Venerable Bhante Gyanpurnik releasing the SAMWIT Journal
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Venerable Bhante Gyanpurnik releasing the SAMWIT Journal
Venerable Bhante Gyanpurnik releasing the SAMWIT Journal DAVSKVB Students at Tundikhel in Swami Vivekananda Sanskriti knowledge Test SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 1 Highlights Make Changes, not resolutions Happy New Year 2072 B.S. to all the parents/guardians, teachers, students and well wishers -DAVSKVB family Annual Day of Kindergarten astounded DAVSKVB Chairman’s Goldstar Award Nominees 2014-15 All the wings of DAVKSVB selected the nominees of Chairman's Goldstar Award for the academic year 201415 in the month of March. The nominees were finalized by the Wing Co-ordinators consulting with respective CCE mentors and CCA In-charges. After thorough investigation on the multidimensional activities of the students, nominees were selected from each section of each class. UKG A 1. Pratistha Rana 2. Somyam Dhakal 3. Shneha Agrawal Class I 1. Saumel Shrestha 2. Azumi Gurung 3. Shreeya Mishra 4. Kritan Poudel 5. Alvin Maharjan DAVSKVB celebrated annual day of kindergarten on 9th March, 2015. DAV Kindergarten students astounded all the audience present in Buddha hall with their extraordinary performances. It was very difficult for the parents and teachers to belive that the students performing in front of them were the tiny toddlers of Kindergarten. The main attraction of the programme was the dance on the song "Malai America ni Yehi". Similarly, other dances on Hindi songs and English songs were also equally good. The drama performed on the theme of holy touched the heart of the audience. In the last segment of the programme, the teachers also danced with the students which added the extra charm to the programme and parents really enjoyed seeing their kids dancing with their teachers- the people behind the show. The programme was graced by the School Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia, Principal Ms. Bhubaneshwari Rao. Vice-Principal Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, CAOs and Wing Co-ordinators. Some students from classes IV & V also got the opportunity to witness the big show of small children. Class III 1. Arushi Jalan 2. Niti Singhania 3. Dipashi Sharma 4. Saptami Prasai 5. Payal Kumari 6. Nemisha Bastakoti 7. Shekher Sarawagi 8. Saurav Acharya After this procedure, the nominees will be placed in an interview with the Chairperson Mr. Anil Kedia for the Chairman's Goldstar Award. All the DAVians are aware that the Chairman's Goldstar Award is the greatest award till now in DAVSKVB. To be the nominees, students need to be excellent in academics, co-curricular activities and discipline including other holistic feature of education. UKG B 1. Arman Shrestha 2. Ipsha Khanal 3. Shubhashree Karki - A - B - C - D - E -A -B -C -D -E -F -G -H Class II 1. Aastha Thakur 2. Sanskruti Panigrahy/ Muskan Joshi 3. Tushar Agrawal 4. Kripa Poudel 5. Rushil Subba Class IV 1. Pranita Pokharel 2. Anusha Tuladhar 3. Dibyadhwoj Singh Khatri 4. Kritika Maharjan 5. Keshav Singhania 6. Palak Beriwal 7. Harsh Vardan Tyagi -A -B -C -D -E -A -B -C -D -F -H Class V 1. Devika Agrawal 2. Samay Chaudhary 3. Samiksha Ghimire 4. Resha Shrestha 5. Nitiya Shrestha 6. Shruti Sarawagi 7. Shreya Agrawal 8. Vischita Shrestha 9. Nidhi Chaudhary -A -B -C -D -E -F -G -H -I Class VI 1. Jiya Shakya 2. Sangya Baidya 3. Drishti Rauniyar 4. Lisa Bajracharya 5. Merit Singh Suwal 6. Parva Chaudhary 7. Muskan Goel 8. Tisha Dey 9. Anshu Pandit -A -B -C -D -E -F -G -H -I Class VII 1. Subhekshya Dhakal 2. Kusum Pandey 3. Karan Mahto 4. Anushka Shrestha 5. Miraj Maharjan 6. Richal Keriwal 7. Sahil Kumar 8. Mansi Kalwar 9. Saakar Agrawal -A -B -C -D -E -F -G -H -I Class VIII 1. Sakchhyam Shrestha 2. Aashna Shrestha 3. Umish Shrama 4. Salina Maharjan 5. Sanju Khaiju 6. Shubhojit Ghimire 7. Aakansha Dhoot 8. Arvind Chaudhary 9. Siddhanta Chaudhary -A -B -C -D -E -F -I -H -I Class IX 1. Sayana Rai 2. Shreeya Lal 3. Isha Maharjan 4. Sriyukta Pradhananga 5. Romika Bansal 6. B. Bhusan Rao 7. Aashutosh Devkota 8. Shruti Shah -A -B -C -D -E -F -G -H Celebration 'Nepali Ramailo Saanjh' and felicitation programme 21st February/DAVSKVB Devkota Nepali Club organized Nepali entertainment evening and felicitation to the scholars and linguists of Nepali literature here in the school premises on 20th February. With the objective to promote and protect Nepali languages, the programme was launched, according to Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, Vice Principal. On the occasion, students of DAVSKVB acted on multifarious dances, Nepali sonnets, and contemporary drama. Beside the entertainment, three renowned literates were felicitated by DAVSKVB in the very moment. The Three luckiest senior literates honoured by DAVSKVB are Mr. Rambabu Subedi, leading child literati, Prof. Dr. Sushma Acharya and Mr. Dhirendra Premarsi, senior journalist. With these prominent figures, unsurpassed scorers of X SLC/CBSE in 2014/15 from DAVSKVB on Nepali subject were also certified with tribute. Students awarded with certificate of achievement are Baibhav Bista, Bajra Mani Shakya, Pujan K.C. and Safal Pathak from SLC board while Adarsha Pandit and Rohan Gurung are from CBSE board. After felicitation, all the literates also presented the condition of Nepali literature and Nepali teaching to the DAVSKVB parents, students and teachers. Almost all the guests focused that Nepali language was the vehicle for uniting all the Nepali existing in the world and it was not the language Senior child literati Mr. Rambabu Subedi Receiving appreciation letter in DAVSKVB of any particular community. Supporting the guests remarks, Vice- principal at the mean time forwarded Nepali language and culture is our base. He alerted that it was almost unimaginable to be good and smart after being detached from the base. All the literates at the moment shared they were very grateful to DAVSKVB for struggling hard to preserve the essence of Nepali in both academics and co-curricular activities in the globalizing world. The entire programme was graced by Chairperson, Mr. Anil Kedia, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, Principal, CAO and Wing Co-ordinators. Grade VI students dancing on (Chatta Rumal Kyamalu,) Nepali filmy Song Deusi Bhaili Competition held for V to XII Devkota Nepali Club (DNC) organized an inter-house Deusi Bhaili Competition on the eve of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals on 28th September. In the event, 3 teams each in Deusi and in Bhaili took part. The competition was judged by Mr. Devi-Neupane, Club In-charge of primary and Ms. Laxmi Khatri, member of Nepali Department. The programme was graced by Mr. Ramchandra Khanal Vice-Principal and Mr. Janardan Ghimire CAO where Mr. Narayan Khatiwada HOD of Nepali chaired the programme. With the increasing modernization, the originality of culture and festives are changed, DNC revealed both the changes and the core truth in Deusi and Bhaili. Besides, students also portrayed the reality that festivals as the ornament of the country should not be ignored at any cost. As declared in the result, under categories of Bhaili, Mt. Machhapuchhre stood in first position followed by Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Gaurishankar in 2nd and 3rd position respectively while in the categories of Deusi, Mt. Lhotse stood in first position followed by Mt. Kanchanjanga and Mt. Annapurna in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 3 Principal's Speech This day is emotional yet cherishing H onourable Chairman Shree Anil Kedia Vice Principal Mr Ram Chandra Khannal, Wing Co ordinators, Faculty Heads, Mentors, teachers and all present here a very good afternoon Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a mean into feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. It is possible that psychology has ignored gratitude because it appears, on the surface, to be a very obvious emotion, lacking in interesting complications: we receive a gift-from friends, from family, from God- and then we feel pleasurably grateful. But while the emotion seemed simplistic even to me but, I soon discovered that gratitude is a deeper, more complex phenomenon that plays a critical role in human happiness. Gratitude is literally one of the few things that can measurably change people’s lives. Every present is build upon past and future blooms out of it. So first and foremost on this thanks giving Gratitude Day we must join our hands to pay homage to the two great souls of late Shree Shankar Lal Kedia and late Shree Sushil Kedia. They are the guiding force of our school.They are heavenly souls but dwells in each of us as the supreme guiding torch of life. For they are our fountain heads. We must also bend our heads in gratitude to our founder Dayananda Saraswati. Yes we all join our hands and bow our heads to thank that supreme force in any form for giving us this beautiful life to serve this universe. Next to them, I want to place my deep sense of gratification to our honourable Chairman Shree Anil Kedia for not only enforcing me the honour and priviledge of this administrative role but also for standing hard by our side with his unstinting support over the years. Sir, has never failed to champion this educational venture under the name 4 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 of DAVSKVB. His unshakeable belief in this institution coupled with his selfless commitment and simple know how of the life has enabled our school to reach the heights of success. Under his leadership this institution stands as a living example of quality education. As a Principal in my case, the relationship that we as team build with him as a Chairperson is both critical and unique. He is there as a critical guide, to ask difficult questions, to say yes and no at times but most importantly to support the School’s progress and development. Once again on behalf of my team and teachers I am extremely grateful to him for his belief in us and his desire to see Every present is build upon past and future blooms out of it our school evolve, flourish and roll on to scale the newer heights of success but with a difference. Can we have a big round of applause for him? I am often asked what my vision for the school is. And at present the development is being rewritten and at its heart is the individual student and the values of the school. These are an essential non – negotiable part of enabling the community here at the school to thrive, its members to fee valued and to aspire, to achieve their potentials. What I expect of each one of the students is that he or she will aspire to do his or her best and live without regret knowing that they have achieved at levels that which they once could only and hardly dream. This is possible, we can dream and achieve this because of all the virtuous and wonderful people with golden hearts who joined our school to give themselves for the good of society, country and the world as a whole. The list to whom we are indebted is indeed long and very long, yet today Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao Principal it should not go unmentioned. Here let me extend sincere gratification and deep appreciation to our Vice Principal Mr. Ramchandra Khanal for his endless efforts from the foundation to this time. He is not man of words but action. And please believe me that he has quick solutions to every problem. My acknowledgment and sincere thanks also goes to our CAO's Mr. Janardan Ghimire and Madam Vijaya Tater for their silent yet immense contributions throughout the year and ever. Equally we place on record the contribution and relentless support of our Wing Coordinators who manage their wings so perfectly that they fly high on the sky, the sky of success of course with their teams. I know this team of co-ordinators is the heartbeat of the school and believe me they are omnipresent in the school. Yes thank you Mr. Madhab Upadhaya, Mr. Meghji Tank, Mr. Andrew Filtz Patrick, Ms.Shanti Gurung and Mr. Prashant Samal. They are the life lines of the school. And we are so fortunate to have them with us.Lets thank them with a loud round of applauses too One head that recruits teachers very timely for the school is our HR Mr. Abhishek Dhakal. He is young yet matured to judge the nerves of new teachers but his interviews are endless. Yes that tells us, how hard he works. Thank you Abhishek for being there to solve resource needs on time. Kindly bear with me as I said the list is long. Yes the next group to acknowledge, appreciate and gratify are our faculty co-ordinators, our subject experts. Their planning, implementation and achievement within the classrooms and out is marvelous example to cite. We count on them. Their leadership in their own faculty is amazing and rewarding as well. Such we whole heartedly thank the entire HOD team for enriching the experiences of teaching and learning activity throughout the session. Thank you all and here goes a round of applause for them too. Equally we thank the CCE mentors for their support and co-operation to the school in a big big way; they made the CCE dream of transforming the students into learners of 21st century come true. They were more like mini connecting bridges across the students, teachers, parents, examination incharge and the administration. Kudos and thank you so much mentors. You have added a new system to our school which will surely be carried in the future too. Our school proudly stands ahead in relevance to co-curricular activities. And it’s not possible without our extra ordinary Activity Incharges Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire and Mrs. Anusha Rana. We appreciate and acknowledge their contribution throughout the year. One man who makes the school updated on time with colouful look is our Club Coordiantor Mr. Shiv Narayan Mirda and without him we are at times helpless. Such we express our gratification to him today and ever.Yes it’s time to thank and count on our Club Incharges and House Incharges equally. They are the pillars of co-curricular activities and they make the clubs and house achieve their goal. Thank you to all the club and house incharges. Yes we do thank our disciplinary incharges as well. Let’s not forget that DAV is a synonym for discipline. And without disciplinary incharges this legacy of discipline would have been shaken. Now we enter into the main significant segment of the thanks giving ceremony. Any school thrives on the teaching community and we understand why it is so. Teachers are the nervous system of the school. They are the power house of our school. They are the motion pictures and images of school. They shoulder the maximum responsibility of our school. I without any hesitation can claim the DAV nests the great and inspiring teachers who in return produce great students. Today we take this opportunity to salute our great, our veteran teachers. We cannot miss to thank and acknowledge each and every teacher for registering their names in the success of the school. We thank you teachers and expect the same zeal, passion and enthusiasm in the days to come. May I have a big round of applause for all the teachers of DAV? Amongst this gathering we must notify and notice some silent, soft but solid contributors to our school for years in and out. I know you all must have guessed it correct. And believe me we cannot survive without them. Right I mean the account personnel’s, we thank our number faculty Mr.Hari Gurung, Mr Vijay Karna ,Ms Rinku, Mr.Som Raj Pandey and others in accounts department, they manage the finance and we have its previledge. Equally we thank the store keepers, lab experts, IT experts and others for their contribution which at times looks hidden yet very prominent in day to day functioning of the school. I am desperate to thank the young team of people assisting closely to the school and very especially to the offices. Such I thank and appreciate Usha, Deepak, Nirmal, Rupa, Erista, Preeti and Luna. Sometimes I wonder how they breathe We own a great debt of gratitude to our parent’s community for trusting us to educate their children amidst the pressure which is exerted on them from all the sides. May be god made them very strong for us. Thank you team and yes they are always smiling let the smile be easy or hard. Over the years they have learnt to give smile on the face of our school. So here goes a big round of applause for them. How can I forget to thank our Infirmary staff for checking and keeping the students fit? I sincerely acknowledge our motherly figure an embodiment of love and care Madam Chunnu Adhikari with her team. Thank you to maam and her team. We must also acknowledge the media cell members very especially Bigyan and sangita as well as the examination cell members for their prompt and valuable services to the School. We applaud to thank them loud. And I hope today’s pictures too will be uploaded soon. Now we enter to thank our loud yet significant department ‘House Keeping’ I meant loud not cause of our vibrant housekeeping incharge Seemaji but because she with her team round the clock extend the services to school. They prepare the ground to build upon the success and we wholeheartedly thank and acknowledge the efforts of all our didi’s and dai’s, be it Thakur dai, Tika dai, Narayan dai , Durga didi, Urmila didi, Sunita didi and each one of them for their through support to the school. Here we cannot leave behind the out sourcing staff for extending their efforts tirelessly to support the School. We also acknowledge and thank our transport people I mean our driver dai's for reaching our students to us on the sunny as well as the rainy days. I like to place on records the good security extended to us by our guards too. We own a great debt of gratitude to our parent’s community for trusting us to educate their children. And we need to understand that we are working on lives not products. Our roles are very determining in making the future of thousands of students entrusted to us. And even with hardships and sacrifices we need to be dedicated, committed and fulfilling to all. This day is emotional yet cherishing. The sun of session 2014-15 sets soon but the journey doesn’t end. This sunset will give rise to new sun with morning glory that is the upcoming session 2015-16. Once we talk of it we need to know there is a lot more to do but with the support and help of one and all we will keep working and keep moving. Thank you one and all for joining us on this great day. Here I may have missed out to acknowledge and appreciate some of many because I said the list is long and it will take one full day to mention every branch, every leaf, every flower, every fruit, trunk and roots of DAVSKVB, So, finally thanking everyone near and far who have supported DAVSKVB, a school where life meets its strength to accomplish its goals to stand proud in the world. Thank you and please don’t stop and don't allow any life to go in vain. With hope of new day, the past day goes to rest. Such with a hope to have a great new session 2015-16 a head with all of you we are saying goodbye to the session 2014-15. I take the leave. Thank you one and all. Teachers' Gratitude Speech SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 5 Editorial Marching ahead towards Educational Hub - Janardan Ghimire Editor in Chief B esides imparting only the official and formal teaching learning pedagogy, DAVKSVB has exercised to introduce thematic subjects in its day to day practice. These practices can be classified into four groups such as i) Students based ii) Knowledge based iii) Skill based and iv) Value based. Editorial Firstly, to focus on the students based education, DAVSKVB has conducted theatre, empirical, linguistic, fabulous programmes, etc. Theatre based education compulsorily requires one minimum drama in a year from the students' side, where as empirical education relates with i) Field Trips ii) Tour iii) Excursions and iv)Visit programmes. These programmes are even made for some of the teaching faculty. The school has introduced different types of reinforcement programmes to take the students into the right track of teaching learning activities. Best Section Award, Golden Tray Award and Principal's Subject Sweepstakes are announced in the recent years for the positive reinforcement. Likewise, the school wants to internationalize its approach through the induction of different foreign languages. French, German and Chinese are the languages introduced in DAVSKVB to support this concept. Faboulous Fundays (Recently developed as the fabulous Mondays) is the programme conducted in senior as well as junior level to entertain the students. Secondly, to focus on the knowledge based society, the school has settled Informative mechanism by forming the separate media center for the smooth functioning of all sorts of media. The school wants to increase the intensive research capacity of teachers by publishing a research journal called 'SAMWIT'. In a short course of time, SAMWIT has made the remarkable changes among DAVians. To enrich the metaphysical concept of the students, the school has introduced some of the classical subjects in its teaching curriculum. Sanskrit and Pali in the form of Pariyatti are those practices. Thirdly, skill based systems like vocational studies, activity oriented CCE system, Laboratory based educational approach, are other feathers to develop the DAVSKVB as an educational hub. The school is planning to advance with social and language lab in upcoming years to fulfill the laboratory approaches of teaching and learning. In vocational studies, the school has started classes on Mass media, Beauty and health science, IT and electronics, Fashion designing and Banking. School conducts hundreds of cocurricular activities to meet the needs of 21st century education and for the convinience of the students and parents, school publishes Activity calender which includes list of programmes, dates and nature of programmes to be conducted in an academic session. Fourthly, to focus on the value based education, DAVSKVB provides moral science classes, strict discipline mechanism, Vipasana meditation for the students and Spiritual Havans in different wings, morning assembly with Gayatri Mantra and Buddha Vandana are other regular activities conducted to promote the value based education. With these exercises, DAVSKVB is moving ahead to make this institution as an educational hub of the nation. School Media Center Team 1. Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire 2. Ms. Anusha Rana 3. Mr. Bigyan Sube di 4. Mr. Umesh Saud 5. Mr. Prabesh Acharya 6. Ms. Sangita Sube di 7. Mr. Baburam Paudel 6 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 - - - - - - - S. CC A Co-ordinator P. CC A Co-ordinator Desk Editor Editorial Support Web Designer & Dev. Editorial Staff Photographer Assembly Award Principal rewarded achievers, social servers 24th February/DAVMC P rincipal, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao rewarded splendid achievers and social servers in the morning assembly of the secondary wing on 24th February. Those DAVSKVB members who are able to recognize DAVSKVB are further inspired on their marked way through assembly in the presence of Principal. This time, Pradhumn Singh, student of IX ‘E’ was certified by honour for being 2nd Runner up in inter school FOZ Badminton Tournament held on the occasion of 19th Anniversary of Central Zoo under NTNC management on 19th December 2014. Likewise, Bhumika Thapa (IX) was honoured for securing 2nd position with cash prize Rs. 2,500, medal and certificate in Martyrs’ Cup First Nationwide U-14 open Table Tennis Tournament organized by Kathmandu District Sports Development Committee on 30th and 31st January. Similarly, Ananya Awale VI ‘C’ was awarded with Slash, Medal and trophy for being declared as the Runner up in the event named little champ 2015 organized by Media Land Private Ltd. Kathmandu. Ananya also was honoured with most confident award in the same event. Another DAVSKVB kid, Shristi Rauniyar grabbed best skin award in the very event. Likewise, in 20th social environment technology exhibition organized by St. Xavier’s College on 7th February, a team of five students namely Mayanka Rajgadia, X ‘H’, Ashutosh Sharma – X ‘H’, Rishabh Raj Singh- X ‘H’, Abhihay Shah – X ‘F’ and Raghav Gupta X ‘G’ were honoured with medal and certificate in the exhibition. Similarly, Apratim Shrivastav IX ‘F’ was appreciated by the assembly for being among top 7 debaters in an event organized by leadership academy Anamnagar, Kathmandu on 14th February. In the same way, Subhekshya Paneru VIII ‘A’ received assembly tribute for her participation in poem writing and recitation competition held on 24th December on the occasion of 19th Anniversary of Central Zoo under NTNC management Besides these individual and team scorers of DAVSKVB, 46 students of DAVSKVB from grades V, VI, VII and VIII, were awarded by Diasim Learning, Mumbai India and its founder Mr. Dinesh Bathija. Mr. Bathija had conducted special examination during his mathematic schooling in DAVSKVB. Principal rewarded all the achievers with certificate in the assembly. The students receiving certificate from grade V are Ridhima Kunwar Chhetri, Krish Devkota, Shreyash Lal, Umang Dadhich, Sneha Chaudhary, Suhrit Ghimire, Kashish Raut, Rabina Burlakoti, Sanil Maharjan, Samyak Sthapit, Harshika Agrawal and Sanjukta Sengupta , Likewise, students rewarded by Principal from grade VI are, Vijay Raj Khadka, Priyanshu Shrestha, Sajan Bajracharya, Chirag Agrawal, Gaurav Malla, Shrishtika Bajracharya, Samridhi Shakya, Bhargavi Singh, Aanchal Shrestha, Jiya Juneja and Vanshika Kothari. Splendid social servers in super bowl food donation were also honoured for their remarkable support to the needy society.... In the same way winners of VII are Varsha Agrawal, Bibhav Raj Bajracharya, Saksham Chaudhary, Nitin Agrawal, Ankit Mishra, Evanika Kunwar, Monica Agrawal, Sozen Raj Joshi, Rahul Agrawal and Grish Mittal. Finally champions from VIII in the same test are Aastha Bajracharya, Srijan Bhandari, Sajal Thapa Magar, Mecon Joshi, Monsoon Rana Magar, Roshan Poudel, Yawanika Acharya, Anurag Jha, Kriti Biyala, Subhojit Ghimire, Bishrut shrestha, Priyanshu Khetan and Harshita Saraf. Likewise, splendid social servers in super bowl food donation were also honoured for their remarkable support to the needy society. According to the evaluation of DAV management, the top ranked donator to the helpless society are sections D and E of grade I, sections A and D of class II, sections A and F of grade III and sections B and D and grade IV. Similarly, sections D, E and I of grade V, sections A, G and H of grade VI, sections F, G and I of grade VII and sections A,B and F of grade VIII were honoured for their distinctive support in the donation programme. Within the same event, department of vocational education, department of commuter science and DAV Bus Drivers team with Mr. Sundar Shrestha were also honoured for their ample support. On individual basis, students namely Barkha Jaishwal, V ‘G’ Yub Raj Singh VI ‘G’, Shruti Chauhan VII ‘I’, Prachi Agrawal VII ‘H’. Falguni Agrawal VII ‘I’ and Saumya Baidh VII ‘I’ were honour with certificate. Though most of the DAVSKVB member had actively supported the programme but the honour of certificate was granted to the countable donator. In the same donation, partner organization i.e DAV College and their students had also extended the support. In the same assembly honour, DAV +2 students namely Shrijan Gautam XII ‘D’, Neeva Vaidya XI ‘K’, Sabitra Karki – XII ‘D’, Anjit Khatiwada XII ‘F’, Komal Kadel – XII ‘D’ and Arjun Gautam – XII ‘B’ were also awarded with certificates for their notable support. In the same programme, Principal Ms. Rao also honoured the winners of Science Olympiad of the year 2014/15. The winners in the category of receiving gold, silver and bronze medal were rewarded by the Principal. The gold medal winner DAVSKVB students are Nemisha Bastakoti – III, Arjan Dawadi – IV, Lipika Shah- V, Tisha Dey- VI, Harsh K. Agrawal- VII, Mecon Joshi- VIII, Rajat shakya – IX, Bijaya Chandra Luitel- IX, Shuva Prabhat SinghXI, Namakhan Thapa Magar- XII, Roshan Kochar- XII, Anish Kumar Gupta- XII, Yogesh Agrawal- XII, Manish Pandey- XII and Rishika Agrawal- XII. Likewise, the silver medal winning students are Himanshu Saraogi – III, Roja Joshi- IV, Nuriya Awale- V, Anshi Pandit- VI, Falguni Agrawal- VII, Subhojit Ghimire- VIII, Shivam Jaiswal – IX, Larisha KC- X, Preety Mandal – XI and Anushka Agrawal- XII. Similarly, bronze medal winners are Ishan Yadav – III, Deepali Dutta- III, Pranil Gurung- IV, Swastika Ghiraiya – IV, Saharsha Raj Pandey- IV, Sannidhya BhujelV, Samyak Rai- VI, Kaushal Tibrewal- VII, Rajisha Shrestha- VIII, Pratik Thapa- IX, Tabassum Pravin – X, Bimi Shakya- X, Rahul Shah- XI and Mohit Saraogi – XII. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 7 Achievers' Column US Ambassador honoured Shreaya and Shulav His Excellency Peter W. Bodde, the ambassador of United States (US) to Nepal honoured Shreaya Manandhar of class IV and Shulav Manandhar of class X. The medal of recognition are offered to them as a Symbol of the Department of the state’s gratitude and signed by the secretary of the state John F. Kerry. In a letter sent to DAV Principal, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao on 9th March from U.S. Embassy in Nepal, it is stated Shreaya and Shulav were honoured by US ambassador for their sacrifice when her mother Sumitra Manandhar was in an accompanied duty to USA and Afghanistan for about five months. The embassy had also appreciated Mr. Min Adhikari class teacher of X and Anamika Subba class teacher of grade IV for their outstanding support. The Embassy has clearly appreciated the discipline, academics and co-curricular activities of the DAVSKVB in the same letter. U.S. embassy has also stated that it feels honoured to have Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, Vice- Principal and Mr. Megh Ji Tank, Lower Secondary Coordinator for their tireless effort to craft the children better. 2nd win in a row for DAVSKVB in Educatus Knowledge Quest 15 December 2014 Out of total 38 leadings schools of Nepal in the Educatus Knowledge Quest- 2014, DAVSKVB got 1st position on 16th December with Rupees twenty five thousand cash prize. The winner students are from grade XI namely Rohan Gurung, Swaraj Thaman, Roshana Srivastav and Kajal Agrawal. The event was hosted by Bhaddal Institutes Ropar Nr. Chandigarh India. Some of the participating Schools were St. Xavier's, Rato Bangla, Goldengate SOS College, Prime International College, SS College, etc. The students of class XI and XII were contesting the event. Aananya became Little star 2015 Aananya Awale, DAVSKVB student declared the winner of little champ, 2015 in the senior category held by Morning Glory Entertainment, Kathmandu on 21st January in Dasaratha Studium. Out of the total 25 students participating from different schools of valley, Aananya was also awarded with most confident award. In the very event, Drisiti Rauniyar of DAVSKVB received best skin award. While in the challenge of junior category, Saya Koirala of Little Angles was declared Junior little champ 2015. 8 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Kabir stands as a school athlete One of the football forward player of DAVSKVB Kabir Bahadur Shah IX ‘C’ grabbed second position in 200 Meter running competition at 20.20 seconds. The programme was organized by Lalitpur District Sports Development Committee, Athletes Meets in Dasharath Stadium, Kathmandu. Achievers' Column DAVSKVB science teachers attended the talk programme on spiritual Biology 3rd International Conference of science and scientist in DAVSKVB 26 December/DAVMC All the science teachers along with DAV management attended talk programme on ‘spiritual biology’ conducted by Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) on 23rd December. NAST had organized the programme inviting two Indian scientists namely Bhakti Niskam Shanta, PH.D and Bhakti Vigyan Muni, Ph.D. These two scholars presented under the theme ‘Darwin under siege' where they tried to justify the theory on evolution of bodies was no more acceptable. Basically they had tried to forward the challenges of abiogenesis theory. In the queries of DAV news, Dr. Bhakti Vigyan Muni said, ‘Our major theme Anisha topped Inter School Poem Recitation Contest of the paper is; ‘a chemical can’t produce life but life comes from life’. The lecturing programme organized almost two hours was turned in to discussion round where the scientists presented their queries to the speakers. Meanwhile, the chief dignitary Prof. Dr. Jeebraj Pokhrel- Vice Chancellor of NAST, Prof Dr. Bidur Prasad Pokhrel- Chairman of Service Commission of NAST, Prof. Dr. Shekhar Shah- Secretary of NAST welcomed the Indian Scientists. Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao-DAVSKVB, Principal was also invited as the guest of the honour in the programme. Likewise, Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal- Vice Principal, CAO- Mr. Janardan Ghimire and Senior Coordinator- Mr. Madhab Upadhyaya were present in the programme. Moving for the 3rd international conference on Science and scientist being held on 17th and 18th April in DAV, the scientists of Nepal and India had organized such talk programme at Kathmandu University as well. Meghika selected for Turkey visit DAVSKVB petite kids occupy Child Icon 2014 7th March/DAVMC Anisha Thapa, student of IX ‘C’ was declared the winner of Inter school Nepali poem recitation competition organized by NTNC Central Zoo on 29th December. On the occasion of 19th Anniversary of Central Zoo, the programme was organized to generate awareness among the school children in the area of the conservation of nature. The title of the poem provided to the students was my nature, my responsibility. Anisha was honoured with certificate and Cash Prize Rupees Five Thousand. 11th feb, 2014 Meghika Kapri, kid of IV ‘B’ is selected for the child icon contest being held at Turkey. Kapri was declared for the visit in the event held at Rastriya Nach Ghar, Jamal on 1st November by Media Land Private Ltd. Kathmandu. Meghika was also honoured with 1st runner up. Similarly, Roja Joshi of IV ‘G’ won best skin award and Aayusha Subedi declared the most beautiful out of top 30 selected. Within same event organized for junior category, Janya Agrawal of Grade II ‘B’ grabbed most popular viewers choice. In the very event held in the period of winter vacation, Aarya Paudel of IV ‘G’ was also selected in the top 30. Likewise, Anusha Neupane IV G also received participant medal in the same event as forwarded to Ms. Anusha Rana, primary CCA In-charge. These all winners are DAVSKVB primary kids. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 9 Family Jamboree Jamboree I & II : Words on parenting 16th December/DAVMC Family Jamboree of I and II was held on 12th December in the Buddha Hall. The heart of the attraction of the Jamboree were Saraswati Vandana, Barfi dance, Nepali song, contemporary fusion song both from home and abroad . With these, blasted fashion show and dance competition arranged for the parents remained heart of the attraction to the audience. The winner parents of the competition were awarded by Mr. Anil Kedia, Chairperson of the School. The objective of Jamboree is to recreate and involve parents in the children activities. On the day, Dr. S. Radha Mahalaxmi was invited as the chief guest. She is the Principal of kendriya Vidyalay, Kathmandu. Meanwhile DAVSKVB Principal, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao imparted, 'the frequent interaction in between teachers and parents is highly necessary in the current education'. She also focused some of her address in modern parenting as well '. Jamboree is one of the many programme of DAVSKVB where parents and teachers come together to understand the progress in the area of child development according to the Principal. Jamboree VIII Jamboree VI : Mythological drama to international dance Family Jamboree of grade VIII for the session 2014/15 was held on 5th December in the school premises. With a long practice of different stage performance, students had put the event to mega success by winning the head and heart of the parents and dignitaries. The shouting and applause of the audience was enough to understand this. After 3:15 pm, Buddha Hall was almost full with the audience. Without losing any time, the anchor teachers came with their cheerful appearance and magical description of the different event. Then students had to give justice to the songs, dances reflecting the diversified culture of DAVSKVB with some international test aswell. The events of the day were fusion songs, mythological dance, prop dance and Nepali dance including the parents programme, basket ball competition. The stage show came to end with special dance after offering vote to thanks. 10 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 15th February/DAVMC On the occasion of Family Jamboree held for grade VI of the academic year, 2014/15 students here performed on Mythological drama to international dance on 13th February in the school auditorium. As soon as Ms. Paromita Mukherjee extended warm welcome to the parents invited, and requested to observe the progress of the students in the area of holistic development, the curtain of the stage opened with multilingual welcome song. Afterward, turn after turn, students performed on Nepali dance, Hindi dance, Turkish folk dance, western prop dance including mythological dance and drama of eastern societies. Like in every jamboree, students this time also successfully proved that they are learning most of the culture and values of the world adopting their own. Meanwhile parents were also screened with the details of the dance songs and drama with their historical values in the slide. Besides the performances of the student, Parents participated in the badminton competition where they attempted to throw the maximum corks on the basket to be winner of the episode. The best 3 scorers were awarded with medals on the spot. Field Trip & Tour Grade X and XII departed for Pokhara Tour 31st December /DAVMC Interested students of grade X and XII departed for the 3 days Pokhara tour in the last week of December. As stated by Tankanath Ghimire, Secondary CCA In-charge, Grade India Tour 76 students of DAVSKVB along with 6 teachers went for an educational tour to India for 2 weeks from 5th October to 20th October 2014. The participant students are from classes IX and XI. The delegates visited the places of historical importance of Goa, Mumbai, New Delhi and Udayapur. Entire programme was organized and managed by Organic World Tours and Travels, Thamel Kathmandu. The teacher representative for the tour management is Mr. Prashant Samal In-charge of discipline and Transportation Department. X-SLC departed for Pokhara on 27th December, Grade XII-CBSE and some X-CBSE students marched on 29th December while rest students of X-CBSE headed on 31st December. During the tour, some representatives of top School management and all the class teachers of the concerned classes are escorting the students. Every year outgoing students of class X and XII are driven to Pokhara tour just before winter vacation as refreshment for the board preparation after completing their academic course. Field trip to expand the horizon of knowledge 31st December/DAVMC To provide the students with the opportunities to explore horizon of knowledge, student were taken in the field trip in the 3rd Quarter of the 2nd Semester. Classes IX and XI were taken to field trip at Tribhuvan Park on 28th and 29th December 2014 respectively. After visiting these place, students were found to be discussing over environment and natural scenery. Before this, students of grade I and II visited Thankot and Godawari respectively on 24th December while grade III and IV were taken on the same paces on 26th December. Rajat visited the PASCH Youth Camp 17th December/DAVMC Rajat Shakya student of IX 'H' visited the PASCH Youth Camp 2015. The camp was scheduled at Colombo Srilanka on 3rd to 9th January. In the youth camp, students learning German from most of the world school were participated to exchange the culture and education of their society. Rajat was selected for the youth camp through the examination held by Goethe Institute, Kathmandu. Goethe Institute is functioning for the promotion and protection of German language. The institute has also established harmonious relation in the educational and cultural sectors between Nepal and German. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 11 International Visit Mr. Khanal attended Mr. Ghimire participated in cultural Principal’s conference exchange cum language training at Beijing 28th February/DAVMC 2nd February 2015/DAVMC Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal, DAVSKVB Vice-principal attended an international conference of the Principals on the theme empowering principal on 30th and 31st January at South Asia Kerala Kollam, India. DAVSKVB educational consultant, Mr. Janardan Ghimire attended 21 days cultural exchange cum language training at Beijing, China on 8th to 28th January. Vice Principal, Mr. Khanal headed for the conference as he was invited by Goethe Institute to join hands with future partner schools. To the invitee school leaders, three German educational experts hosted entire programme for two days. On the occasion, Mr. Khanal was introduced with the emerging issues in school management, discipline and education with his colleagues. With Mr. Khanal, representatives from Bangladesh, Iran, India, Nepal and Shree Lanka had also participated in the same conference. Goethe Institute, the German Education and culture promoting organization is established globally while Goethe Institute has stood as the partner organization in education for coordinating the German language teaching and learning in DAVSKVB. With Ghimire, other 24 educational School leaders are mainly from Nepal including from Russia and Mongolia. These entire visiting members completed 100 Chinese lessons workshops held for foreign Chinese language teachers organized by Beijing International Chinese College (BICC). BICC is a professional educational institute approved by Beijing Municipal Education Commission, under the support of the Hanban Municipal Education Commission. To entertain the 2nd Chinese language group, the team of the teachers namely Emma, Shi Shuo, Joseph, Helen and Lian Na were deployed. Besides the training, the Nepali educational leaders also visited Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Beijing Capital Museum, Tiani Market and Birds Nest (Olympic Stadium). As China has developed, reformed and opened up and its economy has developed rapidly, Chinese has become of the three most widely used languages in the world. Interact members took part in Act Asia Conference 29th January/DAVMC Six Interact Club students and a teacher of DAVSKVB attended the conference named Act Asia- 2014 in Khulna Bangladesh on 19th-23rd December. For 4 days, interact District Council 3292 in partnership with Interact District council 3281 (Bangladesh) 3240 (North India) and 3220 (Sri Lanka and Maldives) hosted more than six hundred Interactors, Rotactors and Rotarians in an attempt to encourage them and to provide with new insights in serving the world. 12 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 The event also featured various cultural shows, service work presentations, laser shows and speakers from Malaysia, Pakistan, India and Nepal students visited an exciting and adventurous Sundarban, one of the few tiger habitat and the largest mangrove in the world. Meanwhile, team member of Act Asia, Mr. Surchen Shah who is also Maths teacher and CCE mentors of grade VI to the news said, it was a new experience for entire members participating in an international conference for the students to develop fellowship with international community and to study some of the Bengali culture. Students visiting Bangladesh were Jasmin Panday IX, Harsh Agrawal- IX, Smriti Shrestha-X, Pratistha Suwal –IX, Soorav Mundhara-VIII and Bhavini Agrawal – VIII. 3rd Pep Rally Cricketer Prithu Baskota in the 3rd Pep Rally of DAV 31st December/DAVMC 3rd pep rally held at the end of 3rd quarter of the session on 29th December. The programme was graced by Mr. Prithu Baskota, national cricket player. As a notion of DAVSKVB to honour the international and national achievers in DAVSKVB, renowned guests are invited to boost the talent further with words of blessing. Accordingly, Mr. Baskota after handling the award and certificate with Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the school Principal stated the pep rally reminded his school days. To the winners and participant students, he suggested for the further success and to the rest, he recommended struggling hard with academics and co-curricular activities equally. The environment inside DAVSKVB was enough to strengthen the typical talent of the students according to Baskota. When S. CCA In-charge T.N. Ghimire was on the stage to announce the assembly honour to the achievers, everyone was curious in knowing the brilliants of DAVSKVB in 3rd quareter. At first, Jasmin Pandey- IX, Pratistha SuwalIX, Bhavini Agrawal- VIII- I, Smriti Shrestha – X G, Harsh Agrawal- IX 'E' and Soorav Mundhara- VIII 'G' including Mr. Surchen Shah, In-charge of Interact club of DAVSKVB were honoured for representing DAVSKVB in first Asian Rotary Youth Conference and South Asian Rotary Festival 2014 held on 19th - 22nd December at Khulna Bangladesh. Similary, Bhumika Adhikari- VI, Sara Shakya- VII, Arnav Shrestha- VIII and Khushi Jha- IX were honoured for participating in wild life essay writing competition on the topic ' four horned antelope and its conservation organized by Central Zoo on 30th November. These four students are the members of Friend of Zoo (FOZ) in DAVSKVB, Likewise, Voice of DAV (VoD)-2014 winner Ayush Bagale VIII 'G' and Dancing Star of DAVSKVB- DSOD, 2014 winner Sashank Maharjan – V 'C' were honoured by the assembly. The judges of these two programmes were Ms. Prashna Shakya, senior singer and Mr. Bhogendra Maharjan, senior dance and film director. In the same way, Aman Agrawal- VIII and Shivam Jaiswal –IX were honoured with certificate of participation for attending educational trip to Natural History Museum held on 22nd August organized by Central Zoo, Kathmandu. Afterward, FOZ member, Falguni Bhattarai- VII, Sudha ShakyaVIII, Pradhumn Singh – IX and Harsheet Kedia- IX were honoured for participating in interschool FOZ Badminton on 7th8th December, 2014. The programme was organized on the occasion of 19th Anniversary of Central Zoo, under NTNC management. Similarly, 7 students namely, Raunak Agrawal- XI 'A', Rahul Lal Das – XI 'A', Shivam Ghiraiya – XI 'B', Avaneesh Naman YadavXI 'A', Neha Biyala – XI 'A', Sneha Agrawal- XI 'A' and Rohan Gurung- XI 'A' were honoured for participating in 20th International Competition for Science, Mathematics, Mental ability and Electronic organized by City Montessori school, Lucknow, India. Mr. Samir Deshar HOD of the Vocational Department led the team. An impressive assembly honour was received by the team of students; Swaraj Thaman – XI 'A', Rohan Gurung XI- 'A', Roshana Srivastava- XI 'D' and Kajal Agrawal – XII 'B'. These students were the winner of Educatus knowledge Quest 2014-15 organized by Bhaddal Institutes Ropar, Chandigharh, India on 16th December in the Buddha Hall of DAVSKVB. These students received Nepalese Rupees twenty five thousand. Within the same event, other 15 teams comprising 34 students from DAVSKVB had also participated with 38 leading school of Nepal. Similarly, the cricket team of the students; Rohit Muduli, Akash Chand, B. Bhusan Rao, Rohit Gupta, Sujal Gupta, Krishanu Sharma, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Manish Mandal, Ronak Agrawal, Shubham Jhawar, Rajat Prasad and Ashwani Mukhiya were awarded for being district champion in a cricket tournament held by Lalitpur District Cricket Association on 17th-16th December. DAVSKVB further qualified for regional championship. In the same event, Ashutosh Ghiraiya declared the best baller of the tournament and received man of the match in the game played with AVM and Nightingale Schools. Finally, DAVSKVB Cricket team comprising of Bibhatshu Thapa, Captain, Vineet Bafna (Vice-captain) Rajat Prasad (Wicket Keeper), Ronak Agrawal, Krishanu Sharma, Sujay Aryal, Akash Chand, Rohit Muduli, B. Bhusan Rao, Manish Mandal, Ashutosh Ghiraiya, Sujal Gupta, Rohit Gupta, Shubham Jhawar and Ashwini Mukhiya were honoured for participating on 3rd International School Cricket Premier League (ISCPL- 2014) organized by City Montessori School, Lucknow, India. Total, 16 schools from six different countries were contesting in the event. DAV won title, 'fair play award' of the tournament while Mr. Purnenu Ghosh was awarded with best team leader. Other teachers participating in the tournament were Mr. Purnendu Ghosh- team coach Mr. Sandesh Maharjan-physiotherapist and Mr. Ashish Kr. Jha- asst. coach SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 13 Primary Awards Principal's words of inspiration 11th March 2015 Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao delevired an inspirational speech for primary level students on 9th March in the morning assembly in Pratik Hall. Principal reminded students to write what they achieved and what they did not achieve in the year 2014-15 as the reflection of the academic year. Meanwhile, Principal stated the last day of the year to be conducted as the gratitude day for the teacher. She said, ‘If we don’t have attitude of gratitude we can never progress in life’. Meanwhile CAOs Mr. Janardan Ghimrie and Ms. Vijaya Tater, Primary Co-ordinator Mr. Andrew Fitz Patrick and Ms. Seema Gurung, House Keeping In-charge along with entire students and teachers of primary wing were present to honour the achievers. The name of the winners students in different 6 categories are listed here in this issue of Sandesh. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read to the principal (August) winners SOF award winners Golden Garbage Can Award winners Golden Tray Award winners Letter of Appreciation for the Huge donors of Superbowl food donation programme Character Tree awarded winners Name Nemisha Bastakoti Himanshu Saraogi Ishan Yadav Depali Dutta Arjan Dwadi Roja Joshi Pranil Gurung Swastika Ghiraiya Suharsha Raj Pandey Winners of Read to the Principal Contestants Name Darsh Agrawal Class I C Awarded books The tortoise and the eagle. Result Runner up. Muskan Joshi II B The ant and the grasshopper. Winner I & II result. Bigyan Manandhar III C Jack and the Beanstalk.Runner up Bhoomi Dhanuka The elves and the shoemaker. IV F Medal Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Bronze Medal The name of the students posted in character tree is published in character award segment of Sandesh. Winner III&IV result. Observers: Principal Madam, Wing Co-ordinator (Primary ), CCA Co-ordinator (Secondary), CCE Mentors (Classes III & IV), librarians (Primary and Secondary) and parents of the final contestants. Winners of Golden Garbage Can SOF Award Winners Grade III III III III IV IV IV IV IV As the strategy of DAVSKVB to develop both group competences along with individual boosting, it has set up the positive enforcement in learning. Under this, Principal awarded winner students of Character Tree, Read to the Principal, Golden Tray Award, Golden Garbage Can, SOF winners and Super bowl donor. The awards were handed by CAOs and primary wing Co-ordinator. ClassesSectionScore I E 47 II D 45 IIID45 IVD 48 Winners of Golden Tray Award Class SectionScore I E45 II D35 IIIB 41 IVH 38 Honour to Huge Donors of Super bowl food donation programme ClassesSection ClassesSection ID IE IID IIA IIIA IIID IIIF IVD IVB Eight students of grade XII declared zonal topper 35 more received different medals in SOF Maths Olympiad Out of total six hundred eighty four students participants of DAVSKVB in 8th SOF International Mathematics Olympiad from grade III to XII, eight students of grade XII were declared zonal topper of the Olympiad. The test of the Olympiad was conducted on 4th December, 2014 by SOF International mathematics Olympiad, New Delhi India. As soon as the champions were forwarded by the SOF New Delhi, Senior Co-ordinator, Mr. Madhav Upadhyaya awarded the winners quick after SCA In-charge Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire announced the result 14 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 on 21st March morning assembly. The most outstanding students of grade XII to be recognized as the zonal topper are Roshan Kochar, Aditya Rauniyar, Rahul Kumar Taparia, Mohit Saraogi, Anish Kumar Gupta, Mingmar Dorjay Sherpa, Suraj Giri and Aayush Karki. Likewise, Kritika Agrawal and Manish Kumar Sharma from grade XII were awarded with gold medal while Rupesh Thapa from the same grade received silver medal. The very grade students, Jigisha Sharma and Suruchi Gupta received bronze medal. With these grade XII students, the gold medalist of SOF, Maths Olympiad, 2014 from grade III to XI are:Name Class Nemisha Bastakoti Roja Joshi Rihca Rauniyar Amit Kankarwal Nirmal Kumar Arnav Shrestha Rajat Shakya Simran Agrawal Tushit Regmi III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI Awards Golden Garbage can and Golden Tray The final of read to the principal held certificate of the year declared Group competency representing two awards namely Golden Garbage Can and Golden Tray Certificate of 2nd semester were declared by Principal, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao in the last assembly day of the academic year 2014-15. The best sections of Golden Garbage Can are V 'H', VI 'C', VII 'F', VIII 'B' each with 90 points. Likewise, IX G with 80 points and XI 'B' with 40 points also received Golden Garbage Can of the 2nd Semester. Similarly, the best sections awarded by Golden Tray Certificate are V 'D', VI 'B', VII 'G', VIII 'A', IX 'F' and XI 'C' out of entire sections of their classes. The Golden Garbage Can and Golden Tray Certificates are class room sanitation and maintenance award judged by Housekeeping Department in DAVSKVB. 10th March/DAVMC The final round of read to the principal was conducted on 17th September, 2014 in the office of the Principal. Total 8 students 2 from each class read the given text in front of the Principal, parents of contestants, Wing Co-ordinator CCA Co-ordinators and Librarians. The winners of read to the Principal are Nidhi Chaudhary- V- I, Sangya Naidya – VI ‘B’, Dilasha Pandey- VII ‘B’ and Shubhankar Bhattarai- VIII ‘H’. The parents of the contestants on the occasion were invited as guest audience. Primary Wing students receiving Golden Garbage can. Previously, Golden Garbage Can of the first semester was declared in the morning assembly at the end of 1st semester by Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, Principal. As provided, winners of Golden Garbage Can of April to August are V 'F', VI 'B' VII 'F' VIII 'B' IX 'B', X 'H' XI 'C' and XII 'D' out of all the sections of their classes. Winners of Princpal's Subject Sweepstakes of secondary wing with DAV management and teachers. Principal announced three Awards of primary wing Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, the Principal declared three awards namely, Read to the Principal, Principal's Subject Sweepstakes Award and Golden Tray Competition of the August section on 18th September in Pratik Hall. The winners of the Read to the Principal are Muskan Joshi II 'B' and Bhoomi Dhanuka IV 'F' while first runner ups are Darsh Agrawal I 'C' and Bigyan Manandhar III 'C'. The programme was observed by Principal herself including Wing Co-coordinator, CCA Coordinator (Secondary), CCE mentors of classes III and IV, librarians of Primary and Secondary wings and parents of the final contestants. Likewise, winners of Principal's Subject Sweepstakes for the month of August are Ayush Kr. Shah II 'E' Aditya Mayank III 'H' and Aryan Dawadi IV 'G'. Meanwhile, winners of Intersection Golden Tray Competition of the Primary Wing was announced in the same programme. The winner sections are I 'C' II 'A' III 'F', and IV 'D' and 'E' both sections with 51 points. Energizing students to be leaders and winners, Principal also presented the status of Best Section Award of 1st semester though it will be evaluated in the end of session. On the occasion, Mr. Janardan Ghimire, CAO handed the awards and certificates in the presence of Mr. Andrew Fitz Patrick, Primary Wing Co-ordinators. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 15 Birth Anniversary 48 Birth Anniversary of th All the students and teachers of DAVSKVB celebrated 48th Birth Anniversary of Late Sushil Kedia from 26th to 29th September in the School premises. As reported via the event organizer, interschool table tennis tournament, Sangha Dan to the monks and nuns, publication of 2nd volume of SAMWIT journal, blood donation, Panchkundiya Havan, Deusi-Vaili competition, flowers offering and prashad distribution were held to pay honour to the departed soul. Sushil Kedia's Birthday is celebrated as the school anniversary. The details of the programmes has been presented here. 5th Inter school TT Tournament held on 48th Birth Anniversary 27th October 30, 2014 DAVSKVB organized 5th Inter School TT Tournament on 24th and 26th November as a part of 48th birth anniversary of Late Sushil Kedia in the school premises. Schools participating in the event were St. Xavier's School, Modern Indian School, British School, Bijeshwori School, Sri Gyan Mandir, Adarsha Vidya Mandir, Bal Deekshya Sadan, Siddhartha Vansthali and DAVSKVB itself. The competition was organized in different categories in the basis of age and gender including team competition for both boys and girls. As provided in the S.CCA report, Aayush Acharya from St. Xavier's School grabbed best player of the tournament. Likewise, under-12 boys and girls group Kyeongmin Go from British School and Aakanshya Karmacharya from Modern Indian School received the title rising player of the tournament. Similarly, in the team event of girls, Aadarsha Vidya Mandir stood in first position, followed by Sri Gyan Mandir in 2nd position where DAVSKVB and Bijeshwori School were placed in 3rd position. In the team event, Aadarsha Vidya Mandir grabbed first position followed by Shree Gyan Mandir and Modern Indian School in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Next to these, in the category of boys under 12 age groups, Aadarsha Vidya Mandir grabbed 1st and 2nd position, Bijeshwori School and DAVSKVB satisfied in 3rd position. Similarly, under 12 age group of girls, Bijeshwori School grabbed 1st and 2nd position while DAVSKVB and Srigyan Mandir each obtained 3rd position. With these, in the category of boys under 16, Adarsha Vidya Mandir grabbed 1st position followed by Srigyan Mandir in 2nd Pothiya School kids appreciated DAVSKVB donation 16 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 position while Siddhartha Vanasthali and Bal Deeksha Sadan were placed in 3rd position. Similarly, under 16 age groups in girls category, Aadarsha Vidya Mandir was placed in 1st and 2nd position while DAVSKVB and Bijeshwori School were placed in 3rd position. With this inter school TT Tournament, the sports department also organizes interhouse table tennis tournament in the secondary school every year. Underprivileged kids of the Pothiya Primary school, Hattimudha, Morang have appreciated the clothes donated by DAVSVB students on the occasion of 48th Birth Anniversary of Late Sushil Kedia on 13th October. Previously, Pothiya Primary School had requested through the Office of the Village Development Committee, Hattimuda Morang to the Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, Principal of DAVSKVB to launch cloth donation programme to their kids. Ms. Rao is also the president of Rotary Club of Pashupati, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Mr. Mirdha, who was also the chief of donation programme says, 'little kids of the School were very glad after receiving 2 sacks of clothes'. In the areas indigenous ranked community like Chamar, Musar and Dalit are struggling hard to meet the basic needs of life. Afterward, Mr. Mirdha's spouse, Ms. Manju Mirdha 'Tharu' was honoured for donating two bells of rupees thirty thousand to Shiva Temple service committee. On the occasion, social workers namely Mr. Hari Krishna Upadhyaya, Mr. Deviraman Niraual and Mr. Balaram Karki were present to grace the programme. Being the values based School in the city, every year students themselves collect winter clothes to support the needy segment of the societies. This sort of activity is supposed to make DAVSKVB students a socially responsible human in their consecutive days. Birth Anniversary Late Sushil Kedia Celebrated SAMWIT Journal released Sangha Dan as an honour to monks and nuns 2nd volume of SAMWIT Journal was released on 27th September by venerable Bhante Gyanapurnik in the presence of DAVSKVB management and teachers community. SAMWIT Journal has received the status of International Journal as it is registered in ISSN-Paris. It is also recorded in National Library Center (NLC) Kathmandu. The present journal was put into publication partnering with Universities lecturers and professors. Panchakundiya Havan Continuing the spirit of honouring the monks and nuns in the birth anniversary of late Sushil Kedia, 108 monks and 65 nuns, in total 173 received Sangha Dan on 27th September. Mr. Anil Kedia, the Chairperson, Ms. Sunita Kedia, the first lady, Ms. Bhubaneswari the Principal including DAV top management handed the Sangha Dan to the monks and nuns. One Day blood donation camp DAVSKVB paid homage to late Sushil kedia organizing Pancha Kundiya Havan on 26th September. On the occasion, students and teachers of all DAV programmes were present to extend honour to late Sushil Kedia. Generally, the cultural and religious part of Havan is given priority in the society but DAVSKVB believes a Havan as one of the form of energy which strengthens the function of human mind and body. Furthermore, Primary wing organized a Havan in the memory of late Sushil Kedia in the Pratik Hall in the presence of the School Principal, Primary Wing Co-ordinator, CAOs and all the teachers and students on 28th September. In total, 46 members of DAVSKVB donated blood on the occasion of birth anniversary of late Sushil Kedia. Junior Red Cross Circle of DAVSKVB partnering with Nepal Red Cross Society, Lalitpur district chapter had organized the donation camp on 28th September. As reported, interested teachers, administrative staffs, parents, group four members and housekeeping representative including drivers and assistant drivers from transportation department donated the blood. Technical support of the donation programme was carried by Lalitpur branch of Red Cross. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 17 Souper Bowl Food Donation Souper Bowl Donation, a step ahead in the social service and Sister Asha C.J Principal Superior Marry ward School Jhamsikhel Lalitpur were simultaneously invited as the chief guest. These social servers stated that the food donation as the religious path, a socialization process to the learners and a moral values of DAVSKVB aswell. Overviewing the entire programme, Mr. S.N. Mirdha said, ‘ If people begin to help in such way it is sufficient for the needy people to meet their basic needs’. M oving a step ahead in the area of social service, entire community of DAV collected approximately eleven lakhs and fifty thousand cost food in the 3 days Souper Bowl Food Donation Programme held on 3rd – 5th December in the School. The programme facilitator Mr. S.N. Mirdha says’ this programme was made mega success by minimizing the food consumption rate of students and with full support of the parents’. Students have collected, rice, wheat, pulse, oil, salts, biscuits, noodles, cookies, etc. “For this students were informed to participate on the donation day scheduled on their calendar but it was not made mandatory to the students. Inaugurating the ceremony, Mr. Anil Kedia Chairperson imparted ‘donation is important for all the people of the world ‘. He said ‘while donating through one hand other hand should not be informed and after all real donations will be calculated in heaven’. People must donate how much it is possible for them according to the chairperson. Afterward, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, Principal stated, ‘with this programme children learn why to donate’. She said though this donation is small but 18 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 it’s great for the people suffering from hunger’. DAVSKVB was accomplishing the tiny support to the needy society however the donation would deliver the caring and sharing culture of DAVSKVB people according to the Principal. Likewise, V.P. Ram Chandra Khanal, stated that the people make food to waste using high quantity while cooking. If the food is saved at the first hand and donated to the needy people then we would not have to see these disasters in the videos screened’, Mr. Khanal said. On 3rd to 5th December of donation days, Father Jijo Joh, Principal of Don Bosco Institute Thecho Lalitpur, Rtn Keshav Kunwar DG elect R.D. 3292, The foods collected within 3 days were distributed to different social service organization. Mr. Mirdha stated that the first day donation was handed to Regina Amoris School for street children Dhobighat, St. Xavier's Social Service Center Jawalakhel and Marry ward school Jhamsikhel. Similarly the food collected on 2nd day was handed to Anath Ashahya Bal Sudhar Samaj Kathmandu, Maitri Nepal Apanga Sangh Kathmandu and Bungmati Apanga Sewa Sangh Khokana Lalitpur. Finally, the 3rd day’s donation was handed to Hope Educational Orphan Children Home Kathmandu, Santi Rani School Lalitpur, Matatritha, Briddha Ashram Kathmandu, Navajyoti Center Baluwatar Kathmandu and Kavir Satsang Mandir Jhamsikhel. Farewell 2015 Chairperson suggested implementing educational mode of DAVSKVB 4th March/DAVMC Mr. Anil Kedia, Chairperson suggested implementing the mode of DAVSKVB education known as the moral values of east and the technology of west to get success in life to the students of grade XII in the farewell programme, 2015. Chairperson further said, ‘I notice most of the students joined DAVSKVB from the kindergarten and primary classes while few students joined later. He further said, 'In this last moment of your regular school days, school assures to solve the difficulties in studies of all the students wherever you go’. Chairperson also advised to transform the students according to the need of societies as well. Meanwhile, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao, Principal suggested studying on the area of interest of the students in higher studies after passing the grade XII. To get success, she suggested to enter in the depth of the subject aswell. On the occasion, students of grade XI and XII equally performed farewell culture of the academic institution. Furthermore, students of grade XII were handed with mementos by School management while teachers of grade XII offered blessing for the success of students. Principal also suggested to select the subject according to the economic condition of family and parents while choosing the further study. Hyung and Jha declared Mr. and Miss DAV respectively 8th March/DAVMC Jeon Tae Hyung XII ‘C’ and Manjari Jha XII ‘B’ were declared Mr. and Miss DAV respectively in a farewell programme held for grade XII on 19th February for the session 2014/15. Hyung and Jha were qualified for Mr. and Miss DAV through the best performance in three rounds namely an introduction, quality assurance and talent round. With Hyung, Mohit Sarawagi XII ‘A’, Nikhil Agrawal XII ‘C’, Aditya Rauniyar XII ‘A’ Nitesh Pokhrel XII ‘B’, Ayush Goyal XII ‘D’ and Akshya Aryal XII ‘A’ competed for Mr. DAV while Ria Mukherjee XII ‘A’, Sadiksha Sharma XII ‘D’, Sakshi Sarda XII ‘C’, Anisha Garg XII ‘B’, Yashashwi Surana XII ‘C’ and Jigisha Sharma XII ‘A’ were the contestants of Miss DAV. Head Boy - Akshya Aryal This event was judged by the team of judges as one of the contestant of Ms. Vijaya Tater, CAO, Mr. Andrew Fitz Patrick, Mr. DAV Primary Co-ordinator and Ms. Shanti Gurung, Kindergraten Co-ordinator. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 19 Experience Family Jamboree: Then and Now Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire, Secondary CCA In-charge Family Jamboree programme was introduced as one of the prominent school activities in the session 200809 and it has been one of the popular programmes for the students, teachers and parents. Family Jamboree has been conducted at DAVSKVB with the objective to inculcate social feelings and strengthen brotherhood among communities. As the culture, tradition, custom, the fairs and festivals of society add the colours of sociability to an individual, Family Jamboree also is able to strengthen the relationship among students, teachers and parents as well. In the same way students also get an opportunity to explore the vivid aspects of culture of the diverse global community. Family Jamboree in context of DAVSKVB has been working as a unique platform where the trio dimension (students, teachers and parents) come to a same platform as concentric circles. The students are able to enhance the level of confidence in them and to make the exposure of internal talents. This has become possible only with the co-functioning of students, parents and together with the same motto of personality development of the children. DAVSKVB is only the school where this programme has been executed as one of the prominent programmes since 2008. New features and elements have been added in the jamboree programme every year to keep it updated with the change of time. Cultural dances of different ethnic groups from east to west, folk dance, modern dance, have been included in the jamboree. The cultural dances from ancestral time to post modern trend have been performed by the students on the stage. Similarly, music of post modern trend to the classical trend all have been performed by the students as the stage programme. 20 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 This is possible due to the conduction of Family Jamboree with different themes in different sessions. The students as the participants perform theme based song such as patriotism, cultural, folk, tribute to the musical legends of the nation or international community. Similarly, the dance performance of the students also have been on theme such as thematic dance, contemporary dance, classical dance, international dance, ballet and many more ranging from eastern culture to western including the diverse fragrance of culture such as Singhali, Indonesian, Philippine, Egyptian, Dutch, German and many more. The vivid cultural dances facilitate students to understand the importance of the culture of the international community as global citizen. The family Jamborees of this session has been conducted including the international dance and mythological dance as the prominent elements of the jamboree. International dances of Singhali, Egyptian, Chinese, Indonesian culture guides the students to respect and honour the culture of the international community. The present prevailing culture of any nation is guided by the mythological elements and the live performance of the children on the mythological theme is very inspirational to all the audience. In this regard, the inspiring life history of Lord Buddha, Bhakta Prahllad, shifting of Angulimala to monk, Shiva Tandav etc are praiseworthy. Mythological performances are done as mythological dances on the stage. Besides these, other social and cultural aspects Holi, Dashain, Tihar, Christmas etc. cultural elements have been depicted by our students as dance, skit and ballet on the stage. Parents programmes conducted in the family jamboree with recreational fragrance also are note worthy. These programmes make the parent participants become nostalgic with the flash back of their childhood memories. Many of the parent participants expressed their thanks to DAVSKVB family for providing such an opportunity to perform on the stage. The parents’ programmes symbolize the strength in unity and coordination among family members to achieve the targetted goal. Nevertheless, Family Jamboree at DAVSKVB symbolizes the successful achievement of the goals with the combined efforts of parents, teachers and students. Students and teachers are grateful to the management of DAVSKVB for bestowing such a wonderful and supportive infrastructure for the overall development of students and to create future stakeholders of the nation, good and smart global citizen. Luitel and Shah Represented PASCH winter Camp 17th December/DAVMC Bijaya Luitel and Shruti Shah students of IX 'H' represented DAVSKVB in the PASCH Winter Camp 2015 at Frankfort, Germany. Other 2 students from Nepal are from Nobel Academy Kathmandu The camp was scheduled on 11th January to 31st January. Every year two students of DAVSKVB are exhibiting different Nepali cultural show and their educational experiences to the entire German learning students of the world. But students have to secure top two positions in the German language test to be applicable for the Camp. For this Goethe Institute working for the promotion and protection of German Language conducts examination to the German language learning students of grade IX. Out of all the examinees, the best two scorers from DAVSKVB are selected for PASCH Winter Camp. Nepali Entertainment Evening SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 21 Christmas Carnival 22 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Gratitude Day For Teachers SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 23 Family Jamboree 24 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Vocational Analysis Students applying the skills learnt in the school The survey conducted among the vocational students has shown that students are applying the skills learnt in DAVSKVB at their home. In a sample survey conducted among 23 students studying vocational studies as forwarded by the department teachers, students were found to be well informed on the subject matter which they are studying while some students have realized vocational subject supporting other subjects including some comfort in their daily lives. Beside this, few understand the vocational has not linked with others subjects. Out of total 23 students, all the students’ parents were found to be contented with their children studying the new dimension of education with the regular classes. Similarly most of the students are satisfied what the teachers taught while few have still longing in knowing more after school as well. Likewise, the majority of the students have memorable experiences during vocational practical classes in the project work. Students are found to be reading the subject of their interest but some students were found to be choosing the subject due to the friends’ effect. In DAVSKVB, Students are learning, beauty and health science, fashion designing, IT electronics, mass media and banking as the vocational study. In a short interview conducted by the Research Cell of DAVSKVB with the learners, the response in vocational was found as follows: After studying beauty and health science, I am preparing I didn't know anything in IT before joining DAVSKVB but I the home packs for skin and hair including some nail arts learnt many things now. at home - Rahul Sighal- IX 'G' - Radhika Agrawal – VIII ‘I’ I was pleased to see the interest of parents in investing time on the water marvel art on the exhibition of first PTC We are studying basic things related to IT and electronics day. on electrical engineering including software and mechanical engineering. - Sadikshya Basnet – IX 'D' - Subarn Kumar Das – IX 'H' My IT and electronics practical classes will always remind I learnt chain edging and hemming but beside dummy we did not learn to design real dresses and other measurement. - Pragya Shree Bishwokarma – IX 'H' I would further like to study colour combination and measurement of dresses. - Sabita Jirel- IX 'B' in life when my finger was burnt a little due to the minor accident. - Shivam Jaiswal- IX 'G' I have learnt how to address in mass and also learnt technical terminologies on mass media. - Tujala Jonchhe- IX 'B' I believe the vocational studies will help in higher studies. - Aastha Bajracharya- VII 'A' Children should be good in academics, skills and co-curricular activities Writer: Uma Rauniyar, mother of Shristi Rauniyar Class IX 'H' I am feeling very glad by the Vocational Studies (VOC) under which my daughter got a chance to acquire knowledge on "Beauty and Health". It is very fine of DAV to introduce new courses of studies, among them VOC is also one. world is beautiful. Small tips that could cure pimples, acne, dryness, dullness, blackheads, whiteheads, pigmentation, freckles roughness, sunburn on skin, hair fall etc. each and everything has been taught in the classes. Currently, I have found my daughter broadening her mind about beauty and health science after attending the classes. I believe beauty is not only one's outlook but from inner side one has to be beautiful. Everyone in this I am very glad that my daughter knows different hair styles and nails arts that apply on me and her sister. Once, I went to a party applying her nail art on my nails, many of the guests went on and on saying how beautiful nail art? Who did this? Everybody appreciated the nail art. My daughter has also gained knowledge on personal hygiene, health tips etc. She shared some face packs that could be made at home very easily for treatment of skin and hair problem. Children need to be good equally in academics, skills and co-curricular activities. So, I am very satisfied with the VOC classes. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 25 Score House Score Board: Secondary Wing (Classes V to XII) Academic Session 2014-15 (April 2014 to March 2015) S. N. Name of the Activity Date Classes Score Obtained by Six Houses Annapurna Dhaulagiri Gaurishankar Kanchanjanga Lhotse Machhapuchhre 1 Science Extempore Competition 6th May 2014 V to VIII 10 5 — 15 — — 2 March Past (Investiture Ceremony) 16th May 2014 V to XII 15 10 5 — — — 3 Environment Speech Comptition 4th June 2014 XI and XII 5 — — — 10 15 4 Grammar Quiz Contest 5th June 2014 VII and VIII 10 — 10 10 — 15 5 Bulletin Board Decoration 5th June 2014 VII to XII — 15 5 — 10 — 6 Basket Ball (Senior Boys) 5th-6th June 2014 XI and XII — — 15 5 10 — 7 Digital Story Telling Competition 16th June 2014 VIII — — 5 10 10 15 8 Cricket (Junior Boys) 18-19th June 2014 VII and VIII 10 5 15 — — — 9 Nepali Poem Recitation 15th July 2014 VII to X — — 15 — 10 5 10 Social Studies Presentation 16th July 2014 IX 5 15 — — — 10 11 Digital Collage Making Competition 20th July 2014 VI to VIII 15 10 5 — — — 12 Football (Junior Boys) 20th July 2014 V and VI 10 5 — 15 — — 13 Football (Junior Boys) 22nd July 2014 VII and VIII 10 15 5 — — — 14 Football (Senior Boys) 24th July 2014 IX and X 5 — — — 10 15 15 Football (Senior Boys) 25th July 2014 XI and XII — 10 5 — — 15 16 Mathematical Data Presentation 31st July 2014 IX and X — 10 5 — 15 15 17 English Debate Competition 8th August 2014 XI and XII 5 15 — — — 5 18 Rakhi Making Competition (Junior Girls) 8th August 2014 V and VI 15 15 10 — 5 — 19 Rakhi Making Competition (Junior Girls) 8th August 2014 VII and VIII — 5 — 15 15 5 20 Rakhi Making Competition (Senior Girls) 8th August 2014 IX and X 5 10 10 15 15 5 21 Rakhi Making Competition (Senior Girls) 8th August 2014 XI and XII — 5 5 — 10 15 22 Gaijatre Laughter Challenge 11th August 2014 VII to X — 5 — 5 15 10 23 Mathematics Case Study Presentation 13th August 2014 XI and XII 10 15 10 5 — — 24 Table Tennis (Senior Boys) 14th August 2014 IX and X — 10 — 5 15 — 25 Table Tennis (Senior Girls) 14th August 2014 IX and X 5 — 10 — — 15 26 Table Tennis (Junior Boys) 15th August 2014 VII and VIII — 15 5 10 — — 27 Table Tennis (Junior Girls) 15th August 2014 VII and VIII — — 5 — 10 15 28 Sanskrit Quiz Contest 19th August 2014 IX and X 10 10 5 5 15 — 29 Cricket (Senior Boys) 17th Sept. 2014 XI and XII 15 5 — — 10 — 30 Bulletin Board Decoration 20th Sept. 2014 VII to XII 10 15 — — — 5 31 Cricket (Senior Boys) 22nd Sept 2014 IX and X 5 — 10 — — 15 32 Cross Country (Junior Boys) 24th Sept. 2014 VII to IX 5 — 15 — — 10 33 Cross Country (Junior Girls) 24th Sept. 2014 VII to IX — — — — 15 5 34 Cross Country (Senior Boys) 24th Sept. 2014 X to XII 5 15 — 10 — — 35 Cross Country (Senior Girls) 24th Sept. 2014 X to XII — 5 — — — 15 36 Deusi Competition (for Boys) 28th Sept. 2014 VII to XII 5 — — 10 15 — 37 Bhaili Competition (for Girls) 28th Sept. 2014 VII to XII — 10 5 — — 15 38 Science Poster Making 23rd Nov. 2014 VII to XII — 5 — 15 10 — 39 DAV Video Fest 30th Nov. 2014 VII to IX 10 15 — 5 — — 40 Photography Competition 30th Nov. 2014 V and VI 15 — 5 — 10 — 41 Web Page Designing 8th Dec. 2014 IX and XI — — — 5 10 15 42 Nepali Quiz Contest 9th Dec. 2014 VII to IX 10 15 5 15 10 — 43 Science Quiz Contest 9th Dec. 2014 IX to XII — — 10 5 15 10 44 Library Quiz Contest 12th Dec. 2014 IX to XII — — 10 — 5 15 45 Taekwondo (Junior Boys) 12th Dec. 2014 V and VI — — 15 — 10 5 46 Taekwondo (Junior Girls) 12th Dec. 2014 V and VI — — — 10 15 5 47 Bulletin Board Decoration 10th March 2015 VII to XI — 5 15 10 — — Total Score 225 295 240 200 300 290 The winner house of the Session 2014-15 is Mt. Lhotse 26 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Congratulations!!! Score House Score Board: Primary Wing (Classes I to IV) Academic Session 2014-15 (April 2014 to March 2015) S.N Name of the Activity Date Classes Annapurna Dhaulagiri Gaurishankar Lhotse 1 Marchpast (Investiture Ceremony) 15th May 2014 III & IV 5 15 10 - 2 Nepali Story Writing Competition 11th June 2014 III & IV - 15 5 10 3 Hindi Poem Recitation 25th June 2014 III & IV 15 5 - 10 4 Hindi Riddles Competition 25th July 2014 III & IV 5 10 - 15 5 Nepali Quiz competition 16th Sept. 2014 III & IV 10 10 - 15 6 Science Textual Quiz 21st Nov. 2014 III & IV - 15 5 15 7 Collage Making Competition 28th Dec. 2014 I to IV 15 5 - 15 8 Sports Competition 9th March 2014 I to IV 5 15 - 15 55 90 20 95 TOTAL The Winner House of the Session 2014-15 is Lhotse. Congratulations! DAVSKVB students' luck favoured consolation Out of total 22 hundreds students taking part in ‘Swami Vivekananda Sanskriti Knowledge Test’ from 80 schools of Kathmandu, three hundred and fifteen scored 100%. Afterward, a lucky draw was held to declare the winners from the correct entries. Accordingly, in a lucky draw four DAVians namely Gunjeet Jain X ‘F’, Bibhor Bista IX, Amar Raj XI ‘A’ and Ram Prakash Khuswa XI ‘B’ luck favoured on consolation. Each student received Nepalese Rupees One Thousand respectively. Though the correct entries of DAVains was higher compare to other schools but in lucky draw DAVSKVB unfortunately could not get top 3 positions. However, 4 consolation prizes were sufficient to generate aspiration to DAVSKVB students. On the other hand, the programme has also increased the level of general knowledge of the students in the area of culture, ethics and religion says Mr. Janardan Ghimire, educational consultant of DAVSKVB. While, Mr. S.N. Mirdha, Club Co-ordinator at DAVSKVB says the programme was highly preferred by DAvians. Meanwhile, students of DAVSKVB performed Sanskrit dance and Newari Dhime Dance while, other 6 cultural programmes were also presented by participating schools. The dignitaries on the day invited to grace the programme were Prof Dr. Jaya Raj Acharya former ambassador of UNO and Dr. Sundar Mani Dixit, one of the member of civil society. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 27 Christmas Carnival Christmas Carnival for DAVians and Non DAVians 28th December/DAVMC DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati organized a one day Christmas Carnival for both Davians and Non- Davians on 20th December. But, students in between the age of 3 to 8 years were only permitted to take part in the event. As soon as the frost in the DAV ground melted, DAVSKVB ground was full with the cherished children and their guardian and interested people. Before this, DAVSKVB teachers were ready to welcome in their different entertainment stalls. Anyone could enter in DAV Christmas Carnival as it was entry free. On the occasion, tap your talent, colouring competition, drawing competition, best photogenic competition and fancy dress competition were also organized. Winners of Christmas Carnival Event: A Tap your Talent Total Participants - 29 PositionName First Zahara Tamag Second Pranjal sapkota Third Shreeshu Basyal Class School UKG Tiny Town Pre- School III DAVSKVB III Ullens School B Coloring Competition Total participants: 25 Position Name Class School First Rhea Maharjan I DAVSKVB Second Palak Sarota I DAVSKVB Third Swornim Thapa S. KG. St. Jonnes En. School F. Guess the number of Jelly Bean Winner: Saharsha Shakya, I, 'D' DAVSKVB. In this event, two hundred and ninety two students gave right answer. Shakya was selected winner from lucky draw. 28 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Approximately, 200 students took part in the competition. At the end of the programme, DAVSKVB organized Award and Certificate distribution ceremony where Mr. Anil Kedia, Chairperson, Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao Principal and Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal Vice-Principal were present to honour the achiever students in different events. C. Drawing Competition Position Name First Lav Khatod Second Krishtina Dangol Third Nish Puri Class School III Gyanodaya Balbatika III DAVSKVB III Ideal Model School D. Best Photogenic Competition Participants 55 Position NameClass School First Evanjelina Sharma I Radiant Readers Second Pranjal Nepal UKG Bodhi Satwa S. School Second Anomol Sharma III DAVSKVB Third Angur Fitz Patrick I Modern Indian School E. Fancy Dress Competition Position NameClass School First Aayana Shakya II Nirvana Int. School (Newari Dress) Second Bhumi Agrawal IV DAVSKVB (Watsaap) Third Aditya Jalan (Vampire) III Third Ilaya Pradhan (Krishna) Play group Sponic Montessori News in Brief Newton Science Club organized an inter house poster making competition in old art gallery on 23rd November. All the houses were informed to design 1 poster from each. In the competition, Kanchanjanga House grabbed first position followed by Lhotse, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in 2nd, 3rd and 4th position respectively. Friend of 200 (FOZ) on 23rd November organized essay and drawing competition. The title of Essay given to the students of V to VII were four horned antelope and its conservation while students of VIII to X Nepal. Similarly, the theme of drawing competition was four horned antelope and its habitat. PSA test of grade IX (CBSE) and XI was held on 20th November in the school premises DAV video fest, 2014 was held on 30th November in the school. The programme was organized in competition basis where Dhaulagiri house stood in first position followed by Annapurna and Kanchanjanga in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. PSA orientation to class VIII CBSE was held on 9th December in Indu Hall. The trainer of the day was Mr. Rajesh Mishra. Nepali Speech Competition A Nepali Speech Competition was held on 3rd December for IX SLC in the school premises. In the competition, Aarati Bhandari IX ‘B’ stood in first position followed by Kiran Acharya IX ‘D’ and Sayana Rai in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. The programme was judged by Mr. Nabin Chandra Upadhyaya, Club In-Charge of Devkota Nepali Club and Mr. Devi Neupane, Nepali Club In-charge of Primary Wing. Entire programme was hosted by Summya Bhatta IX ‘B’ and Aayash Adhikari- IX ‘A’. Web designing competition for grade IX and XI was held on 8th December. In the competition. Machhapuchhre house stood in first position followed by Lhotse and Kanchanjanga in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. An Interhouse Library Quiz contest for secondary wing was held on 12th December, 2014. As provided in the result, Machhapuchre house is placed in first position followed by Gaurishankar and Lhotse in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Science Quiz Contest to the senior wing students of grade IX to XII was held in the period of 2nd semester. In the competition, Lhotse house stood in first position followed by Machhapuchhre Gaurishankar and Kanchanjanga in 2nd and 3rd Position respectively. Pre board PTC of X (SLC) and XII was held on 2nd January 2015. One day Vipasana was organized on 27th December, 2014 (Saturday) in Meditation Hall by Guruji Sharada Man Shakya. In the programme, 26 male and 12 female took part. Similarly 26 male and 16 female attended another Vipasana meditation on 24th January under Guruji Ashok Karna. One day Vipasana training is open for old mediators those have 10 days meditation experience. Devkota Nepali club organized, Nepali Quiz contest for the students of VII, VIII and IX in the second semester. As handed in the result, kanchanjanga and Dhaulagiri house stood in first position followed by Lhotse and Annapurna both in 2nd position. An interclub bulletin board decoration competition was organized on 9th March 2015. Students were informed to decorate the bulletin boards with the students’ creative works, literary, writings, reports, articles, pictorial description and graphical representation of data. Shakuntala Literary Club (Sanskrit) organized an inter section Sanskrit handwriting competition for the students of class V on 12th September, 2014. The winners have been awarded by the certificate of achievement. 50 friends of Zoo members participated in Animal Feeding programme organized by Central Zoo on 14th September,2014. Mr. Pradip Shrestha and Mr. S.N. Mirdha accompanied the students in the programme. Two students of DAVSKVB namely Mr. Ashutosh Ghiraiya, IX ‘G’ and Binit Bafna, IX ‘D’ were awarded as the emerging cricket player in a Marwadi Premier League held on 28th March. Sanskrit Spelling Contest – V Shakuntala Literary Club organized an intersection Sanskrit spelling contest for the students of class V CBSE on 10th February, 2015. The competition was held in regular Sanskrit period by a subject teacher, Mr. Bhuvan Poudel. The best performers were listed as winners and certificate of achievement were issued to all the winners of each section. English Spelling Contest – V and VI Wordsworth English Club organized an intersection English spelling contest for the students of classes V and VI on 24th February 2015. The contest was held in the regular English periods by the respective English teachers. The best performers were certified in the assembly by the school management. Nepali story telling competition Devkota Nepali Club of DAVSKVB organized an inter section Nepali story telling competition for the classes of VII and VIII on 5th February 2015. The competition was conducted in regular Nepali period by the respective subject teacher. The best three performers from each section were honoured by certificate of achievement. Computer Quiz Competition An Inter Class IT Quiz Mania was held on 10th March 2015 in Which 47 students from classes III and IV were participated. The questions were asked from the text of III and IV. So, all the students actively participated in the event. This programme was conducted by primary computer teachers. An orientation to all the girls student from grade VI to X were oriented on women health and hygiene on 1st February. The resource persons of the day were Ms. Shreesha Bhattarai, Social marketing officer of Jasmine Hygiene products and Ms. Anju Shrestha. Students’ handwriting under the judgment of Nepalese Council 24 students of DAVSKVB participated in National level Handwriting championship organized by Nepalese Council Bagbazar, Kathmandu. Mr. Indira Dangol, manager of Nepalese Council conducted an orientation programme prior to the audition round. The participants handwriting are:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. students in world Sonika Giri- VII ‘C’ Rachel Baniya – VII ‘D’ Priyanka Shah- VII ‘D’ Prachi Agrawal- VII ‘H’ Aloyana Shakya – VIII ‘B’ Ayush Agrawal – VIII ‘G’ Nibha Maharjan – VIII ‘G’ Labisha Basnet – IX ‘A’ Nancy Agrawal – IX ‘E’ Shivani Shah- IX ‘E’ Muskan Gupta – IX ‘G’ Simran Agrawal – X ‘E’ Dilasha Shrestha – VIII ‘C’ Shruti Gupta- VII ‘F’ Priyanshi Khetan- VII ‘F’ Kashish Goenka- VII ‘H’ Abhishek Raut – VIII ‘D’ Ruchika Agrawal Shreema Roy Chaudhury Isha Maharjan – IX ‘C’ Sanskriti Sarawagi- X ‘E’ Neha Jain- IX ‘E’ Jaisica Shah- IX ‘H Crish Shaw- X ‘G’ SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 29 Club Activities Sanskrit club members at ISKCON Budhanilkantha A news report by Garima Somani Altogether, we 42 students of Sanskrit Club from grade V-XII visited International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at Budhanilkantha on 28th January. At Budhanilkantha, we visited ISKCON Temple where students were introduced about ISKCON by Mr. Ram Prashad, representative of the trust. Mr. Prashad abbreviated TEMPLE as; T- Tranquility, E- Education, M- Medication, PPurification, L- Love and E- Engagement. It was new definition to entire club members and every one of us liked it. Afterward, we all with our guiding teachers visited the residence of swami Chandres and inhaled orate on the importance of Sanskrit language including other knowledgeable topic as well. Swami Chandres composes music, plays violins, draws and paints picture and runs school as well. We all sang a song which was composed by swami Chandres himself concerned with the birth of Sanskrit. We all are thankful to the DAVSKVB management and all the guiding teachers namely Mr. Rohini Raj Timilsina HOD of Sanskrit, Mr. Santosh Paudel, Sanskrit Club In-charge and Mr. Bhuvan Paudel Sanskrit teacher of V and VI. Hindi poem recitation competition organized A new practice of Voca-boom among On 9th March 2015, Kaveer Sahitya Samaj organized Hindi Club Poem Recitation. In this event total 35 students from VII, VIII and IX participated with enthusiasm. excellents and average students The programme of this kind has been reported to be noble as some of the self created poem were recited by the students. Meanwhile, Mr. Dilliram Sharma stated to the news that the programme is believed to develop the confidence level and help in leadership qualities along with the increasement in creative skills of the students. Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire S.CCA In-charge was invited as the chief guest. The judge of the programme was Mr, Purusottam Pokharel, HoD of Hindi. Mr. Pokharel at the end appreciated the talent of the students. According to the rules of the programme the result were also declared. The result provided to the news on the classes are:Class 1st 2nd 3rd VII Harsh Agrawal Ritika Agrawal Jhil Bothra Sakar Agrawal VIII Neha Agrawal Priyanshu Khetan Aman Agrawal IX Shruti Shah Bishal Gupta Shridhi Agrawal Keshav Agrawal Yogesh Jain 30 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 2nd December/DAVMC Wordsworth English Club of primary wing launched a notable Voca-boom among the brilliant and average students on 30th November in Pratik Hall. The aim of the voca-boom in DAV is to improve child's quality in English by introducing him/her to better words to express him/her self and learn how to spell the words too. Generally, programme organizers select the excellent students in Academics for the Vocaboom competition. But, this time out of 48 students taking part, 25% participation chances was given to the average students to investigate whether the average students are brilliant in the activities. But the excellent students in academics came front in the event as stated by P.CCA In-charge Ms. Anusha Rana. In the same way, the competition was launched to check individual potential rather than to judge team performances. As provided to the news, the top 3 students of the competition are Prashin Raj Shrestha IV 'F' in 1st position followed by Nitin Agiwal IV 'E' and Ayush Jha IV 'G' in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Questions were asked by English teachers Ms. Pratikshya Nepali and Ms. Sonu Ghale where Ms. Priya Shah Club in-charge facilitated the programme. In primary wing, generally events are targeted to avoid stage fright and to develop confidence in speaking. Primary wing has been focused to maximize the participation number and to bring new faces in the programme to meet the school's objective; no students to left behind in the activities. Similarly, vocaboom for grade I and II was conducted in Pratik hall with the active participation of 40 students. The questions were covered from the course book of I and II. Club Activities Hindi Saptaha Celebrated Kaveer Sahitya Samaj, a Hindi Club organized Hindi Saptaha from 14th September to 20th September. 14th September is worldwide celebrated as the Hindi Day. The club also conducted some of the programmes to honour the Hindi Language and culture. According to Hindi club In-charge Mr. Dilliram Sharma the following events were organized for grades V-XII: - Hindi Book Reading competition in grades I to IV - Hindi Handwriting competition in grades V to VI - Hindi Poem writing competition in grades VII to VIII. - Hindi essay writing competition in grades IX to X. Participation in FOZ activities Aman Agrawal – VIII and Shivain Jaiswal IX participated in education trip to Natural History Museum on 22nd August, 2014. Similarly, Falguna Bhattarai – VII, Sudha Shakya- VIII, Pradhumna Singh – IX and Harsheet kedia- IX participated in an Inter School FOZ Badminton Tournament organized by Central Zoo on the occasion of 19th Anniversary of Central Zoo under NTNC management on 7th and 8th December, 2014. The programme was made mega success with huge participation of the students which was appreciated by all the department of DAVSKVB. First print advertisement designing competition organized 20th November/DAVMC Sudha Sagar Media Club organized first print advertisement designing competition on 18th November in the school premises. With the objective of opening the avenue on creating and designing of advertisement, the competition was launched. But the programme focused on print media only. The programme was targeted for secondary wing where 27 contestants participated. Previously, students were informed at the first hand that programme to be conducted in two levels, i.e, inter club competition and intra club competition among executive body of media club. Meanwhile, Club President Sayana Rai IX ‘A’ and Club Member Shreesha Shakya IX 'B' presented ppt on advertisement introduction, types, and guidelines in designing prepared by the club. On the occasion S-CCA In-charge Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire and Mass Media Teacher, Mr. Ghanshyam Gurung were present to support the programme. 3 position in varied cultural dance rd The dance team of DAVSKVB won 3rd position in Interschool Chinese cultural dance competition organized by Embassy of India on the occasion of Republic Day of China on 18th September, 2014 in the premises of Little Angel’s School, Hattiban Lalitpur. The participants of the Chinese culture dance competition are as follow:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Nandila Budathoki – VIII ‘D’ Pemuk Limbu – VIII ‘E’ Selih Rai – VIII ‘C’ Labisha Basnet – IX ‘A’ Aarati Bhandari – IX ‘B’ Pari Limbu – IX ‘B’ Aastha Pandey – IX ‘B’ Sejal Tamrqkar – IX ‘C’ Jiya Shrestha – IX ‘D’ Anuska Pradhan- IX ‘D’ Sibal Thapa – IX ‘D’ Shweta Ranjit – IX ‘D’ Diya Rani Rajkarnikar – IX ‘D’ Dipali Rai – IX ‘I’ The dance was choreographed by Ms. Shrijana Shrestha and Mr. Lizendra Maharjan. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 31 Teachers' Training Departmental Teachers' Training in 2nd Semester The heads of the most of the departments organized departmental teachers training in the different dateline of second semester. To strengthen the department and to instruct the established norms in teaching and learning with the new updates almost all the subject teachers of DAVSKVB were trained in the 2nd semester. Besides HoDs, some departments also invited the external scholars in their departmental training. Within these departmental training, English department has also presented the paper of the training to the DAV news. After studying the world trend in the countries where the English is spoken as a second language, HoD Mr. Gelal stated, the major concern of the training was on the strength and weakness in English, areas of improvement for students, students’ counseling, workload and time management of teachers, strength and weakness of English curriculum, students’ discipline and problem, revision, review and follow up of students for improvement and possible solutions for students’ disciplinary problems. Similarly, 21st century teaching and learning pedagogy and methodology, scientific and ideal syllabus break-up, programme and activities for professional development, parents’ involvement and participation in student progress and school climate were also discussed between the English faculty members. The training held in the 2nd semester has been presented in a table as follows: Date Subject Venue Trainer 10-12-2014 Maths +Science Dept. XII ‘A’ Mr. Kamal Sapkota, Asia Publication 12-12-2014 Nepali Department XII ‘A’ Mr. Begendra Subba Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, Vice Principal 12-12-2014 Hindi Department Conference Hall Mr. Purushottam Pokhrel, HOD, Hindi 26- 12- 2014 HPE and Social Studies Dept XII ‘A’ Mr. Niranjan Poudel Kosele Publication 29-12-2014 Sanskrit Conference Hall Mr. Janardan Ghimire, CAO, DAVSKVB Science +Maths Mr. Kamal Sapkota Principal New Millennium College, Lecturer- Chemistry Center Dept. of TU 8-3-2015 English Dr. Laxmman Gnawali, associate professor of EFL at Kathmandu University Dr. Robert shared ideas on building nation of peace and prosperity with DAV teachers 13th February/ DAVMC Dr. Robert S. Kittel, director of education for Universal Peace Foundation (UPF) Asia searched for the way to build nation of peace and prosperity with DAV teachers on 10th February, 2015 in the Buddha Hall. Under the banner of the role of parents and teachers in building a nation of peace and prosperity, Dr. Kittel entertained DAV teachers basically over the responsibility to unite body and mind, introduced dual nature of education, i.e, good and smart including the result of both individual and social oriented life. Presenting the data over the current trends of the open relationship between a boys and girls, Dr. Kittel challenged the trend would bring conflict in the family, society and ultimately the nation while such culture inborn would transplant the same to the new generation. Dr. kittel who is also the expert in the logical seminar, combating HIV/AIDS and peace foundation concentrated over these 3 topics by advocating eastern theology was best for moulding civilized society compare to 32 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 western culture in his own words. Dr. Kittle has also admitted her daughter in SLC board school of Nepal instead of American board to tutor the eastern social and moral values. Concluding the presentation, Dr. kittel focused to set social objective rather than individual objective and to abandon individual desire and to set up public desire for the long-term benefit of the nation as stated in eastern doctrine. Dr. Kittle is working since last 30 years in such issues. Meanwhile, Mr. Janardan Ghimire, Educational Consultant of DAVSKVB offering vote of thanks to Dr. kittel presented 8 types of marriage, among which Brahma marriage, Prajapatya marriage and Arsha marriage were best. On the occasion, Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal Vice principal, Mr. Madhav Upadhyaya Senior Wing co-ordinator, Mr. Megh Ji Tank Lower Secondary Co-ordinators, Mr. Andrew Fitz Patrick, Primary Co-ordinator and Ms. Shanti Gurung kindergarten Co-ordinator were present to grace the programme. Voice of DAV & Dancing Stars Ayush Bagale won the Voice of DAVSKVB Sashank Maharjan became the Dancing Star of DAVSKVB 29th December, 2014 Crossing different rounds in singing competition, Ayush Bagale VII 'G' has been declared the Voice of DAV (VOD) 2014/15. Equal to VOD, Sashank Maharjan was announced the dancing Star of DAVSKVB (DSOD) 2014/15. In the grand finale of these two events namely VOD and DSOD held on 28th December, Maharjan and Bagale were declared the winner by the team of judges Ms. Prasanna Shakya, senior singer and Mr. Bhogendra Manandhar, Senior Newari film director and dance specialist. In total, six students each in dance and singing had contested for the grand finale. Other students contesting in VOD grand finale were Sajal Thapa Magar VIII 'B' Kasturbha Subba Limbu V 'D', Shreyan Rawal V 'D' Sakshy Lamichhane VIII 'A' and Priya Karna VI 'B' Similarly, the contestants of DSOD were Tisha Dey VI 'H' Sugyan Singh Dangol V 'C' Kristina Maharjan VII 'H' Manshi Kalwar VII 'H' and Prashant Yadav VIII 'G'. Commenting the programme, Chairperson Anil Kedia said ' DSOD was extremely good but in VOD, many contestants need to improve a lot’. DAVSKVB is in the direction of tapping a specific talent of every student through different co-curricular programmes according to the Chairperson. He had also focused over the necessity to be multitalented in the current time for the recognition in society. During the time Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao was also present to grace the programme. Meanwhile, Mr. Raju Singh, senior musician of the country, Mr. Bhogendra Manandhar and Ms. Prasna Sakya, appreciated the talent of the students. Ms. Prasna rising on the stage said, ‘Today I became speechless seeing the talent of DAVSKVB students, I have no words to appreciate your talent’. The Judge had felt difficulty to evaluate the programme as well. In DSOD, the scores gap between participants and winners was almost negligible. During the award distribution, when chairperson asked the feeling at winning the award to the VOD and DSOD winners, students were almost amazed. It was awesome moment as students were focusing basically on contemporary songs and Dances with some classical mixes. On the occasion Ms. Prasna Shakya also presented a song. The grand finale students and their details in VOD and DSOD are: Dancing Star of DAV, 2014 grand finalist Voice of DAV 2014 grand finalist S.N. Name Class Song Title S.N. Name Class Song Title 1 Sajal Thapa Magar VIII B Juni juni lai 1 Tisha Dey VI H Dagabaj re 2 Ayush Bagale VII G Piya ore piya 2 Sugyan Singh Dangol VC Tujhe bhula diya 3 Kasturba Subba Limbu VD Mero pyaro manchhe 3 Kristina Maharjan VII H Tonight 4 Shreyan Rawal VD O meri johra javi 4 Sashank Maharjan VC Love dose 5 Sakshy Lamichhane VIII A Maiti ghar 5 Manshi Kalwar VII H Kamli & battamij dil 6 Priya Karna VI B Jise jindagi 6 Prashant Yadav VIII G Heartless & mei dhundne ko SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 33 Coverage PTC of SA 1 PTC of SA1 was observed on 20th September 2014 with multifarious activities in the school premises. The various activities conducted on the occasion of PTC – SA1 and the judges we were as follows:1. Bulletin Board Decoration Competition by Houses and Clubs- Mr. Rajumuni Bajracharya and Ms. Kamana Adhikari reviewed the event. 2. Photo exhibition by Newton Science club 3. Banking model exhibition- Mr. Damodar Acharya judged the contest. 4. Heath and Beauty science- Ms. Poonam Pokharel evaluated the programme. 5. Fashion Designing- Ms. Poonam Pokharel judged event. 6. IT and Electronics/Electricals:- Mr. Rameshwor Subedi evaluated the programme. 7. Mass Media:- Evaluated by representative of DAV Media Center. 8. Science model Exhibition: - Mr. Anand Kr. Yadav and Ms. Ritu Singh evaluated the event. The winners of the model display were awarded by certificate of achievement and medals in the morning assembly. My Hidden Voice, PPT event held for grade II 4th February /DAVMC An intersection My Hidden Voice power point presentation was held for grade II on 3rd February in Primary wing. Under the guidance and support of class teachers, students presented the current studies on life cycle of butterfly. cartoon character, about earth, ten most cutest pet dogs and some amazing facts about animals. Students were taken in the auditorium after 2 days practice. Basically such programmes are key factors to avoid mass fear of the students while addressing on stage by building the confidence where as such events also deliver some information to the audience. As provided in the result provided, out of total 5 sections of grade II, Section A with the title life cycle of butterfly was declared in 1st position followed by about the earth presented by Section C was declared in 2nd position. Though the event was launched to promote group performance, but as the rule of competition, these sections were declared winners on the basis of coverage of content, design of ppt and style of presentation. 34 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 20th International Conference of NELTA 20th International conference of Nepal English Language Teachers Association (NELTA) was organized in DAVSKVB in the presence of Mr. Anil Kedia, DAV Chairperson. The conference was held on 17th-19th February 2015 with various key notes, presentations, symposiums and orientation and training for the English teachers by national and international personalities and experts of English. Entire session namely inaugural, plenary and closing session were conducted in the Buddha Hall. PSA orientation for grade VIII (CBSE) conducted 9th December/DAVMC An orientation on problem solving Assessment for grade VIII (CBSE) was held on 9th December in the Indu Auditorium at 9:50 am to 12:15 pm. The resource person invited for the day was Mr. Arvindam Bhattachan. On the occasion. Mr. Madhav Upadhayaya, senior co-ordinator also introduced the PSA to the students as the 4th formative examination of grade IX. While Bhattachan firstly introduced PSA as the use of appropriate logic in particular situation. Meanwhile Mr. Rohini Raj Timilsina HOD of Sanskrit including all the teachers of the particular class were present for smooth functioning of the programme. SA 1 performance Index – V to XII Academic Performance Index of the classes V to XII was announced in the morning assembly on 8th December 2014 by CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater (In-charge, Examination Cell) for classes V to XII. The highest performers were awarded 90 points and the lowest performance index securing students provided 10 points. For IX and X, highest is 80 and lowest 10 where as highest marks for XI and XII was 40 and lowest 10 points. Photography Competition for grade V and VI 2nd December/DAVMC Sudha Sagar Media Club conducted inter house photography competition for the students of grade V and VI on 23rd November. Students were oriented about the procedure of Photography competition adopted in DAVSKVB. Out of 12 contestants, 2 from each house, only six contestants were able to submit their assignment on time. Good Luck Havan Good Luck Havan for X CBSE 24th February/DAVMC According to eastern culture, Havan is understood as the tool of the purification of environment and mentality of the individual who are involved in the Yagyna. Following the same, Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari stated it is a moral boost up for developing the confidence level of the students. To forward the guidelines of success, DAVSKVB since the establishment is organizing good luck Havan for X CBSE/SLC preparing students. This year the school organized good luck Havan for X CBSE on 23rd February in the inner courtyard. DAVSKVB Principal, Ms. Rao believes that Havan provides some refreshment to the students as well. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Rao suggested to concentrate on personal hygiene, balance diet and exercises in examination period to succeed fully. Following the Principal, Vice-principal, Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, focused on sincerity in Good Luck Havan for X SLC students and orientation programme for parents 3rd March 2015 Students preparing for SLC board examination 2071 were formally sent-off organizing good luck Havan in Indu auditorium while parents were oriented in Pratik Hall on 3rd March. After completing the regular course, students here were driven for good luck havan. In a programme, V.P. Mr. Ram Chandra Khanal stated if students will continue the studies in the sprit as in DAV during their home preparation stay, most of the students would cross distinction. While on the importance of Havan, CAO Mr. Janardan Ghimire, forwarded the Havan as a energy which would examination and time punctuation to the students. Similarly, Senior wing Co-ordinator, Mr. Madhav Upadhyaya presented some techniques in scoring good marks in examination. With in the same scenario, Mr. Rohini Raj Timilsina, HOD of Sanskrit stated possibility of success can be changed to reality of success through hard work as struggle was only key to success. Entire programme was hosted by Mr. Timilsina where Mantras were recited by Mr. Govinda Ghimire, Senior, Sanskrit teacher. The Havan has been reported to be conducted under the principle of Anglo Vedic culture. As stated by Mr. Timilsina, Arya Samaji Havan was held where ghee and habir drabya were offered to Agnidev. On the occasion primary wing students presented religious hymn with their own music under the guidance of Primary Music Teacher. The havan accomplished offering best wishes of the class teachers, subject teachers, captains, vice-captains and interested students to those who were preparing board examination. Students were also offered with greetings, tika and prashad by their teachers. magnify the performance level. Similarly, CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater suggested maintaining the same discipline as in DAV during the examination period. It was an Arya Samaji Havan which was hosted by Rohini Raj Timilsina. On the occasion, teachers of X SLC and representatives students had also wished best for all the contestants of SLC. Meanwhile, primary students team led by music teacher Mr. Ram Hari Poudel offered a religious song for the success of students. Havan concluded offering tika, greetings and Prashad. Quick after the completion of Havan, DAVSKVB management also oriented the parents of X SLC focusing over the dual responsibility of teachers and parents for the success of the students. Due to the chances of being diverted in redundant activities after the regular class is over, DAVSKVB management keeping in mind the probable difficulties of the students’ carrier had invited the parents to forward the dual role of both parents and teachers in guiding the children. The school clearly stated that the school was always ready to solve the academic problem of the students till the examination date. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 35 Primary Activities Collage Making Competition for grade III and IV 29th January/DAVMC An Inter house collage making competition organized for grade III and IV on 28th November. To look closely at shapes and space, and make informed judgments about making them into meaningful pieces of art this completion was organized according to Ms. Anusha Rana Primary activity in-charge. Students were given to draw on the theme of Christmas tree where different waste papers and cotton were used to decorate the Christmas tree. At the last days, before winter vacation, the programme was launched for the refreshment according to Ms. Rana. It was made compulsory to all the students. As provided in the result from grade IV, Annapurna House stood in first position followed by Dhaulagiri and Lhotse in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. While from grade III, Lhotse stood in first position followed by Annapurna and Gaurishankar in 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Nepali Quiz Organized for III and IV 19 September/DAVMC th Besides this, inter house sports days was also launched for grade I and II on 28th and 29th November according to the primary wing. An inter house Nepali Quiz competition was organized for the students of classes III and IV on 16th September. As provided Lhotse house grabbed the first position followed by Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Gaurishankar in 2nd, 3rd and consolation position respectively. Free Dental Camp organized A one day free dental camp was organized by Dr. Sujita Shrestha CBDS, MPH, Ph. D students and her team on 8th March in the school premises. E-Card Making Competition Dr. Shrestha under a research title ‘a study on factors responsible for dental injuries in school children of Kathmandu valley’ had conducted the camps in DAVSKVB. In the camp, Dr. Sujita and her group examined the kids’ teeth and applied fluoride varnish on children teeth surface, which will prevent teeth decay. An E-card making competition was held on 3rd March, 2015 for the classes III and IV. In this event, students made a card on the topic ‘Holi’ given by the primary wing. The programme was organized by the computer department. Previously, circular was sent to the parents 3 days ahead where parents were sent a form by school management to fill and return to school. Children were only put under treatment and research after parents allowed the permission. The camp was fully supported by class teachers and mentors. Principal's subjects sweepstakes winners of March session announced The knowledge investigating competition Prinicpal's Subject Sweepstakes winners of March session were announced by Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao in the last assembly of the Academic year 2014-15. For the March session, Principal herself had planned to forward the questions of science. Students this time were able to submit highest number of correct entries as all the classes have been able to submit more than 100 correct entries. Principal had forwarded the separate set of questions for each class. 36 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 As the correct entries are higher, winners are declared through very complex ways for the award. Meanwhile, S- CCA In charge Mr. Tanka Nath Ghimire stated, the section which submitted the highest correct entries was only permitted in lucky draw as in previous episode. After all the highest correct entries section also added 10 points for best section award. By the lucky draw, winners were declared by Principal herself in the assembly afterward Vice-Principal Mr. Khanal awarded the students with set of science books. The winners of the Principal Subject Sweepstakes for the March session from Secondary Wing are Soumya Shrestha V 'B', Atik Shah VI 'I', Anushka Shrestha VII'D', Kritika Maharjan VIII 'B' and Safal Karki- IX 'B'. Students from grade XI were not able to submit the correct entries. On the occasion, Principal delivered the importance of portfolio and prefects to the secondary students. Primary Activities Kids of I and II in Interhouse Science Textual Quiz 2nd December /DAVMC An Inter-house Science textual quiz was organized for the little kids of I and II in the Pratik Hall on 21st November. Quiz focused to encourage students to look their textual book in depth and think from different angle. 'Furthermore, this competition is believed to strengthen the academic capacity of the students', Primary wing stated to the News. The primary wing believes that such programme also instruct the importance of teamwork for the little kids in early age. As provided in the result, Dhaulagiri and Lhotse houses both with 27 points were placed in 1st position while Gaurishankar and Annapurna both were placed in 3rd position. International Hand washing day celebrated 14th October 2014/DAVSKVB International hand washing day is celebrated in DAVSKVB partnering with unilever company Pvt. Ltd in Pratik Hall on 12th October. With the objective of instructing the appropriate hand washing style both DAVSKVB and Unilever company Pvt. Ltd. has launched the awareness programme. The programme focus much on interaction and exercise. One of the facilitator of DAVSKVB, Ms. Anusha Rana, Primary CCA In-charge stated that Unilever demonstrated the style of good hand washing, checked the germs. The team also formed the section captains for the planned 4 weeks programme. Students were also handed a colurful story book concerned with the hand washing and its benefit in the health. Grade III and IV Celebrated sports day Entire students of grade III and IV have celebrated sports days for 3 days on 18th to 20th November in the secondary grounds. The sports days in primary wing falls after Dashain vacation. With the objective to instill the love for sports and games throughout the days and to develop the appropriate skills, all students are encouraged to participate enjoy and succeed. Ms. Anusha Rana P.CCA In-charge says, 'the three days programme consisted sack race, spoon balance and skipping'. Beside a recreation and refreshment the progarmme was also launched as a competition, Ms. Rana further detailed. The entire selection process has been reported to be completed as scheduled in 3 days with the active participation and guidance of the stakeholder as provided by sports department. This sports days in primary carries special attention as all the children come up on the ground and take part in their intrested areas. Hindi Clubs activities for I to IV Story writing competition for grade I to IV was held on 19th December, 2015. In the competition, Keshavi Somani stood in first position followed by Pranal Singhal, Rishita Ghosh and Bhaivab Sarawagi in 2nd , 3rd and Consolation position respectively. Similarly, Hindi Quiz Contest for the students of grade I to IV was conducted on 20th November. The winners were declared section wise and awarded in the morning assembly. Tiny tots enacting at annual day of Kindergarten SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 37 Character Tree Class I A I B I D I C I E NamePoints Aakash Raj Shrestha Azumi Tamang Swati Jain Darsh Agrawal Rhea Maharjan Class II E II B II A II D II C NamePoints Paridhi Saraogi Aryan Bhaattarai Palistha Tamrakar Sneha Chachan Anuspa Dangol Class III B III A III G III C III E NamePoints Kritagya Giri Himanshu Saraogi Rishab Agrawal Nistha Jalan Janvi Manandhar III F III H III D Class IV E IV H Class V 1. Piyush Poddar 2. Tanushree Kunwar 3. Jayesh Sharma 4. Mayank Agrawal 5. Resha Shrestha 6. Nifiya Shrestha 7. Priyanka Pokhrel 8. Slok Regmi 9. Rounak Joshi V V V V V V V V V F A H I D E G B C Class VII 1. Merina Shrestha 2. Masiha Krishna Shrestha 3. Archi Agrawal 4. Rahul Agrawal 5. Lona Mishra 6. Shruti Chauhan 7. Vivid Shakya 8. Karan Mahto 9. Sonu Bhattarai VII VII VII VII VII VII VII VII VII F E G H D I A C B Class VI 1. Ankita Rokka Chhetri 2. Najima Shrestha 3. Muskan Khatod 4. Kripson Shrestha 5. Anushka Chitrakar 6. Shreya Maskey 7. Nirupan Karki 8. Ayush Shrestha 9. Miraj Thapa Class IX 1. Aashutosh Devkota 2. B.Bhusan Rao 3. Priyanka Shrestha 4. Samyam Dev Rai 5. Aastha Pandey 6. Rajat Shakya 7. Anisha Thapa 8. Neha Jain VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI E F I A B D H G C Class VIII 1. Shikshya Shah 2. Bipasana Kansakar 3. Subhekshya Paneru 4. Aashi Jain 5. Unish Shrestha 6. Shristi Kharel 7. Mecon Joshi 8. Shaila Agrawal 9. Aakansha Dhoot VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII B F A H C E D I G Class X 1. Shria Agrawal 2. Shibani Mahaseth 3. Anamika Shah 4. Avinash Sharma 5. Sneha Chaudhary 6. Anubhav Adhikari 7. Priyanka Lahoti 8. Pinkey Shah 38 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Sandesh Ojha Smriti Chalise Kashvi Jain NamePoints Nitin Agiwal Shalini Jain IX G IX F IX D IX A IX B IX H IX C IX E XH XD XA XF XC XB XE XG IV C IV F IV G IV A IV B IV D Pranay Man Shakya Yunik Shrestha Aayush Jha Priyanshu Thapa Sunny Gupta Aavash Shrestha Class XI 1. Preety Mandal 2. Harshita Murarka 3. Lakshita Kunwar Prasai 4. Karan Singhania Class XII 1. Anushka Agrawal 2. Rashika Agrawal 3. Aditya Rauniyar 4. Shivani Sharma XI B XI C XI A XI D XII B XII C XII A XII D Out Door Activities The need to join Science with Humanity: Quanta 2014 DAVSKVB students attended One act play 27 students of grade VIII, IX and X participated as audience in an inter house one act play competition organized by St. Mary’s School on 10th September, 2014. Ms. Sashilata Rai and Ms. Lila Subedi were the teacher representatives to accompany the students to the one act play competition. Mr. Umesh Saud (DAVSKVB Senior English Teacher) was one of the judge in the one act play competition at St. Mary’s School. DAVians performed drama on the civilization of mathematics 9 December/DAVMC The 4 days International Science Olympiad 'Quanta-2014' was launched with the necessity to join science with Humanity by City Montessori School, Lucknow on 15th November. Quanta 2014 was filled with the 700 young scientists where renowned scientists and experts from 11 countries including Malaysia, Finland, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Nepal, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Czech Republic and various states of India were present to show their development and finding. To generate the feelings of unity and brotherhood in the field of science and technology, quanta is being launched every year. Inaugurating the ceremony, the chief guest V.N. Garg stated that the science must be linked with humanity. He said, 'computer, internet, website plane, TV, etc. were all the contribution of science which are increasing the living standard of the world citizen. So, the good scientific invention is expected continuously for the humanity and welfare of the people'. Out of total 700 young scientists around the world, 7 are from DAVSKVB. These 7 students were guided by Mr. Samir Deshar, HoD of the Vocational Department. As reported to the DAV News, dozens of programme were planned with in the period of Quanta. 'DAVSKVB participated in written round of quiz-acta mathematica, debate, mental ability test, aqua challenge, obstacle robot race and science quiz including cultural show', Mr. Deshar detailed. Quanta every year is special to DAVSKVB students as they get chance to participate and contest in different science and technological event in Lucknow with world student. Altogether Nineteen students from grade VIII, IX and X performed drama on the history and growth of Maths in Maths fair organized by Kathmandu University (KU), Hattiban on 6th Feb, 2015. Under the guidance of the department of mathematics, students were driven in KU. Aryabhatta Maths Club forwarded to the DAV news those DAVSKVB students in KU performed drama on civilization of Mathematics showing improvement and discovery of terminology and their relations and shapes in mathematics in different ages of time. The performance was highly appreciated by the audience present there. Students were guided by the team of the teachers of Mr. Shalendra Yadav, Mr. Lijendra Maharjan and Ms. Dila Shakya. Students performing the drama are: Neha Agrawal – VIII ‘H’, Tanisha Agrawal VIII ‘I’, Ishika Ramawat – VIII ‘F’, Sneha Shrestha – IX ‘A’, Shreeyesha Pradhan- IX ‘A’, Kritika Gurung- IX ‘A’, Pulkit Dhoot – X ‘G’, Jayant Shah – X ‘G’, Raghav Gupta – X ‘G’, Pratyush Shrivastav – X ‘G’, Crish Shaw – X ‘G’, Harsh Agrawal – X ‘E’, Rohit Lohia – X ‘E’, Shubham Dey – X ‘F’, Vaibhav Agrawal- X ‘F’, Ritwik Trapathi – X ‘H’, Nistha Kamal- X ‘E’, Anjal Kandoi – X ‘H’ and Mitali Jain – X ‘F’. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 39 Sports DAVSKVB teachers WON the interschool football tournament 29 September DAVSKVB teachers football team won the interschool staff football tournament, 2014 held by st. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel. In the final game organized on 25th September, DAVSKVB beat Ideal model by two goals . Total 13 schools had contested in the event. DAVSKVB played four games. In first league game, DAVSKVB and Ideal Model played draw scoring 1 goal. But in the 2nd league DAVSKVB scored six goals against United Academy with no any reply. Likewise, in the quarter final, DAVSKVB beat 3 goals to St. Xavier's Goadawari while in semifinal, Kathmandu University Higher Secondary School (KUHS) was defeated by DAVSKVB in the tiebreaker with 4-2 goals. Meanwhile, Mr. Goutam Hazra, Sports Club in-charge to the news said ' Mr. Bishram Tandan scored 4 goals, Mr. Sandesh Maharjan also scored 4 goals with hattrick, Mr. Hazara's himself scored 4 goals in the entire tournament. Likewise, Mr. Nirmal Gurung scored 2 goals' while Mr. Kapil Basnet and Mr. Dipendra Man Shakya each scored a goal. Mr. Purnendu Ghosh, Mr. Gangaram Maharjan and Mr. Janak Tamang also played in the tournament. DAVSKVB goal keeper Mr. L.B. Shrestha was declared the best keeper of the tournament. Mr. Shankar Bhujel and Mr. Umesh Shah were also in DAVSKVB team. DAVSKVB team was coached by Mr. Chandra Dangol. Primary wing celebrated Cross country 2014 sports final day Sports club organized an Inter house cross country for the students of classes VII to XII on 24th September, 2014. The competition was held in 4 categories which include; An Inter house sports final day was conducted on 8th and 9th March, 2015 in school main ground. All the students of primary (I-IV) went to the main ground to take part, observe and support to their friends. Primary wing had arranged chocolate picking, brusting the balloon, musical chair, sack race, marble 1, spoon balance and skipping race for both girls and boys according to the interest of the students. Top three position holders were awarded with the certificate of achievement. Prvious to this event, conducted this event in different phases to select the final contestants in the academic year, 2014/15. 40 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 Category A – Junior Boys VII to IX Category B- Junior Girls – VII to IX Category C – Senior Boys – X to XI Category D- Senior Girls – X to XII The winners of each category were awarded with certificate of achievement in the morning assembly. Primary 24 Social Service wing students at Bagalamukhi Members of Social Service Club of Primary Wing were taken for one day sanitation programme at Bagalamukhi temple on 3rd December. With the objective of instructing the students that the public properties can be conserved with the involvement of all the level of society, students were taken on the spot. On the day, students swept the dirt, picked the garbage and kept in dustbin. Students participating in this programme are the executive members of social service club of primary wing and general members of the same club. Teachers escorting for the day were Ms. Pragati Khadka and Sumana Shrestha, Club In-charge. It is believed that such event by the tiny students of primary wing gives positive message and the new hopes and desire to do something in the society. Clothes donated At first, these 3 VDCs office had formally requested DAVSKVB Principal to support their children. Ms. Rao is also the president of Rotary Club of Pashupati. 29th December/DAVSKVB Winter clothes collected by the students of the entire wings were donated to 3 VDCs of 3 districts in Eastern Nepal during winter vacation. ‘The recipients VDCs are Lakhantari of Morang districts, Bagahi of Rautahat and Pakli of Sunsari’, says Mr. S.N. Mirdha, Social Studies teacher. Children in between three to sixteen years received the clothes. Clothes donated are trouser, pant, sweater, jacket, shoes and socks. It is a voluntary donation programme of DAVSKVB. In this programme all the students from kindergarten to Senior Secondary wings enthusiastically supported the programme. The donation programmes were held under the initiation of DAVSKVB Principal Ms. Bhubaneswari Rao. At first, these 3 VDCs Office had formally requested DAVSKVB Principal to support their children. Ms. Rao is also the president of Rotary Club of Pashupati. Seeing the bitter reality of the underprivileged societies, Mr. Mirdha Says, Jabdi Primary School at Pakli lacked benches and desks in the class rooms and the School was compelled to be run under open sky while at Bagahi VDC, altogether six children died this winter. DAVSVB community is heading in the field of social service for the needy people with the slogan, 'If we can then why not'. SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 41 News ISO external Audit of the MoU signed for conducting Session held Orientation on Spinal problems An orientation programme was organized for the teachers of V to XII on spinal problems in Indu Hall on 23rd September, 2014. The resource person was Dr. Gaurav Raj Dhakal, spine surgeon at Norivc hospital, Kathmandu. His orientation focused on back and neck pain causes and preventive measures. mathematics workshop 12th December/DAVMC A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati Higher Secondary School, Lalitpur and Dynasim Learning institute for conducting mathematics workshops on 12th December. The School has taken this decision to make mathematics learning process easy and interesting. It is believed that such programme would incorporate to decrease the assumption; 'maths is tough' developed in the mind of many students. The MoU was signed between Mr. Anil Kedia, DAV Chairperson and Mr. Divesh Bathija from Dinasim Learning. As agreed, Dinasim learning team will be visiting the school 4 times annually for conducting math workshops for students of 1st to 8th grade. But the number of days per visit will be 8 to 9 working days. MoU has expected to benefit approximately 3500 students in an academic year. Likewise, DAV School is agreed to provide an accommodation of trainer during their visit to school, handover the topics to the trainers 3 weeks prior to visit and confirm dates at least 1 month prior to the visit. Interactors skilled with leadership 6 Nov. 2014, Twenty five interactors from classes VII to XII participated in the leadership Development programme organized by the club. The programme is concerned with the effective drills to induce the potentiality for demonstrating their inner leadership quality to the outer world. The training session was facilitated by the resource person, Mr. Tritha Poudel who has been working as HR manager in Air Asia, and targeting in youth projects for more than one and half decade. 42 SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 12th December/DAVMC As ISO, external audit of the session was held on 8th December 2014 in the School. As stated in the report of Ms. Roma Sharma Bidari, this year faculties of maths, science, co-curricular activity, exam cell and management representative were audited. The auditor of the day was Mr. Laxmi Prashad Gupta from Quality and Environmental Management Services Pvt. Ltd. Formally, programme was held with opening meeting following with the investigation and interviews and the report was presented in the closing meeting at 4 PM. After a long study, Mr. Gupta presented non-compliances (NCS) and area of improvement (AFI). As the school is certified by with (ISO) 9001:2008 for Quality Management System, ISO representative every year investigate whether the standard of (ISO) 9001:2008 is maintained or not. But this ISO audit which is also known as Second Surveillance Audit (SA II) is based on the first audit of International Certification Service (ICS). DAV is the first ISO certified school in the country and every year its quality is evaluated by ISO external audit. Till this time, DAVSKVB is successful to renew the ISO certification, as entire DAV community is striving whole the day to fulfill their responsibilities without fail. Visitors' Comment It was nice to talk to about 300 teachers of the school on Research Paper (s) Dr. Madhav P. Pokhrel Tribhuvan University Ms. Chitralekha Yadav Minister for Education Government of Nepal I cherish this opportunity to be among the academic community of this school. Amar Raj Joshi Head of the central Department of English, Tribhuvan University Very interesting and inspiring! The perfect way to make students learn effectively I am highly impressed by the management of the school. I wish all school members for the further success. Prof. Dr. Shiva Prashad Dhoboudel Dilibazar, Kathmadnu Maths and Science epitome of society and future, a very essential part of life displayed by students. Congrats! Ms. Rupy Singh, Thapathali I am very much pleased to witness the exemplary work and practice carried on by the team of School DAV Sushil Kedia. Hope to continue such noble work in future as well. Wish all success in its endeavors. Prof. Dr. Siddhi Prashad Koirala Anamnagar Kathmandu SANDESH ◆ APRIL 2015 43 Photo By: Photo Bank Studio