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proving that nobody connected future issues of the corona virus pandemic is new to everyone but the world is battling it with solidarity. as we navigate through this critical uncertainty, there are ways to share positivity and lift spirits and here is one that brings cheer. i am absolutely fascinated to introduce the first edition of the e-magazine of the academic year 2020- 21. as always, there is an air of great expectancy and insatiable curiosity among the readers. i feel hopeful that this issue, particularly at this point in time, when the whole world is cowed down by the pandemic, would not only be a source of great solace to our readers but also raise their morale enormously. this issue, i earnestly believe will be noted down in indian school muscat’s history as we are physically distant yet virtually can quarantine our love and care. it would also set a new standard of excellence for the magazine. the ism family takes great pride in presenting this edition as it features our students’ creativity, ingenuity and flair, particularly when students cannot enjoy normal school life owing to unforeseen circumstances. i wish to convey to all my near and dear that we are in this together and we will get through this together. every page of this issue would testify to the fact that indian school muscat not only unearths students’ substantial reserves of latent talents, skills and abilities but also nurtures, nourishes and revitalizes them with renewed hope to cope with the demands of a highly intelligent and skilled world today with complete confidence and to make them models of perfection that others aspire to emulate. heartfelt thanks to all those who have invested a great deal of time and effort and left no stone unturned, united in social distancing, to bring this online publication to completion. happy reading! best wishes!
it pours too. sometimes life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. throughout every person’s life, there will be, hard times, with seemingly constant showers. and when it rains, it is important to use these difficult times as life lessons, growing and shaping you to blossom into a stronger and wiser person every day! covid-19 which is characterized by an exponential streak has been declared a global pandemic. as we continue to navigate this rapidly evolving situation, it is essential to stay informed of the latest news, updates and resources. dear students, always remember, problem is a sign of life and we can’t solve all our problems, but we can most certainly handle them, the choice is ours. we must remember that we cannot change certain situations as everything is not in our control but we can handle even the most trying situation. we have to adopt and adapt. the choice we have made is to rope in technology in a big way to help us evolve and surge forward. every aspect of normal daily life has been impacted by the coronavirus. the closing of is an incredible disruption of norms. don’t you think without technology life would have come to a halt? can you imagine a life in which you would be totally isolated given the fact the pandemic has forced us to be socially distanced? would it be possible for us to remain sane within the four walls with no access to the outside world? it would be disastrous! technology has brought the entire world at our doorstep. in every domain of life there is an unprecedented presence of digital technology. we have invited the world and brought it to our homes, courtesy technology. without technology virtual learning wouldn’t have been possible, banking systems would stop functioning, hospitals would be handicapped without websites and software, the internet, the phone services, millions of mobile apps, social media and many more would be paralysed. we are using technology for communication, education, entertainment and more. the burgeoning online resources are available because of technology. we are indebted to technology for the ability to learn effectively via online. schools that
dear students, we do not have the luxury of a wait-and- see approach because we do not want any regrets in the rear view mirror and hence faculty and staff are making every effort to keep up regular communication with students and thanks to technology that is helping us all to keep at bay the obvious side effects of isolation. even during these challenging times technology ensures personal connection. communication with each one of us happens, every day in some form or another. posts through social media, our school website, and phone messages keep us connected. yes, the world is going through trying times but this exceptional challenging time will not last forever. we are eagerly waiting to see you all in school. the hustle and bustle, the cacophony, your mischief, your smiles are greatly missed. but we have to wait for the right time. dear students, do not become addictive towards digital technology. be judicious in your use. engage yourself in games or other exciting activities. stay connected to school and locate learning resources and be serious about virtual learning which our school provides us. develop a regular study habit. celebrate having more time to spend as a family. make it as fun as possible. connect with your near and dear ones, your friends, virtually. dear students, we shall overcome. let us believe in ourselves, have patience, push our limits, render support, pray and defeat the pandemic. continue to learn, hope and grow amidst the crisis. yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win. be positive. stay home. stay safe. stay blessed. with hopes of brighter and better future
that a deadly virus to forget covid 19 today has not just assumed massive proportions in the form of a pandemic but also changed the course of destiny of several nations. four months back, whatsapp forwards of videos showing people collapsing in china meant little in this part of the world. slowly it became fodder for living room discussions, that had originated in a wet market of wuhan was leaving a trail of death in its wake. the truth of our vulnerability hit us hard when the effects of the virus reached foreign shores and started spreading its tentacles far and wide, affecting whoever came in its way, irrespective of their social or financial standing. to this day the origin of the virus is a matter of numerous debates and its control, a matter of extensive research. whatever is known is the devastation caused by it, the consequences of the lockdown on nations, their economies and their citizens. our country too saw the exodus of migrant workers from various states to their home towns, the pitiable conditions of their existence and movement and also various measures taken by the government to contain the spread of the virus against all odds. amidst all the commendable job, performed tirelessly by our heroes- the doctors, nurses, care givers, police forces, administrators, the journalists, teachers, the sanitation staff and the frontline workers. what emerged more was the humane face of society, the people who discreetly made generous contributions to the funds created by various government bodies to battle this menace and not the good samaritans who distributed cooked food and water to their impoverished brethren. difficult times such as these prove that humanity is still alive and give us the positive impetus to never give up in the face of adversity. the need of the hour is to follow the guidelines laid down by the government, wherever we are, to maintain social distancing, to follow hygienic practices of washing our hands several times, wearing masks and gloves, using sanitizers and staying indoors. researchers are actively involved in the process, to discover a vaccine or cure. together we face this challenge and i am very sure that soon we will see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel and emerge victorious. till then let us stay alert and stay safe! this what came to the forefront was
ism contours as trinity examination centre indian school muscat was launched as a trinity examination centre in collaboration with trinity college london on sunday, 23rd february 2020 in the school's new multipurpose hall. the chief guest mr. shameer ptk, convener, indian school muscat management committee and mr. zak pachiyannakis, representative of trinity college london along with his team graced the occasion. the members of the school management committee, principal, vice principals of various sections, teachers and a large number of students witnessed the inaugural ceremony. during the launch, subject specialists led by mr. ernesto raymat demonstrated the nuances of the ‘rock and pop’ syllabus. he also highlighted the importance of music and arts. exhilaration filled the hall as the music enthusiasts performed with gaiety. principal dr rajeev kumar chauhan extended his good wishes and said that with ism becoming a centre, it will be a boon for all students who are at a vital juncture of their musical careers. professional development plan workshop professional development plan workshop on the topic- "how to make teaching and learning more interactive and effective?" was conducted by mr. iyangar pillai n. of social science department on 3rd march, 2020 for the senior section teachers. this workshop has covered the major components with the following learning objectives: • four pillars of learning • the different teaching techniques or styles • the 21st century learning skills or competencies & values • the importance of the 21st century competencies & values
ism with its first-ever online parent orientation programme due to covid-19 pandemic, the parent orientation programme for classes ix to xii was conducted on an online portal gotomeeting on 21st and 22nd april, 2020. under the able guidance of the principal, dr rajeev kumar chauhan, mr. eskalin gonsalves, vice principal, senior section presided over the meet. welcoming parents to the new academic year, he shared the school’s concern and need for online effective communication as we face the pandemic crisis. the parents were familiarized with the online teaching methodologies, the curriculum, rules and regulations of the school and the activities that would be held in the academic year. moving further, the vice principal also spoke in detail about the different ways of nurturing a child with care to build a strong foundation for their future. activities were also discussed to self- direct students with hands-on learning activities for them to fully utilise their creative talents and energies during the lockdown. the principal dr rajeev kumar chauhan stated that the online interaction was a huge success and the maximum participation of the parent community was overwhelming. it was a sincere effort made by the school in apprising the parents and it was highly appreciated by the parent community. teachers' orientation programme on assertiveness a fruitful and effective session on assertiveness was organised on 17th february 2020 in the school nmph. it was mr. preshob valapilakandy, student counsellor who enlightened the teachers on how communicating assertively makes one successful at work and in life. different styles of communication- passive, assertive & aggressive were detailed about. it was an enriching experience for teachers to know that assertiveness is all about being clear about one's needs & rights, asking for what you want, saying no to what you don't want.
ism ascends with a1 grades in delf examination forty-six students of the senior section appeared for the delf a1 examination, a certification given by the french ministry of education. the examination was conducted by cfo (french omani center) on the school premises on 25th january 2020. students were tested in the four areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in french language. all the students performed excellently well with a1 grades. the highest score was secured by khushi kothari of ix h (97.5). heartiest congratulations to the achievers and the team ! ism shines with bharat scouts and guides rajya puruskar another proud moment for indian school muscat as five students have qualified to be awarded the rajya puruskar by the bharat scouts and guides. arnaz yezdi x a, prithvi bheem hangarge x b , h. mohammed ayman x f, siddharth banyal x f and ashwin kumar x h have earned laurels for the school and have truly lived up to the motto of the bharat scouts and guides.
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classes en ligne - granth johri, ix g a’lère de la technologie, la vie humaine s’est arrêtée en raison de la pandémie de covid-19, ce qui a entraîné la fermeture d’écoles, de centres commerciaux, de collèges et de restaurants. en tant qu’enfants, nous aimerions aller à l’école, mais la fermeture a créé une distance entre nos amis, nos enseignants, nos études et nos activités parascolaires. je pense que l’ère technologique est devenue une aubaine pour nous. la vidéoconférence a réduit la distance entre nos professeurs, nos amis et les études. les cours en ligne organisés par l’école ont ramené dans notre programme régulier. cela nous rappelle nos vieux jours. nous améliorons nos connaissances dans une classe virtuelle. la classe virtuelle nous a permis d’avoir l’ambiance d’une salle de classe. cela a donné aux étudiants une chance s’ils manquent le sujet ou ne sont pas en mesure de comprendre. ces cours sont enregistrés et peuvent être consultés ultérieurement.nous nous équipons des nouveaux logiciels et de leurs différentes fonctionnalités. cela a fait surgir le secteur informatique et chaque entreprise lance de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour les étudiants, les enseignants et les responsables de l’entreprise. je peux dire que le monde entier est maintenant virtuellement connecté les uns aux autres, même si ces cours virtuels ont ramené nos études, mais maintenant nous sommes assis devant la technologie pendant une plus longue période de temps qui peut affecter nos yeux. nous pouvons le surmonter en faisant du yoga. nous pouvons également nous inscrire à d’autres activités. nous prions tous et attendons que cette pandémie se termine, afin que nous puission reprendre. nos cours normaux, d’ici là, nous pouvons utiliser cette ressource technologique, jusque-là restez à la maison, restez sûr
a dreamer among the stars u v 1 i want to find those who are – looking for a million dreams, loyal to their loved ones, united as a team. i want to find those who are – aiming for the blue sky, not afraid of failure, breaking free to fly. i want to find those who are – looking for a fresh start, brave in their darkest times, discovering new aspects of art. i want to find those who are – teaching the weak to be strong, serving the community, correcting themselves when wrong. i want to find those who are – strong when about to cry, living life to the extreme, desperate enough to try. i want to find them to show me how to be –a dreamer among the stars, an inspiration to somebody… 9 h e - khushi kothari - ix h
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vaishnavi sujith ix i -neha sreekumar firefly in the middle of the night i saw a light shining bright i was filled with fright but also delight i gathered courage to fight like a brave knight and with all my might i took a sight but it was only the flight of a firefly! - neha sreekumar xi c time - jane karel xi j ticks with no compassion waits for no one. it takes away our lives every second each second ticking makes everything close to an end. it never waits for anyone never forgives anyone never does it forget too. it makes us strong and weak eventually and equally. it treats everyone same who fails to understand that. it separates everyone and everything. makes you go into earth the same way you came to the earth alone. devansh tandon, ix h
lose who you are to be who you are lose who you are to be who you are youstandattheseashoreandfaceforward.ontherear,youseeeverythingthatexistswithinyour vision;everythingthatyoucouldpossiblyobtain.youlookatallthosepeoplestandingwithyou. you look at this hustle-bustle; the horde that defines your story. but then you look at the forefront,ateverythingyoubelieveexistsbeyondtherealmofyourreality.theripplesofwater layincrediblymagical,astheoceanstretchesoutseamlessly,cosmicinnature.undoubtedly,it representsalifesoextraordinary,onetodiefor,butforsomereason,youdecidetostayback,and dojustwhateverybodydoes,neverseekingtheunknown;thenew. soon,thedaydreamsyou’vehadandthecarsyouwalkbyflashacrossyoureyes.that’swhenyou forgetthatpatchofrealityandstepintothelimitlesswateraheadofyou.youfeelfearstrongly, andyoucan’tswim,butyouknowitistoogoodtomiss.lo!youcrossoverandcreateanewlimit andcontinue;continueforeverandever.ontheveryfoundation,icontinuetoquestion,“isittruly moreimportanttofitinthanitistostanddifferent,andhavethecouragetoworkrelentlessly seekingthedaytherestoftheworldcallsyouan‘intellect’?ifthatoceanisjustsoincredibly magical,thenwhycan’tweseemtosacrifice,ordevelopenoughcouragetoopposethosewho confineus?ifthatoceanstandspristine,thenwhydoremainonthebareground,continuingtolet everybodysetourlimits?”vision,ibelieveisthetraitofthepersistent,andpersistenceisthehabit ofthevisionaries.ifyouhaveagoal,don’tjustsitthere.throwyourselfontoarockandmake something happen! being this high-performance person is a daily pursuit; it is about pushing yourselfintothiscrazyobsessiontoredefineyourlimits.forages,ihavebeentoldtobewhoiam, andtobemyself.yetso,iwouldalwaysfindmyselfindisbeliefofthisnotion.ifirmlybelievethat youmustlosewhoyouaretobewhoyouare.youcannotaffordtocarryonwithanypersonality orcharacterofyoursthatiskeepingyoufromyourdream.yourdesirestandsabovewhatyouare andifthatcoolguy,orthatpopulardude,orthatso-very-craved-forinstagrammerisadivide betweenyouandyouraspirations,then,youmustbewillingtosacrificethatimageofwhoyouare forwhatyouwillbecome.itisbecauseyouarenotwillingtodoanythingthatyoucontinuallylay still.theonlyreasonwhyjustsomanypeopleseemto‘fail’,initsveryessenceisbecausethey eitherdon’thavethecouragetofollowtheirdream,orbecausetheirgoalistoosmall!ifyoufind yourselffallingunderthiscategory,thenhowcanyousustaintobeyourself,tobewhoyouare, andneverchangethatyou? thatfutureyouisadecisionandanachievementallatonce;itisthatinvisibleandyetsucha visibleportraitthatyoubringtorealitywiththecompleterenovationofyoutoday.itisanimage thatyoumustbewillingtobringtoreality,andyoumustsacrificeallyourchokingqualitiesto bringthispersonalityyoudeservetobecome;thisyouthattrulyalignswithyourgoaltolife.only youchoosetocrossthatrealmofwhoyouaretodayandstepintoanadventureofbuildingthe realyou.hence,idareyoutolocktheworldoutnow,andundothatinjusticetoyouandtoyour goals!thesoletakeaway-provethemwrong!standresilientenoughtoproveyourselfright!get grinding!!! - aashka pankil shah, ix h
abigsaluteto allofthem.