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यथा शिखा मयूराणाम् , नागानाम् मणयो यथा ।\r\nतदवद् वेदांगशास्त्राणाम् , गणितम् मूर्धनिस्थितम ॥\r\n\" Like the crest of the peacock, like the gem on a snake’s head, so is Mathematics at the head of all knowledge.\"\r\nActivity 1: Quadrometry, Class 8\r\nThe purpose of the activity was to prove that the sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is 360°. The students of class 8 were divided into two groups to perform this activity. Using mathematical resources, they created quadrilaterals, removed their angles, and joined the cut-outs to get the sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is 360°.\r\nActivity 2: Let’s go shopping activity - Class 1\r\nHow to handle money is an important life skill that can be taught as soon as children can count, along with the difference between a “want” and a “need.” These concepts form the foundation for understanding the importance of spending, sharing, and saving. In this activity, a shopping complex was established and children were provided with dummy currencies with which they bought the things of their choice.\r\nIt was a fun-filled activity for children which helped them in recapitulating the concept of ‘money’ taught in the class. They learned to identify and understand the differences between the appearances and values of coins, count how much money is needed to purchase an item, and to count change. Also, understand that money lost will not be replaced, things cost money, and that working or getting an allowance are ways to earn money.

The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.\r\nACTIVITY 1: QUESTION MANIA - Usually teachers come up with the questions in the class during the sessions and seek responses but on the second day of the Math’s week, it was the other way round. The teacher came up with the answers and asked students to frame questions related to the answers through Question Mania activity. It was quite surprising to see that for one answer; a variety of questions were provided by the students of class 6. Through this activity the students were able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to build up the questions and demonstrate creativity and inventiveness either individually or collaboratively.\r\nACTIVITY 2: In another activity the students of class 5 were divided into 5 groups and were given riddles to solve for which they got the fraction as their answer. Then they took the chart paper to draw the fraction they have got as their answer. Students utilised all the concepts studied so far such as factors and multiples and DMAS.

Math is seen everywhere and in everything we do. In fact we must have played many games which involved maths during our childhood. Hopscotch is one such game. It has many physical, social and cognitive benefits as well as it enhances mathematical skills that are beneficial for the child. \r\nChildren of class 2 played the Skip-counting Hopscotch Maze and the following questions puzzled them:\r\n• Where to throw the dice?\r\n• How to jump through the squares?\r\n• Which feet should land in which square?\r\nThere was a lot going on including brain stimulating thoughts as well as physical work which made this game a great way to stimulate cognitive development. This game also enhances the Gross motor skills like balance and strength.\r\nThe children reinforced what they had learnt through this activity and were able to recall the concepts of odd numbers, addition, Subtraction, Even numbers, Table of 2 and 3 etc.

हिंदी भाषा का गौरव दूर दूर तक फैले। विश्व हिंदी दिवस की शुभकामनाएं!

Do we appreciate the ground beneath our feet? All life begins and ends from the soil. It’s the source of food, and medicine and filters our water, among others. Most of us take soil for granted and assume it will always be around. Soil is one of the most magical things on earth! Many of us do not understand or value the soil around us, In a true sense, healthy soil is quite important. The world would have no food security without soil. National soil day is dedicated to healthy, sustainable soil management and keeping it that way. \r\nChildren of classes 7 and 8 collaborated to create a 3D soil profile and discussed the importance of soil and its uses.

Encouraging the holistic development of children during school years is important to help them become global citizens. As important as it is to learn in the classroom or labs, giving equal weightage to both indoor as well as outdoor activities like field trips is what will make children well-prepared for what lies outside in the real world. Field trips allow students to interact with what they are learning. The experience goes beyond reading a concept in a textbook as children are able to participate in it physically. Each experience solidifies learning and supports key academic theories.\r\nThe students of our school went to the Tarumitra bio reserve for a field trip. They witnessed a huge variety of flora and fauna reserved on 12 acres of land area. They saw and understood the ecological balance of nature and the interdependence of all living organisms. They have realized we owe so much to mother earth who has given everything required for our survival. They have seen organic farming and Sulabh Shauchalayas in which human excreta is decomposed and converted into useful fertile soil or humus. The trip helped our children understand waste management and develop a sense of responsibility towards our environment and how to conserve it to acquire sustainable development.

\"Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age\"\r\nThe Constitution of India lays down written laws which generates trust and coordination between the government and the citizens. \r\nConstitution Day also known as \'Samvidhan Divas\' is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. \r\nOn 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India which came into effect from 26th January 1950.\r\nThe people of India are the ultimate custodians of the Constitution. \r\nThe Constitution empowers the citizen but the citizen too, empowers the Constitution - by following it, by adhering to it, by protecting it and by preserving it to make it more meaningful with words and deeds. \r\nThe Constitution is nobody\'s preserve and it is everybody\'s preserve.

On the third day of the humanities week, class 4 students created brochures on Bihar tourism, where they learned about important monuments, popular art and craft, and famous food items of Bihar. the class was divided into 3 groups and each group worked on one theme. This activity encouraged collaborative work, enhanced engagement, and boosted their self-confidence.

On the second day of the humanities week, a peer teaching activity was conducted in which the students of class 6 went on to teach the students of class 3. Their topic was \"What is Government?\" This was a reinforcement of the lesson for class 6 and an active learning experience for class 3. The topic included an introduction to government, its hierarchy, and roles and responsibilities. This activity encouraged sharing of ideas, boosted self-confidence, enhanced engagement, and improved their communication skills.