The students and teachers of Class III presented a grand cultural show on the theme ‘Azadi Ki Gaatha’ – The story of India’s Independence, on September 27^th 2013. The Chief Guest of the function was Mrs.Deepika Thapar Singh, Principal, The Air Force School. The programme started with the ‘Proficiency Award Ceremony’, where the students were awarded with proficiency awards for excellent exhibition of talent in various fields for the session 2012-13.

It was followed by the play ‘Azadi Ki Gaatha’, presented by 240 students of class III. The entire programme showcased the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters striving for ‘Free India’. The atmosphere created by the students was further enhanced by the colourful costumes and the props.The dancers and the narrators kept the audience spellbound. The venue came alive with the slogans of great freedom fighters like Mangal Pandey, Rani Laxmibai, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak , Gandhiji, Subhash Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh and the scenes of some major milestones in India’s freedom struggle like Salt Satyagraha, Azad Hind Fauj, Swadeshi Movement, Quit India Movement etc. The programme ended with the children portraying the progress our country is making in every field. The message the little children conveyed to all was that the freedom is a possession that we have earned after a long struggle with our sweat, blood and wisdom. We need to use this freedom in a very responsible manner so that our country attains that glory where peace, happiness and prosperity are experienced by all citizens.

The Chief Guest, Ms Deepika T Singh applauded the effort and the talents of the children and congratulated all for the success of the show.

The workshop on Assessment of Speaking and Listening Skills in English Language was conducted on 18 September 2013. The workshop was attended by 13 teachers both from the Senior (English Department) and Junior school. The resource person was MsKiran Bhatt, ELT expert and master trainer for CBSE for ASL.

The one day workshop started with an innovative ice breaker where each participant was required to locate his or her position in a queue with the help of cue cards. This was an opportunity for development of language functions.

Topics like expressing oneself appropriately in context to a given situation, rules of Phonetics for pronunciation, CBSE rules regarding the four skills of English language- Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and how to conduct activities in the class et al were dealt with effectively in the workshop.

Through hands on activity and group discussions, the rudiments of Listening and Speaking activity were made clear.

The workshop was quite helpful as it helped clear all doubts about conducting and evaluating the two skills.

Class IV organized a Hindi poem recitation competition in the Junior school premises on 21st September 2013. The theme for the recitation was  'Vidyarthi Jeevan'. The children recited a variety of poems on topics like books, school, teachers, assessment etc. with great zeal and enthusiasm. Their effort was appreciated and applauded by one and all.

The prize winners are as follows:

First Prize:

1. Sanshray Choudhary    ( IVB)

Second Prize:

1. Piyush                          ( IVA)

2.Manya Khattar               (IVA)

3.Reshav Sawarn            (IVE)

Third Prize:

1.Aadya Nigam                 (IVA)

2.Y.Smara Reddy             ( IVD)

3. Anjali S. Krishnan          (IVE)

4.Tanya  Shukla                (IVD)

5.Rishita   Singh                  (IVD)

Consolation Prize

1.Ananya   Dwivedi                (IVD)

2.Nishita   Saraph                 (IVD)

3.Lakshay Dhawan              (IVC)

Once again the little angels of TAFS Kindergarten had a fun day on the occasion of ‘Costume Parade’, on the theme fruits and vegetables, in the school on 23^rd of September 2013 .The students looked very resplendent dressed up smartly as their favourite fruits & vegetables .The child like depictions of mangoes, pineapple, strawberry, banana, lady’s finger, tomatoes, grapes etc were truly a delight to watch!!!

The purpose of this activity was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in students and hone their speaking skills. It proved to be a fun filled and learning experience for the little ones.

The students of class V visited Hauz Khas Baoli and Sulabh international museum of toilets on 11th September, 2013, as a part of the ‘Flow India’ programme, based on the theme ‘Delhi-stories of water: Ancient world and modern’.
On 10 September 2013 the Flow facilitators introduced the students to the theme and took them through a power point presentation to create awareness about this programme. They were also given some worksheets which had some interesting activities which everyone enjoyed doing.
At Hauz Khas Baoli children learnt about how people tackled problems related to water in the past and how the scarcity of water brought about the existence of this public facility in the form of a rain water catchment area during Allaudin Khilji’s reign.
To link the past with the present, children were made to be aware of the importance of sanitation at Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. The Flow India facilitators provided the children with worksheets filled with activities based on this theme. The children learnt how public sanitation facilities can be utilised in a very eco-friendly manner. They saw the usage of bio gas for cooking and generating electricity. They were amazed to know that the entire complex runs on the gas generated from the waste.
They also did some more worksheets full of activities based on the theme. So as to share this experience with their parents some worksheets have been designed for the family to do together, when the children carry them home after the visit to Hauz Khas Baoli and Sulabh international museum.
This was an enriching educational visit where the eager students learnt about our precious resource, water and the eco friendly energy solution, for the future, through practical demonstration. 

Tree plantation activity was held at TAFS on 4^th Sept, 2013. Ninety students from Class VI participated in the activity. It started with a PowerPoint Presentation on creating awareness about, looking after the green cover of the city and keeping the surroundings clean and green. Fifty plantlets were planted by the students around the canteen area and basketball court. The activity was pioneered by Mr Sumudit Issar and Mr Anuj. The duo are active members of an NGO called “Plants Guardian Society”

The second edition of the inter school literary event, ‘The Wordsmiths’ Meet’ was organized by the Primary Wing, for the students of classes III–V, on 04 September, 2013. Words are the first expressions of human thoughts and to celebrate these thoughts and also the talents of young children, one event for each class was organised.

The chief guest of the event was Ms. Shobha Lidder, an educationist  with a rich experience of teacher training and a poetess. Twelve reputed schools of Delhi, NCR participated in the event. What made it a huge success among the children was that it was designed not to be a competition but a platform for them to learn from each other and get enriched by the valuable feedback of the guests who were present at each venue.

This meet was divided into three separate events, held at different venues. The details are as follows:

·         Class III- ‘Poetic Reflexions’ – Poem Recitation.

·         Class IV-  ‘Ad It Up’ - Advertise a dream product that can be manufactured and used in future.

·         Class V- ‘Say It with Puppets’ – Story narration using puppets.

The chief guest and the other esteemed guests with a plethora of experience observed the performances and provided their expert feedback to the children.

As this event was not a competition, all the participants left our school on a happy note and with a desire to return next year.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. We, at TAFS Junior Wing will always endeavor to turn these small steps into bigger leaps.

Until the next ‘Wordsmiths’ Meet’!

Our tiny tots of kindergarten were taken on a ride to magical/amazing world of fairy tales and stories, in their class rooms, on 30 Aug 2013. A special treat was waiting for them when they entered their respective classes. Their favourite stories were dramatized and depicted using various props and enactment by their class teacher, who also involved the children to develop the story.

These stories not only entertained and enthralled our teeny weenie’s but also educated and motivated them and helped teachers in reinforcing  values and virtues. Students were also given an opportunity to retell and create their own stories to develop confidence and hone their speaking skills. This magical journey included art and craft activities and singing of songs too. Children showed great excitement and had fun throughout the day.

 Class V organized an inter-class competition of ‘Inspiring Speeches’ by famous personalities, on 30 August, 2013. The participants put in great effort and stepped into the shoes of great people to feel like them and speak like them. This activity helped open the children’s minds to various events and issues in which famous people like Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Subhash Chandra Bose, Swami Vivekananda and many like them, passionately believed in. In the process, they learnt about famous people and their contributions to the world. It was an amazing display of confidence and oratory skills which left the audience and the judges spellbound.

The winners of this event are –