Our School Director-Principal, Mrs. Anita Malhotra was bestowed with yet another award- OUTSTANDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARD for her exceptional contribution and selfless service to the Education industry by EGN Education (Education Growth Network) a platform to recognise the contribution of our educators and honouring the Education Heroes, whose character, spirit and energy shape the destiny of nations. Their intellectual abilities inspire generations and achieve the goals of parity, social justice and excellence. OUTSTANDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARD By EGN India Education Awards 2023
Heartiest Congratulations! The Director-Principal of ‘Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram' was felicitated yet again at the Education Leaders Conclave & Awards 2023 for Excellent Contribution in School Education on 21st April 2023. EXCELLENT CONTRIBUTION IN SCHOOL EDUCATION by Education Leaders Conclave & Awards 2023
We take pride in introducing yet another enigmatic author from our school, Siyona Bakshi. Siyona has taken a fancy to books from a very early age. However, books are not her only friends; she is also a classical dancer and loves to play the keyboard. With a voracious appetite for reading, Siyona has explored various genres. Needless to say, when she was provided an opportunity to present her own creation on BriBooks, she penned down a remarkable book that weaves together the magic of fiction with essential life lessons. Within the captivating pages of her book, ‘Flavours within Us’ lie two enchanting stories, carefully crafted to uplift and ignite the hearts and minds of its young readers. We congratulate Siyona on her achievement and eagerly look forward to more from the budding author. BUDDING AUTHOR Siyona Bakshi, Grade IX Kamet
Congratulations to our aspiring author Shivangi Talwar of Grade IX -Nilgiris for publication of yet another work of fiction, Black Dahlia. Shivangi's book indeed is a corroboration of her creativity, hard work and commitment. An avid reader, polyglot and an artist, Shivangi has many roles to her credit. She has won the Shining Star Author Certificate, Most Popular Author in School Certificate and several other recognitions from BriBooks. Black Dahlia unfurls the story of Miller siblings. The symbol of elegance and perfection, Black Dahlia subverts the narrative with its epiphanic revelations. Undoubtedly, the book has accomplished its aim and will captivate the readers with its twists and turns. The Lotus Valley community is proud of Shivangi's achievements and wishes her the best for future endeavours! BUDDING AUTHOR Shivangi Talwar, Grade IX Nilgiris
‘There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.’ At Lotus Valley International School, it has been our consistent endeavour to inculcate the habit of reading in our young learners. We believe that through reading, children learn about people, places and events outside their own experience. They are exposed to ways of life, ideas and beliefs about the world. Moreover, reading a variety of genres enables them to learn text structures and language that they can then transfer to their own writing. We are, therefore, immensely pleased to share that our budding writer, Rabjot Singh Guliani of Grade III Cuckoos has made us proud with the publication of his second book – ‘Talking Gadgets’. Rabjot had published his first book on Idioms when he was in Grade I. His new comic book revolves around every child’s fantasy and brings gadgets to life. Along with adding humour to the story, the talking gadgets also emphasize upon the importance of family time. The book is a must-read book for all age groups and is beautifully illustrated. We heartily congratulate Rabjot for his accomplishments and wish him good luck in his future endeavours! BUDDING AUTHOR Rabjot Singh Guliani, Grade III Cuckoos
“I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” – J.K. Rowling Lotus Valley congratulates Naisha Sawhney of Grade IX Shivaliks on publishing her first novel “The Escape Game”, belonging to the Science Fiction genre. A captivating novel with enough suspense and unexpected twists, it will keep the readers hooked to the novel till the last page. An avid reader from a very young age, Naisha has blossomed into a natural and talented storyteller. A big welldone to Naisha for her accomplishments and best wishes for her future endeavours. BUDDING AUTHOR Naisha Sawhney, Grade IX Shivaliks
Writing is an important part of our daily lives. With the help of simple and intersting activities, we help our learners to develop writing skills at an early age. By doing so, we hope to contribute to their future success as students and as adults while teaching them how to express themselves. We also endeavour to inculcate the habit of reading in our young learners as we firmly believe that books are one of the best sources to provide inspiration, thoughts as well as reflection to the young minds. Parinika, a learner of Grade 2 Parrots, loves to read and books take her into her own world of fantasy. She awaits bedtime story time with her father. A beautiful unicorn diary gifted by her aunt brought out the writer in her when she started maintaining her diary at the age of 6. Her zeal for writing was further noticed and encouraged by her Grade I Class Mentor, Ms. Shivani Suneja. Consequently, she published not one but two different books. Her brother helped her with the editing and selection of illustrations. Her book titled Princess Unica is about a brave princess named Unica who loves her family and would take all possible measures to protect them. But this time the problem is bigger than Unica had ever imagined. Will she be able to save her family? The Attack is yet another imagination of hers, where a family of dolls is attacked by monsters and their hiding place is also compromised. What will happen to the dolls now? Both the books are well paced and a must read. We heartily congratulate Parinika for her accomplishments and look forward to her next book. BUDDING AUTHOR Parinika, Grade II Parrots The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Congratulations to Ayanna Vaidya, the young author from Grade X Well-done Ayanna Vaidya, the young author from Grade X Monarch. Her book "Exploring the World" is an endeavour driven by her passion for travelling and visiting various countries. Ayanna says, " My goal in writing this book is to share with readers the beauty of different cultures, landscapes, cuisines, and lifestyles from around the world. I want to inspire people to step outside their comfort zone and explore what's out there beyond their own backyard. Through this book, I hope that more people will come away with a greater appreciation for our diverse planet – its places as well as its peoples – so that we can all strive towards a better understanding of each other in order to make our world even more beautiful than it already is!“ We wish her the best in the days ahead! BUDDING AUTHOR Ayanna Vaidya, Grade X Monarch
Our Young and Versatile Authors The ability to use words, to shape an imagined reality is the best way to work with heart and dedication. At Lotus Valley International School, we provide numerous opportunities to develop children’s literary skills as they are one of the strongest indicators of a child’s future achievements. To tingle and amplify the ingenuity of our young learners, the school forges and fosters a robust reading culture. We believe when learners read extensively, they become better writers. Reading a variety of genres helps them learn text structures and language that they can then transfer to their own writing. It, therefore, gives us immense pleasure to present the first books authored by our zealous leaners – Vanshika Gupta and Aashvi Rao Sharma. Vanshika Gupta, an articulate learner of Grade IV Gulmohars believes reading is quintessential as it provides an opportunity to seek and rise above the ordinary while being a road map to countless adventures. Her first book entitled ‘Growing up with Cheeka and Peeka’ is a tale of two mischievous little naughty cats and their experiences, which bring to fore important life lessons and moral values. Another talented young author, Aashvi Rao Sharma of Grade IV Ashokas, has sported a relentless love for reading books and enjoys exploring books from different genres. She believes that reading and writing books has helped her gain selfconfidence and ability to express herself more clearly. Her book titled ‘Story of Two Friends’ is based on her personal experience, when her childhood friend had to relocate to another country with her parents. However, the two little girls were pleasantly surprised when they soon realized that distance doesn't matter when the roots of friendship are strong enough. Both the books with eyecatching illustrations are well paced and a must read. We heartily congratulate Vanshika and Aashvi for their accomplishments and look forward to their future works! BUDDING AUTHORS Vanshika Gupta and Aashvi Rao Sharma, Grade IV
"Books are uniquely portable magic". ~ Stephen King We Congratulate Aarav Khandpur of Grade VI Sutlej on publishing his first Science Fiction Novel "Time Travelling Albert ". In 2050, when an invention goes wrong in San Francisco, the city is captured, resulting in a lot of destruction and chaos. A boy named Albert and his Mom, Sarah, take matters into their own hands, and set out to save the world. The book is an exciting adventure story with a mix of Science fiction and Time travel elements, perfect for readers who enjoy stories with unexpected twists and turns. We wish Aarav good luck in his future endeavours and wish to see him fulfill his dream of becoming a well-known novelist. BUDDING AUTHOR Aarav Khandpur, Grade VI Sutlej Reading is the gateway skill that makes all the other learnings possible.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” -Stephen King It gives us immense pride to share the Budding author of Grade VI Ganges, 'Ishika Aggarwal’, who has written a captivating book ‘Hunt for the Magic Pearl’. It is a magical book about four siblings named Ella, Merry, Rosy and Pearly who found a magical key in a bright cave of Shimla. We appreciate Ishika for her creative writing skills as she presented a well-sequenced, creative and mysterious story. BUDDING AUTHOR Ishika Agarwal, Grade VI Ganges The harder is to win, the better you get at every step
‘Self-belief and hard work will always win you success’ Ivana Agarwal scored full marks and secured All India Rank 7 in National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) 2023 conducted by Unified Council. She won a gold medal, certificate of outstanding performance, cash prize of INR 2000 and a gift voucher of INR 1198 for her stupendous performance. The exam is a composite paper consisting of Science, Maths and Critical Thinking and it assesses the conceptual understanding of the learners. Lakhs of students participated in the Olympiad across the nation and Ivana came out with flying colours. Heartiest Congratulations! We wish that you continue this journey of excellence. We are proud of your achievements. NSTSE OLYMPIAD 2023 Young Achiever Ivana Agarwal, Grade V Maples “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will”.
“Winning isn’t getting ahead of others, it is getting ahead of yourself.” Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon, under the able guidance of our Director-Principal, Mrs Anita Malhotra facilitated the Hindi Olympiad on 8 October 2022. This was coveted by the prestigious Hindi Vikas Manch, Delhi. With immense diligence and zeal learners from grades I-X, participated in the Olympiad examination which evaluated their conceptual knowledge. They were assessed on, vocabulary, grammar, subject proficiency along with knowledge of eminent literary figures of Hindi Language. It was gratifying to see the glorious results, and once again the Lotusians made the school proud. Dhruv Babbar, secured the 2nd Position at the International Level and was honored with a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 3100. 17 Gold Medals, 31 silver Medals and 9 Bronze medals were awarded to our learners. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential. These are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence” LAURELS IN HINDI OLYMPIAD
PESAC Entertainment Pvt Ltd., in association with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, had organised the 10th All India Dance Competition in Noida on the 20th and 21st of April 2023. Tamanna Anand, learner of Grade VII Ravi, participated in the ‘Junior Solo Kathak Category’ and bagged the third position. We congratulate Tamanna and wish her all the best in all future endeavours. ALL INDIA DANCE COMPETITION Tamanna Anand, Grade VII Ravi
“ Hard work, perseverance and optimism are the keys to a successful life and a bright future for students.” Notably talented and accomplished, Anav Shah of Grade X Fuji was announced as one of the leading quizzers of the week in the month of March by Hindustan Times School in its Quizverse section. Anav has been rewarded with an Amazon Voucher for his outstanding performance in the quizzing challenges.The theme based quizzes not only reinforced his logical ability, but also nourished his persuasive and critical thinking skills. Keep believing in yourself and you will surely achieve each of your goals. Wishing you good luck for all your future endeavours! HINDUSTAN TIMES QUIZVERSE SECTION Anav Shah, Grade X Fuji
Splendid performance by the Lotusians at the National Level in KAMP-NASTA2022 Lotus Valley heartily congratulates its learners for their splendid performance in KAMP-NASTA Assessment 2022 by CSIR in the Third consecutive year. Following learners were applauded by KAMP as Junior Scientists for achieving the remarkable feat at National Level in KAMP-NASTA, Knowledge Assessment and Mapping Platform, National Assessment for Scientific Temperament & Aptitude - NASTA 2022, conducted on 19 Jan & 20 Jan 2023.Learners were felicitated by the KAMP team during the felicitation Ceremony held on 13th July 2023. 1. Rachit Rustagi-(Grade-6) National Topper 2. Vidhi Vashisth - (Grade-9) National Topper 3. Jivitesh Verma-(Grade-8) State Topper, Critical Thinker Award 4. Ambar Vashisth - (Grade-6) District Topper, Medal of Excellence This remarkable result is a testament to schools’ dedication to excellence in boosting Scientific temperament amongst students which plays a vital role in encouraging the next generation of scholars. KAMP-NASTA ASSESSMENT: CSIR INITIATIVE 2022
Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence-is the key to unlocking our potential. Our school consistently strives to provide learners with opportunities to exhibit their talent and to realize their full potential, both in academics as well as sports. Accordingly, the participation of learners in trials for National InterDistrict Skating Championship was facilitated by the school. The trials were held in Baliawas, Gurugram on 3rd & 4th April’2023. We take immense pride in sharing that our learners, Sara Narula from Grade I Falcons and Agastya Singh Negi from Grade II Kiwis have qualified in 2 & 3 Laps and 500+D categories respectively. While Sara secured First position in both 2 and 3 Laps categories, Agastya stood third in the 500 + D category. They will represent Lotus Valley in the 1st National Inter District Roller Skating Championship scheduled to be held at Mohali from 27th April’2023 onwards. We wish both of them good luck for the forthcoming Championship. 1 st National Inter-District Roller Skating Championship 2023 1 st National Inter-District Roller Skating Championship 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS Skating & Badminton Championship ‘Winning means you are willing to go longer, work harder and give more than anyone else.’ Over the years, the role of education has witnessed a paradigm shift as we have seen its evolution - from focus on a narrow sliver of a child’s cognitive growth and development, to shaping them into multidimensional whole beings with strong identity, emotional understanding and overall well-being. Accordingly, we endeavour to empower learners to discover their uniqueness and provide them with opportunities to enhance their skills. Constant efforts are also made to provide ample openings to learners to participate in a range of sports activities. The following learners proved their grit and brought laurels to the school in various sports events: S.No Month Name of the event/ Host Event Name of the participant Grade / Section Achievements 1. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Sara Narula Grade I – Falcons Gold 2. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Tiara Gupta Grade II - Robins Silver 3. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Vanya Malhotra Grade II - Robins Silver 4. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Aarav Gupta Grade II - Robins Bronze 5. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Akshara Raj Grade IIISkylarks Silver 6. 22nd April 2023 2 nd National Fitness Ride Skating Championship YLSC Club, Baliawas 200 meters Anav Singh Grade IIICuckoos Bronze 7. 27th April 2023- 2 nd May 2023 1 st National Inter- District Skating Championship Mohali, Chandigarh Under 7 (1 Lap) Sara Narula Grade I – Falcons Bronze 8. 27th April 2023- 2 nd May 2023 1 st National Inter- District Skating Championship Mohali, Chandigarh Under 11 (Inline Hockey) Hitarth Gangwani Grade IIIPigeons Bronze 9. 27th – 31st May 2023 Gurgaon District Badminton Championship Rackonnet Badminton Pinnacle Badminton Arena Under 9 Boys Aryan Mechu Grade IIIHornbills Gold
Aryav Mathur- X Fuji Aryav Mathur of Grade X Fuji and his team won the Champion's Award (Overseas) at the First Lego Robotics Championship held on 1st of April 2023 in Singapore. Aryav's team were adjudged champions on the basis on Robot Performance, Robot Design, Project Innovation and Core Values. Aryav has been passionate about Lego and Robotics since he was 7 years old. He kick started his First Lego League (FLL) journey in 2019 when his team earned 5th place in North India. This was followed by a win in Turkey in 2019 and North India Champion's Award in 2020. He plans to continue with his passion for Robotics and Aviation. LEGO ROBOTICS CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulation to Sanay Jain on Achieving Black Belt. We take pride in sharing that Sanay Jain, a learner of Grade 3 Pigeons, has achieved Black Belt at the young age of 7.5 years. Sanay had started learning karate at the age of 4 years and has been going through rigorous training since then. It takes 12 tests across several belt categories to achieve Black Belt and Sanay passed all these tests in the first go. Sanay was the youngest to appear in the Black Belt test in the 2-day Karate camp organized recently by Sensei Rajeev Sinha (Life President at World Fudokan Federation - WFF and CMD at Ultimate Karate League) and cleared it as well. As per Sensei Rajeev Sinha – “Sanay is a combat fighter and has great fighting spirit imbedded in him and should continue to pursue the sport in the long run”. Even during COVID times, Sanay practiced regularly through video calls and made sure to cover up by extra practice at home. During the last 3 years, Sanay has participated and won medals in multiple tournaments across NCR like All India President Karate Cup and Delhi CR Karate Cup. Sanay is an avid reader and plays Chess as well as Football. He has participated in many district and state level tournaments. BLACK BELT TEST Sanay Jain, Grade III Pigeons
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ENTRÉE PROGRAM 2023-24 Grades Pre Nursery - III ENTRÉE PROGRAM 2023-24 Grades Pre Nursery - III ‘Develop a passion for Learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow’- Anthony J. D’ Angelo As another year of hard work, creativity and determination have come to fruition and we embark on a new journey of erudition, we aim to grow further and strive to deliver the best with our learners. Keeping in mind the ethos of the school and the centre points that enable us to move towards a common goal, the Entrée Programme 2023-24 was organised on Friday 24th and Tuesday 28th March ’23 for the Pre-primary and Primary Grades respectively. The session began with Director-Principal ma’am, Ms. Anita Malhotra’s congratulatory message and the most treasured words of wisdom for all the parents. The Class Teachers of respective Grades took parents through the journey of this esteemed institutions’ growth and all excitement and learning that is in-store for our learners in the year ahead. The highlight of the program was the active participation of children graduating to the next grade as they elucidated and even enacted their journey of Joyful Learning in the previous grade and the seamless transition to the next grade with various techniques and pedagogies used for imparting concepts. The sessions were interactive and the question-answer round at the end left the parents reassured and helped them understand the criticality of their role and involvement in their ward’s growth and development. We hope that this important journey of education that we undertake to prepare our children for life with parents as partners will prove to be productive, rewarding and help our learners reach their fullest potential by creating new horizons of success.
PARENT PARTICIPATION PROGRAM Grades I & II “When parents and teachers work together, children thrive.” The school strongly believes in the value of broadening horizons and actively engaging parents through its Parent Participation Programme. Recognizing parents as integral to the school's ecosystem, a strong bond between parents and the school enriches the overall teaching and learning experience. Through this initiative, parents have a platform to share their knowledge and life experiences, empowering learners to become responsible and confident individuals. As part of this philosophy, Grade I organized a special event on World Earth Day, focusing on environmental protection. One of the parents, Ms. Sakshi Garg, actively participated and captivated young minds by sharing an inspiring story. The story encouraged learners to make small changes in their daily lives to contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet. During the event, Ms. Garg also introduced the concept of a "Creative Wastebin for my Car," which motivated learners to create their own waste bins and commit to avoiding littering while traveling. Additionally, Ms. Garg demonstrated how to make playdough using basic kitchen ingredients, fostering creativity and environmental consciousness among the children. Similarly, Grade II had the privilege of hosting Dr. Manisha Yadav, an Orthodontist. Dr. Yadav conducted an informative session on the importance of oral hygiene and dental care. She highlighted the significance of brushing teeth twice daily for maintaining healthy teeth and gums and engaged the learners by introducing different dental tools used by dentists. This hands-on experience allowed the learners to better understand dental care practices. Through involving expert parents in various fields, the school ensures that learners receive comprehensive knowledge and practical insights that go beyond traditional classroom learning. This approach fosters the development of well-rounded individuals who are environmentally conscious and equipped with essential life skills.
Session on Creative Wastebin for My Car Ms. Sakshi Garg At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents. Grade I
Session on Importance of Oral Hygiene and Dental Care Dr. Manisha Yadav Grade II
Individually, we are one drop, Together we are an ocean !!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Grades I - III ’Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success’’. We firmly uphold the belief that an effective parent-teacher communication lays a strong foundation for the holistic development of learners. Accordingly, the first ParentTeacher Conference for the Academic Session 2023-24 was organized on 6 th May and 20th May for the learners of Grade I - III and PN-Prep respectively. During the meeting, the mentors began by discussing the learners' journey in the new grade and shared various experiences that ultimately helped them settle in their new surroundings. This was followed by a close interaction, which focused on the development of learners and finding effective solutions to the challenges they encountered. The rendezvous was a twoway communiqué that not only allowed parents to gain an insight into their child's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement but also provided teachers with the opportunity to address any specific concerns or needs. The PTC was a positive interaction, which assured parents of the smooth transitioning of learning from the previous grade to the new grade. As the meeting came to a close, the mentors and parents felt a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. The discussions had been fruitful, and plans had been laid out to help each learner achieve future goals. The parents were appreciative of the school's efforts in nurturing their children's potential and providing them with opportunities to flourish academically and personally.
FOCUS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS Grades Pre Nursery - I “In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” Collaboration between parents and teachers is indeed crucial for the success of any school and the well-being of the children. When parents and teachers work together as a team, they create a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters optimal learning and development for the learners. Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram strongly believes in this principle and takes earnest initiatives to involve parents in their children's education through collaborative learning opportunities. To further this aim, Focus Workshops were organized for parents of Pre-Nursery to Grade I on 13th May, 2023. The main goal of this workshop was to align teaching and learning approaches and equip parents with essential information to actively support their children's education. By implementing consistent teaching methods and learning techniques both at school and home, the workshop aimed to strengthen the bond between mentors and parents and ultimately lead to improved outcomes for the children. The parents enthusiastically participated in the workshops and fully immersed themselves in the activities, gaining a better understanding of their little learners' experiences. The session also included a question-and-answer segment, where any remaining doubts were addressed, ensuring a better understanding and collaboration between the parents and teachers.
STEPPING STONES WORKSHOP Grades Pre Nursery & Nursery
INNOVATIVE TRAILS WORKSHOP Grade Prep
FOCUS WORKSHOP Grade I