Makar Sankranti marks the day when the sun enters the Zodiac of Makar (Capricorn). Sankranti signifies the light; it gives the message of intellectual illumination and symbolizes the end of winter where days grow longer and the night shorter. The festival is celebrated across the country with different names and customs.
“Celebrating festivals in school is to create the spirit of our culture”.
With this thought, GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL celebrated Makar Sankranti.
Sankranti is a highly regarded festival in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This festival marks the harvest season. The three-day celebrations are called as Bhogi, Makar Sankranti and Kanuma respectively.
Parents showcased their artistic skills by participating in the Rangoli Competition. The assembly presentation done today consisted of role play of Hari Dasu, Bommala Koluvu, farmers. Students also sang songs, danced and many students dressed up as people of different states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra etc. Bhogi Pandlu was the special attraction of the event.
All students were dressed up traditionally, to create a festive atmosphere. Kites are portrayed as a symbol of freedom, strength, and glory, The students enjoyed the celebration with a lot of bliss and enthusiasm.
Hope you always soar high just like the colourful kites that dot the sky. Wishing a very happy Makar Sankranti!!
Makara Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus. Usually, this festival falls on January 15. This occasion marks the transition of the Sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (Dhanssu) to Capricorn (Makara).
Since the Sun is regarded to have moved from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere on this day in the Hindu calendar, the festival is dedicated to the solar deity, Surya. It is observed to mark a new beginning. Many native multi-day festivals are organized on this occasion all over India.
Makar Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colourful decorations, rural children going house to house wearing colourful dresses, very very special festive feasts, Bhogi Mantalu (bonfires), kite flying, Cock Fights, Edla Pandalu (Bull Races) etc. Another speciality of this festival are many homemade special traditional sweets. This festival really gives a bonanza to all the Gourmets.
The girls and the women folk do have a wonderful time during this festival designing Rangavallulu, singing songs around Gobbellu; Cow dung balls decorated with flowers.
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Haridasu and Gangireddulu are another special feature of the festival. Each morning one can enjoy the Keertanas (songs), and Aseervachanamulu (Blessings) of Haridasulu, the tinkling bells of Gangireddulu, the and the melodious Gobbemma songs.
It has been a tradition and custom at Greenwood to celebrate all the festivals so as to see that the children staying away from their homes do not miss even the slightest part of their culture, tradition and heritage.
This year the children with the assistance of the Greenwood Art Department recreated this festival in a miniature way. They brought in a true festival look to our school, creating a small village scene. Many parents who have come to school to pick up their children for a week-long holiday had a wonderful time enjoying all this. The number of Selfies they have clicked in indeed countless.
Greenwood Wishes one and all A Happy Makara Sankranthi.
It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. We at Greenwood, celebrated all the three days(Bhogi,sankranthi and Kanuma) of the festival.
All our children have come in traditional outfit and also dressed themselves as Godha devu,Sakunthala,Sun,Haridasu,Pittala Dora,Sodemma etc. and delivered the charcters.
We also conducted Rangoli and Kites flying Competition, Bhogi pandlu to our little kids of pre primary and continued with many other performances.
We also lit the bonfire where we all performed Dandiya. overall it is an eye feast for the visitors too.
As Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is observing the Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th January 2023, under “Swachhata Pakhawada”, to propagate the cause of safer roads for all. We at Greenwood High School, Manchirial branch did our part to educate laymen on ROAD SAFETY.
Our students excuted a a rally with slogans on road safety.
As it is quite common that people never pay attention for regular things, our students performed a MIME to illustrate how carelessness causes lives. And also a Flash mob to emphasize various measures that people should take to comply with the government’s safety regulations and keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
On 17th Morning around 10 A.M. after reaching New Delhi, we moved to Red Fort. It was a cool morning and viewing Red Fort from Chandini Chowk main road was a first time experience for many of us. This is the place from which our beloved Prime Minister hoist National Flag on every August 15th. With the help of a local guide, we entered into the fort complex. Though some of the parts in the fort was demolished, yet it has some Mughal Architects remaining intact to tell its past glory to the visitors, specially Rang Mahal, Diwan-E-Aam and Diwan-E-Khas. Nadir Shah had looted Red Fort in 1747 and sold most of the artifacts to Europeans. Red Fort Archeological Museum is now located inside Mumtaz Mahal.
Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra & Raj Ghat
Out little stop over at Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra which was very recently inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s effort to cleanliness. It is in close vicinity to Raj Ghat, the resting place of the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Every year millions of people from across India pay visit to the Raj Ghat to pay their homage to Mahatma Gandhi-the epitome of Ahimsa. We along with our teachers moved to Raj Ghat. The adagio of Gandhiji’s favourite Bhajan, Vaishnava Jan to Tene Kahiye re…made the campus more lively. His contribution to the freedom struggle and his universal teachings of Non-Violence is still inspires us.
Displaying a plethora of traditional and modern Hindu Culture, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple was our destination on 17th November evening. An ocean of crowds throng to this beautiful temple everyday to learn about the rich cultural heritage of India and to witness a beautiful water show which displays anecdotes from Upanishads glorifying the greatness of the almighty. The circumbulation path around the temple display the messages of Sahajanand Swamiji popularly known as Swaminarayan Maharaj. The idea of establishing such grand temple in Delhi was the brainchild of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual successor of Sahajanand Swamiji.
Once entered into the temple premises, devotees are guided to thematic gardens, galleries, Sahajanand Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan and Sanskruti Darshan that represents various themes based on the life of Swaminarayan ji, his childhood, his contribution to the world and his legacy.
Worth mentioning here is Sanskruti Darshan, which take visitors through a boat and sails through 1000 years of ancient history. This 12 minute boat ride represents India’s important contribution to the world.
There breathtaking view of beautiful gold plated idol of Swaminarayan Maharaj in the sanctum sanctorum surrounded by beautifully carved pillars with intricate designs mesmerizes the beholders. Also it encompasses deities of prominent Avatars of Hinduism such as Lord Rama, Lord Krishna with beautiful decorations.
Truly speaking, visiting Delhi is incomplete without paying a visit to Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple as it supplements and enhances a visitors notion of India.
Qutub Minar
On 18th December morning, we visited Qutub Minar Complex. Built around 12th century, Qutub Minar is a synthesis of Indo-Islamic architecture. It stand as a reminder of the arrival of Islam to India. It is commonly said that Qutub Minar is named after Qutbuddin Aibak. But historical accounts say that it is named after Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, a sufi saint of that time. It is the tallest minarate built entirely with bricks.
LOTUS TEMPLE
The Bahai Temple of Prayer, known as LOTUS TEMPLE was our next destination. We reached Temple around 4:00 P.M. Due to the huge rush in the compound, no one was allowed into the main prayer hall, but we were allowed to have a closer view of the temple. India has been the land of universal tolerance which has accepted every path to divinity as valid. Hence people of all faiths feel India as their own home.
INDIA GATE
On 19th December early morning we set our journey to most iconic place of New Delhi, that is INDIA GATE. Built by British after the First World War to honour the sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives for the service, it encompasses the names of those brave soldiers on its wall.
Very recently the statue of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose was installed in the Canopy that lies just in front of the India Gate.
Visiting NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL was a long cherished dream of many of us as it is built to honour our brave soldiers who laid down their lives to protect their motherland. The kiths and kins of those soldiers visit this memorial to pay a floral tributes.
On the last day of our visit, we had a very good shopping experience in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. Dotted with all kinds of shops, selling all varieties of goods we could not but gathered as much as we can. After all this is a life time experience as school days would never come back and school days memories never die down.
After shopping, we reached Delhi Railway Station and our return journey to Warangal started in Grand Trunk express at 4:10 p.m. and reached safely to Warangal at 7:00 p.m. on 20th December.
We all are sincerely thankful to our Greenwood Management, our beloved Director Sri Dr. G. Bharadwaja Naidu Garu for having given us the consent to organize this educational tour. We also express our gratitude to our Director Sri. Dr. G. Bharadwaja Naidu, Chief Administrative Officer Sri. A. Prabhu Kumar, Academic Principal Sri. V.V.V. Naveen Kumar, Administrative Principal Sri. T. Pavan Kumar, Academic Coordinator Sri. Srikanth for having personally accompanied the educational tour and giving guidance and taking care all the way.We extend greatful thanks to all the Teaching Staff Mr. J. Ramesh, Mr. G. Satish , Mr. M. Ranga Rao, Mr.R. Venkateshwarlu, Mr. Sateeshan Achari, Mr. Ranjit Behara, Mrs. Vijayasree, Mrs. Premlatha, Mr. A. Ramakrishna, Mr. Pradeep Reddy, Non teaching staff Mrs. Swarnalatha, Ms. Ramadevi(ANM) and Mr. Mahesh, who accompanied the Educational tour and took good care of all the students.
Lastly we would like to say…. We travel because we become uncomfortable being too comfortable within the boundaries of limited learning.
We travelled to the state of Punjab from Mathura on 14th December night. It was a night long journey. The children relished this long journey mixed with nice sleep in the cosy comfort of the luxury bus and were not tired at all. We all reached Amritsar on 15th by 01.00 p.m. From there we travelled to one of the key landmarks of the Indian Freedom Struggle; Jallianwala Bagh. We visited the Museum, watched the Laser show at Jallianwala Bagh. The Laser show depicted in detail the events of Massacre. By this we understood the historical importance of Jallianwala Bagh incident that intensified our Freedom Struggle.
The Historical Importance of Jallianwala Bagh
Presently this is a Historical Garden and a ‘Memorial of National Importance’. It is very close to the sacred ‘Golden Temple Complex’ in Amritsar, Punjab. It is preserved as a memorial for those brutally killed; the men, women and even the innocent children; and wounded in what is known as Jallianwala Bagh Massacre at this site on the festive day of Baisakhi on 13 April 1919.
Also known as the ‘Amritsar Massacre’, this marks the brutality and cruelty and inhumane nature of the British Rulers. On that fateful day General Dyer, attacked and ordered firing at a crowd of people, protesting peacefully against the Rowlatt Act and arrest of pro-independence activists Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal. Unfortunately, this place was densely surrounded by buildings and had only one exit which was blocked by the forces of General Dyer. Thus, when the firing was started people had no way to escape. Many succumbed to death and several injured fatally. It was so disheartening to recall that the firing continued without any break till the ammunition was totally exhausted. This incident shocked each and everyone. Rabindranath Tagore was so moved that he renounced his Knighthood in protest of this British brutality.
GOLDEN TEMPLE
The Golden temple is famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The Mandir is built on a 67-ft square of marble and is a two storied structure. Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper half of the building built with approximately 400 kg of gold leaf.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, after founding the Sikh Empire, rebuilt it in marble and copper in 1809, and overlaid the sanctum with gold leaf in 1830. This has led to the name the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is spiritually the most significant shrine in Sikhism.
At 06.45 in the evening, we started walking towards the holy “Golden Temple” from the Jallianwala Bagh with heavy hearts to get the solace in the blessing of the Holy Sikh Guru. We all entered the temple strictly following the religious dictums of Sikhism; tying a holy cloth; turban around our heads and dipping our feet in the holy water in the temple complex.
The Golden temple is a Gurudwara, an eminent spiritual and holy place of Sikhism. We also visited Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, in Kartarpur and Gurudwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib.
By 09.00 p.m. that day, we moved to a comfortable hotel for a sumptuous dinner and a goodnight’s sleep in comfort.
Bhagwan Valmiki Tirth Asthan
On 16/12/2022, at 08.00am in the morning we all started towards the famous Bhagwan Valmiki Tirth Asthan at Amritsar.
Bhagwan Valmiki Tirth Asthan is a Temple Complex; an important historical monument dedicated to Maharshi Valmiki’s located on Bhagwan Valmiki Tirth Road, about 11 km west of Amritsar city. There is an 8-foot-tall, 800-kg gold-plated idol of Sage Valmiki in this complex.
According to the Hindu Mythology, this temple dates back to the period of Ramayana. This placed is believed to be the erstwhile Ashram of Sage Valmiki. It is the very place where Sadhvi Sita was given shelter and the children of Lord Rama were born. It is the place where the epic Ramayana was written by Rishi Valmiki. Close to this place is Ram Tirth, where Lord Rama’s forces were defeated by his own sons; Lava and Kusha.
Wagah Border
We started moving towards the Wagah Border(Attari Border) at about 1.30 p.m. and reached there by 03.00 p.m. which is almost 32 Kms away from Amritsar.
Wagah is the international border between India and Pakistan; an army outpost on Indo-Pak border – between Amritsar and Lahore. It is an elaborate complex of buildings, roads and barriers on both sides of India and Pakistan.
We are fortunate to witness the pomp and pageantry of the ‘Beating Retreat’ a remarkable ritual followed here on each and every day. This marks the change of guard at both sides within the handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces. Soldiers from both the countries perform a perfect drill and march, thus going through an exciting and hair rising procedure followed by the bringing down of their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause patriotism. This spectacular array would certainly last in our hearts for a life time.
Makar refers to the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, while Sankranti means transition. The festival ‘Makar Sankranti’ celebrates the Sun’s shift into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. It is celebrated in reverence to the deity Surya (sun). It is observed each year in January. It marks the first day of sun’s transit into the Makara (Capricorn) and marks the end of the winter solstice. Being a festival that celebrates the solar cycle, it usually falls on the same Gregorian date every year. This festival officially announces the beginning of spring. The festival highlights the importance of pulling back unethical and unhealthy behaviors while practicing peaceful and positive ones instead.
The three days festivities are known by various names such as “BHOGI”,SANKRANTHI and KANUMA.
Abhyaas the global school celebrated pre- ‘Sankranti’ with great pomp and splendour where students came in colourful traditional Indian dresses. All the students and teachers decorated a village hut with motifs related to Sankranti, colourful rangolies and flowers.
Bommala Koluvu was arranged with images of Gods, toys, and dolls that were brought by the students.
The celebrations were started by the Principal and parents by lightening the bonfire as a symbol of discarding outdated things and ideas welcoming new things and new ideas to prosper.
Next, kids of Nursery, LKG, UKG, Classes 1 and 2 were blessed by their Principal, teachers and parents with auspicious akshantalu, coins, berry fruits and flowers as a tradition of BHOGIAPPLLU POYADAM.advertisement
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Students were reminded about the facts and celebrations related to Sankranti. They were told about the significance of each day – Bhoghi, Makar Sankranti, Kanuma and Mukkanuma.
Students in different attires of BUDABUKKALA VADU, KOMMA DASARI,PITTALA DORA, HARIDASULU, SODAMMELU, had filled the ambiance with laughter with their funny way of TRADITIONAL BHIKSHATANA.
Students danced around Gobbemmalu that were placed on colourful rangoli with the accompaniment of songs sung related to GOBBILLU.
Later, to enhance the festivities in the children, a few students dressed up to represent Suryadeva, Goda Devi, Shakuntala, Vanadeveta, Farmers and village women.
Fun did not end there, many cultural activities were performed by each class students on the theme of SANKRANTHI.
The celebrations ended with KITE flying and RANGOLI competitions.
GANIT WEEK, a program conceived, designed and organized by the Greenwood’s Department of Mathematics to commensurate with the Maths Day Celebrations, marking the Birth Anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujanon 22 December 2022, was conducted in our School.
MATHS TRIVIA, the Quiz Competition was conducted at two levels, one the Junior Quiz Competition that has been conducted for the students of Classes 6 through 8 on 05 December 2022, and the other, the Senior Quiz Competition for the students of Classes 9 and 10 on 08.12.2023.
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A very meticulous, fair and transparent procedure was followed for the selection of students for the final round of this competition. A Screening Test was conducted on 25 November 2022 for juniors and on 30 Nov 2023 for seniors. In this test, as many as 450 enthusiastic students took part at the Junior Level and as many as 550 students took part at the Senior Level.32 students representing the four Houses of the school; AGNI, PRITHVI, BRAHMOS and TRISHUL, was shortlisted to take part in the final round of this competition for each of the two levels..
The 8 participants shortlisted students from each House are divided into 2 groups of 4 each. These groups have shared thefive Quiz rounds of this Quiz Competition; Motivational Round, Algebraic Round, Ramanujan Round, Visual Round, Rapid Fire Round.
The first of these rounds, the Motivational Round, is considered to be a warm up for the Quiz. Each group has got 3 questions weighing 20 points each for a direct question and 10 points for a passed question.
The second round, the Algebraic Round, consisted of 16 questions in all. These questions were based on the algebra, which is an integral part of School –Maths Curriculum.
The third round, the Ramanujan Round, consisted of questions based solely on based on the biography of Ramanujan. Through this round the unique features of Ramanujan’s life were presented to one and all. This round consisted of eight questions.
The fourth round, the Visual Round, is the most challenging round of this Quiz Competition. This Round required the contestants to identify images of the Mathematicians. To increase the spirit and thrill of the competition and to reduce the wild guessing as well, Negative Points were introduced in this round.
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31- Dec,22 Saturday We celebrated Red Day for Nur to grade-2, all the students were in sparkling Red symbol of energy, enthusiasm and joy. They have participated in songs, dance, rhymes few of them shared why they love Red. Students identified all the Red objects during show and tell activity. The variety entertainment was headed and mainly conducted by the pre-primary students of our school. It was a fun and festive day that the children enjoyed a lot.
The students of grade 3 to 7 were also a part of the program at the end they all have written their resolution on the balloon like Improvising our grades both academics as well as in disciplines and trying to be kind to everyone regardless of how others treat us can be considered as a good New Year resolution.
Every New Year begins with one of our major festivals; Sankranthi. It is not a hyperbole if one says Rangoli is synonymous with Sankranthi. A month-long physical exercise for the young ladies early in the morning is indeed a blessing for them for improving their health. What physical exercise? Yes, your guess is right, embellishing mother Earth with colourful Rangavallulu, Rangoli each day for a month.
Greenwood is always the first in upholding the cultural values, tradition and heritage. Every year marking the advent of Sankranthi, a Rangolicompetition is held in School for the girl children.
This year this competition was held with lot of enthusiasm, cheer and joy in front of the Girl’s Hostel on 03.01.2023. As many as twenty teams of six girls each took part in this competition exhibiting their creativity, skill and artistic talent. Their knowledge of colour combinations and blending the tradition with the present is highly commendable. All of their colorful designs are indeed a feast to the eyes of the onlookers. Sure, Mother Earth has felt extremely happy and blessed all the contestants.
The winners? We got to wait to know till the Republic Day Celebrations on 26.01.2023.
At the end of the competition, our beloved Director Sri. Dr. Girrem Bharadwaja Naidu garu,Academic Principal Sri. VVV Naveen Kumar and Administrative Principal T. Pavan Kumar congratulated all the participants and praised their talent.
Popularly know as Gorintaku and Mydaku,Mehendi has been gaining unprecedented popularity among the young ladies, children and ladies all over India. It is good to know that its popularity is extended to young gentlemen and men too. Putting on Mehendi to redden the palms, hands and sometimes feet is considered not only beauty but also auspicious. In Greenwood it is always “Come January, Come Mehendi”.
Sparkling red, brightening the hands, arms and feet of girls always brings in unlimited joy to the girls. It has become a tradition to conduct a competition among the girl students of Greenwood to bring out the imbedded talent of Art of Mehendi in them.
On 02.01.2023, this competition was conducted in the school lawn in the evening . As many as 55 girls took active part in this competition. Each of these girls paired with a peer each of their choice and decorated their palms and arms to the best of their skill exhibiting their talent. It indeed was a treat for the connoisseurs to look at the sight of these many girls actively engaged in this exhibition of skill and art.
Their talent was assessed by Judges (Teachers) and the result was kept in a sealed cover. Who the winners are will only be known on the oncoming National Festival, Republic Day; 26.01.2023.
At the end of the competition our beloved Director Sri. Dr. Girrem Bharadwaja Naidu garu, the Academic Principal Sri. V.V.V. Naveen Kumar and Administrative Principal Sri. T. Pavan Kumar congratulated and appreciated all the participants. They wished them good luck in their future endeavors and blessed them.
It has been a tradition in Greenwood to bid Good Bye to the bygone Year and Welcome the new year with a lot of fervour. And the 31 December 2022 was no exception to this.
Elaborate arrangements were made to celebrate this event with lots of pomp and gaiety. The children under the guidance of the Greenwood Art and Craft Department decorated the stage so well to set the stage for a wonderful event.
The pillars of the Greenwood, that gave a solid foundation for Greenwood, Sri. Challa Dharma Reddy garu and Sri.DR. Girrem Bharadwaja Naidu garu,Sri. Alapati Prabhu Kumar garu, Sri. Shaik Rabbani garu, The Academic Principal Sri VVV. Naveen Kumar and the Administrative Principal Sri T. Pavan Kumar graced the function by their presence.
The first ladies of the school, Smt. Jyothi garu and Smt. Padmasree Garu has added the rainbow colour to this lovely occasion by their gracious presence. The very presence of these eminent ladies and gentlemen itself brought in the much-deserved festive look to the Greenwood Open Auditorium.
This ceremony was started with the auspicious prayer invoking Lord Ganesha by rendering the shloka ‘Sukhlambaradharam’ by a group of girls. This was followed fittingly by a Welcome Dance, ‘Aigiri Nandini’ by Kushi and her friends.
And then the cloud burst of many dances and songs and lots of fun and cheer marked the rest of the program. The following list shows the extensiveness of this program presented by the Greenwood Children.
Many a time the audience had to hold their breath in wonder and surprise at the talent exhibited by our children.
Soon after the excitement of the dances is over the excitement of the sports set in. The major event of the sports ‘The Winter Sports Carnival’ was conducted from 14-11-2022 to 19-11-2022. It was very fitting that the winners of the individual events, group events belonging to all Houses (Agni, Brahmos, Prithvi and Trishul) were felicitated with a lot of grandeur.
A very transparent and meticulous system was followed by the Department of Sports and games in deciding the winners by giving a very fair chance to one and all. The winners of each event was awarded five points, the runners up three points and those in the third position got 2 points. The cumulative total points were taken into consideration in deciding the Overall Winter Sports Carnival Championship of the school.
Certificates and medals were distributed to the all the winners. It may not be exaggeration if one says that light lit on the faces of the winners at that moment was brighter than the Neon lights used to light up the Open Auditorium.
Our beloved Director, Dr. G. Bharadwaja Naidu lauded the efforts of the Physical Education Teachers for having conducted the Winter Sports Carnival with thumping success.
When the clock struck 12 as a ritual, the Cake Cutting was done by all the eminent dignitaries. This was followed by the exchange of ‘New Year Greeting’ among one and all.
Sri. Challa Dharma Reddy garu,our beloved Director while greeting the children advised them to focus on the academics as they have to take their examinations soon. He also wished a lot of good luck for them for their oncoming examinations.
Dr. Bharadwaja Naidu garu, the Stalwart of Education and our beloved revered Director, has commended the children in their efforts in making everything a success story in our school. He advised them to work hard for their oncoming examinations; the board examinations for the class 10 students and the Periodic Assessment 3 for the rest of the school. He further reiterated the fact that our school has got the best of the infrastructure and the students have got the advantage of the services of very good teachers who all well qualified and committed and are always ready to help the students in their studies.
Talking about the two principals, Sri. VVV. Naveen Kumar, the Academic Principal and Sri. T. Pavan Kumar, the Administrative Principal said that the School Management is extremely happy the way these two principals are coordinating and cooperating with each other and leading the school to greater heights. He also mentioned the fact that both these principals are of high standards of academic administration irrespective of their designations. He expressed the strong hope that under their administration the academics of the school certainly would scale new heights.
He further appealed all the teaching staff to put in their best efforts to push the standard of Greenwood Education a step up.
Thus Greenwood gave a fitting farewell to the year 2022 and a befitting welcome to the year 2023.
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell”
Since time immemorial, people travel to different places for different purposes. Travelling to new places, exploring new environments and meeting new people boost a person’s creativity.
We at Greenwood, are committed to explore new horizons of learning, creativity and development. In a continuous effort to provide best experiential learning, Greenwood Management facilitated an Educational Tour for class 10th students of both Residential and Day Campus.
Our journey started with the boarding of Andhra Pradesh Super fast Express from Warangal Station at 7.30 A.M. and reached Agra on early morning of 13th December. As a popular proverb says, happiness lies in the journey not in the destination; we were amazed with the glimpse of cultural, linguistic and geographical diversity of our nation right from the beginning. Inside the train, meeting new people, exchanging thoughts and sharing pleasantries, lots of fun filled moments are worth mentioning here. While were crossing Chambal River, we witnessed ravines of Chambal that has been shaped by the river over a millennia.
On 13th morning accompanied by tour guides we visited Agra Fort. The grandeur and magnificent view of the fort was astonishing. Encompassing more than 94 Acres, it share its own tell of history. Different structures within Agra fort which attracts the attention of visitors are Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas, Jahangir’s Hauz and Shish Mahal. The breathtaking view of Taj Mahal from Agra Fort shrouded with morning fog certainly makes someone lost in wonder. From entrance to exit, Agra Fort revealed its glorious past mixed with bravery and glory.
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
By afternoon we visited Taj Mahal (Built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal) one of the modern seven wonders of the world. The majestic view of Taj Mahal along with its chahar bagh, Yamuna river view from its plinth and central dome that reaches upto 73 meters was a feast for eyes.
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The next day i.e., on 14-12-2022, we visited FATEHPUR SIKRI, a city established by Akbar. Inside the Fatehpur Sikri there are different monuments such as Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panchmahal, Jodha Bai Mahal, Anup talab, Naubat Khana and Ibadat Khana. The biggest attraction of Fatehpur Sikri was Buland Darwaja.
MATHURA AND VRINDAVAN
On the way to Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple, we had a brief visit to Mathura and Vrindavan, the places associated with the glory of Lord Sri Krishna.The tumultuous past of Mathura with its chunk of history, linked with the heart of millions of devotees across the globe, the mere presence inside Krishna Janmabhoomi temple makes someone calm, composure and devotional.
Vrindavan, little far from Mathura is a place associated with the childhood days of Lord Sri Krishna. Though there are hundreds of Temples dedicated to the supreme Deity of Hinduism, Prem Mandir stands apart.
Made from Italian Marble, it transport its beholders to another level of experience. The play of modern lights on the shining marbles of the temple worth mentioning here. The Temple Campus of Prem Mandir has all the elements that glorifies the earthly as well as divine deeds of Lord Krishna, be it stealing butter, killing of demons, playing with Sudama, Kaliya Dalan and many more.
The experiences that we had after visiting to these places undoubtedly transformed us from merely a bookish learner to a learner with a new vision and new experience.
Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a journey, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. On 31st December, 2022Abhyaas The Global School celebrated the ending of the year 2022 and the beginning of the New Year.
The celebration kick started with the melodious Songs and a quiz on important events that marked 2022 to stand Unique. Students took part with enthusiasm as it was a great opportunity to gain points for their HOUSE.
As it suites to make new resolutions on the NEW YEARs day, Students were motivated to do MEDITATION for 10minutes and take a resolution for the year 2023. As the students were involved in meditation teachers provided each student with a balloon. Once after opening their eyes the students have written their resolution on the balloon given to them and sent them upward as if to offer them to God, which made the crowd to get into the festive fervor and enjoy themselves.
All the students and the faculty relished the joy and then headed towards House wise Antakshari. As the songs were being sung, the house mates danced to their heart’s content saying cheers to the NEW YEAR.
As we have entered into a new year, let’s just brainstorm, being elders, being parents, how could we have been better parents. Many a times, we elders will forget that our children will follow our actions rather than our words.
In such case, how could we be better role models than better speakers to our own kids?!
Here are the concepts of Japanese culture, which can help us to improve our life style and pattern, so that we could be the best role models to our children as well as to this generation students.
Japan is known as one of the best places to live as people of Japan understand what the correct way of living and its purpose behind.
# # Oubaitouri
Never compare yourself with anyone else. Everyone blossoms in their own time in different ways. Don’t judge yourself by someone else’s path.
“ou” means – Cherry blossom, “Bai” means – Japanese Apricot blossom, “Tou” means – Peach blossom, “Ri” means – Japanese prime blossom.
These all flowers blooms in spring but have each uniqueness’s and individuality.
We can be just the way we are. We all have potential and should brush-up it. There is no single way to establish yourself. There are no people who are no chance to contribute to the world. We all are different, we are all equal.
# # Kaizen
Continuously improve. Constantly strive to improve across all areas of your life. Small changes accumulate and make all the difference.
# # Wabi-Sabi
Embrace imperfection. Nothing lasts, nothing is complete. Accept your own flaws and those of others. Find beauty in imperfection.
# # Gaman
Have dignity during duress. Hard times need to be met with emotional maturity and self-control. We need patience, perseverance and tolerance.
# # Ikigai
Know your reason for being. Define the reason you get up in the morning. Make it something you are good at, passionate about and that the world needs.
## Shikita ga nai
Accept and let go. Some things simple aren’t within our control. Accept what you cannot change and move on.
# # Shu-Ha-Ri
Don’t be wasteful. Everything deserves respect and gratitude. Recognize the value in what’s around you and don’t waste it.
# Kintsugi #
Shu: Learn the basics by following the teaching of one master. Imitating the work of great masters also falls in this stage.
Ha: Start experimenting, learn from masters and integrate the learning into the practice.
Ri: This stage focuses on innovation and adapting the learning to different situations.
Repair cracks with gold. Imperfections are a thing of beauty. The journeys we all take are golden. Our flaws are embellishments that make us more beautiful.
# Omoiyari #
Show consideration for others. Life is better when we care for others. Be thoughtful. Build compassion.
Let’s try to adapt at least few from the above and be the best parents and mentors.
Years end is neither an end nor a beginning but a journey with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.
WISH YOU A WONDERFUL, HAPPY, HEALTHY, PEACEFUL and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2023.
Children are gathered and the program started with Chicken dance performed by li’l Chicks and followed with few dance performances and new year resolutions of few children.
Later we also took a resolution together to be responsible towards our own selves and also to the country as well. Then is the eye feast and the heart of the program, the flash mob started. Then Children raised the balloons into air saying HAPPY NEW YEAR.
We wish you all a Happy New Year-2023.
May the coming year be full of grand adventures and opportunities.
“Mathematics is a systematic effort of solving puzzles posed by nature”.
— Shakuntala Devi —
“MATHEMATICS is not about numbers, equations, computations and algorithms, it is about UNDERSTANDING” ___**-William Paul Thurston** ___
Over a period of time, some things will drop out of the public eye and vanish. But, Science, engineering, and technology will be with mankind till the end of the world. And the base is Mathematics.
Abhyaas the global school leaves no stone unturned in the quest for talented kids who may God willing bring laurels to our country. Keeping this in mind the Department of Mathematics has organized ‘Qubi Quest’.
Experience says learning mathematics can be made easier and enjoyable if our curriculum includes mathematical activities and games. Mathematics Quiz encourages, attracts, alerts and brings in an open-minded attitude among youngsters which helps them to develop clarity in thinking.
Mathematics quiz is a brief assessment used in education to measure growth in terms of knowledge, abilities and skills. It helps to enhance the interest among the students towards the subject and also creates a conductive environment to work in groups outside the classroom.
A little competition can inspire students to greater achievements. It challenges students to use their math skills in new and creative ways. It also provides challenging and engaging mathematical experience, both competitive and educational.
As a part of extended learning of Mathematics, “ Qubi Quest “was conducted in ABHYAAS The Global School. Students from across the 4 houses participated in this Quiz competition.
There were three levels, students who qualified in level 1, were selected to level 2 and level 3. There were three rounds in each level. The Main objective of the quiz was to encourage children to look beyond their textual knowledge and relieve the tension of their daily work routine. Children had a good team spirit wherein “small to big” all students were busy and giving tough fight to make their team win.
After a tough fight, the positions bagged by the 4 different HOUSES are as followed:
From Seniors category, Rishith and Badri, won the TROPHY for Emerald House.
From Super-Seniors category, Ameema Meher and Siddharth Varma of Ruby house snatched the TROPHY in a nail biting competition.
The Sub-juniors category involved little mathematicians; Ajit and Harshith have won the TROPHY for Ruby House.
From the Juniors category, Vyshnavi and Shanmukh have won the TROPHY for Diamond House.
CBSE Board Exam 2023 Datesheet Updates, Download CBSE 2023 Time-Table Live at cbse.gov.in: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the date sheet for the 2023 board exams. The detailed board sheet is now available at the official CBSE website — cbse.gov.in.
According to the official notification, the CBSE board exams 2023 for class 10 will commence from February 15, 2023 and conclude on March 21, 2023. Similarly, class 12 board exams will take place between February 15, 2023 and April 5, 2023. Exams will begin at 10:30 am. Most exams will be of three hours duration and conclude at 1:30 pm, while some will be of two hours duration and conclude at 12:30 pm.
From the Director’s Desk…
Dear Students,
My warm wishes to you. I want to suggest you how to utilize our REVISION PROGRAM to get maximum benefits.
I feel that no one in this world is born without intelligence.
God has given every one the same composition of mind. It depends on you how to utilize it for your success.
If you have a definite target in life, you can easily collect all your powers and focus them on that goal.
If you remain determined for your goal, just like the pole star, you would not be affected by any challenges or struggle of your life. If you become a pole star, your future generations would respect you and follow in your footsteps.
The famous English poet, Robert Frost, has written a poem. I would like to quote some lines here to focus more on that topic
Woods are lovely, dark and deep, And I’ve promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
Here, the line “And miles to go before I sleep” has been repeated. This is an emphasis on the self-determination and strong resolution of a person who wants to do a lot before he sleeps (dies).
You are self-illuminated, just like the Sun. You possess fuel in the form of energy and wick in the form of willpower. Then, which power can stop you from getting lighted up or move towards your goal?
You keep sharpening your willpower and caliber at all points of time. Learn to trust yourself. You possess unlimited powers within you. Do not let your self-confidence go down. Keep yourself enlightened and aware;
if you do so on a consistent basis, no one can stop you from succeeding.
The most beautiful thing in this world is to see your parents smiling and the next best thing is to know that you are the reason behind that smile.
Most of the students are functionally very strong and behaviorally very weak and often their reason for failure is not lack of knowledge or hard work but lack of motivation and positive attitude. And for you to have positive attitude towards your preparation, it is very important to answer the following question.
” Why am I studying” ?
Every task should have a sense of purpose or motive behind it.
So, first define the purpose whether
it is your passion
to make your parents happy
or something else.
Some important tips to follow :
# Results of a survey said that the difference between topper and slow learner is not much in terms of subject knowledge, intelligence or hard work, but the major difference is in terms of study techniques and approach towards exam.
# You should possess a great determination so that you are ready to quit (sacrifice) the most important things you like. (Watching movies or chatting with friends or something else)
# Have concrete faith in you. You are what your thoughts are. If you think you can, then you can.
Small Tip: To achieve this state of mind, stop speaking negative about anyone or anything and see the magical power of your brain.
To get benefit in revision plan :
# Though we give a revision plan, every student must plan again in that according to his/her abilities. Suppose if you are given 2 hours for Social, then you should preplan how and what to study in that given time.
# Analyze yourself daily in the night whether you prepared the whole day as you wished. If not, then list out the mistakes made by you like chatting with friends, wasting time, not taking care of health etc. and plan accordingly how to rectify them the next day.
# Write your purpose in a book to excel in exams and read that daily at least once.
# Teachers are there to guide and support you. So, you should not hesitate to ask them even a single thing which obstructs your growth.
# This is exclusively for those who struggle to pass in the exams. Follow the instructions given by your teachers sincerely. Do not think negatively about them. They are just to guide you and support you.
# Suppose if you are good at Maths then give more time for preparing other subjects.
Mindset before writing an exam.
# Say to yourself before writing every exam that this is the final exam and you should put forth your maximum efforts to excel in it.
# Don’t forget to revise what you had read so many days before the exam.
# Every exam conducted will show how you have prepared for that exam.
# Your performance in exams indicates your preparation.
# Every exam gives you a chance to rectify yourself before writing the final exam.
What to do after an exam is conducted (or) papers are given back?
Analyze yourself in the following areas.
Have I presented in order ?
Handwriting
Neatness
Mistakes
Your absolute ( maximum) score.
Plan yourself how to rectify the above .
Write all the mistakes done by you in a book, Inspite of your sincere efforts, you have committed that mistakes. Hence, you should revise every time from then onwards before writing any exam in that chapter.
# Rectification is the only way to develop yourself.
Things to be kept in mind:
# You are going to revise each chapter you have studied only after 2 months. So you have to revise thoroughly now itself so that it takes very less time after 2 months.
# Your daily analysis and performance analysis in exam are going to take you to the expected peaks.
# Never think of any other thing or the persons till you reach your goal.
How to overcome exam tension?
Speak openly with your friends or teachers about your problem and follow their suggestions.
(Mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is open)
One more suggestion is that it would be better if you get experience before writing the schedule tests. i.e. ask your friend / teacher to conduct a pretest and analyze not to repeat the mistakes.
NOTE :
Whenever you are not getting out of your problems,
read this once again. You will definitely find a solution.
HAVE A GOAL, A GOAL IS JUST A DREAM WITH A DEAD LINE……
