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EDITORIAL BOARD

Patron : Smt. Maya George, Principal

EDITORS

Smt. Sheeba Chandran, H.M(I/C)

Smt. Mercy Saxena, PRT

STUDENT EDITORS

Daalfiya Mariya Pius, V A

Jianna Regina Joseph, VA

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It gives me great pleasure to know

that KV INS Dronacharya is

bringing out a E-Newsletter, for

the academic year 2017-18. I am

sure this will showcase the

impressive, outstanding

achievements and activities in all

spheres for the year.

Aristotle has rightly said,

“Educating the mind without

educating the heart is no

education at all”.

KVS is deeply committed to the

holistic development of the

personality of the students,

taking care of their mind and

body and moulding them into

strong, responsible and reliable

citizens of the nation.

In fact, newsletter gives

opportunities to the student to

express their views, showcase the

talent of budding artists.

I Wish the Vidyalaya and

students all success and

appreciate the effort taken by the

editorial board.

Principal, Mrs.Maya Geroge

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Welcome to the enchanting world of

fun, transformation and growth of

KV INS Dronacharya. It is a mini-

India with diversity from Kashmir to

Kanyakumari.

The classes for class 1 started on 1st April. The classrooms got decorated for students of class I and were welcomed with sweets and smiles to make them feel very homely on their first day at school.

The tiny tots took no time to settle down to the fun frolic environment of the Vidyalaya. Here the teacher does the role of a facilitator, a guide, a mentor, a parent and an all-rounder in the life of a child.

Investiture ceremony was held in

the school auditorium on July 20,

2017. Primary pupil leader,

House Captains, Vice Captains

and class leaders received badges

to charm their leadership

PRAVESANOTSAV

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

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ONAM

Onam was celebrated with zeal

and enthusiasm. Primary

children enacted the legend of

King Mahabali. Thiruvathira,

Boat race, Skit etc were presented

INDEPENDENCEDAY

Independence day was celebrated

in the Vidyalaya in a befitting

manner remembering the great

sacrifices of our freedom fighters

and arousing patriotic spirit in

everybody.

CHILDREN’S DAY

Children’s Day was celebrated in

the school on November 14th

2017. The assembly programme

was presented by primary

children. A role play on

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was

presented as the special item.

Fancy dress competition for

classes I to V was conducted.

Children presented a variety of

roles such as freedom fighters,

social reformers etc.

CELEBRATION OF FESTIVALS

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Morning assembly at KV INS

Dronacharya is an integral part of

the day which instill positivity in

the minds of children. Class-wise

assembly is conducted keeping in

mind the importance of the day.

Primary children get two days to

present the assembly programme.

The class teachers ensure

maximum participation by

making the special programme a

group item.

Vigilance Awareness Week was

observed from 30th October to 4th

November with theme “My vision-

Corruption Free India”.

Teachers and Students joined for

the integrity pledge administered

by the Principal. Children

presented role play in the

morning assembly to sensitise

students on the issue of

corruption.

Little gestures of kindness go a

long way in creating a humane

and harmonious world. Our

children donated medicines for

the cancer patients of Ernakulam

General Hospital and food

materials for the cyclone effected

people in Chellanam village.

ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME

CHARITY ACTIVITIES

VIGILANCE AWARENESS

WEEK

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Our school was a venue for

cluster level Athletics(100 m

Running race) and chess in

Balakalotsav 2017-18 held on

10-11-2017. The following

schools took part in the events.

• KV No 1 Naval Base

• KV No 2 Naval Base

• K V Ernakulam

• K V Port Trust

• K V NAD Aluva

• K V Idukki

• KV RB Kottayam

• K V Kaduthuruthy

• K V NTPCL Kayamkulam

• K V INS Dronacharya

The valedictory function was

conducted by 2.30 pm.

Principal madam Mrs. Maya

George gave away prizes to the

winners.

To motivate our students to read

voluntarily and to ensure access

to the best books for their reading

and interest, a book fair was

organized in school library on 6th

and 7th November by BHARATH

BOOKS, Vytilla, Kochi.

Children enjoyed the fair and

bought books varying from Fairy

tales to cartoons and GK to

puzzles while teachers helped

them in selecting books.

BALAKALOTSAV

BOOK FAIR

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CCA gives wings to the children’s

vision and provide them with the

platform to showcase their

individual talents to grow into

confident personalities. We had

various competitions such as

drawing and painting, clay

modeling, wonder from waste,

storytelling, quiz, patriotic

singing competition, solo song

and solo dance competitions,

instrumental music, etc. We

became part of Prime Minister’s

Swachh Bharath Abhiyan by

doing cleanliness drive.

CO SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

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CUBS AND BULBULS activities

are conducted on Tuesdays for

class II and Thursdays for classes

III, IV and V

PROJECT ON HYGIENE KIT

On behalf of Cubs and Bulbuls, a

project called “Hygiene Kit

Project” was done. Children were

asked to bring hygiene products

such as Sachets of shampoo, hair

oil, soap, tooth brush, tooth

paste, napkins etc. They were

asked to make a cloth bag from

old skirt or other fabric and make

hygiene kits of the item they

brought. They were collected and

handed over to St Luis Church,

Mundamveli and at Kannamaly.

They also contributed for the

school project “Ek mutti chaval ek

mutti daal”.

WONDER FROM WASTE

As a part of our calendar of activities 2017-18, the session ‘Wonder from waste’ was held on 27/07/17.Cubs and Bulbuls brought many waste materials like bottles, news papers , straws etc and made beautiful items like straw stand, flowers, fans, paper bag, paper caps, ice-cream stick stand etc.

CUBS AND BULBULS

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Children are given opportunities to

learn in different ways- through

experience, making and doing

things and experimentation both

individually and collectively.

ACTIVITY ORIENTED TEACHING AND LEARNING

A day out of class room to learn through experience, making and doing things.

Enacting the story- The

Giving Tree.

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EVENTS

Chairman, CMDE Simon Mathai

Interacting with Children

MMR Vaccination drive

Test on filaria- Survey conducted by State

health Department

Demonstration class on

Saturdays

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‘SWASTH BACHCHE SWASTH

BHARAT’ is a newly introduced

concept of KVS to help the

child towards positive change

and wholesome personality

development. Health and fitness

profile through various health and

fitness assessments would provide

ample opportunities for children at a

young age to explore their potentials

and provide more chance to exploit

it.

Mathrusangamam is conducted in

the Vidyalaya at particular intervals

to get the support of mothers in

proper upbringing of the children

and to make them aware of their role

in the development of the children in

academic and co-curricular

activities.

SWASTH BACHCHE SWASTH BHARAT

MATHRUSANGAMAM

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In spite of the clean and green

ambience we continue to add to the

pristine beauty of the Vidyalaya with

the help of our students and

teachers. Weeding is done at proper

intervals by the students with the

help of the gardener. Tending of the

plant also is an ongoing process.

The primary section of the school

started a NURSERY PROGRAMME.

As part of this saplings of mango,

jack fruit etc were planted. Students

were asked to bring seeds of

vegetables. Grow bags were

procured and seeds were planted.

The children are given opportunity

to nurture and take care of the

plants. This in turn motivates them

to grow their own kitchen garden.

The fresh and organically produced

vegetables provide healthy

vegetables to the Vidyalaya

community.

HARITHA VIDYALAYA

NURSERY

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K V INS Dronacharya celebrated

the 54th KVS Foundation Day on the

15th December with great

enthusiasm.

Lt. Cdr.Pavanjeet Kaur, SEDO

INS Dronacharya, was the chief

guest for the grand day.

The foundation day is remembered

with pride and its great achievement

and triumphs are revisited on this

day.

This year the celebration started

with a song sung by the school choir

group. Students both from

secondary and primary sections

presented colourful cultural

programmes highlighting all the

major activities of the academic year

starting from pravesanotsav, to

celebrations.

Prizes and merit certificates were

given to the meritorious students for

their outstanding performance in

Board exams and the staff members

for producing the excellent result.

The celebration was concluded

with an inspirational speech by

Lt. Cdr. Pavanjeet Kaur, our

Nominee Chairman.

KVS FOUNDATION DAY

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The school celebrated Christmas on

22-12-2017 with a variety of

cultural programmes. The dais was

decorated with Christmas stars

made by the children. The crib and

Christmas tree added luster to the

celebration.

The programme started with the

legend of Christmas presented by

primary children. The birth of Jesus

was presented beautifully with

narration, dance and songs.

Children enjoyed the moments with

Santa Clause. The Christmas Day

message was given by Mrs. Mary

Joice Antony , PRT and Anaya

Antony of class VI. The celebration

of Christmas filled everyone’s heart

with love and harmony.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

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Community Lunch was organized on

22-12-2017. The class teachers

along with the children decided the

menu for the day. They brought the

items as per the decision. They felt

happy to serve their food to their

friends and teachers. Community

lunch helped them to learn the ‘Joy

of sharing’

It also taught them the best

practices while eating. Class

teachers explained the importance

of including different types of fruits

and vegetables in their daily menu.

Children enjoyed the moments of

caring and sharing

COMMUNITY LUNCH

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The grandparents’ day was

celebrated on 23-12-17 with great

enthusiasm. The chief guest of the

day was Mr. Bennet, grandfather of

Ivan T P of class 3 A.

The programme started with an

invocation to the almighty by the

primary choir group. Mrs Mary Joice

welcomed the gathering. The

principal, Mrs Maya George,

addressed the gathering. She spoke

about the importance of

grandparents in the moral and

physical development of their grand

children.

A group song ‘We love you

grandpa…..we love you

grandma……’ was presented by the

children. Recitation of a poem on the

theme of ‘Mother’ was presented by

Mr. Manjith Kumar, PRT.

This was followed by a self-

introductory session of

grandparents.

The games ‘Passing the parcel’ for

grandmothers and ‘ Bombing the

city’ for grand fathers were

conducted. . Mr Vikrant entertained

the guests with a melodious song on

‘Maa..’ Finally, Mrs Sheeba

Chandran, H.M(I/C) proposed the

Vote of thanks. The celebration

came to a close by 11:30 a.m with

the National anthem

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

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GOPIKA SUMESH (IV B)

Krishna GeethiSreekrishna Song

(Taluk level)– I

Krishna Geethi (District level) –III

NSS Karayogam (Navaratri festival)

• Water colour-I

• Light Music-III

Cochin Shipyard children’s fest

• Light Music-II Thanal Charitable Trust

• Drawing (Crayons)-II

ShalabhaMela (DesiyaBalaThrangam)

• Light Music-II

SUBHADRA MUKESH ( III A)

District level Salabhamela Organized by DesiyaBalatharangam

• Fancy dress-II

• Cinematic Group Dance-I

26th All kerala Children’s Fest conducted by Cochinshipyard

Recreation club

• Fancy Dress –I

KEERTHANA V KAMATH (III A)

Vasantholsavam at Cochin ThirumalaDevaswom held in connection with GYSAC G.S.B Arts & Sports Fest 2017

• Painting (Junior) –I

OUR STARS

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My mom often speaks

Of good old days

Chirping city sparrows,

Gushing waters in villages

Streaming lakes

And green paddy fields.

Now in my city, I wonder

City sparrows! Where are you?

I yearn to wake up

Hearing the birds’ songs

Alas! Gone are those days, mom says.

The glory of the sunshine

On a fresh morn.

Now in my city, I wonder

City sparrows! Where are you?

Pollutions -fumes, smoke, noise

Smog in Delhi, Kochi is next

Greenery gone, concrete jungles beyond

Beat the heat, plant more trees,

Bring back the greenery to me.

BRING BACK THAT GREENERY TO ME

- JIANNA REGINA, V A

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Once, there was a lady bug who was

very selfish and self-praising. He was

also jealous of his young sister because

his parents, friends and relatives

always cared more for her, paid

attention to her and most always took

her on trips. The lady bug said, “Hmm!

They like her more than me! It’s not

fair! I am the bravest in the troop, I am

the cleverest too. So, I must get all the

attention, care and they should take

me on trips. Aha! I know what to do! I

just need some sticks, spider’s web

tread and some mud. So he asked Mr

Pecky the wood pecker for sticks, he

asked Mr Creepy the spider for spider

web tread and finally he asked

Mr Wiggy , the Piggy for mud. Now he

has everything he wanted. First, he put

some mud on his leg, then he stuck the

sticks using the mud. Finally, he used

the spider web’s thread as a bandage.

“Nice”! said the lady bug with pride.

Then he acted as if he was crying. His

mother saw him with the fractured leg.

She came running to him. She said,

“What happened my darling?”. The lady

bug said in reply,

“Ma, I fell down from a hill!”

“I will call your Daddy and we will take

you to Dr. Buzz-Buzz the honey bee’s

clinic”.

“Come Daddy, I fell down from a hiIl

“What!? “

“Come, let’s go.”

They reached at Dr. Buzz-Buzz’s cli

“Oh! I see.” Said Dr Buzz-Buzz.

“I better use my needle to give

an injection.”

“No” cried the lady bug.

But still the injection was given.

After some time she came back

and said, “The patient should not

eat rich food for a month.

“No “said the lady bug. But still

his mother obeyed. “Mom, tomorrow

there is a a school trip to Queen

Honey Bee’s Castle. Dr Buzz-Buzz

came back

and said, “The patient mustn’t go

for trips

for a year”.

“No “, cried the lady bug. But still

his mother obeyed.

“Mom, I need to tell you something.”

He told the truth. His father said,

“Even though you do not have

any problem, you must follow

the Doctor’s rules.

“What ?”

“Well, that is your punishment.”

THE SELF-PRAISE LADY BUG

- ALEENA E J, IV C

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GOOD HABITS

Early to bed, early to rise, Say your prayers, every morning and night. Brush your teeth, twice a day, Take your bath daily. Wear clean clothes,

Comb your hair and look tidy, Go to school on time.

Do your homework every day , Keep your books, neat and clean, Wash your hands, before and after food.

These are some of the good habits, which we need to follow in life. -PriyanandanaSantoy, II C

A TRIP TO WONDERLA !

Early in the morning by 5 O’clock we woke up without mummy’s wake-up call. We brushed our teeth and started our journey by 7O’clock.We stopped

our car at a hotel and had some tea and breakfast. On reaching Wonder la, we got our tickets and a locker. We changed our dresses, Keeping our bags, sandals and dress inside safely,

we went to play. First, we went to a

caterpillar ride and I was a bit afraid in the beginning. After that, I enjoyed it very much. Next, we visited a cave named Balaraman cave. It was fully dark and thrilling inside the cave. We heard different kinds of sounds and

devilish toys. I was so scared that I closed my eyes. However, my mother encouraged me to enjoy the experience saying, those were all graphics.

IMPORTANCE OF TIME

Time is precious, powerful and strong.

Time is free of cost but no one can sell

it or buy it.

Time never waits for anyone. It comes and goes but never stays.

We must use our time in doing some useful works.

We should make the timetable to do

our work at right time.

We shouldn’t waste our time.

Time will bless us with happiness, Joy and Prosperity in our life.

- Fermin Njanam,V A

I got the opportunity to dive and float

on water waves. It was really nice and I

enjoyed it. It was a different experience

for me. It was my first experience in

water waves even without knowing

swimming. When I went to the

swimming pool, I saw many kids trying

to swim. I went to the Rain Disco. It was

really amazing-The colourful lights and

the music were very nice. After this we

had our lunch and went home. For me

this trip was something like a dream

because, I had visited many places, Taj

Mahal, Kurukshetra, zoos and parks

but, the place I enjoyed the most was

Wonderla.

By Nithya JA, IV C

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Little Tiger hated water. He never took

a bath and he refused to swim in the

cool pond even on the hottest days.

“You’re filthy and your fur is smelly!

You need a wash, ‘said Mummy tiger

one day. “I like being muddy and

tangled, “little tiger replied and stopped

off to laze on a tree branch

that hung over the pool. The air was

filled with the soothing sounds of the

birds twittering and his family

splashing in the pool below. Before

-JANHVI AJAY, IV C

long little tiger had drifted off to sleep.

He dreamed that he was not a tiger, but

a bird twittering in a tree. He spread his

feathery wings and leaped into the

air…. SPLASH!

Little tiger suddenly found himself in

the water. He was almost to scramble

to the bank when he realized how

wonderfully cool he felt and how much

fun it was to splash! Now little tiger

loves swimming in the pool every day

and he is very clean too!

LITTLE TIGER MAKES A SPLASH

SAVE OUR EARTH

-ALEENA E J, IV C

Save the air

Save the land

Save the earth

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In our hands

Say good bye to

pistols and stop

hunting

A clean earth

is a happy

earth

Save earth

save life

Save trees

they will save

you An act of

polluting is a

grief forever

Plant a tree

plant a life

Lend a

hand to

save trees

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बिल्ली मेरीबिल्लीकालीपीली

मेरीबिल्लीकालीपीली

पानीमेंवोहोगईगीली

गीलीहोकरलगीकाांपने ,

आ ! छी ! आ ! छी ! लगीछीांकन।े

मेंिोलीकुछतोसीख ,

बिनारुमालकेकभीनछीांक।

- नममताएम , ५सी

फूल

फूलहे, प्यारेजगकेन्यारे

कभीतुम्हारामनहोउदास

खुशकरदेतेप्यारेफूल

यादकरोफूलोंकोतुम

फूलकरेंगेतुम्हेंभीयाद

फूलहैप्यारे , जगकेन्यारे

- नवनीतपपएन , ५सी

सूरज

हैसूरज | हैसूरज

तुमहमेंधूपदेतहेो ,

सारीकमलयााँखखलजातीहै |

अाँधेरेकोदरूभगातहैे |

- लललत , २ए -

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MOTHER

Mother, it is a

sweet word

which means

everything for

me. When I

think of my

mother, I feel

very proud,

because she

is a real gem for me. I love her very

much as she cares for me a lot.

Wherever I feel sad, I want to be in

her lap, feeling the full security

which no one can give me in this

world. I share all my feelings with

her. Every day we chat with each

other after I reach home. One

important thing I noticed in her is

her patience. She listens to me

patiently. She has a solution for my

every problem. I want to be like her

– loving and caring.

- Arabhi Sooraj, IV A

NATURE

How beautiful is our nature!

The cause of survival holding us

Under its shade of greenery

Without whom we are nothing

How beautiful is our nature!

The cause of our existence

The sky that shields us

The food that keeps us

The breeze that cools us

The water bodies that quenches us

Are all the gifts of nature

How beautiful is the nature!

-Abhay Jerry Vincent, V C

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KEERTHANA V KAMATH, 3 A

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SHREYA PRABHU, 4 C

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ADWAITH, 4 A

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FEONA , 5 B

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DEVIKA , 4A

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DEVIKA , 4A

ABHIJITH, 5B

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SNEHA, 2 C

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JONATHAN, 5 C

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AALIM, 5 A

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PUNYA PRAKASH,4 C

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GYANDA GOYAL,3 A