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Affiliated to CBSE, Delhi ASIAN NEWSLETTER
“Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom.” —George Washington Carver.
From the Principal's Desk …… From the Editor's Corner
Since the onset of the Pandemic, a er an ini al period of lull, “There is beauty all around
the school's newsle er, Potpourri has been a constant source just wai ng to be found.”
of informa on for the school community albeit in an altered,
online avatar. Gree ngs dear readers!
Potpourri is a medium to showcase the
However, it is now back in its original hardcopy glory with a talents and achievements of The Asianites.
blend of a pictorial representa on of a few of the most recent Through this 'Founder's Day Special Edi on
achievements of our students and a 'Tete – a - tete' segment,
of the Potpourri', we have tried to catch the
wherein the editorial board of class XI interacts with the mood of various ac vi es that are currently
several students from across the school and presents their happening in the school and the students'
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points of view. Also interspersed are some glimpses of the 9 exuberance surrounding it.
All India invita onal basketball tournament hosted by the I invite everyone to have a glimpse of the
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school from the 1 to the 4 of October, 2022. great success of brilliant minds. It never
To witness the campus abuzz with student ac vi es is a most ceases to amaze me as to how inspiring
heart-warming sight, especially a er the prolonged periods of
these young achievers are, who in their own
social distancing, and the run up to Founder's is truly the me realms have made a contribu on, a
of celebra ng everything that student life symbolises. difference and set off on their paths of glory.
While the Upper Terrace and Woods were venues for spirited Each has had their own struggle – some
rehearsals for the Annual Sport's Day, the academic block, the bigger and harder than the others. But what
White House Court and the ac vity rooms witnessed ma ers today is how they inspire you with
enthusias c prepara ons for the exhibi ons and the cultural their genuineness, personality, experiences
bonanza.
and thought process.
Also we at the Asian truly believe that a school is a microcosm Extending our blessings lets say in advance a
of the larger society and each individual has their unique big thanks to our young students who'll be
contribu on towards augmen ng the progress of that helping shape the future of this glorious
microcosm; Everyone had something to do and each input is na on.
equally important as every ny bit leads to the big picture. So Happy reading
here's to all readers enjoying the big picture, which is The
Asian School!
Ms. Maya Bisht
Ms. Ruchi Pradhan Da a PGT English




Champi ns ar su tota of their earnes efff rts, desir s, dr ams an visi .



















Winners of 9 All India Inter-School Asian Challenge Basketball Tournament

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21 Win Mumby All India Basketball Tournament

Organised By: Woodstock School Mussoorie
Dated: From 05 October to 08 October, 2022

The Asian School, Dehradun bagged the trophy by bea ng the Modern School, Delhi in the finals
by a huge margin of 39 points.

Dussehra Celebrations at a Glance

















I n order to keep the cultural values prevailing among the youngsters the religious fes val of Dussehra

was celebrated on 05 of October, 2022 in the school campus with zest and zeal.










































Two li le ones guised as Rama and Lakshmana performed the Pooja along with the Principal and a priest,
in the presence of the Vice President Mr. Madanjeet, Direct Mr. Gaganjeet, staff members and the
students. This was followed by the customary 'Ravan Dehan'- burning of the effigies of Ravana,
Kumbhkaran and Meghnatha which were installed, that marked the victory of good over evil, the spirit
that the day signifies.The school organised a fete on the occasion. There were stalls of eatables, games
and gi s and decora on items for Diwali. The children had their fill relishing the delicacies and enjoying
the games and purchases.The celebra on culminated with the burs ng of crackers with great
enthusiasm and the realisa on of the spirit of the day. As it had been drizzling and it began to rain heavily
late in the evening we must say that we received ' the showers of blessing '.

Tête-à-tête Section




Foow yo inn moonlight; don’t hide  madness...








Sharvangi Bajpai [Head Girl]

Ques on: If you were to be the leader of a poli cal party:-
a) What would be your party's name?
APTAW- “A Party that ACTUALLY Works”
b) What would be your party's mo o?
“My mo o would be 'Dum vita est, spes est.' It's a La n quote that translates
to 'while there is life, there is hope.' “


Anjali Kumari [Sports captain]

Ques on: How o en do you find yourself exploi ng your power?
Answer: “I don't really recall ever misusing my powers I might have used
my power to get what I deserve but not at the cost of exploi ng them. I
take my posi on and the responsibili es I have quite seriously and don't
compromise when it comes to them.”




Archi Singh [Mess secretary]

Ques on: Why do you think you were the perfect fit for the role you are
given?
Answer: “To be very honest, I never really thought that I was fit for that role,
I researched about my role, enquired about my du es and started working
hard. The apprecia on I got is what keeps me mo vated to work harder.”




Palak lamba [Shivaji House Captain]

Ques on: Is there anyone here who annoys you in a playful manner?
Answer: “It'll be my junior Dishita. She's quite moody, she teases me and
she throws tantrums, but I love her.”








Akarsh Verma [Football Captain]

Ques on: What's your best memory in the Asian school?
Answer: “There was this football match we won against Greenhall in CBSE
Sahodaya. My team mates worked really hard for it and all our hard work
paid off when we received the Winner’s trophy for it. It was a memorable
moment for me which I won't forget in the coming years.”

Abhik Bangera [Arjun House Captain]

Ques on: What are your views about the future prefectorial Body?
Answer: “I expect them to be worthy enough to fill my shoes. Take the
school to greater heights and fulfil their du es. I want them to see me and
my fellow mates, be inspired to work harder than us and achieve what we
couldn't.”




Rahul Kumar [Mess Secretary]

Ques on: What keeps you mo vated?
Answer: “I always keep the struggle of my parents in my mind. They have
never made me feel that I'm not worthy enough. They have always
encouraged me to pursue my dreams”.






Omisha Sundriyal [Arjun House Prefect]

Ques on: The quote which keeps mo va ng you to live on?

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Answer:
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By Atal Bihari Vajpayee,


Mradul Aggarwal [Basketball Captain]

Ques on: What will you miss the most about the school?
Answer: “Asian Challenge. I've been here for 7 years now, and every year
I've seen all my peers make their best efforts to cheer for our school. Sports
meet is also something I've looked forward to every year.”






Harshvardhan Sa [Vice Head Boy]

Ques on: Summarise your me spent here in three words.
Answer:“Exci ng.Spontaneous. Sculp ng.”









Tanishq Rastogi [ Ashoka House Captain]

Ques on: Why do you think you were the perfect fit for the role you were
given?
Answer: “I think I'm the perfect fit for the role I'm given as I'm disciplined in
nature. I can control the crowd and I'm also responsible enough to handle
my du es.”

Priyani Singh [Editor in the Editorial Board]

Ques on: Which one of the popular conspiracy theories do you believe in?
Answer: “I believed that all the pigeons are government spies.”









Varsha Kumari[CCA Captain]

Ques on: A confession.
Answer: “I will carry with me the pleasant feeling of being extra cared for by
the school family and yet encouraged and made to be a part of every
happening in an unexpected manner despite the limita on of my sensi ve
health .”




Malay Chuphal [Shivaji House Prefect]

Ques on: Who is your mentor?
Answer: “My maternal grandfather is my mentor. He was an IAS officer, DM
of Bhageshwar. He was also the stalwart of Indian Reconnaissance.







Satyajeet Singh [Campus Official]

Ques on: What inspires you? What's your mo va on to grind daily?
Answer: “There is this quote always on my mind that keeps me going 'It can
always get worse so try to make the best of what you have.' This quote
mo vates me to grind daily.”






Sakshi Pathak [Basketball Captain]

Ques on: What's your goal in life?
Answer: “I want to be a criminal lawyer, the best in the field. But, my first
priority is to enjoy life, become a good human being, create memories that I
will cherish and live a life with zero regrets.”






Lallwamkima Sailo [Ranjeet House Captain]

Ques on: What will be your opinion about the people you met here?
Answer: “There are a few people who treat me with contempt but the
people I hang out with are nice and genuine. And I can give my life for them.”

Pixel Kathait [ Ranjeet house Captain]
Ques on: How would you describe yourself?
Answer: I am a mo vated and hardworking individual and enjoy assis ng
others. I am very passionate about nature and animals. Though I am a
confident, cheerful and compassionate person, the three areas of growth
which I want to work upon are :
1) to be more organised 2)to be physically fi er
3) excel in academics


Samiksha Dhiman [Literary Secratery]

Ques on: Who do you want to meet in life?
Answer: “Indira Gandhi. I would like to meet her as she is someone who
inspires me a lot. She was the first and ll date the only female Prime
Minister of India.”






Aishi Thapliyal [Vice Head Girl]

Ques on: How do you handle your responsibili es?
Answer: “I try to be confident and asser ve while handling all my
responsibili es.”







Aashna Agarwal [Arjun House Captain]

Ques on: How did you feel when you were appointed as a House captain?
Answer:”When I was selected as a Captain and my name was announced
there was a brief moment when I couldn't believe it was actually happening.
I will never forget the experiences I had as a captain. The respect gained the
hard-work I put in and all the results I achieved.”




Sakhya Sarthak [PCMB stream]
Ques on: What are you most passionate about? Who has inspired you the
most?
Answer: Pain ng is my passion, I started pain ng when I was just 5 years old
and have par cipated in numerous art compe ons and have been a
winner in quite a few too. Mo va on from Swami Vivekanda has always
kept me inspired to stay calm in all situa ons, i.e., self-control, and to move on
with courage, acceptance, tolerance and honesty within myself.


Manik Thapa [PCMB]
Ques ons: What would you wish to share with us about yourself?
Answer: I am from U arakhand. I am proud of being a student of such a
pres gious school. I play many sports. But there's one sport which I have
learnt on my own and that is – Calisthenics. My dream is to one day perform
in the WORLD CALISTHENICS CHAMPIONSHIP and get an interna onal
ranking. I wish to represent my country at least in one record in the Guinness
Book of World Records, in the field of Calisthenics.

Krishna Gupta
Ques on: How would you introduce yourself?
Answer: “I'd say that I am a much admired person not only by my parents,
siblings but also by my friends & teachers. I am basically a happy person
some mes even in situa on I should not for I believe that life is for moving
on, learning, growing and crea ng happiness. My area of interest lies in
playing flute. I thank my school for all the encouragement and apprecia on.
My strength is my family, my teachers and God.


Jayesh Anand
Ques on: What would you men on if we talk about your strength, goals and
personal achievements?
Answer: “Being passionate, ambi ous and systema c are my strengths. My
hobbies are to play Tabla, listening to music, coding, cycling and playing
sports like badminton and basketball. My aim is to pursue B.Tech in
Computer Science from IIT (Hyderabad). My personal achievement so far that
I am most proud of is performing solo in VIRASAT FESTIVAL two mes in a row”.


The Middle Section Speaks about their Experience at The Asian School


Tanirika Bordoloi

I cannot ask for a be er experience than being an Asianite. I have developed
incredible friendships being here. The life at Asian has encouraged me to
develop new life skills and passion in fields of arts, sports, and personality
development. The close-knit atmosphere here has created an environment
where I feel safe, valued and open to new experiences. I have become a much
more confident, enthusias c, and happy person while being at Asian.

Charanjot Kaur
My bond with this school was formed before I was born, when my parents
used to turn up to a end my brother's curricular ac vi es. I entered the
school premises holding the hand of my brother in PKG and in no me every
teacher fondled me as their own child. Now fiddling in the middle school.
Enjoying every day month and year spent here and looking forward with
twinkling eyes to my future.



Aaliya Khan
“Asianite” is not a word, it's an emo on. I, am very proud of being an Asianite. I
have been studying in The Asian School since grade 1 and I've had the best
experience here. This school has provided me with the best educa on in a
very easy way. Besides the great academics, my school also has a wide range
of sports programs and gives us an opportunity to par cipate and learn from
them.

Mahaveer Gupta

As a student of The Asian School since PKG, I can proudly conclude that this
school is the best place to build the confidence level and improve the
capabili es of one. The school offers numerous opportuni es . Therefore, I
can conclude that this school is the place where a student can a ain both
holis c and scholas c achievements so as to transform their dreams into
reality.

Shashwat Dobhal
My journey in this school has already been a decade long and what a
wonderful one it has been. Through all ups and downs this school has taken
me through, I can surely say that it has transformed me into a be er person.
I have learnt through all the opportuni es this school has provided, from
deba ng, to poetry, spell bee compe ons and a range of quizzes. I will
forever be grateful to everyone here for absolutely everything.




Soumya Wadhwa
My journey of being in the Asian school has presently been 8 years long. My
school life comprised lots of excitement, friendship, bonds, learning and
experiencing new things. My school and my dedicated teachers helped me
a lot to gain my confidence and poten al. The never ending bonds that I
created with my friends while playing in the Woods and ea ng with them
during recess are the best memories created.




Tête-à-tête Moments...

Asianites Achieving Victory by Ski & by Wi






All India Inter-School Challenge Hugh Catchpole English Debate


Organised by : RIMC
Dated : 21st Sept to 24th Sept, 2022

Best Speaker:
Qualifying & Quarter Final Round : Sharvangi Bajpai
Commandant’s Apprecia on Le er: Aishi Thapliyal


Sharvangi Bajpai Aishi Thapliyal
Literary Festival ‘Le Mot Juste’




Organised by : Wynberg Allen
Dated : 03 Oct, 2022

Promising Performance Award : Mehak Arora


Mehak Arora

Mrs. Ramamurthi Memorial Performing Arts Competition
Indian Classical Dance



Organized By : Hopetown School, Mussoorie
Dated : 27 Sep, 2022
Parinita Thakur of XII G won the 3rd prize in the solo dance category.






INTER-SCHOOL MUSIC AND DANCE COMPETITION

eartiest congratulations to Mr. Anvesh and the Music Department, for the spectacular
performance of our students at the Inter school music and dance competition organised by
Hthe Vivekananda School.
The awards bagged:
Harjas Singh from class 9th C and Parinita Thakur class 12th G, got the 1st prize for Music (Tabla Solo)
and Dance (Classical) respectively.

J L D'Souza Memorial Inter School Debate Competition


Organised By: St. Joseph's Academy
Dated: 30 August, 2022

The Asian School debater Nandini Aggarwal was declared The Best
Speaker (against) for the Qualifying Round and Aishi Thapliyal was
declared the 1st Runner up Speaker (proposi on) in the Final Round.
The Asian School was declared the Runner-up whereas Doon
Interna onal School and Convent of Jesus and Mary jointly li ed the Nandini Aggarwal Aishi Thapliyal
Winner's trophy.


Our Pride - The State Level Basketball Players

The following students have been a part of the U16 Basketball State level team that performed at
Haridwar, Gurukul Kangri.













Jaya Malhotra Rhythm Narula Kar k Dhama Sahil Kumar Rishab Chauhan



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9 All India Inter-School Asian Challenge Basketball Tournament
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he 9 All India Inter School Asian Challenge BasketBall Tournament, 2022 commenced on the
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01 of October22.
TThe following teams par cipated in the event:-
1. Mo lal Nehru Sports School, Haryana 2. The Asian School ( A & B team) Dehradun.
3. The Maan School,Delhi 4. The Doon School, Dehradun
5. K. V. - ITBP Dehradun 6. Strawberry Field, Chandigarh
7. The Sri Ram School, Gurugram
The tournament was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Ruchi Pradhan Da a, Principal, The Asian
School. The prominent dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President, The Asian School -
Mr. Madanjeet Singh, Director-Mr. Gaganjyot, Head senior School-Mr. Mukesh Nangia, Head Middle
School-Ms. Prachi Mehrotra ,coaches from par cipa ng schools ,the officia ng referees, the staff and the
students of The Asian School. All the matches were exhilara ng to watch and received much cheering.
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For the Closing ceremony on the 04 of October 2022, the Chief Guest was Mrs. Naina Dhillon, Principal
Ecole Globale Interna onal Girls’ School.
The final match was played between KV-ITBP Dehradun and The Asian School Dehradun , in which The
Asian School won by a fabulous 65 Vs 50.
Hardik Yadav of The Asian School was declared the 'Most Valuable Player' of the tournament and Kailash
Chand from KV-ITBP got the ‘Most Promising Player’ award.
The chief guest appreciated the efforts of all the teams and congratulated the winning team.

The Editorial Board







































From Le to Right:
Avinav Singh XII E, Priyani Singh XII A, Mrs. Maya Bisht (PGT English), Dishita Pandey XI D and Vansh Sharma XII A.