GOOD LUCK PARTY - THE FAREWELL FUNCTION FOR CLASS 5

It is rightly said that goodbyes are never easy and so to cheer up the outgoing students of class 5 , children of class 4 organised a joyous farewell party on 25th of February in the Aravali Hall.

Children prepared for days and had put up an entertaining show which included a skit on online classes, gidda on self composed Punjabi boliyan ,group song and a dance performance on a medley of their favourite songs.  

Class 5 children were overwhelmed by the performances and couldn't stop themselves from shaking their feet along with their  teachers on the stage . Different games were also organised for them in which they participated with full zeal.

STORY TELLING SESSION BY MS JAISHREE SETHI ON 25^TH FEBRUARY 2023

A Story Telling Session was organized by the National Book Trust at the ongoing World Book Fair at the Children’s Pavilion in Pragati Maidan, on 25 Feb 2023.

The Resource person was Dr Jaishree Sethi, Creative Director, Story Ghar.

It was attended by Ms. Anu Mohan, Ms. Sapna Pathania and Ms. Poonam Suri to represent The Air Force School (junior wing), Subroto Park. There were students from different schools attending the session.

Dr Jaishree engaged the young audience by creating a personal bond with them first and then taking them to the world of fiction. She used voice modulations and gestures which captivated the young minds.

We were transported to world of kings and queens for the next one hour.

Story Telling can be used effectively to make the child improve his vocabulary, grammar, knowledge about his community and create a sense of belonging. It also helps in passing information to the children in an informal manner and setting.

The Story Telling session helped us to reinforce the concept that there is more than one way to have an effective interaction with the children in class.

SCIENCE ACTIVITY WEEK

20^TH – 24^TH FEBRUARY 2023

"Science is simply the word use to describe a method of organising our curiosity"

                                                 ~Tim Minchin

The TAFS junior wing conducted the science activity week for classes UKG to V between 20^th to 24^th of February 2023 on different themes for different classes. As part of the celebrations science related activities were held during the week. The aim of celebrating science week was to enhance the understanding of science amongst the students and also to display the fun side of science.

Class UKG did the activity Float or Sink. They were given real objects that sink (stones, eraser) or float (plastic fruits, leaves). Students were asked to choose an item and predict whether it will float or sink. Through this simple experiment they observed why some things float while other sink.

Class 1 students did the activity 'Feel the Texture' -The concept of texture was explained to them how different surfaces have a different feel to them was illustrated and understood by the tiny tots of Class I through this activity. They brought different items like aluminium foil, pasta, feathers, cotton ball and bubble sheet and realised that some substances are soft/smooth/bumpy/rough/hard.

Students of Class 2 did the activity on Solubility – Through simple experiments the students of Class 2 understood the concept of solubility. How some substances dissolve in water like coffee and sugar while others like oil and pepper do not.

Class 3 students did Mat Weaving & Fabric Printing using vegetables – Here the weaving was done by using two different colour strips of A 4 size paper. It was a hands-on activity and the students learnt how fabric is woven. Fabric printing is hands on activity in which a fabric is beautified using vegetable cut outs and fabric colours. 

 Class 4 students did the activity on 'Spices' - Spices the very essence of Indian cooking – This concept was understood by the students by procuring the most used spices in their household and understanding which part of the plant they were – like bay leaves are , as the name suggests leaves while cinnamon sticks are actually the bark of the tree. They were also encouraged to find the names of the spices in their native tongue.

Class 5 students did the activity 'Plant Terrarium' - Students made terrariums of their own using empty glass jar easily available at home. The terrariums were beautifully decorated and the plants were sourced from the surrounding areas. Students understood the concept of terrariums and how some people even build it as a hobby!

The week was a success as the students enjoyed the activities. It was fun learning for the students and provided them opportunity to develop scientific attitude.

G20 SUMMIT 2023- AN AWARENESS PROJECT- JUNIOR SCHOOL  (22-25 Feb. 2023)

Report of visit to Indian Naval Symphonic Orchestra (INSO) 2023

Indian Naval Symphonic Orchestra (INSO) 2023 was conducted at Jawahar Lal Nehru Auditorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi on 19^th February 2023. The students of classes Vl to Vlll witnessed the program.

Students visited the exhibition displayed of different Indian Naval Air crafts, INS Vikrant (aircraft carrier) etc. And then students attended the Orchestra program where Sholey Melody, Scottish symphony and Old Bollywood Melody was played. Refreshments were provided to students and teachers.

Students enjoyed the program and overall it was a learning experience for them.

Glimpses from the program

Report of Workshop on 'Problem Solving and Creativity’

Workshop on the topic 'problem solving and creativity' was conducted on 22 February'23. The key speaker of the workshop was Mr. Shuborno Chakroborty. He is an author, science communicator and researcher for Pearson Education, India. The session was attended by selected students from 6th to 8th grades.

Workshop started with a mathematics based problem for which students had to think critically for the solution. Next, students were briefed about what is risk and how they are involved in everyday risk. Furthermore, different ways to solve a problem with a risk assessment of a situation was discussed with an example of a story.

This was followed by an activity in which they had to think of alternative use of objects. Students were divided into different groups and they were given A4 size sheet, straw and a rubber band to make a tallest tower using these material.

Overall, session helped students think of creative solutions and develop alternative approaches to manage the risk. It was an interactive and a learning experience for students.

Glimpses from the workshop.

Adventure Camp, Junior Wing

(6 Feb,23 - 8 Feb,23)

Adventure camps were conducted for all classes of the Junior Wing from 6 Feb,23 to 8 Feb 23. Adventure activities promote active learning through experiences that help in developing a number of life skills. These activities not only offer physical benefits to children but also improve their ability to cope with challenging situations.

Adventure Activities at School

248 students of classes UKG-1 and 180 students of class II attended the camp during the school hours on 6-7 Feb,23.The school playground was developed into the camp area with about 10-12 activities set up. The instructors divided the students in groups and explained the dos and don’ts, before commencing with the activities. A light refreshment was provided during the course of the day.

184 students of class 3 participated in the day long camp from 8 am to 4 .30 pm on 8 Feb,23.The students enjoyed a filling breakfast, a sumptuous lunch and an evening snack during the day. They enthusiastically participated in all the activities - Commando Net, Sport climbing, Hop scotch, Hamster Wheel, Commando Crawl, Magical Maze, Mowgli Walk, Double Rope Bridge, Burma Bridge, Tyre Mess, Body Zorb, Dragon Move, Horizontal Crawl, Earth Ball

The day ended with an entertaining magic show.

Eco Adventure Camp- Outside school premises

435 students of classes 4 and 5 went to the Eco Adventure Camp, Najafgarh, for a day long outing. The campsite is situated on a 3 acre area amidst fields, giving students an exposure to undisturbed nature and farming. At the camp, the students were provided with a breakfast, lunch and an evening snack. Upon arrival, they were divided into groups and an orientation was done by trained instructors. There were 20 adventure activities set up in the area. The activities included ctivities Tractor ride, Balancing bridge, Zip line, Bullock Cart ride, Radish farming, Dance on DJ, Zorbing roll, Magic Show, Trampoline jumping, Wall climbing, Potters wheel and charkha, Balancing bridge, Tyre tower, Tunnel crossing, Burma Bridge.

The students displayed immense interest while interacting with the potter and the lady who spun yarn from cotton.The day ended with a dance on a DJ and a very enjoyable magic show.

5th TAFS MINI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ( BOYS & GIRLS) 2022-23

(09-10 FEB 2023)

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10^th TAFS MINI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

(02-03 FEB 2023)

CLEANLINESS DRIVE WEEK REPORT

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, one of the most significant and popular missions to have taken place in India, translates to Clean India Mission. Taking this mission to the next level our school celebrated the Cleanliness Drive Week from January 23, 2023- January 27, 2023. The students of Class VI participated whole-heartedly in this drive. There were many activities that were conducted during this one-week drive.

The students participated in activities like Slogan Writing, Poster Making, Composing a Rap, etc. A special assembly was also conducted on the same. All the sections of Class VI also competed in the Cleanliness Competition, wherein the cleanest and most well maintained section was adjudged the winner and received an Appreciation Certificate for the same.

All in all, it was an interesting and a great learning experience for the students in which they learnt the importance of maintaining cleanliness be it of their surroundings or of their mind, body and soul.