Middle-High School E-magazine Apr_Jul_2016

RAIN Apply Your Brain

Rain is so beautiful If you want some gain
It is very enchanting
It helps in planting You will have to take some pain
It goes pitter patter
As if it is doing a chatter Like after a scorching summer
The drops look like crystals
Shining on the ends of the We always get rejuvenating rain.
petals
I love to dance in the rain Do you know why there are
But when mama scolds, it is a calamities?
pain
In love with the beautiful It is because nature wants us to
monsoon train
I await to dance on the rains
tune We should not panic,
The wet leaves shine like mirrors
And the rain always flows in the Even we find a snake in our drain
rivers
I wish rains never stop Remember the story of
And I could go on and hop. Abhimanyu,

- Maansi Singh In trouble don’t get confused.
IV Gulmohars
Apply your brain

Be it a tsunami, tornado or
tempest

Cool of mind is necessary to
maintain

If you wish to achieve the best
results,

You will have to study again

- Kashika Agrawal
- IV Gulmohars

Topic – Society is developed by Scientists or Politicians?

Is this a question to ask? Of course mostly scientists develop our country. In debates
politicians are only good in insulting each other.

Politicians want to go in bigger posts and become famous, instead of being greedy
they can improve our society.

Whether the scientists are famous or not they try to take out the logic of that thing
and not waste their time insulting each other. Scientists are not corrupted but
politicians are example In droughts scientists gave solutions to grow crops without
water and kept promising farmers but they committed suicides,

If scientists will not be there then how would we have the concept of houses,
electronics, markets, food etc.

We pay 30% of taxes and out of that how much does the government use for us? They
use vey less amount of money out of that and rest is for their use. We should tell them
not to be greedy and also tell them not to take the money of taxes which we pay.

In debates when politicians come they don’t talk about the problems, which has
happened recently; instead they talk about the things, which happened earlier to
defend themselves.

Scientists try to discover new things to improve our society and get our country to the
top of the ranking. They are more important than politicians.

Even though politicians are more privileged and get more money still scientists work
more and also they work harder. Scientists develop our society more than politicians
develop it.

Dhruv Madhok (11 Yrs.)

VII – Indus, LVIS Gurgaon

Spreading Joy

The world is running at a crazy pace,
Everyone is caught up in the rat race.
There is no time to stand and stare,
People are caught up in their own snares.
See what this running around has done,
They have forgotten to have fun.
With all the stress building up inside,
They no longer have a good time.
So dear friends! Should we wait for a grand plan,
Or should we take the matters into our own hands!
Remember the mission is in every place,
A song in every heart; a smile on every face!
So the question is where, when and how,
No place better than right here, no time than right now.
You can buy a pair of shoes for a poor girl in need,
And see her jump on her feet.
With this little act of kindness,
You can light up her world of darkness.
You don’t have to be rich and famous,
Joy can be spread by each one of us.
All that a lily does is to bloom,
And it’s enough for a heart to dispel gloom.
A nightingale only sings in her sweet voice,
It gladdens our hearts and cuts the noise.
The mantra is “Being Good and Doing Good!”
Spreading Joy is what each one of us should.
Remember the mission is in every place,
A song in every heart; a smile on every face…

- Shriya Singh, VI Kaveri

MY BEST FRIEND
She used to hide, I used to seek
The game that we played every week
I used to cry, she used to smile
Helping each other was our style
I still remember the scooty for four
When the vehicle only used to say ,"I need no more".
A very good and kind person at heart
From her I learnt to always impart
A park has always been our meeting point
But to meet we need no checkpoint
As kids we always used to play
In each other's house, then we were together transferred to our first play school,
Treehouse
Possessiveness according to me was pushing her
When that delicate girl never used to grumble ,though now I am humble and will never
ever allow her to stumble
Our memories are so precious, some nice while some mischievous
So all, the poem has now come to its end
I am talking about none other than my very BEST FRIEND

Hetvi Majmudar
VI Kaveri

The Globe BOOKS, BOOKS AND
BOOKS!
The Globe is big, large and a bit fat
But can you see all that ?? Books are the best,
Yes! It is a bit stout, but can clear all your doubts,
Oh don’t you worry about that. Better than the rest!
It helps you to study geography and helps
the pilots and sailors too. Sitting on a sofa with a book in the hand,
But with all of this, it also has some
disadvantages too. Is just like being transported to a
Information cannot be preserved on the globe .. dreamland!
Your name cannot be reserved on the globe.
We cannot see the whole globe at a time. Now leave the television and go to the
To do so we have to spin it and then it is fine. store,
In all parts of our life it has a lot of worth.
As the globe is a true replica of our mother Earth. Choose between adventure, fantasy and
folklore!
–Aliza Alam
VI-Kaveri Those who don’t read books should be
very sad,

They have missed adventures that we

readers have all had!

Just remember what I said,

Read in your free time and read in your
bed!

Don’t waste your time buddies, listen to
me!

Don’t you want to be filled with glee?

Then go pick a book and I am sure,

You will find entertainment galore!

By Prakhar Sethi, 6 Beas



TECHNOLOGY

Technology in today’s cohort is embryonic which is causing a regime
change in our civilization. This advancement has created a huge
collision on people’s means and philosophy. There are arrays of mobile
phones being launched in shops which provide us with a range of
applications and features. Edification is being enriched, by giving a
chance to the learners to learn advanced concepts through Internet
and apps like Zapmeta. This education also includes the association of
sports which is being provided by media and apps like Cric Buzz. This
regime is taking an enterprise for women empowerment through
many campaigns and apps like ‘RAKSHA’, ‘W’sHR’ and ‘ANEWINDI’.
Bank transactions are made accessible online. Marketing is also done
online through apps like Amazon, many pursuit facilities are being
provided to us by apps. Twitter and Facebook has made social media
expedient and easy for people to communion all over the world. This
globalisation in terms of technological uprising amongst all is also
helping in business, creating facilities like video calls for executives for
easy collaboration from any part of the globe. One such example is
Skype. Moreover, our cultural and social interactions are developing
with the use of technology and gadgets. But its misuse has some
repercussions as well. Nowadays, Homo sapiens are being addicted to
video games and social media, people are hacking each other’s
personal information. To terminate I would like to quote that,”It has
become appallingly apparent that our technology has exceeded our
humanity. “

ANJALI TYAGI (VII RAVI)

TEEN VOGUE

WALKATHON

“Walkathon – Walk for Anita Malhotra,

Peace” was organized by Headmistress

Lotus Valley International Ms Ritu and the

School Gurgaon on faculty. The

Wednesday, 21st young learners

September 2016 to mark spread the

the International Day of message to

Peace. spread

The parents, teachers and happiness,
learners from the Primary
Block walked hand in hand harmony,
with the Principal, Mrs.
maintain good

health and

foremost energy and enthusiasm to
to live in do something for the
society could be witnessed
peace by a large attendance of
with learners and parents
each supporting the cause
extensively.
other.
The

CLEANATHON

NDTV-DETTOL BANEGA SWACHH INDIA CAMPAIGN AT LVISG.

After a thundering success change our lifestyle

of Walkathon- “Walk for to accommodate

Peace” held on 21st safe and healthy

September 2016, Lotus way of living. It was

Valley International, heartening to

Gurgaon participated in observe the

yet another community participation of our

project – “Banega Swachh parents and

India” Campaign in learners towards

this

association with NDTV. The project. at Lotus Valley
Our little International, Gurgaon, It
is our ongoing effort to
learners, utilize ways of improving
parents everyday living. We
aggressively propagate the
and thought –“Green India,
teachers Healthy India”. It is a
made an message that we want to
impact by extend to the community
at large because a ‘Change
singing can begin only from home
‘Swachh
“Cleanathon Campaign”
Bharat
was taken up to mark 2nd Swasth Bhaarat’ slogans,
this was followed by a song
October as a celebration and a
Street
towards a 12 hour clean-up Play
based on
drive supported by the the
Theme.
Brand Ambassador Mr. A school
that
Amitabh Bachchan. follows
the same
It is our young learners ideology,

who are the future of our

country. The message

coming from them has the

maximum force which can



BAREFOOT PROJECT

ONE CHILD, ONE TEACHER, ONE BOOK AND ONE PEN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD_
Malala Yousafzai

The school has formally between children from all
adopted the GPS – 12174. walks of life. We wish to
The school has been accomplish a symbiotic
working with the children understanding where our
of the Govt. School since 3 learners share their lives
months under the and experiences through
‘Barefoot Project’ through their visits to NGO's for
the ‘Life Skills’ curriculum. the less privileged
children and schools. We
Barefoot is an initiative hope to pioneer a
which leads up on as an concept where we
endeavour to encourage believe that we can
our learners to give back to change the world
the Society that we hold of through our compassion.
great value. The idea is to
create a connection

EXHILARATING EXCURSIONS

Keeping up with the motto of holistic development of the learners, Lotus Valley International
School, Gurgaon organized various educational trips for the learners of grades IV to XI.

Trip to Agra (Grade IV)

The learners of Grade IV after seeing the mighty enhancement of the
visited Agra from 25th to Fort and the Taj Mahal. communication skills,
26th September’ 2016. The personality, confidence
learners were in awe of the The trip was a step towards and awareness of the
magnanimity and splendor learners.
of our architectural history encouraging the overall

development and

Trip to garhmukhteshwar (Grade V)

In our constant endeavour learning with their

to enhance the quality and curricular erudition, an

learning experience educational excursion was

organized to Baghaan

Orchard Retreat,

Garhmukteshwar from

23rd - 24th September

2016 for the learners of

Grade V of Lotus Valley

International School,

Gurgaon.

The main aim of the provide an avenue to enjoy
excursion was to inculcate various adventure sports
in the learners a sense of and activities
independence,
provided to our learners responsibility as well as to
and to link out-of-school

Trip to SARISKA (Grade VI)

“All work and no play memories for years to They realized the
importance of patience,
makes Jack a dull boy and garner and learning, rich in sympathy, perseverance,
stamina and love the
Jill, a dull girl.” Keeping this experiences. Each activity nature. This special
excursion aimed at making
in mind Lotus Valley taught them various forms every child 'Sarv Gun
Sampan.'
International School, of life skills besides

Gurgaon organized fun confidence building,

school trip for learners of balancing, muscles

Grade VI to Sariska. Camp training, ready to face the

Anubhav, as the name challenge “ Yes I Can Do It”!

suggests, brought with it

Trip to Jim Corbett (Grade VII)

As an Annual Educational The activities like body to work in groups, learn
surfing, zip lining, rifle facts about nature and
Excursion, the learners of shooting, Burma bridge realised the significance of
crossing, pug marks
Grade VII of Lotus Valley exploration, rope walking, a disciplined routine and
trekking, and canvas tent healthy lifestyle.
International School,
building
Gurgaon visited Jim brought in a
lot of
Corbett National Park from
confidence
23rd and risk
taking ability
September in students.

2016 – They got an
opportunity
25th

September

2016 to be

a part of

Camp

Anubhav.

Trip to MUSSORIE (Grade VIII-IX)

Adventure is a path that It was a real test of their
endurance, life skills
forces you to have learning and self-
confidence. Activities such
firsthand encounters with as Stream-running, Zip
Line, Rappelling, Trekking,
the world. The learners of Raft making taught them
the importance of
Grades VIIIth and IXth of perseverance, balance and
control, in addition to
Lotus Valley International instilling a sense of
accomplishment and self-
School, Gurgaon worth.

participated in Camp It tested their mettle and
turned them into “Sarv
Anubhav which was an

adventure camp that

proved to be a life time

experience for all the

learners who participated

in it.

GunaSampann”
individuals.

TRIP TO NAINITAL (Grades X-XI)

Lotus Valley International Camp Anubhav, in the lap By working together in
School, Gurgaon organized of nature in Nainital was an
Camp Anubhav for the experiential learning place groups and individually,
learners of Grades X-XI , for the learners. Camp
w.e.f 16th September activities made them they learnt the importance
2016- 19th October 2016 independent and self-
at Nainital. reliant . of team work, acquired

new strengths, and

became responsible

individuals

.

TRIP TO baghaan (Grade-XIi)

The Grade XII trip to deep down
Baghaan Retreat seemed
like a much awaited break Garhmukteshwar
for the school’s outgoing
class. Apart from enjoying village was an eye
volleyball, badminton, zip
line, rappelling, bullock opener for all as they
card riding and many more
activities, the students of came face to face with
Grade XII also learnt a lot
from life skills point of life and struggles of
view. Their visit to a small
school (Devika Convent common citizens and
Public school) situated in a
children from a rural

set up.

The overall trip
was overwhelming for
each one as it was the
last one in their school
life and gave them

enough bonding time before their
momentum for AISSCE
picks up! The children
returned with new learning
experiences and memories
of time well spent with
peers.

RENDEZVOUS

Three Cheers to Lotus SEVA MELA tempted the learners
asking for more. The
Valley International School learners who reached at games added excitement
early morning hours to put and frolic to the entire
Gurgaon Parents!!! up the stalls for the same. ambiance.
It was indeed heartening to
SEVA MELA - The Learning observe the involvement
of each volunteer parent
& Earning for a Cause was supporting the cause.

organized on Saturday It was also a great The stall put up by the
opportunity for the
15th October 2016 from students to learn the life students of Tamana School
skill of buying and selling.
8.30 am – 2.00 pm to The lawn resounded with (Pankaj Khokhar and Salil
the students calling out
create awareness and and inviting one and all. Srivastava) offered
The aroma of Idli/Sambar,
facilitate the less privileged Maggi, Bhel Puri, Momos, beautifully decorated
Doughnuts, baked items,
become “Integrated, pasta, corn cups etc. Diyas, gift items, cookies

Independent and and baked products which

Inclusive” members of our attracted a large crowd. It

society. was undeniably a gratifying

The Seva Mela was a grand day where each one’s pure
success with an extensive
participation of our desire to work for the less
volunteer parents and
privileged was well

fulfilled. The proceedings

from the ‘Seva Mela’ went

to the NGO-TAMANA.



QUINTESSENTIAL ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies create a sense of community, they work as a unifying force and make all
students feel that they are a part of the school community.
Grade VIII

Brahmaputra presented a

special assembly on 18th

October to welcome the

students and teachers of

the Indo- German

exchange program on the
topic ‘How Theatre Can

Integrate Basic Ideals into
Our Lives’. Interesting

facts about Germany were

shared with the audience

and students were and Math in a fun way”. around numbers, how they
encouraged to rethink

about their notions of Through drama and dance are scientifically, socially

otherness and embrace the the participants conveyed and economically useful in

idea of global unity. A play how our lives revolve everyday life.

Brave- The musical was

performed by the learners

in an effort to show how

theatre portrays different

values in our lives.

A special assembly was
organized by Grade VIII
Amazon to inaugurate the
Techno-Mathematik Week.
The topic of the assembly
was “Learning Technology

.

FACE TIME

A healthy open dialogue learning, hence providing appreciation – handcrafted
and effective parents with a window to by children to parents has
communication is always peek into the happenings taken everyone present on
very rewarding, as the role of the classrooms. the occasion into an
of parents is boundlessly emotional trip imbued
appreciated and valued by The performances with pride.
Lotus Valley International followed by giving away of
School, Gurgaon to reach small
its academic milestones. token of

Face time is yet another
addition to our regular
interactions with parents;
it serves as a pedestal
where learners showcase
their Inter-disciplinary





COFFEE MEET

At Lotus Valley Mrs. Anita Malhotra. pertaining to academics,
International, Gurgaon, Taking this forward, a tailor
nothing is more precious made schedule that we call strategies, plans,
than our learners and their ‘The Lotus Valley
guardians who have always Repertoire’ encompasses feedbacks etc.
shown paramount faith programmes like Coffee
and support to help in Meet which was initiated We aim to look forward to,
making this temple of this year with the view to what we call ‘Constructive
learning stand firm along hold class-wise interaction feedback’, thereby making
with the tremendous effort between parents and the our system most
of our assiduous Principal. Principal on issues transparent.

SIT IN PROGRAMME

Parents are welcome to used by mentors to Mr. Sashwat Anand who
participate in Sit-in-
Programmes wherein they interact with the learners. interacted with the
visit their wards' class
during school hours and One such experience with children and shared his
witness the various
innovative pedagogies parent became experiences too besides

memorable with the visit being a witness to the

of a Grade IV-Chinar’s, classroom teaching

Pragyan Anand’s father learning session.

HALT DIABETES INTIATIVE

A Core Committee forward to control
comprising of 13 students, Diabetes. It was a great
2 parents & 2 teachers learning experience for all
were formed by the very the children who have now
dynamic Principal, Mrs. become Peer Educators.
Anita Malhotra. Doctors &
Dieticians - Dr. Parjeet Dr Ambrish Mithal ,
Kaur, Sonal Kalra, Shubdha
Bhanot from the Chairman, Division of
Endocrinology Department
Lotus Valley International of Medanta came over to Endocrinology and
give a presentation on
School, Gurgaon Diabetes and chalk out the Diabetes is the brain
modalities and the way
collaborated with behind this initiative.

Medanta- The Medicity in

order to spread the

awareness of Diabetes.

Grades I- III of Lotus SANSKRITI Textiles and locales of their
Valley states, followed by delivery
International On one hand, the Art of a Power-point
School, Gurgaon hosted an activity of making masks of Presentation and Folk
event ‘Sanskriti: Our various Tribes of India dances of different States.
Culture and Heritage’ on served to expose the
Saturday, 22nd October learners to the Tribal The learners of Grades IV-
2016. Each class had Culture on the other they
adopted a State ranging gained a hands-on IX visited the exhibition to
from North down to South. experience of tying and
The preparations were dyeing fabrics through understand the diversity of
done over a period of two craft activity. A Month-
months where the learners long enriching experience our rich cultures. We
did an extensive research of conducting and
on their respective states, presenting State-specific succeeded in ensuring a
learnt the Art & Craft Work research work by the
of their state and studied learners culminated into wholesome learning
many facts known and an Exhibition-cum Class
unknown to others. presentation, wherein the experience for the learners
learners spoke about the
artifacts, cuisines, tourist by creating an aura of
attractions, jewellery,
happiness and positivity

around. The event truly

brought about a

confluence of diverse

cultures and heritage

under one umbrella.



OPEN HOUSE

Open House is a platform for mentors and parents to discuss the academic and behavioural
growth of the learners and find a way forward to bridge gaps, if any. Keeping in mind the
increasing strength of school, this year the school introduced two sessions for each PTM to
cater to first half of the class learners in the first session and the rest in the second. This
practice has been quite successful as all parents get good time to talk to various teachers at
length.

TRACK & FIELD BULLETIN

INTRA -SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Intra Class Girls The Indoor Basketball Friendly Soccer
Court proved to be very Tournament
Basketball conducive for the players,
the game and parents who
Tournament. came to witness the (India vs. Germany)
Match and encourage the
In order to promote sports budding performers. The The learners at Lotus
Principal, Ms. Anita
with as much gravity as Malhotra introduced the Valley International
match with her inspiring
academics, Lotus Valley words and School, Gurgaon had a
hand
International School, shake friendly match with the
with each
Gurgaon organized an player. German delegates which

under 12 Basketball match

Intra-School Basketball

Tournament for Girls of

Grades IV, V and VI on
Saturday, 1st October,
2016.

as quite a hit with all Nadar School in the finals,
the students. by 32-22. The
uncompromised victory
Inter School U-14 was sealed by an
astounding 22 points score
Basketball (Boys) by Aryan Anand of IX
Nilgiris. Girls annunciated
& second position in the
mantle giving tough
Badminton(Girls) competition to the
opponents.
Tournament.

Lotusians showed of from 18th-20th October,
their prowess with a 2016.
perfect rendezvous

discipline and team spirit in

the Inter School U-14 Having defeated

Basketball (Boys) and Heritage School by

Badminton (Girls) 22-14, our boys

tournament, held at went on with their
Pathways School Gurgaon
winning spree,

defeating Shiv

Workshop on coached the entire school of a Typical School Disaster
disaster staff on the
Management ‘Basic
in schools Concepts of
Disaster
‘Training is the key Management
ingredient to handling any &Institutional
disaster’. In emergency Management
information, experience for Disaster

and expertise are vital Management’. It was an Management, Fire Safety
commodities. With this in in School Building and Fire
mind Lotus Valley extensive session which Drills, Search and Rescue-
nominated select mentors Tools and Techniques, First
to attend a workshop on covered a myriad of topics Aid and Basic Survival
‘Disaster management in Techniques and Psycho-
schools’ conducted in the like - Vulnerability social Care and Support for
Month of August by the Children of various age
National Institute of assessment of School Groups. The session was
Disaster Management. summed up with various
These mentors in turn Building for Multi Hazards, table top exercises on
stampede, terrorist attack
Non-Structural Safety Risk in schools, road safety and
mock drills to prepare
Mitigation and evacuation plan for
Schools regarding Riots,
Management in School, earthquakes etc. Each
teacher felt empowered
Responsibilities of various and ready to take any
adversary head-on after
Stake holders, Preparation this comprehensive
training!

TEACHER’S DAy CELEBRATIONS- “A TEACHER TAkES A
HAND, OPENS A MIND AND TOUCHES A HEART”.

and humility. To honour the singing merrily .Our dear
Principal, Mrs. Anita
Teachers’ day is observed to Teachers, Lotus Valley Malhotra was the real Show
pay respect to the teachers of stopper who charmed us all
our country. They are the International School, with her dance and high
spirits.
greatest contributors to Gurgaon celebrated the day
build up the characters of
students and help them to through a Music & Dance
grow up with good values
presentation. A foot-tapping

cultural extravaganza

witnessed all dancing and

CREDITS…

CREATIVE ACkNOWLEDGEMENT…
 Ms. Ruchi Joshi (Vice-Principal)

EDITORIAL TEAM…

 Ms. Malvika Jain (Class Representative: Grade V)
 Ms. Prachi Bali (Class Mentor: Grade V-Burans)
 Ms. Monica Chowdhry (Class Mentor: Grade V- Cedars)

GRAPHICS…

 Ms. Harvinder Kaur (Headmistress: Middle Wing)
 Ms. Poornima Singh (FIT Facilitator: Middle Wing)

INNOVATION & IDEAS…
 Ms. Ruchi Joshi (Vice-Principal)

 Ms. Harvinder Kaur (Headmistress: Middle Wing)

CONCEPT & DESIGN…

 Ms. Harvinder Kaur (Headmistress: Middle Wing)