ECHO - Gajera Trust

SHREE H.J. GAJERA ENG.MED. PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL - UTRAN | JANUARY -2018 1

MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER

“Dream, Dream, Dream Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”

ECHO


1. Message from Trustee …………………………………………………….…03

2. Message from Principal ………………………………………………….....04

3. Cover story …………………………………………………………………………05

4. Student’s Corner……………………………………………………….…..……07

5. Teacher’s Corner ………………………………………………………………..30

6. Parent’s Corner …….…………………………………………….………………35

7. Bookworm’s Diary.…………………………………………..………………….37

8. Connect ……………………………………………………………………………..38

INDEX


“Let us develop An Attitude of Gratitude This Year, And Give Thanks For Everything That Happens To You, Knowing That Every Step Forward Is A Step Towards Achieving Something Bigger And Better Than Your

Current Situation.” It's time to bid 2017 a goodbye and let the hope for a bright new year set in. As every year ends, people spend time evaluating the time gone by and make plans for the year to come. The New Year brings with it the hope and promise to accomplish all that one couldn’t do in the past year, whether it is improving your skills or going on new adventures, the New Year gives one another brand new chance. You totally don’t want to think about it right now, but finals are just around the corner. That means you can add studying for them to your already vast to-do list. Preparing for an exam can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. There’s no need to stress out or cram. By doing simple things before time, you can ensure that you are confident and ready for anything that comes up during the test. So, knowing how to prepare properly for finals is the key to avoid stress and acing every exam. We celebrated Republic Day with our staff, students and parents by hoisting the National Flag and singing the National Anthem. Cultural activities were held and the gathering was treated with some spectacular musical fest. We celebrated ECHO-MEET, 2018 on 27 January, 2018 at Gajera Global School. In it, we hosted Fine Arts and Performing Arts competition. Students from different institutions of Surat participated in it. All the participants were awarded Sunita Maker space T-shirt and a Certificate of participation. The purpose of this event is to spread “Sustainability” among young minds and explore creativity and vibrant ideas hidden in them. The gathering gave us hope that young generation would like to focus and ensure healthy atmosphere with wealthy spirit.

Mr. Chunibhai H. Gajera Managing Trustee

Gajera Trust

MESSAGE FROM TRUSTEE

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"Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic

parents with high expectations"

Today, the role of a school is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower its

students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and productive members of an ever-changing global society.

At school, we provide an atmosphere to our students for multifaceted development, where children are

encouraged to channelize their potential in the pursuit of excellence. This can only be possible in a holistic,

student-centric environment. The talents, skills, and abilities of each student need to be identified, nurtured

and encouraged so that they are able to reach greater heights. Students need to be provided with a platform

to think, express, and exhibit their skills. It is necessary to empower them to negotiate several issues that

confront them, with the teacher being a facilitator.

The school is striving hard to make the best possible efforts to inculcate strong values combining with

academics and extra-curricular activities in the children. Converting every individual into a self-reliant and

independent citizen, the school provides an amalgam of scholastic and co-scholastic activities.

At Gajera, our approaches to learning are child-centric encouraging Activity-based learning and inculcating a

scientific temper and a spirit of free inquiry. In our curriculum, the student is the primary focus and each child

is involved in the learning process. We are constantly improving our teaching methodology so that it turns

learning into the combination of classroom study, research, and scientific discovery.

Sunita A. Hirpara Principal,

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL


Leadership and Children

Leadership instills confidence, and helps children solve problems creatively, work in a team, and work collaboratively with others.

Why leadership?

Leadership skills allow children to have control of their lives and the ability to make things happen. Leadership instills confidence, and helps children solve problems creatively, work in a team, and work collaboratively with others. Leadership gives children many opportunities to develop responsibility.

While you may not find the word leadership in the early learning standards, many states have statements related to leadership in their standards in the social-emotional section. Key phrases that relate to leadership are “self-confidence”, “problem solving”, “pro-social,” and “makes independent decisions and choices.” For example, in Pennsylvania’s Pre-Kindergarten Early Learning Standards for social and emotional development skills for children include “Know and state independent thoughts and feelings” and “Participate in new experiences with confidence and independence”.

Are leaders born or made?

There is some debate whether some children are “born leaders” or they “learn to be” leaders. All children have the potential to develop leadership skills. Leadership development can be a lifelong process. As adults, we can teach the skills necessary for children to take on leadership roles now and in the future. Here are some ways that you can help children develop leadership skills:

COVER STORY


Model leadership behavior to children. Children learn from seeing what others do. Tell the child what you are doing and why you are doing it.

Teach children how to see things from another’s point of view. Good communication is a key component to being an effective leader. Teach children how to listen carefully and how to respond to others in a calm and respectful way.

Help children build self-confidence. Give children opportunities to do a good job and offer praise when appropriate. You might say, “I am so proud of you that you volunteered to be the leader of the ‘toy clean up’ team in your classroom. It is a big job to make sure all your classmates are doing their part.”

Find ways to create problem solving situations. Children can learn how to solve their own problems. Allow children to start making small decisions such as which activity they want to participate in and Then give them more opportunities to make decisions as they learn the concepts of responsibility and consequences of making a decision.

Give children the opportunity to take leadership roles in the classroom .Create leadership situations in the form of classroom jobs. Children can lead by becoming the classroom “greeter”, “paper/supply manager”, “line leader,” or “attendance taker”. Teachers should inform children of the responsibilities of each classroom job and guide them as they take on that leadership role. Children should have the opportunity to try various leadership jobs within the classroom

Teach children how to work with others in a team situation. Group projects or sports activities are ways for children to work on a team.

Assist children to develop a plan or strategy to address a problem or situation. Children, as well as adults, shy away from leadership tasks because they feel overwhelmed. Show children how to break tasks into workable ways to get the job done.

Encourage children to pursue things that interest them. They may develop a passion for it and feel comfortable and later take on a leadership role.

Encourage parents to look for leadership opportunities for children. Leadership opportunities can be in your child care program or another program at a school, church, community or club. Children can also take a leadership role in a family event.

Encourage communication and action. Leadership involves speaking up or taking action. You can encourage children’s leadership abilities by suggesting projects or identifying problems that may be important to them and helping them to come up with suggestions for actions and possible solutions.

“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.”

COVER STORY


New Year Celebration-2018

Kids Spread happiness with wonderful 'New Year Celebration' on 2/01/18. Kids cheered and wished each

other ‘Happy New Year.’ Pre-Primary family hearty wishes "May almighty ponder upon with his marvelous

blessing and give everyone Health, Wealth, Peace, and Happiness.

“Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year”.

Student’s Corner


Nursery Sports day

Nursery Sports day was organized on 08/01/18. Games like Musical chair, Bowling, Bounce the ball, Zigzag

race, Find the coin were organized arranged for kids. Preparation for the celebration of the sports day was

made much in advance. The game started by Mashal signal. It was the most enjoyable day for Nursery tiny

tots and they played different games with greatest spirit.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Jr. Kg. Sports Day

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins the championship”

The most awaited “Annual Sports Day” was held on 09/01/18 for Jr.Kg. kids. Sports day bring new energy into

the hearts and minds of the kids. Once the races began, the air was filled with cheering and tons of

encouragement for the young athletes. It was a delight to see the excitement with which kids challenged

themselves to attempt the variety of race. The collective energy of the kids and the facilitators added up to

an energetic and fun-filled celebration. At the end, the young achievers were awarded with the medal.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Sr. Kg. Sports Day

Gold Medal isn’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination and a hard- to- find alloy called

guts.

A sport at Pre-Primary level is not about competition. It is about having fun, being physically active, and

learning the basics of sports. Little angels of Sr.Kg. got an opportunity to display their self- confidence,

patience, zeal, and sportsmanship. To celebrate sports day the teachers of pre-primary decorated the whole

playground beautifully with balloons, flags, charts etc.

This day is marked with great joy and discovering the inner talent of the child in the field of sports. Lastly, the

young achievers were awarded with medal who won in various races. Kids face was lit with pride and a sense

of achievement, as they received their medal.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Uttarayan celebration

Uttarayan comes from joining two different Sanskrit words “Uttar”(North) and “Ayan”(Movement toward). Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti is the day when the Sun starts to travel toward North as a sign of coming summer. It is celebrated all over India but it is known as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Uttarayan in Gujarat. Echo Uttarayan was celebrated by the kids of Gajerian on 12/01/18. Tiny tots took an oath “Not to fly Kites and Not to harm human, birds, and animals”. They had Ladoos and Chikkis in their breakfast and had a great fun.

Student’s Corner


NATURE ACTIVITY

Journey from Wheat to Bread

Pre-primary # kids had # super #day. Kids were showed Journey from wheat to bread by PPT and explained different food items are made from wheat for Ex. Biscuits, Theplas, Khakhras, Laddu, Chapatis, Golpapdi, Sukhadi, Sheera, Lapsi, etc… The objective of this activity is to acquaint the kids the journey from wheat to bread and to make kids aware

the value of our “Indian Bread” and the role of a farmer in the "Indian Society”.

Student’s Corner


Vasant Panchami

The chilling air of winter has changed into smoothing cold breeze, here comes the spring season known as Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami in India. It is one of the important festivals in India. To mark the day ‘Gajera Vidyabhavan ‘pre-primary- Utran Celebrated “Vasant Panchami” on 22/01/18 in the school campus. Kids and teachers dressed in yellow color outfits and offered yellow color flowers to the goddess Saraswati and worship. Beautiful pieces of Art related to Basant Panchami were decorated on the board. Teachers and kids sang “SaraswatiVandana”. Kids also learned about the importance of showing respect to books as they are repositories of wisdom and knowledge. The kids enjoyed the day enlightened by the blessing of “Maa Saraswati”.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Sensory Education & Taste Activity - Jr.Kg.

Activity on exploring taste was done by pre-primary toddlers. Kids explore different flavor of taste:- Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Spicy. Kids got an opportunity to taste the different flavor and became aware to taste. Teachers explained kids tongue is the organ which helps them to taste. It was the wonderful activity for kids.

Student’s Corner


Sensory Education & Taste Activity

Our Sense organs play a very important role in our every day lives as they allow us to sense things.

The teachers explained different type of taste Ex. Sweet, Sour, Salty, Spicy, and Bitter to kids and also explained tongue is an organ which helps to taste food. Taste is very important due to its role in helping us to determine the flavor of food and other substance. In fact, our ability to taste has historically been linked to our survival. A sense of taste gives us the indication whether a food is good for health or not.

Student’s Corner


Republic Day Celebration

“Freedom in Mind, Faith in words,

Pride in our Heart, Memories in our soul”

Keeping this quote in mind pre-primary department celebrated “Republic Day”. It was a spectacular event in school. It was a moment of great pride for all of us. Kids of pre-primary dressed in tricolor outfit. The sky think of changing its color from blue to tricolor as it sees the tiny tots drenched in the color of nationality. A pre-primary wing was decorated with balloons of tricolor. Balloons in tricolor looked brilliant on a bright morning. Some kids dressed up like the freedom fighter. They all were carrying national flags and spread the message of love and peace. The whole campus came alive with the spirit of patriotism. The fantastic exhibition of Indian culture and tradition was undertaken by teachers to show “UNITY IN DIVERSITY” in India.

There was a flow of joy and celebration in the air.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Martyr’s Day Celebration

You will live forever, soldier!

Martyr’s Day was celebrated on 30/01/18 to pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for the freedom, welfare, and progress of the India, and sacrificed their lives.

Student’s Corner


Glimpses Semi Final Solo Dance Competition

Student’s Corner


Final Round Solo Dance Competition

A “Solo Dance Competition” was organized for tiny tots. The competition started with great zeal and enthusiasm young modernists were thrilled to be a part of colorful vibrant and energizing events. The choreography, rhythm, synchronization, and presentation of all kids were par excellence.

The competition was judged by our dance sir Mr. Divyesh Patel and Mr. Mukesh Pradhan.

Student’s Corner


Student’s Corner


Descending order activity

Descending order activity was done by Jr.Kg. kids. The objective of this activity is to teach the kids to arrange

the number from bigger to smaller. Activity is a great way for the kids to visualize descending order.

Student’s Corner


Animals and their Young ones

A teacher explained the concept of ‘Animal and their Young ones’ to Sr.Kg. toddlers through clipping. Pictures

of Animals and their young ones were shown and explained the kid's animals also give birth to young ones as

human beings. Human Babies are called kids in same way animal young ones also have name Ex. Dog Babies

are called puppy, Cat - kitten, Cow – Calf. Kids enjoyed a lot and had a great fun in A.V. room.

Student’s Corner


Nature club activity

Mask Making of Birds and Wild Animals

Student’s Corner


Thumb Printing - Nursery

Thumb printing was done by Nursery kids. Thumb printing activity was a really fun moment for students. Kids pick

a paint color and pour a tiny bit onto chart paper. One by one every kid had done thumb printing activity.

Student’s Corner


January month birthday celebration of Teachers

Art and craft Teachers Training

Teacher’s Corner


Importance of Education

Education is the foundation of the development. It helps to develop a person, a society and a nation. Without

education our life is incomplete. Education enlightens one’s life. It is the third eye of a man. The third eye can

see the objects which the two eyes cannot see. It changes the dark into light.

Education is the backbone of the development. It helps to carry our different developmental activities. With

the help of education, a person can be a better human being. It can make one’s life happy and satisfied. It can

uplift the standard of people. It is an important part of every person. An educated man can live quality life

whereas an uneducated man is compelled to pass miserable life. If people are educated, they can abolish all

the bad practices of a society and can bring in all the good practices. Education develops a society. If all the

societies of a country are developed then it is sure that the country itself will be developed.

Without education a human being remains incomplete. If a man is not educated, he cannot live life fully. An

uneducated person is not clear about what he wants to achieve in his life. He cannot make correct decisions.

He is always confused regarding what to do and what not to do.

Education is the essence of our life. To do any kind of the work, education is the most. Education makes

every thing so much easier and clear. It helps us to choose the right path. Education makes us aware about

the ongoing problems and threats. It helps us protect from doing the wrong thing. Hence, education is the

most important part of our lives and everybody must have right to education.

Jignasha D. Patel Teacher (Jr. Kg. D)

Teacher’s Corner


A WINNER’S BLUEPRINT FOR ACHIEVEMENT

BELIEVE while others are DOUBLING.

PLAN while others are PLAYING.

STUDY while others are SLEEPING.

DECIDE while others are LOVING.

PREPARE while others are DAYDREAMING.

BEING while others are PROCRASTINATING.

WORK while others are WISHING.

SAVE while others are WASTING.

LISTEN while others are TALKING.

SMILE while others are POUTING.

COMMAND while others are CRITICIZING.

PERSIST while others are QUITTING..

Nisha B. Swami, Vice Principal

Teacher’s Corner


Importance of Communication Skills for Students:

A student starts learning how to communicate right at home, but learning at school is a different ball game

altogether.

At school, the student learns how to address issues of peers and how to respond keeping the others in mind.

It is important that a student works towards developing communication skills as it will help them in the long

run.

Student life is a foundation and hence, how we communicate in student life will define how we communicate

professionally. You need to impart communication through reading, presentation skills, listening, writing and

oral communication.

1. Initial Emphasis on reading is very important:

One needs to be a good reader to develop your communication skills. With reading a student can enrich their

vocabulary and knowledge. They can communicate in all the topics because of the knowledge base that has

been developed with the reading.

Being a reader is a stepping stone to become a good orator in the future. You can read books, newspapers,

magazines, anything that you find interesting.

Teacher’s Corner


2. Emphasise on writing to communicate well with words:

It is important to be a good reader but it is equally important to be a good writer. By good write, it does not

mean that you can write books and articles on any topic.

A well-written communication skill is the one where the words express the right tone and put the idea across

effectively. A written communication should not be confusing, it can send out wrong information and cause

issues.

A written communication can be used as evidence, and hence it is important that a student knows what to

write and how to write effectively.

3. Emphasize on presentation and speeches:

Many students have issues in presenting their ideas or project. This could be due to stage fear, less

confidence, nervousness and any other factor.

It is important that as a student you participate in as many presentational and speech based activity to get

the fear out and master the art.

In the near future presentation and speeches will become an integral part of your professional career and

you need to be comfortable with it. So, practice as much as you can, on your presentation and speech skills.

4. Emphasize on Listening skills:

You should have the patience and ability to listen to others and register their conversation. Conversation is

not just about the ability to speak, it is about the communication ability to listen also.

5. Master the techniques that can help in developing the skills:

As a student, you should not fear away or run away from a conversation. Be it a school activity or just a group

of friends; put your ideas across with no fear. The more you step back, the more issues you will have in future

to express yourself.

Shiromani S. Patel, Vice principal

Teacher’s Corner


P.T.M.

The P.T.M. was organized for tiny tot’s parents. Beautiful art and craft exhibition was arranged for parents. It was a great interaction between teachers and parents for the development of their children where they discussed both the strength and the areas of improvement.

The P.T.M. came to an end with the conclusion that the progress of the students depends on the joint efforts of parents and teachers.

Parent’s Corner


Seminar by Dr.Jagrut patel

“Prevention is far better than curing a disease according to Ayurveda”

Dr. JagrutA. Patel seminar for parents on “Health tips” was organized. Many Ayurveda tips were given by him which is 100% natural & 0% side effect. Ayurveda can cure any health problem with the natural home remedies available in your kitchen. Ayurveda is completely natural and it doesn’t just focus on curing diseases but focuses on completely eradicating it. Some best herbs can treat many health problems for healthy life.

So….. “Eat Healthy Be Healthy”

Parent’s Corner


B is for Beach Little the Leaf

Michele Lynn Maria Teresa

Bookworm’s Diary


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