Cambridge Edition - The Gaudium | CBSE | IB

Cambridge EditionDecember 2019

Table of Content

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1. Principals Message

2. Highlights of the Month

3. Experiential Learning

6. Teacher Corner

5. School Events

4. Club Activities

7. Event Links


Dear Parent,

Greetings from The Gaudium International School!

December 2019 gave an opportunity for staff and students to be multitaskers balancing academics and other activities. Naming a few Cyclic tests, Asset Math test for grades 6 to 10, preboards for grade X, preparation for Annual sports day, grand launch of our unique Sportopia programme which brought a galaxy of stars to Gaudium and marked a new beginning.

We had pre-Christmas celebrations to bring in the spirit of Christmas.

Planning, preparation and practice were the key elements which drove us in all our undertakings.

It is so gratifying to work in an environment in which all stakeholders value the diversity and respect for each other. This value is an integral part of all our programs.

We certainly had a fantastic month. It has been incredibly busy, but the learning is astounding!

As always, we keep the lines of communication open with any concerns or questions that you may have through Write to us!

Warm wishes to you and your family and a Happy New Year!

Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instil in us.

– Hal Borland

Yours in the cause of Education

Vani Reddy

G. Vani ReddyCambridge Principal


1) Grade 6 & 7 geckos went for a field trip to Trinity Beverages

2) Medical camp by Ophthalmologist from Continental Hospital for all grades

3) Completion of Preboard 1 for Grade 10 4) Math day celebrations were organized

across all sections with quiz and fun games for geckos

5) Asset Diagnostic examination was conducted for all grades

6) Night Camp was conducted in school for Lower Secondary geckos – Grade 6 to 8

7) External Adventure Night Camp was conducted for Grade 9 & 10 geckos

8) Workshop on study management for Garde 10 geckos

Highlights of the Month

Biology: Topics - Ecosystem and factors affecting ecosystem- Biotic and Abiotic factors, Human impact on ecosystem, Conservation of environment and types of renewable and non-renewable resourcesActivity- Poster making- Human impact on EcosystemPhysics: Topics – Discussion on star constellation Chemistry: Topics - Measuring PH of solutions, types of PH indicators, Difference between Acids and Bases and their properties.Activity: Measuring the PH of different samples, Neutralisation reaction, observing rainbow colours by neutralization reaction using universal indicator


Experiential Learning – Grade 6

HindiUnit name: - Science and technology Activity:- Discussed about the first person in space, Journey of newspaper. Students prepared a Word web to practice vocabulary. To enhance Reading skills a test was conducted in the class. Antonyms were taught with game activity.

EnglishUnit Name: Reading Comprehension : Meet The Family, Mysteries and Puzzles, Looking BackWriting Comprehension: Writing Review, Story Continuation, Confession LettersActivity Conducted : Story Recreation, Mind Mapping, Puzzle Solving, Recreation of nostalgic momentsLearning Outcome : Students will be able to critique, present, and show applications of research in the field as presented through various articles.

DanceGeckos learnt free style dance movement on instrumental music. Drill practice for Sports Day



GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEUnit Name: The Constitution Of India, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Soil Erosion and ConservationActivity: Research on Current Affairs and Interactive session regarding the roles and responsibilities of President and Prime MinisterLearning Outcome : Understanding the responsibilities and rights as citizens of India.

ICTUnit Name: EmailActivity: Researching, Analysing and writing in the notebook.Learning Outcome: Understand all the components of email system.

Visual ArtsActivity- Redesigning Thanos

Learning outcome – This is a beginner level character design lesson with an emphasis on redesign memorable characters with interesting personalities & shapes to tell a story. The goal is to visually communicate the characters from life observations, reference, and our imaginations. As we continue the course, students will get used to the idea of iteration and refinement in designs, better serving the story and direction. Exploration, getting out of comfort zone, and visually communicating through drawing will be major components to our class.





Topics and Sub topics:Averages

• Average and range• The mean• Comparing distributions

Sequences, expressions and formulae• Generating sequences• Representing simple functions• Constructing expressions• Deriving and using formulae

Learning Objectives:• Find the mode (or modal class for grouped data), median,

range and mean.• Compare two simple distributions using the range and the

mode, median or mean.• Generate terms of an integer sequence and find a term given

its position in the sequence; find simple term-to-term rules.• Generate sequences from spatial patterns and describe the

general term in simple cases.• Learners explore sequences where they don’t know the

missing terms and first term.• Represent simple functions using words, symbols and

mappings.• Derive and use simple formulae, e.g. to change hours to

minutes.• Construct simple algebraic expressions by using letters to

represent numbers.• Activities:• PPT on averages, quiz on averages, creating patterns as a

group activity, ASSET practise sheet and exam, activities and song related to Math day


Visual Arts Visual Arts

Visual Arts Visual Arts



Asset Examination Practice Asset Examination Practice

Math Activity Asset



Testing the pH of different samples

Testing the pH of different samples


DanceGeckos are continuing with last months unit of of dance choreography on Nature theme with instrumental music. They are also practicing for drill display of sports day

EnglishUnit Name: Descriptive WritingActivity: Converting 'tell' sentences into 'show' sentences.Learning objectives: Geckos understood the idea of description and how to use concrete experiences to describe the abstract. They also understood how adjectival ordering is crucial in descriptive writing.

HindiUnit Name:- Mitrata Activity: - Discussed about the value of true friendshipsharing examples of epic story's like Krishna and Sudama. Students shared their experiences on friendship. To enhance their speaking skills theyprepared a minute talk on friendship.

ICTUnit Name: Network SecurityActivity: Presentation on encryption and decryptionLearning Objective: Understand how the security system works in internet.



GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEUnit Name: Changing face of lithosphere (Weathering), Earthquake and TsunamiActivity: Digital Project workLearning Outcome : Students learned the mechanism behind natural and manmade disasters.BiologyUnit Name: Circulatory system – Structure and functioning of heart, Arteries and veins, blood composition and blood groupingActivity: Finding the change in pulse rate with increase of activityPhysicsUnit Name: Measuring motion – Difference between distance and displacement, speed and velocity, How to measure speed using light gates, Distance vs time graphs.Activity: Measuring speed using a ball which is run for a constant distance and changing the time.ChemistryUnit Name: Material changes – Difference between physical and chemical change, Reaction of metals with acids, water and oxygen.Activity: Experiment: Flame test showing the reaction of metals with oxygen, Reaction of magnesium with acid



Visual ArtsActivity – Manga character designLearning outcome – In Japanese, "manga" refers to all kinds of cartooning, comics, and animation. In this unit geckos learnt how to draw a face and whole body in Manga, they also learnt to draw characters in different genres of Japanese Manga such as Ninja, Teen Drama, Adventure, etc. Geckos were exposed to character from scratch—the gesture, proportions, forms, and anatomy from beginner level

MathematicsUnit Name: Constructions, Percentages, GraphsActivities: Pair work on construction of triangles, real life application of percentages, pre-assessment activity to plot different points on a coordinate grid, videos on usage of linear graphs in real life, ASSET practice sheet and exam, activities and song related to Math day.Learning Objectives: Model the construction to draw a triangle, given all three side lengths and given 2 sides and right angle. Students practice the same, Calculate and solve problems involving percentages of quantities and percentage increases or decreases, Construct tables of values and use all four quadrants to plot the graphs of linear functions, where y is given explicitly in terms of x; recognize that equations of the form y = mx + c correspond to straight-line graphs, Draw and interpret graphs in real life contexts involving more than one component, e.g. travel graphs with more than one person.




Learning to art of choreography Choreography Skills

Character Sketch Visual Arts



One Minute Talk on Friendship Expressing views on Friendship

One Minute Talk One Minute Talk




Asset Practice

Asset Practice



Reaction of metals

Reaction to metals experiment in lab

DanceGeckos are working on a project to understand different countries dance forms and worked on dance formations. They are regularly practice their tribe drills for Sports Day

EnglishUnit Name: Travel writingActivity: Writing outdoor fiction based on cueLearning objective: Students understood the various classifications of travel literature, namely, nature writing (poetry, prose, story), adventure fiction and tourism guides among many others. They learnt how to connect their previous knowledge of descriptive writing and persuasive writing to build a piece of outdoor fiction.

HindiUnit Name: Advertisement Writing Activity:- Discussion on different types of advertisement writing and tasks given for practice



SOCIALUnit Name: Shaping of Earth by Natural agents and Weathering Process, Natural Disasters and their ImpactsActivity: Research Based project on Lifestyle and Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB)Learning Outcome : Students understood the concept behind continuous change of earth's shape by natural weathering processes. They also gathered detailed information regarding Citizen Amendment Bill and Act (CAB/CAA).

BiologyUnit Name: Classification and variation: Classification of organisms into vertebrates and invertebrates, Classifications, discussing on what are genes, chromosomes, gender determination, karyotyping, Darwin’s theory on natural selection and evolution, Selective breeding and cloning.Activity: Identification and classification of the specimens using the visible physical features.PhysicsUnit Name: Electrostatics – Static energy, how to develop static energy, electric discharge was explained using examples like lightening.Activity: Electroscope, Observing the static energy by rubbing scale over hair .ChemistryUnit Name: Reaction pattern: Reaction of metals with acids, water and oxygen.Activity: Observing the reaction of metals with hydrochloric acid and water.



ICTUnit Name: Adobe PhotoshopActivity Name: Morphing, giving effects, blur and filter practical in adobe photoshop.Learning Objective: Understand various features of adobe photoshop.

Visual ArtsActivity: Color pencil drawing (figurative ,non-figurative, still life & landscape)Learning outcome – The Colored Pencil figurative & nonfigurative lesson is a comprehensive learning experience designed for students to a level of producing professional quality. Students learned the techniques of drawing, shading and exact depiction of hues through a well guided lesson. They are going to explore a variety of subjects including animals, landscapes, still life, and portraiture in wax-based color pencil.



MathematicsUnit Name: Functions and graphs continuation, Measures and the circle, Shapes and geometric reasoning.Activities: Video on solving equations by trial and improvement; area and circumference of a circle derivation through a video; PPT on reflection symmetry in 3D shapes, plans and elevations and isometric drawings; construction videos related to perpendicular from a point and geometric shapes; ASSET practice sheet and exam, activities and song related to Math day.Learning Objective: Find the inverse of a linear function, Use systematic trial and improvement methods to find approximate solutions of equations such as x2 + 2x = 20, Find the approximate solutions of a simple pair of simultaneous linear equations by finding the point of intersection of their graphs, Calculate the interior or exterior angle of any regular polygon; prove and use the formula for the sum of the interior angles of any polygon; prove that the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon is 360°, Solve problems involving the circumference and area of circles, including by using the π key of a calculator, Identify reflection symmetry in 3D shapes, Learners develop plans and front and side elevations for 3D shapes, Use a straight edge and compasses to: construct the perpendicular from a point to a line and the perpendicular from a point on a line, inscribe squares, equilateral triangles, and regular hexagons and octagons by constructing equal divisions of a circle.




Project work on finding different types of dance

Types of dance

Different dance forms



Shading

Shading with different types of colours




Students watching video on area and circumference of a circle derivation

Asset Practice


Electroscope Reaction of metals with water and acid

Reaction of metals with water and acid

Reaction of metals with water and acid


DanceActivity: Dance practice for the Math day Learning Objective: Geckos did Dance practice for the Math day learning free style dance movements on instrumental music.

BiologyUnit Name:- Transport in plants.Activity - Preparing an imprint of Stomata.Learning objective :- To compare the stomatal density on both sides of leaves.

HindiUnit Name: - Picture writing Activity:- Explaining the format of picture writing and notice writing to the students by showing different types of pictures, students were taught how to write image writing.

MathematicsUnit Name: Pythagoras Theorem and Similar ShapesActivity: Performance task on illustration of Pythagoras theoremLearning Outcome: Geckos would be able to establish the relationship between hypotenuse and other two sides of a right angle triangle using the Pythagoras theorem and its applications.



PhysicsUnit Name: Atomic focusActivity Name: Experiment with electroscope, Reading articleLearning Objective- Students focused on discoveries and experiments leading to nuclear atom and isotope concept. They understood the nuclear reactions like Fusion and Fission and their requirements and utilization of power generation. They also read the news article about the replication of nuclear fusion reaction done by China for the energy and related their subject learnings to the current energy needs of the world. Research on online article about the background information of discoveries helped to understand radio activity

EnglishUnit Name- Writer's EffectActivity- The emotion quotientLearning Objective: To learn and apply a varied range of Emotion-Feeling words while analyzing a character's emotional journey in writer's effect answers, to write effective descriptions that bring forth one prominent emotion, the light-hearted moments enlivened the spirits, promoted a competitive zest and was instrumental in producing some brilliant pieces of writing.



ICTUnit Name: Data AnalysisActivity: Performing practical's in SpreadsheetLearning Objectives: Master in formulas, conditional statement and if statements

Business StudiesUnit Name: Marketing: Market Research, Marketing Mix : Product and PriceActivity: Students created data charts like pie charts , bar charts and line charts with the sample data.Learning Objectives: Analyze market research data shown in the form of graphs, charts and diagrams, drawing simple conclusions from data, factors influencing the accuracy of market research data.

EconomicsUnit Name: Microeconomic decision makers: Money and banking, Households, WorkersActivity: Compared the differences in earnings of a range of workers e.g. skilled/unskilled, primary/ secondary/tertiary, male/female, private sector/public sector.Learning Objectives: Evaluate the influences of spending, saving and borrowing including income, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of division of labor for workers, firms and the economy.




Maths

Transport Plants-Biology

English



Emotional quotient for writers effect

Discussion on writers effect

Emotional quotient for writers effect


MathematicsUnit Name: Discuss on Past Paper and Pre board-1 paperActivity: Speed test conducted, group discussion, Practice paper for ASSET exam.Learning objective: To find a solution for a problem in simplest way and bubbling the OMR sheet.

Physics:Unit Name: Radio activityActivity: Giving one-to-one attention to the students and Practice Paper.

HindiUnit Name: -Revision for Exam Activity: - Many past question papers were solved in class to prepare for the exam.



ChemistryUnit Name: Preboard -1 syllabusActivity Name: Group discussionLearning Objective- Geckos discussed all questions from Term-1 paper in detail and analyzed errors by discussing the appropriate answer and format.

Business StudiesUnit Name: External Influences on business activity-Economic Issues, Environmental and Ethical Issues, Business and International economyActivity: Students learned through different text-book activities and debates in the classroom with real life examples.Learning Objectives: How changes in taxes, government spending and interest rates affect business activity, How businesses respond to the changes, the impact of the business activity on the environment, Ethical issues faced by the businesses, The importance of globalization, the impact of Exchange rate changes.



ICTUnit Name: Data Analysis and Data ManipulationActivity: Solving Past papersLearning Objective: Preparing student as per IGCSE board standards.

EconomicsUnit Name: International trade and globalization-International specialization, Free trade and protection, Foreign exchange ratesActivity: Students explored on Internet how many MNCs are establishing in India and how the economy is growing through the globalization.Learning Objectives: Advantages and disadvantages of Specialization at a national level, Role of MNCs, Benefits of free trade, Methods of protection.




Math Math

Math Math



Club Activities

Activities: Game developmentLearning Outcome: Learning to develop games.

Tech Titans

Activity: Pictionary was used as a start-up activity to build a strong vocabulary based on a chosen theme.Learning Objective: The competitive spirit and the sense of team solidarity that the activity promoted was a great way to learn new words.Activity: Together with the above, preparations to present the Shakespearean play 'Much Ado about Nothing' is underway.Learning Objective: The literary genius of Shakespeare will go a long way in bringing to the forefront the stage conventions of the times and instill an appreciation of the genre of drama.

Page Turners

Activity: Jewelry Making-BanglesLearning Outcomes: Concentration, creativity and handling things, teamwork

Rang De

Activity: Instant Monaco PizzaLearning Outcome: Time Management, Teamwork

Spice Kraft


Pictionary Pictionary

Pictionary Pictionary

Club Activities

CLUB ACTIVITIES


Instant Monaco

Bangle Making

Instant Monaco Making

School Events- Math Day


Math Day Math Day

Math Day Math Day

School Events- ASSET


ASSET ASSET

ASSET ASSET

Trinity Beverages Field Trip – Grade 6 & 7


Exploring the production unitMaterial used for packaging

Orientation by the site head Practical exposure to the production unit

Adventure Night Camp – Grade 9 & 10


Trek during the camp Trek during the camp

Rappling Rock Clumbing

Night Camp in School – Grade 6 to 8


Sports Activities Bon Fire

Recreational Activities around the bon Fire Geckos serving the Sub Staff

Medical Camp – Ophthalmic Examination


Eye examination Examination by the doctors

Reading examination Registration for the examination

Christmas Celebrations


TEACHERS CORNER


Importance Of Maths:

Mathematics is a methodical application of matter. It is so said because the subject makes a man methodical and systematic. Certain qualities that are nurtured by mathematics are the power of reasoning, creativity, abstract or spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and even effective communication skills.

Mathematics is a cradle of creations, without which the world cannot move an inch. Be it a cook or a farmer, a carpenter or a mechanic, a shopkeeper or a doctor, an engineer or a scientist, a musician or a magician, everyone needs mathematics in their day-to-day life.

The present age is full of skill-development and innovation. The more mathematical we are in our approach the more successful we will be. Mathematics offers rationality to our thoughts. It is a tool in our hands to make life simpler and easier. Let us realize and appreciate the beauty of the subject and embrace it with all our hearts. It is a talent that should be compulsorily honed by all in every walk of life.

Math Day:

A famous mathematician once said, “ Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit.” Mathematics can be tough sometimes, so can many things in life. Mathematics is the only subject which shows that problems have solutions. Mathematics can be fun, challenging, hands on and applicable in real life. To celebrate the spirit of mathematical learning, experience the joy of the mathematical sphere and to explore various mathematical concepts in a creative manner, Math Day was celebrated in The Gaudium School on Tuesday, 10 December 2019. It was a fun filled and joyful day of learning for the geckos who exhibited unparalleled excitement and actively participated in all activities like puzzles, games, quiz and so on.

ASSET:

ASSET is a skill based test that measures student’s conceptual understanding, benchmarks school’s performance at an international, national & regional level with actionable insights through easy-to-understand reports. It is a diagnostic test to assess the skills acquired in the previous grades.

Math asset exam was conducted for all grades of senior school, grades 6 to 10 CBSE and grades 6 to 10 CAIE, on 16 December 2019.

RamadeviMath Facilitator – Lower Secondary

SPORTOPIA UPDATES


The Grand Launching Ceremony of The Gaudium Sportopia!


SPORTOPIA UPDATES





SPORTOPIA UPDATES


STAR STUDDED LAUNCH….

RANKED NO 10 IN INDIA


Education Today – All India Ranking No 10Telangana Ranking No 3

TIMES OF INDIA RANKING NO 2 IN HYDERABAD


TIMES OF INDIA RANKING NO 2 IN HYDERABAD

TIMES OF INDIA RANKING-PRE-SCHOOL NO 2 IN HYDERABAD


TIMES OF INDIA RANKING – PRE-SCHOOL NO 2 IN HYDERABAD

Upcoming Events


Date Day Event Grade

1 Jan Wednesday New Year holiday All Grades

8 Jan Wednesday Full dress rehearsals

All Grades

9 Jan Thursday Sports Day Playgroup to Gr 2

10 Jan Friday Sports Day Gr 3 to Gr 11

17 Jan to

30 Jan

Friday to

Thursday Preboard 2 Gr 10

27 Jan to

7 Feb

Monday to

FridayTerm 2 Exams Gr 9

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