Change is either induced or thrust upon

us. In a way it a is constant denominator

which alters the very dynamics that pre-

vents stagnation. We induce changes to

improve and equip ourselves to meet

other external challenges which again

was either necessitated or induced. The-

bottom line is that change is inevitable

and we must change for betterment.

There have been a few changes in our in-

stitute. Some necessitated by circum-

stance and some deliberate. We try to ensure that the

growth level of our human resource is not only at horizontal

level but also along verticals. Few portfolios have been

changed after considerable deliberation and after factoring

all information available with us. Ms.Sahana Bhattacharya

will be the new Assistant Principal. She replaces

Ms.SanjuktaBanerjee,who has decided to move to USA.

The Primary head position will now be occupied by

Ms.Anjali Burman. She will be assisted by Ms.Mahua Law-

rence. Finally, we will be deprived of the services of

Mr.KeithMandrelle,Ms.JessicaGomes,Ms.MaduriKatti,Ms.

Smita Singh and Ms.Nidhi Agarwal who are leaving our

school for better opportunities. We wish them well in their

future endevour.

Warm regards,

John A. Bagul

Volume : 12 Issue :12

Editorial Team

Ms.Sanjukta Banerjee

Ms.Dolly Chowdhury

Ms.Deepti Bhattacharya

Ms. Sawandipa Banerjee

Ms.Manisha Pandey

Ms. Mondira Sarkar

“Education is the most

powerful weapon which

you can use to change the

world.”

― Nelson Mandela

March 2016

In this Issue

From the Principal‟s

Desk Page 1

Jennifer Heemstra

Show

Accolades

Page 2

Workshop

Farewell Page 3

Activities Page 4

Sports Page 5

Prize Day Page 6

Prize Day

Parent Orientation Page 7

Bookworms

Morning Assemblies Page 8

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

On the 17th of March the Director

of Kolkata Classics, Ms Jeniffer

Heemstra presented a recital in the

school auditorium. Ms Chandan

Vander Hart was the guest artist

from Canada who was her on a con-

cert tour to Kolkata .She is also a

concert pianist and has performed

across the world at various concert

venues. Both Ms Heemstra and Ms

Vander Hart presented a programme

which included pieces from George

Gershwin , to pieces from Le Petite

Suite by the Claude Debussy to excerpts from the Inci-

dental Music to Ein Sommernachtstraum (Midsummer

Night‟s Dream) by Felix Mendelssohn. The duo also

presented an original composition where they set a

fairy tale to incidental music. The work was read out in

Bengali with music playing dialogically with the narra-

tive.

The concert was greatly enjoyed by schools which came

in as guests. The concert had two performances fol-

lowed by interactive sessions with students from St.

Paul‟s School, Manovikas Kendra and from South

City International School.

The Eye level Literary Award Competition

The Eye level Literary Award Competition

was conducted in our school on 12th AU-

GUST 2015. Class I to V participated.

There were 10 local winners among them 6

were from South City International School

Moksh Patel 2nd prize III A

Aarav Sultania 3rd prize III A

Certificates of excellence

Yashaswini Lakhotia II D

Mahika Chatterje I C

Ritom Sen II D

Saima Bera IV B

A Piano Duo‟ Presented by Kolkata Classics

at South City International School

The 10th session of the Human Rights commence

with some warm up exercises. followed by Theatri-

cal exercises which forum theater and play back

theater actor uses (Columbian hypnosis). Image

making on violation of human rights - Wrik acted on

Right to Freedom of Religion. Mayank on Racisim.

Tushar on Right to Life. Nayla on Right to Educa-

tion. It was followed by a group image.

The 11th session of the Human Rights commenced

with the recap of the previous day‟s lesson. Followed

by Cambodia genocide, and the meaning of forgive-

ness and survival.

10th and 11th

Thirteen students of South City International School visited

Netaji Indoor Stadium to attend the Literacy Hero Awards

2016 conducted by Rotary Club on Friday the 11th of March.

We left the school premises at 11:50 in the school bus and

reached the venue at 12:30. Seven hundred students from

schools all across Kolkata were present as audience at the sta-

dium. The Governer of Kolkata was present at the event and

presented a speech before he left. The President of Rotary In-

ternational was also present and took out time to interact with

the students present there. Six people were nominated for the

Literacy Hero Awards 2016 for their remarkable inputs in the

field of literacy. They were honoured with a cash amount of one

lakh rupees. Our principal Mr. John Andrew Bagul was hon-

oured with a certificate and was appreciated for his support in

the 'Each One Teach One' literacy program and for the partici-

pation of the school. The program ended at 4:00 and the students returned home in their

own transpotation. It was an inspiring and informative event . Making India literate is

important for the betterment and progress of the country and the well-being of its citi-

zens and prevention of exploitation . We must contribute to this cause as much as we can.

We would like to thank our principal for giving us the opportunity to attend this event .

WE WISH THEM GOOD LUCK!!

Inter house English Debate competition

The Inter house English Debate competition was held on

the 16th March 2016. The topic -Natural Disasters are

Man Made - was extremely relevant to the present day

scenario. It was keenly contested by the participants of

the four houses but it was the Creator House who walked

away with the prize. They were followed by Innovator

House, Achiever House and Philosopher House. Sasha

Agarwal was adjudged the Best Speaker. At the end of

the competition, the audience were shown the video of Al

Gore's presentation on Global Warming as it was rele-

vant to the topic of the debate.

On the 14th of March, 2016 the Primary Quiz

competition was held in the school audito-

rium. Two teams comprising of 3 students

from each house participated in the competi-

tion. Each team had students from classes III,

IV and V. There were nine gripping rounds in

which all the students answered very well. Finally af-

ter a gripping and nail biting session the Achiever

House emerged the winner. The point tally is as fol-

lows. Achiever House - 670

Philosopher House - 535

Creator House- 380

Innovator House- 380

Primary Inter House Quiz Competition 2016

Graduation Hat making activity.

The Pre- Primary Teachers will miss you all! Congratulations Students of Preparatory!

The Inter- House Table Tennis

Tournament (Classes III- V) was

held on the 8th Of March, 2016.

Twelve students from all the four

houses participated in the event.

Abhigyan Jain of Class VB won the

Gold Medal in the Boys Singles

Category, while Surya Pravo Maji

of Class V B won the Silver Medal.

Pragnan Saha of Class V B and Khush Bhartiya of Class V C won the Gold Medal in the Boys Dou-

bles Category, while Divyaman Srimal of Class V B and Shreyansh Bharadia Of Class IV D won the

Silver Medal.

In the Girls Single Category Saima Bera of Class IV D won the Gold Medal and Sayesha Mukherjee

of Class IV A won the Silver Medal.

South City International School Inter house one

day Rapid Chess Tournament Classes VI-XII was

held on the 10th of March 2016. From the four

houses 20 students participated in this

tournament and played three rounds

each .Tejash Jain of class VII-B got the

best player award.

Karate Examination Class IV and V

Badminton Tournament

The Inter house Badmin-

ton Tournament for

Classes III-V was held on

the 11th Of March. In the

Boys Category Purav

Gupta of Class V won the

Gold Medal and Surya

Pravo Maji of Class V won

the Silver Medal. In the

Girls Category Vidhi

Singhal of Class IV won

the Gold Medal and Aayu-

shi Chakraborty won the

Silver Medal.

Chess Tournament

The „One Day Rapid Chess Tourna-

ment‟ was held on the 10th Of

March 2016. 90 students from all

four houses took part. Students

from all the houses played 3 rounds

each. Ashhar Azam of Class V got

the Best Player Award.

On the 21st of March, the Annual Prize Day was held in the school

auditorium for Classes III to XI.

The program started a with the school song followed by the open-

ing song by teachers. Various programmes like the Hindi and

English drama, dance and music performance by the Dance and

Music Club, Inter House Dance and Music Competition and the

Inter House Dance Competition were interspersed with the Prize

Distribution. The theme for the Primary School Inter House

Dance Competition was Folk Dances from the North, South, East

and West of India. The Secondary School Dance Competition com-

prised of Western Folk Dance Forms. After witnessing a wonder-

ful cultural bonanza, the results for the various competitions

were announced. In The Primary School the Creators were the

champions winning both the dance and the music competitions.

In the Secondary School the Philosophers won the dance com-

petition, the overall champions were the Achievers.

ENGLISH PLAY

HINDI DRAMA

Orientation (Secondary School)

30th March, 2016

Orientation for Parents of Foundation to Class V

1st April, 2016-2017

We at SCIS believe in working within a triangle of trust, of

course the child is the most important part of it, and is at

the peak of the triangle. The teachers and the parents form

the base of the triangle. Keeping this theory in mind we

begin our sessions each year by hosting an Orientation Day

for parents. We brief the parents about our functioning

and our system of work. They are made aware of how their

children will be assessed and graded and various other

methods of our training and preparing them for the future.

Our new Primary Head, Ms. Anjali Burman detailed the

parents present for the up-coming sessions about the same.

We are grateful to our principal for guiding us constantly

and leading us skillfully.

Best House(PRIMARY ): Creator House

Best House (SECONDARY): Achiever House

Rishit Saraogi and Darshit Agarwal of Class I D shared their experience on

reading a book. They encouraged everyone to read books every day.

Prithwijeet Bhowal of Class II D,

encouraged everyone to read

„Robinson Crusoe‟

as he found the book amazing!

MORNING ASSEMBLIES Council Assembly 14th March 2016

Primary Council members presented an

assembly on the 14th March

2016.Through their assembly all the 14

members inspired the student to keep

moving ahead in spite of the hurdles

and obstacles that they face, and to face

the challenges posed to them with a

smiling face. In the end the council

members presented a smart dance on a

very inspiring song.

Class II

Topic- Keep planet Earth Clean and Green

Class II B

Topic- Thank You Parents, Teach-

ers and Friends