School E magazine Primary School August to November- 2019-2

Issue
LVG-11/2nd Quarter/2019-20

PREFACE…

It is with great joy that we present the second edition of our quarterly e-

magazine, Different Strokes. The e-magazine is an earnest effort by the

school to allow the parent community to delve into the happenings of the quarter
and enjoy what the learners have achieved. It is known that only when the minds
of our young learners are challenged, do they shine the most. Examples of this
have been prevalent in the quarter that has gone by with the learners being fully
occupied with a plethora of events and academics.

The Learners’ Conclave 2.0 was one such example with its amazing line up of
illustrious speakers from diverse fields and highly acclaimed performances became
a platform for our learners to become the true leaders of tomorrow. Passion
Paathshala was another venture wherein the learners learnt to deliver their
understanding to the parents; thus allowing parents to take a peek into their
children’s world at school. Out of school excursions allowed our learners to come
out of their comfort zones and gain a fresh perspective on life by getting new
experiences through adventure sport and spending time with their peers amidst the
beauty of nature. The Leaners Led League is quickly becoming an event that
learners look forward to as that allows them to take ownership of all their hard
work and they take pride in showcasing the same to their parents along with a
small talent show.

We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our parent fraternity
for their passionate involvement and constant trust. We trust that this relationship
will forever render its blessings upon the school for the betterment of our children’s
holistic development.

FRom ouR PAtRon…

“Peace on earth will come to
stay when we live Christmas
every day.” - Helen Rice

The future of the country is right inside

every classroom and each facilitator and

parent is the beacon of light guiding the

children into the right direction. I would

like to begin by extending my heartiest

congratulations to Mrs. Anita Malhotra

and her dynamic team for the success of The

Learners Conclave. The dedicated efforts

put in by learners and teachers were duly

celebrated in the grand event in the month of Dr. Shayama Chona
October. This was the perfect opportunity to
discern and nurture the leaders of tomorrow Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan
Awardee

ready to take on the world!

I would also like to take this opportunity to put on record all the wonderful and

insightful things my learners have done this year to showcase their learning within the

beyond the classrooms; be it through the Learners Led League or the out-bound

excursions. Parents are an integral part of the school community and I must extend

my gratitude towards the entire community to always being there for our children and

for the school with the common goal of enabling the learners to shine. The Lotus Valley

team endeavours to inculcate the right values in children so that they do not become a

part of the rat race; on the contrary, they make real and meaningful contributions to

the world and become holistic citizens of this ever evolving world.

I wish the school the very best of luck for the future and applaud the entire Lotus

Valley family for their unending efforts to make the world of our children a better

place.

From the principal…

Dear Parent,

A month of joy and blessings, December

begins the culmination of the academic

session. It gives me immense pleasure to see

the comradery between the learners and the

teachers at this time of the year, with their

heads together to achieve their goals.

The school is an incarnation of self-respect,

love, affection, sensibility; responsibility and

compassion which puts the students into a

“State of flow” and makes them genuinely

want to learn. We recognize, appreciate,

applaud and foster the fine blend of

sensibilities in a child changing doubts and Mrs. Anita Malhotra
apprehensions to brightness and expectant. State and CBSE National Teacher

This school attains its eminence in the first Awardee

place through the achievement of children.

The e-magazine also espouses the School spirit which is built up within the school

through the collective actions, thoughts and aspirations. All these, I believe, would

spur higher growth and enterprise in children. It gives me immense pleasure to ensure

that this edition of the e-magazine has successfully accomplished its objective.

Learners need to be exposed to various platforms to showcase their understandings and

talents. The Learners Conclave was one such platform, wherein the learners came

together from all over Delhi NCR to discuss pertinent matters like water crises,

artificial intelligence, exam pressure and even imagining history being re-written!

Education can never be complete for a child unless there is a complete team of mentors,

teachers and parents to pitch in at all times.

On behalf of my students and teachers, I thank you for being a part of this yet another

successful year and I look forward to continuing this relationship of love and resolve.

WhAt’s in stoRE…

ACADEMICS…
 Olympiads - Grade I - III
 NIE - Newspaper In Education

SCHOLASTIC FEATS…
 Class Assemblies – Grade Prep, I – II
 Annual Presentation : Charlotte’s Web – Grade II – III

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS…
 Bandana Sen Library Awards
 India’s Top-50 Prestigious School Jury Awards 2019
 Education World India School Ranking 2019-20
 Hindi Vikas Sansthan: Olympiad Achievers
 Rex Karmaveer Chakra & Global fellowship- Mihikaa &

Maansi
 Budding Writer : Tejal Doshi
 World Robot Olympiad Championship – Shaurya Gupta

TEEN VOGUE
 Learners Conclave – Resolve to Evolve

WhAt’s in stoRE…

CRUISING THE WORLD…
 Celebrating International Days – Grade Pre Nursery- III
 Trip to Dubai – Grade V - VIII
 Trip to Bhutan – Grade IX - XI

TREADING TOWARDS LARGER GOALS
 Walkathon – Walk for Peace
 Embracing the Swachh Bharat Mission: Ishita Sharma- Grade XI
 Paudhagiri – Grade XII
 Tamana Fashion Show
 Café-Senseable Activity

BRAIN TRAIN…
 Inter-school Competitions

RENDEZVOUS…

 Guest Speakers
 Open House – Grade Pre-Nursery - III

 Reading Program – Grade Pre-Primary – II

 Pyjama Party – Grade Prep

WhAt’s in stoRE…

BEYOND CLASSROOMS…
 Class Assemblies
 Celebrating Special Days
 Work Education – Grade I - III
 Exhilarating Excursions – Grade I – III
 Bharatnatyam Recital By Rama Vaidyanathan For Spic Macay
 Unbox Tinkering
 Third Language Orientation Workshop – Grade III
 CBSE Story Telling Competition
 Spatial and Coding Studio – Grade I – III
 Discovery Lab – Grade II-III
 Aryabhata Maths Lab – Grade II- III
 Art Exhibition 2019-20
 Fit Kid Program
 Mogly Gurukul Program
 Speech And Drama Program

TRACK & FIELD…
 31st state Taekwondo championship
 CBSE Fit India Week Celebration
 Budding Swimming Champion: Adit Dewan
 SGFI District Inter-school Basketball Championship
 District Gymnastic Championship
 CBSE National Skating Competition

YOUNG HANDS & MINDS AT WORK…

NOTICE BOARD

FROM THE MAILBOX…

CREDITS…



NIE- NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

A Newspaper is a treasure house of exploring and analysing the “Young World”
information! The school’s Newspaper in edition of ‘The Hindu’ on a weekly basis,
Education (NIE) initiative promotes the use the primary grade learners get to enjoy
of newspapers as an educational resource reading the fortnightly magazine ‘Primary
in classrooms. Newspapers not only Plus’. The newspaper along with the
enhance comprehension and critical magazine make available varied child-
thinking amongst learners but also enable friendly articles and activities, which
them to develop sensitivity and awareness enable learners to absorb interesting facts,
about the community and world at large. solve puzzles and Math problems, write
While the Grade 3 learners enjoy reading, creatively and comprehend better.

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

OLYMPIADS & IBT

Lotus valley believes in giving opportunities
to students to explore their own potential
through competitive examinations like
Olympiads and IBT, which are conducted by
independent organizations. It aims to
motivate students to aspire and strive for
better and emerge out to be the best.
Olympiads encourage learning in
Mathematics, Science, Computers, General
knowledge and English. Likewise, The
International Benchmark Test (IBT) is an
internationally administered program of
assessments and covers English,
Mathematics, Science and Reasoning. These
exams not only improve the logical thinking
and help in brainstorming but also enhance
the analytical and reasoning ability,
problem-solving skills, and confidence.

OLYMPIADS & IBT



ANNUAL PRESENTATION – GRADE II AND III

T of two days, the event saw the classic E.B.
White novel being brought to life on stage
he school presented its Mega Production, in all its magnificence. Our confident
a musical extravaganza ‘CHARLOTTE’S actors, singers and dancers created
WEB – a heart-warming tale of magical moments of cheerfulness,
friendship’ on 20th and 21st September nostalgia, affection and benevolence on
2019. Directed by renowned theatre the stage while depicting varied roles. The
personalities, Ms. Lushin Dubey and Ms. audience experienced a gamut of stirring
Bubbles Sabharwal and presented by emotions as the message of living
learners of Grades II and III over a period together in peace and friendship, in spite
of our differences, was beautifully
delivered. The event concluded with the
address by the Chief Guest, Ms. Shovana
Narayan, a renowned Kathak dancer and
Padma Shree Awardee.

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ANNUAL PRESENTATION - CHARLOTTE’S WEB



LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -18th OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 1

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram The audience was all ears in the next
hosted the Second Edition of ‘The Learners session which was a panel discussion
Conclave – Imagining the World’ on 18th with 1983 World Cup Champions, Mr
October 2019. The Learners Conclave 2019 Kapil Dev and Mr Madan Lal hosted with
celebrated the talent, perspectives, great aplomb by Mr Vikrant Gupta. The
dynamism and vision of the young, the session brought out the camaraderie
trustees of posterity. The Conclave was between the world champs and their
graced by the distinguished presence of CBSE advice to follow one’s passion . Mr Kapil
Chairperson, Ms. Anita Karwal, the Haryana Dev reiterated the importance of being
Hurricane- Kapil Dev, International Cricketer original and true to oneself. Ambassador
and Indian National Cricket Coach- Madan Dr Deepak Vohra inspired the learners
Lal, School Patron, Dr Shayama Chona, with patriotic fervour as he deemed
Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, Special India as the ‘Spiritual Mother of all
Advisor to the Prime Minister of Lesotho and Nations’. He discussed about the
Guinea Bissau, Sports Editor, Aaj Tak- Vikrant emergence of Indian youth as world
Gupta and renowned Fashion Designer and leaders. Career Counsellor, Mr Abhishek
Couturier Ms. Payal Jain. Members of the Gupta dwelt on Artificial Intelligence and
School Managing Committee, Ms Sureena the democratization of the liberal arts
Uppal, Ms Jaspreet Kaur, Ms Humra Quraishi, and law in the near future. The Fashion
Mr Harkaran Uppal, Mr Daman Deep Singh Show ‘Attire Affair’ was a feast for the
and Principals of prestigious schools of eyes as young designers exhibited their
Delhi/NCR added vibrance to the magnificent handcrafted, one-off creations through
occasion. The stage was set ablaze by the the event. Renowned Fashion Designer,
singing sensation; Diwakar Sharma, Rising Ms. Payal Jain shared her views on
Star Runner-Up, whose soulful performance trending fashion and motivated the
left the audience asking for more. CBSE young designers with her inspiring
Chairperson, Ms Anita Karwal interacted with words. She also enlightened the learners
the students and shed light on the evolution about the seldom explored world of
of CBSE as an organisation. She apprised the designing like light design, show design,
learners about the upcoming changes in children’s wear and gender fluid design.
CBSE’s evaluation system. The first event
‘What If’ was an endeavour to showcase
history with a comic twist albeit in the hope
of a peaceful world. The second event
christened ‘Monologue Grand Slam’ made
the audiences dive into the world of
emotions as it illumined the plight of refugee
children and the children scarred by the
pressure of board exams.

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -18TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 1

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -18TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 1

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -18TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 1

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -18TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 1

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

After a resplendent Day 1, the Second day of both off and on field. The next
‘The Learners Conclave-Imagining the World’ session,Debates was judged by Ms Manika
commenced on 19th October 2019 with Raikwar, Managing Editor, NDTV 24X7. The
renewed vigour and enthusiasm. The occasion young leaders exchanged their views on a
was graced by the benign presence of Dr gamut of pertinent matters like autonomy and
Deepa Malik, Paralympian, recipient of the accountability of media. Ms Raikwar
Khel Ratna, Padma Shri and Arjuna Award; Ms illuminated the audience about free press,
Anjum Chopra, recipient of Padma Shri and unbiased media and the duty of viewers to
Arjuna Award; Renowned Sufi composer and sieve the grains of information from whatever
singer Ms Sonam Kalra, Managing Editor NDTV source it may come, before believing it as the
24x7, Ms Manika Raikwar; Ambassador Dr gospel truth. In the session Jal Shakti: Water
Deepak Vohra, Special Adviser to the Prime Warriors, learners shared their innovative
Minister of Lesotho and Guinea - Bissau; Mr solutions to water woes. Today, 785 million
Shatrughan Sinha, Renowned actor, Former people around the world – 1 in 9 – lack access
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha member, and the to safe water. Technology is a crucial facet of
members of the School Managing Committee improving the availability and accessibility of
Ms Sureena Uppal and Ms Jaspreet Kaur. The clean water around the world. In the session
Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra accorded a warm ‘Clash of Titans’, participants of each team
welcome to the distinguished guests and represented eminent figures like Mamata
shared her valuable thoughts as a seasoned Banerjee, US President Donald Trump, Yoga
educator. Dr Deepa Malik stimulated the guru Ram Dev Baba and Supreme leader of
future citizens with the story of her life and North Korea Kim Jong-un.The audience
her ardent belief in finding solutions instead enjoyed the hilarious exchange of dialogues as
of pondering over pitfalls. Her project the leaders pitted against each other to
Wheeling Happiness, an initiative with her discuss blazing issues like Nuclear power war,
daughter Devika Malik, impacts the lives of Indo-Pak relations, and the power of Yoga in
the differently abled children and has helped modern times. The next session, ‘Wings of
hundreds of young gems to find their sparkle Change’ began with thunderous applause as
and live a fulfilled life. This was followed by the famous actor and politician, Mr
the soulful performance of well-known Shatrughan Sinha engrossed the audience
musician, singer and song writer, Ms Sonam with his flamboyant and impeccable oratory
Kalra. Her music transcends the walls of skills. The two day mega-event culminated
religion as she blends the many facets of faith with the Valedictory Ceremony and the Vote
in her creations. Through her performance, of Thanks. Lotus Valley International School,
the audience imbibed the understanding of Gurugram emerged as the Winner post the
Sufism which is acceptance of all religions and culmination of two days of competitive
not just tolerance towards their differences. sessions , but being the host School passed on
Among other dignitaries who enlightened the the trophy to Delhi Public School, Sector 45
audience with stimulating and engaging talk- which emerged as the first runner-up in the
sessions were Ms Anjum Chopra, former
captain of Indian Women’s Cricket team who event. As the spectacular event came to an
reiterated the wise words of Dr Deepa Malik end, the auditorium resonated with the
and stressed on the importance of discipline jubilant cheers of the learners marking the
grand success of The Learners Conclave
2019.

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2

LEARNER’S CONCLAVE -19TH OCTOBER 2019 - DAY 2



GUEST SPEAKER –

A session with Architect Ms. Shikha Bansal – Parent of Grade II

“There is nothing more important than a Ms. Shikha Bansal, an Architect and a
good, safe, secure home.” parent of a Grade II learner joined us on
It has been rightly said- “Home is where the 27th August,2019 to conduct a session on
heart is.” We, at Lotus Valley International ‘Types of Houses’. The session began with a
School, Gurugram, make diligent efforts power point presentation, acquainting the
explicating any topic to the core while learners of the different kinds of houses,
making learning a fun-filled experience. their history, key features , their
Parent-school collaborative participation importance, number of people involved in
can be witnessed when parents join hands making of a house etc. She also showed
in teaching and volunteering to come as some blue prints of her recent work to
Guest speakers to share their expertise and explain the topic better. The learners
knowledge with our young learners. thoroughly enjoyed the session and were
enraptured with the information shared.

GUEST SPEAKER: A session on child safety

By parents of grade II learners

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram while staying at home or in school, while
believes in grooming young minds for using electric appliances, while crossing
achieving a safe and secure future. Parent- the road and also while playing. The steps
school collaboration can be witnessed when to be followed in case of an injury/cuts and
parents volunteer to come and impart burns etc were shared with the learners. A
knowledge and share experiences with our short video presentation was shown to
young learners. Ms. Manvika Mittal, Ms. acquaint the learners about the safety
Rashmi Khamsera, Ms. Swati Jain, Ms. measures to be kept in mind while coming
Deepika Das and Ms. Udita Rajadnye, across strangers. This was followed by an
parents of Grade 2 learners conducted a interesting quiz session by the volunteer
session on “Child Safety”. The session began parents. It was a fun-filled learning
with everyone wearing safety badges for experience for the learners as they
being a ‘Safety Guard’. A series of captivating inferred that besides just knowing the
enactments by few learners using felicitous safety measures, discretion and
props put forth the importance of safety in foresightedness are equally essential for
our day to day lives; keeping themselves safe at all times.

SAFETY is as
simple as

ABC…

Always be careful

SAFETY IS AS SIMPLE AS ABC…Always Be Careful

PYJAMA PARTY-READING PROGRAMME - Grade- Prep

There is nothing more reassuring The classrooms were decorated with
than a mother’s hug and nothing cuddly soft toys spread across the mats and
more magical than a good book. This tents placed around for a comfortable
warmth and magic was the theme of reading space. After the welcome note, the
the Pyjama Party hosted for our learners enjoyed a cosy, loving book
Grade Prep learners and their loving reading session with their mothers. The
mommies on a Tuesday morning of Pyjama party was a great way to make
20th August 2019. learners fall in love with the never-ending
The classrooms were filled with magical world of books. Our little learners
giggles and excitement when learners and their mommies took a pledge to read
and mommies came dressed up in daily for 10 minutes to become avid
their favourite pyjamas. reading wizards.

PYJAMA PARTY-READING PROGRAMME - Grade- Prep

PYJAMA PARTY-READING PROGRAMME - Grade- Prep

PYJAMA PARTY-READING PROGRAMME - Grade- Prep

PYJAMA PARTY-READING PROGRAMME - Grade- Prep

OPEN HOUSE

“Together may we give our
children the roots to grow and

the wings to fly”

The school views the parents as partners
and collaborators and strongly believes in
an open communication between the
two. Open house is an important
platform to showcase the learnings of
the children in the months gone by. The
second Open House was organized on
17th August 2019 which gave an
opportunity to the parents and teachers
to collaborate and interact about the
learners’ progress. This helped the
parents to understand the learning
process of the child and gave the
teachers an opportunity to understand
more about the child’s overall
personalities like their likes, strength and
weaknesses, which empowers them to
devise new ways to make the teaching-
learning process more efficient.

OPEN HOUSE

READING PROGRAMME - Parents as Mentors

“A book is a dream you hold in

your hand”- Neil Gaiman learners through parents and teacher’s
participation as mentors. Learners enjoy
Books open window to our imagination listening and reading to intriguing stories. It

where impossible becomes possible, unreal has enabled parents and teachers to give

becomes real and fantasy becomes the young learners an irreplaceable gift of

reality. Our Reading Programme enables storytelling; a gift that begets love, culture,

and enhances the reading skills of the fantasy, mystery and adventure.

READING PROGRAMME



Class Assembly is a medium
where young learners get the
exposure to showcase their
utmost potential. The
youngest group of learners
from Grade-Prep won
everyone’s heart with their
confident participation in
theme based assemblies.
‘Hindi Diwas’, ‘Save
Electricity’, ‘Friendship’ and
‘Happiness’ were among a
vast array of themes on
which the learners presented
their assemblies. A perfect
blend of choir, enactment
and dance brought out their
talent to fore and helped
them to learn various skills
through this platform.

GRADE II- BULBULS: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

QUINTESSENTIAL ASSEMBLIES

GRADE II- BULBULS: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

GRADE II PARROTS: CLEAN INDIA