Shri Darpan 2020-21

Mother Nature

There is a reason why,
Earth is called Mother Nature,
She nurtures us and boons us with her fruits,
She gives us water and protects us.

There is a reason why,
Earth is called Mother Nature,
She keeps on giving us love from her heart,
When we are sad and gloomy, she sends us robins and chirping birds.

There is a reason why,
Earth is called Mother Nature,
And how that our Mother Earth is suffering from cough and cold?
Didn’t we take care of our Mother Earth?

Let’s all come together and help her by giving love and care,
So, that she can once again breathe the fresh air,

So that she can again nurture her children with care.
This is a reason why; Earth is called Mother Nature.

- Navya PriyadarshiVA

A Restaurant at Home

You may think that five months ago when we first hear ‘Corona virus’, we could
never imagine that in two months we will be in lockdown and we could ever have
online classes. So, I will be telling you something interesting, memorable and
funny. It all started not a long time ago. I wanted to eat pizza and junk food; I
mean mummy… food. So, I kept reminding my parents about it.
“I want to eat yummy food.
Mom said, you have to make it. I will ask your baba (my father) to help you.

After a month, I was exhausted. I really wanted a change in my food. So, I decided
to make on my own. For the rest of the day, I watched YouTube cooking videos.
Next day I made the Pizza base, I asked my baba Pizza sauce. He agreed as long
as I gave him a share. I agreed for it. At last, with the help of my baba My Pizza
is ready. I couldn’t believe. It really tasted great. From then on, I could make
pizza, a muffin cake, Cookies and last frosting. Sometimes it worked. However, I
tried it until it worked. From then, it’s been a “Restaurant at home”.

-Kriti Ghanwar VA

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Grade V

Vasistha 5B Md. Muzaynah 5 B Sai Karthikeya 5B

Alaknanda Nandaraj 5A Aradhya 5B Dhritiman 5A

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My Experience in Lockdown 

Before the lock down days which started in March, I still remember how I used
to have a good time with all my Friends playing, cycling and what not! 
But now I am spending all time inside in my house with television and online
school in laptop. 
 Months back in school we used to wait for the dearest bell to ring which used to
tell us that it`s time to go home and now everything is happening through a
laptop where I see and listen to all my teachers and classmates. Thanks to
technology which is helping us to keep our learning go on. 
But some kids can`t learn in this situation. 
 And last year when Novel Corona virus (covid-1) don't exist I could not
understand anything about computers, but now I know all about it. Like how I
learned about computers teachers also learning this new way of teaching. 
 This Novel Corona virus (covid-1) has totally changed are way of living and I
respect the doctors who are giving their life for other people. It has also brought
some positive changes but not corona virus positive! 
 
Novel Corona virus (covid-1) has made changes in my life like now I am spending
more time with my parents and little sister. It has also reduced pollution and are
mother earth is recovering. 
 My best memorable moment was my birthday party online again a new way of
celebrating a birthday. 
I celebrated my birthday with my cousins and grandparents. 
 Last but not the least corona and made so many changes in life! 
Thank you!!

-Ayaansh Singhal V A

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My Dear Meow……. Meow………

Today, I made a new friend my “Black Panther” ha… ha… it’s not a panther, it’s
a Cat. She comes every morning when we have milk. Then disappears all the day,
we give her biscuits and she loves them.
One day, I saw having with her a mouse. I suddenly realized she has grown up.
I was doubting that now she won’t be coming in the morning for biscuits, to my
surprise she has come and I was very happy. Now, she started coming in the
evening also. I was very happy. We use to talk to her in her own
language meaw…..meaw……and she use reply to us again
saying meaw…..meaw……
One day all of sudden, she stops coming. We were thinking that she has lost her
way. I was missing her a lot, but suddenly I saw her at lunch time. I was happy
she was having lunch with watchman. Now a days I am surprised, she is not
coming to our home, but we can listen her meaw…meaw…… sound from
our Neighbour's house and now she started liking our neighbor aunt's curd rice.
Wherever she is…… I am happy that, she is SAFE!!

-Rishab Ramnani V A

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Grade VI

Tanvi 6A Shriya 6B Saanvi 6A

Ishana 6C Srinidhi 6A Nidhipa 6B

Pranav 6B Saanvi D 6A

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Grade VII

Tanish 7B Sai Sravan 7A Praneel 7A

Arushi 7A Aditi 7C Mahak 7C

Mahak 7C Maitri 7C Praneel 7A

Praneel 7A

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My Response to Pandemic

As you all know that the pandemic COVID-19 has affected the whole world and
there was lockdown everywhere. Some people thought how bad this pandemic is
and how we are stuck in the house. But few saw it from a different view, they told
it was good as the pollution has reduced so much that you could see Himalayan
mountains from Punjab. I saw it from a good view. Because during the
lockdown, I developed a number of different hobbies, like reading, drawing, Lego
and solving Rubic cube. These have improved me in many different ways like
reading helped me improve my speaking skills and Lego improved my
imagination as I built my own boat without help of manual. I used to get
bored sometimes but, I always tried something new and I got fascinated by it and
that’s how I developed so many hobbies. Then in June online school started. It
was totally a new experience to take virtual classes, do homework projects and
assignments online on Word or PowerPoint. But eventually I got the hang of it
in a few weeks then it felt just like normal school. But still sometimes I feel
offline school was better as I could meet my friends and teachers and do a lot of
activities in the school. So, I’d like to advise my friends who are getting bored to
try more and more innovative things so you find which suits you best and make
it your hobby and enjoy your time.

-Keyur Kadni V A

Important Facts about Vaccination

Definition of vaccination:
Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of
protecting people against harmful diseases, before
they come into contact with them. It uses your
body’s natural defences to build resistance to
specific infections and makes your immune
system stronger.

Importance of Vaccination:
Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent disease and save lives – now
more than ever. Today there are vaccines available to protect against at least 20
diseases, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. Together,
these vaccines save the lives of up to 3 million people every year.

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When we get vaccinated, we aren’t just protecting ourselves, but also those
around us. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination continues to be critically
important. The pandemic has caused a decline in the number of children receiving
routine immunizations, which could lead to an increase in illness and death from
preventable diseases.
How does it work?
Vaccines reduce risks of getting a disease by working with your body’s natural
defences to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system
responds. It:

• Recognizes the invading germ, such as the virus or bacteria.
• Produces antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced naturally by
the immune system to fight disease.
• Remembers the disease and how to fight it. If you are then exposed to
the germ in the future, your immune system can quickly destroy it before
you become unwell.
The vaccine is therefore a safe and clever way to produce an immune response in
the body, without causing illness.
Why to get vaccinated:
Without vaccines, we are at risk of serious illness and disability from diseases like
measles, meningitis, pneumonia, tetanus and polio. Many of these diseases can be
life-threatening. WHO estimates that vaccines saves  between 2 and 3 million
lives every year.
Two key reasons to get vaccinated are to protect ourselves and to protect those
around us. Because not everyone can be vaccinated – including very young babies,
those who are seriously ill or have certain allergies – they depend on others being
vaccinated to ensure they are also safe from vaccine-preventable diseases.

-Harshiv Gayaka VA

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Grade VIII

Vanshika 8B Vanditha 8B Naina 8B

Shriya 8A Aditi 8A Khanak 8A

Khanak 8A Sana Syed 8A Shriya 8A

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Being Positive in Tough Times

Covid-19 when I heard this first time. I am scared at that time my mother went
to an official tour to Goa. I called my mother and asked her to come back
immediately. After few days loch down is declared and Schools, Offices, Malls
everything was shutdown.

During this summer holidays we planned to visit the USA where my uncle and
aunt stays and also planned to visit many beautiful places like Disney land etc….
However, after hearing about lock down I was little disappointed but on the other
side I was happy as my parents were staying at home and started working from
home. So, I got more time to spend with my parents.
During lock down days, I use to play some card games like sequence, UNO, board
games like monopoly, guessing games and lot more every day at night.
I love painting and craft work. So, every day I use to do painting or pencil art,
take the picture and share it with my family members and relatives in watts app
group. I conducted treasure hunt games for my family members and it was of
great fun.
My father after his office hours use to try his hand in cooking special chicken
recipes for the family and I noted most of those recipes. I use to give rating based
on the taste of the dish. It was very fun.
This lockdown allowed me to spend most of the time with my parents,
family members and I enjoyed it completely.
I am lucky enough to have everything at home to stay safe.

-Akshaya Reddy K.S. V A

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An Interdisciplinary Approach – Art Integration

Varnika 7B Shriya Rohan 6A Shriya Rohan 6A

Aaditya 7A Anwesha 7B Daiwik 6C

Ishana 6C Lakshya 6A Mahak 7C

Maitri 7C Manas 6C Saanvi 6A
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Kids for Tiger - Posters

Shriya 8A - Sarah 4A
Sai Karthikeya 5B

Aadhya 3F Abhiram 4C Bhasvan Sai 4F

Daniica 4C Mayurika 4D Rakesh 8B

Ritika 7C Saanvi 6A

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Mathathon Logo Designs

Sravan 5B Sai Karthikeyan 5B Saanvi 6C

Aaliyah 6A Aarav 5B Agastya 5B

Naisha 6C Panini 6C Naisha Mandowara 6B

Shriya 6A

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Shri Art Challenge - Masterpieces

Varnika VII B Eshanika I B Varnika II B Aarush VIII A

Aadvik BK F Aadya BK A Aadya BK A Appala Krishna IV E

Agastya Ivaturi V A Anveshi Maurya IV E Ayaan Masand I C Ayaan Masand I C

Ayaan Masand I C Ayaan Masand I C Dhruv II F Dhruv II F

Daksha Lamba VI Dhruv II F Karuwakee Sabat IV F Mishka Shrama IV D

Gargie Singh VI A Gitisha I C Prabhav VI B Pranav VI A

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Nabyanshaa Biswas -I Navya V A Shriya Sinha VIII A Shriya Sinha VIII A

Priyanshi II A Saesha BK D Sloka IV F

Taashvi Khemka - BK
D

Sidhya 3E

Tanya IV B

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Unlocking The Lockdown

Quarantine, the name itself develops chills all over us …it’s the most used word
from past 4 months…But could anyone imagine that this period could be so much
full of fun? Yes for me every day of this quarantine / lockdown time was filled
with fun, love, laughter and lots of learning.
Every single day of this period is a memorable one, if I have to select and write
about one day then that would be April 25th. This day me and my sister baked a
cake for my parents’ anniversary. The whole experience of baking cake with help
of my mom was amazing. I just can’t explain the tension and excitement we had
till the cake was baked completely. We spent the whole day playing ludo,
watching my parents wedding CD, making greeting card for them and trying to
make their day special.
All our efforts was fruitful when my parents appreciated us for all that we had
done for them and their happiness had no limits. This day will remain as the most
unforgettable day for me.
Many people would have had many such memories in this quarantine. So one
way the quarantine has helped all of us in creating more bonding and memories
with our family

-Aadrika V B

Benefits of Walking

“Walking is good for you. Switch off the music and let’s go for a walk.” My
mother’s lines every night after dinner, followed by a grunt and a tide of protests
from me. I would try all the tricks in my hat to avoid it. Then came Corona, first
few days of lockdown were good. I was happy. Our community laid down a set of
rules. The best of those was ‘Residents are hereby requested to avoid any
walking/ jogging /cycling / skating on all walkways inside the community.’ The
first ten days, all I did was listen to music day and night. Day 11, I began to miss
my walks. Every night when I filled my calendar, I asked my mother when the
lockdown would end. Day 15, I yearned to go out and started waiting for the
lockdown to end. Then came the sad news ‘lockdown in extended.’ On TV, I and
my mother saw that many people were coming up with new ways of adding
movement to their daily life. It was inspiring to watch them and we started trying
different things watching such shows. This was when I realized the value of my
freedom to walk. By the time, the lockdown came to an end, I was all up and ready
for my walks. I don’t complain anymore when it is time to go for a walk.

-Urshita V B

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My Lockdown Days

Today, I am going to tell you all few memorable moments since lockdown, here
goes- it was the middle of April, I couldn’t think what to do. But my brother came
to me with an idea. He said ‘Akka, I think we should play bed fight’ I thought it
was a brilliant idea I said okay, you must be wondering what bed fight is, here’s
your answer- bed fight is fighting on a bed but much more than that. RULES
AND REGULATIONS-
1. You must not sit up or use your hands, you sleep to play
2. you must cross your hands on your chest
3. you should not kick where you are not supposed to.
And that’s the game it was so much fun Abhi, my brother, and I played three
rounds I won the last and Abhi won the first two. About a week later, my mum
called and said ‘let’s make mini-Choco lava cakes’ I agreed we watched the video
and made the cakes. When they were in the oven me and my brother played a few
more rounds and after that we ate the cakes with delight. In the starting of May
my father found out how to make pizza including the dough without yeast at
home. We enjoyed pizza at home throughout May. After a while my sister came
to visit, we played bed fight with her too. I also started working on my 3rd book
as my second book got delayed. Three words- I liked lockdown.

-Ananya Vinjamuri V B

Exploring My Baking Skills

In the lockdown I learned to do many new things that I never learned in my life.
Like cooking, baking, DIY’S, making key chains, home decoration and room
decoration. At the first day of lockdown, I was so bored so my mother gave me a
thought to learn something new. I ran to my mum and hugged her and asked her
to teach me baking today and guess what we started baking it was my first baking
cupcakes. First my mother and me brought all the things needed. but I mistakenly
brought wheat flour instead of all purpose flour and we had to start all again.
While baking the cake we played with the flour and I also dropped some of the
milk on the floor and it became a very cute and small puddle. I also managed to
jump in the puddle even though it was too small for me. After making the batter
we poured it into the cupcake molds and then kept it in the oven and went and
made the frosting for the cupcakes. we made three colors of the frosting – Blue,
Purple and Pink. I loved baking cakes with my mother and then a beep came the
cupcakes were done! I got so happy. Then we started keeping the frosting on the
cupcakes while keeping the frosting I ate some of it.

- Radhika Singhal V B

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My Sister’s Birthday

I want to share a memorable moment that happened at my home during this
pandemic situation where people cannot go out unless required. It was my sister’s
second birthday which we earlier planned in a function hall by inviting all the
guests but now we have to make it at our home with my family alone.
We kept balloons and her favourite toys all over the bed and a new dress to
surprise her. We brought her out of the room in a toy car and everyone in the
family wished her. Next most important thing is baking a cake. This was the first
time we tried baking cake at home, and I thought it would be a flop. Luckily it
was delicious. Later we decorated the living room with balloons and banner.
Evening we had a cake cut and our relatives joined over a video call and captured
nice photos and then had a delicious dinner.

-Bhavesh Mangapalli V B

How Gaming Helped Me During Lockdown!

I woke up late because the was no school and I wanted to play with my friends,
but I realized it was lockdown and I made things like Iron man’s mask, Captain
America’s shield, Spiderman’s iron arms and T hors hammers. I played games
like Frisbee, Roblox and Call of duty. I learnt many things by Byju’s learning
App and minvo learn to code. I like Roblox because we can make any games.
I did many experiments like transferring water with tissues, and making a
gigantic explosion with water. I watched movies like Avengers. I drew cars and
different cartoon characters. My mom made Chicken pizzas and Chocolate cakes
that I love to eat. I played video games, Fifa Football, fortnite and world of tanks.
I had spectacular shock of online classes. First it was boring and then it was like
school at home. However, I like to go to school because I can play football in the
ground. I also read Panchatantra books every night before I sleep.

- Havish Nara V B

Positivty in Chaos

Although lockdown started very excitingly as I went to my native place to stay
with my grandparents. It became boring as I was not attending school and
meeting friends. I started reading books and learning new crafts and paintings.
I did an experiment on surface tension on water and soap and shared with my
friends. As I was not going out I could speak with my friends and staff in my
hospital and maintain social distance. I also learnt about various medicines when
my parents were discussing and also Covid 19. After watching news about the

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hardships of the labourers we decided to help them by donating money and food.
We also went to donate groceries to the temple priests.
I read Bhagvadgita as promised to my grandfather. My grandfather said that he
will spend for my trip if I complete all the slokas. I also read Panchatantra stories
and Math puzzle books.
I enjoy bed time stories which my father tells me often. I also enjoy the school
activities like dance and music. I like to do it along with my brother and sister.
Me and my sister learnt abacus from my uncle.

-Laasya D V B

My Birthday Surprise!

You must be thinking how awful it is to have your birthday in lockdown. Guess,
I had my birthday in this ‘wonderful’ lockdown. I am going to tell you all about
it.
My birthday started off like any other birthday. My parents were sitting beside
me singing the happy birthday song. I got ready and went to my first class. Before
you read what happened next let’s rewind back to a few days before. I had asked
my dad for a Nerf gun. He said he will buy it after the lockdown. But I came back
after the class and it was lying on the chair, a big transparent glory of a weapon
with a light savor beside it.
After the last class of the morning, I played with my new toys until my mom
made cheese burgers for lunch. They were awesome. After school relatives were
calling me and wishing Then in the evening, I decided to play my new video
game. Then I heard blowing of balloons and my mom was hanging the iron man
drawing on the wall. There was a cake ready on the table and my parents invited
al the relatives on google meet. It was PARTY TIME!
So when there is another lockdown, make sure to make the best use of it.

- Vasishta Anoop Balakuntala V B

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Simile Dragon

Once I met a sleeping dragon   -Vasishta B. V B
Its wings as long as the Nile 

It’s jaws as big as Thexis 
Its eyes shining as sapphire 
Its scales as hard as graphite 

I was scraed as a mouse 
I ran as fast as a cheetah away and away 

From the forest where the dragon lay. 

The Cloning Time Machine 

Who doesn’t enjoy cleaning the garages on a nice windy day? Well, that’s me.
Bored, I sat down on a desk telling my friend, Saanvi, “cleaning is so boring, I
wish we had a Time machine to fast forward time.” Just then a big box broke, fell
into pieces and out came a Time Machine. Later we figured that our Time

Machined cloned into a portable remote, with all functions. Then as decided we
fast forwarded time and finished cleaning, at school, after the teacher told the

answer to the test, we re winded time and got full marks in our tests. Well done!!

We proclaimed. It was a great day after all. 

-Saisha Singh V B 

Shri Darpan-

My favourite sparkling Saturday was when we discussed about the “Seven
wonders, of the world.”

We had a lot of fun, and mam gave us a form to test how much we understood
about the Seven wonders.
I loved it!!!
I am looking forward for more exciting Sparkling Saturdays!!!!!

- Laxmi Samvida IV E

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Making your own Advertisement 

                                 Air Pencil - Magic is here! 
                                Guys check out- this is so cool  

It can talk, it can walk and
it can write in the air and everywhere! 
 

-Pahul Parteet Singh V B

– Saisha Singh V B

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My Favourite Person 

My favourite person in my mother. She is a lawyer. My
mother has long black hair and big ears. She makes
delicious cakes and food too. She helps me in my
homework. She is very kind and honest. She made
beautiful masks for all of us. She likes Math sums and
riddles and when I cannot solve them, she helps me too.  

- Juhitha V B 

 

Lost in the Woods!

On a bright sunny day, there was a boy named Samar who went into the forest
with his friends. While they were venturing out, he heard some strange noises
coming from far.  
Due to his inquisitiveness, he followed the sounds and went deep into the forest.
No
sooner
did he
realize
that it
was
almost
sunset
and he
was in
the
middle of
a dark
black
forest all alone. Frightened and exhausted he was moving on till he saw a very
old house that was shabby. He stepped inside with a hope of finding someone from
which he could take some help. He was disappointed to see the house empty. As
he was tired and hungry from the long walk he laid down on the dusty bed and
fell asleep. After some time, he heard some weird and creepy noises coming from
right outside the hut and the door to the hut was opened. He was scared at first
but was glad after he saw his father along with his friends. He cried out happily

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and hugged his father. He was relieved and in no time they all found themselves
on the street.  
 
He was happy that he was re united with his family and soon he heard his mom
calling out “Samar, Wake up! You are getting late for school. than he realized that
he had a dream.  

-Yogith V B

My Lockdown Birthday

I woke up early feeling very excited and happy because it was my birthday. I got
up and brushed my teeth as fast as possible and ran out of the rooms to find all
the rooms were decorated. My parents stayed till 1:00, instantly I gave them a
hug. I had a few relatives living upstairs, they came down and wished me A Happy
10th birthday. A milestone birthday. They sand birthday song in telugu. My mom
applied oil on my hair and I took my bath and went upstairs and ate my breakfast.
My uncle made my favourite things. I played with the babies for sometime. When
they went to sleep, I started reading comics. 3 guests who were close relatives
came risking their safety for me. Their son Shlok went to play with my sister
Raaga. Shortly after that I had my lunch – all my favourite prepared by my mom.
I would have invited many people for the party but because of Covid no one could
came. They all sent their heart warming wishes. I watched TV
for sometime. Then my mom came with a big chocolate cake made with 10
different chocolates- amazing! We had paneer and dal makhani for dinner. We
looked at some old pictures of 2015, 2016, 2017. After the guests left, I went to
sleep happy because of what everything everyone did. Thank you!

- Agastya Ivaturi V B

A Memorable Chapter from My Quarantine Diary  

  

Who likes staying at home? I do not. But I have not been getting bored.
Because, these days, I have been reading a lot and started loving it.  I also have
been studying.  The best part is reading newspapers and watching television with
my parents. I liked helping my parents in dusting, sweeping,
mopping, baking, and making breakfast.  I wish they let me do all these on my
own.  
   But who likes quarantine? I do not.  Because I could not go swimming. Because
I could not do any fun activities this summer. I miss going to school, I miss going

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down to play with my friends. This summer has been the worst summer ever, but
it is also a unique summer because of the covid-19.  
  

But who likes quarantine? I do not. Because I could not celebrate my
10th birthday as planned!  I was looking forward to my 10th birthday.  Because I
was expecting my best friend from Pune and my sister from Sydney to join the
celebration. Sad They could not make it to Hyderabad because of the covid-19
travel ban. But I kind of liked my birthday because it was different from others.  
  

I do not understand why a germ, which gets killed by a normal soap, could
turn our lives upside down. But we adapt. And life goes on. Even our school,
through online.  

            - Tapasya Meka V C 
                        

A Helpful Neighbourhood

 

We stay in my home Avatar, a gated community in Hyderabad in the last
few days there is a huge surge in covid-19 cases in our society. The covid affected
families find it difficult to cook their food, so we come together to support

our neighbors for daily food needs including breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per

their choice free of cost. Which will help them focus on their health and get well

soon. 

  We encourage you to implement our model in your community and enjoy the

bliss of community living. 

 

                                                  - Shriyans Padhi V C

      My Lockdown World 

 

The World around me is buzzing with the news of covid-19. The virus
which originated from Wuhan made its way into India. Since its inception, it has
spread like a wildfire and there seems to be no end to it. This virus has brought
so many lifestyle changes. It taught us our old customs like sanitizing (washing
hands) hands, washing feet after coming from outside, no shake hands instead
wish namaste, etc. 
We have witnessed lockdown; night curfew also saw countless
people dying. During the pandemic, one good thing that happened in nature is
that nature rejuvenated itself. We could see rivers like Ganga and Yamuna
flowing without dust and other impurities. Air pollution decreased. 

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Everyone spent with their family quality time. played games, watched old serials
like Ramayana, Mahabharat, etc. 
Students learned new technology by attending online classes. 
                                                                   

-Vedansh Joshi V C 

                                                                          My Inspiration

 

MS Dhoni is my inspiration. I remember the first time I came to know about
him was when my parents took me to watch the movie made on his life. As I saw
the hard work MS Dhoni had put in to reach the top, I wanted to know more. I
started watching and following him in all his matches and read a lot about him. 

It was hard for me to tell at first, why I was so inspired by his life. That
took me to my love for cricket. I could connect with him as I connected with the
game. What inspired me the most was his attitude? His demeanor even in the
toughest of situations was calm and he used to think with a cool head. This earned
him the title ‘Captain Cool’. It is one of the best things about him. He puts his
brain and heart into the game and thinks with a calm mind to achieve success.
That is what inspires me the most. He is one of the main reasons I have taken up
cricket and strive to do well on the field. His determination is something I hope
to have one day. He has taught me that if you believe in yourself, you can achieve
anything.  

He is my inspiration and my motivation to never stop trying, never give up,
and doing the best I can. I hope to be playing for the Indian Cricket team one
day.

-Shubhang Vyas V C 

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My Hero 

Count down has begun, 1hr - 30 mins - 10 mins- 5 mins - 2 mins…. and
here comes my COVID warrior. My dad my Hero. My dad is a patriot who is
working selflessly as a front-line warrior during this COVID Pandemic. It all
began on 2nd April 2020 when my dad got a call from the Telangana govt
followed by Care hospital requesting his services in building isolation wards for
the COVID-affected patients at Hyderabad.  
             

My Hero (My dad) willingly accepted the contract, despite the short
deadline given. On 5th April we moved to my grandparents’ home since my dad
wanted to give his 100% to the project and complete the same in the shortest
time. That was the last day, I saw him. Mom and I did not want him to be worried
about us since the Govt and the Hospital authorities needed him more than us. 

He faced several hurdles in the way but never gave up. He worked tirelessly
day in and day out to complete the wards. He had a dedicated team of 43
employees (Designers, Medical consultants, Civil team, Labor,
and housekeeping staff). 

Thanks to the digital platform, I was able to connect with my dad. we used
to have video calls once a week since he was so busy with his work. Finally, the
day had come when I was going to meet my dad in person. My Joy had no
bounds.

I am so proud of my dad. He is the reason why the cured patients are back
home with their loved ones. We as a family did our part to make sure we saved
during this pandemic. This was indeed a proud and a memorial moment. 

"TO THE WORLD YOU ARE MY DAD, TO ME YOU ARE THE
WORLD". 

-Hrishiv Mohit Bhog V C 

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My Christmas Morning 

A Magical Gift 

It was ‘Christmas Morning’, and I am overly excited to see the gift that
Santa gave me in my stocking. I wished for a thing that would help me travel
anywhere I want in 1 second. When I came near my stocking, there was a tiny gift
for me. I was very curious to know what it was inside. When I opened it there
was a watch which was shining and had many colorful buttons. When I pressed
one of the buttons it took me to London and when I pressed one more button I
was back home. I was incredibly happy to get the gift that I wanted. It was the
best gift I have ever got for Christmas. 

  - Chhavi Mundhara VC

It’s Simple to be Happy!

Who isn’t sad about the lockdown? Well, every one of us. When the lockdown
was announced, I was happy that I had visited my best friend just a few days back.
We had a lot of fun playing with his little brother. I was looking forward to our
summer vacations, which generally see me swimming, playing with friends, have
a lot of ice cream and so many other things. When I got to know that there was
going to be a nationwide lockdown, I was sad.  
We all started staying locked at home, no going out and it seemed like no fun
initially. Then, we all started working together. We distributed the chores
amongst ourselves and were enjoying lending each other a helping hand. We
spent a lot of time with each other, which never happened on normal days as my
dad had late working hours. Working together with mom and dad, I learned to
cook many dishes like parathas, roti, Maggie, bread pizza. I baked with my mom
and played a lot of games with my dad. I felt good to see my dad helping mom in
whichever way possible. 
The lockdown has seen a few traditions come up in our family. A tradition of
‘Family Movie Night’ which we look forward to every week.  
I had an incredibly special virtual birthday with my friends, family, and teachers.
It was amazing. 

The lockdown has taught me to find happiness in the smallest things that we
have.

-Shubang Vyas VC

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My Memorable Day

         It was a sunny and joyful holiday when I was happily playing with my cousins
at my grandparent’s home. At that moment we heard shocking news on a news
channel. The news reporter proclaimed that there would be a complete lockdown
throughout India due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that moment, I felt
incredibly sad and disappointed. So, I and my family immediately left for our
home place. I felt very frustrated and sad as we were not able to go out to have
fun. 
        All the shops were closed, and police were guarding each street. People can
come out of their house only for buying food and daily needs that too, only till 9
am. Days passed, and I have been observing an old policeman, who has been
guarding our area for the past one week, not even having one-second break in
doing his work He was not even able to buy food. I felt pity for him. So, one day
I and my father were just finished buying the groceries than before we left, we
bought some food for the old policeman and offered him. He felt incredibly happy.
We also bought food for two more officers in our area. I felt incredibly happy for
giving food to them. I hope that their families are safe and healthy. I am waiting
very eagerly for the day when the pandemic stops, and things come back to
normal. 
 

-Srijan Pilla V C 
              

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Trick or Treat – It’s Party Time!

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जगं ल में मगं ल

एक ब र जगं ि मंे कु छ ज तवर ,न्जर फ के जि ंददि िर सप्र इग ज़
ि टी मि िे के लिए योजि म ि रहे थे ।

सवेरे न्जर फ ि श्त ख कर निकि ,उसिे देख कक बदं र अिि करतब

ददख रह है और दररय ई घोड ि ि – ग रह है

।िगंै पवि भी मस्ती में झूम रहे थ।े आिस में गोि –गोि घमू रहे थे।
ज़ेबर ,ब घ ,र ज –हंस सबिे लमिकर बि य बड़े मज़ेद र िकव ि ,कफर

क्य बदं र िेकर आय के क और िीिे थी बंदर कक दकु ि।

सबिे लमिकर स मदू हक ग ि ग य और न्जर फ िे भी धूम

मि य ।

- Harshit IV E

कोववड हुआ है।

र ज आय र ज आय
िेिे खबर दोस्त की

िर अब तो सबको कोपवड़ हुआ है
िंेगे खबर ककसकी ?

कै सी है यह बीम री ? सब िुक रते ,
इसक कोई इि ज़ िहीं ,सब घबर ते,
सब ख सँा ते –ख ाँसते सो गए ,िर डॉक्टर ददि-र त इि ज़ में जुट गए ।

- Karen Khajuria IV B
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हाय!!! कोरोना तू क्यों आया ?

ह य!!! कोरोि तू क्यों आय ?
सबको इति डर य और भग य

सबके मि मंे डर बैठ य
ह य !!!कोरोि तू क्यों आय ?
िहिे बिकर आय पवदेशी मेहम ि
आते ही भ रत में होिे िग बिव ि
सबके आिे ज िे िर रोक िग य
सैनिट इजर, म स्क से सबको लमिव य
सोशि डडस्टेन्तसगं क ि िि करव य
सबको अििे - अििे घर में रकव य
ह य !!! कोरोि तू क्यों आय ?
वैसे कु छ फ यदे भी हुए तेरे आिे से
सबको सफ ई क महत्व समझ य
िररव र के िोगों िे स थ मंे वक्त बबत य
िमस्ते को दनु िय में आदर ददिव यकफर भी ह य!!! कोरोि तू क्यों आय ?

-Vaanya Mittal,   IV B

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एक था शेर ............... 

उसके दोस्त थे ढेर। 

घोड़ी हुई बीम र । 
शेर िि घोड़ी के घर । 

घोड़ी बोिी िटर –िटर । 

मेरी ह ित हो गई खर ब । 

देख मझु े सब हुए बीम र । 
यह कै सी है बीम री जो हो रही ब री –ब री। 

इसकी कोई िही,ं दव ई 

कोई मद्द करो मेरे भ ई। 

 

- Tanya Tripa IV B

Max's Gamer Surprise

Once there was a gamer who loved gaming and playing Minecraft. His name
was Max, and he was a champion player at the state level. One day he was
playing, and he broke his gaming remote control, and after that, he went to a
shop and bought a new one. He played on that remote control for five months,
and after that, he wondered, "I have played on this remote control for five
months, and I have never pressed on this blue button." Then he pressed the
button, he got teleported, not his character in gaming but the real him in real
life. Then he got teleported into his game. He was astonished. He checked his
clothes, blinked his eyes, and then jumped, but every action he did was in the
game. He went and touched the play button, and he opened a new world to be
safe and not spawn any Minecraft mob that would kill him, and he would be
safe. He made the mode peaceful and put on cheats just in case he needed any
diamonds or rewards. Max finally started the game. He first went for supplies
like wood, cobblestone, axes, and pickaxes. Then Max wanted to know if his
character could die and respawn without getting hurt. As he knew that he was
the best gamer in the world, even going to dangerous places and beating
Minecraft, but he won't die. So, Max wanted to do it, immediately he went into
a pool of water and stayed there for a long time so he could drown, every time
he got a heart reduced, he didn't feel hurt. Max tried not to die; otherwise, he
would lose all his resources, so he changed the difficulty from peaceful to
normal, and then he went forward. Max did all the things to beat Minecraft,

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going to the nether, getting resources from there, and going to the end to

defeat the ender dragon. After that he felt so happy, he was going to cry. He
then exited the game, and to his surprise, he saw the same blur button from
before, so he pressed on it, and exited the game, then that's when he went back

into real life.
He was amazed if this was a dream or not. He could not believe it. Max wanted
to tell this to everyone but realized that he wanted to be the only one to have
control. So he kept it secret. Max then went to the shop, took his remote

control along with him, and told the shopkeeper about it. The shopkeeper said,
"I don't believe you!" "I remember that a lady gave this to me and she said it's
special but, Nah, I didn't believe her. Either you are lying, or are you getting
paid by that lady to tell me this." Max said, "No, I think she's right." The

shopkeeper said, "Just leave now!" Max said, "Fine." Then he left the shop. He
was just so excited as a young man in his teens. He had never been this excited

in his entire life. 

(So, let me tell you, sometimes when a miracle happens, something will always
make your life even better. But for Max, he may or may not have become a

country level champion in gaming.)

-Mihika Gorade IV C

Acrostic Poems on Thanks Giving

To all the people who
Help the homeless
And the
Nurses that are

Kind and helpful to our
Soceity and deserve

Gratitude from us all and
Inspire others to
Value others

Imajination that spreads
Nice thoughts that are

Great and colourful

-Kavya IV C

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G-Graceful for every thing
R-Restless, only hard work

A-Ate full everything

T-Thankful for being one
E-Enter in every game
F-Factastic in every thing
U-Unusual thoughts in big

L-Likely looks everywhere
-Jashith Todupunuri IV C

S- she doesn’t have a book

C - come to my school
H -I love To do my homework

O - our school is amazing
O -our school a lot of classes

L - electronics are not good for you

-Avna IV C

Fun with Alliterations

Elsa Eats Extra Eggs on Easter- Ananya Ajay
Karan Kumar kept the ketchup in the kitchen - Miheer Puri

Queen Quily Qualy has quails – Sangamitra
Garry gardens his garden – Sandesh

the terrible tiger tore the towel – Bharat
Busy buzzing the bee behaved beautifully – Bharat

Toby taught tom to wiggle his tooth – Sriram
The bored Bob alliteration

Big best Bob was bored because Bob was biting boring things

-Abhiram IV C

राजकु मारी इल्ला 

 

रोजर हिल्स पर एक मिल था, जिाँा पर एक खूबसूरत राजकु मारी रिती थी। उसका नाम था इल्ला। वो

बहुत दयालु थी और अभी बस कु छ चार साल की थी। लेहकन इल्ला के माता हपता बहुत परे शान रिते
थे, हजसके बारे में उनकी प्रजा के अलावा कोई निींी जानता था। प्रजा जानती थी हक राजकु मारी इल्ला
शाहपत थी।                          

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चार साल पिले जब राजकु मारी इल्ला पैदा हुई थी तो मिल मंे खुहशयााँ फै ल गई थी । लेहकन उसी हदन

मिल के उत्तरी हदशा वाले जंीगल में एक चुड़ैल को भी एक बेटी हुई।

चुड़ैल की बेटी का नाम एम्मा था। उसने भी अपने राज्य को

वैसी िी खुहशयााँ दी,ंी  पर उसके राज्य के लोग चुड़ैल िोने के

बावजूद राजकु मारी इल्ला को िी पसींद करते थे। इस बात से

चुड़ैल को बहुत गुस्सा आया और वो रोज़र हिल्स की तरफ

बढ़ गई। जब वो मिल पहुँाची तो उसने राजकु मारी को देखा

और सोचा "यिाँा पर इतनी ख़ुहशयाँा और मेरी बेटी एम्मा के

हलए कोई खुहशयाँा निी।ीं " चुड़ैल ने किा हक "मैं तुम्हारी बेटी

को श्राप देती हँा - उसे िर शुक्रवार को सुनिरे रीं ग का कपड़ा

पिनना िोगा, अगर उसने हकसी भी शुक्रवार को सुनिरे रीं ग

का कपड़ा निींी पिना तो एक काली परी आएगी और राजकु मारी इल्ला को ले जाएगी"।     
                      

सोलि साल बीते - राजकु मारी बहुत परे शान रिती थी। एक हदन उसने अपने माता-

हपता से पूछा " मुझे िर शुक्रवार सुनिरे रीं ग का कपड़ा िी क्ो ंी पिनना

पड़ता िै ? मैं गुलाबी रीं ग का कपड़ा पिनना चािती हँा। " 

 

राजा और रानी के पास कोई जवाब निीीं था, हफर भी रानी

ने किा - "क्ोहंी क तुम्हारे बाल सुनिरे िैं।" 

राजकु मारी जब इक्कीस साल की हुई तब वो राजकु मार सलबटट से हमली

और दोनोीं बहुत अच्छे दोस्त बन गए। तब चुड़ैल ने अपना श्राप बदल हदया

और किा हक अगर राजकु मारी इल्ला प्यार करे गी तो उसे काली परी ले

जाएगी और तभी -  काली परी आई और इल्ला को ले गई। सब बहुत दुखी हुए।

पर जब सलबटट को पता चला हक इल्ला के साथ ऐसा हुआ िै तो सलबटट जंीगल

की तरफ गया, जिांी चुड़ैल रिती थी और देखा हक इल्ला एक जेल मंे िै ।

सलबटट को पता चला हक िरे अींगूर से चुड़ैल की जान जा सकती िै। तो सलबटट ने

चुड़ैल और उसकी बेटी पर िरे अींगूर फंे के , हजससे चुड़ैल मर गई और डर के मारे

चुड़ैल की बेटी भी भाग गई। मेज़ पर एक चाबी रखी हुई थी, सरबटट ने उससे जेल का दरवाज़ा खोला

और इल्ला को अपने साथ ले गया। हफर इल्ला और सरबटट की शादी िो गई, और दोनो ंी खुशी से रिने

लगे। 
 

- अनन्या अजय IV C 

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 परीलोक का के क 

दरू  किसी दशे  में एि परीलोि, इदं ्रधनषु  किल्स में था। विाँा िी पररयाँा बिुत सनु ्दर थी। उन में से एि परी 

िा नाम सले से ्टीआ था। वि बिुत दयाल ु थी। सेलेस्टीआ एि बिे री में िाम िरती थी। उस बिे री िे  मा
कलि सेलसे ्टीआ िे  पापा थ।े  सेलसे ्टीआ िी मााँ रास्पबरे ी िे ि बिुत अच्छा बनाती थी। 
इदं ्रधनषु  िील्स से िु छ दरू  पर एि और लोि था -
 चड़ु ैल लोि। विाँा िे  लोगों ने परीलोि िे  िे ि िी बिुत तारीफ़ सनु ी थी और एि कदन उनिो परी लोि
 िा िे ि खान े िा मन िआु । मगर चड़ु ैल लोि िे  लोगों िा परीलोि आना मना था क्योंकि वे लोग बिु
त गन्दगी फै लाते थ े और किसी िी बात निीं सनु ते थ।े  विाँा लकु मना नामि एि चड़ु ैल रिती थी। उसने स
बसे वादा किया कि वि परीलोि िा सबस े अच्छा िे ि सबिे  कलए लाएगी।  
लकु मना न े अपने जाद ू से अपने आप िो परी में बदल कलया। वि परीलोि िे  पास पिचुँा ी तो रास्त े में सले े
स्टीआ कमल गई । सले से ्टीआ उस समय रानी स्टेसी िे  पास िे ि ल े िर जा रिी थी। लकु मना न े पिले सो
चा कि  वि सले से ्टीआ से िे ि छीन लेगी। लेकिन सेलसे ्टीआ न े लकु मना से बिुत अच्छे से बात िी। सले े

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स्टीआ ने लकु मना से पछू ा कि वि परीलोि मंे िब आयी क्योंकि उसने पिले िभी लकु मना िो निीं दखे ा 
था। लकु मना न े ििानी सनु ाई
कि एि  चड़ु ैल ने उसे पिड़ कलया था और वि बितु  मकु किल से बचिर आई  ि ै और उसिा अपना घ
र बितु  दरू  ि।ै  लकु मना चािती तो िे ि छीन िर चड़ु ैल लोि जा सिती थी पर सले से ्टीआ िी अच्छाई दे
ख िर उसे यि ठीि निीं लगा।  
सले ेस्टीआ राजमिल से वापस आ िर अपने घर िी तरफ गई और लकु मना िो भी अपने साथ ल े गयी। 
सले ेस्टीआ िे  मााँ-
 पापा न े लकु मना िो बितु  प्यार से अंदर बलु ाया और ििा कि वि यिाँा रि सिती ि।ै  लकु मना भी सबस े
कमल िर बिुत खशु  थी। उसे अपने घर िी कबलिु ल याद निीं आ रिी थी। वि आराम से परीलोि में से

लसे ्टीआ िे  पररवार िे  साथ रिन े लगी और बिे री में उनिी मदद िरने लगी।  
उधर लकु मना िे  निीं आने से चड़ु ैल लोि िे  लोग नाराज़ िो रि े थे। वि लकु मना िो वाकपस लाने िा सोच
न े लगे। एि कदन लकु मना और सेलसे ्टीआ िे ि ले िर राजमिल जा रि े थ।े  रास्त े में चड़ु ैल लोि िे  लोगों 
न े उन्ि ें रोि कलया। लकु मना उन लोगों से सले ेस्टीआ िो बचाने लगी। लेकिन वि सारे लकु मना से नाराज़ थ े
इसकलए उसिी बात निीं सनु  रि े थे। उन लोगों न े सेलसे ्टीआ िो लकु मना िे  बारे मंे परू ी बात बताई।  
लकु मना रो रिी थी क्योंकि उसे लगा कि  सेलेस्टीआ अब िभी उससे बात निीं िरेगी। मगर इतन े कदन सा
थ रिने से सले ेस्टीआ समझ गयी थी कि लकु मना अच्छी ि ै और वि भी लकु मना िो अपनी दोस्त मानती 
थी। उसने चड़ु ैल लोि िे  लोगों से ििा कि  वि लकु मना िो छोड़ द ंे । अगर उन्ि ें  िे ि चाकिए तो िर ि
फ्त े वि उन लोगों िे  कलए स्पशे ल िे ि ल े िर आएगी। सेलसे ्टीआ न े यि भी ििा कि लकु मना अब उसिे
 साथ परीलोि मंे िी रिगे ी। चड़ु ैल लोि िे  लोग यि बात मान गए। उन्ि ें स्पशे ल िे ि जो कमलता। लकु म

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ना भी खशु  थी कि वि अपनी दोस्त िे  साथ रि सिती ि।ै  उसने सले से ्टीआ से वादा किया कि वि िभी 
झठू  निीं बोलेगी।  
इससे यि पता चलता ि ै कि बरु े से बरु ा इसं ान, अच्छी सगं त में अच्छा बन सिता ि।ै   

-अनन्या अजय IV C 

Mountaineer Project

Malavath Poorna: -

Poorna climbed Mt. Everest at the age of 13yrs on
25th May. A movie on her was released in 2017 which
was all about her life which was named Poorna. Her
talent was spotted bythe secretary of society. In the
preparation of Mt. Everest she trikked the mountains
of Ladakh and Darjeeling.

-Thansi Pilla IV D

Abode of Snow

Project Mountaineer: -

Bachendri Pal
• First Indian women to climb Mt. Everest in 1984.
• In an advance camp at Nim she climbed
Gangotri (6672mts/21900ft) and Rudugaria (5819mts/1909ft).
• She was awarded with Padmasree in 1985 and Arjuna award
in 1986.She twinkled in the guiness book of world records too.
• She has put together all her experience of Mountaineering in her
autobiography” My journey to the Top”.

-Sudiksha Reddy IV D

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How will I Make the World a Better Place?

I will make the world a better place by planting trees, using disposable
materials, using windmill energy, recycling and decrease use of technology
because of land pollution, air pollution, water pollution, carbon dioxide levels
increasing, hole in ozone layer, soil erosion, more use of plastic and wastage of
water. It is important to take care of our home planet and to make it a better
place to live in for all the living organisms. We should not waste

• Money
• Water
• Time
We should use solar energy and decrease the use of paper because the more
paper we waste the more trees have to be chopped which decreases oxygen
levels in the atmosphere and we have to decrease the use of fire crackers in
festivals because it causes air pollution, stop using plastic and stop wasting
food. We should
• Conserve water
• Drive less
• Use less paper
• Be generous
Conserve water-taking long showers and keeping the tap on while brushing
are indulgences that negatively impact our world. try to limit your water
usage by timing how long we have to use water running and trying to beat
that time next time we turn on the faucet.
Drive less-even the use of hybrid vehicles contributes to carbon emissions,
greenhouse gasses, and reduced air quality. take a moment to consider how
we can use your personal vehicles less. We could carpool or take public
transport to work, walk to nearby stores or use a cycle.
Use less paper-our forest are being cut down at an alarming rate. Conserve
the trees by conserving paper. send an e-mail instead of a letter, type
directions instead of writing them down and bring your own fabric shopping
bag to the store.
Be generous-it’s easy to be selfish with your time, money and resources by
getting caught up in our material –driven societal expectations, try being
generous and see how our life changes, buy coffee for you and the person
behind you, read to children at the library or simply help others.

-Bhasvan Sai IV F

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Corona

Corona is a festival, a festival like non other.
This festival starts after Holi and lasts for many days. All live together in the
house. School is closed for months. Exams are cancelled. Shops, offices are all
closed. Everyone celebrates this festival by lighting lamp, ringing bells and
drumming plates. Corona festival is celebrated by wearing face masks,
sanitizing, doing Namaste and doing social distance. This festival is very weird.
People pray for this festival to finish. We all attend our classes from laptop. We
can’t even visit our relatives. During this festival Papa wears a banyan and
moves around the, cleaning it while mummy cooks and looks into her phone.
This is the world’s biggest festival. It has been going on for one year. For this
festival to end we need to take corona vaccine. I don’t like this festival, do you?

-Karuwakee Sabat IV F

The Man Who Stole Things

Once upon a time a man got bored so he started steeling things of others so one
day he came to my house and found few things and stole them but one day, I
made a trap out of cans and waste materials. So, I called the police and I caught
him.
Moral of the story: -
Never think that waste materials are waste they are really helpful in hard
times.

-Rishvik Reddy Beemreddy IV F

Two Dogs

Once there lived two dogs with their master named Ronny and Jonny the elder
one was Jonny and younger one was Ronny. One day their master needed 5
herbs for making medicines and delivering he asked Jonny to get them from the
hill top. Every day he went and got 1 herb on the last day Ronny asked can I
come and help you. Jonny said I don’t need your help then he went when he
was coming back, he slipped and was on the edge of the mountain he shouted
help. When Ronny heard his voice, he told his master and they helped him.
Jonny was sorry for thinking you are Ronny was useless.

-Shaurya Singh IV F

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The Sad Girl and Happy Girl!

One day there was a girl named Rose. She was sad all the time, when she also
got 100/100. After that incident her classmates called her Sad girl. There was
also another girl called Emma. She was Happy all the time, when she also got
40/100. After that incident her classmates called her Happy girl, after some
days Rose and Emma became friends, they did everything together, some time
passed now everyone in school knows they are best friends and no one can
separate them at all so they called them Sappy they also ran out of college and
guess what happened Emma (Happy girl) started to cry and the teacher´s
noticed and said why did you do that? And ran behind Rose and Emma and said
“It´s fine I am going to call their parents and say what happened” they both said
okay and went back to college and the teacher said what she will do and they
both lived a normal life and lived happily ever after. The end
Moral: Be nice or something bad may happen to you.
Thank you

-Sloka Mesineni IV F

Three Questions, Two Girls

Once upon a time there was a girl whose name was Swapna and she wanted to
change India for good, but she didn’t have a clear vision… Sometimes
she wanted to become a doctor, sometimes a pilot and sometimes an IAS officer
(Indian Administrative Services). She did well in school, but when it came to
college, she was not sure which one to go to. Finally at the last minute, she
chose computer engineering. After collage, She prepared for the IAS
interview…There they asked her 3 questions- “Why do you want to change
India?” “What do you want to change in India?” and “How do you wish to
implement that change” Swapna didn’t know what to answer because from the
start she was always doubtful and didn’t really have a plan. So, since she was
not able to answer these questions, they did not choose her for the job. She was
embarrassed, and instead of trying again, she settled for an ordinary IT job.
Meanwhile, another girl named Akshara. Akshara was just like Swapna, but she
had a clear goal and she started preparing for the interview since 8th class and
chose computer engineering well in advance. When it was time for her
interview, she was confident. The interviewers asked her the same questions,
and she answered them in a flash, she said- “I want to change India for the good
of the people, I want to improve the roads condition, increase the literacy rate,
decrease pollution, make sure people are employed, etc. And I wish to do so by
repairing roads, building schools, promoting electric/battery cars, starting new
businesses, building hospitals and more. This reply impressed the interviewers,
and she got the job! Both Swapna and Akshara started out the same but one got
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her choices, while Swapna did not. This one thing made a big impact in both
their lives. Always be confident, stay positive and have a clear goal.
Thank you and namaste,

-Harshitha Podile IV F

Artificial Intelligence

AI means Artificial Intelligence that can talk with you and can control your
television, lights and other appliances. However, in future we will get more
advanced AI. We should control the AI system otherwise it gets out of control
then it can harm you or it may help you. There are two cases, if case one
happens then human will extinct but in case case two happens then AI will help
us all.

-Reyansh Nishant IV F

चचड़िया रानी

चिडड़य र िी , चिडड़य र िी
आिक ग ि बहुत अच्छ ।

आि हो िड़े ों की र िी
सुबह -सुबह उठती हो
ख ि -ख ि ख ती हो।
ब तंे -ब तंे करती हो
और क्य - क्य करती हो?
चिडड़य र िी, चिडड़य र िी
घोंसि भी बिती हो।
उड़-उड़ कर ज ती हो
श म से िहिे आती हो।
अििे बच्िों के लिए ख ि ि ती हो
आि खुद भी ख ई हो।

आि कै से र िी हो
एक चिडड़य र िी ।।

-Sloka Mesinen IV F

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My Favourite Sparkling Saturday

My favourite sparkling Saturday was the very first one. It was also Father’s Day
and the task was to make and have breakfast with your father. We
made Sabudana Vada, Idly Fry and Lemon Juice with little help from me. It was
special to me because it was the only Sparkling Saturday which my father
attended with me. I had made a greeting card in our arts class which I gave to
my father during the session. Each student made a team with their father figure
and then all the teams played Memory Game. I was super excited as our team
came first in that game.
I wish all the sparkling Saturdays are like this!

-Kushagra Dwivedi III F        

Mother’s Day. Special

 

It was May 9, which is known as Mother’s Day in India. before the day on May 8
I was feeling bored a lot and didn’t know what to do so I sat on my table thinking
about what to do then I saw the calendar I was astonished to see that tomorrow
is Mother’s Day I was vague and suddenly an idea I thought to make a card but
Isuddenly said- wait a sec, every year I give her a card but does it make my mother
happy??  she handles every single work of the house,of me and her work and
handling these all is a very difficult task .How can she do that ?I see sometimes
that she asks me to help but I just refuse ,so let’s make today a special day to
mother and help her with her chores and give her the best mother’s day ever and
of course I am going to give the card after I am done helping .and respect her for
that so I was soon my mother called me and said -nihu (Niharica )what are you
doing in your room for so long ???  I said-nothing just thinking about
summer holidays. She said ok and continued her chores . Chores next day I was
up at 8:30 by then my mother was awake and was going to the kitchen so brushed
my teeth and went to help my mother and after doing chores with her We all
went to bed all afternoon secretly I opened my I @pad and made a wonderful ppt
then I went back to sleep then after I woke up wash my face and had milk then I
called my mom and dad and made then sit and showed the ppt and played games
talked about their mothers and they loved us so much. My mother was very
happy and she was about to say something. But Intopeded her and said-ah ah
there is another gift for you.my mother said-really? Yes then I. brought her the
card and shouted her Happy Mother’s Day .my mother was so happy and hugged
me and said-this is the best Mother’s Day ever thank you Nihu (Niharica).I said-
every day I will help with all your chores and help you in your HOD work I
promise .we two hugged each other 

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    -G. Niharica III F  

 

I am a Rainbow

I am a rainbow because of the red color dress I wear, the orange color I love, the
yellow flower I planted, the green trees I see, the blue sky I am beneath, the
indigo ruby that I bought, and most of all violet, the color of my bow.

Oh! My dear Rainbow, never leave me alone. You are my life.
- Aakriti Gupta III A

Losing Their Homes

Forest!
When I first think about Forest, I remember lots and lots of trees, lots of
greenery, waterfalls, wetlands, monkeys clinging to branches, snakes and other
creepers crawling on the ground, herbivores grazing on the pastures and
many more. Forests are the homes for many animals. Animals have made small
places into their homes like Bears live in caves, Snakes stay in holes, Lions live
in Den, monkeys on trees, birds in nests etc. Almost every animal life in Forest
as they feel safe there.

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Do you Know why they feel safe? It is because they have so many friends

around. We feel very safe at our homes, right? Likewise, animals also feel very
safe at forest. But you know, we Human beings are main reason for the
destruction of animal homes. We cut down trees to earn money with

woods, construct new buildings with new cities etc.

But I think if the same thing happens to me my life becomes miserable and
hopeless. Let us all take the pledge to conserve trees and let animals stay in

their natural homes safely.
- Bhavya Dorwal III A

The Little Pup

On the red rooves,

We heard pattering hooves
When we looked up,
We saw a little pup

It was so cute,
No matter, we became mute
Its tiny nose,
Was as red as a rose

It stared at us with its black eyes,
Which looked as cool as ice
Then it looked at me and with one huge jump,
On my hands it landed with a bump

It was so small,
It loved to play with my ball
Then I went in and got some milk,
And a small shirt made of silk

Soon we became best friends,
And this is how my poem ends.

- Drisana Sahu III A

World War with Magic

Long Ago there was only the Moon with its Moon landers and the Sun with Its
Sun landers.
Though they were far from each other they always used to fight with magic
spells. They would do Alate and Ascend are, they will blast into the air and

then they steer the way into their enemies.

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One day when they were fighting all the planets were formed including Pluto.

When the Planet Earth was formed, they got sucked into the planet. After few
days they became friends and lived happily ever after.

-Anvesh Agrawal III A

Teacher’s Day Poem

We are clay,
You are potters

You treat us like your daughters and sons
You support us with cheer and High-five,
So that we can learn table of five
You are the heart of every classroom,

The soul of our school
The mind behind the merage that learning is cool
So, when you read this poem,

Keep these words in mind
You are the greatest teacher anyone could find

- Anvesh Agrawa lII A

Ram and the Monster

Once upon a time there lived a person named Ram. He was very disciplined. He
had many weapons like sword, bow and arrow and had magical powers.
One day when he was sleeping, he heard a tumbling sound. Ram moved out and
checked from where the sound has come? To his surprise he saw a monster.
The Monster was creating havoc throwing rocks on people around
along with Ram. He decided to shoot the monster with bow & arrow
A great war happened between Ram and Monster for 18 days where the
monster loses the war to Ram and surrendered to him. Ram with a polite voice
told the monster to have a good behaviour and do good to all the people he
comes across.

- Raghav Sastry III A

My Best Summer Vacation

After my exams I went to my Grand Parents house which is my native Kodad.
I had lot of fun time with my grand Parents and enjoyed each moment I spent
there. The other day I went to visit my sisters place where I met few of her
friends and played along with them. I relished the mangoes that we plucked

from the backyard tree. I always wait for the summer holiday vacation to have

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undisturbed time spent with my Grand Parents which I cherish till next

summer.
-Shanmukha Sree Datta Gorthi III A

Acrostic

People who help me out. - Arjun Vinod III A
Are my parents. -Bhavya Dorwal IIIA
Reading me books.
Every parent is nice.
New stuff they teach is interesting.
They care for me a lot.
So cool and wise parents I have!!

Thank you, my dear helper doctors,
Helper policeman 
Architect you design wonderfully 
Nurse you are very 
Kind

You are a wonderful teacher 
Oh my mother 
U are amazing 

 
Thank you 

School is Very fun because we get knowledge 
Cats are very cute and lovely 
Help’s children in studying 
Octopus has 8 legs 
October is a month 
Loves everyone 

-Raghav Sastry III A

T - Thank you everyone who 
H - Help me
A - And
N - Neighbors who are

K - Kind and

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F - Friendly

U - Understanding and
L - Loves u

-Aditri Regonda III A

S - slime is very sticky 

C - cold coffee is tasty 
H - Hot coco is yummy
O - Octopus have 8 legs
O - Orange is a helalthy
L - love your parents and be kind to them.

- Veda Sadhu III A

Fun with my family members
And
My parents care me.

I love my parents
Lot and lot
Yelling is my favourite action

-Shanmukha Sreedatta Gorthi III A

S-School is great
C-Car, bike or bus we use to go to school
H-Helps us children learn new things and be better in future

O-Octopus has 8 legs
O-October has 31 days
L-Loves all children
I love school because it helps us become proper men and women.

Nitin is my father - Drisana Sahu III A
- Aakriti Gupta III A
Orange was my favourite fruit 

Nani is in Hyderabad 
Yellow is my favourite color
Mommy cooks Dosa
Octopus has eight legs

Uncle has Hyundai 

Shark eats fish 

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A Brave Dog

Once there was a dog name Max. He always shares his food to other dogs. One
day he was going back to his kennel. He saw a man hitting his friend Rocky. He
went there and told the man not to hit Rocky. The man was laughing on Max.
Than he barked loudly. The man was scared from him. He ran fast and went
back to his home. The dog saves his friend from the man.

-Avani Goyal III G

Losing Their Homes-Flamingo

During this Sankranti holidays, I went to Pune with my parents for a short
vacation. One of the weekends, we visited a bird sanctuary nearby –
“Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary”. Bhigwan is a small town with a huge and beautiful
lake covering about 150 km. This lake is the home for many beautiful birds of
various species. The bird guide told us that during winter season, many birds
migrate from different parts of the country and world to this lake. We spotted
Seagulls, Spoonbills, Gees, Ducks and the most special – Flamingos.
Flamingos migrate from Siberia travelling a distance of about 500 km to this
lake every year. Marvellous, isn’t it? At times, 1000-1200 Flamingos could be
seen is what the guide told us. This number has reduced to a few hundred in the
recent years! The recent changes in the climate, low rainfall, water pollution,
deforestation is some of the major reasons which are keeping the birds away.
This visit to the lake was a lesson learnt for me that we should take care of our
natural resources so that these beautiful birds do not lose their
homes.

-Aditya III G

My Favourite Sparkling Saturday

My Favourite Sparkling Saturday’s topic is ‘Incredible India’. Before that
Saturday ma’am asked us to dress up in traditional attire of the state. I wanted
to represent and share a few facts. I wanted to talk about Andhra Pradesh, so I
dressed up in the state’s traditional dress and shared a few facts. I enjoyed
listening to all the students’ lines about their states. I also liked their dresses
they wore, we also played games.

- Avigna Reddy III G

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My Beautiful World

One day, a boy was waiting for his plants in the garden. He wore a funny cap
with a brown and green scarf polka dot. He had brown hair with a funny
hairstyle the boy was joyful in the garden. The pink and red blossom and the
sunflowers looked beautiful in the garden. The garden also had a short tree and
many tall bushes. The greenery-filled the garden and his heart. The fence
surrounded his garden.

- Mrinalini Singh III G

Thank You Teachers

Your priceless gift of wisdom,
Your constant advice
And all the hard work.

You’ve put in helping me
To grow can never be
Forgotten.

-Aashritha Voleti III G

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జింక:
త్ెలింగథణయ్‌ప్జర ్ల్‌పేరమకు్‌గ్ురిుగథ్‌మరియు్‌ప్రథేవరణ్‌దృషి్‌లో్‌పటిుక్ొని్‌జింకను్‌రథషి్ర ‌
జ్ింతతవుగథ్‌ఎింపక్‌చశయ థరు.
తింగేడుప్ువు్:
బతతకమికు్‌బింగథరు్‌రింగ్ులు అదేయది తింగడే ు్‌
ప్ువు్. తింగడే ుప్ూలకు ఔషధ్ గ్ుణమునిది.
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