“The preservation of freedom is not ‘राभआ- A Salute to the Forgotten Legends’
the task of soldiers alone. The whole was an activity conducted for Grade II
learners to pay tribute to the unsung
nation has to be strong.
To rejoice our country's pride, virtues, heroes. Likewise, Grade III learners
cultural richness, diversity and history and presented their research work on national
to pay homage to the sacrifices made by symbols, stamps and currency. The
hoisting of the tri-colour flag and the echo
freedom fighters, the young Lotusians of National Anthem in the school greens
celebrated this glorious day with utmost
zeal and ardour. In an effort to enhance reminded us of the rich cultural heritage of
our country. The celebrations concluded
learners’ knowledge regarding the nation’s with a pledge to uphold our country's
three Armed Forces, Grade I learners were
respect and dignity at all times, and a
encouraged to present themselves as their commitment to be a part of progressive
favourite leaders or freedom fighters.
India, JAI HIND!
“The true goal of action is the composed spellbinding writings about
the value of genuine friendship in their
knowledge of the self.” life. A math-based project called "Krishna
-Lord Krishna Trilogy Story" was prepared by Grade
Janmashtami honours the occasion of Lord Prep. The learners of Grade II staged a
Krishna's birth. Our young Lotusians took unique presentation called "कलयगु के
part in a variety of events to reflect कृ ष्ण" during which they discussed the
on the relevance of His teachings in solutions to several modern-day
contemporary lives. The natkhat learners challenges. Grade III was quick to come
of Grades Pre-Nursery and Nursery up with an assortment of Hindi adjectives
presented themselves as Radha- attributed to Lord Krishna. The activities
Krishna and participated in the making of taught the little Lotusians to live life in
mukut and prasaad. Drawing inspiration the present, practice gratitude and
from His Leelas, learners in Grade I celebrate each day as it comes.
सबसे प्यारी सबसे न्यारी, ह दिं ी से ै ‘Mera Parichay’. Grade Prep learners
म, ह दंि ी cheerfully celebrated the day by learning
Hindi is the ै मारी। and and reciting ‘muhawaras’ as part of the
language of
togetherness
brotherhood. Hindi Diwas was celebrated activity called 'Mann ki Baat, Muhaware
with great pride and vigour in the ke Saath’. A special assembly was also
Primary Block to commemorate the organised, during which learners
adoption of Hindi as the official language presented a ‘Nukkad Natak’ underscoring
of India. To pay tribute to the country’s the message of valuing and embracing
most widely spoken language, learners Hindi. Grade I learners participated in a
across all Grades were engaged in an virtual ‘Jugalbandi’ session, wherein they
array of activities. The significance of recited idioms in Hindi and the parents
Hindi greetings like ‘Namaste’ and deciphered their meaning in English. The
‘Suprabhaat’ was taught to the young learners of Grade II were challenged to
learners of Grade Pre-Nursery. They sang identify the correct Hindi idioms by
Hindi rhymes with great enthusiasm and looking at the given pictures though an
put tilak on their foreheads as ‘Hindi ki activity called ‘मु ािरों का मिचं न’. Grade III
Bindi’ to commemorate the day. Likewise, learners worked together and created a
Grade Nursery learners enjoyed the ‘ ास्य कपिता’. The day witnessed learners
impromptu role play and Hindi stories taking pride in speaking in Hindi and
told by their mentors dressed up as Dadi used the language to bring exuberance to
and Nani. The learners introduced their presentations, which truly
themselves in Hindi during the activity brightened the day.
The most important thing is that we Pentagons’ integrating Math with Art.
are on the right path, and we will not Learners were also shown a presentation
deviate from it, even in the face of ‘Roop Ek, Naam Anek’, which got them
strong temptation to choose acquainted with the various characters of
temporary gains over long-term Ramayana. Grade I students learnt the
benefits. significance of Indian festivals through
educational modules related to Dussehra
Dussehra is a festival that showcases the and created ‘Ravana’. Integration of various
victory of good over evil and marks the subjects like Hindi, Math and Art was
beginning of the festivities. To celebrate depicted by Grade II learners through
the beginning of the festive season, our 'Dashanan shape' activity while they also
young learners were engaged in a variety of learnt facts about Vijayadashami. Grade III
fun-filled activities. Learners of Grade mentors explicated the importance of this
Nursery enjoyed various engaging activities festival with the help of informative videos
like storytelling sessions, making hanuman and class discussions. The underlying
craft and ‘bursting your vices away’. message that no matter how intelligent a
Learners from Grade Prep were apprised person is, his/her pride can become the
about the importance of the festival, reason of his collapse was well-received by
followed by children creating a beautiful the insightful learners.
craft of ‘Maa Durga’ and ‘Toran with
“The lamps are different but the light is the magnificent depiction of ‘Ram Darbar’.
the same “ Furthermore, learners enjoyed the process
of making diyas and were encouraged to
Vanquish darkness with the light of faith is design a paper rocket reusing waste paper,
the essence of Diwali, beautifully conveyed thus underscoring their understanding of
by the glistening rows of clay lamps as they Sustainable Development Goals. Their
illuminate the dark night of Amavasya. The thoughtfulness towards the environment,
festivities lasting five days, pay homage to climatic changes, nature, and compassion
Lord Rama on his glorious victory over towards animals won the hearts of all. The
Ravana and return to the Kingdom of classrooms resonated with laughter and
Ayodhya. The learners of Grades Pre- cheer as learners danced to foot tapping
Nursery-III celebrated the festival with music and savoured delicious treats. Our
tremendous zeal and excitement. They passionate learners further affirmed our
contributed to the festive spirit by dressing belief that one can spread light either by
up in vibrant ethnic attires, preparing being the candle, or by being the mirror
enticing Diwali desserts and being a part of that reflects it.
There is but One God. His name is Truth; visiting the Learning Centre and singing
the glory of Nanak Dev ji while chanting
He is the Creator. ‘Ik Onkar Satnam Wahe Guru’. The
learners were shown videos on the
Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurupurab is important teachings and ‘Five Main
annually celebrated in the month of Pillars of Sikhism’. Class discussions on
November as the Birth Anniversary of the the principles of equality, honesty,
first founding Guru of Sikhism, Guru brotherhood and service for others were
Nanak Dev Ji. On this day, we reminisce facilitated for the learners of Grade Prep.
about his teachings, noble work and Learners were amazed to learn about
ideals for the creation of a peaceful ‘Langar Seva’ where each and every
society. Gurupurab was celebrated by the individual is fed with love and
learners and teachers with great zeal and compassion. Learners also joyfully
fervour. The little learners of Grade Pre- coloured Gurunanak Dev ji’s portrait and
Nursery actively took part in the ‘Nagar took a vow to follow his ideals. The
Kirtan’ and processions held in school celebration was a great opportunity to
premises and were dressed up as ‘Panch understand the real meaning of this
Payaras’. The chanting of ‘Satnam festival and acted as a reminder for all of
Waheguru Simran’ echoed in the school us to imbibe these virtues, which can lead
corridors. A grandparent from the grade to the creation of a harmonious society.
happily volunteered to share and apprise
our young learners with the teachings of
the Guru Granth Sahib. Grade Nursery
learners were seen celebrating the day by
Kirat karo
Naam Jappo
Wannd Chhako
Constitution is a document that is importance of the Indian Parliament,
the vehicle of life, and its spirit is electoral process and voting. The
Preamble of the Constitution was written
always the spirit of age. in Hindi by learners and they were briefed
Constitution Day also known as, about the Portfolios of Cabinet Ministers.
‘Samvidhan Divas’, is celebrated all across It was remarkable to see learners
the country on 26th November to honour enthusiastically research about each
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the cabinet and present role play describing
Indian Constitution. This day was the work they would like to do as
celebrated in our school to create ministers. The activity emphasised on the
awareness and instil a sense of patriotism need of being aware of the rights and
in our learners. Activities were organised duties prescribed in the Indian
for Grade III learners to celebrate this day, Constitution and to abide by them.
wherein they were apprised of the
“Walking in mindfulness brings us peace Director-Principal, Vice-Principals – Ms.
and joy, and makes our life real.” Lotus Ritu Jawa and Ms. Harvinder Kaur,
Valley International School organized teachers, parents and learners walked in
‘Walkathon 2022’ on Wednesday, 21st camaraderie for 3 kilometres spreading
September 2022 to commemorate the the message of love, tolerance, peace and
International Day of Peace. Initiated in harmony. The driven group of 400
2016, this annual event has been an participants ended their walk at the
integral part of the school’s endeavours school premises where refreshing juice
towards spreading the message of peace and water were offered at the Hydration
and harmony. The day began with our Station to quench everyone’s thirst. The
Director- Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra, Walkathon ended with the Ms Malhotra
addressing the gathering. Her warm and lauding the efforts of the School’s
motivating words captivated the Student Council Body. To mark the
audience as she spoke about the importance of the day, an array of
importance of inner peace, which is an engaging activities was conducted across
essential aspect resulting in happy all Grades. A Special Class Assembly was
families and harmony in the society at also conducted by Grade IX, Kamet to
large. This was followed by an underscore the fact that establishing
invigorating choir presentation by our World Peace and Harmony is the need of
talented learners. With balloons the hour, and that without them, political,
released, the walk was flagged off at 6:25 economic, cultural advancement will be
AM from the School Greens. The school’s unachievable.