Yoga for wellness (teacher, pre-primary to VIII) October 01, 2022

Shalom Hills International School considers good health a priority not only for its children but also for its staff. Since teachers are the key towards the success of any school/Institute, ensuring that they remain healthy, happy and content is a matter of precedence for its benevolent Founder and Chairperson.

As a step towards the fulfilment of this goal, the sports department organised a YOGA FOR WELLNESS seminar for the school teachers. The aim of the seminar was not restricted to only their physical health but also their mental well-being. The eminent speaker for the session, Mr Alok Jhinkwan focused on many lifestyle corrective diseases. He enlightened everyone with his wisdom of Yogic sciences.

The teachers were familiarised with a few important yoga Asanas which could help them build their physical health and overcome their stress.

The event was organised in the very systematic way and benefitted the teachers a lot.

Shalom celebrates 8th International yoda day june 21, 2022

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. Recognized by the United Nations on June 21, Yoga has gained tremendous popularity not only in India but across the globe. Yoga International Day marks an opportunity to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga. As per the United Nations, yoga stands as an emblem for creating balance and harmony. When yoga is applied to communities and societies, it offers a path to sustainable living. This year the theme for the yoga day was YOGA FOR HUMANITY.

Encouraged by its Founder and Chairperson, Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George, who believes that education encompasses not only academics, but also a balanced mind and emotional stability,Shalom Hills International School organized a yoga session for the children and parents to celebrate the 8th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2022 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am.

The Yoga session was conducted by Mr. Alok Jhinkwan, a research scholar pursuing his doctorate in in Yogic Science. Motivating the students and the parents to practice yoga,he highlighting the benefits of yoga and pranayama, and taught some asanas which were comprehensively and eagerly performed by the students and parents.

This was a wonderful opportunity for everyone by to change their lifestyle and apply the fitness regime in their daily routine.

Shalom Hills International School Vaccination Drive May 21, 2022

Considering that maintaining a healthy generation is a shared responsibility, Shalom Hills International School organized a second vaccination drive for the students of age groups 15-17 years and 12-14 years. The Vaccination drive was conducted under the guidelines of the District Health Department and Primary Health Center, Ghata by specially trained staff.
During the camp, the guidelines implemented by the government and the health department were followed with full commitment.
To avoid vaccine-related complications like infections, allergy or any other symptoms, medical experts were also deployed at the campsite. The school authority ensured requisite support and facilities while following all the necessary COVID-related protocols.
The parents commended the proactive step taken by the school management in ensuring the safety to their children and their families as a token of community commitment. The response of parents turning up in a large number for getting their children vaccinated is surely a sign towards winning the battle at the end.

Webinar on Children Safety & Wellbeing April 16, 2022

An integrated webinar for SHIS staff was organized by the Health & Wellness department of the school. The resource persons were Ms Neha Tyagi- Legal Consultant at Supreme Court and Delhi High court judiciary; Ms Annie Namratha and Ms Kashish Jain- both Advocacy Ambassadors. The webinar comprised 3 sessions: Legal, Academic and Psychological. Under Legal- Ms Neha explored the facts under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences- 2012 POCSO Act and JJ justice (Reformation and Rehabilitation) Act-2015 (JJA). Under Academic- Roles and responsibilities of schools for children’s safety and wellbeing were explained in detail by Ms Annie. Under Psychological- curriculum-syllabus for safety and wellbeing of children was discussed by Ms Kashish.
Ms Kashish also had an interaction related to the Life Skill book that has been introduced in the current session to help the children become aware about all ten life skills. Some common aspects were related to Physical/Online safety, bullying, empathy and communication and critical/creative thinking skills.
The webinar catered to all the needs of children’s safety and well-being explaining them in detail. An interactive session, it was highly appreciated by the staff members.

Identification of Learning Disorder & Behavioral Concerns 26th June 2021

“The workshop on Identification of ‘Learning Disorder & Behavioural Concerns’ was conducted for the teaching faculty of SHIS by the special educator Dr Namrata Mahajan of Fortis Mental & Behavioural Sciences. She has extensive work experience with children with learning disability, ADHD and Autism. She specialises in developing individual education plan (IEP) for children with special needs. The workshop commenced with Dr Namrata Mahajan highlighting that before identifying the children with special needs, the first step is to understand the difference between Learning Difficulty and Learning Disability. Learning difficulty could be due to lack of understanding of one language because of delay or have certain gaps during learning. Children with LD has problems in reading, writing, spellings and comprehending that starts at the early stage of the development and such signs are not shown suddenly. Dr Mahajan also explained the cause of Social, Emotional and Behavioural concerns (like Attention deficit, hyperactive, aggression/hitting, anxiety, self-harm, feeling low/depressed) that children have shown during Covid that should not be ignored. She specified that the CWSN may also have sensory difficulties, motorskills difficulties, speech and language difficulties that can only be referred and managed by the Occupational therapists. Post identification by parent/teachers, children are required to get the formal psycho-educational assessment through clinical psychologists with RCI license. For Behavioural /emotional concerns counselling psychologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists can be approached and seeking help from them will show improvement in their concerned areas. In the end, in the Q/A round, the teachers were helped in resolving their queries. .

Yoga-Celebration Of Life June 21, 2021

“The nature of yoga, is to shine the light of awareness, into the darkest corners of the body.” Education with a purpose, education that is all inclusive, education that revels in all colours of life; that is the education Shalom hopes to impart under the headship of its charismatic Founder and Chairperson Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George. Inspired and guided by her, Shalom celebrated International Yoga Day with the alumni. Sending her blessings to her dear children, MD ma’am expressed regret at missing this opportunity of meeting her children. She sent her best wishes to all and hoped all her blossomed flowers were safe and well. To make the culture and tradition of yoga alive, International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is not a religion, it’s a way of living that aims towards a healthy mind in a healthy body. The current students of the school welcomed the alumni with great zeal. As part of the celebration, a step-wise description anddemonstration of various yoga aasanaswas given by the Physical Education teachers of the school. The session was an invigorating one, enabling all to experience their innerenergies becoming exuberant and ecstatic.
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Pre-Primary Celebration of International Yoga Day 21st June 2021

“Yoga does not transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” To stay strong and be strong it is important to build up our immunity. In the pursuit of the same, International Yoga Day was celebrated with our tiny tots of Pre-Primary on 21st June’21 on the digital platform. This year’s theme was “staying fit at home”. The students participated in Yoga sessions with great enthusiasm and energy. The teachers helped the children understand how yoga helps them in their daily lives in maintaining physical fitness. It was indeed a pleasure to see the children showcasing an energetic and spirited performance!
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Adopted the New Normal- Challenges and Its After Effects 20th Nov-26th November 2020-VIII 26th Nov-27th November 2020- IX

“Adopted the New Normal- Challenges and its after effects”, yet another important theme was addressed to the students by the senior counsellor Ms Bhupinder Kaur. Separate sessions were conducted in grades VIII and IX. First of all the children were apprised about how important it is that every individual adopted the new normal andcopedwith the Covid-19 situation. Was it for the betterment or worse? Children were invited to give their insights on same. The most worrisome part of virtual classes is that children begin to spend lot of time playing online games,which not only affects their regular schedule, but also the physical and psychological health. Some of the negative points of being at home all the time are reduced physical activity, getting up late in the morning,reduced attention and social connections, declined academic performance, poor self-esteem and too much exposure to social media. The children were advised to equip themselves with indoor activities like meditation, breathing control exercises or playing & spending time with family and siblings, also do video call when they miss their friends and extended families. They were strictly told to not watch or play games that depict violent behaviour. With the interactive sessionthe children realized that they could relate with their own selves and got encouraged to change their life style for the better.
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Workshop : Know About Yourself-The Puberty 7th November 2020

A session with grade VI girls on the topic “Know About Yourself- The Puberty” was taken by the senior counsellor-Ms Bhupinder Kaur. The young girls were familiarised with the concept of puberty. The session made them aware about certain physical changes that happen internally and externally and how to cope and adapt with the changes. Puberty can be confusing and an awkward time for girls. Most children begin to experience large growth spurts around the age of eleven.
Girls were guided about the onset of menstruation, a sign of normal, healthy reproductive process that often occurs close to the age of thirteen. Girls were advised not to panic or get worried and seek correct information from the guardians, parents, teachers or counsellors and to not depend on media that may lead to misleading and wrong information. Few parents also attending the workshop were told to empathize and reassure their daughters that it is a normal phase of growth and development that every woman goes through.
At the end, girls were guided on how to maintain personal hygiene and to monitor the menstruation cycle by maintaining a diary or marking through calendar. The inquisitive girls expressed their fears, doubts and anxieties in the Q/A round. The parents appreciated the efforts taken by the school for arranging such sessions for girls and looked forward for more sessions with the parents on need-based topic.
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Workshop - Exam stress and anxiety november 5, 2020

“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” —Brian Tracy
Stress, pressure, anxiety have become an integral and inseparable part of everyone’s life today, be it children or adults, all the more so in this time of pandemic. Constantly living under stress can have serious repercussions on the mental, emotional, physical and even social well-being of a person. Hence, coping with negative pressure and stress is very imperative to leading a happy, healthy, peaceful and meaningful life.
We were very fortunate and honoured that our beloved Founder and Chairperson, Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George, arranged a session for grade XII children with Ms. Jayshree Mehta, an independent consultant and life-skills trainer. She commenced the session by explaining what anxiety is and how the cycle of anxiety works. Stating that one can not just wish stress away, she shared strategies to cope with it. Talking about Neuro-plasticity, she informed that the brain is continuously evolving. To keep it alert we need to challenge it.
Her workshop deconstructed the heavy concepts surrounding behavioural studies into useful guidelines and accessible knowledge. The tips provided during the session to transform distress into eustress were practical and worth implementing.
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Class IV & V Workshop on “Puberty in Girls” October 31, 2020

“Girls are unprepared for puberty and have largely negativity to this transition. Girls feel they lack the information and readiness to cope with the onset of menstruation”.
Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International School organized a workshop for girls of classes IV and V in two different sessions, on the topic “Puberty”, through Virtual Platform, Microsoft Teams.
The session was conducted by the Middle Wing Counselor Ms. Kristna. In the beginning she asked children about their knowledge and awareness on the topic to make them feel comfortable. Next, she explained things that are shown in the television advertisements regarding the sanitary pads. The session was an interactive one and the resource person ensured that every student present there actively participated in the discussion for better understanding on the topic and accepts any physical or emotional change gracefully. She emphasized that such changes occur in every girl’s life and is a natural science for everyone to accept and behave accordingly. One should love the fact that growing is inevitable and it’s a part of every girl’s journey towards a beautiful life.
Following Tips were given to the children for understanding growth and accepting it with grace and dignity:
1. "Puberty is the cornerstone of reproductive development.”
2. The age of breast development is at the age of 8 to 10 yrs.
3. Adolescents should be comfortable to discuss things with their mothers and teachers and seek advises from time to time.
4. Being educated about puberty gives confidence in dealing with it.
5. Accepting physical change is very important.
6. It’s a natural change so one should be prepared for it.
7. Unnecessary discussion and worrying should be avoided.
8. Talking to teachers in school and mothers at home to be done personally.
9. Puberty can start early in some while late in some.
10. Getting educated on this topic will help girls to remain calm.
The children responded positively towards the change in growth and development. They asked many questions which were answered by the counselor.
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Workshop on Stress Management August 1, 2020

Yet another thought-provoking workshop was organized by the Health & Wellness department for the entire faculty of the Shalom group on ‘Stress Management’ and how to cope up with the inner conflicts and outside pressures during the pandemic. The workshop was conducted by Dr Samir Parikh, the eminent Psychiatrist and Director- Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Mental Health Program. Dr Parikh focussed on three components that build up stress during pandemic that are anxiety of illness, uncertainty regarding future and anxiety of dealing with new normal. He said these anxieties can be resolved by taking medications, following government guidelines and precautions,eliminating negativity, spreading positive messages, staying productive, living in the present by accepting the situation, and maintaining connectivity with friends&family. He also shared few tips on how to keep a balance between work and home by maintaining a daily schedule like waking time, fixing work station, taking multiple breaks, playing board games, spending time with senior citizens and children in family. He also said that it is a time to build generosity, compassion and empathy among ourselves and our youths. There is a need to prepare oneself to adapt to changes in life, focus on positive communication and value system, leading a healthy life style by listening to music, doing mediation and exercise. Also, to become a problem solver rather than keeping it inside and not procrastinating. He encouraged all to seek help from colleagues, friends or mental health professionals. The workshop ended with a useful question and answer round. .

World Hepatitis Day July 28, 2020

Viral hepatitis affects more than 325 million people around the world. World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public highlighting the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO's Global hepatitis report. Shalomites of Grade 6 actively participated in talking about the reasons, number, causes and precautions related to Hepatitis. They majorly focused on the hard-earned resolutions by the scientists to control this and how precautions are better than cure. This was followed by the health tip majorly focusing on keeping the liver healthy and being hygienic. They also perorated about the 2020 theme of World Hepatitis Day – ‘Finding the Missing Millions’ as the world is a global village and each one of us is connected to each other’s existence; without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer, and lives will be lost. Be aware. Stay safe .

Rorschach-Exner System19 th -21 st June 2020

Three days Online subject enrichment course in Psychology was aended byMs. Bhupinder Kaur & Ms. Mitu Singh which was organized by the team ofFor#s Mental Health Department. The four-hour workshop was conducted byMs. Kamna Chhiber- Head of Mental Health Department, Ms. Mimansa Singh-Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Kri# Munjal & Ms. Anuna Bordoloi. Rorschach ExnerSystem is the elabora#ve & systema#c psychological projec#ve inkblot tool todiagnose various mental health illness and is widely used by the clinicalpsychologists/psychiatrists all over the world.The greatest u#lity of the RT is when an understanding of a person, as anindividual becomes important for the purpose of selec#ng strategies. Thepersonality assessment is done that helps in understanding the psychologicalorganiza#on and func#oning of the person rather than the behavior of theperson. It is used for diagnos#c purpose, beer diagnos#c clarity specially inpsycho#c disorders.The administra#on, scoring, interpreta#on with report wri#ng was very wellexplained by the speakers in detail.

Life Skill Workshop “Negative Impact of Social Media”9th May 2020

An online workshop on ‘Negative Impact of Social Media’ was conducted by the senior counsellor for the students of VII. While familiarizing the children with the various social networking sites like Snap chats, Face book, You tube, their negative impacts were highlighted- like acquiring hate speech, decrease in interpersonal skills, risk of identity theft, cyber bullying- and its emotional implications. Influencers, celebrities take advantage of their young and impressionable audience by creating a false sense of trust for their own benefit by promoting wrong ideology of their life being the perfect one or by promoting accessories which you do not need (for e.g merchandise). Few tips on how to stay safe online were also shared like to never share personal details and information, to be vigilant and watch out for phishing and scam, think before posting and to be aware of whom they are talking to, also to follow privacy norms before signing into any social site. They were also apprised about the various dangerous signs that should not be ignored, for e.g if someone tries to insist on having address or contact no, if the person emails objectionable pictures or asks them to post/ email their own pictures, tries to convince to keep the chats secret and asks them to meet without parents’ consent. Children showed their interest and shared their experiences in during the discussion.

Life Skill Workshop - “Anti-Bullying” 2nd May 2020

An online workshop on Anti-Bullying was conducted for the students of grade VIII by the Senior Counsellor during life skill classes. Bullying is commonly found at every place, not only in schools but at home, in relationships, in playground, workplaces, cyber space etc. Hence it becomes important for the young children to be informed about its types, causes, effects and how to

G.D. GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL SPORTS FIESTA November’22

Skating team of Shalom Hills International School participated in G. D Goenka Sports Fiesta organized by G.D Goenka Public School, Sec-48 Gurgaon on 25/11/22.
The Skating team made us proud by securing 2 gold and 2 Silver medals. There were six students in the team. Aarin Shrotriya and Vaanya Jindal won the gold medal and Ved Roy and Himanshi Yadav won the Silver medal.
Overall it was a good experience for the students. The Shalom family is proud of their achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

SHALOM- QUIZOWIZZIES November 17, 2022

STEM, a modern education policy, stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and is a generic term used to group these multiple disciplines. By learning content from multiple disciplines, students are enabled to handle real-world applications.
Under the learned and visionary leadership of its Founder and Chairperson, the Shalom Group of Schools places a lot of importance on novel, innovative and futuristic concepts such as STEM. With the same vision, Shalom Group of Schools organised an inter-school STEM Quiz Competition- ‘Shalom Quizowizzies’ on November 17, 2022 for students of grades XI and XII.
The event commenced by invoking the blessings of the Almighty, and the Host, the renowned Quiz Master, Mr. Ajay Poonia being welcomed. The quiz was conducted in two stages. The first phase, the selection round, being a written test. The final phase of the Quiz was conducted in five interesting and innovative rounds with the six top teams, out of fourteen, challenging each other in a thrilling competition on the stage. The unanswered questions were passed to the audience who won surprise gifts for answering correctly.
With a nail-biting close competition, students of DPS Sushant Lok won the first prize while G D Goenka Public School finished at second position and the host Shalom Hills International School standing at the third place.
The winners were awarded trophies by Respected MD Ma’am. The Quiz master Mr. Poonia was felicitated with a token of gratitude. It was indeed an innovative and informative session for both participants and spectators.

HUB OF LEARNING ACTIVITY- BACK TO ROOTS- A WORKSHOP ON VEDIC MATHEMATICS November 18, 2022

A workshop is a good platform to address academic issues and challenges that support the stake holders to get deeper understanding on subjects and concepts. In connection with the same thought, Department of Mathematics, Shalom Hills International School, organised an online workshop as a part of Hub of Learning program. The topic of the workshop was ‘Back to Roots- A workshop on Vedic Mathematics’.
The workshop was conducted on 18 th November 2022 as an online session on Zoom platform. Students from several reputed schools, which are members of the Hub of Learning group, participated in the workshop. An introduction to the workshop and the topic was given by Ms. Geeta Pathak. Ms. Kavita Amit Chaudhary took over and delivered the rest of the session. The session covered the fundamentals of Vedic Mathematics and three powerful calculation tricks which could help the students a great deal in their problem-solving process.
Every trick was followed by a practice question which the students solved with the help of the tricks they learned.
The students actively participated and thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Towards the end, the students put their thinking cap on to solve a mind-boggling riddle. The workshop concluded with an informative video showing advanced Vedic math techniques and how these could help the students.
The workshop was a fun learning activity which provided the students not just information but hands on practice too.

Inter-School Karate Championship 18 th and 19 th November’22

Inter-School Karate Championship was organized on 18 th and 19 th November 2022 at Rose Land Public School, Gurgaon. There were 15 schools which participated in the tournament. Students of Shalom Hills International School won prizes in different categories.
Lavesha Bansal I F , Achinthya Saxena IV A , Prarthna Kapoor V A, Avjot Kaur V F, Phalak V D. Atiksh Gupta IV F won the Gold medal in Kumite event.
Aanav Sharma II A , Satvik Gomber II B, Avika Jindal 5 H, Kshitij Rao VI C, Mehtab Singh VI E won the silver medal in the Kumite event. Akshaj Nath Nagar II D , Diya Mittal V A won the bronze medal in the Kumite Karate Championship. Lakshay Bansal III C and Mohammed Meerab III E also participated in the competition. The Shalom family is proud of their achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Achievement Report: GLITTER LITERATI (Ajanta Public School) November, 2022

GLITTER LITERATI FEST was organised by Ajanta Public school, Gurugram on 5 th November 2022. The aim of the fest was to provide a platform for young students to learn, test, compete and corroborate their prowess through language. Also, to give students a plunge into the world of adroitness through language, literature and Technology.
The event provided students an opportunity to focus on leveraging all educational tools to engage in the immersive learning experiences. Students from classes III to XII participated in the various events as per their category. Various schools participated in the different events across all categories. The fest was divided into two rounds, Preliminary and Final round. Preliminary round was an online video round and Final round for the selected students was conducted offline in the host school on 5 th November. Syed Zaina Arif of class IV H came first in ‘Monologue’. For the monologue theme was SDG- Goal 05 Gender Equality – Women Empowerment. Zaina played the role of Ms. Ruma Devi from Barmer, Rajasthan. Ruma Devi is known for her contribution in changing the fate of thousands of underprivileged women in Rajasthan. Syed Zaina Arif was very confident during her presentation. The competition was a great learning experience for the students of Shalom Hills International School. Such competitive events open doors to innovation and exploration for students to learn and grow.

SCOTTISH HIGH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEST OCTOBER 29, 2022

“Yesterday's impossibilities became today's achievements”.

An Inter-School event was organized by the Scottish High International School on 29th October 2022.

The English quiz – ‘QUIZZERIA’ consisted of five rounds covering Shakespeare and his Writings, Contemporary Indian writers in English and their writings, Complete the proverb, Guess the Idiom and taboo. Each team consisted of three participants and there were thirteen teams.

The Hindi quiz – ‘PRASHNOTTRY’ consisted of eight rounds covering Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Mahadevi Verma, Kabir Das and Premchand life introduction and their writings, Muhavare, Paryayvachi Shabd, Vilom Shabd, Visheshan, Ling, Vachan, Sangya, Hindi Sankhya, Bhartiy festival, Hindi Calender (Tithiyan, Mahine) Ramayan or Mahabhart ke Patra. Each team consisted of two participants and there were eleven teams.

The quizzes aimed at providing a platform for the participants to exhibit their knowledge in the subjects beyond their textbooks and academic syllabi. It was a fun and quick way of testing the literary and language-based skills of the participants and inculcating team spirit amongst them. The questions put forth to the teams were captivating and exciting.

Shalom Hills International School bagged the second position in both the events. The Shalom quizzers, Ishita Sethi, Anjali Soni and Advait for the English quiz, and Vandit Singla and Aryan for the Hindi quiz, were elated to receive the trophies.

8 th Inter Club Karate Championship-‘22 Sanshinkan Karate Academy, India October 17 th , 2022

Playing sports holds a great significance in enhancing our lives, especially for growing children. As a student, one has to face many challenges and playing sports prepares students for future challenges by providing them with physical and mental strength.
8 th Inter Club Karate Championship was held on 17 th October 2022 organized and approved by Sanshinkan Karate Academy, India. This was a prestigious competition in which Atharv Mahajan of Shalom Hills International School (Class IV F) won two bronze medals. The Shalom family is proud of the tremendous efforts and achievements of Atharv who participated in this prestigious competition and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

EVENT REPORT - SHRI UTSAV’22 OCTOBER 14, 2022

“Winning is more than outpacing the opponent; it is maximizing your potential to the
fullest of your ability.”

In sync with the aforesaid, The Shri Ram School, Aravali, hosted an inter-school event, ‘Shri Utsav’, on October 14, 2022.The event witnessed participants from many eminent schools of NCR in the Choreography and Theatre competitions.
Gracefully dressed in colourful costumes the students displayed their effervescent talent. The Shalomite Choreography participants performed energetically to illustrate the episode of ‘Abhimanyu Vadh’ from the Mahabharat. The dancers stole the hearts of the audience with Mayurbhanjh Chhau Dance from the Mayurbhanjh district of Orissa. The choreography, rhythm, synchronization and presentation of all the students was exemplary. Showcasing a vivid amalgamation of the two folk tales ‘The Little Riding Hood’ and ‘Aladdin and His Magical Lamp’ the participants of the Theatre Round transcended the audience to the story land of fables and magic.
The students brought accolades for school by winning the ‘Best Choreography’ award. The icing on the cake was the main trophy which was also lifted by the shining stars of Shalom Hills International School as they secured the first position in the Choreography competition.
There is no doubt that the experience was enriching. Our students got to learn more about Dance and Drama.

Achievement SHISTECH-2022: Scottish High Inter-School October 7 & 8, 2022

A tech symposium ‘SHISTECH’ was organized by Scottish High International School, Gurugram on 7 th and 8 th October 2022. Many prominent schools participated in the several competitions that were organized.
The scholars of Shalom Hills International School participated in three events namely, CodeEclipse, Hacktrack and Bladestorm and performed remarkably well. Avyansh Ralph (IX) and Soham Bansal (X) bagged the third position in the event, Hacktrack. This event was based on innovative and thinking abilities of the competitors, collating their problem-solving, software and mechanical skills into one inclusive competition.
A few workshops were conducted for the teachers as well. The workshop ‘Mobile Story telling techniques’ proved the most informative and fruitful. It was an elevating experience for all the contestants as well as the educators.

Hindi Olympiad Foundation September 2022

Hindi Olympiad foundation New Delhi had organized online international Olympiad 2021-22. The participants performed very well and were awarded medals and certificates. The winners of the Hindi Olympiad were Avika Narang of grade 1 who won the Gold medal. Aarav Singh and Ekagrah Sinha of grade 3 were also awarded the Gold medal. Shreyansh Goyal of grade 1 received a certificate for his commendable performance in the Olympiad.

Shalom family is proud of their efforts and achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Achievement Report: CHRYSALIS (Gems International School) September, 2022Achievement Report: CHRYSALIS (Gems International School) September, 2022

Gems International school, Gurugram organized a plethora of activities through its Inter School Competition, “CHRYSALIS” a festival of Early Childhood Care and Education. The event provided students an opportunity to step out of their cocoons and spread out their wings to transform into magnificent butterflies. Students from classes Pre-Nursery to grade II participated in the various events as per their category. Around 1000 children participated in the different events across all
categories. Top five Exemplary Performances were announced across the different categories. It was a proud moment for the students as they once again proved their mettle. The vivacity and brilliance of the students was displayed through their outstanding performances.
Students of Shalom Hills International School bagged the exemplary performances in different categories. Pritisha Srivastava (Nursery) event- ‘Tongue Wagging’, Ivaan Sharma, Mariyam Fatima, Ridvik Parmar and Rhythm Shah of KG won accolades for their performance in the event –‘Merging Boundaries’. Kashvi Sharma (Grade 1) event-‘Game-o-Thon’, Reva Upadhyay (Grade 2) event-‘Mono-acting’, Dhairya Nitin Sharma and Kairav Gujral (grade 2) event ‘0124 Gurugram Radiocity’.
The competition was an enriching experience for the students of Shalom Hills International School. May all the success that has come their way lead them to
bigger achievements in the years to come. Congratulations!

Achievement SUPERNOVA-2022: AMPS School August 24, 2022

An inter-school competition, SUPERNOVA-2022, was organized by American
Montessori Public School, Gurgaon. Many schools participated in the various
competitions that were organized.
The participants from Shalom Hills International School won prizes in many of the
events they participated in. The First Positions were secured by Oshin Sharma (V)
and Radhika Batra (XII) in the events Sur Sangam and Mathematical Memes
respectively. The Second positions were bagged by Anaira Sharma (KG) in the Clay
Modelling event, Vandhana N (I F) in the Story Telling event, Inaya Sidana of class
II D in the Drawing competition and Atharv Sarraf (VIII) & Dherya (VIII) for
Webnetics.
Congratulations to all the position holders! The Shalom Family is proud of their
efforts and achievements.

Achievement Report-Mysha Malhotra : BRAINOBRAIN FEST August, 2022

A moment to rejoice once again, as Mysha Malhotra of class III F bagged Gold
Medal in BRAINOBRAIN FEST 2022 "131 Regional ABACUS competition held on
7th August at RPS international school Gurgaon. It is indeed a moment of pride!
Abacus education improves the skills of Visualization (photographic memory),
Concentration, Listening, Memory, Speed, Accuracy, Creativity, Self Confidence,
and Self-Reliance resulting in Whole Brain Development. The Shalom family is
proud of her efforts and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.

Achievement Report(Open Roller Skating Championships- 2022: Shivay Sports Academy) August, 2022

Open Roller Skating Championship was held at Shivay Sports Academy in the
month of August. Many schools participated in the skating competition. Shalom
Hills International School won many awards in the event. The winners of the
skating championship were:
Aarin I G – Gold
Ved Roy KG – Bronze
Vaanya II G- Gold
Nishk II D – Bronze
Aahana II A- Silver
Tasheen II D- Bronze
Prathna V- Bronze
Pratham VI - Bronze
The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all
the best for their future endeavours.

Achievement Report (SPLENDOUR-2022: Summer Fields School) August, 2022

SPLENDOUR-2022 an inter-school literary festival was organized by Summer Fields School in the month of August. Many schools participated in a number of events. Rishika Singh of IV G Shalom Hills International School won the second prize in the ‘Characters Enactment Event’. In this event the participants had to choose any character of their choice from the book –Alice in Wonderland. Rishika was dressed up as the famous character ‘Mad Hatter’ from the story. Her costume, use of colourful props related to the theme was appreciated by all.The Shalom Family is proud of her efforts and achievement and wishes her all the best for her future endeavours.

Achievement Report(SAMVID-2022: Rotary Public School) August, 2022

SAMVID-2022 was organized by Rotary Public School which had a number of events in which schools could participate. Shalom Hills International School participated in two events ‘Aqua Impactica ’and ‘The joy of dressing isan Art’.In the Aqua Impactica eventstudents made a PPT using geometrical shapes to show life under water.They showcased a story wherein sea creatures are conversing with each other about the activities done by humans that have disturbed their ecosystem. In the end of the story, innovative measures to conserve life below water were shown. In ‘The Joy of Dressing is an Art ‘event Aarna Soni of grade 4 dressed up as a girl belonging to the Chang tribe of Nagaland and showcased the traditional eco-friendly jewellery of the Chang tribe. Shreyansh Banger V D and Miraya Gupta V C won the first prize in the Aqua Impactica event. Aarna Soni 4 H got the first runner up prize (second position) in the ‘Joy of Dressing is an art’event.

The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Achievement Report: MI Fest 2022: ‘Carpe Diem’ (Let’s Seize the Day) 27th August, 2022

Inter school Multiple Intelligence Fest was organized by Amity International School, sec- 46, Gurugram on 27th August 2022. The aim of the fest was to nurture as well as explore the multiple intelligences. This event provided the students with a platform to augment their innate intelligence through various competitions.

Students from grade I-V participated in the event and won many prizes. Diyaan Nahak and Advik Lunia (Class V) won the third prize in the Inter School Competition 2022 (RAINBOW OF EQUANIMITY- MI QUIZ) . Sanskriti Thaman and Vivaan Franky(Class lIl) got the second prize in the Inter School Competition 2022 (RADIONICS- Radio Show) . Kabeer Singh,Dhriti Sharma, Avika Narang and
Reyaansh Singla (Class Il) won the second prize in the Inter School Competition 2022 (THINK – TAC - TOE). Divyanshi Swain, Kyra Taneja, Spiti Sharma and Naman Agarwal(Class I) won the third prize in the Inter School Competition 2022 (MIA FAMIGLIA – SKIT).

The overall result of MI Fest-2022 organised by Amity International School, Sector 46 was:
Class I (skit Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam) : 3rd Position
Class II (....) : 2nd Position
Class III (Radionomics) : 2nd Position
Class V (MI Quiz): 3rd Position
OVERALL WINNER TROPHY was awarded to Shalom Hills International school.

The Shalom Family is proud of the efforts and achievements of all the students and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

GOONJ-2022 INDRA DHANUSH

Only those who attempt, can achieve the impossible.

Goonj was the online fest hosted by DPS MarutiKunj Gurgaon, where our Shalomites participated and brought laurels to our school by bagging the 3rd position in the event amidst tough competition.

The participants were grade V students Yajushi Shukla and NishikaMallah. Their level of confidence and clarity of idea along with the master artistry seemed flawless.

Their school along with their peers hail their achievement and look forward to many more such triumphs.

Graffiti Event at DAV Public School May 16th, 2022

Graffiti event was held on 16 th May 2022 at DAV Public School, Sector 49,
Gurugram, Haryana. It was an online competition in which several schools
participated. Children showcased best of their work and created paintings on
‘Poverty’ using MS Paint. Ojas Joon of class III F and Anuvrat Thakur of class III E
represented our school and secured 3 rd place in this competition. The Shalom
family is proud of the tremendous efforts and achievements of both the
students who participated in this prestigious competition and wishes them all
the best for their future endeavours.

PATHWAYS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP May 10 – 12, 2022

The Shalom athletes participated in the inter-school Athletics Championship organized by the Pathways School, Gurgaon, with great zeal and enthusiasm. Our children participated in three age Categories – U-11 Boys & Girls, U-13 Boys & Girls & U-15 Boys & Girls.

Coached by Mr. Ankit Yadav (Boys Coach) and Ms. Serena (Girls Coach), the children competed in 21 events against 10 schools. The determination, skill and speed of the athletes won them 14 medals, 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 4 Bronze, in the events they participated in.

Congratulations to the Shalomite Athletes!

Shalomites Ace World Scholar’s Cup Gurgaon regional round April 09 - 11, 2022

The World Scholar’s Cup is an international team academic program which chooses an interdisciplinary theme yearly. The students are required to study six different subject areas (Science, History, Social Studies, Art and Music, Special Area, and Literature), based on the theme. The theme for this year’s WSC is “A World Renewed”.

The teams from Shalom Hills International school undertook a learning pursuit in the World Scholar’s Cup held at DPS International School from April 09, 2022 to April 11, 2022. The three days' experience truly gave our students a chance to delve deep and channel their passion and motivation to learn and achieve.

The event commenced with an Opening Ceremony and a briefing session on the World Scholar’s Cup. The participants, segregated into Junior and Senior Teams, were engaged in the Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Challenge events, and Team Debates. The event ended with the Awards Ceremony in which many students won laurels and acclaim.

Through the assiduous efforts of the students, Shalom Hills International School was able to bring home 50 gold medals, 82 silver medals and a trophy for 4th rank in Scholar’s Challenge. Apart from this, two of our students also got selected as panelists for the Debate Showcase. Six teams across the senior and junior divisions qualified for the global rounds scheduled to take place later this year (June).

The regional round of the WSC was a true celebration of learning!

Achievement in Inter School Competition- (Mélange 2021-22)

Creative effort is the root of all achievement. Victory is the motto of all Shalomites as they move with steadfast approach and accomplish their set goals. With immense pleasure we wish to apprise all that our students Sara Singh of Grade IV A and Aakriti Soni of Class V H participated and outshone in the Inter School MIME Competition, 2021-22 organized by Suncity School Gurugram. They bagged the first position in the Event- “Act of Silence” based on the theme of SDG-12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and second position in the ‘Wear your Design’ category, respectively.
The Shalom Family extends their Heartiest congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavors.

Achievement SVMC (2021-22) February 5, 2022

Aadya Sapra of class IV B participated in the Inter School Competition SVMC 2021-22 organized by Cambridge Foundation School and secured the First position in the event titled ‘Rhythmical Quest’. Competing with a large number of schools, Aadya qualified for level II of the competition. The topic given to her was ‘Nouns’.
Using proper voice modulation, stress and intonation while reciting her poem, Aadya won the appreciation of the judges and audience.
The Shalom Family is proud of her efforts and achievement and wishes her all the best for her future endeavours.

Achievement in Curious Times January 13, 2022

Aarav Singh of grade III-D participated in the Annual Inter-School Quiz 2021 organized by Curious Times (School Newspaper and Magazine)

The Inter School Quiz was held online between 18th - 28th December 2021 for the junior level. The event provides a platform to the participants to improve and apply their skills, analyze and evaluate outcomes and uncover latent talents and personal aptitude in the world of Sports, Science, General knowledge, Entertainment, etc.

A large number of students from all over the India had participated in the event.

Aarav Singh bagged several positions in different quizzes are as follow:
First Position in the Junior Level Sports Quiz
Second Position in the Junior Level Science Quiz
Second Position in the Junior Level Entertainment Quiz
Second Position in the Junior Level General Knowledge Quiz

The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievement and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.

Achievement - TECHNOCON-2021 November 27, 2021

Achievement - TECHNOCON-2021
November 27, 2021

Aarav Singh of grade III-D participated in the Inter School Competition TECHTOCON 2021 organized by The Modern School, Faridabad.

The Inter School Online IT Competition ‘TECHNO-CON-Do IT Make IT Experience IT’, was held live on November 16, 2021 for the young techno dexterous. The event provided a platform to the participants to showcase skills, analyze and evaluate outcomes and uncover latent talents and personal aptitude in the world of computer and technology.

A large number of schools had participated in the event. Aarav Singh was selected for the PIC ART event in which the topic was given on the spot and the child had to make a poster either on Tux Paint or MS Paint. Aarav created a wonderful poster in Tux Paint on the given topic – Underwater Sea Life and achieved the Judge’s Choice award in the competition. The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievement and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.

Bal Bharti Inter School Competition Events

An Inter School Olympiad on the topic ‘Epics of Ancient India’ was hosted by Bal Bharti Public School, Noida. In this event Arnav Bhardwaj of grade V participated. Under the abled guidance and hard work of his Hindi Teachers, numerous practice Quizzes and discussion sessions, Arnav performed extremely well in the first and second rounds that took place through google forms on 27th, 28th and 29th October, 2021.

Another young Shalomite participated in the event ‘Weave a Tangram Tale’. The first round was held on 20th October, 2021. Maira Ahmar of grade V had to narrate a story with a moral, supported with the help of tangrams that depicted the various characters from the story. Maira made the school proud by attaining the 4th position in the first round and then moving to the second round. The second round was held on 28th October and was an MCQ based round.

Darsh Bhatnagar of class 3E participated in the Panchtantra Olympiad Competition that was held on 27th, 28th and 29th October 2021. The competition took place in 3 rounds. Darsh qualified 2 rounds and went for the final round. The quiz was quite exciting and based on the stories of Panchtantra. Darsh made a nice effort and enthusiastically participated in the competition.

Atharv Khare III-C (TECHTONIK-2021) November 01, 2021

15 th District Roller Skating Championship October, 2022

A moment to rejoice once again as students of Shalom Hills International School won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the district level roller skating championship. The event was organized by RSFI from 17 th October to 18 th October in Gurugram. Himanshi Yadav of class IV D won the Gold medal, Diyan Yadav of class I C won the Silver medal and Aarin of class I G won the Bronze medal. The Shalom family is proud of their efforts and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Shalom Students Stand Out At 34rd Haryana Stateroller Skating Championship March 13 & 14, 2021

Shalom junior& Sub-junior skaters participated in the 34rd Haryana StateRoller Skating Championship organized by HRSAfrom13/03/2020/21 to 14/03/2020/21at Baliawas Skating track near Pathways World School, Gurgaon. Two students from our school, Advaith Krishnan Menon &Krish Yadav,participated in the competition and were able to make a podium finish in their respective categories. They received Silver medals in the boy’scategory. Both, AdvaithKrishnan Menon&Krish Yadav, have been selected for the upcoming58th National Roller-Skating Championship to be held on April 2020-21. Congratulations to the winning skaters!

Classes V- Saloni Datta Olympiad Achievement February 11, 2021

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” Proving this saying right and displaying the power of her will, Saloni Datta of class VD appeared for her English Olympiad Examination despite the pandemic and got laurels for her school by succeeding in achieving the 1st position in our state of Haryana. The results for the exam held on December 6, 2020 was declared on January 20, 2021. Her Shalom family wishes her success for all her future endeavors.

Shalom Students stand out at 33rd Haryana state Roller Skating Championship

Shalom junior& Sub-junior skaters participated in the 33rd Haryana StateRoller Skating Championship organized by HRSA from22/11/19 to 24/11/19at Baliawas Skating track near Pathways World School, Gurgaon. Two students from the school participated in the above-mentioned competition and both were able to make a podium finish in their respective category. We received 2gold, 4silver & 1 bronze medals in the boy's category. Below are the results of the same. Note:-AnayAgarwal&AdvaithKrishanMenonhave been selected for up Coming to 57th National Roller skating Championship to be held in December 2019 S.NO NAME OF STUDENT GRADE EVENT 1 AnayAgarwal IVth 500 Mr. Silver 1000mtr. Silver 2 AdvaithKrins IX 1 Lap(Silver) 1000mtr ( Gold) 5000mtr. Elimination (Silver) 3000mtr. Relay (Gold)

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	EVENT

1	AnayAgarwal	IVth	500 mtr. Silver1000mtr. Silver

2	AdvaithKrins	IX	1 Lap(Silver) 1000mtr ( Gold) 5000mtr. Elimination (Silver) 3000mtr. Relay (Gold)

Children's day award Ceremony November 14, 2019

Haryana Rajya BalKalyanParishad organized a 3-day competition for students of classes I to XII in Gurugram. Students of Shalom Hills International School participated in this competition. On 14th November, the Children’s Day, prizes were distributed for the best performances. Five students from our school received awards in different categories. The event provided the students with a platform to showcase their talent in front of a large audience. Around 25 schools of Gurugramparticipated in theDistrict level competition. Winners of this level will now participate in the State level competition.

Shalom Students stand out at SGFI Roller Sakting Championship 2019-20 August 25, 2019

Shalom Junior Skaters participated in the 54 SGFI Haryana State School Games Roller Skating Championship organized by HRSA on 25/08/19 at St. Theresa’s Convent School, Karnal (Haryana).One student from our school participated in the above mentioned competition in which he was able to make a podium finish in his respective categories. The young skater of Shalom displayed great skill, balance and precision tobag 1 Gold &1 Silvermedal in both the categories.

The results are as follows:

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	POSITION	EVENT
1	Advaith K. Menon	9TH	1 Gold 1 & Silver	One Lap Road & 1000mtr race

Advaith K. Menonhas got selected for SGFI National, which is in Belgaum (Karnataka).

Yashwardhan Shines Like Gold Again

For the fourth year in a series Yashwardhan of grade X won the Haryana District Boxing Championship leading to his selection in the State Championship. Yashwardhan continued to punch his winning box, knocking out his opponent in 55-58 kg weight category.
Yashwardhan dreams of representing the country in the Olympic Games.

Shalomite shines out in SGFI Districts

For the first time in Boxing (Girls category) Ishita Sheron of grade XI won the Silver medal in the Haryana District Boxing Championship, leading to her selection in the State Championship. She continued to punch her winning box, knocking out her opponent in the 60 kg weight category.
Though she lost the finals against the State Champion, her effort and hardwork made her grab the Silver medal in the District Boxing Championship. Ishita dreams of a future of representing the country in the Olympic Games.

Ashwika Gupta - The Rising Shuttler face of Gurugram

For the first time in Badminton,Girls category,Ashwika Gupta of grade IX won the gold medal in U-15(GIRLS,DOUBLES) and reached the semi-finals in the U-17 (GIRLS,SINGLES)Gurugram District Open Badminton Championship leading to her selection in the State Championship.

Ashwika Guptaeyes her future by representing the country in the Olympic Games.

32nd State Roller Skating Championship December 6-9, 2018

32ND State Roller Skating Championship was organized by DRSA Gurgaon from 06/12/18 to 09/12/2018 at Baliawas Skating track near Pathways World School, Gurgaon. Two students from our school who participated in the above mentioned competition succeded in making a podium finish in their respective category. We received 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals in the Boys’ category.

Below are the results of the same.

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	POSITION	EVENT
1	Anayagarwal	III	2 Bronze	600 & 400mtr. race
2	Advaith K. Menon	VIII	1 Silver & 1 Bronze	20k Elimination, 500mtr. race

32nd State Roller Hockey Championship 28th November 2018

Shalom Junior Skaters participated in the 32nd State Roller Hockey Championship organized by HRSA on 28th November at Kurukshetra (Haryana). One student from our school participated in the Gurgaon team and made it to the end with his dedication and devotion. The young skater of Shalom displayed great skill, balance and precision which enabled him to win one Silver medal in the event.

The result is as follows:

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	POSITION	GOAL
1	Krish Yadav	VIth	1 silver	5 goals in this Championship

Note:- Krish Yadav has been Selected for the 56th National to be held at Visakhapatnam (Ander Pradesh).

Grade I- V Achievement Report: Olympiads (2021-22)

Olympiad exams help to create competitive awareness among students at school, national and global level. These exams aim to improve problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills of students. As a student prepares and competes in such competitive exams, they build a positive academic foundation. They gradually strengthen the student’s analyticalreasoning, logical thinking, IQ, and other skills. Our young Shalomites participated in the different Silver zone and SOF Olympiads and won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the various subject categories. They were awarded a medal as well as a certificate for their achievements.
Shalom family is proud of their efforts and achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

ISKF National Open Karate Championship National Open level Competition April 10th , 2022

ISKF National Open Karate Championship was held on 10th April 2022. This was a prestigious competition in which around 15 schools from all over the country participated. It was a national open level competition. It was held at Sukhrali community centre Gurugram, Haryana. Ayaan Sethi of III D won the silver medal. Bronze medals were won by Shaurya Chawla I C and Yash Arora II E. The Shalom family is proud of the tremendous efforts and achievements of all the students who participated in this prestigious competition and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Olympiad Achievement

“The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it and there is no magic to achievement, it is really about hard work and choices.”
The Silver Zone Olympiads, conducted by the Silver Zone Foundation for school students, are a series of competitive examinations held at school levels in the National and International spheres. The Silver Zone Foundation is an NGO dedicated to improving and promoting competitive awareness of academics in school children in India and abroad.
Vedant Dubey of Class III B participated in the Hindi and GK Olympiad, successfully bagging the Gold Medals in both by securing the 1st rank at zonal and Class levels. His exemplary performance, achieved with his hard work and dedication, is admired by all.
Victory is the motto of all shalomites as they move with steadfast approach and accomplish their set goals. The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievement and wishes him all the best for all his future endeavors.

VOCAB-O-PEDIA – A National Level Event

“The road to success and greatness is always paved with consistent hard work.”
Proving this saying right and displaying the power of will, Class I and II students participated in a National Level Event – VOCAB-O-PEDIA at national level wherein 65 schools and 2100 children participated from across the nation.
The stimulating Quiz for the National Quizzers was held virtually between 12th January to 25th February for Class I to Class V students. The event had several rounds of online quizzes and live Rapid-Fire Round. Our young Shalomites Krisha Girdhar, Myra Gupta, Shivanshi Pandey, Saanvi Sharma, Stuti Nagar, Mitansh Mishra from Class II and Avika Narang, Akshdha Mahajan, Akshaj Nath Nagar, Ipshita Srivastava, Inaya, Neel Biju Vidhyadharan from Class I who brought laurels to the school.
Shivanshi Pandey from class II and Akshdha Mahajan from class I performed exceptionally well in the final Live Rapid-Fire Round, succeeding in achieving the 1st runner up position at national level.
The Shalom Family is proud of our Shalomites and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Olympiad Achievement

“The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it and there is no magic to achievement, it is really about hard work and choices.”
Prarthna Kapoor of class IV C participated in IEO (International English Olympiad); a yearly exam conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) for school students. The IEO is an important exam that develops language skills. This exam aims to help students test their English language knowledge. Prarthna Kapoor of IV C successfully bagged the Gold Medal by securing the 3rd rank at school level with her hard work and dedication.
Victory is the motto of all Shalomites as they move with steadfast approach and accomplish their set goals. The Shalom Family is proud of her efforts and achievement and wishes her all the best for all her future endeavors.

Olympiad Achievement February, 2022

The IEO is one of the important exams that develops language skills. This exam aims to help students test their English language knowledge.
The Shalom Family is proud of the efforts and achievement of Anaya Kashnia of class IV D, who participated in the SOF IEO Olympiad held in 2021-22 and secured the following positions:
International Rank :9
Zonal Rank :9
School Rank:1
Congratulations!

'AARAADHANAA' National Level Inter-School Classical Dance & Singing Competition

Music is a universal language. It has no barriers. A good music with a good content is acknowledged by all. Music has the power to touch every heart, inspire every mind and heal every wound irrespective of age, gender, religion or language.
An Inter-school Competition was organised by National Level PAN India in Pure Hindustani Classical by HERITAGE FOUNDATION, Bangalore, one of the biggest Indian NGOs.
Our young talented Shalomite, Debosmita Mitra of grade III-I, participated in an event ‘AARAADHANAA’ hosted by the HERITAGE FOUNDATION, held on 30th October, 2021.
Debosmita made the school proud by attaining the 1st position in Solo performance – Hindustani held under the Sub – Junior Category.

‘Aaraadhanaa’ National Level Classical Singing Competition November 15, 2021

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
Enthused by their passion, Deepalika Mitra and Deepshikha Mitra of Class VII A made all of us proud by Participating in ‘Aaraadhanaa’, a National Level Inter-school Classical Singing Competition held on November 15, 2021, and bagging the 1st and 3rd rank respectively.
Music is an art that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and colour. The art of music is perfected only through practice and persistence which is very well reflected by Deepalika Mitra and Deepshikha Mitra. Their love for our culture and dedication to keep our tradition alive in the form of classical music is commendable.

Class V- Aditya Anand All India Swachh Bharat Art Competition May 9, 2021

“As in the fourteen lines of a sonnet, a few strokes of the pencil can hold immensity.” After clearing the state round conducted in the month of January, Aditya Anand of class VB, participated in the All-India Swachh Bharat Art Competition. He moved to the next round with a medal and a certificate added to his achievements. The national level competition was conducted on 19th March 2021. He submitted his artwork through WhatsApp to the Organisation and received the news on 9th May, 2021 that he had added another feather to his cap. The organisation sent a package addressed to Aditya Anand through courier informing that he had scored A+ grade in the Competition. He was awarded the National Level Trophy and Certificate. The Shalom Family is proud of his outstanding achievements.

Achievement Report International Olympiad of English Language 2021

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” Proving this saying right and displaying the power of her will, Shivanshi Pandey of Class II participated in the International Olympiad of English language 2021. Shivanshi got laurels for her school by succeeding in achieving the 1st position in State Rank and 1st position in Olympiad Rank by obtaining 100/100 marks. Congratulations to Shivanshi for the achievement and best wishes for her future endeavours.

Silver zone Olympiad Achievement April 20, 2021

Displaying the power of her will, Anika Narang of Class II, who participated in the International Olympiad of Science 2020, won laurels for her school by succeeding in achieving the 1st positions in the State and Olympiad Rank by obtaining 100/100 marks. For her excellent performance in the Olympiad, she has been awarded the Gold Medal along with a Certificate of Excellence. Congratulations and Kudos to our dear Shalomite Anika Narang for her achievement.

Olympiad Achievements April 08, 2021

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”—Kofi Annan Samyak Jain of class IV D has worked diligently to prove Kofi Annan’s words right. He participated in various Olympiads held in 2020-21 and secured the following positions: Smart Kid G.K Olympiad 2020-21: Olympiad rank 1 and Zonal rank-1. International Junior G.K Olympiad: Certificate of Meritorious performance. International Olympiad of English Language 2020-21: Class Rank 2(Silver Medal winner). International Olympiad of Mathematics 2020-21: Class Rank 1 (Gold Medal winner). The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievements and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

Class II- Olympiad Achievement

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” Time and again our young Shalomitees have proved their mettle by not only participating in the Olympiads but also bagging the top positions every time. This time again Anika Narang (II-C)and Kaashvi Mittal (II-D) participated in the International Olympiad of Science(ISO). It was conducted on 16th January 2021. With immense pleasure, we announce that these children of Shalom Hills International School, consistently working hard with dedication achieved amazing results making the school proud. AnikaNarang2-C and Kaashvi Mittal 2-Dsecured the 1st position in Class, Zonal and Overall Olympiad Level scoring 100/100. For their excellent performance in the Olympiad both of them have been awarded with Gold Medals along with a Certificate of Excellence. Congratulations and Kudos to our dear Shalomitees Anika Narangand KaashviMittal for their achievement. All the best for your future endeavors!

Winner in Silver Zone International Olympiad -Mathematics and English 2020-21

"Silverzone Foundation is a veteran of International Education Olympiads with more than 15years of Experience, Excellence, and Popularity.”This year the Silver Zone IOEL, IIO, IOM 2020-2021 were conducted between November 2020 – December 2020.A test of competence and knowledge in the respective subjectsthese International Olympiadsare held annually at National and International levels, based on the syllabus prescribed by CBSE/ICSE and various other State Boards. AaghamyaKoulof grade-I, of Shalom Hills International School with her sincere efforts and hard work made us proud by bagging the Winner certificate in this competition.She scored 95% in the International Olympiad of Mathematics(IOM) and secured ClassRank-2,making her a Silver medal winner. She scored 95% in the International Olympiad of English (IOE) and secured Class Rank- 3,making her a Bronze medal winner. We wish her good luck for many more such future endeavors.

Winner in Silver Zone International Olympiad - Mathematics and English 2020-21

"Silver zone Foundation is a veteran of International Education Olympiads with more than 15years of Experience, Excellence, and Popularity. The foundation, headquartered at New Delhi, promotes learning beyond school curriculum among the students (from class I-XII), in an innovative way thereby helping to realize students’ potential and develop their skills for a bright and enterprising future." The Silver Zone IOE, IIO, IOM 2020-2021 was conducted between November 2020 – December 2020. AaradhiyaKoulof grade-I, of Shalom Hills International School with her sincere efforts and hard work made us proud by bagging the Winner certificate in this competition.She scored 88.5% in International Olympiad of Mathematics(IOM) and secured ClassRank-5. She scored 100% in International Olympiad of English (IOE) securingZonal and Class Rank-1. We wish her good luck for many more such future endeavors

Winner of NOF Junior Olympiad - Science 2020-21

NOF is an organization of scholastic examination conducted across the country. An exclusive body of academicians of national and international fame prepares all the questions for the examination. It ensures that the quality and competency of the examination can be maintained on an International ground. National Olympiad Foundation constitutes docking of academic talent and social entrepreneurship helping the talent to come out from the walls of classroom. This year because of the pandemic, this exam was conducted online. Aadya Srivastavaof grade-I, of Shalom Hills International School with her sincere efforts and hard work made us proud by bagging the Winner certificate in this competition.She scored 100% in International Olympiad of Science(NOF-Junior) and secured ClassRank -1. We wish her good luck for many more such future endeavors.

Achievement Report

“Always believe in yourself and always stretch yourself beyond your limits. You have more potential than you think, but you will never know your full potential unless you keep challenging yourself and pushing beyond your own self-imposed limits.” Proving this saying right - Nancy Das of IV F appeared for the Silver zone Olympiad and successfully bagged the Bronze medal with her hard work. ‘SmartKid G.K Olympiad 2020-2021’ was conducted on 2nd January 2021 and the result was declared in the 2nd week of March. With her score she secured 3rd rank in her class level. The entire Shalom Family congratulates her on this achievement.

Accoladesin Silver Zone International Olympiads

"Silver zone Foundation is a veteran of International Education Olympiads with more than 15years of Experience, Excellence, and Popularity. The foundation is a Registered Trust, an educational organization headquartered at New Delhi, to promote learning beyond school curriculum among the students (from classes I-XII), in an innovative way thereby helping to realize students’ potential and develop their skills for a bright and enterprising future." The Silver Zone IOEL, IIO, IOM 2020-2021 was conducted between November 2020 – December 2020. Ananya Singh of grade-I, Shalom Hills International School, with her sincere efforts and hard work made us proud by bagging the Winner certificate in these competitions.She scored 85% in International Informatics Olympiad(IIO), 96.5% in International Olympiad of English Language and 95% in International Olympiad of Mathematics(IOM). She alsosecured the 1st position in class 1,making her a gold medal winner. We wish her good luck for many more such future endeavors.

Soumi Chatterjee Outshines in International Olympiads

Hard work, dreams and dedication lead to success.The same is very rightly proved by Soumi Chatterjee of class IV G, who participated in the Olympiads conducted by the Silver Zone Foundationand brought laurels to the school. She secured 2nd position (Silver Medal) in International Olympiad of English Language (IOEL) and 3rd position (Bronze Medal) in International Olympiad of Mathematics in her class. These have been well deserving rewards for her sincerity, dedication and hard work throughout the session. The Shalom family wishes her good luck for her future endeavors.

Class V Olympiad Achievements March 12, 2021

“If you want to reach a goal, you must see the reaching in your mind before you actually arrive at your goals.” Navya Kashnia of class VF stood 1st in the categories of the Silver Zone Olympiad she participated in - Class, Zonal and Olympiad, for English and Science. She determined in her heart and achieved another enviable milestone in her academic year. The examination was held on 9th and 16th January respectively this year and the results were declared on 11th March 2021. Her exemplary performance is admired by all and the Shalom Family is proud of her for adding laurels to the fraternity.

Smart Kid G.K. Olympiad 2020-21

“Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do." Inspiring all of us, Chirag Shah of Class IV participated in the G.K. Olympiad conducted by Silver Zone in December2020 for which the results were declared in March, 2021. We are happy to announce that Chirag has secured Class Rank 1 and Zonal Rank 86 winning the Gold Medal for his achievement. Congratulations to Chirag for his achievement and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Smart Kid G.K. Olympiad 2020-21

There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence. This is apt for many of us and the same went true with Aadhya Gaur of class II A when sheprepared for the G K Olympiad (Silver Zone)and achieved the second rank. It was her diligence and dedication that helped her to score 96.532 and achieve the zonal rank of 105. Kudos to the Olympiad Winner!

Olympiad Achievement March 10, 2021

“The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.” The result details of the Olympiads of GK and Informatics were shared by the proud parents with the school. Shreyas has a thirst for knowledge and by acing both of these Olympiads and bagging the Gold Medals (in the class category), he has proved that the shoreline for wonder is definitely longer if one has the ability and the opportunity to do so. Both the exams were conducted in the month of December, 2020 and the results were declared in the month of March, 2021. Matching the pride of Shreyas’ parents, we at Shalom Hills wish him all the very best for all his future endeavours.

International Science Olympiad 2020-21

“Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done." Daksh Khatri of grade IV participated in the International Science Olympiad conducted by Silver ZoneFoundation. He outshined by performing exceptionally well. He secured a Gold Medal for achieving Olympiad rank 1 with a score of 100 out of 100. Heartiest Congratulations to him for his stupendous success!

Class IV C- Shaurya Sewani Olympiad Achievement

“The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it and there is no magic to achievement, it is really about hard work and choices.” ShauryaSewani of class IV C participated in the International Mathematics Olympiad which was conducted by Silver Zone Olympiad 2020-21 on 23rd January 2021. This gave him an understanding of Mathematics in our daily life. The result was declared on 10th March 2021.Credit to his hard work,dedication and exemplary performance,Shauryasuccessfully bagged the Silver Medal by securing 2nd rank in class IV. The Shalom Family is proud of his achievement and wishes him all the best for all his future endeavours.

Achievement – Silver Zone Olympiad 2020 – 21

There is no substitute for hard work”.-Thomas Edison Silver Zone Foundation is one of the best possible ways to ensure the growth of a student, both on personal as well as academic counts. It covers subjects like Maths, English, General Science, Current affairs and sport. The event broadens the vision of a student, thereby enabling her/him to understand and analyse a situation better than one would without proper knowledge. Anaya Kashnia of Shalom Hills International School, Gurugram (Class III H) participated in the Silver Zone Olympiad 2020 – 21 and secured 1st position at class and zonal both in IOEL and IOS. She also secured the 2nd position for her excellent performance in the IOM. Congratulations Anaya Kashnia!

G K Olympiad

"CONFIDENCE AND HARDWORK is the best Medicine to kill the disease called Failure. Constant efforts will make you a Successful person.” Proving this right Darsh Bhatnagar of class II- D participated in the International Informatics Olympiad, conducted by Silver Zone Olympiad in January2021. We are happy to announce that Darsh Bhatnagar of Class 2D of Shalom Hills International School has secured the Silver Medal with Class Rank 1 and Zonal Rank 83. Congratulations to our dear Shalomite Darsh Bhatnagar for his achievement. All the best for his future endeavors!

Class II- Olympiad Achievement

Winner -International Olympiad Of English Language 2020-21

The International Olympiad of English Language (IOEL), a test of competence and knowledge in the subject of English Language, is held annually at National and International levels, based on the syllabus prescribed by CBSE/ICSE and various other State Boards. The Silver Zone IOEL 2020-2021 was conducted on November 05, 2020, and December 11, 2020. IOEL recommends the competition for each and every student who is studying English Language as his/her subject in the school. Not only the students from length and breadth of this sub-continent, but also from far-away countries (Africa, Middle-East, Far-East etc.) wrestle their arms in this Olympiad. With her sincere efforts and hard work, ShivanshiPandey of grade-I,madethe school proud by bagging the Winner Certificate in this competition.She scored 100 points in this competition and secured the 1st positions in class 1 and the Zonallevel. We wish her good luck for her future endeavors!

Achievement – Silver Zone Smart Kid G.K. Olympiad (2020 - 21)

Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGK) of the SilverZone Foundation is the best possible way to ensure the growth of a student, both on personal as well as academic counts. The Olympiad is held annually at National and International levels. The event broadens the vision of a student, thereby enabling him/her to understand and analyse a situation better than one would without proper knowledge. It is a test of competence and proficiency in General Knowledge. It is based on subjects like History, Geography, General Science, Current affairs and Sports etc. on syllabus prescribed by CBSE/ICSE and the State Boards. Anumegh Mukhopadhyay of Shalom Hills International School, Gurugram (Class III D) participated in the Smart Kid G.K. Olympiad 2020 – 21 and secured Class Rank 2 and a Silver medal for his excellent performance in the same.

Class II- Olympiad Achievement

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.” Proving this right Saanvi Sharma (II-F), Anika Narang (II-C)and Darsh Bhatnagar of class II- D participated in the International Olympiad of English Language (IEOL), conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) on 9th January 2021. With theirhard work and dedication, the young Shalomitescame up with flying colours and brought laurels to the school. The result declared is as follows: *SaanviSharma andDarshBhatnagar - 1st position at Class, Zonal and Overall Olympiad Levels.Both scoring 100/100. *Anika Narang 2C - 2nd position at Class Level scoring 96.5/100. For their excellent performance in the Olympiad Saanvi and Darshhave been awarded with a Gold Medaleach, andAnika with the Silver Medal.Along with Certificates of Excellence, Saanvi and Darsh have received cash prizes worth 7500and the Winner’s trophy. Congratulationsto Saanvi Sharma, Darsh Bhatnagar and Anika Narang for their achievement.Bestwishes to them for their future endeavors!

Achievement Report Class II – SwagatKumar Sahoo International Informatics Olympiad 2020-21

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Proving this saying right and displaying the power of his will, SwagatKumar Sahoo of Class IIparticipated in the International Informatics Olympiad.The exam was conducted on December 26, 2020 and the result was declared on March 04, 2021. Swagat got laurels for his school by achieving the 1st positions in the Zonal andOlympiad Ranks. Congratulations toSwagatfor the achievement and best wishes for his future endeavours.

Achievement Report Class II – SwagatKumar Sahoo International Informatics Olympiad 2020-21

Class V- Saloni Datta Olympiad Achievement March 12, 2021

“Science is a way of life. Science is a perspective. Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding in a manner that's precise, predictive and reliable.” Saloni Datta of class VD has shown, by acing her Science Olympiad, that she truly believes in the answers of science. She has stood 1st in all the categories-Class, Zonal and Olympiad. The examination was held on 16th January of this year and the results were declared on 11th March 2021. For her stupendous performance her Shalom family felicitates her and her parents.

Achievement In Bricmath

BRICSMATH.COM is an annual INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COMPETITION in Mathematics, for students of classes I-XII of 07 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam). The competition was held online on the website www.bricsmath.com and was completely free of cost. The purpose of the competition was to cultivate interest in Mathematics and develop logical reasoning skills, as well as to unite children from different countries. This year the preparatory round for the online competition was scheduled from 22nd April 2020 - 22nd May 2020. The main competition was held in the month of November- December 2020. This notification was given from school side i.e. SHALOM HILLS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SECTOR 52 to all the parents on 1st May 2020. Darsh Bhatnagar of class 2-D from Shalom Hills International School, participated in this BRICMATH Competition supported by theGovt. of India’s NITI Ayog with NCERT. The child has been awarded the certificate for the competition and stands among top 3% participants in India and among top 10% participants in the world. Such a proud moment for all us. Kudos to the school for providing such a wonderful platform to the children so that they can showcase their talents.

Mind Wars Contest

Mind Wars is India's biggest knowledge platform for school students. Created for the purpose of sharing information and knowledge, it is a multi-platform knowledge programme which aims to reach 1 crore students from over 40,000 schools across India. This first-of-its-kind initiative offers an open platform for students to benchmark themselves against their peers on a national scale using multi-level testing platforms across three content segments – Curriculum, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs. It included the NCERT syllabus of English, E.V.S. and Math. Anish Singh of class IV A participated in the November month revision competition of Mind Wars contest. Top 21 participants had neck to neck competition with 760 points winning marks. Students were ranked on the basis of time of completion of the test and their marks. Our young scholar, Anish, the only one to be selected form Haryana, scored 760 points and secured the 20th position in the contest.

Accolades At National level Painting Competition - CIART, Mumbai

“Thewill to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will lock the door to personal excellence.” A school is the workshop of life-building in which the raw materials are the nascent young pupils. An ideal school gives to students the scope to excel at all levels. One does not know how much talent, and in what direction lies, in a child’s brain. This can only come out when he or she is given that opportunity. Shalom Hills International School provides such chances and extricates the pearls from the sea-depths of the young mind. Young artists of our school enthusiastically participated in the Stateand National level drawing competition for Std. Pre-Kg to Std. 10 organized by Centre For Indian Art Resources and Training (CIART), Mumbai & National Education & Human Resource Development Organization, Mumbai in the month of May and September respectively. Aditya Anand, student of class IV made an eye-catching painting and qualified for the national level and wonthe National Child Artist Award also. Young Shalomitesregularly get a platform to display their skills and potential through such competitions.

Grade I- XI: Hindi Olympiad 11th October 2019

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work…..’’ With this vision and a determined approach, our young Shalomites from Grade I to XI had participated in the Hindi Olympiad conducted by the Hindi VikasSansthan in August 2019. Schools from 16 states participated in this National Level Olympiad. The performance of Shalom Hills International at this National Level is indeed commendable and significant. Our school stood among the Top 3 schools and has been conferred with the ‘Hindi PrerakSamman’ award for the outstanding performance of its students. Moreover, our children made us proud by winning the ‘Hindi PratibhaSamman’. Two young Hindi enthusiasts, ManitaRao of Grade X and MonalArora of Grade V are the proud winners of the National Level Trophies, making a mark with their stupendous performance!

Khelo Indian Boxing Championship 13th -19th January 2019

‘’ A champion shows who he is by what he does when he’s tested……’’

An inspiration for young boys and girls of his age, it takes a lot of diligence and hard work to come so far and emerge as the youngest boxer of Khelo Indian Boxing Championship. Yashwardhan Singh won the title of the ‘Khelo India Boxing Champion Master’ and won a silver medal after winning the Pre-quarter Final, Quarter Final and the Semi Final rounds, in the light weight under 17 category.

His first bout was with a CBSE champion followed by the second bout with MP Open National Bronze Medalist, and the Semi-final with the Haryana SGFI Bronze Medalist held at Guwahti. Our young boxer gave a tough fight to his opponents and emerged victorious. His next bout, which he unfortunately lost in the last round, was with his opponent from an Army Sports Institute at Maharashtra.

It is a matter of immense pride to witness our youngest boxer win the Tournament showcasing his explicit talent!

Yashwardhan Outshines Again

For the second year in the series Yashwardhan of grade IX won the 64TH National School Games 2018, in Boxing. Focused and confident in the ring, Yashwardhan continued to punch his winning box, knocking out his opponent who was 4 inch taller than him. Yashwardhan eyes his future by representing the country in the Olympic Games, and we wish him luck.

National ICE-Figure Skating Championship 11 13 December 2018

Shalom Girls participated in the National Ice-Figure Skating Championship from 11th – 13th December at I-skate Ambiance Mall Gurgaon (Haryana). Lavanya Wali made us proud by once again becoming 3rd time National Champion from our school. She participated in the Sols, Pair Performance and Team Synchronized Skating. The young skater of our school displayed great skill, balance and precision to bag 3 medals in the Girls’ category.

The result is as follows:

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	POSITION	EVENT
1	Lavanaya Wali	Vth	2 Gold 1 bronze	Sols, Pair Performance & Team Synchronized Skating

CBSE National Roller Skating Championship 26th November 2018

Shalom Junior Skaters participated in the CBSE National Roller Skating Championship organized by CBSE on 26th November 2018 at Krishna Public School Sarona, Raipur (Chattisgarh). One student from our school, Anay Agarwal, participated in this event and displayed great skill, balance and precision winning the Gold medal in the Boys’ category.

The result is as follows:

S.NO	NAME OF STUDENT	GRADE	POSITION	EVENT
1	Anay Agarwal	III	1st Gold medal	300 mtr.

Grade I- X: Hindi Olympiad 13th September 2018

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work…..’’

With this vision and a determined approach, our young Shalomites from Grade I to X participated in the Hindi Olympiad conducted by the Hindi Vikas Sansthan in August 2018. Schools from 14 states participated in this National Level Olympiad. The performance of Shalom Hills International at this National Level is indeed commendable and significant.

Our school stood among the Top 10 schools and has been conferred with the ‘Hindi Prerak Samman’ award for the outstanding performance of its students. Moreover, our children made us proud by winning the ‘Hindi Shreshth Puraskar’. The three young Hindi enthusiasts, Johaan Danny of Grade V, Sanvi Yadav of Grade I and Yashika Mehta of Grade II are the proud winners of the National Level Trophies, making a mark with their stupendous performance!

IILM Young Citizen Award for Innovation and Social Change 10th August 2018

The key objective of the Award was to create a pool of socially impactful innovative ideas that could be developed to commercially viable solutions to the socio-economic problems of India. With this objective, our students worked dedicatedly on the project report and preparing presentation on two topics; ‘Dilemma of Over-Consumerism’ and ‘Farmers’ Messiah’, so as to create social impact in the world that surrounds them.

There was an overwhelming participation of 50 teams and more than 130 students. Out of which, 15 teams were to be selected for the final round on October 24, UN Day. Our students gave a remarkable performance in presenting their idea on social change in front of the esteemed jury members. Both the teams were appreciated for their innovative solutions to the existing socio-economic problems in India.

With Immense pride, we state that one of our teams has been selected for the Final round, and is now amongst the top 15 teams to compete on October 24, 2018.

It is indeed rightly said by Karl Marx, ‘What makes us distinctively human is our capacity for intelligent and creative work’.

SOTY- Student of The Year Awards 12th August 2018

The SOTY Awards is a massive & brilliant platform provided to the students, that follows a rigorous and competitive process. The entire process has been aptly named ‘Master Stroke’, a comprehensive process to best evaluate each student for the award facilitated by USA UnivQuest. This is a life time achievement and recognition that boosts the resume of children valued by the top MNC recruiters and the Best Ranked Universities across the world, especially the USA.

A detailed Goal Setting process is created that guides and assists children in defining career goals and exploring the best possible route to achieve those goals. Through GS, they understand what motivates them and fits their career choices. Moreover, it also helps them to understand the education and skills required for achieving their goals.

After undergoing a three-step process - Online Registration, Complete Online Profile i.e. Universal Student Application, and Personal Interview, our young Shalomites, Rushikesh Aloey of class X and Kenneth Lobo of class XI, won the City Level Award under the Global SOTY Foundation’s “Student of The Year Award – 2017”. Both of them were awarded the Gold Plaque and Certificate during the felicitation ceremony for being Winners in their respective category.

Painting Competition Held By Dainik Jagran Newspaper

On 19th April, the newspaper - Dainik Jagran published a notice inviting paintings for the GO Green Drawing Competition on Earth Day. Divya Singh of grade VI and Aditya Singh of grade IV participated in this competition in their respective categories. It is a matter of great pride that both the paintings were adjudged winners.

Times NIE Student of the Year Award

Acknowledging diligence, dedication and commitment, be it in the field of academics, sports, music, dance or any other co-curricular activity is a way of encouraging and motivating innovation and talent. The Student of the Year Award is just such an initiative of the Times NIE to felicitate those who display a combination of talent, academic excellence, leadership ability and contribution made to the society.

It’s a pleasure to announce that Lishika Sahni of Class 10th has been awarded the prestigious Times NIE Student of the Year Award-2017-18.

She was awarded with Trophy, certificate and a gift voucher worth Rs 1000/-.

SHIS Highest Scorer at Second Level Korea-India Friendship Quiz 19th April 2018

Under the aegis & guidance of its Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, the Shalom students had participated in the first round of Korea - India Friendship Quiz Competition where 10 bright Shalomites of classes IX & X qualified for the next round of the quiz that was held on 19th April 2018 at the Embassy of South Korea (Korea Cultural Centre India).

The selection in the second round gave the children international exposure and greater insight into India's diplomatic ties and bilateral relations with South Korea. Trained by the Quiz In-charge Ms Lopa Mishra, the Students geared up for the high octane second round of the competition where they faced off with 100 other stalwarts from prestigious schools like DAV (Gurgaon), Amity (Delhi), Kothari International School (Delhi), K.R Mangalam( Gurgaon), Scottish High(Gurgaon), National Victor (Delhi), Dr. Radhakrishnan International (Delhi), R.D Rajpal (Delhi), to name a few. The second round had two, Level 2A- written and Level 2B- Oral, Visual cum Buzzer, with special emphasis on South Korean language and spellings. The Shalomites proved their mettle by bagging the 1st position in the Semi Finals as the Highest Scorer ever in history of Semifinals of Korea-India Quiz competition.

A. Mohammed Farhaan of Class IX from Shalom Hills International School has secured his place in the Finals that will be held on 3rd May 2018.

The Finals of the Quiz competition will require a deep dive into Korea’s foreign relations, culture, economy, politics, government, language, cuisine, society, tourism, sports, history and geography. The far reaching objective that is being organized by the Embassy of South Korea is to foster closer India-South Korea relations and broaden children’s knowledge about the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Accolades at the CBSE Science Exhibition National Round -10th to12th February 2018

It is rightly said ‘’Today’s Science is tomorrow’s technology.’’

Having won the Regional level of the CBSE Science Exhibition, the Senior students showcased their Geo- stationary satellite (NVAIC) model based on Transport and Communication at the National Level held at Mount Public School, Sector -5, Rohini from 10th -12th February 2018. This event saw young enthusiastic from across 460 showcasing their innovative working models and investigation based projects.

The exhibits by the different schools were indeed eye-openers on various topics related to Green Energy, Innovation in Transport, Communication, Agriculture, Technology, Bio-Diversity and Environment.

Our young aspiring Shalomites, Avdhesh Vakil and Arushi Hans of Grade 11 described the whole process of the satellite launch and the complete mechanism of NVAIC to our most- curious judges and inquisitive students from across different schools, with great confidence.

The judges applauded the students for their novel ideas which would help the world to become a much better place to live in. The mentor and guide, Mr. Param Dev Singh, got the opportunity to participate in the panel discussion and even to conduct a workshop on effective teaching at the venue.

The exhibition, held with a view to encourage, popularize and inculcate scientific temperament in students, was truly successful in its endeavor.

Zonal Level Toppers of English and Science Olympiads Felicitated with Medals

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”

In an attempt to enhance the knowledge of the students beyond the text, Shalom Hills International School hosted the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) and International-Silver Zone Olympiad competitions for them. It is a unique platform for the students to test their level of understanding, knowledge and power of reasoning.

SHIS encourages its students to challenge their potential and chisel their proficiencies through the medium of these Olympiads as these competitive examinations benefit the enterprising talents in our country and facilitate the young brains in achieving new horizons.

The child prodigies Falakpreet Kaur Multant (I), Anay Agarwal (II D), Yeshveer Singh Tomar (VI D) and SanviNowal(VII D) received Medals of Excellence for English and Science. Arnav (I B), and Garvita (I C) received special prize for their academic performance in Informatics. They were felicitated and warmly blessed by our beloved Founder and Managing Director, Dr. Lilly George.

Silver in 63rd School National Boxing Championship

Yashwardhan of grade VIII won the silver medal in the 63rd School National Boxing Championship held at Banaras from 25/1/18 to 30/1/18. This is the third time in a row where the young boxer from Shalom has received the truly deserved applause at the National level championship. Showcasing his extra ordinary boxing skills, he overpowered all his opponents in knock-out bouts.

55th National Roller Sakting Championship

Advaith K Menon and Swastika Dhariwal of grade VII represented Haryana state in the 55th National Roller Skating Championship held at Chennai from 25/01/18 to 01/02/18, where more than 1200 participants from across India participated. Advaith K Menon, who participated in two races i.e., 500 mt. in which he secured the 2nd position and 3000 mt. race in which he surpassed all other participants in his category to bag the 1st position. Swastika demonstrated exemplary skills in her races but could not make a podium finish this time.

Lavanya Wali Creates a Sensation at the 14th National Ice Figure Skating Championship

Eight and a half year old Lavanya Wali, a student of Grdae IV of Shalom Hills International School proved her talent and skating skill by winning the Gold medal in the 14th National Ice Figure Skating Championship in the juvenile solo ice figure category held at the Ambience Mall, Gurugram on 1st and 2nd October, 2017.

Winner of the Haryana state Gold Medal, Lavanya was the defending champion of last year’s National Ice Figure Skating Championship. An excellent student of Shalom Hills International School, she has won more than 12 competitions including the 2017 Haryana State Championships and Iskate Blades for Glory 2016 and 2017.

Hindi Development Institute Olympiad

The Students of classes VI-X appeared for the Hindi Development Olympiad organized by the Hindi Vikas Academy, with full enthusiasm. All the students applied their knowledge to perform to the best of their ability. While thirteen other students received medals, Vidhi Narang of Grade VI performed exceptionally well to win the Gold medal at the National level. The Hindi teacher, Ms. Lalita Yadav was awarded a certificate for the best Coordinating Teacher.

Special Olympiad Prizes

Young Shalomites have proved their academic worth through their laudable performance in Olympiads. Our ever inspiring Founder-Managing Director, Dr. (Mrs.) Lily George, rewarded them with gifts for their efforts and showered her blessings on them.

Akhand Pratab Singh, Grade VII received books worth Rs.1000/- for his commendable performance in SOF in Computers, while Armaan Pathak, Grade II, received a special gift for his excellent performance in OCAS Olympiad in Science.

Atharv Khare of grade III-C participated in the Inter School Competition TECHTONIK 2021 organized by Suncity School, Sector 37D, Gurugram.

The competition was dedicated to the United Nations “Sustainable Development Goals” keeping in mind the spirit of innovation, responsible & empathetic individuals, adaptability to change ensuring not only the intellectual, social and emotional development of students but also to unlock their creativity, teamwork, leadership and critical thinking skills.

A large number of schools had participated in the event. Atharv Khare selected the making of E-poster in Tux Paint on the topic ‘Raise awareness towards Conservation of the Marine Ecosystem’. He received the First Position in the competition. The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievement and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.

Inter-School Competition Report Club Fest 2021: Event – LitCon October 30, 2021

The students of Shalom Hills International School brought laurels to the school by securing Second position in the Club Fest’21 organized by Heritage School on 30th October, 2021, in the event ‘LitCon’. Kahini Desai (VIII E), Astryl Nazerath (IX D) and Jasmine Yadav (XI – E) collaborated to achieve the remarkable triumph.
It was a literary debate competition in which the students were assigned a certain character from a book or series and had to debate as a team while correctly representing their character portfolio. Shalomites displayed techniques and intricacies of debating and research by qualifying all the 4 rounds and achieving second position out of 16 teams.

Inter School Competition (VIBGYOR 2021) October 10, 2021

An online Inter-School competition ‘VIBGYOR 2021’, was organized by Summer Fields School on 10th October 2021. A series of events and competitions were hosted in the first week of October. The competitions were open for children from grade 1 to 5 in different categories.

Shalom Hills International School was the winner in most of the categories. The different awards won by the students were:
Eshaan Sanjay Nayak of grade V bagged the first position in the ‘Mime Act’. The topic for the act was ‘Stuck in drought’. Eshaan displayed an exemplary performance and won the heart of the judges.

Mohd. Usman Siddiqui of grade IV A won the second prize in the Role Play event where he was dressed as Captain Planet and spoke about how he would save Earth from pollution.

The Shalom family is proud of the tremendous efforts and achievements of all the students and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours. May all the success that has come their way lead them to bigger achievements in the years to come. Congratulations!

Interschool Competition – “Reverie’2021” The Bard Beckons- As You Like It

Shalom Hills International School Wins Accolades at Inter-School Competition ‘Reverie-2021’
Inter-school events play a major role in motivating students to perform, excel and gain confidence. Students of Shalom Hills International School, participated in an Inter School Literary Competition “Reverie’2021” organized by Modern Vidya Niketan Sr. Sec. School Sector - 17, Faridabad on 25th September 2021.
Siya Chawla (X-C) and Vidhi Narang (XE) brought accolades to the school bybagging the First position in the event ‘The Bard Beckons- As You Like It’. The students had to create something new and fresh and spill the imagination in words by adding a twist to the foretold tales of William Shakespeare. Siya and Vidhi portrayed the characters of Brutus and Julius Caesar respectively. The students spoke with immense confidence, clarity and profoundness.
Powerhouse of creativity, the learners of SHIS proved to be even great stores of resilience, perseverance and determination in the event.

Class I-II Stupendous Achievement

“Change can create beautiful things. Embrace it and realize all the new possibilities it has to offer.” -Chris Richardson
The world is a challenging place that instills growth through change, alteration, transformation, and revolution. Keeping this in mind, GEMS International School, Gurugram, announced its first ever - Early Childhood Education Festival “Chrysalis - Change is Inevitable”.
The school organized a plethora of Inter School Competition on the virtual platform focussing on Early Years Foundation Stages Curriculum Framework. The programme was based across seven key learning areas - Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts & Design.
The competitions were a fusion of talent, imagination, creativity and alertness. Shalomites from classes I and II participated in various events as per their category. As the participants expressed themselves, their creativity and unbridled imagination, brought alive their emotions and created a palette of colours.
The students who bagged top positions in different categories:
Ruhani Yadav (I-F) – “I care for my planet”, Aahana Yadav (I-H) – “A letter from a friend”.
Atharva Singh (II C)- “Plan and Budget”, Ananya Goyal (II E)- “Science through Dance” and Aarav Singh (II J)-Object like me”.
The competition was an enriching experience for the students. May all the success that has come their way lead them to bigger achievements in the years to come. Congratulations!

Class I- Marvellous Achievement

An online Inter-School competition, ‘Literary Fest 2021- Reverie’, was organized by Modern Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School.
Children from the primary classes participated in different categories and gave their best. The participants prepared zealously to excel in their respective events. Some of these were live, while for some events, recorded videos were sent.
It was a proud moment for the Shalomites as our students Parth Nandvanshi of Class-I, participating in Guruvani - Vachanamrit and Suhansh Kanwar of Class-II, participating in Divine Feats- Indian Epics Retold, bagged the Third and Second Positions respectively.
Their performance was commendable. We wish them good luck for many more future endeavours like these.
The competition was an enriching experience for the students.

Artie Partie, MRIS 28th September 2021

MRIS, Mayfield Gardens, Gurugram organized an exciting Artie Partie, a virtual Art & Craft Workshop in association with Pidilite for children wherein they could think, develop skills and become more confident while having fun along with music session. The session was led by Ms. Meeta Rampal, a renowned art & craft resource person.

All the children enjoyed the session and participated whole heartedly. They shared their views and gave meaning to their imagination through their creativity. The workshop ended with the Best Selfie Contest where children clicked their pictures and got exciting prizes. All the participants have been awarded with e-certificates.

Aishwarya Gupta, of class III A, won the competition with her mesmerizing artistic talent.

We are proud of her achievements.

IHS- Hindi Interschool Fest September 28, 2021

‘An empowered woman is powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond description’
Phalak Narang of class IV E and Archisa Das of Class II participated in the Inter School Competition- IHS- Hindi Interschool Fest, organized by Imperial Heritage School, Dwarka.
Phalak Narag secured the First position in the event titled Poster Making on the theme ‘Nari Sashaktikaran’. She made a beautiful and creative poster and impressed everyone by reciting a poem with lots of expressions.
“A good story can imbibe the right values in the most impressionable age.”
Archisa Das of class II, spell bound all with her story narration skills and story line in the Hindi Story narration event on the theme ‘Bhartiya Mulyon ka Khazana’, bagging the First Position in the event.
The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.
Heartiest congratulations to our shining stars!

Shalom Conclave – EUNOIA’21 “Think Big, Rise Higher, Be Yourself”

Shalom Group of Schools believes in empowering its students to be lifelong learners and productive members of an ever-changing society. To arm the students with appropriate skills and a wide range of opportunities, Shalom Group of Schools organised its Annual Inter-School Competition – Shalom Conclave: EUNOIA’21.
“EUNOIA’21” unveiled a platform with a plethora of events aiming to unbridle imagination. Out of a variety of vivacious events, Shalomites outshined themselves and bagged prizes in the following categories.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ? Plato. With this mindset, Music Rendition- Shalomelody was conducted with theme “Peace and Hope” for Grade 3 students where our budding singer, Mariyam Wasil (III-H) bagged the Third Prize.
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” Martha Graham. Anwesha Dutta (V-C) and Arni Singh (IV-G) presented the importance of World Peace by swaying and swirling with dance and secured Second Prize in Shalom Balletomane.
Heartiest congratulations to our budding artists.

Heartiest Congratulations to the Winner “Those who try their best, taste victory!”

At SHIS, our endeavor is to always lead from the front and keep our flag soaring high.

Shalomites actively participated in a Pan India Inter School Competition organized by Cambridge Foundation School. Students from grades V enthusiastically competed with other participants in the online quiz event - Quiz-O-thon. The First-Round was conducted on the Dare2Compete platform.

The top 6 contestants with maximum correct answers in the least time were selected for the Final Live Event. We are delighted to share the exciting news of one of our shining stars who has brought laurels to the school by showing his exemplary performance in the event and bagged third position in the mega event.

The entire Shalom family conveys heartfelt wishes to the young achiever, Samarth B Kumar of the Primary wing (Class V H) for the laurel earned and making our institution proud.

Inter School Competition (Pratibimb 2021) August 21, 2021

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

An online Inter-School competition ‘Pratibimb 2021’was organized by G.D. Goenka school. A number of live events as well as other competitions were organized as part of Pratibimb 2021. Children from grades 1 to 5 participated in different categories and gave their best.

Shalom Hills International School was the winner in most of the categories. The different awards won by the students were:

Avika Jindal of class IV D secured the First position in the event titled “Favourite Literary Character”. Avika selected Willy Wonka as her favourite literary character from the famous book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.

Teerth Vashisht of class 2 won the second prize in the Eco Rap event.

Advika Garg of class 2 won the third prize in the Magical Feet event.

Saanvi Sharma of class 4 won the third prize in ‘Around the world-Fusion Dance’.

In Martial Arts event Ekagrah Sinha of grade 3 won the second prize.

Finally, Anagha Nithya of class 1 secured the first position in the ‘Open Mike ‘event.

The Shalom family is proud of the tremendous efforts and achievements of all the students. May all the success that has come their way lead them to bigger achievements in the years to come. Congratulations!

Maha BEHES 2021- Debate for all July 31, 2021

“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”

Debating is the perfect opportunity to help people develop their leadership and communication skills. It’s what makes the youth learn more about their potential, and Shalom Hills International School believes that every Shalomite is a rising leader.

On 31st and 1st July 2021, students from Grade 8th in the CUBS category as Epic Negotiators - Kahini Desai, Bhavya Gupta and Khushi Rajwani and from grade 12th in the LIONS category as Trident - Adarsh Nair and Pranav Amit Prasad participated in the Maha Behas 2021.

The students dynamically participated in all the rounds qualifying to the finals going to be held in 2022. Two of the speakers also qualified as the best speakers – Bhavya Gupta in the 28th position and Kahini Desai in the 5th position.

Their zeal and gusto were appreciated by one and all.

Lotus Valley Gurgaon Online IT Fest – “Binary Bots 2021” July 31,2021

Shalomites actively participated in a tech-based inter-school competition organized byLotus Valley International School on 31st July2021. Students from grades IX-XII enthusiastically competed with 80+ schools from NCRas part of this diverse tech-skill implementation competition.

There were 8 events, namely, “Lensensation”, “Warriors of Verdansk”, “The Parallax Engine”, “Cryptohunt”, “ProCodr”, “Radvertisement”, “Lotus Film Festival” and “Notion Discourse”, all encapsulating topics from photography, cinematography, gaming, encryption, programming, web developing and even debating. The opening ceremony gave an insight into the aim and vision behind the inception of “Binary Bots”. It commenced with impactful speeches from the Founder and Director of the school. The event culminated with the prize distribution ceremony.

Shalomites succeeded in bagging the first position in the debating competition and second position in web developing amid high competition. Anvisha Chopra and Narendra Jade from Grade 12 bagged first position in “Notion Discourse” for their immaculate debating skills. Parth Bhargava,Chow Hongseng Manak and Prakhar Gupta won the title of runners up in “The Parallax Engine” for their descriptive and interactive website.

All the participants had a good time and learned a lot while interacting with numerous students from other prominent schools.

Hub Of Learning activity Hindi Monologue Competition

SUB TOPIC On 20th July 2021 an Inter-school Competition was organized by Shalom Hills International School, as part of the Hub of Learning initiative. The competition contained 4-6 groups from member schools of classes 6th to 8th . For the Hindi Monologue competition, students of three schools participated with full joy and determination.They presented monologueson the topic Students presented their views on theirchosen topic with immense confidence. S.D.A.V. Public School bagged the first position with their exemplary performance, followed by Sheetla Vidya Niketan School at 2nd and 3rd positions.The Judges appreciated the efforts of the students and the teachers for presenting a tough competition. The aim of the Hub of Learning, to create an ecosystem for the schools to effectively take up all rounds of self-improvement, was fully achieved.

CONGLOMERATE - Inter-School Competition July 12, 2021

Class II- Stupendous Achievement “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” GDGoenka Public School, Rohini, organized an Inter-school Fest – CONGLOMERATE 2021,a plethora of learning and an exquisite experiential learning on the virtual platform. The event provided children of eminent schools of Gurgaon to exhibit their talent and skills with great enthusiasm and passion even in this phase of pandemic. 104 schools from across the nation participated in 26 categories. Shalomites from classes I-XII participated in various events like,Sacred Herbs, Fable Fiesta, Express your Creativity,Digging Solutions and many more as per their category. The participants prepared zealously to excel in their respective events. While some of these were live through ZOOM, for others recorded videos were sent. As the participants expressed themselves, their youthful creativity and unbridled imagination, brought alive their emotions and created a palette of colours. Their vivacity and brilliance, was displayed fully in their performances. It was a proud moment for the Shalomites asShivanshi Pandey of class II,bagged theThird prizein the Sacred Herbs category. The competition was an enriching experience for all the participants.

STREAM - Inter-school Competition July 18, 2021

Samruddhi Srinivasa of Shalom Hills International School participated in GEMS International STREAM festival in the event – ‘Writer’s Digest’ and being amongst the six top entries in the event. The competition comprised of creating an alternate story by changing one key element and the ending of the science fiction book selected from the given list. The competition gave wings to the imagination of the participants to create their own stories and enhanced their confidence. Samruddhi Srinivasa presented the book – ‘JourneyTo The Centre Of The Earth- Jules Verne’ in a new light. Her presentation was appreciated by the judges.

Class II- Olympiad Achievement

VIBGYOR-INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION OCTOBER 17 & 21, 2020

Summer Fields School, Gurgaon, organized an Inter-school Competition on the virtual platform. The event provided children of eminent schools of Gurgaon to exhibit their talent and skills with great enthusiasm and passion even in this phase of pandemic. Shalomites from classes I-XII participated in various events like-Show and Tell, Role Play, Mime, Just-a-Minute, Best-Out-of-Waste, Fusion Dance, Short Film Making and Monologue delivery, as per their category. The participants prepared zealously to excel in respective events. While some of these were live through ZOOM, for others recorded videos were sent. As the participants expressed themselves, their youthful creativity and unbridled imagination, brought alive their emotions and created a palette of colours. Their vivacity and brilliance, was displayed fully in their performances. It was a proud moment for the Shalomites as they bagged prizes in six events out of the eight events, they participated in.

“CyberMania 2020 Inter-School Competition” 10th October 2020

CyberMania 2020 fest was organized by ‘Blue Bells Model School on 10th October 2020. The event was designed to provide a unique platform to provide a podium to the students to showcase their expertise in IT Skills and stimulate their creativity. It was an inter-school competition where the Shalomites of classes IV–XII participated in 7 events and won prizes in all the categories. Congratulations to all the participants. The winners in various categories are as follows: Overall Winner-Our school bagged 2nd runner up position Technopinion-1st Position AnvishaChopra(XI) Cloud Sojourn-2nd Position Srishti Sharma(XI), Vidhi Narang(IX) Game Changer – 2nd position Nishka Agarwal(V), Armaan Pathak(VI) Telematic-2nd Position Ekamjot Singh, Aditya Jindal(VIII) Technolancer-3rd position, Shivansh Chauhan, Sujal Yadav(XI) Only Coders-3rd Position Khushi Narang, Raghav Verma(XI) Groove Magic-3rd position Aditi Sahoo, Mehak Kaur(XI)

Inter School Event (Pratibimb)- â€˜Every Dress tells a Taleâ€™ August 29, 2020

“Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.” Truly said every cloth has a story to tell of how it turned from a fibre to a fabric and how it became a part of a tradition or culture. Adding to this thought is another one “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” This is what was expected of the participants at the inter-school competition hosted by GD Goenka Schoolvirtually on 29th August,2020 via google meet. There were about 22 events hosted by the school and engaging grade V students was the event named ‘Every Dress Tells a Tale’. Our school participant, Dhairye Malhotra of grade VF, chose Spain,out of the 7 countries mentioned in the rules. A blend of the traditional flamenco dress and the bull fight dress was worn by the student. Greeting everyone in Spanish, hedescribed Spain’s beautiful scenery, wonderful language and its fabulous people. He talked about the materials that were utilized to make his costume, most of which were items easily available at home. Next, he mentioned the artistic works of the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, the first sweet chocolate that was made in Spain and lastly mesmerized everyone by showing them a glimpse of the ‘La Tomatina’ festival. Speaking confidently, he kept the viewers engaged and left everyone enthralled with his energetic performance. It was a moment of great pride whenDhairye bagged the first prize among 33 schools.

Inter School Competition â€“ IT extravaganza CYBER BUZZ Second week of May, 2020

‘Online Education is like a rising tide, it’s going to lift all boats.’ ‘IT Extravaganza Cyber Buzz’ was organized by Amity International School, Sector-43 during the second week of May, 2020. Different competitions like Sketcher, PreziPitate, LevioSway, etc. were organized in which children had to send their entries by 15th May 2020. Two competitions Logic Gate(Grade XII) &Chalchitra(Grade XI) were conducted online through MS Teams on 23rd May 2020. Along with our school, 37 schools from NCR and outside NCR participated in this mega event. After a selection process, the best candidates were given guided by the team members of the Computer Science departments per rules and regulations set by host school. The results of these competitions were announced on 23rd May 2020. Dairy Malhotra of VF brought laurels to the school by bagging the YOUNG TECHIE AWARD in the “Precipitate” (Junior Presentation)competition. He had created a beautiful presentation on Online Education using various tools of MS PowerPoint. The participants were judged on the basis of relevance to the theme, originality and creativity, innovation, and overall Presentation. All the students will be facilitated with E-certificates shortly. The competition presented yet another opportunity for all the participants to showcase and enhance their talent.

LITTLE SHALOMITES BRING LAURELS TO THE SCHOOL

An Inter School Art Jamboree ‘potpourri’ was conducted on 5th December 2019 at DPS Sushantlok, sec-29. All the Art and Craft events in different categories were centered on the theme of Re-crafting or Redesigning imbued with sustainability. A total of around 20 schools had participated in this event, including Shalom Hills International School. We participated in three of the events for students of classes 1 & 2. Showcasing their creative and artistic skills our budding artists brought back trophies in all the categories they participated in. Hardeek and Nishka of class 2 were awarded the 1st position in Doll Making (with waste material).AnnantTyagi of class 2 secured the 2nd position in Art out of Waste.ArnavAgarwal, also of class 2 bagged the 3rd position in the Gift Wrapping category.

Rhythmic Raaga Inter-School Music and Dance Fest 2019 November 30, 2019

“Music is to the soul what words are to the mind.”

Students of grade IV and V, Shalom Hills International School, participated in the inter-school music and dance fest organised by Amity International School,sector-46 on 30th November 2019.The theme selected for the event was ‘Happiness’. The category in which the students participated was English Western Group Song (Ensemble).The Shalom team comprised 10 students from grades V & IV, selected a week prior to the event. The group choir from Shalom Hills presented a song titled ‘Happy’. The judgement criteria for the event was intonation: accuracy of rhythm, note and pitch, presentation: balance and blend, ensemble (togetherness) ,interpretation, body language and expression. The students were dressed as per the theme ‘Happiness’ in bright yellow sunshine dresses. They also had props in the shape of smilies symbolizing the theme of their song. Many schools participated in the Fest. A few of these were Blue Bells, Amity sec-43, Mount Olympus School etc. Shalom Hills International School was awarded the third position in the event. The students’ enthusiastic participation and hard-work played a pivotal role in their success. The team gave an excellent performance and gained valuable experience of performing in front of an audience.

Hub of Learning â€“ Poem Recitation Competition 22nd November 2019

Learning is the only thing that the mind never exhausts, never fears and never regrets.’ As part of the ‘Hub of Learning,’ an English Poem Recitation’ was organized in Shalom Hills International School on 22nd November 2019. The participating schools were AdarshVidyalaya, SheetlaVidyaPeeth and Shalom Hills International School. The students recited meaningful poems on selected themes like- Girl Education, Sickness, Pollution, A Tribute to Family and Don’t Quit. Each student presented his/her poem using appropriate props. The students were judged on the basis of intonation, voice modulation, expressions, and overall presentation. All the students recited their poems beautifully. Finally, the results were announced with SD AdarshVidyalayaSchool winning the Best Team Award. Appreciation certificates were given to all the participants by the Principal along with the Middle Wing Head Mistress. The Vice Principal appreciated all the participants and spoke about the importance of creating centers of learning.

UTSAV 2019 - INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION 22nd October 2019

Manav Bharti International School organized ‘Utsav 2019’, an Inter-School Competition, in three categories and about 18 schools from the Delhi NCR region participated. The endeavor was to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. There were three categories which consisted of NukkadNatak, Debate competition and Wall Painting. Wall painting had two categories of IX-X and XI-XII. The competition was an enriching experience as students of Shalom Hills International School participated in all the categories and bagged the III prize in Wall painting. The Host school had invited eminent, experienced and erudite judges from the fields of journalism, drama, and architecture to be a part of the panel of jury.

Hub Of Learning: Rangoli Making Competition October 18, 2019

As part of the CBSE initiated Hub of Learning, Shalom Hills International School organized a RangoliMaking Competition based on the theme “Green Diwali’ or “Pollution free Diwali”. The students of S.D.Adarsh School, SheetlaVidyaNiketanand Shalom Hills International School participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. The energy and vitality of all the participants were commendable. The word ‘Rangoli’ is said to have been derived from the words ‘rang’ and ‘Cavalli’ which refers to a row of colours. The students created beautiful Rangolis conveying the message of celebrating the festival of lights not by bursting crackers but by spreading the light of cheerfulness, compassion, and care. By organizing such competitions, students are introduced to our Indian culture. At the same time, skills of aesthetics, creativity, and innovation can be developed amongst them. S.D.Adarsh School was judged the winners while theShalomites bagged the Second position.

Hub Of Learning: Nukkadnatak September 28, 2019

As part of the CBSE initiated Hub of Learning, Shalom Hills International School organized a NukkadNatak Competition based on the theme “JeevanKe Rang Shikshake Sang”. The students of S.D.Adarsh School and Shalom Hills participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. The energy and vitality of all the participants were commendable. The entire auditorium reverberated with their clarion call to bring about change in the society by the medium of education.
S.D.Adarsh School wee adjudged the winners with the Shalomites being the Runner’s Up.

Inter School Poem recitation Competition 17th August 2019

According to Tischler, competition is a form of conflict in which individuals or groups confine their conflict within agreed upon rules. Competition is a common form of interaction in the modern world, in sports, the marketplace, education system and the political system.

Keeping in view the relevance of water crisis in the contemporary world, Lt. Atul Katarya Memorial School organized an Inter-school Competition- Gusto-2019, on the theme ‘Nature for Water’, on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

All the participants were confident and recited their chosen poems beautifully. Aadya, the participant from Shalom Hills International School, spoke enthusiastically with appropriate actions. Her prop was relevant and complimented the theme.

Overall it was a great experience both for all the students.

IILM YOUNG CITIZEN AWARD FOR INNOVATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE 10TH AUGUST 2019

Our Grade XI students participated in one of the most prestigious competitions, the IILM Young Citizen Award for Innovation and Social Impact, in collaboration with UN Global Compact at IILM University on 10th August 2019.
The key objective of the competition was to create a pool of socially impactful innovative ideas that could develop commercially viable solutions to the socio-economic problems of India. With this objective, our students worked dedicatedly on the project report and preparing presentation on three topics; ‘AKRITI- Salt water lamp cum water purifier’, ‘SafEd’ and ‘Croftech’ so as to create social impact in the world that surrounds them.
There was an overwhelming participation of 50 teams and more than 130 students. Our students gave a remarkable performance in presenting their idea on social change in front of the esteemed jury members. All the teams were appreciated for their innovative solutions to the existing socio-economic problems in India.

Inter-School GK Quiz Competition August 8, 2019

The secret of human success and the roots of education lie in competition. Competitions in schools lead to valuable skills. They motivate the students to demonstrate their inherent talents.
General knowledge helps to grow on the personal as well as academic level. KR Mangalam World School, Gurugram, organized an Inter-School GK Quiz Competition. As a preparation for this, a quiz was conducted in all the sections of Class 1 and from among all, two students were selected.
The selected students prepared well for the inter-school competition and participated enthusiastically and whole heartedly. Exhibiting their General knowledge, our young Shalomites of grade I, Dhruv Hemant Kumar and Aditya Gupta, won the First position in the competition.

Xavenium An Inter-school Fest-A-Fiesta August 7 & 8, 2019

Competition is a part of life that can’t be avoided. Often at the school level, many types of competitions are organised and encouraged. They are held every year to hone the intrinsic and latent abilitiesin pupils and help them demonstrate their inherent talents and diverse facilities. It also promotes a feeling of friendly competition.

Keeping in view, “Xavenium- An Inter-school Fest-A-FIESTA”, was organized at St. Xavier’s High School, Gurugram.“FLORA N FAUNA” was the theme for the Fiesta. The theme aimed to incorporate knowledge of the different species of plants and animals in the ecosystem.

Our Shalomities participated enthusiastically and whole-heartedly.

The list of events and participants along with their positions are mentioned below-

DATE	EVENTS	GRADE	PARTICIPANTS	POSITION
7.8.19	FITNESS -Fun in the Sun	G-1	Hansi, Avani, Vihan Goyal, Arnav, Admya, Manya Gupta	--
7.8.19	3-D CRAFTY FINGERS -Best out of Waste	G-2	HarshikaGoyal	1st
7.8.19	SPEAK-A-THON –Let’s Wear Biosphere	G-3	Arnish	--
7.8.19	ACTIVITY SKILL - NukkadNatak	G-4	Izna, Nami, Avni, Dhairya, Divye, Manya, Yash, Ananya, Vedant, Krisha, Swara, Manit	1st
8.8.19	CRAFFITI - Nature’s Creation	G-1	SehajWasni	--
8.8.19	MIME TIME - The Masquerade	G-2	Navyasha, Nishka, Saachi, Idhika, Sadhya, Shruti, Khyati	--
8.8.19	CRAFT N CREATIONS - My Rainforest	G-3	AshwikVashisht	3rd
8.8.19	AD MAD - Creativity At Its Best	G-4	Rabiya, Vashnavi, Anushka, Evoleht, Priyadarshini	1st

Ideathon 2019 competition at IIT Delhi, 31st May 2019

Shalom Hills gives its students ample opportunities to learn and grow through participation in co-curricular and extr-curricular activities. Competing in the Ideathon was one such opportunity for the students of classes XI and XII. It was conducted by the Indian Road Safety Campaign along with the Ministry of Road and Transport.

The competition challenged the participants to give innovative and unique solutions to road safety issues. They were asked to choose one of the following themes - Driver Behaviour, Road Conditions, Fraud Detection, Connection with local authorities, Crash Investigation, Emergency Connect, Legal Connect, Vehicle fitness, Journey Risk Management, Smart Analyser, Volunteerism and Awareness and Games.

The competition was divided into 3 phases. The first one required the participants to send a short proposal about their idea, followed by the second round which required the participants to write an in depth proposal about what their idea through flowcharts and small videos. Our school’s young innovators with their brilliant ideas got through the first and second rounds.
The third and the final round was held in one of India’s most prestigious engineering colleges, IIT Delhi. The students were required to make a flowchart and poster for the demonstration. The students put in their best and came up with excellent ideas under the guidance of their teacher, Ms. Sarika Aneja. The jury appreciated the ideas of the students and wished them luck, and hoped to see the idea comes into play in the near future.

Through the panel discussions and training programmes conducted by the organizers, the students got the opportunity to learn team management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills

8th Dkai Delhi-NCR Inter School Karate Championship 2nd February -3rd February 2019

‘’Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.’’

Sport as challenging as something like karate brings with it the spirit to fight off all odds in the face of challenges!

Our school participated in the 8th DKAI Delhi- NCR Inter School Karate Championship, Organized at The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi from 2nd February 2019 to 3rd February 2019. Shalomites from Grade I to VIII participated in this competition with full enthusiasm and sheer gusto. There were 40 teams which participated in this competition.

Under the guidance of their coach, Mr. Michael, all our Shalomites put up a staggering performance and bagged 9 Gold, 4 Silver and 5 Bronze medals, making us all proud!

Junior Olympics 28th January -29th January 2019

Research shows that structured physical activity and sports can be an ideal laboratory for developing mental skills, behavioral skills, and physical conditioning.

With this vision, the Junior Olympics witnessed participation of about 85 Shalomites from Grade I o VIII at the Nehru Stadium, New Delhi from 28th -29th January, 2019. This platform gave our students wonderful exposure to a world class facility where they participated in differently designed races. The competition was tough, but our trained Shalomites like ‘thunderbolts’ made it to the top.

Aarnav Aggarwal and Harshit Ambwata, students of Grade I won a gold medal in 50 m Hurdle race. In the Fun Race, our Grade 2 girls Harshika, Samruddhi, Navyasha, Dikhsha, Anusaya and Aradhya, made proud by winning silver medals. In the Flat Race, Yashwardhan, a student of Grade II swept a Gold medal. In the 100 meter Race, Mohit Kumar, a student of Grade VIII, made us beam with pride by bagging a Silver medal.

Toyota Hackathon-2018 17th -18th December 2018

Kudos to our young dynamic Shalomites, Rigg Dev and Aditya Kotra of Grade XI for being among the top 10 teams out of 50 in Toyota Hackathon-2018 event at IIT Delhi, organized by Toyota and IL & FS.

The students were given this opportunity to participate in this prestigious event held at IIT, Delhi from 17th – 18th December, 2018. There were three levels to complete in order to reach the finals. After clearing the first round which was online screening test, the students were required to present innovative ideas on Road Safety. They were first given training on various programming languages and were asked to submit their idea in the form of code. The project idea was then presented to the panel comprising high officials from Toyota, IL&FS, IRSC and IIT.

It was a good learning experience for the students. The students returned enriched with knowledge and feedback from the experts.

Inter-School Competition November 16, 2018

The students of classes 9, 10 and 12 of Shalom Hills International School participated in an Inter-School competition based on the theme-‘Technology’, at Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok Gurgaon.

There were about 8 events which had 22 schools participating in this IT competition. Our school participated in 5 events namely. The ceremony began with a speech by the President of “nCrypt” club followed by a speech by the Principal. The judges of different competitions were renowned people from various streams of IT and Photography.

The first event was nCorris-storyboard, in which, Devishi Sahai and Vidhi Rohatgi of Grade XII were required to click photographs with relevance to the theme on the spot. This event was followed by nCorris-Surprise. The students had to click a single photograph relating to the given theme, also on the spot. eNIGMA was a quiz competition with three rounds which had Ritish Grover and Gautham Mahesh of Grade XII participating. nQuest was a gaming competition also with three rounds and Aditya Chaki of Grade XII performed very well in it. Kushagra Mishra of Grade X participated in nExpress, which was a group discussion based on the pros and cons of various developing technologies, predominantly about AI.

The event, sponsored by Nikon, ended in style with a grand prize distribution ceremony. Srishti Sharma and Khushi Narang of class 9 won the third prize in nCorris-Surprise. They were felicitated with trophies, certificates, Caps from Nikon as well as a pen drive.

nCrypt culminated with a thanksgiving speech by their President. It was a wonderful experience for all the Shalomites.

Shalom Students Stands Out at G.D. Goenka Sports Fiesta

Budding sportspersons of Shalom Hills International school participated in the sports Fiesta organized by the Inter School Sporting Event at G.D. Goenka Public School, Sector-48, Gurgaon. Their performance in the various sports won accolades for the school and appreciation from all.

ROLLER SKATING

Eight students from our school participated in the above mentioned competition out of which 3 students were able to make a podium finish in their respective category. We received 1 gold and 2 Bronze medals in the girl's and boy's categories.
Below are the results of the same.

TABLE TENNIS

Two students participated in the competition out of which one student reached the semifinal stage, while the played up to the Quarterfinal in their respective category.

KARATE

Two students from our school participated in the competition out of which One student was able to make a podium finish in her respective category. We received 1 Bronze medal in the Girls’ KUMITE Event category.
Below are the results of the same.

FOOTBALL

Our school team fought hard in the group stages of the tournament, though the team didn’t win the match but the team effort was appreciated by all the officials and the other team coaches.

BASKETBALL

Shalom U-17 (Girls) basketball team for the first time participated in the Inter School Basketball Tournament. It was the first time that the students of grades VIII-XI were exposed to this competition. It was a wonderful experience for the students who played two matches winning the first match while losing the second.

Inter-School Competition at Vedatya Institute 16th October 2018

Shalom Hills International School always believes in bringing out the best in the children. The children of classes XI/XII showcased their talent by participating in Budding Chef, Wall Art and Design & Website Design Competition which was hosted by Vedatya Institute.

The team of two in Budding Chefs prepared a two-course meal, choosing from starter & a dessert, and demonstrated their culinary skills. The teams were asked to prepare a meal of two portions only, plate their dishes and present them in an innovative manner.

The participants of the Website Design competition displayed their creativity by giving their best shot at creating an appealing business website design within 4 hours. They were judged on the basis of overall impact and functionality of the website that included the site’s main purpose, its architecture, its user interface and the mobile compatibility/responsiveness.

In the Wall Art and Design competition, the participants got an opportunity to express their creativity on the theme “Student Life and Friendship” by not just preparing a 2D/3D layout that articulates the participants’ thoughts but also implement the same through wall art on 5ft *3ft wall surface. Sakshi Bhardwaj, Nayanika Gangani & Shreya Sharma bagged the second prize in this category and won Amazon Vouchers worth Rs. 1000 each.

Inter-school Competition â€˜Cybermania -2018â€™ October 13, 2018

The first step in securing our cyber future is education, and that means everything from educating individuals to companies to the next generationof IT professionals.

Students of classes VIII-XII of Shalom Hills International School participated in an Inter-School competition ‘CYBERMANIA -2018’ in Blue Bells School, Sector 4, Gurgaon. Students of 16 schools participated in this Competition which comprised about 12 competitions. Our school participated in 6 events namely-DIRECTOR’S CUT, TECHLATHON, PICTURE PERFECT, CYBER SELL, CELLULOID and CREATICA, based on the theme ‘Technology’.

Picture Perfect, Cyber Sell and Celluloid were, on the spot, events. Students were given the topic and material and they were supposed to prepare forthwith something effective.

The event ended with a beautiful ceremony in which the school choir enthralled the audience with a melodious Hindi song. This was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony. Our young cyber maniacs, Devishi Sahai (XII) and Rian (XI) won the first prize in the Picture Perfect category. They were felicitated with trophies and certificates.

The challenging competition, ‘CYBERMANIA’, culminated with an inspirational speech by one of the chief guests, Mr. Sushil.

6th Inter School Open Championship 30th September 2018

‘’Karate aims to build character, improve human behaviour, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.’’

Sport as challenging as something like karate brings with it the spirit to fight off all odds in the face of challenges!

With this spirit in mind, our school participated in the 6th Inter School Open School Championship, organized at Sukhrali Community Center, Iffco Chowk, Gurugram on 30th September 2018. Shalomites from Grade I to IX participated in this competition with full enthusiasm and sheer gusto. There were 19 teams which participated in this competition.

Under the guidance of their coach, Mr. Michael, all our Shalomites put up a staggering performance and bagged 6 Gold , 4 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, making us all proud!

Metamorphosis-Inter school competition August 24-25, 2018

An Inter-school Competition ‘ Metamorphosis’ was organised by Blue Bells Group of Schools for the students of Grades VIII- XI at Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurgaon on August 24 and 25, 2018. It was conducted as an Inter-school Health and Wellness Fiesta in which the top schools from Gurgaon participated. Shalom Hills International School also participated in the quiz and critical thinking competition

The different rounds of the quiz had questions based on current affairs and social science. Critical thinking also had numerous rounds in which the students were given tasks to complete in the specified time. Both the competitions had all the students enthusiastically competing to outdo each other.

The event was a display of creativity and innovative thinking.

Shalom Students Stand Out at Gurgaon Roller Skating Championship

Shalom junior skaters participated in the Roller Skating Championship organized by Gurgaon Skaters Club on 15/08/18 at Baliawas Skating track near Pathways World School, Gurgaon. Thirty Six students from our school participated in the above mentioned competition out of which 6 students were able to make a podium finish in their respective category. The young skaters of Shalom displayed great skill, balance and precision to bag 6 Gold and & 3 Bronze medals in both the girls and boys category.

The results are as follows:

Blue Cap Inter School U-13 Cricket Tournament 2018-19

In Shalom Hills International, sports are given equal importance along with academics, which helps in the overall holistic development of every student. Striving to achieve this equilibrium, our students are taking part in various sporting events and competing against many schools of Gurugram.

Our School Cricket participated in the Blue Cap Inter School U - 13 Cricket Tournament. The young Shalomites played their two matches with full enthusiasm and energy. The result may not have been in our favour but the team showcased their talent and team spirit with full fervor.

7th Pathway World School T-20 Cricket Tournament

Shalom Hills International always encourages its students to excel in every field. The students are given the opportunity to participate in all sporting events and they are trained rigorously for.

Our School Cricket team took part in the 7th Pathways World School T-20 Cricket Tournament, which was held from 13/04/18 – 16/04/2018. The Shalom Team’s performance was appreciable as it won two matches against two very strong teams. Garv Kataria and Ishaan Lahri were judged as the Man of the Match while playing against Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School, Jaipur.

Team Shalom secured the Third position in the tournament.

Inter-school Football Tournament 2018

The Football team of shalom Hills International School participated in the Inter-school Tournament held at Pathways School on April 7, 2018. The team of 13 students, accompanied by their coach, Mr Rockhadson Francis, arrived at the venue filled with great excitement and zeal. Out of the three matches played, Team Shalom were winners in the one they played against the team of Sagar School, Alwar, by 1-0. Aman Narang was the scorer in the winning match. Although, the team lost the other two matches, it was a great learning experience. The exposure has helped to strengthen the team and its resolve to better their techniques and outshine in their future endeavours.

6th Pathways World school Basketball Tournament 2018

The basketball team of shalom Hills International School participated in the Basketball Tournament held at Pathways School on April 14 & 15. The team of 12 students, accompanied by their coach, Mr Sumeet Kaushik, arrived at the venue filled with great excitement and zeal. Out of the three matches played, Team Shalom were winners in one. Although, the team lost the other two matches, it was a great learning experience. The exposure has helped to strengthen the team and its resolve to better their techniques and outshine in their future endeavours.

Junior olympics 2018

Sixty six students of our school participated in the Junior Olympics 2018 organized by Junior Sports India at Thyagraj stadium from 30/1/18 to 02/2/18. The students of grades I-VI participated in the competition. It was a wonderful exposure for the budding sportspersons to world class facility wherein they participated in differently designed races.

The Result is as follows:

Relay Race Won by the students of Grade 1 (boys):

Swastic Goal – 1-F
Shaurya yadav -1-B
Yashvardhan – 1-H
Bhavesh yadav – 1-D

Bronze medal in 100 mt race was bagged by Aman Narang of class 5.

Jal sansad activity May 17, 2022

“Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls.”
The students of Shalom Hills School undertook various activities for creating awareness about Saving Water under the government campaign - JAL SHAKTI.
The secondary and senior secondary students gave a performance during break time to raise awareness about the importance of Jal Shakti and depicted the problems that people are facing due to water crisis. Also, problems arising due to drought and floods were portrayed in the play.
The PE Department encouraged students to give wings to their imagination by depicting the importance of Jal Shakti. During the work education periods students were sensitized about the need for water conservation and were asked to put their thoughts into practice.
The Environment & Eco Club of the school undertook a Plantation Drive to create awareness about the importance of trees and plants in the natural conservation of water.
The Jal Sansad Abhiyan will be an ongoing effort of Shalom Hills as awareness will be created through messages in the Morning assembly, Home Room Period, Class Discussions and Work Education Period.

Grade IV EVS-II (Science) Van Mahotsav Activity- “Role Play on Environmentalists” July 6& 7, 2021

“He who plants a tree – Plants a hope.” - LucyLarcom
Van Mahotsav or Forest Festival is an annual tree-planting festival celebrated in the month of July in which thousands of trees are planted all over the country. Started in 1950 by Dr KulapatiKanaiyalal Munshi, the Union Minister for Agriculture,it creates enthusiasm among masses for forest conservation.Trees and forests play a very crucial role in maintaining an ecological balance and Van Mahotsav is a reminder that we must protect forests and stop deforestation.
Environmental activists play a major role to protect the nature and inspire others to follow the same. These people are the part of green movement and have a common agenda on protecting and preserving the flora and fauna. Inspired by such people,children of Grade IV performed role plays on various environmentalists. It was mesmerizing seeing children dressed up like Sunderlal Bahuguna, Medha Patkar, Maneka Gandhi, SaalumaradaThimmakka, M.S. Swaminathan, Vandana Shiva, Julia Butterfly Hill and many more.
The virtual platform was not a constraint for children as they were very confident in expressing the contribution of environmental activists in the society. They also talked about Chipko movement, Save Silent Valley movement, Narmada BachaoAndholan, Tehri Dam Conflict and so on. It was a tribute tothe environmental activists throughout the worldby our young Shalomitesand reminded everyone to love nature and save Mother Earth.

Van Mahotsav– Elocution Activity July 06, 2021

Van Mahotsav, a week-long festival is organized every year in thefirst week of July across India when millions of trees are planted. In an earnest attempt to lend a green touch to the environment, students of grade V stressed on the importance of trees by speaking on the topic “Protecting our planet starts with you”.
The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and environment through a process of experience, reflection and creation.
Many students of class V participated in the elocution activity, wherein they discussed about the importance of plants for our planet “Earth”. It was an educative and informative talk for the students. Each student gaven the message through the speech,accompanied with attractive props,that the planet they live in must be protected and cared for.
They stepped ahead to inspire, educate and motivate everyone to save the Earth.
Students got to learn a lot and vowed to become responsible and active crusaders of “GREEN EARTH, CLEAN EARTH’.

Grade IV EVS-II (Science) Van Mahotsav Activity- “Role Play on Environmentalists” July 6 & 7, 2021

Van Mahotsav– Elocution Activity July 06, 2021
Van Mahotsav, a week-long festival is organized every year in thefirst week of July across India when millions of trees are planted. In an earnest attempt to lend a green touch to the environment, students of grade V stressed on the importance of trees by speaking on the topic “Protecting our planet starts with you”.
The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and environment through a process of experience, reflection and creation.
Many students of class V participated in the elocution activity, wherein they discussed about the importance of plants for our planet “Earth”. It was an educative and informative talk for the students. Each student gaven the message through the speech,accompanied with attractive props,that the planet they live in must be protected and cared for.
They stepped ahead to inspire, educate and motivate everyone to save the Earth.
Students got to learn a lot and vowed to become responsible and active crusaders of “GREEN EARTH, CLEAN EARTH’.

Class: II Special Assembly - Van Mahotasava 1st July, 2021

“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky."
Celebrated in the first week of Julyin India,Van Mahotasav, also known as Forest Festival, is an annual celebration of the plantation of trees.Celebrating the importance of trees, Van Mahotasav was initiated in 1950 to celebrate the importance of growing and saving forests and to create awareness about the harmful effects of deforestation. Observing and honoring the same essence, an activity related to herbs – “Herbs Our Green Friends” was conducted for the students of class- II on 01-07-21. The students presented a talk show wherein they talked about remedies of the herbslike mint, coriander, basil,ginger, aloevera etc. Most of the herbs are used on a regular basis in our kitchen and they have medicinal value too. With this activity children also came to know about sacred herbs and their benefits which they shared the same with their peer group. Somechildren also gave a practical demonstration of the remedy related to the herb they had taken. “GO GREEN” by saving forests and trees. Don’t destroy the world for your needs, plant more saplings and help save the world from global warming. This is what Shalom Hills International School is trying to inculcate in its students through these activities.

Grade V Environmental Day Activity June 15, 2021

World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5thevery year to appreciate the role of Mother Nature in our lives and at the same time remind us of our duties towards it. This year the students of Grade V participated in various activities to celebrate World Environment Day and thoroughly enjoyed them as they learnt something new from each activity. A choice was given to them from among three activities.Each activity was explained in detail by their respective Science teachers.The first activity demanded them to be ‘eco-warriors’ and state ways of how they can manage the waste of their houses to reduce it at their own level. The second activity stated that ‘Every Drop Counts’, where the students had to show how they reuse the wastewater from the RO filters. While the third activity mentioned steps of how the students could make compost at home and then use it to fertilize the plants in their houses. Each student meticulously chose an activity and uploaded pictures or videos regarding the same. The activity focused on practical applications that the students and their family members could make a part of their daily lives and thus make a difference to the environment.

Van Mahotsav Activities July 2020

Van Mahotsav, a week-long festival of tree plantation is organized every year in the first week of July across India when millions of trees are planted. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Food, Dr. K M Munshi. In an earnest attempt to sensitize the students about their role in conserving the environment, our School celebrated Van Mahotsav week from 6rd July to 8th July 2020. The celebration was an ideal opportunity to instil the value of social responsibility in the students towards protecting trees and forests. The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation, carried out through various activities. Many students of classes VI- X participated in different activities. The students planted seeds, made creative videos, wrote slogans, designed posters, and also composed poems about our earth and how we can protect it.Another interesting activity which all the class students performed was to make beautiful planters. Van Mahotsav week turned out to be a great success. The events helped to bring awareness about the green cover around us.

CBSE Cleanliness Drive for Swachh Bharat Swachhata Pakhwada- 1st- 15th September, 2019

‘Nurture Nature, Save Future Week’
In the wake of the upswing in the environmental degradation, it has become the duty of every member of the society to contribute a little towards saving the environment.
The students of classes I-XII celebrated “GREEN SCHOOL DRIVE” – A commitment to conserve the precious fauna’ through a plantation drive on 06th September 2019 with the motto - ‘EACH ONE PLANT ONE’. Planting trees connected the children with nature and showed them that their small contribution makes a big difference to the campus making it greener.
The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and environment through a process of experience, reflection and creation carried out through various activities.

‘Paudhagiri’ 19th to 30th August 2019

The students of classes VI to XIIof Shalom Hills International School participatedwith full zeal and enthusiasm in the Tree Plantation initiative of the Haryana Govt. -‘Paudhagiri’.
The students were issued saplings from the school which they planted at the location of their choice and uploaded the photograph on the ‘Paudhagiri’ App. The celebration ofPaudhagiriin school was an ideal opportunity to inculcate personal and social responsibility in our students towards safeguarding trees and forests. The focus of these celebrations is towards forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation.
It was a great experience for the students.

Vanmahotsav Rally by students of Class VI & XI 30th July 2019

Under the inspiring leadership of our Founder and Chairperson Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, SHIS is engaged in several environmental initiatives that seek to make its students ‘Soldiers of Environment’. One such recent initiative was a rally taken out by the students of Grades VI and XI, accompanied by the Science and Sports teachers, to spread awareness about the benefits of planting trees in the vicinity and the community.
The main objective of the rally was to educate people about the importance and contribution of trees to their environment like providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil and supporting organisms.
With this aim, the students of Shalom planted trees in and around the school premises, and took the rally to the neighborhood. The students believe that small steps as social obligation to plant more trees will make a difference in improving our environment.

Van Mahotsav July 29, 2019

Inspired by our environmentally conscious Founder and Chairperson Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, the senior students of Shalom Hills International School, celebrated Van Mahotsav on July 29, 2019. The celebration of Van Mahotsav in school was an ideal opportunity to inculcate personal and social responsibility in our students towards safeguarding trees and forests. The focus of these celebrations is towards forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation.
On this occasion the Founder and Chairperson planted a Tulsi plant to mark the beginning of the Vanmahotsav.The students of classes VIII and XI, who had brought the saplings and Tulsi plants planted them in the green belt area of the school and behind the middle wing area. It was a great experience for the students. They enjoyed the activity.

Pledging to preserve Mother earth July 26, 2019

We only have one planet and we should all do our part to ensure that it’s protected by combining our modern ways of living with a deeper respect and understanding of what nature provides. The way we live is a reflection of how we feel about the natural world, and our everyday habits show how much we truly value all the things that the Earth gives us. There is much to do when it comes to rebuilding and protecting what’s left of natural resources and the biodiversity within our ecosystems.
Understanding each person’s responsibility to contribute for the conservation of the Earth, our environmentally conscious Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, initiates various programmes and activities to sensitize the children towards the environment and become sincere contributors in the endeavours to save the Earth.
Enthused by the inspiring leadership and as per the directions of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajeev Sharma, the students of Shalom Hills International School, as true sentinels of the environment, unanimously took an oath to adopt measures to protect and preserve their environment after the tree plantation programme held in the school premises. The Vice Principal alerted the students about the degrading environment and motivated them to embrace a life-style of sustainable co-existence with the environment.
The students also planted saplings as an initiative towards this drive.

Vanmohatsav Organized in Primary Wing 23 rd to 25th July 2019

In the wake of the upswing in the environmental degradation, it has become the duty of every member of the society to contribute a little towards saving the environment.
Inspired by the Founder and Chairperson Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, who since the inception of the Shalom Group, has unfailingly carried on the task of upgrading the environment in and around the school through a plethora of activities The students of classes I-V celebrated ‘Vanmahotsav 2019 – A commitment to conserve the precious fauna’ through a plantation drive with the motto - ‘EACH ONE PLANT ONE’. Planting trees connected the children with nature and showed them that their small contribution makes a big difference to the campus making it greener.
The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and environment through a process of experience, reflection and creation carried out through various activities.
Our Eco warriors took pledge to work as an effective team to save our Earth from being stripped of its greenery and precious resources. Holding bright and vibrant placardsand thought –provoking posters, the students enthusiastically participated in an Eco March to the nearby areas to spread awareness about conservation of Mother Nature.
In an effort to further enhance this learning, the school actively organizes Community Outreach Programmes to sensitize everyone on the core issues so that the change benefits the society and nation at large. Grade IV and V students went to KanhaiVillage, Gurgaon, with the purpose to sensitize fellow citizens about their responsibilities towards the environment and society.
Shalom Eco Warriors showcased exemplary enthusiasm in spreading the crucial message in the ‘Nurture Nature, Save Future Week’. They stepped ahead to inspire, educate and motivate everyone to save the Earth.

Sharing Environmental Responsibilty November 14, 2018

Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.
Inspired and guided by our socially aware Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, the students of grades XI and XII participated in a rally to voice their concern regarding the conservation of the Aravalli Biodiversity Park.
Equipped with placards declaring their resolutions the students joined their 3500 peers from many reputed schools from Gurugram to vocalise their views through slogans against the plan of constructing a stretch of a six-lane bypass passing through the Biodiversity Park. The students clearly declared that a healthy and thriving environment cannot be comprised in the name of development. The Bio-diversity Park is the lungs of the city and should not be sacrificed at any cost.
The students also submitted signed petitions to convey their environmental concerns to the government.
Their alarm at the rising pollution levels and apathy of the concerned authorities was also conveyed when they were interviewed regarding their views on the issue. It is hoped that the efforts taken by the students reach the ears of the authorities and bear fruit.

Grade V Visit to Science Park 11th - 15th October 2018

"Educating the mind without educating the hearts is no education at all" Aristotle
To kindle the fire of discovery and let our young scientists turn ideas into reality and imagination into facts, a visit to the Science Park was organised for the students of Grade V from 10th to 15th October 2018.
The visit included a plethora of exciting activities ranging from, drawing of different types of simple machines, experimenting with different types of forces and the concept of fulcrum which is the pivot point on which the lever rests and pivots. The visit developed a spirit of curiosity and discovery in the children and enabled them to understand stimulating features about fulcrums.
For a student, SCIENCE is a Systematic approach to Connect and Investigate through Exploring Natural phenomena, draw conclusions and evaluate the findings in a fun learning way. Hence, the activities helped the students get a better understanding of the concept of the simple machines taught by adopting the ‘Learning by doing’ approach.

Grade I – V: Vanmahotsav Week 23th July to 27th July 2018

“The planet is, was, and always will be stronger than us. We can’t destroy it; if we overstep the mark, the planet will simply erase us from its surface and carry on existing. Why don’t they start talking about not letting the planet destroy us?” – Paulo Coelho
We at SHIS, celebrated Vanmohatsav Week, with great fervor under the aegis of our Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, to promote and create awareness among students regarding preserving the bio diversity, reducing pollution and promoting alternative sources of energy.
Shalomites totally believe in sustainable habits and try to do their bit towards securing the Environment for the future. As an educational institution we feel that it is our responsibility to sensitize these young minds towards our Mother Nature and its importance. And what better way to uphold the school motto, ‘PEACE ’,’PROSPERITY’ and ‘LOVE’, than by planting saplings in the school premises. The students participated with immense zeal and designed beautiful Magazine Covers. As part of the school’s Community Outreach Programme, Grade V students went to Vyapar Kendra, Gurgaon, with the purpose of sensitizing fellow citizens about their responsibilities towards environment and society. They urged the people to join the initiative and asked their opinion on how they can contribute towards a sustainable city. Shalomites were given an opportunity to showcase and express their myriad talents through series of green activities conducted during the week.
The objective of conducting Vanmohatsav Week was to reinforce and bring alive the Spirit of respecting the environment.

Plantation Drive August 1, 2018

With the intent of instilling respect and a sense of responsibility towards the environment, Shalom Hills International School celebrated Vanmahotsav. The students of classes VI-VIII participated in the drive to plant saplings.
The students gathered near the entrance of the school to plant the saplings they had brought to the school. Each student was given three saplings to plant, which they took to the Green belt area in front of the school. With the help of Science teachers, they planted the saplings and took an oath to take care of the plants every day.
The students displayed great enthusiasm in helping a hand to preserve and rejuvenate the environment.

Grade v Slogan Writing Activity : Van Mahotsav 25th July 2018

"Save the Trees, Save the Earth, We are the guardians of our Nature’s birth..."
In an earnest attempt to lend a green touch to the school environment and sensitize the students about their role in conserving it, a Hindi Slogan Writing Activity was conducted in Grade V on 25th July, 2018, to celebrate the festival of Trees -‘’VAN MAHOTSAV’’.
The celebration was an ideal opportunity to instil the value of social responsibility in the students towards safeguarding trees and forests. The focus of the celebration was towards forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation. All the students wrote slogans on the given topic and were well appreciated for their work.
Each slogan had an eco-friendly message like ‘use paper bags’, ‘save earth’, ‘save water’, ‘do not waste electricity’ etc., leaving everyone pondering over environmental issues and raising awareness about the benefits of plantation.
It was an educative and informative session for the students. Students got to learn a lot and will always cherish the memories of this important occasion.

Grade XI Students Visit Biodiversity Park July 17, 2018

The students of grade XI-A were taken on an educational trip to the Tau Devi Lal Botanical garden on 17th July 2018 to study biodiversity and gain a better understanding of morphology of plants.
They explored a variety of plant species and gained insights about various kinds of gymnosperms, their leaf modifications, roots etc. The students collected various species of flowers for their herbarium and saw different kinds of inflorescences.
Palmate leaves, compound leafed clovers, simple leaves with different kinds of venations and arrangements helped them understand the major morphological characters of the leaves. Observing the pale colored leaves helped them understand about leucoplasts and other pigments in the leaf. The students gained interesting insights about the arrangement of reproductive organs of the plants etc. Seed dispersion was another intriguing part of their observations as they saw live pollination and dispersal by bees, insects and wind.
Various types of different colored insects and bugs helped them understand the process of attraction to colorful and pompous flowers.
The experience was enriching and indeed educating since all the students were able to learn something new about plants and their growth along with being awe struck at the gorgeously colorful birds, which was a bonus.

Green School Programme Workshop

CSE (Centre for Science and environment) conducted a workshop on August 2, 2017 for different schools to provide information about the Green School Programmes, CSE guidelines and different tasks that are needed to be followed while submitting the GSP report. Our school was represented by Ms.Tista and Ms.Maneesha.
The workshop started with a briefing by Ms. Ranjeeta Menon about the Centre for Science and Environment. Then Ms. Ajanta took over and explained the online portal of GSP. She guided everyone through the audit criteria and different sections of GSP protocol with the help of PPT. After the briefing a short tour of the CSE campus was given showing their 5 types Segregation Systems, Rain Water Harvesting System, and their Decentralized Sewage Treatment Plant and Mechanical Compost Pit. She explained the need of the audit submission on time and also emphasised the importance of sensitizing the students on environment related issues.
External speakers from a private waste management firm “POM-POM” were also present there who explained about their motto and how they are helping us to manage our school`s waste. Ms. Ajanta finally read a performance report stating the points that are important for scoring good marks in the GSP Audit. The workshop culminated with the Certificate distribution ceremony. The workshop was an interesting interactive session and helped in clarifying all the audit and report submission related doubts.
As the saying goes- “We don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors but borrow it from our Children”. With this thought in mind we take a pledge to do all we can to save the planet.

Communal Harmony Campaign Week 19th November - 26th November 2024

With the blessings of our visionary Founder and Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Lilly George, and under the invaluable mentorship of our dynamic Sherpa & Vice Chairman - Mr. Dennis George, Shalom Hills International School proudly celebrated the Communal Harmony Campaign Week. Maintaining its solemn purpose of enlightening students about India’s unparalleled cultural diversity, fortifying the bonds of public harmony, and fostering a deep commitment to national integration, the event culminated on 26 th November 2024.

This initiative was a clarion call to sensitize young minds to their pivotal role as custodians of India’s rich cultural legacy. The celebration resonated with the noble objectives of fostering fraternity, sustaining peace, and nurturing communal harmony across the nation. Central to the event was a poignant pledge undertaken by students of grades VI to VIII, symbolizing their dedication to the ideals of unity and coexistence.

Through meticulously planned activities and engagements, students were imbued with the values of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration. These initiatives emphasized the beauty of diverse backgrounds coexisting harmoniously, teaching students to thrive in an environment enriched by unity. The exuberant participation of all students reflected their genuine enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to the event's ethos.

The array of activities and competitions served as a unifying platform, drawing students from varied social and cultural groups under a singular banner of solidarity. This celebration was a vivid embodiment of the true spirit of national integration and communal harmony, reinforcing the timeless values that bind us as a nation.

Visit to NGO session 23-24

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill
In sight of the above quote the school has been organizing charity work from its very inception. Reaching out to the less fortunate mass of the society; exposing the children to the ground realities of the needy and providing an opportunity to the students to interact and understand the problems faced by them has been made mandatory for schoolchildren as prescribed in the CBSE curriculum under the heading Co-Scholastic Activities and sub heading Physical and Health Education. In light of it, escorted by Ms. Lalita Yadav the students of grade VI went for Charity work on 20 th December , 2023 to Yuva Ekta NGO. Involving in Charity work provides a platform to the city children to ponder on the hardships the poor face and at the same time be grateful to the Almighty for the pleasures of life they enjoy. The students wholeheartedly contributed for the noble cause.

Road Safety January 18-23, 2023

“For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind.” – Eleanor Everet
In keeping with its goal to make the children responsible adults, Shalom Hills International School observed Road Safety week from 18 th -23 th January 2023 by
conducting different activities like Street Play, Slogan writing, Essay competition on the Importance of Road Safety. The activities were both entertaining and enlightening. A Street play performed by the students was a great way of learning through doing. The experience created awareness in the children about the importance of road safety and its role in our safety and security.
The basic road safety rules reiterated were:
• Always wear a seat belt
• Avoid distractions
• Do not cross the speed limits
• Follow traffic signals
• Do not drink and drive
• Drive to the left side of the road
• keep to your lane
• Overtake with caution
While these are very common traffic rules, they are also some of the most regularly broken ones. Some of these basic features were highlighted in the activities so that students can understand the rules and regulation which are made for the benefit of common man. The students and teachers pledged to follow all traffic and road safety rules.

Community Outreach Program Joy of Sharing "Alone we can do so little, TOGETHER we can do so much."

In the recent week, a generous donation drive was conducted at Shalom Hills International School which included collecting old clothes, quilts, toys and other household items that were in presentable condition and finally sharing them at some NGOs. Students donated in abundance and with great enthusiasm. The whole collection was divided into three parts as to donate in three different NGOs namely Life Tree Foundation, Sangharsh with Soul Old Age Home and Deepashram (orphanage). A group of students accompanied by mentors went to each NGO and distributed their collection. Students who went to these wonderful NGOs performed a couple of enriching activities. They also made beautiful cards, sang carols, played games and thus reciprocated their love for them. It was indeed an extremely incredible learning experience for the Shalomites to share their belongings and affection with people at the NG0. They also understood the unfailing deeds of their parents who are always supporting them. With inculcation of such moral values the donation drive attained its objectives to the fullest.

Visit to old age home session 2022-23

True Education is not merely the educating of the mind, but the building of a strong moral character too!
As part of the CBSE mandate and with the purpose of instilling responsibility towards the less fortunate members of the society, the students of grade XI & XII visited ‘Earth Saviour’s’ Old Age Home to understand their hardships and emotional strain. Escorted by Ms. Lalita Yadav & Mr. Amit Negi, the children interacted with the elderly providing them the much needed attention and company. This visit helped to sensitize the children towards the needs of the elderly in their own homes and the society. The students wholeheartedly and joyfully intermingled with them.

Visit to NGO Session 2022-23

In Charity There Is No Excess!
In view of the same the school has been organizing charity work from its very inception. The purpose of these has been - Reaching out to the less privileged mass of the society; exposing the children to the ground realities of needy children; providing an opportunity to the students to interact and understand the problems faced by them. Shramdaan has been made mandatory for students as prescribed in the CBSE curriculum under the heading Co-Scholastic Activities and sub heading Physical and Health Education. In light of it, escorted by Ms. Lalita Yadav & Mr. Pawan, the students of grade VIII - IX went for Charity work on 13 th December 2022 to Yuva Ekta NGO. Involving in Charity work provides a platform to the city children to ponder on the hardships the poor face and at the same time be grateful to the Almighty for the pleasures of life they enjoy. The students wholeheartedly contributed for the noble cause.

Visit to an NGO Grade- V October 19 th , 2022

The mission of our school begins with a line ‘To create a caring environment…..’ and to put this mission to practice, the student council of grade V paid a visit to a local NGO, Prayatna located in sector-22A, Gurgaon on 19 th October, 2022. A week prior to the visit, a donation drive was carried out among the staff members of the primary wing. Simultaneously, the student council members of grade V prepared a Nukkad Natak on the topic ‘Swachta’, which they presented with utmost enthusiasm in front of the children at the NGO. At the centre, Mr. Praneet Sushil spoke to our students about the working of an NGO, its full form, how it is different from other organizations, their aim and vision. Later, our students interacted with the community children and then everyone engaged in ‘diya’ painting activity which was enjoyed by one and all. Overall, the Shalomites had a unique, thought-provoking and fruitful experience at the NGO.

Guidelines to Lady Guards September 02, 2019

A meesting of the lady guards escorting students in the school bus was conducted on September 02, 2019 by the Head Coordinator to apprise them of the important guidelines and rules to be followed while on duty.
It was emphasized that the safety of the students is of utmost importance. The lady guards were instructed to escort the students of their respective routes in a proper queue to the waiting bus. The attendance of the students must be taken both in the morning and afternoon. It is the duty of the lady guards to ensure that all the students have boarded the bus, are seated properly and comfortably, and the doors of the bus closed before starting the bus. It must be ascertained that the students have de-boarded the bus safely and been handed over to their respective guardians before continuing with the journey.
It was made clear that the safety of the students is of top priority for the school and no negligence would be tolerated in this respect.

Workshop on Safety & Security For Lady Guards 2nd February 2019

A workshop on Safety & Security was conducted by the Senior Counsellor, Ms. Bhupinder Kaur, for the Lady Guards of senior wing. They were apprised with the meaning of their designated post, and made aware about their duties and responsibilities. They were motivated to be diligent workers. They were made to understand that a child should feel safe & secure in their presence whether in the route or in school. They should listen patiently to all concerns and immediately report all matters and suspicious acts to the concerned teachers and authorities.
It was mentioned that they need to be pro-active and should refrain from indulging in gossips, personal comments on teachers & peers. They were encouraged to adopt pleasing language & use positive speech while interacting with the children as they watch and imitate their behavior as well. It was also conveyed that they need to be polite with parents.
They were firmly told to refrain from touching any child while making them disciplined in route and should remain vigilant of their surroundings in school premises also. They were also told to guide and monitor children in the corridor, send them to the classrooms if seen outside frequently and seek help from the teachers when they do not listen.
The workshop was concluded with the strong message that lady guards are deputed for children’s safety which cannot be comprised. Callous and indifferent approach will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Visit to the Kanhai Village School (Underprivileged Children) December 26, 2018

Keeping in accordance with the motto of our school: ‘Joy of sharing and caring’, the students of grade III and V visited a school in Village Kanhai, Gurugram on 26th December 2018 as part of the Community Outreach Programme and Social Service Campaign. The young souls of Shalom Hills International School magnanimously rendered help to the needy and destitute. The Kanhai Village children come from very low income group and always look forward for such support.
The development of our society in future depends on inculcating values in our children and spreading love and compassion for the underprivileged children. Our young Shalomites distributed clothes, toys and goodies along with food items, stationary items and warm clothing. The Children in Kanhai Village School expressed their joy and happiness by thanking the Shalomites.
On reaching there, our children were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. It was a wonderful experience for the children. They learnt that helping the needy is helping the society grow, and each one should contribute to the welfare of the underprivileged.

Grade IV & V Engage In Social Service December 24, 2018

On 24th December 2018 Grade IV and V students of SHIS visited ‘The Earth Saviours Foundation Gurukul Old Age Home’ in Bandhwaridistt, Haryana as part of the Community Outreach Programme and Social Service Campaign to celebrate the eternal values of ‘Joy of Sharing’.
It was such a wonderful experience for the Shalom students to spread cheer, Christmas spirit and goodwill in the lives of the people of this foundation. On their arrival, they were warmly greeted by some volunteers of the home with cheers and open arms. The students interacted with them; sang songs and carols with them, played games and spent some quality time with the inhabitants. They distributed clothes, biscuits and chocolates, books, and stationery items. They even recited some famous poems together.
A few students of grade IV also visited an NGO named ‘Dream Girl Foundation’ on 27.12.18 in Sector-9, Gurugram. The students got an opportunity to be with the underprivileged and bring a spark into their lives for a day.The inmates of the foundation were filled with gratitude and happiness. At SHIS, students are encouraged to practise the philosophy of Sharing and Caring. Students brought things from their home to donate generously and were immensely satisfied to bring smiles and sparkles in the eyes of these children. Shalom students showed that ‘sharing is caring’.

Grade V Visit to Asha Bhavan – Chidlren’s Home 21st December 2018

Under the able guidance of our beloved Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, and in accordance with the motto of our school: Joy of sharing and caring, the students of grade V visited Asha Bhawan –Children’s Home on 21st December 2018. It was part of the Community Outreach Programme and Social service Campaign to inculcate the values of sharing and caring.
This Community Service provides a platform to the city children to ponder on the hardships the poor face and at the same time be grateful to the Almighty for the pleasures of life they enjoy. The students had brought from home, stationery items, warm clothing, toys and other useful items to be shared with the children of Asha Bhawan.
On reaching there, our children were greeted with warmth and love. They were escorted to the prayer room and also to the rooms of the children. They contributed whole-heartedly and came back with a determined will that they would continue to be a part of such a noble cause to help mankind to the best of their capacity. Our students realised that the power of love and compassion can fill the gap between rich and poor. Our magnanimous Shalomites came back with a wonderful feeling and promised to spread this joy of sharing in their societies too.

Visit to Nirmalam NGO 11th December 2018

‘Shramdaan’ is mandatory for students to acquaint themselves with the suffering prevalent in the world and become responsible and useful members of the society.
In view of the same the school has been organizing Community Service from its very inception. The purpose of these has been -; exposing the children to the ground realities; reaching out to the less privileged mass of the society and providing an opportunity to the students to interact and understand the problems faced by them.
In light of it, the students of Grades VI & VIII went for Community Service on 11th December, 2018 to NIRMALAM NGO.
This Community Service provides a platform to the city children to ponder on the hardships the poor face and at the same time be grateful to the Almighty for the pleasures of life they enjoy. The students whole-heartedly contributed towards the noble cause and came back with a determined will that they would continue to be a part of such a noble cause to help mankind to the best of their capacity.

Visit to Upay NGO 3rd December 2018

‘Shramdaan’ is mandatory for students to acquaint themselves with the suffering prevalent in the world and become responsible and useful members of the society.
In view of the same the school has been organizing Community Service from its very inception. The purpose of these has been -; exposing the children to the ground realities; reaching out to the less privileged mass of the society and providing an opportunity to the students to interact and understand the problems faced by them.
In light of it, the students of Grade IX went for Community Service on 3rd December, 2018 to UPAY NGO along with Ms. Lalita Yadav.
This Community Service provides a platform to the city children to ponder on the hardships the poor face and at the same time be grateful to the Almighty for the pleasures of life they enjoy. The students whole-heartedly contributed towards the noble cause and came back with a determined will that they would continue to be a part of such a noble cause to help mankind to the best of their capacity.

Sharing Environmental Responsibilty November 14, 2018

Run For Unity 31st October 2018

In a bid to pay befitting tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 142nd birth anniversary, the Haryana Government organized a state level function at Sirsa on October 31.
With a view to foster and reinforce dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of nation, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed all over the country on October 31, 2018 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Incorporated in 2014, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas helps the youth of the country to be aware and provides an opportunity to everyone to maintain the integral strength of the nation.
It was with enthusiasm and zeal that the 30 students of Shalom Hills International School from classes VI to XII, accompanied by the sports team participated in the Marathon “Run for Unity” on 31st Oct.
The Flag off was done by our respected education minister Shri Ram Bilas Sharma and the Honorable Chief Guest was Shri Suresh Prabhu (Hon’ble Industries and commerce and civil Aviation Minister, Govt. of India)
It was a great initiative taken by the government to integrate and unify the citizens of the country.

Grade VI-XII: Road Traffic Safety Quiz 26th October 2018

Road Safety Week is celebrated across the world to reinforce Road safety behaviour among road users.
With this perspective, a Road Traffic Safety Quiz was conducted by the Haryana Police for the students of Grade VI – XII on 26th October 2018. India has a dubious distinction of having the highest number of fatalities on road. The students were tested on their knowledge of the traffic rules and various road safety measures in age appropriate multiple choice questionnaires. The hour long quiz proved to be not only a tool for testing the students’ knowledge of traffic rules but also became a medium of sensitizing young minds about traffic rules and importance of following them. They realised their contribution in traffic management, and how they can be instrumental in making people aware of traffic rules and can force their parents, relatives and friends to follow traffic rule for the safety of self and others.
The toppers from various classes were acknowledged for their outstanding performance.

Grade V ‘Swacch Shalom Week’ 25th September to 1st October 2018

Shalom Hills International School has been working tirelessly to increase its contribution in improving the challenging environmental conditions.
The teachers and students have undertaken various environmental friendly activities like tree plantation, campaigns against noise and air pollution and awareness campaigns amidst the society like “No Plastic for me”, “Say no to crackers” and the most important one the “Cleanliness Drive”.
As part of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, our school launched a week-long cleanliness drive program from 25th September to 1st October 2018. The SHIS students and staff enthusiastically participated in this cleanliness drive and tidied up the classrooms and surroundings. They devotedly took up the challenge to clean up every nook and corner of the class rooms, corridors, school grounds, parking lot and nearby areas.
The whole drive was quite inspiring and motivating for the staff and students. The students realized that any work is best done when it is carried out by a person himself. It also made the students aware of the dignity of labour.

Cleanliness week from 24/9/18 to 28/9/18

“One, who maintains cleanliness keeps away diseases.” Keeping the importance of cleanliness in mind the Swachh Shalom week was observed from 24/9/18 to 28/9/18 on the lines of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The classes were observed for the cleanliness on daily basis.The children were in proper uniform. They were asked to take care of the cleanliness of the class with the assistance of maid and helpers. All the desks and chairs were properly arranged. Books were stacked properly in the shelves. There were no pencil shaving and litter around the dustbins.
The main purpose of this programme was to create awareness among the students regarding cleanliness and its benefits. Students realized the importance of keeping home, locality and city clean.

Labour Day Celebration

SHALOM HILLS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL celebrated LABOUR’S DAY on 1st MAY 2018 at 8:30 a.m. The Celebration was attended by the Headmistress, and Coordinator (VII-VIII). The celebration started with a Futsal Match between the grade IV employees and was followed by Yoga for the Lady Guards. Mr. Pradeep was adjudged as the best player in Futsal, while In Yoga Ms Pushpa, Ms Meera and Ms Poonam received the - I, II and III prizes respectively.
The Headmistress shared her thoughts and apprised them about one’s duties and contribution as a citizen of India. The zeal and enthusiasm of the participants was a conviction that more of such events need to be organised on such special days.

An Enlightening session with the Dalai Lama on 21st December, 2022

Love and Compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. -Dalai Lama
An enlightening and interactive session with the Noble Laureate, Global Luminary and Spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama was attended by the students of class V to IX at Salwan Public school on 21 st December, 2022. While speaking at the public forum on the topic- “Compassion and Secular Ethics: Educating the Heart and Mind”, the Tibetan spiritual leader praised India's democracy which respects all religions. He further added that Indian tradition and culture is very rich, so young Indians should preserve India's thousand-year-old secular tradition and keep it alive. He also shed light on India's concept of Karuna and Ahimsa and urged everyone to preserve it. Overall, it was an enriching and insightful session. It gave a message to the entire human race that no matter how different we are, there is no significant division between us and other people. It is imprudent to dwell on external differences, because our basic nature is the same.

Grades XI & XII -CUET Workshop October 20, 2022

It has rightly been said that the right guidance at the right time can do wonders for a child.

In pursuit of the same, an informative workshop on 'How to Prepare for CUET' was conducted on 20 October, 2022 by Mr. Deepak Madan. The very articulate and intellectual Career Coach familiarized the students with several ways to prepare for CUET.
He guided them through the three sections of the CUET apprising them about the number of questions in each and the time for answering them. He discussed the key highlights of NEP and gave detailed & comprehensive information to the scholars of all streams in different slots. Giving details of the Entrance exams-IIT-JEE, NEET and CLAT, he made them aware about the curriculum and study pattern. He also provided information about the neutral careers that a child from any field can pursue, for e.g. Law, Management & Mass Communication courses, Journalism, Public relations, Advertising, Film Making, radio Jockeying, Media Planner and so on.
The session proved to be immensely useful for the students. The presentation made it more effective. Students interacted and gained significant information, resolving their queries.

Yoga for Wellness (Teachers, Pre-Primary to VIII) October 01, 2022

The teachers were familiarised with a few important yoga Asanas which could help them build their physical health and overcome their stress.

The event was organised in the very systematic way and benefitted the teachers a lot.

Workshop on The Art of Teaching Science September 27, 2022

A Workshop on the Art of Teaching Science, organised by Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, was attended by Ms. Lajeeli Sinha and Mr. Rahul.
The resource person, Prof. H. C. Verma categorically stated that no child is a poor learner, in fact, in the age group of 0 to 3 years, every child learns without any external factors, with his own devices. Later in life, binding a child to curriculum, we burden him with the expectations for results, killing his natural instincts to learn.
Since we are also the products of the same system, we must take care to be sensitive to the learning skills of the learner, as every child learns differently.
He emphasized the need to create curiosity in a child and not to curb it. As teachers we must encourage a child to understand, then think and finally, help him to explore.
He concluded by saying that we must feel blessed that the child is in our supervision and we must help him to grow up into confident young individuals, knowing how to deal with successes and failures.
The session was very enlightening.

Visit to National Science Centre September 29, 2022

The students of grade XI got the golden opportunity to witness a session with Dr. T.V. Venkateshwaran, a Senior Scientist with the Vigyan Parisar at Noida, who was the honourable speaker at the National Science Centre Auditorium at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The idea was to allow the intriguing subject of Science to reach the masses, particularly the children who become the torch-bearers of our ever-evolving nation.
Dr. Venkateshwaran enlightened the students about how the years 2020-2022 are witnessing a revolution as the James Webb Space Telescope, popularly christened JWST, has become functional, looking as far into the space as no other space vehicle has ever done before. He shared the details of the six pictures captured by the JWST. He mentioned how we are able to see the size of the space comparable to a grain of sand and emphasized that the stars are actually so far away that it would take a hundred years to reach there.
Aditya Ranjan Jha, our student from grade XI, asked a very intelligent question, which was aptly answered by Dr. Venkateshwaran with words of praise for the thoughtfulness of the boy.
The session provided our children an opportunity to listen to such enlightening sessions by eminent scientists and researchers, and learn from them.

Global Career Fair September 21, 2022

Global Career Fair was organized by Uniwizard- an exclusive Career & University program for school students to meet top University representatives, for grade XI & XII students. Thirty-five Overseas and National Universities participated in the fair. The team of international admissions officers/counsellors from renowned universities brought years of experience in admissions, counselling and guidance that helped in providing information to the students. Some of the prominent Universities that participated were: Victoria University, Australia. Toronto Metropolitan University Canada, Saint James School of Medicine, Indian Institute of Design (IIAD), Ashoka University, Aston University, Bennet University, NIIT University India, Queen's University, Belfast, UK, GD Goenka, Richmond University, UK, University of Kent, UK, Sai University and many more.
The main objective of the fair was to introduce students to careers related to their coursework and to help them identify the key skills needed in order to become a successful professional, along with providing students with opportunities to explore career paths in their respective streams. To gain awareness of colleges/universities and courses they offer, admission processes, scholarships, eligibility criteria and its placements. Students got the opportunity to get guidance from the best coaches/ subject matter experts in making right decisions in selecting the right stream. In today's ever dynamic economic landscape, it is imperative, children keep pace with the changing paradigm and are ready to face it with the right set of advice from their teacher's and mentors.
The event was a huge success and taken full advantage of by the students.

Grade X - Workshop on Career Guidance September 20, 2022

A Career Guidance workshop was organized for grade X students. The resource person, Dr Sona Vikas from NorthCap University, is working as a senior faculty of HR and OB in the school of Management and Liberal Studies. She is also a Master Trainer for the ICP- CSR Certificate program (under IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Government of India.
Dr Sona shared common concerns that every child has before choosing a career- like confusion about what to do, peer influence, parental pressure, ignorance of future prospects, callousness of taking any subject, perception/bias of students and parents towards traditional and unconventional careers. She guided the students to make informed decisions in choosing a stream and career by keeping in mind their aptitude, interest, personality and scope in the future- like jobs, roles, opportunities (quality & quantity). She also enlisted some popular and trending careers options available in Science, Commerce & Humanities/Arts.
She also focused on how to choose an institute and made them aware about the factors involved in making a choice of college. She apprised them of new age skills required for new age careers, for e.g analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem solving, creativity, originality and initiative, leadership and social influence, emotional intelligence, persuasion and negotiation.
DR Sona shared her own childhood and professional experiences that made the session interactive and interesting. The session ended with DR Sona resolving the queries of the students.

Global Career Fair September 21, 2022

Career Counselling Workshop July 28, 2022

“Direction is more important than speed.”
Career decisions play a significant role in sculpting the future growth and development of students. In today's environment of multiple options, the clouds of vacillation hover over the students. It is exigent that students should receive the right career counselling in order to make well informed decisions and interactions like these end such quests.
In pursuit of the same, a Career Counselling Workshop was organised for the students of Grade X to assist them in the choice of subjects to be taken in Grade XI and the career options available after they choose a particular stream. The workshop was conducted by Ms. HemaChaudhary, motivational speaker and career counsellor.
She apprised the students about various subject choices available in streams like Science, Commerce and Humanities and different career paths. She also highlighted some stream neutral options available for the students. Ms. Hema also motivated the students to choose a career field according to their own area of interest. The workshop was an interactive one and concluded with the question and answer session.

METAMORPHOSIS - Draw a Line: stand up to bullying August 5, 2022

The session “Metamorphosis” organised by Blue Bells Model School, Sector- 4, Gurgaon, was held on a very sensitive topic- “Draw a line: Stand up to bullying”. It was conducted by Dr Alka Saxena- Deputy Director, Health & Wellness, Blue Bells Group of schools.
The participants and the speakers had an interactive session about Bullying, which included the difference between conflict and bullying, Negative impacts of Bullying on the Bully, the Victim, and the Bystander. The children were also advised and provided with certain strategies on how they must stand up to bullying. Several examples of celebrities were given who were bullied in their childhood. The participants were also shown two videos on 'Bullying' and how to be assertive in managing situations at school level. An impactful role play on 'Bullying' by the Blue Bells team was also presented.
To keep the session keen & interactive, a bunch of activities were also organised for the children wherein they were encouraged to share the thoughts from their own perspectives.
A separate group activities like pot painting, drawing and art/craft were conducted with the teachers after showing them the video clip on Bullying- 'Ghungroo' which was taken from the School Cinema.
The session was fruitful and enriched with learning, and was much appreciated by the children.

Grade XII Career Counselling Workshop May 25, 2022

A workshop with grade XII students was organized by outsources agency-Pratham. It was conducted by Ms. Hema Choudhary, a motivational speaker and a Career Counsellor. She trains and coaches thousands of students and teaches General Awareness, Current Affairs, Business Awareness and Scientific Aptitude to Test prep aspirants.
Ms. Hema talked about newly introduced concept of CUET-Common University Entrance Test which is a national-level exam for admission to undergraduate courses in 45 Central Universities. She discussed the key highlights of NEP and gave the detailed & comprehensive information to the students of Science, Commerce & Humanities streams in different slots. Giving details of the Entrance exams-IIT-JEE, NEET and CLAT, she made them aware about the dates, syllabus and study pattern. She also provided information about the neutral careers that a child from any field can pursue, for e.g Law, Management & Mass Communication courses, Journalism, Public relations, Advertising, Film Making, radio Jockeying, Media Planner and so on.
Although agreeing on the expectations of parents, School teachers, Tuition teachers, Siblings and relatives, she stressed that they must choose the careers depending upon their interests, values, intelligence, aptitude and personality. She encouraged the students to simultaneously prepare for entrance exams and not procrastinate. The passionate students will definitely achieve success and will be able to target their goals.

Unveiling CUET April 26, 2022

Keeping in view the hovering uncertainty and growing need among students for further elucidation on CUET, DAV Public School, Uppal's Southend, Sec 49, Gurugram under the aegis of GPSC, provided an opportunity to the students of class XII to meet the pioneers from DU ADMISSIONS UNIT on - 26 April 2022, 1200 hours onwards.
The session was conducted by experts from Delhi University - Professor GS Tuteja , Joint Dean Students' Welfare, DU and Professor Ranjit Behera, Member Admission Branch, DU, who apprised the students about the detailed process for applying for CUET - thus dissipating their anxiety to a large extent.
Ten students from Shalom Hills International School attended the session which provided clarity on the process of admission into Delhi University. Professor Ranjit Behera, gave a detailed presentation on the structure of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and the Under-Graduate courses being offered by the university. Professor GS Tuteja reiterated all the main information in a simplified form and answered the queries of the DU aspirants in an interactive session.
The workshop was highly informative and helped the students to gain clarity about CUET and clear their doubts.

Grade-VI & VII Webinar on Vedic Math March 15, 2022

Vedic Mathematics is the ancient system of calculation, which was drawn from the Vedas, between 1911 and 1918 in India. The advantage of Vedic Mathematics is that it allows for uncomplicated problem-solving methods for difficult arithmetic problems and large sums.
In order to equip the students with the techniques of VEDIC MATH, a workshop was organized by Shalom Hills International School, GURGAON for students of classes VI & VII on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It was conducted by Ms. Kanika Chawla, AVAS and IIVA Vedic Maths and Abacus master trainer.
The workshop sought to apprise students of tricks that they could employ to make their calculations faster and more accurate- whether it is finding the cube roots of big numbers, multiplication of a number with a number of Nines or for two-digit multiplication. The moderator gave various examples and in hand practice to the students to grasp the tricks spontaneously. The students thoroughly enjoyed the techniques of fast calculations through a series of fun activities. Students showed keen interest and participated in the workshop with zeal and enthusiasm.

Counsellor's Forum Webinar- Back to School February 12, 2022

Counsellor's Forum, an initiative of Fortis School Mental Health Program, returned in full swing with an eminent Psychiatrist Dr Samir Parikh- Director- Department of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences, conducting it. Ms Bhupinder Kaur along with her fellow colleague Ms Kristna attended the webinar on the theme “Back to School”.
Dr Parikh emphasised that the unprecedented times have not only brought the feelings of anxiety, life style changes, distress, loss and grief but also reduction of sports activity, reduction in peer connectedness and significant increase of digital interface among children. Now it's time to readapt and to take care of mental health of children. He firmly said that school should introduce physical stimulated activities for 1 to 2 weeks and the goal is to ensure that children should adjust and have better peer connectivity so that they look forward to coming back to school while following Covid appropriate behaviour. Teachers should focus on activities such as extempore, poster making, skits; explore learning through projects that instil creativity and positive feeling of peer connectedness.
By following hybrid structure, the students should be given time and space. While interacting with the middle/senior children, the school counsellors/teachers should notice signs of withdrawal, school refusal, avoidance of sports and be sensitive and support them by using non-judgemental & non directive approach.

Grade- X Webinar – Pathway to Success February 5, 2022

Too much of confusion & unpredictability among children related to board exams and choosing of careers has brought certain anxieties in young minds, in order to overcome the situation, the in charge of Health & Wellness department, Senior wing- Ms Bhupinder Kaur conducted the webinar on “Pathway to Success”.
The session commenced with a short motivational video of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam highlighting the 4 pillars of success - “to have great aim, continuously acquire knowledge, hard work and perseverance”, and the importance of knowing how to manage failures and criticisms.
To be more realistic and achieve success they were guided to stay focused, pay attention and be honest in giving assessments, being punctual & be a good listener. The children were encouraged to share novel ideas that develop creativity and problem-solving skills and become a divergent thinker. These are also the key elements in achieving success. Key study skills like skimming, chunking, mnemonics and memory enhancement tips were also shared.
Finally, they were told while choosing a career it is required to be aware about their strengths & weaknesses. Intelligence, Interests, Aptitudes and Personality are important psychological factors which vary from child to child and are important while taking crucial and informed decisions.

Webinar – Importance of Adolescent Health in Teen Girls VI-VII January 22, 2022

In order to make the Teen girls aware about their Physical and Mental Health, a webinar was conducted for the girls of grade VI & VII by Ms Bhupinder Kaur, the in charge of Health & Wellness Department, senior wing. The main focus was on Physical Health- the Puberty, Mental Health- Sexual Abuse and the POCSO guidelines.
She stated that Puberty is a biological change and sexual maturation that occurs during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the onset of puberty begins at the age of 11 and it varies from child to child. This transitional phase not only brings change in physical attributes but also certain changes due to emotional factors attached as a normal course of human development.
The young teens were informed that while growing it is important to take care of hygiene and also to be more acquainted with the right information from trusted adults. They were also made aware about the POCSO guidelines and the sexual offences and violence against girls and the punishment process. Also how to distance themselves from the people who are cause of discomfort and embarrassment.
The girls enthusiastically participated in discussions with ample of queries opening up and expressing freely.

Webinar - Know your E-waste: An Eco-System Update January 18, 2022

With India's status as the 3rd largest E-waste generator of the world, after China and USA, a Webinar on E-Waste Awareness was organised for the students of class VI by the NGO- SAAHAs. The webinar highlighted the current status of electronic waste management in India and the existing policies.
The session was conducted by Ms Panni Verma, a project Manager at Saahas Gurugram. She defined E-waste as any electrical equipment, whole or in part discarded as waste by the consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes. She discussed the health hazards due to unauthorized recycling. She updated about the latest developments pertaining to E-waste management in the city. The main focus was on current arrangement of E-waste management and what is the way forward to come up with better strategies and policies for an efficient management of E-waste.
The session was followed by a round of questions and answers which were diligently answered by Ms. Panni Verma. The workshop was very informative, interactive and the students enjoyed the whole session.

VI-X Online Engagement for Young Warrior Movement 29th July-19th August 2021

As a CBSE, YuWaah & UNICEF initiative, a series of online live YouTube videos were shown on different topics to make the students (Young Warriors) understand of right protocols, to ensure Covid appropriate behaviour, mental health among other. Through expressive activities of poetry, theatre and other art forms, students will inspire positive change and action in their communities.
In Stress Buster session students were made aware of their emotions and themselves during the pandemic. Emotion Floor Plan Drawing activity was conducted in Life Skill class. Fake News sessions helped them to learn how to advocate and promote right information by learning to identify fake news. In recovery Tale session students learnt how to take care of the immediate surroundings and family members. They were informed about the signs they need to look out for Covid. During the last session-Super Young Warriors- students understood ways of extending support within their communities to help them fight the Covid-19 pandemic

Grades VII & VIII Sanskrit Workshop August 11, 2021

Sanskrit has recently become a much sought-after language across the world. Almost all the scriptures related to Hinduism are written in Sanskrit. Sanskrit is now being given special importance in competitive examinations.
To inculcate interest in Sanskrit among the children, a Sanskrit workshop was organized for the students of grades VII & VIII. Professor Sardendu Tripathi of Banaras Hindu University was invited as the keynote speaker.
Expressing the importance of Sanskrit, he told the students that all subjects are originated from Sanskrit, whether it is science or astronomy, yoga or medicine. Today, at the time of worship in every region of the world, mantras are recited in Sanskrit, so Sanskrit is called a world-class language.
To make Sanskrit interesting and to memorize quickly, he advised the students to memorize the words and forms by singing in a rhythmic manner. He said that if the pronunciation and sentence formation of the verses are sung according to the verses, then it will not only be interesting but also easy to memorize. Many methods of grammar were also clarified in the workshop in a simple way. The workshop was very interesting and informative. Students participated in this workshop with great interest.

Webinar on Significance of English Language in Modern Life Grade X August 13, 2021

An enriching Webinar was conducted by the English Department on the topic 'Significance of English Language in Modern Life' for the students of Grade XI and XII of Shalom Hills International School on the occasion of the Founder's Week of the school. The Guest for the Webinar was Dr. Neepa Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. She teaches both UG and PG courses. Dr. Sarkar is also a writer, a poet and a freelance editor. She has won numerous national and international awards and published research articles in international journals and presented papers in many national and international conferences.
Shalomites showed immense interest in her talk about how English Language was a part of our everyday lives especially story telling. With numerous examples of popular books and stories she enlightened the students on the subject of the significance of English. An interactive session towards the end of the Webinar was exceedingly engaging and content driven.

Grades VII & VIII Sanskrit Workshop August 11, 2021

Grade VI Hindi Workshop August 11, 2021

A Hindi workshop was organized in the literary festival for the students of class VI. The theme of the workshop was Poetry Ras. The resource person, Dr. Krishna, told the students about Kavya Ras. How a poem is composed through Poetic Ras, problems faced in writing poetry and how they can be tackled. She gave detailed information about the various Ras used in Hindi. Emphasis was placed on the use of rhyming words in poems.
Emphasizing on the importance of poetry in Hindi, she said that "To read, to teach, to teach everyone, to advance the Hindi language. We have to take this message to the masses.”
Through this workshop, Dr. Krishna also recited poems written by her to the students. The students were mesmerized after hearing the poem. After listening to the poem, the students asked their questions. The students felt a sense of confidence and joy through the workshop. They got a new experience by attending this workshop. It helped to develop their listening skills, creativity, contemplation and confidence.

Career Counselling Workshop 9th July 2021

Career Counselling Workshop was organized for grade X which was conducted by Ms Sushma Singh -leading Career Counsellor, recently working as a college advisor at the American Excelsior School, has her own rich experience to share, worked as acareercounsellor with Modern School, Barakhamba Road and is a co-founder as well the director of one of the leading career counselling groups-Career Smart. Choosing a career for 15-year-old is the hardest yet most exciting as at this age children are most confused while selecting the various subject to be taken after grade 10th. Ms Sushma said the children should be well prepared whereas sometimes chance or luck also plays an important role. In order to make their careers successful as well in order to please the parents, the two parties-Parents and The Child need to sit together and take decision. It is important to 'Know About Yourself'- Abilities, Interest and Personality. If still in turmoil- the psychometric aptitude tests conducted by career counsellors is the reliable source to get authentic information about an individual's attributes. She also focused on skills required in technology driven society to have excellent communication/interpersonal skills& leadership qualities, good with numbers, analytical programming & logical skills, problem solving and good administration skills. She helped the students by differentiating various career options (traditional/new) keeping the market demand in mind in Science, Commerce and applicable for all the fields. In the end, Q&A round helped the students clarified their certain doubts & queries. It was truly an enriching & interactive sessions wherein the children will be able to take positive and informed decisions before selectinga suitable career of their choice.

Virtual Educational Fair 7th & 8th July 2021

In association with theInternational Centre for Advancement in Education- ICAE, New Delhi, aVirtual Educational Fair was organized for grades XI & XII.Like every year, this year too,the senior graders got the opportunity to meet the delegates from overseas as well Indian Universities. The event concluded on 8th July during which the students got their queries resolved on various courses (Major/Minor) being offered, eligibility criteria, admission & application processes at the undergraduate level and fee structure. The students interacted individually with the panellists in the break out rooms after the small presentation shown by each representative. The students gathered information about the uniqueness and strengths of each university and how it is different from others in terms of courses, eligibility, extracurricular activities or scholarships offered. St George University- School of Medicines, University of Lethbridge, Lakehead University, Ottawa University, Canada, UTS College Australia, Singapore University of Management-SIM, Istituto Marangoni, ESSEC University & Education USA were among the Overseas Universities that participated in the event. Among the Indian Universities were Plaksha, Flame University, Ashoka University, KREA University & OP Jindal University. Overall, it was an enriching experience that helped the students in taking informed decisions while choosing careers abroad and within the nation to pursue higher studies.

Summer Online Course-Hospitality & Luxury Management X-XII 31st May-9th June

The Foundation course on Hospitality and Luxury Management, organized by Vedatya Institute, was attended by students of grades X-XII. Organizing such courses helps them in getting vocational guidance which will further help them in exploring future career prospects and build up the suitable interests according to their choices. The course was structured in the form of two-hour input sessions with assessments on the eighth day. Students gained valuable insights into trends that matter in the luxury and hospitality industries. They were introduced to academic master classes in service excellence, contemporary trends as well as practical workshops in culinary, fine wines and cocktail mixology. The program provided the perfect introduction to the exciting, fast-growing and professionally rewarding industry. They were also made aware about how to write professional CV's and building LinkedIn profiles. At the end of the course, the participants were asked to make presentation on different topics, in groups. The children had the opportunity to meet chef John Rajan in an interactive Q/A round wherein they cleared their queries related to the working of commercial kitchen as well as latest food trends.

Pro-Social Peer Moderator Program 17th May-23rd May 2021

Every year the students of grades XI & XII participate under various Internship programs & Pro-Social Peer Moderator Series. This year, an online series of workshops were organized for psychology enthusiasts by the Fortis School Mental Health department under the program - Summer of 2021. The webinars were conducted by leading Psychiatrist and the Director of Fortis Mental Health Department Dr. Samir Parikh. The themes to learn Life Skills in Application included Aggression Management, Media Literacy, Risk Behavior Management, Gender Sensitivity, Study & Exam Skills, caring for the Environment and Bully to Buddy. The webinars were deigned for easy comprehension that would help them to implement skills in real life-based situations. It would also help spread the skills among their peers as a transfer of learning in order to bring out a positive impact in their lives. Each theme was thought provoking that left every child with an enriched experience. The values taught by Dr Parikh's with his own experiences had their own impact.

Grade X - Career Counselling Session 27th Feb 2021

A career counselling session was organized for grade X students. It was conducted by Dr Sona Vikas, a senior faculty of HR & OB in the school of management, IILM University. A qualified professional with more than 21 years of rich experience in industry and academics,she is a master trainer for the ICP-CSR certificate programme (under IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India). The guest speaker introduced the career options post-pandemic and informed the children about the right choices they can make in the technology driven world. With revolutionarychanges in roles the children will no more be opting for traditional courses. Ms Sona focused upon the top 15 soft skills like Analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem solving, technology use, monitoring and control, emotional intelligence, critical thinking and analysis, that will be required in every child for the year 2025. She explored various future options like Liberal Arts & Education, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Technology, Psychology, Entrepreneurship etc. She guided the children to prepare for skills enhancement, self- development and higher education,to be aware about the news & current affairs and to focus on extra-curricular activities, volunteering, networking & virtual/Net etiquettesin grades XI-XII. It was a very informative session for the children.

Inter-dynasty Slogan Writing competition February 19,2021

Basant Panchami is an occasion which also marks the onset of the 'Spring Season'. To mark the festival of Basant Panchami, an Inter-dynasty Slogan Writing Competition was organized for the students of grades VII and VIIIon 19 February.Keeping the event in mind the childrencreated interesting slogans showcasing their creativity and thought-processes. They adorned their works remarkably in hues of yellow, ochre and lovely green. The works proved to be a wonderful combination of wit and art which was highly appreciated by the judges.The criteria of judgment wereneatness, creativity and presentation. That the students thoroughly enjoyed the activity, was clearly evident from their excitement and works.

VI-VIII How to Manage Exam Stress February 16-22, 2021

Workshops on “How to Manage Examination Stress” were taken by the senior counsellor, Ms Bhupinder Kaur, during life skill classes. This academic year brought a lot of confusion wherein children showed disinterest towards studies, suffered from low self-esteem, lack of concept building and low participation in online classroom discussions. Thus, it became mandatory to make the children understand the importance of online assessments and how to cope with pressures. The important points discussed were how to create a goal-based schedule, prioritize time and organize self. Lack of motivation and participation, low confidence, learning skill gaps, not understanding how to study well and lack of support are certain factors that come in their wayofscoring well. The ten strategies to deal with such anxieties were discussed. Children were advised never to lose hope if they were not able to perform in earlier assessments.Developing consistent schedule, planning time, believing in one's own strengths, being organized, maintaining the revision schedule and working on enhancing memory techniques will help them in achieving goals and success. The Q/A round helped them to overview their performance and express their thoughts openly.

Career Awareness Programme-Company Secretary January 28, 2021

Shalom Hills International School not only aspires to provide holistic development to the students but is equally concerned about the overall development of the students. To empower the students and enhance their practical knowledge, the school not only conducts workshops and seminars in the school premises but also provides opportunities to the students to attend different career counselling programmes. Mr. Himanshu Sharma, Executive, ICSI took an online session on Company Secretary. He informed about the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a premier national professional body constituted under an Act of Parliament, namely the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 (Act No. 56 of 1980) to regulate and develop the profession of Company Secretaries. The ICSI imparts Company Secretaries Course by Distance Learning,provides study material to all registered students, allows students to pursue the Course through self-study mode, along with class room teaching facility at select places through Regional Councils/ Chapters on payment of extra fee.E-learning facility through web-based training and live virtual classroom is also available. Mr. Himanshu Sharma elaborated on what the Company Secretaries Course is and appreciated the students about the knowledge they possessed about the subject. Thestudents were also in formed about the registration procedure.

Workshop by Matific Math 23rd January 2021

An online workshop was organized on 23rd January 2021 by the Matific Math Group for KG and class –I teachers for their upcoming new launch of their digital Math platform for kids in this new digital normal world.This group is into homeschooling through the matific interface. Maths generally has a little fear factor for many and every child takes their own journey for learning different concept at its own pace. The resource person, Mr. Ankit Sahu, introduced the launch of a new digital user-friendly interface for both teachers/parents and students.Through this they have built unique sequence of interactive and game-based platform for different concepts that are taken up in Math. It has a unique real time inbuilt reporting system that will allow teachers and parents to track the students' progress at every step of their learning journey.It covers the school curriculum andhas multiplayer scenario in online games and activities so as to give each child a healthy competitive edge as well.It has personalised training zone wherein parents and teachers can also be involved in the same. The app has different student and teacher interface.The live demo to operate and work on same was given and explained. Overall, the app and the content looked good, however, it needs to be explored more and mapped with the actual curriculum of class -1.
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CBSE IBM EdTech Webinar - Artificial Intelligence 30th November 2020

CBSE IBM EdTech Youth Challenge India is a competition organized by CBSE and IBM to give students an opportunity to work with experts from IBM and its partners to tackle pressing sustainability, climate, and disaster issues through the use of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Participation in this exciting challenge enables students to tackle challenges and help humanity look after our worldbetter. Students of grade 11 along with faculty members of Computer Science department enthusiastically participated in this workshop organised on 30th November2020. The workshop on a current topic “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”,was conducted on zoom by Mr.Krishna. He started with basic concepts related to AI like NPL, types of AI, uses and motives. His interaction with the students, use of graphics and captivating videos made the session come to life. Modern developing concepts of Amazon Go and other such projects were explained in an interactive manner. The topic of use of AI in achieving the 17 development goals of the world till 2030 was discussed motivating students to come up with their own innovative ideas. Links of websites of courses from IBM on AI were shared. Mr. Krishna answered all the questions and shared his experiences making the workshop engaging and enthralling. Towards the end, future projects were shared and students were encouraged to present their ideas for development by the means of a website named “impactersworld.com”. This session truly helped the students comprehend the science behind the working of an AI.
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Workshop : Know About Yourself-The Puberty 7th November 2020

Workshop-Exam Stress and Anxiety November 5, 2020

“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” —Brian Tracy
Stress, pressure, anxiety have become an integral and inseparable part of everyone's life today, be it children or adults, all the more so in this time of pandemic. Constantly living under stress can have serious repercussions on the mental, emotional, physical and even social well-being of a person. Hence, coping with negative pressure and stress is very imperative to leading a happy, healthy, peaceful and meaningful life.
We were very fortunate and honoured that our beloved Founder and Chairperson, Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George, arranged a session for grade XII children with Ms. Jayshree Mehta, an independent consultant and life-skills trainer. She commenced the session by explaining what anxiety is and how the cycle of anxiety works. Stating that one can not just wish stress away, she shared strategies to cope with it. Talking about Neuro-plasticity, she informed that the brain is continuously evolving. To keep it alert we need to challenge it.
Her workshop deconstructed the heavy concepts surrounding behavioural studies into useful guidelines and accessible knowledge. The tips provided during the session to transform distress into eustress were practical and worth implementing.
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Road Safety Webinar July 31, 2020

“Life is precious. No one has the right to take any life, be it human or animal.” These were the words of Mr. Manoj Chandel, a senior Traffic Police Officer, who conducted the webinar on 'Road Safety' for the students of classes IX-XII of Shalom Hills International School. Laying out some important rules and regulations for safe driving, he asked the students to be aware and conscious commuters. Stating that the state spends an enormous amount of money on constructing over-bridges and under-passes, he encouraged everyone to make proper use of them while crossing roads, along with the zebra crossings. He also explained the meaning and practical use of the orange light at intersections, and the purpose of the various lanes on the roads. He clarified the role of the traffic police by saying that they ensure discipline on the roads just as parents do at home and teachers in school.He urged the children to be responsible commuters, andcalled the webinar more a Life-saving webinar than a Road-safety one.He requested the children to insist on their parents following the traffic rules, wearing seat-belts in cars and helmets of specified quality while driving two-wheelers. The session ended with a question-answer round. The students asked their queries without inhibition with Mr. Manoj satisfying them with great patience and gentleness.

Virtual Educational Fair 27th-28th July 2020

Virtual Educational Fair,conducted by International Centre for Advancement in Education- ICAE, New Delhi,was organized forgrades XI-XII on 27th& 28th July. ICAE invited the senior children of Indian and Overseas Universities to avail an opportunity to interact with panelists of IndianUniversities on 27th July and overseas on 28th July. The team of international admissions officers/counsellors from renowned universitiesbrought years of experience in admissions, counselling and guidance that helped in providing information to the students. Pearl Academy, UPES- Dehradun, Flame University, Shiv Nadar, O.PJindal, Academy of Pastry and Krea University were among the Indian Universities invited. The Overseas Universitiesinvited, to name a few, were Institute of Marangoni, University of Ottawa, Canada, Queen's University, University of Windsor, University of Victoria, Canada, ESSEC Business School and Lakehead University Canada. The children were helped with admission requirements and placement processes and the courses available at the undergraduate level these Universities offers; choice of programs, and thus helping them in making informed decisions in finalizing a suitable course and any other topic relevant for studying abroad and within the country. Each University highlighted its uniqueness and strengths and how it is different from others in terms of courses, eligibility, extracurricular activities or scholarships offered.

Life Skill Workshop “Negative Impact of Social Media” Grade-VI 23rd May 2020

An online workshop on 'Negative Impact of Social Media' was conducted by the senior counsellor for the students of VI. The children were familiarized with the various social networking sites like Snap chats, Face book, You tube, their negative impacts were highlighted-like acquiring hate speech, decrease in interpersonal skills, risk of identity theft, cyber bullying- and its emotional implications. Tips on how to stay safe online were also shared like to never share personal details and information, to be vigilant and watch out for phishing and scam, think before posting and to be aware of whom they are talking to, also to follow privacy norms before signing into any social site. They were also apprised about the various dangerous signs that should not be ignored, for e.g if someone tries to insist on having address or contact no, if the person emails objectionable pictures or asks them to post/ email their own pictures, tries to convince to keep the chats secret and asks them to meet without parents' consent. Young Shalomites showed interest and made the session interactive by sharing their experiences and enhancing knowledge on Social Media.

Grades VI-VIII Workshop on “Path to Success & How to Prepare for Examination”

With the aim to overcome examination stress group counselling sessions were takenin the early month of February by the senior counselor,Ms.BhupinderKaur&MsMitu Singh, for the students of classes VI-VIII. The sessions were planned to introspect and understand the causes of stress during examination and how to cope with the pressure. Children were informed to communicate and express feelings and emotions to parents, teachers and counsellor, avoid negative talk & enjoy giving exams with a positive mind set. It is very important to set realistic goals by knowing current status of marks and, recognize strengths & weaknesses. They were also encouraged to prioritize their tasks through activity scheduling.It was stressed to STOP procrastinating which will help them in introspecting to identify excuses, working on easier tasks first,commitment to finish task,breaking large tasks into smaller units, seeking help when the task seems difficult, eliminating distractions,taking breaks to avoid wearing down and rewardingthemselves! Key study skills to beat the exam stress were discussed - studying in a proper environment to minimize distractions, studying for 40-45 minutes at a stretch with regular breaks of 5-10 minutes each, 15 minutes to listen to instrumental music, doing 'e' exercise to improve focus and attention span, fast reading and focusing on key words to enhance concentration and learning, highlighting words and phrases, note-making and use of Mnemonics,and also self-testing which can help them in evaluating themselves better before examinations. It has been rightly said that no body can define success for children but they themselves can.

Webinar on Path to Success 27th January 2020

A session of Webinar on Path to Success was conducted in association with “Fortis School Mental Health Program” for the class X students to promote the emotional well-being of students during exams. The online interactions allowed the students across the country to reach out to Dr. Parikh directly unhindered by geographical barriers.
Dr. Parikh gave the children an insight on study tips and told the children to know their strengthsand learn from setbacks, to create theright environment to study at their table and to avoid studying on the bed. Keeping an uncluttered study table, watching minimal TV, time planning, listening to instrumental music, playing a sport, avoidingintake of caffeine, healthy diet and good sleep for at least 7-8 hours are a must. To enhance visual concentration students were guided to do the 'e' exercise while taking breaks in the maintained study schedule. Children who are more relaxed perform better as compared to the students who are stressed and awake till late hours. The students were also guided to do self-evaluation by taking weekly self-tests and reviews of the performance and to reward and rate themselves on a five point scale. Dr. Parikh informed that typically memory loss takes place within the first 24 hours of studying and then weekly. For best results they students should maintain a revision chart on day 1, 2, 7, 15 and 30 to monitor their progress. While revising they should read only the notes and the highlighted sections by doing skimming and using the technique of Mnemonics.
Webinar concluded with a question and answer round in which Dr. Parikh answered the students' queries through the chat box for open and direct communication.

Winter Internship at Vedatya Institute 7th Jan-10th Jan 2020

The opportunity was provided to class XI students to attend an internship programme in Vedatya Institute to introduce them to contemporary themes that have potential to be developed into career paths and provide value in terms of skills & knowledge required to enhance life skills in general. The students chose Digital Marketing & Role of Artificial Intelligence AND Learning about Entrepreneurship as a theme towards the program. Digital Marketing program allowed students to discuss & analyse the main concepts & theories underlying digital marketing. It also offered exposure to AI as a tool driving digital marketing efficiency and impact. Learning about Entrepreneurship program allowed students to discuss and analyze the main traits that are seen in successful entrepreneur. Basic training to construct an 'idea' into an actionable 'business plan' was also a part of the program. Concepts and theories underlying entrepreneurship were also discussed. Students interacted with a range of entrepreneurs to understand their journey and got guidance on how to pursue that as a career path.

Empowering Self: Social Media & Responsible Decision making 19th December 2019

Students of grade XI of Shalom Hills International School attended a workshop on 'Social Media & Responsible Decision Making', conducted by Ms. NilyaDutt – Counseling Psychologist of Fortis Mental Health Department. The aim of the workshop was to awarethe children regarding the time spent on social internet sites that not only affects health, attention, impaired relationships with peers, parents but also reduces academic performance. Ms.Nilya also expressed that behavior is mostly acquired through observational learning.With gadgets & mobile phones becominga necessity with the children now,they lack in interpersonal and communication skills.As opposed to earlier times, parents give mobile phones to two-year-old children resulting in behavioural complications. The way Google influences an individual's choices/preferences was also discussed in detail.
For better concentration and memory, the resource person specified the need for digital-detox i.e., switching off the mobile phones wherein the children can put the efforts by putting the notifications down, handing over the mobile phones to parents& staying away for let's say 10, 15, 25 minutes and so on.In a way one needs to reduce weight by doing planking.

Playnomics Workshop (Grade XI) November 13, 2019

A highly experiential and interactive workshop was organized by ISBF(Indian School of Business and Finance) for the Commerce students of grade XI. The session started with the briefing of the students by theresource persons, Ms. Navniand Mr. Kaushik. The activity started with the creation of a market scenario and the students were divided into 8 different teams. Each team represented a different country. The teams were given resources like pencils, paper and scissors etc. to produce goods from the given resources and to sell in the market within a given time period. Through the activity the students learnt the working of a market scenario and skills required to survive and work in a competitive environment. After the activity, Ms. Navni explained the learning outcome of the activity and discussed the relevance of international market as well. The session concluded with the students' feedback on the activity.

Grade IV and V Enjoy Tikling Adventure Camp September 27, 2019

'The true essence of life lies in the company of good friends and performing great adventures'. A trip full of adventures is the best way to make the students learn. In order to rejuvenate, an adventurous trip to Camp Tikkling at Rocksport, Gurugram was organized for students of grades IV and V. The students were apprised about the precautions to be followed during the camping activities and then divided into small groups along with their assigned instructors and teachers to enjoy the activities. The excitement among the students and the teachers was palpable. Plethora of activities that were provided proved beneficial for the students to build confidence, sportsmanship and team spirit. The Camp was an exhilarating experience as the students indulged in activities varying from Body Zorb ,Gorilla Cave , Commando net , Sport climbing , Tug of war , Tent pitching ,Hop scotch ,Commando crawl , Vertical ladder with other activities like tractor ride and pottery. The students participated in each activity with full gusto and zeal. The power packed day amidst high thrills and skills engulfed everyone and was an electrifying experience. The students enjoyed themselves, and relished the sumptuous meal.

Trip to “Heritage Transport Museum”, Gurgaon, Manesar 12th &13th September 2019

Visits are not just fun but also provide insight into the information that the place depicts. For enhancing the same information, a trip to the Heritage Transport Museum, Manesar, was organized for the students of class 2 on 12th and 13th September, 2019. This trip involved looking at the various
displays at the museum which showed the evolution of transport over the years and also had vintage transportation exhibits in it. There is everything from carts run on wooden wheels to vintage railway saloon and aircraft as well as marine
transport. The students also saw a visual depiction of the concept in the form of a short film. The children enjoyed to their fullest and came back with their minds full of new and freshly gained knowledge.

Workshop on 'Adolescence Health' August 19, 2019

Adolescence (from Latin adolescere, meaning 'to grow, to mature') is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
The change in mindset and the awareness is only possible if the school and parents give proper and appropriate information to the young generation. It is important to impart basic knowledge about menstruation at school. Good menstrual hygiene can help prevent any kind of pelvic inflammatory diseases and infections.
Keeping this in mind, SHIS organized an informative workshop on 'Adolescence Health' for girls of class V. Dr. Pakhee Aggarwal (Senior Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology) from the renowned Fortis Memorial Research Institute conducted the workshop wherein she educated the young scholars about the rapid physical growth and significance of physical, emotional and psychological changes. During the workshop, the students were told about the science behind menstruation and the myths surrounding it. The girls were also taught basic hygiene that should be maintained during periods.
At the end of the workshop, it was overwhelming to see the students, asking adolescence-related queries with so much confidence and getting their queries resolved. It was an informative and interactive session, targeting the adolescence stage.

Adolescent Health & Menstrual hygiene for girls 19th AUGUST, 2019

A workshop was conducted by the school on 19th August, 2019 to raise awareness among the adolescent girls about their health and menstrual hygiene by Dr. Pakhee Aggarwal, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. She explained the girls about the various methods and steps to be taken during their menstrual time.
Girls also cleared all their doubts by asking several questions from the doctor. The workshop was attended by the girls of grade fifth and sixth of Shalom Hills International School and Seventh, Shalom Presidency School.

Hindi Guest Lecturefor Grade X Students 7th August 2019

A guest lecture, highlighting the importance of Hindi Vyakran, was organised onAugust 7,2019. Ms.BhartiAnand, a renownd resource person and experienced Hindi faculty, helped the students of GradeXlearn many interesting and new things about Hindi LekhenBhag.
The knowledge the students gained during the course of this guest lecture will help them to understand the Hindi language more easily in future. The students enjoyed the session and interacted freely with the resource person.

Summer Excursion to Camp Junga-Shimla May 27 – 31, 2019

With the aim of integrating learning with fun activities, Shalom Hills International School organized an excursion for the students of grades XI & XII to Camp Junga, Shimla form May 27 to 31, 2019.
Filled with excitement the students assembled in the school on May 27 at about 8:30 pm to embark on the adventure trip. The students arrived at the Flag House Resort the next morning. Their first activity was a trek up to the old Junga Fort, the palace of erstwhile Junga Princely State. The second day the children were taken on a river trek and engaged in zip lining. Some students refreshed themselves in the coolness of the river water. This was followed by a night trek under the star lit sky. The final day foud the children enjoying leisure filled day on the mall road of Shimla, shopping for their family members.
The children returned to school thrilled and exhilarated

Psychology Summer Internship - Fortis

The Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Fortis Healthcare, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) branch in Gurgaon held its annual week long Summer Workshops for school students during June. Having attended the sessions in the past year, the students were interested in revisiting the workshops this time as well.
The students were addressed by psychiatrists, psychologists, sports psychologists, psycho-oncologists, art therapists and various other counsellors during the workshops. Every session comprised of discussions and activities based on psychological concepts and principles. Children learnt about clinical mental disorders and their effects on patients. They had a glimpse on how psychological interviews and mental health examinations are conducted, the relationship between a therapist and the client, and techniques regarding remedial processes that are applied in real life.
It is important to note that children were introduced to psychology and its applied fields such as health psychology, organisational psychology and sports psychology. One of their sessions was taken by an art therapist where we were made to draw timelines and discuss life experiences in detail. In conclusion, the Summer Workshops at Fortis are very worthwhile, rewarding, insightful and engaging.

ICAE Global University Fair 22nd May 2019

The Global University Fair for Grades XI & XII was organized and conducted by the International Centre for Advancement in Education, New Delhi. The event was facilitated by the Vice Principal, Mr. Madhukar Priya. The team of international admission officers/counsellors from renowned universities, visited the school campus and brought years of experience in admissions, counselling and guidance that helped in providing information to students, counsellors and other education providers in the school by interacting with them under one roof.
Trinity College Dublin, UIV-University of Victoria, Canada, OP Jindal University, India, Academy of Pastry Art, SIM-Singapore Institute of Management, IIAD- Indian Institute of Art & Design are the names of few Universities to mention.
The broad objectives of holding the fair was to create awareness about the undergraduate education opportunities available in these universities; to facilitate interaction between the faculty/students and the visiting admission officers, thereby enabling a discussion about the application processes, choice of programs, finalizing a suitable course and any other topic relevant for studying abroad; to enable exchange of ideas between the management of the school and the visiting delegates in order to establish stronger links for potential collaborations in the future.

Career Counselling Workshop 30th April 2019

A career based workshop was conducted by Ms. Prashanti, Assistant Professor, Vedatya Institute, for class XII students. She helped the students to introspect that career is not equal to work which is an outdated perspective instead career is equal to life. “A career is a lifetime of work, learning, leisure and relationships and learning how to balance those life activities”.
She advised the students that before choosing a good career they should think, explore/research options, reflect, evaluate, pursue the idea, reject and think again. She highlighted the difference between Traditional (STEM) - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math & Non- Traditional career options. Non-Traditional careers constitute and varies from Photography, Animation, Stock Broking, Wellness, Mass Media/Journalism, Writing, Hospitality & Designing, Art/Architecture, Forestry, Archaeology. She explored more careers options related to Design & Hospitality in detail.
At the end Ms. Sumeen Khanna encouraged the students to participate in Summer internships programs that is scheduled in end of May & 1st week of June. The earned certificates add the credentials in child's profile & help in further education and getting placements.

Career Counselling Workshop For Grade XI April 30,2019

Shalom Hills international Schoolarranged a workshop on 'Career Counselling' at IILM for the students of Class XI, to help them gain clarity in choosing their careers.
The resource person, Ms.Ritu, started the session with some real life experiences which was enlightening for the students. Thereafter,she started an interactive session with the students asking their aims and aspirations in life. The students participated enthusiastically in it. They were guided for various career options (and their related educational qualifications) which they can opt for, like career in aviation engineering, business management, commercial designing, public relations, medicines, food technology etc.
Dr. Gandhi, the Career Counsellor, mainly emphasized on “FOCUS ON YOUR DIRECTION RATHER THAN DEGREES”. She encouraged the students to streamline their interests towards career by giving various “Career Aptitude Tests” available online. It was followed by an open session, where students asked their queries comfortably and were answered satisfactorily. Over all the session was awakening and informative.

Sanskriti MUN 2019 24th April-26th April 2019

Shalomites participated in the Sanskriti MUN conference held from 24th April to 26th April 2019 in Sanskriti School, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. In today's scenario, it has become the need of the hour for the present generation to be receptive to the pressing issues of the world. The conference aimed to welcome the diverse opinions and perspectives of each student to understand the global politics and international relations.
In the three day conference, our students competed with the best schools of India and abroad in various committees; UNCA, Politburo of CCP, Disarmament and International Security Committee, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and All India Political Parties Meet. They exhibited their skills in research, diplomacy, policy making, and debating during the conference.
We are glad to share that Ananya Acharya; class XII-C bagged the Honourable mention in UNCA, as a journalist represented the Indian Express for Disarmament and International Security Committee.
Proudly, our students became the 'voices' for the millions of people in the world.

Career Counseling Grade XII April 23, 2019

A highly informative and interactive workshop on Career counselingwas organized by IILM in Gurgaon. The session was conducted by Professor Ritu.The discussion during the workshop catered to certain topics such as-
1. Activity of introducing without speaking.
2. Goals of life
3. Two important things at this point of life.
Second resource person was Dr. SonaVikas.She explained how to select and categorize their career options. Along with that they were apprised about how colleges streamline their selection which can help the children to understand and work on the same. Points to keep in mind while searching for colleges are-
1. Quality of education
2. Placement security by campus
3. Training to groom an all-round personality
The students found the session quite helpful.

Pro-Social Peer Moderator Program: Caring for The Environment 18th April 2019

The workshop on 'Caring for the Environment', organized by Mental Health Dept. of Fortis Hospital, was attended by the students of class IX & XI, accompanied by the Senior Counsellor, Ms. Bhupinder Kaur. Borrowing insights from Ecopsychology, this experimental workshop sought to expand the emotional connection between individuals and the Natural World, applying lessons from life skills to make sustainable life choices.
Ms. Divya Jain, along with her team, apprised everyone of the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch- GPGP”, largest accumulation of the World's plastic garbage located between Hawaii & California. Almost 2.41 million tons of plastic is dumped in the ocean every year. The GPGP patch is of the size of a continent, estimated to be approx. 1.6 Sq. Kms.
The workshop started with 'Situation Analysis of Environmental Issues' wherein the students were asked about the measures that can be adopted now and in future. An activity, 'Best-Out-of-Waste', was organized. The students came up with maximum alternate uses of given items and ideas on how to reuse them. A thought provoking 'Quiz' followed at the end with a 'Campaign-Making' exercise. Each school team came up with creative & eco-friendly ideas like banning of aluminum foil and replacing it with cloth napkins and giving a hash tag name.
To commemorate the event, the participating schools along with Dr Samir Parikh, a leading Psychiatrist, went for a 'Sapling Drive'.

100 Days Bully to Buddy Campaign: Intervention Phase Training to the Anti-Bullying Squad 6th April 2019

The VI-XII students of Shalom Hills International School were encouraged to form Anti-Bullying Squad to monitor bullying in the school premises. With the help of Fortis Mental Health Care department a3-hour interactive training session on Bully to Buddy was conducted by counseling psychologist Ms.NilyaDutt.The module covered variety of topics highlighting the definition, types of bullying & its short term and long-term consequences.
An ambassador for the intervention, the anti-bullying squad will carry out awareness and skill-building sessions with their fellow class mates. Ms.Nilya said that the squad should engage studentsin activities like debate competitions, poster making, and presentationto create awareness, reducing bullying and working on peer support. Reporting of bullying and response will be addressed. The Squad president and a Nodal teacher will be identified to overview the program. To sustain a long-term impact, the team of Fortis will carry out follow up session with the squad in order to help them address the challenges they experience in working with fellow students along with monitoring their progress each month.
At the end Ms.Nilya described how to respond to bullying incidents by forming a circle of trust & support, surrounding the bully & bullied& NOT SAYING anything but standing holding hands in a show of solidarity to the person being bullied. Any two members of the anti-Bullying Squad to reach the place, walk up to the bully and say Stop, bullying is not okay and take the bullied person away from the place. The students who formed the circle of trust should be congratulated for the effort & encouragement.

Workshop on "How to Successfully Prepare for Examination" Grades VI-VIII- (18th Feb-22nd Feb 2019)

Workshops were conducted by the senior counselor, Ms. Bhupinder Kaur, for the students of classes VI-VIII, during the life skill classes. The aim of the workshop was to introspect and understand the causes of stress during examination and how to cope up the pressure.
Children were informed to communicate and express feelings and emotions to parents, teachers and counsellor, eliminate negative talk & enjoy giving exams with a positive mind set. It is very important to set realistic goals by knowing current status of marks and, recognize strengths & weaknesses.
They were also encouraged to prioritize their tasks through activity scheduling. It was stressed to STOP procrastinating which will help them in introspecting to identify excuses, working on easier tasks first, commitment to finish task, breaking large tasks into smaller units, seeking help when the task seems difficult, eliminating distractions, taking breaks to avoid wearing down and rewarding themselves!
Key study skills to beat the exam stress were discussed - studying in a proper environment to minimize distractions, studying for 40-45 minutes at a stretch with regular breaks of 5-10 minutes each, 15 minutes to listen to instrumental music, doing 'e' exercise to improve focus and attention span, fast reading and focusing on key words to enhance concentration and learning, highlighting words and phrases, note-making and use of Mnemonics, and also self-testing which can help them in evaluating themselves better before examinations.

Young Reporters at Times NIE 6th February 2019

To fulfill its objective of according holistic development to the students, Shalom Hills International School, regularly provides opportunities to the children to enhance their skills. The annual Times NIE Newsmakers' Meet, organized at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, was another such event our students attended to introduce them to the nuances of reporting. The meet was attended by 400 students from various schools.
The young budding reporters, Anjaneya Mishra and Aryaman Tyagi of class VIII, accompanied by their English Teacher, Ms. Meetu Mukherjee, represented the school. This was an opportunity of highlighting their general awareness, creative, artistic and methodical skills.
The panel of judges included Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, the world renowned Indian cricketer, Ms. Archana Gupta and Ms. Poonam Singh- national editors of Times NIE.
The students took part in a written general knowledge quiz on current affairs. They also wrote a report to hone their writing skills, quality of thought and ability to conceptualize.
The program was concluded with a Question/Answer session where the guests shared their professional experiences and motivated students to follow their dreams, and become responsible and honest future citizens.
It was a very educative session and a good exposure for the students.

Importance of Mental Health & Positive Psychology Workshop 18th January 2019

The session on Importance of Mental Health & Positive Psychology was attended by the senior Psychology students accompanied by the senior counsellor Ms. Bhupinder Kaur and their Psychology teacher, Ms. Mitu Singh at IILM University. It was conducted by Dr. Samir Parikh- Psychiatrist & Director of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Hospital.
Dr. Parikh enlightened the students and teachers about the need of more young experts and psychologists in the field of Mental Health to build up an empathetic society. He expressed apprehensions at the young generation indulging in projecting and portraying themselves on Instagram by posting pictures contrary to their real self.
He emphasised that knowledge has no limits and can only be enhanced by reading books that will help the mind to grow and develop. He believes mental health requires experts with knowledge with implementation skills by identifying mental illness and ability to help people with therapeutic approaches and also by spreading awareness of mental issues as a social activist in the community.
He also differentiated the role of psychiatrists and psychologists. While Psychiatrists prescribe medicines, psychologists do therapies. He said that in a recent survey conducted by WHO it has been established that most of the population suffers from depression and need mental & health experts who are resilient, have patience and empathy in dealing with such disorders.
The workshop was thought provoking which not only encouraged the students but also the faculties, clinicians, teachers and counsellors. It ended with a Question/Answer round.

Grade VI: Author's Meet 12 December 12, 2018

An author's meet was conducted for the students of Grade VI on 12th December 2018 at Shalom Presidency School. The renowned cartoonist- Mr. Ajit Narayan conducted the session. The objective of the workshop was to evoke a sense of creativity among the students and teach them innovative ways to improve their drawing skills.
The workshop started with Mr. Narayan asking the students to define the term 'cartoon' in layman language. The students enthusiastically answered and were applauded. Further, he urged the students to use their creative potential to complete the figures using geometrical shapes, according to their perception of the object.
He taught the students to draw various visage angles with the help of eye movements. He also asked the students to draw different positions of the hand holding various objects. He guided them to interpret the emotions of the emoticons such as happiness, sadness, anger, joy, surprise etc. He drew few objects such as a school bag, a pencil and interpreted their expressions as well which was a delight for our young Shalomites!
He ended this informative and creative session by apprising the students about the books written by him.
The students enjoyed this interactive session and found it extremely productive and interesting. They were able to learn innovative ways of drawing cartoons.

Exam and Study Skills: Pro-Social Peer Moderator Program 3rd December 2018

A workshop conducted by the Sports Psychologist, Ms. Divya Jain, was attended by the students of class IX- Khushi Sharma, Pranav, Suchit, Anvisha and Daiyan Pathan, accompanied by the senior counselor, Ms. Bhupinder Kaur, at Fortis Hospital.
Ms. Divya Jain made the students understand how effective planning is done by making short term goals that should be specific, measurable, achievable, and realistically time bound. The workshop started with fun activities like making a tower from balloons, blind-folded activity, multi–tasking and learning the lyrics. Children were encouraged to prioritize their tasks through activity scheduling. It was stressed to STOP procrastinating which will help them in introspecting to identify excuses, working on easier tasks first, commitment to finish task, breaking large tasks into smaller units, seeking help when the task seems difficult, eliminating distractions, taking breaks to avoid wearing down and rewarding yourself!
Key study skills to beat the exam stress were discussed - studying in a proper environment to minimize distractions, studying for 40-45 minutes at a stretch with regular breaks of 5-10 minutes each, 15 minutes to listen to instrumental music, doing 'e' exercise to improve focus and attention span, fast reading and focusing on key words to enhance concentration and learning, highlighting words and phrases, note-making and use of Mnemonics, and also self-testing which can help them in evaluating themselves better before examinations.
In the end, role of mentors and friends was highlighted and students were encouraged to approach their respective teachers, parents & counselors for help.

Workshop On Marrying Emotional Intelligence with Design Thinking November 15, 2018

A highly informative and interactive workshop on Marrying Emotional Intelligence with Design Thinking was organized by IILM. The session was conducted by Ms Reshma Budhia, Managing Partner- Toss the Coin and Design Thinking Specialist. The discussion during the workshop catered to certain issues which discussed about emotional content of media and personality factors. The students of Psychology of grades XI and XII participated in this workshop. They were accompanied by their Psychology teacher Ms. Mitu Singh.
Some of the activities conducted were as follows-
1. Draw a pig (Pig personality test)
2. Activity based on problem focused “How might we”.
3. Random mind map to solve a problem.
The children found this workshop really informative. It was interesting for them to know that media, and problems of life are not about logic but also about emotions.

Awareness on Adolescent Health 13th November 2018

A workshop on Adolescent Health and its importance was conducted for the girls of class VI by Dr Pakhee Aggarwal, a Gynaecologist from Fortis Hospital. Dr Pakhee explained various aspects of adolescence, body images, menarche and how to manage the emotions due to these hormonal and developmental changes.
Dr Pakhee formed a very good connection with the girls and helped them in understanding why some teenagers start maturing early while others are late bloomers. Even if a teenager is adult sized he/she may not be developed emotionally or cognitively. The concept of one's own changing body image - how it feels, how it moves through space, how it looks in the mirror and how one thinks it looks to others was also explained.
She also emphasized on healthy diet and personal hygiene, imbibed confidence and said that children at this age should take this variation in a very normal and positive way. Various myths related to the menstruation were also clarified.
Girls put up questions to clarify their doubts and felt that it was a good step to create awareness.

Grade V Trip to Heritage Transport Museum 13th October 2018

An educational trip for Grade V students was organized to the Heritage Transport Museum on 13th October 2018. The Heritage Transport Museum showcases the evolution of transportation in India. While remaining true to the essence of a transport museum, the Heritage transport museum presents a walk- through, of Indian heritage with modernism creeping through especially by the Royal Families of Rajasthan.
On reaching the museum the students were divided into two groups, with a tour guide escorting each group around the museum. The students were first shown a movie explaining the evolution and timeline of transport over the years. While one group watched the movie, the other group was given a guided tour of the museum.
The museum guide first showed the students the automobile gallery with a display of over 75 vintage and classic cars. The students were then shown a chronological order of transportation in India beginning with walking, riding animals, the palanquins, the story of the wheel, bullock carts, horse carriages and camel carts. There was also a display of the famed 'Palace On Wheels'. A section dealing with the history and growth of the aviation and maritime industry was also an integral part. The students were delighted to see the section which had a collection of Indian toys on transport. A futuristic motorcycle piqued their interest considerably.
The museum's vast galleries provided an enjoyable learning environment for the students. The students enjoyed the trip and learnt about the history and evolution of transportation in India.

Grade III Students Meet the Author 10th October 2018

''Reading is a conversation. All books talk, but a good book listens as well.''
Books form an integral part of our life and enrich our mind. With this perspective in mind, an interactive session was conducted for the students of Grade III with the renowned authoress Ms. Rupa Gulab on 10th October 2018.
The session began with Ms. Rupa Gulab briefly introducing herself and speaking with pride about the different kinds of books she has written on children. Full of curiosity, the students engaged in a power-packed communication and question-answer session. Ms. Rupa Gulab introduced her first book- 'Sandy to the Rescue' by telling how Sandy rescued his friend Aftab from a mean lady Mrs. Gupta and her cat. She also told the students about a few interesting incidents from the book. The author showed the students clippings from the book and asked few questions which the children answered excitedly. They enthusiastically participated in the session showcasing their passion for reading.
Our session ended with story books being personally signed by the author and given to the students as a token of her love and a memory for a lifetime! The students enjoyed the session a lot.

Grade V Activity: Authors Meet 9th October 2018

''In the years when Zakir Hussain was growing up, and during the time when Tansen was changing from a child into a young man, pluralism was a way of the world''.
Reading is a vital part of a child's learning experience. Reading books not only empowers each of us but can unite us too. With this vision in mind our young Shalomites of Grade V were given an opportunity to interact with the renowned author, Mr. Sharad Kohli, on 9th October, 2018.
Mr. Sharad Kohli illustrated the biography of Tansen, the Indian legendary musician. The students interacted keenly with Mr. Sharad Kohli and showed great interest in learning from his experiences and insights. Mr Sharad Kohli stated that he felt it is important that children are introduced to our classical traditions, in music, literature, art and in the performing arts. He has a strong belief that students of today should pick on the diversity of India's classical music traditions, and the joy and wonder could be experienced both as a performer and as a listener. The students heard him with concentration and asked him various questions pertaining to music.
The students felt motivated enough to read books on Classical Music and even make it a part of their lives.

ICAE Global University Fair 3rd October 2018

Shalom Hills International School once again successfully hosted the Global University Fair for children of Grades XI & XII, which was conducted and organized by the International Centre for Advancement in Education- ICAE, New Delhi. A team of international admissions officers/counsellors from renowned universities, visited the school campus and provided information to students, counsellors and other education providers in the school by interacting with them under one roof.
The top thirteen Universities which were part of this Global Fair were:
University of Ottawa (Canada), Ashoka University, ISBF- University of London, California State University (USA), Instituto Marangoni (Milan, London, Paris), , Ashoka University (India) , Shiv Nadar University (India), Indian School of Art & Design- IIAD, Queen's University Kingston, Ontrario, Canada, SP Jain School of Global Management, Middlesex University Dubai, Pearl Academy (India), University of Massachusetts Boston.
The broad objectives of holding the fair was to create awareness about the undergraduate education opportunities available in these universities; to facilitate interaction between the faculty/students and the visiting admission officers thereby enabling a discussion about the application processes, choice of programs, finalizing a suitable course and any other topic relevant for studying abroad; to enable exchange of ideas between the management of the school and the visiting delegates in order to establish stronger links for potential collaborations in the future.
It was an informative and useful session for the students.

Workshop on Robotics October 1, 2018

The students of grade V attended a workshop on Robotics on 1st October 2018.
The workshop helped the students to gain information about Robots. They understood the difference between Voice control Robot, Obstacle avoider Robot and Cellphone control Robot. They could comprehend the importance of line follower Robot. This workshop proved to be helpful in developing their scientific approach and making learning of Science easy and interesting.
The purpose of attending the workshop was to enhance their basic skills of questioning, prediction, qualitative and quantitative observation and communication.
The students considered this opportunity to be an amazing experience to discover the truth of scientific facts all by themselves. The mission of the workshop was to train young minds and to disseminate scientific knowledge and scientific outlook.
The students found the workshop quite interesting and enthusiastically participated in it.

Workshop on Relentless Pursuit of Empowerment September 20, 2018

“Keeping the communication channel open with a teen is one of the most important things that an adult can do.”
Teenagers are at the crossroads of childish naiveté and adult realism, where they are constantly bombarded with choices, questions, advices, pressures and challenges. Facing the dilemma to do what is right but uncertain about what is right, ready to bend and mould to conform to group demands, they often tend be confused.
In an attempt to help the teenage girls to perceive things with a little more clarity a highly informative and interactive workshop on relentless pursuit of empowerment was conducted for the girls of grades XI and XII by the Headmistress. She highlighted the importance of making informed decisions and relying on their instincts. The workshop covered topics related to Etiquettes, learning to say “NO”, treating one's body like a temple, creating positive self-image, handling peer pressure, and seeking validation. The headmistress stressed on the importance of education and career, saying that there should be no compromises made in both the areas. It was also accentuated that the girls remain firm in the face of unwanted physical attention and be prudent in choosing friends. A few tips on self-defense tactics were also given.
The girls found the session very helpful and educative.

Grade IV Educational trip to Heritage Transport Museum 18th August 2018

An educational trip to the Heritage Transport Museum Gurugram, was organized for Grade IV students on 18th August 2018. The objective of the trip was to educate the students about the History of transportation in India. The Heritage Transport Museum showcases the evolution of Transportation in India. While remaining true to the ethos of a transport museum, the Heritage transport museum presents a snapshot of Indian Heritage but with a very modern twist. The students were fascinated with the large display of cars, bikes and buses.
On reaching the museum the students were divided into two groups. Each group was escorted by a tour guide. The students were first shown a movie explaining the evolution and timeline of transport over the years and how it gradually evolved into the present modern day transport. While one group watched the movie inside the museum auditorium, the other group was given a guided tour of the museum.
The museum guide took the students through the various sections of the museum showing them first the automobile gallery which had a display of over 75 vintage and classic cars. The students were then shown a timeline of transportation in India beginning with the story of the wheel, the palanquins, bullock carts, horse carriages and camel carts. There was also a historically inspired railway platform and a section dealing with the history and growth of the aviation industry. The students were delighted to see the section which had a collection of Indian toys on transport.
The museum's extensive galleries provided the perfect learning environment for the students that were both fun and educational. This trip was informative and gave students the knowledge about Transport system to the core!

Workshop on Fashion & Design 25th July 2108

With the collaboration of ICAE-International Centre for Advancement of Education, a workshop on Fashion & Design was organised for the students of classes XI & XII from Humanities stream and those from Science Stream who have chosen Fine Arts as an optional subject. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Maheep Bubber of Institute of Marangoni, Mumbai.
The students were apprised about the broad range of courses the institute offers as Undergraduate Progression Programmes, Post Graduate Executive Programmes, Short courses & Executive Short Courses. It brings experienced Italian & International professionals into the classroom to teach and share their knowledge and valuable experiences.
Mr. Bubber gave the students hands on knowledge on Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Business, Visual Design, Luxury Brand Management & Marketing, Pattern Cutting, Fashion Business & Fashion Drawing, Draping Womenswear/Menswear design, Web Marketing, Customer Relationships and so on. He also informed, that the course-Graphic Design, is in high demand. He encouraged the students to enhance their skills in creativity, industry knowledge and to work upon their portfolios to get admission in Marangoni which assures the students with 94%, job placements. 80% graduates work with leading industries, absolute and aspirational segment of the market.
Students were also motivated to aim for their goals with determination. The children asked relevant questions related to Fashion & Design and were glad to attend the workshop.

Centenary Commemoration - Life and Mission of Nelson Mandela 18th July 2018

Our Grade XI (Humanities) students, accompanied by their Political Science teacher Ms. Richa Jaini, attended a prestigious event, organized jointly by the United Nations Information Centre, Gandhi Yuva Biradari and Working group on Alternative strategies, on the Mandela International Centenary Day 2018, at India International Centre, on 18th July 2018.
The event commenced with the opening speech of UN Secretary General, which was read out by Mr. Derk Segaar, Director, United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan. He read, “Nelson Mandela was a towering global advocate for justice and equality. He never became the prisoner of his past and poured his energy into reconciliation and vision of peaceful multi ethnic Democratic South Africa”. Affirming his faith in peace and solidarity, Mr. Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, former Indian High Commissioner to South Africa and United Kingdom, enlightened the students and teachers on the contemporary challenges confronting nations. He spoke on the life and mission of Nelson Mandela and the impact he had created on the democratic process in South Africa.
During the session, a short film on Gandhi and Mandela's struggle for equality, justice and dignity was screened.
Our students expressed their views confidently and articulated with great precision in the gathering. They raised relevant questions on reverse racial discrimination and peace studies in contemporary times. Rishika Arora and Ananya Acharya won the best interaction award for their intellectual feat! Kudos to our budding political scientists!
'Madiba' as Nelson Mandela was affectionately called in South Africa, believed in the philosophy of inclusiveness. He has emphasised in his book, 'Long Walk to Freedom' that, “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." The thought very well resonated in the Deshmukh Auditorium.

Grade XI Students Visit Biodiversity Park July 17, 2018

Career Counselling/SAT Workshop for Grades XI & XII 7th July 2018

Yet another initiative was taken by the Health & Wellness Department of Shalom Hills to apprise the students of classes XI & XII of various career options available abroad. Mr Amit Govil, an IIT graduate & Chairperson of Erudion Education conducted the workshop that specializes in working with the niche segment of those high school students from India, who wish to pursue under- graduate studies in the US. Mr Govil informed that the company aims in redefining the overseas admissions counselling process and strongly believes in empowering the students to make the right choices for themselves in their pursuit of higher education in America. He interacted with the students and pointed out that if they seek to pursue courses from Princeton, Harvard, Stephen's, Yales or Columbia Universities, they should focus on academic grades in their final exams. He stressed the need for a good recommendation by the school.
Mr Govil also underscored how the US Education System has emerged as a forerunner in overseas courses and preferences, thus becoming synonymous with world class education. There are numerous advantages that it offers to its students like worldwide recognition, academic flexibility, state-of-the art infrastructure and better scholar opportunities, world class faculty and diverse cultural exposure.

Summer Internship Attended by X & XI students at Vedatya Institute

Shalom Hills International in collaboration with Vedatya has been offering short term internships to students from class X, XI and XII in different areas of Management and Hospitality Operations. Almost 20 students had participated in two-week program designed to give interns a platform to explore themselves and increase their knowledge and technical skills in specific themes like - Exploring food, Digital Marketing, Hospitality Events and Entrepreneurship, wherein students learnt about different career options of industry interface for students.
During the week budding entrepreneurs presented their innovative ideas at the Dragons Den. The 'Dragons' or the 'Venture Capitalists', were amazed to see the efforts and ideas put forward by the young minds.
The Culinary program provided a platform for passionate individuals to hone their culinary skills and act as a stepping stone for budding chefs who may like to consider a future career in the vibrant sphere of culinary arts. The four days Program was based on training in kitchen operations in a fun way and included inputs on key tasks, knowledge, and skill components. The internship theme of event management was quite interactive and included tasks like questionnaire as per the themes, layout of a venue, drawing a function prospectus, which will have operational details for operating team. Students designed themes to the likes of Hawaiian, Masquerade, Rain dance to name a few.
Sessions on digital marketing took place where it was talked about Facebook ads, Twitter, Instagram. Case studies were also explained in context to companies which have gained digital advantage and made themselves famous through digital media. It was indeed a fun-filled, interactive and learning based program for young minds to explore various career options in their future.

Playnomics Workshop Report 17th MAY 2018

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The resource persons, Ms Navni Kothari, a faculty at ISBF and Ms Vani Khanna, a manager at ISBF, were experts in their domain and conducted the workshop flawlessly. The make-belief world economy reflected the real world economy, which was an addition to the workshop.

The session was quite interactive as well as informative as the activity conducted by the resource persons was about the World Trade Market.

Activity Report

1. Students were divided into groups of six each and assigned a country each.

2. Each group had a team representative for carrying the economic transactions such as buying, selling, negotiating etc.

3. The market was open for 25 minutes.

4. Each team/country was given an envelope having stationery meant to represent a country's resources to produce goods (in this case paper shapes) and funds.

5. Each country had different resources and money to start the trade, i.e few were rich and few were poor.

6. At the end growth was measured.

The resource persons also introduced Absolute Advantage Theory and Comparative Advantage Theory, and narrated the growth story of Botswana.

Overall, the workshop was successful and had the students taking interest and actively participating.

Career Counselling Workshop for Grades X, XI & XII April 18, 2018

In an endeavor to provide additional information to the students to help them make informed choices, Shalom Hills International School organized a career counseling session for the students of grades X, XI & XII. The young and dynamic resource person, Mr. Abhishek, well understood the needs of the times and kept the students engaged by putting questions to them and sharing anecdotes with them.
He apprised the students about their options to study abroad and gave guidelines on how and when to prepare for the entrances. He informed the students that after China, India has the maximum number of students going abroad to study. He listed some of the advantages of studying abroad and updated them about some upcoming fields in the career industry like-Robotics, Data Analysis, Artificial intelligence, Oceanography, Psychologist etc, which the students could explore.
Overall, it was an interesting and informative session.

Life Skill Workshop

In an attempt to equip children to face pressures and problems of life, a workshop on Life Skills and Peer Pressure was organized for the students of grade VI at IILM, Gurgaon. Accompanied by their teachers, the children visited the IILM Campus on April 6 & 9, 2018 to attend the Life Skill workshop conducted by Dr. Soma Vikas.
The workshop began with an informal interaction with the children, their goals in life, school, friends etc. This was followed by a discussion on their negative and positive approaches. The children learnt many things about peer pressure, appropriate behavior etc. They watched a video and took part in some activities. They learnt how to face problems in day to day life and to develop the confidence to “believe in themselves”.
The session proved to be very helpful for the students in understanding the pressures of life and the right approach towards them.

Hindi Work Shop for Grade VIII Students 12th April 2018

A work shop highlighting the importance of Hindi Vyakran was conducted by Dr. Mukta on 12 April 2018. In this work shop, the students of Grade VIII learnt many interesting and new things about Hindi Lekhen Bhag. The knowledge the students gained from and during the course of this work shop will help them to understand Hindi language more easily in future. The students enjoyed the session and interacted freely with the resource person.

Workshop on Aggression Management by Peer Moderators 21st April 2018

Peer Moderators from Shalom, who had attended the workshop in Fortis Hospital, showed full enthusiasm in spreading awareness among their peers in managing anger within the classroom settings.
They told the difference between Anger & Aggression by highlighting that 'Anger' is an emotion that can be good or bad, need not be directed at others and is normal and natural, whereas 'Aggression' is behaviour, is always harmful, directed at others and can be controlled. Aggression most of the time is learnt from friends, family, community and media. Aggression also means defying authorities, bullying, yelling, breaking, interrupting, intending sarcasm, gossiping, spreading rumours, excluding or sitting alone.
It was explained by the moderators that to control aggression one needs to divert his/her mind by finding alternative solutions, empathizing, regularizing breathing, writing a diary or blog, going for a jog, stopping the blame game and writing a Q-word that associates with happiness.
Guided by the Senior Counsellor, the moderators prepared the presentation and planned activities which were well appreciated by the children of classes IX & X.

Psychology Workshop on Career Counselling April 20, 2018

A highly informative and interactive Psychology workshop on CAREER COUNSELLING was organized by Ms Aex from US, Webster University for all the students of grade XI and the students of XII-C. The workshop started with a very interesting activity where one child was suppose to dance and other kids were asked to follow that. It was later followed by a discussion on human behavior. Using the example of Nazism and Hitler rule and the harsh behavior shown by them, she tried to make the children understand the reason behind their own or other individuals' reasons for behaving in a particular way.
She also described an experiment based on obedience to the children. This interactive and informative workshop helped the children to understand the core of human behavior and the reason for the same.

Career Counselling Workshop for Grade IX April 16 & 19, 2018

In an endeavour to provide additional information to the students to help them make informed choices, Shalom Hills International School organized a career counseling session at IILM. The young and dynamic resource person, Professor Urvashi Nandrajog, well understood the needs of the times and kept the students engaged by putting questions to them and through various activities. She commenced the session by asking the students to define career. After eliciting appropriate responses from them she informed the students that before one can make correct career decisions, one must be able to define who one is. She took the students on a journey to know themselves and to comprehend the difference between their interests and aptitudes, through interesting activities.
Henceforth, she gave a broad outline of some of the careers that they could opt for and how they could begin to prepare for them.
The students found the session very informative and fruitful.

Hindi Workshop for Grade VI students 19th April 2018

A work shop highlighting the importance of Hindi Vyakran was conducted by Dr. Rama Gupta for the students of grade VI on 19 April 2018. This workshop helped the students of Grade VI to learn many interesting and new things about the Hindi Vyakran Bhag. The knowledge the students gained from and during the course of this work shop will help them to appreciate and understand the Hindi language more easily.
The session proved to be very informative and productive. The students enjoyed the session and interacted freely with the resource person.

Workshop on Aggression Management

The Pro-Social Peer Moderator Programme is an initiative taken by Fortis Group of Mental Health Department which provides a platform for students to learn application-based life skills through the medium of interactive workshops. The theme of today's workshop was 'Aggression Management' which was attended by Ms Bhupinder Kaur- Senior Counsellor along with the students of class IX & X on 11th April'2018. The children from different schools participated as moderators to learn and spread awareness on 'What Aggression is, its Types, Bystander's Role, Consequences of aggression and How it can be managed'.
Ms Chitwan Kaur & Ms Mimansa Singh headed the workshop and told the difference between Anger & Aggression. Anger is an emotion that can be good or bad, need not be directed at others and is normal and natural, whereas Aggression is a behaviour, is always harmful, directed at others and can be controlled. Aggression most of the time is learnt from friends, family, community and media. Aggression also means defying authorities, bullying, yelling, breaking, interrupting, intending sarcasm, gossiping, spreading rumours, excluding or sitting alone. The concept of bullying was also explained in detail through various activities.
Aggression can be managed by Identifying its triggers for e.g watch your thoughts, catch it at the right time; Channelize Your Anger by expressing yourself, problem solving; channelize your energy and be regular with sleep, appetite and recreation. Build Empathy- by stopping the blame game as blaming does not give solutions, by putting yourself in other's shoes, listening to others' views, reasoning it out and trying to 'forgive'. Become Assertive- focus upon style of communication- Being an Aggressive, Passive, Passive Aggressor & Assertive. Children were helped in giving assertive responses in different situations.
Finally, a Role Paly activity was done by segregating children into different groups who campaigned on 'Life Without Aggression' through Enactment, Poster Making & Story Telling.

Workshop on "Mother Daughter Relationship”

A highly informative, interactive and activity based workshop was conducted on March 24, 2018, in the school, by the Psychology teacher Ms. Mitu Singh. The students of Grade XII with their respective mothers participated in this activity and indeed shaped the purpose of this workshop. The aim of the activity was to redefine and enhance the mother-daughter bond. It was based on different activities like-
1. Activity 1- Blindfolding- based on trust factor.
2. Activity 2- Chinese whisper- based on communication factor. This activity had two parts- one where the daughter conveyed the message to her mother and the other in which a big chain was formed through which a message was passed on and later was spoken aloud by the last member.
3. Activity 3- Questionnaire related to web relationship.
Over all it was a very enjoyable experience, both for the students and their mothers. The mothers really enjoyed all the activities which contributed in strengthening this bond.
The parents thanked the School for giving them this great opportunity to be a part of this workshop and help develop a better understanding and bond with their daughters.

Workshop - Design Thinking and Innovation December 3, 2022

A workshop on Design Thinking & Innovation was conducted by Suncity School, Sector-54, to familiarize the School Heads and Vice Principals/Coordinators with the significance of instilling this very important skill in the children. The Speakers, Prof. Ravi Poovaiah, IDC, IIT Mumbai, Mr. Harish Sanduja, Academic Director- Principal, Doha, Qatar, Ms. Prajakta Kuklkarni, Founder-Director, NODES, Pune, Prof. Ajanta Sen, IDC, IIT Mumbai, and Chairperson Suncity School, Ms. Rupa Chakravarty, provided detailed insight into the Process, and gave an overview of the Curriculum and Learning Objectives. The Assessment Grading system and Rubrics were also explained. Some samples questions of the project works were also shared. An glimpse of the Teacher's Manual was also given. The speakers clarified that Design Thinking is not about designing but developing skills for problem solving. As teachers or parents, we tend to influence the minds of the children while making decisions. It is imperative that we allow our children to think independently. It was emphasized that learning occurs only we come out of our comfort zone. The attending principals and teachers were then tasked to create an educational toy using the material provided, and then present it to the others explaining the concept it was based on and its working. The session was an enriching and engaging one.

Physical Literarcy Workshop 5th November'22

A “Physical Literacy Workshop” was conducted by the Suncity School, 37D on 5 th November'22 to conceptualize and develop an understanding towards the physical, affective and cognitive skill development of children. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Ashish- representative of the International literacy association –UK under the aegis of GPSC and was attended by 8 schools including DPS-Rewari, Bal Bharti School, DAV school-sec 14, Suncity school-sec 54, Lions Public school, Rotary Public School and the host school. The workshop highlighted the importance of integration of physical activities (running, jumping, throwing and catching) in the physical education curriculum which would help the children to become better athletes and acquire the skill and confidence to overcome challenges. The curriculum was explained through PPT's and games. The session was enriching and full of creativity.

CBSE Capacity Building Programme October 15 to 16, 2022

Shalom Hills International School strives not only for the development of its students, but also to maximise the potential of its teachers. An enriching CBSE initiated Capacity Building Programme was organised for the teachers of the secondary and higher secondary section. The workshop was attended by teachers from different schools of Gurugram.
The facilitators, Mr. M L Sawhney and Mrs. Neera Chopra, pointed out the importance of creating an appropriate learning environment for the students, and discussed, through examples, how to initiate and direct conversations leading students to specific topics. They also highlighted the importance of focusing on building multiple intelligence in students, through various activities, such as, storytelling, description, explanation, exposition and brainstorming, for better comprehension and retention. Teachers' knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy was recapitulated and the modified Bloom verbs discussed in detail. The facilitators stressed on shifting the teachers' focus from teaching objectives to learning objectives. Various AFL tools and their successful implementation were discussed. Efficient lesson planning strategies were discussed in the workshop.
The teachers gained clarity about item writing- how to frame questions based on remembering, understanding, applying, HOTs, creating and evaluating; and also emphasized on the correct question words to be used in order to eliminate any ambiguity in the question paper. The workshop was followed by a discussion on the approach to be used for framing Assertion- Reasoning questions. The use of Direct Instruction, Indirect Instruction and Demonstration methods were discussed. The facilitators also explained how to effectively use the CBSE Portal, DIKSHA APP, SIKSHA APP etc.
At the end of the two-day workshop, the teachers were assessed on their learning through multiple- choice questions. The workshop was well conducted and effective in meeting the stated objectives. It was a great learning experience for the teachers.

Erudithon: Workshop on The Use of Multimedia in Teaching Learning and Assessment October 15, 2022

Educational technology or Learning Technology' mainly comprises the use of technology in the process of teaching and learning. Latest technological tools and techniques like laptops, interactive whiteboards, and smart phones; internet, Wi-Fi, and YouTube etc., are preferred by todays learners.
Educators continually search for more effective ways to engage their students during learning as well as to increase their learning outcomes. In order to achieve educational effectiveness, it is important for the educators to adopt effective teaching methods with the assistance of advanced technology.
A workshop was conducted by the Department of Computer Science for the teachers of grades VI-XIII, on the topic “Use of Multimedia in Teaching Learning and Assessment” in two slots. Ms. Neha Kapoor and Ms. Sarika Aneja explained various multimedia resources like Kahoot, Padlet, Mindmap, Quizziz, which would be helpful for a teacher in a classroom. A hands-on session was taken on how to use Mind-maps (Lucid charts) along with new features of MS PowerPoint i.e., Draw Tab-Drawing tools-Pencil, highlighter, convert group- link to shape, link to math, creating video through PPT, how to use Summary zoom feature on slides, how to remove background of a picture.
The practical session, conducted in the computer lab, was very useful for the teachers.

International Conclave – Digital Transformation and Internationalization of Education September 27, 2022

With the aim to approach the imminent need for and demonstrate a roadmap towards digitization and internationalization of education by encapsulating insights and critical reflections on contemporary relevant issues spanning right across education, skilling and research that form the very essence for a resilient and agile future,Deakin University and Tata Consultancy Services in India organised an International Conclave on “Digital Transformation and Internationalization of Education”. Ms Kavita Bhardwaj from Shalom Hills International School attended the conclave to gain insight into entwining technology with classroom teaching.
The Chief Guest, Hon. Minister for Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised that the 250 million plus young Indians between 15-25 yrs. have to be properly trained and well-equipped to embrace the new technology. He was optimistic that India will lead the 4.0 digitisation, creating a knowledge and digital hub.
The Padma Bhushan awardee, Mr. Subramaniam Ramadorai, emphasised the raising of a mindfully resilient population. Stressing the need for a hybrid model, he said that real learning occurs when the learners are emotionally involved. He also asked the teaching fraternity to contemplate the why, what, whom and how in relation to their teaching content and methodology. All the other eminent speakers,accentuated the need to make knowledge accessible, and to transform mindsets to adopt technological reforms.
The session was informative and fruitful.

“Workshop on “Identification of Special Needs Children and Classroom Strategies” September 17, 2022

Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International conducted a workshop for teachers of classes III - X on the topic “Identification of Special Needs Children & Classroom Strategies”. It was conducted by Special Educator Ms. Preeti Dalal of the primary wing. The teachers were apprised on how to identify students having any type of (LD's) learning disabilities. Sr. Counsellor Ms. Bhupinder also shared her professional experience during the workshop.
The workshop focused on Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and also ADHD. Teachers also had few queries which were answered by the resource person.
Following suggestions were presented to the teachers to help Special children:
1. Help to build up self-esteem & confidence in the child.
2. Timely communication with parents.
3. Help to engage the special children in class, to feel them, they are also one of us.
4. Motivate the children.
5. Make task simpler for special need children.
6. It's usually better to teach positive behaviour rather than to eliminate negative behaviour.
7. Teachers to be proactive and creative.
8. Assign short activities for restless children.
9. Teachers should be committed to let the children make involvement with Interactive teaching strategies.

Workshop on Capacity Building Program – SCIENCE (IX and X) September 16 and 17, 2022

Constant upgradation and pacing up with the dynamic environment is the need of the hour. In a constant endeavor to upgrade the fraternity to make the balance between future challenges and present two Science facilitators of Shalom Hills International School, attended the two-day Capacity Building Programme for Activity Based Teaching in Science conducted by CBSE, held in Lions Public school, Sec-10, Gurgaon.
The main objective of the program was to develop participants ability to enable change in their respective educational institutions. Which included many activities, discussion, deliberation, applicability and inclusion in the curriculum to improve it.
The resource persons Ms. Anuradha Chhabra and Ms. Poonam Saxena began with an introduction of the scientific methods, keeping in view of NCF -2005 for teachers teaching Science. A Power point presentation highlighted the capsule points of the New Education Policy, emphasizing on the points like inclusive and equitable education, Traits of adolescents and use of Bloom's digital taxonomy in new curriculum framework. Different kinds of questions based on latest CBSE pattern, various activities like how scientific is it, trigger activities, paper activity, exit-entry card, and other speaking activities were planned in between so as to break the monotony and keep the teachers involved. They also acted as a recapitulation of the topics covered.
Overall, the workshop was very informative and gripping.

Capacity Building Workshop - English Class XII September 14 and 15, 2022

“The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth”.

Blue Bells Model School organized a two-day CBSE initiated Capacity Building Workshop for Language teachers teaching English to Class XII. Two teachers from Shalom Hills International School, Ms. Meenakshi Madaan and Ms. Ritika Kharbanda, attended the session.
The workshop started with an innovative activity in which the teachers were required to connect half part of a proverb given to them with the other half. This activity helped the teachers to come out of their comfort zones and made the session interactive and resourceful.
Three skills of English language i.e. Writing, Listening and Speaking, were covered during the workshop. Tips to help the teachers break the monotony in the classrooms and engage the students in experiential learning, were given. The basis of Bloom Taxonomy was also recapitulated by Ms. Abha Jha and Ms. Maallbika, the resource persons.
The blueprint of the question paper shared by CBSE and the agenda for practical files for TERM-II was also discussed. The teachers shared their real-life experiences so that the challenges faced by teachers could be overcome. Different kind of tips and ideas were also discussed so that long answer questions could be answered easily by the students in the board examinations.
Overall, the session was helpful and productive.

Sustainable Development Goals Workshop September 7, 2022

A workshop to familiarize teachers with the Sustainable Development Goals was organized by Shalom Hills international School under the guidance of its enterprising Founder and Chairperson.
As per the custom at Shalom, the workshop was set to motion with the Lords Prayer. The Sr. Coordinator initiated the event by giving a brief background of and talking about the importance of Sustainable Development Goals. Ms. Lopa Mudra, the presenter, apprised the teachers about the meaning of sustainable development using real life examples. She entered into discussion mode with the teachers while explaining about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Right from No Poverty, to Zero Hunger, Maternal Mortality Rate, Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Communities, Climate Action, Gender Equality, Life under water and on land, to Peace, Justice and Partnership for Goals, all the points were pondered upon in detail and very well explained. The teachers showed active participation during the event, answering questions and sharing meaningful insights to the various topics.
The workshop ended by encouraging all the teachers to follow the necessary steps towards sustainable development and also mobilize the students to become active contributors in the drive for sustainable development.

Financial Literacy and Use of Digital Tools August 4, 2022

SHALOM HILLS INTERNATIONAL School organised a Sensitization Programme on Financial Literacy and use of Digital Tools on August 4, 2022. The session was conducted by SEBI certified Resource Person, Ms. Abhipsha, under the aegis of CBSE as an initiative to sensitize teachers across the country on the basics of Financial Literacy and use of Digital Tools that are relevant in the current scenario. The programme was conducted as a HUB activity wherein the teachers from the member schools of the Hub also participated. Manav Rachna International School Sec 51, S.D Adarsh Vidyalaya, KV 2 Air Force Station, Tagore Public school teachers were among the participants along with the teachers of the host institution.
The focus of the session was to create awareness about basic financial planning. Ms. Abhipsha discussed the importance of proper financial planning, benefits of savings, the ways to increase savings, benefits of investment from an early age, and how to protect oneself from cyber frauds.
The participants appreciated this welcoming move by CBSE to help them remain updated and empowered in the field of financial planning.

Workshop Blue Planet (Smart collection of waste material) July 2nd , 2022

A workshop on smart collection of waste material was conducted on 2nd July 2022. Mr. Krishna was the resource person from Blue Planet who conducted the workshop for all teachers of Shalom Hills group of schools. The main aim of the workshop was to create awareness about the importance of collecting waste in an organized manner so as to keep the Earth clean and pollution free. By engaging teachers, students and policy makers the organization plans to create long term public policy plans and initiatives that will lead the charge for a sustainable future.
The workshop emphasized on the importance of motivating students to collect waste material like plastic, paper etc from around their surroundings on a weekly basis. Two bins would be kept at schools for plastic and paper waste. The participating students and teachers would be given points which would lead to winning certificates and medals. PPT and videos were shown to the teachers which had plans on the proposed collective responsibility drive (CDR). Many innovative things like a bench made out of recycled plastic was shown to the teachers.
. The workshop helped the teachers understand the importance of creating awareness among the young students about collective responsibility in waste management.

Workshop Experiential Activities (Pre-school and Primary School) June 30th , 2022

A workshop on Experiential activities for Pre-school and Primary school was conducted by Pearson on 30th June 2022. Ms Shradha Anand was the resource person who conducted the workshop for pre-primary and primary teachers of Shalom Hills group of schools. The aim of the workshop was to help the teachers understand the new emerging trends in teaching as per NEP as well as to help them re-engineer their teaching methodology, pedagogy, transaction and delivery.
Kinesthetic activities like nature scavenger hunt, mini alphabet sensory bins, letter bingo activity were explained as well as demonstrated during the workshop. There were different experiential activities related to Math, Science, SST, Hindi and English. For grades 1-5 many interesting activities like sensory bag, clock model, map making, free writing, swatter activity, misconception check, puppet show etc were introduced to the teachers. English had many new experiential activities like scrabble, word-search, cross-word, radio show etc. Emphasis was given on improving the speaking and reading skills of the students. A discussion on the important aspects of NEP also took place. Use of technology, 21st century skills, curricular integration, foundational literacy and evolution of NEP were some of the additional aspects discussed in the workshop. The workshop was interactive and helped the teachers understand the latest and innovative Experiential activities given in NEP.

Workshop on Aims for Behaviour Modification in Teenagers to Make Classrooms Happy May 19 & 21, 2022

A workshop was organized for the SHIS teaching faculty by the Health & Wellness department. It was conducted by Ms Geetika Kapoor-founder of Ed Essential, a community outreach that brings the science of learning to the service of children. Ms. Kapoor is a trainer in the field of School Psychology from Kansa, USA, and has upgraded her skills in Behaviour Analysis, Precision teaching and content analysis for academic curriculums.
The session started with an ice-breaker group activity on “Let's talk in groups”. The purpose was for the group members to know about each other, their past experiences and feelings associated with them. Ms Kapoor explained that feelings are mostly neglected & ignored creating problems leading to self-doubt. She talked about the developmental needs that each post adolescent carries and goes through in the classroom. Emotionally disruptive behaviour needs to be understood by not being judgemental but by noticing and reflecting upon it.
The teachers need to be experimenters and problem solvers by putting themselves in the shoes of the children who will not learn at once. She said after the lockdown learners are taking time to adjust and readapt to the physical school and we should not rush instead deal with them with patience and a calm state of mind.
A two-hour interactive session in two slots was greatly appreciated by the teachers. A token of appreciation was presented to Ms Geetika Kapoor by the Headmistress.

Webinar on Children Safety & Wellbeing April 16, 2022

An integrated webinar for SHIS staff was organized by the Health & Wellness department of the school. The resource persons were Ms Neha Tyagi- Legal Consultant at Supreme Court and Delhi High court judiciary; Ms Annie Namratha and Ms Kashish Jain- both Advocacy Ambassadors. The webinar comprised 3 sessions: Legal, Academic and Psychological. Under Legal- Ms Neha explored the facts under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences- 2012 POCSO Act and JJ justice (Reformation and Rehabilitation) Act-2015 (JJA). Under Academic- Roles and responsibilities of schools for children's safety and wellbeing were explained in detail by Ms Annie. Under Psychological- curriculum-syllabus for safety and wellbeing of children was discussed by Ms Kashish.
Ms Kashish also had an interaction related to the Life Skill book that has been introduced in the current session to help the children become aware about all ten life skills. Some common aspects were related to Physical/Online safety, bullying, empathy and communication and critical/creative thinking skills.
The webinar catered to all the needs of children's safety and well-being explaining them in detail. An interactive session, it was highly appreciated by the staff members.

CBSE English Test item writing training February 21-28, 2022

CBSE COE Panchkula organized an English (Class 9-10) Test Item Writing Training webinar in collaboration with British Council. The training period conducted by CBSE Master Trainer Educators was attended by Ms Mamta Badia on behalf of Shalom Hills International School.
The first step in the process was to review the NCERT curriculum and identify how the relevant CBSE syllabus which sets out the content to be taught could be intertwined with the curriculum. This mapping produced a 'Learning Ladder' which identified both pedagogy and learning outcomes from the NCERT curriculum which were then aligned with the content from the CBSE syllabus. The trainees were told that the purpose of the assessments is a summative test which will allow students to not only demonstrate what they know and can do but also give them and their teachers some formative information about areas of strength and development needs.
The participants were trained to design the assessments keeping in mind the following:

Create subject-specific assessment objectives
Assess a more significant proportion of higher order thinking skills such as analysis and evaluation
Reduce the proportion of assessment on recall of knowledge
Increase the assessment of fundamental skills in real-world contexts
Use authentic source materials and scenarios
Use more diagrams and other visual materials
Use more structured questions which link together to vary the demand throughout the assessment
Use language which is accessible to all levels of student ability
Use a limited range of command words consistently
Use improved level of response and point based mark schemes.

The webinar was very informative and educative.

Webinar - Learning Standards Framework for English February 16, 2022

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
An online session on Learning Standards Framework for English (IX –X) was organized by CBSE in collaboration with Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. The session was addressed by the Chairperson CBSE, Director (Academics), CBSE and other CBSE functionaries along with subject experts.
The main objective of the workshop was to give an insight of 'Learning Standards Framework – A Comprehensive Document' that has been designed by their team for English for classes IX-X. The CBSE desires to orient practicing English teachers to these Frameworks and also collect their feedback so that these may be improved and later utilized by schools and teachers.
The resource person started the webinar by delineating the importance of competency-based education and experiential learning. Many examples were highlighted to inform the teachers about various pedagogical processes, assessment strategies, rubrics for assessments, and sample questions with complexity growing from basic level to the highest level. The session ended with a question answer round.
The English teaching fraternity was encouraged to share their valuable feedback and ideas using the Civis platform. All in all, this Framework will work as an equalizer for teaching and learning of English language.

Webinar - Employability Skills January 18, 2022

A webinar was conducted by CBSE on Employability Skills on January 18, 2022. The agenda for the webinar was to explain the functioning of CBSE portal www.psscive.ac.in. It is a very user friendly portal where teachers and students can have easy access to the content related to employability skills subjects.
The resource person Mr. Vikram Jha explained the procedure of registration of the teachers. After the registration, teachers can create any number of batches. Batch code can be shared with the students. Similarly, students also get themselves registered on the portal and can join the batch with the help of batch code.
Mr. Vikram Jha also displayed a demonstration of the entire process to clarify the steps. He also explained other features of the portal like access to sample paper, managing batch etc. The session concluded with a question answer round followed by attendance marked on Google form.

Adaptability- Back to system- Transition from Online to Physical mode: Coping strategies January 08, 2022

A webinar on Adaptability Transition from Online to Physical classes was conducted by Ms. Stuti Sood- Counseling Psychologist at the Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis. As part of her work besides behavior modification and stress management she provides an eclectic approach and supportive therapy.
Ms. Sood talked about how the transition from online to offline has impacted the whole community in terms of fear and anxiety of getting contaminated, has brought threats to children more than the adults. She focused upon Controlling the Controllable in personal and professional life and by not regretting something that cannot be controlled. An Inclusive approach needs to be adopted by talking to the parents, and individual session will help the child in meeting societal demands and bringing things back to the normal once again.
Few of the coping strategies for the teachers were suggested like self-love and self-care, treating oneself with compassion, setting reasonable expectations, remaining connected with the people who are significant in your lives.
An overall rejuvenating session helped the teachers to express their emotions and talk freely.

Developing Resilience at Home & at Work Place January 08, 2022

The Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International School organized a webinar on the Topic “Developing Resilience at Home & at Work Place' AND 'Positive Habits for a Work Life Balance'.
The workshop highlighted the quality of “Resilience”, the ability to bounce back when encountering the challenges that are an inevitable part of life. Like any skill, with practice, resilience can be learned. The Senior counselor emphasized that when one practices resilience, it's like “working out” one's 'resilience muscle', getting stronger every day. She explained that Resilience in the workplace improves organizational skill and employee performance. Resilience also shapes the way employees respond to and manage the stress of change.
The next half of the session was taken up by the Middle wing Counselor on,” Positive Habits for Work Life Balance”. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude”. Few habits like, choose the quality of life you desire, know your limits and respect them, set aside time for those close to you, Build a support network, turn off technology and periodically re-evaluate your life, were discussed.
The session was fruitful. Teachers stepped forward and asked questions and it was answered by the counselors. Few books were also suggested for reading.

Webinar – Enhancing Public Speaking Skills September 17, 2021

“If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives.”
Public Speaking is one the most feared as well as one of the greatest skills one can acquire. Standing in front of a large audience to deliver a speech, cab be a harrowing experience for many.
Ms Kavita Bhardwaj (HOD English) attended a webinar, “Enhancing Public Speaking Skills”, organised by CENTA, to help teachers to overcome their dread of public speaking and help their students to become proficient public speakers.
The resource person, Dr. Pooja Banjamin Jain, began by discussing the essence and benefits of public speaking. Laying out the barriers in public speaking, she provided solutions for them and emphasising on the three Ps – Plan, Practice and Prepare. She advised the aspiring public speakers to let their personality come through in their speech. Dr. Pooja also provided the strategies to enhance one's public speaking skills.
The interactive session was informative and highly enlightening. The aim was not only to help teachers enhance their public speaking skills but also to guide their students to do the same.

Webinar on National Education Policy-2020 September 11, 2021

'App Dippo Bhav' (Be your own Lamp) - Bhagwan Buddha
Technological advancements since past few decades have led to the globalization of the world. People today live in the World of virtual cultures due to this ongoing pandemic. So, constant upgradation and pacing up with the dynamic environment is the need of the hour. Shalom Hills International School, in a constant endeavour to upgrade the fraternity so as to make the balance between future challenges and present need, has initiated a program 'Erudithon 2021 - Share your knowledge' in the form of brief presentations, activities, discussions, deliberations, applicability and inclusion in the curriculum to improve it.
Keeping the above in mind, a Webinar was conducted by Ms. Kousalya Seshadri and Ms. Tista Choudhry for the teachers of VI-X, on the National Education Policy-2020. The webinar acted as a recapitulation of ideas already known and practiced by teachers. The program began with an introduction which included history of education policy and regular amendments in it. A Powerpoint presentation highlighted the capsule points of New Education Policy, emphasizing on the points like inclusive and equitable education and use of technology in the new curriculum framework.
Quizzes were planned in between so as to break the monotony and keep the teachers involved, they also acted as a brush up of the topics explained. Overall, the workshop was very informative and interactive.

Erudithon 2021-Fostering Digital Literacy and Creativity September 9, 2021

“Sharing knowledge occurs when people are genuinely interested in helping one another develop new capacities for action; it is about creating learning processes.” - Peter Senge
Teaching is an ongoing learning process. With the intention of sharing knowledge, Shalom Hills International School has initiated a program 'Erudithon 2021, to enable the teachers collaborate and learn from each other. A Workshop on 'Fostering Digital Literacy and Creativity Skills' was organized for the teachers of Grade 6 to 9 was conducted by Ms. Reena Bhagat and Ms. Ritika Kharbanda using the virtual platform.
In a rapidly changing world, there are new fantastic problems and there are exciting possibilities. In order to introduce the topic -Creativity Skills, a fun filled activity of drawing a landscape was conducted for the teachers. The objective was to emphasize- how rigid are the pictures in our mind that we do not think beyond that. The need of Digital literacy was discussed considering different subjects. Different e-resources used in the teaching learning process were also discussed. The teachers presented their experiences and initiatives taken to foster creativity in the classroom. Blooms Taxonomy was also a part of the workshop. The significance of creativity and the steps to reach that level were also taken into consideration.
The Workshop was an amalgamation of PPT, Video Presentation, fun filled activity and discussion. Teachers participated with full enthusiasm making the workshop interactive and successful.

Workshop: Competency Based Education For Primary Teachers 9 September 2021

Erudithon is the programme initiated with the motive of sharing knowledge with peer group.
Grade 3 teachers, Ms. Pritika Chugh and Ms. Nidhi Verma presented a workshop on the topic 'Competency Based Education'. It was an interactive session to discuss the importance of Competency Based Education and highlight the difference between the Traditional Methods of Teaching and Competency Based Education.
The session started with 'Brain Storming' along with a discussion of the topics and its outcomes and impacts on the education system.
A Quiz based on the topic was conducted during the workshop and teachers participated enthusiastically.
Over all, it was a fun-filled interactive session laying stress on the importance of Competency Based Education.

Workshop: Concept Mapping for Easy Content Writing 8th September 2021

Erudithon is the series of workshops organised with the motive of sharing knowledge with peer group.
Grade 3 teachers, Ms. Anchal Sharma and Ms. Sapna Tyagi presented a workshop on the topic 'Concept Mapping for Easy Content Writing'. It was an interactive session to discuss the importance and use of idea of including and incorporating concept mapping in the teaching – learning process.
The session started with a healthy discussion on different ways and activities which the teachers of the primary wing usually follow in their teaching and learning process.
Teachers were made aware about different types of concept maps. Names and links to various concepts map creating websites were shared with them. A demo was given on how to create concept maps for easy content writing and eventually making learning and teaching fun for students and teachers. Towards the end of the session a quiz was conducted to revise the concept. An activity on creating and presenting a concept map was also organised.
Over all, it was a fun-filled interactive session and enjoyed by the teachers.

Webinar on Art Integrated Learning Teachers of Classes VI- IX September 07, 2021

The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.
Shalom Hills International School believes that the key to unlocking profound human understanding and accomplishment is integration in all aspects. Keeping the visionary ideologies in mind under the initiative 'Erudithon 2021 - Share your knowledge', on 7th September 2021 a workshop was conducted by Miss Rajbala and Miss Deepmala on 'Art Integrated Learning'.
The program began with explaining the difference between Art and Art Integration with the help of a Quiz. The teachers then presented, elucidated and played varied activities based on different subjects like 'Learning by Singing ', 'Clapping Activity', 'Mirror Activity' and many more.
The overwhelming session was enjoyed by all as it was a step towards creating an interactive classroom for the future torchbearers.

Workshop - Effective Communication 7th September 2021

“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide in our communication with others.”
An innovative workshop was organised on the topic- 'Effective Communication Skills' for the teachers of primary wing on 7th September 2021 through the virtual platform. The workshop ailed to upgrade their communication skills of the participants and shed their inhibitions and negativity, along with enlightening the teachers on the importance of effective communication, an essential skill in today's world. Emphasising that communication is more than just words, the teachers shared techniques of effective communication such as listening to understand; observation; retention; non-verbal communication; being clear and succinct; being empathetic and many more.
The emphasis was laid on attributes of good interpersonal skills vital to collaborate and communicate with different types of people. Having a strong work ethic, professionalism, power to inspire others and resolve conflicts, being tactful and respectful paves way for working as a team. This workshop will surely encourage the participants to identify, build and improve their professional image, to enhance awareness towards one's role in the organization, and also to overcome the barriers in communication.

Online Workshop- 'Creating Explanation Content' 6th September 2021

A live workshop on 'How to create explanation content for your class' was organized by Shalom Hills International School for the educators of Grade I-V on 6th September 2021 as a part of the ERUDITHON-Competency Based Program.
The mainstay of the session was to apprise the teachers how a little add-on video, audio or graphic can improve the quality of their teaching content, which can make their teaching more impactful, and impressive. It was shared with the teachers how they can start the class with mind warm up exercises and use movement in their teaching to catch the attention of young kids in class. Learning content under two categories- explanation and practice were thoroughly discussed. The key building blocks of any explanation content like hooks, GIFs, Memes, audios, videos, real world examples, hand-on activities were briefly discussed in the workshop.
The teachers were made to do a couple of activities to drive home the practice content or the use of apps for making the teaching and assessment more easy and fun- filled.
The session concluded with a thought, “It is the supreme art of the TEACHER to awaken the joy in creative expression and knowledge- by Albert Einstein”. It was an educative and refreshing session.

Online Workshop- 'Interdisciplinary Art Integration' 3rd September 2021

“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.”
An online workshop on Interdisciplinary Art Integration was organized by Shalom Hills International School for the educators of Grades I-V on 3rd September 2021 as part of the ERUDITHON-Competency Based Program.
The aim of the workshop was to acquaint the teachers with the various art forms namely visual art, performing art. The workshop also aimed at integration of art in the day-to-day transaction of the curriculum and to promote active/experiential learning for “connecting knowledge to life outside the school”, ensuring that learning shifts away from rote methods for enriching the curriculum, so that it goes beyond textbooks.
The workshop highlighted the engrossing areas of learning such as storytelling, mime, singing, role play, comic strip, clay modelling. The learning platform was an engaging one and the participating teachers took active part in the workshop as was evident in their enthusiasm, their involvement in all the activities, their active response as well as their cooperation throughout the session.
The session concluded with a glance of activities done in our school and a questionnaire to be attempted by the teachers.

Online Workshop- 'Experiential Learning in Environmental Education' 2nd September 2021

As a part of the ERUDITHON-Competency Based Program, a live workshop on “Experiential Learning in Environmental Education” was organized by Shalom Hills International School for the educators of Grades I-V on 2nd September 2021, in order to improve the virtual learning process.
The mainstay of the session was to apprise the teachers about the collaboration of the Experiential learning in Environmental Education which should be child inclusive and collaborative. It was also highlighted that the Experiential learning are the competencies which lead to holistic development and prepares the child for lifelong learning.
Ensuring full participation, the trainees were taken through hands on activities to achieve experience of learning by doing.
The session concluded with a thought -provoking and quintessential quote, “Learning never exhausts the mind as change is the end result of all true learning”. It was an eye-opening and refreshing session.

Workshop- 'Setting Learning Outcomes in Teaching -Learning' 1st September 2021

A live workshop on Setting Learning Outcomes in Teaching-Learning was organized by Shalom Hills International School for the educators of Grades I-V on 1st September 2021 as part of the ERUDITHON-Competency Based Program, with the aim to improve the virtual learning process.
The mainstay of the session was to apprise the teachers about the setting of the learning outcomes which should be child inclusive, experiential and collaborative. It was also highlighted that the learning outcomes are the competencies which lead to holistic development and prepares the child for lifelong learning.
Ensuring full participation, the trainees were taken through a gamut of activities to drive home the key points to achieve the effective learning objectives and outcomes through pedagogy, curriculum and assessment keeping in mind capabilities of varied learners, and to ensure that the students are able to extract the maximum from it.
The session concluded with a thought -provoking and quintessential quote, “Learning never exhausts the mind as change is the end result of all true learning”. It was indeed an eye-opening and refreshing session.

CBSE WORKSHOP- 'Early Childhood Care and Education' 31st August 2021

"Childhood is the best of all the seasons of life, and the longer it lasts with happy memories, the stronger the emotional stability in adulthood."
A webinar on Early Childhood Care and Education was organized on 31st August 2021 to acquaint the teachers about the holistic development of a child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.
The speaker Associate Professor Fay Hadley emphasized that teachers are the best investments a country can make to promote human resource development, gender equality and social cohesion, and to reduce the costs for later remedial programmes. They were also sensitised how early years of development are critical for providing a firm foundation in cognitive, language and motor development, as well as social, emotional and moral development.
The teachers also learned certain responsibilities and competencies expected from an early childhood and care educator, which includes understanding of child's holistic development and learning; engaging parents, families and caregivers as partners and the right ways of inculcating good habits and values in their students. The workshop concluded with an interactive question and answer session. It was an informative and enriching workshop.

ERUDITHON 2021 Workshop: Competency Building For Primary Teachers 31st August 2021

Erudithon is the programme started with the motive of sharing knowledge with peer group through planned workshops.
Grade 3 teachers, Ms. Jyoti Batra and Ms. Rashi Bhatia, conducted a workshop on the topic 'Competency Building based on Phonics'. It was a complete interactive session attended by the teachers of Primary Wing to discuss the importance of phonics and the methods to incorporate phonetic teaching in our curriculum.
The session started with the game 'Word Antakshri' followed by a discussion regarding phonics, phonetics and phonemes. A lot of games like – scripting instant story, dumb charades, Phonetic song and animal grid were played which the teachers enjoyed and participated in enthusiastically.
Over all, it was a fun-filled interactive session laying stress on the role played by phonics in language teaching and learning.

Webinar on Experiential Learning Teachers of Classes VI, VII and IX August 31, 2021

In constant endeavour to keep the fraternity up skilled and engaged in a progression cycle, Shalom Hills International School has initiated a program 'Erudithon 2021 - Share your knowledge'. The intention and objective of this program is to share knowledge with peers in the form of a brief presentation which may include some activity, discussion, deliberation, applicability and inclusion in the curriculum to improve it.
Keeping the above in mind, a Webinar was conducted by Ms. Aditi Jain and Ms. Mamta Badia on the topic of Experiential Learning. It was purely an interactive session, organized noting that the teachers had attended numerous such workshops and webinars conducted by CBSE and others. The webinar acted as a reinforcement of ideas already known and practiced by teachers. The program began with an Icebreaker Activity which included stress busting breathing exercise and a sense actuating exercise. A PowerPoint presentation was shared with the teachers which highlighted reference to Diksha, reinforcement of meanings of holistic development and experiential learning (EL), the strategies involved in EL, Kolb's cycle, views of some great Indian Educators such as Jiddu Krishnamurthy, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindra Nath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. All the teachers shared their experiences while practicing EL in various subjects and expressed their willingness and determination to further the same. They all agreed that,
“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” - Carl Rogers

Erudithon- Webinar on Physical & Emotional Wellness 27th August 2021

The webinar on Physical & Emotional Wellness was conducted for the teachers of grades VI-IX by the senior counsellor Ms Bhupinder Kaur. The objective was to help the teachers understand the importance of physical and emotional wellness. Key features of how mind and body work together were discussed as it is well said that 'There is no Health without Mental Health'
Physical Health depends upon our bodies and Mental Health depends upon our minds. It is important to keep ourselves healthy by keeping fit, eating well, getting adequate sleep and managing stress or regulating emotions positively. Similarly, it is important to control our thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour. The same thing that keeps our body healthy also keeps our mind healthy. It was also explained that if the employees are not in positive state of mind it may affect their performance, miss deadlines and difficulty in concentrating, social withdrawal, also may experience bouts of emotions like frequent irritability and tearfulness.
It was told that as any other health issue, people should be vigilant in identifying their emotions, be aware of their own stereotyped & stigmatizing attitudes and approach for help. Later a Quiz based activity was conducted to assess their emotional intelligence-EQ
It was an interactive session and the teachers opened up in the Question/Answer round seeking remedies for their issues.

Online Training Programme on Story-telling (CBSE) June 14, 2021

A training programme on Storytelling as Pedagogy was conducted online by CBSE to equip educators with resources and techniques which would help them in presenting facts and ideas in such a way that students not only understand it but also retain the knowledge. The programme was attended by teachers from grades 1 to 12th. Storytelling as a pedagogical tool may be used to explore regional and cultural diversity of our country, to integrate stories into the curriculum at all levels. The session started with an explanation of the history of story-telling and its place in the classroom. The trainers emphasized the importance of making the narration of a story as interesting as possible with the use of different tools like pictures etc. Stories can be used to connect different subjects and to develop a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. Stories are an important tool for integrated learning. Importance was given to creating participation in the class through the stories. In online classes one can invite the students to give their responses, ask questions, carry the narration forward through the chat box. Story-telling is an important learning tool as it activates higher order thinking skills in students. The online webinar concluded with the teachers being informed about the website where they can get more information on the different training programmes that are being conducted for Storytelling.

School Portal Update Workshop June12, 2021

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
Though efficiency is the foundation of survival but effectiveness is the foundation of success and Shalom Hills International School, believing in both efficiency and effectiveness, is continuously working to adapt to the advancement in the education sector and provide a better platform to its students and staff for their approach.
A workshop about the ERP school portal was conducted by Mr. Piyush in collaboration with Edu Next Technologies. The current unprecedented situation has brought a big change in the education system wherein the classes are being conducted on online platforms. The school was already using Microsoft Team as the online platform for conducting classes and this workshop detailed the enhanced up-gradation in the school portal which can now reflect and connect directly with Microsoft Teams. Mr. Ajay described the entire process and additions made to the school portal which can be very helpful to both teachers and students in many aspects related to creating meetings, assignments, marking attendance, and even getting a clear idea about student's activity on it.
The major goal was to achieve a systematic and user-friendly approach towards learning and availability of the resources at the easiest connect. The workshop was useful and it iterated the continuous efforts being made by the school management to enhance the online learning platform for the students.

SQAA Workshop June12, 2021

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”- John Dewey
With the acceptance of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 by India, one of the significant goals is raising the quality of school education in the country. Accordingly, CBSE has developed a mechanism of School Quality Assessment and Assurance (SQAA) for comprehensive school evaluation aiming at continuous quality improvement through self-analysis and self-monitoring of quality enhancement processes. CBSE recognizes the importance of self-assessment as an integral part of schools' ongoing review and improvement plan.
A workshop to impart information about the same to all the teachers of Shalom Hills International School, was conducted by the SQAA In-charges for their respective domains. As the overall in-charge, the Vice Principalexplained the importance, process and benefits of SQAA with the help of a detailed presentation. He detailed that SQAA not only enhances the student's learning but empowers the school in assessing their performance with the help of different tools and thus moving further on the developmental continuum. The other in-charges then one by one explained the role and importance of their domains and sub-domains focusing on the area where each teacher is responsible and accordingly liable for diligent completion of the work. They also focused on the vitality of keeping a track of records and evidences of all the activities.
The workshop was concluded withthe Vice Principal stressing that Shalom, under the guidance of its visionary Founder and Chairperson, believes in the formulation of comprehensive methods and approaches to address the issue of refining the quality of school education in the country and will not leave any stone unturned in accomplishing this goal.

Enlightening Session for English teachers May 28, 2021

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John Crosby Shalom Hills is blessed to be headed by a resilient leader, a passionate educationist and an empathetic guide, its Founder and Chairperson, Dr (Mrs.) Lily George, who never fails to support and hand-hold her teachers.
In an enlightening session, our beloved MD ma'am, addressed the grades III-XII teachers of the English Department, to help them enhance their teaching skills. She was enthusiastically welcomed by the Principal (Jr.).
Introducing herself and the school, MD ma'am touched upon the establishment days of Shalom. Sharing her life experiences, she encouraged the teachers to have unwavering faith in God as He provides the strength to accomplish one's goals. Nature has a special place in her heart. She believes plants and the beauty of nature have healing properties.
In an engaging session she took up the grade X poem-Amanda, to demonstrate the art of teaching. She guided the teachers on how to lead the students to the theme of the poem by relating it to their real-life situations. Beautifully reciting the poem with appropriate stress and intonation, she brought out the true message of the poem, and provided a new perspective to the teachers to imbibe in their own class rooms.
Talking about the qualities of a teacher, she stated that within everyone is a book of knowledge. We need to turn each page and utilize that knowledge, assimilate it and pass it on to others. Education for her is - Spreading light to the darkest corners to remove ignorance.
Stressing on the importance if time, she encouraged all to value time. She also elaborately described the nuance of reaction and response, aiming that reaction is always a negative aspect and hence should always be avoided centralizing on the response. Teachers need to be expressive and appreciative. They need to understand when to motivate and where to appreciate, as there should never be incorrect appreciation.
The session concluded with ma'am blessing all the teachers with strength and happiness.
Both Principal Sir and Principal (Jr.), along with all the teachers, thanked MD Ma'am for her time, leadership, support, and the wisdom she imparted. It was indeed a privilege to witness a true teacher in action.

Code Basic AI and Code Basic Workshop March18-20, 2021

Shalom Hills International School organised an informative workshopon Artificial Intelligence for the teachers of primary wing from 18th March to 20th March 2021. The aim of the workshop was to introducetheprimary school teachers to the world of AI, so as to enable them to bring it to their classroom. This challenging assignment also required development of an AI syllabus that is interesting and easy for the children to follow. The workshop was divided into 3 sessions, conducted by Mr. ManbirBedi of the Primary Plus Magazine. He introduced the key concepts on artificial intelligence; defining critical terms, capabilities along with introducing a few hands-on activities that can be incorporated in the curriculum. The workshop took the teachers through the new AI CBSE syllabus and explained how to implement it. Each day of the workshop progressed with interesting hands-on activities along with critical thinking and analysing. Finallyconcluding with reflection sessions,which emphasized on what had been covered so far, difficulties that were faced and how theywereovercome. Feedback was also collected on what needs to be improved in the workshop. The introduction to the 3D concepts and following the 5 main steps for the Workshop was an exhilarating experience.

Webinar For Teachers On Nep 2020 Guidelines February 19, 2021

A webinar was organized by CBSE wherein the resource person Ms. Arti Chopra intricately shared the vision and other important specifics of the National Education Policy 2020. NEP envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India. This policy envisages that the existing 10+2 structure in school education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3-18. The highest priority of the education system will be to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy in primary school by 2025. It aims to simplify learning for all students with special emphasis on Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), strengthening of the TETs to inculcate better test material, both in terms of content and pedagogy. The assessment system will be made objective and developmental oriented. Conclusively, it aims to move towards education which is more holistic and multidisciplinary. It was a highly enriching and productive webinar.

Teachers' Workshop - Adobe Spark Creativity Tool February 27,2021

If you are not willing to learn, No one can help you. If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you. To enhance the creativity, usage and knowledge of teachers about computers, an online Adobe workshop on Zoom was conducted under the aegis of our Founder and Chairperson Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George, on 27th February 2021. Adobe Spark is the story telling application that has the ability to help teachers design posters, webpages, videos etc. This is under Adobe Digital Disha Program. Mr. Saffin Mathew and Mr. Krishna Kumar updated the teachers about the enhanced workings of the software, how it would help them in making their lessons more interactive and stimulating for long lasting learning.Different types of tools in the software were explained along with some hands-on trials. After attending this workshop, the teachers came out better fortified with lots of creative material to restructure their already skilful teaching methods and tools.

Pearson Workshop (English Department) Grade 1-5 February 27, 2021

Aworkshop was organized for the teachers of Englishof grades1 to 5 by Pearson book Company on 27th February 2021. The resource persons, Ms. Ila, Ms. Neha and Ms. Tanisha,informed the teachers about the new books in grammar and literature which have been published by the company. They spoke about the simplified version of books available for grades 1 and 2. The key features of this workshop were the introduction of the innovative features of the book like Create a Mind Map, Word calculator etc. The resource person also showed the digital animation available for the books which can make the lessons interesting and interactive for the students. They also took the teachers through various aspects in the resource book for teachers which can help them in making question papers and worksheets. A feedback form was filled by all the teachers towards the end of the workshop

'Reflection 2020-21' Teachers Grades I – V March 6, 2021

A Reflection meeting was conducted with theteachers of Middle wing under the supervision of HM (I to V). Teachers used this time to evaluate professional learning and sharing of teaching learning goals for the next session (2021-22).
The aim of the session was to observeand inculcate the best practices of eachteacher to improve the virtual teaching methodology for maximumlearning of the students. Class in-charges of each grade one by one presented and explained the highlights of the year, learning outcome, achievements and area of improvements. All the teachers discussed areas thatcould be worked upon to improve the virtual teaching techniques. Tomake the session interactive and interesting the teachers were encouraged to askquestions/clarify their doubts and give suggestions for improvement.
Teachers looked forward to a fresh start and recall all the mental notes they took during theyear about what to do differently to make the next year even better.
The team was encouraged to come up with innovations and creativity by the school Principal (Sr.) accompanied by Principal (Jr.). He also appreciated them for their efforts during this teaching-learning process in this pandemic situation.

Webinar: Implementing Peer-Turoring January 29, 2021

Peer-tutoring is a proven best practice in education. The NEP 2020 has recommended using this technique to help slow learners achieve their learning outcomes. Implementing peer-tutoring not only requires a change in the mindset of different stakeholders but also the introduction of several new processes.
To understand peer-tutoring and its benefits, nature of mindset changes required to adapt it and the essential processes required to implement peer-tutoring a webinar Friday@5 was organised by ICSL Education Convo for educators. The resource persons were Prof. Namita Ranganathan, Department of Education, Delhi University, Ms. Pirjo Suhonen, Teacher Educator & Director, ALO Finland, Ms Renu Khanna, Teacher, Knucles Elementary, North Carolina, USA, with Dr. Atul Nischal, Founder-Director, ICSL, acting as the Moderator.
The resource persons emphasised on peer-tutoring being a collaborative and cooperative learning process with the focus on child-to-child learning. Since a real-time class comprises members with diverse skill sets, peer-tutoring enables the members to help each other learn. The role of the educator in peer-tutoring is to identify each child's skill/ability/strength which he/she can share with group members, in addition to the weakness he/she needs help in. The focus in peer-tutoring is on the process of learning not on the end – the end result will follow will the process in a multiple-intelligences and abilities in class. The webinar concluded with a question-answer session to clarify the doubts of the attendees.

English Webinar September 11, 2020

The English faculty of Shalom Hills International School, attended an online webinar organized by Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd. The webinar was conducted by Mr. Deepam Mittal. In the course of the session, Mr. Deepam gave a synopsis of the recently released New Education Policy. He also updated the teachers about the changes in the English syllabus and the portions deleted form the syllabus of classes IX-XII. The new marking scheme was also shared with the teachers. In addition to these, he also gave a step by step presentation on how to create question papers using their Test Generator. Overall it was an informative and useful session.

Webinar-Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks September 5, 2020

During this transitional pandemic phase, when everyone is faced with challenges and emotional stress, Kriti Group of Companies organised a webinar with the main speaker being Mr. Shiv Khera, the eminent author, Educator and Business Consultant. His books have sold 8 million copies including the international seller “You Can Win”. The teachers were accorded the opportunity to attend the online webinar and learn tips to develop a positive attitude towards life. Mr. Khera stated that in these uncertain and unpredictable times feelings of frustration, anger, depression and chronic stress are widespread. He emphasised that this crisis has impacted the life, livelihood and lifestyle when people are troubled whether the crisis will end first or the money. In order to face this crisis, he advised everyone to first of all accept, then prioritise and distinguish between what is important and what is urgent. Generally, we give priority to urgent matters, but if the important concerns like health and relationships are neglected for long, they will convert to urgencies. Direction is more important than speed. One must be emotionally strong to handle challenging times and failures. He stressed that the silver lining is that whenever unemployment goes up, self-employment goes up. One should be solution focused and provider rather than problem focused. We must make our choices carefully as they ultimately make us. Highlighting the role of teachers, he said we need to prepare the younger generation for life so that we don't have to repair them. He encouraged all to give back to the society by proactively doing good. The talk by Mr. Khera was truly inspirational and opened doors to positive thoughts, choices and actions.

Workshop on Stress Management August 1, 2020

Yet another thought-provoking workshop was organized by the Health & Wellness department for the entire faculty of the Shalom group on 'Stress Management' and how to cope up with the inner conflicts and outside pressures during the pandemic. The workshop was conducted by Dr Samir Parikh, the eminent Psychiatrist and Director- Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Mental Health Program. Dr Parikh focussed on three components that build up stress during pandemic that are anxiety of illness, uncertainty regarding future and anxiety of dealing with new normal. He said these anxieties can be resolved by taking medications, following government guidelines and precautions,eliminating negativity, spreading positive messages, staying productive, living in the present by accepting the situation, and maintaining connectivity with friends&family. He also shared few tips on how to keep a balance between work and home by maintaining a daily schedule like waking time, fixing work station, taking multiple breaks, playing board games, spending time with senior citizens and children in family. He also said that it is a time to build generosity, compassion and empathy among ourselves and our youths. There is a need to prepare oneself to adapt to changes in life, focus on positive communication and value system, leading a healthy life style by listening to music, doing mediation and exercise. Also, to become a problem solver rather than keeping it inside and not procrastinating. He encouraged all to seek help from colleagues, friends or mental health professionals. The workshop ended with a useful question and answer round.

Rorschach-Exner System 19th-21st June 2020

Three days Online subject enrichment course in Psychology was attended by Ms. Bhupinder Kaur &Ms. Mitu Singh which was organized by the team of Fortis Mental Health Department. The four-hour workshop was conducted by Ms.KamnaChhiber- Head of Mental Health Department, Ms.Mimansa Singh- Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Kriti Munjal & Ms.AnunaBordoloi. Rorschach Exner System is the elaborative & systematic psychological projective inkblot tool to diagnose various mental health illness and is widely used by the clinical psychologists/psychiatristsall over the world. The greatest utility of the RT is when an understanding of a person, as an individual becomes important for the purpose of selecting strategies. The personality assessment is done that helps in understanding the psychological organization and functioning of the person rather than the behavior of the person.It is used for diagnostic purpose, better diagnostic clarity specially in psychotic disorders. The administration, scoring, interpretation with report writing was very well explained by the speakers in detail.

Pro-Social Peer Moderator Program 22nd-28th June 2020

A series of workshops under Pro-Social Peer Moderator program were organized virtually for classes IX-XII. Fortis Pro-Social Peer Moderator is an important initiative in taking life skills to schools across country. The workshops were conducted byleading Psychiatrist and Director of Fortis Mental Health Department Dr. Samir Parikh. The themes to learn Life Skills in Application included Aggression Management, Media Literacy, Risk Behavior Management, Gender Sensitivity, Study & Exam Skills,Caring for the Environment and Bully to Buddy. Life skills help build resilience and empower us to handle the ups and downs of life effectively. According to Dr. Parikh- “Assertiveness is an important life skill that helps with managing aggressive behavior”. During the sessions he pondered on Media Literacy and said we need to recognize the value of thinking critically, being able to analyze the information we consume. Being passive recipients and consumers of media will impact the ability to discern the credibility of information. He also talked about risk taking behaviors that can be mediated by building adolescent's abilities to navigate peer linked situations where risk taking can occur. Incorporating the right skills and approach to studying and exam taking is a must for success in life for students. The experience gained by the Shalomiteswas enriched with positive values that will help them in enhancing the skills to deal with adversities in life. wastika Acharya, the Workshop concluded with a few “Fun –filled Activities” for teachers. The session was informative and interactive.

'Workshop on “Striking Balance between Work and Home” 27thJune 2020

Under the able guidance of senior authorities and mentors, the Health & Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International School took aninitiative to enlighten theteachers on the topic“Striking Balance between work and home”.It was conducted by Ms. Kristna, Counsellor of the MiddleWing along with Ms. Bhupinder Counsellor Senior Wing. Striking a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times, but it is all the more daunting and necessary during times of economic stagnation and uncertainty.The Workshop highlighted how one can maintain a balance and strike the right chord between work and home in the spirit of self-care, both emotionally and physically. Following Tips were given to the teachers for self-developmentin maintaining Work –Life Balance:  1.Wake up early  2. Fix your workspace  3. Utilize breaks  4. Equip your kids with activities and tasks  5. Save time for family interaction Work life balance is not an entitlement or benefit. One has to create it for oneself.” As suggested by HM ma'am Ms. Swastika Acharya, the Workshop concluded with a few “Fun –filled Activities” for teachers. The session was informative and interactive.

'TUK - Assessment Demo' June 27, 2020

A session was conducted by 'The Ultimate Knowledge' for teachersusing the Google Meet platform. The session was addressed by Mr. Lovelish Abraham, Ms. Reeta Roy and Ms. Akshita Nigam. The focus was on the unique features of the TUK GK books prescribed for our students. Every feature was explained in detail and the suggestions of the teachers were welcomed. This is the time, when technology is playing a major role in the teaching and learning process. Mr. Lovelish apprised the teachers with the 'TUK Portal', a platform to 'Learn Ultimate Anytime, Anywhere' for Grade 3 to Grade12.Ms. Akshita continued the session emphasizing on the importance of online assessment and briefing about the 'TUK Online Assessment'. The session concluded with the Middle Wing Headmistress, Ms. Swastika Acharya, appreciating the TUK Team for their interesting and informative presentation.

Webinar on “Introduction to School Psychology” 17th& 18th June 2020

A webinar on Introduction to School Psychology was organized for teachers and Psychology students on 17th& 18th June. It was taken by the guest speaker MsGeetika Kapoor- School & Educational Psychologist and founder of EdEssential. She broadly categorized School Psychology as a Professional and specialized sub-field in Psychology that combines knowledge and skill set of Psychology and education. MsGeetika spoke about three components that every school should adopt - Interventions for Academic Skills, Social Skills and Interventions for Emotional Well-being that builds up the overall personality of an individual. The teachers should aim to develop systematic explicit instruction in phonics, reading comprehension needs explicit teaching, early intervention in language development. She said the rate of learning/response to intervention is an important determiner. For emotional well being the teacher should spend time in understanding the emotional state of the child and hence take appropriate measures by approaching counsellors, as handling emotional issues will be time consuming that target meaningful skills training. Finally, proper follow ups are very important to track action-consequence set.

Webinar on the new normal - Academic Challenges and Health Demeanours June 26, 2020

“Wherever we see something good happening, we should appreciate it and help it to spread far and wide. Same is the case with education,” said Anil Swarup, Former Secretary, School Education, Government of India, in a webinar on 'The New Normal- academic challenges and health demeanours', on 26th June 2020. He discussed various important points related to virtual classes. The main focus of this webinar was
• Travelling for learning.
• Use of technology to make learning an enjoyable experience.
• Discovering techniques to enhance learning.
• Importance of assessments.
He talked about so much material available around and the need to utilize the material smartly. He also emphasized on coupling two teachers together to facilitate the process of teaching and learning. The webinar ended with an interactive session.

Training-Pedagogy of LanguageJune 17, 2020

CBSE initiated training 'Diksha' on Pedagogy of Language was attended by the HOD of English Department. The training focused on various aspects of teaching the English language to the children. The Bloom's Taxonomy was outlined along with the list of vocabulary to be used for its various stages. The course focused on teaching the four skills of language-Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing. The building of vocabulary, grammatical structure, qualities of a good listener and aspects of fluent writing were elaborated. The five main forms of literature were also highlighted. It was a useful and informative training.

Webinar on Cyber-safety at School: During and Post Covid May 29, 2020

The Head of Computer Science Department, Ms. Sarika Aneja had an opportunity to join for a live candid talk with top Cyber Security Expert Mr. Rakshit Tandon and topmost academician Mr. M. M. Pant, regarding Cyber Ethics and Awareness at School Level. Top School Leader Dr. Ruchi Seth and Dr. Sudha Acharya along with Dr. Roma Kumar discussed about the psychology of students. The Webinar was organised by Augmented Minds (Under the Flagship of Cyber Peril) Founder/ CEO Mr. Rakesh Malaviya. All the eminent experts in their domains shared their experience. Mr. Rakshit apprised school teachers how to remain safe while conducting virtual classes. It is very important to go through all the security measures before using any platform- Zoom, MS Teams, Webex etc. He informed how we can guide students to keep themselves digitally safe while using social networking sites. He also enlightened everyone about the cyber-crime laws in India. Mr. Rakshit Tandon added, “Victims of fraud should not hesitate to approach the police. On the cyberspace, it is impossible to erase a digital footprint completely. He informed that students can join the short-term course Hackershala, an Online Cyber Security Summer Internship programme. It was indeed a very enlightening webinar.

Webinar on Cyber Space: Navigating Opportunities Taming Threats May 30, 2020

The Department of Computer had an opportunity to attend the Webinar conducted by Admitkard hosted by Mr. Rajshekhar Pullabhatia and Mr. Dheeraj Bhatia on 30th May 2020.
Today's generation of digital natives can seamlessly connect with the world and access information in a way that simply wasn't possible earlier. But the same comes with the safety risks, from cyber-crimes to malware and the dark web. We have to safely navigate the web and mitigate the risks that wait online. Also the cyber security has emerged as a lucrative and in demand career option.
The main focus of this webinar was
1) Vulnerability in the digital era of cloud computing, Machine learning and AI.
2) Protecting children online.
3) Online frauds.
4) Safeguarding mobile phones from cyber attacks.
5) Cyber threats in every organization.
6) Cybersecurity as a career, scope and opportunities.
The content is not recorded as a conventional video lesson and the teacher is in control of the session at all times and is able to alter the course and pace of the lecture as per his/her own will. The level of the content used and the approach of delivering the concept was appreciated by the teachers of the department. On the whole it was found to be good.

Webinar on Online Safety for Working Women June 2, 2020

The Department of Computer had an opportunity to attend the Webinar conducted by Collins hosted by the top Cyber Security Expert Mr. Rakshit Tandon on 2nd June 2020. Mr. Rakshit discussed many points regarding the Safety and security of the Working Women while surfing the internet for research or as means of communication or entertainment. He started with the discussion on current online frauds happening in the society. Mr. Rakshit apprised school teachers how to remain safe while conducting virtual classes. It is very important to go through all the security measures before using any platform- Zoom, MS Teams, Webex etc. He informed how we can guide students to keep themselves digitally safe while using social networking sites. He also enlightened everyone about the cyber-crime laws in India. Mr Rakshit cautioned about how much personal information you provide on social networking sites. The more information you post, the easier it may be for a hacker or someone else to use that information to steal your identity, access your data or commit other crimes such as stalking. He apprised about Email fraud (or email scam) being the intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual through email, which began almost as soon as email became widely used. It can take the form of a "con game", or scam. Confidence tricks tend to exploit the inherent greed and dishonesty of their victims. Many people have lost their life savings due to fraud. Mr. Rakshit Tandon added, “Victims of fraud should not hesitate to approach the police. On the cyberspace, it is impossible to erase a digital footprint completely.” It was indeed a very enlightening webinar.

Webinar on Introduction of Artificial Intelligence in Schools May 26, 2020

The Department of Computer Science had an opportunity to attend the Webinar conducted on 26th May'20 by Dr. Niti Dwivedi who is a Microsoft Certified Trainer. The primary goal of AI is to improve computer behavior so that it can be called intelligent. The main focus of this webinar was
1) How it will give benefits to school.
2) Does AI integration in education promote “effective pedagogy” in the class room.
3) Future prospects of AI globally.
The content is not recorded as a conventional video lesson and the teacher is in control of the session at all times and is able to alter the course and pace of the lecture as per his/her own will. It was also explained how AI can help the Schools to automate the tasks and why it is important for students to learn this new emerging technology. The level of the content used and the approach of delivering the concept was appreciated by the teachers of the department. The session was followed by a Question and Answers round in which the participants queries were solved. On the whole it was found to be a good .

Webinar by Math Buddy May 27, 2020

The Department of Mathematics had an opportunity to attend the Webinar conducted by Math Buddy on 27th May 2020. Math Buddy offers digital platform for classes I to X with virtual interactive activities to help students learn Math with understanding. It involves hands on activities along with few great simulations to enable students to understand the concept in a better way. It ensures the involvement of students in various activities where students can keep a track of their progress with the avatars on their profiles. The hands-on activities are designed in such a way that it serves the purpose of Math Lab as well. The content is not recorded as a conventional video lesson and the teacher is in control of the session at all times and is able to alter the course and pace of the lecture as per his/her own will. The level of the content used and the approach of delivering the concept was unanimously appreciated by the teachers of the department. On the whole it was found to be a good and useful product especially for virtual teaching. .

Workshop on “One Note” April 19, 2020

The Shalom group of schools, under the innovative leadership of its Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs. Lilly) George, prospers in comradeship and constantly works in the best interest of each other. With the consent of the Headmistress, the French teacher, Ms Aditi Jain conducted a workshop on the application software 'OneNote' to facilitate her colleagues to incorporate the software in order to make the teaching-learning process more smooth, interesting and easy. She volunteered to conduct the workshop online and explained all the features relating to the software in great detail. It was indeed a pronounced gesture on the part of Ms. Aditi and a great learning for the teachers.

Workshop on “Microsoft Teams” April 18, 2020

In the wake of the reports and the concerns expressed regarding the safety issue of the 'Zoom App', and under the directions of the Directorate of Education, Shalom decided to discontinue the 'Zoom online virtual classes'. Keeping pace with the times, 'Microsoft Teams' was introduced as an alternative to Zoom for grades I to XII. Initiated by the Head Coordinator, the Application was introduced through an online session by the IT in charge and his team. A list of separate usernames and passwords was also shared by the IT department which was disseminated to the pupil via Whats app by the respective class teachers. The Microsoft Teams classes are running smoothly till date.

Workshop on “Zoom” March 18, 2020

SHIS under the guidance of their futuristic Founder and Chairperson Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, constantly thrives to remain updated and abreast of technology. In the wake of the dreaded pandemic Covid-19, when the government ordered to shutdown schools it was decided to introduce Zoom online virtual classes, to avert the academic loss of the students. Organized by the Head Coordinator, the workshop was conducted by the IT in charge, Mr. Piyush to introduce 'Zoom software' to the teachers teaching grades X and XII. He explained all the steps to download and work on Zoom in great detail. The knowledge was extremely helpful to the faculty and the teachers were able to conduct classes with ease in no time.

Workshop on “Wellbeing”18th March, 2020

Life-skill based workshop on 'Wellbeing' was conducted by the resource person from 'Roundglass' for the teachers of senior and junior wing. He defined 'Wellbeing' as a sustainable state of positive mood of attitude, resilience and satisfaction with self, relationships and experiences at school. The workshop highlighted important points like how to make classrooms happier, bullying free, to develop socio-emotional skills and empathy among children. Higher levels of wellbeing bring better mental health and it creates better positive and healthy environment, also a better learning environment leads to pro-social behavior. It also focused that Socio-emotional intrusion will develop social environment competence, academic achievement will increase and will reduce the emotional distress. Hence the teachers should take time to discuss and understand basics emotional needs of children in their respective classrooms. At the end an activity on Anger control was conducted where the teachers were asked to write the frustrating moments that made them feel aggressive and how to manage those emotions.

Workshop on "DESIGN THINKING FOR ALL" February 26, 2020

Vedatya Institute, an educator for the service industry, organized a workshop on DESIGN THINKING for educators from various schools around Delhi, NCR at Radisson Blu, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by the Art & Craft teachers- MsDeepikaWadhawa&MsJyoti, form our school.The resource persons, ProfessorMr. Munjal and Dr. SiddhantBhushan, discussion about the non-STEM career paths currently in India, with a focus on 'Liberal Arts and Design' related career paths.
The main objective of the workshop cum discussion was to understand the competency needs to bebuilt throughout the school journey of a student to make him/her develop the right set of skills and a general aptitude for new opportunities outside the traditional teaching and learning methods. Design thinking focuses on possibilities and involves a lot of experimentation. It begins with questioning, embraces ambiguity and deals with the messiness of learning. It generates interest in learners. Based on these aspects, Vedatya Institute is offering programs for students in the service sector related areas like hospitality, business, healthcare, retail and arts.
The workshop was quite informative and a great learning experience

UDISE+ Form Training February 07, 2020

A training for teachers on UDISE + was conducted by Ms.RituChoudhary, Education Officer, Haryana on 7th February 2020. The main objective of the training was to inform the teachers how to fill the UDISE+ form. The training was attended by teachers from schools across Gurugram. From Shalom Hills International School, Ms. Lalita Yadav & Ms. PayalYadav attended the training. The spokesperson explained in detail about the online and offline process of filling the form. It was an informative session.

Workshop: Women Empowerment February 06, 2020

In an initiative to upgrade teachers' knowledge, Ms. Anita Bhutani and Ms. KavitaBhardwajwere accorded the opportunity to attend a workshop on the theme 'Women Empowerment' at IILM University, Gurgaon, on February 06, 2020.
The resource person, Justice Dr. Satish Chandra, has been a highly acclaimed former High Court Judge of Judicature at Allahbad. He is presently part of the Review Authority of National Investigation Agency. Justice Chandra emphasized on the need of empowering women for the progress of the nation. He educated the audience regarding the constitutional rights of the women and the need to sincerely implement those rights.
Post the address by the guest person, an inter-active session took during which questions were welcomed from the audience. Justice Chandra answered the questions and clarified the doubts raised

Workshop on “Anger Management”14th January 2020

Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International conducted a workshop for teachers of classes VI-X on the topic “Anger Management”. It was conducted by theCounselor of the middle wing andthe Principal. The Counselor enlightenedthe teachers about the skills required to deal withanger in appropriate ways and also how one can identify anger setting in their system. The difference between anger and aggression was also explained.Skills needed in dealing with one's anger can be identified as a range of feelings including anger, internal cues to feelingsof anger,aggressive acts by self and others andthe potential consequences to self and others from these aggressive acts, self-destructive behavior, along withdeveloping coping mechanisms for dealing with anger. At the end of the session the teachers were acquainted with a few relaxation exercises. The Principal also shared his views on managing anger and encouraged teachers to manage classroom discipline without losing control of emotions, to stay happy and to work efficiently.

Capacity Building Workshop 21st December 2019

“Nothing gets transformed in your life until your mind is transformed.” Keeping this thought in mind and to ensure the progress of the school, it is imperative to keep the teachers well-versed with the changing trends in education and their respective subjects. As part of this endeavor, all the teachers of Shalom Hills International School attended the Capacity Building Workshop on Life Skills conducted by CBSE. The highly knowledgeable resource person, Mr. MadanSawneywitha teaching experience of 40 years conducted the workshop. Believing that Experiential Learning should be a part of the curriculum hehelped the teachers to polish their skills in teaching. He emphasized on the need for Experiential Learning, a strategy to make learning more enjoyable for students. He stated that skills are the abilities that are adaptive as well as positive and this can be learned to face the challenges of life and fulfill the needs. He informed the teachers about the 10 skills stated as life skills by WHO (World Health Organization). He further familiarized the teachers with the life skills such as Thinking, Emotional and Social skills. He also suggested that these important skills should be inculcated in children with the help of debate, declamation, drama, sports, role plays, article writing, etc. The workshop was creditable and informative. With the help of this workshop, the teachers learnt a lot and also stated that they would surely devise different activities to make ensure a sound teaching-learning experience for the children as well the teachers themselves.

Workshop on 'Artificail Intelligence and Machine Learning 10th December 2019

“By far the Greatest Danger of Artificial Intelligence is that people conclude too early that they understand it” – EliezerYudkowsky Shalom computer teachers, Ms. DivyaAgarwal& Ms. NehaKapoor, attended a KIPS sponsored workshop on the topic 'A peep into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning', on December 10, 2019 at The Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. The resource person, Ms. GurpreetKaur, a renowned Education Evangelist and Author started the workshop with a game 'Break the Ice' sharing her experiences and knowledge in this field. She enlightened the practiceof appropriate strategies in teaching and assessing of learning by trial and error method. The workshop was spread in four sessions 'PRELUDE TO AI'.
Session 1 comprehended the basic definitions of Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning and relation between them. Session 2 was about the difference between the Traditional programming and Machine learning, various aspects of Machine learning and steps of ML. Session 3 highlighted the importanceof personalized learning, which was expounded through case studies on Predict Sales, Netflix and Loan granting. Lots of real-life examples were shared in this session. The speaker concluded the 3rd session by showing a video on Shopping Ease- Amazon Go. The last Sessionfocused onData Visualizations which included advantages of Data Analytics in Education. The workshop concluded with a game on Kahoot.it,encompassing questions related to the workshop.The workshopprovided a deep- insight to this future technology and its implementation in education.

Workshop on SQAA November 15, 2019

In an endeavour to keep the staff updated to the changing trends in education, the Headmistresses (Senior and Middle Wings) collaboratively conducted a workshop on SQAA. The aim of the workshop was to make the teachers understand the need of introspecting and reflecting on what exactly is the role and purpose of teachers in the school, so as to make the functioning of the school effective. Theyapprised what SQAA means and how it helps us and the school system to be assessed, collaborated and innovated. Qualitative education was explained and highlighted how necessary it is to adapt to changes given by CBSE and the need to constantly update ourselves by various means such as attending workshops and reading books. The vision and mission of SQAA was further elaborated upon which explained the need of empowering schools to be continually involved and provide qualitative education to the students. It also suggests that the schools should review and reflect on their scholastic and co-scholastic processes. The objective of SQAA, which primarily focuses on the experiential learning to be taken in schools and integrating methods of multiple teaching, was highlighted. Out of the eight domains of SQAA,three domains were discussed-Scholastic Processes, Co-Scholastic Processes and Inclusive Practices.The teachers were guided to maintain all the documents (PTM record, month-end documents, copy checking, class observation file etc.) involved in teaching-learning process so that transparent evaluation could be done.Further it was also informed that Inclusive Practices (Third Domain) hasbeen given 10% weightage by SQAA in which the schools are supposed to be unbiased with the children, give them barrier free environment and all the facilities rendered to other students. The session ended on a light note with a melodious song sung by a staff member mesmerizing the audience. Finally the Vice Principal appreciated the Headmistresses on their interesting and informativepresentation and emphasized on the need of constant upgrading of teachers. .

Workshop On Stress Management November 5,2019

At Shalom Hills International School, we realize that the biggest benefit of Information Technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. An informative and interactive workshop on Photo tally was conducted for the new joinees by Ms. Ambika Yadav in Computer Lab on 3rd September 2019.
Teachers were encouraged to keep themselves updated with the various norms of Photo Tally. They were even explained step wise uploading of photos and informed about the School App which could also be used to upload photographs. Various samples of Photo Tally were shared to ensure smooth functioning of work. Practical demonstration of uploading photographs was also shown to the teachers for a better understanding. Teachers shared their doubts and displayed clarity to upload photographs comfortably.

Workshop on Photo tally 3rd September 2019

Workshop on Sensitivity (Empathy) 31st August 2019

“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.”
A workshop on Sensitivity (Empathy) was conducted for all the teachers of the Shalom group at Shalom Presidency School on 31st August 2019. The resource person, Ms. MeenakshiBhakuni,the Principal of G.D GoenkaPublic School, VasantKunj, expressed the belief that a teacheris a learner first and then a teacher.
As quoted by her, a teacher should modify 'the man/woman in the mirror'. A paradigm shift has to come from a teacher to a co-learner. A movie entitled 'Meals for a Day' was also shown by her. She shared her belief that the teachers are there to transform lives and must always 'walk the talk'. The role of a teacher in today's time is important in order to develop responsible individuals.Feeling understood and supported is especially important for students with learning and attention issues. It helps them stay motivated, increases self-awareness, and encourages them to advocate for themselves.
Towards the end of the workshop the Vice Principal also gave his inputs on the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the classrooms and guiding the children towards keeping their surroundings clean as well as respecting school property. The session ended with the Head Coordinatoraddressing all the staff members and stressing on the need of instilling moral valuesin the children. She also stressed on maintaining cleanliness. Crediting our revered Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, for all the encouragement and motivation givento all the staff members,she assured that the school management is always open to suggestions by the staff members. She appreciated all the teachers for their hard work.

Capacity Building Workshop - English July 19 & 20, 2019

Keeping the teachers updated is imperative to the growth of the teachers and Shalom Hills International School ensures that its teachers are well-versed with the changing trends in education and their respective subjects.
As part of this endeavour, Ms Kavita Bhardwaj attended the English Capacity Building Workshop conducted by CBSE. The highly knowledgeable resource persons, Mr. Derek Richard Brendish (Principal-Apex Public School) and Ms. Soumya Gulati (Deputy Director Academic development & Innovation-Blue Bells School) helped the teachers to polish their skills. They emphasized on the need for Experiential Learning, a strategy to make learning more enjoyable for students. While Mr. Derek guided the teachers on how to enhance the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing – of the students; Ms. Soumya focused on the strategies of teaching these skills and in using the strategies to prepare the question papers. She also discussed the formats and important points to be kept in mind for the writing skill questions.
The workshop was very informative and useful.

CBSE Capacity building program for Math 19th and 20th July 2019

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"Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.”
As part of initiatives taken by Shalom Hills International school to keep its teachers updated, Ms. Kousalya Seshadri got the opportunity to attend a “CBSE Capacity Building Workshop for class 10 Math” on 19th & 20th July. The workshop was organised to train teachers in dealing better with the challenges faced by students and to make the teaching- learning process more effective for Math teachers of class 10.
The resource persons were Ms. Ishita Mukherjee, a renowned freelancer associated with CBSE since 2015 and Ms. Praveena, a renowned educationalist who works in National Vector School, Patparganj. Ms. Mukherjee familiarised participants with the concept of Multiple Intelligence and guided them in effective planning of lessons. She emphasised that the teacher can facilitate learning by creating a lively, playful and experiential learning environment in the classroom. A new concept of SMART (Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Relevant-Time bound) was discussed.
The session was made interesting with activities like the Tangram using Trigonometry, Finding the missing side in a Pythagorean stack and making Toys of waste material. These activities act as invaluable teaching aids as per the resource persons.
The session concluded with the distribution of participation certificates to all the teachers who attended the programme.

Workshop on Secondary School Assessment CBSE 16th July 2019

An informative and interactive workshop on Secondary School Assessment was conducted by Ms. AnupamaMehra and Ms. GeetaRastogiin Delhi Public School Sector 45, Gurgaon. Along with teachers from all over the NCR region, Ms. VineetaLoombafrom SHIS attended the workshop which was divided into two sessions. Teachers were made to form groups according to their subjects.
In the first session teachers were given different real life situations to discuss after which some workable solutions were listed and presented by each group. The importance of framing good questions to compliment teaching learning process was discussed. Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy were revisited.
The second session involved exercise on categorizing few general questions within the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Upon which each group was provided with a question paper where each question was categorized into levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Along with that, importance of creating the atmosphere for learning especially during adolescence was emphasized.
An exercise to sum up the different stages involving collection, recording and analysiswas held. Each group was given one stage and the ideas were discussed for better understanding of the topic.
Overall, it was an enriching and informative session. The session concluded with the distribution of certificates.

Workshop on Information Technology by CBSE 12th July 2019

A highly informative and interactive workshop on Information Technology was conducted by Mr. Jatin Vashist, Ms. Nidhi Tiwari and Dr. Richa Verma in KIIT World School, Pitampura. Along with teachers from all over the India, Ms. Sarika Aneja and Ms. Ambika Yadav from SHIS attended the workshop which was divided into four sessions.
The first session covered “Sway”. After being updated about the software, the teachers made Office Sway presentations, a program of the Microsoft Office family of products allowing users with a Microsoft account to combine text and media to create a presentable website.
The second session focused on “blogging”. A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries with posts being displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page.
The third session, Mind mapping is a creative exercise that begins when you write down a central idea or theme, then draw lines that branch out into new "nodes," each with a new word or idea that's related to the first.
The fourth session, “Cyber Security”, was an eye opener. Cyber Security is basically an information technology with security techniques for protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access or attacks that are aimed for exploitation.
The teachers also made 10 MCQ's from class X chapter. The workshop was very interesting and a great learning experience. At the end of the session teachers got participation certificates by CBSE.

Workshop on Google Sheets and Documents 1st – 4th July 2019

A workshop is a great way for teachers to learn about a particular subject, new projects, and methods in order to enhance their knowledge and skills and implement the same for the betterment of students.
In order to upgrade and enhance the IT skills, an interesting workshop was held from 01st July to 4th July 2019 for teachers of Grade II-V, on the topic “Google Sheets and Docs” conducted by MS. Shruti Barawal. The session started with a brief round of questions which were asked to check the previous knowledge of the teachers. The concept was introduced with the importance and purpose of using google sheets and documents for compilation of data. The teachers tried practical application of the concept. First a sample sheet was made and demonstrated and teachers were asked to fill in details in the same sheet. Later the teachers made their own Google sheets. To make the session interactive and interesting the teachers were encouraged to ask questions and clarify their doubts.
The session was very informative and interesting, and will help the teachers in their compilation work and make the usage of Google sheets and documents easier and faster.

Workshop on Classroom Management 29th June 2019

A workshop on classroom management was conducted for teachers by Ms. Ameeta on 29th June 2019. The workshop was attended by all the teachers of grades 1 to 5.
A PPT on effective techniques of maintaining class discipline and control was shown to the teachers. Emphasis was laid on motivating the students and ensuring that learning is taking place in a happy environment. Teachers were encouraged to guide and motivate the students.
There was also an introduction on notebook rules to be followed. The teachers were again informed about the importance of proper corrections to be done. All the rules with regards to writing the index properly and maintaining a record of incomplete work submitted by the students was also discussed. Teachers were asked to ensure that all the students come in proper school uniform.
The workshop was useful in understanding the importance of effective classroom management.

Workshop on Formatting Documents 29th June 2019

A workshop on enhancing the formatting skills of teachers was conducted by Ms.Shruti Barawal on 29th June 2019. The workshop was attended by all the teachers of grades 1 to 5.
The main aim of this workshop was to help the teachers understand the various ways by which they can improve the formatting of their documents. The teachers were told about the standard formatting sizes which were required to be followed while making the exam papers. There was a presentation on the use of correct alignment of margins along with the way of marking question numbers. Grouping of objects to help make flowcharts was also explained. Spacing in paragraphs along with use of bullets for numbering, putting page numbers was also explained. The teachers were also told about the use of format painter.
The workshop helped the teachers clear their doubts with regards to formatting papers and helped them learn new formatting techniques.

Subject Enrichment Workshop 28th June 2019

A subject enrichment workshop was organised by Mr. Sunil Tripathi, HOD Commerce, G.D. Goenka Public School, Gurugram, for Commerce teachers.
Ms. Shipra Waidya started the session by sharing the CBSE expectations in context with changes in curriculum. She also emphasized the significance and objectives of taxonomy in Commerce subjects. Mr. S.S. Sehrawat continued the session by sharing his expert knowledge regarding same.
After tea break, subject wise sessions were held. Ms. Anandita attended the Economics session conducted by Dr. Subhash De and Mr. Saurabh Mehrotra. Ms. Preeti attended the Accountancy session conducted by Mr. Vikas Vijay and Mr. S.S. Sehrawat. Teachers were guided on how to create different level of questions. The teachers were divided into groups and tasked with designing a balanced question paper, which was then discussed by Mr. Abhishek singh. Next a career counseling session was conducted by Mr. Deepak Madan from Career Launchers.
The workshop concluded with vote of thanks followed by certificate distribution.

Self-Development Session 24th May 2019

Self- development is a lifelong process. It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realise and maximise their potential.
A Self-development workshop was conducted for all the teachers of Shalom Hills International School and Shalom Presidency on 24th May 2019 in the Auditorium. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Sonali, a Counselling Psychologist. The foremost aim of this workshop was how to increase concentration in the students, how to work on their communication skills and how to inculcate active learning skills in them. The workshop began with warm up sessions followed by many interesting activities like blindfold challenge, human knots etc. Each game concluded with a message on self-development/improvement. It taught the teachers the importance of teamwork and having a positive attitude. Teachers were told how they need to understand the perspective of the students and plan the activities accordingly.
The workshop concluded with an emphasis on the need to develop cooperation and communication skills. It also stressed on the importance of developing active leaning skills in students.

International School Award Action Plan Briefing meet May 2, 2019

A meet regarding guidelines to make ISA action plan held in The Lalit, New Delhi, was attended by the ISA co-ordinator and another faculty member. Many important points were explained. The workshop helped the teachers to gain clarity about the ISA project. Taking this opportunity the school is all set to re-embark on a journey it started in 2016 by getting accreditation from The British Council in the form of the prestigious ISA award. The meet proved to be highly informative for the development of teachers and school at large.

Hindi Enrichment Workshop 20th April 2019

Shalom Hills International School not only aspires to provide holistic development to the students but also conducts workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums for the teachers to enrich their knowledge and enhance their practical experience. One such workshop was organized by the Hindi Department and conducted by the HOD, Ms. Lalita Yadav focusing on incorporating listening skills, enhancing vocabulary, speaking skills, writing skills, class discipline and pronunciation through a well presented PPT. The Hindi teachers of Grades VI to X took this immense opportunity to brush up their skills. They got the chance to discuss, understand and internalize the practical problems related to Hindi language teaching. It was an amazing learning and awareness raising experience. Ms. Lalita Yadav discussed about the active involvement of students in the learning process. She reiterated that the teaching of Hindi shouldn't be limited to the passive learning as it doesn't lead to a purposeful outcome of an educational model. Rather the children should be involved in active learning where in they interact with others, share insights, or contribute to a dialogue and enhance their communicative skills. She concluded the workshop stating that Hindi is not a knowledge set to be memorized; rather it is a skill to be acquired by practicing.

Workshop conducted by Extra Marks 6th April 2019

A workshop was conducted by Extra Marks for the Subject Heads on 6th April 2019 to introduce the teachers of the middle wing to the curriculum offered by them. “Extra marks” is a leading educational technology company which provides new age digital education solutions to schools and students to make the teaching – learning process easy and effective. It has a user-friendly platform that automates and brings effective visually appealing lessons to the students.
The session was taken by Mr.Manish from Extra Marks. He showed the teachers the study material prepared for each subject by Extra Marks. Each topic has a content section which gives a detailed explanation of the topic along with a section on question/Answers. Many interactive worksheets and games are also linked to the topics.
The session was useful for the subject teachers to learn the different innovative ways in which to make learning more interesting for the students.

Workshopon “One Note”30th March 2019

A workshopwas conducted on Digital note making app called “One Note” by Mr.Gurpreet Singh, who is Divisional Manager at KIPS Publications and also Google certified. The workshop was attended by the entire faculty of the Computer Science Department, Subject Heads and some teachers of the Science, Commerce, Mathematics, Health and Wellness, Hindi and Social Science departments.
Microsoft “OneNote” is a computer program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users' notes (handwritten or typed), drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Notes can be shared with other “OneNote” users over the Internet or a network. It has a user-friendly platform.
The session was very useful for the teachers as they can make question papers and notes without taking care of the formatting of the document. Secondly the software is free of cost. It's a Microsoft product so only outlook email id is required to take its advantages. It is a much more useful application than MS Word.

Personality Development Workshop At Iilm Gurgaon6thapril 2019

Shalom Hills International School not only aspires to provide holistic development to the students but is equally concerned about the overall development of the teachers.To empower the teachers and enhance their practical knowledge, the school not only conducts workshops and seminars in the school premises but also provides opportunities to the teachers to attend workshops in different universities and schools.
A few teachers of the school got the opportunity to attend a workshop organized by the IILM UNIVERSITY on 6th April 2019. The focus of the workshop was on Personality Development.
The main objective of the workshop was to adopt effective interpersonal skills inside and outside the classroom. Other related topics like emotional intelligence, counseling, liberal education, future career options, and psychology were also an integral part of the workshop.
The key points of the sessions were to teach the participants to enhance their communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to function in professional and social settings effectively; to enrich the academic language skills for academic writing and presentations; to understand effective planning, time management and implementation for setting goals and achieving targets in both the personal and professional arena.
The workshop was concluded by felicitating the teachers with certificates. The learning imparted in the sessions would surely help the teachers to grow as professionals.

Teacher Orientation Program 12th March, 2019

An enriching orientation program was held on March 12, 2019 in the Conference Hall of Shalom Hills International School (Senior Wing) from 9.15 am to 10.15 am for all the newly appointed faculty members. The Headmistress, Ms. Neena Thimmaya gave a brief introduction of the institution. She highlighted the mission of the organization along with the vision as envisaged by our beloved Founder & Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, which is “To enlighten and empower each child with the flame of knowledge, virtues and ethical behavior”.
The Headmistress enlightened the newly joined Shalom Team members about the institution's achievements, goals and expectations. The teachers were familiarized with the school rules and regulations, code of conduct, organizational structure and the CBSE norms. She, herself being an experienced educator, suggested measures for effective classroom management, better communication skills and efficacious lesson planning along with resolute and purposeful class governance. At the same time, she also advised the teachers to practice compassion and kindness, the two important factors of constructive student care. In her address, she also very kindly shared her own personal experiences as a teacher and highlighted the technicalities of cognitive learning that the teachers could follow by taking reference from the Bloom's Taxonomy, working from lower levels of learning towards higher order thinking skills. The Headmistress summed up her presentation with the advice to the teachers to be opened minded towards enhancement of teaching skills, adaptation of suggestions and refinement of use of modern technology. The Principal addressed the teachers, giving his valuable, crisp and neat inputs to all present. He made a special mention for the teachers to be innovative in their teaching so that the school management could implement it on a larger scale for the benefit of all.
Towards the end the teaching staff was introduced to the respective coordinators Ms. Anita Bhutani and Ms. Swastika. The session was an engaging and effective program equipping the teachers for better assessment and care.

English Workshop For English Faculty February 23, 2019

The English faculty (VI-XII) of Shalom Hills international school got a wonderful opportunity to have one - to - one interaction with the renowned author Ms.Renu Anand. Ms. Anand is closely associated with CBSE and conducts many workshops for teachers as well as students. A teacher trainer and an educationist, she has authored many English books for children.
Ms. Anand updated the teachers about the changes in the English syllabus of classes X, XI & XII. She discussed some of the lessons and poems in class IX syllabus. Some of the reinstated texts in the XI course were also introduced and explained through excellent slides. Thereafter, she briefly discussed formats of writing skills. She patiently dealt with the queries of the teachers and showed PPTS highlighting marking scheme for the board examination. She supplied the teachers with handouts of some of the important topics and discussed the important 'figures of speech' with examples. On request of the teachers she also discussed the main features of Note-making for classes XI & XII.
The anecdotes and examples that she related to the teachers kept the tone light and relaxed during the session. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to share her vast experience. The session was truly enriching for all the teachers.

Workshop For Hindi Teachers 16th February 2019

A Workshop was organized by the Hindi Department on 16th February 2019 at Shalom Hills International School, Gurugram. This workshop was attended by the entire Hindi faculty of SHIS, Sushant Lok phase-1.
The resource person, Ms. Bharti Anand, explained the grammatical rules in a very simplified manner. She recited beautiful poems, stressed on teaching grammar in a play way method and gave some useful tips for the same.
The teachers got many innovative ideas regarding how to improve spelling mistakes of students and how to improve their listening skills. The workshop helped to develop creative writing skills of the teachers and enhance their contemplation and thinking.

Subject Enrichment Workshop February 16, 2019

The Science department of our school witnessed relentless enthusiasm amongst the staff members as everyone listened in rapt attention to the Head of the Department, Ms. Vimala R. Jossy. She reiterated the thought that we all are facilitators to our pupils and need to be effective in our listening as well as understanding skills.
“The soul never thinks without a mental image,” this adage by Aristotle became the basis of the presentation which saw Ms. Vimala maneuvering deftly from Bloom's taxonomy to effective mind-mapping, taking care to update the faculty on how each child's potential can be harnessed to the maximum.
“If you cannot tell it simply, you have not understood it,” the quote by Albert Einstein formed the basis of understanding how the different parts of the brain function and how we can get a better understanding of how the children imbibe and learn. Facilitators both from the senior and the middle wing were testimony to this enriching session for which the venue was the Biology laboratory.

English Enrichment Workshop 16th February 2019

Shalom Hills International School not only aspires to provide holistic development to the students but also conduct workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums for the teachers to enrich their knowledge and enhance their practical experience. One such workshop was organized by the English Department and conducted by the HOD, Ms. Kavita Bhardwaj focused on the major theme of English as a Medium of Instruction- incorporating listening skills, enhancing vocabulary, speaking skills, writing skills and pronunciation through a well presented PPT.
The English teachers of Grade IV to XII took this immense opportunity to brush up their skills. They got the chance to discuss, understand and internalize the practical problems related to English language education. It was an amazing learning and awareness raising experience.
Ms. Kavita Bhardwaj discussed about the active involvement of students in the learning process. She reiterated that the teaching of English shouldn't be limited to the passive learning as it doesn't lead to a purposeful outcome of an educational model. Rather the children should be involved in active learning where in they interact with others, share insights, or contribute to a dialogue and enhance their communicative skills.
She concluded the workshop stating that English is not a knowledge set to be memorized; rather it is a skill to be acquired by practicing and analyzing

Preparedness for Examination February 11, 2019

A live web streaming on 'Preparedness for Examination' was held by the CBSE for teachers on February 11, 2019, from 10:30am onwards. The main objective of the streaming was to update examiners regarding the changes in the rules and regulations for conducting the board examination and guidelines for checking the answer sheets.
The highlights of the interaction being that it is mandatory for the students to come in school uniform, no entry will be allowed after 10 o'clock, parent's signature must be there on the Admit Card. It was also clarified as to what the students can take/ not take to the exam centre.
It was informed that there would be observers visiting schools to confirm the smooth conduct of the examination. Contac needs to be maintained with the local administration. Guidelines for checking and re-checking were also stated.

Workshop on Formatting January 15, 2019

A workshop on 'Formatting' was conducted for the teachers in the 'Computer Lab' on January15, 2019 by the Computer Science Department. Ms. Sarika explained the formatting methods, step by step while the teachers followed her instructions on the computers. Ms. Ambika and Ms. Devanshi helped the teachers in following the process of formatting.
Ms. Sarika gave the format for preparing the Question Paper. She informed the teachers about the Font styles and sizes to be used in the papers and asked them to open the word document and try out the formatting requirements. She explained the use of various tools for changing alignment, using bullets, adjusting line spacing and checking preview. She also explained the methods to save and convert a word document to PDF file.
The teachers understood the use of various tools of 'Word Document' required for correct formatting. It turned out to be a very useful workshop.

Science Workshop on 13th December 18

Workshop on Mind map was organized by Orange Educational Foundation in Euro International School, Sector 85, for Science teachers. Ms Vimala Jossy attended the workshop conducted by Mr.Sanjay, the CEO of the company.
He explained about the importance of Mind map for recapitulation of the topics and concepts in the classroom in an easy and effective way. How the mind map works in the minds of the students and their effects were discussed in the workshop. He personally trained all the teachers with his one-day science workshop. He used innovative learning tools while focusing on the real science that is being taught. It's a great way to re-energize the teachers as they focus on making science more fun and meaningful.

Hindi Teachers Attend Workshop 8th December 2018

A Hindi Workshop, organized by Rachna Sagar Educational Publishers, was conducted on 8th December, 2018 at Shiv Nadar School, DLF Phase 1, Gurugram . This workshop was attended by the Hindi teachers of SHIS, Sushant Lok phase-1.-Ms. Lalita Yadav, Ms. Neha, Ms Shalini and Mr. Lalit Tiwari. Grammatical rules were explained in a very simplified manner by the resource person, Dr. Dilip Kumar. He recited beautiful poems, stressed on teaching grammar in a play way method and gave some useful tips for the same.
The teachers got many innovative ideas regarding how to improve spelling mistakes of students and how to improve their listening skills. The workshop helped to develop creative writing skills of the teachers and enhanced their contemplation and thinking.

Physics Enrichment Workshop December 1, 2018

Shalom Hills International School has always believed in providing different platforms to their teachers in order to enhance their horizons of learning. An Enrichment Program was organized by the Indian Association of Physics Teacher for all Physics Teachers from Delhi –NCR at D.A.V Public School, Sector 49, Gurgaon on 1st December 2018. Sh. O. P. Sharma, the President, Sh. M. S. Bhandari , Secretary, Sh. Manoj Kaushik from SCERT and Ms. Pragya Nopany, the Coordinator graced the occasion with their presence.
An active discussion was held by the resource person Dr. Rajeev Tyagi on the topic 'Use of Technology' in Physics. Mr Param Dev Singh, Mr Jai Prakash and Ms Lajeeli Sinha got the opportunity to be a part of this workshop and extend their horizon of learning.
Effective sessions on the Use of Free Google Tools for creating Self-Assessing Quizzes and for Collaboration, Use of HTML5/JavaScript Simulations in teaching Physics and Making short videos of Physics Activities, editing and posting them on YouTube to enhance teaching and learning process in Physics were conducted by Dr. Rajeev Tyagi. Power-packed discussions took place among the teachers and professors of Physics related to this topic which led to effective learning.
On the whole it was an informative and enriching session.

Librarian Meet 28th November 2018

“The Only Thing you absolutely have to know is the Location of the library.” -Albert Einstein
Libraries are – and always have been – an important part of communities. Challenged over time to shift their resources and services to meet the needs of the 21st century digital world, libraries constantly need to upgrade themselves. Shalom Hills International School has always endeavoured to enrich the already talented and enlightened teachers towards broadening their knowledge and skills. With this objective a Librarian's meet was conducted based on the Topic – Join the Dots: Identifying and Transforming Readers by Penguin Random House India in collaboration with Mr. Amit Sarin (KOOLSKOOL) at India International Centre on 28 November, 2018. A welcome note was addressed by Mr. Gaurav Shrinagesh, CEO of Penguin Random House.
Ms. Madhu Bhargava, the Head librarian of Woodstock school continued the session sharing her views on the Importance of libraries in today's changing world. Ms. Tanu Shree Singh, the Author/founder of online community Reading Raccons, on children's choices to read, stating that few children read for fun while few read for academic excellence. She stated that there should be ways to make libraries more accessible to children. This was followed by a panel discussion on this topic where all shared their views. The session culminated with this strong belief that reading starts from home and parents should make the desired effort to inculcate reading habits at an early age.
Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development, Ms Menaka Gandhi enlightened all with a short speech sharing her views on the importance of a library. She strongly believes that Libraries play a great role in the society and more libraries and museums should be established such as –Photo Graphic libraries and visual libraries.

EPF Workshop November 7, 2018

A workshop was held today in the school auditorium to apprise and inform the teachers about the Employee's Provident Fund. Employee's Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement benefit scheme that's available to all salaried employees and is maintained and overseen by the Employees Provident Fund Organization of India (EPFO). It's a savings platform that helps employees save a fraction of their salary every month that can be used in the event that they are rendered unable to work, or upon retirement.
The resource person, Mr. Manjit Yadav, explained the procedure to log in and activate the PF account online. All the teachers were given their UAN numbers in order to activate and view their individual accounts. The accounts resource person explained the whole procedure in detail from activating a PF account to generating a passbook. The teachers were asked to contact the accounts department in case they wanted any modifications made in their account.
The workshop helped the teachers to understand the process of viewing their PF accounts online and helped clear their doubts.

De-Stress Yoga Workshop 17th November 2018

“Yoga means addition- addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.”
Keeping in view the above thought, Shalom Hills International School organized an interesting session of Yoga and fitness for the wellbeing and good health of its teachers. The teachers were apprised about the importance of Yoga in day to day life. Warm up exercises were performed by all the teachers performed. The trainers of Play Fitness Gym Centre demonstrated various asanas and exercises followed by Omkar chanting. The session was designed keeping in mind, the diet plan, sleep pattern and importance of fitness in our daily lives. The workshop concluded with functional exercises. The trainers encouraged the teachers to practice regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration.
“Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with you, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being.” Regular practice of yoga can definitely help teachers achieve a better life, physically, mentally and spiritually as well. Overall it was a motivating session as teachers actively took part and enjoyed the same.

Workshop 'Tuk General Knowledge Website' 27th October 2018

A workshop to introduce 'TUK' General Knowledge website to students was held for teachers of Grade I to V on 27th October 2018. The aim of this workshop was to inform the teachers about the benefits of using TUK website. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Rita a resource person from 'The Ultimate Knowledge' a website for knowledge awareness. She gave an introduction of the website to the teachers and emphasised on the importance of making general knowledge interesting for the students. The website has been planned keeping in mind that the various lessons are age appropriate. Importance was given more on making the study of general knowledge interesting and interactive for students. TUK website aims to make the general knowledge classes more fun-filled and interactive. It was a power- packed interactive session wherein teachers put up various questions pertaining to their classroom sessions related to General Awareness.
The workshop was useful to understand how TUK would aid in the teaching and learning of new developments in general knowledge.

Workshop on First AID 15th September 2018

A workshop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid was conducted on Saturday, September 15, 2018 for the staff members of the school. The workshop was conducted by a team of Max Hospital, led by Dr. Jharna. It imparted knowledge of commonly occurring situations in our day to day life. It was explained to teachers on the need to remain calm in adverse situations and how to give basic medical aid to students, if required.
A hands-on training was demonstrated in CPR and other medical conditions like bruises, cuts, nose bleeding, chocking, vertigo, fits etc. by the team. The workshop was followed by a doubt clarification session which was dealt by the doctor with fervor and patience. The doctor answered all the questions raised by the teachers.
It was an interactive and educative session to equip teachers with skills and confidence to use first aid and CPR in real life situation.

Workshop on “SELF MOTIVATION” September 15, 2018

The Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International School conducted a workshop for teachers of classes I to V on the topic “SELF MOTIVATION”. It was conducted by the junior counselor Ms. Kristna Kalpana Pattnaik of the primary wing. The teachers were enlightened with the fact that Self-motivation is having the initiative to do a task or activity without being supervised or being told to do it. The workshop highlighted on “BEHAVIOUR” and “CHARACTERISTICS” and also on external motivation and internal motivation.
Following Tips were given to the teachers on how to become more competent:
1. Practice. The more competent you are at a certain activity, the more motivated you'll be to do it.
2. Look for positive feedback. Your motivation will become stronger if you can find some way of getting positive feedback on your progress. Avoid negative feedback as it will stand in the way of your confidence and block your internal motivation.
3. Break down your tasks and goals.
4. Make sure the difficulty level matches your ability. You want your goals and activities to be reasonable, not so easy that you become bored, but not so difficult that you become frustrated.
5. Set a goal and write it down.
6. Understand that finishing what you start is important.
7. Socialize with achievers and people with similar interests or goals, since motivation and positive attitude are contagious.
8. Never procrastinate anything.
9. Persistence, patience and not giving up, despite failure and difficulties, keep the flame of motivation burning.
10. Read about the subjects of your interest.
11. Constantly, affirm to yourself that you can, and will succeed.
12. Look at photos of things you want to get, achieve or do.
13. Visualize your goals as achieved, adding a feeling of happiness and joy.
If a certain goal is really important, going through the above steps will strengthen one's motivation, and keep one going forward.

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence (EI) at IILM 14th September 2018

A workshop on Emotional Intelligence was attended by the senior counsellor Ms. Bhupinder Kaur along with Ms. Kristna at IILM. Prof. Dr. Aruna Broota, Ph,D. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Anjana Das (Physician, Author and Consultant, Founder member of the forum for EI learning), were among the eminent panellists invited to express their views on “Critical Role of Emotional Intelligence in the 21st Century”. Dr. Broota emphasised the need to understand the role of Intelligence and EQ in a child's life and the clinical implications related to High/Good Intelligence and Poor Emotional Intelligence. Ms. Anjana highlighted the link between Emotional Competence and cognition which leads to maturity, self-awareness and self-speculation.
After the panel discussion an exclusive workshop on EI was conducted by Dr. Broota. She informed that EI is the balance between Cognition and Affect and also a balance between the 'Mind and Heart'. The emotions that interfere in learning and performance lead to anger, frustration, increased emotional outburst and violence. Effects of low EQ on behaviour and personality also lead to E- addiction, gaming habits, fragile egos, disrespect to elders and use of foul language with pride.
Dr. Broota emphasized that enhancing EQ will establish inner peace, lead to tolerance and patience; reduce violence, substance abuse and road rage. She said that the role of Psychotherapy and Counselling is imperative to resolve marital conflicts and other family issues. Workshops are needed for teachers, parents and also for administrative staff to gain insight into emotional maturity.

CBSE Workshop: Effective Questioning September 8, 2018

If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask. For once I know the proper question I could the solve the problem in less than five minutes
- ALBERT EINSTEIN
Aptly said by Einstein and meticulously elucidated by Dr. Radha Singh, the honorable CBSE resource person at the workshop conducted in Shalom Presidency on 8th September 2018.
Dr. Radha Singh is an accomplished Educationist, currently functioning as an Education Consultant, Life skill coach and a Resource person/Trainer for the Enrichment and Empowerment of Teachers, Students and Parents. She is also a Chief Trainer for the PMKVY, at the National level.
Dr. Singh made the workshop highly interactive and her focal point was 'Effective Questioning Skills'. She explained that the formation of questions should be based on the need to question, the purpose of the question and the kind of response expected from the question.
Dr. Singh emphasized the use of 'Open ended questions' rather than 'Closed Ended' since open ended questions promote thinking, which is the ultimate objective of the Teaching- Learning Process. She also informed about various pitfalls ensued due to faltered questioning in class and suggested alternatives to escape from them. She guided the teachers about making question papers using the Bloom's Taxonomy.
The workshop was an informative session where teachers were challenged to think and respond.

Shalom Fraternity Celebrates Teacher's Day September 5, 2018

I am a teacher. I help the young fledglings
coming into my nest
to take their first tentative
steps into the world.
I encourage them to spread their wings,
explore, take flight and reach for new horizons.
I am a mother, a guide,
a mentor, a disciplinarian, a counselor.
Yes, I am a teacher.
Teachers guide their wards put under their trust and help them to blossom. But our mentor, our beacon of light is our ever-inspiring Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, who has introduced us to a new vision of life. Her vitality, undying faith in the the power of education, enthuses in us the zeal to live up to your unfaltering conviction in our ability to give life to your dreams.
The birthday of India's most renowned academician, Dr. S Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teachers' day to commemorate this great thinker and teacher.
The Shalom Group of Schools celebrated Teachers' Day with great enthusiasm and abandonment. The graceful dancing, mellifluous singing, glamorous fashion shows, had the Shalom fraternity tapping their feet and enjoying their day with gusto. Some hidden talents were unearthed, surprising all.
However, amidst all the festivities, the educators never once lost sight of their purpose and role in society. It only strengthened their resolve to shoulder their responsibility with renewed vigour. In the words of A P J Abdul Kalam-
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual.

English Workshop: Developing Creative-Writing Skills 1st September 2018

Creative writing is one of the most powerful ways to express feelings, thoughts and ideas. Writing, like all other forms of arts is meant to affect and influence the minds and emotions of others. Budding writers often come up with some flaws that need to be pointed out, checked and corrected.
A one day workshop on ways to develop creative writing skills in students was organized at The HDFC School, Sector -57, Gurgaon on 1st September 2018. English teachers from different schools in Gurgaon attended the workshop. Two teachers from the middle wing Ms. Vandita Chugh and Ms Minakshi Yadav attended the workshop.
The resource person, Ms Kiran Misra, emphasised on writing different kinds of poetry like- Clerihew poem, Bio poem, Five W's poem, Magnetic poetry, Recycled poem, Diamante poem, Emotion poem, List poem and Haiku poem (a form of Japanese poem writing).
The words for the Recycled poem were taken out from cuttings of newspapers and magazines. This was an interesting activity to get the students involved in creating a poem. Creating an Acrostic poem was also discussed in the workshop.
The workshop emphasized the importance of observing one's surroundings closely and relating it with things that are known to one. Once the ideas have formed, it is important to indulge in free writing and record all thoughts without inhibition. It is only when all the thoughts have been put down on paper that one should move towards cohering the piece of writing by editing, altering, correcting the writing, and taking feedback on it. The tips given were beneficial for teachers as they brought clarity on how a class on poetry could be conducted and made interesting for the students. It was indeed, an interactive session.

Shalom Teachers Attend Progressive Teachers' Conclave 2nd September 2018

Keeping the teachers updated with the latest in Education pedagogy, has always been the aim of Shalom Group of Schools. As such, Ms. Meenakshi Madan and Ms. Mitu Singh represented SHIS at the Progressive Teachers' Conclave by S. Chand Group of Publications held at Okhla, New Delhi. Many innovators in the field of education were also awarded during the Teaching Excellence Award 2018 ceremony.
The Conclave comprised a Keynote Address, two Panel Discussions and Awards for Excellence in Teaching and School Education. It was attended by over two hundred and fifty delegates –Principals, Heads, Coordinators, teachers, and educationists.
The event started at 9:30 with a Welcome Note by Ms. Rita Wilson, a renowned Editor, followed by engaging speeches on innovative strategies for teaching by few eminent speakers. The Teaching Excellence Award ceremony was held post lunch.
The session proved to be highly informative and enlightening for the teachers.

Metamorphosis: Workshop on Rethink Discipline – The Positive Discipline August 25, 2018

A workshop 'Rethink Discipline'- The Positive Discipline, was organised by Blue Bells Group of Schools for the teachers at Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4, Gurgaon on August 25, 2018. It was conducted as part of the Inter-school Health and Wellness Fiesta in which many top schools from Gurgaon participated. The workshop was conducted on the theme of Positive Discipline. It began with an interactive session in which teachers from different schools were asked to form groups. Each group was assigned some interesting tasks. On the basis of which discussions on the behaviour of students ensued. The activity and the interesting role play by the host school described the coercive and the permissive approach for the student- teacher behaviour.
The discussion and the PPT presentation made the workshop more interesting under the guidance of the resource person, Dr. Alka Saxena, the Deputy Director (Health & awareness), Blue Bells Group of Schools.
The workshop was an interactive and informative one.

English Micro-teaching 28th July 2018

A micro-teaching session was conducted for English teachers on 28th July 2018. The aim of the micro-teaching session was to focus on sharpening and developing specific teaching skills. The session also helped the teachers to learn and adopt new teaching skills under controlled conditions and to gain confidence in teaching.
Two teachers of Grade III, Ms. Anjali Kaintura and Ms. Minakshi Yadav, gave a presentation during this session. The topic selected for the micro-teaching session by Ms. Anjali was 'Kinds of Sentences'. Ms.Minakshi gave a presentation on 'Simple present tense'. The teachers demonstrated how the topics were introduced and taught in the class. The pre-activity and post-activity conducted in the class for the given topics was also explained.
The aim of the session was to share and learn the best teaching practices across the different grades. The micro-teaching session gave the teachers an opportunity to discuss and observe the different teaching methods.

Science Microteaching July 21, 2018

To enables teacher–trainees to learn and assimilate new teaching skills under controlled conditions and to enable them to gain confidence in teaching and master a number of skills, microteaching was organised in Biology Lab for science teachers.
The main objective was to learn the skill of introducing a lesson, explaining the lesson with correct use of board and illustrations with examples.
Microteaching was done by Ms.Richa, Ms.Rinkey and Ms.Homa. Metals and non metals, Nutrition in plants, Components of food are the topics taken by the teachers. Valuable inputs were given by the Science teachers to improvise the lesson in class and to make it interesting.
Interesting facts were shared by the peer group as well. Overall it was very fruitful and enjoyable session.

Workshop on “Conflict Management” May 19, 2018

Health and Wellness Department of Shalom Hills International conducted a workshop for teachers of classes I to V on the topic “Conflict Management”. It was conducted by junior counselor Ms. Kristna Kalpana Pattnaik of the primary wing. The teachers were enlightened with the fact that “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.” Conflict management is the process of limiting the negative aspects of conflict while increasing the positive aspects of conflict.
The aim of conflict management is to enhance learning and group outcomes, including effectiveness or performance in an organizational setting. Emphasis was given on this by the resource person. Different conflict management styles were discussed. Teachers were apprised with the steps to conflict resolution too.
Following tips were given to the teachers for managing conflict :
1. Identify the source of the conflict.
2. Look beyond the incident.
3. Request solutions.
4. Identify solutions both disputants can support.
5. Agreement.
6. The mediation process works between groups as well as individuals.

Counsellor Forum at the FMRI- Fortis Memorial Research Institute 10th May 2018

The Fortis School Counsellor Forum is a platform for participating counsellors to exchange ideas and remain cognizant of the latest developments in the field of child and adolescent mental health.The counsellor Forum, organised on the theme “Stories as A Psychotherapeutic Method” was attended by the Senior Ms Bhupinder Kaur and Junior Counsellor Ms Kristna Pattnaik.
Ms Aditi Kaul- Coordinator Arts Based Therapy; described story telling as a medium to use in therapy which allows an individual to read or hear about others who have overcome problems similar to their own, giving them the opportunity to apply what they have learned from the stories to their own real-life situations.The workshop highlighted how stories can be healing and can help organize our thoughts, transmit values that enhance an individual's functioning. A well-chosen or tailored story allows for identification & externalization of one's conflicts or problems; makes the problem more coherent, tangible graspable; building curiosity and bypassing resistance.
Following tips were given on how to narrate a story and the process that can make stories therapeutic:
  1. One needs to read, listen and learn stories.
  2. One not only has to learn the content but also the patterns.
  3. We should make stories more interesting by adding more elements.
  4. Make use of power of imagination by creating thrill and excitement.
  5. Help children to identify the characters.
  6. The stories should be narrated entirely through one's expression so that it seems real and children connect with it.
Reading the scriptures such as Ramayana & Mahabharat can be used with patients suffering from neurosis and stress related disorder, maladaptive coping styles & relationship difficulties.

Effective Lesson Planning Workshop 5th April 2018

A short, crisp, to-the-point workshop was conducted by the Headmistress (Middle Wing), Ms. Arti Bedi to give important guidelines for lesson planning. It was a half-hour workshop which touched all the salient points of lesson planning- introspection as a teacher on the learning outcome of one's students was an important aspect which was emphasized upon. Being ready for the lesson along with material to be used was another important part of the workshop. The basic duty of the teacher towards her students, according to the Headmistress, was to know them and more importantly their learning abilities and to shape the lesson keeping in mind these important clues.
She also advised the teachers to keep their egos aside and ask their compatriots for any help required, to make the lessons easy to understand and interesting for the students.
The workshop was interesting and informative making the teachers rethink and rework their strategies for more effective learning.

Inter Dynasty Quiz Grades III-V 13 th October, 2022

Education is the most powerful weapon which can replace an empty mind with rational thinking.
Inter Dynasty Quiz competition was organised at the school premises on 13 th October 2022 for the students of grades III-V.
Perceiving the spirit of pride, all four dynasties- Ebony, Oak, Maple and Cedar competed against one another. It was a four stages competition which covered the areas of general knowledge, current affairs and logical reasoning. Team building, peer cooperation, rational thinking, competitiveness, fair play spirit and logical intellect of the participants were showcased through this quiz. The four dynasty representatives and participants raced for the 1 st position. Their enthusiasm and team spirit was evident throughout the competition.
The event dug up the treasure of upgrading personality traits and behavioural scrutiny of our young and zealous scholars. The quiz competition helped to create awareness among the students on the importance of current affairs and general knowledge.

Grade I -V Jal Sansad and Dynasty Activity 29 th July, 2022

A sacred herb plantation drive was conducted in the school grounds with an aim to bring awareness amongst the students of primary wing about the importance and uses of herbal plants in our life. Students brought herb plant in the school and shared their view about the benefits of these herbs.
Jal sansad-Students kept herb plant in the classroom and watered them on a daily basis and noticed that water is important for growth. They observed the growth of plants on a regular basis and understood the importance of water for plant growth.
This was an Integrated Activity- One Child, One Plant- The students made a journal and recorded the changes observed related to the growth of the plant. They presented their observations in the class along with the use of their sacred herb.

Dynasty activity- A monologue on great Indian personalities held on 17.08.2022

This week Dynasty Activity took place in all sections of grade 3, 4 and 5 on 17-08-22. The topic of the activity was “A Monologue on Great Indian Personalities”. Children of all sections participated in this activity enthusiastically. They presented themselves as Great Personalities who gave their contribution in various fields like Science and Technology, Mathematics, Economics, Politics, Sports, Film Industry, Religion, Environment, etc and brought revolution in our country for its betterment. There were many students who presented themselves as Great Indian Freedom Fighters and showcased their struggle in the journey of India’s Freedom from the British rule. Few children dressed themselves according to their character and spoke very confidently about their role models. The Dynasty activity was a part of “Celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence”. By conducting such activities in the Dynasty period, the speaking skills, reading skills and the listening skills of the children are improved.

Grade I -V Jal Sansad and Dynasty Activity 29th July, 2022

A sacred herb plantation drive was conducted in the school grounds with an aim to bring awareness amongst the students of primary wing about the importance and uses of herbal plants in our life. Students brought herb 🌿 plant in the school and shared their view about the benefits of these herbs.
Jal sansad-Students kept herb plant in the classroom and watered them on a daily basis and noticed that water is important for growth. They observed the growth of plants on a regular basis and understood the importance of water for plant growth.
This was an Integrated Activity- One Child, One Plant- The students made a journal and recorded the changes observed related to the growth of the plant. They presented their observations in the class along with the use of their sacred herb.

Report of Fable Fiesta -Dynasty Activityconducted in Grade III-V on 8th July, 2022

Fables are a wonderful way to teach children about morals and life lessons. They are stories that have been passed down over generations, trickling down to the present to deliver important lessons about life, nature, love, friendship, and being a good person.
Our little shalomites of grade III- V were encouraged to narrate any storywith a moral valuein the dynasty period. All the students presented stories that added to their moral values and encouraged them to be a better person with each day. Many students showed their creativity by presenting the stories in an interesting manner, like using hand puppets, props and pictures.
All the students participated in the activity enthusiastically. This activity added to their values and personality. Students developed their creative skills and speaking abilities. The activity helped the students understand the importance of moral values and gave them a platform to improve their linguistic skills.

DYNASTY ACTIVITY May 25, 2022

"HEAL THE EARTH, HEAL OUR FUTURE"
“The world is not to be put in order. The world is in order. It is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.”
Shalom Hills International School celebrated Environment Day on 25th May 2022 in order to spread awareness about the harmful effects of using plastic.
Pledging to conserve the environment, the Shalomites presented slogans and posters in all the classes to minimize the use of plastic. The student council further highlighted the importance of sustainable development and stressed upon its goals. The students contributed to the awareness campaign through skits based on the topic ‘The Harmful Effects of Plastic’. The students were bilingual while highlighting the social reality of the adverse effects of single-use of plastics and accentuated the need for the contribution of the citizens to developing and maintaining a sustainable and healthy environment.
The students displayed great enthusiasm and creativity to convey their message to the audience. They enacted scenes that depicted the general attitude of people towards cleanliness and how plastic desecrates the environment. The budding actors addressed the audience and urged them to be responsible citizens and protect the environment.

सदन प्रतियोगिता - भारतीय संस्कृति एवं परंपरा का निर्वाह मई 2022

भारत एक महान देश है जो विभिन्न प्रकार की अनूठी और विविध संस्कृतियों और परंपराओं से परिपूर्ण है | सांस्कृतिक विरासत और परंपराएँ एक ऐसी चीज़ है जिसका समावेश प्रत्येक मनुष्य में होना चाहिए | संस्कृति और परंपराएँ हमारे बच्चों में अपनेपन की भावना विकसित करने एवं उन्हें अपनी जड़ों से जोड़े रखने में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है |
इसी अवधारणा को ध्यान में रखते हुए भारतीय संस्कृति एवं परंपरा से संबंधित ‘श्लोकाच्चारण’ गतिविधि कराइ गई जिसमें बच्चों ने पूरे हाव – भाव एवं शुद्ध उच्चारण के साथ अपना प्रस्तुतीकरण दिया | सभी छात्रों ने उत्साहपूर्वक इस गतिविधि को क्रियान्वित किया | सभी छात्रों ने आनंदपूर्ण प्रतिभागिता दिखाते हुए अपनी रचनात्मकता एवं सृजनात्मकता का परिचय दिया |
इस गतिविधि के माध्यम से उन्हें अपने देश की गौरवमय संस्कृति से अवगत होने का अवसर मिला | इस प्रकार के सांस्कृतिक समावेश से संबंधित गतिविधियाँ अनवरत होनी चाहिए ताकि आगामी पीढ़ी भारतीय संस्कृति के गौरवमय इतिहास से भलीभांति परिचित हो सके |
उद्देश्य –
1. छात्रों में राष्ट्रीय एकता की भावना का विकास करना |
2. भारतीय संस्कृति के गौरव से परिचित कराना |
3. आपसी संबंधों को मजबूत बनाना |
4. एक – दूसरे की संस्कृति एवं विरासत से परिचित कराना |
5. छात्रों में सृजनात्मकता एवं रचनात्मकता का विकास करना |
6. विभिन्न विषयों की शिक्षा को रोचक बनाने और आयु के अनुसार कला अनुभवों को विकसित करना |

REPORT : DYNASTY ACTIVITY : A FITNESS REGIME ACTIVITY DATED : 26.04.2022

"Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood."
Yoga is the path that leads towards the harmony and union of mind, body and soul. Yoga is not just a class of exercise, but it is an ancient practice to gain happiness, peace and wisdom. Daily practice of yoga makes us less prone to diseases and helps to lead a healthy and peaceful life.
Our little shalomites of grade III- V were encouraged to follow a fitness regime to lead a healthy and positive life. They were informed about the importance of yoga and exercise in their life. Videos of different asanas and poses like“Tadasana”, “Trikonasana”, “Bhujangasana” etc were shown and the students were guided to perform few asanas in the dynasty period.
The students did all the yoga asanas very enthusiastically and pledged to follow this fitness regime everyday. Students learnt that by practising pranayama and mindfulness, they will be able to manage the different aspects of life effectively.

GRADES: III TO V DYNASTY ACTIVITY- SHOW AND TELL 14th JANUARY, 2022

Makar Sankranti is one of the harvest festivals that is celebrated throughout the country, it is called by different names though. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of the pleasanter and colourful spring season. It is believed that the sun starts its northward journey of warming the northern hemisphere, on this day.
An online Show and Tell Dynasty activity was held to celebrate this festival. The students spoke about the importance and significance of this day with the help of beautiful props. There was a lot of talk about the different types of sweets and grand feast that happens on the day. Some children shared that on Makar Sankranti Khichdi is specially made as an offering to the Sun God. Flying of kites plays a major role in this celebration as it signifies that the sky is open to better climate and the Sun God is going to warm even the coldest part of the Earth.
The students were a treasure trove of information on this festival.

Inter Dynasty Carol Singing Competition December 24, 2021

December is the month of kindness, warmth and hope; as it has Christmas. Keeping the festive spirit in mind, an Inter Dynasty Carol Singing Competition was conducted for grades III-V.
Carol singing at Christmas time is a wonderful way to spread the festive cheer and sense of kindness and love. A Christmas carol is a song whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas, and which is traditionally sung on Christmas itself or during the surrounding holiday season.
Students participated with enthusiasm and full spirits. The students recorded their videos and shared with their music teachers. The judgement criteria were based on discipline, overall presentation, rhythm and tune.
The students participated with great enthusiasm and put forth enthralling performances. The students tried to prove their talent in the best possible way.

Grade III-V Inter-Dynasty Mathematics Quiz 10th December 2021

Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms, it is about UNDERSTANDING.
An Inter Dynasty quiz on Mathematics was conducted in grades III-V during their Dynasty period. The quiz, covering all the completed topics, was conducted on MS Forms.
The students, who were apprised about this activity in advance, had come well prepared for it. They were quick to identify the type of questions and the formulae to be used to reach the correct answer.
The quick giggle and slight nod of the head could be seen as the children went through the questions and gave themselves the quiet appreciation of having revised well.

GRADE III TO V DYNASTY ACTIVITY-LET’S CLEAN AND DECORATE OUR HOMES NOVEMBER 2021

‘Let's celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy and light in the world of others.’
Diwali is a five-day festival, the height of which is celebrated on the third day coinciding with the darkest night of the lunar month. During the festival people illuminate their homes, temples and work spaces with diyas, candles and lanterns.
Before the celebrations, however, is the time for a rigorous tidying of homes. This annual cleaning ritual at homes can be quite hectic if it is done by only one member. To inculcate the habit of tidying up and motivate the learners to be the helping hands while staying at home due to pandemic- a dynasty activity ‘Let’s clean and decorate our homes’ was conducted during their Diwali break.
Students were asked to share their videos while cleaning and decorating their homes. It was an amazing learning for children by doing it. Children shared beautiful pics of decorations done in their homes, which included rangoli, lanterns, diyas and yes, helping their moms in the kitchen.

DYNASTY ACTIVITY - CURRENT AFFAIRS Classes – III to V October 29, 2021

General knowledge is important for enhancing our perception of the world for better understanding and analysis of the situations. It develops students’ social, sensitive, reasoning, and analytical thinking skills.
A Dynasty Activity was carried out in Classes III to V on Current Affairs on October 29, 2021. The students had already been apprised about this activity. They were explained about the importance of current affair and General knowledge in day-to-day life. The quiz was conducted on MS Forms and included questions framed about current affairs, space and national heritage.
The activity was performed in their respective Dynasty period and students participated with great enthusiasm and zeal. The activity was very informative and knowledge enriching for the students and they enjoyed the activity thoroughly.

Grade III - V Dynasty Activity - My Healthy Plate October 22, 2021

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”
Keeping the above famous saying in mind, an online Dynasty activity ‘My Healthy Plate’ was conducted in all sections of grades III - V. Health is an important aspect of our life especially in these pandemic times. A healthy diet will help to provide all the essential nutrients required to perform our everyday work.
The students had to prepare a dish which involved cooking without fire. The students presented the activity with a lot of enthusiasm. They made different kinds of salads and healthy sandwiches. On display were a variety of creative food ideas made with fresh fruits and salads. There was sprouts chaat, bhelpuri, health drinks like lemonade and orange juice. A few children were also dressed up in chef coats and aprons for the activity. The dishes had been beautifully presented by the students keeping in mind the vibrant colours of seasonal fruits and vegetables. These dishes were tasty as well as visually appealing. The students were aware about the health benefits of these dishes.
It was a fun filled activity for the students. The students also spoke a few lines describing the recipe of their dish as well as the health benefit. This activity helped to reinforce healthy eating habits in children.

Inter-dynasty Competition- Math-O-Wiz October 18, 2021

An inter-dynasty competition- ‘Math-O-Wiz’, was organized with the objective of familiarizing the students with the basic concepts of money and credit which serve as the building blocks of financial education. The competition was held for Grades VII & VIII.
The students were given the study material and video links based on the topic- -“Use of Math in everyday life”. A quiz was conducted on MS-Forms wherein, the questions were related to the knowledge gained from these videos.
Three winners from each section were decided on the basis of the marks scored in the quiz.
The students took keen interest and enjoyed the activity. They were able to augment their knowledge about the important concepts of money matters in a fun-filled way and practice their math skills.

CLASS-III DYNASTY ACTIVITY- “WHY I LIKE MY BEST FRIEND” 30th JULY 2021

To mark the importance of the most beautiful relationship in the world, Friendship Day was celebrated in Class III by cooking friendship recipe with a concoction of RAP and calligraphy on the topic “Why I like my best friend”. Students came well equipped for the activity with their excitement, love and required material for the perfect friendship recipe. A good friendship doesn't carry any set rule and that's the beauty of the relation. The important thing is to express your gratitude, honour your loved ones and thank them for being there for you. Friendship Day is the chance to let all your besties, whether near or far, know how much you care for and appreciate them. Various hints were given to our young learners by the facilitators for the theme and the learners came up with wonderful strokes & letters to show their feelings on paper.They did awesome RAP on the given theme.
The students participated in this activity in their respective Dynasty period and completed it within the given time. They enjoyed the activity thoroughly.

Dynasty Activity ‘Paragraph writing’ - Grades 4-5 30th July 2021

A Dynasty activity, Paragraph Writing, on the topic ‘Friendship’ was conducted in all sections of grade 4 and 5 on 30th July 2021. The children had to write the paragraph in 80-100 words in the dynasty period. The students found the topic to be interesting and were happy to write a few sentences about their friends. They presented their work neatly and tried to ensure that there are no spelling mistakes. The students of grade 5 also presented rap songs on friendship. It was a fun-filled activity for students of grade 5 as they could present their singing in front of their friends and teacher. All the students of the four dynasties (Maple, Oak, Cedar, Ebony) participated with enthusiasm in the activity. This activity gave them a chance to improve their creative writing skills as well as presentation skills.

Inter-dynasty competition Spark Of Nature: Connecting with Flora and Fauna July 19,2021

“No matter how few possessions you own or how little money you have, loving wildlife and nature will make you rich beyond measure.” ― Paul Oxton We stand at a juncture where, through years of unabated destruction wrought on the environment, we have managed to drive several species of animals to the brink of extinction. We hear of incidents like poaching with rapid frequency, and wonder if we are ever going to win the fight against it. Hence, an inter-dynasty competition was conducted by Maple dynasty so as to make students aware about different species of Flora and Fauna and to sensitize them about the need to conserve the endangered and vulnerable species. Students were asked to enter a game with a URL and a game code. There were 20 questions related to different species. After attempting all the questions, the students were able to see the answers as well as a fun fact related to it. Hence, they not only enjoyed the games but also learnt so many new things. The whole experience was like an online game which developed the interest of students in it. The criteria of judgment werepromptness and correctness of the answers. The students took keen interest and enjoyed the activity. They were interactive and participative throughout the session.

Class – III to V Interclass Dynasty Slogan Writing Competition July 2, 2021

The school began its celebrations of the Van Mahotsav with an Interclass Slogan Writing Competition on 2nd July 2021. The theme of the competition was a choice between ‘Go Green’ or ‘Plant a Tree’. The students had been apprised of this event a week prior when they were also explained about the significance of celebrating Van Mahotsav. The children were well equipped with their ideas and stationery materials to present their ideas in the form of slogans. With the changing climatic conditions and alarming environmental issues being prevalent, this activity helped to raise awareness among the students and also equipped them with ideas of how, at their individual levels, they can be ‘eco-warriors’ and make a difference to the world and mother nature. The students presented thought-provoking, well rhyming and crisp slogans, decorated vibrantly on A4 sheets. Some even wrote thoughtful slogans in Hindi. The students participated in this activity in their respective Dynasty period and completed it within the given time. They enjoyed the activity thoroughly, also learning in a simple yet practical way about how to take care of the environment and go green.

Inter-dynasty competition- Math Mentoring with Kahoot June 24, 2021

"Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers”
Shakuntala Devi, Indian writer and mental calculator.
Mathematics helps us to understand the world and provides an effective way of building mental discipline. Math encourages logical reasoning, critical thinking, creative thinking, abstract or spatial thinking, problem-solving ability, and even effective communication skills.
Hence, an Inter-dynasty competition was organized as an initiative to bring together the Shalom Family for a fiesta of knowledge and learning through “Math Mentoring with Kahoot” for Grade 6-10. This competition aimed at providing the students an opportunity to increase engagement, motivation, enjoyment, and concentration to improve learning performance.
• The students were provided a game pin which was a number.
• After entering the game pin, they were asked to enter their nickname.
• After entering the nickname, the quiz began.
The criteria of judgment were Speed and Accuracy of questions.
The students took keen interest and enjoyed the activity as it was informative and innovative.

Anchoring the online event on Father’s Day Senior Student Council (2021-22) June 19, 2021

Incredible things happen when we promise to stay focused, committed and target the correct audience and anchoring this event (FATHER’S DAY) provided by Shalom Hills International to the council members was great a experience. As the new normal continues and online classes are in full swing, anchoring the online event on Father’s Day was held on a virtual platform (zoom). The Head girl Anvisha chopra and the PR Head Abhishek Chauhan were given responsibility for hosting the event. They organized fun activities for the parents and the younger students like the Bollywood Quiz, Music performance and special counselling session. They got a chance to work with the faculty members closely and make this event a success. They also presented to the students and the parents a fabulous portray of their school by talking about their experience and journey in the school. Students Council is thankful to the management who encouraged them to pursue their duties and responsibilities diligently, advising them to maintain positivity lead by examples.

Inter Dynasty Competition "Mask Erudition" & "Speech" 10th May 2021

"Innovation sees best outlet in the unforeseen and unprecedented situations."
The current scenario where everyone is facing a tough challenge in the form of COVID-19, is one suchsituation where everyone needs to think innovatively to overcome the challenge.
In order to provide a platform to students to creatively express their ideas/views on the theme "Thinking Innovatively" in Unprecedented times like COVID-19, Shalom Hills International School organisedan Inter Dynasty Competition.
Two competitions were planned i.e., Mask Designing Competition and Speech Competition on the topic "Front-line Warriors are True Heroes". The children were free to choose whichever competition they wanted to take part in. The teachers motivated the children to participate in this activity.
The participantshighlighted the importance of doctors, teachers, pilots, nurses, police etc. They even emphasised the different things that common people can do in order to help these warriors. The students concluded their speeches with motivational messages for these workers.
After the judgement of the competition, e-certificates were given to the participants.

Class-V Republic Day Quiz Competition January 25,2021

At Shalom, striving for excellence is a way of life. Keeping in mind this view, the Let us take a pledge to be united heart and soul for the continued prosperity of our great country. With patriotic fervour at its highest, the students of grade V partook in a quiz competition on the practices, traditions, heritage and constitution of our country. Our young Shalomites showed their knowledge and enthusiasm in happy comradery. Incase a classmate gave an incorrect answer the other prompted him/her with the correct answer. In was an online competition with adrenalin running high in wanting to answer first. The depth of knowledge of the students and the vastness of it was quite amazing. The enjoyment and anticipation of the competition was evident on the eager faces of the participants. The competition wound down with the children cheering and congratulating eachother. The winners were facilitated with certificates amidst admiration and praise.

Republic Day Inter-Dynasty Event-Grade VII January 25, 2021

At Shalom, striving for excellence is a way of life. Keeping in mind this view, the Maple dynasty was instrumental in virtually organizing a competition to commemorate the 72nd Republic Day of our nation. The children of class VIII wrote an essay and uploaded the hand - written pdf document on MS teams in an assignment created for all the sections of class VIII in view of the Republic Day. Word count was maximum 150 words.Judgment criteria was based on neatness of work, writing skills and creativity. This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by one and all and helped hone the thinking skills of the students. The inter-dynasty event was a roaring success with the staff and pupils alike.

Republic Day Inter-Dynasty Event-Grade VII January 25, 2021

At Shalom, striving for excellence is a way of life. Keeping in mind this view, the Maple dynasty was instrumental in virtually organizing a competition to commemorate the 72nd Republic Day of our nation. The children of class VII made a video of themselves showcasing a dance performance or reciting a poem in view of the Republic Day. The poem could be in any preferred language.Duration of the video was for maximum one minute.Judgment criteria was based on creativity, presentation and face expressions in dance/emotions in poetry. This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by one and all and helped hone the creative skills of the students. The inter-dynasty event was a roaring success with the staff and pupils alike.

At Shalom, striving for excellence is a way of life. Keeping in mind this view, the Maple dynasty was instrumental in virtuallyorganizing a competition to commemorate the 72nd Republic Day of our nation. The children of class VI made a video of themselves showcasing a role play on enactment of a freedom fighter or any leader.Duration of video was a maximum of one minute.Judgment criteria was based on creativity, presentation and dialogue delivery.This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by one and all and helped hone the creative skills of the students.The inter-dynasty event was a roaring success with the staff and pupils alike.

Inter-Dynasty Rap Competition January 20, 2021

“Rap is all poem with a melody”.
Republic Day is a day of great rejoicing and a red-letter day in our country. It is a day to commemorate the enforcement of the constitution of India. The day is celebrated with great pomp and zeal through the length and breadth of the country.
A week before Republic Day, numerous offline activities were held in the primary wing as part of Republic Day celebrations. A rap competition was held for grades III to V.The students were guided on how to make a short patriotic rap which could be either in English or Hindi and a tab was created for them on Microsoft Teams to upload their activity.The students showed an amazing array of talent and creativity, where some of them used certain props while rapping, while others used body movements or dressed themselves up as rappers.
Through their raps the students showcased their patriotic feelings. They recited lines portraying how proud they were of their country, its culture, heritage, people, traditions and its natural beauty.
The students followed the guidelines and finished the activity within the given time limit of two minutes. It was an innovative fun-filled activity which the students enjoyed thoroughly.

Inter Dynasty Quiz Competition Our Mother Nation India August 2020

"We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made!" - Albert Einstein Historians, writers, politicians and other eminent personalities across the Globe have greatly appreciated India and its contribution to the rest of the world. Indiansproudly celebrated their 74th Independence Day this year. As part of the Independence Day celebrations, Ebony Dynasty organized an Inter-Dynasty Quiz Competition on ‘Our Mother Nation India’during the month of August 2020. The students from classes VI- IXwere selected for the final round via MS Quiz. The level 1 and 2 of the MS quizzes were conducted on 20th and 25th August 2020 respectively. To test and enhance the awareness of the students about India and Indian History,the final round of the quiz was conducted by the Students’ Council through a PPT round. The enthusiastic approach of the participatswas remarkable. Their team spirit, confidence and patriotism were well presented through their eagerness to respond. Preparing for Quizzes can enable the students to ready themselves for competitive exams. The winner of the competition wasOAKDynasty. The Second position was bagged by Ebony Dynastywhile the Third position was shared by Cedar and Maple Dynasties .

Grades III and V Dynasty Activity 7th February 2020

SHIS gives great importance to co-curricular activities to provide the students an opportunity to exhibit their skill and knowledge. ADynasty Activitywas organized for the students of grades III and V students on 7th February 2020. The objective behind this activity was to test the General Knowledge of the students and make them aware of the current happenings in their country along with questions from their current text books as a revision.
It was an activity that was done on the spot without giving any kind of information about the same to the students, so there was no prior preparedness of the children. Our young Shalomites were able to answer well, from a wide range of questions put to them. They enthusiastically answered the questions and happily ticked the correct answers of their peers. It was an activity that was thoroughly enjoyed by all the students as they tested their knowledge against eachother in a healthy competition.

Inter-Dynasty creative writing-‘India of my Dream’ 31th January 2020

An Inter-dynasty creative writing competition was conducted for Classes 3, 4 and 5 on 31th January 2020. Students wereasked to express their views in writing as to how they want their beloved country ‘INDIA’ to be in future. Students creatively and confidently wrote on the sheet given to them. There was no word limit for this competition.
The children participated in the activity with a lot of interest and enthusiasm and enjoyed it. Students expressed theirunique thoughtson what can be done to make our country a child’s heaven. At the end respective English teachers selected the winners of the competition

Inter Dynasty Board Decoration-Waste Food Management January 25, 2020

An Inter dynasty Board Decoration was organized on 25 January at Shalom Hills International School for the students of grades VIII and IX. The children prepared their dynasty boards based on the theme ‘Waste Food Management’. Different countries were assigned to the respective dynasties wherein the students were supposed to discuss the strategies adopted by different countries to solve the problem of food wastage.
Taking all these facts into consideration the children got an opportunity to exhibit their creativity and confidence in presenting the information. The competition inspired the children to plan out methods so as to stop food wastage. The participants were judged on parameters like discipline, creativity, coherence, presentation and content.

Grade 3-5 Inter-Dynasty Quiz 8th November 2019

An Inter-dynasty quiz competition was held on 8th November 2019 in all sections of grades 3 to 5.The questions in the quiz were related to current affairs and general knowledge. The quiz, ‘Kaun Banega Quiz Master’ had many questions related to science and current affairs.
Each child got the opportunity to represent his/her dynasty. Played on the pattern of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, the students were provided two lifelines, Fifty-fifty and Ask a Friend. The quiz was conducted in an interesting way with the chairs placed in a row in the front resembling the hot seat. The students came well prepared for the quiz. Each team was asked a set of four questions. The children enjoyed the round which had the lifelines Ask a friend and Fifty-Fifty. They were excited and showed a keen interest in answering the questions.
The dynasty quiz helped to strengthen the students’ awareness on current affairs and increased their general knowledge.

Inter-Dynasty Solo Dance Competition 25th October 2019

“Dance to express, not to impress. Dance to the beat of your dreams and with your heart.” Dancing is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the world’s rich diversity and enable them to enjoy dance, music, and rhythm. It also provides opportunities for socialization and room for self-expression.
With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the students, an Inter-Dynasty Solo Dance Competition was organized for students of classes III, IV and V. The vivacious dancers set the floor on fire with their energetic performances. The fun-filled extravaganza offered classical, traditional and western forms. All the participants were very energetic and performed their dance forms enthusiastically. They dressed beautifully according to their songs. Young learners were thrilled to be a part of the colourful, vibrant and energizing event. Hands, feet, and bodies, dressed in colourful costumes, twirled, flipped and jumped on the stage of the school. With the festival season already bringing lots of cheer and enthusiasm in everyone, the Inter-Dynasty Dance Competition showcased talent from all the four dynasties.
The choreography, rhythm, synchronization, and presentation of all the students were good. The happiness of the children was amply evident with applause and appreciation. Each student came out with the best in terms of their dancing capabilities and what they could achieve through artistic expression. Ebony got the first position, Oak second and Maple got the third position. The winners from different houses were all awarded.

“Cooking without fire” 24th October 2019

An Inter-dynasty Competition ‘Cooking without fire’, was organized for the students of classes VI to VIII, to encourage them to think out of the box and adapt to situations.
ss The children from the four Dynasties-Cedar, Maple, Ebony, and Oak participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they prepared nutritious yet delectable delicacies. Healthy dishes like, Sprouted Bhel, fruit and vegetable Saladand Cheesy Biscuit cake were prepared using easy tricks to make quick recipes. The children also made sandwiches, lemonade, Puddings, etc. with the raw materials they brought from home. All were excited to make their respective food items. The food items displayed were a visual treat and were presented in an artistic and aesthetic style.
This activity not only provided a platform for the students to foster their creativity but also helped them explore their hidden talents and discover new areas of interest.

Grade III-V:DynastyMeet 11 October 2019

The Dynasty meet of all students of grades 3, 4 and 5 was held on 11th October 2019. The theme for this dynasty meet was “Weaving a Story”. Weave a Tale is a springboard of inkling, creativity, and imagination. It’s a place where imagination takes flight for children.
Keeping this thing in view, weaving a story was initialized during the meet by laying a foundation of the story first by giving it a theme. An outline of the story was then framed by the teacher and students which included a number of characters in them. It was then drafted by the imaginative sentences of the children one after the other to comprehend their theme. Post this, the children moved on to their story pieces with confidence and precision.
The story was summed up with a valuable quote that gave the entire story a powerful meaning. Students returned to their classes at the end of the period with a confidence in their ability to weave a story.

Patriotic Rap Song Composition August 16, 2019

On 16th August 2019, the students of classes III, IV and V participated in the Patriotic Rap Song Composition as a part of the Dynasty Activity. The students were thoroughly absorbed in the activity relishing the extended patriotic fervor of Independence Day celebrations.
On 16th August 2019, the students of classes III, IV and V participated in the Patriotic Rap Song Composition as a part of the Dynasty Activity. The students were thoroughly absorbed in the activity relishing the extended patriotic fervor of Independence Day celebrations.
Our country is witness to the secular fabric of its society, centering around the composite unity and identity of its people. Students made rap songs on cultural diversity, multiple languages, union territories, cuisines, etc. which form the very essence of our Motherland’s identity.
They were delighted at their own creativity and considered themselves no less than upcoming superstar rap musicians!!!
The activity was educational cum fun-filled and gave them an experience they will never forget about India on its 73rd Independence Day celebration.

Dynasty Activity-Talk Show on “Brotherhood” August 9, 2019

“The crest and crowning of all good, life's final star, is Brotherhood.”

Brotherhood is comradeship, fellowship, kinship. Keeping this in mind a talk show on the topic ‘Brotherhood’ was held in classes III, IV and V on 09–08-2019.The students actively participated in the discussion. At a time 5-7 students were called to discuss on the topic. Most of the students were well prepared and turned out to be great orators. They expressed themselves confidently.
They explained that brotherhood is a relationship between brothers or close friends, or is a feeling of kinship with other people. Brotherhood is the soul of the fraternity that binds its members together and allows them to strive towards greater goals.
The students showed a keen interest in the dynasty class and sharedtheir views on the related topic. The main aim of the Talk Show was to sensitize the students towards the importance of brotherhood in their life.

English Creative Writing Competition August 1, 2019

“A drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold to a thirsty man.”
Water is one of the most important substances on the earth. All plants and animals must have water to survive. If there was no water there would be no life on earth.
Keeping all these facts in mind a creative writing competition on the topic ‘Save Water’ was held in classes IV and V on August 1, 2019. Many pupils turned out to be great writers, as they expressed themselves with clarity and precision. They came up with compelling coherent paragraphs containing interesting features based on the topic given and wrote beautiful reflective pieces which were original and self-expressive.
The competition provided an opportunity to budding authors to hone their creative skills and make them aware of the water conservation. The participants were geared up and confident to pen down their thoughts. They wrote some eye catching paragraphs. The compositions were very vivid and impressive.

Dynasty English Calligraphy Competition August 1, 2019

“Our handwriting style depicts our personality traits.”
With a motive to develop creative expressions and improve writing skills of the students, a Calligraphy competition was organized for class III on 1-8-19. The students wrote a given paragraph on ‘Save Water’ with concerted focus on formation, size, curves, patterns, space and general neatness.
The students were told that this art is an effective way to communicate a message in a beautiful way. It also helps to inculcate the habit of good handwriting among the students.
The aim of the competition was to encourage the students to write neatly and present the content in a proper manner. All the students of class III participated with full enthusiasm and showed excellent creativity through their writing skills.
Third Position: Ebony

Grade X Inter Dynasty Cartoon Making Competition 31st July 2019

“Tales of a Tree”
To mark the Van Mahotsav, an Inter Dynasty Cartoon Making Competition was held in class X. The purpose of this competition was to highlight the importance of trees in our life.
Making cartoons is an art. Cartoons come in many shapes and sizes from comic strips to editorial cartoons. They provide visual, colourful and simple ways to communicate about certain issues and events. This competition encouraged students to think about new ideas and demonstrate them in the form of art.
Students exhibited their innovation ideas on the topic through various cartoons. All the students enthusiastically participated to make it a success.

Grade IX Inter Dynasty Poster Making Competition 30th July 2019

“The Tree of Life”
To mark Van Mahotsav, anInter Dynasty Poster Making Competition washeld in class IX. The purpose of this competition was tohighlight the importance of trees in our life. The students exhibited their innovations through various posters and wrote different slogans related to the topic. All the students enthusiastically participated to make it a success.
The students were able to understand the importance of trees and harmful effects of deforestation and give shape to their thoughts by creativity.

Save Trees Save Earth 29th July 2019

The Air that we breathe today is full of toxic and hazardous pollutants .Pollution in the environment has made mother Earth lose her beauty and bio –diversity. All of us face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day to day lives. Keeping this in mind an Inter Dynasty Slogan Writing competition was held for the students of classes VI to mark the Van Mahotsav and to highlight the importance of trees in our life.
Students participated enthusiastically in the event and soon came up with a large number of original and interesting slogans presented creatively.
Students were able to understand the importance of trees and harmful effects of deforestation.

Inter-Dynasty Earth-Day Quiz 18th April 2019

“We Do Not Inherit the Earth From Our Ancestors; We Borrow It From Our Children.”
Our planet celebrates Earth Day on 22nd April every year. It would do us, our future generations and our mother earth herself so much good, if we endeavour to celebrate earth day every day by giving respect and love to our surroundings, and caring them. After the weekly assembly of Grade V, the representatives of the four dynasties sat down to show their prowess in their knowledge about Earth Day and what is being done to improve and aid the longevity of its bounties. Through the three rounds of the quiz, the students had to answer diverse questions. Most of the answers were quickly forth coming but a few had them stumped too. This final round, a follow up on the first round (Screening Round) held on 12th April, was interactive and very interesting. The quiz participants as well as the audience were very enthusiastic and animated about the quiz. The result of this quiz is as follows:
First Position: Maple
Second Position: Oak
Third Position: Ebony

The Earth Has Music For Those Who Listen April 6, 2019

On account of Earth Day, the student council took the initiative of organizing an Inter - Dynasty Board Decoration Competition for classes 9th to 12th on 6thApril 2019. The students were required to decorate thesoft boardsallotted to their respective dynasties on the topic “The Earth has Music for Those Who Listen.” The students of every dynasty willingly participated withthe dynasty teachers also helping them, so that they could implement their ideas beautifully. With the help of the dynasty captains and teachers the children decorated the boards fascinatingly. It was a fun-filled competition enjoyed by everyone.
The result for the event is as follows:
First: Oak
Second: Cedar and Ebony
Third: Maple

Best Out of Waste April 6, 2019

was a lot of fun. It spread awareness about the need to reduce, reuse, recycle and refuse waste. A lot of beautiful projects were made out of newspapers. Students decorated them in many innovative ways.With the aim ofcelebrating Earth Day, a “Best Out of Waste” Competition was conducted for the students of classes VI & VII on 6th April 2019. The students were asked to create something out of any waste they may have at home or from old newspapers. There was active participation. Students came up with the most imaginative ideas and expressed their creativity in the forms of art. The activity

The winners of class 6th are:

First	Hridya	VI-G	Maple
Second	Soumya	VI-E	Oak
Third	Nandini	VI-D	Ebony
Fourth	Deepanghi	VI-G	Cedar

The winners of class 7th are:

First	Vidhi	VII-E	Oak
Second	Varnihit	VII-C	Cedar
Third	Sukrita	VII-D	Ebony
Fourth	Kinshik	VII-D	Maple

Inter-Dynasty Spellathon Competition (Class III-V) February 14 &15, 2019

On 14th-15th February, 2019 the students of grades III-V participated in an Inter-Dynasty spelling competition - ‘Spellathon’. In the weeks prior to this, the students had been drilled with numerous class quizzes and dictations to help them prepare for this event.
On the assigned day, the respective class teachers of the all the sections of grades III-V dictated 15 words each to the students. The words chosen for the competition were a mixture of words from their syllabus of all subjects and some unfamiliar ones. However, the students excelled in their performance, thus proving that the young Shalomites are prepared for all challenges.
The competition was held for about half an hour in the basement area, where after the dictation, the highest three scorers of every section were selected. The students’ dynasty was also noted and this added points to their respective Dynasties. The competition was an assiduous effort and it ended with the declaration of the winners and a quick discussion of the new words and their meanings, thus enhancing the vocabulary of the students.
Result

Class	1^st	2^nd	3^rd
III	Ebony	Cedar	Maple
IV	Ebony	Maple	Oak , Cedar
V	Maple	Ebony	Oak

Inter-dynasty Patriotic Singing Competition February 25, 2019

The senior school witnessed immense enthusiasm in the children from classes VI to VIII as the senior graders actively participated in the Patriotic Singing Competition held as part of the Republic Day celebrations on February 25, 2019 in the open auditorium arena to commemorate the seven glorious decades of our nation becoming a republic.
The event was organized as a competition among the four dynasties to instill a healthy competitive spirit in the children as well as to nurture and foster patriotic feeling in them. Each dynasty proudly presented their composition duly accompanied by the lilting rendition on the tabla and harmonium.
The performances were judged by the Headmistress and the Senior Coordinators. Cedar dynasty bagged the First position, Maple second while Ebony secured the third position.
The event was graced by the Principal and was enjoyed by one and all.

Inter Dynasty Flower Arrangement Competititon 24th January 2019

Flowers are an integral part of Nature. They provide food and natural medicines for humans and some animals. They aid in a plant's reproduction by enticing outside pollinators. Without flowers, plants would merely be green, and the world would be a duller place.
To introduce the students to the different kinds and varieties of flowers found on our planet Earth and encourage the spirit of team work, SHIS organized the Inter Dynasty Flower Arrangement Competition for the students of Grade III-V on 24thJanuary 2019. Children showcased their creativity by arranging flowers into beautiful bouquets. The hard work of the children was highly appreciated. This competition brought out the creative skills and imagination of students. The students enthusiastically participated in the competition and their knowledge about flowers used was incredible. One could not miss out the interesting captions added to their arrangements. Students were curious to know about different flowers and their specialty. There were a variety of flowers in colour, essence and texture.
Over all it was an interesting activity organized for the young scholars to bring them close to nature and to acknowledge the exquisiteness of different kinds of flowers.
Result:
1^st Position: Maple
2^nd Position: Ebony and Oak
3^rd Position: Cedar

Inter-Dynasty Debate Competition November 20, 2018

Shalom Hills International School provides ample opportunity to its students to challenge their oratory skills through in-house debates and declamation contests. Speaking on thought-provoking and challenging topics like “Failed States should be Handed over to Successful States”, Oak dynasty kick-started the debate by highlighting the need to hand over failed states to successful ones. Cedar emphasised by citing examples of countries like Chile and the US to explicate their points. Ebony and Maple battled their opinions on the motion, Space exploration should be expanded.
The two teams winning the preliminary rounds debated on the challenging topic “Is Armageddon Upon Us?” Amidst tough competition, richness of expression, clarity of thought coupled with powerful arguments put forth by all the dynasties the competition culminated in Cedar securing the first position with 168 points and Maple standing second with 154.5 points. Oak and Ebony were both tied at the third position.

Cedar Dynasty Meet 5th October 2018

Cedar Dynasty Meet took place for the students of Grade 3, 4 and 5 on 5th October 2018. The objective of the Dynasty meeting was a healthy interaction on the Topic ‘Discussion on United Nation and its Agencies’. The students were given a brief introduction about the topic. They were then told the history of the United Nations, the reason it was created and its significance for the whole world. They kept themselves enthusiastically involved with this discussion.
The students learnt that the United Nations (UN) is an Inter-governmental organization tasked to promote international co-operation and to create and maintain international order. The students were shown a Power Point Presentation which gave a detailed explanation of the important tasks and responsibilities of the United Nations. They learnt other important objectives of the UN like developing friendly relations among countries, achieving worldwide cooperation to solve international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems and serving as a centre where countries can coordinate their actions and activities toward these various ends.
The students also spoke a few lines expressing their views which clearly displayed their vision as an individual towards the United Nations. The dynasty meet helped the students learn about the United Nations and its role in creating and maintaining International order.

Grade III –V: Cedar Dynasty Meet 10th August 2018

The Cedar dynasty meet was conducted for the students of Grades 3, 4 and 5 on 10th August 2018, during which the selected students from each grade practiced for the Patriotic Singing competition to be held to celebrate ‘Independence day’. They had been given the lyrics of the song to learn. The students practiced singing together with correct rhythm and tune with the spirit to win.
A few students had memorized the song well. The students practiced the given song and prepared for the upcoming competition with a lot of enthusiasm. The students sitting in the audience could also be seen singing along with the participants.

Grade III & IV: Cedar Dynasty Meet 24th August 2018

A Cedar Dynasty meet was conducted for students of Grade III and IV on 24th August 2018.The students were shown a Power Point Presentation on the Festival of Onam and Raksha Bandhan. Onam is an annual Hindu festival with origins in the state of Kerala in India. The biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala, Onam is a harvest festival, celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.
The students were also told about the importance of Raksha Bandhan as a festival which celebrates the special bond between a brother and a sister. This is observed not only in the Northern belt of India, but also celebrated across the North western parts of the subcontinent and Nepal with great fervour. Traditionally, it includes the ritual of a sister tying a sacred thread or a knot around her brother’s wrist, symbolically expressing her love for him and seeking his protection in return. This year, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 26, which falls on a Sunday.
The students spoke a few lines on the festival of their choice and shared valuable information. Verbal Interaction was held with students to discuss the upcoming celebrations in their home.
Festivals, indeed, bond all in one thread of love, celebration and happiness!

Inter Dynasty Patriotic Song Competition 14th August 2018

“I would rather be an independent citizen than an enslaved Emperor”
Freedom was acquired after sacrificing many lives. Mahatma Gandhi infused the patriotic feeling among the Indians which paved the way to our freedom from British rule. With the vision to pay homage to the immortal heroes and express love for the motherland an Inter- Dynasty Patriotic Song Competition was conducted for the students of Grade IV on 14th August, 2018.
The hall reverberated with the melodious tunes of patriotic numbers. The abundant energy and patriotic fervor of the children was depicted in the selection and presentation of their songs. The participants were dressed up in tricolor revealing the true spirit of being an Indian. The song selected by Ebony was ‘Chak de India’ whereas Maple sang to the tunes of ‘Suno gaur se duniya walo’. Oak selected the song ‘Teen rang Ka tiranga humara’ and Cedar mesmerized all with ‘Ae Mere Watan ke Logon’. Each dynasty was judged on the basis of different parameters like the selection of the song, its interpretation, rhythm and presentation of the song. The competition ended with Oak being declared as the winners; the second position was bagged by Ebony Dynasty; the third position by Maple and the fourth position was secured by Cedar Dynasty.
The event was truly remarkable!

Grade VII-Inter-Dynasty Quiz Competition August 9, 2018

‘If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.’
An exciting Inter-Dynasty Quiz competition was held for the students of grade VII, on 9th August 2018, as part of the Founder’s Week Celebrations. The Quiz began with the introduction of the quizmasters, Sehar and Tansha of Class X, who conducted the quiz in a very interactive way. The questions were intriguing and exciting, and though some very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The audience also got a chance to participate every time the teams answered incorrectly.
The quiz was divided into four rounds: Medieval Literature, Delhi Sultanate, Visual Round based on the Heritage sites of India. The final round based on Current Affairs, gave the teams a chance to catch up with leaders and put-up a tough fight. Everyone waited with baited breath for the announcement of the final scores, which were as follows: The Cedar Dynasty won the Quiz Competition scoring 17 points followed by Maple with 14 points and Ebony stood third by scoring 12 points. Everyone clapped and cheered for the ecstatic winning teams.

Grade VIII Inter Dynasty -Science Quiz August 9, 2018

As part of the Founder’s Week Celebration an Intra-school Science Quiz Competition was conducted for the students of grade VIII. The final round of the Science Quiz was conducted as an Inter-dynasty Competition, on August 9, 2018. The quiz was a huge success as it helped enhance the knowledge of the pupils as well as inculcate team – building skills in the participants.
As part of the week – long activities culminating in the ‘Shalom Conclave 2018-19’, the first round of the quiz was conducted with all the students of grade VIII across the six sections, participating in the quiz. Six students from each section were selected for the second round, which tested the students on their scientific and analytical skills. Finally, three students from each dynasty qualified for the final round, which comprised five rounds namely, Chemistry in daily life, MCQ, Logical reasoning, Physics and Know your scientists.
The results were as follows:

An Inter-Dynasty Quiz: Current Affairs 27th July 2018 for Grade III-V

To be a well informed citizen of the world, one must be aware of events related to political or social interest and of its relevance in the world today.
With this vision, a quiz on Current Affairs was organized for the students of Grade III –V, on 27th July 2018.
The students eagerly sat down to do the worksheet consisting of questions from topics they have read, especially from Science and Social Studies. There were some questions related to Politics, Sports and Social events that have taken place in the recent past. They were able to answer the worksheet well. It was an engaging session filled with excitement and anticipation, assumptions and fast responses. It was a neck and neck, totally unpredictable, competition till the last minute.
The idea behind conducting the competition is not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence, poise and leadership in the students by giving them frequent opportunities to get on to the stage.
It was indeed a delightful competition enjoyed both by the participants and the audience!

Inter-Dynasty Declamation Competition August 8, 2018

Words are seeds that do more than blow around,
They land in our hearts and not the ground,
Be careful what you plant and careful what you say,
For the power of a good speech cannot be undermined.

With this spirit, our school witnessed an Inter- Dynasty English Declamation competition ‘Power of Words’, on August 8, 2018, as a part of our Founder’s day celebration. There were eight speakers each from grade XII and IX for English and Hind respectively, representing all the four dynasties. It was a treat to hear all the participants exhibiting their oratory skills with enthusiasm, and dressed in the attire of the speaker.
Famous speeches of eminent personalities like Malala, Lisa Kudrow, Swami Vivekanand, Charlie Chaplin, Marc Zukerberg, Oprah Winfrey and even William Shakespeares’s Hamlet, spread their magic, and left an ever lasting impression on the audience.
The participants were judged on the basis of their Presentation, Costume and Delivery of Speech. The judges stated it was a neck to neck competition making it difficult to decide on the best one. They appreciated the efforts of all the students and motivated others to participate in great numbers.
The results were as follows:

ENGLISH

HINDI

This competition aimed to promote the skills of Effective Public Speaking. They indeed ‘Dared to Declaim’.

Grade VI AD-MAD Competition August 7, 2018

As part of the Founder’s Day Week Celebrations, an Ad-Mad competition was held for the students of Grade VI on August 7, 2018, in both the English and Hindi languages. It was conducted as an Inter-dynasty competition. Each dynasty was allotted a topic on the spot, based on which they were asked to create an advertisement. They were given fifteen minutes to prepare the advertisement.
Filled with enthusiasm, all the participants began giving wings to their imagination. All the teams showcased their skill through advertisements on products like- juice, mosquito repellent, hair oil room freshener, and social issues like-Saving and Educating the Girl child, Saving Water, Environment Conservation and Uses of Internet. Each performance was unique and well-coordinated. They were judged on the basis of Content, Presentation and Articulation. It was indeed a tough task for the judges to decide the winners from among the young enthusiasts.
The show was a display of creativity and innovative thinking.

RESULT AT A GLANCE:

ENGLISH

HINDI

Cedar Dynasty Meet

Cedar Dynasty Meeting was conducted for Grades 3, 4 and 5 on 6th July 2018 to discuss about ‘World Population Day’.
World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness on global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. It was inspired by the public interest shown in Five Billion Day on July 11, 1987; the approximate date on which the world's population reached five billion people. World Population Day aims to increase people's awareness on various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights.
Students were explained the importance of reducing population growth and conserving our limited resources. A few students also shared their views which gave a deep insight about their awareness and deep-rooted understanding about World Population Day. The students understood the significance of celebrating July 11th as World Population Day.

Oak Dynasty Meet 19th April 2018

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd every year. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on the environmental issues that the world faces. An Earth Day Quiz was held for students of Grade 3. It was a final round of the Earth Day Quiz. There were four rounds, namely: Round 1- Test your Knowledge, Round-2 Aptitude Round, Round-3 ‘I am Genius’, Round-4 Visual Round. An Audience Round was also included to engage the audience and create excitement in them. The questions in the quiz were related to saving and protecting our Earth. There were many questions related to pollution and environmental protection. In the final round four students were selected from Oak dynasty.
The students had come well-prepared for the quiz. They showed a keen interest in reading the questions and answering them. The Earth Day Quiz helped to create awareness in the students about the growing problem of pollution. They understood the importance of keeping the Earth clean and safe from pollution.
Oak Dynasty winners:

1. Arush (III-A)
2. Madhav (III-E)
3. Arnav (III-G)
4. Sniti Bansal (III-H)

Grade I Inter- Dynasty Spell Bee Competition (16.02.2018)

An Inter –Dynasty Spell Bee competition was organised on Friday (16.02.2018). This competition was one out of the numerous enjoyable competitions that give students a platform to learn spellings in different ways. This competition helps students improve their spellings, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts and develop use of correct English.
It is hoped that as a result, children will be able to read and write more effectively.
The Quiz was conducted in three rounds.
1. Identify the pictures and spell it.
2. Choose the correct options.
3. Unscramble the words.
The children maintained discipline during the competition and did very well. The positions of dynasties are as follows:
Oak – I position
Ebony – II position
Cedar – III position

Collage Making Activity on Sports 15th November 2017

Sports improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment and a sense of competition to the participants. All across the country, 29th August is celebrated as National Sports Day as a tribute to the legendary hockey player of India, Major Dhyan Chand. The day marks the birth anniversary of the hockey wizard.
National Sports Day is celebrated throughout the country, especially Punjab and Chandigarh, in various educational institutes as well sports academies by organizing a number of sports events and other programs to boost the sport scenario of the country. Some of the programs also distribute prizes to various budding sportspersons and to those who have contributed a lot in the field of sports.
The students of Grade II organised an Inter-Dynasty Sports Collage Making Activity in which each section chose a particular sport or game and made beautiful collages on the same. The day was celebrated to reinforce among the students the importance of sports and games for a healthy mind and body. The activity also aimed to develop interest and knowledge of the students about different games and various renowned sports personalities. Great enthusiasm was observed in the students during the activity. The goal of popularizing sports and games was well-achieved through this activity.

Grade I Inter-Dynasty Poem Recitation Competition 30 October 2017

The students of Grade I participated in an Inter-dynasty Poem Recitation Competition. The students showcased their recitation abilities and developed an appreciation for poetry. Poetry recitation encompasses skills like speech development, expression of feelings, as well as building stage confidence.
The children recited beautiful and unique poems based on the theme “Happiness”. The poems were recited with proper stress and intonation, and actions using appropriate props. Overall it was a healthy competition with all the dynasties performing extremely well.
The poems left a significant impact on the minds of the young learners. This recitation motivated the students and also helped them to develop their literary skills.

Grade II Assembly and Inter-Dynasty Poem Recitation Competition 27th October’17

Happiness is a mental and emotional state of well-being which can be defined by a range of emotions from contentment to intense joy. It refers to good flourishing life. Happy people spread happiness everywhere.
The students of Grade II conducted a special assembly on “Happiness”. The assembly started with the Lord’s Prayer in English followed by the Hindi prayer, the Shlokas. One student spoke the thought of the week and another word of the week with its meaning. Next the students were updated with the news headlines. This was followed by the Shalom Anthem and the National Anthem.
Thereafter, an inter-dynasty poem recitation competition was organised on the theme of “Happiness”. The students enthusiastically recited different poems on the topic and spread happiness. The competition was won by Manasi from Maple Dynasty. Mayank Verma from Oak Dynasty bagged the second position, while the third position was shared by Anushka and Paridhi from Cedar Dynasty from Ebony Dynasty respectively.

Grade-1 Inter-Dynasty Declamation on “Water Bodies” 22nd September, 2017–18

Quizzes play an important role in e-learning and provide an array of benefits for both the learner and the instructor.
All sections of Grade-1 participated in an Inter-Dynasty Quiz Competition. The main theme of the quiz was based on the concept of water bodies. The Preliminary round was conducted in the class. The Class teacher chose the best students from each dynasty (Cedar, Maple, Oak and Ebony). The children were thoroughly engrossed in the activity as it was a new concept for them.
The final round was conducted on 22ndSeptember in Class 1-I. The results were announced in the class itself, for which the children were very excited.
Ebony grabbed the First position. Maple was at the Second position and the Third position was earned by Oak Dynasty. The students enjoyed the quiz and participated with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Dynasty Meet Held on 22nd September 2017

Dynasty Meet for Grade III was held on 22nd September 2017. The children spoke on the importance of Dusshera festival. Vijayadashami also known as ‘Dusshera’ or ‘Dussehra’ is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. It spans over 10 days and is celebrated in varied traditions across India.
The students were given an introduction on the festival and its importance. The students then spoke on the given topic. They were given some time to prepare their lines. Most of the students spoke with a lot of clarity on the historical significance of Dusshera. They also spoke about the various rituals associated with the festival. The dynasty meet gave the students an opportunity to speak in front of the class. Most of the students spoke confidently. A few students also made pictures of Ravana the demon king on a piece of paper.
The dynasty meet concluded with a summary of the importance of Dussehra festival.

Grades III-V Inter-Dynasty Activity 11th August, 2017

Independence Day was celebrated during Dynasty class with a difference. The students were divided into their respective dynasties and two topics were given to them to put forward their thoughts and views either through a short skit, role play, creative writing or even a debate. The students were given half an hour to prepare for their activity.
The topics given were:
India Before and After Independence
My Pride – Shalom in the Future
Our young patriots were well versed with the scenario of India before independence since it was a topic covered in their syllabus too and hence it did not take long for them to put on their acting robes and enact the leaders/reformers/martyrs or various battles that led to independent India. The final depiction of India before and after Independence was so real and authentic – from the Independence struggle to Swachh Bharat and Mr Modi unfurling the National Flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Soon the students moved to the next topic and spoke about the pride that they take in their school and how they would like to see Shalom in the future. They said that they dream of seeing the campus greener than present condition and that in their view the paper books will be replaced by e-books and each student would carry a tab or an I-pad pre-installed with all the applications and study materials instead of bags. Certain students had an interesting thought where they mentioned that in the future robots will replace the human teachers. The students certainly dived way ahead into the future! The children participated with a lot of enthusiasm in the activity. They were happy to share their thoughts. The activity was an absolute success with the students as well as the teachers enjoying it to the fullest.

Dynasty Meet Held on 18th August, 2017

World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It is celebrated world-wide on 19th August. To mark this occasion the students were told about its significance. They were told of the conflict around the world that is exacting a massive toll on people’s lives. Trapped in wars that are not of their making, millions of civilians are forced to hide or run for their lives. Children are taken out of school, families are displaced from their homes, and communities are torn apart, while the world is not doing enough to stop their suffering. At the same time, health and aid workers – who risk their lives to care for people affected by violence – are increasingly being targeted.
The students also spoke a few lines expressing their views on the given topic. The students laid emphasis on the importance of having a peaceful world. The given topic helped the students get an insight into the problems created by war and many conflicts around the world.

Inter Dynasty Poster Making Competition on the topic “Save the Earth, Go Green”

Our Earth is the most beautiful planet in our solar system. As far as we know, Earth is the only planet that has life.
Man had a good relationship with Mother Earth, but since humans developed cities and industries, the modern lifestyle has changed. Man has been using and misusing natural resources beyond the limit.
Our Earth is in great danger now. If we are thinking beings, we must save plants and forests, because they save us. Thus, to inculcate a conscious and responsible attitude towards nature, a poster making competition was held in Grade III-V on July 28, 2017, on the topic ‘Save the Earth, Go Green’ to celebrate Van Mahotsav week. The students were very enthusiastic about finding new ways to save the environment-the plants, animals and other good things for the future generations.
While making posters, they reflected their imagination, views, and new approach to save all non renewable sources of energy. All the posters were informative and colourful. The students enjoyed the activity and came up with creative and innovative ideas to save mother planet- “The Earth”

Inter-Dynasty Declamation on “Pollution” by Grade II 3rd August 2017

Pollution is the addition of hazardous contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either chemical or foreign substances/energies- such as noise, heat or light, or naturally occurring contaminants. The major types of environmental pollution are air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, soil pollution and light pollution.
To sensitize the students of Grade II towards the need to reduce environmental pollution, an Inter-Dynasty declamation competition on the topic-“Pollution”, was organized. The students described the various types of pollution, their causes, adverse effects and reasons very well. The students also stated deforestation and hazardous gaseous emissions as major cause of environmental pollution. During the last 10 years, the world has witnessed severe rise in environmental pollution.
Through this activity the students realized the value of our Earth and its environment. They also understood the importance of keeping the environment clean and pollution free for our safe future.

Inter-Dynasty Declamation Competition

The tiger is a unique animal which plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of our ecosystem. It is a top predator which is at the apex of the food chain and keeps the population of wild ungulates in check, thereby maintaining the balance between prey herbivores and the vegetation upon which they feed.
Thus, the topic ‘How to Save the Tiger’ was chosen for Inter-Dynasty English Declamation competition. The students of Grades III- V stood confidently to spread awareness on the importance of saving this magnificent creation of the cat family, through their well-prepared speeches.
They encouraged us to ban products made of animal skin, report poaching and poachers to nearby law officials and spread awareness about importance of every organism in the ecosystem. A wonderful thought was accentuated in the end, ‘If Nature is responsible for our existence then we must also take the responsibility for its Existence!’
The occasion was graced by the presence of our Dean, Mr. Carlton Wilson, the Senior Coordinator, Mrs. Swastika Acharya and Mrs. Suniti Bhai. The audience was wonderful and remained patient throughout the declamation. The English teachers of the senior wing, Mrs. Kavita Bharadwaj and Mrs. Meenakshi Madan were invited to judge the competition of Grade V. The Inter-dynasty meet concluded with a round of applause for all the participants and a message to all the students to actively participate in Saving the Tiger and to bring about the desired change in thinking and preservation of the same. Result:

Class	I Position	II Position	III Position
III	Cedar	Ebony	Maple
IV	Cedar	Ebony	Maple
V	Oak	Ebony	Maple

Inter-dynasty English Declamation Competition 21st July, 2017

Inter-dynasty English Declamation Competition for Grade III was held on 21st July, 2017. There were two students from each dynasty who had been selected in the first round of the competition. The children had been given time of one week to prepare for the competition. They came well prepared with props and posters for the topic “Save the tiger” and spoke confidently.
All the participants performed well and spoke with great clarity on the need and importance of saving tigers. Saving tigers is equivalent to conserving the Ecosystem. Tiger is a symbol of wilderness and well-being of the ecosystem. In nature, barring human beings rest of the ecosystem is wild. Hence conserving wilderness is important and crucial to maintain the life support system. The children were judged on the basis of their clarity and presentation. The result is as follows:

1st Position: Cedar
2nd Position: Ebony
3rd Position: Maple
4th Position: Oak

The Inter-dynasty meet concluded with a round of applause for all the participants and a message to all the students to actively participate in Saving the Tiger.

Dynasty Meet for Introduction of Council Members/Labour Day On 5th May, 2017 (III-V)

Dynasty meet was held on 5th May, 2017 for Grades III to V. The students gathered in their allotted class rooms. During the meet the significance of the Labour Day, an annual event celebrated worldwide on May 1st was discussed. The students were told about the history and importance of Labour Day to acknowledge the efforts of the workers. They were told about the formation of Labour Unions, their role in helping, uplifting and giving rights to the labourers of that time.
The event was designed to forge a better understanding of the labour community among our students who must learn to respect and appreciate their efforts. The students took active part in discussing the importance of this day.
The Junior Student Council was also introduced to the students. Each member of the council introduced himself/herself along with his/her designation and talked about his/her duties. The students were told about the importance of school council and were encouraged to give their support to the council members for the better functioning and discipline of the school.
Overall, it was a knowledgeable and interesting session for the young Shalomites.

An Inter Dynasty Competition (Kadambari Club) held on 24th January 2017

ctivity was conducted by the Hindi Department in “Kadambari Club” on 24th January’17. The students from Grade III-V participated enthusiastically and poured out their imagination in the form of the written word. The students were shown pictures based on which they were encouraged to frame an original story of their own. The students let their imagination take shape in the form of an ingenious story.
The students of class III participated in “Show and Tell” activity in which they were asked to speak aloud a few lines on the given picture.
They not only enjoyed in dwelling and pondering over the story in their beautiful way but it also provided them with an opportunity to improve their creative writing skills. The result was an array of different beautiful stories culled out of same picture.

Class	Ist	2nd	3rd
III	Ebony	Oak	Maple and Cedar
IV	Ebony	Oak	Maple
V	Maple	Cedar	Ebony

SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS (Since April 2016)

SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS(Since April 2016)

Co-curricular/Academic Achievements (Session 2016-17)

Co-curricular/Academic Achievements (Session 2016-17

DYNASTY REPORT FILE 2016-17

Dynasty Tally 2016-17

Inter-Dynasty Competition “My Favourite Cartoon” conducted on 21st November, 2016

Cartoons are an integral part of one’s growing up. It is someone’s dream figure, given life to, for enjoyment. On 21st November, 2016 the students of Grades III-V participated in an Inter-Dynasty Cartoon Making Competition. As we know, cartoons promote the learning and acquisition of skills, creativity, power of imagination and morals in students. Cartoons undeniably serve an educational purpose, teaching everything from counting to good behaviour. They can also create some excellent role models to help instil morals and a sense of right and wrong within a child. The knowledge and vivid imagination that can be gained from visual experience cannot be undermined. The students were apprised a week back about the given topic, so that they could prepare for the same. The children drew their favourite cartoon character as well as wrote a few lines about the character drawn. The children were well prepared for the activity. They drew their favourite cartoon character such as “Tom & Jerry”, “Ben 10”, “Batman”, “Scooby doo”, “Oggy and The Cockroaches” etc. and many explained the reason for it being their favourite. Doremon seemed to be the most popular cartoon character followed by Spiderman. The outcome was absolutely stunning; the cartoons drawn were one better than the other.

Class	Ist Position	2nd Position	3rd Position
III	Cedar	Oak	Ebony
IV	Cedar	Ebony	Oak
V	Ebony	Maple	Cedar

Math- O- Mania Quiz conducted in Grade III on 4th November’16

An Inter- Dynasty Final Round of Math- O- Mania was conducted in all sections of Grade III. Earlier on 17th October’16, worksheets were given to the students in the dynasty meet as a preliminary round. The four best students were selected from each dynasty.
The quiz began with a lot of anticipation and excitement. There were 4 rounds in the Quiz-The General Round, Application Round, Brain Teaser Round and Rapid Fire round. The difficulty level increased as the rounds progressed.
Oak-1st
Udyan Goyal, Abir Kumar, Tvisha Khurana, Aahana Shaikh
Ebony-2nd
Shaurya Gupta, Noyonika Banerjee, Titiksha Jindal, Riyanshee Yadav
Cedar-3rd
Toshani Mehra, Mahira Vashisht, Anoushka Kotra, Shreya Tiwari

Math- O- Mania held in Grade IV on 3rdNovember,16

The final round of Math- O- Mania was conducted for Grade IV students on 3rd Nov’16. The children were selected on the basis of their performance in the first round held on 17th October’16 where the students were given a worksheet to be answered in their dynasty meet. Four students from each dynasty were selected by the end of the screening round.
The Quiz started with the 1st round, wherein the students’ aptitude was checked and the time limit was of 10 seconds.
In the 2nd round, the difficulty level was further increased and the time limit for each question was of 20 seconds. It was a transferrable round. The quiz concluded with the final round based on the sequence and patterns of numbers.
Cedar Dynasty came 1st.
Maple Dynasty came 2nd.

INTER-DYNASTY GULLY CRICKET COMPETITION PLAYED ON 22nd OCT’16 in SHALOM HILLS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHIS, under the aegis of Dr. Lilly George, the Founder-Managing Director organized one-of-its-kind gully cricket competition for the boys and girls of Grades VI-XII by mixing the earthy and robust flavor of street cricket with the finesse of professional cricket. The competition gave great opportunity to the aspiring ‘master stroker’ to showcase their batting and bowling prowess without being too hemmed in with the rules and guidebook of professional cricket.
Fun, team camaraderie and competitiveness rubbed shoulders with each other as the 4 dynasty teams gathered on the sprawling school grounds to play knockout rounds against one another in mix (boys & girls) category. The students from class VI-XII participated in the above said competition.

RESULT
Position	Gully Cricket	Score
1	Ebony	5
2	Oak	3
3	Maple	1

Report of Inter Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition held on 24th October,2016

The second term of the current session 2016-17 began with an air of festivity pervading the school premises and classrooms. Keeping up with the joyous and upbeat mood of the festive month, an Inter- Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition was held for Grades III – V was held on 24^th October’16. The students were told about this event a week before and they came armed with flowers, petals, rice powder, turmeric, coloured rice powder and lovely attractive designs for the competition on 24^th Oct’16.

The students of each dynasty along with their teachers were allotted an area to make the rangoli designs. The designs were made in beautiful geometric shapes, shapes of deities, flowers etc. The Rangoli motifs and designs drawn by the nimble-fingered students were breathtakingly beautiful.

It was a tough task for the judges to decide on the winners.

Grade III’s positions were 1st – Cedar

2^nd – Maple

3^rd – Oak

Grade IV’s positions were 1^st – Maple

2^nd – Oak

3^rd – Ebony

Grade V’s positions were 1^st – Cedar

2^nd – Ebony

3^rd – Oak

Inter Dynasty Math Quiz Competition takes place on 21st Oct’16

“Mathematics is one of the essential emanations of the human spirit, a thing to be valued in and for itself, like art or poetry.”
Inter Dynasty Math Quiz Competition Math-O-Mania was conducted on 21st October, 2016 for Grade V. Four teams representing each dynasty from Grade V participated. It created an opportunity for the children to bring their potential on a common platform. After a brain teasing tussle in the form of worksheet as preliminary round, these teams were chosen for the final round. Various rounds like Visual, Mental Math and rapid fire were held based on presence of mind, number patterns, fraction and geometry. The audience cheered loudly to motivate the participants. The quiz came to an end with a tie between Ebony and Oak. After the tie-breaker buzzer round, Ebony dynasty took the lead and its members K. Abhiishek, Prachi Yadav, Palak Ahuja and Erin Sarah emerged victorious.
The objective behind conducting this competition was to enhance students’ analytical, logical, calculative and reasoning skills. It was an engaging session filled with excitement and anticipation, assumptions and fast reflexes. This was an attempt to prepare young minds for a journey to the world of mathematics.

Inter-Dynasty Award Certificate Making Competition on 2nd September, 2016

The students of Grade III-V participated in an Inter-Dynasty Award Certificate making competition on 2nd Sept, 2016 on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. The students took part in this competition whole heartedly as it provided them an opportunity to award their teachers. They expressed their gratitude for their teachers by crafting beautiful hand-made certificates. Through these certificates, they expressed their reverence for their teachers as embodiment of virtues and knowledge, pole star in the dark and the proverbial ‘ladder’. It also provided an excellent opportunity to showcase students’ proficiency in English language and their artistic skills.
The students displayed their aesthetic sense in the layout they chose for the certificates. It also gave them deep sense of gratification and joy to craft these certificates and award them too. This activity definitely touched the hearts of teachers and made the day as an unforgettable day in the life of a teacher.
In Grade V, Ebony Dynasty took the first place, followed by Cedar, and Maple stood third. Cedar dynasty was declared as first in Grade IV, followed by Ebony, and Oak. In Grade III, Oak, Ebony and Cedar first, second and third.

‘My Wall: The Pledge of India’ Inter Dynasty Competition was held for Grade III-V students on 23rd August’16

Students of Grade III-V participated in an inter-dynasty competition ‘My Wall- Pledge of India’ on 23rd August 2016. The competition was based on proper layout of the pledge on a Word page. The objective of this competition were to instill patriotism in students and to put pledge into practice, thus preparing them to protect our nation and instill believe in our culture. It also provided an excellent opportunity to showcase students’ tech savvy skills.
Students displayed their niche in formatting their page. They were required to display tri-color formatting of the page. Students creatively formatted the pages making it look quite impressive, some used watermark, while some formatted the page with page border and page color. Students took keen interest in learning the pledge and enthusiastically participated in making their page look as patriotic as possible. The students were judged based on their team-work, formatting skills, creativity and time-management.
Result:

Class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Class III	Cedar	Ebony	Oak	Maple
Class IV	Cedar	Maple	Ebony	Oak
Class V	Ebony	Cedar	Oak\Maple	-

Result Sheet -My wall : The Pledge of India ” held for Grade III on 23 rd August’16

Dynasty	Time Management (5)	Team Work (5)	Formatting Skill (5)	Creativity (5)	Total (20)
CEDAR	5	5	5	5	20
EBONY	5	4.5	5	5	19.5
MAPLE	4.5	4	4.5	4.5	17.5
OAK	4.5	4.5	5	4.5	18.5

1^st CEDAR

2^nd EBONY

3^rd OAK

4^th MAPLE

Result Sheet - My wall : Pledge of India ” held for Grade IV on 23rd August 16

Dynasty	Time Management (5)	Team Work (5)	Formatting Skill (5)	Creativity (5)	Total (20)
CEDAR	5	5	5	5	20
EBONY	4.5	4.5	5	4.5	18.5
MAPLE	5	4.5	4.5	5	19.5
OAK	4.5	5	5	4.5	17.5

1^st CEDAR

2^nd MAPLE

3^rd EBONY

4^th OAk

Result Sheet - “My wall :Pledge of India ” held for Grade V on 23rd August’ 16

Dynasty	Time Management (5)	Team Work (5)	Formatting Skill (5)	Creativity (5)	Total (20)
CEDAR	4.5	5	4.5	5	19
EBONY	5	5	5	5	20
MAPLE	4.5	4.5	5	4.5	18.5
OAK	4.5	4.5	4.5	5	18.5

1^st EBONY

2^nd CEDER

3^rd OAK & MAPLE

“My Wall : Pledge of India ” activity held for Grade IV students on 23rd August’16

An Inter-Dynasty Computer Competition was conducted on 23rd August’16 in which the selected students of Class IV were required to write the school pledge on word-pad as well as format it.
A few days prior to the competition, all the students of class IV had been asked to send a sample each of the same on word-pad containing the pledge. The students were selected from each dynasty on the basis of best formatted word document samples sent by the students previously. The selected students from each dynasty worked together as a team. The students were judged based on their team-work, formatting skills, creativity and time-management.
The students from all the dynasties participated actively in the competition and showed their skills and expertise in the use of word-pad.
Cedar dynasty came first, Maple second, Ebony third and Oak came last.

An Inter-Dynasty Declamation Contest held for Grade V students on 22nd July’16

Co-curricular activities form an integral part of the curriculum in SHIS. To provide the students an opportunity to exhibit their elocution skills, an Inter-Dynasty Hindi Declamation Contest on the topic ‘Save the Tigers’ was organized for the Grade V students on 22nd July’ 2016.
Two students from each dynasty were shortlisted to represent their dynasty in the Final Round. Public speaking is often described as people’s greatest fear but that certainly wasn’t the case for the finalists. The enthusiastic students took turns and articulated their thoughts clearly and eloquently. They displayed confidence, enthusiasm and alertness while participating in the competition. They expressed their views about the importance and urgent need to be more cognizant of the plight of a rapidly decreasing number of tigers.
The contest witnessed a neck and neck struggle of dexterous articulation between participants.
Result -
Samrendra (VC) from Oak Dynasty begged the first position, Vidhi Narang (VE) from Maple Dynasty stood second and Aadhya Mathur(VA) from Cedar stood third. Overall, it was a knowledgeable and enthralling experience for all the students.

Inter-Dynasty Shalom Vision and Mission Drawing/Painting Competition held on 8TH July 2016

An Inter-Dynasty Drawing Competition was held in the Senior Wing on 8th July 2016. The competition was conducted with a view to reinforce the vision and mission of the school in a unique way so that the students could express their faith and love towards their school in an artistic way.
Students of Senior Grades VI-VIII of the four dynasties – Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak used this platform to show their aesthetic skills and understanding of the school’s goals and how their student life, progress and future goals are intrinsically inter-woven in SHIS Vision and Mision.
The dynasty wardens and tutors along with the captains, vice-captains and house members of the four dynasties played a pivotal role in motivating the students, guiding them and reinforcing the school’s Vision and Mission. On the day of the competition, the students were given one-hour slot to complete the activity.
The panel of judges, Ms Priya Chauhan, Head-Mistress of Senior Wing and Ms Jyotin Prinja ,the Subject-Head of English Department went around the classrooms to give the final judgement.

INTER DYNASTY FRIENDSHIP BAND MAKING COMPETITION held on 2nd July’16

An Inter-Dynasty Friendship Band Making Competitionwas held for Grades VI-X on 2nd July 2016. The students from each dynasty participated with full zeal and vigor. The students displayed their creativity and let lose the inner artistlurking with them in order to make friendship bands for their friends and teachers.
The competition was conducted successfully and the results are as follows:
Class VI: Cedar
Class VII: Maple
Class VIII: Cedar
Class IX: Oak
Class X: Ebony

Inter-Dynasty Soft Board Decoration Competition held for Grades VI-XI on 17th May’15

An Inter-Dynasty Soft Board Decoration Competition was organized for the students of the four dynasties – Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak from Grades VI-XI. The children took enthusiastic part in the competition and showcased their creativity, originality and spontaneity in full measure. Each Dynasty was represented by eight members who beautifully put together and artistically displayed their innovative ideas in showcasing the culture of a county chosen by their respective dynasty.
Cedar had worked on the Turkish culture, Oak had wonderfully depicted the Egyptian culture, Ebony had done more justice to the French culture and last, but not the least, Maple dynasty had left no stone unturned in displaying the American culture.
Results –
Oak – 1st Position
Maple – 2nd Position
Ebony – 3rd Position
Cedar – 4th Position

Dynasty Meet (III-V) held on 18.04.16

A Dynasty Meeting was held on 18th April,2016 in the allocated classrooms. The agenda of the meeting was to apprise the students about the World Heritage Day 18 April - World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public's awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability.

A PPT on World Heritage Day was shown.
Students were briefed about the World Heritage Day and why this day is celebrated.
The children were told the importance of preserving the important monuments and sites.
A small Quiz was conducted in which children were asked to name a few world heritage sites.
In all, the dynasty meet helped the children understand the importance of celebrating world heritage day.
All the children participated enthusiastically.

Inter Dynasty Quiz Competition held on 12th & 13th April’16

SHIS under the inspiring leadership of its Founder- Managing Director, Dr Lilly Geroge, always strives to achieve excellence by challenging its students’ competencies and pushing them beyond their limits. With this aim in mind, an Inter-Dynasty Quiz Competition on Earth Day was held for Grade III-V students. The objective behind this competition was to enhance students’ sensitivity towards environment and to make them proactive environment conservationists. It also rewardingly enhanced students’ analytical, logical, verbal and reasoning skills.
The competition had three different rounds. The questions were displayed on the screen with a multiple choice of four answers each. The teams were given ten marks for each correct answer. There was no negative marking for the rounds.
It was an engaging session filled with sheer excitement and anticipation, assumptions and fastest responses. It was a neck and neck contest with all teams vying for the top position.
Dynasty Winners-
Class V: Maple (Yashveer Singh Tomar(VA), Vidhi(VE) and Vedant Jha (VF)
Class IV: Ebony (Tanav Adlakha(IV D),Atharva Srivastav(IV E) and Aryan Singhal(IVB)
Class III: Maple (Riya Jalaaludeen (IIIB), Yash Sharma (IIIF), Keshav Venkataraj(IIIF), Aditya Kumar (IIIA)

Dynasty Meet held for Grades III-V held on 11th April’16

A Dynasty Meet for Classes III-V was conducted on 11th April, 2016 in the allocated classrooms. The students took part in the Prelim Round of the Quiz which was conducted for the screening of the children for the Final Quiz to be held on 12th &13th of April.
A Power Point Presentation based on the topics was shown to the children and a rapid round of set of questions related to Our Amazing Earth were asked from the students of Grades III-V. The children enthusiastically participated and showcased their knowledge related to the Green Planet.
Six students were selected by the dynasty teachers in round 1. Out of 6 semi-finalists, the 3 best were chosen based on the maximum number of questions answered correctly during the meet. The selected names for final round were given to the respective dynasty wardens.The meet was highly beneficial as the students realized the importance of saving water, soil, using more of paper bags, use of cycle/walking instead of cars wherever possible.

Book Trivia organized as an Inter-Dynasty Competition on 27th Jan’16

Books gives a soul to the universe,
Wings to the mind,
Flight to the imagination
And life to everything

In order to fuel children’s interest in books, lend wings to their imagination and deepen their natural affinity to certain fictional characters, an Inter-Dynasty Competition named “BOOK TRIVIA” was organized on 27.01.16. The two dynasty Incharges, Ms. Ambika Yadav and Ms. Suman Bhanwala set the task to the students of the four dynasties to read “Harry Potter series” and “Percy Jackson series”.

In the Book Trivia quiz, there were 3 rounds in the competition. Round 1 consisted of the questions from the book “Percy Jackson series”, Round 2 from the book “Harry Potter series” and Round 3 consisted of both the books.

The four teams were named as:
Ebony: GRYFFINDOR
Cedar: RAVENCLAW
Maple: SLYTHERIN
Oak: HUFFLEPUFF

The winner team was Oak and the first runner up team was Cedar with Ebony as the second runner up team.

Dynasty Meet held on 29.12.15 (The Joy of Giving and Sharing)

In the Dynasty Meet held for Grade III-V students on 29th December, 2015, the topic of “The Joy of Giving and Sharing” was given to the students to speak upon. The students were encouraged to articulate their views on the given topic. The children explained the significance of sharing and helping poor and needy in this festive month of the season to one another.

Each one of them emphasized the need to show humanity and kindness towards the poor and needy people. The joy of sharing and giving out things to others, who genuinely require it, can only be felt, experienced and not put down in any kind of wonderful words.

Inter-Dynasty Dance Competition held

I dance to live,
I dance to breathe;
I dance to be free,
I dance to be me

Students of Grades VI-X put up a brilliant Inter-Dynasty Dance Competition. Each dance troupe from the four dynasties – Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak put up a truly international dance show beautifully interweaving the folk dances of India, Switzerland, France and Sweden in their dance capsule. Each dance sequel was a ‘stand apart’ with lilting music, rhythmic beats, amazing steps and great team coordination. The dance performers executed the lithe steps of the waltz, polka, Punjabi bhangra an gidda, French Balfolk to the accompaniment of great music and attractive props. Each performance was upto 5 minutes and were judged for Group Coordination, Costumes, Expressions and Interpretation of Theme.

Mr Atul Bhatt, principal, Ms Priya Chauhan, Head Mistress – Senior Wing along with the Dynasty Incharges – Ms. Suman Bhanwala and Ms. Ambiika Yadav were present to encourage the students. Ms Rima Gaekwad, the Head Mistress – Primary Wing, Mr Abhishek Head – Dance Department, Mr Sabi and Ms Garima were the judges for the competition. They were all praise for the all the performances of the four dynasties. Maple Dynasty performance was adjudged as best followed by Oak and Cedar.

INTER DYNASTY BASKETBALLCOMPETITION

An Inter-Dynasty Basketball Competition was organized on 12/12/15 in mixed category of boys and girls. The students from Classes VI-XII participated in the above mentioned competition. A large crowd of students and faculty from the Senior Wing turned up to cheer up the teams and boost up the morale of their dynasty players despite the intensely cold weather. A wonderful show of team spirit, efforts & enthusiasm was displayed by students on basketball court which resulted in the result tally as below:-

Position	Basketball	Score
1	Oak	5
2	Ebony	3
3	Maple	1

GULLY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP

Inter dynasty Gully Cricket competition was organized on 21/11/15 in mix (boys & girls) category. Students from class VI-XII participated in the above said competition. All the teams displayed a wonderful enthusiasm on the ground maintaining the code of fair play and sportsmanship.

Position	Gully Cricket	Score
1	Oak	5
2	Maple	3
3	Ebony	1

FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP HELD ON 5th Dec’15

The most awaited Inter-Dynasty Futsal Competition - Finals were organized on 05/12/15 both in boys & girls category. The students from class VI-XII participated in the above said competition. The kids came up with flying colors and were excited to be playing their most loved version of football. Futsal (street football) happened to be great success this year which was used as an experiment to start up a new game. The game was played and witnessed by all with a lot of cheering, excellent organization by Ebony dynasty& last but not the least with oodles of fun.

RESULT (boys)	RESULT (girls)

Position	Gully Cricket	Score
1	Maple	5
2	Oak	3
3	Ebony	1

Position	Gully Cricket	Score
1	Cedar	5
2	Oak	3
3	Maple	1

Paragraph Writing on National Integration – Unity in Diversity carried out on 30th Nov’15

An Inter-Dynasty Paragraph Writing on National Integration – Unity in Diversity was held on 30.11.15 for Grades III - V.The dynasty Incharges and wardens had already discussed about the said topic in the previous meet held on 23 November. The students were asked to share their views and knowledge in a paragraph form written on the said topic. The best ones from each dynasty were selected by English teachers. Ability to recall, vocabulary and writing abilities were the competition’s mainstay.They declared the results class and dynasty wise:

Cedar

Class	I position	II position	III position
III	Dhanvi 3F	Krishna 3A , Bhavi 3B	Vamit 3E
IV	Aadhya IV A	Ayush Saxena IV B	Urshita Dhir IV C , Divanshi Gupta IV A
V	Yakshita Khola VF	Sannidhya Gupta VC	Dhanya Girdhar VA

Ebony Dynasty :

Class	I position	II position	III position
III	Manya Prashar,3 D	Prachi Yadav,3 D	Shagun,3 F
IV	Aprajita , 4 C	Angelina 4 C	Prachi Yadav 4 D
V	Shreya V-A	Ishita Sethi V-D	Sanvi Nowal V-

Oak Dynasty :

Class	I position	II position	III position
III	Purak Kumar , 3 D	Ronit , 3 E	Kavya , 3 F
IV	Samrendra , 4 D	Shreya Wason , 4 D	Himanshu Singhal , 4 F
V	Daksh Bhargava VB	Rakshan Trivedi VD	Kush Mahajan VD

Maple Dynasty :

Class	I position	II position	III position
III	Soham Bansal, 3 B	Ishaan Pandey, 3 F	Ashutosh 3 D , Radhika Kulkarni , 3 A
IV	Bhumi Deshpande , 4 F	Vidhi Narang, 4 E	Yashveer Singh Tomar , 4 F
V	Adwaith K Ratheesh( V E)	Aditya Sonvar ( V D)	Avishi Sanwaria ( V D)

Inter-Dynasty T-Shirt Painting Activity held on 28th November’15

An Inter-Dynasty T-Shirt Painting Activity held on 28th Nov’15 allowed the children of Grades VI-VIII to use their T-Shirts as a canvas and paint some sports logo or sports quotation on the T-Shirts. The Dynasty Incharges, Ms Ambika Yadav and Ms Suman Bhanwala had previously instructed the students to bring T-shirts, paints, water-colours and brushes from home.

On the day of the activity, all the students sat according to the four dynasties and under the supervision of their wardens and tutors, they painted the shirts using their dynasty colours – Ebony (Red), Oak (Yellow), Maple (green) and Cedar (Blue). The activity was a part of the ISA project and sought to enable the students to learn more about the various sports and also discover facts about Sports legends in India, Germany and China.

Creativity, troll, wit and imagination came together as the children on the theme of ‘Play for your country’. The four dynasties came up with chic tees showcasing their zeal towards sports. It is also a precursor to the next round of Inter-Dynasty Sports Tournaments when the students will wear these T-shirts and play or cheer for their dynasty teams.

IT FEST “ TECHELLIGENCE” HELD ON 21st NOV. 2015

Shalom Hills International School, under the guidance and aegis of its Founder-Managing Director, Dr Lilly George, organized an ‘Extempore’ for Class VII students and ‘Quiz’ for class VIII and IX students as a part of the Computer Science Department’s “IT Fest: Techelligence”. The Quiz was an Inter-Dynasty Competition with two participants representing each dynasty. The top two winners were Ebony and Cedar respectively. The Extempore too was an Inter-Dynasty Competition with one participant selected from each dynasty. The students were given an on-the-spot topic with 2 minutes to reflect over before speaking. The English teachers, Ms. Rinki Maini and Ms. Meetu Mukherjee, were the judges for the competition. They declared Vanshika (Ebony) first, Sehar (Cedar) second and Rushikesh (Maple) third to the winners.The event was witnessed by Mr Atul Bhatt, the Principal and Ms. Priyaa Chauhan, the Head-Mistress who appreciated the work of students and teachers. Ms. Megha Gupta, the Senior Grades Computer Science teacher had organized and successfully conducted the event with the full involvement of Grade XI students.

Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition held in Senior Wing on 9th Nov’15

'Rangoli' signifies creative expression of art by means of colours and is also considered a symbol of good-luck. The talented students of the four dynasties – Cedar, E bony, Oak and Maple celebrated Diwali in a traditional manner by way of an Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition held on 9th November’15.

Guided by their dynasty wardens and tutors, the students had brought an amazing array of fresh and dry decorative materials to the complete exclusion of lentils and pulses. The Dynasty Overall Incharges, Ms Ambika Yadav and Ms Suman Bhanwala had allotted different areas in the school premises across the Pre-Primary, Primary and Senior wings to the four dynasties for drawing and exhibiting their rangoli motifs.

Spices, glitter, flower petals, dry colours, crushed leaves, glass pieces and even pebbles! These were just some of the materials used by participants to make, adorn and embellish the rangoli design. It was a delightful experience and visually breath-taking spectacle to watch the artistic creativity of the students. Prizes were awarded to the best rangoli based on choice of material, pattern and intricacy of design.

Maple – 1st

Oak – 2nd

Ebony – 3rd

Cedar – 4th

Intra –Class Card Making Competition held in Grades VI-VIII on 7th Nov’15

To celebrate the spirit of Diwali, an Intra -Class Card Making Competition was held for Grades VI to VIII. The students showcased their creative bent with fervour, gusto and vivaciousness. The Fine Arts Department provided all the classes with a complete kit for the competition.The students gave expression and shape to their imagination by choosing any one of the themes provided. The vividness of their expression found its way in the form of special ‘Diwali Wishes’, ‘Brotherhood along with Diwali Wishes’ or ‘Say No to Crackers along with Diwali Wishes’ .The Cards were later posted to the address specified on the envelope.

INTER DYNASTY COMPETITION
INDIGENIOUS GAMES

An Inter Dynasty Competition was organized from 11/08/15 to 13/08/15 in the following sports: - Kabaddi, Kho-Kho & Satoliya (pithu) for classes IX-X (U-17) boys & XI-XII (U-19) boys.

U-17 (boys) participated in :-

Kho-Kho
Kabaddi
Satoliya(Pithu)

U-19 (boys) participated in :-

Kabaddi
Satoliya(Pithu)

RESULT U-17 (BOYS)

Position	Kho-Kho	Score
1	Maple	5
2	Ebony	3
3	Cedar	1

Position	Kabaddi	Score
1	Oak	5
2	Ebony	3
3	Cedar	1

Position	Satoliya (Pithu)	Score
1	Maple	5
2	Oak	3
3	Cedar	1

RESULT U-19 (BOYS)

Position	Kabaddi	Score
1	Ebony	5
2	Maple	3
3	Cedar	1

Position	Satoliya (Pithu)	Score
1	Maple	5
2	Ebony	3
3	Cedar	1

Report of Dynasty Meets on 2nd Nov’15 (Festivals)

Dynasty Meet for Grades III-V was held on 2nd November, 2015. The topic for addressing the students was festivals. The dynasty session was an effective platform to make the students aware of different festivals celebrated in India, their historic significance and importance in our lives. The children were asked to speak a few lines on Diwali since it was an upcoming festival. The children were guided about how to celebrate and enjoy a safe Diwali, sensitized how the pollution caused by burning crackers and the precautions to be taken while burning eco friendly crackers. The children participated enthusiastically and shared their knowledge.The session was concluded with the pledge of safe Diwali by saying “No crackers”.

Inter-Dynasty ‘Cooking without Fire’ Competition held in Shalom Hills International School on 1st August’15

Shalom Hills International School, under the creative leadership of its Founder-Managing Director, Dr Lilly George believes in lending new dimensions and elements to its curricular and co-curricular activities. One such ‘multi-layered and dressed up’ activity was conducted as an Inter-Dynasty ‘Cooking without Fire’ Competition in the Senior Wing on 1st August’15. The salad making competition was conducted with a view to create awareness about the nutritional value of food cooked without fire and also to expose the children to the international popularity of salads. Students of Senior Grades VI-VIII of the four dynasties – Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak used this platform to show their culinary prowess, aesthetic presentation skills and knowledge of ‘healthy’ eating habits.

The competition acquired global dimensions at the planning and preparatory stage itself when the students of Grades VI-VIII were instructed to prepare salads or fruit bowls or combo of both which are popular not only in India but also in France and Sweden. This added ‘spice’ ‘zing’ and ‘international flavour’ to the contest as the dynasty wardens and students immersed themselves whole-heartedly in searching, researching and collecting information about various assortments of salads, veggi delights and fruit bowls. Their hard work and spade work bore ‘fruit’ (pun intended). What emerged on the day of the competition were virtuoso ‘culinary’ delights which were a powerhouse of high nutritive value and a visual treatise for the on-lookers.

The dynasty wardens and tutors along with the captains, vice-captains and house members of the four dynasties played a pivotal role in motivating the students, guiding them, sending them recipes and pictures of different salads from France, Sweden and India and sharing lists of ingredients required for their preparation. Detailed information was given to the participants regarding the ingredients, flower arrangements, cutlery, crockery, table-linen etc to be brought from home on the preceding days. On the day of the competition, the students were given one-hour slot to prepare their dish, display and keep it ready for presentation.The panel of judges, Mr Atul Bhatt, the Principal, Ms Priya Chauhan, Head-Mistress of Senior Wing and Ms Swastika Acharya accompanied by the two Dynasty Incharges, Ms Ambika Yadav and Ms Suman Bhanwala and Ms Vimala Jossy, the Subject-Head of Science Department went around the four classrooms in which the dishes from India, Sweden and France were artistically arranged. The judgment was done under 5 categories like-Creativity, Presentation, Cleanliness, Taste, Nutritive value of the salad. Managing Director ma’am visited the classes where the students had displayed the salad and appreciated the efforts of the students. M.D ma’am praised the culinary delights prepared by the young chefs of the four dynasties and motivated the students.

Dynasty Meeting held in Junior Wing conducted on 20th July, 2015

During the dynasty meet held on 20th July’15, the children of Class III-IV were shown presentation on different types of forests, their uses and were explained about them in detail.
The children were made to understand the different types of forests, their uses and the importance of forests in our lives. The session was very interactive as the children shared their views on the various ways of saving our forests. The children were able to answer all the questions which were asked at the end of the session. All the children were able to speak confidently and all had understood and fully well realized the importance of forests in their life.

Report of dynasty meet held on 09.05.15

Dynasty meeting was conducted on 09th May, 2015 in the allocated classrooms.
Agenda:

 Dynasty meet was held on 9th May.
 The children of class 4 and 5 spoke on the topic “Mother’s Day”.
 They shared their thoughts on the various ways of celebrating their love and respect for their mother. They gave each other new ideas and thoughts of how to make the day special for their mother. Some children were very excited to share their views and feeling of being grateful. In all the children spoke confidently and realized the importance of their Mother’s Love in their life.

Report of Dynasty Meet held on 2-05-15

Dynasty meeting was conducted on 2nd May 2015 in the allocated classrooms.
Agenda:

 Students assembled in their allocated rooms
 They were firstly asked to perform prayer
 Teachers gave a disclosure on Earth Day celebrated on 22nd April worldwide& various measures to be adopted for the preservation of nature and its resources
 Children presented their views on saving Mother Earth.
 Discussion and views were conferred by all the participants about global healing and environmental issues like deforestation save water, pollution and awareness to protect our environment.
 Each one of them felt responsible to keep the mother earth clean.
 The students of all the dynasties actively participated in the talk. It was indeed a pleasure to see them speak so confidently and gave a deep insight to their learning.

Report on Inter Dynasty board decoration competition

Agenda: Dynasty board decoration competition

‘It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better.'

The year started with great zeal of competition to make good rapport with other team members.

Themes for Dynasty Board allocated were-

1. Cedar - Rural Development in India
2. Ebony - Emerging technologies and Inventions (In reference to India)
3. Maple - India's relations with the SAARC nations
4. Oak - Industrialization and its impact on our Environment (In reference to India)

As briefed by Principal Ma'am, the inter dynasty board decoration competition will take place on coming Friday i.e. 24th April. You are requested to positively complete the board decoration by Saturday i.e. 25th April with the help of students and tutors.

Report of Dynasty Meet held on 18.4.15

Dynasty meeting was conducted on 18th April, 2015 in the allocated classrooms.
Agenda:

 The Dynasty meet was held on the 18th April, 2015 for class I-V, wherein the topic of discussion was ‘Enrollment for Student Council’.
 The meeting initiated with the Lord ’s Prayer and then students were made aware with the different parameters required to be the member of the student council.
 The students shared their views about the same as how can one be an active member of the student council and can prove oneself to be beneficial for the school.
 The students were acquainted with the important aspects of the post like communication skills, leadership qualities, discipline, loyalty towards school, spirit towards Dynasty, out of box thinking , etc

Students of Grade IV involved in Inter Dynasty Cyber Quiz on 12th February’2015

An Inter-Dynasty Cyber Quiz was organized on 12th February’2015 for Class- IV. Exuberating, motivating, enlightening and engaging would be the best epithets to describe the Quiz Competition held in Primary Wing of Shalom Hills International School. The competition was aimed at developing the subject knowledge and cognitive abilities among the students through this healthy and highly motivating meet. The students crammed themselves up with a lot of Computer Knowledge while preparing themselves for the quiz. Several intuitive and interesting questions were asked to the students related to different programmes and software of computer. Three highly different rounds were a part of the quiz. Three separate questions apart from normal rounds were put up for the break round. The quiz had a Bonus Round which made it more exciting for the students and the audience both. The students of Oak and Cedar Dynasty were fervent participants at the competition. Each team put up a whole hearted effort but Oak Dynasty aced the first rank. Over all it was a fun filled day and students and teachers really enjoyed the quiz thoroughly.

Report on Inter Dynasty Maths Quiz held on 28th Jan’15

An Inter Dynasty Maths Quiz was held today in the Auditorium in which the students from Classes VI-VIII took keen part. The Maths Department had conducted a preliminary round of Mental Maths in the month of December on the basis of which the selection of students from all the four dynasties was done.

The Final and Competitive Quiz was conducted on 28th Jan’15 which consisted of five rounds namely, Quick-witted, Maths with animals, Number Charade, Brain Pops and Frenetic. Rules for each round were explained before starting the round. After each round, an audience round was conducted.

In the end, Maple dynasty bagged the first position followed by Cedar and Ebony. Ms. Ritu Mehta, the school principal felicitated the students with certificates and gifts. She also gave away the certificates for the Poster Making Competition held in Maths Ramanujan Club. Ms. Mehta appreciated the efforts of the Maths Department in organizing the event and conducting it successfully. She motivated and encouraged the students to prepare themselves for higher levels.

INTER DYNASTY MATCHES DATE: 15/11/14 JUNIOR GROUP (VI-VIII)

The Sports Department had organized a series of competitive football and basketball matches as Inter-Dynasty matches for junior graders boys and girls on the occasion of Children’s Day.

FOOTBALL (BOYS)
MATCH 1: : MAPLE V/S OAK (MAPLE won the match in penalty kick scoring 4-3 goal against OAK)
MATCH 2: EBONY V/S CEDAR (EBONY won the match k scoring 1-0 goal against CEDAR)
FINAL MATCH: MAPLE V/S EBONY (MAPLE won the match scoring 3-2 goal against EBONY)
Winner: MAPLE

BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
MATCH 1: EBONY V/S CEDAR (EBONY won the match scoring 10-0 baskets against CEDAR)
MATCH 2: MAPLE V/S OAK (OAK won the match scoring 2-0 baskets against MAPLE)
FINAL MATCH: : EBONY V/S OAK (EBONY won the match scoring 10-0 against OAK)
Winner: EBONY

Inter-Dynasty matches played in Senior Grades on 14th & 15th Nov’14 SENIOR GROUP (IX-XII)

The Sports Department had organized a series of competitive football and basketball matches as Inter-Dynasty matches for senior graders boys and girls on the occasion of Children’s Day.

FOOTBALL (BOYS)
MATCH 1: EBONY V/S CEDAR (CEDAR won the match in the penalty kick scoring 3-1 goal against EBONY)
MATCH 2: MAPLE V/S OAK (OAK won the match scoring 1-0 goal against MAPLE)
FINAL MATCH: CEDAR V/S OAK (OAK won the final match scoring 1-0 against CEDAR)
Winner: OAK

FOOTBALL (GIRLS)
MATCH 1: Since the numbers of players were less in all dynasties we decided to play by mixing the dynasty by combining EBONY & CEDAR (as one team)
and MAPLE & OAK (as one team) MAPLE & OAK (as one team) won the match against EBONY & CEDAR (as one team) scoring 1-0.
Than we had penalty kick between MAPLE & OAK to decide the ultimate winner in which OAK came out as a winner by scoring 2-0.
Winner: OAK

BASKETBALL (BOYS)
MATCH 1: EBONY V/S CEDAR (CEDAR won the match scoring 7-4 baskets against EBONY)
MATCH 2: MAPLE V/S OAK (OAK won the match scoring 7-4 baskets against MAPLE)
FINAL MATCH: CEDAR V/S OAK (TO BE HELD)

BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
MATCH 1: MAPLE V/S OAK (OAK won the match scoring 10-4 baskets against MAPLE)
MATCH 2: EBONY V/S CEDAR (CEDAR won the match scoring 6-5 baskets against EBONY)
FINAL MATCH: CEDAR V/S OAK (OAK won the match scoring 10-6 against CEDAR)
Winner: OAK

Dynasty Meet held on 11th Oct'14 in Grades VI-X

A Dynasty Meeting was conducted on 11th October’14 in the respective dynasty meeting rooms. The students were informed about forthcoming Annual assemblies and competitions and were motivated to participate in the activities, tournaments and competitions. Also, the students discussed about their interest in music enthusiastically.

The students were shown various classical songs on you-tube followed by first round of auditions. A few students presented good classical based Hindi film songs.

Inter Dynasty Cricket Match on the occasion of World Girl Child Day held in Grades III- IV on 10th Oct'14

The International Day of the Girl Child promotes girls’ rights and highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys till date. It is a UN observance that is annually held on October 11.The International Day of the Girl Child gives people and organizations the opportunity to raise public awareness of the different types of discrimination and abuse that many girls around the world suffer from.

Shalom Hills International School also took initiative and organised various events to showcase the work that people are doing to empower girls through active support and engagement with parents, families, and the wider community. An Inter Dynasty Cricket Match was organised for girls of grade-III- IV on 10th October’ 2014. The girls from all the four dynasties participated in the competition with full enthusiasm and great vigour. Special reflection was given on girls on this day to promote the thought that ‘Girls are precious too and not less than anyone in any area.’ Our School conveyed the message of the meaningful participation of girls in decisions that affect them, in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights, and recognizing also that empowering girls requires their active participation in decision-making processes. Over all it was a fun filled day.

Results:
Class III – Maple Dynasty won the Match
Class IV- Ebony Dynasty won the Match

An Inter-Dynasty Hindi Calligraphy Competition conducted in Grades III-V on 11th August 2014

An ‘Inter Dynasty Hindi Calligraphy Competition’ was organized on 11th August’14 for Class- III-V with the aim of encouraging the children to write neatly and present the content in proper manner. The students from each dynasty participated in the same and were encouraged to write a short story. The main objectives of this activity were

To enhance the writing skills
To be able to complete the work in the given time-slot
To make the children aware of the correct formation of letters with curves.
Last but not the least to use punctuations including full stop, commas and capital letters at proper place.

The students participated in the activity with great enthusiasm and enjoyed it thoroughly.

An Inter-Dynasty Poster Making Competition organized in Grades III-IV on 11th August’14

On account of ‘Independence Day’ celebrations, our school had organised an Inter Dynasty ‘Poster Making Competition’ on the topic ‘Colours of Freedom’ on 11th August, 2014 for Classes - III- IV. The students from each dynasty used this activity as a platform to show their creativity and patriotic spirit, at the same time.

The students paid their tribute to the great sac¬rifices of great Indian leaders who had laid down lives for the cause of our country's freedom in the past through their artistic expressions and creatively designed posters. The best three posters were selected from each dynasty and certificates were awarded to the students. The students had a lot of fun and enjoyed the same.

Inter Dynasty Tech Buddies Competition held on 19th July, 2014

Computers have changed the way the world works. Today, computers have touched the lives of several students living in the remotest part of our planet, be it directly or otherwise. Computer Education has always been an integral part of Shalom school curriculum. To enhance the computer skills of the students, an Inter Dynasty Tech Buddies Competition was held in Shalom Hills on 19th July, 2014 for the students of Class III to V. The topics chosen for the individual classes were in sync with the celebration of Van Mahotsav (Environment Week).

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle- Class III
Go Green – Class IV
Designing a Power Point Presentation – Class V

The students’ zeal and enthusiasm for the competition was reflected in abundance in their creative outputs. This competition provided a platform to the students to enhance their computer skills and emerge as future TECH BUDDIES.

Inter-Dynasty Skating Competition held for Grades III-V on 5th July'14

A Skating Competition was held on 5th July 2014, at Shalom Hills. Enthusiasm was writ large on the students’ and parents’ faces and the atmosphere was tingling with excitement and high spirits. After the Lord’s Prayer and welcome address to the parents, the skating champs went on to vie with one another and display their prowess coupled with speed on skates before the large audience. The air was rent with loud cheering as the parents, facilitators and the students cheered, clapped and rooted for their teams, thus boosting the morale of the contestants from the four dynasties. At the same time, the athletes tried their best to skate on the tracks as fast as possible in order to achieve the best results for their dynasties.

This competition was held under 4 categories:
1	First heat - Adjustable skates (girls)	Class III, IV and V
2	Second heat – Adjustable Skates (boys)	Class III, IV and V
3	Quad skating (boys and Girls)	Class III, IV and V
4	In line skating (boys and Girls)	Class IV and V

Since this skating competition was an inter-house competitive tournament, it served to build up team spirit, healthy competitiveness, sportsmanship and of course bring the four dynasties closely together. After the event drew to a close, medals were given to the winners by Ms. Rima Gaekwad, Junior Head Mistress and Ms. Nishi Jayswal, Coordinator of Grade V. The winning trophy was awarded to the OAK dynasty for having secured the maximum number of medals , followed by CEDAR in the second position, EBONY in third and last but not the least MAPLE in the forth position.

The most positive outcome of the tournament was that it taught all the juniors the spirit of sportsmanship and of course, re-enforced their sense of belongingness and attachment to their dynasties. These were the extra awards that each child took back that day.

Inter dynasty matches played in the month of May'14

Shalom Hills International School has a thriving dynasty structure in place. The school's four dynasties are always engaged in one or the other competitive or friendly activity throughout the year.

The four dynasties - Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak vied with one another in sporting events like cricket matches, football matches and basket ball matches. Under the guidance of the Kooh Sports instructors and PE teachers, the senior graders of VI-XII played highly competitive matches and displayed besides their athletic prowess, their team spirit and true sportsmanship.

The results of the matches are as follows:

FINAL INTER DYNASTY CRICKET RESULTS HELD ON 03/05/14 & 16/05/14 (GRADE 6 - 9)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	EBONY	10
2	MAPLE	5
3	OAK	3

FINAL INTER DYNASTY BASKETBALL RESULTS HELD ON 03/05/14 & 16/05/14 SENIOR BOYS (GRADE 9-12)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	EBONY	10
2	MAPLE	5
3	OAK	3

SENIOR GIRLS (GRADE 9-12)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	CEDAR	10
2	EBONY	5
3	OAK	3

JUNIOR BOYS (GRADE 6 - 8)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	OAK	10
2	MAPLE	5
3	EBONY	3

JUNIOR GIRLS (GRADE 6 - 8)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	OAK	10
2	MAPLE	5
3	EBONY & CEDAR	3

FINAL INTERDYNASTY FOOTBALL RESULTS HELD ON 03/05/14 & 16/05/14 JUNIOR BOYS (GRADE 6 - 9)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	MAPLE	10
2	EBONY	5
3	OAK	3

SENIOR BOYS (GRADE 10 - 12)
POSITION	POSITION DYNASTY	POINTS NAME
1	MAPLE	10
2	OAK	5
3	CEDAR	3

Inter Dynasty Dance Competition held on 21st November'13

"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth."

The fleet-footed students of the four dynasties of Shalom Hills gave one mind-blowing performance after another as they took part in an Inter-Dynasty Dance Competition held in the Middle Wing Auditorium on 21st November'13. The natural ease with which the junior and senior children executed lithe steps, the authentic costumes and make-up coupled with the mesmerizing choreography by the senior students of Class VI-X evoked loud cheering and clapping from the audience and praise from all the teachers present.

The junior students of the dynasties also performed on foot-tapping numbers and their high energy levels won special appreciation from the two judges - Ms. Roopa Jolly, H.O.D - Music and Mr. Abhishek, H.O.D - Dance.
1. The results are
2. Junior Group Senior Group
3. Ebony - 1st Maple - 1st
4. Oak - 2nd Oak - 2nd
5. Maple - 3rd Ebony - 3rdt
6. Cedar - 4th Cedar - 4th

An Inter-Dynasty Declamation Competition held on 20th November'12

Promising speakers of Grades VIII-XI belonging to the four dynasties spoke extremely eloquently on the 2 topics of the Inter-Dynasty Declamation Competition. The topics given were:
India: A rising global power
And
First impressions are the lasting impressions

The contestants covered every aspect of the topic with some of them giving a different slant to the subject of the Declamation Competition. Their speeches reflected their pride in seeing their country as a key player on the world stage. Even the audience were impressed as they heard the statistics and facts which showed India's inroads in the economic, medical and other spheres. The participants who spoke on the 2nd topic enlivened their content with amusing anecdotes replete with interesting instances.
Keeping in mind that 'the will to win is more important than winning', all the dynasties put up a sterling performance since each participant confidence, vim and vigour. spoke with

Result of the Inter-Dynasty Declamation Competition
OAK - 1st position
MAPLE - 2nd position
CEDAR - 3rd position
EBONY - 4th position

Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Competition held in Shalom Hills on 17th October, 2012

Since ancient times, Diwali has been christened as the Festival of Lights. Besides its obvious religious and mythological connotations, it enjoys a special significance for the manifold rituals, traditions and customs which are associated with it - be it Rangoli Making, exchange of sweets, readying of thalis, offering of puja etc.
To usher in the festive spirit of Diwali and celebrate its special traditions, an Inter- Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition was organized in Shalom Hills International School on 17th October, 2012. It is well known that the four dynasties are well- steeped in artistic flair and look forward to every opportunity to showcase their mettle whenever possible.
Being an inter-dynasty competition, the children of Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak dynasties vied with one another to come up with original and extremely eye- catching patterns and impressed all with their choice and dexterous use of highly innovative materials. Floral, abstract and geometric designs made by the nimble fingers of the students sprang to life when they were vividly colored, painted and adorned with wide ranging materials like flowers, chalk powder, rice, leaves, petals, sand dust etc by the mothers. The Rangoli patterns made by the four dynasties bespoke highly of the immense talent and 'out of the box' imagination possessed by the dynasty students and wardens. Special festive greetings and meaningful captions given to the patterns added to the auspicious aura set off by the Rangoli Competition.
WHAT A VIVID AND VIBRANT WAY TO USHER IN THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!

Inter-Dynasty Slogan Writing Competition held on 18th November'13

A Slogan Writing Competition was organized for the students of Grades VI-X in order to find out what they think, feel and understand about 'School Spirit'. The students showed high spirits and connectivity with the theme as they sat down with their dynasty members and wrote pithy, and meaningful slogans. Crisp one-liners like 'Learners Today; Leaders Tomorrow' showed that the youngsters felt that the correct school spirit and respect for it can pave the way to future success.
A common and recurrent thread in most slogans was that all the participants viewed their school as the best and considered it to be a temple of learning. One slogan tagged 'Peace, Progress and Prosperity' to be the catchwords of the School spirit. Some slogans were beautifully illustrated as well and were supported with a catchy slogan 'Put us to the test; we are the best' - a telling index that an indomitable spirit is the true Shalom spirit.

Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Competition held in Shalom Hills on 18th November'13

It is well known that the four dynasties of Shalom Hills International School are steeped in artistic flair, creativity, confidence and look forward to every opportunity to showcase their mettle whenever possible. They were overflowing with inventive rangoli designs for the Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Competition organized for Grades VI-X on 18th Nov'13. another to come up with original and extremely eye-catching patterns and impressed all with their choice and dexterous use of highly innovative and eco safe materials. Floral, abstract and geometric designs made by the nimble fingers of the students sprang to life when the children filled in the motifs; colored, painted and adorned them with wide ranging materials like flowers, chalk powder, rice, leaves, petals, sand dust etc by the mothers. The Rangoli patterns made by the four dynasties bespoke highly of the immense talent and 'out of the box' imagination possessed by the dynasty students and wardens. Ebony dynasty drew the outline of India and filled in the design with colours of unity. The precisely drawn design of Oak dynasty and the neatly drawn as well as vividly coloured peacock motif of Maple dynasty won a lot of appreciation from the teachers and other students. The Cedar dynasty also showed good aesthetic sense.

Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Competition held in Shalom Hills on 17th October, 2012

Since ancient times, Diwali has been christened as the Festival of Lights. Besides its obvious religious and mythological connotations, it enjoys a special significance for the manifold rituals, traditions and customs which are associated with it - be it Rangoli Making, exchange of sweets, readying of thalis, offering of puja etc.
To usher in the festive spirit of Diwali and celebrate its special traditions, an Inter-Dynasty Rangoli Making Competition was organized in Shalom Hills International School on 17th October, 2012. It is well known that the four dynasties are well-steeped in artistic flair and look forward to every opportunity to showcase their mettle whenever possible.
Being an inter-dynasty competition, the children of Cedar, Ebony, Maple and Oak dynasties vied with one another to come up with original and extremely eye-catching patterns and impressed all with their choice and dexterous use of highly innovative materials. Floral, abstract and geometric designs made by the nimble fingers of the students sprang to life when they were vividly colored, painted and adorned with wide ranging materials like flowers, chalk powder, rice, leaves, petals, sand dust etc by the mothers. The Rangoli patterns made by the four dynasties bespoke highly of the immense talent and 'out of the box' imagination possessed by the dynasty students and wardens. Special festive greetings and meaningful captions given to the patterns added to the auspicious aura set off by the Rangoli Competition.
WHAT A VIVID AND VIBRANT WAY TO USHER IN THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!