Monday, 17th November, 2014

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GUEST SPEAKER IN GRADE FIVE – CARTOON ART!

O n 11th November, 2014, we had a guest speaker – Mr. Rohit, who is a freelance editorial cartoonist with ‘Tarun Bharat’. We invited him as part of our unit on art. His main lesson was

on the creative process and how to make artistic work and on the function of cartoons in art. He showed the students the process to create and even engaged them in cartoon drawing activities. At the end of the lesson, students were able to make characters based on the people in their immediate context. He was very efficient and the students really enjoyed having him around! – Ms Beth Atiavila

I drew a cartoon of Arjun! I didn’t even know I could create a cartoon that looked so much like someone!

Mr. Rohit was super friendly and so much fun to have in our class. He made me discover the artist in me!

– Sairaj Menon

I never really paid much thought to cartoon in newspapers, except for the funny ones. I learnt today

that cartoons can be a serious medium of communication. They can contain so much information.

I also now understand how and why some people are creative than others. Luckily we now know the

process of creativity. I had lots of fun! – Tia Shetty

PYP

GRADE FIVE TRIP TO TAO ART GALLERY

O n 10th November 2014, grade five students went to Tao art gallery as part of their “going

further” stage of their Unit of Inquiry cycle based on the topic, art as a form of expression. The

exhibition in place at that time was themed “Cricket” and was done by a British artist called Christina

Pierce. She welcomed us and took us around the gallery to take a look at her work. She told us that

she was inspired by her cricket playing son to do the collection about the sport. She also explained

her techniques, and creative processes. She answered all the questions the students had for her. At

the end of our tour, the gallery’s management gave the students candy and very ‘artsy’ bookmarks. It

was a very successful trip and a lot was learnt in the most fun way!

Ms. Beth – Grade 5 homeroom teacher

T he trip was absolute fun! We learnt so many things about creating art and were very lucky to

have a chance to meet the artist, Ms. Pierce. She was very friendly and answered all my many

questions! My favourite art work was the painting of Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest

cricket players ever!

- Uchita Sampat

W hen we went for the trip, I knew it would be fun but not as much fun as we really had! We

enjoyed the whole experience and even on our way, we saw a lot of artistic things. Designer

cars, buildings and even the sea link bridge that we went over. Art was all around us! The paintings at

Tao were especially nice because they were all about a sport we all love – cricket! I wish to be able to

express myself through art like Ms. Pierce did with her cricket paintings!

- Arjun Jain

PYP

FROM BROADWAY TO JAZZ

O n the 18th of October 2014, RBK international Academy hosted - ‘The Annual Western Music concert’ wherein all the grades from PYP, MYP and DP performed beautiful songs. Our western

Music teachers, Felix Hug and Sanjay Metri have worked very hard in making this event so very successful , by training our students in vocal as well as instrumental music . Children not only played the instruments but also gave their vocals like thorough professionals. The theme was ‘Broadway to Jazz’ where in songs were carefully selected covering different genres of music to bring about versatility.

Let us take a peek at the performances.

‘Dream is a wish your heart makes’

– Grade 7

MYP

‘A little nervousness backstage’ – Grade 6 ‘Benjamin Calypso’ – Grade 6

MYP

‘Let it go’ –Robert Lopez – Grade 8

‘Phantom of Opera’– Grade 9

‘summer nights

and Grease’

– Grade 10

M onths of rigorous hard work and determination helped the students put together a great show. Parents of all the students were enthusiastic and cheered all the way for all the

performances. Teachers took care of all the arrangements- from back stage to green rooms, attending every parent, till saying a goodbye after the concert ended. This concert would not have been possible without an amazing team work of Students, Parents, and Teachers. The house-keeping staff played a vital role in ensuring that everything was in place as per the requirements.

- Aaryan Gaur

Grade 8

MYP

HALLOWEEN -A student’s reflection

H alloween is an old festival originating back more than 2000 years is celebrated in a number

of countries on 31st October. The traditional focus of All Hallows' Eve revolves around the

theme of using humour and ridicule to confront the power of death.

On 7th November 2014, the French students celebrated Halloween. It was initiated and organized

by French Teachers- Ms. Rashmi and Ms. Shraddha.

The celebration at our school was quite interesting. The 6th and 7th graders dressed as different

characters and monsters including pirates and vampires. They went to different classes with a lot of

enthusiasm and trick or treated the teachers. Similarly, from 8th grade to DP, students dressed up

with masks of horrifying beasts and movie characters. It was exciting and amusing to see each

other’s costumes and identify them.

I was dressed up as Bart Simpson from the Simpsons. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would like

to thank my teachers for coming up with creative ideas, making a normal day at school extremely

wonderful.

- Pranav Lakhan Grade 8

MYP

SWACCHA BHARAT ABHIYAN; MY VIEW

I think Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan promoted by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, is really

important because it educates and inculcates habit of cleanliness in people. People now feel

ashamed of throwing garbage or urinating and spitting in public. This will lead to better sanitation

and hygienic conditions for people.

While I was sweeping with my school friends for Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan, I felt that it is a good job

to clean the country, which will be the first step towards becoming a developed country. I

now realized that the people who do this job for us should be treated with respect.

- Varun Billa

Grade 7B

MY REFLECTION

I nspired by our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi our school had organised a cleaning

campaign, which was a part of Community and Service (C&S). We had to clean roads near the

school. This event was optional so few students did not participate and I was glad to be one of the

participants. I was proud to be a part of this campaign which was started by our Prime Minister. We

were provided with hygienic equipments to clean, then we started our action. Our school took all

the precautions and safety measures for us. We being children showed our responsibility towards

our country. After this activity we can take actions towards the people who litter on the roads. We

also became more aware and conscious about cleanliness. After taking actions in school I would

like to implement this in my society and make people aware about cleanliness. My friends and I

happily and willingly participated in this cleaning event at school because we were contributing

something for a better and cleaner India. I specially think if all the citizens of India think like us

and contributed a little bit then nobody can stop India to be one of the cleanest countries in the

world.

- Khushi A. Parikh

Grade 6B

D ear Ma'am,

Today, on the 13th of November, our school participated in the Swachh Bharat Campaign. I

was excited when I heard we were joining Prime Minister Modi’s campaign against litter being

thrown on the on the roads. The students of grade 6, 7& 8 participated in this.

At 2:30 pm, we stepped out on the road outside our school and were handed disposable masks,

plastic gloves, and a broom. After our Management Representative, Arundhati Ma’am

demonstrated what to do, we all started sweeping the garbage to one side of the road. My friends

and I loved the fact that we could help Prime Minister Modi in his drive and I hope we can

continue with this.

We should all learn not to spit on the roads, litter, etc. One should always wait until one can find a

garbage bin and only then dispose it off. Another way to prevent garbage being thrown on the road

is that we should educate the hutment dwellers, beggars about the need to keep their surroundings

clean. After all, a ‘Clean Environment Is A Green Environment’.

-Varun Badrinarayan

Grade7A

MYP

T oday the 17th of November grades 6, 7 and 8 participated in the Prime Minister’s Swach Bharat

campaign. We were given a parent consent form which had to be submitted earliest by

Monday and latest by Wednesday. My grade was very happy after getting the form and all of them

wanted to come.

Today was the day we were waiting for it was the Swach Bharat campaign! I could feel the intensity

in the air we were just waiting for this activity. Our teacher Ms Swati brought us down grade wise.

The drive started with the students of grade 6 on the road near rear gate and then was followed by

the students of Grade 7 and 8 on the road near the other school gate.

Our Management Representative, Dr Arundhati Hoskeri made us wear the glove and a protective

mask to protect ourselves from dust and any possible infection. I was quite surprised when

Arundhati ma’am told us that many schools are participating in this drive in Mumbai but we were

the first school in Chembur area to do so. As I recall ma’am said “We are the pioneers.” And I also

agree with ma’am on that we all at RBKIA shall mean our slogan “Reach beyond Knowing.”

How Henry Ford said “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working

together is success.” so if we all work together India can become both clean and efficient!

-Aaditya Hari Nair

Grade 7A

SWACH BHARAT

O n 13 November we had an activity in which children of grade 6,7 and 8 had cleaned the road

which was just outside our school for our C&S.

Many of us took part in this activity. This was a very important activity because today we realized

how dirty and dusty the road was while sweeping and how important it is to keep our environment

clean.

- Ishaan Banerjee

Grade 7B

MYP

SWACCHA BHARAT ABHIYAN

DP

DRAGON’S DEN – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

O ur Business Management teacher, Ms. Kinnari, introduced us to an interesting activity-

Dragon’s Den. Young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and need of finance, approach

millionaire to invest in the venture. Dragon’s den is a worldwide show where 4 millionaires come

together and are ready to invest into a new business. My classmates and I had to undertake

research on a product that is completely viable and useful. On the 13th November 2014, we had to

present our products and try to convince the dragons. The dragons are comprised of students from

the class itself. My product was a Gaming Console and when I was presenting my product and

trying to convince the “Dragons” to invest into my product. When I was up there, it felt like I really

was in front of top businessmen and had to convince them and was really nervous. But I came

through and one of the “Dragons” invested into my product. I was relieved. Then the next

“upcoming businessman” had come and I was a Dragon. Even as a Dragon it took a lot of

concentration as you had to look at every fine aspect and not ignore a single detail because you are

putting your own money on the line for people who have not even started the business. All in All, it

was an amazing experience and it allowed me to improve and think harder regarding business

decisions.

-Aryan D’silva

IBDP-1

"Let us welcome the following new staff members to RBKIA family :

Ms Sagarika Bhatia, who has joined us as a vice principal who is also in charge

of the entire MYP section

Ms Shalaka Joshi, who has joined us as a curriculum expert in PYP section

Ms Hemlata who has joined us as a home room teacher of Gr 4 B, in place of

Ms Pooja

Ms Anita who has joined as an assistant teachers of K-2 B in place of

Ms Saloni "

Note: All salads served will be boiled

- Ms Payal Sinha

Consultant Dietician

PARTICULARS

TUESDAY

18.11.14

WEDNESDAY

19.11.14

THURSDAY

20.11.14

FRIDAY

21.11.14

MONDAY

24.11.14

PRE-PRIMARY

SHORT BREAK

LUNCH

SPECIAL MEAL

TOMATO

UTTAPA WITH

COCONUT

CHUTNY

CORN FLAKES

WITH MILK /

KANJIVARAM

IDLY CHUTNY

SAMBHAR

CHAPATI ZEERA RICE TADKA DAL PAKODA KADHI BAIGAN

BHARTA SALAD BUTTERMILK

VEG BURGER

PALAK THEPLA

WITH CHUNDA MILK AND

CEREALS /

PALAK THEPLA

WITH VEG

RAITA

CHAPATI STEAMED RICE WHOLE MASUR DAL DUM ALOO METHI BHAJI CUCUMBER

RAITA BUTTERMILK

VEG AND

SPROUT WRAP

CHUTNY BHEL

LAPSI

PORRIDGE / VEG

BREAD ROLLS

CHAPATI PEAS RICE DAL FRY CABBAGE PEAS VEGETABLE SPROUT MASALA SALAD VEG RAITA

VEG PASTA IN

WHITE SAUCE

YELLOW

DHOKLA WITH

CHUTNY

MILK AND

WHEAT

FLAKES / WHITE

DHOKLA

CHAPATI/

PAV BHAJI MOHAN THAL SALAD

VEG

SECHUZAN

RICE WITH

PANEER CHILLI

VEG AND

CHEESE TOAST

WITH KETCHUP

MILK AND

OATS/

MASALA

DOSA

CHAPATI CARROT RICE TOMATO

RASAM/ SAAR POTATO

CAPSICUM

BHAJI DUDHI

CHANA

VEGETABLE VEG RAITA

CLUB

SANDWICH