The Aditya Birla Public School, Vikram Nagar, Khor
(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified School)
II Bi-Annual Report
27th February, 2013
Dear Parents, Seasons Greetings!
Nurturance and a love for learning is the best gift that a school can give to children and that is what life at ABPS is all about.
I believe that every child is an A+... it is just that the parameter for each child is unique! Each child entrusted in our care has multiple hidden sparks and the role of the school is to ensure that every moment spent in school is a valuable learning opportunity. At ABPS, we believe that not everyone learns in the same manner and learning always happens in a supportive and caring environment – so we look at facilitating a holistic learning experience where the children as well as mentors work together as life-long learners. The aim is to create a synergy between the attributes of the heart, head and the hand thus preparing the children towards becoming thinking, caring, confident, sensitive and creative individuals.
The second term has been a joyful and enriching experience for all of us at ABPS and with great pride I roll out the second Bi-annual report of the school through details of activities from October 2012 to February 2013.
EXAMINATION: For the first time CBSE conducted the Problem Solving Assessment for the students of classes IX & XI on the 16th of February 2013. It’s a nice initiation of the board to test the general competency of its students. For the better preparation of class XII two pre-board exams have been conducted & an additional pre-board exam has been conducted for class X. All our class X students have opted for the external board exam which is going to be conducted from the 01st of March 2013.
PTA: The second PTA meeting was held on 2nd–Feb-2013. We would make an earnest request and expect the parents to attend such meetings to increase their participation and involvement in the process of all future improvements.
QUALITY SYSTEMS: The recertification audit at the institute was conducted on the 12th& 13th of December 2012. On finding all the requirements of the Quality Management System conforming with the standard norms of ISO 9001:2008 the certification has been renewed for a period of three years.
ROBOTICS: Five of our students participated in National open robotics competition organized by Think Labs at IIT, Mumbai, with the theme “Mission to Mars” held in the first week of December, 2012. Our students Abhimanyu Singh(VIII), Suyash Airen(VIII), Chaitanya(VIII), Prasoon Maheshwari(VIII), Akshat Garg(IX) prepared the Auto Mars robot under the guidance of Mr. Santosh Kotwani.
CRC: CRC has conducted a series of workshops for students of classes IX to XII during last six months. External counselors were also invited along with workshops conducted by regular school resource persons. For class IX, we conducted various activities based workshops to determine their interest and aptitude under the self –discovery diary as both plays an important role in identifying their subject option choices for higher classes. For class X we focused on to update them with the various options available in different subjects. Under AEP, we organized an awareness workshop for the girls of VI-X. It was conducted by Dr. A.Choudhary and Dr. M.Mathew of the Vikram Hospital.
TRAINING DEVELOPMENT: Shri A.S.Gangwar (Principal) attended a workshop on “Enhancing the effectiveness & impact of schools” at Gyanodaya, Mumbai. All staff members attended two successive workshops on power point presentation conducted by a resource person from NIIT, Mumbai. Mr. G. Moorjani attended a workshop at Indore on “Project work in business studies-purpose approach evaluation”. Mr.V.K.Gupta & Mr.Sagir Ahmed attended “Training on formative assessment” at Indore. Mrs. A.Jhansiwale and Mr. A.S.Rathore attended “SAARC” conference for library and information professionals” at BIMTECH, Greater Noida. Mr.V.Singh attended a workshop at Bhopal on “Functioning of Eco-Clubs” organized by Vigyanprasar and Science Center, New Delhi.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: There are a number of extra curricular activities which supplement the class –work of the students. These activities not only widen the horizons of the students` knowledge but also sharpen their skills and develop their personalities. Competitions like Group Song, Eng. Story telling, Salad decoration with parents & Group dance were organized for Gr.A, Group Song, Solo Dance, Quiz(Gr.B), Power point Presentation, Doha Antakshari(Gr.C), English Debate, Orchestra(Gr.D). It is truly said that to polish the talents of children, we must catch them young. We try our best to bring out the talents and hone the skills of our students through various activities. To make the Silver Jubilee Year memorable, some additional activities were also organized. These included Toffee race(Nur.-Prep),Dress-up race (I&II),Word Building Activity(I&II),Listen and Draw Activity(III),Solve the jumble Activity(IV&V) and Solo Dance(Nur-II). All the students enthusiastically took part in these events.
VISITS: The CEO of the Aditya Birla Group of Schools Dr. S. Ganguli visited the institution on 30th January 2013. He interacted with the students & the staff. In his interaction with the students, he emphasized on the significance of hard work & sincerity in student life. And to the teachers he advised to be update & zealous in transforming the students into sensible & responsible citizens of tomorrow.
SOCIAL & CULTURAL COMMITMENT: The Cancer Aid Society organized a nationwide Cancer Control Programme. The students of the school participated in it and helped in spreading awareness against this dreaded disease .They also raised a substantial donation worth Rs.1,28,982 .The students were awarded certificates, medals and cups for their commendable effort. A grand cultural evening and prize distribution function was organized on the 9th November, 2012.The chief guest Shri Chander Shekhar, Executive President Vikram cement works, Madam Sudesh Sahdev & Principal Shri A.S. Gangwar lighted the ceremonial lamp and the cultural programme followed. The programme included a Ganesh Vandana, school song, patriotic song and around the world which was a beautiful presentation of dances from countries all over the world. The Ganga dance from India enthralled the audience. Parents & well wishers in large number witnessed the programme. Christmas was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm, carols were sung by the children. Our school celebrated Republic day the students presented Dance drama, Mass P.T, Patriotic and Rajasthani folk dance etc. Shri Chander Shekhar, Unit Head VCW was the chief guest at this occasion. Basant Panchmi was celebrated with full religious belief on 15-Feb-13. It was the long cherished dream of our Principal to have our own School Band Contingent. It was materialized on the Republic day when the Band played National anthem & the students marched on the sonorous beats resonating with fervour of patriotism.
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION The School celebrated its Silver Jubilee this year. To mark the occasion, various events were organized. The celebrations started with an Inter School Group Dance Competition on 13th October, 2012 at the Staff club Dome. In the first week of November, Inter School Hindi and English Debate, Solo Song and on the Spot painting Competitions were also organized. Students from various schools of the region participated in these competitions and exhibited their talent. The Winner of The Champions Trophy was ABPS, Khor. The host school being the winner, the trophy was then lifted by the runner-up school the ABPS Chittorgargh.We organized the Annual Exhibition and the School fete on 3rd November 2012.Parents in large number witnessed the exhibition and encouraged the students. The Annual Athletic Meet was also a part of the week-long celebration. Various track and field events were organized for two days. The closing ceremony took place on 6th November, 2012. The celebrations ended with a grand Cultural Evening on 9th November.
SPORTS & GAMES: Harshit Gupta of class X A participated in the ‘Sadbhavna Marathon Run’ organized by the PHE department at Manasa(M.P.) on the occasion of Voter’s Day 25th Jan 2013. He secured first position and was awarded with a trophy, a track suit and a cash prize of Rs.2100/- on Republic day by the Neemuch District Magistrate. The CBSE National level carrom tournament was held at BCM School Ludhiana from 18 to21-Nov-12.The participants, (under 19 Boys) were Devesh Arien (X), Peeyush Nyati(X), Shreyas Gangwar(X),Harsh Chaturvedi(Xl) and (under 19 Girls)Shweta Solanki(X),Prajakta Ghutugude(X), Ayushi Jain(Xl) and Ankita Nair(Xl).
PRIZES: The school has started with some new prizes to motivate the talent of students in different activities like the best artist of the year (Siddhi Arora ), the best dancer (Sejal Dubey), the best instrumentalist ( Jyotirraj Singh) and the best singer (Dipika Bairagi). These prizes were awarded on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee function (9/11/12) of the school. Some other prizes were also given on this occasion i.e. scholar badges (51 students), scholar blue blazers with badges (9 students). The school got the best school award by National Olympiad Foundation. Some special prizes were given on 26th January 2013 – the best player in different games to 17 students and the best athlete to 6 students. In Mini Marathon, Harshit Gupta secured first position on 7th January 2013, organised by the traffic police department Neemuch. He also secured second position in the tenth National inter district athletics meet organized by Athletics federation of India at Haridwar. Four projects (20 students) of our school were selected for the state level competition organized by the National Children Science Congress they received certificates along with cash prize of Rs.1500/- each. One project (5 students) of our school after qualifying at the state level was selected for the National level competition organized by the National Children Science Congress they received certificate along with cash prize of Rs.2000/- each. 8 students of our school participated at the National Carrom championship in Ludhiana in November 12 (under19). They were honoured with a certificate and cash prize of Rs.2000/- each. Sports Trophy was given to Paramhans House and the best march past trophy went to Tagore house.
SCIENCE PARK: To develop the interest of students in science subjects we have launched a Science Park in our school with working models of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The park was inaugurated by Shri Chander Shekhar Unit Head, Vikram Cement Works. It will help students in better understanding of scientific principles and developing scientific attitude.
SAFETY AWARENESS: Vikram Cement Works observed the safety week from 7 to 12 Jan-2013, and organized a programme on 8 Jan -2013 to make the youth aware of the importance of road safety. The senior students of ABPS joined a rally on this occasion and then assembled at the staff club dome. Through slogans they insisted on the importance of road safety and made the public aware of the rules to be followed on the road. The dignitaries present on the occasion were D.I.G. Ratlam division, S.P. Mandsaur and Shri Chander Shekhar Executive President Vikram Cement Works etc.
TALENT SEARCH: In the month of October, Kaizen competitions were organised by the IT dept. of VCW and awards were received by our students in various categories :-(A)Best slogan:-Sanskar Gupta(VIII), Kartik Kadam (VI), Harshita Parik(VIII), (B)Best Essay:- Kirti Jha(XI), Prachi Tiwari(XI), Shruti Dandapat(VIII) (C)Best Poster:-Jyoti Verma(IV), Ishu Verma(VIII).
3-D MAP: Our geography teacher Mr. Sagir Ahmed designed a 3-D concrete physical map of India to help the students in better understanding of the practical aspects of geographical features of India.
NATIONAL CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS-2012 This year’s theme for science congress was “Energy”. A total number of five projects were selected for state level competition which was held from 23rd to 24th November at Bhopal. One of our project “Plastic: A future fuel” was selected for national level competition which was held at B.H.U., Varanasi from 27th December to 31st December 2012. The entire team of the project with Shreyas Gangwar as the (Group-leader), Yash Sati, Chirag Maheshwari, Kriti Rawat and Dr. Vikram Singh were honoured by District Collector Shri Lokesh Jatav on Republic day celebration for their achievement.
Shreyas Gangwar was selected among 40 students by BARC, Mumbai through a quiz contest conducted at B.H.U.to avail the opportunity to visit the prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
VIGYAN MANTHAN YATRA-2012 was organized by the M.P. Council for Science and Technology, in the month of October. This year 14 students were selected for Vigyan Manthan Yatra. These students visited some of the top science and engineering institutes, science labs and research centre in the country. Three students of our school (i) Abhishek Patidar –VIII, (ii) Sanskriti Verma-IX, (iii) Chirag Maheshwari-XI qualified a test and were selected for government scholarship for next five years. Mines Dept. Vikram Cement conducted a poster comp.in the school on 24thNovember.The topic was Environment. 51students took part in this competition.
VALEDICTION : A Farewell Ceremony was organized on 15th February, 2013 to bid Adieu to the outgoing batch of Class XII. The programme was hosted by the students of Class XI. The Principal wished Best of Luck to the students for their forthcoming Board Examination and blessed them to be successful in their ventures. This was followed by a brief Cultural Programme and presenting mementoes to Class XII students. The students also shared the sweet memories of their school days and expressed the warmth of affection for their juniors by giving gifts.
REMEMBERANCE : The ABPS family deeply mourns the loss of one of their beloved students Master Ajay Beniwal(IIIB) in a tragic road accident on 8th February, 2013.We fondly remember him and pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul. May the Almighty give the bereaved family the strength to bear this loss.
KPA FOR NEXT SIX MONTHS:
1. Extension of library
2. Extension of art room.
3. Addition of two rooms in the primary block.
QUICK THOUGHT: To actualize transformation of our children, the parents too play a proactive role to support the endeavour of the school. The troika of the school – parent –community working together always results in improved student learning.
At ABPS, each one of us will be challenged to exceed our own expectations and thereby become truly ready to face the challenges of the 21st Century.
Warm Regards & Best Wishes
A.S. Gangwar
(Principal)