Pratibimb - The Reflections

Bhavik Bhargava, a student of Grade V at DPS Jaipur Our Young Writer - Anay Saxena of Grade V once
has made us proud by bagging the National Topper again gets featured in Rajasthan Patrika on Children’s
award in the 10th Brainobrain Wonderkid-2020, an Day for his commendable series-
Inter- School Competition which was held in September. Time Adventures:The Jackson Menace.
Bhavik has received the National Topper's trophy and
Certificate from Brainobrain for this commendable feat. Congratulations Anay.

THREE CHEERS FOR DPS JAIPUR:HIP HIP HURRAY!
‘Success is a journey, not a destination.’

We are proud and pleased to share that DPS Jaipur is ranked No.17 in India, No.2 in Rajasthan & No.2 in

Jaipur.
Category- ‘India's Top 20 Day-Cum Boarding Schools’ in a survey conducted by Education Today.

School Toppers

Psychology Toppers Geography Toppers

Music Toppers

Commercial Art Toppers

Political Science Toppers Physical Edu. Toppers

History Toppers Biology Topper Math Topper

School Toppers
Math Toppers

That’s not all…

Social Science Toppers

Science Toppers Hindi Toppers

III Language Toppers
English Topper

TEACHERS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

TEACHERS SOARING HIGH AND BRINGING LAURELS TO SCHOOL

A PROUD ALUMNI

Harshit Kacholiya a student from the 2017 batch successfully
completed his LAMP (Legislative Assistant to Members of
Parliament) Fellowship organised by PRS. LAMP is a unique
and exciting opportunity for young Indians to learn public
policy by working under a Member of Parliament for one full
year. Harshit was assigned to Mr. Manish Tewari (Hon’ble. MP
from Anandpur Sahib and a former Union Minister). He
provided extensive research, drafted speeches and bills, helped
in raising matters of public importance and worked on a book
project with the MP. It was a great learning experience for him.

TO TEACHERS, WITH LOVE

“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.”
Guru Poornima is a day dedicated to one’s Gurus, mentors, and teachers. DPS Jaipur
teachers were in for a surprise this year. The students wished them through video
messages. Not only students from Grades three to twelve came together to present a Hindi
composition dedicated to teachers but also students of Grade IX performed a dance
glorifying the position of teachers. DPS Jaipur teachers are indeed blessed to have such
wonderful students.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON- BACKSTAGE AND ONSTAGE
TEHALKA TALKS

In these atypical times, DPS Tehalka tickled us with its small act -Types of Laughter and
helped us to stay optimistic, hopeful and cheerful. ‘Tehalka Talks’ began on 26 June on
Microsoft Teams. Kabeer Ahmed, a DPS alumnus of 2011 and now a screen writer was part
of the first podcast. Pratique Kain, another eminent alumnus was the platform orator for the
second Talks. Tehalka, DPS theatre group was founded in 2007.

A JOURNEY OF SELF LOVE
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

‘In search of my mother’s garden, I found my own.’
DPS Jaipur celebrated Mother’s Day virtually on May 10,
2020. A talk show called ‘A Journey of Self Love’ was
organized for the mothers. Our super moms participated in the
session and discussed the meaning of compassion, sympathy
and kindness in their lives. The students dedicated the day to
their mothers and surprised them through various activities.



BROWSING BOOKS: NATIONAL READING DAY

“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.”

Delhi Public School, Jaipur celebrated the 25th National Reading Day virtually on June 19 to honour the father of
the ‘Library Movement in Kerala’, the late P.N. Panicker. Keeping ‘Technology-enabled Reading’ in focus, a digital
Reading Pledge was taken and students were informed about the importance of reading, E-resources, and digital
libraries.
Stories were read to the students of Junior and Middle School while the students of senior school were encouraged
to read more. In this month-long celebration, Quiz and other literary activities were also conducted.

HAPPINESS AND HEALTH GO HAND IN HAND

In these unusual times, DPS Jaipur initiated a Health Awareness programme, 'Stay Healthy! Stay Happy!' for the
students to create awareness about good health and hygiene among them. Students were encouraged to meditate,
do yoga and participate in various physical activities to energize their body. They were tipped to incorporate fruits
and green veggies to make their platter colourful. Activities like story sessions, reading books, playing indoor
games and lending a helping hand steered young minds towards adopting a lifestyle with healthy habits.

HOPE IN BALLET SHOES

“Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.” -Shel Silverstein
Dance is the purest expression of every emotion. Students and teachers of DPS Jaipur came together to celebrate
International Dance Day virtually.

SONG OF SUMMER- WORLD MUSIC DAY

“The only truth is music.”
The students of DPS Jaipur celebrated World Music Day with a melodious song ‘Wo
samay ke sath sath chhodte chale nishaan’. The song was dedicated to those unsung
heroes who laid down their lives fighting for our freedom against the British Rule.

LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND FRATERNITY

Bastille Day or la fête nationale or le 14 Juillet, is celebrated every year
on July 14, 2020. In 1789, on this day, a violent uprising helped in usher
the French Revolution. Citizens stormed of the Bastille fortress, which
had become the symbol of the harsh rule and tyranny of the French
monarchy. "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" became the war cry of the
common people and it remained the country's official motto even to this
day. It has become a worldwide celebration of all things French.

CORONA WARRIORS- DOCTORS’ DAY ASSEMBLY

‘When there are tears, you are a shoulder.
When there is pain, you are medicine.
When there is tragedy, you are hope.’
Doctors’ Day was celebrated by the students of Delhi Public School, Jaipur with great zeal. A special assembly was
held online in order to express gratitude to doctors and thank them for the care they take to make our lives healthy and
comfortable.
On this occasion eminent doctors were invited to brief our young Dipsites about the importance of hygiene and proper
nutrition to fight various diseases.

THE PIRATE WAY

‘Well constructed peer groups serve as an anchor for learning’
Twenty First century is about participation and collaboration. Our students adopted the PIRATE
model to make learning fun.
P- Peer Collaboration
I- Improvement Focus
R- Responsibility
A- Active Learning
T- Twenty First century Skill
E- Empowerment

Poetry – Expression of Soul

'Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.'
A Virtual Poetry Recitation Competition ‘Lime a Rhyme’ was organized for the students of Class III. The
participants recited a variety of poems on the theme, 'Positivity: The Need of Present Scenario' with great zeal and
enthusiasm. The students showcased their talent and confidence while enjoying the 'virtually' held fun activity.

OUR LANGUAGE- OUR PRIDE

World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishvasamskritadinam, is an annual event focused around the ancient
Indian language of Sanskrit that incorporates lectures about the language and is aimed to promote its revival and
maintenance.
The students of Delhi public school celebrated this auspicious day by compiling their speeches, shlokas and songs
together in a video format.
Students involved: -
Suhani Rai X-B, Devansh Sharma VIII-E, Vibhuti Bhabhra VIII-D,Soham Tiberwal VII-F, Riya Tiberwal X-B
,Prajwal Verma X-B,Mudit Jain X-B,Krish Sonkhiya X-D, Bhavya Singhania X-B, Kovid Sharma.

TEACHERS, THE
GREATEST VIRTUE OF

GRATITUDE
The parents of students of
grade (V-VI) showed their
appreciation and support to the
teachers for teaching in these
difficult times.

THE UNIQUE BOND OF LOVE

It takes a big heart to teach little minds. ‘The bond shared between Students and Teachers is special. We love each
other, we laugh together, we learn, we grow, we inspire, we share, we keep our promises, we do second chances,
and we belong. We are a Family.

THE ASPIRING YOUNG MINDS

Our Tinkerer of the week Shreyangsh Ray
Choudhury from III A. Shreyangsh has
actively been a part of TinkerCad Designing
classes and is making us proud by being one
step ahead in beautifully designing such
complex designs. Sharing with you his 3 D
design for a T REX.

CELEBRATING 74 YEARS OF “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.” Delhi
Public School wishes you a very Happy 74th Independence Day.
The students celebrated virtual Independence Day by actively participating through dances, songs and speeches.
Jai Hind..

SALUTING THE BEST THROUGH THE BEST

Art crossing all boundaries of #lockdown and reaching the hearts.’
Inter House Poster Making competition conducted Live for the students of grades IX-XII on the topic ‘Guardians
of our Nation’.

EXPRESSION IN A UNIQUE MANNER

Giving children the opportunity to draw and colour helps stimulate the creative centres of their mind and let
them express themselves without needing the vocabulary to do so.
Our little students of classes Nur-II expressed their love and gratitude for their country with ‘भारत मेरे चित्रंो में’,
a drawing and colouring activity.
Here are the glimpses of our students showcasing their art work.

PRACTICING OUR LEGACY IN A NEW AND A FUN WAY

The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future! It is important for today's
generation to be aware of their rich legacy to be able to appreciate it and stay rooted to one's culture and
traditions.
With this thought in mind, 'Our Country, Our Pride -The India Heritage Programme' is being organised for the
students of Grades Nursery to II at DPS Jaipur. As a part of this programme, a cook without fire activity - 'The
Desert Dessert' was organized for our young learners on Monday, August 10, 2020.
The kids learnt the significance of the traditional dessert of Rajasthan and had amazing fun as they made the
yummy "Churma" all by themselves and savoured it too! Thanks to our ever-supporting parents for arranging
for all the ingredients for the little chefs. It was worth an effort as the sight of the kids relishing their bowl of
'choorma' as they chit-chatted with their friends though through the screen was truly unmatched!

HONOURING THE BRAVE PATRIOTIC WARRIORS

Freedom in the mind
Faith in the words
Pride in our souls
Saluting our Nation.
To honour and express our gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives so that we could live free, a 'Circle Time'
activity celebrating 'Independence Day' was organized at DPS Jaipur for the students of Grades III-V on August
13, 2020.
The students and their Mentors were all proudly dressed in the colours of the tricolour. A presentation was shared
with the students during the session teaching them about our great freedom fighters and their heroic deeds.
Through short videos the students learnt about the great freedom struggle.
A quiz on our country's heritage and National symbols and their significance also saw enthusiastic participation
from the students. The motivational patriotic song had each heart filled with love for the Nation and none could
resist joining in.
The beautiful morning reminded us all that Freedom is hard to achieve and we are all blessed to have it. Having
learnt this important lesson, students pledged their allegiance to this great Nation and promised to take care of
their motherland by doing their bit and making a difference always.

Pratyaksh, a student of grade IV, expresses his patriotism through music on Independence Day 2020.
‘Art crossing all boundaries of #lockdown and reaching the hearts.’
Beautiful Art work done by Shivi of grade X I.

THE AMBITIOUS
TINKERERS

Our Tinkerer of the week Raunak Singh
Arora of Grade VII. Raunak has actively
been a part of ongoing App development
classes in the school and to demonstrate
the usage of drop downs in an app he
created a simple game "Expedition", that
has destinations assigned to each option
of the drop-down.

DEBATERS IN THE MAKING

The first ever VIRTUAL DEBATE.
The judges for the event were Ms Kamaljeet Yadav, Principal Subodh Public School, Sanganer and Ms. Swati
Vashishtha, a Jaipur based journalist, writer and photographer.
The competition held in two rounds -The Bilingual Turncoat and The Parliamentary round.
The session was a kaleidoscope of opinions, thoughts, ideas and perspectives that definitely enhanced the
knowledge and understanding of the topics among students.
Pranav Choudhary of Raavi House and Manan Garg from Yamuna House were declared the ‘Best speakers in
Round 1.
In round 2 the ‘Best Speakers’ award were secured by Syeeda Rauhaan and Akshita Saxena from Yamuna and
Chenab House respectively.
The ‘Best Team’ award was bagged by Ganga House.

GRATITUDE TOWARDS OUR GURUS

On every September 5, Teachers’ Day is celebrated all over India on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and to appreciate and acknowledge the hard work of their teachers. The students of
Delhi Public School, Jaipur also took to the online platform and conveyed their feelings through various
messages.
(i) Arnav Nair of grade VII C dedicates this self-composed poem - Our Teachers Our Warriors to the Teaching
fraternity of DPS Jaipur and all across the globe...
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/1576235959225585
(ii)Thank you dear Parents, for being our co- partners in education..! And a Happy Teachers’ Day to you too..
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/1191368904557010
(iii)Tushar of grade IX F expresses love and respect for his teachers through the poem-MERE GURU...
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/348523732953033
(iv) ‘Thanks for being great Teachers.’ The Student Council of DPS Jaipur expresses gratitude towards all
teachers.
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/1007128266419115

VIRTUAL ROLE-PLAY COMPETITION: A SALUTE TO OUR SAVIOURS

The students of Grade III of DPS Jaipur participated in a Virtual Role-Play Competition held on Friday,
September 25, 2020 on the topic ‘Corona Warriors’.
The students were dressed up as doctors, nurses, police personnel and sanitation workers. All of these are the
real heroes of the society who have stood up for humanity in the unusual times of the pandemic. The sensitive
portrayal of these ‘Corona Warriors’ by the students left the audiences spellbound.
The objective of this activity was to make the students understand about the real heroes of our society and
the ideals and values that they stand for. The little ones were able to absorb this learning very well and were
also able to convey this message across to everyone

VIRTUAL ROLE-PLAY COMPETITION: THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

The students of Grade V of DPS Jaipur got all decked up as the great leaders of India and participated in a
Virtual Role-Play Competition on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
Their histrionics as they enacted the roles of revolutionary freedom fighters, social reformers and political
leaders were captivating and kept the audiences glued to their screens.

VIRTUAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY: ADORNED WITH RESPONSIBILITY

In yet another endeavour to inculcate a sense of responsibility and commitment among the students with their
heads held high, ready to shoulder responsibilities as leaders, Delhi Public School, Jaipur organized the first
ever Virtual Investiture Ceremony.
The Head Boy Satvik Garg, the Head Girl, Kunjal Jain, Sports Captains and House Captains, Cultural Captains
stood tall as destiny prepared itself to bring in many more laurels to the institution. It was a proud moment for
all the parents to witness their children being invested with great responsibilities while embarking on a new
journey as leaders.
The highly inspirational and spell-binding speech by the Director of the school Ms. Aditi Misra fuelled and
ignited the spirits of the council members .
link for the videos-
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/2595512380759273
https://www.facebook.com/dps.jaipur.1/videos/325136041888894

“JAL HAI, TO KAL HAI”

The World Rivers day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of
September. This day marks the importance of rivers and encourages
people to improve and save water and rivers around the world. Therefore
to inculcate the habit of saving water and to instill in little minds the
importance of rivers and their precious water, DPS Jaipur organized
‘Water Wise - Water Saving Week’ for the students of classes Nursery –
II from 22 Sep – 25 Sep 2020.

A week long interesting activities were organized on the virtual platform
for the students. For example ‘Circle Time’ on topics like importance of
water, sources of water, water pollution were discussed with the students,
a ‘Show and Tell’ activity and art activities.

HUBS OF LEARNING

Online Session 2 - ART INTEGRATED LEARNING’
An online presentation was conducted by Delhi Public School, Jaipur
on ‘Art Integrated Learning’ on 21 September, 2020. The timings of
the session were 5:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. Ms. Madhavi Sinha was the
presenter and the moderator.
A total of seven schools, including the host school, were represented
by their teachers.
The participating schools were-Brightlands Girls Sr. Sec. School, Indo
Bharat School, Janta Girls Public School, Maheshwari Public School,
Bagru, My Own School, SBIOA Public School, Delhi Public School
(Host)

DPS, Jaipur organized a Story Telling Session for the little students of classes Nursery –II.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti on Thursday, October 1, 2020, a story from Gandhi's childhood – ‘Gandhiji Passes
His Own Examination’ was narrated and presented to the students by their teachers on the virtual platform. The

students enjoyed the story and understood it well as was evident from their quick responses to the questions

asked to them after the story session and also through the Reflection worksheets given to them on Friday, 2
October 2020. The children expressed their excitement for Bapu’s Jayanti by dressing up in Tri colour clothes

and in Gandhian attire.

WORLD ANIMAL DAY: ESTABLISHING A CLOSE BOND OF LOVE

DPS, Jaipur celebrated this day to teach the students that the friendship between humans and animals is considered
to be reliable and everlasting. Animals don't know the ways of the world. Once they start loving us, there is no
turning back. They become our friends, and protect us like their own. Anushka Khandelwal of class X B secured
the second position in this competition.
The students were taught that every animal has the right to co-exist with us; they should also be treated with love,
compassion, and care. Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged
by the way its animals are treated." Hence, to raise awareness about the well-being of animals and to improve the
welfare standards of the animals across the globe World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4 across the world
every year.

PRE PRIMARY WING - ESSENCE OF THE FESTIVALS

The Preprimary Wing of DPS Jaipur integrated the essence of the festival of Dussehra, i.e 'Victory of Good Over
Evil' with an activity ‘Build Good Habits, Break Bad Habits’ for classes Nursery - II which was organised from
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to Friday, October 16, 2020. Our little students were taught to make art and craft
Ravan puppets and they also took resolutions to acquire good habits this Dussehra.

THE COLOURS OF INDIA

'Unity in diversity is India's strength.'
To celebrate this idea, a circle time activity - 'The colours of India' was conducted for Classes III-V on Friday,
October 16 at DPS Jaipur.
The day also marked the beginning of the festive season and the autumn break and so the students were dressed
up in their ethnic bests. A virtual tour of Assam made the students learn about the flora, fauna, the beautiful
landscapes and the cultural richness of the North-eastern State.
The students also learnt how the Navratri festival is celebrated in different ways in our country. The Dusshera
song and the dandiya dance were the session's highlights. The takeaway of this session was the activity ‘Sowing
Seeds of Goodness.’ The session concluded with a promise of sowing 10 seeds of values symbolising the
victory of Good over Evil which the 'Navratri' teaches us.

TOUCH: A POWERFUL COMMUNICATION TOOL

Awareness about the child’s safety is an integral part of the school curriculum. To ensure safety, it is very
important to make children aware of the safe and unsafe touch. Every child needs to know the difference
between the good touch and the bad touch and what they should do if they face abuse of any kind.
Keeping this in mind DPS, Jaipur organized an online Session on ‘Good Touch/ Bad Touch’ for the students
of Nursery – III.
An interactive session was conducted by the class teachers through the medium of powerpoint presentation,
videos and later activity handout was given to the children which they did at home with the help of their
parents. Children were introduced to the activity called ‘People in my safe circle’.
The purpose of this safe circle activity was to help the children identify people they can trust, feel safe and
share their feelings to be included in their safe circle.
Our little children shared their view on the topic through their videos.

THE MATHKEETERS

Quiz contests are a great way of analysing how well one understands a subject and correlates the theoretical
knowledge with its practical application in real life.
It encourages students to stretch their knowledge horizons and look beyond what they are taught in class.
To promote and encourage a fun way of learning among students, Delhi Public School, Jaipur organized a
maths quiz for students of grade V. The quiz was conducted virtually in a 1-hour special event where a team
of 3 students from each team Euclid, Pythagoras, Aryabhata, and Ramanujan participated with full
excitement and vitality.
The students competed in three rounds- Numbers and Numeration Round, Visual Round, and Rapid Fire
Round. It was the Rapid Fire Round that turned the tables and the score tally.
Ms. Rita P Taneja, Principal DPS, Jaipur declared the result and congratulated The Department of
Mathematics for putting up an excellent show.
The objective of conducting this quiz competition was to enable students to think out of the box, promote
team play, map growth levels in the particular subject, improving their knowledge, and learning from their
counterparts, besides building a competitive spirit among the teams.

TIMELY GUIDANCE GOES A LONG AWAY

Delhi Public School, Jaipur achieved yet another milestone by organizing an online orientation session for
the students of grade X on 14 December 2020, thus facilitating the young minds to take well informed
decisions. The director Ms. Aditi Misra advised the students to ‘follow their passion’ because the time and
effort invested in the venture comes with enthusiasm and zeal thus making all the difference. The students
and parents were provided an insight on the various subject combinations, to enable their wards to carefully
ponder and make a choice of stream and subjects based on their aptitude, interest and personality.
The Principal Ms. Rita Taneja suggested that it was important for students to align their interests and skills
with appropriate fields.
Ms. Anjana Swami (Academic Coordinator Grade XI Science stream) presented the various subject
combinations offered by the school. Ms. Puneet Khurana (Academic Coordinator Grade XI Commerce and
Humanities stream) threw light on the various subject combinations in the fields of Commerce and
Humanities thereby empowering the students and parents to make fruitful decisions.
A panel of alumni working in a variety of fields shared their personal journeys. They talked about
professional successes and failures — and the lessons learned from both — as well as the challenges of
balancing a robust career with a gratifying life beyond the workplace. The panel included Anmol Saxena
(Humanities Stream), Gaurav Daga (Science Stream) and Praveen Joshi (Commerce Stream) who are
professionals in their own fields now.
The session had parents of Alumni discussing about the expectations they harboured while their children
were in DPS, Jaipur and how the school had supported and guided the students in bringing out the best in
them.
The Deputy Dean (Students’ Welfare) of the school, Ms. Latika Choudhary further highlighted the
intricacies of admission to prestigious Indian and foreign Universities. She took the students on a virtual tour
of the same and empowered the students and parents with the much needed information. The Vice Principal,
Mr. Ravi Dutt while delivering the vote of thanks urged the students to remain open to opportunities.

DINING ETIQUETTES

The best way of learning about anything is by doing.
The Pre Primary Wing of Delhi Public School, Jaipur organized the Table Manners Session for the little
students of classes Nursery to II from Tuesday December 1 , 2020 to Friday December 4, 2020.
Children not only learnt the basics of table manners but also enjoyed the meal with their classmates and the
teacher in their virtual class while having little chitchat together.

MUN: BUREAUCRATS IN THE MAKING

Collaboration
Team work
Lend a helping hand
Tolerance for better world
Rising together
Lifting others to grow together.
DPS Jaipur organises the First edition of virtual MUN on 28-29
November 2020.

First edition of virtual Intra MUN.
MUN is an interactive educational activity in which students simulate
the workings of the UN. As a simulation of the UN, Intra-MUN, DPS,
Jaipur provided an opportunity for students to both replicate the work
of the UN and to view the problems facing the international
community from a unique perspective.
Delhi Public School, Jaipur organised its first virtual Intra-MUN. It’s
about uniting the world on the same agendas as most of the world
leaders say the real enemy out there is not among us, or we can rather
say “there’s no imposter amongst us”. It’s about inspiring the young
delegates and helping them to gain confidence.
The various committees were UNGA, UNHRC, AIPPM, UNCSW
and IP/Caricature. The delegates put forth their views with great
conviction.
The first day of MUN was power packed with fruitful deliberations.
Talking about the AIPPM, they were discussing about different
foreign policies in context to India-Pakistan, India-USA and also
India and China. While UNHRC went on to discuss the effects of
COVID-19 worldwide. . The second session had all the delegates
back with newer ideas and perspectives on the prevalent agendas of
the world and discussed about COVID-19 and its resultant worldwide
economic slowdown. UNCSW talked about how women dealt with
the quarantine. The IP and the Caricaturists put their best foot
forward and all the committees reverberated with great ideas,
thoughts and arguments which proved to change our mindset towards
different issues.

GLOWING IN LIGHT - #The Diwali Fashionista

The Diwali Fashionista organised by DPS Jaipur on this Diwali turned out to be a major success. Children from
all over the country participated on a virtual platform and put in the best of their efforts.
We are showcasing the best contestants of the virtual Fashion Show.

Gadget Free Hour

This year, on World Children's
Day, the second edition of
#GadgetFreeHour is being
launched, urging parents to set
aside one hour (from 7:30 pm -
8:30 pm) on Friday, 20th
November 2020, to spend time
with their children.
The goal of #GadgetFreeHour is to
help parents and children
experience the MAGIC and JOY
of connection without any
distractions.
During this period, switch off all
gadgets and spend time with your
family laughing, chatting,
playing...
Just 60 minutes of connecting with
your children and family will help
you create memories for a lifetime.

CHILDREN: CREATIVE, CURIOUS, MISCHIEVOUS

May the innocence in their smiles and the purity of their hearts stay forever unfaded.
Engaging in Arts not only provides a creative outlet, it can also turn a day into something magical for all of us.
The students of Grade V at DPS Jaipur are exploring their hidden talents by immersing themselves into various
creative pursuits. Anushka Bansal has given a new dimension to something as plain and simple as kneaded
dough and has turned her dolls into style icons. Darsh Deswal did something magical with pebbles and turned
them into aesthetic pieces. Jasleen Kaur's and Shanvi Sachan's artwork is also worth a look.
Way to go kids!

REDESIGNING OUR LIFE WITH NEW NORMAL

DPS Jaipur facilitated an informative Webinar on ‘Adapting to the New Normal in a Post Covid-19 world’
conducted by the eminent doctors of Manipal Hospital Jaipur in the interest of Teacher fraternity.

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY: USHERING A NEW ERA IN EDUCATION

Jaipur, November 2, 2020: The third session of hubs of Learning, an interactive exchange programme aiming at
collaborative learning was conducted by Delhi Public School, Jaipur on November 2, on the topic Debriefing
NEP.
The participating schools were Brightlands Girls Sr. Sec. School, Indo Bharat International School, Janta Girls
Public school, MPS Bagru, My Own School, Prince International School, SBIOA Public School and the host
school Delhi Public School.
The Principal- Ms. Rita Taneja of the host school extended a warm welcome to the participants. Ms. Lakshmi
Menon, Principal Brightlands Girls Sr. Sec. School, in her inaugural address highlighted the importance of the
NEP 2020 to prepare the students for future challenges. She emphasized on the need to make them aware of the
concerns right from their immediate surroundings to the global level.
The participants then analysed the different aspects of NEP 2020. There was an extensive discussion on the
change of curriculum, assessments, report cards, choice of subjects, need for integral learning, importance of
experiential learning and evaluation.
Dr. Hema Chandani, Ms Kanchan Rajawat, Dr, Shalini Kulshreshth, Ms. Reena Agarwal, Ms Ritu Jhunjhunwala,
Ms Anjana Swami and Ms. Jyoti Arya shared vital features of the new policy.
This was followed by an active interactive session where the teachers shared their views and experiences. The
Principal Ms Rita Taneja extended the vote of thanks where she expressed her gratefulness to all the participants
for their valuable time and inputs; to Ms. Madhavi Sinha for a smooth conduct of such an online meet and to the
Vice Principal Mr Ravi Dutt for his constant support and enthusiasm.

HO HO HO! IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME!

Delhi Public School, Jaipur ushered in the joyous festival of Christmas with a special virtual assembly
conducted on the eve of Christmas for the students of Classes Nursery– VIII through Microsoft Teams
platform. Besides entertaining the children, the objective behind organising this special assembly was also to
bring smiles, happiness and positivity in the lives of the children amidst this unusual time of the Covid-19
pandemic. The programme began with the solemn prayer asking the Almighty God to heal the world and
bestow happiness upon all. It was followed by the news and the English and Hindi Speeches. After this the
children through their videos expressed their desires for this Christmas. Most of them desired and asked Santa
to give the gift of good health and happiness to them, their families, friends and their teachers as well. They
also took a pledge to celebrate Christmas taking all the necessary precautions. Christmas Carols were sung by
the students who were virtually connected representing the happiness and joy associated with the festival.

THE FROSTING ON THE CHRISTMAS DAY

Frosty Fest, a national level Inter-School cultural interaction-cum-competition was organized by Delhi Public
School, Jaipur on the occasion of Christmas on December 25, 2020. Around 175 students from a total of 60
schools from all over the country participated in the virtual meet uploaded on the School’s social media
platforms, Facebook and YouTube Channel. The fun-filled competitions in clay modelling, gift wrapping and
story-telling were held aimed at fuelling the curiosity and stimulating the creativity of the participants. In the
'Words of Gratitude' activity, the students honoured the corona warriors with their 'Thanks giving speeches’.
The school Director and the Principal appreciated the participants for their enthusiasm and for keeping faith in
the positive outlook and expressed hope that it would help the society in sailing through the hard times the world
is facing.

STORY TELLING COMPETITION-FANTASY AND IMAGINATION AT ITS BEST

Imagination is the key to creativity and children can be trained in many ways to develop stronger skills of
imagination. One of the ways is storytelling which teaches children about the world, provides real-world social
interactions, and develops both, knowledge and love for stories.
With this view, Delhi Public School, Jaipur organized a virtual Intra-class Hindi Story Telling Competition for
the students of Grade V on 19th December, 2020.
The participants narrated some amazing stories using hindi idioms. Each story also conveyed a beautiful message
focusing on the moral values that one should follow in life.
Students participated zealously and impressed everyone with their confidence. The activity helped the students
to inculcate good moral values, enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills.
Ms. Rita P Taneja, Principal Delhi Public School lauded the efforts put in by the students.

SCHOOL CONDUCTS ONLINE ORIENTATION SESSION

Orientation Session for the students of Grade X (2020-21)

Delhi Public School, Jaipur organized an online orientation session for the students of Grade X on 28 December
2020, thus facilitating the young minds to take well informed decisions. The students and parents were provided
an insight on the various subject combinations, to enable their wards to carefully ponder and make a choice of
stream and subjects based on their aptitude, interest and personality.
The Principal Ms. Rita Taneja suggested that it was important for students to align their interests and skills with
appropriate fields.Ms. Anjana Swami (Academic Coordinator Grade XI Science stream) presented the various
subject combinations offered by the school. Ms. Puneet Khurana (Academic Coordinator Grade XI Commerce
and Humanities stream) threw light on the various subject combinations in the fields of Commerce and
Humanities thereby empowering the students and parents to make fruitful decisions.
A panel of alumni working in a variety of fields shared their personal journeys. They talked about professional
successes and failures — and the lessons learned from both — as well as the challenges of balancing a robust
career with a gratifying life beyond the workplace. The panel included Naveen Pratap Singh (Humanities
Stream), Dr. Abhishek Bhargava and Dr. Shubham Tikkiwal (Science Stream) and Tarun Agarwal (Commerce
Stream) who are professionals in their own fields now.
The session had Ms. Abha Daga, parent of Alumni discussing about the expectations they harboured while their
children were in DPS, Jaipur and how the school had supported and guided the students in bringing out the best
in them.
The Deputy Dean (Students’ Welfare) of the school, Ms. Latika Choudhary further highlighted the intricacies
of admission to prestigious Indian and foreign Universities
The Vice Principal, Mr. Ravi Dutt while delivering the vote of thanks expressed his gratitude saying that the
teachers’ sincere efforts in the formative years of the students have built strong foundation for them to build
upon furthermore for a glorious future.He further thanked the Director, Ms. Aditi Misra and the Principal, Ms.
Rita Taneja to have left no stone unturned to equip the school with best possible trainers and trainings and
exposure to ultimately affect the learners to emerge as global leaders.

ARTICLES - OUR CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

“SINGING IN DARK TIMES”

‘Take risks: if you win, you will be happy! If you lose you will be wise!’

Trying times test one’s character and the grim situation unfolding over the COVID-19 pandemic will put on trial
that of ours as a nation. Of particular worry is our creaky healthcare infrastructure that seems hard-pressed to cope
even at normal times.
With the unfolding global coronavirus pandemic leading to people being confined to their homes, borders being
shut and economic instability, it can be hard not to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world at the moment. Even
in times of stress and anxiety we can lift up our mood.
The science of emotions is incredibly complicated but it is also well studied. There are many tips for coping better
with stress. We can improve our mood by focusing on small things that bring happiness to us each day. At a distance
it can be really useful to have specific friends to discuss coursework in a positive way. Using mindfulness, a state
of mind and form of non-spiritual meditation practice can also be very helpful in managing mood and emotions.
Always find time for the things that make you feel happy and alive. Coming to come together for the greater good
especially in these difficult circumstances, provides the best hope for our future.

PAHAL GUPTA

MY EXPERIENCE DURING CORONA

Corona has changed our life like never before. The changes caused by corona virus are huge but slowly we are coping up
especially children. My routine was changed a lot with no regular school. I was overjoyed when the new routine of online classes
came into effect. No more getting up early, no more heavy bags, no boring uniforms, no more school!It seemed so wonderful.
But was it really so wonderful? After a month of this supposedly brilliant routine, I started experiencing frequent headaches.
Why? My ophthalmologist answered that it was due to increased screen time. Then I realized that this was because of the harmful
blue light of the laptop. I was not allowed to go outside so no sunshine no exercise. I even developed a backache due to increased
hours of sitting at one place. Online classes were becoming very demanding. I felt pressurized as I helplessly stared at the screen
learning my answers, I got highly nervous and messed up my online exams because I was worried about how to attempt them,
with slow network speed adding up to my misery. With the TV blaring news on corona fatalities my anxiety level was increasing.
As if this wasn’t enough my whole family contracted corona with only me to spare. The difficult days of isolation, quarantine
stressed me out.
However, we children are very ingenious. So, I have also found new ways of coping up, for example, yoga and meditation. It
has made me mentally strong. I have started doing eye exercises which have really helped. In corona times the biggest challenge
is to adapt and surprisingly children have adapted the best. I am doing exercises of various types at home. I have become more
tech-savvy. I have also more or less adapted to the ‘new normal’ hoping that very soon I will be back in the classroom with my
friends creating a din in the class and will get to hear the affectionate rebuke of my teachers, the world will be more alive with
everyone back to their old routine, me being one of them.

ANUSHKA SHEKHAWAT

CHILDREN COPING WITH THE STRESS OF BEING ALONE

Millions of children have been adversely affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. This widespread calamity
has claimed around 1.6 million lives globally. Countries, in an attempt to quell the pandemic, have enforced
lockdown and self-quarantine - closing schools, colleges and offices. Encountering new realities of homeschooling
and lack of physical contact with our colleagues and friends, we need to take care of our mental and physical well-
being. Schools have started taking place online through video-calling based applications like Zoom and Microsoft-
Teams. Likewise, examinations are being conducted through emails and online forms.

According to the World Health Organization, fear and isolation due to the virus is triggering mental diseases and
increasing previous complications. Children have also not been able to play outdoors with their friends due to the
scare of contracting the virus. Hence Covid-19 has affected children mentally as well as physically.

Now, as the case count is dropping, life seems to be coming back; children have started playing with their friends,
talking to them through mobile phones and video calling them as well. This has helped everyone to cope with this
disaster in a better way. Since parents are also working from home, this has led to a better bonding in the families,
whereas earlier the parents had time for the kids only during the weekends. Parents are also supervising their
children more often now, which may feel constraining at times, but it will also help them reassure that they are not
alone. The schools may have closed but the studies have resumed. Even online competitions have been organized.
The examinations have also begun, but they are easier as students can write them in the comfort of their homes.
However, it remains a challenge, both for teachers and the pupils to navigate through this new normal.

TANMAY BARDIA

ACADEMICS ALWAYS GO ON

‘CHILDREN COPING WITH STUDIES DURING PANDEMIC

‘When today’s children will grow up, they will forever see themselves as more intuitive and dignified youth of
the world.’ The power and the aim to keep studying come what may, have truly shown their capability.

While some children are not able to cope up with the new change due to the lack of resources, others are in full
swing to maintain their studies. Here, we will be looking at both the negative and the positive aspects of the
system of online education. According to the recent survey, many children are unable to continue with the
academics due to the assets needed for the new change. In India many underprivileged kids can’t experience the
joy of learning since the beginning due to abject poverty. However, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, it has
become a far-fetched dream for those also who were trying due to technological insufficiency.

“The world is a race” but still there are very few people to tell them, what to do when the track abruptly changes.
No one teaches these kids from disadvantaged backgrounds on how to handle this sudden change. Online
learning is effective but unplanned and rapid move to online learning- with insufficient bandwidth and little
preparation has resulted in poor user experience especially in under developed countries.

To get the full benefit of online education, the government should provide access to free online learning
platforms so that children from all backgrounds can access them. There should also be more focus on
development of critical thinking and adaptability rather than traditional academic skills and rote learning.

Right now looking forward to a positive beginning, and keeping faith that ‘when we all defend, this shall too
will end’, remain the only choice until the end of the pandemic.

PAWANI SHARMA

THE NOVEL COVID

The Novel Covid-19 pandemic has made our lives worse than what anyone could imagine. Most of our thoughts
in this pandemic were negative, some rarely being positive. But if we dive deeper in our own thoughts, we will
find ample of things to get out of our gloomy thoughts.

Probably, the first ones that we can reflect upon are related to the environment. Even before the pandemic
everyone was concerned about the welfare of the environment. Campaigns, schemes and protests could do no
better to our environment. Surely, it is a true saying that ‘Nature always finds a way to heal itself.’ Factories,
vehicles and normal life came to a stop and life was left confined just to our homes as a result the pollution level
decreased to such a level, that some of us could even see the Himalayas far away!

Also, another positive is that vaccines have been invented by Pharma companies like Pfizer, Moderna. The UK
and US have started vaccinating their population and other countries will follow soon. The Pfizer vaccine has
given immense relief to everyone concerned about the pandemic. Also, it is stated that by mid-2021, this
pandemic will be under control. This is also a great alleviation for the economy of the countries which have
drowned in these months. Each country will try and gain back their own economy with these means. It is also
giving us our normal lives back which we used to live a few months ago.

At last, I would like to end by saying that we will face and should face everything in life, light and dark, warmth
and coldness, happiness and sadness, as with time things get back to normal. Whatever may be the condition, we
should be positive!

PRATYUSHA GUPTA

CHILDREN ARE COPING WITH THE STRESS OF ACADEMICS INDOORS UNDER
CONSTANT PARENT SUPERVISION

Children are adapting to the new study environment and system; however, they are facing constant stress while
working on academics in their homes. They are under constant parent supervision which puts a lot of pressure
on them to work hard on their academics.

Even though they remain in their houses, it is not easy for students to work as efficiently as they did in school.
It is very normal for children to get distracted at home while working. But with online studies, it is more likely
to happen. So, they are under a state of stress that they have to keep working hard as there is no other place to
study. Teachers are working hard but they cannot keep an eye on the students at all times, so the duty falls to
parents. Students, along with peers and teachers studied while having fun with no additional place to put their
minds to, but now a lot of them feel less motivated as it is not the same so they are anxious that their work ability
has weakened. They are stressed about the fact that they may not be able to work as efficiently as before by only
remaining indoors while their parents constantly push them to work even though the situation has changed and
their methods have to change too.

V. YASHMITHA

ARE HUMANS SMART?

Humans are considered to be the smartest creatures. But the truth is that we are much more than ‘smart’. We are
‘over smart’. We experimented with nature and the world. Whenever we couldn’t adapt to it, we made it adapt to
us. To say that ‘humans’ made progress is to say that humans made their surroundings more advanced.
Have we as humans really made ‘progress’? Nurtured by our excessive ‘smartness’, we never realized that we were
losing our adaptability. Now when our experiments with nature are backfiring upon us, we are helpless. They are
posing a threat to our very survival, yet we cannot think of making even small amends to our lifestyle which will
hugely improve the critical situation we have landed ourselves in, like using water more judiciously or planting
more trees. We have spoilt ourselves by making our lives over-convenient, and now cannot adapt to what the
inevitable future will be.
We still have a chance, to right our wrongs. And that too, we will only be able to accomplish if we make a better
use of our ability to think wisely and execute judiciouly.

MANAN GARG

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE

Money? Check. Expensive gifts? Check. Cool toys? Check. Gorgeous perfumes and handbags? Check. Awesome
gadgets? Check, check, check!

“The best things in life are free”. What does this ancient yet deep proverb mean? It means that there are things in
this world that money cannot buy. The most valuable things in life don’t have a price tag. They don’t cost any money.
They are free.

I love this proverb. It summarizes the essence of life in one phrase.

We, as individuals run after money. There’s always this one more thing that we WANT and NOT NEED. We never
try to appreciate the things in life that truly matter rather we embrace temporary happiness.

The things in life that truly matter to me and are free are- some of the loveliest green parks along the road, a secluded
stretch of beach, sound of and feel of rain, that feeling I get after a good morning run, that small nap that I have
cuddled in my bed and in my comforter on a cold day, banter of/with friends and “I have your back” kind of special
friend, travel memories, spending quality time with your father, watching a movie with him sitting on the same
recliner, blessings of a loving family, listening to the gaggle of your sibling and having their adoration (read worship)
and last but not the least- THAT YEARNING TO KNOW AND LEARN MORE…..

These things can be enjoyed to the fullest anytime! They are remembered for a lifetime. Gaining many dollars is
short-term happiness, but traveling along with my family and having a great time enjoying the pool and those endless
chocolate ice-creams together, that memory is invaluable.

You might have come across young children saying “My father owns an awesome sports car. It has a sunroof and it
is so cool!” Likewise, someone else might say “Do you know? My dad owns a private jet and we travel in that”.
Some people think that being rich/super rich will get them, friends. Well, I don’t think that’s true. Money can attract
people who might act as friends, but friendship cannot be bought. One gains a friend by being honest, kind, and
having distinctive qualities in themselves.

We have a badminton court in our building, when I go there to train, all the others leave/adjust their timings as per
my coaching, and this feeling is priceless. This willingness to help me achieve my dream cannot be bought with
money. Furthermore, an individual may be happy for some time with the wealth he/she has but when it comes to
family matters, one will always cherish the pleasant moments and fun with siblings.

Last of all, my message to all is realize and pay attention to the real and priceless things in life. Don’t give money
more importance than yourself, your family, and your life’s best moments. Cherish the life and blessings given by
God instead of chasing money and the things related to it.

PRISHA

LIFE: AN ONGOING LEARNING PROCESS

Anticipation is something which humans love to do. We can predict cyclones, economy, emotions and in some
cases football matches too.
But could anyone envision the 366 days of 2020? We were clueless of a pandemic of this severity. Could anyone
imagine that we wouldn’t go to school this academic year? As is well said: ‘Necessity is the mother of all
inventions’. Human mind and body has the remarkable potential to acclimatize and adapt to the given
circumstances. Did life stop in these 366 days? NO!
Humanity which is ready to learn, adapt, hope and think out of the box very promptly adopted and accepted the
‘new normal’, implemented it so suddenly and in most cases effectively. This absolutely different phase of life
introduced us to our innate capabilities, potentials, capacities and fertility of human brain.
Dalgona coffee, baking and what not. People found some or the other activity to spend their time, showing a
progressive and versatile nature of the human mind.
But we must continue with this. This is not the last pandemic. It’s just a wakeup call. We must be prepared for the
toughest of the upcoming situations.
It’s the COVID-19 pandemic which has taught us something deep, something holistic. It has made us learn the fact,
that Earth is not a human property. We are just a part of the larger eco-system of this beautiful planet. We must
contribute in protecting and preserving it, not annihilating, eroding or destroying.
Entering 2021:
a resolution to be more alert and aware;
more sensitive and empathetic;
more global and broad minded;
more altruistic and co-operative is imperative.

SOHAM JAIN

PLANET EARTH HAS HEALED DURING THE PANDEMIC

All it took was a global pandemic shut down, and there it is. Less industrial pollution, less vehicular pollution, less
noise pollution at air ports, and lot lesser litter on roads!
The earth has been healing itself while we have stayed locked in our houses. There are reports of Ganges water
being sparkling clean again like it was few years ago; the Himalayas being visible from the towns of Punjab; ozone
layer sealing itself eventually; air quality index improving significantly; birds singing in chorus in our cities;
flamingos flocking Mumbai; animals coming out of hiding and roaming on the streets across various towns; Venice
streams running clear and many more. Earth is regaining its beauty eventually.
If all it took for the earth to heal was a month and half of no human intervention, it shows the power nature possesses
to make things right; and the power humans possess to just make them wrong. While we were panicking about
corona virus, mother earth was healing itself.
It will heal itself with or without our help. Now is the high time we realize it.
This pandemic has been both a devil and a blessing in disguise.

NAVISHTHA

MUSIC CAN BRING CONTENTMENT TO THE SOUL

Covid-19 has brought turmoil to our lives. The year 2020 or the Corona year made us all think negatively a lot but
still something kept the spark of positivity alive that is MUSIC. Music brings contentment and happiness to one’s
soul.
This year might have made all of us sad to a certain extent but ‘Dynamite’ by the K-pop sensation BTS lit the
hearts of many people. This track made people all around the world dance to its tune. Later in the month of
November, BTS released another song ‘Life goes on’. By listening to the song, you can feel that even after
being inside the house for months, we still have to let ourselves be productive and not lose hope.

BTS also represented the lives of the people who suffered from home sickness through the music videos. They
also conveyed the message that after handling these difficult times, we have come across some beautiful memories
with our families.
Even though we thought that COVID-19 had totally ruined everything, sometimes small things might change the way you
live your life and the way you think, completely.

NOUREEN JAFRI

A STRANGELY UNIQUE PHASE

When was the last time you went to the mall with your friends? Our lifestyle has drastically changed because
of the Covid-19 crisis. This phase is going to be one of the strangest moments of our lives – a time when we
had a dramatic change in our routine and life. This phase is not exactly terrible but a path for new opportunities
and learning. Could you find a change in your mindset?

During this pandemic crisis, most of the activities have stopped in the country. This stopped the ongoing noise
and chaos and allowed us to think and contemplate in silence. Even if our lives have suddenly turned
monotonous, we have learnt a lot in these months. There are some who learnt to cook, bake or play an
instrument, there are some who studied or were busy in their work all the time and there are some who did not
do much. For many, this period provided ample time to prepare for the future in the post-Covid era. We eat
Maggi more frequently than before! We have spent quality time with not only our families but with our inner
thoughts and feelings.

RUDRAA SHARMA

NATURE: NEW LEASE FOR LIFE

The pandemic has presented a rare opportunity to our planet to heal itself while we stayed locked down in our
houses. During this period of lockdown while factories remained shut and cities devoid of vehicles, the air quality
improved significantly and the clear sky indeed looked blue. Not only Delhi, one of most polluted capital of the
world, but also the other cities around the world showed a drastic drop in the pollution levels giving the earth a
breather to recover a bit from global warming.
The lockdown enabled the wildlife to flourish and rare species of animals were sighted walking into cities joyfully,
revisiting old habitats. Remarkable qualitative changes that occurred in several water bodies gave a new lease of
life to the aquatic flora and fauna. Although the pandemic caused several untimely deaths, it has shown us a way
to save and nurture our planet before it becomes too late.
Unfortunately, as humans are getting hold of this pandemic, we are returning to our bad old habits. Let us not
forget the lessons that nature has taught us in this pandemic period and continue to work for the betterment of our
planet, the Earth.

SUHAAN VIJAY

STUDENTS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

“Every day brings a choice: to practise stress or to practise peace.”
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. Stress is an
average individual’s reaction to a challenge or demand. So, stress can be positive when it helps you avoid danger
or meet a deadline, but would affect your health when lasts for a long time.
Students too experience stress just like adults. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the social isolation of the
students. Closure of schools, online classes, increased screen time, homework and virtual exams have added to
their stress level. Peer pressure, not being able to meet their friends and being stuck in their own homes for
months juggling responsibilities in the family with schoolwork also cause stress.
However, students can reduce their stress by simply doing activities that they like. Listening to music, dancing,
drawing, playing with their siblings, and even writing a journal can prove to be immediate stress busters. When
they want to meet their friends, they can catch up with them via a phone call or a video chat. One should therefore,
stay strong and positive even during hard times because ‘Storms don’t last forever’.

NEHAL MALIK

ONLINE EDUCATION IS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Due to the corona-pandemic, we all have been shut inside our homes. From this lockdown, we all have learnt
that many of the things that were done offline, can be done online as well. One such thing is online learning.
Online learning has changed the scenario of education. It is a flexible way of attaining education and helps save
time and money. One can learn or teach any time and from anywhere in the world. Online education also offers
a wide range of programmes. We can access online study material, modules, tests, quizzes etc. using a computer
or mobile with an internet connection. Students can also get diplomas, degrees and certificates without the hassle
of going anywhere. Online classes also help children to communicate and interact better with their teachers.
Online education has opened a world of opportunities. Recently, students have started developing interest in the
fields like robotics, programming, coding, creating web pages and other tech related courses to prepare
themselves for the future. Looking at the present scenario, it can be presumed that e-learning would continue to
benefit the learners.

SIDDHI MAHESHWARI

विफलता ही असली सफलता है

अकसर लोग असफल होने को हार मान लेते हैं और अपने लक्ष्य की तलाश छोड़ देते हैं। जबकक असललयत यह है कक
असफलता हार नह ंी है यह तो हमारे जीवन का वो हहस्सा है जो हमंे सफलता के मागग की ओर ले जाता है और जो गलती
हमनंे की है जजस वजह से हम असफल हैं वो गलती हम दोहराए ना और सफलता की तरफ हम एक कदम और बढ़ें।
ववफलता को हार मानना गलत है क्योंकक हम तब तक नह ंी हारते जब तक हम हहम्मत ना हारंे , अगर हम हहम्मत हार
गए तो हम सच में हार जाते हैं। वे व्यजक्त जो लगातार सफल होते हंै, उन्हंे असफलता का अनुभव नह होता जो कक
जरूर है, क्योंकक मनषु ्य को जीवन में हर बात का अनभु व होना चाहहए। सफल व्यजक्त को सफल होने का आनींद और
अर्ग दोनो ह पता नह ीं होते। लेककन जो असफल होने के बाद धीरे-धीरे पररश्रम करके सफलता की ओर बढ़ते हैं उन्हंे
सफलता का आनंदी और अर्ग दोनो पता होते हैं इसललए कहते है ववफलता ककसी भी व्यजक्त की समाजतत नह बजकक
शरु ूआत है।

कनिका छाब्बरि

लॉकडाउि िे बदली ष् ंिदगी

इस वतमग ान पररदृश्य में, हम ववज्ञान और प्रौद्योर्गकी के सभी क्षते ्रों मंे अभतू पवू ग ववकास का अवलोकन कर रहे हंै, क्योंकक
यह दनु नया भर में लशक्षा, अनुसींधान और ववकास, नवाचार और उद्यलमता में भार ननवशे के कारण है। नई प्रौद्योर्गककयााँ
हमारे जीवन को आसान और कु शल बना रह हैं और कफर भी हमंे ववघटनकार नवाचार देिने की सींभावना है जो पहले
कभी नह ीं मानी गई र्ीी।ं इस महामार के यगु मंे लशक्षा और सेवाओीं जसै े हर क्षते ्र मंे प्रौद्योर्गकी का उपयोग देिा गया
है। लशक्षा मंे छात्रों के ललए ऑनलाइन कक्षाओीं का आयोजन ककया गया है, जजसके पररणामस्वरूप प्रौद्योर्गकी की उन्ननत
हुई है जबकक सवे ा क्षेत्र मंे घर से काम करने पर ववचार ककया गया है और लोग इसे काम की जस्र्नत के ललए एक अच्छा
ववककप मान रहे हंै। लोग इस महामार के दौर मंे ऑनलाइन तकनीकों की ओर आकवषतग हो रहे हैं, चाहे वह अपने आवश्यक
सामान िर दने के बारे में हो या त्योहारों के दौरान वीडडयो कॉललगंी के माध्यम से लोगों से लमलने और शभु कामनाएँा देने
के बारे में। ऑनलाइन प्रौद्योर्गकी उन्ननत ने लोगों के जीवन में नई अवधारणा ला द है जो कक ववकास के ललए एक
अच्छा स्रोत है।

तषु ार खािू

दृष्टिकोण

कोरोना महामार के इस महासंीकट के दौर में जहाँा दनु नया मंे हाहाकार मचा हुआ है, वह ंी एक दनु नया ऐसी भी है जो कक
खिलखिला रह है और स्वयंी को मुक्त मान रह है। वह दनु नया कह ीं और नह ीं बजकक इसी पथृ ्वी पर है, जजसमें मनषु ्यों
की के वल एक प्रजानत के लसवा बाकी जीव जन्तुओीं और पादपों की लािों प्रजानतयाँा आज़ाद का अनुभव कर रह है।
लगता है कक इंीसानों के घरों में कै द होने से धरती की नैसर्गकग ता मकु ्त हो रह है। इस महामार ने एक बात स्पष्ट कर
द है कक सकीं ट की घड़ी में सार दनु नया एक सार् िड़ी होकर एक-दसू रे का सार् देने के ललए तैयार है, तो कफर क्या यह
जज़्बा, जोश और इच्छा शजक्त हम पयावग रण बचाने के ललए ज़ाहहर नह ीं कर सकते? प्रकृ नत ने हम इंीसानों को जीवन-
यापन के ललए एक से बढ़कर एक ससंी ाधन हदए, मगर अपने लालच एवीं स्वार्ग के चलते इंीसान सबकु छ से ननवागलसत हो
गया और हालात ऐसे बन गए है कक उसे अपने-अपने घरों मंे बंदी होकर जीना पड़ रहा है| कोरोना धीरे-धीरे भयानक रूप
लेता जा रहा है और इसके चलते मानवीय कियाएँा ठतप पड़ चुकी है और इसका प्रत्यक्ष लाभ प्रकृ नत को लमल रहा है|
वातावरण स्वच्छ और ननमलग हो गया है, पानी, नहदया,ँा हवा, जीगं ल, भूलम एवीं पूरा पयागवरण खिलखिला रहा है| हवा शुद्ध
होने से आसमान भी साफ़ हो गया है| पक्षक्षयों का कलरव दबु ारा गँाजू ने लगा है। सड़कें प्रदषू ण रहहत ह,ैं न वाहनों से
ननकलनवे ाला धुआँा हैं और न ह उनके हॉन|ग कोरोना वायरस के चलते अमरे रका और यरू ोप सहहत ववश्व के ज़्यादातर देशों
मंे लॉकडाउन है| सड़कों पर गाडड़यों के नह ीं चलने से सिु द व सकारात्मक पररणाम देिने को लमल रहा है| पयावग रण को
प्रदषू ण से राहत लमल है| यह तो इंीसान के देिने का दृजष्टकोण है। नकारात्मकता में भी सकारात्मकता नछपी होती है।

स्िहे ल

ONCE UPON A TIME

THE POSITIVE SIDE

“No, mummy online classes have started!” (Yes, online classes. Are you shocked? Tracie is having her online
classes. It is the time of the COVID PANDEMIC, 2020. It has spread ALL OVER THE WORLD. There is
negativity everywhere. Let’s see ‘The Positive Side’.)

Tracie’s online classes were now over. She said “Mummy, can I get something to eat?” Her mother gave her
some snacks. Several minutes later, Tracie watched T.V. It was now 1:30 pm when lunch was served. She
quickly finished it and told her mummy about the English Project. She started explaining “Mummy, we have
to write an article on the positive things that have happened in this pandemic.” “Wow, Tracie! That’s a great
idea! We should start right from today.” She agreed and started writing.

Tracie thought a lot about how to start the article, what should be the title and such things. “I think it would be
better if I start with the article first and then the title!” She giggled. Time was ticking and ticking and in no time
her article was ready! She took one and a half an hour to complete it. She didn’t even notice! “Mummy!
Mummy! Where are you? Mummy!” Tracie called her mother very excitedly! Her mother replied “Yes! Yes!
I’m here. In the balcony!” Tracie went there as quickly as possible and read out her whole article.
“Ahem… Ahem… So here, we begin!

‘The Positive Side’
Despite having the biggest negativity of the world, 2020 also has many positive things to talk about! I get to
meet my father any time! 24x7! If it wasn’t the time of COVID he must be going to office. The earth is healing!
Less people are going outside from the fear of COVID hence less pollution in the atmosphere. I got to learn a
lot, a lot of things in technology! I can now call myself ‘Tech Savvy’!!! I even learnt cooking! I have been
cooking with my mummy! I learned to bake a cake! I also think sometimes, what would I be doing if my online
classes wouldn’t have engaged me. I enjoy the online classes a lot and they engage me from 8 am to 12 noon!
And, the BIGGEST thing, MY FAMILY! All families have gotten closer to each other!” Tracie stopped.
Her mother clapped and said “Wow dear, wow! AMAZING!!!” She jumped out of joy and submitted her
English Project. Her teacher praised her a lot! Tracie was very happy! She got very good marks and everyone
was happy!

Abhivyakti Sharma - VI C

THE CRYING GOD

On the creation of this world, God was elated. He was pleased as he was employed. Yes, He was blissful as He
had work, to nurture people, to impart people with moral values, to rescue people. As the world started emerging
and growing, the need of God started increasing. Every mortal called for the help of God. As God couldn’t go
everywhere, he employed someone to help people in his absence. That someone was none other than mother.
But what happened next was quite unexpected. As mother went to help people, they thought that she was none
other than God. God’s work was to rescue people, now that mother started doing. His work was to nurture
people, now that mother started doing. His work was to teach people moral values, even that mother started
doing. Mother stole all the magical qualities of God one by one, with God oblivious of all this. When he came
to know about people’s affection towards mother, he regretted and wept a lot, as a mother took his place in
people’s heart making him unemployed till the end of this world.

Translation- There is no shade like a mother, no resort-like a mother, no security like a mother, no other
ever-giving fountain of life!

Raunak Chaudhary - IX B

THE WORST BIRTHDAY

Today was my birthday. And it was definitely the worst day of my life. During the horrible time of this
pandemic, what else can one expect? Mom had forbidden partying or meeting even a single friend
because of her infinite fear of the virus. Could there be a worse birthday? It would have been better if I
had no birthday this year!

I had slept early yesterday as I had no excitement about this awful day. Mom and Dad woke me up at
twelve midnight with a cheerful wish of ‘Happy Birthday’. I noticed a plate of Halwa in Mom’s hands.

“Seriously Mom? Halwa on birthday! You could have ordered a cake at least.”

“But it’s not safe to order things from outside unnecessarily, you know. Just taste this halwa. It’s really
very yummy! I have cooked it with so much love for you, my dear!”

“Mom please! I can’t eat this! You should not have woken me up unnecessarily if you didn’t have a
nice present.”

“But beta…”

And I went back to sleep and covered my face with the blanket.

I remembered how last year my friends had come to my house at midnight with the most beautiful gifts
and such a delicious cake on the occasion of my birthday.

A few days later, I was horrified to know that Mr Sharma, who was a neighbour in our previous
residence, had been infected with the virus and had to be taken to the hospital the day before. And
what’s more ghastly is the fact that it was Sakshi’s birthday that day. Sakshi is Mr Sharma’s daughter
and has been a true friend of mine. I got goosebumps. I could not imagine a worse situation.

I felt guilty and realized how wrong I had been in perceiving my birthday as the worst one. Mom had
made the halwa so affectionately for me and I didn’t even eat it! How rude I had been! I went to her
and gathering courage, apologized to her for my moronic behaviour. She smiled and hugged me
lovingly.

That day, I made a promise to myself that I would always try to find positivity in each and everything.

Nikita Yadav - IX-B

NEVER LOSE HOPE

Once upon a time there was a woman named Olivia. She was a very sweet and simple person and lived her
life like we do. Suddenly she became very ill and was diagnosed with covid-19. She had to be quarantined
and had to live in isolation. She became very sad about who will look after her children and her family.

A doctor, Mrs Lily came to her and asked, “Dear Olivia, what happened to you, why are you stressed?”
Olivia replied, “Dr Lily, I am worried about my children and my family. How will they manage without
me?” Doctor Lily comforted Olivia and advised her to take rest and look after herself first. Once she was
alright, she would be reunited with her family.

Doctor Lily was suddenly called as there was an emergency. Another patient Sofia had difficulty in
breathing. She was immediately provided oxygen support and became better after a few hours.

Doctor Lily again went to Olivia and said “This covid-19 can become fatal if you leave hope. So, look at
the positive side, take medicines regularly and have patience. You will be alright again.” Olivia was
satisfied with what doctor Lily said and she kept patience. After several days finally Olivia was covid-19
free and her report was negative. She came back home and lived happily and safely with her family.

Angel Sharma - VI C

THE UNKNOWN

The story you are about to read is a murder mystery.

The main characters of the story are Echo, Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta.

Read With CAUTION!

CHARACTERS: Echo (The narrator/main character), Alpha (Teammate) , Beta(Teammate), Charlie(best
friend/Teammate),Delta(Most trusted Teammate),Bob(Head of the agency),Katherine(secretary of the
agency/assassin),John(Bob’s son/ useless spy/new recruit),Dr. Brian(Forensic lab in charge/victim),
Max(Dr. Brain’s son), June(Dr. Brian’s daughter), Bulma(Dr. Brian’s wife), Sarah(The intel gatherer)

INTRODUCTION:

Day 0, Time:11:59 p.m.

It was the same loud and crazy night in New York. Suddenly, I (Echo)received a call from a random number;
the username was UNKNOWN. Although being scared (BECAUSE IT’S THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT),
I picked up the call “Mark my words, after 31 minutes there is going to be a murder at Times Square” and
before I got to say anything the call ended. I had to go there, I had to save that person’s life! As me and my
team were always on a call together, they all said at the same time “Roger that Echo”. I immediately took
my hat (to stay undercover) and rode off to Times Square and took the lift to go on the top of a building for
more information.

Day 1, Time-12:25 a.m.

PART 1: THE CHASE

Charlie arrived at the (meeting point) building whereas Alpha, Beta and Delta were on the roofs on the
adjacent buildings. Suddenly, Alpha said on the call, ‘There is a man with two children walking on the road.’
‘Copy that’ me and Charlie repeated and came to the ground floor via the lift. He (the man) fell and the two
children gasped and ran, ‘there’s blood on the street, catch them Echo!’ Beta, Alpha and Delta said. I was
really good at baseball and started chasing the two kids, whereas Charlie followed. When I got tired and they
didn’t, I said ‘Put your hands in the air and lie down on the street or I’ll shoot, don’t make me.’ When I
approached it was hard for me to recognize them but I did, Max and June, the children of Dr. Brian, our
forensic lab in charge. Charlie said ‘The victim is Dr. Brian, I repeat it’s doctor Brian.’ I said ‘I had a hunch.’

Day 1, Time- 1:05 a.m.

PART 2: THE AGENCY

We took the body and the kids to our outpost, when we reached, everyone started gasping and asking us
irrelevant questions like: ‘Who killed him?’ asked Sarah our intel gatherer ‘How did it happen?’ asked John
the son of our boss. I don’t like to say his name but it is funny it is ‘BOB’. Anyway, I replied ‘Why don’t we
find out?’ and then came our boss and her secretary- Katherine. Her job was to assassinate people and she
did that perfectly, she came to us and asked us a question,‘When did it happen?’ The team replied, ‘12:28’
Katherine said, ‘How do you know, did you kill him?’ Delta replied in negative. ‘How can I trust you, you
are sweating. That means you are lying!’ I stopped Delta because he was turning red. Then our boss came
up and said, ‘You have ten days to find the murderer and prove it, otherwise you and your team will be
executed’. Then we put Max and June in custody. Charlie and Delta were interrogating them and Alpha and
Beta and Sarah were gathering intel. I rested for the hectic night and my phone buzzed, it was the same
unknown. ‘I was involved you know but you would never even question me.’ He was using a voice modulator
because his voice was heavily bass boosted. I couldn’t even question anyone regarding this. Now I started
questioning myself who could it be? Could it be my team? Alpha? Beta? Charlie? I would not question Delta!

He took a bullet for me and did not regret it. I called Charlie and briefed him about the situation and to take
Delta and interrogate him. ‘Don’t leave him until you think he tells the truth, and make it long and painful.’

Day 1, Time- 8:45 a.m.

PART 3: THE FAMILY

We let out Max and June and after an hour because we couldn’t get anything out of them. I went to Park
Avenue house 301 address as given by Sarah and the others. I knocked at the door and heard someone sobbing
and approaching. Bulma (Brian’s wife) opened the door. She was still crying and I entered the house. It was
a beautiful house but the negative vibes made it a lot bad. It was very awkward but I still asked questions
that I wanted to. He was killed by poison, could you or your children have somehow mixed it in his tea? She
shook her head. Did he have any enemy because of land or something? She said ‘ We lived a very normal
and peaceful life , he came home at 8 and took the children to ice-cream and came home till 9’. Ok thanks. I
went to Max now I said, ‘Did you have any fight with any kid at school?’ ‘No’. Now I went to June and said
, ‘Did you taste your dad’s ice-cream?’ ‘Yes, me and Max both did’. Okay I left, it was no use talking to his
family, l slammed the door while leaving. I was halfway there my pocket buzzed I just picked the call
knowing it was UNKNOWN. ‘there’s no point in searching over at their house, I’m not there. And there’s a
surprise for you at the agency, head over there. I knew it was a trap so…...

Day 1, Time- 9:45 a.m.

PART 4: THE PHYSCO

I went there after an hour. When I reached I saw Dr. Brian’s body. At first nothing was unusual but when I
looked closely, there were three holes in his blanket with a patch of blood. He was stabbed three times on
the left of his stomach that meant that the murderer was not only smart but was left handed. And guess what,
there were 7 people in the agency who were left handed, they were me, my team- Beta ,Charlie and of course
Delta, and Bob, Katherine and John and there was an encrypted code only me Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta
and Katherine and Bob knew. It took me three days to find the meaning of the code and it meant: “The
murderer is closer than you think and it’s more than one”. I called the entire agency up and then asked
questions from the other people of the forensic lab. I asked them if Sarah found the murderer, they said no
but we were really close and about the poison, it was not meant to kill a person but was meant to make him
unconscious and made him breathe once an hour. That’s why we could not keep track of his breathing. The
CCTV of the entire building was blocked for 2 hours but there is one clip in the entire 2 hours (the clip was
played, in it Brian woke up and after skipping the CCTV static (because the CCTV was again blocked)he
was again on his stretcher with a patch of blood. I said, ‘Zoom on the patch of blood.’ After zooming in,
wheels were marked on blood nothing else) The murderer is in this room and is one of us. I said. Everyone
asked, ‘How do you know?’ I told everything that happened these past days, unknown and the way of the
stab. I went in the front to talk to everyone else and what I saw and heard gave me a minor heart attack, in
the reflection of the mirror I saw Katherine and John pointing the gun at me and everyone gasped. They
threatened everyone.

PART 5: THE END, SORT OF

‘If anyone moves, we are going to shoot Echo. Me and my team were always on a call together. I whispered,
‘Move and get John, I can see Katherine through the mirror. I can dodge because she is aiming for my head,
on my mark do everything’. ‘On it’, said everyone. John screamed ‘What are you whispering! do you want
a bullet to your face?’ and ‘GO!’ Everything went exactly as planned but Katherine shot, I cartwheeled to
the side and she shot again but this time Bob came in front and took the bullet. She shot Bob and then shot
John. ‘You Monster! How could you kill your own companion?!! What are you a psychopath?’, I said

‘Guessed correctly’ ‘Ethan’. (yes, my name is Ethan) ‘How could you?’ I said. ‘It was easy, just shot the
guy, he couldn’t get me a promotion. And yes I am an assassin. It’s easy to kill when your job is to kill
people.’ Katherine said. I was trying to get closer to her so that I could disarm her, but she was stern, she
shot a warning shot towards my feet, but as I am, I dodged it. I decided to run towards her with all my might,
I know it was stupid, and I learned my lesson I took a bullet in my chest and almost collapsed. But still I
rammed in her, and she was out of the window from the third floor and on the street. Alas, I shot her in the
head just for caution. Now I figured it out, John was unknown and Katherine turned on his crime partner just
because she was a psychopath (WHO ADMITTED BEING A PSYCHOPATH!). And I slammed on the
ground and was unconscious for about 3 hours. When I woke up, my ribs felt like they broke (which they
did). Anyways I couldn’t believe it but it was true, I was declared head of the agency for my hard work and
me and my team were always highly acknowledged from that day.

Mannan Goyal - VII C

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

One fine day, when it was lunch break at school, a boy named Harry went up to see if any notices were
pinned up on the notice board about the upcoming Sports Day in his school. There it was, a list of selected
athletes who would be taking part. Right on top, was “Harry Johnson”. How proud Harry felt! Indeed, he
was the fastest runner in the whole school and had already received five gold medals at the Sports Day.
People called him “The mini Bolt”.

Harry was shocked the next day to see a new notice and a very important one put up. It said that “John Terry,
a runner has been dropped down from the team. He has been replaced by Robert Jones”. Harry was very
disappointed because John was his best friend and John had been dropped down because he had a very serious
injury.

Harry didn’t know Robert’s speed in running. But was sure that no one could beat him. Harry thought that
he would go up to Robert and challenge him. Robert was speechless when Harry talked to him in a mocking
manner. But, he decided to repay Harry by actions. He would ignore Harry’s arrogant manner and would
prove himself by winning the upcoming race and receiving the medal. This he promised to himself.

So now the big day arrived! The Sports Day! When the race began, Robert was determined and confident.
Harry was overconfident and boasted a lot about him. Anyways, when the race began, Robert ran as fast as
lightning. Harry was far behind him…When the race was over; a huge round of applause began. Guess what?
Robert had won the race! He couldn’t believe it. This was his first race and he had secured a gold!

When Robert stood on the podium, everyone clapped for him. After the celebrations, Harry himself went to
Robert and congratulated him. Robert felt proud of himself but he was not arrogant about it. He accepted
Harry’s apology and from that day onwards, their friendship began. Harry never again boasted about himself
and Robert dreamt about going to the Olympics soon.

PRISHA GUPTA

VIII D

POEMS - SYMPHONY OF WORDS

COULDN'T IT WAIT.... MATHEMATICS DON’T LOSE
HOPE
I know its life, Mathematics is like a solid
It goes on, it moves ahead. bar of gold; This year’s Diwali was
But couldn't it stand still, That is why it is sometime so not same as last year’s
And be like this forever? hard to hold. There were no crackers
It was just yesterday, Every time I make a and relatives around
When I first saw the building. mistake; But we’re alive to
Just yesterday, My teacher makes me to do celebrate the festivities
When I was afraid. a retake. In our homes, safe and
Just yesterday, Many but say mathematics is sound.
When I smiled. easy; This year’s Diwali was
Just yesterday, When I sit down to solve, I not just for joy
When I was a child. become lazy. But for praying for the
Now I turn back It plays hide and seek with affected or in danger
And wave goodbye. me; Who have lost their dear
I know its life, So, at times I have to flee. ones
It goes on, it moves ahead. Mathematics is a maze And suffering in a state so
But couldn't it just be here? mesmerized: tender.
Now and always? When solving is difficult I This year’s Diwali might
It was not long ago, sit and memorize. not have sounded good
When I made my first friend. The homework which I But be happy that you
Not long ago, repeatedly do; have fought the demon
When I was scolded for talking. Helps me make it easier, Covid.
Not long ago, though I find tough too. Surviving for so many
When I scored my first grade ‘A.’ Math is essential in life to months is a matter of
Not long ago, fulfil all that is our due pride
When my teachers smiled my way. Add pleasure, multiply joy, With positivity, all
Now I look behind, Sorrow to subtract and troubles bravely we shall
And sing the swan song. divide pleasure with you. ride.
I know its life, Aaradhaya Tank
It goes on, it moves ahead. Aishiki Jana
But couldn't it wait just a little, DREAM OF A
So I could cherish it for the last time? HAPPINESS CHILD
It was just the other day,
When we sneaked lunch, Where should I find Fly, Fly beautiful rainbow
At the back... happiness? To the land of dreams,
Just the other day, I asked myself. To cherish the life of the
When we sauntered through the corridors, The answer evaded, could child
Bunking our class. not find Who dreamt of simple
Just the other day, Even in books or in shelf. things.
When we were laughing I looked for it in the toys, Laughing, playing with
Like the world was ours. I looked for it in the mirror, the near and dear,
Just the other day I looked for it in the music, In the field of dancing
When we entered twelfth class. But couldn’t find it daffodils,
Now I stand at the farewell, anywhere. Where cool breeze
With tears and a smile, I finally found happiness in a touches softly,
A graduation cap and some memories photo folder, Sparkling river refreshes
worthwhile. Lying hidden in my shelf’s the mind and soul,
I know its life, obscure corner. Birds singing the song of
It goes on, it moves ahead. Can you guess what made nature,
But couldn't it hesitate a little? me happily smile, Bonding with the
So that I could brand this moment, They were the faces of my happiness demure.
Into my heart... friends, helpful and vile. Adit Prem Prasad
Mansi Mahla Shreya Khandelwal

ONLINE CLASSES EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY!

Coronavirus has taken so much, When my head goes through a turmoil,
It made our loved one go away from us. And the world doesn’t seem nice,
We are stuck in our homes and we must stay. When something tends to trouble me,
We have cancelled our plans, to go away. And when lots of worries rise,
Our school is off, online classes are on, When everything seems so abnormal,
Still very confusing, but making the way. And nothing happens according to me,
I miss my chats with friends, the food in canteen, When I’m not able to handle myself,
But now we only have online chats and home-school. And life isn’t the way I expected it to be,
Digital classes are in full swing A hand strokes my head gently,
We love the virtual interaction with teacher and friends, And a voice says, “Everything will be
We will do it forever if that’s what it takes okay!”
To keep our loved one’s sound and safe. Yes, that’s my mom who makes,
Ojasvi All my worries go away !
Nikita Yadav
WHY I DIDN’T MISS MY SCHOOL DURING
THE LOCKDOWN! RAINS

My school, my school The mighty sun when fails to rule the skies,
Beautiful and so cool The blazing, scorching, troubling heat then
I will only be a fool dies.
If I didn’t miss my school As clouds engulf the sun and take the rule,
I was happy and full of fun And winds begin to howl, so pleasing cool.
thought there will be no more rule From the Heaven - emerge the droplets first,
And nothing to be done. Watering the plants, quenching birds’ thirst.
but my teachers had a different plan The tiny droplets on my head then fall,
and they turned my room into my school. Overwhelming me, the droplets so small.
Teams and zoom, where teachers are with me The trees then dance and sway, the winds
Make me feel I’m not near my doom when blow;
When they ask me to keep the video on The drizzle starts so pleasing, soothing slow.
I am just like a big lawn gnome The clouds upon the air then roar and
to teach me cope with new ways of the world grumble;
I’m grateful to my mentors The drizzle starts so light and soft and
To give me wisdom at my door humble.
so now I can learn with lots of fun Now do arise and waft the sweetest smells
doing activities together with my mum. Of soil and earth, as joy in heart mine wells.
she was the only one who thought Now does arise the fragrance of the flowers,
I could never learn in this form, Enchanting and entrancing in these showers.
but now she sees new ways of gain The rule of darker, mightier clouds then
and supports me absolutely with no pain. reigns;
the sports ground has now changed Then the earth is blessed by heavier rains.
into the digital ground The musical sound of drops hitting the
Where my friends and I play ground,
Virtual games, during lockdown Leaves me enchanted, utterly spellbound.
and did I really think I’m gonna miss my school! The drops of water falling with a splash,
So what makes me think after all this The distant boom of thunder, lightning flash,
my school my school The gusts of winds so moist and mighty
beautiful and so cool strong
Actually I will be the only fool Appeal and lull me, as I sit idle for long.
If I don’t ever miss my school. Manan Garg
Chirayu Khatri