‘The smallest act of kindness is worth and attractive stalls. The enthusiastic
more than the greatest intention.’ learners were seen shuttling from one
stall to another, while also learning the
To create awareness and enable the less life skills of buying and selling in the
privileged become integrated, process. Students from Tamana School
independent and inclusive members of were an integral part of the Mela. Their
the society; the school organized its stall was most certainly the highlight of
annual event, Seva Mela – ‘Learning & the event, offering items such as stoles,
Earning for a cause’ on 14th November, coasters, mats, bags and accessories
2022. The event sparked the spirit of created by the specially-abled students.
service as enthusiastic parents, children Seva Mela was a heartwarming
and teachers came together in huge experience for all as the volunteers
numbers to show their support towards worked earnestly and donated their
the noble cause. The event was a huge proceedings to the NGO-TAMANA. As
success, not only in generating earnings someone has rightly remarked, “We make
to support the less privileged but also in a living by what we get, but we make a life
instilling values and empathy in our by what we give”, Seva Mela was indeed
learners. It was a delight to see School one such opportunity.
Greens beautifully lined with colourful
Life is a race, let us live it with our own pace
“One person can make a difference IX-XIIth participated enthusiastically by
baking brownies, cakes, muffins etc. The
and everyone should try.”
trainees of IV-VIII Mother Teresa club
Goonj NGO envisions to grow in order to prepared a wonderful song for the
alleviate poverty and enhance the dignity
of the underprivileged people. inauguration of the Goonj ki Gullak on 5th
Contributing to this initiative, Mother August,2022 along with preparing
Teresa Club (IX & X) organized BAKE posters to spread awareness about to
SALE on 04th & 05th August, 2022 for the help more people and bridge the gaps
middle wing learners based on the theme between rural and urban schools’
Goonj ki Gullak : Goonj Collective Drive children.
for the month of August. Volunteers from
“Guru” Teachers’ Health Assessment the field of Cardiology, Internal Medicine,
Camp organized by Medanta- The Dermatology, Dentistry, Optometry,
Medicity Health & wellbeing of staff Pulmonology, Ayurveda provided
members need to be a high focus point consultation to the Mentors. Besides
for a Healthy and Happy Institute. Taking consultation, the camp offered Dental
this thought forward, the School screening, Pulmonary Function and
Management and the Director-Principal Vision test and Bone Mineral Density test
of Lotus Valley International School with on-the- spot results along with a
invited Medanta to set up a health camp Cholesterol check. It was a pleasant
exclusively for the faculty members. The experience for 125 staff members who
“Guru” Teachers’ Health Assessment availed the facility and were well
Camp was organised on Saturday, 19th received by the service-oriented staff of
November, 2022 and brought together Medanta. The day ended with gratitude
seven specialties, five different tests and in the hearts of staff members for the
a host of consultations and screenings thoughtful gesture in bringing these
covering the entire gamut of health and health services on a platter coupled with
lifestyle markers. Eminent Doctors from excellent facilities provided by Medanta.
‘Safety isn’t expensive, it’s sessions for Grades I-III learners. The
priceless’ sessions aimed at making learners self-
reliant by encouraging them to use the
Children's emotional, social and physical power of saying ‘NO’ in situations that are
development has always been of beyond their comfort level. The learners
paramount importance to us. We believe were further made aware about adults
that it is vital to teach our children about who can be entrusted to be a part of their
body safety and empower them with skills ‘Safety Circle’. The session gave learners
to protect themselves. Keeping this in the confidence to deal with a variety of
mind, the school’s Counselling and SEN situations, which was further strengthened
department conducted Group Counselling through enactments and pretend plays.
You are just as
happy as you make
up your mind
Time
together
as a
family is
a gift
Verdure gardens, happy sunshine, sport activities like zip-lining, commando
crawl, ropeway way walks to
good music and great company is participating in traditional visual and
all that is needed to refresh and performing art forms, each mentor
looked busier and engaged than the
unwind.
The School Management and Director- other. The day concluded with memories
Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra thoughtfully galore and loads of pictures clicked, each
organised a rejuvenating trip to one wanting to capture as much as
Surajgarh Farms on 26th November 2022 possible, to reminisce later and revisit
for the Faculty Members of Lotus Valley the cherished moments spent together.
family. The farm, a cultural blend of Cheerful atmosphere and
Haryana and Rajasthan, offered a variety happy places,
of savouring snacks and organic, fresh
and authentic food. The day was packed Picnic creates memories with
with enthusiasm, rejoicing and high joyful faces!
energy. From enjoying the adventure
Arjun Mittal and Advik Mehta of Grade IX – Kanchenjunga
“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in
the attainment, full effort is full
victory.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Arjun Mittal and Advik Mehta of
Grade IX Kanchenjunga of Lotus
Valley International School, Gurgaon
undertook a SEWA Project in July
2022 for supporting the
underprivileged children by
collecting books and donating them
to the NGO-GOONJ. This altruistic
effort spanned over a period of 2
weeks.
It commenced as a video call
between two friends who aspired to
stand out of the crowd and
developed into a motivating drive
that inspired hundreds to donate a
mind-boggling number of books.
Majority of the 86Kgs were targeted
to be based on academic curriculum
for supporting the knowledge
enhancement of the deprived yet
aspiring students. Arjun and Advik
circulated emails, a video and text
messages to all the residents with a
final objective to spread the wings of
kindness in the hearts of all. While
the initial response was slow, Arjun
and Advik did not lose heart and
continued to pursue everyone, so as
to garner a maximum number of
books.
"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a destroys peace’ gave an opportunity to
monthly process, gradually the learners of Grade Prep to understand
changing opinions, slowly eroding the ways to practice this virtue in their
old barriers, quietly building new daily lives. Likewise, the learners of
Grade I were encouraged to promote
structure.” peace by respecting diversity through the
activity ‘We are One’. Grade-II and Grade-
The International Day of Peace is observed III learners further enhanced their
around the world on 21st September to understanding of this special day through
strengthen the ideals of peace. Our school the activity ‘Peace Makers and Peace
recognizes and acknowledges the Breakers’ and ‘I feel at peace…’
importance of peace not just in the world respectively. The activities helped
but within oneself too. Accordingly, the learners appreciate the importance of
tiny tots of Grade Pre-Nursery were being more patient and compassionate.
engaged in creating a dove craft followed Life is better in a world where peace
by a ‘Maun Vrat’ to feel the peace within. exists and the International Day of Peace
Grade Nursery learners were involved in served as an inspiring reminder of what
a purposeful discussion where they we can create together. Let us work in
expressed what peace means to them. unison to make this world a better and a
The activity ‘What brings peace and what more peaceful place to live.
‘Stop Food Loss and Waste for People this crucial issue through an elaborate
and Planet’ presentation showing the facts about the
journey of food from ‘Farm to Plate’.
We believe that it is vital to sensitize our Clipping from the epic ‘Mahabharata’
learners at a young age about ways of taught learners of Grade 3 to be grateful
curbing wastage of food. To imbue this for the kind of food available to them,
thought, our learners were given an followed by a discussion motivating them
exposure to a variety of activities that were about how their little contribution can gift
organized across all Grades of the Primary a smile and help in bringing about a
Wing. Learners of Grade 1 learnt about the change. Grade 2 and 3 learners further
problem of food wastage through illustrated their understanding through a
educational videos and were engaged in poster-making activity. These joyful
‘The Food Warrior’ activity, which gave activities inspired learners to take steps
them an insight into ways of optimum towards making the world a better place.
utilization of food and minimizing waste.
Learners of Grade 2 were elucidated about
“What children need most are the Blessings’- a storytelling session by
grandparents, which was followed by
essentials that grandparents provide in everyone engaging in creating Dussehra
abundance. They give unconditional craft and dancing. Similarly, the learners of
love, kindness, patience, humour, Grade Nursery made their love for their
grandparents evident by indulging in the
comfort, lessons in life. And, most ‘Twinning with our twinkling stars’ activity.
importantly, cookies.” The grandparents showered their blessings
The elderly play a vital role in our society. on children by singing songs, sharing their
They strengthen young generations by life experiences and dancing with them.
sharing their life experiences and imbibing ‘Glorious Innings’ was an activity conducted
values in them. Their unconditional love by Grade Prep wherein mentors spoke
and wisdom makes them the living golden about the role and importance of the
treasures. To inculcate respect for the elderly in our lives. The session concluded
elderly amongst our learners, the school with a beautiful activity integrated with
celebrated International Day of Older Math - ‘Wisdom Aperture’ wherein learners
Persons on October 10th. The learners of created personalized cards for their
Grade Pre-Nursery celebrated this Special grandparents by making different patterns
Day through an activity ‘Countless using scissors on an origami sheet.