September 2020

Activities

Gandhi Jayanti – Class II

Mahatma Gandhi, lovingly known as Bapu by all Indians is internationally acknowledged for his doctrine of non-violence that led India to its glorious freedom. To celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, the students and teachers of Class II, held a special cleanliness drive in their respective homes on September 28, 2020. The children were ready with their dusters and cleaned their rooms. They watched videos related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi. They learnt about the various Gandhian principles and were encouraged to follow these principles. The children also made posters related to the occasion. All the students were made aware of Gandhian values and thoughts.

Gandhi Jayanti - Class I

2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India & International World Peace Day across the world.It’s heartening to see how young children are truly celebrating the spirit of Gandhiji. Class I teachers told students about the importance of Gandhi Jayanti on 25.9.20. Various activities were conducted on that day. The students did an interesting activity on making charkha and Gandhi Ji cutouts with cardboard & dressed it up with paper.Students were told how Gandhi Ji played an important role for independent India. It is very important for children to be independent and self-reliant.
Mahatma Gandhi’s said, “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” Cleanliness is most important for physical well-being and a healthy environment. So, it is essential to ensure these habits are learnt at a young age and get embedded into one’s personality. There were art & craft activities where kids made charkha and Gandhi Ji’s sketch and spectacles. “Gandhi Jayanti” is celebrated in a big way. We tried to 'highlight Gandhi Jis ideas so that children are aware of the freedom struggle. Children dressed up as National Leaders. Through such events and activities we can spread the awareness about Gandhi Ji and his values.

 

Class Assembly - II B

 

Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate the glorious heritage, culture and tradition of a country. The students of Class II-B conducted an assembly on the topic – Festivals on 11 Sept 2020. The assembly started with a prayer song, followed by the thought of the day and top headlines. A small skit was presented in which children spoke about the national and religious festival we all celebrated in the online class in August. Children spoke about Eid-ul- Adha, Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami, Independence Day and Onam. The assembly concluded with a dance on the celebrations.

Hindi Diwas Celebration

Hindi Diwas is celebrated across the country on 14th of September every year to remember the historic importance of Hindi. Devanagari script is used to bring uniformity in writing. It is spoken in many countries of the world including Mauritius, Pakistan, Surinam, Trinidad and some other countries. It is the language spoken as a mother tongue by around 258 million people and known as the 4th largest language of the world. It is celebrated every year because the Hindi language was first adopted by the Constituent Assembly of as the official language of the Republic of India on 14th of September in 1949. Our tiny tots of class I wore traditional Hindustani costumes and they enjoyed healthy Indian food. They sang poems and narrated stories in Hindi.

Grand Parents Day Celebration

 “Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children”
Grandparents are the family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest
storytellers and the keepers of tradition. Through their special love and care, grandparents keep a  family close at heart. To honour them, Class 1 celebrated Grandparents Day on Monday, 14 September 2020. The children were very excited to see their granddad or grandmom participate in the games and cheered them wholeheartedly. The grandparents were very sportive and brought out the child in them through their active participation. The fond affection for their grandchildren reflected in the very fact that they held the hands of their respective grandchild while performing some of the games. All the games were thoughtfully planned by the teachers so as to make the special day, memorable for all the grandparents. Many power packed dance performances by students left the spectators spellbound and thoroughly mesmerized. Grandparents shared some mesmerizing moments and relived their childhood with the grandchildren. The students made cards for their lovely grandparents. The success of the event was evident through the joyful smiles and teary eyes of the grandparents as they were overwhelmed to see their grandchildren performing for them.

 

Class Assembly – IV A

 

The students of class IV A presented a virtual assembly on "Happiness" on 4th Sept 2020 . All the children worked together as a team and presented a melange of thoughts, ideas and expressions on happiness. The assembly started with a prayer thanking the lord and was followed by thought of the day and news. Children expressed their feelings about happiness. They exchanged their views about what makes them happy. A melodious song was sung by the children to spread the feeling of joy. A splendid dance performance was put up next. The assembly came to its finale with the students delivering a vote of thanks to their mentors.

 

Teachers Day Celebration- Primary

 

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein

Teacher's day is celebrated in India in order to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapalli
Radhakrishnan who was a staunch believer of education. He was the President of India , a well-known diplomat, scholar and above all a Teacher. Our young Mayoorians of the Primary Wing began the celebration of Teacher’s Day, a day early, from 4th Sept, with great zest and zeal. Their gratitude and love were expressed through PowerPoint presentations and cards dedicated to their teachers.There were speeches, video recordings and audio clips as well. Teachers scheduled a class with their children to make the day memorable. The students took great effort and ensured that teachers enjoy their special day. It was thrilling to see this great momentum of digital celebration. The efforts of the students were appreciated by all the teachers.

Colouring Competition - Class II

We celebrate every moment of our life with vibrant colours of nature. They are the source of joy and happiness for everyone. Keeping this in mind Class II organised a colouring competition for the little Mayoorians on 2nd Sept 2020. The little artists participated in the competition with great zeal and enthusiasm and at the same time took great care to colour their masterpieces with their creativity. They enjoyed the activity.

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August 2020

Activities

Class I Colouring Competition

We, at Mayoor believe that every child or person has an ocean of inner strengths. We only need to develop these strengths and to develop this power, it is necessary that proper environment, guidance and encouragement should be provided as required. If a child gets all these in correct proportion then his/her hidden talents develop.The main aim behind this is that the child can develop expertise in the field of his/her choice. Colouring competition was conducted for class I on 28.08.20 In this Colouring Competition,students used their vibrant imagination.They participated with zeal and showed their talent. It helped them in exploring new ideas, as well as their sense of colours. The students exhibited their skills by filling colours in the Mickey Mouse picture. The fun they had is certainly going to add to their colourful childhood memories.

Robot Making - Class I 

It was a fun filled day with Little Robots in Mayoor School, Noida. Our little Mayoorians of Class I used some great ideas and created their own robots with the help of utensils and waste boxes. Playtime is precious. It builds brain/mental pathways for thinking, creativity, flexibility, empathy and many other lifelong skills. And in the present situation, where children are not able to go out of their homes,this needs attention. Taking care of all the above factors this fun filled and joyful activity has provided our little ones a platform to develop and showcase their latent talents. This activity was well integrated with English, Mathematics and Craft. It also helped to enhance their critical and kinaesthetic skills. Children were thrilled to create beautiful robots with different shapes and sizes by using utensils and waste boxes. It was a treat for the eyes.Amazing and magnificent display of their creative abilities enthralled all the parents and teachers. This educational activity aimed at helping our children learn basic properties of simple and geometrical figures was fruitful and a huge success.

 

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

 

“TRICOLOUR EVERYWHERE”

To pay tribute to the martyred souls of our great freedom fighters and to celebrate the priceless gift of ‘INDEPENDENCE’ bestowed on us, a special assembly was organised on 13th August 2020, Thursday. Students from classes I to V worked hard with great zeal and fervour and brought alive the online assembly. The students participated wholeheartedly by applying the tricolour in various shapes and forms that included headgear, sash, attire etc. Their tricolour healthy food items were a feast for the eyes.The preparation and showcasing of the variety of articles, objects and their presentation displayed the heightened expression of patriotism.

 

Happy Monster Making Activity - Class III

 

“Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.”
― John Dewey

Happy Monster Making Activity was conducted in class III to enhance the learning of the concept of 2D and 3D shapes. Children created a happy monster figure using coloured cut outs of different shapes. The activity involves art integration.  

The following skills were developed

1. Creativity and Imagination
2. Aesthetic Skills
3. Motor Skills

 

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July 2020

Activities

Class Assembly – V A

The students of Class VA presented an online assembly on 29th July, 2020 on the occasion of Eid. The assembly started with a thought followed by National and International news.
The students shared their views on how to stay positive during lockdown. They recited a poem and presented a skit related to Eid. The assembly concluded with a beautiful dance performance. All the students participated in the assembly with full enthusiasm.

Rakhi Making Activity -class III

There are many festivals depicting the rich culture and heritage of India, ‘Raksha Bandhan’ or ‘Rakhi’ is one of them. The significance of the festival is to celebrate the virtuous bond of love between a brother and a sister which is one of the deepest and noblest of all human

emotions. To commemorate this festival, a Rakhi Making Activity was organised for the students of Class III on 31^st July 2020, Friday. Students participated in their festive attires with the display of exuberant interest and enthusiasm. Their artisanship was quite fascinating and children enjoyed the activity thoroughly that tickled their creative side. They made beautiful Rakhis by bringing in their imagination into reality with the readily available material at home.

Celebration in Class I

School is a place where children are always learning new things about the world. Celebrations of all festivals in a school are one of the major activities which enable them to develop an awareness of the world around them and the traditions and customs of different people living around them. It’s the participation in such occasions that helps the child develop a desire to understand the culture of others and respect them.

Moreover celebration of different religious festivals, also builds a sense of tolerance and acceptance of various forms of worship within them.It helps in shaping tomorrows global citizen who is healthier in spirit and strength of mind.
Mayoor School takes pride in celebrating multifarious cultures and festivals and showcases unity in diversity through its celebrations.Eid and Raksha Bandhan were such special festivals celebrated. Cute little children of class Í got dressed up in traditional festive attire and were completely engrossed in the true spirit of the celebration. It included viewing PPT, videos, music, dance and the delicious lunch menu (aloo puri and sweets) which the kids really relished and loved. Eid is a time to celebrate and share happiness.It is also a time to forgot and forgive and move on. All these values were seen in the children as they greeted each other with love and affection on this beautiful occasion.Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the love between a brother and sister. The little children were given surprise gifts that their teachers made for them. It was a PPT with their photographs in it as a Friendship Day Gift. The children were made aware of the importance of friends in life. The students were told stories with the moral “A friend in need is a friend indeed” and “sharing is caring.”The event was celebrated with full enthusiasm and zeal.

Celebration in Class II 

To enlighten the students about the spirit of festival, we at Mayoor School, celebrated the festival of Eid-ul- Adha and Rakshabandhan. To help our children learn about the importance of friendship we also celebrated friendship day.
Our little children were dressed up in ethnic wear. There was music, dance and games for all. They watched videos and PPTs to understand the importance of each festival. They ate aloo poorie/chole poorie and their favourite sweet. The children greeted each other with love and affection on this beautiful occasion

BOND OF PROTECTION’ Activity for classes IV & V

‘Priceless thread, Rakhi is the epitome of love between brothers and sisters.’

Raksha Bandhan is one of the most endearing ways to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. Mayoor School, Noida celebrated Raksha Bandhan on 31st July,2020 with great ardour and gaiety. To help our children learn more about our tradition, various online activities were held which showcased their creativity and innovation. Young Mayoorians of classes IV and V designed a virtual picture collage comprising pictures of their siblings under tags ‘now and ‘then.’ The students incorporated funny tags, best qualities of their loved ones, their favourite poems, stories, etc to make the document interesting and ingenious. This fun filled activity helped them relive their sweet memories of love and affection, in addition to honing their virtual skills.

Class Assembly - Class II A

On 24July 2020, Class II-A presented their Assembly using Microsoft Teams. The topic of the Assembly was-"Friendship". The event started with the Introduction of the topic by the students. They spoke about the importance of friendship during these difficult times (Covid 19 lockdown). The students also shared thoughts as to why friends are important in every body’s life. This was followed by News of the Day, thought of the day and poem on friendship which was well received and also got a lot of appreciation from parents. A small skit on friendship was presented by few students of 2A. They all were wearing costume of animals and face masks. The skit was very interesting and was the star attraction of the assembly. Then a Group Song on friendship was sung by Music group of 2A. The students enjoyed a lot and the event also received appreciation from Class 1&2 Coordinator Ms. Sanyukta Sharma.

The Assembly ended with a vote of Thanks from the Head Mistress, Ms. Ruma Shukla who also encouraged the children and appreciated the effort of all in coming up with such a wonderful online presentation of the assembly.

Class II -  Cosplay Competition

Cosplay Competition was held for the children of Class II. The purpose of conducting the competition was to provide a platform for public speaking which helps to build up the confidence level of the children.

Children dressed up in their colourful costumes and impersonated the character that they had selected.
Students performed well. It was an enjoyable experience for the participants and also the audience.

Class I -  Costume Mania Competition

Scholastic and co-scholastic activities have an equal importance in school programme for the all round development of the child. Each child is blessed with talents which are unique and, to bring out these hidden talents Costume Mania Competition was held for class I students on 29.07.20.It was a feast to the eyes to watch the little ones performing with such enthusiasm and confidence, “Kudos to our little Mayoorians.”

The purpose of conducting the competition was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to speak in front of their own classmates. Children were dressed in their colorful cartoon costumes and spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable.

The competition proved to be great learning experience for the students and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents.

Blow Painting Competition Class III

In perusal of enhancing the creative skills of our students a ‘Blow Painting Competition’ was organised on 25th July 2020, Saturday under the aegis of the ‘Art Department’ for class III students. All students participated enthusiastically by using their imagination combined with creativity. It was a live demonstration of making the best use of articles available at home and transforming them to artistic representation. Parents shared the pictures and the videography (30-40 seconds) of specific moments of the painting competition to capture the students engrossed in their work.

Parents’ Day Virtual Game Party-class II

To honour all the parents and celebrate the values that binds the family together, Parents’ Day was celebrated in Class II on MS Teams on 25th July 2020. Parents actively and enthusiastically participated in the various games planned like Treasure Hunt, Guess the answer etc. Children also helped parents while playing the games. Both parents and the children enjoyed the games and were very appreciative of the efforts by the teachers.

Online Mango Festival held in classes I and II

22 July 2020 started on a sweet and juicy note for the little Mayoorians as they celebrated Mango Fest with great fervour. The students and teachers were dressed in yellow attire as a tribute to the king of fruits.  The students danced to foot tapping Mango songs. The children spoke about the various types of mangoes and the things made from mangoes. An activity of gathering information and facts pertaining to mangoes was conducted, which enlightened students about the benefits and varieties of mangoes. Our little children were all dressed up as mangoes and its products for the fest. They tasted the mango delicacies and enjoyed the exhilarating feeling of summers. The fruit celebration created a delicious and yummy image of mangoes in their mind Students were briefed about the king of fruits, not only for its taste and bright yellow colour but also for the nutrients it offers like Vitamin A and C. The students thoroughly enjoyed the fun-n-learn Mango Fest and learnt “Keep Calm and Eat Aam.”

 

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June 2020

Activities

Primary Wing students and parents participate in Yoga Day

On 21^st June 2020, students of the Primary Wing along with their parents and teachers came together to celebrate the  International Yoga Day, the day officially selected by the  United Nations for promotion of global health, harmony and peace. Online live yoga session began at 8.00 a.m and everyone enthusiastically participated in the different asanas, each of which is beneficial in some way. The proper names of the asanas and their benefits were explained along with the yoga postures. The 90 minutes vigorous workout session was enjoyed and appreciated by all. The students are learning the intricacies of yoga and the benefits will accrue for a long time to come.

Father’s Day Celebrations (Primary Wing)

Father’s day is celebrated all over the world every year. It is a day to celebrate and honour the fathers in our lives. It also helps children realize the important roles that fathers play in their lives. Students of the Primary Wing celebrated Father’s Day with lots of enthusiasm on 21^st June, 2020.

The children took up various activities to display their love and affection towards their fathers. They made cards and cakes and also decorated their homes. They spent quality time with their fathers. Some lucky fathers received a head massage and a pedicure from their young children. The children grabbed this opportunity to thank their fathers. The fathers looked happy to be showered with so much affection, beautiful handmade cards, their favourite food, etc.

 

Mayoorians celebrate World Environment Day

 

On 05 June 2020, students of classes 1 to 5 raised awareness about the need to protect biodiversity on the World Environment Day. Through various slogans, paintings, write ups and discussions, they expressed their concern about taking care of our environment.

The young students are aware about the pandemic, the locust attacks in various places and the forest fires which are examples of this interdependence and have realized that human beings and webs of life are interlinked. In their own way, they contributed towards creating a better environment.

 Principal Ms Alka Awasthi encouraged the young Mayoorians and appreciated their efforts.

Hobby Classes in Primary Wing

From the 1^st of June 2020, we have started  hobby classes in the Primary Wing. While students learn new skills, they also enjoy themselves. Parents have expressed their satisfaction with these classes as they keep the students engaged during their summer break.

In the ‘Mellow Beats’ classes, students are learning different songs such as the ‘Disney Happiness song’ or the theme song from ‘Lion King.’ The ‘Magical Strokes’ classes encourage the students to unleash their creativity while they learn traditional art forms like Madhubani and Warli Art. The ‘Happy Feet’ sessions are all about enjoying dance whether it is folk dance, free style dance or contemporary dance. ‘Expressions’ gives the students a platform to express their feelings without hesitation. For physical fitness, students are logging on to ‘Flexifit’ where yoga asanas, zumba and aerobics are taught. Self defence classes are focusing on self empowerment. Students are really enthusiastic about the ‘Calligraphy and Sketching’ classes where basic strokes of calligraphy and also sketching is being taught and also the ‘Batters and Platters’ club which is a no fire cookery class. The children made bread pizzas and oreo cake and decorated them beautifully. They also made mango lassi and aam paana. The young learners are having fun and looking forward to these classes.

The Principal, Ms.Alka Awasthi encouraged the students in their efforts and was happy to see them having a great time.

 

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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 8^th 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.

 

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April 2020

Activities

Primary Wing Celebrates Earth Day

The enthusiastic students of the Primary Wing of Mayoor School, Noida celebrated the 50^th 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.

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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.

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January 2020

Activities

Maths Week

Maths week was organised for Class II from 27th January to 31^st 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

 

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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 24^th 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.

 

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November 2019

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October 2019

Activities

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 17^th 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

3^rd Position-Taarian Kaur     III E

Name

Class

Position

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.

Name

Class

Position

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 22^nd 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 29^th to 31^st 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.

 

Name

Class

Position

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 29^th July to 31^st 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 26^th 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 4^th 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.

 

Name

Class

Position

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. 

Name

Class

Position

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.

 

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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 2^nd 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.

 

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January 2019

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Republic Day Assembly 

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. 

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