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Cascade
Issue 4 Vol 4 2017 - 18
NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, BANASHANKARI
A B C D of Transformation
Change your texture and transform yourself.
Say „yes‟ to 3 A‟s – Accept, Adjust, Appreciate.
Bloom with B‟s by being Bold, Beautiful and grow from Better to
Best.
Always say „no‟ to 3 C‟s – Condemn, Criticise or Complain.
But have 3 C‟s with you – Courage, Commitment and
Conviction.
Finally always follow 4 D‟s – Discipline, Dedication, Devotion
and Determination
“It is impossible until it is done” – Nelson Mandela
This is the last issue of Cascade for the academic year 2017 -
18. It has been an
exhilarating year, fully packed with academic and co-curricular
activities. The cascade team
found lots of activities to cover in this last quarter. Well, we
did it with team dedication and
proper guidance from our Principal. In accordance with the
school motto, we reached out to the
needy, we reached high to clinch excellence and we reached
beyond to excel. Now it‟s time for
our students to do the same. We wish all the students to work
hard to reach high. Special wishes
and good luck to our XII and X Graders. Work the hardest and
make us proud.
God Bless You Children !! A. Revathi
The Indian mythology
India is a country with different cultures and traditions.
Indians value their history and mythology
and consider them as a part of what they are and what they were.
The Indian mythology also
known as the Hindu mythology has its origin from the Vedic
period. It has shown us great souls
like Shree Ram from the epic Ramayana by Maharishi Valmiki and
legendary warriors like Arjuna
and Bhima from the epic Mahabharata by Muni Vyasa. The Indian
mythology consists of puranas
which are legends about the creation of the world. The Bhagavata
Purana is the most popular of
all the puranas. The Indian mythology sparks a sense of great
respect and love for the traditions
and rituals of our country. It speaks about Gods being leaders
who put faith in the people at times
of helplessness or insecurity. It is not just a fairy tale but a
means to inform people that even at the
time of utmost distress, God is there as a glimmer of hope. This
mythology has been placed beside
great and influential mythologies like the Greek and the
Egyptian mythology. Sankeerthana IX A
Sankeerthana IX A
CONTENTS
Principal‟s Message Pg. 1
Editor‟s Message Pg. 1
Upcoming events Pg. 1
Bubbly Toddlers Pg. 2
Montessori News Pg. 2
Kindergarten News Pg. 2
Solutions & Answers Pg. 2
Kaleidoscope Pg. 3
Open Mind Pg. 4
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grade XII AISSCE
Grade X AISSE
Session ending exams for
Grade IX
Annual Examination for
Grades III to VIII
MR 8 for Grades I & II
TEACHERS-IN-
CHARGE
A Revathi
C S Sowmya
EDITORIAL BOARD
Sunanda Dey
Sushma
Suman
EDITOR
Sandhya Mohan
TECHNICAL
COORDINATOR
Sangeetha P
STUDENT EDITORS
Anagha IX B
Akshay Anand IX A
Sankeerthana IX A
Suchitha Lathe IX B
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Sukanya IV A Ahaana III A
THE STUDENTS EDITOR
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Montessori children made Christmas
celebration special by dressing up in red and
white. They sang carols and exchanged gifts.
Each child carried home a paper Christmas
tree - the craft made by them.
All the children of Montessori painted and
decorated the clay pots for Sankranti festival.
Fun learning is what every child requires.
Second and Third year children of Montessori
were taken for a picnic to “Enchanting Acres”,
This was educative as well as entertaining for
the tiny tots. Children enjoyed the beauty of
pottery, spray painting and sowing seeds.
They also enjoyed horse riding, playing
treasure hunt and feeding the farm animals.
Cascade Bubbly Toddlers Page 2 of 4
Montessori News
Kindergarten News
PREKG WE SOW SEEDS OF COMPASSION, IN
THE HEARTS OF CHILDREN.
This is our garden and we will sow the
seeds with care and love.
The sun will shine, the rain will fall; the
seeds will sprout and grow up
tall…………….
UKG UKGs celebrated Christmas as a
joyous time. A beautiful crib was set
up and the tiny tots sang carols.
Children happily welcomed Santa
Claus, and shared their love for him
with a big hug. The story of the birth
of Jesus Christ was narrated as
children listened with keen interest.
LKG SPREADING THE LOVE AND
PROSPERITY DURING THE HARVEST
SEASON.
Students of LKG celebrated Sankranti to mark
the arrival of Spring in India. Children in their
traditional attire welcomed the spring season.
They were told by their teachers about the
importance of Sankranti and also how Spring is
welcomed in different regions of India.
Poorvi G - V C
Mahadev R - V A
Stuti - IV B
Samruddhi - III C
Akshar M K - III C
Tanya - III E
Vishwajit - V A
Sidharth - III B
Akshar M K - III C
Shravan V C
Anshul - III C
Bhadra - III B
Math Facts Solutions
1 The shorter piece will be randomly from 0 to 50 cm long, with
an average of 25 cm. 2 You need m x n -1 steps. By breaking an
existing piece horizontally or vertically, you
merely increase the total number of pieces by one. You already
have 1 piece, so need
mxn-1 steps to get to mxn pieces.
3 The central 1x1x1 cube has 6 faces. Any cut can only reveal
one of these faces. So 6
cuts are needed.
Answers of the Riddles : The „bark‟ of a tree, The bottle,
Stars, The ocean
Children of Playgroup enjoyed their play dough
activity. Busy hands made lovely shapes.
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THE NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY
The National Mathematics Day was celebrated on 22nd December
with great enthusiasm to commemorate the birthday
of Srinivasa Ramanujam. Students presented a fashion parade of
numbers and also enacted few mathematical
concepts.
OPEN HOUSE
Open house held on 13th January was a platform instituted by our
school for the students to showcase the
skill acquired by them during the academic year, in the field of
Yoga and Karate. Children exhibited their
talent with great vigour and enthusiasm. This enabled the
parents to gauge the development made by their
wards in Yoga and Karate.
SRISHTI
Srishti, the art and craft exhibition was held on 6th January
2018. Our principal, Madam Grace C D along with our art and craft
teachers lighted
the lamp to inaugurate the event. Our Kindergarten and
Montessori Toddlers‟ art and craft work were displayed which was
highly appreciated by
the parents. Students of Grades I to XI displayed their art and
craft work such as wall hangings, paintings, soft toys, 3 D
origami, paper mache
bowls, canvas paintings, 3 D origami peacocks, woolIen shawls
and flower vases. The event was a huge success. Parents appreciated
the hard
work done by the teachers and students.
SWARANJALI
Swaranjali, was held on 9th December 2017. The invocation song
by the students of Grade VI sought the blessings of the Supreme.
Respected
Principal Madam Grace C D and the Music Department lighted the
lamp to begin the event. Our Principal welcomed the gathering with
love and
respect and her words of honour was a tribute to the musical
morning. Students of all grades presented different items. It was a
wonderful treat to all
the parents who were present there to see and listen to the
magic created by their wards. The show stopping number, the
teacher‟s choir enthralled the
audience. Saved for the last, the adroitly compiled medley by
the senior students, completed the event and left an indelible
impact which couldn‟t be
wiped off for long.
FIELD TRIPS
Students of all Grades went on field trips to different places.
They enjoyed their day out with their school friends. They played,
danced and sang to
their hearts‟ content. The venue authorities satisfied the young
students with delightful mouth - watering delicacies and energetic
games. The day
spent outside school was satisfying. All the students cherished
it and echoed in chorus „We want more‟.
COMMUNITY LUNCH
Community Lunch was held on 19th January for Grades I to V.
Students brought delicious dishes and enjoyed their food.
Children had their sharing opportunity with friends in community
lunch. Sharing is fun they enthused. They not only
enjoyed yummy dishes but also learnt the value of sharing and
caring.
OPEN SESAME.
The School witnessed „Open Sesame‟ – a Classical dance and
Instrumental music programme on February 3, 2018.
Parents were invited to witness the programme. Our students
expressed their love for dance through energetic
performances that created a happy environment. Performances like
Pushpanjali, Jati Swaram and Samanvaya held the
audience spell-bound.. Our children, the band of
instrumentalists played varied numbers like Despacito and
Anisutide.
The audience felt the magic of music seep through them. All the
hard work by the dedicated coaches was fruitful and it
turned out to be a grand success.
Cascade Kaleidoscope Page 3 of 4
GRADUATION DAY
The Graduation ceremony for Grade XII, the 2018 batch was held
on 16th February. The Programme commenced with a ceremonial
lighting of the
lamp by the dignitaries. The chief guest for the programme, Mr.
K N Bhat, senior Principal K V MEG, urged the students to work hard
and to be
truthful. Two Graduands Anirudh Suri and Swara Singh reminisced
their journey at NPS. The solemn occasion witnessed the candle
lighting
ceremony “Deepdaan ”.
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हम हहन्दसू्तानी
ना जाहत ना भाषा दखेा,
सबको अपना मीत बनाया।
हो बंगलादशे या पाककस्तान,
हमने सबको गले लगाया।
शरण दी सबको हमने,
जब कोई भी संकट आया।
भूखे रहकर भी हमने,
पड़ोसी को अपने खाना हखलाया।
अनषु्का हमश्रा
कक्षा–४(IV ) वगग -ब(B)
ब(B)
English – The Complicated Language English is a language
The most complicated
Even if you tell me why
I would not remember it.
There are so many letters
And add up to twenty six
This is interesting
But leaving me in a transfix.
There are homophones and homonyms
Which are slightly confusing,
Also synonyms and antonyms
That are bit baffling.
Some words are written differently
And are pronounced the same
Adverbs and adjectives together
Play a different game.
All the tenses
Always leave me tensed.
Something else that leaves me baffled is
All types of comprehension.
Even though English is complicated
I must say that
It is the most popular language
And we must not deny that!
Stuti Vitta - IV.B
RIDDLES What goes round and
round the wood but
never goes into the
wood?
What has neck, but no
head?
They come at night
without being called and
are lost in the day
without being stolen
What does not get any
water, no matter how
much it rains?
Ishita.Y - V A
MATH FACTS
1. A 1-metre stick is broken into two
pieces at random. What is the length of
the shorter piece on an average?
2. How many steps are required to
break an m x n sized bar of chocolate
into 1x1 pieces ? You can break an
existing piece of chocolate horizontally
or vertically. You cannot break two or
more pieces at once.
3. Imagine a 3x3x3 cube. How many
cuts do we need to break it into 27
1x1x1 cubes? A cut may go through
multiple pieces.
Mayank P Reddy IV B
Science Facts 1) A cheetah has an amazing eyesight during
the day and can spot prey from 5 km away.
2) A pup (baby shark) is born ready to take care
of itself.
3) Hawaii is moving towards Japan at a speed of
10 cm a year.
Samskruti - IV B
ಚಿತ್ರಕಱ
ನನಗೆ ಚಿತ್ರ ಬಿಡಿಷುುದು ಹಹಗೂ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಣ್ಣ ತ್ುುಂಬುುದರಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ುು
ುಅಷಕ್ತಿ .ನನನ ತಹಯಿ ಮತ್ುಿ ಚಿಕಕಮಮನರು ನನನ
ುಅಷಕ್ತಿಯನುನ ಪ್ರೋತಹಾಹಿಸಿದರು .ಮೂರು ಶಷಗಳಿುಂದ ಚಿತ್ರಕಱ ತ್ರಬೋತಿಯನುನ
ಪಡೆಯುತಿಿದ್ದೋನೆ .ಕೆಲು ಚಿತ್ರ
ಪರಕಹರಗಳನುನ ಕಲ್ಲತಿದ್ದೋನೆ .ರೋಖಹ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಿುಂದ ವುರುವಹಗಿ ,ಡ್ ುಅರ್ಟಷ
,ಕಹಾನವಸ್ ಪೋುಂಟುಂಗ್ ಗಳನುನ ಕಲ್ಲತಿದ್ದೋನೆ . ಕಲದ
ತಿುಂಗಳು ವಿೋಶವಹದ ’ಡೆಕೊಪಹಜ್ ’ಎುಂಬ ಕಱಯನುನ ಕಲ್ಲಯು ು಄ಕಹವ ಸಿಕ್ತಕತ್ು
.ುಆದರಲ್ಲಿ ಮರದ ಚ್ೂರು ,ಮರದ ಪಟಿಗೆ ,
ಗಹಜಿನ ಬಹಟಲ್ ಮುುಂತಹದ ಷುಿಗಳ ಮೋಱ ಕಹಗದದ ಬಣ್ಣದ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳನುನ ು಄ುಂಟಸಿ
ು಄ುಗಳನುನ ಷುುಂದರ ು಄ಲುಂಕಹರಿತ್
ಷುಿಗಳನ್ಹನಗಿ ಮಹಪಷಡಿಷುತಹಿರ .ುಆದಕೆಕ ’ಡೆಕೊಪಹಜ್ ಗೂಿ ’ಎುಂಬ ವಿೋಶವಹದ
ು಄ುಂಟನುನ ಬಳಷುತಹಿರ .ುಇ ು಄ುಂಟನುನ
ಸಲು ಬಹರಿ ಸಚಿು ುಅ ಷುಿವಿನ ಮೋಱಯೋ ುಅ ಚಿತ್ರವಿದ್ಯೋ ಎನುನ ಹಹಗೆ
ಮಹಡಲಹಗುತ್ಿದ್ .ುಇ ಷುುಂದರ ಕಱಯು ೧೭ನೆೋ
ವತ್ಮಹನದಲ್ಲಿ ುಆಟಲ್ಲಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಸಳಶುಿ ಷಮೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಬುಂದ್ಧತ್ು .ುಇ ರಿೋತಿಯ
ು಄ಲುಂಕಹರಿಕ ಕ್ತಟಕ್ತಗಳು ,ಲಹುಂಧ್ರಗಳು ,ಪಟಿಗೆಗಗಳು
ಮುುಂತಹದ ಷುಿಗಳು ಬಸಳ ಪರಖಹಾತ್ವಹದು .
ದ್ಧಗುಂತ್.ವಿ.ಗುಪಹಿ ೪ನೆೋ ತ್ರಗತಿ’ ,ಸಿ’ವಿಭಹಗ
Cascade Open Mind Page 4 of 4
WARLI FOLK PAINTING
The warlis are an indigenous tribe or
adivasis, living in mountains as well as
coastal areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat
border and surrounding areas. They have
their own animistic beliefs, life, customs
and traditions. As a result of
acculturation they have adopted many
Hindu beliefs. The warlis speak an
unwritten warli language, which belongs
to the southern zone of the Indo-Aryan
languages. Warli painting is the cultural
intellectual property of the tribal
community. Aditya Sai Prasanna IV C
IMPORTANCE OF GRAMMAR
Why is grammar important?
Grammar lays the groundwork for effective
communication. Grammar errors come in
many forms and can easily confuse and
obscure meaning.
How is grammar useful in the real life?
Grammar skills are useful in our life, from
education to an effective leadership, social
life and employment opportunities. They are
equally important at home where children
learn their grammatical patterns from their
family members. This puts the next
generation at an immediate disadvantage if
learnt incorrectly.
In conclusion, grammar rules are essential in
English language. Niharika Pai - V C
ನಮಮ ು಄ಮಮ
ು಄ಮಮ ಎುಂದರ ನಮಮ ತಹಯಿ .ದ್ೋರು ಕೊಟಿ ದ್ೂಡಡ ರಳೋ ’ು಄ಮಮ ’ . ು಄ಮಮ ನಮಗೆ
ರುಚಿ ರುಚಿಯಹದ ು಄ಡುಗೆ ಮಹಡಿ, ಬಡಿಷುತಹಿಲ .ನಮಮ ದ್ಧನನಿತ್ಾ ಕೆಲಷದಲ್ಲಿ
ಭಹಗಿಯಹಗುತಹಿಲ .ನಮಮ
ತ್ಪುುಗಳನುನ ತಿದ್ಧದ , ಷರಿಯಹದ ದಹರಿ ತೂೋರಿಷುತಹಿಲ .ನಮಮ ಷುಖ ದುುಃಖದಲ್ಲಿ
ಯಹವಹಗಲೂ ಜೂತಯಲ್ಲಿ ುಆರುತಹಿಲ .ಮನೆಯ ಎಲಹಿ ಕೆಲಷಗಳನುನ ನಗು ನಗುತಹಿ ಮಹಡುತಹಿಲ
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ಸ್ನೋಹಿತಯಹಗಿ ನನನ ಜೂತ ುಅಟವಹಡುತಹಿಲ .ಕೆಲು ಳೋಲ ಗುರುವಹಗಿಯೂ ಮಹಗಷದವಷನ
ತೂೋರಿಷುತಹಿಲ .ು಄ಮಮ ುಆಲಿದ್ ಮನೆ ುಆಲಿ ,ನಗುವಿಲಿ .ು಄ಳು ನನಗೆ ಒುಂದು ದ್ೂಡಡ
ಷೂುತಿಷ.
ಲ್ಲಶಹ .ಎನ್ ೫ನೆೋ ತ್ರಗತಿ ,’ಡಿ ’ವಿಭಹಗ
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Sinchana - III E
