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Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2012
Dr. Urvashi Sahni speaks at 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
When looking to reduce global poverty and improve long-term economic outcomes, there are very few investments better than the investment in girls’ education. Improving access to quality education provides a strong foundation for personal development and empowerment, which leads to a plethora of benefits, including improvements in health and increased national economic growth. Building upon earlier discussions on this topic, this session will discuss past progress, examine how to build productive partnerships, and facilitate cross-sectoral collaborations in order to ensure that efforts in this space result in a successful and healthy transition to an empowered and productive adulthood for all girls.
Breakout session was entitled “Empowering Girls Through Education”, Nobel Peace laureate, Leymah Gbowee (Founder and President of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa) advocated for making schools safer for girls. Ms. Gbowee also noted the problem of retention rates for girls in school, and stated that educational budgeting is often the smallest sector of government funding in many countries. During this session, Abhijit Banerjee, co-founder of MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), also stressed the need to get families to believe that school is useful, as expectations are often low and people in developing nations “don’t always believe that schools can deliver.” He also stressed the importance of establishing women as role models for children and their families, and referenced a study in India where a local government position was reserved for a woman, and how a rise in school attendance of local girls was seen as a result.
Breakout Session: Empowering Girls Through Education
Urvashi Sahni, Founder, President and CEO of Studyhall Educational Foundation in Lucknow, India, spoke about her efforts to make students “agents” of the educational agenda, and spoke about how her school is putting gender equality into educational programming. She expressed the need to look at learning differently, “because when you start looking at things differently, people start treating you differently, and that’s how the world changes.”
Key issues related to education, malnutrition, early childhood healthcare and the effects of stunted growth, a primary manifestation of malnutrition in early childhood. A reported 19,000 child
Venue : Empire West, Second Floor, Sheraton New York Hotel
Date of Discussion: Monday, 24th September 2012
Teachers Day Celebration
Fifth September witnessed a grand celebration of teachers’ day at Study Hall School. The day began with merry greetings to the teachers by the students. The student council members surprised everyone when they came dressed as teachers and played the roles of the teachers they were dressed as. This act was received with laughter by the teachers in comic and cheerful spirit. The programme began when ‘Santa’ and ‘Banta’ taking the stage to host teachers day on part of students. Their hilarious acts entertained and regaled everybody. The first performance was a beautifully sung duet by the Dosti students. This was followed by a humorous play by the young artists of class six
.’Agyaan ke Registaan’ was sung and composed by students from class ninth to eleventh. The lyrics, written specially for teachers stole their hearts. Two consecutive dance performances enthralled the teachers and children alike. The programme concluded by a melodious song sung by the student council. The well choreographed show was much enjoyed by the teachers. The teachers were felicitated with flowers and greetings throughout the day. After the program the teachers enjoyed an afternoon of fun when faculty of all the units of Study Hall bonded over lunch.
Aiman Jafri, Class XI-D
The celebration of rain with mothers
The first meeting of mothers was full of colors and music. Everyone was dressed up in shades of blue and green. Forthcoming events were part of the discussion. Mothers put their heads together and came up with ideas to help the school.After the discussion, it was fun time – Rain song, antakshari, an observation game and ramp walk followed. A delicious brunch from Didi’s was the fitting finale to the lively get-together.
Hindi and English Elocution
Hindi and English elocution competitions
In true spirit of Study Hall, all the children participated in the competitions. Instead of solo, we had group elocution where each section competed with other three. Children from ‘Dosti’ also recited poems.
Results
Hindi
Class II – D(1st) A(2nd) B&C (commendation)
Class III – B(1st) A(2nd) C&D(commendation)
Class IV – BA(1st) C (2nd) C (commendation)
Class V – A(1st)B(2nd) C&D(commendation)
English
Class II – A(1st) C(2nd) B&D(commendation)
Class III – D (1st) A(2nd) B&C (commendation)
Class IV – A&C(1st) B&D (2nd)
Class V – A(1st) D(2nd) B&C(commendation)
Volley ball Senior Boys Finals
The finals of the Volley ball Senior Boys was held on the 31st of August 2012.
The results are as follows
Cypress House was the winner, second position was bagged by Jacaranda House, Fire Flame House bagged the third position and Silver Oak was in the fourth position.
Inter house Indian Classical Music Competition
Inter house Indian Classical Music competition was held on 22 August 2012. The senior school students got to feel and understand the multifaceted charm and elegance of ‘ragas’. The school’s effort is to make children understand that Indian classical music is a rich component of Indian culture. The theme this year was ‘tarana’ in various pure ‘ragas’. During practices the school walls echoed with enchanting melodies. Their hard work paid off by a grand success. Mrs Shalini Chandra who judged the event enlightened the audience that ‘Tarana,’ is a traditional form of classical vocal music. It is said to have originated by legendry Amir Khusro. A special feature of tarana is its unique vocabulary ‘nome’ ‘tome’ ‘dir’ which are set to music. Experts are of the opinion that these meaningless but melodious words help the singer’s pronunciation to a great deal. The other judges were the music teachers of Prep school and middle school Mr Beju and Mr Brijendra. Fireflame house piece in raga ‘Malkos’ brightened the audience and amazed the judges by putting them in a well deserved first place. Silveroak house followed next through a striking raga ‘Darbari’ and gave a notable performance. Jacaranda house forceful rendition in raga ‘Kedar’ followed a close to Silver oak house. Cypress house performance in raga ‘Bhopali’ could have been more beautiful had it been powered by adequate number of children. This report will not be complete without mentioning the school’s music ‘guru’, Raviji patiently guiding the children and never getting disheartened by training croaked voices ,screening sounds to melodious tunes . Special note must be made to tabla teacher Sanjay Srivastava for a strong and fitting accompaniment. We hope that whatever the children imbibe of our rich culture they will pass it on to generations to come.
2012 Independence Day Celebration
Senior school Study Hall affirmed their patriotism on the 15th of august with a lively celebration of the 66th Independence day in true spirit, with great zeal and enthusiasm. It began with the unfurling of the tricolour by the principal Mrs.Shalini Sinha. There after the entire school took pride in singing the national anthem followed by the pledge.
Study Hall in colors of independence on 15th August 2012; Photography by : Ekisha Narain
Soon after the program began the head boy AmbeshTiwari addressed the school with his inspirational words. Rabindranath Tagore’s beautiful poem “where the mind is without fear” was then recited by class 7-A students. The Inter- House Declamation Competition was also held wherein the participants Adeel Khan (Cypress house) ,RanaitaShahani ( Fire-Flame house) , Sunaina Baijal (Jacaranda house) and SaumyaTandon (Silver-oak house) had all chosen excellent speeches by eminent people dealing with very relevant contemporary issues which reminded and re-established the goals for the society and country in the minds of all those present. They all spoke so eloquently that the judges had a hard time in deciding the winner. Ultimately Saumya and Adeel were adjudged first, Sunaina second and Ranaita stood third.
Photography by : Jyotika Mishra XI-D (batch of 2012)
A vibrant dance was performed to a medley of songs adding to the cheer of the occasion with a spectacular, spellbinding formation in the end. An English song with props added to the patriotic fervour pervading all around. The girls from the Prerna School also joined in the celebrations spiritedly by singing a harmonious patriotic song. The entire school then sang a melodious number ‘azaadi ka din aaya’ that represented a united bond, of being the citizens of a great country, which began its independent journey on this very day 66 years ago. The school principal spoke on the occasion exhorting students to be the change that they envisaged for the country.
To add to the feeling of glory and pride the Student Council was formally introduced to the school in an Investiture ceremony. The prefects were given their badges signifying the great power and responsibility delegated to them, reposing full faith in them, with the assurance that they would uphold the school’s name while taking it to new heights.Then the school head girl Avantika Atul proposed the vote of thanks.The ceremony concluded with the distribution of delicious chocolate cookies to each student.
By Rohina Das XI-D (batch of 2012)
Mauritius Exchange Program 2012
Our children along with two teachers reached Mauritius safely and are enjoying the marvellous weather and the serenity that the place offers in abundance. Their itinerary shows visit to North, South, East and West Mauritius on different days. They have attended the host school and are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Join me in wishing them the very best of stay!
Shalini Sinha
Principal
Study Hall School
Social 2012
Study Hall welcomes the new students with a blast !
The Freshers Party hosted by class 12, yet again, turned out to be an instant hit. On the 4th of August at 10:30 a.m. the front court vibrated with foot tapping music along with radiant hues. It was a celebration for the young, of the young, by the young. Blessings symbolically rained down from the heavens above and cleared the haze as well as hopefully generated a strong sense of belonging, a fulfilling sense of camaraderie and fun galore between the two senior most classes. Several ice breakers, surreptitiously planned, were thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. When asked what made their day, the reply in no certain terms was ‘the food’ which was claimed to be delicious and required much needed replenishments.
As the raindrops kept falling on their heads, the feet ignored them as everyone kept swaying in sync with the music. Ah yes! Everyone let their hair down and enjoyed these pleasant informal moments which forever remain indelible in the heart of a collegian.
by Anusha Sharma
Photography by : Ekisha Narain
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