“May every sunrise hold more promises and every sunset hold more peace...”― Umair Siddiqui The current session proved to be a fruitful year with our students scaling new heights and shining in all aspects. As we prepare ourselves for the upcoming new changes, challenges and opportunities, there are a few quick reminders to ensure that we achieve the desired outcomes. Everyone must be aware of the recent changes that CBSE has devised in the pattern of assessment for the next session. The new norms demands a raise in the level of academic performance by the students . We urge all the parents to read the school Almanac which will not only guide you about the rules, regulations and functioning of the school but also help you to organize yourselves to the needs of your child throughout the year. We expect you to enthuse the children not to miss any of the school programmes as such activities lead to their holistic development . We would like you to keep in mind that the transport facility is a service provided rather than a right. It is requires immense coordination, keeping in mind the safety of our students. At times there may be some problems and we need the support of the parents. It is our bounded duty to instil discipline in our children to help them conduct themselves in a manner upholding the ethos of both the family and their alma mater. They should be strong enough not to get influenced by others and follow them blindly. They must be able to reason and think logically, thereby leading not only themselves but also others to the right path. Since our children emulate us all the time, they must be given the correct inputs so that they are not confused while taking decisions. We need to help them to build a clearer perspective rather than being judgmental about everything. They need to flourish into individuals with clarity of thought and expression. We need to constantly work towards this direction till our children imbibe these values. Parental support is something we value as we believe that parents are a crucial link in this teaching- learning process. So let’s work together to set our children onto the right path for a happy life ahead. Our heartiest congratulations and prayers to the outgoing batch as they step into the real world to meet the challenges head on. We have complete faith in what they have imbibed and believe that whatever they choose to do, they would excel .They must never lose hope. They must remember that as St. Marians they cannot give up easily and be ready to strive for excellence. We pray to the Almighty to touch their lives with His magical hands and shower His blessings on all their endeavours.

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EDITION 25 28 FEBRUARY 2017 ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, DWARKA

VALEDICTORY CEREMONY

MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)

REPUBLIC DAY & MARTYR’S DAY

WORLD DISABILITY DAY

VIDEO CONFERENCES

STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES

INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS

ASTRONOMY

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

CLASS DAY

SARA MATHEW MEMORIAL SUB JR. GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

WG. CDR. T. MATHEW MEMORIAL JR. BOYS CRICKET TOURNAMENT

SANKALP SAHODAYA SUB JR. BOYS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

INTER HOUSE SPORTS COMPETITIONS

INTER SCHOOL SPORTS COMPETTIONS

NCC

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PRO-GRAMMES

JUNIOR ATHLETIC MEET

HIGHLIGHTS

NEWS

25.01.2017-To commemorate the 68th Republic Day and Martyr’s Day, the students of Astronomy, Fitness, Western and Indian Music Clubs organized a programme. It began with hoisting of the National Flag accompanied by the National Anthem. The Chief Guest for the occasion, Admiral G. Ashok, Deputy Naval Chief, received the salute. The NCC cadets marched past proudly to the sound of the flutes, bagpipes and drums of the school band. The best house trophy for the Junior Section, was bagged by Shakti House and Std. VD, IIB were declared the most disciplined classes in the Junior Wing. The Best House Trophy and the Discipline Trophy for the senior section was won by Shanti House, Std. VIIA, VIID were declared the most disciplined classes in the middle wing. Good Samaritan awards were given to the students who help students with special needs.

20.01.2017-21.01.2017-We organised the Sankalp Sahodaya South West Delhi Model United Nations, along with four other partner schools in which 9 schools participated. In this conference the Security Council held a discussion on the agenda: "Force/counter repression, is the only solution to terrorism or is there scope for political negotiation?”. The closing ceremony was held at Maxfort School, Dwarka, on the 21st January. Kumar Ananya (Std. XC) won the prize for the Best Delegate at Indian Heights School, Dwarka. Khushi Vats (Std. IXC) received for High Recommendation at Maxfort School, Dwarka. Devam Kaushik (Std. XC) and Anushka Jha (Std.XE) won the prize for the Best Position Paper at N K Bagrodia School, Dwarka.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)

30.12.2016– As is customary a candle light ceremony was orga-nized for the students of Std. XII and their parents. The poignant evening included readings from the various scriptures and a speech by the outgoing school leader.. The Chief Guest Mrs. Priyanka Bhatkoti, Principal , Maxfort School, Dwarka presented each student with a memento.

VALEDICTORY CEREMONY

REPUBLIC DAY & MARTYR’S DAY

27.12.2016-A video conference on the topic "Materialism and Spiritualism " between Mother India Public School- Gaziabad, DAV Public School Dwarka, St Mary School - Dwarka, Bal Bharati Public School-Brij Vihar , 01.02.2017-A video conference on the topic "Human Rights-Freedom of Belief” between Taras Shevchenko Gymnasium-Ukrain, Kirovo-grad School, 25-Ukrain, Govt. Girls High School, Kotri-Pakistan and St. Mary's School-Dwarka.

23.02.2017-A video conference on the topic "Women’s Right" between Bal Bharati Public School-Noida, Govt. Girls Pilot Higher Second-ary School-Pakistan, St. Mary's School-Dwarka and MAN Pangandaran-Indonesia

02.12.2016- A workshop for Std. VI on the topic ‘Core Values’ by Ms. Shoma Guha from Times of India.

02.12.2016-Students of Std. IX visited Japan Embassy to attend a programme ‘Hello Japan’ to introduce the Japanese culture and lifestyle of the people.

19.12.2016– A workshop for Std. VIII on the topic “Peer Pressure” by Ms. Vandana Tandon from Times of India

30.01.2017- Students of Std. XI Humanities visited Dwarka Court to study the proceedings of the court.

29.12.2016 –Five students of Std. 9 and 10 attended a lecture cum demonstration of Kathak at Indian Heights School by Monisa Nayak , a famous leading Kathak dancer.

04.02.2017-Students of the English Drama Club of Std. IX students went to Mount Carmel School, Dwarka to watch the musical –Oliver.

09.02.2017- Students of the Hindi Drama Club of Std. IX and X went to the Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House to watch the play ‘Panchali ki Shapath’.

12.02.2017– Students of Std. IX attended a work-shop on Cyber Crime held at Ramlila Ground, Sec 10, organized by Delhi Police.

23.11.2016- Street Play-Std. III-V Theme-Let’s Dare to Care 1st– Shakti 2nd–Shanti 3rd– Satya 25.11.2016- Recitation-Std. I &II Theme: Animal World 1st– Satya 2nd–Aastha & Shanti 3rd– Shakti

30.11.2016- Photography & Editing-Std. VI-VIII Theme-Science through a Lens 1st– Shakti 2nd–Aastha 3rd– Shanti 07.12.2016- Quiz-Std. VI-VIII Theme-General Awareness with Current Affairs 1st– Astha 2nd– Shanti 3rd–Shakti

14.12.2016- Dance-Std. VI-XII Theme-International Folk Dances 1st – Shanti 2nd- Aastha & Satya 3rd- Shakti

21.12.2016 -Indian Music-Std. I-V Theme- Christmas Carols 1st -Satya 2nd-Aastha 3rd- Shanti 18.01.2017 -Art of Cooking-Std. VI-VIII Theme-Sugar Factory 1st– Satya 2nd–Shanti 3rd– Shakti

23.01.2017- Dance-Std. III-V Theme-Elements of Nature 1st - Aastha 2nd- Satya 3rd- Shakti

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03.12.2017- World Disability Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the school premises. The children of Aasmaan (A section for Developmentally Challenged) showcased a lively and vibrant programme on the theme “Changing Seasons”. It witnessed the presence of many eminent personali-ties such as Mr. Dipinder Manocha , President Daisy Forum of India and National Association for the blind , Ms. Neera Chawla, Director Muskaan, Mr. Vikram Dutt , a renowned social activist , Dr. Roma Kumar , Clinical Psychologist , Gangaram Hospital and many more . Our Principal, Ms. Sheelu Mathew gave a year round account of Aasmaan’s working and achieve-ments. The programme ended with tiny tots of Aasmaan walking the ramp in colourful costumes.

WORLD DISABILITY DAY

STUDENT ORIENTATION

PROGRAMMES

INTER HOUSE

COMPETITIONS

VIDEO CONFERENCES

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13.12.2016 –A Space Explorers Workshop on “Destination Moon & Planet” 21.12.2016- Five stu-dents of Astronomy Club attended a project on calculating the cir-cumference of the Earth with the help of the shadow of Qutub Minar under Project Paridhi.

25.11.2016- 27.11.2016- Eight students along with two teachers attended a three day Annual Inter-school Camp organized by Vidhyodaya School, Kerala where they participated in array of activities like Debate, Quiz, Dramatics on the theme B. R. Ambedkar. Khushi Vats (IXC), Pridhi Chahali(VIIIC), Kritika Jain (VIIIC) won the first prize in debate. Khushi Vats & Pridhi Chahal were judged the best speakers. Jigyasa Singh(VIIIA) stood third in the Cross Country.

25.11.2016- Std. III and IV to Fun Town & Parle G Biscuit Factory , Bahadurgarh

01.12.2016-Std. VII and VIII to Camp NH1 20.12.2016-21.12.2016 - Std. VII to Humayun’s Tomb for Heritage Walk

29.12.2016- Std. IX & X to Adventure Island

12.12.2016- Id-E-Milad Assembly -Cookery & Tie and Dye Clubs

23.12.2016- Christmas Assembly -Dance, Drama & Chocolate Making Clubs

25.02.2017- Std. II - Theme: The World Through Our Eyes

20.11.2016-In honour of our founder, we hosted Sara Mathew Memorial Sub Jr. Girls Basketball Tournament. 8 schools from Dwarka participated. The winner’s trophy was awarded to G. D. Goenka School and runners up trophy was lifted by Maxfort School, Dwarka.

12.12.2016– We hosted the Wg. Commander T. Mathew Memorial Football Tournament in which 8 schools participated. The winner’s trophy was awarded to St. Thomas, Dwarka and the runner up trophy was lifted by G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka.

31.01.2017– We hosted Sankalp Sahodaya Sub. Junior Boys Football Tournament wherein 16 schools participated. The winner’s trophy was awarded to Venkateshwara International School, Dwarka and we lifted the runners up trophy.

03.12.2016-Throw Ball Sub. Jr. Boys 1st–Aastha 2nd-Satya 03.12.2016-Cricket Sub. Jr. Boys 1st–Aastha 2nd-Shanti

28.11.2016-Our students participated in Sankalp Sahodaya Athletic meet held at Delhi International School. Simmy Singh (VIIID), Ansh Rawat, (VIIIC), Pratyush Nair (VIIE) and Pallavi Ghosh (VIIC) won the Gold medal in Mix Relay Race and Himanshu Pandey (VIC) won the Silver Medal in 70 m race.

15.12.2016– We won the second position in Wg. Cdr. T. Mathew Inter School Junior Athletic Meet organized by St. Mary’s School, Safdarjung Enclave at Nehru Stadium. The following students won prizes in various events Name Class Event Position Daksh Dev Solanki V-C Long Jump II Relay II Arpit Kumar V-D Relay III Girikshit Gupta V-B Relay III Jinima Nanda V-A Hurdle Race I Tanish Yadav V-E Relay III Siddhant Shokeen IV-A Long Jump III Koshal Mandia IV-C Football throw II

CLASS DAY

TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

SARA MATHEW MEMORIAL

SUB JR. GIRLS BASKETBALL

TOURNAMENT

INTER HOUSE SPORTS

COMPETITIONS

ASTRONOMY SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES SANKALP SAHODAYA SUB

JUNIOR BOYS FOOTBALL

TOURNAMENT

WG. CDR. T. MATHEW MEMORIAL JR.

BOYS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

INTER SCHOOL SPORTS

COMPETITIONS

Sameksha Kumari IV-C Football throw I Tanishka Singh IV-E Long Jump I Tanu Singh III-A Long Jump I Anushka Sharma III-E Football throw I Naman Vashisht III-E Long Jump I

09.02.2017– Our students participated in the Karen Williams Memorial Cross Country Race held at Mount Carmel School, Dwarka. Lalit Kumar (XIA) stood third and our school stood third in overall.

03.12.2016-12.12.2016-The NCC girls attended the Combined Annual Training Camp held at Safdar-jung Enclave organized by 3 Delhi Girls Battalion where our students won prizes in various events. Name Class Event Position Srishti Sachan XA Slogan Writing II Gayatri V. Nair XD Solo Dance I Vidushi Sharma XC Solo Song II Vidushi Sharma XC Extempore I In group song we won the second position and group dance the third position.

07.12.2016-The NCC Boys attended the Fire Train-ing Camp at Raj Rifles Firing Center, Delhi Cantt.

01.12. 2016- We bagged the "Best School Award" for Phase VII of Project S.E.A.R.C.H among 250 schools in India for promoting innovation, creativi-ty and contribution towards a sustainable communi-ty.

07.12.2016– We were awarded the 1st Position under Vasundhara-Social Enterprise Programme for Phase VII of Project S.E.A.R.C.H that aims at pro-moting social entrepreneurship in schools.

01.02.2017– Himanshu Bhushan of Std. VIIB secured 1st Rank and received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 in All India Talent Search Examination.

17.02.2017-Our Principal along with Vice Principal attended the Principal’s Conclave on ‘Teaching Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Education’ at UNESCO auditorium orga-nized by the Climate Reality Project, India, UNESCO and PHD Chambers. Various stakehold-ers voiced their concerns to create awareness call for action to curb climate change.

19.02.2017– 40 Students of Std. IX along with two teachers participated in ''PHD Chamber Swachh Paryavaran Campaign'' -An environment awareness campaign at Rajpath.

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07.12.2016– Ms. Nisha Batra and Ms. Preeti Kokcha attended a workshop on the topic ‘Computer.-A Subject or A Tool ‘ organized by Kips Publications at Hotel Park Plaza, Karkardooma.

19.12.2016- Ms. Nidhi Kalra and Ms. Geeta Krishna-murthy attended a Math workshop in N.K.Bargodia School conducted by Rajalaxmi Jayaraman. 12.01.2017-The Social Science department attended a workshop on “Latest Methodology in Teaching Social Studies” organized by Ratna Sagar Publica-tions held at MDH International School, Sector 6, Dwarka 22.02.2017-23.02.2017-Ms. Shalini Kothamasi and Ms. Mukta Swamy attended the India International Education Conclave organized at the India Interna-tional Centre. 22.02.2017-Ms, Swati Kumar attended a workshop on ‘Peace Club for Sustainability’ organized at Gan-dhi Peace Foundation.

09.12.2016- The Junior School Athletic Meet began with an enthralling dance performance followed by the lighting of the torch. The students mesmerised the audience with their yoga postures. The students participated in various races including 100 metres , sack race, relay race, math-o-fun and obstacle race. The winners were awarded by the Principal. The little stars flaunted their trophies and were appreciat-ed by one and all. The occasion was graced by Mr. Jagvir Singh (Ex-Director of Cycling Federation of India).

The results are as follows: Inter House Yoga Competition 1st– Shanti 2nd-Aastha 3rd– Satya Races 1st- Shakti 2nd- Aastha 3rd- Shanti Chess Junior School Girls 1st - Shanti 2nd-Satya 3rd- Aastha Chess Junior School Boys 1st-Shakti 2nd-Aastha 3rd- Shanti Overall Result (Races) 1st - Shanti 2nd - Aastha 3rd- Shakti

NCC JUNIOR ATHLETIC MEET

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMMES

AWARDS

ECO ENDEAVOURS