AWESOME AUGUST

ENGLISH 

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." – B.B. King August was an intellectually stimulating and dynamic month for our Grade 5 students. We began with the compelling Unit 15, "Rainforests in Danger," in Literature, where students engaged in an eye-opening exploration of environmental issues. The vibrant classroom discussions and the Problem Tree activity sparked critical thinking and a deeper understanding of global challenges. In Unit 7, our young grammarians dived into the world of tenses. From the Simple Present to the Present Perfect, each concept was meticulously explained, and students eagerly participated in book exercises to solidify their grasp. The revision of verbs and punctuation added a layer of precision to their writing, preparing them for their upcoming assessments. With assessments underway, this month has been a blend of rigorous learning, creative activities, and remarkable growth for our Grade 5 students! This month, our Grade 5 students embarked on an exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity: "Create Your Newspaper." This activity aims to help students understand the structure and function of newspapers while integrating language skills and fostering creativity. This hands-on project also aligns with SDG 4 - Quality Education, as it encourages students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. In the coming weeks, students will continue to work on their newspapers, exploring various roles such as editors, reporters, and designers. Stay tuned for updates on their progress as they bring their newspapers to life, showcasing their understanding and creativity. We’re excited to see our young journalists in action! ​

SCIENCE 

After their research and informative group presentation on Animals and their habitats, students began to look into the plant world through the chapter ‘More About Plants'. They learned about the structure and different parts of a seed along with their types and functions. Through the videos and group discussions, students could relate to Germination in plants and the factors affecting germination. Students learned and were made aware of the importance of seed dispersal. 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 videos on how farming is done ( like step farming). Age-appropriate suitable videos, PPT, and interactive sharing sessions were the methodologies used in guiding the learners throughout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77zPAtVTuI
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm12JKhNnWY

SOCIAL SCIENCE 

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." – Nelson Mandela August has been an enriching month for our Grade V students as they explored new horizons in their Social Science curriculum. We kicked off with a recap of our Greenland topic, which included an engaging Quizziz activity. This was followed by a Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience that was intricately designed to enhance collaborative, communicative, critical, and creative skills. Students worked simultaneously on three exciting topics: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia, and the Grasslands. The collaborative efforts were remarkable as children worked in groups to create both informative PowerPoint presentations and graphic organizers, showcasing their ability to think critically and work creatively. They also developed their own Quizziz questions, further demonstrating their understanding. Rubrics were shared well in advance, ensuring transparency and clarity in assessment. The students embraced their roles with enthusiasm, taking charge of their learning and delivering insightful presentations. It has been a wonderfully interactive and lively month, where students delved deeply into the subject matter, taking on the role of teachers and collectively mastering important concepts. ​

MATHEMATICS 

In continuation to the understanding of Number Operations, students started to enhance their learning of the operation of Division. Using mental math strategies to Divide large numbers by 10, 100, and 1000 helped students do quicker calculations, also understanding the logic around the same with the help of some real-life examples. They were introduced to dividing large numbers by 2-digit divisors, including numbers 20 to 25, thereby practicing multiple related questions. Students verified their solutions to division questions by practicing using the Check Method and practiced several real-life situations involving the operation of Division. The culmination of the Number Operations took place around the end of the month with the help of a PBL activity, where the students divided themselves into groups of 3 or 4 and planned and curated wonderful activities and finally presented the same, showcasing not just their understanding of the Number operations but also great Teamwork and social skills. The activities included making of a PPT as a teaching resource, Board Game and Maze Game, Designing Assessment sheets, Story Telling with all props too designed by them, Flash Cards and Quiz, to present their learning. Students explored the world of Shin Edu and had great fun working with cubes while making figures and getting an understanding of the front view, top view, and side view of 3-dimensional structures. ​

Hindi

‘सुमन एक उपवन’ कविता का भावार्थ समझाते हुए छात्रों को प्रकृति के पास जाने के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए विद्गयालय के उद्यान भ्रमण करवाया गया । विडियो दिखाकर अवधारणा स्पष्ट करते हुए सस्वर कविता वाचन के साथ-साथ पुस्तकीय अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया। गतिविधि में फूलों और पत्तियों के उपयोग से प्रकृति का सुंदर कोलाज बनवाया गया । मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता, पीपीटी व विडिओ लिंक के द्वारा सर्वनाम की पूर्ण जानकारी देते हुए पठन एवं अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया। समान अर्थ वाले शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए पर्यायवाची शब्दों की पहचान कराई गई| लिंक एवं ऑनलाइन खेल के द्वारा विस्तृत जानकारी देते हुए पाठ का पठन व पुस्तकीय अभ्यास कराया गया। गतिविधि में शब्दकोष में वृद्धि हेतु ‘मेरी पर्यायवाची पत्रिका’ नामक गतिविधि करवाई गई | समूह गतिविधि में विलोम का खेल खिलाकर विलोम व अनेकार्थी शब्दों का ज्ञान दिया गया | PBL गतिविधि में सतत विकास लक्ष्य ४–गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा व अंग्रेज़ी विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए अखबार रिपोर्ट लेखन शुरू करवाया गया | विद्यार्थियों के विकास हेतु संज्ञा व उसके विकार-लिंग, वचन व कारक व पाठ-‘अपना स्थान स्वयं बनाएँ' का लिखित मूल्यांकन लिया गया | छात्रों के पठन व लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ | उनके साथ रक्षा बंधन तथा जन्माष्टमी के त्योहारों के महत्व पर चर्चा की गई | छात्रों ने त्योहारों से संबन्धित अपने प्यारे अनुभव कक्षा में सांझा किए | लिंक"-
https://youtu.be/oUHv8PLsA14?si=uasR3tKki4cRcZeg
​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ3knFmvfqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHCbBNi69eI

FRENCH 

This month in Grade V, we have covered a wide range of topics to enhance students' French language skills. We began with vocabulary pronunciation to help students improve their speaking abilities, followed by a thorough revision of the verb "être" to solidify their understanding of this essential verb. We also explored nationalities and countries, allowing students to connect language with geography and culture. In class, we focused on communicating effectively through various exercises and reviewed colors in French, reinforcing vocabulary with fun activities like “Qu'est-ce que c'est?”. Students engaged with textbook exercises to practice these concepts further. Additionally, we introduced a creative pet tag activity linked to our study of domestic animals. Lastly, students were evaluated on their reading skills as part of their internal assessments, marking significant progress in their comprehension and pronunciation.

SPANISH 

In our recent Spanish classes, we’ve explored two fundamental topics that are essential for building a strong foundation in the language: definite and indefinite articles, and demonstrative adjectives. Understanding these concepts enhanced their ability to form sentences and express themselves accurately in Spanish. Students learnt that the key to mastering Spanish articles is to always match the article with the gender and number of the noun it accompanies. They were encouraged to do more practice on it by playing online quiz on
https://aprenderespanol.org/index.html .
​Students were also introduced to the topic demonstrative adjectives that are used to point out specific nouns in relation to the speaker’s position. They correspond to the English words “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.” They learnt that these adjectives also vary according to the gender and number of the noun, as well as the distance.

GERMAN 

In recent classes, we’ve explored a variety of engaging topics, including school supplies, animals, and family. This blog will recap what we’ve learned, highlighting key concepts and providing practical examples to help solidify your understanding. Die Schulsachen In our lessons on school supplies (die Schulsachen), we introduced the use of definite articles: der, die, and das. These articles are crucial for identifying the gender of nouns and are essential for proper grammar .Der – Used for masculine- der Stift (the pen), der Rucksack (the backpack)-Die – Used for feminine-die Schultasche (the schoolbag), die Tafel (the blackboard)Das – Used for neuter -das Buch (the book), das Heft (the notebook) Animals: Das Tier We categorized animals into three main groups: Farm Animals (Farmtiere) o Der Hund – dog o Die Katze – cat o Das Schwein – pig o Sound Example: Der Hund bellt (The dog barks), Die Katze miaut (The cat meows Wild Animals (Wildtiere) o Der Löwe – lion o Die Giraffe – giraffe o Der Elefant – elephant o Sound Example: Der Löwe brüllt (The lion roars) Domestic Animals (Heimtier) o Der Hamster – hamster o Die Kaninchen – rabbit o Das Meerschweinchen – guinea pig o Sound Example: Der Hamster quietscht (The hamster squeaks) 3. Family: Die Familie In our family-themed lessons (die Familie), we focused on using definite articles to describe family members as well as the use of possessive articles mein,meine wit der, die, and dasares key to correctly identifying each family member.Der Vater ,Die Mutter,Der Bruder ,Die Schwester ,Das Kind ,der Opa,die Oma,der Onkel,die Tante ​

SANSKRIT 

पाठ: ९ - उत्तमपुरुष: पाठ १० मध्यमपुरुषः - पाठ १३ उत्तमपुरुष: - एकवचन द्वारा संवादलेखन , अव्ययशब्दों और धातुरूप - लट्लकार आधारित अनुवाद गतिविधि – मौखिक प्रश्नोत्तरी के माध्यम से पुरुष -वचन अनुसार , पाठ २ – से , पाठ ६ तक का अनुवाद विधि द्वारा स्पष्टीकरण और अनुप्रयोगात्मक पुनरावृत्तिस्वरूप लिखित अभ्यासकार्य कराया गया । सतत विकास लक्ष्य – ‘सभी को शिक्षा के माध्यम से स्वस्थ जीवन देना और सभी के जीवनस्तर में सुधार लाना आदि विषय / चिंतन को स्पष्ट करते हुए अनुवाद का अनुप्रयोग करते हुए व्यावहारिक रूप में संस्कृत भाषा का प्रयोग सिखाकर अभ्यास कराया गया।

ICT

he students explored the advanced features of PowerPoint, learning to create photo albums, use Ink Equations, and perform screen recordings. They also learned to change the Office theme, add and delete comments, use Smart Lookup, and annotate with Ink. Additionally, they explored different presentation views in detail. They applied these skills practically by creating their presentations.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Badminton: Practicing footwork and movements with a shuttlecock, wall hitting, shuttle juggling, and knocking with partners. Students were practicing 4 corners footwork and clear skill practice. Swimming: Breathing techniques inside and outside water, bubbling, freestyle kicking on spot,arm action of freestyle stroke.
Gymnastics: Students practiced standing bridge, handstandbridge, kartwheel on the balancing beam and free hand jump.
Judo: Ogoshi (Waist throw), Tai Sabaki (Turning movement), Uchi Komi (Technique practice) and Ukemis (Falls).
Cricket: Due to maintanance of ground students played indoor Cricket at MPH and practiced Basic rules of the sport, Batting basics, Bowling basics, Fielding drills, Hand-eye coordination drills. Shooting: Weapon introduction, fundamentals and safety rules, range commands, single hand holding with 1Kg dumble. Dummy holding with the help of dummy and double hand holding without dumble. Football: Due to maintanance of ground students were going to Badminton, Gymnastics and Kho Kho.

INDIAN MUSIC

​अगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार राग ताला परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से, तीन ताल परिचय, तबला बोल गीत, झण्डा गीत , राग भीमपालसी एवं भैरव परिचय आरोह अवरोह बंदिश प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा ऑडियो ट्रैक, तबला ,कांगो ,हारमोनियम । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक,गीत के माध्यम से तत वाद्यों का संक्षिप्त परिचय । वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल ) स्वतंत्रत दिवस कार्यक्रम मे चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने देशभक्ति गीत का प्रदर्शन किया​

WESTERN MUSIC 

Song: "I Have a Dream" by ABBA
Our students have been learning to play "I Have a Dream" by ABBA, focusing on both drumming and guitar techniques. For the drums, they practiced using the paradiddle pattern: Paradiddle Pattern: Right-Left-Right-Right and Left-Right-Left-Left Technique: Start slowly to ensure each stroke is even and controlled. Gradually increase the speed while practicing with a metronome to maintain consistent timing. Students also incorporated paradiddles into drum fills and grooves to develop their versatility.
On the guitar, they used a 4/4 strumming pattern, which includes:
1st Beat: Downstroke - strong and steady
2nd Beat: Downstroke - slightly softer
After 2nd Beat: Upstroke - quick and light 3rd Beat: Upstroke - light and quick
After 3rd Beat: Downstroke - slightly softer Upstroke: Strong and steady
​ The instruments used in this practice were drums, guitar, piano, and keyboard. The students enjoyed combining these elements to create a harmonious rendition of this beautiful song!

WESTERN DANCE 

The students learned:
1. The basic steps and movements of South Indian Dance involving identification and listing parts of a plant through dance movements.
2. The cultural significance of South Indian Dance.
3. The importance and the reason of celebrating Onam Festival and why it's integrated with plants.
4. The basic steps and hand movements introducing parts of a plant through the theme "Dancing through the green".
5. Demonstration of a simple dance sequence with accuracy and rhythm.
6. To move gracefully and confidently.
7. Warm up exercises focusing on flexibility and agility.
​8. Cool down movements- relaxing stretches.

DRAMA 

In August, our drama class focused on mastering essential voice and breath control techniques, crucial for effective performances. Here are the highlights:
• Volume Control: Students practiced modulating their voices, understanding the importance of varying volume to convey different emotions and situations.
• Breath Control: We introduced exercises to enhance breath control, helping students sustain longer phrases and maintain clarity in their speech.
• Voice Projection Techniques: The class focused on projecting their voices without straining, ensuring they could be heard clearly in any setting.
• Emphasis and Meaning: Students practiced how stressing or emphasizing specific words in a sentence can change its meaning, enhancing their expressive abilities.
​• Group Performance: Students applied these techniques in group activities, improving their ability to collaborate and perform cohesively as a team. By the end of the month, students demonstrated significant improvement in their vocal abilities, contributing to more dynamic and engaging group performances.

INDIAN DANCE 

In August, students from grades 3 to 5 learned a dance based on the theme of Krishna and Radha. The choreography combined elements from two dance styles: Kathak and Garba. This Krishna-Radha-themed dance helped students understand and portray the characters of Krishna and Radha through their movements and expressions. The rhythm patterns, steps, and movements were set in counts of 4 and 8. Students learned to use Asamyukta Hast Mudras (single-hand gestures) such as Arala and Pataka from Kathak, and they explored floor patterns with claps typical of Garba. The dance was performed to the song "Radha Ke Sang Mein Aaj, Raas Rache Krishna Kanha."

LIFE SKILLS 

In our life skills session,the important topic of friendship. We discussed what friendship truly means and how to distinguish between good and bad friendships. The students learned that a good friendship is built on trust, respect, and mutual support, while a bad friendship might involve hurtful behavior or make them feel pressured. We also emphasized the importance of avoiding harmful friendships and being empathetic and kind to everyone they interact with. This lesson encourages them to choose friends wisely and treat others with compassion

VISUAL ARTS 

Students were introduced to poster colors for creating a pot with a flower painting, with a focus on the concept of balance in composition. They learned about different brush types and techniques for applying poster colors, followed by a demonstration. The activity emphasized understanding balance, brushwork, and effective use of poster colors to create vibrant, balanced artwork.