As part of Delhi Police week celebration (16 February - 22 February ,2012), an interactive session was held in the school auditorium on 22 Feb 2012.Senior Police Officer DCP Delhi Police made students aware of the important and challenging role played by Delhi Police in dealing with theft ,robberies ,criminals and terrorists .We are safe because of Delhi Police working round the clock to provide a safe Delhi to all residents .Students were encouraged to ask questions from the police personnel. Many students wanted to know why a negative image of police is portrayed and it was felt by the police officials that media and movies project a negative image and also highlight it immensely .Safety of women on Delhi roads especially at night was a major concern of all and very intelligently a student remarked that comparing Delhi and Mumbai safer for women – could it be because of Difference in People’s attitudes.
Regarding Breaking of traffic rules, it was agreed by almost all students that stricter laws should be followed and not just fining the offender. Corruption at all levels should not be escape by bribing the officials .DCP Dir motivated students to take up the challenging task of a Police men and serve your country with pride and integrity .He also urged them to be to be vigilant and responsible citizens and help police in maintaining law and order.
A highly interactive session ,it helped students realize how important it is to be a law abiding citizen and follow police and traffic rules.

On 7th February 2012, students visited CM’s house for nature trial. Mr. Rakesh Khatri an environmentalist and nature lover took students for the nature trial. Students saw variety of plants and trees like bottlebrush, dhak, giant lemon tree etc. he explained about the types of leaves and fruits of the plants. Mr. Khatri appreciated the active participation by the students in all the eco-club activities. Students observed variety of birds and animals like koel, black drango, mynah, peacock & squirrel and also came to know about the food habits of these birds.
Respected Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dixit also met the students and urged the students to conserve and preserve the environment. She also motivated them to spread awareness about environment. It was a great learning experience for all.

Hydrology investigation was conducted under the globe activity on 8th February 2012. Students were taken to Sanjay lake, Mayur Vihar II which is a man-made lake formed by the disposal of sewage and from the rain water collected. Students tested the transparency level of water conductivity of 8 µs/cm indicating the presence of impurities in it. Students enjoyed the activities conducted. The investigation helped the students in knowing about the pollution level of water. The information’s collected has been uploaded in the globe website which would be used by the NASA scientists.

‘Donating Blood is a divine experience’. Going by this maxim, a blood donation camp was organized at Hillwoods Academy in collaboration with Red Cross Society of India on 28 January, 2012.
Volunteers of community service club, working for a humane cause, motivated students to ask their parents, relatives and neighbours to donate blood. Donors came in large number to donate blood for the needy. Working with a humanistic approach, the volunteers put in their best efforts to save precious lives.

The students of Hillwoods Academy visited St. Mary’s Old Age Home to extend their generosity and magnanimity to the beloved grannies living there. They were extremely delighted to see them. They cordially and lovingly greeted the young students. They entertained them by singing songs and dancing exuberantly.
Delicacies and gifts were given to them with gaiety, they love and affection on them. In addition to that students went to their rooms which they consider as their small world of joy as they spend their time over there by relaxing, doing productive work and conversing with each other. These lovable grannies belong to very good economic background and inspite of that they are residing in this old age home, since they require companionship and compassion.
They advised students to stride on the right path of life by respecting the elders and by doing their suty with sincerity and hardwork. They blessed them to do well in their lives.
The visit to old age home sharing and caring was indeed a new experience for the students.

The students of Hillwoods Academy had the privilege to visit the Patiala House, the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The tour of the house began with the curio shop, then marble hall gallery where the partraits and the sculptures of different viceroys, governors and kings were lived beautifully all over the hall.
The tourist guide informed the students that the Bhawan’s construction began in 1911 and was completed by 1921. Designed by Edward Lutyens, the famous French architect, the Patiala House is an architectural marvel consisting of 340 rooms, the house is divided into four wings-personal wing of the president, administrative block, the cabinet secretariat and the guest block. Grandeur of the house with many gallaries like gift gallery, kitchen museum, Durban hall is indeed great and marvelous.
A memorable and enriching visit, it was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the students.

Celebrating the spirit of Christmas and ushering the NewYear with gaicty, students of Hillwoods Academy organised a carnival on Saturday, 24 December, 2011. The christmas corner was the centre of attraction with Santa Claus giving gifts to children and fairies blessing eveyone.
To enliven the spirit of Christmas, musical numbers and carols were played.
Games stalls put up by students, attracted all youngsters to try out their hand at hitting the target, tossing the coin etc. and winning amazing gifts, Gagar mai Sagar had stored many items to be won.
Delicious delicacies on a sunny day was enjoyed by students as well as parents.
For tiny tots bouncy thrilled them.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL

The magic, the mystery, the ingenuity of Science was witnessed at Techno Fest held at Hillwoods Academy on 17th December 2011.An annual affair, it attracts many schools to be part of conscious efforts made to awaken the scientific spirit among the children, mesmerizing them with its delight and making them marvel at all its intricacies .To begin the fest, a presentation on technological developments in field of Science, Mathematics and Computer was unveiled to celebrate the nuances of technology.
Many competitive events like Debate, Budding Scientist , Be an Architect, Mathabola, Sudoku, Think and link had the participants showing their best logical and scientific skills. Make a toon ,Ad mania, Digital Imaging , Crypt a video, Gaming had the students enthusiastically exhibiting their technological aptitude and creativity. The highlight of the day was the Science, Maths and Computer Exhibition where innovativeness, ingenuity and practical knowledge of young learners could be witnessed. Brimming with confidence, students explained the concept and application of models displayed by them. The active participation of these schools - Universal Public, Mother Teresa, D.A.V Mausam Vihar & Dayanand Vihar, Queen Mary’s, Delhi Public Vasundhra, Deep Memorial, and Bal Bharti Public & Vivekanand D block made the event a success.
The esteemed judges appreciated the technological and scientific acumen of young learners and encouraged students to gain technological Knowledge and skills to enhance objectivity and universality of facts.

Hillwoods Academy celebrated XVI Annual Sports Meet on 3 December, 2011 in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Hon’ble Shri Arvinder Singh Lovely, Minister of Education, Transport and Sports, Government of Delhi was the chief guest and Shri Zafar Iqbal, former hockey captain was the guest of honour.

The programme began with the March Past, a splendid display of synchronization, coordination and demeanour. Students of four houses presented the guard of honour. The sports captain took the oath and pledged to display true sportsmanship and team spirit. The meet was declared open by the chief guest.A blend of rhythm, melody the school band, with their exemplary display mesmerized the audience. The first copy of the school souvenir ‘Expressions – 2011’ was released by the Hon’ble Chief Guest. A spectacular performance by students showcasing their skills and coordination in various drill displays held everyone spellbound.

Charlie Chaplin Drill rekindled the nostalgic memories of the versatile, multifaceted performer. Sword Drill depicted the ancient ant of warfare and brought home the richness of our traditions.The tiny tots enthralled the spectators with their elegance and poise in the Japanese Drill.

An exceptional performance by gymnasts with their backfills, vaulting horse, hula-hoops, and somersaults and rhythmics elicited a tremendous applause from audience.

Water, the essence of life was the inherent theme of the Aqua Drill. It succeeded in captivating hearts. Micky and Minnie Drill transported all present to Disney World, the lovable cartoon characters came alive and got a thunderous applaud for their neat formations set to the foot tapping music.

Self – Defence , an essential for each person was the theme of the martial arts display. It highlighted the complex technique, self – discipline and self – control involved in this art.

Track and field events, an essential part of any sports meet, saw the athletics competing keenly adhering to the rules of the game. The guest children, parents and supportive staff also actively participated in races especially organised for them.

The most awaited moment came when Guest of Honour, Shri Zafar Iqbal felicitated the best sports persons of the year to Ojasvi Khandelia, the Commonwealth Karate Championship and Samridhi Puri, National Athletic Participant. Shreya Tiwari and Sarthak Kohli were conferred with the honour of best Athletes of the year. Splendid performances by students were judged by a panel of esteemed judges who conferred the Trophy for the Best item (Juniors) to Japanese Drill and Best item (Seniors) to Self Defence. Shri Madhav Rao Scindia Memorial Trophy for the Cock House was bagged by Takshshila House. S.P Singh Memorial Trophy was given to the school band for their effervescent performance. The spirit, the ethos and willingness of all to excel was indeed truly visible in all participants. Indeed a splendid show!

Picnic is a way through which children perceive the world with their own eyes. They learn to care, share and express by shedding all their inhibitations.
Picnic for children on occasion of children’s day was thoroughly enjoyed by Nursery & KG students. With lots of fun in the millennium park along on swings and playing games, children felt delighted and overjoyed. They were happy to get gifts from the school. They played and shared their experiences with their teachers and enjoyed the picnic thoroughly.

HILLWOODS FEST

A three-day long celebration, Hillwoods Fest was organised at Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar from 11 to 14 of November to celebrate Children's Day.
Various computer competitions, music and dance events and Style Act were held to give a platform for the display of talent and skills of the students. Different zones were created like Creative Zone for Drawing and Painting and Rangoli making, Musical Bonanza, Dance To My Tune, Computer and related events such as Gaming, PICX, video-editing, website-designing, Flash etc. were conducted at Cyber Zone. Style Act was the highlight of the fest on the 14th of November. Various food stalls consisting of mouth-watering delicacies were set-up in the school premises to be thoroughly enjoyed by all. The students had especially decorated the event venues.
It was a fun-filled fest with ensured enjoyment for all. It was an opportunity for the Alumni to revisit the Alma Mater and share some nostalgic memories with their juniors.

Hillwoods family celebrated Diwali by paying obeisance to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganapati seeking blessings for prosperity

Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar organized an Anti- Cracker Rally on 24th October, 2011.
In Bhagidari with Department Of Environment, Delhi Government, the school students urged everyone to celebrate a clean and pollution free Diwali.
In morning assembly, Honorable Chief Minister Smt. Shiela Dikshit’s message to students was read urging everyone to ‘Say No To Crackers’.

“Let Cracking Good Times Continue Without Fire Crackers”

Universal Public School students joined the rally at old CBSE building, Preet Vihar. All students in unison motivated the commuters and residents to celebrate a Safe and Pollution Free Diwali.
A skit was conducted by students giving the message of not forcing small children to labor in cracker factories and stops their exploitation by not using crackers.
Spreading awareness about harmful effects of crackers, students urged everyone to say no to firecrackers.

Students of Astronomy club went to an overnight session to L. D Convent School in Jewar in Uttar Pradesh on October 22, 2011.
The session was conducted by Mr. C. B. Devgun, President of S.P.A.C.E organisation. Students observed Jupiter and its moon using telescope. They were explained about the motion of the heavenly bodies.
Students also particiated in the project called ‘Great Indian Star Count’ which is started to combat the light pollution. They also observed irridium flame from the satellite panel.
Students learnt using planisphere for the identification of various constellations and planets in the sky.
They enjoyed this educational trip to Jewar.

Students of Hillwoods Academy visited Diwali Mela at Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, Karkardooma on 22nd October 2011.
The Diwali Mela was very well organized by ‘special children’. There were all kinds of stalls, ranging from bags, purses, folders; food, spices, clothes and jewellery stalls. The children also gave an exquisite Garbha Dance performance and danced beautifully with rhythm. Decorative diyas, beautiful candles, handmade cards, envelopes, diaries and even toys for small kids were on display- especially made by the ‘special children’. There were game stalls to entertain small kids. Swings and delicious sizzling food added to the enjoyment of all.
Spreading happiness and prosperity on auspicious occasion of Diwali, the students of Amar Jyoti School interacted with Hillwoodians. Visit to the Centre was immensely appreciated and enjoyed by the students.

A Career Counselling session and Career Mela was organised in the school for the parents and students of classes X, XI & XII on October 15, 2011. Session was conducted by Education Head Ms Naina Ved and school Counsellor Ms Saroj Sharma in which they stressed upon the importance of interests, abilities and aptitudes of students.

The interactive session which focused on “What after XII” had speakers from Academy of Animation & Gaming (Finance), University of Petroleum and Energy, Frankfinn, Manya Group, Pratham, IMS, BIG AIMS, Z-Like Education, Pearl Academy of Fashion and C G Mantra helped students to set forth their goals and targets. Various stalls were put up by educational and vocational institutes which solved myths related to career options and to educate students on upcoming and conventional in Science, Commerce and Humanities.

The career Mela was an earnest effort initiated by school to counsel the students and to help them choose the right direction and perspective in life.

‘GO OUT TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY AND COUNTRYMEN’

With a desire to salute the freedom fighters and nation builders, the school students, alumni, parents and teachers came in large numbers braving the torrential rain for the August 15 flag hoisting ceremony at Hillwoods Academy.Principal Madam unfurled the national flag, solemnised by school band playing national anthem.

A cultural programme was organised to celebrate India’s indeliable spirit. Patriotic songs by students and teachers mesmerised the audience and enthused zeal and fervour among all present.
Radio show by senior students emphasised that how national days are taken so casually by the youth today and the need of the hour is to rise and awake and be part of nation building.

A skit based on communal politics highlighted the importance of communal harmony and brotherhood among all Indians.
Principal Madam urged students and alumni, the youth of India to contribute towards development and progress of India and work for peace and goodwill.

JAI HIND

As Pablo Picasso rightly said, ‘All children are artists - retain the creativity by getting a platform to showcase artistic endeavours.’

A platform was provided to portray the inherent talent and creativity of young artists in the colourful festival ‘Kalakriti’ organised at Hillwoods Academy.

Several prominent schools of Delhi participated enthusiastically in this inter-school event. Overwhelming response of students made the fest a great success. Events like splash of colours, beauty of landscape, nail art, cartoon making, umbrella painting, paper quilling, festoons etc. made the festival innovative and tapping the ingenuity of students.

Distinguished personalities Ms. Bindu Goyal, Ms. Kirti Sarkar, MS. Mona Sharma and Mr. Bhubhaneshwar Bhaskar , artists themselves, judged the events. Impressed by the creative instincts of the students, the judges motivated them to explore vistas and avenues that will nurture their versatility and enhance their skills.

A presentation of Indian Folk Art like Madhubani, Worli, Miniature and Bastar Paintings and eminent Indian Painters enthralled the audience. The styles of Raja Ravi Verma, Nand Lal Bose, Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore and M.F. Hussain - were the highlight of the presentation.

The presentation also showcased the thematic display boards made by the students of the host school.

An exhibition, that displayed the creativity of young Hillwoodians evoked admiration. Canvas painting, clay modelling, articles made out of waste material all proved that imagination and creativity has no limit.

Mother Teressa Public School bagged the Trophy awarded for excellence.

Kalakriti - an art and craft festival has become synonymous with the annual calendar of Hillwoods. Yearly celebration of the event bears testimony to the fact that generation Y is multifaceted and believes in aesthetics and vibrancy of colours.

Under the globe activity, the students were taken to Mayur Vihar, Phase II, Pkt-D Park for the land investigation.

Students found their pace and the area for investigation i.e., 30m X 30m which was marked using flags. They found the canopy cover and ground cover. Trees found were mostly Eucalyptus and the ground cover was forbs and graminoids.

Students located the tallest tree and found the tree height. They measured the tree circumference also. Students enthusiastically participated in the activities.

They found mushrooms in the brown cover of the area. Students showed interest in knowing about different plants and insects.

The experience was enriching, adventurous and fruitful.

The height of Eucalyptus tree was found. The height of the tallest tree was found to be 20.4m and the circumference was found to be 144cm.

Method of measuring the height -
Pace of the student = 16
Angle made from eye level to top of the tree = 50°
Value of tan50° = 1.19
Tree height = (16 x tan50°) + height of the student
                  = 16 x 1.19 + 1.38
                  = 20.4m
Formula -
Tree height = (pace x tan°) + eye height
Circumference was measured using metre tape.

A career counselling workshop was organised for commerce stream students on July 21, 2011 in the school. The workshop was conducted by Edumentor group who provided useful information regarding career option and choices available for commerce students.

Motivating students to excel in forthcoming board exams, the resource persons narrated their own experiences and difficulties faced in attining their goals in life. And how they overcome them with hard work and determination.

A sample entrance test was conducted to test the aptitude of students and apprise them of the format of entrance exams. Some sample papers were also provided for practice purpose.

Making targets and achieving them was the mantra to be adopted to achieve success in life.

The workshop was highly appreciated by students as it provided them with valuable information about new career avenues and ways to top their potentials to the best of their abilities.

“First essential to reach your destination is focus”

Career launcher, South Asia’s leading edu-corporate offer career-oriented training to students with a staunch belief that the students are the future leaders. They actively encourage students with qualities that make them forward looking and progressive by nature.

A career counselling workshop was organised on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in the school premises for the students of class XII (science stream) to prepare them with the current curriculum and further streamline them for several competitive examinations. The session aimed at assissting the students in choosing the right career after class XII and the various options offered were Biotechnology, Engineering, Medical, Bioinformatics, Law, BBE, BBS, Hotel management etc.

The workshop was a stimulating and enterprising one where the students put across career oriented queries and how to work upon the best possible options. The students were also apprised of the various top institutions in India to pursue further studies and how to work on admission procedures.

The workshop ended on a promising note and the students appreciated the valuable informatiom imparted to them.

Keeping with the tradition of conservation and preservation of environment, Hillwoods Academy organized Eco seminar on Saturday, 23 July 2011 in the school. Many eminent schools of Eco club took part in the seminar. Dr B. C. Sabat, Senior Scientific Officer, Dept. of Environment, Delhi Govt. graced the occasion.

The programme commenced with a welcome song by the students urging all to sustain and conserve the environment. The highlight of the seminar was a talk by Mr. ROHIT PRAKASH from ‘I Dream’ Foundation on how to calculate carbon print.

Mr. Rakesh Khatri, Executive Director of Nature Foundation presented a workshop on ‘House Sparrow Conservation’ and taught students how to make their own ‘Bird House ’.

A presentation on ‘An Alternative to Plastics’ was given by school students in which they demonstrated how bioplastic is made and can be used to make ecofriendly products. To judge the knowledge of students on environment, a crossword puzzle was conducted in which enthusiastic participation of student was witnessed . Annual report of school’s activities was presented to all in the eco newsletter ’Green Page’ which was released on the day of seminar. The exhibition of the products made from recycled paper in school was a major attraction.

Dr B. C. Sabat, on behalf of Chief Minister of Delhi, Hon’ble Smt. Sheila Dikshit, urged everyone to plant saplings and make ‘Delhi Green.’ All the school teachers and students pledged to be responsible global citizens and contribute in conserving their ‘MOTHER EARTH’.

Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar held its Investiture Ceremony on Tuesday the July 12, 2011.

The serene atmosphere of the early morning hours proved ideal for the occasion.

The new Prefectorial Board led by the School Captain Apoorva Borar and the School Prefect Isha Singh took an oath to shoulder all the responsibilities bestowed amicably and sincerely, work with commitment and lead their alma mater to greater heights.

The Prefectorial Board included the Sports Captain and Vice Captain, the Activity Coordinators, House Captains, House Prefects and Captains of the several Sports Teams. A separate Discipline committee was sworn in with Shivangi Tyagi and Bakul Dhawan as the Discipline Incharges. They pledged to lead by example and utmost devotion towards maintaining decorum and discipline.

As a symbolic gesture the former School Captain handed over the School Flag to the present School Captain and School Prefect. The former House Mistresses handed over charge in a similar manner to the new House Mistresses pledging to work in unison and harmony.

The Principal of the school congratulated the newly appointed prefectorial Board and addressed them to work with zeal and fervour towards their goals. Her words were both enriching and inspiring. The council promised to live up to the expectation and fulfill their duties with enthusiasm and dedication.

Hillwoods Academy in association with State Bank of India, Swasthya Vihar, Delhi, celebrated SBI DAY on 1 July, 2011, in school premises. On this occasion competitions like poster making, slogan writing, quiz and essay writing were organized and winners were felicitated by Senior SBI Officials. Meritorious students of Class X and Class XII toppers were also given prizes and certificates by SBI.

Role of SBI as the largest nationalised bank providing excellent services to its customers was highlighted at the prize distribution function. The bank was appreciated by school for encouraging and motivating students to perform better and excel in all fields.

RESOURCE PERSON: MS. NEHA,
TOPIC: EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES

The workshop began with a story of Mr. Thompson and Teddy which was based on Teacher’s bias with children. The introductory story was very effective.
The workshop was based on the following points:
• Critical role of a teacher - Early school, middle school and secondary school.
• Child’s mental health - about the symptoms of ADHA.
• Age appropriate developmental needs of children.
• Learning styles.
• Teaching methodology.
• Basic assessment parameters to be evolved.
• Various examples along with strategies were discussed to tackle the adverse situations created by the students.
• Difficulties faced by the students as well as the teachers in the learning – Teaching technique.
Visual – audio aids were very effective and demonstrative.
The workshop was presented in a lecture cum demonstration method.
After the presentation a questionnaire was given to the teachers to mark the correct option whichever they feel was psychologically applicable for an apt situation.
Few tips were given to the teacher to tackle and face different situations put forth by the students.

RESOURCE PERSON Mr. AJAY GOVIND
TOPIC: Attitude Management among Students

FOR: Juniors
The workshop aimed at ‘how to deal with the changes occurring in the children.
Following points were discussed:-
1. The ‘change’ that occurs in a child leads to attitude which can be negative/ positive.
2. The teachers should make their students good listeners and convince them why certain rules should be followed rather than imposing them.
3. In situations when children turn rude and fail to listen, the teacher must not get provoked but talk to the child in a subtle manner to make the child realize that rude behavior won’t work.
4. In order to ‘earn’ respect, the teacher must take care of the self-esteem of the child.
Above all, the key lies in dealing with the change and not the ATTITUDE.
FOR: Seniors
The workshop was conducted by Mr. Ajay Govind, N.G.O. and management trainer, who successfully carried on the workshop with interactive activities. All the teachers participated with great enthusiasm and analyzed issues like student behaviour, discipline problem, conflict and biased outlook. Positive techniques to be implemented by the teachers was discussed by the resourse person.
Mr. Govind gave some fruitful guidelines to handle the students in the most optimistic way. Overall, the workshop was educative and mind-stimulating.

Heartiest Congratulations to all the students for their commendable performance in the CBSE Class X examination for the session 2010-11.
Special appreciation and accolades for ADITI GUPTA, ARADHYA N. MATHUR,RAJAT SAXENA, SRISHTI JAIN, ANKUSHA JAIN, BHAVYA JAIN, VAIDEHI MIYA, SHREYA TIWARI for having scored a perfect 10 CGPA and making the school proud.

Hillwoods Academy in collaboration with Safe Kids Foundation organised the Safe Kids Festival – Walk This Way, on Saturday, the 30th of April 2011.
Safe Kids ‘The Walk This Way’ is a joint venture with FedEx, the corporate sponsor of this walk. FedEx volunteers conduct classroom education and work towards a safer and congenial environment.

The day long festival aimed at inculcating the sense of road safety in the students. Techniques were taught to the students to deliver the message of ‘Road Safety’ through Inter School competitions such as Skit, Slogan writing, Poster making, Quiz on safety norms, Essay writing and various caricatures depicting laws to promote child pedestrian safety.
Reputed schools of Delhi - Universal Public School, Mother Teresa Public School, SLS D.A.V. Mausam Vihar etc. were a part of this prevention of unintentional injuries.

The finale of this festival was marked by the gracious presence of Dr. A. K. Walia, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, who graced the festival and gave away the prizes to young students who had participated with fervour.

Speaking on the occassion, Dr A. K. Walia, Hon'ble Minister said, "As the number of vehicles on the roads continues to increase, higher traffic-related fatalities are expected. Programmes like Safe Kids Walk This Way can help protect our children, prevent injuries and save lives." A doctor by profession, he acknowledged road traffic injuries as a major public health and development issue.

The festival was a great success as it brought the message of safety an essential requisite of longer and happier life.

Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar held its Investiture ceremony on Thursday, the 28th of April 2011 for the primary section.

The solemn atmosphere of the serene morning hours proved ideal for the occasion. The new Prefectorial Board led by the Head Boy Soumendra Dey and the Head Girl Nandini Chaturvedi took an oath to shoulder, all their responsibilities sincerely and to work with dedication. The Prefectorial board also included the Sports Captain, Activity Coordinators, House Captains and House Prefects. A separate Discipline committee was also sworn in with Rishita Juneja along with her team of 8 members. They pledged to lead their alma mater with utmost devotion.

As a symbolic gesture the former Head Boy and Head Girl handed over the school flag to the newly appointed ones. All the former House mistress handed over the charge of their respective houses to the newly appointed house mistresses.

The Principal of the school addressed the assembly. She congratulated the newly elected council and inspired them to work with zeal and favour. They promised to fulfill their responsibilities with enthusiasm and verve.

An Orientation Programme was organised on 3 April, 2011 for the parents of nursery class, the new members of Hillwoods family to help them know about school rules, norms and values upheld.
Respected Principal madam urged all the parents to establish a strong relationship for next 12 years with the school and help in inculcating the values of discipline and ethics among their wards.
Education head informed the parents about the education system and the leading methodology adopted by teachers.
Ms Saroj Sharma the school counselor asked parents to regulate the eating and sleeping habits of their wards and gave tips on how to overcome the habit of crying in school.
The headmistress urged the parents to set rules and guidelines for their wards and not to pamper them with gifts. She stressed upon the importance of spending quality time with them.
Parents were asked to guide their wards in learning correct English through playway method.
An enriching programme, the parents highly appreciated the efforts of school to help them guide their wards.

Orientation programmes were organised for parents of students on the day of Result declaration from 18th March to 31st March 2011.
The orientation programmes were geared to help parents guide their wards and make them better human beings.
Parents were told about the importance of discipline; the education system and methodology followed and their role in their wards lives. Specific problems like sleeping and eating habits, lying, defiance were discussed by the school counselor. Tips on how they could improve their ward’s spoken and written English were also given.
Each session was addressed by Respected Principal madam; the education head, Naina Ved madam; Head mistress Seema Ray madam; the school counselor, Saroj Sharma madam and the English teacher Ms. Rajshree Vaidya.
The Parent-Teacher Association extended its support and the presence of the members of the Executive Council at the venue also indeed heartening.
At the outset parents were urged to become role models themselves. English, for all of us, is a foreign language. Hence, learning to speak, read and write it well requires extra efforts.

Parents of the Pre-Primary Section were urged to concentrate on developing their ward’s listening and speaking skills. The best way to do this was by surrounding the child with English.
Parents were asked to share books with their wards – read aloud to them everyday.
This reading aloud helps the child associate sounds with wards. Reading stories, singing rhymes and songs, watching cartoons are all pleasure-giving activities which could be turned into learning experiences.
Parents were asked to be careful with pronunciation as faulty pronunciation was usually the root cause of spelling errors.
A separate book reading time would help the child form a routine. Parents were asked to let the child choose books and introduce only one new book at a time.
Speaking the language at every possible opportunity goes a long way towards acquiring confidence and fluency. Parents were requested to speak English themselves and encourage their children to do so too.

At the Primary School Level, the student is ready to learn two more skills i.e reading and writing. By now, the child is able to read himself, though he requires help and encouragement.
The student should be urged to read aloud, not skip or ignore unfamiliar words and re-read for reinforcement. The dictionary should be used for word meanings and usage and the thesaurus for a rich vocabulary.
Word-games like scrabble, what’s the good word, a word antakshri would make learning enjoyable and effortless.
Listening to one NEWS segment everyday, watching English movies will help improve listening and speaking skills. Adequate attention should be paid to correct pronunciation and spellings. Grammar is the backbone of any language. Regular practice is all that is required.
Writing skills demand clarity of thought, rich vocabulary and imagination. Stress must be laid on correct spellings, proper punctuation, correct formation of letters, neatness and good presentation.

The Middle and High School classes demand more in terms of writing kills. By this time, the student is comfortable hearing, reading and speaking English. He now needs to hone his writing skills.
At this stage a limited vocabulary is a major stumbling block. Students do not know synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, proverbs, similes. All these make the language beautiful.
There are two ways to acquire a rich vocabulary. One is to study words systematically. This requires a lot of grit and perseverance. A majority of the students lack these qualities. The second way is easier for it also gives pleasure. One must read voraciously. Read the newspaper, articles in good magazines, bestsellers, literary prize-winning books. ‘Read and succeed’ – that is the best way.
This is the stage when children start using slang, SMS abbreviations and even vulgar language. Parents were asked to be very vigilant and strongly disapprove and discourage this.
Language - a unique gift given by God only to man. It is in our hands to hone our skills, gain mastery – read, hear, speak and write rich and beautiful English.
The tips given were simple, immensely workable and it was hoped that these will help parents guide their wards become fluent in English.

On the threshold of a new beginning, the new entrants into class I were honoured at Graduation ceremony held in the school premises on March 27, 2011. Beaming with joy, the small children looked elegant in their gowns and caps, receiving scrolls from the head of the institution and gifts from the Parent Teacher Association.

Principal madam congratulated the students on their advent into the primary section. The education head spoke on changes in teaching methodology and how parents can guide the little ones.

Ms Saroj Sharma, the school counselor apprised the parents about how to regulate sleeping and eating habits of their wards essential for a regulated way of life.

Stressing on the role of parents, the headmistress urged them to spend quality time with their children, nurturing them with care, love & attention and guiding them towards a brighter and better future.

The ceremony was attended by all the parents who were rejoiced to see their wards stepping into a new phase of their lives.

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