Reflections - 2019-20

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BACKGROUND BRAINS

Chief Editors: Mrs. Sunitha Girish & Mrs. Rekha

Art Work Coordinator: Mrs. Vijayagowri

Digital Designers: Mr. Rudramuni Math & Mrs. Geetha Shivakumar

Visual Support: Mrs. Shweta Kabra & Mrs. Sanjana

Reports: Mrs. Ramya

Teacher Editors: Mrs. Meenakshi, Mrs. Veena, Mrs. Sumalatha,
Chief Coordinator: Mrs. Kumud Kant, Mrs. Hema Jayaram,
Mrs. Kusuma, Mrs. Ratna, Mr. Ganesh Bhat
Dr. Sujatha Girish

Student Editors:

Mahati Krishnakumar 9 A Dhruva Acharya 8C

Mir Mehdi Raza 9A Aditya S 7A

Sai Akshitha Donnaparthy 9 A Gowri Patil 7B

Anupriya Sarangan 8B Vijetha 7A

R Bhargavi 8B Samarth Sudesh Shenoy 6 B

Prateek M 8B Indira Hooli 6A

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KALEIDOSCOPE

 Editorial _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
 Mentors’ Musings_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5
 Beacon of Light _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
 Youth/Ink_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
 Knowledge Cable _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
 Splatter Art_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
 Clubs and Co-curriculars _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
 DFL in Media _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 76
 Family Chronicles _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 78
 Kannada Sourabha _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 82
 Satrangi _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 103
 Sanskrita Manorathah _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 121
 Class Photos _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 130
 Interleaves Contributors _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 142

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EDITORIAL

Dear Readers

Greetings to you!!!!

It is our immense pleasure to present the second volume of our school e- magazine ‘Reflections’ of the year
2019-2020 which will surely unfold the most unforgettable and precious moments of our school. DFL be-
lieves in creating social awareness and towards this end going paperless wherever and whenever possible
was one of the primary steps initiated by us. All the sweet memories of the children and the activities they
were involved in are beautifully preserved in this electronic medium that can be accessed easily.

Our school is a store house of creative minds and we strongly believe that each and every child is born with
a spark of creativity in them. Hence, it is our responsibility to propel them into the realm of imagination.
And I proudly say we are successful in providing such an atmosphere to our children. The enthusiastic write
ups of our young writers are indeed sufficient to hold the interest and admiration of the readers. We are sure
that the positive attitude, hard work and innovative ideas exhibited by our Daffodillians will stir the mind of
the readers. The magazine also contains the reports of the CCA activities, and articles by parents and

teachers.

We have put in relentless efforts to bring excellence to this treasure trove. I am thankful to all the members
of editorial board who have extended their sincere support in sorting out the articles from the flood of arti-
cles that we had received, editing them and finally making a fair draft of them. I am really thankful to our
dear principal for entrusting me with the responsibility of being an overall in charge and chief editor of the
Magazine Committee. I take this opportunity to thank all the dignitaries for sparing their valuable time to
send their best wishes for the magazine in the form of ‘Messages’.

Happy reading!!!!!!!

Mrs. Rekha

Chief Editor

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MENTORS’ MUSINGS

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SIMPLIFY LIFE

You have probably heard the quote from Mahatma Gandhi saying, “Live simply so that others may
simply live”. Personally, I strongly advocate this quote. Instead of spending our leisure time, money
and aptitude on fulfilling our selfish gains, why don’t we live in a way that allows us to give our excessive
gifts to others who need them more than we do. I’d love to imagine a world where all of us can live with
this mindset. Then this world would be one with much more peace, love and joy.

Most of us get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, we end up forgetting that just being alive is a
gift that must not be taken for granted. In this competitive world where happiness is measured by money,
success and other materialistic things, we give more priority to buying expensive things than just sparing
some change for the needy.

Maybe we donate a lot of our time and treasure to organisations in need, but still find ourselves swimming
in material items and unimportant success or reputation. We don’t need the material things of the world in
order to live a life of happiness. Look at the people who have changed history; most of them lived simply.

Let’s take a look at the above quote in the current global context. Climate change is taking its toll on earth
in ways that we could not even have imagined. Unprecedented rain, fire, wind, heat and cold are wiping
out species to the brink of extinction and we are in the path of destruction. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF
TIME. We are all doomed if the world continues with business as usual along with its hi-tech lives and pol-
luting lifestyles with no regard for the environment.

We will be looked at as that generation which could have ended this pandemic, but instead chose our com-
fy lifestyles and behaviour. We need to change our mindset and lifestyles and become more sustainable by
reducing single-use plastic, using public transportation, conserving water, or simply planting trees.

Yes, it is exciting to buy new, fun things for ourselves. But imagine how much fuller life would be if we
cared a little less about the outward appearance of our lives and a little more about taking care of our souls.
Let us all in our own little ways live simply so that our future generations can simply live.

Mr. Chinnappa
CEO

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MESSAGE FROM MRS. MADHURI CHENGAPPA

As the year draws to a close, we have much to 9. Say "NO" without feeling guilty. Leading an effec-
celebrate and happy memories too. At times, tive student life is all about knowing what your prior-
sitting in my office all by myself, I have reflected ities and values are. Always stand by them.
on the past and I must admit there were times when 10. Exercise regularly. Exercise is good for your
I have asked myself if we have done enough. Aca- body, mind and your soul.
demic excellence is not all. Life has so much more 11. Spend time with people who have the same val-
to offer. Here I wish to share my thoughts with you ues and goals as you have. Choose to surround your-
fellow students and urge you to ponder over these self with people who will inspire you to become a
golden rules I have laid out to you : better person.
1. Don’t take your parents for granted. They truly
love you unconditionally, so please appreciate them
as often as you can.

2. Getting a bad grade is not the end of the world. 12. Every choice you make shapes your character, so
Each one of you is unique and hence, discover your choose wisely. Every decision shapes your character
calling. and destiny, so don’t take it lightly.

3. Use the Internet as a tool for education more than 13. The grass is not greener on the other side; the
entertainment. There is so much constructive materi- grass is greener where you water it.
al available. Utilise it. 14. Attitude matters more than intelligence or talent.
4. Stress is a fact of life, but it should never become As Zig Ziglar once said, “Your attitude, not your ap-
a way of life. When stressed, you need to re- titude, will determine your altitude.”
evaluate your life to see what you ought to be doing The list can go on and on but I need to draw a line
differently. too. Here's wishing you all happy vacation.

5. Make sleep a priority. Research has proven that
sleep is essential for health and brain function.

6. Learn to embrace challenges rather than avoid
them. Choose to see challenges as opportunities.

7. Be grateful. Grateful students are happy students.
No matter what situation you are in, there is always
something to be thankful for.

8. Do not take shortcuts. It is tempting to take Mrs. Madhuri Chengappa
shortcuts, but resist the urge to do so. The more Secretary
shortcuts you take, the less you will learn and grow
as a person.

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EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Although a cliché, the emotional wellbeing of our children is just as important as their physical health.
Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever
life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.
A few years ago, The World Health Organization (WHO) had predicted that 20 per cent of India's popula-
tion will suffer from some form of mental illness by 2020!
And 2020 is here!!
Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. They are often a direct response to
what is happening in their lives.
Surveys suggest that more children and young people have problems with their mental health today, than
they had 30 years ago. That’s probably because of changes in the way we live now and how that affects the
experience of growing up.
Early life adversity is a major risk factor for the development of psychological and behavioral problems
later in life.
Higher rates of depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and aggressive behavior have
been reported in adults who experienced childhood maltreatment.
But not all children who experience early life stress go on to develop mental illness. It seems, how we cope
with stressful experiences is not only influenced by your prior experiences, but also our genes, coping re-
sponses and brain regulation. Chemicals in the br ain such as cor tisol and oxytocin ar e impor tant for
stress and emotional regulation.

Things that can help keep children and young people mentally well include:
 being in good physical health, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise
 having time and the freedom to play; indoors and outdoors
 being part of a family that demonstrates affection, and gets along well most of the time
 going to a school that looks after the wellbeing of all its pupils
 taking part or volunteering in local activities for young people.
 feeling loved, trusted, understood, valued and safe.
 being interested in life and having opportunities to enjoy themselves.
 being hopeful and optimistic.
 being able to learn and having opportunities to succeed.
 accepting who they are and recognizing what they are good at.
 having a sense of belonging in their family, school and community.
 feeling they have some control over their own life.
 having the strength to cope when something is wrong (resilience) and the ability to solve problems.

Who are at Risk?
Those children:
 having a long-term physical illness.
 having a parent who has had mental health problems, problems with alcohol or has been in trouble with

the law.
 experiencing the death of someone close to them.
 having parents who are separated or divorced.
 having been severely bullied or physically or sexually abused.
 living in poverty.
 experiencing discrimination, perhaps because of their race, sexuality or religion.
 taking on adult responsibilities, too early.
 having long-standing educational difficulties.

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What help is available?

Professional help
Daffodils Foundation for Learning is equipped with a trained and qualified Counsellor. The support and
services of the counsellor is available not only for the students, but also available for the parent
community.
The professional supporting your child will keep information about your child and your family confidential.
Students can seek help on their own, or in consultation with their teachers or Principal.
But parental consent is usually needed for them to get medical care if they are under 18 years of age.
Besides a school counsellor, we also have trained teachers who take immense interest in the emotional
wellbeing of the students. Teachers undergo periodic training to enhance their skills at handling students
Parental help
Parental support is of utmost importance to children.
If they have a warm, open relationship with their parents, children will usually be able to tell them if they
are troubled.
One of the most important ways parents can help is to listen to them and take their feelings seriously.
Your unconditional acceptance of your child will be of great help in your child’s emotional wellbeing.
They may want a hug, they may want you to help them change something or they may want practical help.
Be available!
Children and young people’s negative feelings usually pass.
However, it’s a good idea to get help if your child is distressed for a long time, if their negative feelings are
stopping them from getting on with their lives, if their distress is disrupting family life or if they are repeat-
edly behaving in ways you would not expect at their age.
Young people have a right to privacy. So, if they do not want to talk to you about their conversations with
the counsellor, you should still respond sensitively and get in touch with the counsellor.
Whether an illness affects the heart, the leg or the brain, it is still an illness and there should be no distinc-
tion. So, let us, in this New Year, pledge to make mental wellbeing our priority for our children and our-
selves!

Mrs. Usha Ravi
Counsellor

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BEACON OF LIGHT

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GLIMPSES OF THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20

Dear Readers,
It is with great pleasure and pride that I pen down the Annual Report 2019-20.

“Actions are seeds of fate. Seeds grow into destiny.”
- Harry. S. Truman

Every action taken by Daffodils Foundation for Learning was well planned ahead of time keeping the in-
terest of the students in mind. The academic session began with a series of extensive professional devel-
opment programmes for the newly recruited teachers as well as the senior teachers. The aim of the training
programmes was to assist the teachers in understanding the nuances of teaching and handling of students. It
also introduced the new teachers to the work culture of DFL.

The school welcomed the students of grades six to nine on 20 May 2019 and the students of grades one to five
on 27 May 2019, for the academic session 2019-20. To ensure a meaningful partnership with parents, the
school had organized orientation programmes for the parents of grades six to nine on 18 May 2019 and for
parents of grades one to five on 25 May 2019.

Subject wise workshops were conducted for the teachers periodically to equip them with diverse teaching
methodologies. A series of workshops were conducted by the English department for teachers to enhance the
English language skills.

The school has been striving for holistic development of students. In this direction, four
co-curricular competitions, two inter-house competitions, and 11 inter-house sports events were conducted by
the school. The students were provided opportunities to represent DFL at inter-school events. They have won
in the following inter-school events and brought laurels to school.

Literary/Cultural events:
 Roller Trophy of Sri P.K. Bheemaiah Literary Fest organized by Daffodils English School on 10 Au-

gust 2019
 Poster Making and Face painting competitions in Medha-2019 organized by SSRVM, Bengaluru North

on 31 August 2019
 Singing, Quiz and Mono-acting competitions organized by Sindhi High School on 7th September 2019
 Inter-school creative writing competition organized by DPS, Bengaluru North
 Shri Ravi Varma Inter-school Art competition held on 24 July 2019

Sports events:
 Runners Up, Hockey (under 16 girls), organized by TISB Sarjapur on 13 and 14 August 2019
 Runners Up, Hockey (under 16 girls), organized by Bishop Cotton Girls High School on 9 and 10

December 2019.

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 Runners Up, Basketball (under 12 girls) organized by Vydehi School, Whitefield on 6 August 2019.
 Silver medal, 400 meter relay, 9 organized by Sindhi School on 23 August 2019
 Smt. Kamalabai Educational Institutions had organized a series of events on 30th August 2019 in which

our students have bagged the following prizes.
 Silver medal at relay, (under 12 boys)
 Silver medal at relay, (under 16 boys)
 Silver medal at athletics (under 12 boys)
 Bronze medal at athletics (under 14 boys)
 Bronze medal at high jump(under 14 boys)
 Bronze medal at long jump(under 14 boys)
 Silver medal at shot-put, (under 14 boys)
 Silver medal at shot-put, (under 14 girls)

Scouts/Guides and Cubs/ Bulbuls are growing from strength to strength each year. Multiple activities such as
visit to ‘Sri Old Age Home’ and one day camp in the school premises were organized by the school to build
team spirit and inculcate social awareness among them. They are also involved as student volunteers during
major events of school, to hone their leadership skills.

DFL presented its first Annual Day ‘INSPIRIT-The Saga of Nature’ on 25 October 2019. This maiden en-
deavour was theme based which depicted the story of Mother Nature. 563 students from grades 1 to 9 en-
thralled the audience with their enthusiasm and scintillating performance through which they conveyed pow-
erful messages about conservation and preservation of nature.

The school functions as per the directions of the CBSE. In this academic session, DFL implemented many
initiatives introduced by the CBSE and conducted relevant activities. Some of them are enlisted below.
 Screening of PM’s address to nation on 29 August 2019
 ‘Swachchata Hi Seva’ Campaign 2019 in September
 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in October
 Celebration of ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ on 31 October 2019
 Observation of ‘Constitution Day’ on 26 November 2019
 ‘Fit India School Week’ in November
 Screening of PM’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ on 20 January 2020
As CBSE lays emphasis on constant upgradation and upskilling of teachers, many ‘Capacity Building Pro-
grammes’ are organized by the Centre of Excellence, CBSE Chennai. Mrs. Sunitha, Mrs. Veena, Mrs.
Meenakshi, Mrs. Saroja, Mrs. Raji, Mrs. Kumud, Mrs. Hema, Mrs. Namrata, Mrs. Triveni, Mrs. Reshma
Sanyal, Mrs. Vidhu and Principal have participated in these programmes so far, and have received certifi-
cates from CBSE. Vice Principal, Mrs. Prathibha V Rao participated in the Annual Training cum Orientation
programme on Examination 2020, organized by CBSE. It is a matter of pride to share that Principal and Mrs.
Rajambal have been selected as CBSE ‘Resource Persons’ to conduct workshops for educators of CBSE
schools.

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I would also like to place on record that Principal and Mr. Rajendra Bhat from DFL faculty have been award-
ed with doctoral degrees in English and Sanskrit respectively.

The major festivals were symbolically celebrated during the morning assemblies. National Festivals were cel-
ebrated with great fervor. Celebration of events such as Joy of Sharing (6 July 2019), Teacher’s Day (5 Sep-
tember 19), Children’s Day (14 November19) and Annual Sports Day (21 November 2019) stand as a testi-
mony of harmony and team spirit among the teachers and students.

Sanskrit Day (6 September 2019), Kannada Rajyotsava (1 November 2019), and Hindi Diwas (10 January
2020) were celebrated under the navigation of respective department faculty. These events highlighted the sig-
nificance of the languages in our culture and urged the students to use these languages to preserve them.

Circle Time sessions based on relevant topics were conducted for the parents of grades one to nine between 9
January and 6 February. These sessions were mentored by the Senior Academic Coordinator Mrs. Triveni, and
Principal. Pep talk sessions were held for the students of grades six to nine by the principal. Circle Time ses-
sions are periodically conducted for students as well as teachers to create effective communication channel
and address the matters of concerns.

This academic session, the school’s infrastructure was upgraded with state of art, fully equipped laboratories.
The school started well-defined CCA clubs with pre-planned activities and programmes. Many eminent per-
sonalities were invited to address the students on varied topics which widened their horizons by providing ex-
posure to new ideas. The teachers who are in charge of activity clubs have been successful in integrating the
CBSE proposed initiatives into these clubs.

The school released the first e-magazine, third edition of ‘Reflections’ on 19 March 2019, as a part of go-
green initiative. In the coming years too, e-Reflections will be shared with the parents through digital media.
Parents who wish to have the hard copy are requested to download the same.

On behalf of the management and staff, I thank the parents for their unconditional support and positive
association in all our endeavours. I sign off looking forward to similar cooperation in the years to come.

Let’s Do Well All We Do

Dr. Sujatha Girish
Principal

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YOUTH/INK

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A Long Monsoon Diary Green to Grey
Let us not be mean
It’s raining, it’s pouring Instead, keep our surroundings clean.
My little brother is snoring, Heard about the past, how children used to play,
Look how it spreads its moisture around Now our green planet is going to be grey.
Its blue little drops, fresh and round. If this continues, it will be difficult to live
Newspaper says "make India water positive"
July to September is the monsoon’s lifespan I dreamt of a world free of pollution
I can see people with umbrellas in their hand; In the morning it seemed like an illusion
Others have raincoats and boots One day I saw a big car shiny as an eel
There goes a man running with a wet suit. Out came from the window a sticky banana peel
When are we going to stop this when when when?
Oh! I was just dreaming Let us all make the earth how it was back then.
Look what’s happening,
It’s a traffic jam with beeps and horns
It gives me pain like a sharp thorn.

I want this world to enjoy the monsoon
Not with beeps and horns, for people wish it goes
soon.

Kriti Saanvi Shirali
5A

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THE MOON

The moon , so white and bright,
After the day I see you tonight.
You are big and very bright,
You come one hour late every night.
I wish I could be your friend,
But now I have to say ‘The End’.

Meghana Bhat Gurpur,

3B

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Amazing Facts On Space Spring Oh! Lovely Spring

 The international space station travels about Spring Oh! Lovely Spring,
Where sunlight strikes the ground,
32,500km/hr, allowing the crew to see a sunrise
or sunset approximately every 45 minutes. Weather is hot and
Buds blossom into flowers.
 If we put a giant mirror 10 light years away from
earth and looked at it through a telescope, theoret- The butterflies, flying all around
ically we would see 20 years into the past. And insects sucking the nectar,
Flowers’ perfume filling the air
 Each year the moon moves 3.8 cm further from And bring happiness in children.
the earth.
The trees are green and fresh,
 If Betelgeuse, the ninth biggest star explodes, it A green shade across the hills,
would light up the sky for two months. The waterfall flows and makes a
Lovely sound and a mesmerising sound.
 If you were to orbit a black hole in its photons
sphere and look to one direction, you would see The birds sing with happiness,
the back of your head. Moles and rodents come out,

 According to the best estimates of astronomers, Children start playing
275 million new stars are born every single day. With smiles on their faces.

 The heart of a star reaches 16 million degrees Cel-
sius. If a grain of sand is this hot , it would kill
someone 150 km away.

 At the centre of the Milky Way lies a supermas-
sive black hole called Sagittarius. It weighs as
much as 4 million suns.

Mythri Shankar Anupriya Sarangan
8C 8B

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THE STORY OF MY SHIRT

I remember the days when I was a tiny seedling in the tilled soil. I grew up along with my fellow cotton
plants and had a happy plant-hood. Aah! Those were the days. Soon enough I was a fully grown plant who
was nurtured very well. I developed into a fluffy fiber which was ready for its first test…Ginning. And
yes….I did succeed….A grade…I was now taken into one of the best mills in town. That’s when I noticed
that there were bales of cotton who were waiting to be spun into threads just like me…I stayed there for a
few days and was spun into a long yarn. I was now transported to the dying section where I passed with
flying colors. Later…I was woven into a smooth cloth. I was employed by a very good company and was
stitched into a cool, trendy shirt ready for sale. I was sent to the retail outlet where I stayed in the new
arrivals section for quite a few days. I figured that the only reason I was not bought soon enough was
because my price tag’s last three zeros! But a trendsetter just couldn’t stop herself from buying me. I was
her favorite and served her for 3 whole years. I was forced to resign recently because the style changed.
Now, my retirement plan is to spend the rest of my life in a clumsy old cupboard.

Ela Chakravarthy
8B

FRIEND

Friend is a gift from God Suryasankar Rakhesh E 4 C
To play, share snacks and knowledge
Make my world colourful and meaningful
Make my happiness double and sorrows to half
Make this earth a beautiful place
Hey friends, I am there for you too

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Spring Season

It is February,
Guess which season?
Let me tell you why it is necessary to know.
Everything around is so bright and colorful,
This makes our mind feel light and cheerful.
All flowers are bloomy,
Which does not make us gloomy.
Yes, it is Spring,
But what does it bring?
New life and happiness.
It drives away all the sorrow,
Birds are seen on trees like the sparrows.
The melodious song of the bird,
The glorious beauty of the world.
It is February,
Guess which season?
Yes, it is Spring.

Zeba Fathima
8B

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PIMPLE ON THE NOSE

Prologue

This is a story of a boy named Varun, who studies in 8th grade. Varun is a typical teenager. He has a lot
of friends and is very popular. He knows he is handsome and enjoys the attention.

Scene 1: Varun’s Discovery

One morning, when Varun was brushing his teeth in front of a mirror, he made a terrible discovery –
a pimple on his nose! Before he could stop himself he had shouted, “NOOO!!” His grandpa rushed in
“What? What did you say?” Varun replied, “Err…nothing”.

He was totally surprised about his pimple. While he was having his breakfast, one hand covered
his nose. His mother asked, “Why are you covering your nose, Varun? Don’t you like the smell of the
curry?” He continued eating and shook his head from side to side. “Come on! Just tell me what it is,
dear,” said his mother. He knew his mother would ask him this, as all mothers would. He hesitantly told
his mother, “I have a pimple on my nose ”. His mother said, “It’s a pimple. OK. Come now, we
should go to school. Stop worrying about your pimple.”

He was shocked that his mother replied like this. He even thought, “Is this my mother?” He had
this thought as his mother was very self-conscious. If her make-up was not good enough, she would not
go to work that day and would cover her face with a paper bag with holes for her eyes. Then, his real
problem began.

HIS FRIENDS. What would they think of him? Would they make fun of him? Would they no longer
be his friends? All these questions arose in his mind. If you want to know the solution, find out in the
next episode. Just kidding. This is not a soap opera. But even if it was, this episode would just be
about showing the pimple through different angles through the camera for five minutes.

Scene 2: Varun – The Pimple Star

Varun bid goodbye to his mother after she dropped him at school. Varun usually wore an anti-pollution
mask as he went to school on a two wheeler with his mother. But today he did not take off his mask.
Some of his friends recognised him and waved to him “Hi”, but Varun just ignored them. The security
stopped him at the gate as he looked quite suspicious. When Varun partially opened the mask, the secu-
rity recognised him and allowed him to enter the school premises.

Once Varun reached the classroom, he removed his mask. But even as his teacher was doing some
textbook reading, he covered his face with the textbook.

When his teacher, Mrs. Rani, asked him suspiciously, “What are you doing? What is it that is you are
finding so interesting in the textbook? Or are you laughing at someone?”. “Err…No” said Varun. “Put
that textbook down and tell me what you were doing”, said the teacher. Varun sighed, put his textbook
down and said, “I was covering my pimple”. Mrs. Rani said “There is nothing to hide in that. At one
point of time, everyone will get to see your highlighted pimple.” When Varun just nodded, his friends
were pointing at him and laughing.

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At snack time, his friends from other sections also saw his pimple and mockingly asked him,
“What is it on your nose?” Varun replied, “What do you think it is?” “AAHHH! Chicken pox. Varun has
chicken pox”, shouted one of his friends.

Varun did a face palm and said that it was not chicken pox but a PIMPLE. “Oh! Is it. Then we should
change your title from “Varun - the superstar” to “Varun – The pimple star”. Ha ha ha” laughed all his
friends.

Scene 3: The Pimple’s Termination (hopefully)

When he came back home, he noticed that his pimple had got bigger. He was worried. But he
had to complete his homework as well. The pimple was blocking his view and he was making many
mistakes. He was trying to concentrate and finish his worksheet, but he encountered a question related
to the NOSE – “Circle the nose of the animal in the following picture”. Varun was already fed up with
his friends teasing him about his nose, so he thought, “Here too? Seriously?? I don’t care. I am circling
the eye!” And so he did.

He could not sleep well as he was thinking what would happen to the pimple the next morning.
His mother had given him some ointment for the pimple which he did not think would work. “Will my
nose become as long as Pinocchio’s tomorrow? Will a plant like thing grow out from my pimple? Will
my pimple burst and will there be pimples on my entire body? Will it transform into a nose and will I
have two noses? If I have two noses, how hard will it be when I have cold? I will have to take care of
both my noses!” thought Varun. Then, suddenly, an idea struck – “I’ve heard that a pimple can spread.
So I will touch my pimple and then touch my friend’s face.” Then he decided to pray before going to
bed. “Please God, I want the pimple to vanish from my nose and let a pimple grow on all my friends’
faces. That way they will know how I struggled.” Coincidentally, a bell rang three times. He was happy
that his wish would be fulfilled.

The next morning, he discovered that his pimple had gone. So he was filled with delight. When he
went to school, the first thing he noticed was that his friends had pimples. Varun was happy and was
now mocking his friends. But his friends said “It’s the latest trend!” Now Varun thought if he had that
pimple, he would now be the PIMPLE MEGA STAR!!

Pratheek M
8B

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PUZZLE TO PONDER

Sai Akshitha
9

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Abbreviations expanded…

ACER Acquisition Collaboration Experimentation Reflection.

APN Access Point Name.

ATM Automated Teller Machine.

CDMA Code Division Multiple Access.

DELL Digital Electronic Link Library.

DTP Desk Top Publishing.

DVD Digital Video Disk.

Fssai Food Safety & Standards Authority of India.

GOOGLE Global Organization of Oriented Group Language of Earth.

GPRS General Packet Radio Service.

GPS Global Positioning System.

GSM Global System for Mobile Communications.

HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

IFSC Indian Financial System Code.

IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity.

IVRS Interactive Voice Response System.

MPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group.

PDF Portable Document Format.

SIM Subscriber Identity Module.

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply.

USB Universal Serial Bus.

VGA Video Graphics Array.

VIRUS Vital Information Resources Under Siege.

VPN Virtual Private Network.

WINDOWS Wide Interactive Network Development Jhenkar Rajesh

for Office Work Solution. 8B
(Sourced)

YAHOO Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle.

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LITERARY FEST

Daffodils English School Association hosted Shri P.K. Bheemaiah Literary Fest on 10th august. We, the
students of DFL, gathered at the DES front gate and registered ourselves. Our team’s name was Orange.
We were then made to sit in the foyer area, where they told us our venues of events. There were many
events like elocution, lyrics on stage, creative writing, recitation, debate, etc. I was in elocution. The events
were held smoothly and I was very happy as I got second place in the competition. After our lunch, we
went to see the debate competition as it was the attraction of this literary fest .The debate was awe-
some .Then, we all sat in the foyer area and saw many cultural programmes which included dancing and
singing. It was a pleasure to see it .Then they announced our results. Our school had bagged many prizes in
several events. But, the crowning glory was…our school DAFFODILS FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING,
had bagged the OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY which was a huge one .My experience in Literary
Fest was amazing. I hope, next year also, I get a chance to be a part of it and bag the trophy again.

Jososwini Rana
7B

A Glorious Moment

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A national level essay competition was conducted for school children and the winners were felicitated
in the Children Science Congress edition of 107th Indian Science Congress 2020, which was held at
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, from 3-7 Jan 2020. The awards, termed - Infosys Foun-
dation-ISCA Travel Award (For School Children) were for the essays on the topic,
“What Development in Science During Last Two Years Have Influenced You and Why?”

My essay entry was sent to Indian Science Congress Association, located at Kolkata, through
my school and I was one of the proud awardees. The award was given to me on 4th Jan 2020 during in-
augural session of Children Science Congress January 2020.

The award was presented to me by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, National Research Profes-
sor& honorary President INCASR and Nobel laureate Prof. Ada E.Yonath, structural biology scientist.
The awards were given to ten students and I was in the second place. The ceremony was witnessed by
my school teacher, parents, brother and grandfather. I felt proud sharing the
stage with other awardees and great scientists.

Rithvik
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MY EXPERIENCE AS A HEAD GIRL

I was really proud and honoured to be the head girl of DFL the academic year 2019-20. When my name
was announced as the Head Girl in the assembly, I was extremely happy but also a little nervous.
At first , I did not know much about my duties ,but as days went by I got used to my duties and was also
very well assisted by my dear and respected teachers.
Every morning receiving our Principal/Vice-Principal with a warm smile for the assembly and then mak-
ing sure that the assembly goes on well is now a part of my daily routine. Conducting the morning assem-
bly has helped me get over my stage fear. The other members of the student council were very supportive
in all my endeavours. I will not forget running around the school to invite the dignitaries with an invitation
on a tray. It was a pleasant job and I always took pride in doing it. But most importantly I felt proud that
during my tenure, I got the opportunity to render the Welcome Address as the Head Girl on our Annual
Day “INSPIRIT”.

Being a part of the student council we carry great responsibilities on our shoulders. I hope ,I have done my
best and lived upto the expectations of everyone. I had a great experience being the Head girl . I would
like to thank my teachers for giving me this great opportunity and also for reposing confidence in me.
Overall the experience helped me learn a lot about myself and my leadership qualities.

Vedhika R Kotian
8B

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BEING THE HEAD BOY: REMINISCENCES

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. It was a red lettered day when I was badged as
the Head Boy and the experience has been unparalleled. I gained confidence, humility, resilience, better
time management and most important- a sense of structure, as the head boy.

The student council is the voice of the students. Our teachers and principal are at the helm of supervising
our overall functioning in various capacities. We were guided and corrected whenever needed. Be it con-
ducting the assembly or being a part of all the major events at school, every bit has been worth the while.

I am glad that my school tapped my potential for a leadership role and has given me solid roots of confi-
dence and wings of aspiration to fly high into the world of opportunities.

Aditya A Micah
8C

MY EXPERIENCE AS A SPORTS CAPTAIN

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
-John Quincy Adams
Being a member of Student Council 2019-20 as Sports Captain, Girls, has taught me a lot of things, to name
a few, problem – solving, listening patiently, following the orders, and being soft and kind. Achieving good
results in sports has got me this leadership which was quite challenging, but exhilarating as well. Putting on
the badge gave me a proud feeling but not as much as holding the SPORTS FLAG on Sports Day and Re-
public Day. Every day, I saw to it that I explored something new in being a leader. I hope I have made an
improvement in the school and inspired students to do something good to our school.

Chandni Sampath
8C

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Daffodilians on a Haiku-High!

Poetry reached a different, yet simple dimension when ‘Haikus’ were con-
ceived. Haikus are simple and small poems originated in Japan. They have a
‘Syllable- Meter’ and are quintessentially just three lined with five, seven and
five syllables in each line.

Students find Haiku writing very interesting and it is a delight to watch them
compose poems juxtaposing numbers and syllables together for any given
theme. Here are a few select Haikus composed by our students of grade 7 and
8. Set your syllable counter meter ON and read on!

1. Summer is the best Seasons are cycles 4. Spring is colourful
It is fun to beat the heat of the changes in nature Flowers bloom and the bees buzz
With yummy ice-creams! with many flavors! Happy is the mood!

2.While winter is cool 5. Leaves are falling down
Snuggling in our warm blankets Gravity pulls them all down
Struggling to wake up! Brown all around

3. It’s going to rain 6. Leaves down everywhere
Come let’s get wet together Shades aplenty every year,
Let’s sip coffee! Fall is almost here!

1 & 2. Rishith Koppula, Grade 7B 3. Chandni Sampath Grade 8C 4. Jososwani Rana and Tanvi N, Grade 7B
5. Sreenakshatra S Grade 8C 6. Shreya C S Grade 8C

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Daffodilians on a Haiku-High!

1. Flowers so fragrant 11. Music is magic 6. The sea is bright blue
Are also bright and vibrant It drives you to a new world Waves are rising up and high
Rose is that one kind Opens hidden wings Beach is real cool!!

2. A flower blooming 7. Stars: they shine and
Spreads a scent that is heady glow
Eyes behold beauty Lighting up the lovely sky
And the world below

3. Save Mother Earth What more can one ask? 8. Keep your eyes open
Let us not make it a hearth. Than to lie on nature’s lap Or you will miss out on the
Save her for future! and enjoy a nap! Glorious sunrise

4. A beautiful bird 9. Flook is my pet cat ,
Brilliant, radiant and chirpy He is well fed by sunset
Gliding in glory! His bed time is set!

5. Majestic lion
Is the king of the jungle
He has a great mane!

13. Trees stand tall and strong 12. Went around the world 10. Life is math magic
Braving all weather and odds In a marvelous decade Add and multiply goodness
Do them no wrong But I missed my home Subtract the sadness

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Daffodilians on a Haiku-High!

1. Friends are there for you- Best times of our life 5. Friends are like bright stars
If you are there for them, then Are spent in a school campus They help find way through
That is true friendship Friendly times and fun! darkness
And shine bright with you
2. School is really cool Nothing’s beyond them
We do enjoy all we do You are sky and they are stars
The best place for sure Who make you lovely

3. Always together, 6. With friends by my side
We are smiling, enjoying, I feel the strength within
Life is fantastic Our friendship is great

4. Friends are like rainfall, 7. School is second home
They make our lives fresh A place to learn and explore
and green, It is our glory
but, choose them with care!
8. Let’s go play cricket
It’s going to be such fun
We will play till night

THEME: SCHOOL, FUN, AND FRIENDSHIP 3. Akshaya S Nair-Grade 8C 4. R. Gomathi 8C
1 & 2. Gowri G Patil and Rakshitha B Grade 7B 7. R. Bhargavi 8B 8. M Pratheek 8B
5. Vedhika R Kotian 8B 6. Prutha K Shetty 8B

THEME: NATURE, LIFE, AND CREATURES

1. Kriti G 8A 2. Chirag L, Grade 7 B 3. Chidbhav S 7 A 4. Saptham Grade 7B 5. Rithwik L N Varma Dandu, 7 B

6. Mythri Shankar 8C 7. T. R. Vibha Gangamma 8A 8. Anwithaa . R. 8A 9. Sankalp Malkapur, 7A

10. Neha V 8C 11. Gouri Naik 8C 12. Ela Chakravarthy and K M Samanyutha 8 B 13. Mythri Shankar 8C

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KNOWLEDGE CABLE

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My Learning Then And Now May Our Friendship
Last Forever
One day, I was led to school,
to learn and to play. May our friendship last forever,
I learnt my lessons May I sail upon your sea.

Of math and science and English May we go through life together,
With life lessons hidden May there always be a "we."
throughout, on my way.
My teachers then told, May I be your endless sky;
May you breath my gentle air.
What was right and where I went wrong, May you never wonder why
I was handheld Each time you look for me, I'm there.

And guided throughout my way. May we be for each a smile
Years later again, I came back to school, Like the warm, life-giving sun;
Yet when we'er in plan awhile,
To teach how to learn and to play
And very well knew, May our sufferings be one.

what to tell and how to say. May we share our special days,
But only when I landed here, The happiness of one for two;
Realized I had so much to learn And if we go separate ways,
To reach out in the right way. Let my love remain with you.
Learning had not stopped…
Source
Hey! It was all fun again Jolly 16
To learn so much my own way. Shweta Kabra
A big Thank You to everyone
Who taught me to teach and learn

My learning today is right
And so is my teaching today

Mrs. Prathibha V Rao
Vice Principal

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Stress Management

Stress is a fact of life. Stress is any response to a perceived danger. The response to stress is known as

3Fs response (fright, flight or fight) to a stressor, which means that the body can react effectively to any

dangerous situation .The body’s reaction to stress is old fashioned .Life changes and daily hassles has led to

a lot of stress in the modern world. In majority of the stressful situations, the body’s response to stress causes

more harm than good. In the present day, the typical stressors are examination, relationship, work, etc. Un-

fortunately, because of this constant threat existing always, the body finds it hard to identify the stressors and

it reacts to them all in a very similar way. This wears the body down and may lead to life threatening situa-

tion. This is why Hans Selye calls it the general adaptation response in his research on stress .This makes it

clear that stress is only in our mind and by changing our way of thinking stress can be managed easily.

STRESS RELIEF BOX TOOL

Flash to childhood: Play ping –pong or an activity- based video game.

Colour therapy: Different colour s have differ ent effects on the br ain ,so envisioning cer tain shades or

even carrying a little patch of a certain colour with you throughout the day can make you feel better and

more in control.

Massage: Accor ding to r eflexology r ubbing pr essur e points in the ear lobes can br ing a sense of physi-

cal calm and relaxation to entire body. This also releases endorphins.

Aromatherapy: Scents can r emind us of cer tain memor ies and br ing a sense of calm over our br ain-

waves .In fact, our sense of smell has the power to distract the brain’s worry Centre. Light a scented

candle or apply aromatic oils.

Breathe it out: Br eathing is the foundation to de-stress and heal.

De stress with walking: Walking helps to r elax the muscles and also pr oduces good chemicals in the

body.

Dance it out: Taking a shor t br eak fr om wor k to just move your body can make you feel good.

Go for a nature walk: Listen to the bir ds, identify tr ees and flower s

Take a warm shower: The war m water will r elax you and make you feel good.

Self-compassion: Be lavish to for give your own mistakes and take chances to cor r ect them .

Practice forgiveness: Make for giveness a per manent attitude.

Use Affirmations: Positive self-talk helps us handle things effectively

Reward yourself: Lear n to appr eciate your own self and tr eat your self with things that make you hap-

py, be it food or relaxation etc.

Become courteous: say sorry and thank you instantly.

Learn to accept: Accept ‘no’ and say ‘no’ judiciously.

Wear a smile on your face: Smiling not only signals happiness to other s, but also,

is a way to help cope with life’s stresses.

Mrs. Shibani Chengappa

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SCIENCE AND ME

"Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the minds to think"
- Albert Einstein

Science is a subject in which nature is learnt through observations and logical reasoning, and we at DFL
integrate various methods of teaching science to make the teaching learning process a more experiential one,
rather than just memorization of facts.
Our Programme of Work designed in such a way that almost every lesson has an activity (integration of
performing arts and visual arts) along with the regular explanation of the lessons. This approach makes the
learning more affective and interesting for the students, and achieving learning objectives easier for the
teachers. Our physics, chemistry and biology laboratories make it possible for us to strengthen the concepts
taught to children during the explanation of the lessons. Students always look forward to visit laboratories.
At DFL, growth of a teacher's knowledge is one of the prime concerns and to realize the same, the teachers
are always encouraged to participate in workshops organised by the school and the Board. These workshops
give us an opportunity to realize our shortcomings and to learn new techniques being introduced in the field
of education.
On the whole, it is a very enriching experience being a part of science department at DFL. It gives me an
opportunity to grow as a teacher and a person.

Mrs.Vandana Singh

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Bapuism and Bengaluru

We may have stepped into the 21st century and the The iconic pre-independence building, housing the
third decade of fast track communication at break- Sangha, still stands tall in Malleshwaram’s bustling
neck speed but we can never match the nationalistic 8th cross. The organization has preserved invaluable
spirit that spread like wildfire and raged our country literature works of and on Mahathma Gandhi, all
in the 20th century against British colonialism. The translated to Kannada by eminent writers.
cries reached a crescendo in 1942 when the slogan It is heartening to know that the organization is still
‘Quit India’ gathered immense support across all active and is one of the landmark buildings of Benga-
sects, states, cults, religions and ethnic groups. The luru. Many great Gandhians like G.P.Rajaratnam,
cries echoed through the length and breadth of India H.Sreenivasaiah and N.Kasturi Rangan have contrib-
and Karnataka’s contribution is worthy of mention uted selflessly for many decades. The Sangha cele-
here. Kannadigas lent their unrelenting support to the brated its 75th year of glorious existence and aligned
movement and among those front-runners, was a doy- that to Bapu’s 150 years, in December 2019. A few
en Gandhian called Siddhavanahalli Krishna Sharma. surviving kith and kin of those associated with the
He was a revolutionary thinker, writer, reporter and a Sangha were felicitated.
social activist. He established an organization called Very few organizations like this have survived chang-
‘Gandhi Sahitya Sangha’ in 1942 to bring in like es in time and thinking; reminding us of the struggle
minded individuals together with the intention to free for freedom through literature, culture and intellect.
India from the colonial clutches. Sharmaji was a Sat- P.S. Do drop by Gandhi Sahitya Sangha, off 8th cross
yagrahi and an ardent follower of Bapu. He actively Malleshwaram and feel the pulse and aura of the
propagated Bapu’s principles and amassed many fol- bygone era!

lowers through his writings, speeches and discussion

forums. The struggle for freedom through non-

violence was seething on a ‘war footing’ then! Gandhi

Sahitya Sangha became the nerve and a nodal centre

for ‘Purna Swaraj’ in Karnataka. Mrs. Hema Jayaram
The Sangha also had the distinction of hosting cultur-

al events and initiating classes in Gamaka, a classical

ancient art of melodious rendering of old Kannada

prose and poetry and is continuing to do so. Nestled

within the building was a library with a separate sec-

tion for children. Vocational classes for children and

orientation programs for Indian youths to participate

in the freedom movement were regularly happening

there. It was more or less a camp of sorts for the

young and the old.

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CLUBS AND CO-CURRICULARS — A GLIMPSE

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A Report on Activity Clubs

“By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind
and spirit.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
As quoted by Mahatma, education means not just academics but an overall development.
The overall developmental needs of a child viz Physical Development, Intellectu-
al Development, Language Development, Emotional Development and Social Development
can happen only through holistic education. At DFL, the following clubs were designed this
year in order to cater to the holistic development of a child.
Englivening club – The students are trained in various literary concepts like pick and speak,
debate, elocution, public speaking etc.
Reading club –Students take up more reading activities and activities based on reading and
comprehending.
Sci-Tech club – Students are trained on various concepts of science and Technology. Group
discussions and presentations on science / technological topics will be conducted.
Ujjivana club – Students are trained on concepts like quiz, current affairs, logical thinking,
out of box/ creative thinking etc.
Art and Craft club – The students are encouraged to explore their creative side in creating
handicrafts.
The happiness is an important factor in the overall development of a child.
“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” –Oscar Wilde
Children who behave the best tend to be the happiest.

Mrs. Ramya Rao

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A Look Back - Englivening Club

‘So any new challenge
You've just begun
Put forth your best
And you've already won.’ - Bill Clennan

When we open our minds wide, there is a kaleidoscopic chaos of ideas; a collage. Gathering all these
ideas into a semblance of order, a teacher tries to put these into various boxes and slots, and thinks
about transforming these ideas, concepts and notions into workable and practical morsels. Our school
distributed these morsels of thoughts and ideas to various departments. Englivening Club was born
from the department of English for grades six to nine.

When I was given the opportunity to lead the club, I was excited and at the same time a little apprehen-
sive as I would be responsible for the correct navigation. But, I was confident in my ability as well as
my associates’— Mrs Rekha and Mrs Vijaya Gowri—to lead.

The preparations began in earnest even before the school closed for summer vacation. We prepared a
grid of all the activities related to English language that would enhance the confidence of the students
and make them hone their skills. Our objectives and the outcomes were clear in regards to the club. We
wanted the students to be eager to learn something new; something that would increase their interest in
the language. Towards this end, the list of activities we drew up aligned with our objectives. Equipped
with this list as our guide, we began the journey along with thirty-five students. A bright-eyed child can
stir the creativity and the passion in a teacher like nothing else can. Conforming to the adage, ‘As long
as there are learners, there will be teachers,’ this eclectic group of children urged us to put their best
foot forward.

The activities included story telling, book review, debates, discussions, essay writing, picture reading,
pick and speak, poem recitation and public speaking(speeches). Apart from the ones on our list, we
have had guest lectures: a media person involved with the production of the television shows, an ash-
thavadhani, an author, and a corporate trainer who gave tips to the students on public speaking skills.
These guest lectures reiterated the concept of using language effectively. These guest lectures have giv-
en an exposure to the students on multiple levels.

The children looked forward to this hour and a half to learn something out of the textual context. I have
seen a gradual change in the children’s presentation. Those children who were hesitant to face the audi-
ence have now blossomed into not-so-hesitant speakers. The body language has undergone a transfor-
mation: erect posture and confident stare.

This journey has given me a lot in return. The ideas and the expressions of the children, their interpreta-
tions of things that we may have ignored, their eagerness to learn something new…all these humble me
to a great extent and endorse my decision to continue to be a teacher. My associates also second my
opinion.

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Englivening Club - Guest Speakers

 Mrs.Sumangala Bhat (ETV Kannada)
 Mrs.Kanthi Ashok (Social and Behavioural Skills)
 Mr.Surya Hebbar (Ashtavadhani)
 Mrs.Deepika Murthy (Writing and Publishing)
 Mrs.Pratibha (Asst.Professor from Reva University – Emotional Intelligence)
 Mrs.Sowmya Torvi (Creative Writing)
 Mr.Jayasimhan (Times Consultant- Memory skills)

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Reading Club- Reminiscences

If there is something more than that meets the eye delightfully, it has to be a set of indelible prints in a book.
Books have created histories, unravelled mysteries, enlightened leaders and seamlessly entertained readers.
The popular phrase, ‘well-read,’ often used with achievers or scholars clearly explains it all! Behind every
contented individual is an influential book or, maybe many.
Inculcating good reading habits, especially for pleasure and introspection will foster psychological wellness.
The earlier it is, the better it will be. Schools are the best places to nurture the future ‘well-read’ individuals.
Having Reading Clubs or Book Clubs is one great way to promote reading. In tandem with this belief, Daf-
fodils Foundation for Learning initiated the ‘Reading Club’ for students in the academic year
2019-20. The club comprised juniors from grades 3-5 and seniors from grades 6-9. With an able team of
teachers, a fairly good strength of young readers on my platter, I was named in-charge of the Reading Club.
In this age of digital domination, the team’s prime objective was to have all sessions in the library sans any
audio-visual aids/Smart board. The school library proved to be idyllic in every sense.
The sessions were tastefully planned to include immersive story-reading by students and instructors, Scrab-
ble games, story cubes, oral book reviews, character sketching, opinion expressions, identifying genres, vis-
iting a book-fair in the school premises, bi-lingual story-telling and many more.
On a monthly basis, external resource persons were invited to facilitate interesting sessions. Stories were
related to life skills and woven around moral fibres. These entertained the young readers of the club. The
school music teacher, in one of the sessions, demonstrated some literary concepts through songs and percus-
sion instruments.
Watching our club participants enjoying the stories and indulging in books, has given our team immense
pleasure. We have indeed seen what meets more than our eyes!
Team: Mrs. Kumud Kant, Mrs. Nazreen, Mrs. Ashwini and Ms. Rebecca

Mrs. Hema Jayaram

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Reading Club—Guest Speakers

 Mrs.Shruthi (from SAPA) – Tunes and Tales
 Mrs.Kusum Lokesh – Story Telling
 Mrs.Meenakshi - Kannada folk stories
 Mr.Surya Hebbar -Ashtavadhani
 Mrs.Deepika Murthy - Writing and Publishing
 Mrs.Pratibha (Asst.Professor from Reva University) – Emotional Intelligence
 Mrs.Sowmya Torvi - Creative Writing
 Mr.Jayasimhan (Times consultant) - Memory skills

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SCI-TECH EXPERIENCE

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit”

-Will Durant

Daffodils Foundation for Learning has always given students the right platform to nurture their critical and
creative thinking abilities. They are given guidance and timely feedback to polish their skills. Adhering to
this aspect, the school has formed several clubs to expose the students to the world of learning and lead them
on the path of excellence.
The Science Club – Sci tech heightens the scientific temperament of the members through interesting and
creative activities. Self-expression, independent research, constructive activities are some of the opportuni-
ties provided there. Through activities of the science club, learning of science becomes joyful and active.
Club in Action:
Resource development: - A series of development workshops that involve participation of experts in
different fields were facilitated. This included the following:

Biodiversity and Protection of Nature by Mr. Santhosh R Sutar
Radar and Advanced Technology by Mr. Arun
Art in Science: - Art can help students remember better what they have learnt in science class. Keeping this
in mind, a guest lecture was organised.
Optical Illusion by Mrs.Smita
Awareness about health and hygiene: - Health education plays an impor tant r ole in the field of educa-
tion. With the aim to spread awareness SCI -TECH club conducted talks by eminent per sonalities.
“Yoga for Health, Peace and Prosperity” to students by Mrs.Jayaratna, Yoga Instructor
Adolescent Health & Hygiene by Mr. Balachandran
Social Awareness: - To develop awareness of & concern for issues in social and environmental contexts,
SCI -TECH club conducted a skit, write up and quiz on water conser vation.
Science performance by school students: - Learning occurs at its best when fun and engaging activities
that have real world meaning are experienced in a supportive environment. Keeping this in mind SCI -
TECH club implemented different activities.

Screening of space video 'Chandrayaan : India's Moon Odyssey'
A group presentation on various topics like forest fire, water purification, climate change.
Student Talk programme on 22nd August 2019, on the topic Indian Scientists
The scientific temperament of a nation depends on the extent of the use of scientific knowledge by its citi-
zens. In a self-learning process of education system, science clubs play an important role to incorporate bet-
ter understanding of nature and diversity of information sources. Science clubs enable students to imbibe
critical thinking and also to develop scientific and rational outlook. They give students the courage to go out
of their regular cycle of learning into the world of innovations “in search of fresh woods and pastures anew.”

Mrs. Reshma PR

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Sci-Tech Club - Guest Speakers

 Mrs.Smitha (Optical Illusion)
 Mr.Arun (ISRO)
 Mr.Santosh (Centre for Environmental Education)
 Mr.Surya Hebbar (Ashtavadhani)
 Mrs.Jayrathna (Yoga and Meditation)
 Wing Commander Balachandran (Nutritionist)
 Mrs.Pratibha (Asst.Professor from Reva University – Emotional intelligence)
 Mrs.Sowmya Torvi (Creative Writing)
 Mr.Jayasimhan (Times consultant- Memory skills)
 Mrs.Shwetha (Robotics)

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