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Mathematics: Gateway to all Sciences

January 30, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Thinking Skills /by AVM Teachers

Mathematics has been an inseparable part of education since the beginning of formal education. It has played an important role in the advancement of any civilization. Sadly though, there is a common belief that Mathematics is a dry, boring and a difficult subject. On the contrary, if it is presented in an enjoyable manner, it […]

Inter House Basketball Competition 2013-14

January 28, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Sports /by AVM Students

Mathematics: Gateway to all Sciences

January 30, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Thinking Skills /by AVM Teachers

Inter House Basketball Competition 2013-14

January 28, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Sports /by AVM Students

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Mathematics: Gateway to all Sciences

January 30, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Thinking Skills /by AVM Teachers

Mathematics has been an inseparable part of education since the beginning of formal education.

It has played an important role in the advancement of any civilization. Sadly though, there is a common belief that Mathematics is a dry, boring and a difficult subject. On the contrary, if it is presented in an enjoyable manner, it is one of the easiest and most interesting subjects.

To further instil interest in the students, teachers at Atmiya Vidya Mandir have made a humble effort to organise an Exhibition on Mathematics. The exhibition presents Games, Activities, Magic and Puzzles, all based on different Mathematical Concepts. There is a section on Amazing Facts and Patterns based on Mathematics to cater to the curiosity of students and teachers. Another section provides several Shortcut Methods for easy calculations.

The exhibit also provides insight into the lives of great Mathematicians and in fact, it was inaugurated on 22nd December 2013, on the birth anniversary of the great Indian Mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan who has inspired millions so far. Interviews of many skilled people of different fields helped students to understand use of Mathematics in every day’s life.

Mathematics + Joy = Effective Learning

When learning is fun, children become interested in the learning process and are motivated to learn even more. The ongoing Math Exhibition aims to further develop that interest and motivation in our wonderful children.

Written by: Swayam Ma’am

Inter House Basketball Competition 2013-14

January 28, 2014/0 Comments/in AVM Updates, Sports /by AVM Students

Over the 10 years since its inception, Atmiya Vidya Mandir has increasingly put in efforts, learnt and got better in many of its celebrations. This time it was the turn of Inter-House Basketball competition. One of the true global sports, Basketball has many admirers and enthusiasts in the school. Popularity of the sport in the school should not come as a surprise due to the presence of healthy number of the students from US and Canada. The competition begun on 4th January, and unfortunately ended on 7th January 2014. But the 4 day event was full of enthusiasm and excitement along with some outstanding performances by the students.

The students were grouped in 3 categories for the competition:

Sub Junior – Class 5 & 6
Junior – Class 7 & 8
Senior – Class 9 to 11

The competition involved two knockout matches for each house. The winners of the first knockout match in each category shook hands in finals, whereas the losers met for a 3rd place match.

After the first set of knockout matches, this is how the teams stacked up against each other for the finals and 3rd place match in respective categories.

Sub Junior category

Final: Sundaram vs Shivam
3rd Place match: Satyam vs Suhradam
Summary: Satyam and Suhradam houses played each other for a 3rd place match.
Satyam House won this closely fought match with 6-4. In the finals,
Shivam House had a comprehensive win with a score of 24 – 8 against
Sundaram House with Shreemadbhai and Parambhai being the top performers.

Junior category

Final: Shivam vs Sundaram
3rd place match: Satyam vs Suhradam
Summary: On the back of some good performances from Rajveerbhai and Rahulbhai,
Suhradam House won the 3rd place match against Satyam House with a very
convincing score 38 – 10. After tasting a defeat against the same
opponent in the junior category, boys from the Sundaram House were
determined to turn the table. Nimitbhai from Sundaram House showed his
class and skills as his team demolished Shivam House with a staggering
score line of 38 – 5.

Senior category

Final: Shivam vs Suhradam
3rd Place match: Satyam vs Sundaram
Summary: Satyam House and Sundaram House met for the 3rd place match in the
category. Vishwajeetbhai and Harshilbhai led Sundaram House to a very
narrow win with the score of 29 – 26. In the very last match of the
competition Shivam House played against the Suhradam House. In the early
exchanges of the play there was nothing to choose between the team. But
the Suhradam House team stepped up their game in the second half.
Hardipbhai in particular was very sharp and scored quick points for his
team. Harshbhai also contributed with many rebounds as Suhradam House
sealed the match with 29 – 18 points.

After 4 days full of excitement, enthusiasm and matches, this is how the 4 houses stood on the points table:
Position    House Sub Junior    Junior    Senior    Total Points
     1        Shivam    10                8   8      26
     2        Sundaram   8 10            6                24
     3    Suhradam   4 6    10               20
     4      Satyam   6                  4   4      14

In conclusion, on behalf of all the students, I would like to thank all the sports teachers for organizing such a fantastic Basketball competition. A special mention of the School Basketball Coach, respected Bankim Sir for his tireless contributions. His hard work throughout the year helped all the students to improve their skills which only improved the overall performance and level of the Inter House Basketball Competition.

Smit K Patel (Class 8)