A glance at the year gone by…

Earth Day

CCA Activities Independence Day Fan Making

Clay Modelling

Character Dramatization

English Handwriting Competition Colourful Crisscross Activity on National Handloom Day

Book Mark Making Hindi Recitation

Solo Folk Dance

Hindi Diwas

My Pot My Plant

Jingle on Tourism

Collage Making (States)

Rakhi Making

Poster Making Competition Heritage Day

Folk Art Fiesta (Warli Painting)

Paint With Music

Story with Puppet Competition

Rangoli Making Competition

Mask Making Competition

Monoact Competition English Elocution

Christmas Corner Activity

Doodle Art Activity

Declamation Competition

Solo Singing Competition

Folk Art Fiesta

G.K. Quiz

Clay Modelling Incredible India Collage Making Activity

Diya Decoration

Story Telling Competition

Spell-O-Fun

Math-a-thon

Healthy Platter

Just-A-Minute Competition

Folk Dance Competition

Character Dramatization Competition

Special Assemblies and Events Earth Day

Gandhi Jayanthi

Yoga Day

Ganesh Chathurthi

National Sports Day

Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav

Doctors’ Day

Value- Respect

Value: Self-discipline

Dussehra

World Heritage Day

Mothers’ Day

GANDHI JAYANTI

DUSSEHRA

NAVY DAY

DIWALI

YOUTH DAY

GURU NANAK JAYANTI

CHRISTMAS

MAKAR SANKRANTI

KINDNESS

Investiture Ceremony

Labour Day

Chidren’s Day

Teachers’ Day

Hindi Diwas

Independence Day

Republic Day

An extremely popular club that has the kids looking forward to using their hands in creating something personal as well as beautiful. In addition to developing fine motor skills, it also improves confidence and increases one’s patience levels.

Drama enhances verbal and nonverbal expression of ideas. It improves voice projection, articulation, fluency of language, and persuasive speech. By using games and role play to boost their confidence, children learn collaboration, leadership, presentation and communication skills that will help them throughout their lives.

Karaoke is also great for improving a child's self esteem and confidence. Considering that public speaking is regarded as one of the highest ranking fears in adults, teaching a child to be fearless when it comes to taking the stage is a great head start!.

Dance allows us to inspire and motivate others to come of their shell and express themselves through movement, emotion and music. It also brings everyone together as we are all equal and sharing the same ambition and dream.

Arts and craft activities help instil a sense of achievement and pride in children, boosting their self-confidence. Experiences in art, craft and design enable them to learn how to reflect critically on their own and others' work. They learn to think and act as artists, makers and designers, working creatively and intelligently.

Doing science projects helps develop a child's resourcefulness, particularly their skills at goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving. It also nurtures intellectual curiosity, helping children acquire new ways of asking questions and understanding the world.

FIELD TRIPS Going on a field trip enhances their critical thinking skills and gives students a chance to think about a topic or theme from a different perspective. A school trip gives students the chance to experience new venues and have an holistic experience in the learning process. Class III – INS Shikra

Class IV – Block Printing Unit

Class V – Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya

BOOKS ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS The famous English writer Jeanette Winterson once said, “Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go into another world.” That’s the magic books are capable of doing. They can be our best friends who will stay with us and never walk away from us. Just by reading a book, we can learn about faraway places and learn about various cultures and traditions. Books not only inspire us to do good things in life, but also motivates us to work towards the betterment of society.

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER Have you heard of the famous Harry Potter series? Today, I am going to tell you about my favourite character, Hermione Granger! Hermione is a Muggle-born (born to non-magical parents!), who joins the wizarding world and proves her worth. What did I like first about her? She is a hardworking and studious child. You see, she takes MAMMOTH books for light reading! She is a personification of courage and friendship. She not just stood by her ever-in-trouble friends, Harry and Ron, but also scooped them out of troubles through her wit.

We live with them, they make us happy, they are always with us… Books are our very good friends indeed!

I could see her love, when she maturely handled her parents to keep them safe in the last book of the series. I enjoyed how she applied her knowledge to fight against evil. And how can I forget? I simply love her magical handbag which could fit in infinite items, from a tiny teaspoon to a big tent! For me, Hermione is a perfect blend of intelligence, courage and love.

P. Sri Harini Class IV F

Bharti Balaji Class V C

They sharpen our minds and improve our creativity and imagination. Good books enrich the mind by providing knowledge thereby widening our horizons.

MY FAVOURITE SPORT My favourtite sport is football. In a game of football, there are two teams consisting of eleven players each. They also have two substitutes players in each team. All that is needed for a good game of football is a ground, two goalposts and a football. It is a game that needs a great deal of skill and more importantly, teamwork. Football is watched worldwide and my favourite players are Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Some well known Indian footballers are Sunil Chhetri, Bhaichung Bhutia, Jeje Lalpekhlua and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. It is an interesting and exciting game and therefore my favourite! Satvik Singh Class III D

WHY BOOKS ARE MY BEST FRIENDS

MY THOUGHTS AS I STEP INTO SENIOR SECONDARY

Books let you imagine with your mind in anyway you like. It also teaches us valuable lessons and we also get a lot of values in life.

In the coming few months I will be completing my Primary education and stepping into the new milestone of my educational journey. I am going through all the feelings of excitement, happiness, nervousness and anxiety.

Books draw us and intrigue us in such a way that you can’t leave a book until it’s finished. A book helps us in building up our vocabulary and improve our grammar. Good books not only increase our knowledge but also build our character. Some books give us directions in our life. Books can help us cheer up and it makes us happy. Also, reading a book at bed-time helps us sleep better. One can read a book anytime you like and anywhere. And that’s the reason I like books. I always carry books with me wherever I go. It is like travelling with my best friend. Books are the most precious treasure one can have. Shauryaveer Sharma Class IV F

As I step into senior wing, there will be lot of responsibility. Teachers will new and unknown and we all have to be independent in our fields. There will be juniors of primary school who will be looking at us for guidance and willing to learn from us. We all will have double the responsibility. There will be new subjects which will be added to our curriculum like Sanskrit and Social Studies. The mistakes I made and casual attitude which I used to have during my primary sections needs to be shredded. I have to focus on my studies as well as work on the overall development of my personality as these years will decide my future. Parth Class V D BOOKS ARE MY BEST FRIENDS

It was aptly said by Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam that, “One book is equal to hundred good friends. One good friend is equal to one whole library.” Books are my best friends because in addition to giving us knowledge it is a source of great joy. When you are surrounded by so many new words, your vocabulary will have so many awesome new words. It builds our imagination and they have a surprise around every corner. There are different kinds of books comic books, novels, magazines and story books. We can learn a lot from books, including some important life lessons. It fills up our free time and keeps us entertained. For all these reasons, books are my best friends.

Evan Palsodkar Class IV A

MY FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSON My favourite sports person is P.V.Sindhu. She was born on 1st July, 1995 into a humble Telegu family. Since a very young age she was always fascinated by the world of sports as her parents were volleyball players. At the age of six, Sindhu started to pursue her passion for sports and chose badminton. By the age of ten itself, Sindhu had won many national and international competitions. She secured the All-India rank no. 5. P.V.Sindhu is known for her silver medal in 2016 Olympics. After the win she was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2016. She is a great source of inspiration to young children who want to pursue a career in sports. Riyanshi Rawat Class III E

THE BEST THING ABOUT MY SCHOOL The best thing of my school is that it grooms the students in all dimensions. My school is not only the best in academics and but it also focuses on the extra curricular activities like games, athletics, music, drawing, sewing, dance etc. My parents are constantly encouraging me to participate in all the activities which seem interesting to me. Now I am quite confident and I have participated in many activities like singing on stage and participating in elocution. Hence, I am learning many good things with my school. M. Larisha Class III D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INDIA India has the current tallest statue in the world that stands at 182m in height located in the state of Gujarat. It is a statue of one of our greatest freedom fighters, Sardar Vallabhai Patel and it is called the “Statue of Unity.” India has the largest population of vegetarians in the world. India has the world’s only floating post office located at Dal Lake, Kashmir. The very popular game of Snakes and Ladders originated in India. Rabindranath Tagore not only wrote the National Anthem of India, but also wrote the Anthem for Bangladesh called ‘Amar Sonar Bangla.’ Garv Baberwal Class III B

DID YOU KNOW?

JOKES

• The number 4 is the only number that has the same number of letters in it – four. • School buses are yellow because you see yellow faster than any other colour, 124 faster than red in fact. • The giraffe can stay without water for over 21 days and can drink up to 54 litres of water in one sitting.

Teacher: Does your father help you do your homework? Student: No, he doesn’t ma’am, he does it all by himself. Teacher: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Eiffel tower? Student: Yes, ma’am. Teacher: Why? Student: Because the Eiffel tower can’t jump.

• The Amazon rainforest produces half the world’s oxygen supply. • Earthworms have five hearts. • Dragonflies have six legs but can’t walk. • Shark teeth are literally as hard as steel.

Tanushya Class V D

• Koalas aren’t bears, they are related to kangaroos and wombats. • The Northern leopard frog uses it’s eyes to swallow its food. Garv Baberwal Class III B

BOOKS ARE MY BEST FRIENDS Books are our best friends because they help us remember our past and they really inspire us with their moral values. I love books as they help me relax. Books remind me of my childhood friend Diya, as we both used to swap books and enjoy together. I hope books can help me make memories with my new friends as well. Books inspire me a lot I love them like they are my besties. I hope I never forget my teachers and my school NCS Mumbai, and books have played a big role in this bond. I am so blessed to have such a good life, with great books and people in it. Aisha Khan Class IV A

THE THING I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY SCHOOL

PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN

I study in NCS Mumbai, and it is one of the most favourite schools I have studied in. It’s wonderful motto: ‘Knowledge is the only God’ always inspires us to do our best. Because we are nothing without knowledge.

I am proud to be an Indian because of its rich tradition and heritage. My country is the land of emotional bonding and a place where human relations are strong. We live with everyone in peace and harmony. My country has a population of 130 crores, who collectively speak more than 22 languages. In addition, each state has its own rich culture. Indians belong to different religions and we celebrate all festivals together. Swami Vivekanand once said, “Be proud that you are an Indian, proudly claim that I am an Indian.” Harshita Kaushik Class IV F

The school has modern and digital classrooms. In addition there is scope for plenty of extra-curricular activities for our all-round development. It is a great school and I really love it.

Riya Class III G

MY FIRST SEAT IN THE BUS I was so happy to join the offline school, after one full year of online classes. Everything seemed new and different! New bag, new uniform, shining shoes and a new school. As I entered the school for the first time, my class teacher took me by my hand to the classroom and we all introduced to each other and new made friends. Every morning at 7:15 AM, I would eagerly wait at the bus stop for my favourite bus. Amongst all children, I always wanted to be the first in line, so that I could get the ‘first seat’. This became our secret competition, the one who reached the bus first would get the first seat. Often it would lead to petty fights, children complaining to their Mummy(s) and Papa(s), who would rather laugh it out. Everybody would say, “Kids, when you grow up you won’t fight on such small issues…” A year has almost passed now, the bus is no longer new. We have made so many new friends and found new games. There are so many things to talk about while we are going to school and coming back. Suddenly, the sad little first seat is always lying vacant. No one is fighting to sit on that seat anymore. I think new found friends have become more important than the seat itself. A friend asked me in the bus, “Have we grown up…?” I had no answer but to reply, “Probably yes!” Disha Mathur Class III C

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER The thing I like the most of favourite fictional character is that she is a brave, strong, kind, smart, and fearless girl. Her name is Georgina people call her George. She is never afraid and never listens to her elders, which makes her fall into trouble but easily gets out in tough situations. In the first part of the book she hates hates her cousins and has a dog named Timothy; Tim or Timmy for short. She loves her mother like me and argues with her father because her father doesn’t like dogs especially Timmy. Well that’s the end of my article….. Hope you liked reading it.

Shreeya Mandal Class V E

PROUD CITIZEN OF INDIA I am a proud citizen of India. Here I have the freedom to speak, write and protest against wrongdoing of any kind, We have the right to stand up and fight when we injustice. India is a country where people respect elders. We live in peace and harmony. We follow different cultures and speak different languages, yet we all live together in harmony. India brings out so many different feelings in us I am also proud of our country’s achievement in the world of sports. In addition we achieved great milestones in missile technology too. India is also the largest democracy in the world. There is so much to being an Indian that one can never be proud enough. Aditya Choudhary Class IV C

BOOKS ARE OUR BEST FRIEND “Books are uniquely portable magic”- Stephen King So as a child who wouldn’t like to be amazed with magic and what if that magic has potential to be your best friend. Yes, certainly books are our best friend. Books and their knowledge never leave us at any point in our lives. Books can aid mental development by imparting new and fascinating information about the world. They inspire us to do great things. They provide us good thoughts fill our minds with knowledge and awaken our souls. They make us strong and extroverted. Moreover, the books will always remain our best friends because the concept and the knowledge provided by a book are never outdated unlike gadgets. Samprikta Paul Class IV F

WHAT I LIKE THE MOST ABOUT MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER My favourite fictional character is Moon Knight of the ‘Marvel’ franchise. He is also considered a copy of the Batman of the ‘DC’ franchise because they look the same. He is related to an Egyptian God called Khonshu. In 2022, a series was telecast on Hotstar named ‘Moon Knight’. In that, Oscar Isaac played the role of Steven Grant and Marc Spector aka Moon Knight. His enemies were Werewolf by Night, Taskmaster, Bushman, etc. He even stopped Thor’s Mjolnir mid-air! It was shown in the comics that he suffered from Dissociative Identity Disorder due to which he has multiple personalities. What I like most about him is that he is an intelligent person. I enjoy seeing his intelligence. I also like his costume. There is a golden crescent moon on it, its gloves and boots are black, and the rest is white. I like his crescent moon blades, which also happens to be one of his favourite weapons. So, these are my most favourite parts about my favourite superhero character. Pulastya Raj Chhakara Class V E BOOKS ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS Books are our best friends as they help us increase our knowledge and make us more creative. They are the best solutions to every problem that comes our way. Reading various books helps change the way we look at the world and develop a more positive attitude towards life. Books are more patient than most people and they understand us. They allow us to feel our emotions and they teach us that it is okay to feel sad sometimes, because after all, we are human. Also, just like our best friends, good books cheer us up and soothe the soul, sometimes even making us laugh out loud. For those who are thirsty for knowledge, books are the best option for quenching their thirst. Kartik Chaudhary Class IV C

MY THOUGHTS WHEN I ENTER SENIOR SCHOOL When I take my first step into the senior section, I am going feel so much older looking at my juniors and also feel surrounded by new and unknown teachers aside from a few. I will feel like going back to the junior school because it was much easier there. I was just thinking of whether my new teacher in senior school will be as sweet as the one I had in junior school or if she’d be strict or maybe she’ll give us a lot of homework? But still I am very happy and excited to be going to sixth grade and that is what’s important. Trisha Parashar Class V E

MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER My favourite fictional character would definitely be Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series. She is one of the main characters in the books. She is not only kind, intelligent, brave and courageous, but also the only girl to get all O’s in every subject (Hogwarts’s term for A+). She is an example to prove that girls can do the impossible. She played a major role in the books and in defeating Voldemort. She even helped Harry find many of the horcruxes that Voldemort kept hidden. She was the smartest witch of her age and always fought for what she believed in. she decided to work for SPEW (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare) to uplift the elf’s. Hermione Grainger also always motivated Ron and Harry to do their very best. She proves that anyone can be a leader. Anushree Dinesh Class V A MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER Iron Man is appreciated by fans all around the world. Everyone knows he is Tony Stark and a member of the Avengers. All those who have watched the movie would know about this character. Iron Man makes suits for many different purposes, like a one for space and another for Earth. His jets are his secret to flying and his repulsors help him in attacking. But it’s the unibeam that is the most powerful. His suit can connect to the internet, attend and make calls. Tony Stark can say one word and hack into a file despite it being very well encrypted. Aryan Soni Class VE INTERESTING FACTS 1. Forever homes found! Pet adoptions were at an all-time high during the Covid-19 pandemic, as people sought the comfort and companionship of dogs, cats and other animals. 2. The amount of decomposition time of different materials sent to landfills… a) Plastic bag – 20 years b) Plastic foam cup – 50 years c) Plastic straw – 200 years d) Plastic bottle – 450 years Adhrit Sharma Class III B

The Glass of Milk

Every evening, as I return home after play, I find a ‘Glass of Milk’ filled up to the brink No excuses or reasons are heard In one gulp, Mumma makes me drink! One day I had to ask her, where do you get milk everyday and How? She told me that it is a mother’s love for her baby Alas, a baby calf from the Mama cow! I asked, “then why doesn’t the calf only drink it ?” I am sure he must like the taste... She said Mama Cow sent the milk for me, It would cry if even a drop went waste! Then I asked, “why is the colour of milk only white? Why is it not pink, red or blue?” She told me with a smile on her face Because, ‘White’ is the colour of a love that’s true! Then, I quickly grabbed the glass of milk and gulped it down, before Mumma could count Ten... I wanted to sketch the Mama cow and her calf I took out my notebook and a sketch pen! Disha Mathur Class III C

MY FAVOURITE SPORT Cricket is my favourite game and I dream of becoming a cricketer when I grow up. I love playing cricket and I hope to play cricket for India some day. I started to play cricket at the age of four. I play cricket in my free time. I enjoy watching cricket on TV too. But I hope I get to a see a match in stadium some day. Ayushman Kumar Class III B

THE BEST THING ABOUT MY SCHOOL We at NCS have a brand new building which is big and has big, well-ventilated classrooms. At NCS, Mumbai we also have a big playing ground. The teachers are very kind and helpful and they teach us the right values. Here we also get a chance to show our talent. We also pursue a lot of creative activities that help us in our all round development. The location of the school is a very peaceful and clean place. In addition it is a pollution free area. These are the reasons that make my special and unique. Akshita Shekhawat Class III C BOOKS ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS We should always read books. Books give us new ideas, new thoughts, new words, etc. With the help of books, our vocabulary will improve. We can learn new things and even new languages by reading books. Books can help us achieve great things. Books are like our best friends and we should always have them by our side. Riya Kumari Class IV F

MAGIC OF BEGINNINGS When Corona virus is at bay I just cannot go out and play Oh! Sanitisers, soaps and masks Following it is such a difficult task Mama says it is for my safety Hope I don’t follow it till I am eighty! My classmates are locked in a computer screen When will I get to meet them I often dream I miss the smell of blackboard and chalk Hiding under the desk with my friend to talk Oh! How can I forget sharing school lunches? Giggling endlessly while munching and munching I wish the smell of freshly painted class room I surely deserve a break from this life of gloom Waking up, dreamy-eyed, looking up at the clear blue skies Truly hoping the ordeal will be left far behind Soon to experience the early morning rush Competing with my friends to get into the bus Going to school is what I look ahead This is what I pray every day before bed It is nice think tomorrow will be a new day When Corona virus will no longer be at bay! Alaina Nandal Class III B

IMPORTANCE OF WATER Earth is the only known planet in the universe where life is possible only because of the availability of water and oxygen. Water is the most important necessity of life for all the living beings on earth. Without water, no one can exist even for a day. We also know that about limited availability of clean water or drinking water on Earth. So we should not waste clean water and save it for future generations. We should change our bad habits into positive ones and spread awareness among people about the importance of clean water. We should promote judicious use of water and saving of water of clean water to maintain the continuity of life on earth. Without water, life is not possible on Earth. All living things like humans, animals, plants, etc need water to grow, develop and live. Water is the only source of life for all lives here. We need water in all activities of life from morning to night from drinking, cooking, washing clothes, cleaning, etc. People working in different fields need water for different purposes. Eg. Farmers for farming, Gardeners to water plants, it is used in various industries too. Tanmay Bhardwaj Class V D MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL My first day in school was unforgettable. I woke up early as I was unable to sleep because of my excitement. My parents took a picture of me in my uniform with a Mickey Mouse at the gate of NCS, Mumbai. I saw many children as I entered the school and asked their names. I also met my class teacher, who was polite and kind. During lunch break, I shared my food with all of my friends. My school was so big and beautiful and I loved my first day of school! Anushka Dagar Class V D

My Dream My dream is to become a teacher. I am inspired by my class teacher. I am ready to study and work hard and fulfill my dream of flying high.

Earth It’s not yours It’s not mine We all need to Pay this fine

One day I want to teach poor children. I will teach them sincerely. I am proud of my dream. Tashi Agrawal Class II E

Say no to plastic Say no to everything that harms our Earth Say no to plastic Say YES to Earth! Shreesha Pote Class IV F

Incredible India India is not a nation nor a country it is a subcontinent of nationalities. Unity in Diversity is the main slogan of India. We have diversity in food, language, religion, clothes and festivals. India is a gem of a country. Its heritage and culture is as special as Indian spirituality and Yoga. ‘East or west India is the best’ Aarna Class II B

My Free Time Free time is when I have done all my homework for the day and I am free. I usually spend my free time watching television. Sometimes I try to make productive use of my free time by drawing or learning new songs. I also use my free time to go to the park to play with my friends. I am learning to play the piano and when I get some time I practice to improve my skill. I also spend my free time with my family. Tanusiya Class II A My Elder Sister My sister is seven years older than me and she studies in class IX in my school. She likes to listen to music, read, sing songs, dance, swim, and play badminton. She teaches me a lot of songs. My sister loves to read books about magic. She introduced me to the world of Harry Porter. We come back together and spend a lot of time singing songs and playing. I can say that my big sister is my favourite person and my best friend. Aneira Sahoo Class II B

My Favourite Game My favourite game is football. Football is very popular all over the world. A football match is ninety minutes long and there is a goal post for scoring points. There are many great football players like Messi and Ronaldo. My favourite football team is Portugal.

A Visit to my Native Place My native place is a small, peaceful and beautiful village. It is clean and pollution free too. I visit my native place during summer vacations. I have many friends there who wait for me every summer. I visit the pond and pluck water lily with my friends. I collect soil from paddy fields to do pottery. During my visits we also celebrate the Raja festival. Raja festival is a traditional Odia festival which celebrates girls and women. I participate in all the games and competitions and win prizes. There is a big Hanuman temple in my village. There are many monkeys outside the temple. I love spending time in my village. Lineysha Class II G

I want to see India as a great football team in future. Mukul Class II F

My Dream My dream is to become an artist when I grow up. I want to draw beautiful pictures. I hope everyone likes my art work. It will make me very happy. I hope my creativity flows, and I make beautiful drawings. I love drawing and I am proud of my dream. Tejas Jangra Class II C

My Visit to Dehradun After spending a few days driving around in a car and staying at hotels, we finally arrived at Dehradun. It was a long and tirig journey, but I was glad to reach our destination. I really liked the place and I was glad that I was going to spend a few days there. My Dad planned to go on a trek the next morning at five in the morning. Though I was scared of heights, I decided to accompany my father on the trek. I kept to the rocky side and completed the trek. I was very happy on my achievement. Devavrat Kalyan Class IV F

FUN FACTS 1. The American aircraft “X-15” was the fastest aircraft ever made. It was a prototype, built in 1967, flew at 7279 KMPH or ‘MACH 7’, which is equivalent to seven times the speed of sound. 2. Hawai Mauna Kea is the World’s highest mountain, measured from its base, which rises to a height of 4,500 m from sea level. It is an ancient dormant volcano and it is half submerged in the Pacific Ocean. 3. Owing to the Earth’s movements, the pyramids of ancient Egypt have moved 4 Km farther south, than they were when built 5000 years ago. 4. The most dangerous ant is the bulldog ant, found in Australia. It is so named because of it’s ferocity and determination during an attack. The ant stings its prey a number if times- injecting more venom each time. it can kill an adult human within 15 minutes. 5. The small intestine is four times longer than the large intestine. And it has an incredible length of 20 ft whereas the large intestine is only 5 ft. 6. The highest recorded sneeze is 165 KMPH and you cannot keep your eyes open when you sneeze. 7. Students at Wuhan University in China have developed an invisibility cloak called the ‘InvisiDefence’ that can hide its wearer from security cameras that are monitored by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Shreyaan Pandey Class IV E WHAT I LIKE THE MOST ABOUT MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER

JOKES

Recently, I read a Sherlock Holmes story book. Since then, my favourite fictional character is undoubtedly, the great detective with his marvelous observation power and wonderful deduction skills that made me a die hard fan. I have already covered most of the stories of my favourite fictional character. Whenever I read his stories I feel like I am with him in his adventure and crime solving journeys. Ashutosh Singh Class 5E

MAN 1- Why can’t we see Prime Minster in the morning? MAN 2-Because prime minister is pm not am. Why did the students eat their homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake. STUDENT-Teacher will you scold me for something I didn’t do? TEACHER-Of course not… STUDENT-Good because I didn’t do my homework… Pritika Pan Class IV B

My English Teacher

Save The Earth

My English teacher taught me, How the world is sweet; About songs without a beat New people I did meet And I calm the heat In those songs without a beat…

Our planet is so polluted Our planet is getting destroyed Our planet is so polluted Our planet needs to be saved

My English teacher taught me Showed me a sanctuary In the songs that belong to me There I become a fairy An animal white and hairy The songs that I can be My English teacher taught me That words are expression The songs that are true emotion The songs are potion I can hear their motion In them I feel devotion My English Teacher taught me She told me to strive The songs will survive Songs shinier than knife The songs that are my life Shreya Jagtap Class V E

Please try, oh please try Please try to save the earth Please try, please try Oh please try to save the earth Let us all try to save the Earth Recycle, save water and power Walk instead of driving The Earth and your heart will say thanks Rohan Mondal Class V E A Step Forward It is always a pleasure and motivation to visit the senior section of my school. My seniors always motivate me to do well in my all activities be it sports dance, drama, studies and parade. I have always thought of the day I would be standing in front of my juniors and encouraging them in their activities. Visiting my senior section makes me more disciplined and eager to know their working pattern. I am curious to know their strength and parameters. How they carry themselves in front of others. It gives me an opportunity to learn how seniors handle pressure, take responsibility and perform their tasks. It gives me immense happiness. So my dear friends, our seniors are a source of motivation for us and as we step into the senior section, I feel a sense of excitement. It is one of the best places to advance myself. I look forward to being there. Vaishnavi Singh Class V C

My Mother We all have somebody special in our lives that we look up to. Somebody who is always there for you, ready to help you when you need it the most. For me, that person is my mother. Ever since I was a little child I’ve had enormous respect and admiration for my mother. She brought me and my two siblings up very well and she taught us important values. She taught us the importance of behaving well, respecting others and being considerate towards others. Another reason why I respect and admire my mother so much is that she is always, concerned for our well-being. It’s fair to say that all of us love our mother and I’m pretty sure most of us look up to them too. I suppose you could say that I look upto any mother who has brought up a child well, not just my own mother: Neha Kumari Class V A

The Happiest Day of My Life School days should be a happy time in a young person’s life. What could possibly make a someone’s life a misery during this time? In my opinion there is one word that answers this question – bullying! Unfortunately, bullying is quite common in many schools. It can affect students of any age, and both boys and girls. A friend of mine had a very negative experience at school last year as an older boy continually called him names and sometimes posted nasty messages about him on social media. My friend felt very bad and was very upset about it. It slowly affected his self confidence too. He hated going to school after a point. What can we do to stop this menace? Personally, I think teachers need to be aware of the problem and deal with it strictly. They should regularly discuss the issue and make the bully aware of how his/her actions and how it affects their victims. As for students, if they find out a classmate is being bullied, they should stand by them and make a teacher aware of the situation. Bullying can be a nightmare but there are things we can do to prevent it. Hopefully one day all students will be able to go to school without the slightest fear of being bullied. That will be the happiest day of my life! Nemika Kumari Class V A

COOKING IS FUN Cooking is a great way to spend time with family and learn important life skills. Here are three easy and delicious recipes that children and beginners can enjoy making: 1. Eggless pancake is a tasty and simple breakfast option. To make the batter, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vegetable oil. Cook the batter in a non-stick pan until light brown on both sides, then serve with toppings like syrup, cream, honey, or berries. 2. Tacos are a fun and versatile dinner idea. Brown ground add onion, garlic, spices, and tomato sauce, and simmer. Heat taco shells in the oven, fill with the meat mixture, and add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream (if desired). Serve hot. 3. Pizza is a classic favorite that is easy to customize to your taste. Spread tomato sauce over a pre- made pizza crust, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and add toppings of your choice (such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.). Bake in the oven at 425°F for 10-12 minutes and enjoy

My thoughts as I leave Primary School I feel a little sad as I leave the familiar primary school, but at the same time I feel a sense of excitement. A lot of my friends are moving because of transfer, so I hope I make some new friends in Class 6. I am really excited about being able to buy food from the canteen. I am a big foodie and I enjoy eating good food. I am sad about leaving my teachers and I will really miss them. My seniors tell me that Class 6 is not easy and we will need to work very hard. It worries me a little, but I am sure we will do just fine. I am little nervous and happy too. I can make new friends, meet new teachers and learn new things! J.L.R.Nidhi Class V B

Taranveer Singh Class V A

My Favourite Person

A Friend is a Gift!

I love my mother the most as she is the light of my life. She is a walking miracle. She is courageous, helpful and beautiful. My mother is in my heart. She is the most beautiful woman in the world for me. A mother understands what a child doesn’t say. I am blessed that I have a mother and I truly appreciate all that she does for me. She holds a special place in my heart. Vedant Sansanwal Class V B

A friend is a gift Full of strength that comes With a hug and wrapped in a smile Giving that extra ounce of comfort We all need a friend once in a while! Manopriya Class V B

An Unforgettable Trip One day we decided to go for a trip. We went with my mom, dad, Sebastian uncle, Libi aunty, my friends Jude, Johan and myself. [JJA -Jude, Johan, Anlina] This is our team. We were so excited to go Marayoor and Kanthaloor. We got up early in the morning for the trip and went to my friends’ home to pick them. They were already ready and we started our journey at 6:30 am. We (JJA) spent most of the time in sunroof but we couldn’t continue much longer because it was getting colder and colder. On the way we had our breakfast and we saw many monkeys swinging and jumping from the trees. At last, we reached Atrikadavu Waterfalls. It was a big waterfall among the cardamom plantation. Then we continued our journey through tea estates, we stopped our car to take photos. That day we stayed in a resort at Munnar. Next day, early morning we started our trip to Marayur and Kanthaloor. We started our journey through tea plantations. My friends and I stood in the sunroof to enjoy the cool breeze. On the way we saw huge trees full of beautiful lavender flowers. It reminded me of Victoria Kann’s story Pinkalicious, Cherry Blossom. Then we reached the dense jungle of Marayur and we explored this heavenly place and enjoyed the sight of aromatic sandalwood trees there. We spotted several deer in the sandalwood forest and we took photos. We continued our journey through sugarcane farms. We noticed a small jaggery factory and stopped our car. Jaggery is manufactured by farmers, mostly belonging to the Muthuva tribe. They explained the procedure for making jaggery. They rolled the jaggery with their hands and it was too hot and we couldn’t touch it with our hands. We bought jaggery from there. I played with Jude and Johan in the sugar cane farm. Next, we started our journey to Kanthaloor. We passed many rocky mountains. We stopped at Muniyaras which are magnificent prehistoric dolmens. My father explained that it belonged to the Neolithic Age, these above ground burial chambers are built with large stone slabs and are called Megaliths. We trekked through the area of Muniyaras to reach 15 different types of Dolmens, believed to be from the years between 3000BC and 14000BC. Then we moved to Kanthaloor, the apple village of Kelala. There are many fruits and vegetables orchards in this place. Oranges as well as variety of peaches are grown here. There are strawberries, lichis, tree tomatoes, black sapota and many other exotic fruits. We went inside these orchards and played a lot. From there went an off-road drive which took us into the forest area and we trek through narrow and bumpy roads and finally reached amazing plain rocky view point. It is also called Bhramaram rock. This area is surrounded by lemon grass farming. And there is a beautiful tree house. We also bought lemon grass oil from there and we enjoyed the sunset. Anlina Aju Class V A

A Trip of Lifetime: Tso and La Ladakh, a beautiful place, full of culture, tourist hotspots, treks, and beautiful landscapes. We all agree that it is an amazing place. I went on a bike expedition with my father to Ladakh. So, based on my experiences I have heard of some Ladakhi terms such as ‘Juley,’ ‘Tso’, and ‘La’. Even you must have heard about them. La means passes such as and Zojila pass, Changla pass and many more. Tso means lakes. The most prominent lake in Ladakh is the Pangong Lake. Juley, to put it simply is a greeting. Now that you have got a basic idea of these words let’s talk more about them. Let us start from the basics. The Himalayas were created when the Indian Sub-Continent collided with the Asian Plate. Hence, the Himalayas, lakes and rivers were formed. Let us talk about the beautiful Pangong Tso. It is a salt water lake and despite being saline, it freezes completely during the winters. One thirds of the lake is in the Indian borders while the rest two thirds is in the Chinese borders. All together it covers almost 700 km2. It is almost 100 m deep. Did you know that there are 19 passes in the Ladakh Range? And the highest one out of them is Kardungla pass, The World’s Highest Motorable road at 5,359 m (17,582 ft). It connects the Indus valley and the Shyok river valley. But before you go to Kardungla you need to acclimatize at North Pullu or South Pullu. That depends on where you are coming from. When you reach there the already dropped oxygen level drops even more. It drops to 50 to 60%. It feels like you are almost breathless. That is why it is advised not to stay there for more than 10 minutes. Even the army soldiers stationed there cannot stay there for more than two hours. It is open only during May and October as it is very difficult to reach there any time or when an emergency occurs. 3,528 metres (11,575 ft). This is the height of the Zojila pass. It is a very crucial pass as connects it Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley. The places it connects is Sonmarg and Kargil. Did you know that during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Zoji La was seized by Pakistani supported invaders in 1948 in their campaign to capture Ladakh. The pass was re-captured by Indian forces on 1 November in an assault code named Operation Bison, which achieved success primarily due to the surprise use of tanks. It is pretty dangerous in the winters as the word ‘Zoji’ means “Mountain pass of blizzards”. Needless to say, everything about Ladakh is exhilarating. Almost every corner of Ladakh will pump you with extra energy and create memories for a lifetime like it did for me. You should too, visit this place. It’s a trip of a lifetime. Anirudh Arun Class V A

As I move on… Primary to Secondary, these are the most crucial years of an ordinary Student. But although this phase can be exciting, they can be a tad-bit stressful. If you're still wondering what I'm talking about well… it is the dreaded exams And not just any exam but the Final Exams of the Academic Session. Hello! I'm Nakshatra and I'm here to tell my Exams felt like. So, let us begin. This Story starts from December 2029, I was in school and my teacher said this at the end of my science class: "Revise this at home. It will come in the exam!" In the break as I had my food, I got a bit nervous in fact, I had gotten goosebumps. When I went back home, I thought to myself "Hmm. Should I study??" Naturally, I did not! What? Don't blame me... my favourite show on the T.V. was going on and of course who would want to miss their favourite show? Sooner or later, without knowing time flew fast and the Final Exams approached. Well then, I guess this was the time for me to "pull up my socks." Just a week away from the Math exam, I started to prepare. This too was no easy task, need I remind you I was no "TOPPER." In my class we very well knew none of us are going to pass Fifth except one child Anushri Dinesh, who is actually the "Head Girl." I remember the day before the Math exam was horrid. I felt as if mice were running in my stomach and then when the night came, I watched some T.V. with my mother and father so that I could be less tensed for the exam. I couldn’t sleep that night, I kept on thinking that I would not be able to do it, that I would fail!! When it was morning, I went to my mother and she told me to stay CALM.

Before I went to catch my bus, my mother told me," You're afraid because you think what you studied won't come in the Exam, this just tells you that you know something So relax and take your time." I felt warm and fuzzy inside knowing that it would go well. Once I reached school, I gave all my best in that paper, realising that the exam was easy I finished it in a minute! In Math class our teacher discussed the paper I saw that most of my answers were correct. I felt good and my friend Geetanjali told me that she had a chance of getting full marks in Math exam. I was so happy for the both of us!! I came home and told my parents everything they said that they were happy cause I understood the questions. Now all I have left are English, Hindi and Science. After our exams the school told us they would be taking us to KidZania!!! I guess that will be fun because I've never been there. I didn’t have a sad story to begin with… but I'm still getting a "Happy Ending" Nakshatra Nair Class V-B

I am happy when I walk with my friends.

I am happy when I my wish is fulfilled Hitesh Dash Class I D

Tvesha Class I A.

I am happy when I my Mom loves me.

I am happy when I get a lot of merit certificates and get praises from my teachers and my parents

Ayush Malik Class I G

Sara Kauser Class I A I am happy when I go to the park with my friends.

I am happiest when…..

Kia Class I F I am happy when I paint the wall.

I am happy when I go skating. Hridyansh Patra Class I E

I am happy when I walk go to a party. Milan Class I G

Ajinkya Class I D

I am happy when I get a chocolate. Manasvi Class I H

I am happy when I play with my friends Atharva Kumar Class I D

I am happy when I spend time with my grandparents. Ayaana Class I B

I am happy when my mother tells me she loves me. Pavith Class I B

भल ु $कड़ कुछ रखकर भल ू म+ जाती हूँ, परू े घर म5 ढूँढ कर आती हूँ, जब उस व