SALWAN TIMES

“Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude." – Ralph Marston

As a grand celebration of achievement and perseverance, the Salwan Education Trust organized a  felicitation ceremony on 13th July 2024 at the prestigious India Habitat Center. The primary objective of the ceremony was to honour the outstanding academic and sports accomplishments of students from Grades X and XII for the session 2023-24 and to celebrate the success of alumni who have made significant contributions in various professional fields such as medicine, exports, entrepreneurship, and the armed forces. The ceremony began with a prayer of gratitude to almighty, followed by a welcome address from the  Chairman Trust, Sh. Sushil Dutt Salwan,who expressed pride in the students and gratitude to the alumni for their remarkable achievement. Dignitaries, including the Chairpersons, MC members, Directors and Principals of Salwan Schools, witnessed the event. Awards were presented to top-performing students and distinguished alumni, including Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar and actor Dinkar Sharma, who inspired attendees with their success stories.

The event also honoured teachers with Distinguished Teacher Awards, acknowledging their invaluable contributions in nurturing the skills of the students. The event underscored Salwan Schools' commitment to excellence and community, setting a high standard for future celebrations and continuing to inspire future generations.

 Student’s felicitation

Teacher’s felicitation

At the Delhi State Swimming Championship, which took place on July 14–16, 2024, swimmers from all throughout the state put outstanding performances.  At the competition, Prateek Singh of SPS Gurugram's class XII gave a fantastic performance. Prateek won four gold medals in all, including the coveted Best Swimmer Trophy, to emerge as the competition's best swimmer. 

Events and Awarded Medals:

• 50 meters Freestyle: Gold Medal

• 200 meters Freestyle: Gold Medal

• 100 meters Freestyle: Gold Medal

• 50 meters Butterfly: Gold Medal

Additional Honours:

• Best Swimmer Trophy: Awarded for exceptional performance across all events.

• Selection for National Swimming Championship: Prateek has been selected to represent Delhi at the upcoming National Swimming Championship in Orissa.

Prateek Singh's remarkable performance at the Delhi State Swimming Championship brings honour to his school and the state.

Champion of the deep

From July 18–21, 2024, a number of competitive swimming events were held at the Haryana State Open Swimming Championship, which showcased some of the best swimmers in the state.  Raunaq Chaudhry and Suhani Ahlawat, both from SPS Gurugram's class XII, excelled at the event and brought honour to the school with their outstanding performances.

Raunaq Chaudhry’s Achievements:

• Gold Medals: 2

• Silver Medals: 1

• Bronze Medals: 1

Suhani Ahlawat’s Achievements:

• Gold Medals: 2

• Silver Medals: 3  

• Bronze Medals: 1

Raunaq Chaudhry and Suhani Ahlawat’s stellar performances at the Haryana State Open Swimming Championship underscore their hard work and commitment.Their achievements not only bring pride to SPS Gurugram but also set a benchmark for excellence in swimming.

Diving into victory -Winners of the competition

Aarav Rattan of class XII from SPS Gurugram ,secured the Gold position in the 26 District Judo Championship held on 25-26 July 2024. The prestigious event took place at Daulatabad, under the banner of the Gurugram Judo Academy.

 Congratulations!!

On July 27, 2024, students from several schools gathered at DAV Public School in Ashok Vihar for the Inter-School Yoga Competition. There, they competed in a series of difficult and elegant asanas. A group of five students represented SPS Gurugram. The competitors who placed third were Avni, Vivikta Arora, Vanishree, Mishita from Class VI and Avya from class IV.

Bending the rules and pushing the limits

Our Commerce students from Class XII—Mokshi Bhardwaj, Palak Agarwal, Pankti Gaur, and Kushal Makkar participated in the interschool competition 'Pariyavaran' on 24th July 2024 at Shriram Millennium School, Gurugram. Competing in the 'Plasticpreneur' category, they secured 1st position with their innovative idea of creating shoes from used plastic.

Also, our Students Akshaya Tiwari (8A), Krishnav Taneja (6B), and Shashwat Rath (8C) participated in Inter School Quiz competition and secured 3rd position.

Turning imagination into innovation

Our students achieved the first position in the "Canva Cuisine". They designed a poster using Canva illustrating a balanced diet (SDG 3) and integrating the principles of UBUNTU. Students also had an interaction with the judges based on their design.

A canvas of imagination,a prize of recognition

‘Math Around Me,’ hosted by Nehru World School, Ghaziabad on July 10, 2024, featured a creative challenge for students. Participants were required to create a 1-minute video showcasing mathematics in real life, tag it on social media, and nominate a friend. Our school entered 12 students across two categories: Grade V (6 students) - and Grade VIII (6 students). The participants from class V were Enakshi Aggarwal, Rudra Parmar, Maanya Joshi, Krishika Khatri, Aashwika and Kushan. The students participated from class VIII were Saurish Mittal, Yash Dingra, Naisah Bhardwaj, Siddid Batra, Reyansh and Shubham Jain.Out of 2503 entries, 6 of our students were selected among the top 200. Enakshi Aggarwal and Saurish Mittal were recognized as Top 30 winners. The competition effectively illustrated math's relevance in daily life, showcasing students' creativity and problem-solving skills.

'Adding up to Victory '

On Friday, 19th July 2024, Our School organized Science Inter House Competition and witnessed an array of creative exhibitions centered around the theme "Prakritik Sanrakshan: Responsibility towards Environment." All the students from classes VI to VIII actively participated in the competition designed to foster environmental awareness and responsibility. The best  entries were shortlisted from each class on the basis of the performance indicators  provided to the participants. The entries were put on exhibition and all the students witnessed and observed the exhibits.

Eco-friendly ideas, award winning solutions

The Inter House Yoga Competition was held on 19 July 2024. The Competition aimed to promote the practice of yoga and encourage participants to showcase their skills. A  Total no of 30 participants registered for the event .Each participant underwent a through registration process to ensure they were placed in the appropriate house.

Winnings  :  Akash House  - Vivikta Arora  (Class VI) 

                      Shristi House - Charvi Yadav – (Class VIII)

Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived.

“Winning isn’t getting ahead of others, it is getting ahead of yourself”

On July 23, 2024, the School Education Department of Haryana, in collaboration with the Haryana State Legal Services Authority, organized the District Level Legal Literacy Competition at Salwan Public School, Gurugram. The event was graced by Capt. Indu Boken Kasana, District Education Officer.

The participants took part in a plethora of competitions based on a total of 18 themes.  

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence act, 2005.

• Dowry Prohibition.

• Human Rights.

• Fundamental Duties.

• Rights of disabled persons.

• Rights of Destitute Women & Children.

• Drug De-addiction.

• Female Foeticide.

• Hygiene and General Awareness.

• Environment.

• Sexual Harassment.

• Child Marriage.

• Right to Education.

• Right to Information.

• Constitution Values.

• Ragging.

• Rights of Senior Citizens.

• Road Safety

A diverse range of events were organized to engage students and enhance their legal awareness. These activities provided students with various platforms to express their understanding and insights on legal and social topics. The competitions included Essay Writing, Slogan Writing, Speech/Declamation, Quiz Competition on Legal Issues, Debate, Skit, Poem Recitation, On-the-Spot Painting, PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) and Preparation of Documentary on Social Issues based on the aforesaid themes.

The ceremony also featured a vibrant cultural program, showcasing student performances that added a festive and celebratory touch to the event.

The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony. The Principal Ms. Rashmi Malik, Director, Maj. Gen Surinder Singh and Capt. Indu Boken Kasana, District Education Officer, presented awards to the winners of various competitions. The Vice Principal delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the guests, participants, and organizers for their contributions and support emphasizing the importance of legal literacy and community engagement.

Celebrating success, rewarding dedication

22-July 28, 2024, commemorating the 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This week-long celebration provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the transformative reforms introduced by NEP 2020 and reaffirm our commitment to advancing education across our nation. Shiksha Saptah aims to foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation among learners, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in the education sector.

Shiksha Saptah- Empowering minds through hands on experience

On July 26, a significant event under the #Plant4Mother "Ek Ped Maa ke Naam" initiative, inspired by the vision of the Honorable Prime Minister, aimed at promoting environmental conservation and sustainability through tree plantation was being participated with zeal and ethos by the students of Salwan Public School, Gurugram in collaboration with  State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Haryana. 34 students of class VIII prepped up and geared towards the real meaning of this plantation drive

Leafing a lasting impact

On July 26, 2023, both the Primary and Middle Wings of SPS Gurugram celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas with fervour and patriotism. The events aimed to honor the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War. The day featured a PowerPoint presentation detailing the significance of the day and the heroic actions of our soldiers, a documentary screening that provided a deeper understanding of the conflict, and a Google form quiz that tested students' knowledge on the subject. Students participated actively, demonstrating their enthusiasm and appreciation for the contributions of our armed forces.

Kargil Vijay diwas Celebrating the triumph of valour

The Intra-Class presentation held on July 10th and 11th, 2024, was a vibrant educational event designed to introduce Grade I and II students to prominent figures in Indian history and culture. The focus of the presentation was to celebrate and learn about the lives and contributions of significant Indian icons. Students actively engaged in the preparation phase, which included creating colourful props, dressing up as their assigned icons, and developing PowerPoint presentations. The event provided a holistic learning experience by combining visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic elements. Students not only gained knowledge about India's influential personalities but also developed public speaking skills and boosted their confidence.

Pillars of India-Celebrating the enduring legacy of India’s heroes

The Cyber Club hosted a series of interactive and educational sessions  for students in classes 3 to 5 on 19th and 20th July. These sessions focused on enhancing digital literacy, fostering a positive gaming environment, addressing cyberbullying, and promoting responsible online behaviour. The aim was to equip young learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Cyber Safety Session - the password to a secure online world

“Learning is Experience. Everything else is just information.” -Albert Einstein

The opportunities to learn by doing, and to reflect on those experiences was enthusiastically embraced by the students. Educators of SPS, Gurugram made use of engaging learning activities that are tailored to the needs and interests of the learners. Students were motivated to learn by stimulating their curiosity and to empower their theoretical knowledge to practical endeavors   in a multitude of settings inside and outside the classroom.

Various activities were conducted to introduce and reinforce the concepts related to different academic and co-curricular subjects.

Few glimpses are as follows:-

Blue Color Day Celebration 

To introduce our little Salwanians into the mesmerizing realm of Blue Color,  we at Salwan Public School, sector 15, celebrated ‘Blue Colour Day’ on Friday, 5th July, 2024. Blue is a cool and calming colour that shows creativity and intelligence. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, serenity and truth.

Blue Brigade-Exploring the world of blue

Safety ambassadors- Spreading awareness and protecting safety

Story-telling Activity- The Cap seller and the Monkey

Cloth Folding Activity-I &II

International Tiger Day

Dressing up for a difference: Students as community helpers

“When the roots are deep, there is no need to fear the find”

It is rightly said, ‘What we learn with pleasure, we never forget. On 12th July 2024, the students of class II A conducted an assembly highlighting the wonders of plants.

The assembly commenced with a serene prayer, thanking the Almighty for the beautiful life. Following the prayer, our esteemed Principal took centre stage to emphasize the importance of environmental conservation and initiated a tree plantation ceremony. With great enthusiasm, a sapling was planted, symbolizing our commitment to nurturing and preserving our natural surroundings. The assembly continued with a captivating story-yoga session wherein student demonstrated the poses inspired by nature, a thought-provoking mime act was presented next The vibrant rhythm of the assembly was further enhanced by a lively dance performance.

Our Principal, Ms. Rashmi Malik shared her insightful observations, commending the efforts of the students and emphasized the importance of integrating environmental awareness into our daily lives. She highlighted the PM’s initiative –‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ and asked the parents  and the students to plant a tree in the name of mother. The class assembly ‘The Green Guardians’ reinforced the idea that each one of us has a part to play in ensuring a greener and more sustainable future.

'Tree- mendous efforts for a sustainable future '

On July 19, 2024, Grade II-B at Salwan Public School conducted an assembly on ‘Save the Environment’. The event aimed to educate and inspire environmental conservation.  Highlights included a presentation on the importance of saving environment, a skit ‘Swarg Mein Hardtaal’ and a fashion show showcasing outfits made from recycled materials, promoting the 5 R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle.

The assembly concluded with a dance pledge, ‘The Earth is my home’. In addition to being educational, the assembly highlighted the passion of the students of class II B.

Dazzling the audience- Assembly presentation

To provide invigorating exposure to the magic of ‘Medicinal Plants’ ,learners of Grade II E conducted a heart-warming assembly on July 26, 2024, with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of the assembly was to enable students  recognize the importance of conserving medicinal plants and their natural habitats and to explore sustainable practices related to the cultivation and harvesting of medicinal plants. The assembly  aimed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, blending scientific knowledge with cultural appreciation and practical skills.

Healing the future: Students unlock the secret of medicinal plants

“Responsibility Towards Environment” Prakritik Sanrakshan” The class assembly of V-B,held on July 10, 2024, effectively underscored the theme of Responsibility Towards the Environment, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the school community The event began with a thematic introduction and a reflective prayer, setting a contemplative tone. Educational segments, including the ‘Word and Plant of the Day’ and the ‘Millet of the Month,’ contributed to the assembly’s informative depth. News updates and a book review of The Diary of an Ice Princess engaged the audience with themes of identity and responsibility. Poetic readings, a dance performance and a skit all illustrated environmental care. The assembly's success was marked by enthusiastic student participation and positive feedback from both the Headmistress and parents, emphasizing its effectiveness in promoting environmental awareness

Sprouting awareness: Students highlighting  the importance of ‘Prakritik Sanrakshan’

“The power of speech lies in its sound”

The ‘Phonics Workshop’ organized by SPS GGN on July 20, 2024, offered a valuable learning experience for the parents of Mont - I class students. This workshop provided an introduction to phonics, emphasizing the relationship between sounds and written symbols. Participants engaged in phonemic awareness activities designed to enhance their ability to recognize and manipulate sounds within words.

In order to enhance handwriting and letter identification, the session also provided helpful guidance on letter formation. Techniques for blending sounds into words were demonstrated, helping parents understand how to support their children’s reading fluency and comprehension. Furthermore, reading development strategies were covered, giving participants practical ways to support their kids' literacy development.

By the time the program ended, parents and kids were full of energy and self-assurance, ready to keep going on their path of improving their language and reading abilities.

Unlock the power of reading -where every letter and sound comes to life

The National Credit Framework (NCrF) Pilot Project and expected advantages for students of class VI was the topic of an introductory YouTube live session on July 27,2024, conducted by the school, where our Principal Ms. Rashmi Malik was the keynote speaker. The Goal of the workshop was to give a general overview of the NCrF, including its goals, methods of implementation and expected advantages for students. Ms.Vaishali Sibal, the Middle Wing Coordinator commenced the session by apprising the audience about NCrF and NEP 2020.

The Principal provided more details of the framework integration with the current curriculum throughout the event, emphasizing how it will improve students learning outcomes and facilitate individualized learning pathways.

Connecting the dots: National Credit Framework Webinar

On Saturday, 27th July 2024, SPS, Gurugram, hosted the insightful session ‘Connection before Correction’-led by Ms. Sonam Chaudhary, a Clinical Psychologist from Fortis. The session was attended by the parents and  teachers of grade III students. It focussed  on strengthening relationships with Generation  -Z children.

The goal of the workshop was to give parents hands on experience for fostering bonds with their kids. Understanding the distinctive characteristics and beliefs of Generation Z, cultivating emotional intelligence and engaging in active listening were among the main lessons learned. Ms. Sonam  stressed on the value of encouraging and supporting children through affirming language and communication.

Growing knowledge and connections

The Gurugram Police Cyber Crime Unit, organized a 10 days Police Cyber Security Summer Internship Program 2024 for the students of classes IX and X. It was an enriching experience led by Dr. Rakshit Tandon (advisor), senior police officers, and industry professionals specializing in IT, cyber forensics, and banking technology. The program aimed to equip students with crucial skills to address the increasing threat of cybercrime.

Over the course of the program, students were engaged in interactive sessions, case studies, and group discussions that highlighted real-world cyber security applications. They gained hands-on experience and deepened their understanding of a wide range of topics, including threat analysis, cyber hygiene, digital footprints, gaming threats and disorders, CSAM, malware and spam, online security, call spoofing, card swapping, card cloning, the Code of Criminal Procedure, social engineering, public vulnerability, advanced phishing, quantum computing, digital arrest, encryption, cyber sovereignty, incident response, and digital forensics.

Hands on experience to protect the digital world

On July 18, 2024, Kabir Dev Mittra, a wildlife enthusiast and Tiger Ambassador with ‘Kids for Tigers’, visited Salwan Public School, Gurugram to lead a session on tiger conservation. His engaging presentation highlighted the importance of preserving tiger species and India's biodiversity while  addressing the impacts of climate change. Mr. Kabir introduced students to Kids for Tigers' activities, including biodiversity camps and Tiger Fest, and encouraged them to become young conservation ambassadors. The session successfully raised awareness, with students expressing enthusiasm to participate in conservation efforts. Mr. Kabir's compelling presentation and his deep passion for wildlife conservation impacted the audience.The students departed with a renewed appreciation for tigers and a heightened sense of responsibility towards protecting the environment.

Joining paws for a cause: Students attending the session

On 10th of July, a workshop was organized for Class XI and XII students specializing in Painting and Fashion Studies by Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to enhance the creativity and practical skills of the students through interactive activities and presentations. Starting with a dynamic warm-up session, students engaged in collaborative activities that encouraged creative thinking. An innovative newspaper-based activity challenged students to craft artistic and fashion items from waste materials, fostering imagination and resourcefulness. The workshop concluded with students presenting their creations, showcasing their concepts and techniques. The workshop was a resounding success, providing students with a platform to explore their creative abilities and collaborate with their peers. It was good learning experience for students.

The Power of Practical Learning

Jyotsna Choudhary (Class II)                      

Anushka Rana (Class - X) 

Maanya Sharma (Class - V) 

Advika (Class - I)