LVISG Times Edition 11 Draft

Celebrating

MONTHLY SCHOOL MAGAZINE Edition
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SEPTEMBER, 2022-23
EDITION: LVISG 11

PEACE

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“Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home,
be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred

and division.”

From the desk of the

Director-Principal - Ms. Anita Malhotra

Advancing peace education within a formal school context
requires a multifaceted approach. The ethos of LVIS fosters
healthy relationships and a peaceful school culture taking
account of the way education is delivered within and beyond the
four walls of the classroom.

In the words of the world's most iconic figure of peace, the Dalai
Lama, 'Only through compassion and inner peace can one spread peace in the world.
'Inner peace leads to a peaceful individual who can in turn build a peaceful family, a
peaceful community and hence a peaceful world.

I applaud the continuous efforts of the team of learners who ensure each edition is
better than the previous one. The theme of the magazine, 'Celebrating PEACE' is well
thought of and beautifully projected!
Let us find that inner peace by being compassionate with ourselves when we fail to
deliver results or when the impact that we are looking for, seems to be taking a bit
longer to come to fruition. Let us model kindness and empathy, appreciating the unique
strengths and needs of each member of our school community.

Let us model kindness and empathy, appreciating the unique strengths and
needs of each member of our school community!

Aashvi Goel - II Macaws Annanya Bajaj - IX Shivaliks
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“When you make peace with yourself, you make
peace with the world.”

What is feminism?
Feminism means to establish political, economic, cultural, and social
equality for all. But did you know that many people still don’t know
what feminism is? When the word feminism is brought up in a
conversation some people can think about is a bunch of angry
women. But that isn’t what it is; Feminism means that no matter what
your gender is you will be given an opportunity to showcase your
talent. It is not about pushing other people down to get to your goal.

I feel it is about respecting everyone no matter their gender, caste,
creed, religion, race, cultural background, or economic status and
giving them all a fair chance. Psuedo feminism has damaged true


feminism’s meaning. As it relates to women being superior and

everyone else including men being inferior. True feminism is nothing
about that. I feel feminism is about equality. I am aware that we lived
and still live in a patriarchal society but it isn’t 1965 any more women
have started rais
ing their voices and now it is your duty to listen to
those voices. And the good thing is that it isn’t just women people
belonging to all communities have now started raising their voices.
Now it is your responsibility to listen to them.

In totality feminism means to establish political, economic, cultural,
and social equality for all.

Ananya Lakara VIII - Danube

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“If you are depressed you are living in the past
if you are anxious you are living in the future, if
you are at peace, you are living in the present.”

winner of the riddles from the last edition is...

Bhavya Jangi
r
- VIII Volga

Congratulations!

Anav Shah - IX Kanchenjunga Nandini Thakral VII - Damodar
Simar Gehani - IX Nilgiris
Living in peace is about
living harmoniously
with yourself, others,
and all sentient beings
around you.

Mail us your answers at

[email protected]!

1. A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this Winners to be announced in
the next edition:)
possible?



2. What can you put in a bucket to make it weigh less?

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“Every breath we take, every step we make,
can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.”

Sanchit Galhotra - II Bulbuls AySaindadhBihMata-nVocIhBar-aIhVmAapspuetrnas

Kiara Jai Prakash - V Oaks 21 September marks the
International Day of Peace.

Iceland is the most
peaceful nation in the

world.
Every September 21, the
U.N. Secretary-General
rings a bell that has been

made from the coins
collected from 60
countries.

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“I took a deep breath and listened to the old
bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am.”

STORY OF A STREET HAWKER

Born in an impoverished neighbourhood of UP, my father used to do menial jobs, and my
mother was a maid. We figuratively had a hand to mouth existence. As a gawky nine year old

with stars in my eyes, I started by polishing shoes to pitch in financially. Once, I was
lounging in the backyard of our tiny shabby hut, when my father barged in to announce that

our uncle would be visiting us soon.



When he arrived, seeing us in such penury, he felt miserable. He offered to take me to
Gurgaon and take care of my needs and education. My father, who was struggling to make

ends meet, agreed immediately. The next day I left with my uncle, for Gurgaon.



My uncle and aunt were a childless couple and they showered me with a lot of love. Never
once did I feel homesick and every day, at the crack of dawn, he used to sell vegetables on
his cart in the market. Selling vegetables is a Herculean task because the produce bought has
to be sold on the same day or else, the vegetables get spoilt. My uncle was an honest man
who believed in quality. The customers really trusted him and flocked to buy fruits and

vegetables from him.



This continued for days on end and our uncle provided us with all the money for food and for
my education. I was indebted to my uncle as he was helping me to fulfill my dream of

studying and making it big in life. In fact, I was also obligated and used to accompany my
uncle every day in the morning.



On one such trip with my uncle when we were busy selling our vegetables, suddenly we saw
a bunch of policemen come to our vegetable cart. They roughed up my uncle. One of the

customers had made a complaint that my uncle had stolen his gold chain. He had lost it the
previous day and he felt that my uncle had taken it. The police interrogated my uncle and
dragged him to the police station. I was at my wit’s end! I was flummoxed. By some means I
sold the day's stock and took the cart home and narrated the harrowing incident to my aunt.
She started wailing inconsolably. I somehow mustered up courage and went to the police
station where my uncle was detained. There I saw him, with handcuffs and being spoken to
with utter disdain. My uncle was pleading and trying to prove his innocence in vain. The
policemen refused to believe him. Suddenly, a person walked in . This was the same person

who had lodged the complaint.

Find out what happens next, in our following

edition!! Anusha Rajadnye - V Neems

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“When the power of love overcomes the love of
power the world will know peace.”

Kirthana Mawi - V Birches Vaiga P Nair - VII Tapti

WWoorrdd ooff tthhee Navnoor Kaur - IX Himalayas
MMoonntthh
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Concord


/ˈkɒŋkɔːd/

noun

Agreement or harmony between
people or groups.

"A pact of peace and concord was
then established between the two
groups.

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TThhee bbllaaddee ooff ppeeaaccee Harshvardhan Agarwal - IV Acacias

Oh Peace! You double edged ©Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram
sword

Till when shall I yearn for your
reward,

As I walked on the blood
drenched pavement
I wept tears of
disheartenment;



Why must you be fingertips
away?

Yet light years away in your
own way,

From the worshippers of
Eirene

To the people gathered in
Dionysus’ Skene,

All await your reckoning,
Yet you keep them waiting.



What for I shan’t understand

But in your service I shall
stand,

Oh Peace! You double edged
sword

How dearly I await your global
reward.

Vivaan Banerjee - IX Himalayas

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CELEBRATING PEACE

for the globe

Mihika Sharma - VIII Mississippi Shivangi Talwar - VIII Mississippi

Utkarshika Rajput - VIII Danube

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Saanvi Nanda - VIII Amazon

Smriti Kasera - VIII Damube

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Shiven - VIII Danube Nyra Malhotra - VIII Amazon

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Bhavika Yadav - VIII Mississippi

Aurko Bose - VIII Amazon

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Trying Times Reesha Suhag - VIII Amazon

Depression is truly the illness of life
One that chops your confidence into pieces,
it is that deadly knife It’s the small pox of the youth

Depression is today’s sad truth



I had an exam today and I missed it due to stress
Now it seems as if my life is a mess
What shall I do about it, I am in a fix

Shall I sob about it all day or forget and have a Twix?

Stress is the poison that needs to be discarded
Ones who stay optimistic will surely be rewarded

I gotta take it out before it traps me
From this instant, the bright side is where I’ll see



Life’s much better without any woe
The light of success will surely glow

Let’s rise because life is short
Live it KING-SIZE, attain what you sought



I have stepped out of the darkness, doing what I do

Others who saw me promptly said me too
Let’s inspire others to give up depression
Cause it’s the only way to achieve eternal salvation



The small pox of the youth has now been eradicated

Life and success have come together and mated
Depression is no more the problem of the youth

Optimism is today’s TRIUMPHANT truth

Advik Mehta - IX Kanchenjunga

Ananya Lakara - VIII Danube Ishaan Das - VIII Amazon

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Credits



Innovation and Idea:
Vivaan Banerjee, IX - Himalayas

Creative Head:
Diva Sharma, IX - Himalayas
Ashmi Monga, IX - Vindhyas

Concept and Design:
Annanya Bajaj, IX - Shivaliks
Anvi Jain, IX - Everest

Editorial Head:
Ms Charu Bhambri (English Coordinator - Middle
Wing)

Support and Guidance:
Ms Harvinder Kaur (Vice-Principal, Senior Wing)

Write to us at: ©Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram
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