ISSUE 22 January 2017 xÉÔÌ£üxÉÑkÉÉ LET’S EXPLORE! NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA No one can steal it, not authority can snatch, Not divided in brothers, not heavy to carry, As you consume or spend, it increases; As you share, it expands, Education (Vidhya) is the best wealth among all the wealth anyone can have. The 5 floored climbing structure of the Explore gallery Students engaged in exploration of physical sciences- gravity. Students of class III, keenly observing a demonstration Children experiencing the unfathomable energy of water. नचोराहार्यम्नचराजहार्यम्, नभ्रातृभाज्यंनचभारकारि। व्ययेकृतेवर्धतएवनित्यं, विद्याधनंसर्वधनप्रधानम्॥ विद्याधनंसर्वधनप्रधानम्॥ NEW HORIZON VIDYA MANDIR Bhoganahalli, Bellandur Post, Behind New Horizon College Of Engineering Bangalore – 560 103 Ph: 65690701/703 Mob: 9900087732 www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in Dear Parents, Hari Om! Registration forms for admission for the academic year 2017-18 for PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG, and UKG can be downloaded from the website www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in Registration forms can also be obtained from New Horizon Vidya Mandir or New Horizon Gurukul. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. Filled in registration forms are to be submitted at New Horizon Vidya Mandir. The registration fee is Rs.500/-. Parents can take a tour of the campus after the submission of registration forms. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. Please submit the filled in registration form with the following enclosed: 1. The latest passport size photograph of the child. 2. Photocopy of the birth certificate Note: The child should have completed 1 year 11 months on 1 st June 2017 for admission to Playgroup. For admission to NURSERY, the child should have completed 2 years 8 months on 1 st June 2017, for LKG and UKG the corresponding age will be considered. NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG AND UKG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18 Principal (USHA VASUDEVAN) HINDU SPIRITUAL AND SERVICE FAIR 2016 In line with the motto of our school ‘ Sarveshaam poornam bhavathu’, students of classes VII, VIII and IX visited the ‘Hindu Spiritual and Services Fair’ held at National College Grounds, Basavanagudi, on Friday,16th December 2016. The fair and the pre-fair programs are a great leap forward in connecting Hindu spirituality to contemporary challenges. Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair provided a platform for spiritual and service organisations and also motivated, involved the public to be part of the process of social transformation. The event was organised by Hindu Spiritual and Service Foundation, Bengaluru with 6 themes as focus. They were; 1. Conserve Forest and Protect Wildlife 2. Preserve Ecology 3. Inculcate Family and Human values “Nothing beats an exciting hands-on experience to deepen learning. The magic of a field trip isn’t just the subject. It’s the break in routine and adventure that opens up children’s minds to new things”. To serve this on seeing the various things that they were going to explore. To give students better opportunities to appreciate arts, they had different activities like paint on glass, sculpting column, mixing, creating station, sand art, to name a few, to enhance the creativity of children and to boost their hand-eye co-ordination and develop their motor skills. Students who had a very good taste for Science were excited to see the ‘Rocket-off’ where they could climb up and see the entire galaxy. They were thrilled to unravel the mysteries of space. Children were also jumping with joy to play with “Bowling Ball’, ‘Build a City’ and ‘Circuits’, wherein they could explore and develop their motor skills along with sense of balance and adventure. purpose, New Horizon Gurukul Bangalore had organized a field trip for the students of standard 3,4 and 5 in December, 2016 to Girias Children’s Explorium. Children were greatly enthusiastic and overwhelmed Students in the Create zone. The mission of taking the students of Class 3, 4 and 5 of New Horizon Gurukul to Girias Children's Explorium was to provide unparalleled HAND POSITION NASAGRA MUDRA (nose tip position) Hold the fingers of the right hand in front of the face. Rest the index and middle fingers gently between the eyebrows. Both fingers should be relaxed. The thumb is above the right nostril and the ring finger above the left. The placing of the fingers control the flow of breath in the nostril by alternately pressing on the nostril, blocking the flow of breath, and then the other. NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA (psychic network purification) Sit in the comfortable meditation posture. Keep the head and spine upright. Relax the whole body and close the eyes. Adopt nasagra mudra with the right hand and place the left hand on the knee or jnana mudra. Close the right nostril with the thumb. Inhale and exhale through the left nostril 5 to 10 times The inhalation/exhalation should be normal and be aware of each breath. After 5 to 10 times release the pressure of the thumb on the right nostril and press the left nostril with the ring finger, blocking the flow of air. Inhale and exhale through the right nostril 5 to 10 times , keeping the respiration rate normal. Lower the right hand and breathe 5 to 10 times through both nostrils. This completes round one. Practice 5 rounds or for 3 to 5 minutes, making sure that there is no sound as the air passes through the nostrils. This is Technique 1. AWARENESS: PHYSICAL-On the breath and the counting MENTAL- It is easy for the mind to wander during nadi shodhana. Counting will automatically encourage the awareness to return to the practice. SPIRITUAL- On the Ajna Chakra(centre of the eyebrow) BENEFITS: • It increases vitality and lowers levels of stress and anxiety by harmonizing the pranas. • Nadi Shodhana ensures that the whole body is nourished by an extra supply of oxygen. Corbon dioxide is efficiently expelled and blood is purified of toxins. • Clarity of thought and concentration, and is recommended for those engaged in mental work • It increases vitality and lowers levels of stress and anxiety by harmonizing the pranas. It is very good for Hypertension problem and good for Children above the age of 10 years experiences through play, that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge and learning in all students. Through hands- on and engaging exhibits and programs focusing on positively impacting the development in students, inspiring a journey of life long learning & ultimately enriching lives was achieved. 4. Sustain Environment 5. Foster Women’s Honour 6. Instill Patriotism These values constituted the thematic pillars of the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair. The fair enabled the students to experience the real beauty and essence of Hinduism and inculcate service motive among them. Apart from showing various charitable works rendered by Hindu spiritual organisations, the fair educated the students about the importance of preserving forests and ecology for sustainable environment, promoting patriotism, and respecting parents, teachers and women.
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P A G E 1I S S U E 2 2
I S S U E 2 2 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 7
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nADI SHODHAnA pRAnAYAMA
No one can steal it, not authority can snatch,Not divided in brothers, not heavy to carry,
As you consume or spend, it increases; As you share, it expands,
Education (Vidhya) is the best wealth among all the wealth anyone can have.
The 5 fl oored climbing structure of the Explore gallery
Students engaged in exploration of physical sciences- gravity.Students of class III, keenly observing a demonstration
Children experiencing the unfathomable energy of water.
NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG AND UKG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
Dear Parents,
Hari Om!
Registration forms for admission for the academic year 2017-18 for PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG, and UKG can be downloaded from the website www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in
Registration forms can also be obtained from New Horizon Vidya Mandir or New Horizon Gurukul. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Filled in registration forms are to be submitted at New Horizon Vidya Mandir.
The registration fee is Rs.500/-. Parents can take a tour of the campus after the submission of registration forms. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Please submit the filled in registration form with the following enclosed:
1. The latest passport size photograph of the child. 2. Photocopy of the birth certificate
Note: The child should have completed 1 year 11 months on 1st June 2017 for admission to Playgroup. For admission to NURSERY, the child should have completed 2 years 8 months on 1st June 2017, for LKG and UKG the corresponding age will be considered.
Principal (USHA VASUDEVAN)
NEW HORIZON VIDYA MANDIR Bhoganahalli, Bellandur Post, Behind New Horizon College Of Engineering
NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG AND UKG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
Dear Parents,
Hari Om!
Registration forms for admission for the academic year 2017-18 for PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG, and UKG can be downloaded from the website www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in
Registration forms can also be obtained from New Horizon Vidya Mandir or New Horizon Gurukul. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Filled in registration forms are to be submitted at New Horizon Vidya Mandir.
The registration fee is Rs.500/-. Parents can take a tour of the campus after the submission of registration forms. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Please submit the filled in registration form with the following enclosed:
1. The latest passport size photograph of the child. 2. Photocopy of the birth certificate
Note: The child should have completed 1 year 11 months on 1st June 2017 for admission to Playgroup. For admission to NURSERY, the child should have completed 2 years 8 months on 1st June 2017, for LKG and UKG the corresponding age will be considered.
Principal (USHA VASUDEVAN)
NEW HORIZON VIDYA MANDIR Bhoganahalli, Bellandur Post, Behind New Horizon College Of Engineering
NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG AND UKG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
Dear Parents,
Hari Om!
Registration forms for admission for the academic year 2017-18 for PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG, and UKG can be downloaded from the website www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in
Registration forms can also be obtained from New Horizon Vidya Mandir or New Horizon Gurukul. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Filled in registration forms are to be submitted at New Horizon Vidya Mandir.
The registration fee is Rs.500/-. Parents can take a tour of the campus after the submission of registration forms. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Please submit the filled in registration form with the following enclosed:
1. The latest passport size photograph of the child. 2. Photocopy of the birth certificate
Note: The child should have completed 1 year 11 months on 1st June 2017 for admission to Playgroup. For admission to NURSERY, the child should have completed 2 years 8 months on 1st June 2017, for LKG and UKG the corresponding age will be considered.
Principal (USHA VASUDEVAN)
NEW HORIZON VIDYA MANDIR Bhoganahalli, Bellandur Post, Behind New Horizon College Of Engineering
NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG AND UKG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
Dear Parents,
Hari Om!
Registration forms for admission for the academic year 2017-18 for PLAYGROUP, NURSERY, LKG, and UKG can be downloaded from the website www.newhorizonvidyamandir.in
Registration forms can also be obtained from New Horizon Vidya Mandir or New Horizon Gurukul. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Filled in registration forms are to be submitted at New Horizon Vidya Mandir.
The registration fee is Rs.500/-. Parents can take a tour of the campus after the submission of registration forms. The timings are: - 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
Please submit the filled in registration form with the following enclosed:
1. The latest passport size photograph of the child. 2. Photocopy of the birth certificate
Note: The child should have completed 1 year 11 months on 1st June 2017 for admission to Playgroup. For admission to NURSERY, the child should have completed 2 years 8 months on 1st June 2017, for LKG and UKG the corresponding age will be considered.
Principal (USHA VASUDEVAN)
HInDu SpIRITuAL AnD SERVIcE FAIR 2016In line with the motto of our school ‘ Sarveshaam poornam bhavathu’, students of classes VII, VIII and IX visited the ‘Hindu Spiritual and Services Fair’ held at National College Grounds, Basavanagudi, on Friday,16th December 2016.
The fair and the pre-fair programs are a great leap forward in connecting Hindu spirituality to contemporary challenges. Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair provided a platform for spiritual and service organisations and also motivated, involved the public to be part of the process of social transformation. The event was organised by Hindu Spiritual and Service Foundation, Bengaluru with 6 themes as focus. They were;
1. Conserve Forest and Protect Wildlife2. Preserve Ecology3. Inculcate Family and Human values
“Nothing beats an exciting hands-on experience to deepen learning. The magic of a fi eld trip isn’t just the subject. It’s the break in routine and adventure that opens up children’s minds to new things”. To serve this
on seeing the various things that they were going to explore. To give students better opportunities to appreciate arts, they had different activities like paint on glass, sculpting column, mixing, creating station, sand art, to name a few, to enhance the creativity of children and to boost their hand-eye co-ordination and develop their motor skills. Students who had a very good taste for Science were excited to see the ‘Rocket-off’ where they could climb up and see the entire galaxy. They were thrilled to unravel the mysteries of space. Children were also jumping with joy to play with “Bowling Ball’, ‘Build a City’ and ‘Circuits’, wherein they could explore and develop their motor skills along with sense of balance and adventure.
purpose, New Horizon Gurukul Bangalore had organized a fi eld trip for the students of standard 3,4 and 5 in December, 2016 to Girias Children’s Explorium. Children were greatly enthusiastic and overwhelmed
Students in the Create zone.
The mission of taking the students of Class 3, 4 and 5 of New Horizon Gurukul to Girias Children's Explorium was to provide unparalleled
HAND POSITION NASAGRA MUDRA (nose tip position)
Hold the fi ngers of the right hand in front of the face.Rest the index and middle fi ngers gently between the eyebrows. Both fi ngers should be relaxed.
The thumb is above the right nostril and the ring fi nger above
the left. The placing of the fi ngers control the fl ow of breath in the nostril by alternately pressing on the nostril, blocking the fl ow of breath, and then the other.NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA (psychic network purifi cation)Sit in the comfortable meditation posture.Keep the head and spine upright.Relax the whole body and close the eyes.Adopt nasagra mudra with the right hand and place the left hand on the knee or jnana mudra.Close the right nostril with the thumb.Inhale and exhale through the left nostril 5 to 10 timesThe inhalation/exhalation should be normal and be aware of each breath.After 5 to 10 times release the pressure of the thumb on the right nostril and press the left nostril with the ring fi nger, blocking the fl ow of air.Inhale and exhale through the right nostril 5 to 10 times , keeping the respiration rate normal.Lower the right hand and breathe 5 to 10 times through both nostrils.This completes round one.Practice 5 rounds or for 3 to 5 minutes, making sure that there is no sound as the air passes through the nostrils. This is Technique 1.AWARENESS: PHYSICAL-On the breath and the countingMENTAL- It is easy for the mind to wander during nadi shodhana. Counting will automatically encourage the awareness to return to the practice.SPIRITUAL- On the Ajna Chakra(centre of the eyebrow)BENEFITS: • It increases vitality and lowers levels of stress
and anxiety by harmonizing the pranas.• Nadi Shodhana ensures that the whole body is
nourished by an extra supply of oxygen. Corbon dioxide is effi ciently expelled and blood is purifi ed of toxins.
• Clarity of thought and concentration, and is recommended for those engaged in mental work
• It increases vitality and lowers levels of stress and anxiety by harmonizing the pranas.
It is very good for Hypertension problem and good for Children above the age of 10 years
experiences through play, that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge and learning in all students. Through hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs
focusing on positively impacting the development in students, inspiring a journey of life long learning & ultimately enriching lives was achieved.
These values constituted the thematic pillars of the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair.
The fair enabled the students to experience the real beauty and essence of Hinduism and inculcate service motive among them. Apart from showing various charitable works rendered by Hindu spiritual organisations, the fair educated the students about the importance of preserving forests and ecology for sustainable environment, promoting patriotism, and respecting parents, teachers and women.
P A G E 2 I S S U E 2 2
MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME
The unending beaches, the pristine beauty of the seascape, its mystical hills and groves, the rhythmic pounding of the sea, its swaying palms - all make Goa a fairytale land for the traveller.
Two buses with 66 tenth graders and 4 teachers departed for Goa at 10.00 pm on 15th of December, 2016. We reached at about 12.00 pm the next day; exhausted, worn out but still holding onto the fire Goa had sparked in our souls. Soon after we finished with our check –in and lunch, we headed to the Bom Jesus Basilica, perhaps Goa's most famous church. Though it is partially in ruins, it is still a model of simplicity and elegance, and a fine example of Jesuit architecture
Before heading to our next stop, the Miramar beach, we stopped at the souvenir shops near Mangueshi Temple.
The beaches here instill a sense of freedom like nothing you’d have felt before. Students and teachers were alike exuberant and cherished the time spent on the fine silvery sand. The sky just before sunset was a picture worth a thousand words - a blaze of color - oranges, pearly pinks, vibrant purple. Goa and party are synonymous. So, it is impossible for us to not have our own version of a soirée. Gurukulites partied real hard with dance and music at the DJ night. The DJ was so happy to see such an exemplary group, that he played beyond the time allotted for us.
At Mira Mar Beach Enjoying the snacks at Tropicana Spice Plantation
Students in front of Basilica of Bom Jesus
Students at the Tropicana Spice Plantation
Day Two began with a tour to the ‘Tropicana Spice plantation’, around 5km north of Ponda. It had to be accessed via a wooden bridge across a lake. We were welcomed with a refreshing Kokum drink. Thereafter, the students were divided into two groups for a detailed 35 minute tour around the plantation. Their guides took us on a refreshing walk around the plantation, regaling with information on various spices and there medicinal values. Black pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Peri Peri Chillies, Coriander, Coffee, Jackfruit, Custard were some of the exquisite plants seen at Tropical Spice Plantation. At the end of the tour, each of us had a spine-chilling soothing experience when a big
spoon of cold water mixed with some spice oil was poured on our spinal cord right from the back upper neck. The tour was followed by a simple yet tasty lunch, served in traditional palm leaf plates.On returning from the plantation, we hit the beach again. Perhaps, this was where we made the most treasured memories. Students enjoyed playing volleyball and football on the beach. Students of X C proved through their ‘Aryan Mermaid’, that Sand Art was also their forte. The students spent a sleepless night on the 17th of December. Dance, music, dumb charades, games, endless chit-chatting and black coffee kept them awake till early wee hours.The 18th of December morning - the end of good times, a million memories, an epic trip, awesome people, serenity, craziness, stupidity and a thousand other emotions rushing in all at once to create a cocktail of feelings. Though inexplicable, it beautifully sums up what this trip meant to each one of us.
Teacher-in-charge
SOuL SpAcE
With the recent demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes and the introduction of 2000 rupee notes, and the media constantly talking about it, it suddenly triggered in my mind as to how much in today’s life everything revolves around money. Apart from the fact that today money makes the world go around, it also emphasizes on the fact that numbers are so important to us!Just imagine if numbers had not been there! What would our world look like! And it strikes you hard, that actually numbers make the world go around! Or is it that world is nothing but numbers?You get up at 5 O’clock in the morning; you have 1 glass of milk with 2 spoons of sugar. There are 30 children in your class, 9 periods in a day, today’s date is 14th November, your father’s car runs 30 Km every day, you play basketball and your score is 23, one can go on and on… No wonder that, and then Galileo said -The laws of Nature are written in the language of mathematics... When Galileo wrote these words he was not exaggerating even a little bit, for the great sages of ancient India had already discovered this. Be it ancient religious rituals, cosmology, architecture, aviation science or planetary systems, they had already found math everywhere and had used it in the in depth study of nature.From zero to infinity, everything is nothing but numbers.These great sages were not just rishis meditating in the forest, thinking of the all-pervading Brahman, they were great scientists who were discovering the universe and inventing ways of understanding it.Aryabhatta one of the great mathematicians of ancient India, wrote a text on astronomy and an unparalleled treatise on mathematics called Aryabhatiyam. He formulated the process of calculating the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. Aryabhatta was the first to proclaim that the earth is round, it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space – 1,000 years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory.
Acharya Bharadwaja authored the Yantra Sarvasva which includes astonishing and outstanding discoveries in aviation science, space science and flying machines.In his treatise Siddhant Shiromani Bhaskaracharya writes on planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the Surya Siddhant, he makes a note on the force of gravity: “Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to this attraction.” Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton.The concept of zero is referred to as shunya in the early Sanskrit texts and it is also explained in the Pingala’s Chandah Sutra (200 AD). In the Brahma Phuta Siddhanta of Brahmagupta (400-500 AD), the zero is lucidly explained.Vedic texts have mentioned large numbers like Ayuta(ten thousand), Niyuta (hundred thousand), Prayuta (million), Arbuda (ten million), etc. Without the knowledge of zero and decimal system, such numbers could not be used.The Vedic Sulbasutras very clearly describe the pythagorian triplets. Aryabhatta has worked on quadratic equations and trigonometry.The concept of infinity was also known during Vedic times. They were aware of the basic mathematical properties of infinity and had several words for the concept; chief being ananta, purnam, aditi and asamkhyata. Isopanisad says:purnamadah purnamidam purnât purnamudacyatepurnâsya purnamadaya purnamevâvasishyateFrom infinity is born infinity.When infinity is taken out of infinity,Only infinity is left over.The Atharva Veda states that -Infinity can come out of infinity only and infinity is left over from infinity after operations on it.Did you know that a Sutra can hide the value of Pi? (A sutra is a rule or an aphorism)Read this sutra:
SLOkA cOMpETITIOn
Every year 10th of December is celebrated as the Gita Jayanti and the entire month is observed as Gita month. National Institute of Value Education conducted an inter-section Bhagavad-gita sloka chanting competition across all classes in New Horizon Gurukul during the months of November-December to celebrate Gita Jayanti.Children took part in the competition with great
enthusiasm in group as well as in the individual categories. Nearly 1000 children took part in the preliminary round out of which 300 students made it to the finals. There was a stiff competition in the finals as the judges found it very tough to decide the winners and runners-up. Winners were awarded medals in the presence of Ms.Sheela Balamurali, Principal, New Horizon Gurukul.
P A G E 2 I S S U E 2 2
Zero to infinity
gopi bhagya madhuvratasrngiso dadhi sandhigakhala jivita khatavagala hala rasandaraWhile this verse is a type of petition to Krishna, when learning it one can also learn the value of pi/10 (i.e. the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter divided by 10) to 32 decimal places. It has a self-contained master-key for extending the evaluation to any number of decimal places.The translation is as follows:O Lord anointed with the yogurt of the milkmaids’ worship (Krishna), O savior of the fallen, please protect me. By using the katapayadi system of coding, this verse directly yields the decimal equivalent of pi divided by 10: pi/10 = 0.31415926535897932384626433832792.Thus, while offering praise to Godhead in devotion, by this method one can also add to memory, significant truths.Vedic cosmology is full of mathematical calculations. The concept of multiverse which is a recent development in the field of modern cosmology, has been accepted in our Vedas long ago.
Science writers Carl Sagan and Fritjof Capra have pointed out similarities between the latest scientific understanding of the age of the universe, and the Hindu concept of a "day and night of Brahma", which is much closer to the current known age of the universe than other creation views. The days and nights of Brahma post a view of the universe that is divinely created, and is not strictly evolutionary, but an ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth of the universe. Carl Sagan says:The Sanathana dharma is the only one of the world's great faiths dedicated to the idea that the Cosmos itself undergoes an immense, indeed an infinite, number of deaths and rebirths. It is the only dharma in which time scales correspond to those of modern scientific cosmology. Its cycles run from our ordinary day and night to a day and night of Brahma, 8.64 billion years long, longer than the age of the Earth or the Sun and about half the time since the Big Bang.So next time you score good marks in any of the subjects, you buy an ice-cream in a shop or just gaze at the stars in the sky and count them, don’t forget to thank all those great sages who have made life so easy for us today!
The prize winners of Sloka Chanting competition with the coordinators of Value Education.
The force of the wind on Neptune is so high that it breaks the sound barrier.Metal falls like snow on Venus.Venus spins backward in the opposite direction.An astronaut can be up to 2 inches taller on returning from space .The cartilege discs in the spine expand in the absence of gravity.According to astronauts, space smells like steered steak, hot metal and welding fumes. Amisha kohli 5 H
Answers. 1. Footsteps 2. Your name. 3. Your breath 4. Race car 5.Time. 6 . The letter 'w'
1. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?
2. What belongs to you but others use more of it?
3. What is harder to catch the faster you run ?
4. Which vehicle is spelled the same forward and backward ?
5. What fl ies without wings?6. What is the end of a rainbow?
Use Plus (+), Minus(-), Multiplication (x) and Division (/)
Operators to replace * and solve the following equations
Public Speaking and Group Discussion Workshop Vedic Mathematics WorkshopWorkshops were conducted by Ms Neelu Maini from the Deccan Herald team on 14th and 15th December for students of Grade VII-X of New Horizon Gurukul on public speaking and group discussion.
She emphasized that knowledge, speaking skills and confi dence are the main requisites for an effective speaker. If the speaker is stressed, then he/she won’t be able to perform well. On the other hand if the speaker believes in himself/herself, then public speaking and group discussions will be easy.
It was a self- motivating workshop for the students.
Ms Sreedevi Padaki from The Deccan Herald conducted a workshop on Vedic Mathematics for the students of Grade Three and Four of New Horizon Gurukul School on 13th, 14th and 15th December. In the Vedic system 'diffi cult' problems or huge sums can often be solved immediately by the Vedic method. These striking and beautiful methods are just a part of a complete system of mathematics which is far more systematic than the modern 'system'. Vedic Mathematics manifests the coherent and unifi ed structure of mathematics and the methods are complementary, direct and easy.Ms Sreedevi taught the children how to do multiplication by 11 using Vedic Maths. The students found the technique very simple and easy.The workshop was well appreciated by the students.
275 million new stars are born everyday.If you would compress the earth down to the size of a marble it would collapse in on itself and become a black hole.It rains diamonds on Neptune and Uranus.Our galaxy contains 2 billion planets like Earth.Saturn rings are made primarily of water ice mixed with dust and other chemicals.
Debate is the activity that brings art of reading, thinking and speaking together in one place. It is one of the academic activities that give students creative room to express what they feel. The Inter house Debate competition for the standard V to X was held on 1st and 2nd December, 2016.The format of the debate was a bit different. Two students from each house had to debate for and against the topic and each team was allowed to ask two questions for the rebuttal by the team’s panel members. Following were the topics of the debate :Grade : V & VI : Should students be allowed to use mobile devices in class? Grade : VII & VIII :Modern technology has increased material wealth but not happiness Grade : IX & X :The End justifi es the Means It was very evident that the teams were well prepared. They used various skills like overstatement, defi nition, irony etc. to convince the audience. The participants, armed with statistics and data made their arguments more emphatic with their right facial expressions, body movement and gestures. All the four teams exhibited great oratorical skills.Following are the winners:
GRADE IX – X ANANYA PATHAK (BHEEM HOUSE)GRADE VII-VIII ASHMITA (EKLAVYA HOUSE),GRADE V- VI AKSHITHA (BHEEM HOUSE)Bheem House was adjudged as the Best House in the debate competition.
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Chief Editor:Ms. Sheela Balamurali
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Gurukulites bring laurels!!1. Students of New Horizon Gurukul, participated in the CBSE Regional Level
Science Exhibition- 2016 , conducted at Sri Vidya Kendra- The Smart School Magadi Road, Bangalore. The school presented two exhibits.
The fi rst exhibit made by Master Harsh N Dudhe, X B and Master Keshav Krishna Kumar, X B - a model of ‘ Unmanned Railway Crossing System’, under the category of Transport and Communication has qualifi ed for National Level CBSE Science Exhibition.
The second exhibit by Master Sanjay Kumar P U, X C and Master Aniridh N S, IX A was on ‘NET Zero Energy’ under the theme of innovations in renewable resources for sustainable environment.
The students were felicitated during the morning assembly by Principal, Mrs Sheela Balamurali.
2, Aarohan inter school competition Students of New Horizon Gurukul participated in two days inter-school
competition organised by Amrita College of Engineering. The students showcased best of their skills and competed neck to neck with the students from other schools.
Master Parag Ganesh Tijare (VIII A )and Master Adithya G Jain (VIII B) of New Horizon Gurukul bagged III prize in ROBO RELAY event and were awarded with attractive cash prize of Rs.2000. each.ROBO RELAY is one such event in Junior category where two teams of students from different schools had to compete with each other on a given arena using blue tooth controlled robots.The winning team was eligible to the second round , wherein they had to make their own automobiles with the provided resources. The team fi nishing the lap in the least time was dec lared as a winner.Vedang Bhupesh Nadarkarni ( IX D) won III prize in the Science Olympiad and won a cash prize of Rs.3000/-Hearty congratulations to all participants.
Play is simple, yet also profound. Play builds the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Over the past few decades, researchers in the fi elds of education and child psychology have amassed signifi cant evidence for the necessity of play in children’s lives. As children play, they also develop critical, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills. Playing presents children with a particularly strong opportunity for growth because it meets the needs of the individual child. All domains of children’s development –cognitive, social, emotional, and physical – are intricately intertwined. Playing benefi ts each of these skills in direct and indirect ways. Cognitive Skills
It improves memory and stimulates the growth of the cerebral cortex
Playing and exploring trigger the secretion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a substance essential for the growth of brain cells
It increases the fl ow of blood to the brain. The blood delivers oxygen and glucose, which the brain needs for heightened alertness and mental focus
It increases the size of basal ganglia, a key part of the brain that aids in
Students of New Horizon Gurukul, actively participating in the debate competition
Art ManiaLandscape painting, also known as landscape art, is the depiction in art of landscapes – natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. Herein the main subject is a wide view – with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. In other works, landscape backgrounds for fi gures can still form an important part of the work. Sky is almost always included in the view, and weather is often an element of the composition. Landscape in this context does not strictly mean wide-open vistas or mountain ranges. Types of Landscape Paintings also include cityscapes, seascapes and waterscapes - basically anything that is found in physical geography.ncidentally, most landscapes are painted in a horizontal format, meaning the length of the canvas is greater than its height. If you've ever wondered why your computer's printer has both "portrait" (height greater than width) and "landscape" (vice-versa) settings, there is your answer.
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skills, and a more positive self-image.Socio-emotional Socio-emotional growth can be seen in children’s ability to interact with others, negotiate, and compromise. They also practice strategies to cope with fear, anger, and frustration. When children have the chance to direct their own learning through play, they are able to address their own immediate and developmental needs and fi nd activities that are most conducive to their individual learning styles. They learn to have confi dence in their ability to solve a problem, and they become resilient in the face of a challenge.Social Play with PeersBy providing children with the opportunity to exert greater control over their situation, playing with peers sets up a robust context for the development of the whole child, including benefi ts to cognitive, social, and emotional development. In contrast to parent-child relationships in which parents are typically in charge, peer interactions have a relatively even distribution of power. While playing among peers, children jointly establish the rules of the game (e.g., “We’re building a bridge,” “I’ll be the princess, you can be the dragon”) and in doing so they practice the skills of planning, negotiation, and co-operation. As they navigate their way, children learn how their own desires may differ from those of another child, how to advocate for their own ideas, how to deal with frustration, how work in a group, and how to respond in socially appropriate ways. The diverse skills that children gain through social play with peers help them feel competent in social situations, while also contributing to cognitive and emotional growth. ADHD (Attention-Defi cit / Hyperactivity Disorder) and PlayChildren with ADHD often have diffi culties in school like an inability to sit still for long periods of time, to follow classroom rules, and to attend to assignments. In addition, their behavior may be off-putting to peers, possibly resulting in social rejection. Researchers have shown direct behavioral effects of play on ADHD. Providing ample play opportunities may help improve the success of ADHD treatment, especially in regards to social successInspiring athletes with ADHDCammiGranato: Olympic gold and silver medalist, women's hockey "My success in sports forced me to deal with ADHD."Justin Gatlin: Co-holder of the world's record in the 100-meter sprint
maintaining attention and “executive control” or the ability to co-ordinate actions and thoughts crisply
Children learn and practice cognitive skills including language, problem solving, creativity, and self-regulationMotor skills To perform well in school, children must do many things that require their mind and muscles to work together as a team. In fact, all communication skills—reading, writing, speaking, and gesturing are motor-based abilitiesWe often think of them strictly as academic skills, but for example, in learning to write, a child must not only know the alphabet and understand how words are formed by combining letters but also translate that knowledge into action by gripping, moving, and stabilizing a pencil while using perception (sight) to adjust her / his movements in order to create the correct pattern.Participation in perceptual-motor activities enables students to develop greater levels of body control and encourages greater effort in all areas of the school curriculum. Young students who possess adequate perceptual-motor skills enjoy better co-ordination, greater body awareness, stronger intellectual
"Nothing could stop me - not even ADD."Michael Phelps: Swimmer Michael Phelps racked up 14 gold medals at the Athens and Beijing Olympics. But swimming isn't just a winning sport for Phelps; it's a way for him to cope with his ADHD.ConclusionUnfortunately, the play experience for today’s child is often quite different from that of their parents. With the ever expanding infl uence of electronic media including TV, videos, video games and the internet, children are spending much of their time being passively entertained or minimally interacting by way of a keyboard or control pad with an electronic device.Today, children’s lives are more and more contained and controlled by small apartments, high stakes academic instruction ,schedules, tense, tired and overworked parents and by fewer opportunities to be children .Parents are more afraid of letting children roam in a world of heavy traffi c, violence, and report of missing children, than they were twenty years ago. Boundaries for kids used to be measured by blocks or by miles, now the boundaries for most children are the front yard. For many children, the only outdoor play that they receive is at adult managed sporting event.Play can be fun, challenging and enjoyable for both adults and children. By helping children to take part in different types of games on their own and with others, and by providing a well-resourced play environment inside and outside, adults can greatly enrich the learning opportunities that playing provides.
The power of play in a child’s Development - By Resource centre team
