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1 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari 79, Pallavaram Road, Kolapakkam, Chennai 600 122. [email protected] Peace & Justice and Citizenship 2014 News from Lalaji Memorial Omega International School (LMOIS), Chennai, about Value Based Spiritual Education (VBSE). Babuji said, “The only sure way of bringing peace on earth and goodwill to all men is to make them have peace of mind first.” P Rajagopalachariji Where there is love there is peace. Internal peace brings External Justice. Peace makes your heart and face beautiful. Peace symbolizes perfection. Peace in heart is peace in world. Nothing but spiritual understanding between one nation and another, and between rich and poor, will produce goodwill and thus bring real peace and prosperity. Dear All, „Omega strives to produce youngsters who are balanced, with soul, mind and body working in unison, with soul guiding the mind in its activities and the body acting under the guidance of the mind.‟ is our founders vision for the school. It happens as we create a peaceful environment both inside and outside. We must remember and remind ourselves few lines of former President of our country Dr APJ Abdul Kalam which he shared in European Union Parliament, „Where there is righteousness of the heart… there is beauty in the character, Where there is beauty in the character… there is harmony at house In matters of truth and Where there is harmony at house … there is order in the nation, Where there order in the nation … justice, there is no difference between large there is peace in the world’. and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same. In this issue of our Value Based Spiritual Education (VBSE) Newsletter we bring the activities and students contributions in learning and experiencing peace. Thank you, VBSE Team Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. 2 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari My neighbor Aditya who is younger to me always snatches away all crayons from me and pulls my hair. One day he felt that I was hurt with his actions and came to me for forgiveness. My father has always taught me to respect elders and love those who are younger than me. And Aditya also bought a sorry card for me. Seeing that I forgave him. Now I love him so much. P Sukumari IV H Peace is soft, sweet and silent Yogesh VIII B It helps us refrain from being violent. A garden of flowers reflect a lot of peace. To obtain peace you need no fees. Meditation is a way to peace. In your heart, it opens locked doors with special keys. Peaceful images and pictures in my mind A place of silence which I could never ever find. I as a pigeon, free to express my peace You could even show it by planting more trees. The lands of flowers, the lands of fun Would definitely need peace as we need the sun. V Madhumitha VI G Mahatma Gandhi I read that Mahatma Gandhi said that be honest, if you did a big mistake accept it. One day I was playing, by mistake I broke a glass. My friends ran away but I did not run because I thought about Gandhiji‟s „Be Honest‟. I went and said, Sorry and they said that whenever you get money you have to pay. R Yogesh VI C Never let your tears, and sensitivity blind you. If someone hurts you they showed you who they are. Move on stay strong. Go to sleep in peace. God is awake. 3 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari Students taking the Peace Walk and Hand Written Peace Slogans in Kolapakkam Peace in heart brings peace in the world. This was the message from our students of 7th and 8th std as they took out a Peace Walk around local community near the school. Nearly 400 students took part in the Peace Walk as a part of their Value Based Spiritual Education (VBSE) instilling in the young minds and local community an awareness on Inner Peace. Students also distributed hand made greeting cards with message of peace in heart, among local community and residents. They held hand written chart papers with Inner Peace message as they walked around the residential areas. Earlier in the school, the Correspondent flagged off the start of Peace Walk with a talk on the importance of Inner Peace. The Senior Principal briefed the students on the road safety and the Head of the VBSE Dept. spoke on the value of Inner Peace among the students. The local administration along with police provided their kind support and co-operation during this peace walk.. “We started the peace walk with lot of joy. On the road a man asked what we are doing, I said „We are spreading awareness on Peace‟. He replied to me that „Yes, it is good when everywhere peace is there, people can enjoy the sound of nature, birds twittering, water flowing. So please continue to do this. He appreciated me and also the school for preparing a very good theme. I felt very thankful to the school‟. Enjoy peace and you will be happy.” —Roopak VIII E “We walked with quotes like „Let there be peace in the hearts!‟. We gave peace cards to aunts, children and nearby people. Though I felt irritated during the walk, now I feel proud of marching to spread peace in the surroundings. When completed I felt very happy, peaceful and proud of myself as we have spread the greatest power of the world „PEACE‟.”— S Lipi Sugan VIII E “I realized that when we started, people would also get inspired and join us to spread awareness around about inner peace. Not only the students but also the people showed great interest and enthusiasm. It was great to see people learning something from this peace walk. It was really an inspiring and peaceful experience.”—Krishna Negi VIII E One of the main things that we learnt in this topic is, 'Think Globally Act Locally'. This is the basic for everything. Any problem or issue that occurs in our society is usually a problem that prevails globally. Misunderstanding, inequality, prejudices, etc bring the division of the society. Only continuous, tireless and true work that is against social evils can eradicate or wipe them off our society. We can attain equality, love and wealth through compassion and compromise. S Vignesh VIII A I want to …….. Do something different for my country Be responsible for my country Learn to be together Understand others Respect our national anthem Create a sense of brotherhood Learn not to discriminate between anyone. Peace ……. Peace is the silence of God God is inside our heart Peace is inside our heart Not only in the place where we live But all human have peace in their hearts. M Dhanush VIII B First have peace within yourself, then you can bring peace to others. 4 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari My happiest moment of peace was during a church mass on Christmas. I felt really peaceful and happy to have all my family together at one place. And it also felt really good to wish everyone at midnight. I had a really peaceful night that I will remember forever. This is one of my best experiences of peace. A Nivedha Angelin VIIIB I experience happiness and peace when I go to a mosque and pray to God. When I try to connect with God I get inner peace. I feel so light and spiritual. I feel that a very strong and spiritual power inside me. It feels like the best place on earth. I forget all my worries and only feel like enjoying the inner happiness and peace. Nasrin Nesha VIII B In spite of so much wealth in some parts of the world, peace is wanting. The external means are adopted in vain for earning peace. Unless we turn ourselves inwards, seeking peace, we cannot have even a grain of it. Babuji The happiest moment of peace was when I spent a week in Satkol. The place was extremely quiet because every single human believed that Silence is the language of Gods. And every evening there used to be Golden Silence and the best part was the nights, normally I do not get sleep that easily but there I slept soon after the 9‟O clock prayer and I woke up in the morning I saw the most beautiful mountains, Himalayas. That day was very peaceful and happy. - Thanmay VIII B Students find inner peace in the nature V Janani IV I Honesty gives us peace Kindness gives us peace We find these When we sit near trees Peace is like the huge trees Sreerag Satyan VIII B Inner Peace The peace is everywhere But people can't find it. The peace is in them But people can‟t feel it. Peace is in helping So help and find it. Take miseries as Peace is in silence blessings for your own Be silent and feel it. good and be thankful. Jayachandran VIII C Peace comes from within. Do not seek it outside. Lord Buddha During summer vacation I went to Sai Baba Temple at Mylapore. I prayed to God and came to meditation hall. While meditating my mind was slowly getting calm and calmer. After sometime we got up and went outside. My mind became more light and it is the happiest moment of peace. Because of the peace, I got my tensed mind to be peaceful. So I am going to temple frequently to make my mind peaceful. I believe that is the best moment of peace I get. D Harishkanna VIII B Once I saw some boys crowded at one place with sticks and I just wanted to know what was going on. I came to know that they were beating a small rat, as I was the oldest over there I had the courage to scold them and so I scolded them and carried the rat in my hand and left him near his hole. Rishima Joshi VI A I celebrate my birthdays in Prema Vasam (A home for differently-able children in Gerugambakkam), for the past few years with the children there. It‟s our family tradition as our cousins also visit there and celebrate. It gives me peace of mind and happiness. I encourage my friends also to do this and get peace. Niveditha—VI F Go to sleep in peace. God is awake. 5 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari Students in the Ashram getting an experience of community service Students of class IX were taken to do service in Sri Ram Chandra Mission Ashram at Manapakkam. They were divided into different groups and were given various tasks in the Ashram. This was to give the students a spirit of working in team, knowing what it is to work for a community cause, sense of cleanliness and to respect the dignity of labour whatever work one may be engaged in. It was amazing to see the spirit with which the students performed this activity. Their feedbacks below, show that they opened their heart and mind to such activities. The job was to pull out the unwanted grass. After sometime, I realized how hard it was to do these types of work and I also realized that farming was not an easy job and how a farmer struggles to survive doing these types of work. Just to do it for half an hour I was tired but they do it all day, so in this trip I realized that farming was really hard and this activity was really nice experience which I would like to do again. Toshiram IX E We experienced the joy, happiness and satisfaction in cleaning the solar panel in the terrace. At first, we were wondering how do we clean such a huge solar panel. Then, at last we were amazed that we have finished the work so quickly and easily. We learnt one thing—if we need to finish a work successfully, we have to follow “Work like playing and Play like working”. Our instructor‟s friendliness and advice helped us very much. M Venkatakrishna IX D I felt pleasure working with nature. It was an enjoyable day. Now I know the pain of the gardener, because I did one of his jobs. Shiv Prasad IX E I was asked to do mopping. It was a nice experience as it gave me a feeling that whatever job one does, it should satisfy oneself. One should do it wholeheartedly. I wish this would happen again. A Rama IX D Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have. 6 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari 5th Std students with Peace Cranes, before sending them to Japan Sadako Sasaki inspired our children, so much that they too wanted to make 1000 cranes to promote peace in the world. As they were doing, it brought peace and unity among themselves while making it. The connection between paper cranes and peace can be traced back to a young girl named Sadako Sasaki, who died of leukemia ten years after the atomic bombing in Japan. These 1000 cranes made by our children as symbol of peace have been sent to Peace Memorial in Japan. WEBSITE Song for Master It‟s a moment when I see you, It‟s a moment when I feel you When will the moment come that you bless me? Peace is parents and teachers for me. I love them so much They help us in many ways We love each other, take care of each other. If I ask my parents to take me anywhere, they will immediately take me there. I love them so much, they also love me. M Shridhar IV H It‟s a moment to be friendly, It‟s a moment to be friendly It‟s a moment to be friendly with each other. It‟s a moment to be kind, It‟s a moment to be kind It‟s a moment to be kind to each other. Everything in life, Everything in life There is a secret place or a friend, that you chat with There is a secret place or a friend, that you chat with The secret place or a friend is a Heart, is a Heart, Heart, Heart. The things you think, Things you think will store, will store in your heart. That‟s why, That‟s why its called, its called the secret place or a friend. Neha—IV B Difference is of the essence of humanity.…The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity. Peace of mind is that mental condition in which you have accepted the worst. 7 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari For me citizenship means to create brotherhood within my dearest friends and with others.... Let me introduce my friend Name : Gnana Prakash Native Place : Chittur District Mother Tongue : Telugu Other languages : Tamil & English Traditions: Spicy food, my grand parents makes the best pickle. Best of their native place : Beautiful Nature and Hills. —Zubait Ali ——————————————-Name: Zubait Ali Native Place : Pudukottai, Mukkonamalaipatti Mother Tongue : Tamil Other languages : English Traditions: Pray 5 times a day. Best of their native place : Pineapple Juice, its grown up there. —Gnana Prakash Adarsh VIII A Among many VBSE videos seen, the one which really inspired me was the video which showed a man who doesn‟t have a leg but even then when he heard the national anthem he really puts an effort to stand up straight. This creates the worth of nationalism before our country. B Aboowa VIII A Wanted - Real Citizens… You are born as an individual Now grow into a person For an individual loves himself A person loves his family Don't remain only a person But grow into a citizen For a citizen loves his country Don't remain only a citizen But be an enlightened citizen For an enlightened citizen Serves his country Don't remain only An enlightened citizen But be a spiritual citizen For spirituality will expand your heart opening the doors to peace and the freedom. P Ananiya IX D Students visited MGR school for Hearing Impaired to show their love and sensitivity towards children who are differently able. Our children collected clothes and stationeries as part of Omega Giveaway campaign and gave them during the visit to the children in MGR school. No act of kindness however small is not in vain. Students for Omega Giveaway Campaign Playing with MGR school children When you look at these children you feel sad but you will be very Omega Giveaway Campaign excited to talk to them. I felt it. I thought how privileged we are that Omega‟s give away is for the poor who are in need the „Almighty‟ has blessed us with everything, but still we are very We give clothes and for many people we feed greedy that we always want MORE (even I do that). We go to orphanage and help all the children R Sneha VIII C I was feeling sad for them and we shared chocolates in their class rooms. It was a wonderful trip and I would like to go there again and share things and make them and myself happy. — Kunal VIII D We encourage them a lot, and make them our friends 3000 Children donate many things, Each child tries its best for something to bring Each month we have an item to donate We do at least something to change other‟s fate. Through campaigning we will do whatever we can to help others Even for people who lost their fathers and mothers I hope you understand and come forward to donate I was amazed at those children because they can't hear but are highly talented in many things. Many of them had been for national and state There are people, it‟s a long time since they ate. level in athletics, drawing, etc.—B Adithiya VIII C V Madhumitha VI G It was Saturday, myself and my friends were sad, because the next day was Republic day and the campus was dirty. Me and my friends, started cleaning. We took the help of our elders to clean. After this, we felt very happy seeing the campus tidy. Ishitha V D Peace is when time doesn’t matter as it passes by. 8 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari CBSE Monitoring Team evaluating works of VBSE Dept—year 2013-14 Principal and staff of Chinmaya Vidhyala, Anna Nagar, Chennai interacting with our Senior Principal and HOD of our Dept. during CBSE Mentoring & Monitoring visit in our school. Items on display were Lessons Plans, News Letters, Portfolios of Children, Photos of class room activities as slideshows. Kodi Kaatha Kumaran Mohammad—Allah He was a spiritual leader who inspired me. He inspired me because he made people believe that all religion lead to the same God. He also mentioned that people should believe in themselves to reach God. S Sreeram Nair VI C The great Rani Laxmi Bai Kodi Kaatha Kumaran had participated to walk with Gandhi in walk for salt. During the freedom struggle, when he was shot he still did not put down the flag and died holding the flag. He is the person who inspired me who respected the Indian flag. She inspired me very much. It is because she was so Brave and fought with Britishers for freedom. Jai Hind. K Thamarai Selvan VI C She never and ever bothered about herself. She was so proud for her country. She even sacrificed her own child and her own life. She died when she was very young. S R Dharshini VI C Dr Abdul Kalam I was inspired by Dr. Abdul Kalam. When he was a small kid his family was poor. One day he saw a plane and he said, „I will also make like this when I grow up‟. Though he didn't have money for higher education, through his academic scholarship he succeeded and built a rocked name „Prithvi‟. R Rahul Sundar VI C VBSE has played a crucial role in maintaining self discipline for every individual. We will notice its importance when we become global citizens. We notice that people who like spiritual life always excel as they keep their work and personal life balanced. We are lucky to have VBSE which sets a base for a child and teaches him how to be a good citizen. VBSE has played an important role in my life. According to me a person becomes a good citizen when he voluntarily lets an ambulance pass through a traffic jam. That will be the first lesson in humanity. VBSE has always been a true friend who teaches me values. Raghav Mishra VIII D Saina Nehwal She inspired me by playing badminton representing our country. She has won many cups and trophies which encourage other players like Sindhu to win trophies. She succeeded in winning many tournaments. And in badminton which is my favourite sport, she has won bronze and silver medal at Olympics. She has lost tournaments but she tries her best to win the next tournament. R Maheethaa VI C VBSE teachers inspire me. They are kind. I always get motivated by their talks. To be truthful, I look forward to having VBSE everyday. Whenever there is VBSE, my mind becomes so peaceful that I forget all my worries and troubles. Once, there was the music period after VBSE and there was an assessment. I was very scared. After VBSE, I actually wanted to participate in the assessment. I like Quiet Time in VBSE. It makes me feel one with God. I want to thank VBSE Mam for correcting my bad habits and attitudes. R Charumathi VI C One cannot find peace in work or in pleasure, but only in one’s soul. 9 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari Students of X std in action, Paying ‘A Tribute to Nelson Mandela’ Simple Thoughts Once there was a man... But one song isn't enough A Tribute to Nelson Mandela by 10th Std Peace and Justice was the value for which 10th std students came together to pay a rich tribute to Nelson Mandela on 28th of Jan. The following activities were performed by students as a mark of respect and remembrance to Nelson Mandela. Activities included Speeches, Songs, Dance and a Poem on him titled „Simple Thoughts‟. Hero of a Million Hearts A man may sacrifice what he wanted, but this man sacrificed what he got, what he had. Everything that he dreamt of was nothing but humanity which I admire. He is the cream of humanity and leadership. This man is none other, but Nelson Mandela. - Ajay Rangan To Africa’s best man He was an inspiration Here is what I can For many to unite their Nation A tribute to pay For his soul we pray today Is too less for this day. This his memory will lead us the way. In prison he did stay Nikhil Xavier John X E To show us the way Now I am finally living free Oh.. Now the world is empty All we have is memories Rest in Peace, Sleep well my Angel.... You showed the world, Never surrender I will wait here forever... You taught me to fight my own battles... When I fall you pick me up When I said my life was tough You wipe my eyes and say dear one So listen to me....listen to me... These are simple thoughts only simple thoughts These are simple thoughts that I have of you… Simple thoughts, only simple thoughts... This is all I got... Sleep well my Angel... -- Composed & Sung by students of X as a 'Tribute to Nelson Mandela (Excerpts from the song) Excerpts from a speech on Nelson Mandela by Yasasweni X A The world is still mourning the loss of beloved South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years in prison fighting to dismantle the institution of racism and the system of apartheid. He was given the name „Nelson‟ at the age of 7, when he attended primary school and was required to take on a „Christian Name‟. Later in life, he was known by his clan (tribe) name „Madiba‟. Mandela‟s patrilineal great grand father was ruler of the „Thembu‟ people in South Africa. His father was a local chief and counselor to the monarchs. Mandela had a life long love of gardening which he developed when he went to a boarding school. He used to involve in protests against the anti-colonial parties and was expelled from University. He completed his degree from prison. Later he was given more than 50 honorary degrees from Universities all over the world. He won the Nobel peace prize in 1993. His autobiography „Long walk to freedom‟ was published in 1995. We children must pay our heartfelt gratitude by following his quotes „Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world‟ and „It always seems impossible until its done‟. A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet eaten in anxiety. 10 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari I am Bhavna, one of the class 11 students who visited your school yesterday. As promised I'm writing to you today to express my feelings about the trip. Sitting in that classroom and listening to you and your wife Uma's life story just left me speechless. It was so inspiring to know A wall with sand filled plastic bottles, paper made tables, and cycle pedaling to produce electricity. that throughout your lives be it school, college or work life you both have managed to contribute so much to the society. Just the fact that you went to the people living on the pipelines and cleaned their toilets, built roads with bare hands, cleaned various general hospitals, everything just struck my mind as absolutely amazing. That really is genuine social work. And the fact that just few of your friends, saving money everyday could slowly build a trust and just create wonders. It opened my eyes as to what one person or a few friends could do for the society if they have the will. I would like to thank you so much for letting us students visit your school. It was the most different environment I have experienced. All the new innovative sustainable techniques actually put to practice like the plastic bottle walls, newspaper benches, window farming and the cycle powered computer lab! All that was in theory, actually seeing it in practice really influenced us. Also the complete and holistic approach for the students' education. The thing that I guess touched me the most is that everyone there who have almost nothing are doing so much to support the world. The children full of smiles and the community now having work and three meals a day, really is a miracle. All this has inspired me also to take up some time to contribute. All my birthdays I have decided to visit such schools or orphanages and spend time with them and giving them gifts. Also our school is helping a local municipal school, and for that I'll volunteer to take remedial classes for their students. I also talked to my parents about this trip and we would all like to visit one day, if you'd like. I once again thank you for giving all of us this great opportunity to face reality. Love, Bhavna XI Few global issues such as child labour, inequality, global warming, etc can be reduced by implementing good solution in the area we live in. Gradually it enlarges and the total world will be happy. Citizenship is a word which describes unity, relationship and responsibility of us for the world....Its our thinking, if we think broadly the world is ours and we are citizens of it. So, think broadly and let our ideas involve welfare for all. Do not complain of sorrow, because it is far from etiquette. Happiness cannot be had without undergoing sufferings. S Karthik Rajesh VIII A How to bring harmony in your neighborhood/community? I think most of harmony comes from self respect and understanding of all the people in the community. A good community leader can also contribute a lot towards it. When people are deprived of their basic needs, we can help one another irrespective of color or creed. Pranav.M VII B We have many talented people in our country who should be given a chance to show their talents and not to be pushed behind a screen because of their caste, colour or creed. I, as a student will treat everyone equally and show no difference between Haves and Have nots. I will not bully others or let others bully in the name of religion, caste etc. I take Malala ,a girl who fought for the education of Muslim girls, as my role model and do what I can do to uplift my community. Rama Ravi VII E Inner peace is more important than all the riches in the world. Ram Chandra (Babuji) God has given some gifts to the whole human race, from which no one is excluded. As a good citizen, Donate Blood and Save Lives. Don’t be revengeful for the wrongs done by others. Instead, be grateful and take them as gifts. 11 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari Students Inviting Vivekananda Ratham with our School Band and hand written Quotations Teacher for all seasons People in India and across the world celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. As part of such celebration, Sri Ramakrishna Mission in Chennai started a Ratha Yatra of Vivekananda. It started from Coimbatore and travelled many thousand kilometers before reaching Porur. We welcomed with our band, K Vedhathri of VI H, enthralled public with his Silumbum, Hand written posters made by our children with Vivekananda's quotations were held high, one of our student read Quotations of Swami Vivekananda in public addressing system in Porur, Chennai. Dear Friends, Teachers like you, are very few and hard to find too, who create our moments anew Teachers paint our minds and guide our thoughts Share our achievements and correct our faults. Inspire the love for knowledge and truth as they light the path We walk through our youth For our futures brighten with each lesson they teach Each smile they strengthen each goal they help to reach For the dawn of each poet, each philosopher and king Begins with a teacher and the wisdom they bring. A teacher is like Spring, who nurtures new green sprouts. Encourages and heads them whenever they have doubts. A teacher is like summer whose sunny temperament Makes study a pleasure preventing discontent. A teacher is like autumn with methods mature and clear Lessons of mellow colours and a happy atmosphere. A teacher is like winter whose pristine pure life Reflects calmness and serenity that helps in worldly strife Teacher, you do all these things with a pleasant attitude You are the teacher for all seasons and you have our gratitude. I Pranav Murali being a Indian citizen of India would like all schools from nook and corners of India to understand that our future Indians need to be aware that being an Indian we should also learn to respect and sing the National Anthem with pride and patriotism with all our hearts. It is therefore our duty to be familiar with the lyrics of our National Anthem and I also wish that schools should have a choir rather than using audio tracks so that children learn to sing and grow with patriotism. Even if you are a migrant from another country please accept and respect our National Anthem. Pranav Murali VII B N Krishna and Yasha VIII E Think Globally act locally, is a nice quote on citizenship. few global issues such as child labour, inequality, global warming, etc can be reduced by implementing good solution in the area we live in. Gradually it enlarges and the total world will be happy. Citizenship is a word which describes about unity, relationship and responsibility of us for the world....Its our thinking, if we think broadly the world is ours and we are citizen of it. So, think broadly and let our ideas give welfare for all. S Karthik Rajesh VIII A Peace Begins with a Smile. 12 LMOIS—VBSE Newsletter-3. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari A kingdom is that in which (those who carry on) a complete cultivation, virtuous persons, and merchants with inexhaustible wealth, dwell together. Thirukkural 731 A country's jewels are these five: unfailing health, Fertility, and joy, a sure defense, and wealth. Thirukkural 738 Although in possession of all the above mentioned excellences, these are indeed of no use to a country, in the absence of harmony between the sovereign and the subjects. Thirukkural 740 Nasrin of 8th std speaks on „Think Globally Act Locally‟ Poster on International Woman‟s Day Kabir said of himself he was ‘at once the he child of Allah and Ram’. IT is the mercy of my true Guru that has made me to know the unknown; I have learned from Him how to walk without feet, to see without eyes, to hear without ears, to drink without mouth, to fly without wings; I have brought my love and my meditation into the land where there is no sun and moon, nor day and night. Without eating, I have tasted of the sweetness of nectar; and without water, I have quenched my thirst. Where there is the response of delight, there is the fullness of joy. Before whom can that joy be uttered? Kabîr says: "The Guru is great beyond words, and great is the good fortune of the disciple." Vision for the School - does it reflect a school having huge buildings, having a big laboratory or having a big infrastructure? Not at all. Great schools will have great teachers who love teaching and with great vision. The vision should be to make a beautiful school, generating righteous youth, happy youth who are professionally sound and morally upright. Hence, it should generate quality youth who are an asset to the nation. Can the Schools create Califa Omar, Omar Khayyám, Al-Beroni, Mahatma Gandhi, Nobel Laureate CV Raman, a great mathematician Ramanujan, a great pain remover Mother Theresa, a Poet Bharathiar or a great economist Amartya Sen. Can we generate the environment needed for promoting the creativity leading to development of such type of personalities by the school? Normally, people will be discussing the performance of the school in terms of percentage of passes with distinction. 100% will be considered outstanding. 90% very good, 80% good. This is the present method of evaluation of the schools by the parents, by the govt by the management. I feel that there is a need for paradigm shift in thinking in the evaluation process. According to me, the best school is one where the students complete the school up to 10+2 after 25000 hours of education in the campus. The student has to become full-fledged responsi- ble citizen for the nation who will be able to realize his dreams and not be frightened of any problem. He should be groomed to be physically fit, academically sound with capacities for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam research and inquiry, innovation, use of high technology, moral and entrepreneurial leadership. He should be emotionally mature and spiritually awakened. For nurturing such an individual, what is the role and what should be the vision of the teachers. Teachers should have just one vision statement, that is "my vision is to give the students all-round capability, that is, always creative, observant, aim to acquire knowledge continuously leading to the generation of an excellent performer with sterling character built with the unique tradition of the school". — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India. When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace.
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