eMAGAZINE, VOLUME - I Primary Block

Issue
LVG-15/1st Quarter/2021-22

Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push.
A smile. A world of optimism and hope.
A ‘you can do it when things are tough’.

Dear Reader,

We bring to you the first edition of our quarterly e-magazine, Different Strokes, for the
Academic Session 2021-22. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us in ways
we could never have imagined, from unparalleled volume of family time to virtual
schooling to working remotely. These unforeseen changes in the way we live,
combined with ambiguity, can be overwhelming. At such a time, it will be helpful for
all of us to stay positive and remind ourselves that it will not be this way forever. This
is a difficult time, but it is just that — a time.

The past many months have witnessed a constant school-home collaboration with
mentors adopting new methods of educating learners and parents stepping up and
taking charge of their wards’ education. Maintaining regular communication between
school and parents is more important than ever as we navigate these difficult times.
The E-magazine is one of the many earnest efforts by the school to keep the parents
well-informed of the various school events across all Grades and classroom
pedagogies.

This quarter was packed with successful Inter-School Events- LotusMUN,
@Binarybots, special days and innovative activities, which empowered our learners
not only to refine their skills but also helped their young minds imbibe the values of
optimism, compassion and gratitude. Moreover, it is through these activities that we
encourage our learners to push their limits, strive for excellence and evolve as
confident individuals. Events such as Mentor Connect Programme, ‘गुफ्तगू…. between
You and Me’, facilitated a heart-to-heart tête-à-tête, thus paving the way towards
establishing a positive Mentor-Mentee relationship.

We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the parent fraternity for
their passionate involvement and constant trust. We hope you will enjoy cruising
through our learners’ escapades.

Happy Reading!

“Like tiny seeds with potent power to push through tough
ground and become mighty trees, we hold innate reserves of
unimaginable strength and resilience within us.”

My Heartiest Congratulations to the students, parents,
staff and Management of the Lotus Valley Family for
the stellar performance in CBSE Xth & XIIth Board
Examinations. I truly believe in the saying “Never
mould your dreams to fit your limits, mould your limits
to fit your dreams”. The warm and facilitative
environment provides learners with ample
opportunities to grow and maximize their potential and
students’ outstanding result is a testimony of the same.

This pandemic did not only bring us closer to each other, DR. SHAYAMA CHONA
but taught us to be resilient and to love ourselves Padma Shri &
unconditionally. It taught us that the strength to
overcome adversity rests within each one of us and that Padma Bhushan Awardee
nothing is impossible if we believe in our own
efficacy. It is the unconditional love and support given
to each child that brings out their uniqueness and helps
them blossom into graceful lotuses.

The school aptly refers to its members as the ‘Lotus Valley Family’. The management,
students, teachers, parents, housekeepers, guards - everyone is a part of this symbiotic
family, facilitating each other’s development at each step with mutual respect. Lotus Valley
Gurugram has always believed in fostering the right values in its learners, making them an
inseparable part of each child’s mind set. ‘Sewa’ or social service is one of these
fundamental values. No one is more genuine in this world than someone who lightens the
burden of another, especially in times of need like the ones we are witnessing presently.

Nothing makes me happier than to see learners achieve great heights, contribute to
people’s welfare and make their mark on the world. By harnessing the all-round exposure
they receive, our children shoulder the responsibility of building a more inclusive, and
equitable world order. I can say with conviction that the Director-Principal Ms Anita
Malhotra and her team of teachers have worked tirelessly and continue to successfully
transport the institution’s indomitable spirit of boundless learning into the virtual mode. I
am immensely proud to see Lotus Valley uphold its values, soar to new heights and stay true
to its motto “ARISE AWAKE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED”.

With all my love and blessings…

Believe in yourself… Believe in your capacity to do good and great things.
Believe that no storm is so great that you cannot weather it.

I would like to begin by Congratulating our Grade X & XII
learners for their exemplary performance in CBSE Board
Examinations. Their belief in themselves coupled with
hard work and sincere efforts truly surpassed all
limitations and challenges. As we embark on a new
journey in 2021-22, we express our heartfelt gratitude to
the parent fraternity for the immense faith reposed in us.
Recent times have set new norms. From a physical world
we have been pushed into a virtual realm because of the
current COVID-19 situation. However, this has not
deterred us from continuing our tryst with imparting
education and igniting enthusiasm for learning in our
children.

This quarter has been perplexing with some of our Mrs ANITA MALHOTRA
families having gone through unforeseen crisis. In such Director - Principal
testing times, it has become imperative for us to keep our
children positive and to focus on their mental well-being. State & CBSE Awardee

We want to see them stay upbeat, soar to new heights and achieve success in all their
endeavours.

Hard times don’t last forever and every struggle in life only makes us stronger. The skies
may not be blue now, but the fervent hope that a new dawn awaits us cheers our way. We
need to concentrate on the silver lining amidst the thickest and darkest clouds at present
times. We are confident that the clouds of uncertainty will soon be vanquished by the
indefatigable power of the human spirit. Life will get back to normal eventually, but
hopefully, after this experience is over, our lives will include more of appreciation of human
liberty and gratitude to the Almighty.

Moving forward with our sight set on higher goals, let us keep the light of hope, faith and
positivity kindling in our heart and nurture it with love, warmth and respect. We look
forward to hear the laughter of our children ring through and fill the corridors with cheers.
The good times will return and walking into the school will be nothing short of a
celebration!

Wish you all happy and fun-filled days ahead with your loved ones and a Happy 75th
Independence Day!!

ACADEMICS…

➢ AISSCE Grade XII Results
➢ AISSE Grade X Results
➢ Commencement of Academic Session 2021-22
➢ Closure of Virtual Sessions for Summer Break
➢ Bonding Time – Grade Pre-Nursery - III

SCHOLASTIC FEATS…

➢ LOTUS MUN’21 – Redefining the Norm
➢ @Binary Bots 2021 – Inter School IT Fest
➢ @Binary Bots 2021 – Intra School IT Fest

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS…
➢ Best School Delegation Award for GDG: eMUN 2021
➢ Young Achievers – Riyana Singh
➢ National School Online Chess Championship 2021 – Veer Guliani
➢ GEMS STREAM Fest’ 21
➢ India’s Future Tycoons – Season III – Anirudh Rathod & Arnav Garg
➢ Corporate Cracker – Synergy’ 21 – Mayank Kataria
➢ RSFI National Skating Championship
➢ Kamp Nasta Assessment 2021 by CSIR
➢ Hindustan Time Lenovo SmartEd Scholarship: Saanvi Kukreja

CRUISING THE WORLD…

➢ Celebrating International Days

BEYOND CLASSROOMS…
➢ Work Education

➢ Holistic Learning Program
➢You and Me Sessions- Guftagu & Dosti Ke Do Pal
➢ Summer Enrichment Work
➢ ATL – Kidex National All Rounder Championship
➢ Reading Programme
➢ Research Based Activities
➢ Science-a-thon
➢ Eid Celebrations

TEEN VOGUE

Spearheading the Change through Social Initiatives – Ananya Jain

RENDEZVOUS…

➢ New Parents Orientation
➢ Entrée Presentation – Grade Pre- Nursery - III
➢ Virtual Parent Teacher Conference - Grade Pre-Nursery - III
➢ Workshops for Parents

▪ Tender Trails – Grade Pre-Nursery
▪ Stepping Stones – Grade Nursery
▪ Innovative Trails – Grade Prep
▪ Focus Group – Grade I

BRAIN TRAIN

Inter-school Competitions – Grade Pre-Nursery - III

TREADING TOWARDS BIGGER GOALS…

➢ Session with School Counsellors

TRACK & FIELD
➢ International Day of Yoga

➢ Keeping fit with Physical Education and Skill Based Games

NOTICE BOARD

Events Planned for the Next Quarter

YOUNG MINDS AT WORK

Creative Work by Our Learners

FROM THE MAILBOX
➢ Appreciation messages from Parents

CREDITS



The proud learners of Lotus Valley LVIS Management would like to thank the
International School, Gurugram, stood tall to Almighty, the gracious Director- Principal
testify the school motto 'Arise, Awake and Mrs. Anita Malhotra, staff members and
stop not till the goal is reached!' by the beloved parents for being a source of
continuing their splendid journey of constant strength and support to the
comprehensive learning and reaching learners in the challenging times. As our
towards greater glories whilst soaring to young adults stand at the threshold of
newer heights. The average of the school has greener pastures, we wish them the very
been an astounding 92.24% in AISSCE 2020- best in all their future pursuits and pray
2021. 71.9% of our learners scored an that they keep adding new feathers to the
average of 90% and above across the cap of their alma mater.
subjects.





Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram,

is pleased and proud to share highlights 73% of our learners have scored an
average of 90% and above across all
from yet another set of outstanding AISSE subjects. Heartiest Congratulations to
the School Management, the School
results 2020-21. With the blessings of the Patron Dr Shayama Chona, to the
students, their parents and teachers, all
Almighty, under the able guidance and of whom have contributed to this
stupendous success. We wish our
seasoned leadership of our respected learners the very best at every step in
their journey and pray for their
Director-Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra and continued success.

experienced staff, our learners have once

again earned a comprehensive range of

excellent individual scores with a composite

average that epitomizes excellence and hard

work. The School Average is a splendid

92.52% in the 2020-21 grade X

examination.





Under the shadow cast by the COVID-19 Pre-Primary Grades was engaged in
pandemic, learners had to spend the entire activities such as puppet show, magic tricks
academic year 2020-21 away from the along with bonding time activities such as
school campus. However, the learners and Marvellous Me, story time, face yoga and
mentors chose to learn and grow together bingo. Learners from Primary Grades were
by embracing the medium of online similarly engaged in interactive activities
learning wholeheartedly. It was a delight to such as ‘spin the wheel’, ‘this is me’ - an
watch learners strive towards achieving introduction-based game and ‘My
their highest potential with resilience. Promising year 2021’ – an activity meant to
Keeping up the same zeal, the new help learners express the new skills they
academic session 2021-22 too commenced would like to attain this year.The first day
from 5th April 2021 with mentors and culminated with laughter, virtual hugs and
learners committed to continue in the a promise of meeting again the next day to
pursuit of knowledge with uninhibited continue marching onwards to further
vigour. The first day of the academic session expand horizons and accrue novel
was celebrated with a bag full of fun knowledge and skills. ‘The only skill that is
activities across all sections of Grades PN – important today is the zeal to learn new
Grade III. The virtual sessions buzzed with skills’
laughter and giggles, thus indicating a Happy Learning!
positive start. The youngest squad from













‘Laughter is an instant vacation.’ enjoyed playing games such as scavenger

The pandemic has made us all change our hunt and dance-statue. They expressed
plans. One of such changes was the their love for their mothers by creating
preponement of summer holidays. To beautiful cards and also shared their plans
ensure that learners have a wonderful time for Mother’s Day with a lot of excitement.
before the virtual school closes for Learners and mentors chit-chatted,
holidays, mentors planned a gamut of fun- laughed, danced and sang together.
filled activities. Learners from Grades Pre- Everyone loves a vacation. By injecting
Nursery, Nursery and Prep danced, created diverse learning opportunities and a little
craft for their mothers and shared fun into lessons leading up to vacation,
interesting General Knowledge facts. mentors made sure that learners loved
Likewise, learners of Grades I, II and III
those classes right before break too!

“School should be the best party in town”

“Life is a party. Dress for it.”

‘It’s the little conversations that youngest bunch of learners from Pre-
build the relationships and make Primary enjoy chit-chatting and engage in
exciting warm-up exercises that keep them
an impact on each student.’ energized throughout the day. Most
importantly, the feelings of camaraderie
During the ongoing virtual teaching- and warmth are palpable during this time.
learning, Bonding Time has played a major Likewise, the learners of Primary Grades
role in strengthening the bond between are seen participating whole-heartedly in
mentors and learners. In Grades PN-III, the activities such as book reviews, vocabulary
day starts with Bonding Time during which building exercises, reading programme and
learners and mentors pray together and journal writing. Bonding Time has proved
engage in interactive fun activities. It is very fruitful in helps learners to transition
during this time that important social from one part of the day to the next and
interactions take place and help in gets them ready for learning.
developing positive relationships. Our

“TEACHING is the GREATEST act of OPTIMISM.”

“The BEST teachers teach from the HEART, not from the
BOOK.”



“TEACHING is the ONE PROFESSION that creates all other
PROFESSIONS.”

“Education breeds CONFIDENCE. Confidence breeds HOPE.
Hope breeds PEACE.”



In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and an equitable society. Dr. Chona
coupled with the prolonged lockdown, the applauded the vision of our dynamic
lifestyle which we have been familiar with, Principal with whose guidance the school
has become a distant memory. Amidst has grown leaps and bounds keeping the
these challenging times, Lotus Valley aesthetics and core values kindled in every
International School, Gurugram, resolved to child who resolves to become the
organise the 10th edition of LotusMUN: torchbearer of tomorrow. The special guest
LotusMUN ‘21- ‘Redefining the Norm’ on of the day, Mr. Shehzad Poonawala, in his
24th and 25th July 2021 over Zoom. The message inspired learners to adopt global
conference brought together more than thinking in terms of social, intellectual and
300 delegates from 15 schools across Delhi- psychological perspectives. He urged the
NCR region, comprising of 9 Committees, leaders of tomorrow to be discerning and
namely; 1. United Nations General being mindful of the choices they make.
Assembly Agenda, 2. United Nations Every action of theirs should most
Commission on the Status of Women productively contribute in the progress of
Agenda, 3. United Nations Security Council the nation, and in making our country’s
Agenda, 4. Union of European Football presence most prominently felt on the
Association Agenda, 5. Lok Sabha Agenda, global platform. MUN is an interactive
6. Indian War Cabinet Agenda, 7. educational stage in which students
International Organisation of Securities simulate the workings of the many
Commissions Agenda, 8. European organisations, agencies and affiliated
Commission on Ethical Journalism and bodies of the United Nations. Day 1 at
Reporting Agenda; 9. International Press, LotusMUN ‘21 provided opportunities for
with an objective to comprehensively the students to replicate the workings of
analyse details of the problems concerning the UN. Delegates looked at the problems
the international community, and to faced by the international community from
respond impressively by suggesting the perspective of a world leader and
pragmatic solutions. The grand conference offered probable resolutions. The quality
officially opened with a heartwarming and tone of the debates was, at times,
welcome address by the Director-Principal, dramatically different from the "real" UN.
Ms. Anita Malhotra. In her message, ma’am Representatives at the UN, along with the
encouraged learners to have the consular staff, spend months preparing,
determination and passion to create a caucusing behind the scenes, and
global-thinking society, and to revolutionise interacting with other nations before an
the world with their bold, pragmatic and issue is brought to a vote. In this simulation
forward-looking ideas. Our beloved and too, the delegates negotiated with each
most revered school patron, Dr. Shayama other, made use of tactful diplomacy, got
Chona, congratulated Lotus Valley for this into heated debates, and deliberated about
initiative and called on the students to be the prospective solutions, not deviating
the change makers of tomorrow by from the procedures of a General MUN
collectively working towards a sustainable conference.









The second day of LotusMUN’21-
“Redefining the Norm”, began with supreme
verve and vigour to find feasible solutions of tomorrow to raise awareness towards
for the problems at hand. The world leaders issues concerning humanity. Ms. Malhotra
at the United Nations General Assembly humbly stated that the school will share a
wrote working papers to deeply analyse the letter with the Prime Minister Office to brief
issue of intolerance and provide apt him on the commendable initiative of our
solutions for the same, while delegates in leaders of tomorrow, their devotedness and
the United Nations Commission for the avidity that is unparalleled. She also
Status of Women decided to reach a joint mentioned that the school would write to
conclusion over the agenda given. Security the Head Office of UN notifying them about
Council convened to find ways of restoring the same. The special guest of the day,
peace in Myanmar after the coup d'état of eminent lawyer, Ms. Ameeta Duggal
1st February 2021. The Indian politicians in acknowledged the brilliance of every
Lok Sabha discussed the future of India’s delegate. She stated that the world today is
economy post the covid pandemic. divided, and by arguing on behalf of the
Meanwhile, in Indian War Cabinet, countries that face shortage of resources or
government officials took diplomatic and lack cultural motivation or political will; we
military action against the PLA around the are heading towards acquiring a better
McMahon Line. Furthermore, editors-in sense of how to overcome this disparity. Ms.
chief of EU countries congregated in Duggal wrapped up her thoughts by quoting
European Commission on Ethical Journalism our school moto, Arise, awake, and stop not
and Reporting, and framed a mandate for till the goal is reached; and urged the
the release of sensitive information students to don the hat of budding leaders,
regarding governance, trade ties and and resolve to adopt a unified approach
military. In the Union of European Football towards making better policies that would
Association, football clubs agreed to transfer mould the world into a place we would all
funds from the men’s football clubs to the like to live in.MUN is certainly an exciting
women’s; meanwhile, countries in the scholastic activity that rewards every
International Organisation of Securities participant with incomparable confidence
Council, deliberated the implications of and poise. It allows the delegate to be a
short selling and market manipulation confident debater who is affirmative yet
through social media. The Valedictory maintains the grace of a good listener. The
ceremony echoed the sentiments of our platform permits matchless deliberations
beloved Director Principal, Ms. Anita that lead to providing solutions to the
Malhotra, who congratulated every existing concerns across the globe. The
delegate for their extensive research, covid pandemic has led us to redefine our
significant effort and immense ability, and policies and reframe our rule books, and
affirmed that Model United Nations is an that marked the essence of Lotus MUN’21.
exercise in radical empathy and it is
imperative for the leaders

The journey through came to an end after two days
LotusMUN’21- “Redefining the of exhaustive deliberations;
Norm”, metamorphosed every however, the journey of
delegate to a promising leader, learning
ready to take on the world. continues…….!Heartiest
Delegates radiated confidence, congratulations to the
pride, joy and a feeling of WINNERS in the 2 day event.
accomplishment. The event







The IT Club _ Unparalleled DevOps, of Lotus students from schools across Delhi-NCR.
Valley International School, Gurugram, The event opened with a heart-warming
celebrated its maiden Virtual IT Fest, Binary welcome address by our Director Principal,
Bots, on July 31, 2021.The Fest endeavoured Mrs. Anita Malhotra. The zealous
to explore, enliven and ignite young minds contribution by every participant
with the mystic world of Computer Science augmented the truest essence of the event.
and Technology at large! A bouquet of The day was a beautiful amalgamation of
edifying, participative and instructive events informed learning, creativity and passion.
were conceptualized by the Club, and the Our Heartiest Congratulations to the
event received an overwhelming response WINNERS of Binary Bots 2021!!
by way of enthusiastic participation of 400







In today’s digital era, it’s not that we any 1. Grade I activities included presenting

use technology, we actually live a Dream Innovation that could make a
technology! difference to the world or designing a dream
machine on paper. Activities for Grade II

With schools becoming virtual, there has included creation of an ‘Imaginary figure’

been a technological boom as children are using 2D and 3D shapes on a PowerPoint

becoming computer experts at a very young slide and designing their own

age. There are many educational elements Product/Gadget using art and craft materials

of technology that can help children learn. available at home. Grade III learners could

When learners wisely use technology, they either create a ‘Green Robot’ using ‘best out

can definitely reap huge rewards. Keeping in of waste’ or make a design on the assigned

sync with technology-driven learning, our topics using the tools of MS Paint

school organized an Intra-Class Competition application. It was heart-warming to see

- ‘@Binary Bots’ for the learners of Grades I- such an active and enthusiastic participation

III. The competition aimed at providing a from learners across all Grades. Their

platform to learners to showcase their skills innovation and creativity, usage of tools and

in various activities planned under art, relevance of the topics was outstanding and

presentation, innovative thinking and much truly praiseworthy.

more.There were two age-appropriate

activities planned for each Grade, out of Event-Idea Tech
which learners were free to participate in Grade-1

S. No Name of the Section Final Assessment
Participant

1 Riyana Malhotra Flamingoes First

2 Riaan Morris Kingfishers First

3 Vanya Arora Nightingales Second

4 Reyan Gulati Penguins Second

5 Viaan Gupta Flamingoes Second

6 Sanay Jain Nightingales Third

Event-Idea Tech
Grade-1

S. No Name of the Section Final Assessment
Participant

7 Divit Arora Kingfishers Third

8 Drihaana Reddy Nightingales Third

9 Ivan kaushik Penguins Special Mention

10 Avyaan Kota Flamingoes Special Mention

11 Nishka Sareen Flamingoes Special Mention

12 Anahita Malik Flamingoes Participation
13 Aashvath Chauhan Hummingbirds Participation

14 Rabjot Singh Falcons Participation
Participation
15 Nirupam Das Flamingoes

16 Sharanya Tikia Flamingoes Participation

17 Priyanshu Rustagi Kingfishers Participation

18 Atharv Bansal Flamingoes Participation

19 Aadvik Sardana Penguins Participation

Event-My Dream Machine
Grade-1

S. No Name of the Participant Section Final Assessment

1 Ashka Jain Falcons First

2 Arnav Rajani Kingfishers Second

3 Vedant Singh Nightingales Third

4 Pavika Sharma Penguins Third

5 Prakhar Tewari Nightingales Special Mention

6 Nia Aggarwal Falcons Participation
Participation
7 Anav Singh Falcons Participation
Participation
8 Myra Arora Flamingoes Participation

9 Sanvi Sharma Penguins

10 Surya Sharma Penguins

Event-Shape Junkie
Grade- 2

S. No Name of the Participant Section Final Assessment
1 Simar Singh Bulbuls First
2 Siyaan Tahiliani Robins
Second
3 Vihaan Mehta Robins Third
4 Paarth Singla Macaws Special Mention
5 Anvita Gupta Robins Participation
6 Bani Sethee Robins Participation
7 Shriya Jain Robins Participation

Event-Desinology Final Assessment
Grade- 2 First

S. No Name of the Participant Section Second
Second
1 Navya Gupta Parrots
2 Hitarth Bohra Bulbuls

3 Hriday Mandowra Bulbuls

Event- Robo Renew
Grade-3

S. No Name of the Participant Section Final Assessment
First
1 Shtakshi Agnihotri Peacocks
Second
2 Yuvaan Chawla Hornbills Third
Special Mention
3 Rishaan Gupta Skylarks Special Mention
Participation
4 Yuvaan Ranjan Hornbills Participation
Participation
5 Ivana Agarwal Cuckoos Participation

6 Aaradhya Jain Skylarks
7 Toshannie Sumit Setia Cuckoos
8 Saanvi Sachdeva Peacocks
9 Ahana Datta Cuckoos

Event- Artsy-Fun
Grade-3

S. No Name of the Participant Section Final Assessment
1 Arush Jhaamb Pelicans First
2 Arthak Shukla Hornbills
3 Kriyaansh Chhabra Skylarks Second
4 Pratha Vohra Hornbills Third
5 Rabani Singh Parakeets Special Mention
6 Leysha Malik Pelicans Special Mention
7 Shaurya Chadha Parakeets Participation
8 Maahir Mehta Pelicans Participation
9 Satwik Gupta Skylarks Participation
10 Saira Daniel Cuckoos Participation
11 Suveena Jain Peacocks Participation
12 Samaira Misra Skylarks Participation
13 Avni Mittal Pelicans Participation
14 Krisha Singla Hornbills Participation
15 Dhruv Babbar Cuckoos Participation
16 Adhrit Chakraborty Peacocks Participation
17 Lavishka Malik Parakeets Participation
18 Azalea Chellani Cuckoos Participation
19 Aarna Negi Cuckoos Participation
Partcipation

First Position
Riyana Malhotra - I Flamingoes

First Position
Riaan Morris - I Kingfishers

Second Position
Vanya Arora - I Nightingales