The Times of India NIE Think and Learn Challenge 2015 was conducted in about 400 schools in Delhi, including Venkateshwar International School to identify the brightest minds in the city.

Selected students from the first round were invited for the second round held in the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium on 20th December 2015.  The event saw full participation and over 2 lakh students wrote the fourty minutes test in the stadium.  Thereafter, the founder of Bijju’s learning app - Bijju Ravendran graced the stage till the time students waited for the announcement of the 400 school toppers, who were to get a tablet.  Bijju Sir gave an interesting and informative talk on the right way to study, and also showed the audience some modules prepared by Bijju’s classes.  The students present were also given a voucher which entitled them to a free thirty days subscription of Bijju’s classes.

The event ended with the prize distribution ceremony to felicitate the school toppers.  Akshita Mohil of class eighth was awarded a tablet and a certificate of merit for emerging as the topper of our school.

In the month of Nov- Dec. 2015, school organised a detailed career guidance program for tenth class students and parents.  The program facilitates students to realize and recognize their inherent potential (i.e. their aptitude, interest and their achievement scores).  Approx. 217 students and their parents participated in the program.  The program was conducted by ‘Envision India Eduservices’ and was phased out in five sessions:

Session 1 : Career Orientation

+ Interactive counseling session with students (2 hrs)

Session 2 : Psychometric analysis of Aptitude and interest of students (3 hrs)

Session 3 : Workshop with parents

(Significance of the evaluation and report/ career shift – ‘World of works’)

Session 4 & 5 : Communication and results of individual counseling – report discussion with students and parents.

Venkateshwar International School, Sector – 10, Dwarka celebrated Ramanujan week (16th December – 22nd Dec 2015) to mark the 128th birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.

All students of Primary wing, Middle wing and Senior wing showed lot of enthusiasm and interest to participate in various activities conducted during the week.  The activities included were Maths Quiz, Maths Relay, Magic Square, presentation on Fibonacci, Sudoku & Vedic Maths workshop.

Primary - Maths Relay & Maths Quiz

Middle - Maths Quiz, Maths Relay & Magic Square

Senior - Maths Quiz, Presentations on Fibonacci, Golden Ratio, Sudoku & Vedic 

        Maths workshop.

A friendly cricket match was organised on 19th December, 2015 between the present school cricket team and the alumni team.  The school Director, Mrs. Mrinalini Kaura tossed the coin to commence the match.  It was a twenty five over match wherein, the present school team emerged as winners defeating the opponents by twenty two runs.  Certificates were awarded to motivate the teams.

Parampreet captain of the VIS old students association congratulated the winning team.

Times NIE, the youth arm of a prestigious daily, The Times of India, organized the annual meet of the newsmakers on December 11, 2015 at Kamani Auditorium to provide diverse opportunities to develop a wholesome personality. It was attended by two students- SAKSHAM KUKREJA, class XI Springdale and ARJUN MALIK, class XI Springdale with their mentor and NIE coordinator Ms. VANDANA DUBEY. The meet was conducted in various parts-

The Evaluation Exam: It was designed to test the correspondents’ general awareness levels, writing style, creativity, quality of thought, ability to report and conceptualize.

Awarding Quiz: Questions from diverse fields were put to correspondents and students who gave the correct answers were felicitated. SAKSHAM KUKREJA also won two tickets to the World of Wonders. 

The Press Conference:  It was a forum to provide budding reporters with the chance to voice their opinions and concern with country’s top editors, police commissioner of Delhi-Mr. Bassi and the chairman of Bennett Coleman.

Overall, it was an experience that will baffle us all our lives. 

On 5th December 2015, the students of the Primary wing showcased their talent by putting up a thought provoking exhibition, using recycled waste.

It was a proud privilege to have Dr. Shelja Sen, a senior adolescent psychologist and a renowned author as the chief guest.  Alongside, a cultural extravaganza was showcased wherein a Bharatnatyam performance mesmerised  the audience.  This was followed by the Aasanas performed by the young fitness freaks who gave the message that yoga should be a way of life.  The audience was charmed by the live orchestra.   The instruments were created by using a pile of junk which we normally witness in the bin.  A fashion show with a twist of 3’R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) followed by a Hot Parade was the icing on the cake. The lush green lawns of the school were adorned with the appealing Christmas decorations.  The exuberance continued with the magic show.  Some important tips for environmental awareness were shared by the Eco Club and the health tips were highlighted by the Ayurveda Centre.  Other attractions of the exhibition were the pottery corner, furniture created by using the old tyres, lamps made of plastic spoons and disposable bottles.  Other waste material was innovatively used to desing useful products like photo frames, pen holders, magazine holders etc.

The exhibition conveyed a message that the need of the hour is to join our hands to keep our planet Earth green, clean and safe.

On 11 December 2015 the esteemed members of NGO Pahal organisation Mr. Khanna, Mrs. Mitali visited VIS to motivate the students to join hands for social equality.

It was a matter of immense pride and privilege for the students of VIS to interact with the eminent members who answered the queries of students. Pahal members shared with the students some of the hurdles that they experience while serving the society.

VIS students also generously donated woolen clothes for the underprivileged and took a pledge to serve humanity tirelessly in times to come.

On 28th November’ 2015, VIS celebrated its Grandparents’ Day which began with a prayer song by the youngest lot followed by the divine Devi Stuti.. They mesmerized the audience by their performance. The programme was a galaxy of dances ranging from classical dance to folk dances to western dances. The lovely portrayal of seasons, the foot tapping Arabian Dance, the electrifying Indo-Western and Zumba Dance left everyone mesmerised. The flawless fusion of Kathak and Oddissi, the energetic Dandiya, the phenomenal Chhau and Dhunuchi Dances were truly captivating and  touched the hearts of one and all. The show finally culminated with a Patriotic Dance which left everyone spell bound. The highlight of the show were the tiny anchors, Gurasis and Gurmehar, who surprised the audience by their confidence and entertained them by their wonderful compering. 

 

The Chief Guest of the occasion was Shri. Basavraj Patil Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha. The Chairman, Shri Rajpal presented bouquet and momento to the chief guest. The Director, Ms. Mrinalini Kaura welcomed the gathering and spoke about the importance of grandparents in the lives of grandchildren. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the headmistress, Ms. Poonam.