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- ICSE Results 2021 – 2022

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- INVESTITURE CEREMONY
DATE:22.06.2022
GRADES: 9 & 10
The event, conducted in the Mark David Hall, began with a welcome note, followed by a hymn. Our Principal, Ms Jane Kotian then addressed the gathering with a special focus on the newly elected student council members.
Ms Kotian emphasised the fact that everyone was a leader. She mentioned that the school was privileged to have been led by great leaders from whom many a lesson were learnt - from our founder Principal, Mr Mark David, Discipline and Decorum; from Ms M Chandrashekhar to be organised and meticulous; from Ms A Barretto to hold on to traditional values and to be sensitive towards children and from Ms S George to give wings to one’s creativity and to always be open-minded. What is also important is that they honed their skills, perfected them and used them to uplift others and that was the true hallmark of a leader. The Student Council was encouraged to do the same and make a positive impact on society. She reiterated that it would invoke in every Scottishite a sense of gratitude and pride to know that the School had sent out to the world gentle and compassionate leaders who people love, are loyal to and are willing to be influenced by.
Ms Kotian urged the Student Council to help the school, listen to the students, be sensitive to their voices and voice out the same to the concerned authorities. She also encouraged them to stand up against what was wrong and unethical and to look after the young children who look up to them. She assured them of continued guidance and support.
Her address ended with a prayer after which a blessing was spoken over the Student Council. This was followed by the Oath taking Ceremony where the Student Council was formally invested in their respective roles.
American Songwriter, Dolly Parton, ‘if your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader’.
This ceremony which was also attended by the parents of the Student Council members ended on this inspiring note.

- SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
DATE:22.06.2022
GRADES: KG to 10
A special prayer service was organised to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the School.
To mark the School’s twenty-fifth year and in honour of the founder Principal, Mr Mark David, a plaque with his name was unveiled and the assembly hall was named after him.
Students of grades Kg to 8 took part in the special prayer service in their respective classrooms. This was followed by the Principal's address and the timeline video of the School. They took part in the Intra Class Art competition. and engaged in interesting activities. Students of Grades 9 & 10 attended the special service in the assembly hall that was streamed live. This was followed by the Inter-house Poster Painting Competition. Non-participants engaged in enjoyable activities. The Finals of the Inter-house Basket Ball & Football Tournament also took place that day.

- ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
DATE: 09.06.2022
GRADES: Jr.Kg
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-23
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Orientation began with the Lord's prayer. The Principal, Mrs J Kotian welcomed the parents and addressed them. She began by introducing the Senior Academic Coordinator Ms E. Selvaraj, the Academic Coordinator Ms Quadras and the class teachers of the respective grades. Parents were informed about the Covid protocol, the discipline to be maintained and the importance of attendance on the first and last day of school per term. The history of the school, the school flag and the houses was shared. They were given a glimpse of the school magazine - Tartan. The Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms Selvaraj continued with the orientation by talking about the importance of regular study habits, the School Uniform and modes of communication with the school. Ms Quadras highlighted various aspects like the reopening dates of the school, subject teachers teaching the grade, subjectwise syllabus, monthly activities, uploading of homework worksheets, submissions of worksheets and integrated activities. In the open forum that was conducted towards the end of the session, the Principal addressed each and every query of the parents. Parents appreciated the principal and the school in general. The syllabus, rules and regulations, the timetable and important email addresses were uploaded to the school website at the end of the day to help and assist parents further.

DATE: 02/03.06.2022
GRADES: Sr.Kg & 8
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-23
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Orientation began with the Lord's prayer. The Principal, Ms J Kotian addressed the parents by introducing the Senior Academic Coordinator Ms E. Selvaraj, the Academic Coordinator, the academic coordinators - Ms H Kaur (Grades 6 to 8), Ms M Chakravorthy (Grades 3 to 5), Ms T Quadros (Grades KG to 2) and the class teachers of the respective grades. Parents were informed about the Covid protocols to be followed, discipline and the importance of attendance on the first and last day of school per term. The Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms Selveraj spoke to the parents about the importance of regular study habits, the School uniform and modes of communication with the school. The academic coordinators of the respective grades informed parents about the dates of school reopening, subject teachers teaching a particular grade, subjectwise details, submission of worksheets and integrated activities. In the open forum that followed, the Principal addressed the queries the parents shared. The parents appreciated Ma'am in particular and school in general. The syllabus, rules and regulations, class timetable, and important email addresses were uploaded on the school website at the end of the day on the same day to help and assist parents further.

DATE: 02.03.2022
GRADES: 9 & 10
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-23
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Principal, Ms J Kotian addressed the parents and enlightened them on the academic reviews, choice of subjects, break up of marks and the tentative dates for assessments. Ms M David (Coordinator for Grades 9 & 10) highlighted the plan of action for the various subjects through the year along with the project details & practicals. Following this, the Senior Academic Co.ordinator, Ms E.Selvaraj shared the study time, communication with the school, tentative reopening & closing dates & timings. In the open forum that followed at the end of the session, the Principal addressed the queries that parents had. The Principal assured the parents that the teachers would be available to help their wards. Parents were satisfied with the answers given by our Principal. Parents were appreciative of all the hard work done by the School. The Syllabus and the plan of action for each subject were uploaded on the website, on the same day to help and assist parents further.

- SPECIAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
READING WEEK
Date: 13-17.06.2022
Grades: 1 to 10
Students engaged in various activities such as participating in quizzes on the online platform, writing letters to their favourite author, designing an alternate book cover for their favourite book and writing an autobiographical poem. The younger ones also enjoyed singing the ‘Reading is Fun’ song and viewing videos on how books are made while gaining knowledge about the different genres of literature.

- SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES:
- WORLD PRODUCTIVITY DAY
Date: 20.06.2022
Grades: 1 to 10
A special assembly was conducted to commemorate the day. Students were introduced to the concept with the help of a video. Students of Grade 3 spoke about how we can make our day more productive by keeping distractions at bay, following the two-minute rules, handling the difficult tasks first and the like. Grade 6 pupils recorded and presented a video highlighting the need and importance of being productive in one's personal and professional life, especially in these competitive times. Key tips on how to be productive and mindful even in the midst of busy schedules were shared. The presentation ended with the rendition of the School Song followed by the National Anthem.

- READING WEEK
Date: 17.06.2022
Grades: 1 to 10
Students observed Reading Week in honour of Mr P.N. Panicker known as the Father of the Library Movement in the Indian state of Kerala. A special assembly was streamed for all classes to highlight the importance of Reading Day. While the Senior school assembly had a segment where Prisha Singh of 9A shared about the novella published by her, the Junior School assembly had a segment by Dishta Sikri where she spoke about the proud moment when she met her favourite author, Sudha Murty. The Assembly culminated with all children of the school taking the Reading Pledge.

- INDIAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT(IYP) & SCOTTISH MODEL UNITED NATIONS (SMUN) - ORIENTATION
Date: 30.06.2022
Grades: 8 to 10
Organized by: Bombay Scottish School, Mahim
Venue: Mark David Hall
Resource Persons: Tarun Patil, Yash Puggal, Srishti Rakhecha (Alumni - BSS, Powai)
Students learnt about the process in which these two conferences will take place. An informal debate was conducted which helped students understand what is expected of them at these conferences. Queries were answered and students were encouraged to participate in the events.

- WEBINAR:
Date: 08.06.2022
Grades: 8 & 9
Topic: Geography - Revitalizing Our Oceans
Organised by: The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) and U.S. Consulate General Chennai
Resource Persons: Taru Mehta, Director of TERI; Ramachandran Bhatta, US Consulate General, Chennai

Platform: Zoom
The following aspects were highlighted in the webinar which aimed at developing a worldwide movement of citizens to conserve the world’s oceans.
1. History of maritime in India.
2. Marine Health
3. Conservation and environmental significance.
4. Marine biodiversal information.
5. Climate Change and Global Warming

- COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Date: 22.06.22
Initiative: Tree Plantation
Venue: School Campus
Grades: 8 to 10
A Neem tree was planted by the Principal, Ms J Kotian in the presence of the staff and students on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the School.

Date: 29.06.22- 5.07.2022
Initiative: Clothes Donation Drive
Venue: School Campus
Donors: BSS Staff members
The donation (Sarees, Salwar-Kurta & Night Gowns) collected through this drive will be donated to Penial New Life Mission & Navjeevan's special home.

Date: 22nd March 2022 to February 2023.
Initiative: Hair Donation Drive
Venue: School Campus
Grades: K to 10
In association with Tata Memorial, the Hearts & Hands Club of the School has organised a Hair donation drive. This drive is open to students of the School as well as volunteers, parents and relatives. The specifications and requirements for the length of hair were shared through a video made by the volunteers of the club.

Date: 27.04.2022
Initiative: Newspaper Drive to raise funds for Deonar Home for Minors
Venue: School Campus
Grades: K to 10
Interested students collected old newspapers at home and sold them. Some students also organized newspaper collection drives in their society. The money raised through this drive was collected by the PTA members. The donation raised will be used to rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.

- FAREWELL
Date: 1.04.2022
Grade: ICSE 2022
Venue: On Campus
The programme began with a prayer service followed by the rendition of Mariah Carey’s ‘Hero’ by the teachers. The Principal then addressed the outgoing students. The School Captain, Vice-Captain, and the Sports Captain, along with the Principal, the Senior Academic coordinator, the ICSE coordinator and the class teachers, planted a sapling on behalf of their batch. The highlight of the fun-filled evening that was based on the theme - ‘Solasta’ (a Scottish adjective that means luminous or shining) was the much-awaited BSS Lad and Lass competition where Veerish Leeka and Mihika Nair were adjudged the winners. The proceedings were interspersed with fulfilled game sessions and spot prizes. Students were taken down the memory lane through a video that showcased glimpses of their years spent at school. The vote of thanks was delivered by the outgoing school captain following which students were given personalized mementoes as they bid their final adieu to their alma mater.

- VALEDICTORY SERVICE
Date: 31.3.2022
Grade: ICSE 2022
Platform: YouTube _ School Channel
The programme which was compered by the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms E.Selvaraj began with a prayer service. Following this, Grade 10 class representatives gave their valedictory speeches and emphasised how they were very grateful to the school for the knowledge they had gained and the values they had imbibed. They thanked the Principal, the Senior Academic Coordinator, the academic coordinators and the entire staff for their untiring effort in making their learning fruitful. The class teachers of Grade 10, shared their words of wisdom with the students and exhorted the students to fare well in life. They also appreciated the efforts put in by the students, especially in the last two years. In her motivating speech, Our principal, Ms J Kotian talked about the momentum that the students should gain for their semester-2 examination in order to achieve their desired percentage. She motivated them to pursue their passion. She reminded them that between who they are and who they want to be is a journey that they must complete on their own. At times, they must stop and assess if they are on the right path. There may be unexpected challenges along the way. They may get help from family and friends, but eventually, they must climb their mountain on their own with discipline, consistency, vigour and self-sacrifice. She encouraged them to stay focused on their goals no matter what, striking a balance between what they do and pursue. The programme ended with the Principal Ma'am wishing them the best for their future.

- PARENT ORIENTATION
Date: 02.03. 2022
Grade: ICSE BATCH 2022-23 & Grade 9 (2022-23)
Platform: Google Meet
The Principal, Ms J Kotian addressed the parents and enlightened them on the process of academic reviews, break up of marks and tentative schedule for assessments. Ms M David (Coordinator for Grades 9 & 10) highlighted the year’s plan of action for all the subjects, project details & practicals. Following this, the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms E Selvaraj spoke about study time, modes of communication with the school, tentative reopening and closing dates as well as school timings. In the open forum that followed at the end of the session, the Principal addressed all queries that parents had to their satisfaction. She assured the parents that the teachers would always be available to help their students. Parents were appreciative of the effort put in by the School. The syllabus, as well as the plan of action for each subject, was uploaded to the website to help and assist parents further.

- CHANGE OF GUARD
Date: 18.02. 2022
Grades: 8 to 10
Platform: Google Meet
The programme began with a prayer service. Following this, in her speech, the outgoing captain, Mihika Nair thanked the Principal and the staff. She appreciated the efforts put in by her teammates during her tenure and motivated the Student Council to follow to be grounded in the values they have imbibed in school and to show true leadership qualities by serving others diligently. Our Principal, Ms J Kotian inspired students to live up to the legacy of our founders, reminding them about the values that the school stands for and urging them to pursue that. She also appreciated the efforts and initiatives put in by the Student Council. The much-awaited results of the newly elected Student Council 2022-23 were announced by our Principal, Ms J Kotain. The newly elected Student Council thanked the members who voted for them and promised to do their duties faithfully. The School flag was symbolically handed over by the outgoing captain, Mihika Nair to the newly elected School Captain, Pulak Banerjee Haldiya, who in turn handed it over to our Principal. The programme ended with the singing of the School Song and National Anthem.

- COMMUNITY SERVICE:
DATE: 14.02.22 to 22.02.22
VENUE: School
ORGANIZED BY: The Interact Club, BSS Powai in collaboration with the Duhita Foundation
GRADES: KG to 10
In association with Duhita Foundation, the Interact Club of Bombay Scottish School, Powai organized a stationery donation drive to provide personal educational support to the underprivileged tribal children of Gholvad village in Palghar district, Dahanu Taluka.

The following Stationery items were donated by students:
KG: Pencil Box, Loose Pencils And Water Bottles
Grades 1& 2: Erasers, Sharpeners And Tiffin Boxes.
Grades 3 & 4: Colour Pencils, Crayons, Watercolours, Sketch Pens And Highlighters
Grades 5 &6: Paints, Ball Pens, Gel Pens, Refills And Colouring Books For Small Children
Grades 7 & 8: Geometry Box, Writing Pads, Files, Geometry Instruments, Punch Machine And Staplers With Pins
Grades 9 & 10: Notebooks, Refill Sheets And Chart Papers

- WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS
Topic: Digital Safety
Date: 24.02.2022
Organizer: In-house
Resource Person: Mr Sayantan Sen
Grades: 6
The session showcased how Games, Social Media and other online spaces give children opportunities to meet and chat with people outside the confines of their real-life communities. In this workshop, a discussion on how students should be mindful of whom they're talking to and the kind of information they're sharing online was conducted.

Topic: Cyber Security
Date: 23.02.2022
Organizer: In-house
Resource Person: Mr Sayantan Sen
Grades: 5
Students learnt to identify potential online predators. Many examples of how online predators gain trust were shared. They were cautioned against sharing personal information with people online.

Topic: Cyber Security
Date: 22.02.2022
Organizer: In-house
Resource Person: Mr Sayantan Sen
Grades: 7
Emphasis was placed on the need to be safe while browsing the web and using various sites and apps. Students were warned about the presence of online predators when one is chatting/talking to strangers online.

- THEME BASED MORNING ASSEMBLIES
Topic: Elections
Date: 14.03.2022
Grade: 6 to 10
The Heritage Club raised awareness about elections and highlighted how India is truly a democratic country. Information about the different bodies for which elections are conducted was shared through a self-curated video along with information on current elections being held in the country.
Topic: Marathi Diwas
Date: 28.02.2022
Grade: 1 to 7
A special assembly was conducted to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great poet, Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar. Information on the importance of this day was presented through graphics and audio and visual presentations. Students spoke about Kusumagraj. They shared his life story, recited songs and played audiovisual. They thought for the day was read followed by the singing of the School Song and National Anthem.

- LENS IT
Grade:7A
Topic: World League - A Chronicle On International Organisation
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation began with a play wherein a few students recorded themselves live at the airport. The reasons for the formation of the international organisation were chronicled through the historical background of World War II. The working of all the organisations was explained in brief and their implication and association with India were drawn home. SMUN 2018 was mentioned along with the showing of its video found on YouTube. Parents' participation was achieved through a live quiz (via Quizizz). The programme ended with the class music band presenting their version of Loius Armstrong's famous song, ‘What a Wonderful World’.

Grade:7B
Topic: Quintessential Commodities
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation highlighted the shift from offline to online shopping once the pandemic struck. The programme began with a quiz that evaluated the knowledge of the audience with respect to online applications, followed by a skit that depicted a household scene showcasing how one becomes dependent on online apps for grocery shopping. A song, showing the shift from offline to online shopping and set to the tune of Bryan Adam’s hit song, 'Summer of 69', was penned down by the students. A panel discussion was enacted between many personalities who were affected (positively and negatively) during the pandemic. This segment highlighted how sometimes online shopping can turn into an addiction. A live poll was conducted giving the audience a chance to identify how and why they shop unnecessarily and a few easy steps on how one can refrain from doing so were suggested.

Grade:7C
Topic: Fame: A Double-Edged Sword
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation highlighted the pros and cons of fame. The programme began with a quiz that pointed out how people can be famous for the good that they have done or be infamous for their wrongdoings. They then enacted two scenes depicting the highs and lows of fame which led them to debate on the topic - ‘Is being famous a boon or a bane?’ In a live poll that was conducted, parents were asked to respond to the question, 'If you could choose to be famous, what would you choose to be famous for?' The courtroom drama that followed emphasized the need to stay in touch with the value systems that support us in our struggles.

Grade: 6A
Topic: Celebrate with an Attitude of Gratitude
Date: 18.02.2022
Celebration is an important part of human life. Students highlighted how with the passage of time, the way of celebrating any event has undergone a change. They showcased how at present people celebrate on account of societal pressure and spend a huge amount of money that could have otherwise been used for social causes. They emphasised how this attitude of heightened materialism has led to many social evils in society. They presented solutions on how surplus money could be used for the welfare of society.

Grade: 6B
Topic: Armchair Activism: How Social Media Changed the Way We Fight for Change
Date: 18.02.2022
Armchair activism, which is gaining momentum, educates the masses about ongoing issues and helps them do their bit from the comfort of our homes. Students drew a distinction between the activism of the past and the present, garnering opinions of their parents through a poll, providing examples of effective change brought about through this medium of activism across the globe, stating the pros of armchair activism through a 'pass the paper challenge', a live segment on how one can turn their armchair activism into good and lastly, a play on how one can start a petition. In conclusion, they conducted a quiz based on their presentation.

Grade: 6C
Topic: Heroic efforts & Unsung Heroes of Kargil War 1999
Date: 18.02.2022
Students narrated a few episodes that took place during the Kargil War. The entire script was pre-recorded as a documentary highlighting some live events, timelines and interviews. They brought forth the fact that those who are defending our country with unparalleled valour and undying passion for our motherland are the ‘True Heroes’. Students paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the Kargil War and honoured their undaunting courage and uncompromising integrity. Their prime motive was to light the flame of patriotism within each individual. Students concluded the programme with a quiz based on their presentation.

Grade:5A
Topic: Mathematics- A Poetry of Logic
Date: 18.02.2022
With respect to Mathematics, this presentation highlighted the fears and challenges that one faces and shed light on ways in which one can overcome them in their day to day life. They presented different applications that could make learning Mathematics both fun and easy. The contribution of various mathematicians to the field of Mathematics was focused upon. They also showcased simple calculation tricks like multiplication with 11, 5 and squares of two-digit numbers ending with 5 and shared fun facts on the subject. An interactive sudoku puzzle-solving session kept the audience engaged.

Grade: 5B
Topic: Introverts Vs Extroverts: Which One are You?
Date: 18.02.2022
Students explored two personality types - Introverts and Extroverts and learnt to appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness of each type. They shared their insight through a skit, a dance, a talk show and a Quiz.

Grade: 5C
Topic: Resilience - The Courage to Continue
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation highlighted both the importance of being resilient and that of parents being the best role models to guide and inspire their children to do their best. The 7Cs of resilience were shared. Through a skit, students showcased the outcomes of similar situations that were dealt with through different attitudes. Students put forth two dances that motivated everyone to bounce back from their tough times. A poll was conducted to find out how parents react to new situations and how confidently they perform a given task. Each parent then wrote a compliment for their child in the chatbox.

Grade: 4A
Topic: Growth Mindset
Date: 18.02.2022
The highly engaging presentation began with a live quiz that helped introduce the theme to the audience. Students presented a poem, a song and a skit which shed more light on the theme.

Grade: 4B
Topic: Etiquette and Netiquette
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation showcased the importance of netiquettes that one should always follow while working online. Students recited a poem on ‘online safety rules’ and also sang a song on how netiquette should be followed by everyone. A quiz based on rules of netiquette was conducted. Parents enthusiastically participated in the same.

Grade: 4C
Topic: Reading is My Superpower
Date: 18.02.2022
Students highlight the benefits of reading and how it affects us. That reading to children increases their knowledge, makes them appreciate people and encourages them to spend their time judiciously was emphasised upon. A discussion was conducted on the different genres of books and the different age groups they target. A quiz based on books and authors was conducted for the parents.

Grade: 3A
Topic: Discoveries and Inventions
Date: 18.02.2022
Students showcased some offbeat, unconventional and useful inventions that make the lives of common people as well as that of the differently-abled comfortable. Many such environment-friendly inventions like - goggles for the blind (with sensors), the world’s smallest satellite, no fuel plough and the like have been produced by Indian youngsters. Students spoke about different inventions and enacted different situations to showcase the importance of the various inventions. The importance of discoveries was highlighted by a song sung by the children. A fun quiz was conducted for the parents based on the presentation at the end of the show.

Grade: 3B
Topic: From Interstate to Interstellar
Date: 18.02.2022
The presentation highlighted man's journey from just walking from one place to another, to innovations in the fields of land, water and air transport and to now finding ways of travelling to space. The audience was ushered into the theme by a student dressed as a flight attendant inviting them on a journey. When asked to prepare something that comes to their mind using a sheet of paper, both parents and students made aeroplanes that fit well with the theme. Students performed a dance, sang a song, enacted as astronauts, flight attendants and also conducted a quiz on space. Where we are headed in the future with respect to space travel and technology was also focused on. The presentation, which aimed at intriguing students and motivating them to create a magnificent tomorrow with what they learn today, sparked curiosity among students. A padlet activity comprising what students learnt while working on this theme was displayed.

Grade: 3C
Topic: Unique Festivals of the World
Date: 18.02.2022
Students showcased the offbeat and uncommon festivals, games and sports celebrated across the world. They spoke about different festivals, the people, food and culture. They also dressed up to represent the various festivals celebrated across the globe. In conclusion, a Nearpod Quiz was conducted based on the presentation.

Grade: 2A
Topic: Spain Hola!
Date: 18.02.2022
Parents were taken on a tour of Spain through a skit. Students spoke about the flag, the motto of the country, the current prime minister, climate, the population, the Madrid airport, the currency, the food and culture, the Tomatina festival, the bullfight and the traditional flamenco dance. The dances presented were the icing on the cake.

Grade: 2B
Topic: Food Trails
Date: 18.02.2022
The audience was taken on a world cuisine tour by students dressed up as the required character, ably supported by props and a suitable backdrop. The evolution of food and food habits was focused on. An insight into the food habits of people in different parts of the world was shared. The presentation encouraged everyone to follow a healthy and nutritious diet.

Grade: 2C
Topic: Asian Civilization- The Testament of Harappa
Date: 18.02.2022
Dressed up in beautiful costumes as per the character assigned to them, students presented the historic era of the Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization. They enacted how the Harappans created sculpture, seals, pottery, and jewellery from materials, such as terracotta, metal, and stone. They showcased how cities like Harappa And Mohenjodaro were well planned and administrated by their people for trade and other purposes.

Grade: 1A
Topic: Friends = Kindness.
Date: 18.02.2022
The value and beauty of childhood friendships were highlighted. Students enacted different scenes on what motivates a child to seek a friend, what qualifies someone as a good friend and what are the duties of a friend. They also explained what one must do when a friend upsets you, how forgiveness is very important in friendship, who cannot be your friend and how one should maintain their friendships. A recording of the children speaking candidly about friendship and its importance in one’s life was shown.

Grade: 1B
Topic: The Animals of Industry
Date: 18.02.2022
Students presented a story of the ants, bees and lazy grasshoppers who never valued time. The fact that later the grasshoppers learnt their lesson and promised to change themselves and serve the environment in the best possible ways was highlighted. The importance of doing the right thing at the right time was focused upon. Everyone learnt some amazing facts about these animals of industry who selflessly work not only for their own betterment but also for human beings. The audience was motivated to do their bit to save them. As a takeaway, the presentation also highlighted some great life values like teamwork, the importance of family, time and never giving up.

Grade: 1C
The Highest Form of Research = PLAY
Date: 18.02.2022
Students presented different scenes showing children who were bored at home due to the lockdown and dreamed about playing and having fun with their friends. They spoke to each other on video call about how they have become lazy and unfit. They realised the importance of play and its contribution to one’s overall development as well. They also showed that games could be invented. They learn a lot of values from playing games like fairness, honesty, patience, cooperation, and the like. They concluded that ‘Play Is Not A Luxury, It Is A Necessity’.

- ICSE Semester 1 Result - 2022
Total Number of Students appeared: 128
Total Number of Students eligible to appear for Sem II of ICSE March 2022 Examinations: 128
Parnika Agarwal has topped the School by securing overall 98.29%
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- REOPENING OF ON-CAMPUS CLASS
Date: 27.1.2022 to 4.2.2022
Grades: 9 & 10
Students were ushered into School with much cheer. Grade 10 students were more in number. Students were excited to come to school. COVID protocols were followed and students wore their masks throughout. A special assembly was conducted by the Student Council on the last day of School. They were appreciative of the efforts taken by the teachers. Our principal, Ms Kotian appreciated the students for their endurance throughout the online learning and exhorted them to work hard for their exam. It ended with a school song & National Anthem.

Date:1/2/3.02.2022
Grades: Pre-Primary; 6&7
The on-campus school for the Kg, Grades 6 & 7 began on 1st February 2022, Grades 1 & 2 began on 2nd February 2022 and Grades 3 to 5 reopened on the 3rd February 2022.
Thorough arrangements, in keeping with COVID protocols, were made on all the floors, in the classrooms and the rest of the School premises. The School was beautifully decorated to give a hearty welcome to the students. Sanitization of hands and thermo-screening was done for each child and staff before they entered the school building. Students were extremely excited and happy to be in school. They met their teachers and friends with a lot of excitement. The arrangements for hybrid teaching were made. The online Timetable was followed. On the first day, the class teachers welcomed the students and spent time with their class during the assembly and PT period. Students were allotted a specific time slot to visit washrooms to avoid crowding in the washrooms.
Parents of students who have opted to come to school were very appreciative of the arrangements made by the school keeping the students' safety in mind.

- REPUBLIC DAY
Date: 26.01.2022
Grades: KG to 10
Our Principal, Ms Kotian unfurled the National Flag. This was followed by a Prayer Service and a speech by the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms Sevaraj.
In her speech, Ms Selvaraj highlighted the values and rights that the Constitution upholds. She encouraged students to work in unison towards upholding justice, standing by what is true and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
This was followed by a special program put up by students of Grades KG to 10.
The students of Grades KG to 5 expressed their patriotism and love for India through various activities that celebrate our 73rd Republic Day. While Grade 1 worked on the theme - One Nation, One Vision and One Identity, Grade 2 spoke about What the Constitution Gave Us - Faith, Freedom, Peace And Pride. They also performed a dance on patriotic songs. Grade 3 pointed out How India Is An Incredible Country Where Heroes Are Born Every Day. Grade 4 made presentations on the formation of Indian states, their history and famous personalities from that state and Grade 5 expressed their dreams for our country through their artistic drawings, compositions and poetic verses.
A melodious rendition of a medley comprising Maa Tujhe Salaam and Vande Matram was presented by students of Grade 3 who paid tribute to our motherland through their song. Students of Grades 5, 6 & 7 presented the making of the Indian Constitution and its importance. Students of Grade 6 and 7 put forth an exhilarating dance as an expression of the joy and pride they feel about being an Indian.
The programme turned out to be truly spectacular!

- SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES
Date: 31.01.2021
Grades: 3 to 10
Topic: Martyr's Day/Shaheed Diwas
Martyr's Day also called Shaheed Diwas, is celebrated in India on January 30th every year to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Students learnt about the sacrifices made by Gandhiji for the freedom of our country. The assembly focussed on the importance of non-violence and truth which were important aspects of Gandhiji’s life. Students participated enthusiastically in making the assembly a successful event.

- LENS IT
Date: 24.01.2022
Grade: 9C
Topic: Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies intrigue the young and old alike. Students conducted in-depth research and presented their findings in their own unique manner. They began with a short survey to gauge audience knowledge of cryptocurrencies. The History of Cryptocurrencies was narrated in an interactive manner with a question-answer session. In the segment dealing with the question - ‘What is a cryptocurrency?’, students effortlessly explained terms like blockchain technology, encryption, crypto mining and the like. The intangible cryptocurrencies were given life when students assumed their roles to explain the different types of cryptocurrencies. They elaborated on the features and brought out the distinction between the different types of cryptocurrencies. The students premiered an advertisement created by them on a crypto mining application which was followed by a light-hearted skit with a strong message on investing safely. The students had a fiery debate on the topic - India should impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. This debate allowed one to have a clearer perspective on the subject. The topic-based artwork created by the talented artists of the class was presented followed by the display of the survey results at the beginning of the event. This seemingly difficult topic was presented in a simplistic manner for the benefit of the audience. After the programme concluded, students were encouraged by the inspirational words of their class teacher and the motivational words of our Principal, Ms J Kotian.

Date: 21.01.2022
Grade: 9B
Topic: Space Tourism
Space tourism is a niche segment of the aviation industry that seeks to give tourists the ability to become astronauts and experience space travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes. Students provided an insight into the various segments of this new venture. They made a presentation on the various types of space tourism, discussed the pros and cons of this venture, conducted a survey on Mentimeter on the type of tourism people would prefer, and shared a google form for feedback. It was concluded while travelling into space would be accessible only for the super-rich, eventually, this sector would grow and become accessible to all. However, there is still a long long way to go and one can only wait and see how this venture pans out in the future. After the programme concluded, students were encouraged by the inspirational words of their class teacher and the motivational words of our Principal, Ms J Kotian.

Date: 20.01.2022
Grade: 8C
Topic: Sustainable Development Goals
In their thought-provoking and impactful programme, students presented a foot-tapping rap performance explaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This was followed by short skits that depicted the lives of four teenagers trying to solve SDG-related issues. The panel discussion that followed highlighted the problems and solutions that developed and developing nations deal with backed by factual data and statistics. A well-choreographed dance performance on the inspirational song We Love the SDG's was performed with enthusiasm. The next segment highlighted our School's involvement and contribution towards the various SDG initiatives. The melodious singers of the class mesmerized all with a soulful rendition of their original composition titled, Be the Change. The students went over and beyond, literally, with their International Collaborations featuring Dr Radhika Iyengar, Director at The Center for Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute, Columbia University and Heather Page, a statistician in the SDGs Monitoring Section. Participants enjoyed a short movie based quiz followed by reciting a pledge to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals that would help make our world a better place for everyone. After the programme concluded, students were encouraged by the inspirational words of their class teacher and the motivational words of our Principal, Ms J Kotian. Parents and teachers complimented the students via a shared Padlet link.

Date: 19.01.2022
Grade: 8B
Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) - Should Companies Be Forced To Do What The Government Should Be Doing?”
Students put up a commendable programme based on the topic. After the welcome note, parents' feedback on their understanding of CSR was taken. Students presented a skit followed by a documentary, highlighting case studies on CSR initiatives by companies. A debate was conducted wherein students spoke for and against CSR becoming a corporate responsibility. The programme ended the recitation of a poem that was written by the students. Finally, a poll was conducted to understand the views of the parents on the topic. The meeting concluded with encouraging words from the Principal and the class teacher. Parents and teachers congratulated the students on a padlet wall that was shared with them.

Date: 19.01.2022
Grade: 8A
Topic: Saving the Scavengers - Our Ever Famous Vultures
Students focused on the ongoing extinction of vultures. It began dramatically with the statement - “Vultures are hated and killed because they are unfairly stereotyped as harbingers of doom”. A poll, conducted among the younger students of the School, showed the drastic results of the sheer number of people who despise our feathered helpers. Keeping this in mind, a video was then presented exemplifying the efforts to find out what was exterminating the vultures all over India. The video was adorned with sketches made by the students of the class. This was followed by a heated news debate between the representative of various communities about whether to ban the drug or not. A documentary was then presented, revealing the efforts of the scientists to rehabilitate the vultures through captive breeding programmes. Coming to a conclusion, the audience is moved by a poem summarizing the entire display - showing despair and anguish when you read it from top to bottom, but hope and resolve when you read it from bottom to top. The Lens It ends with a fantastic presentation of a song that touches the hearts of all the listeners.

Date: 18.01.2022
Grade: 9A
Topic: Knowledge Vs Skill
The programme began with the presentation of a song written by the students themselves. Through meaningful real-life scenarios and a thought-provoking debate, students explored the various facets of Skill and Knowledge. The features of the National Education Policy that focus on Skills developed at the school level were highlighted. Through their pre and post Lens It polls on Google forms and Mentimeter, students surveyed how the Lens It had actually changed the opinions of the audience about the relevance of Knowledge and Skill in 21st Century education. The programme concluded with a fusion dance that showcased how the melange of skill and knowledge is the key to facilitating the development of 21st-century students. After the programme concluded, students were encouraged by the inspirational words of their class teacher and the motivational words of our Principal, Ms J Kotian.

ELECTIVE ORIENTATION
Date: 12.01.2022
Grades: 8
The SAC, Ms Selvaraj welcomed the parents and addressed the gathering with regards to the subjects that are offered in School at the ICSE. The respective subject teachers then made a presentation on their subjects and highlighted aspects like student eligibility, mark distribution and career options in different fields. Ms Mayura Mota, the School Counsellor spoke about the myths in taking aptitude tests at this level and how Mathematics is relevant in their life. She spoke about the various universities abroad and the importance of building a resume. The Q & A session was addressed by Ms Selvaraj and the subject teachers answered all their queries that were brought forth to the satisfaction of the parents.

BACK TO SCHOOL ORIENTATION
Date: 20.12.2022
Grades: 1-7
Parents were invited for an orientation on the Safety Measures taken by the School as it plans to open the campus for offline classes in January 2022 for students of Grades 1-7. While the guidelines and safety protocol were discussed, all queries were also addressed to the satisfaction of the parents. The class schedule for these grades was also shared. As of now, the School reopening dates have been postponed to 15th February 2022 subject to Government directives.

WORKSHOPS
Date: 12-13.01.22
Grades: 8 to 10
Resource Person: Mr Sayantan Sen
Topic: Cyber Security- Cognitive Bias & Online Information
"Confirmation bias" is our brain's tendency to seek out information that confirms things we already think we know. In this workshop, students saw how it impacts all information & decisions. Students learnt that the best way to counter bias is to research, examine competing opinions/ ideas and avoid drawing questionable conclusions by using Google the right way.

LENS IT (Pre-primary)
Date:16.12.2021
Grade: Jr. Kg
Topic: Olaf's Christmas Adventure
Students put up their first-ever virtual Lens it programme based on understanding the true spirit of Christmas. Characters like Olaf, Captain America, Iron man, the Elves and Princesses floored the audience with their performance. The true meaning of Christmas was brought out beautifully highlighting the fact that happiness lies in celebrating together and not in receiving gifts. For the finale, they performed a dance and both students and their parents enjoyed the show.

Date:15.12.2021
Grade: Sr. Kg
Topic: The Polar Express
Through the show, students portrayed the importance of believing in the true spirit of Christmas. They spoke confidently and danced to the tune of songs like 'It's snowing ' and 'It's Christmas Time’. Their parents were very happy with the show and praised it immensely on the Padlet shared for their feedback.

- ICSE SEMESTER 1 - VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Date: 18.11. 2021
Grades: ICSE BATCH 2021
Platform: Google Meet
The parents of the students were briefed by our Principal, Ms J Kotian about the guidelines to be followed for the ICSE Semester-1 examination. All queries about the question pattern, COVID protocol, uniform and the like were satisfactorily addressed. Instructions were read out to the candidates by the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms E Selvaraj and the safety measures were presented by Ms M David, the academic coordinator for Grades 9 & 10.

- CREATIVE ENDEAVOURS
Date: 08.12.21
Event: GetLitt! - Student Editorial Council
Reina Ujual of Grade 9 was selected to be a part of ‘GetLitt! Student Editorial Council’ which has been created to provide high schoolers that forum and opportunity to be mentored. She was selected from across India to be part of an intensive 10-week journey after clearing multiple rounds of writing tasks, external reviews and an interview.

Date:30/31.10. 21
Grade: 8
Event: TIS Capgemini Innovate for Tomorrow Contest - India Internet Governance Forum
Anushka Gaine, Jonathan Arakkal, Priyonka Neogi, Vivien Jagmag of Grade 8 participated in this event. The objective was to design a robot that solved a problem from one of three categories, namely, Aerial, Terrestrial and Underwater. Our students chose the Terrestrial category, wherein they designed a robot that could plough fields, plants seeds and water them. The team won Third place and was awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION
Date: 15.11. 2021
Grades: KG to 10
Platform: Google Meet
The day started with a beautiful assembly prepared by the teachers. Students were thrilled and excited to witness the varied special performances put up by their teachers. The Principal, Ms J Kotian sent a special e-card to each class which was posted on Google Classroom. After the assembly, students of Grades 6 to 10 participated in the various events that were a part of Frexpressions while students of Grades Pre-primary to 5 celebrated Talent Day and showcased the best of their abilities and skills. Their performances and creative endeavours received a platform and the certificates were given to those who did well.
Following this, students attended the fun-filled activities arranged for them by the PTA. Pre-primary students enjoyed an activity on ‘Percussions’. They were also shown a short film ‘A Joy Story’ following which they enjoyed dancing to the tune of Better When I'm Dancing. Grades 1 & 2 enjoyed an activity titled 'Music with Myusikman'. While students of Grades 3 & 4 enjoyed an interactive Story Telling session, students of Grade 5 & 6 enjoyed participating in a session of interesting games. The day ended on a high note for students of Grades 8, 9 and 10 as they participated in a fun-filled quizzing activity.
All in all, the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves on their special day.

ANNUAL PRIZE DAY
Date: 28.10.21
Grade : ICSE Batch 2020 & ICSE Batch 2021
Platform: Google Meet
Prize Day was celebrated virtually this year. The programme began with the Lord's Prayer, the traditional rendition of the 23rd Psalm followed by the Welcome note rendered by the School Vice-captain. The Chairman's address was delivered by Mr Deepak Parekh, Deputy Chairman - Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society. In his address, he lauded the diligent efforts put in by the Principal, Staff and the students of the School during the pandemic and highlighted the values & skills that are focussed upon in our school. He also motivated the students to use technology wisely. Our Principal, Ms J Kotian, then read the Annual report for the year 2020-21 wherein important events, as well as the achievements of students, were highlighted. The school magazine - Tartan (2020-21) was released digitally. The Prize distribution followed. Our Principal and staff members who completed twenty years of service were appreciated and felicitated. Staff members who received special awards throughout the year were also felicitated. Students presented a cultural programme comprising a fusion dance and a virtual choir which was highly appreciated. The programme ended with the rendering of the Vote of Thanks by the School Captain followed by the School Song and National Anthem.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Date: 18-22.10.2021
Social Venture: Goonj Drive - Joy Of Giving Week
Grade: KG - 10
Inspired by the Interact Club presentation illustrating the importance of giving, students of our school participated in the ‘Joy Of Giving Week’. Articles like groceries, detergents, sanitary pads and the like were collected and sent to the Goonj Foundation to help those in need.

WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS
Topic: Film Making - Secrets Of Visual Storytelling
Date: 22.09.2021
Organizer: Atlas Skill Tech
Resource Person: Mr Jitendra Arora
Grades: 9 &10
In this workshop, students gained insight into Film Making. This interactive session helped enhance their observation skills as they read into every scene of an advertisement. The session covered many aspects - from decoding the meaning behind the advertisement to paying attention to the setting, audio, expressions of the actors as well as other minor details. Students also learnt how directors take inspiration from various universities, colleges and schools all around our country to make their advertisements. The different components required to make a film such as a screenplay, background, actors, scripts, cameras & technology was also looked into.

Topic: Design
Date: 22.09.2021
Organized by: Atlas Skill Tech
Resource Person: Prof. Jai Ranjit, Associate Director of Student Experience
Grades: 9 &10
In the session, the meaning of the concept of art and its usefulness in our day-to-day lives were explained. Students learnt that movies and video-game maps begin with a small and rough sketch which are then further refined with colours and shadows. These sketches help the production department to save a lot in terms of money and time. The session ended with a small activity wherein everyone had to describe a scene in words and then draw a rough sketch of the same.

Topic: Media
Date: 22.09.2021
Organized by: Atlas Skill Tech
Resource Person: Mr Pratik Hinduja
Grades: 9 &10
Students learnt about the benefits of investing in companies that will multiply the money that has been invested over the years instead of buying 10 products of the company which are not long-lasting and therefore unbeneficial. With the help of suitable examples, they were shown how media helps a product captivate the interest of the audience. They also learnt about the importance of building brand ideas that need to be engaging, rewarding and interesting to the eye and these must be put forth with confidence. This interactive session included relevant video and picture presentations.

Topic: Entrepreneurship
Date: 22.09.2021
Organized by: Atlas Skill Tech
Resource Person: Mr Amrutt Bhatt
Grades: 9 &10
The following tools and techniques were a highlight of this session -
1. Problem-based business ideas
2. Wouldn’t it be great if...?
3. Imagining the future
4. Reverse imagination

A good strategy would be to -
1. Identify problems
2. Segregate into major and minor problems
3. See if others have the same problems
4. Top three problems of the potential clientele

The following areas of innovation were focused on -
1. Product
2. Service
3. Delivery
4. Promotion
Students learnt that innovation can take place in all four areas. An Idea Formula was shared - Subject+Problem+Business = Model. Students were encouraged to use the tools shared to build on innovative ideas!

Topic: Finance Literacy
Date: 13/14/18/21.09.2021
Organized by: PTA
Resource Person: Mr Raghu Kumar from FinSim, a Certified Financial Planner
Grades: 6 to 9
In this interactive session, students learnt about Personal Finance. They were introduced to the stock market, mutual funds and various types of insurance. Students were equipped with the tools that would help them make wise financial decisions. They were encouraged to have a goal depending on their financial position and plan well to achieve them. They also learnt about the role of the post office that is found in every village and gained an insight into the various financial sectors. It was a great learning experience for young minds and an early invitation to make wise decisions with the money in hand.

Topic: Microgreens
Date: 11.09.2021
Organized by: PTA
Resource Person: Ms Priyanka, Consultant and Educator at Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science
Grades: 8 & 9
The Resource person dealt with the following aspects about Microgreens:
1. What are microgreens?
2. Health benefits of microgreens.
3. How to grow microgreens at home?
4. Soil composition requirement and the nutrients in various types of microgreens.
5. Recipes using microgreens.
She also showed various seeds and microgreens which had been grown by her. She encouraged children also to grow microgreens. She answered the queries posed by the students.

SPECIAL SESSIONS CONDUCTED BY THE SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
Topic: Value Education - Justice & Respect
Date: 20.09.21
Organized by: In-house
Resource Person: School Counsellor - Ms Rakhee Natu
Grades: 3
In this interactive session, the following themes were discussed -
Definition and explanation of Justice
Importance of Justice in our life
Definition of respect
Self-respect and its importance
Benefits of self-respect
At the end of the workshop, students answered a worksheet based on the subject.

Topic: Value Education - Being Considerate
Date: 20.09.21
Organized by: In-house
Resource Person: School Counsellor - Ms Seena Desai
Grades: 4
In this interactive session, the following themes were discussed -
What is Consideration?
Meaning of Being Considerate
How to be considerate?
Why should we be considerate and how to be thoughtful about others.
In this workshop, students learnt about the importance of being considerate at home and school and how such a person is always admired.

THEME BASED MORNING ASSEMBLIES
Topic: Festivals of India
Date: 25/26.10.2021 & 11.11.2021
Grade: 3 to 5
Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions. Students of Grade 5 students presented PPTs highlighting the importance and the major attractions of three uncommon yet famous festivals of India namely Hemis Festival of Ladakh, Bikaner Camel Festival and Losoong Festival of Sikkim. Students of Grade 4 spoke on some unique and interesting festivals like the Carnival Of Goa, Hornbill Festival, Nagaland and International Kite Festival, Ahmedabad while students of Grade 3 presented Bihu - The Harvest Festival of Assam, Baisakhi - The Harvest Festival of Punjab and Onam - The Harvest Festival of Kerala. They researched and gathered information about the importance of the festival, why it is celebrated, how it is celebrated and the major attractions of the festival. They showed pictures about the festival and some of them even dressed up according to the festivals they spoke about.

Topic: Regional Language Assembly
Date:12/13.10.2021
Grade: Pre-Primary
Students conducted the assembly in their respective mother tongues. The same was then translated into English for all to understand. They were fascinated by the beauty of different languages and learnt interesting facts about the various states of India during the assembly.

ISC ORIENTATION
DATE:28.09.2021
GRADES: 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
Ms S George, Principal of Bombay Scottish School-Mahim, addressed the gathering. The following matters were discussed -
1. Difference between various curriculums offered at the + 2 levels in the country.
2. Subjects being offered at the ISC level and its scope.
3. Admission procedure to be followed by the Grade 11 at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
The School's achievements were shared. The career Counsellor spoke about the opportunities & placements in good institutions (both abroad and in India). All queries were addressed effectively by the Principal.

THEME BASED MORNING ASSEMBLIES
Topic: Gandhi Jayanthi
Date:12.10.2021
Grade: 3 to 5
Gandhi Jayanthi was commemorated on this day.
Students of Grade 3 played ‘The Truth Game’ on a pinwheel. To promote the message of truth, questions like Have you ever lied about finishing your HW? were put up on a wheel and students answered them. They watched a video on Gandhiji's life and his values and went on a virtual tour of the ashram.
Students of Grade 4 learnt about Mahatma Gandhi with the help of a PPT and also attempted a quiz based on his life. They narrated some uncommon and lesser-known facts from the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Students of Grade 5 wrote Acrostic Poems using words like Truth, Non-violence, Charkha and Universal Brotherhood.

Topic: World Mental Health Day
Date:11.10.2021
Grade: 3 to 5
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of the same. A special assembly focussing on the importance of mental health was conducted. Some food for thought and a few positive affirmations to be practised were shared.

Topic: Gandhi Jayanthi
Date:01.10.2021
Grade: Pre-primary
Students came dressed in white. A special assembly was conducted where they spoke about the importance of Gandhi Jayanthi. They learnt the need and value of speaking the truth always and remaining calm and peaceful. ‘The Wise Three Monkeys’ (see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil) showed them how to inculcate good habits in their daily life.

Topic: International Day Of Peace
Date:20.09.2021
Grade: 3 to 10
A special assembly was conducted in Hindi to commemorate this day which falls on 21st September. To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, as ‘a reminder of the human cost of war’. The inscription on its side reads, ‘Long Live Absolute World Peace’. Students shared the thought for the day and spoke about the importance of observing this day. This was followed by the recitation of a prayer and the Preamble in Hindi.

Topic: International Day of Democracy
Date:17.09.2021
Grade: 3 to 10
A special assembly was conducted in Hindi to commemorate the day which falls on 15th September. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy. Students shared the thought for the day and spoke about the importance of observing this day. This was followed by the recitation of a prayer and the Preamble in Hindi.

Topic: International Literacy Day
Date:16.09.2021
Grade: 3 to 10
A special assembly was conducted in Hindi to commemorate the day. International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on the 8th of September, that was declared by UNESCO on the 26th of October 1966. Students recited the thought for the day, spoke about the observance of International literacy day and recited the prayer in Hindi. The preamble was also recited in Hindi

CLASS ACTIVITIES
JR.KG
Activity: Virtual Field Trip
Topic: Apple Orchard
Date: 15.09.21
Students came dressed in yellow and virtually visited an apple orchard. They were amazed to see that apples come in golden yellow too and were shown how to gently pluck an apple from the tree.

Activity: Hindi Diwas Assembly
Topic: Hindi Diwas
Date: 14.09.21
A few students spoke lines in Hindi as part of the Hindi Diwas celebration. They listened with rapt attention as a prayer song was played in Hindi and another song on the importance of the Hindi language was played.

Activity: Fruit Salad
Topic: Fruits
Date: 09.09.21
The little chefs of JR.Kg enjoyed their day wherein they made a delicious fruit salad using apples, bananas, grapes and pomegranate. The health benefits of eating fruits were also discussed.

Activity: Invitation Card for Grandparents Day
Topic: Grandparents Day
Date: 01.09.21
Students made a beautiful heart-shaped invitation card for their grandparents. They coloured the flowers on it and wrote their names too.

Activity: Planting Activity
Topic: Plants
Date: 20.08.21
Students came dressed in green and brought with them recyclable pots with soil in it, a handful of soaked seeds and water. They were shown a step-by-step procedure on how to plant the seeds.

Activity: Finger Puppet
Topic: World Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.21
Students were first told the significance of celebrating World Elephant Day. A video on the same was shown to them. Later they coloured the given worksheet to make a cute elephant which they then converted into a finger puppet.

Activity: Tricolour Bird
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 10.08.21
Students dressed in tricolour, coloured the different parts of a bird and then assembled it to give the shape of a bird. They enjoyed tricolour snacks and later spoke on the National Flag, emphasising the significance of each colour on the flag.

SR.KG
Activity: Hindi Diwas Assembly
Topic: Hindi Diwas
Date: 14.09.21
Students conducted the assembly in the Hindi language. A PPT was also displayed to show the significance of the Hindi Language.

Activity: Jungle Safari
Topic: Virtual Field Trip
Date: 09.09.21
Students came dressed in green/camouflage dresses for a virtual field trip - 'A Jungle Safari’. This was followed by an activity where they had to draw and colour a jungle scene.

Activity: Art/Craft
Topic: Grandparents Day Invitation Card
Date: 03.09.21
Students designed a Grandparents Day invitation card by engaging in paper folding and colouring flowers on it.

Activity: Colouring Activity
Topic: World Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.2021
Students came dressed in yellow to celebrate World Elephant Day. They were made aware of the preservation and protection of elephants through a video presentation. This was followed by an activity relevant to the celebration.

Activity: National Leaders
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 09-10.08.2021
Students, dressed as national leaders, spoke about the national leaders with great enthusiasm.

Grade 1
Activity: The Little Plant
Subject: EVS
Date: 15.09.21
Students were encouraged to sow a seed of their choice and watch it grow. They nurtured the plant by giving it enough air, sunlight and water till it grew into a sapling. They were excited to see their plant grow and made a detailed observation about the same. The following week the students got their saplings to class and came prepared to share their experiences and some amazing facts about the seeds that they had sown. They shared a few facts about their plants, their medicinal value, uses and importance. This activity helped them learn the different stages in the growth of a plant.

Activity: Dress Up!
Topic: EVS - My Family
Date: 6-10.09.21
Students came dressed as one of their family members and enacted a small part along with props. They were taught the significance of being a part of a family and its many blessings. They learned to value, respect and care for their family members.

Activity: Awareness Drive
Topic: World Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.2021
World Elephant Day was observed on 12th August 2021. Students wore elephant headgears or brought toy elephants to the class. The teacher discussed the exploitation of elephants by man and the importance of creating awareness by making posters and sharing on social media. Students also shared their thoughts about how they could help save elephants.

Activity: Reading Programme
Topic: English Language
Date: 21-23.07.2021
Students read aloud from the book, ‘The Bad Seed’. Then they made a bookmark and wrote one good deed on it. They also attended class dressed as their favourite characters and brought along their favourite book and spoke about it.

Grade 2
Activity: Doll Up!
Topic: EVS- My Family
Date: 06-10.09.21
Students came dressed as one of their family members and enacted a small part along with props. They were taught the significance of being a part of a family and its many blessings. They learned to value, respect and care for their family members.

Activity: Make Your Apple Donut and Eat it Too!
Topic: International Eat An Apple Day
Date: 09.09.21
Students celebrated International Eat An Apple Day by making an Apple donut. They got Apple rings to class. They enthusiastically arranged an apple donut and got a variety of toppings like gems, Nutella, jam and various sauces to decorate their apple donut. They were also taught about the health benefits of apples.

Activity: Making a Booklet
Topic: EVS - Our Sense Organs
Date: 24.08.21
Students made a booklet of coloured chart paper and pasted pictures of the different sense organs, eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.

Activity:Virtual Elephant Safari
Topic: World Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.2021
Students wore elephant head gears and masks and enjoyed a virtual tour of the Elephant Safari. They also watched videos on elephants.

Activity: Tricoloured Snack
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 10.08.2021
Students attended class dressed in the Indian tricolour. They watched a video and spoke about the significance of the three colours saffron, white and green. They also prepared a healthy tricoloured snack with carrots, paneer and capsicum.

Activity: Card Making
Topic: Friendship Day
Date: 03.08.2021
Students made Friendship Day Cards for their friends. They decorated them with cut outs of hearts and flowers and also wrote a message on it. They wished each other and thanked their friends for being there for them.

Grade 3
Activity: Fruit Basket
Topic: Math - Money
Date: 20.09. 21
Students drew a fruit basket of five fruits and put a price on each fruit and the basket. The price of the fruits and the basket had to total up to Rs. 540. They learned to add the cost using different denominations of money.

Activity: Making a Model Of An Insect
Topic: GSC - Insects
Date: 14.09.21
Students engaged in making the model of a ladybird insect with clay depicting the different parts of the insect.

Activity: Tessellation Making
Topic: Math - Geometry
Date: 07-08.09.21
Tessellation is the covering of a plane using one or more geometric shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps and no gaps. Students created a tessellation with different geometrical shapes and presented it in class.

Activity: Oratory (Story Telling)
Topic: English Language - Speaking Skills
Date: 17.08.21 to 15.09.21
Students created and narrated a story based on the topics given.
1. Narrate a story that features these three words: detective, piano, and pizza
2. The best way to spend time with my parents
3. My secret life as a spy

Activity: Oratory
Topic: Marathi - Poem Recitation
Date: 13.08.2021 to 01.09.2021
Students recited the poems assigned to them and presented them to the class. They were judged on the following criteria: their content, diction, expression and presentation. Also, necessary corrections were suggested. This activity helped the students gain confidence in speaking in the Marathi language.

Activity: Poster Making
Topic: World Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.2021
Students were made aware of the threat to elephants through a PPT. They then designed posters with a message to save elephants.

Activity: Tri coloured Flower Making/ Tri Colored Snacks.
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 10-11.08.2021
Students attended class dressed in the traditional wear of the different states of our country. They assembled and ate tri-coloured snacks and also made tri-coloured paper flowers. The students engaged in a quiz and learnt about the freedom struggle through videos that sparked their curiosity.

Grade 4
Activity: Geometry - Polygons
Topic: Mathematics
Date: 16.09.21
Students were asked to cut various shapes of polygons, label and paste on a sheet and upload its picture on google forms. The forms also had questions based on identifying different shapes, open and closed figures. The activity helped them identify and learn about different shapes. They got hands-on experience of making different shapes and finding the number of sides and angles. This helped them understand the basics of geometry.

Activity: Activity on Measurement
Topic: General Science - Measurement
Date: 16-17.09.21
Students were asked to measure the length and breadth of their science book, the height of a table or a chair, the capacity (volume) of a bottle, record the body temperature of any member of the family and weight of any food packet available at home using appropriate measuring devices. Students wrote these measurements on a padlet wall. This activity helped the students to reinforce their concept of measurement and the use of appropriate devices to measure different items. This activity also helped them learn the standard units of measurement.

Activity: Oratory
Topic: Marathi- Poem Recitation
Date: 24.08.21 - 15.09.21
Students recited the poems assigned to them and presented them to the class. They were judged on the following criteria - content, diction, expression and presentation. Necessary corrections were suggested. This activity helped the students gain confidence in speaking Marathi.

Activity: Oratory
Topic: English Language - Story Telling
Date: 24.08.21- 31.08.21
Students narrated an original story based on the given topics:
1. If I had a choice between Online School or offline School...I would choose …. Why?
2.The Coolest Superhero Power.
3. The Greatest Thing Ever

Activity: Bottle Painting
Topic: World Nature Conservation Day
Date: 18.08.2021
World Nature Conservation Day was celebrated to bring awareness about the environment and nature. Students brought bottles (glass/plastic) and painted pictures, symbols and slogans related to the environment and how to save it. They exhibited creativity in the way they decorated their bottles.

Activity: Slogan Writing on a Padlet Wall
Activity: Patriotic Singing/ Making Tri-coloured Peacocks
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 10.08.2021- 11.08.2021
Students attired in traditional clothes brought food traditional to the regions to which they belong. They appreciated each other's cultural values. They learnt a patriotic song and made tricoloured peacocks.

Grade 5
Activity: Sensing the Vocal Cords
Topic: G. Sc-Sound and Noise
Date: 14.09.2021
Students participated in an activity on pleasant and unpleasant sounds, feeling the vocal cords and sensing the voice produced. It was an enriching experience for the students.

Activity: Oratory (Poem Recitation)
Topic: Marathi- Speaking Skills
Date: 06.09.21 to 10.09.21
Students recited the poems assigned to them and presented them to the class. They were judged on the following criteria - content, diction, expression and presentation. Necessary corrections were suggested. This activity helped the students gain confidence in speaking in Marathi.

Activity: Oratory
Topic: English Language - Monoact
Date: 17.08.21 to 15.09.21
Students presented a mono-act based on the characters from their compulsory readers, Heidi and The Secret Garden.

Activity: Slogan Writing on Padlet
Topic: Elephant Day
Date:12.08.21
Students enthusiastically participated in slogan writing to create awareness of better treatment of captive elephants and against illegal poaching of elephants and trading for ivory. They posted their slogans on a padlet wall.

Topic: Elephant Day
Date: 12.08.21
Students engaged in slogan writing on a padlet wall to create awareness about better treatment of captive elephants and against illegal poaching and trading of elephants for ivory.

Activity: Bottle Painting/ Bookmark Designing
Topic: Independence Day
Date: 10-11.08.21
Students engaged in painting bottles in hues of the tricolour and making Bookmarks with quotes by freedom fighters and national leaders. Students donned traditional attire to pay homage to the diverse cultures and traditions of our country.

Grade 6
Activity: Creative Recycling Projects
Subject: G. Sc.- World Nature Conservation
Date: 06.08.21
Students were encouraged to recycle common household items as per the guidelines given. They took up one of the following activities: 1. Recycling Paper Into Paper Bags/Gift Wrappers; 2. Innovative Egg Carton Creations; 3. Making A Collage With Recycled Material On The Environment.

Grade 7
Activity: World Nature Day Activity
Subject: Biology
Date: 04.08.21
Students were encouraged to recycle common household items as per the guidelines given. They took up one of the following activities:1. Recycling old T-shirts into bags with a suitable slogan related to Nature Day 2. Making useful items from coconut shells.

Grade 8:
Activity: Creative Recycling Project
Subject: Biology
Date: 06.08.21
Students were encouraged to take up any one of the following projects as per the guidelines given.: 1. Making planters using plastic bottles or old plastic cans/coconut shells. 2. Make a self-watering system for plants using plastic bottles. They came ready with their materials and completed the project in a period.

Activity: Commemorating the National Reading Month
Subject: English Literature
Date: 06.08.21
The reason behind the celebration was shared with the students. They were introduced to Mr P N Panicker and his contribution to reading and literacy in the state of Kerala. Following this, reading activities were conducted on various online platforms like - Mentimeter, Quizizz, and Padlet.

Grade 9
Activity: Recycling Waste
Subject: Home Science
Date: 06.08.21
Students made useful objects such as cloth bags, photo frames, pencil stands, pillow covers, aprons, hand bags, bird feeder, masks and floor mats from waste materials easily available at home.

Activity: Original Nature Photography/ Making a Terrarium/ Making a Leaf Herbarium
Subject: World Nature Day
Date: 03.08.2021
Few students made a PowerPoint presentation compiling the photographs of nature clicked by them. Other students engaged in making a terrarium or a leaf herbarium. They presented their creations in class.

Activity: Reading Trivia - Quiz
Subject: Reading Day
Date: 16-23.07.21
To commemorate the National Reading Month, students participated in a self evaluating quiz created using the Quizizz platform. The quiz included questions based on books, authors, popular characters and famous quotes. The quiz was kept live for a week. The quiz also had a poll embedded in it to understand the reading interests of students.

Grade 10
Activity: Making a Birdhouse/ Plant Pots/ Solar Panels
Subject: World Nature Day
Date: 02.08.2021
Some students engaged in making a birdhouse using old material available at home while others made pots for plants out of old towels. Some students also made solar panels at home.

Activity: Reading Trivia - Quiz
Subject: Reading Day
Date: 16-23.07.21
To commemorate the National Reading Month, students participated in a self evaluating quiz created using the Quizizz platform. The quiz included questions based on books, authors, popular characters and famous quotes. The quiz was kept live for a week.The quiz also had a poll embedded in it to understand the reading interests of students.

TEACHER'S DAY
DATE:03.09.2021
GRADES: KG to 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The student council presented a wonderful assembly appreciating teachers. A beautiful video on the cards made by students of all grades was presented. An exciting session of games conducted by the student Council was thoroughly enjoyed by the teachers. After this, the PTA hosted a virtual party for the teachers. The host for the day kept teachers engaged with different enjoyable activities. This was followed by the Staff party hosted by teachers teaching Grades 3 to 5.

WORKSHOPS
Topic: CYBERBULLYING
Date: 15.09.2021
Organized by: PRATHAM –a unit of International Institute of Financial Markets (IIFM)
Resource Person: Mr Saurabh Nanda, a computer engineer from NIT Jalandhar with Masters in Clinical Psychology
Grades: 9 & 10
Students learnt about the various forms of cyberbullying and shared some security tips to protect themselves. They were also made aware of how easy it was to hack one’s device and extract sensitive information. The legal aspects of cyberbullying were also highlighted.

Topic: WETLANDS
Date: 08.09.2021
Organised by: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Resource Person: Dr Devi Priyadarshani
Grades: 6 & 7
Students learnt about Wetland habitats-Swamps, Marshes, Estuaries; Bhitarkanika National Park; Mangroves and their importance; Faunal, Marine and Avian Diversity; the three types of Crocodiles: Estuarine, mugger and freshwater; Fishing Cats, Monitor lizard, King Cobra and Herons, Olive Ridley Turtles, Mudskipper, Horseshoe Crab (Living Fossil).

Topic: Nest Making for Sparrow Conservation
Date: 04.09.2021
Organised by:Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Resource Person: Mr Rakesh Khatri, documentary filmmaker, environmentalist, popularly known as the Nest man of India, Founder of Eco Roots Foundation
Grades: 6 & 7 (Students of Nature Club)
Students learnt the process of making a nest and the same was taken up as an activity by the members of the Nature Club.

CLUB ACTIVITIES
Club: Literary Club
Activity: Prop-A-Skit
Date:15.09.2021
Resource Person: Teachers In-charge
A fun online scavenger hunt was organised. Students brought to the screen objects told to them. After a quick demo on how to use the props creatively and weave a story, students joined breakout rooms to ideate their creative pieces. After a truly enriching brainstorming session, each group presented their Prop-A-Skit using the props procured during the online scavenger hunt.

Club: Fine Arts Club
Activity: African Folk Art
Date:15.09.2021
Resource Person: Teachers In-charge
Grades: 6 to 8
A ppt presentation on African Tribal Art, its importance and the various materials used was shown. Students participated enthusiastically and exhibited a varied range of paintings using their skills, creativity and imagination while creating their unique work of art.

Club: Whizkids Club
Activity: Olympics 20202 & Indian CultureTeachers
Date: 15.09.2021
Resource Person: Teachers In-charge
Grades: 6 to 8
Two quizzes were conducted with the help of the online platform ‘Quizziz’ in which the students participated enthusiastically.

Club: Heritage Club
Activity: Embracing Your Culture
Date: 15.09.2021
Resource Person: Teachers In-charge
Grades: 6 to 8
Students learnt interesting facts about India and its culture with regards to the different states, their food habits, traditional dress, and dance. They displayed the festivals, traditional cuisine, details of costumes and traditional performances. A Padlet activity giving out a great message about Unity in Diversity was conducted

Club: STEM Club
Activity: Addition App design
Date:07.09.2021
Resource Person: Teacher In-charge
Grades: 7 & 8
Students saw the 'Mathemagician' app at work doing simple additive calculations. They were introduced to the MIT App Inventor website and the user interface was explained. Students followed the step by step procedure shared to develop the app by first creating the designer page to put the coding blocks together to build the app. They were given the assignment to use similar coding blocks to make a new app that would perform the addition and subtraction operations on the app.

Club: Interact Club
Activity: Installation Ceremony
Date: 07.09.2021
Resource Person: Principal - Ms J Kotian
Grades: 6 to 8
The installation ceremony began with the singing of the Lord's Prayer followed by the Welcome note by former president of the Club, Mihika Nair. An announcement of the installation of the newly elected club president, Angelina George was made. The newly elected President’s acceptance speech and oath-taking on behalf of the club and members of the club followed. The office bearers for the year 2021-22 were announced. In her address, the Principal’s address motivated the club members to invest their time in identifying their true purpose and making a meaningful contribution to society. The Vote of Thanks was rendered by the outgoing President, Mihika Nair. The ceremony ended with the singing of the School Song & the National anthem.

Club: STEM Club
Activity: E-book
Date:01.09.2021
Resource Person: Teacher In-charge
Grade: 6
Students were introduced to the website www.bookcreator.com. They were guided stepwise on how to create an account. They learnt how to make an ebook using different features like inserting an image, recording their voices, inserting a link or a video and texts. They also explored various editing options and how to insert more pages. They were instructed to ensure that the images they paste were copyright free. They were also trained on how the link of the book could be shared keeping in mind the privacy permissions. Students uploaded the links of the e-books created by them to the Google Form shared.

Club: Literary Club
Activity: Blogging, Editorial Skills and Writing Techniques
Date: 08.07.2021
Resource Person: Ms Ishita Verma, Educationist and Master Trainer; Mr Mansingh, writer.
Grades: 6 to 8
Over 90 students participated in this workshop that was organised in collaboration with Harper Collins that covered the following: The history of writing and its evolution over the centuries, the wide plethora of types of blogging, the writing process that comprised steps like Prewriting-Drafting-Revising-Redrafting, Editing and Proofreading, the difference between Revising, Editing and Proofreading, the importance of identifying the target audience and adapting the tone, mood and style accordingly, the aesthetics of a blog page, using royalty-free images, giving credit, adding the necessary links, A list of content writing tools to use for increased efficiency was shared, Maintaining Netiquette, Reader Engagement, Dos and Don'ts of blogging.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
FUEL-A-DREAM
Grade: 8
Date: 5-29.08.2021
Students had been briefed about the model & the project. They took the initiative to help underprivileged children learn from home. This was carried out on the Fueladream.com platform. 13 students participated in this campaign and raised an amount of INR 4,04,871/-. The funds raised through the campaign have helped 40 children by providing them with digital devices. Each child who contributed to the campaign received an e-certificate in appreciation of their effort to make a difference in society.

Grade: 10
Date: 22.07.2021 - 14.08. 2021
Students were briefed about the model & the project. They were involved in raising money to build a Mobile Library that would help underprivileged children in Mumbai access books through the All Care for Everyone(ACE) Organisation. This was done on Fueladream.com. Around 22 students participated in this campaign and raised an amount of Rs.7,57,707/-. 3789 children were helped through this campaign. Each child who contributed to the campaign received an e-certificate in appreciation of their effort to make a difference in society.

Grade: 9
Date: 6.08. 2021
Students were briefed about the model & the project. They raised money to provide meals for the COVID-19 impacted families in Mumbai through Akshay Patra Foundation. This campaign was carried out on Fueladream.com. Around 12 students participated in this campaign and raised an amount of Rs.3,07,649. 13,984 families were helped with the funds raised. Each child who contributed to the campaign received an e-certificate in appreciation of their effort to make a difference in society.

THEME BASED MORNING ASSEMBLIES
Topic: Hindi Diwas
Date:14.09.2021
Grade: KG to 10
A special assembly, on the theme -‘Hindi Is Our Pride... The Pride Of The Country’, was conducted by the students of Pre-primary They spoke about the importance of the Hindi Language with the help of a presentation put forth by the teachers. Students of Grade 1 to 10 conducted their assembly in Hindi. The preamble was also recited in Hindi. They learnt about the importance of Hindi Diwas through multimedia presentations. The assemblies through the rest of the week were also conducted in Hindi on themes like literacy, democracy and peace.

Topic: World Water Week
Date:26 -31.08.2021
Grades: 3 to 9
Special assemblies highlighting the significance of water and conservation of the same were conducted throughout the week. With the help of videos and Quizizz, topics like Saving our oceans, Green revolution in Rajasthan were covered by students of Grade 6. Topics like how to save water, how to calculate water footprint were covered through videos, Padlet and quizzes by students of Grade 7. Students of Grade 8 presented topics like virtual water, facts on water, valuing water using videos and Mentimeter activities. Students of Grade 9/ 3-5 emphasised that water is the source of life. The depletion of water and the need to use it judiciously was highlighted. Students prepared posters to show the Importance of water. Different quotes based on the importance of water were shared along with the history that traced back to the first celebration of World Water Week. A video based on the theme was also shown.

Topic: Mother Teresa's Birth Anniversary
Date:26.08.2021
Grades: 3 to 5
Students learnt about the work done by Mother Teresa among the downtrodden in India. A video highlighting her life, her humble deeds, selfless and loving nature and her dedication to serving the poor was shown.

CREATIVE ENDEAVOURS:
THE SCOTTISH CONNECT (PODCAST SERIES)
Date:15.08.2021
The School’s official blog having completed a year, we took this endeavour one step further by initiating our very own podcast series titled ‘The Scottish Connect’. It's an initiative taken by our school to bring the members of the BSS, Powai family closer by fusing the age-old tradition of vocalised words with the novel and ever-evolving media. We hope to use this platform to express ourselves -to inform, intrigue and impact each other. In today's world, with its storm clouds of uncertainty, we hope to illuminate, commemorate and celebrate the silver linings. The pilot episode of the podcast, an interview with our ace student-athlete - Apeksha Fernandes, premiered on 15th August 2021.
Link: https://sites.google.com/bombayscottish.in/bssbookworms/the-scottish-connect?authuser=0

Date: 15th August 2021
Event: Independence Day Celebration
Platform: Live Streaming - YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/Lyr_x59dkok
The National flag was hoisted by our Principal, Ms Jane Kotian on the school premises. A few staff members joined for the celebration in school. The flag hoisting was followed by a prayer service and the Principal's speech. In her speech, Ms. J Kotian urged students to face challenges and become a better version of themselves. She emphasized that students themselves were the key to our nation's sustained growth and advancement.
As part of the cultural programme that followed Ma’am’s speech, a video presentation on the activities conducted across grades to celebrate Independence Day was showcased. Students of Grade 10 presented a fabulous group dance choreographed to the tunes of the meaningful patriotic song - Teri Mitti. Grade 9 students enthralled everyone with their musical cover of the song - Aye Watan. Grade 8 students put together a well-researched, solemn documentary titled ‘The Missing 54’ which highlighted the plight of the Indian soldiers whose whereabouts are not known since the Indo- Pak war of 1971. The presentation was very moving and struck a chord with everyone. The program ended with the Teachers' choir presenting their version of the song 'Atmanirbhar Hum'.
All in all, the prayer service and the cultural programme left everyone feeling proud to be a citizen of this great nation - India!

Date: 13th /14th August 2021
Event: Scottish Model United Nations (SMUN) - 9th Edition
Grades: 8 to 10
Students of Bombay Scottish School, Mahim and Powai were a part of this conference. The heads of the various committees conducted a general as well as a committee-specific orientation for all to enable participants to understand the do’s and don'ts during the conference. To help the first-timers and also remind the experienced MUNers about MUN proceedings, a Mock MUN was conducted by the heads. The Head of the International Press guided the journalists and illustrators on how to create an enticing newsletter. The tech team, comprising students of Grades 9 and 10, created a SMUN website. This website contained the necessary instructions for the participants.

Following is the list of the committees:
1) United Nations Security Council
2) The Joint Crisis Committee
3) The All India Political Parties Meet
The deputy-chairpersons and the moderators were selected from among the best of Grades 9 and 10 MUNers while the alumni of our School were invited to be the chairperson to the various committees.
Eighty delegates, of the total number of 105 students, represented the different countries and political leaders while others became journalists, illustrators, and tech team members.
During the opening ceremony of the conference, the principal, Ms Jane Kotian addressed the gathering and the Secretary-General declared the conference open. The two days of the conference were enthralling as the delegates debated and discussed important issues. Some committees succeeded in passing effective resolutions. During the closing ceremony, held at the end of the two-day conference, the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. Esther Selvaraj addressed the gathering, following which accolades were announced and the Secretary-General declared the conference closed.

ACCOLADES
COMMITTEE: United Nations Security Council
BEST DELEGATE: Sachchit Jha
OUTSTANDING DELEGATE: Aayati Visaria
HONOURABLE MENTION: Rahil Singh, Aarav Bardhan
VERBAL MENTION: Aarush Aggarwal

COMMITTEE: The Joint Crisis Committee
BEST DELEGATE: Karunyaa T.C.A (JCC overall), Ruhaan Iyer (Indian Cabinet)
OUTSTANDING DELEGATE: Tvisha Kishore (Indian Cabinet), Chaitanya Mishra (Chinese Cabinet), Vedant Somwanshi (Chinese Cabinet)
HONOURABLE MENTION: Aaron Tanay (Indian Cabinet), Ritvik Bhat (Indian Cabinet), Tanmay Gupta (Chinese Cabinet)
VERBAL MENTION: Prithvi Jagnani (Indian Cabinet), Sumedh Narvekar (Chinese Cabinet), Arya Shenoy-Aranha (Chinese Cabinet)

COMMITTEE: The All India Political Parties Meet
BEST DELEGATE: Arindam Mukherjee
OUTSTANDING DELEGATE: Soham Mishra, Rheanna Kothari
HONOURABLE MENTION: Kavish Nasta, Dania Khan
VERBAL MENTION: Jahnavi Singh, Trinav Sircar, Sharanya Sudarshan

BEST ILLUSTRATOR: Angela Chacko Koshy
BEST JOURNALIST: Rida Khan
HONOURABLE MENTION (FOR JOURNALISM): Tvisha Narayan, Alena Chacko Koshy, Kanishk Singh.

Workshop For Students
Date: 9th August 2021
Topic: Intellectual Property Rights
Organized by: Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Resource Person: Ms Ankita Jain, IP consultant, PhD in IPR.PGDM in IP, M.com
Grades 9 to 10
A brief overview of the topic was given. The meaning of the term Intellectual Property was explained through a video to help students understand the various ways in which one can protect intellectual property rights. Terms such as Copyright, Trademark, and Patent. This was followed by a quiz to check the student’s understanding of the new terms to which they were introduced. The next segment had few other rights that are not routinely used but do fall under Intellectual Property Rights like Design rights, Geographical Indication, Plant Breeders, and Traditional Knowledge. Each of these was explained with the help of a video that had ample examples for a better understanding of these new terms. The legalities involved in procuring these rights and the consequences of infringement of the same were shared. The last segment aimed at raising awareness among the students about the difference between original and counterfeit products. Many fun facts on the said topic were shared o make the session more engaging and interesting. The session ended with a Q & A session.
The workshop lived up to its aim of educating students about brands, intellectual property, and the ill effects of using fake products and managed to raise awareness among our students. It empowered students to act responsibly and encouraged them to be accountable in valuing and protecting the work and rights of others.

Date: 7th August 2021
Topic: High School Profile Building Workshop
Organized by: In-house
Resource Person: Ms Mayura Mohta - Counsellor, Bombay Scottish Schools
Grades 9 to 10
Students were taught how to build their high school profile in meticulous steps. Guidelines for the same were shared. They were encouraged to target and pursue only a few hobbies and to step out of their comfort zones and explore exciting career opportunities. The need to build one’s resume from grade 9 because of the fierce competition in today’s day and age was emphasized. They were taught multiple ways of building their CV and candidacy. They were also encouraged to identify their inherent talent and focus on a few skills to develop.
They were urged to research what the job of one’s initial interest is actually like. To get more clarity on the same, students were asked to listen to TED Talks related to one’s field of interest and also, research and shortlist colleges, either in India or abroad which offer their stream of interest. Those who were still undecided were encouraged to go for career workshops, take psychometric and career selector tests and even connect with alumni for guidance. They were advised to get internships and be an observer to get some clue as to what the job entails.
Students were given names of some excellent universities and summer schools. They were also encouraged to take many courses as it helps to add such certificates to one’s high school profile. They were reminded that confidence was key in any interview. The 3 pillars for a good profile are excellence, leadership and service. The need to engage in social service was also emphasised.

Date: 2nd/4th August 2021
Topic: First Aid Awareness
Organized by: In-house
Resource Person: Dr Matthew John, M.B.B.S, M.S. (Mum)
Grades 6 to 8
A brief introduction to the scope of First Aid was given. Students were taught various acronyms for important first aid procedures. Dr John shared the 'must haves' of a first aid kit and instructed students about the emergency plan of action. The immediate response to injuries like abrasions, bruises, cuts and open wounds, sprains or fractures, and nasal bleed were discussed.

The following points were covered:
What Is First-aid?
Golden Rules For First-aid
First-aid Guide To Different Situations
How To Be A First-aider?
Emergency Plan Of Action
Items A First-aid Kit Should Contain
How To Deal With Animal Bites And Insect Stings?
Degree Of Burns, Do's And Dont's During Burns
Epilepsy Etiquette
What To Do During A Stroke?

Students also shared their personal experiences. This interactive workshop ended with a Q&A session.

Date: 26th-30th July 2021
Topic: Usefulness of Remote Sensing Technology and GIS for Environmental Studies
Organized by: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Platform: IIRS YouTube Channel
Conducted by: Faculty of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Nandita Neelakantan, Ishtiyaq Noorani, Parnika Agarwal attended the workshop. This course created awareness about Remote Sensing Technology and its use in the study of Planet Earth and its environment through informative lectures and demonstrations. Students learned how the environment is facing problems in the form of increased earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and how remote sensing helps in identifying these issues and facing them early on. They learned how Geospatial technology helps in this regard. Video lectures and study materials were shared for students to watch. They were also given quizzes based on the content covered during the sessions. This workshop was incredibly helpful for anyone looking to be further involved in the environmental sciences.

JR.KG
Activity: Fingerprinting
Topic: Yellow Day
Date: 26.07.21
Students came dressed in shades of yellow. They shaped a beautiful honeycomb with bees around it by dabbing paint with their fingers.

Activity: Crab Craft
Topic: Red Day
Date: 23.07.21
Students made cute crabs by folding paper and pasting it on a sheet of paper. Some even coloured the background and drew a few fish to make the picture complete.

Activity: Show and Tell/ Dress Up and Bookmark Activity
Topic: Commemorating the National Reading Month
Date: 19.07.21- 23.07.21
The Reading week for Jr Kg began with a story, ‘Sneezy the Snowman’, being read aloud to the students. This was followed by a discussion on the story.
The students brought their favourite book to online class and spoke about why they enjoyed reading it.
The students came dressed as their favourite story book character and made beautiful bookmarks by using the magic painting technique.

Activity: Smarten Up
Topic: No Book Day
Date: 19.07.21
Students came dressed in bright coloured clothes wearing beautiful accessories.

Activity: Ear Bud Printing
Topic: Monsoon Magic
Date: 13.07.21
Students coloured the given worksheet and then made raindrops with earbuds to make a pretty picture.

Activity: Show and Tell
Topic: World Chocolate Day
Date: 07.07.21
Students began their day on a sweet note by displaying their favourite chocolate and sharing their reasons for loving it.

Activity: Monday Fun
Topic: Soft Friends
Date: 05.07.21
Attendance was taken with the help of the soft toys the students brought to class. They named their toy and showed it to their friends.

SR.KG
Activity: Fruits
Topic: Watermelon
Date: 22.07.21
Students coloured the image of a watermelon and stuck black bindis for the seeds.

Activity: Story Time/ Show and Tell
Topic: Commemorating the National Reading Month
Date: 19.07.21- 23.07.21
The Reading week for Sr Kg began with a story, ‘An Elf in the Swiss Alps’ being read aloud to the students by the teacher.
Students read a few lines with expressions from their favourite book. The activity enhanced their language and listening skills.
Students made a bookmark under the guidance of their teacher.

Activity: Corn Chaat
Topic: General Awareness - Monsoon
Date: 15.07.21
Students put together a nutritious and delicious corn chaat by using ingredients like boiled corn, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and chaat masala. They relished the chaat during the online class.

Activity: Colourful Caterpillar
Topic: General Awareness - Colours
Date: 08.07.21
Students made a colourful caterpillar by using primary and secondary colours. They pasted the caterpillar on an A4 size paper and made beautiful scenery around it.

Activity: Show and Tell
Topic: World Chocolate Day
Date: 07.07.21
Students brought a variety of chocolates to the online class. The pros and cons of consuming chocolate were also discussed.

Grade 1
Activity: Commemorating the National Reading Month
Subject: English Language
Date: 19.7.21
Students read aloud the book titled ‘Be You’ with appropriate pauses and intonations. This activity helped enhance their reading skills and build vocabulary. This was followed by an activity where each child created colourful cover pages of the book with the help of a template shared with them. They drew themselves with the caption - Be (name). This boosted their morale and each of them was encouraged to make reading a regular habit.

Activity: World Emoji Day
Subject: EVS
Date: 16.07.21
Students came dressed in shades of yellow and learned the purpose of celebrating this day through a presentation. They used their creativity and imagination to draw a variety of expressions on their emoticons. Each student was then asked to share the emotion of their emoticon with the class. There was a mix of different emotions ranging from happy, excited, surprised to sad and lonely.

Activity: Mango Smoothie
Subject: EVS
Date: 08.07.21
Students blended ingredients like fresh mango pulp, fresh cream, beaten yogurt, milk and powdered sugar/honey to make a refreshing mango smoothie. The teacher discussed with them the benefits of milk, yogurt and mango. Students enjoyed their healthy drink.

Activity: Chocolate Day
Subject: EVS
Date: 07.07.21
Students took a virtual tour of the chocolate factory, where they understood the process of transforming cocoa seeds to delicious chocolates. They saw how colourful candies are made and moulded into different shapes. Each student also spoke about their favourite chocolate. They then participated in a fun quiz where they had to guess the name of the chocolate by looking at a group of emojis. The day ended with them relishing their favourite chocolates.

Grade 2
Activity: Commemorating the National Reading Month
Date: 19.07.21 to 23.07.21
Day 1- Students read aloud the story of ‘Stuart Little’ which was displayed on a PPT. This activity motivated young readers, enhanced concentration, vocabulary, improved their listening skills and helped them draw conclusions.
Day 2- As a follow up activity, students indulged in craft work to shape a mouse.
Day 3- Students read aloud the story, ‘How The Elephant Got Its Trunk’.
Day 4- Students used their imagination and creativity to make an elephant bookmark.

Activity: World Emoji Day
Date: 16.07.21
Students wore yellow coloured party cone caps. They made emoticons of different expressions by sticking the eyes and drawing and colouring the mouth and other facial expressions on it.

Activity: Mango Salsa
Date: 08.07.21
The teacher explained the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Thereafter, students put together a salsa with the following ingredients - mangoes, tomatoes, peppers, coriander, lemon and salt. They relished the healthy treat. This activity helped them enhance their spatial intelligence.

Activity: International Joke Day
Date: 05.07. 21
Students came dressed in funny hats, caps, and headgears. Their headgears were very creative and colourful and included a clown cap, a tassel hat, headgears with antennas amongst many others. They also cracked jokes to lighten up. They enjoyed watching a PPT with jokes and funny videos. Humour helps reduce stress and tension in the classroom, improves retention of information, and promotes creative understanding among the students.
Activity: Chocolate Day
Date: 07.07.21
Students decorated a toast with chocolate syrup, nutella, fruit pieces and gems and ate their piece of chocolaty creation. This activity catered to their aesthetic sense as well as their spatial intelligence.

Grade 3
Activity: Aural Comprehension
Subject: English Language
Date: 14.7.21
A comprehension passage was read out to the students following which they attempted a google form based on it.

Activity: Collective Nouns
Subject: English Language
Date: 12.7.21
A Matching-Pairs activity was done with the students to revise collective nouns. They matched the pictures to the collective nouns that represent it.

Activity: Poetry Comprehension
Subject: English Literature
Date: 14.7.2021
A poem based on how books are our best friends was read by the students. They learned about the importance of books. Thereafter, the students completed a Google Form based on the poem.

Activity: Speaking Skills: 'Myself' or ' My Mother'
Subject: Marathi
Date: 12.07.21- 16.07.21
Students spoke on either of the topics, 'Myself' or ' My Mother'. This activity helped them improve their diction, pronunciation and fluency in the Marathi language.

Activity: Venn Diagram Showing Features of Living and Non-Living Objects
Subject: General Science
Topic: Living and Non-living things
Date: 13.07.21-14.07.21
Students drew a venn diagram comparing a living bear and non-living soft toy. They illustrated the commonalities and differences between the two on it.

Activity: Writing the addends
Subject: Math-Addition
Date: 13.07.21-14.07.21
Students had to draw 3 flowers with 4 petals each. In the centre of the flower they wrote a given number. Then they had to write 2 combinations of the addends (horizontally and vertically in the petals) for the number in the centre

Grade 4
Activity: Poetry Comprehension
Subject: English Literature
Date: 15.07.202
A poem based on nature was read by the students.They learned about the importance of nature. Thereafter, the students completed a Google Form based on the poem.

Activity: Speaking Skills: 'My Birthday' or ' My GrandMother'
Subject: Marathi
Date: 12.07.21- 16.07.21
Students spoke on either of the topics 'My Birthday' or ' My GrandMother'. This activity helped improve their diction, pronunciation and fluency in the Marathi language.

Activity: Roman Numerals
Subject:Mathematics
Date: 14.07.21
Students brought strips of paper and pasted them on a sheet to form the Roman numerals 17 (XVII) and 23 (XXIII).

Activity: Numeration and Addition/Subtraction
Subject: Mathematics
Date: 08.07.2021
Students participated in a quiz based on large numbers and its addition and subtraction. This was conducted on the Quizizz app.

Activity: Food We Eat
Subject: General Science
Date: 02.07.2021
Students compared the nutrients present on two food packets to conclude which of the two was healthier and why.

Grade 5
Activity: Video Comprehension
Subject: English Literature
Date: 16.7.2021
Students were shown a video on Twin Baby Pandas. A quiz was conducted on Google Forms to assess their comprehension skills. This activity enhanced the students' listening and understanding skills.

Activity: Activity on Large Numbers
Subject: Mathematics
Date: 15.7.21
Students were asked to collect data on the populations of different countries. They engaged in a quiz on the International and Indian Number Systems on a Google Form. This activity helped the students to understand the concepts and differences between the two Number Systems. They could also identify the largest and smallest numbers and arrange the numbers in ascending and descending order.

Activity: Speaking Skills: 'Myself' or ' My house'
Subject: Marathi
Date: 12.07.21- 16.07.21
Students spoke on either of the topics 'Myself' or ' My House'. This activity helped improve their diction, pronunciation and fluency in the Marathi language.

Activity: Methods of Separation
Subject: General Science
Date:13.7.21
Students performed experiments on sedimentation, decantation and filtration using common household items.

Activity: Quizizz Activity
Subject: Mathematics
Date: 06.07.21
Students participated in a quiz based on multiplication of large numbers to recapitulate their basic concepts.

Activity: Adjectives - Degrees of Comparison
Subject: English Language
Date: 05.07.21
Students engaged in a Padlet Activity. The topic given was: ‘You have just moved into a new neighbourhood, Compare your previous neighbourhood with the new one. Write about its area, its cleanliness, its neighbours and your friends.’ They used comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives for the comparison.

Activity: Padlet
Subject: English Language
Topic: Adjectives - Degrees of Comparison
Date: 01.07.21
After learning the concept, students framed sentences using the adjective 'smart' in the positive, comparative and superlative degree and typed it on a padlet wall.

Grade 6
Activity: Representation of Geographical Features
Subject: Geography
Date: 19.07.21
A quiz was conducted to revise the concept of Representation of Geographical Features.

Activity: Fractions
Subject: Math
Date: 05.07.21
A quiz on fractions was played in the class. The students' answers were evaluated and the concepts which were unclear to the students were revised again in the class.

Activity: Know it, Answer it (Riddles)/ Discussion/ Rhyme Time
Subject: English Literature
Topic: The Painted Ceiling
Date: 07.06.21- 12.07.21
Students answered a few riddles on some common rooms in our houses as an introduction to the lesson.

Students shared about their favourite rooms. All the students had their own reasons why a particular room was their favourite, be it the washroom where they could think, the bedroom where they could play video games or a corner of their house which was their personal favourite.
In accordance with the rhyme scheme used in the poem, students were asked to mark the rhyming words used in the poem and share the same with the class.

Activity: Discussion on 'Neighbours: Everybody Needs Good Ones'/ Quiz on Quizizz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: The People Upstairs
Date: 28.06.21- 05.07.21
An interactive discussion was conducted in class on Man being a social animal and how he needs company to survive. The need of neighbours and what kind of neighbours everyone has. Students enthusiastically shared their pleasant as well as unpleasant experiences with their neighbours. They also shared anecdotes of the times when they had been good neighbours to others. A quiz on Quizizz was held at the end of the lesson to recap the content of the lesson.

Activity: Quiz on Nearpod
Subject: History
Topic: The Egyptian Civilization
Date: 23.6.2021
A quiz was conducted on Nearpod to revise the chapter.

Activity: Audio Visual Quiz
Subject: Math
Topic: Integers
Date: 18.06.21
Students were shown a video on integers. Thereafter they were asked questions based on the video. It also acted as a base for learning newer concepts

Activity: Solve the Riddle/ Discussion on - 'What do you miss most about school’? / 'Pros and Cons of E-Learning'/ One Word For Many/ Unscramble the Words/ Quiz on Quizizz
Subject: English Literature
Topic:The Fun They Had
Date: 10.06.21- 18.06.21
A few riddles related to the classroom and school were answered by the students as an introduction and connection to the lesson related to homeschooling.
Continuing on the lines of the riddle, students were taken down the memory lane and felt nostalgic when they shared about what they have been missing about school. It included their memories of friends, classes, canteen, breaks and the like.
Drawing a connection to the lesson, a discussion was held on the advantages and disadvantages of e- learning, the pros and cons and students expressed their individual views on the same
One word for many and an unscramble the word activity was conducted at the end of the lesson as a recap of the new words and phrases learned by the students. A quiz on Quizizz was held at the end of the lesson as a recap to the content of the lesson.

Grade 7
Activity: Kahoot
Subject: Physics
Topic: Types of motion
Date: 8.07.21
After learning about the definition of motion and types of motion, students attempted a test on Quizizz. A full-fledged classroom discussion was conducted after the test on every question.

Activity: Quiz on Quizizz
Subject: Geography
Topic: Australia
Date: 13.07.21
A recapitulatory quiz was conducted on the continent of Australia.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Rational Numbers
Date: 6.07.21
Revision on rational numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division was done. After the test, a few questions, where they faced difficulty, were discussed.

Activity: Figures of Speech
Subject:English Literature
Topic:Wandering Singers
Date: 14.07.21
Sentences with figurative language were displayed on the screen. Students had to identify the figures of speech based on their knowledge of the topic.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Wandering Singers
Date: 13.07.21
An introductory general knowledge quiz related to musical instruments and the poet of the poem was conducted in class to introduce the poem.

Activity: Rhyming words
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening:
Date: 07.07.21
Eight words were displayed on the screen. Students had to come up with a list of rhyming words to those words that were displayed.

Activity: Video on Sublimation
Subject: Chemistry
Topic: Sublimation
Date: 22.06.21
Students were shown a video of an experiment demonstrating sublimation. A few students later conducted an experiment using dry ice. The teacher showed a live demonstration of the sublimation of Naphthalene.

Activity: Quiz on Quizizz
Subject: Physics
Topic: Physical Quantities and Measurement
Date: 25.06.21
Students revised the entire chapter with the help of a quiz. After the test, answers to the questions were discussed with the students.

Activity: Speaking Skills
Subject: Hindi
Topic: पाठ -१ मुक्ति की आकांक्षा
Date: 24.6.21
बच्चों ने अपने आस-पास के इलाके में रह रहे पक्षियों और पालतू जानवरों की मदद किस प्रकार की अपने अनुभव कक्षा में सुनाए | आजादी दे जुड़े महत्त्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं पर अपने विचार रखें |

Activity: Involving the Senses
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening:
Date: 30.06.21
Students were shown two images. They had to describe what they saw, smelled, tasted and heard based on the image. Students used adjectives to express themselves.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: English Language
Topic: Subject- Verb Agreement
Date: 28.06.2021
A Quiz of 20 questions on Google Forms was attempted by the students as a recap of the rules of Subject- Verb agreement.

Activity: Interactive Video
Subject: English Language
Topic: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Date: 14.06.21
Students differentiated between direct and indirect objects and were able to identify transitive and intransitive verbs. The video focused on self-correction and enabled them to move ahead only if their response was correct.

Activity: Quiz on Quizizz Platform
Subject: English Language
Topic: Primary Auxiliaries and Modals
Date: 14.06.21
Students attempted a Quiz to help them practise their skills on rules, usage and identification of Modals.

Grade 8
Activity: Video Activity/ Jamboard Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: ‘Karak’
Date: 05.07.21
Students viewed a video on Nouns and thereafter answered questions based on the topic. They then engaged in a Jamboard activity to answer questions based on the topic.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: History
Topic: Decline of the Mughal Empire
Date: 14.07.21
Students took a recapitulatory quiz on the lesson, Decline of the Mughal Empire.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: O Captain! My Captain!
Date: 09.07.2021
Students self-evaluated their understanding of the lesson through an MCQ based quiz on the Quizizz platform.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: History
Topic: Industrial Revolution
Date: 07.07.21
Students took a recapitulatory quiz on the lesson, Industrial Revolution.

Activity: Nearpod Activity
Subject: English Literature - Reading Activity: The Seven Cream
Topic: Reading Activity: The Seven Cream Jugs by Saki
Date:12. 07.2021
Students attempted a 3 level activity comprising - Time to Climb, Fill in the blanks and an Open-ended question on the short story, The Seven Cream Jugs.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: The Open Window
Date: 02. 07.2021
Students self-evaluated their understanding of the lesson through a quiz on Google Forms.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: Geography
Topic: Population Dynamics
Date: 28.06.21
Students attempted a recapitulatory quiz on the lesson, Population Dynamics.

Activity: Jamboard Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: ‘Pakshi Rakshak’
Date:28.06.21
Students engaged in a Jamboard activity as an introduction to the lesson.

Activity: Video-based Activity
Subject:Hindi
Topic: Nouns
Date: 21.07.21
Students were shown a video based on Nouns after which related questions were asked.

Activity: Padlet activity
Subject: English Language
Topic: Informal Letter writing
Date: 05.07.21
A letter writing topic was shared with the students. Students were divided into three groups, each group was assigned a task namely: Group 1 - Opening line, Group 2 - Body of the letter and Group 3 - Closing line. A Padlet link was provided to the students where they had to share their points. Students had the liberty to upvote their peer's post. This activity helped the students to have a diverse perspective of the topic.

Activity: Interactive Video Activity
Subject: English Language
Topic: Tenses
Date: 14.06.21
Four paragraphs were taken where students had to fill the correct form of the verb. These paragraphs were turned into an interactive interface using H5P. These are self- paced activities that are pasted onto the PPT which can be accessed anytime by the students.

Activity: Pre - Test on Tenses on Google forms
Subject: English Language
Topic: Tenses
Date: 14.06.21
Students attempted a pre-test on the said topic which helped them recap the content learnt in the previous grade.

- WORKSHOP - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAMINATION
DATE: 9th July 2021
GRADES: 9 & 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Hvovi Bhagwagar, Psychologist and Psychotherapist
The following points were conveyed to the students –
Reach out for help.
Put in a lot of work on lessons you find difficult.
Be self-disciplined. Never underestimate the power of self-discipline.
Develop good study habits, practice more exam papers. Need for practice exams where one can apply their mind and not just rote learning. Be resilient. Never give up.
Hard work is a need but so are good study techniques.
Various apps/websites and Ted talks on 'What Do Smart Students Do Differently' for self-help were also shared. Students shared their queries and the same were well answered.
All in all, the session not only helped students understand how to plan their studies wisely but also inspired them to be diligent and work hard.

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- CLASS ACTIVITIES - JUNE 2021
JR.KG
Activity: Colouring and Sticking
Topic: General Awareness- My Family
Date: 28.06.21
Students stuck googly eyes to candy sticks to make portraits of their family members. Finally, they compiled the portraits to make a family picture.

Activity: Monday Fun
Date: 28.06.21
Students introduced their soft toys to their friends in class. This activity was used to mark attendance as well.

Activity: Blow Painting
Date: 25.06.21
Students enjoyed blow painting using a straw and watery paint. They completed a picture by painting spiky hair.

Activity: Clay Play
Date: 24.06.21
Students used clay to give shape to a caterpillar.

Activity: Thumb Printing
Date:23.06.21
Students enjoyed a virtual tour “under the sea”. As a follow-up activity, students painted the picture of a fish by dipping their thumbs in paint.

Activity: School Anniversary Celebration
Date:22.06.21
The school anniversary celebration began with a special prayer service. A song and dance session followed soon after. Following this, students made a beach ball by tearing paper and glueing the pieces together. This activity is also excellent for developing fine motor skills.

Activity: Chalk Painting
Date: 21.06.21
Students used wet chalk to colour the picture of a balloon. This activity helps develop fine motor skills.

SR.KG
Activity: My Senses
Date: 24.06.21 - 29.06.21
Students brought many different objects to understand the importance of their senses. They indulged in understanding the taste of food, the sound of music and the smell of various fragrances.

Activity: Colourful the Butterfly
Date: 22.06.21
Students used their hand print cutouts to make a butterfly. Then they crumpled and twisted paper to decorate it.

Activity: World Music Day
Date:21.06.21
Students celebrated the day by making beautiful tambourines using paper plates. They then decorated the same with crayons, stickers and paints. They also used beads and buttons to create music. It was a creative and fun activity.

Activity: Making A Family Tree
Topic: General Awareness- Family - Family Tree
Date:16.06.21
Students were dressed in red. They stuck pictures of their family members on a tree to collate a family tree.

Activity: Myself - Favourite Colour.
Topic: General Awareness
Date:14.06.2021
Students came dressed in their favourite colours and explained why they like that colour.

Grade 1
Activity: Monsoon Mania
Subject: EVS
Date: 29.06.21
Students came attired in different colours of the rainbow. They spoke about their experiences in the rain and their delight at seeing a rainbow in the sky. They mentioned the rainy day accessories they use like raincoats, gumboots and umbrellas and the activities they enjoy like making paper boats.

Activity: School Anniversary Celebrations
Date: 22.6.21
The day began with a special prayer service. A fun Zumba session followed. Then they played an exciting game on house colours with the help of a PPT wherein the teacher called the house names from the chits and those students performed an action. The morning fun continued with an art and craft activity where students made a 3D rainbow wall hanging by assembling the rainbow, the clouds and water droplets. This activity helped enhance their visual-spatial intelligence.

Activity: Celebrating World Music Day
Subject: EVS
Date: 21.06.21
Students played different musical instruments like the keyboard, guitar, mouth organ, bongo, flute and the like. They also sang popular songs from movies like Sound of Music, Gospel songs and songs from famous music albums. Amazing facts about musical instruments were also shared by students. It proved that “When children listen to music, they don’t just listen. They melt into the melody and flow with the rhythm.”

Activity: My Favourite Story Book
Subject: English Literature
Date: 16.06.21
Students spoke about their favourite story book. They picked up their best-loved characters and highlighted their qualities. They concluded by mentioning the lessons they learnt from that story.

Activity: Speaking Skills - My Favourite Toy
Subject: English Reading
Date: 14.06.21
Students spoke about their favourite toy explaining why it was so.

Grade 2
Activity: School Anniversary Celebrations
Date: 22.6.21
The day began with a special prayer service. A fun Zumba session followed. Then they played an exciting game on house colours with the help of a PPT wherein the teacher called the house names from the chits and those students performed an action. The day ended with a face-mask decorating activity. Students used acrylic paint, paper cuttings, glitter stickers with great creativity to decorate their face-masks. This activity helped enhance their visual-spatial intelligence.

Activity: Celebrating World Music Day
Subject: EVS
Date: 21.06.21
Students dressed up as their favourite rock stars complete with sunglasses and a thick chain. They sang songs from the movie, The Sound of Music and other popular songs. They also played instruments like the keyboard and the guitar.

Activity: Monsoon Mania
Subject: EVS
Date: 16.06.21
Students came robed in the different colours of the rainbow and promised to not only be bright but also to shine like the rainbow.

Activity: Speaking Skills - My Favourite Story Book
Subject: English Reading
Date: 14.06.21
Students spoke about their favourite story book and the lessons they learnt from it.

Grade 3
Activity: Odd One Out
Subject: English Literature
Date:28.6.21-2.7.21
Students engaged in the activity using a google form, after watching a video based on the same.

Activity: Match the Picture
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Our Family
Date: 28.6.21-2.7.21
Students engaged in an activity to match pictures with words on Nearpod to revise the lesson.

Activity: Drawing a Dolphin/ Origami Activity/ Quiz on Nearpod
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Saved by a Dolphin
Date: 21.6.21-25.6.21
As part of Formative, Interim, and Summative exercises, students engaged in drawing and colouring the picture of a dolphin, making an origami dolphin and participating in a quiz on Nearpod.

Activity: Family Tree Activity and Nearpod Activity
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Our Family
Date: 21.6.21-25.6.21
Students pasted pictures of their family members to form a family tree. They also took part in a Nearpod activity wherein they had to match pictures to the right words.

Activity: Guess the Picture
Subject: English Language
Topic: Collective Nouns
Date: 21.6.21-25.6.21
Students guessed the picture shown on the slide as the teacher unveiled it gradually. They learnt that a collection or a group of things are described using a collective noun.

Activity: Show Me Something
Subject: English Language
Topic: Nouns
Date:14.6.21-18.6.21
Clues on certain objects were given to students and they brought these objects and showed them. The activity helped them summarize that the names of all common things around us are called common nouns.

Grade 4
Activity: History of Mumbai - Timeline
Subject: Social Studies
Date: 28.6.21-2.7.21
Students learnt about the important events which took place in the past in Mumbai.

Activity: Word Power
Subject: English Literature
Date: 29.06.2021
Students completed a Google Form on the use of different words. They understood the meanings of words that sound the same but the meaning and spelling are different.

Activity: Jamboard Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: लिंग
Date: 24.06.2021
Students observed a picture and described it on the jamboard.

Activity: Seal Making
Subject: Social Studies
Date: 21.06.2021- 26.06.2021
Students made seals using clay or kneaded coloured dough.

Activity: Mentimeter Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: नन्हा पौधा
Date: 14.06.2021
Students participated through the mentimeter link and gave answers to questions based on the uses of plants.

Activity: Clash of Numbers
Subject: Hindi
Topic: गिनती
Date: 10.06.2021
The activity was used to recapitulate Hindi Numbers.

Grade 5
Activity: Virtual Tour of NASA
Subject: Social Studies
Date: 28.06.2021- 02.07.2021
Students enjoyed a virtual tour of NASA. It was followed by a quiz on a Google form.

Activity: Nearpod Quiz
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Evolution of Human Beings
Date: 30.06.2021
Students enjoyed attempting a quiz on the lesson and it helped in recapitulating the lesson.

Activity: Word Power
Subject: English Literature
Date: 29.06.2021
Students attempted an exercise based on words with almost similar meanings on Google Forms.

Activity: Quizizz Activity
Subject: Mathematics
Date: 29.06.2021
Two Quizzes based on large numbers and their comparison was conducted. This helped in recapitulating the lesson effectively.

Grade 6
Activity: Quizizz
Subject: English Language
Topic: Verbs
Date: 25.06.2021
A recap quiz was conducted on the Quizizz platform to help students recap the concept. They identified Verbs, its usage and rules.

Activity: Jamboard
Subject: Hindi
Topic: सोना
Date: 24.06.2021
Students observed a picture on the Jamboard and discussed how one must treat the animals.

Activity: Mentimeter Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: Grammar- वचन
Date: 21.06.2021
Students participated through the mentimeter link and gave the answers to the questions based on ‘vachan’.

Activity: Quizizz
Subject: English Language
Topic: Articles
Date: 18.06.2022
A recap quiz was conducted on the Quizizz platform to help students recap the concept. They identified Definite and Indefinite articles and noted where articles need to be omitted.

Activity: Quizizz
Subject: English Language
Topic: Adjectives
Date: 17.06.2022
A recap quiz was conducted on the Quizizz platform to help students recap the concept. They identified adjectives, types of adjectives and their usage.

Activity: Making a Floor plan
Subject: Geography
Topic: Plan/Sketch
Date: 15.6.21
Students were asked to draw a sketch of the floor plan of the school's 2nd floor or of their study room.

Activity: Jamboard Activity
Subject: Hindi
Topic: वर्षा समीर
Date: 10.06.2021
The lesson was introduced with an activity on Jamboard. The teacher displayed a picture and students described it in their own words with the help of sticky notes.

Activity: Name Acrostics on Padlet Wall
Subject: English Language
Topic: Adjectives
Date: 10.06.2021
Students engaged in this creative activity wherein they supplied an adjective for each letter of their name. This activity was conducted on a padlet wall.

Grade 7
Activity: Idiomatic Situation
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Engine Trouble
Date: 29.06.21
A few lines from the texts were used as questions. Students had to match that line with the most appropriate idiom that summarises the situation.

Activity: Quiz on Google forms
Subject: English Language
Topic: Subject-Verb Agreement
Date: 28.06.2021
Students attempted a quiz on Google Forms as a recapitulation of the rules.

Activity: Virtual Lab
Subject: Chemistry
Topic: To Prove That Air Has Mass
Date: 16.6.21 and 23.6.21
Students were shown a video of the experiment and were later told to show a live demonstration of the same.

Activity: Chatbox Quiz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Engine Trouble
Date: 23.06.21
A few textual questions were displayed in MCQ format on the PowerPoint. Students had to use the chat box to answer these questions.

Activity: Quiz
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Engine Trouble
Date: 22.06.21
Based on the content covered in the previous two classes, students attempted a recap quiz to test their knowledge before proceeding to the next section.

Activity: Experiment Demonstration
Subject: Chemistry
Topic: Non homogeneous mixture
Date: 22.6.21
The teacher demonstrated the way water and hydrogen can be mixed together as they form a homogeneous mixture. Students volunteered and demonstrated the non mixing non homogeneous liquids such as oil and water.

Activity: Virtual lab visit
Subject: Biology
Topic: Plant Cell/ Animal Cell
Date: 21.6.21
Microscopic examination of Onion peel- A temporary mount was prepared and epidermal cells of onion were observed under a compound microscope. Microscopic examination of cheek cells- A temporary mount was prepared and epidermal cells of the cheek were observed under a compound microscope.
Activity: Arranging Events Chronologically

Subject: English Literature
Topic: Engine Trouble
Date: 16.06.21
Students were given lines from the text that were not in the order of the plot. They were asked to arrange it chronologically. While some students found it challenging, most others recalled the plot line and followed suit.

Activity: Discussion - Winning a Gift Prize
Subject: English Literature
Topic: Engine Trouble
Date: 15.06.21
Students were asked to imagine that they have been awarded a gift prize of Rs. 5000/- by their school for being an all rounder. However, the condition is that 50% of that money is to be spent for a good cause. What would they do? Students stated that they would donate it for cancer research, for the welfare of animals, to the underprivileged suffering due to the pandemic. Most others also said that they would like to contribute to the educational needs of the poor. It was an interesting activity which helped students think beyond themselves.

Activity: Quizizz
Subject: English Language
Topic: Primary Auxiliaries and Modals
Date: 14.06.2021
Students attempted a Quiz designed to help them practise the application of the rules, the usage and identification of Modals.

Activity: Interactive Video
Subject: English Language
Topic: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Date: 14.06.2022
Students engaged in an interactive video activity which required them to differentiate between direct and indirect objects and identify transitive and intransitive verbs. The video focussed on self-correction and enabled them to move ahead only if their response was correct.

Activity: Revision on Multiplication of Fractions
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Fractions
Date:14.6.2021
The concept and the basic rules on multiplication of Fractions were assessed with a test. After the test, a remedial test was done to check where maximum errors were made and those particular concepts were recapitualised.

Activity: Revision of Integers
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Integers
Date: 10.06.2021
The concept, basic rules with respect to operations on integers were assessed with a test. After the test, a remedial class was conducted to check where maximum errors were made and those particular concepts were recapitualised.

Grade 8
Activity: Quizizz
Subject: Physics
Topic: Matter
Date: 24.06.21
Students attempted a quiz to revise the chapter.

Activity: Mentimeter Word Cloud
Subject: English Literature
Topic: The Open Window - Character Sketch
Date: 21.6.21
Using the mentimeter word cloud, students analysed the various characters that were a part of the lesson.

Activity: Experiment
Subject: Physics
Topic: Matter
Date: 17.06.21
Students were instructed to keep a glass of hot water and normal water ready. Food colour was added to both glasses. This activity helped them understand that hot water has more kinetic energy. They also dissolved sugar/salt in both and observed that it dissolves faster in hot water due to the intermolecular spaces between them.

Activity: Quizizz
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Operations on Rational Numbers
Date: 15.6.21
Operations on Rational Numbers was revisited with the help of the quiz. Concepts like addition, subtraction and multiplication of rational numbers were revised.

- INVESTITURE CEREMONY
DATE: 22nd June 2021
GRADES: 9 & 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Student Council was formally invested into their respective roles. The Ceremony, conducted on Google Meet, was attended by the parents of the Student Council members as well. The event began with a prayer service. The Principal, Ms. Jane Kotian addressed the gathering and spoke to them about how the teachers saw a spark of leadership in them and the reason why they have been chosen to be leaders. She encouraged students to keep their fire burning, use up all their logs, rise above all the challenges and climb higher just like fire does. She also mentioned that fire can be both a friend and an enemy. She exhorted students to be a comforting friend and a servant leader. After her speech, a prayer and a blessing was said over all the newly elected members of the Council. This was followed by the Oath Taking Ceremony. The ceremony ended with a quote by American Entrepreneur, Jim Rohn, ‘The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly'.

- SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
DATE: 22nd June 2021
GRADES: Kg to 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The School’s twenty fourth anniversary celebrations began with a prayer service. The Principal, Ms. J Kotian's inspiring speech that followed, motivated students to give their best during such trying times. She mentioned that anniversaries and birthdays create a positive anticipation in one's hearts and minds. It is as if the future is offered to us on a platter and it is giving us another chance to make something of ourselves. So one must never assume that the past and the future are going to be the same since life is not a straight line. Therefore, it is always possible to change directions from time to time. Each day and each new moment is an opportunity given to us regardless of what we may have gone through. Hence, we must learn what we can from the past but spend more time and energy looking and moving forward. Grade 10 students mesmerized the gathering with their special song. An Art Competition was conducted across grades in the first two periods. Students exhibited their artistic prowess and creativity to create masterpieces. It was a wondrous way to break the monotony of the daily routine. Regular classes resumed after the short break.

- ICSE FAREWELL
DATE: 18th June 2021
GRADE: ICSE BATCH 2020-21
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The theme for the event was - 'Trendsetters'. The programme began with a prayer service followed by a special song by the teachers. This was followed by the Principal, Ms.J. Kotian’s address. Keeping alive the tradition of planting a sapling for every batch, this year too, a Hibiscus plant dedicated to the ICSE batch 2020-2021 was planted by the class teachers in the presence of the Principal and the Senior Academic Coordinator. This act was recorded and shown to the students during the programme. The highlight of the evening was the much awaited BSS Lad and BSS Lass competition. The first round for this event had taken place earlier. Students had to send videos wherein they spoke about themselves. These videos were judged and twelve finalists were shortlisted for the final Round. This round involved a question and answer session with the judges. The finalists put their best foot forward and two of them emerged as winners. Dia Arrakal and Tarun Patil won the BSS Lass and BSS Lad titles respectively. The comperes enlivened the event with their humor and wit. Fun and engaging online games were conducted during the intervals. A video showcasing their growing up years at School made every one very nostalgic.
The final farewell was a truly emotional moment as students bid adieu to their Alma Mater.

- ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
DATE: 8th/9th/10th June 2021
GRADES: Jr.Kg to 8
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The orientation programme for the academic year 2020-21 began with seeking the Lord’s blessings. The Principal, Ms. J.Kotian, then addressed the parents. She introduced the Senior Academic coordinator and the Academic Coordinators to the parents. The class teachers of the respective classes also introduced themselves to the parents. The Principal explained the process of academic review. She assured the parents that the teachers would always help and support the students to get through academic challenges. The Principal reiterated the importance of study time for children. The Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. Selveraj shared the guidelines for online sessions as laid down by the School and also spoke about the mode of communication with the School that parents need to follow. The respective academic coordinators, Ms. Tina Quadraus (Kg to Grade 2), Ms. Chakravorty (Grades 3 to 5) and Ms. H Kaur (Grades 6 to 8) shared the academic plan for 2021-22 academic session for their respective grades. Subject wise details were mentioned. The plan for integrated activities, various events and competitions that would be held online were also put forth. Parents were also introduced to the various aspects that will be new for each grade.

In addition to the above, in the Orientation for Jr.Kg, which took place on 10th June 2021, parents were also introduced to the history of the school, the houses, the school flag and the school motto.

In the open forum conducted at the end of the session, the Principal addressed all the queries raised by the parents and answered them patiently. The Rules and Regulations, Syllabus, Time Table, list of Class and Subject teachers and Google Meet codes were all uploaded on the website on the same day to help and assist parents further.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES
JR.KG
Activity: Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
Date: 09.04.2021
Students came dressed in mix and match outfits and brought along party accessories. The day started off with the making of a delicious fruit and yogurt parfait. Students participated in a dance session and watched a short video on being kind and helpful to others. The day ended with goodbye and sweet messages and wishes to each other.

Activity: Honey Bee-Puppet & Games
Date: 08.04.2021
Students coloured the honey bee template which was then cut out and made into finger puppets. They recited rhymes on the honey bee while manipulating their finger puppets. They also played a game where they had to guess the name of the movie after listening to a song from the movie.

Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Date: 07.04.2021
Students had to find and bring objects that were asked for by the teacher within 10 seconds. They also learnt to make crabs by folding paper.

Activity: Summer time
Date:31.03.2021
Students were taught the properties of water through a fun activity. They got a glass of water and added Tang/ Rasna/ Glucon-D to it, after which they observed the change in colour and taste. They were thrilled to do the activity and enjoyed the process.

Activity: World Water Day
Date: 22.03.2021
Students came dressed in shades of blue to celebrate World Water Day. The importance of water was discussed in class. Students shared ideas on how they could save water.

Activity: Community Helpers
Date:17.03.2021 & 18.03.2021
Students came dressed as different community helpers to the class and shared information about their workplace and tools used. It was a fun learning experience.

Activity: World Wildlife Day
Date: 03.03.2020/08.03.2021
Students were made aware of the importance of forests and wildlife through a video shown to them on 03.03.21. Students celebrated World Wildlife Day on 08.03.2021 by coming to class dressed in shades of green. They brought pictures of wild animals from books and newspapers to class for a poster-making activity.

Activity: Music & Movement
Date: 06.03.2021
Students came dressed in shiny and shimmery outfits. They danced to the tunes of peppy songs and enjoyed performing the actions shown in the video.

Activity: Virtual Tour -Natures walk
Date: 05.03.2021
Students came dressed in floral print /bright coloured clothes. They then participated in a virtual nature walk where they saw a variety of birds and flowers.

Activity: Covid Campaign
Date: 25.02.2021
As part of the covid campaign, students spoke about the people whom they were thankful for during this pandemic. They were taught how to draw simple stick figures which they coloured as part of the follow-up activity.

SR.KG
Activity: Graduation Day
Date:09.04.2021
Students sang ‘Mr Sun’ and ‘I’ve Got Peace Like The River’ for the audience comprising their parents and the same was well appreciated by them. Each child spoke and thanked their teacher for making online learning such fun while some of them spoke about activities that they enjoyed the most. At the end of the event parents acknowledged all the efforts taken by the school and teachers to make online learning possible for the students. After the event, students made ‘Monaco Pizza’ using the crackers, cheese and tomatoes that they had brought to the class. They relished the cracker pizza and ended the day by singing and dancing to the songs that were played for them. It was a wonderful way to end the academic session.

Activity: Bottle Cap Painting
Date: 08.04.2021
Students came in summer wear and brought a small bottle cap along with two of their favourite colour paints. The activity for the day was bottle cap painting. Step by step they were shown how to use the cap and dab the same to make beautiful Hyacinths. By the end of the day, the class was filled with Hyacinths of various hues - pink, purple, orange and blue.

Activity: Best Out of Waste
Date:07.04.2021
Dressed in black and white, students brought waste material to the online class which they used to make objects of their choice. By the end of the day, students had made photo frames, pencil holders, beautifully decorated bottles, sock puppets and piggy banks. It was creativity at its best.

Activity: Mango Magic
Date:06.04.2021
Students came dressed in yellow to class and completed a Comprehension activity. They read the given sentences aloud and then answered the questions. Later they drew mangoes. The highlight of the day was when they all relished the mangoes that they had brought to class. It was a real treat, enjoyed by all.

Activity: Addition - Calculating Raindrops
Date:05.04.2021
Students, dressed in blue, brought with them cut-outs from the Number Work Worksheet given. Each cloud cut out had an addition sum written on it. They stuck the five clouds on a blank sheet of paper, solved the sum and then drew the corresponding number of raindrops below.

Activity: Origami - Animals
Date:30.03.2021
Students made a dog using folded paper. They stuck googly eyes on the dog, coloured the background and drew some grass, flowers, bone and ball to complete the picture.

Activity: Booklet-Healthy Food
Date: 25.03.2021
Students tore pieces of brightly coloured paper and stuck them on the template of a fruit-bowl. They then coloured the fruits.

Activity: World Puppetry
Date: 22.03.2021
Students came dressed in white to class and made stick puppets after colouring and sticking cut-outs of templates given to them on a worksheet. They then narrated a short story using their puppets.

Activity: Booklet -Myself
Date: 10.03.2021
Students made a beautiful cover page for a book that they have been compiling on all the General Awareness topics that they have covered this year. They then completed the first page of the booklet titled ‘Myself’. They wrote their name, age, favourite colour and animal on it. They also added a drawing of what they would like to be when they grow up.

Activity: World Wildlife Day
Date: 03.03.2020/08.03.2021
As preparation for World Wildlife Day, students were briefed on the different ways in which one could do their bit to save our wildlife on 3.03.21. On 08.03.2021, a video based on the same was shown to them. Later, they completed an activity wherein they stuck pictures of wild animals found all around the world on a worksheet and wrote a slogan, ‘The Earth is our home too’. This activity was enjoyed by all as many pictures of rarely seen animals were shown in class.

Activity: Covid Campaign
Date: 25.02.2021
As part of the Covid campaign, students were encouraged to express their gratitude for everything that had made the past one year comfortable for them. Students were thankful for their wonderful parents, a house to live in, online classes, healthy food, toys to play with, books and the like. Students completed a worksheet on the same.

Activity: Founder’s Day
Date:18.02.2021
The theme for this year’s celebration was ‘Plants’. The day began with a prayer service. Students spoke about the importance of plants, recited a Hindi poem, asked parents questions pertaining to three-letter words and number names. They also helped their parents make a paper flower by guiding them with clear instructions. A video showcasing the activities done by students through the year was also presented. Parents shared their feedback on a Padlet wall. They were appreciative of the teachers and the management for their efforts.

GRADE 1
Activity: Reveal The Picture (Game)
Date: 6th to 12th April 2021
‘Curiosity’ is the quality that urges a child to keep on finding out more, to connect actions with outcomes, people with feelings. ‘Wondering why’ is the powerful engine that drives discovery.

Keeping the above in mind, a game consisting of five stages (animals/food/cartoon characters/ logos/ places) was played with the students. Each stage had five pictures hidden behind coloured squares. Students took turns to guess the picture as one square at a time was revealed until the entire picture was finally shown. This built a sense of curiosity among them to know what the final picture was. It was an enjoyable experience.

Find the Word - Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning. The game had three rounds. Students were paired in groups of two. The game comprised a combination of pictures and emoticons which were the names of fruits and vegetables. A treasure hunt was conducted. Riddles related to the objects that we use in our daily lives were flashed on a slide. Students read the riddles and would hunt for the object. They were very excited to crack the riddle. They were also expected to unscramble the word with clues given. They were thrilled to read the clue, unscramble the letters and write the word on paper and flash it on the screen. It was a fun-filled session that helped the children work on their cognitive and linguistic skills.

Physical Training - Students watched a video on the various exercises by their Physical Training teacher. The benefits of exercising were discussed with them. They did a few exercises which enabled them to focus and concentrate, for eg., breathing in and out. The session concluded with the children converting the class into a laughing club. They laughed their heart out since laughter is the best stress buster

SUPW (Onion Printing) - Students brought sliced onion, paper & paints to the online class which they used to make cards. They followed the teacher's instruction and video on how to print with the help of an onion. Students made beautiful cards for their teachers, parents, grandparents and friends. By the end of the class, each of them had a beautiful greeting card ready to be given to their loved ones.

Riddles in Hindi (based on animals and fruits) & fun games - Riddles represent fun and different ways of thinking! Fun based riddles on fruits and animals were prepared on a powerpoint presentation. Students had to guess the riddles, drew it on paper and showed it on the screen. Later, each of them took turns to say the names of the same fruits and animals in Hindi. They were very excited to identify the fruits and animals. It was a fun-filled session to revise the Hindi concepts. This activity helped enhance their Hindi vocabulary.

Fun with Rhythm - Students learnt how to read rhythm by clapping or singing to the rhythm displayed on the screen through a video. After understanding how to read a rhythm, a game called “Poison Rhythm” was played with the help of another video. They had to register the poison rhythm in their mind and not clap or sing to it when it appeared on screen with few other rhythms. The game was a good learning and fun experience.

Virtual Tour - Nothing can compare to the experience of going on a field trip to explore something in the real world. A virtual field trip comes close to the real world and can be very exciting. Students went on a similar trip to the underwater world exploring marine life. They learnt how the ocean protects us, how we are indebted to nature and why we have to protect the ocean and the marine life in them. They also learnt about the ecosystem, coral reef and climate change. Students were very enthusiastic as they learnt something new.

They also had a virtual safari (A walk on the wild side) and were shown a video about the story of the lion kingdom. Later, they took a virtual walk in the forest. It was like actually walking through the forest where they could hear the chirping of birds, the gushing of water and see the lovely blue sky, the sun rays passing through the trees and hitting on their faces. They saw the birds of the rainforest. Overall, students had an amazing experience sitting in the comfort of their home!

GRADE 2:
Activity: Bottle Craft (Minions) Best Out Of Waste
Date: 06.04.21-12.09.21 (Activity week)
Students were asked to bring plastic bottles, bottle caps and paints to the online class which they used to make an activity on minions. They followed the teacher's instruction and the video. They made minions very enthusiastically. By the end of the class, they had created different items with the minion theme like - pen/pencil stand, bottle garden and the like.

Draw Clock In Hindi Numbers, Jumbled Letters To Guess - Students were asked to keep cut-outs of paper in a circle shape. They wrote numbers in Hindi and made clocks showing the current time on it. They were shown a PPT with jumbled letters to guess the correct word. The video of a moral story was shown.

Virtual Tour - Students went on a virtual trip to the underwater world exploring marine life. They learnt how the ocean protects us, how we are indebted to nature, and why we have to protect the ocean and marine life in them. They also learnt about the ecosystem, coral reef and climate change. Students were enthusiastic to learn something new.

They also had a virtual safari (A walk on the wild side) and were shown a video about the story of the lion kingdom. Later, they took a virtual walk in the forest. It was like actually walking through the forest where they could hear the chirping of birds, the gushing of water and see the lovely blue sky, the sun rays passing through the trees and hitting on their faces. They saw the birds of the rainforest. Overall, students had an amazing experience sitting in the comfort of their home!

Physical Education / Zumba - Fun filled sessions comprising PT exercises and videos of PT exercise were shown to the students who were asked to do the exercise. They thoroughly enjoyed the Zumba exercises as well and wanted more of it.

Find the word (Game: Language skills) - There were three rounds in the game.
Students, who were divided into pairs of two, had to guess the word in pairs by looking at the pictures shown to them. They were extremely thrilled and curious to know what the next word would be. Each pair performed to the best of their ability. This activity helped them build their language skill. They had to also solve the riddle and unscramble the word. This fun-filled activity helped students work on their cognitive and linguistic skills.

Reveal The Picture (Game) - Hidden pictures were to be revealed to students. A lot of brainstorming and guess work was done, till at last, they came to a conclusion. There were five different rounds. They were so thrilled to achieve their goal to get the right answer.

Fun with Rhythm (Music Activity) - Students learnt how to read rhythm by clapping or singing to the rhythm displayed on the screen through a video. After understanding how to read a rhythm, a game called “Poison Rhythm” was played with the help of another video. They had to register the poison rhythm in their mind and not clap or sing to it when it appeared on screen with few other rhythms. The game was a good learning and fun experience.

GRADE 3:
Activity: Activity Week
Date: 07.04.2021- 12.04.2021
Post exams, Students were engaged in some fun activities. They enjoyed doing some physical exercises, music and craft activities. They were taken on a virtual tour, participated and enjoyed a fun quiz. They were ecstatic about making lemonade and some sandwiches. They also enjoyed dancing. They attended a workshop on 'Attitude of Gratitude' conducted by the School’s Counsellors. The term ended with the prayer service.

Activity: आयुर्वेदिक पौधे (Ayurvedic Herbs)
Date: 26.02.2021
Students chose a Herb from the options given [ तुलसी (Basil), नीम (Neem), आँवला (Indian gooseberry), हल्दी (Turmeric), एलोवेरा (Aloe vera), मेथी (Fenugreek), अजवाइन (Ajwain), अदरक (Ginger), लहसुन (Garlic), पपीता (Papaya)] and made a chart on the same. They stuck/drew pictures and listed five uses of the herb. They then showed their chart to the class and spoke about the same in 5-8 sentences on the same.

GRADE 4:
Activity: Week Activity
Date: 07.04.2021- 12.04.2021
Students were engaged in doing PT, Music and Craft. Besides these, they were engaged in performing science experiments on Friction and Density. They enjoyed decorating cup cakes and biscuits. They also actively participated in a Word Game and Bulls Eye on Padlet. A workshop on 'Needs Vs Wants' was conducted by Ms. Rakhee Natu and Ms. Seena Desai. The term ended with a prayer service.

Activity: Hindi - Numbers (61 - 80)
Date: 04.03.2021
Students learnt the numbers and completed a google form based on the same.

Activity: Hindi - बड़े होकर आप अपने जीवन में क्या बनना चाहते हैं |
Date: 01.03.2021
Students spoke a few lines about what they wanted to become when they grew up. They were dressed accordingly.

GRADE 5:
Activity: Activity Week
Date: 07.04.2021-12.04.2021
Students not only enjoyed doing the PT exercises, Music and Craft activity, they also watched a documentary on the Indus Valley Civilisation and actively participated in the quiz that followed. They painted old T-shirts based on the theme, ‘The Environment’. They enjoyed Brain Teasers. They also made thanksgiving cards on the last day. The School’s counsellors conducted a workshop on Goal Setting. Finally, the term ended with a prayer service.

Activity: General Science: Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy
Date: 07.03.2021
A questionnaire on Google form based on the topic was done in class.

Activity: Hindi: Indian Olympic Winners.
Date: 26.02.21
Students selected one personality from the given options [1.साक्षी मलिक, 2.साइना नेहवाल, 3.मेरी कॉम , 4.कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी , 5.विजेंदर सिंह, 6.सुशील कुमार, 7.अभिनव बिंद्रा ], made a PPT, chart, video or flashcards on the same and spoke 8 -10 sentences on the same.

Activity: Social Studies: Evolution of Communication- Back to Sign Language
Date: 25.02.2021
Emojis were given on a Google Form and students had to guess the names of countries and fruits.

Activity: Social Studies-PPT on Natural Disasters
Date: 10.02.2021
Students prepared a PPT on a Natural Disaster showing the causes and effects of the disaster. They also spoke about the various preventive measures and precautions to be taken during the disaster.

Activity: English Literature - Crazy Times with Uncle Ken
Date: 09.02.2021
Students presented an outline of a story, spoke about their favourite character and what they would do if they would have been in the place of the character.

- CHANGE OF GUARD
DATE: 10th April 2021
GRADE: 8 to 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Programme began with a prayer followed by a song. In her speech, the outgoing captain, Dia Arakkal thanked the Principal Ms. J. Kotian, the Senior Academic Coordinator, the Academic Coordinators, the teachers and the school staff. She appreciated the values, skills, grooming and all-around development received during their journey at Bombay Scottish School, Powai. The much-awaited results of the newly elected student council 2021-22 were announced by our Principal. Students thanked the Principal. The School flag was symbolically handed over by the outgoing captain Dia Arakkal to the newly elected school captain Mihika Nair, who in turn handed it over to the Principal. The programme ended with the singing of the School Song and the National Anthem.

- VALEDICTORY SERVICE
DATE: 10th April 2021
GRADE: 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
Ms. E. Selvaraj, the Senior Academic Coordinator conducted the Service which comprised a Hymn, Bible Reading, Responsive Prayer and Benediction. The Valedictory speech was rendered by Varun Gogoi (10A), Arham Mahajan(10B), and Samarth Sharma(10C). They reminisced about the time spent in school and were very grateful for all that the school had done and for the values and life lessons that they had inculcated. They thanked the Principal Ms. J. Kotian, the Senior Academic Coordinator, the Academic Coordinators, and the teachers for their untiring effort to make their learning fruitful. They also acknowledge the contribution of the support staff, the office staff, and the security personnel. The class teachers of Grade 10, Ms.Ajitkumar, Ms.Verma and Ms.Sengupta imparted words of wisdom to their students. They exhorted the students to fare well in life and appreciated their efforts through the years, especially the resilience shown during this pandemic. Our principal, Ms. J Kotian appreciated them for braving the storm of this pandemic and hoped that this would enable them to handle all the situations that life would throw at them. She exhorted them to work hard, stay focussed on the goals and strike a balance between all that they choose to do and pursue. She encouraged them, if need be, to realign their course and not beat themselves up. She sought God's blessings on them for their future.

- ORIENTATION
DATE: 10th April 2021
GRADE: 9 (2021-22)
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Principal, Ms. J. Kotian introduced the class teachers to the parents. She then addressed the parents and enlightened them on the academic reviews, choice of subjects, break up of marks and the tentative schedule dates for assessments. Ms. M. David (Coordinator for Grades 9 & 10) highlighted the plan of action proposed by the Heads of various Subject Departments. Following this, the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. E.Selvaraj shared the project details. She spoke about how students must manage their study time and shared the guidelines for the online sessions as laid down by the School. In the open forum that followed at the end of the session, the Principal answered the various questions raised by parents to their satisfaction. The Principal assured the parents that the teachers would always be available to help and clear their doubts if any. Parents were appreciative of all the hard work done by the School. The Time Table, along with the Google Meet links, the Syllabus, and the Plan of Action for each subject, were uploaded to the website on the same day to help and assist parents further.

DATE: 10th April 2021
GRADE: 10 (2021-22)
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Principal, Ms. J. Kotian addressed the parents and enlightened them on the academic review, choice of subjects, break up of marks and tentative dates for assessments. Ms. M.David, Coordinator for Grades 9 & 10, highlighted the plan of action proposed by the Heads of various Subject Departments. Following this, the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. E.Selvaraj shared the project details. She spoke about how students must manage their study time and shared the guidelines for the online sessions as laid down by the School. In the open forum that followed at the end of the session, the Principal answered the various questions raised by parents to their satisfaction. The Principal assured the parents that the teachers would always be available to help and clear their doubts, if any. Parents were appreciative of all the hard work done by the School. The Time Table, along with the Google Meet links, the Syllabus, and the Plan of Action for each subject, were uploaded to the website on the same day to help and assist parents further.

- MEETING WITH PARENTS
DATE: 12th March 2021
GRADE: 10 (2021-22)
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Principal, Ms. Kotian, addressed the concerns of the parents regarding the offline Preliminary Examination. Parents were informed about the protocols and safety measures and she insisted that these must be followed. Ms. Kotian emphasised that students must come to school by private vehicle only and no borrowing of stationery would be allowed. During the open forum, Ms. Kotian clarified every query raised by the parents.

- STUDENT WORKSHOPS
DATE: 9th April 2021
GRADE: 5
TOPIC: Goal Setting
RESOURCE PERSONS: School Counsellors
PLATFORM: Google Meet A discussion on goal setting, its importance, steps involved in goal setting, examples of steps involved in goal setting, self-motivation and time limit to achieve the goal was conducted. The concept of resilience was explained in detail. The Concept of goal setting was explained using a presentation which was an interactive session. Students were inquisitive and keen to share their responses. A video on resilience was shown. At the end, students were encouraged to set a goal during the summer vacation and try and fulfill the same.

DATE: 8th April 2021
GRADE: 4
TOPIC: Needs Vs Wants
RESOURCE PERSONS: School Counsellors
PLATFORM: Google Meet
It was a collaborative session. Students were encouraged to recognize the things that one has and be grateful for the same. They could correlate with the concepts well due to the upcoming summer vacation. A video on Needs vs Wants that was shown helped students clearly understand both the concepts. At the end of the workshop, students were given an insight about always weighing their options before demanding it.

DATE: 7th April 2021
GRADE: 3
TOPIC: Attitude of Gratitude
RESOURCE PERSONS: School Counsellors
PLATFORM: Google Meet
It was an interactive session. Students were shown a video to help them understand the concept clearly. Students were very inquisitive and shared their responses. At the end of the workshop, students were given the activity of making a garland or gratitude tree during the vacation to understand the concept better.

- STUDENT WORKSHOP
DATE: 4th March 2021
GRADE:6 (For Girls and their Mothers)
TOPIC: Adolescent Education Teen Mom Health and Hygiene Programme
RESOURCE PERSONS: Miss Surabhi Saha (Direct Marketing Executive) - P & G
PLATFORM: Google Meet
Girl students attended this seminar with their mothers. Students learned about the menstrual cycle and how they need to take care of themselves during that time of the month. The fact that girls can lead a normal life during menstruation was reiterated.

- STUDENT WORKSHOP
DATE:4th March 2021
GRADE: 6 (Boys)
TOPIC: Adolescent Education
RESOURCE PERSONS: Dr. Vimal Pahuja, Consultant General Medicine, Hiranandani Hospital
PLATFORM: Google Meet
Dr. Pahuja enlightened students about the physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that occur during puberty. He also highlighted the need for a healthy diet. The interactive and informative workshop covered various aspects of puberty, causes of obesity in adolescence and the importance of adolescent nutrition. He provided students with a daily checklist for their bodies and also encouraged them to mail him any queries that they may have.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES
JR.KG
Activity: Founder's Day - Activity Week
Dates: 15th - 17th February 2021
Students came dressed in casual clothes along with scarves and capes. They engaged in activities such as dancing and jiggling their scarves to the rhythm of the music being played, moulding clay into different fruits, cookies, planets and vegetables and even designing a musical shaker using an empty bottle or container and some beads and buttons.

SR.KG
Activity: Founder's Day - Activity Week
Dates: 15th - 17th February 2021
Through the course of the Founder’s day week, students wore coloured clothes and occupied themselves with writing messages on palm-sized cutouts of a heart, moulding clay into different objects and improvising their musical shakers to produce their own music. It was a hands-on learning experience for all.

GRADE 1:
Activity: Founder's Day - Activity Week
Dates: 15th - 17th February 2021
During the course of three days, students wore different coloured clothes (red, blue and yellow) and decorated a Founder’s Day banner using cotton earbuds and poster paints. These banners were displayed as a background for the event conducted on Founder’s Day.

Activity: World Read Aloud Day
Date: 3rd February 2021
Students brought their favourite storybook to class and read a paragraph from it. This was followed by a discussion on the importance of reading. The benefits of reading, such as vocabulary and language enrichment, improved comprehension, enhanced writing skills were highlighted. It was also observed that reading relaxes the mind and hence must be inculcated as a routine in our daily lives.

GRADE 2
Activity: Founder's Day Activity Week
Dates: 15th February 2021- 17th February 2021
Students wore different kinds of dresses, along with innovative and decorative hats, all three days. They were shown videos on Cat’s Cradle Trick. Students tried their hand at making easy and complex patterns using the technique. They also engaged in tongue twister activities. These activities helped enhance their fine motor skills as well as their linguistic skills.

Activity: World Read Aloud Day
Date: 3rd February 2021
Students got their favourite books, sat in their innovative tents/ reading nooks and read them. Each student was given a chance to read aloud and share information about the author of the book.

GRADE 3
Subject: Mathematics - Equivalent Fractions
Date: 2nd March 2021
Students took two square marble papers/chart papers measuring 14 x 14 cm. They divided the first paper into two equal parts and shaded one part showing the fraction ‘½’. Next, they divided the second paper into four equal parts and shaded two parts showing the fraction ‘2/4’ fraction. These two papers, 1/2 and 2/4, depicted equivalent fractions.

Subject: English Language - Prefix and Suffix
Date: 25th February 2021
The teacher used a virtual dice. The numbers on the dice represented a prefix or a suffix and an activity related to it. Students wrote examples, added prefixes and suffixes to the words and also framed sentences using those words.

Subject: Marathi - Family Tree
Date: 22nd February 2021
Students made a family tree on a chart paper and spoke about their family members in Marathi. Their knowledge of the topic, vocabulary skills and presentation skills in Marathi were evaluated through this activity.

Subject: Social Studies - Our Environment (Poster Making)
Date: 12th February 2021
Students made a poster on an A4 size paper showing the segregation of wet and dry waste. They were advised to display these posters in the society office of their respective buildings.

GRADE 4
Subject: English Literature - The Railway Children
Date: 12th February 2021
Students designed a cover page for the book, ‘The Railway Children’, spoke about their favourite scene and expressed how they would react in a particular situation.

Subject: English Language - Kinds Of Sentences (Comic Strip)
Date: 10th February 2021
Students made a comic strip using the four different kinds of sentences. Two sentences of each kind were used.

GRADE 5
Subject: Mathematics - Rounding Off Whole Numbers
Date: 8th March 2021
Students prepared a PowerPoint presentation on rounding off whole numbers to the nearest Tens, Hundreds and Thousands with the rules and examples.

Subject: General Science: Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources of Energy
Date: 7th March 2021
A Google form with a questionnaire on the concept was done in class.

Subject: General Science - Cleanliness, Health and Hygiene
Date: 3rd March 2021
Students designed a crossword puzzle on the topic.

Subject: Social Studies - Evolution of Communication (Back to Sign Language)
Date: 25th February, 2021
A quiz was conducted for students. Based on the emojis given on a Google form, students had to guess the names of the countries and fruits that they stood for.

Subject: Social Studies - Natural Disasters
Date: 10th February 2021
Students prepared a PowerPoint presentation on a Natural Disaster highlighting the causes and effects of the disaster. They also spoke about the various preventive measures and precautions to be taken during such a disaster.

Subject: English Literature - Crazy Times with Uncle Ken
Date: 9th February 2021
Students presented the outline of a story, spoke about their favourite character and narrated what they would do if they had to trade places with the character.

- FOUNDERS' DAY
Date: 18th February 2021
Grades: Jr. kg to 7
Platform: Google Meet
The day began with a special prayer service following which our Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. E. Selvaraj spoke to the gathering of teachers, students and parents. Ms. Selvaraj highlighted the contribution of the founders and drew life lessons for students. She encouraged them to have a vision and purpose for their lives and to follow in the footsteps of our founders and give back to society in whatever way they can.
Group activities that were conducted in the class throughout the year, were put forth before the parents by the students of Grades 3 to 7. These activities were presented in the form of both pre-recorded and live PowerPoint presentations, role plays, advertisements, experiments, online games like Spin the Wheel and Nearpod. Students also involved their parents in various activities. A video showcasing the culmination of the students’ curricular as well as co-curricular activities, in the current academic year, was presented. Parents were extremely appreciative of the confidence shown by the students in handling the various aspects of an online class.
Students of Grades Jr.Kg to Grade 2 thoroughly enjoyed the interactive session that they had with their parents. The programme was conducted in two batches. They showcased all that they had learnt throughout the year. They loved conducting quizzes and games. The celebration began with a Welcome Note and ended with a Vote of Thanks rendered by the students.
The efforts of students and teachers across grades were greatly appreciated by the parents who also shared their valuable feedback on the padlet that each class had created for this purpose.

- ELECTIVE ORIENTATION
Date: 6th February 2021
Grade: 8
Platform: Google Meet
The orientation began with the Lord's Prayer following which the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. Selvaraj welcomed the parents and addressed the gathering. She spoke about the subjects offered by the school at the ICSE and the mark distribution of the same. A sample ICSE marks certificate was also shown. The teachers then presented their respective elective subjects highlighting aspects like student eligibility, topics covered, mark distribution and possible career options. Ms. Mayura, the School Counsellor spoke about the myths related to taking an aptitude test at this level and how Mathematics is relevant in life. She also spoke about the various universities abroad and how students need to build their resumes. Ms. Selvaraj addressed the questions raised in the Q & A session along with the subject teachers to the satisfaction of the parents present.

- LENS IT
Date: 17th February 2021
Grade: 6A
Topic: You Cannot Become A Billionaire By Merely Dreaming: The Success Story of Bill Gates.
The presentation focused on 3 main components – (i) One should not be a mere dreamer but strive to make their dreams come true. (ii) What is the true definition of a billionaire - monetary value or service to others? (iii) Bill Gates - a role model who inspires all to never give up in the face of trouble, give back to society and work for a global cause. Students presented these components through a skit, a dance, a group discussion, a live poll, poem recitation and a tutorial on two programmes designed by Microsoft. The importance of not only being successful in terms of monetary value but also being a true humanitarian who works for the well-being of the society was emphasized. The takeaway of this Lens It was that one must have the will to earn and do something for the greater good of society just like Bill Gates.

Date: 17th February 2021
Grade: 6B
Topic: Be The BEST Version Of Yourself
The presentation focused on the importance of being oneself. Students touched upon this theme through a talk show, choral recitation, a classroom discussion with the teacher and a variety of talents on display in the form of art, dance, instrumentals, singing and mime.

Date: 16th February 2021
Grade: 6C
Topic: Conservation – The Key To A Better Future.
Wastage of food has become a growing social, economic and environmental issue. Through their presentation that comprised a hip hop song and a video, students highlighted the unconscious wastage of huge amounts of food in stores, houses and restaurants every day. They also highlighted the various initiatives being taken by various food rescue organizations. They sensitized the audience on how adopting small changes in one’s daily routine can bring about a great difference in society.

Date: 16th February 2021
Grade: 7A
Topic: Safer Internet
With a view to promote a safer and a more responsible use of online technology by both children and adults, students enacted two scenes depicting ways in which one can become a victim of cybercrimes. They highlighted the various types of cybercrime and conducted a debate on the topic - ‘Is the Internet a boon or a bane?’ Live polls were taken and the present scenario was shown in the form of news with the help of statistics and graphs. Students emphasized on rules to be followed in order to be safe online and took a pledge to follow these rules. Trivia on Safer Internet Day and Founder’s Day was shared and a quiz based on the presentation was conducted. Students choreographed a dance to the song 'Be Safe Online'. Parents shared their feedback on the padlet link shared.

Date: 16th February 2021
Grade: 7C
Topic: Which Is More Important?- Physical Health Or Mental Health
Students debated on and discussed the issue of health to understand which aspect was more important - physical health or mental health. They presented statistical facts and data on how people get affected due to the lack of even one of these two aspects of health. They emphasized on how it is important to foster a healthy body and mind. A debate, a short story with the moral of Health is Wealth and a news report was also presented. A live poll was conducted for the parents in order to understand their views on health. Students conducted Quick Healthy Habits Live where they made parents do some key, eye, neck, wrist and arm exercises, drink a glass of water and the like. The presentation culminated with the agreement on how one should continue to play, laugh and be joyful to keep oneself healthy, happy and in harmony.

Date: 15th February 2021
Grade: 7B
Topic: The Power of Vitamin G (Gratitude)
The prevailing pandemic has been an eye-opener for everyone. People have adapted to the circumstances and are grateful for what they have. Gratitude is an important emotion as it helps an individual maintain a positive outlook in an uncertain situation. Students displayed this thought through a skit and a song which pointed out how the good things in one’s lives often go unappreciated. They also gave a comparative analysis of the difference in circumstances when compared to the less fortunate. Students also wrote letters of gratitude to the Principal, teachers, parents and the School.

Date: 20th January 2021
Grade: 8C
Topic: The Need For Fit India Movement 2020
The virtual presentation began with a skit showcasing the importance of being fit and the repercussions of being unfit. It also emphasised the importance of a healthy and balanced diet, especially during the pandemic. Students conducted a survey amongst their peer group on the food fads and myths and presented the report using Google slides. A talk show and views of fitness experts was the highlight of the programme. They suggested ways of holistic development and how to stay motivated to be fit by making use of various user-friendly apps, which indicate and make one aware of their health. A student choreographed dance on fitness was presented. Finally, the audience took an oath to stay fit and healthy.

Date: 18th January 2021
Grade: 8B
Topic: Finding Positives & Progress During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted various aspects of our lives in the year 2020. Students compared facts and figures to unfold the silver lining in the dark clouds of the pandemic. Students highlighted the increase in opportunities for learning Anytime Anywhere with a simulation on Tinkercad. The rise of OTT platforms and gaming domains for entertainment was highlighted with a logo quiz which the parents enjoyed. The success of instant delivery services and e-commerce was discussed with statistical data collected from the internet. An interview with a fitness guru brought to the spotlight the importance of taking care of our emotional and physical health. A panel discussion was included to show how the pandemic has led to a reduced carbon footprint. The programme ended on the determined note that one must focus on the positives and be grateful for the life one has.

Date: 18th January 2021
Grade: 8A
Topic: The Life Span of the Print Media Is In Question
Students did extensive research to gather information pertaining to the origin of print media, its evolution, historical significance, revenue generated and its effect on the environment. Research on similar lines was conducted on alternative media sources. The final programme was a medley of song, dance, skit, debate and surveys. The entire pre-recorded event called for a tremendous amount of knowledge and man-hours by the technical team of the class. All in all, the collaborative effort was a success.

- CLUB ACTIVITIES
WHIZ KIDS
Date: 1st February 2021
Grades: 6 and 7
Platform: Google Meet
Prior to the activity, students conducted research on Indian food. They then took a quiz on Quizizz on the said topic. After the quiz, an online IQ test was conducted for them. Following this, students enthusiastically participated in a group discussion on Emotional Quotient, Social Quotient and their importance.

STEM CLUB
Date: 11th January 2021
Grade: 6
Platform: Google Meet
Students were introduced to a website called Tinkercad. They learned about the basic functions of the website along with which a sample design was shown. Students were assigned the task of making an original 3D design of any object or cartoon.

Date: 9th/12th December 2020
Grades: 7 and 8
Platform: Google Meet
Students learned the nuances of gif creation. They learned how to make customised gifs using PowerPoint presentations as well as images of a bird flying sequence. Students then uploaded their creative gifs to the Google form that was shared for the activity.

NATURE CLUB
Date: 8th January 2021
Grades: 6 to 8
Platform: Google Meet
Prior to the activity, the link to a tutorial on how to make online posters was shared with the students. On the day of the activity, students had to create an online poster on the topic - Endangered Species using Spark Adobe. For their poster, they had to choose an endangered animal, introduce it, its situation and the human activity which has resulted in its being endangered. Within the time limit given, students researched, prepared and presented their posters.

FINE ARTS CLUB
Date: 16th December 2020
Grades: 6 to 8
Platform: Google Meet
An online workshop on Gond Art Painting and Pen Art was conducted for the students. They learned about the history and the style of this art. Under the guidance of their teachers, students completed the activity that followed with great enthusiasm.

LITERARY CLUB
Date: 14th December 2021
Grades: 6 to 8
Platform: Google Meet
For their activity, students were given the creative liberty to twist an original tale in terms of its setting, plot, characters, dialogues and the like. Each group shared an insightful twist which was a novel experience for all. They learned five new stories This activity helped students collaborate as well as enhance their writing skills.

HERITAGE CLUB
Date: 5th November 2020
Grades: 6 to 8
Platform: Google Meet
An online workshop on 'Incredible India' was conducted for the students. They were taken on a virtual trip to the famous heritage sites in India. App Irfanview 64 was introduced to them. They learned to use the software to create brochures, flyers and posters. For the activity that followed, students had to advertise India globally by making posters and flyers using the software. The outcome was some outstanding and fantastic work.

- BEYONDARIES
Date: 24th December 2020
Activity: Discussion Board - Everyday Action
A journal on sustainable solutions and everyday action was made and posted on the discussion board named ‘Everyday Action’. Students used apps and websites like Story Maker and Padlet Wall to ideate. Students explored and exchanged different methods through which they could create easy and sustainable solutions.

Date:15th December 2020
Activity: Video Making
Students made a video on best out of waste wherein they used old newspapers, boxes and plastic bottles to make new products. It helped them learn more about recycling and also encouraged them to think about creative ways of doing the same.

- REPUBLIC DAY
Date: 26th January 2021
Grade: K to 10
Platform: Google Meet (Live Streaming)
After the National flag was hoisted by the Principal, Ms. J Kotian, in the presence of a few other staff members, a prayer service led by the Principal, the Senior Academic coordinator and the Academic Coordinators was conducted for the entire school. In her address that followed, the Principal urged the students to uphold the ideals of our Constitution. The idea of the Indian Constitution being the foundation and the citizens being the building blocks of the Nation was conveyed. School Captain, by Dia Daison Arakkal addressed her fellow pupils with an inspirational speech. Students of Grade 5 recited patriotic pieces in English, Hindi and Marathi. The programme ended with a graceful dance on the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ by the students of Grades 6 and 7.

- CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Date: 18th December 2020
Grade: KG to 10
Platform: Google Meet
A virtual Christmas party was hosted for all students. Students of Grades 3 to 10 came dressed up in casual clothes. The last period of the day was assigned for the Christmas celebrations. Students across grades played games like ‘Skribble IO’, ‘Christmas Gibberish’, ‘What's missing?’, ‘Name the Tune’, ‘Virtual Scavenger Hunt’, ‘Guess the Gift’, ‘Quiz on Christmas’, ‘Spin Wheel’, ‘Guess the Picture’ that were organised by their teachers. Students relished their favourite snacks and drinks too during the celebration.
Students of Grades KG to 2 came dressed to the virtual celebration in Christmas colours. Students savoured delicious snacks and drinks while playing the various enjoyable Christmas themed games organised by their teachers. In addition to playing games, students of Sr. Kg indulged in Christmas decorations drawing and colouring activity. Students of Jr. Kg were shown a video on the Story of Christmas which was followed by an activity wherein they made Reindeer Snacks using a Cracker biscuit, Peanut butter/Nutella, raisins, little heart biscuits and gems.
The virtual platform did not dampen the Christmas spirit. It was a truly jolly Christmas celebration!

- ANNUAL PRIZE DAY (VIRTUAL)
Date: 17th December 2020
Grade: Grade 9, 10 & ICSE Batch 2020.
Platform: Google Meet (Live Streaming)
The Annual Prize Day was organized virtually this year and was streamed live. Students and parents attended the same through the link shared. The programme began with the Lord's Prayer, followed by the singing of the 23rd Psalm. The Outgoing School Vice-Captain, Apurva Mukherjee, rendered the Welcome Note which was followed by the Chairman's address by Mr. Parekh, who inspired Gen Z to be dreamers, achievers and believers, to pursue their skills & to contribute the best to the community in diverse fields. Our principal, Ms. J. Kotian, then presented the Annual Report highlighting the important events & achievements during the academic year 2019-20. The much-awaited digital release of the e-Tartan 2020 was followed by the Prize Distribution ceremony where both students and teachers were felicitated for their accomplishment. Ms. J. Stanes & Ms. N. Sharma were honoured for rendering 20 years of dedicated service to the School. Ms. N. Sanga, Ms. N. Lakshmi, Mr. D. Bangera, and Ms. R. Behera were acknowledged for the awards they received for excellence in academics from various recognized organizations. The audience enjoyed the Piano Recital & Virtual Choir presented by the students. The programme ended with the outgoing School Captain, Dhruv Narayan, giving the Vote of Thanks which was followed by the rendition of the School Song & the National Anthem.

- SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS
Date: 9th / 10th November 2020
Grade: 10
Venue: Google Meet
Topic: Awareness of Mental Health and Self-management
A workshop on Mental Health was conducted for the students by the School Counsellors. This included the role of counsellor, an introduction to Minds Matter and Mental Health, its importance, mental health concerns, and methods to help individuals deal with mental health using a few strategies like Thought Management, Emotional Management and Behavioural Management.

- BEYONDARIES
Date: 11th November 2020
Activity: Meeting with students from Florida
Students were acquainted with the lifestyle of the students in Florida. They asked each other questions about the different cities, spoke about common interests, discussed the rules followed in the pandemic, and realised that despite being in different countries, their interests and likings were similar.

Date: 1st November 2020
Activity: Unit-2 (Consumption, Recycling, Reusing, And Reducing)
Students dived into the world of recycling and explored methods which will help save our resources. They spoke about the different natural resources present in their respective cities and what they need to do to protect them from depleting.

Date: 1st November 2020
Activity: What We Consume Discussion Board
Students discussed and shared their opinions on how to recycle waste and how to reduce non-degradable waste. They clicked and uploaded pictures of what they had consumed and spoke about the different ways to recycle them.

- LENS IT
Date: 16th December 2020
Grade: 3A
Topic: Let's Know the World!
The topic was based on Finland, the happiest country in the world. Dressed in traditional Finnish attire, students took the parents on a virtual tour and introduced the country. They spoke about the currency, the capital, Prime Minister, national sport, national bird, and national animal of Finland. Students also spoke about the popular tourist attractions, dance forms, languages spoken, food culture, cultural values, the flag of the country, Santa's home, weather, and traditional attire of Finland. They sang a popular Finnish song on Christmas and also danced on a traditional folk dance which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Date: 16th December 2020
Grade: 3B
Topic: Incredible India
Students presented the various cultural aspects of the five states of India - Punjab, Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Odisha. They spoke about the location, weather, food, handicrafts, attire, festivals, famous tourist destinations, songs, and dances. Students performed classical dances, sang songs, played musical instruments like the piano and guitar. They were also dressed in the traditional attire of these states.

Date: 16th December 2020
Grade: 3C
Topic: It's a Small World
The Lens It was a depiction of how the world is connected. Students presented the different harvest festivals, sports, war memorials, places of natural beauty, various dance forms, and monuments around the world.

Date: 16th December 2020
Grade: 9C
Topic: Dying Indian Crafts and Arts- The untold story
This Lens It emphasized four important subtopics- our traditional Indian Crafts, skills, and arts; reasons for the dying world of Indian art & crafts; the ways to revive it, and the role of youth in reviving it in the Indian economy. Students used Rajasthani puppets as comperes and took the audience through Indian heritage. A video on our diverse Indian traditions was shown, a graceful folk dance by a female Rajasthani puppet was presented, and a tour of the “Sone ki Chidiya” in India was shown. Students gave a brief history and explanation of various art forms and storytelling practices. The reasons for the downfall of India's prestigious arts and crafts were highlighted, how the British plucked the Golden Sparrow of her riches, and how platforms like television and Netflix have overpowered the old forms of entertainment like puppetry, art, were presented. The data of the handicrafts industry’s various schemes made by the government to revive these beautiful handworks and also what needs to be done by us, the common people, to promote them was discussed.

Date: 15th December 2020
Grade: 9B
Topic: The Apparel Industry’s Environmental Impact
A ramp walk and a dance highlighted the latest fashion trends while a survey conducted by the students, among their peers, focused on their opinion about fashion and the latest trends and choices. A short skit on how the pandemic has affected the fashion industry was shown, a discussion on whether clothes make the man was conducted and a song highlighting the question of whether inner beauty was more important than outward appearance was presented. A discussion focused on impulsive buying and how these habits could develop into severe disorders in people. The impact of the textile industry on the environment was also discussed. A poem recitation highlighted the insatiable craze for fashion. Lastly, students pledged to live simply and make simple the new normal.

Date: 15th December 2020
Grade: 5A
Topic: I am Unique and Special
The Lens It began with children presenting two stories of how each one is unique and special. Students displayed their talent and conveyed a strong message that every child is important, unique, and special.

Date: 15th December 2020
Grade: 5B
Topic: Never Stop Being Yourself
The presentation was based on the Emoji movie. Each student enacted a text Emoji. The story revolved around an Emoji who tried his best to change himself to make others happy. His friends and parents, however, make him realize his true worth. The script was executed through songs, dance, and a story enacted by the students. The presentation effectively drove home the lesson that real happiness lies in being your true self.

Date: 15th December 2020
Grade: 5C
Topic: This Christmas... Let's Heal The World Together
The presentation unfolded how all our plans for the year 2020 came to a halt. However, students awakened a positive spirit in all by ringing in Christmas celebrations. They presented a skit showcasing the true spirit of Christmas. They played and danced to the tune of Christmas Carols. The culmination song 'Heal the World, make it a better place' was sung holding candles in the hand.

Date: 14th December 2020
Grade: 4A
Topic: Hard Times Teaches Us The Most Valuable Lessons And Gives Us Happiness
Students presented the positive impact of the difficult times during the pandemic and shared how our family and relationships are far more important than the virtual world.

Date: 14th December 2020
Grade: 4B
Topic: Show Gratitude
The presentation showcased the importance of the work put in by frontline workers like doctors, policemen, nurses, and conservancy workers. Students paid tribute to the people in these professions by thanking them, appreciating their hard work, and singing a gratitude song. They also spoke about the sacrifices made by their family members in these tough times. Some students spoke about their personal experiences related to the precautions they and their family members have been taking.

Date: 14th December 2020
Grade: 4C
Topic: Because Sometimes I Am Full of Feelings
Students manifested how our reaction affects people around us. The truth that situations are temporary but people are valuable was brought out beautifully. The joy of helping each other was emphasized. Students presented this topic through role-plays, songs, and dances. The Lens It presentation ended on a happy note through pictures and videos of happy moments that exhibited happiness as a feeling that we must share. The message was loud and clear that happiness is about enjoying and being grateful for the little things in life.

Date: 14th December 2020
Grade: 9A
Topic: New Age Professions
Students showcased the importance of new age and old age professions through a skit that emphasized the importance of adapting to change especially during the pandemic. They also surveyed choice of professions, a talk show discussing the importance of new and old age professions, explained professions like Data Scientist, Graphic designing, App developers, Ethical Hackers, Storytellers, and Oceanography. To highlight how dance/choreography and music can be looked at as a profession, the students presented pre-recorded videos showing the evolution of dance over the years and a music video too.

- STUDENT WORKSHOP
DATE: 9th & 10th November, 2020
GRADE: Grade 10
TOPIC: Mental Health Awareness & Self Management
RESOURCE PERSONS: Ms.Rakhee Natu & Ms.Seena Desai (School Counsellors)
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The workshop based on the Minds Matter curriculum covered the following aspects: Introduction to Minds Matter & Mental health, the importance of Mental health, the role of counselor was explained, mental health concerns, Strategies to deal with mental health, Self - Management strategies in in 3 different spheres Thought management, Emotional Management & Behavioral Management. It was an interactive session followed by Q & A. Students were given handouts on fixed and growth mindset and a worksheet on conquering distractions.

- TALENT DAY
DATE: 2nd to 6th November 2020
GRADE: Pre-primary to Grade 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
This event, compèred and hosted by students themselves, provided students with a platform to exhibit their hidden talent through pre-recorded videos or live performances, without the trappings of a competition. Students participated enthusiastically and showcased their prowess in music, singing, art, craft, storytelling and stand up comedy, in front of their appreciative classmates and thus gained immense confidence. Grade 10 was like a mini-concert. Students cheered for their fellow classmates by posting their texts in the chat box while teachers thoroughly enjoyed watching their students perform. This event gave everyone a peek into the unique talent that each of our students possess.

- ISC ORIENTATION
DATE: 6th November 2020
GRADE: Grade 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
The Principal of Mahim, Ms. S George conducted the session along with SAC, Ms .S Thomas, ISC Coordinator, Ms. Asha and the Counselor, Ms. Mohta. Ms. S. George drew a comparison between the different boards and busted existing myths. She also highlighted that ISC was very scoring and that the excellent faculty at BSS, Mahim catered to the needs of every individual student. Ms. S Thomas spotlighted the toppers/achievers of the last academic year. While Ms. Asha briefed the gathering about the various activities conducted in the previous year, Ms. Mohta shed light on the plethora of opportunities that are available to the students. The meeting ended with FAQs that were addressed by Ms. S. George. Our Principal, Ms. J. Kotian thanked Ms. S George and her colleagues on behalf of our parents and students.

- CAMPAIGN AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
DATE: 19th October 2020 onwards
GRADE: KG to Grade 10
PLATFORM: Google Meet
Keeping in mind the pandemic and the gravity of the situation, a campaign has been organized across grades to raise awareness among students. Kg students learnt about the importance of maintaining personal hygiene through various activities like poster making, mask making and poems. The morning assemblies proved to be an effective medium to bust myths and streamline information and provide positive updates for the higher grades through video presentations and PPTs. Students of Grades 1 to 5 made book marks with safety messages on them. They conducted a Show and Tell activity, presented safety guidelines to be followed at restaurants, the importance of social distancing and adopting digital modes of payments, among others. Regular discussions on the preventive measures against Corona, the general attitude of the people towards Covid, mental health and how to appreciate what one has were conducted for students of Grades 6 to 10. |They actively shared their views and experiences. Students of Grade 9 also made a video appreciating the heroes of the community. A debate was conducted for Grade 10 students on the topic, ‘Is lockdown the only Solution?’ They also had an open discussion on life after lockdown.

- COMMUNITY SERVICE:
EVENT: Crowdfunding Campaign
DATE: 20th October to 17th November 2020
ORGANIZER: FUELADREAM
GRADE: 8 to 10
This campaign was carried out on Fueladream.com platform. The students were briefed about the model & the project by Mr.Ranganath Thota. Grade 8 took the initiative to help Balgram Orphanage situated in Beed while Grade 9 & 10 were involved in raising money for the outstation cancer patients accommodation near the treatment centre, Tata Memorial Hospital through Helping Hands Organisation. 30 students from Grade 8 participated in this campaign and raised an amount of INR 15,66,375.00. Their contribution impacted 53 children from the Orphanage for an entire year. Around 64 students from Grades 9 & 10 raised INR 30,91,289.00. Besides teaching students life skills, it was a thoroughly enriching experience for them. Each child received an e-certificate for their contribution.

- CLUB ACTIVITIES
HERITAGE CLUB
DATE: 05th November 2020
Grades: 6 to 8
PLATFORM: Google Meet
An online workshop on the theme - ‘Incredible India’ was conducted for 71 students by teachers in-charge of the club. They were taken on a virtual trip to the famous heritage sites in India. The App IrfanView 64 was introduced to them. They learnt how to use the software to create brochures, flyers and posters. Students had to advertise India globally making posters and flyers using it. They did some outstanding work. It was a session filled with tremendous learning.

Date: 21st October 2020
Grades: 9 & 10
Event: Investiture Ceremony
The Student Council was formally invested into their respective leadership roles. The audience comprised parents of the Student Council members as well as the students of Grades 9 and 10. The prayer service was followed by the Principal’s address. Ms. Jane Kotian spoke to the gathering about Servant Leadership. She exhorted students to believe that they were future leaders called to make a difference in the world by serving others. The prayer service was followed by the Oath Ceremony. The essence of the event was brought out beautifully when the ceremony ended with the reading of a quote by John Maxwell, ‘Success is when I add value to myself; Significance is when I can add value to others.’

Date: 2nd to 4th October 2020
Grades: K-10
Event: Community Service - Joy of Giving Week
The School in collaboration with GOONJ, facilitated the collection of daily essentials like rice, dal, rava, sugar, salt, tooth paste, tooth brush, soap bars and school stationery which will be sent as relief to people living in disaster-affected areas of India. Parents took proper precaution, as advised, to drop the relief material to school. It was heartening to see that the pandemic had not dampened the spirit of charity at School.

Date: 11th /12th September 2020
Grades: 8-10
Event: The Scottish Model United Nations 2020 - ACCOLADES
Participants: Students of Bombay Scottish Schools (Powai & Mahim)

Committee: Office to the African Union
Best Delegate: Aarav Khanduja
Outstanding Delegate: Aayati Visaria
Honourable Mention: Anusha Guha, Joshua Lewis, Pranitt Popley
Verbal Mention: Vranda Bansal, Dhruv Chopra, Ryan Fernandes

Committee: The Disarmament and International Security Committee
Best Delegate: Soham Mishra
Outstanding Delegate: Varun Gogoi
Honourable Mention: Ananya Agrawal, Jahnavi Singh
Verbal Mention: Veerish Leekha

Committee: The Continuous Crisis Committee
Best Delegate: Sahil Jaiswal
Outstanding Delegate: Sachchit Jha
Honourable Mention: Sanjana Pillai, Ritvik Bhat
Verbal Mention: Pearl Eldho, Yashovardhan Saraswat, Pranav Arun

Best Illustrator: Zarah Martin
Best Journalist: Evann Reny
Honourable Mention (For Journalism):Rainah Syed

Name of the Event: GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Date: 21st / 22nd September 2020
Grade: Pre-primary
Platform: Google Meet
Description: The Pre-primary section celebrated Grandparents Day virtually this year. The students, along with their grandparents, came dressed in their grandparents' favourite colour. They also wore headgears or tiaras as part of the dress code. Students danced for their grandparents and played ‘Bingo’ and ‘Handprint’. Grandparents, living both in the country and abroad, gleamed with joy at their tiny tot’s first online event.

Name of the Event: STUDENT WORKSHOP
Date: 21st September 2020
Grade: 10
Venue: RBI, Virtual
Conducted By: Reserve Bank of India, Financial Inclusion and Development Dept.
Resource Persons: 1. Ms. Radha Devi Tamang (Asst. Manager) 2. Mr. Kishor Savji Gohil (Manager) 3. Mr. Amol Gawli 4. Ms. Jayashree Snghrajka 5. Ms. Vidya Ram
Description: The history, role and functions of RBI were explained briefly. Topics like financial inclusion, financial education and financial literacy, the role of digital banking and precautions, the importance of the habit of savings were dealt with in detail as well as the knowledge of basic banking and savings was shared. Rules for the refund of soiled notes were thoroughly explained with the help of a PowerPoint. The highlight of the session was the scheme launched by our late Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley, a portal - Vidya Lakshmi- to provide single window access for students to apply for education loans and government scholarships. Attention was drawn to the ‘Grievance Redressal Mechanism and Banking Ombudsman Scheme’ of the RBI which primarily covers the receipt and processing of complaints from citizens and consumers, including actions taken on any issue raised by them to avail services.

Name of the Event: SCOTTISH MODEL UNITED NATIONS (SMUN - 8th Edition)
Date: 11th - 12th September 2020
Grade: 8 to 10
Platform: Google Meet
Description: The SMUN had participants from BSS, Powai and Mahim. Heads of the various committees - An Office to the African Union, the Disarmament and International Security Committee and the Continuous Crisis Committee - conducted a general as well as committee specific orientations for all and a Mock MUN for first-timers. A SMUN website, containing instructions and details of the conference was created by the tech team, comprising students from grades 9 and 10. Of the 104 participants, 82 delegates represented different countries, some took on the roles of journalists and illustrators while others were a part of the tech team. The alumni were invited to be the chairpersons to the various committees. The conference commenced with the Principal, addressing the participants, following which the Secretary-General declared the conference open. The delegates debated, discussed and passed effective resolutions. Accolades were announced at the closing ceremony.

Name of the Event: PRINCIPAL’S MEET
Date: 14th September 2020
Grade: 10 (PARENTS)
Platform: Google Meet
Description: The Principal, Ms. Kotian addressed queries regarding exams, projects, and practicals and put the parents' anxieties to rest. It was decided that a practice schedule to enhance the writing skills of students in English & Hindi will be put up each week. Parents were informed that the school would reopen based on the government’s directives.

Name of the Event: HINDI DIVAS
Date: 14th September 2020
Grade: 1 to 10
Platform: Google Meet
Description: A special assembly was conducted by students for their respective classes. The senior grades read the preamble in Hindi.

Name of the Event: TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Date: 4th September 2020
Grade: K to 10
Platform: Google Meet
Description: Students made Powerpoint presentations and Ecards for the teachers as a token of their gratitude and appreciation. The Student Council conducted a special assembly for the entire staff. Appreciation videos for the Principal & SAC, along with the teachers, made by students of grades 1 to 10, were presented by the Student Council. Games and spot prizes were organised for the staff.

CLASS ACTIVITIES:
Activity: Chalk Painting
Date: 11.09.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students got coloured chalk to the online class, along with an outline picture of a jellyfish. Students coloured the picture of the jellyfish with wet chalk. They enjoyed this activity and the overall outcome was bright and colourful.

Activity: Teachers’ Day/Red Day
Date: 04.09.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students celebrated the day by wearing red outfits. They painted beautiful red cherries with the help of bottle caps. While the students prepared lovely cards for their teachers, the parents presented a surprise video to express their love and gratitude for teachers.

Activity: Paper folding- Boat
Date: 28.08.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students got a square sheet of paper to class and made a boat. They stuck the boat on an A4 size sheet of paper and using their vivid imagination drew and coloured a beautiful background comprising water, sun, birds and mountains.

Activity: Blue Day
Date: 26.08.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students, dressed in blue attire, spoke a few lines about the blue coloured object that they had brought to class.

Activity: My Favourite Book
Date: 21.08.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students got their favourite books to class and shared what they liked about the book.

Activity: Show and Tell- An accessory belonging to a family member
Date: 20.08.20
Grade: JR. KG
Description: Students showed the accessory and spoke a few lines about it as well.

Activity: Dress Up - Story Book
Date: 9.09.20/10.09.20
Grade: SR. KG
Description: Each student came dressed as their favourite character from a story book and spoke a few lines about them. Harry Potter, Hermoine, Elsa and the Princesses were very popular. It was an enriching experience for all.

Activity: Teacher’s Day
Date: 04.09.20
Grade: SR. KG
Description: Students brought their handmade cards to the online class for their teachers. A beautiful video was also made and presented by the parents for the teachers.

Activity: Clay Craft
Date: 03.09.20
Grade: SR. KG
Description: With the clay that they had brought to class, students made objects of their choice, put it on a sheet of paper and then drew a beautiful background. It was creativity at its best.

Activity: Show and Tell - Animals- Pet & Farm animals
Date: 26.08.20
Grade: SR. KG
Description: Students coloured their blank paper orange and then rolled it to make a cone. They then used the green sheet of paper to cut out leaves and stuck the leaves on the carrot after which a bright, crispy, delicious carrot was ready. All were delighted with their work.

Activity: Animals- Pet & Farm animals (Show and Tell)
Date: 19.08.20
Grade: SR. KG
Description: Students brought stick puppets of pet and farm animals to the online class and spoke about the same. It was a very colourful and interactive learning session for all.

Activity: Corn Chat
Date: 20.08.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students were asked to get a few ingredients like boiled corn, butter, salt, lime and chaat masala to prepare a corn chaat. Students followed the step by step instructions given by the teacher. The teacher concluded the activity by telling the children about the health benefits of corn which not only helps in digestion but also strengthens eyesight.

Activity: Independence Day
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students came dressed in traditional wear. The significance of Independence Day was explained to them with help of a PPT. A quiz related to national symbols of India was conducted. Students learnt the reason for celebration and were also introduced to various Indian freedom fighters. The activity concluded with a video showing our Prime Minister hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort followed by a parade.

Activity: Colours
Date: 16.07.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students were asked to dress in shades of red. Students were asked to share what came to their mind when they thought of or saw the colour red. They shared that red depicted various emotions and also visualized red objects that they see around in their daily lives. This activity was concluded by asking students to express their feelings to their loved ones.

Activity: Oratory - Show and tell -१. मेरी प्यारी माँ २. मेरा निराला छाता ३. जब मैं डॉक्टर बनूँगी
Date: 6.07.20 to 4.08.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students were asked to speak a few sentences on any one of the given topics. Students showed objects or pictures related to the topic. Students spoke with great confidence and proudly displayed their work. The activity helped enhance their interpersonal skills and confidence.

Activity: My Favourite Character
Date: 06.07.20 to 7.08.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students were asked to dress up as their favourite story book character and speak a few lines on the same. Students not only dressed up but also drew pictures of the story in sequence. They spoke about the quality they admired in the character and shared fun facts about the story. This activity not only helped them be vocal about how they imagined things but also helped in language building and listening skills.

Activity: Blue Day
Date: 17.06.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Keeping the monsoon season in mind, students were asked to dress in shades of blue. They spoke about the various things that the colour blue represents like the ocean, sky, rain and feeling cool and calm. Activity: Show & Tell
Date: 16.06.20 - 26.06.20
Grade: GRADE 1
Description: Students were asked to share what they had learnt during the vacation. The teachers were amazed at the different talents showcased by the students in the form of art and craft, playing musical instruments and doing yoga. Students also shared how they helped their family with household chores, cooking and baking. They were excited to express themselves and eager to know what their friends had learnt.

Activity: Independence Day
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 2
Description: Students came dressed in traditional wear. The significance of Independence Day was shared with them through a video. Students displayed tri-coloured food items and were taught about the national flag. This activity was informative and helped enhance spatial intelligence.

Activity: Oratory - Show and tell - ?. ???? ????? ?????? ?. ???? ?????? ?? ?. ????? ?? ????
Date: 06.07.20
Grade: GRADE 2
Description: Students were asked to speak a few sentences on one of the given topics. They used objects or pictures related to the topic to aid their presentation. They spoke about their favourite toy, fruit, and why they like the rainy season. Students displayed confidence and proudly displayed their work. The activity helped to enhance their interpersonal skills and confidence.

Activity: English Language Oratory Presentation
Date: 06.07.20
Grade: GRADE 2
Description: Students gave information, shared their aspirations, spoke about manners and about their favourite sport/game and sports personality. The presentation was aided by real objects and flashcards presented by the students.

Activity: Monsoon Mania
Date: 6.07.20 to 4.08.20
Grade: GRADE 2
Description: Students were asked to come dressed in different colours of the rainbow and speak a few sentences on any object related to the monsoon season. They showed pictures and spoke about the scenery, rain creatures, monsoon wear, favourite food, water cycle, how a rainbow is formed and also the significance of each colour in the rainbow.

Activity: English Literature - Poetry Comprehension
Date: 26.08.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students read the poem and answered the questions based on the poem on Google Forms. They learned about the importance of books and how books are always our best friends.

Activity: Independence Day - Tri-coloured Snacks
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students were dressed in traditional attire and brought tri-coloured snacks to their online class as they celebrated the day.

Activity: English Literature- Odd one Out
Date: 07.08.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: The students watched a video on ‘Odd One Out’ and did an activity based on it on Google Form.

Activity: Mathematics- Addition
Date: 07.08.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students listed facts based on addition on flower petals and wrote the sum in the centre. They made two such flowers.

Activity: General Science - Living and Non - living things
Date: 06.08.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students observed the given picture and listed 3 living things and 4 non-living things based on the picture given.

Activity: English Language - Matching Pairs (Collective Nouns)
Date: 23.07.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: This activity was conducted to revise collective nouns. Students matched the pictures to the collective nouns that represented it.

Activity: English Language- Aural Comprehension
Date: 23.07.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: A comprehension passage was read to the students and then they attempted questions on the same on Google Form.

Activity: English Language- Concrete Nouns
Date: 01.07.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students were asked to show the teacher something that they could see, touch, hear, smell and taste. Through this activity, students gained a tangible understanding of concrete nouns.

Activity: Social Studies- Our Family (Extended Family Jar)
Date: 24.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: This activity helped students understand that an extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Activity: English Literature- Saved by a Dolphin
Date: 23.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: A Quiz on Nearpod was conducted as a recap of the lesson. Students later made an origami dolphin.

Activity: Social Studies- Our Family- Family Tree
Date: 19.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students learnt to construct a family tree and understand the role of grandparents in the family.

Activity: National Reading Day
Date: 19.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: This day honours the father of the Library Movement in Kerala, the late P.N. Panicker, whose death anniversary falls on 19th June. This year, the celebration was observed on an online platform. Students were shown PPTs wherein they had to guess the book/story, characters, or the author. The books chosen for grade 3 were - The Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Matilda.

Activity: English Language- Collective Nouns
Date: 17.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: Students were shown a covered picture, parts of which were revealed gradually. Students had to guess what the picture was

Activity: English Language - Show Me Something (Common Nouns)
Date: 11.06.20
Grade: GRADE 3
Description: In this activity, students were given clues about items that they needed to bring and show. The activity helped to summarize that all common things around us are common nouns.

Activity: Independence Day - T-shirt painting
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students painted old T-shirts in tricolour to celebrate the day.

Activity: Mathematics - Numeration
Date: 13.08.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students watched a video and answered questions based on it on Google Forms. They learnt to research data and write large numbers in standard, expanded and word form. They also learnt to compare large numbers.

Activity: English Literature- Poetry Comprehension
Date: 10.08.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students read the poem and answered the questions based on the poem on Google Forms. Activity: Social Studies - History of Mumbai
Date: 07.08.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students did a timeline activity based on the history of Mumbai using Google Forms.

Activity: English Language- Aural Comprehension
Date: 22.07.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A comprehension passage was read to the students after which they attempted a Google Form questionnaire based on it.

Activity: General Science - The Teeth
Date: 22.07.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A quiz based on the chapter was conducted in class.

Activity: Mathematics - Addition
Date: 21.07.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A quiz based on the chapter was conducted in class.

Activity: General Science - The Food We Eat
Date: 01.07.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: An activity on nutrients present in different food packets was conducted. Students brought some food packets and spoke about the nutrients present in them and their health quotient.

Activity: English Language- Articles
Date: 29.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: The concept was revised using the Time to Climb activity on Nearpod. Activity: Mathematics- Numeration
Date: 25.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A quiz on large numbers was played in class using Quizizz

Activity: General Science- The Food We Eat
Date: 24.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A quiz, based on the chapter, was played in class using Quizizz.

Activity: Social Studies - Make Your Own Seal (The Story of the Past)
Date: 23.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students brought moulding clay, and then shaped and designed it into a seal.

Activity: Social Studies - The Story of the Past
Date: 24.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students named Archaeological Sources on a Padlet.

Activity: National Reading Day
Date: 19.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: This day honours the father of the Library Movement in Kerala, the late P.N. Panicker, whose death anniversary falls on 19th June. This year, the celebration was observed on an online platform. Students were shown PPTs wherein they had to guess the book/story, characters, or the author. The books chosen were - Oliver Twist, Dr. Dolittle, Gulliver's Travels, Heidi, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle Book and Black Beauty.

Activity: English Literature- Black Beauty
Date: 18.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: A Time to Climb activity on Nearpod and Word Cloud Activity was conducted in class. Students learned to use new words for the given words.

Activity: English Language - Punctuation
Date: 15.06.20
Grade: GRADE 4
Description: Students punctuated sentences on Padlet.

Activity: Independence Day Celebration - Salad Dressing
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: Students decorated a salad in tricolours and added suitable slogans.

Activity: Mathematics - Factors and Multiples
Date: 14.08.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A quiz was conducted using Quizizz in order to revise the concept.

Activity: General Science - Sedimentation, Decantation, Filtration
Date: 07.08.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: Students performed experiments that helped in understanding these concepts better.

Activity: English Literature -Word Power
Date: 06.08.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: An exercise on words with almost similar meanings was done using Google Forms.

Activity: Social Studies - Video on Surviving Natural Disaster
Date: 06.08.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A video on the topic was shown to the students. This was followed by a questionnaire on Google Forms.

Activity: Mathematics - Large Numbers - Multiplication
Date: 23.07.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A quiz was conducted using Quizizz.

Activity: English Language- Aural Comprehension
Date: 22.07.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A comprehension passage was read to the students who then attempted a Google Form based on it.

Activity: English Language- Articles
Date: 08.07.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A Time to Climb Activity on Nearpod was conducted to revise the concept.

Activity: English Language- Adjectives: Degrees of Comparison
Date: 06.07.2020
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: Students had to assume that they had just moved into a new neighbourhood. They had to draw a comparison between the previous neighbourhood and the new one. Aspects like the area, its cleanliness, its neighbours and one’s friends had to be highlighted using comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives. This activity was done on Padlet.

Activity: English Language - Adjectives (Degrees of Comparison)
Date: 29.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: Students framed sentences using the positive, comparative and superlative degree of 'smart'. This activity was done on Padlet.

Activity: English Language- Adjectives
Date: 29.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A Nearpod Poll activity was conducted wherein students identified adjectives in the sentences given.

Activity: English Language- Adjectives
Date: 24.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A Nearpod Poll activity was conducted to help children identify the difference between the Adjective of Quantity and the Adjective of Number.

Activity: National Reading Day
Date: 19.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: This day honours the father of the Library Movement in Kerala, the late P.N. Panicker, whose death anniversary falls on 19th June. This year, the celebration is being observed on an online platform. Students were shown PPTs in which they had to guess the book/story, characters, or the author. The books chosen for grade 5 were - Oliver Twist, Roald Dahl, Heidi, Gulliver's Travels and the Lion King.

Activity: English Literature-The Railway Children
Date: 18.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A Nearpod quiz was conducted as a recap of the lesson.

Activity: Social Studies- Evolution of Human Beings
Date: 18.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A Nearpod Time to Climb activity was conducted to recap the lesson.

Activity: English Language - Punctuation
Date: 17.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: Students punctuated sentences given on a Padlet.

Activity: Mathematics- Quiz on Large Numbers
Date: 16.06.20
Grade: GRADE 5
Description: A quiz on Large Numbers was conducted using Quizizz in order to revise the concepts learnt by them in grade 4.

CLUB ACTIVITIES

INTERACT CLUB

Date: 15th September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: The Rotary Club of Bombay West launched ‘Hoonar's Interact Got Talent’, a first Interact Talent Competition, to promote the spirit of festivals and spread a ray of hope and positivity around. An online platform to showcase one’s unique talent through a video, Hoonar recognizes all kinds of talent (dancing, singing, painting, etc) The theme for the talent show was - ‘Festivals of India’. Students had to make 5-minute videos introducing themselves, mentioning the reason for their choice of the festival and then showcasing their talent based on the theme given. Students shared their videos with their teachers who then uploaded the same to the google drive shared by the club. All the participants will receive certificates and the winners will be awarded.
Students who did not participate in the talent show were asked to create creative worksheets on their own based on Children's Basic Education (Grade 8) and ESL (Grade 9). They had to then upload it to the Google Form created by the teacher. The purpose of this activity was to create enough resources to help educate not only students living in rural areas but also adults who are unable to understand English.

Date: 13th August 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Powai, an online orientation and installation ceremony was held. The same was attended by the Honorable President of the Rotary Club- Powai, Mrs. Latha Vanamali, Youth secretary, Mrs. Tejal Seth, Bombay Scottish School SAC, Mrs. Esther Selvaraj, the school coordinators and the student force. The outgoing president, Ms. Pearl Eldho, introduced the Interact Club and its activities to the new members and took them through the activities of 2019-20. The incoming President, Ms. Mihika Nair, introduced the office bearers for the upcoming year 2020-21. On behalf of the entire office, she pledged to serve the community under the umbrella of the Interact Club.

CONFERO CLUB

Date: 9th/16th/23rd September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Topic: 3 Day Training - World Schools Debating Society (WSDS) Format of Debate
Description: The 3-day training began with understanding the WSDS Format of Debate with special focus on the procedure, structure, rules and an in-depth explanation of the content of each speaker’s speech. A discussion on the difference between Rebuttals and Points of Information was conducted. An in-depth explanation of the judicious use of preparation time, the key features of a speech, the composition of rebuttals and some general tips were shared. On the final day, a Mock debate was conducted on the topic - 'This House Believes That Competition is important for a person to become a better version of themselves’. Moderators gave the speakers personalized feedback.

Date: 2nd September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Objective: To create confident speakers.
Topic: Extempore - ‘The New Idiot Box’
Description: Key aspects of confident Public Speaking like knowing your content, maintaining eye contact, avoiding fillers and distracting movements, pauses, etc were learnt by the speakers.

Date: 28th August 2020
Venue: Google Meet
Description: The teachers introduced the students to the workings, activities, rules and regulations of the club as well as explained the literal meaning of the Latin word ‘Confero’. The numerous meanings of the word were correlated to the various oratorical skills the club promotes from debate to extempore. An ice-breaker was conducted to help members introduce themselves to the teachers and fellow students, in a creative manner by disclosing their hobbies, characteristics and nicknames infused with puns, rhymes, humorous accents and pop culture references while abiding by the ground rules.

WHIZ KIDS CLUB
Date: 16th September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: The meeting commenced with an introductory note wherein the aims & objectives of the club were clearly explained. Students watched a video on how to enhance their memory. Students enthusiastically participated in a Nearpod activity based on Nearpod Sway on Asia- "the largest continent", followed by a quiz on the same.

FINE ARTS CLUB
Date: 16th September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: A PowerPoint presentation introducing the history, style and art forms of Madhubani Art was presented. Students enthusiastically participated in this activity and learnt a new form of Art.

LITERARY CLUB
Date: 17th September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: A debriefing prior to the actual activity was conducted wherein a new form of theatre called the Reader’s Theatre was introduced. The significance of this form of theatre was explained and other key pointers were highlighted. 25 members of the club were divided into 2 mixed age groups (Grades 6 to 8) and each group worked with a separate script. Two time slots were allotted so that both the groups could experience being a part of the audience and the acting crew. Students thoroughly enjoyed this novel experience and took it up with utmost seriousness resulting in flawless execution.

STEM CLUB
Date: 21st September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: Students of Grade 6 were introduced to interactive learning material using H5P.org. They came up with creative ideas to make flashcards on the free website. On completion of the task, a Google Form was shared for students to paste the link of the material they had created using the website.
Students of Grades 7 and 8 were introduced to the science of coding through App Designing, using MIT App Inventor. They were guided through the process of designing the 'Text To Speech' App where whatever is typed in the textbox is read aloud by the app. Students used their own creativity to design and build the app using basic coding blocks with components from an available palette.

NATURE CLUB
Date: 21st September 2020
Platform: Google Meet
Description: Students had to prepare a junk model based on the theme - ‘Conservation of Nature’ using only recyclable materials like old newspapers, egg boxes, cardboard, plastic, cans, old toys, boxes, tetra packs, fabrics, caps of bottles, cartons, etc. The model had to be accompanied by a suitable slogan or poem. After a week of preparations, students of Grades 6 to 8 displayed their innovative models. They explained the working of their models as well as the 3Rs while also stating the methods of conservation in the present times.

- INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
DATE: 15TH AUGUST 2020
GRADES: 8 to 10
VENUE: Google Meet (Online Platform)
Students assembled in their respective online classrooms. The class teachers conducted a prayer service. Patriotic fervor was instilled through the thought, prayer and reading of the Preamble. The service concluded with the National Anthem. The National flag was hoisted by our Principal, Mrs. Jane Kotian, along with a few staff members, in the school premises followed by a prayer service. An online prayer service was held for all the other teachers.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES:
JR. KG
Date:17.08.20
Activity: FAMILY-PHOTO FRAME ACTIVITY
Students learnt about the members that make up a family and their importance in their lives. They had fun colouring and decorating the outline of a photo frame wherein they stuck a photograph of their family.

Date: 14.08.20
Activity: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Students came dressed in traditional attire to celebrate Independence Day. The significance of the day was discussed. They viewed a presentation on the National Symbols and a video emphasizing the importance of being independent. They also made a Lotus through the paper folding activity, stuck it on a paper and then completed the picture.

Date: 5.08.20
Activity: MYSELF
Students completed an activity worksheet titled ‘All about me’. They drew and coloured images that showcased them. Finally, they pasted a photograph of themselves in the outlined image of a heart.

Date: 4.08.20
Activity: FRIENDSHIP DAY & PUPPET SHOW
A Puppet show on Winnie the Pooh and his friends was organized for the students. They were spoken to about the importance of friends in one’s life.

Date:29.07.20
Activity: CLAY MOULDING
Clay moulding is a great way to develop a child's fine motor skills, imagination and spark creativity. Students rolled a ball of clay into various shapes and objects like earthworms, snails, and raindrops to name a few.

Date:27.07.20
Activity: PAPER TEARING
While learning about rain creatures, students were thrilled to make earthworms by tearing pieces of paper and then twisting them. They stuck it on a sheet of paper and then drew raindrops, grass and flowers to complete the picture.

Date: 24.07.20
Activity: VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
For the virtual field trip, students came dressed to class in casual wear and wore water goggles. They dived into the beautiful underwater world and saw the colourful and mysterious underwater creatures.

Date:22.07.20
Activity: PAPER CRUMPLING
Students enjoyed tearing and crumpling paper into small balls. They stuck it on an outlined image of a balloon.

Date: 20.07.20
Activity: PAPER TEARING
Students tore blue coloured paper to tiny bits and stuck it on an outlined image of a cloud. This activity helped develop fine motor skills.

Date:17.07.20
Activity: FAVOURITE TOY & PUPPET SHOW
Students brought their favourite toy to class, presented it to the class and spoke about it. They were happy to show their toys to their friends and patiently watched them displaying theirs.
Students learned about the importance of personal cleanliness and hygiene through a Puppet Show, ‘Scooby-Doo takes a bath’, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

SR.KG
Date:14.08.20
Activity: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Students came dressed in traditional wear. The significance of the day was discussed and they were shown a video on the same. Students enjoyed a fun hands-on experience of making flags using the ice cream sticks that they had brought to class.

Date:5.08.20
Activity: FRIENDSHIP DAY
Each student made a beautiful lily for their friend by colouring a circle cut out that they had brought, folding it and attaching a rolled green paper to it to make a stem.

Date: 4.08.20
Activity: PUPPET SHOW
Students enjoyed a Puppet show on animals where Scooby Doo and Garfiel were the main characters. The importance of personal hygiene was portrayed.

Date: 29.07.20
Activity: HEALTHY SANDWICH
Students brought a nutritious sandwich to the class. Some spoke about the ingredients in their sandwich and its health benefits. They relished the treat and enjoyed eating it in the class with their classmates and teacher.

Date:22.07.2020/23.07.20
Activity: FOOD
Some students came dressed up as Vegetable/Fruit vendors for the online class. They brought different types of fruits and vegetables in a basket to show everyone. They spoke about the place they purchase their products from and how they sell it in the market.
Some students came dressed as Farmers. They spoke about the work that farmers do and about their importance in society.

Date:17.07.20
Activity: MONSOON
Students came dressed in blue. They coloured the cut-outs of a cloud, snail and umbrella beautifully and made a monsoon mobile.

Date:10.07.20
Activity: COLOURS
Students coloured six circle cut-outs with primary and secondary colours. They later stuck them to make a colourful Caterpillar

Date: 23.06.20 to 26.06.20
Activity: GENERAL AWARENESS - SENSES
Activities based on the senses were conducted through the week. Students brought objects related to the sense of hearing, taste and smell. The same were displayed and discussed in class.

Date:18.06.20
Activity: CLAY MOULDING
Students came dressed in yellow and brought a small ball of clay/dough to the class and made various shapes out of it. This enjoyable exercise helps improve their motor skills and imagination.

Date:16.06.20
Activity: MAKING OF A FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH
Students came dressed in red and brought a blank sheet of paper and their family photograph. They stuck the photo on the paper and then decorated it to make a beautiful photo frame.

Date:12.06.20
Activity: MAKING OF A SMILEY
Students came dressed in their favourite colour and brought an A4 size blank paper with them. They coloured this paper with their favourite colours and then cut two circles out of it. They stuck it on an ice cream stick/ruler and drew a cute smiley face on it. They were asked to bring this smiley to school the next day.

Date 14.07.2020
- ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
DATE: 8th/9th/10th June 2020
GRADES: Sr. Kg to 10
VENUE: Google Meet (Online Platform)
For the parents of Sr.Kg to Grade 9, the orientation programme for the academic year 2020-21 began with a prayer. The Principal, Ms. J. Kotian then addressed the parents and enlightened them on the new norms of the current academic year. She assured them that in the current scenario, teachers were equipped to handle the online platform. She briefed parents on the learning strategies and methodologies that will be used in teaching.
The coordinators presented the plan of action for the year after introducing the class teachers and subject teachers of the respective grades to the parents. Following this, the Senior Academic Coordinator, Ms. E. Selvaraj shared the guidelines of the online sessions laid down by the School. In the open forum that followed at the end of the session, the Principal cleared the various doubts that parents had. The Principal assured the parents of complete cooperation in navigating the new mode of learning. The Rules and Regulations, the Time Table with the Google Meet link, the Syllabus, the list of Class and Subject teachers, and the plan of action for each subject, were all uploaded on the website, on the same day, to help and assist parents further.

- SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
DATE: 22nd June, 2020
GRADES: KG to 10
The 23rd Anniversary Celebrations of the school began with a prayer service for students of Grades 1 to 10, led by the Principal, Ms. J. Kotian, and the Coordinators. All the grades celebrated the special day by indulging in various engaging, interactive and enjoyable activities.

KG: A puppet show was put up by the teachers. The value of friendship was highlighted through this show. Students then played Housie using their names instead of numbers. They also sang the Birthday song for the school.
Grade 1: A colour quiz game was played. Students also enjoyed playing 'Guess the Word'
Grade 2: Online games were conducted on Nearpod. This was followed by a quiz wherein questions were asked in the form of riddles.
Grades 3: Students were taken on a Virtual Tour of Antarctica, Taj Mahal and Incredible India. They then played a game on Padlet.
Grade 4: Students watched a video based on the Amazon Rain Forest. This was followed by a game on Nearpod.
Grade 5: Students were taken on a Virtual Tour of a Zoo in Atlanta. After this, a fun-filled game was played on Spinning the Wheel.
Grade 6: An interesting quiz session titled- In-Quiz-itive was conducted for the students. Their knowledge about their School, books, movies and music was tested. Each house enthusiastically competed with the other to score better.
Grade 7: Students took part in the activity titled: ‘Speak It Out!’ wherein a discussion based on the topic “Social Media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are curbing one’s creativity” was conducted. Each child was provided with the opportunity to express his/her views on the given topic.
Grade 8: Students created a mask using material available to them. They hand-painted paper plates, paper, aluminium foil, cloth, etc. Once done, they clicked a selfie wearing the mask and uploaded it on the Padlet wall. Each face had a story to tell! Students were engaged in physically and mentally stimulating interactive sessions which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Grades 9 & 10: A JAM session was conducted wherein each student was allowed to speak on one of the following topics:
How the School had shaped their personality over the years
Online class discipline
Personal perspective on the lockdown
The Post COVID World
Students also played online games on Nearpod.

Date:10.07.2020
ICSE Result- 2019-2020
. Total Number of Students appeared: 118
. Total Number of Successful students: 118
. Aditya Abhishek Agrawal has topped the School by securing 98.83% overall
. 75% students secured 90% and above (Eng + Best 4)
. 100% students secured 70% and above (Eng + Best 4)

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Date: 15.02.2020
Event: Founder's Day
Venue: School
Grades: 1 to 8
The day began with a prayer followed by the Principal's address. Mrs. Kotian spoke about the importance of building the self esteem of each child. She encouraged parents to hone areas where their wards have the natural ability to learn and dissuaded them from prioritizing one aspect of learning over another.

The students presented activities conducted in the class. These activities were presented in the form of PowerPoint presentations, role play, experiments, games, creative writing and models.

Each of the grades presented the activities:

Class Conversion - Grades 1 & 2
1A - Games Arena - Importance of Sports
1B- Ancient Egypt
1C- Evolution of Mankind
2A- Scientists and their Inventions
2B- Beautiful Russia
2C- Solar System

Grades 3 to 7 presented classroom activities that they had done throughout the year and engaged their enthusiastic parents in the same. Students of Grade 8 put up a special Lens It programme for their parents.

A video showcasing the culmination of the students' curricular, as well as co-curricular activities, that have taken place through the current academic year, was presented. Parents applauded the efforts of the teachers and students while appreciating the varied practical ways of learning.

Date: 30.01.2020
Event: Pre- Primary & Junior School Sports Day
Venue: BMC Grounds, Raheja Vihar
Grades: Jr. Kg to 5

The programme commenced with the Guard of Honour, followed by the March Past executed to perfection by squads of students from Grades 4 and 5, accompanied by the School band. The Principal, Mrs. Kotian, declared the Sports Meet open. In her welcome address, Mrs. Kotian reiterated the importance of sports and the benefits of taking up a sporting activity. She encouraged the parents to motivate their wards to invest time in at least one sport of their choice.

The drill was performed meticulously by the students of Grade 3. This was followed by the impeccable Pyramid formation by the students of Grade 5. Students of Grades 1 & 2 gave a flawless drill performance, using pom-poms as props. For their drill, students of Pre-primary moved to the beats of 'Light it up' using ribbons as props.

Thereon, the students enthusiastically participated in the flat races as well as the theme races which were based on PEC activities.

All the students were awarded medals for their participation. Parents and grandparents wholeheartedly participated in the events organized for them. The Sports Day ended with the Vote of Thanks that was rendered by the students themselves.

LENS IT
Date: 15.02.2020
Grades: 8
Venue: School Hall
Theme: The Climate is Changing…. Why aren't we?

This programme was an amalgamation of an earnest discussion on Climate Change, which is the need of the hour, along with the display of the various activities conducted in the classrooms. It started with an idea of a happy world, which was eventually destroyed by man, for his selfish motives. All the projects were integrated around this theme. For instance, the Math group conducted a Google survey based on climate awareness and the results were analyzed and presented in the form of graphs and pie charts. The MUN session discussed Goal 13 - Climate Action. It was an interesting session where parents were enlightened about how diplomats of various countries were dealing with issues of climate change. The role play showing a Face Off between US President, Donald Trump and climate activist Greta Thunberg was highly entertaining. Students representing subjects like History, English, Geography and Hindi presented other aspects of climate change. The Lens It ended with students taking a climate pledge and presenting a song in the finale, highlighting various climate based slogans.

Date: 10.10. 2019
Grade: 1A
Venue: School Hall
Theme: Dignity of Labour
Students showcased the importance of respecting all forms of labour as all of them help make our lives comfortable.

Date: 10.10.2019
Grade: 1B
Venue: School Hall
Theme: Unity In Diversity
'Living in harmony and respecting one another' - this was the motto of the programme. Students put forth a presentation that highlighted the importance of living together in harmony, in our country, in spite of speaking different languages, having different cultures, etc.

Date: 10.10.2019
Grade: 1C
Venue: School Hall
Theme: India Now And Then
The fact that life can be fun, without technology and that spending time with friends and family can be a true source of real joy, was brought out beautifully

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Date: 2nd March, 2020
Grade: 9
Venue: Bhillar
Social Programme: Cleanliness, Health & Hygiene Drive
Students took part in different adventure activities which included visiting caves, low rope course, high rope course, strawberry plucking and rappelling. They also took part in community service in the village which included conducting a cleanliness, health and hygiene drive. They also created awareness on saving the environment and waste management through skits based on the impact of plastic on the environment and on animals.

FIELD TRIPS
Date: 05.02.2020 to 06.02.2020
Grade: 8
Venue: Della Adventure Park- Lonavla
Students thoroughly enjoyed outdoor activities such as Zip Line, Rappelling, Land Zorbing, Bubble Soccer, High Rope Challenge, Rodeo, Rocket Ejector, the seven tower challenge, Hard Ball Net Cricket, Archery, Rifle shooting and also a visit to the wax museum

Date: 05.02.2020 to 06.02.2020
Grade: 7
Venue: Sunny's World - Pune
A two day trip to an adventure park spread over 100 acres amidst nature was organized for the students. The students took part in the activities like rock climbing, pistol shooting, dart aiming, trampoline park, soapy football, archery, spinner, bungee, vertex tunnel, and a rope course.

Date: 05.02.2020 to 06.02.2020
Grade: 6
Venue: Durshet forest - Khopoli
Students thoroughly enjoyed the fun filled outdoor activities, like Burma Bridge, Zip Line, Archery and Treasure Hunt. Their first over-night school trip was a memorable one.

Date: 22.01.2020
Grade: 5
Activity: Hindi Musical Play - Akkal Ki Pudiya (Based on a folk story)
Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
The play was presented by Helen O'Grady International in collaboration with the theatre group ANK. This was thoroughly enjoyed by our students.

CLUB ACTIVITIES
Date: 20.02.2020
Activity by: STEM CLUB – National Science Day Celebration
Grades: 7 & 8
Venue: SAMEER, IIT Campus Mumbai
Students experienced the first hand use of an MRI machine, LINAC for cancer therapy and PHOTONICS. Physics were brought to life through the use of lasers, lenses and prisms. A practical application of Newton's third law in the launching of a model rocket was thoroughly enjoyed by the students.

Date: 25.11.2019
Activity by: Heritage Club
Grades: 6 to 8
Venue: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
71 students visited the Bhau Daji Lad Museum which is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Students observed the relief maps of the seven islands, hand drawn maps by early Colonialists and even Peshwa seafarers, as well as city development projects mapped by the East India Company, and later the Bombay Government. Students also learnt about Mumbai's history, its artistic and cultural development and the unique architecture of the museum.

Date: 25.11.2019
Activity by: STEM Club
Grades: 6 to 8
Venue: School Hall
106 students of grade 6,7 and 8 were given news papers and were instructed to make a model of a table (Grade 6), an earthquake resistant building (Grade 7) and a tent (Grade 8). The students had to keep in mind the criteria given for each model.

Date: 25.11.2019
Activity by: Nature's Club
Grade: 6 to 8
Venue: Godrej Mangroves
42 students were given a guided tour of the Godrej Mangroves in Vikhroli and were asked to observe different adaptations of floral and fauna. They collected a lot of information regarding the presence of salt glands, thick cuticles found on the leaves and especially their breathing roots. They were taken to the WatchTower to view the creek and mangrove. The trip ended with the students visiting the Soonabai Pirojsha Godrej Marine Ecology Centre. They saw an exhibition on significance, distribution and ecological importance of Mangroves. They had an interactive session where students gave their suggestions on how to conserve the mangroves.

WORKSHOP:
Date: 21.01.2020
Workshop: Adolescent Education - Teen Mom Health and Hygiene Programme
Grades: 6&7 (Girls along with their mothers)
Resource Person: Mrs. Harsha Patil, Health & Hygiene Counsellor at P&G
Students wrote a letter to their mothers and were shown a video that created an awareness on the menstrual cycle and how to manage oneself.

Date: 21.01.2020
Workshop: Adolescent Education
Grades: 6&7 (Boys)
Resource Person: Dr. Vimal Pahuja, Consultant General Medicine, Dr. Hiranandani Hospital
The doctor spoke to the students about puberty and the changes that it brings with it. Students asked many questions, the answers to which helped bust various myths related to growing up.

Date: 03.02.2020
Workshop: How to stay motivated during an Exam
Grades: 9 & 10
Resource Person: Ms. Hvovi Bhagwagar, Psychologist & Psychotherapist (Ph.D Scholar at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai)
The interactive session began with the resource person sharing her own personal experiences and discussing, the importance of developing resilience, keeping small, achievable goals, time management and self-discipline. Students cleared many doubts and the parents' questions were answered satisfactorily.

CLASS ACTIVITIES:
JR. KG
Date:15.11.19
Activity: Students's Day Celebration
As part of the Students's Day celebration, some students came dressed as animated characters for the Fancy dress competition while others brought clay to mould into fruits and vegetables. All the participants did a fantastic job.

Date: 20.11.19
Activity: Transport Activity-See my Trail.
Students brought toys from home. The wheels of these toys were dipped in paint and rolled over the paper leaving their trail behind. Students enjoyed watching their vehicle move on paper.

Date:28.11.19
Activity: Transport Activity - Up and Away.
Students brought paper plates and buttons from home. They then did sponge painting on the plates to show the sky. Once the painting dried, they stuck the buttons on the paper plate, lines were drawn to represent ropes and small paper baskets were stuck to the end of these lines to represent hot air balloons flying in the air.

Date: 4.12.19
Activity: Postcard Activity
Students had special messages for their parents which were written by the teacher on a postcard. They wrote their names on the card and decorated them. When the postmen came to school, students interacted with them and then put their letters in the post box. It was a hands-on learning experience.

Date: 6.12.19 to 9.12.19
Activity: T-Shirt Printing
Students brought white, green and red coloured t-shirts. They made Christmas motifs on the t-shirts though spray painting. They were filled with excitement on seeing the final product.

Date:11.12.19
Activity: Christmas Party
Students came dressed in their best party wear. They shared and relished the yummy snacks brought by them. They enjoyed watching Christmas stories and sang carols. Santa's visit to their class was the highlight of the day.

Date: 13.01.20 to 14.01.20
Activity: Role play – Community Helpers
The Students came dressed as a community helper of their choice. They brought a tool with them and spoke about it. Their importance in our lives was made clear and we realized that “Not all heroes wear capes”.

Date: 23.01.20
Activity: Republic Day celebration
The Students came dressed in Tri-colour and brought tri-coloured snacks. The significance of the flag colours was explained to them. It was a fun filled day enjoyed by all.

Date: 05.02.20
Activity: World Read Aloud Day
A story was read aloud to the Students. They picked out words they were familiar with and said them aloud. Scenes from the story were enacted. They listened in rapt attention and enjoyed the reading session.

Date: 10.02.20
Activity: Water Rhymes
Students came dressed in shades of blue and recited rhymes on the topic water. They also spoke about the various uses and sources of water.

Date: 13.02.20
Activity: Water Activity
Using coloured paper and googly eyes, students made a beautiful underwater scene. They first did sponge painting on the paper and made it blue. They coloured a small sheet of paper green to represent sea weeds and then stuck the fish cut outs on the paper. This activity helped students understand that water is very crucial for the survival of all fish.

SR.KG
Date: 19.11.19/26.11.19
Activity: Water Transport
Students got paper plates and did blue sponge dabbing. They stuck colourful craft paper boats and cutouts of the sun and a bird to create a beautiful scene. They also recited poems on different modes of transport while holding a toy vehicle in their hand.

Date: 2.12.19
Activity: Christmas
Students enjoyed making beautiful baubles for Christmas by dabbing red paint on paper plates. They also stuck green paper holly leaves and red cherries on them.

Date: 4.12.19
Activity: Postcard

Students of Sr.kg were thrilled to express their feelings by writing simple messages to their parents on post cards. They had a first -hand experience of posting their letters in the post box and meeting the post men .

Date: 6.12.19 to 9.12.19
Activity: Painting
"Students brought white, green and red t-shirts. They made Christmas motifs on the t-shirts by spray painting . They were filled with excitement on seeing the final product.

Date: 11.12.19
Activity: Christmas Party
Students came dressed in their best party wear. They shared and relished the yummy snacks brought by them. They enjoyed watching Christmas stories and sang carols. Santa's visit to their class was the highlight of the day.

Date: 13.01.20 to 14.01.20
Activity: Community Helpers
Students came dressed as Community Helpers of their choice and shared information about them. Some also described the the tools used by them. It was an interesting learning experience.

Date: 23.01.20
Activity: Republic Day
Students of the Sr.kg came dressed in white and wore tri-coloured accessories to commemorate Republic Day. They also brought an amazing variety of tri-coloured snacks.

Date: 05.02.20
Activity: World Read Aloud Day
Students enjoyed selecting various story books and reading them aloud. Some of them exchanged books with their buddies.

Date: 10.02.20
Activity: Flowers Getting A New Colour( An Experiment)
Students were thrilled to conduct an experiment in class, under their teacher's guidance, wherein they put long stemmed flowers in coloured water. They were enchanted to see the white flowers transform into beautiful coloured (pink, blue, green, saffron) ones. They learnt that the stems absorb water and carry it to the petals which helps plants grows.

Date: 18.02.20
Activity: Founder's Day
Students celebrated this day with great enthusiasm. They came dressed in casual wear. They had fun playing different games organized for them. They watched animated films like Peter Pan and Bernard Bear. They also shared their snacks with each other.

Grade 1:
Date: 20.02.20
Activity: Verbs - Doing Words
Students displayed objects pertaining to sports, animal sounds, cooking, professions, etc. They enacted and created stories around it using doing words (verbs). The concept of doing words was well understood and explained by each one of them.

Date: 24.01.20
Activity: Republic Day Celebration
Students came dressed in tri-coloured clothes. They learnt about the importance of the Republic Day celebration and the meaning of the tri-colour. Students coloured the picture of a dove that symbolizes peace. They later used these colours creatively to create a masterpiece and wrote an inspiring quote on it. An interactive session on the Republic Day parade, national symbols and the importance of respecting the National Flag gave thoughtful insights to the students.

Date: 19.11.2019
Activity: Doctor's coat - An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Related to the topic “Doctor Dan” that was being taught in class, students were asked to bring a bottle cap, buttons and cotton balls to make an origami doctors coat. Each child was given a sheet of paper to fold into a coat. They then stuck the buttons on the coat and the bottle cap and cotton balls were used to make a stethoscope around the collar. Each student was given their respective name tag with the title Dr. was added to their names They stuck the name tags onto the coats they made. Students were elated to read their names. This was followed by a discussion on the different kinds of doctors and what each one does. It was truly enjoyable activity with the students.

Date: 25.11.19-28.11.19
Subject: Hindi
Activity: Show and Tell
Students presented their animal masks and talked about them in Hindi. Students learnt much about the animal kingdom. They also learnt that animals are a valuable part of our ecosystem.

Grade 2:
Date: 16.11.19
Activity: Festivals-Culture Exchange
'We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race'. In order to inculcate the value of brotherhood and unity, students celebrated a 'Culture Exchange Day', wherein they brought food (snacks and sweets) that was a part of their respective cultures and spoke a few lines about it. They shared their eateries and celebrated the idea of diversity. This activity not only helped build unity among students who come from varied background but also inculcated compassion for the less privileged.

Date: 20.11.19
Activity: A Good Neighbourhood Makes Life Easier
Students were divided into different groups that represented a hospital, bank, market and police-station. They brought props symbolizing the places as well as people who are part a part of their neighbourhood. They spoke about the importance of the various places in their neighbourhood. This activity not only created awareness among students but also catered to their Interpersonal Intelligence.

Date: 21.11.19 to 26.11.19
Activity: Hindi-Animal Activity
Students brought different animal masks. They enthusiastically showed their respective masks to the class and spoke them. They also sang poems related to their choice of animals.

Date: 11.12.19
Activity: Christmas Celebration
Students made a round colourful ball. They got round cutouts of red, green, blue and white. They made 3D balls of two colour papers using a simple paper fold technique. The balls were put up in the class as part of the Christmas decoration. This activity was a good fine motor skill exercise for the students. They also learnt about the importance of aesthetics.

Date: 23.01.20
Activity: Animal Love
Students learnt about the need to be compassionate to animals. They spoke about farm animals. They also brought flash cards & pictures to support their content. They understood the need to conserve and protect the depleting number of animals around them. They learnt about the role that human beings play in maintaining equilibrium in the ecosystem. This activity enhanced their inter-personal and naturalistic intelligence.

Date: 4.02.20
Date: International Read Aloud Day
It is rightly said that the more you read, the more things you will know. To encourage the habit of reading, this day was celebrated. They read a story book and also got a chance to read it aloud in front of the class. The teacher ensured that students were able to comprehend the words and the message. It was quite interesting to see our young scholars read flawlessly. This activity enhanced their linguistic and interpersonal intelligence.

Date: 18.02.20
Activity: Clay Moulding - Literature
In keeping with their lesson on walnuts and pumpkins, students were thrilled to make these using clay of different colours. On the occasion of founder's day, students participated in this fun activity enthusiastically. The benefits of eating vegetables and nuts were also emphasized. To adopt a healthy eating lifestyle, students realized that they should make vegetables and nuts a part of their daily diet. This activity enhanced their fine motor skills and aesthetic intelligence.

Grade 3:
Date: 22.11.19
Activity: General Science - Some Properties of Water
Students were asked to get a transparent bowl, an eraser, sharpener, pencil, a piece of wood, foam, cotton, paper clip and a nail. They filled water in the bowl and checked which objects float and which of them sink in water. They were able to identify that the objects which are lighter than water will float and the objects that are heavier than water will sink. It was a fun-filled activity.

Date: 25.11.19
Activity: English Literature - Reading & Enactment (Dr. Dolittle)
Students dressed up as a character from the story and enacted their part in class using props. The activity enhanced their listening skills, added to their verbal proficiency, helped them emote well, speak fluently and modulate their voice. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience for the participants as well as the audience.

Date: 05.02.2020
Activity: General Science - Food Adulteration (group)
The students spoke on different food items and the adulterant present in them. They became aware of the various adulterants and could identify the same.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Mathematics-Measurement (Group)
Students were given different objects to measure like the width of the classroom, length of the blackboard, length of the students' desk and length of the Mathematics textbook. They measured them using different methods, e.g. hand-span, cubit, foot and the centimeter scale. This activity made the students aware of the various ways by which different objects can be measured.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Social Studies - Bravery Award Winners (Group)
Students learned about and acknowledged the bravery and extraordinary courage of young people of Students who are presented with the National Bravery Awards on Republic Day.

Date: 06.02.2020
Activity: Hindi (Group)
Synonyms were distributed in a small envelope. These were put on the ice cream stick and then pasted along with the correct synonym on a chart paper. The students learnt how different words could have similar meanings.

Date: 04.02.2020
Activity: English - Scooping up Adverbs and Adjectives. (Group)
The students read the given sentences and identified the adjectives and adverbs. This activity helped the students understand the difference between adverbs and adjectives.

Grade 4
Date: 19.11.19
Activity: English Literature - Reading & Enchantment (Heidi)
The Students came dressed up as the character of their choice and enacted the same in class, with the help of props. The activity enhanced the listening skills of the students, increased their verbal proficiency, they could narrate the stories in their own words, use face, body and gestures to express appropriately. They maintained eye contact with the listeners while enacting and modulated their voice. It was thrilling experience for all.

Date: 3.12.19
Activity: Social Studies - Maps
Students prepared a road map using symbols and signs of landmarks that they see on their way from home to school. The activity enabled the students relate spatial skills with navigation.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Mathematics - Perimeter (Group)
Students designed their own zoo where they planned the habitat of five different animals and applied the knowledge to find the perimeter of the habitats.

Date: 04.02.2020
Activity: Social Studies - Tribes of India
Students conducted a research on the tribes of India (language, food and clothing, festivals, dance forms) and presented their findings in class. They were able to appreciate the cultural heritage of the different states and were inspired to see how unity prevails in India despite diversities.

Date: 05.02.2020
Activity: General Science - Food Chain
Students designed a food chain with the help of pictures given to them .This helped them understand the flow of matter and energy and the interdependence of life by focusing on food chains.

Date: 05.02.2020
Activity: English - Kinds of Sentences
Students made a comic strip using different kinds of sentences and then presented the same. They learnt to use these sentences appropriately based on the emotion being expressed.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Hindi - Adjectives
Each group of students was given a set of adjectives which they have to use to frame a story of their choice and give it a suitable title. They presented the story by enacting the same using props and voice modulation. Through this activity, students learnt to use adjectives more effectively as well as framed meaningful and appropriate sentences in framing their dialogues.

Grade 5
Date: 13.11.19
Activity: Social Studies - The Environment - Major Concerns
Students made posters on Global Warming to create awareness about the environment. They realized the need to reduce the usage of plastic and other harmful pollutants harming the environment. They also learnt about the importance of preserving and conserving the environment for the future.

Date: 19.11.19
Activity: English Literature - Reading activity from Crazy Times with Uncle Ken.
The students made comic strips and enacted the same. This activity helped develop vocabulary, enhanced writing, sequencing, predicting, analyzing and speaking skills, and fostered team building.

Date: 19.11.19
Activity: Hindi-Festivals
Students brought pictures of festivals of their choice and wrote about them. They learnt about the importance of celebrating festivals.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Social Studies - Natural Disasters (Earthquake, Floods and Landslides)
Students prepared a chart on the given topic and presented it through a role-play and PPT. They learnt life skills and also about precautions to be taken during natural disasters.

Date: 04.02.2020
Activity: General Science - Giving First Aid
Students enacted and performed a role play according to the situation given to them. They learnt life skills and ways in which they could handle an emergency situation.

Date: 05.02.2020
Activity: English - Think N Share
Students gained a stronger understanding of the correct use language and thinking out of the box. They were able to think and enact news reports, panel interview and advertisement.

Date: 06.02.2020
Activity: Mathematics - Decimals
The students were divided into groups and a tarsia template was given to each group (9 pieces triangle). Each group prepared nine questions and answers based on the multiplication and division of decimals by 10, 100, 1000 and wrote on the tarsia puzzle pieces. Once done, the students cut into nine puzzle pieces and gave it to another team to play. They acquired skill through positive group work and cooperative learning.

Date: 03.02.2020
Activity: Hindi - The States of India
Students gathered information about different states (language, food habits, dress, culture, festivals and important places) and prepared an album. They learnt about the various states and how our country is a true example of national integration.

Date: 20.02.2020
Activity: Mathematics - Average
Students were asked to collect data of the maximum and minimum temperature over 8 days. They calculated the average maximum and minimum temperature for that week using the concerned formula. Understanding the concept of average and how it is useful to us was the learning outcome.

Date: 24.02.20-28.02.20
Activity: Marathi - Our Helpers
Students came dressed as a community helpers of their choice and spoke a few lines in Marathi. This activity helped them to improve their speaking skills and vocabulary.

Date: 18th December, 2019
Activity: Annual Christmas Concert
Venue: Shanmukhananda Auditorium
Grades: 1 to 10
The event was attended by the Members of the Committee of Management - Mr. V. Runganathan, Mr. Thomas, Mr. George and Ms. Phillips, Mr. S. V. Albal, Treasurer and Administrator of the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society, Mrs. Middlecote, Hon. Secretary of Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society, Mrs. S. George, Principal-Bombay Scottish School, Mahim The programme commenced with the customary lighting of the lamp and a prayer.
The Bethlehemian Rhapsody presented by the 70 member School Choir followed by a Christmas Recital by the students of grade 1, left the audience spellbound. The students of grade 2 put up a retro performance as a tribute to the 'King of Rock and Roll', Elvis Presley and ABBA.
The theme for this year's concert was 'Invictus- The Unconquerable'. Students of grades 3-10 put up a sensational presentation through dance, drama, choral recitation, videos and music on the journey of the life of every man. It focused on the conflict between good and evil that runs through the heart of every individual, about battles fought on the question of every man's choice and how the unconquerable soul of man rises above all to fight for freedom and justice.
A departure from the regular was the Greek Chorus helped weave the story together. The powerful choral recitation based on Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', the inspirational presentations of grade 9 students on fighting oppression, sailors' dance, the regional dances of Asia, Africa and Europe, especially the kathak performance perfected to the tee and the theatrical presentation in mime were some of the many highlights of the day.
The show ended with the children of Grade 4 exhorting the audience to awaken the humanity within them and be the change they wanted to see. The colourful costumes, lights and music enhanced the quality of the show.
The programme concluded with the Principal, Mrs. Kotian who rendered the vote of thanks. She appreciated the efforts put in by the students as well as the staff. The 'Behind the Scenes' video, played at the end, was enjoyed by the students and parents alike.

Date: 20th November, 2019.
Activity: Author Speak Programme.
Venue: Royal Opera House
Organizer: Scholastic
Grades: 3 & 4
The students interacted with author Mr Dav Pilkey, of 'Dog Man and Captain Underpants'. While talking about his journey as a writer, he shared how despite being dyslexic, because of the constant encouragement and support he received from his mother to read books and look at the
positive side of everything, he began to write. Undeterred by initial rejections, he did not give up and soon his work was published. This was an inspiring session for our budding writers, all of whom were presented with a cape each.

Date: 15th November, 2019/20th November 2019.
Grades: K-10
Event: Children's Day Celebration/ Frexpressions
The teachers conducted a special assembly for students. This was followed by Frexpressions which entered its fourth year since inception. Each child took part in two competitions of their choice, some of which were judged by guest judges.
A new competition Tartania was introduced this year, in addition to the usual line up of events, such as, Mono Act, 2D Design, Cup Cake Decoration, Head Tales, Dress Design, Group Dance, Pot Painting, Flower Making, Paper Quilling, Paper Bag Making, Hat Decoration, Mad AD, Proud to be a Geek, Shoe Designing and Press Corps. They were awarded certificates at the end of the competition. Students of the Pre-Primary participated in various activities like Fancy Dress and Clay Moulding.
Students had a fun day exploring new avenues and reveling in the little joys it brought along. Post the activities, students watched a movie while enjoying the snacks provided by the School.
Grade 10 celebrated Children's Day on the 20th November, 2019. The teachers presented a special number and shared a motivational thought which inspired all students alike. They then danced their hearts out to the grove of in-house DJs.

Date: 14th November, 2019
Event: Annual Athletic Meet for Seniors
Venue: Aarey Bhaskar Ground
Grades: 6 to 10
The event began with the hoisting of the flag by our Principal, Ms. Jane Kotian. After she rendered the Welcome Note, the Chief Guest, Brigadier Ashutosh Sirothia declared the Sports Meet open and shared a few words of wisdom with the students. He then lit the Scottish cauldron with the torch handed over to him by some of our student achievers in the field of sports namely, Apeksha Fernandes, Salonee Dey, Keval Kirpekar, Aryan Patil, Dhruv Narayan and Disha Khadtare.
The audience was spellbound by the March Past presented by the four houses comprising students from Grades 8, 9 & 10. This was followed by the Grade 8 students showcasing pyramid formation demonstrating their resilience and strength.
The colourful and rhythmic PT display presented by students of Grades 6 & 7 saw students using an attractive prop - the wooden sticks. The display was set to live music played by our budding musicians from the same grade. The entire troupe displayed a beautiful star formation .
The ensuing races were enjoyed by one and all. The 'Relay' and 'Tug of War' events were the highlights of the day. Parents eagerly participated in the races organized for them. The closing March Past was a treat to watch. All the athletes having won in various categories marched with their heads held high in pride. The much awaited prize distribution ceremony saw the audience enthusiastically appreciating the achievements of the winners.
The Sports Day concluded with a befitting Vote of Thanks presented by the Sr. Academic Coordinator Ms E.Selvaraj, followed by the singing of the School Song & National Anthem.

Date: 8th November 2019
Event: Happy Feet
Grades: 5 to 9
This year, the event saw 15 groups comprising students across grades. A plethora of dance forms, ranging from Indian classical to contemporary, were a treat to the senses. The participants put up spirited performances and attracted huge rounds of applause from the audience of parents and students. The dance festival was appreciated by one and all.

Date: 1st November 2019
Event: Medical Test Drive for Support Staff
A Medical Test Drive was conducted for the Support Staff of our School. The test included all pathological tests, eye test and X-rays.

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Date:19th November, 2019.
Grade: 3A
Topic: Wonders of Science- Agriculture
Venue: School Hall
Students spoke about the importance of farming. They illustrated the transition that has taken place in the agricultural sector since Independence. Students focused on the role of the government in helping farmers through various schemes. This was followed by a talk on organic farming and its benefits. They explained the importance of vermicomposting through a short skit followed by a dance set to the melody of the Farmers Rock Anthem.

Date:19th November, 2019.
Grade: 3B
Topic: Wonders of Science - Medicine
Venue: School Hall
The topic was introduced by a group of students who spoke about the wonders of science in the field of medicine.With the aid of a skit and videos, students explained the evolution of medical science over the years and how the various innovations have given a new lease of life to many.

Date:19th November, 2019.
Grade: 3C
Topic: Wonders of Science - Communication
Venue: School Hall
Students traced the importance of science for the development of communication, from the early times to the present age, using a PPT and role play. The benefits of the phone, internet and the courier service were highlighted. The use of satellites in times of need ,such as during a fire outbreak, oil leak or natural calamities and how the scientific innovations in the field of communication, has brought comfort and ease to the lives of all, was a part of the discussion.

Date: 14th to 16th October 2019
Social Programme: School Adoption Project
Grade: 9
Venue: Raigad
Students visited the Sainik Vikas Madhyamik Vidyalay, Fauji Ambavade and Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji High School, Mumurshi GP. Under the guidance of the Swades Foundation, students conducted many life skill activities, organized sports, subject and hygiene and career counselling related sessions. They also made teaching aids, helped beautify the school and plant a kitchen garden. It was heartening to see our young brood return as sensitized individuals having learnt many valuable life lessons!

Mission Accomplished!

- GRANDPARENTS' DAY
Date: 20th September, 2019.
Grades: Jr. & Sr. Kg

The theme being 'Twinning', both grandparents and their wards, came dressed alike. Along with other activities, they also enjoyed an interesting game of Housie based on their names. A special video based on the class activities was shown. This wonderful day came to an end with a photo taken at the specially created, unique photo booth.

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Date: 9th September, 2019.
Grade: 8A - Are we skilled or schooled?
Venue: School Hall

The various segments of the programme illustrated the pros and cons of the current education system. It brought out the fact that schools strive to do a lot to educate students and help them develop 21st century skills.

- TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Date: 4th September, 2019.
Grades: K - 10
Venue: School Hall

The celebration began with a special assembly for Junior & Senior school students. The assembly was led in prayer by the Student Council members of Grade 10. Representatives of each class gave the Principal and SAC a handmade card each. The Student Council members also presented each teacher with a personalised handmade memento.

Date: 21st September, 2019.
Venue: Global Fusion, Andheri

The Management hosted a lunch for teachers at the aforementioned venue as a gesture of appreciation for all the hard work and effort put in by them. The theme for the event was Bohemian Chic. Teachers came dressed accordingly and had a great time.

- TRIPS:
Date: 25th September, 2019
Venue: RBI, Fort
Grade: 10
Venue: Reserve Bank of India and the Coin Museum

The session for students of Standard 10 (Economics Applications and Commercial Applications) began being shown a video which focused on the evolution of money (its different forms in different regimes) till date. At the coin museum, they saw and learnt about the coins and currency notes of the past decades and centuries. They students could relate to the textual content when they saw a vivid description on how Hundies, Promissory notes, Bills of Exchange were issued and used in the past and some that are in use even in the present times. After an enriching tour of the Museum, they were taken to the RBI Regional Headquarters. The officials of the Financial Inclusion team at the RBI had organised an interactive session for the students with the objective of providing a practical idea of the working of the RBI in general that explained the role played by the RBI in the Indian economy. They were provided with in-depth information pertaining to the (i) maintenance of financial stability, (ii) issuance of bank notes (iii) implementation of monetary policies, (iv) insight on foreign exchange reserves, (v) currency management and (vi) Financial Inclusion. Videos were shown for better understanding of the said concepts.
It was an informative and enriching trip for the students as well as the teachers.

Date: 30th August, 2019.
Venue: Kidzania, R-City
Grades: 1-5

This trip was an educational cum recreational one. Students had a hands-on experience of the various professions. They baked doughnuts, pizzas and biscuits. They got an opportunity to make soft drinks (Frooti). They engaged themselves in delivering parcels, wall climbing, painting, learning about dentistry while also exploring various professions, eg., Banking , Departmental Store Keeping, Courier Services, Pilot Training, to name a few. They enjoyed dancing with the DJ and having a hair spa done as well. They showcased their talent in dance, drama and fashion show. All in all, it was a fun filled day!

- WORKSHOP:
Date: 7th September, 2019.
Venue: Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
Event: Digital Safety for Youth
Grade: 9
Resource Person: Mr. Sayantan Sen

An introductory workshop on Digital Safety was conducted. Students were given different case-studies to understand the various issues that plague the youth in the present times. Students were made aware of digital threats like fake news, addiction by design and online predators. With the help of examples, they were shown how the same could be identified. The workshop ended with a Kahoot session.

Date: 31st August, 2019
Event: Brainstorm
Venue:Bombay Scottish School, Mahim
Grades: 8,9 & 10
Conducted By: ISC Students

14 students attended the Brainstorm session. The talks given by various entrepreneurs were inspirational. Be it Mr. Raj Shamani's inspiring story about using Rs. 10,000 given by his father to open a dish washer business and giving a speech in the UN at the age of 17, Ms. Mehra and Mr. Barboza, who thought about the cases of sexual assault and came up with kits to teach the “common man” how to give immediate care to the victim, Mr. Aayushman Sinha's life from a naughty Scottishite to the youngest artist manager, Mr. Samarth Shah's 3D printing machine or Mr. Rahat's drone idea; each of these helped students learn and hear first hand how hard work and diligence can help one fulfil their dreams. Gaurav Gambhir's beatboxing and rapping, a quiz session using kahoot and various musical performances kept the audience enthralled.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES:
Grade: Jr. Kg
Date: 29th August, 2019.
Activity: Vegetables-Eaten Raw

Students brought vegetables that could be eaten raw. They came dressed in green and coloured a worksheet based on the topic. They recited a poem on vegetables.

Date: 21st August, 2019/ 23rd August, 2019.
Activity: Fruits

Students brought fruits with one seed/ more than one seed to class. As they shared and ate the fruits; they could see and discuss the distinct differences between each type.

Date: 14th August, 2019
Activity: Independence Day

Students came dressed in tri-coloured clothes and brought tri-coloured snacks. The significance of Independence Day was told to them. A picture of the flag was shown and the meaning of each colour was explained. They then coloured the flag, stuck it on ice cream sticks and took it home.

Date: 13th August, 2019.
Activity: Puppet Talk

Students brought finger/stick puppets of rain creatures and spoke a few lines about the same.

Date: 9th August, 2019.
Activity: Monsoon Mania

Students came in wearing headgear related to the monsoon season. They sang rain related songs and later did bud painting on an umbrella.

Date: 8th August 2019
Activity: Friendship Day

Students came dressed in coloured clothes and brought star stickers from home. They were each given a satin ribbon and they decorated it with their stickers. They took the bands home for their friends.

Grade Sr. Kg
Date: 11th September, 2019/ 13th September, 2019.
Activity: Farm/Pet Animals

Students wore headgear that represented different pets/farm/wild animals and spoke a few words about their homes, cries and young ones.

Date: 9th September, 2019.
Activity: Shape Snacks

What could be a better geometry lesson than one that could also be eaten and relished? With their snacks of different shapes, students had a good time identifying and pointing out the differences between each shape.

Date: 8th September, 2019.
Activity: Friendship Day

Students came dressed in denim and spoke a few words about their best friend. They had fun making beautiful Friendship Day Cards for each other.

Date: 21st August, 2019.
Activity: Sprouts Salad

Students learnt about the importance of eating healthy food as they made a nutritious sprout salad by mixing sprouted lentils, boiled corn and potatoes, chopped tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, lime juice, black salt and sweet and sour tamarind chutney. They relished the yummy sprout salad.

Date: 13th August, 2019
Activity: Monsoon

Students came dressed in different shades of blue and recited rhymes related to the Rainy Season.

Grade 1:
Date: 11th September, 2019.
Activity: The Food We Eat

Students brought fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy products. They sat in their teams and prepared a healthy plate. They divided the plate into the different categories and stuck the pictures accordingly. This activity created awareness about the benefits of eating healthy food. They enjoyed doing the activity and learnt the value of eating healthy food.

Date: 6th September, 2019.
Activity: Money

Students were asked to get Indian (play) currency. They were then divided into groups and asked to come up and enact the various money transactions that take place in our daily lives. The groups were given time to discuss and enact any scene which included a money transaction. Their enactment included the purchase and sale of products, exchange of money, using a debit card at the ATM machines and depositing money into bank accounts.

Date: 13th August, 2019.
Activity: Celebrating Independence Day

Students came dressed in tri-coloured clothes and spoke a few sentences on our National bird/flower/animal/fruit. The teacher showed them the National Flag of India, spoke about the significance of the day and why we celebrate it.

Date: 9th August, 2019.
Activity: Friendship Day

The celebration began with making creative friendship bands for their best friends. They decorated the ribbons in their own innovative manner. Students enthusiastically tied these colourful friendship bands to express their love and care for their friends, thereby making their bonds stronger.

Grade 2:
Date: 16th September, 2019.
Activity: Sowing Seeds (Plants Around Me)

Students brought a small container of soil along with a few mustard seeds which they sowed in the soil. They were made familiar with the life cycle of a plant and also learnt about its parts. They watered and learnt to take care of their plants.

Date: 11th September, 2019.
Activity: Building A Bird Home

Students made a birdhouse using tetra packs, ice-cream sticks, and water colours. They learnt to empathise with the little creatures. The importance of trees was also discussed with them. This activity helped the students enhance their Naturalistic intelligence as well as spatial intelligence.

Grade 3:
Date: 13th September, 2019.
Activity: General Science-Insects

Students made a 3D model of an insect (ladybird) using red and black clay.This activity helped them to identify the head, thorax and abdomen. It helped the students in developing visual, cognitive and application skills by using the knowledge given in the class.

Grade 4:
Date: 9th September, 2019.
Activity: Social Studies-Four Domains of the Earth

Students made a clay model showing the different layers of the Earth. This activity helped them to understand the inner core, outer core, mantle and crust of the Earth.

Date: 23rd August, 2019.
Activity: General Science - Measurement

Students learned about measurement by doing hands on activity. They measured their pencil box and pouch using the spring balance and weighing machine. They also measured the length of their notebooks and benches using ruler and handspan respectively. This helped the students in enhancing their analytical and observational skills.

Grade 5:
Date: 13th September, 2019.
Subject: General Science-Bones and Muscles

Students observed and studied the X- Rays of different body parts and answered the given set of questions based on the same. They observed the X-Rays and identified the bone/ joint present in the body part. It helped in developing visual, cognitive and application skills by using the knowledge given in the class.

Date: 26th August, 2019.
Activity: Mathematics-Fractions

Students used origami paper to do an activity on Equivalent fractions. They depicted the fractions 1/2 which is equal to 2/6 by folding and colouring the paper. This activity helped them to understand the concept of Equivalent fractions better.

Date: 8th August, 2019.
Activity: General Science - Separation Techniques

Students made water purifiers using natural things, for example, pulses, pebbles, cotton , sand and clay. They learnt to make a working model of a water purifier and troubleshooting practical difficulties while making the same. This activity helped the students to develop a scientific aptitude and application skills.

Grade 5:
Date: 26th August, 2019.
Activity: Mathematics - Topic: Fractions

The students used origami paper to depict the fractions 1/2 which is equal to 2/6 by folding and colouring the paper. This activity helped them to understand the concept better.

- INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Date: 15.08.19
Grades: 8 to 10
Venue: School Premises
The celebration began with the hoisting of the flag by our Principal, Mrs. Jane Kotian. This was followed by a prayer service that was conducted by the Principal and the academic coordinators. Mrs. Kotian then spoke to the parent-student audience about the importance of being 'High-Tech' while continuing to be 'High-Touch'. While sharing statistics about the demographic information of education and employment, she asserted the importance of each child being equipped with a life skill that would sustain the planet. The cultural programme that followed Mrs. Kotian's address, which included an amalgamation of a pantomime, declamation and slam poetry, enthralled the audience evoking patriotic fervor in one and all present there.

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- LENS IT
DATE: 9th August 2019
GRADE: 6A: Appreciation – A Quality We Need To Cultivate
VENUE: School Hall
Students began with an introduction to the innumerable positives associated with the quality of appreciation. They depicted how it felt to be or not to be appreciated through a skit. They also emphasized the importance of the values. A poem entitled 'Everything You Do' was recited which was followed by a song on Appreciation and Gratitude sung by the students. It concluded with the students talking about what they learnt from the discussion about virtue and how they could apply it in their lives.

Date: 13th August 2019
Grade: 4A - The Art of Listening
Venue: Ms. Amita Kumar
Students enacted a scene from the classroom where students were not listening to the story being narrated in the class and thus were unable to answer the questions that followed. A story of a rabbit and a monkey depicting the importance of listening was enacted. The narrators stressed on how listening is a key to effective communication and how important it is to master this skill. The difference between listening and hearing and how important it is to listen to the instructions carefully was emphasised.

Date: 19th August 2019
Grade: 6B - Preserving Cultural Traditions
Venue: School Hall
Students addressed key areas like the origin and significance of regional dances through a display of three dances across three different cultures, a fashion show that highlighted the vibrant attires of different states, a classroom scene that spoke about the meaning and nature of the cultural preservation process followed by a gastronomic tour where students from different cultures shared an actual potluck meal on stage. A group discussion that followed covered aspects concerning the importance of cultural preservation and formal institutionalized support rendered not only by the Indian government but also the UN, to preserve indigenous languages, traditions, heritage, etc. Lastly, the entire act was summarized by an unconventional poetry presentation that depicted how these lived experiences, practices and traditions formulate our cultural heritage.

Date: 20.08.19
Grade: 2B - Impact of Climate Change on human beings and animals.
Venue: School Hall
Students performed short skits on how climate change affects and harms human beings and animals. The perils of global warming were put forth. The latest happenings were highlighted during the skit and through video clippings.

Date: 21st August 2019
Grade: 2C - Ocean Revolution
Venue: School Hall
While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences. Talking about this grave problem of single use plastic and how it is polluting our landfills as well as the oceans, students depicted how animals were choked because of the plastic waste through a skit, followed by an intense dance performance. The show ended with a song, that encouraged putting an end to single use plastic, followed by a pledge to do so taken by one and all.

Date: 22nd August 2019
Grade: 4B - Attitude- The Art of Living
Venue: School Hall
Using a video, students showcased two different attitudes and explained the meaning of having a positive attitude. This was followed by the introduction of various habits that support positive attitude. That these habits are important to build a positive attitude was stressed upon. The programme concluded with the enactment of the song 'I can do it ' by the students.

Date: 27th August 2019
Grade: 4C - Think Before You Speak
Venue: School Hall
Students depicted a scene where they showcased how one can hurt other people's feelings when they speak without giving it a thought. This was followed by a courtroom scene that showed how simple comments about a person can destroy a man's honour. A few students then recited a beautiful poem. The event culminated with a spectacular dance performance on the 'Power Of Words'.

Date: 29th August 2019
Grade: 6C - Child Labour
Venue: School Hall
Students depicted the plight of child labourers whose childhood is taken away due to challenging financial circumstances. A panel discussion which comprised government officials and NGO activists explained the various initiatives taken against child labour. They event ended with the soulful rendition of Michael Jackson's 'We Are The World'.

- WORKSHOPS:
Date: 10th August, 2019.
Grade: 10
Subject: College Career Subject Guidance
Resource Person: Ms.Mayura Mohta (Counsellor)
This session was conducted to bridge the gap that is prevalent in the minds of both students and parents regarding school, college and eventual career paths. The audience was informed about the various exams that one is required to take if one wishes to go abroad for higher studies while also giving a peek into the various kinds of entrance tests. She encouraged students to begin building their portfolios which must include both academic and non-academic achievements from grades 8-10.

Date: 19th August, 2019.
Grade: 5 & 6
Subject: Science/Geography
Venue: School Hall
Resource Person: Ms Rita Maker (Teacher & Environmentalist)
Sustainability of resources was promoted during the workshop. Students were encouraged to take care of nature through random acts of kindness. As an after activity, students were taught how to make table mats from used plastic bags, plarn (plastic yarn) using loops.

Date: 21st August, 2019.
Grade: 9 & 10
Subject: Home Science
Venue: School Classroom
Resource Person: Chef Zacharias (Bombay Canteen Restaurant)
Chef Zacharias shared valuable information on the different varieties of vegetables found in India .
They were then invited to participate in the festival celebrating local vegetables at the Bombay Canteen.

- TRIPS
Date: 26th August, 2019
Grade:10
Venue: St. Andrew's Auditorium, Bandra
Subject: English - 'The Tempest' by Shakespeare (Helen O'Grady Productions)
Students watched a musical pantomime based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Mr. K. Paintal. The 70 minute play helped students experience the magic of live theatre, thus enhancing their artistic and creative imagination. The play was a visual delight featuring great acting talent; mesmerizing light and sound effects. The Master story teller's gripping plot and dynamic characters did not fail to fascinate our young minds.

Date : 27th August, 2019
Venue : The National Stock Exchange, Block-G, B.K.C, Mumbai.
Grade: 9 & 10
Subject: Commercial Applications & Economic Applications
Resource Person: Mr. Hitesh Sethia
The session began with a discussion on the topic : Is Speculation Good or Bad ? Students learnt that speculation if done with the right knowledge and in a controlled environment, may contribute to dynamic economic growth. He helped in busting the myth that printing too many currency can make an economy free of poverty. The students were briefed about the live share trading procedures, pricing of shares, categories they fall under etc. Trading terminologies were explained with relevant examples. It was an informative session which the students thoroughly enjoyed.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES
- GRADE JR. KG & SR.KG:
In keeping with the theme of colours, students came dressed in the required colours and brought objects of the same. They described the objects while the others listened to them with rapt attention. Thus, Jr.Kg came dressed in blue on 24th July, 2019 & Sr.Kg came dressed in green on 24th July, 2019.

- GRADE 1:
Date: 11.07.19/18.07.19
Activity: Sense Organs
Subject: General Science
In keeping with the theme of sense organs, students were asked to bring various materials that would help them understand how the various sense organs work.

- GRADE 2:
Date: 22.07.19
Activity: Food Talk
Subject: General Science
Students brought various food items to class and spoke about the same. They classified the food into the category it belonged and explained the need for a balanced diet. This activity enhanced their understanding of eating healthy, thereby enhancing their intra personal intelligence.

- GRADE 3:
Date: 24.07.19
Activity: Addition
Subject: Mathematics
Students drew two flowers with four petals each on a sheet of paper. A number on the horizontal and vertical petal was given. The students had to complete the numbers on the remaining two petals in such a way to match the sum horizontally and vertically to get a common sum. This activity helped in building the logical and analytical skills of the children.

Date: 5.08.19
Activity: Concrete and Abstract Nouns.
Subject: English Language
Students were given four sentences, each containing a concrete and an abstract noun. They were asked to represent the sentences through drawings. This activity not only helped them learn that abstract nouns cannot be represented visually. But also helped them identify the difference between Concrete and Abstract nouns.

- GRADE 4:
Date: 19.07.19
Activity: The Brave Little Kite
Subject: English Literature
The theme of this poem is based on courage. Students made kites as a symbol of overcoming their fears and rising higher. Each student wrote down at least one of their fears on the kite with an aim to always keep trying to overcome it and not give up the pursuit of eradicating every kind of fear from their lives.

- GRADE 5:
Date: 24.07.19
Activity: My Family
Subject: Marathi
Students brought a picture of their family and spoke about each of their family members in class. This activity helped students overcome stage fear while also helping them learn the art of making short sentences in Marathi.

Date: 08.08.19
Activity: Separation Techniques
Subject: General Science
Students made water purifiers using natural things (pulses, pebbles, cotton, sand and clay). They learnt to make a working model of a water purifier and troubleshooting practical difficulties while making the same. This activity helped the students to develop a scientific aptitude and application skills.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES
- JR.KG
Date: 05.06.19
Activity: Walk Around the School
The students were taken for a walk around the school and were familiarized with the various important rooms in the premises. They visited the Library, the Sick Bay, the Computer Lab, the Accounts office and the Music Rooms. The scholastic trip turned out to be a great delight for our little tourists!

Date: 10.07.19
Activity: Red Day
To enhance their learning about the colour Red, students came dressed in red and brought a red fruit along. During the day, they completed a worksheet and sang songs on the same. They surely did paint their classrooms red with their enthusiasm and sweet melodies!

Date: 12.07.19
Activity: My Family
Each student was given the cut out of a tree which they painted green, using a sponge. They stuck the photographs of their family members on it and were ecstatic to see the end result. The love of family is indeed one of life's greatest gifts!

Date: 17.07.19
Activity: Yellow Day
Students came dressed in yellow and brought yellow coloured snacks. They coloured a bright yellow sun and recited a poem on the colour yellow. At the end of the task, their faces were radiant with a bright, sunshine smile!

- SR.KG
Date: 05.07.19
Activity: Orange Day
Students came dressed in orange and brought orange coloured snacks in their tiffin boxes. They coloured a worksheet on orange coloured objects. They learnt that orange does make one stand out!

Date: 16.07.19
Activity: Purple Day
Students came dressed in purple and spoke a few words on purple coloured accessories that they were super excited to flaunt. May this garden of purple always be in full bloom!

- GRADE 2:
Date: 14.07.19
Activity: MIME ACT
World Laughter Day is a yearly event celebrated worldwide to highlight the numerous mending benefits of laughter. Students prepared a 'Humorous Mime Act'. They came dressed as different funny characters like clowns, Mr. Bean among others. With their excellent acting abilities, they emoted and expressed their respective characters beautifully while conveying a valuable message to the audience.

- KG to GRADE 2
Date: 8.07.19
Activity: Chocolate Day
The World Chocolate Day was celebrated with great gusto by students as they used special accessories and props to speak about their favourite chocolate. Their narratives made one feel that chocolates are indeed ground from the beans of happiness!

- GRADE 3:
Date:16.07.19
Activity:Under the Bed
Subject: English Literature
Students used their creativity and imagination to make monster masks which was an extension of the topic being taught. They learnt that 'Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.'

Date: 17.07.19
Activity: Grandparents' Day
Students wrote a letter to their grandparents, decorated it with pictures and put it in an envelope addressed to them. They were asked to send it by post to their grandparents as a token of their love and respect for them. They learnt to appreciate the presence of their grandparents' in their lives.

- GRADE 4:
Date: 04.07.19
Activity: Roman Numerals
Subject: Mathematics
Students solved the given incorrect puzzles using ice-cream sticks which helped enhance their logical thinking and knowledge of Roman numerals.

Date: 27.06.19
Activity: Nouns
Subject: Hindi
Students brought different pictures of noun. They were divided into groups and stuck pictures on a sheet of paper according to the three types of nouns. The activity helped them learn to differentiate between the three types of nouns and enhanced their vocabulary. It also helped them in brainstorming.

- GRADE 5:
Date: 24.6.19
Activity: Making a Dream Catcher
Students used dry leaves, twigs, thread, rope, spices etc. to make a dream catcher. This activity helped them develop a sense of how recycled waste and plant parts can be used in an aesthetic manner.

Date: 10.07.19
Activity: Large Numbers
Subject: Mathematics
Students analysed the given data on the population of different states of India by using the appropriate operations which enhanced their analytical skills thus developing statistical skills.

Date: 16.07.19
Activity: The Constitution of India
Subject: Social Studies
Students were asked to write a letter to a government official informing him/her of an important historical monument being damaged by miscreants. They researched on a monument of their choice that was being damaged and wrote a letter giving suggestions for improvement while also appreciating the efforts of the government. The activity ensured that the students develop a sense of responsibility towards their national heritage.

Date: 15.07.19
Activity: Learning to write slogans
Subject: Hindi
Students used old greeting cards and invitation cards to make bookmarks with slogans based on the environment.

- PARENT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
DATE: 5th July 2019
VENUE: School Hall
The 1st General Body Meeting of the PTA was attended by Mr. S. V. Albal, Treasurer and Administrator, Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society, the Principal, the SAC, the Coordinators & the parent representatives. The various committees presented their respective reports for the year 2018-19. The names of the new office bearers were announced. With no further matters to discuss, the meeting concluded with a prayer.

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DATE: 4th July, 2019.
GRADE: 5C: Happitude
VENUE: School Hall
A short skit titled, 'The Pursuit of Happiness' was presented. It beautifully portrayed the message that in order to stay happy in life, one needs to be content. This was followed by a discussion on the UN report of 2019 in which India ranks 140th in the Happiness Index.
Students deliberated on what the criteria to decide the happiness index for countries should be as they put their suggestions on placards bearing the 12 core habits that foster happiness. The programme concluded with the enactment of the song 'Happiness'.

- EDUCATIONAL TRIP
Date: 1st July, 2019.
Venue: Meluha - The Fern
Grade: 9 & 10
Subject: Home Science
Students visited the gold certified ecotel hotel and observed eco-friendly ways implemented in their day to day routines. They were taken around the building where they saw the eco-friendly infrastructure that had been put in place. They were addressed by the Master Chef and the Sous Chef and were taken on a tour of the kitchen and a royal suite to have a first hand view of the practices which have been adopted by the hotel. The overall experience was a very interesting one, where all their curious questions about hotels and restaurants were answered. Students saw how one can be luxurious yet eco-friendly in dispensing the best services to the hotel clientele.

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Date: 20.07.19
Venue: Nehru Planetarium
Grades: 8 & 9
Subject:
Students visited the Nehru Science Center to attend the 50th Moon Landing Day celebration. The students were shown a movie which had original clips and recording of the spaceflight mission, Apollo 11. They witnessed the problems that the astronauts faced during their 8 day travel. The second session was based on 'Science on a Sphere'. The students, with the help of the projections made on a sphere, observed the various faces of moon, the climatic conditions, the topography and the landing sites of spaceflights. The show was excellent and provided a good visual experience as well as factual knowledge about the moon.

- MISSION WEEK
Date: 8th-12th July 2019
Grades: 1 to 10
Venue: Bombay Scottish School, Powai

In keeping with our motto, Perseverantia et Fide in Deo, the Mission Week on the theme 'Celebrating Life' was conducted for the students of the school. Students learnt how they could celebrate life in all its hues, especially while going through rejection. They were also encouraged to be a source of inspiration to others. They understood the importance of an individual's need to feel loved and secure while being patient through the various challenges that life throws at them. With the aid of videos, games and the inspiring stories of two influential personalities, namely 'Jim Carrey' and 'Ida Scudder', students were motivated to celebrate life in all situations.

- BRIDGE WORKSHOP
Date: 3rd July to 18th July 2019.
Grades: Grades 5 to 9
Resource Person: Mr. Amaresh Deshpande
Playing bridge, one of the most intelligent card games, helps improve an individual's memory, problem solving skills, communication skills, and social skills as students work together to achieve the best result.
As an intermediate step towards Bridge, a class-wise inter house tournament was also conducted. This game aimed at giving the students a peek into the kind of strategizing and analysis required to play the game.

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- ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY - FELICITATION
Date: 6th July 2019
Venue: Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai
The Rotary Club of Bombay, Powai conferred our staff member, Mr. Dinesh Bangera with the Academic Excellence Award 2019 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the vocation of academics.
Shreya Ompreethi & Aayushi Mahajan, our ICSE toppers for the year 2019, were also awarded for their achievements.
We cannot be more proud!

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- LENS IT
DATE: 4th July 2019
GRADE: 5B: Life Skills - Make It Your Way Of Life
VENUE: School Hall
Students presented the story of The Marble Statue and Marble Tile. Through their narration and enactment of the same, they drove home the message that being perseverant, owning a positive attitude and having a purpose filled life is important.
Simple things like doing their own work, being responsible, learning to use the first aid, cleaning and decorating the house were highlighted. They spoke about higher order life skills like creativity, empathy, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. The programme ended with the message that learning can, and should, be a lifelong process that enhances our understanding of the world and improves the quality of our life.
George Herbert was right when he said, 'Skill and confidence are an unconquered army!'

DATE: 15th July 2019
GRADE: 7C: India Against Corruption: The Story Of Anna Hazare
VENUE: School Hall
Students portrayed a helpless and ironic condition in present day society where corruption and bribery has become an integral part of our daily life. This premise was used to introduce the character of Anna Hazare and how he stood firm against all odds to fight corruption. Anna's biographical depiction covered his childhood days as well as his days in the military. His work towards the upliftment of his native village, Raleganj Siddhi was presented in the form of a village skit. A debate involving his social work in the light of the Right To Information Act and Lokpal Bill was presented. Anna's stint in Tihar jail along with people's participation in the Satyagraha Movement for the Lokpal Bill was enacted. The grand finale included the students assembling together on stage for the rendition of a heroic song.

- STUDENT COUNCIL LIST
Student Council Members For 2019-20 are as Follows:

School Captain - Dhruv Narayan
School Vice Captains - Apurva Mukherjee & Dia Daison Arakkal.

Sports Captain For Boys - Conroy Karkada
Sports Captain For Girls - Naina Sisodia.

Captain Of The Macpherson House - Aakar Babu
Vice Captain Of The Macpherson House - Surya Nandakumar.

Captain Of The Catherine House - Navya Sriram
Vice Captain Of The Catherine House - Bianca D'souza.

Captain Of The Macgregor House - Nachiket Shekhar Garg
Vice Captain Of The Macgregor House - Rohit Menon.

Captain Of The Elizabeth House - Ananya Parashar
Vice Captain Of The Elizabeth House - Rainah Sayed.

Captain Of The Haddow House - Aryan Singh
Vice Captain Of The Haddow House - Tarun Patil.

Captain Of The Anne House - Kashish Modani
Vice Captain Of The Anne House - Evann Reny.

Captain Of The Kennedy House - Ayushmaan
Vice Captain Of The Kennedy House - Joshua D'souza.

Captain Of The Victoria House - Shaleen Bansal
Vice Captain Of The Victoria House - Disha Khadtare.

The Band Major - Rajvini Rout.

- DATE: 29th June 2019
GRADE: 10
VENUE: S.K. School, Saphale and Zilla Parishad School, Borichapada.
Highlight: As a culmination of the Bombay Scottish “AID EDUCATION” campaign organized by Fuel-A-Dream, Nargis Dutt Foundation provided 5000 students belonging to two rural schools in Palghar district, namely, S.K. School, Saphale and Zilla Parishad School, Borichapada with School bags that had the Bombay Scottish School logo printed on it. They were also given pouches, recycled books and plantable pencils. Through crowdfunding, 92 students of Grade 9 & 10 raised Rs. 26.46 lakhs to make this possible. The campaign thus brought smiles to the young faces of both rural & urban India.
Facebook link covering the event: Click here

- TREE PLANTATION DRIVE
On 6th July 2019, in collaboration with the Satsang Foundation, the Student Council members, along with the prefects of Bombay Scottish School,Powai, took part in a tree plantation drive, on the occasion of Van Mahotsav, which was celebrated from the 1st to 7th of July this year. This activity was a part of the Foundation's, 'Manav Ekta Mission'.
Though it was raining and the ground was mucky, the students decided to roll up their sleeves and carry out the activity for the betterment of the environment. They planted almond, mango, gooseberry and custard apple saplings at the BMC Ground in Raheja Vihar, Powai. This was followed by an interactive session with the volunteers of the foundation.
Students learnt about the benefits of planting and nurturing trees. They experienced a sense of fulfillment while doing their part as responsible citizens of the society. This sapling-planting enterprise was indeed a “fruitful” one!

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- TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
a) DATE: 3rd June 2019
TOPIC: 21st Century Creativity in Education
ATTENDEES : Entire Teaching Staff
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Kshama Jayaraj, Lecturer (English), Wilson College.
VENUE: School Hall
Highlight: An exposition of the Israeli model of education was used to give the teachers an overview of the various innovative teaching methodologies and strategies. Ms. Jayaraj also focussed on the importance of being self motivated and having a happy attitude.

b) DATE: 15th July 2019
TOPIC: The Art of Story Telling in English.
ATTENDEES: Ms. D. Naiker & Ms. S. D'silva:
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Nupur
VENUE: Sulochana Devi Singhania School
Highlight: The session presented various techniques of story-telling, voice modulation, usage of props, paper cutting and folding methods, using gestures, expressions and sound. It showed how one could create their own stories that have Character + Conflict + Resolution and use these stories to build empathy in children.

c) DATE: 20th June 2019
TOPIC: 'Novella (Word Jamboree)' - Story Telling Techniques
ATTENDEES : Ms. G. Pereira:
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Gurjeet Kaur Bhatia. (Language Analyst)
VENUE: St. Mary's ICSE School, Koparkhairne
Highlight: The session explored the qualities of the 21st century learner/teacher and the important development domains in the light of Howard Gardner and his Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

- ORIENTATION FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020
DATE: 6th/ 7th June 2019
GRADES: Sr. Kg to 10
VENUE: Classrooms (Grades Sr. Kg- 8) /School Hall (Grades 9-10)

For the parent of Sr.Kg to Grade 8, the orientation programme for the academic year 2019-20 began with a prayer. The Principal, Ms. J. Kotian's address that followed, accentuated the importance and relevance of technology in today's life and the need for the holistic development of children. Class teachers presented an overview of the excellent ICSE 2019 results, the focal point being the increase in the number of high achievers and the fact that the lowest score was above 70%. Class teachers also highlighted the achievements of the year gone by and briefed the parents about the various learning activities and opportunities that would be available to their wards throughout the new academic year. An overview of the upcoming events was given. That the students need to strictly follow the school guidelines, rules and regulations was reiterated.
For the students and parents of Grades 9 & 10, the orientation took place on 7th June 2019. Following the Principal's address, the parents were given an overview of the excellent ICSE 2019 results . Ms. E. Selvaraj (Coordinator for Grades 9 & 10) apprised the parents about the exam patterns and programmes as followed in Grades 9 & 10. Each subject teacher then spoke about the important aspects of their respective subjects, giving both parents and students valuable inputs on the best possible approach to comprehensive learning.

- SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
DATE: 21st June 2019
GRADES: Jr. Kg to 10

The 22nd Anniversary Celebrations of the School began with a prayer service for students of Grades 1 to 10, led by the Principal, Ms. J. Kotian and the Coordinators.
Kg students sang the birthday song for the school. Students thoroughly enjoyed watching an interactive musical puppet show on 'Healthy and Junk Food' presented by the Pre-Primary teachers, emphasizing the importance of healthy eating. The students cheered as they heard each character come alive. Students enjoyed the colouring competition that was organized for them and were delighted to receive the sweets given to commemorate the occasion.
An Art Competition was organized for the students of Grades 3 to 10 which was followed by a fun-filled day playing board games and viewing interesting movies and documentaries.

- ANNUAL PRIZE DAY
DATE: 25th June 2019
GRADES: 6 to 10
VENUE: Renaissance Convention Centre, Powai.

The School's 22nd Annual Prize Day was attended by Mr. V. Thomas, Member of the COM, Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society, Mr. S.V. Albal, Administrator and Treasurer, Ms. L. Middlecote, Hon. Secretary, & Ms. Sunita George, Principal, BSS Mahim.
The programme began with the Lord's Prayer and the traditional rendition of the 23rd Psalm. Divya Thomas, the School's Vice Captain (2018-19) rendered the Welcome Note. This was followed by the Chairman's Address given by Mr. V. Thomas. The Principal, Ms. Jane Kotian presented the Annual Report (2018-19). Ms. E. Selvaraj introduced the Chief Guest, Dr. K. Narayanan, Professor Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
In his speech, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between social media and personal life. After releasing the School Magazine - 'Tartan', he also graciously felicitated all the prize winners of Grades 6-10. The programme concluded with a heartwarming vote of thanks by the School's out-going Captain, Mehul Basu followed by the soulful rendition of the School Song & National Anthem.

NOTEWORTHY MENTIONS:
1) Shreya Ompreeti won the Principal's Commendation Gold Medal for the Highest Scorer at BSS, Powai.
2) The George Jacob Memorial Silver Medal presented by the COM, BSOS to the Runner Up at the ICSE 2019 was won by Aayushi Mahajan.
3) The George Jacob Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Grade 9 was presented to Aditya Agrawal.
4) The Trophy for Excellence in Social Studies at the ICSE presented by the ICSE 2002 Batch was shared by Shreya Ompreeti, Reva Dwivedi, Spandan Tikle, Aditya Krishnan, Aniket Iyer, Marc George and Mehul Basu.
5) Arushi Singh won the Trophy for the Top Scorer at the Grade Seven Level presented by the Senior Citizens Association of Raheja Vihar.
6) The Trophy for Inter House Academic Excellence and The Cock House for Best All Round Performance was won by the Red House.
7) The Trophy for the Inter House Music Competition presented by Mrs. Amelia L. D'Souza was won by the Red House
8) Academic Coordinator (Kg to Grade 2) Ms. Tina Quadros, Members of the Teaching Staff - Ms. Prabha Anilkumar, Ms. Bhumica Desai and Ms. Leena Clement, as well as, Maintenance Supervisor-Mr. Abraham Nadar, and Member of the Support Staff -Ms. Vidya Koregoakar were honored with a beautiful silver plaque each for having completed twenty years of service in Bombay Scottish School, Powai.
9) Ms. Nisha Sanga, one of our teaching staff was felicitated for the various awards she received during the academic year 2018-19. She was felicitated by the Rotary Club of Bombay in recognition of her Outstanding Contribution to the Vocation of Academics. She won the Teaching Excellence Award 2018 by S. Chand Group of Innovative Teaching Strategies. She also received a Certificate of Recognition for her leadership at the Global Scholars Programme. She was conferred with the Indian Education Awards for being one of the 'Top Ten Teachers of the Year' and the 'India Star Proud Award' for her contribution towards the betterment of Education.

- LENS IT
- DATE: 27th June 2019
GRADE: 5A: Communication - The Human Connection
VENUE: School Hall

The topic was introduced with a mime portraying a comparison between family life in the 1980s and 2018. It was followed by a skit titled 'Keeping the Roots Stronger' which emphasized the importance of guiding children rather than serving everything on a platter. A TED Talk on how a communicative relationship between a child and a parent can help children grow in an environment of love, care and respect was presented. A poem titled 'One Final Touch' recited by the students focused on helping the audience understand the different outcomes that the child lives with. Students then presented six keys that help maintain a strong human connection. The presentation ended with a group song expressing the children's love and gratitude for their parents.

- DATE: 28th June 2019
GRADE: 7A: The Story of Rosa Parks: Standing Up by Sitting Down
VENUE: School Hall

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, the First Lady of Civil Rights, was also known as the Mother of the Freedom Movement. She was best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The students presented a skit enacting the same. The poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou was brought to life through a dance. The next segment consisted of a discussion on the various types of discrimination in society and how it is perceived. A spoof that mocked the advertisements of the fairness cream industry was a good example of black humour. The programme concluded with the story of the 'Four Candles' followed by a question answer session for the audience.

- DATE: 1st July 2019
GRADE: 7B: The Story of Aung Sang Suu Kyi: Man is Born Free, But He Is Always In Chains
VENUE: School Hall

Students presented the life of Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Aung Sang Suu Kyi, in the form of role play. A traditional dance on a Burmese song was also performed to showcase her time in college. The students drew out her inspiring story by enacting the time when she was placed under house arrest and the attacks that she faced bravely. A discussion with the student audience highlighted her efforts for peace and freedom activism in Burma.

- CLASS ACTIVITIES (K to Grade 5)
- Grade: Jr. Kg
Date: 14.06.19
Activity: Ice-Breaker
As soon as the students entered their respective classrooms on the 1st day, they were engaged in many activities like playing with blocks, free hand drawing, playing with clay and reading big picture books. They all went home at 11 a.m. with big smiles on their faces, eager to come back the next day.

Date: 14.06.19
Activity: Paper Tearing (Developing Fine Motor Skills)
Students were divided into groups and each student was given a sheet of paper. They tore it into tiny bits and pasted it within the shapes given, thereby making butterflies, bees and ice creams. It was a fun activity involving gross motor skills. They were delighted to see their work of art.

Date: 24.06.19
Activity: Thumb Printing Activity
Students coloured the stem and the leaves outlined on the worksheet given. The picture was completed by thumb printing on the flowers. The result was a beautiful work of art!

Date: 26.06.19
Activity: Sponge Painting
Students coloured the stem and leaves of a pumpkin. Then using a sponge, they painted the entire picture. The resulting bright ball of orange looked truly fantastic!

Date: 26.06.19
Activity: Chalk Painting
Students were given the picture of an ice cream. Using chalk, they coloured the scoop in pink, yellow, purple, blue and green. The colourful picture was a treat to the eye!

- Grade: Sr. Kg
Date: 17.06.19
Activity: My Toys
To beat the Monday blues, students came dressed in their favourite colour and brought to class their favourite toy. They spoke a few lines about their respective toys. Later, they had fun playing with their toys.

Date: 18.06.19
Activity: Sensory World-Sense of Hearing
Students brought musical instruments and objects (keys, earphones, bangles & tambourine) that create different sounds to class. This activity helped enhance their listening skills.

Date: 20.06.19
Activity: Sense of Smell
Students brought numerous objects related to varied kind of smells to class. They were excited to smell perfumed handkerchiefs, incense sticks, deodorants, menthol, spices and fragrant flowers.

Date: 21.06.19
Activity: Sense of Taste
Students brought in different foods to taste. They experienced a variety of tastes, such as sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty as they bit into wafers, biscuits, chocolates, etc. They learnt to share too.

Date: 28.06.19
Activity: Photo Frame
Students made beautiful photo frames by sticking a picture of their family on coloured chart paper. They used colourful stickers and popsicle sticks for decoration.

- Grade 1:
Date: 17.06.19
Activity: A Rainy Day
The Monsoon Season was introduced to the students in the form of a beautiful collage. Students were given an outline of a child carrying an umbrella on which they created an amazing collage using colourful magazine papers. This activity helped students develop their concentration and fine motor skills. Students were extremely thrilled to do their very first activity in Grade 1.

Date: 20.06.19
Activity: Myself (Stick Dolls)
In keeping with the topic 'Myself', students were asked to bring ice-cream sticks and buttons to make puppets of a girl or a boy. Students used their imagination and creativity to make their puppet an exclusive one. This activity not only helped enhance their cognitive skills but also helped them understand that each one is unique and special in their own way.

- Grade 2:
Date: 20.06.19
Activity: Rock Painting
Students got a small piece of rock from home on which they etched their name. They coloured and decorated the same with acrylic colours. They learnt about the formation of rocks while gaining insight into the various textures. This activity helped enhance students' naturalistic intelligence.

Date: 27.06.19
Activity: Planting (Sowing Seeds)
Students were taken to the garden where each one of them got the opportunity to sow tomato seeds. Along with a hands-on gardening, students were also taught about the life cycle of a plant. This activity helped them become aware of their surroundings and encouraged them to become good stewards of nature.

- Grade 3:
Date: 26.07.19
Activity: My Favourite Book
Subject: English Literature
The students made the cover page of their favourite book. This activity helped students express their comprehension of the story and their response to it in an artistic way while gaining more knowledge about the story, genre and the author.

Date: 24.06.19
Activity: Toy Land (The Joy of Sharing)
Subject: Hindi
Students brought toys to class and spoke a few lines on it. They shared their toys with their fellow mates and had a wonderful time playing together. This activity helped them make new friends, develop team spirit and taught them the important life skill of 'sharing'.

- Grade 4:
Date: 26.06.19
Activity: The Story of the Past: Making Seals
Subject: Social Studies
The students made seals with moulding clay and engraved them. This activity gave the students a peek into the past as they learnt about the use of seals. The students learnt to care and appreciate their rich cultural heritage while understanding the importance of preserving seals to know more about history.

Date: 27.06.19
Activity: Celebrating World Music Day
Subject: General Activity
The students made cards and bookmarks for their music teacher to express their love and appreciation.

- Grade 5:
Date: 26.06.19
Activity: Solids, Liquids and Gases
Subject: General Science
Students identified insoluble components and understood the different processes of separating insoluble solids from a liquid by using the techniques of Sedimentation and Decantation.

Date: 29.09.18
Activity: Noun Play
Subject: Hindi
Students got pictures of a fair, beach and a market place. They identified the different kinds of nouns from the pictures and framed sentences using the same. The students also narrated a story and picked out the different kinds of nouns from the story.

- Congratulations to all the students', staff and parents of Bombay Scottish School, Powai for excellent ICSE Results 2018-19
· Shreya Ompreeti topped the school by securing 98.8% (Eng + Best 4)
· 67% students secured 90% and above
· 100% students secured 70% and above

- ICSE Results 2019
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- WHIZ KIDS:
The Whiz Kids Club for the students commenced in June with a large group of inquisitive and enthusiastic children from Grades 5 to 10. The objective of the club is to encourage children to discover, probe and hone their skills. The classes were structured to keep the students' curiosity kindled. They were encouraged to glean out information from a wide variety of books, encyclopedias and websites. The students enthusiastically found out and shared this content with the others in the group.
Quizzes were conducted in the conventional manner as well as on Kahoot.
Our students also participated and excelled in a number of Inter School quizzes such as the Bournvita Quiz Competition, YMCA Quiz, TCS Quiz and PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association) Quiz.
We look forward to more students joining the club and having an exciting and challenging year in the next academic session.

- INTERACT CLUB:
The Club had the honour of collaborating with the Rotary Club of Powai and its orientation and initiation ceremony was attended by the Honorable President of the Rotary Club-Powai, Mr. Hanuman Tripathy and other dignitaries.
Through the year, the students of Grades 8 and 9 focussed on spreading awareness among and educating school's helpers in enhancing their English-speaking skills (and children in mobile crèches). The students played many interactive games with the children to help them learn lessons ranging from the Alphabet, to identification of colors and basic Math.
The Club also contributed to the relief provided to the victims of the terrifying floods that struck Kerala earlier last year. They segregated essentials and assigned a particular product to be donated by a single grade; collection tables were set up in the school and manned by the members of Grades 8, 9 and 10.
The members of the Interact Club thus have had a very eventful year.

- Literary Club - Blogging
Date: 10th April, 2019
Grade: 6 to 8
Resource person: Ms. Madhura Lathkar
Highlights: Ms. Lathkar introduced the concept, types and the process of Blogging to the children. Students gained better understanding about the use of blogs as an expression on social media and its impact. She encouraged them to observe, analyze, think and identify a subject or an area of interest before creating their own blogs.

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- Nature Club
Date: 10th April, 2019
Grade: 6 to 8
Venue: Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli.
Highlights: The resource professionals at the centre used visual, audible and tactile elements to sensitize students about the beauty of coastal and marine biodiversity in Maharashtra. A documentary film based on the mangroves along Thane Creek and a skeleton of a blue whale shown were among the highlights of the day.

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- STEM Club
Date: 10th April, 2019
Grade: 6 to 8
Resource Person: Mr. Vishal, CURION EDUCATION
Highlights: The students created working models of 'Vibro-bug'-vibrating bug, 'Art-Bot'-a vibrating motor that creates a pattern). While creating these models, the students applied their understanding of circuits and magnetism.

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Heritage Club
Date: 9th April, 2019
Grade: 6 to 8
Venue: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Highlights: A tour of the museum showcased numerous archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai, clay models, silver and copper ware. Students learnt about Mumbai's history in art and culture, which was evident in the museum's own unique architecture and the work of Indian master craftsmen and early modern artists. The dioramas and models unique to the museum was like a walk back in time to the 19th Century.

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- CONFERO CLUB
Activity: The Art of Public Speaking
Resource Person: Ms. Bhavna Singh
Date: Tuesday, 9th April 2019
Time: 8: 30 A.M. To 11: 30 A.M
Ms. Singh began the session by introducing the students to the Power of Words. With the help of various resources like PPT, videos, practical experience and valuable personal inputs, students were guided on building strong narratives, gauging audience feedback and enforcing key messages.

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- FINE ARTS CLUB- PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
Date: 11th April, 2019
Grades: 6 TO 8
Resource Person: Ms. Sunita Krishna,
Highlights:
Ms. Krishna, taught students to blend colours and use palette knife painting techniques on canvas.

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- DATE: 12th APRIL 2019
VENUE: Bombay Scottish School, Powai (Basement)
ORGANISERS: Fuel A Dream
RESOURCE PERSON: Mr. Ranganath Thota (Founder at Fueladream)
ATTENDED BY: 22 students of Grade 8
OBJECTIVE: To raise funds to provide sanitary pads (128 numbers, a year's supply) and other hygiene products to girls who come from poor homes.
HIGHLIGHTS: 22 students from Grade 8 participated in the crowdfunding campaign organized by Fueladream which was held between 12th April and 5th May 2019 in collaboration with IDF. The project, aptly named 'The Dignity Project' – empowers adolescent girls from poor homes by providing them with a year's supply of sanitary pads, undergarments and hygiene products.

- DICE Bootcamp at ISME
Date: 10th April, 2019
Grade: 10
Venue: One Indiabulls
Highlights: The students attended workshops on entrepreneurship, data analytics and stock marketing. Students participated in various activities that promoted communication, innovation and teamwork

- Jai Vakheel Foundation
Date: 5th April 2019
Grade: 8
Highlights: The students visited Jai Vakheel Foundation which supports the intellectually disabled children, most of whom are born to the poorest families in the country. Their aim is to integrate their students into mainstream society by providing them with healthcare, education, skill development and support services. Our students were taken a campus tour of various departments like vocation, autism, craft work and their respective classrooms. They interacted with the students, playing games and doing art activities with them.

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- GRADE 10
Date: 6th March to 10th March 2019
Venue: Kambre Campsite
On 6th March 2019, 113 students of Grade 10 along with their teachers went to the Kambre Campsite, organised by Youreka Nature Campouts. Students were kept busy for the entire trip with different adventure activities which included hiking, wall climbing, low rope course, high rope course, kayaking, building their own rafts and rowing them, pitching their own tents and cooking their own food. Besides these, there were daily team building games. 'Solo time' which took place everyday was the most fruitful time for the students as they were encouraged to reflect upon the day's activities in terms of their performance and team behaviour.
The students planned and executed the community service task in the nearby village which included awareness on waste management, first aid, teaching the students of a Zilla Parishad school, setting up a library and painting the school courtyard.
The students were graded on various criteria and those who did exceptionally well were tagged as the 'Youreka Champs'. The following students earned this title: Ananya Guha, Diya Ujual, Jhanvi Srivastava and Swasti Goel. The experience of reaching out to the less privileged students and the task of reflecting on one's actions were appreciated by the students.

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- Date : 24th January, 2019
Attended by : Grade 10
Venue : Little Sisters Old Age Home.
A visit to the Little Sisters – Old Age Home was organised by the Rotary Club.
It was a poignant experience for all the students who visited the home and interacted with the residents there. The games and songs organised by the students rejuvenated their spirits and filled their hearts with joy.
The visit was a huge learning experience, and after spending two valuable hours, many students pledged to do something worthwhile for senior citizens and contribute towards their betterment.

- Learning by Doing- Science
Date: 25.2.19
Grade: 6C
Highlights: The students created simple machines like lever, pulley and inclined plane out of recycled materials and made it work.

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- Learning by Doing- Science
Date: 8.3.19
Grade: 6C
Highlights: The students performed an experiment to prove that lime water turns milky in the presence of carbon dioxide.

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- Assembly by Global Scholars
Date: 19.3.19
Topic: Virtual Water
Highlights: "When the wells run dry, we will know the worth of water."
On 19th March, 2019 the team of Global Scholars presented their community action plan during the school assembly.

A video was shown that focused on water scarcity worldwide; followed by a personification of water showcasing the austerities of this precious resource.

A water audit undertaken by the team in the first week of December brought to light the wastage of water in school, further driving home the point that saving water was both an individual responsibility as well as a group effort. Their peers from London and Detroit had interesting suggestions to save water which was also shared with the audience. While taking the pledge to save water, they advised the audience to be 'water wise' during the celebration of Holi.

A trio of 'water' rappers set the stage on fire with their funky rap and enthralled the students.

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- Jai Vakeel Foundation – Annual Sports Day
Date: 18.1.19
Highlights: Our sport stars Apeksha Fernandes, Alisha Dhanasingh, Salonee Dey & Keval Kirpekar attended the Sports Day of the Jai Vakeel Foundation, which serves intellectually disabled children. They marched along with the disabled children and were proud to be a part of their celebration.

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- KAHOOT
Date/ Week: 14.3.19
Grade: 6 and 8
Highlights: The students of Grade 6 revised decimals, fractions and percentage using the online quiz –Kahoot. The students of Grade 8 too used Kahoot to revise Mensuration, Volume and surface Area and simultaneous equations

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- Staff empowerment initiatives
Topic: Learning in the mainstream school system for children with ASD and preparing for adulthood and employment.
Date: 16.2.19 & 17.2.19
Attendees: Ms. Seena Desai and Ms. Rakhi Natu
Resource Person: Ms. Preeti Siwach and Ms. Divya Verma from Action for Autism, New Delhi.
Highlights: The workshop was conducted by the Forum for Autism, Mumbai, at Shree Manav Seva Sangh Trust, Sion. It focused on 'Understanding the Student with Autism in a Mainstream Classroom' and issues of adolescents with Autism and vocational skills.

- Adolescent Education – Girls (Students enrichment program)
Date: 6th March, 2019
Grade: 5 & 6
Resource person: Dr. Vanita Raut, Full time Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant, Hiranandani Hospital
Highlights: Dr. Raut spoke about the biological, physiological and emotional changes that occur during puberty, hygiene, menses, the importance of regular exercise and dietary changes for good health, safe touch and self safety measures. The students asked several questions which were suitably answered by the doctor.

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- Adolescent Education – Boys (Students enrichment program)
Date: 6th March, 2019
Grade: 5 & 6
Resource person: Dr. Neeraj Kumar Tulara, Full Time Consultant General Medicine, Hiranandani Hospital
Highlights: Dr. Tulara elucidated the biological, physical, social, mental and emotional changes that occur during puberty, the endocrine system and different hormones involved, growth spurt, development of secondary sexual characteristics and also answered many of the questions posed by the students.

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- A) Students Enrichment Programme
Topic: Self Awareness
Date: 20th, 25th 26th February 2019
Grade: 3A, 3B, 3C (Class wise)
Resource person: Ms.Rakhee Natu and Ms.Seena Desai
Highlights: This workshop aimed at developing self awareness and empathy through a video lesson. Students could understand the importance of sharing and understanding other's emotions.

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Topic: Growing Up
Date: 19th, 20th and 21st February 2019
Grade: 4 A B C (Class wise)
Resource person: Ms.Rakhee Natu and Ms. Seena Desai
Highlights: This workshop made students aware of the importance of growing up gracefully. Emotional stability, determination, optimism and conscientiousness thus become important tools for a positive outcome.

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Topic: DREAM BIG and think POSITIVE
Date: 25th February 2018
Grade: 5 A B C (Class wise)
Resource person: Ms. Rakhee Natu and Ms. Seena Desai
Highlights: The workshop mainly focused on being positive and the importance of right perception and dreaming big for oneself. The students saw the connection between positive minds and powerful minds and that big achievements are possible with willingness and determination.

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- B) Classroom activities / other activities
Mathematics: Topic: Average and Its Interpretation
Date : 25.2.19
Grade: 5
Highlights: The students recorded the maximum and minimum temperature for a week from daily newspapers and used these readings to calculate maximum and minimum average temperatures. They also made a note of which days showed above and below average temperatures.

Mathematics: Topic: Time
Date: 25.2.19-28.2.19
Grade: 3
Highlights: The students made a clock with paper plates thus learning how time is divided into 12 hours and how each hour is divided into 60 minutes. The students learnt to show the time accurately by moving the hands of the clock.

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General Science: Topic: Sun -the source of energy.
Date : 25.2.19-28.2.19
Grade: 3
Highlights: The students brought pictures to identify the source of energy and categorise them as renewable or non-renewable energy.

- Mindfulness (Students enrichment program)
Date: 22nd February, 2019
Grade: 7
Resource person: Ms.Rakhee Natu & Ms. Seena Desai
Highlights: Through music, videos and worksheets, the school counsellors introduced the seemingly new topic of Mindfulness Meditation to the students. They had a short exercise on meditation and introspection and the students could experience for themselves the calmness it brought to their minds.

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- Lens It by Grade: 8C
Date: 28th February, 2019
Topic: Mental Health: Related stigma-Rethinking concepts and interventions
Highlight: The act involved an introduction with a skit showcasing the difference between physical and mental health, how mental illnesses are easily ignored and how physical illnesses are given more preference, leading to serious consequences. The children had interviewed a psychologist, Dr. Shubha Malhotra to understand early symptoms and the detection of mental disorders. A segment showing a panel of students sparked a discussion on case studies of Deepika Padukone, Parveen Babi, Daniel Radcliffe among others. Various issues like the stigma attached to mental illnesses were addressed and how one must go about preventing such conditions was also discussed.

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- DATE: 20th February 2019
VENUE: Bombay Scottish School, Powai (Computer Lab)
ORGANISERS: Khan Academy, India
RESOURCE PERSON: Mr Vipul Redey [Head- School Enablement, Khan Academy]
ATTENDED BY:
Principal: Mrs Sunita George
Coordinators: Mrs E. Selvaraj, Mrs M. David, Mrs M. Chakraborty
Teachers: Mrs B. Marar, Mrs C.Malhotra, Mrs R. Raghuvanshi, Mrs L Ajitkumar, Mrs N. Sanga, Mrs A. Lewis, Mrs H. Siddiqui,Mrs R. Fernandes ,Mrs G. Chacko, Mrs R. Behera, Mrs S. Khan
HIGHLIGHTS:
In keeping with the quest for pioneering the best teaching learning practices, BSS (P) has head-started another project-in collaboration with Khan Academy, whose mission is to provide world class education for anyone, anywhere.
The Resource person – Mr Vipul Redey- Head of School Enablement, Khan Academy, was invited to induct Science and Math teachers by giving them a hands-on experience in using the resources made available on their website.
With these resources, students can learn at their own pace, get immediate feedback and monitor their own progress. Teachers can also use these as in-class/flipped class learning and assign exercises or tests.
The workshop was a great learning experience.
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- Change of Guard
Date: 28th January 2019
The outgoing Student Council Members handed over the charge of their responsibilities to the newly elected Student Council 2019-20. The chosen elect are as follows:
School Captain :
Dhruv Narayan

School Vice Captains :
Apurva Mukherjee
Dia Daison Arakkal

Sports Captain (Boys) :
Conroy Karkada

Sports Captain (Girls) :
Naina Sisodia

Red House
Capain of Macpherson House : Aakar Babu
Vice Captain of Macpherson House : Surya Palani Nandakumar
Captain of Catherine House : Navya Sriram
Vice Captain of Catherine House : Bianca Benny D'Souza

Blue House
Captain of Macgregor House : Nachiket Shekhar Garg
Vice Captain of Macregor House : Rohit Ravikumar Menon
Captain of Elizabeth House : Ananya Parashar
Vice Captain of Elizabeth House : Rainah Amir Syed

Yellow House
Captain of Haddow House : Aryan Vardhan Singh
Vice Captain of Haddow House : Tarun Golappagouda Patil
Captain of Anne House : Kashish Modani
Vice Captain of Anne House : Evann Reny

Green House
Captain of Kennedy House : Ayushmaan
Vice Captain of Kennedy House : Joshua Paul D'Souza
Captain of Victoria House : Shaleen Bansal
Vice Captain of Victoria House : Disha Sukadev Khadtare

Band Major : Rajvini Rout

- Valedictory & Farewell-ICSE 2019
Date: 01/02/2019
The Valedictory service and Farewell for ICSE 2019 was held on 1st February 2019, the theme being- 'Paint The Canvas Of Your Life With Beautiful COLOURS'. The program began with a prayer service seeking God's blessings for our outgoing students and this was followed by the teacher's special song-'True Colours'. The Principal then addressed the outgoing students followed by the planting of the sapling along with the class teachers and outgoing School Captain Mehul Basu and Vice captain Divya Thomas. The class teachers of grade 10 then gave their message to the students. The highlight of the evening was the much awaited BSS Lad and Lass competition. Divya Thomas and Vedant Pradhan won the BSS Lass and Lad respectively while Naomi Hegde and Aaron Correya were the runners-up. The evening was fun filled with games and dance. The teachers then bid farewell to the students giving each of them a memento.

Lens It by Grade: 8A
Date: 6.2.19
Topic: Growing up Digitally [Impact of Social Media on Student Behaviour]
Highlight:
The act began with an introduction to social media with a dance highlighting the Uses of Google, Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook and You tube. This was followed by an enactment of the addiction to social media at home and for online games like PUBG
A survey based on Social media was conducted by a team of students for grades 8A, B and C and based on the survey, statistical graphs were drawn. There were questions like 'Why do you use social media?' and 'How many hours per day do you use social media?'
The next segment showed a panel comprising a statistician who interpreted the graphical representation of statistical data collected, a doctor who enlisted the health impacts of social media, a digital expert, a parent, students and a teacher.
The show concluded with a Quiz which showed how digitally aware our audience was. The Finale "Can I get a connection?" stressed on the fact that social media must be used with discretion. We need to make a heart to heart connection and not just on social media.

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- Lens It by Grade: 8B
Date: 14th February, 2019
Topic: 'We are Indians, do we need an introduction?'
Highlight:
This year 8B threw light on the aforesaid topic with respect to the North East. The programme was divided into four broad segments namely –
Insurgency: which portrayed an ambush by ULFA/BODO?
Culture: showcased by Bihu dance of Assam and Bamboo dance of Nagaland
Perception Vs Reality: of the Indians with regard to the people of the NE
Socio Political issues : dealt with in a mock Lok Sabha session where the students brought to life the burning issues of every north – eastern state and put up a reality byte a video of standup comedian, Abhineet Mishra which covered the serious issue regarding the rat-hole mining incident in Meghalaya.

Before winding up, the students spoke shared the results of the quiz that they had conducted for parents using Google forms. The session ended with interesting facts about the North –Eastern states of India.

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- Pride of Scottish
Aditya Konda secured silver medal in Taekwondo on 17th & 18th of January, 2019 conducted in Pune.

- DATE: 20th February 2019
VENUE: Bombay Scottish School, Powai (Computer Lab)
ORGANISERS: Khan Academy, India
RESOURCE PERSON: Mr Vipul Redey [Head- School Enablement, Khan Academy]
ATTENDED BY:
Principal : Mrs Sunita George
Coordinators: Mrs E. Selvaraj, Mrs M. David, Mrs M. Chakraborty
Teachers: Mrs B. Marar, Mrs C.Malhotra, Mrs R. Raghuvanshi, Mrs L Ajitkumar, Mrs N. Sanga, Mrs A. Lewis, Mrs H. Siddiqui,Mrs R. Fernandes ,Mrs G. Chacko, Mrs R. Behera, Mrs S. Khan

HIGHLIGHTS:
In keeping with the quest for pioneering the best teaching learning practices, BSS (P) has head-started another project-in collaboration with Khan Academy, whose mission to provide world class education for anyone, anywhere, is shared by BSS.
The Resource person – Mr Vipul Redey- Head of School Enablement, Khan Academy, was invited to induct the Science and Math teachers give a hands-on experience in using the resources made available on their website.
With these resources, students can learn at their own pace, get immediate feedback and monitor their own progress. Teachers can also use these as in-class/flipped class learning and assign exercises or tests.
The workshop was a great learning experience.

- Lens It
Lens It by Grade: 5A
Date: 11.2.19
Topic: Dealing With Disappointments.
Highlight: The topic was introduced with a mime with a school scene showing Examination followed by results. The students spoke that to deal with disappointment is part of a fulfilling life. Disappointment is natural and normal, and everyone will experience it to some extent in their life because our expectations often don't align with what actually happens. This is also true with Famous Personalities.
A poem titled "Don't Quit" was recited by the students. A short enactment by students on "Mistakes are Ok" was enacted to motivate students to help them learn from their mistakes. The enactment of skit sent a message that "Parents are best judges and best teachers and obeying them is important.
Finally it ended with an insight video wherein the school Counsellor's gave tips to students and parents on dealing with need to deal with disappointments.

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- Republic day Report
The School celebrated the country's 70th Republic Day at school with the hoisting of the tricolor by the Principal, Mrs. Sunita George. A prayer service was held for the students of Grades 5 & 6 and their parents. The Principal spoke about the impact of social media and how fake news can polarize communities and disseminate credibility. The students of Grade 8 & 9 put a street play based on the same. This was an initiative of DigitalSafety4Youth, by BSS Powai in partnership with Digital Safety India to spread awareness on how to be a safe and responsible citizen. The street play highlighted the chaos caused in society and among the people because of circulation of fake news. Besides this, it also recommended the Four R's:1) Reverse Check 2) Reflect on your biases 3) Read beyond 4) Reconfirm the source. The play was not only performed in the school premises but also at Raheja Vistas and at the MCGM ground in Raheja Vihar. The motive was to reach out to most of the people in the neighbourhood. It was a great learning experience for both the performers and the audience.

Winners of the Inter-School Competition in both academics and sports were felicitated. The celebration ended with our Choir presenting a patriotic number.

- Classroom activities / other activities
Event: Transport
Date: 14.01.19
Grade: Jr.kg
Highlights:
Each child brought a cutout of a mode of transport and created a picture of vehicles with roads and highways.

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Event: Republic Day
Date: 21.01.19
Grade: Pre-Primary Section
Highlights:
The children came dressed in tri-colour and brought tri-coloured food with them. The importance of Republic Day was explained and then with great enthusiasm, they drew the National Flag and coloured it.

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Event: Traffic Signal
Date: 28.01.19
Grade: Sr.Kg.
Highlights:
The concept of the Traffic Signal was reinforced as children of Sr. Kg came dressed in the colours of the traffic signal: Red, Amber and Green. They recited rhymes on traffic signal and rules.

Event: Kite Making
Date: 15.01.19
Grade: 1
Highlights:
Kite flying was celebrated on 15th January 2019. Children were asked to get materials to make a kite and decorate it. Different shapes and sizes of kites were made by the children.
They were thrilled to display their creativity. The class looked bright and beautiful with all the colourful kites.

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Event: Republic Day
Date: 17.01.19
Grade: 1
Highlights:
Children expressed their love for the country by making a flag from scratch on the occasion of Republic Day. They coloured the flag with Tri-colours and drew a chakra in the centre.
They proudly waved their flags and later sang the national anthem.

Event: Animals made out of paper folding
Date: 30-01-2019
Grade: 2
Highlights:
The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative or representational forms, like animals or flowers is scientifically proven to help kids stimulate their hand eye coordination while also amplifying their creativity.
Students thus made different animals using these paper folding techniques. It was an enjoyable way of learning about animals.

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Event: Scarecrow
Date: 31-01-2019
Grade: 2
Highlights:
Enhancing the spirit of teamwork, students of class 2 came together in groups and made a scarecrow using cardboards, hay, sticks and chart papers. They thought, coordinated and executed the work together which came out very well.
Students enjoyed and learned about team work. It also helped enhance their creativity.

- Biology-Digestive system of human body
Date: 29.1.19
Grade: 6
Highlights:
Students understood the structure and location of each organ along with the process of digestion through a model.

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- Physics- Current Electricity
Date: 29.1.19
Grade: 7
Highlights:
Students performed a simple experiment by assembling a simple electric circuit. They learnt the function and importance of each component in that circuit.

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- Adventure trip for Grade: 8
Date: 24th & 25th January, 2019
Grade: 8
Venue: Lonavala - Della
Highlights:
The students of Grade 8 arrived at Della Adventure Park on Thursday the 24th January, 2019. The students were given safety instructions and had the liberty to choose from any of the 42 activities available.
They thoroughly enjoyed outdoor activities such as Zip Line, Rappelling, Land Zorbing, Bubble Soccer, Tandem Cycling, High Rope Challenge, Rodeo, Rocket Ejector, Dog Walk and Seven Tower Challenge. Indoor attractions included Hard Ball Net Cricket, Chess, Air Hockey, Archery, Rifle shooting, Virtual Racing Cars, Virtual Bowling, Virtual Boxing etc.
After a day of fun-filled adventure, the students grooved to popular numbers for DJ night.
The next day, they visited the Karla Caves, climbing 750 steps that led to a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian Rock-Cut caves, depicting the architectural skills of a period, stretching from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD.
The next stop was the wax museum, where students clicked pictures with wax models of celebrities and eminent personalities and ended the tour on a sweet note with a visit to the chikki factory.
The trip truly resonated the thought, "It's better to see and do something once than to hear about it a thousand times". This trip will be etched in their memories forever.

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- Adventure trip for Grade: 7
Date: 24th & 25th January, 2019
Venue: Bhandardhara
Highlights:
On 24th January, the students of Grade 7 embarked upon a two day trip to Bhandhardhara.
After lunch, they visited Randha Falls and the Wilson Dam- the largest earthern dam built by the British, followed by a trip to an Adivasi school where they spoke to and interacted with the students there. A fun DJ night followed by dinner was the culmination of day one.
On day two, they went trekking to the Kalsubai peak- the highest peak of the Sahyadri Ranges. They were exhilarated at the end of the trek and this was the highlight of their adventure trip.

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- DATE: 19th January 2019
VENUE: Bombay Scottish School, Powai
ORGANISERS: Mindsprings Publishing
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Usha Pandit
ATTENDED BY: Ms. Jennifer Sumitra, Ms. Suma Varghese
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Webinar was a preview to a series of in-depth webinars on a variety of topics in both English Language and Literature.

Some of the topics that was focussed on are as follows:
Grammar as an essential component of language learning
Classroom tips to effectively teach Parts of Speech
Better understanding of complex grammatical concepts for effective teaching
Introduction to effectual use of classroom teaching methods like 'Cluster Teaching'