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Someone did buy happiness! Sold for dollars one and a half million, the piece of paper,
written by Einstein in 1922 read, “A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the
From The Principal's Desk 1 pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness."

Big News
Flavours From Our Orchard
I Grow More, I Know More
Personality of the month
Virtue Alone Ennobles
The Orbis School Pune 2
Club of the Month
Our Green Ways
I Did it!
Impressions And Expressions
Teachers’ Corner
Parents’ Prerogative
I can do it
From The Editorial Team
Thought for the month
1 In this VUCA World, volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous; where everyone seems to
be in a hurry to desire, dream and chase, the above words deserve attention.
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One doesn't know if there is really a theory to be happy but to be constantly in conflict with
3 one's interests and abilities definitely is not the means. Striking harmony between what we
5 want, what we need and what we do, is a way. Identifying small joys and creating them; is
another. On the contrary, expectation from others is a sure shot killer, so is falling prey to
5 following the herd; chasing targets that are not set by us and not for us. It is like handing over
6 the reins of our happiness to others and blame the fortune for having done it.
Happiness should actually be a verb because it doesn't exist unless you create it. A noun is
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static but happiness is all action and like all verbs it can be learnt. The first lesson of
9 happiness is work, I call the soul of delight. Setting challenges and journeys and then
surpassing and traversing and having done, is exuberance. Khalil Gibran says, when you
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work you are a flute through whose heart the hours turn to music. But this music needs love
11 for work; else the distaste will kill the very essence of its purpose.
11 Sometimes, winning a point is not as important as making it and moving on. Similarly
forgiving others and forgiving our own selves, clears cobwebs and frees mind of the hurtful
12 baggage. Falling in love with oneself stimulates the magic of happiness.
12 Usually we are as happy as we make our minds up to be, and this may be another theory of
12 happiness.
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Mala Jetly

Being the seeds of change

The Orbians pledged to play their part in making Diwali a means to light hope and feel illuminated; pledged to add to the smiles, to the joy but not
to the noise and pollution; pledged that our freedom to celebrate should not clash with the needs of the environment, animals, the sick and the
elderly. All have chosen a clear sunny or starry sky over one with smoke, smog or haze for days together and hence pledged to say no to
crackers. Students also discussed ways to make decorative items reusing the things readily available rather than excessive or impulsive
shopping for the occasion. The Orbians uphold the values of love, empathy and rationality very dear to their heart. Here's wishing everyone a
very Happy Diwali!

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Water Week (3rd - 6th October):

The water week was celebrated with enthusiasm and a widespread
message to use this life giving, colourless, odorless liquid judiciously.
The tiny tots of pre-primary wing, were made to understand the
importance of water through theme relevant ‘teacher’s talk’ and
activities that enlightened the students about its importance. Later
children spoke about ways to reduce wastage of water.
Amrita Kar, CT Jr.KG Mango

The Three Wise Monkeys (6th October):

The ‘Father of the nation’ was introduced to the young learners. The ‘teacher’s talk’ on Three Wise Monkeys’ effectively sent the message of ‘see
no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil’. Besides, importance was laid on basic cleanliness rules to be followed in the class by all.
Amrita Kar, CT Jr.KG Mango

Water Animals (9th - 13th October):

Life underwater is as beautiful as life on land. Children of pre primary
were introduced to underwater animals through a digital presentation.
They learned simple connections between these animals and the role
they play in the ecosystem. Children together made a fish pond, a crab
and a jellyfish.
Amreen Sabuwala CT. Sr.KG Apple

No Bag Day and Pet Day (13th October):

Breaking away from the regular routine, a day was dedicated to
learning activities where textbooks were kept aside and circle
meetings, hands on activities, singing, dancing, reading, talking and
having a pet in the premises and role plays engaged the students.
Various other activities, to cater to all types of learners, were organised
by the facilitators.

A humbling experience
Japanese society is based on discipline and self-restraint. People not only keep their houses/shops clean but they also make sure the street
(extending beyond their immediate surroundings) is clean.
During my stay in Japan I used the train to commute to office daily. As, I rushed on my way to office daily, I used to find a man wearing a suit
cleaning the footpath in front of the Meitetsu ticket counter. This ticket counter was out on the street and not inside the railway station. I was
amazed that there were such good uniforms for cleaners in Meitetsu Rail Company. But, I was wrong. I found out later that he was not one of
the cleaning staff but was in fact the ticket collector for that station. He daily cleaned the space in front of his counter before his job started at
9 AM. I was humbled by the experience and wished the same attitude could prevail in my country.

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Feelings (24th - 27th October):

The little ones of the pre primary section learnt about the various
feelings we experience in different situations through various
activities. They recited rhymes in different tones, to express different
emotions. They played the game, ‘Guess my mood’ which was
conducted during the circle time. ‘I know my feelings’ was another
activity which the children participated in, to understand emotions and
moods. The elder children were happy to reflect emotions through
their drawings.
Aditi Joshi, CT Nursery Apple

Inter House G K Quiz (5th October):

The students of classes 4 and 5 participated in the Inter House Quiz
that tested their knowledge on current affairs and vocabulary. The
audio visual and rapid fire rounds were a lot exciting for the quizzers
and the audience. In the final 'Swachh Bharat' segment, the questions
related to cleanliness and managing waste were wisely answered by
the students. For results, please see the ‘I Did It’ section.
Aseema Mehta, CT 4 Vega

IBA on Monthly Week (5th October):

The Inter House Information Boards Competition was an artistic battle, as all the four houses showcased immense creative skills and
coordination in vibrant colours with interesting information. The theme of the activity was ‘conservation’ and the objective was to create
awareness about the conservation of various natural resources and the endangered animal species. The activity not only gave a platform to the
budding artists to put their artistic skills on display but also helped the students learn teamwork and organizational skills. For results, please see
the ‘I Did It’ section.
Stuti Paliwal, Student 11 Sirius

Book Fair (4th- 7th October):

A book fair was organised in the school to browse at different kinds of
books and develop an interest in reading. The students of all classes
explored the books. There was a wide variety from different genres
which ensured that there was something for everyone. There were
also many books written by well known authors. It was a good learning
experience for us all.
Divya Kumar and Darpana Vonnala, Students 10 Vega

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Mock Drill (7th October):

In order to keep the students and the staff ready for any looming disaster, a mock drill was conducted for the entire school by the Disaster
Management Team. During the drill, we worked on our class wise escape plan and gathered in the school ground at the sound of the emergency
siren. We had covered our heads with our hands while moving towards the safe place so that we remain safe from other impending dangers. It
was an important drill which helped us understand means to manage disasters.
Nandini Jadhav, Student 11 Deneb

Visit to Aga Khan Palace (9th - 10th October):

The educational trip destination for classes 1 and 3 was the Aga Khan
Palace. This majestic palace, built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga
Khan III in 1892, is closely associated with the Indian freedom
movement. The students visited the rooms that served as a prison for
Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev
Desai and Sarojini Naidu. They also saw the things used by Kasturba ji
and Gandhi ji during their time in captivity. Children paid their homage
to the Samadhi of Ba, Baapu and Mahadev Desai. A walk through
sprawling gardens, long corridors and huge rooms took us back to
history. It was indeed an experience to be remembered for days to
come. Alongwith the teachers in charge, the parent members Mrs.
Pradnya Bansode and Mr. Tanvir Alam also accompanied class 3 and
1 respectively on the trip. We thank them for their involvement.
Khushboo Kohli, CT 3 Sirius

IEO Exam (12th October):

The English Olympiad was conducted for the students of classes 1 to 5 to assess their linguistic skills. The students participated with great vigour
and zest. The assessment helped children gain additional knowledge of not just vocabulary and a knack for spelling but also improved their
ability to think logically.
Kavita Thakur, PRT Hindi

No Bag Day (13th October):

The Orbis celebrated Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s birthday as No Bag Day,
with the objective of exploring alternate ways of learning and breaking
away from the monotony of the traditional pen paper pedagogy. On the
designated date, all the students attended the school without their
bags and yet constructed a lot of learning from the various activities
planned for them. The lower primary wing began their day by making
scrapbooks, followed by lantern and rangoli making activities and later
they viewed an inspirational movie based on the life and work of Dr.
Kalam. Students of the primary wing performed a role play on the
theme ‘Mini Hindustan’. They later had Mathematics lab activities
based on ‘Fractions and Factors’ as others like ‘Life Under Water’.
Secondary and Senior Secondary wings had a quiz and extempore.
They also had a Diwali sale organized by the Enterprise Club of the
school. The day ended with a mock safety drill conducted by the
disaster management team of the school.
Pratibha Singh, Primary Coordinator

School Safety Committee Meeting (13th

October):
The meeting of the School Safety Committee took place with the
purpose to take stock of the safety measures at school and also
discuss the various possibilities of creation of a safer environment in
the school premises. The committee comprises of the core academic
team of the school along with one representative parent and student
from each wing. The parent members were apprised with the various
Safety Committees, vigilance practices and grievance redressal
policies of the school. All stakeholders put forward their perspective
towards child safety and the members consolidated the ideas and
suggestions.
Sharada Rao, Vice Principal

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A Talk by Police Kaka (25th October):

Mr. Bramhadev Mete, 'Police Kaka', addressed the children of our
school in the morning assembly. He emphasised on being alert,
awake and aware in order to remain safe and secure. He made us
understand that if any unlawful activity takes place around us, he
should be informed without any doubt. His main objective was to let all
know that police are to serve and people should seek help without any
hesitation. Posters with his photo were put up in school and his mobile
number was shared with the students. His friendly tone did win our
confidence.
M.D.Deetya, Student 6 Rigel

A Workshop on Puppetry (27th October):

Mr. Mukhim Tamboli from NIE taught the students of class 4 how to
handle and control puppets. The students also learned how to make
simple puppets out of waste socks and then how to conduct a puppet
show. Using puppets, he told us the story of a rat and a lion. Everyone
laughed at the funny story of the lion named 'Mangal', the rat named
'Chinchinchu' and his joint family.
Further, the art of cartoon making was introduced. Sir told us that
cartoons are funny, cute, smart, strong and silly. He also told us that
cartoons are imaginary but inspired from life and dreams. We then
made an elephant and a happy and a sad man's cartoon. All the
children showed great enthusiasm in the workshop. It was a great
experience learning with Mr. Mukhim Tamboli.
Kaarunya Anklekar, Student 6 Antares

Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro is the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, 2017. This British novelist, screenwriter, and
short story writer was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and came to Britain at the age of five. He attended
Stoughton Primary School and then Woking County Grammar School in Surrey. In 1974, he began his
studies at the University of Kent at Canterbury, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts (honours) in
English and Philosophy. He gained a Master of Arts in Creative Writing in 1980 from the University of East
Anglia. He became a British citizen in 1983. He is the author of six novels: A Pale View of Hills (1982,
Winifred Holtby Prize), An Artist of the Floating World (1986, Whitbread Book of the Year Award, Premio
Scanno, shortlisted for the Booker Prize), The Remains of the Day (1989, winner of the Booker Prize),
The Unconsoled (1995, winner of the Cheltenham Prize), When We Were Orphans (2000, shortlisted for
the Booker Prize) and Never Let Me Go (2005, Corine Internationaler Buchpreis, Serono Literary Prize,
Casino de Santiago European Novel Award, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize). Nocturnes (2009), a
collection of stories, was awarded the Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa International Literary Prize.
Ishiguro’s novels range from the polished and conventional to the sprawling and incoherent, so if you’re
new to his work, trying to get a handle on which book does which can be overwhelming. His seven
previous books have won him wide renown and many honours around the world. His work has been
translated into over forty languages. The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go have each sold in
excess of 1,000,000 copies, and both were adapted into highly acclaimed films. His works have also
been compared to Salman Rushdie, Jane Austen, and Henry James, though Ishiguro himself rejects
these comparisons. In 1995 Ishiguro received an OBE for Services to Literature, and in 1998 the French
decoration of Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. For his contribution in the world of Literature,
in the year 2017, he was awarded with the greatest honour in the field, the Nobel Prize. He lives in
London with his wife and daughter.

Personal responsibility towards cleanliness is a virtue that ennobles all its practitioners. Home, workplace, school, society, city… every place
needs individual engagement for it to be clean. A steady step was taken by the Orbians to fulfil the mission of ‘Clean India’ when they took up the
initiative to clean their classrooms with the assistance of their class teachers. as it is the foremost duty of all students to keep their learning area
clean. It was a pleasure to watch the children cleaning their classrooms with great enthusiasm. This activity sure will instill good habits for life.
Swati Basu, CT 4 Rigel

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Swachhta Week (1st-6th October):

In the run up to the third anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on
Gandhi Jayanti, the Prime Minister called for an accelerated, nation-
wide campaign termed Swachhata Hi Seva, and we have contributed
to this campaign by cleaning up our lockers and classrooms,
managing our waste and maintaining hygiene in and around our
school. A special assembly was conducted by 4 Vega and students
performed a play on cleanliness. Students of lower primary engaged in
slogan writing and cleaning up their class rooms. Classes 4 and 5
participated in Hindi creative writing on the topic ’Swachh Bharat,
Swasth Bharat’. An IBA poster making inter-house competition was
also organised for classes 6 upwards on the same occasion, in an
honest effort to build awareness about conservation of forests.
Shalini Singh, CT 4 Vega

GK QUIZ Class 1-3 (3rd October):

To promote a healthy debate amongst the students an Inter House
General nowledge quiz was conducted with a simple objective to help
the participants look beyond their textual knowledge and establish
relationship between theory and application of concepts and
encourage the students to simply think out of the box. It also helped
the teachers as a brief assessment tool to measure the growth in the
students. For results, please see the ‘I Did It’ section.
Rajeshwari Shivakumar, CT 1 Vega, Reena Anthony, CT 1 Sirius

Water Week and Water Animals (3rd - 13th

October):
The Kindergarteners were spoken to about the necessity of water in
life and its different sources and uses. Children were excited to see the
experiment shown by the facilitator that water has no shape but takes
the shape of the container. Children were also explained about water
animals. Tiny tots coloured the fish paper cut outs using bubble wrap,
print and made a school of fish using those on chart paper. Children
were encouraged to save water.
Shraddha Lodha, CT Nursery Apple

Seasons - Clothing and Accessories (3rd -

13th October):
The story of ‘Ant and Grasshopper’ was narrated using a pictorial
book. Children learned about the different types of clothing for with
each season with the help of flashcards. Also showcasing their artistic
skills, children made paper fans depicting summers, umbrellas
depicting rains, snowman depicting winters and a scenery depicting
spring. The students of Sr. KG. Peach spoke about different seasons
and staged a play on colours of rainbow. The assembly concluded
with a rhyme on the theme. The learning outcome was clearly visible
when children made their own seasons’ book where they featured
food and clothes for different seasons.
Niharika Tyagi, CT Sr. KG. Peach

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School Safety Committee Meeting (4th October):

The School Safety Committee was formed to provide a forum for discussing the effectiveness of various measures taken by the school with
regard to safety of the students. The Committee comprising of parent, student and teacher representatives also aims to provide inputs to better
the safety standards in the school premises. It was indeed a significant meeting which will assure regular feedback from different stakeholders to
ensure safety for all.
Sumina Jacob, UP Coordinator

A Visit to Joggers Park (6th October):

The students of Jr. KG visited the Joggers Park, at Kalyani Nagar, for
an educational excursion. They were happy to see the different
flowers and greenery around the park and to play and eat together in a
new environment. The excursion helped them explore learning
beyond their classroom. The trip helped them learn new social skills
and gather wonderful memories that they will cherish for long.
Aafreen Khan, CT JR KG Kindergarten

Good Habits (9th - 13th October):

With the objective of getting familiar with the importance of good and
healthy habits, the Kindergarteners participated in various activities
like role play, puppet show, picture talk etc. The activities helped them
learn good habits and understand the importance of cleanliness and
appropriate behaviour.
Mona Anthony, CT Jr.Kg Mango

Field Trip to Fire Station (10th October):

The students of class 2 visited the Amanora Fire Station to expand
their knowledge of a very important community helper - the fire fighter.
The children were amazed to watch the demonstration on fire safety
and rescue operation carried out during emergency. They were shown
the fire equipment, fire suit, helmet, mask, gloves and tools used by
firemen. The students as well as the teachers got hands on
experience on how to use a fire extinguisher. The firemen answered all
questions raised by the children. The children were grateful to the
firemen for the informative session and left the station with the aim of
being a great firefighter.
Tincy Simon, CT 2 Vega

IEO Classes 1-5 (12th October):

The IEO exam was held in our school to aim at a good competitive
platform to create young geniuses, to enhance their communication
and English language skills. The well prepared students appeared for
their exam with great zeal.

Sanyogita Pandey, CT 2 Sirius

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First Aid Workshop (12th October):

Practical demonstration of how to administer and give First Aid for cuts and major/ minor burns was given to us during a First Aid workshop
conducted in the school. First Aid is viewed as a life saving tool that every individual should be familiar with. We were also told how the assistance
given to any person especially during an accident or any emergency situation can make a world of difference with First Aid. We saw a complete
First Aid kit and were briefed on what are the mandatory medicines, ointments, antiseptics; bandages etc., that should be a part of it. Another
Life-Saving technique, CPR, was demonstrated and hands-on training was given on when and how to apply it correctly on a victim. This was one
of the most important workshops which educated us on how we can be helpful in situations where many panic, ending up in making the situation
worse. We all feel that First Aid training should be made mandatory for every citizen of this country, so that we can be prepared to save lives.
Mansi Sanjay Rathod, Student 9 Vega

No Bag Day (13th October):

Children were happy to come hands free to school on the ‘No Bag
Day’. The day started with a special assembly and followed by a
musical presentation on Diwali. Classes 1 to 3 engaged themselves in
group activities, fun filled games and exhibited their dramatic skills.
The Upper Primary students had a workshop on “Good touch and Bad
touch’, one act play and activity based learning. The day concluded
with fun and share activity that left a positive impact on student-
teacher relationship.
Tincy Simon, CT 2 Vega

Inter-House Hindi Play Competition (13th

October):
It was an enthusiastic display of acting talent when the students
presented short plays to generate awareness about ‘Swastha Bharat,
Swachh Bharat’. There was an exhilarating spirit that enraptured the
audience, spreading the message far and wide.
Harshpreet Singh, Student 9 Vega

Field Trip to Tribal Museum (13th October):

Students of class 3 were taken to the Tribal museum of Pune, where
they acquired knowledge of different Primordial tribes living in
Maharashtra. The lifestyle, rich tradition, culture and to see the various
tools used by tribal communities, left the children awestruck. It was a
very informative learning experience for all.
Annie Fernandes, CT 3 Sirius

NIE Fundamental Quiz Test (13th October):

The quiz organised by Times NIE in association with ICAD-School of
Learning, is one of its kind in Pune that aims to bring out the best in the
students through a preliminary written elimination round followed by
the on-stage final round. The high scorers will be eligible to attend the
LEAP (Learning Enhancement Activation Program) workshop
designed to highlight the significance of Mathematics and its use to
understand natural sciences.
Rashmi Patankar, Librarian

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Vigilance Awareness Week (21st - 27th

October):
To promote awareness about safety and security, students prepared
creatively designed posters and slogans and raised public awareness
regarding the existence, causes and gravity of the threat posed by
negligence of safety rules by us as a community. Grades 4 and 5 wrote
slogans while grades 6 and above inspired us by making posters.
Good practices have been adopted for wider dissemination of
information.
Sakshi Agarwal, Student 7 Vega

Feelings (24th - 27th October):

Learning about feeling is an important part of a child’s development.
Teaching young children about feelings helps them in expressing their
own feelings as well as understanding other’s feelings appropriately. In
nursery classes, students were made to recognize and identify
different emotions and feelings through mood meter chart. At the end
children were encouraged to talk about their feelings and colour the
smiley. Children, along with fun, developed their vocabulary skills.
Beena Ajayakumar, CT Nursery Orange

Club of the month

Drama Club
An impressive display of a general genre of dramatic work was
showcased by students where class 1 enacted different fairy tales,
class 2 presented drama on values and moral stories and class 3
conducted street plays. The entire act culminated into a wonderful
performance. Rich learning experience was the take away element of
the splendid display.
Samina Vasi, TOS 2

Needle Club
The Needle Club believes that any form of skill is an asset which boosts our confidence. Though the main objective of this club is to give basic
knowledge of stitching, knitting and crochet, it also helps develop the motor functioning of the fingers, improves concentration of mind and
improves knowledge and appreciation for handicrafts. When we create something on our own, it gives us immense pleasure and satisfaction. “A
stitch in time saves nine.” If our students are equipped with this skill of tailoring, they can alter or repair their clothes independently before it is
difficult to manage.
Mukta Singh, CT 9 Vega

Sustained Effort to Reduce Plastic Waste

An earnest effort to effectively manage plastic waste has been a way of life at The Orbis Schools. The effort to be a part of the solution has seen
the staff and students, collect a lot of plastic for recycling. A total of approximately 400 kilograms has been handed over to the recycling agency
that converts it into useful fuel.

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Here are some special achievements of our students that happened beyond the school premises, in Inter School, Inter City or Open
Competitions! We applaud the effort. Keep Shining!

Times-NiE Think and Learn Challenge Vijaya Rani of Class 5 Deneb, TOS1,
School Topper for the year 2016-17 is received the Silver Medal for the Times of
Pramit Bhatia, Class 10, TOS1. He has India NIE contest. She has been
received a Tablet, from TOI-NiE for his rewarded for her written contributions in
excellent performance. The event had an the newspaper.
astounding participation from different
schools in the city, from which the top 10
percent qualified for the final round. The
competition no doubt is aimed at finding
the teen wiz in Science and Mathematics.
Many Congratulations to the Orbis
Wizard!

Manish Patil of class 7 Vega, TOS2, Poushali Parida of 6 Deneb, TOS1, won
brought laurels to the school by securing 2nd prize in Speed Race in 1st Fastest
1st prize in the Art Contest on the topic Skater and Skateathlon Championship
‘Earth Sciences and the Common Man’ organized by Skateathlon and
conducted by Geo Week. Waverboard Sports Association of Pune
District. She also won a cash prize of Rs
2500 along with the medal.
Congratulations!

The Best Artist Award (15th October):

TOS 1
Ananya Jadhav of 6 Vega brought name
and recognition to the school by winning Event/ Participating GK QUIZ IBA Hindi One
‘The Best Artist Award’ in the art contest Classes Act Play
organised as a part of Geo Week 2017 by
Centre for Education and Research in EXPLORERS 2 3 3
Geosciences. Her beautiful painting on
the topic ‘Earth Sciences and the GUARDIANS 2 4 4
Common Man’ was greatly appreciated. INNOVATORS 4 1 1
The event took place in Fergusson
College and the winners had the best of VANGUARDS 1 2 2
their time and lovely memories.
Congratulations!

TOS 2
Event/Participating GK Quiz Creative Writing IBA Poster making Hindi One Act Creative
classes Play Writing
Classes 1-3 Classes 1-3 Classes 6 - 9 Classes 6-9 Classes 4 - 9
EXPLORERS 2 3 4 3 2
GUARDIANS 3 4 2 1 1
INNOVATORS 1 1 2 4 3
VANGUARDS 3 1 1 2 3

Why we must all try our best to reduce Garbage and Pollution...
Ÿ Known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, there even is a “continent” made from the plastic trash, floating in the Pacific Ocean.
According to some estimates, the patch can be as large as twice the size of the US.
Ÿ Landfills are among the biggest contributors to soil pollution. About 80% of the items buried in landfills could be recycled.
Ÿ Composting and recycling alone have prevented 85 million tons of waste to be dumped in 2010.
Ÿ More than 100 pesticides in any medium- air, water or soil can cause birth defects, gene mutation and cancer.

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Vouch For Our Country Fireworks

There is an apt analogy for cleanliness, Do you like fireworks,
When the same is seen next to godliness With some unexpected jerks?
70 years since we got liberty, Crackers - noisy and loud,
But why is our country still dirty? I do not like them somehow.
The aim is to keep our country spic and Diwali is approaching,
span Each one, celebrating.
And littering is to be banned A smile on one’s face
We must be spotless Adding to one’s grace.
But cannot act thoughtless But yes, crackers are hazardous
So let’s take a vow Bringing an element of disaster.
Not to dirty our country from now. It’s a pledge of mine,
Abhilash Kar, 6 Vega, TOS1 Let lights outshine this time.
Jiya Doshi, Student, 7 Sirius, TOS1
Heights
I am talking about something,
Which is truly amazing,
It is something that is not experienced,
Often by you and me.
It is actually known
To the birds and kites
Something we all know
As a phenomenon, known as heights.
Whether it’s skydiving,
Or against you the wind blows,
It could even be just looking
Out of a fifteenth storey window.
Justin Al Masri, 7 Vega, TOS1

Brave Firefighters (10th October):

My friends and I were taken to Amanora fire station. We couldn't hold the excitement as we saw two huge red fire
engines and firefighters at the station awaiting us. The firemen explained about the usage of hose controller and
50m table ladder to rescue people during an emergency. I was the lucky one to demonstrate to put out the blaze
using a fire extinguisher under the guidance of a fireman. Then a fireman walked up dressed in safety gears and
explained about its importance and using safety tools. Out of curiosity we raised many queries which were
answered by the firemen. We thanked the firefighters and we left with a galore of knowledge. We realised firemen
risk their lives to save people and we should never play with electrical appliances. It was the best field trip we had.
Dhyana Patel, 2 Sirius, TOS2

Staff Club Get Together (7th Oct):

A get together was organized for the teachers on the occasion of
Diwali to welcome the festive time. The event was attended by both the
management and the staff. An array of performances showcased the
talent of the staff members. A powerpoint presentation took everyone
back down the memory lane and also highlighted the aspirations for
future. The event culminated with a grand lunch.
Sarah Koshy, CT 7 Sirius, TOS1

Ratnasagar Teacher Training Workshop (23rd October):

A workshop emphasising on key elements in language teaching was organised by Ratnasagar publications. It helped teachers with new tools
that will help transform the learning experience. Ms. Manisha, an English Language Consultant and Corporate Trainer, highlighted the effective
ways of learning listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. This aimed to provide students with individualized learning platforms and
instant feedback and assessment.
Meghna Saranga Bharathi, TOS2

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PTM TOS1, Classes 4-9, TOS2, Classes 4-8

(7th October):
The parent teacher meeting took place with the objective of discussing
the performance of the students in the Half Yearly Exams. Both
parents and the teachers raised and resolved their queries and
concerns regarding the academic pattern and social behavior of the
students.
Amita Sinha, Secondary Coordinator

PTM Classes 10-11 (10th-11th October),

TOS1:
In order to direct more attention towards the academic performance
of classes 10 and 11, the parent teacher interaction was organized on
two separate days exclusively for these classes. During the PTM, the
parents and the teachers discussed and reflected upon the academic
performance of the students.
Kavya Anklekar, CT 10 Vega

It is fun to ask and answer questions. Try answering the following:

1. ‘Ishiguro's works have also been compared to Salman Rushdie, Jane Austen, and Henry James. Who are these people? What are they
famous for?
2. Kazuo Ishiguro was awarded Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 2017. Has any Indian received this prestigious prize? If yes, name
them.

“When the world gives you lemons, make lemonades.” This well known quotation has a lot to teach you about life. Adversities are a part
and parcel of each one’s life but the winners in the game of life are those who turn adversities in their favour. We all should learn to make
the most of what we have even when we do not have the desirable ingredients. Resources will rarely ever be in abundance. Complaining
about crisis will not take you anywhere, treating it as an opportunity to treat things differently definitely will.

Chief Editor- Amita Sinha

Co- Editor, TOS 1- Upasana Gautam
Co- Editor, TOS 2- Meghna Sarangabharathi
Student Editors- Editorial Club Members

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius

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