National Computer Accuracy and Speed Competition
Six Visually Impaired of our school participated in ‘National Computer Accuracy and Speed Competition‘ accompanied by six readers of class VII-A. They competed with 150 other students from other parts of India like Hyderabad, Karnataka, Ambala etc. and brought laurels to the school. Their achievements are as follows: 1-Pallavi-1st prize of Rs. 7000 in Senior Hindi Category 2-Hari Om-3rd prize of Rs.3000 in Junior English Category 3-Hari Om- 2nd Prize of Rs.5000 in Orbit Writing of English 4-Pari -1st prize of Rs.7000 in Orbit Writing . Heartiest Congratulations to the winners and their parents for the success!
Zonal Table Tennis Championship 2022
We are proud to inform that our Junior Table Tennis boys team secured 2nd place at the Zonal Table Tennis Championship which was held at Ahlcon International school Mayur Vihar Phase I. A total of 16 school teams participated in the said tournament. Students’ Names (Table Tennis team) 1.Daksh Kumar 2. Ayush Chopra 3. Siddharth Vishwakarma 4.Nirvaan 5. Arditya Raj Bhatia
Zonal Badminton & Chess Championship 2022
We are proud to inform you that our Senior Boys badminton team won third place at the Zonal Badminton Championship held at NVPS, IP Extension in which 33 teams participated. Students Name (Badminton team) Aayush Mishra-XI-B Ishan Pradhan-X-B Vinayak Gupta- IX-A Aditya Kumar Jha-XI – B We are also glad to share the news that our Chess senior boys team also secured the third position in the Zonal Chess competition in which 32 teams participated and it was held at Evergreen Public school Vasundhara Enclave. Students Name ( Chess senior boys team) Arnav Sharma – XII A Aditya Seth – X B Aditya Kiran Parasa – X A Leevanshu Gautam – XA
Zonal Badminton Championship-2022
Congratulations to our players. Well Done ! Keep it up !! We are delighted to inform you that our Sub Junior Girls Badminton Team has secured third place in the Zonal Badminton Championship, held at NVPS, IP Extension. Total 16 school teams had participated in the said tournament. Our Badminton Team Players are : Hansika Dutt -VIII B Namya Gupta -VIII B Aanya Aggarwal-VIII A Anushree – IX C
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-15th August 2022
To commemorate the 76th year of our Independence and to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava, Salwan Public School Mayur Vihar –III, organized a cultural festival in school, on 15th August 2022. It started with the speech of our Honorable Prime Minister Sh. Narender Modi to the nation at 7:30 am. All students present attended the online address. It was followed by the hoisting of our national flag by our Chief Guest Dr. P K Tyagi, DDE Zone 2 followed by singing of the National Anthem. The whole school premises was decorated with tricolor paper chains, kites, balloons and flags to symbolize our allegiance to our nation. The aim of this Mahotasav was to awaken the nationalist feeling in our young students through the glorious culture, struggle and achievements of our freedom fighters. The program commenced with the Ganesh Stuti followed by the welcoming of the Chief Guest Sh. J K Yadav, Director CBSE Regional Office, by our Director, Brig. A.K. Tyagi Ji. Later Dr. Ashwini Setia, member of school management committee and Gastroenterologist at Medanta Hospital, warmly welcomed all the guests present and also awarded the meritorious achievements of our brilliant students. The main highlight of the day, was the play “Pragati Gatha” presented by the students. It was written and directed by the school teachers and showcased the progress made by our country in the past 75 years in the field of Technology, Sports, Theatre and Education. It was all about the saga of our motherland, the glorious story of its people, culture and achievements since independence, highlighting various freedom movements and contribution of freedom fighters to make India an independent nation. The Chief Guest applauded the efforts of the students, staff and management for organizing such a praiseworthy program. The vote of thanks was rendered by the HOD (Hindi) Ms. Meenakshi Arora. Colourful kites flying in the sky reminded all the sacrifices of our patriots and freedom fighter for the freedom of our beloved nation. The day ended on a colourful and happy note when all the guests and students gathered for a Community Brunch in school
CBSE: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- Independence Day Celebrations
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements. As part of the celebration, Salwan Public School, Mayur Vihar, organized various Art activities on different themes like India in 2030(IV-V), 75 years of Independence (VI-VII), and One Nation, One Emotion, One Identity (VIII-IX). The event included Drawing and Colouring/ 3D (Pop Card)/ Collage Making. All the students participated in the activity enthusiastically. They felt proud to be a part of an independent nation that has given them not only freedom of speech but also the freedom to live life in their own way.
“Hamara Bharat Hamara Gaurav”- Prastuti , Rally, Plantation Drive and Blood Donation
As a part of Pre-Independence Day Celebrations, to mark ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and commemorate our 75 years of Independence, Salwan Public School, Mayur Vihar organised an array of activities on 6th August’ 2022. The aim was to celebrate, relive the glorious history of our people, culture and achievements and invoke the sense of patriotism among students. The mega day started off with a fabulous fashion show which came alive on the stage with full vigour n vivacity. The school was honoured to have Dr Nirav Patel, ACP, Madhu Vihar as the Chief Guest and Inspector Dhiraj Singh, SHO, Gazipur as the Guest of Honour. The programme commenced with welcome address followed by felicitations of revered guests with Bonsais by out respected Officiating Principal Ms Bhawna Puri. Soon after this, one could have a short glimpse of students taking part in the rally dressed as the leaders of India voicing their powerful slogans like “Tum mujhe maar sakte ho, per mere Desh ko nahin” and “Tum mujhe khoon do, Main Tumhe azadi doonga” Then, around 15 parents and their wards making a duo, attired in the garb of great freedom fighters like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, the iron man Subhash Chandra Bose and Valiant Rani Laxmibai walked the ramp one after the other in the dresses mostly dominated by hues of tricolour. They rendered their tributes and salutations to the Mother India, to the brave heroes who had sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. Some of them flaunted majestically in India’s multifarious traditional attires through the colourful lenses of various states. Next, the little budding students of class V, who have contributed immensely and who have gone extra mile to help everyone around were awarded with kindness and green leader badges and certificates. Each participant was gifted a sapling with a planter for being part of the endeavour. The programme came to an end with Chief Guest’s speech where he appreciated the efforts of school for an amazing and mesmerising show. The programme ended with vote of thanks. Soon after the culmination of the fashion show, Jashn-e-Azadi Rally, a vibrant and a colourful one was flagged off at sharp 11a.m from the gates of school premises by our reverend Chief Guest of the day. Around 80 students along with 10 faculty members participated in the rally. The procession on tractors and trolleys, through the display of various tableaux portrayed the vast cultural ethos and the heritage of our country. The rally covered various schools in the area within 5km- range including St. Mary’s School, Ryan International, Bharti Public School and Vidya Bal Bhawan Public School. It was an initiative to bring together all communities under one umbrella of peace and harmony thus promoting brotherhood of all mankind. Children attired as freedom fighters carrying national flag remained cynosure of all eyes. The students vowed to contribute to their mite in putting the nation on the path of progress, taking inspiration from the great leaders. Parents, educators and students of various schools gathered around the five kilometres stretch, made a human chain and cheered endlessly. They also offered sweets and posters and even sang patriotic songs on the way. Overall, it was an event worth remembering! As a part of the campaign, a blood donation camp was also organised in the school premises from 11am to 1pm. All the preparations such as arrangement of beds, sanitation was made. A team of eight doctors and nurses led by Dr M.L. Singh from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, Mayur Vihar, Phase II were there to ensure the wellbeing of the donors. Over 25 faculty members, parents and visitors came forward for the noble cause and donated blood. All the donors were given a free medical check-up before they donated blood. It was ensured that every donor was served nutritious snacks and tea. The grand day concluded on a humane note by gifting saplings to the blood donors. It was a beautiful gesture to recognise their noble deed. A living and breathing gift that would live for several decades and would significantly benefit the planet. It would impart an eternal inspiration for others to do the same.
“The Weavers and Potters of Azamgarh”
Weaving the Story of Our Weavers The artisans and traditional weavers form the very backbone of India’s rich cultural art and heritage. They are known to be the nucleus of the Indian economy. Their traditional crafts are the source of their livelihoods. As part of PRE-INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS, Salwan Public School, MV in collaboration with ITRHD (Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development) organized a craft demonstration and exhibition of renowned craftspeople- ‘The Weavers and Potters of Azamgarh’ on 4th August, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the School premises. The objective of the exhibition was to highlight how India’s craft practices can help balance the ecology of the planet while sustaining the country’s local livelihoods and meeting the millennium development goals. It was a dedicated initiative, a special gesture to support and empower the indigenous craftsmen, weavers and rural artisans and to keep India’s rich cultural heritage alive. The magic of the human hand cannot be matched with the most superior, cutting edge technological devices. The participating artisans showcased traditional art and handmade craftworks that was for sale too. There were around 12 artisans, weavers and potters, all from Azamgarh to weave stories of their own. Over 1,000 visitors have visited the exhibition. Each purchase made by our parents and students gave the artist, the maker, the crafts person a confidence in their product, a chance to develop their skills further, and an opportunity to re-invest the money back to their business and carry on producing beautiful works of art. And not to forget, each customer who bought, was reminded of the hard-core toil, the intricate nuances of a human hand and mind entrenched in every piece of handmade product he owned. Each handi work was a labour of love, made painstakingly and carefully by hand, and as such, each commodity was wonderfully unique. ,On display were innumerable handwoven products right from terracotta lamps, pitchers, flower vases, pots, clay toys and other attractive accessories to weave Benarsi saris, Silk apparels and fabric material from Mubarakpur and beautiful black pottery with silver work from Nizamabad area of Azamgarh district. It was a sheer delight to witness, our parents and students taking a tour through the one of its own kind, an exhibition with a difference and learning about the traditional warp and weft of our rich weavers.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav festival celebrates the rapid strides that India has taken in the past 75 years. This festival encourages us to rediscover our hidden strengths. It prompts us to take intense synergistic action to regain our rightful place in the comity of nations. As part of the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), the theme for the Student-Enrichment Activities for the academic session 2022-23 is Vision for India@2047. In this context, CBSE announced Expression Series on ‘Yoga for Fitness.’ Students expressed their ideas through Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Poster Making and Essay Writing Competition. This event was conducted from 16th to 28th July 2022 in an online mode. Around 70 students participated enthusiastically in both events.
Achievers’ Day and Investiture Ceremony
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more then you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Salwan Public School focuses to recognize, foster and appreciate the talent of every child. The Institution takes pride in providing its students with infinite opportunities that allow them to bloom into confident and responsible individuals. This is achieved through numerous avenues that boost their knowledge, enhance their skill and develop their personality. Therefore, as a culmination of all efforts, the students of the school were honoured for their achievements (2021-22) on 28th July 2022. The Achievers’ Day ceremony felicitated students in the academic domains. The day also marked the Investiture Ceremony which witnessed the proud coronation of young leaders as members of the student council. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest for the day Mr. Niraj Kumar, who with his visionary outlook has been championing the cause of education throughout his career. He felicitated the achievers with badges and motivated them with his words of wisdom. Honorable Director Brigadier Dr. AK Tyagi and Officiating Principal Ms. Bhawna Puri congratulated the achievers of the session and motivated the students that they have to take the institution to a greater height with a sincere and dedicated approach. The melodious rendition by the school choir and a scintillating Kathak performance added a vibrant hue to the ceremony. The students administered the oath and expressed their gratitude to the school for being bestowed with such a responsibility and took up their new roles with their heads held high. It was indeed a moment of great pride for the parents of the achievers who were recognized for their promising leadership and extraordinary contribution to the school. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks rendered by the Senior Coordinator, Ms. Pooja Dhingra.