quarterly newsletter - official · 2012-09-30 · beginning it stays long and builds character-...

NEWSLETTER ISSUE: Ist QUARTER 2012-13

Dear Parent,

We present before you our Ist Quarterly Newsletter for the session 2012-13. This newsletter showcases our activities encompassed in all the dimensions of education for the Ist Quarter.

RRIS Team

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER A FEATURE DEDICATED TO THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN THE SCHOOL.


The school conducted its second PTA member election 2012-13 on 16 June 2012. Parents from all the classes attended the meeting and elected the members who will represent their concerns regarding the school and the facilities provided by it.

The meeting which began at 11:00 pm saw parents in various classes actively interacting amongst themselves. The election took place objectively without any interference. The election ended at 12:30 and all the parents gathered in the assembly hall for a meeting. The elected members were announced in the presence of our respected Trustee Mr. Hemant Mhatre. Mr.Mhatre spoke briefly about the mission of the school. He also quickly addressed the concerns of the newly elected PTA members through a short meeting, announced immediately after the members were felicitated.

The program ended with the positive note that parents shall actively take part in the functioning of the school.

PTA ELECTION

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The school celebrated “World Music Day “on 21 June, which coincided with the visit of its Founder Mr. Rameshwarlal Kabra. Children began their day with a prayer to the Goddess of education, Saraswati, followed by sanskrit shlokas. World Music Day began in France simply as a day for all the amateur musicians to perform and this culture spread across the world. Students spoke on the importance of music in one’s life. “Life without music will be dry. Including music in education makes it both entertaining and paves way for holistic development,” said Raj Maykar, a grade V student. Ameya Gupta, a grade II student, spoke on the importance of music day. Somaditya, another grade V, student, dedicated a song to Maa Sharadha. The Founder was overjoyed to see this fusion of modern and traditional cultures. Teachers came together to sing two melodious songs. A panel theatre show was performed by the pre-primary teachers, with a thirsty crow as the theme. At the end of the show children were asked a few questions to which they all responded enthusiastically.

Mr. Rameshwarlal Kabra addressed the children with zeal to which the children responded equally. The Founder questioned the students on a wide range of topics. He was very curious to know what the children’s aim was. It elated him, when the students told they want to become citizens who will serve the society. Mr. Kabra also informed the students on how important it is to pay respect to our parents and the God Almighty.

WORLD MUSIC DAY

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The school went a step ahead on 3 July, 2012 in instilling the rich Indian culture to the students. Guru Devo Bhava is not limited to the prayer which the children sing, instead students proved it in their action. Gurupurnima is the auspicious day when Veda Vyasa, an ancient Indian sage and the author of 4 Vedas was born. This day is celebrated every year to pay respect to our gurus. Children applied vermillion on the forehead of the Principal and the teachers in a way of showing their respect and were blessed in return. Somaditya, a grade V student dedicated a song to the teachers. Ms. Supriya Bhopi, a secondary teacher, talking on the importance of the day said “Guru is a combination of 2 Sanskrit words -“Gu” which means ignorance and “Ru” which means the remover of ignorance and so our gurus are the remover of ignorance from our life.”

The pre-primary children were taken to the Hanuman temple. The tiny toddlers recited prayers and were explained that the priest is one of their gurus. Later the children got the blessings from the pundit Anilji.

Teachers were over-whelmed by the way children valued them and wished the children the best.

Gurupurnima Celebration “ GURU- THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE”

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away but when do we stop, take time and appreciate the invaluable service they contribute to our society? July 1 is celebrated as Doctor’s day across the Nation to pay respect to the honored physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was born on the same day. When a principle is instilled right from the beginning it stays long and builds character- which is the aim of education. In the modern life teaching children about a healthy life style becomes important. To stay healthy is not just being free of diseases but to lead such a lifestyle which is active and stress free. The School had invited 4 doctors on the occasion to make the day. Dr. Praveen Bansal, Dr. Smitha Gandhi, Dr. Dharmika Dodiya and Dr. Pankaj Gupta. A senior Kg student Raditya recited a prayer, “I thank you Lord for the doctors.” A student read out a small news bulletin based on the leading health issues followed by two other students who gave the thought for the day. Ishaan Jubeith, a pre-primary student came dressed as a doctor and spoke on the role of a doctor.

The children performed a small skit which exemplified the life saving service of doctors.

The doctors spoke with the children on the importance of staying fit and growing up to be healthy individuals. Dr. Praveen Bansal, a dentist, explained practically about brushing teeth with a model. He asked the children to eat healthy in order to maintain their oral hygiene. The doctors were happy to see such young children appreciate their service. The Pre-primary teachers presented a colorful greeting card to the doctor. The celebration ended with a pledge taken by the students to lead a healthy and active life.

DOCTOR’S DAY HEALTH- A BOON TO BE TAKEN CARE OF…

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Real education broadens your views and perspectives. It teaches you aspects which you were so far unaware of. Building students with such values gives you better citizens. By learning more about different cultures your perspective broadens. In this pursuit, the school observes international days with an aim to teach certain values to the students. French Day is celebrated to commemorate the beginning of French Revolution and Fête de la Fédération. The school celebrated French Day on July 13, 2012. French is one of the Languages taught in the school. The international festival enabled the students to know more about the cultural aspects of France. The day began with an introduction to the Nation of France. Grade VII students took up the initiative to introduce this European nation with a wide-spanning history. This was followed by students of Grade V who recited a French poem- Frere Jacques. “Janvier, Fevrier,Mars, Avril ,” grade VII students recited all the 12 months of a year in French. Children took part in a dialogue where they portrayed how you address your elders and counterparts in French. A French song “aloo et all” was sung by Grade VI students. Birthday celebration of the students took place in French too. Children were amused to hear dialogues and songs in an unknown language which made them smile with curiosity. An instrumental music of the French National Anthem closed the day’s celebration.

FRENCH DAY CELEBRATION BONJOUR L'INDE

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The school celebrated friendship day on August 3, 2012. School is where children spend most of their time. Our childhood friends are never forgotten because of the kind of relation we shared with them- innocent, unconditional and pure in nature. These memories and friends last long. On August 3, children had an opportunity to add fun to their school life.

Prayers to Mother Saraswati began the day. Students or rather friends from grade I A chanted the prayer. “Let there be showers of blessings,” sang Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Riti Lal supplementing the joyous celebration. Students of grade IV and V presented a skit in which they enacted the importance of not forgetting the old friends thought we happen to meet new ones every day. The skit was on a shepherd who treats newly found sheep different from his own. These sheep happen to leave him and go away with a message to treat all his friends equally. This skit was followed by the speech on the values of friends in one’s life, delivered by Tanmay Choudry, a grade III student. Children and teachers recited poems on friendship. Grade V Raj Mayekar recited an English poem while Dhruvi from grade VI recited poem in Hindi. Mrs. Bhanuyati recited a poem “a friend in need is a friend in deed”

The humourous compeering by Ms. Fatema and Ms. Lovely created a friendly environment. Children enjoyed the celebration and wished their friends a happy friendship day.

FRIENDSHIP DAY FRIENDS FOR A LIFETIME

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The spirit of Nationalism and Patriotism was seen in the children on 15 August. Children pinned National Flags to their shirts and paid respect to their mother country. Cultural programmes and speeches marked the day’s celebration. Mr. Sunil Kejriwal, the Chairman of the Ram Ratna International School; Mr. Jayant Lakhkar, the Chairman of the Ram Ratna Vidya Mandir, Dr. Asmita Hegde, the Vice-chairperson of Ram Ratna Vidya Mandir; Mr. Sharad Bhansal, the Vice-Chairman of Ram Ratna International School; Mrs. Asawari Bapat, the Academic Chairperson of the Ram Ratna International School; Mrs. Inderjeet Kaur, the Principal of Ram Ratna International School; Mr. Pravin Pawar, the Vice Principal Ram Ratna International School; Mr. Ajay Singhal, VMC member and Mr. Vaidhyaji were among the dignitaries present who added honor to this special day. The day began with dignitaries hoisting the Tricolor National Flag, accompanied by the National Anthem. “We achieved freedom in the year 1947 and we won it through nonviolence. Flag hoisting, speech by important personas mark the day’s celebration,” said Somaditya a grade V student. A country like India is a unique one because the people are divided by names but share a single identity- Indian. “We shall overcome,” the differences and stay together vowed students of grade VI and VII through a patriotic song-we shall overcome. Children from grade I and II contributed to the celebration too. They show cased their feelings of nationalism through a dance. They portrayed how our country is home for people with varied beliefs and culture. Akaknsha, from grade VI spoke on the struggle for freedom, leaders and their contribution to the struggle and the way we should safeguard it today. The Chairman of Ram Ratna International School, Mr. Sunil Kejriwal recalled the struggle for freedom and said it was 90 years of agony which led us to freedom. It took our leaders all their determination to win us this free land. Children have a lot to learn from the life of the then leaders. Knowing them more will shape the child’s path towards success because their lives were filled with relentless struggle and their minds with limitless perseverance. Mr. Pravin Pawar proposed the vote of thanks. He thanked the guests for their presence despite their busy schedule. He acknowledged the work behind the programmes and appraised everyone. He congratulated the children for actively participating in the programmes. Children sang Vande Mataram, our National Song, before dispersing to their respective classrooms where sweets were distributed. The day ended on a positive note that we shall rejoice our freedom and pay respect to it by staying united and marching forward.

INDEPENDENCE DAY 66 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

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Music, sweets and Chocolate Handi marked the celebration of Janmashtami on 9 August, 2012. Children were adorned in traditional dresses. This auspicious day began with a prayer to the Goddess Saraswathi. Pre-primary children came dressed as Krishna and Radhe. Each section saw a best dressed Krishna and Radhe. Children sang songs in which they praised Kannaiyya. Mrs. Bhanuyati sang “nanda ananda bayo” a birthday song dedicated to Govinda. Sheetal Mastery, a Pre-primary teacher, spoke on the importance of the festival and the way it is celebrated across the country. Ms. Sheetal also explained the importance of the Dahi Handi- an earthen pot which contains yogurt, ghee and dry fruits which is hung 20-30 feet high in the air. Young men try to break this pot by forming a human pyramid. A replica of this Dahi Handi, Chocolate handi was the main attraction of the day. The pots were hung from the ceiling and were filled with flowers and chocolates. Children were excited and participated enthusiastically to break the pots and collect the chocolates. This cultural treat encouraged students to develop team building skills. Repeatedly falling, missing a hit none of these seemed to pull the kids down. They continued their struggle until they could break the pot and get the toffees. The teachers did not miss the celebration as even they got an opportunity to participate in the Gopalakala. Children encouraged them to break the Handi which was not all that easy. Teachers’ spirits matched with that of the students. Prasad was distributed to the children in their respective classes. Children were immersed in the fun- filled- festival mood.

JANMASHTAMI FOR THE LOVE OF LORD KRISHNA

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