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Exploring Democracy: A Visit to the Indian Parliament.
Ms. S. Malik and six students had the privilege of visiting the Indian Parliament, providing them with a remarkable opportunity to witness democracy in action. They participated in an interactive panel discussion on Parliament's functioning, led by experts such as Dr. Raghab Prasad Dash, the Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri. Om Birla, noted author Shri. Amish Tripathi, and Mr. Rishabh Shah, Founder-Director of IIMUN. This session offered the students invaluable insights into the mechanisms of the nation's governance.
Guided tours of both the historic and modern Parliament buildings allowed them to glimpse India's rich cultural and political heritage. From mosaics to archival artifacts, paintings to sculptures, and interactive panels depicting the asanas of Yoga, every detail showcased the best that India has to offer. The students were particularly moved by the sentiment that "The new Parliament building represents the Real India," leaving a lasting impression and deepening their appreciation for democratic values and the country's governance system. |
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The adage that kindness is akin to spreading sunshine and joy found resonance during St. Mark's School, Meera Bagh's 34th Foundation Day celebration on April 20, 2024.
With great enthusiasm and love, the SMS family contributed 25 sacks and 10 cartons brimming with books, old uniforms, school shoes, bags, water bottles, lunchboxes, and pencil cases for the less fortunate members of our community. This compassionate endeavour was part of the 'KHUSHIYON KA RECYCLE CAMPAIGN' orchestrated by the GOONJ NGO. |
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| The Parivartan Project, initiated by St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, is a social endeavour empowering underprivileged students' parents. Class 11 students impart fundamental computer skills like Office Suite usage and Internet browsing. This program, launched in April 2024, extends until December 2024. It aims to bridge the digital divide, equipping participants with essential productivity tools. Through education and practical training, it empowers families with digital literacy, fostering opportunities for socio-economic advancement. This collaborative effort embodies the school's commitment to community development, fostering a brighter future for all involved. |
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A group of five students, Sukhman Singh, Navya Aggarwal, Akshat Kapoor, Vansh Sood, and Siddhant Bhatia from Class 10-B showcased their innovative prowess in the ‘Young Ideathon Competition’ organized by Think Startup and CBSE. Among 50,000 ideas nationwide, their team secured a spot in the top 100.
Their ground breaking concept revolved around the creation of a product named ‘Plastic Magnet’ designed to extract plastic from water bodies, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 and 14, focusing on Clean Water and Sanitation, as well as Life Below Water. |
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| YES, I CAN - Out of 878 entries, Aseem Talwar (XII-A) bagged the third position and won Echo Dot Smart Speaker and Rupashi Nagi (IX-A) bagged the 4th position and won Bluetooth speaker in a 1-minute video-making competition - “I CAN-Make a change, 2023” on the topic - “WHAT I CAN DO FOR MY COUNTRY” Organized by Nehru World School, Ghaziabad. In the video, participants had to tell one thing they can do towards making their city / country / world inclusive / safe / resilient / sustainable by including SDG Goals. |
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School organized a captivating talk show, "Nurturing Inclusivity in a Diverse World."
The visionary minds of PRISM - Arpita Jain, Jasraj Singh, and the Vice Head Girl, Anya Tandon orchestrated a talk show with the trailblazing trans model, Ms. Neerja Punia, the first transwoman to appear on the popular reality show “MTV Roadies” and our esteemed Principal and National Awardee, Ms. Ritika Anand. The eventwas a vibrant symphony of empowerment and understanding where Ms. Ritika and Ms. Neerja delved into the depths of self-love, journey of self-acceptance and societal barriers,unleashing a torrent of questions and opinions that ignited a firestorm of empathy and unity. |
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The student council 2023-2024 was felicitated for their commendable leadership qualities.
The members of the student council 2023-2024 were appreciated and felicitated by the Principal Ms. Ritika Anand for conducting themselves professionally and being exemplary student leaders. |
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Our Principal, Ms. Ritika Anand conducted an enlightening webinar on ways to achieve success in the upcoming examination.
Our Principal Ms. Ritika Anand conducted an enlightening webinar hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on The Teacher App by Bharti Foundation. During the exclusive session, our Principal empowered teachers with insights and strategies that pave the way for success in the upcoming examination. |
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| Our Principal, Ms. Ritika Anand and guidance counsellor Ms. Muskan Kapoor wrote a research paper on “Socio emotional support for students with special needs” and presented in National conference of “Comprehensive Mental Health Initiatives in Schools” while participating in MANODARPAN - An initiative of the Ministry of education for psychological support and mental wellbeing of students. |
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| 37 students from Class 8th and 9th participated in Youth Eco Summit, a curriculum-based
interactive sustainability event to bring out the best solutions for the management of electronic waste that poses a serious threat to our environment. YES was organised by The Times NIE inpartnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Bajaj Foundation to generate E-waste awareness, advocacy and action. |
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| Ms. S.Malik and Ms. A.Jain attended the 25th anniversary celebration of Goonj, hosted at the OPJ Auditorium in Delhi on February 18th. Our school has actively engaged in Goonj's initiatives for over two decades and reaffirmsits dedication to amplify the voices of change and compassion within our society, standing in solidarity with Goonj's mission of creating positive social impact. |
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St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, organized the much-awaited ‘Citation and Farewell Ceremony’ for the outgoing batch of Class XII, 2023-24 on 6 February, 2024.
The ceremony commenced with the warm and affectionate welcome of the students with an auspicious tika ceremony followed by giving away of the Citations.
Our Principal, Ms. Ritika Anand, wished the outgoing batch and urged them to hold on to the St. Markian ethos of loyalty, truth, and honour. Shereiterated the importance of values of empathy, courage and loyalty in the journey of becoming capable individuals.
The farewell was organized by Class XI students, who presented a lovely medley of songs and dance performances to make the day memorable for their seniors.
Precious Memories of the Outgoing Batch of 2023-24 - At the Farewell Ceremony, Head Girl, Aseem Talwar, Head Boy, Navya Sharma, Prisha Jain, Simran Dimri, Gurpreet Kaur, Ishita Verma & Manan Aggarwal share their feelings about their magical journey in school. |
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| 40 students along with three teachers, Ms. Neha Kapoor, Ms. Arti Sapra and Ms. Rashmi Kohli attended the Pariksha pe Charcha program at Bharat Mandapam. |
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| SMS Meera Bagh embarked on a journey of melody and rhythm with the musical event,‘Magical Melodies’. The musical odyssey enthralled the audience with their rendition of fusion of Hindi and English melodies. |
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| A poem written by Advay Jain 4-E got published in the book, ‘Words of Bliss’. |
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| On November 30, we bid adieu to Ms. Meena Sharma in a heartwarming farewell ceremony. |
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On October 27, 2023, Sociology Department’s presented a play, ‘Masan: Unravelling the Dark Reality of Forced Prostitution’. The presentation was a poignant portrayal of the grim realities faced by victims of human trafficking. The event, which aimed to raise awareness and generate empathy, incorporated a range of artistic expressions, including a compelling play, dance performances, speeches, and poems.
The event was graced by the presence of Navdarpan NGO, Delhi, a prominent organization working for the betterment of underprivileged communities. Their insights and experiences underscored the necessity of collective efforts to combat human trafficking. |
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Tiny-tots of pre-primary dressed up as different characters and spoke about the significance of Halloween.
The students of Class 1 participated in a Paper Folding Activity.
Class 2 made paper plate ghosts and hanging bats.
Class 3 celebrated Halloween by crafting pumpkins and bat themed designs.
Class 4 made spooky lamps and cats.
Class 5 made spooky eye masks and beautiful Halloween candy holders using disposable plates.
The students were also shown a Power-Point Presentation and a quiz based on the significance of the festival. |
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The festive season of Diwali, was made special as our school hosted a series of stalls set up by the NGOs: Muskaan, an NGO committed to empowering differently-abled children who showcased their resilience and talents through a variety of handcrafted items.
This event was a beacon of hope and compassion during the Diwali season, reminding us of the power of collective efforts in bringing joy and light into the lives of those in need. |
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| An activity was conducted for the little ones of Class Nursery to teach the concept of wet and dry wherein they dipped a small handkerchief in water, squeezed it and then used a cloth peg to hang it on a rope. It helped them to learn the concept of evaporation in a simplified form. |
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| Cartoon Network hosted an engaging event focused on fostering artistic expression among students by offering hands-on entertainment experiences. |
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Nirmaan Enterprises, a student-led organisation at St. Mark’s endeavours to help the underprivileged women and children.
On 4th September 2023, a team of 11 members of Nirmaan, accompanied by their teacher-in-charges, Ms. Manasi Verma Manchanda and Ms. Arleen Kaur Sawhney went to Basti Vikas Kendra, Kirti Nagar where women from slums learn stitching to sustain themselves. Nirmaan Enterprises shall outsource work to them to help these women find a proper market to sell their products, get appreciation for their work and become independent. |
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A Career Guidance Session was organized by Mr. Naveen Gupta, our Computer Science teacher. The session provided the platform for an enlightening interaction between the students of Class 12 and the accomplished alumnus, Mr. Kabir Nagpal. Mr. Nagpal, a Data Scientist at Zscaler and a proud graduate of the Class of 2018 who shared valuable insights that left an indelible mark on the attendees.
The session commenced with Mr. Nagpal's emphasis on thinking innovatively and stepping beyond conventional boundaries. His candid insights into internships, university placements, and profile building within the academic landscape provided clarity on our upcoming prospects. |
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On 18 August 2023, the Academic Coordinator Ms. S. Suresh and Ms. P. Dhingra attended the State Level TLM Exhibition at Thyagraj Stadium organised by SCERT.
The exhibition showcased a diverse array of TLM designed to enhance foundational skills in the early years, motivate learners, facilitate learning, strengthen the concepts and to make learning fun and interactive. |
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The Nursery parents volunteered to play the role of teachers making the day fun filled for the little ones. Some volunteers taught art and craft, some taught singing and dancing and some narrated a story. The KG parents conducted experiments like 'Soap and Pepper' to teach how effectively soap helps do away with the germs and 'Sink or Float' activity to introduce children with concepts of density and buoyancy.
Our vice principal, Ms. Ritika Anand thanked and appreciated the parent volunteers. |
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Anya Tandon, Deeshita Bahri, Anushka Datta, Devanshi Tanwar and Vanshika Goel, from Class 11 have been selected for the Ladli Foundation Internship. The girls meticulously worked on the weekly assignments, meetings, field visits and workshops to sensitise everyone about strategies to overcome malnutrition.
They will receive internship certificate from DOE, which will have international recognition due to its accreditation with the United Nations. |
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| As part of 'KHUSHIYON KA RECYCLE' campaign by GOONJ, students of Class 4 participated in the Summer Challenge during the summer vacations. They made beautiful Gullaks from old boxes and jars and created lovely goody bags for their less fortunate rural counterparts. The challenge which aimed at inculcating the value of giving back and building empathy was finally completed with a visit to GOONJ Processing Centre at Sarita Vihar on 10th August 2023 with a group of 29 students. The young ambassadors came back smiling with their appreciation badges and a promise to reuse every single piece of waste cloth and paper. |
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The International Children’s Parliament 2023 commenced with the introductory session. 50 students from Classes 4 and 5 attended the session that had the founding members Jasraj Singh and Arpita Jain from Class 12 passing the baton to Anya Tandon, Ansh Chadha, Jasraj Kalra, Arnav Garg, Mehak, Arnav and Raunak all from Class 11.
With an informative presentation, the grade 11 students explained the concept of ICP, its impact and the learning associated with it. |
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| Our NCC cadets display a very fine understanding of character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook and the spirit of unity. Vice Principal Ms. Ritika Anand hailed their spirit and encouraged them to be united, secular and disciplined citizens of the nation. |
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The Old Students Association of SMS Meera Bagh conducted a meeting with students of Class XII.
Atoot Bandhan, The Old Students Association of St. Mark's School has always played an active role, be it Mentor Mentee Workshops, Cultural events and has shown it's philanthropic side as well whenever the need arises.
To create awareness about this, two executive members of Atoot Bandhan, Mr. Siddharth Pruthi and Mr. Dev Soni, visited the school and spoke at length with students of Class 12. They shared their personal experiences about how Atoot Bandhan helped in creating network and staying connected. |
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| A yoga session for teachers was conducted on 10 July 2023. The session aimed to provide a break from the daily routine and help the teachers relax, rejuvenate, and relieve stress. The session was conducted by a certified yoga instructor who guided the teachers through various yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques which helped teachers to focuson their well-being and cultivate a sense of mindfulness and relaxation. |
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| Aditi Dabas of Class 9 who attended the Times NIE Summer Training Program 2023-24 was awarded the Certificate of Honour by our Principal Ms. Anjali Aggarwal. Aditi spoke extensively about her stint at the Times office where she rigorously trained under Ms. Poonam Singh, National Editor of TOI NIE. Aditi designed page 6 Sci-Tech on the given day and impressed everyone at the Times office. |
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| Our little ones from Nursery and KG as they discovered the wonders of fruits and vegetables. The fair was a vibrant display of fresh fruits and veggies beautifully arranged for our curious toddlers to explore. Their eyes sparkled with wonder as they eagerly picked, touched, and felt these colourful treasures. |
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Our students participated in the Mega Plastic Collection Drive from 15 April to 15 May 2023, ICPE (Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment) and were awarded an appreciation certificate for their outstanding contribution to Plastic waste collection.
Our young environmentalists were also privileged to hear the distinguished speakers, Mr. Sumit Basu, CGM - Petrochemicals, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), and Mr. Ashish Jain, Founder & Director - IPCA (Indian Pollution Control Association) speak on the need of reusing and recycling plastic. |
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| Mr. Abhishek Gambhir, Physical Education Teacher of our school participated in National Sqay Martial Art Tournament held at Pahalgam, Kashmir and bagged a Gold Medal. He is also selected for World Martial Art festival scheduled in August, 2023 in South Korea. |
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| A Summer Art Camp was organised for the students of Classes 4 to 7 where the students engaged in Glass painting, Gond Art, Lippan Art, and quilling. They also learnt to make ready to assemble rangoli patterns to add colour and positive vibes to their festivals with a touch of their own. |
With the objective of commemorating World Environment Day, recognizing excellence and awarding participants who have completed all levels of Tide Turner Challenge initiative, Directorate of Education, GNCTD in collaboration with UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) and its educational partners from WWF and Centre for Environment education organised the State Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Summit 2023 on 9 June, 2023.
Our School participated in the activities of Tide Turners Plastic Challenge 2023 challenge which not only engaged school kids in reducing their use of single-use plastic but also guaranteed effective plastic recycling and finding sustainable alternatives to plastics. Our school is one of the 194 champion schools that were felicitated for completing all the levels of the Tide Turner Plastic Challenge (TTPC). |
| Our students attend a Dance Summer Camp from 16 May to 20 May where they learnt Indo Western Dance (Fusion of Kathak and Jazz). |
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| The second year of the program promises to be exciting as we embark on a new journey towards sustainability kick started on a high note as participants from the first edition talked about the initiative of ICP in Classes 4th and 5th, encouraging new students to participate. In the second year of the program, the focus will be on taking a step further in identifying the global challenges and setting achievable goals to tackle them. |
| 20 students of our school alongwith three teachers Ms. Anchal Mehta, Ms. Rooma and Mr. Vipin Chandra Bhatt attended the launch of comic book ‘First Lithuanian Travellers in India’ on 10 May 2023 at India International Centre. The event was quite informative as the Lithuanian Ambassador Ms. Diana Mickevičienė, who is also the author of one of the stories in the book, shared her thoughts about her experience in India. The event was also attended by the Lithuanian artist - Ms. Miglė Anušauskaitė too. The launch was followed by an interactive session with the Ambassador and the Lithuanian artist. |
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| Welcoming parents to the new academic session, our Principal, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, spoke at length about the benefits of effective communication between parents and teachers. She laid emphasis on a strong connection with the school patrons. Vice Principals Ms. Anita Gupta and Ms. Ritika Anand spoke about the growth opportunities given by the school to the children and shared few tips on good parenting. All of them also spoke about importance of nurturing a child with love and care to build a strong foundation for a glorious future. |
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| On 20 March, 2023, students participated in the International Children's Parliament, to put the practical solutions to SDGs 5 and 13 into practice. |
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| Class IV celebrated National Science Day by remembering and discussing about the scientists and inventors like C.V. Raman, Charles Babbage, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison etc. and their contributions to the society. |
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On 10 February 2023, our school bid adieu to the outgoing batch of 2022-23 students. The farewell was organized by Class XI students, who presented a lovely medley of songs and gave their best wishes to their seniors by their thought provoking speeches, recollecting the memories and the time spent by their seniors in the school. It was an occasion for the outgoing students to look back at the time that they spent in school.
Our Principal, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal along with our Vice Principal Ms. Ritika Anand guided the students for their bright future. |
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“There is CAN in CANCER, so it can be defeated."
Every year 4th February is observed as World Cancer Day. Students of biology department decorated the bulletin board, prepared a Power-Point Presentation related to Cancer, its types, symptoms, treatment, myths etc. followed by a quiz that was conducted in different sections of standard XI. |
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| Children of Class KG participated in the ‘Fairy Tale Fiesta’ organized by St. Mark’s World School. The event helped children broaden their imagination. |
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| Our Principal, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, was the Chief Guest at the Book Launch of ‘When Shadows Speak’, an anthology of twenty horror stories written by twenty young students mentored under the Scholastic Writers Academy Programme. The young writers have been mentored by one of the leading horror-story authors of India, Neil D’ Silva. Our Principal motivated and advised the young students to read the best in horror stories from Edgar llen Poe to Clive Barker and learn the nuances further. |
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| On January 30, students of Class 6-G observed Martyrs' Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, to commemorate the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 and pay a tribute to all the heroes of the Indian freedom struggle, who sacrificed their lives for the nation. |
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WINNERS PARIKSHA PE CHARCHA ON THE SPOT PAINTING COMPETITION
On 25th January 2023, 10 students participated in the Pariksha pe Charcha On The Spot Painting Competition organized by CBSE. We are elated to announce that our students have won the First Prize in both the Boys as well as Girls category.
The winners Ananaya Punia 9-E (Boys Category) and Ishita Gupta 11-G (Girls Category) were felicitated by none other than our principal, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal who presented them with their certificates.
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Civil Rights Day is commemorated every year on 16 January. This day marks the birth of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. It recognizes the campaign launched by him to combatracism and inequality in United States. The struggle for civil rights dates back to the time when slavery was practiced in America.
The Political Science Department took charge of generating awareness on this red-letter day. A power-point presentation was shown in all the classes to educate the students about the significance of civil rights and the contribution of various civil rights activists including Kailash Satyarthi, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony etc. Discussions were held on the abolition of slavery, women’s suffragette movement, Montgomery Bus Boycott, gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights and many other prominent milestones which helped people achieve the civil rights. A board was displayed at the reception highlighting the same. |
Teachers play a crucial role in protection of children from sexual offences and abuse. A workshop on POSCO was organized on 12 January 2023 to prepare teachers mentally and train them so they can tackle with the problem effectively.
Our guest speakers were Ms. Mahak Sharma and Mr. Sundeep from the ministry of women and child development. They acquainted and strengthened teachers with acts and laws of the protection of children from sexual offences act (POSCO). |
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Our students participated in Level I of the 12th Geo Genius National Geography Olympiad organised by IBGB Learning Society.
In the Sub-Junior Category, Reyansh Gupta and Kabir Aggarwal (Class 2) secured the first position and won gold medals and a Certificate of Merit and Appreciation.
Junior Category In Class 6, Siddhant Nair won a gold medal and Certificate of Merit.
A silver medal and a Certificate of Merit were awarded to Eeeshvi Bhola for second place.
Other participants are: Ashnoor Kaur (Class 2), Kanishka (Class 3), Aarush Gupta, Lavish Singh Rana (Class 4), Dhairya Prajapati (Class 5), Kartik Chugh (Class 7). |
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Special Education department - BLOSSOMS celebrated Christmas Week (19/12/22 to 23/12/22) for CWSN (Children with special needs) where various art and craft activities were conducted for different class groups. The students made Christmas tree, Christmas bells, snowman, winter scene wall hanging with paper, popsicles, etc. during the week-long
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| Class 12-F celebrated the National Crossword Puzzle Day on 21 December 2022. A power-point presentation, followed by a quiz was prepared and shown to students. This included the basic information, discovery, fun facts etc about crossword puzzle. A bulletin board for the same was also displayed at the school reception. |
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| Class XII-C has celebrated the day by showing power-point presentation on ICAD highlighting its significance, benefits, important statistics, facts etc. A board was also displayed at the reception area showing various aspects on ICAD. |
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| At SMS, Meera Bagh, Class XII-A celebrated the National Letter Writing Day by sharing their ideas through a Power-Point presentation, highlighting the facts related to letters, significance and benefits of letters in the human realm. A board was also displayed at the reception area showcasing strengths and benefits of Letter Writing; encouraging everyone to forget technology for some time and try to connect with pen and paper, indulge in writing letters to friends and family and keep the art of writing letters alive. |
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In pursuance of holistic development of adolescents, CBSE organized "The CBSE adolescent Summit on Life skills, Mental Health, Safety and Well-being 2022" in collaboration with Expressions India.
Our students participated in PATHSHALA NUKKAD KI based on contemporary themes. They presented won the SPECIAL JURY AWARD for a street play on Stigma and Stereotypes of Mental Health. |
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Vidyarambh is an initiative through which the students of our school educate the children fromthe nearby slum areas about health, hygiene, basics of spoken English, the celebration of festivals, along with introductory knowledge of computers.
With Christmas around the corner, our student volunteers from the 9th and 12th spread the Christmas cheer by engaging with the young learners of Project Vidyarambh. Together, the kids danced and sang holiday songs while celebrating Christmas. Our Principal, Ms. Anjali Aggarwal, interacted with the children and shared with them the fundamental meaning of Christmas which is ‘universal love and peace’. |
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Guru Nanak Jayanti was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm within the premises of St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School on 17 November, 2022 by the students of Nursery to Class V.
The programme started with the Prabhat Pheri where children joined dressed up as Panj Pyaaras. It was followed by shabad kirtan, chanting of the Mool Mantra, narration of sakhi based on the life of Guru Nanak Devji, Gatka, a traditional Sikh martial art performed by a student and ‘Ardas’ at the end of the celebration. |
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“Good values are like a magnet - they attract good people.” - John Wooden.
Under the Health and Wellness project, students of Class XI performed two skits on the theme ‘Values and responsible citizenship’. The performance aimed to spread awareness about the importance of Helpline Numbers and FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. The students were educated about some of the angelic numbers like - 1094 : Safety Of Children, 1091: Designed for Women in danger etc. They were also briefed about ‘RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION’ and were inspired to respect each other’s religion. This was indeed a great initiative. |
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| Under the CBSE Programme for Health and Well-being of school going children, an initiative aimed to enhance children’s health and support their holistic development, the students of Class 6 were shown a Power-Point presentation about the common causes and symptoms of anaemia in children, risk factors for iron deficiency, sources of food rich in iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12 and prevention and management of anaemia. It was followed by a quiz on the same to give them a recap of what they learnt. |
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“Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you.” - Soupy Sale (famous American comedian)
Oral health is synonymous with overall health. Keeping this in mind, under the CBSE Programme for Health and Well-being of school going children, a workshop on Oral Hygiene was organized for the students of Class 5.
The workshop was conducted by Dr. Deepika Verma who runs an advanced and multi-speciality dental clinic. With the help of an interactive Power-Point presentation and demonstrative videos, she explained the students how good oral health helps us speak clearly; taste, chew, and swallow delicious and nutritious foods; and show our feelings through facial expressions such as smiling and eventually enjoy life. Various stages of tooth decay and easy ways to check the same at home were demonstrated by the dentist. Children’s queries were also taken at the endof the workshop. |
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St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, Delhi, India organised the "University Career Fair - Career Stride" in association with Fold Five Services. The fair provided a platform to students wherein they got an opportunity to interact with university officials who guided them about courses available in the Universities around the world.
There were 18 Universities along with Education Abroad Consultants who participated in the event. Students were happy and explored opportunities available as career options. The event was covered by our media partner "Global Education News". |
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Diwali is the festival of lights. It celebrates the homecoming of Lord Rama. It is all about spreading happiness. At Nirmaan, we wanted to do our bit for this by spreading joy and happiness through our Diwali Stall. Student members had a blast setting up our Diwali Stall outside school's reception. They sold products like Chocolates, Coconut Ladoo and much more.
The stall had been set up for three days. It was a great experience for the students to learn how to run their own business and earn some money. It was also a good way to make friends and meet new people. Our team was very happy with the results of the stall. The chocolates were our star performer, they were of three types - milk, dark and white. We also had different varieties of ladoo coconut and paan. We even sold lip balms, aloe vera face gel, and bracelets.
We learned how to market our products properly by using proper packaging and attractive display racks. We also learned how to work as a team in order to sell more products at a lower price than other stalls.
We loved seeing the smiles on the faces of the young children whenever they brought our product. It was evident from their faces that they loved the product. We also got a lot of positive feedback. In conclusion, our stall was a success.
Moreover, to increase our work experience other than selling products in school premises students tried to set up Diwali stall in “Sunder Vihar” where they sold products like diyas, handmade chocolates, beet root lip balm and aloe-vera face cream. Two students along with a teacher were there on the stall where they learnt how to interact and sell products to customers. At last it was a successful stall. |
The school guidance counsellors Ms. M. Kapoor, Ms. B. Madaan and special educators Ms. S. Gupta and Ms. M. Sethi attended a virtual orientation webinar on use of PRASHAST: A Disability Screening Checklist for Schools under Special Screening Drive.
The speakers gave information on when and how to use the app which aims to facilitate enhanced engagement of teachers and special educators in identifying disabilities in students. |
September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day is a reminder to ‘Remember to be thoughtful of those who tend to forget’. On this day, `Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness, educating and encouraging support about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
To create awareness on this year’s theme, “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, a special assembly was conducted by students of Class 7. A power point presentation coupled with an informative talk about the disease, its causes and symptoms, prevention and management was given by students.
A board related to the Alzheimer's disease which is a progressive neurologic disorder was displayed at the reception. |
Considering the fact that Career Counselling focuses on helping one understand one’s own self, as well as work trends so that one can take an informed decision about career and education, St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh arranged a two day career fair for Class 10, 11 and 12 students to apprise them with the careers emerging from various streams, courses offered by various universities in India, overseas education and how Class 10 students can choose an appropriate stream for themselves in Class 11.
The session included the factors that the students should consider and some tips to make a comprehensive decision.
Mr. Ritesh Jain from Pratham organization took these sessions with the students, gave right guidance and informed about the important elements of any career counselling process, empowered them to understand one’s own self to take an informed decision about career and he also addressed their queries one on one. |
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A memorable session with Shri. Amish Tripathi and Mahendra Singh Gohil during 'Role Model Series' on Instagram Live organized by IIMUN.
On 28th and 29th June, Khushi Mishra of Class XII attended the 'Role Model Series' on Instagram Live, It was organized by IIMUN wherein the founder member Mr. Rishabh Shah interacted with Mahendra Singh Gohil, Crown Prince of Rajpipla - Gujarat who works for the welfare of the LGBTQ+ community through Lakshay Trust. Thought-provoking issues like the difficulties faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the Indian milieu were discussed by the Crown Prince.
On 29th June Shri. Amish Tripathi, author of the iconic Shiva Trilogy and Immortals of Meluha spoke about ‘Creative writing as a career option’ in an interesting and truly inspiring session. |
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An Instagram Live session on “Beyond School Books: Inculcating Reading Habits from an Early - Age” was organized by Oxford University Press India and conducted by Sonia Relia, author of OUP pre-primary course and Dr. Nimarta Bindra.
An Instagram Live session was organized by Oxford University Press India. Ms. Sonia Relia, author of OUP pre-primary course and Dr. Nimarta Bindra conducted the session to discuss “Beyond School Books: Inculcating Reading Habits from an Early - Age” on 15 June 2022.
The informative and interestingsession emphasized on reading as an acquired skill which needs to be inculcated as early as possible because children learn better and faster in the early years. |
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Mr. Naveen Gupta played a pivotal role in the curriculum design for Digital Citizenship and AR-VR skills, to be introduced in Classes VI-VIII.
Mr. Naveen Gupta was a part of team for framing the curricula for Digital Citizenship and AR-VR skills, an interactive and engaging curriculum to be introduced in Classes VI-VIII, a step toward learning the disruptive emerging technologies like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in a practical and exciting manner. The course was launched by CBSE on 9th June 2022 at the CBSE Head Office. |
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The Vice Principal, Ms. Ritika Anand and Senior Guidance Counselor, Ms. M. Kapoor conduct a workshop on ‘Cyber laws and Netiquettes’.
‘Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master’. In conformity of this statement, the Vice Principal, Ms. Ritika Anand and Senior Guidance Counselor, Ms. M. Kapoor addressed the issues related to importance of utilizing the technological resources mindfully and raised concerns over increasing number of cyber safety issues. They shared necessary details about school cyber laws and apprised students with acceptable and unacceptable online behaviors and talked in detail about “netiquettes”. |
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We shine at the Birla Institute of Technology – MUN. Kriday Sharma, Aarav Chadha, Sarah Malik make a mark in MUN at UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
A Model United Nations conference is a perfect amalgamation of all forms of constructive debate, diplomacy and consensus to understand the processes of International Politics and Global Issues.
Students of our school participated in a two day online Model United Nations Event organized by Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi. Our young Delegates participated in 2 committees UNGA-DISEC & UNHCR. Their views were appreciated. Kriday Sharma represented the Republic of France and won the ‘Best Delegate Award’. Aarav Chadha was accorded ‘Special Mention’ in UNGA. Sarah Malik was accorded "Honourable Mention" in UNHCR’. |
Accolades at ICYSS: Aseem Talwar and Savya Purohit receive the Merit Certificates for their research work.
Along with schools from 8 countries namely Guam, Indonesia, Macao, Slovenia, Serbia and Turkey our school participated in ICYSS 2022. Aditya Jhamb received the Third Prize for his Poster Presentation and the Bronze Medal in Sociology for his research paper on ‘Limitations of a Girl Child’.
Aseem Talwar and Savya Purohit received the Merit Certificate / Diploma IV Degree in Sociology and Psychology for their research work in - ‘The Pandemic of Sexual Harassment and Peer Pressure: the good and bad of it’. |
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| We want our students to have enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life, along with skills in verbal communication and social interaction. This is why, we are part of Helen O’Grady International, the world’s largest after-school developmental drama programme widely used in over 25 countries across the globe. The programme enhances the 4Cs in every child i.e., skills of communication, collaboration, creativity and confidence. The students who were part of HOGI presented ‘Hare & Tortoise’, ‘Cinderella & Chicken in a Hurry’ displaying the skills learnt in the HOGI class - characterisation, expressions,technique of multiple sentence flow and voice modulation. |
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The language teachers had an opportunity to attend an interactive session with Mr. Amit Dahiya Badshah, Poet Laureate. He talked about how each of us has a poet within us and how poetry can change the mindset of the people.
He also recited some of his wonderful poems dedicated to his mother, nature, about his transition from a village boy to a city dweller, tiger. He recited poems in English, Hindi and Punjabi. |
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| Ishita Arora (XI-B) and Ragini Sharma (XI-C) participated in Know Your Constitution, a quiz marking the 70th anniversary of the Indian constitution, organized by the Doordarshan Kendra, Delhi for classes VII to XI. The quiz took place in the Doordarshan studio. The quiz had a preliminary round where forty three teams comprising of two students each were to give a written examination. Out of the forty three, the top sixteen scorers qualified for the next round. It was an amazing exposure for our students who got to know a lot more about our Constitution, its history and facts. |
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This year we were collaborating with JCD STEM Partnership School, Illinois, USA on the topic, ‘Reading – A Window to the World’. We were supposed to make a website on the above mentioned topic. So, in February our students had a Skype session with Ms. Deborah Nelson, the teacher coordinator from the partner school, wherein the students came up with amazing ideas to be incorporated in the project to be uploaded on the website. They also discussed about their experience of working in this project so far. |
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A year long awareness drive named Chetna, was conducted to spread messageabout bullying, digital detox, substance abuse and exam stress for students ofclasses VII, VIII and IX.
The activities conducted by teachers, students and guidance counsellor todisseminate the information included power point presentations, videos, posterand chart making activity, role plays, Anti bullying pledge, meditation, webinarand class talks were also a part of the awareness drive.
Just before the exams, three sessions were taken about dealing with exam stressat different time intervals, wherein learning techniques were discussed, strategies were shared with students, their queries were addressed and onesession was dedicated to teach meditation techniques so that students can alsorelax while preparing for exams. |
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“God be with you till we meet again“.
We bid farewell to Ms. K. Mehta after 30 years of valuable service in our school.
The farewell began with the felicitation by our Principal Ms. A. Aggarwal followed by our Vice Principals sharing their experiences of the nostalgic moments shared with her. A colourful programme with songs and dances was presented by the teachers of St. Marks while students walked down the memory lane remembering her lessons as well as the guidance that she gave them at every level. |
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Holi symbolizes the celebration of colours in Nature in the spring season. But unfortunately, like other festivals, Holi has become commercialised and yet another source of environmental degradation.
To generate awareness amongst students to celebrate an eco friendly Holi, Eco club members made Organic holi colours using, henna, turmeric, amla, gram flour, dried flower petals etc. This was followed by a talk on harmful effects of holi colours. |
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The festival of Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival for millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The day is celebrated to venerate Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar. A board was prepared by the students of Class V-F which covered information about its significance and rituals related to it. It was followed by a multimedia presentation on 'Maha Shivratri' shown in all the sections of Class V. |
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The National Deworming Day is observed on February 10, 2020 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and its main objective in to deworm children between the ages of 1 to 19 at schools.
Deworming helps children improve their health. Worm infections lead to an increased susceptibility to illness and disease (e.g. – anemia, intestinal obstructions). Worms diminish the ability to properly absorb vitamins and can also effect the mental and physical development. |
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Reading not only has tremendous power when it comes to fueling the development of all aspects of language ability but also acts a pleasurable and new experience.
To help underscore this point, on 24 January 2020, our school in association with Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd. participated in their ‘One Nation Reading Together’ annual event, where children in schools across the country spent 40 minutes, reading for fun and participating in other activities that celebrate reading as a pleasurable and enriching experience.
All the students as well as the staff members of our school dedicated 40 minutes reading the book of their choice. Students of Classes I to V created posters emphasizing the importance of reading. |
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India International Centre, Gandhi Yuva Biradari and Working Group on Alternative strategies commemorated the 91st Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, 21 January 2020 at India International Centre, wherein ten students of our school participated.
The very idea was to spread the message of hope and courage for people throughout the world and to bring children closer to the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi’s non violent struggle for equity, justice, pluralism and sustainable development.
It was followed by an interactive session and a Question-Answer round in which Pulak Mohanty (XI-C) won the prize. |
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Ms. A. Mehta, after spending meritorious 25 years of teaching in the school was given a farewell by the students and staff members of St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh. A morning assembly was organized and students of middle section thanked her for all her efforts and hardwork and appreciated all the valuable skills and knowledge imparted to them.
A small get together was organised to bid farewell to the teacher. Everyone expressed their sincerest gratitude. Cake cutting was done and gifts and memento were given to her. Our Principal, Ms. A. Aggarwal, Vice Principals Ms. R. Anand, Ms. A. Gupta and the staff members wished her good luck. |
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Science activities that you can eat are always full of fun.
The students of V-C did the Oreo Cookie Moon Phases hands-on activity today. It’s almost as if Oreo cookies were made for this lesson, and it was a great way to learn how to match a moon phase name with a moon phase appearance. |
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