Daily Log (31.10.17)

English-

Class 4- Introduction to Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Class 3- Revision of Verbs

S.St. Activity- My Dream Home continued.

HW- Practice for English Rap Competition tomorrow.

HALLOWEEN 2017

Halloween falls every year on October 31, which is a Tuesday this year - that's today!

It is held the day before All Saints’ Day, which is a Christian festival used to celebrate recognised saints.

Halloween activities typically involve trick or treating and dressing up in fancy dress.

The word Halloween comes from Hallowe’en, meaning “hallowed evening” or holy evening.

It is widely thought that Halloween traditions came from Celtic harvest festivals of Samhain, although some people support the view that Halloween began independently as a Christian festival.

Samhain was a celebration of the end of the harvest season, and means "summer’s end."

People at this time thought the walls between worlds were thin and spirits could pass through into our realm, and it was feared they may damage crops for the next season.

To appease any spirits, gaels would set up places at their dinner tables for the spirits and light bonfires to scare off evil spirits.

There are a number of ways to celebrate the festival, whether you want to go out or enjoy it from the comfort of your home.

These include:

• playing apple bobbing
• carving pumpkins
• playing pranks
• dressing up in fancy dress at a costume party
• going trick or treating
• watching horror films
• telling scary stories
• visiting "haunted" attractions
• some Christians attend church services

Aravalli Utsav (28.10.17)

With an aim to build awareness about one of the oldest mountain ranges in India – Aravalli, among the citizens, a festival titled Aravalli Utsav comprising photo exhibitions, installations, lecture series, discussions and walks (3D and actual) is being organised at the India Habitat Centre.

Curated by noted photographer Aditya Arya, Aravalliscapes, the photo exhibition, will showcase over 150 images , giving a gilmpse of the landscape over a period of one year by eight photographers - Ankur Dutta, Aoun Hasan Naqvi, Bhavesh Bhati, Manu Yadav, Mohit Agrawal, Prakhar Pant, Srishti Bhardwaj, and Sandeep Biswas. It also consists four of the oldest photographic printing processes dating back to the 19th century called Tattva.

An initiative by iamgurgaon - a community-driven NGO in collaboration with India Habitat Centre and in partnership with India Photo Archive Foundation, the ustav is being supported by the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change.

Also, to understand the water perspectives of the Aravallis, the restoration and natural history of the hills, birds in the Aravallis, talks and discussions will be held on November 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th. However, one of the most interesting aspects of the ustave is the incredible virtual tour of the mountain range wherein one can experience real landscape through a 3D walk.

Daily Log 30.10.17

English-

Class 4- Comprehension from Primary Plus
              Listening Skill- Rizi, the Alien

Class 3- Comprehension Passage from Primary Plus

S.St. Class 3- Activity {Draw and colour My Dream House.

Gwalior Trip (28th and 29th OCTOBER 2017)

REPORT- VISIT TO  GWALIOR

Gwalior was once not only the capital of Scindias but is also a historically rich and one of the most popular cities of Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior has always been loved and visited by tourists for their stunning forts and intricate palaces.

To explore this city which is also known as Heart of Incredible India, a group of 77 students of Class II To VIII (PRIMUS)  along with eight teachers from DAV Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave went on an educational tour to Gwalior from 28nd to 29th October 2017. Despite a cumbersome train journey the children were all set to explore the incredible city

On the first day (28^th Oct.) children visited places of historical interest such as Gwalior Fort, Man Singh Palace. The Light and Sound Show was unique as it was in the voice of Cine Maestro Amitabh Bachhan. Then they visited Teli Ka Mandir which is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is undoubtedly famous for its splendid architecture.

Next day after an early breakfast at hotel, the sightseeing continued. Children were spell bounded on seeing the beautiful chandeliers, gold furnishings, huge carpets and not to be missed silver train on the big dining table in Jai Vilas Palace. They were amazed to know that the chandeliers and gold leaves in this museum are the world’s heaviest. Students also visited Laxmibai Chattri, a memorial to Rani Laxmi Bai, one of the greatest fighters of India’s first war of independence. The Saas – Bahu temple, originally named ‘Sahastra Bahu Temple’ was a marvel to look at. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. After lunch at hotel, the trip culminated with a visit to The Sun Temple on the way to Railway Station. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to the holy Sun God and was constructed in the year 1988 by the famous industrialist G.D. Birla. It is built on the lines of legendary Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa.

The students reached Nizamuddin station at around 10.30 p.m. Students thoroughly enjoyed this trip as it gave them an opportunity to not only see the magnificent Indian architecture, India’s glorious history but also learn about the first freedom struggle of India. The trip also gave an opportunity to students to make lasting bonds with each other and all came back with lifetime memories.

All the students and teachers are thankful to the Principal Ma’am, Mrs. Rasmi Raj Biswal, Mr. Pradeep, the administrative head and the coordinator of PRIMUS, Mrs. Jyotsna Kumar for giving this wonderful opportunity and a well arranged trip.