Udgam Matters June 2014
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The document provides information about the importance of breakfast for children. It discusses that many children skip breakfast due to lack of time in the mornings. It explains that breakfast is important to provide energy and nutrients after a long gap from the last meal. Some key benefits of breakfast mentioned are better performance, alertness, concentration and immune system. It recommends including carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber in a balanced breakfast. Some breakfast food options provided are cereals, fruits, milk, eggs, banana. It stresses the importance of allowing sufficient time for breakfast and maintaining a proper sleep schedule.
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Udgam Matters June 2014
- 1. Please send your writings and drawings to newsletter@udgamschool.com Mrs. VILLOO PARIKH, Head of Preprimary Section IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN Most often, kids have to leave early for school. So they hardly get time for breakfast, as there is always a rush in the mornings. Usually children do not feel hungry early in the morning, as soon as they get up and more often they forget or tend to forgo, as they have to reach school on time. It is even a bigger problem for the slow eaters, which most children are. Breakfast is considered less important, as it is just a small meal. Breakfast is a small meal but a very important meal for the body. Why do we need breakfast? We need it to really break the fast as the word itself suggests. There is a long gap of 7-8 hours after dinner and by this time the body has already digested all the food and used up the glucose it had received from the last meal. Glucose is essential for energy and it has to be replenished to get the level of energy that the body and mind requires to start the day. So breakfast is really the push required by the body to start again. Benefits of breakfast :- Children who take breakfast without fail are always better performers.As the body gets the nutrients required, the child becomes more alert, more attentive and can concentrate better.These kids also have a better immune system. Kids whose stomachs are full in the morning are seldom cranky or hyperactive.They are on the contrary well behaved and more creative. What to eat for breakfast? An ideal breakfast should contain all nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Carbohydrates gives energy, protein gives strength and perks up the brain, vitamins and minerals keep the body healthy and protect it from diseases. From cereals and breads you get carbohydrates. Fruitshaveeverythinglikecarbs,minerals, vitaminsandfibre. Milkanddairyproductsprovide protein,mineralsandsomefattoo. Eggs are a good source of protein. Banana is also good; it gives the feeling of fullness. Light meals should be preferred for breakfast as the digestive system is still not ready for heavy food. Keep changing the breakfast menu by including items like toasts, sandwich, idli, upma, poha, porridge, nuts etc. Eat different fruits on different days. Allow the child sufficient time to eat breakfast comfortably. Make the child go to bed early so that they can be woken up early.This will give ample time to have breakfast as well as get ready for school. In this way sleep as well as food requirement will be fulfilled. FUN AMIDST THE SCORCHING SUN UDGAM MATTERSVOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 JUNE 2014 1
- 2. 2 Helen Keller- A lady of substance who lost her vision and speech at a tender age and still emerged victorious fighting against all odds. Here are a few of her famous quotes compiled as a tribute to her on the birth anniversary which was celebrated on 27th June. 1. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” 2. “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” 3. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.They must be felt with the heart.” 4. “One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” 5. “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision.” 6. “You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” 7. “Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” 8. “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what the sunflowers do.” 9. “A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships.” 10. “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” QUOTES OF HELEN KELLER
- 3. How to deal with anger? Anger is an emotion which we feel and experience from others too. Even children are prone to anger. The question is ‘how to deal with this negative emotion’? Let me share with you a story. One day Buddha was walking through a village and a very angry and rude young man came up to him and said, “You have no right teaching others.You are as stupid as others.You are nothing but fake.” Buddha was not upset at all and he calmly asked the young man, “Tell me if you buy a gift for someone, and that person does not take it, to whom does the gift belong?” The man was taken aback and answered, “It would belong to me because I bought the gift.” Buddha smiled and said, “You are correct and the same is true for your anger. If you become angry and I do not get insulted, the anger returns back to you. You are then the only one who becomes unhappy and not me. All you have done is hurt yourself. If you want to stop hurting yourself you need to get rid of your anger and become loving instead.When you hate others, you yourself become unhappy. But when you love others, everyone is happy.” The young man listened carefully to these words of wisdom of the Buddha. “You are right, O Enlightened One! He said, “Please teach me the path of love. I wish to become your follower.” Buddha answered kindly, “Of course, I teach anyone who truly wants to learn. Come with me.” I hope now you know how to deal with anger, whether it is yours or comes from another. After all, love conquers all. Ms. PRATIMA PATELL Director- Primary School UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN 3
- 4. 4 Mrs. DEEPA HEMNANI Academic Coordinator June’14 Themonthandsessionafterabreak kickstartedwithAnnualTeachers meetat CourtyardMarriott, Ahmedabad. Itwasattendedby UdgamSchooltrustees,Directors, Principal,Heads,TeachersandStaffof theschool. ItwindedupwithanAwards ceremonyinwhichvariousteaching andnon-teachingstaffweregiven recognitionfortheirworkatUdgam. Orientations Anorientationprogrammewas organizedfortheparentsofUdgam Playgroup. Theaimwastofamiliarizethemwith theschoolasitistheirchild’sforayinto educationandUdgam.Expertswere invitedtoguidetheParents. OrientationprogrammeforParents ofclass6wasorganizedintheschool premises.ThefocuswasonEvaluation SysteminMiddleschool;also teacherswereintroducedandgeneral rulestobefollowedwerediscussed. Events Hardearnedmoneyofstudents throughaCharityFairheldfew monthsago,waschannelizedinthe bestway.Thestudentsweretaken toanearbymunicipalschoolby thePrincipalandtheydistributed stationerykitstothestudents studyingthere.Thesekitswere custommadetocatertotheneedsof theschoolaspertheagegroup. ‘SaveEnvironmentWeek’was observedintheschool.Various sectionsundertookactivitiestocreate awarenessaboutsavingenvironment anditscreatures. Secondarysectionhaddebate andseminaronMobiletowers surroundingcities.Primarysection studentsmadebirdfeedersandput itallaroundtheschoolpremises. Middlesectionstudentsdiscussedin theclassandwroteessayontopicsof environment. Play way Artandoralexpressionswerefinely amalgamatedinClassI,toimprove thespeakingskillsamongchildren. Undertheableguidanceofteachers, studentsmadecatsoutoforigami andspokeaboutitintheclass. Playwaymethodoflearningwas adoptedbyClassIeducators.A chapteron‘OurSenseOrgans’was taughtwithpracticability.Ingroups theyweremadetoemulatethe organs,theyfeltandunderstoodthe conceptclearly. StudentsofClassVIIputupagrand showofartifactswhichtheyhad madefollowingaSciencelesson.The themetheyfollowedwasNatural Fibresandtherewerecolourful articlesmadewithcotton,jute,silk andothernaturalfibres.Therewere albums,cushioncovers,clocks,pen stands,decorativeitems,folders, boxes,lampshades,andavarietyof othercolourfulitemsondisplay. TinyTots Thepre-primarysectioncelebrated redandyellowday.Flashesofthe twovibrantcolourscouldbeseen everywhere,rightfromtheirdresses, classrooms,boardsandevenfood. Theyplayedwithredandyellowtoys andarticles. NurseryClasstinytotsweretakento Sundervanfarmtobeinlapofnature andobserveanimalsandbirdslive. Theyenjoyedwatching‘Serpents’ asleepintheirabode.Itprovedtobean enjoyableeducationaltripforthem. Life Skills ThebirthanniversaryofHelenKeller, theladywhobattledalladversities toemergevictorious,wasobserved inourschoolthismonth.Onthis daythestudentsofseniorsection hadaspecialassemblytospread awarenessaboutsenseimpairment. RepresentativesfromSense Internationaladdressedthechildren. HUSTLE-BUSTLE
- 5. Charity Drive Class 1 ActivityCharity Drive Natural Fibres Exhibition Orientation Playgroup parents Red and yellow day Visit to Sundervan Visit to Sundervan Red and yellow day Visit to Sundervan Natural Fibres Exhibition Orientation Class VI Orientation Playgroup Helen Keller Anniversary 5 Media Buzz PREPRIMARY ACTIVITIES Hustle Bustle
- 6. 6 GLIMPSES OF ANNUAL TEACHERS CONFERENCE Venue- Courtyard Marriott Q & A session Manan Choksi - Igniting the Compound Effect Preprimary Teachers Awards Lighting of lamp Speaker Sapna Vyas Sagarika Sahana - Communication Trustees of Udgam Speaker Raksha Bharadia Panel Discussion Bonding over foodNon-Teaching Staff Awards Middle School Teachers AwardsPrimary Teachers Awards Senior School Teachers Awards
- 7. 7 UDGAMITES EXCELLED IN THIS YEAR’S BOARD EXAMS. A GLANCE AT THE SCHOOL TOPPERS OF CLASS XII List of students who got highest marks in the top 0.1% in All India results SHIMONI THAKKAR - 96.8% ROHAN SHAH - 95.6% COMMERCE COMMERCE AISHWARYA CHARI - 96.8% COMMERCE NUPUR DALAL - 95.6% COMMERCE HETANSHI SHAH - 95.4% COMMERCE SARINA SHAH - 96.4% VARUN SHAH - 96.2% ABHISHEK PAREKH - 95.8% SCIENCE SCIENCE ANISHI MEHTA - 95.4% SCIENCE SHANTANU PATEL - 95.2% SCIENCE SCIENCE Name of Student Subject Name of Student Subject AASHLESH PATEL MATHS SALONI JAIN ENGLISH ABHISHEK PAREKH CHEMISTRY SARINA SHAH BIOLOGY RAAG SHAH CHEMISTRY SHREYA JAIN ENGLISH VARUN SHAH CHEMISTRY POOJA SHAH ECONOMICS SHIMOLI PATEL ENGLISH SHIMONI THAKKAR ECONOMICS AAKARSHA SAHAY CHEMISTRY VRUTIKA PRAJAPATI ECONOMICS KAJAL TALREJA BIOLOGY NUPUR DALAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRIYA PHATAK BIOLOGY SHWETA SHAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- 8. 8 SOF AWARDS Award for Principal, Ms. Radhika Iyer Our Principal Ms. Radhika Iyer was awarded the Best Principal in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli Zone by SOF. Under her visionary leadership, students of the school performed exceptionally well in the Four SOF - Olympiad exams during 2013-14.The performance of the school is all the more noteworthy, since during this academic year , over 27000 schools from more than 1350 cities and 16 countries registered for the Olympiads and millions of students appeared in them. Awards for teachers Three of our teachers have been awarded bySOF in the following categories for their contribution to education Ms. RADHIKA IYER Mrs. MANJARI JAIN Mrs. DEEPA HEMNANIMrs. MANJU MALAVIYA Award for Principal Best Teacher in the State Best Co-ordinator in the StateBest Teacher in the State
- 9. 9 Life is no less than a roller coaster ride for us in these times. Science and technology is developing by leaps and bounds giving rise to a surge of benefits enjoyed by this generation. Children have become smart and savvy ahead of their times. So where does this leave parents to guide, nurture and groom them as near perfect human beings? There is an underlying, perennial stress where bringing up a child is concerned. It is actually a challenge where parents do find themselves in a whirlpool of emotions namely-tension, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, etc.There is a rat race to keep up with the times and the pressure is mounting day in and day out on both the parents and children. Considering all this, many questions crop up in our minds. Are parents not taking it easy? Are children not able to enjoy the simplicities and little pleasures of childhood? Is our perspective changing regarding the real meaning of life?What picture are we portraying to them about life? How much transparency a parent and the child have in their relationship?The queries are endless and my mind is still groping for the satisfactory answers and solutions. As a teacher and as a parent I have arrived at some beliefs and thoughts which I would like to share with you. Firstly I believe, no matter how much the world advances, certain basics values and virtues will remain as the foundation of our lives. Parent should take on the responsibilities to strongly imbibe the wrong and right in the minds of their children. Our relationship with our children needs to be transparent.This happens only when we give them required respect and adequate space to grow.This will provide them with a sense of responsibility and make them realize that they are individual entities. Further, this will infuse them with confidence of taking decision for themselves, giving rise to their self-esteem. Children look up to the parents who are non- interfering and not nagging unnecessarily. Our fears and anxieties should never be reflected or imposed on them with our dos and don’ts. So trust, understanding and respect are the keywords to strengthen the bond of children with their parents. Parents have to keep their eyes always open to look for their children’s needs and desires.This makes it easy for the parents to help their children whenever they need their help. Most importantly, a child’s teacher and parent have to work as a team.This is the only way the child will be able to overcome his or her imperfections and strengthen his or her abilities. GoingbythesewaysIhavefeltbetter, happierandeasiertobringupmy children.Afterallitisaco-effort. Expectationsarenotalwaysthe parents’prerogative.Theyarealways twosided.Thisiswhychildrenoften lookuptousforoursupport. Expecting too much too soon because it is a competitive world should be ruled out. We certainly want to see our children grow up as balanced human-beings and not disoriented personalities. So let them progress and grow with one step at a time by giving them ample of breathing space. After all they are the most priceless gifts of god to us and for the future of our country. Mrs. NIHARIKA CHAUHAN Teacher, Preprimary Section RADIANT REFLECTIONS Trust, Respect and Understanding, important in child’s growth
- 10. 10 Mrs. HRIDESH SINGH ART AND CRAFT TEACHER POEM BY HIRDESH SINGH
- 11. 11 Q.Your results are splendid and you have made Udgam proud. Tell us about your preparation for the exam. A. The preparation was evenly spread throughout the year. The teachers were instrumental in clearing all the doubts and also guided on how to go about with my studies. Q.In what way did the school help you? A. The school was very supportive from the beginning. Whether it was solving doubts or writing extra papers or referring extra material all the teachers were very helpful. They also guided on how to attempt and present the paper. Without teachers’ unconditional support this would not have been possible. Q. In addition to the school, whose help did you take for your studies? A. Apart from the textbook prescribed by the CBSE I did refer to reference or help books for more information and discussion with friends also was good source of knowledge. Q. How much have your parents helped you? A. My parents were a great source of strength throughout the year. The board exams go on for a very long time and it may happen that often one may lose track and focus. But my parents ensured that I remained focused on my studies and at the same time did not overdo it. My mother stayed awake with me whenever required and took care of all my necessities. My father also helped with my studies as he is a CA. Q. Did you follow a time-table for self-study? A.Yes, I did follow a timetable for self study. It is very necessary to space out the time well. Everyone likes some subjects and dislikes some. It was the same with me. I followed a timetable with a combination of subjects so that I did not get bored as well as utilised the time to its fullest. Q. Did you have to forgot any of your activities/hobbies for studies? A. In the 12th the prime focus was definitely on studies but in order to freshen my mind I listened to music and read books. Q. What is your advice to your juniors at Udgam? A. I would like to tell all my juniors that they are in safest and best hands they could ever get. All they need to do is follow teachers’ guidelines and give them their full support and they would bring about the best in you and above all have belief and faith in yourself. Q. What are you higher education goals? A. At present I am pursuing Chartered Accountancy Course and further I plan to do MBA. WHAT THEY DID RIGHT?! Read the interviews of two of our students who scored well in the Class XII board exams. We hope this will help to motivate and guide others to do well too. NUPUR DALAL - 95.6% AN INTERVIEW WITH
- 12. 12 Q.Your results are splendid and you have made Udgam proud. Tell us about your preparations for the exam. A.First,thankyousomuchforyourwishes.Thekeywastostudy regularly.Regularitysolvesmostoftheproblems.Igaveimportanceto studyingfromthefirstdayoftheacademicsession.Thisavoidedthe builtupofstresstowardstheend.Theschoolconductedregulartests andImadesurethatIwaswellpreparedforallofthem.Iwasthorough withthetopicsasandwhentheyweretaughtatschool.Ialsoensured thatIlearntdifficulttopicswellsothattherewasnobacklogofwork. Q. In what way did the school help you? A.Theschoolwasverysupportive.Theteachers’dedicationandhardwork mademyeffortsfruitful.Theynotonlytaughttheentirecoursebutwerealsotheretoclearallmydoubtsandgivemeextra practiceandtestswheneveritwasrequired.ThismadeconceptsclearandledmetodevelopakeeninterestinthesubjectsI wasrequiredtostudy. Theywerealwaystheretoencourageandmotivateme.Theyhelpedmerealisemypotentialandmademebelieveinmyself. Q. In addition to the school whose help did you take for your studies? A. My cousin and I used to clear each other’s difficulties and exchange practice papers. My friends were a constant source of help and emotional support during stressful times. Q. How much have your parents helped you? A. My parents stood like a rock all through the journey.They believed in me and my dreams and ensured that I had everything I needed to achieve it.They encouraged me but never pressurised me to perform. They were a strong source of support. My father being a Chartered Accountant discussed commerce and Economics at great lengths with me. Q. Did you follow a time table for self study? A.I never prepared a proper time table. However I studied for a fixed number of hours everyday. I ensured that I paid equal attention to all subjects as scoring in every subject is equally important to score high marks. Q. Did you have to forgo any of your activities/hobbies for studies? A. Studying was definitely my first priority in XIIth Std. But taking a break seemed to renew my energy and increase productivity. I therefore allocated time everyday to pursue my interests. I listened to music. I also loved reading books. I listened to the daily news and read magazines to keep my knowledge about the world around me up to date. In the evenings I spent some time talking with my friends. Q. What is your advice to the juniors at Udgam? A. I’ve a simple advice for all students. Do whatever you love but ensure that you are the best at it. Be passionate and strive for perfection, success will be yours. I love commerce and that was my motivation to score. When you follow your dreams, performance comes effortlessly. Also believe in your parents and teachers and follow their instructions.What they advice is always in the best of your interests. Consider yourself lucky to be an Udgamite.The patience and dedication of the teachers here will help you go a long way. Q. What are your higher educational goals? A. I’m currently pursuing my Chartered Accountancy. However I’d like to add MBA in my qualifications too. I intend to specialise in Finance and Economics in the future. AISHWARYA CHARI - 96.8% AN INTERVIEW WITH
- 13. 13 EMOTIVE EXPRESSIONS When you die alive The worst part Of your entire life Begins the day When you die alive. That day when you live To listen to your obituary But can’t shed tears, On your own death anniversary. That day, when you are nailed In the coffin you selected And dug into the ground For the role of death you acted. They mock you and jeer you But for you it’s all the same, You are already dead - You can’t die of shame ! Your heart beats But it’s a stony one Your feelings have frozen, The interest has gone. It is not so painful when your soul bitterly cries Its worse, when it leaves While you are still alive..... RAJVEE SHAH, CLASS X WHEN YOU DIE ALIVE A VISIT TO THALTEJ MUNICIPAL SCHOOL Udgam School for Children has recently adopted theThaltej Municipal School with the aim to improve it and provide good quality education to the children studying there.These children mostly belong to poor households and Udgam has taken the initiative of uplifting them. Our school has been selflessly taking care of the needs of the children of this school since August 2013. The students of Class XII Commerce had been given the opportunity of contributing to the donations made to the school this time.We generously donated the money which we had earned in the ‘Earn while you learn’ project last year.The school bought stationery items for all children of the municipality school with this money and students of XII standard distributed the same. The municipality school was very small but did not lack cleanliness due to earlier efforts made by Udgam. The children were from unprivileged households but were very well mannered.They said ‘ThankYou’ and showed their happiness at receiving the stationery kit.They all waited patiently for their turn.The happiness on their faces made us realise how an everyday need for us is a luxury to them.The visit was an unusual one which made us value what we have in life and taught us not to take anything for granted. KIRTI AGARWAL, CLASS XII
- 14. It’sadarknight.Youstepdownfromthe busandcrossthestreet,lookingaround uneasily.There’snoonearound.Youwish youhadsomeonetokeepyoucompany asyouwalkdowntheblocktowardsyour house.Moonlightstreamsinfaintly,through apatchworkofgreyclouds,providingthe onlyillumination.Youhurryalong,your footstepscrunchingalongthegraveled sidewalk,yourheartbeatingedgily. Wait.Whatwasthat?Somethingdarts acrosstheroadinasuddenmovement.You gulp,andfurtivelylookaround.Nothing. Onlyacat.Youletoutarelievedbreathand hurryalong.Onlynow,youhearanother setoffootstepsmatchingyourown,just behindyou.Youstop,turnaroundandpeer intothedarkness.Somethingshuffles,asif waitingforyournextmove.Awildpanicfills yourearsasyourealizeyouarenotalone. Younowmakeamaddashtoyourhouse. There,youseethedoor.Thefootsteps follow,fasternow,faster!There!Youopen thedoorwithshakinghands,almost droppingthekeysintheprocess.Somehow youmakeitinside,hearthammeringaway likeadrumroll,adrenalinepumpingin everytinycellofyourbeing,bodyswathed inperspiration.Thankheavens,youmade it.Nomoreworriesnow.Youbreatheeasy anddropthekeysonthecounterand instantlyfreeze. Someoneclearshisthroatinthedarkness ofyourlivingroom. Whyishorrorsuchafascinatinggenre? Becauseitappealstoourmostprimitive instincts.Fear.Fearoftheunknown,the darkanddeep,creaturesthatdwellbeneath ourfeet,thedemonsofourownminds, otherworldlyevents,ofabandonment,of deathanddeprivation.Wefearthatwhich wedon’tunderstand,andthere’splenty ofthatinourworldtoday.Horrorfiction hashadalongandsuccessfulinnings, beginningwiththeVictorianera,thenovels characterizedbyslowmovingprose,heavy dialoguesandgloomysettingstothe MiddleAges,wheregothichorrorandgory descriptionsruledtheroosttomorerecent times,whenhorrorismorepsychological, sophisticatedandurbane,asopposedto goreandviolence. Thisgenrehasbeencharacterizedby differentauthors,whohavegivenittheir distinctiveflavors,overtheages.Edgar AllanPoe’sThePrematureBurialisonesuch slowmovingaccountofapersonwhohas beenburiedalive.It’sawful,andchilling. HisotherworksincludeTheMasqueofthe RedDeath,TheTellTaleHeart,TheFallof theHouseofUsherandmanymore.Other famoushorrorwritersincludeMaryShelley (Frankenstein),BramStoker(Dracula), R.L.Stevenson(Dr.JekyllandMr.Hyde), RoaldDahl(TheLandlady,Edwardthe Conqueror,TheCocoon),M.R.James,Anne Rice,H.P.Lovecraft,RayBradbury.More contemporaryauthorsincludeR.L.Stine (Goosebumps,FearStreetseries),Stephen King(Carrie,TheShining,PetSematary, Thinner,SkeletonCrew,FourPast Midnight,TheStandetc.),DeanKoontz (FalseMemory,Ticktock,TheBadPlace),Ira Levin(Rosemary’sBaby)R.C.Welch(Scary StoriesforSleepoversseries)etcetera. Forhorrortobefelttothemaximum,the settingisasimportantasthebook.Reading “Carrie”inthemiddleoftheday,withbright sunshinepouringontoyourfacewillnot havethesameimpactifyoureaditaloneat night,withallthelightsswitchedoff,and crunchedunderyourblanketwithonlyyour nightlampforcompany. Feelit,experience thehorror,livethebook.Thetrueessence ofthestories,thehiddenmeaningsandthe unsaiddialogueswillsurelymakethehairs onyourneckstandup. Horrorstorieshaveacharmoftheirown.Goon, pickoneandgetreadyfortherideofyourlife. (Disclaimer:Thebooksandshortstories mentionedinthisarticleareonlyINDICATIVE ofthegenre.Thisisbynomeansan exhaustivelist.Manyofthemmightnotbe availableinourlibrary.Thisisonlytogive youanideaaboutthevariousauthorsand books.Doconsulttheinternet/bookstoresfor anexhaustivelistingandofcourse,parental discretionisadvisedduring thebookselection.) Ms. PALLAVI SRIDHAR Librarian BOOK YOUR FRIGHT TICKETS READERS, IT’S GOING TO BE ONE SCARY RIDE! 14
- 16. 16 CREATIVE IDEAS Get set Jelly... FUN ZONE Strange demands by the FIFA teams You think superstars have strange demands, wait till you hear what the football teams asked for during theWorld Cup. Some of the craziest things demanded include: • Portugal demanded 6 security guards with two assigned to Cristiano Ronaldo. • France demanded two types of liquid soaps.The players’ room should also be identical even in colour. • Uruguay demanded that each room should have silent air-conditioning units. • Algeria wanted each room to have a Quran. • EcuadordemandedeveryroomshouldhaveaneverydaybasketofEcuadorianbananas. • Japan wanted a Jacuzzi in each room • Germany on the other hand didn’t like the accommodations provided and went ahead and built their ownWorld Cup Hotel and training camp. Beat that!
- 17. 17 Q. Help the alligator reach its eggs. Q. Play with Jumble words. Q. Solve the puzzle.
- 18. 18 After-school activities are more than just fun and entertainment, they’re important to a child’s development.Childhood experiences often carry over into adulthood, and the lessons they will learn through participation in after-school activities will help shape your child’s character. PhysicalActivity ActivitieslikeFolkDanceandSportskeepkidsphysically fit,whilebuildinglife-longskillsandhealthylifestylehabits. Creativity Music,Astronomy,Science, Handwriting, Photography, Calligraphy, Library,Art &Craft nurturing curiosity and creativity in kids. Stress release Karate,Yoga, Drama activities teach kids to let loose, have fun, and deal with stress in a healthy way. Teamwork Chess, Robotics and sports wherein working with a partner to conquer a ropes course, kids learn to switch the focus from themselves to a shared goal. Building confidence Winorlose,tryingnewthingsbuildsself-confidence,gives kidstheopportunitytosucceed,andbuildssocialskills. After-school activities discourage children from watching too much television and computer games. This has positive influence on the mental development. After school activity serve an excellent physical exercise and wide range of sports activities for your child to choose from- likeCricket, Badminton, Football,Skating, LawnTennis, Basketball,TableTennis.Sports build a competitive spirit in children and teach them to be participative irrespective of whether the result is victory or defeat. Playing sports teaches child to accept both success in failure with a positive courage. Afterschoolactivityprogramwidensthechild’sinterestandithelpsthechildtodiscoverinnatetalent.Italsoprovidesanopportunity tohoneitfurther.Constantpracticemakesthechildmoreconfident.Inthisageofendlesspossibilities,thechildneedsaportfolioof skillsbesidesacademiclearningtosucceed. UDGAM PRO ACTIVITY CLUB AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY BECAUSE EDUCATION DOESN’T STOP AFTER SCHOOL HOURS THE BENEFITS OF SENDINGYOUR CHILD TO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY Mrs. HITIKSHA SONI After School Activity Coordinator
- 19. 19 Sr.No Activity STD A Indigenous Props Games with EduSports Sr.KG to 3 B Craft Club Sr.KG to 3 C Reading Rockets Sr.KG to 3 D Phonics Training Sr.KG to 4 E Improve Handwriting English, Hindi, Gujarati 1 to 4 F Roller Skating 1 to 5 G Science Magic 2 to 4 H Indian Folkdancing 2 to 7 I Martial Art 2 to 8 J Robo Tryst – Everybody can make a robot 3 to 5 K Badminton 3 to 7 L Lawn Tennis 3 to 7 M Musical Madness Keyboard/ Tabla/Flute/Guitar/ Violin 3 to 8 N Cricket 3 to 8 O Football 3 to 8 P Chess 4 to 7 Q Library 4 to 8 R Digital Photography 4 to 8 S Table Tennis 4 to 8 T Yoga 4 to 8 U Basket Ball 4 to 8 V Learn French 5 to 8 W Calligraphy 5 to 8 X Theatre Mania 5 to 8 Y Astronomy & Space Science 6 to 8 Z Robotechnix II- Programmable & Humanoid Robots 6 to 8
- 20. 2020 Mrs. SAGARIKA SAHANA Content Manager A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Rains are still not on the cards as global warming surrounds us in all spheres. A scorching summer has left its mark in the form of heat strokes, infections and a general feeling of malaise.When we hear of rains occurring in other parts of the country,weareenviousandlookupatthecloudswithfrustration.Thecountryis unitedinthemassprayersthatarechantedeverydaytoinvoketheraingodsbut withcarenottoincitethemtocauseanotherUttarkhand-likecatastrophe. FIFA fever is giving all sleepless nights and a few unreasonable fights as a few teams emerge as the favourites. The spirit of the game deserves respect and teachesustotreatsuccessandfailuredispassionately(afewstraytearscannotbe avoided).Maythebestteamwinwhileweenjoythegame!Theimportantthingistoplaywellandnotplaytowin. As we bring to you another issue of our school newsletter, we are proud to present the interviews of our toppers.We wouldliketoreiteratetheneedtoletchildrenenjoywhiletheycanwithoutputtingtoomuchpressure.Thisistheageto havefun,makefriendsunconditionallyandindulgeinasmanyactivitiesaspossible,whetherinschoolorafter. IwouldliketoshareashortpoemthatIhadwrittensometimebackbutwhichismorerelevantnow- Editor:SagarikaSahana,ContentManager Designedby:CreativeGrapesUdgam School For Children Opp. Sardar Patel Institute,Thaltej, Ahmedabad- 380 054 Gujarat. Phone No: 26850339 99251 53153 | Email Id : info@udgamschool.com Pre-Primary Section Near IOC Petrol Pomp, Jodhpur Cross Roads, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015 Gujarat. Phone No: 26769595, 90999 02221 | Email Id: jodhpur@udgamschool.com “Let me be like me, O mother! Not akin to another, Not caged by expectations, not bound by conditions. Let me live my life of freedom, happy monarch of my kingdom. Free to fly and fall and rise, as myself and not in any guise. Cherish me for whaat I am, and not for what I could be, Play with me while you can, before I soar up and flee.”