SCHOOL BUZZ
Kal Aaj Aur Kal: Tiny-tots steal the show
Syed Ali Ahmed

The annual function and graduation ceremony of The Play School Aurobindo Marg, was organised on the theme of “KAL AAJ AUR KAL” (Kal-Grandparents “past”, Aaj-parents, Kal-Children “future”). The school believes in the emotional security, unconditional lone and guidelines from the past and present will make our future.

The show stealers were the small kids of the school, who presented a colourful programme which started with Shri Ram Stuti, where the young one joined hands to offer prayers to the Lord Ram. The show also included a few peppy dance like the Ketch-up Song and the popular animal number from Jantar Mantar. It was a real treat to see the sparkling eyes and the growing faces of he kids, trying to cope with the elaborate props and dresses while playing their characters. The Principal of the school, Mrs P. Kohli appreciated the efforts of the children and thanked their parents for their time and efforts and being partners in education.

Sports Spectra

Students of Bhatnagar International, Paschim Vihar, at the opening ceremony of the 'Sports Spectra'.

Upholding its commitment to inculcate the value of sports in its students, Bhatnagar International Summit, Paschim Vihar, organised ‘Sports Spectra’ as a part of their post observation schedule for the pre-primary sections of March 5, 2004.

The ‘Sports Spectra’ was declared open by releasing a bunch of colourful balloons in the horizon symbolising the spring season. The proud flag bearer in their contingents led by enthusiastic drummers made the vibrance felt all over. The young sports lovers traded their woolens with gunny bags and the Joeys achieved a hopping success in the ‘Gunny Bag’ race. The shining flowers left everybody spellbounds as they spread their sweet fragrance all around in the flower planting relay race. The main attraction of the day was a thrilling physical display with a mass participation of all the students.

Annual function Divine Public School organised its annual function on its premises at West Guru Angad Nagar in Trans-Yamuna area. The students presented colourful function. Free medical check-up was part of the function. Dr. A. K. Walia, Minister of Finance and Urban Development, Delhi Government inaugurated the function. Children of Divine Public School at their annual function.

Grandparents’ Day

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, celebrated February 13 as Grandparents Day. The proud grandparents watched with tears of joy as their little ones performed on stage. The carnival was honoured by the presence of Mrs Kusum Hussain as chief guest, the Principal, Mr. M. I. Hussain.

They all had words of encouragement, affection and their own experiences to share with the little ones. After the carnival was inaugurated by the chief guest, the tiny-tots enjoyed the company of their grand parents, tucking away at goodies at the eats stalls and atop the various rides. It was touching to see the little children holding on tight to their grand parents hands, waiting for their turns to ride on the train, horses, jump on the bouncies, get their face painted or even shake hands with cartoon characters like Pikachu, Bugs Bunny etc.

DPS Pinjore chapter

With the start of admission for the first session for its residential school in the Pinjore Valley, the Delhi Public School Society has added another feather on its cap. The school will be run by the management team of Shemrock Schools.

The school is located on a 12-acre campus in the scenic Pinjore Valley at 1,800 feet above the sea level.

PRINCIPALSPEAK
Pray follow the golden rule

Of all the creations of the Almighty, man is the superior most. Yet he has a quarrelsome nature. Amazing but true. How often we fret and fume as we feel that we have been denied our rightful shares. Each one of us, seem have no quandary about our rights and privileges.

It’s worthwhile to remember that the universe functions on the law of return. Every action rebounds on us. Even the laws of physics uphold the same policy. Yet, we are not willing to take the onus of our actions. If we are desirous of people behaving well with us, then we bear the responsibility of behaving well with them. The logic is very simple. As we indulge in positive activities, we start gravitating towards all that is positive in the universe. Those who prevaricate this are actually fooling themselves into defying the universal laws.

After all who does not love being near a soft-spoken person? If one speaks with compassion, people will think twice before being rude to him. If you have helped somebody in distress, then you have sown for yourself a seed that will one day germinate into a tree of sweet blossoms. On the contrary, if you spew venom all the time, you are likely to be branded a dragon and best left alone. The Hindu philosophy of Karma is the actual summation of the same. All our pleasures and pains are the returns of what we had done to others in our present or in our previous births. Dohas of Ram Charitra Manas categorically explain how no one is responsible for our miseries except we ourselves, and more so our misguided actions.

We see it happening around us every day. A robber does not enjoy the bliss of having lovely, obedient children. An angry man never experiences inner peace. A good soul never suffers endlessly and a good heart always wins admiration. It is entirely up to us to get what we want by investing in similar deeds.

You must have heard the famous song sung by world-renowned singers in the 80s, which raised millions to feed a starving Ethiopia – ‘We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones to make a better world, you and me’. In a nutshell we can say:

Do unto others, what you desire to receive most The most precious in you, hold to a toast Let goodness beget goodness, please let it sprout Always be alert, as your sins will find you out.

Madhu Chandra Principal Birla Vidya Niketan.