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THE BUZZ…. Issue #

The Buzz….

Newsletter

Issue Date 2020

A NEW BEGINNING ….. IN THIS ISSUE

Confluence 2020

By [ Athena Family]

Athena Global School celebrated Chidambaram Athena Family and Annual Day…
its 1st Annual day with great elation dignitaries from different fields,
and gusto Thank you to everyone Athena’s Confluence celebration Ist Annual Day a history created down the memory
who attended and participated in the was an event worth watching. lane……
event enthusiastically. We have had
so many positive comments The programme began with the lamp
regarding the event’s success lighting and welcome address was
and everyone had a fantastic time. delivered by Principal Josephine. The
Special thanks to all the students’ for school choir enthralled the audience
their superb performance. with the soulful rendition of the
Every event at Athena is an music. Students from 'Athena'
opportunity for students to touched every heart and filled
showcase their talents and everyone present with a sense
capabilities and learn new skills. Such of pride. The facilitators and the
initiatives at Athena lift the spirits of students were awarded for their
young talents and inspire them to Special skills by the management.
become future leaders. The evening witnessed a colorful
The event was Graced with the array of dances and musical acts.
presence of Mr. Dilip Cambridge Everyone applauded the efforts of
Assessment Mrs. Amutha, our students and teachers.
correspondent Ma’am, Mrs. Leena
Menon Vice Principal from

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING !!!! 2

Festivities
Always
Colourful…and
Brings joy …
learning

Field Trips Celebrations, Fun Friday’s and field Trips….

“Today's students are visual There are so many wonderful
learners and a field trip lets them things to celebrate throughout the
touch, feel, and listen to what year! Sometimes as teachers we
they're learning about, just get too busy to think of ways
[which helps them] build on to recognize and integrate special
classroom instruction, gain a days, special people, and special
better understanding of topics, ideas into our curriculum.
build cultural understanding and
tolerance, and expose them to This calendar is a unique and
worlds outside their own.” evolving project. Instead of the
“special days” that you may
FUN FACTS already be used to celebrating in
your classrooms, you will find
Good to Know some interesting, educational,
and even some crazy dates,
A baby's cry triggers emotional accompanied by quick “Activity
responses in the human brain unlike Bursts” to get your students
any other sound. talking and thinking. Enjoy!
Theme: States around country
85% of plant life is found in the ocean .The children came dressed
in appropriate costumes. They
BEYOND ACADEMICS spoke about the character/person
they were enacting
Activities promoting love for with confidence and enthusiasm.
learning & building self-
confidence. Life Skills Class All our little ones were looking
adorable. They won our hearts
• Robotics
• Yoga
• Music
• Dance
• Special Assemblies
• Art and Craft
Workshop for Teachers

Phonetics

Differentiated learning

Special needs

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So much Learning beyond Academics important part

ROUND THE YEAR ACTIVITIES of celebrating the children’s
successes and once again it was

wonderful to see so many children

being nominated for the

competitions held around the

year. Those who

achieved an appreciation were

chosen for so many reasons, but

we do believe every child was a

winner in one instance or other

FA

Organic Gardening Seed ball Making

Organic Learning how plants grow can teach a lot
gardening uses organic materials about sustainability and the importance of
to support healthy sustainable caring for the environment. Last few months
gardening is a great the learners were planting the green garden
physical development activity. and watering it, this was the perfect way to
talk to our learners about how the ecosystem
Another aspect of physical relies on even the tiniest creatures to thrive
development is the sensory and why it’s in our interest to protect them.
stimulation that you can So on this Children's Day they were
experience in a garden.Young encouraged to make seed ball and toss them
children can practice locomotor around and see the tree grow.... They are all
skills, body management skills excited to see the growth!!
and object control skills while
they move from one place to the
other carrying tools, soil and
water

Competition for the Month Social Awareness

It was a pleasure to host the Pride Instilling children with a sense of social
of Athena Awards and certificates awareness will teach them to be tolerant
during the assembly. The monthly and accepting of others and help them to
event, has become such an develop a kind, empathetic outlook on life.
It’s one of the greatest gifts we can give
them at Athena.

Thanks to your generous contributions
towards the Joy of Giving week @ Athena.
We thank the Parents without whom it
would not be possible .

CreativeTHEBUZZ…. Corner …. Issue #
Souhardhya, Grade - I

Aeran, Grade-III Shahid, Grade - VI
Nursery
Nithila, Prep -
II
Ajitesh, Grade- I

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Sports Day @ Athena :

Our Sports Day celebration provided a great platform to the students to
showcase the spirit of sportsmanship.

The entire event turned out to be an amazing experience for the
students, parents as well as staff members when they watched P.E
activities/drills related to parachute, yoga, hula hoop and pom-pom drills
presented by young Athenians. This event worked as a medium to
channelize the abundant energy in the right direction and help children
discover their interests in outdoor activities.

Children also performed ground acts to make every onlooker realize the
significance of sports and games in the overall personality development.
Also, Trophies and Medals were distributed which are a part of
ceremony as it helps to instill and boost the confidence of the students.
The parents were part of the fun too

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Facilitators Speak….

What does my 3 year old child possess?* Education has the scope of equipping
Let me explain “the language of man “ For example, a child with social competence.
a child and an adult is learning a new language. The It is a lifelong process where learners
child is capable of acquiring the sounds he hears with bring a change within them not by
such perfection. No adult can reproduce to teachers but by themselves.
perfection to any language. Yet the child learns and We as a teacher has to serve as a
speaks a new language. How many grammar books, Scaff holder that will enhance the
how many professors would you need to accomplish learning process.
the a constructive environment i.e., the classroom Education is not just the formal
will same thing! The story of the child is marvelous learning but also the experiences that
indeed. He is impelled by the opportunities given to a child gains from the society.

him. He is full of possibilities of constructing himself. Mrs. Priyanka ( Primary )
The child given contributes to the transformation of
his own personality. Therein lies the great creative
power of the child.

The child is impelled by the opportunities given to

him. The kindergarten teachers should be extremely

proud to be in the formative years of creating the

child‘s own personality. (And I am happy to be back

to kindergarten after teaching the same language to

the adults.) - Mrs. Anita (Kindergarten)

11 Ways the 'The Little Prince' also known as ‘Le Petit Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Prepared Us
for Adulthood: Written in 1943 it doesn't just teach kids about being grown-ups, it teaches grown-ups
about how to be better grown-ups. Read on for The Little Prince quotes and lessons that we can all
carry with us.
1. Remember to look beyond the surface

2. Don't hide your true feelings; it will cost you everything that is important.

3. Judge yourself before you judge others.

4. There is very little substance in coveting the admiration of others.

5. Drinking to forget is a vicious and ultimately feeble endeavor.

6. You should never take yourself too seriously.

7. Don't forget to enjoy your life — take a moment and take it all in.

8. Follow your instincts to explore.

9. Trust in unusual characters — you might learn something.

10. Care for the things you have, for they cannot be replaced.

11. Sometimes you have to let those you love fly free.

Mrs. Sherien ( French Facilitator)