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Nurturing Global Leaders!
Contents Page FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
From the Principal‟s 1
Desk
Scholastic Report 2
Leadership Training 2
Spell Bee 2
Wall Magazine 2
Independence Day 2
Fancy Dress 2
Recitation 2
Numismatic Exhibition 2
Teachers‟ Day 3
Music-Art-Dance Expo 3
Teachers‟ Workshop 3
Open Day – I Semester 3
Result to Parents
Winners Gallery 3
Snapshots of Art 3
Exhibition
प्रणों देवी सरस्वती वाजेभिर
वाजजनीवतत धीनाां ववत्र्यवत ु
Editorial Board
Mr. Radhakrishnan
Mrs. Sapna Jarish
PGP International School
Near Railway Station,
Palani Nagar, Vettambadi,
Namakkal – 637 405 (TN)
Tel. No.+91 4286 201263,
Cell: +91 8220882991
The „Old‟ gives way to the „New‟… It‟s been a very long summer and the rains
took their own sweet time coming. But when it rained, it literally poured!
Thankfully the wearisome part of the year is behind us now and the campus, as
well as its residents, is once again full speed ahead.
Scholastic and co-scholastic activities initiated in the beginning of the academic
session resulted in new friendships and newer aspirations combined with
rejuvenated spirits all around have thereafter speeded up the pace of activities in
these past months.
Whereas on the one hand students and their teachers have covered much ground in
academics and got the Formative Assessment I and II as well as the Summative
Assessment I out of the way, co-scholastic activities in the cultural and sports
domain have also kept pace. The PGPIS students participated in various activities,
a comprehensive mix of inter-group wall magazine, spell bee, painting, music and
dance competitions resulted in the spotting of many a rising star. The certified
reading program initiated by the library department which commenced at the
beginning of the current session, also gathered steam as many students enrolled.
Besides these, sports too remained an integral part of the students‟ schedule
inspired as usual by the thought that healthy minds prosper in healthy bodies.
Needless to say, the latter retained their reputation as the most popular aspect of
schooling from the students‟ point of view.
A number of events related to career and guidance counseling for the students and
in-service training for the teachers also punctuated the daily routine of the campus.
As an outcome of these, we are now prepared to expand and diversify the motifs
on our canvas of schooling with the introduction of the Adolescence Education
Program. The AEP has emerged as the new flagship program of the CBSE after
the introduction of the CCE and we are resolved to ensure that our students derive
maximum benefit from it.
“Success” as the renowned author and self-help expert Rober t Collier said, “is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” While we kept our minds and efforts focused on the „doings‟, success has been „happening‟ to us quietly behind our backs so to speak. The cultural competitions and activities culminated with M-A-D Cultural Expo on 7
th August 2013 which was a grand success have
proved that we too are at par with some very accomplished and acclaimed schools.
Lao Tzu has somewhere said, “Accomplish but do not boast; accomplish without
show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish
without forcing.” This is a piece of advice I reserve for all of us here at School,
but I would be failing in my duties if I did not acknowledge the generous and
unflinching support that we have received from Mrs. & Dr. Palani G. Periasamy,
Founders and our superiors and the entire community of our stake holders without
which this achievement would not have been possible.
That said, lest some of us pause to rest on our laurels, I would do equally well to
remind ourselves, “If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you
haven't done much to day.” ― Mikhail Gorbachev
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PGPIS NEWSLETTER – August-September 2013
PGP International School, Namakkal
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“None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard
Scholastic Area: Wall Magazine-Visualizing India 2025–14.08.13
First & Second Formative Assessment:
The focal point of academic activities during the
month of August was the completion of these two
assessments. As part of the first formative assessment
students of Grade I to X appeared for class tests,
MCQ tests and unit tests while Grade XI appeared for
their second and third fortnightly tests and IIT-JEE
foundation test series. Grade VI to X also went
through the IIT – JEE foundation test series.
As part of the Second Formative assessment various
activities, such as interdisciplinary project – „Election
System‟, still/working model making, report writing,
etc. were organised. Students were very actively
involved in the whole process of election system and
interwoven different disciplines through street plays,
extempore, campaigns, interviews, panel discussions,
slogan and logo designing, posters, pre and exit poll
surveys and one on one vote canvasing. Finally, by
12th August students have come forward with
wonderful reports on their two month long
interdisciplinary project. Plenty of still and working
models related to different themes/topics too were
prepared and displayed in the classrooms.
Co-scholastic Area: Motivational & Leadership Training – 07-08-2014:
Mr. Ganapathi, Correspondent,
PGP Colleges and Mr. M.
Manikandan, Soft skill trainer,
Nokia have conducted an
insightful training program for
our senior students. This program has inspired our
students and they understood the value of setting
goals, hard work, perseverance and personal integrity
from the talks, activities and videos screened by the
speakers. We are really thankful to Ganapathi Sir for
arranging this program.
Spell Bee Winners!
Anubhav(XI) Nandana(VIII) Dharunika(III)
To encourage the students to work
in group and express their varied
talents theme based Wall magazine
competion was conducted. Different
groups presented their vision 2025
by using multi skills such as
painting, designing, slogans,
captions, writeups, etc.
Independence Day Celebration – 15.08.2013
On the occasion of 67th Independence Day of India,
honour to unfurl the flag.
Mr. Loganathan, School
CEO narrated the hardship
and sacrifice the Indian
freedom fighters made to
gain the freedom. Mr.
Radhakrishnan, Principal spoke on creating new
legacies by the present generation by fighting
against the current issues threatening the very
existence of our country. Program was culminated
by some fun games and sweet distribution.
Fancy Dress Competition (LKG to I) – 17.08.2013
Role playing is one of the
most important tools of
learning particularly at the
pre-primary
and primary
level. Keeping this in view, we
conducted the Fancy Dress competition
for the children from LKG to grade I.
The purpose of conducting the
competition was not only to blend
learning with fun but also to develop
confidence in the little ones by giving
them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in
front of an audience.
Recitation (English, Hindi & Tamil)-17.08.2013:
Poetry is the essence of literature. To spread the
aroma of poetry; English,
Hindi, Tamil poem recitation
competition was held on
August 17th for grade I to XI.
The poems were recited
beautifully; keeping in mind
the rhythm, mood, diction and
expressions. Certain poems
recited, managed to create
images in the minds. This
competition enlivened the mood
and enabled the children to develop
taste and appreciation for Poetry.
The aroma of Poetry shall linger on
and on and on . . . for day‟s altogether.
First Summative Assessment – 10 to 21-10-2013:
First Semester got over with the summative assessment conducted in the second and third week of September. Students‟ performances in these assessments were outstanding.
a short and sweet program was organised. Mr.
Perumal, Correspondent was the special guest of
Spell Bee (Grade III to XI) – 10.08.2013:
To encourage children to improve their language skills related to spellings, reading, composition and usage we have organised spell bee competition at different grade levels. Students have very actively participated in the different levels of competition – preliminary (pen-paper) and final (oral). This has helped in boosting their confidence in using English.
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“The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.” - Plutarch
Numismatic Exhibition – 21.08.2013:
It was organised with the purpose of furthering
numismatic knowledge, bringing together students
interested in numismatics and to promote among
students interest in numismatic collection and study.
Of Historic Value: Students having a look at the currencies
and coins on display
Music-Art-Dance Expo – 7th
September 2013
The much awaited Music-Art-Dance Cultural Expo
of 7th September was a memorable event as students
performed different dances and songs in an
outstanding manner. The event began with the Art
exhibition which was opened up
for the parents and visitors by
Dr. Palani G. Periasamy, the
Chairman. The paintings and
drawings exhibited really
amazed the parents and other visitors. Certificates
were given away to
winners of different
competitions conducted
in the First Semester. To
add to everyone‟s delight
a colourful dance and music extravaganza was
presented by the
students. While
these dances and
songs earned a
thundering
applause, it was the Grade III students with their
Nepali dance stole the show with their perfect
costume and well-coordinated
steps that had everyone jiving to
their beats. The programme came
to a close with the mesmerizing
sight as all students came on the
stage with lit up candles and sung Vande Matram
with much patriotic fervour. Thus an enchanting
evening culminated and with it both happiness and
nostalgia crept into each one on the campus.
Faculty Development Program – 14.09.2013:
The basic objective of FDP is to improve the quality
of teaching to improve
the quality of students of
the school so that they
are able to do better in
life. A one day faculty
development program
focused on staff
motivation and planning for the second semester was
conducted on 14th September. The methodology
used for training included presentations, video
shows, and group activities. This has helped the
teachers to finalise date sheets and curriculum
planning for all activities of the second semester and
decide up on field trips,
interdisciplinary assignments
and projects. The newly
introduced Open Book Test
and Assessment of Speaking
and Listening Skills too were
discussed and the mode of implementation were
finalised.
Open Day–I Semester Progress Report–21.09.13
On the last working day of first semester we have
invited the parents along with their wards to collect
the progress report of their wards. Parents were
requested to go through all the activities done by the
students at the school. They were able to meet all the
teachers and discuss in detail about the progress of
their wards. We received very positive feedback
from the parents.
WINNERS GALLERY
SNAPSHOTS OF ART EXHIBITION