Shri Darpan 2020-21

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Index Page No.
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Title 5
1 From The Principal’s Desk 6-9
2 From Senior Academic’s Desk 10-11
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3 Students Council Body 2020-21 13
14-15
4 Tête-à-Tête with Ms. Anupama Jain 15
5 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from NK A 16
6 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PKA 17
18-19
7 Student Council Report 20
8 Demon Slayer or Kimetsu No Yaiba? 21
9 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PK B 22-23
10 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PK C 24
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11 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 26-27
12 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PKD 28
13 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PKE 29
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14 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 32
15 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from PKF 33
16 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK A 34-35
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17 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 37
18 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK B 38-39
19 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK C 40
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20 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 42
21 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK D 43
22 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK E 44
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23 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A/B 46
24 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK F 47
25 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK G 48
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26 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A /B 50
27 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from BK H 51
28 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I A 52
29 Book Review – Little Princess VIII B 53
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30 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII 55
31 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I B 56
32 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I C 57
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33 Poem Wonder Land from Grade VIII B 60
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34 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII B 62
35 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I D
36 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I E

37 Poem - Wonder from Grade VIII B

38 Diary Entry from Grade VIII B
39 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I F
40 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from I G

41 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII B

42 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII B Hindi
43 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II A
44 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II B

45 Science facts from Grade VIII B
46 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II C
47 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II D

48 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII B Hindi

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49 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 63
50 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II E 64
51 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II F 65
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52 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VIII A 68
53 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from III B 69
54 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from II G 70-71
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55 Art and Craft 73
56 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from III C & D 74-75
57 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from III A & E 76
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58 Cross Word Fun Way to Recapitulate Your Lessons 78-79
59 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from III F & IV A 80
60 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from IV B & IV C 81
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61 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VII A 83
62 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from IV D 84
63 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from IV E & IV F 85-114
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64 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VII A 129-142
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65 Song Fiction from VII A 143-144
66 Every Child is an Artist – Evidences from V A & III G 144
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67 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VII A, B & C 146
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68 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VI A 149
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69 Creative Writing pieces from Grade VII B & C 151
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70 What is Covid -19 153-154
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71 Inter School Art & Craft Competition 156
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72 Inter School & Intra School Art achievement 159
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73 All About Art Logo Design 161
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74 AAA Grade 1 Submissions 163
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75 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V A 166-173
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76 AAA Grade 3 Submissions 179
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77 AAA Grade 4 Submissions 193
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78 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V A 199-200
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79 AAA Grade 5 Submissions 204-208
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80 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V A 211-213

81 AAA Grade 6 Submissions

82 AAA Grade 7 Submissions

83 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V A

84 AAA Grade 8 Submissions

85 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V A
86 An Interdisciplinary Approach – Art Integration

87 Kids for Tiger Poster

88 Mathathon Logo Design

89 Shri Art Challenge Master Pieces

90 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V B

91 Creative Writing pieces from Grade V C
92 Halloween Day’s Pictures Trick or Treat – It’s Party Time

93 Creative Writing pieces from Grade IV

94 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III F

95 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III A

96 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III G

97 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III B

98 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III C

99 Creative Writing pieces from Grade III D

100 Achievements in Interschool Sports Competitions

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From the Principal’s Desk

“All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.”
Robin Sharma

The academic year 2020- 21 is going to be an
unforgettable one for sure. The pandemic has its
own effect on the education system and has
brought in multiple changes in the teaching-
learning environment. The way Shri students,
Shri educators and Shri parents displayed their
flexibility, adaptability, emotional balance and
resilience being true warriors during these
challenging situations is highly commendable.
As the leader of the institution, I take pride and
without hesitation would like to say that we
made a difference. Despite facing painful
situations and different challenges during this
pandemic, being a person with a positive
outlook, I want to make sure that I remember this
year for the right reasons.
I want to share four things as my key lessons from 2020-21.
Firstly, I will always remember the resilience that mankind has shown in times that
challenged every belief that there was. It is now even more evident that nothing is impossible
if we are determined to achieve it.

Secondly, I will remember this invaluable lesson that kindness and compassion have no
substitutes. When all else fails, these virtues triumph. ‘Vasudaiyva Kutumbakam’ is
becoming a reality.

Thirdly, I will remember the year gone by for the clean and green times that we could
experience. It is evident now that the environment thrives better when human greed is kept
under control.

Last but not the least, the year has left me feeling immensely proud and humbled with how
'The Shri Family' has shown solidarity in making sure that nothing deters the Shri Spirit.

The testimony of this spirit is our Student Magazine. Kudos to every Shriite who has
contributed to this edition of the Student Magazine.

We continue with the same spirit making compassion and commitment as our two-point
agenda going forward in the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Stay blessed and stay safe.

Dr. Jyothi Reddy Ghanta
Director, Education Founder Principal

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From the Senior Academic Head’s Desk

Dear Shriites
Namaste!
It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of
the Shri family and I would like to thank each
one of you for making me feel at home so
quickly.
I would like to congratulate you for your grit and
determination in sailing through the pandemic
year and emerging victorious. I know that it has
been difficult to be confined to your homes,
away from your friends, not being able to chit
chat (though I am confident that you did find a
way around this!) and away from your teachers,
who have missed you immensely.
Your teachers did teach you many things but
they also learnt equally from you; in the year
2020-21, many of us have managed to be a
success, thanks to your support!

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you to be observant, for you my dear Shriites,
can change the world for the better.

Notice that gentleman guarding your colony or condominium; notice that lady who tirelessly
ensures a clean environment in your house; notice that shopkeeper who exposes himself to
the dangers of the virus so that you and I get our daily essentials. What about that delivery
boy from our favourite food joint or the pharmacy? What about the technician who did a
blood test for your grandparent?

There are many invisible angels around us. I want you to observe and acknowledge their
contribution with a Namaste or a Thank you. You will notice that you have spread sunshine
with just this simple act of yours and compelled others to do the same.
Observe the problems that are being faced by your parent, your grandparents, your teachers
and all the people around you. You might be able to come up with a simple solution to
something which might be the bane for someone else. Sherlock Holmes rightly said, “Don’t
just see; observe. There is a wealth of distinction between the two!”
Finally, I would like to share that this year’s ‘Shri Darpan’ has been lovingly put together by
your teachers and I would like to make a special mention of Ronak Ma’am, Simmi Ma’am,
Rachita Ma’am and Antara Ma’am who have worked tirelessly to ensure that you get to see
this year’s edition.
Looking forward to a 2021-22 that is filled with fun and learning!

Love,
Usha Ma’am.

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Student Council Body 2020-21

Head Boy: Mohal Gupta Head Girl: Nishka Ravi

Sports Captain: Yashas Yallapragada Chief Editor: Shriya Sinha

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Editor: Vedhika Chada Shri Paryavaran Head: Shreya Kumar

Shri Dayitv Head: Vanshika Goel Shri Sparsh Head: Shreshta Reddy

Shri Sparsh Prefect: Rudrani Rasputra Techno Captain: Vidit Gupta

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Cultural Activity Captain: Vedant Chaudhary Abhay House Captain: Anjalika Roy

Dhairya House Captain: Varnika Vaish Abhay House Prefect: Rajveer Thapar

Dhairya House Prefect: Daksha Lamba Lakshya House Captain: Manasvi Reddy

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Lakshya House Prefect: Rehan Raj

Nishchay House Captain: Nishchay House Prefect:
Veera Swetcha Pranav Kannan

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Tête-à-Tête with Ms. Anupama Jain

A glimpse into an interactive session with the famous author and social media influencer, Ms.

Anupama Jain, who is author of novels like 'When Padma Bani Paula' and 'Masala Mix: Potpourri of

Shorts’ a short story collection etc.

Shriya S: Did you always know that you
would become a writer? What were some
other professions you considered taking? 
Anupama Ma’am: There was a long period
where I was just vegetating because I was
busy with my children. I’m a computer science
graduate so for a long time I ran a software
company along with my husband. We
animated a lot of tales like the Panchatantra,
and I was overseeing the team of animators.
This is what I did before getting into
writing. 
Vedhika C: Why
is humour your favourite genre? Why not
something else? 
Anupama Ma’am: When I was young, I think I used to be a “complain box” for
a long time. I used to find fault with everything. But when tragedy hit, it was like
hitting the absolute rock bottom. I was crying bitterly and my father told me to
grow up and start walking. I haven’t cried ever since. I feel that if you cry, you
generally cry a lot. But if you laugh, you attract thousands of people. There are
so many people who write emotional drama and very few people that can laugh
at something. And if you laugh at something, the problem becomes very trivial.  
Shriya S: Are some of the characters in your stories inspired by people you meet
in life? 
Anupama Ma’am: Yes! You have no idea how many stories I’ve written about
my family. My parents, my husband, my children; they’re my greatest source of
entertainment and story material.  
Vedhika C: How long does it take you to write a book? Could you explain how
to publish books? 
Anupama Ma’am: Ah, the first draft takes me about two months, or
three months’ maximum. Then the cycle starts, back and forth. Next, you send
the script across and the editor takes about a month and gives you suggestions
to improve. You rework, and this is where the editing comes because he is cutting
the fat out of the whole thing. You are so invested in your work that you don’t

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want to part with any words! You need to have faith in your editor because he’s
looking at it with a fresh eye. This exercise happens around… if you’re lucky, 3
times… but I had a friend who’s had to send it 13 times before the final book came
out. The whole process takes about a year. E-books are much faster as you have
a lot of online editing software.  

Shriya S: Writing is not an easy profession. How do you drive yourself forward
when you feel like giving up? 
Anupama Ma’am: This is such a relevant question! Writing is a very lonely
profession; it’s not a paid profession at all. You have to have a day job where you
earn. Writing is something you do for your pleasure. But since there are so many
authors, it’s often a scary proposition because you’re literally running to stand on
the safe spot. If you slip, you’re out. You need to bring out innovative ways to
bring out your story. I try to attempt various formats of storytelling so that I
don’t get popped down, I don’t get bored. Sometimes I write flash fiction,
sometimes extempore, sometimes a blog. I’ve also started making video stories
by animating my characters and spinning the plot by talking. If you explore
different ways of telling the same story, it keeps the momentum going.  
Shriya S: What message would you like to give aspiring writers? 
Anupama Ma’am: Read, read, read! Improve your vocabulary. Learn to express
yourself in better words. And edit, edit, edit. Not many people will emphasize on
this; they’ll just tell you to read and write more. But the most important thing is
editing. And remember punctuation! Most people don’t know the difference
between basic grammar! 
Vedhika C: What do you like to do when you're not writing? Does your day-to-
day life have any influence on your writing? 
Anupama Ma’am: As the favourite saying goes in North India, I cook myself! I
cook all the meals of the day as I find it very calming. I see a lot of cooking videos
every day. I also teach young kids, which takes up some times. I also do Netflix
binging, although I’m very bad at that! 

Chief Editor: Shriya Sinha 

Editor: Vedhika Chadda

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Nanhe Kadam - A

Advaith Vihaan Shivaay

Sahana Reyansh Kiyaan

Aryan Ayaan Advik

Samridh Chandrasekhar Viraj
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Pyare Kadam - A

Yug Vaidiki Tanay

Saanvi Aarav Akshara

Devaansh Kiara Nyna

Sayansh Amaira Reyan
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Student Council Reports

Head Boy

I am very grateful to the school staff for believing in my potential and giving me
the opportunity to serve my school as the head boy. The academic year 2020-
2021 had been challenging for all the students but with our teachers always
standing by us made online learning really fun and interesting. Being the head
boy, I would like to take up the opportunity on behalf of all shriites to thank all
the teachers and the entire school department to help us get through these
difficult times and guide us to the right path. I have always tried my best to
perform my duties with integrity during this year and support my fellow mates
in every way possible. Upholding the responsibility of head boy has helped me
grow in many aspects as a person and discover my true potential.

- Mohal Gupta VIII A

Head Girl

“Logic will take you from A to B, imagination will take you everywhere!”
Namaste everyone! I am Nishka Ravi head girl of academic year 2020-2021. This
year we were faced with a whole new challenge due to the pandemic, the whole
world shifted to a virtual platform overnight, which is now known as the new
normal. Our resilience and agility were tested in these trying times. Even though
it took a little time to adapt to the new ways, at the end we proved ourselves
successful in many areas as we moved to adopting new ways of learning on a
mammoth scale. It helped us in getting more accustomed to gadgets and
technology and through the virtual platform we could reach places all over the
world. Even though the pandemic has deeply impacted us, it has helped us see the
world in a new perspective and taught us that, all of us can do our own bit. This
has been certified by the kindness journal that all us shriites kept throughout the
year.
This year even during the pandemic our school held an Eco-Diwali drive which
helped shape the mind of many young shriites towards an environment friendly
perspective. Shri Hunar was a wonderful way to showcase all the talent that we
hold. The model parliament activity gave us students an opportunity to see the
Indian political system and the depth of it. To celebrate one of the official
languages of India our school had an informative celebration of ‘Hindi Divas’.
During this time of illnesses and COVID scare, fitness and health play

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an important part in our lifestyle and to support us in this, our school had a fun-
filled yoga and music day celebration.
To increase the horizon of learning, our school organized several guest speakers
including a very enthusiastic Ventriloquist. To help us pave a path to our future
the school held a career fest where all aspects of a possible career were covered,
this fest helped us to meet inspiring people with wonderful personalities and
experiences. This year from our “All-About” series we had “All About Art” which
made us embrace our creative side and helped us destress with the magic
of colours and paints.
I would like thank our bahiyas and didis for helping us whenever we needed it,
our beloved teachers for supporting and motivating all of us not to give up, my
fellow shriites for upholding the spirt of camaraderie even from the bounds from
a virtual classroom and Jyothi ma’am for being the guiding light that we look up
to. I am truly grateful to all of you for supporting me throughout this journey.
Once again thanking you all for this wonderful experience. I would like to end by
saying “You don’t need a title to be a leader” so go and embrace the leader in you!
Signing off and forever grateful to TSUS,

- Nishka Ravi VIII A

Demon Slayer or Kimetsu No Yaiba?

The Japanese anime focuses on a storyline based on
the main character Tanjiro and his younger sister
when his family was killed by the demon leader
while he was gone to sell some harvests and comes
back to find his family slaughtered. This caused him
to get the will of fighting and devotes his life to
slaying the demons to get revenge. It is a MUST
WATCH for all the people who are into sword
powers or superpowers.
I myself would recommend this anime a 9.5/10 as it
gave me a clear idea and made me visualize the
whole situation. It would have been a 10 out of 10 if
there was more of action the whole time but that is
my opinion so I do recommend everyone who is 10
years or above to watch this.

- Aarush Gupta VIII A

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Pyare Kadam - B

Reyansh Trishika Viraj Vihaan

Amaya Aadhya Aaditri Aakhya

Abhignya Advik Avni Ayansh

Hittansh Vivaan Sragvi Shambhavi

Sharini Unmukt Vaidehi Adhrit
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Pyare Kadam - C

Vihaan Riya Tapsya Srejal

Yashika Aadya Aarav Aayush

Ira Kabeer Kayaan

Avantika

Krishil Nitya Prajwal Riya

Serah Sachi

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Importance of Good Health

Health is wealth. Good health is the greatest blessing that a person can have. It
is the key to happiness. It is the secret of every happy man. Only a healthy person
can enjoy life to its fullest and discharge his duties well. On the other hand, an
unwell person is a burden on all. Therefore, we must try our best to maintain
sound health. Balanced diet, regular exercise, proper rest, stress free life, wearing
a mask, maintaining social distancing are the key to get for good health according
to current situation.
Most of all, we should have regular check-ups. We must laugh more as laughing
is a therapy and the secret of good health. The care of body regarding food, exercise,
rest and protection against disease, are essential for the preservation of sound health.
Let us remember that life is worth living only by a healthy body, mind and soul.

- Aaryan Bhatia VIII A

My Biggest Triumph!

I have had many proud moments in my lifetime but one stands above them
all. When I was a toddler, one day, I wanted a block puzzle in Barnes
and Nobles. I asked my father for it, and he said I had to memorize the whole
alphabet to earn it. For a small toddler like me, that was a huge challenge to
undertake. So, for 4 hours, everyday, in front of the chalkboard I wrote and
wrote. I can still remember the white powder from the chalkdust in my hands.
My father asked me the alphabet, and I sang it. Each letter proud! Each letter
perfect! One by one I triumphed.
Over 26 letters, all in tune!
It was a Saturday morning, a joyous day for a joyous occasion. We pulled up into
the parking lot, the road was slippery and moist and there was a light fog in the
air. My father lifted me out of the van, and I walked happily beside him, with big
strides of excitement, towards Barnes and Nobles! The doors slid open and the
conditioned air washed over me, I jumped into the store like a superhero my dad
patted me along and I felt the carpet crunching under my feet. He lifted me up to
the shelf with the puzzle, and I snatched it away!!! I earned two things that day,
a great story my parents won't stop talking about, and a block puzzle that I
cherish much more than the other, one that will stick with me for the rest of my
life!!!

- Kishen Narikimilli VIII A

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Learning for Students During Lockdown

During an unprecedented time like this, our government is doing its very best to
keep us safe. The free movement of mankind has come to a halt and the lives of
every person in the world is impacted due to the well-known coronavirus.
The big question is when normalcy will be restored in all fields of life. In this
scenario it is obvious that every field has to make their own decisions to keep
their businesses prevailing. As for the education sector, they have already found
their way out of this pandemic. My interpretation on this topic is that a student's
day-to-day life, without attending school, is incomplete. Now that schools will
be closed for probably the rest of the year, teachers/schools have found new and
innovative ways to continue to educate the children.

Online Teaching or Virtual School!
Some of the advantages of online classes are:
~Students forget the feeling that they are stuck at home
~Online classes are convenient and self-paced
~Online classes have the flexibility of time
As there are numerous advantages, there are few disadvantages as well:
~Kids can get easily distracted
~No surety that kids are completing their work on time
~Many kids can have internet /wifi problems
~Teachers don't know if the kids are completing the given work on time
~Some kids may/may not be on time for their classes
My personal experience with this learning platform has been quite challenging
but I am sure that I'll slowly but surely finish all my pending work.
As I had mentioned above, in this schooling system there are both advantages
and disadvantages. But I think everyone has to work together to get out of this
pandemic. If everyone chips in their ideas to survive, we’ll sail through it.
I also have a suggestion on how to improve student participation in online
classes:
~School can take half capacity of the students and teach them on alternate days
at school once the lockdown opens
In conclusion, I would like to mention that the online schooling system is the new
normal and evolving and students can maintain continunity of their studies.

- Diya Rao Machiraju VIII A

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Pyare Kadam - D

Thanish Saanvika Prisha Nidharsana

Aahana Amaanya Anay Avika

Kiara

Ayansh Bhoomika Dishan

Medhansh

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Pyare Kadam - E

Siddhartha Sanvith Shamini Shivaay

Sri Advitha Aaradhya Aarvy Akshara

Anaya Avyaan Ayansh Devansh

Iraj Kriti Mayuri Nikita

Rudransh Saaksh Sahana Shloka

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Stop and Smell the Roses

(Inspired by A Short Monsoon Diary by Ruskin Bond)

Artificial. Man-made. Grey. Cloudy. These are

the words that come to my mind, when I think of

a monsoon in the city. Everything is dull and

gloomy, but people still go on and about with

their work. Everyone is so stressed and busy, that

no one stops to appreciate what is left of the beauty

around them. I feel that the rainy seasons of the

hills and beautiful valleys, are so much

livelier than the cities!

The aroma of the wet earth, attracts every

creature. From butterflies to worms,

everyone wants to wander around. Vivid,

colorful flowers dot the ground, and patches of

sap-green ferns are all over the place, creating a

tropical, scene! Leopards, birds, insects, and scarlet

minivets, disguised as bold rubies flutter all over the place.

The people living in the hills, take a break from working so hard, and soak in the
beauty of their surroundings. They take a breath of air, thinking about how lucky
they are to be present at that moment. A chilled glass of water, taken from the

crystal-clear stream of the unpolluted river, nearby, cools them down. At night,
the pitter-patter of the raindrops on the tin roof, and the warm glow of the lantern
hung up above, creates a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a good book and a warm
cup of tea. Imagine how lovely, it would be like, to live like this.

I hope, this feeling of peace, and tranquility reaches the cold-hearted people of the
city. I hope people start to care for each other, and their environment, and
becoming a stronger community. So, I urge you, stop, breathe and smell the

roses.
- Khanak Jain VIII A

The Winter Sleigh

My favourite season would be winter when the snow falls right at your doorstep
pulling you outside. It is the season when the glittering, icy snowflakes hit the

roads. What I love the most about winter mornings though are its beautiful,
white and cold morning and the view of the isolated street through the mist
covered window. The walks you take on the cold street with the most peaceful
music ringing through your earphones is something that nothing and no one can

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beat. I also love winter because of the joyful holidays of Christmas when
everything just feels right, when people gather around together, decorate
the christmas tree and bake mouth- watering goodies. Winter, for me, is the
season of joy and love!!!

- Manasvi Devineni VIII A

Book Review of Kane Chronicles Series

The Kane Chronicles Series is one of my favorite Rick Riordan Books. It is more
about how two children Sadie and Carter Kane go on adventures with Egyptian
Gods to defeat the lord of Chaos and restore Ma’at (order) to the world. The first
book ‘The Red Pyramid’ is when they find out all about their past and that they
are the hosts of the Gods Horus and Iris. They also find out that they are the
blood of the Pharaohs. They made friends with a friendly Egyptian cat goddess
Bast. They lose their father in the mist of the release of the five Gods Osiris, Iris,
Horus, Set and Nephthys. Their father ends up being the host of Osiris, their
uncle Amos becomes the host of Set. Zia one of the members of the House of Life
becomes the host of Nephthys but it was a mistake made by the goddess. The
author Rick makes jokes here and there in the dialogues and lines which make
reading the books fun and addicting. The book two ‘The Throne of Fire’ is when
they find out they have to save the Ancient god Ra from Apophis swallowing him
and they make more friends and one of them was the god Bes. They have to find
the Throne of Fire on which Ra had sat during is time of being a Pharaoh. But
Ra isn’t fully sane during their adventure and Apophis keeps on destroying parts
of the world. The third book ‘The Serpent’s Shadow’ is when Ra finally becomes
sane and is challenged by his brother Apophis. They needed to find Apophis’s
Shadow which lurked in the deepest of the Duat. They Defeat Apophis and
restore order to the world but when Apophis gets banished into the duat, the
gods get banished to the heavens and Carter ends up becoming the Pharaoh down
on the Earth while Horus was Pharaoh up in the heavens.

- Manovi Mehta VIII A

The Person Who Inspires Me

I am highly inspired by my father. He has done a great deal of hard work and has
achieved the post of a General Manager. He very polite, caring, loving and
responsible person and he’s never rude to anyone. He is the one who pushes me
to do my best and never give up.
He’s my real super hero and I wish to be like him someday! I love him very much!

- Mohammed Aneeq VIII A

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Pyare Kadam - F

Yuvaan Urvi Srihitha Shriyansh

Aarav Aarush Avyukt Ayansh

Ayansh Ishaan Mysha Naveen

Nimrat Om Reya Saisha

Shanaya Akshara

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Badhte Kadam - A

Yuvaan Sreekant Viviktha Visakh Virat Singla Venkata Deeptanshu

Tanya Vemuri Suveer Upla Reyansh Sreenidhi Chunduri

Siya Laad Rohan Santhana Siri Pranaya Raju D Parin Kolli

Krishika Kapoor Loukya Alle Jayrit Singh Havisha Reddy

Anushka Mohanta Anika Goddam Angad Mishra Aditri Basak

Aayansh Doneira Aarav Sahu

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Life in Lockdown

“What comes easy won’t last long, what lasts long won’t come easy”
The world has come to a standstill, as things are not moving as it was supposed
to. One Virus, (COVID-19), has brought the whole world to its knees. To fight
this virus, various steps have been taken. Washing hands, social distancing and
wearing masks are the new norms of our life. For a strict social distancing,
lockdown was also imposed. 
Students across the globe are losing valuable time in their education due
to lockdown, but there are various online learning opportunities one can access
from home, thereby making good use of the lockdown period for skill
enhancement.
Amidst fear of the pandemic, most schools and colleges have come up with the
idea of online learning for students to start their respective academic years. As I
feel, that change is the only thing that is constant and we should be agile and
always ready to adapt to new means of learning. I believe that
online learning can be very useful during this time.

But learning isn’t just textbooks, we can learn from each and every thing.
This lockdown I have gained a lot of life skills and learnt how to do many
chores. My mom has taught me to bake many things like cakes, cheesecakes,
cookies etc. I even learnt to cook a Mexican and Italian meal. I also learnt to do
embroidery and bonded with family over board games. 

I have learnt many lessons from reading books in this lockdown.
My school has sent us many fun and informative tasks, which keeps
us focussed on the happenings while using technology to learn.

The most important thing that this lockdown has taught me is to be patient and
work with things that are available. I have always been interested in outdoor
activities but now since I can’t go out, I have been attending online fitness
classes. I have been reusing waste materials of our house and made from them
useful like containers for masks, gloves etc.

This crisis has also tested us on how to work in such demanding and difficult
situations and what measures to be taken to avoid and minimise the impact. 

This shows that “where there is a will there is a way”
-Nishka Ravi VIII A

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Life

‘One word to say but, decades to enjoy’. There can never be able happiness, a
dream world and a perfect life. The only way to live a satisfied life is you have to
appreciate your pains, and you have to embrace named realities. So, don't run very
fast in life just slow down and enjoy the view. Never take your future very
seriously because one day we will realise that future does not exist.
Create such beautiful moments in your life, for which your memories be always
proud of. Life is nothing but a beautiful black dark sky of endless memories and
all the beautiful moments of our life will be scattered like twinkling stars on
surface. As a person the only mission of our life should be to decorate the sky with
millions of stars and beam with a beautiful mon. Nothing is going to last forever.
Let's enjoy and live to the fullest of our life.

- T. Pranamya Goud VIII A

Lost at the Railway Station

Everyone gathered their luggage and that we were able to leave for the province.
I was extremely excited because it was my birthday trip to Kerala. As we
entered the railway station, I noticed that there was an enormous rush. Many
of the passengers hurried to catch the train, clutching on to their kids and heavy
baggage. There was plenty of commotion. As the train arrived, my family
managed to get in through the train doors, however, I wasn’t able to. They tried
to unboard however it was too late when the doors shut latched. I was
baffled about what had happened. I burst into tears, when not knowing what
to do. All the things, as well as my phone, were in the luggage. I rushed to the
station office and told them what had happened. I requested them to make me
reach the next station which the railway authorities generously accepted.
They also stayed with me till my parents aarived.
Until then, I played with a stray cat on the station to calm myself down.
Suddenly I saw my parents walking towards me. I ran quickly and hugged them
crying tears of happiness.
We thanked the officer and caught the next train to our destition. This was the
most thrilling journey that I have had till date!

- Yuktha Allaka VIII A

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Badhte Kadam - B

Vivaan Shvaant Ishaan J Samaa

Aadhya Aanya Aarohi Advay

Advik Arun Bhargavi Haanvi

Ira Ishaan R Vihaan Mayuka

Samara Saran Pranav Prisha
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Badhte Kadam - C

Vian Riana Veda Siddhartha

Virat Aadhya Ayaansh Aaditya

Akhira Akira Ananya Anika

Dhairya Dhjanush Gayatri Harsh

Hemansh Manit Nora Riaan

Srihaan Rieansh Ruhani Shloka
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The Tale of Ariahline

(POEM WRITTEN IN EDGAR ALLAN POE’S ‘ANABEL LEE’ STYLE)
It was many and many a year ago,
In the kingdom by the free,
There was a maiden that lived,

That you may know by the name of Ariahline.

And this maiden she lived,
With no other thought,

Than to go to the dark woods and see.

Thus, was many and many a year ago,
In the kingdom of buried dreams,

That Ariahline went to the sea of dreary, gleaming dark trees.

The people they warned,
The horrors of thought,
“Nay, Miss Ariahline!
The woods are there dark, and creatures of hark,
Pray, no more can you proceed!”

But Ariahline, she snuck out at dark,
And walked across the street.
Thought she gave naught,
As long as she longed,
To see the dreary dark deep.

Oh, the horrors she saw!
The creatures of flaw!
Dark and dreadful and bleak.
Black Ichor they dripped,
With red eyes adrift,
They lunged and caught her it seemed!

The moments of last,
Their teeth and their claws,
Were caught in her sleeve!
The demons ripped off a piece,
And as she there screamed,
Laughed, dark, dreadful and dreak.

Thus, many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom of the dreads,

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A melancholy heart,
Went asteel,

As it gazed upon the grave,
Of poor old Ariahline.

- Sri Ishita Chintalapati VIII A

टोपी पहनाना मुहावरे की मेरी कहानी

म ाँ और पित थोड़े देर के लिए घर से ब हर निकिे । मंै और मेरी बहि, शगुि, को घर िर रहि िड । मेर
बहुत मि थ चित्रक री करिे क , मैं अििी स्के िबुक िेकर बैठ गई और एक िड़की बि िे िगी। शगुि मे
रे ि स आई और मझु े तगं करिे िगी। मैं गसु ्से में, उस िर चिल्ि ई और कह कक वह मरे े ि स ि आए।
वह भी महंु फू ि कर टीवी देखिे िगी ििो अब थोड़ी श न्तत थी।

जब म ँा और पित जी घर व िस आए, वह बहुत थके हुए थे कफर शगिु उिके ि स गयी और बोिी, कक
"मम्मी! खिक िे मझु े बहुत ड टँा और मुझे कु छ ख िे को भी िहीं ददय । वह अििी स्के िबुक िर क म
करते-

करते चिप्स ख रही थी और उसिे मझु े कु छ िहीं ददय !" यह क्य थ ? ब ि रे! शगिु िे मेरे स मिे, म ाँ औ
र पित जी को टोिी िहि दी । अब तो इसकी इतिी बंेड बज गई कफर मिैं े मम्मी को कह "देखो! यह जो

स र सम ि फै ि य है ि ! वह शगिु िे ककय है ।

" िीिे मरे े िंेट्स और िंेलसल्स चगरे िड़े थे, और अब मैं शगिु के ऊिर स र दोष उड़ेि रही थी। इस तरीके

से हम दोिों म ँा को टोिी िहि िे की कोलशश कर रहे थे। मम्मी क अब खूि उबि रह थ । वह बहुत

गसु ्स हो गई और बोिी कक "अब तमु दोिों को बगरग िहीं लमिेग ।”

मैं और शगुि, हम एक दसू रे को आश्ियग से देख रहे थे। अरे! हम दोिों के लिए, म ाँ और पित िे ब

गरग िेकर आए थ।े म ँा और पित जी िे दो बबन्ल्ियों की िड़ ई क फ़ यद उठ य और हम दोिों को ही टो

िी िहि दी ।

-खिक जैि VIII A

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Badhte Kadam - D

Vedasri Sarayu Shreyansh Suraksha

Anaya Ayansh D Ayansh S

Ayaan

Vyom Aarush Hanaa Ira

Ishani Lalith Meera Namish

Prabhav Pradhyun Taashvi Sahej

Anay Rao Aryan khemka Riya Maanvi

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Badhte Kadam - E

Veeksha Varsha Saavi Ryan

Vihaan Aaradhya Aarohi Akshara

Reyansh Ayansh Darsh Ira

Karan Khushal Lohith Mishti

Lavin Musfirah Myra Olena

Poojith Pranav Shraddha

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ऑनलाइन कक्षाएं

ककसिे सोि होग कक िीि में जतम िेिे व िी एक छोटी सी बीम री एक मह म री के रूि मंे हम रे जीवि
में इति िररवतिग देगी कक इस बीम री के क रण िरू ी दनु िय अस्त-
व्यस्त हो गई है हम बच्िों को ऑिि इि िढ य ज रह है इनतह स में िहिी ब र ऐस हुआ है कक कमरे
की बंद ि रदीव री मंे हम िोग िढ रहे हंै इि कक्ष ओं के कई फ यदे और कई िकु स ि है ऑिि इि कक्ष
ओं के क रण बच्िों क पवद्य िय से संिकग टू ट िहीं है बच्िे कभी भी ककसी भी समय अििे ककए गए क
यग को देख सकते हंै िूर कर सकते हैं अििी गिनतयों को अिचगित ब र देखकर सीख सकते हंै और कई-
कई िुकस ि भी हैं ऑिि इि स्कू ि के क रण बच्िों की आखं ों िर गहर प्रभ व िड़ है उिके स्व स््य िर
भी गहर प्रभ व िड़ है ि के वि श रीररक और म िलसक स्व स््य इससे प्रभ पवत हुआ है बच्िे आत्मनिभरग
िहीं होि ि हते मैं अििे क म की न्जम्मेद ररयों को ठीक से िहीं समझते यही एक क रण है कक वह कै म
र ऑि िहीं रखते िरंतु मरे म िि है कक हम भ ग्यश िी हैं कक हम कम से कम ऑिि इि कक्ष एं तो िे
ि रहे हैं । हमें अििे अध्य िकों को सहयोग देि ि दहए जो हम रे लिए ददि र त महे ित करते हैं और
ऑिि इि कक्ष ओं क भरिूर फ यद उठ ि ि दहए।

- मोहि गुप्त VIII A

ऑनलाइन स्कू ल अच्छा या बुरा

हम र जीवि आजकि डडन्जटि हो गय है इसके कई फ यदे और कई िकु स ि है स्कू ि िर िैिटॉि िर क
म करि बहुत आस ि है एक ही जगह बैठ कर सब िीजें हो ज ती हंै हम कोई भी फ इि ककसी भी समय
देख सकते हैं मगर हम रे जीवि में गनतशीित मंे कमी आई है ध्य ि इधर उधर भटक रह है स्कू ि िहीं
ज ि रहे हैं मुझे अििे दोस्तों की बहुत य द आ रही है पवद्य िय बोररगं हो गय है हमशे एक जैस मह
ससू होत है ब हर ज कर खिे िहीं सकते स्कू ि क उत्स ह ही खत्म हो गय है एक और िकु स ि जो मझु े
समझ आत है वह यह है कक कु छ बच्िे कै मर ऑफ करके िरीक्ष मंे िकि भी करते हैं मुझे िगत है ह
मंे इि कक्ष ओं मंे ईम िद री से क म करि ि दहए और इिक भरिूर फ यद उठ ि ि दहए।

- खिक जैि VIII A

अजब ऑनलाइन कक्षाओं की गजब दनु नया

जी ह ं शीषकग आकषकग है मगर सच्ि ई भी है िहिे मैं आिको बत त हूं ऑिि इि कक्ष ओं की सच्ि ई मैं
बहुत स्वततं ्र हो गय हूं क्योंकक मुझे सुबह जल्दी िहीं उठि निन्श्ित क यग क्रमों के लिए बंध िहीं हूं। जो
ि हो जब ि हो वह कर सकत हूं िूरी मस्ती है ऐसी मस्ती ऑिि इि कक्ष ओं में ही लमि सकती है स म
तय कक्ष ओं में हम यह मस्ती िहीं कर सकते एक फ यद यह भी है मझु े अििी गिनतय ं सुध रिे क मौ
क लमि रह है समय ज्य द लमित है मैं अििी िढ ई िर ज्य द ध्य ि दे ि त हूं। मगर िुकस ि की ब
त यह है कक इि कक्ष ओं की वजह से हम री आंखंे खर ब हो रही है और बहुत ज्य द देर कं प्यूटर िर बैठ
ि िड़ रह है स म तय कक्ष ओं में बहुत ज्य द मूवमंेट होती थी जो कक अब खत्म हो गई है एक कु सी एक
मैि और ििै टॉि मरे स थी बि गय है

- आयिग भ दटय VIII A

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ईद का चादं

कोपवड-
19 की वजह से आजकि पवद्य चथयग ों की ऑिि इि कक्ष िि रही है इस सब के क रण हम सब अििे घ
र में कै द हो गए हंै सोशि डडस्टेंलसगं आदद के नियम हम पिछिे 4 महीिों से कर रहे हैं ऑिि इि कक्ष
ओं के बहुत फ यदे और बहुत स रे िकु स ि भी हंै एक फ यद तो यह है कक हम सरु क्षक्षत होकर स्कू ि ज री
रख सकते हैं हमंे घर से निकििे की जरूरत ही िहीं कं प्यटू र हम री दनु िय हो गय है मगर हर लसक्के
के 2 िहिू होते हंै ठीक उसी तरह इस विअुग ि कक्ष के कई िुकस ि भी है कु छ बच्िे अििे कै मरे ऑि
िहीं करते कई बच्िे ईद के ि ँाद हो गए हैं । न्जससे अध्य पिक ओं को बहुत िरेश िी होती है कं प्यटू र के
स मिे ज्य द बैठिे से हम री सहे त खर ब हो रही है अििे लमत्रों से हम लमि िहीं ि रहे हंै मझु े िगत है
कक यदद पवद्य िय कफर से खुि ज ए तो हम बच्िे खुशी के म रे ि ि उठें ग।े

- इलशत VIII A

कोई लौटा दे मेरे बीते हुए ददन

िोक ड उि होिे के क रण पवद्य िय बंद हो गए और हम बच्िों की दनु िय कं प्यूटर मंे कै द हो गई स रे
क्ि स ऑिि इि हो रहे हंै इसके बहुत से फ यदे और बहुत से िुकस ि भी हैं सबसे बड़ फ यद यह है कक
हव गदं ी कम हो रही है िय वग रण स्वच्छ हो गय है बस और क र से ज िे के क रण हव में प्रदषू ण हो र
ह थ अब वह िहीं हो रह है हम रोज बस से जब घर आते थे तो बहुत ट्रैकफक होत थ और घर देरी से
िहुंिते थे अब यह समस्य िहीं है मगर दसू री तरफ समस्य यह है कक हम री दृन्टट िर गहर प्रभ व िड़ र
ह है स र समय हम स्क्रीि िर आंखें गड़ ए रहते हैं िहिे स्कू ि 3:30 तक होत थ अब तो कोई समय ही
िहीं है ऑिि इि में बच्िे कै मर ऑि िहीं करते हंै और अध्य पिक को िगत है कक वह दीव र को िढ
रही है। मझु े िगत है कक िरु िे ददि ही अच्छे थ।े

- ररतीश रेड्डी VIII A

Reflection - Diwali Awareness Drive

It was a wonderful time together with the students of Class 2E!!
They were enthusiastic and very excited to hear me and my
partner Shruthi Reddy!
They were interested to answer all the questions too…
When me and my partner conveyed them that the firecrackers affect our
respiratory system i.e. our lungs then they said it also affects our Ozone layer!
And our environment too…After listening this from them, me and my partner
were surprised! They were curious to know more!
The students also enjoyed the videos which me and my partner showed!!
I thank the teachers who gave us an opportunity and I have learned a lot!!
Thank you!

- Vigilapuram Naina Rao VIII B

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Badhte Kadam - F

Yuvan Vihaan Vinisha Tara
Abir Akshat
Aadvik Aarohan

Sri Pranav Amaira Ameya M Ameya N

Ananya Ashika Atharv Durga

Srishti Khushi Mahadhyuta Mohit
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Rithika, Rishikesh Shrithik Siddharth

Badhte Kadam - G

Yagneetha Vihana Vihaan

Yug Advik Demira

Harshita Madhav Nirvaan
Vihaan
Rudransh Sudeeksha

George Nishaad

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శ్మర జీవులు -కంసాలి

ఒక వృత్తి అనదే ి ప్తర ్ేయ కమనై విదయే శిక్షణపై స్ాథపించబడిన ఒక వృత్తి , దనీ ి ఉదేశయ ్ేిం ఇతరులకు ఆసక్ిలత ేని
ఆబెజక్ివత ్ క్ౌనిిల్ మరియు సేవలను ప్రతేక్షింగథ మరియు ఖచ్చితమనై ప్రహి ారిం క్ోసిం, ఇతర వ్థేపథర
లాభాల ఆశ్త్ో క్థకుిండయ ప్ూరిగథ అిందిించడిం. ఈ ప్దిం "ఉదయరవ్థద వృత్తి " అనే ప్దయనిి కత్తి రిి ంచడిం,
ఇది ఫిర ంచ్ ప్దిం "వృత్తి లిబరలే ్" యొకక ఆింగీకల రణ. వ్థసివ్థనిక్త 19 వ శ్త్యబేింలో ఆింగ్ీ వినియోగ్దయరు
లు అరువు త్చె ుికునయిరు, దనీ ిని 20 వ శ్త్యబేిం చ్చవరి నుిండి అింతరెథతీయ వినియోగ్దయరులు త్తరగి ి
అరువుగథ తీసుకునయిరు, అయిత్య ఈ ప్దిం యొకక ప్దయలు ప్ునర్యవసాకథ రణ నుిండి బయటప్డవు:
"ఉదయరవ్థద వృతి తలు", యూరోపయన్ యూనియన్ యొకక డైెరకె ్ివత ్ ఆన్ రకి గిి షన్ ఆఫ్ పర ఫషనల్
క్థ్లిఫక్ేషన్ి కు,
"కీయిింట్ యొకక ఆసక్ిత క్ోసిం మధే ో మరయి ు సింభావిత సవే లను అిందిించయ వ్థరి దయ్రథ వేక్ిగత ్త, బా
ధ్ేత్యయుతమైన మరియు వృత్తి ప్రింగథ స్తింతర స్థమరాయింలో సింబింధతి వృత్తి ప్రమనై అరతహ ల ఆధయరిం
గథ స్థధ్న చసయ ్ిథరు.
స్రణక్థరుడు బింగథరిం మరయి ు ఇతర విలువ్నై లోహాలత్ో ప్నిచయయ డింలో నపై ్ుణేిం కలిగిన లోహప్ు ప్
నివ్థడు. ... లోహానిి దయఖలు చయయ డిం, టింకిం వ్యే డిం, కత్తి రిించడిం, ఫో రెిి ంగ్, క్థసిింగ్ మరయి ు పథలి
షింగ్ దయ్రథ గోల్్ సితల్‌ ు నపై ్ుణేిం కలిగి ఉిండయలి.
లోహానిి దయఖలు చయయ డిం, టింకిం వ్ేయడిం, కత్తి రిి ంచడిం, ఫో రెిి ంగ్, క్థసిింగ్ మరియు పథలిషింగ్ దయ్రథ
లోహానిి రూపర ిందిించడింలో స్రణక్థరులు నపై ్ుణేిం కలిగి ఉిండయలి.
ఈ వ్థణిజ్ేింలో చయలా తరచుగథ ఆభరణయల తయారల నైప్ుణయేలు, అలాగే సల్ర్మ‌ ిత యొకక స్థరూప్ే నై
ప్ుణయేలు ఉనయియి. స్థింప్దర యయకింగథ, ఈ నైప్ుణయేలు అపిర ంటసి ్ష‌ ప్ల‌ దయ్రథ ఉతీి రణత స్థధిి ంచబడ్యయి,
అయినప్పటిక్ీ, ఇటీవల స్రణక్థరులను బో ధిి ంచడింలో ప్తర ్ేయ కత కలిగని ఆభరణయల కళల పథఠశథలలు
మరయి ు ఆభరణయల కళల గొడుగ్ు క్తిందకు వచియ అనకే నపై ్ుణయేలు అిందుబాటులో ఉనయియి. అనేక వి
శ్్విదయేలయాలు మరయి ు జూనియర కళాశథలలు తమ లలిత కళల పథఠథేింశథలీ ో భాగ్ింగథ గోల్్ సిత,
సల్ర సిత మరయి ు మటల్ ఆరి్ కలపనను కూడయ అిందిసి ునయియి.

- మనస్ని రేజింతల VIII A

Career Genogram Reflection

One of the best tasks we were given during our Sparkling Saturdays was the
Career Genogram Project. A career genogram is your family tree traced back to
your grandparents that examines the careers that each member pursued.

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Earlier, there were limited options for careers but now there are so many options
to choose from and there’s a greater opportunity available to the children of
today.
For this project, I not only interviewed my family but also found out about the
different careers that my great grandparents and their parents pursued. Each of
them had different perspectives to their careers. They also told me about the
various qualifications and skills that are required in each of their fields.
I interviewed many people, but I found one of them very interesting and exciting!
My cousin, who’s a communication officer recently interned at an NGO in Peru.
When she was interning there, the NGO was having a fundraiser event. The
fundraiser event was raising money for Women’s Empowerment so that they
could run different women’s empowerment programs in the community. The
whole experience of working in an NGO and hearing from her about all the
experiences she had really got me excited.
At last, I’d like to say that this project surely gave me an idea of the career options
that are available though I’m still not sure about what I’d like to take up. The
entire process of making the family tree to framing questions to interviewing each
one was a learning by itself. I’ve learnt a lot from this project, and I’d like to thank
my school for introducing SAP to us!

- Dhriti Madan VIII B

Book Review – Wonder

The book Wonder is written by author R. J. Palacio. It is about a 10-year-old boy
with a face deformity and his challenges with fitting in with normal kids. This
book shows about how difficult it was for 10-year-old August Pullman to start
5th grade. It was the first time he had ever been to a real school. Why I personally
love this book, is because it shows that every kid is normal, and is a huge wonder.
A quote from this book I personally love, “You can’t blend in when you were born
to stand out” is absolutely beautiful and touches my heart.
The straightforward way in which R. J. Palacio approaches this topic is what
makes this an excellent book. Auggie might have an unusual face, but he's a
regular kid, and that makes him relatable, in spite of his challenges. Another
quality of this book that caught my eye is how Palacio also shifts her point of
view, telling the story through the eyes of characters other than Auggie. This
allows the reader to get to know characters like Auggie's sister, Via, who talks
about the way her brother takes over the family’s life.
The power of the book is in how Palacio creates such a normal, relatable character
from a boy living with such an extraordinary physical disability.

-Haasini Vinjamuri VIII B

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Badhte Kadam - H

Nikshith Sthira V Raja
Aakansha
Aadhya Aahan Goushik
Saanchi
Divya Eva Sreenika
Monaali Paridhi Shaurya
Shrestha Siddharth
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Mohammad Shoaub Aarvi

Artistic Imagination I A

Atharv Tiwari Rudra Sagar Dave Rihav Mittal Prisha Sharma

Nitaansh Arora Hreyansh Sharma Dhriti K Devansh Netem

Chaitrika Banuka Atharv Tiwari Arush Nune Anika Srivastava

Aarav Bhugra Aadil Narayan Ananya Murali Aira Anumol

Aditi Dhulip Nihit Viroja

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Book Review – A Little Princess

Genre: Children’s literature; Age: 10 and up
Summary:
A young girl, Sara is sent to a boarding school in London by her father even
though she doesn’t want to leave her home in India. Even at the boarding school
Sara leads a pampered life as the headmistress, Miss Minchin is impressed by her
father’s wealth. Sara was like a leader in her school as the other students look up
to her wealth and how well she spun tales from her imagination. When tragedy
strikes and Sara’s father dies, she loses all her wealth and is treated like a servant
by Miss Minchin. What happens to Sara and who she meets in her journey is
what this book is all about.
Review:
A lot of young girls imagine themselves to be a princess; I know, I did. I dreamt
about tall castle towers and horse drawn carriages, beautiful ball gowns and
glittering tiaras. I have read so many fairy tales that captivated me when I was
younger but this story is of a princess who did not have a royal title that enamored
me.

The author’s way of writing is whimsical and has a magical tone to it that made
me adore the book much more. Sara is an exceptional and well written character.
The young girl’s imaginative mind and kind heart gets her through tough times
until her fortune changes. She has a strong will and is eager to learn and she is
generous to everyone around her but she is very spoiled and thinks the world
revolves around her. Her optimistic nature is in stark contrast with few of the
other characters of the book, like Miss Minchin whose bitterness and dislike
towards Sara rubbed off on other students.

I think the story is very well written. The author’s vivid language instantly
sucked me in, from the beginning to the end but I did not care for how few of the
characters were described. I would have loved the book much more if Sara had
had more of a character arc and the other characters were paid a bit more
attention. The book reminds us that friendships are important and to never give
up. It tells us about the ups and downs of life and encourages us to work towards a
better future. All in all, it was a very satisfying and gripping read and I enjoyed
it thoroughly.

- Pooja Racharla VIII B

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Brownies...Anyone?

For me it’s anytime.  Our home is always ready for dessert and it guarantees
making the main meal so much more enjoyable. The anticipation of melting the
crumbly, fudgy, chocolatey treat in the mouth is worth it.  My Mom and I makes
the best brownies and I would like to share the recipe with you today.
 Ingredients: 
100 gms Maida 
150 gms Milkmaid 
100 gms Cooking Chocolate 
2 tbsp Butter 
1/2 tsp Baking Soda 
1/2 tsp Baking Powder 
100 ml Coke/Pepsi 
1/2 tsp Vanilla essence 
1/4 cup Cashew nuts/walnuts (optional) 
Method: Melt the chocolate in a non-stick pan or Microwave for 1 min.  Mix all
the ingredients and beat with a twin blade beater.  Pour the mixture in a greased
tin and sprinkle some chocolate chips on top.  Bake in a preheated oven at
180 degrees for 25 min. 

 -Shreyan Nawagekar VIII B 

Bolt from the Blue

I salute the year 2020, for making us realise, that each one of us seems to have
unlimited treats of time. I too had to settle with the new normal. I had all the love of
all dear ones. I had a good time at home, but missed opportunity of meeting friends,
teachers, relatives, people, throughout. But being sensitive to the times we all have
started enjoying every bit of it in spite of all odds. I met all challenges at personal level,
but worked with hope and optimism. I have been living hopefully, living happily but
still satiate myself, mostly by hard work. We as a family have spent enormous time
together successfully; I have gained good skills in cookery. I have been missing seeing
and meeting people.
Lockdown of the world has meddled with mental, physical, and emotional nobility of
living beings of the planet. I also got upset in the beginning, however time is the best
healer. There are many good aspects of this lock down, like enjoying the luxury of
eating breakfast while attending virtual classes, yawning and listening to my
teammates and teachers.
Going on with each day as it unfolds to a new dawn, for the sun to rise gently upon the
universe, and life prospers smiling and rocking again.

-Satvik Gupta VIII

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Artistic Imaginations - I B

Nikhil Ganeshji Agamjot Kaur Arisht Kochar

Ayanna Maity Eshanika Darshini Bhavyasree

Ishanvi Kritin Gnana Vidushi Nayasha Samal
Mahesh Sai
Saesha Badjatya Ryka Nikhil

Saanvi Vora Soumya Mandal Vikram Karthikeya Vivaan Singh

Vianna Arpit Laeisha Mahesh Sai Mishka Lal`

Maanvika Ayaana Maity Kritin Kiah
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Artistic Imaginations - I C

Neev Vanshika C Tushar Gundapalli Srihaan Mantripragada

Lekshya Pranshi Shyla Gupta Maya Koli

Myra Keshwani Ansh Sharma Aadwika Babu Aarav Balpande

Arya Nagraj Ayan Masand Gitisha Singh Andrews Vanama

Dhatri Sharma Aarushi Jarupla Darshh Joshi Cherika Alkode

Kartikeya Sinha Moukhika Putikam Jatin Ram Manasvi Middela

Shanaya Verma Niharika Naveen Rudransh Yojith
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Poem – Wonderland

It was just yesterday that I was sitting in a diner
With my apron on and customers yelling for their food
Before the perfect storm would emerge, with skills finer
And I’d blindly chase it, encouraged by jealousy and oblivion.

I took a wrong step, wanted the spotlight on me
And fell down a rabbithole into a queer realm.

A place where magic was common.
A land that never failed to overwhelm.

But I fit in better than a chameleon when a predator at bay
Cut a piece of me to fit the glass slipper, and all they saw were the scars.

They ripped apart the dress I’d sewn that fit so naturally that day
Forcing me to wear whatever my godmother gave.

The very one who gave me the dress,
Cursed it to fade when the clock strikes midnight
Because I refused to have her name tattooed on me.
I kept waiting in vain for my armour-clad knight.

Then they offered me magic,
Knowing it’d drive me mad. Wanting it to.

As my ego inflates and reality twists,
I see the leaves on my head as a crown.

They say I should be grateful to be in wonderland.
But is it really wonderland if I had to stain my hands with blood to get there?

(Writer’s Note: This is a poem about fame from the point of view of a celebrity,
with fairytale themed imagery reminiscent of the “perfect” life we believe them to
lead.)

- Shreya Kumar VIII B

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What Role Does Journaling Play in Our Life?

The moment we think of journals; our mind thinks of a princess in a fairy tale
who writes down what happens everyday in her little journal. Some might say it
all seems a little kiddish. Some might ask, “what role does journaling even play
in our lives?”
Journaling is a beautiful thing. It is a non- judgmental, safe, happy place. It’s a
place where you can confess your fears and feelings without ever feeling scared.
Most importantly, it feels amazing when you write down all those thoughts and
feelings out of your head and down on paper. It feels like you’ve been seeing the
world through a broken, blurry and foggy glass for so long. Then, when your
thoughts are clearly presented before you, it suddenly becomes clear and
clean. Maybe years later, one day, you’ll find your journal, buried somewhere
beneath your mattress. You open it and read, and understand who you were
before and how much you’ve grown, and what a wonderful person you’ve
become.
Journaling also has a lot of benefits. For example, one of the ways to deal with
any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy way to express yourself. It can
help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and cope with depression. It helps you
prioritize problems, fears, and concerns and provides an opportunity for positive
self-talk and identifying negative thoughts and behaviors. Journaling is done in
many forms. You can keep an art journal, or a daily journal where you record the
events of the day which you are thankful for. You can also write about what you
like, the food you like to eat, the people you like to talk to, the places you
would like to go, the movies you want to watch, the songs you love, anything and
everything.
As you can see, journaling benefits you in so many ways. So, set aside a few
minutes every day, just a few pages. Try writing about what you’re grateful for,
and what things you hold close to your heart. You’ll feel that everything will
be okay because it will! There might be moments when you feel like you
shouldn’t continue keeping a journal but trust me, life is better with a
journal! Those pages might become your best friend. I promise, you won’t ever
regret writing a journal. Infact, you’ll be really grateful and happy that you
started it in the first place.

- Kritika Raj VIII B

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Artistic Imaginations - I D

Aarush Kalanouria Vivaan Maheshwari Svostika Pradhan Sreeman Upputuri

Aarna Devineni Aadya Kashyap Aarav Bhootra Abheek Panigrahi

Avyukt Reddy Devansh Malyala Harshvi Kanumuri Isha Sinha

Saatvika Konduru Kriti Sharma Mahijith Kancherla Malhar Kaul

Reyansh Agrawal Pavi Sri Tritiya Reddy Parnavi Parimal Rishik Reddy Potati

Samveer Verma Satwik Yellamraju Shourya Sankeerth YashwanthPinnamaneni

Srihan Goud Mula Vihhan Sujit Tathvika Reddy

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Artistic Imaginations - I E

Vrishank Gangala Vedansh Ananya Zayd

Vedansh Ujjwal Taswika Tanvi

Aarush Tanishi Srivatsa Saahil

Rohan Navika

Rishaanver Anish

Kamakshi Anika Jaligama

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Poem Wonder- RJ Palacio

I know I’m an ordinary kid 
I feel quite ordinary inside 
But the only reason I’m not 
Is because no one else sees me that way 

 
I try to ignore 
The faces people make 
But when you’ve got one like mine 
It’s hard to not do a double-take 

 
If I had a magic lamp 
I think you know what me 
wish would be about 
But how can I blend in,  
When I was born to stand out? 

 
Then, there was a day 
When people looked past my face 
And saw me, for who I am 
I knew, I finally found my place 

 
Friendship is a small 
But marvelous thing 
It made me smile despite my differences 
And changed me as a human being 

 
So, as I walked home with my friends 

On graduation day 
I felt more ordinary than ever, because they 

Finally saw me that way 
 

We all deserve a standing ovation 
At least once in our life 

Because we’ve all fought a battle 
We’ve all won a fight 
-Vanshika Goel VIII B

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