AHLCON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: September 2012

Ahlcon’s Endeavour : Sanskrit Workshop

As an endeavor to make Sanskrit language teaching exceptional and to find different ways to rouse the interest of the students in Sanskrit language, 25 teachers from various schools of Delhi attended a Sanskrit workshop organised on 4^th August’12 in Ahlcon International School. The chief guest of the event was Dr. Chand Kiran Saluja who is presently working as a Professor in Central Institute of Education, Delhi University. The guests were overwhelmed when they were welcomed by Principal, Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, by the chanting of a shaloka. He stressed upon the factors that can contribute to the promotion of the language. The vivid performances of the children mesmerized the guests. Teachers shared their ideas and teaching methods with the help of PowerPoint presentations. Dr. Chand Saluja emphasized on the significance and promotion of the language. He also weighed upon the various teaching methods deployed to make Sanskrit teaching and learning more effective. Incharge, Ms. Anju Gupta thanked all the teachers and the guest of honor for sparing their precious time and attending the workshop. She added that the honor of our Vedic language can be revived only by working relentlessly and very soon this beautiful language will gain its lost glory.

§ EYON-European youth online network
is an initiative taken by NEOS
(NETWORK OF EUROPE ORIENTED SCHOOLS).

§ It is a network of currently 22 schools in 7 European countries, based on the ‘Cologne Declaration’. This Declaration comprises of a binding mission statement and quality standards in the following areas:

§ Intercultural Learning,Language Learning,Foreign Projects,Orientation Knowledge,European Career Orientation,Curriculum/School Programme, Framework Conditions.

Our school is the first institute from INDIA and ASIA CONTINENT to take initiative and become a supporting member of this EYON- which is a two year long running project-divided in 5 phases.

Ms. Shalini Rastogi and 3 students of our school had attended its previous second phase workshop inEurapaschule colonge-Germany: our partner school , in the month of November-2011. This year again our school got invitation for attending Comenius teacher meeting in Halikko, Finland, from 18th April – 21^stApril -2012. 33 teachers from 8 Countries namely - Finland, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, France, Poland, India, 22 schools met in Halikon Lukio school, Halikko(Finland) - to discuss the progress of EYON Project. Ms. Shalini Rastogi and Ms. Sumedha Sodhi represented our school in this life long learning program.Their trip was scheduled from. 16^th April -21^st April-2012. They visited Elementary, secondary schools, Art Mueseum, Central library in SALO city-18^th largest city in finland by population comprising of 55,000 inhabitants. In Finnish schools they attended different subject related teaching lessons and got a glimpse of FINLAND educational system . They were invited by Ms. Sari Nojonen - English teacher to stay in her home with her family. The most memorable EXPERIENCE for our teachers was the hospitality that Sari and her family extended to them. Her eagerness to help and make our teacher’s visit comfortable , unforgettable, left a lasting impression on Ms. Shalini and Ms. Sumedha’s hearts.

TEACHER’S DAY AT AHLCON

To express their gratitude towards their teachers, the students of middle section of AIS, thrilled their teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day by organizing an entertaining program on 4^th September, 2012. The program was presided over by Principal, Mr. Ashok K. Pandey and In charges of Primary, Middle and Senior departments. The event started with a speech on the importance of Teacher’s Day by Shivani Chandra. Musical titles were presented to the Principal, In Charges and all the teachers by the student Council. A play based on moral values was the main attraction of the program. Principal motivated the children by congratulating them for their astonishing performances. Different plays and dances were performed by the children in an extraordinary fashion. To get a taste of teaching, student- teachers took over the responsibility of teaching the classes for a day. Overall it was a fun filled program organized by the students and a moment of great pride for the teachers to see children performing so confidently on their own.

AHLCONITES IN DREAMLAND

7^th September 2012 was a golden day for the four hundred visitors from Ahlcon International School, when they landed in the KINGDOM OF DREAMS . It was a fairy tale come alive for the 385 Middle school students and 30 teachers because it’s the ultimate entertainment and leisure destination, sprawling across acres of land, ideally located at the apex of the golden triangle of Jaipur, Agra and Delhi . Here, the carnival that is India is distilled into one iconic destination. This fabulous Kingdom brings to life a blend of India's art, culture, heritage, craft, cuisine and performing art...all with the technological wizardry of today.

The ecstatic team of students and teachers received a warm welcome by the Nagara and Dhol Players. The enchantingly beautiful interiors had a make believe world ready for the young visitors. Culture Gully, which is an elaborate culture, arts, crafts and food boulevard, had enough to offer for sensory delights. After relishing the savories of various states and treating our eyes to the splendid visual delights we proceeded to Nautanki Mahal which showcased an extravagant cinematic and theatrical musical, JHUMROO- a tribute to the famous legend Kishore kumar.

This is a destination which captured the imagination of all the Ahlconites. The team returned by late evening carrying unforgettable memories of a uniquely unusual trip to the KINGDOM OF DREAMS.

Ahlconites celebrated the ‘Hindi Diwas ‘

As we all know that the soul of our Nation resides in our Mother tongue i.e. Hindi. It serves as the strongest medium to express the culture as well as heritage of our country. So, to strengthen the roots of this language on 29^th Aug, 2012 Ahlcon Int’l School took a pioneer step by organizing ‘Hindi Natak Pratiyogita’ on the topic of ‘Bal Adhikar’ . Wherein the students of 10 schools of Delhi and NCR took part .The programme was inaugurated by the chief guests Mr. J. P Sing- the Joint Secretary of Sahitya Kala Parishad , Mr. Vivek Gautam -the renowned poet , Mrs. Sunita Sharma -the Vice- Principal of K. S. V. School . The dignitaries were welcomed by the Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey . Everyone was spellbound by the performances of the students which showcased the importance of child education and terrible plight of child labor. The Kwali performance of the students of Ahlcon Int’l School was also appreciated by all. The programme was concluded by the vote of thanks by In charge Middle Section Mrs. Anju Gupta.

basket ball

NBA and WNBA legends visited AHLCON INTERNATIONAL

NBA Hall of the famer George Gervin and WNBA champion Katie Smith conducted basketball clinic at Ahlcon International on 1st march, 2011, courtesy US Embassy Sports Envoy program. The enthusiasm of the students impressed the legends. This once in lifetime experience prompted the students to promise that they will remember the tips on sideways movements, bending of left knee, light grip on the ball and its release and many other. The 6' 7" tall Gervin asserted that, "It was practice and practice alone that brings greater perfection."

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Few Interesting Facts about Earth Day:

Earth Day was started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson.
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970.
Although Earth Day was started by a senator, it was successful because it was a grassroots movement, not a political mandate.
April 22 was chosen as the date of the first Earth Day because it would not interfere with college students’ academic, social or religious obligations. It’s not during Spring Break or exam time, and it doesn’t conflict with any religious holidays. This was important because students were the main target of Senator Nelson’s “teach-in” campaign. Also, it was a Wednesday, the best part of the week to encourage a large turnout for the environmental rallies held across the country. "It worked out perfectly, because everybody was at work and they all left," Kathleen Rogers, President, Earth Day Network says
The awareness and excitement generated by the first Earth Day led to the development of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Environmental Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. It also inspired necessary changes to the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
The Earth Day Network is an international conglomeration that engages people in nearly 200 countries in community development and environmental activism activities.
Denis Hayes, a student in 1970, helped Senator Nelson organize the first Earth Day. Hayes founded the Earth Day Network, and continues to be its Chairperson. In 1970, he was enrolled at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, which he left after being selected by Senator Gaylord Nelson to organize the first Earth Day. Following the success of the first Earth Day, Hayes founded the Earth Day Network. Hayes continues to chair the board of the international Earth Day Network Denis Hayes has received the US national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as many other awards. Time Magazine named him as “Hero of the Planet” in 1999.
The first Earth Day (April 22, 1970) had participants and celebrants in two thousand colleges and universities, about ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities. It is believed that some 20 million demonstrators participated.
Earth Day is now the world’s most widely observed secular holiday.
Many politicians linked to environmentally unfriendly industries were voted out of office in the 1970 midterm elections following the first Earth Day.

To add a new dimension to creativity in mathematics, a calendar was released on 13th April,2010 in the premises of Ahlcon International School by the Esteemed chairperson Mrs. Rohini Ahluwalia, Principal Mr. Ashok K. Pandey and Head Senior School,Ms. Rama Srinivasan.
The brainchild of math club incharge, Ms. Chetna Sabharwal , the calendar was designed by the students of math club. The purpose of the calendar is to bring out the beauty of maths and the latent abilities of students through daily practice. It also prepares them for the Olympiads and others math’s competitions. With the simple philosophy of " one math problem a day keeps the math phobia away", It aims to kindle interest and creativity in the students. The Principal, Mr. Pandey appreciated the efforts of the Maths department and the students.

An Orientation programme was organized for the class XII parents on April 10 , 2010 in the premises of AHLCON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, DELHI.The main objective of the programme was to share the collective insights and strategies and to equip the parents with the right way to assess and enhance the performance of their wards.

The programme began with the welcome address by the Principal, Mr.Ashok K. Pandey .He apprised everyone of the issues concerning the board class students.Mr.Puneet Duggal gave a power point presentation showcasing the objectives of the Academic plan for the session 2010-2011.Ms.Rama Srinivasan,Head Senior School, highlighted the various aspects of the vibrant and challenging work opportunities. Mr.S.C.Joshi, the Discipline Incharge,discussed on the ‘Code of Conduct ‘expected from an Ahlconite.

The class teachers of XII were introduced to the parents. An interactive session was held in which the queries of the parents were resolved .A vote of thanks was proposed by Ms SangitaMaliwal.