​The students continued to divide Large Numbers by 1-digit divisor. They further developed an understanding to divide large numbers by 2-digit divisors too. They practiced division questions using tables till 20 and also practiced tricks and ways to divide by numbers beyond 20 (21-25). Division by 10, 100, 1000 was made easier by learning to do the same by using Mental Math. The learning of Division was culminated by practicing to solve real life situations by applying their inderstanding of division.

In the beginning of August, the students embarked on an exciting month of language learning. This monthly blog will unveil the activities done and lessons learned. They began by strengthening their conceptual knowledge of subject-verb concord, understanding its importance, and mastering sentence agreement. They then explored the world of phrasal verbs, unravelling their everyday usage by explanation and videos. They understood the significance of diary entries and their expressive power, with continued teacher support. Parents were invited to the Parent Walk-In event and they got the opportunity to witness their child's language progress. The students reinforced their phrasal verb skills with engaging exercises. They delved into supplementary reading, Unit 3, with comprehensive explanations and explored participles while applying their knowledge with practice exercises. The learners immersed themselves in the world of rainforests through a video and discussion on it. They delved deep into Unit 15's phrases and meanings, reviewed homework, recapped tenses, and explored perfect tenses. The final week focused on perfecting tenses, oral discussions, and problem-solving with the concept of a problem tree.
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​After showcasing their talent in the successful parent walk in, students began to look into the plant world through the chapter ‘More about plants'. They learnt about the structure and different parts of a seed along with their types and functions. Germination and activity on germination made them aware of the factors affecting germination. Students learnt and were made aware of the importance of seed dispersal. Students observed vegetative propagation of potato in their classroom. They also became aware of the cropping pattern in India (rabi and kharif crop) and also about the steps in agriculture. Their knowledge was enhanced by showing them videos on how farming is done ( like step farming) and also how grading of seeds is done. The mind-map helped the students to get more clarity on the topics that were taught to them. Age-appropriate suitable videos, PPT and interactive sharing session were the methodologies used in guiding the learners throughout

​Taking the learning journey ahead, this month the children learnt about the heat zones of the earth and drew the same in their notebook also. The topic ‘Saudi Arabia’, ‘Democratic Republic of Congo and ‘Grasslands’ were taken up simultaneously and discussed with the help of Project based learning. The class was divided into 6 main groups and the children were assigned the task to research, collaborate, and present the information in the form of a graphic organizer. The location was discussed with the help of the map of the respective area under discussion and life, occupations, climate, and transport etc. were discussed using visual and video illustrations. The children presented their graphic organizer and swapped the role as a teacher, after the children’s presentation, the teacher elucidated and took the topic further for better understanding. The chapter end exercises were also attempted and done in the book as well the notebook. The recapitulation of Greenland was also taken in this month.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1D2Bpo1AW0 Saudi Arabia - CBSE Class V Social Science Lesson - YouTube What is Congo famous for? CBSE| NCERT | CLASS V | Social Studies | Democratic Republic of Congo - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeyGjsHbx3M.

​In the month of August, students were actively engaged in language arts lessons where they learned about accents, specifically the "aigu" and "grâce" accents. These diacritical marks play a significant role in French pronunciation and meaning. Furthermore, our students explored the names of vegetables and fruits, alongside understanding the usage of definite articles. This foundational knowledge is essential for building their language skills. In the realm of grammar, we introduced ‘er’ verbs, which are fundamental to French language acquisition. Suitable examples to help students grasp this concept effectively. Students expanded their vocabulary by learning the names of various animals. To reinforce their learning, students worked on workbook exercises related to lessons 4 and 7.

​Students enjoyed the parents walk in participating with an energetic performance of the Spanish song "Soy un pez" (I am a Fish) The focus then shifted to plants, as a captivating video introduced the students to a variety of colourful fruits. Learning the Spanish word for fruits “Frutas” and vegetables, "Verduras." Building on this new knowledge, the students practiced crafting simple sentences. The class effortlessly produced sentences like "La manzana es roja y deliciosa" (the apple is red and delicious) and "El plátano es Amarillo y rico" (the banana is yellow and tasty). Taking the learning beyond the classroom, the students ventured into the school garden. The nature walk was an opportunity to observe and discuss the world around them in Spanish. They confidently chatted about leaves, flowers, and more. To wrap up the day creatively, each student illustrated their favorite garden spot. Through their drawings, the beauty of the garden – from the vibrant leaves to the peaceful corners – came alive once again. This day of nature, and language left the students enriched with new Spanish vocabulary and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

​Students learnt about names of fruits and vegetables, vocabulary about nature, colours through nature and everyday words to frame basic questions to initiate and develop conversations. The following grammar topics were covered - articles (definite and indefinite and negative),verbs-sein(to be) and haben etc.
 

​मध्यमपुरुषः – एकवचनम्,द्विवचनम् और बहुवचनम् को व्याकरणिक नियमों की सहायता से स्पष्ट किया गया। छात्रों की संस्कृत-भाषा में अब धीरे-धीरे पकड़ होने लगी। सप्ताहांत गृहकार्य संस्कृत अभ्यास हेतु दिया गया।

The students were really excited to create a mail invite for their friends. So, they were introduced to the concept of mail merge where they were able to send all the invites to as many friends as they wanted together. They learnt how to prepare a data source file (recipient list), they created the main document. Then they were easily able to preview those invitations. They applied this practically in their Lab sessions.

​Under the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt:
Badminton: Evaluation of skills, skill demonstration by students, practice with teacher, 11 points match, Knockout matches and match playing.
 Gymnastics: Basic floor exercises and balancing beam activities, performed on a padded floor mat, involving a combination of forward roll, backward roll, handstand and artistic exercise, walking and balancing on the beam. Judo: Ushiro Ukemi (Backward fall), Mae Ukemi (Forward fall)
Cricket: Batting Basics, Front foot defence, Backfoot defence, Bowling basics, Pace bowling, spin bowling, Fielding drills, Running between the wickets, Practice Matches to apply all the knowledge.
Basketball: Shooting Layups: A fundamental shot where a player drives to the basket and shoots the ball off the backboard or into the hoop and Free Throws
Football: Push pass, In step receiving the ball, Outstep Receiving and Chest pass, Kicking; Drills to teach In step, Out step, Chip shot, Short and long-distance kicking. Heading and Throwing and Defense.
Swimming: Basic Strokes: Front Crawl (Freestyle), Backstroke
Shooting (Grade 5 and Above): Shooting Techniques (Timed Fire), Fundamentals of the Shoot: Preparation, Aim, Breathing, Trigger control, Follow through, Scoring

​अगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार गीत: राग सारंग ,कश्मीरी लोक गीत ,कजरी लोक गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक: 3-चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने पेरन्ट वाक इन मे कश्मीरी लोक गीत का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली )के साथ किया. 4.चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने पेरन्ट वाक इन मे उत्तर प्रदेश के लोक गीत का प्रदर्शन ( सामाजिक विज्ञान एवं संगीत के एकीकरण) विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली )के साथ किया. 5. चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने पेरन्ट वाक इन मे संस्कृत स्लोको का प्रदर्शन ( भाषा एवं संगीत के एकीकरण) विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली )के साथ किया. वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल) एवं भजनी ठेका।

​Song prcatised: "Peace like a river" Related to Aesop's fable- 'The Hare and the Tortoise'. The fable teaches the lesson that consistent effort and determination can overcome even natural advantages. Instrument used/ taught: Piano and guitar

​The right way to celebrate the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami is to embrace and follow the teachings of lord Krishna from bBhagwat Geeta.The power of Shree Krishna destroys all your sorrows, enhances your happiness, and creates goodness all around. With this thought, in August students learnt a beautiful Krishna Vandana on the song - "Shri Krishna govinda" in Kathak style along with beautiful postures, mudras and body balancing.May the festive vibes of Onam inspire you to embrace the goodness of life, share your blessings, and create beautiful memories with those you cherish. The new choreography started with the enthusiastic Onam dance on the occasion of Onam. Using the contemporary tools and feeling of hasya ras, students learnt an energetic South Indian folk dance. Contemporary tools give students the scope to push themselves to build their flexibility and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Patriotic choreography was an amalgamation of contemporary movement and folk authentic using vocals as the secondary tool. The choreography was done in modern style keeping the essence of Tollywood intact.

​May the festive vibes of Onam inspire you to embrace the goodness of life, share your blessings, and create beautiful memories with those you cherish. The new choreography started with the enthusiastic Onam dance on the occasion of Onam. Using the contemporary tools and feeling of hasya ras, students learnt an energetic South Indian folk dance. Contemporary tools give students the scope to push themselves to build their flexibility and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Patriotic choreography was an amalgamation of contemporary movement and folk authentic using vocals as the secondary tool. The choreography was done in modern style keeping the essence of Tollywood intact.

​Students learnt more about using their voices effectively and engaging in speech-related activities. August is the month when India celebrates its Independence. To mark this special occasion and truly grasp its significance, drama students performed a play called "Tiranga" on 15th of August. Additionally, students enacted important moments from India's struggle for independence in their classrooms. In an effort to understand the value of freedom, students also came up with improvised scenes that depicted the challenges Indians faced before gaining independence. This experience really helped them better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom. It is because of these valiant individuals that we enjoy our freedom today.

Students made compositions on varoius types of birds and animals using complementary and supplementary colours. They also drew Krishna paintings using warm and cool colours.

​Suncity School-37D Gurugram : A Fusion of Learning and Creativity!
“Education is the shared commitment between motivated students, enthusiastic parents and dedicated teachers.” – Bob Beauprez
Students of Grade 5 participated in the Parent Walk-in, a unique concept to Suncity School, which blended all the languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Hindi & Sanskrit), Social Science and Performing Arts seamlessly with the Subject Integration Week.The event commenced with Sanskrit Shlok, followed by French, German and Spanish songs merging the Third language with Music. One would have thought that Cricket is played on the sports field, the students very effortlessly unified a chapter in Hindi on Cricket, and brought their A-game onto the stage where they performed a Cricket Dance to the number ‘Padoge Likhoge’. Students were divided into focused teams, and ingeniously linked the concept of igloos to the pressing issue of Climate Change, aligning with SDG 13. They also delved into Greenland’s rich history, supported by evocative Diary Entries, insightful writeups about the life of Inuit’s and transformation of transportation. Students from the Hindi group, brought in their own flavor of KBC, centered around the sport of cricket. This initiative showcased not only the students' linguistic prowess but also their creativity in designing an engaging learning format.This role reversal provided parents with an intimate glimpse into their children's daily learning experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and connection. The whole event bore witness to our 5th graders exhibiting 21st century skills and Multiple Intelligences revolving around Sustainable Development Goals and blending various subjects together. 

76 years of India’s Independence
The spirit of patriotism and unity reverberated through the premises of Suncity School 37D, Gurgaon, as the school celebrated the 76th Independence Day of India with great enthusiasm and pride. The event showcased a remarkable blend of dances, dramas, songs and speeches, emphasizing the importance of our nation's freedom struggle, our rich culture and heritage, and how much our nation has grown. The event was graced by none other than Major General Bipin Bakshi as our revered Chief Guest, Mr. Krishna Kumar Gaur Vice president of Blue Nudge- our Guest of Honour , members of the management Ms Nandini Singh, Ms Varsha Johrar, Mr Rohit Dalal, , and Principal Ma’am Ms Guneet Ohri.
The celebration commenced with our esteemed Chief Guest, Major General Bipin Bakshi hoisting our national flag, a moment that filled everyone's heart with pride and respect for the tricolour. Gen Bakshi then inaugurated ‘Abhivyakti 2.0, the Art exhibition that showcased the various folk art forms of India right from Pichwai, thangka, Bhil, Godhna ,Gond and many more.
This was followed by the lighting of the lamp, and some insightful words of inspiration were shared by our principal, Ms. Guneet Ohri.
The program progressed with the launch of the school's anthem, a composition that encapsulates the school's values, vision, and commitment to fostering responsible citizens penned by the school's revered Principal, Ms. Guneet Ohri and composed with help of the music department and middle and high school students. It explained the values of strength, respect, kindness, honesty and how these values can help us to make a better tomorrow.
Major General Bipin Bakshi in his speech asked the students, a wonderful question: "Why does the flag flutter?" According to him, it flutters due to both the wind and the dying soldiers' final breaths. He also stressed upon the importance of attitude, courage, and determination in achieving one's goals.
The celebration came to a close with the display of live art where the students sketched the portraits of the 14 Prime Ministers and instilled a renewed sense of patriotism and pride among all. The event beautifully captured the essence of India's Independence Day, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and looking forward to a brighter future.

Students participated in the Inter-House Mental Math competition in the month of July 2023. This competition helped students understand their Mathematical ability, brought forth their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and agility while calculating mentally. The competition witnessed 3 rounds, Pen n Paper, Online quiz on Kahoot & Quizziz, and finally the Quiz itself. The final winners were-
1st Place – Pacific House (Arijay Srivastava, Adheesh Bardhan, Mishka Maheshwari)
2nd Place – Atlantic House (Aarika Bhasin, Tejasvi Sheoran, Neecika Dua)
3rd Place – Arctic House (Aadit Agarwal, Harshita Dutta, Vivaan Singhal)

Following the rejuvenating summer break, students of Grade 5 returned to school, excited to embrace fresh challenges and continue their educational voyage. The session commenced with a lively chatter about -'How I spent my Summer Break?' The chapter ‘The Hare and The Tortoise’ was introduced by reading and followed by explanation which emphasised on the moral carried by the story, ‘Slow and steady wins the race’ or ‘Consistency and perseverance lead to success’ . This led to an intriguing discussion on the significance of the lesson and how it can be applied to real-life situations. Kinds of sentences and their transformation was explained. Subject-verb Concord, Direct-Indirect objects, Transitive-Intransitive verbs, Phrasal verbs were explained and practised with ample exercises. The Diary Entry format was explained. Recapitulation of the syllabus of Unit Test 1 was done with the help of practice worksheets that were orally discussed and self-checked by the children. The schedule for the month of July helped in the development of reading and comprehension, thinking and collaborative skills of the students. Towards the end of July, students also practised for the parent walk-in.
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Students were welcomed back with a deep and fruitful discussion on their learnings and the actions taken by them in respect to the summer holiday work. They uploaded their videos on First Aid kit and its importance, on which discussion was held in the class where students gave the ideas on how they prepared their first aid box. The chapter' Animals and their Habitat' was introduced, students inquired, brainstormed and found out about different habitats in small groups. A group activity was conducted in the class where students worked in THINK-PAIR-SHARE strategy to know more about the different habitats. SDG 14 (life below water) and SDG 15 (life on land) was also bought to the notice of students. Students were shown videos related to some special adaptations like Camouflage and moulting for better understanding. Also students were made aware of how different types of body coverings, limbs and beaks help different animals to adapt in their different habitats. Finally the chapter was concluded by making the students aware of how and why animals migrate from place to place. https://youtu.be/tG8556WuyDo
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Welcoming the students after the summer break, revision for the UT topics was done on Quizziz platform. Continuing the Chapter- Freedom struggle, the students learnt about the Khilafat movement, Quit India movement, and Dandi March with the help of the PowerPoint presentation. The new topic- Greenland -Land of Ice and Snow was introduced with the help of a globe. The students enjoyed locating Greenland on the globe along with the countries, oceans and sea surrounding it. Brainstorming was done on the topic-Global warming, its effects- specially glacier melting. SDG -13 Climate Action was taken forward with the help of newspaper articles where in children discussed and collaborated their findings from it, suggesting some preventive measures as well. Life of the people, wildlife, climate, and vegetation were discussed in detail. Later during the month, children worked together and prepared for the upcoming event -SST-Language- performing Arts (parent exhibition) In order to connect with the monthly theme- ‘Animals’, the need for conservation was discussed. They wrote the differences between the biosphere reserve, national park and wildlife sanctuaries in their notebooks after watching a video related to the same. They were introduced with WWF and PETA in order to sensitized them towards animal protection and care.
Video Links:
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गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के बारे में बच्चों से बातचीत की गई। मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता तथा पी.पी.टी. की सहायता से ‘व्याकरण संबोध पुस्तक’ से पाठ शब्द रचना पढ़ाकर अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया। विषय से संबंधित लिंक दिखाकर ज्ञानवर्धन किया गया। ‘कला विज्ञान के साथ एकीकृत’ करते हुए बस्ता विहीन गतिविधि के अंतर्गत छात्रों ने तत्सम, तदभव, देशज व विदेशी शब्दों से शानदार पेड़ बनाया। उनके व्याकरणिक और बौद्धिक स्तर का विकास हुआ। छात्रों को बिना नाम के शब्दों की कहानी सुनाकर नाम का महत्व बताया गया। लिंक तथा पुस्तक की सहायता से संज्ञा तथा उसके भेदों की जानकारी देते हुए पाठ का पठन एवं अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया। संज्ञा–अंताक्षरी की गतिविधि द्वारा पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई। छात्रों के भाषा का विकास - क ख ग हुआ। ‘शारीरिक शिक्षा से एकीकरण करते हुए छात्रों को क्रिकेट के बारे में बताते हुए खेल खिलाया गया तथा संबंधित नियमों की जानकारी भी दी गई। इससे छात्रों का मनोरंजन के साथ स्वास्थ्य लाभ भी हुआ। छात्रों ने अपने मनपसंद किसी एक खिलाड़ी पर परियोजना तैयार करते हुए प्रस्तुति दी। ‘भाषा सप्ताह’ के दौरान छात्रों ने ‘क्रिकेट का खेल’ पाठ का अभिनय के माध्यम से शानदार प्रस्तुतिकरण दी जो सराहनीय रहा। मासिक विषय और सतत विकास के लक्ष्य -१५ ‘थलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा’ के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए लुप्त हो रहे जानवरों के बचाव की सुरक्षा में तथा जंगली जानवरों की तस्करी कम करने पर बल देते हुए एक चित्र सहित अनुच्छेद लेखन कराया गया। इस तरह से रचनात्मक, कलात्मक और क्रियात्मक कौशल का विकास हुआ। https://youtu.be/ADm28A-QlKk https://wakelet.com/wake/KFjHMBIl-3xSkOoALn-Jn https://youtu.be/aeLPPk53ga8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbFs8EOrVMc ​

The school welcomed back its students after a rejuvenating summer break. Revision for UT 1 began with a supportive worksheet, helping students ease back into their studies. We were delighted to witness the excitement among the students as they attempted their first French paper. The topic of colours was introduced, along with their exceptions. To enhance their language skills further, students were encouraged to communicate in French during class by enacting the phrases they had learned. In grammar, the concept of indefinite articles was introduced, accompanied by relevant examples. As part of our cultural learning journey, the education system of France was explained to the students. Additionally, the students were taught how to ask "What is this?" in French and practiced responding to the question. Further students continued practicing diligently for the upcoming parent walk-in event planned for the month of August. ​

The students learnt how to name animals and pets in German. The grammar related to this topic i.e. the indefinite article in the accusative case and verb Conjugation was taught. Vocabulary related to House pet was explained in the class. .Students learnt an animal song with theirs sounds. ​

छात्रों को अकारांत पुल्लिंग, स्त्रीलिंग और नपुंसकलिंग का ज्ञान कराया गयाI धातु-परिचय और सर्वनाम-परिचय से अवगत एवं प्रयोग को स्पष्ट किया गया। प्रथमपुरुषः – एकवचनम्,द्विवचनम् और बहुवचनम् को व्याकरणिक नियमों की सहायता से स्पष्ट किया गया। छात्रों की संस्कृत-भाषा में अब धीरे-धीरे पकड़ होने लगी। ​

“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.” Nine Emotions included in Navarasa are Shringara (love), Hasya(laughter), Karuna(kind-heartedness or compassion), Raudra (anger), Veera (courage), Bhayanak (terror), Veebhatsya (disgust), Adbutha (surprise) and Shanta (peace or tranquility). Students enjoyed learning "Navras-Nine emotions". They also practised patriotic dance moves on "Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai". ​

​From enunciating intricate tongue twisters to crafting characters with distinct speech patterns, our journey through voice and speech was both entertaining and enlightening. Students embarked on a quest to master the art of voice throw, exploring the nuances of projection and resonance. They honed their skills in controlling voice pitch, using it as a powerful tool to express a wide range of emotions and personalities. Through captivating exercises, students not only polished their vocal abilities but also cultivated self-confidence and effective communication. As July unfolded, students discovered that the magic of drama lies not only in the scripts and performances but also in the mastery of voice – a skill that resonates far beyond the stage, enriching our daily lives.

Students completed the Indian folk art forms using a beautiful colour palette. Students were introduced to different types of birds and were asked to create a composition . They finished the first round of Inter-House Art Competition with great enthusiasm. ​

The session started with recapitulation of nouns. The students and the facilitataor were engaged in a game - Name, place animal and thing in the notebook. Chapter Progression of nouns and its kinds were also covered i.e. countable/uncountable, plural,number . Exercises in the Grammarite were covered and self checked by students with the facilitator . Further in the month ,in literature the unit - Flight of Icarus was covered. The comprehension was discussed and all questions were done in the notebook along with question/answers and framing of sentences. Paragraph dictation was conducted in notebook to check the knowledge of spellings. The grammar unit of Pronouns and its kind ie. Subject/object, difference between Possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives was discussed and all the related exercises were completed in the grammar book. Pronouns and the completion of exercises and practice in notebook was done. In the writing part, the students were introduced and explained about the Non- Chronological report . Moving furher the students did recap of punctuation and learnt about the use of inverted commas . The teacher gave them a practice of same from the grammar exercises in the textbook. The facilitator also discussed as to how to make a travel brochure . She discussed a format of the same and also displayed an example of a travel brochure. The students would practice the same in holidays as a part of homework. ​

The month sparked off by welcoming children and they escalated their previous subject knowledge with a series of class quiz, revision exercises and worksheets. Hereafter the students were introduced to the topic – Skeletal and muscular system with the help of an informative video. The topic progressed with brainstorming on types of bones and muscles. KWL activity was conducted to check and enhance their previous knowledge. Students were also taken to the lab to see how the skeletal system looks like and what are the different types of bone and joints in the human body. Learners took up the task to explain how the muscles and bones work through an activity of making a Robotic hand with the materials available at home. In all it was fun and experiential learning session. Students understood the importance of bones and muscles in our body and the chapter was concluded with a quiz on the same. Further nervous system was introduced, the brain- its different parts, spinal cord and nerve cell. The students enjoyed the topic of reflex action which was practically done in the class with different situations. They further studied about the different sense organs their structure and function with the help of videos and models related to the same. This month was a quality time to quench thirst of knowledge for children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hyqlKVm2ks https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/skeleton-6db4f2130c544f628cb349f532d49b1b https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=vRuh9aBwUdM&feature=emb_logo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un_iG74R_TI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF51ioK6U14 ​
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छात्रों का परिचय लेकर और सही उच्चारण बताकर राष्ट्रीय गान अर्थ सहित लिखवाया गया ताकि छात्र अपने राष्ट्र को गौरवान्वित कर सकें | व्याकरण पुस्तक के पाठ-पठन द्वारा भाषा और उसके महत्त्व तथा रूपों पर विस्तृत चर्चा की गई और बोली व भाषा में अंतर बताया गया। वर्णो के भेद- संयुक्त व्यंजन, अनुस्वार, अनुनासिक, विसर्ग, द्वित्त्व व्यंजन, ‘र’ के विभिन्न रूप व वर्ण –विच्छेद का ज्ञान दिया गया | मासिक विषय के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों से अपने परिवार के सभी सदस्यों के नाम कार्य-पुस्तिका में लिखवाकर उनका वर्ण–विच्छेद करवाया गया । पाठ 'अफ़्रीका का गाँधी' का पाठ-पठन व अभ्यास कार्य किया गया और नेल्सन मंडेला के जीवन चरित्र से संबन्धित विडियो दिखाकर चर्चा की गई। छात्रों को नेल्सन मंडेला पर शोध कार्य करते हुए वर्तमान समय में नोबल पुरस्कार पाने वाले किन्हीं पाँच व्यक्तियों की सूची बनवाई गई। ‘अपना स्थान स्वयं बनाएँ' पाठ का पठन कराते हुए पुस्तकीय अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया। इस पाठ के माध्यम से छात्रों को ईमानदारी और मेहनत की सीख मिली। प्रथम इकाई परीक्षा के लिए पाठ्यक्रमों की लिखित और मौखिक पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई | मातृ दिवस पर सतत विकास लक्ष्य ३-उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और खुशहाली के अंतर्गत ‘धरती बचाओ’ पर चित्र सहित नारा लेखन करवाया गया । छात्रों के पठन व लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ । लिंक:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdNakckh4hc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nE4W4RBYr8
​https://hindi.nvshq.org/nelson-mandela-biography-in-hindi/ ​

The new session began with an interactive introduction of all the students in the French class. The students were encouraged to introduce themselves using French phrases such as "Je m'appelle" which means "I call myself" in English. This helped the students how to introduce themselves in French. Next, the class delved into learning the French alphabet, along with their phonetics, which were taught using examples to aid in pronunciation. The students practiced speaking the French alphabet out loud, focusing on correct pronunciation. Building on the foundation of the alphabet, the class then moved on to learning basic French vocabulary. This included words and phrases for everyday use, such as greetings, common objects, etc. The students also covered numbers from 0 to 20 in French, along with their pronunciation.
In addition to vocabulary and numbers, they learned about subject pronouns. Students also learned the days of the week and months of the year in French. To reinforce their learning, the students completed exercises in their textbook and workbook, which acted as practice for the above topics.
The students settled comfortably and were eager to learn. In May, we covered various ways to answer the question "How are you?" in French, focusing on "Comment ça va?" We also introduced the verb "être" and provided examples to enhance understanding. In addition, we learned numbers from 21 to 30 to build upon our previous work. The students engaged in textbook reading for lesson 3, including translations. We also explored the topic of nationality, discussing gender and plural forms. To further enrich the subject, we learned the names of four countries, the languages they speak, and the currencies they use.

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The new session began with a Spanish song/video on Spanish speaking countries.The students introduced themselves with few words in Spanish.The class drew the flag of Spain and was given to choose any Spanish speaking country from Latin America and drew the flag as homework. Few basic words were introduced in class. A song with the Spanish alphabets was presented in class and the students attempted singing it with much enthusiasm. Formal & informal greetings and basic question answers were introduced and practiced in pairs in front of the class.Other basic topics as days of the week, months of the year, and numbers were covered in this month. Students completed a small paragraph as a self introduction telling the name, age, gender and nationality. Grammar were introduced with the Spanish Personal pronouns .A video on SDG3 Good Health and well being was presented and followed by a drawing activity on the topic including basic information in Spanish. The class enjoyed a video on interesting facts about Spain learning some basic information on the Spanish mother country. ​
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ETVGEDEipk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJbHmgaeDM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMfDkjO2ZcE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dIDdCUHcDs
The month of May began with learning demonstrative adjectives and applying them in short sentences. Definite articles were introduced with short sentences. The students recognized the difference of the same and the article, adjective agreement to follow in the making of sentences. The class enjoyed colouring the Spanish speaking countries in a map with the help of a Spanish song. Students were introduced to the concept of verbs conjugation learning the verb "ser" to be.
​​https://rockalingua.com/videos/spanish-speaking-countries

छात्रों को संस्कृत का सामान्य परिचय दिया गया I भविष्य के संदर्भ में इसकी उपयोगिता बताई गई I संस्कृत वर्णमाला का विस्तार से अध्ययन और उसकी व्याख्या की गई I संयुक्त-वर्ण और वर्ण-विच्छेद को स्पष्ट करने के बाद उसके अनेक उदाहरणों से अभ्यास कराया गया I पाठ-१ अकारांत पुल्लिंग की व्याख्या करने के बाद छात्रों को उसके प्रयोग करने के तरीके के संबंध में चर्चा हुई I रंगों, फलों, सब्जियों, पशु-पक्षियों और शरीर के अंगों के नाम संस्कृत में बताए गए I संस्कृत में आत्म्परिचय बताया गया I चूँकि छात्र पहली बार संस्कृत पढ़ रहे थे, इसलिए वे बहुत ही उत्साहित थे I ​

​अप्रैल - मई माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया:
गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार
गीत: राग भैरव , लोक गीत ,आसाम गंगा सिलोनी
प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक
गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु
सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक: इंवेस्टीचर कार्यक्रम मे चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने राग केदार मे कृष्णा गीत का प्रदर्शन किया
​वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल) एवं भजनी ठेका

​Students were introduced to the 12 musical notes. They memorised the names of the notes and the symbols associated, the value of the musical note being played/ counted with simple arithmatic and multiplication, counting names, rhythm and beats to be played/ counted in different musical note-value with different time signature. The song practised was : "You raise me up"

The power of Deva Shree Ganesha destroys all your sorrows, enhances your happiness, and creates goodness all around you. Lord Ganesha blesses you with worldly bounties, keeps you protected from obstacles at all times, with this thought we at Suncity started the new session with a beautiful Ganesh Vandana - "Ganesh Raja" by Kailash Kher.Along with Kathak basics ​students learnt beautiful postures, mudras and body balancing in Kathak dance style.

FRENCH
​The month of February was all about recap of topics for the annual examination. The topics - Neighbouring countries of France and seasons were done with the help of the document. Two class tests were planned and scheduled as a revision. Enrichment classes were conducted to ensure the students who needed guidance for the examination.

SPANISH
During this month the students were introduced to the concept of time reading in Spanish but mainly focused in revision of the annual examination topics. Enrichment classes were conducted to revise concepts and two class test were conducted as a revision for the anuual examination.
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SANSKRIT
​पुनरावृत्ति और कक्षा परीक्षा का कार्य सम्पन्न किया गयाI

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Warm Up exercises
Badminton: Scissor kicks, Gripping (forehand & back hand)
Basketball: Shooting, Rebound, Offensive and Defensive skills.
Football: Heading & throwing, Defense, Offense skills
Self-Defence: Neck grab, Hair grab, Punch
Gymnastics: Front roll, Back roll, Jump and stand position.
Cricket: Orthodox catches, Underarm throw and catch, Wicket keeping, Running between the wickets

INDIAN MUSIC
फरवरी माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया:
गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार
राग, गीत - धिमिक धिमिक सिव वंदना ,सरस्वती वंदना।
प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक
गायन तकनीक: गायन में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं का अध्यन।
छात्र छात्राओं ने शिवरात्रि की प्रार्थना सभा मे गायन प्रस्तुति की तैयारी मे बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्स लिया।

WESTERN MUSIC
Being engaged in music activities, students learn more than music content and skills. As with any creative endeavour, many thought processess, learning strategies, and ways of expression are refined and transferred to other aspects of life. Like other art forms, music offers unique experience from which a better understanding of the world can emerge. Students who are engaged in music programme have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive awareness, appreciation understanding of personal life experiences and events.
Practiced song: "Above All" (Gr-III-V)

DRAMA
Understanding emotions rather than just feeling them is more crucial since it makes any job more easier and communication more effective. The end of this school year was focused on identification and imitation of simple and complicated emotions, learning the fundamentals of the stage and how to conduct oneself on and around it, with the idea of letting expression define what it means in terms of emotions in different settings. Nothing teaches more effectively than a task completed, thus they were instructed to create their own stories in collaboration with one another. By doing this, they were able to allow their imaginations run wild and free while fostering a sense of teamwork.

VISUAL ARTS
Students were introduced to Poster making on National Animal and Project Tiger as a part of SDG 15- Life on Land, Teamwork and SDG 17 as Partnership for the Goals.​

The month began with the chapter 'Swifter, Higher, Stronger' ,in which they learnt about three Olympians who have been successful in their respective sports. Children were explained the chapter and the new tough words were introduced to them . They framed the answers orally in the classes. For the chapter Conjunctions , children actively prepared power point presentations and presented them in the class. After which the book exercises were done by them . 'Modals' was introduced and explained in the class. Children were given various live worksheets to attempt the questions and they did the notebook assignment too. Chapter 'Walking on the Moon' was introduced and explained in the class. Children learnt a lot of new details about spacecraft and its landing techniques. Project work on Newspaper Report Writing was explained in detail. Formative assessments began this month. 
LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3_hZVagQQA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=RPoBE-E8VOc&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCjhCL2iqlQ​
https://youtu.be/KIDqtVHasQ8

The first month of the new year commenced with the learning and practice of converting Decimals to Fractions and Fractions and Mixed Numbers to Decimals. They further learnt to compare and order Decimal numbers and also got a hang of adding and subtracting decimals numebers. Students practiced real life situations involving comparing and adding/subtracting decimal numbers. They also took a Class Assessment on the topic of Decimals. Around the end of the month, grade V students were introduced to the new concept of Percentages. They were able to develope a good understanding of Percentages by relating Percentages to real life situations and converting them to Fractions and Decimals. ​

Students were happy to comeback from a relaxed winter vacation. The month of January started with the introduction to vocabulary related to planets and universe as per the monthly theme. https://youtu.be/vznJs4yNz7o
https://youtu.be/qN6qQABYtdg
​ https://youtu.be/38qdGY6vXwY

छात्रों को नए पाठों से अवगत कराया गयाI संस्कृत में पक्षियों के नाम और चित्र की सहायता से संस्कृत के नए शब्दों का ज्ञान कराया गयाI शब्दरूप और धातुरूप का नया ज्ञान प्रदान किया गयाI ​

फरवरी माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार राग, गीत - सरस्वती वंदना। प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं का अध्यन। छात्र छात्राओं ने गणतंत्र दिवस एवं बसंतोत्सव गायन प्रस्तुति की तैयारी मे बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्स लिया। ​

Children's Day
Children are not things to be moulded, but people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair
 
Children’s day was celebrated with a movie outing for the children. Movies are not only a source of entertainment. They are an immensely powerful medium that can educate and influence young minds, widening their canvas and helping them build a strong value system.
Understanding how one adapts to their surroundings and as friends how you are there for each other was the learning when students watched the Disney movie ‘Lyle Lyle Crocodile’.​

JIM CORBETT EXCURSION

Excursions and Tours form an important part of educative experience. Not only do the students discover new places but also learn self-reliance and taking care of themselves. As a part of this experience, an excursion to the famous Jim Corbett National Park was organized from 5 th - 7 th November,2022. Students from classes IV and V, accompanied by teachers went on this wonderful trip to India’s oldest National Park. The students enjoyed the sumptuous food along with the journey and were all set for the bon fire cum gala night on the first day.
Next morning, with full on energy and enthusiasm the students headed towards the adventure park after breakfast. They also visited the Girjia temple
which is uniquely positioned on top of a big rock in the middle of River Kosi. Next, was the most awaited jungle safari. Travelling in a convoy of jeeps, the students were excited to see the verdant forests all around. The excitement was palpable when the students could observe spotted deer and jackals. The safari was for 2 hours after which everyone returned to the resort for a sumptuous dinner. Later started the return journey for school and the students were handed back to their guardians thus bringing the wondrous excursion to a
glorious end. Overall, it was a beautiful excursion which helped the students appreciate nature and the need to preserve our forests and animals living therein.
It is hoped that this excursion would create lasting impressions on young minds about the need to conserve our environmental heritage.

The month full of festivities commenced with recapitulation practice of Listing Multiples. The students got introduced to the concept of Least Common Multiple (LCM) and practiced related questions. The last working week of October kept the students interestingly busy with the Parent walk-in practices. They also recapitulated various Types of Fractions and practiced Converting Improper Fractions into Mixed Numbers and vice-versa. ​

छात्रों को वाक्य के महत्व के बारे में बताकर उनके भेद का ज्ञान दिया गया | अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्य के भेद को समझाया गया | छात्रों से महात्मा गांधी जयंती और उनके उपदेशों के बारे में बात की गई और पाठ ‘बापू की सीख’ का परिचय दिया गया और कठिन शब्दों को रेखांकित करते हुए पाठ -पठन व अभ्यास-कार्य करवाया गया | बच्चों ने गांधीजी के तीन बंदरों के संदेश को चित्र सहित लिखा और उन्हें इन संदेशों को अपनाने के लिए प्रेरित किया | छात्रों को दशहरे के बारे में बताया गया और छात्रों को पत्र के महत्व और पत्रों का चलन कैसे हुआ, बताते हुए अनौपचारिक पत्र लिखवाया गया | रचनात्मक लेखन में छात्रों ने अपने दोस्त को गांधीजी के खद्दर के महत्व के बारे में बताते हुए एक पत्र लिखा | क्रियात्मक गतिविधि में छात्रों को सतत विकास के लक्ष्य-११ ‘संधारणीय शहर और समुदाय’ के लिए त्योहारों का क्या महत्व है और आप दिवाली का त्योहार कैसे मनाते हैं, दिवाली का चित्र बनाते हुए अनुच्छेद लेखन करवाया गया |
लिंक : https://youtu.be/Wcm3Vj5rXCY
https://youtu.be/gL2dRKAwg0w
https://youtu.be/VilMSIvOq8Q
​ https://youtu.be/AvakIFgvDPQ

In October, our goal was to make the children adapt / prioritize the language with more newer concepts. They were taught different means of transport and communication. Video related to the topics were done on these topics to enhance the knowledge. Vocabulary of school subjects with English meaning was also done.A quick revision of verbs was also done.

https://youtu.be/s9s-fIBx9is https://youtu.be/s3dDc6cxUR8

The session recommenced with salad making recipe in order to practice fruits and vegetables vocabulary. This was followed by the students learning new verbs in the class. They actively participated in the salad making activity conducted in the class. The students attempted to make small sentences on family members with articles in the class. Children were further introduced to the school stationary, means of communication and means of transportation vocabulary through story telling. Class test 1 was conducted in the class, in which students actively participated and scored well. ​

​छात्रों को व्याकरणात्मक गतिविधियों को करवाते हुए धातुपरिचय पाठों को करवाया गया I छात्रों ने धातुपरिचय का ज्ञान प्राप्त किया I धातुपरिचय के अंतर्गत मूलधातु का ज्ञान, उसके अर्थ और एकवचन,द्विवचन तथा बहुवचन में बनने वाले विभिन्न रूपों से अवगत कराते हुए उनके रूपों को लिखने के तरीके को स्पष्ट करवाया गया I

​In continuation with the last month, Different views in Powerpoint were discussed with the students. Outline view was taken in detail along with practical session for the same.

​This month chapter 'Pronouns' was continued and various textbook exercies were attempted by the children. Chapter 'Adjectives' was introduced in the classes with the help of a video. Children were explained the types , formation and order of Adjectives. Lot of practice exercises were done in the class and given in the weekend worksheet too. After completion of Adjectives , chapter 'Punctuation' was done in the class where tyhe children were explained the importance of using punctuaation marks. Textbook exercises were attempted by the children. Poetic devices like Simile, Personification and Onomatopoeia were discussed in the class and children were encouraged to compose a poem .

The students learned about food and nutrition which is a major concept in their growing up as healthy individuals. They learned about the componnets of food and identified the different food items that provide the nutrients. This lead them to understand the new food pyramid and its implications in health. Stuednts became aware about the importance of exercise along with a balanced diet. As a part of their learning students created a meal plan for a day incorporating all nutrients required for the body. They also delved in research on SDG 2 'Zero Hunger' to understand the importance of food wastage and suggested ways they can undertake to tackle the problem. Students engaged in flameless cooking activity in class in small groups. They made vegetable and cheese sandwitch, sprout and nut salad and fruit and dryfruit parfait. The students were made aware that each of these food items have most of the essential nutrients in right proportions to make it a part of a balanced meal. The activity was thoroughly enjoyed by students as they enjoyed the snacks with their peers too. It was an activity that promoted team work while enhancing the students' palate and ensuring they get hands-on experience of curating a balanced meal for themselves which is nutitious as well as tasty. Students then extended their learning to understand deficiency diseases caused by nutritional deficits in the body. They understood about the trace elements needed in small quantity by the body to function well. The students took their learning further by understanding about diseases, both communicable and non-communicable. They also discussed and understood the ways to protect themselves from communicable diseases. These concepts should hopefully propel the children towards living a healthy and disease free lifestyle, which is the core objective of the learning. A few resources:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqJUanDKDG8 (more relevant from 3.07 minute) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KbA8pFW3tg

The students continued their learning about grasslands of the world. They identified and located them on the world map in their map books. Their prior knowledge on importance of forests, causes of human activities on forests and ways to conserve them was tested through an interactive video and a handout. Integrating the topic with English students wrote a paragraph on -Forests are lungs of the earth. Further integrating the topic with Arts and SDG 15-Life on land, the students made a cartoon /Satire on the present condition of the planet due to the human activities. The students collaborated in groups and presented their research work on location, climate, economy and life of the people of Prairies, Greenland, Saudi Arabia and Democratic republic of Congo as part of their Project activity. The new topic Natural disaster was introduced through a video on major natural disasters in the world. They learnt about causes, effects and safety measures to be followed during the various natural disasters. To strengthen their critical thinking skills, students were engaged in interactive discussions finding solutions to various situations when caught up in a disaster They were acquainted with new terms facts and information related to the various disasters. Integrating the topic with life skills and the monthly theme-I am compassionate- students were sensitized about the threat to survival of Bonobos and were motivated to empathize and chose freedom and survival of the endangered species. Later during the month, a revision on the topic-The grasslands -Prairies was conducted. The students were involved in active research work on major earthquakes, climate and vegetation in major grasslands of the world. The new topic of United Nations was introduced with a discussion on importance of Peace in the world. Word search , puzzles, see think wonder strategies, research work , interactive discussions were the various methodologies used during the month to develop responsibility and skills in the students towards their environment and the planet . Links for reference . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uhHdfaW0UA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi4P8QdX7R0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uhHdfaW0UA https://youtu.be/VNGUdObDoLk ​

In continuation to their last month’s learning, students recapitulated Multiplication by 2–3 digit multiplier and practiced real life situations involving the operation of multiplication. Moving on with another Number Operation, students practiced questions on properties of Division and discussed the Key Words involved. They revisited and practiced Long Division by 1-digit Divisor, with and without remainder. Students further were exposed to Long Division by 2-digit Divisor which took their understanding of Long Division to another dimension altogether. They further solved real life situations involving the operation of Division by 1-2 digit divisor. The end of the month witnessed exploration of the topic of Factors and Multiples. Students initiated by recapitulating and practicing the Listing of Factors and Multiples. They were excited to learn about Highest Common Factor and finding the same by Listing Method. ​

छात्रों से क्रिकेट के बारे में बात करते हुए पाठ- ‘क्रिकेट’ का पाठ-पठन करवाया गया | क्रियात्मक गतिविधि में खेल के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए अपने मनपसंद किसी एक भारतीय क्रिकेटर पर एक परियोजना बनवाई गई, ताकि छात्र क्रिकेट के बारे में अधिक से अधिक जान सकें | कविता –‘वह शक्ति हमें दो’ और ‘सुमन एक उपवन’ का वाचन करवाकर उनका भावार्थ समझाया गया, उन्हें प्रार्थना का महत्व और प्रकृति की सुंदरता बनाए रखने की सीख दी गई | गतिविधि में बच्चों ने प्रकृति –प्रेम से संबंधित नारा ल्रेखन का कार्य किया। छात्रों को वाक्य के भेद के बारे में मस्तिष्क मानचित्र के द्वारा बताया गया | ऑनलाइन खेल के माध्यम से वाक्य को और अच्छी तरह से समझाया गया | छात्रों के पठन व लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ | छात्रों को अध्यापक दिवस के बारे में बताया गया | उन्हें हिन्दी दिवस के महत्व के बारे में बताया गया और छात्रों ने इसकी प्रतियोगिता में अपना उत्तम प्रदर्शन दिया | लिंक:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHv8PLsA14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UybKO3MKyG8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmAgJSi1jlc ​

Food was the monthly theme for the month of September. Children learnt the vocabulary of food and drink items in French. A video related to the topic was shared to enhance the vocabulary.Meal time in France was explained to understand the French meal culture.Children were also taught the verbs related to food: manger-to eat, boire- to drink, acheter- to buy, prendre- to take. Class tests was also done to keep in touch with the concepts taught till now. https://youtu.be/iTRbKjItYtg https://youtu.be/gcMppC2W-gg https://youtu.be/T6gMEG7Vz4E ​

छात्रों को व्याकरणात्मक गतिविधियों को करवाते हुए माध्यमपुरुष एकवचन,द्विवचन पाठों को करवाया गया I छात्रों ने मध्यमपुरुष के वचनों का ज्ञान प्राप्त किया I उत्तंपुरुष एकवचन , द्विवचन संबंधित वचनों को सहजता से समझा तथा जानवरों के नाम को हिन्दी से संस्कृत भाषा में लिखते हुए गतिविधि कार्य किया I ​

"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a centain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." 

The session began with a new dance style- Dandiya on 'Moti Veerana' song imbibing the spirit of love and devotion and giving them a basic importance and significance of Navaratri. We used freestyle body movements along with hand gestures and rhythmic foot movements to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of body like plie and releve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture.

The new topic -Saudi Arabia was introduced with the help of the KWL chart. The students identified the major deserts of the world and listed them in the T Chart. Google maps were used to locate Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries. The life, occupations, climate, and transport were discussed using visual illustrations and see think wonder strategy. Integrating the topic with Math, students observed a pie chart and answered questions based on it. Using ICT as a tool, they made a mind map using Mind Meister .com. A comparative study was done between India and Saudi Arabia. Patriotic fervor and secular feelings were instilled in the student by singing the song -Saare Jahan se acha in class.
Taking a step further students learnt about the heat zones and drew the same in their notebooks. The next topic Democratic Republic of Congo was introduced using a google map. Google maps was used to locate Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries. Life, occupations, climate, and transport were discussed using visual illustrations and video links. The students drew the layers of tropical rainforests in their notebooks. The back exercises questions were discussed and question answers were done in the notebooks. The effects of deforestation were then discussed integrating it with Sdg -Life on land. Later during the month, Grasslands were introduced. The students identified major grasslands of the world on the world map and listed them in tabular form in their notebooks. They further learned about the life of the people, climate, vegetation, and wildlife in the prairies. Revision of chapters 7 and Chapter 8 was conducted through a written test. Students were informed about a project activity .They were divided into four groups and the countries ere allocated to them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxiAc6_lWU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeyGjsHbx3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1D2Bpo1AW0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFjjzRHb4Mw
https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/hhBeobAJb2iNlnfHBBMjDj//?edit=fM6qNd7o1O1nRu2HkknaG3
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The month commenced with the recapitulation of Addition and subtraction Large Numbers, thereby working on real life situations, using the RUCSAC method. Students learnt to calculate the ‘Missing Numbers’ in Addition/Subtraction questions. To enhance their learning of Number Operations, students first of all revisited the Multiplication Tables and had a recapitulation practice of multiplying by 1- and 2-digit multiplier. They further learnt to multiply large numbers with 3-digit multipliers and practiced multiple such questions. They were more than excited to learn the Lattice Method of Multiplication and explored and practiced the same to a good extent. Students took their learning to another level by solving real life situations involving the multiplication of large numbers by 3-digit multiplier.
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Related Links-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T_NhFlpB0
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छात्रों से नाम का महत्व पूछकर बिना नाम के शब्दों की कहानी सुनाकर नाम का महत्व बताते हुए संज्ञा का परिचय दिया गया | व्याकरण पुस्तक से पाठ-पठन करवाकर संज्ञा के भेदों का ज्ञान दिया गया | पीपीटी व विडियो दिखाकर संज्ञा के विकार लिंग, वचन और कारक के बारे में बताया गया | उन्हें मस्तिष्क मानचित्र बनवाकर इनका ज्ञान दिया गया, जिससे छात्र इनमें अंतर करते हुए अधिक से अधिक नए शब्दों को जानने में सक्षम हुए | संज्ञा की लिखित पुनरावृत्ति और वचन की मौखिक पुनरावृत्ति ली गई | छात्रों को पीपीटी की मदद से सर्वनाम व उसके भेदों का ज्ञान दिया गया, ताकि छात्र संज्ञा व सर्वनाम के महत्व को अच्छी तरह समझ सकें | छात्रों के पठन व लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ | छात्रों के साथ रक्षा बंधन तथा जन्माष्टमी के त्योहारों के महत्व पर भी चर्चा की गई | छात्रों ने त्योहारों से संबन्धित अपने प्यारे अनुभव कक्षा में सांझा किए |

लिंक:-
https://youtu.be/x5YyShdoJ1A
https://youtu.be/kbMdc9UilCw
https://youtu.be/mCd-BETvCQw

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The students have comfortably adapted to the language, especially after the unit test. Reinforcement to use the vocabulary [fruits& vegetables] they have learnt until now was done. The students attempted to make small sentences with articles, adjectives and nouns. Introduction of adjectives was done with examples and a supportive worksheet. Salad making activity was done in the class, which further enhanced the learning process of the vocabulary. They enjoyed preparing salad during the class while explaining the ingredients,preparation & verbs in French.
https://youtu.be/nJ03KjwiIVM
https://youtu.be/LkCFQekMoYU
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​Warm Up exercises
Badminton: Scissor kicks, Gripping (forehand & backhand)
Basketball: Shooting, Rebound, Offensive and Defensive skills.
Football: Heading & throwing, Defense, Offense skills
Self-Defence: Neck grab, Hair grab, Punch
Gymnastics: Front roll, Back roll, Jump and stand position.
Cricket: Orthodox catches, Underarm throw and catch, Wicket keeping, Running between the wickets

अगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया:

गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार
राग, गीत - राग सारंग बंसी की मधुर,वन्दे मातरम
प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक
गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु
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Suncity School 37D celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day with immense respect and strong patriotic feelings. 
The Suncitizens extended a warm welcome to the Honourable Chief Guest, the Director General of Haryana Institute of Public Administration, Red. DGP Ranjiv Singh Dalal. Members of the Management at Suncity School 37D also graced the occasion.
The flag hoisting ceremony set the tune for the rest of the program. The cultural program commenced with a wonderful rendition of the song Vande Mataram by the school choir. It was followed by a splendid dance performance. The students instilled the importance of self-defence and showcased their Judo skills which left the audience awestruck and inspired. This was followed by the glorification of India in the ancient language, Sanskrit. A grand and graceful fusion dance performance on the song 'Aye mere Watan ke logon' struck a strong emotional chord among the audience.The program culminated with the address and motivating words of the Chief Guest, which enthused and enlightened the students. The Principal in her address urged the students to instill discipline in themselves in order to be successful.
Budding author Arshya Prinjal and artists Navya Shankar and Triman Kaur Mullay, all 7th graders, presented their respective works to the Chief Guest.
Grade IX and X students, in their endeavour to honour and recognize the work and importance of the entire school support staff, initiated SEWA and served refreshments to them. They were also given a tricolor each to hoist in their houses in order to spread the message Har Ghar Tiranga.

Students were welcomed back with a deep and fruitful discussion of their learning and the actions taken by them with respect to the summer holiday work. They presented themselves as aware and enthusiastic citizens ready to change the drastic effects of micro and single use plastic pollution in their own small ways. The chapter Skeletal and Nervous system was revisited, doubts and gaps were cleared through effective class discussions. Students were given rigorous practice of writing scientific answers to given questions to prepare well for the UT.
The chapter Habitat and Adaptation began with students inquiring, brainstorming and finding out about different habitats in small groups. Information like climate, animals and plants, typical adaptations to survive in the environment were looked into whereby students found out more about the assigned habitat. This made them into expert groups. The students then presented their findings to their peers. Through peer-learning students were made aware about the different types of habitats and their specialties. Students also made beautiful animal stands of animals found in a certain habitat. Details like special characters, facts about the animal, habitat etc. were shared for the animals they had chosen to research about and create the stands. It was a fun and fulfilling activity. Students understood related terms like camouflage, hibernation, aestivation. They also made a note of different adaptations found in different animals. Types of adaptation were discussed to make students learn about the fact that adaptations are genetic and helps in survival of the species in a specific environment.
Reference links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca99WW_v0bA(adaptations in plants)
adaptations in different ecosystems (adaptations in animals) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FonCq9YJJxw
 (Hibernation & Astivation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfKVRwDtCho
 (Story on animal Camouflage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrdbENkylZM
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc3YIrs19fw (Nat geo migration)

Welcoming the students after the summer break, revision for the UT was done using a quiz, revision worksheet discussion, and framing of questions. Continuing the Chapter- Freedom Struggle, the students learnt about the Khilafat movement, Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Quit India movement, and Dandi March with the help of a PowerPoint presentation. Learning was further made interesting by discussing the role of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal in our freedom struggle.

The new topic- Greenland -Land of Ice and Snow was introduced with the help of a Jigsaw puzzle. The students enjoyed locating Greenland on the world map using Mapmaker interactive. Brainstorming was done on the topic of -Formation of Icebergs, its effects, and Global warming. Life of the people, Wildlife, Climate, and Vegetation were discussed in detail. Learning was further made interesting using Sway presentation of the lesson. The Longest Migration of Arctic turn left the students mesmerized by the ability of the bird to fly across the two circles. Notebook work was done to enhance critical thinking and writing skill.

Later during the month, as part of the Subject integration week, linking it to the topic of Freedom struggle, our enthusiastic students learnt about SDG 16 Peace, Justice, and strong institutions. They also showcased their verbal-linguistic and patriotic skills while composing a poem on the topic The Freedom Struggle and presenting the same before the class.
Links for reference: -
https://youtu.be/HukPQ7fOaKg?t=4
 https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
 Bookwidget:  Puzzle https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/KrwA34RB-iQAEurMxfAAAA/BCKS2BL?teacher_id=5073622753345536
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5f1fe08fb315ab001b36bafc?source=quiz_page
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36TPF9hbbLU

The session commenced with welcoming the students after summer break and interactive revision of the topic covered so far to check their understanding of the concept of tables in Word. The new topic - History of Computer was introduced with different early calculating machines used before the invention of computers. We discussed about various inventors and their inventions, different generations of computers and types of computers. Students created a tabular data in word about all the invention done in the field of computers. Some links used to explain the above concepts. students also created infographic on different types of computers.
Link for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m1KYUxrHyU
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnNm_uJYWhA

गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के बारे में बच्चों से बातचीत कर उनका अनुभव सांझा किया गया | छात्रों को विडियो दिखाकर बताया गया कि शब्द कैसे और किसके मेल से बनते हैं | उन्हें सार्थक और निरर्थक शब्दों के अंतर बारे में समझाया गया | छात्रोंसे मस्तिष्क मानचित्र बनवाकर, व्याकरण से पाठ-पठन करवाकर शब्द रचना के तीनों भेदों के बारे में लिखवाया गया | छात्रों से गतिविधि में तत्सम, तदभव, देशज व विदेशी शब्दों का पेड़ बनवाकर उनमे शब्द लिखवाए गए | शब्द रचना की मौखिक पुनरावृत्ति करवाई गई ताकि छात्र विषय को समझ सकें | छात्रों से गौतम बुद्ध के बारे में बातचीत करते हुए उन्हें अकाल और बाढ़ के बारे में बताकर पाठ-2 ‘भिक्षा पात्र’ का पठन करवाया गया | बच्चों ने 'किसी जरूरतमंद की मदद' करने के अपने अनुभव पर अनुच्छेद लेखन किया | छात्रों को विडियो दिखाकर परिश्रम का महत्व समझाकर पाठ 6- ‘अपना स्थान स्वयं बनाएँ’ पढ़ाया | गया | पाठ का अभ्यास कार्य, शब्दार्थ व प्रश्नोत्तर कार्य करवाया गया | भाषा सप्ताह गतिविधि में 'सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१६ शांति, न्याय और सशक्त संस्थाएँ', सामाजिक विज्ञान और नाट्य कला के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए अपने पसंदीदा समाज सुधारक/ देशभक्त/ स्वतन्त्रता सेनानी की वेषभूषा में संक्षिप्त जानकारी और उनके सुविचार आदि की भावपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति प्रस्तुत की | छात्रों का रचनात्मक विकास हुआ | लिंक https://youtu.be/ADm28A-QlKk https://youtu.be/aeLPPk53ga8 https://youtu.be/4WNrklXPrZs ​

After a refreshing holiday, children were eager to meet their friends and teachers. Started the session with fun topics like Animals, Colours. They were introduced to grammar topics- Indefinite articles and Possessive adjectives with examples. Regular 'er' verbs were introduced - aimer[to love], parler [to talk] All topics were taught with supportive study materials like word documents, PPT and relevant worksheets. We also followed the language and performing arts week, where children learnt the topic, colours with the help of a sing along song . https://youtu.be/fZR66TjjrDc
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The session commenced with a recap on physical description and a paragraph making on themselves. Watching a video on animals sounds and names was an enjoyable moment in class. A PPT on farm, wild and domestic animals was presented and the students had the opportunity to learn the pronunciation and spelling of the animal’s name. Qualify and colours adjectives were introduced in class and revised later with a game. The students learnt the article, adjective noun agreement and had the opportunity to make their own sentences describing their favourite animal. During the Language and Performing Art week the students were introduced to the culture of Cuba with a PPT presentation. A video tutorial on Salsa were presented and the students attempt basic steps at the rhythm of authentic Cuban salsa. Animals sounds and names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdM8Jst8zD
Colors https://rockalingua.com/videos/de-colores-friendship
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The session recommenced with the revision of the numbers, greetings and colours. This was followed by the students interviewing their peers to revise w-questions learned earlier. They also drew and labelled their own family tree, which helped them further go though the vocabulary on family members learnt earlier. Definite and indefinite articles in nominative and accusative case further added to their knowledge of subject and direct object case. After introducing the nominative personal pronouns and few basic verbs like "sein (to be)", "heißen (to be called)", and "haben (to have)" students enjoyed singing a song on colours. They also learned to name school supplies in the language. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNgZq9vBTc

धातुरूपों का ज्ञान प्रदान करते हुए,संस्कृत भाषा के व्याकरणिक स्वरूप को समझाया गया l आकारांत पुल्लिंग,आकारांत स्त्रीलिंग आदि शब्दों का बारीकी ज्ञान प्रदान किया गया l संस्कृत भाषा के प्राथमिक स्तर के अनुसार शब्दज्ञान प्रयोग किया गया l राम,लता आदि के रूपों के बारे में बताया गया l पाठ - अकरांत - स्त्रीलिंग - शब्दाः पाठ का पठन व अभ्यास - कार्य किया गया तथा पाठ में आए कठिन शब्दों के अर्थ याद कराए गए। ​

Students learnt how to coordinate and function as a cohesive group through the Random Alphabet exercise. They were also taught about characterization and given the task of coming up with 5 characters with unique character traits and quirks. ​

"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The session began with a new dance style- Freestyle on a patriotic song embibing the spirit of love and respect towards the nation. We used lines and curves (tools) to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of body like plie and releve. It's a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. ​

जुलाई में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार राग, गीत - लोक गीत कजरी बुंदन बुंदन प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु ​

Students were introduced to drawing birds and animals using Graphic Art technique. They used their imagination to draw fauna using basic drawing techniques like handling of pencils, space utilization, contour lines, etc. Art Integration with Social Science- Students were introduced to logo designing wherein they were asked to imitate the logo of World Wildlife Fund for Animals and create their own logo using imagery of any endangered species. ​