Montessori/Special Activity

FUN WITH PINWHEEL (Pre Primary) (23.2.18)  

Air is an abstract concept for students. Though we feel it all around us, we cannot see it. To make this concept clearer, a Fun Activity - ‘Fun with Pinwheel' was organised on 23.02.18, for the Pre Primary students. The students made a wind sock in the classroom. In addition, they were provided with pinwheels. These were then taken to the play field to observe the effect of air on them.
This demonstration clarified the concept of air and also urged the children to feel its presence and realise that air exerts pressure. The children enjoyed this fun activity thoroughly and participated enthusiastically.

DOT TO DOT (PRE SCHOOL) (22.02.18)  

The Dot to Dot Competition for Pre School was organized on 22.02.18. Children were guided to join the dots, in sequence, from numbers 1-10. The children participated enthusiastically and enjoyed joining the dots as it was a new activity for them. They were delighted to see a Fish emerge from the dots.

Certificates were awarded to 8 deserving children from each section.

SHOW AND TELL COMPETITION (22.02.18)  

Speech and Language Development is an integral part of our curriculum. As part of our endeavour to help children develop appropriate communication skills as well as self confidence, a Show and Tell Competition was organised for Pre- Primary children on 22.02.18. There was maximum participation of students from each class. They carried their favourite toy with them and spoke a few sentences on it. The toys came in all varieties, right from the superheroes like batman, spiderman to the dainty dolls, from big soft toys to small cars, we had them all. It was a pleasure listening to the little ones describing their favourite toy and why is it special to them. Ten students from each class were selected for the intraclass round and the best performer from each class further competed in the inter class round.

The top spot holders were:

I- Advay Gupta PP- E

II- Uddhav G. Rathi PP- I

III- Aradhya Aggarwal PP- D

Experiment Day (Pre Primary) (20.02.18)

 

An Experiment Day was organised for Pre - Primary children on 20.02.18. It was an excellent opportunity for the children to learn the various properties of water. Focussing on the concept of learning by doing, children were exposed to various hands on experiences related to ‘Water’, highlighting its wonders. It was a fun- filled day for the children.

SPORTS ACTIVITY (COLLECTING THE FLOWER)(15.02.18)  

 

Sports, whether in a team or played as an individual, are great for children. In recognition of the importance of sports in the child's life, sports activity named Collecting the Flowers was organised for our Pre-Schoolers on 15.02.18. All the children participated in a run to collect flowers and decorate beautiful vases placed at the finishing point. It was a cause of joy and achievement for the children.

The 3 winning sections received certificates of appreciation.

1st Position : Pre School F

2nd Position : Pre School A

3rd Position : Pre-school J

ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY (09.02.2018)

An English Calligraphy competition was conducted for the Pre Primary classes on 09.02.18. The criteria for judgement was the writing strokes, proper spacing be-tween words, overall neatness and presentation.

Eight children from every section were awarded certificates of merit. The Overall Best of the Department were:-

FIRST  : Aaradhya Gupta PP H

SECOND :  Pari Tomar PP D

THIRD  :  Virat Kumar PP F

PASSING THE BALL OVERHEAD (07.02.2018)

The spirit of friendly competition comes alive when we talk about sports. A sports activity, ”Passing the ball Overhead" was conducted on 07.02.18 for the children of Pre- Primary. They had  great fun playing with a ball in a different manner, by passing it over their head to the child at the back. The  winners were awarded certificates of appreciation.
First: Pre- Primary- J
Second: Pre- Primary - A
Third: Pre- Primary - D

JOINT ASSEMBLY ON REPUBLIC DAY (25.01.18)  

A Special assembly on Republic Day was conducted on 25.1.18.The children of Pre School and Pre Primary participated in the programme. The children spoke a few lines on why and how we celebrate Republic Day. They dressed up to create the effect of the tableaux, as done during the Republic Day parade, depicting the culture of the different States of India. This was followed by dance performances generating the true spirit of patriotism. 
 

ENGLISH RECITATION (Pre PRIMARY) (30.01.18)

 

An English Recitation competition for the students of Pre Primary was held on 25.01.18. A variety of interesting poems were presented with much confidence. The children were judged on the basis of expression,choice of poem and presentation.
10 best entries from each section were awarded certificates of merit. The First Position holders of every class further competed for the overall spots.
The winners of the Inter Class competition were:
1st-   Janya Kaur -PP-J.
2nd-  Iaana Kakkar-PP-A.
3rd-   Advay Gupta-PP-E.

Let's Salute Our Soldiers (29.01.18)

 

To enliven the national spirit in the children,a fun activity ‘Let's Salute Our Soldiers' was held on 29.1.18 for both Pre School and Pre Primary children.
Children pasted pictures and cut outs of pictures related to Republic Day, from different newspapers and magazines, which they were instructed to bring from home. There was a wide variety of pics depicting heroic activities of Indian soldiers as well as those of our National Flag and leaders.They then assembled these pictures to form a collage which they proudly admired. Children loved making the collage and  participated enthusiastically in the activity.

Sports Day (Pre School & Pre Primary) (24.01.18)

 

Our young sports enthusiasts rejoiced in celebrating the Sports Day. The spark of joy and spirit to run for victory was well ignited. There were 4 races for Boys and 4 races for Girls, for both Pre School & Pre Primary. Mr. Seth, our Sports Director, graced the event and encouraged the children with   his presence. The sporting spirit was apparent and all the children enjoyed participating in the races. Medals and certificates were awarded to the winners.

Hindi Calligraphy (Pre Primary) (22.01.18)

 

A Hindi Calligraphy competition for the Pre Primary children was conducted on 22.01.18. It was a good opportunity for the children to exhibit their calligraphic skills taking utmost care of the presentation too. Eight best entries were awarded Certificates of Merit.

Card Making (27.12.2017)

 

A New Year Card making  activity was held on 27.12.17 for both Pre School & Pre Primary children. The children were given folded pastel sheets and decorative material. All the children participated enthusiastically and they enjoyed the activity.Best performance from each class was awarded appreciation certificate.

Christmas Celebration (22.12.2017)

Filled with fun and frolic Christmas was celebrated in the Montessori department on 22.12.17. 95 children from PS and PP participated in the musical show.The birth of Jesus was portrayed through a short story followed by a rhythmic dance.

Children's favourite Santa arrived at the end and filled the whole environment with joy and merriment.

All the children enjoyed dancing to the beats of 'Jingle Bells'.

Film Show (20.12.2017 & 21.12.2017)

 

 

Children of Pre School & Pre Primary enjoyed the movie show on 20.12.17 & 21.12.17 respectively. They were shown the movie “Pets”, an animated film which they enjoyed thoroughly

Character Depiction (20.12.2017)

 

Children portrayed the roles of various Helpers in their respective classes. The children came dressed up as Dentist, Carpenter, Mechanic, Electrician, Plumber, Farmer and Washerman. They depicted their character by speaking few lines using toy tools. This experience helped them to know about each community helper and their importance in our daily life. They spoke on the mic with much ease and confidence.Children enjoyed the activity a lot.

Winter Carnival (17.12.2017)

 

 

The much awaited Winter Carnival was once again here with much pomp and show. The complete arena overflowed with festivity and merriment on 17.12.17. The fair offered several sideshows, stalls and performances by students. A musical parade on the theme 'Clean India Healthy India' was showcased by 122 enthusiastic children of Pre Primary classes of the Montessori Department. Through their dance the children contributed towards making our country a clean place to live in. The Baby Show was conducted successfully with much participation. The stalls were the major crowd pullers. It was a day of fun and masti for the young and adults alike.

Joy Rides (13.12.2017, 14.12.2017 & 15.12.2017)

 

Children had a grand time at the rides put up just for them at the Pusa Road playground. Escorted by their class teacher they went around the ground happily enjoying every ride.

Packing your Bag (07.12.2017)

 

 

A fun activity “Packing Your Bag” was organised for Pre-School on 07.12.17. Children from each section were required to pack their bags after identifying their own belongings, kept in different corners of the classroom. The activity was oriented to bring about a sense of responsibility and self reliance.

Visit to BBAC, Rohini (24.11.2017 - 30.11.2017)

 

Students of Pre Primary visited the Bal Bharati Activity Centre from 24.11.17 - 30.11.17 along with their respective class teachers, teacher assistants and ayahs.

The day long camp had lots of excitement in store. On reaching the venue the children were served Aloo - Puri for breakfast. They were then divided into two groups for the various indoor activities like, Bubble Painting on a snake cut out & Making Finger Puppets. Children were also taken out for outdoor activities like Crossing the Tunnel, Zip Lock activity etc.

A movie 'Finding Nemo' was shown after which the children enjoyed dancing to their favourite hits.

The Rajma/Chawal was the cherry on the cake and they relished it well..

All the activities were thoroughly enjoyed by the children. They had fun-filled, memorable and adventurous day.

Role Play (28.11.2017)

 

A fun activity for Pre-School was organised on 28.11.17. The theme of the event was Our Helpers. Children from each section were directed to dress up as different helpers and also bring the appropriate equipments used by them.The enthusiastic tiny tots spoke two to three lines on the mike, on the helpers that they portrayed. It was a fun filled day for all, a typical example of Learning by Doing.

My Favourite Sport/ Sports Person (22.11.2017)

 

A  monthly activity for Pre-Primary was conducted on 22.11.17. In order to enhance the knowledge on Sports & Games, children were required to speak a few lines on '' My Favourite Sport or Sports Person ''. They dressed up as their favourite sports person and carried the props to express and enact the topic.  The activity was conducted first in the class and subsequently the best entry from each class received a certificate of merit and also performed on stage.

Puppet Making Activity (20.11.2017)

 

A  Puppet Making activity was conducted in the Pre School classes on 20.11.17. The varied topics for the craft were Transport, Helpers, Pet Animals, Pond Animals, Wild Animals etc. The children were asked to bring a small empty pet bottle which they covered with coloured paper in class. They then happily coloured the cut outs of the objects and pasted them on the prepared bottles.The best entry from every class was awarded a certificate.

Cartoon Drawing Competition (15.11.2017)

 

Children's Day was celebrated in the department in a special way starting with a special assembly that highlighted the reason for it's celebration. Relevant information about  Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru was imparted to the children through a small skit and dance.The central theme was to give children the right to enjoy and grow as healthy and educated citizens of India.
This was followed by a Cartoon Drawing competition for both Pre School and Pre Primary children.The children participated actively and made beautiful cartoons using their imagination.Best 10 entries from each section were awarded merit certificates.The fun didn't stop here.
Members of the PTA distributed biscuits and Frooti to all the children.
 

VISIT TO BBAC, Rohini (01.11.2017 to 20.11.2017)

 

Students of Pre School, escorted by their respective class teachers,teacher assistants and ayahs, visited the Bal Bharati Activity Centre, Rohini, on 01.11.17, 02.11.17, 06.11.17, 07.11.17 & 20.11.17.The day long trip was packed with various fun filled indoor activities  like fun with shapes, co-ordination games, science experiments and dancing. The delicious food  served was relished well  by the children.
 

CLEANLINESS DRIVE (03.11.2017)

 

Children of the Montessori Department participated in a cleanliness drive on 03.11.17. The main aim of the drive centered around keeping our surroundings clean and thus staying healthy. Adorned with caps and aprons, equipped with a duster, the children happily engaged themselves in the cleaning up their surroundings.This activity served to reinforce the importance of cleanliness. Students were given handy tips to be environment friendly and keep themselves, their school and house clean.

VISIT BY POLISH DELEGATION (02.11.2017)

 

Under the student's exchange programme EUMIND,13 students and 2 teacher escorts Mr. Damian Palka and Ms. Natalia Czajka from Poland visited Pusa Road campus on 02.11.17.They were welcomed by the Principal Mr. L.V.Sehgal, Headmistresses Ms. S. Gehani and Ms. Neelam Ahuja.
The group of students visited the Montessori department and observed the Pre School and Pre Primary children  working at the various learning centers.They were impressed with the interest being taken by the students and appreciated the system of collaborated inclusion of progressive and Montessori method of teaching. They were then bid goodbye and gifted colorful stick puppets  made by the students.

 

RHYME DRAMATISATION (30.10.2017)

 

A Rhyme Dramatisation programme was presented on 30/10/17. 89 enthusiastic children of Pre School expressed their joy through two rhymes, Chimpu ki Dukaan and the other on importance of three R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Children conveyed the meaning with beauty, style and feeling. It was a fun filled day for children. Participants enjoyed performing and the audience applauded them for the colourful presentations.

PASSING THE PARCEL (27.10.2017)

 

A fun activity Passing the Parcel was organized for Pre Primary Classes on 27.10.17.In this activity children passed the parcel to each other on the beat of the tambourine/music  and wherever the music stopped ,the child was supposed to pick up a chit from the parcel  and speak or enact on a given topic. The aim of the activity was to enhance their knowledge and speaking skills on the  given topics   :-
• Means of Transport
• Helpers
• Action words
• Garden scene
Overall it was an enjoyable experience for the kids.

SKIT ON ROAD SAFETY (23.10.2017)

Safety awareness should begin from childhood so that it becomes a habit. In order to sensitize children about various safety measures to be adopted while on road, a fun activity was organized for Pre-Primary students, on 23/10/17. Children enacted the various do’s and don’ts to be followed to keep oneself safe on road and avoid any accident or injury .

DIWALI CELEBRATION (16 .10.2017  &  17.10.2017)

 

Diwali is a festival of lights, prosperity and happiness.To mark the occasion a Monthly activity was organized on 16.10.17.The children of both Pre School & Pre Primary ushered in the festival by making beautiful Diwali cards, Paper Rangoli, Kandeel and Bandhanwars. Various techniques like Paper Tearing Pasting, Finger Printing, Paper Folding and Decoration with Glitter tubes and mirrors etc. were used creatively. Children were happy and excited to see the work being displayed and appreciated.One child from each section was awarded a merit certificate for his /her best performance. The concept of sharing was also highlighted through this activity as the children exchanged their cards with their friends. They also learned and recited a rhyme “Deep Jalao- Deep Jalao” along with the slogan “SAY NO TO CRACKERS” for a “SAFE DIWALI CLEAN DIWALI”. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.

The Montessori Department also celebrated this festival with great pomp and show on 17.10.2017.

It was an extravaganza by 125 children of Pre School and Pre Primary. The essence of celebration commenced with a Sanskrit Shloka followed by a small skit depicting the arrival of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. People’s happiness and delightment was shown through a dance.

A skit was also presented to depict the significance of worshiping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi. The programme was concluded with a message conveying “Say No To Crackers”. All the participants performed enthusiastically and the Cultural Programme was enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Morning Assembly : Swachchh Bharat (10.10.2017)

 

A Morning Assembly Programme was conducted on Swachchh Bharat by Pre- School F and Pre- Primary G on 10.10.17. The children spoke on the mission initiated by our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. They emphasized on the need to keep our surroundings and city clean by adopting measures that would help to keep ourselves free from diseases. Children held placards and spoke slogans on 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan'. A rhyme related to the mission was recited by Pre- School Students. In the end the children took a pledge to keep our country and surroundings green and clean.

World Animal Day (04.10.2017)

 

Children of Pre School and Pre Primary celebrated the World Animal Day on October 4th, in order to do something special to highlight the importance of animals in our lives. A variety of activities like animal race, quiz, rhyme dramatization,  love for animals were carried out by the teachers with the children. The children brought soft toys of their favorite animal and expressed their love for animals by speaking lines on the welfare of animals.

A story dramatization on KIND ANIMALS was also carried out where children showed their acting skills and explained how all the animals in a jungle saved a hunter as they had promised themselves of never hurting others. This story helped to sensitize children towards the fact that animals don't trouble us unnecessarily. It was a great event and was carried out successfully. Children went home with the message in their heart and mind that we have to SAVE ANIMALS, LOVE ANIMALS.

Dussehra Celebrations  (26.09.2017)

 

The tiny tots of the Montessori Department celebrated Dussehra on 26.09.2017. The story of Goddess Durga & Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana was dramatised by 33 children from PreSchool and 50 children from PrePrimary.
The main aim of the celebration was to acquaint the children with the mythological story to once again prove the saying that "Good always wins over Evil". All the children enjoyed the musical ballet.

Camel Art Contest  (25.09.2017)

 

The Camel Art Contest 2017 was organised in the Montessori Department on 25.9.2017.The topic for the competition was "fish/butterfly". Both Pre School and Pre Primary children participated actively and made beautiful drawings splashed with bright colours.

The result is awaited..

Costume Fiesta (22.09.2017)

 

It is said that play activity and imitating comes naturally to children. This was proved in the dazzling Costume Fiesta where the tiny tots of Pre School showcased their talent cheerfully. Children were colourfully dressed and participated with much enthusiasm and enthralled everybody with their endearing acts. The main aim of the competition was to bring out the hidden talent of the little stars and give them a platform to build their self confidence and explore their inner strength. 

Best 10 entries from each class were awarded merit certificate.

Story Dramatization  (22.09.2017)

 

A Story Dramatization programme of the Pre – Primary classes was held on 22.09.2017. 90 students participated in the event. The two stories dramatized were Four Friends & The Real Beauty. The children looked adorable in their colorful costumes and spoke dialogues with much confidence.The message of “Unity is Strength” and “True Friendship” was clearly explained through the stories. The stories were enjoyed by all.

Hindi Extempore  (18.09.2017)

 

Hindi Extempore was held on 18.09.17 for Pre-Primary. The preliminary round for the same was held on 11.09.2017. The topic for the extempore was 'Mera School' and 'Mera Bhaarat Mahaan'. Children took out one slip and spoke 8-10 lines on the topic. This competition encouraged children to express their thoughts clearly on the given topic. Ten best children from each section were selected and were awarded with a merit certificate each. Three best entries in the Inter Class round were further selected and awarded three merit positions.

'LOOK AND SPEAK' - (13.09.2017)

The Pre-School children participated in the 'Look and Speak' monthly activity on 13/9/2017. The topic was- 'My Favorite Pet, Farm or Wild Animal'.
Children were very excited and enthusiastic to speak 2-3 lines on mike on their favourite animal, holding its stick puppet or wearing its mask.
One best speaker from each section was selected and was awarded with a merit certificate.

Visit to BBAC Rohini  (11.09.17 - 15.09.17)

 

Students of Pre- Primary went to BBAC, Rohini in the month of September‘17. There are various activities like Ball in the Basket, Bubble Snake, Iron & Magnet, Word Building etc., which aimed at enhancing Physical, Linguistic, Cognitive development of the children. All the activities were thoroughly enjoyed by the children. The day-long trip was fun-filled and a memorable one.

SPORTS ACTIVITY (PRE SCHOOL)(08.09.2017)

 

A sports activity – 'Rabbit & Carrot Race' was organized for Pre-School children on 08.09.2017. The class group activity had four stages. First the students had to wear a rabbit mask and hop towards the rope put up as a hurdle and cross it. After crossing the rope they had to collect the carrot kept at distance from the rope and then cross the hurdle of stones made of waste papers to reach the finishing point.
The classes winning at the first 3 positions were awarded with merit certificates.
Ist position   -   PS-D
2nd position   -   PS-I
3rd position   -    PS-F
The students enthusiastically participated in the activity.

PAPER PLATE CRAFT (07.09.17)

 

A vibrant activity of Paper Plate Craft was organized for the Pre- Primary children on 07.09.17. The theme for the activity was 'Animals', in which they used various art and craft techniques such as printing, cutting and pasting using variety of decorative and waste material to make masks, puppets, head bands etc. Children exhibited their creativity with enthusiasm and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Cleanliness Drive (30.08.17)

 

A cleanliness drive was conducted on 30.8.17. The main purpose of this drive was to create awareness among the students regarding cleanliness and its benefits. Students were asked to bring a cloth duster and an apron. Most of the students adhered to the instructions and brought the material. Rest of them shared it.
Students participated enthusiastically. Some sections did dusting of their classrooms, cleaned the furniture and fixture. Few sections cleaned the tiles of the rooms and of the corridors, while other sections went to the play ground and picked wrappers and dry leaveslying scattered there.
Students were motivated and encouraged to work towards a cleaner environment. This activity proved to be a great way to tell them the importance of cleanliness around them. Students were given handy tips to keep their surroundings and school clean.

SPORTS ACTIVITY- PRE SCHOOL - COLLECTING FRUITS (23.08.17)

 

 

364 nature lovers of Pre School (A -J) participated in a run to collect the fruit that was on their way and kept it safe in the basket with their fellow friends. Gradually the empty basket was filled with variety of fruits which was a cause of joy and achievement for the children. The whole environment was filled with energy, happiness and yelling of children amidst the cloudy sky and cool breeze.

The 3 winning sections will be awarded with a certificate of appreciation.

1st position:    Pre-School A

2nd position:  Pre-School G

3rd position:   Pre-School H

Costume Fiesta (21.08.17 to 23.08.17)

 

Costume Fiesta was organized for Pre- Primary classes from 21st August ’17 to 23rd August ’17. It displayed colourful parade by the children with meaningful thoughts and messages and they had the chance to witness a lively pageant of various characters of their fantasy world. Children were enthusiastic and confident while depicting their respective characters. Best ten entries from each section were awarded with a merit certificate as a token of appreciation.

SPORTS ACTIVITY - Sports Activity (Hop like a frog)(16.08.17)

 

A sports activity 'Hop like a frog' was organised for the students of Pre- Primary. The activity aimed at developing the large and fine muscle of the children. One class at a time participated in the activity. The children of a class stood in four rows and then they hopped like a frog from the starting point till the finishing point and hid themselves behind a huge mushroom kept at the end point. The umbrellas hung on the top with a rope added colours to the whole environment. Winning classes were awarded with certificates. The children enjoyed the activity.

 OUR COUNTRY, OUR PRIDE (INDEPENDENCE DAY)(11.08.17)

 

15th August is a paramount day in the historical backdrop of India. To inculcate this feeling of achievement of Independence, Monthly Activity was organized for Pre- School & Pre-Primary children on 11th August 17. A variety of Art and Craft Activities were done by children using various textures like paper tearing, paper pasting, bud printing, finger and thumb printing etc. Children enjoyed the activity enormously. It was a matter of pride for them when their work was displayed. One child from each section was awarded a merit certificate for his/her best performance.

Independence Day  (10.08.17)

To nurture the feeling of patriotism amongst the tiny tots a special morning assembly on 'Independence Day' was conducted. Through this awakening musical and informative extravaganza, the children were motivated to take a pledge to celebrate success, hardwork and achievement of our freedom fighters. As our Tricolour National Flag was swaying, the air filled with the essence of patriotism.

Janmashtami (08.08.17)

Children of Pre-School & Pre-Primary presented a special morning assembly on Janmashtami. The children were dressed up in traditional attire and shared the important information on the festival. The main attraction of the festival - 'Dahi Handi' was also depicted. Magnificent dance performances on songs with hoopla and Dandiya were presented. A small talk highlighting the importance of celebrating the festival was also done by the concerned teacher.

 

We are friends (04.08.17)

 

All the students of the Pre-School and Pre-Primary made friendship bands for their friends. The importance of making friends was emphasized by the teacher and the message of love, care and sharing was given. The children enjoyed singing and dancing on the friendship day song “Friends-friends 1-2-3'' & ''Let's all sing together''.

 

MY COLOURFUL WORLD-28.07.2017

 

 

The activity of My Colourful World was held on 28-7-2017 for Pre-School and Pre-Primary children. The children were given a figure and using their creativity, they were supposed to colour it. The children participated enthusiastically and did beautiful colouring in the given picture. Few children used their creativity in the best possible way to do the colouring. Merit certificates were given to best ten entries from each section of Pre-School and Pre-Primary.

 

MY FAVOURITE FAMILY MEMBER (24.07.2017)

 

 

The fun activity was planned for Pre- School children on 24.07.17. The children spoke 2-3 lines on their favourite family member. Some of them were dressed accordingly. This activity gave an opportunity to all the children to speak on mike and it was an encouraging event for those who were hesitant to speak on mike. It was very enjoyable for all.

 

FUN WITH SUNGLASSES (19.07.17)

 

365 tiny tots adorned with hats and sunglasses braved the sun during the activity Fun with Sunglasses. Wearing their sunglasses they were supposed to run to their respective hats kept at a distance; quickly put them on and run further to the finishing point. There was a lot of joy and excitement all around with an activity well enjoyed by all.

 

PLANTS – OUR LIFELINE (17.07.17)

 

A fun activity “Plants..Our Lifeline” was conducted on 17.7.17 for the Pre Primary children.They were asked to bring disposable glasses filled with soil along withpre soaked seeds of rajma,chana,moong dal etc. The process of germination of a seed into a plant was explained to them. Emphasis was laid on being eco friendly and thereby saving the environment.They were divided into small groups to do the activity.Children were directed to sow the seeds they had brought, in the soiland water them .The sowed seeds were then kept on the window sill for children to observe its growth through the coming days. They enjoyed doing the activity under the teacher's supervision.

 

EXHIBITION OF SUMMER HOLIDAY PROJECTS (15.07.17)

 

The Annual Exhibition of the Summer Holiday Projects was held at the Pusa Road Campus on 15.07.17. The theme of the event was 'Our Literary World'. Mrs. Sangeeta Gupta an IRS officer, poet and an artist was the honourable chief guest..Theprogramme started with the Lighting of the Lamp ceremony by the chief guest, amidst the gracious presence of our revered Principal Mr. L.V Sehgal and distinguished guests. A small cultural programme was presented by the children of the primary department to welcome the chief guest. The children of Montessori department with the help of their teachers and parents, made attractive projects on various topics such festivals, sports and games, cartoons, flora and fauna and books on their favourite imaginary world of fairy tales and fables. They used different artistic skills and techniques that they learn in school. An art gallery was created displaying various colourful and innovative work made out of waste material using eco-friendly techniques.

 

ACTIVITY WEEK  (10.07.17-13.07.17)

 

An extravaganza of creative crafts kept both teachers and students of Pre-School and Pre-Primary,completely engrossed and occupied for the entire week.The children loved working with different textures and also paper tearing and pasting, to create brilliant pieces that adorned the runners in the corridors.The theme for Pre-School was Rhymes & Stories and varied topics related to the environment and for Pre-Primary, such as Care for Animals, In the Garden, Rainy Season etc.

Adaptation Period  (11.04.17 - 13.04.17 & 17.04.17)

A four day long Adaptation Period crowned the new session of Pre School, session 2017-18. It was the settling down period for the new comers, to ease their anxiety and make them comfortable in the new surroundings. The schedule commenced on 11.04.17 with the Introductory Day. It was a day of interaction between the teachers and parents.

Queries and apprehensions of the anxious parents were put to rest and chocolates and take away gifts were given to every child.

The children loved and enjoyed the “Magic Show” and “Puppet Show”.The entire campus imparted a joyous look, bedecked with colourful balloons.

 

Orientation Programme (01.04.17)

 

An Orientation Programme to usher in the new batch of Pre Schoolers, session 2017-18, was conducted on 01.04.17 in the school auditorium at BBPS, GRH Campus. The school band, at its best, gave the parents a rhythmic welcome.

Our Principal, Mr. L.V Sehgal in his address, to the gathering, proudly showcased the accolades credited to the school. The Power Point presentation by the Headmistress, Montessori Department, Ms.Neelam Ahuja,gave the parents a good insight into what lay ahead. The students of the Pre Primary class enacted a colourful and rhythmic rhyme “Old Mac Donald”, which set many a feet tapping, culminating in a resounding applause.

It was a joyous moment although lined with solemnity. The Special Educator of the school, Ms. Anjali Kaushik, imparted useful tips to parents on the why’s and wherefore’s of this new step towards formal schooling. This was then followed by an interactive session with the parents who had queries and doubts.

Hindi Extempore 19.09.16

 

Hindi extempore for Pre- Primary classes was held on 19.09.16 in which they were supposed to learn 10- 12 lines on two topics which were given to them. Ten merit holders from each section were awarded with a certificate. It was a successful event.

Costume Fiesta

 

Participants of Pre- Primary & Pre- School performed in the costume fiesta in the month of August and September respectively. The efforts by the children in speaking their lines in English were highly appreciated. Each class was awarded ten merit certificates.

Nandkishore Makhanchor (24.08.16)

 

It was a fun activity for all classes of Pre- school and Pre- primary. The girls made murli with a paper and then decorated it with material they brought. The boys made

morpankh with coloured papers and decorated it. They wore it on their forehead while going home and the girls took murli with them to their home. It was an exciting activity and enjoyed by all the children as well as the teachers.

Sports Activity (19.08.16)

 

A sports activity was held on 19.08.16 which was “Ring the Stick”, where the children had to put the ring in the stick. Winning classes were awarded certificates.

Sports Activity (17.08.16)

 

A group activity – “Tunnel Relay” was conducted for the pre- primary children in the month of August. A ball was passed through the leg tunnel and was enjoyed by the children. Winning three classes were awarded certificates.

Monthly Activity (Independence Day) (12.08.16)

 

Cotton pasting on a drawing of dove was done by pre- school children in the month of a August depicting our National Festival Independence Day.

We are friends (Wristband activity) (03.08.16)

 

To inculcate the value of friendship the “Wrist Band Activity” was conducted in each section on 03.08.16. Children enjoyed making the friendship band and decorating it.

Fun with colours (29.07.16)

 

The activity of fun with colours was held on 29.07.16 for Pre- school and Pre- primary children. The children were given a figure and using their creativity, they were supposed to colour it. The children participated enthusiastically and did beautiful colouring in the given picture. Merit certificates were given to ten children from each class.

Fun with sunglasses (22.07.16)

The activity of fun with sunglasses was held on 22.07.16 for pre- school children. Children brought funny sunglasses and caps for the activity. The activity was conducted in the form of a race. All the children participated enthusiastically and were awarded paper trophies. Children went back home with lot of joy and excitement.

Sports Activity (21.07.16)

 

Sports activity “Hoopla” was conducted in which the children had to pass through the hoopla and run towards the finishing point. It was a group activity in which all the children participated. Winning three classes were awarded certificates.

Exhibition (16.07.16)

 

The exhibition of summer projects was held on 16th July 2016. The work done by the children during summer vacation was showcased through the event. There was a lot of hustle bustle in the campus as parents and students thronged the arena to view the display. The guest of honour for the exhibition was music composer Pandit Bhajan Sopori. The enthusiasm and hard work was much appreciated him.

Activity Week  (11.07.16 to 14.07.16)

 

An Activity Week affirms the presentation of the Annual Exhibition of Summer Projects. This year the theme for the week was “Love”. Conducted in the month of July, from 11th to 14th, various arts and crafts were prepared by children on varied topics such as:

* Love for transport

* Love for play

* Love for cartoons

* Love for food

* Love for animals, and last but not the least

* Love for Humanity

Sweet Delight (10.05.16)

 

The pre- schoolers were delighted with their sweet fruity delights. They brought a fruit and an energy drink of their choice, from home, and spoke a few lines on them.

Mother’s Day (06.05.16)

 

“I Love My Mom” was the common message sent out by the children, of Pre- School & Pre- Primary, on the occasion of Mother’s Day on 06.05.16. They expressed their gratitude through cards and crafts made in school with the help and guidance of their class teachers. The Pre schoolers made beautiful cards whereas the Pre primary children crafted eye catching photo frames. To add to the charm, they pasted their mother’s photograph on the frame and presented the same to their mom as a token of love and gratitude.

Katputli ki Duniya (28.04.16)

 

The teachers organized an entertaining puppet show for the Pre- school and Pre- primary children, on 28.04.16. The stories presented, were well illustrated using attractive and eye-catching puppets. Children loved the show and beamed with joy.

Sports Activity (27.04.16)

 

A group activity “Fill the Tub” was conducted for Pre- primary classes on 27.04.16. Children came one by one and filled a tub with water, from the bucket provided at the opposite end. Skill scored over speed. The level of water in every tub was the criteria for winning. The skill lay in transporting the maximum amount of water to the tub. The top three classes were declared winners and awarded certificates.

Cooking without Fire (26.04.16)

 

Children have the wish to imitate and work like their mother does in the kitchen. To tap the interest, a new activity “Cooking without Fire” was introduced this year. Organized on 26.04.16, children of Pre-primary enjoyed preparing different items like sandwiches, biscuit toppings, bhelpuri, lemonade etc. Extremely happy on their achievement they enjoyed sharing and relishing their preparations.

Saving our Environment  (22.04.16)

 

Sensitizing children towards the environment is also a key concern. Done sporadically throughout the year it takes a visible form on the occurrence of Earth day. Children contributed actively in an awareness drive on “Saving our Environment” on 22.04.16, our global Earth Day. They created Earth Day crafts and participated in a Nature Walk around the Campus.

Adaptation Period (11.04.16- 13.04.16 & 18.04.16)

 

An Adaptation Programme holds considerable significance to create a friendly and comfortable environment for the Pre Schoolers to settle down. Packed with different fun activities and gifts it helps generate a happy atmosphere for the children. Stretched across four days, from 11.04.16 – 13.04.16 & 18.04.16, it is an ideal period that allows the children to attune themselves to formal schooling. A Magic Show & a Puppet Show are the added frills during the period.

Annual Day (09.04.16)

 

Nearly 250 children of the Montessori Department, put up a brilliant performance on the occasion of annual function on 09.04.16 They enacted the all time favourite fable “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”. Every aspect of the story was beautifully executed and loved and appreciated by all.