DESIGN FOR CHANGE COMPETITION 2013

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The school participated in Design for Change competition organised by Riverside School, Ahmedabad where schools across the globe participate. The students are to design a model for change in a particular field of their desire and implement the change.

The students of Std. XI took up the task of getting organ donors. They collected more than 100 organ donations and two full body donation!

In this process they learnt about change and that how difficult it is to break the mindset of the people. The design has won a special mention from the jury. This is what they have said:

“The students have touched upon a sensitive issue and it is really appreciable.’

INCULCATING READING HABITS AMONGST CHILDREN

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 Suparna Chatarjee

 Most children do not read these days. It is accepted the world over that the habit of reading is dwindling. It is at an all time low. Hence, it is an uphill task for teachers to get across to them holistically because their lack of general awareness is worrying. In such a scenario, how does one motivate them to read books?

The problem arises when we try to impose our views upon them, when they do not want to read. I think they should be given the freedom to read in order to initiate them into it. Taking human nature into consideration, perhaps we could tell them not to read. Then, for sure, they will. They are known to do the opposite of what adults tell them. Jokes apart, we should keep a track of what interests them so that we can guide them accordingly.

How can we achieve desirable results? I had tried to follow something called DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) in my class, which yielded some results. Children were given the choice to read whatever they wanted. Occasionally I told them the meaning of DEAR: they should stop doing anything and everything that they are doing and read the book that fascinates them. Children enjoyed the luxury of choice. They loved the concept of DEAR. No one, least of all children, like adults to breathe down their neck. Sometimes they tell us: let us be.

Slowly but steadily they started reading. By and by they were led to reading some other books too. They often came to me for consultations whether a particular book was good and worth reading. They also recommended some books to me. That was heartening! I was forced to read them to tell them I also do what I preach. After all, example is better than precept.

INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION 2013

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On 28-10-2013 St. Teresa’s Day School and College of Lucknow hosted ‘Jukebox’ an Inter School Western Music Competition.La Martiniere boys and Girls College, St.  Francis’ and St. Mary’s were few of the several schools that participated in this event. Study Hall bagged the college level shield for their splendid performance!

In the junior Duet Category, Aman Srivastava and Riya Pathak won the second prize and Shivansh Kapoor won the second prize for solo singing.

In the college level Chandashree Singh won the second prize for solo singing,Anushka and Pranjali won the First prize in the Duet category and the group comprising of Laiza, Anushka, Pranjali Chandashree, HsrshaAnjari, Ikisha and Mahima won the first prize.

Gandhi won special prize as the best guitarist.

And the musicians Parijat, Gandhi, Haarsh Srivastava, Shivansh and Anshul deserve a special mention for an excellent instrumental a support to the team.

They also entertained the audience playing popular songs and had the honour of sharing the stage with the Vice Principal Mr. Petir Fanthome (of St. Teresasa’s College) on the drums.

SHOWCASE

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On 23rd of October 2013, the Dramatics Club ( Senior Section ) showcased their creative aspect.

The programe started with enlightening the audience about the basic rules of drama.

Thereafter, the children enacted an excerpt from Rabindra Nath Tagore’s ” Bahu Ki Chitthi”, followed by an enactment of a situation while watching a cricket match.

The finale was the modern Ramayana which was well received by the audience.