KG and Primary Yearbook

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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly in play children learn.” ― O. Fred Donaldson.

Play is powerful. It’s the process of Talent Hunt-MONO ACT was a wonderful Emperor’s New Clothes’, to depict the
authentic learning in action. Children play platform for the students of Grade 2 to witness of rouges that ends the story in
with new ideas, with social rules, and with present their learning journey, exhibit their laugh and gigs. One of the proud moment

just about any random item they can get perceptions, and exhibit their skills and was also where Manvith Lobo won
their hands on. It’s an on-going process of talent. Class 2E bagged first place with #8WeekStreak competition at KHDA.

questioning, exploring, and experimenting. Vansh Tiwari in 1st Place and Dhairya Thank you children for bringing these
One can never forget the thrilling stunts Surana in 2nd Place. Alongside we had proud and irreplaceable moments that will
and attempt to depict a circus based impeccable Drama Showcase where all be cherished Forever. In short, yes, we all

choreography on Madagascar African classmates worked as a team to dramatize rocked!!
themed song, ‘I like to move it move it’. and they chose a hilarious fable, ‘The

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams……”

Year’s end is neither an end nor a workers and work among the students. WARNER BROS in Abu Dhabi was an

beginning, but a going on with all the Their evolution in language skills, mental amazing experience.
wisdom that experience can instill in us. calculation, creative and scientific thinking Thank you dear Nemos for making me feel
The success of the batch was transparent skills towards various streams was proud. I hope that you will take what you

with the effective motivation, punctuality, astonishing. Choreographing, improvising have learned this year and build on it as you
help, laughter, friendship, communication and interpreting their dance skills with continue your studies. Believe in your

and to the most the TEAMWORK. sizzling moves were another remarkable dreams and may peace, health, success
“No work is insignificant” - Saluting and moment of my Nemos during the Winter and happiness be with you in every walk of

expressing the humanity towards the Carnival 2019-20. life. Good Luck!!!
labors during the class assembly on the Breaking the routine and to open up
theme of LABOR DAY, built responsibility, children’s mind through field trips to

equity and equality towards all kind of Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime and the

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A glimpse at the
journey of the

Solicitous
Nemos of 3A

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“Every end is a new beginning” – Anonymous

It’s time to “Say Goodbye’’. Our Year has come Celebration of each and every event and ecosystem and the global environment
to an end. festival was memorable because of your through living exhibits, marine science and
Our assemblies throughout the year were special inputs and dedication incorporated environmental education during our visit to

cherished by each and every member of for the final performances. UAE is the land of the Sharjah Maritime Museum and
NMS. You fondly remembered and harmonious existence of rich traditions, Aquarium.
celebrated ‘Father’s Day’ by showing love strong cultural values and modernity which It was an amazing journey with you all. I
and appreciation towards each and every was clearly exhibited by each student during simply loved being your teacher every single
hard working and dedicated dad. Giving the UAE National Day Celebrations. minute and second. Go confidently in the
exam tips and helping students keep away The field trips have always been direction of your dreams. All the very best
their exam blues with your lively and enlightening. We always got inspired to for your future endeavors.
exuberant song was quite refreshing. appreciate and protect the long island sound

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Leaning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere

I cannot believe it’s already the end of the completely home with them. They follow the leaders was commendable. They taught
year with my little hearts of 3C. The year has rules diligently and keep their level up to the their friends who had a struggle in getting
gone in a blink of an eye. When I met them, expectations of the teachers. that one-step and made it perfect and
they all were so young and full of In academics, they reached next horizon flawless on the stage .
excitement about their new grade, friends, exploring and experimenting both When we turn back, we have done so much
teachers, classroom and so on. curricular and co-curricular subjects. They in the year gone by. It was really a

On the first day itself, they blew my mind had innovated new models using Lego in wonderful year of new learning and
with the love and enthusiasm for learning. their Genius Hour. They have participated in memories for a lifetime. May you reap
Each child is so unique with their talents all the events and competitions and came success in all your endeavors. All the Best!!!
and interests. The specialty of the class was out with flying colors .
team work no matter what. They accept new The winter carnival dance was an amazing
children openly and , and make them feel experience. The efforts of the student

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‘Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.’ –Benjamin Franklin.

It is the end of the year and time to reflect on body language was impeccable. amazing to see them dazzle on stage.

the year gone by. It was amazing to discover Their journey of leaning was one to behold. Field trips and learning to the Science
the potential in each and every individual They learnt all the figures of speech in Museum in Sharjah and the WARNER BROS
child . A batch that has learnt to collaborate, English and it was amazing to connect their in Abu Dhabi. From playing ATLAS, singing
discuss and work effectively in teams. learning with everything they read and songs, clicking selfies , it was an amazing
The Highlight of Term 1 was the magnificent wrote. It was amazing to see them build experience.
assembly they put up on the theme of scientific enquiry skills. Thank you children for being the best
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. They brilliantly Another memorable moment was preparing learners. Thank you to the team of teachers
shared the meaning of social responsibility for the winter carnival performance where for enabling their learning and parents for
and also explained how they could be the children took the lead and supporting them.

socially responsible. Their confidence and choreographed the song themselves. It was

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL GRADE 4A’S UNBELIEVABLE MOMENTS

On the Occasion of LABOUR DAY, students Class Assembly-Students explaining the meaning of SOCIAL MESMERISED!!
donated generously for the needy. RESPONSIBILITY and how celebrities have demonstrated Students watch the model of the OLDEST AIRPORT OF UAE-Al
this in their lives. Mahatta and discuss how the world has changed on a field trip

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING- Catch Ahil help Winning project to be selected for the INNOFEST Donated fruits and juice on the occasion of Ramadan
Soorya use the fire extinguisher in one of about SUSTAINABLE CITIES in line with the theme towards the RAMADAN FRIDGE INITIATIVE undertaken
of the EXPO 2020 by Aliya Banazir and Radhika
their SCIENCE lessons about SAFETY. by the school as part of their COEIP initiative.

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You entered my class with those sparkling Look at you all today well groomed and You all are extremely talented, skilled and
eyes, stood near the door thinking what polished. amazing at every task you do.
ahead lies. In the beginning you always asked me go Remember people who are crazy enough to
I still remember you all with that innocent slow while you were writing and today you all think they can change the world, are the ones
smile, we had many activities throughout the tell me your done even before I finish writing. who really do. You have the potential to do so
year and how you went the extra mile. Look how much you all have grown, much more, I will always be there for you.
We worked together and you signed a treaty, You did take time but all your hard work paid Always strive to be the best that you can be, a
You were all reminded when low that you off and the results have shown. little bit of you will always be with me.
were a beauty. I would like to give every student in grade 4B

We set our rules and also made a promise, a special message today,

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL 4B’s MEMORIES OF THE YEAR GONE BY

Uma and Shambhavi busy with
a Research based activity

Roleplaying the Panchayat as
experiential learning in Social Studies

Aditya donates to the Ramadan Fridge

Celebrating Halloween by visiting the HAUNTED Kia, Shambhavi and Adithya
HOTEL organized by the Senior Grades investigate the cooling and

expanding of gasses.

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Wow, What a year! To better state that- What a learning was definitely given equal them it was my first year as their homeroom
GREAT year! We have covered a lot of importance, the up scaled assessments, teacher, but it felt like I had known them
material and participated in many fun and Asset test, not forgetting the enriching forever, they were “My Kids”. They all have
exciting activities. We enjoyed the Brazilian everyday learning in the classroom. touched my life and this school year in a very
positive and rewarding way. I hope as the
Lambada at the carnival, the sportsman’s Each of my “PLANETEERS” brought such joy years go you keep in touch.
spirit at the sports day, the educational trip to and happiness to our classroom. They are full
the Sharjah museum and Warner Bros. of innovative ideas which they never shy Thank you for all you have done to make our
(spent some amazing time with the 4C away to share. I was so fortunate to have such year so fulfilling and memorable.
“PLANETEERS”) And with so much fun a wonderful group of children. For most of

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL 4C’s WONDERFUL JOURNEY

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“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn …and change.” Carl Rogers

It’s already that time of the year when we sit research(LOL), extended your learning year. From showcasing the intellectual

and take cognizance of an amazing journey beyond the classroom walls, came up with prowess, to bringing of the Brazilian street
we all had in this past academic year. The innovative ideas(with your Genius hour dance frenzy to stage, you have done it all
year has been full of change. In the course of projects), to name a few. with aplomb.

this learning journey, all of you discovered The highlight of TERM 1 was when you Last but not the least, it was wonderful to see
and worked hard to realize your potential. sparkled as mathematicians in the MATH you all build friendships, working through

There were many highlights wherein you MANIA and created a frenzy with your differences and sharing laughter during
created poems, used effective debating skills, research and presentation skills. It was school trips to Warner bros and Sharjah
became explorers, carried on scientific amazing to see young minds researching the museums.

enquiries like budding scientists, asked evolution of computational technology. Thank you children for being who you are and
questions which made teachers Changing gear has been the hallmark of this Good Luck!

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL 4D’S PRIZED MEMORIES

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How time flies! My heart felt gratitude to like the great leader you will become journey with the primary may stop here,
the best class I have ever been with. I because you are the hope of a brighter but it is the beginning of new heights for
became tough, I became a dove, future for me. I have seen you being you. Continue to be dedicated to your work

I became your friend, I became your innovators, explorers, readers, writers, and be YOU because you are
counselor, I became your motivator, dancers, singers, and what not! Looking at amazing. Always hold it high. Look the
I became your strength. Whatever the way you have been consistent in world right in the eye.”– Helen Keller.
I became made me better than I was striking a balance between academics and Today is a milestone. It tells you how far
yesterday. You have carved a special place co-curricular activities over the year, I am you’ve come. Keep learning, keep trying,
in my heart. Each one of you was always confident that your young minds are keep accomplishing, and keep venturing
exceptional with a unique way of striving equipped with the right mindset and on through your journey. All the best for
for excellence. I have always treated you essential skills for the future ahead. Your your future.

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL COOL 5A’S BEST MOMENTS

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Grade 5B would have never been part of the day would be one-on-one winning Scientific Mind Certificates had
complete if each of you hadn’t left an conversations with you. Your spark was become your mission. It became very
imprint in that classroom. You are each the brightest whenever any challenge clear that once you put your mind into a
amazing and wonderful. Your was brought to you. Genius Hour classes task, you are bound to succeed. The
personalities so unique, yet when came were your favorite as you got to explore world is yours and I am sure you are
together just enlightened the classroom. coding, Minecraft, Augmented Reality, going to make a mark!!!

The past year I have laughed so much at etc. You enjoyed IXL in Math as much you
all your funny, witty comments. The best enjoyed Literacy Planet in English and

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL 5B EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS

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My journey with you all may stop here but it from students and I did the same too, I saw BELIEVE and ACT. Your life is your
is the beginning of middle school for you. my childhood in you. You are a group of responsibility. You are blessed to be

Continue to be dedicated to your work. As smart, confident, and brave munchkins. surrounded by such wonderful parents,
students, you have strived well to be Each one of you has the potential to teachers, and friends who have supported
excellent in your performances, and you accomplish your dreams. Your challenges you all the time. Make yourselves, your
have shown again and again that nothing is are huge, but your determination and parents, and your communities proud. My
impossible when there is dedication. I sit effort can overcome them. I am truly best wishes are with you. It’s well quoted
here full of emotions and memories. confident that you have the right skills, “Never let the fear of striking out stop you
Really you all deserve my admiration. The knowledge, and attitudes that you need to from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth
teacher also learn many things together excel in school and in life. You need to

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RETROSPECTS OF THE BEST MOMENTS OF 5C

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It was an amazing journey. Consistency learning environment that fosters Literally speaking I will miss all my
may be the most important component academic success. But seeing my little hearts, where ever they go. My
of successful classroom management. students my students learn through the message before they leave “WORK SO
As an easygoing teacher, I do enforce year I am speechless with their HARD THAT ONE DAY YOUR SIGNATURE
my students with consistency because development. Each and every student WILL BE CALLED AN AUTOGRAPH”
consistency is the key to creating a has the caliber to face all situations.

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL DYNAMIC MOMENTS OF 5D

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30th April 2019, Celebrating the
astounding achievements of students

from Grade 1 to Grade 5 in the
academic year 2018-‘19.

Senior Leadership team welcome fitness champion Attainment Award-Grade 2-From right to left Prabhath Vittala, Vedhika
Mr. Sujith Koshy Varghese as chief Guest . Karthik, Omar Hussain, Rishma Ponnan, Vyom Patel, Johan and Sanjeevi

Attainment Ward- Grade 3 from left to Attainment Award Grade 5-From left to Students on the ASSET HONOUR roll .
right Aditya Kalra, Advaith Sajith, Uma right-Diya Shah, Mehar Mirchandani, From left to right Ganasree, Sri Akshaj,
Viswanath, Abdullah Jalid; Ganashree Pavitra Vinod, Tulika Rawat
Nihara, Uma, Aditya, Aaquib, Tanvi,
Vimal Kumar Advaith

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“Anything’s possible if you’ve
got enough nerve.” –J.K. Rowling

Leading the way-THE
KNIGHTS OF INNO

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn The only way forward, if
more, do more and become more, you are a leader." we are going to improve

-John Quincy Adams the quality of the
environment, is to get
Leading the way-HOUSE CAPTAINS everybody involved. –

“The Way Get Started Is To Quit Talking And Begin Doing.” Richard Rogers-
– Walt Disney
Leading the way-THE
Leading the way- THE WALKIE TALKIES GREEN BRIGADE

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Culmination of presentations to develop the understanding of
Islamic values and Emirati culture.

NMS student welcomes the chief Guest Mr.
Ahmed Daud , Chief Innovation Officer at Zileej

HADITH (the saying of Prophet
Mohammed PBUH) narrated

by Rahil Ahmed

Our youngest speaker Aleena Baig Islamic Nasheeds presented by Primary Students
presented a speech on “Ismlaic
Greetings”

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Aditya Kalra and Muntazir Agha used SPHERO to Ananya and her team use MAKEY MAKEY to
demonstrate the simulation of HAJ represent the six articles of faith.

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Inter – House primary

QUIZ competition

emphasized on

promoting a fun way of

enriching the learning

process and fostering

team building . There Mandela Team- Sidesh-5B, Aditya- Deeksha responds quickly
4C, Hamdan -3C, Soham-2B to the question posed.
was an electrifying

atmosphere as the The Principal Ms. Fatima
Martin introducing the
finalist of all four
Quiz Master
house took their place Mr. G Krishnamurthy ,
renowned quiz master
to face off in the finals
from Dubai Quiz
. The Gandhi house Association

emerged the clear

winners and were in

the lead from the very WINNERS- Gandhi team from left to right Zayed Team - Keegan 5C,
Varshika Karthikeyan – 2A, Jagvitha Kodali - Ahmad Affan -4A,Zahra-3B,
beginning . 3A , Mutazzir Agha- 4C, Nirvaan Jaiswal -5B .
Shorya 2C

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“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the Students of Grade 4 and 5 learning very quickly how to code
universe, or you just want to pursue a career in as part of their skills enhancement workshop
the 21st century, basic computer programming is
an essential skill to learn.”
- Stephen Hawking

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Team TOWN TWISTERS ready to
present THEIR PROJECT.

Team Rapid Renovators- from left to right Team Town Twisters- from let to right- Vivek, Najl, Team Rapid-Renovators ready to
Tanvi,Aaquib,Aditya, Parnika , Shreya and Ananya Ishaan, Anant, Gopal and Avinash- WON BEST present THEIR PROJECT.
from Gr 4 and 5-WON BEST CREATIVITY AWARD DISCOVERY AND INNOVATIVE BOOMTOWN AWARD

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Students of Primary celebrate have accessories and
informative placards expressing their excitement for the

upcoming EXPO

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Celebrating the presentations of
the themed outcomes

in class and on Twitter

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Students of Grade 4 displaying models of their EXPO 2020 Sri Akshaj’s napkin idea was selected and a
project- “IMAGINEERING” a futuristic project where they prototype was created. This gave him the
had to imagine a world and what their houses would be opportunity to visit Rome to attend the “DESIGN
500 years from now. FOR CHANGE SUMMIT” in December 2019

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Students role playing a scene of
how the PANCHAYAT works .

Following the famous SHARK ELECTIONS PROCESS- Students
TANK format of the popular TV comprehend how elections work
show, Students enact as young and partake in a class election
entrepreneurs who pitch their
innovative idea to the sharks Grade 4 students presenting their EXPO 2020 project “PROTECT THE
seeking investment. The children MAGNIFICENT FIVE” where they shared facts about the different habitats.
also heard pitches and agreed or
refused to invest in the idea.

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Entertaining people is not an
easy task. Acting is a great
way to attract people
through an interesting story.

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WINNERS -Grade 3-From left to right-Advika
Anant, Vivaan Gupta and Hadiya Jumseer

WINNERS –Grade 2-From left- WINNERS -Grade 4-From left to right- WINNERS -Grade 5-From left to right-
right-Aditi Sunil, Manvith Jolan Avinash Menon, Satyajit Naresh, Jovita Bhamik, Samantha Santosh, Amal Ahamad
Manikkarnika Surenbabu
Lobo and Aditri Ajay Kumar

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Grade 5 students used micro
bits and augmented reality

to work on real life
problems.​

Grade 4 students created their own museum using
the Makey Makey and Scratch app.​

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Parental Engagement- Parents come to judge the exhibition and were very
impressed with students’ presentations responses.

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“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but
imagination”.- Albert Einstein
Watch NMS’s budding Einstein's who have put together their
creative heads and innovative ideas to showcase their projects.

The Science Week culminated with the much-awaited INNOFEST, the annual
exhibition of innovative projects and prototypes developed by students across the
school, with the aid of Micro bit, Lego We-Do, Augmented Reality, and Artificial
Intelligence. With more than 200 participants and 75 projects on display, the
exhibition was a mega-hit among both, students as well as parents, as they got the
opportunity to witness STEAM and Innovation outcomes.

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“Hurricane Capsule” project won the People
Choice Award in Global Innovation Challenge.

WINNING TEAM-From R to L – Rigveda The NMS team since its tie with Global Innovation Challenge have
Rajnikath, Gunbir Singh, Mohmed Eshan, been successful in achieving greater heights and bringing back
accolades and awards.
Tulika Rawat, Mila Jayaprakash. 2 teams had participated from Primary School in Global Innovation
Challenge 2019.
1. Project - Hurricane Capsule designed by Tulika Rawat, Mila
Jayaprakash, Mohmed Eshan, Gunbir Singh ,Rigveda Rajnikath and
2. Project – Sleep-O-Meter designed by Aahaan Ved.

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Jovita Bhaumik (GIC finalist)

Global Innovation Challenge was launched in 40,000 students globally engaged in Governance, Health, Learning, Prosperity, and
2018-19 by GEMS Education where students understanding exponentials, design thinking, Security. Students utilize some form of future-
apply their skills and knowledge to produce and prototyping towards submitting solutions focused technologies such as advanced AI and
high impact solutions to a range of global that can positively impact hundreds of millions neural networks, robotics, 3D printing, a Iot
problems and challenges. The annual learning of people. The twelve challenges more.
journey and competition organized by GEMS include Energy, Environment, Food, Shelter,
Education and Singularity University sees over Space, Water, Disaster Resilience,

Grade 4D – Advaith Sajith
Presented his project of extracting micro plastic from the ocean
water using Ferrofluid. His idea is to create a plastic free ocean .

Grade 5C – Jovita Bhaumik (GIC finalist) Grade 5C-Riann Bhatnagar Presented his idea at the
‘Tabook’-Created an app based digital interactive platform GIC of a Segri bin, a smart bin that helped segregate
which is designed as a comprehensive solution for trash with the help of sensors and programming.
students. Her idea behind creating this app was to reduce
the use of paper and avoid students carrying heavy bags.

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ARNAN ANTHONY of Grade 5A SAMARA JETHMALANI of Grade VEDHIKA KARTHIK of Grade 3B
researched MASAFI, a local brand 2B suggesting different ways to recites her pledge to save the earth.
save the earth and its importance. Children contribution plastic cans to
of drinking water in the UAE. reuse and recycle to save mother Earth .

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TWITTER!!!!

Here is where we share and celebrate.

“Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem,
and a big idea turn into an innovation”.

-Dean Kamen

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NMS

and society.

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“Play is our brain’s favourite way of
learning”- Diane Ackerman

Skating Malhaar Performing Arts-Students felicitated for
Hindustaani vocal, Tabla and Kathak Dance

Karate Art Western Dance Oil Painting

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Drums Keyboard

Dribbling skills being Public Speaking-Show N Tell Swimming
enhanced in Basketball

Singing Elegant Kathak Chess