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

FOCUS GROUP GRADE I

LEXILE READING WORKHOP 9th May 19

That’s the thing about
books. They let you travel
without moving your feet!

-Jhumpa Lahiri

To ensure that we provide

relentless support to our learners

as they move towards becoming

leaders of tomorrow, the Lexile

Reading Programme was

introduced to the parents of

Grade III through a workshop

organized for them on 9th May

2019. The workshop was

conducted by Ms. Dalbir Kaur,

who comes with years of

experience in the field of books.

Through this programme,

parents were encouraged to

inculcate consistent reading

habits in young learners to help

them grow into avid readers.

Through various anecdotes it was

explained how parents can help

learners own up this programme

as a Self-Driven Reading exercise;

wherein the learners get an

opportunity to pick a book of

their choice from various genres

and represent their

understanding through writing or

drawing. It was indeed a very

interactive workshop and gave

parents many insightful ideas

and innovative strategies to help

their children become

accomplished readers.

LEXILE READING WORKSHOP

OPEN HOUSE 4th May 2019

Open House is an important platform that numbers as they discussed their child’s
provides both parents and teachers the progress with the teachers and also tried
opportunity, to exchange relevant to understand the learning goals for their
information about learners, to help these wards to be achieved in the coming
young minds progress holistically. Keeping months. The Open House was truly
in mind this long-term objective, the first insightful for both parents and teachers.
Open House of the Primary Block for the The participation and valuable suggestions
Academic Session 2019-20 was conducted shared by parents expressed their
on Saturday, 4th May 2019. The day saw relentless faith and trust in the institution
parents attending the session in large and were taken on record for further
development.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

READING PROGRAM – Grade Pre-Nursery - II

READING PROGRAM

GUEST SPEAKERS

Parents as Mentors

“The best time to start was

yesterday. The next best time is

NOW.” for maintaining hand hygiene. Dr. Raakhi

also shared the importance of vaccination.

It has been rightly said- ‘Healthy habits are The session was taken ahead by Dr. Gupta

hard to form and easy to live with’. We, at who further explained the steps of

Lotus Valley International School, brushing teeth and reiterated the need to

Gurugram, make earnest efforts to plant maintain good dental hygiene. It was an

the seed of healthy habits in our young interactive session wherein the learners

learners. This thought was brought into innocently put forth their simple health

practice by inviting Dr. Ankur Gupta, a concerns. Doctor Gupta handed out

Dentist and Dr. Raakhi Jain, a pediatrician, pamphlets to the learners with fun health

parents of learners from Grade II on 30th facts, games and toothpastes. The learners

April,2019 to conduct a session on ‘Healthy thoroughly enjoyed the session and were

Habits’. The session began on an interesting intrigued with the information shared.

note by apprising the learners on the need

and steps of washing hands



DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDIO FOR EMERGING CAREERS

24th July’19

In its endeavor to enable students towards

a career of the future, Lotus Valley

International School, Gurugram and Deakin

University hosted a series of experiential Deakin University, Australia and Brigadier

studios in new study areas with a focus on Jai Singh on the essentials of Career

international career opportunities, on 24th planning, Overview of Education and

July’19. These experiential studios were student life in Australia and Synopsis of the

conducted by subject experts from Deakin event and concluding note respectively,

University. The Special Guest for the event followed. The Inaugural session was

was Ms. Lyndal Corbett, Acting Counsellor, attended by Grades X, XI and XII and a few

Education and Research, Australian High Parent representatives. Grade XII students

Commission. The session commenced with from Shiv Nadar school and

the lighting of ceremonial lamp, which was Kunskapsskolan, Gurugram also

followed by mesmerizing performances of participated in the event. The subject

Lotus Valley International School matter and teaching pedagogies used by

students. This was followed by a Welcome the speakers in their respective studios

address by Mrs. Anita Malhotra, Principal facilitated learning. The excitement of

and the Address by the Special Guest, Ms. learning was explicitly evident in the

Corbett. Presentations by the Guest positive feedback exhibited by the learners.

Speakers, Ms. Ravneet Pawha, Deputy Vice

President (Global) & CEO South Asia,

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDIO FOR EMERGING CAREERS



INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION:

THE ION-2019 (INDRAPRASTHA
SCHOOL, DWARKA)

Learners of Lotus Valley International School,
Gurugram participated in ION-2019, an Inter-
School competition organized by the
Indraprastha School, Dwarka on 3rd May,
2019. The theme of the event was “Artificial
Intelligence”. The event comprised of various
technological competitions such as movie
making, poster designing using Tux Paint,
Flash, Photoshop, creative and artistic
expression using various software, website
designing, blog writing and app
designing. Our learners got an excellent
opportunity to participate, learn and
showcase their talent. Arshiya Garg of III
Cuckoos secured Second position in Tux Tech
- poster making using Tux Paint application.
Ribhav Singh and Shaurya Babbar of XI
Keynes secured the First position in Movie
Tech - Movie making competition. Winners
were awarded with medals and accessories
by Xiaomi.



DEAR TIME - Drop Everything And Read 26th April 19

Reading is to the mind what exercise
is to the body.” Sir Richard Steele

Books are indeed our best friend as this thought forward, our Principal, Ms.
reading not only adds to our knowledge Anita Malhotra introduced the wonderful
but also helps to build our confidence and concept of DEAR time (DROP
uplift our mood. Books are the best way to EVERYTHING AND READ) for the learners
get acquainted with the world around us and staff to encourage love for reading.
and help us to gain a new perspective to On Friday, 26th April 2019, DEAR time
our lives. Good books can be a positive was observed throughout the school by
influence and can guide us in the right everyone- from the Principal to the Vice
direction of life. We, at Lotus Valley Principal, the Headmistresses to the
International School, always strive for teachers and from little learners to the
innovative platforms to encourage our auxiliary staff- all were engrossed in
learners’ academic performances. Taking reading books of their choice. It is a great
approach to foster good reading habits
and see the entire school participate with
full zeal and interest.

DEAR TIME - Drop Everything And Read

DEAR TIME - Drop Everything And Read

WORK EDUCATION

Lotus Valley International School CLAY CLUB
unceasingly endeavours to provide ample
opportunities to its young learners to
explore and hone their talents. Work
Education Club is one such platform to
encourage them to delve deep into this
ocean of knowledge and develop
interpersonal skills. For Grade I learners,
the clubs are assigned to the entire class for
one week where the mentors guide and
prepare the learners on important life skills
through a variety of club activities such as
public speaking, performing arts and self-
defence amongst others. The learners of
Grade II and III get an opportunity to
choose the Club of their interest wherein
they work and learn with their respective
mentors who galvanize them into a series
of activities to help them learn and
discover their potential. The main objective
of these introspecting activities in the
curriculum is to link education with socially
productive work.

CSR: COMPASSION
SERVICE RECHARGE
CLUB

WORK EDUCATION

Home Economics Club

Expression Theatre Club

Art Smart Club

Brain Train Club Young Writers Club

WORK EDUCATION

Math Magic Club

Speech Craft Club

Young Explorers Club

WORK EDUCATION – Grade I

Club: Art Smart

Club: Home Economics

Club: Choreography

Club: Compassion Service Recharge

Club: Math Magic

Club: Brain Train Club: Young Explorers

HAWAIIAN POOL PARTY

Grades Pre- Nursery and Nursery organized a
fun filled Hawaiian Splash Pool Part for the
learners and their mothers. The corridors
and the Junior Foyer wore a bright and
cheerful look with streamers and beautiful
decorations. The learners and their moms
were all dressed in colourful floral clothes
that added glamour and glitz to the
occasion. The mothers played a game of
‘Passing the Ball’ while the children splashed
around in the pool. There was music and
laughter galore while the learners clicked
pictures with their mothers in the selfie
corners.

HAWAIIAN POOL PARTY

HAWAIIAN POOL PARTY

WORKSHOP FOR LEARNERS

It has been our earnest endeavour at year olds. Another of its kind, was the
Lotus Valley International School, to give workshop on Storytelling on 13th of May
the rightful exposure to our learners. with the popular Graphic Novelist and an
Various workshops are conducted round Artist Mr. Abhishek Singh. It was an
the year, wherein our students can have a interesting session wherein Mr. Singh
direct conferencing with the facilitators narrated the mythological tales through
through interactive sessions. At the his exquisite masterpieces and answered
beginning of the session, the learners of learners’ queries while taking them
Grade III had the opportunity of through this animated journey. These
interacting with Ms. Madhuri Kamat, the workshops help our learners get an edge
Author of the book, 'Flying with over others thereby bringing out the best
Grandpa'. The session held on 26th April, in them.
kindled the minds of the curious eight

THE ART OF STORY TELLING

By Mr. Abhshek Singh
For learners of Grade II - V

STORY TELLING
SESSION

By Ms. Madhuri Kamat

For learners of Grade III

FIT KID NUTRITION PROGRAM – Grade Nursery -II

Being Healthy and fit isn’t a trend
instead, it’s a lifestyle

Healthy eating and physical activity not only
boosts self-esteem, but also increases
concentration and helps improve academic
scores. With this aim, Lotus Valley
International School imparts the unique FIT
KID program to its young learners. It is a
School Nutrition and Health Intervention
program which enables them to “eat right
and stay bright”. Renowned nutritionist and
diet consultant, Ms. Aditi Mehrotra engages
the learners in various interesting activities
and makes them aware of healthy food
habits and personal hygiene.

MOGLY GURUKUL VALUE EDUCATION – Grade Nursery - III

We firmly believe in imparting holistic
education to our learners by sensitizing
them about the diverse and rich culture of
our country. As an effort to raise
empathetic and conscientious future
citizens, Mogly Gurukul classes are
organized every month for primary grade
learners. The objective of these classes is
not only to help the learners understand
the moral values but also to reflect these
in their attitude and behaviour. These
sessions are conducted by trained and
experienced educators who make learners
aware of different states, their culture,
traditions and teachings imparted by
various Gurus associated with the related
events.

MOGLY GURUKUL VALUE EDUCATION – Grade Nursery - III

SPEECH AND DRAMA SESSIONS – Grade Nursery - III

Stephen King has rightly remarked, “The modulation, intonation and dialogue
thought process can never be complete delivery, these Speech and Drama
without articulation. ”The learners at activities open up their minds to perceive
Lotus Valley are very adeptly taught the things with different and creative aspects.
art of eloquent expression through the Through games and fun activities the
much loved Speech and Drama classes. learners shed their inhibitions and express
The various activities of these fortnightly themselves unhesitatingly. In addition, the
classes identify and nurture the inherent sessions pave way for critical and
skills of the learners and help them grow innovative thinking among the young
into confident individuals. Along with learners.
teaching the young minds, voice

SPEECH AND DRAMA SESSIONS – Grade Nursery - III

ATL TINKERING FEST EXHIBITION - 27th July, 2019

Lotus Valley International School
Celebrated #ATL-TinkerFest 2019 on
25th-26th July 2019 with the Exhibit
extending to 27.07.2019.
Models were based on elements of
Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and
Innovation creating a conducive
environment for students to Innovate
leveraging ATL Tinkering technologies.

FSSAI – Magic Box Activities

Lotus Valley International School Gurugram has joined
hands with “The Food Safety and Standard Authority
of India (FSSAI)” to fight against food adulteration. .

To curb the rising cases of rampant milk Around 79 tests that can be performed
and food adulteration, the Food Safety by the students with the help of this
and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) box at school laboratories. It aims to
has developed a magic box. enhance engagement, build scientific
MAGIC BOX that is a collection of temperament & unleash creative
important substances to be used in potential amongst students through
schools to check food adulteration and simple & fun experiments around food.
to spread awareness on the same
through young learners. With this Magic Students of Lotus Valley International
box, one can check and detect the milk have been religiously engaged in
and food adulteration within no experiments related food adulteration .
time. This box has a few chemicals,
lactometers, test tubes and safety gear
for performing experiments which help
in detecting whether the food items
adulterated or not.
FSSAI is in touch with the state
governments to make it widely available
in the country .



1st August, 2019

Visit to Kidzania
(Grade II)

21st August, 2019

World Fashion Day
(Grade Pre-Nursey-III)

29th November, 2019
Annual Presentation

Rangmanch
(Grade Nursery)



Creative Work by Learners of Grade Pre- Nursery

Colourful Hands -Creative Work By Learners Of
Grade Pre- Nursery

Smile Says It All- Grade Nursery

Learning Is Fun - Grade Prep

Creative Learning With Play Dough - Grade Prep

All About Colours- Grade Prep

Creative Expressions Activity - Grade I

Aarush Jhaamb – I Magpies

GOING THAT EXTRA MILE - GRADE I

Here we Grow - Grade II

Playing with Numbers - Grade II

Expressing young mind - Grade II

Taking a leap forward – Grade III