S.NO. 97 | NOV.

2022 - ISSUE II

Children’s Day
Content -ADVIKA BANERJEE
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Children's Day 14th November is nationally celebrated as children’s day, dedicated to the

birth anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It is a commemorative date

Lyceum Talk
celebrated annually in honour of children. Our teachers also ensured that

5th SelaQui the students should have an amazing day, from breakfast to the much-
Invitational Golf awaited 'Children’s Day dinner'.
Championship The day started with chocolate and special notes to students from their

teachers that made them feel loved and ecstatic. Then the students
7th Invitational assembled in the MPH for the morning assembly and were surprised to
SelaQui Tennis
see their teachers on the stage for the morning prayer. A cricket match
Tounament

between students and teachers was organised which kickstarted at
Reaching the 10’clock. Class XII displayed their unique skills, but the team teachers
Outreach took the students’ breath away with their astounding performance. The

match ended with the win of students.
SeQuins Day Out The evening was unwrapped with surprises when the teachers performed

for the students leaving them in awe. The group, the solo dance and song
Exchanging
performances, poems, and other narratives were unparalleled.
Cultures

The fun continued with a rocking DJ night and a sumptuous dinner
समयनिष्ठता arranged for the children at
the fountain area of the school.
It was a memorable day filled with loads of laughter and fun.

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LYCEUM TALK
-BY HARSH CHAUHAN AND MANAN VERMA

“FITNESS AND WELLBEING”

Health is paramount to life and necessitates the mind and body in good shape. It
does not mean gymming; instead, it covers a good diet, a mix of strength, flexibility,
endurance, sound sleep and mental peace.
On the 19th of November, 2022, the students of grades IX-XII gathered in the MPH
for a compelling and fascinating Lyceum Talk by Harsh Chauhan and Manan Verma.
This interactive talk started with a question– “How fit are you?” Seven volunteers were
asked to come up on the stage to show their skills, which they did by doing push-ups in
front of everyone. All the students cheered as the boys flexed their fitness, with Aayush
Singh emerging as the victor.
Then, the presenters described the importance of a healthy lifestyle to us. They told us
its value in the ever-changing world, using humorous slides and witty quips, keeping
the hour interesting for all present. They presented the topic in their best way to help
everyone realise how important is our physical, mental and social well-being and how
ignorant we are towards it. They also shared valuable tips for a healthy lifestyle. It was
an amazing talk that ended on a good note, with almost everyone happy. The questions
were tough, humorous and at the same time engaging too, which the speakers answered
well.
-Anushka Singh
XII-Sci

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5th SelaQui Invitational Golf Championship

The school hosted the 5th edition of the SelaQui Golf Championship on the
12th and 13th of November. The championship was divided among two
divisions Junior Category and Senior Category. The Junior Category was
mixed. The first day of the championship was a practice day to get players
from the visiting schools accustomed to the golf course. The second day was
much awaited and filled with zeal and enthusiasm. Six schools, including the
host school, participated in the championship. Players were divided into four
groups consisting of players from all categories. The tee-off started at 9:00 am.
Players from all the schools put their best foot forward and played the course
with sheer determination. Apart from the winners, there were other awards,
too, like a maximum birdie. Technically, birdie is a golf term associated with
scoring one stroke less than the declared par of any given hole. It was awarded
to Harsh Pegwal from the Doon Valley School. Maximum Par Winner was
awarded to Samriddh Thakur for having the biggest margin from par. The
Centre line winner was awarded to Ranjan Kaswan. The winner of the
Junior Category was Vanya Sokhi from Mayo College Ajmer. The winner
from the Senior Category was Samriddh Chand Thakur from St. Patrick Golf
Academy. -Harshit Atri
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7th SelaQui Tennis Invitational

The 7th SelaQui Tennis Invitational 2022 was a success. The court and the campus
witnessed intense matches and fierce competition among the players. The host
school team consistently gave a tough fight. Doon International School Dehradun,
Kasiga School Dehradun, Ecole Global School Dehradun, Rising Star Tennis
Academy, and the host school showcased their grit and skills in the tournament.
The matches were played in both Singles and Doubles formats.
Navin (VIII) won the singles. Kabir (XII) and Sanen (X) proved their mettle in the
doubles (Category Boys). Samriddhi Jha (XI) from the host school and Riya from
Rising Star Tennis Academy played the doubles (Category Girls). Kasiga School
Dehradun won the doubles (Category Boys). Rising Stars took home most of the
awards in the girls' category. The closing ceremony was filled with joy, 
happiness , experiences, and memories.
Not everyone was awarded, but all learnt something new. The host school team
will continue to strive for perfection and will stop only when they make the school
and all of their loved ones proud of their accomplishments.
-Samridhi Jha
XI

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ongratulations
C
PC Batta Tennis Tournament was
held at Kasiga School Dehradun
from 21st - 23rd Nov,22,. Navin
Vittyakoran (VII) won the Boys'
U-14 Singles Championship.

CBSE Sahodaya Athletic Meet for Junior

Boys and Girls was hosted from 18 Nov. - 19
Nov. 2022 by Sapience School Herbertpur
Dehradun.
Palak Singh (VIII) won 2 gold in 100m and
400m. She also stood the second runner up
for the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY in the
girl’s category.

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INTER HOUSE

VOLLEYBALL
Overall

House
Position

Agni II

Akash II

Jal I

Prithvi IV

INTER HOUSE

BASKETBALL
House Overall House Position

Agni IV

Akash III

Jal I

Prithvi II

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Reaching the Outreach

Females face stigma, harassment, and social exclusion based on menstruation. It
affects their mobility, restricts personal choices, and reduces school attendance and
community participation.
Thus, to create awareness on this sensitive topic, 18 girls from grade XI, under the
Students' Outreach Programme, were taken to a village for two nights in
Biharigarh on the 25th Nov. 2022.
After a comfortable night's stay and healthy breakfast at the farmhouse, we
headed directly to the village community hall to interact with the ladies on a
sensitive topic 'Menstrual Hygiene. We discussed with them the myths and the
facts associated with this taboo topic. They were educated on Hygiene and
Healthcare during these particular days through a Nukkad Natak, which
strengthened the purpose of our visit. We also distributed packets of sanitary
napkins among them.

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We also went to Arthurfoot School, which is adopted by our school. It was fun teaching
the students. We had planned many activities which we did with them. The students
were excited to learn through the play-way method. After a day well spent as decided,
we returned to the farmhouse. However, we were exhausted but happy simultaneously
for the initiative taken by us with the support of our Headmaster.
Our evening was booked for a safari ride and interaction with the Headmaster on
various issues and solutions.
After a farm tour followed by an exciting soccer match and a sumptuous brunch, our
outreach program ended.
We thanked Mr Aslam Khan, Mr Asad Khan, Mr Hamza Khan and our Headmaster for
giving us the opportunity to contribute to this noble cause and for making our stay so
comfortable and entertaining. It was an unforgetful trip with lots of learning and
contentment, which we look forward to experiencing again in the days to come.

Janvi Sindhu
XI

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SeQuins’ Day Out!

A long-awaited tutor-tutee outing was scheduled on two consecutive Sundays,
which was fun!
Students of the Holding House and Girls' House went on their day out on 20
November 2022, whereas the boys of the other four Houses enjoyed their outing
on 26 and 27 November as per the schedule.
The excitement was visible in the students a day before their day out. Pacific Mall
Dehradun was the destination decided for us. Students watched their favourite
movies and had their favourite fast food at a happening food court, which offered
an array from desi street delights to Oriental cuisine, Mughlai to Continental,
Pizzas, and Burgers to sweet sinful Donuts.
Photographs were clicked as students wanted to relive the memories made with
their friends and mentors.
It was an amazing experience as everyone had a splendid time spent together.
We wish to get these outings more frequently as it increases our sense of
belonging and purpose, boost our happiness, and improve our self-confidence and
self-worth.
Aanya Pathak
IX

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EXCHANGING CULTURE
AFS-The American field services deal with intercultural exchanges with the help of
student exchanges and coordinators that help to bring in diverse cultures in a
country. An All India National AFS meet was held at Sunbeams School, Varuna, in
Varanasi on the 17th,- 19th Nov. 2022. More than 50 schools participated with
their two representatives. Our first day of the Conference began with an ice-
breaking session between the student representatives where we got an opportunity
to interact and know about each other. A session was planned to educate everyone
about the rich cultural heritage of Varanasi. A conference was scheduled with the
board members of AFS and the Chairman of Sunbeams School on the second day
of our stay, followed by a heritage walk to Sarnath. A cultural evening was also
organised in the evening by the students of the participating schools. It was a
proud moment to receive the award for being adjudged as the best school in the
north zone for the AFS projects and practices we pursued.
On our last day of the programme, we visited Assi Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath
temple and enjoyed the glory of sunrise. We also interacted with Chris Hunter, a
former American professional basketball player. The course of these few days
enriched us with a great learning experience and fond memories.

Adrija Saha
XI

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समयनिष्ठता Events Chronicle

समय का पाबंद होना एक अनुशासित व्यक्ति की पहचान है। समयनिष्ठ 19 students attended a ‘Lit Fest’,
‘Valley of Words’, at Madhuban
व्यक्ति अधिक कु शल होता है। एक अनुशासित और समय का पाबंद व्यक्ति Hotel, Dehradun on won a dance
competition on Saturday, 12 Nov.
हमेशा खुश, तंदरुस्त और स्वस्थ रहता है। वह अपने जीवन में हमेशा 2022.
सम्मान प्राप्त करता है। 22 students participated in the event
‘From Page to Stage ‘ on Saturday, 26
Nov. 2022, at Hopetown Girls High
School, Dehradun. Students won the
अगर हम मनुष्य जीवन से अलग हट कर देखें तो पाएंगे की प्रकृ ति हमे first prize in dance and pottery.
अनुशसित होने के बहुत उदहारण देती है, जैसे सूर्योदय, सूर्यास्त, मौसम का 7 students participated in the Inter-
School Business Pitch Competition on
बदलना, फू लों का खिलना आदि सभी सही समय पर होते हैं। Thursday, 17 Nov. 2022, at Maa
Anandmayi Memorial School,
समयनिष्ठ होना बहुत अधिक आवश्यक है। Raiwala, Dehradun.
Students went for a Tennis friendly
fixture on Saturday, 26 Nov. 2022, at
यह उज्ज्वल भविष्य बनाने में मदद करता है। यदि हम किसी महान पुरुष The Doon School, Dehradun.
3 students participated in ‘JEDI’ on
के इतिहास पर दृष्टि डालें, तो उनके जीवन के अन्य मूल्यों में से एक मूल्य Thursday and Friday, 17 Nov. 2022,
उनका समयनिष्ठ होना होगा। and 18 Nov. 2022, at the Donn
School, Dehradun.
2 students attended the National AFS
Meet with the Headmaster at
अपने जीवन में लक्ष्यों की प्राप्ति के लिए विद्यार्थियों का समयनिष्ठ होना Sunbeam School, Varanasi, from
बहुत अधिक आवश्यक है। सही समय पर कार्य करना उन्हें समय की बचत 16th Nov.2022 to 21st Nov. 2022.
3 students participated in the
और अनावश्यक परेशानियों से बचाता है। ‘SIGMA’ Inter–School Mathematics
Competition on Friday, 11th
यह कहना अतिश्योक्ति नहीं होगी कि समयनिष्ठता ही सफलता की कुं जी Nov.2022, at The Doon School,
Dehradun.
है।

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