Visual-Spatial Intelligence Competition: The Expedition from Vision to Reality
/0 Comments/in 21st Century Skills, AVM Updates, Thinking Skills /by AVM Teachers- Colouring plays a major role in the development of children. Various pictures were provided to students for colouring by Manish Sir and Suhradam Sir.
- All the students of grade I to III enthusiastically participated and enjoyed the colouring competition. They were able to showcase their imagination, choice of colours and creativity that helped them to develop attractive colour combination, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. It was a pleasure to watch these tiny tots work with such ease.
- “Imagine the concept and make your imagination visible to all” was the main idea of the competition organized for grade IV to VI by Sunita Ma’am and Binu Ma’am.
- The theme for grade IV was “Season”. Two participants from each house, thus total eight students participated and demonstrated their ability to organize related pictures of the season in the given space to make their model relevant and sensible.
- For grade V, two participants from each house were selected, thus total eight students were there for making a model of different landscapes like desert, polar region, coastal plain and valley.
- For grade VI, four participants from each house were selected, thus total sixteen students were there for making models of different land forms like plateau, island, mountain-valley and coastal plain.
- Participants of Model Making competition showed their ability to visualise the world, perceived and interpreted in their own way. They were able to think in three-dimensional terms and re-created ideas into eye-catching models.
- Accurate and abstract visualization is just one of the many skills possessed by ‘picture smart’ students. With their exceptional ability to memorize the pictures shown to them, grade VII and VIII students drew and labelled the pictures based on topics picked up from science.
- There were four participants from each house, thus total sixteen students participated in this competition under the guidance of Anand Sir and Prerak Sir.
- A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the full range of cortical skills – word, image, colour, spatial awareness and precise information of the topic – in a single, unique powerful manner. To encourage students to show their creativity, Mind Mapping competition was organized under the guidance of Samidh Ma’am and Rashmi Ma’am.
- There were four participants from each house, thus, total sixteen students participated in this competition. The theme “Physical Features of India” and “Natural Resources” were given to grade IX and X respectively.
- Participants of this competition exhibited an extraordinary ability to create a mental map providing a strong sense of spatial awareness for the topics given to them.
Guru: God Personified
/in AVM Updates, Prayer, Value Based Education /by Seema Joshi
So let’s decide, how we are going to deal with the darkness within us – with the glare of fascinating distractions that obscures OR with the light – the glow of Guru’s grace that illuminates!!!
3Ds for an Ideal Student: Determination, Dedication & Devotion
/0 Comments/in 21st Century Skills, AVM Updates, Value Based Education /by AVM TeachersOur school functions on the essence of the basic Indian culture, supported by His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji. According to him, every child can be an ideal child, if he is determined, devoted and dedicated to understand the core of every task assigned to him. It is said that an ideal student is the wealth and future of the nation. Such student is a hope of a family and pride of the school. Such bright and good students are the gems of an institution, thus they are able to become responsible citizens, statesmen and leaders of tomorrow.
Working on the same line, Satyam House took an initiative to project the aspect of “3Ds” for an ideal student i.e. ‘Determination, Dedication and Devotion’. It was demonstrated in regular assembly through real life examples and live role models. Everyday a personality was selected and was appreciated by teacher and students together.
Day
|
An Ideal student
|
Monday
|
Dr. Prakash Aamte, the sincere social worker
|
Tuesday
|
Sardar Patel, an iron man of India
|
Wednesday
|
APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India
|
Thursday
|
HDH Hariprasad Swamiji, the spiritual master
|
Friday
|
Helen Keller, the first deaf & blind person to earn a bachelor
degree |
Saturday
|
Sage Panini, a great Sanskrit Master
|
Habits – Key to Effectiveness
/0 Comments/in 21st Century Skills, AVM Updates, Value Based Education /by AVM TeachersExcellence then, is not just an act, it is a habit.
The power of habits is mind-boggling. If we develop positive habits then we can multitask efficiently and achieve the desired results in all that we do. The question is, “Is there any standard technique, strategy or rules that can help us to develop the habit of becoming successful?” The answer to this is very well explained in the very inspiring book, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens’ by Sean Covey. In this book, he has put forward the seven fundamental habits that can help a teenager achieve the desired goals, fulfill his dreams, build a successful career, live a happy and stress free life and build a highly esteemed character.
Shivam House had an opportunity to explore, analyze, correlate and share the 7 habits of highly effective teenagers with all the students at AVM throughout the week. The following points were discussed in the assembly:
Habit 1: Be Proactive
· I am a responsible person
· I take Initiative
· I choose my actions, attitudes and moods
· I do not blame others for my wrong actions
· I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking
Habit 2: Begin with End in Mind
· I plan ahead and set goals
· I do things that have meaning and make a difference
· I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my schools mission and vision, and look for ways to be a good citizen
Habit 3: Put First Things First
· I spend my time on the things that are most important. This means I say no to the things I know I should not do
· I set priorities, make a schedule and follow my plan
· I am disciplined and organized
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
· I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want
· I make deposits in other’s emotional bank accounts
· When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand and then to be understood
· I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their view points
· I listen to others without interrupting
· I am confident in voicing my ideas
· I look people in the eyes when talking
Habit 6: Synergize
· I value other people strengths and learn from them
· I get along well with others, even people who are different than me
· I work well in groups
· I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone
· I am humble.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Perpetual Learner)
· I take care of my body, by eating right, exercising and taking rest.
· I spend time with family and friends.
· I learn in a lot of ways and lots of places, not just at school.
· I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
Under the guidance of teachers, the students explored what the parents, teachers and the business world expect from all the students. It was also an opportunity for the students at AVM to realize how the principles of AVM as laid down by Param Pujya Hariprasad Swamiji are leading them towards becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
What
Parents, Businesses and Teachers want for students? |
Mapping
Habits |
Swamiji’s
Vision |
Independence
|
||
Initiative, Self Motivation
|
Habit 1-3
Be proactive
Begin with end in mind
Put First Things first
|
Students should have a goal in life which should be serving parents
and society… |
Self Confidence
|
||
Planning Skills
|
||
Goal Setting Skills
|
||
Organization/Time Management
|
||
Interdependence
|
||
Conflict Management Skills
|
Habits 4-6
Think Win-Win
Seek first to understand then to be understood
Synergize
|
The Student should have stable Speech (vani), righteousness of act
(vartan) and Thinking (Vichar). |
Communication Skills (both listening and presentation skills)
|
||
Honesty
|
||
Fairness
|
||
Openness to Suggestion
|
||
Team Work
|
||
Problem Solving
|
|
|
Decision Making
|
||
Creativity
|
||
Renewal
|
||
Technical Skills
|
Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw
|
The student should be a leader; wherever he should go he should make
changes.
Love, passion, dedication, devotion, determination, enthusiasm and
spirituality. |
Good Health and Hygiene
|
||
Emotional Stability
|
||
Analytical Skills
|
||
Involvement in Meaningful skills
|
Students understood that if they started with any one of the above mentioned habits, then slowly and steadily they will be able to imbibe the others. This will not only help them to become successful but also a good human being.
Such a person will be a significantly contributing factor to the family, society and nation.
Student Council Election 2014-15
/in 21st Century Skills, AVM Updates /by AVM TeachersAccording to the vision of H.D.H Swamiji, a child must be made capable of serving his parents, society and nation. And, school is the sphere where a child can learn the value of serving mankind. To put this into action, the Student Council further advanced this year.
The entire voting process went very smoothly. All the students of grades VI to XII, teachers, Vice-Principal, Principal, Administrator and entire non-teaching staff enthusiastically participated in the election.
1st July 2014, Monday, the most awaited morning rose with the arrival of results and declaration of the new leaders.
The members of 2014-15 Students Council are mentioned below:-
Head Boy: Arpit Trapasiya
Vice Head Boy: Vinamra Patel
Sports Captain: Rahul Patel
Satyam House
Captain: Nikunj Aggarwal
Vice-Captain: Dhyey Rathod
Shivam House
Captain: Sarvanaman Patel
Vice-Captain: Niramay Kachhadiya
Sundaram House
Captain: Smit Patel
Vice-Captain: Sahaj Bakhda
Suhradam House
Captain: Prashit Patel
Vice-Captain: Karan Desai
Waiting for the Student Council to take their charge of duty and assure all of their commitment to serve the school with a difference!
Std 1-3 Trip 2014-15
/in AVM Updates /by AVM TeachersHealth & Nutrition Awareness Seminar
/in AVM Updates /by AVM StudentsThe session then started with poojan of Shri Thakorji and by seeking the blessing from the almighty. Dear Sachinbhai, Dhwanitbhai and Vinamrabhai welcomed the guests by offering them bouquet.
Dr Satvik Govani, a physiotherapist, shed light on the importance of physical fitness and of regular exercise. He talked about the disorders that arise due to not exercising on a daily basis. Various tips were discussed by him on how to be fit and healthy including having a balanced diet and daily exercise. He concluded his presentation by responding to queries and doubts of students.
This very informative session then ended with vote of thanks by respected Vijay Sir to all the guests for their time and guidance and appealed to all to lead a healthy and fit life.