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A QUARTERLY E-MAGAZINE (YEAR 2017-18)

JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

ISSUE
LVG/05/2ndQuarter/2017-18

FROM OUR PATRON…

I would like to begin by extending my heartiest congratulations to
Mrs. Anita Malhotra and her dynamic team for the success of the
Scholar Badge Ceremony. The dedicated efforts put in by learners,
teachers and parents were duly celebrated in the grand ceremony
in the month of August.

Best wishes to the young learners in leadership roles who were

formally invested during the Investiture Ceremony 2017. This was

the perfect opportunity to discern and nurture the leaders of

tomorrow ready to take on the world! DR. SHAYAMA CHONA

I would also like to commend the Lotus Valley team for a brand PADMASHREE & PADMABHUSHAN
new initiative undertaken this academic session, the ‘Learners’ Led AWARDEE

League’ for Grades IV to VIII, to let our learners ‘lead’ their parents

through the in-roads of their classroom learning. It is a wonderful platform for our children to come forward

and speak in front of their parents explaining their progress towards academics (content/skill) and character

(habits of work and learning).

The school achieved another milestone this year with the First Inter-School Lotus MUN. The Valedictory
Ceremony of Model United Nations Conference, Lotus MUN 2017-Ubi Concordia, Ibi Victoria culminated with
an upbeat ceremony in September, 2017. It provided a platform for 300 delegates to deliberate on world
issues. It was heartening to see the bright young delegates who came much prepared to participate in the
conference. It clearly showcased that the youth have the power to bring a change in the world with their
knowledge and willingness to talk about the world affairs.

The school is ardently pursuing the goal of nurturing the creative thinkers of tomorrow. This is impeccably
achieved using the methodologies of hands-on and experiential learning. The learners of this institution are
being groomed perfectly well to become the global citizens of tomorrow. The values of strength of character,
compassion, responsibility, humility and righteousness imbibed in them by their school, will guide them
through the path of life today and forever.

I firmly believe that the goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to create possibilities
for a child to invent and discover, to create ‘people’ who are capable of doing new things with unrelenting
vigour and ardour. With the able guidance of Mrs. Anita Malhotra, I envisage the metamorphosis of our young
minds into potent go-getters.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK...

Great Education is a combination of a supporting environment,
dedicated teachers and students who take joy in learning. At Lotus
Valley International School, Gurugram we combine all these
factors to achieve a positive learning environment that ensures
the right psychological as well as physical aspects of the teaching-
learning process.

From ensuring the safety of our learners to enabling their personal
and academic development, we are always eager to adopt the
most effective and innovative methods to achieve our targeted
objectives, which focus on, but are not limited to academic
excellence.

Academic Excellence can be defined as the demonstrated ability MRS. ANITA MALHOTRA
to perform or excel in scholastic activities. Learning is a lifelong
process to be enjoyed and celebrated. The aim of education in the STATE & CBSE NATIONAL TEACHER
current times includes the holistic development of intellectual AWARDEE
capacities and skills for life. At the same time, education is much
more than merely being a preparation for future living. It is in fact
the process of living because true progress is achieved through
the development of new attitudes and new interests.

Being a Future-Ready School, equipped with emerging technologies and innovative pedagogies while being
firmly rooted in indigenous traditions of lasting values makes our school a symbol of integration of modernity
and tradition.

Strong emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking, group work and development of social skills through
collaborative learning projects demonstrate our educational philosophy that centers on Progressive
education.

I hope you enjoy taking a peep into the world of Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram with the fifth
edition of our quarterly e-magazine.

PREFACE...

We are honoured to present the fifth edition of our quarterly e-magazine ‘Different Strokes’.
The ambitious goal was set for one purpose; to provide comprehensive information of the
events and happenings gone by in the quarter and also those in pipeline. Writing is one of
the most valuable literary expressions and e-magazine has served as a wonderful platform
for learners to explore their passion for creative thinking and writing.

This edition is no exception as it binds together every aspect of ‘Lotus Family’. The major
highlights are the prestigious Rally for Rivers Campaign, LOTUS MUN’ 2017, Scholar
Badge ceremonies from Grades IV-XI, Investiture Ceremony, Annual Day Celebrations of the
Primary Wing ‘Swaranjali- Saat Suron ka Sangam’ and ‘Navrasa – The Raga of
Emotions’, Olympiads, Inter-School Competitions, various sports events, accolades received
and much more!
Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon has grown by leaps and bounds since its
inception in the year 2011; a true reflection of the co-adjutant and discerning bond shared
by the school and parent fraternity. The school takes pride in the achievements of each and
every member associated to it.
Under the excellent leadership of the Principal, Ms Anita Malhotra and with the whole-hearted
support of a team of committed and professional teachers, a lot of initiatives have been
introduced and successfully implemented in the school. We also have parents who always
support their children with unfailing and selfless love. The promising young learners have
reached a milestone in life and are earnestly looking forward to new challenges
ahead. Together we have strongly believed in ‘Pursuit of excellence by scaling new heights’.
Through this edition, we wish to commemorate the success in pursuing excellence in
education and to witness the remarkable achievements of the school. The indefatigable
endeavour by each member associated to bring forth the edition is truly gratifying and
worth a mention.
We would be pleased to receive feedback and suggestion that could assist us in further
editions.

Happy reading and May success be there with you in every walk of life!

TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Academics…

 Half Yearly Examination
 First Term Progress Profiles
 DK Quiz
 HT Quiz
 Olympiads - Hindi & IGKO
 Star Student of the Month

Scholastic Feats…

 Investiture Ceremony
 Scholar Badge Ceremony
 Lotus MUN
 Synergy Week
 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
 Work Education

Cruising the World…

 Special Days

Our Notice Board… (Events planned for the next quarter)
Accolades and Laurels…

 Awards
 ISA
 Top 5 Schools of Gurugram
 Felicitation for Hindi Olympiad
 Amrit Rasvadan
 Builders Certificate Programme
 Spelling Champion
 Skating Champion

Treading Towards Bigger Goal…

 Behtar India
 Special Assemblies
 Hepatitis Awareness Week
 Anti-Dengue Awareness Drive

Rendezvous…

 Face Time
 Coffee Meet
 Learners' Led League
 Open House
 Assemblies
 Sit-in Program

Brain Train… (Inter-School & Inter-House Events)

Little Hands & Minds at Work...

From our Mailbox...

Beyond Classrooms...

 DEAR Time
 Astronomy sessions
 NYS
 NDTV -Deakin school Debate Competition
 Science Fest
 STEM Education
 Information Seminar
 Workshop on FSSAI
 Playnomics Session
 Interactive session on Goal Setting
 Conversing at the Crossroads
 stream Selection Workshop Grade X
 Digital Tour of National Museum, Australia

Teen Vogue…

 Tamana Fashion Show
 Mehfil – Teachers’ Day Celebration

Track & Field Bulletin…

Credits...

ACADEMICS…

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION

Learners of Grades IV-XII wrote the Half Yearly
Exams that commenced on 31st August 2017. The
exams lasted for two weeks and were used to
assess the learners on their academic performance.
They also helped to serve as a means to identify
areas and concepts where learners need help and
the mentors can then provide the required
assistance to bridge the gaps.

FIRST TERM PROGRESS PROFILEs

Learners performed commendably in the Half parents as well as learners
Yearly Exams held from 31st August to 15th could view them from the
September 2017. The Progress Profiles were convenience of their homes.
published online on 23rd September 2017 and

DK QUIZ

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram Space, History, Earth, Animal World, Countries of
organized the fourth edition of DK Quiz. Started in the World and so on. The winning duos Inhaas
2014, this quiz, promoted by Dorling Kindersley Virmani and Mehak
India has now become an important part of

Delhi and NCRs school’s calendar. The participants Chawla from VIII Jhelum from the stage round will
were from Classes VII, VIII and IX. Learners were be participating in the Inter -School Finals to be
given the training during the school hours for the held in September-October. Pulkit Mohata and
Quiz. The format of the quiz had a written Rohan Goyal of IX Vindhyas were the Runners-Up
preliminary round from which six teams of two team. Both the teams were felicitated by The
students each was then selected for the stage Principal- Mrs. Anita Malhotra.
round. The Quiz content covered topics such as

HT QUIZ

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram audience attempting to answer the questions that
participated in the 17th edition of PACE Quiz, were passed on. In between the breaks, students
“Inquisitive-2017” an Inter-School Quiz were invited on stage and challenged for quick
Competition promoted by Hindustan Times group. bouts of dance and playful fist fights.
This quiz is created by quiz icon Siddharth Basu and
conducted by Rajiv Makhni.

Learners of Grade XII, Sahil Kalra and Rounak Singh
represented the school in the quiz competition.
More than 200 schools had participated in the
competition.

The quiz began with the cheering team’s
performance from each school. The quiz comprised
of a qualifying round and a stage round covering
topics like Earth, Environment, Science, History, Art
and Culture, Sports, Personality etc. The
performance of our learners was satisfactory.

Quizmaster, Rajiv Makhani, who hosted six rounds,
ensured that every single member present at the
auditorium took active part in the event, be it in the
form of a cheer leader, banner bearer, or as

HINDI OLYMPIAD

Hindi Vikas Sansthan, Delhi organized the coveted Subramanian and Ananya Singh were the proud
Hindi Olympiad on 23rd August 2017 at Lotus recipients of the Gold Medal.
Valley International School, Gurugram. Students Mannat Bhatia, Reyna Upadhyay, Anya Saxena,
from Classes IV- X participated in the test which Vania Jalan, Navya Lakhotia, Ritisha Mehrotra,

evaluated their knowledge of Vidyaansh Kohli, Chhavi Maheshwari,
Vocabulary, Grammar, Subject Vaibhav Das and Kartik Mishra were
proficiency and knowledge of awarded the Silver Medal.
eminent literary figures of Hindi Priyansh Yadav, Akshat jain, Reyansh
Language. Students participated Agarwal, Navya Agarwal, Radhika Mittal,
in the Olympiad with much zeal Agrim Gupta, Prakhar Sethi, Nipun Yadav,
and vigour. It was evident in the Devyanshi Sumit Sethia, Kavya Sondhi,
result as the students made the Tanush Yadav, Inhaas Virmani, Manbhav
school proud with their Shugla and Aryan Pariwal received the
outstanding performance. 6 Bronze Medal. .
students were honoured with the
Gold Medal, 10 were the proud recipients of the
Silver Medal, and 14 received the Bronze Medal.
Kashika Srivastava of Grade VI received a special
mention for securing the 2nd Position at the
National Level. She has also been awarded with
the Hindi Prathibha Sammaan.
The superlative performance of the learners
enabled the school to secure the First Position at
National Level. The students were felicitated at a
special ceremony organized by Hindi Vikas
Sansthan. Taashvi Kapoor, Nishika Manini,
Kashika Shrivastava, Aradhaya Mishra, Ananyaa

Star Student of the Month

The school started with the and balance in all spheres, be
initiative of awarding ‘STAR it scholastic or co-scholastic
STUDENT OF THE MONTH’ from areas are the proud
April 2017. This is a certificate recipients of the certificate.
given out to deserving learners This endeavour has
based on several criteria like good motivated many children in
behaviour, punctuality, perfect the class to work towards
uniform, regularity and active earning the Star Student
class participation. Children, who Certificate!
exhibit appreciable performance

GRADE SECTION JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017
Pragya Yadav Varnam Rao
Acacias Ayushi Swami Anvi Singh Sabhya Agarwal
Ashokas Lavanya Tiwari Tashvi Virmani Aanya Mittal
Aspens Saarvin Jai Singh Manit Mukheja
Banyans Vania Jalan Nandini Gupta Anirudh Bhattacharya
IV Chinars Aarav Gupta Kartik Tandon Anav Shah
Gulmohars Prativindhya Singh Shriya Jain Meher Setia
Mahogany Aarav Sinha Aryan Gulati Mannat Bhatia
Palms Ashmi Monga Shradha Miglani Anvi Jain
Willows Sarthak Jain Atharv Tiwari Amog Katara
Birches Reyansh Singh Bhavya Gupta Dhruv Rastogi
Burans Aarth A.K. Shah Krishiv Sobhani Pranya Arora
Cedars Kushagra Sehgal Shreyans Bhargava Nimisha R Rangarajan
V Maples Poshali Chadha Raghav Bansal Akshat Jain
Neems Mamilla Sai Rohan Reyansh Agarwal Kirat Jabbal
Oaks Hitanshi Agarwal Myra Kailwoo Antariksh Gupta
Pines Manyam Srivastava

GRADE SECTION JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017
Beas Jiya Mahajan Anya Gupta Ashmit Kheterpal
Ganges Tejal Doshi Anirudh Govindan Apurv Bhushan
Kaveri Nia Ranjan Navya Agarwal Ritisha Mehrotra
Geetanjali Sekhri Arin Modi Kabir S. Dahiya
VI Nile Sneha Singhla Pushan S. Verma Aarzoo Kapoor
Sutlej Hrishita Raghuvanshi Navya N. Dhody Parth Ahuja
Thames Madhav Malhan Harsh Vohra Aarav Ghai
Godavari Jia Singh Ananyaa Subramanian Ashutosh Alung
Chenab Mahak Dutta Abhigyan Srivastava Aditi Saxena
Indus Yuvraj Mehra Sadhil Arora Parijat S Barua
Ravi Atin Gupta Rishita Singh Ekus Singh
Divyanka Dixit Prisha Dalal Shikhar Bansal
VII Aadya Mukherjee Debanshu Nayak Preksha Bohra
Rhine Ayush Dasgupta Snehal Jaiswal Diya Tripathi
Volga Roli Aggarwal Nipun Yadav Siddharth Mishra
Yamuna Anjali Tyagi Tanya Gupta Tiya Gupta
Amazon Avishi Monga Maithili Dubey Hriday Gulati
Brahmaputra Harshil Singla Mamilla Sai Nayan Freya Sidhwa
Danube Kanika Mittal Abhay Verma Parth Piyush Prasad
Niharika Rajput Yogita Baishya Anoushka Mathur
VIII (Himalayas) (Shivaliks) (Vindhyas)
Jhelum Anaya Yadav Tanish Agarwal Prachi Darbari
Mississippi (Andes) (Fuji) (Fuji)
Tapti Vedant (Aristotle) Kavin Malini Simran Bajaj (Aristotle)
(Shakespeare)
IX Mahima Dutta Prarthana Sabharwal Riya Khanna (Galileo)
(Wordsworth) (Leonardo)
X

XI

XII

SCHOLASTIC FEATS...

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram much applause. The newly appointed Head Boy,
organized its Investiture Ceremony for the newly Arnav Gupta and Head Girl, Mahima Dutta shared
appointed Student Council on Saturday, 5th their vision for the year 2017-18.

August, 2017. The Chief Guest, Mr. Sandeep The School Patron, Dr. Shayama Chona and
Khirwar, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, Members of the School Managing Committee, Mrs.
invested the Student Council with badges of
responsibility and administered the oath of office. Jaspreet Kaur, Mrs. Sureena Uppal and
Mr. Sandeep Khirwar in his address emphasized on Tamana graced the occasion with their
the need to inculcate and internalize the right life distinguished presence. The Principal
skills like integrity, loyalty, empathy and hard work. Mrs. Anita Malhotra in her address
The school choir filled the atmosphere with cheer advised the appointees to never quit in
with its inspiring rendition of the song Aashayein. A life as success is certainly not a
stirring dance performance on Tagore’s timeless destination but a journey. Be strong,
patriotic song Ekla Chalo Re left the audience hardworking, enthusiastic and most
spellbound. The Legacy of Legends, a skit depicted important be humble.
the struggle and achievements of leaders received





SCHOLAR BADGE Ceremony
Grade IV (2016-17)

Proving their mettle in academics and achieving
commendable grades in the academic session
2016-17, the learners of Grade IV were rewarded
with scholar certificates on the 25th of August,
2017 for their scholastic brilliance.
The learners were felicitated for their meritorious
performance by the Chief Guest- Ms. Anjum
Chopra (First Lady Cricketer), Padma Shri
Awardee and our esteemed Principal Ms. Anita
Malhotra, as the Headmistress Ms. Harvinder Kaur
read out the citations. The Principal, Ms. Anita
Malhotra motivated the high spirited learners and
parents with her inspiring words.
The parents of all 116 scholars witnessed the proud
moment as the young achievers walked up to the
stage for felicitation. The Auditorium was high on
Happiness Quotient with a lot of positive energy
and joy amongst parents, learners and teachers.



SCHOLAR BADGE Ceremony
Grade v (2016-17)

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram Auditorium reverberated with thunderous
felicitated the meritorious learners of Grade V for applause as the learners came up on stage to
their academic excellence during the Annual receive Scholar certificates, badges and coat
Scholar Badge Ceremony
2016-17, held on 23rd August pockets for their exemplary
2017. The School Patron, performance in the year 2016-17. It was
Dr. Shayama Chona a moment of great pride for the parents
addressed the gathering of and mentors to see the hard-work,
parents and learners and diligence, perseverance and dedication
stressed on the role played by of learners come to fruition. The school
the family and school in Principal Mrs. Anita Malhotra extolled
nurturing the latent talent of the students to continue to keep up the
the learners and polishing them into stellar good work in order to achieve their
performers. The newly inaugurated School goals. In all it was a very happy and joyful moment
for the parents, children and teachers.

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SCHOLAR BADGE Ceremony
Grades vi-viii (2016-17)

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram There was appreciation and pride in the eyes of
felicitated the meritorious learners of Grades VI, VII parents and teachers to see the young achievers
and VIII for their academic excellence during the walk up on stage for felicitation. 12 learners of
Annual Scholar Badge Ceremony 2016-17, held on Grade VIII received the prestigious Scholar Blazers
Friday, 24th August 2017 in the school Auditorium. as a reward for holding the Scholar status for the
Our Chief Guests Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur and Mrs. past four years! The school Principal, Mrs. Anita
Sureena Uppal, Members Managing Committee, Malhotra praised the students and inspired them to
graced the occasion with their presence and continue to work hard and develop their skills
felicitated scholars with Scholar Certificates as the because there is no substitute to hard work. The
Headmistress, Ms. Harvinder Kaur read out the efforts of young achievers gathered loud applause
citations. and the ceremony concluded in high spirits.





LOTUS MUN

The inaugural ceremony of Model United Nations students for their stupendous
Conference, Lotus MUN 2017-Ubi Concordia, Ibi work and said that they were
Victoria was organized on the 28th September a reflection of the quality of
2017 in the school auditorium. This two days teachers and parents that Lotus
ceremony began with a magnificent show which Valley possessed. She asserted,
was graced by Dr. Amanda Day, Counsellor, “Together parents and teachers must guide
Australian High Commission and Members of the students become more flexible, resilient and
School Management Committee, Ms. Sureena courageous so that they emerge as global leaders.”

Uppal and Ms. Jaspreet Kaur .The Lotus MUN 2017 The blessings of the Almighty were invoked with an
brought together over 300 student delegates and elegant dance, ‘Harmony’ which was an
mentors from various schools of Delhi/NCR. amalgamation of Indian Classical and
The school choir set the tempo for the day’s events contemporary dance forms. The Secretary General,
with their soulful song, a fusion of Imagine and Tu Mahima Dutta and Raunak Singh, Director General,
Dariya. The Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra, in their address gave the audience an insight into
congratulated all the young and dynamic delegates how their experience as Model United Nations
and highlighted the need for such a platform for the delegates have enriched them and deepened their
youth so that they research, deliberate, collaborate understanding of the most pressing problems of
and then offer solutions to some of the most the world. The Conference Committees and the
challenging global issues plaguing the world today. agendas were introduced and with the striking of
She said that the youth has infinite power and can the ceremonial gavel the Secretary General
generate a huge transformation in the world. declared the conference open.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Amanda Day, applauded the

DAY 1: OPENING OF THE LOTUS MUN SESSION, 2017



DAY 2: VALEDICTORY CEREMONY OF THE LOTUS MUN SESSION, 2017



SYNERGY - SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT WEEK

Albert Einstein once said, “After a certain high level The learners took the stage and conducted the
of technical skill is achieved general and social assembly that highlighted the importance of
science tend to coalesce in aesthetics, plasticity general science and social science in our everyday
and form. The great scientists are always great life.
artists as well”.
The assembly was followed by Aero modelling
Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater activity, inaugurated by our Principal Ms. Anita
than the simple sum of its parts. The term synergy Malhotra by operating the drone in the field. Sky
comes from the Attic Greek word ‘Synergia’, experts engaged learners in the concept of
meaning "working together". Synergy means aerodynamics and aero modelling. They also
union, through the synergy week being organized demonstrated flight stimulator, parachute and
by our school we show the union of social sciences paper plane for the learners of Grades IX, X and XI.
and general sciences. The demonstration taught the application of
textbook theory into practical and served as a
The Synergy Week celebrated from 25th-29th July starting point for a career in Aeronautical
2017 started with a special assembly by Grade VII Engineering.
Chenab.

After the session with learners of Grades IX-XI, learners of Grades V and VI attended a workshop on Demonstration of
Paper Plane and flight stimulator by experts.

The learners of Grade IV were fascinated by the conversions through the returning - can
introduction of concepts and application of science experiments. The beetle robot and the crazy
in an innovative and creative way through a series dodger based on sensors which moved crazily and
of experiments on physical science. the switches that looked like beetle bug kept them
The concepts of transfer of forces based on thoroughly enthralled.
magnets made the learning fun-filled. The The learners were engaged in several interesting &
levitation experiments of pen standing vertically. innovative activities throughout the week.
The learners also understood the energy



HONG KONG University of Science and Technology

The learners of Grades XI and XII had an informative student life and the application process to the
and interactive session with Mr. Jacky Tsang University.
(Executive Officer, Undergraduate Recruitment and Parents (of Grades XI and XII learners) were also a
Admissions Office, The Hong Kong University of part of the session. They got a platform to clarify
Science and Technology), Mr. Sehaj and Ms. and simplify their uncertainties regarding the
Meghna (Fourth year and Third Year students prerequisites for their wards of becoming a part of
respectively, HKUST); on studies, life and career this University. The session gave a comprehensive
opportunities at the University. view regarding the essentials pertaining to an
Mr.Tsang and Ms.Meghna interacted with the innovative, collaborative and a culturally rich
learners and informed them about the education education system.
system, scholarships available, portfolio building,



WORK EDUCATION

Work education forms an indispensable part of our outlook. Learners worked meticulously and enjoyed
school curriculum. Also known as SUPW, Socially greatly in the club of their choice, be it Painting,
Useful Productive Work, it aids in developing Debates and Declamation, Robotics or Calligraphy;
individual skills and aims to help foster among the to name a few.
students the habit to work as a community,
encourage community thinking, increase awareness
of scientific advancements and develop a scientific

CRUISING THE WORLD…

Special days
World CONSERVATION DAY

Celebrated on July 28 each year, World Nature
Conservation Day recognizes that a healthy
environment is the foundation for a stable and
productive society. We all depend on natural
resources like water, air, soil, minerals, trees,
animals, food, and gas to live our daily lives.
To keep the balance in the natural world, we must
also help various species to continue to coexist. A
report from the global conservation organization
World Wildlife Foundation, suggests that since 1970,
the pressure that we exert on the planet has
doubled and the resources upon which we depend
have declined by 33 percent.
It is the largest celebrated international event to
highlight the importance of conservation and sustainable development of natural resources. The Day
recognizes that a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and productive society and to ensure the
well-being of present and future generations, Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram also celebrated the

same to enlighten learners of the importance
of conservation of nature and its resources.
Different activities were held across Grades IV-
XII. Students participated with great
enthusiasm in these activities. Various
activities held were Badge Making, Best out of
Waste, Poster Making, Power Point
Presentation, Collage Making, Plantation Drive
and Debate on ‘Is Technology Bane or Boon’.

INTERNATIONAL DAY of peace

The International Day of Peace is observed around To give our learners a chance to think about the
the world each year on 21st September. conditions in which millions of refugees across the
Established in 1981 by a unanimous United world live, and ‘How Peace may be established’, the
Nations’ resolution, Peace Day provides a globally
shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace

above all differences and to contribute to building school commemorated this day with different
a Culture of Peace. The theme for 2017 was activities across Grades IV- XII. The learners across
‘Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for all the above mentioned grades participated whole
All.’ This year, the International Day of Peace heartedly and shared their ideas in different ways
focused on engaging and mobilizing people through different activities like writing down a few
throughout the world to show support for refugees ways in which learners may contribute towards
and migrants. Its messages are supposed to be promoting peace, showing of documentaries
shared with communities hosting refugees and followed by brain storming discussions, ‘Calm Your
migrants as well as with people who are concerned Mind with Yoga’, making Peace Badges, group
that refugees and migrants may bring physical and dance presentations, writing some very interesting
economic insecurity to their lives. poetry underlying the contemporary issues as
violence and group discussion on the topic-‘Is
Peace a Utopian Concept?’

NATIONAL sports day

National Sports Day is celebrated throughout India and other programs to boost the sport scenario of
on August 29. The celebration of this day marks the the country.
tribute to the legendary hockey wizard Major At our school too, different activities were planned
Dhyan Chand. It is one of those rare days which for different grades to mark this day. Enactment
help us to remember the sports heroes of the like One’s Favourite Sports Personality, Friendly
country. The National Sports Day is celebrated Intra Class Football Match, Talk About a
throughout the country in various educational Sportsperson You Admire, Quiz on Sports, Power
institutes as well sports academies. The day is point Presentations, Debate on Natural Outdoor
celebrated by organizing a number of sports events Games, Motivational Videos and Discussion on the
Life Journey of Geeta Phogat were the different
activities held in various grades

.

WORLD TOURISM DAY

Since 1980, World Tourism Day has been they travel, they will remember to respect nature,
celebrated on September 27, the day in which the respect culture and respect their host.
Statutes of the World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) entered into force. Peace and Dialogue, The learners across grades IV-XI actively
Energy, Accessibility, World Heritage and Water participated in different activities ranging from
and Tourism
have been Group
some of the Discussions,
topics
tackled on Poster-
the 37 Making to
previous Create Travel
editions of Brochures by
the World
Tourism Day. sticking
pictures of
The question famous tourist
is, with the places in India
help of and abroad
tourism, how to contribute to make this world a and conveying
better place and to advance sustainable
development. On the occasion of World Tourism information
Day on 27th September, the learners of Lotus about the
Valley International School, Gurgaon, promised to same in it, followed by group discussions on how
themselves that whenever they travel, wherever well-designed and well-managed tourism can make
a significant contribution to the world economy
and to our planet.

It was really heart- warming to see the zest of
learners to participate in these activities.

FROM OUR NOTICE BOARD…

Scholar badge ceremony

The scholar Badge ceremony for Grades IX & XI will be held on 28th October 2017.

Seva Mela, an initiative by the school to contribute to the society by donating the proceeds of the event to
the Government school adopted by LVISG and to Tamana Foundation, was held on Saturday, 7th October
2017.

TECHNO-MATHEMATIK WEEK

The Techno-Mathematik Week that celebrates Technology & Mathematics will be held
from 13th -17th November 2017.

Date Special Day

National Education Day 11th November
Indian Constitution Day 26th November
International Day of Persons with Different 3rd December

Abilities Date

Olympiad 12th October
9th November
IEO
NSO

ACCOLIMAO DES and laurels…5th December

HOPE awards

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram, was Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994.
recognized for ‘Best Use of Innovation in Teaching The eloquent Ms Sen shared her childhood
Pedagogy’ by HOPE Foundation at a ceremony inspiration with the awardees and encouraged
organized on 9th September 2017 at The Grand, them to keep their dreams alive. The Founder of
New Delhi. Members of the School Managing Hope, Ms Rajni, congratulated the awardees and
Committee, Ms Jaspreet Kaur and Ms Sureena motivated them to strive for excellence in their
Uppal, and the Vice Principal, Ms Ruchi Joshi respective fields.
received the Certificate of Excellence from

isa (2017-2020)

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram has qualified for the prestigious ISA
certification for 2017-2020. The award ceremony for the same will be held in
December by British Council.

Top 5 schools of Gurugram

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram has been ranked amongst the Top Five Schools of Gurugram in a

survey carried out by Education

World. The inspiring

leadership of the dynamic Principal,

Mrs Anita Malhotra, has

enabled the school to

consistently climb up the rankings

during its journey over the course of

past six years. The School surged

forward in the All India rankings by

10 points since the rankings

in 2016, and is now ranked 37th

at the All India level.

This remarkable achievement of

the Six Year Young School is

testimony to the School’s focus on

Innovation in Teaching

Pedagogy, Competence of

Faculty, Internationalism,

Emphasis on Co- Scholastics, Social

Initiatives and Active Parental

Involvement. True to the

School’s motto, ‘Arise, Awake and

Stop Not Till the Goal is Reached’,

we continue to strive forward with

passion and commitment.

Felicitation for Hindi Olympiad

It was a red letter day in the history of Lotus Valley to reckon for.

International School, Gurugram wherein we were The teacher In-charge and the Head of the Hindi

adjudged Rank 1 at the National level in Hindi Department Ms. SumanLata Yadav, was bejeweled

Olympiad for the year with ‘Hindi Prerak

2017. A total of 317 Samman’ and was

learners from Grades also felicitated with

IV – X, participated in an astounding

the competition from memento and

the school. Kashika certificate to mark

Srivastava of Grade VI her invigorated

secured Rank II at the commitment and

National Level for zeal. The success

which she has been story of the

conferred ‘Hindi achievers could not

Pratibha Samman’. The have been possible

school secured six Gold without the

Medals, ten Silver Medals and Fourteen Bronze indomitable support and guidance from our most

Medals. The hard work and effort of the entire revered Principal Mrs. Anita Malhotra.

Hindi Department is laudable. It was truly an event

MUSICAL CONCERT - AMRIT RASVADAN

It was a proud moment for the eight year old, musicians along with charismatic dignitaries like
Rudransh Singh of Grade IV Willows, of Lotus Valley the Union Minister Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and
International School, Gurugram, who was given an senior officials from the three wings of Indian
opportunity to perform on Drums and Keyboard in Defence Services.
the musical concert ‘Amrit Rasvadan’ organised on
The eminent Kathak dancer Pandit Deepak Maharaj
(Son of Pandit Birju Maharaj) fascinated the
audience with his performance. Tabla exponent
Pranshu Chatur Lal, grandson of the king of Tabla,
Pt. Chatur Lal also accompanied the legends on the
stage. Performing on the

the occasion of Kargil Victory Day. same platform as such renowned personalities has
greatly helped to boost Rudransh’s skills and
July 26th, 1999, is a day never to be forgotten in confidence in the creative field.
Indian History. This was the day when the soldiers
of our nation thwarted the evil designs of the
enemy and had a glorious victory. On this
memorable occasion Indian defence personnel
proved their valour and strength to the world.

The Musical Concert organised to honour the
occasion witnessed the presence of legendary

BUILDERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

Builders Certificate Programme was organized coached to build a product around their “why”-
in July 2017 at the Gallup headquarters in their voice and values – all the way through
Washington D.C. Kabir Hanspal from Lotus Valley executing a sales launch event. 200 instructional
International School, Gurugram, took part in the hours are structured to fit a city’s internship
programme and successfully completed it. programs or high school business courses.
The Strengths Lab is a highly selective program for In four weeks, the entrepreneurs of the current
high school and early college students who have session came together to build a business based on
high potential for entrepreneurship issues important to them. They interacted with
(website: thestrengthslab.org). A cohort of founders of businesses, university professors, and
“Builders” intern together for a high-intensity teachers who focused on the unique strengths of
immersion in the start-up process. Together, they each student.
design and launch a business. The students are Kabir brought creativity and openness with him. His
cohort was an international group with most
students based in Washington, D.C. It was a life-
changing experience for him as a builder.

Spelling champion

Aanya Mittal (Class IV - Aspens), has topped the
District Level and State Level MARRS Spelling Bee
competition. She has also won the Budding Star
Award at National level held in Kerala and also
Budding Star Award at International level held in
Bengaluru in May 2017 of MARRS Spelling Bee
competition.

Skating champion

Arjun Mittal of class IV Gulmohars participated in he wore the school skating gear and furthered the
Gurgaon District Level 1st Roller Skating District name of Lotus Valley International in Gurgaon
Competition organised by Private Schools Sports District Level Skating.
Federation, India which was held on 23rd July 2017
at Swiss Cottage School, Palms Vihar Gurgaon. He 30th Haryana Speed Skating Championship was
competed in 500 meters Inline Skating race in 8-10 recently concluded at Baliawas skating track in
years category and won Gold Medal. It was a tough Gurgaon, where Tvesha Yadav of Grade IV won two
competition on Kota stone track which is quite a silver and one bronze medal in under 10 years Inline
difficult track and Arjun's intense and dedicated girls category in 300 meters Time Trial, 1000 meters
practice helped him get a starting lead which he rink race and 500 meters rink race respectively. She
managed to maintain throughout. With the gold has also been selected for the upcoming National
medal at District Level, he has now qualified for Speed Skating Championship which is going to be
Haryana State level competition which will be held held at Force 1 track in Banguluru. Also Arjun Mittal
later in 2017. Arjun's performance was applauded by of Grade IV won one silver and one bronze medal in
all the parents and school teachers present with under 8 years Inline boys category in 300 meters
their school participants. Representing the school, Time Trial race and 500 meters rink race respectively.

TREADING TOWARDS BIGGER GOALS…

BEHTAR INDIA

Lotus Valley International School, Gurugram takes Shivali Mishra have
pride in announcing that it is on RANK 1 in the secured third and sixth
North Zone and 4th in All India charts while our positions respectively
passionately involved learners, RISHAB GARG of in 'BEHTAR INDIA'
Grade XI stands at RANK 1 in the NORTH ZONE and ranking. The campaign
3rd in ALL INDIA ranking while SHIVALI MISRA of was supported by

Grade IX stands 2nd in NORTH INDIA and NDTV. The
7th in the National chart. Learners of Lotus Valley International
All our top contributors from various School, Gurugram, have been working
grades have been invited by NDTV to relentlessly towards the noble cause.
attend a Pan India Conclave led by NDTV suggested the school to put up
eminent personalities from Politics, a Street Play for spreading awareness
Theatre, Cinema and Social activists. about “Dengue” at Modern School,
Hearty Congratulations to the learners!! Vasant Vihar. Learners gave a splendid
We are extremely proud to announce performance and left the audience
that our learners Rishabh Garg and spellbound.

Many notable personalities were
present such as Sushant Singh Rajput,
Deepa Karmakar. This was followed by
a question – round with Sushant Singh
Rajput.