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The presentation was a live demo that brought out the competitive spirit of the staff. They represented these areas using colourful symbols. Dates: 11th and 12th July Activity : Poetry Writing Students were given different topics based on nature.

They were made to compose a poem of 4 to 5 lines on the spot in class. The students enjoyed adding rhyme scheme and descriptive words to add a lively touch to their composition.

Students provided informative stategies to reduce global warming. They suggested ways in which they as students can contribute to tackle the problem. The heavy rains added to the excitement , after a sumptuous lunch the group returned early due to inclement weather and the threat of high tides.

Students enthusiastically responded to the guidance provided at the workshop. KG students trotted around the School to be familiar with various areas in their School compound. They visited the Principal's office, the School office, the Sick room, St. Andrew's Hall, Basketball Court, the Senior School classes, dispersal gates like Gate 1 and 4 which are used for bus dispersal and Gate 3 used for Parent's line. They say that their best experience was visiting The Principal's Office and meeting our Principal.

It was an exciting tour for our little ones. A puppet show for the same was organised in the St. Andrew's Hall. They watched wide eyed and mouths open, as the oft heard story come to life in puppet form. They experienced firsthand, how important our Senses are in daily life. Sense of touch saw soft cotton, smooth satin, rough sandpaper and even bumpy objects. Our world full of colours was enjoyed through our sense of sight.

The hearing station was exciting with various musical instruments and even a Jal Tarang. We had many students sniffing eagerly at the soaps, coffee, lemon slices and flowers among others to distinguish their sense of smell.

The tasting session had enthusiastic ones trying bitter gourd and lemon slices along with sweet jaggery and salty chips. Date: 2nd August Activity : My favourite things A worksheet, labeled 'These are a few of my favourite things' was sent home.

Children were asked to draw, colour and label or stick a picture of their favourite things like colour, animal, food, toy and sport. This led to an interactive discussion at home with Parents and in class with the Teachers. These were displayed in class for the Parent Teacher Meeting. The first half was asked to pick flashcards of the Singular Words. The other half was asked to pick flashcards with the Plural words. The children were then asked to move around the class and find their partner to match the Singular word with their Plural.

Date: 9th August Activity : Move and Freeze The children danced to the music played for them with actions. Children picked up packets of food items,identified them and put it in the correct basket. Grade 2 Date: 8th August Activity: Guess the House The children were asked to pick the flash card having the number shown on the board. The child having the number with the underlined digit announced the place value aloud. Date : 9th August Activity: My favourite fruit During the fruit break the children were asked to speak about their favourite fruit.

The benefits, colour, texture,seeds and why they liked that fruit the most. Children from roll numbers 1 to 20 stood on the outer circle. Children with even roll numbers were asked to jump into the inner circle. They did different actions when the music was played. Grade 3 Date : 16th July Activity : Character Sketch The Children were made to discuss the main characters from the lesson 'Arachne' and jot down the qualities associated with these characters.

While doing this they learnt how to write a character sketch. Through this the students also learnt the qualities associated with a good human being. Date: 17th July Activity : Snakes and Ladders Based on the game of snakes and ladders put up on the interwrite board, the concepts of addition and subtraction were reinforced. Date: 18th July Activity : Transport and its impact on the environment Students were shown a video of different modes of transport.

The students were encouraged to think and discuss the various pros and cons of different types of transport. Thus coming to the conclusion that eco-friendly vehicles are the need of the hour.

Date: 23rd July Activity : Swachh Bharat Abhiyan During this activity, the students were asked to clean their classroom and surroundings. This was done to inculcate the habit of cleanliness and to contribute to India's largest cleanliness mission 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Grade 4 Dates: 8th to 10th July Activity : Never give up Each child shared his or her own experience of a difficult situation.

They spoke about how they worked through the situation and did not give up till they found a suitable solution. Thus enacting the idea conveyed by the poem 'Koshish Karne wallo ki kabhi har nahi hoti' Dates: 9th and 10th July Activity : Building a digestive system The children worked with different coloured clay to create the different parts of the human digestive systems. While doing so they learnt the functioning of the digestive system. Dates : 15th to 19th July Activity : Role Play on Forgiveness Students were made to understand the importance of forgiveness through a role play.

Each group created their own story on forgiveness and enacted it in their own unique style. Date: 19th July Activity : Creating a Time Line The students were asked to create a timeline tracing the major events of their lives in chronological order. They had to include one memorable event for each year. Grade 5 Date : 5th July Activity : Angular Math The children constructed different types of angles using toothpicks to learn the various properties of an angle.

Date : 8th July Activity : Newspaper Activity The children were divided into groups and each group was given a newspaper. They had to scan it for an interesting article and then pick the adjectives from it.

Children were encouraged to observe how the adjectives helped to make the article interesting. Date: 12th July Activity : Healthy Snacks The children were divided into groups and each group was asked to make a healthy snack.

They were then asked to share the recipe with the rest of the class, in Hindi. This activity was done to bring out the message given by the lesson, 'Sambhav ki Bhool' Grade 6 Date: 27th June Activity : Internet Minute Students find Math more meaningful and relevant when they can use their Mathethematical skills to better understand and analyse current events. Dates: 7th and 8th July Activity : Good Habits Students presented short skits in Marathi on topics like- littering, good eating habits, study habitsand good manners.

They understood the value of inculcating good habits in their lives. Dates: 25th and 26th July Activity : Innovative Flag Children worked in groups to create innovative flags. They then presentaed the same to their classmates in Marathi, emphazing the importance of the symbols and colours used in their flag.

Dates: 16th to 19th August Activity : Elements and Compounds Subject : Science Students were asked to get clay and toothpicks to class.

They then made simple 'Ball and Stick models' to understand the concept of elements and compounds. They enjoyed the process of moulding different colours of clay and working in groups to make molecules and compounds. They also addressed certain general issues like sanitation, education, health etc through role play. They then made a brochure of a Cell City depicting the location, function of each cell organelle and comparing them to some daily life strcuctures such as a post office, power house etc.

Students interpreted the functions of the cell organelles by associating them with everyday life processes. Date: 17th July Activity : Blow the Balloon Subject: Chemistry Students were asked to get simple materials like balloon,, vinegar and baking powder. They conducted the experiment in groups and recorded their observations. Students developed skills such as working in groups and reasoning. They enjoyed working like little scientists to conduct these experiments. Dates: 17th and 18th July Activity : Mumbai - Aamchi Shaan A colourful chart depicting various tourist and places of historical importance was created by the students.

The students then presented their chart in Marathi to their classmates. They had to pick one word and weave an interesting mystery story around it and present it to the class.

Students developed the skill to think out of the box and come up with engaging plots. Dates: 16th to 19th August Activity : Density Gradient Subject: Physics Student was asked to get liquids like oil,detergent,milk etc. They created a density gradient in class. This experiment helped them understand the concept of density. They also developed skills like team work and scientific temper. Grade 8 Dates: 26th and 27th June Activity : Mirror Images The abstract concept of reflection was done hands on in class using plane mirrors.

The students worked in pairs and recorded their observations Date: 5th July Activity: Know your matter A group activity was done to learn the characteristics of matter. Students used common materials like gems,mouthwash, milk,detergentetc. Date: 5th July Activity: Save the Endangered Species Colourful posters with interesting facts were made by the students to create awareness about various endangered species on our planet.

Date: 10th July Activity: Fractional Pizza Students learned the concept of rational numbers in an interesting manner using colourful materials. They took weekly selfies to record the growth of their plant. After 5 weeks they brought the plant to school along with the selfies clicked and made a poster. They developed a sense of responsibility as they had to nuture their plants and protect it from external factors.

The freedom struggle and our National heroes were introduced through video, to make students aware of how much we owe them and their sacrifice for a free India.

They coloured flags which were displayed in class. Sr KG students coloured a paper cap with the Indian flag colours and wore it on the way home with pride in their heart and a jaunt in their step. They marched and sang the National Anthem. They were shown a video of India's freedom struggle and a PowerPoint Presentation of our National symbols and their importance for our country.

They also learnt the poem - Our flag has 3 colours. Grade 3 Date: 14th August To celebrate Independence Day the students of Grade 3 made bookmarks to 'mark' the spirit of freedom. They used various national symbols in order to embody qualities like strength and resilience that every Indian should possess. Grade 4 Dates: 16th to 19th August Grade 4 celebrated Independence Day by remembering the leaders and freedom fighters who helped us to attain freedom.

Grade 5 Dates: 16th to 19th August The students of Grade 5 commemorated our 73rd Independence Day by discussing what 'Independence' and 'freedom' means to them. They spoke about this by drawing upon their learnings of Fundamental Rights and Duties. He explained to them the diverse cuisines in India; explained to them about how there are many vegetables indigenous to India and the impact of their disappearance.

The session ended with a Question and Answer Round where students clarified their doubts. The money raised by the students of Bombay Scottish School Mahim will fund the Maharashtra side of the scheme.

The students were encouraged to reflect on their online behavior and its impact on their emotional well being, relationships, reputation and future prospects. Mr David Wittenberg conducted a session 'Preparing Leaders on how to Lead' where he discussed the difference between Leadership and Management and the traits of a Leader.

Ms Anjana Kumar used activities to help students understand the role of Team Leaders and also gave them points on how to resolve conflicts effectively. They took their position on stage in the presence of their colleagues and proud parents on 26th June Thomas who asked the Almighty to bless the student council with the strength and courage to carry out their duties fairly and fearlessly.

After the oath and distribution of badges,the Principal congratulated the Student Council and reminded them that a true leader leads by example and stays true to their convictions. The function concluded with the school song followed by the National Anthem. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Mr. Dr Banerjee spoke to the students about the relevance of having a growth mindset. The teachers and office staff who have completed twenty years of service were felicitated by the Principal, Mrs George and the Treasurer and Administrator, Mr Albal.

The programme ended with an entertaining Choral recitation and a dance performance by the winners of the Nritya Competition. The Principal encouraged the students to fulfill their passions and continue to achieve greater success. The Prize Distribution ceremony was followed by a performance by the winners of Junior Nritya. Mr Nimkar discussed the Std. The theme for the week was 'Celebrate Life' and was conducted by Mr. Dinesh Salian and his team. These subtopics were aptly illustrated through the lives of eminent people like Jim Carey, Ida Scudder.

Each session began with songs, quizzes and games which generated a lot of enthusiasm amongst the students. Small skits were also enacted by Mr Salian and his team to bring out the essence of the theme 'Celebrate Life'. The entire week proved to be a holistic experience for the students as it taught them values like team work, empathy and being sensitive to one and all. The resource person Mr. Students had a very enriching experience as the sessions very very interactive.

At the end of the workshop series , students had to present on a Mental Health topic of their choice. The topics discussed were - Team Building, Role Playing, Thinking out of the Box, Following specific instructions, Expressing oneself, using theatre as a tool for learning.

Shroff also shared some tips and resources that the teachers could use that could enrich the learning experiences of students. The Principal emphasized the relevance of developing life coping strategies in children along with Technical Skills, Critical Thinking,Creativity, Communication, Collaboration and Digital Skills. The Co-ordinators of the respective sections gave insight into the learning experience at Bombay Scottish School. It also focussed on the expectation of the School from the Parents and the Parents from the School.

Guidelines for students and parents, assessment pattern and the schedule, curricular and co-curricular activities schedule was shared with the parents. Mohta the Career Counselor explained the application and admission protocol for universities in India. Rupal Parikh from the British Council discussed the U. This was followed by a question and answer round where queries and concerns were addressed by the speakers.

The event was greatly appreciated by parents. Students and parents across Mumbai got an opportunity to learn more about the inter-woven learning experience offered by Krea University for their B.

Hons and B. Hons programmes. Krea spokespersons Dr. Sunder Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor and Ms. Paula Mariwala Member, Board of Management shared the selection criteria and the inclusive policy of having students with diverse extra-curricular interests in Sports, Drama, Music, Culture and Community Service.

They explained that Krea University was committed to building a vibrant community of students and faculty bringing in varied life experiences and perspectives cutting across different backgrounds. Career Counselor from other School in Mumbai also attended the event and got an opportunity to interact closely with the Krea University spokespersons. The event was well attended and a resounding success. A team of eminent doctors stressed the importance of building a culture of prevention, to lead an active lifestyle free from back pain.

The students were briefed on posture-correction, the importance of nutrition and physical activity. It sought to develop leadership skills in students to help them march ahead to a promising future.

The students were further given a comprehensive overview of the courses offered by the University. Gunjan Jha, Deputy Director of Marketing, addressed the students focusing on the details of the under-graduate courses offered at Amity and the corporate placements at the end of the term.

It was an interactive session which provided the students with a bird's eye view of Amity University, Mumbai. It focused on the importance of maintaining 'gut health' and the role played by our four happy hormones DOSE - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphin which aid the process of leading a healthy life. Kothari further emphasised the fact that a healthy mind corresponds to overall good health.

The workshop thus motivated the students to cultivate healthy food habits and lifestyle that will lead to a healthy mind and body. We began the morning assembly by talking about the importance of gratitude. During the morning meditation time, students were asked to think of the people who have made their lives a bit more beautiful. During the day students wrote letters of gratitude to the people have made their lives brighter. This was impressed upon the students through videos.

The day was more than just a fun celebration, it was a reminder to our students to make it a priority to bring out the best in themselves. In their talk, they introduced the children to the different types of banks, to the various financial services offered by banks, credit risk management, common financial terms, precautions that need to be taken while handling plastic money and the world of insurance.

This informative talk was not only backed up by an interesting power point presentation, but was also extremely interactive. The students were involved in a range of Pi related activities, some involving pizzas. At the end of the lesson, the pizza was relished with much gusto by the enthusiastic and excited students. The first day at the resort began with an introductory session on camp rules and whistle signals. Students learnt about the importance of first-aid and how to use a compass.

Several activities like chart making, human figure making and team games kept the students thoroughly engaged. They not only learnt to be independent, but also made new friends. During inspection, all the groups were eager to display a neat and tidy room. The day ended around the camp fire where students showcased their dance skills. On the second morning, exercise was followed by treasure hunt and a session on phonetic codes.

Finally came the prize distribution where students were rewarded for their behaviour and overall performance. They relished the freshly baked cookie they were given. It was a lovely learning experience which they all enjoyed! The KG. In excitement and anticipation, the students lined up to put their best foot forward and win the coveted medal on the race track. Values for Life and Social Causes were the themes for Jr. Children went home tired but happy having understood the true meaning of sportsmanship.

Sports Day for Stds. Parents and grandparents were fascinated by the unique team races the 'Budding Sportsmen' of Std. The programme started with the Principal hoisting the flag while the band played the National Anthem.

Our Principal Ms. Paul conducted the special prayer service. This was followed by a Republic Day speech by Reeva Nanda [9C] who recalled the making of our Constitution and why we need to respect and abide by our Constitution. Nimkar, a Senior Teacher, spoke about how we can contribute to the progress of our Nation.

The Nritya Competition followed, where the four Houses celebrated a specific Indian musical instrument through a five minute dance recital. The Judges, Ms. Dhanu, Ms. Deshpande and Mr. Ghadge were all praise for the participants. The Blue House was adjudged the winners. The programme concluded with the singing of the School Song followed by the National Anthem. This movie sensitized the children about the bond a child shares with his grandmother and highlighted values like empathy, sacrifice and love.

The students thereafter did a project based on the film. It had participants from 33 schools across South Asia. During the course of the two-day event, our students took part in challenging individual and team rounds and a poster-making round that helped sharpen their mathematical and critical thinking skills. Vishwanath from Karadi Path Education Co.

The main objective of this workshop was to empower teachers of all disciplines with techniques to ensure their students comprehend well, so that deep learning happens naturally and effectively. Vishwanath gave very good examples of how comprehension aids learning even in subjects like Mathematics and Science.

He highlighted the importance of making teaching fun through the art of story-telling. He also demonstrated the beauty of listening to facilitate better understanding and the importance of reading in making learning effective.

The group had an equally enjoyable time in scenic Meghalaya. The numerous waterfalls, beautiful valleys and the unique Mawsmai Caves captured the imagination of the nature lovers. This trip was also an eye-opener to the rich and varied cultures existing in India. The highlight of the trip was the fabulous sunset cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River. The students definitely made memories to last for a lifetime! The girls experienced an exhilarating, and insightful three days at Monteria Resort, Khopoli.

The Camp developed a feeling of togetherness, while giving the girls an opportunity to practise sharing and caring. Through adventure activities, team games and an enthralling nature walk, the Guides gained a deeper knowledge of the essence of Guiding. The various short skits performed by the Guides around the campfire was the high point of the Camp.

The visit was made especially for our tiniest tots, the KG section, dressed in their party best. His arrival led to squeals of joy and excitement. Carols were sung with enthusiasm for dear Santa.

This was followed by a story-telling session which had them enraptured. Party food was shared by all, in keeping with the spirit of the Season and the cake was yummy! We are proud of their achievement! Marker began with discussing the recent cases he had been handling. He went over 11 psychological issues that children and adolescents face these days like substance abuse, eating disorders and depression among them and the warning signs of each. He gave an insight on the role of teachers and counsellors in picking up these warning signs and intervening.

Marker supplemented these issues by sharing various cases he had dealt with and what strategies he had used for the same. He concluded the session by briefly explaining treatment options for various psychological disorders.

Our Councillor Ms. Hiral Shroff was in attendance. Hiranandani Hospital on 1st December The theme was 'Know Your Status'. The purpose was to inculcate an awareness about the perils of AIDS and foster methods to guide society in a positive direction. E Venture Day, a business plan competition for young entrepreneurs. A total of schools across India participated in this competition.

It was a very enjoyable and informative trip. Children were in sync with nature. They got first-hand-experience of fishing, planting rice saplings in the paddy field, as well as drawing water from the well.

The nature trail was amid scenic surroundings. Children were introduced to the concept of natural farming. They also acquired knowledge about organic farming, vermicomposting and hydroponics. Later, they enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

They were also enthralled by the various adventurous activities like Burma Bridge crossing and rock climbing. It was indeed a very enlighting, educative and exciting excursion, in the lap of nature. The trainers Ms. Dutta and Ms. Ruchira had come from Kolkata and Delhi respectively. There were 65 participants from Schools in Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra and Goa.

The main focus was on the Primary Mathematics curriculum. Different activities were conducted to make Mathematics fun and interesting at the Primary level. Chefs, dinosaurs, princesses, policemen, soldiers, peacock, even a Ms Paul, were some of the characters we saw on the KG.

Wearing big smiles on their faces and eager to explain their character, the KG. Fun, dancing singing and games were the order of the day. For students of Stds. The School organized a Magic Show for the students of Stds. Not only were the students amazed to see bubbles of various shapes and sizes, but were also fascinated by the radiant hues that shone through these bubbles.

The students of Std. The competition was open to two categories: Stds. The event was judged by our very own talented ex-students who have excelled in the field of music Ms. Zian Bhamgara nee Alphonso , Mr. Hamza Kazi and Mr. Aayushman Sinha consented to be our Judges. Our staff emerged winners. Kavita Gunderia and Mrs. Urmila Sampath. Sixty students of Std. They were briefed about money, income and expenses, needs and wants through simple examples from day to day life.

They were also informed about budgeting and saving, banking and investment. Students were given the mantra of 'Save first and spend later'.

The topic for the presentation was 'Revolutionary Inventions in the fields of Communication, Technology, Energy and Transport'. They defeated Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu in tie breakers. The team will now represent Mumbai in the upcoming State level tournament to be held at Kolhapur from 31st October to 4th November We wish the team the very best! They defeated St. Augustine in the finals in penalities The team will now represent Mumbai in the upcoming State Level tournament to be held in Nanded, Maharashtra from 10th November to 14th November Best wishes to our Girls U.

Friday, being Art and Crafts day at the Centre, our students got to see how each child's potential and inherent skill was channelized through various activities like weaving, sewing and candle making. Our students took pleasure in helping these kids in painting paper mache lanterns as well as playing games with them. This trip helped to sensitize our children and also helped them realise how fortunate and blessed they are.

They left the organization after making a promise that they would bring an awareness among their fellow friends about striving towards helping these children to be accepted and included in mainstream society.

Mathur and Ms. Mishra attended a workshop on developing better linguistic skills in Hindi among children. The workshop was organized by Madhuban Publications and was conducted by Dr.

Pradeep Jain on 25th October Pradeep Jain shared a number of innovative play-way techniques to help educators simplify the learning of the language for our learners. He also provided a list of resource materials that can benefit both: the educator and the learner.

We all know that protecting oneself is self-defense. To highlight the importance of this fact, the students of Stds. Students enjoyed this training programme which created an awareness in them about the need of being prepared and facing challenging situations courageously. This held true for the preliminary Scrabble round conducted by Mattel on 24th October The enthusiasm and energy among students was evident throughout the event.

Shortlisted names for the final two rounds are awaited. They had hands-on-experience on soil biotechnology for water filtration, pyrolysis plant, how to harness solar energy, hot composting, biogas plant, greenhouse centre, and vermicomposting all to foster a sustainable life style. An enriching experience to underline the fact that "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed.

With this thought in mind, the students of Stds. The morning began with a talk, where the teachers and students exchanged ideas on the importance of a healthy mind, followed by various activities like poster and collage making and also dance and music. On 1st October a few Jr. KG students dressed up as freedom fighters, while a few brought pictures to discuss our martyrs' role in freeing our country from British rule. Following Bapu's teaching, Sr.

KG made a poster on ways to keep our surroundings clean. They will display it in their respective residential buildings to inspire everyone to practise waste segregation and cleanliness.

It was a day of gratitude and introspection Download - World Mental Health Day A happy mind is a healthy mind and a healthy mind is good for the body. It was a day of gratitude and introspection Download - Grandparents Day Squeals of joy were heard in the Jr.

KG classrooms, on Friday 21st September , as the students welcomed their grandparents to their class. Never were so many photographs taken! A special song was sung and cards were gifted by the little ones as a token of their love and gratitude towards their grandparents. Many students suffered the pangs of separation as they refused to let go of their grandparents. It was an emotional day for all!

Meanwhile a tasting party was held in Sr. KG classes for students to learn to differentiate between salty, sour, spicy and sweet food. Students learnt to identify and label the various foods, according to their flavour. Sharing was the order of the day as they enthusiastically encouraged one another to taste a variety of food.

The session was application based, where classroom learning was actualized. It was an enlightening workshop which geared the students to face a theoretical as well as pragmatic future. Football U.

District U. O Football U. They enjoyed the fest as it provided a perfect platform to display their potential in a healthy and competitive environment. The children of Stds. The Debate was fiercely fought and the Green House emerged winners. The eminent Judges were Ms. Persis Sidhva, Mr. Raunak Kapoor and Mr. It was a stiff competition among seven competing Schools in which Campion School emerged victorious but it was the fighting spirit of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, trailing by points, to come back into the contest and win the Runner-Up trophy.

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