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Journeying Together February 2018 Vol. 20
In this Issue:
Funfest Beyond the Classroom Global Citizenship
Special Assemblies Project Based Learning Guest Lectures
Junior Campus Events Awards and Accolades Students’ Corner
Funfest was an amazing event and we were all very excited about it. We enjoyed the comedy shows
and fun filled music, especially the energy packed traditional drum performances. The interesting
games, fortune telling and hair colouring were a lot of fun. I am eagerly awaiting the next Funfest!
- Tamizhinian S, Grade V
The CHSV Funfest was an eco-friendly fund raising carnival with games, food and plenty of
enthusiasm. Games like Mad Bull and Laser Tag and the Scary House attracted many children.
The aroma of food wafting through the air tempted one and all. A talent show where the students
could overcome their inhibitions and exhibit their talent attracted enthusiastic participation.
All efforts were made to keep the event ‘Zero Waste’ with cloth bags replacing plastic bags and
waste segregation done at source.
- Rohit M, Grade VII
CHSV Funfest - Making a Difference
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The GC Stall
As part of the grade VII Biology internals, we had to make a dish that was healthy, tasty and
involved fireless cooking. The objective of the project was to ‘Eat Healthy and Say No to Junk
Food’. We worked in groups and made delicious food with different ingredients. We worked
together as a team and learnt that healthy options can be really delicious. This internals was
very informative and made learning fun.
- J Chandana and Juhusree P, Grade VII
Project Based Learning
Cooking for Health
The Global Citizenship stall during Funfest sold products made by the students during their
project sessions. It included mats woven from old sarees, baskets from used paper, hand-made
note books, composting brochures, compost in paper bags, student designed health and fitness
interactive calendars and muffins with a message. There were also campaigns, street plays and
flash mobs by the students to promote their message. The water conservation team ‘Project
Elixir, performed a mime show, a song and a dance to create awareness on planting trees and
conserving water. They also distributed neem seed balls made by them.
- Rakshana M, Grade VII
Simple and Effective
For our Science experiment on simple/complex machines, each one of us had to bring a
working model of a simple machine. We used creative and innovative ideas and made a simple
machine using waste materials. We then presented it before the class. We were curious about
the topic and got to know a lot of interesting facts on how machines work.
- Arnav B Prakash, Grade V
Beyond the Classroom
Poetry in Stone
Our trip to Mahabalipuram was fun. We saw stone sculptures on the walls and tried pushing the
‘Butterball Rock’, a huge rock which hasn’t moved for many years even after natural disasters. We
visited the Durga Temple and a well, which are almost 1400 years old. The beautiful Seashore
Temple was awesome. It was fun putting our hand inside the Narasimha sculpture to test if we
were good. If not, it would bite us ! We returned home after an enjoyable day with our friends.
- Hebe Haashana Senthil and Himani Jain K, Grade V
Our trip to Vandalur Zoo started with the journey in a big bus, eating snacks along the way.
We walked through the zoo and saw many fascinating animals like the white tiger, otters,
lions, turtles, monkeys, deer and elephants. My favourites were the peacock and the giraffe.
I also enjoyed watching the funny manner in which the chimpanzee walked. After a delicious
meal, we returned home. I loved this field trip, it was the best!
- Janisha Vignesh Kumar, Grade IV
A Day at the Zoo
A Peek into Rural Life
Our trip to Chokhi Dhani started with a bus ride where we danced and sang. There we saw folk
dances and a magic show. We also went on bullock cart rides, camel rides and horse rides. We were
surprised to see a man walking on a tight rope. After a delicious lunch, we came back to school.
I love going to trips like these with my friends.
- Pavan Sethu Raman, Grade III
Hurry Up! Hurry Up!
We have to catch the train!
Hurry Up! Hurry Up!
Before it rains.
We have to board the train,
Hand me the ticket,
Don’t watch the phone!
I’ll tell you the wicket!
- N Vidur, Grade III
Catching the Train
Global Citizenship
The Namma Ooru Foundation conducted a session for us on how to make the Fun Fest event ‘Zero
Waste’. All the waste was going to be segregated into ‘recyclable’ and ‘compost’ waste. That which
could be composted will go to a center where it would be turned into manure. Those of us who had
volunteered to be a part of this group designed badges to wear while we campaigned for
‘Zero Waste’. We also made placards with motivational slogans about protecting
the environment.
- Samhita Aravind Sridharan, Grade VI
Cleaning Up the Coast
The students of VII Vairam and VI Samandhi have been working on waste segregation and plastic
pollution respectively as part of their global citizenship projects. We got an opportunity to put our
words into action by being a part of the Beach Clean Up drive to restore the beach in time for the
‘Urur Olcott Kuppam Vizha’ and the Olive Ridley nesting season. On reaching the beach
at 6.30 am, we were provided with gloves, gunny bags and instructions on how to
collect plastic waste from the beach at the old fishing hamlet. It was fulfilling for us to
participate and contribute to this wonderful initiative.
- Advaith Menon, Grade VII
Zero Waste Squad
As part of their global citizenship project, the students of grade IX Neidhal campaigned against
food wastage through a dance and a street play. The dialogues of the play were hard hitting and
powerful. The team also got an opportunity to perform at the Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya School.
In addition to the street play and dance, the programmes included a presentation by Adithya and
Kayal of grade VI and a pledge against food wastage.
Help Fight Food Waste
Activities and Presentations on ‘Shapes’
Junior Campus Events
The little ones during a ‘Show
and Tell’ on Community
Helpers.
Fun All Day
The students of the Junior Campus enjoyed a day of fun filled activities and games
Guest Lectures
Mr. Ram Prasad gave us a guest lecture on agriculture, soil and natural resources. He spoke about
his farm, the crops he grew and the traditional and modern farming methods. We saw the five
different types of soil and learnt about food crops and cash crops. We were surprised to
know how much water is needed for crops to grow. We realized that we should not waste
food since this also means that we waste water.
- Pradhyutha Prasanna, Shraddha Padmanabhan,
Shalini Aravindan, Grade IV
Dr. Karpagambal Sairam gave us an
out-of-text book session with her engaging
lecture on various aspects of Health and
Hygiene. She told us about the importance of
following a balanced diet and keeping
ourselves clean and healthy.
- R Ria, Grade VI
During his guest lecture on ‘Judiciary in India’,
Advocate S Muthukumar used realistic and
relatable situations to explain how each court
works. The mock court he used to demonstrate the
process made it a very interesting experience.
This helped us understand the role and
importance of the Judiciary in India.
- Divya Chidambaram, Grade VII
Padmaja Acharya conducted an interactive and
lively session for the students of grade VI on ‘Our
Environment’. We learned a lot about biotic and
abiotic components and saving the earth’s
resources. Some of us volunteered to be a part
of a play to initiate a discussion on the rotation
and revolution of the earth.
- Sririsha B, Grade VI
Dr. Swaminathan Krishna conducted a session on
‘ Climate and Natural Vegetation’ as part of a
Geography Guest Lecture for the
students of grade VIII
Special Assemblies
In order to promote the idea of composting, we
wrote our own lyrics to a popular English song and
performed it as a ‘Cup Song’ with catchy beats.
An original skit was staged and we showed an
informative video on ‘How to Compost’. We hope
our assembly inspires other students to begin
composting.
- Bhavna Badrinarayanan, and Ananya, VI
Sembaruthi
During our class assembly, we spread
awareness on the consequences of food wastage
through a role play and a presentation. We also
led the assembly in taking an oath to prevent
food wastage.
- R Ria , VI Roja
The theme of our class assembly was
‘Reduce the Usage of Plastic’. Our skit
highlighted the consequences of burning
plastic and our presentation brought out its
harmful effects and offered alternate
solutions. A video on the ‘Great Pacific
Garbage Patch’ was shown.
- Sahana Thiaga Rajan, VI Samandhi
The students of VII Maragatham and
Vaiduryam presented an assembly on the
usage and impact of foul language.
They conveyed their message through
a skit and a song.
- Anika Jahnvi Sridharan, VII
Maragatham
For our assembly on ‘Shivarathri’, we spoke
about the significance of the festival, the five
elements of Shiva and the food traditionally
eaten on Shivarathri. A humorous play with a
modern interpretation of the festival was also
staged.
- Siddhant Tewary, Aadhav S Bharadwaj and
Vaghul Kumar, VII Vairam
The students of the Junior Campus participated in a Gita Chanting event where they recited
slokas from the Bhagavad Gita. Students from middle school had an inter house event where
they recited verses 1-15 from Chapter 17.
Our Under-12 Boys Football team won the inter school football tournament conducted by
Primrose School. Pradhyum from grade VI was awarded the Best Player of the tournament.
Awards and Accolades
Gita Chanting
Football Champs
Harini, Sanjay and Siva Visagan of grade IX
came 3rd in an inter-school Road Safety Quiz
conducted by the police department as part of
Hyundai's CSR.
Grade III - Ashwath Kumar, Roshan M Lakshman, Jaladanki Venkata Sri Haren,
Arjun Pandian
Grade IV - Sebastian Xavier, D Vaathsalya, Srinjay Shrinivas
Grade V - Tamizhinian S, Sheetal N, Skandakumar Karttikeyan
Grade VI - Lohith Ramachandran, Divyansh Maheshwari, Nishanthanan K S
Grade VII - Yoogi Kovendhan, Mugil Vignesh Shanmugam, Iniya P
Grade VIII - Aditya B Prakash, Tejas Nageshwaran, Mahendra Kurup
Grade IX - P Kishore Kumar, Naren Srinivasan, Abhiram Gopala Dasika
Grade X - Bharadwaj Sudarsan
Grade XI - Sweta Chakravarthi
School Level Science Olympiad Winners
Road Safety Quiz
In this quiz, organized by the Royal Australian
Chemical Institute, the following students won awards:
Grade VII – Advaith Menon, Krishna Karthikeyan,
K Nithin , Yoogi Kovendhan, Mugil Vignesh
Shanmugam
Grade VIII – Aditya B Prakash, Mahendra Kurup,
Tejas Nageshwaran
Grade IX – Trisha Balakrishnan, Abhiram Gopala
Dasika
Grade X – Karthik Eswar
Mahendra Kurup of grade VIII got a perfect score of
30/30 and featured as a stellar performer in the
Advaith S J of grade V, won the Sub
Juniors title of the Republic Day Cup
Inter-School Table Tennis tournament.
Love and Compassion
Love and compassion are two wonderful aspects of life which according to me are inseparable,
but taking a deeper look into it we realise maybe it is not. Love is defined as a feeling of strong
affection towards a person and compassion is a sympathetic pity for a person’s suffering or
misfortune. Love is unconditional and does not have any reasoning but being compassionate
always has a base or a reason. That is why love is said to be ‘blind’ but compassion is not. But in
my opinion, love is a base for being compassionate, whereas compassion is never accepted
to be love. But surely no human can live without either of this.
- Chenchulaxmi S Suresh , Grade VI
Students’ Corner
Australian National Chemistry Quiz
Table Tennis Star
Sharing is so much fun,
Even if it is a little bun,
Though you may not have something new,
Don’t feel very blue.
Giving is the key,
It brings everyone glee!
I have a feeling inside me,
Sharing and caring is the best way to be.
Open your mind and open your heart,
Life will give you a big tart!
Sharing is where we make a start,
And it would be your life’s best part.
- Zakya K Palicha, Grade III
Joy of Giving
Good Day! Bonjour! Gutar Morgen! Konichiva!
Learning languages may not be easy but it sure is fun! It also helps us in many ways. Of course,
learning languages increases your memory; helps you connect with people of different states,
countries and even continents! Being a student you may think that it is not possible. You sure are
wrong because there are ways to do so! Websites such as Tandem enable you to read in different
languages and understand the world more.
Next comes visualization. Understanding what one says is vital but relating to it is equally
important. The way each language is created is different. It depends on their culture and beliefs. For
example, feelings that cannot be expressed in words in English can be expressed in French. That is
because English was created in the North Sea Germanic dialects and their way of life was different
from that of the French. So French may have words English does not and vice versa, depending on
the culture, people and even the climate!
Then comes looking from “THEIR” point of view. Every language has words which reveal their way
of thinking. It helps you to understand the country or state in which the language was created,
helping you understand the world and even your culture from another’s point of view. But most
importantly it helps you understand yourself, where you come from and your mode or way of
thinking.
So let’s learn languages and acknowledge their importance. Imagine life without the everyday
Namaste, Hello or Goodnight. Hope you understand how a word or language can change anything
and everything and how small the world would be if we knew many languages. Every place would
then feel like home.
- Nandita Lakshmankumar, Grade VII
Benefits of Learning Different Languages
English can be retraced back to the Romans,
Who fought the war against the Anglos and Saxons-the Germans,
And came up with a language so simple and plain,
Who knew it would be a part of our textbooks – A subject so main.
And then came the Vikings who split territories,
And then the language carries,
As it mixed with Norse, new and bold,
English was now the language everyone told.
It mixed with French and Latin,
And earned its sophistication like gold and platinum,
And then came in Shakespeare with loads of literature
Wrote books on Macbeth and other creatures.
This revolutionised Science
And those intelligent minds
By becoming a global language
And gave the world such a great advantage.
- Aditya B Prakash, Grade VIII
History of Language
To know more about why this day is so significant, turn the clock back to February 28, 1928 when the
renowned physicist C.V.Raman made a ground breaking discovery - the scattering of light - a
phenomenon that later came to be called the Raman Effect, after him. This day is not only about
honouring a great physicist, but also for each and every one of us. It is a day for thought and inquisition
into scientific fields.
On this day, the role of Science in human welfare concerning various areas like disease eradication,
energy production, space exploration, environmental issues, information technology etc. are emphasized
on. The impact and influence of biotechnology in various fields like agriculture, health, environment,
industry and pharmaceuticals is highly significant. Science has done wonders in communication as well.
This day motivates to inculcate scientific passion among the school children. Although Science can be
scary (Chemistry students know this better than most!!), it still has a certain beauty to it. If someone says
they hate Science, they are lying. They may hate the subject matter of Science taught to them, but it is
impossible to not be fascinated by Science.
We celebrate National Science Day to explore new horizons and push scientific frontiers further. It is
vital that we develop a temper for Science. It is with this aim that the government, through the
Department of Science and Technology, organizes events such as Science Week which culminates in
the National Science Day - a day to honour our ancestors' developments, respect what has helped us
evolve this far and to appreciate the beauty that Science has created around us.
- Samyukt Vasu, Grade XI
National Science Day
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In March …
Grade X and Grade XII Board Examinations
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