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Show & Tell (Topic : Solar Planets)

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Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand. ' At RPS International School, Sector- 50, Gurugram, a 'Show n Tell' competition was organised for the students to enhance their communication and creative skills. The tiny tots of Grade Nursery spoke about 'Aquatic Animals'. Some students created beautiful headgears,others used pictures and posters as a prop for the activity. Grade LKG students spoke confidently about their 'Favourite Bird'. The students used pictures of their favourite bird to share important information about their features,habitats and the food they eat. The students of Grade UKG showcased the most interesting topic 'Solar System' and explained about it in an impressive manner. It was wonderful to see our little munchkins emerging as confident speakers.

Happy Family Day

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  'The best times are always found, when friends and family gather round.' 'Buddy Day' is a wonderful opportunity to express our love and gratitude to family and friends.This day symbolises love, friendship, kindness and gratitude and is the best time to show appreciation for the people we love. At RPS International School ,Sector- 50, the Pre- Primary wing planned various interesting activities for the students to make this day really special for them. Grade UKG children expressed their love and bonding with their families while participating in the 'Family Tree' activity which made this celebration even more special. 'Friendship' is the strongest relationship for the children, after their relationship with parents. To strengthen this beautiful bond, Grade Nursery and LKG kids made colourful 'Buddy Bands' for their buddies. The idea behind celebrating 'Buddy Day' was to help instill moral values in students with the help of exciting ...

Basant Panchami

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  The arrival of the spring season always brings joy on faces. Vasant Panchami is celebrated across the nation for the arrival of the spring season.This festival is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati the goddess of knowledge, language, music, arts, and power of longing. People wear yellow clothes as a symbolic representation of spirituality. The colour holds a special meaning for this celebration, as it signifies bright yellow sunshine, brilliance of nature and the vibrancy of life. Vasant Panchami is made up of two words Vasant and Panchami. It refers to the fifth day of the spring season. Soaking in the spirit of the festival, the Pre-Primary wing of RPS International School, Sector 50, Gurugram celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm and fervour through the virtual platform. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through a short story followed by a ‘Paper flower making’ and ‘Yellow flower bookmark’ craft. It was indeed a joyful day of learning for th...

White Color Day

"White is the most wonderful colour of all, because within it one can find every colour of the rainbow" Recognising the colours is an important part of a child's development. In order to foster the right environment for this learning, 'White Colour Day"   "White is the most wonderful colour of all, because within it one can find every colour of the rainbow" Recognising the colours is an important part of a child's development. In order to foster the right environment for this learning, 'White Colour Day' was celebrated by the children of Lkg grade on 8th November,2020. Lots of activities were planned to reinforce the colour. Children were dressed up in White clothes.They were shown white objects to make their learning more effective. Teachers had planned a fun- filled activity session for the kids in which they did cotton pasting on a snowman. A lovely day, well spent while getting introduced to the colour of peace and purity. All the child...

Makar Sankranti

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May you always soar high up in life like the vibrant kites that fly in the sky! Happy Makar Sankranti! India is a land of festivals. Makar Sankranti is the festival of worship, food, kite flying and joy. This auspicious occassion is celebrated every year on 14th January depending upon the solar cycle. The meaning of the word Makar Sankranti comes from two words Makar and Sankranti. The meaning of Makar is Capricorn, and the meaning of Sankranti is the transition. The main cuisine of this festival is a dish made from seasme and jaggery that adds sparkle to the festival. Kite flying is also a great part of the festival and during the day the whole family enjoys kite flying. The sky is filled with a lot of colourful kites with interesting designs. Soaking in the spirit of the festival, the Pre Primary wing of RPS International School, Sector 50, Gurugram celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm and fervour through the virtual platform. The significance of the festival was explained...

Happy Makar Sankranti

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  May you always soar high up in life like the vibrant kites that fly in the sky! Happy Makar Sankranti! India is a land of festivals. Makar Sankranti is the festival of worship, food, kite flying and joy. This auspicious occassion is celebrated every year on 14th January depending upon the solar cycle. The meaning of the word Makar Sankranti comes from two words Makar and Sankranti. The meaning of Makar is Capricorn, and the meaning of Sankranti is the transition. The main cuisine of this festival is a dish made from seasme and jaggery that adds sparkle to the festival. Kite flying is also a great part of the festival and during the day the whole family enjoys kite flying. The sky is filled with a lot of colourful kites with interesting designs. Soaking in the spirit of the festival, the Pre Primary wing of RPS International School, Sector 50, Gurugram celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm and fervour through the virtual platform. The significance of the festival was expl...

Christmas Day

Mathematics Day

"Mathematics is the only subject which shows that problems have solutions". To celebrate the spirit of mathematical learning, Pre-Primary wing of RPS International School, sector-50, Gurugram,celebrated National mathematics day on Tuesday 22nd Dec'20. This day marks the birth anniversary of self-taught Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan and his contributions in the field of mathematics. In order to explore various mathematical concepts in a creative manner, teachers planned a number of fun-filled activities for children. 'Roll and Dot the Numbers', ' Fun with Shapes and Numbers' and 'Dice making' were a few of them.All the activities were challenging, hands on and applicable in real life and brought forth maximum participation from students. It was indeed a joyful day of learning for the children who exhibited unparalleled excitement and actively participated in all activities.  

Morning Assembly

  “We see GOD in nature, on animals, in birds and in the environment .” What an exciting day it was for Pre Primary UKG A3 as all the kids got ready to participate in the class special Assembly held on 15th December 2020 . The theme of the day was ‘ Animals and Birds’. Every animal or bird that exists on the Earth is a link in the balance of our ecosystem. They have a great importance in our lives as they help to maintain the fragile balance of nature. Through this assembly the children were made to understand the roles and responsibilities of humans for co existing with other species. The sole purpose of conducting a class assembly was to develop a bond amongst the children and give them an exposure of public speaking on virtual platforms. The children were given different roles to play like of the Elephant , Peacock , Rabbit , Lion , Tiger , Giraffe etc. They all looked adorable and spoke confidently about the uniqueness of different animals and also recited rhymes with actions ....
"India is not a nation nor a country, It is a subcontinent of nationalities." The students of UKG A1presented the Virtual Morning Assembly on the theme 'National Symbols' on 8th December, 2020. The assembly started with the Gayatri Mantra followed by a welcome note from the Teacher in-charge, Ms.Ravinder Kaur. The theme of this assembly was to highlight the significance of National Symbols of our country -Tiger, Peacock, Mango, Banyan tree, National Flag, National River, National currency, National song and National Game.The little wonders were beautifully dressed up in the National Symbols and presented their talk. The assembly came to an end with National Anthem and Vote of Thanks by the class in-charge. She also shared some important guidelines with the little ones to stay safe during this pandemic.

National Symbol

"India is not a nation nor a country, It is a subcontinent of nationalities." The students of UKG A1presented the Virtual Morning Assembly on the theme 'National Symbols' on 8th December, 2020. The assembly started with the Gayatri Mantra followed by a welcome note from the Teacher in-charge, Ms.Ravinder Kaur. The theme of this assembly was to highlight the significance of National Symbols of our country -Tiger, Peacock, Mango, Banyan tree, National Flag, National River, National currency, National song and National Game.The little wonders were beautifully dressed up in the National Symbols and presented their talk. The assembly came to an end with National Anthem and Vote of Thanks by the class in-charge. She also shared some important guidelines with the little ones to stay safe during this pandemic

Workshop of teachers on 'Class Interaction'

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“The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning.” - Beth Morrow Keeping this thought in mind and to ensure the progress of the school, it is imperative to keep the teachers well-informed with the changing trends in education and various creative teaching techniques.  As part of this enterprise, RPS International School Sec 50 Gurugram organized a workshop for the teachers on Wednesday, 21th January 2020 on the topic ‘Class interaction’.  The highly knowledgeable resource person and the Founder director of Excellence Educo Mr. Bhaavesh Suryakant conducted the workshop. Mr. Bhaavesh started the workshop with an ice breaker, sharing his experiences and knowledge in this field. He apprised the teachers in detail about creative thinking, communication skills, developing value system etc. During his interactive session Mr.Bhaavesh addressed the queries of the teachers. The workshop was informat...

Lohri Celebrations

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Lohri, a harvest festival  was celebrated at RPS International School Sec 50 Gurugram with a lot of enthusiasm and fervor.  Lohri marks the end of the winter season .Therefore, it is a seasonal festival. It is also considered a harvest festival and it is an important day for the farmers. Amidst the cold weather of new year 2020, the school staff experienced some respite as they were involved in a spirit of celebrating Lohri, the festival of holy bonfire. The School Principal Mrs. Bindu Gupta lit the fire. Everyone worshipped the holy fire and groundnuts and sweets were also distributed to all. After Poojan, everyone danced and sang around the bonfire. Giddha and Bhangra Dance was performed by the teachers. They sang the traditional song ”Dulla Bhatti Wala”.Entire campus boomed with ecstasy as the teachers celebrated Lohri and welcomed new year with a lot of exuberance and fanfare. Mrs. Bindu Gupta greeted the teachers present on the occasion of the...

WORKSHOP OF PRE-PRIMARY TEACHER'S BY OXFORD PRESS INDIA

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" You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Generating curiosity, through innovative thought provoking activities is what engages inquisitive and enthusiastic minds of early learners .... was discussed and talked about by Ms. Sonia Relia from Oxford University Press India. Eye opening framework was discussed to enhance the effectiveness of digital classrooms along with the complete involvement of all the children, how to enhanc e the knowledge and vocabulary, how kids can be involved in making the theme boards interesting and interactive, different working modules in pair, small groups, large groups , team and individual working are going to benefit the little ones. The session concluded with actionable insights to make the learning journey more impactful. A truly inspiring and motivating workshop!!