Excellia School Organized an event to honour the para-badminton players

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In an endeavour to honour the para-badminton players Arjuna awardees Parul Parmar, Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar along with Palak Kohli, Krishna Nagar, Tarun Dhillon, and Suhas L.Y. who are going to represent India at Tokyo Paralympics, Excellia School hosted a press event wherein Mr Sanjay Saraswat – Exec. Director, SAI, Mr. Anandeswar Pandey, Treasurer, Indian Olympic Association, Ms. Deepa Malik, President, Paralympic Committee of India and Mr. Prabhakar Rao, Chairman of, Badminton Association of India virtually graced the event as special guests.
The program highlighted the journey of these players and their win over the odd circumstances and hurdles in life to reach the pinnacle of success. Their coach Dronacharya Awardee Mr. Gaurav Khanna expressed his thankfulness to the school’s Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak for providing a firm platform for these players to practice in the school infrastructure and expressed his optimism to win in the Paralympics.
The program proceeded with rounds of interaction with the press people both on the physical platform as well as on virtual mode. The guests wished the players all the success for the games. The Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak expressed his good wishes to the players. The Head of Excellia Sports Academy Mr. Praveen Pandey dedicated the poem “divy hain hum” to these players.
The Principal Mrs. Sonia Vardhan thanked the dignitaries for sparing their invaluable time to boost the spirit of the players and proposed a vote of thanks for one and all present there. The school’s General Manager Mr. Shekhar Varshney, teaching staff, players and helping staff was present on the occasion to make the event a resounding success.

FREE ONLINE YOGA AND MEDITATION CAMP

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When the world is struggling hard with the pandemic around and the people bit apprehensive about the future, Yoga seems to bring a ray of hope for the troubled minds. With this insight, the Excellia School conducted a free online Yoga and Meditation Camp to create awareness among its students along with their parents. The Camp was initiated with a touch of care and concern for them. It was facilitated by Ms Divya Tripathi who is a Certified Yoga Trainer and also a Faculty at Excellia School. The attendees enthusiastically participated in the Camp. They thoroughly enjoyed doing Yoga with the beats of music. The Camp had the flavor of fun with glimpses of some useful lifestyle tips to improve immunity. The students were given tips to improve their memory and retention skills. Some important asanas were also demonstrated which meant to increase the lung capacity, controlled heart rate, and improved vision. Pranayama meant to relax the chattering mind were also taught. The parents indeed appreciated the event with the hope of such more camps to be held in the future.

GKEBA – Para Badminton Player Selected for Tokyo Paralympics

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Excellia School hold itself proud to have Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton Academy as an integral part of the school infrastructure as the academy provides a platform to a host of para badminton players to represent India at the international platform including Tokyo Paralympics. Women’s pair of Parul Parmar and Palak Kohli became the first Indian para shuttlers to qualify for Tokyo Paralympics with Palak being the youngest in the world to qualify at the age of 18. They have been inherent part of the academy with dedicated practices and showcasing extreme perseverance . Excellia School Director Mr Asheesh Pathak congratulated Mr Gaurav Khanna for being a devoted coach to all the players practising and willing to represent the nation on the international platform

 

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Dancing Competition

The dance is the poem of which each movement is a word – Excellia School

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Online classes do not mar the child’s capability to be the best . And this was proven by the students of Excellia school by bringing their best foot forward and participating enthusiastically in online dance competition which was held on 17th April 2021 . The students dressed at their best danced their way to peppy numbers and the recordings of the same were thus sent to the concerned facilitators . It was indeed a tough task to decide the best as everyone presented their numbers fantastically. However as to go by the rules  the winners were decided and were acclaimed vociferously.

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Smt Hemlata Pathak memorial open Lucknow District Badminton Tournament-2021

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The 3rd and the final day of Smt Hemlata Pathak memorial open Lucknow District Badminton Tournament -2021 came to its conclusion with terrific high energy performances by the players. Mr. Dharmendra Kumar singh SDM. Lucknow Development Authority graced the event as the chief guest along with Mr. Ram Kumar, Former badminton player and sr. Journalist as guest of honour.

Welcoming the guests for the tournament were  Excellia School Chairman Mr D S Pathak , Vice chairperson Mrs .Manju Pathak , Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak , Principal Mrs. Sonia Vardhan, Mr. Gaurav Khanna, General Manager Mr Shekhar Varshney , Advisor Mr. Praveen Pandey along  with school staff.

Arjuna Awardees and world Paralympic champion Ms. Parul Parmar, Laxman Awardee Mr. Abu Hubeida and Mr. Prem Ale also graced the event as special guests. The hosts felicitated the guests with memento and bouquets to honour their coming and gracing the event. The tournament which was organised at Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton Academy saw throng of players who were to be felicitated under various categories in which Pawani Kalra and Naman Ladkani bagged men’s and women’s singles title respectively. Pawani  clinched the title,beating Sonia rajpoot 15-5,15-6 while Naman beat Shrestha Verma 15-4,12-15,15-12. It was a triple delight for Pawni as she went on to win U-17 mixed doubles and U-19 singles titles. In the women’s doubles final, Abhipsa Mishra and Venya Singh defeated Aarti Singh and Nikita 9-15,15-14,15-10 for the title.

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Saraswati Puja celebration at Excellia School

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16th Feb 2021 saw an illuminating morning in the premises of Excellia School with beginning the school functionalities by Saraswati Vandana to seek blessings of Goddess Saraswati to mark Basant Panchami in school . The staff all decked up in yellow attires offered prayers to the Goddess to seek her blessings. The students of class X also offered their prayers to seek enlightened future and good results. The day was filled with positivity and vibrance .

Republic Day Celebration at Excellia School

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The auspicious morning of 26th Jan, when the entire nation was celebrating Republic Day, Excellia School also celebrated the propitious day in the school premises. The Principal, teachers and the students didn’t want to leave any stone and unturned in making this monumental day a memorable one. To grace the event as special guests, paralympic badminton players, and Arjuna Awardees Ms. Parul Parmar ,Mr. Rajkumar ,Mr Manoj sarkar , Mr. Pramod Bhagat, Ms. Palak Kohli,Mr.Nilesh Gaikwada,Mr.Prem Kumar Ale, Mr.Abhijeet Sakhuja, Mr. Sukant Kadam, Mr.Krishna Nagar, Mr Abu Hubaida And Mr. Chirag. The chairman Mr. D.S. Pathak along with international Paralympic player  Ms.Amu  Mohan Unfurled the tricolor of the nation. were present. The chairman of the school Mr .D.S .Pathak was the chief guest. He was warmly welcomed by the whole staff led by Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak and Principal Mrs. Sonia Vardhan . The students from class IX onwards were then taken for a march past post under under strict COVID-19 preventive norms which was succeeded by a patriotic song presented melodiously by the students. After the song presentation the Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak presented his speech and cited out the importance of the day. The day concluded colourfully post chairman Mr. D.S. Pathak unfurling the flag followed by national anthem. The students left on a happy note by eating the sweets to close the day sweetly while rest of the students virtually marked their presence to witness the great day.

CONTINUOUS EFFORT-NOT STRENGTH OR INTELLIGENCE IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING OUR POTENTIAL

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It is an Honour to share that Mr. Abu Hubaida, who is currently at the 18th rank in the world and at the 16th position in the Tokyo paralympic has added one more feather in his cap by receiving the “Lakshman Award” by our honorable chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Aditya Nath.

His remarkable achievement was celebrated at Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton Academy (GKEBA) in Excellia School where all the players congratulated him and that became an inspiration for everyone, that no factor can affect the zeal of person towards any interest if you have firm determination in you for it.

It is highly appreciable that Mr. Abu Hubaida has changed his challenge into strengthening his conviction. The parabatminton tournament held in brazil made him come out in flying colours by winning the silver medal in mixed double 2020. Also, he received the silver medal in the para-badminton championship held in Thailand, 2019, and the para-badminton championship held in Dubai, 2018. There is many more achievement which are there which has added on to the glory of his hard work.

He has proved well that inclusion is within everyone’s ability. It is very inspiring to see his high spirits and his devotion to his interest. As overcoming or escaping from any fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

Science Activity Conducted For Class V

Science Activity Conducted For Class V

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The Students of class V A presented a project on ‘Artificial Satellites” under the guidance of their science teacher. They exhibited their oratory skills by speaking on satellites like – Bhaskara I, INSAT 2E, INSAT 4E, Chandrayaan I and Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). The students of class V A, under the leadership of Ananya Rashmi and Divyanshi Singh explored the facts on the satellites with great zeal. The young learners thoroughly enjoyed the activity with a vision to explore something more in space.

UTOPIA-Painting Competition

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Excellia school abiding by CBSE’s guidelines organized a drawing competition titled UTOPIA-Thematic Painting under different age groups starting from class VI onwards. The students of class VI to VIII shared beautiful pictures virtually on the topic of 21st century challenges. The students from IX onwards showed their creative best on the topic emotional safety for all children. Each picture depicted a deeper realm of life and was portrayed picturesquely.

Practice Session at Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton Academy

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Badminton, just like any other physical sport, is extremely strenuous on the body. In badminton, nearly every part of our body is completely engaged at all times. At Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton Academy, the Para and abled body players did some warm-up exercises before the starting of the session. They did various stretches like wrist rolls, rotator cuff stretch, forward lungs, alphabetical ankle and toe touches.

The players had a wonderful experience. The exercises were of great help in relaxing their bodies.

Excellia School FC enters Quarter Finals

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Sports are a crucial part of a students growth and development.

Excellia school football club has taken part in the District Football League. It feels proud to say that we are running with full points and reached to the quarter finals.

Excellia school football club is playing with 16 teams and the match is held at the Polo ground Lamartneire.

Sports plays an essential part in students’s life.It improves physical and mental health, Empowers students with life skills, they learn time management and discipline and it boost their self confidence too.

WORLD UNITY DAY 2020

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World Unity Day is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. As a tribute to the iron man of India,the students of Excellia School participated in poster making and Slogan Writing Activity on the theme of Rashtriya Ekta. The virtual oath taking ceremony was also done wherein the students took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and to ensure personal contribution towards unification of the nation in their own personal way.

Refurbing Multi-Utility Hall at Excellia School

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The emotions soared high at Excellia School when the renovation finally paued way to handing over Smt. Hemlata Pathak Memorial Hall on 21-10-2020 i.e. Wednesday to para badminton athletes and abled people. Puja was organized at the hall by Chairman Mr. D.S Pathak, Vice Chairperson Mrs. Manju Pathak, Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak and his wife Mrs. Shalini Pathak along with other members of the school management committee. The event was specifically heart – wrenching as the hall has been rendered as a tribute to the chairman’s wife late Mrs. Hemlata Pathak so that there can be a place wherein para and abled athletes can practice and be future ready for international platform.

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Inauguration of Abhijeet Sinha Cricket Academy at Excellia School

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INAUGURATION OF THE CRICKET ACADEMY AT EXCELLIA SCHOOL
Do you know what the favourite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.
Playing sports and engaging in sports activities is an integral part of school curriculum. It amalgamates physical health with mental health. Keeping up with time of complete holistic development, children of Excellia School have been making endeavours to make this a reality for a very long time now. The school boasts best of sports equipments,vast playing fields , specialised coaches to hone the skill of its students and well balanced physical education periods during school hours. On 15thOctober, 2020, the school added yet another feather to its cap of achievements by inaugurating the, “ Abhijeet Sinha Cricket Academy” which is among Uttar Pradesh’s top professional Cricket Academy. The academy has opened its second branch in joint venture with Excellia School. To mark the inauguration of the cricket academy established name from the field of cricket graced the occasion namely, Mr. Abhijeet Sinha (Director A.S.C.A) who felicitated the Director of Excellia School, Mr. Asheesh Pathak and Mr. Mohd. Rafi Rana who is the captain of the North Zone, Vizzy Trophy Team 2020 .
Mr. Abhijeet Sinha’s work has been highly appreciated in the field of cricket as one of his students Akshdeep Nath was selected in IPL 2019 in Royal challengers Bangalore for Rs. 3.65 Crores. The inauguration ceremony was held at Excellia School Ground.
With the opening of this academy the school aims to sharpen the skills of its students who show an inclination towards sports.

Independence Day Celebration 2020

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India’s 74th Independence Day was celebrated with all the festive fervour at Excellia School with pandemic failing to suppress the festive spirit among staff and students. The unfurling of the tricolour was done by the Director Mr Asheesh Pathak in the presence of teachers . The students marked their presence virtually through online app . The patriotic zeal was evident amongst all the students and staff members who had turned up at their designated places with full swing . Post the national anthem the Director Mr Asheesh Pathak addressed everyone about the significance of the day and thus concluding the ceremony with an optimistic approach of dealing with the situations that everyone is facing in today’s times.

EXELLIA LAUNCHES ONLINE CLASSES

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With Covid-19 pandemic hampering the functionality of the country, each and every citizen of the nation is doing his share of duty to corroborate the best possible measures to regain some normalcy in the lives of people around them. Excellia School in one such measure launched its online teaching classes for the students so that the efficacy of having live teaching sessions and the benefits of passing first-hand information to the students could be delivered in appropriate manner.

We at Excellia School are using Two Platforms for Distance Learning .

Excellia School App , supported by School Knot , is used to share Videos, Assignments, Worksheets, Reading Material , etc. .This helps student to access all the study material at one place with ease.

Collaborating with Microsoft Teams App, the school has yet again marked a milestone and affirmed that quality approach will never be compromised will under any circumstances. The online classes’ pilot launch was done on 16th April 2020, Thursday with teachers delivering lectures to students in live sessions. Taking care of the aspects of teaching the students without sounding monotonous, sports lectures, music sessions and dancing classes have also been implemented in the online curriculum. Congratulating the team on the successful launch of the live session Director Mr Asheesh Pathak and Principal Mrs Sonia Vardhan vowed to keep their share of philanthropy up and running during these crucial times.

Health Camp for Staff 2020

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Teachers are the foundation of the school and their well-being is of paramount importance for they have to look after the students and educating them. Thus medical camp was organized for the staff members of Excellia School on 5th March 2020 i.e. Thursday wherein blood test along with various tests was conducted to inform them about their health status. The Director Mr. Asheesh Pathak also underwent the examination along with other employees of the school.

SOF Winners 2020

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Excellians have shown an excellent performance in National Science Olympiad in different streams. Nevertheless this could not have been possible without the extravagant efforts put by the students as well as the school facilitators.

CLASS PRESENTATION K.G-B & Playgroup 2020

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Presentations are extremely useful both inside and outside the classroom. It helps to develop vocabulary and speaking skills in the children. They also build confidence. So the tiny –tots of Excellia School had showcased a class presentation on 25th and 27th February. During the presentations students experienced different roles, responsibilities and worked upon different perspectives. The students were very excited to act according to their theme / topics. Few children presented English and Hindi rhymes while some of them narrated a story with its moral. The Eye-catching presentation was the dance performed on various Hindi beats. The aim of the activity was to make the little ones develop confidence and eradicate stage phobia from them. It was a wonderful sight to see them all working together and using their skills and talents with full excitement.

CLASS PRESENTATION 2020

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Presentations are extremely useful both inside and outside the classroom. It helps to develop vocabulary and speaking skills in the children. They also build confidence. So the tiny –tots of Excellia School had showcased a class presentation on 25th and 27th February. During the presentations students experienced different roles, responsibilities and worked upon different perspectives. The students were very excited to act according to their theme / topics. Few children presented English and Hindi rhymes while some of them narrated a story with its moral. The Eye-catching presentation was the dance performed on various Hindi beats. The aim of the activity was to make the little ones develop confidence and eradicate stage phobia from them. It was a wonderful sight to see them all working together and using their skills and talents with full excitement.

Fancy Dress Competition 2020

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Aiming to combine learning with fun and to develop confidence in the little ones by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of audience “Fancy dress competition” was held at Excellia School on 6.02.20 i.e. Thursday. Our Excellians came dressed in various costumes and expressed their feelings in innocent and melodious voice.