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Every year St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, organizes a “Book Week” to enhance literary skills and inculcate reading habits among the students. Keeping the tradition Book Week for the session 2011-12 commenced on 12 December. The event was graced by Ms. Kamlesh Mohindra, educationist and writer of children’s literature and was inaugurated by the Principal Ms. A. Aggarwal.
Following this was a chain of week long competitions and events. For the tiny tots of class I, a story telling session was held with the well known author Ms. Kamlesh Mohindra. For students of classes II to V there were various contests such as 'Talk about a Fairy Tale Character,' 'Draw and Colour a Story Book Cover', 'Grammar Games', 'Build a Story' and 'A Quiz on Story Books'.
Students of classes VI to VIII, participated in contests such as 'Complete a Story', 'Extempore', 'Treasure Hunt', 'Enact a Proverb' and 'Create a Mini Newspaper' in which the students displayed their linguistic and creative skills.
Students of classes IX to XII, took part in 'Compose a Poem, Illustrate & Recite it', 'Book Review', 'Quiz on Books and Authors', 'Taboo' and 'Mastering Idioms & Phrases'. Amidst all the competitions selected students from class VIII also got the opportunity to learn the nuances of cartooning with the famous Cartoonist Mr. Ajit Narain. The members of the Readers' Club 'Odyssey' had an enrapturing interactive session with the renowned writer Ms. Vaijayanti Tompe.
It was a week full of fun and learning which culminated with the prize distribution ceremony on 16 December 2011. On 17 December 2011, parents were invited to witness the Art Exhibition and also attend the Book Fair organized by Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd. The Art Exhibition showcased the artistic talents of the students. The primary students' art and craft work was displayed at a large scale and there was an array of art work of the students of classes VI-XII which included Acrylic paintings, Charcoal Drawing and Paintings, Water Colour paintings, Poster Colour Paintings, Smoke paintings, Relief work, Glass Paintings. The exhibition very explicitly showcased the artistic talent of the students. It was evident that the students in the process had acquired knowledge about various painting techniques which could be so vividly seen in the display.
The Art Exhibition was appreciated by one and all. It was indeed a treat to the eye and the soul. |
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St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, along with Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd., celebrated the annual Book Week from 13th December to 18th December 2010. This book week is organised with an intent to inculcate the habit of reading good books in students and encourage them to polish their language skills in English.
During this entire week an array of literary activities were organised such as Narration of Aesop’s Fables, Weave a Story, Create a Poem, Draw and Paint a Story Book Cover, Book Reviews etc.
The Chairman of the school, Mr. T. P. Aggarwal, the Principal Mrs. A. Aggarwal, Vice Principal Ms. V. Wahi and the Guest of Honour - an educationist and a writer of children’s literature Mrs. Kamlesh Mohindra, inaugurated the book week on the 13th of December 2010.
Story Telling sessions were also held by Mrs. Mohindra for the primary sections which proved to be a source of pleasure for one and all. Other activities that took place on the first day for classes I, II & III were Self introduction, Word power and Talk about a Story Book Character. Children of class XI made beautiful banners on the theme of reading good books. |
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On 14th December 2010, a Creative Writing Workshop was conducted by Mrs. Vaijayanti Tonpe, a noted author for the students of the reader’s club members of class VIII. Some additional highlights of that day were Grammar Games (class VIII), World of Imagination (class VII), Treasure Hunt (class VI), Quiz on Childrens’ Books (class V) etc.
On 15th December 2010, an Odyssey Meet was organised for the Readers’ Club members in which they had the opportunity to interact with the renowned author, Mrs. Devika Rangachari. This meet proved to be a platform for children where they could open up their minds and speak about reading good books. The other highlights for the secondary and senior sec. classes were Book Reviews, Turncoat, Quiz on 20th Century Books and Authors etc.
The Book Week culminated with the cultural programme followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony.
Ms. Deepa Aggarwal, a well known author of children’s literature was the Guest of Honour on this final day. Ms. Pritika, Branch Co-ordinator Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd. also graced the occasion. Ms. Deepa Aggarwal truly motivated the children to read books and discover how good books can act as mentors in their life. On this occasion, the Principal, Mrs. Anjali Aggarwal also encouraged the students to read as many books as they can and further congratulated them for being so enthusiastic in academics and other co –curricular activities as well. She also thanked the parents for being there and lending their unconditional support.
Book Week covered various colourful themes, from Safety of the Earth to praising of the Almighty, speaking about Unity in Diversity to the Spread of Perfect love in the world - St. Marks’ annual Book week celebrations came to an end amidst great show of spirit and energy. |
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