May 2020
Activities
Virtual Class Party in the Primary Wing
Defeating the ongoing situation caused by the pandemic of Covid–19, the Mayoorians of classes I to V emerged as winners. The students adapted and adjusted well to the online learning sessions and celebrated a “Virtual Class Party” on 20 May 2020 before the summer vacations. There was overwhelming response from the parents who complemented the teachers for their initiative and efforts to make the day enjoyable and memorable for the children.
The students of different sections showcased their talent by dancing, singing, sharing jokes, playing musical instruments and presenting their art work, etc. Their happiness and excitement knew no bounds. Children got the chance to participate in the class party wearing their beautiful attires with eye catching accessories and then they feasted on yummy snacks prepared by their mothers. It was wonderful to see the happy faces of the students.
Mother’s Day Celebration in Primary Wing
“A Mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take.”
Mother’s Day is a special day, for all children and mothers as it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. Mothers are the emotional backbone of the family, who have the magic touch to heal all wounds and make all things beautiful. Keeping this bond in mind, the Primary Wing held a special online celebration on Mother’s Day on 10 May 2020.
The tiny tots of class I and II celebrated it by making a crown for their mothers and also a sash on which they expressed their love with the help of fathers. Little Mayoorians then wore it and had a lovely dance performance.
The students of classes III, IV and V gifted handmade greeting cards to their mothers. They came up with innovative ideas for making cards and penned down their emotions. Students recorded short video clips and clicked pictures to wish their mothers. As we all know, "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." The celebration was enjoyed and appreciated by all the parents specially the mothers for whom the day was celebrated the world over as a tribute to the contribution of mothers for their children.
Rabindra Jayanti Celebration in Primary Wing
To mark the 159th birth anniversary of the first Indian winner of the Nobel Prize, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, on 8th May 2020, the students of the Primary Wing remembered his words applicable in today’s arduous times. “The idea of inner strength and hope” should be applied by each one of us.
Remembering Tagore who was a writer, composer, painter, educator and a philosopher, who played many roles and also gave us our National Anthem, children of different sections spoke about Gurudeva in online sessions, recited his poems, shared beautiful thoughts and paid tribute to him by sharing their videos.
April 2020
Activities
Primary Wing Celebrates Earth Day
The enthusiastic students of the Primary Wing of Mayoor School, Noida celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with great zeal and zest in spite of being confined in their homes to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Commemorating the significance of the day, an array of creative and artistic activities was organized to encourage the children to do their bit towards making their planet even more beautiful. Thought-provoking poems, edifying paragraphs, inspiring slogans and colourful drawings and posters were created by the talented young Mayoorians to prove their solidarity to Mother Nature. Students expressed their innovative views about the environment, causes of pollution, climate change, conservation of resources, etc through their presentations. They also pledged their contribution in restoring the self-sustaining planet by avoiding wastage of water and electricity, not using plastics, planting more trees, etc. To motivate the young enlightened children, videos and presentations made by them were shared during the online classes and it was heart-warming to see that even the youngest of Mayoor are aware of the need to protect our environment and save it from degradation.
Stating that the digital platform has provided requisite opportunity to the primary students, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi appreciated their efforts for participating in the Earth Day celebrations whole-heartedly.
February 2020
Activities
Science Week
Science Week was organised for students of class II from 18th February to 2nd March 2020. The Science week included Seed Germination where students were given insight into how the life cycle of plants takes place; Float Or Sink demonstrated through simple experiments that heavy materials sank when put in water whereas light materials stayed afloat; Animal Craft had paper cut outs of various parts of birds and animals which were joined together to form a bird/animal. Students were also shown experiments to explain that air occupies space.A quiz about scientific discoveries and inventions enhanced the knowledge of the students.They took active part in all the events organised during the Science Week and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Adventure Camp
Adventure camp was organised for classes I and II on 27th Feb 2020 at the school premises.
Several activities were organized to test the skills of the participants which included Sports Wall Climbing,Hop Scotch, Laser beam,Burma Bridge,Commando net climbing,Tarzan walk,Commando Crawl, Tug of War,etc.All the students participated with enthusiasm and gusto and enjoyed the Adventure Camp thoroughly. Overall it was a memorable day for the students.
Class Assembly
Students of class II(I) presented an assembly on 24 February 2020 on 'Down the Memory Lane' where they depicted all the events they went through during the academic year which has just come to a close. Also, they thanked their teachers for having guided them through this period to learn, assimilate and help in their overall growth journey. The Assembly began with a very apt thought of the day “Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.” Glimpses of events conducted were shared. Students performed a dance in colourful dresses, giving out the message of always remaining happy.
Graduation Ceremony for class V
Graduation Ceremony for class V students was held on 14th February 2020.The students were very happy and excited to wear their graduation caps and get their photographs to cherish these memories forever. With the blessings of their teachers, they look forward to go to the Middle Wing with confidence and work towards achieving their dreams. The students were presented with Book Marks with inspirational quotes to guide them through their future journey. Classes IV and V spent time together on the school grounds to enjoy a combined party.
Visit to Bal Bhawan
Students of Classes I and II visited the National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi on 13 February 2020. They saw the beautiful Aquarium where they enjoyed watching a variety of coloured fishes whose names were written on the placards.They also had a look at the Doll Section/Children’s Museum,where facets of Indian culture right from the times of the Mahabharata were displayed with the help of dolls and puppets.The Art Section had beautiful paintings and sketches made by children.In the Traffic Park,the students were apprised of the meaning and importance of road signs which help in the smooth flow of traffic. Students also refreshed their mind about the Solar System studied in the class.The ride on the Toy Train was very enjoyable and they saw paintings depicting famous monuments of various Indian States.It was an informative and relaxing trip.
Class Assembly
Classes V I & V J conducted an assembly on 5.2.2020 on the topic 'Adieu To The Session.'
All the students participated enthusiastically. They gave a farewell message to class IV through a small skit and performed a vibrant dance. They also expressed their gratitude to the teachers.
January 2020
Activities
Maths Week
Maths week was organised for Class II from 27th January to 31st January 2020 to test and reinforce the concepts learnt in the class throughout the year.Various activities were held which were specially designed to create interest in Maths and test as to how much students have assimilated so far.The plethora of Maths activities included Mystery Picture Colouring where students were given a picture on which Mathematics tables were written on its different parts and they had to write the answers and colour the answer in the given colour code; Fun with Numbers activity where students had to solve a sum and search for the same answer displayed at several places in the classroom; Let’s Go Shopping where students visited the classroom toy shop for buying and selling activity thereby reinforcing the concept of knowing about currency; Tell the Time where students demonstrated different timings with the help of a paper clock. Students were shown the activities through a PowerPoint presentation and they were happy to see themselves doing all the activities.
Class Assembly
The students of Class III-H, III-I and IV-H presented an assembly on 'Republic Day' on 22nd January 2020. It was a day to celebrate Free India’s Constitution. The assembly started with a talk on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, the father of the Indian constitution followed by a play based on our fundamental duties. The students also presented a vision of new India and delivered a spectrum of song and dance performances which invoked the spirit of patriotism amongst all present.
Class Assembly
Classes IV I and IV J conducted an assembly on 17th January 2020.They staged a Nukkad Natak on the topic 'New Year Resolutions.' The students portrayed different kinds of resolutions related to environment, habits, behaviour, studies and school. The assembly ended with a poem on 'New year resolutions' which expressed the importance of making and keeping resolutions and how it improves our lives.
Intersection PowerPoint Competition (Class V)
It was held on 9.1.20 in junior computer lab.The students had to make a presentation in PowerPoint on the topic Digital India.
Result:
First Position: Vanya Agarwal V-D
Second position: Aarav Agarwal V-H, Rhea Khanna V-D
December 2019
Activities
Special Assembly on 'Christmas'
A special assembly on 'Christmas' was organised by classes IH,VG and VH on 24th December. It was a fun filled assembly as it had various events which enthralled the audience. The assembly included the nativity scene, significance of the decorative items used in Christmas, carols, dance performance by the young Mayoorians of class V as well as the tiny tots of class I. Also the children were excited to see their favourite Santa shaking his legs and distributing candies to them. The assembly reminded the children that Christmas is a festival of caring and sharing.
Class II Christmas Celebrations
Christmas was celebrated by students of Class II through various activities carried out from 18th to 24th Dec 2019. Students made colourful pictures on craft paper of things connected with Christmas e.g Christmas tree, Santa Claus, Reindeer, etc which were displayed in the class rooms and corridors creating a beautiful and lively Christmas environment. Students were also given crossword puzzle connected with Christmas which helped them in enhancing their knowledge. The students children tried their hands at decorating muffins with gems, chocolate sauce etc and relished the same during the class party which was held at the culmination of all the activities.They students also danced to the tunes of melodious Christmas songs.
Muffin Decoration – Class I
Christmas is the festival which inspires the spirit of sharing and caring. Soaking in the spirit of
Christmas the little Mayoorians of class I celebrated Christmas with enthusiasm on 24.12.19. The classrooms were beautifully decorated and the significance of the festival was explained. To add further to the celebrations the children decorated muffins and danced to the tunes of Jingle Bells with Santa Claus.
November 2019
Activities
12th SETU Shiksha Jyoti Interschool Painting Competition
Students of the Primary Wing expressed their thoughts, feelings and creativity while experimenting with colours at the 12th SETU Shiksha Jyoti Interschool Painting Competition held on 22nd November 2019. It was a step taken by the School to sensitize students so as to offer selfless community service and to encourage young talent to explore their creativity. Some of the topics given were Clean India Green India, Save water / water conservation, Women Empowerment, etc. All the students actively participated in the competition and wondrously showcased their skills. The enthusiasm among the participants was worth watching.
Results:
Class I: 1st position-Kushi (I A)
2nd position-Kyra Puri (I I)
3rd position-Kushagra Sisodia (1 I)
Class II:1st position- Naisha Seth(II D)
2nd position- Arnav Aneja(II I)
3rd position –Arshleen Kaur(II B)
Class III: 1st position- Aarna Das(III C)
2nd position- Abeer Mahajan(III A)
3rd position- Anwesha (III C)
Class IV:1st position-Sumaiya Fatima( IV E)
2nd position-Mihika Gaur (IV G)
3rd position-Sneha Arora (IV H)
Class V: 1st position-Vaanya Agarwal (V D)
2nd position-Adya Raj (V F)
3rd position-Riza Aslam Raza (V C)
Stem Activity-Classes III, IV and V
Class V students made a small solar panel and learnt about solar energy, green energy and how to make an electric circuit.Class IV students made parachutes and learnt about different parts of a parachute (canopy, strings and payload) along with their functions.Class III students made matter models and learnt about different states of matter and the arrangement of molecules in different states of matter using beads.
October 2019
Activities
Special Assembly on National Unity Day
The students of classes III H, V E and V F presented an assembly on 31st October, 2019 on the topic 'National Unity Day.'The assembly started with the thought of the day followed by National, International and Mayoor News. The students presented a poem, a skit and a mesmerizing song to emphasize the importance of unity in our country. The assembly concluded with a dance. All the students participated in the assembly with full enthusiasm.
ISA Activities Class-III
ISA Activity of class III was held in the fourth week of October from 21.10.19 to 25.10.19. Students participated in different activities. They studied the wildlife of five different continents namely Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe and North America and also participated in collage making activity, where the students created collage of different animals found in the continent being explored by their section. As part of ISA action plan, students of class III went to the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. Students collected data about the different species of animals from different countries and continents. Followed by the zoo visit was the activity, Animal Frenzy. In this activity students wore different animal masks prepared by them and had a discussion with their peer group about the habitat, food habits and young ones etc. of these animals. Through this activity students found out about the different animals living in the continent being explored by them.Students were also shown a PowerPoint Presentation comprising of the details about the wild life of all the five continents. These activities were highly interesting and fun-filled and gave the budding Mayoorians a chance to take a peep into the wildlife of different continents and learn beyond the textbooks.
ISA Activities Class-I
The performing Arts play a key role in our student’s personal development. To widen the horizon under the umbrella of ISA project of British Council, a combination of social and cultural presentation was designed with students of class I in mind. It included collage making, worksheet, colouring sheet and was followed by mesmerizing dance performances. Through this activity children learnt different dance forms of countries like the USA, Columbia, India etc and understood the diversity of the world and also the feeling of oneness and sense of respect towards culture and traditions of the world. The children put up an excellent performance which clearly showed their dedication & hard work.
Diwali Assembly by I G, IV E and IV F
Special Assembly on 'Diwali' was presented by students of classes 1 G, IV E and IV F on the 24th of October 2019.The students updated us with the news followed by the thought of the day. The home coming of Lord Rama was depicted and was followed by a dance show by the children of class I G. The students threw light on the importance of this festival and how it is celebrated in different parts of the country. They also shared tips for a green Diwali, eco friendly alternatives to crackers and innovative gifts.
Diwali Party - Class II
A Diwali Party was organized for students of Class II on 25 Oct 2019.Students came dressed up in ethnic and colourful party dresses. They decorated their respective classrooms with candles, earthen lamps and beautiful rangoli. They extended Diwali greetings to each other and shared sweets and delicious snacks with one another. They imbibed the rich tradition of loving and respecting each other.The students appeared very happy and cheerful and in a festive mood.
Group Song Competition - Class II
Group Song Competition was conducted for students of Class II on 23 Oct 2019. The theme of the group song was ‘Happiness’, which is much desired to keep the enthusiasm alive towards the overall learning process. Some of the songs selected for the competition were 'Welcome to Music,' 'I got the joy, ''Happiness is something", etc. Students put up a splendid performance. The first position was won by II H followed by II C which got the second position and II D which got the third position.
Assembly class V D
The children of class V-D enthusiastically participated in the class assembly held on 16th of October, 2019. The theme of the assembly was 'Time Management'. The children laid emphasis on importance of time and how we should manage all our activities.The assembly effectively conveyed the message that time is very precious and should not be wasted. The teachers continuously endeavour to inculcate the habit of time management in the students. We attempted to reinforce the same through this assembly.
Paper Craft Activity - Class II
Paper craft activity was organized on 15 October 2019 for students of class II.Students were asked to make a rabbit shaped book mark. Teachers guided the students in shaping the chart paper cuttings into the shape of a cute rabbit book mark.The students folded and pasted the paper cuttings and made it into beautiful book marks.They participated in the activity enthusiastically, enjoyed it and felt very
confident at the end of it.
English Extempore Competition (Class III)
To enhance communication skills and learn the art of public speaking, Inter Class English Extempore Competition was held for class III on 17th October, 2019. All the participants spoke fluently on various topics . It was a great learning experience for the students as they learned to express their thoughts confidently.
Result-
Ist Position- Pavaki Anand III E
2nd Position- Abdullah Atif III C
3rd Position-Taarian Kaur III E
Mayoor Organized Gujarat Heritage Exhibition
The Primary Wing hosted the Gujarat Heritage Exhibition on 12 October 2019. The Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi inaugurated the exhibition and in her address stressed on the fact that such exhibitions expose the vibrant and rich cultural heritage of our country. She appreciated the synergized efforts of the teachers and the students in putting up a splendid display.
It was a rhapsody of colours wherein the display included depiction of traditional Janamashtami celebration; Sabarmati Ashram with glimpses of life of Mahatma Gandhi, vibrant and colourful ethnic textiles such as Kutch embroidery, Applique work on bedcovers, cushion covers, etc and also sarees and dupattas from Gujarat including Patola, Bandhni, Leheriya, etc. Adding to it and standing out as a mark of beauty were plethora of handicrafts like bags, runners, toran and puppets. An array of lip smacking Gujarati delicacies, an interpretative Amul Kiosk highlighting cooperative dairy farming in the land of the White Revolution; and the Gir National Park, the only abode of the Asiatic Lion encouraged awareness about the largest self-sustaining industry and wildlife conservation in India.
The audience was also treated to a range of cultural performances including a melodious rendition of ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’, traditional folk dances of Gujarat like Garba and Dandiya and role play wherein the vivacious students impersonated famous personalities from the state of Gujarat like Gandhiji, Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika Sarabhai, Modiji etc.
The spectators also joined in the celebrations by dancing on Dandiya beats with graceful movements amidst clashing of dandiya sticks. The entire gathering was radiating joyfulness where the little children too enamoured the pulsating beats along with their parents.
The school wore a festive look and the event concluded with much delight and gratitude for generous participation and contribution of everyone.
September 2019
Activities
Special Dusshera Assembly - Classes II and III
Presently festival season is on, so keeping this in mind, a Special Assembly was organized by students of Class II & III on 04 Oct 2019 on the theme 'Durga Puja and Dussehra.' These festivals convey the message that truth always prevails and good triumphs over evil.
Students enacted a scene from the Ramlila. They were dressed up in beautiful costumes.They also recited a poem in praise of Maa Durga. The young students presented Garba dance to the accompaniment of scintillating music. Ms Alka Awasthi, our respected Principal also attended the Assembly and appreciated the efforts of Classes II & III.She praised the staff and students for their efforts in maintaining the cleanliness drive in the school campus.
Maths Week – Class I
Maths Week is a fantastic opportunity for children to engage in Maths activities, which they may not normally get a chance to experience in a regular class. Class I participated in different Maths activities from 23rd to 27th September 2019.These activities included Number Fun, Fun With Shapes, Bingo,Shop clues and Clock Making.The purpose of the Maths Week was to teach students basic concepts in a simple and playful manner. All the activities were thoroughly enjoyed by the students.
Hindi Handwriting Competition
A neat and beautiful handwriting always attracts attention. An Intra Class Hindi Handwriting Competition was conducted on 23-09-19 for Class III to instill the habit of neatness in the early years of their schooling. Three students with good handwriting were chosen from each section as winners of the competition.
Cooking without Fire
Healthy food is essential for healthy living. Cooking without Fire (Sweet Corn Salad) Activity was organized with the aim of developing interest in cooking for students of Class II on 24 September 2019.Students got the hang of making tasty corn salad with little effort. It also generated interest towards eating healthy foods and avoiding junk foods. The students participated wholeheartedly, enjoyed the activity and relished the Sweet Corn Salad.
Inter House Group Song Competition
Students of classes IV and V participated in Inter House Group Song Competition on 3rd September 2019. The theme of the competition was 'DISNEYMANIA' . The students participated enthusiastically and sang melodious songs. All the five Houses gave splendid performances. Amber House bagged the 1st Position followed by Salil House at 2nd Position and Vadudha House at 3rd Position.
Teacher's Day Special Assembly
A special assembly dedicated to teachers was held on 04.09.19 by classes I F and IV E. The assembly started with the famous doha of Kabir Ji, “Guru Gobind doho khadhe……..” The children explained the importance of teachers' day and qualities of a teacher with the help of placards which was followed by a short poem on teachers. Class I students presented a skit titled ‘ Ilma’s journey in class I.’ It depicted how a teacher takes the place of the child’s mother in school and makes him/her comfortable so that he/she does not miss home. The students also danced to the tune of ‘We love you teachers.’The showstopper was a tribute to the teachers in the form of fusion dance by the students of classes IV and V. The Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi encouraged and motivated the students and asked them to always show their love and respect to teachers.
August 2019
Activities
ISA Activities Class II
A medley of interesting ISA activities related to the topic 'Dances of the World'was organized for students of class II from 26 to 29 August 2019.The world today has shrunk to a global village and it is essential for global citizens to know about one another’s culture, language, traditions, etc. Keeping in mind the need to learn about other countries, the activities included PowerPoint presentation about various aspects of different countries;colouring activity wherein students coloured territories of several countries in myriad colours to know about their geography; and collage making activity where coloured pictures depicting international dance forms were artistically pasted on sheets. The highlight of the week was dances by the students which ranged from 'Dandiya' from India, 'Ball Dance' from England and 'Salsa' from Cuba. Students performed to the accompaniment of melodious tunes. They were dressed in colourful and vibrant costumes. The enthusiasm of the students was worth watching.
Story Telling – Class III
Imagination is the key to creativity and children can be trained to develop stronger skills of imagination. One of the ways is storytelling. Class 3 organized an Inter House Hindi Story Telling Competition on 29th August, 2019. Each participant narrated a beautiful story on the theme folktales. The activity helped the students to enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills.
Results:-
Class 3 Result-
Ist Position- Navya III E
2nd Position- Arsh III A, Rudresh III F
House Result-
1st Position- Salil House
2nd Position- Krishanu House
Mataki Decoration Activity
Janmashtami celebrations from mythological times have involved Matkis as the 'Gopis' used to carry colourful Matkis in Vrindavan. A Matki decoration activity was held for the students of class 1 on 22nd of August 2019,Students created beautiful and inspiring combination of colours and patterns in different designs on pots with sparkling materials. They toiled hard, put their creativity at work and came up with innovative creations. All the students' efforts were praise worthy.
Yoga Championship
Aanya Gupta of II E won the bronze medal in Inter School Yoga Championship held at CSHP Public School, Ghaziabad on 3rd Aug 2019.
Special Assembly
‘Festivals are characterised by prayers, rituals, colour, gaiety and enthusiasm.
A special assembly was conducted by class III-D on 22nd August, 2019 on the occasion of Janamashtami, a festival which commemorates the earthly arrival of Lord Krishna.The assembly began with the prayer which was followed by news. Thought of the day was a popular shloka from the Bhagawad Gita in Hindi and English respectively. This was followed by a small skit and later Akshaj was telling about the story of the birth of Krishna and how He became the child of Vasudev and Yashoda. Few children also spoke about how the festival is celebrated with pomp and gaiety all over India.The audience was enthralled by the two dances. The show stopper was the skit of Shri Krishan lila on Kaliya Naag aman. The assembly concluded with a message from Devansh on the significance of Janamashtami as the festival which encourages goodwill and togetherness.Principal maam praised the children with her kind and motivated words.
Show and Tell Competition
A Show and Tell Competition on Transport and Road Safety was held for students of class II on 20 Aug 2019. They were asked to express their views through a 2 minute talk,using props. Students discussed details of traffic rules and road safety measures to be taken to ensure safety of transport users, pedestrians and other road users. Students were quite confident while expressing their views. Some students were dressed up as traffic constables and demonstrated the correct traffic rules and right way of controlling the traffic.
Rakhi Making Activity
Colourful and designer rakhis are readily available in the market but it has a special meaning for both brother and sister if rakhi is self made. To encourage students to try their hand at making rakhis themselves, Rakhi Making activity was organized on 14 August 2019 for Class II.Students had brought colourful and bright materials which are generally used to make attractive rakhis. They took keen interest in rakhi making and planned to use their self made rakhis this year.
Tricolour Snacks – Class I, II
On 13 Aug 2019, students of classes I and II enjoyed tricolour snacks which helped them in remembering the three colours of our national flag. The colourful tasty snacks included tricolour idlis, rice, puris, pasta, etc. Students enjoyed the delicious snacks.
Special Assembly – Class IV
India's 73rd Independence day was celebrated by the Primary Wing with much enthusiasm on 13th August 2019.A special assembly was conducted by the students of class IV D,who expressed their gratitude to the brave souls of our nation.The assembly commenced with a prayer followed by the national,sports and Mayoor news and the thought of the day.Students presented mesmerizing, spellbinding performances of patriotic songs,skit,poem and captivating dance.Our brave skaters displayed an absolutely brilliant and breath taking performance to the accompaniment of Vande Mataram. Primary school headmistress Ms Ruma Shukla blessed them and appreciated their efforts.
Literary Week in Primary Wing
Reading accelerates success and sharing of knowledge is also important. The sky is the limit for the little inquisitive minds and hearts. To inculcate in students, the interest towards reading and sharing their views and knowledge with others, Literary Week was organized from July 29th to 31st 2019.
Children of class I enjoyed story enactment by their teachers, made bookmarks and created colourful cover pages for their books. These activities encouraged our little readers to showcase and enhance their literary talent.
Class II students narrated Grandma’s stories in English using suitable props. It was a competition and the interest and talent demonstrated by students was tremendous and very encouraging.
The students of class III made colourful 'Word Walls' on different topics like food, environment, transport, wildlife, family etc. Storytelling competition was also held for the children in which they participated with great enthusiasm and narrated stories using props.
In class IV, students did the activity called ‘Kudos by Kiddoz.’ They made medals with paper cut outs and wrote names of their favourite authors and books on them and spoke about the same. On 31st July, Inter House
Group Recitation was held wherein all the five houses presented beautiful poems on the theme of animals. They used interesting props, costumes, voice modulation and enactments which impressed the judges and audience alike.
Class V group activity was ‘Age of Cliches’ (story behind idioms) where each group selected an idiom and presented its origin and meaning in class. It was done on A3 sheets and decoration and presentation were well done.
These fun packed days provided the children exposure to the magic of language and literature and also kept them fruitfully engaged.
Special Independence Day Assembly
A special Independence Day Assembly was conducted by the students of class I-E & II-E on 13th Aug 2019.The Assembly began with a patriotic poem ‘Hum Bharat Ki Shaan Hai.’Also a small skit was presented to differentiate between Independence Day and Republic Day. The students also spoke about our great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and others who were at the forefront of our Independence movement. The Assembly concluded with an amazing dance performance on ‘Hum Rahi Hai, Hum Saathi hai…’ amidst thunderous applause by the audience.
Hindi Vichaarabhivyakti Competition
Inter house Hindi Vichaarabhivyakti Competition of Class V was conducted on 1 Aug 2019. In the first round, all students participated. In the second round, Hindi teachers of every house selected two students from each house. Vasudha house won the 1st position and Amber house the 2nd position. All participants were well prepared.
English Handwriting Competition
On 5th Aug 2019, English Handwriting Competition was organized for students of class II. Legible and aesthetically good hand writing is desirable in students and the children took keen interest in the competition and performed their best.
Investiture Ceremony for the Primary Wing
The Investiture Ceremony for the Primary Wing was held on 7th August 2019. ‘Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.' The student Council members were felicitated in a solemn ceremony. The Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi congratulated the students and encouraged them to fulfill their duties with sincerity. The student council took the pledge to handle responsibilities in an exemplary manner. The Head Boy, Ritobaan Chakrabarti and the Head Girl, Dakksheya Iyer addressed the gathering. Other students were asked to extend their support to the council members as the school will prosper and progress if everyone works as a team.
Bhelpuri Making Activity
Bhelpuri making activity by students for Class II was organized on 06 Aug 2019.Teachers guided the students as to how and in what proportion puffed rice, salty mixture, chopped vegetables , spices and a dash of lime juice are to be mixed to prepare bhelpuri. After preparing bhelpuri, students garnished them with tomato pieces and coriander leaves and presented it in a beautiful way to their respective teachers. They enjoyed the activity a lot.
July 2019
Activities
Literary Week held on 29.7.2019 to 31.7.2019
The sky is the limit for the little inquisitive minds and hearts.
In order to quench the thirst of Literature. The literary week for class 1 was organised from 29th July to 31st July. Children of class 1 celebrated the week with great enthusiasm. Wherein the children enjoyed story enactment by their teachers, made bookmarks for books and created colourful cover page for their books. These activities encouraged our little readers to showcase and enhance their literary talent.
Intra Class English Story Telling Competition
“Stories are wonderful, stories are fun. They make me enjoy, they help me learn.” Keeping this in mind and to develop love for reading in children, English Story Telling Competition for the children of Class III was held on Thursday, 31.7.2019. Children narrated their favourite stories from Panchatantra and other moral based stories with confidence, proper expressions and voice modulation using appropriate props like puppets, placards and costumes of characters.
Setu visit
A group of eight students of Class IV of Mayoor School went to SETU on 26th July 2019 and had an enriching experience after having a lively session of activities based on story building and homophones along with the SETU children. Mayoorians intermingled with those students with ease, they helped them with the activities and interacted with them with great humility and modesty
Intersection Banner Making Competition (Class IV)
It was held on 25.7.19 in junior computer lab. The students had to design a poster in MS Word on the topic Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Result:
First Position: Kartik Gupta IV-G
Second position: Syeda Fatima Husain IV- C
Assembly on childhood by class II D
Assembly by class II D was held on 26 July 2019 on 'Childhood.' Thoughts on childhood were expressed by the students. This was followed by a small humorous poetic enactment and a street play on childhood. It was enjoyed by all.
Cooking Without Fire (Bhel Puri Making Activity) held on 25.7.2019
“When words fail Food becomes a symbol of love”. The children of class 1 enjoyed making and eating yummy tangy tongue tickling bhelpuri. Children learnt the names of ingredients used and the recipe which was an addition to their vocabulary. They also learnt the importance of eating healthy food and also the nutritive value. The habit of sharing was also very pronounced among the children during the snack break. The children relished the dish they had prepared.
Inter school puppet show (Lotus Valley) 2nd position 25.07.19
Kenisha Jain of III D and Sumaiya Fatima of IV E bagged the second position in 'Paper Puppet and Story Narration' inter school competition held on 25 July 2019 at Lotus Valley School, Noida as a part of ' The Fifth Dimension- A cultural Extravaganza.'They made puppets from the scratch and then narrated a story with those puppets. It was beautifully presented.
Class Assembly
Class IV C Assembly on 24th July 2019 dealt with the topic 'Surgical Heroes.'The Indian Army was the focal point of the discussion. Students explained the reasons why wars take place and why no one wants wars. They understood it is imperative to avoid war as it only causes damage.
Sandwich making activity
Sandwich making activity for students for Class II was organized on 23 Jul 2019.Teachers guided the students as to how sandwiches are made. Students very enthusiastically got down to making sandwiches using bread, mayonnaise, sauce, vegetables and spices to suit their taste. After preparing sandwiches, students garnished them and presented them in a beautiful way.
Dodge Ball Competition
22nd July 2019 was yet another day full of fun and enjoyment at Mayoor. We had the Inter House Dodge ball competition for class III. The weather was just perfect! Children had a great time.The girls final was between Krishanu and Vasudha House. Krishanu House emerged victorious.The boys final was between Krishanu and Amber House.The winning team for the boys was Amber House.
Rain Dance Activity
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's learning to dance in the rain”. To beat the heat a Rain Dance Activity was organized for the tiny tots of class I on 19.7.19. The children were dressed up in bright swimming costumes and were seen twisting, shaking and grooving to the music beats. The activity was highly enjoyed by the students and they had a great time.
Class Assembly
On 19th July, students of Class I C conducted their assembly highlighting 'Helping and Sharing.' A skit titled 'Let’s help others' was performed by the students. They also presented a group dance.The students were encouraged through a short speech given by our respected Head Mistress ma’am.
Mask making competition
A mask making competition was organized on 18th July 2019 for children of class 1. Mask making is one of the most enjoyed crafts that children can be engaged in. This activity was organized to explore and encourage creativity in children and offer them a platform to show their skill in mask making. It inspired children to think and work creatively and promoted artistic excellence.
DEAR PROGRAM – DROP EVERYTHING AND READ held on 16.07.2019
Learning how to read and write opens up infinite opportunities for children, giving them an entirely new way to communicate, expand their imagination, and to learn new things. Yet, more important is to make them learn the art of enjoying what they read. In an endeavour to inculcate the love for reading in children, a daily DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) program is introduced in our school. During this activity, all teachers, students and even the support staff members were seen reading books, magazines and newspapers together.
Class Assembly
Class I B assembly was held on 10th July, 2019 on the topic 'Mango–the National Fruit of India.' The assembly started with a prayer. Students then enacted a skit which showcased a quarrel between different fruits claiming that each was the best. The idea was to make them aware about the importance of fruits and to tell them about the delicious and popular national fruit of India
Vocabulary Building Action Activity
Learning new words is fun with vocabulary games. Vocabulary building is an essential essence of any language. The students of class I enjoyed playing vocabulary building action game on 4th July, 2019. Students were asked to follow the signs, and do the action in order to complete the task. The activity was multi-dimensional teaching, new words, action of body parts and improving their analytical ability. This game also helped our little learners to enhance their fine motor skills and reading skills. This session left the students rich with addition of new words to their vocabulary.
Assembly
Students of class III B presented their assembly on 17 July 2019 on the topic 'God helps those who help themselves,' emphasizing on the importance of hard work and self-belief in our lives. Before the assembly began, students were urged to take precautionary measures against illnesses such as dengue, etc, keeping in mind the change in weather conditions. The assembly began with a beautiful thought – “Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try”. A short skit was followed by a Hindi poem drawing the attention of the students to the importance of hard work in life.
Lemonade making activity
Lemonade making activity was organized for class II on 16 Jul 2019.Students came prepared with the ingredients required to make lemonade from their homes. Further the teachers helped students to do the activity step by step by giving them instructions.Students relished the self made and self served lemonade and were happy to do this activity. This activity has made them confident of extending a helping hand at home to their mother if need be.
Swachh Mayoor Abhiyan
On 16-07-2019, ‘Swachh Mayoor Abhiyan’ was conducted by the students of Class III. The main purpose of this programme was to create awareness among the students regarding cleanliness and its benefits.As a part of this cleanliness drive,students dusted rooms and furniture. They picked foils, wrappers and fruit peels and threw them in two types of dustbins – one biodegradable(green) and the other non-biodegradable(blue).All students participated enthusiastically. Some children made beautiful artwork for spreading awareness about cleanliness. It was a unique experience for all the students.
Cooking Display Competition Date:11-07-19
A Cooking Display Competition was organized by the young aspiring chefs of class 4 and 5 of Mayoor School, Noida to enhance the culinary skills of the students. The young chefs showcased various innovative and nutritive dishes based on the colour theme of the Indian National tricolor. The participants served plates of idli, chaat, sandwiches,biryani and many more. The dishes were judged on the basis of presentation, taste and nutrition.
Class II Assembly
Teaching children the virtues of being kind to others at an early age can stand them in good stead in their life.So to apprise students of Class II about the importance of being kind to others, Class II C conducted an assembly on 12 Jul 2019 on the topic 'Kindness.' The assembly started with a prayer song “I owe it to you Lord ……..” A street play depicted a small act of kindness of giving away of a coat by a child to another child who was shivering as he was scantily clad. Such acts makes a difference in our lives. Students also performed a folk dance to the melodious tune of “ I am kind to the Earth; I am kind to the animals ……..”
Hindi Hasya Kavita- Class II
Poetry is a good medium of expressing one’s feelings on a subject. Also we all love to laugh. In fact laughing is the best exercise to maintain positivity and reduce stress. Keeping the above in mind, Hindi poetry(comic) competition for students of class II was organised on 09 Jul 2019. All the participants recited poems in a very beautiful and confident way. H.M ma'am of the Primary Wing, Ms Ruma Shukla graced the occasion and encouraged students to take active part in such competitions to enhance their overall development and language skills.
Assembly for Class V B
Assembly for Class V B was conducted on 10 July 2019. The topic for the assembly was – GRATITUDE TOWARDS DOCTORS.
The children expressed their gratitude to the doctors who are our life saviours and guides
for a healthy living. Dr. Monika was the guest of honour and was given a token of love from our Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi . The students wished a very happy 'Doctors' Day' to all and threw light on the reason for the celebration of this day. A short presentation highlighted the importance of doctors. The students also recited a Hindi poem dedicated to all doctors.
Dr. Monika addressed the students as well. A short quiz about the noble profession was conducted. HM Ma’am, Ms. Ruma Shukla encouraged and appreciated the children with her valuable words.
Hindi handwriting competition
Handwriting is a very important academic skill. To lay emphasis on the importance of good handwriting, Hindi handwriting competition was organised for the students of Class II on 02 Jul 2019. Each and every student participated in it and were asked to write a paragraph in their best handwriting. It also helped students to improve their letter formation and revise spellings.It was a learning and exhilarating experience for the students who thoroughly enjoyed it and put in their best to win the competition.
May 2019
Activities
Class Assembly
On 3rd May’19, the morning assembly was conducted by the students of Class I A. The topic for the assembly was 'SAVE EARTH'. Children preformed a skit showing importance of trees, electricity and water in our lives. They also recited a poem which was followed by a dance performance. Their confidence and enthusiasm was praiseworthy.
Class Assembly
Assembly of Class IV B was conducted on 15.05.19. on the topic 'Athletics’. Students shared valuable information about athletics and also explained the importance of athletics and current updates on athletics. They presented a dance performance on the song ‘Aashayein’. Some of the students amazed the audience through their unique skills which included cart wheels, summer salt and hula hoop, etc.
Inter house Chess competition Class IV -V
Boys and Girls
14-05-19(Tuesday)
Boys
I : Vihaan Agrawal 5 B Salil House
II : Saadhya Prakash 4 H Varun house
III : Neelaksh Gupta 5 C Amber house
IV : Citransh Gupta 5 C Krishanu
V : Aryan Jain 5 I Vasudha house
Inter Section English Poetry Recitation Competition for Class V was held on 13-05-19.
19 children participated in the event. They recited poems on themes varying from
politics,nature,disastrous effect of the use of plastic and many other relevant topics of everyday life.
The winners were:
1st – Vaanya Agarwal V C
2nd- Rehan Khan V I
Anjani Singh Rathore V C
3rd- Aishani Gupta V B
Inter Section Hindi poem recitation competition was conducted for class IV on 14th May 2019. There were ten participants and all of them recited beautiful poems on ‘Mother’.
The result was as follows-
I – Mansidak Singh from IV J
II –Esha Sinha from IV G
III –Ridhisha Jain from IV D
Class II Party
On the last day before vacations,each section of Class II organized a party with games, dance and delicious food. They also appreciated the efforts put in by their moms through beautiful cards with heartfelt messages. The students were allowed to dress up in their summer cool dresses for the occasion.
'English Week' was observed from 6th May to 10th May’19 to inculcate inquisitiveness ,the importance of English language in today’s world and also to hone the LSRW skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) of the students.
To make it more interesting and interactive various activities like- ‘Friendly Giant Word Search’, ‘Book Mark Making’, ‘Book Reading’, ‘Dream Jar Summary’ and ‘Word Wall’ were carried out.
Class Assembly
Students of Class II B conducted an assembly on the topic,'Family' on 10 May 2019 and apprised all present about what a family unit is, how it protects its members and helps each other at all times. A poem 'Parivar' was recited by the students,followed by a skit on 'My family' and also a dance on the song 'We are a Family.'
Class Assembly
Class V C conducted a special assembly on the topic of Mother's day on 8th May 2019. Children showcased different roles of mothers through a small skit. They performed a dance and sang a melodious song dedicated to all mothers.
Fusion Salad Activity
An activity of fusion salad making with a blend of fruits, vegetables and cereals was organised for the students of class III on 6th May 2019.This activity was held to inculcate the habit of eating fresh fruits and vegetables among the children.The culinary skills of our little chefs were displayed through well prepared colourful salads with appropriate captions.
April 2019
Activities
Colouring Competition
In order to spread brightness of colours, a Colouring Competition was organised for class I on 12.4.19. The children displayed their colouring skills on the sheets. It was a pleasure to watch these little artists working with such imagination and creativity.
Fruit Salad making activity was organized for Class II on 30 Apr 2019. Students learnt about the nutritional advantages of eating fruits and saying a big 'no' to junk food.They loved the tasty fruit salad and pledged to keep themselves away from unhealthy foods.
Prize Distribution Ceremony
Prize Distribution Ceremony of class I & II of 2018-19 batch was held on 27th April’19 and of class III & IV on 29th April'19 respectively, to felicitate the meritorious students for their excellent performance in academics and other co-curricular activities. The Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi lit the lamp and addressed the august gathering. She congratulated and praised all the achievers who lived up to the expectations of their teachers and parents and made the school proud.This was followed by a mesmerizing cultural programme. The spectacular ceremony concluded with the ‘National Anthem’ followed by light refreshments for the guests.
Earth Day
Primary wing celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2019. Various activities were conducted to raise awareness about our environment.Students of class III A conducted a special assembly to demonstrate their support and concern for environmental protection. To dedicate this day to Mother Earth, a skit was performed on the theme ...'Stopping Pollution is the best Solution.’ Children also pledged to keep the environment clean. In the ‘Tree Plantation Activity’ done by class I and II, students sowed seeds of plants and planted saplings in the school premises.Students also made posters and colourful paintings depicting how Earth can be saved from pollution.
Funny face Puppet Paper Craft activity was held for students of class II on 16 Apr 2019. Students prepared different shapes like eyes,nose,mouth etc out of different coloured chart papers and pasted them over a white paper cup to make the face of a funny puppet.
Tear & Paste competition was held for students of class II on 23 Apr 2019. Students were provided a sheet of paper each on which a figure of fish, grass and a snail was printed in black and white. Students were expected to neatly tear the colourful origami sheets and paste them on the figures. The children enjoyed this activity.
Class Assembly
Assembly on the topic of ‘Child Labour’ was organized by Class II-A on 16 APR 2019. A street play and Hindi poem called upon Society to let the children play,study and learn and also keep them isolated from the cruel practice of Child Labour.
Class Assembly
The students of class IV A conducted their class assembly on 15th April'19. Theme for the same was 'Ingredients of Success'. They shared various ways and steps as to how we can achieve success. Later, they recited a soulful poem on success, which was followed by a thrilling dance performance. Their performance was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience and well appreciated by Ms. Ruma Shukla (HM) and rest of the teachers.
Colouring Competition
Children love to play with colours and keeping this in mind,a Colouring Competition was organised for the students of class II on 09 Apr 2019.Judgement criterion for the competition was neatness and usage of colours. Students thoroughly enjoyed dabbling with bright and beautiful colours and made the pictures come alive .
Inter House Tear and Paste Competition for Class III was conducted on 8.4.19. Tearing paper is an amazing fine motor activity for children as it requires strength and endurance of the small muscles in the hand. The students enjoyed themselves immensely while doing this activity.
Results:
First
Kenisha of III D (Vasudha House)
Second
Rohini of III G (Salil House)
Anjilina of III A (Salil House)
Third
Nabiha of III G (Amber House)
Abeer of III A ( Varun House)
Intra Section English Handwriting Competition was conducted for the students of Class III on 15 Apr 2019. The aim of this competition was to encourage students to improve their calligraphy skills.The children participated enthusiastically.
Class Assembly
On 5th April 2019, students of Class V A welcomed the new session with a short assembly which emphasized on rules and regulations to be followed by students. A discussion on moral values was followed by a welcome song.
February 2019
Activities
Graduation Ceremony for Class 5
Graduation Ceremony for Class 5 was held on 14th February. There was a song and dance performance by class 4, followed by a song and dance performance by teachers. Later, class 4 students gave away the bookmarks which they had lovingly created for their seniors. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by the Head Boy and Head Girl.
Life is full of adventure – explore, accept the challenges and move forward
Adventure Camp was held on 4th Feb 2019 for class IV, on 7th Feb for class V and 13th Feb for class III. The children cheered loudly and the ground echoed with their slogans. They participated in various exciting and challenging activities like Zorbing, Commando Crawl, Commando Net, Burma Bridge, Rope Ladder, Hop Scotch, Tug-of-war and many more. These activities help in developing various qualities in children like team spirit, endurance, discipline, confidence and courage.
Class Assembly
The students of classes IV J and V J presented an assembly on 2nd February, 2019 on the topic ‘Time Management’. The students presented a poem and a skit to emphasize the importance of time. The assembly concluded with a dance.
January 2019
Activities
Republic Day Assembly
The students of 3 I & 3 J of Mayoor School, Noida presented a special assembly on Republic Day. The celebrations commenced with famous speeches of freedom fihgters, patriotic dances &songs and relevant information on the national festival. The oratory skills of the children left the audience spellbound with their confidence. The primary wing was immersed in the spirit and fervour of patriotism and sense of pride for their country. The head mistress Ms. Ruma Shukla graced the occasion applauding the efforts of the children and teachers.
Class Assembly
The children of Class III H, celebrated Sankranti during an assembly conducted on 16th January 2019. The Assembly started with the special message about how thankful we should be for the food we eat and how hard the farmers work. The children were told about the importance of Sankranti and its distinct name in every region.
Class Assembly
The combined assembly for classes IV H & IV I was conducted on 09/01/19 on the topic 'WELCOMING 2019.' The students wished everyone a very Happy New Year and also shared their New Year resolutions. They gave information about the history of new year resolutions. Girls of both sections performed a lovely dance.