Sparsh - Ed.13 Vol.3

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Principal’s Address






SIS– Through the Lens






Glimpses of Art work






Creative Space-Kindergarten







Achievements






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From The Principal’s Desk





Family is the basic social unit and the most important influence of a child. As
Michael J Fox said it aptly, “Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.”
Families are like branches on a tree, growing in different directions, taking
different shapes and forms but under a single root.


Value can be defined as the quality, quantity, worth of a thing, but family values
are the age-old traditional, cultural, moral, ethical values, ideas beliefs and
practices followed in a systematic way by our predecessors and passed down to
the GEN. NEXT with all dignity and respect.


In olden days, the male member of the house was the only breadwinner of the
family. Mother stayed indoors, helping their wards to do their daily chores.
After finishing their homework children used to go out for playing with
neighbours, which was their only entertainment. They prayed together, worked
together, dined together. Festivals were celebrated with great pomp, splendor,
and fervor and with the active participation of dear and near ones.



However, in this fast-paced life and e-tech era both parents have to work to
support the monetary needs of the family. They are constrained by time to
teach the very basics of family values and discipline to their kids. Children
resort to mobile phones and video gaming as hobbies and slowly get addicted to
internet, surfing the forbidden sites. Thus starts the erosion of moral and
cultural values.


Let me sum up this. Due to the negative impact of technological advancement, we
have allowed technology to rob us of our time, energy, money and to some
extend our family values and culture and became slaves to modern amenities.
Technology if used judiciously is a boon to humankind. Let us all strive together
to use the technological advancement in a befitting way to society so that it
doesn’t take away from us our cultural and family values which we preserve for
our posterities for a better and beautiful world.


Mr. Mahesh Iyer

Principal


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Earth Day

Department of Science at Smart Indian School organized Earth Day on 21st April
2022.On the occasion of the Earth Day, activities pertaining to the theme for Earth
Day 2022 ‘Invest in Nature’ were organized with a view to sensitize the children
about the conservation of natural resources and to motivate them to do their bit
towards making their planet even more beautiful.

Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Principal, Smart Indian School addressed the gathering. He
reminded everyone that Greenery; not only heals the mind and body but also the
whole of humanity is comforted. The activity included handing over of pothos to the
class principals and monitors from grades 1- 12, where the children will nurture and
water the plants in their classrooms. The greenery in each classroom will definitely
encourage the children to develop their interest towards nature and plants and
reduce stress and increase their attention level.

Vice Principal Ms. Albin Daisy, KG Supervisor Ms. Rajni Menon, Senior Academic
Coordinator Ms. Saritha, Primary Academic Coordinator Ms. Thushara were among
the other invited guests. The event in charge Ms. Jitha Chandran coordinated the
day’s event.
































































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Colour Day:





























































































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English Language and World Book Day

Ruskin Bond has rightly said that books are the keys to the ‘Kings’ Treasuries’ and without
the knowledge of English it is not possible to have access to this.
Smart Indian School celebrated English Language and World Book Day on Thursday, 21st
April 2022.
English language not only adds a touch of convenience to communication in general but has
been a gateway of art in the form of literature of lots of writers around the globe. This
day marks the birth and death anniversary of the great English poet and playwright
William Shakespeare. It is an occasion to pay tribute to books and authors. On account of
English Language and World Book Day, English department organised different activities
for the students at SIS.
Children of grades one and two had a fashion show based on their favourite storybook
characters. It was a wonderful treat to see them walk the ramp dressed up as their
favourite character. Grades three to five were engaged in decorating the bulletin boards
with quotations, sketch of characters, storybook cover pages, and pictures of famous
authors. Students of grades six to twelve attended a webinar by Dr. Sajo Jose on the
‘Pragmatic Uses of English Language’. The programme that started at 8.15 am on the Zoom
platform captivated the young minds and concluded with engrossing speeches by Principal
and Vice Principal.




























































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Eid and May Day Celebrations

Smart Indian School celebrated Eid and May Day on 28th April at 10:30 a.m.

Eid ul Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of Islamic
calendar, at the completion of Ramadan, the Islamic Holy month of fasting. This fast
is meant to achieve purity of body and peace of mind. The Eid ul Fitr is a joyous day,
it is a true ‘Thanksgiving Day’ for all Muslims. On this day they show their real joy
for health, strength, and opportunities in life.

International Workers’ Day is a celebration of the international movement that
occurs on May Day. The grand ceremony commenced by singing the Kuwait National
Anthem followed by the Holy Quran recitation.

The sponsor Mr. Ali Judian Al Rasheedi and the chairman of Bhavans Middle East
Mr. N.K Ramachandran Menon were the chief guests of the programme. The school
principal Mr. Mahesh Iyer addressed the gathering and conveyed the Eid message.
Eid is a festival of peace, charity, and love. SIS joined hands to make it a
remarkable day to appreciate and respect the drivers and maids by providing them
groceries and food items. The chief guests handed over the groceries to them.
These groceries and food items were contributed by the students.The GCC Bhavans
interschool Quran recitation competition winners were awarded with prizes and
certificates. Video presentation on the importance on Eid was displayed. The little
dancers of the school stole the hearts of the audience with their thrilling
performance.
























































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Odyssey- Award Ceremony

“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and cross your comfortable
limits.”
The much-awaited prize distribution for Odyssey 2022 was conducted on April 2,
2022, to felicitate the students and parents on their accomplishments in Odyssey-
The talent hunt. This day allowed us to formally recognize our students and their
parents for their achievements and contributions to school life.
Chairman Mr. N.K. Ramachandran Menon and Principal Mr. Mahesh Iyer together lit
the lamp to mark the beginning of the auspicious day, followed by an exhilarating
and scintillating invocation dance. Vice Principal Ms. Albin Daisy and K.G. Supervisor
Ms. Rajni Menon were also present. All the teachers, students, and guardians joined
the gathering with immense joy. The program began at 11:00 a.m.
The most anticipated moment arrived when the awards, trophies and certificates
for Odyssey, National Maths Wizard and KBC were to be distributed by Chairman
and Principal among the students and parents. The incredible show was headed and
hosted by diligent teachers Rekha Raveendran, Hiral Dabhi and Preksha Rajpura.

































































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'Sanskrithi 2022'- a Cultural Festival and World Art Day

'Sanskrithi 2022' - A Cultural Festival was held at Smart Indian School on
14th April calling for the glory of India's diversity.

The festival aimed to introduce the students to the various religious, cultural
and harvest festivals and different nationalities, languages, cultures and
customs celebrated in the country during April. The event was organized as part
of the year-long project 'Know more about India'.
Mahesh Iyer, Principal, Smart Indian School, addressed a special assembly on
the occasion in addition to Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu- the Tamil New Year,
Ugadi- the Andhra-Telangana festival, GudiPadhwa- the Maharashtrian festival,
Baisakhi- the festival of Punjab, the celebration of Bisu in the eastern states of
Mizoram, Tripura and Assam, Poyla Baisakhi of the West Bengal and Easter of
the Christian community.He pointed out that the sum of all celebrations and
rituals is the unity of hearts in his message highlighting
‘ UNITY IN DIVERSITY’. Students and teachers welcomed guests with
traditional costumes and local cuisines.
An exhibition of paintings by students was also held as part of World Art Day.
The 'Easter Egg' painting competition and the school-level chess tournament
organized by the Physical Education department were also held on the same day.



























































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Save Soil Webinar

Save soil – webinar was conducted on 9th April 2022 at 9 a.m. The webinar was
conducted to invoke a conscious approach to saving soil and the planet as part of an
international movement. The movement's main objective is to develop policies that
revitalize ecology and soil.
The webinar was conducted in a successful collaborative effort by Smart Indian
School, Kuwait, with Isha Home School, Coimbatore. The webinar commenced with
a welcome speech by Smart Indian School Principal Mr. Mahesh Iyer. The
interactive session 'Discover The World Under Your Feet' was conducted in the
Zoom auditorium.
The Chairman of Bhavans Middle East Mr. Ramachandran Menon, The Vice
chairman Mr. Sooraj Ramachandran, and the Director Ms. Divya Rajesh
Ramachandran wished the best to the project supported by the NCCD, GCF, UNEP.
The 12th-grade students and volunteers of the Save Soil Movement from Isha
Home School, Vaibhav Nair and Diksha Vinod, reflected their vast insight,
experience and knowledge on the topic and emphasized the importance of saving
soil. Student Volunteers discussed and shared their views on Soil Extinction,
Climate Change, Healthy and Unhealthy Soil, Water Scarcity, and farmer's
livelihood. They reminded everyone that It is not too late to start this mission to
Save our Soil. The students, teachers and parents of Smart Indian School
attended the webinar. They were involved keenly in the Q&A session at the end of
the webinar.
















































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Cartoon Day

Sometimes the smallest of things take up the most space in your heart and
watching cartoons surely fits into that category. There is no denial that
certainly happiness is a day on the couch and watching cartoons.

The mentors of Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Preschool planned out a
‘Cartoon Day’ celebration for their kindergarteners at school through which they
wished to project that our little children are just superheroes in disguise. The
famous take away from cartoons, “You are much stronger than you think you
are” and “You always had a warrior in you’, resonated the kindergarten corridors.
Children on this day came dressed up as their beloved cartoon personality and
spoke volumes on the personified fictional character. It was fun watching kids
emulating some of their favourites. The kindergartners coloured, painted, and
even did a collage on pictures of a few cartoon characters.


































































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Eid -Ul -Fitr Mubarak

Festivals are perceived as important part of education as they can help to create
a sense of oneness. Celebration of festivals bring students closer to customs and
traditions.
Eid-ul-fitr was celebrated by Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Preschool
with the purpose to enlighten the students about the spirit of festival.

Our little ones greeted each other ‘EID Mubarak’ with love and affection. They
also made adorable Eid Mubarak cards for their parents. Children were
encouraged to share food among their friends thus imbibing in children the
message of love and brotherhood in the young minds.





































































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International Family Day

“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great
heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter”. ---- Brad Henry
International Family Day is celebrated every year on May 15. In 1993 the UN
General Assembly proclaimed the day to provide the importance of families and
promote awareness of issues relating to families and come close together and
celebrate the essence of being a family.

The kindergarteners at Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Preschool
celebrated the International Family Day with great enthusiasm. The day started
with the teachers explaining the meaning of being a family and the sense of
belongingness and a unique identity that the family provides to each one of us.
The children expressed their feelings by singing songs and talking affectionately
about their families and how they spend quality time together by doing different
activities. The children of KG1 children did a coloring activity depicting their
family members whereas KG2 children were asked to draw a family picture, label
them and talk about them. It was a day filled with fun and excitement, children
enjoyed each and every moment of it.


























































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International Nurse’s Day
Best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, and that’s
exactly what nurses around the world do. To celebrate their hard work and to
make this generation aware of our unseen hero’s, International Nurse Day was
celebrated at Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill School.
The students of KG1 made a Nurse’s hat while the KG2 children made a thankyou
card and presented it to the school nurse as a token of their appreciation.

Students really enjoyed the activity and were super happy to know more about
nurses since most of the children aspire to become nurse in the future.










































































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Investiture Ceremony

Smart Indian School Conducts Investiture ceremony of the Supreme Council members. The
newly elected Supreme Council of Students was sworn in on Wednesday 18 May 2022.
Principal Mahesh Iyer administered the oath of office to the council members.
The guests were received by the BSS Cadets by giving the Guard of Honor. This was
followed by a march past of the newly elected Council members and the House Captains.
Public events began after the Kuwait national anthem and recitation of the Holy Quran.
Nabil Gumaa and Altaf Jasem Hayat, Acting Presidents of the Private Schools of the
Government of Kuwait, presided over the grand ceremony, which took place on Wednesday,
May 18th in the school auditorium.
Bhavans Middle East Chairman NK Ramachandran Menon presided and spoke at the function.
He opined that such opportunities are practical to cultivate civic awareness and a sense of
responsibility in students. Ashwanth Reagan, Head Boy of the school, and Janet Joanna
George, Head Girl of the school, spoke on behalf of the newly elected council. Former school
head girl Neha Kurian expressed her gratitude by giving the welcome speech and Former
Head Boy Mohammad Abdul Hadi gave the Vote of Thanks. Students were presented with
the Proficiency, Math Wizard and Scholar Badge Awards for the previous academic year. The
event was organized by Deepa Antony, Head of Sports Department, Smart Indian School,
and was attended by a large number of students, teachers and parents. The program
concluded with the singing of the Indian National Anthem.




























































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Mother’s Day
Smart Indian School, Kuwait celebrates International Mother’s Day with filial
love and affection towards every mother is the light and prosperity of the family.
The international Mother’s Day is a day that should be set aside for Mothers who
are a symbol of love and tolerance.
Children at Smart Indian School showcased their love and affection to their
mothers through various activities organized by the school. Students of all
classes enthusiastically participated in creative activities like greeting card
making by grades 1 and 2, Mother’s Day Thanksgiving Card by grades 3-5, paper
flowers bouquets by grades 6-8 and Spot Surprise for grades 9, 10 and 12 where
the students surprised their mothers by cooking breakfast for the family.

The children enjoyed the activities and the teachers encouraged students to
respect and love their mothers and value the sacrifice each mother has to
undergo in bringing them up.


































































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Life Skills:
Learning life skills as a part of formal education is useful to get ahead in life. Life
skills help to deal well and effectively with the challenges of life. Smart Indian
School primary students eagerly learnt various skills for life from their
well-trained teachers who helped them to understand the skills and also
demonstrated it to them. Students from grades 1 to 4 had life skills sessions
ranging from keeping the classroom and surroundings tidy, folding clothes, washing
hands and arranging things in their bag properly. Skills developed through
participation in arts are also increasingly important in a child's life. It will help to
develop creativity, confidence and increase students' focus. Students were guided
on how to make paper bags, calligraphy and how to plan a day.












































































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JOSEPH MARIYAM MOHAK
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MYSHA PADMA SREE RAINA
LKG GEMINI LKG VIRGO LKG TAURUS
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ANAYZA LKG E DUHITHA LKG E VRISHANK, LKG E


























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Aditi Santhosh from grade 9 Taurus secured 3rd place in Kumite Karate
Championship under brown belt category which was held on 27th May,2022.






























Srivatsan Maruti from 4 Taurus participated in the Quiz on 'Science and Technology in
India' conducted in celebration of National Science Day,2022.



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Eshaal Sinaan from Grade 4 Virgo secured First Prize in the Bhavans
Inter School Poetry Recitation Competition, 'Poetica' organised by

Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain.














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EDITOR IN CHIEF MR.MAHESH IYER


EDITORS MS.ANJANA NAVEEN

MS. JOSEPIN LAVANYA
DESIGN & LAYOUT MS. RAMYA SRINIVASAN

MR. JOGY GEORGE














































Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

— Malcolm X
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