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We look forward to the new term. The second term is always filled with activities- the annual educational excursion, the Sports festival for which preparations have already begun, Mistletoe Mania, the Annual Day and the PYP exhibition. Before one realizes the year is over. In the midst of all these activities academics goes on side by side. I really hope our students benefit from all these activities and learn skills for life that cannot be taught in the four walls of the classroom. I sometimes wonder whether our students are sufficiently aware of what is happening in the neighborhood, in the city, in the country or even in the world. There are so many things happening around which may not affect us personally at the moment but will have a great impact on us in the long run. Hope it is not too late before we open our eyes to reality and do something about it. In conclusion, I would like to say: we are in the 150th year of the birth of Gandhiji, the father of our nation. If there is one thing we can learn and emulate from him, it is his love for truth and non-violence. Let us always be true to ourselves and follow the path of non-violence, even if it means being a martyr for what we believe in, like Gandhiji. With warm regards,

Fr. Crispino Dsouza

Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Aug-Sep 2019

Newsletter DBIS

Director’s Message

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Principal’s Message

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IBDP Authorization Report

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Grandparent’s Day

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हमारे विद्यालय का वहिंदी वदिस

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Upcoming Events

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Light and Sound Inquiry

Grade5

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Sports Achievements

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Dear Friends,

We have reached the end of the first term. It’s time to S T O P! Look back and move forward with renewed vigor. Firstly, we need to STOP. That’s the reason for the vacations. I really hope all of us have a well-deserved rest, especially our teachers and ancillary staff who have worked so hard during this first term. Just working endlessly without a break often leads to early burnout and fatigue. We need this rest to rejuvenate ourselves. To take time to reflect and look back on how the term has gone. To give God thanks for all that we have been able to achieve in this first term.

Workshop By Dr. Stuart

Kohlhagen On

Computation Mathematics

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Leadership Workshop for

Council

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Message from The Principal’s Desk

Sept 4th, 2019 – there was chaos and despair all over Mumbai, except DBIS. The Management, teachers and support staff, as one, put their minds and hearts towards alleviating anguish and loneliness of their young wards. Constantly talking, playing games, banishing hunger and quenching thirst to the point that the young ones were so comfortable that they did not want to go back home. A few parents who managed to reach the school, adopted all the children as their own, lavishing their actions towards care and comfort. They dipped their hands into their pockets, without hesitation, pampering the gastronomic needs of children who simply loved it. DBIS teachers put their children before themselves and gave them what every loving parent would. On that day, by their actions, they taught a lesson of a life time to all the children and parents, humanity first, all be responsible till suitably relieved.

Sept 11th, 2019 –organized chaos, fun, laughter, frolicking. Happy Teachers’ Day. The teachers let their hair down, the students and the parents too. The parents showcased their talents and proved once again that they are as talented as their children!

DBIS teachers wore their social avatar dressed as Bollywood’s iconic characters, effectively demonstrating that they are good in whatever they do. The organization (despite the stressful events just a few day back), the meticulous execution speaks volumes of the character of DBIS to take in their stride, the rough and the smoothed, without ruffling feathers. The coordination between the school, students and parents was seamless in their presentation. The students and parents gave from their heart “thankfulness” to the teachers of DBIS for being with them through thick and thin. DBIS teachers are an embodiment of the spirit of a guru and may we continue to be blessed.

Happy Teacher’s Day! As we look at professions in a changing world there is one profession which will stand the test of time and that is of a ‘Teacher’. The DBIS teacher will hold your hand and take the brunt of the heat and sunshine, while you walk in the cool comfort of their shadow, confident of their protection. As time goes by, and your shadow lengthens, the teacher smoothly moves into a higher gear of mentorship, protective, yet granting enough latitude for independent growth. DBIS teachers belong to this elite group of special teachers who have gone beyond the call of mere duty to one of ownership, a commitment to care.

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TEACHER’S DAY

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The IBDP visiting team had conducted formal interviews with the school Director, the Principal, the IBDP Coordinator, teachers, staff, librarian, groups of students, parents and others who will be involved in the programme and had conducted the tour of school facilities.

The report is tremendously positive, effectively recognizes many of our forte’s, accomplishments and also provides us with some useful recommendations to help us improve.

To quote the Principal, Ms. Meena Saldhana, “Our school philosophy is aligned with that of the IBO.

IBDP authorisation journey has highlighted the proficiency, sincerity and commitment of our staff. This process has also reiterated the high happiness quotient among the members of DBIS family.”

IBDP report on DBIS’s accreditation, pointed to special commendations. Some of the comments from our authorisation report include:

The DBIS Governing body, Director, Principal, Pedagogical leadership and staff demonstrate wide understanding of and commitment to the approaches to teaching and learning.

The IBDP Coordinator, supported by the Principal and the Director provides extensive support for the in-school training of the IBDP teachers in order to implement the programme.

IBDP Teachers have planned collaboratively within and across subjects to ensure that students will have a coherent learning experience.

All teachers demonstrate a good understanding of Theory of Knowledge. DBIS is also commended for its attention to vertical and horizontal planning

The visiting team had also appreciated our commitment to developing an inclusive, happy learning environment among school community members, our use of ICT and our community outreach initiatives.

Tremendous hard work had been put by our dedicated DBIS staff with full support from the Director, the Principal and the administrative team to meet the IB’s authorization requirements.

We look forward to a meaningful, engaging and fruitful IB Diploma Programme at DBIS!

We have started our admission process for IBDP. Our first Class of IBDP will graduate in 2022 with curriculum delivery commencing in June 2020.

By- Ms Aarti Malik

IBDP AUTHORIZATION REPORT

We are pleased to announce that DBIS is now an authorised IBDP school.

In order to become an IB World School offering an IB programme, schools must demonstrate that certain practices and programme requirements are in place. On 19th and 20th August, IBDP team had visited DBIS to verify the school’s claim that it had taken all the necessary actions and is prepared to become an IB World School.

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GRANDPARENT’S DAY CELEBRATION

It is rightly said, ‘Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love.’

Our pre-schoolers along with Grade 1 students had the opportunity to spend a day with their grandparents and create some fond memories.

The day started with students welcoming their grandparents by putting sandalwood tikka and sprinkling rose water. As a surprise element, a PPT displaying pictures of them with their grandchildren was shown. This wasn’t all, our students expressed their gratitude by dedicating a song to their beloved dada-dadi, nana-nani. Needless to say, grandparents were touched by the gesture and spoke a few words on the bond they share with their grandchildren. This was followed by them visiting different centres. While some relished the scrumptious South Indian cuisine, others were seen shaking a leg on some foot tapping music. We saw no apprehension when it came to them participating in outdoor games with gusto. The photo booth corner seemed to be most liked by everyone as they were seen donning various accessories and getting themselves clicked with their grandchildren. The icing on the cake was a card made by the grandchildren as a token of love. The day ended on a happy note filled with memories and laughter galore.

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DBIS has been conducting ASSET exam since the last two years. This is a skill based test that measures student’s conceptual understanding, benchmarks school’s performance at an international, national and regional level with actionable insights through easy-to-understand reports. This year we conducted ASSET summer series in the month of August. Students of grade 6-9 took the assessment for the subjects - English, Mathematics and Science.

We believe rather than testing student’s memory or their ability to remember formulas and definitions,we try to get students to apply these concepts in various hypothetical situations where a student's higher-order thinking skills are tested. With the help of ASSET reports, teachers can gauge performance of students and their learning problems. This will help them to analyse and work on their strengths and weaknesses for better understanding of concepts.

By- Ms. Pratibha Bhattacharya

ASSET EXAMS (GR 6-9)

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WORKSHOP BY DR. STUART KOHLHAGEN

ON COMPUTATION MATHEMATICS

Not Your Ordinary Math Workshop

A Mathematics workshop on ‘Computational thinking’ was conducted in the AV Room of Don Bosco International School at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 3rd September, 2019 by Dr Stuart Kohlhagen. Dr Stuart has worked at Questacon - Australia's National Science and Technology Centre for over 35 years and helped pioneer exhibit development, science demonstrations and shows. He has also been leading the development and delivery of a range of teacher professional development programs within Australia and internationally.

After a brief introduction, Dr Kohlhagen asked the students a few basic questions about Math. He showed the students a chessboard and asked them to find a route to cover all the squares using the chess piece known as a Knight. He then drew a pictorial diagram of the same problem and asked all who were present to find a route to cover all the dots. This activity was easier for all the students compared to the first. This proved that looking at things from a different point of view can be helpful in solving complex-looking problems

We solved many more intriguing puzzles in our groups which helped us work in a team as well as develop critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills. Dr Kohlhagen’s sense of humour and encouraging behaviour motivated the pupils to think differently and look at the subject ‘Mathematics’ in a completely different perspective.

The event concluded at 4 in the evening. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Assistant Head boy, Shivaditya Pandit

Overall, it was an enriching experience for us, having learnt new strategies and skills and we look forward to many such workshops.

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LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FOR COUNCIL

A leadership workshop was organized on the 10th of August for the the Senior and Junior Council Members of our school. The workshop was conducted by a renowned counsellor, Mr. Jeevan D’Cunha working with adolescents in the education management industry for nearly 25 years.

In the recently concluded workshop, the student leaders of our school were given the mantra of the ‘know-how’ of leadership which they can utilize to great effect in this upcoming academic year and will also hold them in good stead throughout their life.

The Workshop

The workshop started off with the students seeing a short video on the A-Z of happiness in life followed by a small discussion. Post this a small round of icebreakers was conducted comprising of a series of fun-filled team games and challenges.

With a discussion, students highlighted the importance of being true to oneself and following one’s ambitions. Through this Mr. Jeevan D’Cunha emphasized that competing with oneself is more important than drawing constant comparisons with others.

In a follow up to the discussion, Council Members were asked to list down their ‘POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES’, ‘SPECIAL INTERESTS’, and ‘HOBBIES’. On the basis of these, they were asked to form a ‘MISSION STATEMENT’ (a goal to be followed and reflected upon throughout the year by the Council Members).

Post a brisk round of discussions, the attention shifted to short-term goal settings that is essential for a good leader. In this segment, the students learnt about and created their own ‘SMART’ goals, which involves an efficient technique that makes a specific, time-bound goal easily attainable and is used widely in the corporate world.

The Council Members were taught the important art of delegating work, which involves the distribution of work among members of a group. This is essential for the members of the Student Council to learn and employ in the long run, considering the numerous House competitions and events that take place all year round.

The best form of learning is having fun and the students did exactly that when they were asked to display the four pillars of delegation through a set of innovative role plays.

This eventful workshop was brought to close just the way it started, on a light note with a series of brain racking team games in which teams had to solve complex word puzzles.

On this note the students left the AV room with truckloads of knowledge giving them the confidence to essay their duties as Council Members and future leaders.

By Shivaditya Pandit, Assistant Head Boy, Academic Year 2019-20

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\ ROOTS AND SHOOTS

Roots and Shoot is a global youth program founded by Dr.Jane Goodall in 1991 with the goal of bringing together youth from pre-school to university age to work on environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues

An eco-friendly Ganapati idol making workshop was conducted for the students of grade 8 and 9 by the members of the Mumbai Unit of Roots and Shoots on the 22nd of August, 2019. The students participated enthusiastically and made beautiful idols to take back home. The main aim of this workshop was to create awareness about the harmful effects of idols made of materials such as POP as well as colours used to beautify them.

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हमारे विद्यालय का वहिंदी वदिस

जनजन की भाषा है वहिंदी- ,भारत की आशा है वहिंदी !

वजसने पूरे देश को जोड़े रखा है ,िो मजबूत धागा है वहिंदी !!

वहन्दुस्तान की गौरिगाथा है वहिंदी, एकता की अनुपम परम्परा है वहिंदी !

सरल शब्ोिं में कहा जाए तो जीिन की पररभाषा है वहिंदी…

वहिंदी वदिस क्ोिं मनाया जाता है?

वहिंदी भाषा विश्व की द सरी सबसे बड़ी भाषा हैं। इसवलए हम 10 जनिरी को विश्व वहिंदी वदिस – और 14

वसतम्बर को हम राष्ट्र ीय वहिंदी वदिस के रूप में मनाते हैं। राष्ट्र वपता महात्मा गािंधी द्वारा 1917 में भरुच (ग जरात )

में सिवप्रथम राष्ट्र भाषा के रूप में वहन्दी को मान्यता प्रदान की गई थी। तत्पश्चात 14 वसतिंबर 1949 को सिंविधान

सभा ने एकमत से वहन्दी को राजभाषा का दजाव वदए जाने का वनर्वय वलया तथा 1950 में सिंविधान के अन चे्छद

343 (1) के द्वारा वहन्दी को देिनागरी वलवप में राजभाषा का दजाव वदया गया। भारत और अन्य देशोिं में 80

करोड़ से अवधक लोग वहन्दी बोलते, पढ़ते और वलखते हैं।

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वहन्दी भाषा हम सभी वहन्द स्तावनयोिं की पहचान है, यह भाषा हम सभी भारतीयोिं को एकस त्र में बािंधने का काम

करती है, यह हमारी राष्ट्र ीय एकता की पहचान भी है। यह आम जनता की भाषा है जो हमें अपनेपन का एहसास

करिाती है । लेवकन आध वनक य ग में अिंगे्रजी भाषा के बढ़ती जरूरत के साथ वहन्दी भाषा का महत्व कम होता

जा रहा है, इसवलए वहन्दी भाषा की तरफ आज की य िा पीढ़ी का ध्यान आकव वषत करने के वलए हर साल हमारे

देश में 14 वसतिंबर को वहन्दी वदिस के रुप में मनाया जाता है।

भारत विविधताओिं िाला देश है, जहािं अलग -अलग जावत, वलिंग पिंथ, धमव के लोग रहते हैं। वजनके खान -पान ,

परिंपरा, रहन -सहन , रीवत -ररिाज एििं भाषा एक द सरे से वबल्क ल अलग है । लेवकन इन सबके बाबज द भी हमारे

देश के ज्यादातर लोग वहन्दी भाषा बोलते हैं, क्ोिंवक वहन्दी एक बेहद सरल औऱ सहज भाषा है, वजसे हर व्यक्ति

बेहद सरलता के साथ समझ सकता है। वहन्दी, वहन्द स्तान की शान मानी जाती है, यह भाषा हमारी अन ठी सिंसृ्कवत

और सिंस्कारोिं का अन पम प्रवतवबिंब है। िही िं इस भाषा के प्रवत हर वहन्द स्तानी के ह्रदय में सम्मान हैं

वहिंदी वदिस पर विद्यालय में हुए काययक्रम :

उपरोि वििरर् में वहिंदी वदिस का पररचय था । अब हम अपने विद्यालय में मनाए गए वहिंदी

वदिस के बारे में बताते है। इस बार हमने वहिंदी वदिस के उपल्क्ष्य में वहिंदी सप्ताह मनाया था। उसकी श रूिात

वदनािंक 6 वसतिंबर से ह्न मान की रामायर् से की गई , कक्षा तीन से दसिी तक के छात्रोिं ने इसका आनिंद उठाया।

उसके उपरािंत 14 वसतिंबर तक प्रवतवदन वहिंदी गवतविवधयोिं का आयोजन वकया गया, वजसमें कविता िाचन, कहानी-

कथन और विवभन्न विषयोिं पर प्रश्नाली प्रवतयोवगता रखी गई। माध्यवमक और प्राथवमक विद्यालय के सभी छात्रोिं ने

बहुत उत्सावहत

होकर वहिंदी वदिस को मनाने में अपना योगदान वदया। कायवक्रम में चार हाउस के मध्य प्रश्नोत्तर प्रवतयोवगता

(quiz) करिाई वजसमें बच्ोिं ने बड़ - च ढ़ कर वहस्सा वलया। सभी हाउस का प्रदशवन सराहनीय था।

ििंदना टिंडन द्वारा

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DECLAMATION DAY

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INTERHOUSE DRAMATICS-FREEDOM MY BIRTH RIGHT

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

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A TALK BY CHEF THOMAS ZACH (BOMBAY CANTEEN) GRADE 9

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A TALK BY MS. AMY KIM (GOBAL PERSPECTIVE)

A talk by Ms. Amy Kim, Marketing Director of

Reality Tours and Travels on Understanding Dharavi

as a Global Brand.

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Ms. Mangala Bhagwat, Middle school Biology teacher at DBIS was invited to interact with our children. She enlightened Grade 3 with nutritional table, various nutrients our body needs, the function of various nutrients, etc. The session was exhilarating for Grade 3 as they learnt things which they didn't know.

Mrs. Rupa spoke about how a hospital works, the equipments used, the specialists who are on duty, etc. She gave an insight about what an ICU looks and works like. She also shared her experience of working in an ICU section of the hospital. Mrs. Hetal enlightened the kids with the correct nutrition required for their body. She had an interesting discussion about what is a balanced diet according to the students. She motivated them to eat healthy and exercise regularly to keep them fit and fine.

Mrs. Rupa Vijay and Mrs. Hetal Chheda, from the Parent Community of DBIS, were invited as Guest Speakers for Grade 3.

Mrs. Rupa Vijay is the Head of the ICU at Raheja Hospital and Mrs. Hetal Chheda is a practicing Nutritionist and owns a clinic.

GUEST SPEAKERS INVITED FOR GRADE 3

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ARCHITECTURE CONSERVATION- DECO DETECTIVES

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GUEST LECTURE BY DEVASHREE SANGHVI- GRADE 3

Guest lecture by Ms. Devashree Sanghvi, a famous food and travel blogger. She spoke about what are blogs , how to start and maintain them as well as how to promote them

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VISIT TO BOMBAY CANTEEN -GRADE 7 (GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE)

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Staff Enrichment VISIT TO GHATKOPAR SLUM-GRADE 10 (GOBAL PERSPECTIVE)

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VISIT TO NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE-GRADE5

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VISIT TO AAREY DAIRY-GRADE 2

In extension to the inquiry on Community Systems, the students of grade 2 visited Aarey milk dairy, to get an insight on the processing, packaging and distribution of milk.

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VISIT TO NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE- JR KG

Students engaged with the natural world using their five senses and making scientific observations. Students gets a chance to connect classroom lessons to real-life experiences Using their new skills, behaviors, and tools students have explored the world around them and participated in hands-on activities. During a visit to Nehru Science students practised using hand lenses, comparing and contrasting similar nature objects, discussing discoveries with their classmates, and forming new questions to wonder about.

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LIGHT AND SOUND INQUIRY- GRADE 5

A TRIP TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THEATRE

We the students of Grade 5 are currently exploring the concept of light and sound. Our Speech and Drama teacher Miss Dayle organized a trip for us to visit St. Andrew’s auditorium Bandra. We were taken to see the sound and light arrangements for Ace Productions The Best of Broadway and Beyond. Our objective was to learn about the importance and right execution of light and sound required for any show and particularly the skit for our ongoing assessments. We were accompanied by our homeroom teachers Ms.Nameita and Ms.Roanna. We were enthralled by what we saw! It was all so fascinating and exciting, the console for the light and sound, the spotlights, the side lights and stage lights. We observed so many different props that were made to suit different scenes and their requirements. Like a scene which was supposed to be completely dark they used neon tapes so that the props glow in the dark. I was intrigued by how they chose to brighten or dim the lights for each scene. The coordination of the lights and the right timing for the sound like the music, background music, the use of different mikes is all so important. We all got to see how they practice their dialogues and work effectively as a team. Controlling sound and light may seem very easy but it isn’t. Precision for right timing and calmness to not make a mistake are very essential. It was a unique and exciting experience and we learnt a lot from it. It indeed was a Sunday well spent.

Aaditya Faria - 5B

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VISIT TO ST. ANDREW’S AUDITORIUM

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JANMASHTAMI

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SPORTS ACHIVEMENTS

KASHISH BOTE: TENNIS: WINNER

District DSO competition

U14 GIRLS: MSSA 5 a Side Dyand Chand Hockey Tournament:

RUNNERS UP

PALAK DHAMI: SWIMMING: ISSO NATIONAL GAMES:

200 Mts Backstroke: SILVER

100 Mts Backstroke: SILVER

50 Mts Backstroke: SILVER

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SHAMIKA MODI: FENCING MUMBAI DISTRICT FENCING

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U14 GIRLS CATEGORY

GOLD

SILVER Divisional Level. Selected to represent

Maharashtra at the Nationals.

DSO district U14 Girls Fencing

GOLD

VANSHIKA MODI:

FENCING: BRONZE medal in Federation Cup and selected for

states.

BRONZE at State Team competition.

Vedaant Gogri: CHESS: Ninth Place at Maharashtra

State School Chess Selection Tournament U6

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JOSEPHITE FESTIVAL

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NAME OF WINNER EVENT POSITION

PARAM DEDHIA CAT II -SPELLWIZ 2ND PRIZE

AARYA DOSHI CAT I -GREETING CARD 2ND PRIZE

NITYA AGARWAL CAT I -CRAFT 2ND PRIZE

AMAIRA CHAVAN CAT I -CRAFT 3RD PRIZE

RUDRAKSH BADAMIA

CAT 11- EASSY 1ST PRIZE

ANANYA SAVILA CAT 11 -EASSY 3RD PRIZE

AARYAA MURARKA CAT III- STORY TELLING MAR

1ST CONSOLATION

SHALOM MENDES CAT IV-ELOCUTION ENG 1ST PRIZE

RUHI FURIA CAT I- CLAY MODELLING 1ST PRIZE

KAAYA SHAH CAT II- CLASSICAL DANCE 2ND PRIZE

KRISHNA FARID CAT II- CRAFT 3RD PRIZE

RIDDHI KOREGAONKAR

CAT II- CRAFT 1ST CONSOLATION

PRATHAM KAPOOR CAT II- GREETING CARD MAKING

1ST CONSOLATION

HRIDAY SHAH CAT II MONOACTING 3RD PRIZE

VED KULKARNI CAT II – QUIZ 2ND PRIZE

RIANA SHAH CAT II – QUIZ 3RD PRIZE

HRIDAY SHAH CAT III – MONOACTING 3RD PRIZE

MISHTIE HARIA CAT IV – CLASSICAL DANCE

2ND PRIZE

MYRAH THAKKAR CAT II – INDIAN VOCALS 2ND PRIZE

REYA SHRIRAM CAT II – STORY(ENGLISH) 3RD PRIZE

JOSEPHITE FESTIVAL WINNERS

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COFFEE WITH ME

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हमारे विद्यालय का वहिंदी वदिस

OPEN HOUSE DAY- SECONDARY

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CONSULTATION RECORD DAY

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STAFF ENRICHMENT ) AUG)

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STAFF ENRICHMENT (SEP)

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THANK

YOU!!!

UP COMING EVENTS

World Mental Health Day Raas Garba First Summative Assessment Horror Day Diwali Party First Summative Evaluation Open House Secondary School Trip Diwali Holidays Children’s Day Sports Day Spelling Bee (Primary)