Middle & Secondary School

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GEMS New Millennium School celebrated its 5th Annual Athletic Sports The chief guest , Mr. Vishal Bhatia declared
Meet on the sprawling Dubai Police Stadium on 29th January 2020. It was a the sports meet open and released
day filled with fervor and exhilaration, amidst thrills and cheers. The event
commenced with our proud student council Guard of Honor marching with balloons symbolizing the vibrant hopes of
the NMS Band followed by the felicitation of the venerable Chief Guest, Mr. the sporting students that were flying high.
Vishal Bhatia, Head of Quality Assurance Program GEMS Education. And
Guest of Honor Colonel Yousef Abdula Logani , Director of Sports Affairs of
Dubai Police.The Chief Guest , and our top NMS athletes lit the ceremonial
torch followed by the spectacular, impressive and well-synchronized March
Past by all the four Houses, coupled with some stirring marching music by in-
house student’s music band.The students entered into the spirit of the
occasion in a grand way with the oath being administered by the Sports
captain. An energizing callisthenic display of drills from all phase students set
the tone for the rest of the event. These drills mesmerized the audience with
their energetic performances. Once the races began, the air was filled with
cheering and tons of encouragement for the young athletes.All the athletes
joined the popular events like 100Mts, 200Mts, 400Mts, Long Jump, Shot-
put, High Jump & 4X100 Mts relay race and so on under the age categories of
under 9, under 11 & under 13, under 15, Under 17 & Under 19 – Boys/Girls.
Best March-Past awards grabbed by Gandhi House.

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET

Aditya Swarnkar, Sports Captain, along with the 4 House Gandhi House
Captains took the sportsman’s oath- a solemn promise imbibing Captain, Syed
Irfanuddin (11A),
the true spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Vice-Captain, Ryan
Pinto (9B) along
with the mascot
Nayathara (11C)
dressed as Rani
Lakshmi Bai
receive the Best
March Past Award
on behalf of the
Gandhi House.

Guest of Honour-Colonel Yousef Abdullah Logani, Director of 100 M Under-17 Boys Category winners-
Sports Affairs of Dubai Police along with the Chief Guest Mr. Mohd. Adnan (11B), Marzuk Naushad (11B)
Vishal, Head of Quality Assurance Program at GEMS Education,
and Dhruv Nair (11D)
graced the 5th Annual Athletic Meet of NMS.

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LITTERAE SABBATI
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more

places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss
The Literature Week in the Senior School sure did rave up a buzz among students during the first week of October
2019.The Literature Week Round Table; In conversation With Emirati Poet, Afra Atiq, Khaleej Times features editor,
Ms Anamika Chaterjee, author and Young Times Editor, Purva Grover and The Junction Co-Founder, Ms Rashmi
Kotriwala, was perhaps the most intellectually stimulating.

Notable Emirati Poet, Afra Atiq, shares her views Ms. Sadaf Saleem, parent volunteer joined her
on Literature and the power of spoken word
poetry. daughter Irtiqa Zafar (10B) to hold an enlightening
DEAR TIME session with Grade 10 B students.

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LITERACY WEEK

Grade 9 B students dress to
impress on Character Day!

In conversation with Ms. Anamika Chatterjee of Khaleej Times, Ms. Purva
Grover of Young Times, Ms. Rashmi Kotriwala Co-founder of Junction
Drama Group, and Emirati poet Afra Atiq.

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As a part of the Coding Week, Grades 9 and 11 students attended an enlightening workshop on 27th
November 2019 conducted by Microsoft Edutech. The session was led by Ms. Rawan and Ms. Nisha on
Humming Bird and Microbit Kits which enabled the students to create a magnetic compass and a
distance sensor. The students enjoyed the process of learning how to program a compass and distance
sensor using these innovative kits.

Grade 11 A students with
Humming Bird and
Microbit kit.

Grade 11 explore coding using
Humming Bird to program a

compass sensor.

Cracking the Code: Grade 9 and 11 students attend a
session on using Humming Bird and Microbit Kits

with Ms. Rawan from Microsoft Edu.

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CCNA certification has become the most sought in the IT field for those looking for a career in
computer networks and systems. Getting certified is important for a successful professional career in IT -
Networking as it adds weight to one's profile .NMS provides this wonderful opportunity to Grade 11
Computer Science students to get CISCO CCNA training.

Tech Savvy Grade 11 Computer Science Students
understanding the fundamentals of networking from Mr. Balaji

Baskaran, ICT Engineer at NMS.

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Ananditha Sunil and Vriti Malhotra of
9A analyse through their research ‘The

impact of Climate Change on UAE’
Wildlife: An Overview. ’

Manas Bindra and Irtiqa Zafar of 10B Manas Bindra and Irtiqa Zafar of 10B
explain their research on the topic ‘How explain their research on the topic
‘How did ‘History’ affect literature in
did ‘History’ affect literature in UAE. ’
UAE. ’

Arman Alam, Shreyas, Masooma Motiwala,
Vansh Joshi, Mazin Noufel from 9B present their
research on ‘Plant Species and Climate Change

’.

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Ameesha Girish, Neeraj Suresh and Prateek Mishra Dhruv Laha, Fajr Ali Naushad and Kaavya Kalani of
of 12 A present their research on ‘ENIGMA –THE 11A present their research on ‘A Classical Wonder:
The Antikythera Mechanism’ to Ms. Masha Nazeem.
SPOOKED GERMAN MACHINE’ to Parent Guest, Mr.
Raj Roy.

Students of 10 A using TINKERCAD for making online Grade 11B students making their model
3D models. based on Antikythera Mechanism.

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Sanjay and Johnathan of 12D present their innovative Team‘Audace lab’, a team of young aspiring
product ‘Edu-Fit’ to parents during the Commerce entrepreneurs (Ms. Urvashi Satwani and Mr. Sujith
Symposium. Sizon) share their ideas and strategies on the topic
“Sales Pitch” at the NMS Annual Entrepreneurship Week.

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Globetrotting from the ‘Eternal City’ to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’

I CAN Children’s Global Summit (Design for Change) in Kevin Sam (9B) and Baggawanth Shyam (9B) with their project
Rome@NMS ‘Multi Disaster Shelter’ and Lohith Verma with his project ‘Recycling

As a most Innovative school of the year 2019, Washing Machine Water’ present their ideas at ICAN Summit.
innovation is a culture and mindset at NMS. Six students along with
Ms Sumi and Ms Venetia attended the ICAN Children’s Global
Summit 2019 in Rome which comprised of three students from
grade 9 (Bhaggwanth, Lohith and Kevin Sam). The summit from
26th November to 1st December offered students an opportunity to
present innovative ideas that solve challenges to a global audience.
The projects were ‘Recycling Washing Machine Water’ by Lohith
Verma (9B), ‘Multi Disaster Shelter’ by Kevin Sam (9B) and
Baggawanth Shyam (9B). The students have had collaboration and
interaction opportunities with students from across the world and
had a rare blessed interface with the Pope in Vatican City. Visits to
culture and heritage sites in Rome has enabled students to expand
their horizons as global citizens. NMS innovation representatives for
the I CAN Children’s Global Summit 2019 in Rome meet Dr.
Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the KHDA and share
about their projects. The KHDA recognized their achievements.

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Baggawanth Shyam, Lohith Verma and Kevin Thomas Night At The Museum, Vatican.
Sam of 9B at the Roman Colosseum with Ms. Venetia L to R: Kevin Sam Thomas (9B), Ms. Sumi
Jayaraj (Head of Middle School) and Ms. Sumi Binny Binny, Ms. Venetia Jayaraj, Lohith Verma

(Senior School Physics Teacher). (9B), and Baggawanth Shyam (9B).

NMS Innovation Representatives Baggawanth Shyam, Lohith
Verma and Kevin Thomas Sam of 9B for the I CAN Children’s
Global Summit 2019 in Rome meet Dr. Abdullah Al Karam,
Director General of the KHDA to share about their projects.

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GREETINGS FROM JAPAN: KONNICHIWA

Down the Tokyo Stock Exchange Memory Lane, When the Tokyo
Stock Exchange welcomed NMS with grandeur!

Hawkeye View: Students along with Ms.
Fatima Martin on the 350th Floor of the

Tokyo Skytree.

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL JAPAN TRIP

At the Osaka Zoo…. All in one Frame: Elated NMS students at
L to R:Parth, Abhinav, Ankit , the Kiyomizudera Temple.
Baggawanth and Mr. Preetam
Abhinav, Ankit and Baggawanth along
with Mr. Preetam with the backdrop of

the Golden Pavilion

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STROKES OF GENIUS

A notable Roman lyric poet, Horace once remarked “A This gallery was a creative platform, where students got
picture is a poem without words.” He has perfectly the chance to highlight their vision and display elegant
depicted art as form that works as a catalyst for expressing masterpieces in their own aesthetic way. Art is a form of
one’s self. This was witnessed at ‘World Art Dubai’, expressing oneself and at NMS art is a medium through
where our young artists of NMS participated in the fifth which our young masters explore their hidden artistic
edition of the famous art fair “NMS Gallery” held from skills and use innovative medium to pour their talent onto
3rd – 6th April 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. the canvas by using variety of techniques.

Painters Extraordinaire- Rushil Pandey (10A), Abhinandan
Naresh (8A), Shagun Srivastava (9b), Lauren Zyta (10A),

Atharva Phadke (12A) and Shylendra Sudamani (12B) seen
here with their Art Mentors Ms. Sidra Tatheer and Mr.

Sumitava Maity showcased their creative depiction of hues
at the World Art Dubai Event 2019.

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WORLD ART DUBAI

Rushil Pandey (10 A) impresses the audience with Let’s Frame it Up: Ms. Fatima Martin along with seasoned artist of NMS-
his live painting at the World Art Dubai Week 2019. Abhinandan Suresh (8A), Shagun Srivastava (9B), Lauren Zyta (10 A)

and Rushil Pandey (10A) seen here proudly exhibiting their sheer talent

at the World Art Dubai Week Event.

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Young artist of NMS participated in the “BEYOND BORDERS” Art Exhibition at Studio Seven Art Gallery –Dubai on
11 January 2020. Students were asked to select the medium and technique of their own choice to create and display their
artwork. Rushil Pandey (10A), Muhammad Yasa (10A), Rianna George (9A), Samyak Jain (9A) and Rishad Ahamed
(9A) displayed their artworks in the exhibition.

Rushil Pandey with his stupendous stroke of art being H.E. Suhail Mohammed Al Zarooni and the leading Emirati
artist Ahmed Al Rukni felicitate Muhammad Yasa (10A) for
appreciated by Chief Guests- Ahmed Al Rukni and Ms.
Sultana Kazim. his artwork.

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BEYOND THE BORDERS

H.E. Suhail Mohammed Al Zarooni appreciated
Samyak Jain’s (9A) and Rishad Ahmed of 9A artwork

'Gender Equality in India'.

Samyak Jain and Rishad Darrel John (9A) and
Ahmed of 9A depict the Teresa Jaimy's (9A) art

gender dynamics in work 'We are Equal'
their artwork 'Gender

Equality in India'.

Rianne George (9A) with her
painting 'The Woman'.

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The Duke of Edinburgh International Award which began in eight grade 12 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Awardees exemplify
1956, is a global framework that aims to help young people plan the spirit of discovering one’s strength, expanding horizons
and undertake their own programme of activities to develop beyond the classroom and thereafter exploring ways to contribute
themselves mentally, physically and emotionally. The Duke of to progress in society.Apart from the Award Ceremony, various
Edinburgh's Award is widely recognized by employers and expeditions to Fujairah, Al Ain, and Ras AL Khaimah have been
education providers as the definitive qualification for taken up by the students throughout 2019-2020.The students
demonstrating self-reliance, commitment and dedication. On exuded confidence, resilience and teamwork through the
26th September 2019, 38 participants at GEMS New Millennium completion of the physical recreation, skills training and
School completed the Bronze Standard of the Duke of expeditions, which are part of the award course work.
Edinburgh's International Award. They were awarded the
certificates and their badges in the presence of Brigadier Hamdan
Al Raisi, the Principal Mrs. Fatima Martin and the Vice Principal
Ms. Christine De Noronha and the award leaders. The thirty

Brigadier Hamdan al Raisi along with Ms. Fatima Martin
and Ms. Christine De Noronha felicitate the 38

illustrious Bronze Medal Awardees at the DOE Award
Ceremony.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Teacher Mentors- Ms. Remya Ranjith Boys strategize before commencing
and Mr. Steven Crasto-seen with the with their group task at the Bronze
Qualifying Journey held from 6-7
zealous Grade 11 students as they December 2019 at Ras AL Khaimah.
prepare for their Bronze Journey in the
Grade 11 boys use their
Al Ain Desert Camp. problem-solving skills to
pitch a tent at the Al Ain

Desert on their Bronze
Award Journey (13-14

December 2019)

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NMS XFACTOR: A Confluence of Talent

“Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot
waste this talent, but must develop it.”― Pope John Paul II

NMS XFACTOR, student-led initiative gave students of NMS a platform to celebrate their unique and diverse talents
was held on 3 October 2019.It reveled in a discovery of new talent and amazed us in the confidence and skills on
display

Azra Ashik (11B), Nayanthara (11C) and Nakshathra The effusive Grade 11 Boy's Dance Group bestowed the first prize
Balagopal (11B) felicitated by Ms. Fatima Martin for their by Ms. Fatima Martin for the Group Dance in the male Category.

dance performance in the group dance category.

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Nimal Kasim (11 C) leaves everyone awe-struck
with his Pop & Lock Dance style.

Kavyaa Kalra (10B) enthrals the audience with her
rendition of Celine Dione's song.

Athmaj (12C) and Shiraz (12C) set
the tone for afternoon packed

with talented performances with
their effervescent personalities.

Kris George (9A) Nithin Joseph (12C) casts a magic on the
mesmerizes the audience with his effortless style as the master

audience by of ceremonies.

strumming the guitar
chords at the NMS
XFACTOR.

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WHEELS OF CHANGE

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only
thing that ever has.”- Margaret Mead

24 boxes of 500 toys and 250 clothing 12 B students with the Ramadan Edupreneur
articles were donated to Red Fridge collection undertaken as
Crescent. part of the COEIP for the month of ShrutiTamilselvan (11D)
lends a helping hand to a
May 2019.
primary student with
reading.

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL COEIP AND EDUPRENEURS

Newspaper and Plastic Aditi Singh, Edupreneur from
collection sent to EEG 11B helps a 10th grade student

Backpack Heroes: Students with mathematical sums.
in Senior School engaging
Edupreneur Manas Bindra (10 B teaches
with the COEIP June primary children how to solve a three-digit
initiatives in line with the UN multiplication sum as part of Teacher’s Day
SDG Goal 1: End Poverty in
initiative.
all its forms everywhere.
The collection of stationery,

toys, story books and old
clothes was donated to
orphanages in India through
Mr Venkat Krishnamoorthy,
also known as Pencil Man.

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At NMS we promote love and care towards the greener environment. As a step to enable our ECO code which states to
“STRIVE to do our bit for the earth’’, “REVIVE the spirit of giving back to the Earth” and “THRIVE in what the earth
has to offer. ” This has been achieved due to the relentless efforts of the Green Brigade team at NMS under the teacher
mentor, Ms. Sowmya Ramesh’s guidance. NMS has been awarded The Eco Flag by EWS-WWF (Emirates Wildlife
Society in association with World Wildlife Fund).

Ms. Raji Shyam along with NMS Green Brigade members TERRA- The sustainability Pavilion at
with fresh produce from our school’s garden tended using the NMS Pulse Winter Carnival.

hydroponics.

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GREEN BRIGADE

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Myra Kirmani (9A), Tarun Rawat (9B) and
Dhrishya Mathew (9A) won accolades at

Beijing Global Round of World Scholar’s
Cup. Tarun Rawat got an impressive 13
medals , 2nd Rank in Arts and was also
declared the School Top Scholar at WSC

Global Round.

42 Senior School WSC Participants
with Teacher in-Charge Ms. Ann

Susan John at the Dubai II Regional
Round.

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WSC
Dubai II
Regional
Round.

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NMS TORCH BEARERS

WSC Global Round at Beijing.

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TESTIMONIALS

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NMS TORCH BEARERS

The NMS debate teams pose with their counterparts from GEMS Ishan Menezes (12A), Nayyara Siddiquo (12C), Anshita
Modern Academy on 27th January 2020. They are flanked by their Sathapathy (12C) and Shruti Tamilselvan (11D) in

teacher mentor, Ms Rianne Selwyn and Senior School English conversation with Annemieke Marie, co-founder of Young
teacher, Ms Ann Susan John. Author’s Academy.

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LIVESTREAMING EALF HAZZAA AL First Flight: Grade 9 and 11 students watch Emirati Astronaut
MANSOURI’S SESSION Hazzaa Al Mansouri ‘s live session on his mission to Space.

In September 2019 Hazzaa Al Mansoori became the
first Emirati to travel to space. On board, in the
International Space Station (ISS) he conducted
scientific experiments and introduced his fellow
astronauts to Emirati culture and food. On 5th
February 2020 Emirates Airlines Literature Festival
livestreamed Hazza Al Mansoori interaction to
different schools on the significance of the mission,
the importance of space to science and international
relations alike, and future developments for the
UAE’s growing space programme. Hazzaa Al
Mansoori spent eight days on the ISS. He was
previously a UAE Air Force pilot and has flown many
aircrafts, including F16s. It definitely was an
intellectual and inspiring treat
for Grade 9 and 11 students

GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, AL KHAIL EMIRATES AIRLINES LITERATURE
FESTIVAL AUTHOR VISIT

AUTHOR VISIT - GELONG THUBTEN – 5TH FEBRUARY@NMS

At GEMS New Millennium School, we have a many large international events. He is an author for
rich literary culture. In order to lend authenticity and Mindvalley, a major online learning platform. Thubten
credibility to the reading and writing process, we organize collaborated with Ruby Wax and Ash Ranpura on the best-
frequent author visits by established and interesting writers selling book ‘How to be Human’. His own book, ‘A
from around the world. On February 5, 2020, we are Monk’s Guide to Happiness’ was published in June 2019
proud to be hosting Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk, by Hodder & Stoughton. Students participated in an
meditation teacher and author from the UK. Thubten interactive session with Mr. Thubten and had the
lectures in schools and universities, as well as speaking at opportunity to purchase a copy of his book.

Rendevouz with GELONG
THUBTEN: Senior School

Students engage in a
stimulating conversation with

Gelong Thubten on
mindfulness and meditation.

EMIRATES AIRLINES
LITERATURE FESTIVAL
AUTHOR VISIT: GELONG
THUBTEN, author of 'The Monk's
Guide to Happiness' engaged in
a discussion on navigating the
modern world without losing

one's mind.

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Sania Azad, Neha Jain and Ritvik Bhatnagar of grade 10B bagged Zonal Level Prizes at the Hindi Utsav Competition
held on 31st January 2020 in Al Ain. The Hindi Week saw a range of activities from ‘Epicurean Trail’- cooking show to
Assembly.

Sania Azad, Neha Jain and Ritvik Bhatnagar of 10 B won Zonal level
Prize at Hindi Utsav Competition held at Al Ain.

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