“Diversity makes the world more beautiful!”

Students of GCIS Grade I-V CBSE celebrated Ethnic Day in full pomp and splendor on 17th October 2017. Ethnicity plays a major role in how student’s personality is shaped. The faculty and students from different cultures, regions and languages joined hands to celebrate and showcase their respective regional cultures and traditions to everyone present on campus. The main message of the celebration was to respect the tradition and recognize the culture of our country.

We at GCIS try to give always new exposure to the kids in all the aspects. Keeping this in mind we had an educational trip to Decathlon for our Grade I and II to help them know more about the different equipments used in various fields of sports .On 23rd October – Grade I A, E, C & D, 24th October- Grade I B, F, G & II A, C & 25th October- Grade II B, D, E & F went for the trip.

Taking students into a new environment gives them the experience of travelling in a group and teaches them to be respectful of the locations they visit. Kids get to visit a place to which they have never been before.

Kids explored the whole store knowing about the various sports related things like camping accessories, cycles, basket balls, shuttle bats, outdoor accessories, gym accessories and many more sports related materials.

The trip to decathlon gave the students the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience new environment and enjoy a day away from the classroom.

The Kids too had a great time playing throwing dart, tranquil in and wave board.

CBSE Secondary conducted Literary competitions in the month of October like Extempore, Elocution and Debate for the students of Grades VI to X. Participating in these competitions helps them to hone their presentation skills.

Many of the students performed excellently which made the audience realise that they had researched the topic very well. They articulated their opinions so strongly that made the teachers and judges realise that there were many budding thinkers and analysts among the students.

Diwali is the time best loved by children who have just got freedom from their midterm exams. This is the time for celebrations!

Children have a vivid imagination and Diwali;the festival of Lights gives free reign to their creativity. Rather than fire crackers and injures themselves, we would have childrenfire their fantasies and express it on paper through amazing pictures!

On 16th October, children of Grades I-V, CBSE at GCIS gave form to their wishes on printed pictures. Many others brought their desires to life through free-hand drawing. The result was an amalgamation and riot of colours and artistic skills!

In his constant attempt at learning from the best international practices, our principal, Mr Venkata Suresh Lolla, paid a visit to two schools in Ekaterinburg, Russia earlier this month.

Alongside with the USPU professor Daria Starkova he has visited Gymnasia Art-Etude (with focus on Art and Music) and Gymnasia #9, counting its history from 1861 and rating among top-25 schools in Russia.

Seeing the two brilliantly established organisations was truly inspiring.

We’re hoping for fruitful collaborations in the future.

On October 6 our principal, Mr. Venkata Suresh Lolla, was invited to deliver a key note address at the Female Leaders’ International Forum in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The topic of the event was “Teaching Training University and Leadership in Education”.

The annual Forum has been held since 2014, it’s organized by a Chinese Professor, president of Women Leadership Academy and Chinese Communication University, Liu Jinan.

Mr. Lolla took a word at the event, pointing out the major problems women face in employment and working environment and stating the importance of the development of the strong female leadership in Education in particular.

Another milestone achieved. Our bond with Ural State Pedagogical University (USPU), Russia has become stronger.

Mr. Venkata Suresh Lolla, Principal of GCIS met Ms. Alevtina Simonova, rector of USPU on 9th October at university premises to sign a cooperation agreement.

Mr. Lolla arrived to the USPU for participation in the Ural Sub-Forum of the World Forum of Women-Presidents of Universities “Pedagogical University and Leadership in Education”, as well as holding negotiations on cooperation.

Few highlights of the discussions included invitation of specialists of the University to teach the English language at GCIS for the exchange of experience and conduct scientific and methodological work with Indian teachers.

In addition, Mr. Lolla invited the best students of USPU, future English teachers, to practice at the Global City School. He also expressed interest in cooperation with other educational units of the USPU, for example, the Institute of Music and Art Education.

Rector Alevtina Simonova supported the Principal’s proposals, noting the existing experience of cooperation in similar areas with other countries, in particular with China, Germany, Poland.

The meeting was also attended by: Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages Natalia Pestova, Head of the Department of English Philology and Comparative Linguistics Daria Starkova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs Nina Bugueva.

In recognition to his contribution to intercultural learning and world peace, AFS Intercultural Programs India has selected our Principal, Mr. Venkata Suresh Lolla, to be one of the 4 volunteers to represent India on the Volunteer Exchange Program in Russia in September-October 2017.

As a part of the training program Mr. Venkata Suresh Lolla had the opportunity of visiting 6 schools and a university in Kirov, Russia. His program included understanding and practicing teaching in Russian schools. The following organisations were visited during his stay:

1. Kirov Economics and Law Lyceum
2. Gymnasia 46
3. Gymnasia 1 of Kirovochepetsk
4. Alexander Grin Gymnasia
5. Gymnasia 1 of Slobodskoy
6. Vyatka State University in Kirov
7. Vyatka Humanitarian Gymnasia

We are pleased to inform that Kirov Economics and Law Lyceum and Gymnasia 46 have shown keen interest to partner with GCIS for student and teacher exchange programs.

Students and Teachers would immensely benefit from collaboration projects and gain deep insights on similarities and differences across cultures, which would enable them to broaden the horizon of their thinking.

We are eagerly waiting to strengthen our bond with our big brother Russia through these partnerships.

Last month we were paid a visit by our last year’s AFS exchange teacher Mr. Danila Starkov, an expert in French from Russia. Mr. Danila helped our CIE 8-9-10 students by sharing successful strategies for passing the exam with the most focus on the speaking and listening aspects.

We at GCIS aim at providing our students best opportunities by all means. This friendly collaboration has definitely given us a lot.

GCIS is an inclusive school, providing schooling to children with Learning Difficulties also. The Supportive Instructions Team of the school caters to the individualized needs of children who require to be taught in a different manner.

In an attempt to sensitize children about accepting others who are differently abled, the students of Grade 5, CBSE were taken on a field trip to the Spastics Society of Karnataka, on 15/09/2017.

Ms Shobha Sunder of the Medico Social Work Department briefed our students about what causes some children to be disabilities and how awareness of the variations amidst the society can play a pivotal role in paving a smooth path for these children to have a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Ms Radha Mohan, a valued staff member of SSk conducted a tour of the facility.

SSK also houses a Sheltered Work Unit for children and adults who are incapable of fending for themselves outside the protective walls of this facility. It includes a Creative Art Unit and Tailoring Unit. The members of these units earn their living and showcase their talent in Paper Craft, making mats and bags.

Students of Grade 5 went home with carrying the light of awareness of accepting, including and welcoming the differently abled in their lives.

Having a good memory is a great skill to have in life. It helps the students to exercise their memory effectively. Keeping this in mind, we conducted a ‘Be Brain Fit activity’ for CBSE Grade III-V on 5th Sep 2017. Different items were laid in front of the students and they classified, remembered and recalled the images. This game helped the students to create a mental map of the layout of the images.

The theme for 2017 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was A Commonwealth for Peace, with topics that challenged young writers to consider peace at every level. Over 12,300 young people from across the Commonwealth entered the Competition.

Altogether 16 participants from CIE responded to specific topics, using their own voice and words creatively. They were expected to show originality and flair, linked to sound academic standards and competent use of English as a written language. All entrants received a Certificate of Participation and we also take pride in announcing that 5 were awarded certificates of Gold, Silver and Bronze in both junior and senior categories.

The recipients are:

1. Gold Award- Abhay Azariah (CIE 10, senior)
2. Silver Award- a) Janani K (CIE 9, junior) b) Hari Prasad (CIE 7, junior)
3. Bronze Award- a) Angel Ebenezer (CIE 9, senior) and b) Nishtha Vats (CIE 6, junior)

Investment of hard efforts resulted in glorious feats. Our heartiest congratulations to all the award recipients and anticipating more for greater attainment.

Depth of the young writers’ inner voices can be felt as we explore some of their works by clicking on the given link below:

https://view.joomag.com/commonwealth-essay/M0293250001505415264

You can also check out the brief presentation of all the works here:
https://view.joomag.com/commonwealth-essay-competition-presentation/M0680386001505415039