e-MAGAZINE Primary School August - November (YEAR 2022-23)

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Commfluence 2022
Market Kshetra – Embrace the Uncertainty’

Session On Digital Marketing

Grades XI & XII

Prof Anil Agarwal -faculty University of This session was designed for students from
Arizona conducted a session on “Digital different academic backgrounds and aimed
Marketing” for the learners of Grades to provide them with information on the
XI and XII. Prof Anil Agarwal is an subject and its application in the current
accomplished executive with 36 years world. The University of Arizona is ranked in
of domestic and international the Top 100 Best Global Universities by U.S
experience in operations, profit & loss, News and World Report
and senior management at companies
including XEROX, Sharp Business
Systems, and Rinchem Corporation.

SPIC MACAY EVENT

Kathak Concert

Lotus Valley International School
Gurugram in collaboration with the Spic
Macay Society, hosted the 'Kathak
Concert' on 25th November 2022. The
event started with the student comperes
of Lotus Valley International School
Gurugram, welcoming the illustrious
Kathak artist Ms Vidha Lal and her team:
Amaan Ali on tabla, Ahsan Ali on Vocal
and harmonium and Amir Khan on
Sarangi .

Ms. Vidha LalAemulti-faceted kathak
exponent and a rising star in the field of
kathak presented Kathak dance.She also
presented a graceful and incredible dance
piece on “Sare Jhan se acha Hindustan
Hamara”.

SPIC MACAY EVENT

Kathak Concert

SPIC MACAY EVENT

Kathak Concert

The interaction between the artist and
the young learners was instructive,
informative and delightful. While
answering the queries during the
question-answer session, she reiterated
that classical dance is an intrinsic part of
India, as it symbolizes the country's
remarkable diversity in culture and
language.

SPIC MACAY EVENT
Kathak Concert

She also shared nuances of different
Kathak styles and bhavas. The event
culminated with the falicitation of all
the artists by the Director-Principal,
Ms. Anita Malhotra and students
proposing the vote of thanks on behalf
of their school and the Spic Macay
Society.

SPIC MACAY EVENT

Kathak Concert

SPIC MACAY EVENT

Kathak Concert

LOTUS DISCOURSE 2022

Celebration of the Constitution of India

Lotus Valley International School,
Gurugram commemorated The
Constitution Day which falls on
November 26, 2022 through event
extraordinaire; Lotus Discourse
2022: We,the People of India. The
Intra-School event was organized
by Social Science Department to
create constitutional literacy among
the learners and also to help them
know about its history and
development.

LOTUS DISCOURSE 2022

Celebration of the Constitution of India

The discourse began with the Our revered Director Principal, Ms.
intellectual event, an impromptu Anita Malhotra enlightened the
competition: The Thrust Talk on the gathering with her inspiring address
Constitution of India. The event and encouraged the nation’s future to
commenced with the pledge of safeguard and respect the
allegiance delivered by the Deputy Head Constitution.
Girl, Kaina Malik. Learners of Grades The event was a resounding success as
VIII, IX and XI participated in the we witnessed our young, dynamic,
competition. The competition tested prospective leaders, vehemently
students’ knowledge about the discuss, debate, and analyse
constitution, creativity, presence of mind constitutional and national issues.
and command over language, all within a
span of two minutes. the student
speakers put forth their opinion on a
given topic without hesitation, repetition
or deviation.

LOTUS DISCOURSE 2022

Celebration of the Constitution of India

The winners of the The

Thrust Talk were declared as:

Grade VIII: Lotus Gold

Speaker-ANAHITA PANT

(CONGO)

Lotus Silver Speaker- ARNAV

NAGPAL (RHINE)

Grade IX: Lotus Gold Speaker

- VIVAAN BANERJEE

(HIMALAYAS)

Lotus Silver Speaker -

PARTHAV SARIN

(KANCHENJUNGA)

Grade XI: Lotus Gold Speaker

- ISHAAN CHHABRA

(ARISTOTLE)

Lotus Silver Speaker - NAVYA

AGARWAL (SHAKESPEARE)

Congratulations !

Soap and Candle making Activity

Grades IX & X

SOAP-CANDLE MAKING ACTIVITY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE

“Only knowledge that is experienced
remains in the students mind
forever.”

Learning is an active process and we
learn the best by doing. Bearing this in
mind, learners of grades IX&X were
enthusiastically involved in Soap and
Candle making activity to strengthen the
theoretical concept of Saponification
and Physical and Chemical changes
respectively. Apart from the concepts
learnt, the learners experienced to
carefully handle and take care of
apparatus, use of essential oils and
colors in right proportion. Multiple
queries of the learners were solved
during the process of Soap and Candle
making, thus enhancing the learning
and broadening the learners knowledge.

Career Fest’22

Grades XI-XII

Keeping in view the importance of
dissemination of information and planning
the route to one's destination in advance, a
Career Fest was planned for the learners of
Grades XI -XII. These events
accommodated the interest areas,
requirements and career prospects
catering to the queries of the learners to
plan a career path for themselves.
International Center for Advancement of
Education (ICAE) organized the Education
& Career Fest on 12th October'22. The
event entailed a University Fest in which
the following universities had participated:

• Häme University of Applied Sciences,
Finland
• Study Nordic, Finland
• SRH Berlin University of Applied
Sciences, Germany
• Universal Business School, India
• The University of Sydney, Australia
• OP Jindal Global University, India
• World University Design, India
• Indian Institute of Art & Design, India
• Ecole Intuit Lab, India
• Bennett University, India
• Indian School of Hospitality, India
• Ashoka University, India
• Education USA
•International Institute of Hotel
Management, India
• George Mason University, USA
• Augustana University, USA
• The University of Kansas, USA
• FLAME University, India
• Manav Rachna University, India
• UPES, India
• NIIT University, India

National Unity Day’ 22

Run for Unity- 31st October

National Unity Day is an initiative In an official statement for Rashtriya
celebrated every year to Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) by
commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai the Ministry of Home Affairs quotes
Patel’s birth anniversary. Sardar that “National Unity Day will provide
Patel was born on the 31st of an opportunity to reaffirm the
October in 1875 in Gujarat. He was inherent strength and resilience of
the first Deputy Prime Minister, our nation to withstand the actual and
Home Minister, and one of the potential threats to the unity,
founding fathers of the Republic of integrity, and security of our country”.
India. He was a great statesman and Run for Unity is a nationwide
national leader who worked campaign organized to celebrate this
enormously for the integration of occasion which signifies peace and
people to make India a united and harmony among the fellow citizens of
independent nation. He united 565 the country. Unity in diversity will
princely states to give India her always remain the prime pillar for the
present identity. The National Unity effervescent democracy of our vast
Day initiative was introduced by the nation and a key to its global success.
Government of India and
inaugurated by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in 2014.

National Unity Day’ 22

Run for Unity- 31st October

India is a secular country with The idea was to infuse in the young
future generation with values integrated
diversified cultures and significance with knowledge and adoration about the
country’s rich heritage. A throng of
of its own kind. As an endeavour to activities was organized all throughout
the day to support the cause of
solidify the bond of oneness and promoting unity and celebrating
“National Unity Day” on the school
unification, the country celebrated premises.
Pledge Ceremony: The throng of
the Birth Anniversary of Sardar activities started with a pledge or oath-
taking ceremony recited by our Director-
Vallabhai Patel on 31st October as Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra embarked
on the spirit of unity among fellow
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity students.

Day). In line with the celebrations

countrywide, Lotus Valley

International School, Gurugram,

following the mandate, organized

various activities on the school

premises. This was done in order to

extend their heartfelt appreciation

for the life and the involvement of the

great leader, Sardar Patel, in the

veritable contribution during the

freedom struggle and to lay a

foundation of a unified country fused

with oneness.

National Unity Day’ 22

Run for Unity- 31st October

The students had taken the following Run for Unity -In the “Run for Unity” like
pledge: “I solemnly pledge that I the previous year many students
dedicate myself to preserve the unity, enthusiastically participated in a short
integrity, and security of the Nation rally marathon around the premise of
and also strive hard to spread this the college to evoke the spirit of integrity
message among my fellow among their colleagues and fellow mates.
countrymen. I take this pledge in the All along their possession, they carried a
spirit of the unification of my country spirited message for a cohesive and
which was made possible by the unified India. Their loud enchantment
vision and actions of the late Sardar for Quomi Ekta and Vande Mataram
Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly together boosted the morale of everyone
resolve to make my own contribution who came across their way giving a
to ensure the internal security of my perfect tribute to Iron man on his
country” anniversary. The programme culminated
with thoughtful and inspirational
messages about national security and
communal harmony. At the same time,
reflections were made on realizing the
goal of making this Great Nation: A
World Guru of Peace and Harmony.

Esperanza

Psychology Conference

With the objective of directing our

focus towards covert aspects of

mental health, an Inter School

Psychology Conference,

Esperanza’22 was organized and

hosted by Lotus Valley

International School, Gurugram, on

12th November’22. The event was

organized to create a forum for

stimulating an enquiry into

prevalent issues related to Mental

health and well being. With

participation from about 20

schools, there was a range of

activities including a virtual poster

session, Debates, Audio-visual

clips, Quiz, and a panel of Clinical

Professionals. Esperanza’22 was

conducted on an online platform.

The conference had eminent
personalities and panelists in
attendance. The online event was
attended by our honourable Chief
Guest, Mr.Sudhir Kakar, who is a
psychoanalyst, novelist and scholar
in the fields of cultural psychology
and psychology of religion. Mr.
Kakar is the author/editor of
twenty-three books of non-fiction
and seven of fiction. The Mind in
the World: Collected Papers of
Sudhir Kakar, 4 volumes (Culture
and Society, Psychoanalysis,
Biography, Religion) will be
published in Spring 2023 by Oxford
University Press.

Esperanza

Psychology Conference

Our Guest of Honor, Ms.Ameeta
Parsuram. Ms. Parsuram is a psychologist
by profession and has been involved in
teaching, training and therapy for thirty
years. As a psychologist she has had an
interest in understanding human
relationships, especially from a woman’s
perspective. Poetry is her passion. Her
poetry is sensitive and is a vivid
reflection of the experiences of human
beings.

Panelists for the event included
Dr.Anjuman Bains, a counselling
psychologist and Researcher who’s
associated with the Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports, Dr. Aleena Ali, an
Expressive Arts Based Therapist at Fortis
Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram,
Ms Sumangali R. Nair, an Assistant
Professor at Department of Psychology,
Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University,
Ms. Kunashni Parikh, a clinical and sports
psychologist and also a former Under 17
Football player of the Indian Football
Team and Mr. Chakradhari Rowe, a
Protection and Counter Terrorism
Professional.

Orientation Programme

Grades IX-XI

“The foundation for a good parent
teacher relationship is, frequent and
open communication, mutual respect
and a clear understanding of what is
best for each individual child.”

Lotus Valley International School
hosted a virtual Orientation
Programme for the parents and
learners of Grades IX & XI on Saturday,
20th August 2022 to acquaint them
with academic details and guide them
manoeuvre and strategize their
forthcoming plans. Director-Principal,
Ms Anita Malhotra commenced the
session with an overview of the
academic framework and CBSE
guidelines. She shared her valued
suggestions and approaches with
parents, highlighting the importance
of parental involvement in
maintaining a balance between
academics and play time, dissuading
their ward from social media, internet
etc. The Head of the institution
emphasized on the importance of
school rules, attendance, regularity,
and periodic tests; encouraging
children to participate in as many
events, as these experiences build
confidence and self-belief.

Orientation Programme

Grades IX-XI

The Senior school Academic
coordinator, Ms. Monika Jasrotia took
the audience through academic and
CBSE related details highlighting the
focus areas for learners. Queries from
parents were entertained at the end of
the session by the Director-Principal.
The Vice-principal, Ms Harvinder Kaur
summed up the session and thanked
parents and learners for their
presence, emphasizing that the
learners implement and bring into
practice the valuable guidelines
advised by principal ma’am and
prepare as per the information shared
in the presentation. The session was
enriching and highly informative and
was well received and appreciated by
the audience of 250 participants.



CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : August 2022

School Assembly is an integral part of
the curriculum for, it nurtures a positive
school ethos that stresses care for self,
others and the pursuit of all forms of
excellence . It powerfully nurtures the
development of intrapersonal and
interpersonal intelligence. Our weekly
School Assemblies aim to create,
nurture and sustain a sense of
community which results in the school
thriving in a cohesive harmony that
sustains the pursuit of excellence in all
its forms.

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : September 2022

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : September 2022

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : October 2022

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : October 2022

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Grades IV to XII : November 2022

SCHOOL CINEMA

Grades IV to VIII : August 2022

School Cinema, an innovative film-based
learning module , reaffirms life skills and
values for students, parents and
educators, alike. As a ground-breaking
pedagogical experiment, School Cinema
uses cinematic story telling and thought-
provoking workbooks and manuals to
address life’s challenges for children.
The framework of the program
comprises of 3 broad parameters –
Awareness, Understanding and Action
and all of them have been brilliantly
executed in thought-provoking movies
and activities. School Cinema not only
helps students learn to relate and reflect
at a personal level, but It also helps in
their holistic development, ensuring that
they grow into confident and
responsible individuals.

SCHOOL CINEMA

Grades IV to VIII : September 2022

SCHOOL CINEMA

Grades IV to VIII : October 2022

SCHOOL CINEMA

Grades IV to VIII : November 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : August 2022

Vocational education is an important
part of curriculum as it emphasizes on
enhancement of innate talents, skills and
abilities of the learners. Through various
clubs such as Budding Scientists,
Gourmet and Couture, TED, Western
Melodies, Strokes and Letters, Creative
Pod, Maverick, Rhythm and Fusion and
many more, learners augment their
interests in various spheres and build
their capabilities further. Vocational
education helps learners learn various
skills such as creativity, presentation,
artistic acumen, problem solving,
decision making, and most importantly
learn to serve community and be
sensitive towards the environment.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : August 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : August 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : September 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : September 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : September 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : October 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : October 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : October 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : November 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : November 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : November 2022

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Grades IV to X : November 2022

LAUNCH OF ‘CARP DIEM’

A BI-ANNUAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE