A Precursor to Common Wealth Games

New State Academy, Pitampura organized ‘A Precursor to Commonwealth Games’, on 26th December 2009 in the school premises. The day marked as a call to the Delhiites to play the perfect hosts at the Common Wealth Games Delhi 2010, saw a host of dignitaries, parents and students in presence.
The event began with an invocation to Lord Ganesha which was followed by a scintillating ballet- An Ode to Delhi. The musical extravaganza, which saw the participation of more than 250 students, traversed the mesmerized audience through the historical ascend of Delhi from Indraprastha to a world class city and the venue of Commonwealth Games 2010. To send the message across ‘Come Out and Play- the CWG logo tagline- more than 200 children of pre-school to class II presented colorful sports events which electrified the day with the true spirit of the games. The sports events culminated with the exciting games for the parents which were enjoyed by one and all.
Addressing the gathering, School Principal, Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia urged every Delhiite to respect the city and its infrastructure. She emphasized on making sports an integral part of life in order to make children make more disciplined and healthy. She requested the parents and the teachers to be the role models for the children since they learn more by observation than through books. She thanked the august gathering for rendering their continuous support for making the day memorable.

Attitudes

"Either we own our attitude; or our attitude owns us"
Everything begins and ends with our attitude.
It can lift us up to great heights or pull us down to the depths of failure.
It can energize us to do and say all the right things at the right time, or it can undermine our motivation and cause us to sabotage our own best laid plans.

In fact, it is the foundation for everything that happens - to us, - around us, or - within us.

Attitude ... The key ingredient for success.

Adversity

In everyone's life there comes a time of ultimate challenge;
- a time when all our resources are tested.
- a time when life seems unfair
- a time when our faith, our values, our patience, our compassion and our ability to persist are pushed to the limit and beyond.

Adversity is part of everyone's life.
The question is how do we handle it.

Some have used such test and hardships as opportunity for growth; while others have turned away and allowed these experiences to destroy their hopes.

9th Ramanujan Mathematics Competition

9th Ramanujan Mathematics Competition saw a participation of 1000+ students from different schools of Delhi.

A Session with Dr. Vikram Dutt

Dr. Vikram Dutt, Director, UDYAN CARE, an NGO working for the orphans, rape victims and children suffering from other forms of sexual abuse.

The organization undertakes multidimensional activities that promote child education. The student members of Interact Club and the Council Members attended the interact session where in Heena Makhija, Khushboo Khatra, Pallav and Preeti asked questions on the working of the organisation and how they can be a part of it. Dr. Dutt gave some valuable advice to the children on rational thinking rather than emotional. It was a session full of inspiration for the young students.

Workshop ' Mind Zone'

10 teachers of New State Academy (Dr. Tripti Sakhuja, Ms Aarti, Ms Sandhya Bhardwaj, Ms Upasana , Ms Tripat, Ms Sumedha, Ms Deepali Rampal, Ms Sandhya Bhar, Ms Jaya Gulati) attended the workshop ‘MIND ZONE’ in Kulachi Hansraj Model School. They had the privilege of meeting Mr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhary who conducted this workshop on Mind Magic.
He made them all believe that small changes in our life style and the way we think, read or write can make a big difference in our lives. He convinced everyone that by spending just 5 minutes a day with one’s self would be an interesting experience.
Different activities were conducted to improve the mind memory, in the end he promised to keep in touch with us and wanted the same association from us.
IMPACT Programme Books and the CD kit for imparting the same values and techniques for the mind-memory were given for putting in use/ imparting the same to our students in our school.

Winners & Finalists in Access 2009

Team of Bharat Garg and Ayushi Bhardwaj of class V got first position in On the spot Powerpoint Presentation Competition in Access 2009 held at Modern School, Barakhamba Road.

Team of Nitish and Abhishek Goel of class XI and Team of S. Chandramouli & Kapil Singhal of class XII are amongst the Finalists of Senior programming in Access 2009.

We Congratulate all kids who participated in various competitions and those who won positions!!!!

Admissions Open

Admissions are open for

- Nursery (3+)
- Pre Primary (4+)

Forms can be obtained from the school reception from 15th December ’09 on all working days between 9:00 am and 11:00 am or can be downloaded from www.newstateacademy.org .

Last date for submission of filled up registration forms : 24th December 2009

Declaration of admission list 5th January 2010 at 3:00 pm.

Workshop on “PROMOTING DEPLOYMENT OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS IN NCR REGION”

New State Academy Eco Club members attended a workshop was on 10th Dec 2009 at Delhi Secretariat Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It was an interesting session to promote solar water heating system in various sectors such as residential, industrial, hotel, hospitals etc. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble chief minister of new and renewable Energy, Govt. of India. The occasion was also graced by Hon’ble chief ministers of Delhi, Haryana & Rajasthan.
The resource persons were Ms. Sumita Misra (IAS Director Renewable Energy Department) and Mr. Anil Kumar Director (Environment).They shared their experience about solar water heating devices and also shared some Case studies/ success stories of solar water heater in NCR.
The program was ended by a exhibition, in which many models based on solar heating were displayed. It was a great and interactive session.

Tree Plantation Day

FOREST AND WILDLIFE

“TREE PLANTATION DAY”

Young kids can give big lessons!
Students of class IV-C celebrated TREE PLANTATION DAY. They designed striking leaflets on the topic “grow more trees”. Not only did they fabricate attractive brochures, they walked along their junior classes (III-A and III-B) and excitedly enlightened their juniors about the value of growing more and more trees. While Saru Sharma gave a stupendous presentation, Parul Khattar and Yuvam donated a plant for the cause. Juniors too gave an amazing response. They read those brochures and one little master even commented that he is going to plant a sapling in the nearby garden…..!!!

Felicitation of Dr. Abul Pakib Jinna Abdul Kalam as ‘Bharat ka paryavaran ambassador’

Mrs Rekha Garg along with 10 children from class XI-XII attended the Felicitation programme of Hon'ble Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam as 'Bharat Ka Paryavaran Ambassador' at India Habitat Centre on 9th December 2009.

Shailja with Hon'ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

The program started with the felicitation ceremony of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam by Shri Jairam Ramesh (honorable minister for environment and forests of the state government).Dr Kalam very humbly explained the children importance of planting trees and gave the MOTTO ‘Billion trees for Billion people’. He took the oath along with the children for planting at least 10 saplings and nature them throughout.

The children had many queries regarding climate change so Shailja Sharma of class XII asked Dr Kalam “will India be able to control its carbon dioxide emissions and at the same time not compromise with the development”.

Dr Kalam answered that it all depends upon the young generation sitting here ‘and they would be able to sustain the environment’. He said we are the weather makers. So we decide what type of weather we want. He wanted to satisfy every individuals queries so he gave his personal E-mail ID also. He presented a sapling to each school.

A poet's heart for little kids

Mass Awareness Programme

Mass Awareness programme was organised by Health & Wellness Club during morning assembly on 24th Nov2009. The Resource person Mr. Rajesh Kumar with his team came from CARE PROMISE WELFARE SOCIETY an NGO,working for the needy cancer/Hepatitis patients. The NGO is working for genertaing awareness amongst school children by suggesting remedial measures like tobacco control, non smoking etc. He made the students aware about the sympotms and preventive measures for cancer. He also spoke about causative agents sympotms and preventive measures of Swine flu and Hepatitis B. He emphasised the need to be careful and cautious in carrying out our day to day activties like studying,playing etc.All the students of classes VI to VIII got benefited from this session.

Fun Trip to Manesar

A fun filled trip to ‘BEST WESTERN RESORT COUNTRY CLUB’ Manesar was organized for classes Pre-School to class II on 21st Nov. 2009. Kids enjoyed the interesting activities and games like musical chair ,Tug –of-war, Talent hunt etc. Horse / Camel, Goat cart & Duck train rides were very exciting for the students.Children played indoor games like carom and outdoor games like basket ball and badminton. They enjoyed dancing on the D.J floor, loved watching Rajasthani Puppet Show and relished the different variety of food served to them.

School Picnic

The students of classes VI to VIII had gala time at FUN N FOOD Village during the School Picnic organized on 21st November 2009. Children enjoyed the fun rides and did lot of frolic in the water park.

Visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan

58 students of class X along with Mrs. Neeru Dhamija and Mrs. Archana Chatterjee went for a trip to Rashtrapati Bhawan on 18th November 2009. The trip organized by NIE to magnanimous architecture marvel was a life time experience. The visit down the memory lane through Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Banquet Hall and Mughal Gardens was captivating and exciting for everyone.

Magic Show

New State Academy School conducted a magic show on 17.11.2009 for children of classes preschool, playschool, preprimary I and II. Jatinder Singh Babbar, the Magician was a great fun to watch, playing tricks of turning small handkerchiefs into big ones, ribbons into a rod and taking out gifts from the empty box. It was really a wonderful and an exciting show. Children not only enjoyed but also learnt moral values and enriched their general knowledge from the show. The show was appreciated and applauded by everyone.
A picnic to Country Club (Manasar) has been organized for children of classes (Pre School to Class-II) by Happy Hours School on 21.11.2009.

Poster Making Competition

A poster making competition was organized for students of classes VI to IX on 18th November 2009 by the NSA Health Club.
The theme of the competition was 'Hazards of Plastic Pollution'. About 50 students from various classes exhibited their concern for the environment through colours.

Workshop on Personal Hygiene for Adolescents

Personal Hygiene is the science of presenting and promoting health mainly through the active efforts of the individual. With the endeavor to promote the need for personal hygiene among the students a workshop was conducted by Ms Anu Singh NIE on 'Personal Hygiene' in the Conference Hall of the school on 26th October 2009.
the workshop included the need for and the tips for maintaining good hygiene. The students were made aware of better practices which can help adopt a good lifestyle and also develop one's personality.

Presentation on FIRST AID ESSENTIALS

Health and Wellness club of the school conducted a Powerpoint presentation on First Aid Essentials. As complexity in life is increasing and students are leading a very active life, therefore it is necessary that they learn to deal with small emergencies like burns, heat exhaustion, fainting, fractures, sprains etc. With the aim to equip the students with the know how of what to do and what not to do in case of a minor mishap or accident, a presentation was shown to the students describing in detail the various ways and means to handle a disaster.
The presentation was followed by a brainstorming session wherein different hypothetical situations were given to the students. The students suggested the various safety measures that can be taken in each case. The activity enabled the children to understand the importance of maintaining control as well as providing an emergency framework in case of a disaster.

Powerpoint Presentation on 'Life Skills' and 'Health'

A Powerpoint Presentation Competition was organized for the students of class IX by the Health Club on 'Life Style and Health'. The class was divided into groups. Each group gave sensitizing presentation on the importance of Health, Food, Good Living Habits, Personal Hygiene, Positive Mental State and a Happy Life style. Through the ppt & charts the children explained the disastrous impact on health due to increasing indulgence in junk and adulterated food and a sedentary lifestyle.
The groups gave effective and attractive presentations which provided the mantras for a healthy & happy lifestyle.

Awareness Programme on Cancer and Hepatities B

'We Care Promise Welfare Society' an NGO organized a workshop every December with the aim of generating awareness among the school children regarding the causes, ill effects, precautions and prevention of various diseases like Cancer, Hepatitis B etc.
The resource persons lecture on the Do's and Don'ts about cancer, Hepatitis B etc to aprize the children on these dreaded diseases.
Past year, Awareness Campaign was raised for Cancer and Hepatitis B and in the current session the society undertakes the mammoth task of creating awareness for SWINE flue which can help in early detection and thereby saving many lives.

Education Programme for Improvement in Adolescent Health

With the aim to improve the gynecological health of Indian Women an educational programme is conducted every year by the Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India in the month of December. The programme aims at helping young girls develop a positive attitude towards themselves and towards growing up by presenting biological facts about mensuration and puberty to help the children cope with the physical and emotional changes of adolescence.

The Programme starts with a brief introduction to the topic followed by a brief audio visual film. A doctor speaker further explains the details and takes up the concerns and doubts of the girls.

Enactment of Cartoon Character

CLASS – III & IV
Date :-16-11-09

There was an Inter House Competition on 16th November 2009 in our school premises. Dadhichi house’s students ‘Ria and Harshita’ of class III performed a short story of ‘Tom and Jerry’. Students enjoyed a lot. Bhrigu house’s students ‘Omkar and Prerna’ presented a funny story of ‘Shin Chen’. Students laughed a lot on their performance but they had exceeded the time limit so unfortunately ‘disqualified’

Then performed ‘Aayushi and Param’ of Vashisth house on cartoon character ‘Doraemon’. At last ‘Piyush and Nishika’ of Drona house performed very nicely on the cartoon character ‘Tom and Jerry’.

Now the time for results, Dadhichi came first, Drona and Vashisth came second.

Talent Search Competition 2008-09

Himanshu Bansal and Manish Bhardwaj of New State Academy, Pitampura brought laurels to school for being placed among top ten students out of 20,000 students who had participated in Talent Search Competition 2008-09 organized by Academy of Geography Teachers, Delhi. The students were honored by Sh. Arvinder Singh Lovely, Minister of Education & transport, NCT, Delhi at a special Prize Distribution Function held on 14th Nov. 09 at St. Lawrence Public School, Delhi. Many other eminent educationists and Education officers were present on the occasion.
School Principal Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia congratulated the two students and their parents for their achievement.

Special Assembly on Childrens Day

A special assembly was held for Primary Children on the occasion of Childrens' Day. The Assembly was organized independently by the children of Primary Classes. Parth Hans did the compering, S. Vignesh and Manjeet Dabas spoke about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. A fusion dance was performed by children of classes Nursery to V.

Know & Grow with DEREK

A Principals and Teachers Session 'Know and Grow with Derek' was held in the school premises today and over 50 school principals & teachers attended the same. A very interesting and lively session of course!!!  DEREK shared 8 World Class Ideas for schools. 'Reading Jodi', 'Magic Diary' and 'Breaking Barriers' were indeed interesting ideas.

NSA School Picnic

The students from classes IX to XII had a fun filled day at FUN N FOOD  on 11th November 2009.

National Seminar on "Issues of Muslim Minority Education" at NUEPA, Delhi from 4th to 6th October 2009

Rekha Garg, HOD Social Science presented a paper on "Issues of Muslim Minority Education" .

Vigilance Week at New State Academy Sr. Sec. School

The school observed 'VIGILANCE WEEK' from 3rd to 7th November 2009. On this occasion various events were organized -
Slogan Writing in Hindi 'Bhrashtachar ke Virudh' and in English 'Anti-Corruption'
Poster Making
Essay Writing in Hindi 'Bhrashtachar - Kaaran aur Nivaran' and in English 'Corruption - A cancer for civil society'
Group Discussion on Etiquettes

CMS Vatavaran at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road

Students of the school attended the Environment & Wildlife Film Festivals held from 27th October 2009 to 31st October 2009 at India Habitat Centre.

India has been overtaken with an unprecedented economic growth in the past decade. The vision anticipated in the early years of independence, gathered momentum with the new industrial policy and structural changes in 1991 and gained fructification in the past few years. Uncontrolled and unsustainable growth, industrialization and urbanization has, however, resulted in acute environmental fall-outs, affecting millions of people.
CMS Vatavaran ushered in a fresh green global consciousness on an extraordinary scale, using environment forums and films.
The fifth edition of the festival was organized at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The endeavor was a people’s festival on environment and wildlife, offer a vision to students, specialists, organizations and institutes, building capacity and attempt network facilitation all over the country for protection and upkeep of our environment.

The ‘CMS Environment Forum 2009’ dedicated various themes to the environment:

    * Natural heritage conservation
    * Climate change, global warmingManaging water in cities vis a vis climate change
    * Development of effective climate action plans.
    * Economizing resources
    * Recycle and recreate

The seminars and movies attended by the students threw open to them a deep understanding of different issues related to biodiversity conservation, climate change, green operations, importance of re-cycling, energyresources, unique land preservation techniques etc. Alongside, the students also participated in the Green Tambola and other such events, which generated awareness on various such issues.

Workshop on GOAL SETTING and LIFE SKILLS

The workshop was conducted on 28th November 2009 with an endeavor to employ skills in everyday living that would enable the children to deal effectively with the growing demands and challenges confronting the present generation.
The resource person Ms. Anu Singh NIE gave an extensive talk on life skills, a pre-requisite for adaptive and positive behaviour that would enable an individual to deal and cope-up effectively with the increasing demanding lifestyle. The talk also helped the senior students who are at the threshold of starting their career in setting and planning for achieving their goals.

ROTARY INTERACT - Interact Club Meeting

The  “Interact club” meeting was held in the school premises on 28th October 2009.We had the august presence of –Vivek Sardana, Rakesh Anand,& Mahesh Rehani. There was an open dialogue among students, teachers, and the Rotarians.
The meeting progressed with an appealing conversation on the projects yet accomplished and our future targets.
Projects taken by the club were put forward, like anti – cracker rally, poster making competition for slum area’s children ,CMS vatavaran festival. We all were appreciated for our efforts .Further; we were inspired by their concerns and initiatives for all social causes. Besides, we discussed ways for bringing better changes. The meeting proceeded with conversations on new strategies and plans, like that of blood donation camp in the school fete, counseling sessions of traffic rules for students of schools etc... Next came the individual experiences of students, which were interesting as well as appealing.

 

Later Vivek Sardana shared with us their experiences and guided us towards a better future. The dialogue was so absorbing that no one came to know where the time passed away!!!At last we all exchanged greetings and thus the learning moments became memories!.... 

 

Participation in Perfect Health Mela

Students of New State Academy, Pitampura participated in 'Perfect Health Mela' organized and supported by राष्ट्रीय विज्ञानं एवं प्रोद्यागिकी संचार परिषद् , Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India on 6th October 2009. The venue for the Health Mela was MTNL Perfect Mela Ground.
Various Competitions like Painting, Slogan Writing and Health Quiz were organized in which hundreds of students from various school of Delhi participated. Himanshu Bansal of class XI bagged the third and consolation prize respectively in the painting competition and Priya Goel of class XI got the 3rd position in the Health Quiz.

'Yoga Exponent'

Yoga is a part of India's Heritage. It helps in developing self discipline, enhancing strength, speeding agility and flexibility of human body, have control over one's emotions and above all is an excellent means of stress reliever.
Keeping in view the stress and competition faced by the present generation a session of 'Yoga' was conducted for students of class VIII & IX in the school premises on 4th September 2009.
The students were taught how to perform various आसन which had to be done in a stress free, clam & relaxed mode. The 40 minute session saw a clam and poised relaxation of the students.