October 2013

Knowledge is the guiding light for the future.

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It is very exciting for me to share my views and thoughts with my young friends, teachers and parents. Life is busy but never too busy to update myself about the happenings of the school.As we grow, life teaches us many lessons. One lesson that I have learnt is that competition is becoming tough nowadays. So we have to be strong not only academically but also on the personality traits. We need to realize our full potential and aim for higher standards. We need to work harder and stretch ourselves for better achievements and greater satisfaction. When we see ourselves to be the best among the equals, the taste of success is exciting. Only when we reach that kind of a success, we will understand that we should always make the best use of the opportunities that we get. We should not spend energy on trivial things, and instead work consistently for our personal and professional goals with a certain amount of discipline. Adhere to the rules that you would want others to follow too. Be true to yourself. Believing in the philosophy of the institution and being part of the culture is what makes a society progressive and a nation advanced. All the best.

It is a great opportunity for the school to bring out its first newsletter. It is in the spirit of education that we are all bound together for a common cause. The common cause is to ensure that our children are groomed to be independent, strong and free-willed adults with a sense of responsibility to themselves and towards the society. School is the microcosm of the society and also the seat of education. School prepares us for life and to be contributing members of the society.Education is not just about getting degrees. Therefore, understanding the meaning of education is critical. The dictionary definition of the word is of little practical value-the actual meaning we assign to a word is a belief and may not be an absolute fact. Ayn Rand says “The only purpose of education is to teach a student how to live his life-by developing his mind and equipping him to deal with reality”. What is learnt in school stays with us for a life time and so it is imperative that the school experiences should become the most cherished memories of children and that is what Unicent strives for.We also invite literary contributions from our parents which will enrich the learning experiences of our students. Looking forward to yet another partnership.

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“ Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater

privilege, than the raising ofthe next generation.”

Unicent school presents the First Edition of the newsletter 2013-14.The aim is to keep you updated with all the events and happenings and to bring to you the buzz !

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela

Strings of Unicent‘Strings of Unicent’ is a series of events being organized by the school for the neighboring community and our parent community on varied themes.The first event was a film show of a Telugu film, ‘Maya Bazaar’ which was well received by all. The second event were guest lectures on 2 important topics. The session on ‘Nutrition for Children’ by Ms.Vrishali Patil Nair helped parents who attended to get more information about balanced diet, on how to plan meals for their children, how to encourage eating etiquettes, and the role of school in developing food habits in students. ‘Effective Parenting’ by Dr.Kiranmayee gave information on brain development and the role adults play in that process, stages of development of children, the needs at every age, how to address those needs for holistic development and child psychology. Parents were encouraged to ask a lot of questions on how to handle the tantrums of children, nurture their children better and the partnership between home and school.The 2 forthcoming events for 2nd Term are a workshop on Art and Craft and a Musical Evening. Parents are invited for both with their friends and families.

The Preschool Experience

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: Realizing the crucial importance of early childhood years as a period of rapid physical and mental growth, Unicent school has placed emphasis on its preschool programme, in which the school includes components of health, nutrition, preschool education and early stimulation.Fredrich Frobel, the originator of ‘kindergarten’ said that the preschool stage is an essential step in the whole ladder of educational experience. Maria Montessori advocated that the development of the young child is essentially a process of unfolding the child’s inherent potentialities to learn and acquire knowledge. Self activities by the children leads to a better and more permanent learning.Unicent’s curriculum and ‘activities for extended hours’ is based on the philosophy of ‘fun with learning’ and has shown good results. The feedback of the performance and progress in the learning efforts is given both to the student and the parent, because parents are important partners for the school in the journey of the children’s learning. The broad objectives of Unicent preschool programme are:

To develop in children a good physique, adequate co ordination and basic motor skills -both fine and gross, through structured games, outdoor activities and sports.To develop in the children healthy habits and to build up skills necessary for personal adjustment such as dressing, eating, cleaning and so on. Eating etiquette and personal cleanliness are taught through rhymes, songs and practice in class.

Facilitators’ Contributions

Vanasthali Hills, Sy.No. 25p, Thattiannaram,Hayath Nagar(M), R.R.Dist., Hyderabad - 501 505.Phone : 040 - 30261818, 8500500404.E-mail: contact@unicentnagole.in

Reflections SCHOOL

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Chairman’s Message

Principal’s Message

“ An institition is not made by mere bricks and stones, but by the strong character and integrity it instills in its students”

-Jawaharlal Nehru

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To develop desirable social attitudes and manners to encourage healthy group participation through class assemblies, group and individual activities, group dance, fancy dress presentations. •To provide value based education through simple moral based stories and role play.To develop independence, emotional security and maturity by guiding the children to express, understand, accept and control their feelings and emotions through stories and picture reading. Personal and peer interactions also form an important component.To encourage creativity and aesthetic appreciation through drawing, coloring, thumb printing, sand painting, vegetable printing, palm printing, music, dance, art and craft .To develop cultural awareness and understand the world in which they live, and to foster new interests by celebrating festivals, Doctor’s day, Grandparents day, Independence Day, Colour Day and so on.To enhance intellectual curiosity through activities for classifying, sorting, counting, arranging, with the use of ice-cream sticks, bindis, newspaper, pulses and seeds.To develop language skills for expressions in fluent, correct and clear speech through language development activities such as phonetics, rhymes, general conversation, picture reading, stories etc.

Hence Unicent aims and practices holistic and skill based education at the preschool level, which is the foundation for a whole some life.

- Ms. Padmaja Headmistress

- Ms. Jyothi, Math Faculty

Importance of Hobby Classes: “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”. Today’s children need all round development of their personality. Hobbies play an important role in developing one’s personality. A hobby keeps a person active, busy and cheerful. Hobbies open new vistas of knowledge, entertainment and careers.Through hobbies, students get opportunities- (i) To develop their creative skills., (ii) For entertainment and (iii) For constructive use of leisure time. Unicent students select and pursue a hobby in accordance with their interest and thus are intrinsically motivated in the activity without getting tired or bored. There are various types of hobbies that students can take up. Here is a list of hobbies we offer in Unicent. It also explains the importance of each of them.Music: (vocal or instrument).Learning to play an instrument such as casio can be a stress reliever for the children.Martial arts: Teaches self -discipline and socialization skills. Students learn how to use their energy in a positive manner and not to be aggressive towards others.

Dance: Students not only learn the benefits of exercising, but they also learn coordination, balance, flexibility, stamina, memory and discipline. Table Tennis: A game of eye – hand coordination. The speed, spin and placement of the ball are crucial, and our players gain experience in both creating and solving puzzles involving these attributes.Chess: Playing chess improves learning, thinking, analytical power, and decision making ability.Abacus: Children are trained to do complex mathematical operations quickly and effectively.Quiz: the target’s to increase students efficiency. Students answer several questions; this increases their knowledge and memory.Hobbies are important as it may help to shape the career or can be used as a constructive means to develop varied skills. To develop the required skills in that area, it is important that the learner uses the right kind of tools and equipments for effective learning. Both the parent and instructor have to work together if hobbies have to be an enriching experience for students.

Effective Parenting’ by Dr.Kiranmayee Effective Parenting’ by Dr.Kiranmayee Effective Parenting’ by Dr.Kiranmayee

‘Maya Bazaar’ ‘Maya Bazaar’ ‘Maya Bazaar’

Nutrition for ChildrenMrs. Vrishali Patil NairNutrition for Children

Mrs. Vrishali Patil NairNutrition for Children

Mrs. Vrishali Patil Nair

Newsletter Committee:Incharge - Mrs. Reshma SatavStudent Editors - Annekeziah,C. DivyeshContributions - All Students and Teachers

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Unicent school celebrated Independence Day on 15th August 2013.Every year, this day is celebrated with great pride and patriotism.

JUNEWorld Diabetic day (assembly presentation) General awareness 27-06-13 I to VIIISinging and dancing (IHC) Competitive spirit; learning rhythm and beats: coordination 29-06-13 I to VIII

JULYDoctors’ day Importance of doctors. 01-07-13 Pre primaryInvestiture Ceremony Invest the students with responsibilities, teaching students 12-07-13 Pre primary

the importance of ceremonial formalities. to VIIIGuru Purnima -(assembly presentation) Inculcating respect for the teachers 22-07-13 II to VIIIColour day (red) Tiny tots learn about colours. 26-07-13 Pre primaryProject and field trips-I Provide opportunities for activity based learning and – I to VIII

real life experiences.World Population Day (assembly presentation) General awareness about increasing population and 11-07-13 II to VIII

importance of human lifeRecitation (IHC) To hone their talents and communication skills. 20-07-13 I to VIII

Competitive spirit also encouragedMedical check-up Checking the various health aspects of students. 06-07-13 Pre primary to VIII

Growth and development, and general wellness.AUGUST

International Friendship Day. Importance of friends. 03-08-13 Pre primary Ramzan Importance of culture, tradition of different religions. 08-08-13 Preprimary to VIIIIndependence Day Celebrations- Inculcating patriotism. 15-08-13 Preprimary to VIIIRakhee Importance of Indian festivals. 17-08-13 Preprimary to VIIIJanmashtami Importance of Indian festivals. 27-08-13 Pre primary to VIIIFounder’s day To know about the founder of the school, To develop 27-08-13 Pre primary to VIII

a bonding towards the alma-materColour day (green) Tiny tots learn about colours. 31-08-13 Pre primaryProject and field trip-II Provide real life experiences. – Pre primary to VIIISpell Bee(IHC) To get better at spellings, to develop competitive spirit. 17-08-13 I to VIIIRakhi making (IHC) To develop a spirit of bonding with classmates Pre primary to VIII

SEPTEMBERTeachers’ day (special assembly) To inculcate a sense of gratitude and respect for teachers 05-09-13 Pre primary to VIIIGanesh Chaturthi (special assembly) Importance of culture and tradition and different religions 05-09-13 Pre primary to VIIIColour day –(yellow) Tiny tots learn colours. 21-09-13 Pre primaryGrand Parents day Inculcating values in children. 06-09-13 Pre primaryDussehra-(special assembly) Understanding tradition and culture. 26-09-13 Pre primary to VIIIHindi Divas-(assembly presentation) Importance of the national language 13-09-13 II to VIIIWorld First Aid Day (assembly presentation) Developing general awareness on first aid 13-09-13 II to VIIIClay moulding and drawing (IHC) Developing creative skills in students 21-09-13 I to VIIIGandhi Jayanthi (special assembly) To be informed about our national 26-09-13 Pre primary to VIII

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The Prefect Council

Preschool Activity TimeProject Presentation Guru Purnima Founder's Day

Dushera Celebrations

Field Trip to the Deer Park

Events

Eid Celebrations

Akshaya Class-I

Aditya Gajra Class-II

C. Divyesh Class-VII

Masoom Class-III

Harish Class-IV

n THE CAKE OF LOVE: Today is my friend Pony’s birthday and I am making a cake for him. I need flour, butter, sugar, eggs and milk. We add sugar, milk and butter, eggs and mix well. We must weigh the flour and mix it with the previous paste. Mix all of them properly and pour it in a bowl. After applying ghee to it place it in an oven and leave it for sometime Now remove it from oven and see how a love cake has become ready for my friend Pony.

n MY LITTLE ‘BUBO’: The name of my pet dog is ‘Bubo’. I play with my dog after coming from school. I take my dog for a walk in the evening. It is white in colour. It is very little and so cute. I feed my dog with milk. I love my dog very much.

n MY FAVOURITE TEACHER: My favourite teacher is my class teacher. She teaches us both English and Science. She not only teaches us but also plays with us. She makes us feel happy and homely in the school. She explains every concept very well. She loves us very much.

n TRUE LOVE: Once upon a time , there lived three sisters named Shina, Tina, Meena. When they were 5 years old, their mother expired. After 25 years , one day their father wanted to know how much his daughters loved him. So, he asked Shina , ‘ How much do you like me’? She said ‘As much as the sky, father’. The father felt very happy and he asked the same question to Tina. She said, ‘As much as the land on earth father’. He felt very proud of Tina. When he asked the same question to Meena, she replied, ‘As the taste of salt’. The father was not happy with the answer and sent her out of the house. Soon, one day a king saw meena and married her and took her away to his kingdom.As the years passed by, Meena felt like meeting her family members. The king and Meena invited her family members for dinner. Meena’s father was still angry with her and did not talk to her. At the dinner table, Meena served dal to her father. When he tasted it he said, ‘What kind of a preparation is this? There is no salt in it’. Meena politely said, ‘Father! I wanted to tell you that my life without you is just like the dal without salt in it.’ The father realized his mistake and felt proud of his daughter.

n MEMORIES TO CHERISH….. It was year 2010, when I was in class II. I was very sad to leave my old school and join in a new school as I left my old friends back. My class teacher had been Ms. Parimala who made me feel very comfortable from the day when I joined the school. My memorable moment was on the first day of my new school. Seeing me sad and crying all the other students started teasing me but, my teacher called me and asked me the reason for being sad. I told the reason to her, then she asked me to consider her to be my friend and share my thoughts with her and she also warned the other children for teasing me. This made me to love the teacher and also the school and my classmates.

n THE TIMELY ACT: One night I was preparing for English exam. It was late, eleven o’ clock at night when I finished reading, I saw something strange. It was a burglar! I was so shocked. He was entering our neighbor’s house, as they were out of station. I quickly called the police and explained the same. The police van came silently without making sound and caught hold of the burglar who was about to burgle the neighbor’s house. My parents felt very happy, and then I went to sleep. When my neighbors knew about it they came to me and appreciated me for the timely act.

n WHAT EXPERIENCES TEACH US: I was in a shop looking for a gift for my mother; the vase which I was holding slipped from my hand and fell down. I felt very nervous and sad. Then I went to the owner of the shop and told him about the incident, he scolded me and asked me to pay a fine. I called up my mother, she was disturbed to hear that. She was very angry with me. The owner told not to enter the shop once again. After going home my mother and father scolded me a lot. Then I realized my mistake and asked for apology. They told me this should not be repeated again. I learnt to handle things carefully now. My parents are happy about it and presented a beautiful gift to me on my birthday.

n THE RIVER - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY: I am a river. My name is Tista. People call me Tista river. I was born from a huge mountain called Kanchenjunga. I flow from Kanchenjunga and entire Sikkim. Tista is a village in the Sikkim state. I flow from Kalimpong, Trung Ki and the entire West Bengal border and flow from deep valleys of mountains and hills. In these places people use me for many purposes like drinking, cooking and for washing clothes as well as giving water to the fields. I love being amongst all the people. Then I enter Assam where I mix with the huge and mighty river Brahmaputra. Then I go to Bangladesh where they use me and even pollute me. I then gush past from Bangladesh and mix up with the mighty sea called the Bay Of Bengal. I am made salty and am lost in the sea.

STUDENTS’ ARTICLES

T. Hirany Prabhat - Class: I

M. Harsh Raj - Class: II

D.Aakash - Class: III

S. Sai Sreshta - Class: IV

D. Sree Shruti - Class: IV

Ch.Pradumna Gautham - Class: V

N.Veda Samhitha - Class: VI

n THE CONSEQUENCES OF NATURAL DISASTER: Natural disasters such as earthquake, floods, and such things, cause a lot of destruction. They can cause loss of life or property. Natural disasters have already killed many people till now. They occur due to natural processes of the earth. They may occur inside the land or inside the water. Some examples of the natural disasters are earthquakes, volcano eruptions, floods, etc., Earthquakes are caused with sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust. It causes vibration, shaking and sometimes displacement and volcano eruption too. Then the flow of hot molten magma from inside the earth causes lot of damage. It destroys many people. A flood is an overflow and expanse of water that submerges land. It occurs generally in water bodies but it sometimes also reaches the land and causes lot of destruction. B.Prashanti - Class: VII

n BOOKS- MY BEST COMPANIONS: Reading books is a very good habit. Books give us information about many things. Our communication improves by reading books, which is one of the necessary criteria for leadership. Books make us creative and our vocabulary also improves. Books act as our good friends as they give information about many good habits. They help us improve our knowledge by reading. Books improve our communication skills by which we can communicate easily with people, We can learn about history, about the early man, kingdoms ruled by kings and what not. We can find many books in the library. Through this we can come to know that books form a base and support to improve our personality and knowledge. Books are keys of wisdom. Akhil - Class: VIII

C. Divyesh - Class: VII

ACTIVITY REPORT

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Neeraj Class-VGanesh Class-VIII

Pratishtha Class-VI