Home About us Admissions Our Campus Contact us Academics Accolades Life @ QVS Student Zone Parent Zone Social Initiatives List of Holidays Photo Gallery 13.02.2012: Career Counselling Workshop Queen’s Valley School organised a Career Counselling Workshop for the students of Class X on 13th February 2012. The aim of the work shop was to help them make the right career and stream choices. The three hour workshop, where parents were also invited, was conducted by Mr Shiv Dewan from One Step Up Education Services. One Step Up Education Services is an organisation by IIM graduates. The workshop began with an ice breaking session where Mr Shiv Dewan narrated his experiences and made it an extremely humorous and fun filled session. With a focus on exposure to various careers, he used short films showcasing professionals from their respective fields. The film shown on Medicine as a career took the students through a busy day in the life of a Doctor. Through the course of film the students were made aware about the challenges that a Doctor faces along with the advantages of pursuing Medicine as a career. The film was followed by a short presentation which covered which subjects to choose, information on colleges, costs of the course, career opportunities and salary packages. They also informed the students about college options which can be explored in foreign universities. Engineering as career option was discussed after showing a typical day in the life of an Automobile Engineer. It also opened a completely new field of study for the eager learners. The presentation later on informed them about the subject choices, entrance exams and the college options available to them. A completely new and offbeat option also that was shown to the students was that of a Radio Jockey which left the audience awe struck and wondering as to how many of them could embark on such a career. Chartered Accountancy as a career option was discussed especially on popular demand of the students opting for Commerce as a subject choice. Through the span of this discussion many students who had already decided on the Science could be seen changing their minds. At the end of the work shop the students were taken through the summarised grid of 30 career choices and the subject choice which they would be require to make for a particular career. For example, for Architecture one requires specific subjects whereas a career like Journalism can be pursued from any stream. The students were also informed that they can stay in touch with the Career Counsellor over e-mail. At the end of the session the parents who were present also had their queries answered. For the Queens the three hour session came to an end too soon, as they were completely engrossed in the work shop. 25.01.12 – Show & Tell Competition “Step by step, as they progress, they show and tell. About concepts – Some old, Some new, Some common, Some few!” Queens Valley School organized a Show and Tell Competition 0n 25th January for classes I & II with an aim to provide an opportunity to the Li’l Queens to describe their favourite objects using their English ability in a creative and expressive way. Each student had 2 minutes to describe the objects with all the creativity they can muster. They came with an object like telephone, teddy bear, video game, laptop which was used in an innovative way to describe it. Queens as young as six years old had shown the ability to keep the listeners on the edge of their seats with their knowledge about the object they brought which was passionately delivered in crystal clear English, with perfect timing and to spell binding effect. This type of Competitions leads students to practice effective and creative communication; the students gain confidence in public speaking, oral expression and feel a sense of achievement. The winners are: Name Class Anshi Yadav I Daffodil Aaisha Shoeb I Tulip Piyavi Ghosh I Lily Manasvi Chand I Marigold Shreya Nair I Daisy Navya Tyagi I Lavender Suhani Yadav II Blueberry Kalpita Mookherji II Cherryberry Dishita Sharma II Huckleberry Pitambara II Mulberry Akanksha Dangri II Raspberry Sanika Gulati II Strawberry 21.01.2012: 4th Annual Day Celebration at QVS “In Search of the Golden Sparrow” Queen’s Valley School, Dwarka involved its parents and the community in the ‘search of the golden sparrow’ as part of its 4th Annual Function and Republic Day celebrations on 21st January 2012. The extravaganza – ‘In search of the golden sparrow’ was a blend of both traditional and contemporary dance and musical forms. The Chief Guest was Sh. S. K. Sachdeva, Chairman of the school. The other guests of honour included Dr. S. N. Maheshwari, Dr. R.C. Chadda, Mrs. Kiran Gambhir and Mr. Anil Sachdeva. They were all accorded a traditional yet contemporary welcome through ‘Swagatam’. The tricolor was unfurled by Shri. S. K. Sachdeva and the national anthem was sung with great enthusiasm by all those present. To mark a pious beginning the traditional lamp was lit by all the dignitaries present followed by the ‘Saraswati Vandana’. The school orchestra ‘Symphony’ played ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achcha’ to signify the oneness of our nation. ‘Giggle Bellies – A musical Adventure’ set the ball rolling for some great musical action where the tiny tots stole the hearts of the audience. Young senoritas, gummy bears and students of yesteryears infused the audience with great joy. Soon it was the turn of the senior students to ignite the stage and embark on their voyage of retrieving the golden sparrow. They touched the hearts of every one present through their appeal of saving the girl child. It was indeed a special moment as each person present in the audience had one ‘girl child’ performing on stage (Queen’s Valley School is a girls school). The Queens also through this voyage upheld the cause of the household sparrow exhorting the audience to join them in ‘SAVE THE SPARROW CAMPAIGN’. It was also a day for acknowledging the hard work and toil of the Queens throughout the year. The Queens were awarded trophies and certificates for the scholastic and co-scholastic achievements at the school, state and national levels. The school management also awarded scholarships to its National level players. The celebrations culminated with the tri coloured balloon flying high in the sky signifying that the sky is the limit for our patriotism. The resonance of ‘The search of the golden sparrow’ would linger in the minds of the audience for a long time to come. 03.12.2011: Visit to Pratapgarh Farms Somebody correctly said “We do not remember the days, we remember the moments.” The exquisite moments cherished throughout our life are the ones which make us feel alive and happy. Eyes full of expectations of what was to come, cheeks glowing with happiness and captivating smiles going in full circles, is how one can describe the fascinating faces of our queens as they set out to go on a picnic at Pratapgarh Farms. Queens Valley School keeping with its motto of learning beyond the classroom decided to take its queens of class VIII, IX and X to Pratapgarh Farms, Jhajjar. The place kept its promise of offering fun and frolic with a unique amalgamation of learning and living, amidst the lush green farmlands in the lap of Mother Nature. It offered our queens an unmatched opportunity to experience the rich, cultural and lively rural life. Habitual of going around in buses, motorbikes and cars, students, anxiously at first, thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride, tractor ride and bullock cart ride. They enthusiastically learned about weaving the charkha, pottery, buttermilk making, grain grinding and so on. Not only this, they also enjoyed playing games such as archery, gulel, dart shooting, kanche goli, pithoo, lattoo, gullee danda, kite flying and tug of war. Students were bubbling with excitement as they walked on Burma Bridge or participated in the sack race. It was a day full of adventure and masti but it didn’t end there. There were different species of plants around, which offered a learning experience to our queens, moreover things like vermin composting, farm yard manure, Bio- gas production, food grain and medicinal plant identification. Last but not the least, hands on experience of handling a rabbit, goat, and pigeon or just watching the elegant swan and duck swim with pride made our queens learn an invaluable lesson that life and moment no matter how small or short lived is, should always be spent peacefully with some learning and some enjoyment. The picnic at Pratapgarh Farms truly came out as an enriching experience for all of us; it not only made us feel in sync with nature but also made us realize how important we are for the environment and how important nature is for our survival. 01.12.2011: Career Guidance and Counselling Workshop Out of the plethora of queries hovering over the minds of teenagers, is the ‘WHAT?, WHY? and HOW?’ of career choice. Influenced by peers, fascinated by the glamour and confused by the various options and suggestions, they musingly move into a world of ‘dilemma’. To curb this restlessness and to help our queens choose the right career, QVS organised a workshop on CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING on 1st Dec’11 presided over by Mrs. Asha Nair from NIE of the ‘Dial Up’ fame aired on FM Rainbow. Commencing on a very positive note she advised the students to be independent in their thought process rather than being influenced by external forces. She focused on the fundamental of ‘Introspection’ which she said is the basic step in choosing a career. The other steps suggested by her were - Self knowledge , Personality, Interest and Hobbies and Academics. The mentor also came up with varied opportunities in the career world which despite not being too popular, offer wonderful growth like Cruise liners, Stocks, Banking, Beauty and Hair, Architecture etc. It was indeed an interactive session and students put up many questions regarding their career choice. Though good things come in small packets but some times small packets of time are not enough for such good and productive workshops therefore Mrs. Asha Nair wound up the session with a promise to continue with the same and more wonderful discussion in another session. She also told the students to prepare a Blue Print of their career Plan on the basis of the steps suggested by her. The students felt motivated and clear-headed after the workshop and are really looking forward to another session. 30.11.11: English Calligraphy Competition Hand writing forms a bond between generations. Neither technology nor machines, can replace the importance of a good handwriting. We at QVS ensure that our queens write the best, as a beautiful handwriting is a boon in any age and it’s a pleasure to read a text written beautifully. With these thoughts QVS held a calligraphy competition for the students of Pre-Primary on 30 November 2011 to see whether our princesses have mastered the school script. They were given a calligraphy sheet with a story which the students wrote in the school script, ensuring neatness and proper spacing between the words. The result is as follows Alice Name Position Samridhi First Aashika Second Elina Name Position Ekakshara Garg First Bhumi Second Cinderella Name Position Jyoti First Aaliya Shoeb Second Goldilocks Name Position Siya Anwekar First Vatsala Das Second Mermaidia Name Position Chaitanya First Angel Rana Second Tinker bell Name Position Tanvi Kumar First Gayathry Haris Second 29.11.2011: Visit to Children Of The World Orphanage Before giving the mind of the giver is happy, while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful, and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted. -- BUDDHA We at Queen’s Valley School believe that our sense of satisfaction increases manifold when we do something for the less privileged members of the society. QVS joined India and the International community in celebrating the ‘Festival of Giving ‘in the form of ‘The Joy of Giving Week’, with the view to imbibe the values of sharing and caring in our li’l Queens, as we are training them to become moral global citizens. Our princesses were sensitized about the plight of less privileged kids and were encouraged to share their toys with them. We got a huge response and our princesses proved that they have the ability to empathize and understand their social responsibility at this tender age. The Queens along with a thousand toys as gifts visited an orphanage- “Children of the World”. The visit to the orphanage on 29 November 2011 was a heartwarming experience. Our Queens gave their toys to the children and came back enriched with the smiles and sparkles and the satisfaction of sharing their personal toys with the under privileged- who in turn thanked us with a cultural program. The Queens through this endeavour have given a message that lets create a positive environment around us as each one of us has a moral and social responsibility which we must all fulfill. We thank our Queens for supporting the cause and for giving a huge response to the Festival of Giving. 28.11.2011: Educators’ Meet – The Art of Living “Broaden the vision ………. Deepen the roots” This was the message of the Educators’ Meet conducted by The Art Of Living and supported by Educomp where H H Sri Sri Ravishankar was the Chief Guest. The morning began with a rendition of the Ganesha Vandana by the eminent singer Ms Chitra Roy. This was followed by an introductory talk by Mr Muralidhar Koteshwar an alumnus of IIT, former technocrat now an educationist. He is looking after the various schools being run by The Art of Living trust. He spoke about the role of educationists and the power they hold in their hands to mould the future generations. Here he mentioned about a study conducted where 1000 successful people were interviewed. They did not all come from developed nations , they were from different economic backgrounds, not all of them spoke English – what was common was that they were all inspired by their teachers. He advised all those present that they must teach their students to go beyond the text books and that is what is true knowledge. According to him educators hold the immense responsibility of ‘shaping lives’. This talk was followed by a presentation on the school based activities of The Art of Living trust. The Art of Living runs programmes for school children under its ART EXCEL – All Round Training for Excellence, YES – Youth Empowerment and Skills and NOVICE – Nurturing of Values In Children Everyday. The arrival of H H Sri Sri Ravishankar brought the audience to its feet and the auditorium reverberated with the sound of applause. According to him the teaching profession is one of the best professions. It is also a very big responsibility. As a teacher one has to set examples as students watch their teachers very carefully. The teacher needs to have trust in herself and has been assigned a job she can handle. Every teacher needs to know that the task in hand is appropriate for her and that she will handle it in the best possible manner. Teachers need to be reservoirs of patience. Basic human values need to be encouraged in the classroom. Basically a child is born with these values and they need to be nourished and brought out. Often teachers need to de-programme some of the programming, or behaviour that children have learnt at home. Teachers need to know that human nature is very similar to the atomic structure. Like in an atom, the central part is positive – a proton and the electrons or the negative charge is on the periphery so it is in a child. The core or the basic of every child is positive and the negativity is only on the periphery. Educating a child should be holistic, not just a process of stuffing their head with information. Teachers should work the complete development because body and mind are linked. Violence in the mind reflects in the body and their action. According to Sri Sri Ravishankar there needs to be a sense of belongingness among the students and a personal connection with the teacher. It is the teacher who shapes their personalities not books. Great personalities happen because of teachers not books. After Sri Sri Ravishankar’s talk the audience were invited to ask questions which ranged from seeking his blessings to how can children be attracted towards the teaching profession, how to make school education more inclusive and take care of underprivileged children. H H had answers for all these queries, Many remained un answered due to the shortage of time. A meet which will truly help in adding value to education. 28.11.2011: From Page to Stage English Rhyme Recitation Competition Poetry is created when an emotion finds thoughts and thoughts find words .Our princesses came prepared for the English Rhyme Recitation Competition which was held today i.e. 28 November 2011, as part of the English book week festivities. The Queens came prepared with the costumes and the props and recited the rhymes with full confidence and clarity of speech. The li’l Princesses through the Recitation Competition showcased their talent. They brought to life poetry from a mere poem on a page to a wonderful performance on stage. It held the promise of a bright future, a message that they are ready to become Queens. The best amongst equals were: Name Section Position Hargun Kaur Dhingra Angelina First Angelpreet Kaur Naina Dhingra Angelina Snow White Second Second Arushi Gupta Sampada Chauhan Angelina Snow White Third Third 28.11.2011: SPORTS DAY CELEBRATION (2011-12) ‘Sportsman ship is an attitude that strives for fair play, courtesy towards teammates and opponents, ethical behavior and integrity, and grace in victory or defeat.’ 28th November ’11 was a red letter day in the history of QVS as it marked the 3rd enthralling Sports Day celebrations 2011-12 and brought the champions together wherein the sports field turned into a battle field. As a true display of Pride, Power and Victory, with the message of one team- one dream, the participants presented the vivid hues of dynamism , sincerity, endurance, and team spirit. Commencing on a ritualistic note, the ceremonial March Past was the first attraction of the Meet. The contingents of the four houses could be seen marching confidently with their heads held high led by the Head Girl Tanmaya Murthy, the school flag bearer, followed the marching contingents of the four Houses (Integrity, Truth, Courage and Peace) and various events like Yoga, Skating, Aerobics, Self-Defence and cheerleaders carrying the flags of dignity and sportsmanship. After our honourable Principal, Dr. Mrs. Namita Sharma declared the sports meet open, the torch bearer Samriddhi brought the flame of the games. This was followed by Oath taking ceremony. In the words of School Sports Captain the team of champions took a vow to believe in the authority and command of the rules of play. The opening ceremony consisted of varied events performed by the powerful yogis, glittering and shinning cheer leaders, brilliant and brave judo exponents, rhythmic and dazzling aerobic performers and the scintillating skaters. They all came together in the grand finale where they performed together conveying that UNITED WE PLAY, UNITED WE WIN! After the opening ceremony the athletes were the centre of attraction, all geared up to take over the field and eyeing the medals. Starting with the youngest lot i.e. class I and II the track and field events took place and brought about various winners. The most interesting feature of the events proved to be the ‘Tug the War’ between the two sections of class X. Both the teams got an unprecedented cheering and strived to their maximum but class X-B stole the show by winning the event in grand style. Another captivating moment of the day was Teachers’ Race which filled the students with great enthusiasm and the whole ground echoed with the sound of cheering, each class rooting for its teachers. The sports Day culminated with the prize giving ceremony as the proud winners were honoured with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. The sports Meet was a successful event and asserted the message to all that Look up, Get up but never Give up as Pain is Temporary but Pride is Forever. 25.11.2011: One Nation Reading Together “A room without a book is like a body without soul ” A book is the only place where one can examine a fragile thought without breaking it or explore an explosive idea without fear that it will blow off in one’s face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy. To help the students be familiar with this fact and to mark a picture perfect culmination to the English Week celebrated at QVS ( from 21st Nov’11 to 25th Nov’11 ), the school proudly asserted to be a part of ONE NATION READING TOGETHER on 25th Nov’11 in the school ground. All the students from classes Pre School to X became a part of it and read with the nation. The special feature was the formation of a ‘Knowledge Tree’ by the students which added more enthusiasm to their reading activity. Moreover, students were involved in ‘Bookmark Making’ and ‘Character Enactment’ which brought them closer to the wonderful world of books. The students also took a ‘Reading Pledge’ prior to commencement of reading. Teachers too brought books along and read with the students which proved as a great source of inspiration to the young students. ‘ Goddess Nature’ too gave its blessings to the event as the sun’s shining rays brightened up the atmosphere and offered ideal conditions to read and enjoy . True to its name, it was One Nation Reading Together…., really together. 23.11.2011: Inter House English Quiz Competition “Language is the blood of the soul in which thoughts run and out of which they grow “ -- Oliver Wendell Holmes An inter-house English quiz competition was held at QVS on the 23rd of November’11. As a part of the ‘English Week’ being observed in the school from 21st to 25th November’11. All the houses participated enthusiastically in the quiz. Various rounds aiming at evaluating the students’ English vocabulary were conducted. They were as follows: Round I – Words of foreign origin in English Language. Round II – Homophones Round III – Similes Round IV – Flavours of India ( Spices and Fruits ) Round V – Idioms (Depicted as pictures ) Round VI – Short bolt round ( Rapid-fire round) The students really enjoyed the quiz and their vocabulary was enriched through this exercise. The results were as follows: Truth House – First Position Peace House – Second Position Integrity House – Third Position Courage House – Fourth Position 22.11.2011: Ad Mad Show The Queens went rolling with laughter when they watched the ‘Ad-Mad show’ put up by the Queens of classes IV,V and IX. The show was a treat to watch as the Queens tried to sell their products in an extremely hilarious manner. The range of the products varied from toothpastes, shampoos, pens to microwaves and sarees. The girls dressed themselves in their jingles and presentation left the audience rolling with laughter on the floor of the cultural hall. The show was very refreshing and was like a cool breeze for the Queens they as they took time-out from their busy academic schedule for some Masti. The show left our Queens applauding for the participants and indeed it was an “Ad-Mad Show.” The following were declared winners: Class IV Name Section Position Tarushi B First Alankriti B Second Shrikriti A Third Class V Name Section Position Trisha A First Karishma A Second Harshita C Third Class IX Name Position Group II First Group VI Second 21.11.2011: Event Reporting ‘MEDIA’- a single term encompasses a vast territory of information, events, happenings and reporting. The world today is progressing towards a more interconnected and updated setup and we are an inseparable part of this contemporary globalization. In order to cater to the needs of the young learners and to bring the students closer to this set up, QVS organized an EVENT REPORTING Competition on 21st November’11 for classes VI, VII and VIII. Students came up with creative scripts based on vivid themes and topics and performed brilliantly. Holding the mike, a feel of live reporting captivated the students in its truest sense. Students chose a wide and unique range of topics which were reported live from the QVS channel like- ‘Wambie the Star Cat – joins a gym’ ‘Hitler found meditating at Ellora Caves’ ‘Hoax call to Fire Brigade out of need for water’ ‘Mosquito meets with an accident’ The audience enjoyed the live reporting immensely as it was a novel experience for them. The event will motivate the students to participate in the future. The fun didn’t end here. The Cultural Hall echoed with applause for the following winners Name Position Shivangi Aggarwal and Sapna Sehrawat First Komal Dahiya and Deepanshi Shokeen Tanya Mittal and Geetika Gupta Second Second Sanyukta Kalita and Tarannum Khan Third 19.11.2011: Times NIE Workshop for Teachers “Stagnation is a curse and every little Endeavour to cast it away counts.” Knowledge is vast and cannot be assimilated by an individual wholly, therefore, no one is perfect in this world. Though teachers are referred and revered as ‘Masters’ but even masters need to hone their skills in order to achieve appreciable standards of students’ learning. On 19.11.2011, Saturday, QVS organized an informative and interactive workshop for its teaching faculty presided over by a Counsellor from Times NIE, Ms. Anu Singh. The effective session comprised of gainful tips regarding various behavioural problems witnessed among students these days, e.g . – Hyper-activeness, lying, introvert behavior, too much exposure to internet etc. The resource person was all ears to the situational crisis, narrated by the teachers, which are at times faced by them. Focus remained on maintaining a healthy and cordial teacher – student relationship in order to win the confidence of the Gen Next. The speaker also emphasized on a key role to be played by the parents for attaining a 360° growth of their child. Over restriction and unnecessary liberty is quite harmful and teachers as well as parents need to strike a balance between both the factors. The session was an enriching one and the teachers gained immediately from it. 17.11.2011: ‘Science this week’ on Lok Sabha Channel Special Coverage of Queen’s Valley School It was indeed a moment of great pride for everyone at Queen’s Valley School when the students were part of TV programme on Lok Sabha channel on science. The programme – ‘Vigyan Darpan’/ ‘Science this Week’ was aired on 2130 hrs on 17.11.2011, Thursday in Hindi and on 18.11.2011, Friday in English. The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology to develop scientific temper among schools in India. It showcases the activities in the field of science on a weekly basis. The teaching of science in the classrooms on the occasion of National Education Day was the theme for the programme on Queen’s Valley School. The teaching was taken up in two phases a) Regular classroom teaching b) Teaching in the laboratories The regular classroom teaching was recorded for Class X. The subject was Physics and the topic Refraction. The same was reinforced through an experiment in the Physics Laboratory. The students conducted various experiments which were recorded and telecast. An experiment to show the presence of starch in food was conducted in the Biology Laboratory by the students of Class IX. The wonder and the intense look on the students’ faces were well caught by the camera person. The programme highlighted the quality teaching of science being carried on in Queen’s Valley School and infrastructure which supports the teaching to make learning a truly wonderful experience. 15.11.2011: Jodo Gyan Workshop for Teachers The Jodo Gyan workshop was held on 15th of November,2011,at Jia Sarai, Near IIT. Mr. Shaji, the resource person, discussed about methods of teaching to be adopted for teaching Maths in Nursery, Class I and II. The session became interesting when Mr. Shaji started with the playway method of teaching Maths. Some apparatus used by Mr. Shaji to do the activities were : (1) Three dice game – a) For introducing numbers from 0 to 5 b) For understanding the concept of small nos. and big nos. (2) Number sticks – a) For introducing Tens and Ones b) For understanding carry over in addition (3) Beads Rocks and Ganit Mala – a) To do fast calculation like, 10+5 = 15, or 26= 20+6 b) To calculate doubles faster (4) Place value Cards – To understand 36 is 30 and 6 and not 3 and 6. (5) Judo Cubes – a) To introduce the concept of addition or rather ‘+’ sign b) To introduce the ‘_’ sign The activities/games which were played were as follows: (1) Three dice game :- The children will be shown a dice (this dice is not available for sale) in which frogs and dots are drawn for each of the nos. from 1 to 5 and none for 0. The dice will be thrown and children will jump as per the no. shown on the dice. The teacher will make the children happy for bigger nos. and sad for smaller nos. The game can be played for 2 days and then the frog dice can be replaced for a dice with dots. By now the children will be able to count the dots to recognize the no. This dice can be replaced with a no. dice with dots so that the children could count the dots to recognize the no. and finally the dice with only nos. This game helps children not only to recognize nos. but also to understand the concept of bigger nos. and smaller nos. (2)Number sticks :- This is a game which is played in groups of 2 to 4. Children are given a dice, sticks tied with rubber hands in groups of ten and some loose sticks. While playing in their respective groups, children throw the dice and pick up the no. of loose sticks as per the no. shown on the dice. Continuing like this, suppose a child has 8 loose sticks and the next no. that she gets on the dice is 4, i.e. her total is now 12 which she counts as 1,2,3,4 ………..,10,11,12, and as soon as she counts 10 she has to pick up a bundle of 10 from the bag and return the loose sticks. When all the loose sticks and bundles of ten finish then the child with most bundles and loose sticks is declared the winner. Another game that can be played is on addition. Children will be given 15 (or any no.) Sticks i.e. one bundle of ten and 5 loose sticks. Then they are asked to add 28 to it. They will take 2 bundles and 8 loose sticks and will find that 8 + 5 is giving a total 13 i.e. 10 + 3 so they will take a bundle and 3 loose sticks and return the rest to the pile. With continuous explanation by the teacher this game will help to understand carry over in addition. (3) Beads Rack and Ganit Mala – The shorter Ganit Mala will be displayed in the class and the teacher will tell a story in which nos. like 8,4,12, upto 20 will appear. First, the teacher will show the nos. on the ganit mala and then the children will be asked to do so. The double racked beads rack’ helps to count doubles faster by showing 4 on the top rack and the same in the lower rack. This game also is played with the help of a story. (4) Place value Cards :- There are 9 cards each for nos. 1 to 9, 10 to 90 and 100 to 900. The teacher will ask the children to show any no. say 23, with the help of the cards. They have to break 23 into 20 and 3. This helps the children to understand that 23 is 20 and 3 and not 2 and 3. (5) Jodo Cubes :- The children will be asked to make a train depending on the no. that comes up on the dice (The class is divided into 2 groups). The teacher keeps on writing the nos. for both the groups on the board and after a while comes up with the ‘+’ sign instead of writing ‘and’ between the nos. The group with the longest train wins In another game; the 2 groups of children will be given a packet with 20 cubes and will be asked to take out the no. of cubes which comes up on the dice. The teacher writes the nos. on the board and after a while comes up with the ‘_’ sign instead of writing ‘take away’ between the nos. The group which empties their packet 1st is the winner. 7.11.11-8.11.11: CALORX – MJ PHERWANI 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON DYSLEXIA AND SLD. To increase awareness about Dyslexia, other learning disorder and to assist educators in guiding students facing them, the Times of India in association with Calorx , organized the 7th Annual Conference on Dyslexia and SLD on October 7th -8th at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road , New Delhi. It was sponsored by HDFC and GIC where our school Queens’s Valley also participated. Over 100 schools from all over India and 300 teachers, counselors, scholars and parents participated in the conference. Mrs. Monika Sharma (junior school) and Ms Neha Malhan (counselor) attended the conference on behalf of Queen’s Valley School. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, M M Palan Raju, Minister of State for Defence. Other guests included Ashok Chandra Chairman DPS society, Sunil Jhaveri, chairman MSJ Capital and Finance Corporation, Manjula Pooja Shroff, Chairperson Calorx and Dr Kim Metcalf, Dean of College of Education –West Georgia University, Atlanta. Delegates from US also participated in this event. A CD titled “PRERNA RECIPIES FOR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES” was launched. Dealing with learning differences by Sonia Philip and a programme to evaluate progress and learning by Vimala Venkatesan were informative. Dr Renu Singh’s session on “Challenges and obstacles of inclusion of children with learning disabilities-seeking solutions” received great appreciation and even she played some of the educational games which are very useful for a learning disabled child. “Response to intervention” was taken up by the team from West Georgia University. Dr Swaroop Rawal’s valedictory address on “How to integrate drama in education” met with an enthusiastic response and empathetic understanding. The conference concluded with an address by the Chairman of Rehabilitation Council of India, Maj Gen (Retd) Ian Cardozo. The conference was enlightening and gave us a positive direction on how to handle children with learning disability. October 2011 – Festivity Week The month of October this year was a special month. It was the month of festivities, the two most important festivals of India - Dussehra and Diwali falling in this month. Getting into the spirit of the festivals, we in school made our effort towards enlightening the girls about the significance of these festivals. What better way to learning than “hands on experience’. This was done by motivating the girls to make objects with clay and decorating diyas with their own hands. Through this they learnt the true meaning of festivities. Where there is involvement of all recognizing the best always adds extra flavour. The best in their categories. 12.10.11 Class VI – VII : Strokes/Paintings Competition Name Class Position Ritika Sharma VII B First Twinkle Yadav VI B Second Riya Gupta VII B Third 14.10.11 Class I : Clay Modelling Name Section Position Himakshi Jain Daffodil First Shreen Sharma Daffodil Second Lavanya Tulip Third 14.10.11 Class II : Clay Modelling Name Section Position Divya Mehta Cherryberry First Saumya Gilani Strawberry Second Rishika Bandyopadhyay Raspberry Second Shreya Garg Mulberry Third Astha Jha Blueberry Third 19.10.11 : Class III – V Mono Acting Name Class Position Tarushi Tiwari IV B First Anushka Sharma IV B Second Mehak Sharma IV B Third 20.10.11 Class VI – X : Foot Loose Competition Name Section Position Mahima Chakma VII C First Harshita Gupta VIII C Second Parul Adhikari IX C Third Nidhi Tailor VIII C Third 20.10.11 Class III – V : Waka Waka Group Dance Name Section Position Kamya Pandey V B First Mohita Dalal V B First Garima Godara V B First Prachi Sharma V B First Ishmeet Kaur III B First Vashvi Raj III B First Ritika Nandi III D First Sakshi Kaushik V A First Jhanvi Bakshi V A First Pritika Godara V A First Saloni Chahal V C First Deepali Mehta V A First Tejika Godara III D First Tanisha Malik III A First Preksha Tyagi IV A First 24.10.11 Class I : Diya Decoration Name Section Position Jiya Singh Daffodil First Aaisha Shoeb Tulip Second Vani Jhingan Daisy Third Riya Godara Daisy Third 24.10.11 Class II : Diya Decoration Name Section Position Jeeya Shah Mulberry First Harshi Strawberry First Tanvi Raspberry Second Aakriti Mittal Strawberry Second Kriti Mittal Raspberry Third 24.10.11 Class III – V : Diya Decoration Competition Name Section Position Saniya Singh III B First Tanya Pokhiriyal V C Second Shubhangi Malhotra IV Third 24.10.11 Class VI – X : Tattoo Art Competition Name Section Position Deepti Tehlan X A First Taruna Yadav IX A Second Shifali IX B Third 14.10.2011: Towards Empowerment and Self Belief - A Confidence Building Initiative ‘You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the girl who'll decide where to go.’ Queen’s Valley School believes that to create confident young women of tomorrow we have to begin today. Confidence to face the world comes through making the right choices and that can happen only if we are empowered. In order to help the students in making the right choices a Counselling Session was organised for the students of Classes IX and X. This was the inaugural session in a series of sessions which would be organised to make the students aware of the choices available to them. The speaker for 14th October 2011 was Ms Meenakashi Lekhi, an eminent Supreme Court lawyer. The event began in keeping with Indian traditions of paying obeisance to the Goddess of knowledge – Saraswati, through a well composed and choreographed Saraswati Vandana. The school choir supported the graceful kathak dancers in their rendition of the Saraswati Vandana. The princesses of classes I and II put up a beautiful performance of their interpretation of ‘Dil hai chota sa, choti si asha’. The Street Play – Hamare Bandhe Haath – motivated everybody to stop child abuse and say ‘No to Crackers’. The Guest for the Day, was welcomed and the mike handed over to her. What followed was a two hour long interactive session with Ms Meenakashi Lekhi. The topics ranged from the popular Jan Lokpal Bill, the granting of Permanent Commission to lady officers in the Indian Army, Child Abuse, the choice of law as a career option, the situation in the North East and a career in the Indian Administrative Services . Ms Lekhi stressed upon the fact that the youth must learn to voice its opinion in the right way and be articulate so that they can put their point across. To be able to do so one needs to be confident, well read and aware. She spoke at great length on not getting attracted to outward appearances and work towards improving one’s mental faculties. She laid great stress on the empowerment of young minds especially young girls. According to her the next decade belongs to women but they need to make the right choices and learn to work towards achieving their goals. She advised the students to speak against injustice but to do it within the parameters of the law of the land. According to her, whatever that is highlighted by the media needs to be used for one’s own benefits as per the individuals goals and ambitions. She spoke to the queens about maintaining their grace and dignity at all times and take a stand against the ‘commodification’ of women. The large number of questions put to Ms Meenakashi Lekhi showed that the queens are truly on their way to becoming ‘empowered women of tomorrow’ for whom ‘sky is the limit’ and no summit insurmountable. 13.10.11 – Character Dramatisation Competition Children love to play and what better than being dressed up like their favourite God or Goddess and play “ Deity for a day”. There was a riot of colours in Queen’s Valley Junior School on Thursday, October 13, 2011 morning when our Queens walked into the school with grace and poise, dressed up as different mythological characters, like Radha, Durga, Saraswati, Sita, Narsingh, Ravana, Narad Muni, Shravan Kumar, etc. The enthusiasm in children was apparent by their elaborate costumes and props, which signified that mythological characters are personified in general by people. The best ones were : Pre School Name Section Position Chahat Tiwari Angelina First Hargun Kaur Angelina Second Anshika Goswami Angelina Third Pre Primary Name Section Position Siya Anwekar Goldilocks First Riddhi Saini Tinkerbell Second Idhika Bhutani Goldilocks Third Gayathri Tinkerbell Third 30.09.2011 – Dussehra Celebrations at QVS (Mini Ramlila) The grounds of Queen’s Valley School came alive to the chants of ‘Jai Sri Ram’ when the queens of classes I and II took their place to conduct the special assembly for Dussehra. The assembly began with the school prayers conducted melodiously by the students. The enactment of the Ram Lila began with the Sita Swayamvar where Lord Rama won Sita’s hand by breaking a special bow. The scene shifted to the palace of King Dashrath when Rama accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, leaving for the forest to spend fourteen years of ‘vanvaas’. The grief and agony of King Dashrath was brought out beautifully by the talented young queens. The kidnapping of Sita by Ravana and the make believe gold deer was portrayed so beautifully that the audience was completely spell bound. The entry of the little girl as Hanuman resulted in great laughter when Hanuman met Sita in ‘Ashok Vatika’ to give her the message from Lord Rama that he would soon be reaching Lanka to free her from the clutches of Ravana. The war between the armies was fought with such great gusto that one felt as if a truly professional team of actors was present in Queen’s Valley School to enact the Ram Lila. It was a commendable performance by the young girls and an enriching experience for the audience who understood the victory of ‘Good over Evil’. 28.09.2011 : Movie Day for classes III to V The queens of classes III to V entered the school portal on 28.09.11 brimming with excitement. It was yet another day out for them. In keeping with the aim of the all round development, the school organized a special screening of the movie – Chronicles of Narnia. The movie was both entertaining and exciting. The make believe world of Narnia kept them spell bound and the special effects of the movie mesmerized the queens. The antics of the little mouse had the queens rolling with laughter while the mighty Aslan was awe inspiring. The movie was a truly wonderful experience for them. 26.09.2011 : Dental Check up at QVS Smiling is infectious, You can catch it like the flu. Someone smiled at me today, And I started smiling too. But without good dental hygiene, You won’t have teeth to smile. In order to give its Queens a beautiful smile, Queen’s Valley School organized a Dental Check up for the Lil Queens of Classes I to V. The aim behind this check up was to raise awareness among the students about oral health and hygiene. The check up was conducted by a team of three dentists who gave personalized attention to each student. The students were each given a personal dental prescription mentioning the status of their teeth and the care required. This was done to keep the parents informed about their wards and to take adequate preventive action. Each smile is precious and a beautiful smile is possible only with proper dental care is what the Queens learnt through their dental check up. 26.09.2011 – Daughters Day Celebrated “Daughters Are the Flowers of Life” That’s what we believe at Queen’s Valley School and encourage our Queens to have faith and confidence in all their endeavours. We ensure that our girls realize how valuable they are for this world - as a daughter is a girl who grows up to be a friend and everything about daughters is wonderful and precious. Keeping this in view we planned a surprise for our Queens on Monday, 26th of September, 2011. Their day started as usual with prayers but the afternoon was full of fun and excitement as we had planned a celebration for them on the occasion of daughters day which was celebrated on Sunday,the 25 of September ,2011 world wide. Our kids enjoyed a movie show, followed by a story telling session by teachers and the icing on the cake was the dance festivity for the Queens- when they danced on their favourite songs. The girls had a lot of fun as we made them feel special. A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future. 21.09.2011 – Picnic to Indian Railway Museum (I to V) A day out of school, full of fun and frolic coupled with some learning is what excites children. On 21st & 24th September the Queens got just that. The school had decided to yet again acquaint the girls of classes I to V with one of India’s heritage, the Indian Railway Museum. Trains have always been a part of everyone’s lives including the little ones, with every child at some time or the other playing the ‘Cooo……Chhuk….Chhuk!’ game. The museum was a good way of showing the girls the early rail days. The museum had engines over a hundred years old to the not so old. The difference being a level of improvement at each stage as time progressed. A visit to the museum & that too to a rail museum can never be complete without a fun ride atop a toy train. This was definitely a unique experience with the toy train taking the children in turns, through the winding rail track at a slow pace & showing every nook and corner of the green surroundings of the museum. Fun and games can easily be associated with an outing like this one. The girls could be seen happily running and playing, smiling, laughing and enjoying every moment spent there. Finally it was time to get back to the confines of the school thus bringing an end to a day that provided some lighter moments along with learning of what once was the face of Indian Railways, the common man’s transport. 05.09.2011 – Teacher’s Day Celebrations at Queen’s Valley School ‘Teachers are reservoirs from which, through the process of education, students draw the water of life.’ With this thought in mind the students of class X organized a Special Assembly for their teachers. 5th September is a special day in the Indian School Calendar as it commemorates the birthday of a very special teacher Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Queen’s Valley School too paid respect to this great teacher. The Assembly began with a song ‘You have made a difference’ dedicated to all the teachers, it was a truly inspirational song. What followed next was that each teacher was called to a special message board created by the students. Each teacher picked up an envelope especially dedicated to her. The envelope contained a title and a special thought along with which the teachers received a card and a badge. Ms. Charismatic, Ms. Diva, Ms. Dream Girl were some of the names the students had thought of, for the teachers. A round of games led to more fun and masti where the teachers had to walk through a sea of tomatoes blindfolded, a one minute game of garland making and a group of teachers ran a race. The catch was that they were all tied together. The special performance of the day was a dance full of energetic moves. The students made it a really special day for all the teachers making them happy that they were in the right profession. 03.09.2011 – English Language Teaching Workshop Learning is a constant process and imparts a valuable treasure to the human race which remains with him till he leaves the mundane affairs. Therefore it becomes quite vital for a teacher to accumulate knowledge and keep the ‘candle of learning’ burning. In sync with the same thought, English faculty of senior wing at QVS attended an English Language Teaching Workshop organized by the well known Oxford University Press India at DPS, Dwarka on Saturday, 03.09.2011. The resource person Ms. Gayatri Khanna conducted an informative session which proved to be an excellent source of updating knowledge about language teaching. Illustrative texts of class IX and X were taken up and were minutely discussed from the teaching point of view. It not only enhanced and broadened the teaching methodology but also raised the pedestal for English Language Teaching in the future. 01.09.2011 – Investiture Ceremony “A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed.” At Queen’s Valley School we prepare our queens to be the leaders of tomorrow and that is why we give them additional responsibility thereby helping them to overcome their fears and emerge as leaders. With the same thought in mind, QVS recently organized the Investiture ceremony. Queen’s Valley School follows a truly democratic process for its student council. It gives the queens a peep into the democratic set up. They cast their votes, on the basis of which the student council for the session 2011-12 was elected. Student Council Name Class Head Girl Tanmaya Murthy X B Vice Head Girl Apurvi Dwivedi IX B Sports Captain Neha Yadav X B Vice Sports Captain Bhawna Yadav IX A The Investiture Ceremony began with the school song signifying the spirit of QVS which was then followed by a solemn march. The members of the Student Council marched in smartly. They then stood in their designated places eagerly waiting to receive their badges. The Principal Dr. Ms. Namita Sharma pinned the badges on the proud students. This was followed by the Oath Taking Ceremony. 26.08.2011 – Poster Making Competition “Creativity is an individual’s precious property which he harnesses to make his life more beautiful.” To test the creative expressions and artistic skills of the students, Queen’s valley School organised a “Poster Making Competition” on the topic “My Dream Earth” for classes III to VII on 26.08.2011. Our queens participated enthusiastically and showcased their creative skills and came out with flying colours. The students took the idea of corruption and displayed their imagination and creativity in their posters. The eco friendly methods formed an important part of their dream for this beautiful earth. The Winners are: Classes: III to V Name Class Position Shradha Sehra IV B I Ankita Roy IV A II Asmit Kaur Mitra Nair III D III A III III Classes: VI & VII Name Class Position Anjali Kumari VI B I Gunika Jain Tarannum Khan VII A VII B II II Simran Solanki Charvi Batra VI B VI C III III 26.08.11 – “Physics Through Expressions” An old Chinese proverb says that ‘Give a man a fish he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish he can eat for a lifetime.’ We at Queen’s Valley School believe in effective science teaching. Our ultimate aim is to make the students understand and use scientific thinking in order to learn more about the world around them. It will enable them to be equipped for a lifetime with the spirit of enquiry. With the aim of imparting knowledge through activities “PHYSICS THROUGH EXPRESSIONS” was conducted at Queen’s Valley School on 26.08.11. The Inter House competition was conducted with 4 members each, representing classes VIII to X. ROUND 1 – DUMB CHARADES – One student from each team was supposed to enact a Physicist and different physical quantities. ROUND 2 – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ROUND 3 – RAPID FIRE ROUND 4 – ACTIVITY The Winner – Integrity House. The response of the students was overwhelming. Their whole hearted participation was equally applauded by the non-participants. The enthusiasm shown by the students was encouraging and bodes well for the future of science. Albert Einstein has rightly said “A pretty experiment is in itself often more valuable than twenty formulae extracted from minds. Look deep into the nature and you will understand everything better.” 25.08.2011 – Be a Scientist: “I wanna be …….. Kalam / Einstein” Fancy dress competitions are a best platform to showcase a child’s talent, overcome stage fear and increase a child’s confidence. Queen’s Valley School organized a Fancy Dress Competition with a difference on 25.08.2011. Our queens showcased their talent on the topic, “Be a Scientist – I wanna be …… Kalam/Einstein”. Our queens participated enthusiastically in the competition and came out with flying colours. The queens portrayed scientists like Thomas Edison, Einstein, Graham Bell, Marie Curie and many more. The show was very informative as the queens talked about various scientists, their lives, inventions, discoveries and unmatched contribution in the field of science and technology. Appreciation from the audience took the confidence of our queens to new heights and made their endeavours a success. The winners are : Name Class Position Ikshaa Dhodi IV C I Ritwika Nandi III D II Mehak Sharma IV A III 25.08.11 - A Tribute To Our Great Scientists - A PowerPoint Presentation Competition To experience warmth, human interaction, the thrill of discovery, the dedication of invention, solid grounding in essentials like reading, discussing, presenting, getting along with others and training in civic virtue is needed. To bring about this inspiration and to pay a tribute to the great scientists, a PowerPoint Presentation competition was held during the science week on 25.08.11 for the students of classes VIII to X. Students prepared PowerPoint presentations about the scientist who inspired them the most. The animations in PPT made the show interesting and eye catching. Students did well with their PPTs and presented them enthusiastically. There was a healthy competition amongst the participants as they were marked on the basis of the content & animation of PPT and their presentation skills. Following students bagged the top three positions: Name Class Position Mahima Kalra IX C I Nisha IX C II Taruna VIII A II Nikita IX B III 24.08.2011 – ‘Creation from Clay’ To make learning a delightful activity, leading to endless vistas of wonder, discovery and expression of talent through Club – Exotica – Queen’s Valley School organized a workshop on ‘Clay Modelling’ on 24.08.2011in the school Art Room. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Hema from the Pidilite Group for classes VIII to X. This was the perfect platform for the creative minds of the queens to meet their colourful desires and fantasy, and to inculcate in them the appreciation of art and craft. The motive of the workshop was to stimulate the imagination of the queens and enable them to give it a better shape. The workshop enhanced their hand – eye co-ordination, colour recognition, fine motor skills and problem solving skills. Before getting into the basic clay modeling, the queens were briefed as to how to use the ‘shilpkar’ clay, talcum powder and decorative material to make something innovative such as hair pins, bangles, brooch etc and a demonstration was also given explaining the several intricacies involved. Queens were then asked to create and depict their own ideas based on their imaginative ability. Soon, every student took off – creating their own little masterpieces using clay. They moulded the clay and prepared some marvellous and beautiful objects. 24.08.2011 – Magic of Science To spark and nurture the spirit of discovery in our little queens a fabulous science magic show was organized on day – 2 of the Science Week held in the school. Students from class III to class X participated with full enthusiasm and scientific fervour. Every queen who performed felt like a magician but the magic here was really science at play. The little magicians enthralled the audience with their magic tricks based on science where mystery and fun both went together. The tricks were based on scientific concepts such as air pressure, capillary action, density, laws of motion, surface tension, ignition temperature, electrostatic force and many more. Some of the tricks which left the audience amazed and wondering were – the floating egg, pepper scatter, candle flame under water, gravity free water, invisible ink, flyaway hair and the dancing raisins. The show was extremely enjoyable and a true learning experience for everyone where our little queens learnt new tricks and discovered that “Science makes Magic“. Category 1 – Classes III to VI Name Class Position Asmit Kaur III D I Alankriti IV B II Hetvi III B III Category 2 – Classes VII to X Name Class Position Garima Godara IX A I Nishita Shibu X A II Indira Dasan VIII A III 23.08.2011 – Photography Competition: VIII - X “We do not see Nature with our eyes but with our understandings and our heart” The same enthusiasm was visible through the corridors of QVS where the queens turned photographers capturing unique and beautiful images around them. The students were sent to the school playground and the beautiful gardens of QVS. They clicked amazing photographs of nature and added their own creativity to them. These unique pictures were displayed were displayed in the school. The winners are : Name Class Position Simran Sharma X A I Indira Dasan VII A II Rati IX C III 23.08.11 – Queens shine at the Inter House Quiz To test the knowledge of the students regarding scientific concepts and recent scientific findings and events, Queen’s Valley School organized an inter house science quiz “Science Maestro” on the inaugural day of the science week – 23.08.11. The quiz was conducted to inculcate scientific temper in the students and to create awareness and sensitivity towards their environment. The quiz was a diagnostic evaluation of the students regarding their basic knowledge about the three streams of Science – Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Our queens took on the quiz master’s challenge with great enthusiasm and came out with flying colours. The students were grouped in the following categories: III to V – Category I VI to VIII – Category II IX & X – Category III The winners in their respective categories: Category Name Category I Ritwika, Rashmi, Kavya Category II Dhwani, Sahmbhavi, Aradhya Category III Nikita Jha, Ashima The sheer stamina and the depth of knowledge of these young competitors was fascinating and awe inspiring. Overall, the queens of QVS put up an impressive show. 20.08.2011 – No Man’s Land – A Slow Learner When a child is conceived, parents begin forming a set of expectations about who that child will become among these is the belief that the child will be bright and that she/he will be able to hold her/his own in school and society. Not every child meets these expectations. About 22 or 23 percent of the population falls into a range that educators label low average or borderline. This means that the child will not learn as easily or as well as his peers. Without parental and educational support, the slow learner experiences high levels of frustration and discouragement. So to make teachers aware of this problem a workshop on the topic – The Slow Learner – No Man’s Land was conducted by the school Counsellor Ms. Malhan on 20.08.2011, where all the characteristic of the child, Academic remediation, required amount of support from family were discussed. Only through appropriate evaluations can slow leaner be identified as having lower intellectual capacity. While there is no cure for lowered intellectual capacity the child can be made to learn compensatory skills that will assist him/her in future endeavours. Modifying Curriculum and expectation for the learner, peer facilitator, time management, accept her best effort, allow extra time for her to complete the task, and most importantly keeping the doors of communication always open, are some of the ways of helping slow learners. The workshop included certain activities which were conducted to understand a slow learner and the way we can deal with them in a positive manner. 19.08.2011 – Things We Should Know Ready to have a heart to heart talk with your daughter about the special days of the month. We at Queen’s Valley School believe in preparing our students for all the changes in them. Since puberty won’t wait for any preparedness, the school organized a workshop on the topic ”Puberty In Girls” which was conducted by the school counsellor Ms. Malhan. The workshop was a visual experience that aimed to help girls discuss puberty and touched the topics like – the onset of the monthly cycle, having your periods, what to do when not at home, the myths related with it , body safety, personal space, hygiene and developing a positive feeling about the changes in one’s body. To aid the presentation, related visuals were a part of the discussion. Confusion on why or what to do with these changes was cleared. Students also came up with their doubts which were cleared with approximate justification. The workshop was a success and left a positive impact on the queens. 17.08.2011 – Deck and Depict Competition A Deck and Depict Inter house Competition for Classes VI, VII and VIII was held on the 17.08.11 at Queen’s Valley School, which brought out the various hues of creativity and versatility of the students. There were students decked up as a pen, a school bag, a one rupee coin, a story book, a tree, the sun, a laptop, the Indian constitution, a radio etc. They all depicted themselves very well in an interesting, informative and entertaining manner. The sun gave a lot of important information about itself. But the one rupee coin was seen shedding tears on its lost glory and its plight of not being accepted by even beggars these days. The Indian constitution talked about its father, its birth and its importance in our lives. All the houses participated enthusiastically with appropriate props. The judges had a tough time deciding on the winners. Result: Name House Position Bhumika Truth I Paridhi Sohal Courage II Ishita Rana Courage III 12.08.2011 – Be A Leader : Fancy Dress Competition The month of August rekindles the patriotic fervor in each Indian. The corridors of Queen’s Valley Junior School reverberated with this patriotic fervor on 12th of August 2011. The event was “Be a Leader – Fancy Dress Competition.” Competitions can be success only with the support of the parents. This support was evident through the excellent costumes and performance of the Queens. The response to the competition was heartwarming. The choice of leaders for the competition showed that the Queens are connected with our freedom struggle. The Subhash Chandra Bose was truly inspiring with his fiery speech. The daring Jhansi Ki Rani, Chacha Nehru and Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi were all brought to life. The brave Mangal Pandey stood out due to the excellent costume complete with chains and injury marks! The enthusiastic participants of Pre Nursery spoke with great confidence and gusto while enacting our freedom fighters. Result : Pre Nursery Name Position Avni Nagesh I Rhea II Jhaanvi III Result : Pre School Name Section Position Pratishtha Yadav Snow-white I Rishima Khare Angelina I Garima Zalpuri Rapunzel II Vaachi Goel Jasmine II Hargun Angelina III Result : Pre Primary Name Section Position Alakshaya Alice I Bhoomi Gaba Mermaidia II Riya Bhalla Tinkerbell III Ridhi Saini Tinkerbell III 11.08.11 – Independence Day Celebration “Freedom is our nature as only with freedom can joy, generosity and other human values blossom.” Commemorating the day India attained freedom, the young queens of Queen’s Valley School too celebrated the 65th independence Day by presenting a colourful rhythmic patriotic show in the school premises based on the theme – ‘Bharat Anokha Raag Hai’ – Incredible India on 11.08.11. To grace and mark the commencement of the programme, the guests of honour were our Chairman Mr. S.K. Sachdeva. The special occasion exhibited India’s cultural multiplicity and portrayed emblematically two different ‘Indias’ the one symbolizing liberated India i.e. free from foreign rule, clutches of corruption, greed and other vices and the other India which is struggling to free herself and become independent from oppression and other problems. The school wore a festive look with beautiful banners, colourful charts, posters flags etc. The programme began with the unfurling of the National flag and the National anthem which was sung with a great deal of national fervour to pay respect to the flag and to uphold the sovereignty of our country. After the flag hoisting ceremony, emphatic speech was made by our chairman Mr. S.K. Sachdeva who conveyed the real motive behind celebration of such festivals and made us understand the importance of freedom and its essence in life. The function was a medley of unique performances showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of our country. It opened with the scintillating performance by the orchestra which invoked the blessings of the motherland through the song “I will be stronger….” It was then followed with the queens who looked impeccable in colourful dresses and gave fabulous dance performances on contemporary, classical and folk songs. This filled the entire atmosphere with patriotic fervor and left the audience spell-bound. Also, the queens enthralled everyone by exhibiting their excellence in physical skills through ribbon drill, aerobics and gymnastics. The highlight of the celebration was the release of the balloons which dotted Delhi’s skyline, symbolizing advancement and which appeared to direct all to a path which is glorious and dispersed the narrowness of minds. The occasion ended with a festive fervor and spirits soaring high. (Part-I) (Part-II) (Part-III) (Part-IV)         06.08.2011 – Screening of “Gifted Hands” - The Ben Carson Story “Nothing is impossible if you trust in God. He, the almighty will never fail you.” Nothing is impossible if you trust in God. He, the almighty will never fail you. Have confidence in your dreams and you can achieve anything. That’s what the movie “Gifted Hands – The Ben Carson Story” told us and it is indeed a very good inspiration we can live by. An amazing story about life’s ups and downs proves that you can accomplish anything once you set your mind on it. It’s about a frustrated young boy with problems at school and how he overcame the obstacles in his life to become a world renowned neurosurgeon. The movie was especially screened for the staff members. We as educators need to recognize the ability and caliber of each individual at a tender age and mould them accordingly to turn them into achievers in their respective areas of interest. 06.08.11 – Positive Body Language and Social Graces Ever wondered about how we stand? How aggressive or non – threatening are our gestures? How do our eyes, hair, clothes look? Confident or nervous, tired or awake? Body language is all the non-verbal communication we make, both consciously or unconsciously. Becoming sensitive to the clues of body language can help teachers to communicate more effectively with students. With the same thought in mind, Queens Valley School recently organized a workshop for its teacher’s on the topic ‘Positive Body language and Social Graces.’ Conducted by Ms. Ira Sehgal, an eminent personality of this field, teachers were asked to brainstorm the qualities they adored in their teachers’. Things like ‘content knowledge’, innovative techniques for teaching’, ‘voice modulation’, ‘problem solver’, ‘polite’ came up. It was then discussed that how at times students act as mirrors, they emulate what they see. The main learning that came out of this workshop is the way we talk, the way we walk becomes a part of our persona. For instance, tall and erect posture communicates energy and purpose whereas slouched shoulders or hunched back implies tired or lacking in energy. Thus, if used effectively, body language can become a key to understand the behaviour of large group of students. With little changes in our body language and gestures we can leave a positive impression on students. Each gesture is like a word and one word may have several different meanings. Our work as teachers is not only to identify that gesture but also to unfold its deep layered meaning. 30.07.2011 - ‘Walking in the shoes of Learning Disability’ A workshop on the topic ‘walking in the shoes of Learning Disability’ was conducted by the school counselor Dr. Neha Malhan on 30.07.11. The aim of the workshop was to help the teachers to become aware of various learning disabilities, the myths and the solutions. The workshop began with a writing activity where the teachers were made to copy down gibberish. The catch was that they had to write with the opposite hand to the one they usually use. This helped the teachers to understand the challenges that a child with learning disability faces. It helped to empathize with such children. The workshop highlighted the different types of learning disorders such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia, through the use of PPTs various handwriting samples, Mathematics sums and other written work the counselor brought out the ways in which learning disabilities can be identified. According to her there has been an increase in the number of learning disability cases. Gender bias is evident here as more number of boys with the learning disorders are reported than girls. The myth that there is no cure was also busted by the counselor. The care and management is possible due to early identification. The workshop also highlighted the muscle strengthening exercises which help in better hand-eye co-ordination. The workshop was instrumental in raising awareness among the teachers about Learning Disabilities and also how to equip themselves for better handling of such issues. hemania in Art’, ‘ Environment Quiz’ , ‘ Best out of Waste’, ‘ Poster – making Competition’, to celebration of Earth Day, and ‘Fabric - T shirt painting competition’. 27.07.2011 – Poem Recitation Competition “Poetry is the essence of Literature” Poetry has the power of descending one to far away lands based on pure imagination. To develop appreciation of poetry among students, a Recitation Competition was held at QVS for classes I & II on 27.07.2011. The theme was ‘Environment’. The students participated with great enthusiasm and zeal. The competition was judged on the basis of overall presentation, introduction, intonation and diction. Some of the poems mesmerized the judges. The winners are: Name Class Position Laavanya II Cherry Berry I Harnoor Kaur II Cherry Berry I Aakanksha Dangri II Raspberry II Prothoma Deb II Mulberry II Rishika Bandyopadhyay II Raspberry III Pratishtha Shukla II Strawberry III Name Class Position Aisha Shoeb I Tulip I Anima Gengle I Marigold I Prachi Dahiya I Lavender II Archi Chauhan I Lavender II Divsheen Kaur I Lavender III Piyavi I Lily III 25.07.2011 – Solo Song Competition “On the wings of music we float in the air, mesmerized by the sounds resounding in the air .” Our little Queens never fail to surprise us. All of them came prepared with beautiful songs. The cultural corridors of Queens’s Valley resounded with the sounds of “Chun chun karti aayi chirya”, “Dadi amma dadi amma maan jao”, “Lakdi ki kaathi”... The audiences were spell bound by the shifting moods which took us from grandma’s lap to Bharatmata and back again to the lap of nature with “Titli udi...” This musical extravaganza got full expression through the Queens, who came dressed up as the character of the song, along with appropriate properties to depict the mood. The Patriotic fervour was displayed with songs like- “Saare jahan se achha ”, “Vandematram”, “We shall overcome” and many more. Our little princesses of Pre-Nursery sang devotional songs and some famous English numbers. The Lil’l champs of the solo-song competition as identified by the Adjucator were: Pre Nursery: Class Name Position Thumbelina Vaishnavi I Thumbelina Khanak II Thumbelina Kritika III Pre School: Class Name Position Rapunzel Rajull I Snow-white Aadya Charan II Jasmine Vaachi Goel III Angelina Rapunzel Angel Preet Dhriti Special Prize for good Performance Pre Primary: Class Name Position Alice Yuvica Bhargav I Tinkerbell Riya Bhalla II Cinderella Swastika II Mermaidia Gaurvi Bhalla III Mermaidia Charvi Chhabra III 23.07.2011– My Imaginative Impressions “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” - George Smith Patton An amazing confluence of creativity and colours was witnessed during the exhibition ‘My imaginative impressions’ when queens from classes III to X displayed their art and craft projects which they worked on during the summer vacation. The display was wonderfully grouped according to classes under sections - ‘Art’ and ‘Craft’ and was organized on 23.07.2011. The exhibition gave an opportunity to parents to enjoy this spectacular show where the streams of imagination and thought provoking ideas were beautifully merged. The proud parents of our queens were enthralled to see the kind of work being done and displayed by their own children. The exhibition varied from ‘Madhubani’, a style of Indian painting practiced in Mithila region from Bihar to posters on contemporary issues such as ‘literacy’ and ‘ecological problems.’ Wax and gel candles were also displayed along with textile printing design, clip – clitters, abstract painting, tambourines and so on. In addition to all of this, our queens showed us how to make the ‘best out of waste.’ Thus by doing so, they not only utilized the waste products but also suggested ways to conserve our mother earth, who is running out of her natural resources. It would not be wrong to say that yet again with the phenomenal show of tremendous talent; our queens revived the essence of being queens. 23.07.2011– Science Exhibition “Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls it adventure science.” - E.P. Hubble Science has become an indispensable part of our lives. Imagine a day in our lives sans scientific gadgets and equipments. Just think about the distance we will have to cover up walking, in case there are no vehicles, or worse, imagine no vaccines or cures for disease. As scientific advancement has become the need of the hour, Queen’s Valley organized a ‘Science Exhibition’ on 23.07.2011 and gave its Queens a brilliant stage to don the hat of scientists and showcase their vision of the future – a scientific future. Organised by the Scientifica Club, the exhibition was neatly divided according to the classes. While the Little Queens impressed our enthusiastic parents with models such as periscope, lever wheel barrow, pulley game and so on; the Queens from senior classes had everyone impressed with impeccable models on water harvesting, bio-gas plant, fire extinguisher, model of chloroplast, game of nerves and electric quiz board to name a few. Truly models made by the queens were a treat to watch, but more than that it made us all realize how science is constantly and consistently making our life comfortable and smooth. 19.07.2011 – Class IV Special Assembly Topic : Floods India faces environmental disasters on a regular basis. In order to prepare our queens to face such calamities with fortitude and courage we at Queen’s Valley School hold our class assemblies on environmental disasters. Carrying on with this series of our special assemblies, Class IV A conducted a special assembly on the topic – Floods. The aim of the assembly was to highlight the causes of frequent floods in India. The causes, prevention and precautions to be taken during floods were brought out through a small skit. The message given by the students of Class IV was - Prevent and Prepare. Prevent floods by planting more trees and prepare embankments wherever necessary. An energetic dance performance with the message of saving the world followed. The sheer enthusiasm and stamina of these young- princesses was fascinating and awe-inspiring. It was truly a wonderful class presentation and great teamwork. 13.07.2011 – SUDOKO STOREY COMPETITION Sudoku is a number game which enhances thinking skills and logical reasoning. QVS organized a “Sudoku Storey” competition for classes IV and V giving them an opportunity to upgrade their numerical skills. There were three levels in the competition. The first level was open to all the students. Selected candidates moved to the second and final round. The Winners are : Name Class Position Anshu Ahlawat IV C I Divyansha V C II Deepa Yadav IV D III 13.07.2011 – POEM RECITATION COMPETITION Poetry is the queens of all arts With this in mind a Recitation Competition ‘Page to Stage’ was organized for Classes VI to VIII on 13th July 2011. This competition was held to inculcate and develop the love for poetry among the queens. The response of the queens was extremely heartening. They recited the poems with excellent voice modulation, diction and expressions. The effort was really praiseworthy. The Results : Name Class Position Vertika Chaturvedi VI A I Riya VII B II Manaswini VIII C III 12.07.2011 – Show and Tell Competition “Step by step, as they progress, they show and tell. About concepts – Some old, Some new, Some common, Some few !” We learnt about the importance of a seed and the currency of a country when our lil Queens spoke enthusiastically in the Show and Tell competition, held in the school on 12 July 2011. These little buds enthralled everyone with their confident delivery of information. They came dressed in beautiful costumes and were carrying beautiful, creative and effective props. They spoke about their piggy banks, importance of trees, posting a letter in the long forgotten letter box, they told us how mobiles and telephones have brought everyone near and how they have changed our lives. Well done Queens, Keep it up! The initial round of the competition was held at interclass level and the selected students from each class moved up to the next level that is inter class level. The effort and show put up by our Lil Queens of Pre-Nursery was commendable. The result is as follows: Pre Nursery: Name Class Position Avni Nagesh Thumbelina I Khanak Thumbelina II Pre School: Name Class Position Angel Preet Kaur Angelina I Naina Dhingra Snowwhite II Rishima Khare Angelina III Pre Primary: Name Class Position Alakshya Khare Alice I Rhitoja Das Goldilocks II Charvi Chabbra Mermaidia III 12.07.2011 – Class V Special Assembly Topic : Urban Waste Urban lifestyle has led to an increase in waste material and it is fast becoming a serious environmental hazard. Unprocessed waste is dumped in large landfill sites which in turn act as breeding places for many diseases and germs which sooner or later cause epidemic and unending littering of the environment. To put a check on all this and for a clean and healthy environment, the girls of Queen’s Valley School conducted a special Assembly on the topic ‘Urban Waste’. In their quest for a better future the queens presented a skit which showcased the different ways and practices that can be followed so that we can reduce the amount of waste which is generated from a household and various factories. The girls put forward their suggestions and various solutions for better urban waste management. The assembly concluded with a beautiful dance sequence. 08.07.2011 – English Calligraphy Competition “Handwriting is an imprint of the self on the page. “ Dr. Rosemary Sassoon Hand writing reflects a person's character and beautiful handwriting is a gift. It also helps the children to improve their gross and fine motor skill and also improves their eye and hand coordination. Keeping this adage in mind the school organized an English Calligraphy Competition for the students of classes I and II on 08.07.2011. All the students tried to showcase the best of their handwriting. Some students wrote the perfect strokes of English alphabet in Marion Richardson script. The judgment was done on the basis of good hand writing, accurate script and correct spellings. The writing queens were : Name Class Position Mansi Solanki I Marigold I Prachi Dahiya I Lavender II Jiya Negi I Tulip II Aaisha Shoeb I Tulip III Name Class Position Shweta II Huckleberry I Prajna Gon II Mulberry I Tanisha Shibu II Mulberry II Aakanksha Dangri II Raspberry II Mimangsha K Bhuyan II Huckleberry III 07.07.2011 – Class IV Special Assembly Topic : Volcanoes A volcano is a landform (usually a mountain) where molten rock erupts through the surface of the earth. The eruptions which take place can be explosive expelling lava, rocks and ash into the air. A large eruption can be extremely dangerous for people living near a volcano. In order to discover more about the volcanic activity the students of Queens’s Valley School conducted a special assembly on the topic “volcanoes” Through this assembly they made the students aware, about the power and destructive effects of a volcanic eruption. The queens of the VI-B presented a small skit in which they dramatized the various effects of a volcano. They showcased the steps that can be taken to present any mishap in case of a volcanic eruption. The skit was followed by an enthusiastic dance performance. The audience was highly appreciative of the effort put in by the students of Class VI –B. 06.07.2011 – BEST OUT OF WASTE ‘BEST OUT OF WASTE’ competition was held for Classes VI to VIII to spread awareness among the Queens and through them to the society at large that “WASTE IS NOT WASTE”. Many beautiful and useful things can be created out of it. It is the need of the hour that we take charge and reduce waste wherever we can. Such competitions help in raising awareness about renewal and reusage of the resources. Our queens participated with great enthusiasm in the competition and created many beautiful, useful and practical things from waste. It was an excellent display of talent and creativity by the queens. The Results: Name Class Position Charvi Batra VI A I Plasha VI A II Prachi Rana VII A III Gunika Jain VII A IV 30.04.2011– R4: Eco Club In action with the Queens The innovative inventions, advancements in technology and the success that we as citizens of India are proud of, regarding the arena of science has only taken a toll on the environment in the form of climatic changes, changing water levels in seas and underground reserves, heavy snowfall and many more. It is high time that we put in our concerted effort as this planet Earth belongs to us and it is not only our duty but also our need to do everything in our ability to set it right. Each small step and every small action will count in the big scenario and will bring about the necessary difference we need. In regard to the same, Queen’s Valley School took the initiative and embarked on an idea to stimulate environmental awareness and preach respect for Mother Earth among its queens through the celebration of “ECO WEEK” from 11th Apr to 24th Apr 2011. As part of its continuing involvement with the environmental issues, the eco club of our school went ahead with its mission and with a view to actually take causative action and provide visionary solutions regarding protection and conservation of the environment which would ensure all nations and people at large to enjoy a safe and more prosperous future. There was plethora of activities during the week long celebration where the queens pledged to save and work for the environment. It included some learning, some fun and some action. From the little princess in the pre-nursery to young queens of class X, the mission was made much easier by following the school’s spiral approach to all endeavours – by doing age appropriate activities at every level, to serve a common cause. The activities ranged from opening with the ‘Colouring Competition’, ‘ Mathemania in Art’, ‘ Environment Quiz’ , ‘ Best out of Waste’, ‘ Poster – making Competition’, to celebration of Earth Day, and ‘Fabric – T shirt painting competition’. 21.04.2011: Eco expressions on Fabric Queens of classes VIIIth to Xth participated in the Fabric T-shirt painting competition which was held on April 21st, 2011.They contributed to highlight the idea about the conservation and preservation of environment through fabric painting on t-shirts. They marked to display their own view about the Mother Earth and thereby create numerous slogans of awareness in regard in regard to the same. The queens who won the competition were: Class VIII: Position Name Class I Mahima VIII A II Sapna VIII C III Malvika VIII A Class IX: Position Name Class I Abhilasha IX B II Shreya Gaur IX A III Arpita IX B Class X: Position Name Class I Jigyasa X B II RIshu X A III Divya IX A 21.04.2011: Earth Day Celebration Earth Day was celebrated at Queens Valley School through a special assembly by the students Class II ( Blue berry). They performed a really motivating skit or the theme of ‘Save Earth and dedicated the entire assembly in making students aware about the changing condition of our planet Earth and how we all can save Earth from the clutches of disastrous calamities. The young queens announced themselves to be the saviours of the earth. We hope that the contribution, sensitization, enthusiasm and awareness generated by our young queens would encourage others as well to work for the betterment of the environment and thereby create a more environment – friendly world. 20.04.2011: Go Green……… A Green Flare Initiative Keeping with the global ‘green’ trend, the queens of QVS put forth one more step towards environmental awareness by participating in the Environmental Awareness Test in Green Flare – 2011, a national level summit being organised by “ Shashwat Prayas’’ at Dr K.N Modi Foundation, Modinagar, Ghaziabad. The First level held on 20th April 2011, opened the door to enquiry and learning about environment and climate change Eight girls form class VIth to IXth were selected for the second level of the test held at K.N Modi Engineering College, Gaziabad on 24th Apr 2011. The participants were: Name Class Avni Singh IX B Indira Dasan VIII A Nitika Yadav VIII B Paragi Neema VIII B Deepanshi Shokeen VIII C Gunika Jain VII A Riya Gupta VII B Tarannum Khan VII B The participants appeared for the Environmental Awareness Test Level–2 and Riya Gupta of Class VII B bagged IIIrd position with prize money of ` 2500. The queens also visited the Environment Awareness exhibition held by the students as well as the industries engaged in developing eco-friendly products, renewable energy products and many more and pledged to undertake every possible action to save the ‘Mother Earth’. 20.04.2011: Poster Making Competition A relatively new way of making environmental cause popular and to enhance people’s attention and action, Queens of classes VIth and VIIth participated in Poster making Competition which was held on April 20th 2011. They depicted their talent creating eye opening posters related to the theme of ‘Saving Earth’. The winners of this competition were: Position Name Class I Chavvi VI C II Reema VII A III Riya Gupta VII B 19.04.2011: The R4 Quest – Reviving the Revolution In recognizing the importance and reviving the pledge to save the Mother Earth, Queens once again rolled up their sleeves and zestfully participated in Environment Quiz organized by the Science faculty of the school on 19th April 2011, in the Cultural Hall. The quiz served as a golden link in the chain of tireless efforts towards making our queens ‘Smart Environmental Shopper’ and followers of R4 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Re-leaf. The quiz comprised of vivid rounds of interest and information. A mid close encounters Pease House outscored the rest followed by Integrity House. Peace House: Position Name Class I Neha X B I Ashima X B I Tanya IX A Integrity House: Position Name Class II Pragya Thakur X A II Tanvi X A II Soumya IX A 19.04.2011: Best Out of Waste Young queens of classes III to V showcased their creativity and talent in the competition ‘Best out of Waste’ which was held on 19th April, 2011. They utilized waste materials like bangles, ice-cream sticks, waste paper, used cans and many more to make some thing useful. Their display of imagination and art was at its best. The winners of this competition were: Position Name Class I Saumya III D II Ishaani IV A III Jahnavi Mathur V A 18.04.2011 – On the threshold of success Talent Hunt (Pre Nursery to Class II) It is said that every individual is born with some natural ability. The prowess of elders in recognizing these abilities and thereafter harnessing them plays an important role in developing the young mind. For talents may do wonders for them if recognized and encouraged at the right time. For the first time ever we at QVS did that for our Li’l Queens of Pre nursery to class II. The event was organized with an idea to create a pool of talent and groom learners who show exceptional promise early at this tender age. The hunt brought out talented princesses in dance/music, drawing/painting, recitation/public speaking and sports etc. The girls were a bundle of energy, as they danced and sang into the hearts of all. Painting was another facet of the hunt and the colours that came upon the little canvases pleased one and all. The next hunt was to find natural leaders amongst our little queens by way of allowing them to recite and speak in front of an audience. The last discipline was the hunt for finding the best in sports. Queens in large numbers demonstrated their yoga and skating skills. But must say the queens were made to work hard to prove themselves as the shining stars of the school. Nurturing these talents of the little girls would be the need of tomorrow. It is for the parents and the teachers to take note of the natural abilities of the children and to further enhance these to produce gems for our country. The talent hunt was a success with us at QVS learning much more about the girls we have with us. The winners of the Talent Hunt are: Name Class Activity Rajul Bhatnagar Pre-school Rapunzel Public Speaking Shristhi Pre-school Snow white Public Speaking Angelpreet Pre-school Angelina Public Speaking Garima Zalpuri Pre-school Rapunzel Public Speaking Khushi Choudhary Pre-primary Goldilocks Public Speaking Chavvi Chhabra Pre primary Mermaidia Public Speaking Riya Bhalla Pre primary Tinker bell Dance Jahanvi Malhotra Pre primary Tinker bell Dance Siya Pre primary Goldilocks Dance Avishi Pre-school Angelina Dance Kriti Singhania Pre-school Rapunzel Dance Pranjal Parihar Pre-school Jasmine Drawing/Painting Anshika Thakur Pre primary Alice Drawing/Painting Riya Yadav Pre primary Tinker bell Drawing/Painting Divsheen Kaur I Lavender Playing Instrument Saanvi Dutta I Tulip Playing Instrument Anima Gengle I Marigold Public Speaking Shareen Sharma I Daffodil Dohe Jiya Singh I Daffodil Dance Sneha Sharma I Daisy Dance Navya Tyagi I Lavender Drawing/Painting Shobha Joshi II Huckleberry Dance Surabhi Ghosh II Strawberry Dance Yashika Sharma II Strawberry Dance Narayani Pathak II Mulberry Dance Prajna Gon II Mulberry Dance Tamanna Hooda II Blueberry Sports Mimangsha Bhuyan II Huckleberry Drawing/Painting Ritika II Strawberry Drawing/Painting 13.04.2011: “Mathemania in Art“ – by Ecofriendly Mathematical floor tattooing In pursuit of reviving a fading art form and tradition – Rangoli, the Queens participated in Rangoli Competition which was held on April 13, 2011. It was an inter-house competition in which students from different houses – Courage, Truth , Peace and Integrity and classes IX and X participated. The theme of the competition was to create ‘Geometric Shapes’ using eco- friendly colours. By afternoon, the students completely transformed the place into a large canvas reflecting colourful creations and detailed designs of various shapes, sizes and colours. All the rangolis looked very beautiful showcasing the group effort by the QVS queens. The winner of the competition was Courage House followed by the Truth House. Courage House: Position Name Class I Ishita X A I Prerna X B I Shrishti IX A I Shivani IX B I Veronica IX B Position Name Class II Anushika X A II Chetna X A II Jigyasa X B II Vaishnavi IX A II Vaishali IX B 13.04.2011 – In pursuit of reviving the fading art (Classes IX & X) A fading art form in some parts of country become a common sight in Queen’s Valley School, as rangoli creation which was considered as art tradition passed on from one generation to another. Rangoli as a term refers to the traditional decorative designs whose purpose is decoration and which is thought to bring good luck. It is a symbol of religious and cultural beliefs and forms an important part of the spiritual process. Reviving this tradition and art form was attempted by Queen’s Valley School through a ‘Rangoli Competition’ which was held on 13th April, 2011. It was an inter-house competition in which students from different houses – Courage, Truth, Peace and Integrity and classes IX and X participated. The theme of the competition was to create ‘Geometric Shapes’ using environment friendly colours. In the afternoon, the students completely transformed the place into a large canvas reflecting colourful creations and detailed designs of various shapes, sizes and colours. All the rangolis looked very beautiful showcasing the group efforts by the students, the celebration of the Indian culture through their innovative creation. When the results were announced, the Courage house turned out to be the show stealers with the participants namely Prerna, Shivani, Veronika, Shrishty and Nishita as winners. Hence, the students of the Queen’s Valley School altogether put up an impressive show. 13.04.2011 – Queen’s Valley on a Talent Hunt (Classes III to X) Every one of us wants our children to be no less than super kid. To be the ones who stand first in all fields of life, be it academics or extra-curricular activities like painting, dance, theatre or sports. But we often miss out the fact that one of their many talents may do wonders for them if recognized and encouraged at the right time. It was the first time ever that Queen’s Valley School embarked on such an idea to create a pool of talent and groom learners who show exceptional promise early enough to maximize it. It was conceived with a vision to inculcate in its queens the spirit of healthy competition, sportsmanship and to bring about wholesome development of their personality. It was held on 13.04.11 for classes III to X, to discover the hidden talent fit for the various activity clubs – ‘Lingua’, ‘Good-house keeping’, ‘Mathemania’, Scienrifica, ‘Exotica’, ‘Rhythm’, ‘Footloose’, ‘Quest’, ‘Gymkhana’ and ‘Persona’. Regarding ‘Lingua’, students talent was recognized through their reading and pronunciation skills, for ‘Good House Keeping’ they had to use their creativity and imagination and with simple twists and turns with newspaper innovate something new and for ‘Mathemania’, they were tested on their ability to solve mathematical problems. As per the child’s capability the students were then provided with their respective clubs. We hope that this idea gave them the necessary passion and drive, a serious change to show promise and opportunity to excel and be the part of the club they wished for, so that we could nurture their talent and innate abilities by channelizing it properly over long term and secure their future. 11.04.2011: “ Let’s make each day Earth Day’’- by adding a ittle colour to the wilting EARTH. To thank our Mother Earth for all the things she has generously given to us irrespective of colour, creed or caste and to create awareness to save our planet Earth from the clutches of pollution, over little princess of classes Pre –Nursery to IInd at QVS expressed their concern by participating in the ‘Colouring Competition’ which was held on April 11, 2011 with the theme of ‘Save Earth, Go Green’. This competition not only gave them a platform to express themselves but also enhanced their knowledge about the prevailing social-global issues. The winners of the competition were: Pre Nursery: Position Name Class I Anoushka Sirohi Thumbelina II Khanak Thumbelina III Kritika Satija Thumbelina Pre School: Position Name Class I Tanisi Jalan Angelina II Pranjal Parihar Jasmine III Shivanshi Bhardwaj Rapunzel Pre Primary: Position Name Class I Aashna Barnabas Mermaidia II Alexandrine Goldilocks III Arnika Solanki Cinderella Class I: Position Name Class I Sanskriti Lily II Ruchika Prasad Tulip III Mahika Singh Lavender Class II: Position Name Class I Yashasvi Raspberry II Shalu Blueberry III Mimangsha Huckleberry 11.04.2011 – A FEATHERED BUDDY VISITS QUEEN’S VALLEY SCHOOL Oh yeah! A new visitor, not unexpected but a different one this time visited the Queen’s Valley School. A male koyal flew into the school premises during day time. This bird was injured and was lying on the ground. The students as well as the school staff noticed this and they immediately took steps to help their feathered friend. The male koyal was taken to the science lab where it was taken care of. All the queens got a chance to meet their new guest. They all had a great time seeing the bird, which can rarely be seen nowadays. The school immediately informed the Fauna Police, an NGO created by college students working to protect the species of animals which are endangered. They are also operating to help the injured birds and animals by taking them to a veterinary hospital or clinic where they are treated and nurtured. Once the creature recovers and becomes hale and hearty, they are either taken to the national parks, bird sanctuaries or left in the jungle to live a life full of freedom. The Fauna Police is indeed doing an admirable deed because we need to take every possible measure to conserve our natural vegetation and wildlife. Such NGO’s always get a huge pat on the back! The school has also done a great work by helping a creature might have lost its way and its family. This is a pure example of true saviours of our planet. This measure is an ideal one that should be undertaken by schools because it helps the students to understand the importance of conserving the flora and fauna. This would help them in the future too. Every school child should take steps to help any animal or bird which becomes a victim of such mishap. The list of endangered species is growing alarmingly and has become a major cause of concern to our natural habitat. We have to take suitable measures to protect our wildlife and preserve this god gifted natural beauty. Show enthusiasm by motivating and encouraging others to gain knowledge and learn about our nature, enjoy our wildlife and tell them the importance of conserving it. There are numerous organizations operating to protect endangered animals and their habitats. We can look for such organizations on the net and be a part of such clubs. Just try it! You’ll feel glad and a feeling of heroism will develop as you have proved yourself as a true savior of the planet. Queen’s Valley School did its bit and surely helped Mother Nature. Three cheers to the school! 26.03.11 – Parents Orientation Program Putting a child into a new school or sending her out of the cozy environment of the house can cause much anxiety in the heart of parents and could be quite a challenge for the children because of all the unknowns. In regard to the above, Queen’s Valley School took the initiative and made an effort to orient the parents about the school through the Parents’ Orientation Program which was held on 26th March 2011 in the School Cultural Hall. It provided a framework which depicted a complete realm of the life of the school right from the academic to school activities. Dr. Aruna Broota, a renowned child psychologist consented to be the chief guest and enlightened parents on ‘Positive Parenting’. The program began with the first session with a welcome address by the Vice Principal Dr. Namita Sharma and the words of wisdom and assurance for the parents by Vice Chairman Mr. Anil Sachdeva. Their thoughtful words served as a foundation and familiarized the audience with the school and how the school is a reflection of high standards of educational values both qualitatively and quantitatively. It was followed by an enlightening presentation on the administrative, academic as well as infrastructural working and development of the school which gave an overview of the school and its working to parents. Then a skit titled ‘Every Child is Unique’ was showcased by the teachers. It laid emphasis on the individuality and distinctiveness of every child and tailored parents to reflect on the same and thereby appreciate the uniqueness of their child. Later on Dr. Aruna Broota guided the audience on ‘Positive Parenting’ and encouraged active participation from the audience. She enlightened parents about child psychology, different phases of development of a child etc. and gave her views as to how to acclimate children to new surroundings and to prepare them to take on a new world of academic challenges. The session and the program culminated on satisfactory note where in parents moved out with an overwhelming amount of information in hand. 15.03.11 : Graduation Ceremony A kindergarten is a cradle that nurtures young minds and goads them to learn to embrace this beautiful world on their own. For it is here that the child takes the first steps, perhaps baby steps towards learning. The time spent at the kindergarten could thus be termed as one akin to laying the foundation for a child. As the child nears the end of the kindergarten term the child is now ready and confident to start the journey towards becoming an independent and a better person. The kindergarten queens at QVS completed their tryst with the kindergarten this month on 15.03.11 and were aptly felicitated by the school by organizing a graduation ceremony for them. The queens turned out smartly dressed for the occasion attired in their graduation coats with matching hats. To make the day special for Li’l queens the girls of class I offered prayers to the almighty God followed by a power packed performance on the foot tapping beats of ‘Masti ki Pathshala’. Our overwhelmed Li’l Queens reciprocated their feelings with a peppy dance performance too. The moment of great pride for the Vice Principal and the teachers was when their princesses accepted their graduate certificate displaying happiness all over. The end of the ceremony was equally interesting. It was the time to throw the caps high up in the air and get into the spirit of moving ahead in life. A total of 150 queens graduated from the kindergarten to the primary. Coming April all of them would walk into a new world with “New Dreams! New Hopes! And New Faith!” 09.03.11 : Workshop on Oral Health ‘Be fresh, be clean – your teeth should be the freshest thing they have seen! Taking oral care by the child at a young age is an investment in his/her health that will pay lifelong dividends. The best time to inculcate healthy oral habits is when they are young. A workshop on ‘Oral health for children’ was conducted by the science teacher, Ms. Neha kumari, and the Medical supervisor Ms. Veena Johnson. A movie ‘Batuni and Dentist' alongwith a power point presentation was shown to make children understand that oral health is something to be valued. The movie revolved around a boy named, Batuni, who only brushed his teeth in the morning and rinsed his mouth with water at night. Another vital character, little dentist, tells him about the importance of brushing teeth at night. Students were made aware of the importance of healthy teeth, selection of toothbrush, techniques of brushing, invention of toothpaste and dental terminologies (i.e cavity, floss, plaque) students were excited and gave careful consideration to the things taught. The workshop ended with an interactive session where children introspected and got their queries answered. Passing on good oral habits to our li’l queens and answering the inquisitive minds was immensely satisfying. 23.02.11: Visit to National Institute of Malaria Research "Seeing is believing and believing is essential for action." Delhi recently underwent a painful phase of vector borne diseases like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya. The cause was single – mosquito. Our Queens visit to the National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Sector 8, Dwarka proved to be a enormously informative and effective in creating an awareness among the girls for equipping their surroundings to fight these diseases. NIMR is one of the primary institutes in the network of well developed laboratories in Delhi carrying out research on all aspects of mosquito borne diseases like Malaria. Dr. M. S Malhotra (Deputy Director, NIMR) acted as a true mentor throughout the excursion and guided the students about each and every level of research undertaken at the institute. The visit commenced with an interactive session wherein vivid facts were discussed and a great deal of queries by the students was answered. Students not only bagged a chance to have a microscopic view of different stages of life of a mosquito but also peeped into its life stages (under research) in their insectaries. Dr. Adak, an eminent in house scientist involved in the research held out a plethora of information displaying a lot of concern towards creating awareness among young generation for effective dissemination of control measures among citizens. Our queens were fascinated by the facts presented to them and pledged to undertake every possible action to prevent mosquito breeding in their surrounding. They discovered that they learnt a vital lesson of their syllabus as well as healthy life. 28.02.11 : National Science Day Scientific advancement in today’s world has enabled us to achieve the unthinkable. Who would have ever thought a hundred years ago that we could reach each other at the blink of an eye lid via high speed connectivity? Yes, science today has touched each facet of our lives. Each year 28th February is observed as the National Science Day. In our endevour to make our queens aware of the marvels that surround us QVS organized various activities which included a visit to the National Malaria Research Centre in Dwarka by the queens of senior school. They also showcased their talents through some science projects which they had worked on with the guidance of their parents and teachers. On the Junior front the show stealers were the lovely Queens of Class II Raspberry who introduced the phenomenon of global warming, its problems and solutions. All this was aptly presented in the form of a skit. They conveyed the message “if we really want to reach the sun, moon and stars, perhaps we need to involve them a little more in our lives.” Scientific innovations over the years have made our world a better place and to preserve this we need to adopt the 4Rs – Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Releaf was yet another important message delivered by our young queens. The wisdom of living in an organic fashion has been an integral part of our traditional knowledge and heritage. All this was evident through the scientific activities conducted at school on the occasion of the National Science Day. 10.02.11: Seeking Holy Blessings…! QVS firmly believes in cultivating the moral values and sound character in its queens. We at QVS fulfill our social responsibilities and prepare good and responsible citizens for future. A true education not only builds a strong foundation for tomorrow but also prepares a platform for learning from yester years. To inculcate this moral of respecting ones elders and the departed loved ones QVS organised a special assembly on 10.02.11 to pay homage to the eldest and the most respected member of the Managing Committee, Late Smt. Phoolan Wanti Sachdeva, who left this World for her heavenly abode two years back. Two minutes of silence was observed wherein every member of the school prayed for the noble departed soul and remembered her great deeds and sacrifices. Blessings from our older generations are always sought after as they strengthen us and illuminate our path to progress. May the departed soul shower her blessings on us! 08.02.11 : Basant Panchmi & Saraswati Pooja Change in weather around this time of the year marks the arrival of spring, bringing along the dawn of a new beginning in our land of varied culture in the from of Basant Panchmi. This festival is symbolised by the colour yellow. The colour that brings an automatic glow to the surrounding. This very glow eminated from the young queens of class II Strawberry who were appropriately clad in yellow during their special assembly. The morning prayers were followed by a ballet depicting the essence of the Saraswati Puja from Bengal to the Punjabi spirit of fun and frolic of Basant Panchmi. Like always the queens once again managed to live up to the festive spirit by celebrating Basant Panchmi along with the whole school on this 8th day of February. 08.02.11 International Informatics Olympiad (IIO’10) “You must first be a believer, if you want to be an achiever” A confident child in today’s world has the ability to become an achiever. In an endeavor to empower the young minds with the knowledge of the modern information technology the Computer Literacy Foundation conducted an International Informatics Olympiad (iiO), 2010 to promote Computer Science education among the generation next. The achievements of our queens at QVS are reasons to celebrate, with a glow of happiness and pride their faces. Every point won pushes them to greater heights. We at QVS take immense pride in the laurels that our girls achieve and further motivate them to achieve higher heights. SCHOOL TOPPER OF iiO’10 LAAVANYA CLASS : I She has acquired the top position in the school by securing maximum marks (98) among all the participants. PRIZE WINNING STUDENT OF iiO’10 RASHMI DAHIYA CLASS : IV She has been awarded with an elegant pen for securing 22nd rank in Olympiad. Of all the queens who participated in the Olympiad the lucky ones will find their names given below : Name Class Class Rank Laavanya I 1 Mansi Solanki I 2 Kanishka Solanki I 3 Akshita II 1 Khushi Rana II 2 Divya Daftuar II 3 R K Nithya Shri III 1 Isshani Pandey III 2 Jiya Adhikari III 3 Rashmi Dahiya IV 1 Jahnavi Mathur IV 2 Meghna Rao V 1 Saumya Sanskriti V 2 Ishita Rana V 3 Archi Kumari VI 1 Vertika Rawat VI 2 Ashima Aggarwal VI 3 Indira Dasan VII 1 Aradhya Agnihotri VII 2 Tanya Kaushal VII 3 Ritu VIII 1 Nitya Khare VIII 2 Avni Singh VIII 3 07.02.11 : Science Symposium Hippocrates, the father of medicine, couldn’t be more right when he said that a wise man should consider that the health is the greatest of human blessings. With this message the queens of class IX organized a science symposium on the topic ‘WHY DO WE FALL ILL’ on 7th February 2011. The main objective was to promote scientific temperament among the students and to give them deeper awareness and insight into the world of hygiene, diseases and their cure. The students enacted small scenes wherein the role of microbes in causing diseases was portrayed effectively. An impressive power point presentation was prepared by the students which helped in reinforcing the important concepts and information. At the end the key points were summarized followed by a question and answer session. It was a good learning experience for the students which apart from creating awareness provided an opportunity for creative expression. The efforts of the queens were applauded and appreciated by all those present. Click here for Archives
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