E_MAG_Middle_H_APRIL-JUN _17

A QUARTERLY E-MAGAZINE
(YEAR 2017-18)

APRIL, MAY & JUNE
MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL

ISSUE
LVG/04/1stQuarter/2017-18

FROM OUR PATRON…

“The sides of the mountain sustain life, not the peak. This is
where things grow, experience is gained, and technologies are
mastered. The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it
defines the sides.”

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Every achievement is first an idea. It is the concoction of this idea, zeal,
determination and optimism that brews the cup of success. I extend my
heartfelt congratulations to the learners, teachers and parents at Lotus
Valley International School, Gurgaon, for another triumphant year.

Each New Year brings forth new hopes and resolutions. Gradually, as

the year ages, more often than not, we see this ardour and devotion

begin to dwindle. I salute the vigorous spirit of Lotus Valley family for MS. SHAYAMA CHONA

keeping the lamp burning, undeterred. My sincere congratulations to PADMA SHRI & PADMA

the Principal, Mrs. Anita Malhotra and the entire staff for their BHUSHAN AWARDEE

profound dedication, which has taken the school by leaps and bounds

to the global arena. The various students and teachers’ exchange

programmes undertaken in the last months exhibit the persistent devotion and resolution of this family.

I also take this opportunity to extend my warm welcome to the new learners who are now a part of this
enormous and wonderful family. May you prosper and flourish as you nestle under the wings of an
affectionate Principal.

Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon, is a school for life. It nurtures and caters to every possible aspect
of a learner’s character development. We are proud to produce socially and environmentally responsible
citizens. Through the ‘Barefoot Project’ and ‘Behtar India Campaign’, our learners have displayed their concern
for the society and vowed to contribute and bring about a change in their own capacity. My best wishes for
their fervent ventures.

The satisfaction and gratification I cherish on account of my association with Lotus Valley is beyond
explanation. A dream envisioned has blossomed into a triumphant reality, in such a short time span! My
compliments for all its present and future endeavours.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK...

"Change does not necessarily assure progress, but progress
implacably requires change. Education is essential to

change, for education creates both new wants and the
ability to satisfy them."

Education today is a multi faceted system through which we, at
Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon offer our children
myriad refracted images of the world, myriad perspectives; and
because we, as a school, have espoused the cause of modern
education, we are able to prepare our children for real world
success. We pursue educational excellence and endorse social,
cultural and cognitive diversity.

The spirit of change is infectious and heart -warming. It has begun

from the events that have happened all over the world and in our MRS. ANITA MALHOTRA
country and has seeped down to touch the lives of individuals.
Education in the 21st century has become very exciting and STATE & CBSE NATIONAL TEACHER
challenging for educators as well as learners. The term ‘learner- AWARDEE

centred’ is now foremost in the minds of the academicians as

they conceptualise, plan and implement new ideas. The teacher student relationship is now more symbiotic

than ever with the idea of teachers as facilitators and students being empowered to read, refer, research and

present their work. In this changing scenario, we are devoted to carrying forward our mission through our

curriculum.

Exclusive faculty at Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon provides the students with their expertise,
experience and insight required to navigate the ever changing landscapes of knowledge and pedagogy. Our
belief in a high quality of education, with a global outlook, is critical in an increasingly competitive global
environment. Our value driven learning system has awarded us achievers and stellar performances.

To abreast our readers with the latest happenings at school, we present this edition of our quarterly
E-Magazine. Happy Reading!

PREFACE

It was a little over six years ago that the wheels of change were put into
motion at Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon, as we embarked
upon a journey of providing wings to aspirations, moulding
impressionable youth into responsible global citizen and becoming a
beacon of excellence. We were supported in our mission by the wonderful set of
learners who have always set high standards of excellence for themselves and
aided in the quest by our worthy and laudable mentors who always strived to
elevate the benchmark of academic and holistic performance of the learners.

Today, we are a proud pillar of the education community of not only Gurgaon
but the NCR. To commemorate the eventful and enriching voyage so far and
to extend our gratitude to our beloved learners and ever-supportive parents, we
present to you the fourth edition of the quarterly e-magazine ‘Different
Strokes’. This e-magazine would apprise you with all the accomplishments of
the school in a given quarter and also showcase the learning engagements of
the learners.

We hope you have as wonderful an experience browsing through it as we had
bringing it you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Academics…
Entrée Program
Eclectique – The Literary Week
Grades X & XII Results
Star Student of the Month

Scholastic Feats…
Guest Speakers
Special Assembly on Mission Stop Dengue
MUN Training Sessions
Work Education
Astronomy Session
Social Science Workshop

Cruising the World…
Special Days
Indo-German Exchange Program
Indo-French Exchange Program
Singapore Leadership Program
Australia India Bridge Partnership Project

Our Notice Board… (Events planned for the next quarter)

Accolades and Laurels…
 Awards

Treading Towards Bigger Goal…
Behtar India
Barefoot Project - Special Assembly with learners of Government school
Visit to Goonj

Rendezvous…

 Face Time with Parents
 Coffee Meet with the Principal
 Open House

Lexile Reading Programme

Brain Train… (Inter-School & Inter-House Events)

Little Hands & Minds at Work...

Teen Vogue…

 WWF Workshop
 Close Encounters with the PM, Mr. Modi
 Happy Streets

Track & Field Bulletin…

Credits...

ACADEMICS…

ENTRÉE PROGRAM

As it is rightly said, well begun is half done, we and intra-school activities to broaden their
began our journey of the academic session 2017- horizons and to develop an impressive portfolio.
18 with the Entrée Programme for Grades IV –X Important dates and schedules were shared by the
wherein the parents were aligned with the mission teachers and the parents were advised to adhere to
the dates and refrain from planning vacations and
leaves during those days. Importance of Positive
communication between school and parent body
was focused by the teachers to enable elevation in
all domains for the holistic growth of the learners.
After the conclusion of presentation, parents were
encouraged to share their feedback as well as
suggestions. Parents appreciated the Entrée
program as it oriented them about the forthcoming
session and enabled them to plan ahead.

and vision of the school, the ethos, pedagogies

adopted, among others. The parents were apprised
about the planning for the upcoming session in
both the scholastic and co-scholastic domains.
They were informed about the latest amendments
by CBSE and familiarized with the changed
structure of evaluation and examination, and how
the school has interpreted it in the best interest of
the learners. Parents were advised to encourage
their wards to participate in co-scholastics, inter

Eclectique – The Literary Week

Celebration of languages is a great way to ignite Their creative expression enhanced manifold as
linguistic zeal in young minds. With this objective, they made bookmarks and actively participated in
Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon dramatization of stories. Reading sessions with
celebrated a multilingual Literary Fest named
‘Eclectique’ from 2nd to 6th May, 2017 which was a
celebration of diversity and magnificence of

Languages and Literature. A number of targeted
activities in different Grades ensured that each
learner experienced the spirit of the departmental
week and came closer to the world of books.

active involvement of parents were organised to Competition named 'Melange’ in which 22 schools
enhance the linguistic skills of the learners. Senior took part and competed in a number of innovative
students from the school gave learners exposure to and exciting competitions related to
foreign languages by singing rhymes and songs in
foreign languages. Poetry writing, attending a third English debating, English and Hindi literature and
language teaching session conducted by senior Hindi poetry recitation.
students, Dress Masquerade and designing of
Newspapers were some of the activities that were
thoroughly enjoyed by the learners.

Learners of Grades V and VI attended a fun and
enriching session with the renowned children’s
writer, Ms. Paro Anand on 2nd May while learners
of Grade IV enjoyed listening to the talented writer
of the History Mystery series Ms. Natasha Sharma
on 3rd May. The School hosted an Inter-School

Ms. Suranya Aiyer narrated a story, ‘A Summer’s
Tale’ from her collection of self-illustrated and self-
published series of books for children for learners
of Grades II and III. The story was simultaneously
enacted by an expert classical dancer, Hridev Ray, a
faculty of our School. The literary spirit permeated
every nook and corner of the School during
Eclectique Week.

Grade X Results

The learners of Grade X made the school proud laurels to themselves, their parents and the school
with their phenomenal performance in 2016-17 through persistent hard work. May you go from
CBSE Examination. We would like to congratulate strength to strength and outshine yourself!
the 10 CGPA learners and all others who brought



Grade XII Results

The learners of Grade XII exhibited a
phenomenal performance in AISSCE, 2017.

The school congratulates the stream toppers
[Vanshika Sanghi, 96.2% (Science), Vidhi
Agarwal, 95.2% (Commerce) and Udita Goel,
95.6% (Humanities)] and all others who
showcased stellar performances in the
Examination. Wishing them all the best for
the future and an enriching life ahead!

STar Student of the Month

The school started with the initiative of awarding Children who exhibit
‘STAR STUDENT OF THE MONTH’ from April, 2017. appreciable
This is a certificate awarded to deserving learners performance and
based on criteria like good behaviour, punctuality, balance in all spheres, be it scholastic or co-
perfect uniform, regularity and active class scholastic areas, are the proud recipients of the
participation. certificate.

GRADE SECTION APRIL 2017 MAY 2017
Aditya Pathak Afraaz Alam
Acacias Ryan Gupta Manini Malik
Aditi Kumar Riddhi Manocha
Ashokas Vivaan Banerjee Arushi Bhardwaj
Prateek Sinha Vidhi Vashisth
Aspens Eesha Medikonda Palak Bhandari
Khushi Joshi Reyna Upadhyay
Banyans Aanya Sahani Simran Saini
Haniyyah Katyal Tanvi Wason
IV Chinars Vidita Singh Atri Devansh Sharma
Keshava Piyush Prasad Aaira Katoch
Gulmohar Arshia Goswami Divya Goel
Dhruvikaa D Reddy Siddharth Chakravarthy
Mahogany Aditya Jain Ruth Kothari
Mahira Kohli Sanchit Chhamunya
Palms Parnika Chandra Arya Jain

Willows

Birches

Burans

Cedars

V Maples

Neems

Oaks

Pines

GRADE SECTION APRIL 2017 MAY 2017
Garv Agarwal Aditya Raaj Singh Lamba
Beas Saanvi Das Gitanjali Singh Atri
Abir Lal Anya Goyal
Ganges Hetal Saklani Amulyaa Kashyap
Ananya Saluja Rahat Kaura
Kaveri Navya Lakhotia Kaira Tandon
Priyadarshini Ghosh Saumya Babbar
VI Nile Arnav Makkar Vidyaansh Kohli
Bhakti Bansal Vivek Upadhyay
Sutlej Hetvi Majmudar Ananya Nair
Dhriti Thakur Bhavya Jain
Thames Ashwini Kumar Arjun Kaushal
Arsh Jain Kanika Poonia
Godavari Archit Sharma Tushit Kapur
Aradhya Mishra Lord Lugani
Chenab Arnav Garg R.Sarmatha
Inhaas Akshaj Bhardwaj
Indus Divanshie Sumit Setia Ishani Singh
Riya Rawal Anirudh Rathod
Ravi Trupti Agarwal (Aravallis) Niharika Rajput ( Himalayas)
Rishika Shree (Alps) Ananya Singh (Andes)
VII Chanakya Vivek Kapoor (Dalton) Vedant (Aristotle)
Rhine Arnav Gupta (Galileo) Mahima Dutta (Wordsworth)

Volga

Yamuna

Amazon

Brahmaputra

Danube
VIII

Jhelum

Mississippi

Tapti

IX

X

XI

XII

SCHOLASTIC FEATS

Guest Speakers

The learners of Grade XII had an insightful and an government organization (NGO) engaged in
interactive session with Swami Chidananda. He dialogues on human values, promotion of
spiritual studies and serving all life forms.
has been a speaker, writer and teacher of spiritual
topics for nearly three decades. He is the founder He interacted with the learners on the topic
and chief resource person of FOWAI FORUM, a non- ‘Components of Competent Leadership’ and
ignited their minds by sharing certain life
experiences, providing a different perspective
and approach in dealing with challenges of life
and becoming an effective leader. It was a
session aimed at a discussion regarding self-
development of the learners. He talked about
the relevance of setting goals and time
management.

Presentation was followed by a Question and
Answer round, wherein the learners posed
thoughtful questions ranging from stress to lethargy
to self- actualization. All the questions were offered

relatable concrete insights by Swamiji. The
entire session turned out to be an extremely
enlightening experience.

Special Assembly on Mission Stop Dengue

Morning Assembly on the theme “Mission Stop The assembly concluded with a presentation by a
Dengue” was held in school on Thursday, 18th May, team of doctors from Medanta Hospital, Dr. Pooja
2017. The theme of the assembly was portrayed by Sharma (Senior Scientist), Dr. Shubhank Singh
a role play depicting this extremely relevant issue,
a super ordinate goal that we all need to pay
attention to. The role play revolved around the new
‘villain’ in the town, Aedes Mosquito, vector of
Dengue.

Factual details pertaining to the causes, symptoms
and treatment methodologies related to the
condition of Dengue were elaborately discussed.
The role play concluded with a slogan ‘FIGHT
AGAINST DENGUE’ being reiterated by the students
and the initiation of awareness campaign in the
school was announced, followed by a call for
voluntary participation of the learners, Dengue
Champions. The Class teacher spoke about the
importance of taking action at an individual level by
disseminating necessary information.

(Project Lead: Public Health Initiatives) and Dr.
Soma Ghosh (Team Mission Stop Dengue). These
doctors have been working extensively in
spreading awareness regarding Dengue. A very
interesting and informative quiz regarding Do’s
and Don’ts pertaining to Dengue, was conducted.
Every learner who answered correctly was
awarded with a Safety Kit (can be put to use
against Dengue). They also invited learners with
inclination towards it, to be part of their Geo-
tagging initiative.

In all it was a great learning experience for the
learners and the learners felt themselves
prepared for Dengue, before its outbreak.



MUN Training Sessions

Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or representing the nations. They also trained and
MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which made the learners familiar with Rules of
students typically role-play delegates to the United Procedures such as Setting the Agenda, Motion to
Nations and simulate UN committees. At the end of commence the Committee, General Speakers Lists,
most conferences, outstanding delegates in each Moderated Caucus and Unmoderated Caucus,
committee are recognized and given an award Working Papers etc.
certificate. Model United Nations is an authentic
simulation of the U.N. General Assembly, U.N. During the last one and a half hour, the time was
Security Council, or other multilateral body, which judiciously utilized to provide the learners with the
catapults students into the world of diplomacy and hands-on experience about a committee for the
negotiation. For a number of years now, teachers MUN.
and students have benefited and enjoyed this The training provided a great learning experience
interactive learning experience that not only and set up a background for the learners for the
involves young people in the study and discussion upcoming Intra and Inter MUNs for this academic
session.
of global issues but also encourages the
development of skills useful throughout their lives.

Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon
conducted a training sessions on 22nd April 2017,
for the learners from Grades VIII-XI in order to
equip them with the skills of being a delegate in an
MUN session. The session began with the students
sharing their experiences in the MUNs that they
had participated in. Following this, the trainers,
Saumya Vohra and Bhavya Bhatia enlightened the
learners of their responsibilities as delegates

Work Education

Work education forms an indispensable part of our greatly in the club of their choice, be it Painting,
school curriculum. Also known as SUPW, Socially Debates and Declamation, Robotics, Calligraphy to
Useful Productive Work, it aids in developing name a few.
individual skills and aims to help develop among the The school introduced The Home Science Club this
students the habit to work as a community, year with an aim to train the interested children with
encourage community thinking, increase awareness the basics of home management skills comprising
of scientific advancements and develop a scientific cooking, button fixing, table manners, basic first aid
outlook. Learners worked meticulously and enjoyed and much more.

Astronomy Session

The first session of Astronomy for the Academic
Year 2017-18, started with cheers, enthusiasm and
happy faces of the learners. A total of 86 learners
attended the session for Module-I and Module-II
carried out side by side by the resource persons of
SPACE.

Module-I: The learners were shown a brief
presentation on various achievements in the field
of astronomy with the help of a power-point
presentation and by the end of session they were
made to prepare their own asteroid using raw
materials- Sand, ammonia water and Ice.

Module-II: The learners started their first session
by the “Making of Rocket” on their own by using
raw materials such as: Plastic bottles, Tapes and
Paper wings. The session concluded with rocket
launching. The joy of making their own mini rockets
was clearly visible in the lovely smiles of our
learners.

SOCIAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP

A workshop on ‘Creating a better World through
Social Science Classroom’ was conducted on
Monday, 22nd May, 2017 wherein 63 teachers from
various schools from Delhi and NCR region
participated. Dr. Rajesh Awasthi, Principal,
Choithram School Indore, was the key Resource
person for the workshop. He was welcomed by our
Principal, Mrs. Anita Malhotra, who stressed upon

immediate surroundings, through explorations,
discussions, observing their communities’ practices
and traditions, visiting local markets, places of
historical significance, etc. The agenda of the
workshop was to guide the educators to improve
their teaching-learning strategies in order to make
learning interesting in classrooms. The focus was
on inculcating empirical approach towards

the urgent need for renewed efforts to bring about discovering knowledge for various disciplines in
visible learning improvement in Social Science. She Social Science. The resource person laid
emphasized the need to bring a shift in our Social importance on developing analytical and
Science classrooms from rote learning to conceptual skills of the learners to enable them to
experiential learning. Children should first be understand the environment with emphasis on
facilitated to understand social processes in their inter relationship between the natural and social
environment. Importance of sensitizing children
towards social issues, developing skill of
observation was also discussed. The activities
conducted in the classroom should be based on
child’s experiences and child centered.

CRUISING THE WORLD…

Special days

World health day

World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7th
April to mark the founding anniversary of WHO.
This year learners of Lotus Valley International
School,Gurgaon celebrated the day enthusiastically

by participating in various age appropriate
activities.

World book day

‘World Book Day’ or ‘World Book and Copyright Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to
Day’ (also known as International Day of the Book ) promote reading, publishing and copyright.
is an annual event marked on 23rd April, organized Learners participated enthusiastically in activities
by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and pertaining to books and reading on this day.

National technology day

On 11th May, 1998 India achieved a major Considering above technological achievements on
technological breakthrough by successfully this particular date, the day of 11th May was chosen
carrying out nuclear tests in Pokhran. Also first, to be commemorated as National Technology Day.
indigenous aircraft "Hansa-3" was test flown at
Bangalore on this day and India also performed Learners observed this day by engaging in
successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the productive activities.
same day.

INDO-German exchange program

Nine students of Grades XI and XII, accompanied The Exchange group also had the honour to meet
by the Principal, Vice Principal and the German
teacher of Lotus Valley International School,
Gurgaon visited the German city of Lahr and were
hosted by student families and teachers of Clara
Schumann Gymnasium, Lahr for a period of 2
weeks from 6th May to 20th May, 2017. The
program included attending various classes,

and share their views about the 2 countries with
the Lord Mayor of Lahr, as they occupied the
seats of eminent politicians in the town hall of the
city. The exchange trip ended successfully with a
strong bonding, great friendships and a lifetime

making presentations (music, dance and culture)
and excursions to Freiburg, the monastery of
Schuttern, the palace and summer residences of
the emperor in Rastatt and Favorite, the black
forest and an adventurous trip to Europa Park.

of memories for the

children and their

German host

families. Also best

practices of learning

and teaching were

exchanged between

the 2 groups of

students and

teachers



INDO-French exchange program

A nineteen member delegation from Lotus Valley 5th to 13th June, 2017. The students had the honour
International School, Gurgaon, comprising learners to meet and share their views about their countries
of Grades VI to IX led by Headmistress, Ms. with the Mayor and the Councillors of Nantes, in
Harvinder Kaur and French facilitators Ms. Garima the City Hall. The Learners also presented their
Jolly and Ms. Dipika Malhotra, visited Salvador dance performance along with the students of the
Allende Middle School at Nantes and Paris on an partner school in addition to English and French
Indo-French Students’ Exchange Programme from poetry recital.



Singapore leadership program

Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon took us through the journey and an overall progress
nominated Ms. Ritu Jawa, Headmistress, Primary of the Singapore Education System from the early
Wing to attend a 5 Day Executive Training 19th Century to the present. The centre is set-up to
Workshop in Singapore from 22nd - 26th May 2017. inspire those aspiring to be teachers, affirm the
The Workshop was based on 'School Leadership in
21st Century' organised by NIE (National Institute
of Education), Singapore. The Seminar
encompassed various facets of the schools in the
21st Century and the key links to be an effective
leader. Principals from various schools from
Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi NCR attended the

Mission which gave each one an work of serving educators and commemorate
opportunity to connect and learn about the contributions of educators and
the system of Education followed around communities that have shaped education since
the country. The 5-day Mission began with the founding of Singapore. Topics such as -
an introduction to the History of Singapore Performance Management by unlocking the
Education System and gave an insight of Team Potential, Strategic Planning and Change
how the Ministry of Education (MOE) plays Management for School leaders and Branding-
an important role in the upliftment and all Marketing Schools of Excellence highlighted the
round development of students. It also Principal’s role to sustain the initiative to reach
covered the changing profile of the school out to the public through a systematic Branding and
Principals since 1965, however in line with
MOE’s changing paradigm a new
generation of school leaders have been
created. A visit to MOE Heritage Museum

marketing strategy. It also helped the delegates helped us understand the process of Education
understand the importance of holding a VISION & System followed in Singapore. The best practices
MISSION for the schools to grow in the 21st Century. observed in this Mission through discussions and
Visit to various schools i.e. PCF Sparkletots visits, can be brought into our present working
Preschool (PCF Kindergarten School), Kranji environment to make the same more effective than
Secondary School and Punggol View Primary School what it presently is.

AUSTRALIA India bridge partnership project

The Australia-India BRIDGE School Partnership
Project is a unique opportunity for Australian and
Indian schools to build valuable partnerships. This
is achieved through participation in two joint
professional learning programmes, school visits
and home stays in Australia and India. Teachers are
supported to develop a range of strategies and
activities for linking their classrooms with partner
students. Lotus Valley International School,
Gurgaon has been selected as one of the eight
schools from India to participate in this

a joint professional learning programme. The
professional training focussed on teachers as key
conduits to student outcomes. It further aims to
build teacher capability in the following areas:

programme. We have been partnered with Bacchus
Marsh Grammar, Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Anjana
Menon, visited Sydney and Melbourne, Australia
from 13th May to 30th May 2017 to participate in

strengthen intercultural understanding and values,
build ICT skills for teaching and learning, develop
sustainable school partnerships, establish and
support a community of learners.



OUR NOTICE BOARD…

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION

The school will commence with the Half Yearly/ Mid-Term examinations for the learners of Grades IV onwards
w.e.f. 1st September, 2017. Date-sheet and syllabus shall be uploaded on the portal.

LEARNERS LED LEAGUE

In its endeavour to continually evolve and better itself for the benefit of learners and parents, the school has
introduced 'Learners Led League' which will be held on Saturday, 29th July, 2017. This will be driven by learners
where they will take the parents through the classroom highlighting their learning. The Open House is
scheduled on Saturday, 5th August.

Investiture ceremony

The Investiture Ceremony for the year 2017-18 will be held on Wednesday, 9th August, 2017 to invest the
newly elected Students Council Body.

SYNERGY - SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT WEEK

The Science and Technology week 'Synergy' will be celebrated from 25th - 29th July 2017. A plethora of age
appropriate activities will be conducted for the learners. The week will conclude with an Inter-School Event -
Enviros Water Fest.

SPECIAL DAYS

The School will be celebrating the following Special Days Special Day
World Conservation Day
Date International Sports Day
28th July 2017 International Day of Peace
29th August 2017
21st September 2017

27th September 2017 World Tourism Day

ACCOLADES and laurels…

FUTURISTIC SCHOOLS OF INDIA 2017

Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon, added eminent Journalist and Anti-Corruption Activist.
yet another feather to its cap by receiving The Award was received by Ms. Harvinder Kaur, the
'FUTURISTIC SCHOOLS OF INDIA-2017' Award by Middle School Headmistress and Ms. Ritu Jawa, the
re:think India on 11th May, 2017, the National Primary Wing Headmistress on behalf of the
Technology Day. The award was conferred upon by Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra.
Dr. Shayama Chona and Mr. Vineet Narain, an

TREADING TOWARDS BIGGER GOALS…

BEHTAR INDIA

Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon became featured an exclusive interview of the HM, Ms
a part of 'BEHTAR INDIA' campaign launched by Harvinder Kaur sharing the school’s efforts,
NDTV. The campaign aims to bring school children, participation and vision towards BEHTAR INDIA.
corporate and government bodies, together on a
unified platform with the focus on three pillars –
SWASTHYA, SWACHHTA & VATAVARAN. The
learners were registered to participate in the event
during the third week of April. Learners have
started working for the first target i.e. collection of
money. A workshop was conducted by NDTV team
within the school premises to make the learners
understand the idea of “BEHTAR INDIA”. Our
learners have been putting in great efforts to
maintain a lead on the scoreboard and their efforts
were covered by NDTV and the channel also



BAREFOOT PROJECT – SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

To fight for our rights, we first have to be aware of
them. Knowing this, the students of Lotus Valley
International School, Gurgaon under the aegis of
‘Muskaan Project’ performed a collaborative

The play ended with a pledge to resonate this
message of equality, liberty and humanity for the
women in our society.

assembly with the students of the adopted
Government School of village Tigra (GPS- 12174), to
promote women empowerment. The assembly
commenced with a melodious song by the students
wherein they narrated the tale of Lord Krishna and
Sudama.

This was followed by Nukkad Natak, which depicted
the situation of women in different social strata
and focused on the much needed message of “Beti
Bachao, Beti Padhao”.

VISIT TO GOONJ

Performing Community Service is a great way for Vihar. Goonj is an effort to help provide people in
students to learn about their surroundings and the rural areas with basic necessities like clothes, shoes
problems faced by different sections of the and stationery. The students realized the amount
community. It makes them understand the joy of and nature of work and commitment that goes into
giving and helping others. Keeping this in mind, the processing of these objects. They visited each
Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon initiated unit in turn and were informed about different
a visit to the “Goonj”, a processing center in Sarita projects and undertakings of the organization

rendeZvous…

FACETIME WITH PARENTS

Lotus Valley International School's initiative to which is an inter-disciplinary exhibition of the
showcase the learners' academic presentation classroom learning. The event included role play,
through FACE-TIME is awaited each year. On May song, dance and fun-filled activity with the parents.
17th, 2017 Grade IV-Acacias commenced ‘FACE TIME’
It was followed by an interactive and elevating coffee
session of parents with the Principal. This
open forum helped to discuss and share
parents' constructive proposals in favour of
the institution. It is a platform to further
strengthen the teacher-parent-learner
partnership to help raise school’s own
benchmarks.

LEXILE READING PROGRAM

A Lexile Reading Workshop concept of LEXILE was explained

for the parents of Grade III and in detail. The preparation and
Grade IV learners was held on
29th April, 2017. The workshop maintenance of reading logs
was conducted by Ms. Dalbir
Kaur. There was a detailed was also discussed. It was a
discussion about the various
fruitful and an invigorating
difficulties that parents
encountered in making kids session, which helped parents
develop a robust reading
habit. Ms. Dalbir expressed appreciate the important role
that an important step to
encourage a good reading that Lexile Reading program can
habit is to provide a suitable
resource. She urged parents play an instrumental role in
to make reading a non-
negotiable activity at home enhancing creativity,
and dedicate twenty
minutes on a daily basis to communication, critical
supervise their kids’ reading.
The Lexile Reading Program thinking and critical writing in
promises to provide every
learner an access to a learners.
minimum of 400 books from
different genres in a year. The

COFFEE MEET WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Coffee Meet with the Principal serves as a platform answers to their questions and queries. Coffee Meets
for open and constructive feedback regarding for Grades IV & XII were already conducted in April
learners' wholesome development. The Meets serve and May and parents of the other sections would get
as a venue where parents can be counselled to the opportunity to interact with Principal Ma'am
contribute to their ward's academic and co-scholastic through the year.
performance and also where parents can seek direct

Open house

An effective Parent-Teacher Partnership can make a interactions to establish a rapport and develop a
significant difference in a child’s education. The most common goal that focuses on helping the child have
accepted comprehensive and modern aim of the best school experience possible.
education is the proper psychological,
physical, social and emotional development
of the students. and teachers. An Open
House (split over two Saturdays) was held
before the summer vacation so that
teachers and parents could use these

BRAIN TRAIN

(Inter-School & Inter-House Events…)

Inter SCHOOL competitions

INTER SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION: Learners of Grade
VIII represented the school in an Inter-School Debate
Competition “Behas Chapter Gurgaon” 2017-18, held at
Salwan Public School on 21st and 22nd April’17. The event
was organized by Shiksha.

CHITRANKAN – INTER SCHOOL ART FEST, 2017: Learners
participated with great enthusiasm in an Inter-School event
organised by Amity International School, Sector 46, on 9th
May, 2017. ‘Chitrankan’- The Festival of Colours, was
dedicated to Mothers, our first teachers. Arin Modi (VI Nile)
participated in the 2D greeting card making and Vivan
Battish (VI Sutlej) participated in 3D Sculpture.

SWACCH INDIA CONTEST: It
was conducted by G.M.
Educom Pvt. Ltd. Learners
from Grades V – IX
participated in the contest.
An over whelming number
of 221 learners participated
from grades V-IX. Learners were oriented towards the rules of
public speaking by inculcating correct body posture, use of tone and stress in speaking skills. The art of
persuasion through one’s speaking skills and the manner of public speaking.

Intra-class competitions

Learners of Grades VI-VIII participated in a poster They were also sensitized about the negative
making competition on the topic “Counteract impacts of tobacco. It also helped them learn
Tobacco Industry Disinformation” on 10th April about the effect tobacco industry is having directly
organized by the Indian Cancer Society. Learners and indirectly on our generation.
actively participated in poster making.

In the month of May, the following Intra-Class Competitions were held on 11th May:

 Grade IV - Mime competition
 Grade V - Create newspaper headlines/ stories
 Grade VI - Character Enactment and Picture Composition
 Grade VII - JAM
 Grade VIII - Fabulous Fables

Inter-house competitions

VERSATILE: The Inter-House competition, participants as well as the audience enjoyed the
‘VERSATILE' was organized on 11th May, 2017 in event.
which learners of Grades IV - XI participated. The
participants performed in a group of three, in Aggregate / Overall Result
which they recited a poem along with any two First Position-Tagore House
forms from the given choices of instrumental Second Position-Gandhi House
effect, singing, puppet show and dance. The Third Position-Teresa House
Fourth Position-Nehru House

LITTLE HANDS & MINDS AT WORK…

SYNA GOGIA AYUSHI MOOLCHANDANI
VIII TAPTI IV ASHOKAS

SIMRAN SAINI
IV PALMS

Encouragement

The firm closed down and Robin was out of a job! He had a wife and four children to support. He had to
find money for the rent, the food and other expenses. His electricity was cut for defaulting payment. His
creditors were at the door demanding payment. A medical agency advertised a job for a medical
representative. Robin applied. As a test he was asked to advertise a product through a speech. He went
to the platform and spoke. He soon became eloquent. He was in command of the language and spoke
with conviction. He got the job! A friend asked how he succeeded in spite of so many difficulties and
disadvantages. "Ah! This is how it was. My hungry children, a despairing wife and money problems. They
seemed to say, “Help us! Get the job! Speak convincingly! All these spurred me on........... and I
succeeded! "

You'll stir up the side, when you
Stand and cheer!

Buck up the forward, then spur on
The rear!

Onwards, ne 'er mind the failings
And misses!

Onwards and forward and catch on
The chances!

KARTIK BHAGIA
IV ASHOKAS

YASHIKA GUPTA
VIII MISSISSIPPI

SAANVI HORA
VI THAMES

THAT MARVEL IN MY REACH

When I sit at the shore of the ocean
Looking at the beautiful waves
I love to see the shells, waves leave
With the tiny pearls, ocean’s lovely weave
Isn’t it a delight?
When the soft sand is under my feet on the beach
That marvel in my reach

When the tides grow bigger and bigger
I feel like I am in the kingdom of large fishes
Coming towards me, giving mom like kisses
The most special feeling there,
The cool breeze and the smell

When you are near to the beach MIHIKAA SINGH
It gets cold and then colder V NEEMS
You feel happy and then happier
That is why my favorite spot in the world,
Is near the beach
That marvel in my reach.

NANDINI GUPTA ISHA GOSAIN
IV CHINARS V OAKS

I WILL ALWAYS SMILE JOY IS...
Chaat ,Imli,
If somebody hits me Gol gapas bring spice to my life,
I won’t start a fight Friends hold my hand
Instead I will forgive and Kufi brings a smile..
And I will always smile
AGASTYA GOSWAMY
If SA exams scare me V BIRCHES
And I get nervous
I will try to stay calm
And i will always smile

If mama scolds me
I will understand and obey her
I will not repeat that same mistake
And crying for long affects the voice

And as Smile is the best choice
So, I will always smile

MAANSI SINGH
V NEEMS

TARUSH CHAUDHARY
VII VOLGA

TIME, A GOD HIMSELF

What do you think the words- Past , Present ,Future mean? Some might just think that these are ordinary
words .But hasn’t anyone had the curiosity to find the hidden meaning ? Well, I have the answer , Past is
that dark and sorrow chapter of most of the humans today, that weakens them. Its remembrance makes
them lose all their confidence in themselves and makes them feel guilty . Present is that bright sun around
which your whole universe revolves around. It is that God of time , which gives you inner conscience if you
do good deeds and prevents you from spoiling your future. It is that time which gives you the eagerness to
accumulate as many good memories as possible and tries to turn the dark past into a happy one. Now the
most important one ,future . Future is that destiny which you are yet to explore . Future is that success that
might even turn a village boy into a billionaire . Hence, I always tell people “what happened in the past is
the past ,but what you do in the present will decide your true destiny” You know the word ‘Now’generates
so much positive energy. Whatever you do ‘Now’might just give you the pen and paper to write your own
destiny. So listen to me, do not let this golden opportunity go. If you think God will snatch away this
opportunity from you the show him your bright side of right and truth .Then even God himself will give this
right with tears of happiness trickling down his cheeks. Do you know what positive energy prevents you
from doing bad deeds? It’s the inner conscience inside you, do not let that dark side of yours diminish the
inner conscience. You know what is the greatest weapon in the universe? It’s the power of truthfulness,
righteousness and that weapon can only be accessible by the deeds you do in the present.
I hope this article conveys the importance of TIME.

ASHUTOSH ALUNG
VII CHENAB

THE LAZY BOY
Once there was a kingdom called Hethle, with no kids! Oh, I forgot except one. His name was James
Barlow. He was lazy and did no work except eating, sleeping and watching T.V. One day, from the ‘World
Sports Council’ came a notice to send a child from each kingdom to run across the continent of Asia. If
they would not send someone, they would remove the kingdom from the Kingdom Council. The message
was also sent to the King of Hethle. James was also sent. But he did not run for 5 hours. So! his mother
came to hit him. He ran for his life! He won, but the judges could not decide whether James ran faster?
James or his mother!

TOSHANI GAUR
IV MAHOGANY

DHRUVRAJ SHARMA ADITYA KUMAR
IV GULMOHARS IV ASPENS

RYAN GUPTA
IV ASHOKAS