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PRINCIPAL’S 3 Vision without action is a dream.
MESSAGE

Action without vision is…..

TODDLER’S 4-6
TRENDS Just passing time.
THE RISING 7-10 Action without vision makes…..
STARS
A positive difference.
SENIORS 11-14
SPEAK...
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SPECIAL
POINTS OF

of
INTEREST:

Address from
the principal

Modernites
Modernites

EDITORIAL
shine in
various
activities

Creativity
zone

Lyrical notes
Our Newsletter is a kaleidoscopic amalgamation of the literary and creative talents
of the students. It mirrors our hopes and aspirations and gives us an opportunity to
have mind boggling sessions to learn, to explore and excel in team work. At the
same time it teaches the value of cooperation to all involved.

“When people work together in harmony and peace

INSIDE THIS everything seems bright and sunny

ISSUE:

EDITORIAL 2 when there is team enthusiasm, trust and belief

PRINCIPAL’S 3 the result is always great.”

MESSAGE

TODDLER’S 4-6 Newsletter 2010 is an inaugural issue which will provide each student of MPS ample
TRENDS
opportunities to express his/her inherent and dynamic personality traits through
THE RISING 7-10 various genres of writing. It is a projection of expression and a canvas that depicts
STARS
the wonderful scene at MPS. We acknowledge the benevolent support of Madam
SENIORS 11-14
SPEAK... Principal Mrs. Alka Kapur who has made this issue of the Newsletter possible.

We wish that with each passing year our endeavour will achieve more perfection.
We are sure that all the readers will find it interesting and enjoyable reading this
Newsletter column. We seek your critical feedback to enable us to improve further.

Ms. Manprit Kaur Dhingra

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SPECIAL
POINTS OF
vision of
INTEREST:

Address
Modernites
from the
principal

Modernites
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
shine in
various
activities
To my young Ambassadors
Creativity
zone Who are like the kings and queens of the world

Lyrical “Risk more than others think is safe

notes
Dream more than others think is practical

Care more than others think is possible

And the universe is yours”

INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:

EDITORIAL 2

PRINCIPAL’S 3 It gives me immense joy to see that our school has, over the years, acquired the true mark of excellence as
MESSAGE
a world class school, not only in the field of academic learning, but in all areas of educational activity.
TODDLER’S
Youth resonates with infinite potential. Youth is our future. I believe that the students’ accomplishments
4-6
TRENDS will exceed with wildest dreams.
THE RISING 7-10 The school is in constant and continuous process of educating and enhancing the personality and
STARS
Knowledge of children, infusing them with a greater degree of confidence and poise than what their
SENIORS 11-14
SPEAKS... predecessors gained from the school.
Children have an impressionable mind full of curiosity and sensitivity, always seeking avenues to express
their ideas. I have been striving to sharpen the quality of that consciousness and an urge in them to excel
by providing ample opportunities for tapping this potential.

I share my joy and applaud the creative contributions of students and members of MPS family in bringing

out this issue of “ Vision of Modernities.”

Alka Kapur
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TODDLER’S TRENDS
My Excuses
I started on my homework
But I lost my pencil
My ratty rat churned my notebook
My computer went blank
My naughty notebook played hide and
seek
Children dressed My bossy brother pulled my chair
up as fruits. I ran and pulled his ear
My mommy mum shouted and pulled me up
My darling dad did not even support me
But wait! What am I upto?
Finding excuses, scratching my brain
It’s better to finish my work fast
And then to run out to play.
English Poem Recitation.
Kashish Dhingra
II B

Flying
I saw the moon
Yesterday in the night
Nursery Day
Playing with clouds
A chasing game
It was the cloud who won
But where has the moon gone
It was behind the cloud
The secret disclosed by my mom
Soon it was shining again
Grandparents day Bright with its silvery smile.

Anurag Tomar
II B
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 PAGE 5 Toddlers’ Trends Nur—III
Nature My Best Friend
One day I sat down under a tree Although you live far away from me

Suddenly came black clouds I always feel like you are with me,

That scared me. I love to share my happiness with you

I saw them gather together I love to share my sadness with you

And thought that they were To me you are an idol of glee,

Talking about me. And our friendship means a lot to me,

Came the rains You are an ocean of happiness,

That made me run helter shelter You are a pond of joy

I stopped and realized You are the rays of sunshine

It is so nice to be with the nature. That brought amusement to my life.

Nature is life nature is God I like sharing my thoughts with you,

Don ’ t spoil it my friends Because you are such a wonderful person to be

Because it ’ s mother to all. around.

My life would have been a tragedy without you,

Teesha Batra I am lucky to have a friend like you.

II D Isha Jain
III D

The name of my school is Modern Public School. It is a very

big and beautiful school. My school has three floors. My
classroom is very big. Everyday I see swings near my class
and sometimes I take a ride on the swings. Children par-
ticipate in various festival celebrations. I like all the teach-
ers in the school. We have a fruit period for ten minutes
during in which eating fruit is compulsory and this keeps us
healthy and fit. We learn through smart class where our
teachers show us beautiful modules. I love my school very
much.
Mitali Kurseja
III D

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Toddlers’ Trends Nur—III

Workshops / Activities

Fancy Dress Competition

Table manners workshop Puppet Show in the school Hindi Poem Recitation
child dressed up as vegetable

seller.

“Enthusiasm is

excitement with

inspiration,

motivation and a

pinch of

creativity.”

Fancy Dress Competition Dance competition Students enjoying Rain dance

Flight Of Imagination

Kashish Bansal II E Rajat Mittal III D Bhavya Bajaj III A

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THE RISING STARS

Child Labour
Many children have smiling faces Fascinating
And fun many a times,
But there are some children
Who never even have enough to dine, Facts
English Declamation
They have to work all day,
To earn their daily pay
Some of them do cleaning, some of them do
wearing
But still its difficult for them
To make a decent living.

Why can’t these children enjoy if we can? Giraffes and cats can last longer without
Only because they are the children of poor men water than camels.
Why do they have to bear their master’s rod? Camels have three eyelids.
Is it because they are children of a lesser God?
Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as medicine.
Reading Activity
Please stop child labour, A snail can sleep for 3 years.
No more mournful nights, Rats and Horses can’t vomit.
But only innocent faces Stomach Produces new layer of mucus
With happy smiles and sparkling eyes. every two weeks so that it does not digest
itself.
Gaurav Dhingra
VI C
Sagar Kamra
VI C

What is common between

Calender making Activity
Autumn leaves and Ripening Bananas

The green colour in unripe bananas comes from chlorophyll, the same pigment that
gives green leaves their colour. As bananas ripen, the chlorophyll breaks down and
disappears, revealing the yellow colour, which was there along.

The yellow and orange of autumn leaves are also revealed as

their chlorophyll breaks down. When banana ripens, the
starch changes to sugar and flesh softens as pectin
(a carbohydrate) breaks down.

Calender Making
Niehaal Singal
Competition
IV A

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PAGE 8 The Rising Stars IV _ VIII
Higher temperatures are a part of the summer season, but over the last few years
it seems that not a summer goes by without a fatal heat wave. Seniors especially
are at risk from heat related health problems. These conditions can range from
How to mild discomfort to full-fledged emergencies.
Heat Related Conditions
beat the Heat stress occurs when the body is strained as a result of hot weather. Heat
fatigue is a feeling of weakness brought from high outdoor temperature. Symptoms
heat include cool, moist skin and a weakened pulse. The person may feel faint. Heat
Syncope is sudden dizziness experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin
appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool. The pulse may be
weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal. Heat
cramps are painful muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs following
strenuous activity. The skin is usually moist and cool and the pulse is normal or
slightly raised. Body temperature is mostly normal. Heat cramps often are caused
by a lack of salt in the body, but salt replacement should not be considered
without advice from physician. Heat exhaustion is a warning that the body is
getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseous,
and sweating profusely. The body temperature is usually normal and the pulse is
normal or raised. The skin is cold and clammy. Although heat exhaustion often is
caused by the body’s loss of water and salt, salt supplements should only be taken
with advice from a doctor. Heat stroke can be LIFE -THREATENING! Victims of
heat stroke almost always die, so immediate medical attention is essential when
problems first begin. A person with heat stroke has a body temperature above
104.F . Other symptoms may include confusion, combativeness, bizarre behavior,
faintness, staggering and strong rapid pulse, dry flushed skin, lack of sweating,
possible delirium or coma

Precautions to Prevent Heat Related Health Conditions

Wear light-colored, lightweight clothing that is loose fitting for air
circulation.

Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outside, even if you are not in the direct
sun. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater, anytime you go outside.

Water is the beverage of choice in the summer. Drink water before outdoor
activities and drink water at regular intervals during the day. Avoid beverages
with caffeine or alcohol that can aid dehydration.

Try to schedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day—before 10 a.m.
and after 6 p.m.

During outdoor activity, take rest breaks frequently and drink water every 15 to 20 minutes, even if
you don’t feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.

If you have a chronic medical problem, talk to your doctor about additional precautions you should
take to prevent heat related illness. Some conditions and medications may place you at higher risk.

If you show any signs of heat related illness try to get to a cooler place as soon as possible, sip some
cool fluids and sponge yourself off with lukewarm top water.

Sakshi Gupta
IV C
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Ten important words COOL BANANA

in life
The most selfish one letter word…
‘ I’ – Avoid it
The most satisfying two letter
word… ‘We’ – Use it
The most poisonous three letter
word…. ‘ Ego’ – kill it
The most used four-letter word….
‘Love’ – Value it
The most pleasing five-letter word…
‘Smile’ – keep it
The fastest spreading six letter
word… ‘Rumour’ – Ignore it
The hardest working seven letter
word… ‘ Success’ – Achieve it
The most enviable eight letter
word…‘ Jealousy’ – Distance it
The most powerful nine letter word
‘ Knowledge’ – Acquire it
The most essential ten letter word…
‘ Confidence’ – Never loose it.
Bhavye Pujara
VA
FACTS
Next to apple, banana is India’s
number one fruit. It is nourishing
and can be eaten at any time of
the day. It is rich in proteins and
important minerals like calcium,
potassium, selenium, iron and many more.
Banana plant is not a tree but a giant herb of the
same family as the lilies, orchids and palms.
Alexander the great discovered “The Banana” in
the Indian Valleys in 327 B.C. In 650 AD the
Arabs introduced banana into Palestinian.
Today there are about 400 varieties of banana
available all over the world.
A Banana helps us to keep fit. It overcomes
Depression
Anemia
Blood Pressure
Constipation
Heart Burn
Mosquito bites

Amazing facts

A snail can have about 25,000 teeth.

A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to bite a 4-foot tall child inside.

The volume of the earth’s moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean.

There are only three animals with blue tongues. The black bear, the chow-chow dog and
the blue-tongued lizard.

South Africa is the only country with three official capitals: Pretoria, Cape town and
Bloempontein.
Aditya Khandelwal
IV B

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Various workshops / Activities

SUDOKO Book Mark Making English Declamation

“It is hard

to fail, but it

is worse

never to

have tried

to succeed.”
Hindi Declamation Workshop Hindi Group Song

Creative waves

Saksham V A Gauri Sharma IV D Pratham Sahni IV D

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Seniors’ Speak
Balance Sheet of Life I Believe
Our birth is our opening balance,
Our death is our closing balance,
Our prejudiced views are our liability, Good comes from something bad,
Our creative ideas are our asset,
Heart is our current asset, There are tears of happiness and sadness
Green Pyramid
Soul is our fixed asset,
Brain is our fixed deposit, Everyone has a guardian angel.
Thinking is our current account,
Good always goes rewarded well.
Achievements are our capital,
Character and morals our stock-in trade, The sun Shines after the rain.
Friends are our general reserves,
If you don’t get hurt you will never gain.
Values and behaviour are our goodwill,

Ghazal Competition Patience is our interest earned, Don’t do things the easy way,
Love is our dividend,
Being selfish never pays.
Children are our bonus issues,
Education is patent, Believe that dreams do come true,
Knowledge is our investment,
Experience is our premium account, There is destiny for you and me.

The aim is to tally the balance sheet

Surabhi Rashmi
accurately,
The goal is to get the best presented ac- XII A
Space Club
counts award,
Wishing you balance always…………….

“The precious
Navya Mahajan
XII B
SPECTRUM OF COLORS
asset of a
country is the
skill, ingenuity
& imagination
of its people.”

Surubhi Sharma Aashita Gupta Shivam

XI B X B XI B

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PAGE 12 Seniors’ speak IX—XII

POLITICS & YOUTH

The India that we have today was never thought of by our Leaders.
It is so because we are still an imperviously sovereign, incompe-
tently socialist, illiberally secular and an immaturely democratic
republic of India. We are a country of 1 billion but a nation of only
500 i.e. we have a huge unutilized capacity to become a full fledged
democracy. What we presently lack is the ability.

There are many misconceptions which breed in today’s society and

are percolating down to the younger generation. That is why
politics is shunned in today’s world. Ask any 10 year old about what
he wants to become when he grows up??? He would say, Doctor,
Lawyer, Engineer, Police Officer, Cricketer but never a politician. Why so?? The future of a nation
lies on in its polity, the citizens and thereby its youth.

On the other hand the young generation seems too pre-occupied with pressures of daily life such as
education, environment, livelihood, luxury and indulgence.
According to them politics is that bog (marshy place) which no one would like to step into as their
conscience would not allow to do so. Therefore the demand of a good leader does not meet any
supply curve with the end result that there is no interaction as their exists no market.

But the fact remains that the youth has a tremendous role to play in politics. As of today it might
seem as uncharted territory but given time, things will improve and someone has to make a begin-
ning. Youth has a creative outlook, a positive attitude required to face the ills of the country and
yet move ahead and tackle them squarely instead of making speeches and polite conversations.

Youth has the zeal, enthusiasm and energy to work for various issues of our country instead of
masquerading under the banner of ‘India Shining’. Youth is the future of the country. There are
many more issues to be dealt with than are apparent in the day to day life. Our govt. machinery is
unnecessarily loaded with vile bureaucrats with deep pockets always waiting and wanting to be
filled endlessly.

So as the common but aware and educated citizens of the country we should put our hands up and
take responsibility and impose our rights in this democratic land. We should get together and raise
our voice in unison for the betterment of the country and for a better TOMORROW.

Shubham Mittal
XII B

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SANSKRIT IS THE ROOT OF
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

The first script as given to the world by India, was the „Bhramni Script’. It is believed that „Bhramni Script‟
is as old as India. It was discovered approximately 194 Crores years ago. After that Sanskrit language was
discovered in India, which could be expressed in writing also. The script of Sanskrit is Dev Nagri which
taught reading, writing and speaking to the world for the first time. Not only this, all other languages such
as German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, and Italian etc were also derived from Sanskrit. It is hard
for us to believe that today also in many German Universities Sanskrit is taught as the main subject.
Germany is the First country that introduced Sanskrit in a special university, which is also named after an
Indian Sanskrit Professor. Every year German Government spends a huge amount on Ideology, which
means the study of facts and theories proved by India, because they are a great believer of Sanskrit. The
German Airlines Company „Lufthansa‟ is also named after a Sanskrit word “Luft-hans”, which means an
extinct bird, which was once mostly found in India. Now, it has been proved by the Scientists that Sanskrit
is the best algorithm for the working of computers because of its unique qualities. Sanskrit has such a
perfect grammar, that today in 21st century also the Grammar is as it is , as it was discovered thousands of
years ago by „Maharishi Panini‟. Even languages like French and German have the same “Shabd roops and
Dhatu roops” like they are in Sanskrit language. However, deliberately some changes were made in these
Languages so as to differentiate between them and Sanskrit . Sanskrit language has the largest Vocabulary
consisting of 282 Crores and 50 Lakh words in it. If we talk of Literature, then Sanskrit is the largest
literature in the world, but it could not be noticed because of its negligence. Due to the immense knowledge
present in Sanskrit Literature, Britishers have stolen everything from India and recreated it to be spread in
their country. We, Indian can proudly boast that Sanskrit is the root of international languages.

KumKum XI C

What if …………..
What if God could not take the time to bless us today because we couldn’t take the
time to thank him yesterday?
What if God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we didn’t follow him today?
What if we never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when God sent the
rain?
What if God didn’t walk with us today because we failed to recognize it as his day?
What if God took away his message because we failed to listen to the messenger?
What if the door of the church is closed because we didn’t open the door of our
hearts?
What if God answered our prayers the way we answer his call to service?
What if God stopped loving and caring for us because we failed to love and care for
others?
What if God meets our needs the way we give him our lives???
Taruna Makhija
XII B
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Seniors’ speak IX—XII

Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi

The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi was unveiled at a spectacular cultural show held at India Gate in New Delhi on March
8, 2009. The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is a combination of handcrafted excellence and precision engineering; it’s a
true symbol of India, a blend of its ancient roots and present vibrant, modern identity. It is also representative of
India’s diversity – the baton’s colour scheme showcases ‘soils’ from every corner of the country, a rich palette
ranging from white sands to yellow clay, deep reds to dark browns and an array of other hues.

The shape and design of the baton has been created using a triangular section of aluminum which is twisted in the
form of a helix and coated with soil in a graduating pattern. The interweaving of coloured soils, including white sands,
deep reds, warm yellows, dark browns and an array of other hues creates a very distinctive design, form and texture
never before seen in the styling of a Queen’s Baton. The very essence of India with its diversity and unrelenting
endeavour towards a harmonious and progressive nation has shaped the inspiration of the baton.

The Queen’s message has been symbolically engraved onto a miniature 18 carat gold leaf representative of the
ancient Indian ‘pathras’. The gold leaf inscription reflects the essence and the richness of culture in ancient India.
Modern laser technology known as micro calligraphy has been used for the first time to reproduce the Queen’s
message in this style. The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is at 664 millimeters high and is 34 millimeters wide at the
base, and 86 millimeters wide at the top and weighs a mere 1,900 grams. The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is created
using processes and technologies existing in India by Foley Design in partnership with Titan Industries and a
technology consortium led by Bharat Electronics Limited.

The Queen’s Baton Relay is one of the great traditions of the Commonwealth Games, having been the curtain-raiser
to every Games since Cardiff in 1958. The relay symbolizes the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth
at the four-yearly festival of sport and culture. The relay traditionally begins with a commencement ceremony at
Buckingham Palace, London, which coincides with the city’s Commonwealth Day festivities. There, Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II entrusts the baton containing Her ‘message to the athletes’ to the first honorary relay runner. The
relay concludes at the Opening Ceremony as the final relay runner hands the baton back to Her Majesty, or Her
representative, and the message is read aloud. At that moment the relay ends and the Games begin. Over the years
the Queen’s Baton Relay has evolved into a powerful symbol of the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth of
Nations. With each Games, the tradition grows in scale and significance– including more nations, involving more
participants and generating more excitement than ever before.
Shubham Mittal
XII B

With Special Thanks To Madam Principal.

Newsletter team………..
Editors: Mr. Lali Mathew Designers: Ms. Geetanjali
Ms. Simerdeep Kaur Ms. Naina Nagpal
Ms. Kavita Bhatia
Ms. Manprit Kaur Dhingra