National Mathematics Day

“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.”
                                                                                                                                                    – Shakuntala Devi
National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22 every year in India. The day marks the birth anniversary of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The day was announced by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 26, 2012, at Madras University, to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ramanujan.
Excellia School celebrated the day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The students commenced the program by citing the importance of the day. Mr. Manoj Singh, senior Maths facilitator was the convenor of the event and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Director EMCC  Mrs Shalini Pathak, Principal Mrs Priyanka Dubey, and Inspection Head Mrs Roli Pandey for their gracious presence. The entire program was telecasted live through smart class technology in each and every class. Aarna Singh of grade VII presented a biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan in which a dance performance was presented by the students that left the students asking for more. Akshat Singh of Grade X and Snigdha Khare of Grade XII presented a wonderful speech in which they spoke about the History of Mathematics. Poorvi of Grade VIII unveiled the History of Quadratic Equations. Srishti Mishra of Grade IX, Prisha Singh of Grade XI, Ishan Pratap Singh of Grade XI, and Dimpal Yadav of Grade IX gave demonstrations on various Mathematical Concepts. Shikhar of Grade XI did a wonderful comparing of the entire program. Ms. Roli Pandey educated the students about the life history of Srinivas Ramanujan and gave a beautiful presentation on Math Magic. The Director Mrs. Shalini Pathak and Principal Mrs. Priyanka Dubey congratulated the Mathematics faculty for the smooth and flawless conduction of the program. Mr Manoj Singh concluded the event by presenting the Vote of Thanks.

Session on Health and Awareness

“Health is a relationship between you and your body.”

                                                                                  – Terri Guillemets

 

Today we are living in the age of technology, multiple tasking, running around to complete our daily chores and in all these hustle bustle we are ignoring our health. Females especially ignore their health and adversely impact their reproductive health. Therefore an educating session on Reproductive health was conducted by Principal Mrs. Priyanka Dubey on December 20th, 2023 for the students from Grade VI onwards wherein she emphasized on the importance of physical health, mental health social health and Reproductive health. The students took keen interest in the session which dealt with the importance of keeping oneself fit and healthy. The session further continued on HIV-AIDS in which Mrs. Priyanka Dubey educated the students about the ways and means in which the disease affects the immune system of an individual, how it spreads and the ways in which we can avoid this disease. It was a productive session that helped students gather valuable information.

हिंदी ओलंपियाड

एक्सीलिया स्कूल परिसर में 1अगस्त 2023 को हिंदी विकास संस्थान , नई दिल्ली द्वारा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ओलंपियाड प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया l

प्रतियोगिता का संचालन श्रीमती रेखा वर्मा के मार्गदर्शन में संपन्न कराई गई l जिसमें कक्षा 1 से कक्षा 12 तक के विद्यार्थियों ने प्रतिभागिता दिखाई l

उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले विद्यार्थियों को विद्यालय की प्रधानाचार्या श्रीमती प्रियंका दुबे के कर कमलों द्वारा प्रमाणपत्र और पदक वितरित किए गए l

कृतांश जैन कक्षा 1 स्वर्ण पदक

यशनील सिंह_ कक्षा2_रजत पदक

आध्या पाण्डेय _ कक्षा 2_स्वर्ण पदक

संस्कृति मौर्या _ कक्षा 5_स्वर्ण पदक

ध्रुव द्विवेदी _कक्षा 6 _ रजत पदक

सृष्टि रावत _ कक्षा 11_ रजत पदक

Visit to Old Age Home

In order to develop moral behavior and sense of responsibility in the students of Excellia School were taken to Cheshire Old Age Home for a visit. The students from Grades III to V paid the visit to the old age home on December 20th, 2023 and were more than happy to visit the place and had bought items of multiple utilities for them. The elders were happy to see young children paying them a visit. The day concluded on a happy note with everyone feeling content by showing the act of kindness.

Remembering the Martyrs on Kakori Balidan Diwas

The students of Excellia School paid their tribute to Kakori heroes who laid down their lives for the nation. The students presented a wonderful skit showcasing the entire incident wherein the freedom fighters took part in the Kakori train action and were later hanged December 19, 1927. Prominent among these freedom fighters were Rajendra Lahiri, Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and Ashfaqullah Khan. The ambience was filled with the spirit of patriotism with the students singing Sarfaroshi ki Tamannnah patriotic song.

Visit to the Orphanage

To instil the values of belongingness and empathy among children, Excellia School organised a visit to the orphanage on 19th December, 2023. The students of Grades VIII, IX and XI were taken there. The students bought various articles of utility for the children at the orphanage. The students were surprised to receive warm welcome by the children who presented wonderful dance and song performances. The students exchanged warm reciprocation by showcasing their song and dance performances as well. The ambience was filled with happiness and positivity with everyone enjoying the quality time spent with those wonderful children at the orphanage.

Excursion to Ganga Aquarium

A visit to an aquarium allows for the opportunity to observe various aquatic creatures in their natural habitats. The aquarium provides a space for the public to learn about marine animals and their ecosystems. Therefore, when ICAR-NBFGR celebrated its anniversary by inviting various schools for visiting their campus. The students were more than happy to go to the aquarium.

The excursion to Ganga aquarium was bustling experience for our students. Students learnt about different species. It developed an appreciation of nature amongst them.

Unveiling Lucknow’s Imambara

The excursion to Imambara was a captivating experience for the students of
Excellia School of classes XI and XII. The day was filled with exploration as they
immersed themselves in the rich history and cultural heritage. The highlight of the
excursion was the visit to Imambara picture gallery, where students had the
opportunity to appreciate a diverse collection of artworks, ranging from historical
painting to contemporary masterpieces. They also explored the intricately designed
architecture, marveling at its historical significance.

The day concluded with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper appreciation for
the city’s cultural treasures.

Excellian’s Educational Visit to Space on the Wheel Exhibition

Excellia School students witnessed a wonderful and enlightening “Space on the Wheel “exhibition that was stationed at City Montessori School, Kanpur Road. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition at CMS Kanpur Road was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. The students enjoyed every bit of the exhibition that was aimed to bring the wonders of space exploration to the doorsteps of students and enthusiasts.

Celebration of Constitution Day

Excellia school organized an activity for the students to observe Constitution  Day which is also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’ to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India .The students cited the importance of the day and everyone took oath to abide by the guidelines laid in the constitution.

Fun filled day at Excellia School

“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden.”

As beautifully said that children are the best creation of God, they spread joy in every season. Even the worst day is saved when one sees the smile on a child’s face. Therefore, to ensure that the children also get to have some fun, Excellia School organized a fun day inside the campus on 17th November 2023 to make up for the Children’s Day holiday wherein bouncies , trampoline and other joy rides were arranged . The student’s were ecstatic to see the fun rides, they relished the scrumptious delicacies and food of their choice that they had bought to enjoy the day. The children left on a happy note with the best way to start their weekend.

Celebrating the festival of Lights at Excellia

“Diwali is about setting goals, not accumulating gold,as Lakshmi comes from Lakshya, meaning Goal.”

Diwali is the best time of the year when everyone loves to decorate their homes and illuminate everything in their vicinity. It is the festival about sharing and celebrating and spreading love around. Excellia School celebrated Diwali by organizing Inter House Competition wherein students of Pre-Primary prepared Bandhanvaar , Grade 1 & 2 students decorated Diyas and Kalash, Students from Grade III to V had the theme of Thal decoration and grade IX onwards were engaged in Rangoli making competition. All the houses participated in their activity with full zeal and enthusiasm and gave tough competition to each other. It was tough to judge the best amongst them all, however Subhash House bagged the 1st position with Ashoka House, Raman House at 2nd and 3rd position respectively. The judgment parameters were based on the creativity, presentation and the prompt reply to the questions asked by the judgment team. The Director Ms Shalini Pathak , Principal Ms Priyanka Dubey , Inspection Head Ms Roli Pandey appreciated the hard work and the presentation of the students and motivated them to put their best foot forward in all the tasks they perform.

Inter House Competition

The inter-house competition in Excellia school was conducted for classes VI, VII, and VII was a lively event, featuring a captivating Hindi skit, a thrilling Science quiz, and a creative Weave a Yarn contest. Students demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and talent, making the event a resounding success.

The winners of Inter house competition are:-

Subhash House-Ist Position

Raman House-IInd Position

Tagore House-IIIrd Position

Excellian bags Top honours in International G.K. Olympiad

Excellia has yet again proved its mettle in the field of academics with Aadhya Pandey from Grade II-A bagging 1st rank in International G.K. Olympiad by scoring full marks in the concerned exam got International Gold Medal ,Gifts worth Rs.1000/-,Certificate of Outstanding performance, Medal  & Certificate of Distinction . The proud Excellian fraternity congratulated Aadhya for her wondrous performance and wished her all the luck in her future endeavors.

NEP Training for Teachers at Excellia

To enrich the teacher’s learning paradigm and to keep up
with the changing patterns of the education field, a well
organized training session was organized at Excellia
School ,wherein Ms.Shalini Mishra from Kips
Education came to conduct the session. The session was
enriching and activity based that was well appreciated
by teachers who enjoyed the session to the core while
adding new ideas and information to their knowledge.

NEP Training for Teachers at Excellia

To enrich the teacher’s learning paradigm and to keep up with the changing patterns of the education field, a well organized training session was organized at Excellia School ,wherein Ms.Shalini Mishra from Kips Education came to conduct the session. The session was enriching and activity based that was well appreciated by teachers who enjoyed the session to the core while adding new ideas and information to their knowledge.

Inter House Debate Competition

“A Debate competition is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge , wit and persuasive skills”.

 

Inter House Debate Competitions are an excellent platform for students to showcase their critical thinking public ,speaking and analytical skills. It helps to boot their confidence and provides them with an opportunity to express their opinions and ideas in a structured and organized manner.

On 6th November 2023,Excellia School witnessed Inter-House Debate Competition from Grade III to V. The Participants were evaluated based on performance. Overall the atmosphere was electric, and the participants delivered their arguments with confidence.

Not everyone gets to be a winner unless they choose to be.

So,the winners of Inter house debate competition are:-

Tagore House-Ist Position

Subhash House-IInd Position

Ashoka House-IIIrd Position

Partcipants of Tagore House are:

Class III A

Huda Fatima

Rishu patel

Class III B

Zikar Umar

Yash Gangwar

Class IV A

Shruti Yadav

Nivedita Prasad

Class IV B

Kaustavi Yadav 

Akshaj  Raj Sharma

Class V

Karishma Tandon

Aditya Rathee

 

Excelllia Emerged as Winners

Excellia School bagged the maximum number of medals in District Level Taekwondo Championship organized in KD Singh Babu Stadium thereby bagging the champions trophy. The event was organized in the multi utility hall of KD Singh Babu Stadium wherein Excellia School bagged the first position. The Principal Mrs Priyanka Dubey congratulated the winners and wished them well for the future endeavors.

Origami Paper world

Origami is the art of paper folding. This form of art helps children to think creatively, improvise their concentration, fine motor skills and make beautiful models of animals, flowers, transport etc with colourful papers following simple step by step instructions.

Students of Class – 1-A & B, 2- A & B and 5 had a Work Education project activity of the Origami Paper world on 14th October 2023.

This activity triggered their imagination and enhanced their creative skills. The paper folding craft was not only a fun filled experience, but it also proved to be a valuable means to develop artistic skills in the young ones.

Session on web safety and security

“Prevent a jam, don’t open spam”

A session was conducted by Ms. Shatakshi on comprehensive web safety and security wherein  emphasis was laid on key  strategies for online protection. The session covered crucial topics such as password management, phishing awareness, and the importance of keeping software up-to-date. Participants gained insights into recognizing suspicious online activities and learned about the significance of using secure connections and reputable websites. The students gained valuable insights into recognizing online threats, managing passwords effectively, and understanding the importance of secure browsing practices, enabling them to enhance their overall web safety and security.

“Yoga Session for Teachers”

 

“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees”

            -B.K.S IYENGER

To break the monotony of the teachers and give them fresh lease of energy, a rejuvenating yoga session was organized for the teachers at Excellia on 28th October, 2023. The session was organized by Patanjali Yog Guru Mr.Ramesh Chandra. The session comprised of various asanas and Pranayama with illustrated demonstrations to help the teachers for the well being and fitness. The teacher’s enjoyed the session to the core. The Principal Mrs Priyanka Dubey expressed her gratitude to Mr.Ramesh Chandra,Mr.Awadesh Pandey and Ms.Anushka Kumari by giving them a sapling.

स्वस्थ मन और स्वस्थ शरीर

स्वस्थ मन और स्वस्थ शरीर का व्यक्तित्व के विकास से सीधा संबंध है l” कक्षा 7 के बच्चों ने गतिविधि द्वारा पाठ– “स्वच्छ भारत अभियानके अंतर्गत इस महत्त्वपूर्ण संदेश को ग्रहण किया l

Numbering: New Beginning through Birth Certificates

“Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics.” 

Students of class III-A/B had  activity which is all about Time and Calendar ,which totally amps up their mental, motor skills, and attention

Students had wonderful learning experience where they actively engaged in making a “Birth certificate “ under the expert guidance of Ms.Swapnil & Ms.Swati .

It’s amazing to see how these hands-on activities can make learning even more effective. 

 

Excellians Soaring High

It was a proud moment for Excellia when one of its students Ansh Khurana bagged Gold & Silver medal in 50 meter Breaststroke & 100 meter Backstroke respectively in East Zone Swimming Competition Under-14 Category of C.B.S.E clusters at Taurian World School, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Principal Mrs Priyanka Dubey congratulated Ansh and wished him luck for his future endeavors.