“Creativity is the key to

success in the future, and

primary education is where
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teachers can bring creativity in Class: NURSERY
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children at that level”.

Dear Parents,

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the

invisible into the visible”.

We persistently strive and surge towards

triumphing what we aspire for. It has indeed
become our regular phenomenon to climb
the ladder of success. Life is an incessant GLOBALLY IMPORTANT DAYS OF THE MONTH
learning process leading to the expansion of Diwali (7) or Deepavali, is the Hindu Children’s day /
new dimensions, skills, values,
festival of lights, which is celebrated Bal Divas (14)
understanding, and preferences. The
every autumn in the northern The birthday of
ambiance at home, neighbourhood and Chacha Nehru, a
school has a greater impact on the mental hemisphere. One of the most popular
festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises great Indian
health and adaptability of today’s children. leader, is
We use ample and copious examples such as the spiritual "victory of light over
celebrated as
context cues, vivid illustrations, anecdotes of darkness, good over evil and knowledge Children’s Day. He worked for the well-
successful people to instill a ray of hope and over ignorance". being of children as well as youngsters
create an explicit communication among our
after the independence of India. He
students to strengthen the peace and World Science Day for Peace and worked so much for the education,
harmony of humanity. Here we understand Development (10) It offers an progress and welfare of the children of
that language has the pivotal role as the opportunity to demonstrate to the wider India.
architect and facilitator of the mind.
public why science is relevant to their
Language is the medium of thoughts,
daily lives and to engage them in debate World Toilet Day
analysis and conceptualization as the right on related issues. (19) The aim of
choice of vocabulary reflects the intensity World Toilet Day is
and sensitivity of life experience. It intends National Education Day (11) is an to raise awareness
to enlighten, inspire, clarify, inform, provide annual observance in India to about the people in
insights, incise, analyze, theorize and of commemorate the birth anniversary of the world who don’t
course, philosophize. Such processes are Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He
possible only by the power of the mind, have access to a
introduced free primary education and
intellect, reasoning, envisioning and toilet, despite the fact
modern institutions of higher education
wisdom. All our hopes, aspirations dreams
thus promoting national education. that it is a human
rely upon the younger generation of today right to have clean water and sanitation.
which is going to be the bright future of This day, November 19, is marked to
India. CAMPUS CLANDESTINE
draw attention to global sanitation
The month of October offered an exciting
Education has a vital role in chiseling and and interesting theme and project – Party
issues.
harnessing this potential resource. Right and ‘Dresses’. The Major Co-Curricular
education, proper guidance and up-bringing Activity ‘Carnival Treat’ helped the children SYLLABUS
can make every child of today, a shining star to enhance and understand the festivals and
of tomorrow. This is my vision to life and I
ENGLISH
custom. Festivals keep people closer to their
believe in being honest to myself than before Oral: Phonic drill and vocabulary words,
tradition which helps on preserving culture
anyone. I want each child to inculcate the and heritage. The children were able to Rhymes, Recognition of capital letters A –
same strength and values in oneself. understand the difference between National, Z, Webbing of letters, Stories
Students of grade IV & V would be gearing Religious and Harvest festivals. Through the Written: Capital letters A – Z, Small and
up for their II Term Examination slated to be theme ‘Party’ children were explained in capital letters Aa - Ee, Webbing of
held in this month. Hence, the need of the detail about purpose of parties, different
hour is your invaluable assistance by sparing
letters
types of parties, special food and dresses for
quality time with your kids not only to score party, various types of decoration made for MATHS
marks but also to create a strong rapport different parties and fun frolic at the party. Oral: Counting 1-35, Far and near
with them. Project ‘Dresses’ helped the children to know Written: Numbers 1-20, Matching 1 –
about different types of dresses, reason for 15, Count and compare, Shapes -
It is said “Happiness is a state of mind” and wearing clothes. The students Rectangle
I truly abide by this phrase and change the understood the difference between
outlook of events no matter how challenging HINDI
formal and casual wear, party wear and dfork,Wa
the task or difficult the situation must have
been.
uniform. They came to know about dgkfu;kWa
different material used for making ljy Hkk"kk dk iz;ksx
Regards dresses and importance of wearing neat fyf[kr%&Loj m] ÅA
Principal and clean dress.
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SPECIAL
THEME OF THE MONTH – CARTOONS
“History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children”.
Nelson Mandela
“To laugh at you is to love yourself” 'cartoon' refers to
the drawing made in order to transfer the artist's design
onto the surface to be painted. Cartoons do play a role in
character development in a child's life. It's much easier
to teach them about basic moral values, for instance,
Ingredients: through cartoons with a message. Cartoons teach children the value of
All purpose flour (Maida) – 1 cup
respect and true friends. Through this theme, the children will learn about
different cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry, Donald Duck, and Mickey
• Khoya (Unsweetened milk Mouse. They will develop interest in weaving meaningful stories. Students
solid) – 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp will gain knowledge about cartoonist, superheroes, difference between
• Curd – 1/4 cup
• Ghee + Vanaspati – 2 tbsp reality and fiction. They will develop sense of responsibility and learn the
• Cooking soda – 1/2 tsp art of storytelling.
• Badam, cashew, pistachios – 5
each
• Raisin – 10-15 PROJECT OF THE MONTH –TOM AND
• Oil to deep fry
For sugar syrup JERRY
Sugar – 3 & 1/2 cups Cartoons are source of entertainment, develop
Water - 3 & 1/2 cups relationship, it enhances imagination and
Saffron – A pinch (Optional)
education. Tom and Jerry is an American animated
METHOD
series of short films created in 1940 by William
In a mixing bowl, place khoya Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It centers on a rivalry
(crumbled, at room temperature), between its two title characters, Tom, a cat, and
maida, ghee, vanaspati, curd and
cooking soda. Mix well. Sprinkle
Jerry, a mouse and many recurring characters, based around slapstick
water (approx 2 to 3 tbsp) and knead comedy. Through the project “Tom and Jerry” children will be exposed to
to a dough. Keep aside for 10 to 15 various cartoon characters and various TV Channels showing the cartoons.
mins and prepare sugar syrup. Add
sugar and water in a vessel and bring
They will understand about true friendship and concern for each other’s
to boil. Once it starts boiling, simmer well-being.
it for four to five minutes in medium PARENT PLUS RHYME AND FUN
flame. As the sugar syrup gets ready,
make the pedas. Knead the dough
again gently to make it smooth. Roll • Speak with your child not in
into equal, small lemon sized balls. a hurried way, pausing
Flatten it slightly. Stuff with little of
the mixed nuts say a large pinch. often.
Gather the sides and cover the nuts. • Asking questions is a
Heat oil and lower the flame. Add
several pedas at a time depending on
normal part of life – but try
the size of your kadai and oil you to resist asking one after the
keep. Cook in medium flame, gently other.
turning now and then to ensure even
cooking. Once deep golden in colour,
• Help all members of the
drain in paper towels and soak in hot family take turns talking
sugar syrup. Let it soak of minimum 2 and listening. Children find
hours.
it much easier to talk when
there are fewer
TONGUE TWISTERS
 I saw a kitten eating chicken interruptions.
in the kitchen. • Use descriptive praise to
 I thought I thought of build confidence.
thinking of thanking you.