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| Smith Patel (Std 8A): Title-Deforestation |
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It is often said that the best work that can be produced by people, is through teamwork. You sit in a group and share your talent and imagination with others. And what emerges, is a combination of multi-artistic perfection.
To bring out the best that the child has, Atmiya Vidya Mandir has designed different competitions based on the theory of eight Multiple Intelligences.
The Visual and Spatial Inter-House Competition was conducted on 20th July 2013, at different places in school between 11.40 PM to 1.00 PM. Such a competition where everyone needs to have the ability to visualize with the sight of mind.
Everyone was enthusiastic to excel in the competition and due to the limited time frame, participants were engrossed in performing the best. As it was also a team building activity, everyone experienced the power of coordination and team spirit. This competition, not only arouse a keen interest among all the students in imagining/visualising, but also provided a good platform to express their views and ideas.
The themes selected for this competition were vibrant and creative in nature. Everyone on campus observed and appreciated the creations of the students. Honourable Principal Dr. Vijay Patel, Vice-principal Ashish Patel, and one of the key event organisers, Manish Sir, along with the other observant judges assessed the competition.
Such a competition was tackled with much zeal and excitement. The students enthusiastically participated in the competition and presented beautiful creations.
The winners list is as follows:-
Mask making competition (Std 1, 2, 3)
Card making competition
Poster making competition
Presentation making competition
Compiled by: Rashmi Ma’am
On the pleasant morning of 6 July 2013, admirable young talents of Atmiya Vidya Mandir were bestowed responsibility of serving school with their capability, efficiency and more over with devotion.
The Investiture Ceremony, thus marked the initiation of the student council for the academic session 2013-14. Designations were assigned with an official title to the Head Boy, the Vice Head Boy and the Sports Captain. the House Captains and the Vice-Captains of all the four houses were provided with the respective ranks and deserved rights.
The young and enlightened minds, Harsh Sarda and Tanmay Patel of class XI carried the program to an utmost excitement. And displayed the best of the qualities of Host.
“PRATHAM PRABHU, PACCHI PAGLU” as per this ritual of Atmiya Vidya Mandir, Investiture Ceremony commenced its first step of lightening the sacred lamp by Honourable Vice Principal – Ashish Sir, Respectable Administrator – Haresh Sir. Thakorji was offered with the devotional poojan by Pujya Arjun Mama. Following the Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha was worshipped by presenting the Sloka – “Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha” by our school choir group who added grandeur to the ambience.
On the tune of the school band, members of Student Council performed a grand March Past.
The formal assignment of title, is indeed a matter of pride for every members of Student Council. Vice Principal, House conveners and House Teachers assigned the Council members with their respective badges.
Turning the program with zest, Vice-Principal, Honourable Swayam Ma’am carried out the swearing-in-ceremony. Wherein entire Student Council took an oath and promised to discharge their duties sincerely to the best of their ability.
To add more splendour to this function, the centre of most attraction for our school youngistan was the dance, it was a traditional Gujarati dance which was performed by the students of class IX and X in a kathiyawadi attire.
The Head Boy, Sachin Verlekar, cognitively brilliant, socially smart and emotionally stable yet deeply humane delivered a short speech. Wherein he promised to behold the values of school and stand up to the expectations of elders.
Enlightening further, Vice Principal – Swayam Ma’am addressed the school on “Responsibility of a leader is to play multiple roles in his life”.
As a symbol of energy, the lamp was lighten by the Students Council. The ceremony was concluded with the school song.
Wishing the entire Student Council, success and victory in all their endeavours and leaving behind a legacy for all to cherish.
Written by: Rashmi Ma’am
School is a basic platform to initiate the ability to become a responsible citizen of the nation. The concept of integrity and unity are taught by grouping students together on an equal ground of election.
In Atmiya Vidya Mandir, the students are given a platform to experience the realities and joy of outer world by giving hands-on experience. They are nurtured with many social, cultural and spiritual values. To experiencethis very important process first-hand, the Student Council has been set up wherein students can show their active participation by recognizing their duty towards school, friends, teachers and further, in future, to the nation. As a result, every child got an opportunity to use his wisdom to elect his leader.
Students are the hope for the bright future of any nation. Moulding students of today as a better citizen for tomorrow was the sole motto of the event.
As educated by P.P.Swamiji, three main qualities that a leader should possess are to be polite, stable and Atmiya. Leaders are not born, sometimes they need to be moulded. Such a place is AVM where students strive to fly like a leader still try to remain grounded.
Atmiya Vidya Mandir witnessed its fourth student council election in the second week of the academic year 2013-14.
Nomination Criteria
Election Procedure
The list of newly elected student council members is as follows:
Head Boy: Sachin S. Verlekar
Vice Head Boy: Dhwanit R. Tamboli
Sports Captain: Nirmal A. Patel
Satyam House:
Shivam House:
Sundaram House:
Suhradam House:
Finally, the school has a fresh beginning of a new academic year with the support of newly elected student leaders waiting for their upcoming oath ceremony.
Written by: Rashmi Ma’am
Every year students of AVM, who are divided in four houses: ‘Satyam’, ‘Shivam’, ‘Sundaram’ and ‘Suhradam’, compete in different categories throughout the year to win a coveted trophy – ‘House of the year’. The idea behind this year long series of competitions is to provide students with the opportunities to develop and master so many of the much essential 21st century life skills which are equally important along with their studies. It is also an opportunity for students to experience the highs of victory and lows of defeats which they will experience in the real life. In a way it prepares them gradually to become a successful person of the society.
Coming back to ‘Saransh’, it has been a tradition at AVM to celebrate all the achievements from different students and relive those amazing moments. This year for the first time, students from class 8, took up the job of organising the whole function under the guidance of Chirag sir and Suhradam sir. Along with the organisation of the function, four students from class 8 also hosted the function wonderfully with amazing confidence. If the first pair of anchors Nihar bhai and Jugal bhai was humorous and witty, the second pair of Vishrut bhai and Dinal bhai was smart and effective.
The first set of awards were individual / group in acting, dancing and singing category. Here are the winners:
Arguably the most important individual trophies for the evening were the ‘student of the year’ trophies. The winners of these trophies were adjudged on the basis of some stringent criteria. And here are the winners of this prestigious trophy.
The students were also elated with the presence of the senior most students from class 12 in the hall. As they are preparing for the upcoming board exams, their presence was noted and appreciated by everyone. Not only that the students from class 6,7 prepared a wonderful dance to wish them best of luck for the toughest test of their lives yet.
The atmosphere inside the prayer hall was very exciting as the anchors were slowly building up towards the announcement of ultimate winners for the evening – ‘House of the year’. But before that, it was the time to announce House of the year in sports, academics, creative assemblies and softboard display. Here are the winners:
Rohanbhai Shingala (9B), the vice head boy of the school gave a heart-warming vote of thanks. He thanked all the staff members from different wings of the campus who made it possible for a wonderful and joyous year for the students.
The members of the student council were also appreciated by the school principal respected Vijay sir, as he handed certificates of appreciation to all the members.
Now it was the turn of the biggest announcement of the evening. For this big announcement P. Ashokbhai Patel (Personal Secretary to H.D.H. Hariprasad Swamiji) and respected Haresh Sir (Administrator) were invited on the stage. As they pronounced ‘The House of Unbeatable Spirit – Sundaram House as the winners the hall erupted with the voices of joy, enthusiasm and cheers from all the students. On behalf of Sundaram house the trophy was received by the House Captain Tanmaybhai Patel (10 B), Sports Captain Harshilbhai Soni (10B), house teachers and some key students from Sundaram house.
As the evening faded, everyone present in the hall experienced a sense of fulfilment for an amazing work they did together. In the end the function ‘Saransh – let us celebrate each other’ would be remembered for how all the students together celebrated the spirit and values at Atmiya Vidya Mandir.
Children were peered up in groups and were asked to compose Jingles. They were given ample of examples on how to compose an effective jingle. A step wise approach was taught to them on how to compose an appealing jingle. It was a 5 step approach:
The outcome of this activity was really praiseworthy. Children came out of their comfort zone and set higher bars of writing lyrics, acting and composing the tune. The children themselves gave a big round of applause to all the performing teams after their performances. This shows that children not only praise the best, but have also learnt to give credit to efforts and creativity of others. Indeed the expression and creativity of all the children were at their best through this activity. This activity not only brought joy to the students but also helped them to grow in confidence, express themselves in gorups and accept and share ideas with each other.
Creativity is the freest form of self expression. There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling for children than to be able to express themselves openly and without judgment.
The InterHouse Maths Competition for 2012-13
|
Class
|
Name
of Competition-Activity |
Satyam
|
Shivam
|
Sundaram
|
Suhradam
|
Out of
|
|
1
|
Poem Recitation and Story Telling
|
26
|
22
|
22
|
22.5
|
40
|
|
2
|
Poem Recitation and Story Telling
|
23
|
22.5
|
25.5
|
19.5
|
40
|
|
3
|
Show & Tell
|
41
|
33.5
|
31.5
|
45.5
|
50
|
|
4
|
Pick & Describe
|
30
|
31
|
34
|
36.5
|
50
|
|
5
|
Cut Words & Frame Sentences
|
19
|
17
|
10
|
12
|
25
|
|
6
|
Slogan Writing & Turn Coat
|
85
|
87
|
99
|
81
|
110
|
|
7
|
Poem Writing (I wish…)
|
24.5
|
15
|
11
|
10.5
|
28
|
|
8
|
Jingles (Group Activity)
|
82
|
98
|
86
|
86
|
100
|
|
9
|
Story
Writing |
31.5
|
5.5
|
15
|
17
|
35
|
|
10
|
Persuasive Speech Writing
|
35.5
|
32.5
|
35.5
|
39
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Points Earned |
397.5
|
364
|
369.5
|
369.5
|
528
|
|
|
Positions
|
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Class
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
|
1
|
Satyam
|
Suhradam
|
Shivam,
Sundaram |
|
|
2
|
Sundaram
|
Satyam
|
Shivam
|
Suhradam
|
|
3
|
Suhradam
|
Satyam
|
Shivam
|
Sundaram
|
|
4
|
Suhradam
|
Sundaram
|
Shivam
|
Satyam
|
|
5
|
Satyam
|
Shivam
|
Suhradam
|
Sundaram
|
|
6
|
Sundaram
|
Shivam
|
Satayam
|
Suhradam
|
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7
|
Satyam
|
Shivam
|
Suhradam
|
Sundaram
|
|
8
|
Shivam
|
Suhradam,
Sundaram |
Satyam
|
|
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9
|
Satyam
|
Suhradam
|
Sundaram
|
Shivam
|
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10
|
Suhradam
|
Satyam,Sundaram
|
Shivam
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Over all
|
Satyam
|
Sundaram,
Suhradam |
Shivam
|
|
|
Semi Finals
|
|
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Group
|
Topic
|
For
(Points -earned)
|
Against
(Points -earned)
|
Winners
|
|
6th and 7th Standard
|
Glamorising Cricket: Is affecting other sports?
|
Satyam
196 Points
|
Shivam
191 Points
|
Satyam
|
|
Restrict playing and selling of Violent Video
Games |
Sundaram
208 Points
|
Suhradam
206 Points
|
Sundaram
|
|
|
8th & 9th Standard
|
Voting Should be made Compulsory
|
Satyam
188 Points
|
Suhradam
226 Points
|
Suhradam
|
|
Indian Villages – Our Strength or Weakness?
|
Sundaram
209 Points
|
Shivam
198 Points
|
Sundaram
|
|
|
10th 11th & 12th Standard
|
Right-brain person enjoys life/successful more
than the left-brain person. |
Sundaram
223 Points
|
Satyam
233 Points
|
Satyam
|
|
Science boon or bane?
|
Suhradam
177 Points
|
Shivam
216 Points
|
Shivam
|
|
|
Grand Finale
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|
|||
|
6-7 Winner
|
Newspapers are things of past
|
Satyam
215 Points
|
Sundaram
198 Points
|
Satyam
|
|
8-9 Winner
|
Internet brings more harm than good
|
Suhradam
228 Points
|
Sundaram
196 Points
|
Suhradam
|
|
10-11-12 Winner
|
Believes they should get a Masters Degree
|
Satyam
231 Points
|
Shivam
193 Points
|
Satyam
|
While preparing for Debate Competition, the students (members of AVM Debating Club) set up well for critical evaluation of ideas, arguments, and points of view. It is only through this critical evaluation that students learn to distinguish among competing claims for truth and thus determine themselves as autonomous thinkers.
The teachers trained the participants of the debate competition to learn how to analyze and critically think on the given topic to research relatively. The best outcome of the semifinals of Inter house debate competition was the team spirit, coordination and togetherness. It was quite satisfying for the trainers Prajval Sir, Prabhudarshan Sir, Chirag Sir, Saumya Madam and Seema Madam to acknowledge that teams in the AVM Debating Club are made up of Debaters who understand the roles and responsibilities as well as the complexities associated with each speaker’s position. With this understanding, the speakers can appreciate how the roles complement each other and thus put the team in the best position to win.
