JUNIOR SCHOOL

NEWS LETTER

Dear Parents,

28^th July was a significant day indeed, as the Junior School Student Council became officially operational. The Head Boy and Head Girl, along with 20 Prefects were invested with their insignia of leadership at the Investiture Ceremony held in school.Our school Principal, Mrs. Shalini Sinha administered the oath amidst much emotions and cheers of the students and their parents.Our Junior School Headmistress , Mrs.Bani Malhotra blessed the children.Colourful balloons were released signifying our soaring hopes for a fruitful year ahead.

Thanking you,

Junior School

Date Sheet

(Half – Yearly Examinations : 2014)

Practicals

Drama is a strong medium of communication. In order to develop dramatic skills and promote acting ability among students, Study Hall, organized an Inter School Drama Competition at the renowned Sant Gadgeji Maharaj Auditorium on 27 Aug 2014. Thecompetition was limited to dramas in the English language.

Eight schools viz,La Martiniere College, Lucknow Public Collegiate, Sri Ram Swaroop Memorial, Seth M R Jaipuria, APS Nehru Road, Loreto Convent, DPS Indira Nagar and Study Hall participated in this unique competition.

The programme was presided over by Dr Urvashi Sahni, the CEO of the Study Hall Foundation and a well known connoisseur of the Arts. Renowned names in the field of theatre, Sri Surya Mohan Kulshreshtra, Sushri Chitra Mohan and Sri Jugal Kishore graced the occasion.

Mrs Shalini Sinha, The Principal of Study Hall, in her opening address brought out the importance of dramatics in the overall development of children during their formative years. All the performances were of a high standard and were highly appreciated.

The students and teachers of Study Hall played a stellar role in the organization and administration of this competition.

Loreto Convent and The Study Hall were declared joint winners.

 The winners were greeted with thunderous applause by a packed house.

 Aviral V Singh of The Study Hall was adjudged the best actor.

The 68^th Independence day was celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. The National Flag  was unfurled by Dr. Urvashi Sahni ,the CEO of  Study Hall to the singing of  the National Anthem. Mrs.  Shalini  Sinha, the principal in her speech greeted everyone on this historic day and delivered an Independence day  message.

In her address, Dr. Urvashi  Sahni emphasised that all children must fulfil the duties assigned to them for the development of the nation.

A  moving patriotic song to the accompaniment of the School Band was sung by the students.

 ‘Masti  Ki  Padthshala ‘ an inter -house dance performance  lived up to its name and was highly competitive  Students of Prerna, Centre for  Learning  and Vidyasthali also showcased their talent which was well applauded.

 Study Hall was proud to host a group of students and teachers from Durban, South Africa who had come to Lucknow under a Cultural Exchange Programme from 30 March to 6April 2014.

This programme called ‘Art and Cultural Heritage for Peace’ (AROSA) is sponsored by the Government of South Africa.

This group runs a programme on ‘Dramatics’ for several schools in Durban.

Their effort to teach dramatics to the students of our school was received with enthusiasm.

The group was taken around and shown the art and craft of Lucknow besides a visit to the place of historical interest and a taste of Awadhi cuisine.

The Reciprocal Exchange Tour from India will be in South Africa from 18 July 2014 to

 23 July 2014.

 Six students and two teachers visited Durban, South Africa for a reciprocal tour under the Students Exchange Programme.

To recollect, students and staff from AROSA, an Institute sponsored by the South African Government to promote Art and   Cultural Heritage for Peace, had visited Study Hall earlier this year. This Institute is associated with the education of under privileged children in their country.

The reciprocal tour to South Africa commenced on 18 July 2014. En-route, our group visited Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, besides other enjoyable places in Durban.

A cultural   programme was also presented during the visit.

The very interesting, educative and productive tour concluded on 23 July 2014.