The Dramatics Club of TAFS organised Drama activity(mime) for classes IX-X on OCTOBER 30, 2018.  Students  participated enthusiastically in the activity. Students were divided into groups to perform a Mime act on any environment related issue . Participation in such acts enables students to explore characters and situations. It enhances creative thinking, collaborative, language and acting skills. The students performed with full zeal and enthusiasm and developed their imaginations and learnt dramatic  skills through mime. It was totally new learning experience for all the students.

Stomp Rocketry workshop was conducted for the students of grade VI-VIII on 29/10/18 and 30/10/18. The workshop saw about 180 students participating and making their own rockets. The students worked in teams, learning team work and cooperation along with better understanding about the principles of rocketry.. They received the launcher and handouts as part of the kit which will enable them to make more rockets at home, teaching their friends and siblings, along with having fun together.

The two day workshop is part of a series of three workshops to be conducted over a period of four months.

MATH CLUB ACTIVITY

POSTER MAKING

Math Club of ‘The Air Force School’, conducted a Poster Making Activity for the students of classes 9th and 10th. The topic given to the students was "CAREERS IN MATHEMATICS". The activity was conducted to enhance students' knowledge  regarding the broader perspective of Mathematics in various career fields. The students enjoyed the activity and showcased their creativity and knowledge about the same.

On 25th October, The National Active Championship which is an international level fitness programme, organised a fitness and Health Game event for students of The Air Force School, under TOPYA, a fitness Organisation.

The ambassador and Host was Mr. Ankit Yadav, who is an ex Tafsian and national level Football Player.

He showed football and Sports Skills that would enable the students to excel in fitness and how they can practice only for 30mins a day, for balancing metabolism.

Mr. Sumit the speaker shared a mini workshop on how dribbling, skipping and various leg exercises can also be practised at ease by the students giving them fitness goals. 

The session was activity based and involved various fitness tasks like Cycling, skipping, hoolah hoop, tennis and Dribbling, which the students happily performed and cheered their peers alongside. 

The event was enjoyable, to the students and they were glad to be an active member of the Exercise routine. Few Students enrolled themselves as a student ambassador and were happy to know details of healthy living and sports.

Workshop by TAFS-ALUMNI

A workshop on how to crack SSB interview for selection into defence services was conducted by Vivek of 2017-2018 batch. He explained the minute details of the 5-day interview which he faced before finally selected for NDA. The class XII students from all streams attended the workshop and highly appreciated the way Vivek spoke & the way he connected to the students.

Aman, who is presently studying in IIT Varanasi also explained the tricks to crack IIT advance. Aman is also from 2017-2018 batch. He talked in detail about how much percent syllabus should be prepared & which subjects are scoring. His talk was highly inspiring & motivating.

HERITAGE WALK BY CLASS IV (12 & 16 OCT 2018) 

The students of class IV went on a heritage walk to Nehru Memorial Museum & library on 12 & 16 Oct 2018. This memorial is dedicated to Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of our country and the architect of modern India.

A massive granite rock put up in the front lawn, inscribed with excerpts from the historic “Tryst with Destiny” speech delivered by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first exhibit the children saw. Through visual media the life and work of this heroic individual, who was the leader of India’s struggle for freedom was well portrayed by the museum and greatly admired by the children. A series of photographs on the life and work of Jawaharlal Nehru, against the background of the struggle for political freedom, exhibited there, were appreciated by them. Another attraction was the gifts gallery which displayed some beautiful gifts received by Pt Nehru from all over the world. This heritage walk proved to be an enlivening and enriching experience for the students, as the guide at the museum took them around telling them about the historic events, especially the ones related to our country’s freedom struggle. The students left the museum with Panditji’s famous words reverberating in their ears, “There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open”.

A mock NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) for class-X & mock JSTSE (Junior Science Talent Search Examination) for class-IX was conducted on 15.10.18 & 16.10.18 respectively in the school premises.

Mock NTSE exam consist of two parts-MAT (Mental aptitude test) & SAT (Scholastic aptitude test) of two hours each. Mock JSTSE exam consist of General Knowledge, Science, Maths & Social Science questions conducted for three hours.                                                                      

Students appeared in the exam & gain knowledge about the pattern of examination, number & type of questions. It is an experience for the students to have the real scenario of the examination & to test their preparation. Students with their whole effort & dedication appeared for the examination giving them a platform for putting their revision of the exam for evaluation. 

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES FOR GIRLS

 Self-defence not only allows children to tangibly defend themselves against physical attacks, but it also sparks various benefits to them in everyday life. Important values and principles can be learned, such as hard work, dedication etc.  It helps to prepare children from unexpected situations and also improves mental and physical health.

Ten days certificate self-defence training programme for girls was organized in our school by special police unit for women and children of Delhi police from 1^st to 15^th October 2018. Around 50 girls from 8^th classes actively participated in the same. The training was conducted by qualified trainers of Delhi police. Children received certificates after the completion of training of ten days.   Overall, this ten days training programme was full of learning, fun and excitement. It gave the children a great confidence, learning and a memorable experience.

HERITAGE WALK BY CLASS III (10 & 11 OCT 2018) 

A ‘Heritage Walk’ to the Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, was organized for the students of class III on 10 & 11 Oct 2018 as a part of the EVS curriculum. The students were accompanied by their teachers who explained about various craft items, different types of clothes and designs on clothes on display at this beautiful museum. In the model village, recreated there, the children were wonderstruck to see various kinds of houses, huts and carts depicting a picture perfect village scene. They also saw terracotta horses and figures there that made the scene complete and marvellous. Children also enjoyed doing an art activity at the museum, amidst the beautiful exhibits and handicrafts. The ‘Worli’ art wall was a special attraction for these young heritage enthusiasts. They had a pleasant time observing, enjoying and appreciating the rich heritage of India.

PEER EDUCATOR WORKSHOP AT IICC 9th October 2018 

5 Students of The Air Force School represented the school, as peer leaders for a series of educative workshops on well being and value education, through the year. 

They are Vanshika Gupta, Harsh Anand, Tamanna Mohanty, Ajay Menon and Rishita Singh of class IX.

They are the Baton Holders for Life skills, Gender Sensitisation and Adolescent areas of concern.

They actively participated in Role plays on Gender, life skill training and Value education Areas that concern students specially Teenagers.

They had training in CPR, anti bullying, Gender, Parenting a teen and substance Abuse. They were given certificates of felicitation for the same.

They would further impart these skills to Junior Students via workshops and Classroom Talks to promote the message of life Skills and well being to everyone.

Eye Care Workshop: 10th Oct'18

Students of Class VII were audience to an interactive Eyecare workshop which was organised with Centre for Sight, at The Air Force School. 

The workshop involved tips on eye care, the Do's and Don’ts of Vision maintenance, alongwith Signs or Checkup symptoms in Class that the Students can understand for school or outside. 

The children enjoyed the Simple Tips, for eye care, and answered various questions related to eye health and hygiene.

Physics Enrichment workshop was conducted for the science students of class XII on 10.10.2018 at The Air Force School. It was an innovative and informative session by the resource person Sh. Ajit Singh. The main focus of the workshop was ”How to score more in Physics”.

The crux of the workshop was to make the students aware about the basic concepts of Physics. Resource person gave simple techniques to solve numerical problems and conceptual questions. His main point was to focus more on NCERT books. Resource person gave a detailed idea about various competitive exams and how to crack those exams. He talked about time management and how to reduce stress. Mr. Singh solved all the queries of the students regarding Boards and competitive exams.

It was overall a very fruitful and enjoyable workshop.

Business Studies Enrichment workshop was conducted for the commerce students of class XII on 10.10.2018 at The Air Force School. It was an innovative and informative session by the resource person Sh. Joginder Singh. The main focus of the workshop was ”How to score more in Business Studies”.

The objective of the workshop was to make the students aware about the memorizing techniques to learn the concept in Business Studies. He emphasized on the case studies and how to crack the board examination with ease. Resource person gave a detailed idea about various competitive exams for the commerce students and how to crack those exams. He talked about time management and how to reduce stress.

It was overall a very informative workshop.

10 October 2018

Dear Parents,

This is with reference to CBSE circular no. Acad-10/2018 dated 21.03.2018 regarding mainstreaming Health and Physical Education in Schools.

Keeping in mind to improve the health of students and aiming for the overall development of personality CBSE has decided to introduce Health and Physical Education (HPE) for classes IX to XII in the mainstream.

· The schedule for the physical fitness assessment for class XII is as follows:-

·         Every student has to participate in the above said activity as the attendance is mandatory for the same.

·         Students need to bring track pants/ sports kit for the evaluation during their physical assessment period and can change immediately after activity.

Looking forward for your support to make this initiative a success. 

ATHLETIC EVENTS  JUNIOR SCHOOL (08-09 OCT 2018)

Excitement and fun prevailed in the junior wing on 08 and 09 Oct 2018 as the students of all classes participated in athletic events setting the tracks on fire!  Amidst much cheering and clapping the students ran with all their strength and won many medals. 80m flat races were held for classes III to V and 50m flat races for the students of classes I-II. Fun races and 30m flat races were organized for class UKG. Candies and pencils were given to all UKG students for their whole hearted participation in the fun races. The final result is as follows:

CLASS-WISE WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

INTER SECTION WINNERS

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION : IX-XII 2017-18 

The second round of Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held on 06 October, 2018 in the Aravali Hall. A total of 66 students were awarded prizes in both scholastic and co-scholastic subjects. The Chief guest for the programme was Air Commodore M Mohanta Principal Director (Schools, Adventure and Sports) and Chairman, Managing Committee Air Force Schools. Mrs Bandita Mohanta graciously gave away the prizes. 

Principal Mrs Amita Gupta in her welcome address congratulated the meritorious students and emphasized the need for focused hardwork and a disciplined approach in life. 

The programme started with lighting of the lamp and recitation of shlokas. A group song sung by the school choir set the tone of the programme. A classical fusion dance, which followed, made the audience gasp in wonder. 

Air Commodore M Mohanta addressed the august gathering. He felicitated the student on their success, encouraging them to give their best. He urged them to get rid of negative influences and focus on achieving excellence. He counselled them never to slow down and always count their blessings. He went on to express his gratitude to the teachers who inspire hope and love for learning. 

The programme ended with a vote of thanks given by Vice Principal, Mrs Lomina Rajiv who stressed on inculcating patience, persistence and perseverance, qualities which make an unbeatable combination of success. 

CLASS V - MS POWERPOINT COMPETITION

An MS PowerPoint Competition was organized for the students of Class V in two phases, in the month of October 2018. The first round was conducted on 3^rd Oct 2018 on the topic, ‘Input & Output Devices’ and the second round was conducted on the topic ‘Safety On the Internet’ on 5^th Oct 2018.

Children used different features of MS PowerPoint like Transitions, Animations, Word Art, Smart Art, Shapes, Text Effects, Shape Effects etc. They also used appropriate images related to the topic to make their presentations attractive. Their creative ideas, beautiful background and colour combinations in their presentations were highly appreciated by all.

The result is as follows:

Ten students with one staff visited Mandi House (for interactive session with CAS), telecasted on Doordarshan Programme “New India Sankalp: Gagan Shakti Bharatiya Vayu Sena” on 04 Oct 18, 6.00pm – 7.00pm & the same is also available on youtube.

CLASS III EXHIBITION – 05-06 OCT 2018

The students of class III organized an exhibition on the topic ‘Our Environment’ showcasing their creative talent by building models on the topics from their everyday life like birds and their nests, houses we live in, pottery and means of transport and communication. They showcased their observations wonderfully using artistry.

The birds and various types of nests and eggs displayed was a major attraction here. The huge trees in the background made that corner a visual treat at the exhibition. The section, ‘Earthen Magic’, with potter’s wheel and other items of terracotta was another beautiful corner appreciated by all. Different types of houses were also well displayed. The highlight of this exhibition was the exhibits on the Postal Services of India which is the largest Postal network in the world.

The exhibition was open for the parents and students on 5^th & 6^th Oct 2018. The exhibition left everyone awestruck as even the minute details were taken care of while making these models. Regular nature walks indeed helped the children to learn more about our environment and the children very well represented their learning in the form of these models. 

A Workshop on NTSE (National talent search examination) for class X & JSTSE (Junior science talent search examination) for class IX was conducted on 3^rd October 2018 in the School premises by resource persons from Resonance Eduventures Limited.

A detailed analysis of the examination was presented before the students with explanation of the pattern of the exam. Sample questions were discussed to give students an overview of the exam. Valuable techniques & strategies were explained which can be utilized while appearing for the exam.

Students received an enriching experience while attending the workshop. Guidance to prepare for the exam can be effectively utilized. It was a fruitful & wholesome workshop wherein students can effectively apply the knowledge in the NTSE & JSTSE examinations.

October begins with Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary and Students performed an innovative Postcard Writing activity, where they wrote on "CHANGE I WANT TO SEE" encompassing various Social and political moral values. 

Alongside Creative winter activity, snow cotton Painting made for a beautiful ensemble of art.

The Fitness component of Co curricular activities involved Yoga, Aerobics and Delhi Police's Self Defence Classes for Girls, empowering students via physical training.

CLASS IX

CLASS X