JANUARY - MARCH 2014 QUARTERLY BULLETIN VOL.-IX , ISSUE-I E3

Maharaja Agarsain Public School Phase-IV Ashok Vihar , Delhi-52 Tel.: 27304700 , 27306700

MAPS at Rajpath

MAPS BAND...

Hawan Ceremony

Republic Day

Scouts and Guide Camp

NEWS NUGGETS History Recreated - Braving the winter, 180 of our enthusiastic students took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity by performing on 26th Jan’2014 in the

Republic Day Parade. A proud moment indeed !!! Basant Panchmi– The festival ’ Basant Panchmi’, marking the beginning of Spring and Holi, was celebrated with great fervor. The whole school assembled to pray and attain blessings from Goddess Saraswati to reach the epitome of knowledge. A Welcome Break !!! - Children from Classes I to XII refreshed out their tired nerves as they visited popular picnic spots like Azad Hind Gram, India Gate, Nehru Planetarium, Qutab Minar etc. Piecing Together One World (House Assembly Primary)- All six Houses presented informative assemblies on the theme to make the world a more congenial place to live in. Scouts & Guides Camp was organized from 19-22 March-2014 in the MAPS premises The camp Started with an Inaugural ceremony followed by “ Patrol Division Training”. Scouts and Guides were given Training in B.P Exercise, various knots, map setting for 16 directions, First Aid in emergencies like nose bleeding, unconsciousness etc. Children have successfully learnt to overcome hard situations and developed a sense of respect & love for the Motherland.

Dear Readers There is a sense of pride and contentment at the successful culmination of another academic session 2013-14 and this has furthered the inspiration to undertake more challenges in the years to come. M.A.P.S. students have once again proved their mettle by putting up an excellent performance. They have distinguished themselves in various fields. Eight of our Science projects were selected for IRIS. The successful culmination of a number of International Projects too, warmed our hearts. Also being selected for CBSE-i made the year gone by a memorable one. The school has come a long way in strengthening the educational progress and infusing in the students the right values so that they can meet the challenges of tomorrow. Today we can proudly say that the school has so far successfully imparted the right values and ideas for which it was established and has carved a niche for itself in the field of education. Moral values are an important part of a student’s life. If the seeds of moral values are not planted in a child during his infancy, he or she can never reap success. Thus it is the responsibility of the elders to assist the youngster in growing up with eternal human virtues ingrained in them. Let the school and the parents join hands to impart and preach to the children morals such as integrity, honesty, compassion & forgiveness so that they can rationally distinguish between right and wrong. Moving ahead and stepping in a new challenging arena, we wish that our students perform remarkably well in areas related to academics, co-curricular and sports activities in the new session. We do not intend to rest on our laurels and are geared up for the year ahead with renewed vigour and boundless enthusiasm. There are greater glories to attain and newer horizons to touch. The sky is, indeed the limit. I wish to conclude by seeking the benevolence and mercy of the Almighty for the new session 2014-15.

MAPS PARIVAR

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MAPS at National Level On the occasion of Republic Day, every year a grand parade is held in the capital from the Rajghat, along the Rajpath. Braving the winter chill, 180 of our students spent days preparing for the event and nothing was spared to see that every detail was taken care of from their practice for the dance to essential props and costume. Words cannot explain the feeling of, watching our children performing live in front of the Hon’ble Chief Guest-Japanese. Prime Minister- Shinzo Abe, our own dignitaries and the whole nation. The dance , as part of tehParade, was cast on National Television and was watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country. A Proud Moment indeed!!

MAPS at State Level The proud Agarsainians marched smartly at Chattarsal Stadium on the occasion of Republic Day 2014 Parade was highly reviewed by the Honorable Chief Minister of Delhi, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal.

The School echoed with patriotic fervor and zeal as we celebrated Republic Day. The event commenced with the unfurling of the national flag by Sh. Brij Mohan Garg Ji (former President AWS) and was followed by a pageant of spectacular displays . The students from primary classes brought the stage alive with their passion and love for the Motherland with their performance on ‘Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai’ which was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices of the martyrs who laid their lives for the country. Beautiful renditions like ‘Bharat ka rehna wala hu’ had the audience cheering for more. Students from senior classes spread the message of giving respect to women through a Nukked Natak. The teeny weeny toddlers took pride in glorifying the spirit of unity with their special performance. Each display brought out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lent a festive air to the occasion. Sh. Pawan Gupta Ji (President AWS) enlightened everyone with his golden words about the country’s past and how the students of today hold the future of the country. Sh. Bimal Prakash Aggarwal Ji (Manager AWS) delivered the closing speech where he spoke of the feelings of nationality which will always remain with Indians no matter where they are.

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MAPS at School Level

Not easy to say Good bye ….. Very awful yet awesome ………………….!

This encapsules the solemn sentiments of biding farewell to

Class XII. The day began when all the students gathered in the school auditorium for the last morning assembly of their school life. It was a touching moment to see the outgoing students standing with folded hands in front of the backdrop ‘SHUBHASHISH’ . A short trip ‘Down the Memory Lane’, a

collection of some visual memories of their school life, pulled the strings of the heart while also bringing a smile to all faces.

And then came the students’ flowing emotions of gratitude for each and every member of the MAPS fraternity including the supporting staff, acknowledging their contribution. No denying, this was the most splendid tribute from the representatives of different sections to the institution and its staff. The students spoke of their own happy times in the classrooms, cafeteria and the playground.

It was then, time to shake them gently out of nostalgia to listen to all HODs who reinforced the guidelines to prepare for the exams. The silence during this segment conveyed that the students did not wish to miss

even a single word of expert advice by their great educators. Wishes galore and sagacious words of wisdom by the Principal and the Vice Principal were the real pearls to be treasured by the outgoing students. The auspicious Hawan Ceremony was the culminating event. The worthy members of Management, the school Principal, the Vice Principal and the staff chanted mantras and recited hymns before the holy fire to seek divine blessings. The Students left after a sumptuous lunch treasuring the most cherished memories of their school life.

Shubhashish Hawan Ceremony

22.02.2014

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On 28th February ,2014 primary successfully hosted the Graduation Ceremony for class-5 in the school. Delightfully, this was the day

to bless and bid goodbye to the students of class-5 who are ready to step into Middle School. The candor, talent and excitement which the students displayed was laudable. Joyously, the programme shot off with a dance performance followed by an inspirational poem, parody

and much more. The students were enthralled to watch the programme and cheered with gusto to thank their

teachers. Last, but not the least, all the teachers wished the students a bright future for their journey on the path of progress.

“Your whole life is an education that has only just begun Your diploma is the first big step, for knowledge is the

special key”

OUT OF MY COLOURING BOX -16.01.14

(PRE-PRIMARY) Colours convey emotions and have the power to alter moods; they are perfect collaborators to spur creativity. This activity was designed to bring out the best in children and develop their fine motor skills. Students participated enthusiastically in the competition, conducted on the theme ‘Transport’. They explored their imagination while choosing from their colour-palette to create pictures with myriad hues.

WINNERS POSITION

Gracy (Pre-Primary-A)

I

Pragya Sharma (Pre-Primary-C)

II

Vasundhara Purohit (Pre-Primary-G)

III

REBORN ARTIST COMPETITION- 27.01.14 (PRE-SCHOOL) The “Reborn Artist Competition” was organized for the Preschool kids of the

Nursery Wing as they are more comfortable presenting ideas through drawings, rather than language. It was a great joy to see the creativity and originality of

the kids splashed onto the drawing sheets in the form of unrestricted and unguided pencil drawings. They gave expressions to their imagination,

understanding of the surroundings and the ability to document what they see. It also helped to boost their eye and hand coordination.

CATERPILLAR RACE-30.01.14 (PRE-PRIMARY)

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. To bring our students close to Mother Nature and the creatures it nurtures, a Caterpillar

Race was organized. The race tested the coordination and team spirit of the Li’l Champs as they walked slowly like a

caterpillar in groups of three. While the first child wearing the head gear of a caterpillar represented its head, the other two formed its body. Both students and teachers thoroughly

enjoyed this visual treat.

WINNERS POSITION

V Prakash Raj, Divyansh Vats,

Khush Kohli (Pre-Primary-F)

I

Rakshit Mahindru, Simran Bansal,

Tanishka Chopra (Pre-Primary-G)

II

Jeet, Niharika,

Anjali Jindal (Pre-Primary-E)

III

POET’S MEET-10.02.14 (PRE-PRIMARY)

“Give a strong foundation to your children and you will have a nation that is

indomitable”. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a set of strong

values. To raise the bar of moral values in our children, ‘Poet’s Meet’ was organized. The students expressed moral values and ethics rhythmically when they recited and

elucidated the Dohas of Sant Kabir and Rahim.

WINNERS POSITION

Pragun Bansal (Pre-Primary-C)

I

Disha Sharma (Pre-Primary-D)

II

Bhumi Gupta (Pre-Primary-E)

III

ACT WITH TACT-18.02.14 (PRE-SCHOOL) Preschool is a time when toddlers step outside the

boundaries of their homes and get their first taste of social life. It is a time for great cognitive,

emotional and social development. To expand their horizons of knowledge and give them an

opportunity of experiential learning, “ACT WITH TACT” – a role play of community helpers was

organized. Our tiny tots had a field day dressed as various community helpers.

TAP THE BALL RACE-20.02.14 (PRE-PRIMARY)

Keeping our body fit and in good health should always be our priority. Sports act as an important channel which leads to fi tnes s. Our you ng Agarsainians took a step forward towards becoming future athletes through ‘Tap The Ball Race’. Tapping the ball continuously while walking to the finishing line, the Pre Primary kids of the Nursery Wing displayed their balancing and coordination skills.

WINNERS POSITION

Viraj Kumar (Pre-School-A)

I

Saima (Pre-School-D)

II

Divisha Goyal (Pre-School-F)

III

DRESS YOURSELF RACE-26.02.14 (PRE-SCHOOL)

Play way method always works well with the young learners. Keeping an integrated

approach towards teaching-learning, the activity- ‘Dress Up Yourself Race’ was held

for the students of Pre- School. This innovative race was aimed as a recapitulation of the concept of clothes and at the same time fostering time management skills and a

competitive spirit in them. WINNERS POSITION

Kunal Rathee (Pre-Primary-E)

I

Daksh (Pre-Primary-A)

II

Akhil Kathuria (Pre-Primary-B)

III

GRADUATION DAY-26.02.14

Graduation Day for the tiny-tots of the Nursery Wing is a precursor to their stepping-out into the world of ’Big School’ from their sheltered, cloistered microcosm. The Day made for special memories with a Dance Party with

foot-tapping music and lilting tunes. Exchange of self-made cards presented them with a souvenir to cherish their introduction to school life.

WINNERS POSITION

Tanvi Sharma (Pre-School-F)

I

Gaurav Bansal (Pre-School-C)

II

Rydam Singhal (Pre-School-E)

III

WINNERS POSITION

Samaira Anand I

Avika Bansal II

Abhishek (Pre-School-C)

III

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