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Principal

Dated: 01/10/2017

Dear Parent,

Greetings from ABPS

The famous writer Khalil Gibran once wrote:-

“We give but little when we give our possessions It is when we give off ourselves that we truly give.....” How true this is in the current context of not just education but life itself....

An adolescent of today goes through multitudes of problems which were unheard of in the recent past. Sociological, physiological and psychological problems have entwined the youth of today like the tentacles of the octopus, thus leading to a totally confused adolescent. Are we as teachers and parents nourishing the child’s psyche?

Technology abuse is breaking the wholeness of humanity. It is deadening man’s will, numbing his thoughts and automating him. The misuse of electronic gadgets adds to the degradation of our culture and educational environment. As responsible adults do we spend qualitative time with our children, in addressing issues of their concern?

The need of the day is the call for EDUCARING rather than EDUCATING the school goers. It is high time that education changes its connotation with the present times. Education needs to be enriched with human values. Caring in terms of education means to nurture, to promote growth by providing support, encouragement, affection, training and tutelage, to ensure physical and mental wellness of the child through fourteen years of schooling. Thus the challenging role of us as educators is paramount in educaring.

Keeping in mind the theme of the year 2017-18 “Where Dreams take Flight”, we at school will continue to provide ample opportunities for the realization of the individual potential and worked minutely toward the development of abilities and interests, for the full flowering of each child’s personality.

“School is a building that has four walls, with tomorrow inside.”- Lon Watters So dear parents let’s work together for a new tomorrow----a tomorrow moulded by us---for we are the Architects of Impressionable Minds----In conclusion I quote Daniel Webster who said:- “If we work on marble, it will perish,

If we work on brass, time will efface it, If we rear temples, they will crumble into dust,

But if we work on immortal minds and instil into them Principles, We are engraving upon tablets, which no time will efface;

But will brighten and brighten to all eternity.” Wish you a Happy Reading

With Best Wishes,

Daphne Unger

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BI – ANNUAL REPORT – APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 2017 Results – Our Pride & Glory.

Class XII – AISSCE School Toppers (COMMERCE)

Miss. Somi Khemsara

95.8%

(SCIENCE)

Master. Karan Saxena 94.2%

Master Ritik Dhakad 94.2%

The highlights of class XII Board Results :-

• Total No. of Students Appeared : 77. • The no of students securing 95% : 1 • The no of Students with Distinction (75% and above) : 44.

An unbeatable feat – Nominated for the Chairman’s Award for the Sixth Consecutive Year is a record in the history of the Aditya Birla Group of Schools.

• The topper of the Commerce Stream Miss. Somi Khemsara with 95.6% nominated for the Prestigious Chairman's award for Scholastic Excellence (Sixth Consecutive Year.)

Class X – AISSE School Toppers(CGPA 10)

The highlights of class X Board Results :-

• Pass % -100 No. Appeared : 98 • No. of students securing CGPA 10 : 11 • No. of Students securing 90% and above : 23 • No. of students with Distinction : 63 • No. of Students with First Class - 60% and above : 94

Platform for accelerated growth -

Morning Assembly Strengthened: The Theme based special Assemblies on historical events from classes III – XII will rejuvenate our students with the true spirit of patriotism and sensitize them about the social awareness while encouraging the ‘Whole Class Participation’ concept. The fortnightly ‘Good Morning Talk’ by the Staff, who is the ‘Personality of the week‘ keeps the students in regular touch with ‘Theme Based Messages’ attuning their young minds to introspect and think positively.

Adopt a Child Policy: To provide academic support and encouragement to the slow learners, this policy is extended to students of classes III-XII. The ‘Personal Touch’ will help the students to boost their self confidence and accountability.

Remedial Teaching : To bring the slow learners and low achievers at par with the rest of the class, remedial classes have been arranged for students of classes I-XII.

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Library Council : The best readers award has been inducted to encourage students with voracious reading habits, who also form an integral part of the Library council, The increased budget towards the procurement of books in the School Library in accordance with the age and interest of students, is bound to equip the library and promote and strengthen the reading skills.

Positive Discipline : Undesirable behaviour is curbed at school through the strengthening of the card system. Positive behaviour will be reinforced through the issue of Green card for Excellence in Academics, Good conduct, Discipline, Punctuality and Spoken English.

CEO’S Visit: Dr. S. Ganguli, CEO, GHR Education visited our Institution on the 12th of September, 2017 and interacted with the Management, Staff, Students of Class XII and their parents. . The visit provided the desirable platform for sharing of his rich experience on innovative practices, aimed towards qualitative improvement. He laid special emphasis on building a safe and secured environment at school and at home.

ISO Audit: With the purpose to strengthen the systems in place, the Recertification Audit for ISO 9001 : 2015 was conducted by the TUV – SUD team with Mr. Chouhan Dixit as the lead auditor and Ms Dipti Dubal as the auditor on the 14th & 15th of September, 2017.

The Head - Corporate Communications - Grasim Industries Ltd. : Mr. Himanshu Kapadia visited our school on 23rd September, 2017 and has recorded his reflections in the visitors book “Wow ! Wish I could study here. The efforts of Students & Overall leadership of the Principal is seen in each and every moment I spent my time here. The Classrooms, Cleanliness, Attitude, The Knowledge & above all the Humanity & Love of Students is Truly Great. An amazing morning spent & look forward to Great Future of these students in NATION BUILDING. KUDOS! TO THE PRINCIPAL & ALL STAFF MEMBERS.”

Winds of Change – New Windmills for Professional Growth:

In keeping with the objective of promoting quality education, disseminating knowledge and sensitizing to the present day scenario, rejuvenating and refreshing courses, seminars and workshops.

a) The National Institute of Public Co-Operation and Child Development conducted a two days workshop on 30th & 31st of August, 2017, at Indore for the school teachers on “Identification and Management of Behavioral problems among School Children” . The workshop provided the required insight in effectively dealing and managing the learning and Behaviour Problems of School Children.

b) A two day’s workshop on Commerce was attended by Ms. Veena Kundi on the 9th & 10th of September, 2017 at “Gyan Sagar” Mathura with Mr. Vipin Wason from S. Chand Publications, Delhi as the resource person.

c) Mrs. Anitha Nair of the Primary section participated in the two days workshop at “Gyan Sagar” , PRFS Mathura, on the 16th & 17th of September, 2017. The resource person Ms.Sonia Rehlia touched upon the importance of learning - teaching methods through practical experiences in the Pre Primary Sections while Ms. Mala Palani threw light on the teaching learning process through innovative teaching methods.

At the Crossroads :

“Gratitude is the memory of the heart” with thankful heart all of us at School bid adieu to Mrs. M. Joseph, Senior English Teacher who has put in 36 years of dedicated service and Mrs. K. Singh, Senior Social Science teacher who has rendered 25 years of service to the institution. They were given a tearful, warm and affectionate farewell by the students and staff on the 29th of April, 2017.

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Transfer of Mr. J.C. Nair :

Mr. J.C. Nair, TGT Mathematics was transferred to the Aditya Birla Public School Reddipalayam as a part of the transfer policy of the Aditya Birla Group of Schools

Strengthening systems:

In accordance with the kind instructions of Mr. Ashok Ramchandran Group Executive President Ms. Garima Bihani of HRLP corporate office Mumbai was deputed to make a review about the functioning of the Aditya Birla Group of Schools at Nagda. Her valuable visit on the 26th of May 2017, was indeed rewarding . The meticulous way in which she made a study of the intrinsic details presented to her, speaks volumes about her commitment to the vital responsibility entrusted.

Events of Significance:

Celebrating Potential – Awards Day

To recognize the hard work put in by the students throughout the year, to boost the multifaceted talent and to uphold the excellence in academics, the awards and accolades were bestowed on our stalwart during the Awards day function of our school, held on the 21st of April, 2017 for the students of primary section and on the 22nd of April, 2017 for the students of the middle, secondary and senior secondary section. The chief guest for the primary section was Dr. Archana Srivastava a renowned educationalist of Ujjain.

The alumni of our school Mrs. Kavita Nair, the Executive Vice President at Vodafone India Limited, graced the function as the chief guest. The galaxy of dignitaries were overwhelmed to witness the professionalism in which the awards function was flawlessly conducted.

The newly inducted the Best Boy / Best Girl award and the award for the upkeep of notebooks gained high appreciation.

Honing Leadership Qualities: A paper free, eco-friendly School Council Election, was witnessed on July 08, 2017.The credit for the smooth conduction of election goes to Sameer Khan, the alumni maestro of computer for the software developed for the purpose. The colossal exuberant electors of Classes VI-XII casted their valuable votes in favor of their worthy contestants . The live coverage of counting of votes and the simultaneous declaration of results displayed through the latest technology of the smart boards kept students glued to their seats, with the echoes of applause expressing jubilant approbation. Bhavya Somani of Class XII B and Vedansh Kawadkar of Class XII A were elected as Head Girl and Head Boy respectively for academic session 2017-18.The school election offered an opportunity to express opinions in a subtle manner and marked a novel epoch in the democratic system.

The Pathway to Empowerment: “Leaders are not born but are made by their experiences in life.” The Investiture Ceremony of the newly constituted Student Council was held on 26th of August, 2017. All the Council members pledged to work hand in hand and side by side in unison, to bring glory and grandeur to the Institution. The parents of the Student’s council were special invitees. The solemnity of the occasion and the flawless conduct of the programme, kept the audience spell bound.

ECSTACY 2017 – The School Fest : With the 3 days School fest in the month of June, ABPS Nagda bustled with the plethora of multifaceted talent unleashing the latent energy of students through the forum provided by ECSTACY 2017. Snehil Verma of Class XII, the winner of the ‘School Fest Title Contest’ was given the privilege to inaugurate ‘Ecstasy 2017’ along with the second and third winners of the contest Mahati Atri and Lakshita Meena of Class VII . 37 multifarious competitions were conducted to recognize the endowment of students promoting Holistic education and strengthening the Multiple Intelligence theory in which around 1435 students of Classes VI to-XII participated .

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The scintillating days of the fest proved to be an epitome of innovation, a platform where idiosyncrasies

of every individual conglomerated to form a very simplistic trail of creativity.

Soaring High: The Independence Day was celebrated with true spirit of patriotism. The 2 School Toppers

of Class XII Science Stream were the Chief Invitees at School on the Red Letter Day of our Nation.

Master Ritik Dhakad, , unfurled the National Flag and Master Karan Saxena delivered an inspirational

speech. The pledge of the New India 2022 was administered on the befitting occasion. The unsung

martyrs were paid homage for their selfless contribution in the making of Free India.The patriotic songs

presented by the students filled the atmosphere with the true spirit of patriotism.

Execution with Passion-Teachers’ Day was celebrated at school on the 5th of September, 2017 with

reverence under the leadership of the Head Boy, Head Girl and the efficient team of the Student

Council. The students presented a cultural extravaganza in the honour of their beloved teachers and

conducted numerous fun - filled games . Mr. R.C. Chauhan, the music teacher and Mr. Balu Singh the

office peon of our school were felicitated in a traditional manner and a meaningful citation was

presented by the students in their honour in view of their retirement during the academic year 2017 –

18. On this special occasion, the school magazine “ARUNODAYA” was released.

Under the able leadership of Unit Head Mr. Sunil Srivastava and with Mr. Yogendra Raghuwanshi as the

HR Head, the HR team of Grasim Industries Nagda hosted the teacher’s day celebration on the 5th of

September, 2017, at the Birla House Auditorium. The thought provoking message of Mr. Shailendra

Kumar Jain Director Grasim Industries Limited , added gravity and solemnity to the function. Proposing

the vote of thanks the HR, Head praised the unceasing efforts of the teacher in Nation building. The 25

years service award was bestowed on the staff of the Aditya Birla Group of schools at Nagda, followed

by the sharing of a common Dinner in fellowship at the pool side.

Promoting Solidarity :

Krishna Janmashtmi was celebrated by the students of Classes LKG & UKG on the 14th of August 2017

and the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi came alive with the zeal and enthusiasm of the students of Classes I

& II. The celebration was made meaningful and colourful through the active involvement of the

students. The melodious bhajans sung by the students on the occasion strengthened the ambience of

the festival. The Principal inspired the students to follow the teachings of Lord Krishna.

Opportunities Galore:

Tapping Talent: Apart from Academic excellence, emphasis is laid down on the ‘All Round Development’

of students. Students are encouraged to participate in multifarious activities, competitions and

programmes during the CCA periods every week as a part of the curriculum prescribed by CBSE thereby

promoting the concept of Multiple Intelligence.

Catch them young:

The spectacular flawless performance of our students in the under 14, under 16 and under 19 girls

category of the Open Marathon hosted by city congress on “Sadbhavana Diwas” the 20th August, 2017

made us proud as our students were adjudged as ‘The Champions of the Tournament’ by clinching 1st ,

2nd and the 3rd positions. They are awarded with a Trophy, Bicycle & Track suit.

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The CBSE Cluster XII Athletic Meet was organized at Ajmera Mukesh Nemichand School, Indore from the 11th - 15th September, 2017.

A team of 7 athletes who represented our School brought laurels to the institution. The Gold Medallist Divya Mishra qualified for the Nationals to be held at Allons Public School Bematara, Raipur.

Divya Mishra (Gold Medal - 800 Mts)

Purvi Tiwari (Silver Medal – 800 & 1500 Mts)

Tanmay Jain (Bronze medal – Shotput)

Building on a Strong Foundation :.

The monthly class wise Parent Teachers’ Meeting for L.K.G- XII was successfully conducted in the months of July, August and September 2017 in accordance with the schedule of the institutional planning mentioned in the Hand Book. The encouraging attendance and the appreciative compliments of the parents is indeed motivating.

Towards Newer Pastures: Infrastructural Development: To add value to the existing education system, the management has extended its whole hearted support in the successful procurement, completion and installation of the following requisites at school.

The construction of additional washrooms.

Painting of 10 Classrooms in the senior school block and corridors.

New Classroom Furniture for the rest of the classes.

30 New computers for the Sr. Computer Lab.

3 Split AC’s for Jr. Computer Lab.

16 CCTV Camera’s for School.

14 Exhaust Fans for Wash Rooms.

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