CAMPUS COLLAGE

Sri Kumaran Children’s Home – CBSE

2018-19

A cake is a result of many

processes and events. A

usual cake is made

special simply by adding

different colours and

flavours of decorations.

Likewise, a regular

academic year in

Kumarans is made

memorable by the

inclusion of various events.

Here is a glimpse of how

Kumarans turns a routine

year into an amazing

treat for its students.

Created by

Niharika Dronamraju (Editor)

Deepta Bharadwaj

Pratha Narayan

Class X

Student council for the academic year 2018-19

HIGHLIGHTS

SEVA DAY

In remembrance of Mrs Meenakshi Balakrishnan, fondly called Mother, Mrs Deepa Sridhar,

the Principal, has declared the 1st of October as Seva Day in the school.

On this day, the student council serves the helping staff during breakfast and lunch hours.

Also, the students clean their classrooms as a team, to lighten the burden on the helpers’

shoulders. This initiative has been taken up by Kumarans with an aim of instilling an essential

value of “giving back to the society” in their students.

SPORTS DAY 26th October 2018

ASHOKA CHANGEMAKER

The Change maker Schools Network is a global community of leading elementary,

middle and high schools that prioritize empathy, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving

and change making as student outcomes. These schools are leading a transformation in

education that supports children as change makers – individuals with the skill set and

connection to purpose that enable them to generate ideas and take initiative to

effectively solve problems and drive positive change.

Kumarans was awarded the prestigious title before, and this year there was a review. The

learning ambience and lessons, were observed extensively by a team of select

students,parents,alumni and teachers. Their observations and evidences were shared

with the Ashoka ChangeMaker team and the school has received a commendable

feedback with positive results.

The sportive spirit of Kumarans was proven yet again at the Annual Athletic Meet for

the academic year 2018-19. The beautiful march-past was not just energetic but also,

was disciplined. After the march-past, our Principal – Deepa Ma’am also provided

her invaluable feedback. She said that the girls had marched better than the boys

and that this difference had been consistent throughout the various Athletic Meets

conducted in Kumarans. She called it a symbol ‘Girl Power’.

The march-past was followed by the Inter Kumarans relay and various other sports

events. This was followed by the Sports Report. Then, the students who had achieved

excellence in their respective sports were honoured. The Emerald house won the

House Cup for the year 2018-19.

KUMARANS MODEL UNITED NATIONS By Hari Shankaran of class 9

SCHOOL DAY School day at Kumarans is an event that is anticipated by the students and teachers

alike throughout the year. It is an event that is celebrated once in two years which brings

the entire school together. The school day of 2018-19 was an event that was extensively

enjoyed by students, the teachers and the parents. The show was a cultural bonanza of

diverse acts which was a treat to the eyes.

School Day started off with a divine orchestra which was a combination of both classical

and western music. It was followed by a satire in the form of a play highlighting the political

and social atmosphere of the present day state-of-affairs by the senior secondary students

titled “Ek Nazar Idhar Bhi”. Subsequently, one could see a series of acts showing the

passage of time and the evolution of man. Presented by the students of high school and

senior secondary, it included many diverse acts in more than just 2 languages and pieces of

different dance forms. it gave a message of the whole world united that is Vasudeva

Kutumbakam. As a whole, the annual day was an enthralling experience which left the

audience spellbound.

It’s not every day that you find a high school student clad in formal attire, but you could

have seen over 500 of these kids at the Kumarans Model United Nations conference, the

largest of its kind in Bangalore. The Kumarans Model United Nations (or KMUN for short) took

place from the 5th of July to the 7th.

It saw a diverse pool of students representing countries in various United Nations committees,

such as the United Nations Security Council or even fictional “committees” such as the

Illuminati, to discuss various issues ranging from political sovereignty over the Arctic to

humanitarian issues raging across the world. These students took on the roles of world leaders

and influential people to each give their say to push their own political agenda. Such an

event helps students develop a sense of responsibility towards working for the better good, at

a global level.

CAREERS DAY

An event like this is vital for students and their parents. It gives exposure to the various

paths the students can choose not only in college but after as well. A path which is

enjoyable and one in which they can sharpen their skills. Many students were very

fascinated by the things they heard. They felt they now could really find a career that

satisfies their skill sets and adrenaline.

LIT-FEST 2018-19

Lit-fest is one of the most exciting and enjoyable events at Kumarans. Not only does it

showcase the students’ talent, but it also gives the students an opportunity to relax. In

every lit-fest one gets to watch various events such as dance, rangoli, music, dramas,

fashion show, Best out of Waste. A fun addition to this year’s lit-fest was that of hairstyling.

There were numerous enthusiastic participants and spectators.

Careers Day is an event where the students are provided with a platform to interact with

highly accomplished, experienced professionals from some selected professions. Careers

Day is hosted for students in order to select a field that they will enjoy working in.

This Careers Day gave great insights into many career options like psychology, pure

science, commerce, data analytics, health science, architecture and design, data

analytics, sports physiotherapy, law, biotechnology, pilot, media and communication. An

experienced professional from each of these gave a speech about their work and also

answered various questions. They also clarified questions about the colleges they had to

attend and the courses they had to take. A few also stated the difficulty they had

convincing their friends and family and how they trudged on with the immense passion to

become who they were. They also explained the experiences they have read using their

work.

D TALK By Taanika Shankar of class 12

Dear Editor,

As a participant of this after-school enrichment activity, my confidence to speak in front

of an audience has gone from 1 to 9.5, on a 10-point scale; I have learnt so much about

myself through the sessions, met so many great people and more than anything, I have

slowly overcome my discomfort at public speaking.

QUIZ CLUB By Mahati and Yuti of class 8

Dear Editor,

Quizzing is, to unlock knowledge at the speed of thought. Quiz club is an educative

initiative taken up by the ‘Walnut Knowledge Solutions’ which is a part of our co-

curricular activities. The Quiz masters make the sessions fun and interactive by putting

forward a set of challenging questions. They teach us the elements of quizzing, to think

independently and form our own opinions.

They divide us into groups and each group presents a quiz. This inculcates self-

confidence and effective communication skills. The research we do for the

presentations makes us more aware about the world around us. A healthy

competition takes place between the teams due to the scores kept. This also

ensures equal participation. In short, Quiz club ensures the holistic development of

an individual.

Friday is a day we all look forward to because it signifies the beginning of the weekend;

but for around 30 Kumaranites from class 8 to 12, Fridays come with the excitement and

joy of overcoming their public speaking fears or honing their speaking skills in fun-filled

sessions of D-TALK, hosted by Toastmaster’s Deepak Justin (DJ).

Right from impromptu speaking to learning how to structure a speech well with fitting

gestures and voice modulations, to writing speeches ever alternate week, D-TALK has

been extremely insightful. On a different note, just listening to DJ speak makes the one-

and-a-half-hour session seem like about 20 minutes, from his amazing speeches to way

he sceptically exclaims, “hello!” every time he retells one of his crazy experiences!

ACCOLADES

INDIA’S YOUNGEST NOVELIST Shraddha’s new anthology of poetry

THE CLASSICAL OF INDIA Shreya V Murthy of class 10

Shreya V Murthy is a Hindustani classical vocalist who is being trained under Ustad Faiyaz

Khan for the last 9 years. Recently she participated in "The Classical of India" and stood

second in Karnataka. Moreover, she represented Karnataka at the national level in

Lucknow as well, during the month of December.

NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY TEST (NFLAT) Nikhita Kirthivasan (currently in class 12)

NCFE NFLAT examination is an examination conducted by NCFE and NISM for students as

young as sixth-grade up to twelfth grade on financial literacy. It is a very important step

taken to spread financial knowledge among students. Top 3 students from each zone

and Top 5 schools from each zone are invited to attend a 3-day camp/second round of

the competition at the NISM Campus. I had the opportunity to attend the camp this year.

The value of saving takes anyone and

everyone a very long way. Invest wisely and

widely (never put your eggs in the same

basket). Budgeting is an essential process.

These were some of the key takeaways from

the camp. On the last day, there was a grand

award ceremony. Whether you choose a

career in finance or not, you should always

know your basics. It was no doubt an enriching

experience that I shall cherish always.

Shraddha S Aangiras, India’s Youngest Novelist at the age of 10 and recipient

of the India Book of Records, has released her next work of literature, ‘Blind

Deceit’ at the age of 13. She has written an anthology of poetry called 'Blind

Deceit' which is available on Kindle currently and will be available in

paperback format soon. She is a blogger since January of 2017.

IDC 50 Solve Session

Vivek Rao of class 10

Design innovation boot camp on industrial and product design by idc-50, a collective of

industrial design centre, IIT-Bombay.

This was a design workshop conducted by graduates and professors of the IIT design

sector. The session was split into three parts:

A) Introduction to design thinking and our projects.

B) Designing our products.

C) The build session.

In the first session, the mentors spoke about their experience and the basics of design.

We were asked to present our projects. There were about 7 teams with their own

individual backgrounds and solutions.

In the second session, a mentor was assigned to each group. With their guidance, we

honed in our projects. We were put in groups with children from different schools and

were asked to sketch out our project and isolate our consumers and try to develop it as

exclusively as possible for them.

In the third session, we implemented our work and built a working prototype

with the learning and feedback got from the previous session.

All the mentors were very approachable and open minded to all our

unconventional methods.

Looking at the other project was an eye opening experience as it was

great to see so much talent in one place. It was very interesting to work

with these people. The different ways in which each person from a different

background attacks a problem was very interesting to see and learn

about.

This contest is conducted by TCS for children to develop an understanding of the 21st

Century Skills for futuristic learning.There were multiple rounds culminating in the grand

finale at Mumbai.

Nischal Kashyap of class X and Satish Krishna of class IX were the winner and runner up

at this prestigious national level quiz. Nischal Kashyap won a cash award of Rs.50, 000/-,

an Alexa Amazon's virtual personal assistant, a medal and a trophy. Satish Krishna won

a cash award of Rs.25,000/-, an Alexa , a medal and a trophy

National Safety Science Quiz

NSSC 2018 aims to create awareness, sensitize and inform young students about safety as

a science and inculcate the culture of safety in their minds thereby creating India's next

generation of safety ambassadors.

Siddharth G V and Adithya Murthy of class9 qualified for the National Round and won

the title of National Champions, a prize of Rs.1 Lakh and few goodies like USB drives.

Children from many backgrounds, including underprivileged children, got together to

come up with different solutions to tackle various social problems.

It was an experience which revealed that the facilities you can afford do not determine

your capabilities.

The children from the underprivileged background were successful in coming up with a

project that put an end to littering in their neighborhood.

ECO TRAIL Sri Kumaran Children’s Home – CBSE

2018-19

NATURE WALK By Tanvi Bhattacharya

Dear Editor,

We carried out a couple of nature walks in the month of August, 2018. These walks were

conducted to show us students the importance of our surroundings. During these walks,

we saw various birds, animals and insects ranging from the tiniest of caterpillars to one of

the rarest spiders, the jewel spider. We also learnt how each organism plays an important

role in the ecosystem. Our teacher , Madhusudhan Sir showed us how each flower has a

certain body structure to attract and help its pollinators and dispersers. Through these

walks, we understood that the school, which we all consider as our home is home to

many others too.

African tulip: Millington:

The Eco hub space at Kumarans offers insightful readings of the biodiversity in the

school campus. There are posters done by students, nature walks as part of the

eco hub activities. Here’s an account of a nature walk:

THE BE-2AWARE CLUB By Deeksha of 7B

Dear Editor,

Without this club, we, the students of seventh grade would not be able to experience the

joy of interacting with nature and our creativity would not be put to much use. Personally,

I feel that this club gives us a break from our monotonous routine and also a peace of

mind through simple yet fun-filled activities.

The Be -2Aware club is an initiative by our school which aims to help us students interact

with all forms of nature and learn from it. It introduces us to cultures and practices

followed by people all over the world, thereby increasing our general knowledge. It

also increases our creativity through hands-on projects.

The students who are a part of this club meet once in two weeks for two hours. During

this time, they discuss about any one topic related to their surroundings. The

proceedings of the club and the learning taken from the discussion are noted down by

the students in a journal. At times, the students are also taken outdoors to interact with

nature.

RIVER RAFTING IN KUDREMUKH By the Editors

PRANI The pet sanctuary

Children of Class 5 were taken to PRANI - a pet sanctuary at Sompura, Uttarahalli Road.

They had a fascinating experience of interacting closely with animals. They were excited

to hold hamsters, guinea pigs and learn more about animals. The animals in the

sanctuary had adorable names. Children had a memorable time visiting the farm.

Camp Kudremukha is located on the bank of river Bhadra situated near Sanjeva

Metalu (Vashistha Theertha), Kalasa, Mudigere Taluk, Chikkmangaluru District.

Originally the name of land on which Campsite is situated is named as Kanchinakere

(Vashitha Theertha), however recently the hanging bridge was put up on river Bhadra

and thereafter the place is identified as hanging bridge.

The location of Camp Kudremukha is on the edge of Dugappana Katte and is

facing towards river Bhadra, in the midst of Paddy, Arrecca Plantation and

Commercial crops such as Coffee, Pepper and Cardamom etc. The front view of

Camp Kudremukha is surrounded by Annegudda (Kurni Gudda), Akkirashi Gudda,

Battadarashi Gudda, Hoovina Gudda, Kuduremukha Hills, Meruthi Gudda and more!

Most of them are also of trekking points.

They activate certain vital skills among students like communication skills, critical thinking,

hands-on working, leadership and teamwork. The students proceed to build the

prototypes for their solutions and implement it in the community. The wonderful projects

worked on by the students this year include:

Chinmayi ,a grade 7 student installed a DIY Aerator at her home.

Vivek ,a grade 10 student building his own DIY Air Filter.

A Sanitary Pad Disposal System installed and a workshop was conducted to create

awareness on menstrual Hygiene to combat Sanitary pads being dumped and

burnt on the school grounds

Students in collaboration with government school students designed UPOs to

optimize the water flow in the taps to save water as the school receives water

once every two days.

Aerator by Chinmayi. Air filter by Vivek Rao Students working on the UPOs

REAP BENEFIT

Reap Benefit is an organization that encourages students to take up problems that

are witnessed by people on a daily basis or even in the long run. It helps them

develop projects that are an attempt at solving these issues. Many Kumaranites

(including alumni) are part of this organisation. This year the organisation conducted

as many as nine sessions for the participants. Reap benefit encourages their young

‘solve ninjas’ to look around and spot problems and find solutions.