VIDYA VIKAS MANDAL’S VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY

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Vidya Vikas Mandal’s

VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY Margao-Goa.

October 2018

E-NEWSLETTER Volume III, Issue 9

Dear Readers,

Vidya Vikas Academy provides opportunities for every student to develop their talents and skills through the many programs, activities and events conducted intra-school, inter-school at the taluka, district, state and national level. Our efforts and commitment is directed towards creating, responsible, caring and happy citizens who will make a contribution to society. We thank our School Managing Committee, the Board of Management and our staff for encouraging a holistic education and congratulate all our students for their participation and achievements.

Sweta Verenkar Tania Monteiro Joble Bijoy

Editor Vice Principal Principal

October 3, 2018

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

1st , October is observed as Internatioinal day for the Elders. To commerate this ocassion, the students of class 10C , visited “PROVEDERIA’ an old age home in Margao, to show their love and respect to the elders. The students, entertained the inmates with a small variety programme and shared with them some snacks and gifts. The students felt compassionate after mingling with the elders, and understood the joy of spending time with the aged. This visit is a part of the silver jubilee of VVA, to inculcate in our students the values of respect and care for our elders. Co-ordinator Tr. Anju Anand

October 5, 2018

GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATION

Various activities were organized on 2nd October 2018 to mark 150th Birth Anniversary of the great Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. A prayer service was organised for World Peace. It was followed by honouring the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by the Principal Joble Bijoy and Vice-Principal Tania Monteiro. A Speech on the noble contributions of Gandhiji was presented by a student of class 7C.A dance was performed on ‘Vande

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Mataram’.Students were briefed on the significance of Swatcch Bharat Abhiyan movement followed by a skit on the same. Gandhiji once said “Love never claims,it ever gives”.Keeping this in mind students of class 7C presented a song ‘One Love’to achieve World Peace and Harmony. An initiative was also taken to narrate chapters from the book Gandhi—A Biography for children and beginners for the students of class 6 to 10 during the morning assemblies Teachers and the students participated in a Cleanliness Drive to clean the classrooms and school campus.NCC cadets actively participated in a Cleanliness Drive at Paroda along with two staff members. Gandhi Jayanti assembly was co-ordinated by Mrs. Hilda Pereira in the Pre - Primary Section. Co-ordinator Tr. Merexi D’Silva and Mrs. Hilda Pereira ( For Pre Primary )

October 8, 2018

SHORT PLAY DEMONSTRATION

Ravindra Bhavan, Margao in association with Theatre Flamingo’ organised a short play demonstration for the students of Vidya Vikas Academy on 5th October 2018 in the school hall. The three stage artists- Mahira Dessai, Rohan Bandekar and Santosh Naik presented two short plays-one in Konkani and the other in English. The demonstration was very interesting and interactive. The students enjoyed both the plays thoroughly. The plays were also educational as they highlighted the importance conservation of trees and nature and the strength of Unity. The objective of this demonstration was to create an interest in theatre and inculcate reading habits in children. Co-ordinator Tr. Reshma Raikar

October 19, 2018

WORLD FOOD DAY - PRE PRIMARY

“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” On the 16th of October 2018, the pre-primary section celebrated the world food day to commemorate dedication to global hunger and focus that, food is a basic and fundamental human right. Tr Loreta stressed on the importance of the day and discussed the significance of the celebration. The Sr. Kg. B children enacted a skit to show that “ We should not waste food.” Tr Adlyn elicited the students on the discussion that was held. Tr Genecia quizzed the children on riddles about food. The celebration ended with a dance performance by the children of Sr. Kg. B , Jr. kg. B , Nursery A on healthy food and junk food and a song on food sang by all the pre- primary children. Co-ordinators Tr Adlyn, Tr Genecia and Tr Loreta

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October 22, 2018

WORLD FOOD DAY - SCHOOL SECTION

A special assembly was held to commemorate the world food day on 16th October 2018, at Vidya Vikas Academy. The student participants explained the significance of world food day, the current food crises, the ongoing problem of the changing climate, the effect on the environment and the measures to be taken to eradicate food crises. A skit was enacted on healthy eating habits, which also focussed on a balanced diet. The children were enthralled to see the powerpoint presentation on the staple food of different continents. The assembly concluded with an action song on healthy food and staying fit. The assembly was conducted by the students of class 1B.

Co-ordinator Tr. Mary Fiona Fernandes

October 22, 2018

NO SCHOOL BAG DAY – OCTOBER MONTH

No School Bag Day was held on 19th October 2018. Theme: – “Let the Light Sparkle in Your Life.” Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Students came dressed in shining/glittery clothes. All the activities conducted were related to the Diwali festival. The activities included diya making/decorating, CD rangoli, pop-up greeting cards, wind chime/bow and tea light candle holder. Students of some classes viewed movies on values. While some shared and distributed Diwali sweets amongst them. t was an amazing learning experience and a fun filled day for the students. All had a great time. Co-ordinator Tr. Celina Cardozo

October 23, 2018

DUSSEHRA CELEBRATION

Dussehra celebrates the Hindu god Rama’s victory over the demon King Ravana and the triumph of good over evil.The Pre-Primary section had a special assembly on this festival on 17th October ‘18.The teachers explained to the children how dusshera is celebrated all over India.The story was enacted to show the destruction of the bad King Ravana.The highlights of the assembly was the Durga Puja followed by the dandiya and garba dance by the children.The teachers too danced to the beat of dandiya and garba which ended with the burning of the effigy of Ravana.

Co-ordinators Tr.Marisa, Tr. Melbina and Tr. Alsa.

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October 26, 2018 WORLD SIGHT DAY

Vidya Vikas School commemorated World Sight Day on the 11th of September 2018. This year’s theme was based on the theme adopted by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Eye Care Everywhere, this theme was to draw attention to eye care issues so that everyone, everywhere has access to good eye health. The activity was conducted as a special assembly that was attended by the students of class 8. The students enacted a skit, a monolougue and a song. All the students actively participated in the assembly. The assembly focused on understanding the difficulties of these visually impaired individuals and on how students can help them to help them. It also focused on the most vulnerable group of visually impaired: young, school-going children, the elderly, those with diabetes. It concluded with suggestions to the students to think on how they can contribute to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to sight. Co-ordinator Tr. Lysandra

October 28, 2018

“MOM AND ME” - ACTIVITY BY LIFE SKILL RESOURCE ROOM

The Life Skill Resource Room organized an event on the theme: “Mom and Me,” on the 25th of October 2018 with the main aim of mother child bonding.

The event focused on the unique bond shared between the mother and child.Both the mother and the child wore the same coloured clothes. The teachers planned activities and games based on the ability and strengths of the child. The program began with a very heart touching action song by the students.

The games for the day included colour coded sorting, filling the bottle to a distance, painting within the outline, bowling, sticking shapes to make a pizza, etc. Every activity was performed by the mother-child duo.

The event was conducted in the assembly area. The place was decorated with balloons along with a table and chair setup and music. The last activity for the day was hand printing.

The mothers had to paint the palm of the child and print it on paper and then use their imagination and make a painting out of the handprint.

This brought out their own creative talent. Care was taken to focus on the punch line: “We are born winners”. So we had a winner and runners up. Every child went home with a prize.

The event concluded with snacks, cold drinks and beautifully decorated marsh-mellows. Parents and children had a ball of a time working and playing together. Thus, bringing them closer in a fun way.

Co-ordinators

Tr. Tanula Cotta & Tr. Savia V. Gomes

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SENIOR SECONDARY SECTION

October 1, 2018

VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY CELEBRATES PRAKRITI MAHOTSAV : MISSION GREEN SCHOOLS

Vidya Vikas Academy enthusiastically celebrated “Prakriti Mahotsav: Mission Green Schools”, a CBSE initiative, from 13th August 2018 to 17th August 2018 to reinforce positive attitude and values towards preserving our environment. Our environment plays a very significant role in making possible the existence of healthy life on the Earth. Due to human negligence and selfishness the nature’s delicate balance has been affected. It is very important to realize the importance of keeping it safe, to know the ways of protecting our natural resources and to get aware about all the bad habits which are damaging the environment day by day. As per the CBSE guidelines the students of VVA, guided by their teachers, planted 11 saplings of native varieties. These included flowering trees, fruit bearing trees and also medicinal plants. Each plant was named after a martyr of Indian Freedom struggle, Goa’s Liberation Movement and of Indian defense services. Thus, integrating the two moral responsibilities- preserving the one who nurtures our life and commemorating the one who gave their life for us. Under the guidance of Sir.Bhushan Sail the VVA family joined the CBSE family in its endeavor to protect our environment and our future generations. Coordinator : Sir Bhushan Sail

October 1, 2018

‘CORNUCOPIA 1.0’ 2018

Loyola Higher Secondary School, Margao, hosted its very first edition of an Inter Higher Secondary event, named ‘Cornucopia 1.0’ on the 25th of September 2018, on account of their Platinum Jubilee. Students from the Senior Secondary Section of VVA participated in this event to compete against 8 other higher secondary schools’ across Goa. The event comprised of several competitions, from art and culture, music and bands to dance and theatre, which allowed students’ to showcase their talent. In spite of tough competition from the other schools, our school did well and bagged the following prizes.

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Coordinator :

Tr. Joyce Fernandes.

October 3, 2018

SESSION ON CAREER GUIDANCE

On the 26th of September 2018, Commodore Mr V.R. Nathan from Anglo Eastern Ship Management Ltd. conducted a career guidance session to enlighten the students of the Senior Secondary Section about the various job opportunities available in Merchant Navy. Anglo-Eastern is one of the world’s largest ship management companies and manages a fleet of over 350 vessels. Recently Anglo-Eastern company has founded its own Maritime Academy on a 53 acre site at Karjat where the company’s cadets are tutored in all core subjects. The session aimed at briefing the students about the eligibility criteria, mode of applying, incentives offered on fees, variety of posts available ranging from cadets to officers, engineers and captains and the attractive salaries offered in Merchant Navy. He motivated and urged the students to join the academy for their better prospects after their board examination. It was truly an informative session for the students.

OCTOBER 3, 2018

INTER HIGHER SECONDARY ELOCUTION COMPETITION

On 29th September 2018, St. Andrew’s Higher Secondary School, Vasco, Goa, organized an All Goa Inter Higher SecondaryElocution Competition. Shruti Chaturvedi, a student of class 12 A represented Vidya Vikas Academy for the same. Over 20 schools from all over the state participated in the competition and she secured the second place, bagging a trophy and a cash price of rupees 3000. Coordinator : Tr. Joyce Fernandes.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

A VISIT TO DIDAC INDIA AND IDA AWARDS 2018

India Didactics Association (IDA) had organised its 10th edition of DIDAC India from 4th to 6th October 2018 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. It is the most awaited event in the country since it provides the opportunity to explore and understand the use and implementation of technological and pedagogical advancements both internationally and nationally. Spread over two separate workshop arenas, more than 25 workshops were conducted in the span of 3 days. Vidya Vikas Academy was among the top 100 schools of India out of 650 nominations to be declared as the finalist for the IDA awards and to attend TIESS (The International Education and Skill Summit) conference and DIDAC workshops in New Delhi. Principal Mrs Joble Bijoy accompanied by four teachers (Calorina Rodrigues, Sheetal Kumar, Shaheena Basha, Akshay Chari) attended the workshop. DIDAC India is the only event in the country for educational material, training & technology based solutions for all levels and sectors of the education & training Industry. DIDAC had organised many power- packed workshops pertaining to the advancement and the future technologies that can be applied in the field of education. Some of the workshops were based on improvising student’s interaction in class where as others focused on advance level technologies that can be used for making the classes interesting like having virtual reality for education, using ICT tools, STEM lab concepts, etc. The workshops were conducted by top organisations in the field of education like Microsoft, Cambridge, British Council, NCERT, International Bureaucrats, etc. Various Educational giants (National / International) had put up their exhibits in order to showcase their services to all the educational bureaucrats who had come to explore this grand expo from different sectors of the country. The expo showcased services like school furniture, advanced equipments for lab setup, lab utilities, school uniforms, laundry services for hostel resident students, STEAM lab equipments and various software services for educational institutions. Participation in this workshop provided a great exposure to different minds, techniques and advancements in the field of education which will definitely help the school to have a new vision to increase its productivity in academics. VVA has always strived to provide its students with the best of facilities in the country for their overall development and the valuable input taken from the DIDAC workshops will prove helpful to raise the bar and take the school to the next level.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11th October across the globe to put the spotlight on enhancing skill-set of girls so they enter the future workforce on equal terms as their male counterparts. A special assembly was conducted by the students of class 11 B, on the 12th of October 2018, to commemorate this day of vital importance. The theme for this year is “Empower Girls: Before, during and After Conflict”. The assembly started off with a brief introduction to the day being observed. Shruti Chaturvedi recited a poem composed by her on the journey of a girl child right from womb to tomb. A video was screened which featured women motivating the viewers to respect and honor the girl child and provide her with basic rights to health, hygiene, education and safety. The assembly ended with the reading of a powerful quote to draw home the idea of gender equality . Coordinator : Tr. Joyce Fernandes.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

TECHYON

‘Techyon’ an inter-collegiate state level annual competition was hosted by PCCE, Verna from 10th to 12thof October 2018. Students from the Senior Secondary Section of Vidya Vikas Academy participated in some of the competitions held like Debate, Quiz and Science Fair thereby giving a tough competition to the other higher secondary schools. Sujeet Patil, Oysturn Vas and Harsh Naik from class 12-A won the 2nd place for their project ‘Interactive Mirror’ for the science fair. Abhimanyu Sen( 12-A)and Ved Iyer(11-B) bagged the 1st place in debate competition along with a cash prize of Rs. 2000. It was an enriching experience for the students.

OCTOBER 22, 2018

COOKING CONTEST 2018

To provide a platform to enhance the cooking skills of the students the Senior Secondary Section of VVA had organized a group cooking competition on 13th of October 2018 for class 12 students. The competition was held in 3 categories namely chaat, mocktail and dessert( nuts being the key ingredient). The competition gave students an opportunity to showcase their culinary skills and passion for cooking. With great excitement the students completed their task of preparing 3 dishes in 2 hours

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Sr. No

Category 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

01 Chaat Group 1

1. Divya Jain

2. Shounak Kargaonkar

3. Curt Coutinho

4. Brennan Fernandes

5. Jay Shinde

Group 2

1. Yash Naik

2. Sujeet Patil

3. Harsh Naik

4. Lachlan Dias

Group 6

1. Isha Dhuri

2. Shrisha Naik Gaonker

3. Faizah Khan

4. Varun Gangodkar

5. Samarth Raikar

02 Mocktail Group 9

1. Rachael Rodrigues

2. Sneha Mascarenhas

3. Sneha Balgi

4. Anakarina Noronha

5. Annabelle Gomes

Group 3

1.Nishka

Fernandes

2. Kelan Barreto

3.Kirsten

Fetnandes

4. Mariah

Rodrigues

5.Aidan

Rodrigues

Group 7

1. Vanessa Gomes

2. Tamara Barreto

3. Shrusti Bhingi

4. Bhavana Choudhary

5. Feisal Fernandes

6. Mrudulla Battula

03 Dessert (Compulsory

Ingredient

‘NUTS’)

Group 7

1. Vanessa Gomes

2. Tamara Barreto

3. Shrusti Bhingi

4. Bhavana Choudhary

5. Feisal Fernandes

6. Mrudula Battula

Group 8

1.Shanaya

Phaldessai

2. Bhumika

Berbatta

3.Prabhakar

Sawant Dessai

4. Lisa Rodrigues

5. Siddhant Desai

6.Merrick

Mascarenhas

Group 6

1. Isha Dhuri

2. Shrisha Naik Gaonker

3. Faizah Khan

4. Varun Gangodkar

5. Samarth Raikar

.Judges for the competition Mr Christo Mascarhenhas-Chef Tourant at Royal Caribbean(cruise) and Mrs Savita Mascarhenhas, former Sous Chef at Leela Ventures were impressed by the methodology and quality of food the students presented. The participants were judged separately in each of the 3 categories. The results of the competition are as follows:

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Vidya Vikas Mandal's

VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY (CBSE) Shree Damodar Educational Campus, G.R. Kare Road, Tansor, Comba, Margao – Goa. 403601

Tel: (0832) 2706794 Email :principal@vidyavikasacademy.edu.in Website: www.vidyavikasacademy.edu.in

Centre of Excellence

A unique opportunity for students to pursue their talents and interest in school, after school hours from 2.00p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Highly qualified staff will conduct classes for violin, keyboard, bass guitar, vocals and guitar, tabla, drums, dance (classical & western), Karate, Art and Photography. Fees to be paid in advance for a year. For details contact school office.

Yoga Classes

As part of our outreach programme and service to the community Vidya Vikas Academy has yoga classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. in the school hall, 2nd Floor. Register at the school office.