School E magazine Primary School April-July- 2019-20

Issue
LVG-10/1st Quarter/2019-20

The aisles and passages of Lotus Valley International School chirped
with laughter and mirth as yet another academic session rolled on. It
is with great pride and pleasure that we bring forth the first edition of
the quarterly e-magazine for the year 2019-20. The importance of
keeping the parents abreast with all the happenings of the school
through this platform, cannot be stressed enough. With renewed
energy, we set adrift on yet another daunting journey, full of thrill
and excitement.

The month of April buzzed with new levels of joy as the learners of
each grade settled themselves in their new classes. Welcome activities,
assemblies, workshops, competitions, championships, special visits,
open house and of course the CBSE results kept the school in high
spirits.

The Orientation Programme held for the new members of the Lotus
Valley family was a successful effort in making the parents aware of
the ethos of the school. The learners of Grades X and XII made us proud
with their spectacular results.

It is through these activities that we make our learners push their
limits, strive for excellence and instil in them, the confidence to face
the world and surpass the challenges and evolve as finer individuals.
The following pages of the magazine will give you a deeper insight
into our escapade, so sit back and come aboard to travel with us
through the medium of this magazine.

Happy Reading!

“John Dewey, an American philosopher,
psychologist, and an eminent educational
reformer had said,

Education is not preparation for
life; education is life itself”.

Knowledge gives us the power to make Dr. Shayama Chona
decisions that effectively change the
course of our life. For every nation, Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan
society and family, education of the future Awardee
citizens is the premise of their progress.
Every year we welcome new students to and take each other forward as one family
join our family and be aspired in every not just in academics but also in all
way to make their dreams come true. We spheres of life.
are glad that you have placed supreme
confidence in us to help shape your child’s Someone has rightly said that creativity
future. Lotus Valley International School, inspires ideas and ideas inspire change. As
Gurgaon is a ‘School for Life’ where we parents, the best you can do is not to
acknowledge the truth that the restrict the thinking process of the
knowledge imparted today may not stay children. Let them be what they want to
relevant in the future. Through various be; let them live a life that defines success
programmes, a sincere effort is made to in happiness quotient and not the
foster academic, social, emotional, materialistic possessions; let them live a
physical and mental growth of the life with no regrets. For only happy
learners. Our teachers, under the children today will create a happy world
dynamic leadership of Mrs. Anita tomorrow!
Malhotra, have been working hard to
address the needs of the learners
individually and help them develop
holistically as a great citizen of the world.
We have come a long way and I am
euphoric to share that our teachers work
with the solitary objective of creating
leaders, who have the capability of
changing the trajectory of organizations,
society, and of the nation for the better.
Our learners are encouraged to work hard

At Lotus Valley International School we Mrs. Anita Malhotra
strive to harness the individual potential of
our learners while providing them with an State and CBSE National Teacher
opportunity to grow in a safe and a Awardee
comfortable environment that encourages
inquisitiveness, responsiveness and nurtured into a new way of thinking and
respect for others. With a plethora of doing. It speaks volumes about the fact
activities spread across the year, we are that our learners can really change the
strongly focused on supporting our world.
learners to develop the right attitudes and
competencies to become successful global I look forward to the support of parent
citizens of this ever-changing world. As it is fraternity for making this Academic Session
truly said, Knowledge is power, information yet another remarkable year with many
is liberating. Education is the premise of new and significant milestones to
progress, in every society, in every family. showcase.
Sharing and accepting what others do, feel,
aspire and believe in, is an integral part of I hope you have a great time reading the
education at Lotus Valley. It teaches one to magazine!
be sensitive, to respond in love and
generosity, to care and to share. In the true With Best Wishes,
spirit of this vision and to craft socially
conscious individuals, community service Anita Malhotra
and dignity of labour have been integrally
incorporated in the school system so that
our learners develop a sense of
responsibility and pride in serving and
respecting others. We truly believe that
both academic excellence and co-curricular
activities are essential elements of
education required for building leaders of
tomorrow. It gives me immense
satisfaction to see our learners developing
holistically. This has also been made
possible because we are blessed with a
fantastic group of learners who love being

ACADEMICS…

 CBSE BOARD RESULTS – Grade X
 CBSE BOARD RESULTS – Grade XII
 NIE - Newspaper In Education
 DISCOVERY LAB – Grade II & III
 ARYABHATA MATHS LAB – Grade II & III

SCHOLASTIC FEATS…

 CLASS ASSEMBLIES – Grade I - III
 NEW PARENTS ORIENTATION
 CORONATION CEREMONY – ‘Udaan’ – Grade Prep - III
 MENAGE – NOW AND THEN

CRUISING THE WORLD…

 CELEBRATING SPECIAL DAYS
 EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION TO USA – NASA VISIT – Grade VI-XI
 PRINCIPAL, MRS. ANITA MALHOTRA’S VISIT TO SERBIA
 INDO GERMAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM – Grade X – XII

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS…

 BOOK RELEASE - ‘I am Tamana’
 BUDDING WRITER – Ekaansh Agarwal
 BEST FILM AWARD FOR THE MOVIE ‘ Pata Nahi’
 AIAT AWARD SHOW
 ACHIEVER AT THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE– Hridyansh Gautam

TREADING TOWARDS LARGER GOALS…

 THE PROBIOTIC WORKSHOP
 WORLD AUSTISM AWARENESS DAY
 ATL COMMUNITY DAY
 ATL TINKERING FEST
 PLANTATION DRIVE

BRAIN TRAIN…

 INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

RENDEZVOUS…

 ENTRÉE PROGRAM
 WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

 STEPPING STONES – Grade Pre-Nursery – Nursery
 INNOVATIVE TRAILS – Grade Prep
 FOCUS GROUP – Grade I
 LEXILE READING – Grade III
 OPEN HOUSE
 READING PROGRAM
 GUEST SPEAKERS

TEEN VOGUE...

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDIO FOR EMERGING CAREERS

BEYOND CLASSROOMS…

 DEAR TIME – Drop Everything And Read

 WORK EDUCATION – Grade I - III
 HAWAIIAN POOL PARTY – Grade Pre-nursery – Nursery
 WORKSHOP FOR LEARNERS – Grade II-III
 FIT KID PROGRAM – Grade Nursery - II
 MOGLY GURUKUL PROGRAM – Grade Nursery - III
 SPEECH AND DRAMA PROGRAM – Grade Nursery - III
 ATL TINKERING FEST EXHIBITION
 FSSAI – Magic Box Activities

TRACK & FIELD…

 ALL INDIA ROLLER SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP
 SCHOOL GAMES FEDERATION OF INDIA DISTRICT SKATING

COMPETITION

YOUNG HANDS & MINDS AT WORK…

NOTICE BOARD…

FROM THE MAILBOX…

CREDITS…





CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE X

AISSE RESULTS 2018-19 115
100%
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS APPEARED 92.14%
PASS PERCENTAGE
SCHOOL AVERAGE

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE SCHOOL TOPPER

98.2%

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE X

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
FOR JOINING THE

100 MARKS CLUB

SHREEYA CHUGH SEEMANTHINI RAY
MATHEMATICS/FRENCH HINDI

PRESHTHA GARG TANVI ARORA NAINIKA GUPTA
FRENCH MATHEMATICS FRENCH

ARYAN JAIN ALAINA RARA PRATHAM MITTAL
SOCIAL SCIENCE FRENCH SOCIAL SCIENCE

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE X

SUBJECT TOPPERS

MATHEMATICS TANVI ARORA SHREEYA CHUGH 100

HINDI SEEMANTINI RAY 100

SOCIAL ARYAN JAIN , PRATHAM MITTAL 100
SCIENCE
FRENCH ALAINA RARA PRESHTHA GARG 100
NAINIKA GUPTA SHREEYA 100
FIT CHUGH
98
SCIENCE TRUPTI AGARWAL ,PRATHAM 98
ENGLISH MITTAL 95
GERMAN PRISHA RAI , TANVI ARORA 94
SPANISH ARJUN RAIZADA, KRITI MALIK
NAINIKA GUPTA, RITISHA
ARORA

ANOUSHKA MATHUR,
PRESHTHA GARG

SIMRAN KAUR SACHDEVA
,TANVI ARORA

ANOUSHKA MATHUR

ELINA SINGH

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE XII

AISSCE RESULTS 2018-19 82
100%
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS APPEARED 86.5%
PASS PERCENTAGE 90.24%
SCHOOL AVERAGE
PERCENTAGE OF DISTINCTIONS

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE SCHOOL TOPPERS

RISHABH GARG ISHIKA MAHESHWARI
97.6% 97.6%

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE XII

STREAM TOPPERS

RISHABH GARG VEDANT
SCIENCE COMMERCE
97.6%
96.6%

ISHIKA MAHESHWARI
HUMANITIES
97.6%

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE XII

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
FOR JOINING THE

100 MARKS CLUB

RISHABH GARG MOLLY KALRA ISHIKA MAHESHWARI
MATHEMATICS LEGAL STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE

NANAKI SINGH AHLUWALIA ANOUSHKA KASHYAP

POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE

CBSE BOARD RESULT - GRADE XII

SUBJECT TOPPERS

MATHEMATICS RISHABH GARG 100
POLITICAL SCIENCE ISHIKA MAHESHWARI 100
NANAKI SINGH AHLUWALIA
LEGAL STUDIES ANOUSHKA KASHYAP 100
CHEMISTRY 99
ECONOMICS MOLLY KALRA 99
CHANAKYA KAPOOR 99
COMPUTER SCIENCE 99
BUSINESS STUDIES VEDANT
RISHABH GARG 99
PSYCHOLOGY PANKHURI AGARWAL 99
ACCOUNTANCY 99
PHYSICAL EDUCATION VEDANT
ISHIKA MAHESHWARI 98
PHYSICS 98
BIOLOGY VEDANT ARYA 98
HISTORY KABIR HANSPAL 98
PAINTING MEHAK BHATIA 97
ENGLISH RISHABH GARG 95
MULTIMEDIA &
WEB TECHNOLOGY SIMRAN DEWAN 92
INFORMATICS ISHIKA MAHESHWARI
PRACTICES SAMEEKSHA BANSAL
PANKHURI AGARWAL

AMISHA

LAKSHITA SINGH

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

It is imperative to give the right
opportunity and environment to our
learners to inculcate good reading habits in
them at their formative years. The NIE
programme for grades Nursery – III is an
effort in this direction. Age appropriate
articles, stories and fun filled riddles keep
the young readers intrigued about the
world around. This magazine also covers a
variety of content, pan India level contests
and activities.

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

DISCOVERY LAB

The important thing is to never stop future use. This was further explained with
questioning! -Albert Einstein the help of a model. Learners were also
introduced to the concept of density and
To inculcate in our learners, a zeal to were shown educational videos on the
discover the world around us, of knowing same. The high density found in the dead
things, and having new and wonderful sea and related fun facts were shared.
ideas, many interesting hands-on activities Furthermore, the concept was
were conducted in the Discovery Lab. demonstrated with the help of an
These activities were designed to ensure experiment of an egg submerging in plain
that rather than memorizing, the learners water but floating on a solution of salt and
are made to think and understand facts water. Furthermore, the learners enjoyed
and the world around them. These breaking open an egg and learning about
activities encouraged learners to ask its different parts.
questions, probe for answers, conduct
investigations, and collect data. For the
learners of Grade II, these activities
included observing a working model of
human lungs to comprehend the role of
various parts of our body in the breathing
process. An activity of finger printing was
also conducted to show how every
individual is unique and how finger prints
can be used as identification marks.
Another interesting activity involved
growing bread mould to understand the
difference between fresh and stale food.
They learnt about fungus and how it can
cause stomach infection. The Grade III
learners were sensitized towards the
urgent need to stop water wastage. Class
discussions and educational videos were
used as a medium towards this end. Water
harvesting was introduced as a cost-
effective method to store water for

DISCOVERY LAB

DISCOVERY LAB

DISCOVERY LAB

Learners learnt about miscible and
immiscible liquids by mixing milk and
water followed by mixing oil and water.
This was also related to oil spills and how
they harm the marine ecosystem. To
supplement the knowledge acquired from
a lesson on creepy and crawlies, learners
were shown specimens of cockroach,
housefly and honeybee. They closely
observed the body parts of the insects
along with their life cycles. The Discovery
Lab activities continue to play a very
crucial role in the ongoing intellectual
development of our learners. In the
Discovery and General Science
laboratories, learners are making use of
the time, space, as well as resources to
exercise their curiosity. They are enjoying
the freedom to engage in new
explorations, experimentations, and
explanations.

“ Nearly every great
discovery in science has
come as the result of
providing a new question
rather than a new answer”

Paul A. Meglitsch

ARYABHATTA MATHS LAB

Math Lab activities engage the learners in
mathematical games and puzzle solving
techniques which aim to stimulate their
interest and develop ease in working on
math related exercises. It is a place where
learners from Grade II and III get an
opportunity to learn new concepts through
concrete objects and situations. The
activities are planned in such a way that it
facilitates the scope for individual
participation and encourages learners to
think, discuss and work in teams with each
other and effectively imbibe the necessary
skills, knowledge and attitude to pursue it
further. It is a wonderful platform for the
teachers to demonstrate, explain and
reinforce abstract mathematical ideas using
innovative methods.

ARYABHATTA MATHS LAB

ARYABHATTA MATHS LAB

ARYABHATTA MATHS LAB



Class Assemblies provide a platform to the of Akbar and Birbal. Soon after, Grade II
young learners to showcase their talent learners set the stage alive starting with
and bring out their best potential. At Lotus Grade II Robins performing on
Valley International School, we leave no International Day of Families. The other
stone unturned to ensure that each child sections continued with the same vigour
gets his share of opportunity on the stage. and dazzled the audience with their
With the onset of the new session, began performances. The choir, enactment and
the much celebrated activity of the school, dance that the learners unveil on the
the Class Assemblies. Starting with Grade stage, bring out their inherent skills and
III Cuckoos who presented a special help them realise their potentials in
assembly on the Earth Day, the other addition to sharing the moral values,
sections followed the suit and manifested thereby fulfilling the sole purpose of the
a theme close to their heart. The topics activity.
ranged from the relevance of Sports and
the importance of books, to the witty tales

Grade II Robins-
My Source Of Energy – My Family

Class Assembly
Grade II Parrots-
Cleanliness

Class Assembly
Grade II Kiwis-
World Youth Skill Day

Class Assembly
Grade II Macaws-
Never Give Up

Class Assembly:

Grade III Cuckoos-
Earth Day

Class Assembly:

Grade III Hornbills-
Books are Portable Magic

Class Assembly:

Grade III Pigeons-
A Twisted Tale of Wit And Wisdom

Class Assembly:

Grade III Parakeets-
A Salute To Our Real Heroes - Our Soldiers

Class Assembly:

Grade III Peacocks-
Dignity of Labour

Class Assembly:

Grade III Skylarks-
Manifestations Of Motherly Love

Class Assembly:

Grade III Pelicans-
Sports and Its Importance

PARENTS ORIENTATION PROGRAM

At the end of the day, the most

overwhelming key to a child’s

success is the positive involvement in young minds. ‘Voices from the
Classroom’, an electrifying performance by
of parents - Jane D. Hull learners from Grades Pre-Nursery to XII
showcased the strengths of the school
An Orientation Programme was organized such as the Reading Programme, Mowgli’s
for the parents of new admissions at Lotus Gurukul, Learners Led League, Passion
Valley International School Gurugram on Paathshala, Atal Tinkering Lab, Learners’
6th April’19. School Patron, Dr. Shayama Conclave and many more to count. A Work
Chona graced the event with her Education display was also organized to
benevolent presence. The school give new parents an insight into the
principal, Mrs. Anita Malhotra accorded a myriad opportunities provided to learners
warm welcome to the parents and to pursue a skill/activity of their choice.
congratulated them on becoming a part of The event was indeed enlightening for the
our blossoming family. She also outlined new parents as it provided an insight into
the various innovative pedagogies used by what to expect in the coming year.
the school to foster creativity and curiosity

PARENTS ORIENTATION PROGRAM

PARENTS ORIENTATION PROGRAM



PARENTS ORIENTATION PROGRAM

CORONATION CEREMONY

…Soaring high to reach the sky

On July 26th, the Primary Block of Lotus Valley
International School, instated the Student Council
Representatives from Grades- Prep-III for the
Academic year 2019-2020. The ceremony saw the
young contingent march with pride to receive their
badges. The soulful prayer song and the graceful
dance added a spark to the ceremony. The Principal,
Ms. Anita Malhotra addressed the audience and
stressed upon spending quality time with the family
as the need of the hour while putting technology at
bay . The Chief Guest for the occasion Ms. Lushin
Dubey, too impressed upon the audience the
importance of theatre in making us fearless enough
to pursue our passions in life. The ceremony
concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by the
Head Boy, Pranav Goswamy and the Deputy Head
Girl, Kriti Malik.

…Soaring high to reach the sky Grade PREP –
Student Council
Grade I Representatives

Grade II– Grade I–
Student Council Student Council
Representatives Representatives

Grade III–
Student Council
Representatives

…Soaring high to reach the sky

…Soaring high to reach the sky

MENAGE – NOW & THEN: Walk In With Style

Lotus Valley International School Gurugram and presentations ensued that drove home
strongly believes in providing an enriching the reasons behind the diversity witnessed
learning experience that meets high global in the family structure and life of people
standards while enabling learners to from the three countries. Learners of Grade
mature as future-ready, global citizens of 2 researched and made exceptionally
the world. In order to ensure that an beautiful models of houses found in the
international edge is fostered in the three countries. The scope of research
school’s ethos, culture and curriculum, included a study of huts, apartments and
learners across the school are involved in houseboats from India; Sukiya-Zukuri and
many activities, each designed to impart a Minka from Japan along with detached
valuable take away message. ‘Ménage - houses and Victorian houses from Wales.
Now and Then’ was one such activity that Grade 3 learners researched the different
was devised to inculcate a sense of types of houses and family arrangements
integration in young learners by providing (joint/nuclear families) prevalent in the
an exposure towards diverse cultures and three countries. Learners got a lot of
customs from around the globe. Learners information and related pictures which
from Grades Prep, II and III participated were then shared, collated and presented
with a lot of gusto in this activity and by learners. It was truly a pleasure to see
explored the family structures, culture and the young learners excitedly talk about all
traditions predominantly seen in the that they had learnt during their research
countries of study viz. India, Japan and work. Another important skill that they
Wales. Another focus of the activity was to learnt by means this activity was the
help learners appreciate family as a unique importance of teamwork and collaboration.
framework, which provides both a safety The activity concluded beautifully with a
net and a springboard enabling one to Jam (Just a minute) session, on the topic-
make a place in the world. As part of the “MY FAMILY! MY SUPPORT SYSTEM!”, on
activity, the Grade Prep parent fraternity the occasion of International Day of
came together to celebrate the event Families. It was indeed heartening to see
‘International Day of Families – Walk in with our self-assured learners express their
Style’ with little learners. The parents thoughts on the topic that is so close to
dressed up in the customary attire of India, their hearts. The activity ‘Ménage - Now
Wales and Japan and showcased the value and Then’ became a beautiful platform for
systems, family structures, festivals, learners and their families to celebrate
greetings and cuisines from these their precious bond of love and trust.
countries. Several activities, enactments

MENAGE – NOW & THEN: Walk In With Style

Grade Pre-Primary