School E magazine Middle School August - November- 2020-21

A SPIRITUAL REFLECTION: YOGA ASANAS:
Ministry of Human Resource Development
through NCERT aims at undertaking multi-
dimensional initiatives to promote and
integrate yoga in the school curriculum. To
develop physical fitness, emotional stability,
concentration and mental well- being, Grades
IV & V performed various yogic asanas on 25th
October to refurbish our attitudes to the new
normal during these unprecedented times. The
competition witnessed “Chitta Vritti
Nirodhah”- endless flow of positive thoughts in
the minds of our young yogis.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: TAGORE HOUSE 1st Position: Mayra Nagpal (IV Chinars)
2nd: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Soham Tejpal (V Birches)
3rd: NEHRU HOUSE Runners-up: Suhana Sindhwani (V Burans)
4th: GANDHI HOUSE Runners-up: Prisha Gupta (IV Banyans)

MOVE & GROOVE: 31st October
In Nritya, the dancer performs to a poem,
creating parallel kinetic poetry in
movement, with the entire body reacting
to the rasa. Dance doesn’t just have to be
choreographed to music; the spoken
word can work beautifully too. Our
Grade VI learners performed gracefully
on the virtual stage and spread the
message of peace and love in the Inter-
House dance competition.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: TAGORE HOUSE 1st Position: Tanya Das (VI Nile)
2nd: NEHRU HOUSE 1st Position: Aarna Gupta (VI Sutlej)
3rd: TERESA HOUSE Runners-up: Prisha Satija (VI Nile)
4th: GANDHI HOUSE Runners-up: Advaita Jadon (VI Narmada)

Special Mention-
Teresa House: Sohana Singh (VI Narmada)

SUR AUR TARANG: 31st October
A song is a melodious way to express oneself, for
melody comes from the heart. Grade VIII learners
sang mellifluous semi- classical, patriotic and folk
songs in the solo singing Inter- House competition.
The learners maneuvered their song expressions to
evoke and imbue unity and immense degree of
patriotism in the audience. The room was
resplendent with a feeling of belonging and pride as
the learners hailed patriotic, Himachali, Punjabi
folk songs.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Syed Azhaan (VIII Tapti)
2nd: GANDHI HOUSE 1st Position: Megha Anand (VIII Brahmaputra)
3rd: TAGORE HOUSE Runners-up: Isha Gosain (VIII Mississippi)
4th: NEHRU HOUSE Runners-up: Karan S. Dahiya (VIII Mahanadi)

RAP UP THE BEAT- HOW THINGS WORK: A musical competition, held on 21st
November, 2020 brought a musical program to the classroom and created a learning
environment that inspires students while adding new dimensions and deeper meaning to
learning. Learners presented and explained a scientific concept in the form of Rap, Folk,
Rock, and Anthem based on an Indian song or tune.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: NEHRU HOUSE 1st Position: Navya Gosain (X Elbrus)
2nd: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Shreya Majumdar (X Elbrus)
3rd: TAGORE HOUSE 1st Position: Dhruv Mishra (X Andes)
4th: GANDHI HOUSE 1st Position: Aashman Dulloo (X Andes)
Runners-up: Aryaman Bisht (X Olympus)
Runners-up: Ahaan Kanhere (X Olympus)
Runners-up: Arshiya Katoch (X Elbrus)
Runners-up: Hiya Jain (X Elbrus)

Special Mention-
Tagore House- Kary Vohra (X Elbrus)
Tagore House- Suchit Srivastava (X Elbrus)

CONSTITUTIONAL DYNAMICS : A live
debate competition was held on 21st
November to get acquainted with what young
generation looks for in an effective and just
Constitution. The focus of the discourse was
to succinctly review the working of the Indian
Constitution. Learners deliberated upon the
given agenda and suggested reforms
pragmatic for the diverse country like India.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: GANDHI HOUSE 1st Position: Divyalakshmi Singh (XI Dalton)
2nd: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Aradhya Mishra (XI Dalton)
3rd: TAGORE HOUSE Runners-up: Divyakshi Singh (XII Wordswoth)
4th: NEHRU HOUSE Runners-up: Shivali Mishra (XII Wordsworth)
Best Speaker-
For the motion-

Teresa House: Divyakshi Singh (XII Wordswoth)
Against the Motion

Gandhi House- Aaradhya Mishra (XI Dalton)

JAB WE MET: A literary competition held
on 28th November saw the learners work in
pairs to showcase various legendary
personalities of the literature world. The
learners presented themselves as a famous
author, investigator, poet etc. They had
conversations in different languages. One
student had to speak in English while the
other student could speak in
English/Hindi/French/German or Sanskrit.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

1st: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Saumya Babbar (IX-Vindhayas)
2nd: NEHRU HOUSE 1st Position: Katya Sood (IX-Vindhayas)
2nd: TAGORE HOUSE 1st Position: Vrishank Singh (IX Shivaliks)
3rd: GANDHI HOUSE 1st Position: Sanvi Arora(IX-Vindhayas)

Runners-up: Garv Agarwal (IX Aravallis)
Runners-up: Prachi Chopra (IX Vindhyas)
Runners-up: Divy Gupta (IX Everest)
Runners-up: Shaurya Agarwal (IX Everest)

Runners-up: Yash Verma (IX-Vindhayas)
Runners-up: Anandini Agrawal (IX-Vindhayas)
Runners-up: Hiya Thakur (IX-Himalayas)
Runners-up: Saanvi Hora (IX-Himalayas)

Best Speaker
Yash Verma- IX Vindhyas (German)
Prachi Chopra- IX Vindhyas (Sanskrit)

CHALLENGE YOUR LIMITS: An Inter-
House sports competition was held on 28th
November. Introducing students to sport
competitions on an online platform is a great
way to ensure fitness, especially when
everyone is spending a majority of their time
inside their homes. It was inspiring to see
various students display their strength and
stamina. The judges were very informative
and gave their inputs on the correct posture,
and the right way to do exercises daily.

HOUSE POSITIONS INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION
BOYS’ CATEGORY
1st: TAGORE HOUSE 1st Position: Anirudh Rathod (XI Aristotle)
2nd: GANDHI HOUSE 1st Position: Vidit Yaduvanshi (XI Aristotle)
3rd: TERESA HOUSE Runners-up: Archit Chopra (XI-Einsten)
4th: NEHRU HOUSE Runners-up: Krishang Killa (XI-Eienten)

GIRLS’ CATEGORY Best Performer (Boys)
1st: GANDHI HOUSE Anirudh Rathod- Tagore House
2nd: TAGORE HOUSE
3rd: TERESA HOUSE 1st Position: Megha Bisht (XI Shakespeare)
4th: NEHRU HOUSE 1st Position: Tiya Gupta (XI Keynes)
Runners-up: Kavya (XI Shakespeare)
Runners-up: Gaurangi Oberoi (XI Shakespeare)

Best Performer (Girls)
Megha Bisht -Gandhi House



The learners of Grade XII conducted a
virtual assembly to celebrate the 74th
Independence Day. Through this platform
respects were paid to the soldiers and
freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives
so that we could all live in an unfettered
and free nation.

The First Edition of the Alumni Connect The Principal, Mrs Anita Malhotra,
Program, Lotus Blooms, was held highlighted the importance of a robust school
virtually on 22nd August 2020. alumni network and praised the alumni for
It was a historic occasion as alumni guiding and motivating their juniors. She
across three batches of the School quoted Dr Abdul Kalam, “ Thinking is the
addressed and inspired their juniors from Capital, Enterprise is the Way, Hard work is
Grades XI and XII. The session the Solution” to further appreciate and
commenced with the articulate encourage the students.
comperes, Kriti Malik and Ribhav Singh
introducing the alumni: Ronak Singh, The School looks forward to forging a strong
Class of 2018, Nanaki Singh Ahluwalia, alumni network and organizing many more
Class of 2019 and Ameya Ashish such enriching sessions in the future
Dehade, Class of 2020.

The learners of Grades VIII-X had an It was a historic occasion as alumni across
enriching virtual interaction with three batches of the School addressed and
members of the alumni during the First inspired their juniors from Grades VIII - X.
edition of the Alumni Connect Program The alumni addressed several queries raised
on 31st August 2020. by their juniors with regard to exam
preparation, motivation, coaching institutes,
The Director-Principal, Mrs Anita among others.
Malhotra, welcomed Ameya Ashish
Dehade, Class of 20, Nanaki Singh The Vice Principal, Mrs Ruchi Joshi
Ahluwalia, Class of 19 and Ronak Singh, moderated the session and appreciated the
Class of 18 to the virtual meet. She alumni for providing guidance and valuable
emphasized the need for a robust alumni insights to their juniors.
network to further the progress of the
School. Ameya, Nanaki and Ronak are
currently students at Johns Hopkins
University, Lady Shriram College and
SRCC respectively.

Lotus Valley International School, Piyush Agarwal, founder and director,
Gurugram hosted its maiden Commerce Media sales, Cricbuzz, delivered the
fest, Commfluence 2020, an endeavour to keynote address and inspired the
foster entrepreneurial culture and ethical students with his success story, which
leadership virtually on 30th October. was followed by a question/answer
round with the students. A musical
The one day event gave a platform to rendition by Grade XII students
twenty-five participating schools from all marked the end of the inaugural
over Delhi/NCR region to showcase their ceremony.
talents in different spheres like debates,
stand-up comedy, art, creative thinking
and marketing.

Commfluence commenced with a dance
performance - “Elysian” by the students
of Grade XII, followed by the inspiring
inaugural address by the Director-
Principal Mrs. Anita Malhotra

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Adolescence is a time of self-discovery
and the beginning of interest areas
coming into focus and friendships
becoming central to one’s sense of self.

This is also a time of immense opportunity
for growth and awareness on regulation of
feelings through expression during
challenging situations. In this context,
Counselling & SEN Dept. conducted a series
of sessions with Grade IX learners.

Emotional wellbeing is a clear indicator of
academic achievement, success and
satisfaction in later life. Evidence shows that
mental health and wellbeing programs in
schools can lead to significant improvements
in children’s mental health, and social and
emotional skills.

Keeping this perspective in mind, “Wise Up, Young Minds” to address
Counselling & SEN Dept conducted an their common concerns and
Emotional Wellness Survey with Grade IX- empowering them to deal with it
XII learners in the first week of October effectively, covering each grade in one
and it was followed up with interactive slot
sessions

The Student Council of the academic This academic session, the Council
session 2020-21 was different and unique. collaborated and organized various
Due to the physical distance caused by the events and actively involved themselves
COVID-19 pandemic, all activities this in the webinars organized by the school.
year took place on the virtual platform and
were conducted with utmost diligence and They also played a crucial role in the
sincerity. LVIS’s first ever Alumni Connect
The Student Council was announced on the program- ‘Lotus Blooms’.
15th of August during the Independence
Day special assembly.

Stock Markets and Trading is one of the
most sought-after investment and earning
methodologies in the world. However, the
world of stock markets is complicated
and confusing.

Lotus Valley International School,
Gurugram came up with an online
program for Grades IX-XII to ease the
entry of school students into the stock
markets through TOROI Innovation Labs
in association with ALPHAVANTAGE,
TRADINGVIEW and EC - IIT DELHI.

The program is aimed to ensure that
learners at Lotus Valley have an access to
a centralized platform with verified
content to learn about the financial world.
TOROI as an all-in-one platform plans to
teach students the workings of various
financial instruments and to make them
more aware beings, financially.

The learners at Lotus Valley International
School, Gurugram have been provided
with a combination of an online platform
which uses latest AI based frameworks,
online webinars and a UDEMY course to
give a holistic learning curriculum which
is experiential in nature.

The financial inclusion platform
includes:

MOCSTOC - Virtual Stock Exchange
This is a feature on the online platform
that provides a simulation of an actual
stock exchange by using real time data,
real market conditions and virtual cash.
This feature of the tool gives students
hands on experience on stock trading
without facing any real risks. This tool
looks like a simpler version of an actual
demat account and makes it easier for
students to use a demat account at a later
stage.

Online Webinars and UDEMY Course
Sessions conducted by the educators

cover the following topics:
Fundamental Analysis - Financial
Statement and Ratio Analysis
Technical Analysis - Indicators and
oscillators, candlestick and line charts
analysis
Sentiment Analysis - News and company
financial sentiments.



A well-structured and graded programme It is an integral part of the learning
‘Work Education’ commenced in the process and helps develop self-esteem
month of October after the half yearly and confidence among learners.
assessments. It is aimed at building skills October 10 was the inaugural session and
and values through need-based life subsequent classes are being conducted
activities. every Friday.







MCP – PHASE III (Grades IV-V)
SESSION WITH COUNSELLORS

In wake of the pandemic with the learners
undergoing various emotions, the much-
awaited session of MCP III for Grades IV
and V was conducted during the month by
the SEN Department. After having
connected with the Class Teachers and the
Headmistress, the learners now met the
Counsellors virtually.

The session instantly got chirpy with the
learners pouring in their ideas on negative
emotions and how to deal with them. It was
marvellous to see how the little ones had so
many solutions to their own negative
emotions.
The session ended on a warm note where
everyone agreed that it is normal to go
through negative emotions, the way we
handle them, makes all the difference !

MENTOR CONNECT PROGRAMME-
SEASON II

September was the month of much awaited
Mentor Connect Program-Season II for
Grades IV & V.
The learners once again got the opportunity to
connect and communicate not only with the
mentor but also with their peers this time. It
was an absolute candid interaction session
between the mentors and the learners wherein
the learners not only had heart to heart
conversation but also showcased their talents.



MENTOR CONNECT
PROGRAMME-SEASON II

After an overwhelming response
received from the Mentor Connect
Programme Season-I, the second season
for Grades VI-VIII was conducted
between 15th -22nd October 2020. It was
a refreshing chit-chat time between the
mentors and the learners which broke the
monotony of classroom meet-ups.



“Great teachers focus not on In these unprecedented times, they

compliance, but on connections and were happy to meet their friends in

relationships” – PJ Caposey smaller groups and shared their newly

developed hobbies and interests. They

The second season of Grade VII showcased their meaningful paintings,
witnessed excited learners filled with
enthusiasm and happiness to interact melodious songs, Lego creations and
with each other.
novels and web series they were

currently following.

The Mentor Connect Programme
Season-2 saw an overwhelming
response and learners look forward to
more such enthralling sessions to
further enhance the strong Mentor-
Mentee connect.



MENTOR CONNECT PROGRAMME : Games were played, learners were
GRADE VIII quizzed, instruments played, learners
shared their daily routines and teachers
"The secret of education lies in connecting lent a willing ear to hear out the learners
with the student.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson to help bring about a sense of normalcy
Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra in these unprecedented times. The
wholeheartedly believes in the above adage. Mentor Connect Programme Season-2
was a resounding success with mentees
The success of the first season motivated the and mentors further strengthening the
learners to participate enthusiastically in the bond that has been established and
second edition of the programme and affirmed throughout the year
interact with their teachers and peers at a
personal level.





An audio-visual aid, School Cinema by LXL Activities post movie-screening:

ideas comprises of formative discussions and Grade IV: Real time Word cloud on
“What does misunderstanding lead to ?” on
activities aimed at re-affirming life skills & Mentimeter.
Grade V: Reflection activity focussing on
values for the learners. appreciating oneself and everyone around
for who they are.
Age appropriate movies are shown to the Grade VI: JAM session on the topic “How
I handled a bully” and “A Paulie in me”.
learners based on any life skill or moral Grade VII: “Save your friend” activity
with learners sharing their views on how to
value. The movies are followed by interactive deal with different situations of bullying.
Grade VIII: Poster making on “Who is
worksheets and activities. Links to the movies the real me

and worksheets are uploaded on the portal.

The following movies were watched by the

grades:
Grade IV- ‘Spot the mistake’.
Grade V- ‘Dedh Footiya’
Grade VI- ‘Paulie’
Grade VII- ‘Thief’
Grade VIII- ‘Size Perfect’



Life skills is one of the most challenging aspects to
teach children. School Cinema makes it the most
entertaining and effective ways of teaching life lessons.
Learners watched the following movies:

Grade IV- ‘Jealousy’ in which the Learners did a fun
activity where they mentioned one good quality of the
child whose roll number was next to his.

Grade V- . ‘Jay vs Jay’
After watching the movie, brain storming session was
conducted in the class about ‘what is anger’ and
‘importance of expressing anger in an appropriate
manner’. The Learners made an Anger Bingo as a
reflection activity, where they shared the creative ways
to cope with anger and stress .

School Cinema by LXL Ideas was Activities post movie-screening:

conducted for enhancing Value Based Grade IV: ‘Bookmark Activity’ where they
had to think of one person they may have
education. The learners of Grades IV- fought with or hurt recently and design a
beautiful bookmark and give it to that person.
VIII watched different movies. The Grade V: made a ‘Token Of Appreciation’
for their parents in form of ‘Thankyou
moral sessions were based on Card/bookmark’.
Grade VI: Poster Making on ’Stop
formative discussions and activities Bullying’
Grade VII: “Writing Activity-learners
that aimed at re-affirming life skills and expressed their ability to resolve conflicts and
act maturely.
values. Grade VIII: Learners created their Goal Page
in the order of importance.
The following movies were watched by

the Grades:
Grade IV- ‘Make Peace’.
Grade V- ‘Little Magician’.
Grade VI- ‘Grace’
Grade VII- ‘The Gift’
Grade VIII- ‘Man of the Match’



The following movies were Activities post movie-screening:

watched by the Grades: Grade IV: ‘I Believe In Me’ activity where
Grade IV-‘Believe in yourself’ learners had to ask their friends and family
Grade V- ‘Saving Mr. Green’ . members as to why they believe in them.
Grade VI- ‘Myna and Asterix’ Grade V: Learners of Grade, V wrote about
Grade VII- ‘The Gift’ their immediate goal and action plan to
Grade VIII- ‘Rescued by You’ achieve that goal.
Grade VI: ‘Mad-Ad’ Activity. Learners were
divided into groups and were expected to sell
a product that was available around them .
Grade VII: ‘Act of Kindness’ Learners were
asked express their emotions related to
empathy through various art form.
Grade VIII: ‘Virtual Bring your Pet to
School’. The learners turned on their cameras
and introduced their peers to their pets – dogs,
cats, birds etc .



Learners took part in Plezmo Catalyst
Challenge: App development
Module. The platform enabled the
learners to build various subject
specific Apps through coding. On
successful completion of the course,
learners were also awarded with e-
certificates from Atal Innovation
Mission and Plezmo.

The timeless teachings of Dussehra stay relevant today
and teach us to not be egoistic and to exercise inclusion,
peace, and harmony in the society overlooking caste,
creed or religion. The learners of Grades IV and V
celebrated the special day on Thursday, 22nd October,
along with their mentors. Aptly titled ‘The Ram and
Ravan in Me’, the event kickstarted with beautiful
Shlokas and Aarti.

An entertaining and enjoyable round of ramp-walk
where the learners flaunted their excellent ethnic
costumes was the highlight of the day. They soon
became sombre as the discussion turned to ‘The Ravan
Inside Me’ and they spoke about the shortcomings
they want to get rid off.

The session ended on a beautiful note with students
volunteering to sing bhajans, share stories of
Ramayana, playing music and dancing with their
classmates. The learners pledged to attempt to destroy
their inner demons and celebrate the true meaning of
good over evil



Hindi Diwas was celebrated on the
14th of September, to commemorate the
adoption of Hindi in Devnagari script
as one of the official language in
different Hindi speaking states of India.



“It’s not the load that breaks you down,
it’s the way you carry it” Lou Holtz
Learning to express emotions in a positive
way helps children to develop the skills to
regulate emotions well and when they
learn to manage their emotions in
childhood it leads to positive attitude and
behaviour later in life.

In this context, Counselling & SEN Dept.
conducted interactive sessions with Grade
IV learners. The sessions empowered
learners with an understanding of the
basic emotions and were apprised with
identifying various positive and negative
emotions. Learners were encouraged to
look at the brighter side of the situation
and given an insight about what is under
their control and what is not.

Most of the learners have been using some of the coping mechanisms like gardening,
journaling, learning new skills, reading which was highlighted throughout the sessions.