KSHITIJSchool News letter | Vol. XVIII |January-2019

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With a spring in the step, an�cipa�on in heart and a lilt to heart, BSV fraternity was all set to welcome the Stalwart - Syt. S. K. Birla on December 8, 2018 on his periodic visit. Also present on the occasion were Maj. General S.S.Nair (Retd.) AVSM, Director BET, Shri K.K. Pareek Deputy Director (Finance), Mr. G.S. Gill Chief Engineer and Mr. Pavan Vashishtha, Principal

Birla Shishu Vihar. With innova�ons that could be brought about with the convergence of different technologies, many new avenues in science and technology were already open and appropriate uses of these innova�ons could lead to effec�ve solu�ons to many problems that plague the country and the globe.

Students from class X and XI displayed their innova�ve ideas in the ATL Lab of the school. Five models were prepared and all of them were unique in themselves. Adi Sharma presented VRFPV Land Rover, Jigyasa Saini demonstrated Edge Avoiding Robot, 3 D Printed Facial Prosthe�c was the delinea�on of Khushi Saharan, the architecture of Parcel Delivery Through Drone was Ayan Pancharia and Brajesh Vashishtha had designed The Smart Soldier Jacket.

Teacher Incharges were Mr. Vineet Pandey and Mrs. Hargun Arora.

A Roaring Rendezvous with Stalwart - Syt. S.K. Birla JiMs. Pooja Sangwan (XII), Ms. Shru� Sharma (XII)

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

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The Interna�onal Benchmark Test is an interna�onally administered program of assessments to compare student performance globally, between grades and over �me. The IBT allows individual student performance to be tracked against interna�onal standards.�The tests cover English, Mathema�cs, Science, Arabic Language and Reasoning. This year also it was conducted from 15-17 November for classes 3-10.

Academic ActivitiesTHE INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK TEST-2018

When you perform, you enjoy the luxury of being you.”Smri� ‘S’ Dandin & Yashasvi (XI A)On 3�� and 4�� of December, a team of 9 students of our school went to Chandigarh to give the fusion dance performance of Odyssey and robo�cs in the Bri�sh Council Interna�onal School Award Ceremony, held at Hayat Regency, Chandigarh. We were on cloud nine when we were short listed among 500 schools by qualifying the first two rounds. Smri� Dandin, Yashasvi Jangid, Ruchika Choudhary, Kamakshi, Bhumika Bha�acharya, Divyangi Pareek, Angel, Aslesha, Jiya were the par�cipants. A BIG THANK YOU to our Principal Sir Mr. Pavan Vashishtha for providing this opportunity to us. Thank you so much Sir, We are really proud of you!

BCISA Award Ceremony was really a big pla�orm for us. The experience of all the students was memorable. The journey from Pilani to Chandigarh was very comfortable. The school provided us every amenity. The performance of our group was commended by all.

British Council International School Award Ceremony

On December 6, 2018, BET interschool I.T quiz was conducted at Birla Public School, Pilani. All the B.E.T School par�cipated in the exci�ng compe��on. The event was glorified by the presence of our trustees Mr S.K Birla and Smt. Sumangla Birla. Our director, Major General S.S. Nair, Principals and staff of all the BET school also a�ended the rousing event. Three students from each school par�cipated in the quiz. Ananya Pal (12��),Mamta Singh (11��)and Brajesh Vashistha (10��) represented our school. The event was an magnificent display of our student's presence of mind, knowledge and poten�al. The event was an unforge�able experience and an amazing opportunity for the students.

BET Inter school I.T. quiz Rhythm Damaria (IX C)

Innoventure, stems from Innova�on and Venture- the two things that have revolu�onized the world and created history. Through Innoventure, we merge 21�� century skills with entrepreneurship skills, nurturing the future genera�on to be Thinkers, Leaders and Innovators of the world. The ul�mate purpose of Innoventure is to equip children with ability to create solu�ons for real life challenges. Innoventure has given us a chance of exploring our crea�vity and cri�cal thinking that we have within us. Our three students namely Mayank (VI), Neel (VII) and Himani (VII) qualified for Na�onal Round, scheduled to be held at VIT, Pune on Jan 19-20, 2019. School has conferred with “Mentorship award” second year in a row.

INNOVENTURE INDIA Sangeeta Mishra, Middle School Coordinator.

“A big pla�orm for us” Jiya Mandad (VIII A)

“Learning never exhausts the mind.”

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Interna�onal Kids Film Fes�val an LXL Ideas ini�a�ve; is a unique film fes�val hosted by schools across the globe. It provides an opportunity for students to watch the best of interna�onal children's films, learn from film-making master classes & make films to par�cipate in the

World's Largest film-making Compe��on.The fes�val kick-started on the occasion of Children’s day in over 100 ci�es in India including

Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad in over 4000 govt. & private schools. At BSV the inaugura�on of the Fest was done by Maj Gen.

S.S. Nair, (Retd) AVSM Director BET on 17�� November 2018. The other dignitaries were MR. PAVAN VASHISHTHA PRINCIPAL BSV, Dr.

M. KASTURI PRINCIPAL BBVP, MRS ANITA MISHRA ,DEAN ACADEMICS BBVP, COORDINATORS & TEACHERS OF BSV. It was an online film fes�val wherein screening of the films took place in 20 countries across the globe simultaneously. 23 films based on the theme of friendship, environment, family ,empathy, kindness were screened in four different slots for the students, parents and staff of BSV. It was a unique experience for each child and everyone regaled as the magic of movies unveiled.

Embracing films as an educational mediumInternational Kids Film Festival 2018

A group of scholars from Birla Shishu Vihar par�cipated in “The Interna�onal Art Meet 2018” organized by Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani from 16th November to 24�� November 2018. Ar�sts from across the globe came Pilani to impart & tell the students a New Vision of Art. In total, 37 Interna�onal Ar�sts from Austria, Argen�na, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Netherland, UAE, and USA par�cipated in the 7 days’ workshop. Few of us were familiar with the Curator of the Event, Ms. Babita Das as we a�ended this Art Meet last year too. The Ar�sts taught us many interes�ng & thought-provoking art

techniques & skills. We got the opportunity to work & interact with the Ar�sts from Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Iran, USA, & Japan. Each of the Ar�sts taught different techniques each day which made us more buoyant & more confident to paint what was in our mind. It was a bit difficult to interact with some of the Ar�sts as they didn’t know how to speak English but at the same �me it was a wonderful experience with them. Our Interna�onal teachers believed that they loved the work of our school students as they made everything through their imagina�on & resourcefulness. What could be the best sensa�on than sma�ering a jar full of blue color on the canvas & sketching our own imagina�on on it!

“Imagination is more important than knowledge” 5th INTERNATIONAL ART MEET

Mamta (XI A)

Yashasvi Jangir (XI A)

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

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On 25�� October, 2018 Birla Shishu Vihar celebrated its 66�� Annual Day. Really it was a grand func�on. Ms. Sunita Gandhi, a prominent research scholar and author graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Many other dignitaries were also present at the func�on. Many exhibi�ons were organized at the Annual Func�on. The func�on started with an Art Exhibi�on with the theme “Things from Electronic Waste and Canvas Pain�ng”. The next was ATL Exhibi�on. There were many interes�ng models like Obstacle Detec�ng Car, 3-D Printer etc. The ICT Exhibi�on was also worth seeing. The next was Social Science Exhibi�on. The theme of the exhibi�on was Rescue and Relief from Disaster. Many interes�ng models were presented in the effec�ve manner. The next was Science Exhibi�on. Models like Gyroscope, Eco Tube, Conserva�on of Energy, etc. were presented very nicely.A�er the visit of Exhibi�ons, now it was turn of Cultural Evening. It started with the speech of our Principal who presented the progress of the school in different fields . Which followed the bonanza of many cultural programs . There was an environment of joy everywhere in the school premises. Prizes and Mementoes were also given to the outstanding students in the field of academics and other ac�vi�es. The program ended with mo�va�onal speech of the chief guest. At last I can say that it was a wonderful evening which was appreciated by all.

66th Annual Day - Melange : A Musical Journey

CELEBRATIONS

On the occasion of Children’s Day, students of BSV had a great �me enjoying a few very good kid’s films of Bollywood. Some�mes, its easy to inculcate values through movies/visual media than teaching and preaching about the subject. So, on 14th November, 2018, from classes UKG to 12�� enjoyed their respec�ve movie screenings. Classes 6�� to 12�� saw the movie ‘Chillar Party’ which showcased a group of children figh�ng for animal rights in their society. Classes 3�� to 5�� saw the movie ‘I am Kalam’ in which the children saw a young boy who idolized APJ Abdul Kalam and wanted to follow his footsteps. Classes UKG to 2ⁿ� saw animated movies like ‘A Bug’s Life’, ‘Lion King’ and ‘Finding Nemo’. In conclusion, the idea of movie screening on Children’s Day was a great idea to open windows new world for children.

Co – Curricular Activities Imbibing values through Visual Media

Dinesh Kumar (IX C)

“The best education in the world is that got by struggling to get a living.”

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Mother and their children are generally said to bond in the first hours a�er the birth. Bonding or the development of trust between a mother and her child ,begins from the moment the two are brought together. Diwali the fes�val of light symbolizes the victory of righteousness and li�ing of spiritual darkness. Diwali gives us the opportunity to enhance this bonding of mother and child by organizing a mother child ac�vity for Pre-Primary students at BSV .On 3 November 2018,�ny tots of Pre-Primary class 2 par�cipated in Diwali cra� making ac�vity along with their mothers. This ac�vity was conducted in our school MPH. They did a splendid job by displaying their crea�vity through different decora�ng items. Students cheerfully did the ac�vity with their mothers. The vote of thanks was proposed by our Principal Sir, followed by tea and snacks for the mothers.

Mother Child Activity

Christmas is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for coming together with family and friends, for �nsel and brightly decorated packages. The essence of Christmas came alive at Birla Shishu Vihar when the students and teachers got together and shared the merriment during a Special Assembly conducted by the Pre-Primary & Primary Sec�on of the school. The deligh�ul celebra�ons included various ac�vi�es. Children performed enthralling dances adding to the fes�ve atmosphere. Santas who were dressed in red and white clothes carried bags full of goodies and distributes candies and gi�s.The Principal Mr. Pavan Vashishtha expressed his delight on seeing such enthusiasm in the children who brought the spirit of Christmas to life. He said Happiness lies in celebra�ng the fes�val together as a family and students of Birla Shishu Vihar made the family bigger and celebra�ons be�er

Festive Spirit witnessed by Staff & StudentsDeep� Sharma, Academic Coordinator (Pre-Primary)

Rajesh Kumari, Co-Teacher (Pre Primary)

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”

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Our school organized Annual Sports Meet for classes 5�� to 12�� on November 14, 2018 Approximately 400 students par�cipated in the customized and fun filled track and field events. The program began with the welcome ceremony of the chief guest, our principal Mr. Pavan Vashishtha. Then the much awaited track and field events started. As the budding athletes of school ran for the finishing line the school campus reverberated with enthusias�c cheers from the spectators. Many new records were made in 50 meter, 100 meter and 200 meter. I also got 5 medals in long jump, Discus throw, Hockey, Volleyball and Badminton. The Chief Guest, Mr. Pavan Vashishtha the school principal while addressing the students said that for the overall development of the individual, it is very important to have co-curricular and extracurricular ac�vi�es. He advised the students to make best use of the facili�es available to them. The Event concluded with the vote of thanks by Jyotsna Ma’am, the Ac�vity Coordinator of the School. Candies, Sweets were also distributed on this occasion. The day ended with a cheerful note.

Annual Sports Meet 2018Khushi (XI A)

SPORTS

It was organised at Salwan Public School, Gurugram from 21�� to 24�� November. Twenty four students of Birla Shishu Vihar par�cipated in the championship. Sports and fitness aerobics were the two main events in the compe��on.72 schools from East, West, North and South zones of India par�cipated in the event. Birla Shishu Vihar bagged 9�� and 8�� posi�ons respec�vely in individual event both for boys and girls under 19 and under14. In fitness aerobics under 11, our school secured 9�� posi�on. It was an unforge�able and remarkable experience for the par�cipants.

CBSE National Aerobics ChampionshipRashmi Soni, Co-Teacher

Discipline ma�ers a lot in one's life. This can only be developed in a child during his/her school life. One of the part of discipline is taught in the NCC camps. NCC camp was held at Vrindawan (Rajasthan) from 14�� to 23�� Nov. 2018 and the school NCC cadets were the part of the camp. School got overall 1�� rank for the excellent performance. The working of a rifle, unity, drill all the things were taught by the experts and seniors in a very cool and calm way. Other schools were also there, and we stayed together in a peaceful coordina�on. C.O. was very courteous and our cadets gi�ed him a sketch. It was a marvellous experience for the NCC cadets under the guidance of Ms. Deeksha. School got 3 trophies and 15 medals for the terrific performance in dance, music, drill and many more. Cultural nights were held to recreate and rejuvenate the cadets. It was an unforge�able adventure which was instrumental in developing camaraderie, team –work and dignity of labour among the young cadets.

NCC CampSheetal Alaria (X C)

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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A cricket match was organized on 24�� of November in Birla Shishu Vihar. The match was played between the team of male teachers and the team of our school boys. Both the teams played exceedingly well and no one was being able to make out �ll the end that who would Win definitely. The teacher’s team won the toss and decided to bat first. The opening batsmen played so nicely the other team was unable to command them. They scored 34 runs in 5 overs. When they lost first wicket, they received a terrific set back. The team kept on playing well but failed to surrender to the condi�ons. They established a target of 97 runs in 10 overs. Then, it was the turn of the team of school boys. They showcased their strength of ba�ng a�er showing their bowling abili�es in the last inning but it was the dedicated teacher’s team that received the victory.

Cricket FeverYashasvi Jangid (XI A)

Our School has par�cipated in 19�� Na�onal Rope Skipping Championship which was held at Interna�onal Delhi Public School Sunjwan, Jammu from 29�� Nov, 2018 to 2ⁿ� Dec, 2018. Five students of BSV par�cipated in the championship. Rajasthan team par�cipated for the first �me in the Na�onals and achieved a glorious posi�on. Mr Bijender Singh Shekhawat escorted the Team Rajasthan in Na�onals and the par�cipants were Sunil Jangid XI, Rahul Kiroriwal XI, Deepesh Poonia XI, Daksh Vashishtha IX & Deepak kumar IXA.

19th National Rope Skipping ChampionshipSunil Jangid (XI A)

The student’s voice………

Birla interna�onal school hosted BET Inter School Band and Marching Compe��on on November, 24-25, 2018. All BET Schools par�cipated in the compe��on. All the 5 bands of BET par�cipated in Band Compe��on. Maj. Gen SS NAIR, Director, BET was Chief Guest of the compe��on. Birla Interna�onal School provided us very good accommoda�on in hostel. The hostel rooms were very neat and clean. The girls of Birla Interna�onal School were very friendly. They provided every possible facility which we needed at the hostel. Truly speaking, they won the hearts of students of BET. I wish this bond between BET Schools and other schools may last longer said con�nue in the same spirit.

BET Inter School Band and Marching Competition Bhawana (IX C)

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”

Bhumika and Rakhi (VIII B) Dr. Amarjeet Singh Science Trophy (Jr.) compe��on was held on 17�� November at Birla High School (B.H.S), pilani. All the BET schools par�cipated in it. Twenty five students from class 7�� and 8�� represented our school under the guidance of Mrs. Hargun Arora and Mrs. Shelly Sen.

Krishna Priya, (IX C)On 15�� of October, a group of 40 students went to Birla Public School, Pilani for an Expert Mo�va�onal Lecture on the topic:”Sky Is The Limit” by Mr. Sharad Sarin. All the four schools of BET were present there. He told us the real meaning of life and how to u�lize it in the correct manner so that it is a successful life. He explained what leadership is and how to be a leader. He also included a short line:”Those who read, also lead.” And this line inspired me so much that I suddenly started reading.

The School Principal took the ini�a�ve to conduct The First Open House of the session for grades III to XII on 31�� October 2018.The mee�ng started with the welcome address by the Heads of different Departments. The parents were briefed about various ac�vi�es of the school and were also explained how the school offers the best possible learning environment for the students. Subsequently student’s a�endance, academic performance and other special programmes were discussed with the parents. It gave teachers and parents, an opportunity to connect and bond for the benefit of their children. It allowed parents to express and discuss with the teacher, their concerns and hopes for their Child’s future. Regardless of grade level, parents were told what their child is learning. The Open House was the perfect �me to clearly define the curriculum and get parents involved in their child’s educa�on. "Parents expressed their apprecia�on of the open and welcoming atmosphere in the school.

Breaking down barriers with Parents and their Communities Jyotsna Sharma, Ac�vity Coordinator

Birla Shishu ViharPilani-333031(RAJ.)

Ph.: 01596-242208, 242195

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Patron: Mr. Pavan Vashishtha, Principal

Mrs. Namita Pareek, Mrs. Rekha Sharma & Mrs. Sarika ShuklaEditors:

Khushi Tulsiyan (XII), Pooja Sangwan (XII), Student Editors:

Brajesh Vashishtha (X 'C') and Deepanshu Mehta (X 'B')

Chief Editor: Mrs. Jyotsna Sharma

Editorial Board :

Student Reporters: Amisha Bhalothia (X 'C')

Sheetal Alaria (X 'C')

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