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GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Goenka times...A Quarterly News Letter

(Promoted by Shreelal Goenka Charitable Trust, Chennai)

Volume:5, Issue:4 For Private Circulation Only December, 2013

Sikar - Lachhmangarh Road, P.O. - Khuri Bari, Distt. - Sikar, Rajasthan PIN : 332313Mobile No: 8233096513, 8233096505; Fax: 01573 - 232200

Mail: gps.gier@gmail.com, info.gier@gmail.com; visit: www.goenkaeducation.org

“The broad definition of fundamentals of education is physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical integration of the individual into a complete man”

- Education Commission UNESCO-doc. I am happy to say that our students have

consistently measured up-to this definition remarkably well as is manifest in their following achievements.

CBSE prescribed Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system for secondary education replacing marks with grades. Ten GPS students of class X achieved 10 out of 10 CPGA at all India Secondary School Certificate Examination 2013. I congratulate students, parents and faculty team for the feat.

Games & Sports form an essential part of our curriculum at GPS. I am happy to see that our accent on sports has paid rich dividends. GPS students have achieved remarkable success at District, State and National level in various tournaments.

GPS Karate Team participated & won one silver and two bronze medals in an international tournament held at Amritsar against teams from schools of Iran, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. Master Ankit Dhaka of class VI won silver medal & Master Pritam Bhuria of class X and Master Siddhartha Pilania of class V - both won Bronze medals in their respective category. Congratulations to the winners and their coach Mahindra Jakhar for this stellar show.

GPS Cricket Team had 4 of its students selected to represent State under 19 Cricket team with Master Vikas Dhayal as captain: State Cricket team for under 17 & under 14 teams also had many players from GPS to

represent Rajasthan. Master Tejendra was man of the match at finals and also man of the tournament at State Cricket Tournament 2013-14 held at Fatehpur. Our Cricket Coach Mr. Hanuth Singh Bhati and talented students deserve to be commended.

GPS Swimming Team won bronze in state tournament in 4x100 freestyle relay defeating Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Udaipur teams. Master Lovedeep Singh Malhi, Master Vikas Choudhary, Master Mohan Bhambhu and Hanumant Saharan & their coach Mr. Jitendra Samota (National Swimmer) deserve to be applauded for this achievement.

GPS Basket Ball Team had Master Vineet Suman XII selected to represent District in the 58th State competition winning 3rd spot out of 30 teams. Team Coach Mr. Ayub Khan worked hard for the success of team. Congratulations!

The annual day celebrated on 26th October showcased the strides made by our students in every department of extracurricular activities- dance, drama, arts & crafts. In addition to these successes in academics, sports and extracurricular activities our students have shown sharp analytical skills manifest at quiz Competition, ability to apply basic concepts of different subjects, solve application based problems as manifest in various science & modeling exhibitions and have shown remarkable comprehension of texts and exhibits, and training in soft skills manifest at debate, elocution and declamations competitions held in school as well as at interschool level - all attributes so very important to build a successful career; I pray God to bless you all for the challenges ahead.

S.S. GoenkaChairman, GIER

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GIER with all educational units celebrated this year’s Annual function on 26th October 2013. There was festivity all around the campus. Eminent Justice (Rtd.) of Jaipur High Court, Shri Panachandji Jain & Dr. Shanker Goenka, educationist, were chief guest & guest of honour at the ceremony. They along with Chairman Shri S.S.Goenka, Smt Usha Goenka and Shri Ashok Bidasaria, Co- Chairman presented awards, prizes and scholarships to students for their achievements in academics, sports and extracurricular competitions during the year.

In keeping with the emphasize laid by GPS for integration of values education with the syllabus the students presented a fantastic theme dance/ drama named ’GANGA’. An unprecedented 230 students from primary to senior secondary students participated in this drama on a large stage covering 2000 Sft. The set was designed and equipped with special lights and sound effects. The story of the Ganga was narrated by the Ganga herself encapsulating life & times of folks residing in the towns, villages and regions on the banks of river from its origin in Himalayas at Gangotri to its final confluence with Bay of Bengal in Gangasagar. The drama captured mood and costumes, music and dance, culture and gaiety of their life.

The drama underscored the message of social, cultural and national importance and drew attention to pollution of our rivers by industrial effluent and sewage flowing into them as they flow. This social message was very well articulated in the act & received standing ovation by guests present.

The Principal (GPS) Dr R. K. Shrivastava presented the School Annual Report chronicling the rapid all round progress made by the Institute last year.

Annual Function:

Vikas Choudhari- Member of state swimming team being awarded by Chief Guest Panachandji Jain.

Pragya Shrivastava receiving prize for outstanding performance from Co- Chairman Ashok Bidasaria

Ananya Sharma, Member of 10 CGPA club (X) honoured by Mrs Chairman Madam Usha Goenka

S.S. Goenkaji - Chairman GIER addressing the gathering

Dhruv Binani receiving award for Best NCC cadet from Dr Shankar Goenka

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The investiture ceremony was held by the school on 07 October 2013. The basic purpose of this body is to generate active participation of the students in the actual functioning of the school. It induces a sense of responsibility and a sense of belonging & ownership as a single entity by all stakeholders of the Institute. This also promotes and recognizes leader ship qualities among students.

Master Rishab Saboo Class XII Comerce was elected Head Boy Miss Nidhi Sharma Class XII- Commerce was elected Head Girl, Master Rakesh Saini Class XI Comerce was elected Vice-Head Boy, Miss Yamini Biyala Class XI was elected Vice- head Girl. Other office bearer of student council elected are as follows.

Investiture Ceremony

Subhash House Tilak House Pratap House Shivaji House

Captain Girl Sakshi Jalan-XII Com Mamta Mahala-XII Sci Meenakshi Sharma -XII Sci Nikita Dhaka-XII Sci

Boy Prabji Namdhari-XII Sci Ashwani Rajan-XII Sci Dhruv Binani-XII Sci Vineet Suman-XII Com

Vice Captain Girl Poonam Jajodia-XI Com Muskan Choudhary-XI Himani Choudhary-X I Yamini Biyala-XI Com

Boy Shubham Singh-XI Sci Sajal Agarwal-XISci Shubham Sharma-XII Com Khemraj-XI Com

Sports Captain Girl Kavita Pujari-XII Com Sapna Mishra-XII Sci Vijeta Patidar-XII Com Ankita-XII Sci

Boy Tushar Lunawat-XII Com Ankit Rao-XII Mukesh Tawari-XII Com Jaipal Singh-XII Sci

CCA Captain Girl Reena Kumari-XI Sci Jaishree Dhayal-XII Sci Vishaka Thakhar-XII Sci Chandraprabha-XI Sci

Boy Vijay Gattani-XII Com Mayuk Chakravarty-XII Sci Gagandeep Singh-XI Com Rohit Tiberwal-XI Com

Discipline Captain Girl Supriya-XII Sci Shikha Sharma-XI Sci Mahima Singh-X Yogita Sharma-XI Com

Boy Robin Beniwal-XII Com Tejashpal-XII Sci Lovedeep Singh-XII Com Yash Joshi-XII B Com

Members of Student council with Principal Dr R.K. ShrivastavaRakesh saini class XI, Com; Rishab Saboo class XII Com; Nidhi Sharma class XII Com; Yamini Biyal class XI ComManish Nawhal class XII; Abhishek Bishnoi class XII ; Manoj Godara cass XII Com; Tejarshpal Singh Malhi class XII Sci

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Co-curricular activities help propagate values education and holistic growth of a child. Co- curricular activities form an integral part of curriculum at GPS. It enhances inter personal skills, polishes personality, draw out creativity, hones talents and provide opportunities for leadership and character building. Learning improves considerably when mind is in a state of relaxation. Mrs. Prema Sinha the Art and Craft mentor to the school helped organize following extracurricular activities of the students with the active participation of staff and students.

Art and Craft

1st Shivaji House

Gaurvi Sihag -(IX), Anjali Shekhawat-(IX),

Manisha Burdak-(IX), Pratikaha Sharma-(VIII)

2nd Subhash House

Ronak Bajaj-(VIII), Kanak Pareek -(VIII),

Molik Chhabra-(VIII), Nitiesh Kumar-(VII),

3rd Tilak House

Sadhana Mishara-(IX), Aditi Sharma-(IX),

Dhruv Dhariwal-(VIII) Nikita-(IX),

3rd Pratap House

Somit Bhattacharya-(VIII) Aliya Khan-(IX),

Winners of Glass Painting Competition

GLASS PANTING COMPETITION was organized on 16 November 2013 for the classes VI and VII. Kids showed extra ordinary control and dexterity at rendering excellent paintings. Looking at their age, their understanding of colours , imagination, and innate skills to paint was remarkable. The potential M.F. Hussains of GPS turned out so many paintings which were liked by one and all. Winners were Shivaji house followed by Subhash, Tilak & Pratap House. Best three paintings and the painters were selected for award of prizes.

DESIGN USING ICE-CREAM-STICK AND BEST OF WASTE was organized on November 16, 2013. The competition was inspired by Shri Nakchand of Chandigarh who has created a masterpiece of a landscape and garden in the city of Chandigarh using waste and discarded materials thrown in the trenching grounds of Chandigarh. His name finds place in Guinness Book of world records. “Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder”. There is beauty in everything. You need to have a eye to see and make it beautiful.

The competition was open for Students of Class IV to VIII. Students participated with enthusiasm. They show- cased their creative skills by preparing wonderful models using Ice-cream- sticks. The students of classes IV to VII showed their artistic craft in making beautiful pen stands, light lamp and by painting pictures and forming beautiful vases and beautiful flowers.

Ice-cream-stick Design-Winners

1st - Swaym Kedia-VII Komal-VI,

2nd - Mayank Saini-VIII Pradumn Keshan-VIII,

3rd- Omika Sokiya and-VII Tabassum Bano-VII

Best out of waste Winners

Class-V

1st-Hitesh Jangid, 2nd-Tanish Pujari

3rd-Soumik Saini, 4th-Aman

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Students of class VII –VIII were taught how to make a beautiful ‘Photo Frame’ in a workshop. It is a fact that time never stops, it ticks by. But we can always capture some moments on photographs and display the same using a photo frame to cherish and savour the moment forever. The Photo frame making skills learnt by students were tested by organizing an activity on 07 December 2013. They made stunning pieces of art of photo frames and mesmerized every one.

Pre-school displayed rainbow of colours on the paper with the help of pencils. On 11 November 2013 the beauty of nature was represented on the paper by tiny totes of GPS. Everyone was a winner.

On 14 December 2013 a Painting competition was organized by Akhil Bhartiya Nagarik Vikas Kendra, Aurangabad, Maharashtra in the School campus. There were three categories for competition- L.K.G. – Std II, Std III – IV and Std VI – VII. Total 169 students of GPS participated. Result by organizers of this event is still awaited. But paint and the painter of the GPS locally was announced.

Photo Frame Making Activity

Painting for Pre- School Students

KG LKG

1st -Srishti Srivastava 1st-Yashika Jalan

2nd-Murli Krishna 2nd- Kartikey Purohit

3rd-Niharika Sharma 3rd-Kabeer Mittal

Winners of Painting Competition

Photo Frame Designing GroupDhruv Dhariwal - VIII; Nikita Didwania-IX;Sadhana Mishra IX; Aditi Sharma IX; Aliya Khan IX; Soumit Bhattacharya VIII, Manisha Burdak IX; Anjali Shekhawat IX; Gaurav Sihag IX; Pratiksha Sharma VIII; Nitish Kumar VII; Maulik Chhabra VIII, Ronak Bajaj VIII; Kanak Pareek Viii

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CALLIGRAPHY: The art of lettering or inscription is one of the most ancient art. It forms an important part of education. The way one moulds the words, his flow of lettering, curve and structure gives a strong indication of personality of an individual. To enhance the quality of hand-writing and to emphasize the importance of picturesque scripting-Calligraphy competition was organized by the school on the 16 November 2013. The best structured letters and their creators’ are-UKG 1st -Srishti Srivastava LKG 1st -Ronak Bhukar 1st -Saundarya Mishra 2nd - Yashika Jalan 1st -Divyam Gaur 3rd -Harshit Mahala

MIMICRY: Many hugely popular shows are hosted on TV by stand up comedians and mimicry artists. It is said a teacher is best tested in the class as the students watch him minutely. Every mannerism, habit, and way they walk and talk, use of certain pet words is scrutinized closely by observant kids. All this and more was the subject matter of amusement and competition when small kids participated in mimicry competition to shows their teachers’ act in the class. This talent of copying and observation power was displayed by the students in the competition of mimicry organized by the school on 21 December 2013. Every one enjoyed the acts of little Govindas’ of GPS. The competition was an Inter House activity and the winners were Class - V1st -Md. Adil, -Tilak House 2nd-Keshav Purohit, -Shivaji House 3rd -Samvartika Gaur,-Subhash House

DEBATE: GPS Debating Team Participated at interschool English debate competition held at DPS Dundlod. Master Prabhji Namdhari of class XII -R, Commerce and Miss Shrestha Sharma of class X represented GPS. The topic of debate was “Do India need smaller states”. Master Prabhji Namdhari spoke beautifully against the topic and Miss Shrestha Sharma spoke for the topic, both received vide acclaims by all participants.

Literary and Cultural

UKG: Winners of Caligrahy ( 1 St position) : Divya Gaur - I; Saundarya Mishra - I; Shrishti Shrivastava - I

LKG:- Winners of Caligraphy ( 1St Position) Ronak Bhukar; 2nd- Yashika Jalan; 3rd- Harshi Mahala

Mimicry Competition Winners ( Class V) Mohd Adil - 1St; Keshav Purohit - 2nd; Samvartika Gaur - 3rd

Inter School Debate ( English) Prabhji Namdhari XII Com

Inter School Debate ( English) Ms Shrestha Sharma X

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“All the world is a stage and all the men and women merely players.”

These lines by Shakespeare bring out the essence of human life.

This poetry in song and dance was presented in the form of competition by the pre school students of Goenka on 14th November 2013 on children’s day.

Inter House Solo Singing: Winners Class V Class III1st-Akansha Pujari, Subhash 1st Harshita Pujari, Subhash2nd-Keshav Purohit, Shivaji 2nd shivani khayaliya Pratap3rd-pooja Kanwar, Subhash

English Poem Recitation: 30th November 2013: WinnersUKG 1st-Srishti Srivastava and Mugdha Pujari LKG 1st-Arnav Pourush, Takshika Gautam 2nd-Rishita Ghosh, Aarna Gupta

CHRISTMAS The eve of Christmas was celebrated in the school with full pomp and show. Group dances were presented by tiny tots of the school. They danced to melodious songs with glorious moves and steps. The dresses and attires were attractive and eye catching. Customary speeches and lectures were presented on this day to educate and inform the importance of the day. Santa Clause distributed Chocolates among the children.

Class UKG and I presented a Group Dance –“ Jingle Bell Jingle Bell & Class II & III presented beautiful song ‘Hurrey –Hurrey - It’s a Holiday.; Class VI – VIII Presented Group dance- Marry’s Boy Child Jesus Christ.

CHILDREN’S DAY The children’s day is one of the most important day in a school’s curriculum. It was celebrated with zest in the Goenka Public School on 14 November 2013. Beautiful dances from class X was presented, The Primary Section of the school sung melodious songs devoted to Pt. Nehru. Speeches were delivered by the senior section of the school.

Group song by V and VI – Bachche man ke sachche Pragya Srivastava (V), Akanksha Pujari (V), Tanisha (V) Harsha Pujari (V), Priya Choudhary (VI), Kiran (VI), Pooja (VI), Sonal (VI)

Group Dance Class X -B Tu Bhi Nach laySakshi Goenka, Sajjan, Yashasvi, Kimpreet, Kalpana, Radhika, Himanshi, Rakshita

Singing Celebrations

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WELCOME OF 2014: On the eve of New Year 2014, a New Year party was organized by GIER in the most fitting manner with great zeal and zest. There were various games arranged for the students and teachers around huge bon fire .The song presented by Manager F & B Mr. Prateek Srivastava was followed by the beautiful Shiva dance of Shristhi Shrivastav and mayuri dance by Pragya Srivastava. Mrs. Rajani Sharma of MDGMM presented a poem on the occasion. The star of the evening was instrumental recital by son and daughter of Dr. Shanker Goenka, Secretary GIER who were specially present on the occasion.

Inspirational speeches by Dr. Shanker Goenka and Dr. R. K. Srivastava, principal GPS motivated every one present on occasion. A ‘SIX’ feet long Cake was specially prepared in GPS bakery to welcome the New Year. Every one danced to the tune of V.J music.

CelebrationsDEEPAWALI GET TOGETHER: Deepawali arguably is the most important festival in India. For boarders this is all the more special as they get first big holidays to join with families after they come to hostel. This years’ Diwali celebration was marked by Get together party on 27 October 2013 hosted by the Chairman Shri S. S. Goenka. The family members of staff and all students of GPS, MDGMS, B. Ed. and Pharmacy College were invited. Shri Ashok Bidasaria ji Co-Chairman GIER and Dr Shanker Goenka Sectary, GIER were also present.

Smt. Usha Goenkaji gifted presents and distributed customary sweets to members of GIER family and chocolates to Children as a token of love from the first family of GIER. A cultural programme was presented by the residential girls’ students, PGT Mr. M.S. Negi and TGT Vijay Gautam presented rocking dance numbers. Beautiful dances were presented by Miss Vishnu and Miss Vandana. Numerous party games were played. Celebration concluded with grand dinner party at the end.

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TABLE TENNIS MATCHES: were held on 19 th October 2013 the winners are- Girls:- 1st: Pooja (V), 2nd: Richa (IV), 3rd: Pragya Srivastava (V) Boys: 1st: Sachin (V), 2nd: Laxmi Kumar (V) 3rd: Saumik (V)

CARROM : The students of junior school (class – III) played Carrom matches on 19 October 2013. The winners are –Girls:- 1st Anushka Choudhary, 2nd Gunjan Pujari, 3rd Ankita Shekhawat Boys:- 1st Aditya Chirania, 2nd Chitanya Verma, 3rd Sanyam Pujari

Games and Sports

KARATE: The karate kid of Goenka Public School went Amritsar (Punjab) to take part in an intentional tournament. Iran, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia and India have participated. Eight of our students took part and three got the medal. All boys made their Coach Mahendra Jakhar Proud.Pritam Bhuria Class – X, - A Bronze medal,Category 55 kg.Ankit Dhaka Class - VI Silver medal , Category 35 Kg.Siddharth Pilania ,Class - V Bronze medal, Category 25 Kg.

CRICKET: Our cricketing stars Master Rishab Saboo, Vikas Dhayal, Tejarshpal Singh Malhi, Harshil Chokhani got selected for the state cricket team under 19 for year 2013-14. Master Vikas Dhayal was selected captain of the team. Mr. Chand Bihari renowned player of the state gave coaching to the team. They played with total 33 teams of different Districts giving them invaluable exposure and experience.

In State cricket under 17 tournament Master Pritam Bhuria, Master Pankaj Kumar, Master Abdulla Khan Bhati-class X and Shivnarayan Gurjar Class IX played from district team for the state cricket tournament 2013-14. Master Tijendra Bishnoi, Class – VIII and Master Jaypal Class VIII represented state under 14 cricket team. At Srinagar Master Tejendra was ‘man of the match’ of the final match in inter-state tournament. He was declared ‘man of the tournament’ at State Cricket Tournament 2013-14 held at Fatehpur. These successes were result of dedication and application and hard work by players & Cricket coach Mr. Hanuth Singh Bhati.

Winners Carrom: Girls Winners Carrom: Boys Winners Tale Tennis: Boys with Coach Hanuth Singh Bhati

Winners Tale Tennis: Girls with Coach Hanuth Singh Bhati

GPS Student selected for Rajasthan under 19 Cricket TTeam 2013-14Rishab Saboo XII; Harshil Chokhani XII; Tejarshi Singh Malhi XII, Vikas Dayal XIIWith Cricket Coach Hanuth Singh Bhati

GPS Student selected for Rajasthan under 17 Cricket TTeam 2013-14Pankaj Kumar X; Pritam Bhuria X; Abdullah Khan Bhati X, Shrinivasan Gurjar IXWith Cricket Coach Hanuth Singh Bhati & Principal Dr. R.K.Shrivastava

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SWIMMING : Swimming infrastructure and coach of GPS is by far the best in Rajasthan. The land of sand dunes Bikaner was the venue for the state swimming competition. GPS Swimming team comprising of Master Lovedeep Singh Malhi, Master Vikas Choudhary, Master Mohan Bhambhu (All Class XII Commerce) and Hanumant Saharan (Class XI Commerce) won Bronze Medal for the school against stiff competition from Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer team in 4 X 100 Meter freestyle swimming relay competition. The Team and coach Mr. Jitendra Samota (National Swimmer) were praised by Chief Guest Honourable Minster RRPN Mr. Virendra Bainiwal.

BASKETBALL: The land of warriors and sports-Sikar produced another state level player in Master Vineet Suman XII Science, who represented District in the 58th State competition. Under guidance of Coach Mr. Ayub Khan the team stood III out of 30 Teams from different districts.

FOOTBALL: Football is he most popular sport of GPS. It is also one of the most spectacular sport and most followed captivating game in the world. GPS student Master Sahil Khan represented Rajasthan State under 17 football team for the year 2013-14.

ATHLETICS: GPS Physical trainers are absolutely concious of health of our students. Every day students are taken for morning drills and athletics and yoga without fail, excluding Sunday. This keeps all students hale and hearty for the rigorous schedule for the day. Lot of our students get selected for state team in Athletics, Master Badal Rao won Silver Medal in state Athletics Championship, Pilani and cash prize of 50,000/-.

GPS Team won Bronze medal at Rajasthan State wimming Competition 4 x 100 M RelayMohan Bhambu XII; Lovedeep Singh malhi XII; Vikas Choudhari XII, Hanumant Saharan XI With Cricket Coach Hanuth Singh Bhati & Principal Dr. R.K.Shrivastava

GPS Student selected for State Basketball Team, Vineet SumanXII

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Whatever the goal we are pursuing,No matter how steep the climb,We are certain to get there by trying our best,And taking one day at a time,Forever is hard to imagineThe future is hard to imagineBut ever new dawnBrings a wonderful chanceTo do what we can in that day.

MOCK ELECTIONSGPS conducted mock election under Social Science Department Teachers Mrs. Anju Mishra & Mr. Pradeep Rathore. The State Assembly election was due in Rajasthan. To satisfy the curiosity of students and teach a lesson of Indian democracy, this exercise proved to be a life time experience for the students of class X and IX. Election process was emulated step by step i.e. filling of nomination form, canvassing, casting vote, declaration of result etc. Students were told about the role of election commission and its value for our democracy. Later on the exercise was converted to their project work.

BOOK FAIR: The books are the best friend of a man. To spread awareness and show importance of books in the life and to enable students to buy quality books- a book fair was organized by GM Tractor Pvt. Ltd, Delhi in the school from 19 December 2013 to 21 December 2013. Collection of books ranged from comic to story, from fiction to drama. The books of great writers and contemporary Indian and western writers was on sale. Some of the books were so good that all were purchased by the teachers. The fair was liked by each and every students, teachers and parents as well.

N.C.C. NCC training forms an integral part of school curriculum. NCC officers, JCO & NCO’s conduct NCC training regularly in our school campus. The aim of NCC training is to nurture core values, enhance awareness and give exposure to basic military skills and knowledge. Master Dhruv Binani received prize for being the most impressive march past and command for the 4th Batch, session 2013-14 as BEST CADET under able guidance of his A.N.O. officer Mr. S. Kadian of GPS. From this year students can opt for NCC as elective subject as announced by CBSE from Class IX onwards (Class IX to X - Junior Division and Class XI to XII - Senior Division) . .

Goenka in Class Room

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Excursion Tours

Editorial Board

JAIPUR TOUR: All residential students went to Jaipur on excursion in November. Touring party departed for Jaipur early morning. The beautiful, rock solid, historically important Amer Fort was their first stop. We visited Darbar- e- Aam, Sheesh Mahal and obsereved minutely the cooling system and the water lifting system of the Fort.

From there we visited Janter Manter, City Palace and its museum. The museum has remarkable collection of antiques, ancient paintings, armory and lot of artefacts of Jaipur & Rajasthan royalties. Janter- Manter the observatory taught us how advance and accurate we were in astronomy in those days. The visit followed by delicious lunch and a refreshing movie. Coordinator of tour was Mr. S. Kadian and Ms. Meenakshi Hemdan SHAKHAMBRI: Another Excursion tour of GPS was conducted under Mr. S. Kadian & Ms. Meenakshi Hemdan. The Shakambari temple is devoted to Maa Durga. It is a magnificent temple built in the year 647. Shikhar of the temple bear highly artistic statuettes of gods and goddesses. On a platform of the elegantly hewn stones is placed a silver throne with drawn patterns there on. This is the seat for the deities. Mandapa or the prayer portico was initially built in the Vikram Samvat 699 (647 A.D.). Afterwards in 11th and 12th centuries it was repaired and renovated. The present edifice came is this shape in the year 1913. The huge temple in its present form was built by Seth Ram Gopal Dangayach and his family.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDITORIAL BOARD I Rise Everyday…….I rise everyday with this thought in my mind,I’ll make a difference someday.I won’t wait for God to be kind,I’ll figure it out my own way.

I rise everyday with this hope in my heart,The world will mend its ways, Everyone would be together, nobody apart,And if you are not wrong, you won’t be the one who pays.

I rise everyday with a goal in my eyes,I’ll succeed someday,I’ll cross any obstacle, if in my path it lies,I’ll challenge life’s way, everyday.

I rise everyday with a voice in my head,Do what you can, say what you can, right away.Never repent thinking that there was more I could’ve said,Never repent thinking that my actions were at bay.

Direction: Ashok BidasariaGuidance: Dr. R.K. Srivastava (Principal)Teacher Editors: Ms. Usha Kaidan, Ms. Prema KumariPhotograph: Mr. Sanjay Mishra, Mr. Rakesh YadavComputers: Mr. Subhita DhakaStudent Editors: Master Rishab Saboo; Master Prabhji Namdhari XII ; Yamini Biyala Yogita Sharma XI , Mradul Sharma; Astha Sahrma X