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

MOGLY GURUKUL PROGRAM

MOGLY GURUKUL PROGRAM

SPEECH AND DRAMA PROGRAM

SPEECH AND DRAMA PROGRAM

THIRD LANGUAGE ORIENTATION SESSION: Grade III

A different language is a different conducted by the respective language

teachers of the foreign languages, namely

vision of life. - Federico Fellini Sanskrit, German, French and Spanish. The

highlight of the workshop was the active
At Lotus Valley, we truly believe that strong participation of enthusiastic learners from
language skills are an asset that will senior grades who shared their learning
promote a lifetime of effective journey with the audience. The
communication. Keeping this in mind, we Headmistresses of the Junior and Senior
offer our young learners a variety of third Wing addressed the queries posed by
languages to choose from. An interactive parents and also advised learners to
session to apprise learners and their choose depending upon their interest,
parents about the third Language options aptitude and future goals.
offered by the school was held on 15th
November, 2019. The session was

THIRD LANGUAGE ORIENTATION SESSION: Grade III



Inter-School Events : FELICITATIONS

KIIT WORLD
SCHOOL

GRADE PREP-
WATAN KE BAZIGAR

KIIT WORLD
SCHOOL
GRADE II-

MASQUERADE
(MIME TIME)

KIIT WORLD
SCHOOL
GRADE II-

MASQUERADE
(MIME TIME)

KIIT WORLD
SCHOOL-
GRADE PREP:
MY COLOURFUL

INDIA

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL-
GRADE PREP- CREATIVE HEARTS

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL-
GRADE I- COSPLAY

SCOOLSTARS - Achievers

INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS 2019-20
(A BLOCK)

S.No Host School -Event Main Event Name of Grade Position
Name learners
III Cuckoos Second
1 Indraprastha iON 2019-Tux Arshiya Garg Position

International School, Tech

Dwarka on 3rd May

2019

2 ST. XAVIER’S HIGH

SCHOOL, GURUGRAM RAMP WALK -
- XAVENIUM
MOVING

THROUGH A ZYANYA SHAHI PARTICIPATION
JUNGLE
PREP MARIGOLD CERTIFICATE

FITNESS - FUN IN
THE SUN

MYRA GUPTA PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE
I-MAGPIES

ALYSHA SHARMA I-FALCONS PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE

KSHEMYA VERMA I-FLAMINGOES PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE

IBRAHIM IMTIYAZ I-KINGFISHERS PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE

PARTICIPATION

RANVIR DHAWAN I-HUMMINGBIRDS CERTIFICATE

PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE

YASHVEER SINGH

SAGOO I-NIGHTINGALES

3-D CRAFTY FINGERS-BEST OUT PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE
OF WASTE SAANVI KHAMESRA II-ROBINS

SPEAK-A-THON -LET'S WEAR MISHKA MENGHANI III-PARAKEETS PARTICIPATION
BIOSPHERE HRIDIKA AHLAWAT PREP DAISIES CERTIFICATE
PREP JASMINES
GROUP DANCE - BOTANICALS PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE

ANIKA SHALVI

NAISHA SHUKLA PREP MARIGOLD
SIMAR SINGH PREP MARIGOLD
PREP PRIMROSES
KEEMAYA KHARBANDA PREP JASMINES
PREP DAFFODILS
BHAVIKA JOSHI I-FALCONS
II-ROBINS
AMAIRA KUMAR II-BULBULS
II-KITES
CRAFFITI-NATURE CREATION AMYRA TANDON II-DOVES THIRD POSITION
II-ROBINS SECOND POSITION
MIME TIME –THE MASQUERADE AARTI MIGLANI II-PARROTS
II-KIWIS PARTICIPATION
ARJUN SHARMA CERTIFICATE
III-PEACOCKS PARTICIPATION
TANUSHEE GUPTA CERTIFICATE
PREP HIBISCUS FIRST POSITION
SPARSH JAIN I-FALCONS PARTICIPATION
II-BULBULS CERTIFICATE
SIDDHANT JAIN II-ROBINS PARTICIPATION
CERTIFICATE
RIYAANT BANSAL III-PELICANS

AHANA DULLOO

CRAFT N CREATIONS - MY AANYA VERMA
RAINFOREST

CREATIVE HEARTS-MADAGASCAR NAVYA GUPTA

COSPLAY – DRESS TO IMPRESS MYRA GARG

TALK- A-TALE-UNLEASH YOUR IRA AWASTHI
EXPRESSION SHAYAN SOOD

GROUP DANCE – FOOT LOOSE
CHESLIN GARG

GROUP DANCE – PARTICIPATION
FOOT LOOSE
ASHWIKA GUPTA III-HORNBILLS

TAMANNA ANAND III-PIGEONS

KYRA CHADHA III-PIGEONS

SIDDHARTH BANSAL III-PEACOCKS

DEVARSH MADAN III-PIGEONS

AMBAR VASHISTH III-HORNBILLS

YASHVARDHAN

GUPTA III-PIGEONS

4 KIIT WORLD MY INSPIRATIONAL PARTICIPATI
ON
SCHOOL - SOHNA HERO (VATAN KE CERTIFICATE

ROAD - ROCKERS BAZIGAR)

2019 DHRUV BABAR I-FALCONS

ADHRIT I-
CHAKRABORTY KINGFISHERS

RHYME AND PREP FIRST
RHYTHM
MEDHANSH NAREN HIBISCUS POSITION

ANIKA WADHWA PREP PARTICIPATI
DAISIES ON
MY COLORFUL INDIA CERTIFICATE
AYANSHI JAIN
PREP- FIRST

PRIMROSES POSITION

VEDANSHI JAGGI PREP- PARTICIPATI
ORCHIDS ON
CERTIFICATE

FROM PAGES OF SAURISH CHAWLA III CUCKOOS PARTICIPATI
HISTORY CHAHAT DHIMAN
III ON
HORNBILLS CERTIFICATE

RONAV PANDEY II PARROTS

AARADHYA VOHRA II DOVES

IV
VIVAAN CHOPRA MAHOGANY

IV
AVANTIKA PANDEY MAHOGANY

DECLAMATION ARSHIYA GARG III CUCKOOS FIRST POSITION
DANCE COMPETITION
SIA PRASHANT BHANGUI III HORNBILLS SPECIAL
MENTION
ASYA BANSAL III SKYLARKS

AMAIRA GARG III SKYLARKS

AISHA ARORA II KITES

MANNAT SEHRA II KITES

ANANYA KAPOOR IV ASHOKAS

SHARANYA SINGH IV ASHOKAS

A-BLOCK OLYMPIAD RESULT 2019-20

S.No EXAM GRADE STUDENT NAME POSITION

HINDI OLYMPIAD RESULT 2019-20

1 NHO GRADE II KITES MANNAT SEHRA GOLD MEDAL

2 NHO GRADE III ARSHIYA GARG GOLD MEDAL
CUCKOOS

3 NHO GRADE III JAYANTIKA GOLD MEDAL
CUCKOOS BHATTACHARJYA

4 NHO GRADE III YAGN GUPTA GOLD MEDAL
PEACOCKS

IGKO OLYMPIAD RESULT 2019-20

1 IGKO GRADE I FALCONS IVANA AGARWAL School Bronze Medal + Participation
Certificate

2 IGKO GRADE I SIBANI JAIN School Gold Medal + Participation Certificate
FLAMINGOES

3 IGKO GRADE I YASHVARDHAN KALRA School Bronze Medal + Participation
KINGFISHERS Certificate

4 IGKO GRADE I TAVISH SINGHAL School Silver Medal + Participation
KINGFISHERS Certificate

5 IGKO GRADE I MAGPIES AVNI MITTAL School Bronze Medal + Participation
Certificate

6 IGKO GRADE I MAGPIES REYANSH GOGIA School Gold Medal + Participation Certificate

7 IGKO GRADE I MAGPIES RUDRAKSH SINGH School Silver Medal + Participation Certificate

8 IGKO GRADE II DOVES MD ADYAN RIZVI School Gold Medal + Participation Certificate

9 IGKO GRADE II DOVES PRACHITA School Bronze Medal + Participation
10 IGKO GRADE II PARROTS AADIT SINGH Certificate

School Silver Medal + Participation Certificate

11 IGKO GRADE II ROBINS ADVAY GUPTA School Gold Medal + Participation Certificate

12 IGKO GRADE II ROBINS AYAANSH DUA School Silver Medal + Participation Certificate

13 IGKO GRADE II ROBINS SAANVI KHAMESRA School Bronze Medal + Participation
Certificate

14 IGKO GRADE III AAHANA BHADAURIA School Bronze Medal + Participation
CUCKOOS Certificate

15 IGKO GRADE III ARSHIYA GARG School Gold Medal + Participation Certificate
CUCKOOS

16 IGKO GRADE III ATHARV GUPTA School Silver Medal + Participation Certificate
CUCKOOS

17 IGKO GRADE III ADIT DEWAN School Bronze Medal + Participation
HORNBILLS Certificate

18 IGKO GRADE III SHAARAV AGGARWAL School Silver Medal + Participation Certificate
HORNBILLS

19 IGKO GRADE III VIHAN KHURANA School Gold Medal + Participation
HORNBILLS Certificate

20 IGKO GRADE III ANSHIKA BATRA School Bronze Medal + Participation
PARAKEETS Certificate

21 IGKO GRADE III VIHAAN JAIN School Silver Medal + Participation
PARAKEETS Certificate

22 IGKO GRADE III RUTVA GUPTA School Gold Medal + Participation
PARAKEETS Certificate

23 IGKO GRADE III RAGHAV PALARIA School Silver Medal + Participation
PEACOCKS ASHVANT ROY Certificate
NOTE :
24 IGKO GRADE III
PEACOCKS School Gold Medal + Participation
Certificate

25 IGKO GRADE III CHESLIN GARG School Bronze Medal + Participation
PELICANS Certificate

26 IGKO GRADE III RITWICK AGARWAL School Silver Medal + Participation
PIGEONS Certificate

27 IGKO GRADE III DIVIJ ARORA School Bronze Medal + Participation
PIGEONS Certificate

28 IGKO GRADE III EKAANSH AGARWAL School Gold Medal + Participation
PIGEONS Certificate



TAMANA FASHION SHOW 2019- ‘MY INDIA, MY PRIDE’

‘There’s no diversity without Inclusion’ The vivacity and exuberance of the
theme came through when the
Lotus Valley International School, Principal , Mrs. Anita Malhotra along
Gurugram has been a flagbearer for the with the students Aditya Sharma from
cause of Inclusion. It was yet another year Grade- XII and Tanya Mahajan from
of pride and glory for our students to Grade- XI walked the ramp, hand in
participate in the Annual Mega Event- hand with the students of Tamana
Tamana Fashion Show – 2019- ,donning the exquisite designer
‘My India , My Pride held on 8th September clothing. The Headmistress- Ms. Ritu
2019 at Hyatt Regency . This year’s show Jawa has been as much a part of the
drew its inspiration from India’s singular cause with her continued participation
status as a modern, leading economy as the Master of Ceremony for the
engulfing varied languages, festivals, show. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shayama
religions and traditions. Lotus Valley Chona for the opportunity. We shall
Fraternity has long supported the cause and continue to provide our impregnable
each year endorses the thought through support to the NGO-Tamana and strive
their participation in the same. to work towards creating an inclusive
and unified society.

TAMANA FASHION SHOW 2019- ‘MY INDIA, MY PRIDE’

TAMANA FASHION SHOW 2019- ‘MY INDIA, MY PRIDE’

TAMANA FASHION SHOW 2019- ‘MY INDIA, MY PRIDE’

WALKATHON- WALK FOR PEACE – 21st September

Walk in the direction where your peace is found! – Steven Aitchison

The school organized ‘Walkathon 2019’
on Saturday, 21st September 2019 to
commemorate the International Day of
Peace. In its fourth year now, this event
is an attempt by the school to join hands
with its partners, the parents, to spread
the message of harmony and peace. The
event saw parents turn up in huge
numbers along with our little learners.
The Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra,
welcomed the gathering and spoke
about the importance of inner peace
and faith, which leads to contented and
happy families and society at large. This
was followed by an invigorating choir
performance by learners. Thereafter,
everyone began the 3 km walk that
started from the school premises and
ended at the school ground. It was
indeed a sheer joy to watch learners,
parents and teachers walk hand in hand
and spread the message of peace.

WALKATHON- WALK FOR PEACE

WALKATHON- WALK FOR PEACE

CAFÉ SENSE- ABLE : If I could see what I hear

“If you could see what I hear” – Café and diversity on Friday, October 11, 2019.
The event began with a medley of
sense-able is an initiative taken by ‘motivational song and nukkad natak’ to
community service work-ed and grade 3 sensitize the gathering. Parents
learners to step into the world of people enthusiastically participated and enjoyed
with Hearing and Visual Impairment and Café session by doing activities in the
be more aware of the similarities and classes like placing order in sign language,
differences that bring people together and preparing snacks blind folded and Mute-O-
understand things beyond our own reality. Mania (dancing without music). They were
Along with the learners, Grade 3 parents overwhelmed with the unprecedented
were part of this celebration of inclusivity experience





EMBRACING THE SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

Inspired by the

Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan, Ishita Sharma

of Grade XI took a

decisive step forward

to address cleanliness

issues in the vicinity of

the school. Extending

the Prime Minister’s

call for cleanliness, she

strove to make the

lane next to the school

a zero garbage and

litter zone. She

contacted Mr. Ashwini

Kumar, the councilor

of ward-19 for help in

cleaning the garbage

and leveling of the

ground. This is the

beginning of a small

step that can go a long

was in contributing to

a sustainable and

clean environment.

With little assistance

and consistency, we

can make a big

difference.

PAUDHAGIRI

Be the change you wish to see
in the world’

Learners of Grade-XII embarked on a
plantation drive called ‘Paudhagiri’
on 20th August 2019, a Government
of Haryana Initiative to increase
green belt in Haryana and to raise
awareness among students
regarding immediate requirement of
plantations to restore the
deteorating environment. ‘I Plant, I
Care’, with this fervour each student
brought a sapling to school and
planted it in the school field.
Learners were extremely engaged
in the process and were elated to
contribute towards nature positively.
They were constructively involved
with the school gardeners and learnt
about the growing conditions of
different plants. They could be seen
with huge grins spread across their
faces. Students are now expected to
check on their plants every month
and monitor their growth. The
planted saplings promise to raise
awareness of the current
environmental hazards. Let’s all take
a step towards saving our earth!



WORLD FASHION DAY – 21st August 2019

“Life isn’t perfect but your outfit can be.”

Fashion has become a significant and Grade I displayed their fashion style by
inseparable part of our lives. To share the walking the ramp in cross-cultural dresses.
true spirit of “Fashion” with our learners, The young fashionistas of Grade II came all
the school celebrated the World Fashion dressed up to talk about their favourite
Day on 21st August. The learners from Pre fashion icon, who inspires them the most.
Nursery and Nursery dressed up as their To enhance the knowledge about the
favourite cartoon character while Grade traditional attires worn by the people across
Prep learners did block printing to create the world, learners of Grade III were shown
colourful and outstandingly beautiful a presentation which sensitized them about
patterns on handkerchiefs. Learners of the aesthetic sense of the traditional
clothes all across the world. They also
designed a vibrant costume using their
creativity and imagination. All these
activities celebrated the impact of fashion
and style in our lives.

WORLD FASHION DAY

WORLD TOURISIM DAY – 27th September 2019

I read; I travel; I become! – Burj Khalifa, Goa, Thailand etc. Learners of
Derek Walcott Grade II designed a ‘Travel- pedia’ in which
they made a bucket list of the places they

would love to visit in the future. They also
Our school celebrated ‘World Tourism Day’ drew things that one would need while
on 27th September, 2019 to widen our traveling. Learners of Grade III engaged
learners’ knowledge of geography, different themselves in a brainstorming session
cultures and tourist attractions around the about the contribution of tourism in the
world. The day was celebrated with great economic well-being of countries around
enthusiasm and gusto in the primary block. the world and towards amalgamation of
Learners of Grade Prep were shown a diverse cultures. They recreated their
presentation about famous tourist experiences as tourists by designing
destinations followed by a quiz. These informative and attractive travel brochures.
budding travelers also shared their These brochures encapsulated the details
favourite holiday destinations through of their visits to their favourite holiday
beautiful drawings. The learners of Grade I destinations. Our learners thoroughly
became tourist guides for a day and shared enjoyed sharing their experiences as
information about different monuments tourists and the creative work done across
and cities around the World with their grades truly gave wings to their
peers. The activity helped learners gather imagination!
knowledge about the history of some

famous tourist destinations like Taj Mahal,

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS – 3rd October 2019

1st October is celebrated as the them with beautiful hand-made cards.
International Day of Older Persons across Learners recounted and appreciated the
the globe. Our school also commemorated important contributions made by elderly
this day on 3rd October and dedicated it to people to their lives and to the society at
celebrate the bond of love between our large. They pledged to take good care of the
learners and their grandparents. Learners elderly in their families as well as the
celebrated this day with great enthusiasm society and to always endeavor to provide
by means of many meaningful activities them with the facilities required to maintain
such as talking about the best moments good health and financial independence.
spent with grandparents, welcoming
grandparents to their classrooms,
interviewing grandparents and presenting

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS

WORLD FOOD DAY – 16th October 2019

World Food Day, commemorated each year Prep learners participated in a Show and
on the 16th of October by the Food and Tell on the topic of ‘My Favourite Cuisine’.
Agriculture Organization of the United Learners of Grade 1 organised ‘Lotus Street
Nations, was celebrated by the learners Food’ festival where the enthusiastic
with a lot of vivacity. There were parents, whole –heartedly participated in
multifarious activities carried out across setting up the food stalls with home
different grades. The little learners of cooked food in their wards’ classrooms.
Grades Pre-Nursery and Nursery were The learners of Grade 2 conducted an
taught about the various nutritional extensive research of the staple food items
benefits of different food groups through a from different countries like China, Italy
Food Pyramid activity. They were shown a and the USA while learners of Grade 3
special Learning Centre that had been participated in an interesting activity
made to elaborate the difference between wherein they made colourful kites and
Healthy and Unhealthy food. Learners also wrote ‘My Wish for a Hunger Free World’
made ‘fruit-chaat’ in their classes. Grade on the kites.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE AND

DEVELOPMENT- 8th November

“Creativity is thinking up new about the world’s greatest inventions and
things. Innovation is doing new their inventors. The learners of Grade II
were engaged in creative work where they
things.” wrote on the theme, ‘A day without their
favourite invention’. They tinkled their
On the 8th November 2019, learners of curious brains and took great enjoyment
our school celebrated the International in illustrating the same. The learners of
Science Day for Peace and Development Grade III were involved in an activity
with full fervor and enthusiasm. Grade I where they created a gadget out of their
learners celebrated the day by own imagination which could bring about
participating in a Show and Tell activity peace in the world and described the
wherein they spoke about important gadget. It was a delight to watch kids
innovations that changed the world and create and present their innovative ideas.
made our lives simple. A PowerPoint
presentation was also shared with them

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE AND
DEVELOPMENT

WORLD CONSTITUTION DAY- 26th November

Every year 26th November is celebrated as play or presenting a dance dedicated to the
the Constitution Day to commemorate the Father of the Nation, reflected the feelings
adoption of the Constitution of India. Our of patriotism and pride. To further mark
school also celebrated the day with great and glorify the Spirit of Unity in Diversity,
enthusiasm. Learners presented a special learners read the Preamble to the
assembly, which witnessed them Constitution of India together in their
participating and expressing their views classrooms and discussed the meaning and
with conviction. The various presentations significance of the same.
made by learners, ranging from singing
Vande Mataram to showcasing the purport
of the Indian Constitution through a role



EXCURSION TO BHUTAN – Grades IX- XI

Lotus Valley International School,
Gurugram organized an educational trip
for the learners of Grades IX-XI to Bhutan
from 3rd Oct-8th Oct 2019 for the learners
of Grades IX-XI. The visit to Paro Penlop
Heritage farmhouse was a very enriching
experience for the learners. Thimpu, the
capital of Bhutan left learners speechless
where they witnessed famous Tamshing
Phala Chhoepa Festival in Bumthang held
once in a year. The monks performed
special mask dances which are believed to
be essential to gain enlightenment.
Community service was also a part of the
program where learners helped people of
Ghatana vIllage in their household chores
like cooking and farming. Learner's had a
terrific experience to trek 7km, 600m
incline to Tiger's Nest Monastery.
The trip rightly stated that learning is
never limited to the boundaries of school
and country!!

EXCURSION TO BHUTAN – Grades IX- XI

EXCURSION TO DUBAI – Grades V- VIII

The School Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra marvel- The Grand Mosque and conquer
believes in grooming its learners into global their fears by riding the world’s fastest
citizens with a broad world view. To roller coaster at Ferrari World. The
achieve the same, an Educational Trip to highlight of the trip was the Desert Safari
Dubai and Abu Dhabi was organized and 18 where learners were thrilled by Dune
learners from Grades V-VIII accompanied Bashing and enjoyed the local cuisine.
by Ms. Malvika Jain and Ms Shalini The trip helped learners become
Mahajan. The learners visited several local independent and responsible. The Young
attractions in Dubai like Dhow Cruise, Burj Author’s Program helped them unleash
Khalifa, Dubai Fountains, Glow Garden, their creativity as they put their
Jumeirah Beach and greatly enjoyed a experiences on paper to author a Coffee
guided city tour showcasing Atlantis, Dubai Table Book.
Skyline etc. A visit to Abu Dhabi helped
learners appreciate the architectural

EXCURSION TO DUBAI – Grades V- VIII



BANDANA SEN LIBRARY AWARD 2019

We are proud to share that ‘Lotus Valley renowned librarian who created and
International School, Gurugram’ has been expanded school and community libraries
awarded ‘Trailblazer’ for its Invaluable in New Delhi for over 40 years. In her
Contribution for the nurturing and memory, this award celebrated the idea
promoting the best practices in its library that library can enrich the wider learning
programme, by Bandana Sen Library community of which it is a part.
Awards 2019. Bandana Sen was a

INDIA’s TOP-50 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL
JURY AWARDS 2019

We are proud to share that “Lotus

Valley International School, Gurugram”

has been awarded India’s Prestigious

School Jury Awards 2019, for

‘Innovative Leader Award’ in a survey

conducted by Education

Today for exemplary contribution to

the field of education.

Mrs Anita Malhotra, the Founder

Principal of Lotus Valley International

School, Gurugram was also felicitated

and selected amongst the ‘50 Effective

Principals 2019’ by the Jury Panel of

Education Today.co

Award Ceremony was held at the

Maharashtra Educator`s Summit &

Maharashtra School Merit - 2019 on

14th September 2019 in Mumbai.

INDIA’s TOP-50 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL
JURY AWARDS 2019

INDIA’s TOP-50 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL
JURY AWARDS 2019

EDUCATION WORLD INDIA SCHOOL RANKINGS 2019-20

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram Rankings with C fore is the well-known
was bestowed with yet another coveted Delhi-based market research and opinion
award to its credit- An award for being polls agency. Over 1,000 of India’s most
ranked #15 PAN India, #10 in Delhi-NCR and high-profile schools were rated and ranked
#3 in Gurugram and Best Campus on 14 parameters — academic reputation,
Architecture & Design, according to the faculty competence, leadership quality,
Education World India School Rankings sports education, etc.
2019-20. Education World India School

Arrival at
one point
is a the
starting
point to
another-

John Dewey