Dasara Celebrations: Principal`s message for AuroMUN inaugural

Volume 1, Issue 4
November 2015
Principal’s message for AuroMUN inaugural event (abridged)
Sri Aurobindo, long before he mentioned in 1947, his 2nd dream of the emergence and liberation of
the people of Asia and her return to her great role in the process of human civilization and his 3rd
dream of a world union forming the outer basis of a fairer , brighter and a nobler life for all mankind.
wrote even before World War I in his book ‘The Human Cycle and the Ideal of Human Unity’ the
inevitable and imperative need of forming a World State and all the implications thereof. Most importantly he foresaw the problems that the World State would face as the world would labor to establish , a political , social and legal liberty , equality and mutual help in an equal association . Though
these aims are of great importance in their own field , they are not the central thing; they can only be
founded upon a change of the inner human nature and inner way of living. Freedom, equality , brotherhood are three god heads of the soul ; they cannot be really achieved through the eternal machinery
of society or by man so long as he lives only in the individual and the communal ego.
Diwali Greeting to one and all!
Let the true flame of Fraternal Love for all mankind illumine our hearts on this auspicious occasion.
Dasara Celebrations:
12.10.2015: Dasara was celebrated on the last
working day before first term holidays. A special
assembly by the Liberty section classes was conducted. Children brought out the mythological,
scientific and social values this festival offer us .
Dance drama presented by the students was very
well organized. The story of Batukamma was narrated by a teacher. Students, teachers and ayahs
danced around the decorated flower pots. On the
Durgashtami day, bhajans and meditation were
conducted in the Meditation hall. On the Vijaya
Dasami day ‘Vahana Pooja’ was conducted to the
school buses and other vehicles belonging to the
institution.
Inside this issue:
Truth Section
2
Teacher’s corner
3
Competitions
4
Harmony Section
5
Liberty Section
6
SAIS got talent
7
Nature– Teacher
8
Truth Section
AuroMUN 2015
3.10.2015:"AUROMUN 2015 was the inaugural session of the
school's Model United Nations conference. Four UN committees, namely the General Assembly, ECOSOC, Human Rights
Council, and the Security Council were simulated at the conference. Over 160 students from grade VII to XII played the roles
as diplomats of different countries and debated on various issues ranging from the Russia Ukraine crisis to the possibility of
establishing new global currencies.
15 member executive board consisting of world class debaters
from various schools across the city was brought in , to moderate the committees
The delegates of the conference enjoyed as well as learned a lot.
Everyone had something special to take away from the conference.
Replace the eagerness for
fame by the aspiration for
perfection
Rishikesh Trip
- Paras Daswani
The ISC students of Sri Aurobindo International School were taken to Rishikesh (via.Delhi) during the
Dussehra vacations. It was an amazing experience where the students had something to look forward to
each day and never did they experience a dull moment. The journey to Delhi took about 30 hours. At
Aurobindo Ashram we freshened up and were taken for a local tour of our capital city. The places
covered were Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, The ISKCON temple and, Akshardham temple , where silence and peace helped us connect with our inner self. The main highlight of the day was the sound and
light show at Akshardham .We proceeded to Rishikesh by bus, and were put up at the Aurovalley
Ashram. We were all given some time to unwind, relax and explore the ashram and were asked to assemble after lunch. After lunch we were taken to the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the sacred Ganges.
This was, hands on experiences with Ganges in its full glory.
We were all taken to a tiny 9 km trek from the ashram followed by a dip in a small stream probably
originating from the Ganges. we had to present a cultural programme the following day. Everyone got
busy turning up their creative sides to deliver some creative ideas for the show and the Ashram became
a hive of positive, creative and constructive activities. As dawn engulfed the surroundings, we were
taken to the meditation hall where the silence truly enchanted each and everyone of us. This was followed by an Om chanting session followed by a short interactive session by Swami Ji on the actual
meaning of life. The next day we were taken for a RIVER RAFTING which was an experience of a
lifetime. After this, our stay at Rishikesh came to an end and we left for Delhi early in the morning. .
The trip had surely given us all that we had asked for i.e amazing experiences, fun filled moments, the
amazing company of our friends and teachers and a myriad of emotions.
Teacher’s Corner...
Saturday Activities
10.10.2015: As a culmination
activity on reading the book ‘
Sri Aurobindo & The Mother
On Education’, teachers expressed their knowledge
through various activities ,
Logical & reasoning , Drama
and Art & Craft .
Humility and sincerity are the
best safeguards. Without them
each step is a danger; with
them the victory is certain.
Competitions
“Swasthyaruchi” (snack making competition)
14.10.2015:A snack making competition was held for the
classes V, VI and VII. The students displayed their culinary
skills by preparing various dishes according to the criteria
given. The judges had a tough time to decide the best. They
encouraged all the participants to try more nutritious dishes
in their future endeavours.
Our young Chefs at work
Judges having tough time to select
the winners
Display of the Prize winning Salad
Assembly Program
SAIS Foot Ball Team
India is the living soul. India is
incarnating the spiritual
knowledge of the world.
Harmony Section
EXCURSION TO PONDICHERRY
Excursions not only provide direct source of knowledge but also develop aesthetic sense in children.
Class VIII children visited Puducherry, the place
where the Divine Mother’s presence is felt and experienced. A visit to the Ashram and “Auroville”.
The city of Dawn has been a wonderful experience to
the Aurovians. A talk by Mr.Bee and Mr.Lalith at
International centre was really beneficial. They have
learnt how to get a modern way of living without disturbing the nature. They also became aware of some
of the unique practices of utilising solar energy and
usage tetra packs in construction.
ASSEMBLY
The theme given to class VII students was
“India’s contribution to the world”.
India has contributed in different fields to the
world. It’s contribution is eternal in the field
of Science, Culture, Literature etc. The students spoke about the facts in the field of literature by reciting “Indian Weavers” written
by Sarojini Naidu. The patriotic feeling by the
Dance is the hidden language of the soul. The students was expressed through their dance on
theme given to class V C was “Dance forms of In- the song “Jai Ho” which was spell bound.
dia”. They showcased the expressions of inner potentials through classical dance. The festive mood
was all around and the children dressed themselves
as nine divas of Goddess Raja Rajeshwari .
Liberty Section
Going to The Zoo
28.10.2015: Field trips facilitate many objectives of education viz., observation,
Knowledge, Understanding and pave way to improve their social skills too. Children of grade II visited the Zoo park as their field trip related to their current project on ‘Animals’. Teachers planned to show all types of animals but they could
see only aerials and Reptiles there. They were disappointed for the train was not
available that day to go all around the zoo to see all types of animals. They enjoyed the day out with their friends and teachers. The social objectives of caring
, sharing and friendship were very much fulfilled. They were asked to draw any
animal they saw in the zoo, after coming back.
Every moment all
the unforeseen, the
unexpected , the
unknown is before
us.
SAIS got talent….
When mind is still, then
Truth gets her chance to be
Powerful Drug
heard in the purity of the
— Ananya Reddy
silence.
“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”
― Rudyard Kipling
Words are mere sounds created by manipulating air but have the strength to knock the air out of
you but also have the power to give you a high no drug can. They make you who you are , give
shape to your character , become your identity and define who you are as a person to the society.
Words are the most beautiful things in existence but also the most lethal. It’s all in the way one uses
them , they have untold potential and it all depends on you and how you choose to use them. Words
offer comfort but also are the reason you need comfort.
Have you ever thought about every single word you’ve ever spoken ? every compliment ,
every insult , every sentence you’ve spoken out loud ? Probably not and most of us don’t and it might
not seem like a big deal but it actually is. Words are hope and words are what destroy hope .We
might not always mean what we say but what we say sticks with people and sometimes stayed with
them for a life time. Remember that time where you called someone useless just because they couldn’t do what you could or the way you wanted them to do it? Yeah, that person might still wonder if
he’s worth it or not every time he’s asked to do something. The time when you told a girl she looked
like a depression queen and she was trying to get over the loss of a family member. The time you
were angry and told your mom she couldn’t do anything properly and stormed .Did you ever turn
back to see her face? Probably not, because if you did I don’t think any of us would be the way we
are.
Words are the most beautiful things in existence because they are the means by which we
can express ourselves and it’s a shame how they are used to hurt people. The thing about words is
they stick to you no matter how much you want to erase them they are imprinted on to our minds and
become a prison. They have the power to bring the mightiest of people to their knees and show no
mercy in doing so. Even the smallest of words are the ones that can hurt you or save you and you are
the one bestowed with that power, the power to change, to improve, to enlighten or the power to hurt,
destroy and wreck. So what I’m trying to say is realize people , wake up and see the power you have
that can change lives, for better or for worse , that depends on you but you are the puppeteer here ,
you hold the strings and you have the control. Try making someone’s day instead of giving them a
lifetime full of second guessing and anxiety. Words have the potential to stop wars and start revolutions, they can unite two people or tear apart families so be wise my dear reader for once uttered they
can never be taken back .
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly -- they’ll go through anything. You read and
you’re pierced.”
Our Tiny Tots In Action....
Diwali—Preparations
Diwali is a traditional festival of India. It is one of those festival
where all the religious come together enjoy and share happiness. To
bring awareness of festival of light kindergarten children are given
different creative activities like colouring diya, free hand drawing,
craft etc. Teachers also sensitized the kids on firing crackers and its
harmful effects on the environment.
Oh, let light be poured
on all earth and Peace
inhabit every heart...
In The Coming Issue:
Children’s Day
School Day
New Comic Story
iEARN Project
Nature– Teacher - Cartoon story created
by Vikramaditya, IX
If you want union in the world, first
unify the different parts of your own
being.