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(A Centre for Excellence)

B irla International School (BIS) aims to create Global Citizens by providing a secure and caring co-educational ambience, where students develop the skills and values necessary to realize their potential and make a positive contribution to society.

ANAHAD Beyond Sky

BIRLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Nurturing minds on wings …

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Issue. 5. December 2019

ANAHAD Beyond Sky

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Editorial

Inside this Issue

C reativity revives our life, rejuvenates our working culture and

breaks the monotony of our hectic schedule. It enables us to think out of

the box and colours our long to-do list. There is a world of difference be-

tween an achiever and genius; needless to say, the difference is created

by our mind setup.

When the mind has an abundance of interesting and innovative ideas, it

facilitates us to do any tedious task in an effective way and paves our way

to success. Therefore, let the creativity create our dream. ‘Anhad’ is a

successful attempt to foster creativity.

Special points of interest:

GANDHI JAYANTI RUN FOR PEACE DANDIYA NIGHT

TALK SHOW EDUCATIONAL

EXCURSIONS TALK SHOW WORKSHOP

‘MANTHAN 2019’ INTER SCHOOL DEBATE TRUESTEE’S VISIT

‘ÉCHANGE LIN-GUISTIQUE’

FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

CRICKET LEAGUE EQUESTRIAN

COMPETITION FOOTBALL LEAGUE THEATRE

WORKSHOP ‘ANUGOONJ 2019’

ANNUAL DAY CREATIVE

CORNER

INDEX

Eeya Modi, XI Science

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G ANDHI JAYANTI

1st October and 3rd October 2019

Birla International School celebrated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism with a tribute to Gandhiji who was the harbinger of freedom and democracy as well as the patron of nonviolence and truth. On this momentous occasion, special assemblies were conducted on 1st October and 3rd October respectively wherein two Skits, one Quiz and a Tableau, assembled on the day, displayed the glimpses of his life. The assemblies culminated with Bapu’s favourite songs such as ‘Vaishno Vachanto’. RUN FOR PEACE 1st October 2019

To commemorate the father of the nation

‘Mahatma Gandhi’, a ‘Run for Peace’ was orga-

nized at 06:00 am on 1st October 2019, wherein

all students and staff members (teaching and non

-teaching) participated with great enthusiasm.

Students, teachers and staff participating in ‘RUN FOR PEACE’

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To celebrate the occasion of Navratri, a Dandiya

Dance Night was organised on 6th October at 7:00 pm on the magnificently beautified ground, decorated with bright lights and covered with a tent. Students along with staff gathered in vibrant costumes and danced together on the foot-tapping music played at the venue. To add to the fun and frolic, various food counters were arranged for the gathering. All relished the delicious dishes provided at the venue.

The programme commenced with the Award Ceremony where the students, who brought laurels to the school by representing the school in CBSE Inter-Zonal Boxing Championship (West Zone) under the superb guidance and practice of just over three months of Mr Rahul Sharma, TGT (Physical Educa-tion), were awarded. On this occasion, Dr LK Jain, Principal, BIS, wished all the students a very success-ful academic year.

D ANDIYA NIGHT

6th October 2019

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Birla International School organized, both National and International, Annual Educational Excursions to

Gangtok, Darjeeling, Banglore, Mumbai, Ooty and Italy wherein the students from Senior and Junior wings

explored the places.

E DUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS 4th November 2019 to 10th November 2019

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A Talk Show was held on 23 Oct 2019 at 3:30 pm in the school library wherein the writings of Amish Tripathi, who is an Indian columnist and a well-known author, were discussed.

T ALK SHOW 22nd October 2019

In continuity of the workshop on ‘Making Thinking Visible’, another workshop was con-ducted by Mrs Dalia Ghosh, Vice Principal, BIS, on ‘Seven Routines to Synthesize and Or-ganize Ideas’ from 24th October to 25th October 2019. It was a success in sharing the re-sources for 7 routines to synthesize and organize ideas.

W ORKSHOP

(7 Routines to Synthesize and Organize Ideas)

24th October to 25th October 2019

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‘M ANTHAN 2019’ INTER SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION

26 November 2019

B irla International

School organised

its first ever Inter School Debate

Competition titled ‘Manthan 2019’ on

26th November 2019. On the topic

‘Artificial Intelligence is a Threat to

Natural Creativity’, speakers from the

five schools viz D.P.S Ajmer, M.M.S

Kishangarh, Ryan International School,

Mangal Newton School, Saint Paul’s

Sr. Secondary School contested in the

competition, while Birla International

School participated as a host.

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T RUSTEE’S VISIT 25th November 2019

Our trustee Syt SK Birla and Mrs

Sumangala Birla along with Maj Gen SS Nair, AVSM (Retd.), Director, Birla Education Trust, Pilani and Mr KK Pareek, Deputy Director (Finance), BET and other executives from BET paid a visit to Birla International School on 25th November 2019 and observed the activi-ties. Sharing his vision, Syt Birla Ji expressed his desire of transforming the school into a ‘Centre for Excellence’.

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“ ÉCHANGE LINGUISTIQUE” FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 21st November to 23rd November 2019

B irla International School

organised a French language exchange

programme with Sanskriti School, Ajmer from

21st November to 23rd November 2019. The

programme was a success in providing stu-

dents with an opportunity to communicate us-

ing the French language in a new environment.

They participated in various activities such

as “Quiz Sur La France”, “France Sur La

Toile”, “Apprenons Ensemble” etc. to

understand French culture and ameliorate their

French communication skills.

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S ports Competition

INTER-CLASS FOOTBALL LEAGUE -19 The Inter-Class Football League -19 concluded with the finals held on 3rd December 2019, wherein class XII and class XI competed with each other. In the enthralling match, class XII won the finals and became victorious of Foot-ball League -19. EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION An Equestrian Competition was held from 28th November 2019 to 30th November 2019 on the Horse-Riding field, wherein junior riders par-ticipated with great zeal and enthusiasm.

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CRICKET LEAGUE The Inter-Class Cricket League organised by class XII reached its finals on 1st December 2019, which was played between class XII and class XI. Playing victoriously, class XII achieved the victory and thus won the cricket league.

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A theatre workshop of twenty days was conducted in Birla

International School by Mr Ajay Khatri, an alumnus of National School of Drama and his assistant, wherein the students were taught about Voice Modulation, Improvisation, Clowning etc. through theatrical games and exercises. ‘Macbeth’ was staged after a rigorous practice on the last day of the workshop on 30th November 2019.

THEATRE WORKSHOP 11th November to 30th November 2019

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‘Anugooj’ 2019

Annual Day Celebration

Birla International School celebrated its eight

Annual Day titled ‘Anugoonj 2019’ with great

fervour and passion. The programme comprised three segments: Equestrian Show, Art Exhibition and Cultural Programme; on the sidelines

of these programmes, parents were invited to confer the awards to the

student achievers who excelled in scholastic

and co-scholastic areas.

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‘Anugooj’ 2019

An aesthetic journey of some major religious movements, depicting the core of

humanity, was envisaged through dance drama and narration. An ancient tree

in human embodiment covered Buddhism, Jain-

ism, Sufism, Sikhism, teaching of Kabir and dedication of Meera.

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“Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more.” - Macbeth

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Anugoonj 2019

The Digital India Mascot Women Empowerment Stall

Crafts Stall

Development of Civilization Language Stall

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Creative Corner Life in Your Absence

She used to play with me, Used to feed me up, Her graceful hugs, I remember it till now. When I was a child, Life was like heaven, As you were there for me, The whole time. Thank you, mom! I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS DO! There was a time, I always went on saying I’ll never leave you That was so childish of me. Though you are not here with me physically, You are in my heart, And will always be there. I miss those hugs, Those homemade cookies, Those muffins of different colours, I miss those moments we spent together When I think of those moments, My eyes become teary. I miss you but Then again, I think of being mother Just like you. Without you I think I am Half of a whole. Without you I have got no hand to hold. When I think about you mom, I question to myself, Can I ever be like you?

Aadya Chatterjee XI Humanities

I laugh and thank the god for

life, The rain watches. I cry silently and yet deny it. The rain watches. I sing her a lullaby, The rain watches. I listen to her song of silence, The rain watches. I try to pen down each sensation bright The rain watches. I say a shy hello with my eyes. The rain watches. I bid a quiet heartfelt goodbye, The rain watches.

Elena Agarwal (X Lotus)

Aadya Chatterjee

Elena Agarwal X Lotus

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Creative Corner

Flora’s Aroma...

W ords are the real power,

Some linger like the aroma of a beautiful flower. Some spread with turning senses into the dour dark, Like a smile that brings a life to the dried lips, Or a sneer that breaks many hearts. Who wins? Who fails? Just a matter of how one scales. Victory does not lost a winner, Failure does not stay forever. Life is all about standing skills, Everyone falls but to rise how one wills. Darkness never comes to stay, Even a flickering candle is there to me-ander a way.

Sky has no limit and always changes its hues, Life is the merger music of remedy and bruise. Brightness can dull the dullness, Some words can return a smile to sadness. Some words float to give a new lease to life, Incline like a candescent moon with cool’s rife. Resolution cannot stand by weakness, As frail strings craft the music to madness. Words are the abode of hope and dream, Words are the real gleam. Words are the real power…

Ashwani Kumar TGT, English

Under the guidance of Dr LK Jain, Principal, Birla Interna-tional School Teacher Editor– Ashwani Kumar, TGT (English) Editorial Board— Lakshay Jain (Head), Mridul Garg, Samarth Bohra, Ankur Kamboj, Teesta Ghosh, Raghav Chandak, Madhav Khattar, Aryan Gupta, Piyush Jagarwal,

Ashwani Kumar TGT, English