of a camera. The picturesque view was mesmerizing. We all lay

down laughing and trying to catch our breath as we remembered all the funny moments we shared. In that moment, being one with

the nature and relishing it with our brothers was truly heaven. When we reached the base camp, we were as ecstatic as we were to

reach the pass. The next day we left at noon for Auli. As we reached the resort, we retired to our rooms and pondered over all the

beautiful memories that were created and slowly drifted off to sleep. The next day we left for school with our backpacks full of mem-

ories and lessons for life.

-Nathaneal Buam

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“Surrender to What is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” -Sonia Ricotti

On a bright Sunday morning with the sun at its zenith, we drove out of the gates of SelaQui. The bus journey to Rishikesh was an en-

joyable one, filled with laughter and songs that we sang at the top of our voices. It was quite interesting to see the ladies ’ mixed reac-

tion towards the trip. While some were excited others weren’t too comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones. But even for the

latter, the apprehension did not last very long. A warm welcome with garlands of flowers and smiles was all it really took.

The camp site was close to a river and we were emblazoned in pure beauty and serenity of Mother Nature. We were briefed by the

camp guides about the camp site, its surroundings and the activities that had been arranged for us. And once again, the uneasiness

returned. Almost everyone was a little intimidated and were thrown off by the adventure that lay ahead of us but in the end, it turned

out to be extraordinary.

For most of us, it was our first time and we enjoyed the experience. Every morning, we awakened to the ‘wake up’ calls of our camp

guides and did activities like yoga or a short trek up the hills. During the day, we were taken for river rafting down the Ganges, zip

lining, cliff jumping and sight-seeing around Rishikesh. Some people also visited a mandir which lies on the top of a hill. We were also

taken to the leopard beach where we spent time playing games, taking dips in the river and building rafts.

In the camp people played games, went around the river and took dips in it. We all also took part in group activities which included a

treasure hunting as well. After a long and exhausting day, we would sit around the bonfire after dinner beneath the clear, star-filled

sky. The whole setting was beautiful. The food was absolutely amazing! Breakfast, lunch and dinner; everyone had happy tummies.

The guides and staff were really kind and helpful. They put their heart and soul to make our trip a memorable one and needless to

say, that mission was accomplished.

I should say that this trip was rather refreshing. It served as a detox after our long and tiring exams. The trip was simply splendid! It

was exciting, memorable and got our adrenaline rushing. Rishikesh is truly a place worthy of another visit.

A trip to Rishikesh

• I do about 5 sit-ups every morning. It might not sound like much, but there are

only so many times you can hit the snooze button

• When people go underwater in scary movies, I like to hold my breath

and see if I would have survived that situation.

I almost died in Finding Nemo

• 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we

have no Cash, no Hope and no Jobs. Please don ’t let Kevin Bacon die!

• Why does peter pan always fly? He neverlands.

• The invention of the shovel was a ground breaking invention

• I always go the extra mile, which is why I was fired from Uber.

• I would lose weight, but I hate losing.

Tongue Twisters • Swan swam over the sea,

Swim, swan, swim!

Swan swam back again

Well swum, swan!

• Betty bought butter but the butter was

bitter, so Betty bought better butter to

make the bitter butter better.

• I cannot bear to see a bear

Bear down upon a hare.

When bare of hair he strips the hare,

Right there I cry, “Forbear!”

JOKES

Excellent Tips by Warren Buffett

On Spending- Never depend on single income. Make investment to create a second source.

On Savings– Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after savings.

On Taking Risk– Never test the depth of river with both the feet.

On Expectations– Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people.

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A few passages from ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’

• “When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake. But

don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot

an evasion quicker than adults, and evasion simply muddles 'em."

• "You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for

me if you will: you just hold your head high and keep those fists down.

No matter what anybody says to you, don't you let 'em get your goat.

Try fighting with your head for a change."

• "It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and

had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.”

• "Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I'd have the facts."

• “There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all

away from you. That's never possible.”

• "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea

that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're

licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no

matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."

• “You never really understand a person until you consider things from

his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

LITERARY CORNER

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” -Anonymous

1) What can you catch but not throw?

2) During what month do people sleep

the least?

3) What stays where it is when it goes

off?

4) I'm light as a feather, yet the

strongest man can't hold me for

more than 5 minutes. What am I?

5) What kind of tree is carried in your

hand?

RIDDLES

Synonyms

finally recently very often probably

eventually lately extremely frequently presumably

ultimately not long ago incredibly repeatedly likely

at last just immensely regularly doubtless

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V O L U M E I , I S S U E I I

When asked how she felt right before leaving

"I am going to miss the journey, even the bumps" – Surbhi Khatri

"SelaQui will always be guarded by a black knight. I will be back”

- Aamir Faisal

"It proved to be a blessing"- Shadaab Shora

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes Courage is the quite voice at the end of the day saying,

‘I will try again tomorrow.’”

-Mary Anne

A LOOK BACK

When asked why the sad look,

"It's just the face because I’m leaving and I don’t wanna leave." – Akib Aman

"It was a good rollercoaster treat"- Naomi Zhimomi

When asked what he would miss the most.

"Dost" – Siwang Singh

"2 years in SelaQui was extraordinarily amazing"- Harsh Nangalia

When asked how she feels about the school

"I never can forget this place. After all, I met all my friends

here" – Divya Jain

Friends are Brothers

A friend here is like a brother,

Dancing with a belt of leather.

We looted each other’s tuck,

Had fun more than the seniors.

Talked till 1 in the mornin’

And slept on the same bed.

Partied during dorm prep,

And studied in the mornin’.

Studied well and got 80 percent

In SelaQui I discovered

My Best Friends, and a

Home away from home.

MRITYUNJAY MAURYA

Editorial Board

Master-in-Charge

Mr. Sharad Agarwal

Faculty Mentors

Ms. Harveen Kaur Sandhu

Ms. Priya Kulshreshth

Mr. Srikanta Goswami

Editor-in-Chief

Lipi Koyu

Executive Editors

Shreya Neogi

Nathaneal Baum

Vikranjeet Singh Mehla

Senior Correspondents

Roshny Agarwal

Dhruv Banerjee

ShauryaVeer Singh

Junior Correspondents

Bhavuk Garg

Mrityunjay Maurya

The Newbies Buzz "I didn't think I'd make it. I mean it is my first time in a boarding

school but I have already begun to like it here."

"It's always difficult to adjust to a new place, but I am learning so

much. I need to learn to adjust."

"I miss home. I have so many stories to tell them."

"I made some friends out here who I'd like to be friends with till I grow

old. It is so exciting."

"So many rules! But that is just every boarding school, right?" *giggles*

"I have started liking basketball ever since I joined this school."

"Our house mother is really nice and patient."

SUDOKU

Answers to the riddles on page 4

• A cold.

• February, it's the shortest month after all

• An alarm clock

• Breath

• A palm

MAZE

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Do you know

Your mind spends about 70% of it’s time replaying memories and creating scenarios of perfect

moments.