Other Activities (2022 and before) - St.Marks World School Meera Bagh

Loyalty, Truth & Honour

ST. MARK’S WORLD SCHOOL
(Formerly St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School)

This Society runs St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh & Janakpuri too.

Home » Beyond Curriculum » Activities & Competitions » OTHER ACTIVITIES

GO BACK

Anti Bullying Rally - (15 December 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Anti Bullying Rally : Click to Enlarge

UNITE AGAINST BULLYING - DON’T LET ANYONE DULL YOUR SPARKLE.

Waving signs and reciting slogans, the Counselling Department along with the School Anti-Bullying Committee organized a rally to raise awareness against Bullying on 15 Dec. 2022. The students committee comprising students from Classes 9 and 11, addressed the students of various classes and spread message to emphasise the importance to stand up for someone who may not be able to speak and to stop such acts themselves. The committee enthusiastically voiced their slogan "YEH NAHI CHALEGA” in the school. This purpose driven rally wouldhelp negate the counter acts of bullying amongst children and motivate them to take a stand against this malpractice for a greater good.

Special Assembly on India's G20 Presidency - (December 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Special Assembly on India's G20 Presidency : Click to Enlarge

India holds the Presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

The theme of India's G20 Presidency - "Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam" or One Earth - One Family - One Future, is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.

In order to create awareness about the importance of G20 and India's Presidency of this forum, a special assembly was conducted for Classes VI-VIII by St. Mark's World School. Advaita Vashishth of Class VIII shared particulars about the G20 forum and highlighted the importance of India's Presidency for the world.

A nation deeply committed to democracy and multilateralism, India's G20 Presidency would be a watershed moment in her history as it seeks to play an important role by finding global solutions for the well being of all and in doing so, manifest the true spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or the "World is One Family".

Digisky Planetarium: A Peek at the Wonders of Space - (18 November 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Digisky Planetarium: A Peek at the Wonders of Space : Click to Enlarge

Our school introduced the 'Digital Planetarium Technology' to the students of Classes 1 to 4 through the ‘Digisky Planetarium,’ which is a school, theatre and cinema all rolled into one. They were exposed to the best educational and entertaining experience with 3D stereoscopic effects from 15th to 16th November 2022. It opened a fascinating universe before them, where students experienced that when you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system. This Planetarium visit served as a significant tool in increasing science literacy among the students.

Debate Event for Class 10 - (November 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Debate Event for Class 10 : Click to Enlarge

For good ideas and true innovation, we need human interaction, conflict, argument and debate. Debate is a power, it is like art that may be hard to describe but one knows it when one hears it. Debates let us know if our ideas and beliefs represent how we think and feel. The school organized a Debate Event for the students of Class X that gave them an opportunity to test their thoughts and views. The students made reasoned and well thought out arguments on the topics ‘Populism is a threat to democracy‘ and ‘Juveniles should be tried and tested as adults’. The students were extolled for their inimitable efforts.

National Cancer Awareness Day - (7 November 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - National Cancer Awareness Day : Click to Enlarge

Cancer is a major health concern in India. Nearly 1.1 million cases of it are reported every year, two-thirds of these being diagnosed at an advanced stage, reducing the patients’ chances of survival. Thus, to raise awareness among the general public about the early detection and prevention of cancer, November 7 is annually observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India. It was first announced by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, in September 2014. The reason why it is observed on this day is that, Nobel-prize winner, Madame Curie, remembered for her discovery of radium and polonium and huge contribution to the fight against cancer, was also born on this day. Various programs have been initiated to increase research on the prevention and early detection of cancer as well as to provide cancer treatment facilities in India.

Our school also celebrated this day with the Medical Science students of XI and XII. The day began with a brief introduction given by the Class XII students to their juniors about Cancer and the various aspects associated with the disease like types, causes, diagnosis and treatment methods. This informative session was followed by a fun and engaging game called “Hot Seat” in which the Class XII students presented a few hidden words associated with the disease to the students of Class XI who were required to guess the same by taking tips, prompts or scenarios as presented by their peers.

All the students enjoyed and participated in the activity with great enthusiasm. They not only shared laughter but also disseminated the required knowledge and information with each other about this dreadful disease, thereby equipping one another to be prepared and help spread the awareness among the people in the society.

World Tsunami Awareness Day - (5 November 2022)

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, International Bodies and Civil Societies to raise awareness about Tsunami and share innovative approaches for risk reduction. In an attempt to spread the same information, the students of Class VI were shown a video showing how Tsunami had hit India in 2004. The students actively participated in the discussion about the causes, effects and approaches to reduce the risk and destruction caused by Tsunami.

University Career Fair - (4 November 2022)

An Education fair was held at St. Mark's Sr. Sec. School, Meera Bagh in association with Fold Five - University Career Fair, on 4th November 2022, Friday.

Students of Classes XI and XII of St. Mark's World School visited there to explore a plethora of Career options. The students of all the streams visited and found information on many types of courses.

The fair had stalls of various institutes and private universities for the students to explore. The representatives of universities around the globe were present to explain to the students the procedures and eligibility of getting into those universities. The students asked various questions as they brainstormed the newly setup courses which they hadn't known before. The students seemed very confident and they interacted well.

All the subjects that the students could think of were available by the universities.

It was indeed a learning session for these young aspirants and soon-to-be Career oriented individuals.

Halloween - (31 October 2022)

"Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves."

The tradition of Halloween started in the European countries and is associated with the idea of good fortune. It is celebrated as the day when people light fires and dress as ghosts believing that this would ward off evil spirits.

With the same festive spirit, St. Mark's World School geared up to celebrate this international festival by creating spooky corners in the school.

Activity on Eradication of Poverty conducted in Class 8 - (17 October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Activity on Eradication of Poverty conducted in Class 8 : Click to Enlarge

“Poverty is the worst form of violence.” - Mahatma Gandhi.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October across the globe. The day aims to raise awareness of the need to eradicate poverty around the world, particularly in developing countries. One way that students can help to eradicate poverty is to learn the basic causes of poverty and begin practices that will not contribute to systems of injustice that propagate the wealth of only a few. Cultivating an attitude of social equality for all when they are young will enable students to continue to make a difference in their world as adults.

To bring awareness among students, different activities were conducted in Class VIII wherein students were divided into two groups. One group wrote and discussed about the countries living in extreme poverty and the other group discussed the countries facing economic crisis and some developed countries facing poverty crisis in the present times. Students located these countries on a world map and made flowcharts of the policies initiated by the government of such countries. Ending poverty is not just helping the poor, it is giving every woman and man the chance to live with dignity. By eradicating poverty, all humanity will be transformed. Today and every day, let us join hands to end poverty and create a world of justice, dignity and opportunity for all.

SMWS MUN - (14 October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - SMWS MUN : Click to Enlarge

Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. At an MUN conference, students work as the representative of a country, organization, or person, and must solve a problem with other delegates from around the world. MUN teaches participants skills like research, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.

An MUN at Saint Mark's World School was organized (SMWS MUN '22) on 14 October, 2022 for Classes 8 to 10. The delegates of these classes participated in 4 committees: UNESCO, UNHRC, UNCSW and AIPPM.

The MUN helped the students to engage, and allowed them to develop deeper understanding into current world issues. Delegates conducted thorough research before conferences and formulated position papers. At the end of a conference, delegates voted on written policies (called draft resolutions), with the goal of passing them with a majority vote.

Maths Quest for Classes XI and XII - (October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Maths Quest for Classes XI and XII : Click to Enlarge

Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations or algorithms. It is about understanding.

In an effort to lay a strong foundation of the Mathematics subject, Maths quest activities were conducted for the students of Classes XI and XII.

The purpose of the event was to introduce the students to fundamental mathematics in an approachable and enjoyable way.

Students of Class XI were engaged in fascinating activities on comparing the geometric and arithmetic means, finding the number of subsets of a given set, exhibiting the features of sets using Venn diagrams and geometric interpretation of derivatives.

Students of Class XII, participated in fun filled activities that involved demonstrating various properties of vectors.

The activities were thoroughly enjoyed by the students as they enhanced their thinking and math problem solving skills.

Maths Quest 2022: Bingo for Class 9 - (11 October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Maths Quest 2022: Bingo for Class 9 : Click to Enlarge

Mathematics may not teach us to add love or subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution. Keeping this in mind students of Class IX were engaged in playing mathematical bingo tambola wherein they were given some brainstorming mental maths questions stretching their thinking ability. This not only helped students to think independently but also improved their concentration and memorization.

Maths Quest - (11 October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Maths Quest : Click to Enlarge

“Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe.” - Galileo Galilei.

It is said that Mathematics is the key to way of life. Mathematics is the only subject which shows that problems have solutions. To connect mathematics with real life, some fun-filled unique activities were conducted in classes as a part of Maths Quest. Mathematical concepts infused with art were imbibed for long lasting memory of the students. Through activity, students of Class VI were introduced to geometrical shapes and types wherein they made 3-D shaped gift boxes, used symmetry to design dresses, bandhan wars. In another such event, to enhance understanding of numbers, students of Class VII made colourful snowflakes based on the concepts of fractions and designed various mind-bending number games such as Magic number puzzles, Deadly Red number game etc. In an attempt to provide a challenging and engaging mathematical experience, students of class-VIII did origami art using the concepts of radial symmetry and made 3-D star models using paper sticks. It is rightly said that Mathematics can be fun, challenging, hands on and applicable in real life.

World Mental Health Day - (10 October 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - World Mental Health Day : Click to Enlarge

Happiness can be found even in the darkest times, if one only remembers to turn on the light - Anonymous.

We envision a world in which mental health is valued, promoted, and protected, where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health, to exercise their human rights and where everyone can access the mental health care they need. Our school believes in Making Mental Health and Well-Being for all a Global Priority, organized a few activities for students to deepen the values and commitment to mental health. A Mental Health Awareness session was organized for Class 11 and 12 students by our school alumni Ms. Ashmita Sawhney along with the volunteers from NGO called MANN-RAHI The session focused on promoting the importance of mental health as equal to physical health. The activities included video presentation for Class 8 students on “We all have mental health” while Class 9 students expressed what mental health means to them through art. Class 11 participated in Wear your Mental Health in the form of designing your own t-shirts. Everyone along with the school staff supported mental health awareness in green outfits, the colour symbolizing Mental Health Awareness.

Story Telling Event for Class Seedling - (20 September 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Story Telling Event for Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

A wise man once said,”After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the things we need most in the world.”

It’s the stories that gave wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. It is in our imagination that we embrace things and situations that we shy away from real world. Since time immemorial, story telling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to incite curiosity and love for reading in children, a storytelling competition was held on 19 September 2022 for Class Seedling students. The young, enthusiastic storytellers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought and some reinforced moral values.

Virtual Orientation Program - (16 September 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Virtual Orientation Program : Click to Enlarge

An interaction program was organized, as per the direction of DDE (District) West-B, DDE (Zones) for the schools of DOE on 16 Sept. 2022. The Virtual Orientation Program was attended by our school Educational Supervisor Ms. Vandana Pandey, Counsellors Ms. Neha Dutta and Ms. Richa Arora, along with our Special Educator Ms. Astha Goel. The session focused on the use and application of PRASHAST - a Disability Screening Checklist for Schools, under the celebration of International Week for Persons with Hearing Impairment and conducting a Special Screening Drive. The theme of the drive being “Building Inclusive Communities for All”.

Show And Tell Event for Class Seedling - (7 September 2022)

“Tell me and I’’ll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’’ll understand.”

Keeping this thought in mind, and to improve the communication and descriptive skills in children a ‘Show And Tell Event’ was organized for our munchkins of Seedling. Our tiny-tots participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they came up with various interesting objects like calculator, story book, mobile phone, tissue paper, Earth, rainbow etc. and explained their characteristics in an impressive manner. Through this activity there was not only an enhancement in the vocabulary of the students, but a boost of confidence was also seen.

Activities conducted by Grade 8 and 9 on World Alzheimer's Day - (September 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Activities conducted by Grade 8 and 9 on World Alzheimers Day : Click to Enlarge

We remember their love when they can no longer remember - Anonymous.

Every year, 21 September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is among the most prevalent forms of dementia; a set of disorders that disrupt mental functioning. World Alzheimer’s Day is the perfect opportunity for us to raise our voices and find new ways of fighting the disease. Our school marked this day to understand the changing perceptions and increasing existing public knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease. The students of grade 8, were shown videos, with an aim to make them aware of disruption in mental functioning, prevalent among the geriatric population. Grade 9 students actively participated in designing infographics on the disease, its effects and treatment. This day concentrates on breaking the enigmas regarding Alzheimer's disease and demystifying dementia.

Poem Recitation for Class Sapling - (30 August 2022)

“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.“

An Inter Class Poem Recitation Event was organized for the students of Class Sapling wherein they participated enthusiastically as they got an opportunity to showcase their talent and confidence. The event inspired the young poets to come forward and recite on stage. The teachers and the audience was impressed with their poems and appreciated their efforts.

Here are the glimpses of the young poets.

DOXA MUN - (27 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - DOXA MUN : Click to Enlarge

"Debate is so much better than denial".

The students of St. Mark's World School participated in the Doxa Youth MUN organised By St. Mark's Sr. Sec. School, Janakpuri.

Debates were held in commitees of UNHRC, UNSC, UNCSW and AIPPM with agendas ranging from the Sri Lankan economic crisis to religious radicalism in India.

Pranjal Nigam got High commendation in the committee AIPPM as JP NADDA and Parul Khurana got Verbal mention in the committee UNSC as delegate of Germany.

Hiroshima Day - (6 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Hiroshima Day : Click to Enlarge

Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 every year to promote peace politics and raise awareness about the effects of the bomb attack on Hiroshima. Hiroshima was the first city to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.

To create awareness among the students about the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, St. Mark’s World School organised Hiroshima Day Activity for Class VI students. The students collected information and details about what happened on 6 August 1945 and the reason behind America's nuclear attack on Hiroshima. They also gained knowledge on the impact of this bombing on Hiroshima. The students depicted all this data using placards. With the help of this activity students became aware about many facts related to bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.

Awareness on ban on Chinese manjha - (August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Awareness on ban on Chinese manjha : Click to Enlarge

Kite flying is done with fun and fervour across India on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival and Independence Day Celebration held in the month of January and August respectively.

Every year thousands of birds across India lose their wings and their lives due to injuries caused by the glass-coated kite flying maanja, used for flying kites. These are usually made in China and are preferred over the traditional Indian cotton thread string 'saddi', as they are sharp and help cut the other person’s kite string. What people don’t realise is that their moment of pleasure and entertainment is blood-sucking! Heads, wings or claws of birds are infact mutilated by maanja, once entangled in it. Birds die of excessive blood loss or are crippled for life. In order to spread awareness about the same, students of our school were sensitised by showing them a presentation which emphasised on boycotting chinese manjha. The students were then encouraged to take a pledge for saving the birds , kids and adults from getting affected by the deadly manjha.

Tiranga Yatra - (15 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Tiranga Yatra : Click to Enlarge

'At the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.' - Jawaharlal Nehru.

On August 15, 2022, India will commemorate its 75 years of independence.

To maintain the fervour and keep the spirit alive, the students of Class 8 went on 'Tiranga Yatra' to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. They marched the streets carrying a tricolour with posters and chanted various slogans paying homage to the people who fought heroically for our country's freedom in the past. On the other hand, a few students presented a short street play aiming to inculcate patriotism and to commemorate 75 glorious years of India's independence.

Happy Independence Day!
Jai Hind

World Biofuel Day - (10 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - World Biofuel Day : Click to Enlarge

A man must never forget that fossil fuels are very precious and biofuel are the wisest choice. We must understand that without switching to the bio fuel we have no future.

Here is a glimpse of students creating awareness about the use of non-fossil fuel as an alternative to conventional fossil fuel on World Biofuel Day.

Nagasaki Day - (6 to 9 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Nagasaki Day : Click to Enlarge

Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki. Nagasaki city of Japan was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of life instantly.

The bomb was not only dropped on the citizens of Nagasaki. It was dropped on the whole of humanity.

It is very essential to remind the generations of the causes and the ill effects of such human-created disasters. The students of Class 8 were asked to research the causes and consequences of the bombing. They were asked to mark all the places on a world map and make caricatures of the leaders who were involved in giving shape to such a tragedy. Such activities sensitize students and make them understand the importance of international relations.

Quit India Movement - (8 August 2022)

"Do or Die - Mahatma Gandhi".

The Quit India Movement also known as India August Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942. The movement was started on August 9, 1942, and since then the day is celebrated as August Kranti Day / Diwas. Keeping this in mind the students of Class V did a rally on 'The Quit India Movement'.

Students did this activity with great enthusiasm and zeal. They made striking placards for the rally touching on issue of patriotism. It gave a platform to all the students to enhance their knowledge about the freedom struggle and by paying tribute to freedom fighters.

Book Fair - (3 to 6 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Book Fair : Click to Enlarge

‘Books are our best friends’ to mark the importance of books our school organized a book fair by Scholastic India from 3 to 6 August 2022. Books for all the ages were put up through grade-level. Our zealous and enthusiastic students bought the books of their choice. The list of the books was endless and few of them are Captain Underpants, Geronimo Stilton, Pokemon Tom-Gates etc. Books were grouped by age or grade-level. A lucky draw was organized by the scholastic group for book lovers. The students enjoyed the book fair and took the initiative to buy more and more books.

Story Narration Event for Class 1 - (4 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Story Narration Event for Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

"Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world."

Since time immemorial, storytelling has been an integral part of our childhood. Stories give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world. Our tiny tots of Class 1 participated in the Story Narration Event, with great enthusiasm and won everyone's heart.

Poem Recitation Event for Class 4 - (3 August 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Poem Recitation Event for Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

“Poetry comes when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”

Poetry is the best opportunity to give your thought a shape, your mind a fly and your soul a sheer happiness. Keeping the resonance of this thought, an Inter-class Poem Recitation event was conducted for the students of Class IV. The students expressed their thought through the poetries, leaving the audience wonderstruck.

Here are the glimpses of the young poets.

Story Narration Event for Class 3 - (2 August 2022)

"A good story can imbibe the right values in the most impressionable age."

Stories always give wings to our imagination. Story Narration is a universal and traditional art form that has featured strongly in Indian Culture as an effective communication tool. It opens up the vivid imaginations that run wild in the children. It also boosts their confidence and enhances speaking skills. A Story Narration Event was organized for the students of Class 3. Vibrant storytellers came forth with wonderful tales. While some provided food for thought, some reinforced moral values, and some were humorous. Children participated with great ardor and fervor.

INTACH - (28 and 29 July 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - INTACH : Click to Enlarge

Filmit is an exciting project of INTACH that helps students makes short films on their cultural heritage. Students from Class VII and Class VIII were trained in content development and technical development through a series of workshops on 28 and 29 July 2022. Students attended it with great enthusiasm and zeal. It was a splendid session which gave a platform to the students to enhance their innovativeness and creativity for making short films.

English Recitation Event for Class 5 - (19 July 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - English Recitation Event for Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow. "Rightly stated by A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

An English Recitation Event was organized for the students of Class 5. Through this event, students got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence on the stage.

The poetry written by distinguished poets like William Wordsworth, William Blake, Kahlil Gibran etc. was recited by the participants with proper voice modulation and intonation. The audience enjoyed listening to the eloquently and melodiously delivered poetry. It was an enriching experience for all.

"Poetry is eternal graffiti written in the heart of everyone."

Nelson Mandela International Day Activity - (18 July 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Nelson Mandela International Day Activity : Click to Enlarge

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” - Nelson Mandela.

South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela devoted his life to numerous social issues. The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day in November 2009 to commemorate the achievements of the anti-apartheid leader and to carry forward his legacy for a better future. Mandela Day is celebrated every year on July 18, on the birth anniversary of the former President of South Africa. For his efforts to promote peace, coexistence, equality, human rights, freedom, and justice, the leader remains loved by generations. Nelson Mandela breathed his last in 2013.

To commemorate the emotions of selfless service, class 10 students of St. Mark's World School made posters related to the eloquent life lessons related to Nelson Mandela. This helped them to not just remember the sacrifices of this historic figure but also internalize that humanity is above any difference within the community.

World Population Day Activity - (11 July 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - World Population Day Activity : Click to Enlarge

The World Population was first marked on July 11, 1990. In December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to continue observing World Population Day to enhance awareness about population issues, including their relations to the environment.

Today a resilient world of 8 billion, needs to be celebrated. A world that upholds individual rights and choices, offers infinite possibilities - possibilities for people, societies and our shared planet to thrive and prosper.

Keeping this remarkable day in mind and to make our students realise it's significance, we at St. Mark's World School organized a 'slogan writing' activity for our students of Class VII.

Our students wrote emphatic slogans to mark the occasion and presented them in their best creative capacity. The chosen slogans from each section were read aloud by their mentors in all the other Classes from 6 to 10 Std.

The activity culminated with an endearing learning experience which made our students realize that we are each much more than a number, as is the human family. Numbers matter, but let’s count carefully.

Abstract Art by students of Class 4 - (29 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Abstract Art by students of Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. - John Lubbock.

From octagonal stop signs and rectangular doors, to triangular roofs and circular wheels - shapes are everywhere. Learning shapes not only helps children identify and organize visual information; it helps them learn skills in other curriculum areas including reading, math, and science.

Our enthusiastic students of Class 4 engaged themselves in the Abstract Shape Art drawing. Here are a few glimpses of it. Kudos to the stupendous work done by them.

Flip Book of Internal Body parts : a Class 3 Activity - (23 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Flip Book of Internal Body parts : a Class 3 Activity : Click to Enlarge

Learning never exhausts the mind. Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.

Creating an environment where learning takes place in a fun and frolic way is very essential. It’s very important to create situations for children where in they construct their own knowledge by interacting first hand with their surroundings. For building up knowledge about internal organs, the students of Class 3 made a ‘flip book’ on different internal organs and their functions. It was a delightful learning experience for all.

Winners of Poem Recitation Competition for Class 3 - (18 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Winners of Poem Recitation Competition for Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

Recitation is an important and effective mode of English learning: Beauty is the realm of poetry, children enjoy the beauty of expression, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, rhythm and music of words.

"The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give." Keeping this in mind an Inter Class Poem Recitation Competition was organised for the students of Class 3. The competition boosted the spirit and enriched the verbal skills of all the participants and the winners. It was heart warming to see the children brimming with enthusiasm.

We congratulate the winners for their remarkable performances.

Winners of Poem Recitation Competition for Class 2 - (17 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Winners of Poem Recitation Competition for Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

An Inter Class Poem Recitation Competition was organised for the students of Class 2 wherein they participated enthusiastically as they got an opportunity to showcase their talent and confidence.

The competition inspired the young poets to come forward and recite on stage.

The judges and the audience were impressed with their poems and appreciated their efforts.

Congratulations to the winners !

Winners of English Recitation by Class 2 - (17 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Winners of English Recitation by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

Winners of English Recitation Competition for Class I - (14 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Winners of English Recitation Competition for Class I : Click to Enlarge

Poems can prove to be instrumental stepping stones for young ones especially in the early stages of learning the language. To spread the fragrance of poetry among children of Class I, an English Recitation Competition was organised. The little poets enthusiastically participated in the competition and the winners were applauded and praised for their talent.

The winners are as follows:

1st Position
Maanvi (I-E)
Sanaya Singhal (I-B)
- - - - - -
2nd Position
Tanaaya Minocha (I-E)
3rd Position-Fiona (I-A)
- - - - - -
Special Prize
Drishti (I-B)
Aavanya Pruthi (I-E)

Hindi Debate by Class 8 - (12 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Debate by Class 8 : Click to Enlarge

Winners of Inter Class Self Introduction Competition for Class Sapling - (12 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Winners of Inter Class Self Introduction Competition for Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

Introducing oneself to the world is an art, as the saying goes “In the first part of your life convince yourself that you are the best because rest of your life will go in convincing others that you are the best.”

Keeping this in mind an Inter class Self-Introduction Competition was organised for the kids of Class Sapling.

It was heart-warming to see our stupendous students, brimming with enthusiasm and exuberance giving a tough competition to each other. Kudos to our little packets of energy.

The winners are as follows :

First Prize
Araisha Vashisth (Sapling D)
Miraya Mehra (Sapling D)
- - - - - -
Second Prize
Aavya Tiwari (Sapling C)

Third Prize
Abaani Kaur Barmi (Sapling D)
- - - - - -
Special Prize
1. Ibha Gulati (Sapling B)
2. Vaniaa Arora (Sapling B)
3. Harsirat Kaur (Sapling A)

We congratulate all the winners for their remarkable performances.

English Recitation Competition for Class 1 - (11 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - English Recitation Competition for Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words".

Keeping this thought in mind, an Inter-class English Recitation Competition was organized for Class I.

Our little munchkins exhibited their talent and confidence through poetry. They came up with different poems and recited them with voice modulation and appropriate pronunciation.

The competition was a successful one and the learners were applauded for their performance.

Debate Event for Class 7 - (11 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Debate Event for Class 7 : Click to Enlarge

People argue all the time. There is no mistaking that. But arguing can also be a form of intellectual exchange.

Keeping this in mind a debate event was organised for the students of Class 7 to inculcate in them a boundless urge for inquisitiveness and to boost their self-confidence. The students spoke eloquently on the topic “Books should be replaced by Computers”. The participants exhibited great oratory skills. They made their points clear with their arguments and body language. Our Principal Ms. Sheena Kalenga graced the occasion with her benign presence and Ms. Charu Kohli from our faculty motivated the participants with her words of wisdom.

Inter Class Self Introduction Competition for Class Sapling - (9 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Self Introduction Competition for Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

As the saying goes ”It is important to know yourself before knowing the world”.

There’s nothing like a little healthy competition in the school. It motivates students and drives them to put forth their best effort. It sparks interest, passion and ignites a fire within. It also boosts their self-esteem, motivates them to become better and makes them mentally strong.

Keeping this in mind an Inter Class Self Introduction Competition was organised for the students of Class Sapling on 09.05.2022 to enhance their oratory skills.

All the participants performed very enthusiastically and their performance left the judges spellbound.

PTM for Classes 5 to 10 and 12 - (6 and 7 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - PTM for Classes 5 to 10 and 12 : Click to Enlarge

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”

St. Mark’s World School conducted a virtual Parent Teacher Meeting for Classes V to X and XII on 6 May and 7 May 2022.

This was the first great opportunity of the session 2022-23 for parent and teacher to develop a healthy and strong relationship for the holistic development of a child. It opened a communication channel, building connection between school and parents, thereby striving for the integral upliftment of the students. The parents’ feedback is must to understand the need of the child and work further in imparting the child knowledge with the right approach. The teacher’s feedback to the parent about their child is equally imperative as the parents can then give the right push to their child to grow and prosper.

Malaria Prevention Week - (1 to 7 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Read Aloud Competition Results for Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

May 1-7 is observed as the “Malaria Prevention Week” every year. It is the time to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained commitment for malaria prevention and control. Since the year 2000, the world has made historic progress against Malaria, saving millions of lives. However, half the world still lives at risk from this preventable and treatable disease and this risk can be reduced if proper awareness is there. An awareness drive was conducted in our school where the students were provided with basic information about malaria, its parasite, cause and spread of the disease, its prevention and control. It was an informative session for all.

Read Aloud Competition Results for Class 4 - (6 May 2022)

Reading is an exercise for the mind. It helps kids calm down and relax, opening doors of new knowledge to enlighten their minds. To stimulate reading amongst Class 4 students, an Inter Class Read Aloud Competition was organised.

Kudos to all the participants. The winners are :

1st Position
Lakshita (4-A)
Aradhya Saluja (4-B)
- - - - - -
2nd Position
Bhavya Malik (4-A)
- - - - - -
3rd Position
Pranavi Chandra Thapa (4-C)

Read Aloud Competition for Class 4 - (5 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Read Aloud Competition for Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

"Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible."

Reading is a combination of many skills through which readers interact with printed words for content and pleasure. To enhance the reading skills of our students, Class 4 students participated with great zeal for the Inter-Class Read Aloud Competition.

It helped them build many important foundational skills, vocabulary, providing them a model of fluent, expressive reading.

Circle Time with Parents - (4 May 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Circle Time with Parents : Click to Enlarge

What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from. - T.S. Eliot.

Circle time is a time for important social interactions. It helps develop positive relationships among the participants while communicating with each other. Our school counsellors Ms. Neha Dutta and Ms. Richa Arora organised a circle time session with a group of parents on 4 May 2022. The session emphasised on life skills such as sharing and listening, respecting when others are speaking, valuing other’s opinions, accepting feedback, and maintaining reciprocal relationships. The parents were delighted and vented their hearts out. They shared their struggle stories and techniques they found useful at home, which inspired each one of them. The counsellors guided them, on ways of effective communication with students, using rewards and positive reinforcements, developing social skills, and grooming their talents, within the family structure. The session was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the parents.

PTM for Classes Seedling to 2 and a virtual PTM for Classes 3 and 4 - (30 April 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - PTM for Classes Seedling to 2 and a virtual PTM for Classes 3 and 4 : Click to Enlarge

Connecting HOME and SCHOOL makes us a great community of learners !

Holistic development of a child depends upon the hard work of the student, parent and teacher. Parent Teacher Meeting opens a communication channel and builds a strong relationship. Keeping this in mind an offline PTM for Classes Seedling to 2 and a virtual PTM for Classes 3 and 4 was organised on 30th April, 2022. It was a great interaction between the teacher and the parents for the development of their children where they both discussed the strengths and areas of improvement.

First Aid Box activity by Class 4 - (2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - First Aid Box activity by Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

It is said, “If you will stay alert, you will not get hurt!“

First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery. First aid activity not only give our students the ability to save a life but also knowing how to respond in an emergency. The activity taught students to make their own first aid box comprising all the essential aids needed.

So, lets follow the three Ps’:

» Preserve life
» Prevent further injury
» Promote recovery

Let’s check out some glimpses of the activity.

World Immunization Week - (26 April 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - World Immunization Week : Click to Enlarge

“Immunization has been a great public health success story. The lives of millions of children have been saved, millions have the chance of a longer healthier life, a greater chance to learn, to play, to read and write, to move around freely without suffering.” - Nelson Mandela.

World Immunization Week was celebrated by Class IX students on 26 April 2022 in zero period. Two days prior, the students were asked to seek information on the importance of this week.

On the day of the event, a power-point presentation was shown to the students based on immunization and its related terms. This was followed by a questionnaire which was circulated among the students. The students were given time to write their answers based on the knowledge grabbed through reading and class discussion.

This was a wonderful activity to make the students understand that the role of immunization is imperative and pivotal.

Talent Rendezvous - (19 April 2022)

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? - Benjamin Franklin.

Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express. Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation to know that he must not waste this talent, but must develop it.

St. Mark’s World School organized Talent Rendezvous - a mega celebration of talent on 19 April 2022. The event invited participation from both the branches of St. Mark’s group of schools. Our school Vice Principal Ms. Sabina Shergill and Education Supervisor Ms. Vandana Pandey welcomed our guests, Dr. Sandeep Govil and Dr. Naina Vivek Dave.

Dr. Sandeep Govil is a Senior Psychiatrist at Max hospital and Dr. Naina Vivek Dave, is a recognized Clinical Psychologist.

The event was held for students from Classes 6 to 9, with the noble purpose of honing the intrinsic and latent abilities of the pupils by allowing them to demonstrate their inherent talent and diverse faculties through the medium of plethora of activities like Ad Mad show, Role Enactment, Indian and Western dance. Students enthusiastically performed to the best of their abilities.

This opportunity helped them to inculcate intrinsic motivation and conviction in themselves. Students and teacher coordinators from the schools, thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Abstract Art - (April 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Abstract Art : Click to Enlarge

'Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes'.

To express the beauty of abstract work the students of St. Marks World School created this magnificent piece of art. The budding artists are Amyra Sidhhu , Class 4-B and Aaruhi, Class 3-D.

Class Seedling Activity Day 2 - (17 April 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Class Seedling Activity Day 2 : Click to Enlarge

“We are happy you are here;
We all are going to have a wonderful year;
We’ll read, We’ll write;
And will sing and play;
We’ll build, We’ll paint;
And will learn new things each day.“

After days of silent hallways and empty classrooms, ‘St. Mark’s World School’, welcomed the little munchkins of Class Seedling with open arms. Various fun filled activities were planned for the tiny tots. They enjoyed playing different games like- Pin the Cherries, Topple Me Down, Feed me etc. followed by a Puppet Show organised by the teachers.

Gales of laughter and excitement filled the corridors of their alma mater.

The smiling faces evidently conveyed the joy that each child felt on coming to school – the place where they truly belong. Together we look forward to many more joyful days of learning.

Class Seedling Activity - (17 April 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Class Seedling Activity : Click to Enlarge

It is a happy talent to know how to play - Ralph Waldo.

It's always a joy to watch kids grow, right from the early days when they are learning to balance and eventually walking and running. Once they have a sense of freedom and independence, ride on toys and slides can provide them with hours of fun.

It was a pleasure watching our tiny tots of Class Seedling enjoying a fun ride on toy train, slides and other games too.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - (13 April 2022)

More than hundred years have passed but the Jallianwala Bagh massacre continues to be the black spot in the history of India as General Dyer had ordered his troops to open fire at a crowd of unarmed civilians on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar on the joyous, festival of Baisakhi. Hundreds of men, women and children lost their lives in this massacre.

It is also called the Massacre of Amritsar and is one of the most tragic events in the history of India. In order to create awareness among the students about Jallianawala Bagh Massacre, the students of Class VI represented the whole incident with the help of the placards and expressed their views. On the 103rd anniversary of the massacre, we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in the deadly incident. The nation will never forget their supreme sacrifices and they will continue to inspire love for our motherland.

Deworming Campaign - (1 to 9 April 2022)

Character Mapping Activity by Class 1 - (March 2022)

To make the online teaching learning process more joyous for our students, various fun filled activities are organized from time to time. The little ones participate whole heartedly and enthusiastically in these activities. A ‘Character Mapping Activity’ was conducted for the tiny tots of Class I wherein they pasted the pictures of their favourite cartoon character or fairy tale characters and complemented them with various describing words. It was indeed a splendid session.

Book Cover Activity by Class 4 - (March 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Book Cover Activity by Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

Creativity is different to everyone, but everyone is creative in their own ways. Sometimes, in order to be creative, you need to think outside of the box and begin to think of something that is new and different than what is normally out there. Students of Class IV designed some new and innovative cover pages of their favourite story books to tell readers a story before they even crack open the first page. Let’s take a look at their creative side.

Intra Class Competition Winners by Class Seedling - (March 2022)

"Acting gives you a story to tell, a medium to express and a fabulous chance to be someone else other than you."

Role play is the base of all dramatic activities. Such activities challenge children to develop a more sensitive and in depth understanding of all the characters they play and also trains them well in all spheres of acting.

A Character Dramatization Competition was held for the students of Class Seedling. Children portrayed various characters like Hansel and Gratel, Snowhite and the Evil Queen, Laxmi Bai, Beauty and the beast etc. Their costumes, enactment and confidence was appreciated by everyone.

The winners of the competition were :

Seedling-A
» First Position-Sahira Madan
» Second Position-Bani Arora
» Third Position-Geet kaur

Seedling B
» First Position-Ibha Gulati
» Second Position-Prisha Kansal
» Third Position- Vaniaa Malhotra
» Special prize 1-Rubaani Kaur
» Special prize 2- Jaina Arora

Seedling C
» First Prize- Manasvi Doda
» Second Prize-shanaya Roul
» Third Prize -Mayra Maurya

Seedling D
» First Prize- Anhad Grover
» Second Prize- Gaurika Jain
» Third Prize - Miraya Mehra
» Special prize
1. Mudita
2. Sharanya Arora

Skilled Parent Activity by Class 3 - (March 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Skilled Parent Activity by Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.”

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves.

This belief was carried forward by SMWS as a Skilled Parent Activity was organised for Class 3 students. The super talented parents brought and taught an array of skills like painting with different objects, creating wall-hangings, fun craft and dancing to patriotic tunes. The students and the parents both were seen enjoying and creating beautiful memories.

Save Soil Activity by Class 1 to 5 - (March 2022)

“Essentially, all life depends upon the soil… There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.”

To ensure the well being of present and future generations, we all must participate to protect, conserve and manage our natural resources. To spread this vital message about soil conservation, our students of Class 1 to 5 participated in a drive wherein they were involved in poster making activity on the theme Save Soil.

Let's nurture the nature so that we can have a better future.

Little Scientists by Class 4 and 5 - (March 2022)

‘I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.’ - Confucius.

Keeping this thought in mind, an activity ‘Little Scientists’ was conducted for students of Class IV and V wherein they performed various interesting scientific experiments using everyday items. They also explained the scientific reason behind those experiments. The activity was aimed at developing the scientific aptitude of the students. It was a fun-filled learning experience for the students.

Addition Activity by Class I - (March 2022)

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin.

Adding fun to learning creates the best educational experience possible. Keeping this thought in mind an 'Alert Addition' activity was conducted for the little fledglings of Class I. It was a fun-filled activity wherein the little munchkins solved various addition problems. The activity helped them sharpen their observation skills. This activity was proof that education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind.

Intra Class Competition of Poetry by Class Sapling - (7 March 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Intra Class Competition of Poetry by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words." - Edgar Allan Poe.

Poem Recitation is an art of expression of thoughts and understanding towards English literature. It not only develops speaking skills but also helps in expressing the feelings through facial expression and gestures. An intra class poem recitation competition was held today for the children of Class Sapling. The children participated enthusiastically and it was an excellent opportunity for the them to showcase their talent and confidence.

Acivity by Class Sapling - (10 February 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Acivity by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal."

To encourage love, care and compassion for animals among the children of Class Sapling, an activity was conducted for our little ones wherein they spoke about their favourite animal wearing creative eye masks and headgears. They shared some very interesting facts about the animal which fascinated them the most. All of the children participated enthusiastically and spoke confidently, making it an informative activity which was enjoyed by everyone.

Activity by Class 5 - (7 February 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Activity by Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

We can enter the magnificent world of books in varied ways. It’s an endless pit of imagination, creativity and hope.

Getting creative with the book reading process, the students of Class 5 opened their horizons to an interactive activity wherein they made colourful book jackets and wrote about their favourite books.

Their creative endeavours are as insightful as the wonderful world of books.

Favourite Poet Activity by Class 3 - (7 February 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Favourite Poet Activity by Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.” - William Wordsworth.

Poetry, the highest form of literature, influences us because it shows different shades of human beings. In fact, poetry is one of the most ancient arts and also the product of human imagination. It expresses different feelings such as friendship, love, death and other human emotions. In order to encourage the others in this direction, the students of Class 3 were dressed up as their favourite poet and spoke a few lines of that character to the Class.

Story Telling Activity by Class Seedling - (7 February 2022)

A wise man once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”

It’s the stories that give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. It is in our imagination that we embrace things and situations that we shy away from real world. Since time immemorial, story telling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to incite curiosity and the love for reading in children, a story telling activity was held on February 7, 2022 for Seedling Students. The young, enthusiastic story tellers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought and some reinforced moral values.

The stories were adjudged on the basis of expression, confidence and presentation skills of the children. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The little story tellers won everyone`s heart and were applauded.

Poem Recitation : an Inter Class Competition by Class 1 - (21 January 2022)

Recitation activities help students to build confidence as they learn to speak more accurately about any piece of writing. Taking this thought forward, a Poem Recitation Competition was organized for Class I. Children astonished everyone with their expressions and memorizing skills. It inspired the young poets to come forward and recite.

Talent Hunt Activity by Class Sapling - (14 January 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Talent Hunt Activity by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

“We are born unique. We all have different talents and abilities. We don’t have to always follow in the footsteps of others.We have a responsibility to develop the talents we have been blessed with.”

St. Mark's World School always strives to nurture the inherent potential that each and every student has. With the same spirit, a virtual platform was given to the students of Class Sapling to showcase their innate skills through a Talent Hunt - Be The Most Brilliant Colour In The Box. The tiny tots exhibited various skills like dance, dramatics, singing, magic show and many more. All the participants took the audience into their spell through their truly creative and enchanting acts.

Events like these not only help the participating students to show their abilities but also motivate other students to come up front and show their hidden potential.

Aerobics Activity by Class 6 and 7 - (13 January 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Aerobics Activity by Class 6 and 7 : Click to Enlarge

Aerobics is not a mere pass time but a way of life!

This physical workout teaches us discipline and routine besides keeping us in our best shape.

SMWS aims at teaching not only academic excellence but holistic growth of children of which physical fitness is an important component.

This winter, we set to impart knowledge and training to our students of Class 6 and 7 related to Aerobics. In this session, sumptuous warm-up was followed by fast paced movements to complete their energetic class.

The students showed an enthusiastic participation as they tensed their muscles with their peers. It was joyful to see our young students sweating out the winter calories.

Show and Tell Activity by Class Sapling - (12 January 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Show and Tell Activity by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

"If you can speak,you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives" - Rob Brown.

Speak your Heart, activity was organised for the students of Class Sapling, wherein our little ones got an opportunity to speak up about any topic / thing that they love. This activity not only boosted their confidence but also infused in them originality and self reliance. Children spoke on varied topics like their favourite toy, their hobbies, the things which they like to have, their pets etc. Overall, the children had a wonderful time while performing this interesting activity.

Skilled Parent Activity by Class 2 - (12 January 2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Skilled Parent Activity by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

"No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the child's best interests."

Keeping this thought in mind, a Skilled Parent Activity was organised for the students of Class II, wherein children enthusiastically learnt different types of craft, Earbud and Finger Printing and had fun filled learning with Finger Abacus. They even enjoyed a wonderful Story Telling Session with puppets. These activities helped the children in enhancing their knowledge and creativity. It was a fruitful session enjoyed by everyone.

Travel the World with me by Class 1 - (2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Travel the World with me by Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

"Victory is the beautiful bright-coloured flower., Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.” - Winston churchill.

Travelling is not something we’re good at, it’s something we should do like breathing.

Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires, us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us not only to adapt and explore new surroundings, but also with this we explore and meet different people and traverse different culture.

Students of Class I made distinct vehicles in “Travel the world with me” activity. They made different means of transport using waste stuff for e.g rocket, yacht, truck, car and many more and also spoke few lines on the same. It was a delightful experience for the kids.

Story Weaving Competition Results of Class 4 - (2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Story Weaving Competition Results of Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

A story becomes interesting and leaves an impact if it is full of imaginations and adventures.

The students of Class IV had an Inter Class ‘Story Weaving’ Competition in which they came up with their talent of weaving a story and showcasing their imagination and creativity.

The judges and the audience were impressed with their stories and appreciated their efforts.

Congratulations to the winners!

First Prize – Trisha Sharma (IV-D)
Second Prize - Prabhseerat Kaur (IV-C)
Third Prize - Vanshika Kaul (IV-A)

Special Prize
Cheryl Kalra (IV-A)
Jinal Garg (IV-C)

Hindi Activity by Class 5 - (2022)

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity by Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's World School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity by Class 5

Glimpses of Artie partie - (2022)

The world itself is an art, and we are the artists. We paint the world with its brilliant and beautiful colours and give it life. A painting is displayed in a similar aspect, showcasing the feelings of the artist within. SMGS proudly presents glimpse of ARTIE PARTIE, showcasing some of the wonderful and awe-inspiring creations by its budding students.

New Year Activity by Class Seedling - (31 December 2021)

"Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving source – a Sower of Dreams – just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come true.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach.

To mark the annual celebration for the year 2021, our school welcomes the arrival of the New Year with great passion and enthusiasm. All the little munchkins of class Seedling celebrated various activities. Cultural programs and making new resolutions for the coming year were some of the activities. The celebration was enjoyed much by everyone.

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Winners of Rhyme Recitation Competition, Class Seedling - (20 December 2021)

Rhyme Recitation is very important for children as it is a beautiful and effective way which facilitates them to express. An inter class rhyme recitation competition was held for the students of Class Seedling on 20th December 2021.

We present to you the winners of the competition.

Kritvi (Seedling D) : First
Harnoor Kaur (Seedling C) : Second
Saiaanshi Rao (Seedling D) : Third

Vaniaa Arora (Seedling B) : Special Prize
Ankrit Kaur (Seedling B) : Special Prize
Abaani Kasur (Seedling D) : Special Prize

Spic Macay - (December 2021)

SPIC MACAY, the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth is a voluntary youth movement which promotes intangible aspects of Indian cultural heritage by promoting Indian classical music, classical dance, folk music, yoga, meditation, crafts and other aspects of Indian culture. As a part of the Rendezvous series, SPIC MACAY organised the screening of "Its a wonderful life", a film directed by Frank Capra, for Class VIII students.

The screening of the film was followed by an interaction and discussion with Professor Gayatri Chatterjee, a film teacher and writer. It was an informative session for the students where they had an exposure to the finer aspects of cinema.

Riddle Time - a Weekly Activity by Class 3 - (25 November 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Riddle Time - a Weekly Activity by Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.

Students of Class 3 participated in the activity ‘Time For Riddles’. This activity was conducted to give an opportunity to the little learners to think, learn and prepare themselves for today and tomorrow. It encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking, which are the key skills one should master in today's world. It was designed to make the students think out of the box and create something new. Each and every child was given a chance to present the riddles, thereby igniting the minds and curiosity of the audience. The students came up with many different types of brain teasers and enigmas to put up. They enjoyed the activity thoroughly.

Hasya Kavita - (November 2021)

Intra Class Speech Competition by Class 8 - (22 November 2021)

Great speeches truly transcend time and place, offering wisdom that speaks to every era. Many great leaders and people with vision have given speeches that have made their way into the history books. Their ideologies, efforts and movements have led to life-changing situations and thus, we hold their work dear to us.

So, the students of Class 8 set out to track down some of those special speeches in the Intra Class Speech Competition held on 22 November 2021. Speeches of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Kiran Bedi, Michelle Obama, Swami Vivekananda and many more were beautifully presented by the contestants and these speeches enlightened the audience. Kumud Vats, Arushi and Harshal Sidhu of Class 8-B bagged the first, second and third position respectively.

Sanskrit Activity - (November 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Sanskrit Activity : Click to Enlarge

Winners of Class Sapling of Story Narration Competition - (October 2021)

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.“ Since time immemorial, storytelling has been an integral part of our childhood. Stories give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world. Students of class Sapling participated in virtual Story Narration Competition, with great enthusiasm and won everyone’s heart. We congratulate the winners for their exceptional performances.

Inter Class Competition : Story Narration by Class Sapling - (22 October 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Competition : Story Narration by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

Stories always give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of physical world. As competitions are always the best way to boost the confidence in children, a story narration competition was conducted for the tiny tots of Sapling in which children narrated stories like ‘Four friends’, ‘The ugly Tree’, ‘The Elephant baby’, etc. The little story narrators of SMGS presented their stories by using various props like hand puppets etc. The oratory and presentation skills of our munchkins were outstanding.

Winners of Fancy Dress Competition of Class Seedling - (October 2021)

Our little munchkins of Class Seedling displayed their talent in Fancy Dress Competition.

The main aim to conduct these competitions is to blend learning with fun and also to develop confidence in the students by providing them an opportunity to speak in front of an audience. Children spoke confidently on the selected characters and also used handmade props along with backdrops. Judges and audience were captivated by the performances and also admired their hard work.

The winners of the competition are -

First position - Prisha Kansal
Second position - Naaisha Malhotra
Third position - Saanvi Sahu
First consolation - Miraya Mehra
Second consolation - Aavya Tiwari
Third consolation - Avishi Tolia

National Animal Safety and Protection Month by Class 3 - (October 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - National Animal Safety and Protection Month by Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

National Animal Safety and Protection month was created by the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Foundation. The month of October is dedicated to creating awareness for all animal lovers about various ways by which they can find ways of keeping their domesticated and pet animals safe from accidents. The protection of animals is vital for maintaining a healthy balance in our ecosystem as animals are an integral part of it. The Ashrey Welfare Club promotes the ways by which children can be sensitized towards animals' wellbeing. Keeping this thought in mind, the students of Class 3 performed an activity to celebrate this occasion wherein they built beautiful birdhouses. The activity aimed at developing a compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals. It also provided them with an opportunity to showcase their creative skills.

Animal Safety and Protection Day by Class 1 and 2 - (October 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Animal Safety and Protection Day by Class 1 and 2 : Click to Enlarge

“Saving one animal won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that animal”.

Keeping this thought in mind, the tiny tots of Class 1 and 2 celebrated National Animal Safety And Protection Day by making creative wall hangings with different slogans written on them. This activity organised by Animal Welfare Club - Aashrey made them aware that animals play an essential role in our daily lives, so it’s vital to ensure they are treated with care and respect they deserve.

Ekta Diwas - (31 October 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Ekta Diwas : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Ekta Diwas

SMGS bid its hardest goodbye to Ms. Jasjit Mehta - (5 October 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - SMGS bid its hardest goodbye to Ms. Jasjit Mehta : Click to Enlarge

Goodbyes are the toughest; more so when you haven't said them in person. On 5 October, 2021 SMGS bid its hardest goodbye to Ms. Jasjit Mehta who nurtured the St. Mark’s family like her own. Her smile and friendly greeting has given many students the courage to continue on their educational journey. It was an overwhelming moment for not just Ms. Mehta, but also for the Principal, Ms. Sheena Kalenga, the Vice Principal, Ms. Sabina Shergill and all the staff members at SMGS, who shared their experiences with this woman of substance. The online event saw hearty tears of joy and sadness as happy memories were revoked and her journey at St. Mark’s was recalled.

May her new beginning be filled with happy memories of the years she spent contributing to the success of SMGS.

Hopscotch Activity by Class Seedling - (October 2021)

“Play is the highest form of research” - Albert Einstein.

With a bit of ingenuity, the little ones of Class Seedling had a blast by playing a hopscotch game. It helped the children master their body control, rhythm, build body strength, learn balancing, eye/hand coordination, recognition of numbers, and more. It was a wonderful experience for our munchkins and they enjoyed it a lot!

Student Teacher Exchange Program - (14 September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Student Teacher Exchange Program : Click to Enlarge

"The only source of knowledge is experience" - Albert Einstein.

In an attempt to explore and learn, students of our school participated in a Student Teacher Exchange Programme with Barnes School and Junior College where Delhi met Nashik. This exchange programme “DELNAS” symbolised the two palms of the hands where Delhi and Nashik join together for an interactive learning experience.

The programme comprised of the two groups of Class 7 and 8 where the students will work on the topics Medicinal Plants Grown at Home and Our School Your School respectively. The students from both the schools actively participated in the very first interaction session where they gave their self introduction and discussed the various points for conducting these activities in the coming months.

Overall it was a wonderful learning experience for the students.

Winners of Inter Class Character Dramatisation Competition by Class 2 - (September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Winners of Inter Class Character Dramatisation Competition by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

“Acting requires faith, you just have to believe that you are the person you ’replaying and that what is happening is happening to you.”

Great dramas happen to those who can enact them and all humans are actors with their own point of view. We see all of us as artists with the right to create our own act. The art of enacting came alive during the virtual Character Dramatisation competition organised by St. Mark’s Girls Sr Sec School for Class 2.

The acts we usually see or get to know from the books came real in front of us.

The little artists mesmerised everyone with their spectacular costumes and mighty performances. We present before you the winners of the competition.

Continuation of Result of Parivarik Manchan Competition - (September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Continuation of Result of Parivarik Manchan Competition : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Continuation of Result of Parivarik Manchan Competition

Wiki Critiques - (11 September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Wiki Critiques : Click to Enlarge

The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say.

One such effort was made by Class XI students as they took part in the activity christened as ‘WIKI CRITIQUES‘ wherein they made beautiful presentations on different authors and critically appreciated their works. The main idea was to encourage andinvolve them in research work and cultivate in them love for literary works of famous writers. This endeavour made by the students was a great learning experience for all.

Inter Class Story Narration Competition by Class 1 - (8 September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Story Narration Competition by Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

A wise man once said, "After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need the most in the world."

It's the stories that give wings to our imagination and take us to the places beyond the boundaries of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. Since time immemorial, storytelling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to insight curiosity and the love for reading an Online Story Narration Competition was held on 8 September 2021 for the students of Class 1. The young enthusiastic to retailers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought, others reinforced moral values. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

The little storytellers won everyone's heart.

Hindi Activity : Parivarik Manchan by Class 6 - (September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity : Parivarik Manchan by Class 6 : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity : Parivarik Manchan by Class 6

Ideologue Winner - (September 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Ideologue Winner : Click to Enlarge

Shriya Gupta of Class XII gives us all the reason to smile as she makes us proud by securing the First Runner Up Position in For the Motion Category at the IDEOLOGUE - 5th Annual Inter School English Debate Competition organised by St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri. The event provided the students with a freedom of expression, healthy dissent and divergence of views in the midst of this global pandemic thus helping the young critiquing minds to nurture their rational thinking and hone their public speaking skills.

Inter Class Poetry Competition by Class 3 - (24 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Poetry Competition by Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and widely effective mode of saying things."

Beauty is the realm of poetry, the students of Class 3 enthusiastically participated in the Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition, as they got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. The judges appreciated and applauded the performances of the participants. Everyone was delighted after seeing their pleasing performances.

Inter Class English Recitation Competition Winners of Class 3 - (August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class English Recitation Competition Winners of Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought, and thought has found words, and when words were recited by our fledglings of Class III, the audience and judges were spellbound. All the participants presented soulful renditions of poems on varied themes. The judges had a tough time choosing the winners. We congratulate the winners for their laudable performances.

Sanskrit Divas Winners - (August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Sanskrit Divas Winners : Click to Enlarge

Spic Macay online performance - (21 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay online performance : Click to Enlarge

Dance is the hidden language of the soul - Martha Graham.

The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - SPIC MACAY organized a Sattriya Nritya performance by renowned dancer Dr. Anwesa Mahanta on 21 August 2021. Sattriya Nritya is a dance - drama performance art with origins in the Lord Krishna - centred Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam.

In order to inculcate love for this form of dance, students and teachers of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School viewed the online live performance and appreciated the essence of this art expression. It can be said that nothing else can effectively give outward form to an inner experience than dance.

Khaitan MUN Winners - (20 August 2021)

Khaitan MUN 3.0 Global Thinkers Conclave provided opportunities to practice: research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment. In order to work, the debate required different people to fill different roles. The event offered a great learning experience.

Students from St. Mark’s Girls’ School performed their very best and won the following positions.

Prachi Jain (XI-D) - High Commendation in the committee Future of Gaming Industry in Virtual Societies.
Kanishka Jha (XI-A) - Honorable mention in the committee Question of Democratic Federalism and Regional Autonomy.
Suhani Juneja (IX-B) - Special mention in the committee Nation and Well-Being.

Inter Class Activity (English) Ted Talk Class X - (19 August 2021)

It is only human to seek continuous inspiration and motivation to propel us forward and in times like these listening to speakers who inform and inspire, surprise and delight can be a real joyride.

Ted Talks by presenters who run the world's most admired companies and design its best-loved products; who invent world-changing devices and create ground-breaking media, by emerging artists, scientists and thinkers can be our daily dose to positive affirmations.

We engaged our students from Class X in an activity wherein budding speakers presented an abridged version of Ted Talk by eminent women who are excelling in their chosen field. The students enthralled everyone with their confidence and exemplary performance.

Partition Horror Remembrance Day - (14 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Partition Horror Remembrance Day : Click to Enlarge

While recounting the trauma of Partition of India 1947, poets and writers have described partition - as a ‘division of hearts’.

The partition was not merely a division of properties, liabilities and assets, or a political division of the country and the administrative apparatus. Above all, it was a violent separation of communities who had hitherto lived together as neighbors. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people, 14 August was today declared as ‘PARTITION HORROR REMEMBERANCE DAY’ by PM Narendra Modi. To acknowledge the pain undergone by people on both sides due to Partition of India in 1947, students of Class XII shared personal stories where they presented old pictures of their great grandparents who helped people to safely migrate from India and also some of them turned their home into refugee camps at the time of partition. Students also shared some cases studies and facts on partition. After hearing the stories and going through case studies, students understood that; everyone’s pain was same and therefore we as citizens of India need to strengthen the spirit of oneness and remove the poison of social divisions.

Jang-a-Azadi - (14 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Jang-a-Azadi

Inter Class Maths Quiz for Class 3 - (11 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Maths Quiz for Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding. Budding minds need room for an interactive form of testing which questions their knowledge and broadens their horizons.

Quizzes teach interpersonal skills, strategies and the players learn to work as a team. An Inter-class Maths Quiz was conducted for the students of Class III, wherein the young enthusiasts of all the four teams exhibited exuberance as they battled for the prize. The activity was a highly enriching and enjoyable experience for the participants.

Panchtantra Activity by Class 2 - (10 August 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Panchtantra Activity by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

Someone has rightly said, “Acting gives you a story to tell, a reason to cry and lets you for once be someone other than yourself.”

The tiny tots of Class 2, dressed up in beautiful costumes, portrayed characters from their favourite Panchtantra stories. The activity helped the children to develop a more sensitive and in depth understanding of all the characters they played and also trained them well in all spheres of acting. It was a fruitful experience for the children.

Campaign : Dawai bhi Kadai bhi - (2 August 2021)

With the sudden rise in the Corona case graph, it was but the need of the hour to once again sensitise and remind the students that the war against Covid-19 is still ongoing and the precautionary measures still need to be taken. Under the campaign “Dawai Bhi Kadai Bhi” an intensive and focussed communication campaign against Covid-19 Pandemic, the students of Classes VI-XII were shown Powerpoint Presentations. These presentations made the students more aware about the steps to be taken to prevent Covid-19. This initiative was taken to amplify "Jan Andolan” organised by Delhi Government against Covid-19.

Premchand Activity - (July 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Premchand Activity

Sink and Float Activity by Class 1 - (July 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Sink and Float Activity by Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

"Adding fun to the learning creates the best educational experience possible."

Keeping this thought in mind, a fun activity of "sink and float" was organised for the students of Class 1.

The sink or float experiment is a simple science experiment that encourages the child to make predictions and observations about buoyancy and density. Through their observations, they learnt that buoyant objects float and dense objects sink.

Water Conservation Activity by Class 3 - (July 2021)

“Life depends on water and water conservation depends on you.”

Water scarcity today has become a big issue which if not dealt with in time, will turn out to be a hazard. To make the students aware about the need to conserve water, an activity was organised for the students of Class 3 wherein they made beautiful drawings and paintings depicting the preservation, control and management of water resources.

The young enthusiasts actively participated in the activity. The activity helped in educating the young ones to use water efficiently so that we can save it for generations to come.

Paper Boat Activity by Classes Seedling and Sapling - (July 2021)

"Let the rain sing you a lullaby".

"Happiness is....making paper boats and floating them in a puddle."

Rainy day refreshes the weather with showers and a cool breeze. After all, it brings a sigh of relief for everyone. Going on a rainy day walk. Putting on the rain boots to good use and head out for a walk in the rain. ...

There is something magical about the rain puddles. Children of Class Seedling and Sapling didn't spare a moment to play with paper boats in the rainwater. They thoroughly enjoyed jumping and playing in the puddles.

Waste Management Activity by Class 4 - (July 2021)

The Greatest threat to our environment is the belief that someone else will save it. - Robert Swan.

The Earth does not belong to us we belong to the Earth and we need to save the beautiful resources provided to us by nature. Keeping this in mind the students of Class V prepared beautiful posters depicting the 4R’s of Waste Management. The activity was a great opportunity for the students to showcase their innovative and creative ideas. The students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. The activity sensitised the students to understand the importance of waste management. It was a splendid session which gave a platform to all students to enhance their creativity.

SDV Mock Parliament - (17 July 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - SDV Mock Parliament : Click to Enlarge

Online Inter school Mock Parliament was organized by S. D. Vidya School, Ambala Cantt. on July 17th 2021.

The chief guest of the Opening ceremony was Dr. Rajinder Rana, Principal, S D College. As many as 60 aspiring participants from 13 schools from all over India took part in the mock session.

Priyanshi of Class XI-A of our school has won first prize under category of Best Look Alike and voice modulation. Main agenda was Population Regulation bill 2021. Some other topics of discussion were the rising prices of petrol etc.

The population bill regulation 2021 was successfully passed.

The chief guest of the Closing Ceremony, IPS officer, Aditya Bansal was all praise for the enthusiasm and in - depth knowledge displayed by the students.

Weekly Activity : Bubble Painting by Class Sapling - (2 July 2021)

You will never regret the time spent blowing bubbles. To explore and experiment with colors, a fun activity - "Bubble Painting" was done by the children of class Sapling.

They enjoyed combining different colours to create bubbles.

Weekly Activities - (July 2021)

“The first drops of rain always bring a smile on our faces.”

'Rainy season' or 'monsoon', the beautiful season of the year, is a gift of God to mankind. It brings pleasant weather and uplifts everyone's mood.

There is no age limit to enjoy the rainy days. They give the kids a chance to step out and play, jump in the puddles, and make paper boats. The tiny tots of Class Seedling thoroughly enjoyed making frogs by using craft material.

Awareness Campaign : Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases - (July 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Awareness Campaign : Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases : Click to Enlarge

The smallest of the mosquito has the power to infect our bodies.

As per the circular issued by the Department of Education, Government of NCT, Delhi to spread awareness among the school students towards Prevention and Control of vector borne dieases (Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria), St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School organized an Awareness Campaign holding plethora of online activities for the students of Classes Seedling to XII. A PPT was shown on the above topic to the students, which was followed by an exhaustive discussion between the teachers and the students. In the discussion, the need to understand and implement the measures for prevention and control of diseases was reiterated. An array of thoughtful activities according to the age group of students were conducted to instill awareness about the serious issue of mosquito breeding.

The activities conducted were as follows :-

Pre-Primary Classes
NO Mosquito - Badge Making

Classes 1 and 2
Mosquito Busters - Monologue

Classes 3 and 4
Poster Making on - No Mosquitoes; No Diseases

Classes 5 and 6
Slogan Making on - A Mosquito Free World

Classes 7 and 8
Digital Ad Designing

Classes 9 and 10
Comic Strip Creation

Classes 11 and 12
A Self Assessment Quiz

The teachers of the school conducted the activities with a resolve to fight the menace of the World's deadliest animal and the students participated with equal enthusiasm and flair.

Self Discovery Activity - (30 June and 2 July 2021)

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” - Aristotle.

A special activity on self-discovery was conducted during morning assembly time for Classes VI and VII on 30 June and 2 July 2021. The class teachers in all the sections gave a prompt on self-discovery challenge to the students which was followed by a spontaneous response from the students on 30 June.

The students were then given some more time to reflect on any three things in their life that make them feel proud and journal it on 2 July. The students participated honestly and shared their thoughts and opinions in the chat box. This small exercise of personal inventory gave the students an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser and more self-aware.

Merit certificate of Nishtha for participating in Virtual Quirrel Model United Nations - (19 and 20 June 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Merit certificate of Nishtha for participating in Virtual Quirrel Model United Nations : Click to Enlarge

Nishtha Vig of St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School of Class 10-B participated in Virtual Quirrel Model United Nations and won High commendation with a cash prize of Rs. 500/-.

Dioramas Activity by Class 4 - (June 2021)

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn!”.

Unique designs and features can be found in the variety of different plants, animals, and yes, even landforms. Learning about landforms-the beauty of God’s creation, can be lots of fun! Many children are visual learners and the use of models and dioramas is a great way to introduce important information. The students of Class 4 became deeply engrossed in their work, successfully generating some beautiful dioramas on different landforms of our wonderful country. Result and benefit of this activity was - spatial thinking, emotional expression, creativity, new perspective and greater long term retention. So it is rightly said - “The best way of learning about anything is by doing!”.

Spic Macay screening of Japanese film Madadayo for Class 10 - (June 2021)

Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark room of our souls. - Ingmar Bergman.

SPIC MACAY, the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth, enriches the quality of formal education by organising programmes on Indian classical music and dance, poetry, theatre etc. It organised the screening of "MADADAYO" ("Not Yet"), a film directed by the renowned Japanese film director, Akira Kurosawa, for Class X students. It is an unconventional story set during the World War II about the the warm relationship between a retired professor and his former students. The movie is as much about the students as the professor; as much about gratitude and love as about aging.

The screening of the film was followed by a discussion with Dr. Indranil Bhattacharya, a famous film historian, researcher and documentary filmmaker.

Interview with RJ by Class 4 and 5 - (6 June 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Interview with RJ by Class 4 and 5 : Click to Enlarge

“The memories we make with our family is everything.” - Candace Cameron Bure.

Keeping this in mind, students and parents of Class 4 and 5 participated in the event Interview with RJ on the activity platform "Gupshup, Masti and Mazza". In this event, students acted as celebrities and their parents interviewed them like a Radio Jockey. The event received an overwhelming response from the students and parents in participation. This event was fun-filled where parents and students spent their time together in preparing for the event and created memories. It was a splendid experience.

Mom and Me : Hindi Poetry - (2 June 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Mom and Me : Hindi Poetry : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Mom and Me : Hindi Poetry

Mom and Me : English Poetry - (1 June 2021)

The mother-daughter relationship is unlike any other in the world; so cherished, complete with mutual understanding, warmth and adoration.

Celebrating this female bond the students of Class 7 got the opportunity to participate in a fun activity organised by the school on MS Teams- ‘MOM AND ME’, wherein the enthusiastic duos adorned their creative hats to weave English poems using the vocabulary provided by the school. It was a bilingual platform, successfully conducted by our staff, enjoyed by students and parents alike.

Mom and Me Activity by Mothers of Class 2 Students - (1 June 2021)

"I have never started a poem whose end I know, it’s a self discovery actually.”

"A poem is a piece of writing that uses imaginative words to share ideas or emotions."

Mothers of the students of Class 2 made this thought possible by participating in the Virtual Poetry Event "Mom and Me" with their kids. We are glad to share some of the amazing poems composed by them.

The words look beautiful when they are braided into poetry. They looked even more beautiful when the braids are done by moms with their daughters alongside. Presenting before you some of the breathtaking pieces of poetry woven by the students of Class 2 and their mothers during their participation in the virtual event “Mom and Me” organised by SMGS.

Gupshup Masti Mazza by Classes 1 to 9 - (1 June 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Gupshup Masti Mazza by Classes 1 to 9 : Click to Enlarge

Sweet memories are the timeless treasures of the heart. They enchant us and remain with us for a lifetime. To create such blissful moments which could be cherished for eons, we at SMGS organized "Gupshup, Masti and Mazaa* - a plethora of activities wherein the students from Classes I to IX participated with their parents.

The bouquet of activities covered a spectrum ranging from being a radio jockey, poetry-writing, decorating a corner, enactment, quizzing, and the all-time favourite Antakshari. The parents came up with myriad ideas as they teamed up with their exuberant fledglings. The endeavor aimed at sharing laughter and spending quality time with our loved ones. A big round of applause and accolades for our revered parents, whose heart warming support made it a joyous and memorable experience for one and all.

Travelogue by Class 5 - (June 2021)

"Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.”

A travelogue is a diary of a person’s journey to another place. Keeping the pandemic situation in mind students of Class V were encouraged toshare their emotions.

Students gripped it like a wonderful story visualling and emotionally sharing their experiences. The activity sensitized the students about the importance of travel. They spoke about the place their landscape the culture. It persuaded the other students to visit different locations after this pandemic. They also gave the reason as to why they choose that particular place and the most exciting memory of that trip. It was a splendid and fun filled session.

Treasure out of Trash by Class Sapling - (June 2021)

"Creativity involves breaking out patterns in order to look at things in a different way." - Edward De Bono.

'Treasure out of trash', is a craft which follows environmental friendly principle and at the same time creates useful and picturesque objects out of waste products. To make children aware of the uses of waste material and to give them a lesson on reducing waste, a ‘Treasure out of trash' activity was done with the little ones of Class Sapling. The little hands had great fun using their imaginative minds to transform a waste plastic bottle into a piggy bank.

The values like preservation, recycling, conservation, reuse, etc. were imbibed by the young minds. They were also given a demonstration of the noble act of caring for our environment. It was amazing to see how scrap could be transformed into such a useful and beautiful objet d’ art.

Book cover activity by Class 4 - (June 2021)

Creativity is different to everyone, but everyone is creative in their own ways. Students of Class IV designed some new and innovative cover pages of their favourite story books to tell readers a story before they even crack open the first page. Let’s take a look at their creative side.

Let’s get innovative Activity by Class 2 - (June 2021)

An activity 'Let's Get Innovative' was conducted wherein the students of Class II made photo frames using old newspapers. The little munchkins were introduced to the concept of reusing waste material for a cleaner and healthier environment. They came up with innovative and unique designs.

Skit Activity by Class 3 and 6 - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Skit Activity by Class 3 and 6 : Click to Enlarge

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” In order to spread happiness and positivity around in these difficult times an activity ‘Gupshup, Masti and Mazaa’ was organised for the parents of Class 3 and 6. The parents along with their children and other members of the family presented skits based on different themes.

All the participants enthusiastically participated in the activity. They got an opportunity to showcase their talent and have some moments of fun. This activity helped in creating wonderful memories for everyone.

Home Decor by Class 1 - (May 2021)

It is rightly said, "Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns to look at things in a different way." Little munchkins of Class I were at their creative best along with their parent when they participated in the My Beautiful Corner Event. They decorated a corner of their house with waste material and other resources available at home.

The event was the perfect example to prove that "Imagination and creativity can change the world."

My Beautiful Corner by Class 1 - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - My Beautiful Corner by Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

"Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love."

Let's enjoy the attractive corners created by our most artistic parents and their little ones from Class I as they participated in the My Beautiful Corner Event.

My Beautiful Corner under the aegis of 'Gupshup Masti Mazza '.

My Favourite Cartoon Character Activity by Class 2 - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - My Favourite Cartoon Character Activity by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

The cartoon characters take you to their fantasy world and give you a space to lose yourself. They allow you to imagine what is unimaginable otherwise. The magic of cartoon characters was visible when children of Class 2 participated in the “The Cartoon Character I Love the Most” activity. It came alive with the beautiful and colourful stick puppets the children used when they spoke about their favourite cartoon character.

Pinocchio by Class 1 - (26 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Pinocchio by Class 1 : Click to Enlarge

Fairy tales capture the imagination of everyone, especially children. It is exciting to read about these magical worlds filled with unique creatures, places and people. When the story ‘’The Adventures of Pinocchio’’ was narrated to our little Munchkin Ayra of Class I-B, she could not resist herself from dressing up like him.

Reuse Recycle Activity by Class 1 - (25 May 2021)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - the three great ways that can eliminate waste and protect our environment. These practices are an integral part of sustainable living as they help cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. Incorporating these three principles in our day-to-day life is very important for a healthy environment and are fun at the same time.

Our students in Class 1 were engaged in funfilled activities wherein they used disposable containers, waste paper, etc. The kids were amazed to see the final products that they created using the things which they otherwise thought were of no use.

Eco Activity - (15 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Eco Activity : Click to Enlarge

Debate is a great device for engaging students and bringing life to the virtual classroom. Using debates in the classroom can help students understand essential critical-thinking and presentation skills. Student debate has the capability to deeply engage the students in relevant learning and to inspire students to be deep thinkers.

The school organised a debate on the topic "Impact of covid19 on different economies of the world" for Class 12. The covid 19 pandemic is the first and foremost human disaster where more than 100 counties and territories have confirmed medical cases. In this covid era, it is very important to understand the situation around the globe. The students were allotted different countries and were made to speak about the present economic scenario, impact of covid, steps taken by the government and the wrong steps taken by the government. Later different students representing countries cross questioned them.

It provided students a platform to give their opinion on the current situation,rational ways to deal with it and discussing the major problems like unemployment, poverty, impact of lockdown, vaccination drive etc. Topics like 'impact and policy responses of government', 'covid 19 and the private health care sector' were also discussed in the session.

Every student researched deeply about their countries and enhanced their knowledge about the economies of the world. On a whole, it was a successful event.

Bingo Maths Activity by Class 4 - (13 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Bingo Maths Activity by Class 4 : Click to Enlarge

"When we make play the foundation of learning, we teach the whole child.”

Teachers of Class 4 expressed why play is so vital to our professional paths, creativity, learning, personal well-being and connection to life. And of course, they educated their students why play serves the health and development of children. ‘BINGO’ through this math activity learning maths was fun and engaging!

The activity was designed to challenge the students thinking and develop their maths problem solving skills.

Mathematics Activity - (12 May 2021)

Jewellery Making Activity with Spices by Class 3 - (May 2021)

A jewellery making activity was organised for the students of Class 3 wherein the children designed beautiful jewellery using variety of spices. It was a fun-filled activity which encouraged their creativity. The young ones participated in the activity with enthusiasm and exuberance.

General Meeting with parents of Classes 1 to 5 - (12 May 2021)

“Children are the priority, change is the reality, collaboration is the strategy.”

Keeping this thought in mind, an online interactive session was conducted for the parents of Classes I – V wherein the parents were informed about the various interesting activities which will be helpful for them to keep their little ones engaged during the vacations.

It was a fruitful session that resulted in a better bond between the teacher and the parents.

Maths Activity - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Maths Activity : Click to Enlarge

Mathematics is best learnt when the principles are practically understood.

Keeping rote memorisation aside, we at St. Mark's Girls Sr Sec School, attempted to infuse creativity with learning to clear the basic concepts of our students. Class 6 created Magic Squares, Class 7 created Tangram villages, Class 8 created Seirpinski triangle 3 D popout cards and fractal Christmas tree.

Tasks done by students part of Green Gurukul Challenge - (May 2021)

Green Guardians, our team of students participating in ‘The Green Gurukul Challenge’ have been proactively participating in the tasks assigned to them by the Waste Warriors.

Some of the activities they thoroughly enjoyed were :

Organizing a webinar on responsible disposal of plastic waste for their schoolmates;

Making a Young Warriors Club for children in the age group of 8-12 years, wherein they inculcated in them a civic sense of cleanliness and shared the importance of waste segregation through fun games and activities.

Conducting Waste Audit in a departmental store and a restaurant virtually, amid the challenge of the pandemic-driven lockdown.

Interviewing people for Community Campaigns, in which people from the local community were informed about waste management, albeit virtually.

All tasks required high-level research, creativity and team-work, enabling our students to understand the importance of collective action in sustainable waste management.

Dice Making by Class 5 - (10 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Dice Making by Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

Not only does God play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen. - Stephen Hawking.

Dice are such simple little things, and they let us play all manner of games, from the straight forward like Snakes and Ladders or Ludo and complex board games.

Keeping this in mind, students of Class V where taught how to make a dice from a sheet .It was an interesting and fun-filled experience for the kids.

Tech Jack Activity for Class 3 - (10 May 2021)

Since the technology of electronics has become such an important part of modern life, it is inevitable that it be employed in the creation of art.

An activity session was held for students of Class 3 to make them learn different scenes, posters and objects on Microsoft Paint. Students got acquaintance in their virtual IT class and designed posters and scenery using Paint software.

Paper craft activity for Class I - (7 May 2021)

Activities are the shortest route between children and their creative learning. They allow the child to learn something that could stay with them for a lifetime. With this spirit, a paper craft activity was organized for Class I, wherein children made different paper puppets and a mini folder. They performed the activity with full vigour and enthusiasm.

Table Lamp for Class 3 - (May 2021)

‘If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.’

To engage the students in interesting extracurricular activity using exclusive tool i.e. waste material, and to develop the ability to think and create something useful, students of Class 3 were indulged in Table Lamps making activity reusing old newspapers. They made beautiful table lamps and enjoyed the activity thoroughly.

Interactive Session with Parents for Classes Seedling and Sapling - (6 May 2021)

"Together May we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly".

Today SMGS organized online Interactive session for the parents of Class Seedling and Sapling. The parents were guided about various fun filled activities to how to keep the child constructively occupied during summer vacations. Parents were enthusiastic so as to learn about the activities which were shared in an online interactive session.

Hindi Activity by Class 5 - (12 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity by Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity by Class 5

Home Science Activity for Classes 8 and 9 - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Home Science Activity for Classes 8 and 9 : Click to Enlarge

That part of education which teaches us how to live is co- curricular activity. Education without co-curricular activities is like educating the mind without educating the soul. It provides a golden opportunity to promote original thinking and skillful implementation. Students learn to contribute, manage, and organize, individually as well as in a team. It sparks their innate skills of leadership, responsibility, innovation and creativity. Activities of home science was conducted with Class 8th and 9th to hone the creative skills of our students. Students of Class 8th prepare ''PAPPAD PIZZA'' and Class 9th prepare ''OATS AND MIX VEGETABLE CUTLETS'' and ''POTATOES AND MIX VEGETABLE ROLLS''.

These activities not only give an equal footage to every child but also boost their confidence and spirit of independence.

Stick Puppet Activity for Class 3 - (4 May 2021)

Bringing you some pictures from the in - house activity of "Stick - puppet making" which had students of Class 3 presenting the different cartoon characters and describing them with all their zeal and enthusiasm.

Art Paradise Acvtivity for Class 2 - (May 2021)

Children love creating things and craft isn’t just about entertaining the children, it’s also a first-hand learning experience – something that plays a part in their early education and development. An activity 'Art Paradise' was conducted for the students of Class II, wherein our little enthusiasts created caterpillar - shaped penholders.

The students were delighted and explored their creative selves while performing the activity.

Table Manners Activity for Class Seedling - (May 2021)

“The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practising not just for table manners but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just about all the other accomplishments of polite society except the minuet.” - Judith Martin.

When it comes to instilling indispensible habits like table manners, its never too early to commence teaching kids atleast the basics. From using the cutlery properly to waiting until everyone has been served, little kids can learn how to be respectful and practice table manners. The table manners that kids learn in their formative years have a profound effect on their personality in their grown up years. So, it is important that the kids are provided with the right environment where they are taught table manners.

We, at SMGS ardently believe in the overall development of kids. Therefore, today our Seedling tiny tots were taught and trained to behave in the right way at the table and they learnt the significance of table manners.

S.ST Activity by Class VI - (May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - S.ST Activity by Class VI : Click to Enlarge

We will never forget the sacrifices our freedom fighters had made. Now it’s our turn to reform the country. Freedom of opinion gives you the right to put forward your words freely. So always spread positivity. An interactive session was organised for the students of Class VI to enrich their knowledge about our famous freedom fighters. The students enthusiastically spoke about the freedom fighters and the sacrifices made by them.

Fortis Prosocial Peer Moderator Series for students of Class XI-XII - (17 to 22 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fortis Prosocial Peer Moderator Series for students of Class XI-XII : Click to Enlarge

Dr. Samir Parikh - Director and Ms. Divya Jain - Head, Psychological Services, Dept. of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences at Fortis Healthcare Ltd. conducted the Prosocial Peer Moderator Series from 17th May, 2021 – 22nd May 2021 for students of Class XI and XII on a wide array of topics such as Aggression Management, Media Literacy, Gender Sensitisation, Risk Management, Study and exam skills and caring for the environment. This program involves students, along with a teacher moderator. In every module, one team of students is trained on one particular topics to equip them with necessary life-skills. The students further use these skills to disseminate their knowledge and coping strategies to their peers, who benefit from their learning. The interactive sessions focused on impact of social media, importance of media literacy, message interpretation, purposes of media messages & deconstructing media messages etc. To make the learning interesting and impactful, various activities were played throughout the workshop including News headline construction where students were encouraged to make a good headline on the given situation through which perception of the readers were explained. Students also enacted few advertisements while the messages and interpretations of audience was discussed.

Yoga Activity for Classes 6 to 8 - (May 2021)

With the virus mutating itself, there’s rush, panic and stress all over. Which is why we are trying to bring some relief in these trying times through our yoga sessions for Classes 6-8, as we believe that these children too need to vent out their pent up energies in an efficient manner.

The hourly session of yoga calms their senses, helps them concentrate better, and gives them the much needed workout to screen-exposed eyes, tense muscles and nerves. The students as well as their parents can reap the benefits of these mind and body opening yoga classes.

Hindi Activity - (6 May 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity : Click to Enlarge

Virtual Mother Dairy Online Plant Visit for Classes 7 and 8 - (5 May 2021)

“Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorising prepackaged assignments and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write it reflectively about it, relate it to past experience and apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves.” - Stephen C. Ehrmann.

Mother Dairy Online Plant Visit was organised for the students of Classes VII and VIII. The resource person Mr. Pillai gave a deep insight to our students about various interesting facts about Mother Dairy and its products. It was an interactive session wherein students interacted with Mr. Pillai and got their queries answered related to Toned Milk, Solid Natural Fat, White Revolution and much more.This Virtual Mother Dairy Plant Visit was quite enriching and informative.

Skilled Parent Activity by Class Seedling - (May 2021)

“Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.”- Carl Jung.

Parenthood is a blessing, there is no other difficult task than to find a perfect way to parenting.

With this thought, parents of Class Seedling showcased their talent and taught various skills to the little munchkins. The parents directed the children to explore themselves and how to be more creative with craft activities and also how to stay fit with aerobics, yoga and dance.

Be A Scientist Activity by students of Class V - (May 2021)

‘The best way of learning about anything is by doing.’ - Richard Branson.

Keeping this thought in mind, students of Class V performed various interesting scientific experiments using everyday items used in our life. The students also explained the scientific reason behind the same. The activity was aimed at developing the scientific aptitude of the students. It was a fun-filled learning experience for the students.

Yoga Activity for the students of Classes VI to IX - (May 2021)

As we battle a pandemic on war footing, the need to find a way to boost immunity, channelise energy and improve overall health is of utmost importance.

To keep the stress at bay, Our school organized an online yoga workshop for the students of Classes VI to IX.

Yoga helps us build a strong physical, mental and spiritual health system. When combined with breathing and meditation, it acts as the best element to take care of our mind, body and soul.

The students showed enthusiastic and zealous participation and the event proved to be a much needed reminder to prioritize health.

Game Zone for Class 1 - (May 2021)

“Life is more fun if you play games .” - Rohald Dahl.

As the adage goes, “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy,” is quiet relevant in today’s tough times of pandemic. Games help children to develop new competencies that lead to enhanced confidence. They are an essential part of school’s curriculum as they help in the cognitive, social and emotional development of students. A couple of activities were conducted under Games Zone wherein the little munchkins of Class 1 played different games like Simon Says, creating compound words with the given set of words, etc. The activities helped the students build vocabulary, enhance their confidence and have fun at the same time.

It was also an opportunity to build a special bond with their teachers.

Ice Painting Activity for Class Seedling - (May 2021)

Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation. Fine motor skill or dexterity is the coordination of small muscles in movements - usually involving the synchronization of hands, fingers and eyes. In order to strengthen the motor skills of our little ones, the Ice Block Painting activity was conducted for the students of Class Seedling. They enthusiastically participated in the activity and were elated by the vibrance of different colours.

Treasure Hunt by Class Sapling - (May 2021)

It’s been rightly said that “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek”.

To support the development of Sapling kids, our little munchkins were engaged in Treasure Hunt activity.

The little ones were asked to find treasure of letters from newspapers and magazines and according to the given letter they were asked to make simple and easy drawings.

Children were fascinated by the experience in totality and they had a fun packed day.

Art in Motion by Class Seedling - (May 2021)

"When children pretend, they're using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero." - Fred Rogers.

Education through art is entertaining as it engages all the senses. It is also the best way to enhance the creative abilities of the students.

An activity, "Art in motion" was conducted to hone the creative skills of our students of Class Seedling. The finger puppet and stick puppet activities elated the spirits of little ones and helped them develop their visual-spatial intelligence and kinaesthetic intelligence.

Undoubtedly, education is the secret key to success. Education through art is entertaining as it engages all the senses. It is also the best way to enhance the creative abilities of the students. It not only stimulates their out-of-the-box imaginative thinking but also helps them learn the power of collaboration. An activity, "Art in motion" was conducted to hone the creative skills of our students of Class Seedling. The finger puppet and stick puppet activities elated the spirits of little ones and helped them develop their visual-spatial intelligence and kinaesthetic intelligence.

Hindi Activity - (May 2021)

Senior PTM - (15 May 2021)

Interaction with parents is imperative and is a great opportunity to know students' performance and to work for the holistic development of students to ensure best academic and non academic performance especially during this unprecedented time. To grow the bond further between teachers and parents, a virtual PTM was held for Classes 6 to 9 wherein the parents were acquainted with the tentative curriculum for the session along with the details of the activities to be done during the summer break so that children are constantly engaged and channelized in the right direction. It ended imbuing the note that a child's mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.

English Activity for Classes 6 and 7 - (30 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - English Activity for Classes 6 and 7 : Click to Enlarge

Learning something new is a fabulous way to be refreshed. When work can grind you down, something about learning a new activity thrills the soul. It reminds you that the world is bigger than your desk and your to-do list.

The preponed vacation at SMGS gave an opportunity to pour in some creativity amongst its students and keep them engaged and occupied. The students of Classes VI and VII participated in ‘Just A Minute’ and ‘Weave a Yarn’ activities respectively. Class VI students ardently expressed themselves on the topic given to them; whereas, the students of Class VII narrated interesting stories on proverbs of their choice. The students of Classes VIII and IX enhanced their knowledge and skills by using anagrams and hyperboles respectively, in the genre of their choice. They were free to come up with the self-composed poems, short stories, descriptions, fables, etc.

They could also make use of these literary terms in poster making, collage making etc. These fun packed activities enriched the vocabulary of the students and also inculcated the habit of reading, writing and speaking the language effectively.

Hindi Activity for Class 5 - (30 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Hindi Activity for Class 5

Social Science Activity for Classes 6 and 7 - (30 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Social Science Activity for Classes 6 and 7 : Click to Enlarge

“There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress,and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” - Edward de Bono.

Creative and fun filled Social Science online activities were conducted for Classes VI and VII. The students of Class VI designed beautiful posters depicting themselves as responsible citizens of India. They enthusiastically spoke about their responsibilities as a citizen while designing their creative posters. The students of Class VII made attractive Cover Pages of Political Magazines of India.

These activities ensured joyful learning and subject enrichment in full spirit.

Ms. Etiquette by Class Sapling - (29 April 2021)

“Good Manners will open doors that the best Education cannot.” - Clarence Thomas.

‘Ms. Etiquette’ was conducted for the students of Class Sapling where in different activities like napkin folding, table manners and behavioral etiquettes were taught.

The activities aimed at encouraging them to follow basic etiquettes and good manners.

Aerobics Activity for Class 8 - (27 and 28 April 2021)

Exercising has double benefits, it not only keeps us physically fit but also helps us de-stress, as it increases the level of happy hormones.

Aerobics is one such fun filled activity that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness.

Students of Class VIII of our school enjoyed a power packed aerobic session virtually with full enthusiasm.

Finger Aerobics Activity for Class Seedling - (April 2021)

Finger Aerobics is an activity designed to workout the smaller muscles, fine motor skills in children’s hands and fingers. They work in the same way that an actual gym helps us to exercise our larger muscles and gross motor skills. So today our munchkins of Class Seedling wiggled their little fingers for their development of fine motor skills. They also enjoyed doing Finger Aerobics in a fun way. They expressed their creativity with Brain Breaker activity. Seedling toddlers were enchanted and astonished with the experience they had a complete a laughter filled day.

Fun with Facts for Class 2 - (April 2021)

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein.

Curiosity is the genesis of inventions and discoveries. Science helps us to answer the great mysteries of the universe and is one of the most important channels of knowledge, thus it is quite imperative that we understand the language of science and become scientifically literate. Keeping the thought in mind, a few fun filled activities were conducted for the students of Class II through "Fun with Facts". They gained hands-on experience when they performed varied experiments. The activities aimed at encouraging inquisitiveness in our little cherubim.

RJ Activity by Class 5 - (26 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - RJ Activity by Class 5 : Click to Enlarge

The students of Class V had a session wherein each one of them portrayed themselves as one of their favourite RJ .Through this activity, they learnt voice modulation and confidence. It was a splendid and fun-filled session for the students.

Fun filled Hindi Activities for Classes 6 to 8 - (April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fun filled Hindi Activities for Classes 6 to 8

Virtual PTM for Classes 1 to 5 - (24 and 25 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Virtual PTM for Classes 1 to 5 : Click to Enlarge

SMGS organised a virtual Parent Teacher Meeting for Classes I to V on 24th and 25th April. The PTM was planned in such a way that the parents were able to interact with the teachers on one to one basis. The aim of the meet was to create a common platform for the parents and the teachers to come together and discuss various issues regarding holistic development of the students.

Shakespeare’s Birthday for Classes 9, 10 and 12 - (23 April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Shakespeares Birthday for Classes 9, 10 and 12 : Click to Enlarge

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”

The ‘Bard of Avon’ or otherwise known as the great William Shakespeare still hails as the most iconic writer in the history of English and the world’s greatest dramatist. The immortal verses penned by the bard still echo and hold relevance in the present. Learning from his literary lessons, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec School celebrated the birth anniversary of Shakespeare on April 23 in the most marvellous way possible. An event baptized, ‘Shakespeare Comes Alive’ was organized for the students of Class 12 where in a live talk show took place. The students impersonated characters from the play ‘Julius Caesar’, and a panel of journalists questioned their way into their deepest secrets ,motives conspiracies and interests. An exquisite performance was given by the students, in the presence of the Principal, Ms. Sheena Kalenga and the Vice Principal, Ms. Sabina Shergill, who appreciated and praised the students’ effort and commitment.

Invitation Card Design activity for Class 4 - (April 2021)

Wanna Party .... Need to invite your friends ....

Take a halt here and check out some amazing ideas of invitation cards designed by the students of Class 4 during their Online Classes.

Paper Toy Activity for Class 3 - (April 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Paper Toy Activity for Class 3 : Click to Enlarge

‘Creativity is intelligence having fun’.

"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget".

Keeping this in mind, an interesting 'Toy Making' activity was organized for the students of Class 3. Our little ones enjoyed making various animals like an octopus, a bee, etc., using colourful sheets. It was a great learning experience for the kids.

Weekly Activity by Class Seedling - (April 2021)

“The most important thing in the world is family and love.” - John Wooden.

Family is a bond, a long-lasting relationship that hold the family members together. The little ones of Class Seedling learnt about their family, with a fun filled family tree craft activity. It helped them to visualise the relationships with their family members. Overall, our tiny tots loved doing this activity with great enthusiasm.

Spot the Difference Activity for Class 2 - (April 2021)

“I keep my head up, my wits along. I pay attention, my wisdom strong. Nothing should go unnoticed, for observant eyes, they never go wrong.”

Our children from Class 2 proved this spirit right when they participated in the activity challenge “Pop The Variations” during online activity Classes. Their enthusiasm and observant eyes went hand in hand as they absolutely enjoyed the fun filled activity.

Heritage Day Activity - (18 April 2021)

“A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational and economic legacies - all of the 11 things that quite literally make us who we are.”

The Heritage Day was observed with great fervour and aplomb. Students of Classes VI–X and XII participated in various activities to get accustomed to the rich culture of our country. Students of Class V made sketches of their favourite monuments. Students of Classes VI and VII located historical monuments on a political map of India whereas students of Class VIII drew the national symbols of particular states on map of India.

Showcasing their creativity, students of Classes IX and X created new monuments with a twist. They designed a new monument out of two existing monuments. The students of Class XII made presentation on how our capital city, New Delhi was created. With these activities an endeavour to rekindle our interest in the rich cultural heritage of our country was achieved successfully.

Jallianwala Bagh Activity - (13 April 2021)

More than hundred years have passed but the Jallianwala Bagh massacre continues to be the black spot in the history of India as General Dyer had ordered his troops to open fire at a crowd of unarmed civilians on April 13, 1919, on the joyous festival of Baisakhi in Amritsar. Hundreds of men, women and children lost their lives in this massacre.

It is also called the Massacre of Amritsar and is one of the most tragic events in the history of India. In order to create awareness among the students about the the sacrifices made by the martyrs, a video related to Jallianwala Bagh incident was shown to the students of classes 6th to 12th. On the 102nd anniversary of the massacre, we pay homage to all those who lost their lives in the deadly incident. The nation will never forget their supreme sacrifices and they will continue to inspire love for our motherland.

Salad Decoration Activity by Class 2 - (March 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Salad Decoration Activity by Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

“One who eats healthy stays healthy“.

To familiarize students of Class 2 with benefits of eating fruits, a Fruit Salad Decoration Activity was organized for them. Through this activity, students understood the nutritional value of fruits and were encouraged to eat healthy food.

CBSE Online Training Programme - (March 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - CBSE Online Training Programme : Click to Enlarge

Blended learning describes a fundamental change in education design by utilising combination of digital learning objects and active learning methods to improve the learning experience and outcome. Keeping this in mind, CBSE organised an online training programme on Educational Technology and Learning in collaboration with Google. The resource person for these webinars was Ms. Deepti Sawhney, founder and CEO of Mahattattva Educational Advisory. Through these webinars, teachers were able to assimilate different tools used in educational technology in teaching learning Strategies for attempting classroom engagement, making learning visible, using technology to design constructive learning environment and finally assessing as well as evaluating learning using technology. This online training programme was indeed a great help for teachers to apply and link technology in teaching learning process.

Activity Recycle Craft - (March 2021)

Resurface, Reupholster, Repaint, Refinish.
Make something old new again ! - Natalie DiScala.

The students of Class Seedling learned and showcased the 3R’s-Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle during online class. The three practices we need to observe to lessen the amount of trash we produce. Collectively it has been given a catchy name, 3R’s. We discussed with our students, that 3R’s is just a game of sorting unwanted items! We also get a reward for playing this game, and that is a cleaner planet to live.

The students got a chance to display their creativity by reusing the things available at home. This led our little learners to think about how things can be reused and they beautifully showcased the reused items they created.

Warli Art Painting by Class 3 - (March 2021)

Students of Class 3 made beautiful Warli art paintings. These colourful art works gave us a glimpse of how creative our girls are.

Graduation day for Class Sapling - (26 March 2021)

It’s time to celebrate!!

Our little fledglings were able to sail effortlessly through their kindergarten year, with grit and determination along with the help of their parents and teachers.

And now is the time for us when we bid adieu to our little ones, while they pack away their memories of Class Sapling, look forward to set new goals, to dream new dreams and see what lies beyond.

“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss.

World Forestry Day activity by Class 4 - (21 March 2021)

‘The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.’

Depending upon the amount of rainfall, there are many different types of forests around the world that have their own landscape and wildlife. To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests World Forestry Day was celebrated by making a ‘Forest and Wildlife Diorama’ which was a fun filled way to learn about life in the forests. Doing this activity today, girls of Class IV explored FOREST WILDERNESS!

Seedling Sports Activity - (March 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Seedling Sports Activity : Click to Enlarge

"The expert at anything was once a beginner.” – Helen Hayes.

Games have an all round impact on our lives. Keeping this in mind, children of class seedling shared few lines on their favourite sports. They wore interesting headgears and carried colourful props for the same. Children were very enthusiastic and they spoke confidently about their favourite game. Overall, it was a fun filled activity.

Class IV Activity : Interjections - (March 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Class IV Activity : Interjections : Click to Enlarge

‘Only a child sees things with perfect clarity, because it hasn’t developed all those filters which prevent us from seeing things that we don’t expect to see’- Douglas Adams.

Wow! Expressions unlimited!

Students of Class IV commendably expressed themselves in every possible manner during an activity conducted on ‘Interjections’.

Last day activities by Class Seedling and Class 1 : T-Shirt Print and Pasta Necklace - (March 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Last day activities by Class Seedling and Class 1 : T-Shirt Print and Pasta Necklace : Click to Enlarge

Special fun-filled activities were incorporated to make the last day of the session a memorable one. Our toddlers from Class Seedling and Class 1 enjoyed the T-shirt printing activity by making vibrant handprints. They also made beautiful necklaces using colorful pasta. Keeping the spirits high on the last day of the school year, our little munchkins actively participated and had a wonderful time.

Last Day Activities - (19 March 2021)

"Develop a passion for learning, if you do, you will never cease to grow". - Anthony J. D. Angelo.

The mission of providing education, despite all barriers, has become a huge and incredible accomplishment. This was made possible with the help of virtual classrooms, which the teachers tailored as per the exigency. There’s no doubt that the end of this year will look a little different but with some minor tweaks and a dash of creativity, our chidren from Classes Seedling to 5 tried their best and stayed enthusiastic during the last day of this academic year. They participated in the various class activities with great zeal. Popsicle making, Pasta Necklace, Blow paint, Fun with Interjections, Holi PPT, and video on favourite moments, were a few activities which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Weekly Activity for Class Sapling - (2 March 2021)

Creativity is a natural extention of enthusiasm. - earl nightingale.

Best out of waste is one such craft, which follows an environmental friendly principle, and at the same time creates useful and picturesque objects out of the waste. The little hands of Class Sapling used their creative burst of energy for making beautiful pen stands from old plastic bottles. It was amazing to see how waste material could be transformed into such beautiful and useable item.

Skilled Parent Activity for Classes 1 to 3 - (9 February 2021)

"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn."

Keeping this in mind, a Skilled Parent Workshop was organised for Classes 1 to 3 wherein students participated in various activities like flameless cooking, zumba, classical dancing etc. The students thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.

Ahana Gaur of Class III-C speaks upon journey of cross-border rivers of India - (February 2021)

Someone has rightly said, "Be like a river. Be open. Flow."

Ahana Gaur of Class III-C will take us on a journey of cross-border rivers of India. So, let's learn some unknown facts about these rivers ......

Parenting Skills for Classes Seedling to V - (30 January 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Parenting Skills for Classes Seedling to V : Click to Enlarge

“Two great things you can give your children: one is roots, the other is wings.” Hodding Carter.

Being a parent is no less than bliss; however, there can never be a more daunting task than to find a perfect way to parenting. Children learn more from what we are than what we teach. Therefore, it becomes imperative for us as adults to unlearn a few things and learn / acquire many new skills to model the personality we would like our child to be. In keeping with our promise to pro-actively reach out in forms of workshops and seminars we had a powerful orator and a licensed clinical psychologist Ms. Kriti Munjal to conduct the webinar on “Parenting Skills” during pandemic on 30th Jan. 2021 for parents of primary classes. The aim of the workshop was to motivate the parents to create a positive family atmosphere, believe in the concept of listening to their wards and to effectively meet up to any parenting challenge in today’s modern world. The speaker spoke about different parenting styles and how each child is a unique individual on his/her own and not merely an extension of the parents. She spoke about the importance of setting a routine for children and striking the right balance between disciplining a child and giving into his or her emotional needs. A more participative, involved style of parenting will build trusting relationship between the parent, child and the school and will make more secure and mature adults in future. With many questions, doubts and dilemmas being clarified at the workshop, it turned out to be a highly interactive session. The workshop left a grave impact on the minds of parents who already began planning to re-structure their home environments to benefit their children with a complete focus on positive parenting.

Students of Class IV of St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh paying homage to freedom fighters of India - (30 January 2021)

Mahatma Gandhi, the most renowned name in the history of India's freedom struggle was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in the Birla House during evening prayers on January 30, 1948. The day is observed as Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas to honour our brave martyr who laid his life for the country. Let’s watch the students of Class IV paying homage to the one who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of India.

Junior students speak on Interesting facts about India - (23 January 2021)

Today let us remember the golden heritage of our country and feel proud to be a part of India.

Our country will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day on January 26. With this, let us learn more about our country with the students of Class I and II.

MUN Training Session - (January 2021)

"We are not developing nations, we are not developed nations, we are the United Nations.” - Anonymous.

Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries. The Model United Nations is a platform to encourage political thought and dialogue amongst the students. Further, it enables the students to learn the finer nuances of conducting meaningful research and oratory skills.

Since MUNs have various formal processes and intricacies involved, a training session was organised for students of Classes 8 and 9, to inculcate the basic know-how of MUNs in them. All in all, this training session will act as a stepping stone for these students for participation in many other MUNs to come.

MUN Classes for VIII and IX - (January 2021)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - MUN Classes for VIII and IX : Click to Enlarge

We hosted the Model United Nations for the students of Classes 8 and 9. As a simulation of the UN, this event provided an opportunity for students to both emulate the work of the UN and to view the problems facing the international community from a distinctive perception.

There was a noticeable change in the students’ demeanour as they opened the debate. Shedding their laid back attitudes and instead donning a professional and serious manner, they transformed into delegates. Through this event, the students learned about the importance of coming together to achieve a common goal in the true spirit of the United Nations.

The first committee was UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) which is the main debating chamber of the UN. The agenda of this committee was - Disaster Risk Reduction. The delegates raised issues related to impact of disasters on mankind, methods devised by various countries to mitigate the impact of natural hazards, ways to tackle natural disasters on a global level and many more.

The winners for UNGA are :-

Best delegate - Nishtha Vig - Class IX (China)
High commendation - Suhani Juneja - Class VIII (Turkey)
Special mention 1 - Pranjal Nigam - Class VIII (India)
Special mention 2 - Riddhi Aggarwal - Class IX (France)
Verbal mention 1 - Bhoomi Anand - Class IX (USA)
Verbal mention 2 - Parul Khurana - Class VIII (South Africa)

The second Committee was United Nations Committee on the Status of Women. UNCSW is an important intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting women empowerment and gender equality. The Agenda of the Committee was Empowerment of Women. The delegates representing different nations raised issues related to various aspects of women empowerment like women education, participation of women in politics, gender stereotypes, economic liberation of women and financial autonomy, their social status and social security.

The winners for UNCSW are:-

Best delegate - Devanshi Yadav - Class IX (USA)
High commendation - Akaisha Arora - Class VIII (China)
Special mention 1 - Ayushi Goel - Class VIII (Japan)
Special mention 2 - Punyaa - Class VIII (Germany)
Special mention 3 - Havee Yadav - Class IX (UK)
Verbal mention 1 - Akshita - Class VIII (Turkey)
Verbal mention 2 - Palak - Class VIII (South Africa)
Verbal mention 3 - Ananya Chandra - Class VIII (Argentina)

After much hard work and dedication, this event was an immense success. It ended with a closing ceremony where our respected Vice Principal, Ms. Sabina Shergill, congratulated the students for their exceptional effort.

Road Safety Week - (January 2021)

‘Alert today – Alive tomorrow‘.

To create awareness about road safety and to minimize road accidents the children of Class 2 and 3 were shown videos and presentations. They got aware about the importance of following the traffic rules while on the road. They also drew different traffic signs and posters on Dos and Donts of Road Safety.

Skilled Parent Activity by Class Seedling to 3 - (December 2020)

"Together may we give our children the roots to grow and wings to fly".

Adhering to it , some parents of Classes Seedling to 3 were invited to exhibit and share their talent and skills with our students. Some parents shared amazing craft ideas wherein children learnt to make origami butterflies, towel rabbits, noise maker, puppets, some narrated lovely stories while others taught the students brilliant dance moves. Children also learnt making lip smacking cakes and cookies. The aim of achieving the twin goals of fun and frolic and knowledge acquisition was completely fulfilled. It was a different learning experience for the students. The proud parents had a glint in their eyes and the children had a smile on their faces as the last day of the year was absolutely fun packed for them.

Virtual Story Narration Competition with Puppets for the students of Class 3 - (December 2020)

Storytelling is a unique human skill shared amongst people far and wide. It opens up the vivid imagination that runs wild in children and it also builds confidence and enhances speaking skills. A virtual Story Narration Competition with Puppets was organised for the students of Class 3.

The young vibrant storytellers came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories provided food for thought, others reinforced moral values and were humorous.

The winners were as follows :

First Prize : Arzoi Shamija (3-A)
Second Prize : Aashi Singh (3-D)
Third Prize : Ayushmita Das (3-D)

Consolation Prize :
1. Anshi (3-C)
2. Lavi Dhnakar (3-D)
3. Peehu Sharma (3-D)
4. Diya Kukreja (3-A)
5. Jahnavi Singh (3-D)

Inter Class Dance Competition for students of Classes Seedling to V - (December 2020)

“Dance is the joy of movement and the heart of life”.

Keeping this thought in mind, an Inter Class Dance Competition was organised virtually for the students of Classes Seedling - V to give them an opportunity to display their dancing skills. The vivacious dancers set the floor on fire with their energetic performances. The fun filled extravaganza offered classical, folk and western dances. All the participants dressed beautifully and performed their dance forms enthusiastically.

The winners of the Inter Class Dance Competition are :

CLASS SEEDLING
FIRST PRIZE - CHERYL KAUR (Seedling A)
SECOND PRIZE - AISHLYN KAUR (Seedling B)
THIRD PRIZE - CHARVI (Seedling E)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
JAPLEEN (Seedling F)
KRIYRSHA (Seedling F)
MYSHA ARORA (Seedling B)
DAANYA (Seedling D)
TANNU (Seedling F)

CLASS SAPLING
FIRST PRIZE - YASHIKA VERMA (Sapling E)
SECOND PRIZE - NAAVYA HANS (Sapling D)
THIRD PRIZE - DEVYANI PORWAL (Sapling D)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
AARADHYA BHALLA (Sapling C)
DEEKSHI GAUR (Sapling D)
RUHI GOGNA (Sapling A)
AAHANA MAGGO (Sapling B)
PIHU (Sapling B)

CLASS 1
FIRST PRIZE - ASHWIKA DIXIT (I-B)
SECOND PRIZE - ARADHYA DUTT (I-A)
THIRD PRIZE - NAIRA ARORA (I-B)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
AISHA BHATNAGAR (I-A)
AVNEER KAUR (I-B)
MANNAT MALHOTRA (I-E)
NAISHA BHAMBRI (I-B)
PEHEL LUTHRA (I-B)

CLASS 2
FIRST PRIZE - DHRUVIKA MALHOTRA (II-D)
SECOND PRIZE - MAAHI ARORA (II-D)
KAVYA MATHUR (II-A)
THIRD PRIZE - SHANAYA TRIPATHI (II-B)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
ARSHNOOR KAUR (II-A)
DISHA BATRA (II-A)
GURDIT KAUR (II-C)
MRIDINI (II-B)
SAANVI GAMBHIR (II-B)

CLASS 3
FIRST PRIZE - SHARON SHARMA (III-C)
SECOND PRIZE - SOUMYA JAIN (III-D), AARNA BHATT (III-B)
THIRD PRIZE - KAYNA OBEROI (III-B)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
MEHAL CHAWLA (III-B)
MEHAR CHAWLA (III-A)
MONISHA YADAV (III-C)
RITIKA BARIK (III-C)
ANUSHKA BAJAJ (III-B)

CLASS 4
FIRST PRIZE - VAMAKSHI SHARMA (IV-B)
SECOND PRIZE - DIRABJOT JASSAL (IV-C)
THIRD PRIZE - SAKSHI KUMARI SHAH (IV-B)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
RITIKA (IV-C)
ASHVIKA CHANDELA (IV-A)
KIARA JANGID (IV-A)
DIVYANSHI (IV-A)

CLASS 5
FIRST PRIZE - ISHIKA RATHOR (V-E)
SECOND PRIZE - SHRITI THAKUR (V-E)
THIRD PRIZE - KHUSHI SUHAG (V-D)
SAMIKA KAPOOR (V-E)

CONSOLATION PRIZE -
ISHLEEN KAUR (V-B)
HARSHITA SHARMA (V-D)
DHUNIKSHA KUKREJA (V-B)
ANUSHA MARWAH (V-A)
HIYA (V-A)

Inter Class Singing Competition for Classes Seedling, Sapling, II, IV and V - (December 2020)

Music binds our soul, heart and emotions. It cheers the spirit and lightens the heart. To bring out the singing talent of students, an Inter Class Singing Competition was organized for the students of Classes Seedling - II , IV and V. The children sang with confidence and passion. The mellifluous songs pulled the heart strings of the audience. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success.

Winners :

Seedling	Sapling	Class I
1st Prize - Prackruti Varshney (Seeding B) 2nd Prize - Arooba (Seeding E) 3rd Prize - Purnita Wadhwa (Seeding F)	1st Prize - Prisha Pandey (Sapling E) 2nd Prize - Mokshita Khanna (Sapling A) 3rd Prize- Mihika Arora (Sapling B)	1st Prize - Nivedita Banerjee (Class I D) 2nd Prize - Gaurisha (Class I C) 3rd Prize - Suhani Hasija (Class I D)
Consolation Prizes : 1. Mehar Makhija (Seeding C) 2. Rajasvi Singh (Seeding B) 3. Adavita (Seeding F) 4. Mysha Kaur (Seeding D) 5. Reet Mahajan (Seeding B)	Consolation Prizes : 1. Advita Gupta (Sapling B) 2. Mishika Vishwakarma (Sapling E) 3. Pranjal Vats (Sapling A ) 4. Anushka Rana (Sapling B )	Consolation Prizes : 1. Kavya (Class I D) 2. Jeevika Mudgal (Class I E) 3. Sayesha (Class I C) 4. Prabhleen Kaur (Class I A) 5. Mehar Munjal (Class I D )

Class II	Class IV	Class V
1st Prize- Hridya (Class II B) 2nd Prize - Ayereen Kaur (Class II D) 3rd Prize - Gamya Kohli (Class II A)	1st Prize - Priyanshi Narula (Class IV A) 2nd Prize - Nitya (Class IV B) 3rd Prize - Sonakshi Rana (Class IV A)	1st Prize - Livjot Kaur (Class V D) 2nd Prize - Larisha Malhotra (Class V D) 3rd Prize - Saisha Ahuja (Class V E)
Consolation Prizes : 1. Deepanshi Das (Class II A) 2. Aalya Joshi (Class II C) 3. Gurnoor Kaur (Class II D) 4. Arshiya Narang (Class II D) 5. Pranavi Thapa (Class II C)	Consolation Prizes : 1. Garima Chauhan (Class IV C) 2. Hetakshi (Class IV C) 3. Iyishi Srivastava (Class IV A) 4. Zoyee Chawla (IV A)	Consolation Prizes : 1. Saanvi Gupta (Class V C) 2. Priyanka (Class V E) 3. Soumya Chugh ( Class V D) 4. Saanvi Sahni (Class V E) 5. Khanak Saluja (Class V B)

Ad Enactment Competition by Class 3 - (December 2020)

The importance of advertisements in the present times is immense. It is a method that is used to attract people’s attention. We come across advertisements through certain mediums like newspapers, magazines, billboard, buses, internet, and on the radio, flyers, newsletters or posters.

Students of Class 3 were engaged in Ad Enactment Competition to bring out the healthy spirit of competition in them. Children have an innate love for enactment and in order to appeal the public to buy their product, they expressed themselves in a confident way. The young ones showcased their talents and performed through their remarkable gestures, actions and dialogues. All the children participated enthusiastically.

The competition inspired the children to think, work and enact creatively and promoted artistic excellence and made the event most enjoyable for one and all.

Following are the names of the students who have bagged prizes in the competition :

I PRIZE - RUBAINI DHAMIJA - III C
II PRIZE - NAVYA KHANNA - III C
III PRIZE - DHANYA CHAWLA - III D

CONSOLATION PRIZES :
I - SAMAIRA KOHLI - III C
II - PRANSHI NASA - III D
III - KAVYA JAIN - III D
IV - SAMAIRA KHANNA - III B
V - DHWANI - III B

Navya Gupta of Class Sapling-B shares her most memorable experiences of the year 2020 - (1 January 2021)

As we move from the lap of the year 2020 and head towards the new year 2021 Navya Gupta of Class Sapling-B shares her most memorable experiences of the year 2020.

New Year Card making Activity by Class Sapling - (December 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - New Year Card making Activity by Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

Welcoming the new year feels incomplete without a card. It was a wonderful sight to witness the creativity of the tiny tots of Class Sapling, who with nimble fingers weaved magic on paper. They displayed a blend of innovation and imagination and made cards that showed love and affection towards their loved ones and the bright splash of colours and decorations symbolized the spirit of festivity and excitement.

RJ Hunt Winners of Class 4 and 5 - (December 2020)

“When you own your voice, you own your power”.

With this mantra in mind, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School organised Inter Class RJ Hunt for Class 4 and 5. The participants took upon the role of an RJ to use the power of their voice to convey their thoughts on innovative ideas.

Congratulations to all the participants.

Winners are as -

First Prize :
Sanchi Gogia (4-A)
Ashita Dhingra (5-A)

Second Prize :
Vandita Arora (4-C)
Suhani Singh (5-A)

Third Prize :
Mishika Arora (4 B)
Arshnoor Kaur (5-B)

Consolation Prizes :
Mehar Kaur Baweja (4-A)
Mansukh Kaur (4-A)
Kyra Laroia (4-C)
Mishika (5-D)
Jiya Ghogale (5-C)
Ananya (5-A)

Year End Activities - (December 2020)

“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.”

Giving our children a platform to express themselves, SMGS organised a range of activities as they are integral to the holistic development of students.

Two days of 'year-end-fun-filled' activities were organised for students of Classes VI-VIII including Mono-acting, Radio-Jockeying, Dancing, Singing and News Reporting.

Through prodigious performances, the superbly talented participants nurtured their artistic pursuits which in turn facilitated lifelong learning through creativity and imagination; for we reckon that imagination is the beginning of creation. It was heartening to witness the students’ wholehearted participation, exhibiting and exploring their artistic side through these ingenious activities.

The virtual platform endowed an opportunity to young artists to showcase and share their creative and artistic talent.

It was indeed a day filled with fervour and exhilaration, amidst thrills and cheer.

Chocolate Fruit Shot Activity by Class Sapling - (22 December 2020)

"Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body."

Complying with it students of Class Sapling made mouth melting 'Chocolate Fruit Shots' during their online class. Children not only enjoyed making the yummy shots but eating such healthy and nutrient rich breakfast filled their body with energy.

Vegetable Printing Activity by Class 1 - (December 2020)

“Creativity - a beautiful art of self-discovery, you can’t use it up, the more you use the more you have.” That’s the spirit the children of Class I exhibited during the online art class. They made beautiful imprints using different vegetables. The outcome was breathtaking and colourful.

Activity by Class 2 - (11 December 2020)

Every year 11 December is observed as International Mountain Day to create awareness about the importance of mountains. Students of Class 2 made drawings depicting mountains. They discussed and learned facts about them.

Hindi Activity by Class 5 - (December 2020)

A YouTube session : The invisible sun - (December 2020)

"Man must rise above the Earth - to the top of the atmosphere and beyond - for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives."

Keeping this thought in mind the students of St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School attended the 16th session of the series “Astro Adda” consisting of Astronomy lectures given by members of the Astronomical Society of India, with follow up discussions and projects organised by Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, and the Public Outreach and Education Committee, Astronomical Society of India.

This session was taken by Prof. Divya Oberoi, NCRA in which he explained about the beautiful phenomenon of *The Invisible Sun*.

In the session students were told about different zones of earth, heat transfer modes and the logic behind this extraordinary phenomenon. It was a good learning experience for the students.

Class Sapling Activity - (December 2020)

The little girls of Class Sapling made beautiful fish with the help of old CD’s, paper cups and glitter. They were happy to create such an easy and quick fish craft in vibrant colours.

Inter Class English Recitation - (December 2020)

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. It is a search for syllables to shoot at the barriers of the unknown and the unknowable.

Poetry comes alive through recitation. Recitation is one of the important and effective modes of learning a language and appreciating a piece of literature. The students of our school brought alive the various genres of poetry and exhibited their talent in the Inter Class Recitation Competition held virtually for Classes 8 and 9. The students recited their poems with great fondness and zeal. They enjoyed the perfection of expression, thoughts, emotions, rhythm and music of words. Some of the poems such as ‘The Sailor Who Had Worked At The Slave Trade’, ’Refugee Blues’, ‘I am the People, the Mob, etc. were heart touching and thought provoking. The judges appreciated and applauded the performances of the participants Vanshika Batra of 8-D, Gurbani Kaur of 8-B and Akaisha Arora of 8-D bagged the first, second and third position respectively. In Class 9, the first, second and third positions were bagged by Ayat Fatima Rizvi of 9-C, Devanshi Nigam of 9-C and Bhoomi Anand of 9-D respectively. Gun Jatav of 9-B mesmerized the audience with her self composed poem on the current situation and won a consolation prize.

Animal Home Activity by Class 1 - (December 2020)

Students of Class 1 created beautiful animal homes using waste material. The colourful and attractive models gave a glimpse of the imaginative and creative skills of our little ones.

Debating Matters : UK vs INDIA - (29 November, 5 and 12 December 2020)

Debating matters because ideas matter. This is the premise of the Debating Matters Competition for students which emphasizes substance, not just style, and the importance of taking ideas seriously. It is an event jointly organized by Academy of Ideas, UK and the British Council, India to which our school, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School, had the incredible opportunity to be a part of.

Amidst the pandemic, the competition was piloted through the online medium, with SMGS being a part of group Marigold. The group also consisted of two schools from UK and another from India.

SMGS was scheduled to have one national and two international debates, out of which we emerged victorious in two events. The first debate revolved around the motion - ‘Childhood vaccination should be compulsory’ - was scheduled for the 29th of November against Douglas Academy, Dunbartonshire. Representing us were Khanak Jorwal and Lakshita Chhabra of class XII.

The second team consisting of Garima Sanger and Udita Bhardwaj of class XII, emerged victorious in the second debate on the subject - ‘Populism is a threat to democracy’. The event took place on the 5th of December against Queen Elizabeth Grammar School with our team defending the motion. After the conclusion of the two international debates, the final event took place on the 12th of December against St. Mary’s School, Pune on the issue - ‘Climate Emergency: People should not have more than two children’. The debate augured well for us as Chahat Nihalani and Harshita Kohli of class XII, drove us to a stellar victory. Instrumental in the students’ performances were Ms. Vaneet and Ms. Isha, who constantly provided their mentorship to them.

At the end of this affair, the students find themselves more informed about vital global crises; becoming more tolerant of what the other side has to bring to the plate and learning the art of persuasion in order to address argumentations using conviction and not coercion. Thus, debating topics that matter.

Training Session - (November 2020)

“Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it”.

Model United Nations (MUN) conferences have become a significant part of the co-curricular world at schools and colleges today. An activity driven by extensive knowledge and preparation, MUNs sit at the intersection of professional skills, communication skills and global know-how.

The secretariat at Global Youth Parliament dedicated training sessions to each committee and the executive board members helped the students to excel in the skills needed for the domain. They gave students a comprehensive overview of the United Nations - its aims, objectives, components and functions to acquaint students with the fundamentals of the MUN. Expert guidance on the art of constructive research - knowing where to look, filtering out relevant information and organizing it into clear, logical and compelling arguments was provided to the participants. Our aim behind the training sessions was to provide strategic guidance to build and perfect delegates, debating skills, covering effective debating techniques, debate direction, argument defence, interjections and diplomacy.

Spic Macay: Japanese Movie - (27 November 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay: Japanese Movie : Click to Enlarge

The students of Class VII viewed the classic Japanese movie Kagemusha directed by influential film maker Akira Kurosawa on 27 November 2020. This was screened on zoom by Spic Macay, Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst Youth, to make the students of various schools experience the inspiration and mysticism embodied in Indian and World heritage.

The movie Kagemusha (The Shadow Warrior) is based on the true story of Shingen Takeda, a 16th century clan leader in feudal Japan. It is majestic, stately, exciting with great visuals and stylistic traits.

The screening of the movie was followed by an interaction with the students, enlightening the youth of the country about one of the most successful and dazzling epic.

Create Your Own Newspaper Activity by Class V - (November 2020)

The students of Class V had an enriching and interesting activity to design their own newspaper, giving it an appealing name. The students were asked two weeks prior to read the daily every day and listen to the news channel to stay updated about the current national and international news on myriad fields viz., sports, entertainment, weather and politics.

They were then asked to write articles as a correspondent and put them together in their miniature newspaper. It was a lovely experience for the fledglings of class V to build up their interest in current affairs and get cognizant about the world. The activity took place during their online class. The students put in best of their efforts and came up with a phenomenal and commendable work.

Science Activity by Class IV - (November 2020)

“The best way of learning about anything is by doing.”

To learn better about the structure and sequence of teeth in our mouth, students of Class IV made 3D models of human teeth with soft clay. Their creations were praise worthy.

Virtual Activity by students of Class Sapling - (November 2020)

Every breath is a giveaway dance between you and plants.

The young minds of Class Sapling performed an activity virtually wherein they showed various medicinal plants and discussed about their uses too.

Tux Painting - (November 2020)

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student’s hand because it is the pen and paper of this time and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” Complying with this, Advika Dua of Class III-B created a beautiful scenery using Tux Painting Tool.

Dutch Film Weekends for Classes 6 to 12 - (6 to 15 November 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Dutch Film Weekends for Classes 6 to 12 : Click to Enlarge

Weekend Special - The Secrets of War (Classes 6-8)
Dummie the Mummy (Classes 9-12)

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New Delhi with the outreach partners, India International Centre and India Habitat Centre organized a Dutch Children’s Film Festival 2020. The festival began with the online Dutch film ‘The Secrets of War’ which was shown to the students of Class 6-8 of our school on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 November 2020.

The movie revolves around two young boys during the second world war. It was a touching story about friendship, trust, courage and forgiveness.

On 14 and 15 November, the students of Classes 9-12 were shown ‘Dummie de Mummie’. The movie, directed by Pim Van Hoeve, is a beautiful tale that portrays how deep human bonds are.

The movies provided a wonderful opportunity to both the children as well as the parents to sit together and enjoy.

Flameless Cooking by students of Class 3 - (November 2020)

A flameless cooking activity was organised for students of Class 3 on the digital platform. The little chefs enthusiastically prepared mouth watering Bhelpuri.

Diya making activity by students of Class III - (13 November 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Diya making activity by students of Class III : Click to Enlarge

To mark the auspicious occasion of Diwali, students of Class 3 enthusiastically made beautiful diyas and amazed everyone with their creativity.

Rangoli making Myra Arora of Class II-C - (13 November 2020)

Rangoli making is an integral part of Indian tradition and culture since times immemorial.

Rangoli ushers in vibrancy, prosperity and positivity. Myra Arora of Class II-C is all set to share her favourite design.

Diwali Rangoli Activity by Class 2 - (13 November 2020)

Proudly presenting you the gift of labour and love with lovely Rangoli designs.

Diwali was celebrated by the students of Class II showcasing their exquisite art and craft skills. Our dedicated students amazed us with attractive Rangoli patterns for Diwali decoration.

Diwali Paper Lantern making Workshop - (November 2020)

With Diwali round the corner, people get engaged in decorating their houses. At such an ideal time, HT Pace conducted a craft workshop on Paper Lantern Making for the students of Classes VI and VII on 10 November 2020.

The students were shown various techniques of making colourful paper lantens. They were then given time to show their dexterity in designing light weight lanterns which can be conveniently hung on the wall.

The zealous participation by all and sundry eventuallyresulted in viewing lanterns of different shapes, sizes and colours by the end of the workshop. It was a visual treat to see the techniques of folding and cutting the paper crafted to an embellishing and alluring lanterns.

Diya making activity by Class Seedling - (November 2020)

Diwali or Deepawali is also known as the festival of lights as it is traditional to light up your house with an impressive array of candles and small clay oil lamps.

The online class wore a festive look wherein the tiny tots of Class Seedling made beautiful and colourful diyas. They enjoyed this fun filled activity.

Diwali Activity by Class Sapling - (9 November 2020)

Diwali is the most joyous and celebrated festival of the year. The rituals include going shopping, decorating homes, exchanging gifts and wishes. On this auspicious occasion children of Class Sapling made colourful bandhanwars, an ornamental door hanging. The key motive behind accessorizing homes with bandhanwar is to appease Lakshmi, the goddess of Wealth.

Anaisha Devraj of Class I-D creates her own recipe - (November 2020)

You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients can make anybody fall for it. Anaisha Devraj of Class I-D followed the same path and decided to create her own recipe proving that innovation has no limits.

Hidden Gems of India by Students of Class V - (November 2020)

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.

In today's world, we usually make several intricate plans to visit all the famous places across the globe hoping that it would provide us with that dose of refreshment and fun. Although that is not wrong, it's time we explore and rediscover the beauty of the hidden gems of India and give them the chance they deserve. Keeping this in mind Students of Class V prepared creative and attractive posters depicting various monuments of India. The activity was a great opportunity for the students to showcase their innovative and creative ideas. Students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm and created wonderful posters. The activity sensitized the students to understand the importance of these unexplored but beautiful destinations. It was a splendid session which gave a platform to all the students to enhance their creativity and innovativeness.

Link : https://www.thrillophilia.com/blog/inspiring-travel-quotes-feel-life-is-short/

Spices Activity for students of Class III - (7 November 2020)

An activity ‘Exploring Spices’ was conducted for the students of Class III, wherein they learnt about the various spices used to give taste and flavour to food. The students created artistic jewellery sets using spices and thoroughly enjoyed the activity.

Activity : Word Building by Class Sapling - (November 2020)

Flashcards are an incredibly versatile study tool, they are very good at helping the kids to associate the relationships between the sounds and the symbols of alphabet.

Children of Sapling were encouraged to use letter flash cards to make various phonetic words to help them reiterate the phonetics. Along with making the words they also drew the corresponding pictures.

Activity : Clay by Class Seedling - (November 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Activity : Clay by Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

Clay craft is a fun and interesting way to encourage a child's imagination and creativity. Kids love the vibrant colours and doughy texture of play dough. Playing with clay improves the fine motor skills of children, as they use their hands to mould different shapes. With little guidance the little ones of Class Seedling made fascinating art work out of modelling clay.

Activity : Sheep by Class Sapling - (November 2020)

Sheep are farm animals that are fascinating creatures! The young children of sapling enjoyed making sheep with cotton balls as their craft activity.

Video on Mythbusters by Avleen Kaur of Class 4 A - (29 October 2020)

The man of science has learned to believe in justification, not by faith, but by verification - Thomas Huxley.

Science and technology revolutionise our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response. Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done. Enjoy watching a wonderful video on a few Mythbusters by Avleen Kaur of Class 4-A.

Salad Making Activity by Class IV - (October 2020)

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” – Buddha.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need to keep eating healthy. Keeping it in mind, the young enthusiasts of Class IV stepped into the shoes of chef and demonstrated a few recipes of various kinds of healthy and yummy salads. Not only they enjoyed making it, but also learnt the significance of health and healthy food in our daily life. The entire idea aimed at spreading awareness about how a simple step towards a healthy lifestyle can change our life for good and make it better.

Talk Show on the need of NEP - (October 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Talk Show on the need of NEP : Click to Enlarge

In a brief talk show of sorts, our esteemed member of management; Rahul Aggarwal Sir and Dr. Samir Parikh spoke upon the role of NEP and its impact on the mental health of youth. While Aggarwal Sir necessitated the need of the NEP and its benefits for the education system and how the various permutations and combinations of subjects that are now available to the students will holistically cater to their interest, thereby enhancing their performance.

Dr. Parikh gave insights into the mental impact of this reform policy on the youth.

He did not singularly put the onus of mental issues on the education system or parental guidance, rather he counted a series of vectors vis- self created pressure, family dynamics, peer pressure, media and society at large, that effect the mental health of these budding adults.

Aksharon Ka Khel Activity by Class Sapling - (October 2020)

Learning is not bound to pen-paper. The students of Class Sapling learnt a new game called AKSHARON KA KHEL to enhance their knowledge of Hindi language. The game was organized virtually in which they had to identify the letter (akshar) and tell the related words. The students learnt many new words and thoroughly enjoyed the game.

Class I Nouns Activity - (October 2020)

“Activity based learning teaches children how to be self directed learners, building confidence and resilience.”

Keeping this thought in mind, the students of Class 1 performed an online activity based on the topic Naming Words. The children were asked to paste pictures of nouns in appropriate columns. Through this activity they were able to understand the concept in a better way.

Virtual tour of Jungle Safari - (October 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Virtual tour of Jungle Safari : Click to Enlarge

“Whatever we learn with pleasure, we never forget.”

Keeping this in mind the tiny tots of Class Sapling were taken on virtual tour of Jungle Safari wherein they learnt about various wild animals. They created a beautiful jungle scene by drawing and pasting pictures of different animals and had lot of fun.

French Word Power - (October 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - French Word Power : Click to Enlarge

Prayatna Educational Society, in association with Quebec Government Office, Consulate General of Mumbai, organized French Word Power Competition to test the knowledge of students in French language. P.E.S is a non-profit organization which helps students and teachers to discover French culture through various activities.

We are glad to inform you that Gaurika Dhamija (VII-E) and Pahulpreet Kaur (VII-D) have qualified for the National level French Word Power clearing the State level exam and making us proud.

We appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Scholastic Workshop Seedling to Class 2 - (23 October 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Scholastic Workshop Seedling to Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

Story telling is a universal and traditional art form that has featured strongly in Indian culture as an effective communication tool. It can be used to inform, entertain and educate. It is often used as a medium to ingrain values, improving reading skills and opening the minds of children to worlds beyond imagination.

A workshop for story-telling was attended by teachers and parents of Class Seedling to 2 where in the famous Author - Ms. Nalini Soren was the spokesperson. She talked about her famous books like ‘While You Are Sleeping‘ and ‘The Star That Saved The Day‘. The session was indeed valuable and distinct. Teachers and parents found it really interesting as it was an interactive session.

Art Activity : sketches of Ravan by Class Seedling A - (22 October 2020)

The little cheribiums of Class Seedling learnt making sketches of Ravan, which they made following an Innovative way using shapes and numbers. The kids coloured them too. Overall, it was a fun filled Art Activity.

Online Activity by Class 1 - (22 October 2020)

Play is the shortest route between children and their learning. To teach the children of class I, the concept of different kinds of houses an activity was conducted during the online class in which students made various types of houses using matchsticks. It was an enriching and funfilled experience for the children.

Class 4 Reading Activity - (October 2020)

“The Pleasure about reading is that, in that very moment, while your nose is stuck in that book, all your troubles fade, you and your book are the only two things that exist in the world.”

The pleasure belonged to Class 4 in the activity “Reading Time” conducted during the online session. The children enjoyed the activity to the core and showed great enthusiasm.

Sandwich Making Activity by Class 2 - (October 2020)

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

To encourage healthy eating Class 2 students did “Flameless Cooking“ activity where in students prepared healthy sandwiches using vegetables like cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, onions etc. They decorated their sandwiches in an artistic and aesthetic way which was most appealing and the virtual display was a visual treat ticklingthe taste buds.

Navratri Activity by Class Sapling - (18 October 2020)

“Navratri festival is the joyous way of worshipping Goddess Durga”.

The festival is celebrated all over the country with joy and fervour. On this occasion an online class activity for tiny-tots of Sapling was conducted wherein they enjoyed making and colouring the face of ‘Maa Durga.’

Inclination towards books by reading by Class III-D students - (17 October 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inclination towards books by reading by Class III-D students : Click to Enlarge

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Students of Class 3-D showcased their inclination towards books by reading in their leisure time, drawing and writing few lines about their favourite character. This activity helped students to inculcatelove for reading from a very young age.

World Students' Day - (16 October 2020)

The birth anniversary of former President APJ Abdul Kalam on October 15 is observed as World Students' Day. To honour India's most loved President and the favourite teacher of numerous students, it was celebrated by the students of Class IV, wherein they expressed their thoughts on the theme ‘The Golden Years of Student Life’.

Story Telling session by grandparents for Class 1 - (October 2020)

“Grandma’s stories are the reason why we all are excited for the class today.” This was the note on which today’s class started in the morning with the lovely and graceful grandparents on board narrating beautiful stories to the children of Class I. It was not only grandmas who narrated, grandpas too were equally enthusiastic interacting with the children. The grandparents were applauded and loved by the cherubims.

Spic Macay - (2 October 2020)

SPIC MACAY is a global voluntary youth movement focused on bringing finer aspects of music, art and culture to educational institutions. One of the major section of its activities is screening of classics from world cinema to younger students in schools and colleges. Their list covers major works by legendary filmmakers like Charlie Chaplin, Satyajit Ray, Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman etc., and of top filmmakers in Indian languages. After screening of the films, this organization invites renowned experts from the cinema and visual arts community to interact with the students, guide them on the art, technique and philosophy of films, as well as inspire the younger minds to appreciate films better. Keeping this spirit high, SMGS in collaboration with spic macay organised an informative session for students of Class IX, where they had an exposure to the finer aspects of cinema. Students of our school got to know about every minute details of the life of our National Leader Mahatma Gandhi in the film 'Gandhi', which was directed by Richard Attenborough. Indeed Gandhi is considered a classic of world cinema as well as the greatest movies of all the times. It was a really an informative and learning experience for our students who imbibed the principles followed by Mahatma Gandhi.

French Poem Recitation and Solo Singing Competition for students of Class 6 and Class 7 respectively - (September 2020)

As a collaborative effort to broaden the scope of French pedagogy, SMGS in collaboration with Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd. organized French Poem Recitation and Solo Singing Competition for the students of Class 6 and Class 7 respectively. It gave the children a platform to showcase their flair and understanding of the French sounds and pronunciation and helped them gain perfection in it. The activities were aimed at developing confidence in the students, who came forward and performed with great zeal. The students enjoyed the beauty of expressions, thoughts, feeling and rhythm. They are awarded e-certificates and some interesting French story ebooks from Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd.

The winners are as follows:

Class VI
I - Shrijita Gautam
II - Ashika Kumari
III - Delisha Jain

Class VII
I - Ojasvi Bakolia
II - Palak Sharma
III - Vandana Negi

Congratulations to the winners!

Gardening - (September 2020)

“The love of gardening is a seed, once sown that never dies.” - Gertrude Jekyll.

Rhea Bajaj of Class IV-C will tell us the different reasons to plant a tree. She will also throw some light on the significance of a garden and gardening as she believes that gardening is one of the true forms of happiness.

Harshikha Kumar of Class Sapling shares her idea of making natural clay - (26 September 2020)

A body of clay, a mind full of play - that's me. Harshikha Kumar of Class Sapling is sharing her ideas of making natural clay as it is non-toxic, flexible and easy to make.

Video Posted by Aditi Sharma of Class V-A - (23 September 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Video Posted by Aditi Sharma of Class V-A

Video Posted by Kushi of Class V-D - (23 September 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Video Posted by Kushi of Class V-D

Sanskrit Recitation Competition - (September 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Sanskrit Recitation Competition : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Sanskrit Recitation Competition

Mock Parliament for Class X - (September 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Mock Parliament for Class X : Click to Enlarge

“Education should not be the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yeats

It is believed that in order to confront the challenges the world faces, people especially the youth need to define issues and develop strategies for action. To create awareness among the students about the functioning of our legislature where all the important laws concerning the nation are formulated, a ‘Mock Parliament’ was conducted for the students of Class-X. The students portrayed some of the members of the Opposition parties and different portfolios of some of the ministers of the ruling party in Lok Sabha. They debated on the recent steps taken by the government on the ‘Banning of Chinese Applications’. The session concluded with a voting for or against the bill. With the ruling party being in majority, the bill was passed successfully. The students gained an insight into the working of the Parliament and learnt how important legislations are passed in a democracy.

Art Work by Students - (September 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Art Work by Students : Click to Enlarge

"Art has power to transform to illuminate, to educate,inspire and motivate."

Presenting before you the Art work of our students - Harnoor Kaur 2-A, Kyra Larosa 4-C, Gurjas Kaur 2-B.

Mishita of Class I-C makes an Egg Float & teaches its Science behind it - (7 September 2020)

Can you make an egg float in water? In this simple experiment, Mishita of Class I-C, will take a few minutes to show you how easy it is to make an egg float and the science behind that.

Rayesha Khera of Sapling-A at her garden - (1 September 2020)

“To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow“.

Let us all lend an ear to our future green activist from SMGS, Rayesha Khera of Sapling-A, who is here in her garden to tell us some very interesting facts about plants.

Aarna Gupta of 5-A makes a portrait of Ganesh Ji using discarded CD - (31 August 2020)

We all know that there are many waste materials in our home like discarded CD. We can use such CDs in a useful way. So, in this video Aarna Gupta of Class 5-A will show you how to make a portrait of Ganesh ji using discarded CD.

Story Telling Competition for Class Sapling - (29 August 2020)

Let's take a look at our little cherubims from Class Sapling, presenting their stories enthusiastically.

A wise man once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need the most in the world.”

It’s the stories that give wings to our imagination and takes us to places beyond the boundaries of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. Since time immemorial, story telling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to incite curiosity and the love for reading in children, an online Story Telling Competition was held on 29 August 2020 for class Sapling students. The young enthusiastic story tellers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. While some stories gave the audience food for thought while some reinforced moral values.

The event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The little story tellers won everyone’s heart and were applauded.

The winners were as follows :

First - Pushti (Sapling D)
Second - Deekshi Gaur (Sapling D)
Third - Moksha Sharma (Sapling E)

Special Prizes

Diya Gogia - Sapling A
Yoshima Gandhi - Sapling D
Siyona Juneja - Sapling E
Mannat Kaur - Sapling E

Cooking without Fire - (August 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Cooking without Fire : Click to Enlarge

Anaisha Goel (Sapling D) secured first position in Cooking without fire competition.

Gracy Khetpal of Class I-A playing her keyboard and singing beautiful rhymes - (26 August 2020)

Plato once said, ”Music and rhythm find their way into the inward places of the soul”. Music gives wings to the mind and flight to the imagination. Watch Gracy Khetpal of I-A playing her keyboard and singing beautiful rhymes , so let’s get started.

Aarna Bhatt of III-B makes her own stickers - (26 August 2020)

Aarna Bhatt of III-B utilized these lockdown days to discover her hidden talent and to showcase her creative flair. Her love for stickers but inability to go to the market inspired her to make her own stickers at home and hence proved that the more we use our creativity, the more we have.

Selina Gupta of Class Seedling B plays a song on piano - (August 2020)

Music is the only medicine to heal heart and soul. It has a magical effect on our health.

Lets learn some soothing notes from our little munchkin Selina Gupta of Class Seedling B whose playing a song on piano.

Harnoor Kaur of Class 2-A tells how to stay fit & healthy - (August 2020)

"Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning." - Diane Ackerman.

Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood. Harnoor Kaur of 2-A will tell us how to keep ourselves fit and healthy during this pandemic.

Inter Class Fancy Dress Competition for Class Seedling - (August 2020)

Let's take a look at the little ones from Class Seedling, dressed up in the colorful costumes for the competition.

Each child is blessed with talents which are unique and to bring out these hidden talents, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School conducted a virtual Inter Class Fancy Dress Competition for Class Seedling. The purpose of conducting the competition was not only to blend learning with fun but to also develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to face the audience on screen. The students dressed up in colorful costumes and spoke a few sentences on the character they depicted. All the little ones were looking adorable. It was a feast for the eyes to watch the tiny tots performing with enthusiasm.

The Winners were :

First Position - Trisha Batra (Seedling - E)
Second Position - Tavgun Kaur (Seedling - F)
Third Position - Selina Gupta (Seedling - B)

Four Special Prizes were also given :

Verenya Arya (Seedling - A)
Fiona (Seedling - A)
Cheryl Kaur (Seedling - A)
Advaita Jaiswal (Seedling - F)

Smart Vocab Challenger Contest Champions League - (8 August 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Smart Vocab Challenger Contest Champions League : Click to Enlarge

The Smart Vocab Challenger held the Champions League for the Champions of the last 3 years on 8th August 2020.

Mahika Gupta of our school, who was a champion in 2018 participated in the contest.

Ms. Dolly Haryal, the Secretary General of Svc Guild conducted the contest, which comprised of 5 rounds, all of which engrossed the participants as well as the audience alike. The rounds were based on clues given, and the participants had to arrive at the word closest in meaning to them. The event, which was very well planned and thought of, ended with a rapid fire round pertaining to 30 points. Mahika Gupta of Class 11-B added a feather in the cap by securing the first position, along with two other participants. It was truly a bemusing session and even the audience participated with zeal. The participants, who belonged to different schools from all over Delhi and NCR possessed a remarkable vocabulary. The students got a taste of something refreshing and different amidst these pressing times. It was overall a very gruelling and engaging competition and left everybody in high spirits.

World Tobacco Day - (July 2020)

Harmful effects of Tobacco
Mahika Gupta

‘The tobacco epidemic, one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, kills more than 8 million people a year all over the world.’

In order to know the harmful effects tobacco has on the health and the environment, it is imperative to know what exactly tobacco is. Tobacco is a plant. Its leaves are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, at least 70 of which are known to cause cancer. Out of these toxic substances, the most important and dangerous ones are nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar. These substances are responsible for reducing the oxygen level of the blood, leading to shortness of breath, and contain one of the deadliest cancer causing agents known. Tobacco also contains addictive substances, which lead to addiction. Thus, tobacco users find it difficult to leave it.

There are various forms of tobacco intake, such as cigarette, which is the most common form, bidi, cigar, hookah, sheesha, tobacco chewing/sniffing, kreteks (clove cigarettes) and lastly, e-cigarette/vape. Regardless of the form of intake, tobacco consumption causes many health problems and causes a lot of damage to the body, although the degree of damage may vary from one form of intake to another. Some ways in which it harms the body are, by causing poor vision, unhealthy teeth, hair loss, high cholesterol, hearing loss, loss of appetite, persistent coughing, wrinkling skin, etc. It also weakens the immune system and puts the person at a risk of other problems and diseases.. It damages the respiratory system, putting people at a higher risk of chronic lung conditions like emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases and even lung cancer. Not only this, it also damages the cardiovascular system. It raises blood pressure, weakens blood vessel walls, and increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. Tobacco is also associated with cancer of respiratory tract, mouth, skin, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney, blood, urinary bladder, oral cavity, nasal cavity, cervix etc. The use of tobacco temporarily puts one in a good mood, but it leads to dependence and eventually the person starts feeling irritable and anxious. Low emotional stability and risk taking behavior are also more common in tobacco users.

Not only this, tobacco causes a lot of harm to the environment as well. Tobacco growing usually involves substantial use of chemicals, including pesticides, fertilizers and growth regulators. These chemicals may affect drinking water sources as a result of run-off from tobacco growing areas. Tobacco crops deplete soil nutrients by taking up more nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium than other major crops. Besides, cigarette stubs are the most commonly discarded piece of waste globally and are the most frequent item of litter picked up on beaches and water edges worldwide! These contain hazardous chemicals which end up entering the food chain after penetrating into the soil and getting bleached into water.

Electronic cigarettes may contain batteries that require special disposal as well as chemicals, packaging and other non-biodegradable materials, which cause further damage to the environment. Tobacco smoking leads to the emission of 2 600 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide and about 5 200 000 tonnes of methane, thus polluting the air. Last but not least, tobacco growing leads to deforestation as well. This can be elucidated from the fact that tobacco growing caused significant deforestation between 1990 and 1995, amounting to approximately 2000 hectares.

Thus, we’ve seen that tobacco poses a threat to the health as well as the environment. The governments must take considerable measures regarding this. Smoking should be prohibited in all public places, and there shouldn’t be any provision of hookahs and vapes in restaurants and bars as well. There should be an increase in the unit price for tobacco products, which will decrease the number of people using tobacco, reduce the amount of tobacco consumed, and prevent young people from starting to use tobacco. Schools and colleges should educate students and spread awareness, telling how tobacco is harmful for health, and must never be consumed. Parents should also keep a strict check on the activities of their kids, and show them the right path. There should be awareness campaigns and mass media campaigns; posters and hoardings should be put up to educate people. Besides, more and more support groups and rehab centers should come up for all those who need support in stopping its consumption.

By taking broad-based but effective action against the environmental hazards created by the tobacco industry, the demand for tobacco products will be further reduced and with strengthened environmental policies, there will be increased costs for tobacco products, decreased social acceptance of tobacco use and changes in the most commonly used tobacco products.

The governments are slowly taking more and more measures. The fact that ads portraying the ill effect of tobacco consumption on health are shown in cinemas is truly commendable.

Female smokers should also consider the fact that maternal smoking is associated with congenital malformations in the baby, and can cause increased risk of allergies, stunted growth, poor lung function, and higher blood pressure in their child.

The fact that the ‘Smoking kills’ written on a cigarette packet doesn’t seem to have any impact on the user, shows that people need to reform their choices, and that we’re still a long way to go in this fight.

People should look beyond themselves, and should consider the fact that exposure to secondhand smoke carries the same risk to a nonsmoker as someone who does smoke which means, that they’re not only harming themselves, but also those around them. Hence, this battle can only be won if everybody comes together!

Name : Mahika Gupta
Class : 11
School : St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School
Father’s Name : Vishal Gupta
DOB : 29.04.2004

Harmful effects of Tobacco on Health and Environment
Vibhuti Dogra

Not being ‘cool’ in a generation that we exist in is so not okay, right? It has become so imperative that we are ready to risk our lives for the sake of fitting in. But is it really ‘cool’ to be ‘cool’ if we have to put our own lives at stake ?

Tobacco is one such thing that is synonymous with ‘fitting in’, ‘being acceptable’ and obviously our favorite, ‘cool’. Tobacco in layman words are crushed leaves that contain nicotine which is an addictive and noxious substance. People, especially teens, resort to tobacco consumption under peer pressure, stress and anxiety. Peer pressure is the major reason out of the three. Because your friends do it, you do it too as you don’t want to be that friend who is left out when the rest are having fun. Jeopardizing your health, that of people around you and of our dearest mother earth is fun, isn’t it? Perfect example of blind following the blind.

We all are mindful of the harmful effects of Tobacco on our health and the environment’s. But why do we still act oblivious of this fact? Our dear Earth is in an ailing condition. What are we doing to mitigate the same? One of the most prominent factor contributing to the deterioration of our planet’s health is tobacco. Tobacco is found in cigarettes, cigars, bidis, shisha, vapes and is also available in edible forms. Smoking leads to one of the most fatal chronic disease i.e. lung cancer. It doesn’t end here. A short period of frequent smoking causes shortness of breath, fatigue, fertility and virility issues and a weak immune system. The list doesn't end here. The waste from cigarettes exude toxic chemicals into the environment, consequently leading to air, water and land pollution.

Cultivation of tobacco significantly contributes to deforestation and soil erosion. Smoking contributes the most to air pollution. Hence, incessantly plummeting levels of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Do we really realize how it’s going to take a toll on our future generations? Is this planet going to qualify to nurture more humans or are we going to disqualify to nurture the planet? The choice is ours. We cannot evade from the ringing alarm anymore, the warnings that our planet gave us are gradually turning into actuality. It's simply a do or die situation right in front of us. Let's stop deluding ourselves and start taking responsibility for our actions. If we do not save this planet, it won’t save us.

Name : Vibhuti Dogra
Class : 11-C
School : St. Marks Girls Sr. Sec. School
Father's Name : Arun Dogra
D.O.B. : 14 September, 2004

World No Tobacco Day
Aashi Jain & Parthvi

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - World No Tobacco Day - Aashi Jain and Parthvi (7-E) : Click to Enlarge

Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease, disability, and premature death. Statistically, the global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 70 lakh people each year, out of which 13 lakh people die in India alone. Not only does tobacco consumption cause lethal diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic breathing problems, infertility, oral cavities, TB, and stroke, it is also a major contributor to Covid-19 cases worldwide. Smoking, be it in the form of biddis / cigarettes / sheesha can increase your chances of getting Covid-19 by transferring the virus by bringing your hands to your mouth.

Spreading awareness against the same, through the virtual mode, our students involved themselves in making interactive posters on ‘World No Tobacco Day’, wrote thought provoking essays on ‘Harmful Effects of Tobacco’ and took a pledge to never consume tobacco products.

The initiative sensitised the adolescent minds to keep themselves wary from such substances.

Name and Class : Aashi Jain and Parthvi (7-E)
School : St. Marks Girls Sr. Sec. School

Harmful effects of Tobacco on Health and Environment
Shriya Gupta

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - World No Tobacco Day - Harmful effects of Tobacco on Health and Environment - Shriya Gupta (Class 11)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - World No Tobacco Day - Harmful effects of Tobacco on Health and Environment - Shriya Gupta (Class 11)

Name : Shriya Gupta
Class : 11
School : St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Girls School
Father's Name : Mr. Vinay Gupta
DOB : 27 June 2004

Practicing while Playing - (June 2020)

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” - Mr. Rogers.

Play is one of the most important means by which children learn. Play supports learning, promotes language and social development and enhances creativity in children. They learn more efficiently and effectively through play than one can imagine. That is how our little one Pehel Luthra of Class I-B is practicing while playing...

Virtual Orientation Programme - (21 June 2020)

"It's the little conversations that build the relationships and make an impact on each student" - Robert John Meehan.

The early years of a child's life are the most important - a time of rapid development physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. Pre-primary education is concerned with continuing the balanced overall development of the individual child through learning experiences in both the school and the community.

St. Mark's Girls School organised a Virtual Orientation Programme on 21 June for the new set of parents to familiarise them with the curriculum, rules and regulations of the school, teaching methodologies and the co- scholastic activities. Our Principal Ms. Sheena Kalenga and the Vice Principal Ms. Sabina Shergill spoke at length about the benefits of effective communication between parents and teachers. They even shared a few tips on Good Parenting. Moving further, they also spoke about different ways of nurturing a child with love and care to build a strong foundation for a glorious future. During these learning experiences the child should observe positive relationships between home and school, parent and teacher. It is through the combined efforts of all those adults that children will be given maximum opportunities to develop and learn in our wonderful school.

India Culture Portal : Mahika Gupta of Class XI, SMS Girls School, Delhi - (June 2020)

A great mystic poet, Kabir Das, is one of the leading spiritual poets in India who has given his philosophical ideas to promote the lives of people. His philosophy of oneness in God and Karma as a real Dharma changed the minds of people towards goodness. His love and devotion towards God fulfill the concept of both Hindu Bhaktism and Muslim Sufism. It is by his wonderful songs, the spontaneous expressions of his vision and his love, and not by the didactic teachings associated with his name, that Kabir makes his immortal appeal to the heart.

Mahika Gupta, a student of Class XI (Humanities) of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School describes in detail about Kabir Das and his teachings. Her report is based on the study from the India Culture Portal, promoted by Ministry of Culture Organisations.

Wonderful Recipe by Nidhi Nair (I-D) and Aadhya Nair (I-E) - (16 June 2020)

Summer Vacation is a time when all wonderful things happen. Scorching Sun, lazy noons, board games, the month of June. Here, Nidhi Nair of Class I-D and Aadhya Nair of Class I-E are ready to share with us, a wonderful recipe. Let’s beat the heat with this summer treat.

Environment Day Activity : Nara Lekhan Pratiyogita - (5 June 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Environment Day Activity : Nara Lekhan Pratiyogita : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Environment Day Activity : Nara Lekhan Pratiyogita

Mahaprasad of Jagannath Temple - (May 2020)

Study Report V
INDIA CULTURE PORTAL
Mahaprasad at Jagannath temple, Odisha

Mahaprasad is the term applied to the 56 food items offered to Lord Jagannath in the holy Temple of Puri, located in Odisha, India. Prepared by 600-700 cooks and partaken by up to 50,000 pilgrims daily, generating a business of Rs 7 to 8 Lakhs. The mouth - watering ‘Mahaprasad’ of the Jagannath temple has retained its appeal among tens of millions of devotees for ages. The place where it is cooked is the biggest open air eatery in the world and it is only cooked in earthen pots on wood fires.

The temple authorities are now planning to take online booking of the Prasad and go ahead with home deliveries.

Khushi Gupta, a student of Class 12 (Humanities) of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School describes in detail about this saatvik food. Her report is based on the study from the India Culture Portal, promoted by Ministry of Culture Organisations.

Virtual Inter-School Competition - (May 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Virtual Inter-School Competition : Click to Enlarge

Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

- Albert Einstein

A virtual Inter-School Competition was organized by K.R. Mangalam World School wherein participants from more than 30 schools across Delhi showcased their talent. It was a blend of various literary and scientific events which aimed at providing a unique opportunity to the students to explore their creativity and provide them a healthy confluence of scholastic and co-scholastic activities.

Samika Kapoor of Class V of our school won the First Prize in the event 'Wake Up The Inventor Within You'. The students were supposed to send a video clipping highlighting the benefits of their self created future invention in the field of tele-communication. Samika was highly appreciated for her innovative idea (invention) – A Mobile Phone ATM.

The event served as a wonderful platform by giving an opportunity to the students to learn and explore beyond the walls of the classroom.

INDIA CULTURE PORTAL by Ashmita of Class 12 Humanities - (May 2020)

Rudra Veena (a string instrument) literally means ‘the veena dear to Shiva’. Lord Shiva is also said to have created the Rudra Veena inspired by his wife Parvati. Originating from the Indian sub-continent, it is considered one of the most difficult string instruments played. The instrument has sociological and cultural connotations and dimensions in Indian culture. Saraswati, the goddess of learning is visualized as holding a veena in her hands. Today, the veena is losing its importance to other string instruments. It is interesting to note that nowadays young musicians of our country are trying hard to keep the ethos of the veena alive.

Who could best exemplify the importance of this instrument, but a budding singer like Ashmita Sawhney of Class XII Humanities of St. Marks Girls Senior Secondary School ?

Her report is based on the study from the India Culture Portal, promoted by Ministry of Culture Organizations.

Rendezvous Series: Live Interview of Smt. Rohini Hattangadi - (May 2020)

"Art can help students become tenacious, team orientated problem solvers who are confident and able to think creatively."

Students and Teachers of the St. Mark's Girl's Sr. Sec. School attended the live interview of Smt. Rohini Hattangadi, a renowned theatre and film artist best known for her powerful performances in movies like Saransh and Gandhi.

Smt. Hattangadi shared with the students some interesting experiences from her life as an actor and how it shaped and impacted her as a person.

Among other important life lessons she described the insight she got into the magnificent life of Mahatama Gandhi while playing the role of Kasturba in Gandhi, the role that made Smt. Hattangadi the only Indian actress to win BAFTA for best actress in a supporting role.

Such interviews really help young developing minds to get inspired and choose correct role models in life.

The session was extremely interesting and it left us a little more inclined towards art and a lot more inspired.

India Culture Portal - (16 May 2020)

Begums of Bhopal

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise”.

The history of the Begums of Bhopal tells the generation, what women can do in a man’s world. They never gave up to their feelings of self doubt and never backed out from challenges. They took important decisions and helped in promoting education, preserving heritage and culture during their times. Today, the beautiful Sanchi stupa stands testimony to the efforts of the Begums, in restoration and preservation of the stupa.

Shriya Gupta of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School of Class XI Humanities throws light on the achievement of these Begums. Her report is based on the study from the India Culture Portal, promoted by Ministry of Culture Organizations.

Invite to the Indian Culture Portal by Ministry Of Culture - (13 May 2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Invite to the Indian Culture Portal by Ministry Of Culture : Click to Enlarge

The world was already being swept with the digital Tsunami when this unprecedented pandemic made the entire world embrace the Digital Age like fish takes to water. Taking note of this sudden dependence on various Digital platforms the Ministry of Culture of India thought to make the most of these uncertain times and in an effort to collaborate Culture with Digitization they organized a wonderful initiative THE INDIAN CULTURE wherein an open ended opportunity was presented to the students of various schools to bring alive the eloquent and diverse cultural heritage of India with the help of digitization.

Being a part of this stupendous change students of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School, Meera Bagh participated whole heartedly to showcase their artist verve in a digitized expression.

Our students - Drishti Harjai, Samaira Goel, Prachi and Garima Dabas of Class X, through their impeccable miniature paintings brought this extremely intricate part of our culture at the helm of everyone’s perusal.

This wonderful opportunity helped these students to humanize history and culture by establishing a linkage with their past and become conscious about the true connected nature of the world that we live in through the Digital Age.

Deworming Day - (10 Feburary 2020)

As per the Directorate of Education (Govt. of NCT), the National Mass Deworming Programme was held on 10 Feburary 2020 in the school, wherein all students of Classes Seedling - XII were given a single dose of a chewable tablet 'ALBENDAZOLE'. Albendazole also known as albendazolum is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations and is taken orally. The government's objective is to deworm all children between the ages 1-19 years in order to improve their overall health and quality of life. The parents of classes seedling to V were present in the school to monitor the administering of the tablet.

Mock Parliament - (31 January 2020)

Any democracy is incomplete without a Parliament; for a Parliament is the one that draws lines that must not be crossed. As our school is celebrating the 'Constitution Year', so today, on 31st January, the students of Class IX had gathered and put in their appreciated efforts to present a Mock Parliament, where they debated the merits and demerits of much discussed topics of the country - Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). The students of both, the ruling party and the opposition debated confidently. Students enjoyed and walked away with a new perspective of things in their mind. It was a learning experience for both the participants and the non-participants. Every student had an enriching experience.

Toyota's Road Safety - (31 January 2019)

A little care makes accidents rare.

The above stated was rather practically taught by an initiative taken by Toyota Motors Pvt. Ltd. wherein young students put in their expertise and participated in various Inter - school events held at Vidya Bharti School, Rohini.

The event aimed at teaching the ABC of road safety, to produce smart and safe future drivers and to inculcate responsible and nurturing values while on road.

The competitive nature of the event made the students put on their thinking caps and display enthusiasm and a winning spirit.There were various competitions such as Debate, Ad Mad, Role Play, Skit etc.

In the wake of the event, our school bagged the third prize in the debate competition on the topic: ‘creating safe and smooth highways is more important than a few trees’. The winners: Akaisha Arora (VII-D), Sahaj Agrawal (VII-E) and Shreya (VII-A) were honoured with certificates from the Chief guest for the event; Mr. Parvez Ahmed; Additional Commisioner Police (Traffic).

Martyrs Day Celebration - (30 January 2020)

"Death is at any time blessed, but it is twice blessed for a warrior who dies for his cause, that is, truth."

The SMGS gave homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary by observing 2 minutes silence at 11 a.m. The students were enlightened about Martyrs’ Day Celebration to honour the sacrifices made by Gandhiji and countless other brave Indians.

The students and the staff members remembered the sacrifices made by the valiant soul for justice and liberty of the nation.

Intach Filmit Felicitation Ceremony - (2020)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Intach Filmit Felicitation Ceremony : Click to Enlarge

“FILMMAKING IS THE ULTIMATE TEAM SPORT.” - Michael Keaton.

FILMIT is a multi-cultural project of INTACH that aims at nurturing cultural understanding, care and concern amongst school children through the exciting experience of making and sharing films. The short documentaries made by our amateur film directors were much appreciated by the jury members.

As a part of this project we won the following awards in following categories:

1. BEST DIRECTION (Bachpan ki yaadein...budiya ke baal).
2. BEST CREATIVE SCRIPT (Gandhiji ke 3 bandar).
3. BEST STORY LINE (Panakkam).
4. BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM WITH A MESSAGE (River Yamuna).

The members of the winning team that represented our school are as follows:

Bhani Ahuja (VIII-C)
Roshni Verma (VIII-C)
Neha (VIII-C)
Khanak Bhojwani (VII-E)
Ashmeet Kaur (VII-E)
Dishika (VI-C)
Ojasvi Bakolia (VI-C)
Khushi Badsiwal (VI-D)
Mannat Bhogal (VI-D)

Skilled Parent Activity - (21 January 2020)

"Creativity is intelligence having fun”.

Living by the ethos of "learning by doing” the students of Class I to IV enjoyed a number of fun filled activities when parents guided the students to create varied craft items and had fun with numbers during the Skilled Parent Activity. It was a time of learning and cognitive development for the students. Taking them to the imaginative journeys of magic and mystery, the story telling session conducted by parents was surely therapeutic. Our little cherubim were completely mesmerized. The students of Class III imbibed new culinary skills in flameless cooking. It was an exhilarating experience for children as the activities aimed at holistic growth and nurturing of students.

Rally on Fundamental Duties - (2020)

As citizens of India we are entitled to certain rights as well as duties. We always remember our 'Fundamental Rights' but often forget our 'Fundamental Duties'. The students of Class VIII of St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School, Meera Bagh took a small step of creating a more aware society. They took out a rally in school neighbourhood and talked to the people about our Fundamental Duties like safeguard the public property, respect the National Anthem and flag, render our services to the nation, have brotherhood, etc.

The aim was to remind them of our duties towards the nation. Students participated with full vigour and zeal.

Pariksha pe Charcha - (20 January 2020)

“The way lies ahead in pursuing, not pressurizing children.”

On 20 January, 2020, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s interaction with students, teachers and parents through the programme “Pariksha pe Charcha, 2020” was telecasted for students. The focus of this interaction was on minimizing examination stress ahead of the Board Examinations. Through inspiring examples of the Indian Cricket team and Chandrayaan 2, the Prime Minister urged students to remain confident with their preparation for the exams, not loose nerve under pressure, learn from their failures and make relevant use of technology for the betterment of our society. He also urged parents and teachers to ‘pursue, but not pressurize the young minds’, by burdening them with unrealistic expectations. The young minds should be given freedom to choose the subjects of their choice, and also maintain a balance between curricular and co-curricular activities.

French Spell Bee - (2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - French Spell Bee : Click to Enlarge

Vidhi Nagpal and Namrata Gulati of Classes XII-A and XII-C respectively qualified the zonal round of one of the most prestigious competitions 'The French Spell Bee' powered by Le Frehindi, Paris. They bagged gold medals for their commendable performances. It was held at C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium, II-C, India International Centre, New Delhi. The competition witnessed the participation of school students learning French language across the Asian continent. It was a novel and thrilling experience for the two of them, who’ve made us proud.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s address to the school students on Sexual Violence - (23 December 2019)

The statistics are always scary when it comes to the number of instances of sexual or physical violence against women in India at any given hour, day or year.

Our honorable Chief Minister talked to the students on ‘Sexual Violence’ on 23 Dec. 2019. He emphasized on the need of a robust conversation around men, which must begin in schools. Boys must be taught that its wrong to talk disparagingly about women, make lewd remarks and leer at them. This cannot be left to parent alone. They were even made to take an oath that they would not misbehave with the girls. On the contrary, they will help if they see a girl in trouble.

It should be a part the school curriculum from primary school onwards where attitudes are shaped, for older students, Gender sensitization should be mandatory. Violence against women against is so deeply rooted in India, that this sensitization should be prioritized as much as basic reading a writing skills.

Girls must be encouraged to be strong, vocal and intolerant of transgressions, however small.

English Recitation for Class Seedling - (19 December 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - English Recitation for Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

The English Recitation Competition of Class Seedling was held on 19.12.19.

Oh! what a beautiful way to express something through innocent words and actions in a melody with all smiles and giggles. This is what our tiny scholars of Seedling did with all their confidence as they stood on the stage in front of everybody and spoke out loudly to mark their presence felt.

As we all know, poem is meant for enjoyment. Beauty is the realm of the poetry, the children enjoy the beauty of expression, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, rhythm and music of words. Taking all these facts into consideration the children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. The children chose a variety of topics for their recitation like nature, trees, flower, mother, teacher, unity in diversity etc. and participated with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm.

The winners of today's event were :

First Position - Mannat Kaur (B)
Second Position - Yoshima Gandhi (B)
Third Position - Pushti

Consolation : Harbani Kaur and Danika Chowdhary.

Inter Class Debate Competition - (November 2019)

"For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, interaction and debate."

St. Mark's Girls Senior Sec. School organized an Inter Class Debate Competition for Class V on the topic 'Working Mothers Vs Homemakers'. The students expressed their views with a lot of passion and enthusiasm and put forward their opinions on the much debated topic. The judges appreciated the participants and announced the winners.

First prize was bagged by Tiya Singh (V-E), whereas Ranya Malhotra (V-C) and Kamya Vashishth (V-B) secured the second and the third position respectively.

Grandparents storytelling - (2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Grandparents storytelling : Click to Enlarge

Grandparents are a family's greatest treasure, the founder of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, the keepers of traditions. Through their special love and care, grandparents keep a family together. To make the bond stronger, 'Spend a day together' session was organised by our school in which grandparents came and taught good moral values to the children through stories and their experiences.

Grandparents Day Celebrations for Class Sapling - (November 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Grandparents Day Celebrations for Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

“Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer.” Grandchildren don't need a lot of toys. The best thing a grandchild can have is a grandparent who gets down on the floor and plays with them.

Through their special love and care, grandparents keep a family close at heart.

We, at SMGS, took this opportunity to express our love and respect towards the elderly people in our society and also to model this culture in our children.

The students of Class Sapling shared wonderful stories with them. In return, the grandparents also showered them with their mesmerising stories, games and danced with students enthusiastically.

Skilled Parent Activity - (18 October 2019)

‘‘Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.''

For a holistic development of the children SMGS conducts a plethora of activities on a regular basis so that our students can carve out a niche for themselves in today's competitive world. To instill a passion for creativity and learning - A Skilled Parent Activity was organised for the students of Classes I to IV, where children enthusiastically learnt to create amazing craft items, had fun with numbers and even enjoyed flameless cooking. The activities aimed at stimulating the cognitive processes and enhancing the manual dexterity of the students. They were enthralled when they were narrated stories which gave wings to their imagination and took them to a flight of fantasy. The students had a blissful day full of learning and fun.

Illuminating Elocution for Class VII students - (15 October 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Illuminating Elocution for Class VII students : Click to Enlarge

“Uttering a word is like striking a note on the keyboard of the imagination.” - Ludwig Wittgenstein.

SMGS conducted an illuminating Elocution on 15 October 2019 for the students of Class VII. It is rightly said that the art of communication is the language of leadership. Our young speakers spoke in a very enthusiastic and sanguine manner as they leashed out their perspectives on the topic, ‘traffic fines’. Students not only learnt the skill of speaking on stage with appropriate expressions but also created awholesome awareness for the audience. They talked about the recent news of hike in traffic fines and also discussed its related pros and cons. All the participants performed exceptionally well, winning accolades for their great articulation. Students were awarded with encouraging certificates, Shreya of Class VII-A bagged the first prize, second prize was awarded to Akaisha Arora of Class VII-D, third was won by Varnika Attri of Class VII-F. Last, but not the least students were also bestowed with consolation certificates, Pranjal Mighlani of Class VII-D received the first consolation and Jasmeet Kaur of Class VII-A got the second. The young and gifted orators had won the hearts of the judges, who were overwhelmed by their oratory skills and preparation. The expression and talent of the young ones made the event truly memorable.

Grandparents Story Telling - (14 October 2019)

Grandparents are the family's greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers and the keepers of traditions. Their bed time stories are an integral part of everyone's growing up years. We, at SMGS invited grandparents to spend their valuable time with the toddlers. They told them stories and interacted with the children. It was a day filled with sweet memories for our kids.

Spell Vocabulary Quiz for Classes I to V - (30 September 2019)

In the time and age of auto-correct predictive text and spell check, the Spell Vocab Quiz was conducted for grade I to V. Students participated with great enthusiasm and discovered the English language in depth.

The quiz made students aware of spellings and its usage with many unfamiliar words. It was a wonderful learning experience not only for the participants but also for their peers and served to enrich the vocabulary bank of the students.

Fancy Dress Competition of Seedling - (16 September 2019)

"Life is one big fancy dress party."

One of the most awaited events of the year, Fancy Dress Competition was organised for the students of Seedling at SMGS on 16 September 2019. It was a pleasure to watch our little ones dressed up in different characters and speaking with confidence. It encouraged our students to overcome their stage fear, by bringing out their inner talent, and providing them with a platform to build their self confidence and explore their inner strength.

They were filled with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement as our tinytots walked forward displaying their vibrant costumes. The spectators got truly mesmerized.

First Prize : Mannat Kaur (Seedling B)
Second Prize : Samaira (Seedling F)
Third Prize : Jiara (Seedling F)

First Consolation Prize : Ruhi Gogia
Second Consolation Prize : Anaisha Goel (Seedling E)
Third Consolation Prize : Jasroop (Seedling E)
Fourth Consolation Prize : Deekshi Gaur (Seedling E)

Fit India Movement - (29 August 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fit India Movement : Click to Enlarge

Our students enjoyed the live telecast of the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi on 29 August 2019, a day remembered as the birth anniversary of the great hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand. In his speech Mr. Modi stated that the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future. This live, colourful ceremony included various presentations of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports. He also said that the technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle and that now our physical activities have reduced as compared to earlier times. The ceremony was attended by various prominent leaders and it ended with the prize distribution ceremony.

Second Edition of Liberte MUN at Indian Institute of Technology and Management (IITM) - (24 and 25 August 2019)

New opportunities seldom come without us seeking them. However such a rarity became reality when we were invited to the second edition of Liberte MUN at Indian Institute of Technology and Management (IITM) on August 24 and 25, 2019. The hardworking secretariat of Liberte MUN 2.0 aimed to communicate brilliance and luminate young minds by giving them an opportunity to engage in world changing debates.

The debate commenced with Secretary General declaring the conference open followed by a session which involved familiarising us with the rules and procedures of the conference by the respective Executive Board members. The students laid down their shy attitudes and transformed into delegates or ambassadors, in a very professional manner defended the policies of the allotted countries. The delegates derived solutions to the globally daunting problems through interactive sessions. This platform gave our students an opportunity to meet highly experienced and equally enthusiastic delegates thereby increasing our knowledge, debatingskills, diplomacy and negotiation skills. The delegates were also involved in the documentation process which includes the drafting of resolution, action plan or communique as per the discretion of the Board.

The event ended on a high note with a number of delegates being awarded prize. Mehak Sharma (XI-B) won Special Mention in WHO, Radhika Gupta (XI-C) and Mehak Sethi (XI-A) won High Commendation and Special Mention in UNCSW respectively. Also, Tisha Pasrija (XI-B), Riya Gupta (XI-B) and Jhalak Malhotra (XI-B) won Verbal Mentions in UNCSW.

Inter-Class Model United Nations for Class X - (9 August 2019)

Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation and an academic activity in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. The school organized an Inter-Class Model United Nations for Class X. The organization of this simulations in the format of the UN procedures and formalities gave a guiding idea to allow the students to experience multilateral negotiations and become acquainted with the process in which members of the UN utilize in order to achieve resolutions. Students who were part of this were greatly benefited from MUN in a variety of ways. They tried to learn Diplomacy, and Strategy, and enjoyed themselves because it empowered them with a deep knowledge of international current issues, and taught them how to think in another country’s perceptive. They discussed the cutting-edge issues and gave solutions for grave problems. It involved and taught the participants speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Participants in Model United Nations conferences, known as delegates,conducted research before conferences and formulated positions that they then debated with their fellow delegates in the committee.Our Vice Principal Ms. Sabina Shergill encouraged and lauded the efforts of the students.It was a very exiting experience that helped them to widen their views on international affairs.

Deworming programme - (8 August 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Deworming programme : Click to Enlarge

As per Directorate of Education, second round of National Mass Deworming Programme was scheduled at SMGS on 8 August 2019 wherein all students of Classes Seedling to XII were given a single dose of a chewable tablet 'Albendazole'.

Albendazole, also known as albendazolum, is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations. It is taken by mouth.

The parents of junior classes were asked to come to school to personally monitor the administering of this tablet given to their ward. After having the medicine, primary students were accompanied by their parents back home.

Fancy Dress Competition - (29 July 2019)

Fancy Dress Competition is one of an exciting way to blend fun with learning. It also develops confidence among children. Children get a chance to mimic and impersonate any character which in turn enhance their creativity.

SMGS conducted Fancy Dress Competition for the students of class Sapling. Children came dressed in colourful costumes and spoke on character they depicted. Kudos to all the children for making this activity a big success.

Jaisveen Kaur of Sapling E bagged the first prize.

Divyanka Gupta of Sapling F stood second and Avanya of Sapling F stood third.

1st consolation prize awarded to Adhya Singh of class Sapling C.

Avneer Kaur of Sapling C took the second consolation and Divitya Khanna of Sapling A was awarded with 3rd consolation prize.

Recitation Competition for Classes I, I and III - (7 and 8 May 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Recitation Competition for Classes I, I and III : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words."

St. Mark's Girls School organized English Recitation Competition for Classes I, II and III. The children brought some very beautiful poems in front. The audience applauded all the performances. Prizes were given for the best performances.

Winners are as follows :

Class I
I Prize - Bandana (I-A)
II Prize - Viha Chugh (I-E)
III Prize - Manal Sharma (I-A)
Consolation Prize - Pranavi Chandra (I-C)
Consolation Prize - Bhavya (I-A) and Kriti Sangwan (I-E)

Class II
I Prize - Arzoi Dhamija (II-A)
II Prize - Prabhseerat Kaur (II-C)
III Prize - Manshika Dua (II-A) and Prishita Dua (II-C)
Consolation Prize - Humeira Khanna (II-A)
Consolation Prize - Navya (II-B)

Class III
I Prize - Mishika Arora (III-B)
II Prize - Ritika (III-C)
III Prize - Sanchi Gogia (III-A)

Skilled Parent Activity Class I, II and III - (25 April 2019)

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.”

Keeping this thought in mind our school organised a Parent Skill Workshop for the Children of Class I, II and III wherein the parents were invited to teach new skills to the children. The parents conducted fun filled activities for the children like story narration, dance, craft and many more. Our tiny tots enjoyed learning in a new way. The children and the parents were enthusiastic throughout the workshop.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Centenary - (13 April 2019)

13th April, 1919 - The day the sun began to set on an empire that wanted to assume it had brought ideas of ‘fair play’ and ‘law and order’ to an unruly nation. It has often been said that Britain lost its empire the day when, a hundred years ago, General Dyer, ordered firing without warning upon an unarmed crowd of over 15,000 Indians gathered at an enclosure called the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. On the Jallianwala Bagh massacre centenary, students of Class VI-X and XII participated in various activities to highlight the significance of the event. Students of Class XII presented a documentary to the students of Class VI-VII and interacted with them to help understand the relevance of this day. Class VIII tried to highlight the role of the important leaders, Class IX highlighted the after effects of the blood bath through a case study on the survivors and Class X made a newspaper highlighting the news that were printed at the time of the incident.

As we recollect the massive slaughter of the martyrs on this day, the children were able to understand that this event is like a scar in the history and was the prelude to many revolutionaries' commitment to the cause of independence from the British rule.

FilmIt - a multi-cultural project of INTACH - (2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - FilmIt - a multi-cultural project of INTACH : Click to Enlarge

"Creativity knows no bounds".

FILMIT is a multi-cultural project of INTACH that aims at nurturing cultural understanding, care and concern amongst school children through the exciting experience of making and sharing films. The short documentaries made by our amateur film directors were much appreciated by the jury members.

As a part of this project St. Marks Girls Sr. Sec. School won the following awards in following categories:

1. BEST FILM : BIRDS WELFARE.
2. BEST CAMERA WORK : POTTERY.
3. BEST ORIGINAL STORY WITH A MESSAGE : FOOD SECURITY.
4. SPECIAL AWARD FOR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FILMS MADE BY STUDENTS.

Bhasha Gaurav Shikshak Samman - (3 February 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Bhasha Gaurav Shikshak Samman : Click to Enlarge

Saint Mark’s Girls Senior Secondary School feels proud to share that 8 students were graced with the Title of ' BhashaDoot’ of Hindi language for securing more than 90% marks in Hindi subject in CBSE exam 2018 by ‘Hindustani Bhasha Academy' on 3rd February 2019 at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Kala Kendra. Students were honoured with medals and certificates. For encouraging and promoting Hindi language our Hindi teacher, Ms. Suniti Rastogi was also graced with the Title 'Bhasha Gaurav Shikshak Samman' for her contribution towards Hindi language with trophy.

Pariksha Pe Charcha - (3 February 2019)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Pariksha Pe Charcha : Click to Enlarge

'Never think and work under pressure. Open yourself and build up your self-confidence, you can attain your goals', says the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his well acclaimed oratory style. Through his nimble wit and rib cracking humour, the PM answered the queries of parents, teachers and students in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'. Students from India and across the globe asked questions related to exam anxiety, peer pressure, societal pressure and how to deal with the expectations of parents. The students of our school felt enlightened, encouraged and motivated after listening to the PM. They could relate to all the problems that were dealt, and were happy and satisfied by the brilliant solutions given by the Prime Minister. They felt relaxed and realised that the school exams are not the exams of life rather they give new energy and encouragement to progress further in life.

SPIC MACAY Programme : Kathak Dance Recital by Smt. RANI KHANAM - (17 December 2018)

In an endeavour to incorporate in students a dynamic vitality, sensitize them towards the rich and vibrant culture of India, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School organised a Kathak Dance Recital by Smt. RANI KHANAM under the aegis of SPIC MACAY on 17 December 2018 in the school auditorium. Rani Khanam is a renowned name in the field of Indian Classical dance, Kathak. She is a student of Pandit Birju Maharaj and Reba Vidyarthi, and is also the first Muslim dancer who performs her dance based on Islamic Verses.

Smt. Rani Khanamji was accorded a traditional welcome and the programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The mesmerising performance by Smt. Rani Khanamji in the form of Lecture-Demonstrations was an eye opener for our students as well as teachers. The performance also kept our French delegation at school spellbound. The show became a success due to the efforts made by SPIC MACAY, the faculty coordinators and the student coordinators.

A Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - SPIC MACAY is India's largest voluntary non-profit movement founded in the year 1997 by Dr. Kiran Seth. Through focus on the classical arts, SPIC MACAY seeks to facilitate an awareness of their deeper and subtle meaning and values to students. It has been promoting Indian cultural heritage to help young people develop an integrated and holistic perspective of the world.

Inter Class Debate Competition by Class 5 - (26 December 2018)

SMGS organised an Inter-Class Competition for students of Grade 5. The students debated confidently and convincingly on various interesting topics like - ‘Should students under 14 be allowed to use Facebook’, ‘Reality shows adversely affect the nimble minds’ etc. The participants came up with great content showcasing their belief in their respective motions. All the participants were appreciated for their industrious efforts and few bagged positions. The results were as following :

I : Gaurika Dhamija (V-E).
II : Divyanshi Aggarwal (V-E).
III : Harshal Sidhu and Vanshika Malik (V-A).

Skilled Parent Activity for Class II - (October 2018)

"Tell me and I forgot. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

Learning by doing is the best way of gaining knowledge. In order to inculcate new skills in our students, the parents of our school also play a vital role. During the Skilled Parent activity, the students of class II learned the culinary skill of making delectable vegetable sandwiches. They thoroughly enjoyed this hands on experience.

Road Safety Competitions - (October 2018)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Road Safety Competitions : Click to Enlarge

“Road Safety is the offspring of courtesy and the parent of Safety.” Delhi Traffic Police organised Road Safety Competitions for students at Junior, Middle and Senior levels. Entries were sent for varied competitions like Painting, Essay Writing, Quiz and Colouring. Three students from each competition were selected and declared winners for each event. First, Second and Third positions were awarded to the students and they felt quite contented and encouraged to achieve the rewards. These events of Competition not only brought about a confidence in the students but also enabled them to be aware of essential safety measures and rules while they are on road.

Skilled Parent Activity for Class II - (September 2018)

"What we learn with pleasure,we never forget".

Keeping this in mind, Class II organized 'Fun Day' for the children wherein the activities were planned by the parents itself. Our tiny tots were most excited getting taught by the parents of their peers. Children enjoyed making Fruit sticks which emphasised on healthy eating habits and transfoming the regular fruit break into an interesting one. Pupils also learned to make different animal masks which was followed by an interactive session.

Skilled Parent Activity for Class I - (28 September 2018)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Skilled Parent Activity for Class I : Click to Enlarge

"We can learn something new anytime we believe we can."

Taking this thought further, St. Mark's Girls School observed 'Learning - A new way', a parent skill workshop on 28 September 2018. The parents of Class 1 were invited to teach new skills to the children. The fun filled activities included table manners, culinary, story telling, craft and many more. Children enjoyed learning new activities and skills in a way where both the children and the parents were enthusiastic throughout.

National Psycholympiad 2018 - (23 and 28 August 2018)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - National Psycholympiad 2018 : Click to Enlarge

“The greatest faculty our mind possesses, is the ability to withstand pain”.

With the motive of inculcating resilience in the young minds, Expressions India organised the National Psycholympiad 2018 on 23rd August, 2018 and 28th August, 2018 to help children delve into the mysteries of the human mind and behviour. The two day event was commenced by the welcoming thoughts of Dr. Jitender Nagpal, Senior Consultant and Psychiatrist, Moolchand Medicity, New Delhi. He highlighted the importance of emotion management and regulation in today’s chaotic world of conflicting situations. The Olympiad provided ample opportunities for students to showcase their talents in the form of On the Spot Painting, Psychology Quiz, Poster Exhibition, Extempore Speech and Nukkad Natak. The students were appreciated for their portrayal of peer pressure leading to bullying and emotional abuse.

Poem Recitation Competition by Class Sapling - (1 August 2018)

Seedling Fancy Dress Competition - (31 July 2018)

Each child is blessed with talents which are unique and to bring out these hidden talents our School St. Mark’ Girls Sr .Sec School conducted Fancy Dress Competition for class Seedling on the theme Fruits and Vegetables. Children dressed up as Corns, Grapes, Pineapple, Kiwi, Coconut, Carrot... etc. and emphasised on their need and importance. All are little ones were looking adorable. It was feast to the eyes to watch our tiny tots performing with enthusiasm. They won our hearts with their exuberance.

Three winners were selected and got I, II, III positions and five consolation prizes were also given.

Upayoga Workshop - (23 to 26 July 2018)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Upayoga Workshop : Click to Enlarge

The only way to experience true well being is to turn inward. This is what yoga means - not up, not out but in.

In order to bring the timeless benefits of yoga to the students, the school organised a four day workshop from 23 July 2018 to 26 July 2018 on 'Upa Yoga' by Isha Foundation, established by Sadhguru. The word 'Upa Yoga' eventually means 'sub yoga' or 'pre yoga' and is commonly used to denote usefulness. The workshop for the students of Classes VI-VIII aimed at teaching them its techniques and enrichning them with with its immense benefits. The students felt relieved of stress and tiredness and were rejuvenated for the new day.This workshop was an asset for the students as it also enchanched their concentration and agility.

Safety Mock Drill - (July 2018)

It is rightly said by Eleanor Everet that Safety is not a gadget but a state of mind. Students of SMGS were indulged into a Safety Mock Drill conducted by the school. Students were given detailed instructions about how to carry out the exit procedure for evacuating the building incase of any disaster prone situation. The students were evacuated from their classrooms and asked to gather at the assembly area. Our students understood that preparedness is required to tackle any adversity. An awareness was created amongst them about the ways to respond swiftly in times of emergency situations.

“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin

Spic Macay - (7 May 2018)

SPIC MACAY has been promoting Indian cultural heritage to help young people develop an integrated and holistic perspective of the world. Its activities have comprised of performances and workshops on folk and classical art held in different educational institutions.

St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Janakpuri hosted a Violin Recital by ustad Johar Ali Khan under the aegis of SPIC MACAY on 7 May 2018 in the school premises. Johar Ali Khan is an Indian classical violinist. He is the son and disciple of Gohar Ali Khan of Rampur, and belongs to the Patiala Gharana of Rampur. His grandfather was Ali Baksh, the founder of Patiala Gharana, who has produced a number of great musicians like Bade Fateh Ali Khan, Amanat Ali Khan, Asad Amanat Ali Khan, and Hamid Ali Khan.

Students of St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School participated in the workshop. He was accorded a traditional welcome and the programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The programme started with a sweet melodious ‘Rag Malkauns Alaap’ depicting morning which transcended deep down in the hearts of the audience. His interaction with students was very interesting and educative as he satisfactorily replied to the queries of the students about Violin and sang “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’ along with the time of the Violin. The performance kept the audience spellbound. The atmosphere came alive with jugalbandi of violin and tabla in which students also participated enthusiastically.

English Recitation Competition for Classes I and II - (May 2018)

"Poetry is not only dream and vision. It is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundation for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before."

To keep the love for poetry alive in the kids, an English Recitation Competition was organised for the students of Classes I and II. The tiny tots recited various poems with lots of expressions and the perfect voice modulation. The judges appreciated the efforts of the students as well as the teachers. It was a wonderful learning experience for all.

Orientation for Classes I and VI - (April 2018)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Orientation for Classes I and VI : Click to Enlarge

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and the dreams are nurtured here.”

Keeping this essence in mind St. Marks’s Girls Sr. Sec. School observed the Orientation Program for classes one and six respectively. The school welcomed the parents in it’s auditorium. The Principal Ms. Sheena Kalenga addressed the gathering and made them aware about the new pattern which would be followed in the above mentioned classes. The Principal and the Vice Principal interacted with the parents. The parents were told about the various co-curricular activities for both the classes and the examination pattern for class six.

Rocksport - (February 2018)

Jobs fill your pocket but adventure fills your soul. It was that time of the year when we delve deep into our souls, search out reaches and remember what it is to feel alive. As we prepare for the upcoming examination season, a break from the mundane was much needed. Our school thus organised a fun and adventure camp within the school premises for its teaching faculty in collaboration with Rocksport.

Indulging in fun activities spaced out through the day, the school staff enjoyed newfound ecstasy away and beyond the hubub of life. With an active support from the Rocksport team of trained instructors, the teachers experienced fast paced and power packed activities like - Commando Net, Zipline, Burma Bridge, Zorbing, Tug of War and much more. These adventure activities were followed by fun games and teachers had a gala time dancing to the beats of the DJ.

The day gave an opportunity to the teachers to unwind their mind, unlock their soul and explore.

Sapling : Story Telling - (24 January 2018)

“Story telling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world”.

Keeping this in mind, STORY TELLING COMPETITION was organised for the students of Sapling. The content and the presentation of these tiny tots were outstanding. Our cherubims brought the fictional characters to life with their expressions and gestures. Someone has rightly said... "One thing has not changed much in 1000 years...”. There is still no better way to stir emotions than a good story. We invited a parent and a student of class 12 to judge the event. First position was bagged by Ustat Kaur, second went to Kriti Rajpal and third prize to Anushka Bajaj and a consolation prize was given to Avantika Khanna.

Skilled Parent - (18 December 2017)

“It is possible to fly without motors but not without knowledge and skill.”

Keeping this view in mind, a fun and learning session was conducted from Class I to III in which a parent was invited from each section to teach a skill they possess and are willing to share with our students. From story telling to dance, from art and craft to sports, the students were made familiar with numerous such skills. The parents who volunteered also experienced something new. The enthusiasm and excitement of the students made the parents enjoy the session all the more. The sessions concluded with the students looking forward to more such activities.

Recitation by Seedling - (14 December 2017)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Recitation by Seedling : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words" - Robert Frost.

An Interclass Poem Recitation Competition was organized on 14 December 2017 for Class Seedling. This activity was organized to explore and encourage the speaking skills and confidence in children. It inspired the children to come forward and recite on stage. The children enjoyed the beauty of expressions, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, rhythm and music of words. The children chose a variety of topics for their recitation like recycling, daddy, clock, classroom etc. with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm.

The preliminary round was conducted in the classroom from where four children from each of the six sections were selected for the final round. Two judges were invited to witness the competition. They appreciated and applauded the performances of the participants and children enjoyed the competition.

Result is as follows:
First prize - Bhavya Malik.
Second prize - Aaniya Mehta.
Third prize - Manal Sharma.
and Special prize - Myra Wadhwa and Bandana.

Sapling Character Dramatisation - (12 December 2017)

Drama is very valuable tool for exploring issues, encouraging co-operation. Drama can be fun and used successfully in any area of curriculum.

Little tiny tots of Saplings participated in Inter Class Character Dramatisation Competition. Kids gave spellbounding performances. They stayed true to their characters using voice modulation and body language.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

My Safety Circle for Classes II to V - (October 2017)

CREATING A SAFETY CIRCLE FOR OUR CHILDREN

“There is nothing more precious to a parent and the school, than the safety of our children“.

To assure the same and inculcate a culture of being STRONG, young children of Classes II TO V pledged to the oath of the three S (STRONG, SAFE AND SECURE).

An awareness activity “MY SAFE CIRLCE“ was organized by the school counsellors Ms. Richa Arora and Ms. Neha Dutta as a part of the sensitization programme. The student performed the activity of making the safety circle badges in order to make them aware of people whom they can include in the safety net and can approach to talk and share. The children were educated and sensitized about good and bad touch and their swim suit parts as their private parts with the help of age appropriate video clips and pictures. Also followed was a small group interaction to gauge their understanding on the same.

The most important message of the activity was encouraging the students to understand the importance of their safety and learn to strongly use the following steps in times of distress.

SHOUT – RUN - YELL – TELL

Safety isn’t expensive , it is priceless…

Self Introduction Event by Seedling - (14 September 2017)

St. Marks Girls School organized a ‘Self-Introduction Competition’ for Seedling children on 14 September 2017. The event proved that the pre primary kids can very well introduce themselves to the world.

Introducing oneself to the world is an art as the saying goes “in the first part of your life convince yourself that you are the best because rest of your life will go in convincing others that you are the best.” The exposure of this kind will boost the confidence of children and help them to be more social. Self esteem is one of the most essential factors in the character building of children as it gives a protection wall for the child minds to defend psychological attacks.

A confident mind leads one to great success even when the tides are against them. Children felt more brave and confident after they got on the stage and introduced themselves to an audience.

Character Dramatisation Class I & II - (July 2017)

Drama is a composition in prose form that presents a story entirely told in dialogues and actions. Keeping this in mind, our school organized a Character Dramatization Competition for Class I and II on 1 August 2017. Students were dressed up in beautiful costumes portraying characters from famous English stories and fairy tales. Children made effective use of their costumes and props. This activity opened their eyes to many aspects of theatre from directions to acting, presentation, scripting, stage presence etc. It also helped them to overcome stage fright and taught them the importance of being a good audience. The judges for the event were Ms. Loveleen Kaur and Ms. Tanu Malik. They appreciated children’s enactment, make-up and hard work. Everyone enjoyed the programme.

The winners of this competition were:

Class I
I Prize : Daivya Chaudhary and Ruhaani Manchanda (I-A)
(Characters - Mother-in–law and Meera)

II Prize : Nikita and Mansukh (I-A)
(Characters - Nobita and Doraem on)

III Prize : Rhea Bajaj and Divyanshi Sinha (I-C)
(Characters - Cindrella and Step mother)

Class II
I Prize : Yashvi Chandra and Samiksha Kaur (II-D)
(Characters - Scarecrow and Dorothy)

II Prize : Riya and Anhad (II-C)
(Characters - Witch and Glinda)

III Prize : Nitsa and Saanvi (II-A)
(Characters - Grandma and Swami)

Visit to Reliance Fresh Class Seedling - (24 July 2017)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Visit to Reliance Fresh Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

School excursions enhance students learning by providing the opportunities for students to participate in curriculum-related activities outside the normal school routine. It aims to maximise students learning experiences.

On 24 July 2017 little cherubims of Class Seedling of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. School were taken on a visit to Reliance Fresh, one of the convenience stores as a reinforcement of the theme ‘Fruits & Vegetables’. Children enjoyed the ride to the supermarket and were able to observe a variety of fruits and vegetables and feel their texture too. Children were excited to see variety of fruits and vegetables under one roof. Later, teachers explained the concept of buying things from such stores and also emphasized on the need to include fruits and vegetables in ones diet. It was indeed an interesting and informative learning experience for the tiny tots.

Fruits / Vegetables Vendor Activity : Seedling - (21 July 2017)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fruits / Vegetables Vendor Activity : Seedling : Click to Enlarge

The little cherubims of Seedling class enjoyed exploring the bright and colourful world of fruits and vegetables on 21 July 2017.

The enthusiastic teachers of seedling class enacted as vegetable vendors to make them understand the concept amidst a perfect set up of a vegetable market. Kids had the opportunity to learn and taste various fruits and vegetables. Our tiny tots enjoyed being good shoppers.

Recitation competition : Sapling - (July 2017)

'Poem Recitation is a mode of expression, a medium to reflect latent talents of the young ones.

Poems can prove to be instrumental stepping stones for young ones especially in the early stages of learning the language. Teachers and children can recite them at any place to elate their mood. To spread the fragrance of poetry amongst Children of Sapling, a recitation competition was organised. Keeping the various aspects of poetry, our cherubims recited the poems related to nature, trees, flowers, girl child, Indian flag. Children enthusiastically participated in the competition and the winners were applauded and praised for their talent. The first prize was bagged by Navya Jain second went to Samaira Khanna third was won by Anushka Bajaj and two consolation prizes went to Sara Jain and Tanishka Minocha.

Grandparents interactive session : Sapling - (July 2017)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Grandparents interactive session : Sapling : Click to Enlarge

"Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love".

Nobody can do for the little children what grandparents can do.

Their knowledge is invaluable and their love is unconditional. In keeping with this, SMGS invited grandparents to spend their valuable time with the toddlers.

They played many games, told different stories and some of them interacted with them and told them about moral values. Children in return showed their love and respect towards the grandparents. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

Inter Class Debate Competition for Class V - (July 2017)

"It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it."

St. Mark's Girls Senior Sec. School organized an Inter Class Debate Competition for Class V. The students were given various topics which involved issues related to technology, personal choices and sensitivity towards animals. Ms. Isha and Sahej, a student of class XII judged the students who presented their opinions efficiently. The young students heard the convincing opinions of the opposing side with a healthy attitude.

At the end, the judges gave their valuable advice to the students for future competitions and motivated them.

Devina Sharma (Class V-E) and Tanisha Rajpal (Class V-D) secured the first position. Trisha Bajpai (Class V-A) and Manvi Yadav (Class V-D) got the second position. Urvi Talvar (Class V-A) , Anchal Mehndiratta (Class V-E) and Khanak Bhojwani (Class V-B) bagged the third position. It was an enlightening experience for all the students.

Inter Class Debate Competition for Class V - (January 2017)

"Debate is healthy and no one in this chamber-starting with me-has a monopoly on being right".

'Believing the same, Class V students spoke confidently in debate competition.

The participants of various classes spoke vehemently on the issue and came up with their perspective regarding the same. They cited the reasons and supported them with suitable examples from their real life, to justify their stand.

The winners of the competition were :

1st prize : Arsheen Kaur 5-E, Mannat Behl 5-A
2nd prize : Drishti Harjai 5-B, Srijan Matta 5-B
3rd Prize : Rashika Johar 5-F, Tanushka Gaba 5-F

E.Com Fiesta 2016-17 - (2 November 2016)

On 2nd November 2016, our school conducted E.Com Fiesta - the celebration of the brilliance of numbers and the magic of commerce. It provided the students of XI and XII standard a break from the monotony of textual learning. The students who participated along with the students who formed the audience; everyone showed equal level of enthusiasm. The event consisted of a myriad of activities ranging from ‘Snakes and Ladders’ to ‘PowerPoint Presentation’, from ‘Case Study Enactment’ to ‘Quizomania’. The responsive spectators and quick-witted participants made the fest a huge success. The efforts of the organizers were also duly appreciated by everyone. All in all it was a great learning experience for everyone that was present to witness it.

The winners of the competitions were as follows:
St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - E.Com Fiesta 2016-17 - Winners : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - E.Com Fiesta 2016-17 - Winners : Click to Enlarge

Stitch in time saves nine - (October 2016)

‘’Did the zipper on your favourite dress bust? Do you have an important presentation at school but a button is missing from your blazer?’’ If one knows basic sewing, one can easily and quickly do one’s own alterations and repairs instead of running to the tailor which at the nick of time is not even possible. One’s clothes will perhaps last longer that way. The students of classes VI-VIII were made to learn basic sewing skills which included running stitch, hemming stitch and buttoning. The students enjoyed learning it and were very excited. Everyone should learn this valuable skill.

Letter Writing Competition - (14 October 2016)

“None of us - including me - can do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something beautiful.”
This invigorating quote by Mother Teresa accentuates the strength of unity.

120 students of our school from Classes VI-VIII participated in a Letter Writing Competition organized by our school in collaboration with the Department of Posts on 14 October 2016. The students expressed their ‘Mann ki Baat’ in the form a letter addressed to our honorable Prime Minister. They put to words their feelings on the topic - ‘India’s strength lies in the simplicity of the Indians and their unity.’ It is commonly believed that only different instruments together can create a harmonious symphony thus, the opinions of our enthusiastic young learners are imperative in bringing about the change. The activity enlightened the young learners about the monumental power of unity.

Story Telling - (5 - 9 September 2016)

Narrating short stories to kids is an innovative and interesting way to teach them about good moral and right conduct. As kids, they are at their formative years, that is why they need to be educated with good values to make them fit for society and family. Stories with moral lessons groom a child to be a sensible and responsible adult. Story telling is an educational tool which can promote reasoning and honesty in children, therefore a story session was held for the students of Seedling and Sapling class. Different moral stories on cleanliness, honesty and other virtues were narrated to the enthusiastic tiny tots of SMGS.

They had a great time and took pleasure in listening to the stories portrayed with the help of puppets and toys.

Show and Tell Activity - (29 August 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Show and Tell Activity : Click to Enlarge

Show and Tell activity is a great way to encourage children's interest in a particular topic. This activity provides a chance to the children to think 'out of the box' and invite their teachers and classmates to come into their own little world.

The children in Seedling had 'Show and Tell' activity on 29 August 2016. The topic chosen was - 'Animals'.
Children brought various props related to the topic and spoke a few lines on the same. They enjoyed looking at the props of different animals.

The activity was a success as the children learnt to organize information and confidently present themselves.

Awareness about Law and Policing in Delhi - (August 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Awareness about Law and Policing in Delhi : Click to Enlarge

St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School organized an enlightening session that assisted the students of the school to indulge themselves onto a platform that helped them create a wholesome awareness about law and policing in Delhi. It was a community initiative titled, “Seher- A new dawn. “In addition to this event there was also an enthralling session of training and interaction of students with the respected guests of honour. The event was graced with an eminent presence of Mr. Deependra Pathak, additional CP (traffic), B. K. Singh, DCP (cyber cell), Aynesh Roy, and DCPs of West and Southwest districts. Students had a participative talk on the issues of security of people especially with reference to the girl child. There was a contemporary dance performance given by the students highlighting the essence of girl child in societal structures.

An informative skit was also performed by the students taking into account the security and protection of people in the society and how they can incorporate themselves to bring about a self reliance and confidence in them against the crimes around. The Police in turn motivated the gathering to be aware of their surroundings and raise their voices against any disorderly situation. Not the least the event also helped students to apprehend certain tactics and physical gestures to train themselves to fight against any opponent. The session briefly heightened an amalgamation of both the aspects of awareness and also engulfed students into an active training demo to be ready to face any unwilling harm around them.

Vegetable Vendor Activity Class Seedling - (July 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Vegetable Vendor Activity Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

Fun Day for Class 2 - (July 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fun Day for Class 2 : Click to Enlarge

Studying is boring but when it is with activities it becomes fun time! Our school organized a 'fun day' for children of Class II. Dice activity explained the concept of addition. students brought their favourite toy and spoke few lines on it as an extempore. They expressed their gratitude towards their parents and friends by making a 'thank you' note for them.

Speaking Day Activity - (July 2016)

Words have great power and are inexhaustible source of magic. Walking on the same thought "Speaking Day Activity" is being organised for Saplings where they get an opportunity to speak about their daily experience. This will help our tiny tots to be more resourceful and would march ahead with confidence in life.

Spic Macay Convention, Guwhati - (9 to 15 May 2016)

The 4^th international Spic Macay Convention was held at the IIT Campus, Guwahati from 9 to 15 May 2016. The convention was a enriching experience for all who were a part of it. Early morning Yoga session and then the intensive workshops about the various Indian Art like saw dust mask making, tie and die, Bhramkumari meditation and Madhubani painting left everybody yearning for more. Students enjoyed the routine and enriched their intellects with new vistas that they were exposed to. Every evening students got a chance to experience the live concerts by Indian folk and classical artists who have been conferred with the prestigious Padamsri and Padam Vibhushan Awards. The serene and placid atmosphere brought a sense of enlightenment and sensitivity towards the heterogeneous culture of our country..

With the Chief Minister - (13 April 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - With the Chief Minister : Click to Enlarge

Our students watched the live telecast of the Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal on 13 April 2016 as he imparted knowledge on the upcoming odd-even rule. He informed the benefits of the rule to the students, the app 'poochO carpool' launched for the purpose and the buses carrying children in uniforms as new exemption from the rule. He also urged the students to save water and electricity and share the knowledge with their families and friends.

Olympiad Exams - (2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Olympiad Exams : Click to Enlarge

Knowledge can be imparted from different sources, but can be tested on a very few grounds-one of the popular ones being Olympiad Exams. They enrich our mind with questions that we often forget to ask while learning new concepts. Moreover, they provide for positive reinforcements which all of us can never get enough of. In lieu of giving the students a jerk to open their minds to the art of questioning, our school conducted these exams like the G.K Olympiad, French Olympiad, Maths Olympiad, Science Olympiad, Talent Hunt Olympiad and Informatics Olympiad conducted by the Silverzone foundation as well as the English Olympiad conducted by the Hummingbird Foundation at regular intervals in the academic session (2015-2016). The students won many prizes and medals and once again brought accolades to our school.

Meeting on Sri Lankan's National Day - (February 2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Meeting on Sri Lankan's National Day : Click to Enlarge

Our Vice Principal Ms. Sabina Shergill alongwith our teachers Ms. Vaneet Kaur and Ms. Ruchika Nathani meeting the Sri Lankan High Commissioner for India, His Excellency Sir Esala Weerakoon on the occasion of Sri Lanka's 68^th National Day.

'Think & Learn Challenge' - (31 January 2016)

Harshpreet K. Hunjan, a student of IX Standard of our school,

participated in the School Level Round of The Times of India Mental Aptitude Test.

Out of the many students who participated, she was the school topper.

On 31^st January 2016, she received a tablet and a certificate.

Odissi Dance Recital - (2016)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Odissi Dance Recital : Click to Enlarge

In our endeavour to incorporate in our students a dynamic vitality, sensitize them towards our rich and vibrant cultural lineage and to cajole them to be the custodians of our heterogenous cultural tapestry, an Odissi Dance Recital was organised in collaboration with Spic Macay. Smt. Kavita Dwibedi ji, daughter and disciple of Odissi Maestro Guru Harekrishna Behera graced the occasion with her benign presence. She enthralled all with her performance and left us aware of the deeper and subtler values of our rich culture and heritage.

Essay Writing Competition - (27 November 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Essay Writing Competition : Click to Enlarge

A proud and ecstactic moment for the school. Arya Mishra of class V C receiving the first prize for the Essay Writing Competition (Junior Category) organized by HT PACE in association with National Museum of Natural History and the school won the Rolling Trophy.

Constitution Day - (26 November 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Constitution Day : Click to Enlarge

Debate Competition for Class XI - (October 2015)

Gandhi - The Father of the Nation, national leader, international personality; respected, loved and applauded by all. But.’ Does Gandhi deserve to be featured on the Indian currency notes? ’was the topic of the interclass debate competition organized for class XI students of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec school. Our young and liberal debaters - Jharna, Sanya Jain and Divya Sridhar were against the motion whereas, Harshika Kapoor, Riya Garg and Hansa supported the supremacy of Gandhi to such an extent that he should be featured on the Indian currency. The young debaters proved their mettle by presenting their firm and convincing opinions.

At the end Ms. Kamana, the judge of the day announced the winners. Jharna and Harshika Kapoor of class XI A were the winners. Overall it was a mind opening learning experience for all.

Show and Tell Activity on Transport for Seedling - (23 September 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Show and Tell Activity on Transport for Seedling : Click to Enlarge

Show and tell activity was conducted for the kids of seedling to make them more aware of transport. kids were encouraged to speak few lines on different vehicles. They carried the related props which added to their theme.

Show & Tell Activity on Water for Sapling A - (28 August 2015)

Water is one of the prime elements responsible for life on earth. The children of sapling participated in show and tell activity on water theme on 28 August. The tiny tots spoke a few lines on the topics related to water & stressed on the importance of using water judiciously.

They also talked about sources of water,its properties and how water cycle works. They were also carrying beautiful props along with them. Overall the activity was very informative & engaging.

Puppet Show - (21 August 2015)

To make the learning more joyful and interesting, a puppet show was organised on August 21, 2015 for the students of seedlings. The puppet show was based on story “The Blue Jackal”. The vibrant colours of puppets mesmerized the children which took them altogether in a different world. Children were thrilled to see the puppets dancing in front of them. Euphoric dramatization by puppets left the tiny audience spellbound.

Fun with animals - (August 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Fun with animals : Click to Enlarge

The students of seedling did lot of fun filled activities related to the topic of animals. Children were made aware of different animals - Their sounds, home and young ones they enjoyed doing activities such as cotton dabbing, pasting and brush painting etc.

Vegetable Vendor Activity for Class Seedling - (31 July 2015)

Fun learning is a fundamental concept and to implement this, the teachers of Seedling class surprised their kids in the guise of a vegetable vendor. Along with the idea of making education a joyride, the kids learnt to identify various vegetables, about their usage and the concept of weight and money. Our tiny tots were astonished to see the vegetable vendor with the vegetable basket.

Visit to Chemistry Lab by Saplings - (July 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay - Visit to Chemistry Lab by Saplings : Click to Enlarge

Our Tiny Tots had visited Chemistry Lab to experience amazing properties of water - odourless, colourless, shapeless and tasteless. Now after visiting the Lab they are aware of various forms of water-solid,liquid and gas and above all that oil and water just do not get along. Their visit to the Lab have gained a greater insight about water and got to know that it is very important for life on planet Earth.

Spic Macay : Flute Recital - (24 July 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay - Spic Macay : Flute Recital : Click to Enlarge

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed. It soothes the mind and gives it rest. It heals the heart and makes it flow, from heaven to soul.” Under the aegis of SPIC MACAY, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School hosted a special programme to celebrate the spirit of music. A Flute Recital by the renowned artist Pt. Rajendra Prasanna was organised on 24 July 2015 in the school auditorium. Pt. Rajendra Prasanna ji, an exponent of Shehnai and Bansuri is from Banaras Gharana and was a disciple of Great masters like Hafeez Ahmed Khan and Sarfaraz Hussain Khan. Recepient of many awards and honours including UP Sangeet Natak Academy (1995) and Grammy Award Certificate.

Pt. Rajendra Prasanna ji and the accompanying artists, Rishab Prasanna, Athar Hussain and Jeanne Miramon were accorded a traditional welcome in the school and the programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

Pt. Rajendra Prasanna ji started the programme with a sweet melodeous ‘aalap’ which transcended deep down in the hearts of the audience. His interaction with the students was very interesting and they sang ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha‘ along with the tune of the flute. The performance kept the audience spell bound and mesmerized. The atmosphere came alive with jugalbandi of flute and tabla in which the students also participated enthusiastically. This breathtaking and enlightening musical performance reminded us of the famous saying, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”

Show and Tell Activity - (24 July 2015)

Children of Seedling had Show and Tell activity on Friday i.e, 24 July 2015 based on the topic Fruits and Vegetables. Children used different related props and spoke few lines about the same .All the children participated enthusiastically and performed well.

Spic Macay - III International Convention 2015 - (31 May to 6 June 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay - III International Convention 2015 : Click to Enlarge

There is an old saying “Old is Gold”. So is our Indian culture and heritage. SPIC MACAY, a nonprofit organization is trying to conserve it and trying to inculcate the same among our country’s youth, the pillars of tomorrow. A student delegation of five students of class 11th became a part of SPIC MACAY’S 3rd International Convention from 31 May to 6 June at IIT Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra, with their teacher coordinator Ms. Anjali Handa. To participate in the convention more than 1500 delegates came from different parts of India and even neighbouring countries of India like Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The delegates got an opportunity to watch music, drama and dance recitals of eminent maestros like Pt. Birju Maharaj, Mr. Shekhar Sen, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shrimati Sujata Mohapatra, Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt and many more. The students as well as teachers started their day with different kinds of Yoga every morning, followed by Shramdaan and intensives in various art and craft forms. The students and teachers participated in different art and cultural forms like Hindustani Vocal, Tribal Warli Art, Contemporary Painting, Art of Puppetry, Sikki Grass Weaving and Kutch Tie and Dye. The students as well as the teachers had a memorable experience learning about the different art forms and the concept of ‘Nishkank Seva’ i.e. Volunteerism.

Our students also went for a one-day tour of Mumbai, which gave them a glimpse of the rich culture of the city.

Inter Class Debate Competition for Classes IX & X - (May 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Inter Class Debate Competition : Click to Enlarge

Voicing your opinion makes you stand out of the herd,
Assert your point well and triumph in the war of words!

To encourage liberal thinking amongst youngsters on current issues, our school organised an Inter Class Debate Competition on the widely discussed topic : Women Empowerment - A hype. The event held for Classes IX and X witnessed some praiseworthy performances with students speaking their mind out on the issue. They truly proved that for a change to be brought about, we should be the first to initiate it.

With thought provoking remarks which were made in a very responsible yet assertive manner, our Gen Y ensured us that the future of our country is in safe hands. Apoorva Kumar and Sharanya Prabhakar of Class X-A were the proud winners of this Debate. The school Principal Ms. Sheena Kalenga applauded and appreciated the efforts of students and teachers in making this event a huge success.

Inter Class Debate Competition for Classes XI & XII - (May 2015)

It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our culture. The school organized an Inter Class Debate Competition for classes XI and XII on the topic AAP vs BJP. It seemed as though all the students were campaigners for their respective parties and their faithfulness for their party was quite evident. All the students stood up for their parties with great zeal and enthusiasm and kept on counter questioning their opponents. Aarushi Mishra of Class XII-B won it for BJP and Bhavneet Kaur Bhalla of Class XII-B won it for AAP.

Special Assembly - (28 April 2015)

A special assembly was organised in our school on 28 April 2015. On this auspicious day, the meritorious students of our school were awarded with medals and trophies. The students received fruitful results for their diligent efforts. This increased the honour and prestige of our school. The Principal Ms. Sheena Kalinga and the Vice Principal Ms. Sabina Shergill rewarded the students who had excelled in the International Olympiad of English Language, Cyber Olympiad and Humming bird Multiple Intelligence Test. Many students who had brought laurels to our school in sports like table tennis, basketball, badminton, athletics etc. were also rewarded for their wonderful acheivements. The Student of the Year award which was organised by the Times of India was given to our outstanding student Deeksha Madan. Gandhi House was declared as the Best House and the efforts of the students and teachers were appreciated by all. Overall, the assembly was a success and it ended on a glorious note.

“Just a Minute” Competition by Intach - (April 2015)

People’s relationship to their heritage is the same as the relationship of a child to its mother. Keeping in with this spirit, INTACH had organised “Just a Minute” competition to promote awareness about our heritage and the need to conserve it. Deeksha Madan and Damini Yadav of class XI of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School participated in the event and won a Special Prize. Their views about conservation of Heritage and ways to create awareness about it were appreciated by the audience.

Puppet Show : Three Little Pigs - (13 March 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Puppet Show : Three Little Pigs : Click to Enlarge

Puppets are educational resources for children and they add a great amount of value to a story. The children of Seedling enjoyed the puppet show on the story - Three Little Pigs on 13 March 2015.

The story itself is very interesting and the colourful puppets added to the beauty of the entire depiction of the story. The puppets really brought the story to life and brought smile to the kids’ faces. They were beaming with happiness and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Masterchef Activity Class IV - (March 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Masterchef Activity Class IV : Click to Enlarge

Students of Class IV of St Mark's Girls Senior Secondary School, Meera Bagh participated in Masterchef Class IV activity - Cooking without Fire. They made innovative and healthy dishes like Chocolate Balls, Nachos Corn Chat, Fruit Salad, Dry Fruit Chaat, Dry Fruit rolls etc. Plating of the dishes was done beautifully. Recipe writing was also done by the students.It was a good learning experience for them.

National Science Day : Class IX to X - (28 February 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - National Science Day : Class IX to X : Click to Enlarge

The National Science Day is observed on 28^th February every year throught the country to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28^th February 1928. Students of Brainstorming club of St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec School, Meera Bagh went to National Science Centre to attend a special programme on this occasion. Students of IX and X attended lecture on “The World within a grain of sand” by Dr. A. K. Ganguli. He introduced them to the world of nanotechnology and explained them the use of silicone. Students got motivated to study science. They interacted with Dr. Ganguli and asked questions related to nanotechnology. They also watched the exciting world of bubbles which helped them to learn science concepts. Open house quiz was a real fun. Students enthusiastically answered the question thrown at them. Quiz session was full of excitement. This visit was an eye opener for students as they learnt that science is not about learning formulas, it is as creative as any other art form.

Dramatic Reading of Poetry - (19 February 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Citation Ceremony : Click to Enlarge

"To read a poem is to hear it with our eyes, to hear it is to see it with our ears".

Our school continuously strives to instigate in students a love for poetry. Thus, the students of classes VIII and IX were taken out for a Dramatic Reading of "The Locomotive" by Ankit Chadha on 19 February 2015 at the World Book Fair, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The event was initiated by Polish Institute with a purpose to acclimatize the students with various Polish poets and their works. The dramatic reading of the poem was followed by an activity wherein the students were asked to paint their unique locomotives thus rnticing their creativity. It was an enriching experience and left the students yearning for more.

Citation Ceremony - (18 February 2015)

St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School bid farewell to its outgoing batch - the Class of 2015 on 18 February 2015. The Citation Ceremony marked the release of this flock of birds with multi hued feathers into the vast world of competition, career and family life. The students of the outgoing batch and their parents shared their thoughts on the closure of the most important episode of their life- the school life. The school Principal blessed the students and wished them luck in all their efforts. A short PPT on the journey of the outgoing batch in the school left everyone overwhelmed. The students of class XI gavr a fitting farewell to their seniors through a medley of songs. A river of vivid emotions and torrential memories gripped every student as they left the portals of their alma mater.

Germination activity for Class Seedling - (18 February 2015)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Germination activity for Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

Children enjoyed doing germination activity by sowing seeds in the cup with the help of cotton and water. Seeds of kidney beans, black chick peas, and green gram were taken and the process of germination was discussed among the children.

Now the children are anxiously waiting to see the seedling grow.

Fire Mock Drill - (16 February 2015)

A fire mock drill was held in St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School on 16 February 2015. The students assembled in the playground and the parking area and they learnt to protect themselves in case of a fire emergency. The students escaped through their nearest staircase to the ground after hearing the alarm bell. The senior students assisted the juniors to escape first showing their valour and perseverance. This drill trained them to act smartly and not to lose their calm in such situations. These mock drills are useful and should be frequently conducted in the school.

ISA Activity
Green Peace
Eco Heroes - Our Inspiration

In April 2014, St. Mark’s Girls Senior Secondary School organized an activity for the students of class X as part of the ISA activity, Green Peace. The activity was christened as “Eco Heroes – Our Inspiration”.

Under the guidance of the school teachers, Ms. Vaneet, Ms. Shikha Chugh, Ms. Komal and Ms. Roompa, the students enthusiastically participated in the activity which lasted for 2-3 days. The students first collected information about a number of different eminent ecologists and environmentalists across the globe, and then they made beautiful and attractive scrap files containing the gathered information. It was followed by an interactive session wherein a few students spoke about some of these famous personalities, the lives and works of these esteemed people and how they had surrendered their lives in bringing about a better environment for us.

The blogs and pictures related to these events were shared with our partner schools, Philippine Normal University, Philippine and Batthyany Lajos Gimnazium, Hungary. Also, our student delegation attended a Conference in Philippines to further sensitize the green brigade on the various environmental issues.

The entire activity had been very enlightening and the students not only learnt but also got inspired by the work done by these Eco Heroes. The activity inculcated a feeling of responsibility in the students to work together as a group towards the protection and sustainable management of our environment.

Art Event : Disney Project - (14 December 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School, Meera Bagh - Art Event : Disney Project : Click to Enlarge

“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”

St. Mark’s Girls School had organized an Art event in the adopted park on 14 December 2014 as an activity under the project Disney : Friends for change. It was based on the theme ”Nurture the Nature”. There was great enthusiasm and mass participation of the children from the neighboring community. It was a successful event wherein children got an opportunity to showcase their creative skills.

Anti Fire Cracker Rally - (20 October 2014)

Community outreach programmes have been a special agenda for Kesholoy, the Eco Club of St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School. Keeping this in mind, Class VIII students and teacher incharges of Kesholoy took out a rally on 20 October 2014 at 10:00 am. The students assembled in the school courtyard carrying their thought provoking posters to celebrate GREEN DIWALI. Starting from the school premises the students went to the nearby residential areas of Paschim Vihar. The excitement and enthusiasm among the students was writ at large as they kept walking and shouting green Diwali slogans. The residents and onlookers appreciated the efforts made by the young students for the campaign. On reaching back school, the students marched through the school corridors, spreading awareness of the negative effects of fire crackers among fellow students, through slogans. It was a small but significant effort by Kesholoy to help keep the menace of air and noise pollution under control.

Puppet show for Class Seedling - (September 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Puppet show for Class Seedling : Click to Enlarge

A Puppet Show was organised today for the Tiny Tots of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. School, Meera Bagh. The story taken was "The Blue Jackal", Children watched the puppets moving with great enthusiasm. The show was thoroughly enjoyed by the students.

Hindi Rhyme Recitation Activity - (12 September 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Hindi Rhyme Recitation Activity : Click to Enlarge

The Hindi Rhyme Recitation Activity was held at St. Mark's Girls Sr. Sec. School on 12 September 2014. The participants from Seedlings had prepared nicely for the event & were very excited. Children recited their rhymes with actions. Their creative props complemented their efforts beautifully.

Books and beyond - An Interactive Session with Ms. Radhika R. Dhariwal - (2 September 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Books and beyond - An Interactive Session with Ms. Radhika R. Dhariwal : Click to Enlarge

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn , the more places you’ll go.”

The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man. Nothing else that he builds ever lasts. Monuments fall; nations perish; civilizations grow old and die out; and after an era of darkness, new races build others. But the world of books are volumes that have seen that happen again and again, and yet live on, still young, still fresh as the day they were written.

In its relentless quest to endorse the habit of reading and inculcate in the students an undying love for writing, SMGS on 2 September 2014 organized an interactive session with the celebrated author Radhika R. Dhariwal who has penned down her debut book The PetPost Secret. The session witnessed an intellectual exchange of ideas where the students got an opportunity to learn about and gain an insight into the nuances of writing and effective reading. She gave away tips and tricks on writing effectively and how to break through a writer’s Block. Students got an opportunity to ask their questions and share their creative work which was appreciated and applauded by the author. The session left the students enchanted, introspecting and yearning for more.

Say no to kite flying - (August 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Say no to kite flying : Click to Enlarge

Members of “PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS”, Mr. Rajeev Jain and Ms. Khusboo Gupta and a member of “FAUNA POLICE”, Mr. Abhinav Srihan were invited to our school by ANIMAL WELFARE CLUB“ AASHREY” for encouraging our students to “SAY NO TO KITE FLYING” on Independence Day. They conducted a very interactive session with the students of class VI to VIII. Interesting documentaries were shown in the light of enlightening the students as to how animals suffer due to the selfish needs of humans. Towards the end, students cleared their queries about the animals which were answered very well by the members.

Inter Class Rhyme Competition for Class Sapling - (5 August 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Inter Class Rhyme Competition for Class Sapling : Click to Enlarge

‘Verses open new vistas of imagination in the young minds.‘ Keeping this in view, an Inter Class Rhyme Competition was held on 5 August 2014. The participants recited spell binding rhymes with confidence. The audience was enchanted and applauded their friends for their great effort. The judges appreciated all the participants and declared the winners.

Simrat Bhatia (Sapling A) - I Position
Japliv Kaur (Sapling C) - II Position
Ishita Chatterjee (Sapling A) - III Position
Mitali Sikka (Sapling C) - III Position
Avni Goyal (Sapling B) - Consolation Prize
Saamya Ghai (Sapling D) - Consolation Prize

Story Dramatization by Seedling Teachers - (August 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Story Dramatization by Seedling Teachers : Click to Enlarge

PowerPoint Presentation on Common Wealth Games of Class VIII - (1 August 2014)

The School under ISA organised a PowerPoint Presentation on Commonwealth Games for the students of class VIII on 1 August 2014. Commonwealth Games, being the largest multinational and multisport event consists of 20 events. The presentation dealt with the history of the games as well as the CWG 2014 being held at Glasgow. The presentation elucidated many facts like Para sports, important games, number of countries participating in the CWG 2014,etc.It not only enhanced the knowledge of the students but also made them put on their thinking caps as some mind boggling questions were put to them after the presentation.

Tiger Conservation Day - (28 & 30 July 2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Tiger Conservation Day : Click to Enlarge

International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. The goal of the day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.

Students of Class I and II of St. Mark’s Girls Sr Sec School were asked to make a tiger mask on the account of “International Tiger Day”. This activity took place on 28 July 2014 with the help of Animal Welfare Club “AASHREY” in-charges. All the students showed their creativity with great enthusiasm. Students were told to bring paper plates and were given freedom to draw tiger face using whichever method they like. This activity enhanced the creativity as well as love towards our co- species on earth.

Students of Class VI to X were shown a documentary on 30 July 2014 to mark International Tiger Day. All the students watched the documentary with great interest and felt sad after looking at the condition of our national animal. Students understood how we human are depleting our own fauna wealth for selfish desires and they took pledge to educate people around them for the same.

ISA ACTIVITY
MAKING OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES MASCOT - (25 July 2014)

In affiliation with the British Council, our school organised Making of the CWG Mascot as an ISA activity on 25 July 2014. The ulterior motive of the activity was to promulgate the students about the ongoing Commonwealth Games. The students of our school exhibited their immense talent, by making the official mascot of the Commonwealth Games 2014, out of waste material. The spirit of this multi sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth Nations was celebrated by the students of our school and the mascots made by them were displayed in and around the school. The students also wrote messages and slogans for Clyde, the official mascot for CWG 2014. The purpose of the activity was to eulogize the CWG and enlighten the students about the history of the Commonwealth Games, the members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the host for 2014 games - Glasgow. The efforts of students and teachers were appreciated and applauded by all.

Commonwealth Games Mascot Activity (Seedling & Sapling) - (23 July 2014)

The Commonwealth Games is an international, multisport event involving athletes from the commonwealth of nations. SMGS organised a common wealth awareness activity on 23 July, 2014 where students of Sapling and Seedling sketched and coloured the ‘Mascot Clyde Thistle’. Students of classes I to V were shown the image of the mascot on the smart board and they made lovely badges of the same. Teachers as well as the students would be wearing the badges they made for the whole week. The students participated in this activity whole heartedly.

Vegetable vendor Activity : Seedling - (2014)

St. Mark's Girls School - Vegetable vendor Activity : Seedling - Click to Enlarge

Today the children of Seedling were shown an activity related to vegetables.One of our teachers had dressed up as vendor and a whole market scene was created where vegetables were being sold.The vegetable vendor had asked the children to name different vegetables being shown.The kids were very enthusiastic about the healthy atmosphere created.

Extempore and Slogan Writing - (11 July 2014)

The world today is gripped with the ever widening concern of the sky rocketing population. In its relentless pursuit to sensitise the students about population and its effects our school celebrated The World Population Day on 11 July 2014.

A plethora of activities were organised which witnessed tremendous participation from the students of classes XI and XII.

The activities with their respective winners are as follows :

1. Extempore -
a) Muskan Ahuja (XI B) : I
b) Anjali Lakra (XI C) : II
c) Kamal Preet Kaur (XI B) : III

2. Slogan Writing
a) Bhavneet (XI B) & Eshwin (XI A) : I

3. Group Discussion
a) Aarushi Chabbra (XII C), Nandini (XII C) & Arpita (XII C) : I

Spic Macay Convention 2014 - (8 to 14 June 2014)

A student delegation of 5 Girls of class XI became a part of SPIC MACAY'S II INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION from 8 to 14 June 2014 at IIT- M, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. They were accompanied by their teacher coordinator Ms. Anjali Handa. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah, inaugurated the event on 8^th June 2014. Almost 1500 delegates from India and abroad participated in the convention.

The delegates got a chance to watch various music and dance recitals by eminent maestros like Kathak by Pt. Bitju Maharaj, Santoor by Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Mohan Veena by Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Bharatnatyam by Vidushi Smt. Alarmal Valli, and many more. The students as well teachers started their day by Hatha Yog every morning, followed by Shramdaan and intensives in various art and craft forms. Our students and teacher practised different art forms like Kolam (rangoli) of Southern India, Phad Painting of Rajasthan, Madhubani Paper mache of Bihar, Terracota pottery of Tamil Nadu and Bandhani (Tie and Dye) of Gujarat. On the whole, they had wonderful learning experiences in the field of performing arts.

Our students also went for a heritage tour to Mahabalipuram, which gave them a glimpse of the rich culture of Chennai.

Adventure Camp for Classes IV & V - (February 2014)

SMS Girls School - Adventure Camp for Classes IV & V : Click to Enlarge

SMGS held an Adventure Day Camp for Class IV and V organized by Rocksports Group. The day started with fun filled activities like Flying Fox, Commando Net followed by a healthy breakfast. The students went on enjoying activities such as Wall Climbing, Burma Bridge, Zorbing etc. Children relished the delicious lunch. Post Lunch students enjoyed a fun filled magic show and danced to the latest bollywood numbers. The students were served high tea. The students went back home with a memorable experience they will cherish throughout their lives.

Trip to Adventure Island for Class IV - (17 February 2014)

The students of Class IV went on a fun filled trip to Adventure Island, Rohini, Delhi on 17 February 2014. Their memorable day started by watching MAD Show, a Magic Acrobatic Dance Show. The students enjoyed the beautiful acrobatics, dancing and a breath taking Magic Show.

The students spent the first half of their day enjoying various rides like Z force, Splash Dunk, Octopus, Space Rider etc. After they filled their tummies with a healthy lunch. Post lunch the students danced their hearts out on the latest bollywood numbers. The students had a wonderful time in Adventure Island.

Spic Macay : Concerts Norway - (26 February 2014)

SMS Girls School - Spic Macay : Concerts Norway : Click to Enlarge

Click for more Snaps . . .

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent”. Under the aegis of Spic Macay our school organized a special programme to celebrate the spirit of music. ‘Concerts Norway’ headed by Karl Seglem aims at making live music of high artistic quality, emphasizes on musical diversity, innovation and cooperation. The Karl Seglem Acoustic Quartet performed in front of the students and teachers and everyone was left yearning for more by their sentilating and inspiring performance. This perfect quartet included Karl Seglem, Andreas Ulvo, Sigurd Hole and Jonas Howden Sjoevaag. This breathtaking and enlightening musical performance again reminded us of the famous saying “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”

By - HEMANSHI ARORA

Mock Fire Drill - (12 February 2014)

SMS Girls School - Mock Fire Drill : Click to Enlarge

Safety is as simple as ABC - Always Be Careful.

Being prepared and cautious is the first step to disaster mitigation. Keeping the same in mind, a mock fire and evacuation drill involving students and teachers was conducted recently on 12 February 2014 in our school to create awareness among the students about the ways to respond swiftly in times of such emergency situations.

Prior to the commencement of the exercise, the students were allotted various staircases from where they needed to exit during the drill. The evacuation operation began moments after the fire alarm was rung. The students were immediately evacuated from their classrooms and asked to gather outside the building. This drill taught the students how to react in case of such emergencies and help others as well.

Scholar's Zonal Olympiad 2013-2014 - (7 January 2014)

SMS Girls School - Students of Class VII to X excelled in the Scholar's Zonal Olympiad 2013-2014 : Click to Enlarge

Students of Class VII to X excelled in the Scholar's Zonal Olympiad 2013-2014.

They were felicitated by our Ex-IPS Officer, Dr. Kiran Bedi, at the Pearey Lal Auditorium, New Delhi on 7^th January 2014.

The School was awarded with a Silver Trophy for excellence.

Sanskrit Recitation Competition - (7 October 2013)

SMS Girls School - Sanskrit Recitation Competition : Click to Enlarge

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words."
In its relentless pursuit to celebrate the beauty of poetry irrespective of the language it is written in, our school organized Sanskrit Recitation Competition for Classes VI to VIII on 7 October 2013. The event witnessed exhilarating performances by each participant which was applauded by everyone. Sanskriti Kotnala of Class VI, Garima Joshi of Class VII and Nidhima Taneja of Class VIII bagged the first position in their respective categories for their exemplary performances. The winners were awarded with a certificate and were congratulated by their mentor teachers.

Spic Macay Program - (25 September 2013)

St. Mark's - Girls School - Spic Macay Program : Click to Enlarge

Under the aegis of SPIC MACAY, our school organized a Manipuri Dance Recital by Guru Singhajit Singh and Smt. Charu Sija Mathur on 25^th September 2013 in the school auditorium. A Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - SPIC MACAY seeks to conserve and promote an awareness of our rich and vibrant cultural lineage.

The mesmerizing performance by Guru Singhajit Singhji and Smt. Charu Sija Mathur in the form of Lecture - Demonstrations was an eye opener for students as well as teachers. Known for great mastery of the art and complete dedication, they have distinguished themselves as artistes of great creative ability and won international acclaim for numerous dance compositions and ballets. The show became a success due to the efforts made by SPIC MACAY, the faculty coordinator and the student coordinators.

Zonal Band Competition - (29 August 2013)

Our schools as a host to the yearly Zonal Band Competition on the 29 August 2013 in which various schools from the zone participated and displayed their talents.

The Richmond Public School bagged the first prize while the second prize was shared by Doon Public School and Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School and the third prize was awarded to the Shah International Public School respectively.

Maths Quest - (13 to 16 August 2013)

SMS Girls School - Maths Quest : Click to Enlarge

Maths Quest was organized by SMGS on 13^th and 16^th August 2013. Students from classes VI to XII participated in the said event. Activities like making 3 D Tessellations, Pyramid Gift Boxes, Perpetual Calendars, Copy Cat Coordinates, Paper Constructions, Phrase Making on Mathematical terms were conducted for Classes VI to VIII and Classes IX to XII participated in the Maths Quiz.

Students of Class VI made Tessellations and represented them as 3-D Figures. The students were able to exhibit their talent and creativity during this activity.

Students of Class VII made pyramid gift boxes which helped them to develop an artistic approach towards mathematics and perpetual calendars through which they were able to explore the cycle of days, months and years.

Students of Class VIII participated in the following activities :

Copycat coordinates wherein the students were first asked to draw a shape and hence represent its image in an enlarged form on a graph or a grid. The graphical skills and comprehension of the students were put to test in this activity.
Paper Construction which was a fun based activity where in the students were told to form shapes based on symmetry or construct mathematical designs. The activity was well presented and the kids were happy to flaunt their art pieces.
Phrase making in which the students presented the properties and virtues of a self chosen mathematical term in a verse form. Our amateur poets got a chance to show their hidden talent.

Students of Classes IX to X and XI to XII were made to participate in Maths Quiz wherein students were tested on various skills like Logical Reasoning, Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Speed, Accuracy etc. The quiz was aimed to enable students to enhance clarity in their concepts. The competition was very keenly contested and the participants showed great enthusiasm and also their mathematical talent. The non participating students again drawn from the same classes also eagerly participated in the proceedings as supportive audience.

All in all Maths Quest was a huge success and it encouraged the students to further develop interest in the subject.

Vegetable Vendor Activity - (2013)

SMS, Girls School - Vegetable Vendor Activity : Click to Enlarge

Vegetable vendor enactment was observed by seedling children. The vegetable vendor sold the vegetables brinjal, cauliflower, gourds, leafy vegetables etc. Children enjoyed buying the vegetables learning about weighing using the weighing scale and building the vocabulary with words like bell peppers, bitter gourd, kilograms and leafy vegetables sold in bunches. It was a new learning experience for the kids as they got hands on experience of the weighing scale.

Spic Macay International Convention - (20 to 26 May 2013)

SMS, Girls School - Spic Macay International Convention 2013 : Click to Enlarge

A group of 5 students of class XI attended SPIC MACAY’s 1st International Convention from 20^th to 26^th May, 2013 at IIM-Calcutta, West Bengal. They were accompanied by their teacher coordinator, Ms. Anjali Handa. The event was inaugurated on 20^th May by the Hon’ble President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee.

The students as well as teachers started their day by Naad Yog and Hatha Yog daily, followed by Intensives in various Art/Craft forms, Talks by eminent personalities and Concerts by world famous maestros. Three of our students attended intensive classes in Kathakali, conducted by Guru Kalamandalam Gopi and the other two gained knowledge on Chittara Tribal Painting (of Karnataka) from Sri. Ishwar Naik and Smt. Saraswati Naik. Their teacher learnt the art of block printing on fabric from Sri. Santosh Dhanopia, a National Award Winner. The students got a chance to watch various dance performances like Kathak by Pt. Birju Maharaj, Bharatnatyam by Smt. Chitra Visweswaran, Mohiniattam by Smt. Hemavathi, and many more. There were edificational talks on painting by Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon and Sri. Jogen Choudhury. Concerts by maestros like Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma (Santoor), Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar), Pt. Buddhadev Dasgupta (Sarod), Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan (Hindustani Vocal) triggered everyone’s senses to an extent that it set their minds in sync with the charming music. The students also saw an enthralling puppetry show by Sri. Sudip Gupta and the cinema classic, “Bhuvan Shome” by Mrinal Sen.

On the whole, the students had wonderful learning experiences in the field of performing arts. They also got various opportunities to flaunt the rich culture of India with students of different countries that were a part of this convention, making them proud of their country.

Click for more Snaps . . .

Visit to a Factory Manufacturing Plastic Bottles - (11 May 2013)

SMS, Girls School - Visit to a Factory Manufacturing Plastic Bottles : Click to Enlarge

On 11^th May 2013, some of our students involved in the Global Projects PLASTIC FANTASTIC and PICTURE IT TOO visited Vishwakarma Industries in Badli Village, where plastic bottles are manufactured. They were accompanied by their teacher incharge, Ms. Anjali Handa.

The main purpose of the visit was to see how plastic bottles are manufactured and gain detailed knowledge of the various steps involved in their making. The students clicked pictures of the processing unit and also made videos of the process, which they later shared with their friends on the websites of the two projects.

Global Project - Let's Eat - (May 2013)

Our students involved in the AEC Global Project - LET'S EAT prepared some Indian dishes in the Home Science laboratory with the help of their meal planning teacher, Ms. Stuti. It was a great learning experience for the students, as they worked together making a cottage cheese salad and sweet coconut balls along with the famous Indian beverage, butter milk (lassi).
SMS, Girls School - Global Project - Let's Eat : Click to Enlarge

SMS, Girls School - Global Project - Let's Eat : Click to Enlarge

A video recording of the entire activity was made by these students and was shared on the project website for the students of other countries. Let's Eat is a project which enables the students to know about the food culture and cuisines of different countries as well enhance their skills in using ICT tools. The efforts of the students were highly appreciated by their teacher coordinator, Ms. Anjali Handa.

Global Project - “Bazaar My View” - (27 April 2013)

SMS, Girls School - Global Project - Bazaar My View : Click to Enlarge

The Children of the global project “Bazzar - My View” were taken to the Sarojini Nagar Market, New Delhi on 27 April, 2013. This market is very popular among the teenagers for great bargains.

Most shops here spill on to the street side and offer everything from fashionable clothing, fabrics, home furnishings trendy footwear, sweaters, sportswear, bags, cosmetics and belts, to an array of accessories.

SMS, Girls School - Global Project - Bazzar My View : Click to Enlarge

Shopping there was a challenge due to the scorching heat so we had advised our girls to wear sunshades and carry a bottle of drinking water, although the testing conditions did not bring down the shopaholic instincts.

There were plenty of food stalls, selling local snacks besides juices and soft drinks, which again was a welcome treat to the market. It is one of most favored places in the city to buy clothes and fabrics at unbeatable prices.

The girls enjoyed themselves a lot, they clicked a lot of pictures, were super excited and yearning for more.

Mock drill (FIRE) held at St Mark’s Girls School - (15 April 2013)

A great person once said "I always feel the danger because you might always be subject to an unexpected or emergency event."

Truly, disasters are unpredictable and shocking. They bring with them a lot of destruction. It is thus crucial to know how to handle oneself in case of such a devastating event. Keeping the same idea in mind, St. Mark’s Girls Sr. Sec. School organized a mock drill on 15 April 2013 to teach children how to save themselves as well as help others in case of a fire. The students were allotted specific staircases which they used to exit the classrooms and reach an open area after the fire alarm was rung. The drill thus taught the students basic preventive measures to be taken in case of such an unforeseen emergency without panicking or getting alarmed. The purpose of the drill was hence fulfilled and the students of the school are now better prepared how to act in case of any emergency or accident.

Spic Macay Program - (12 April 2013)

SMS, Girls School, Meera Bagh - Spic Macay Program : Click to Enlarge

Under the aegis of SPIC MACAY, our school organized a Kathak Dance Recital by Smt. RANI KHANAM on 12^th April 2013 in the school auditorium. A Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - SPIC MACAY is India's largest voluntary non-profit movement founded in the year 1997 by Dr. Kiran Seth. Through focus on the classical arts, SPIC MACAY seeks to facilitate an awareness of their deeper and subtle meaning and values to students.

The mesmerising performance by Smt. Rani Khanamji in the form of Lecture-Demonstrations was an eye opener for students as well as teachers. Rani Khanam is a renowned name in the field of Indian Classical dance, Kathak.

She is a student of Pandit Birju Maharaj and Reba Vidyarthi. Rani Khanam is also the first Muslim dancer who performs her dance based on Islamic Verses. The show became a success due to the efforts made by SPIC MACAY, the faculty coordinator and the student coordinators.

Orientation Programme - (15 March 2013)

SMS, Girls School - Orientation Programme : Click to Enlarge

As the spring breeze brings in new beginnings for the entire world, we all gear up for a new start and fresh times. To welcome the bright, new, bubbly seedlings to their alma mater St. Mark’s Girl’s Sr. Sec. School organized its Orientation Programme on 15^th March 2013. The best of the school was presented on a platter for the parents to perceive the best for their wards in the upcoming associative years at the school. The Orientation Programme Schedule was lined up with short and sweet colourful items which were not only exciting but spell binding. The Parent who were full of hopes and vivid aspirations for their wards in the school were subjected to a treat that transported them to a world of fantasy.

The first programme to be featured was a Tamil foot tapping dance number initiated with a Ganesh Vandana. The dance beats were immensely rhythmic and the sapling performers with their mesmerizing steps had the audience glued to their seats, the audience could not stop applauding and gushing about the solelful performance when the enthusiastic compare Mridu Sharma of class IV came on stage to announce the next dance recital by students of class III A Korean Dance Number which was a Fan Dance. The Dance proved to be a visual treat for the audience. The synchronized steps of the dancers, the inmaculate use of the props, the in step recital, the soulful music had created a trance in the auditorium, which resulted in the reverberating clapping for the dancers. But as the saying goes the ‘Best things are saved for the last’ the treat was yet not over as the parents had to witness the theatre adaptation of the Roald Dahl’s famous children’s story Charlie and The Chocolate Factory dramatized by the talented actors of Classes IV and V. The huge props had made the performances all the more dramatic each and every child acted to her best acting ability which was a moment of pride for all the viewers.

The show was an out-an-out success proclaiming the immense success of our school in all these years. The programme culminated with the address of the school Principal Ms. Sheena Kalenga who elaborated on the rules and regulations, ideologies and expectations from parents towards the school building a relationship based on understanding and cooperation. Finally the entire event ended on a positive note for the school as well as the parents of the newbie’s who left the school with their heads held high and hoping for a bright future for their young seedlings by handing them in the caring and loving hands of the St. Mark’s Family.

Click for more Snaps . . .

Dramatics Week - (December 2012)

‘Drama is life with the dull parts cut out’. To add a dash of fun, the school organized a ‘Dramatics Week’ for the students of classes VI to X in the month of December 2012. An extravaganza of English and Hindi plays was presented before the parents. Classes VI, VII, VIII and X presented English plays based on Greek mythology, comedy, satire and mystery respectively; whereas; Class IX presented Hindi plays written by famous dramatists. The plays such as ‘Mind Your Language’, ‘Race on Race’, ‘The Revenge‘, ‘Subhagi’, ’Ek Tha Gadha’, ‘Alladad Khan‘ and ’Kathputli’ won the hearts of many. The audience was awestruck by the spellbinding performances of the budding artists. The event was a grand success and the teachers were applauded by the Principal and the Vice Principal.

Clerihew Writing - (11 October 2012)

The imagination and creativity of class V students were put to test through the Clerihew Writing Competition held on 11 October 2012. The students picked up chits and wrote clerihews on the given topics. They enjoyed themselves immensely. The winners were Sachpreet of V–A., Namrata Gulati and Jahnavi Sharma of V-B and Jhanvee Khanna of V–C.

Folk Dance from the World - (October 2012)

Spic Macay - (24 September 2012)

Under the aegis of SPIC MACAY, our school organised an Odissi Dance Recital by Ms. Arushi Mudgal on 24^th September 2012 in the school auditorium. A Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - SPIC MACAY is India's largest voluntary non-profit movement founded in the year 1997 by Dr. Kiran Seth. Through focus on the classical arts, SPIC MACAY seeks to facilitate an awareness of their deeper and subtle meaning and values to students.

The mesmerising performance by Ms. Arushi Mudgal in the form of Lecture-Demonstrations was an eye opener for students as well as teachers. Arushi Mudgal, a recipient of the Indian President's Bal Shree Award in 2002, started learning Odissi dance formally at the age of five from her aunt Padmashri Madhavi Mudgal. She has toured extensively in India and overseas as a part of her guru's dance troupe and performed as a soloist at various prestigious festivals. The show became a success due to the efforts made by SPIC MACAY, the faculty coordinator and the student coordinators.