Class VI & VII students went to Kohinoor factory in Noida.. The students were disciplined throughout the bus trip except a couple of times they had to be checked.  At the factory they moved around in proper line and took active participation in the question answer session which was conducted after the students were shown a documentary on “Parle”. All students were very enthusiastic during the question answers. In Slogan and Poem writing competition held the students gave a good response. They won prizes. Also , they  were given a gift while coming back. They were fine  even while returning back.

Hillwoods Academy Preet Vihar celebrated its annual festival ”Confluence 2009” in all its grandeur and gaiety on 5th December 2009. Students from various schools of Delhi and NCR participated in it. The event was graced by eminent personalities like Ms. Ghosh, Mrs. Pratibha Nath, Mrs. Poonam, Mr. C.B.Devgun and Ms. Saroj Sharma.

‘Confluence 2009’, a plethora of various activities showcased the multifarious and inherent talents of students in language Hindi and English, Social Science and Commerce. ‘Rhymes Galore’, a rhythmic performance by the tiny tots enthralled the audience whereas ‘Fairy Tales-redefined’ transported the audience to the world of fairies and angels. ‘Shakespeare’s Play – Enactment’ mesmerised the audience with its rich Shakespearean language. The audience had a valuable and inspiring peek into the intellectual minds of students through ‘Spell Bee’, ‘Ppt Astronomy’,’ Heritage Quiz’ and ‘Prashan Manch’.

‘Recreating History’ and ‘Mad Ad’ was the poignant portrayal highlighting the histrionic skills of the performers. ‘Hasya Kavita’ tickled the funny bone of the audience and provided a smile to one and all. In the ‘Prarthana’ all the participants converged to offer their obeisance to the worthy lord and set the stage ablaze.

No one can disagree that evaluation should act as a positive input for improving learning process and not as a deterrent. The report card of evaluation should reflect not only the scholastic aspects of the learner, but also life skills acquisition, personality attributes, behaviors interest, attitudes, values and proficiency in co-curricular activities. It should develop in students the ability to take risks,  to be adaptable , to be flexible, to cope with constant change and become life long learners and dynamic leaders.

To meet the need of above type of holistic assessment of learner, CBSE has introduced a format of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation system including essential dimension of school based assessment suggesting grading system.

To weave parents in this developmental process of assessment so that they can also act as active partners in realizing the potential of their children and to engage in a dialogue with parents to bring home to them the context and meaning of CCE , a two hour long workshop was organized by the school on 14 Nov. 2009 with the hope that parents will appreciate the need of holistic assessment and encourage their children to develop skills in all area.

It was briefed to the parents and students by the school that not only cognitive development but development in psychomotor and affective domain of students will also be aimed in the future along with CCE by the school.

Hillwoods Academy organized ‘TECHNOFEST 2009’ on 7th November, 09 to emphasize the significance of science in our day to day life. Many schools from Delhi and NCR participated in various science related inter school competitions. The Science Fest was attended by eminent personalities – Dr. Arti Saxena, Ms. Rashmi Kumar, Ms. Meena Gupta, Ms.Richa Bhatia, Dr. Adreena and Ms. Poonam Sareen.

Technofest was a mélange of inter school competitions and saw many events like science quiz, Slogan Writing, Collage Making etc. The students stressed on the importance of E-learning in globalised world in the debate competition. The Tiny-Tots participated in Envision- a fancy dress competition where they dressed as various computer tools.  The Hillwoodians exhibited Science models depicting conservation of Energy and the topic for Maths Exhibition was ‘Mathematics Paradox’. The Highlight of the day was the Street Play – “ Moon :  The next destination ”. 

“The earth provides enough to satisfy everyman’s needs but not every man’s greed”

An eco seminar was organised on 6th Nov 2009 in Hillwoods Academy in which other member schools also participated with enthusiasm and with an urge to spread the message of preserving and conserving the environment.

The programme  began with a thematic song giving the message of keeping our environment safe for future generation. A skit narrating the sad story of our depleting  forests made the viewers realize how important is the preservation of flora and fauna of the country.  Eminent specialists from environmental organizations spoke on diverse issues.

Ms. Garima from Conferdation of Indian Industries spoke on water conservation and Harvesting making everyone realize that the need of the hour is to save water and use it judiciously.
Sustainable lifestyle changes were introduced to the audience by Mr. Prabhjot Sodhi of CEE as he laid emphasis on less consumption of natural resources.

Prof Om Gupta of Centre for Media Studies emphasized on environmental education as it is the students who can be sensitized about taking stringent measures to preserve environment.

Dr. Shah Hussain of bio-diversity park stressed to increase green buffer area in and around Delhi so as to enable a number of plants & animal species to thrive and to add on to the beauty of the city.

All the guest speakers, teachers and students were shown a powerpoint presentation to highlight the number of activities carried on by ecoclub of the school. They were taken on a round of the school and were shown paper recycling plant, Vermicomposting pit, Waste Management ( Rolly Polly), Herbal garden etc. which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

KALAKRITI, an Art and Craft Festival, was organized in Hillwoods Academy on 24th October, 2009 in which overwhelming response from students of many schools was appreciable and encouraging.

Young artists depicted their talents and skills in number of activities like Madhubani Painting; Slogan Writing on T-Shirt with a message for conservation of environment; poster making for how obeying road rules keep us safe on roads; Puppet making with depiction and making masks of Cartoon characters.

An Anti- Cracker Rally was organized by Hillwoods Academy in association with Universal Public School, Preet Vihar in which more than 300 students participated. The students took a pledge to celebrate a safe and crackerless Diwali. Disseminating the message of keeping the environment safe, all the children urged everyone not to burn crackers as these add on to pollution and also result in increasing child labour as these crackers are made by small children in hazardous factories.

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Hillwoods Academy organized career counseling and career Mela on 10th October, 2009 for students of classes X, XI and XII and their parents. The  session was presented  by Mrs. Saroj Sharma, Counselor of the school. The aim of the career counseling session was to explain various career myths to the students so that the misconceptions of the students regarding the career options can e sorted out. Through PowerPoint  Presentation the counselor told  students about the  importance of interests, abilities and career mapping to the students. She laid stress on the fact that the students should analyse their personalities while choosing a career  appropriate for them. A number of  Personality Tests and Aptitude Tests have to be taken by the students for deciding on a right choice for them.

The counseling session was followed by a career Mela organised in the school ground. Many institutes had put up their stalls in the school ground to educate the students on conventional   and upcoming courses in Science, Commerce and Arts. Purple Alley Institute for children had organised an Aptitude and Personality Tests for the students.

Paying tribute to the great educator Dr. Radha Krishnan, the students of classes XI and XII organized grand celebrations for their teachers. A cultural programme  and many games were conducted In school’s theater by pupils to entertain their  educators. Pupil teachers taught the junior students with sincerity and some were appreciated and rewarded by the selection committee for their teaching methodology and class discipline.

Giving cards and flowers to their Teachers, Students got blessings from their Teachers and Principal Madam. It was a day enjoyed by one and all.

The tiny tots of the school dressed as Lord Krishna or Radha celebrated the festival of janmashtami with gaiety and reverence. Song and dance performances by little ones was highly appreciated by all. Beautifully decorated with marigold flowers, the tableau gave a festive look in which students as well as teachers participated with a lot of enthusiasm. Acclodes and tributes to Lord Krishna were given by all present on the occasion.

Patriotic week was Celebrated from 11th August’09 to 14 August’09 with special assembly for each class. Various competitions and activities were held to invoke the feeling of Patriotism and Nationalistic fervor among the students. A fancy dress competition was organized for class I to VI in which students came dressed up as freedom fighters.

An open quiz was also held. Various questions related to India’s Independence were asked from the audience. Participation by the students was commendable.

Senior students presented a skit on what ‘Independence’ means to them. Many students expressed their feelings about how they can contribute in making India a ‘Global Power.
Cultural bonanza with patriotic poems, songs and dance enthralled students who enjoy the celebrations with zeal and enthusiasm.

On 15th August’09, celebration began with Flag Hoisting by Principal Madam for which parents, teachers and students came in large numbers. A band display by school band followed the flag hoisting ceremony. A small cultural programme was presented by students as well as teachers. Poem recitals paying homage to the soldiers and freedom fighters, melodious songs by teachers’ and students’ choir group and instrumental musical performance were the attractions of the programme.

The programme ended with Principal Madam’s inspiring words urging students to take up the task of making their state ‘Delhi’ a great city and their nation a resourceful and developed nation.

Delhi School children pledge to be Safe Pedestrians

More than 100 children of Hillwoods Academy took a pledge to be Safe Pedestrians under the Walk This Way project of Safe Kids Foundation. Walk This Way aims at creating safer and walkable communities.

SKF had organized a training program for 50 trainers on 20 August 2009 and the trainers attended an interactive session on pedestrian safety at Hillwood Academy on 21 August 2009. The children actively participated in the program. Students demonstrated the kerb drill. The principal and staff appreciated the program. At the end of the program the students, staff of the school and trainers took a pledge to be safe road users and follow traffic rules. It was a very informative and educative session for all as safety is concern of one and all.

On the occasion of Akshay Urja Diwas Deptt. Of Environment, Delhi Government had organized a Poster Making Competition on “ Energy Resources “ in which students had participated enthusiastically. Priyal Tiwari of “Hillwoods Academy” got a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- and a certificate from Respected Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dikshit at a function organized on 20th August, 2009 in the Delhi Secretariat. She was applauded and appreciated her commendable performance.

HILLWOODS ACADEMY held its Investiture Ceremony on 21st July, 09 in which students were honoured with badges to shoulder responsibilities for maintaining discipline in the school and upholding its ideals. Students were selected on the basis of a written test and interaction with selection committee .

Naman Jain was conferred the post of School Captain whereas Ayushi Sareen got the School Prefect post. Sukriti Jain and Baani were honoured as Vice-Captain and Vice-Prefect respectively. Discipline Incharge post was given to Ritika Sharma, who will be assisted by the Discipline Committee members. For conducting Co-curricular activities Harleen Arora and Devanshi Srivastava were given charge as Activity co-ordinators.

Shrishti Madan and Surbhi Gupta have been given responsibility to conduct Sports activities in school and prepare school teams for Zonal, State and National level competitions.

Along with these, House Captains and Prefects and Sports Team Captains were honoured for shouldering responsibilities for Inter-House co-curricular and Sports Competitions.

Heliodyssey 2009 A Scientific Expedition to China & Patna

S.P. A. C. E organisation an N.G.O. conducted an online exam, Heliodyssey 2009. A Scientific Expedition to china  and Patna to view the longest total solar eclipse of this century  22nd July 2009.

A highly interactive career counseling workshop led by a team of professionals from IIM Ahmedabad has been designed to guide the students of Secondary Section (X) on 27th May’ 09 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. It will help to explore career options, strengths, personality and goals to build an action plan for future course.

Students of class II visited Nirula’s Ice-Cream factory on 5th May’09. They were given a warm welcome. The process of manufacturing and packing of ice-cream was shown to the children. Many interesting games and quiz was organized for them. Magic show was conducted to entertain the children. Delicious ice-cream and snacks were served to all. It was fun-filled and educative excursion for the students

Graduation ceremony was held for the Kindergarten students who stepped from K.G. to Primary section. Students came on stage, to receive their graduation degrees dressed in smart graduation caps. It was a proud moment for the parents who kept on cheering them. The guardians were given a brief description about the changes in curriculum, increase in school hours, allotment of houses and clubs and various other activities.

“What a Sculptor is to a block of marble, education is to human soul”.

As the beauty of a block of marble can be realized when it is transformed into a sculpture, in the same way education plays an important role in reflecting the inner beauty and talent of a human being. For the implementation of this great thought, orientation for the parents whose wards have been enrolled for the new session 2009-10 was held. Role of education in the holistic development of a child was highlighted by the headmistress, Ms. Ray. They were asked to prepare their children to step into a new phase of life with confidence, positive attitude and determination so that they could shine. The parents were informed about the curriculum and the activities to be carried through out the year. The parents were asked to cooperate for abiding the rules and regulations of the school and to make their wards disciplined.

The Academic year came to an end, with the final assessments getting over, and started a month long vacation. Students were all excited to enjoy the holidays when their teachers thought of channelising their energy into something very positive by arranging a creative workshop for one week from 12/03/09 to 19/03/09. The workshop aimed at providing information as well as recreation. An array of activities were held in these days like music, dance, yoga, art and craft, sketching, library, abacus, dramatics. It was just like “ you name it and we have them.”

Each day started with the morning assembly followed by yoga classes to help them to sharpen their concentration. There was a student’s library to inculcate reading habits in them. Art and craft classes gave shapes and colours to their budding thoughts. Music classes helped them master some ragas. In dance classes, they learnt some classical and folk movement. Dramatics classes by “Helen O Grady” Drama Academy helped them to give words to their thoughts. Emphasis were given on theatrical expressions and voice modulation. It was an invigorating experience. Abacus classes helped the students to get rid of Mathsphobia.

On the last day, students were given certificates of appreciation which they had learnt making from hand made paper. Students whole heartedly enjoyed the workshop and were a little sad when their week long creative expedition came to an end but were all geared up for more such projects in future. A huge response from the parents in the form of their letters of appreciation gave us the strength and vision to organize such projects in future.

A heart rendering farewell was given to the outgoing batch of class XIIth on 14th Feb, 09 by class XI. The event commenced with an invocation to God. A small cultural program was organized. The western Music choir group sang  melodies and mesmerized the audience with musical extravaganza. In personality round with its three phases Saif Ahmed and Ashwini Vaidya were crowned Mr. and Miss Hillwoods  respectively

A special rock band performance by students enthralled all with its soulful rendition. Souveniers,. with blessings and good wishes were given by their educators. The ceremony came to an end with inspirating words and  blessings by the head of the Institution.

Hillwoods Academy, Delhi organized a Youth Parliament in association with Deep Memorial Public School, Mother Teresa Public School, Universal Public School, Vivekanand Public School B-Block and Vivekanand Public School D-Block on 24th January, 2009 with a view to strengthen the roots of democracy, inculcating healthy habits of discipline, tolerance of views of another and to enable the students community to have better awareness about the working of Parliament.

The students' Mock Parliament had both the ruling and the opposition parties at the right and left side respectively. It saw the future Youth Leaders presenting their views on the steps to be taken for toe welfare of the country and how to work towards achieving India, a dream nation and stand high in the world. The oath taking ceremony was one of the most appealing to watch as the youth leaders took the oath by observance of Parliamentary Procedures.This was followed by the introduction of the new ninister and later the question hour.

Hon'ble Guest, His Excellency Dato Tan Seng Sung (High Commissioner of Malaysia in India) and Shri. Devendra Nath Dwivedi (Former, Additional Solicitor General of India) addressed the students and appreciated the efforts made by them. They also added that such programmes certainly help the students in developing leadership qualities and make them know about the functioning of the India Government. The programme culminated with the presentation of vote of thanks by the school captain.

The alumni and students of Hillwoods Academy organized a peace March on 17th January 2009,on the occasian of World Peace Day. In the wake of recent turmoil and distress it becomes imperative to spread the message of eternal peace and brotherhood. This day is celebrated all over to commemorate the thought of commual peace and harmony. Eminent media personalities were present on the occasion.

Mr. Abhey Dubey, inspired students with his encouraging and motivating words. The Peace March was flagged off by eminent media personnel. The students with placards and banner marched upto the CBSE office at preet vihar. A Nukkad Natak with the massage of communal harmony was also staged by the students.

A blood donation camp in collaboration for Red Cross Society was also organized by the school to mark the world peace Day.