LET NOBLE THOUGHTS COME TO US FROM EVERY SIDE
Edition 15 Vol.1
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Vice Principal’s Message
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SIS through the Lens
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Achievements
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Art Works
A journey Through Exams and Academic Achievement
Greetings Students, Parents and Staff!
We are constantly reminded of the importance of not only learning but excelling academically.
This journey is marked by numerous milestones, one of which is the challenging yet rewarding
path of examinations.
Examinations are more than just assessments of knowledge; they are opportunities for our
students to showcase their dedication, hard work and determination. They serve as a
testament to their commitment to learning and personal growth. It is during this period of
rigorous testing that we witness the true spirit of academic excellence at Bhavans Smart
Indian School.
As we approach the upcoming exams, let us remember that success is not measured solely
by the grades we achieve but by the knowledge we gain, the challenges we overcome, and
the character we build. Let us embrace this opportunity for growth and push ourselves to
reach new heights of academic excellence.
Let us remember that academic excellence is not just about achieving high marks; its about
fostering a love for learning, nurturing critical thinking skills, and encouraging a growth
mindset. It’s about striving to reach one’s full potential and supporting one another on this
journey.
Thank you students, parents and staff for being part of this journey and let us continue to
inspire, support and celebrate the success of the pursuit of academic excellence.
Ms. Albin Daisy
Vice-Principal
Smart Indian School
SIS
through the lens
Colour Days Celebration
The children at Jack and Jill Preschool and Bhavans Smart Indian School Kuwait celebrated Colour Days
through the exploration of colours. During the week, the children were invited to explore
a variety of activities and wore theme-based apparel corresponding to the day's colour.
Teachers and children spoke about colours during class time, sang rhymes about colours,
and did many hands-on activities. The Pre-KG and KG1 children explored the primary colours through
colouring and collage. Whereas in KG2, children discovered the magic created by mixing
the primary colours to get secondary colours through activities like palm printing, collage
making etc., which finally culminated in a rainbow day celebration.
World Earth Day
Smart Indian School celebrated World Earth Day on April 26, 2023. The Smart Indian
School & Jack ‘n’ Jill kindergarten children were made aware of the importance of
preserving our planet. Children were encouraged to bring and take care of small plants in
class, and they were taught to nurture and take care of them. To boost earth-friendly
behavior among the students, the Department of Science organized various activities
pertaining to the theme of Earth Day 2023, ‘Invest in Our Planet'. Colouring Competition,
Wonder from Wastes, Logo Designing Competition, and Digital Poster Making
Competition were some of the activities that were conducted. All the students from
different classes actively participated in different competitions and beautifully decorated
their classrooms with the items that they had made from the reusable waste.
SIS & JnJ KG Celebrate Gergean
Gergean is a special day in Ramadan that is celebrated in Kuwait. It is usually celebrated
on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of Ramadan, marking the middle of the holy month. We
at Bhavan's Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Preschool celebrated 'Gergean' to make
our kids aware of the traditions of their foster motherland on Monday, April 17th. The
students were asked to come in traditional Kuwaiti attire, chocolates were distributed to
the kids, and traditional Arabic songs were played. Students danced around and had a
great time.
Healthy Smiles, Happy Lives: The Oral Hygiene Program
Smart Indian School conducted a comprehensive oral hygiene program for grades 3–11 in
collaboration with a team of doctors. The oral hygiene program was conducted for a day,
with different sessions for different age groups. The doctors explained the importance of
oral hygiene, common dental problems, and their prevention. The interactive question
and answer sessions helped the students understand the importance of good oral hygiene
and how to practice it correctly. To sum up, the Principal, Mr. Mahesh Iyer, extended his
heartfelt thanks to the team of doctors for their tireless efforts and commitment to
promoting oral health in the school community.
Supreme Council Election
The election for the Students’ Council was held at Smart Indian School on April 27, 2023,
with the help of the Social Science Department. The objective of appointing the
Students’ Council is to provide a platform for the students to develop leadership qualities
by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. The council election
was a two-day process. In the preliminary round, candidates who had filed nominations
were asked to give a three-minute speech in the auditorium. This was followed by voting.
Students filed nominations for the posts of Head Boy, Head Girl, Cultural Secretaries,
Sports Secretaries, Public Relations Officer, Student Editor, House Captains, and Deputy
Captains. Mr. Mahesh Iyer, the principal, declared the results and congratulated all the
winners.
Expert Talk on Career Guidance
The students, parents, and teachers of Bhavans Smart Indian School, Kuwait, had the op-
portunity to participate in an informative career guidance session held on the school
premises on April 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The session was led by the eminent resource per-
sons, Ms. Sujata Vora, Company Director, and Ms. Manju Bagyaraj, Assistant Student
Placement, from the International Development Program, Kuwait. The essence of the
session was to create awareness among the students and parents about career-related
decisions. Ms. Sujata emphasized the need to select subjects after grade 10 based on the
interest and ability of the student. Her session was well appreciated by parents.
Wholeness Week
The recently concluded Wholeness Week at Bhavans Smart Indian School was an
all-encompassing initiative that aimed at promoting the holistic development of students
from grades 1 to 11. The Art and the Physical Education departments organized many
interesting games for the students of grades 1 and 2 on their reopening day. The students
of grades 3-5 were involved in various group dynamics and performing art activities by
the Second Language and English teachers. The senior students were given a tour of the
science and composite labs. The second day of Wholeness Week was centered on the
theme of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The students were
enlightened about the significance of these goals.
SIS & JnJ KG Wing Celebrate 'Cartoon Character Day'
The KG wing of Bhavans Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Pre-School celebrated
Cartoon Character Day on May 25, 2023, with great enthusiasm. The tiny tots of Pre-KG,
KG1, and KG2 were at their creative best and looked magnificent as they dressed up in
their favorite cartoon character attire with a variety of props like toys, masks, and
posters to portray their favorite cartoon. The young children spoke with vim and
enthusiasm, performed a ramp walk while wearing their preferred costumes, and
confidently portrayed their beloved cartoon character. Overall, Cartoon Character Day
was filled with wonder and inspiring messages.
DANCE DAY
Dance is an art form that helps in expressing the emotions of life and relaxes the mind,
body, and soul. Bhavans Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill Preschool celebrated World
Dance Day with great zeal and fervour on April 30, 2023. Kids showcased their talent by
performing various dances, and made the day very special. The aim of the celebration was
to inculcate interest and respect among the students for all dance forms, be it classical or
western. Pictures and videos were taken to make the day memorable. Students and
teachers thoroughly enjoyed the foot-tapping music and danced along with it.
Expert Guidance on ‘Scholastic Aptitude Test’ (SAT)
Bhavans SIS, with the aim of connecting students to post-secondary and scholarship
opportunities, initiated a session on the Digital SAT and Roadmap to College Admissions
on May 8, 2023. The keynote speaker of the day was Mr. Michael, Head Counselor - Career
and College Admissions, associated with Score Plus Princeton Review Kuwait. He made
clear the significance of the ‘Scholastic Aptitude Test’ (SAT) as an essential requirement
for admissions into colleges and universities all over the United States. The session
concluded with an appreciation note by the principal, Mr. Mahesh Iyer.
SIS & JnJ KG observe 'International Nurses Day'
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, and that’s
exactly what nurses around the world do." To celebrate their hard work and to make
this generation aware of our unseen heroes, Nurse Day was celebrated at Smart Indian
School KG and Jack and Jill Pre School. Teachers explained to the children the
important role played by nurses in our lives. Children made thank-you cards and
visited the school clinic to thank the nurse for taking good care of them. A few of them
also shared their ambition to become nurses and serve society. The day ended with
hearts filled with gratitude for these angels.
Investiture Ceremony 2023
The Investiture Ceremony of Smart Indian School for the academic session 2023 - ‘24 was
held on May 18, 2023, to encourage and kindle leadership qualities in our young leaders.
The newly elected leaders of the school council marched in a ceremonial march. Instilling
in them the duties and responsibilities of a leader, the guests, along with the principal,
adorned the sashes and pinned the badges. The newly formed Council was honoured by
dignitaries. The Chairman addressed the students with a message on leadership. The oath
-taking ceremony was solemnly administered by the principal. The proficiency holders,
NMO and NSO certificate holders, and academic award scholar badge and scholar blazer
winners of the years 2022–2023 were also appreciated with medals and certificates.
Nrithya 2023: An Extravaganza of Classical Dance
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On May 12th, The Bhavan's Rhythmscape Dance School celebrated its 11 Anniversary at
the Smart Indian School Auditorium in Kuwait. The event, called Nrithya 2023, provided a
mesmerising visual spectacle for the audience. Mr. N. K. Ramachandran Menon, the
Chairman of Bhavans Middle East, inaugurated the Kalasandhya. Kumari Ardra Ajesh
delivered the welcome speech, and then the dance school's teachers and students
performed classical dance forms that captivated the packed audience. Principal
Mr. Mahesh Iyer joined ‘Nrithya 2023’ in singing with the students, resulting in the
raga-tala synchronisation.
Organ Donation Awareness Program
Keeping with the best traditions of their Alma Mater, in association with ‘Green Cross
Kuwait, to popularize and strengthen the public movement for blood and organ donation,
a session was held at Smart Indian School on May 17, 2023. The resource person, Fr. Davis
Chiramel, famous as the Kidney Priest, was welcomed by Senior Academic Coordinator,
Mr. Santhosh Chungath. The initiative included discussion on subjects like who can be a
donor? How does someone get on the waiting list? And which organs can be donated? The
session was adjourned by honouring the speaker with a memento and with a speech by
World No-Tobacco Day-2023
To inculcate awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco, the Department of Science,
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Smart Indian School organized an Anti- Vaping Awareness program on 31 May, 2023. The
program was inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Ram, Hematologist and presided by the Principal,
Smart Indian School, Mr. Mahesh Iyer. Dr. Mohan Ram in his inaugural speech pointed out
how society nowadays has accepted this harmful consumption as a normal practice and
the strong need to break this consumption. Various activities like Poster Making
Competition and Slogan Writing Competition were organized for all the students of
classes 6 to 9. The theme of the competition was ‘We need food, not tobacco! All the
students participated with full zeal.
Session on Overuse of Electronic Devices by Students and its
Consequences
An awareness seminar led by cancer specialist Dr. Susovana Sujit Nair about the physical
and mental health conditions caused by excessive use of electronic devices was held at
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Bhavans Smart Indian School on 24 April,2023. The session helped the student
community understand that mobile phones, which have become an integral part of our
lives regardless of age, are a threat to our physical and mental health. Principal
Mr. Mahesh Iyer and Vice Principal Ms. Albin Daisy were present at the seminar, which
was also attended by teachers and students.
Cleaning Campaign
Cleanliness gives rise to good character by keeping the body and mind clean and
peaceful. Smart Indian School conducted a cleaning campaign on 22nd May, 2023, at 7.45
a.m. Under the guidance and supervision of the Physical Education Department, Grade 3
students from different sections were taken to clean the open ground in front of the
school. The purpose of this clean-up campaign was to educate the students on the
negative impacts of littering. It also showed students the difference between a clean
community and a trash-filled one.
Mother’s Day Celebration
Mother’s Day is celebrated globally on May 14, 2023, in honour of mothers and
motherhood, demonstrating the importance of mothers across the globe. Principal
Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Vice Principal Mrs. Albin Daisy, teachers, parents and students were
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present at the celebration organized by grade 5 Aries students on May 14 . The students
of class 5 Aries made an earnest effort to instill the importance of mother in a child’s life
through effective thematic presentations, dramatizations, and video clippings. The tiny
tots of PRE-KG, KG1, and KG2 of Bhavans Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill
Pre-School, with great enthusiasm, created lovely cards with a heartfelt message.
Educating Children on Good and Bad Touch
Bhavans Smart Indian School, Psychology Department, ably guided by the Physical
Education Department, with the purpose of creating awareness among children of
grades 1–V to differentiate between good and bad, to stay healthy, and to become
charismatic youth of tomorrow, organized a session on the topic ‘Good Touch and Bad
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Touch’ between May 31 May to 7 June 7th, 2023, in the school campus. The students of
grade 11 were the active propagators of the topic, which parents and teachers agonize
over to discuss with their children. The essence of the session was to ensure the children
of the primary grades are taught that their body belongs to them, and they have a right
to protect it. The session gained appreciation from parents.
World Environment Day
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Bhavans Smart Indian School celebrated World Environment Day on Monday, June 5 ,
2023. The theme for World Environment Day focused on solutions to plastic pollution
under the campaign, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The Department of Science had taken
charge of this celebration and conducted various activities to raise awareness about the
environment, the protection of nature, and the planet Earth. Grades 1 and 2 did role plays
on the importance of plants, whereas Grades 3 to 5 had a Fancy Dress Competition on
Best out of Waste. Grades 6 to 11 had an Essay Writing Competition on the topic, ‘Reduce
Plastic Pollution: What Can We Do Today?’ The day was well spent reflecting on
environmental issues and ways to protect it.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Mohammed Junaid Khan from
grade 5 Gemini won 11th place in the
Under 10 category of the 24th
edition of the Tamil Nadu State
level BSA cycles interschool chess
tournament and 4th place in the
Under 10 category of the Muralimohan
Capa Chess 2nd International
FIDE-rated tournament.
Mohammed Zohaib Khan from
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grade 1 Aries won the medal for 17
place and won 3 rounds in the 24th
edition of the Tamil Nadu
state-level BSA cycles inter-school
chess tournament, and he also
won the trophy for the 3rd youngest
player to win two rounds in
Muralimohan Capa Chess's 2nd
International FIDE-rated tournament.
Creative Space—KG (SIS)
Creative Space—KG (SIS)
VEDIKA
SIMHADRI
G1 GEMINI
PREKSHITH
KUMAR
G2 ARIES
FARIA ISLAM
G3 GEMINI
AIDEN JOE
G4 VIRGO
SHRREYA
SABLE
G5 GEMINI
AARYA
RAJEEV
G6 LEO
KEN
SEBASTIAN
G6 LEO
SAISHTA
ANAND
G7 ARIES
ALIA
JAYADEVAN
G7 TAURUS
HARSHANAA
SUBASRI
G9 ARIES
Editor in Chief: Mr. Mahesh Iyer
Associate Editor in Chief: Ms. Albin Daisy
Editor: Ms. Josepin Lavanya
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