Workshops

April 2024

CBSE Session focused on Structured Assessment For Analyzing Learning (SAFAL)

Mayoor School, Noida recently hosted a significant CBSE Session focused on Structured Assessment For Analyzing Learning (SAFAL), graced by Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Director of Academics-
Assessments at CBSE, Mr. Deepanshu from  Affiliation Unit ,CBSE alongwith  Ms. Ritika Gupta, Master Trainer at SAFAL. 
The session, attended by 150 IT teachers from various schools across Noida and Greater Noida, centred on the transformative vision of NEP 2020 and competency-based education. 
Dr. Praggya M. Singh emphasized critical thinking in her keynote address, while Ms. Ritika Gupta facilitated discussions on analysis-based learning. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi's welcoming address not only fostered a sense of inclusivity and collaboration but also shed light on the SAFAL Pilot Project, further enhancing the purpose among all attendees.

Mayoor's Young Eagles Take Flight at Aeromodelling Workshop

The future aviators from Grades 3-5 soared to new heights at our recent Aeromodelling Workshop. These curious young minds explored the physics of flight and learned the secrets of how planes defy gravity and take to the skies. 

Their creativity and enthusiasm were truly infectious as their handmade masterpieces come to life. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi applauded the efforts of students and mentors and encouraged them to be ready for their next sky-high adventure.  

#MayoorYoungEagles 
#STEMTakeoff 
#FutureAeronauts
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#mayoorschoolnoida

Buddy or Bully: Exploring the Dynamics of Peer Relationships

The workshop for Grade VI students on "Buddy or Bully" addressed various aspects of bullying, including its definition, impact, and ways to prevent it. Students  learned about the importance of empathy and understanding towards others, with role-playing activities demonstrating appropriate responses to bullying scenarios. They were encouraged to speak up and seek help if they witness or experience bullying and to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect. The workshop emphasized the value of positive relationships and teamwork, empowering bystanders to intervene safely. Ultimately, students were reminded of the significance of being a buddy rather than a bully in their interactions with others.

#BuddyOrBully 
#PeerRelationships

Balancing Bytes: Navigating the Dichotomy of Internet Dependence

The workshop on INTERNET DEPENDENCE BOON OR BANE  focused on addressing the students the impact of internet dependence on individuals, urging the students to train themselves to seek permanent happiness rather than relying on temporary dopamine rushes. Activities during the workshop centered around self-praise and avoiding seeking external validation. It highlighted the detrimental effects of online games and the lure of freebies. Emphasis was placed on the benefits of reading for personal growth. Participants were encouraged to adopt a mindset of hard work akin to a honey bee. The workshop also addressed the overstimulation caused by online content, advocating for spending time on activities like gardening and music for clarity of thought and creativity. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated that these workshops play a vital role in guiding our students.

#BalancingBytes 
#InternetDependence 
#DigitalDilemma

Workshop on Cambridge Curriculum

Mayoor School was privileged to host Dr Akash Raut, Academic Advisor-Cambridge Education for an enriching workshop on Cambridge Curriculum on April 6. The workshop aimed to equip educators of Grade Nursery to II with the requisite knowledge and tools to effectively implement the curriculum within the school's framework. 
Dr. Akash provided a detailed overview of the Cambridge Curriculum, elucidating its key components and guiding principles. Educators actively engaged in discussions, and collaborated to showcase their dedication towards professional development. The interaction was insightful and further enabled new ideas to impart education and inculcate creative thinking in our young Mayoorians.

Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow

In a transformative session led by the  school counsellor, Ms. Ayushi Sood, our grade VIII students embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. They delved into the realm of profile building, mastering the art of goal setting, and embracing the invaluable tools of time management. The session emphasized the significance of cultivating soft skills and adhering to ethical conduct while encouraging a rich tapestry of extracurricular pursuits.
Under the guiding light of Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi, the students were congratulated for transcending yet another milestone. With her words of wisdom, she ignited a flame of ambition within them, urging them to strive for excellence and become the architects of their own success.

#EmpowermentForTomorrow #UnlockingPotential #LeadershipJourney

Exploring the Skies: Mayoor School Noida Hosts Aeromodelling Orientation

Mayoor School Noida recently hosted an Aeromodelling orientation session for grades VI-VIII, introducing enthusiasts and novices to the world of model aircraft. This engaging hobby combines the joy of flight with physics and engineering principles, offering both educational and recreational benefits. The session aimed to spark interest in aerodynamics and provide hands-on experience in building and flying model aircraft. Attendees enjoyed interactive presentations and practical activities under expert guidance. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants expressing newfound passion and a desire for further exploration. Mayoor School Noida remains committed to nurturing student interests and providing innovative educational experiences.
#Aeromodelling #MayoorSchoolNoida #ModelAircraft #STEMEducation #FlightEnthusiasts #EducationAndRecreation #AviationEducation

Mayoor School Empowers Students with Career Guidance Workshop

Mayoor School, Noida, hosted a captivating Career Counselling Workshop for Class XII (2024-25 batch) students on 2 April 2024.

Guest speaker, Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya, brought the session to life with engaging anecdotes and stories that illuminated the vast array of career paths available after completing Class XII. Students actively participated, asking insightful questions and clearing up any uncertainties surrounding different academic streams.

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated that these workshops play a vital role in guiding our students. They provide invaluable direction as students navigate their future goals and make crucial decisions about their academic journeys.

#careercounsellingworkshop
#guidance&support
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#mayoorschoolnoida

March 2024

Workshop on Financial Literacy and Digital Tools

Mayoor School, Noida, recently hosted a workshop on Financial Literacy and Digital Tools for its staff, organized by CBSE. Led by Dr. Daya Dhar Raj Srivastava, a seasoned banking professional and CBSE resource person, the session focused on navigating today's financial complexities. Topics covered included budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management through interactive discussions. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi commended the workshop for empowering attendees to make informed financial decisions. This initiative was part of the teachers' continuous professional development, promoting holistic financial literacy within the school community.

#FinancialLiteracy #CBSE #Education
#ProfessionalDevelopment
#FinancialSkills #MayoorSchool

Empowering Excellence: Mayoor School Achieves Cambridge Curriculum Recognition for Pre-Primary Segment

Mayoor School adds another feather in its cap. We are thrilled to announce that we have now been officially recognized as a Cambridge curriculum school for our pre-primary segment.  This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey towards establishing ourselves as a truly international school. Our  commitment to academic excellence and professional development ensures that  teachers are well-prepared to meet students' diverse needs. In line with the learning and teaching objectives , a training session and workshop aimed at empowering teachers with the necessary skills to excel in their classrooms was organised  by the  Cambridge training team. It provided valuable insights into the curriculum's intricacies, innovative teaching methods, and assessment strategies. Through interactive sessions and collaborative discussions, educators gained a deeper understanding of effective curriculum implementation. Our educators are empowered,  inspired and confident in delivering high-quality education to the young Mayoorians.

FEBRUARY 2024

Addressing Exam Stress: Mayoor School, Noida Partners with Red FM 93.5 and Mental Health Foundation India to Empower Students

In a proactive endeavour  to tackle the prevalent issue of exam stress among students, Mayoor School Noida joined hands with RJ Raunac, popularly known as "Bauaa " from Red FM 93.5, and the Mental Health Foundation India for an innovative session titled 'Class Lagegi'. This collaborative effort aimed to equip students and parents with effective strategies for managing exam-related stressors.

The event witnessed interactive discussions, laughter therapy games, and insights from experts on tailored stress management techniques for exam preparation. The vibrant and supportive atmosphere fostered an open dialogue about mental health and well-being.

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi addressed the attendees, emphasizing the significance of maintaining a balanced approach to academics and mental wellness. Day ended with the students interviewing RJ Raunac. 

#ExamStress #StudentEmpowerment #MentalHealthAwareness #HolisticDevelopment #MayoorSchoolNoida #RedFM93.5 #MentalHealthFoundationIndia

Breaking News: RJ Raunac Rocks Mayoor School with Exam Stress-Busting Tips!

Renowned RJ  Raunac from Red FM  spoke today at Mayoor School, Noida about managing exam stress! From practical tips to calming techniques, our students learned invaluable strategies to excel with confidence! Let's support our kids in implementing these techniques for a happier academic journey! #ExamStress #MayoorSchoolNoida #RJRaunac #ParentingTips

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DECEMBER 2023

MATHS MADE EASY

On 28 December 2023, Mayoor School, Noida hosted a dynamic Mathematics workshop featuring Dr. Hukum Singh, former Professor and Head at DESM, NCERT, New Delhi. Dr. Singh adeptly related mathematics to daily life, stressing the importance of self-honesty. A standout moment was his practical demonstration of finding area using random objects, promoting interactive learning. The workshop concluded with the powerful message "Rise above oneself, grab the world," inspiring students to exceed their limits. 
The Vice Principal, Ms Sunita Dahiya commended Dr. Singh's efforts, urging students to extract valuable insights from the experience, underscoring its profound impact on their learning journey. 

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#bestschoolncr
#mathematicsworkshop
#interactivelearning

Whispering Wellness workshop

Mayoor School in Noida embraced a transformative approach to education through the impactful "Whispering Wellness" workshop led by Ms. Aprajita Basu Roy. Tailored for classes 5-9, the session empowered students to navigate adolescence with confidence. Ms. Aprajita addressed crucial aspects like sanitary pad usage, disposal methods, and coping with hormonal shifts, fostering open dialogue. This enlightening workshop has been instrumental in students embracing the changes during adolescence, providing not just information but a supportive environment. Mayoor School's commitment to holistic education shines through, equipping students with the knowledge and resilience needed for this crucial phase. 
#MayoorWellness #AdolescentEmpowerment #HolisticEducation

Enriching Sessions with Subject Experts 

Mayoor School Noida  recently organised a series of meticulously curated subject enrichment sessions, tailored to nurture the scholastic prowess of students across diverse streams—namely, the intricate realms of Physics, Chemistry, Accounts, and Business Studies domain.
These sessions were masterfully orchestrated by scholarly and erudite domain specialists namely Mr. S.K. Singh, Ms. Pragya Nopany, Mr R.P. Manchanda and Dr. Vikas Vijay, eminent names in their chosen fields to elevate the performance of the class XII students in the impending board examination.
The sessions attended to the unique needs of students in their  academic pursuit seamlessly interweaving  theoretical profundities with engaging interactive dialogues, skillfully navigating students through the  complexities of their chosen subjects.

Students emerged as active participants putting across incisive questions on a myriad of topics on various subjects.
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi extended appreciation and  gratitude to the illustrious subject  experts for their collective contribution to the preparedness of the students to flourish and succeed.

#subjectenrichment
#sessionswithexperts
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#mayoorschoolnoida

CBSE BUDDNG AUTHORS PROGRAMME 2023-24

Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.
Mayoor School, Noida, recently hosted the CBSE Budding Authors Programme 2023-24, focusing on the power of storytelling. Students across grades participated enthusiastically, showcasing creative writing skills and diverse narratives. The event, encouraging freedom in theme selection, fostered creativity. Students presented imaginative stories covering fantasy, science fiction, and social issues, demonstrating mastery of language. The success of the CBSE Budding Authors Programme highlighted Mayoor School's commitment to nurturing literary excellence. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi applauded the initiative, urging students to unleash their imagination and enhance their literary skills. #CBSEBuddingAuthors #MayoorLiteraryExcellence #CreativeWritingProgramme

CBSE 3rd Expression Series for Academic Session 2023-24

Mayoor School Noida recently hosted the CBSE 3rd Expression Series for the academic session 2023-24, centered around the theme "Disaster Risk Resilience & Reduction: Role of Citizen." Under the guiding principle, "'The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it," students from grades VI to VIII actively participated in a range of creative activities. They immersed themselves in crafting imaginative stories and painting expressive masterpieces, focusing on the crucial topics of 'Save water in daily use' and 'Rescue and relief in the face of any disaster.'
Applauding the students' dedication, Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi urged them to integrate these valuable lessons into their daily lives, fostering a culture of safety and preparedness. The event aimed to instill a sense of responsibility in the students, emphasizing the pivotal role citizens play in disaster resilience.

#MayoorExpressionSeries #CBSE2023 #DisasterResilience #CitizensRole #SaveWater

"Leave an Impact, Not a Carbon Trace."

Mayoor School, Noida, in collaboration with Creative Thinkers Foundation, orchestrated a profoundly impactful workshop for the eco-conscious minds of Grade VII and VIII. The esteemed guest, Dr. B. K. Tyagi from Vigyan Prasar, provided insightful perspectives on how everyday human actions contribute to the rise in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. Engaging discussions and interactive exercises resonated deeply with the young intellects.

The Green Warriors of Mayoor School, Noida, showcased their inventive solutions for preserving biodiversity and reducing carbon footprints. The program reached its conclusion with a gracious vote of thanks from Headmistress Ms. Nidhi Kapoor, who commended the environmental sensitivity of Mayoor's Green Warriors.

#CreativeThinkersFoundation #MayoorGreenWarriors #CarbonFootprints #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

NOVEMBER 2023

VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK 

Students of classes III, IV and V celebrated the CBSE Vigilance Awareness Week that helped them to foster a sense of responsibility, integrity, and ethical behaviour. Students took the integrity pledge and declared to uphold honesty, sincerity, and moral principles in their actions and decisions.
Being vigilant is the first step towards ‘Creating Safe Spaces’. Primary School Counsellor Ms. Parul Bhanotra conducted a workshop on the topic – Safe and unsafe touch for class III which educated children about their personal safety and boundaries. Age-appropriate language and situations were used to explain the difference between safe and unsafe touches. An activity - My Safe Circle, also helped students to list down the people whom they trust and feel safe with.
Another workshop on the topic- ‘Bullying’ was organised for Classes IV & V for creating awareness about this issue and promoting a safe and respectful environment in school and communities. Physical, verbal, social, and cyber bullying was discussed in great detail. Info graphics, charts, and videos were used to illustrate the key points of keeping oneself safe. The workshop encouraged participants to stand up against bullying and support victims. Students enthusiastically participated in the Q &A session after the workshop and headed confidently towards learning and growing in a safe and supportive environment.

#vigilanceawareness week
#creatingsafespaces
#safeandunsafetouch
#uniteagainstbullying
#intergritypledge
#awaremayoorians
#bestschoolncr

OCTOBER 2023

Mayoor School Noida's Illuminating  Workshop on Responsive AI

The  workshop  on Responsive and Generative Artificial Intelligence, held at Mayoor School Noida on October 19, 2023 was a captivating and enlightening event. The resource persons, Ms. Nidhi Sharma and Ms. Vhuyashi Das from Delhi Technical Campus, Greater Noida elaborated the importance of AI in all spheres. The presentations portrayed a mélange  of thoughts and expressions leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

The edifying workshop resonated with the motivating words of Principal Ma’am, Ms Alka Awasthi, who further emphasized on the importance of AI and aptly stated, "Artificial Intelligence to be the torchbearer of educational evolution."
The event concluded with a gracious Vote of Thanks proposed by Vice Principal Ms Sunita Dahiya, who presented mementos, as a token of appreciation. This symposium was a testament to the evolving landscape of AI and its profound influence on education.

#mayoorschoolnoida
#bestschoolncr
#artificialintelligence
#interactiveworkshop
#enlighteningsession
#newdaynewlearnings

Capacity Building Programme on Accountancy

Mayoor School Noida hosted a capacity-building programme on Accountancy which featured a whole-hearted participation of approximately 48 senior school teachers from various schools across Noida.
The event conducted by esteemed CBSE resource persons, Mr. Naresh Bhardwaj and Mr. Harvinder Singh, provided an interesting and enriching experience to all the participants. Sharing their expertise and knowledge with the participants, the well-read facilitators aided the teachers achieve a high level of engagement through active participation in various activities and encouraged them to ask numerous questions.
Extending her gratitude to the resource persons, Principal, Ms. Alka Awathi applauded the enthusiasm and agility of the participants. She also emphasised the significance of such sessions in expanding the learning horizons of the teachers and equipping them with innovative skill-sets in teaching.

Fostering Creativity and Cultural Appreciation: The Craft Club Experience

Engaging in creative pursuits allows the soul to flourish. The Craft Club at our school, a sought-after extracurricular, recently hosted a captivating workshop on Lippan art, a traditional mural craft from India's Kutch region. Crafted from clay and camel dung, adorned with mirrors, Lippan art's intricate designs and vibrant colors mesmerized students.

Learning the craft's history and techniques, students then created their Lippan art, featuring flowers, animals, and abstract patterns. They also explored crafting Jute Bags, turning waste into wonders. The Craft Club's success is reflected in students' pride in their creations and their increased cultural appreciation, making it a beacon of artistic expression and cultural awareness.
#MayoorSchool #CraftClub #LippanArt #TraditionalCraft #JuteBags #CulturalAppreciation #CreativeEducation"

Navigating the Future: Unleashing the Power of 21st Century Classroom Skills

The 21st century is the century of knowledge, science and education that will have the power and strength to embrace the entire universe.

In a quest to acquaint the educators with 21st-century classroom skills for empowering students to navigate the complexities of the modern world, Mayoor School, Noida organised an edifying session on October 14,2023 encompassing of a spectrum of competencies for enhancing the teaching learning process. The workshop was in coherence with Mayoor’s belief in equipping the teachers with future skills through regular professional development.

Addressing the team of Mayoor educators, the resource person, Ms. Meenu Bhargava, a freelance trainer with SCERT, Delhi, emphasized that life skills like critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, digital literacy, and cultural competency extend beyond traditional subject knowledge and prepare students to face the dynamic challenges of future and facilitate them to engage critically with diverse texts and information in the digital age.
Expressing her gratitude towards the resource person for the insightful session, Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi, highlighted the paramount importance of the 21st-century skills for nurturing well-rounded individuals to confront and conquer the multifaceted challenges of the modern world.
 
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorschoolnoida
#empoweringeducators
#21stcenturyclassroomskills
#multifacetedchallenges

A Book on My Plate - Workshop by FROB

Reading is one of the greatest acts of civilization because it takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities.

With the aim of igniting a profound passion for reading among the educators, Mayoor School, Noida, hosted an engaging workshop, ‘A Book on My Plate’ organised by FROB, on October 14, 2023 for inspiring and equipping them with the necessary tools to foster a love for reading amidst their students.
In harmony with the vision of the CBSE Reading Mission 2023, the session was led by Mr Mohit Gupta, the co-founder of FROB.
The workshop showcased passionate educators of our school  delivering captivating book presentations with the aid of PowerPoint visuals. These presentations not only demonstrated their deep appreciation for literature but also offered valuable insights into how to infuse enthusiasm and interest into the enlightening journey of reading. 
Congratulating the educators for their outstanding contribution during the workshop, Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi highlighted the pivotal role played by educators in shaping the future of the country and accentuated the significance of all stakeholders’ collective efforts in nurturing a passion for literature and knowledge among the students.
#mayoorschoolnoida
#bestschoolncr
#frobworkshop
#inspiringeducators
#passionforreading

SEPTEMBER 2023

CBSE hosts National Summit on School-to-Work Transition

The CBSE organized a two-day National Summit on "Facilitating School-to-Work Transition" on September 19-20, 2023, in New Delhi. The summit featured a diverse range of speakers from various fields, including education, genrobotics, Atom Network, Intel, Infosys, Meta, and Reliance Jio. Headmistress Ms. Samira Menon and Senior teacher Ms Benica Arora attended the summit representing Mayoor School, Noida. 
Dr. Jeanne Marie Lorio, an Associate Professor in ECE at Melbourne University, spoke about the importance of learning by doing, storytelling, and community service. Dr. Swati Popat, Founder President of ECAAPER-India, emphasized the importance of early childhood education, highlighting that 85% of a child's brain develops in the first six years of life.
The summit also featured a display of the Skills on Wheels programme, which provides information to schools about workshops conducted in four vocational skill areas: Basic Engineering, Energy and Environment, Gardening and Agriculture, and Home and Health Science.
The purpose of the summit was to educate educational institutions about the mindset shift required under the NEP to prepare the next generation for a sustainable world. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated that such programmes are beneficial for educators as it provides new ideas and reaffirms that our school has already taken the right steps in implementing NEP based learning.
#cbsesummit
#nep@mayoor 
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorschoolnoida

Adobe Express Workshop

“The goal of education is understanding; 
The goal of training is performance.”

On 16 September 2023, Mayoor School, Noida hosted an Adobe Express workshop tailored exclusively for educators, offering them a hands-on experience on Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro ensuring a promising impact on future classroom activities. 
The guest speaker Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang, a luminary in the field of Adobe Express and a prominent advocate for technology-enhanced learning enriched the educators with her informative session. The Head Mistress, Ms. Samira Menon welcomed the guest speaker and expressed her gratitude for the edifying workshop.
The session was extremely informative as it focused on multifarious perspective of creating an interactive and visually appealing learning environment. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi said that enhancing skills is necessary for engaging and interesting classrooms. 

#adobeexpress
#technologyenhancedlearning
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorschoolnoida

Mayoor Hosts Career Counselling Session for Parents and Students

‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’

Mayoor School, Noida organised a workshop on career counselling for the parents and students on 14 September 2023 for providing them guidance and awareness to make informed decisions.

The informative session which commenced with a warm welcome to the august gathering, witnessed delegates from Canada focusing on the much sought-after education opportunities in Canada. At the outset, Mr. Stephen Green, Managing Partner, and Mr. Eren Sari, Senior Manager, of Green and Spiegel LLP Immigration law firm in Toronto, Canada apprised the audience about the prospects of higher studies in Canada. Mr. Mehmet Komurcu, partner in Dentons’ Toronto office and professor of law in Ontario further elucidated on the process of admission and various other factors related to it.

The session which is in continuation of our endeavour to acquaint our students and their parents with the best and diverse career options available in India and abroad also had distinguished Mr. Bharat Bharadwaj, President and CEO of Centre for Career Development, one of our country’s leading career counselling company, exhibit his expertise on country’s top courses and ventures. Encapsulating counselling by erudite speakers and industry leaders, the workshop also encompassed an interactive session wherein they answered all queries by parents which was greatly appreciated by one and all present.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for the edifying workshop and empowering parents and students with valuable insights to make informed choices.

#careercounselling
#opportunitiesabroad
#mayooriansacrosstheseas
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorschoolnoida

"Navigating Ethical Waters: A Workshop on Moral Values"

Empowering Educators: Mayoor's Dynamic Pedagogy Workshop!

On September 2, 2023, the Middle Wing of Mayoor School, Noida, hosted a transformative teacher workshop centered on Learning Pedagogies. This workshop, led by our in-house educators, had the primary goal of enhancing pedagogical skills. It placed significant emphasis on the utilization of Bloom's Taxonomy in the creation of impactful lesson plans.

Furthermore, the workshop delved into the crucial areas of defining learning objectives and establishing clear, measurable learning outcomes. These outcomes serve as a guiding roadmap for effective teaching practices. The workshop also stressed the importance of integrating subjects to provide students with a more diverse and comprehensive learning experience.

The session concluded with a compelling activity that highlighted the value of appreciating differences to foster a more inclusive and enriching educational environment.

#MayoorSchoolNoida #EducationEmpowerment #PedagogyWorkshop #LearningEnhancement #InclusiveEducation #BloomTaxonomy #EducatorsUnite #TeachingExcellence

AUGUST 2023

TEACHING WORKSHOP BY MAYOORIANS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN 

"Education is the fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights." - UNESCO

Mayoor School, Noida, organized a teaching workshop on August 18th, 2023, benefiting underprivileged children at SETU School, Noida. The event aimed to offer quality education, interactive learning, and holistic growth.

The workshop's objectives included granting access to education, fostering curiosity through interactive learning, and promoting confidence and social skills via peer teaching. Focused on "Electric Current and Its Effects," the workshop was led by young volunteers from Mayoor School's Class VII, who engaged the children with hands-on activities.

Both children and volunteers benefited, with increased confidence and enthusiasm observed. Mayoor School's commitment to holistic development is reinforced through community engagement, sensitizing students to societal needs. #EducationForAll #HolisticGrowth #CommunityEngagement

MAYOORIANS ATTEND GERMAN WORKSHOP ON VIRTUAL REALITY

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats

Max Mueller Bhavan, Goethe-Institut, hosted an enthralling and interactive German workshop on Virtual Reality for the VIII-grade students of Mayoor School, Noida, at the Craft Museum in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Titled "The Infinite Library X The Shadow Puppetry Theatre," this unique exhibition ingeniously blended traditional shadow puppetry with cutting-edge VR technology, resulting in an immersive and enchanting encounter. The students delved into the realms of storytelling, navigation, and theatre, all while celebrating our rich cultural heritage. This exclusive workshop catered to selected schools in the Delhi-NCR region.

The children's wholehearted participation showcased their enthusiasm and curiosity, making for an unforgettable experience. As our esteemed Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, often reminds us, "Embrace these opportunities, for they are the sparks that kindle the flames of knowledge within you."
 #CulturalHeritage #InnovativeLearning #ImmersiveExperience #InterdisciplinaryEducation

WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS 

Mayoor School, in partnership with the Creative Thinkers Foundation, successfully hosted an impactful Workshop on Environmental Awareness for Grades VII and VIII students. Esteemed experts, Dr. Madhu Phul and Dr. BK Tyagi, shared insights, deepening participants' understanding.
The event commenced with Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi's warm welcome, acknowledging the guests' presence. The workshop addressed vital topics including carbon footprints, biodiversity, and sustainable practices.
Engaging discussions and activities highlighted recycling, curbing carbon footprints, and embracing renewable energy. The innovative approach resonated with young minds, nurturing their commitment to environmental preservation. Headmistress Ms. Nidhi Kapoor delivered a formal vote of thanks, concluding the event.
The collaboration between Mayoor School and Creative Thinkers Foundation successfully instilled a heightened environmental consciousness among students.
#Creative Thinkers Foundation #Environmental Awareness #Sustainable Development #Mayoor Young Eco Warrior

JULY 2023

MAYOORIANS BECOME SUPERHEROES

Mayoor School, Noida hosted an engaging and interactive workshop in the month of July for Grades II-V, on the challenges faced by marine animals, led by Mr  Kanav Agnihotri. The workshop focused on aquatic superheroes saving underwater life, aiming at fostering environmental awareness. The event successfully provided an immersive experience for the young participants, encouraging them to become champions of our underwater ecosystems. 
The students were mesmerized with the thrilling tales of superheroes diving into the depths of the ocean to rescue endangered marine species and protect underwater habitats from various threats. Mr Kanav engaged the students in activities which encouraged them to share their thoughts, and explore the themes of conservation and the importance of protecting marine life. The children enthusiastically participated, displaying their knowledge and curiosity about the underwater ecosystem.

 Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi appreciated the resource person for the engaging and creative workshop and  leaving a lasting impact on the students.

Mayoorians participants in Space workshop

A remarkable space workshop, the Sally Ride EarthKAM, took place on July 11, 2023, at DPS, Greater Noida, where two students from our school had the privilege to participate. Vaibhav Srivastava(grade VIII), and Aarav Aggarwal(grade IX), were given the extraordinary opportunity to engage in this educational outreach program, organized by NASA and executed in India by SPACE.

During this unique scientific endeavor, the students were equipped with a special digital camera mounted on the window of the International Space Station (ISS), allowing them to capture images of their chosen locations. Acting as astronauts, they clicked photographs and scrutinized the Earth from the unprecedented perspective of space.

This experience left an indelible mark on the students, offering them an unforgettable learning experience as they beheld the Earth's awe-inspiring beauty from an aerial standpoint.

JUNE 2023

CBSE State Level Seminar on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy 

Ms. Samira Menon, Headmistress-Primary wing, attended the CBSE State Level Seminar on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) as a panelist  at The Manthan School, Greater Noida West on 9 June 2023. 

The conference which was graced by Ms. Urmila, Joint Secretary CBSE, as the Chief Guest, encapsulated discourse on the importance of FLN, implementation of NEP and objectives of G20 by eminent speakers who articulated on strategies for navigating Global challenges and the importance of G20 for India, the host country in 2023.  The exhibition on Nipun Bharat Mission highlighted the need and ways of catering to the learning needs of 3 to 9 year old. This was followed by an address by Mr. Sahu, advisor to the PM who enlightened the assemblage with his knowledge and experience in the field of education and echoed on the necessity to increase the literacy and numeracy education among the children of foundational age. 

#cbsestatelevelseminar
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorschoolnoida

Mayoorians Attend Internship Programme at Delhi Metropolitan Education 

The commerce and legal studies students of classes XI and XII have got the opportunity to attend the Summer Internship Programme for School Students offered by Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME) from 1June to 8 June 2023.

The internship which is in compliance with SOCH-School Outreach Cell for Higher Education, initiated by DME will facilitate students to learn the concept and technique of idea generation and its implementation in business modules. Furthermore, students will gain an understanding about financial literacy and strategies to achieve it by setting up goals.

Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi congratulated the students for their participation in the internship programme and encouraged the senior students to avail such opportunities for a brighter future.

MAY 2023

Workshop on Effective Learning in Classroom

'Learning is not the product of teaching, Learning is the product of activity of learners.'

Mayoor School has always been a firm believer of creating active learning environment for its students as well as the teachers. In cognizance of the same, an interactive session on "Effective Learning" in classroom was organised on 25 May 2023 as an initiative towards keeping the teachers abreast with the latest pedagogical strategies and practices.

The resource persons, Ms. Arti Girdhar and Ms. Shammi Proothi of Anon Global Foundation encouraged the facilitators  to adopt an interdisciplinary approach for the advancement of logical thinking and reasoning of their students. Furthermore, they emphasized on creating an environment which is inclusive of auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learning methodology where meditation, music, art and sports would work as aiding tools for better understanding of concepts.

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi expressed heartfelt gratitude to Anon Global Foundation for the enriching session and congratulated the students who were awarded for being involved in their Internship Programme.

The Magical Abacus: A Workshop for Teacher Empowerment 

Mayoor School, Noida is committed to continuous professional development of educators and under this programme a series of workshops were organised.
Ms. Bharti Singh, the resource person, conducted a workshop on 'The Magical Abacus' which helps in enhancing concentration, memory, speed of calculation, accuracy, visualisation and strategic thinking of the students. The teachers were introduced to the methodology of training students with the magic tricks to enhance speedy computation. 
Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated that each one of us should learn something new and innovative to remain relevant in the ever evolving times.

Fostering Student Growth: Mayoor School Embraces Progressive Teaching Strategies

Ms. Arti Girdhar, the Founder  of NGO Anon Global and Ms. Shammi Proothi conducted enlightening seminars at Mayoor School, Noida on two crucial topics: 'Teaching Strategies' for middle-grade teachers and 'Integration with Art, Sports, and Life Skills' for primary wing facilitators. Their seminars emphasized the importance of a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and interactive learning environment to strengthen students' social skills and prepare them for global citizenship. They also highlighted the significance of incorporating relevant real-world examples in the curriculum to promote critical thinking and a deeper understanding of subjects. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the resource persons and highly motivated the teachers to implement innovative teaching strategies that empower students, foster intellectual curiosity, and encourage lifelong learning.

Workshop on Mental Health Issues

Mayoor School, Noida, took a momentous leap towards prioritizing the mental health and well-being of children by organizing a workshop for the facilitators on the 23rd of May, 2023. Renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Jitendra Nagpal, graced the event, shedding light on mental health issues faced by children in today's educational landscape. Emphasizing the need for a safe and supportive environment, Dr. Nagpal covered topics such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and resilience-building. Practical strategies, including open communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness exercises, were introduced to empower teachers in their daily interactions. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Nagpal and commended the teachers for their active participation, fostering a renewed commitment to nurturing the holistic development of their students.

German Orientation Programme

Awakening interest and enthusiasm for German language & motivating young students to promote language skills and help foster intercultural dialogue,  German Department of Mayoor School, Noida organised a German Orientation Programme  for the students of classes VIII, IX and X. The session was headed by Mr. Marco Krinowski, International Marketing Manager at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Fulda, Germany and  Ms. Tanvi Duggal, Project Manager PASCH at the Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi. 
Students were  apprised  about prospects of higher education in Germany and various courses offered by Hochschule Fulda.It  was an insightful and engaging session.
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the Guest speakers and  reiterated the need of  convergence and divergence of culture in today’s inter-connected world.

Rendezvous with a Renowned Author 

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.

Treading on the lines of the above adage, an interaction with Ms. Swati Sengupta, the author of the book 'Half the field is mine’, was organised for the students of classes VI and VII to facilitate them foster the habit of reading books and discourage the use of digital gadgets.

In her talk, the renowned author shared her journey as a writer and discussed the inspiration behind her book. Sharing some valuable life lessons from her experiences, she conveyed the inspiring message of inculcating resilience, perseverance and self-belief for becoming well-rounded individuals. The young Mayoorians were greatly motivated by the engaging words of the eminent guest speaker and expressed interest in reading and developing their aspirations and pursue them with fortitude.

Extending her gratitude to Ms. Sengupta for the enriching session, Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi emphasized the importance of reading good books and its role in the personal growth and development of an individual.

Career Counselling Session on Accountancy

With an aim to acquaint the students of classes XI and XII with Chartered Accountancy course and its career option, Mayoor School, Noida held an orientation session by C.A. Sushma Arora wherein she motivated and guided them regarding the ICAI course which is organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 
The resource person facilitated the students to understand the importance and responsibilities of a C.A. in the economic growth of the country.  Furthermore, she informed the students about merit based scholarships that are awarded by the Institute and their campus placements. Students were also told about the prestigious ICAI Commerce Olympiad and the awards associated with it.  

Extending her gratitude to CA Sushma Arora for the wonderful workshop, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi expressed her willingness of having many more informative sessions with her.

Capacity Building Programme on Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies

Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with CBSE COE-Noida, conducted  Capacity Building Programme on Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies. The session drew overwhelming applause from 60 teachers of  the school from various departments.
The Training Session  was conducted by Dr. Nishi Phogat , Counsellor, Master trainer,  Content writer & researcher for CBSE & Mr S.P. Singh , Director Principal, Shri Ram Vidyapeeth Global Academy & CBSE  Master Trainer. 
The programme comprised of various activities based on pedagogies required for competency based education. Handouts  were given after each activity with respect to teaching - learning outcomes. At the end of the session, written assessment was taken to assess individual strengths and challenges to analyse & evaluate the effectiveness of learning methods and environment.
The Resource Persons made the concourse interesting through interaction with all attendees, ensuring the utilization of effective methods by facilitators. 

The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for the enlightening session and reiterated the need to empower the teaching fraternity to reflect on the learning outcomes & strategies used for effective teaching-learning process.

April 2023

Navigating Teen Relationships: Building Healthy Communication and Goal-Oriented Mindset.

We're thrilled to have recently partnered with the Anon global foundation to host a workshop for adolescent students on handling teen relationships while staying goal oriented and motivated. The workshop provided valuable insights and tools to help students navigate the complexities of teenage relationships while staying focused on their goals. Our expert facilitators provided practical tips on healthy communication, conflict resolution, setting and achieving goals, and building self-confidence. Our principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, appreciated the effort and encouraged all students to follow the practices suggested. We're proud to have created a supportive environment where our students can thrive both academically and socially.
#goaloriented
#motivatedmindset
#selfconfidence
#adolescentdevelopment
#mentalhealthawareness

"Growing Up Healthy: A Workshop on Puberty and Personal Hygiene"

The Anon Global Foundation orchestrated an exceptional workshop for students that addressed crucial subjects including puberty, mental health, and personal hygiene. The workshop provided significant insights into the upkeep of good hygiene practices, managing emotional changes associated with puberty, and strategies for promoting mental health and wellbeing. The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, lauded the foundation's initiative and urged the students to integrate these practices into their daily routines to lead a healthy lifestyle. The workshop proved to be a resounding success, and we eagerly anticipate future endeavors by the Anon Global Foundation.

#PubertyWorkshop #MentalHealthAwareness

March 2023

Committed towards Safety

Safety is a small investment for a rich future, and schools provide the best opportunities for human advancement, making it essential for  school security to constantly evolve as needs change. In adherence to this belief, Mayoor School Noida strives to remain vigilant against any security lapses to safeguard its students and staff through regular training programmes focussing on each domain of safety. 
One of such training programme was conducted by the school counsellor, Ms Shrishti Dhyani, on creating awareness about POCSO ACT 2012 for the school supporting staff. The training focussed at sensitizing and  educating staff members about child sexual protection, child rights, and security, including basic guidelines of maintaining distance, safe-unsafe touch, criminal offence, and the consequences thereof. The school stands committed in its endeavour to provide a strong and safe environment for each member of its ecosystem.

February 2023

Easing the Exam Fear

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- Christian D. Larson, author, and teacher

An indispensable part of a learner's life, examinations are paramount to the overall growth and development of one's personality. With an intent to motivate the students and to remove common apprehensions about examinations, Mayoor School, Noida, organised an edifying workshop on exam management for students of the Middle wing. The encouraging session, conducted by Head Mistress Ms. Nidhi Kapoor and the school counselor, Ms. Srishti Dhyani, provided students with effective ways to deal with examination stress. Effective study techniques to overcome the challenges faced during examinations was the key takeaway of the session. Furthermore, emphasis was laid on effective time management to achieve excellence. The students were also taught many brain gym exercises to improve their concentration and strengthen their critical thinking skills. The session concluded with solutions to handle the real-life difficulties faced by the students during examination time. Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, inspired the students to develop a passion for learning and advised them to adopt ways to do digital fasting, regular exercise and work towards their best!

ASTRONOMY AND SPACE WORKSHOP

"Discover the force of the skies O Men: once recognised it can be put to use..."

Mayoor School Noida firmly believes in the amalgamation of time-tested classroom practices with ingenious and innovative exploration of curriculum to cater to the needs of the curious 21st Century learners. In cognizance of this belief, the school, in collaboration with SPACE India, organised an Astronomy session on Hydro rocketry and Hydrobot for the budding astronomers of classes VI to IX, in the school premises. 
The workshop aimed at generating environmental awareness related to the universe and providing practical learning in the fields of astronomy and space sciences among all students. The enriching workshop took a fun turn with students building hydraulic robots and constructing rockets out of used bottles, which were later exuberantly launched from the school grounds. Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi, expressed gratitude to the team of resource persons from SPACE India for providing a fun, interactive and enlightening workshop for Mayoorians as they performed hands-on learning  activities to understand the enigma that outer Space is.

Artificial Intelligence

With an aim to instill the passion and sprit of emerging technology among educators, Mayoor School, Noida organized an interesting and informative workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence- An Opportunity in Disguise’ on January 27, 2023 for acquainting them with the newest tech innovation.

The resource person, Mr. Ashish Ahuja, who has been actively involved in the latest developments in AI, Machine Learning and Large Language Models like Chat GPT shared information about the developments in the field of AI and how it will impact the teaching- learning process in the times to come. Accentuating the need of exploring the skill of the century and be a part of the new AI generation, the resource person motivated the assembled staff to upgrade their technological skills to be future ready.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the edifying session and reiterated the importance of upskilling for staying updated and informed in today’s fast paced times.                                                                               

#workshop@mayoor

#artificialintelligence

#skillofcentury

#bestschoolncr

January 2023

Reading Session for Educators

I Read, therefore I am.
“Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
There is no better way to empower and enrich the human mind than by reading. In cognizance of this belief and to constantly encourage impactful reading, Mayoor School, Noida conducted the second phase of reading session for the academic staff in the school premises. To rekindle the spirit of reading, the resource person, Mr Mohit Gupta, founder of FROB (Friends of Books), enlightened the staff members with his knowledge of books and distributed many evocative and thought-provoking books to the teachers in order to satiate their curiosity on varied subjects that they sought an interest in. In the delightful session, each teacher was given a different book, bringing jubilant smiles all around. The teachers were also encouraged to join Mayoor School Teachers Reading Forum to share their reading experiences with many intellect minds. Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi, expressed her gratitude towards Mr Gupta and his team for their tireless efforts in assimilating books and echoed the importance of reading and motivated the teachers to experience the joy of this uniquely portable magic by making it a life-long journey.

#readingislife
#bestschoolncr
#mayoorbookclub

December 2022

Behind the Scenes: The Art of Filmmaking

In keeping with the influx of unconventional career options that are expanding and creating a niche in the market, students of class XI of Mayoor School, Noida attended a workshop on Filmmaking conducted by Media School, Delhi Metropolitan Education as a part of the Cineaste International Film Festival of India (CIFFI) 2022.
With an aim to facilitate the students understand the basics of filmmaking, the resource persons, Mr. Vishal Sahai and Mr. Madhav Sharma shared their knowledge, wisdom and recommendations with the enthusiastic learners to gear them up for the fast-paced film industry. Through practical demonstrations, they explained the different stages of production and the important concepts of this creative and liberating field of art. 
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for the interesting and informative experience and encouraged the students to familiarise themselves with the various prospects of this booming career choice.

Embrace the Reader Within 

To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries. In cognizance of this belief, Mayoor School Noida conducted an enriching Reading Session for the academic staff to emphasise impactful reading. Resource Person, Mr. Mohit Gupta, principal contributor behind FROB-Friends of Books, propounded that curiosity to learn prospers a rainbow of imagination amongst young intellects.
Teachers were encouraged to infuse the joy of reading in students which will further guide them to sow seeds of innovation stored in their imagination. 
Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi, reminded all that reading is the ultimate source of value creation and showered abundance of motivation to the staff to disseminate knowledge to others.

November 2022

PRINCIPALS’ CONCLAVE AT MAYO COLLEGE, AJMER

Our Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi  attended Principals' conclave held for all collaborative  schools of Mayo College General Council at Mayo College, Ajmer. In the process of emerging needs of school education and services, the conclave aimed at discussing innovative ideas in the larger interests of students. The meet served as a platform to redefine and explore education in a new age.

Mayoor Hosts Accountancy Workshop 

Keeping up with the changing educational system aimed at building informed, sound and responsible citizens, Mayoor School, Noida hosted a workshop on Accountancy to familiarize the educators with the latest syllabus formulated by CBSE.
The subject enrichment session which was conducted by Dr.GS Grewal and RK Khosla, renowned educationists and authors of books on Accountancy witnessed more than 100 teachers from various reputed schools of Delhi, NCR.
Describing the new topics included in the curriculum, the erudite resource persons provided substantial information about the novel changes incorporated in the CBSE examination pattern. The assembled mentors were acquainted with newer and effective ways to inculcate and enhance the interest of students in Accountancy. Furthermore, tricks to deal with higher order thinking skills, multiple choice, assertion and reason based and case-study based questions were deliberated and discussed at length.
The informative and interactive workshop presented a befitting platform to the teachers for sharing their ideas regarding the typology of questions besides suggesting tips for time management.
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for the wonderful workshop and applauded the encouragement and enthusiasm of the teachers in making the session successful.

Project Veer Gatha 2.O

In order to disseminate the details of bravery acts and the life stories of the brave-hearts among the students, an Interactive Session was conducted for classes XI & XII by eminent Guest Speaker Col. Prakash Bhatt, Gallantry award winner,  to share first hand account of bravery and sacrifices of the officers of the  Armed forces.
Col. Prakash Bhatt shared anecdotes of his actions in Sri Lanka as part of IPKF. The picturesque narrative thread of the events spellbound the audience. The exclusive question- answer round with the young  Mayoorians  was highly enlightening.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked him for sharing his insightful experience and inculcating in the  students, indomitable courage & undying love for the motherland.

#veergatha2.0
#cbseproject
#bestschoolncr

October 2022

Workshop on Financial Literacy and Use of Digital Tools

Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with CBSE COE- Noida, conducted Sensitization Programme on Financial Literacy and use of Digital Tools. The session drew overwhelming applause from more than 100 teachers from seven HUB SCHOOLS under Mayoor School, Noida from the region.
The Resource Person Ms. Saumya Srivastava,Chartered  Accountant & Senior Consultant in a reputed firm, made the concourse interesting through active participation from all attendees.

The goal of this workshop was to raise knowledge about fundamental financial planning, how to prevent falling victim to phishing and other online scams, etc. to  assist educators to stay updated and plan their future in a better manner.

The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the enlightening session about financial strategies.

September 2022

ORIENTATION FOR SPACE EXPLORER WORKSHOP

In constant endeavour to enkindle love for exploration and experimentation among students, an Orientation for the Space Explorer Workshop in collaboration with ‘SPACE-An Astronomical Organisation’ was organised on 22 and 28 September 2022 for budding astronomers of classes I-IX in the school premises.
The highly engrossing workshop witnessed students performing activities like Hydrobot, Comet Kitchen, Rocket launching etc., that facilitated broadening the horizon of the students and helped them discover the grandeur of the universe and our place within it. The workshop also provided Hands-on learning opportunities in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences to students. The enthusiastic response of the inquisitive learners at the workshop was heartening. The sessions were enriching and proved to be another successful step towards the completion of the goals set by the school for student development initiatives.
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi expressed her gratitude towards the resource persons for the enriching orientation programme and encouraged students to zealously venture into the fascinating celestial world of astronomy.

Capacity Building Programme on LIFE SKILLS

Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with CBSE COE-Noida, conducted  Capacity Building Programme on LIFE SKILLS. The session drew overwhelming applause from more than 50 teachers from renowned schools from the region.
The Resource Person Mr. Vividh Gupta Principal , Bal Bhavan Public School made the concourse interesting through active participation from all attendees.

The workshop aimed at engrossing participants in perspective construction, presenting  and practicing life skills through engaging exercises.

The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the enlightening session and reiterated the need to empower the teaching fraternity to reflect on their teaching- learning strategies.

Mayoor Hosts Interactive Career Fair 

In its endeavors to provide the students with the best opportunities and exposure, Mayoor School organised an Interactive Career Fair for students of classes XI & XII on 26th September 2022 wherein representatives from prestigious universities and institutions across India guided the students about the plethora of new age career opportunities.
 The highlight of the event was a Panel Discussion featuring representatives from distinguished universities, as well as students namely Prathishta Srivastava , Arnika Singhal and moderated by Tanvee Maheshwari. Professionals from many disciplines shared their experiences and guided the students towards the answers to the key questions  about making the right career option. Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and appreciated the insightful exchange of information that was immensely helpful for the students. 
The event proved to be greatly advantageous to all who attended.

Workshop on National Curriculum Framework

In an endeavour to formulate futuristic policies to ensure transformation of education structure and system, premium institutions IGNOU, NCERT, JNU and NCTE collaborated to conduct a one-day consultation programme on National Curriculum Frameworks on 3rd September 2022 at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU, Delhi.
This programme witnessed participation of stakeholders in designing teaching-learning resources. Invitation was extended to principals, teachers, parents and students to deliberate and understand core objectives, deliverables and key paradigm shifts for the development of curriculum framework as proposed by NEP 2020. Mayoor School registered its participation at this prestigious event with inputs and suggestions proposed by students,parents & teachers alike.
Among many key highlights at this much-sought after collaboration were presentations and panel discussions by eminent academicians and dignitaries including Chairperson, Pro-Vice Chancellor IGNOU Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Prof. Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor Jamia Milia Islamia and Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi, Vice Chancellor JNU. This was followed by Open Panel discussion session allowing insightful discussion on the challenges and proposed implementation of cross curricular integration and cross cutting themes in the national curriculum.

 COUNSELLING SESSION

A  counselling session was conducted by the school counsellor focussing at team building and collaboration on 3 September 2022. The session drew overwhelming applause from the attendees. Through many team-building activities, The resource person enlightened everyone that a positive approach and a holistic vision toward life always assures success and leads to work-life balance. The edifying session was an eye-opener for the teaching faculty, responsible for shaping the future of the country. The speaker’s mindfulness catered to mitigate the gaps and enhance positivity by imparting therapeutic skills to strengthen connection with the students. 
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated the importance of such sessions and motivated the staff to take on such engaging activities to make teaching - learning process joyful.

August 2022

Be Internet Awesome Program 

Mayoor School, Noida conducted a series of sessions titled, ‘Be Internet Awesome Program’ under the digital citizenship curriculum of CBSE in association with Google for the students of class VIII from 6 to 10 August 2022 in both online and offline modes. 

The mayoorians enthusiastically participated in this programme which encompassed a gamut of activities and Inter-land games and learnt about various tools and measures used for online safety. The sessions aimed at enabling the students to be Internet smart, alert, kind, strong and brave by keeping their personal information and passwords safe and secure. To gauge the comprehension and understanding of the learners regarding the content of the sessions, they were assessed and certified jointly by CBSE and Google. The informative and innovative sessions were enjoyed by the students empowering them to use internet carefully and responsibly.
Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for the edifying programme and advised the students to use the internet and social media judiciously.

July 2022

Workshop on Risk Assessment of Open-Ended Problems

Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India held a workshop on ‘Risk Assessment of Open-Ended Problems’ for the students of classes VI to IX. 

The workshop which was organized by ‘Creative Thinkers Foundation’ encompassed tasks aimed at giving solution to various problems and assessing the risk associated with it. These tasks were assigned to the students both individually and in groups. Participating enthusiastically, the students learnt to view the problems in different perspectives and find its solution scientifically.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, applauded the efforts of the organisers and the students and reiterated the importance of assessing problems and its solution in today’s challenging world.

Thought provoking Assembly on SDGs 

Students of class XI A & B conducted the assembly based on Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose was to highlight the significance of these  goals  to combat the growing environmental, political, economic, and developmental concerns and challenges on a global scale.
Through the help of placards, each of the seventeen goal with its relative importance was stressed upon. 
Skit based on Goal 5: Gender Equality was an eye opener for all.  To top it all, a captivating musical performance added colours to the same.
The entire assembly was spell-binding and  thought-provoking. Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi appreciated the students for choosing the burning topic of the time and  sensitised children for doing our bit towards the environment.

Decoding SAT and University Admissions

A useful and interactive workshop to guide students about SAT examination and University admissions was organised on 11 July 2022. The resource persons, Mr Harshit Binju and Mr Nehil Chaudhary, gave insight about SAT mock tests using concept videos. Students were apprised of the importance of building impactful portfolio and taking online training to hone their skills. 
During the session, students came up with doubts and queries that were duly resolved. 
Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource persons for engaging and informative workshop. She also reiterated that such sessions are always a regular feature of the school calendar to provide apt guidance to senior students.

Make India Read - A Webinar to promote reading amongst children 

An interactive webinar was conducted by Mr Amrut Deshmukh popularly known as "The Booklet Guy" for students of classes IV-VIII on 9th July 2022. He is the first Indian who is working on the mission "Make India Read" . The aim of this webinar was to inculcate the habit of reading amongst youth. 

Mr Deshmukh shared his own journey of becoming an avid reader and emphasised that every child can become one by following simple techniques. Reading stimulates the brain and enhances knowledge, expressions and vocabulary. Children who read are more empathetic and are able to successfully tackle the challenges of life. 

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the interesting session and told children that reading is their window to the world.

May 2022

Workshop on The Different Perspectives 

Mayoor School, Noida organised a workshop for class IX students on 24 May 2022. Dr Kavita Bhargava the school counsellor conducted an informative and motivating workshop for the students wherein she discussed the benefits of positivity. Emphasis was laid on thinking proactively and dynamically to cope with ever changing life. Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi encouraged the students to give their best by being positive.

Workshop on Identifying Learning Disabilities in Children

“We rise to greater heights by building a staircase of small steps”

Mayoor School, Noida organised an interactive and informative workshop for teachers conducted by Ms.Simmi Joshi to sensitise teachers in identifying students with special needs. It began with a stirring video depicting how teachers can help students follow their passion and achieve their goals. She introduced simple strategies that can be adopted in the classrooms to cater to such students while maintaining inclusivity. The teachers were able to connect and develop an understanding of different kinds of learners and their special needs.

Music and Theatre in Education

“Creativity is as important now in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.”- Ken Robinson

Mayoor School, Noida, organized an entertaining and informative workshop on the ROLE OF MUSIC AND THEATRE IN EDUCATION for the staff on May 25, 2022. Ms. Mala Punga, engaged the teachers in hands-on activities which showcased the importance of music and theatre in the teaching and learning process. The workshop focused on numerous significant advantages of music and theatre in improving a child's academic performance,  building social skills, creativity, expression, confidence, communication, teamwork, and language, all of which are of prime importance for their overall growth.

Teachers also understood how theatre promotes capacities such as empathy, critical thinking, and higher order abstraction skills through a variety of Drama Exercises.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, acknowledged the resource person and emphasized the importance of music and theatre in the current educational system, calling the session "engaging and motivating."

Rendezvous with an author

French department of Mayoor School, Noida organized an interactive workshop with noted French author, Mrs. Marie Desplechin, on 9th May 2022 for the young learners from classes VIII-X. This was done in association with French Institute in India, Embassy of France. Mr. Jatinder Singh and Akriti Ahluwalia from the French Institute in India also graced the occasion.
An accomplished writer Mrs. Desplechin gave interesting tips to students on creative writing. Thereafter she encouraged them to write on the topic, ‘How Santa Looked Like in Childhood’. Students participated in the activity with great enthusiasm and shared their creative output with the author. 
Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the author for the captivating workshop and encouraged students to express themselves to enhance language skills.

February 2022

Spicmacay at Mayoor

                              Dance is the hidden language of the soul.

Mayoor School, Noida, under the aegis of Spic Macay, a voluntary youth movement which promotes intangible aspects of Indian cultural heritage, presented the Great Masters Series on 12 February 2022 for providing the students an opportunity to get acquainted with the traditional classical dances of India.

In consonance with our endeavour of promoting art and culture, an integral part of the holistic development of learners, the enthralling event featured legendary danseuse Guru Yamini Krishnamurthy and an interaction with Vidushi Rama Vaidyanathan. A mesmerizing amalgamation of classical dance forms and a repertoire of experiences of the illustrious living legends of Bharatanatyam and Odishi, the scintillating session offered the Mayoorians a glimpse of the inspiring lives and works of the revered Masters and an exclusive occasion to satiate their curiosity about the abundance of Indian dance forms.

Reiterating the richness of our cultural heritage, Principal, Mrs. Alka Awasthi, encouraged the students to broaden their periphery of awareness regarding art. Expressing her gratitude towards Spic Macay for the exquisite event, Vice-Principal, Mrs. Sunita Dahiya, proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the momentous occasion.

Mayoor organises Webinar, 'Talk it Out'

With the objective of updating the students with latest methodologies and various integrated programmes initiated by FIITJEE , a webinar 'Talk It Out' was conducted on Saturday, 12 February 2022 for the parents and students from classes VIII to X. The resource person, Mr. Ramesh Batlish motivated the learners to explore their full potential to realise their dreams and never settle for anything less than what they truly deserve. This engaging webinar provided students with the much-needed guidance as regards various techniques and methods to perform better in their upcoming exams. Mayoor Alumni from prestigious colleges like IIT Delhi, Hindu College (Delhi University) and from the best colleges from abroad well  expounded  certain measures  to crack the competitive exams. Boosting the morale of their young schoolmates, the Ex- Mayoorians advised them to keep their feet  grounded and  aspire to reach the stars .
Reiterating the importance of making informed choices related to career development, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi reminded students to aim high and chart their journey to success through dedicated work and perseverance.

January 2022

Counselling Session for Class VI

Mental health and wellness are important aspects of school education as they empower young minds to develop their abilities for facilitating their learning and performance. In consonance with the aforesaid perspective, Mayoor School, Noida conducted a counselling session on the topic, ‘Create a positive aura to deal with academic difficulties’ for the students of Class VI.

The session was in furtherance with the school’s curriculum that comprises a meticulously designed Counselling and Guidance Programme aimed to enrich the educational journey of the students. The resource person, Dr. Kavita Bhargava, senior psychologist, suggested guidelines and methods to accelerate the academic development of the young learners and improve their emotional and social well-being during the challenging times of the pandemic. Furthermore, the students were suggested various strategies to deal with the challenges faced by them before the exams.

Principal, Mrs. Alka Awasthi, thanked the resource person for the enriching session and told the students to follow the strategies suggested for enhancing their overall development.

Interactive Session with Colonel Ketan Prasad

Our flag does not fly high because of the wind; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.       

Mayoor School, Noida organised an interactive session with Colonel Ketan Prasad, a valiant veteran of the Indian army, for the students of classes VI to IX on 7 January 2022 for edifying them about the inimitable importance of CBSE Veer Gatha Project.

Highlighting the relevance of nationalism in the present-day perspective, Colonel Prasad apprised the young Mayoorians about the life experiences of brave-hearts and their acts of courage and patriotism. The inspiring session motivated the students to realize their duties and responsibilities towards their motherland. In consonance with the theme of the meeting, a few students recited a stimulating self-composed poem on the ‘life of a soldier’. The enriching session also witnessed the resource person addressing the queries raised by the students to their satisfaction.

Reiterating our obligation towards our country, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person and urged the students to be responsible citizens for a healthy and prosperous nation.

December 2021

Workshop on Career Counselling for Class X

Mayoor School, Noida organized a workshop on career counselling for the students of class X to provide them with guided support to choose the right stream aligned with their innate abilities.

The resource person, Ms. Jyotsna Bharadwaj, Counselor and Director, Envision India Edu services, apprised the students about the different career options and their future prospects.  The workshop enabled the young minds to dispel the doubts and myths surrounding the unconventional courses and choose a stream according to their aptitude and interest based on the Psychometric test taken by the students. Furthermore, the workshop encompassed an orientation session for the parents to acquaint them with the career development cycle, scope of streams and subjects thus providing them support for positive parenting.

As  part of the counselling workshop, an interactive and informative session was also conducted to provide the students with an insight into the various streams like Commerce, Humanities, Science and Computers.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the edifying workshop and whilst quoting lines from Robert Frost's famous poem, advised the students to choose the correct path  judiciously that would lead them to success in future.

Workshop on Competency Based Education and Assessment of Writing

Mayoor School, Noida organised an informative workshop on Competency Based Education and Assessment of writing for the teachers to provide a clear understanding of the topic.

The resource person, trained by British Council in collaboration with CBSE, Ms. Alpa Sharma, started the session with an ice-breaking activity which was followed by an inclusive introduction of CBE. A detailed explanation of learning objectives, learning outcomes, questioning in the classroom, assessment for and of learning was given. Furthermore, important points for planning the learning ladder/ lesson plan to facilitate children to enhance their thinking and speaking skills were expounded. Restating Wiliam’s five formative assessment strategies, the resource person also accentuated the difference between assessment for learning and assessment of learning and how they aid the teacher to achieve learning outcomes.

The second resource person also trained by British Council in collaboration with CBSE, Ms. Jaya Sharma, gave an explanation on Assessment of writing skills and showed various examples to explain the pattern of mistakes in the questions and how it can be corrected. Items that need to be added and avoided while planning assessment for children was discussed. She explained various assessment objectives with examples to show the importance of achieving assessment objective through assessment planned for children which will ultimately help the teachers to achieve learning objectives.

Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi appreciated the efforts of the resource persons and thanked them for the interesting and enriching workshop on the latest policies of education.

November 2021

Webinar On Study and Exam Skills During Transition

Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with Fortis Mental Health Program organized a webinar on the topic, ‘Study and Exam Skills’ for the students of classes X and XII, their parents and teachers to share innovative study tips and tricks for the exam.

The informative webinar which was conducted in line with the sessions for CBSE Hubs of Learning schools witnessed resource person, Ms. Akansha Khanna reiterate the changes in learning and academic set-up and the uncertainties faced by the students in the last 20 months. Furthermore, she accentuated the need to empower students with skills to overcome challenges and equip themselves with effective ways to learn and manage stress while transitioning back to school. The inclusive webinar encapsulated study and exams skills, effectual revision routine and concentration exercises and techniques for students to combat the stress and anxiety of exams. Teachers and parents were suggested methods to provide requisite support to the students in the best possible way during the transition and learning.

Stating the session to be in concurrence with the need of the hour, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person and encouraged the students to take the change and the challenge in their stride and move forward incessantly to reach the zenith of success.

Workshop on Accountancy for Educators

Mayoor School, Noida hosted a subject enrichment workshop on Accountancy for teachers to apprise them about the novel changes in the question paper pattern of CBSE examination in November.

Renowned educationists and authors of books on Accountancy, Dr. GS Grewal and RK Khosla were the resource persons of the enriching workshop which was attended by more than 100 teachers from various schools of Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.

The session encompassed a detailed overview about the new topics included in the syllabus and the typology of questions formulated by CBSE. Stratagem and approach to solve higher order thinking skills questions, multiple choice questions, assertion and reason based questions and case study based questions was discussed and dealt with. The interactive workshop also gave an opportunity to the assembled educators to share their ideas on how to crack the exam effectively and tips on time management which was highly appreciated by the resource persons.

Principal of the host school, Ms. Alka Awasthi welcomed the educationists and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to them for the wonderful session that would surely assist the students to fare well in the exam.

October 2021

Mayoor observes World Mental Health Day- Need of The Hour

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.                                                               

In consonance with the objective of the World Mental Health Day, Mayoor School Noida celebrated this day with great zeal and zest. The Psychology department curated a number of interesting and thoughtful activities to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The celebration encapsulated a string of activities demonstrated by the students of psychology displaying their expertise and creativity through poems, articles, posters and songs and conveyed messages about mental health and the need to spread awareness about it. A session was held facilitating the enthusiastic students to share their ideas and perceptions about mental health. The students also gave green ribbons, the international symbol for mental health awareness, to the entire faculty of the school accentuating the need to create cognizance for fighting the stigma associated with mental illness, bipolar disorder and depression. An Instagram page, titled Serenity Now, was created by the students which aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of mental health and educating people not to ignore it.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, appreciated the Psychology department for their efforts in spreading awareness about methods for maintaining mental health and encouraged them to continue working towards this noble cause.

Workshop on Lifeskills for Teachers

With an aim to permeate positivity and spread the art of joyful living, Mayoor School, Noida conducted a workshop on Life skills on the beautiful topic based on IKIGAI: The Secret of a Long and Happy Life for the educators of the school on 30 October 2021.

The enriching session conducted by Ms. Ashu Kapoor, an English Teacher and Life Skills’ Facilitator accentuated the skills required to deal with the demands and stress of life. Teachers were encouraged to develop their own set of life skills and use them to equip the youth to face the challenges with fortitude. Expressing gratitude towards the Almighty for His infinite blessings, the session began with a soulful prayer. Coupled with anecdotes and short movies, an engrossing elucidation of the ten major principles of living a life brimming with passion and enthusiasm was presented. The session concluded with the rendition of a melodious song by all the participating teachers. The teachers who partook in the workshop got an opportunity to learn about the various ways and techniques of developing and enhancing life skills for leading a happy and satisfied life. Besides, facilitating the teachers to be more empathetic towards their pupils, the session also aided them to cater to the needs of the children of contemporary times.

Expressing her appreciation for the workshop, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi reiterated that inculcating life skills among children at a tender age augments their personality for a brighter future.

Mayoorians meet Renowned Physics Professor, Mr. H.C. Verma

Students of Mayoor School, Noida got the privilege of attending an enriching session on Physics conducted by the eminent physics professor Mr. H.C. Verma on 22 October 2021.

The edifying session provided a wonderful opportunity to the enthusiastic students who were escorted by their teachers for witnessing Prof. Verma’s advice and  instructions for comprehending and appreciating the subject well. His presentation on various topics of Physics and his practical approach towards the subject was remarkable and mesmerised the students. A great learning experience, the session gave the budding scientists of Mayoor an insight into the fascinating realm of Science. Professor Verma has promised young physicists of Mayoor many such sessions to enhance their interest and expertise in the subject.

Expounding the fundamental role of Physics in understanding the magnificence of this cosmos, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi congratulated the students for obtaining the opportunity of interacting with the renowned professor and urged them to keep the flame of inquisitiveness ignited forever.

July 2021

World of Liberal Education

Mayoor School, Noida conducted an enriching and enlightening session for the students of class XI and XII on Liberal Education offered by universities on 7 July 2021.
The resource person Ms Vrinda Tandon, gave an insight to the students about careers and opportunities in Liberal Arts. She familiarised them about the foundation courses and discussed about the major and minor subjects. It was an explanatory session which dispelled doubts of students regarding Liberal arts. 
Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi applauded the inspirational session for its apparent information and motivated the students to opt for Liberal arts as it has a world of opportunities in all business and corporate sectors.

June 2021

ÖKOMANTRA- A Workshop on Sustainable Development and Environment

Sustainable Development is the masterful balance of meeting our needs today without jeopardizing future generations ability to do the same.

The German students of classes IX and X of Mayoor School, Noida were privileged to attend the workshop, Ökomantra, organised by Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi for promoting Sustainable Development and Growth.

The thought-provoking workshop, conducted by Miguel Rezzani and Malgorzata Kupis encompassed significant techniques for the preservation of the sustainability of the environment. The students were sensitized about sustainability and environmental protection and environmental issues like clean water, sanitation and sources of affordable and clean energy that are relevant in our everyday lives were deliberated upon. Expounding the concept of sustainability which includes topics like renewable energy, avoidance of plastic, recycling and fair trade, etc. the resource persons apprised the students how to measure their own ecological footprint and reflect upon their contribution to environmental protection and sustainability. The enriching session also comprised an assortment of activities which provided a great opportunity to the students to enhance their German vocabulary besides augmenting their awareness about Sustainable Development and conservation of Nature.

Applauding the Mayoorians for enthusiastically participating in such an interesting and interactive workshop, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi echoed the absolute necessity of Sustainable Development in today’s world for a greener and healthier tomorrow.

Mayoor celebrates World Environment Day

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.        

                                                                                                                                                          - Leo Tolstoy

With an aim to celebrate World Environment Day, observed every year on 5 June, Mayoor School Noida organised a motivating workshop for the students of class IX to generate awareness about the significance of nature and action for the protection of the environment.

Restating the theme for this year’s celebration, Ecosystem Restoration- Reimagine, Recreate, Restore, the resource person, Ms. Ritu Pandey highlighted its global mission to revive billions of hectares, from forests to farmlands, from the top of mountains to the depth of the sea. The session commenced with an opening speech describing the significance of ecosystem and its restoration for a greener planet. An informative and inspiring documentary on Manas National Park, Assam featuring the concept of habitat conservation, was shared accentuating the paramount necessity to reinstate our forests and crucial wildlife habitats. In keeping with the spirit of the day, all the students and teachers pledged to restore and conserve the Environment. The interactive workshop also witnessed enthusiastic students share their views about ecosystem restoration and recite thought-provoking self-composed poems on our relationship with natural ecosystem.

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi and Vice Principal Ms Sunita Dahiya appreciated the earnest efforts of the students and their educators and encouraged everyone to contribute towards the restoration of our environment.

May 2021

The only Journey is the Journey within.
Workshop for Class XII Students  on Coping with Mental Health
An enriching and effective workshop was conducted on the importance of mental health  for the senior most class of Mayoor School, Noida by the School Counsellor, Dr Kavita Bhargava on 28th May 2021.
The session aimed to accentuate the significance of one's health in today’s world to ensure a productive, collaborative and healthier being in an increasingly competitive world. Highlighting the core qualities of mind, the resource person explained the importance of developing positive personality traits and conduct to equip oneself for dealing effectively with the demands and challenges of modern life. The workshop also underlined that constructive mindset can be accelerated by developing strong mental attributes.

Stating the session to be quite interactive and motivating, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person and reiterated the relevance of mental well being in the present  structure.

Mayoorians Connect: 3.0
The key to success is action and the essential in action is perseverance. 
With an aim to facilitate the students with guidance to shape their career with confidence and clarity in this everchanging global dynamics, Mayoor School, Noida organised another illuminating and interactive session on 21 May 2021 for students of Class XI and XII from science stream with outstanding Mayoorians from batch 2020-21 who have successfully attained admissions and scholarships in prestigious courses in elite foreign universities. During this session through digital platform Arunima Srivastava, Puranjay Wadhera and Abhipriya Bansal…shared their arduous journey of realising their dreams to study overseas with their juniors. It was both exciting and overwhelming to see them providing much sought help about courses, universities, colleges, scholarship programmes, documentation process, preliminary tests, employment opportunities etc, to navigate them to their desired programmes. They efficiently answered all queries put up by their juniors and assured constant support to help them find courses that meet their interests.
Reiterating the importance of knowledge sharing and building connections, Principal, Ms Alka Awasthi congratulated the brilliant Mayoorians for their extraordinary accomplishment and wished them greater success in future.

Mayoorians Connect: 2.0

The second in the series of interactions planned for class XI students was held on Saturday 8 May 2021 with ex- students of Mayoor. The senior and the junior Mayoorians connected with each other in the virtual world. Seniors shared their experiences and their mantra of reaching the topmost colleges in India and abroad. Juniors had a lot of questions regarding correct preparation and about ways of dealing with boards and competitive exams simultaneously. 
Ishika Bansal IIT Delhi, Yash Kumar Jha IIT Delhi, Vishesh Anand IIT Kharagpur, Sahil Khurana AIIMS Bhopal, Harshita Sharma Iowa State University US and Jyona Sinha NTU Singapore, enthusiastically interacted with their Juniors . From academics to extra-curricular to competitions to handling stress and expectations, they touched upon all topics of concern and patiently answered all  queries. The session ended with a promise to handhold and the connect  was palpable and visible. 
Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi congratulated the ex- students and blessed them to reach the pinnacle of success.

April 2021

Mayoorians Connect:

Interactive and Illuminating Session with Class XI

For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, argument and debate.                                        

With an aim to introduce students to the new streams and the teaching faculty in class XI, Mayoor School, Noida organised an interactive session for the students of class XI of the academic session, 2021-22, on 28 and 29 April 2021.

At the onset of the illuminating session, all the excited Mayoorians present on the digital platform were congratulated on being promoted to class XI and greeted warmly to the Senior Secondary wing of the School. The welcome address was followed by an introduction to the faculties of Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.

The session also witnessed meritorious students of Mayoor - Deeptansh Sharma and Jaiaditya Singh of Science stream, Shivani Lath and Rishika Chowdhary of Commerce stream and Sai Jahnvi Ravichandran of Humanities stream of class XII of academic session 2020-21 along with the  alumni Harshit Gupta, school topper 2019-20, share their cherished moments in the school accentuating the support and cooperation they received incessantly from their teachers in classes XI and XII. It was heartening to hear them guide their Juniors about the Competitive exams and also tips were given to do well in their assessments . A comprehensive insight about the future prospects of the various streams chosen by the students was provided by the teachers.

Reiterating the time-tested quote that hard work is the key to success, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi motivated the students to work hard with dedication and perseverance during these two last years of their schooling and beautifully sculpt their future.

Career Counselling Workshop for Class XI

Mayoor School, Noida organized an online career counselling session for the students of class XI on Friday, 30th April 2021 to apprise students with a plethora of career options available in the contemporary times. The session was conducted by Ambika Vasudev, a renowned Career Development expert, who highlighted the various subject options offered in class XI. She encouraged the students to pursue their interests and urged them to work sincerely to achieve their goals. She emphasized that one must have in-depth knowledge of the choices lest one might end-up in a career that is not made for one. Students were made aware of the different options in profession and courses they could pursue based on the subject choices they would make. At the end queries raised by the students were addressed by the resource person. The session was immensely enriching and interesting. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person and urged students to be very thoughtful in choosing subjects as it will define their future prospects.

Webinar on The Prospects of Commerce Stream

       Commerce changes the fate and genius of nations.
                                                                                                   - Thomas Gray

Mayoor School, Noida hosted a webinar, Kick Start your Dream Success in Commerce Stream, for the students and the teachers of classes XI-XII on 29 April 2021 to apprise them about the vast spectrum of career options available in Commerce.

The resource person, Dr.  Vikas Vijay, introduced the session on a positive note by providing requisite clarity on the benefits of choosing commerce stream and the advantages of studying accounting, economics and business studies. By enumerating the examples of entrepreneurs who have made a niche in commerce and achieved lot of success in their respective careers, Dr. Vijay illustrated the success and financial security this stream provides. He also restated that Commerce stream should be pursued by students who have an aptitude as well as an avid interest in it.  The advancements of technology and the importance of sustainability for expediting the prosperity of the society were emphasised upon. The session was quite interactive and allowed the students to communicate their queries freely.

Describing commerce as a study of trade and economy- the backbone of a nation, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for the edifying session and instructed the students to enhance their thinking- learning approach and explore their potentialities.

February 2021

Workshop for Teachers on Importance of Soft Skills

An enriching and effective workshop was conducted on the importance of Soft Skills for the senior teachers of Mayoor School, Noida by the School Counsellor, Ms. Madhuri Tiwari on 27 February 2021.

The session aimed to accentuate the significance of soft skills in today’s world to ensure a productive, collaborative and healthy work environment - crucial attributes for any organisation in an increasingly competitive world. Highlighting the core qualities of soft skills like inter personal skills, punctuality, empathy, etc., the resource person explained the importance of developing positive personality traits and conduct to equip oneself for dealing effectively with the demands and challenges of modern life. The workshop also underlined that constructive learning in multilingual and multicultural education system can be accelerated by developing strong leadership, delegation, teamwork, and communication abilities.

Stating the session to be quite interactive and motivating, Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person and reiterated the relevance of soft skills in the present educational structure.

 January 2021

Mayoor Hosts Webinar on Awareness About Healthy Ecosystems

We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       - Lester Brown

Mayoor School,Noida in association with the prestigious Millennium India Education Foundation (MIEF) organized a webinar on ‘Scientific Awareness on how to keep our Ecosystem Healthy’ for the students of classes IX and XI on12 January 2021 to sensitize and motivate them in promoting healthy ecosystems. The special guest, Dr. Uday Kakroo, Director, MIEF graced the digital session with his benign presence.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi appreciated the project initiated by the organistion for creating awareness about healthy ecosystem and encouraged the students to promote sustainability and safeguard the environment.

The resource person, Dr. Dinesh Gautam, assistant Professor Zoology at Hans Raj College, Delhi University, commenced the session by expounding the significance of a healthy ecosystem which has become an absolute necessity in today’s world. Encouraging the young Mayoorians to become science-innovators for biodiversity conservation, agricultural issues, etc., Dr. Gautam suggested them to help people of the neighboring areas of the school and home adopt sustainable livelihood for a healthy life.

The digital workshop aimed at the sensitization of the students towards a greener planet was interspersed with a number of informative videos which captured the attention of the students and teachers and facilitated in comprehending the pertinence of the deliberation. With the help of an illustrative and stimulating PPT, the resource person accentuated the systematic destruction of the different ecosystems and the methods to restore the ailing planet. Reiterating the impact of ecosystem obliteration on the biosphere, he also advocated the practice of the 3 ‘R’s-  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for a better tomorrow.

Vice-Principal, Ms. Sunita Dahiya thanked the resource person for the edifying

webinar and echoed the need of the regeneration of healthy ecosystems for a healthy planet.

November 2020

Counselling Session on Career Orientation

Mayoor School, Noida in association with Anthe hosted an online counselling session on Career Orientation for the science stream students of Classes XI and XII.

The resource person, Ms. Madhvi Rai, shared ideas about the typology of questions and tricks and tips of time management to deal with the high order thinking skills questions for competitive exams. The edifying session also equipped the students with the finer points to enhance their creative skills and trigger the learning domain. The students also shared their areas of interest and asked questions pertaining to their careers which made it quite interactive and interesting.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for sharing such progressive and constructive ideas and stated that this initiative would assist the students to fare well in their future endeavours.

October 2020

August 2020

Mayoor Organises One-To-One Counselling for Class X

In continuation with the Career Orientation programme organized for the students of class X and the result of the psychometric tests and mind mapping  conducted earlier, one-to-one counselling sessions were arranged for the adolescents along with their parents wherein the renowned Counsellor , Ms Jyotsana Bharadwaj, Director, Envision India Eduservices, and her team apprised the students and their parents about the different streams offered in class XI and their prospects and factors affecting the choice of streams, etc.

During these interactive sessions , the students  had an insight about more career options. Also the parents and the children were furnished with the requisite information needed for choosing the right career according to their aptitude and interest based on the Psychometric test taken by the students. The counselling sessions also encompassed discussions on topics like ‘career development cycle’, ‘smart career choices’ and ‘positive parenting’.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the counselling team for the enriching sessions of one to one counselling and reaffirmed the effectiveness of such inclusive sessions in facilitating the enthusiastic young students standing at the crossroads to make the correct career choice. The counselling session was greatly appreciated by the parents who expressed their gratitude to the Principal and the school for such an informative and rewarding workshop.

Orientation Session with Psychometric Test And Mind Mapping

Mayoor School, Noida organized an orientation session with Psychometric testing and Mind Mapping to provide direction to class X students who are on the threshold of deciding the course they wish to pursue in future. This online workshop was held on 11 August 2020. With the changes in the education system and the challenges of the present times, it was needed to make parents and students aware about the way ahead.

Eminent counsellor Ms. Jyotsna Bharadwaj, conducted an online Orientation Session to alleviate doubts of students. She highlighted the benefits of Psychometric Testing and analysis of interest and aptitude. Students and Parents were familiarized with varied options in all streams and vocational courses, they were told about the opportunities in range of professional fields from fashion designing to law and hotel management to hospitality industry, as well as host of new options in event management, animation, music technology, web designing.

She further apprised the students with the schedule for a digitized psychometric testing which will be held for each student from 12th August to 16th August 2020 by sharing a unique link and time window according to the section. One to one counselling of students is scheduled from 19th to 30th August and the report will be mailed to the students. Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi elaborated upon the benefits of such sessions for guiding students and thanked the resource person for an effective workshop.

Workshop on Health And Nutrition During Covid Times

The Interact Club of Mayoor School, Noida organized an online informative workshop on Health and Nutrition during Covid-19 times for the students of classes X and XII on 8 August 2020 to apprise them about the benefits of nutrition and to urge them to follow a healthy lifestyle. The special guest of the day, Rotarian, Ms. Rachna Singh graced the occasion with her benign presence along with the resource person, Ms. Pooja Awasthy, a renowned nutritionist and wellness consultant who acquainted the adolescents with the proper elucidation of Health and Nutrition during the ongoing pandemic.

The youngsters were suggested to include energy giving food, body-building food, vitamins and minerals in their diet and avoid junk and adulterated food for proper growth and development. The health expert also discussed about the causes and effects of the new age lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, etc. The importance of balanced diet, physical exercise and proper sleep for a sound mental and physical health was stressed upon. The negative effects of technology were restated and the students were recommended to use the modern gadgets judiciously at a time when digital world has become an integral part of our lives. The workshop conducted on the virtual platform concluded with an interactive session wherein the parents got an opportunity to clarify their doubts and anxiety for the well-being of their wards.

Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi thanked the resource person for such an edifying and inclusive session and reiterated the importance of good health and nutrition to cope with the current crisis.

July 2020

Mayoor Hosts Webinar on Covid-19

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -Marie Curie

Today the entire humanity is battling and trying to save itself from a powerful and invisible enemy during these trying times, it has become imperative to keep the physical and mental well-being in mind. In accordance with the need of the hour, Mayoor School, Noida in collaboration with Sarvottam International School hosted a live seminar on the topic, ‘Safety in COVID Times’ by inviting Dr Sanjay Sachdeva, senior ENT specialist at Max Hospital, Saket on 5 July 2020 to throw light on the infection, prevention and control of the pandemic.

Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi extended a very warm welcome to Dr Sanjay Sachdeva, esteemed Members of the School Management, students and parents. She also wished everyone on the auspicious day of Guru Purnima. Dr. Sachdeva, the distinguished resource person explained about the newly emergent virus and how it spreads. Expounding the symptoms of Covid-19, the eminent doctor suggested preventive and safety measures to contain the spread of coronavirus and busted a number of myths that surrounds it. Dr. Sachdeva calmly answered all the queries of the attendees with clarity and precision.

Reiterating the noble spirit of the medical professionals, Ms Awasthi expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Dr Sachdeva for the edifying session stating it a sure step towards health and safety and thanked everyone for the overwhelming participation.

June 2020

Date – 16.06.2020

Topic – Hindi Webniar

Representative – Dr. Vinod Prasoon (HOD of Hindi Language – DPS Greater Noida)

The webinar was organized for the benefit of students and teachers in this pandemic situation. The motive of the workshop was to build healthy and effective relationship between students and the teacher as well as making Hindi language easy to learn by our learners. The webinar was conducted by New Saraswati House from 3pm to 5 pm and attended by around 350 educators from across the country, including many from Mayoor School, Noida.

Occasionally the shortage of time, absence of resources, and lack of knowledge about the language results in improper exchange of information which leads to ineffective teaching and learning. Once the teacher and student know the correct usage of the Hindi words like difference between (?? / ?? , ??? / ??? , ?? / ???, ?? / ??), both would benefit: the level of the students’ enthusiasm would grow, and the teacher would be a major influence in the child’s learning.

The speaker laid main emphasis on developing knowledge of matras, pronunciation of the words and its correct usage. He also created his own poems and narrated in a very beautiful manner. He also shared his thoughts about how to make the class interesting for the children like by asking questions, by helping them to make their own rules to learn matras, chitra vardnan by using their imagination, creating poems and mixing it with the music etc.

The webinar was informative and enriching for the teachers to help develop their interest in learning Hindi language in a fun way as well as to become more confident while writing it. The session ended with a question & answer round. All the teachers were quite happy and satisfied with the session.

SCIENCE /EVS SKILL BULIDING AT HOME

Education Division organized a webinar on the topic-“SCIENCE /EVS BUILDING SKILLS AT HOME” on 03.06.2020. The resource person Ms. Vaishali Gupta emphasized that a teacher’s  focus should not only be in imparting knowledge to students but also on skill building. She had the view that teaching should be bilingual so that the children can relate everything learnt in the classroom set up to their home setup where they use their mother tongue. This makes the application of learning easier for them. Ms. Vaishali gave a plethora of ideas as to how science can be taught using simple things available at home. She said that your kitchen, balcony, bathroom etc can be perfect science labs. Children should be given situations with problems so that they develop a problem solving attitude and can explore and learn practically.

She concluded the webinar by saying that even if one teacher is able to give one thinker/ scientist to the society, our job is done. All the science teachers of classes four and five attended the webinar and would surely benefit from it.

Rocksport Webinar held on 01 June 2020

A webinar on Are Extra -Curricular Activities Really Extra was organized on 1st June 2020 by Rocksport from 5.00p.m. to7.00 p.m. and was attended by country’s leading educators who ideated and gave their views on the same.

Some of the panellists for the webinar were
* Dr. Poonam Chaubey, Principal, GD Goenka International School, Noida Ext

* Mr. Dilip George, Principal ,Doon International School, Dehradun

* Ms. Mamta Nanda, Principal, Ryan International School, Rohini

* Dr. Richa Prakash, Principal, Allen House Public School, Kanpur
* Dr Sandeepa Sood, Principal , Saffron Public School, Phagwara
* Ms Swapna Nair, Principal, Arwachin International School, Dilshad Garden
* Ms. Deepali Nene, Principal, Kohinoor International School, Mumbai
* Ms. Shanti Krishnamurthy, Director, Chinmaya Residential International School, Coimbatore.

Key highlights of discussion:

Extracurricular imparting essential skills
- Understanding and evaluating their benefits for students.
- Does academics alone suffice the need for 21st century skills?
- A place for extra-curricular in the evaluation system.

The panellists spoke about the ways and measures through which the extra activities be incorporated in our education system and can be a part of the curriculum. According to them in a school situation, extra activities are a very much part of the education system. Such activities are segregated into various events like assembly, dance, learning a song etc in which the learning outcomes are always kept in mind. Both the classroom situation and extracurricular activities go hand in hand. There is a very fine line between extra and co-curricular activities.

In 2008,Dr Reeds observed a lot of connection between students and extracurricular activities. Their attendance improves as students are more enthusiastic in these activities . So they are not really extra as the students learn a lot of values( educational, psychological, cultural, civic, recreational)which adds to a child’s personality. It also helps a child later in life. A confident child can take up the real world challenge. Values that he learns are applied in his life. Later when one has stress at work, these serve as a boon as it takes him away from all this.

Other point observed was that ,the overall development takes place more outside the classroom as compared to inside the classroom .A child not only improves communication skills through this but also develops leadership skills. It give wings in the right direction. Right balance and motivation is needed from the educator. “All educators are not parents but all parents are educators”. Involvement of the parent along with the teacher will partner and work together to explore the ability of a child.  For example sports not only gives strength, fitness but the child also associates with his friends, he can understand his fellow beings. If he loses he will introspect which will drive him to  be a winner.

 According to Karl Max ,we are social beings and will not be able to survive without social connection. Extra-curricular activities thus should be renamed as co academic curriculum that is a complete education in itself.  But there needs to be some space between academics and co academics. Now a days  academic content is over loaded and should be reduced so that other things can be incorporated. Everything should be given equal weightage.  At present focus is primarily on scoring high grades to secure a seat in a college as a result of which children are becoming unsociable to meet like-minded friends to engage them fruitfully. Youth should have dynamism. In countries like USA, Australia, UK activities are mingled. We have still not reached that level. Many reforms are required in our country. We should plan our education system like them. In a nutshell we are suppose to inculcate all this in part of our curriculum.

Another point under discussion was whether they should be evaluated or not as every child’s capability is different and should be recognized and appreciated in a different way. A child should be given a chance to explore, enhance his own skills. If the teacher is able to take out the best potential, it is an achievement. They empower children to understand what they will entail in the future. These skills are spontaneously encouraged by them. The extra edge that is groomed in the personality of the child is what makes  a person different- confidence, good leadership, accepting challenge, social connect and most important is team work and collaboration. Children learn through emulation. For all this output role of the school is important. They should provide an excellent platform for this as schooling aims to provide comprehensive and holistic learning. We should try to arrange the happiness quotient and work towards happy classrooms. Happiness is always a state of mind.

May 2020

Webinar - IQ vs EQ (23.5.2020)

Why being brainy isn’t just enough?  With this opening question Ms. Seema Nagar explained clearly how even a person with less IQ but more EQ can also be successful in their life. We just have to deal with our EQ in right manner to do well in the areas of concern.  She further added that there are four dimensions of success

1. EQ – Emotional quotient
2. IQ – Intelligence quotient
3. PQ – Physical quotient
4. SQ – Spiritual quotient

From these four, EQ plays a vital role in the development of not only child but also an adult.  Children with high EQ are more co-operative and better leaders for tomorrow. In schools now a days we even emphasis on giving more team building task to students or role plays to increase high EQ among them. Factors affecting EQ are

1. Education
2. Experience
3. Environment

A person or even child with a high EQ can handle more complex social situations even with current scenario Covid 19 and builds friendship. 

During Early education we need to teach empathy and self-regulation which will harness the thoughts and feelings to cope up with stress and solve problems. EQ together with IQ will help students to pave a path of success.

Webinar Pearson Episode 1 # New Normal        

 Date-19.05.2020

Name of the Presenters:

• Ms.Racheal Brodie
• Ms.Kate Ancketill
• Mr.Ger Graus
• Dr. Abdulla Al Karim

Topic- Episode 1 # New Normal        

Attended by: Ms. Ruma Shukla, Ms. Sanyukta Sharma, Ms. Mahua Srivastava, Ms. Rashmi Nidhi, Ms. Vijeyta Mishra, Ms. Shashi , Ms. Arpana Srivastava, Ms. Jyoti Sharma, Ms. Shweta Srivastava, Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Ms. Reeta Sultan and Ms. Anjli Modi

Mr. Ger Graus was the main presenter and he was asking questions from the other three presenters about the impact of lockdown and Covid -19 on the world.

• Through this webinar we could understand the situation is going to change now drastically.
•  People are going to pay more attention on environvent, people, resources etc. People become more open.
•  They said now the focus will shift from Return On Investment to Return On Involvement.
•  Now corporates will put their people before profit. Now people will show more social progress.
• Now the reputation of a company or a brand will be based more on accumulation of memories about that brand, or what they have heard about it from various people.

Take away from this webinar is that we are going to see a drastic change in the mindset of people. People will value the people more than other things.

Webinar - 19.05.20

Topic – Mind Your Mental Health: Improving the mental health of our students in the time of Covid-19

The webinar was organized by Oxford and the talk was carried by Yvette Lee. The purpose of this session was to provide the teachers understanding about  role of teacher in identifying the warning signs in students mental health.

The Highlights Of The Session Were :

1. The role of a teacher.

• Teachers do more than teach.
• They are also de-facto-front -line mental health workers.

1. How can teachers care for their Mental Health? Examples:

• Be kind to themselves
• Maintain a routine
• Keeping hands busy.

1. Myth about mental health and mental illness were discussed.
2. Why the coronavirus is triggering Mental Health issues: mindset switch from ‘living’ to ‘survival’, increased health anxiety, decreased job security, loneliness etc.
3. Warning signs to look out for in students i.e. Mental health warning signs like anti social behavior, boredom, restlessness etc.
4. There are different warning signs for different age groups. Teacher should connect with parents and help them contact a professional if child exhibits specific changes in behavior  for more than 2 weeks.
5.  How to monitor students mental health during COVID-19 was also discussed. Few of the examples are as below:

• Trust your instincts.
• Use the standard metrics like: attendance, completing in- class work etc.
• In virtual learning session look for: ability to make eye contact, body language, vocal tone and speech patterns.
• Communicate, and encourage students to verbalize their thoughts/ feelings.
• Adding humor in lessons/ conversation.
• Use of hopeful and optimistic language.

1. What  should teachers do after the lockdown ends.

• Encourage social time, helping each other, good social health, have an open – door policy, spread awareness on mental health and need for it.
• Identify how to intervene early and appropriately.

1. Few examples of activities that teachers can do after the lockdown ends:

• Encourage connections
• Host a sports/ activity day
• Teach mindfulness
• Understanding feelings- colour feelings tracker
• Stress management and coping skills bingo
• Encouraging growth mindset and positive self talk.

Conclusion:

“Everyone who remembers his/her own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of educational system.”

SO TEACHER SHOULD CONNECT TO EACH STUDENT AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND HIM/HER.

Webinar Organised  By  Pearson - 12 May 2020

Name of the Presenter: Dr. Ali Sadar, Ms Krishna , Ms Kaveri,Ms

                                                  Rashmi  and Ms Meena.

Topic: Lesson Planning For  Effective online Teaching-Learning.

Introduction: The online teaching and learning are a shift from school system. However rules such as quiet environment and school  type class room environment should be applicable and enforced in online class to which students will quickly get used to and feel happy at the end. Also, before switching to online teaching familiarisation of faculty and students to the platform being adopted is of paramount importance and 3-4 classes can be devoted for the same purpose. Students must be familiarised with tools like chat box, clap, muting themselves and educated to follow things like no-cross talk etc for better online  learning and teaching. The platform selection is very important and once adopted should not be changed unless or until totally unavoidable. Also if a class has large number of students they be divided up into 2-3 groups and separate class be organised for each group. Educationalist Don Draper has well said “Each child brings a unique environment to an online class and you have to deal with each one of them.”

• The presentation covered the following aspects which are directly helpful in making lesson planning for effective online teaching and learning and interesting both for educators and students.

• Big Picture of Lesson Planning. Following are important aspects of online classes which needs attention :-

1. The Environment. The good environment brings teachers and students closer and ready to teach well and learn better. Though this is not the time for perfection yet as long as students are actively reading ,solving some problems and staying connected to the school through online classes, those are a big win!
2. Motivation.   Very essential to motivate students by way of building a sense of community,make students feel that they can succeed, monitor their progress, through rewards and celebrating their success and relating class to students  lives.
3. Communication. This is equally important aspect and involves regularly communicating (through discussions, mails and announcements),send messages individually occasionally,prompt feedbacks,address students by their names and devote time to introduce them to platform and technology invoved in on line  classes.
4. Course Structure.

1. Things to remember for planning of topics and subtopics. Completion of a book should not be the criterion but Must to know concepts ,Good to know concepts and Good to be familiar with concepts should be borne in mind.
2. Overall Planning and Preparation. It should involve looking at plans across whole topic/lesson and not one session/class,identify 2-3 objectives that students must know and learn,plan as to how learners will demonstrate learning at the end of a class/session,identy if critical concepts/skills for learning,build extra support/checks to ensure remedial of misconceptions and learning software functionalities.

1. Communication and Collaboration for an online class.

1. Identify Home assignments or pre reading topics/tasks.
2. Communicate /clearly share expectations with parents on their support on learning.
3. Finalize tools/platform for on line learning/classes.
4. Freeze the mode of accepting the work from students i.e through whatsapp,email etc.
5. Share the mode for communicating the progress of students with parents i.e email,whatsapp, on line PTM etc.

1. Feedback. It should be clear at the end of a session/online class as to what went well and what to improve. Also Common feedback for the entire class can be shared with parents through audio/video/broadcast clips .Individual feedback should be specific and simple.

• Summary of Suggested Flow for an Online English Class.

1. Identify topics/subtopics.
2. Pre-tasks,listing key words,pharases,videos etc.
3. Vocabulary building.
4. Reading activity.
5. Identification,discussion and summerization.
6. Key grammar concepts.
7. Key worksheets and assignments.
8. Application activity.
9. Assessment for learning.
10. Feedback.

• Suggested breakup of an online class.

                                               Grade 1-3(35-40 mins)           Grade 4-5(50-60 mins)

1. Quick energizer/                                 5mins                       5 mins

          informal chat/recap

1. Presentation of content/

e-book/videos                        10 mins                   15 mins

1. Quick energizer/fun activity                    2-3 mins                 5 mins
2. Presentation of content/

e-book/videos                           10 mins                  15 mins

1. Summerization/closuser 5 mins                5 mins
2. Announcements of HW/

Assignment/next day’s

class                                           5 mins                      5 mins

1. Take Away:

• Identification of Topics and Sub topics is an essential requirement for planning online classes and these should include “Must to know concepts”, “Good to know concepts” and “Good to be familiar with concepts”.   
• Familiarization with platform/technology being used for online classes is a must and sufficient time should be devoted to it. The platform for e-classes once selected should not be changed.

Webinar Organised By  Macmillan Education

1. Date: 05 May 2020
2. Name of the Presenter: Ms Amrita Rajpal, Ms Fraida Bawani, and Dr Swati Popat Vats.
3. Topic: Effective and Fun Reading Activities at Home.
4. Introduction: The above mentioned  presenters were brought on this Webinar’s platform by Ms Vandana of Macmillan Education.Ms Amrita is an expert in early childhood education and running  a Company named Educart  where as Fatima is also an expert on early childhood reading .Also there is early childhood association which is devoted to early child hood reading. Macmillan Education is the first publishers of Alice in the Wonderland and since then have published some of the greatest literary works of age. To begin to read and write for a child is as difficult as climbing on top of Mount Everest for an adult. It is no child’s play but by using right techniques by educators, can easily make it into child’s play. Learning to read is a key to writing and is a science in itself. The intricacies are a must to be known, kept in mind and practiced while on the job by an educator.

• The presentation covered the following aspects which are directly helpful in making reading and writing for a child smooth, easy and interesting.

• Identification of missing parts of a picture drawn from child’s perspective increases child’s observation and helps in differentiating words like H and M and M and N. Once a child can identify as to what is missing, it will be easier for him to start learning to write. Teacher should help the child in learning to develop skill which will help him/her to write better. Self correction skill can be improved upon through games /workshop.  Readiness to read is always better. Children get Art of reading while internalise loud reading ,drawing games and activities.
• Reading involves:

1. Motor Control . It involves the ability to focus on reading from left to right  ( in case of languages like English, Hindi etc) or right to left(in case of Arabic reading and writing).
2. Visual Discrimination. It involves the ability to recall from memory the correct picture of an object or letter etc which will help a child to learn to read and write faster.Teachers can  design games such as matching  games, odd man out, joining  dot to dot, look and say and picture games. Shape recognition is important for developing visualisation skill
3. Audio Discrimination. Reading out aloud is very important. Activities such as action songs, finger puppet stories, rhymes and labelling the names of the scene of a living room in the language being taught. The labelling should be done in lower casing letters and no capital letters are used as it is difficult for a child to identify capital letters. A child should be able to visualise what he/she is reading only then will understand better and faster.
4. Language. More and more we speak in the language a child is trying to learn better it will be for him/her to learn faster. Also if need be correlate words with a local language/mother tongue so that child can visualise as to what he/she is reading. Visualisation is key to reading and writing readiness. Reading is not just reading, it has to be developed by developing liking for reading.

• It is the duty of the educator to educate the parents who are a strong link between child and a teacher about the challenges in education,  science behind selecting/reading books, equipment and curriculum field instead of grumbling and saying that they do not understand and support us.
• Chronolical Awareness is important in learning. Child must know which is the front, back ,upside and downside of a book/magazine prior to starting to read and write.  Break big words into comfortable parts to make it easy for a child to read/write/remember spellings.
• Follow the acronym “READ” where “R” stands for readiness to read(understand that there is association of words with illustration). “E” stands for engage( children should enjoy reading and develop love for reading. Happy harmones are created leading to happy feeling for reading story books etc.) “A” stands for alphabet sounds and sight words. Lastly but not the least, “D” stands for “do not drill, do not correct or stop the child.
• The above if followed by educators will lead to Effective and fun Reading.

1. Take Away:

• Before a child learns to read , developing motor skills by playing various games i.e odd man out etc. Preparing a child for Reading i.e  Readiness is always better than covering a curriculum.
• The visualisation games/fun activities lead to developing quick and better reading skills and makes writing also easier.   

Effective Communication Webinar held on 04 May 2020

A webinar on effective communication skills, listening being the key ingredient was organized on 4^th May  2020 by COE, Noida from 11am to 12 pm and attended by around 88 educators from across the country, including six from Mayoor School, Noida.

The resource person, Ms. Ashu John, Principal, St.  Mary’s School, Meerut started the webinar with warm up questions. She laid stress on the point that we teachers should follow a child friendly methodology as it impacts the overall growth of a child. Beginning with the concept of communication, the person further added that a teacher should be a good listener too as the term effective communication reveals the fact – SPEAK LESS/LISTEN MORE.

Followed by the introduction, types of listening skills like empathetic, comprehensive, critical, etc were discussed. Today, educators need to be ACTIVE LISTENERS rather than PASSIVE LISTENERS was the main point under discussion and this could be achieved if we be self motivated every time, be in the class or in the staff room.

Steps to develop listening habits in teachers as well in students, also the barriers preventing us to move towards the goal were very well illustrated. The person also urged the participants not to underestimate the power of listening as it paves way for a better interaction with the kids in addressing their problems.  

 The session ended with a motivational thought by DR. Rachel Naomi Remen which states that we could connect to another person by just listening to them rather than speaking continuously. It was a very informative workshop as all the participants learnt new techniques to become active listeners in school.

Webinar held on 3 May 2020

A webinar on ‘Leading Schools through an age of Disruption’ was organized on 3 May 2020 by Mayo College, Ajmer and attended by around 100 educators from the 6 collaboration schools. Mr. Navin Kumar Dixit, Educational Consultant, Collaboration Committee welcomed everyone in the first of a series of such webinars.

The facilitator, Lt. Gen. Surendra H. Kulkarni addressed the gathering.  He spoke about the problems faced during the present crisis and how we can plan for the future. It was followed by short interactions by all the six Principals present, who asked Gen Kulkarni some questions relevant to the present scenario.

According the main speaker, the school system has two characteristic features which is complexity and being complicated. A complicated system includes people or teachers who have individual styles of teaching; resources in a school so that it may be resource rich or deficient vis a vis the number of students on its rolls; the time horizon the school needs to plan for. When planning for the next 5 or 10 years, the school leaders have to keep in mind a variety of factors such as facilities, faculty, curriculum and pedagogy. In fact, the future may include upcoming technology like 5G which then needs to be incorporated in the school system.

A leader needs to divide time judiciously between routine everyday tasks, urgent work like visiting an injured student in the sick bay and important tasks which include thoughts and ideas for planning for the future and steering the school in the right direction. Capacity Building including Teacher Training workshops play a vital role.

Emphasis was laid on downplaying one’s ego since if people accept that one person cannot possibly know everything and at the same time, we realize we can learn from others, it makes everything easier. A leader is always invested with responsibility but can delegate work to others. Schools must pay attention to basic needs and safety on a priority basis. The Principal Ms Alka Awasthi also shared her views on the topic. It was a thought provoking and motivating webinar.

April 2020

February 2020

Mayoor Participates in Annual Teacher’s Workshop at Ajmer

A delegation of four teachers from Mayoor School, Noida attended a Workshop for Senior functionaries and teachers organized by Mayo College General Council at Ajmer along with 14 other teachers from other collaboration schools in India and abroad. The four day workshop aimed at bringing diverse educators together to learn and adopt ways to develop holistic curriculum meeting 21st century skills and quality standards. The programme offered the educators a chance to share, exchange and collaborate with other professionals, quality facilitators and experts to participate in an inquiry-based, hands-on experiential learning programme   to create inter-active classroom teaching and beyond. The programme also included interactions with Heads and Dignitaries of Mayo College which brought forth ideas to initiate conducive learning and blend modernity with rich cultural heritage laid by Mayo College. The Principal,   Ms Alka Awasthi, expressed her gratitude for the brilliant opportunity and platform to discuss and share best school practices and also explore the state of the art education techniques including curriculum and pedagogy.