THE LITERATI BUZZ

THE
LITERATI

BUZZ

PRINCIPAL'S NOTE

‘People are as happy as they make up their minds to be.’

These celebrated words by Abraham Lincoln are what

come to mind as LVIS proudly presents its maiden

middle-school newsletter- "The Literati Buzz" that has

espoused the theme of Ikigai- the secret to true

happiness. If the recent trials that the world has faced

taught us one thing, it is to find and savour happiness in

its many manifest forms. It is this belief that the Lotus

Valley family upholds, with an endeavor to DR. RUCHI SETH

instill in young minds a thirst for living big. Living meaningfully.

Living happily. After all, it is imperative that schooling encapsulates

not only educating the mind but also the heart.

As we pave our way to the exuberant dream of a student body which

does not merely receive knowledge but is the architect of its own

education, we are delighted to share that this edition has been

spearheaded by the dynamic Junior Editorial Board of the school. The

students of Grades VI-VIII have done themselves proud bringing forth

beautifully the sub-themes of happiness, friendship and passion. I

would also like to take this opportunity to thank the scaffolding of the

LVIS family- our parent community, for not only contributing

generously to this edition but also allowing avenue for their children to

truly tap into their creative spirit. I’d also like to congratulate Miss

Neerja Rishi, In-Charge Grades VI-VIII, under whose expert guidance,

this vibrant newsletter has been rolled out.

With the hope that our children keep writing,

recreating and shaping their own reality,

With love

Dr Ruchi Seth

Principal

MESSAGE FROM THE IN-CHARGE

What is that one thing you’d like to change the most in the world? − Currently, what is it

that makes you joyful in life? − What makes you wake up in the morning and go through

your day?

I came across this beautiful word ‘Ikigai’ (ee-key-guy), a small Japanese word with a

profound meaning: ‘a reason to live’. It is primarily associated with the town of

Okinawa, which boasts of the longest living people on earth.

Ikigai quotes inspire us to accept, live in the moment, appreciate nature and

beauty, health and longevity, movement and purpose, happiness and passion, and

give us reasons to lead a meaningful life. In tandem with these lines, an ikigai

perspective is also consistent with accepting ‘what is’ rather than ‘what will be’?

This greatly enhances happiness and contentment because rather than dwelling on

the past, worrying about the future, or fighting against what cannot be changed,

there is an open-minded acceptance of the present moment.

I observed that in Japanese culture, there’s a belief that imperfect objects like a

cracked teacup, can indeed be beautiful. This is called ‘wabi-sabi’. It teaches us to

try to let go of the quest for perfection.

Let your child have imperfections in life, and we, especially as parents, must accept

the beauty that lies in all of life’s imperfections. The result will be extra energy, less

stress and a longer, happier and content life.

Our children have bravely confronted the deadly virus, faced the adversities of the

pandemic, felt the losses and shared their sentiments with the bereaved friends and

their families. They have come out of the most challenging times, which has

changed their attitude towards life and reignited their passion

to have spontaneity and fun in their lives and search out

‘simple’ joys again.

I take immense pride in our young Lotusians who are blooming

with these life skills and values, and I’m sure they would not

only lead a purposeful life but will also create a positive aura for

others.

Happy learning! NEERJA RISHI

EDITOR'S NOTE

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow
until the faucet is open.’ – Louis L’Amour
It is delightful to see the maiden Literati Buzz in
all its glory! I am truly elated that the efforts and
passion of the entire middle school, the students,
SUKRITI ROY parents and teachers have been vividly brought to
ENGLISH HOD life through the diligent efforts of the first ever
Junior Editorial Board of LVIS! The writing journey albeit
immensely gratifying, is never easy. The process of writing, re-
writing, critiquing and reflecting can be daunting to say the
least, I congratulate each and every writer for having
beautifully celebrated the spirit of happiness through their
creative efforts.
These pieces are the brain children of young Lotusians
grappling with a new normal, a new world, the journey
through which has been surreal. It is these complexities that
allow their work to alchemize into a majestic feast for the
mind and heart. My heartiest congratulations to the whole
team. May the spark of creativity
forever be lit.

Dear Reader
Greetings!
Welcome to the maiden edition of LITERATI BUZZ, the
newsletter of the middle school of Lotus Valley International
School, Noida. We at Lotus Valley believe in helping our
students to blossom by appreciating their individuality and
special skills. This newsletter is a humble initiative to
showcase, appreciate and applaud children’s creativity.
None of us had ever imagined that we would face a
pandemic such as Covid-19 and that it would change our
lives so much. It has altered the school system too. In order
to make this lockdown meaningful and fruitful the
wonderful idea of a Newsletter exclusively by the students of
VI–VIII was conceptualized. Literati Buzz gives young
talented poets, authors, painters and caricaturists a platform
to showcase their outstanding creativity. Their original work
will surely excite and amaze you.
I would like to convey my sincere regards to our Principal
ma’am for her unfailing support in all our ventures. I thank
Ms. Neerja Rishi, Middle School In-charge and Ms. Sukriti
Roy, HOD, Department of Languages for their guidance
throughout. I am indebted to the team of teachers and the
members of the Junior Editorial Board for the herculean task
of editing the newsletter. Hope you enjoy the outstanding
stories, poems and artwork of our young
Lotusians.

PAROMITA DEBNATH
DEPUTY HOD
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

प्रतिभा की उड़ान....
जब हौसला बना लिया ऊँ ची उड़ान का,
फिर देखना फ़िजूल है कद आसमान का।

सर्वविदित है कि दृढ़ निश्चय और निरंतर परिश्रम से असाध्य कार्य भी सिद्ध हो
जाता है। इस तथ्य को लोटस वैली इंटरनेशनल स्कू ल के छात्रों ने अपने अथक
प्रयासों से पूर्णतः सार्थक सिद्ध किया है। महामारी के इस विषम दौर में जहाँ सभी
त्रस्त हैं, हमारा विद्यालय इस परिस्थिति में संघर्षरत रहकर भी नित नवीन प्रयोगों
में संलग्न है। इसी श्रृंखला में हमारे विद्यालय के छात्रों ने ऑनलाइन न्यूज लेटर
'The Literati Buzz' के रूप में एक अत्यंत ही सुंदर कार्य को अंजाम दिया।
'The Literati Buzz' छात्रों की रचनात्मकता व क्रियात्मकता के साथ-साथ उनके
भाव पुष्पों की एक ऐसी झांकी प्रस्तुत करता है जिसे देखकर मन आह्लादित हो
जाता है।
'The Literati Buzz' का कार्यभार संभालने हेतु एक कनिष्ठ संपादकीय बोर्ड का
गठन किया गया जिसमें कक्षा सात व आठ के छात्रों ने महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।
मुख्य संपादक के रूप में नव्या गुप्ता ने, अंग्रेज़ी संपादक के रूप में वंशिका सिंह,
अविशा मलिक व पुलकित आनंद ने, हिंदी संपादक के रूप में नमित दास व सिया
तलवार ने, कला संपादक के रूप में अकायशा गोयल, माही अग्रवाल व देव
श्रीवास्तव ने, डिजिटल डिजाइन में ऐश्वर्या अरोड़ा तथा अनायरा मित्तल जिंदल ने
एवं फोटोग्राफ़ी व ग्राफ़िक्स में श्रेया गुप्ता व सुहानी मिश्रा आदि छात्रों ने अपने
अभूतपूर्व योगदान से चार चाँद लगा दिए। प्रतिभा की इस नई उड़ान के लिए
समस्त छात्रों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
छात्रों में सदा गतिशीलता लाने की अद्भुत सोच के साथ हमारी प्रधानाचार्या डॉ.
रुचि सेठ जी द्वारा सुझाया गया ऑनलाइन न्यूज लेटर 'The Literati Buzz' का
विचार वाकई अत्यंत सराहनीय है जिसके लिए हम सभी हृदय तल की गहराइयों
से उनके प्रति कृ तज्ञ हैं। नवीन अन्वेषणों के क्रियान्वयन हेतु सदा उत्सुक रहने
वाली हमारी प्रभारी श्रीमती नीरजा ऋषि जी द्वारा दिए गए मार्गदर्शन तथा समस्त
अध्यापकवृंद के अतुलित सहयोग ने छात्रों के कार्य में सोने पर
सुहागा लगाने का कार्य किया है जिसके लिए आप सभी के प्रति
मैं हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करती हूँ। हमारी सोच को मूर्त रूप
प्रदान करने में सहयोग देने वाले सभी छात्रों को बहुत-बहुत
शुभकामनाएँ, आप सभी ऐसे ही नित नवीन कार्यों से भास्कर के
समान रोशन हों।

डॉ. अर्पिता अग्रवाल
उप विभागाध्यक्षा

हिंदी विभाग

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

NAVYA GUPTA

CHEIF EDITOR

VANSHIKA SINGH AVISHA MALIK PULKIT ANAND

ENGLISH EDITOR ENGLISH EDITOR ENGLISH EDITOR

NAMIT DAS SIYA TALWAR

HINDI EDITOR HINDI EDITOR

SHREYA GUPTA SUHANI MISHRA

PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHICS EDITORS

MAAHI AGARWAL AKAIESHA GOYAL DEV SRIVASTAVA

ART EDITOR ART EDITOR ART EDITOR

AISHWARYA ARORA ANAIRA MITTAL JINDAL

DIGITAL DESIGNING EDITORS

GRADE VI

ILLUSTRATION BY

AMAIRA SRIVASTAVA
VI GEMINI

MADE BY

SHAURYA SINHA
VI AQUARIUS

ILLUSTRATIONS BY

SHREE RAO
VI GEMINI

ILLUSTRATED BY मासूम-सी दुनिया

SARAH BHATIA

VI AQUILA
अपनी मासूम-सी दुनिया में
WRITTEN BY हँसता हूँ मैं, गाता हूँ।
मस्त मगन मैं रहता हूँ
IDHAANT
SARDANS खुशी से सदा मुस्कराता हूँ।
VI AQUILA


बारिश की छम-छम बूंदों की
धुन से मैं भी ताल मिलाता हूँ।

सावन के झूले हैं मेरे
सरकस के झूले भी मेरे
घर का हूँ सबसे छोटा तो
घर के सारे खिलौने भी मेरे।



छोटा हूँ मैं कद से
पर बातें मेरी सबसे बढ़ कर
कभी लगता हूँ मैं न्यूटन-सा
कभी मैं बन जाता बंदर।



कभी मैं अब्दुल कलाम-सा

हूँ मैं सच्चा हिंदुस्तानी
माता-पिता की परछाई-सा।

WRITTEN BY

ABHINANDAN
ARORA

VI AQUILA

GRADE VII

EUPHORIA BALLAD ON HAPPINESS

It was euphoria. In tangled c
atastrophes
The way she touched me. Lifeless was sweet sixteen
With unpleasant epiphanies
The way she spoke. Her name was Augustine.
The way her hands found mine. Soul more spirited than any

I was bewitched, dream
Bewitched by the way she All got what they fancied
Their joy was exacerbating
moved, Her heart was left emptied.
By the way I felt butterflies Distanced were all those she

around her. had loved
It was beautiful. Hearts made of glass she
And it was safe.
dropped
I was safe. Success was only what she
She was my protector.
A safety net to catch my fallen strove for
True happiness she’d lost
heart. Forgot the joy the little
It was home.
It was wrong too, things got
But it was her. Bliss wasn’t what bullion
And it was euphoria.
bought
Happiness is in hope and love
Not success, she was taught.

WRITTEN BY WRITTEN BY

ALINA JOSHI SAANVI JAIN
VII TELESTO VII ARIEL

I READ A BOOK HAPPINESS





I read a book today, Happiness is resolving a fight
And got lost in its pathless way, with your sibling,

A pleasant land, it did seem, Happiness is meeting your best
At least that’s what I thought, friends,
Before I ventured further away.
And spending time with them,

Happiness is making your
Trying to find treasure, mother smile,
And dancing freestyle.
Trying to find gold,

I searched everywhere, Some people try, as hard as
they can,
But to my despair,
I found neither gold nor To steal it away from the other
man,
treasure,
What I found, One cannot buy happiness,
Was deep within, Because happiness is free,
Don’t you know, can't you


After trying, guess,
And giving up, It is there for you and me.
I looked within,
And what I found was more

Joy to you, it will bring
than gold, Even make someone else sing,
More than silver, Peace of mind, happiness can
More than diamonds,
For it was knowledge. show,
Making you and others glow,


Nurture it, make it last,
Forget the troubles of the past.




WRITTEN BY WRITTEN BY

CHARVI SHREYA GUPTA
TRIPATHI VII TELESTO
VII CALYPSO

LETS BE HAPPY TOGETHER!

“Everybody, everywhere The moist glass panes
seeks happiness, it’s true, We drew smileys on
Finding it and keeping it Asking to smile again
YoTuhfeinndcoitmde
i,ffjoiciunltust…oo. ?” The glistening sky surrounding
Let’s begin all together … Colorful Rainbows Circling
A journey to Happiness around
LHet’aspbpeinHeasspip
syatllogareothuenrd…. Dazzling beauty of Nature
Just waiting to be found
In the little things Spreading happiness everywhere
Simple joy it brings HappLient’essbs eishhaapvp
inygtoggreetahtefrr.iends
In mystical Nature
In spreading Love & Care Who share your joy and pain
Happiness is found Never leave you alone again…
HapWpaintcehssinisg
all around. Happiness is the bright morning
sunrise
after the dark storm
Happiness is a nice smile and

A hug to make you warm
Happiness is a smile across your

face
Across the paddy field Providing others happiness and
A beautiful scene solace
Amazing & Serene Happiness lies in little things
Morning Sky so pristine You just need to find them
SeTephiengmhoaisptpg
ilnaesssspwanitehsin. And baecthsaop
fpkyinwdintheisns.
Few
We drew smileys on Showing a little care
Asking to smile again Showering love on the way
The glistening sky surrounding Can make your day
Colorful Rainbows Circling Such happy moments
around Just never end
Dazzling beauty of Nature Happiness lies in every little
Spreading happiness everywhere thing
Let’s be happy together. You just need to look for them

To be happy from within.

WRITTEN BY

DIVSHA PURI
VII TITAN

I IS THIS tHhAis
PsPtrIaNnEgSeSf?eeling, खुशी

always have छोटी-छोटी चीज़ों में खुशियाँ,
When in football I am leading, पाने और खोने में खुशियाँ,
When my best friend I am teasing, किसी अनजान की मुस्कराहट में
Or when my chance is first to be
reading खुशियाँ,
Is this Happiness? अतिथियों के सत्कार में

I feel like dancing all night long, खुशियाँ।
When people say I am quite strong, घर से स्कू ल जाने में खुशियाँ,
स्कू ल से घर आने में खुशियाँ,
When they like my new song,
Or when I’m right and my brother's चिड़ियों की चहचहाहट में
खुशियाँ,
wrong
Is this Happiness? फू लों के खिलने में खुशियाँ।
खुशी नहीं किसी वस्तु में,
From inside I have this happy blast, स्वयं हमारे अंदर है ये छिपी,
When I finally beat Minecraft, खुश रहो हमेशा कु छ भी हो
When I ride the waves on a raft, मंज़िल पर अपने बढ़ते रहो।

Or when my playtime finally starts
Is this Happiness?
WRITTEN BY
Sometimes I smile,
When I pass my chess trial, SHADMA
When I get to sit on the aisle, AKHTAR
Or when someone likes my style VII PROTEUS

Is this Happiness?

Sometimes my heart races like a
biker’s,

When I meet a famous writer,
When I reach 100 subscribers,
Or when I see real-life gliders

Is this Happiness?

WRITTEN BY

MOHAMMED
HUSSAIN
VII PROTEUS

प्रसन्नता खुशियाँ

जीवन तो है एक सुंदर ज़िंदगी के हर पल में,
उपहार, चाहते हैं हम खुशी

ख़ुशियों से देना तुम इसको छोटी-छोटी, प्यारी-प्यारी-सी खुशी।
गुज़ार| वह खुशी जो चिड़िया के चहकने से

हँसने पर नहीं होता है कु छ होती है,
खर्चा वह खुशी जो फू लों के महकने से

हँसमुख होगे तभी होगी तुम्हारी होती है,
चर्चा| वह खुशी जो दादी-नानी की कहानी से

पुरानी बातें सोच कर रोना-धोना होती है,
है बेकार वह खुशी जो माँ के हाथ के खाने से

हँसो-हँसाओ, ख़ुशियाँ मनाओ होती है।
मेरे यार| छोटी-छोटी खुशियाँ, ये छोटे-छोटे पल

खुश रहकर ही सफल रह बीत न जाएँ खुशियाँ, कहीं बीत न
पाओगे जाए पल।

जीवन के असली लक्ष्य को बैठे सब परिवार के साथ,
समझ पाओगे| शुरु करें एक मुलाकात

कृ तज्ञता से ही मन रहेगा तुम्हारा जिसमें हो मीठी-मीठी-सी हर बात,
प्रसन्न दुनिया भी देगी आपका साथ।
खुशियों की होगी सब पर
क्योंकि प्रसन्नता ही है सबसे बड़ा बरसात,
धन।
दूर करो सोशल मीडिया का साथ,
WRITTEN BY तभी पास आएँगे आपके
अपने खास,
AMAIRA ये थी मेरे मन की बात,
ALI KHAN
VII PROMETHEUS आओ करें एक नई शुरूआत।

WRITTEN BY

AARIKA RUSTOGI
VII TELESTO

छोटी-सी
ज़िंदगी खुशी

छोटी-सी ज़िंदगी है इस जीवन की मझधार में
हर बात में खुश रहो। मैं खुशी की नाव चलाता हूँ।
कोई निंदा करे तुम्हारी
उसके इस अंदाज से खुश रहो। स्वप्नों और उम्मीदों से
कभी लौटकर न आने वाले हर रोज़ उसे सजाता हूँ।
लम्हों की याद में खुश रहो।
कल किसने देखा है, अनजान सफर में
अपने आज में खुश रहो। मुश्किल डगर में
दूसरों में क्यों अपनी खुशी ढूँढ़ते हो, नित नई आशाएँ जगाता हूँ।
कभी अपने-आप में भी खुश रहो। इस जीवन की मझधार में
तेरे गिरने में तेरी हार नहीं, मैं खुशी की नाव चलाता हूँ।
तू इंसान है, भगवान नहीं। मैं छोटी-छोटी खुशियों से
गिर, उठ, चल, दौड़ अपनी जीवन नौका में भरता हूँ
हर पल के अहसास को
फिर भाग क्‍योंकि नयनों में समा लेता हूँ।
जीत तो छोटी-सी है, इस जीवन की मझधार में
इसका कोई सार नहीं। मैं खुशी की नाव चलाता हूँ।
छोटी-सी जिंदगी है
हर बात में खुश रहो।

WRITTEN BY WRITTEN BY

ISHIKA OJAS AJAY
GUPTA PURUSHOTTAM
VII ATLAS
VII ATLAS

ILLUSTRATED

BY

TULIP BOSE
VII

MIRANDA

आओ हम सब मिलकर खुशी क्‍या है

आओ हम सब मिलकर, बारिश की पहली बूँद से,
अपनी खुशियों को आज़ाद करें, कली से खिले फू ल से,
जीवन के कु छ खास पलों के लिये, सूरज की किरणों से,
पर्वत पर ढकी बर्फ से,
न इनको मोहताज करें। चेहरे पर आई मुस्कान खुशी है।
माँ का प्यार, पिता का छोटी-सी कामयाबी से,
खुद बनाए पकवानों से,
दिया संस्कार है ये, पापा की शाबाशी से,
गुरु ने जो शिक्षा दी है,
उसका अभिप्राय है ये। माँ के दुलार से,
प्रकृ ति के आँचल से ही, दिल को मिला सुकू न खुशी है।
तो हमने ये पाया है,
जी-जान लुटाकर भी हमने, किसी के लिए सूखी रोटी,
इसे बचाने का बीड़ा उठाया है। किसी के लिए हीरे-मोती,
जीवन ने जो वरदान दिया, किसी के लिए परिवार,
उसे हम हँस-हँस कर स्वीकार करें, किसी के लिए अच्छा व्यवहार,
आओ खुशियों की खातिर, आचरण अलग, पर नाम खुशी
आज इसे साकार करें।
अपने चेहरे की मीठी मुस्कान, है।
हम सब तक पहुँचाएँगे, हर व्यक्ति के जीवन में
हँस- हँस कर जीना,
हँसते रहना हम सबको सिखायेंगे। अनमोल खुशी है।
अपनी खुशियों की चाभी,

मुट्ठी में बंद करें WRITTEN BY
जीवन जीना है हँस-हँस कर,
हम सब मिलकर ये प्रण करें । ELIKA BERRY
CLASS VII
WRITTEN BY
PROMETHEUS
AARYAN
KASHYAP
VII ARIEL

खुशियों के पंख खुशियों की बौछार

खुशियों के पंख लगाकर भरी है मैंने सन्नाटा है छाया जग में, कोरोना ने
उड़ान, मचाया हाहाकार

क्या खेल-खेल रहा है ये दिल-ए- गलियाँ सूनी, सड़कें सूनी, हर इंसान है
नादान। लाचार।

खुशियों के जहाज का कौन है कब आएगी सुनहरी सुबह, कब होगा
कप्तान, मुक्त ये संसार,

ये क्या बदमाशी है दिल-ए-शैतान। कब छँटेंगे दुख के बादल, कब होगी
खुशियों से भरी है यह पूरी धरती खुशियों की बौछार।
उल्लास से झूमे है सबकी चाल-


गति। खुद पर कर यकीन, ये दुनिया फिर
खुशी साथ लेकर आई है नई उन्नति, मुस्कराएगी
उसने दुनिया से मिटा दी है अवनति।
स्कू लों में, बाजारों में, रौनक लौटकर
खुशियों के पंख नहीं होते आएगी।
वह हमारे साथ लुका-छिपी है
फिर होगा अपनों का साथ, धूम से मनेगा
खेलती हर त्योहार
खुशी से खेलते,
हम सब दुख भूल जाते। फिर होगी खुशहाल ज़िंदगी, होगी
खुशियों की बौछार।



WRITTEN BY आज नहीं तो कल, ये वक्‍त भी बदल
जाएगा
PALAK
DAS ना होगा बीमारी का डर, जीवन फिर
VII ARIEL खिलखिलाएगा

दोस्तों के संग करेंगे मस्ती, घूमेंगे सारा
संसार

फिर मिलेगी वही आज़ादी, होगी खुशियों
की बौछार।


W R I T T E N B Y

REYANSH
PASARI

VII ARIEL

GRADE VIII

A NEW BEGINNING

It was Aadya’s first day at her class and welcomed Aadya
new school. She was a little warmly. At lunch break, she
apprehensive. She had faced decided to be courageous and
bullying issues in her previous try to talk to the other girls
school and that worried her. but received no response.
At the bus stop, she saw a few Instead they called her names.
girls waiting for the bus as well. She ran to the washroom
She smiled at them, but they crying. There she found
didn’t respond. Aadya Ekansha. Hearing Aadya’s
convinced herself that they story, Ekansha rushed off to
probably hadn’t noticed her. Aadya’s class and started
Inside the school bus, she calling everyone names.
found the front seats occupied; All protested and said that
so she sat at the back. they would complain to the
She was enjoying the view teacher . Ekansha responded,
outside the window when she “Why are you all so angry?
heard a voice, “Hey! Are you Weren’t you too doing the
new ?” same thing to Aadya?”
“Yes I am.” Everyone was quiet!
“Oh, that’s great! I am Ekansha, Later, Ekansha said, “I’m
nice to meet you,” she said. sorry, your day didn’t go
“I am Aadya.” well.”
Aadya got off the bus and Aadya smiled adoringly. “I
found the way to her found a genuine friend today.
classroom. A couple of girls And I am immensely happy!”
were laughing and whispering
amongst themselves. No one
bothered to say a “Hi!”
That upset her. Soon WRITTEN BY
after, the teacher
entered the ADVIKA SINGH
VIII VRINDAVAN

DAISIES: DANCING
WITH DELIGHT IN THE
DARKNESS
RADIATING
SUNSHINE!

VASUDEVA
KUTUMBAKAN

ILLUSTRATIONS
BY

AISHWARYA
ARORA CLASS
VIII SHALIMAR

CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES

Jocelyn scribbled at top speed in her notebook. She loved drama class. ‘The story is too
serious. It’s supposed to be a comedy, Jocelyn,’ a voice whined. Jocelyn looked up with
a frown. That is, she loved drama class without a writing partner. Especially loud, let’s-
have-fun-Brittany for the said partner. Brittany was the polar opposite of Jocelyn.
‘Well, the protagonist can’t laugh in a library,’ Jocelyn insisted. The argument went on
and on.
Miss Emma soon came over. `Girls, the project is to write a play together, and you need
to celebrate your differences for that to happen. Why not give being friends a shot?’
she asked. Jocelyn and Brittany looked at each other. ‘Miss Emma, we are polar
opposites. You need to agree on at least one thing to be friends.’ Brittany said. Jocelyn
nodded in approval. Miss Emma told the girls to take the time after school to try and
figure out how to be friends. ‘Because it will help you write much better, and you’ll
each have a great friend!’ she had said. And so, Jocelyn found herself waiting
impatiently for Brittany to come to the park. ‘Hey, sorry I’m late!’ Brittany said with a
bright smile. ‘Well, good thing you’re here now.’ Jocelyn offered the girl a smile. 'Well…
how do we become friends?’ Brittany asked. They had been sitting opposite each other
on park benches for ten minutes, and it was getting awkward. ‘Why don’t we try doing
things the other loves? We might find some common ground!’ Jocelyn said. Brittany
agreed, and they both parted with a promise to meet in the evening.
The girls spent the day doing things the other loved most. Brittany tried reading and
baking brownies for the day, and Jocelyn tried skateboarding and seeing a horror
movie. As evening approached, both the girls met up at the park again.

‘That was terrible! I burned the brownies, and Shakespeare is really hard to
understand!’ Brittany said. ‘You’re telling me.’ said Jocelyn, shaking her head
mournfully while holding a bandaged elbow. ‘Well, this day was a failure for both of
us, then.’ Brittany said. Jocelyn nodded hard. ‘Elbow rash is horrible, today was a huge
disappointment,’ she shuddered. Hey, we just agreed on something!’ Brittany
exclaimed.Jocelyn stared at Brittany in excitement. ‘You’re right, Brittany! We just
agreed that we’re both different! So, this is what Miss Emma meant by celebrating our
differences.’ Jocelyn said.
‘Really? I thought it meant throwing a party.’ Brittany scratched her head. Jocelyn
laughed, and so did Brittany. ‘I learned something else, too.’ Brittany grinned.
‘What’s that?’ Jocelyn asked. ‘The value of friendship.’ Brittany hugged Jocelyn.

WRITTEN BY

NAVYA GUPTA
VIII EDEN

BENEVOLENT ACT

Sam used to live in the and she was a renowned
Stratford area in London with painter, but her son had
her parents. She was born to an deceivingly thrown her out
English mother and an African of the house after he got
father who were not very well married.
to do. Sam worked hard to get Sam and Natalie decided to
a scholarship for Royal College help the poor lady, they
in London. She started high bought her canvas and
school and was looking paints and help her to put
forward to making new an exhibition of her
friends. The boys and some of painting. Rachel’s exhibition
the girls in the school used to was so successful that she
tease her about her dark skin. earned a lot of money and
After few months of school, sponsored Sam’s education.
Sam was able to make a friend The act of kindness from
named Natalie. Sam changed Rachel’s life
One day Natalie and Sam saw and the trio became friends
an old lady on their way to for life.
school. She was looking for
something to eat from a
garbage bin. Sam instantly
offered her the sandwich she
had for lunch. The old lady
said that her name was Rachel

WRITTEN BY

AANSHI
AGARWAL
VIII VRINDAVAN

FRIENDSHIP

There are two sides to every A cycle of betrayal was set in
friendship, and each side is motion. Ella deleted the
equally important. This story important slides of Arthur’s
takes place in the streets of presentation and once he
Paris filled with love, laughter realized it, their bond snapped.
and finger-licking food. Gradually, they stopped
Arthur and Ella had been speaking to each other entirely,
friends ever since they met each and with time, they had no clue
other in high school. about what was going on in
Their topic of interest was each other's life.
always fashion. They both went Years later, they bumped into
to the same college. They each other at a preschool
supported each other function where both of them
throughout their time in had come to drop their kids. A
college. Their diverse casual conversation revealed
personalities completed each that both had missed the Louis
other like the two sides of the Vuitton job. They
yin and yang. After graduation, acknowledged their immature
Arthur and Ella, both got an behaviour and admitted to
internship at Chanel and Dior having missed each other
respectively and both had a pre- through the years. This time
offer for a promising position at they decided to renew their
Louis Vuitton. This affected friendship with an oath to never
them a lot and slowly ended up break their bond ever.
sabotaging their friendship. A
barrier that neither of them
could cross was formed.

WRITTEN BY

RUSHAAN
SHARMA
VIII EDEN

A TALE OF TRUST

“Let's meet tomorrow. It is getting dark and I must go home now”, said
Ann. Lily responded, “Sure. Your mother must be getting worried.” Lily
and Ann were best friends - friends from the time they were in
kindergarten and their friendship had nothing but grown stronger ever
since. In fact, calling them sisters would not be wrong. They shared
their thoughts, secrets, moments of happiness and despair, and even
their accessories and clothes!
Lily and Ann were in class IX. So, studies were taking a priority over
everything else. Lily aspired to become an astronaut and was
dedicatedly preparing for it. Ann on the other hand never had any such
inclinations. Lily was included in the scholars’ batch by the school to
help bright students prepare better for their academic pursuits. As days
passed, Lily became engrossed in her studies. Ann felt that Lily was
purposely not spending time with her as she preferred the company of
brighter students. Other classmates also encouraged Ann to believe that
it indeed was the case.
Ann openly talked about Lily being selfish. Lily , busy preparing for the
boards was unaware of the growing feelings of anger and animosity in
Ann. In the Board exams, Lily topped; not just in school but in the
entire county. At the merit award ceremony, Ann was watching the
entire felicitation ceremony in a rather envious way.
At the podium Lily said , “Respected teachers and dear friends, thank
you for this gesture. But this could not have been possible without
many of your help . Special thanks to my teachers and mentors. A
special thanks to my dearest friend Ann, who silently and patiently
supported me all through. I was not able to spend any time with her for
two years, yet she never complained and waited patiently for me to
achieve my goal. Dear Ann, thank you!” Tears rolled down Ann's eyes.
She could not gather enough courage to face Lily and
quietly vanished from the school hall.

WRITTEN BY

AVISHA MALIK
VIII CUBBON

UNUSUAL FRIENDSHIP

There’s nothing better than a was a figment of my
friend who makes it easy to imagination. But to me she
believe in yourself. Let me tell was real.
you about my best friend One day I got homework: to
Zara. compose a poem. When I read
The first two days of my new my poem aloud, Zara said,
school were as special as they “You write well, Sanaa.”
could be. Everyone used to “Don’t be silly, I know how I
come and gather around me struggle to make lines rhyme.”
during the lunch break and “No, your poem touches my
ask me questions about my heart.”
previous school or myself. But
this interest didn’t last long That is when I decided to
because they realized that I write more often.
couldn’t dance, sing or paint, Interestingly, I became quite a
nor was I good at sports. poet! Teachers appreciated my
During the lunch break one poems during the Creative
day, a girl came up to me ,“Hi, Writing session. Since then I
I am Zara; saw you sitting have become well known in
here alone so I thought I school! Many want to be
should say hello.” associated with me! But who
Zara used to magically appear needs fake friends when they
whenever I felt lonely. She have a sweet helpful and
comforted me and gave me encouraging friend like Zara?
company. I spent hours
pouring out my heart to her, WRITTEN BY
and she patiently heard me.
But no one had seen Zara. She SANAA SARFRAJ
VIII MILLENIUM

मित्रता दोस्ती

बहुत पुरानी बात है| एक आश्रम था उसमें कई दो बचपन के दोस्तों ने मिलकर एक
छात्र थे। गुरुजी नित्य नई शिक्षा अपने छात्रों सपना देखा था| सपना था देश की सेवा
को दिया करते थे। एक दिन उनके कु छ छात्र करना| अपने इसी सपने को पूरा करने
उनके पास आए। उन्होंने गुरुजी से प्रश्न किया, के लिए दोनों सेना में भर्ती हो गए| बहुत
“गुरुजी धन, परिवार और धर्म इन तीनों में जल्द उन्हें देश की सेवा करने का भी
हमारा सच्चा मित्र कौन है?” गुरुजी ने उन्हें एक अवसर प्राप्त हुआ| युद्ध छिड़ गया और
कथा सुनाई, फिर उनके प्रश्न का जवाब दिया। उन्हें युद्ध में भेजा गया| जंग के दौरान
एक व्यक्ति था| उसके तीन मित्र थे। एक मित्र एक दोस्त घायल हो गया| दूसरी पोस्ट
से उसकी घनिष्ठ मित्रता थी, दूसरे से थोड़ी कम पर तैनात दोस्त को पता चला तो वह उसे
और तीसरे से बहुत कम। एक बार वह व्यक्ति बचाने भागा| पर उसके कै प्टन ने उसे
किसी मुसीबत में फँ स गया। उसे राज दरबार में रोकते हुए कहा, “तुम जब तक वहाँ
बुलाया गया था और उसे अके ले जाने में डर लग पहुँचोगे, तुम्हारा दोस्त मर चुका होगा|
रहा था। उसने सोचा कि वह अपने किसी मित्र वही हुआ भी| कै प्टन ने कहा, “तुम्हारा
को साथ ले जाए। वह पहले मित्र के पास गया जाना बेकार रहा|”
लेकिन पहले मित्र ने उसके साथ जाने से मना दोस्त ने उत्तर दिया “नहीं सर, जब मैं
कर दिया। ऐसे ही दूसरे मित्र ने भी मना कर अपने दोस्त के पास पहुँचा तो मुझे देख
दिया और अन्य किसी मित्र से मदद लेने के मुस्कराते हुए उसने कहा–मुझे यकीन था
लिए कहा। फिर वह तीसरे के पास गया और तुम जरुर आओगे|” मैं उसे नहीं बचा
उसे पूरी बात बताई। तीसरा मित्र मदद करने के पाया लेकिन उसका मुझ पर और मेरी
लिए तैयार हो गया और राजदरबार जाकर उसे दोस्ती पर जो यकीन था , उसे बचा लिया|
मुसीबत से बचा लिया।
कथा पूरी होने के बाद गुरुजी ने छात्रों को
बताया कि पहला मित्र धन है, जिसे हम सबसे
प्रिय मानते हैं, लेकिन वह मृत्यु के बाद, एक
कदम भी साथ नहीं चलता। वहीं दूसरा मित्र
परिवार है, जो सहायता तो करता है, लेकिन जब
तक शरीर है, तब तक। तीसरा मित्र धर्म है जो
सभी लोकों में साथ होता है, जिसके प्रति हम
हमेशा उपेक्षा का भाव रखते हैं, लेकिन वही
हमें सुख व शांति प्रदान करता है। अच्छे मित्र
हर चरण में हमें सहायता, मार्गदर्शन और
समर्थन देते हैं।

WRITTEN BY WRITTEN BY

AVYAY MILIND SHARMA
AGRAWAL VIII PINJORE
VIII SHALIMAR

PARENT'S CORNER

क्यों है इतनी EVERY CLOUD
पढ़ाई?
The other side of my door is
क्यों है इतनी पढ़ाई, गणित है क्यों heartbroken
ज़रूरी ? It is missing my children for
so long, so sorely;
गूगल पर तो सब है ही, लिखना है Been ages since I greeted any
कै सी मज़बूरी। guests

Braving the pandemic world
outside, is
notoloanewlyo!rld
मेरे बच्चे और हम, वासी, इस नीले-हरे It finds itself of
ग्रह के , masks
Sometimes can’t recognize
लेकिन हम तो कण भी नहीं, इस our own family;
विशाल अनंतता के । Disinfectants, sanitizers,

rubber gloves
Forgotten the touch of bare
गूगल में काफी है, ज्ञान जो हम हैं But nhoa,nIdhs acvoem
npoltetgeilvye!n up
जानते, yet
I can still hear the children
मगर यह तो बूँद भी नहीं, इस laugh merrily;
रहस्यमयी सागर से! The world inside is

beautifully connected
The family has discovered
अभी तो मंगल पर भी, सिर्फ यान ही हैं the family!
जाते,
WRITTEN BY
चंद्रमा भी दूर ही है, बस अपने सपनों
में आते! VISHAL SHARMA
(FATHER OF
वहाँ छोड़ो, यहीं देखो, धरती को ही JHANAK SHARMA
कितना जानते! VI ORION)

जादू का पिटारा है अभी, जहाँ पर भी
ध्यान डालते|



विज्ञान ने की है तरक्की, मगर सवाल
असंख्य आते,

कला ने भी भरी उड़ानें, यह अचंभा
समेट न पाते!



बनो उत्सुक, सदा विस्मित, रहो इसमें
डु बकी लगाते,

अथाह समुद्र है यह विश्व, आओ कु छ
मोती हम बनाते!

HELPING CHILDREN COPE UP WITH STRESS

This pandemic has actually dancing etc. which is often
changed everyone’s life upside a stress buster
down. But yet we should be We can tell our kids that it
grateful that we and our loved is okay to cry and express
ones are alive. their anger out. Kids
Like us adults, children too sometimes fail to talk and
experience stress, we as parents express about what’s
can’t protect them but certainly bothering them but as
help them to cope up with the parents we notice it and at
same. These are ways that I that point of time, we have
adopted to be able to cope with to make our kids feel that
stress. I would like to pen them we are always there for
down here: them.
Regularly playing in the
Listen to your child’s playground with their peer
concerns and feelings groups really kept my kids
calmly. happy and it also helped
Encourage them to them stay active and stress
practice their hobbies like free.

music, drawing, WRITTEN BY

SHEEVALE
JINDAL
(MOTHER OF
SHREEYANSH
JINDAL
VI LIBRA)

STRESS MEDICINE-MUSIC

In this COVID time, many of us have lost one various social media. In addition to that he is
or the other dear ones. Some of us have faced also learning Indian classical vocal music and it
loss of income in business, salary cuts or even has done wonders too. Learning new skills and
loss of jobs. Many of us also started working honing his talent have made such a positive
from home. As the saying goes, ‘ we win some, impact on his behaviour that now he never
we lose some but ultimately, we win them all.’ feels lonely. Whenever he gets time, he takes
During these hard times all of us must have at out his guitar, plays some tunes, sings some
some point or the other felt lonely, scared or songs and we as parents not only feel proud
anxious. Without losing hope at the same time, about his newly acquired skills but are also
we have also heard inspiring stories about happy that he is not stressed and enjoys every
people acquiring new skills, adopting new bit of the music. It is not necessary to be
lifestyles, achieving new heights by pursuing perfect but a good beginning certainly goes a
their passion with greater zeal and enthusiasm. long way. What we learnt from this experience
We have all became more creative in one sense is that any creative venture or exploring
or the other during this lockdown. different things, will not put extra pressure on
What I personally learned that one easy way to you, instead it will help you in releasing any
ward off loneliness and boost your well-being such pressure. These days you have so many
is to practice yoga and enjoy music and some apps and websites where your child can learn
kind of art form. It is a proven fact and we so many new things by exploring herself or
have a plethora of content available which himself. And there is no denying that what you
shows that yoga, music and art are therapeutic achieve with your own efforts and failures, is
with a host of benefits that improve not only always sweeter than one which you get on a
mindfulness and but also lower anxiety, platter. One thing which is in abundance in
depression and stress level. these tough times is - “time”. So, it is always
In the initial period when the kids stopped good to consume time by doing some creative
going to school, parents had to work from work and what else can be better than learning
home that led to many confrontations between music (instrumental and/or vocal). My son also
the family members as everyone was trying to won prizes and accolades in online singing
adapt to the ‘New Normal’. I pondered a lot on competitions, which not only boosted his
how to overcome this kind of a situation but confidence but also made him happy. Even
couldn’t find a solution. Then one fine day my small actions can have a huge positive impact. I
son (who is now in Class VI) said, “Papa, can hope you will all agree to the fact that listening
you get me a Guitar?” Immediately, my eyes lit to
up that this was a great opportunity to help music is one of the most powerful stress buster.
him bring out his talent and reativity. Without Needless to say, music not only takes car of
wasting any time, I ordered an acoustic guitar your stress but also helps you in increasing your
and it was a game changer. Though, he has concentration level.
interest in music and for his age he sings well, “One good thing about music is that when it
but getting a guitar was nothing short of a hits you, you feel no pain.”
blessing for him. We got him a teacher who Happy humming !
agreed to take online guitar classes. He started
strumming a few chords. Now it has been
more than eight months and believe me he is
not only practicing what is being taught but
has also started exploring new stuff with the
help of videos available on

WRITTEN BY

PUSHPAM JHA
(FATHER OF
ARUL JHA
CLASS VI PEGASUS)

PERSONALITY DEVELOPEMENT

The wise say, “As you sow, so is always fruitful,
shall you reap.” irrespective of how old the
There are a lot of factors which child is. Celebrate their
contribute towards the leaps and strides, and let
personality development of a them know that you are
child and the school, teachers there for them when they
and peers play a very falter. Encourage them to
important role. However a compete with themselves,
significant factor is the and not to make others
contribution of parents in the their yardsticks. Prepare
initial years of the child’s them to learn the good
development before he even habits from others, but at
starts playschool. The parents the same time they must
have to balance it out in the believe in their own
upbringing of the child. If the potential. In these trying
parents are very strict then it times of the pandemic, this
hampers the personality of the has become even more
child and if they are very important than ever.
lenient then the child can
become stubborn and spoilt. WRITTEN BY
In order to mould a child into
a confident, optimistic and PREETI SHARMA
inquisitive person, parents (MOTHER OF
must become role models for JHANAK SHARMA
their children. It is unavoidable VI ORION)
to get frustrated while dealing
with the limitless energy of a
child, but it is entirely
avoidable to let this frustration
seep into your interactions

with the child. Encouraging
the student to learn

THE UNBEARABLE INSIDIOUSNESS OF CYBERBULLYING

We often find our son persistence response toolkits,
overextending his screen time, role playing “what-if” scenarios
eyes glued to whatever is the and most importantly, keeping
latest “in-thing” or meme or that an open communication and
so-cool YouTube sensation. dialogues with children where
PewDiePie’s Tween Army most parents keep their own
certainly has our son as a loyal emotions in check and dialogue
soldier. We, like most parents, in control.
have screen-time monitoring and We are excited and happy to
content control apps on the learn that Lotus Valley takes
devices at home. We like most of topics like cyberbullying
the parents believe that our seriously and coaches their
children, though occasionally students in dealing with such
indulging in games are at least surreptitiously harmful
safe at home. situations. Such challenges are
We were never more wrong as encountered much more
parents, after learning one day frequently by our children and
that some of our son’s friends that is why they need to be
had unwittingly joined a Fortnite more vigilant and alert online
game-based private YouTube all the time.
channel where the content was
highly coercive and not fit for
reasonable adults, let alone
children. All the parents did
their best to console and counsel
the children. This episode started
an episode for us which took us
into the technology and
behavioral psychological aspects
of cyber mistreatment – the
importance of children
recognizing when peer
communication is going
out of line, its

WRITTEN BY

RIMJHIM PRASAD
(MOTHER OF SHREE

RAO VI GEMINI)

IN MEMORIAM

Sorrow filled our hearts when Ms.Richa Saxena, our dear
colleague and teacher of Lotus Valley International School,

Noida, lost her life’s battle to Covid on 23rd May, 2021.

Richa joined LVISN on 1st April,2014 and taught Social
Science to the Middle School. She was a good friend to

many of us and a great colleague. Her students will
always remember her as a hardworking, optimistic and
disciplined teacher who was always appreciative of their

achievements.
It’s been months since Richa left us, yet the emptiness

remains.
Our hearts and prayers will ever remain with her family

members. Wish she is happy in Elysium!



“Stand still, O Beautiful End, for

a moment, and say your last

words in silence.

I bow to you and hold up my lamp

to light you on your way.”

- Rabindranath Tagore

BRAIN GYM
Brain power improves by brain use, just as our bodily strength grows
with exercise. Brain gym is a movement-based program comprising of
simple exercises that helps to stimulate the brain function with the
focus on improving learning and mental organization. The consistent
practice of brain gym movements wake up neural connections in the
whole brain and body, making us ready for learning while feeling safe
and emotionally centred.
Students at LVIS, have been engaging with Brain Gym activities in a
fun manner every morning with their teachers. They have been
practising activities such as Brain buttons, Thinking caps, Cross crawl,
Hook ups to be calm and focussed and enhance their concentration and
learning prowess.

WRITTEN BY

SEEMA RANA
CLE HEAD

ART THERAPY
‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things,
but their inward significance’ a quotable quote to be pondered upon.
The powerful effect that art and creative expression have on human
minds is immense. Art therapy provides individuals who arefacing
emotional, physical and cognitive challenges with new pathways
towards understanding and self-expression. One does not have to be a
born artist to benefit from art therapy. Art therapy uses the power of
arts to enhance healing of all kinds. It inspires people to bring out their
artistic ability. Anyone who feels overwhelmed or pressurised by the
hectic world that we live in must try art therapy. It is an emotional and
a great stress relief for everyone and gives a feeling of self-
accomplishment which is very essential to improve
self-confidence.

WRITTEN BY

MONICA RAGHAVAN
TEACHER

ART THERAPY AND COVID PANDEMIC

Humans have been using art therapy as a form of self-expression for thousands
of years. This article will describe the benefits of artistic expression and how it’s
helping millions cope with COVID pandemic by exploring our inner self.

BENEFITS OF ART THERAPY

ENHANCES CREATIVE SKILLS
There are heaps of artistic activities like journaling, sculpting, painting, clay
modelling, sketching, etc. All forms of artistic expression can be beneficial, but we
may find one that draws us in more than others. Practicing art therapy as an
individual can also be rewarding, and often leads to a fascinating road of self-
discovery!
A GREAT STRESSBUSTER
Art therapy is helpful for all age groups. By using our unwanted free time to do
something we are passionate about, we may discover that our stress levels
normalize and we experience more clarity. During the outbreak of COVID-19,
people are experiencing higher levels of stress than usual. Art therapy promotes
creative thinking and helps us find release of suppressed feelings which ultimately
leads to inner peace.
TREATS MENTAL DISORDERS
Its also great for coping with PTSD, clinical depression, anxiety, children with
learning disabilities, people with eating disorders, older adults dealing with
dementia, addiction like screen addiction.During this pandemic, while we find
ourselves in self-isolation, many are resorting to art therapy to help them get
through these troubled times. Many therapists and teachers are offering online
courses to help teach basic art skills.
Art therapy is all about the process and not the result. We don’t need to be a
gifted artist to experience the benefits of art therapy. Nobody is there to judge us
on how good our art is. As long as we are feeling comfortable and relaxed while
creating, we are succeeding. There is no right or wrong; it’s simply a way of self-
expression.

WRITTEN BY

MS PRERNA BANSAL
COORDINATOR
CLASS VI

THE ART CORNER

MVKAAI LAIHNQOAUATILRZAA VNIIIAMNIRAARNADNAG

TAVNIIISMHIIRDAANBDRAAL

AVIRIYGAANNMYMEHEDTEA

AKVAIIIIESSHHAALGIMOAYRAL VAIINI VIKRAINRDAATVHAIN

TISYVAI LKIABRPOAOR TANVISI HSIARIBUASNSAL
PALAK DAS COHBDEVEATRISIAONN
VII ARIEL

MAVAIHPIEAGGAASURSWAL
ANURADHA AGRAWAL

VIII MILLENNIUM

“A picture is a poem without words”
– Horace

AANVYIALTIBHRAAKUR TEVJIAGLEGMUINPTI A

VMIIYI VRRAIKNUDMAVAARN

AVVIISIIHCAUMBBAOLNIK AVDI IPTEIGKAASKURSU

AVNIIIKTAELKEUSMTOAR

“Art is not what you see, but what you
make others see.”
-Edgar Degas

HANG ON TIGHT TO MOTHER EARTH!

Her brill bounty without which we could never
persist,
Her grand gifts without which mankind may never
exist.
She showers us with amenities and aids selflessly,
Like aTmhoetohnercenluarvtiushrinlagnhde
arnlditttlheeoanuestinerdeefaairti,gably.
We’ve ruined but now need to repair.
The steadfast sea and the valiant volcano,
To her it itssuonuarmenistiarn
edexstisotremncsemwaedeowitec.lear,
The alarming WRITTEN BY
The once jovial and bountiful Earth is crying in
despair. AVISHA MALIK
Now, the lands are barren and the air reeks of smoke, VIII CUBBON

The once lively Earth is now choking on pollution’s
However, citlo’sa
nko. t the end!
It’s our ways we need to mend.
We need to find a solution to arrest pollution,
Together, we can start a REVOLUTION!

AVDI IPTEIGKAASKURSU

ILLUSTRATED BY

AKAIESHA GOYAL
VIII SHALIMAR

HAPPY LEARNING!!!