Innovation in Education - CBSE

Quarterly Bulletin of the Central Board of Secondary EducationVol.50, No.3, July-September 2011ADVISORY COMMITTEEVineet Joshi, I.A.SChairmanDr. Veera GuptaSecretaryM.C. SharmaController of ExaminationsDr. Sadhana ParasharDirector (Training)Pitam SinghDirector (Spl. Exams.)N. NagarajuDirector (Academic)EDITORR.P. SinghAssistant Education OfficerThe views expressed by any author in his/her article /contribution published in Cenbosec do notrepresent the views of the Board.Feedback, Suggestions & Contributions may be sent to 'The Editor, Cenbosec, Central Board ofSecondary Education, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi-110002' orcenbosec@gmail.com. Ph. 011-23231070Published by the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, ‘Shiksha Kendra’, 2, Community Centre,Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092, © CBSE , Delhi-92 and Printed at India Offset Press, A-1 Mayapuri IndustrialArea, Phase-1, New Delhi-110064, Ph.: +91-11-28116494, 9811526314.

CONTENTFrom the Chairman 3ArticlesInnovations in Education - Mrs. Radha Mahalaxmi 7Innovations in Education - Mrs. Chitra Nakra 10Small Steps Lead to Big Success - Dr. G. P. Pandey 11Innovations in Education - Mr. Ashok Kumar 13Innovations in Education - Mrs. Divya Matti M. B. 14Innovations in Education - Mrs. Anjana Gupta 15Innovations in Education - Dr. S. V. Sharma 16Innovations in Education - Mrs. Renu Mishra 17Quality Development in Education through Communication Technology as aInnovative Practice - Dr. Shruti Upreti 18Innovations in School Education in the Context of CCE - Mr. K. L. Nagaraju 20Innovations in Education: Some Issues - Dr. Manjit Singh 21Innovations in Education - Mr. Ajit Kumar 22Innovations in Education - Ms. Smita Pant 24Innovation in Education: The Role of Computer Simulation in Teaching Physics 25Dr. Mahesh SrivastavaInnovation in Education - Ms. Devanshi Goswami 26Innovation in Education - Ms. Stuti Krishna 28What other Principals say 30What other Teachers say 35News from Schools 41Green Page 63Health & Wellness Clubs 79Sahodaya Updates 84Sports Arena 90Academic Updates 94Best Practices 102News from Administration 112fgUnh foHkkx 117Circulars 121Page

From the ChairmanGlobalization provides opportunities as well as challenges to use innovation as a strategyto generate knowledge flow. It provides unprecedented potential for using innovation as a toolfor teaching learning and increased opportunities for all. Innovation has an impact in all fieldsincluding education as it can also influence all areas of school education such as CurriculumPlanning and Development, Generating Innovative Textbooks, Harnessing Mass Media andTechnology for Transacting Curriculum, Teacher Education, Teacher Training and Assessmentin Scholastic as well as Co-Scholastic areas.The Board through its Education Reforms and more predominantly through thestrengthening of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in 2009 has brought about a majorshift in de-emphasizing the Public examination or Board examination at the end of Grade X.The fact that teachers need to be facilitators and classroom coordinators so that learning happensin the classroom and the fact that strategies such as ‘talking pairs’ or pair work, small groupwork, group work or whole class work promote real learning the environment for nurturingcreativity can be easily provided inside the classroom. The CCE also emphasizes that multiplemodes of assessment may be harnessed in Formative Assessment such as project based learning,seminars, group discussions, debates, role play, quiz, experiments, field trips, research projects etc.The grading system which for many years was in a nascent stage was finally implemented andits merits far out way the de-merits. The challenge of replacing marks with grades in a systemwhich has been primarily mark oriented and mark dominated is understandable.It is here I feel that technology can play a great role by generating different kinds of questiontypes for students in a classroom assessing them and keeping records as well. When I think ofsemi-urban and schools situated in the remote districts I wonder if the effects of technologyenabled education are available to teachers and students alike. There are various ways in which aresourceful teacher can supplement her lessons and make them interesting by using other formsof mass media such as television and newspapers.The CBSE is also running programmes on Strategic Leadership and Effective SchoolManagement through various agencies so that it can provide opportunities and a platform forschools to participate in this process of sharing.July-September 2011 3

The CBSE also emphasizes on celebration of the National Education Day and celebratingthe day by organizing activities based on the theme `Child Centred Education’.This year the 18th National Annual Conference for Sahodaya School Complexes will beheld from 27-29 Dec., 2011 at Chennai and the theme of the conference is `Quality Improvementin Schools’. The theme is not only current but also topical as it reflects the concerns and issuesraised in the National Curriculum Framework 2005, the Position Paper on Examination Reforms,the Report of the National Knowledge Commission and also the Right of the Children to Freeand Compulsory Education Act 2009.I hope that schools will benefit from the articles in this issue and contribute to theforthcoming issues which are also based on relevant themes.VINEET JOSHIChairmanCentral Board of Secondary EducationIn this increasingly skill driven knowledge economy, necessaryinvestments in education, including enterprise based vocationaleducation and training and market based knowledge andskills in higher education, are going to be crucial to maintainIndia’s Innovation driven growth and its cutting edge inknowledge based industries.– Innovation in IndiaNational Knowledge Commission4 Innovation in Education

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Innovations in EducationMrs. Radha Mahalaxmi*DefinitionThe term innovation is derived from the Latin word innovatus, which is the noun form of innovare “torenew of change”, stemming from in-“into” + novus-“new”. Although the term is broadly used, innovationgenerally refers to the creation of better or more effective products, process, technologies, or ideas thatare accepted by markets, governments, and society. Innovation differs from invention or renovationin that innovation generally signifies a substantial positive change compared to incremental changes(Wikipedia).Indian Education SystemIndian education system has undergone several changes since ages from Gurukul system to modernday. In every aspect of education like curriculum, pedagogy, methodology, educational technology, teachereducation, there are changes. Education system has incorporated these changes and innovations that werebrought from society, parents, students and also from communitySchool education is a deliberate and more-or-less external intervention in the life of a child. Althoughmuch learning and teaching takes place at home and in the neighborhood community, the influences ofschooling also plays a very important role. Ideally, education is supposed to encourage the students to analyzeand evaluate their experiences to doubt, to question, to investigate – in other words, to be inquisitive and tothink independently.In the Post-Independence period, a major concern of the Government of India and of the states hasbeen to give increasing attention to education as a factor vital to national progress and security. Problems ofeducational reconstruction were reviewed by several commissions and committees. Most of the educationcommissions advocated the reforms in education system, pertaining to curriculum, pedagogy, methodologyin teaching, educational aids, examination, evaluation system and also in teacher education. Inspite of thevarious recommendations as per NPE 1986, school education remained to be exam oriented, bookish andinformation loaded devoid of practical aspects. The development in technology has changed the world outsidethe classroom. It is more eye-catching and interesting for a student than the classroom setting. As a result,students find classroom instructions as dull and devoid of life and it does not interest them for learning.Information Technology has made learner techno friendly and has brought joy in learning.Innovations in CurriculumLot of changes have come in curriculum. “Curriculum must stand on three pillars of relevance, equityand excellence. One of the major curricular concerns is providing education for a cohesive society so thatequality of opportunity and access to qualify education to various groups including girls, learners with special* Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Steel Plant, Sector 1, VishakhapatnamJuly-September 2011 7

needs and learners from disadvantaged groups is ensured (Secondary Educational Commission 1964-66).According to the needs of the society, it has changed from basic education to 10+2+3 education system tovocational education to ICT integrated curriculumThe National Curriculum Frame work – NCF (2005) strongly recommends “the curriculum must enablechildren to find their voices, nurture their curiosity to do things, to ask question and to pursue investigations,sharing and integrating their experiences with school knowledge rather than their ability to reproduce externalknowledge (p.13)”. It motivates schools to “provide opportunities to students to question, enquire, debate,reflect and arrive at concepts to create new ideas (p.18)”. The curriculum framework emphasizes developingcritical thinking among students making them active learners; this can be made possible by taking advantageof ICT and working on multiple intelligence models.Innovations in Teaching MethodologyThe most important aspect of learning is developing capacity for abstract thinking and reflection. Thestudents learn in a variety of experiences like reading, experimenting, listening, thinking, reflecting, writing,expressing oneself in speech etc. Thus conceptual understanding can be developed by engaging studentsactively in learning process. Active involvement involves exploration, enquiry, questioning, discussion andreflection leading to creation of ideas. Hence, the challenge before the teacher is to initiate a process ofactive involvement in learning of various concepts. Several teaching methodologies thus evolved in theprocess. Education methodology transformed from teacher centered to child centered education to childinspired education as advocated in NCF 2005. Human resources contributed their best to the developmentof innovations in educational methodology. Teacher Education has changed drastically according to modernsocietal needs.Innovations in Education TechnologyInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) provides a support to the student to take an activerole in the learning process and strengthen all of the multiple intelligences necessary for quality learning. ICTprovides to share discoveries and discussions. ICT continually provides students with enrichment outside ofclass hours. ICT provides follow-up on weekly activity schedules. ICT provides and maintains instructionsfor groups and individuals. ICT provides and encourages students to make more efficient and intense useof computers.E-learning has become an important tool in child’s learning process. Software development has takenplace for development of different subjects, language learning, arts, and crafts including library maintenancesoftware. Education technology and internet has brought tremendous change in bringing outside world toclass rooms and to children’s minds.Online teaching and learning methods using wikis, Web 2.0 in class rooms, social networking sites likefacebook, orkut, twitter, educational blogs and educational video games have brought tremendous revolutionaryinnovative changes in modern educational system. These online teaching and learning methods attract younggeneration and make learning interesting and at the same time develop self-learning. It also helps in blended8 Innovation in Education

learning. Professional learning networks and social networking sites have brought the education fraternitytogether and helped in sharing the knowledge resources all over the world. Technology has brought “Joy inLearning” as per the aspiration of NCF 2005.Innovations in Evaluation Methods and ToolsInnovations in Evaluation methods and tools have also changed throug-innovative evaluation methodslike Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), through paper-pencil tests, debates, seminars, quizzes,symposia, etc (CCE Manual IX-X of CBSE). The CCE system evaluates the child not only in academicsbut also in Co-scholastic and Co-Curricular area. The new evaluation methods have helped the child tounderstand, think and reflect and to perform well.The new evaluation methods have helped the child to develop self-confidence, ability of expression,social behavior, right attitude towards teachers, class mates and environment and to develop various life skills.They have also promoted various co-curricular activities like swimming, NCC, Yoga, Art and Craft, Scoutingetc., thus taking care of overall personality development of the child.***July-September 2011 9

Innovations in EducationChitra Nakra*I am reminded of the words of Jean Piaget who said “ The principal goal of education in schools should becreating men and women who are capable of doing new things not simply repeating what other generations have done-men -and women who are creative, inventive who can be critical and verify, and not accept everything they are offered".For this, learning process should become proactive and promote a thinking culture. The learner shouldbe restricted not only to the text but should also have access to a variety of innovations so that they can relate itto their real life experiences. The emphasis should be on higher order thinking and reasoning skills. We have tocreate a stimulating learning environment that allows young minds to flourish and make them constructivist inlearning. The use of technology can really augment learning. The impact, application and utility of technologyin the sphere of education have come to stay in all walks of our life. New technologies such as You Tube,Podcasting, Mobile phones etc. have actually compressed distance and made communication more accessible.We, as, teachers should influence the use of these technological facilities so that the students are guidedin the safe and beneficial use of technologies. The use of technology will become successful because it willmake the students more engrossing and engaging and help the teachers to meet them on their own desiredplatform. The following innovative technologies may be exploited by the teachers :‣ Podcasting : Podcasting is a method of communication allowing anyone to create audio/video filesand posting them to the Internet for others to download and watch/listen to at any time. These filescan be downloaded to a personal computer or handheld device such as an iPod or iPad.‣ Virtual School Library : One of the key components in the virtual school library is the developmentof Virtual School Library Communications portal where students may interact with teacher-librariansand other educators—sharing student/educator-generated book reviews, student/educator-producedvideos, participate in online polls, or attend online reference service podcasts designed to teach studentshow to use a particular library database or tool.‣ 3D Printing Technology : 3 D Printing stimulates a student's mechanical, spatial awareness in waysthat text books can not. A student can do much more than drawing, apart from this they can evenevaluate it, refine and also access how it fits in the larger assembly.Besides technology the following innovative techniques can also be incorporated in school. Online Value Education : We need to impart basic skills needed to keep our children rooted to our cultureand also for collaborative and co-operative endeavour for living together in a spirit of peaceful co-existence. Computer Music Lab : Research has shown that music education before the age of seven haslasting effect on a child's intelligence. A Computer Music Lab in school can be used to make musiccompositions. Theatre in Education : As per conventional understanding drama presupposes a script with an inspiringtale. Especially, Social Science in school offers a great deal at content for dramatics. Theatre in Educationintends to bridge the gap between theory and practical knowledge.Innovative methods of teaching learning processes will ensure effective learning outcomes. We needto transform and not reform the learning system in order to reduce the stress on children and bring abouttangible results.* Principal, Veda Vyasa Dav Public School Vikaspuri, New Delhi10 Innovation in Education

Small Steps Lead to Big ChangesDr. G.P. Pandey*The future of the country rests not in the hands of soldiers and merchants but in those of the studentsand scholars, as rightly put by Dr. Annie Besant.Standing on the threshold of budding youth, a student cherishes - Splendid Vision, Colourful dreams,Buoyant hopes.Education has become the mission statement of the middle class. It is this tool, which hasempowered it. This class works hard and has made its presence felt and is quietly surging ahead for thestable future of its next generation. Globalization, the rapid technological advancements and the exodusfrom one point of the world to the other, all these are bringing a challenging time for the educationists.The demands of the rapidly changing world are high and thus creativity, opportunity and achievementhave climbed up the top steps of the ladder of success. The swirl of changes demand changes in educationas well. The rise of Internet has broadened the horizon of information. Students are not confined forany piece of information to their teachers. Learning and sharing by interacting has become an essentialpart of building knowledge. With the advent of CCE - Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation,the stress is on creating understanding.End result : Lead fulfilling and productive life.It is required that the young generation is prepared for the challenges of the world. The presentscenario in Indian Education is a witness to revolutionary changes. These changes stemmed from the rootsof dissatisfaction. The enthusiasm to explore and learn had somehow diminished with the exam phobia. Theyoung children as natural scientists should develop a spirit of enquiry. The discontent also merged when ourlearners became restless, passive audience as if being entertained by performer in the form of a teacher. Atthis stage innovative practices come at fore. The true concept of innovation revolves around the process ofshepherding students toward competence and autonomy. If an institution doesn’t innovate, it inevitably agesand declines.As a twig is bent, so the tree will grow- William WordsworthThe progression of innovation in an institution requires the following steps:1. Motivating the motivators:• Restore teacher morale.• Alternative financial compensation.* Principal, Delhi Public School, Mathura Refinery, MathuraJuly-September 2011 11

• Prevent teacher burn out.• Measure and honour the leadership potential of a teacher.• Teacher empowerment.2. Role of the family and parent involvement.3. SWOT Analysis4. Defining problems and setting objectives.5. Create a climate of knowledge, commitment and hard work.6. Reflection of the Principal and consequently Principal’s reflection.Innovation involves a thoughtful, purposeful change-Role shift of a teacher from lecturer to facilitator.Using technology as a tool to facilitate communication and learning.Imparting Life Skills so that children are able to thrive in the ever changing, challenging worldand shift from curriculum based learning to lifelong learning.Bringing personal change and character development of students.Making learning more appealing, exciting, adding a fun element to it.Create rich learning environment. (Teachers as Learners)Initiate and encourage active role of students in organizing, managing and owning their learning,making education relevant.Initiate higher order thinking skills, including, research, critical analysis and problemsolving.Experimenting in new ways of leading, teaching and learning.Evolving teachers as school leaders,Maximize student-teacher output.Introducing students to explore, ask question, do and ultimately learn.Equal motivation to pursue the dreams of a child, which he/ she holds in his/ her heart.Remember forward movement has power. Doing nothing and being a silent passive spectator isbeginning of the end, so let’s embrace the changes and use them to our maximum advantage. Our effortsneed to be persistent and we must be patient.***12 Innovation in Education

Innovations in EducationAshok Kumar*Ours is a dynamic world which by its very nature is always in a state of flux. It is said that the onlything unchanging in this world is the law of change. Different ages differ from each other only in the pace,and not in the substance of change, and the contemporary world is subject to a pace of change which isunprecedented in human history. India too has had its share of the changes sweeping through the world.Some of the changes directly impacting the context of education of which schools are a part, are the transitionfrom the joint family system to the nuclear family system, extreme competitiveness due to urbanization andglobalization and the increasing influence of the media and the information technology.These changes have thrown up new challenges such as increasing incidents of suicide, aggression andviolence and psycho-somatic illness among the adolescents. Being new they require correspondingly newresponses. Hence, the need for innovation. If the schools, and for that matter any other institution, fails tofind innovative ways of meeting challenges they will run the risk of becoming irrelevant and obsolete.Perhaps the most innovative step that a school needs to take is to break out of the stereotype of being aninstitution where one set of people called teachers transmit a fixed body of knowledge to another set of peoplecalled students/pupils, and into an institution dedicated to creating conditions for holistic development ofchildren. And we submit in all humility that when it comes to doing that, we find ourselves in good company.We view ourselves as an agent of social transformation by nurturing the innovative talent of the risinggeneration. We should focus on the idea of ‘the new’, it could be a new, hitherto to non-existent thing like‘Prevenwet’ the revolutionary cloth drying device, invented by students of our school, which made nationalheadlines, or our introduction of of e-education very early on. Our innovative endeavors should be both atthe whole school level and at individual unit level such as classes, houses (CCA groupings), sections etc.At the level of the school, we can introduce innovation of e-learning, computerization of majorfunctional processes and the e-tracking of the movement of our bus fleet carrying students to and from theschool. Organization of the annual exhibition where – in the students display their innovative potentialsin various forms including models and computer displays is yet another major whole – school level activityaimed at fostering the innovative potential of both the students and the teachers.Environmental protection with its key element of plantation is one area where the innovative spiritfinds itself at its best. We are co-opting with the forest department in organizing Van Mahotsav or the ‘greatforest festival’ so to say, and reaching out to the citizens with a massive plantation campaign by distributingthousands of saplings and educating them about their proper care.Sensitizing our students to the plight of the variously challenged constituents of our society: thephysically or mentally disabled, the poor, the orphans, school drop-outs and the like forms an importantinnovative endeavor.**** Principal, DAV Public School, Hazaribag, JharkhandJuly-September 2011 13

Innovations in EducationDivya Matti M.B.*Innovation means introducing something new.Nowadays innovation in education is required for an all-round development of the children.It is too much for one teacher to handle on his own which is why more school are looking to adoptlearning technologies, to help them teach.Adaptive learning technology is a method of teaching that relies upon computer as interactive trainingdevice. When students utilize adaptive technology they participate in the learning process. They don’t justpassively sit and listen while a teacher lecturers. Instead they are actively engaged in a multimedia presentationthat involves auditory and visual components while also encouraging them to answer questions to gaugetheir understanding and progress.In schools or online courses, these learning efforts are generally pursued in tandem with a teacher whocan monitor the students progress and also provide further insight and guidance.The teacher will need training regarding adaptive technologies. Already some teachers are finding itdifficult to keep up – with the latest trends in technology and some technologies are so new that it is not yetclear how they might be useful in school.By the use of Adaptive learning Technology, the students will be able to merge Economics with SocialStudies and History and Maths with Science and English. Arbitrary and artificial barrier between the subjectswill be broken down, so students can truly achieve mastery of their studies. It will be an environment oflearning towards a thirst for knowledge and a motivation to never stop learning.Outdoor learning is also effective in teaching children. By this, children learn with nature and theylearn by doing, eg., in Science (Botany and Zoology), about machines in factories, about historical places etc.when we explain about Floods and Tsunami or other abstract matters the children are not able to understandeasily so, the teacher can use some audio-visual aids or may also consider visiting such places. Thus we movethe children from abstract to concrete.Innovation in Education can make students very creative, intelligent and masters in their studies.**** Principal, Balodyana English School, Jayanagara, Mysore14 Innovation in Education

Innovations in EducationAnjana Gupta*“The aim of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”For India, to get transformed into a self reliant developed nation by 2020, our education policy needsto be revised. Education in the global scenario, requires to chisel and polish youngminds- scrape vigorouslytill they become recipients and reflectors of life today in all its vividness and versatility. The constantlyevolving techno-canvas often clashes, paradoxically with the age-old ethical background requiring timelyimprovisations and sharp intellectual manoeuvres.In the present age of science and technology, it is being increasingly realized that one needs to beeducated not only to become a better man and better social being, but education has come to be recognizedas the main instrument of socio- economic changes. That is why it has been rightly said that the destiny ofa nation is shaped by quantity and quality of students coming out of schools and colleges. Nowadays moreschools are looking to adaptive technologies to help them teach, although it is not a new concept yet it hasbecome sufficiently advanced and inexpensive to make it a realistic option.A new trend emerging in education is E-Learning. It involves new methods to enhance and transformteaching and learning. Internet and a vast array of digital resources and content is used for the purpose. Themajor advantage of E-Learning lies in its ability to cover distances. This specialized technique has its accessworldwide in every nook and corner, even where traditional training becomes a constraint.Innovations in Education will surely improve the standards of all the institutions, develop theperformance of students in all faculties and by which the progress of a nation can be viewed nakedly. Itis therefore, imperative, that as we enter the new millennium, we would replace the structure with a morehumane, objective, forward looking system; where there is more stress on character building and vocationaltraining. A system where the youth not only grows up with a healthy personality but also with wholesomeknowledge for this own as well as for the nation’s progress.**** Principal, DAV International School, Verka Chowk, Amrisar, PunjabJuly-September 2011 15

Innovation in EducationDr. S.V. Sharma*It is rightly said the future of a country depends on the quality of education imparted to the youth.Indian students placed at high levels in the country as well as abroad are a proof of the intellect provided tothem from the good old days of ‘Guru Shishya Parampara’.The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 stipulates duties and responsibilitiesby parents, private schools and local communities to ensure that the children in the age group of 6-14years. get free and compulsory education. It also sets a benchmark for school education regarding teachersqualifications and duties and need to put an end to private tuitions by teachers. The Act seeks to do awaywith the practice of schools taking capitation fee. If a school disregards this, it could be fined upto 10 timesthe capitation amount. If tests or interviews are conducted, a school can be fined Rs. 25,000/- for violationRs. 50,000/- for every subsequent contravention.Under this Act schools cannot deny admission to a child because of lack of age proof and no childcan be detained or expelled until the completion of elementary education, physical punishment and mentalharassment will attract disciplinary action under the service rules, 25% of seats in every private school willbe allocated for children from disadvantaged groups including differently abled children at the entry level.To promote the enrolment, a provision to provide elementary education in mother tongue has also beenprovided.Educating the girl child has been given the prime consideration by introducing the ‘Ladli’ Scheme andscholarships for the only girl child. Some programmes for spreading the importance of education and increasingthe number of school going children are National Technology Mission, Primary Education Programme.Nutrition support for primary education, National Open School, Mid-day meal schemes, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.The changes brought about in the curriculum, the CCE pattern, Internal grading etc., have been awelcome change for the students.E-learning of late has become a trend in Education. It fosters independent learning and has introducednew methods to enhance and transform teaching and learning. The biggest advantage of e-learning liesin its ability to cover distances and thus provide learning to a wide area. The smart classes, blogs, networkmultimedia, education website have enhanced the learning skills of Generation Y.**** Principal, Vidya Bal Bhawan Sr. Sec. School, Mayur Vihar, Ph-II, Delhi-9616 Innovation in Education

Innovation in EducationRenu Mishra*“Everyone knows all the questions, but no one knows the answers” is what T.S. Eillot once said aboutthe 20th century, with these questions come doubts, uncertainty and without proper guidance, life can becomenasty, brutish and short. In such a scenario, it is quite obvious that the educational system carries massiveresponsibilities.Mr. B.G. Petre has stressed on the importance of global attributes to be effective teachers. As perhim- BE, DO and TELL are the excellent role model for our students. The methods of teaching that revolvearound the information, instruction, and inspirations are the most effective away to educate our children.Comparing from past years, a lot of change is seen in our surroundings- the long life span, hybridizing,role of human machines, GMOs, environment hazards, declination in values, but of all of these, it is theeducation that can touch young hearts with values with feelings and care.The maximum development occurs from the age of six to sixteen in all aspects i.e. physical, mental,social, personal, moral and religious, and therefore, if he/she gets entangled in any problem, his/her totaldevelopment would be hampered almost permanently. Therefore educational guidance must form an integralpart of education today not only to sort out above mentioned problems but also various types of educationalproblems like disinterest in studies, sudden drop in scholastic performance without any apparent cause andthe other psychological and behavioral problems which interfere with scholastic areas.The students should be motivated for team work. By being part of a team, you can accomplish muchmore faster. For the holistic growth and the development of a child, moral and spiritual classes/lecturesshould be organized.Since the students are much interested in using hi-methodologies more focus should be to trap whatthey already know and what they are interested in. For making the lesson more interesting apart from usingor animation, videos various topics can be dramatized, or can be displayed in form of puppetry show ormimes.According to Spencer- "Education should be for body and soul both, preference should be given to naturaleducation as nature is excellent teacher".If we want revolution in education we have to move partially towards ancient education which was acomplete amalgamation of guru and shishya with devotion deeply from the bottom of the heart.**** Principal, Shrimati Draupadi Devi Tripathi Kanya Inter College, Vill-Rudrapur (Khajni), Gorakhpur, U.P.July-September 2011 17

Quality Development in Education through Information andCommunication Technology as an Innovative PracticeDr. Shruti Upreti*One of the prime goals of quality development is to build knowledge, life skills perspective, attitudesand values of a student to transform the society into more predictive and sustainable one. Education throughinnovative practices attempts to uphold and convey the ideals of a sustainable world. It takes into considerationthe social, economic, and the environment context of the country and helps in shaping the curricula orprogram to reflect their respective unique condition.Quality has become the defining element in the 21st century in the context of new social realities.Quality management plays a strategic role in educational organizations to achieve higher standards of learning.Low quality of education affects the development of the country. At a time when the country is liberalizingeconomy and entering the global market, we need to stress on quality in education. It is the nature of themarket economy that one who is efficient to maintain high productivity and quality will survive.Education is an important instrument of economic and social development. Teacher and teachereducatorsare expected to provide vital inputs towards realization of educational goals. Education is a professionthat fulfills an important role in imparting information and knowledge. The importance of its role may beassessed by corresponding normative need to build a population of enlightened individuals.The Educational institutions are the microcosms of culture and society. They are perceived to equipstudents with intellectual tools to perform some task, which is critical to the functioning of a society. On abroader scale, the teacher educators are helping the society to produce intelligent and enlightened individualswho prove them to be an asset in its democratic functioning.Educational Goals for the Nation’s ProgressFor the nation’s progress it is necessary to remove the isolation of teacher training and bring them allinto the mainstream of the academic life of the universities and to build up a closer relation between theschools and the training institutions for preparing teachers for different levels.Goals should be—• To improve the quality of Training-programs and Training institutions.• To expand training facilities.• To make an adequate provision for the continuous professional development of all the teachers,at all the levels.* Lecturer (C.M.D.E), District Institute of Education and Training (North-East) SCERT, Delhi18 Innovation in Education

• To create appropriate agencies, both at the Centre and in the States, for the maintenance ofstandards in teacher education.• Quality education through better management.The Effectiveness of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) as an Innovative LearningStrategy:The efficiency of an educational system depends largely on the efficiency of its teachers. The qualityof education imparted to children depends to a large extent on the quality teaching given by the teachers.Infrastructure, equipment, curricula, books and teaching methods are no doubt important but no other aspectof education is so vital and significant as the men and women who actually teach in our school.The 21st century has clearly shown that ICT (Information and Communication Technology) providesunforeseen opportunities that enable multifaceted growth and development. Technological advances arefundamentally altering and redefining our outlook about information and its mode of dissemination. Todayit is important for the teachers to become ‘digitally smooth’ rather than merely ‘digitally literate’. For theteaching community it has become most important to adapt new technologies. The need to introduce newmethods has gained new urgency in teachers training. The foremost reason is to provide students the latestskills in the era of rapid technological transformation and innovation. These skills include the need to provideskills related to information, reasoning, improving productivity and imparting skills that will provide studentswith a competitive advantage.Implanting ICT in teaching-learning process is a major initiative in all branches of educations; ICThas a particularly important role to play in developing provision for bilingual learners. This is concerned withexploring news ways of working with bilingual learners as well as facilitating more established techniques.The increased use of ICT to deliver and enhance aspects of educational provision is now an emerging practicefor all learners belonging to rural and geographically remote and mainly monolingual areas thus havingadvantages in overcoming geographical barriers.Distance and open education schemes that have recently relied mainly on the mailing of written materials,videos, cassette recordings, and radio or TV broadcasting techniques can be increased, enhanced or replacedby new online tools and technologies which have the power to transform the learning environment.ConclusionTeachers's role is very important in this whole process. Teacher is at heart of this transformation inlearning to facilitate every student to enjoy learning and to achieve the full potential. Teacher should not onlybe a communicator but also a mobilizer, persuader, promoter, motivator and coordinator. Teachers have todevelop appropriate competencies to be able to create a learning environment in which he/she designs andenhances the learning experiences and supports learners continuously in achieving their programs.***July-September 2011 19

Innovations in School Education in the Context of CCEK.L. Nagaraju*Continuous and Comprehension Evaluation (CCE) has thrown up a whole set of new ideas in teachinglearning process. The classroom dynamics has undergone a sea change. The student centric education hasdemanded changes from the teacher as well as the system. In all the scholastic subjects, the curriculumtransaction can take place through a variety of tools. The opportunity of using these tools has given theteacher a room for innovation. Hence it is worthwhile to explore the possibilities of innovations that ourteachers can take up. Innovations can be tried out by teachers during planning, executing and evaluating theabove tools. The innovations need not be elaborate but could be on a small scale.Languages:Comprehension can be considered as a psycho-linguistic game. There are many factors which affect thedegree of comprehension in learners both listening and reading. Teachers can take up studies of the factorsthat impede or assist effective comprehension. Both listening and reading comprehension provide scope forstudies that can be taken up by our teachers. Creative writing is a task that has to be taken up very seriouslyin our languages classes. Creativity is not prerogative of a select few. Creativity can be nurtured in all typesof learners. It is a challenging task for the teachers to encourage and assess creative outputs by the learners.Learning through research projects is an innovative idea which makes our learners independent and selfdirected.The dynamics of pair work and group work throw up plenty of opportunities for innovation.Mathematics :Problem solving skills are fairly complex and need to be studied in a classroom situation. The mysteryof the process has to be demystified with objective studies. At various levels, the skill manifests differently.Logical reasoning and spatial intelligence develop through systematic and structured experiences. The teachershave to think beyond the text books to devise learning experiences.Science:The very nature of the subject of science provides a lot of scope for taking up innovations. Students can becomeresearchers in the pursuit of constructing knowledge. The activities develop objectivity, accuracy and scientifictemper. Different experimental setups can be tried out to study the same problem and the results can be compared.Social Sciences:Social Sciences offer a lot of ideas for innovation. The immediate environment of the students can be arich resource. Inscriptions, edicts on rocks, writings on copper plates and palm leaves, monuments, photographsin neighborhood can be material for innovative projects. Study of local dresses, food habits, languages anddialects practices etc. can form part of interesting innovative ideas for project work.To conclude, teachers would definitely find a lot of scope to take up innovations while using the toolssuggested under CCE. Teaching and learning become an enriched activity from the inputs provided by theinnovations. Also, by sharing their experiences, teachers can grow together and benefit from each other.**** Education Officer, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Guwahati20 Innovation in Education

Innovation in Education: Some IssuesDr. Manjit Singh*Schools play a vital role in early childhood development. The future of students lies in the hands ofteachers who can influence a child’s growth and ability to achieve in life. Quality education not only enhancesa child’s future potential it also provides him the skills necessary to function as a productive member of society.So innovations are also required in the field of education. In the education sector, some good innovationshave been brought with a great pace during the last decade.The CCE scheme launched by CBSE, is a great innovation in the field of education whose impact couldbe seen in the near future. CCE scheme of CBSE is far better than the traditional techniques/methodologies,but its proper implementation by schools is very important and its success lies in the sincerity and dedicationof teachers. The most wonderful part of CCE scheme is that the teacher acts as a guide or facilitator, thestudent learns through projects, seminars, group discussions etc., thereby supporting the fact of ‘learning bydoing’.The grading system of CBSE has proved to be helpful in maintaining a meaningful continuity in theassessment pattern from the primary level to the secondary level and also in ensuring a basic uniformityin the schools. Also, this method of assessment will bring conformity and fluidity within education with arecognizable term of reference. Further the CCE scheme has minimized the misclassification of students onthe basis of marks, thereby eliminating the unhealthy cut-throat competition among high achievers and hasprovided the students with more flexibility. The grading of students has taken away the frightening judgmentalquality of marks obtained in a test leading to a stress free and joyful learning environment in the school. Theresult is seen in the form of a better learning environment and academic development.It is important to note here that trainings are important for success of any plan whether it is 'SmartClass' or CCE scheme of CBSE. Proper training for the teachers, supervisors and coordinators are requiredfor the smooth and proper implementation of CCE scheme. The “Mentoring and Monitoring initiative” ofCBSE is a good step is this regard, but much has to be done in this direction yet.In the real sense the CCE scheme is meant for overall development of a student. Rather than judgingthe scholastic areas as we used to do in the past, now we are able to judge and improve the student’s personalityin co-scholastic areas also. This may be helpful in making the students good citizens on the country.But, this is just a start and there is still much to be done. We should strive to understand how educationcould be imparted through advanced communication infrastructure and analyze the impact of the change itcould bring in the educational methods and system. There is also a need to understand that how the traditionalmethods of teaching could be changed with the modern methods especially for the primary school childrenand examine the benefits of such change.**** Director, Damesh Parivar International School, Aima Kalan, PunjabJuly-September 2011 21

Innovations in EducationAjit Kumar *The emergence of the global knowledge economy has put a premium on learning throughout the world.Ideas and know-how as sources of economic growth and development, along with the application of newtechnology, have important implications for how people learn and apply knowledge throughout their lives.21 st century is characterized with the emergence of knowledge based society where Information andCommunication Technology (ICT) plays a pivotal role. The National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF2005) has also highlighted the importance of ICT in school education. With this backdrop, major paradigmshift is imperative in education characterized by imparting instructions, collaborative learning, multidisciplinaryproblem-solving and promoting critical thinking skills. Government of India has announced 2010-2020 as thedecade of innovation. Reasoning and Critical thinking skills are necessary for innovation. Foundation of theseskills is laid at school level. It is desirable that affordable ICT tools and techniques should be integrated intoclassroom instructions right from primary stage so as to enable students to develop their requisite skills.The combination of education and technology has been considered the main key to human progress.Education feeds technology which in turn forms the basis of education. It is therefore evident that InformationTechnology has affected changes in the methods, purpose and perceived potential of education.Changes to LearningBeing able to access large databases of information fundamentally changes education, since learners cannow be creators and collaborators in the access and construction of discourses of information. Due to theirtechnological literacy, young people can derive cultural capital from their understanding of modern informationtechnologies, and thereby have input into educational change. The same technology also facilitates the rapidexchange of information by researchers on specific topics, so that the speed of the distribution of informationis greatly increased. All of these changes in learning have implications for teaching practice as well.Changes to TeachingThe highest level of change occurring in relation to information technology and education is in theway teaching is increasingly being seen as occurring via the medium of technology, rather than utilizingtechnology as an additional extra in the classroom. Information technology particularly impacts coursecontent and teaching methodology and the recruitment and training of teaching staff as well as the contentof courses. Information technology requires teachers to learn new sets of skills. Utilizing computer technologyimproves the educational experience of the students – not so much because of the media itself, but becausesoftware programs require teachers to think laterally and systematically, and produce better teaching materials.A teacher’s role is therefore to help students to develop skills in order to determine how to find, analyse andinterpret information.* Vice principal, Gulf Indian School, Dubai, U.A.E.22 Innovation in Education

Information Technology and the Purpose of EducationWhile education in the past has been centered on teaching and learning, information technology hasaffected changes to the aims of education, therefore now education is increasingly perceived as the processof creating, preserving, integrating, transmitting and applying knowledge.ICT fulfills the following objectives in education.• Increase Networking Opportunities: ICT helps to connect schools to other schools, as well asindividuals within those schools to one another. This ability to network is especially importantfor students in rural areas and students in developing countries.• Provide Distance Learning: With the advent of ICT, learning has become web-based. As a result,ICTs have started to replace correspondence schools.• Supplement Traditional Learning: One of the most common uses of ICT in education involvesstudents using software programs for a variety of purposes.***July-September 2011 23

Innovation in EducationMs. Smita Pant*Education is today considered as the third eye of a man. There is a big difference in being ‘literate’ and‘educated', Education can change the whole definition of a country from ‘developing’ to ‘developed’.For India to get transformed into a developed nation by 2020, education is an importantcomponent.The importance of education can be interpreted from the reply to the question asked from Aristotle.The question asked was “How much better educated men were than those who were uneducated?” The replywas “As much as the living are from the dead.”Education is one of the most important factors in achieving the developmental goals of a country. Itis an investment in the human resources. If the fruits of education have to reach the common man, it mustbe adequately and properly administrated.Technology based innovation in education can be done in several other ways also. A teacher teachingScience subject, takes the class out on the ground and shows them the flora live. The teacher can then putquestion or ask the students to see and touch the leaves or ferns as per their topic and give them the practicalknowledge then and there, instead of every time taking the students to science lab. A Maths teacher teachingPrimary classes takes the class out in the school corridors and asks the students to measure the length andbreadth of a wall or the floor instead of giving them a classroom teaching on board with chalk. A child will bemore interested in measuring the wall by himself or touching the leaf and its nerves and then draw diagramsinstead of copying them simply from the board.Today, education is no more a conceptual aspect rather it is more based on practical teaching. One moreconcept which is very common these days is E-Learning. E-Learning is a flexible term used to describe ameans of teaching through technology such as network, browser, CD ROM or DVD, multimedia platform.E-Learning offers many sites which can benefit a learner to a great extent. It is a method of self study whichfosters independent and individual learning. Instructors are there to readily help a learner if they get stuckanywhere or need any assistance.**** Dean, P.G.T.(I.P.) Subodh Public School, Airport, Jaipur, Rajasthan-30201724 Innovation in Education

Innovation in Education: The role of computer simulation inteaching PhysicsDr. Mahesh Shrivastava*Computer simulation seems to be one of the most effective ways to use computers in teaching Physics.It encourages students to carry out the process used in physics research: to question, predict, hypothesis,observe, interpret results etc. Their effective use requires availability of appropriate teaching resources inCBSE secondary schools curricula.Over the last decade, new technologies have made rich and dynamic visual representations possibleon common personal computers. Previously, the power of typical computers available in schools severelylimited the range of computer based educational experiences available to students. Educational simulationsof this prior era were often based on simple line drawings, and the degree of interactivity was usually limitedto setting one or two parameters and then watching the resulting animation. Modern computational powerallows much more complex models, higher fidelity visual representations and gives users of educationalsimulations the control and flexibility to make changes and see the effects in real time. With these advances,simulations can provide students with opportunities for rich and dynamic educational experiences as well asinstantaneous feedback on the results of a virtual “experiment”.Simulation has turned out to be a very useful tool in the transmission of scientific knowledge usingmodels based on experience. By means of 3D digital animations it is possible to show physical phenomenain a realistic way so that we identify them easily with the real situation.Simulations are designed to offer the visualization of concepts related to a very complex (from theteaching – learning point of view) phenomenon and to clarify the concept for deeper learning.Simulations should never entirely replace reality but are extremely useful when we have to studyexperiments which are impossible to do in practice (for being very expensive, very dangerous, very slow, veryfast, etc.). Normally simulations offer the possibility for pedagogic exploration.In physics education, these goals officially became a part of NCF-2005 and when new educationalaims were incorporated into CBSE physics curricula. The words “information technology” occurred for thefirst time in the curricula in connection with modeling activities. According to this newly formulated aim“students should be able to model basic physical phenomena and processes with an effective use of moderninformation technologies. This aim has connected two trends of today’s physics education: strengthening ofthe role of IT and didactical transformation of modern research methods into school learning.* Department of Physics, Kendriya Vidyalaya, CSWRI Campus, Avikanagar, Rajasthan***July-September 2011 25

Wooden planks, called pattis along with liquid chalk were substituted by slates and dry chalk, nowthose have been substituted by paper and pencil. Poorly printed monochrome books have been replaced bymulticolored books laid out with the help of computers. Though wooden, clay and plastic models came up to agreat help in explaining complex ideas in science and other subjects, they too have given way to computerizedmodeling. And it has been so only for the sake of betterment. In fact, to pursue the best is human. So wehave use of computers in this field too, which is the best we can have now.Now the same question once again: what next?We can see the future of things through the window of the present. The present can forecast a lot aboutthe future. The present times are the era of computers and the future times are also going to be those of thecomputers, may be of far too advanced computers.It is a fact that computer is a Wonder Machine. Its hardware is made use of through different software.World’s computer scientists and software engineers, all agree the fact that through all our software and allmeans, we are able to exploit only 5% of the computer’s mechanical potential, So 95% still lies there untapped.If we are able to make only up to the 50% of computer’s capabilities, ours will be just another world.Hybrid sciences are opening up new possibilities for the mankind. Amalgamation of life sciences withcomputer science may bring to exist a different human life surrounded by different bio-mechanical machinesand computers, that may revolutionize our education techniques also.But, for now, one thing is certain that computers are here to stay, playing the greatest role in educationand innovation is essentially supported by computers.Modelling is must for explaining all kinds of complex models, systems, ideas and concepts in differentsubjects. Computers are the best means of highly advanced modeling. Audio Visual 3-D models can makeeverything crystal clear. From this point of view, all the classrooms should be turned into computerizedlaboratories, where lessons are given with the help of multi-media computers and the students take theirlessons on their palm-tops. The transition from wooden planks via slates and paper must rest with computersfor efficient learning apart from saving our environment by making schools poper-free.Computers can be a better means of communications between the students and teachers. Computerscan come up to a great help for communication with physically handicapped children.Computers are great machines for analyzing data. And the teachers can make use of them for the bestpossible analysis of their students and develop newer methods and techniques of teaching.So, for computers and computer-aided innovation, the sky is limit. The only thing to be rememberedalways is that our fancy should fly one heaven above possibilities.***July-September 2011 27

Innovations in EducationStuti Krishana*INTRODUCTION- The moment the word ‘education’ is heard the only thing that comes in mindis teaching or learning something. Education is considered to be the most important element/ investmentin converting the human resource as the human capital. As it is known to all that the human resource is themost important type of resource required to make a country more prosperous and developed.EDUCATION TODAY-The meaning of education has changed in the present era. Today unlike ancient times students are notbeing taught under the trees in an open ground instead they are being taught in well furnished classroomwhere they have separate seats for them and are able to study comfortably. They have got books to study from,which was not the case earlier. The availability of books has made it easier for the students to study.Today education is not just being spread through books or by the teachers but many other ways havebeen discovered and are being used to spread education. One of them is the internet which is a global networkand provides information about everything. The electronic and other kinds of mass media has also made usconnected with the day today happenings in the whole world. Sitting in the schools for seven to eight hoursand then studying the same thing at the home makes studies quiet boring and as a result students do notstudy with an interest. To solve these problems many methods are being adopted nowadays.Students these days are taught through computers, by the videos to make the things more interestingfor them. It is also a fact that we are able to remember what we see twenty times better than whatwe hear. With modern technology getting more advanced day by day, there is an even greater need tointroduce the child early on, to this new dimension of education and try and build his interest in thesame. Distance education has also become a new trend in education. It is a boon for those studentswho really want to pursue their education but have no time to attend regular classes. It is an effectiveoption to continue education.CCE - The most recent changes in the education system is the Continuous and ComprehensiveEvaluation system which is purposely introduced to reduce the increasing burden on the students. Most ofthe student’s time is spent in schools and the rest in doing the homework which develops a feeling of unrestand irritation within them. Often in tenth standard students commit suicide due to their failure in the examsor because of the burden of the studies. So to solve this problem this system has been implemented. Thisencourages students to participate in various activities. This also helps to show their talent and bring out theircreativity. The students who may not be very good in studies are able to prove themselves in other activities.This reduces the workload on students and helps to improve the overall skill and ability of the student. Gradesare awarded to students based on the work experience, dexterity, innovation, steadiness, teamwork, public* Student, Class IX, St. Dominic Sr. Sec. School, Mathura28 Innovation in Education

speaking, which help the students who are not good in academics to show their talent in other fields suchas art, humanities, sport, music, athletics, etc.Many parents believe that being engaged in the projects is the wastage of time and money. But this initself is brilliant for education as students are able to learn new things from these projects.With the CBSE all set to introduce new courses in areas like Fine Arts, Music, Carpentry and otherskills at the school level, schools are all geared up to cater to the new tidal wave in education.Along with all of the above changes the government is taking many steps to improve the quality ofthe education. It is trying to provide everyone with free primary education. Many poor families do not sendtheir children to schools as they consider it a wastage of time. So Government has introduced many schemessuch as Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009, Midday meals, special schools forgirls. People are being made aware with the value of education and its need to make the growing populationan asset for the country.***July-September 2011 29

What other principals say…Consequent to the psychological, technological and philosophical researches in the field of educationmany newer techniques strategies and approaches have been incorporated to the repertoire of teachinglearning process.Rather than the methodology of teaching, the individuals teaching style is of pivotal importance inteaching, learning process. There is a general criticism about the attitude of some of the teachers. Some of usteachers may follow conventional and unpsychological means and ways of dealing the subject and studentsalike. This type of “Strict and Scary” style will create an unpleasant atmosphere in the class, in which learningcan never take place. A desirable style of teaching viz. “Firm and Fun” , in which the teacher, though firmin her/his decision and stand, projects a relaxed and humorous approach, is the need of the hour. To adopta 'firm and fun' style of teaching, the knowledge of the theories such as “Emotional Intelligence” (EI)“Transactional Analysis” (TA) is quite helpful. EI refers to acquisition of some core competences such asknowing one's emotions, managing other's feelings, ability to motivate, empathy and handling relationships.Certainly internalization of these competences will help them develop ability to control one's emotions andthe classroom situation, effectively.Similarly the application of the theory of TA will enable us to achieve effective learning styles. It helpsus to avoid playing unnecessary “Games” (familiar pattern of behavior which occurs outside adult awareness).In school settings and the effective use of positive and the negative strokes (giving recognition and withdrawingit). Use of TA obviously helps us to employ complimentary transaction in classroom.In short, apart from the manifold strategies and approaches in transacting the curriculum, as teachers,we need to prioritize most desirable individual style of teaching. More than skill and knowledge of the teacher,it includes attitude and mood of the teacher.Dr. N.K. Vijayan KarippalPrincipal,Apsara Public School, Kasaragod, KeralaSince we live in an age of innovation practical education must prepare a man for work that does not yet existand cannot yet be clearly defined – Peter DruckerHow very true are the above words in the era of emerging technology and in the face of millions ofmarginalized children who are not yet touched by education. “Innovations in Education” is a broad spectrumof multitude of topics related to education. Innovations can be for the teacher, the taught or the processitself. Innovation can be in techniques, tools used to impart knowledge or in methodology employed by theinstructor. Innovation can also be in the curriculum, syllabus, assessment and evaluation (CBSE – CCE)!30 Innovation in Education

For bringing out any innovation in education the following principles should always serve as guidelines:i) learning should be learner centeredii)iii)iv)there should be enough room for students to innovatethe approach for teaching/learning/assessing should be flexible and open ended to be all inclusive(mobile schools for street children, earn while you learn)the focus should always remain on all round development of learnerv) students should be made accountable for resultsvi)students should take charge of their own learningFor any innovation in education it is essential to the point of being imperative that the teacher becomesa learner and the students who are the consumers become the designers of own learning. Only when thetables are turned, then a change can be brought about.Teaching is essentially communicating and any innovation in ICT can revolutionalise the teachinglearning process but it is also essential to forge lasting contacts between the fact and skills (problem solving,critical thinking et al.). It is here that the teachers role as a catalyst comes forth and can never be denied. Theredefinitely is no substitute for teacher and his/her role in sifting through sands of knowledge and separatingthe grain from the chaff. A teacher always is a vital spark for all change, progress and improvement.Mrs. Sujata SinhaPrincipal,BVBARRS, HyderabadHyderabad, Andhra PradeshInnovations in Education help in promoting excellence and sustain quality in teaching and learningprocess. It connects the communities; strive for all round improvement of teachers and the students. Mentalfaculty of the students takes a spark and a chain reaction leads to faster and sustained learning. The innovationsevolve responsibility among the students, meet community expectations of quality education, acceleratecompetitiveness thus diminishing interdependence and sustain viability and flexibility. The core essentials ofpositive innovations are as mentioned below:1. Explore the latest development and trends in education.2. Link the education with ultimate aim of the student and with the path adopted to achieve thesegoals.3. Examine the need for sustainable educational system.4. Integrate the latest technology (gadgets), software and systems into the education system.5. Debate the future of education, the challenges before ever evolving educational system, viabilityof the historical aspects and weeding out the obsolete part.6. Balancing the traditional spirit and new interpretation of the text and statues under the light ofchanges and new inventions and new vistas of knowledge.July-September 2011 31

7. Learn from innovative case studies where educational institutions have taken initiatives, likeour School has taken initiative to adopt different tools of assessment in CCE like puzzle(jigsaw) reading, framing of question paper, and equivalency with co-scholostic and supportcurriculum.8. Engage in series of seminars, designed to debate the theory and practical of real improvementin education.9. Participate in, conferences, workshop designed to develop the core-competencies of thestudents.10. Activate the students are activated in different aspects of education taking their capacities andabilities as the parameters to define quantum of load of performance.Dinesh JindalPrincipal,Rawal Public School, Ballabhgarh, FaridabadFor a long time now, educationists have been feeling a need for Parent Education. Since a child’sviews, attitudes, habits and learning are to a great extent influenced by parents, both by way of heredity anddogma, it is imperative that every conceivable change starts there.The school scene is under constant change but the family scenario has only transitioned from crowdedbazaars to posh malls, from Ramlilas to Multiplexes!!Resultantly the child is torn between two worlds, utterly confused and directionless. And when thecalamities in their development occur, there ensues a war between teachers and parents blaming each other.Between the school and home there is no bridge. Half hearted, prejudiced parents’ orientation programswere no answer.So, a system of Home Visits was devised in our school, whereby every class teacher was required tovisit the homes of all her respective students once a year. A questionnaire was designed to keep the teachersfocused on issues of :- Study culture- Emotional comfort and stability- Habit development- Value SystemThis reaching out to the parents is not only bringing about a slow and steady improvement in parentingbut has also given us a rich harvest of other benefits as well.Ms. Ritu KohliPrincipal,Eicher School, Sector-46, Faridabad32 Innovation in Education

Some innovative educational techniques being followed in our school for effective teaching learningprocess are :1. Whole School Improvement Plan : A team evaluates the current state of the school. A plan of actionfor overall improvement of the school is made for the next year.2. Study Booster Techniques3. Preservation of Country’s Heritage4. Clarifying and Sharing Learning Intentions as a Criterion for Success : Teachers use review techniquesat the end of the lesson to help students assess what they have learned. Every project is designed withspecific evaluation guidelines that are shared with the students in advance.5. Project based Learning : Projects are taken up to accelerate the learning process and ensure that theinformation gets stored in brain making memory links.A. DavidPrincipal,Darshan Academy, Kirpal Bagh, New DelhiThe educational scenario today is changing at a rapid pace and in order to stay abreast with the samethe mentors have to be innovative in the everyday matters of the teaching-learning experience. We arerequired to think ahead of times and all our plans must be chalked out in such a manner that we can meetthe impending challenges."An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching," - Mahatma GandhiWith this thought in mind the school should design some innovative remedial measures for thedefaulters. We should adopt positive reinforcement methods which aim to root out the deviant behaviour ofthe students in such a way that the whole experience becomes a learning experience and the student concernedemerges as a better and enlightened individual. Reformatory measures must be formulated to help studentswith behavioural disorders. Children require guidance and sympathy far more than retribution.Juste Millieu-Commune Bonum (Humane Law for Commmon Good) is the principle that must befollowed. These suggested measures may be used to rectify the wayward behaviour of the educands and helpto make them even more wholesome. In addition to this the counsellor should hold sessions and performdiagnostic tests to understand and check the earrant demeanour of the students. Thus we can make 'automomyof the conscience' becomes a thorough reality.Dr. Hemlatha MohanHonorary Advisor & Ex-Principal,Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, Bokaro ( Jharkhand)“Change is a sign of life- for life is dynamic; and that which does not change is stagnant, unprogressive,static". Education (of any kind); is also a metaphor for change, growth, development, progress hence‘innovation’. ‘Innovation’ therefore, is essential to growth as it is the main catalyst which spurs it on. It is alsoborn of necessity and with sole intention of bringing about betterment, effectiveness and efficiency.July-September 2011 33

Innovations, planned and executed with honesty, integrity and a genuine concern for the welfare andgrowth of all, have a miraculous and amazingly gratifying effect however; it can be equally disastrous tobring about change (in the name of innovations), where only certain vested interests are served for one’s ownshort-termed personal interests/goals.“Innovations in Educations” should only be implemented if they make things work in the interest ofthose being educated. ‘Innovations’ for the sake of ‘innovations’ are a strict “no-no”!Mrs. P. AroraVice Principal,Sri Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kamla Nagar, KanpurTeaching is an art of imparting knowledge to another. A teacher creates an inspiring and confidentatmosphere in the classroom. A true teacher projects a passion and zeal which itself is infectious andcontagious.An enthusiastic teacher is never gloomy and heavy hearted. He has to play an actor, a comedian at times.The mental frequency and wavelength of thoughts have to match before the communication. A teacher’sgestures, tonal variations, expressions from an atmosphere for effective learning and teaching.Ms. Anju RaiPrincipal,Bansi Vidya Nikten Sr. Sec School, Ballabragh, Faridabad‘Innovation is defined as a process by which varying degrees ofmeasurable value enhancement is planned and achieved.– Innovation in IndiaNational Knowledge Commission34 Innovation in Education

What other teachers say…“Innovation in education is the creative selection, organization, and utilization of human and materialresources in new and unique ways which result in the attainment of a higher level of achievement of the definedgoals and objective.”Many countries are engaged in education reform in order to develop the human resources necessary toremain competitive in the international arena. One keyword in many of these reforms is innovation. However,innovation in education appears to have multiple meanings. Sometimes, it refers to the need for education todevelop innovative people. Sometimes, it refers to new products, processes and business word. Many modernexamples of innovation in education exist around the world, the common denominator that can be observedthroughout 21 st -century competencies, providing learners with key knowledge and skills.The issues of innovation in education involve complex and multi-faced challenges such as educationpolicies, curriculum reforms, new diversity-oriented learning technologies and methods.Moreover, the challenge faced may differ from country to country and from school to school in eachcountry. Therefore, the challenge will have to take into account the specific nature of the education innovationin question, the context it is located, in the teacher and student profile, the historical background of thecountry or region, local habits, needs and practices, ethics and even religious beliefs. Effective change comesfrom introducing the necessary tools and providing teacher and school administrators with the professionaldevelopment they need.By building, a culture of innovation within education, we can improve opportunities for success inlearning. Designing for innovation must embrace the need for Key Performance Indicators (KPI), theidentification of Critical Success Factors (CFS), and efficient communication channels. These enablethe measurement of accomplishment levels, the ability to ascertain successful implementation, and thecommunication of expected program outcomes to relevant stakeholders as a critical part of the process.The ever-changing global scenario for ideas demands “out-of-the-box” thinking for innovation ineducation. Students need to be in a learning environment with modern pedagogies and multiple sources ofeducational materials and curricula that are interactive and engaging and that effectively utilize the technologyat hand. Teachers need to assume the role of facilitators and allow learners to drive their own learning process,to be exposed to interdisciplinary and project-based learning, and to tap into the increasingly digital worldin which they live. What can make the difference is superior process backed by practical skill-building andsupportive leadership. This is a ray of hope for school reforms in India and for the world.Neena MahajanPRTKhaitan Public School, NoidaJuly-September 2011 35

Innovative teaching is the process leading to creative learning, implementation of new methods, toolsand contents which could benefit learners and thus the creative potential. Innovation in education is themost important component in today’s times of “globalization and education” and “globalization of education”.Innovative teachers can generate enlightened minds. They can instill confidence and will power in studentsto help them realize their dreams and bring about a change.Innovative teaching calls for creativity in teaching. Creativity in teaching favours understanding overmemorization. Therefore any learning that does not imply mere content acquisition has a component ofcreativity.Innovative teaching is both the practice of teaching for creativity and of applying innovation to teaching.Both these aspects call for an educational culture that values creativity. Teachers who are the key figures inconstructing a creative climate need to be supported by the policymakers and institution.Curriculum and assessment are the key areas that need to be addressed in innovative teaching.Curriculum should undergo a skilful and thorough development, giving importance to every subject,taking creativity into consideration and defining it coherently throughout the curriculum. Curriculum shouldbe such that it allows freedom and time for discovery and takes learners’ ‘interests ’into account.Assessment on the other hand should allow creativity to flourish both at micro (day to day) and at macrolevels (examinations). Each of the three functions of assessment i.e. diagnostic, formative and summativemust contribute to development of both knowledge and skill.Teaching should be innovative as it allows education to become more relevant. The steps of teachingshould be innovative and the process of education should be founded on the ancient platonic principlescoupled with the newest contemplative technologies and a host of methodological approaches.Aparna SharmaIn-chargeSEN Eicher School, Faridabad (Haryana)Technology can be used to teach mathematics by exploring its dynamic nature.Technology can serve at least four roles in the teaching of mathematics. Specifically, technology canaid in1. Mathematical concept and skill development2. Mathematical problem solving3. Mathematical reasoning, and4. Mathematical communication (Kimmins, 1995; Kimmins and Bouldin, 1996).36 Innovation in Education

Technology as an Aid in Mathematical Concept and Skill DevelopmentSpecifically in the area of mathematical concept and skill development, technology empowers studentsto deal with multiple representations; enhances ability to visualize and increases opportunity to constructmathematical knowledge. Eg. GeoGebra can be used in developing mathematical concepts and skills.GeoGebra is an educational software for exploring and demonstrating Geometry and Algebra. It is anopen source application and is freely available. It is capable of representing mathematical objects (at present2-dimensional) algebraically and geometrically.ConclusionTechnology can be easily used in teaching mathematics and exploring its dynamic nature. It can beused to build mathematical concepts and skills.Dynamic geometry software can be used to create dynamic simulations which provide opportunities forstudents to gain mathematical understanding through exploration using multiple representations. Teachingmathematics to students at middle secondary students presents many challenges. Engaging these studentscan be difficult, especially as the mathematics they study becomes more abstract. Dynamic geometry offersopportunities to bring the real world into the mathematics classroom, to add visualization, colour andanimation, not possible in a traditional classroom and to deepen the mathematical thinking we except invarious topics of the curriculum.Sanjay GulatiPGTShri Shankaracharya Vidyalaya, Hudco, Bhilai (CG)Teachers are involved in a man-making factory and that requires sensitivity and subtlety. Computerscan control the robots working in an assembly of a car making factory but the big question is “Are childrenthe same as the cars?” “Can computers control a class full of elementary school children each with differentindividualities and not predetermined mechanical characteristics?” “Can human behavior be ever made sopredictable that it can be controlled and decoded by a machine?” If such a thing happens then that wouldbe the beginning of our journey towards the end of human civilization. A computer can have programmedresponses to a particular situation but it can not innovate and if it is ever able to innovate then it will alsobe conscious of its role and power and thus would initiate a process of being its own master rather thanallowing us to master it.A computer can never display the warmth and affection of a human touch. A teacher’s pat on the backworks wonders in motivating a student but a computer cannot replicate that warmth of an affectionate touch.The true purpose of education is to develop the qualities of the head, the heart and the hand. A computermay successfully teach the values of head and hand to human children but it can never teach the values ofheart. So computer taught children would lack an understanding of emotions and feelings and how to dealwith those.July-September 2011 37

A computer can be a good teaching aid but no amount of artificial intelligence can replace a goodteacher because at the end of the day when all is said and done an artificial intelligence will always be artificialbecause it will be mere intelligence and no imagination.Mr. Anwar Hussain MazumderPGT English,Army Public School, Shillong, MeghalayaInformation and Communication Technologies (ICTs) which include radio and television, as well asnewer digital technologies such as computers and the Internet have been touted as potentially powerful toolfor enabling educational change and reform. When used appropriately, different ICTs are said to help expandaccess to education, strengthen the relevance of education to the increasingly digital workplace, and raiseeducational quality by, among others, helping make teaching and learning into an engaging, active processconnected to real life.The potential of each technology varies according to how it is used.Learning with the technology means focusing on how the technology can be the means to learningends across the curriculum. It includes:• Presentation, demonstration, and the manipulation of data using productivity tools• Use of curriculum-specific applications types such as educational games, drill and practice, simulations,tutorials, virtual laboratories, visualizations and graphical representations of abstract concepts, musicalcomposition, and expert systems• Use of information and resources on CD-ROM or online such as encyclopedia, interactive maps andatlases, electronic journals and other referencesAvinash AgrahariPgt Chemistry,Air Force School, GorakhpurAbrupt rush of schedules from their classes to the computer lab with buzz of the bell suggest thattechnology conversant learning has the potential to break off lethargic classroom monotony. Conventionalteaching day by day is becoming rusty and dull. It has become unable to realize the complete self of thechild, unreliable for a teacher in any subject, to attract the attention of present generation learners. All theclassroom activities are failing teachers as well as learners, more or less even the curriculum.I find following points to press upon the need for innovation in education:1. Primary and secondary education in this country is based on learning from 19th century.2. Regardless of the tradition, we are not teaching kids how to learn.38 Innovation in Education

Barring a few institutions where we have facilities as well as encouragement for innovation on regularbasis Government owned institutions give little incentives for innovation.I empirically know how a student feels when he sees documentary from Indian Navy, Air Force orArmy every fortnight on Video Projector. Nevertheless even when he is out of the school after completionof his +2, educational school has practically no control on him, he takes UPSC NDA test in April and tryhis utmost to clear. Such is the impression received that he takes every single chance to be part of a DefenceForces even when there is none to motivate him outside the school. His compassion lies in his build upas we were successful in having him live the life of Armed Forces rather than preaching him to serve theNational cause.Sanjay Kumar ShanedilyaAssistant MasterSainik School Gopalganj, BiharA modern classroom is totally different from what it used to be earlier. Teaching is now not just restrictedto the dull, boring and monotonous way of lecturing the students, it has been transformed totally.A retired person if asked how an ideal classroom should be; the most likely answer which can beexpected is that an ideal classroom is one which consists of a blackboard, chalk, duster and a good teacher.If the same question is put to some young child, he will not be satisfied with this kind of a description of aclassroom. Today’s students want much more than just a good teacher.The world is developing at a very fast pace and today; the technological advancements have greatlyinfluenced our system of teaching as well.We, all must have heard the concept of smart class which has been introduced in most schools whereinthe teacher is able to bring the various subjects to life. The abstract concepts can be visualized by the studentswhich make it easier for students to grasp the concepts and retain them for long. The smart class concept hasrevolutionized the entire style of teaching. The board which serves as a projector for displaying various modulesor power point presentations can be anytime converted into a whiteboard to write. It seems magical and allthis makes it very interesting for the students and catches their fancy and hence the attention is sustained.Computer is also widely being used for teaching purposes. Teachers are able to hold group discussionsover computers with the students. Not only this, the teachers can make the students interact with educationalexperts directly in the class itself using a webcam along with computers.Excursion is yet another way of bringing a boring lesson to life. The students are given a practicalexperience, rather than giving any theoretical knowledge. They can learn a lot themselves, in this way.July-September 2011 39

Teaching should be lively, it should be enlightening / illuminating. Thus if the present methodsof teaching like the explanation method, demonstration method, inductive – deductive method etc. aresupplemented with a few of the above mentioned ways of teaching, it will do wonders and will remarkablyimprove the performance of the students.Neha GandhiTGT – EnglishAadharshila Vidyapeeth Pitampura, DelhiOur past experience of teaching History at the secondary and senior secondary levels reveal that byand large the students gradually lose interest in the subject and prefer to cram the facts without their properunderstanding, follow shortcut methods, devote little time to understand the subject and also ignore itsapplication and importance in its wider perspective.An effort was recently made to take up an innovative study on 'open ended approach for teachinghistory at senior secondary level'.Open-Ended Approach : In this approach Learners are encouraged to study the subject at their ownpace. Apart from studying the prescribed NCERT books, they are also motivated to study the supplementaryliterature on the subject, consult the primary/secondary sources of information visit historical places, use ICTas source for collecting relevant information, using political/physical maps of the World, Europe, Asia, Indiaetc. to develop better understanding about the places referred in the text book and honing their mappingskills. Open-ended approach in itself is considered to be an innovative method of teaching history.Role of Teacher : The teacher should act as facilitators. In order to imbibe interest among the studentsand to create congenial environment for learning, the teacher should be free to use composite method ofteaching. He can use the combination of Lecture method, Discussion Method, Text Book Method, ProjectMethod keeping in view the level of students understanding and comprehension power. Or any otherlocally evolved method of teaching, can be followed. However, teachers should be generally encouraged touse interactive method of teaching; promote study of supplementary literature and above all, use ICT as atool for making teaching more effective. Our basic aim should be to make our teaching student-centeredand at the same time allow them to share their experiences and ideas to make the teaching further morejoyful and lively.Arun Kumar SharmaLecturer in HistoryGovernment Model Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh40 Innovation in Education

News From SchoolsSkill ExhibitionSoundararaja Vidyalaya, DindigulA skill is the learned capacity to carry outpre –determined results often with the minimumoutlay of time. This can also be defined as competentexcellence, dexterity etc. Identification of skills instudents and encouragement to home such skills atyoung age will be beneficial to them. SRV, organizesvarious activities to bring out their innate talents.Skill exhibition is one such activity.Student of Soundararaja Vidyalaya, Dindigul during the Skill ExhibitionStudents participated in this exhibitionvery enthusiastically and exhibited many new andinnovative artifacts. Exhibits varied from historiccollections, which included coins, stamps, facts ofevents gone into history, achievements of greatleaders to toys and dolls, drawings, paintings, craftworks, photo collage, photo collage, quotes andthoughts etc. Collections of computer codes and rarephotos etc. were also in the game. It was an event ofassimilation that would form a part of their career.Tom Sawyers at WorkBharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, HyderabadThe compound wall of Bharatiya VidyaBhavan’s Public School, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad,was being vandalized by public. The Principal Smt.C. Rama Devi came out with a novel idea of paintingthe wall with the help of staff and students.Students came out with innovative ideas suchas ‘Donate Blood and Save a life’, ‘ Quit Smoking’,‘Save Mother Earth’, ‘Save Girl Child’ etc. Theircreativity was its best. It was a proud moment forall of us at school. And, now their efforts are beingadmired and appreciated by the passers by.Campaign against child labourGandhi Nagar Public School, MoradabadGandhi Nagar Public School Moradabadobserved the week 18 July to 24 July as 'Child LabourWeek' and the students of classes III to XII set upvaluable information on the display boards of theirrespective classrooms highlighting the problem ofchild labour which is the outcome of vicious circle ofpoverty, illiteracy and increasing population. With aview to create awareness among the local populationmore than 500 students of the school took out a rallyon 20th July. The rally moved around the schoolJuly-September 201141

premises and the banners and poster displayingtheir concern for the children deprived of educationand freedom. They highlighted the problems ofmalnutrition, impaired vision, physical deformities,respiratory diseases faced by the children engagedin hazardous activities and advocated their right toeducation.the living creatures around them and they learnt toreuse waste materials for a good cause.Students of St. John’s School, Abu Road showing the bird homes made bythem from old boxesStudents of Gandhi Nagar Public School during the rally campaignagainst child labourThe rally helped to create awareness amongthe people of surrounding areas.“One small step to save the chirping beauty” atSt. John’s School, Abu Road, RajasthanThe common house sparrow is slowly decliningbecause of a number of reasons – unavailability ofproper shelter, lack of food; rising temperatures etc.In the month of April the students of St. John’sSchool, Abu Road took up the initiative to save thechirping beauty. Students made creative homes andbird feeders out of old boxes, wood, pots, bottles etc.the entries were put up for – My Sparrow Homeand My Bird Feeder Exhibition. The winners wereawarded. The students thereafter exchanged theirbird homes and bird feeders with their friends beforeproceeding home for the summer break. Majority ofthe students reported of having observed sparrowsvisiting and staying in these beautiful homes. Thisproject had multiple benefits – the chirping birds hadenough of food and water along with a lovely shelter,the students became more sensitive to the needs ofKalamahotsavDon Bosco Senior Secondary SchoolThe first grand festival, of the academic year2011-12 at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School,was held on June 28 and June 29. The preparationswere vigorous and the students displayed their bestduring the Kalamahotsav. It was a day, when studentshad the opportunity to display their mettle in theLiterary, Cultural and Creative fields. There was apleasant blend of excitement and competitive spirit.Student of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School playing a violenduring KalamahotsavThere were many events like elocution, choralrecitation, debate in all three languages that isEnglish, Hindi and Marathi and group singing, solosinging, group dance, vegetable carving, jewellerymaking and many more events in which the students42 Innovation in Education

could participate and make a name for themselves.The students were divided into different groups,according to their house and age. The Kalamahotsavprovided students the freedom to experience andenjoy the different events and offload their mindfrom the hectic school schedule.awareness among students so that they understandand appreciate the importance of maids, driversconductors, peons, carpenters etc. in school.Investiture Ceremony 2011-12Sishya School, HosurStudents of Delhi Public School, Mandla with the school support staffon the support staff dayInvestiture Ceremony in progress at Sishya School, Hosur20th July 2011 was an auspicious andmemorable day for the leading stars of ShishyaSchool, Hosur. The Investiture ceremony, a ceremonyof enthronization, wherein all the new office bearerswere officially sworn in, was held on this day. Theprogramme commenced with the lighting of thelamp. According to the saying, “The old order givesway to the new order,” the outgoing School Pupilleaders and the House Captains marched towardsthe centre of the dais to the rhythmic beat of theband. The Chief Guest and the Guest of Honourhonoured the new leaders by handing over the flagsand pinning the badges after which the they tooktheir oaths vowing to discharge their duties perfectly.The out going office bearers where awarded withcertificates of appreciation for the services renderedby them during their tenure.Support Staff DayDelhi Public School, Mandla RoadSupport Staff Day was celebrated in DPS,Mandla Road. This day was celebrated to bringOne of the major objectives was to convey thedignity of labour to kids. Children should imbiberespect for work manual as well as intellectual. Theywere told that no school can function efficientlywithout active contribution from the support staff.Children presented flowers to the staff andpromised to respect and talk to them politely.The program made the support staff extremelyhappy and they promised to leave no stone unturnedfor the benefit of the school and students.Honour- Day CelebrationSimpkins SchoolIt is very well said that encouragement alwayspushes the person to perform much better than healready has. Simpkins School too wants its youngfamily members to shine more brightly in their livesand hence all the students who passed with flyingcolors in Board exams were rewarded lavishly. Theschool earmarked a day to honor and commemoratetheir achievement in the form of Honour- Day.The beautiful evening of 25th May 2011witnessed this splendid celebration in the presenceof the members of management, teachers, successfulpupils along with their parents.July-September 201143

Girl, Captain and Vice Captain of the respectivehouses. An oath ceremony was also conducted inwhich the newly selected cabinet took the pledge todeliver their duties with pure mind and conscience.Students of Simpkins School with their certificatesduring the Honour-Day CelebrationThe students who secured more than 90%marks in Board Exam (9 in numbers) were awarded acash prize of Rs. 5000/- each and those who securedmarks between 80% to 89% (35 students) were givenRs. 2500/- each 75% to 79% scores (19 students) wererewarded Rs. 1100/- each.Investiture CeremonyB. P. S. Public SchoolEducational trip to KumbalgarhBhakt English Medium School, Panchamaha83 students from Std. VIII to Std. XII escortedby 8 teachers left for Kumbalgarh (Rajasthan) whichis a place renowned for its historical significance sinceit is the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, to visit andpartake in a trekking expedition.At first the group left for Parshuram Templewhich is situated at a very low level. Despite thefatigue and hardships, the students were delightedseeing the ancient renowned temple.Later on the students along with the teacherstrekked to the fort of Maharana Pratap. they weremesmerized by the architecture of the fortress andlife style of the royal ancient past. In the evening theywere bewitched by the beauty of Light and SoundShow held in the fortress itself.Next day we left for an extensive jungle trek,which was of about 6 kms through dense forest whichalso has a lot of wildlife like bear, leopard, deer etc.Newly elected school council of B.P.S Public SchoolInvestiture Ceremony, at B.P.S. Public Schoolwas held on Saturday, 16 July 2011. It was organizedwith great enthusiasm and zeal to create awarenessamong the students towards their duties andresponsibilities to maintain the smooth functioning,extra curricular activities by investing them with somespecial duties. The newly elected cabinet of studentcouncil was pinned with badges for Head Boy, HeadStudents of Bhakt English Medium School, during anEducational trip to KumbalgarhOn the last day, of the trip the students wentto ‘the city of lakes’ i.e. Udaipur. The regal spendour44 Innovation in Education

Udaipur palace was breathtaking.Eventually the students came back to theirhomes richer in experience by facing difficultiesduring trekking and visiting the royal and ancientmonuments.World Population DayTVS AcademyThe inauguration of the TVSA Language Club(English and Tamil) for the academic year 2010-2011commenced on this significant day of the WorldPopulation Day i.e. July 11th, 2011.The day was made memorable with manyexciting, innovative and motivating programmes.Ms. Swetha R. of class IX gave an engrossingintroductory speech. The following activities wereheld on this dayS l . Name of the Classes Total No. of TopicNo. ActivityParticipants1. Essay Writingin English2. Essay writingin Tamil3. Debate inEnglish4. PoemWriting5. Drama inEnglishV-IX 16 Merits and Demeritsof over PopulationVI-IX 30 Makkal ThogaiNamaigalumPerukathinThemaigalumV-IX 12 Is over Population aCurse or a BoonVI-IX 72 Makkal ThogaiVIII 16 Plead of the MotherEarth6. Skit in Tamil IX 19 Siru KudambamEndrumSanthoshamThe following were the outcomes:-1. A clear picture emerged on the merits anddemerits of over population.2. Efficient and effective use of human resourceis stressed.Students participating in the activities held to mark World PopulationDay at TVS Academy.3. To co-operate with the Government of Indiain its population policies and birth controlmeasures.4. A check on deforestation and pollution.Students bring laurels toChinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, Chennai.1) Chinmaya Stars in KoreaV. Jayanth of Std XI and Lakshmi Ramesh ofStd VII of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar wereV. Jayanth, XIChinmaya Vidyalaya,Anna NagarLakshmi Ramesh, VIIChinmaya Vidyalaya,Anna Nagaramong eight children selected from various schools inChennai to participate in the first ever Indo-KoreanChildren’s Theatre Production (in English), cocommissionedby Inko Centre and Theatre Seoul.They acted in the play titled "Heunbu Nolbu”.It was presented in a packed hall at the UijeongbyJuly-September 201145

ZaCentre in Seoul on 9th and 10th June 2011. Theirtrip was sponsored by Theatre Seoul.2) National Level Winner – Painting CompetitionRagha Sudhan, VIChinmaya Vidyalaya,Anna NagarRagha Sudhan of Std VI, astudent of Chinmaya Vidyalaya,Anna Nagar, won the second prizein the “National Level PaintingCompetition” conducted by the“Ministry of Water Resources”,Government of India at NewDelhi on 21.01.2011. He receiveda cash award of Rs. 50,000/-.Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s 150th Birth AnniversaryGyan Devi Public School, Senior Secondary, GurgaonGyan Devi Public School, Senior Secondary,Sector 17, Gurgaon celebrated the 150th birthanniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore– a great poet, playwright, novelist, philosopherand composer who earned the rare distinction ofbecoming Asia’s first Nobel laureate in Literature.Students of Class X put up an impressive exhibitionon the life and works of this towering literary figure.The highlight of the exhibition was a life-like modelof the bard of India, as well as a Rangoli madeexclusively by students. The life of Gurudev wastraced through pictures, paintings as well as modelsof Shantiniketan.Celebrating 150th birth anniversary ofGurudev Rabindranath Tagore at GDPS Sr. Sec. School, GurgaonA graceful Bengali dance was also performedby students of class VIII on a melodious Bengali song‘aj jhar jahr badra dine’ composed by RabinranathTagore. It depicted the joy and happiness of younggirls as they welcomed the much awaited rains. Thegrace and elegance of the dancers as well as thesoothing melody of the song was a treat for the eyesand ears.Students of class IX staged a Hindi Play– ‘Kabuliwala’, another piece of classic writingby Rabindranath Tagore. It was a commendableperformance. The message conveyed through it – tokeep a firm control over one’s anger – was loud andclear.laLFkkiuk fnolfleifdal fo|ky;fnukad 13 tqykbZ 2011 dks fleifdal fo|ky;dh tUenk=h ,oa ^ukjh f'kjksef.k* ds iqjLdkj lslEekfur Lo- Jherh bUnq flUgk th dk tUefnollaLFkkiuk fnol ds :i esa /kwe&/kke ls euk;k x;kA^varlZnuh; u`R; izfr;ksfxrk* nks oxks a es a vk;ksftrgqbZ dfu"B oxZ esa d{kk & 1 ls ysdj d{kk 5 rd dsNk=ksa us vkSj ofj"B oxZ esa d{kk 6 ls d{kk 12 rd dsNk=ksa us Hkkx fy;kA izfrHkkxh Nk=ksa us vius&vius u`R;dk mRÑ"V izn'kZu dj lHkh n'kZdksa ds ân; esa viuhtxg cuk yh rFkk tksjnkj rkfy;ksa ls mudks ljkgkHkh x;kA blds vfrfjDr f'k{kdksa }kjk Lojfpr dkO;ikB rFkk vU; dk;ZØe Hkh izLrqr fd, x,Aeq[; vfrfFk laHkkxh; ifjogu vf/kdkjh Jh ohds-lksufd;k us vius oDrO; esa Lo- Jherh flUgk vkSjmuds }kjk LFkkfir flEifdal fo|ky; dh Hkwfj&Hkwfjiz'kalk dh vkSj mUgks aus bl dk;ZØe dh leLr izLrqfr;ksdks [kwc ljkgk rFkk Nk=ksa dk mRlkg o/kZu fd;kAvar esa ^varlZnuh; u`R; izfr;ksfxrk ds fot;hNk=ksa dks iqjLÑr dj mudk gkSlyk c

nqxus mRlkg ls vkxkeh izfr;ksfxrkvksa esa Hkkx ysdjblh izdkj fotsrk gksrs jgsaAflEifdal Ldwy esa /kwe/kke ls euk;k x;k laLFkkiuk fnolAStudents excel in NTSEOur Lady of Fatima convent Secondary School, PatialaThe students of Our Lady of Fatima conventSecondary School, Patiala have brought laurels totheir school by clearing the final level of NTSE. Allthese students Sonalika, Vandana, Harsh, Jaskirat,Bhavya and Harleen have proved the strength ofdetermination and power of hard work. Not onlythis, Jaskirat has topped whole of the city Patiala,by scoring the maximum marks in NTSE. Thesechildren would be awarded with a scholarship tillthe time they are involved in academics.Friendship Day CelebrationSubhna Niketan SchoolIndependence Day CelebrationCentral Academy, Baran Road, KotaStudents planting saplings a Part of Friendship Day CelebrationsIndependence Day Celebration at Central AcademyThe 65th Independence day was celebratedwith great enthusiasm and gaiety at CentralAcademy premises. After the traditional hoistingof tri colour and National Anthem patriotic songs(groups) were presented by the students awakeningthe spirit of patriotism again in each ones heart.Children presented a dance docu-drama based on thetheme how to get independence from the problemsof global warming, deforestation, soil erosion, ozonedepletion etc.The Friendship Day Celebration in SubhnaNiketan School imposed the fact that nature is thebest friend of everyone. The students lingered withthe plants and trees hugging them, greatly stroking,tying friendship bands, singing melodiously, reactingpoems and wishing a happy friendship day.The teachers and the spectators were impressedon seeing this. They indulged in participating ona rally planting saplings in and around the schoolpremises to envisage the bond between Man-Nature.This friendly approach towards the trees and planswas a fascinating and thrilling experience to thechildren and the staff.July-September 201147

Global Initiative-Global Voting 2011Darbari Lal DAV Model School, PitampuraDarbari Lal DAV Model School Pitampuraparticipated in Global Voting 2011 for the World’sChildren Prize for the Right of the ChildThe school joined hands with 53,500 globalfriend’s school from around 101 countries, to voteand elect the winner of this year.The global vote has been established toinculcate in children a sense of responsibility thatcomes with the right to vote. In way it’s an exerciseaimed at preparing the children for the future whenthey’d be casting their precious vote to choose thecountry’s government. The prize money goes to helptens of thousands of the world’s most vulnerablechildren get a better life. This year, nominees forthe award were Cecilia Flores Oebanda from thePhilippines, Murhabazi Namegabe from the Congoand Monira Rehman from Bangladesh.A dramatized presentation on all threenominees of the year was given by the students ofclass IX. A core team comprising students fromclass IX regulated and conducted the global votingprocedure in the school under the guidance of a teamof teachers.Murhabazui Namegabe from D. R. Congowas chosen by millions of children as the World’sChildren’s Prize recipient 2011 at the Prize Ceremonyheld at Sweden on 29th April, 2011.Anti Corruption Student’s MovementAl Ameen Public School, Kochi“We should fight against each and everycriminal act in our country. This is the apt time; weshould unite together and fight against corruption.”“Corruption! Corruption everywhere but novoice to rise”It was indeed a proud moment for AI-Amenians to launch ‘Anti corruption StudentsMovement’ for constructing a corruption free societystudents became the part of this great endeavor; Thestudents were blessed with the honourable presenceof Swami Agnivesh who launched and channelizedthis great mission on 1st July, 2011. They realizedthat corruption does not end with mere briberyand nepotism. Rather it has a broader outlook alltogether.Swami Agnivesh addressing the students of Al Ameen Public SchoolIn order to eradicate corruption from thevery grass root level students should be firmfooted to eradicate small forms of corruption likeprocrastination towards studies, malpractices inexams, petty thievery, etc.Inter School ActivitiesMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh School, JaipurMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Schoolhoisted a plethora of Inter School Activities at itsmagnificent campus at Jagatpura, Jaipur on August10, 2011. Several reputed CBSE schools of Jaipurenthusiastically participated in it. The FrenchDepartment held an Advertisement CreationCompetition along with a Quiz on the ‘The Cultureand Civilzation of France’. The judge and theaudience were welcomed with a French song.With the country’s Independence Day roundthe corner a ‘Patriotic Song Competition’ was alsoheld at MSBSS.Last but not least, a ‘Mask Making Competition’witnessed the resplendent artistic skills of students48 Innovation in Education

of classes IV & V from various schools of Jaipur.Children designed masks that gave message relatedto environment health, fight against pollution andpeace.the annual event, which gave umpteen opportunitiesto students to showcase their acumen in co scholasticdomains.Winner of the various activities held inMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh SchoolThe efforts put in by the students wereappreciated by the Director and the Principal ofMSBBS and the judges of the different events.‘Aesthetics Ablaze’; Music, Dance & Art CarnivalDAV Centenary Public School, Paschim Enclave‘Aesthetics Ablaze’: Music, Dance and ArtCarnival- the second phase of DAV ESSENCEInternational Competitions was organized onAugust 24, 2011 aiming at an exposition of aestheticsensibilities by students in different artistic forms.More than 15 schools of the area participated and anamalgam of talents was achieved at the host school.The event enabled the talented participants to exhibittheir innate talents and multifarious faculties.A Saraswati Vandana, in classical dance-forminaugurated the proceedings of the function byevoking the muses to guide the participants.Different competitions such as InternationalFolk Dance, Rock ‘n’ Roll Choreography, MythologicalDance depiction, English song, Fusion Music,Puppetry, Jute-Jwellery designing, Magazine CoverDesigning, Wall Magazine on Life Skills, PotDecoration, Origami Craft etc. were the highlights of‘Aesthetics Ablaze’ Interschool Competition atDAV Centenary Public School, Paschim EnclaveThe event was a grand success, as it wasunanimously felt by everyone that it inspiredchurning of novel and creative ideas and an aestheticfor art in general among the students.Hazur Week of Human Unity and Global PeaceDarshan Academy, Kirpal Bagh, New DelhiIn its endeavor to spread the message ofHuman Unity and Global Peace, supportingarticle 51 of the Indian Constitution, Promotion ofInternational Peace and Security, the staff and thestudents of Darshan Academy, Delhi celebratedthe Hazur Week of Human Unity and Peace at theschool campus. All the students actively participatedin the week long celebration. Students teachers andall visitors to the Academy were a part of Peace Week.The messages of peace and harmony was conveyed bythe students through special assemblies, plays dancesand different activities that explained the importanceof this virtue and made each child an ambassadorof peace. The play ‘Global Unity dramatized onthe occasion of 153rd birthday of Sawan Singh JiJuly-September 201149

Maharaj conveyed the messages of inner peace &tranquility. The objective of these activities was tointrospect about their role in peace building process.The prayers of different religions in India wereconducted during the assembly time of school.Students and teachers imparted insightsinto the teachings of Hazur Baba Sawan Singh JiMaharaj.“Gandhi Jayanti Celebration ByCentral Academy Secondary School, Umaria (M.P.)Central Academy Secondary School Umaria(M.P.) celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Main Chowkcity with great zeal and enthusiasm.The school children organized a rally across thecity revealing their affection to Rastra Pita MahatmaGandhi and gave the message to the city that weshould live together with peace and harmony byadopting the way of non violence. Everyone latergathered at Gandhi Chowk in the evening andamong lighted candles played Gandhi Ji’s famousbhajans “Raghu pati Raghav Raja Ram & VaishnavJan to Tere Kaheye”.oraganized a cultural bonanza showing plethora ofactivities to mark the Centenary celebration of Delhi“Shatak Ko Salaam”. “Jai ho” and “Rang de Basanti”dance ballet were performed by students highlightingthe achievements of Delhi by holding placards.The students presented a colorful spectrum in theirperformances. Saloni of class XII, the buddingdancer of the school who participated in 'Just Dance','Dance India Dance' and 'Entertainment ke liyekuch bhi karega' mesmerized the audience with herperformance.Cultural Bonanza at Arvind Gupta DAV Centenary Public School, DelhiRoad Safety WeekGreenwood Sr. Secondary SchoolRoad safety week was organized by theHeritage club of Greenwood Sr. Sec. School bothin the boys and girls sections from 2nd May to 7thMay 2011.“Gandhi Jayanti Celebration at Central Academy UmariaShatak Ko SalamArvind Gupta DAV Centenary Public SchoolOn 12th August 2011 Arvind Gupta DAVCentenary Public School, Model Town, DelhiWinners of Competition on "Road Safety Week"held at Greenwood Sr. Secondary School50 Innovation in Education

2nd May – A speech was put up by Abdul Saudand Itlezah Areeb of IX – A in the form of a placardsshowing road signs were held by other students showingno parking, no stopping, no entry, school ahead, hornprohibited, speed limit – 50, etc. There was a road signand slogan writing competition of dance V to VIII.3rd May – There was an essay writingcompetition, the topic was “ Importance of trafficrules”. Classes IX and X participated. The word limitwas 250 – 300 words. During the morning assembly 2skits were put up by the students of IV B to show theimportance of wearing helmets while riding scootersor bikes in order to avoid head injuries.4th May – There were two short skits preparedby students to show the use of zebra crossing bypedestrians. There was a poster making competitionfor classes VI to VIII. The topic was Road Safety.5th May – A short speech on the commonmistakes done by vehicle drivers and pedestriansspecially in our city seat belt.6th May – A parody song – ‘Babu ji dheerechalna’ was sung by the students of class XII and X.Along with this song some scenes showing hazardsof playing on the road, using mobiles while driving,etc. were presented by students of VI – XII classesin the girls section.7th May – Two officers from the trafficpolice department informed the students about thesignificance of traffic rules and what other precautionsthey must take while walking and driving on the road.They also answered many queries of the students.Mother’s Day CelebrationHimalaya Public Sr. Sec. School, Rohini, DelhiMother’s Day is a time of commemoration andcelebration for mothers. Himalaya Public Sr. Sec.School – Rohini, Delhi made the most of this fittingopportunity to express the gratitude and honour tothese selfless, hardworking and nurturing motherson 07.05.2011.The day started with a beautiful speech byArnav Kapoor (III B) welcoming mothers to theevent and giving warm wishes to them. It wasfollowed by poetry recitation by Muskan Kapoor (VB ) and shalok reaction by L.K.G Student Niharikaspecially prepared for the mothers to mark the day.The little stars danced to the tune of love on song“Chanda ha tu mera suraj he tu”.Mother’s Day Celebration atHimalaya Public Sr. Sec. School, DelhiMajor attractions were Giddha performed byclass V girls and a rejuvenating & thrilling dance onPunjabi songs performed by the class II students.Foundation Day celebrationAlok Senior Secondary School, UdaipurCultural programme being presented by students ofAlok Senior Secondary School, UdaipurThe foundation of Alok Senior SecondarySchool was laid by the Founder-Chairman Sh.Shyamlal Kumawat on 25th June 1976 at Panchwati,Udaipur, Rajasthan. Since then it has spread itsJuly-September 201151

anches at Hiran magri, Fatehpura, Panchwati-Udaipur, Rajsamand, & Chittorgarh. ‘Foundationday’ is celebrated every year on 29th June. This yearalso this day was celebrated with zeal and zest. Thestudents performed group song and group danceseeking blessings from all the God & Goddessesfrom heaven to have a good start of the session andachieve the goals of their life.The slogan of the year- ‘Add values to thelife’ was released. The slide show ‘Atma deepo bhav’depicted the vital and sincere effort of chairmanin laying the foundation of the school. It appealedthe sentiments of all the teachers to render theirdedicated service to the institution bearing theirwelfare.State Level Sof Prize DistributionBhavan’s S. l. Public SchoolState Level Science Olympiad Foundationprize distribution was organized on the premises ofBhavan’s S. L. Public School on Aug 6, 2011. RamSingh, IPS, DIG Border Range was the Guest ofHonour. Retd. Prof. Mohan Singh, Kernal Singhand Ms. Rashmi Talwar were the special Guests ofthe occasion. The programme commenced with lamplighting. Two hundred students scoring I, II and IIIpositions were awarded by the guests. The programmeended with National Anthem.Celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of GurudevRavindranath Tagore : Dayawanti Punj Model SchoolOn the auspicious day of 150th BirthAnniversary of Gurudev Ravindranath Tagore, adance drama ‘Chandalika’ was performed by thestudents of different classes of Dayawanti PunjModel School.The children delivered speeches on the life ofGurudev Rabindranath Tagore.Some students recited the poems of GurudevRabindranath Tagore.“Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration”Tagore Public School, VaishaliGanesh Chaturthi was celebrated with greatjoy and gusto in Tagore Public School Vaishali onThursday, 1 st September, 2011.Winner of "Geeta Gyan Competition" receiving prizeThe Celebration began with Ganesh Stuti.The whole atmosphere was echoed with prayers ofLord Ganesh. The teachers as well as the studentstook part in the celebration with great enthusiasm.Children dressed up as little Ganesh explained thesignificance of this day.Principal, Mrs Mridula Dey spoke about theimportance of such auspicious occasion in our life.Golden Jubilee CelebrationSainik School, ChittorgarhOne among the first five prestigious SainikSchool raised in the country, Sainik SchoolChittorgarh, was inaugurated on 7th August 1961by the Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri K.V. KrishanaMenon, Hon’ble CM of Rajasthan Shri Mohan LalSukhadia, and the Founder Principal Lt. Col K.S.Menon.The School’s Golden Jubilee Celebrationcommenced on 07 August, 2010 with a flag hoistingceremony.A grand function was organized on 7-8January 2011, with Shri Ashok Gehlot, ChiefMinister Rajasthan as Chief Guest.52 Innovation in Education

During the year, a host of expeditions andexcursions were organized to foster a spirit ofadventure. These included two trainings-cummountaineeringexpeditions launched under theaegis of 22 Establishment Mountaineers in theGarhwal Himalayas. Several treks and excursionwere organized to various parts of the country:Belgaum and Goa, Ranikhet, Nainital, Dalhousie-Dharamshala, J&K, and trek to Hemkund-Badrinath.A Run-for-Fun organized in Chittor was animportant landmark both for the school as well asChittor.The concluding function began with series ofmotivational talks by senior alumni on 6th Augustevening. The speakers were Lt. Gen. J.P. Nehra,AVSM, GOC 16 Corps, Maj. Gen. K.J. Singh, GOC33 Armd Div, and Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jasbir SinghDhaliwal, PVSM, AVSM, VSM. This was followedby a memorable musical concert sponsored bySPICMACAY, featuring internationally acclaimedflutist Pandit Tonu Mojumdar and tabla maestroPandit Sudhir Pandey, and with senior alumni, Lt.Gen. N.C. Marwah, AVSM, C-in-C Andamans &Nicobar Comd, as Chief Guest.The major function to celebrate the School’s50th Founder’s Day was held on 7th August. Theprogram included release of Special Postal Cover andthe School Souvenir, followed by prize distributionto honour cadets who had excelled in academics andother school activities.Central part of the ceremony was to conferLifetime Achievement Awards on senior alumni.Vishal Bharti Reminices ‘Rabi’Vishal Bharti Public SchoolThis is my prayer to thee, my lord-strike all theroots of penury in my heart!!These words highlight the greatness of theglitterati Rabindranath Tagore.To commemorate the 150 th Birth anniversaryof Gurudeva Rabindranath Tagore, Vishal BhartiSchool, Paschim Vihar organized an inter-schoolfest – Rabindra Janmotsav.The school hosted the event on 28th July 2011to recognize, encourage and nurture the inherenttalents of the students. Rabindra Janmotsav sawthe participation of 250 students from eighteenleading schools of Delhi, a plethora of inter schoolcompetitions. The programme included fourcompetitions viz Rabindra Tuli, Katha Abhinaya,Kavyagaan and Sangeetavritti involving four differentskills and talents.Rabindra Tuli – a drawing and paintingcompetition was organized to bring forth the artistictalent embedded in the students. The competitionincluded two categories.In category I (Classes VI & VII) students wereto sketch a scene from any of Gurudev’s popularpoems and write a verse from the poem.In Category II (Classes IX & X) studentswere required to design a book cover for any one ofTagore’s Literary works and then write a few lineshighlighting the theme of his work.Katha Abhinaya a brief enactment fromTagore’s Short stories witnesses the acting caliberinherent in the young generation of today.The most colorful event was Sangeetavritti – asong recital of Rabindra Sangeet.The highlight of the fest was an exhibitiondepiciting the life of Tagore. It was depicted in twostages. The first stage depicted the early years ofTagore’s life and was aptly named ‘Rabi to Gurudev’.The second stage displayed Shantiniketan, its charm,beauty and mysticism.Students prepared a movie depicting Tagore’slife and works, showning glimpses of the variousevents in the life of the famous poet, thinker andNobel Laureate through the audio visual presentation.July-September 201153

1. Habit FormationArt of Healthy LivingManav Public SchoolUnder this programme habit formation ofstudents is done in a different way. There are smallmixed batches of students of classes 1 to 5. They meetin the morning in small groups and learn the art ofliving well by giving real life examples and throughstory depiction. After attending these sessions thestudents develop good traits in their personality andshow positive habit formation.The response and feedback received fromparents and teachers depict a positive result. Thefeedback says that students have shown improvementin simple habit curbed their negative qualities likewatching excess of television or having junk food.They have controlled their weaknesses and havestrengthened their good points.2. Eat and Learn Programme (also called DidiProgramme by the tiny tots)Under this programme healthy eating andtable manners are inculcated in the tiny tots of theschool. Students of age below 6 years are the oneswho are benefitted from this project. Girls of seniorclasses from class 9 and 10 whom the childrenlovingly call “Didi” share their food during recesswith these tiny tots.learn from her and adopt new ways and habits in thelife. The didi shares her experiences with them anddevelop a strong bond with the children.The healthy interaction between the two layfoundation for good eating habits. It is a unique wayof learning while eating. The girls are given trainingfirst about the way to proceed.Inter-School Cultural ProgrammeCentral Academy Sr. Sec. School, Rewa, M.PThe 65th Independence Day was celebratedwith great enthusiasm and zeal at SAF ground Rewa(M.P). Mr. Rajendra Shukla, Minister for energy andMineral of M.P Govt. graced the occasion as theChief Guest. Central Academy, Rewa's performancewas on First Position among various reputed schoolsof the District – Rewa (MP).Inter school cultural programme on the occassion of Independence Day atCentral Academy Sr. Sec. School, Rewa,The children sang and danced to demonstratevarious patriotic theme focusing on National unityand integrity.Eat and Learn Programme at Manav Public SchoolThe didi here acts as the role model of thesechildren. The tiny tots watch the didi have the food,Teej Celebration inD.A.V Public Sr.Sec. School Khanna (Pb.)For making the students aware about culture &heritage, the festival of Teej was celebrated in D.A.VPublic School on 31st July, 2011. The whole schoolcampus echoed with Punjabi Phulkaries. The schoolwas decorated with Phulkaries, flowers and swings.54 Innovation in Education

Girls performed giddha with full enthusiasm andzeal. They were all dressed up in Punjabi attires.Bonding RelationshipsSt. John’s SchoolAs part of the Raksha Bandhan project –‘Bonding Relationships’ the students of classes VI–XII were taught to make Rakhis in school. Around1000 rakhis were prepared by the students whichwere tied to the Armed Force personnels stationed inMount Abu. A group of 16 students accompanied bytheir teachers were given the permission by the DIG,BSF Jaisalmer to visit their station at Tanot.It was a great learning and emotional experiencewhich touched everyone involved. The BSF Jawanswere touched to have little sisters at the Indo-Pakborder to tie them with the sacred thread. Thestudents were in awe and admiration to see andunderstand the tough life of the BSF and the spiritof service they embody.marvelous presentation of “Yoga” was really praiseworthy. Students of Gymnastics gave a Rhythmicperformance on the song “Jai Ho”. A short act playon “Secularism and Communal Unity” was enactedby the students of pre-wing then presented a smallact on “Threat to our Freedom”.Culmination of Dance and Patriotis on duringIndependence Day CelebrationJanamashtami CelebrationBhavan’s S.L. Public SchoolStudents of St. John's School tying Rakhis to the Armed Forces personnelsIndependence Day CelebrationP. D. Kumar Gyan Deep Memorial SchoolStudents patriotic feeling, zeal and fervorwas worth seeing when 65 th Independence Day wascelebrated on the premises of school on Aug 15, 2011.Programme started with flag hoisting. The day beganwith the march past, which was followed by banddisplay and release of tri-coloured balloons. StudentsBhavanties depiction of incidents from Lord Krishna's life duringJanamashtmi CelebrationWith the blessings of Lord Sri Krishna,Bhavan’s S.L. Public School celebrated Janamashtmifunction with grand success. The programme cameinto lime light with the lamp lighting done by ChiefGuest Mr. Joshi (MLA) and Mr. Bakshi Ram Arora.School music team also chanted a melodious hymn.Pre-school students gave a fancy dress completionand depicted the characters of Lord Vishnu, Sudama,July-September 201155

Nand Baba etc. Dumb and Deaf students who camefrom Pingalwara gave a mesmerizing performance.“Educating for Life Campaign”Queens’ College, IndoreQueens’ College, Indore’s “Educating for lifeCampaign” saw two highly beneficial activities inthe months of August and September in the currentsession.The first one was the launch of Consumer Clubto spread awareness about the rights of consumersand legal aid available for redressal when cheated.A poster exhibition, speeches by experts in therespective fields and the distribution of a ConsumerGuide marked the launch. Students of classes IXand X has the opportunity to become its members.Regular meetings of the club will be held once amonth to continue the awareness campaign.Students making the clay statue of Lord GaneshaThe students of middle school who learn ‘ClayModelling’ gifted the school with a pure-clay statueof Lord Ganesha for the festival. Instead of chemicalcolours, they used pure sindoor to decorate it. Thiswas another step towards making the school an ecofriendlyschool.Spic Macay Performance: Gotipua, folk dance of OrissaJaypee Vidya Mandir, AnoopshahrImparting its worthy contribution towardsinculcating traditional values in the students JaypeeVidya Mandir, Anoopshahr, has been making severalefforts in many ways. This year the Spic Macay artistscame from Orissa and left the entire audience spellboundwith their dazzling performance.In Oriya language, “Goti” means” single” and“Pua” means “boy”. For centuries, the Gotipua dancehas been performed in Orissa by young boys whodress up as female to praise Lord Jagannath.The actual form of the dance is executed by agroup of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspiredby the life of Radha and Krishna. The boys start tolearn the dance at an early age until the adolescence,when their androgynous look begins to fade.Celebrates Hindi Diwas in StyleBhartiya Vidya Bhawan, KuwaitAs a tribute to the magnanimity of the Hindilanguage Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan celebrated HindiDiwas on 14th September 2011 by hosting the firstInter school street play (Nukkad Natak) contest inKuwait. This contest was harnessed with a strongdrive to channel the importance and popularityof Hindi language and to advocate the need torevolutionize the conventions at the governmentand corporate sector. Six major schools dynamicallyjoined in BVB’s maiden venture of holding an InterSchool Street Play Competition and the entire showwas compered in Hindi by the students.The performers excelled in conveying socialmessages like the scarcity of water, corruption,dowry, the need for legends like Anna Hazare totake lead and so on. Each team outshone the otherand with a marginal difference the triumphantteams netted the first, second and third positions.The FAIPS team and Carmel School team baggedthe first and the second positions, respectively. Theteams were awarded trophies. The host School stoodthird. Bhavan’s honoured all the participants andwinners with certificates and prizes. The studentsof BVB entertained the audience with their tunesand twirls.56 Innovation in Education

The audience parted only to meet again with apunch on the political scenario and say Jai Hind onHindi Diwas Samaroh 2012.All India Diamond Jubilee English Debate 2011Birla Public SchoolThe All India Diamond Debate was conductedon Wednesday, 31-8-11 in the Vijay Hall of BirlaPublic School. Eighteen teams from all over thecountry consisting of Public Schools and ArmySchools participated in the competition. The topicfor the debate was “Is the state of India after 64years of Independence still a continuation of colonialstate structure?” The individual first, second and thirdpositions were bagged by Shashi Saurabh from BirlaPublic School, Pilani, Viraj Kohli from ScindhiaSchool, Gwalior and Abhishek Sharma from BirlaSchool, Pilani respectively. The trophy was baggedby Rajkumar College Raipur.KRATI 2010-Annual FunctionGwalior Glory High School, GwaliorGwalior Glory High School’s annual functionKRATI 2010 exhibited lives of eminent personalitieswho left indelible imprints on earth. The stage litup with lives of philosophers like Socrates, Plato,Aristotle, Aurobindo Ghosh. The explorers made theirway after this, to discover new lands. ChristopherColumbus, Sindbad explored and found new searoutes. The warriors marched in, looking at theprospects of ruling the world. The story of Alexanderfrom an infant to a robust warrior and Ashoka inthe battle of Kalinga was spine thrilling. With wardevastating the peaceful lives of the common man,art and literature became the magic potion to calmthe people and put them back to their normal lives.Leanardo Da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa was exposedin the form of a creative choreograph, an enthrallingperformance by the Kathak dancers presentinga scene from Kalidas’s Meghdoot, RabindranathTagore’s song from Gitanjali to which childrendanced and secondary school students enacting thefamous scene of death from Shakespeare’s JuliusCaesar were a sight.Gandhi, Ambedkar, Lincoln, Ram MohanRoy, Mandela, Churchill, etc. were immortalizedby creating an awe inspiring atmosphere throughtheir famous statements. Without Science andTechnology, development would not be possible.Right from the discovery of fire to the invention ofthe wheel and nuclear fission, young children madecreative formations that won accolades. A mime onDarwin’s theory of 'Survival of the Fittest' saw flittingemotions on the faces of people. The robust robotsleft the viewers spellbound with their mechanicalmovements.Every nation wanted to show that it wasmore powerful than the other forgetting the verypurpose of mankind. To throw light on the fact camethe Peace makers. Mother Teresa with the healingtouch mesmerized the spectators. Siddhartha beforerealization, Gautam Buddha in Bodh Gaya underthe Peepul tree sermonizing and the Dalai Lamagiving his speech on receiving the Nobel Prize movedmany hearts. The school choir added to the peace bysinging a beautiful song ‘Eye on the Sky’, sung forMother Teresa and Michael Jackson’s song ‘Healthe World’. White balloons were sent into the skyheralding peace.Guru PoornimaTagore Public School, Shastri NagarPrimary Wing of Main T.P.S. Shastri Nagarcelebrated the auspicious occasion of Guru Poornima.The event took place as an extension of the routinemorning assembly and started with a shaloka ofGuru Pranam- “Gurur Brhama, Gurur Vishnu…”The program was further carried on by an ‘on thespot’ Quiz specifically based on the names of greatGurus and their contribution to the society. Studentsof grade V took the entire program on their shouldersand anchored the quiz well. As it was evident fromtheir faces, the students also whole- heartedly realizedthe significance of Guru’s blessings.July-September 201157

New Cabinet Sworn in atSt. Thomas Sr. Sec. School, FaridabadFlags in different colours fluttered with thesoft breeze as the little girls dressed up as angelscharmingly ushered in the Chief Guest and otherguests into the towering premise of St. ThomasSenior Secondary School, Sector-8, Faridabad,wherein the School Band took over for a statelyswearing-in of the new cabinet elect with a duehonour and glory that the office commands.The traditional lighting of the lamp wasfollowed by soul- stirring hymn surrendering thedays proceedings to the Highest Authority .TheInvestiture Ceremony was outstanding in itssimplicity and humility as students kneeled downand received the School Flag and the Sashes andBadges of responsibility with perfect submissionand reverence .Enthusiastically and solemnly , with earnestnessthe oath was taken and then came the grand momentwhere the march past led by the new Head Boy andHead Girl to the beat of the school band amazed andelectrified all present with patriotic fervour .Inter House Debate CompetitionSt. Soldier SchoolSt. Soldier School has always stood up to itsvision to produce well rounded individuals capableof taking on the challenges of the new millenniumwith creative foresight. A testimony to this factwas an ‘Inter House Debate Competition’ whichwas held on 20th July in the school premises. Thetopic of the debate was ‘ Is Media Overstepping itsbounds’. Principal Ms. Tiwana and the HeadmistressMs.Amrit Kalsi were the judges for the day . Fourchildren from each house participated two infavour of the motion and two against it. A lot of zeal,confidence and oratorical eloquence was exhibitedby the children as they affirmed their respectiveview points. A threadbare discussion about thepros and cons of the media viz making the world aglobal village, its utility as a source of infotainment,edutainment, busting of various rackets, the truthabout various scans and scandals, S.P.S. RathoreMolestation case, Aarushi Murder case etc. washeld.The rebuttal round brought out theargumentative and convincing skills of all theparticipants. It was a neck to neck competitionamongst all the four houses where each tried tooutshine the other to the best of its ability. SahibzadaZorawar Singh House comprising of Mrinaal Dutt,Lakshay Sharma, Atul Sharma and Harleen Kaurbagged the trophy . The second place was bagged bythe participants of Sahibzada Ajit Singh House.Investiture CeremonySir Padampat Singhania Education Center, KanpurAn investiture ceremony was held for the newstudents’ council for the session 2011-12 on the 12th& 13th of July, 2011.The school has a strength of approximately2700 students. Every year 62 students from classes9-12 are selected to from students’s council.Investiture Ceremony at Sir Padampat SinghaniaEducation Center, KanpurSimilarly, the junior wing has its own students’council comprising of 49 students from classes IVand V. The two bodies then work in a coordinatedway, shouldering their share of responsibilities anddischarging their duties.58 Innovation in Education

The objective is to inculcate and promoteinherent leadership traits, to ensure a faster andsmoother medium of communication amongstudents, to instill confidence in the potentiallycapable student community. It also help in a trainingin “Life Skills” for life as children learn to face andhandle a variety of simple to complex situations intheir everyday life.Various Activities atMount Carmel School, Dwarka1) ‘Corona Express Yourself ’- is a concatenationof interschool completions hosted each year byMount Carmel School, Dwarka for effectiveexpression of holistic development of students.The four day event commenced on 23rdAugust 2011 with a prayer and address bythe Director of the school Dr. V.K. Williams.Participants were welcomed and motivated tobe focused on expressing skills and their besttalents rather than winning.Students of Mount Carmel School, Dwarka during the Inter-School CompetitionAge appropriate competition were conductedfor various groups like ‘Ad-mad’, ‘Wall Magazine’,‘Mathephilia’, ‘Splat’, ‘Indian Music’, ‘VartaniGayan’, ‘Webmania’, ‘Fix the Mix’ ‘Enact a FamousPersonality’, ‘Western Dance’, ‘Western Music’, ‘Bestout of Waste’, ‘Show and Tell’, ‘ Train the Brian’,‘Tribal Trail’, ‘Verbal Dual’.26 schools, from Dwarka participated invarious competitions during event series.This successful band of blaze culminatedon 26th August 2011 with the Principal Dr.(Mrs.N.M.Williams) presenting the Rolling trophy toIndraprastha International School for achievingsecond highest score.2) Twenty Six students of MCS, Dwarkaappeared for the world famous ‘Trinity CollegeLondon’, ’Rock School’ examination in 2010-11. Neetika Bhatia brought pride to MCS,Dwarka as she is amongst one of the toppersof Rock School for Vocal. Few of the otherbudding artists who proved excellence in theexamination are: Vocal-Jatin Saluja, VaibhavChawla, Drums-Aditya Malik, Arnav Kaushal,Guitar-Shreya Bali, Soumya, Keyboard-R.Sunandan, Piano-Sidharth Dutta, TarangAgarwal, Madhurima Paul, S. Sulakshana.3) West Delhi Swimming Championship wasorganized at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, RajouriGarden, New Delhi. Ayushi Mishra baggedthree Gold medals in 200 mtrs “Individualmedley”, 50 mtrs “Butterfly Stroke”, 50 mtrsfreestyle and a bronze medal in 50 mtrs “BreastStroke” and overall trophy for meritoriousperformance. 6th Delhi ASN Inter SchoolBadminton Championship was organized atIndira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. Twoteams of MCS stood third amongst 126 teamsfrom all over Delhi.4) MCS students participated in SummerAthletics meet at Chhatrassal Stadium, NewDelhi. Manser Ali of class XI attained secondposition in long jump, Pratibha of class Xsecured second position in 800 mtrs and thirdposition in 1500 mtrs long jump.July-September 201159

5) This summer three groups from MountCarmel School underwent a cross culturalstudy at Methodist Girls School and AngMo Kio School, Singapore. The objectivewas to provide an informative & engrossingexposure to the students. Week long trips wereso well programmed that each delegate got anopportunity to participate and learn throughcross cultural interaction facilitated by theirSingaporean buddies in the form of class roomimmersion, Educational & Heritage visits toplaces of interest.The month began with the celebration ofthe Environment Day in an effort to sensitize thestudents to conserve the environment. The theme forall the competitions and activities was “Go Green”.There were poster making, slogan writing, articlewriting and poem writing competitions for differentsections of the school.MCS buddies are now ready to reciprocatesame by hosting groups from MGS and AMKSingapore delegates in coming months.The exchange programs proved to be a greatsuccess leaving lifetime of unforgettable memoriesfor all students and escorting teachers.Various Activities atDelhi Public School Vadodara1) Environment Day Celebration“Hither thither moved the crowdWith hope filled hearts,And careless gait,eventually had comeThe moment long awaited ….A day that is uniqueFor it is dipped in fun!!!”Delhi Public School Vadodara is alwaysbuzzing with activities and competitions. Even atthe start of the session, after the summer break wefind that the month of July is well utilized and filledfor the students.Various Activities to Celebrate Environment Day at DPS VadodaraA special assembly was conducted whichrevolved around various environmental issues-reduce,reuse and recycle and harnessing renewable energy.“This Little Guiding Light of MineI’m Going to Let it Shine”2) Signature CampaignWhen the whole country was in uproar in itsdemand for a corruption free society, there was noway in which Delhi Public School Vadodara wouldbe left behind. A major step was taken by the schoolstudents. A “Signature Campaign” was conducted inthe school for classes I-XII wherein each and everychild put their signature in support of passing the“Lokpal Bill”. The students of the school council wenta step further and drafted a letter to the Hon. PrimeMinister reaffirming their support for the same.60 Innovation in Education

3) Election Fevercan be tasty as well. Each food item was displayedwith the nutritional value of the ingredient used forpreparing the recipe.Students participating in the elections for the selecting the School CouncilThe true meaning of democracy is by thepeople and for the people. To experience thesestudents at DPS Vadodara were given an opportunityto cast their votes for the candidates nominated fordifferent posts of School Council. Keeping in mindthe democratic tradition of the country, students ofDPS Vadodara were given the hand-on experienceto cast their votes and choose their representativesin the form of School Council members who wouldwork for their benefits and in the beneficiary of theschool.A lot of enthusiasm was found in the studentsthrough out the electoral procedure. Every one wassatisfied with the outcome of the election.4) Recipe CompetitionIn the present scenario where the childrenare more inclined towards fast and junk food, thechildren at DPS Vadodara were enthusiasticallyengrossed in preparing healthy and nutritious snacksand breakfast in recipe competition.This competition was conducted to generatethe importance of healthy and nutritious food whichHealthy & Nutritious snacks prepared by students of DPS VadodaraJanamashtmi Celebrated at Bansi Vidhya NiketanSr. Sec. School, BallabgarhBansi Vidhya Niketan School, BallabgarhCelebrated ‘Janamashtmi’ on 1st Sept. 2010 withthe blooming kids with their everlasting hues. Theprogramme was comprised with heart touching skitof Sudama and Krishna, the overbrimming loveflow of Yashoda on Kanahaya in the form of songcum drama which was not only clap worthy but alsodeserve citation.Students of Bansi Vidhya Niketan Sr. Sec. School, Ballabgarh presenting askit during the Janamashtmi CelebrationJuly-September 201161

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Green PageVan Mahotsav CelebrationsMaharana Partap Public School, KurukshetraVan Mahotsav was celebrated at MaharanaPartap Public School, Kurukshetra on July 7,2011. The students took an Oath for keepingthe environment clean and green and pledged toprotect trees from felling. Collage & Poster MakingCompetitions were also organized in the school onthe topic “Go Green”. Choreography by the schoolchildren depicting the importance of trees was alsostaged. Planting of 100 trees by the students & thestaff on the school campus marked the end of theweek long celebrations.the air, the water and the soil. I promise to plant andnature trees. I pledge not to do any action or activitythat will harm the greens and strive to keep my cityClean, Green and Beautiful.Environment Week CelebrationsDelhi Public School, Rajkot“Nature never betrays the heart that lovesher”. With this conviction, ‘Environment Week’was celebrated in the school from 23rd to 28th June,2011.Students of Delhi Public School, Rajkot planting Saplings during thecelebration of Environment weekStudents of Maharana Partap Public School during the tree plantation aspart of Van Mahotsav CelebrationOur PledgeI pledge allegiance to the earth and all life itsupports: the forests and the species their habitatsCol. Chaudhary of the N.C.C. unit Rajkotinaugurated the programme. He expressed happinessto see the grown up plants which he had plantedin the campus a year before. He appreciated theschool and inspired the student to continue thisgood effort. Special Assemblies were held whereJuly-September 201163

the members of the Environment Club presentedspeeches, articles, mime show, skit and posters relatedto environmental issues. Officials of the DistrictEducation Department Members of the schoolManagement Committee and eminent members ofthe Rotary Club Rajkot joined the students in theirmission for a healthy environment. The Members ofthe DPS family pledged to plant tree and preservethe environment.Van Mahotsav Week CelebrationSBP DAV Centenary Public School, FatehabadStudents of SBP DAV Centenary Public School during the awareness rallyStudents of SBP DAV Centenary PublicSchool celebrated ‘Van Mohotsava Week’ in lastweek of July to spread the message of environmentconservation. Various activities were organized forstudents of classes IV to XII to draw their attention tothe problem of environmental degradation. Studentsexpressed their views through poster, slogans & essaywriting. The students of IV & V planted tree in thecampus & pledged to take care of them while thestudents of Eco Club started herbal garden in thecampus on the last day of celebration. SDM, Mr.Baljeet Singh planted trees & gave the message toconserve all natural resources. He also flagged offthe rally in which the students carried placards forpromoting plantation environment conservation,ban on use of plastic & stressed the need to makethe earth a healthy planet. The students distributedhand – made beautiful paper bags & pamphlets tospread their message.Eco Club celebrates International Year of ForestryDav Public School, PitampuraThe eco club of the DAV Public School,Puspanjali Enclave arranged mass participationcampaign on July 11, 2011 to create awareness ofincreasing population and its impact on mankindand nature. Principal, Mrs. Sneh Verma initiated themovement in a special assembly which was followedby poster making competition, board decoration anddebate competition. The school is also registered for“National Online Sanitation Rating” a programmeinitiated by CBSE, Ministry of HRD and GIZ. Alsoin collaboration with TERI, the school is involved inAir Pollution Assessment in the North – West Areaof Delhi.This year class VIII students were also enrolledin the ‘Green Bridage’ as members of the Eco Clubin the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ held on 5th August,2011. The members pledged to make the school andits surroundings an Eco Friendly and Pollution FreeZone.Paperman – Paper Retrieve DriveChinmaya Vidyalaya, ChennaiStudents of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, Chennai during thePaper Retrieve DriveThe Exnora Club of Chinmaya Vidyalaya,Anna Nagar along with the support of ExnoraInternational successfully conducted the Paperman– Paper Retrieve drive on 11th August 2010.64 Innovation in Education

The students of the school were asked to bringold newspapers, books, notebooks and materials madefrom paper. The students actively took part and thetotal contribution of the school was the collection of540 kilograms of paper which will be recycled.Programme on Environmental AwarenessR.D. Khosla D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, BatalaThe Eco Club of the school organized afunction with the aim of creating awareness aboutConservation and Preservation of Energy on 4thJune 2011. Dr. Sukhdeep Singh (SMO) CivilHospital, Batala was the Chief Guest of the function.He inaugurated the Science Park and Exhibitionof Models prepared by students on the theme ofconservation and preservation of energy.Students displaying and explaining their projects during the ScienceExhibitionThe function started with the singing of aprayer song on the theme of seeking divine blessingsto save the Mother Earth from the cruel hands ofthoughtless and greedy human beings. On the spotChart Making Competition was also organized onthe same theme and these charts were displayedalong with models in the school Auditorium. TheChief Guest went around and interacted with thestudents discussing the themes displayed by them intheir models. Different cultural activities includinga play on the theme of preservation of forests,choreography about the importance of greening theearth, meaningful poems on nature were presentedin a delightful and aesthetic manner. Some speecheson the different problems facing mankind due toenvironmental deterioration were delivered.Celebration of Van MahotsavDAV Public School, Hazaribag, JharkhandOur environment is our life support system andplant life is the most critical element of the system forit is flora that sustains the fauna. Believe in the powerof proactive collective action, at D.A.V. Hazaribag,campaign ‘Green Hazaribag and Clean Hazaribag’ wasorganised as part of Van Mahotsava.It includes among other things distributionof saplings seven hundred saplings were distributedthis year.This year our Van Mahotsava acquired a specialsignifinace as the department of forest Hazaribag,East Division approached us to co-organize theVan Mahotsava 2011. The event turned out to be adraw with people from all walks of life. The students,teachers, academicians and prominent citizens. ShriYashwant Shina, MP, hazaribag and ex-finance andforeign minister, was the Chief Guest. Shri PradipKumar IFS, Regional Chief conservator of forest,East Division, Hazaribag represented the departmentof forest. Every dignitary present was lavish in hispraise of the efforts of the school.Celebration of Van Mahotsava at DAV Public School, HazaribagJuly-September 201165

Sanrakshak ClubOur Lady of Fatima Convent Secondary School, PatialaThe Eco Club namely Sanrakshak Club of OurLady of Fatima Convent Secondary School, Patialawas set up in 2008-09. The club has been conductingvarious activities like talks, debates, and awareness oncurrent environmental issues.The school has been declared a 'No PolytheneZone' and the members of Eco Club are alwaysengaged in spreading environmental concern not onlyin school premises but in their colonies as well. Theschool has set up two rain water harvesting plantsto recharge natural water. Rallies, poster making andpainting competitions are held to make the peopleaware of judicious use of water, use of CFL bulbs,recycle of waste and to protect wild life. For betterawareness of the people of Patiala city. The studentsorganized a tree plantation drive on 08.08.2011 underwhich saplings were planted by Ms. Anandita Mitra(ADC, Development, Patiala), Principal, Manger,teachers and the students of the school.Tree Plantation drive by Sanrakshak ClubGrow GreenD.A.V Public School- BallabhgarhTree Plantation drive as part of Van Mahotsav Celebrationat DAV Public School, BallabhgarhStudents of DAV Ballabhgarh once againtried to perpetrate the tradition of the school bycelebrating ‘Van Mahotsav’ in the school.On this occasion the young students plantedsaplings of various medicinal value. A touch ofcreativity was added to the event by a slogan writingcompetition on the importance protecting theenvironment and generating greenery.The students showed exemplary enthusiasmby participating in the event.Paryavision CelebratedDLDAV, PitampuraDLDAV, Pitampura celebrated ‘Paryavision-Earth Day’s by organizing different activities andcompetitions for different classes with the theme-Sustainable Development, Live and Let Live andConserve an Flourish, Destroy and Perish. Thetwo week long celebrations were inaugurated byMrs. Rekha Gupta, Municipal Councilor, in aspecial Assembly. A number of dignitaries gracedthe valedictory function. The guests witnessed theprize winning entries of PowerPoint presentation(Class X), Class presentation (Class XII), poster andNewspaper display (Class VIII) talk show (Class XI),Graffitti (Class XII). They enjoyed a short cultural66 Innovation in Education

programme with the message ‘Save environment forfuture’.Tagorians take out Rally to mark Van MahotsavTagore Public School, LudhianaTo stress upon the need for Green Activismtosave Earth- Van Mahotsava was celebrated in theschool by taking out a rally in and around AggarNagar (A-Block). The students enthusiasticallymarched on the streets of Aggar Nagar with variety ofplacards in their hands trying to spread the messageof the importance of trees to bring about prosperityin the country. Their words indeed spoke more thantheir actions. From conveying the simple messageof “Each one Plant one” and “Tree is the lifeline”,the students went deep into the topic by stressingupon the need of the hour to treat trees as sacredbeings, as source of renewed energy, to consider it asGod’s great alphabet and to discover the meaning ofhuman life through tree which left a deep impact onthe resident of the colony and every passerby. About500 sapling were planted in the Birmi branch ofTagore School. Even the students of Kindergartenparticipated in this function by making greeting andplanting saplings in their nursery section.the students celebrated Van Mahotsava week from18th July, 2011. The school hosted various inter andintra school competitions, to focus on environmentalissues and to find innovative solutions. High levelof creativity was seen in competitions like Wallgraffiti and floral rangoli, which had ‘Save Nature’as their theme. The week long festival ended with anawareness march on 23rd July, 2011. The rally wasorganised with an aim to make people understandthat we should be good stewards of our planet,our home. About 200 children accompanied withteachers marched through the streets with postersand slogans trying to motivate the people to ‘KeepDelhi Green’. Paper bags were distributed during therally to discourage the use of plastics.Student of Maharaja Agrasen Model School, Delhi duringthe Celebration of Van MahotsavaTree Plantation drive at Tagore Public School, LudhianaVan MahotsavaMaharaja Agrasen Model School, Pitampura, DelhiThe Eco Club of the school in keeping withits aim of creating environmental awareness amongstWorld Environment DayJ K Education SocietyOn this occasion Mr. Ramachaandra RaoPolice Commissioner of Police Hubbli Dharwadjoined with the students in planting Sapling in theSchool Campus.“Plant a tree for Future.”“Say no to Plastics”“Save Tree save Earth”It is a day that stimulates awareness of theenvironment and enhances political attention andpublic action.July-September 201167

It is on June 5 th that United Nations Conferenceon Human Environment began.In a symbolic activity, all the participantspasted paper-leaves on a hollow tree cut-out andconveyed their earnest contribution in making thetree green.Junior students participated in the venture bypressing a group dance, dressed in the costumes oftree .The teachers and the local residents applaudedthe effects of the children and motivated them bysupporting their endeavour.Planting of sapling by Police Commissioner Mr. Ramachandra RaoForests- Nature at your services is the themeof 2011. Covering one third of the earth’s land mass,performing vital function and services around theworld which make our planet alive with possibilities.Forest play a key role in our battle against climatechange, releasing oxygen in to the atmosphere whilestoring carbon-di-oxide. So, children were guided onthese grounds and were involved in slogan writingactivity. Slogans stressing the need and responsibilityof the students to take care of the Mother Earth, washighlighted beautifully in colourful displays.‘Nurture Nature’ : Tree Plantation Campaignat DAV Centenary Public School, Paschim EnclaveIn an extensive Tree Plantation Campaigntitled ‘Nurture Nature’, plantation of hundreds ofsaplings was undertaken in the school premisesas well as the adjoining areas in an effort to makethe planet greener. The students carried the plantsto the neighborhood houses with the help of theresidents.The students also sensitized the residents ofneighbourhood by taking out a full-fledged rally,holding placards with slogans and singing songs forpreservation of the environment. The drama clubalso presented a street play highlighting the needto save trees.‘Nurture Nature’ : Tree Plantation Campaignat DAV Centenary Public School, Paschim EnclaveTree Plantation CampaignRukmini Devi Public School, Pitampura, DelhiTree Plantation Campaign at Rukmini Devi Public School, New DelhiTrees are the best monuments that a man canerect. The students of Rukmini Devi Public Schoolorganized a Tree Plantation Campaign, where they68 Innovation in Education

planted saplings –an action that will help in breathingnew life in the cities. The students were also briefedabout the significance of trees, how to plant themand their aftercare with the hope that in the years tocome the children will not just plant more trees butalso take care of them, watch them grow and bask intheir glorious beauty for sustainable development.Eco Clubs: Green PageArvind Gupta Centenary Public School“Nature is a marvel, full of creations, so lovelyLet’s not ruin it but preserve it truly.”The nursery and the primary students ofArvind Gupta Centenary Public School organizedVanmahotsava on 30 July 2011. A short culturalprogram was organized during Morning Assembly,where students stagerla skit “Almo planted a seed”and group song “Ek Nanhi Si Paudh” bringing outthe importance of trees. It was followed by class wisepresentations. The activities undertaken includedpuppet show, poem recitations, Nukkad Natak, Roleplayson endangered animals and much more.Eco Club of school took an initiative to planttrees of economic importance like Jamun, Alstonia,Yellow Oleander, Neem, and Delonix near theUniversity Campus. This was followed by NukkadNatak presented by the club members to sensitizeof Model Town about ill effects of ruthless cuttingof trees.At the end the members of the club took aPledge to save environment by adopting a tree.Exploring Creativity With Mindful Meanderers Using ‘BestOut of Waste’ Delhi Public School, Ranipur, HaridwarUsing waste materials is a fantastic way to cutdown the cost with a little bit of creativity and theability to see objects not as they are but what theycould be. Crafting with recycled materials can bea cost-effective, rewarding experience that has thepotential to yield unexpected results. It’s also a wayto save the environment by reusing items that mayotherwise end up in dump. Keeping this conceptin mind, Social Science Department organized amodel making competition for class tenth on 20thAugust, 2011.Students of Delhi Public School Ranipur, Haridwardisplaying their creativityStudents used waste material very skillfullyand worked enthusiastically to give their best withintwo hrs. Efficient use of pen caps, bottle caps, plasticbottles, tetra packs, straws, large and small cartons,newspaper etc. were used.Van-Mahotsava atD.A.V. Edward Ganj Sr. Sec.Public School, (Punjab)Celeberation of Van-Mahotsava atD.A.V. Edward Ganj Sr. Sec. Public School, Malout (Punjab)The school celebrated Van-Mahotsava from25th to 27th August-2011. A plethora of activitiesJuly-September 201169

were organized like: Poetical Recitation, PosterMaking, Slogan Writing & Quiz etc. 800 studentsof Pre-primary wing with 30 teachers, all in greendresses formed a ‘Human Chain’ on city main roadcarrying self made ‘Poster & Placards’ highlightingDo’s & Don’ts to check the environmental pollution.Senior students took out an ‘Awareness March’ topass the message to the masses to ‘Save Environment’by planting ‘Trees’ and Keeping the surroundingsclean. The Tiny Tots dressed up as trees and flowersgot lot of appreciation from the audience and wereboosted up by their comments. All the students ofthe school ’Pledged’ together to join hands in savingthe environment.Celebration of “International Year of Forests” atAtomic Energy Central School-2, TarapurCeleberation of Van-Mahotsava 2011 at Atomic Energy CentralSchool-2, TarapurThe year 2011 has been declared as the“International year of Forests” by the United Nations.Drawing inspiration from the move, the AtomicEnergy Central School No.2, Tarapur celebrated‘Van Mahotsav’ on 2nd July 2011 to raise awarenessabout the need for conservation and managementof forests for the benefit of current and futuregenerations. The program began with a skit presentedby the students followed by ceremonial; plantation ofsaplings at the hands of the Secretary, AEES, Staffand Students of the school.Activities of Eco-ClubSouth Delhi Public School, Defence Colony, New DelhiMembers of Eco-Club displaying their creativityThe “Eco Club” in South Delhi Public Schoolwas formed in 2009. The school’s endeavor has beento sensitise our students. Activities undertaken in ourschool are briefly stated below:1. Eco Club: on every Wednesday, weeklyactivities are conducted. Since the activity dayfalls in the middle of the week the students arevery enthusiastic about it. Their Bags, (SlingBags & Clutch Purses), Decorative items,Paper Bags, Dustbins etc. these articles aremade out of environment friendly recyclablewaste materials by our Green Warriors.2. Roly-Poly: Bio-degradable waste and fallentree leaves in the school premises are collectedon a daily basis and deposited in the roly-poly,maintained at our school. The school childrenare encouraged to deposit their leftover foodfruit peel/kernel etc in it. The effects of thestudents have yield steady output of manureand the same was used in our school’s flowergarden. It was a sight to see the expression ofthe students when the first flowers bloomed asa result of their hard work. The school is in theprocess of creating a herbal garden wherein onechild will adopt a sapling and will look afterit. We also plan to create an organic kitchengarden to motivate the children further.70 Innovation in Education

‘Go –Green’ ProjectIndus Valley Public School, New DelhiAs part of its mission to imbibe a strong senseof responsibility in the students towards globalconcerns and Mother Earth issues IVPS organizeda 'Go-Green campaign' on the occasion of EarthDay on 7th July 2011. While the primary aim ofthis endeavor was to make the students aware ofthe relevance of afforestation, the larger design wasto connect the society, as a whole, and solicit theirinvolvement in this vital issue.Plantation drive at Indus Valley Public School, New DelhiOur bid to expand the education beyondclass-rooms bore excellent result when a large no. ofRWAs from adjoining societies actively participatedin the students initiative by taking a tree plantationin their area as part of the pilot project undertakenby the school. On 07 th July 2011 the proceedingsin the school commenced with a special assemblyin which various aspects pertaining to the adverseimplication of reducing green cover along with themeasures to overcome the same were highlightedthrough speeches, poem, skits and interactive session.The main highlight was the affirmation of an oathfor protecting the environment by all students andteachers.Thereafter a Rally with the theme of ‘PROJECTTHE EARTH’ was undertaken in the adjoiningresidential sector to enlighten and associate theresidents with the ‘Go-Green” project of the school.Saplings were planted by the students in identifiedparks and RWA area with the responsibility ofpreserving them bestowed on the welling RWAmembers.On convergence of the rally, tree plantationwithin the school compound was under taken byeach class along with the responsibility of properlynurturing them. The enthusiasm of the students andkeen participation of RWA is the testimony that theentire movement has been well received by them andthe school’s approach for holistic development of thestudents is yielding results.Ndpl Urja MelaDldav, Pitampura, DelhiDLDAV, Pitampura, lifted the second RunnerUp Urja Cup amongst 140 schools in NDPL UrjaMela organized in Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School, Badli.Debankar Dutta won the 1st prize and Rachita came3rd amongst student of 50 schools in Banner MakingCompetition. the Nukked Natak 'Urja Bachao' wongreat applause by one and all.Students of DLDAV, Pitampura with the Second Runner Up Urja Cupat NDPL Urja MelaActivities of Eco-ClubDyanand Model School, Model Town, JalandharIn order to tackle with the problems relatedwith environment and to create awareness amongthe students, our school has established an Eco Club.July-September 201171

Students of different classes are members of thisclub. Various activities are being organized by thisclub from time to time. Some of the activities beingorganized by this club are as under:1) Celebration of Vanmahotsva by planting smallseedlings in the school campus2) Poster making competition based on pollutionand recycling of waters.3) Campaign for conservation of water4) Campus cleanliness drive5) Essay writing competitionaerobically. The manure produced by the RolyPoly is used by children to grow different kindsof potted plants like tulsi, neem, catharanthus,curry leaves etc.2. Students of Vishal Bharti Public School alsoparticipated in the ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ wherethey cleaned the A-5/B area of Paschim Viharfor entire week. Students went around in thearea, shouting slogans and creating awarenessamong the residents, shopkeepers and thevendors. A signature campaign was also takenup by the public. They made people of the saidarea pledge to keep their surroundings cleanand use the dustbins always. The clean Delhidrive was greatly enjoyed by the children.Large number of posters, banners anddecorative paper bags were made by thechildren during the Clean Delhi Drive.Plays on the theme of environment were alsoenacted in the school.Community ServicesIndian School, DarsaitCelebrating Van Mahotsav by planting trees atDyanand Model School, Model Town, JalandharGreen CrusadersVishal Bharti Public School, Paschim ViharAt Vishal Bharti Public School we aim at theoverall development of child, which is incomplete ifthe child is not sensitive to his/her environment.1. Children from all classes collect biodegradablewastes from school, bring some part fromhome and accompanied by environment clubmember deposit it in the Roly Poly whichconverts biodegradable wasters into manureStudents of Indian School, Darsait participating in various activitiesorganised by Charity Club of the SchoolA number of community service programmeshave been initiated at Indian School, Darsait72 Innovation in Education

under the auspice of Anugagraha, the CharityClub of the school. The “Say No to Plastic”campaign commenced, in December 2010, withthe removal of all plastic related waste from theschool campus. The volunteers of the club, guidedby the teachers helped in this cleanliness drive andalso made around 50 environment friendly bags.The school campus has since been declared aplastic free zone.About 110 students of class 9 along with10 teachers took part in a Beach Cleaning Driveorganized in December 2010 and it covered thestretch of beach from Cowne Plaza to Embassy Road,Qurum. Supported by Muscat Municipality, the drivewas indeed an eye opener for everyone on the needof the hour- a Green and Clean Planet, Earth. It alsogave a boost to the ‘No to Plastics’ drive reiteratingthe commitment to save the precious flora and faunaof the Sultanate of Oman.One of the important assignments taken upby the Club this year was collecting funds for theAssociation of Early Intervention for Children withSpecial Needs. The club succeeded in collecting agood amount towards this cause. The volunteers ofthe club visited the centre and interacted with thechildren of the centre and the proceeds were handedover to them. This visit had a great impact on thestudents and they have taken up the challenges ofworking towards the betterment of the society.A one-day Blood Donation Camp was alsoorganized by the Club in January 2011 underthe auspices of Ministry of Health, Sultanate ofOman.The aim of the Charity Club ‘Anugraha’ isto provide a platform to the student where theyget an opportunity to serve their society and alsorealize their obligation towards their fellow beingand their environment. These projects give them theright chance to imbibe and nature the true spirit ofcompassion, empathy towards their fellow beings andalso help them to develop humane qualities, whichis the true aim of education.Environmental Awareness Programme inNalanda English Medium SchoolNalanda English Medium School is nestled innatures lap, surrounded by hills & hillocks, quarries& fresh reservoirs. It seems God showered his greenblessings in disguise.Hon. Principal Mrs. Karuna Manuja and allclass teachers made students aware of the Globalwarming, effects of CO 2and Deforestation.Eco Club of the school took oath and onus tocreate awareness among the students. Eco Club madeGreen zone, Green corners, whispering galleries,wall magazines to convey the importance of trees inreducing pollution.Essay writing competition- Pollution, EarthDay celebrating, Photography competition, Plantation– Herbal Plants, Green Corners – Vegetableplantation & Natures trail, Working models – Rainwater harvesting , Exhibition – Natures expo- 2010,how to reduce mental stress were same of the activitiesdone by Eco-Club during the session 2010-2011Students of Nalanda English Medium Schoolplanting saplings on Green Day.Students of Nalanda English Medium School plantingsapling on Green DayJuly-September 201173

Second Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur Memorial InterschoolTrophy : Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, JaipurThe Second Rajmata Gayatri Devi of JaipurMemorial Interschool Trophy was organized byMaharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Jaipur onAugust 3rd 2011. The topic was 'My Bit to Improvethe Environment'. Nineteen school from Delhi,Ajmer, Alwar, Ghaziabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Vadodara,Varanasi participated enthusiastically.A panel of judges-experts in the fieldinterjectedthe presenters probingly. From reusingcondensed water from air conditioners to disposalof biodegradable kitchen waste and other gardengarbage by vermiculture, pyrolyser, cleaning Yamunaand making green washing soap for those compelledto wash clothes in the river, to adopting filthyand strategic stretch of Hindon river bank withthe government permission to make it green andbeautiful by growing herbs, trees; to educate thewhole village for a long lasting impact on improvinghygiene and sanitation in the adopted village, caringfor the stray dogs, protecting birds and sacredGroves in Rajasthan, to cleaning the Sama Lakein Vadodara project was inspiring and had a greatpotential to make a marked difference in solving theenvironment related problems at micro and macrolevels by replicating them.ResultsS.No.Award School Topic1 The WinnersTrophy2 Most NovelIdea3 Magnitude ofImpact4 Most ViableReplication5 M a x i m u mSustainablity6 Most CreativePresentationSunbeam School,VarunaAmity International,Saket, New DelhiAlwar PublicSchool, Alwar,RajasthanSpringdalesSchool, DhaulaKuan, Delhii) Uttam for GirlsSchool, Ghaziabadii) Bhavan’s BhartiyaVidyashram, JaipurNavrachna School,VadodaraSarvagandha operationMoksha Save RiverClean Yamuna: GreenSoapSashakt: ImproveHygiene & Sanitationin a VillageWater Conservationand Garbage Disposalat Community LevelGreening of OneKilometre of HindonRiver BankC o n t r o l l i n g A i rPollutionCleaning and GreeningSama LakeThe event exemplified the words of lateRajmata Gayatri Devi spoken to the students on theoccasion of Annual Function of the school “I hope…you’ll see that development and the environmentdon’t clash with each other.” The seeds of such anoptimistic change have been sown.Green RangersOakridge International SchoolStudents giving their presentation during the Second Rajmata GayatriDevi of Jaipur Memorial Interschool TrophyEnvironment is perhaps the most debated termin modern times. The innumerable seminars andinitiatives by schools and corporates bear testimonyto the fact that all of us are aware of the threatlooming large on us if action is not taken. What isour contribution towards this pressing issue plaguingus? While people come up with suggestions andresolutions some believe in taking the initiative in‘doing’ something rather than holding discussionsin closed confines.74 Innovation in Education

The students at Oakridge InternationalSchool embarked on a novel way of combatingand contributing towards ‘safe environment’ byintroducing the concept of Green Rangers. Thestudents organized awareness campaigns in publicplaces like petrol stations, cinema halls and malls tospread the message of Going Green. Donning therole of Green Crusaders they undertook CleanlinessDrive around the village of Khajaguda close to theschool premises. It was good to see the studentsworking diligently in picking up litter and collectingthem in bags from streets and alleys. The garbagecollected was segregated and sent for recycling.The aim behind the initiative was to sensitizethe students on their responsibility towards the wellbeing of their community, bring about awarenessamong them towards promoting health and hygieneand also the benefits of waste management. Theinitiative by the students is expected to generateresponsible behaviour from the inhabitants of thevillage as well towards the need for maintaining theirsurroundings clean.Environment Awareness Week : Small Efforts- BigImpact at DAV Public School, KotaKota in its concerted efforts to sensitize the youngminds, organized “Environment Week’, under theaegis of Arya Yuva Samaj, Kota.The green carpet welcome of the Chief Guest,Mayor of the city, Dr. Ratna Jain, commenced thecelebrations of the week. She inaugurated the ‘TreePlantation Drive’ by planting sapling along withmembers of the DAVLMC, apex body, staff andstudents in the already lush green sprawling lawnsof the school.The cultural extravaganza was studded withmellifluous music, group songs, poetic recitation,Vedic recitation etc. the skit ‘Go Green’ was able toget across the message of green revolution in theworld. The students exhibited their creativity in thedisplay of various projects, models to disseminatethe hazards of environmental degradation- globalwarming, green house effect, climate change, risingsea levels, deforestation etc. slogan writing, postermaking competition aptly highlighted the need topreserve the students to be stake holders of the worldto safeguard it.Finally the rally by the students that marchedthe street of the city, with beautiful handmadeplacards was a call in the right direction to thecitizens of the city, to be environmentally responsiblemembers of the civilized world.Haritvasundra: Ryan’s Green Force at WorkRyan International School, Vasant Kunj“Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet ofadvancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and ailingenvironment?”Tree plantation during Environment Awareness weekat DAV Public School, KotaIn the light of serious concerns to address thecrying need of our ailing planet, DAV Public School,“No generation has a freehold on the earth. Allwe have is a life tenancy-with full repairing lease.” –Margaret ThatcherRyan International School is an organizationwhich is sowing seeds for a healthier planet.July-September 201175

The school pursues the cause both in spiritand in action. It has built herbal garden and fruitgarden along with providing a natural environmentfor various animals’ species such as rabbit and birds. Ithas also installed a recycling unit for paper to createawareness about deforestation.Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj hasjoined hands with the Delhi Governments initiative tofoster a culture of responsibility towards Mother Nature.Tree plantation drive during the Environment Awareness Weekat Ryan International School Vasant KunjIn wake of this, the school celebratedenvironment week from 25th July to 29th July 2011.The entire week witnessed a series of activities likeplanting of consciousness among the students aboutthe need to be proactive in reducing their carbon footprint and do their bit to save the environment.Spectrum of Activities!All the activities were classified into 2 groups i.e.-Activities for the whole month July• tree plantation drives• Street plays in assembly• Cleanliness drives• Learning and singing of songs based onEnvironment.Intra Class Activities (Weekly) Best out of the waste Slogan writing on Environment issues (Hindiand English Quiz based on Environment issues. Making of Bonsai Paper bag making Extempore Poster making Photography competition (Grey Vs Green) Pottery making and pottery decorationMega Plantation drives:Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj,Bagged the 1st prize at inter school Level Street PlayCompetition. The Environment Week celebrationcame to an end with the pledge to conserve andprotect the environment by continuing environmentfriendly practices.Many activities were held to spread theawareness and greenery all around in the month ofJuly.Members of Eco-club of Ryan International School during the tree plantationdrive at the residence of Sh. Kapil Sibal Hon'ble HRD Minister, GOI76 Innovation in Education

Number of saplings planted by the students andteaching staff15054Saplings at RWA, Rohini 681VIP plantation – At the residences of• HRD Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal - 2• Dr. Ashok Tanwar, MP (Lok Sabha)- 4TOTAL PLANTATIONS DONE 15741One Earth, One People, One Effort.Protect your planet not only on special day but every day.The School Goes GreenD.A.V. Public School, East of Loni Road, DelhiLike previous year, this year too, the schooltook up an ‘Eco-pledge’; the pledge to serve faithfullythe cause of environment for a healthier living. OurEco- Club “Chitrakoot” planned the ‘Van Mahotsav’to promote Environment under the guidance of ourEco Club in-charge. These activities and competitionsproved to be inspiration for one and all. It started withthe celebration of ‘Vanmahotsav Day’ on the 19thJuly, 2011 with plantation drive.Tree plantation at D.A.V. Public School, East of Loni Road, DelhiThe tiny tots did block printing and decoratedboards in their class rooms on the theme of a greenerand cleaner world. Senior students made badges on‘Save Environment’ with recycled paper from wastepaper by utilizing the paper recycling machine.6‘KABAD SE JUGAD’ where Students ofclass VIII to X competed in making models anddesigning experiments from waste materials on 20thJuly, 2011. It turned out to be a wonderful learningexperience for all.Power Point Presentation Competition washeld on 22th July, 2011 for the students of class IX& X. The Students expressed their views on thetopics- ‘Am I an environment crusader?’ and ‘ Anautobiography of a tree.’Nukkad Natak Competition, (on 26th July,2011) where students of VI-VII Class, expressed theirviewpoint on different aspects of ‘Pariyavaran’ i.e.,saying ‘No’ to polybags, plastic and polythene.Poster making competition(on 27th July,2011) for class Vth where prepared posters on thetopics-‘Say no to polybags’,’Save the girl child’ and‘Donate blood’.S.R.N. International SchoolCelebrates Founder’s Day as Van MahotsavSRN International School celebrated it’sEighth Founder day on 16th July, 2011. The day iscelebrated on the occasion of birthday of the founderof the school Shri. Ravi Sharma, who founded schoolin the name of his father Shri. Niwas Sharma, aphilanthropist and freedom fighter. The day wascelebrated as Van Mahostav to make young onesaware of the significance of trees and environment.Junior section commemorated this day by partakingin drawing competition whereas middle sectioninscribed slogans. Senior section made this daymemorable by poster making and planting thesaplings to pay homage to Mother Nature. The mainobjective of the competition was to create awarenessregarding preservation of our Biosphere by plantingmore and more trees.July-September 201177

The Van Mahotsav was clubbed with anenlightening cultural evening highlighting themenacing social evil Female Foeticide/ Infanticide.The breathtaking and eye opening performancesvividly narrated the cancer of society towards thediscrimination of females.Plantation Awareness Rally For Herbal CultivationRainbow English Sr. Sec Schooland around 175 medicinal saplings were distributedby this’ Green Team’ among the residents of Janakpuri. On 14th July Eco Club members Plantedmany saplings of Tulsi, and Neem around the schoolcampus for Herbal Cultivation.Activities of Eco - ClubEast West Public School, BLY. Road Rampur (U.P) *Everybody loves being amongst the greeneryof nature. In our school also we have planted lots ofplants & trees. The trees not only provide the essentialoxygen needed for life but also protect the fertility ofthe soil being washed away by the winds or rain waterand floods. They also maintain a balance in the nature.We like everygreen 'Van Mahotsava’ was celebratedthis year too, to inculcate the habit of planting treesin children. A Musical Drama “FOOLON KAKAVI SAMMELAN” was played to throw light onthe importance of trees during the annual functionof the school.Plantation Awareness Rally For Herbal Cultivation byRainbow English Sr. Sec SchoolHumanity has exploited the benevolence ofnature. For vested interest, human beings have beenmulching natural resources specially forests. Keepingthis sensitive matter into concern ‘ Rainbow EnglishSr. Sec School’, C- 3 Janakpuri celebrated ‘VanMahotsava Week’ from 12th to 16th July. It was notonly the Van Mahotsava but the ‘Man Mahotsava’as many efforts were put forth by the Eco Club ofthe school heartily and practically to educate thestudents about the protection of the environmentand betterment of society through the medium ofplethora of activities like Power point presentation,Poster cum Slogan Competition, Debate, Drama,Poem and E-mail Writing on ‘Dream for a greenplanet’. The whole school was drenched in greencolour completely. A rally was organised on 13thJuly by the school. Nearly 250 students participatedThe Manager, Principal, CDO, ARTO and Gram pradhan planting treeson the occasion of Van Mahatsava at East West Public School.“Love trees like your children as they are yourfuture”.* This is a report by the student/member about the activities of Eco Club of East West Public School–Editor78 Innovation in Education

Health & Wellness ClubsHealthy Salad DayDoon Sr. Sec. Public School, KarawalaDoon Sr. Sec. Public School, Karawalaorganized a Healthy Salad Day on 8 th may by Healthand Wellness Club this event proved to be a healthybalance diet. This was preparation of continuousday where children of inter-house competed andperformed the activity on their toes. The theme ofthe celebration was on ‘Balance Diet’. To make it amemorable, Salad day was designed and prepared bystudents and staff of Doon School.Dengue Awareness ProgrammeSamadh Senior Secondary School, TrichyStudents of Samadh Senior Secondary School during the DengueAwareness ProgrammeHealthy Salads prepared by students ofDoon Sr. Sec. Public School, KarawalaSamadh Senior Secondary School, Trichyworks out various social welfare plans periodicallyand for the month of July it was the ‘DENGUEAWARENESS PROGRAMME’. The studentswere taken on a Rally, carrying banners and placardson causes, effect and measures to take as of denguefever. They recited slogans like ‘Close drainage, Killdengue dragon’ and Clean surrounding can chasedengue mosquitoes’. Four batches of students wereJuly-September 201179

sent to different parts of the city. They performeda street play on ‘Dangers of Dengue’ which gave aclear picture to the public. The enthusiastic lot ofstudents demonstrated the necessity of good sanitaryand distributed pamphlets on detailed study aboutthe disease.Young ResearchersCambridge School, IndirapuramSchool has a significant personal and socialinfluence on the lives of its students and providesan environment to form and include Life Skills. Forrealizing this goal, a research was undertaken by classX students of Cambridge School, Indirapuram, underthe guidance of the School Counsellor. A researchmay be defined as the search for knowledge and asystematic investigation which calls for importantlife skills such as critical and creative thinking. Thetitle of the research was “To assess the impact ofMedia on Youth” and the sample consisted of 100students of class IX. A questionnaire was devised toinvestigate how much they know about media andhow it influences them. The data was analyzed andcomplied in the form of a report. Later, a seminarwas organized by Class X students to orient theirjuniors towards the benefits and ill-effects of mediaon youth.In today’s world, action oriented researchers inthe field of education help in harnessing the pivotalskills of decision making and problem solving. It wasan enriching experience for the students.Dengue Awareness RallyBhartiya Vidhya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, LudhianaBhartiya Vidhya Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhianaorganized an anti dengue rally for safeguardingLudhiana city from the menace of life threateningdengue on July 25, 2011. Chief Rotarians (Membersof Rotary Club, Ludhiana) flagged off the rallysoliciting the co-operation of masses. Pamphlets weredistributed among the general public on the threatposed by the symptoms, serious consequences andpreventive measures of the disease. While urgingall to be dengue free, participants of the encouragedpeople to cleaning choked channels to avoid infectivebite of Aedes aegypti Mosquito. Drying coolers, use ofKerosene oil or petrol in coolers and use of tight fittedlid over stored water was also emphasized. Principal,Mrs. Santosh Mehra lauded students’ efforts andensured that the school will put its best in makingLudhiana dengue free as 50 teams of students willvisit the various areas for healthy discussions againstdengue.Dengue Awareness Rally by the students ofBhartiya Vidhya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, LudhianaSaying ‘No’ to drugsAI-Ameen Public School, EdappallyWaking up to the danger of abuse, Al-AmeenPublic School, Edappally, kickstarted an anti-drugsstudent’s movement.For parents nothing can be more distressingthan the sight of their beloved children falling preyto drugs, stubbing out all promises of a bright future.The students of Al-Ameen joined together and roseto the occasion to wipe out through this sensitizationefforts the malicious venom engulfing the entiresociety.The idea of Anti-Drugs Movement sproutedin the minds of our students, rippled/mustered amomentum in their hearts which resulted in raisingvoice against this heinous act.80 Innovation in Education

Anti Drugs Campaign at Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally,Waking up to the lurking danger, Al-AmeenPublic School, Edappally, has launched an Antidrugsstudents Movement on its Campus recently.State Excise Minister Sri. K. Babu launched theMovement after which students of the school tookan antidrug oath.Our students expressed great enthusiasm andvigour to fight against this menace by exhibitingplacards with inspiring slogansThe initiative taken by the students was sostrong that even the FM Radios, called for our HeadGirl and Principal for interviewing and speeding themessage to propagate the purpose of this burningproblem.“We have identified about 15 items withaddictive characteristics targeting students; Initially,these item are even given free of cost to students tocreate more customers out of their classmate andalso in the knowledge that students would return thenext day”, said T.P.M. Ibrahim Khan, Chairman ofthe AI-Ameen Public School.First aid in the SchoolThe Renaissance Academy, TilharTo equip the teachers with the knowledgeof dealing with the day to day medical problemsand emergencies that may occur with the studentsduring school time, a workshop was arranged in TheRenaissance Academy, Tilhar, Distt. Shahjahanpur(U.P.). Leading physician of the city Dr. AlokAgrawal conducted a workshop for the faculty of theschool with the help of power point presentation andpractical demonstration. The salient features of histalk are being reproduced here-1. Fainting during assembly or while standingfor long duration, specially during summersis very common in young children and canbe recognised early if child feels dizzy anddisoriented, has cold, clammy and pale skin.Remedy would be to make the child lie on acouch, sprinkling water on his face and givinghim glucose water or electrolyte solution.2. If the child appears lethargic, his temperatureshould be recorded, and if it is more thannormal (98.4 F or 37º C), child should besent to the doctor. Dr. Agrawal explained indetail about different kinds of thermometerand how to record temperature correctly bydemonstrating mercury and digital clinicalthermometers. He also explained the differencebetween centigrade and Fahrenheit systems.3. Most of the medical emergencies inside theschool world over are because of injuries,therefore Dr. Agrawal explained about differentkinds of injuries and their remedies-a) Abrasion- It is a breach in the continuity of theskin and requires proper dressing, for which aFirst Aid Box should always be ready in hand.All the components of First AidBox were demonstrated to the faculty and theirusage was also explained.July-September 201181

e) Fracture - May occur on jumping from heightor on falling from swings or for any reasons.There is an excruciating pain, sometimes visibleabnormality in the proper shape of the limb.Dr. Agrawal showed how to splint the patientwith the help of wooden scales and bandage itprior to shift the child to doctor’s clinic.b) Contusion or bruise is a blue coloured patchon the skin because of collection of blood, skinbeing intact. It requires cold compresses andsome anti inflammatory drugs.c) Cut and laceration - These are deeper injuries,injured site must be compressed to check thebleeding and dressed and the child must beshown to the doctor.d) Sprain - Very common injury during play orjump from height resulting into swelling andpain at the site of the joint. It is the injury ofligament which connects one bone to another,therefore always occurs at joints. Treatment isto rest the part concerned, cold compressesand elevation of the part with crepe bandaging.Then the child should be attended by a doctorwho will prescribe anti-inflammatory drug.Dr. Agrawal stressed that in no case a sprainshould be subjected to unqualified quacks whocan twist and turn the joint and can make theconditions worse.Dr. Agrawal also stressed for the safety measuresto be adopted in the schools like avoidance ofwater logging in the campus to avoid a slipperysurface, careful and supervised movement ofchildren on staircases and padding of fine sandin the vicinity of the swings.4. Nosebleeds - These are very common andcan occur as a result of injury to nose, very hightemperature or with a high blood pressure in olderchildren. It should be dealt with pinching the nosenear nasal bone for at least five minutes, asking thechild to breathe through mouth, leaning forward toavoid flow of blood to the lungs and to spit out anyblood which comes in the mouth. Putting ice over thenose also facilitates early clotting of blood. Doctormust be consulted of course.5. Epilepsy - This is a very important diseasecharacterized by abnormal jerky movements of limbsusually precipitating in school going age group. Threemain types may be found-82 Innovation in Education

(A)Generalized Epilepsy - Child suddenly loseshis consciousness, whole body becomes rigidfor about half a minute followed by jerkymovements of all the limbs. Froth can comeout from mouth and tongue can be bitten byteeth. Additionally, child can void urine inclothes. Consciousness is regained after fewminutes on its own. This sort of fit can occur forthe first time in child’s life or may occur evenif he is on treatment. Here lies the importanceof having record of child’s medical history withthe school. During the fit, child should be madecomfortable on a couch to avoid injury to thejerking limbs, folded handkerchief or a towelshould be placed between the teeth to keep thetongue safe. No water should be poured in thechild’s mouth during fit or after that when heis unconscious. When the fit subsides, childshould be shifted to the doctor.(B)(C)Focal epilepsy- The abnormal jerky movementsare limited to one part of body like arm or legor face, child does not lose consciousness andthe jerks stop spontaneously in a minute ortwo. Child should be sent to the physician.Absence attacks- Child momentarily becomesabsent from the surroundings, stares in thespace and may drop the things in hand.Knowledge of this type of epilepsy is importantotherwise the child may be blamed to becareless or naughty. Ask the parents to consultphysician.Dr. Agrawal stressed that ignorant people stillconsider epileptic fit as some sort of attacks by theevil spirits and family considers discussing about itas a taboo. Using broom or a shoe to make the victimconscious is all superstitious, as the patient alwaysregains consciousness on its own.Dr. Agrawal demonstrated the convulsion orfit on himself, and stressed that every teacher mustbe well acquainted how an epileptic fit presents, andthe first aid which can be rendered to the child atschool level. There was a lively question and answersession after the talk.“Innovation is the ‘necessary core competence’ to remaincompetitive in this new landscape”.– Innovation in IndiaNational Knowledge CommissionJuly-September 201183

Sahodaya UpdatesSubject Workshop by the Sahodaya Schools’ ComplexLucknow Chapter, LucknowThe Sahodaya Schools’ Complex LucknowChapter, Lucknow has been actively organizingworkshops and activities in order to bring CBSEaffiliated schools on a common platform. To carryforward the initiative, the workshop on varioussubjects were held at number of schools in the cityon 16th May & 17th May 2011.The workshops were designed to becomprehensive, highly interactive replete withuseful information. Approximately, 38 schools and400-450 teachers participated from Lucknow andnearby areas.conducted in groups, Model making, educationalgames, role play and collages were also the part ofthe classroom activity.Workshop on Mathematics was held atDelhi Public School, Eldeco. The teachers were alsoapprised of the changes in the curriculum, design ofthe paper and its effective implementation to makeMaths more interesting. Various activities wereconducted in groups.Social Science workshop was organized atLucknow Public Collegiate, Sharda Nagar. Apartform apprising the teachers the theoretical concept,first hand experience of teachers was increasedthrough innovative and interesting activities ingroups.An interactive workshop on English wasorganized at Study Hall, Gomti Nagar. The teachersinitiated various activities through interview, groupdiscussion, jam session, spin –a –yarn, spell bee, roleplay, speech, debate etc.Hindi workshop was held at APS Academy,Senani Vihar, Rae Bareilly Road. Again a plethora ofactivities were conducted through role play, speech,discussion interview etc.Science Workshop organised by the CBSE Sahodaya Schools' Complex,Lucknow, in progress at Navayuga Radiance Sr. Sec. School, LucknowWorkshop on Science for Class VI-X was heldat Navayuga Radiance Senior Secondary School,Rajendra Nagar. Mock Class rooms activities wereFeedbackThe last one hour in each workshop was aninteractive session wherein the teachers prepared apresentation and also expressed their views, opinion,suggestion regarding the workshop. The response84 Innovation in Education

about methodology used, was very positive. Theteachers were of the opinion that the workshopprovided scope for development of creativity andinnovation to promote excellence in teaching andlearning of the subject.The aim of the subject specific workshopwas completely successful in tapping out disciplinespecific knowledge dimensions, generic skills andskills related to the personal, interpersonal andethical dimensions of human life which are capableof eliciting optimum performance from students.These informative workshops were a roaringsuccess and an enriching experience for one andall.The 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic MeetDPS, Sushant LokThe 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic Meetwas held in DPS, Sushant Lok on the 25th ofFebruary. The programme started with the Principalof the host school, Dr. Ruchi Seth welcoming theChief Guest of the meet, Dronacharya Awardee,Shri Balwan Singh, the coach of the Indian NationalKabaddi team that won the gold medal in the recentlyheld Asian Games. The programme was also attendedby Ms. Aditi Misra, Principal, DPS Gurgaon, Ms.Rachna Pandit, Principal, DPS Maruti Kunj and theHeadmistresses and teachers of various participatingschools.All the contingents of the 13 participatingschools marched to the tune played by the SadhuVaswani School band. The Sports Meet was declaredopen by the chief guest after a unique display oflighting of the torch. At first the sports captainsof the participating schools passed the torch fromone hand to another till finally a ring of fire cameglowing from the rooftop of the school buildingto light up the torch on the main field. After thisspectacular sight the sports captain of the hostschool, Nikita Ranjit Kumar, administered theoath. Then the school band of Sadhu Vaswani GirlsInternational School, ‘the pipers’ came marching insmartly, playing the tune ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’. Theymade beautiful formations. This was followed by abrilliant Taekwondo presentation by DPS, Gurgaon.The final presentation was a robotic drill by the tinytechnocrats of The Air Force School, Subroto Park.Participanting teams at the 3rd Sarv Sahodaya Junior Athletic Meet heldDPS, Sushant LokThe main track and field events which followedincluded 50mts and 80mts flat race for boys and girls,the Siamese Twins Race, Hurdles, Balancing theRing, Dropping the Coin, Baton Relay Race, ThrowBall, Medicine Ball and Long Jump. The studentsparticipated with great enthusiasm and camaraderieand all could be heard cheering their team mates.In the final score the first position was takenby Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok, the secondposition was shared by DPS, Maruti Kunj and SadhuVaswani Girls International School and the thirdposition was taken by Air Force Golden JubileeSchool and Summer Fields School.The certificates to the winners were givenaway by the Chief Guest Shri Balwan Singh whoin his speech inspired and encouraged the childrenexplaining the necessity and importance of sportsfor a healthy living.The meet lived up to its image of being theperfect platform for sharing and cooperation betweenthe member schools of the Sarv Sahodaya group ofschools.July-September 201185

The programme came to an end with the voteof thanks proposed by Ms. Sunita Nagpal, HeadMistress, Junior School, DPS, Sushant Lok.Interactive session with Chairman CBSEKota Sahodaya School ComplexIt was a Red-Letter Day for the CBSE Schoolsof Kota to welcome Shri Vineet Joshi, ChairmanCBSE and Dr. Sadhana Parashar, Director (Training)for an interactive session with the members KotaSahodaya School Complex.On arrival Shri Vineet Joshi first headed for‘Tree-plantation’ escorted by the Head Boy and HeadGirl of Lawrence and Mayo Public School, Kota. Theprogramme which was hosted in the auditorium ofLawrence and Mayo Public School, Kota began withwelcoming of the guests with tilak, bouquets anda cultural programme in tune with the Rajsthan’stradition. Er. Pradeep Singh Gaur – PresidentKota Sahodaya Schools Complex briefed about theactivities conducted by Kota Sahodaya through apower point presentation and claimed it to be thelargest and most active Sahodaya Complex in AjmerRegion having registered 32 schools of Kota Division.The website of Kota Sahodaya www.kotasahodaya.com was launched and the first issue of magazine ofKota Sahodaya “Sanchaist” was unwrapped by theChairman.Dr. Deepak Singh, Advisor of Kota Sahodayaintimated the Chairman about the problems beingfaced by CBSE schools of Kota.The address of Shri Vineet Joshi was veryinformative and inspiring as he talked about RTEand all the new reforms for which the CBSE isheading and how it will help in reducing the stressand burden of the students. He also stressed onempowering Kota Sahodaya for smooth functioningwith CBSE.Dr. Sadhana Parashar gave a detailed viewof the CCE pattern which helped in clearing theprevailing doubts regarding CCE and RTE with thehelp of a power point presentation. She informedthe Principals about the availability of FA Teacher’sManuals for classes IX and X.Sh. Vineet Joshi IAS, Chairman CBSE addressing the august gatheringof parents and principals at the interactive session organised by the KotaSahodaya School ComplexThe main focus of her talk was:-1. The Projects which the students are askedto make should primarily be completed inschool and in groups to avoid buying of theprojects from the so called “Education shops”or completing of the projects with the help ofparents.Media coverage of the visit of Chairman CBSE to Kota2. Addressing another misconception aboutFA’s where the practice is to take the averageof all the activities done for FA, she advisedthat the best of all in which the student hasexcelled the activities should be picked andassessed.86 Innovation in Education

Dr. Sadhana Parashar also emphasized onconducting the mentoring and monitoring workvery religiously.The programme ended with a question andanswer session in the right spirit where every singlequestion was taken up by the Chairman himself.At the press conference Shri. Vineet Joshiinformed about including new subjects in class XIlike Project Management, Logistics, Animation etc.Basketball Tournament – 2011 – 12Kota Sahodaya Schools ComplexKota Sahodaya Basketball Tournament – 2011was organized at Bakhshi’s Springdales SeniorSecondary School from 9th August to 12th August2011. In this tournament 20 teams participated, 12teams of boys and 8 teams of girls. The event wasinaugurated by Brig. (Retd.) V.P. Bakshi.Mass Awareness Program, “Road Safety: Speed ThrillBut Kills” at Sahodaya GwaliorDelhi Academy, on the 28th of August 2011conducted a mass awareness program, “Road Safety:Speed thrills but kills” under the flagship of Sahodayain accordance with the guidelines of the Board andper the MP Police department. The program waspresided over by Mr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi, the DSP,Traffic Gwalior as the Chief Guest and Dr. PraveenMittal as the Guest of Honor.Motto:The sole objective of the program was to makethe youngsters aware of the hazardous repercussionsof rash and uncontrolled driving and the benefits andmandate of following traffic rules- to have a safe life;being of paramount importance.It is not necessary that the students, who areeducated today, pursue their career as Police Officialstomorrow. But, without a doubt, we will have a strongteam of aware volunteers who will lead this lightedcandle wherever they go. This nuclear reaction forgood will start from the student, to their families,to the society and to the whole Nation. May be theofficial traffic team is not in thousands, but definitely,this team of spirited individuals will rekindle thesafety life lines of everybody they touch.Kota Sahodaya Schools ComplexBasketball Tournament – 2011 – 12In the final match Aklank School Girls stoodWinners and Modern School Girls were RunnersUp, where as in the Boy’s final match EmmanuelMission School boys stood winners and ModernSchool Boys secured the Runners Up position.The closing ceremony was presided by Er.Pradeep Singh Gour, President of Kota SahodayaSchools Complex. He gave away the prizes andtrophies to the winners and the runner up teams.Mass Awareness Program, “Road Safety: Speed Thrills But Kills” atSahodaya GwaliorJuly-September 201187

Modus OperandiBy the resilient and streamlined effort ofthe office bearers of Sahodaya Gwalior, nearly 225students of various school participated to enrich theirunderstanding of a subject which they might havebeen studying subjectively; and on 28 August 2011to hear and watch that being said and explained bythe experts of the relevant field.To accept and realize technologies as oneof the potential aspects of acquiring knowledge,presentations were given to the students by theguest experts so that the knowledge impartedbears a realistic and prolonged print in the mindsof everybody present. The students were not onlyinformed about the personal and social importanceof safe driving but also its psychological aspect wasbrought into light.The parents of the students also ventured tomake aware in the form of an appeal to discuss withtheir children what they learn during this session,as parents and their children are complimentary toeach other.Going by the same, the session was followedby an interactive chat show where the parents andstudents were provided with an open forum to go forone to one communication with the panel of the guestexperts. All the entities present used this opportunityto the maximum benefit by getting their queries andconflicts settled.AccomplishmentDelhi Public Academy, under the flagship ofSahodaya Gwalior not only conducted the programbut also instilled in the students a road safetyawareness and social skills- one of the formingcomponents of life skills.Super Brains 2011 Quiz CompetitionBikaner Sahodaya School ComplexAn Inter School Quiz Competition forCBSE affiliated school was organized by SesomuSchool under the flagship Bikaner Sahodaya SchoolComplex. Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Director, Instituteof Agri Business Management, S.K.RajasthanAgricultural University, Bikaner was the Chief Guestof the show. The programme was inaugurated withthe lighting of the lamp by the Chief-Guest as amark of respect for Goddess Saraswati. The QuizCompetition comprised of two preliminary roundsand the finals. Variety of question ranging fromScience, Geography, Cinema, Current Affairs andSports tested the excellence of the students. Audiovisual, rapid fire and buzzer rounds were the highlightof the show. The enthusiasm of the participants anddiscipline of the audience made it a grand success.Dayananad Public School of Bikaner won thecompetition and the other runners up were ArmyPublic School and Seth Tolaram Bafna Academyrespectively. The competition won accolades by theChief Guest and the other dignitaries present.Super Brains 2011 Quiz Competition byBikaner Sahodaya School ComplexSeminar on 'Judicial Advent of Youth in Politics'Varanasi Sahodaya School ComplexDPS Varanasi a member of Sahodaya grouphosted a seminar on 23rd July 2011. The agenda was“Judicial Advent of Youth in Indian Politics”.The inaugural lamp lightening and welcomesong were followed by briefing on Sahodaya groupof schools.88 Innovation in Education

Participant of the seminar organised byVaranasi Sahodaya School ComplexThe representatives of various participatinginstitutes made an impact through speeches andpresentations.National Anthem was sung fervently by oneand all before concluding the seminar.150 th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindara NathTagore at Jalandhar Sahodaya School ComplexTo commemorate and pay homage to GurudevRabindra Nath Tagore on his 150 th Birth Anniversaryan Inter School Poetical Recitation Competition wasorganized on 11th August, 2011 on the premisesof Shiv Jyoti Public School for 23 schools underJalandhar Sahodaya Complex with two participantsfrom each school. Kamla Nehru Public Schoolgrabbed the over all trophy of best team. The first,second and third positions were bagged by Dikshaof Innocent Hearts School, Rajat Sharma of ApejaySchool and Ishant Ahuja of Kamala Nehru PublicSchool respectively.Enactment of Rabindra Nath Tagore’s plays“Kabuliwala” and “The Home Coming” duringthe morning assembly were the other beads in thestring.Inter House Group Song Competition basedon the songs of Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore wasalso organized.July-September 201189

Sports ArenaInterschool Basket Ball TournamentR.D. Rajpal Public SchoolIt was a proud moment for all at R.D.Rajpal Public School when the first – ever InterSchool BasketBall tournament was hosted forBoys (under 15 years) between the 28th to 30thApril. The beginning of the day was markedby the lighting of the ceremonial diya by theGuest of Honour, Mr. Ishwar Rajpal, Chairman,Mr. Subhash Rajpal, Secretary and Ms. AlkaKshatriya, Principal. A short cultural programmefollowed. The principal spoke encouraginglyabout the value of sports and then the tournamentwas declared open. The matches started with aspectacular fan fare. It was remarkable that 20schools from Delhi participated in this event. Theground, with colourful flags all around presenteda picture of perfect battle arena. We couldwitness breath-taking matches. The highlightsof the tournament were the semi-final and finalmatches which saw neck-to-neck competition.All the winners claimed their trophies withbeaming faces: medals were presented to eachindividual player as well.The Results wonPositionIIIIIISchoolMount Carmel School, AnandNiketanAdarsh Public SchoolITL DwarkaCBSE Cluster V – Kho Kho TournamentDr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya JuniorCollege, ChennaiBOYS & GIRLS (UNDER – 19)Our school had been entrusted with theprivilege of hosting the CBSE cluster V Kho-Khotournament was held at Dr. Nalli kuppuswamiVivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennaifrom 26th to 28th September 2011 in the under-19 Category.62 teams from 40 schools have participated inthis tournament.BOYSPositionIIIName of the schoolsDr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda VidyalayaJunior College, 11 Main Road, TNHB Colony,KoratturSri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School,Anandasramam, Meyyanur Road, Salem-63600490 Innovation in Education

IIIIVKola Saraswathi Vaishav Senior SecondarySchool, No. 41 Barnably Road, KilpaukChennai-600010Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram,No.- 14, 31st Street Periyar Nagar, Korattur,Chennai-600080INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCEBEST PLAYERCategory Name of the School Name of the SchoolBoysMr. S. Manikandan Sri Vidya Mandir HigherSecondary School,KoratturGirls Ms. M. Priveena Sri Vidya Mandir HigherSecondary School,AyodhiyapattanamCBSE Cluster IV – Table Tennis ChampionshipNavyuga Radiance Sr. Sec. School, LucknowCBSE Cluster V Kho-Kho tournament Winner – BoysDr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, KoratturGIRLSPositionIIIIIIIVName of the schoolsSri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School,Ramalingapuram, Ayodhiyapattanam, Salem-636106Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School,Anandasramam, Meyyanur Road, Salem-636004Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda VidyalayaJunior College,11 Main Road, TNHB Colony,Korattur, Chennai-600080D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School,182, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Lioyds Road,Gopalapuram, Chennai- 600086CBSE (East Zone) Cluster IV – Table tennisChampionship was held in Navyuga Radiance Sr. Sec.School, Lucknow from 08.09.2011 to 10.09.2011.339 students from different school participate to thisevent. The results of this tournament are as follow-Under 14 yearsFinal Result team ChampionshipTeam School Name AwardBoys Sunbeam School, Lahartara GoldMedalBoys Team Disqualified SilverMedalBoysD.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, AnparaThermal Project, SonebhadraBronzeMedalGirls Sunbeam School, Lahartara GoldMedalGirls JB Academy, Faizabad SilverMedalCBSE cluster V Kho-Kho tournament Winner – GirlSri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Ayodhiyapattanam, SalemGirlsLucknow Public School, Sec-I,LDA Kanpur Road, LucknowBronzeMedalJuly-September 201191

Under 16 yearsTeam School Name AwardBoys D.A.V. Public School, Patna GoldMedalBoysDelhi Public School, Sec-II, SilverRakhsha Khand, Udyan II, Eldeco MedalColony, LucknowBoys JB Academy, Faizabad BronzeMedalGirls Happy Model School, Varanasi GoldMedalGirls Lucknow Public School, Sec-D,LDA Kanpur Road, LucknowGirlsSilverMedalDelhi Public School, Sec-II, BronzeRakhsha Khand, Udyan II, Eldeco MedalColony, LucknowGirls Sunbeam School, LahartaraGirls Lucknow Public School, Sec-I,LDA Kanpur Road, LucknowGirls Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Sr SecSchool Indira Nagar, LucknowGirls Match in progress during the CBSE cluster IVtable tennis tournmentGoldMedalSilverMedalBronzeMedalCBSE Cluster – II Kho-Kho TournamentHoly Cross School, Balidih, JharkhandBoys Match in progress during the CBSE (East Zone)cluster IV table tennis championshipUnder 19 yearsTeam School NameBoys Delhi Public School, PatnaBoys Patna Central School, PatnaBoys Lucknow Public School, Sec-D,LDA Kanpur Road, LucknowAwardGoldMedalSilverMedalBronzeMedalCBSE cluster – II Inter School kho-khoTournament was held at Holy Cross School, Balidih,Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand from 19 September to21 September 2011. 456 students (264 Boys & 192Girls) participated in the Tournament.The detailed results of the tournament are asfollow:Position Boys GirlsID.A.V. Sr.Secondary PublicSchool, Ara P.O.Sarubera- 829134,Dist- Ramgarh( Jharkhand)Bokaro Ispat Sr.Secondary School,Sector- VIII/ B,Bokaro Steel City,Bokaro -827009( Jharkhand)92 Innovation in Education

IIBokaro Ispat Sr.Secondary School,Sevtor- VIII/ B,Bokaro Steel City,Bokaro -827009( Jharkhand)MK D.A.V.Public School,Chianki-822102,Medininagar,Palamu( Jharkhand)IIIGuru Gobind Holy Cross School,Singh Public Railway Colony,School, Chas , Balidih, BokaroBokaro ( Jharkhand) Steel City- 827010( Jharkhand)Winners of the CBSE Cluster II Inter SchoolKho Kho tournment in Boys CategoryWinners of the CBSE Cluster II Inter SchoolKho Kho tournment in Girls CategoryThe most important internal barriers as perceived by large firmsare lack of organizational focus on Innovation as a strategyfor growth and competitiveness; inefficient knowledgemanagement systems within the company; and poorunderstanding of customer needs and market dynamics.– Innovation in IndiaNational Knowledge CommissionJuly-September 201193

Academic UpdatesCBSE Regional Science ExhibitionGuru Harkrishan Public School, New DelhiGuru Harkrishan Public School, Vasant Viharhosted the CBSE Inter School Science Exhibitionon 16th August, 2011. The Inauguration was doneby the Chief Guest, Sh. Vineet Joshi, an IITian, anIAS and the present CBSE Chairman. The otherGuests of Honour were Sr. Jatinder Singh Sahni,Chairman, Sr. Kuldep Singh Lyallpuri, Manager,Sr. Ravinder Singh Shunty, Sr. Vice Chairman andSr. Mohanpal Singh Asst. Manager and othermembers of the school management committee.Mr. S.S. Minhas, Principal GHPS, Vasant Vihar,extended a warm welcome to the revered guests andalong with the management committee Chairmanhonoured the Chief Guest with a trophy, bouquet offlowers and bamboo saplings. The judges for the eventwere prominent people from various fields of Scienceand Mathematics Dr. Savitri Singh, Prof. at AcharyaNarendra Dev College, Dr. Praveen Dhamija Exec.Off. Energy Efficiency and renewable EnergyManagement Centre, Delhi Secretariat, Dr. GaganGupta & Dr. Alka Mehrotra- both professors inDept. of Education in Science and Maths at NCERT,Dr. G.S. Sodhi, Professor Khalsa College, DelhiUniversity, Dr. S.C. Dutta, Dr. N.K. Saigal, Professor,Hans Raj College. The regions covered here wereEast Delhi, South Delhi, Central Delhi and GulfSchools. Altogether 70 schools had participated. Themodels had been prepared under six categories Bio-Diversity, Agriculture & Technology, Green Energy,Transport & Communications, Community Healthand Environment and Mathematical modeling.The main focus of this exhibition was to inculcatescientific awareness among students, to demonstrateprogress and achievements in various fields of science.The two day exhibition also encouraged the creativity,team spirit and a feeling of caring and sharing amongstudents.Hon'ble Chairman CBSE, Shri Vineet Joshi interacting with a student atthe CBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition at Guru Harkrishan PublicSchool, Vasant Vihar, New DelhiSpeaking on the occasion Mr. Vineet Joshi,IAS, Chairman CBSE said in all, Delhi has beendivided into two zones where in schools from East,West, South and gulf countries participated in GuruHarkrishan Public School, Vasant Vihar. He highlypraised the work and projects undertaken by studentsfrom different areas. He congratulated one and all inmaking this Regional CBSE Science Exhibition agreat success.In this two day exhibition, the heavy raincouldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the buddingscientists. They explained the working of theirmodels with great interest to the judges and other94 Innovation in Education

staff & students. The valedictory function was full ofexcitement as every one was enthusiastic to hear theresults. The Vice Principal Mrs. Tejinder Kaur Chawlaannounced the results and the winners were awardedcertificates by Mr. R.P. Sharma, Consultant CBSE,New Delhi. There were fifteen schools who excelledin six different sub themes. Some of the schoolswho were winners are Alchon International School,Mayur Vihar, Indian School Muscat, SpringdalesSchool, Dhaula Kuan, Bloom Public School, VasantKunj, DAV Public School, Kailash Hill, Air ForceSchool, Subroto Park, New Delhi.On the concluding day, the Chief Guest forPrize distribution was Mr. R.P. Sharma, ConsultantCBSE, New Delhi while distributing the CBSEmerit certificates to the winners congratulated theparticipants, their teachers as well as the involvedschools.CBSE Regional Level Science Exhbiton-2011at Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchiinstitutions of Bihar and Jharkhand participated withtheir selected and approved scientific exhibitions atthe venue Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchion 25th & 26th August, 2011.Shri M.C. Sharma, Controller of Examinations,Cbse, Delhi, inaugurated the exhibition on 25thAugust, 2011. He wished students good luck andsaid that such promising children should becomeScientists and think in terms of alleviating troublesfrom our society.Shri A.K. Ghosh, CMD, MECON, Ranchiand Shri K.K. Mehrotra, Director (Engineering),MECON, Ranchi, praised the building Scientistsand Wished them a bright future.Dr. B.B. Das, a retired Scientist from VikramSarabhai Space Centre of Indian Space ResearchOrganisations. Shri K.K. Srivastava, Regional ChiefConservator of Forest, Govt. of Jharkhand, Dr. (Mrs.)Sumana Chakraborty of the Environmental Section,MECON, Ranchi, were the revered judges for theafforesaid Exhibition.Regional Level Cbse Science Exhibition, 2011Bharti Vidya Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, ChennaiCentral Board of Secondary EducationOrganises various competitive programmes atRegional and National level energy year like Scienceexhibition, sport meet, Heritage quiz, etc.Mr. A.K. Ghosh, CMD, MECON alongwith Mr. D.R. Singh at theCBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition held at Jawahar Vidya Mandir,Shyamali, RanchiCBSE Regional Level Science Exhibition-2011 for Jharkhand & Bihar was held on 25th and26th August, 2011. The theme of the exhibition was“Science and Technology for Challenges in Life”. 39teams consisting of 2 members in each team withone guide teacher from various CBSE affiliatedThe Regional Level CBSE Science exhibitionfor the Sourthern Region was held on 18th & 19thAugust 2011 in Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk,Chennai. The two day event was inaugurated by Dr. A.Kalanidhi, Former Vice Chancellor, Anna University.Mr N. Nagaraju, Joint Secertary, Cbse, RegionalOffice, Chennai was the Guest of Honour.Shri J. Ajeeth Praasath Jain, Senior Principalwelcomed the gathering ad Shri A. VaidyanathanDirector, BVB Chennai Kendra took part in theJuly-September 201195

celebratioin. Students of class XI performed ‘TheMagic Square’- a dance wherein 33 differentcombinations were demonstrated for a given magicsum. Eminet Judges Dr. N. Munuswamy, ShriRavi Natarajan, Shri Shinivasan Sethuraman andShri Rajesh Sadagopan judged the projects for thedifferent sub-themes.‘Science and Technology for everydaychallenge in life’ was the theme for the exhibition,Seventy one schools participated from Tamil Nadu,Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Student exhibitedapproximately 140 innovative projects on the sixsub-themes was Biodiversity- Conservation andSustenance, Agriculture and technology, Transportand Communication, Community Health &Environment, Green Energy and MathematicalModelling.The best projects from each sub-theme werejudged and a total of 15 exhibits will be competingfor the National level CBSE Science Exhibitioinwhich will be held in September 2011.This Exhibition proves the hidden intellecturaltalents, focusing on the analytical and logical thinkingwhich is helpful to our society.The celebration of the Science exhibitioncame to an end after two days of hectic activity.The Valedictroy function was held at 5.p.m on19th August 2011 in our school premises. Shi V.K.Subburaj, IAS, Vice Chairman, Science City, Dept. ofHigher Education graced the occasion as the ChiefGuest. Shri T.S. Krishna Murthy, Chairman, BVBChennai Kendra presided over the function. Shri NNagaraju, Joint Secretary, CBSE Regional Office,Chennai was Guest of Honour.During his inaugural speech Dr. A. Kalanidhi,Vice Chairman, Commonwealth Science andTechnology Academy for Research (c-STAR) hadannounced a cash prize of Rs.3,000/- and Rs.2,000/-for the projects which are to be adjudged as I and IIplace under each of the six subthemes of the ScienceExhibition.During his Valedictory address Shri. T.SKrishnamurthy, Chairman Bharthiya Vidhya BhavanChennai Kendra, announced yet another special prizeof Rs. 2,500/- for the Best Exhibit.The report for the Regional Level CBSEScience Exhibition was given by Mrs. S. Suchitra,Head of the Department of Science, Bhavan’s RajajiVidyashram. The Vote of Thanks was proposed bySmt. Geetha Nandakumar, Vice Principal, Bhavan’sRajaji Vidyashram. The curtain was drawn and ourschool bid adieu to the participants from the differentschools. We are proud of our team work in by theteachers of Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram for thestupendous success of the Science Exhibition.The projects from the following schools wereselected to compete at the National Level.• Sri R M Jain Vidyashram, Thiruvallur• PSSB Sr. Sec School, Nungambakkam• Sai Baba Central School, Ongole A.P• Maharishi Vidyamandir Sr. Sec SchoolKrishnagiri Hosur• Kola Perumal Chetty Vidshnav Sr. Sec SchoolArumbakkam• DAV Sr. Sec School Gopalpuram• SBOA School Annanagar• P. Obul Reddy Public School, Hyd A.p• Chinmaya Vidyalaya Taylors Road• Dr. G S Kalyana Sundaram Memorial SchoolTanjavur• DAV Adambakkam• DAV Public School Hyderabad• Arsha Vidhya Mandir, Velachery• St. Joseph’s Eng School A.P96 Innovation in Education

Training Programme for Teachers Teaching EngineeringGraphics on Computer Aided Designing (CAD)Three day Teacher Training programmes forteachers teaching engineering Graphics for classesXI & XII were held as per the details below:S. Venue Date No. of RegionsNoParticipants Covered1 DAV, Boys Sr.Sec. School,Gopalapuram,Chennai2 J. D Tyler PublicSchool, NewRajinder Nagar,New Delhi24th to 26thAugust 20117th to 9thSeptember,20113 Summermal Jain 14th to 16thPublic School, Janak September,Puri, New Delhi 201111 Bhubaneswar,Chattisgarh,Allahabad,Chennai.23 Panchkula,Ajmer,Allahabad,Delhi27 New DelhiThree days Teacher Training Programme at Summermal Jain PublicSchool, Janak Puri, New Delhi.The said training programmes were appreciatedby everyone.All the participants appreciated CBSE andconveyed their heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble Chairman,CBSE for conducting such wonderful & usefultraining programmes for teachers. The Trainingprogrammes were a grand success.Mr. E. Daniel Raju, AEO addressing the gathering of Teachers duringthe three days training programme at D.A.V School, Chennai.CCE Workshop held at Sir Padampat SinghaniaEducation Centre, Kamla Nagar, KanpurSir Padampat Singhania Education centre,Kanpur organized a workshop on CCE 28 th June,2011.The resourse person for the workshop was Ms.Monica Sharma approximately ninety five teachersclasses I- XII attended five-hour workshop.Three days Training Programme at J.D. Tyler Public School, NewRajinder Nagar, New Delhi.A CCE Workshop in session at Sir Padampat Singhania EdtucationCentre, Kamla Nagar, KanpurJuly-September 201197

The purpose of the very focused and fruitfulworkshop was to elucidate and highlight the objectiveof the CCE system; exemplify its application fromthe grass roots level, discuss how it translates tothe assessment of a child’s performance and thepresentation of the progress report thereafter.It was a very interesting session which helpedteachers to understand the whole concept thoroughlyand provided them with an opportunity to clarifytheir doubts.Inter School Science Model ContestDelhi Public School, Azaad Nagar, KanpurStudents of DPS, Azaad Nagar have provedtheir excellence in the competitive arena many atimes. However, at the 24th Inter-School ScienceModel Contest organized by the Rotary Club ofKanpur (South) they surpassed 45 prestigious cityschools to be declared the winners of the contestIt was a moment of glory for the school as itestablished by showcasing the scientific and creativebent of mind of its senior students. The school teamwon 14 individual gold medals in Physics, Chemistryand Biology. These medals were appreciated bythe Judges as well as the audience as the projectsthey were very well presented and explained by thestudents.Prize Winning Entries1. Low Tunnel Polyhouse : This project was avery low investment Greenhouse built to servemarginal or below poverty line farmers.2. CO 2Dumps Leagues under the Sea : wasan environment friendly project regardingdumping of CO 2from industrial emission.3. Silver Bullets : Another innovative project wasthe treatment of cold and flu with the help of‘Silver bullets’ which was actually a techniqueinvolving silver nano particles.4. Friend of Electrons : I.Q. Tails – The youngclass X students thus built a Robot based onthe simple concept of DC Motor, learnt bythem in class to create a simple mechanicalrobot.5. Briquettes : Was a chemistry project whichinvolved the production of white coal, a highcalorific value fuel from plant waste whichis environment friendly as it produces verylow CO 2emissions and leaves no harmfulresidue.All the above prize winning projects alsobecame the inspiration at the Annual ScienceExhibition “Srijan” held at DPS, Azaad Nagarwherein the students from the middle school tothe senior most level produced amazing modelsand projects, all a result of the various FormativeAssessment (FA) activities conducted while dealingwith the chapters in science to promote deeperpractical understanding rather than rote learning ofthe concepts.The children worked on exhibits related toPhysics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science andeven Robotics. They were guided and trained by thefaculty members, visiting technical experts and evenIIT alumni to develop their scientific skills. As aresult Srijan’ turned out to be a greatly applaudedcelebration of scientific achievement.‘Srijan’ was not only an innovative experiencefor the students; it also enabled students to gain anall around perspective regarding their presentationsas they explained their creations eloquently showingthe working of their models and projects excellently.The audience and parent community were highlyappreciable of the capability of the students who were98 Innovation in Education

as young as 11 years old to the 17 year old studentsof class XII.Orientation cum Training Workshop onLife skills in EducationThe workshop was inaugurated on 16th May,2001. The inaugural function was graced by ShriVivek Kumar Singh, IAS, Commissioner, MagadhRange, Gaya and the resources persons Mrs. UshaAnand from CBSE, Mrs.Indermani Jain, CoordinatorDAVIIER, DAV CMC, New Delhi,Principals of DAV Public Schools of Bihar Zones I& II. Regional Directors of Bihar Zones I & II ShriJayant V. Kulkarni and Dr. U.S. Prasad were presenttoo. The workshop was also privileged and profitedby the presence of many eminent dignitaries andacademicians. The seminar hall was further energizedby the presence of trainee teachers who were sittingcuriously to learn something new, necessary andnovel about skills.The workshop began with discussion ondifferent life skills. The WHO has recognized tenbasic life skills which have been incorporated andcategorized into three by the CBSE under thenew evaluation system. They are Thinking Skills(which include self awareness, problem solving,decision making, critical thinking and creativethinking). Social Skills (which include interpersonalrelationship, effective communication and empathy).and Emotional Skills (which include managingfeelings and emotion coping with stress). Theelaborate discussion continued for two days ondifferent life skills.On the third and final day of the workshopthe participants were required to experience theirlearning. So, all groups were given different situationalactivities to test them in different classrooms. Theteachers went into the classrooms, discussed thesituations with students and got them enacted.The feeder and fed both felt satisfied. Principalcum regional Director Dr. U.S. Prasad praisedeverybody with sweet memorable words and tokens.CBSE Principals’ meet held atSpring Dale Senior School, AmritsarChallenges being faced in the implementationof CBSE’s Continuous and ComprehensiveEvaluation (CCE) programme were discussed atlength as principals of more than 50 CBSE schoolsin the district converged at Spring Dale SeniorSchool during the CBSE Principals’ Meet held onSeptember 10, 2011.Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman, CBSE, andDr. Sadhana Parashar, Director, Training, CBSE,took turns at answering the CCE-related queriesposed by the participating principals. The questionswere mainly related to the modes of evaluation andassessment of students, parents’ misgivings over theirwards’ grades under the new system and the constantpressure on the school authorities to maintain variousrecords and calm parents’ fears.Chairman CBSE addressing the gathering of Principals atSpring Dale Senior School, Amritsar.July-September 201199

Mr Joshi said that the autonomy granted tothe CBSE schools by CCE had definitely addedto the responsibilities of Heads of different CBSEschools. He stressed the need to have trainingprogrammes for teachers and principals for theeffective implementation of the Continuous andComprehensive Evaluation (CCE).“It is important to have Teachers’ TrainingProgrammes especially in context of implementationof CCE and Right To Education (RTE),” he said.He added that CCE aims at bringing students ofCBSE schools at par with the students of reputedinternational schools around the world.Stating that multiple modes of assessmentcan give all students an opportunity to be assessedproperly, Dr. Sadhana Parashar stressed the need tohave more compulsory physical education periods tomake education appealing for students. She also gavea power point presentation on the implementationof CCE.Chairman CBSE adoring the beautiful paintings and photographsdisplayed at Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar.The CBSE officials were impressed by theinitiative taken by Spring Dale Senior School forheritage conservation in the form of adoption ofPul Kanjari. They urged other CBSE schools as wellto follow the example of Spring Dales and adopt amonument.Lauding the efforts of Spring Dales they saidthat Spring Dales was the only institution in theregion, which had definitely complied with CBSE’sinstructions to the affiliated schools on sensitizingstudents towards of heritage conservation.Mr Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Principal SpringDale Senior School, apprised the gathering of theresearch done by late Mrs Manveen Sandhu on thelife and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and thelegend associated with Pul Kanjari.CBSE Chairman Sh. Vineet Joshi interactswith Mentors and parentsSri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School,G.T. Road Amritsar was the proud host for interactionprogramme of the mentors and parents with Mr.Vineet Joshi, Chairman CBSE. The programmewas also graced with the distinguished presence ofDr. Sadhana Parashar, Director (Training), Mr. R.J.Khanderao, Regional Officer Panchkula, Mr. R.P.Singh A.E.O, Mr. S.S. Minhaas Principal SGHPSDelhi and the principals of different Sahodayaschools. Principal / Director Dr. Dharam VeerSingh gave a floral welcome to the guests which wasfollowed by his address in which he stressed uponthe importance of such interaction programmes tounderstand the finer nuances of CCE system. Dr.Sadhna Prashar gave a power point presentation onCCE. Addressing the gathering of 50 Principals ofCBSE schools, 125 teachers and about 110 parents100 Innovation in Education

from different institutions Mr. Vineet Joshi in hisinspiring speech motivated them to play a proactiverole in the holistic development of the children.“Brilliance does not lie only in academics. Focusing onexcellence in academics alone undoubtedly results in thetop sided development of a child; personality. It is thusessential that due importance be given to participation inco-curricular activities like music, dance, art, dramaticsand other areas of the child’s interest to make life morefulfilling and enjoyable”, he opined.the basic instinct of the children by identifying theirlearning at regular intervals so as to help parentschoose a carrier for them. “We have introducedthis programme for class X and it was a successfulexperiment. For class XI and XII, consultations areon with the higher education authorities because themoot point is that our evaluation system should beacceptable at their level too, but efforts are on in thisdirection,” he said.Chairman CBSE and Director (Training) being welcomed by theStudents, Principal and Members of Amritsar Sahodya at Sri GuruHarkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School, AmritsarMr. Joshi further said that a bank of questionpapers on various subjects would be uploaded on theofficial website through which this software throughwhich this software would generate a unique questionpaper. “We have already started uploading thequestion paper bank. The software would prescribe thepaper setter a unique option based on the questionsuploaded on the bank. Once this software applicationis developed, it can be downloaded from the sitethrough an identification password, ” he said. Mr.Joshi said the new Continuous and ComprehensiveEvaluation (CCE) programme would help assessChairman CBSE addressing the gathering of the Principals and Parentsat Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School, G.T. Road AmritsarHe called on the teachers and principals todesist from using negative comments on students’performance and encourage them to learn throughapplying a variety of teaching aids. The parents ofstudents of different Sahodaya schools came upwith different queries which were answered to thefull satisfaction of everyone. Earlier the programmewas well punctuated with consummate performanceby teachers of the school, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ whichhighlighted on the need to develop diversification ineducation system and equal education opportunitiesfor differently abled children. The programmeculminated with national anthem.July-September 2011101

Best PracticesPanel DiscussionDPS IndirapuramA panel discussion on the book “Divasvapna”authored by visionary educationalist Sh. GijubhaiBadheka was held at the Primary Wing of DPSIndirapuram on Friday, 1 st July 2011. The panelspecifically discussed the child centric playwaymethod of education pioneered by Maria Montessorithat deeply influenced Sh. Gijubhai Badheka.The protagonist of the novel, a spokepersonof the author himself is a teacher ignited by amissionary zeal to revolutionize the educationsystem and remains undeterred in the face ofall odds till his mission is accomplished. Ms.Eram Abedi moderated the discussion and thepanelists were Ms. Cherie Wilson, Ms. SabihaH. Jafri, Ms. Rajni Seth, Ms. Sucharita Biswal,Ms. Tanushree D’Rozario and Ms. Dolon Pal. Thepanel discussion was followed by the screening of afilm titled, - ‘Temple on the Hill’.Panel discussion at Delhi Public School, IndirapuramThe Principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai lauded theefforts of the panelists to bring forth the strongmessage of an iconoclastic educationist and hopedthe teachers would strive relentlessly to crystallize thevision of Gijubhai Badheka so that the children oftoday can become the messiahs of a new tomorrow.International year of chemistryDav Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave, PitampuraWinners of the Chemistry Quiz competitionThe year 2011 is being celebrated as the'International Year of Chemistry'. To commemoratethe same, the school had organized a gamut ofcompetitions like an Inter School Chemistry quiz‘Demystified’ on 22nd July, 2011 for the student ofclasses VI-XII. 32 renowned schools across the cityenthusiastically participated in the quiz sponsoredby Microtek: company that deals with UPS andInverters. The quiz was presided over by the Microtek102 Innovation in Education

office bearers, Mr. Sumit Dutta, The National SalesManager and Mr Devender, the Delhi Branch SalesManager. It was a very dynamic event that enjoyed anunparalled success along-with a wonderful applauseand appreciation from the gathering.The school had also organized an Inter HouseBanner making competition for the students ofclasses IX-XII and a Poster Making Competitionfor the students of classes VII & VIII as part of thecelebrations of the International year of Chemistry.Some Best Practices atNaipunnya Public School, Angaamaly1. A Hundred Thousand Origami Cranes forWorld Peace-Students Embark on LandmarkPrayer for World Peace.Nagasaki Day found a different experience inNainpunnya Public School, Edakunnu Angamalywith the student dedicating a hundred thousandwhite origami cranes made by themselves in memoryof Sadako Sazeki for a peaceful future for themselvesand for future generation.Dr. Jose Puthenveettil. The drama club presented aplay on the life of Sadako Sazeki.2. Tree Planting and Tree Adoption; No FellPolicyEach tree in the campus has been adoptedby students of each class, apart from trees beingplanted by the students and the staff on the WorldEnvironment Day. The students care for the trees,giving them manure and water from time to time.They see that growth of the tree is in no way hamperedand even the leaves are under their watchful eyes. Asa result, a kind of filial bond between the trees andthe students exits. No tree or branch is cut from thetree, even for Christmas decoration.3. Green Class AwardA class that express their friendliness withthe eco system by displaying eco-friendly articles,creating awareness about its protection throughposters, painting etc. and promoting its sustainabledevelopment through growing plants in the classroomis selected for the Green Class Award each month.August 9, 1945 stands out as the day theworld came face to face with the reality of an atomiccatastrophe. One of the many innocent victims of thefateful day 66 years ago was a two- year old schoolgirl Sadako Sazeki who contracted leukemia in theaftermath of the atomic explosion near her home. Asthe Japanese owing to their traditional belief, prayedfor the well being of the little girl by dedicating 1000origami cranes in her name, but she succumbed toher disease having only 644 paper cranes folded.At the Peace Day celebration at NaipunnyaSchool student sang the world universal prayercomposed by St. Francis Assisi. Mr. Kallen Pokkudan,noted environmentalist planted a tree sapling givinga message of World Peace. Students took the peacepledge which was administered by the Director Rev.Students of Naipunnya Public School with origami cranes for World Peace4. Top Reporter AwardStudents from 8th to 12th grades write abrief summary of the major events occurring atJuly-September 2011103

international, national and state level on a weeklybasis. The two reports are regularly submitted byevery student on each Monday out of which threeare selected first, followed by the selection of the besttop reporter of the week award.5. Campus Movie- AshianaTo bring out students’ talents in acting,directing, scripting, video-editing etc., a short filmtitled, ‘Ashiana’ was produced last year.6. Monthly Book ReviewsLibrary periods in the school are re-christenedas DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) periods.Students from Class V to X prepare reviews of thebooks reads in the particular month and submit atthe end of every month.7. Seminar on EndosulfanA seminar on the bad effects of Endosulfanand related issues was conducted for the students ofclass VI and above. 90 meter long cloth wall wasraised in the school on which all students wrote freelyon the evil effects of endosulfan.A journey through the loops, Twists and Turns!!Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, KolkataStudents of Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata at NASA,Houston, TexasLakshmipat Singhania Academy organized aspace program to National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA) at Houston, Texas for 46students in May 2011 which included Mars Roverdesigning, Testing and Rover obstacle course, Landerconstruction & Lunch, orbital lofting & rocketconstruction.The most thrilling & exciting part of theprogramme was launching of the rocket throughnumerous presentations & movies. At the Jonhsonspace Center, they saw the Neutral BuoyancyLab, Rocket Park & witnessed the space shuttleENDEAVOUR’S command from the control Roomof NASA.The students also visited the Kennedy SpaceCentre in Orlando, Florida, where they viewedthe launch pads from the space shuttle’s LaunchComplex Gantry. Orlando, Florida gave them theopportunity to have fun in Disney Park and UniversalStudios. Whether it was plunging down the towerof Terror or Music-Charged Rock n Roller Coasterthey were thrilled to begin a journey through theloops, twists and turns! The space programme wasconcluded with a Graduation Dinner & AwardCeremony. The programme was structured to bringout the competitive spirit in the participants & wasindeed a great learning experience!A Journey From Better To BestD.A.V Public School, FaridabadDAV Public School, Sector 37, Faridabadhosted the Training Workshop on ‘Early ChildhoodCare and Education on behalf of the DAV Instituteof Inservice Education and Research, DAV CMC,from 22nd July, 2011 to 24th July 2011, a total of 89delegates from various schools of Haryana attendedthe training workshop. In the opening addressPrincipal Neelam Gandhi, welcomed the AssistantDirector, DAV IIER, DAVCMC, Mrs. RashmiChari, and the Resources Persons.104 Innovation in Education

In sync with the efforts of CBSE to bringabout the holistic growth of the students, we at BlueBells have devised a strategy to involve all classes foran action based value/ moral awareness.Parents & Teachers Go Hand in HandInservice training program in progress at DAV Public School, FaridabadResources person Ms. Madhvi Menontaught the art of dealing the student of withspecial needs. The teachers were taught how touse material to faster creativity in classrooms likethumb painting, leaf painting, tearing pasting,thread painting, drawing/ colouring, puppetmaking and fostering creativity. She also stressedupon designing learning spaces creativity, musicand moment, folk songs, folk dance and importantof theater in education.Resources person Ms. Romila Soni highlightedthe importance of physical and motor development,significance and benefits of play, types of play, indoorand outdoor play, room arrangement, activity area andinterest areas, She also stressed upon the cognitivedevelopment, significance, sensory developmentof the child, mental abilities, concept formation,developing manipulative/ maths area and discoveryarea.Small Steps – Big leapBlue Bells Model SchoolWe can’t all do great things but we all can dosmall things. Step by step the journey gets covered.Each milestone is a reminder of the process ofreaching the goal. It is also a parameter of the maxim,“enjoy while doing and do while enjoying”.Blue Bells, one of the pioneer institutionsof Gurgaon, believes in holistic development of itspupils. To achieve this noble and pious goal, the schoolpromotes the involvement of parents in almost everyoccasion and celebration. Collaboration of parentsand teachers go a long way in measuring the learningcurve of the child. The greater the involvementof parents in their wards’ development activities,the better it is for the child. In Blue Bells, this is aconscious, identified and channelized effort throughits plethora of activities and programme spread acrossthe year where opportunities for synergy betweenparents, teachers and child takes place.July 25 to July 29, 2011 – In the Art and Craftweek ‘kreavation’, a day was allotted to mothers wherethey were invited as instructors to teach children craftwork. The mothers’ participation and involvementwas highly appreciative. They took utmost interestin guiding students how to craft and several articleslike shuttle cock dolls, lion masks, pen holders, handand finger puppets, corn leaf flowers, paper folders,greeting and butterfly cards, envelopes and colorfulphoto frames. The smile on the students’ faces onwatching their parents contributing to their almamater brought a reinforced confidence.The artist is nothing without the gift but the gift isnothing, without workPet ShowKautilya Vidyalaya, Mysore‘Kautilya Vidyalaya’, Mysore has taken theentire process of educating the children in rightearnest. Several innovative measures are taken inJuly-September 2011105

this endeavor. One such is the PET SHOW conceptadopted this year. Students of IV std. CBSE classhave a lesson on pets. What we thought was, insteadof merely teaching them theoretically, we canimbibe the spirit of caring for the pets in childrenpractically. Accordingly, we announced, holding ofPET SHOW in which the children can participatewith their pets and explain their experiences on thestage.On the 20 th of August , 2011, the humanitiesClub of Kautilya Vidyalaya organized a PETSHOW in which a variety of pets nurtured by ourstudents were on display. They ranged from kennelsof different breeds like Labradors, Dashunds, Frenchbulldogs, Pomeranian, Rottwielers etc. to manybirds-love birds, pigeons and parrots- and evenrabbits, a pair of turtles and a earthworm! The entiredisplay was a marvelous one with the pet owner kidsdisplaying their pets with the greatest of pride. Theyalso answered several question put forth by compereof the programme concerning their pets. Even themember of the Mysore Branch of people for Animals(PFA) who was the guest of honour on the occasiondescribed the programme as unique and lauded theeffort of the Principal in sensitizing the children inan endeavor like caring the animals.“A Pen is mightier than a Sword”Smt. Durgadevi Choudhary Vivekanand VidyalayaJournalism is a practice of reporting andinvestigating of events, issues and trends to broadaudience. News writing is a key skill for Journalist,but it helps with other types of writing as well. That’sbecause news writing is about telling a story quicklyand concisely. Anyone can learn this, with a bit ofhelp. Our Vivekanand Vidyalaya always regardseducation to be a spiritual quest which helps thestudents to realize his/her potentials and developthem. Keeping this in our mind, Jaigopal GarodiaJournalism Academy was launched on June 20th,2009. This is linked to Papyrus Club which is anambition initiative by Deccan Chronicle and NetLink Technologies. This club enables schools to createand publish their own online campus newspaper. Theclub at Smt. Durgadevi Choudhary VivekanandVidyalaya function with students of classes VI to Xas reporters and editors for its online news, magazineknown as ‘Jai Sadana’. This magazine can be accessedat www.papyrusclubs.com.CCE–Model Making ActivityDelhi Public School, VaranasiActivities can bring forth a child’s latent talentas it includes fun, team spirit and creativity.Students Participating in the model making activity at DPS VaranasiA model making activity was conductedat Delhi Public School, Varanasi on the 14th ofJuly under the CCE (Continuous ComprehensiveEvaluation) Formative Assessment activity forbiology. Students of class X were assigned a task ofmaking a model based on different systems in thehuman body. The children came up with innovativeideas and beautiful models of the digestive system,circulatory system, and other systems were made. Themodels were well appreciated by all. Such activitiesmake the teaching-learning process enjoyable forboth the teacher and the students. it helps them to106 Innovation in Education

plan and manage time effectively. It also brings ateam spirit which initiatives a healthy and meaningfulinteraction amongst the children.CCE makes learning an enjoyable experiencebecause of student involvement and a hands-onlearningexperience.Science week Celebration atMayoor School,NoidaScience week was organized for classes II, IVand V from 24th August to 30th August 2011 toincrease awareness and curiosity in the children and toimprove their observation and reasoning skills. Theydiscussed one scientific fact everyday and also wroteabout it. They visited the biology lab as part of theScience week. They were shown various interestingthings like different kinds of fish and worms. Theyalso learnt what the human skeletal system looks like.The science activity “Minds at Work” organised wasbased on different experiments. The projects alongwith charts were displayed in the corridors. They alsoanswered queries related to their projects. Some ofthe exciting and innovative experiments were relatedto volcano eruption, magnetic poles, fire extinguisher,density of water, electric circuit, tornado, jaltarang,soluble/insoluble, etc. Some children made powerpoint presentations on “Medical Plants and herbs”,their biological names and uses. There was also a treeplantation drive. The science week concluded with aninteractive and thoroughly enjoyable Science Quiz.Science week at Mayoor School, NoidaAlchemy – Chemistry WorkshopVidyodaya School, KochiIn connection with the international Yearof Chemistry and the 150th Birth Anniversary ofAcharya Sir Prafulla Chandra Ray, the father ofIndian Chemistry, Vidyodaya School, Kochi, Keralaorganized a Chemistry workshop ‘ALCHEMY’ on2nd August, 2011. Twenty two schools in and aroundCochin participated. Various topics like ‘Cell – theTemple of Health’ ‘Chemistry For and Against’ and‘Chemistry in Everyday Life’ were presented. Therewere lively interactive sessions and discussions. Thestudents and teachers were enlightened about variousaspects of Chemistry.Inclusive EducationDelhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand'No learning can bear fruit unless it contributes to ahealthier and better life for the community at large'.Delhi Public School, Bokaro has venturedto be a trend setter where inclusive education isconcerned and has a proud privilege of claiming tobe strongly instrumental in initiating the process ofbreaking the ice.We have taken a step ahead in ceaseless noblestrides by opening a treasure house of knowledgefor the children deprived of elementary educationthrough Deepansh Shiksha Kendra, running under theaegis of DPS, Bokaro. Our initiative has lit the lives ofchildren with the lamp of literacy. A humble attempttowards inclusive education, Deepansh is a gratifyingand meaningful experience where urban and ruraldisadvantaged group of children are no longer copingwith a lack of sense of belongingness but are ensuredthe basic right - a right to inclusion.Today this school is exemplary in transformingthe lives of economically deprived children of thesociety. The school imparts education up to ClassJuly-September 2011107

VIII. The children are provided with free uniforms,teaching materials, educational items and otheressentials. The school seeks to develop each child'sunique individual ability through varied and rigorousacademic and co-curricular programmes which allowthese children to scale new heights. The children haveaccess to all the infrastructure used by the mainstreamstudents, like using the main library which makeslearning becomes more meaningful. Basic ComputerEducation is imparted to these students, which opensthe window to the world outside. A formal systemof evaluation is practised in the form of regularClass Tests, Monday Tests and Class Assessments.Students are promoted only after evaluation of papersand analysis of results.Presently the centre's strength is more than400. Students who are capable of maintaining theacademic standard are absorbed into the main stream.These young learners dressed in their crisp uniforms,walking down the campus with twinkling eyes,oozing confidence provide glimpses that showcasethe horizons of a better tomorrow.Another innovative practice initiated by DPSBokaro is setting up of Koshish Vocational Centreestablished with an aim to enable the mothers ofstudents of Deepansh Shiksha Kendra and otherwomen belonging to marginalised section of society,to learn skills that would help them earn theirlivelihood.The Training Centre has a substantial numberof sewing machines and professional staff to teachthem the skills of designing, tailoring and embroidery.The classes are conducted regularly and the womensoon graduate with a 'Sewing Course Certificate'. Inorder to encompass all areas of good living, the schoolgives practical knowledge to these women and createsawareness in areas such as health and hygiene, HIVAIDS etc. through skits, plays and speeches preparedby the teachers and students of DPS Bokaro.My Visit to V.M.V. Orphanage, ThrissurFusco Senior Secondary School, Pooparamba *On 30th July 2011, the members of leagueof compassion club, waited eagerly to step into theschool bus all were enthusiastic about our visit toV.M.V. orphanage, Thrissur.We started our journey along with 4 teachers. Wefund that the surroundings were neat and clean. As wewent in, we saw different kinds of people, both physicallyand mentally challenged along with orphans. ‘Thanal”provided shelter to such people of all ages.First, we met a girl of about 15 years who hadsome kind of mental disorder. She introduced herselfas Bheema. On further conversation we came toknow that she was an orphan. We were all pleasedby her hospitality.Distribution of rice to the V.M.V. Orphanage, ThrissurNext we got inside a room where we saw agedpeople. Among them, there were widows and somewho had been abandoned by their children. We spenta few minutes with them and went upstairs. There wesaw many small children. Some were really talented.We also saw physically handicapped children. Wegave them sweets and sang songs to entertain them.After lunch we went to visit disabled old people. Weinteracted with them and when it was time for us to* Report by students of Fusco Senior Secondary School,Pooparamba – Editor108 Innovation in Education

leave, they asked us to visit them soon. Unwillinglywe left the place. Before we left we gifted them rice,fruits and clothes which would suffice their needs.We returned to school with a lasting impressionon our minds. It was really a moving experience forall of us.This visit to V.M.V. orphanage, Thrissur madeus realize the depth of blessings that God almightyhas showered on us.Heritage Education atSpring Dale Senior SchoolStructured Heritage Education at SpringDale Senior School dates back to the year 1999-2000. At that time the school had just started itsassociation with SPICMACAY. We had taken up theco-ordination of SPICMACAY activities in Punjabwith late Ms. Manveen Sandhu appointed as thestate-co-coordinator. We were getting exposed andsensitized towards varied forms of our culture andheritage. Classical music, dance, theatre, literature andvarious art forms in their manifestation in paintings,photography, sculpture, pottery, calligraphy and folkarts and crafts which SPICMACAY brought toschools and colleges offered very exciting possibilitiesfor holistic education. During that time when wetraveled to various institutions to start chapters ofSPICMACAY, the interaction provided us valuableinsights into integrating education with culture andheritage. The broad picture of experiential educationand value based integration of arts with mainstreameducation was taking shape in our minds.The Beginning…Around that time we came to know that someconservation project was on at Kishankot- a smallvillage near Sri Hargobindpur about 40 kilometersfrom Amritsar. A Krishna temple in the middle of thevillage was undergoing conservation work. A teamof conservation artists and restorers was working onthe temple and a few young students from Delhiwere camping in the village for their research work.It was a great opportunity to expose children to allthese learning avenues. The very idea of a Hindutemple being conserved in a village which wasinhabited predominantly by Sikh community hadgreat educational value. Few Hindu families whoused to live in that village were forced to move outduring the time of terrorism in the nineteen eightiesfor fear of their lives. But the Sikh community notonly preserved the temple but also kept the traditionof lighting the diya in the absence of its caretakers.Besides this symbol as a celebration of brotherhoodand communal harmony, the village offered variousother educational opportunities which we wanted totap. Logistics were worked out and the students weretaken in school vans to Kishankot every Saturday.Divided in small groups they had different aspectsto study as they visited there week after week alongwith their teachers.Expanding Horizons…Enthused by this experience we continuedto organize a diverse range of heritage educationprograms for students regularly. Most elaborateamong these were ‘Grassroots in the Desert’ a tenday camp of an entire class of students and teachersin village Hamira in Distt. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan togive the students from ‘the land of prosperity’ anexperience of ‘the land of scarcity’ and ‘Rediscoveringmy Holy City’ a heritage survey of the city of Amritsarexploring living, natural and architectural heritage ofAmritsar. In the mean time the school developed itsCentre for Creative and Performing Arts aiming tointegrate cultural and heritage education with theJuly-September 2011109

mainstream education. Through the traditional artsand crafts learnt from original artisans and trainedteachers the children explore nuances of Pottery,Tie and Dye, Sculpture, Calligraphy, Paper Craftand many other art forms. In performing arts tooPunjabi Dhol, Sikh martial art Gatka and differentstyles of Punjabi folk music and dances are part ofthe children’s learning repertory in the school.C.B.S.E. circular dated Jan 2010 on HeritageEducation came as a motivation. We felt encouragedthat all efforts which we had been putting together allthose years were in the right direction. The guidelinesgiven in the circular provided us the frameworkto further structure and consolidate our heritageprogram. So the heritage week and heritage daycelebration, heritage walks, heritage quiz, the oathtaking- everything made sense and fell in place.Reiteration of the same in the CBSE circular of Jan,2011 and particularly the idea of Adopt a HeritageScheme, provided the backup strength since we werealready in the process of finalizing an agreement withPunjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Boardto be given the responsibility of maintenance, careand promotion of Pul Kanjri- a recently restoredand conserved monument belonging to the times ofMaharaja Ranjit Singh on the Indo-Pak border.Adoption of Heritage Site…An MoU was signed and we were officiallyhanded over the custody of this beautiful monument.It consists of a well designed square shaped steppedpond on the eastern side of which stands a temple.There is no deity inside but people of the village tellus that it was a Shiva temple. It still has beautifulwall paintings depicting Hindu Gods and Goddesses.The paintings depict Lord Vishnu in various avtarsbesides scenes of Lord Rama, Krishna, Durga andother mythological Gods on its upper walls andceiling. Outside walls of the temple also have someweather beaten remains of paintings difficult toidentify. On the opposite side is an enclosed ‘zananabath’ (bathroom for the ladies). On the Northern sideis a big ramp leading up to the bottom of the pond.The Southern side is the entrance to the monumentwhich also has two underground water channelsmeant to supply water to the pond.School has appointed a chowkidar cumcaretaker at the site. He is available there all throughthe day. He opens the gate in the morning andlocks it at night. He attends to the visitors and actsas a guide. In his free time he keeps an eye on theunwanted vegetation growth and cleanliness of theplace. During their initial visits some plantationwas done by students to beautify the site. The guardacts as a gardener for taking care of the flower bedsand plants. Since he belongs to a nearby village he isavailable all seven days.Heritage Education…There are various plans to make educationaluse of the monument. For the first year though itsone visit per class- 6th grade onwards to have a feelof it and its surroundings. Surroundings too havehuge possibilities. Its unpolluted settings among lushfields, the border fence, a war memorial belonging to1971 action and the nearby villages offer a plethoraof subjects for the visiting students. They will get areal experience of what a historical monument is like,how it suggests information about the era to whichit belonged, what is conservation, why we need toprotect our historical monuments etc. Besides, thereis scope for more detailed and research based projectson wall paintings, architectural design, historicalperspective, folklore connections, relevance to the110 Innovation in Education

villagers and so on. But the ideal outcome would bethe germination of thoughts in the minds of students onabstract ideals of life like universality of time, transientnature of possessions, manmade borders and otherinspirational thoughts which they carry with themthroughout their lives.It was during this time when Ms. Manveencame to know that there was a little knownmonument in ruins right on the Indo Pak borderdedicated to Moran, known as Pul Kanjri. It waslike a discovery. She was thrilled with it. The remainsof the monument in the shape of a pond and atemple had been in private possession. The land wassubsequently bought by the tourism department,Govt. of Punjab. With a grant from Ministry ofTourism Govt. of India the conservation work washanded over to the Archeological Survey of India.But before she could see the realization of her dreamprojects, tragedy struck claiming her life along withher illustrious husband Dr. Shivinder Singh Sandhuin a car accident on their way back from theirfavorite heritage site- village Hamira in Jaisalmer,Rajasthan.For almost two years we were not aware whatwas happening at Pul Kanjri. However just as timewas healing the wounds of their sudden departure,painstaking and detailed conservation work wasgoing on in slow pace by expert workers appointedby contractors hired by ASI. The monument wasnow ready in its original glory standing aloof awayfrom public eye right next to the border fenceamong lush green fields. Towards the end of 2010when the monument was nearing completion,the Punjab Heritage and Tourism PromotionBoard was looking for an agency to hand over themonument for upkeep. At that time the DeputyCommissioner of Amritsar knowing Spring DaleEducational Society’s interest and commitment forcultural and social causes offered the school to takeup responsibility of maintenance promotion of thesite. It was like a dream come true for us. Soon Ihad a meeting with Principal Secretary Tourism,Govt. of Punjab and we agreed in principle onthe terms and conditions. It was followed by anMoU which was signed in January 2011 and thesite of Pul Kanjri was handed over to us exactlytwo years after the demise of Ms. Manveen andDr. Shivinder.Historical Past…The site acquires its name from its associationwith an interesting episode in the story the Maharajaand his love for Moran. This place was used as nighthalt for the Maharaja and his entourage duringtheir travel from Lahore to Amritsar and vice versa.Situated on the bank of a canal channel whichsupplied water to Shalimar Gardens in Lahore thisplace is mid way between Amritsar and Lahore. TheMaharaja stayed in a Baradari close to the sarovarand the temple on the other side of the channel. Thevillage to which Moran belonged is a few kilometersaway. It is said that during his halts Moran wouldcome to meet the Maharaja from her village and shehad to cross the channel to reach the Baradari. Onceshe is supposed to have lost her silver footwear whilecrossing it and complained to the Maharaja about itwho got a wooden bridge constructed over the waterchannel. People started calling the place Pul Kanjriwhich literally means bridge belonging to the nautchgirl. A woman, who was denied the honour of beingrecognized as Maharaja’s wife in spite of being hisfavourite, was made immortal by a bridge which isno more.July-September 2011111

News from AdministrationS.No.PromotionsName of Official &Designation1. Sh. R. P. Nagpal,Assistant Secretary2. Sh. Rajender SwarupDaftry3. Sh. K. VishwanathanDaftry4. Sh. Kailash ChandDaftry5. Sh. Ram BabuDaftry6. Sh. Prem PalDaftry7. Sh. Rishi Pal ThakranDaftry8. Sh. Sarjeet SinghDaftryPromoted toDeputy SecretaryJunior AssistantJunior AssistantJunior AssistantJunior AssistantJunior AssistantJunior AssistantJunior AssistantS.No.New AppointmentsName of Official & Designation1. Ms. JankiJunior Assistant2. Sh. Karnail SinghJunior Assistant3. Sh. Pawan KumarJunior Assistant4. Ms. Sunita RaniJunior Assistant5. Ms. Ritu SalwanJunior Assistant6. Sh. Hariom SaranJunior Assistant7. Sh. Sandeep KumarJunior Assistant8. Sh. Trilok Singh ManralJunior Assistant9. Sh. Anand Kumar BhartiJunior Assistant10. Sh. S.P. RanaDeputy Secretary (Vigilance)112 Innovation in Education

CBSE Award to TeacherTeachers play a critical in the lives of theirstudents and the future of the nation. They dedicatethemselves to educating and inspiring the youth ofthe country achieving the highest goals.The reforms initiated by CBSE including theContinuous and Comprehensive Evaluation placeteachers at the educational discourse. The Boardplace attempted to provide teachers with a supportsystem that will impact their ability to improvestudent achievement and help them to realize theirfull potential.The teachers who have to be at the forefrontof implementing the Right to Education for Freeand Compulsory Education as well as the reformsinitiated by CBSE.The CBSE Award to Teachers for the year2010 were announced in the Ceremony held on4th Sep. 2011 in New Delhi. This Ceremony wasgraced by Hon’ble HRD Minister Sh. Kapil Sibalwho in his address appreciated the role of theteachers in shaping personality of the children andcongratulated CBSE for such an award. He quotedthe following poem by Erma Bombeck equatingchildren to kites:You spend years trying to get them off the ground.You run with them until you are both breathless.They crash ... they hit the roof ... you patch, comfortand assure them that someday they will fly.Finally, they are airborne.The need more string, and you keep letting it out.They tug, and with each twist of the twine,there is sadness that goes with joy.The kite becomes more distant, and you know itwon't be long before that beautiful creature will snap thelifeline that binds you together and will soar as meant tosoar ... free and alone.Only then do you know that you have doneyour job.About the CBSE Awards to TeachersCBSE Award to Teachers was instituted inthe year 2000 by the Union Ministry of HumanResource Development as a separate category.Under this scheme the number of awards is 18.Out of the 18 awards, one award is reserved for theteachers working in the CBSE affiliated schools inforeign countries and one for Physical Educationteachers working in the schools affiliated toCBSE. At present CBSE has eight Regionaloffices operational in the country. These awards areallocated for schools coming under the jurisdictionof each Regional Office.The Regional Committee set up for thepurpose recommends the names of the teachersto the Central Awards Committee of CBSEfor final selection. Each award consists of amerit certificate, a shawl and a cash prize ofRs. 25,000/-.July-September 2011113

List of the CBSE National Awardees01. Smt. Anita WadehraPrincipal,Darbari Lal D.A.V. Model School,ND Block, Pitampura,Delhi – 110 088.02. Dr. (Smt.) Urmila SharmaPrincipal,Arwachin Bharti Bhawan Sr. Sec. School,Vivek Vihar,Delhi – 110 095.03. Sh. Sasidharan A. P.Principal,M.E.S. Indian School,P.O. Box – 3453,Doha, Qatar.04. Sh. Neeraj Kumar BedhotiyaPrincipal,Mayoor School,Ranade Marg, Alwar Gate,Ajmer – 305 008 (Rajasthan).05. Smt. Gopa GhoshPrincipal,Rachana School, Tarla Niketan Complex,Shahibaug,Ahmedabad – 380 004 (Gujarat).06. Smt. Rupa Devi SharmaPrincipal,Baha’i Secondary School,Tadong, Gangtok,Sikkim – 737 102.07. Smt. Minoo AggarwalPrincipal,D.A.V. Public School,19, Sitaram Nagar, Velachery,Chennai – 600 042 (T.N.).114 Innovation in Education

08. Smt. Gouri NayarPrincipal,Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Arappura,Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum – 695 013(Kerala).09. Smt. Sukhchandan SamraPrincipal,Apeejay School, Sector – 15,Faridabad – 121 007,(Haryana).10. Sh. Krit SeraiPrincipal,Satluj Public School, Sector-4,Panchkula – 134 112,(Haryana).11. Smt. Reeta MidhaPrincipal,Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre,Kamla Nagar, Kanpur – 208 005(U.P.).12. Ms. Richa SoodPrincipal,Dehradun Public School, I – Block,Govindpuram, Ghaziabad – 201 002(U.P.).13. Sh. Ombir SinghPhysical Education Teacher,D.A.V. Public School, Sector – II T.H.A.,Rajendra Nagar (Sahibabad),Ghaziabad – 201 005 (U.P.).14. Sh. Kailash Chandra SrivastavaPrincipal,D.A.V. Public School, BCCL Township,Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad – 826 005( Jharkhand).July-September 2011115

15. Sh. Bani Prasad RoyAssistant Teacher (PGT - Commerce),St. Michael’s High School,Digha Ghat, Patna – 800 011(Bihar).16. Dr. P. R. Vasudeo RaoPrincipal,Sanskar City International School,Sanskar City, Gram – Thakurtola, G.E. Road,Rajnand Gaon – 491 441, (Chhattisgarh).17. Smt. Ipsita DasPrincipal,D.A.V. Public School, MCL, Kalinga Area,At – Kalinga Township, P.O. – N.S. Nagar,Bharatpur, Distt – Angul – 759 148 (Odisha).Education: Being able to differentiate between what you doknow and what you don't. It's knowing where to go tofind out what you need to know; and it's knowing how touse the information once you get it.– William A. Feather (1889-1981)American publisher and author116 Innovation in Education

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CBSE CircularsCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092Tel. 011-22050061CBSE/SPORTS/2011-2012/Cir.48All the Heads ofCBSE Affiliated Schools15.07.2011IMPORTANTDear Principal,Subject:Shoobh Arts & Photography Competition reg.I am pleased to inform you that the shOObh Group Welfare Society is organising Shoobh Arts &Photography Competition.The theme of the competition is “People ‘n’ Animal”. The project aims to introduce animal welfare in schoolsthrough extra curricular activity. The larger goal of this campaign is to lay down the seeds of compassion &kindness in early years of personality development of a child. Teachers are also welcome to participate.For Eligibility Criteria; Guidelines for Entries; Adjudication; Photograph Requirement; TechnicalSpecifications; Selection Processes; Prize & Certificate of Merit; Award Ceremony; Exhibition of WinningEntries & Handling of the Entries & Intellectual Property details, please visit the shOObh Group WelfareSociety web site www.shoobharts.comThe entry should be mailed or submitted to the shOObh by 15 Aug 2011. For enquiry you may contactGroup Coordinator on 011-22777580 Telefax.: +91-11-22788184 Mobile: 9873322822Pushkar VohraAEO (P.E. & sports)July-September 2011121

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 0162. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, N. Delhi3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 0544. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-1600175. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 1016. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 1018. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 0859. All the Regional Officers of CBSE for information.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) so as to be uploaded on the CBSE website.12. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13. E.O. to Chairman, CBSE14. DO / PA to Secretary, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Director (Acad)17. PA to Director (Special Exams)18. PA to Director (Edusat)19. PRO, CBSEAEO (P.E. & Sports)122 Innovation in Education

Gram: CENBOSEC Phones: 22509252-59Website: www.cbse.nic.in Fax: 22515826CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092CBSE/H(I&R)/ETMA/2011 16th July 2011NOTIFICATION AND ADDENDUM – 2It is notified here that the Venue for the Second Capacity Building Programme on “Strategic Leadershipfor 21st Century Schools” proposed by ETMA Gurgaon from 22-26 August, 2011 Venue has been changedfrom Laxman Public School, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi to Salwan Public School, Gurgaon.For queries related to above, please contact-Ms. Archana ThakurAssistant Education OfficerCentral Board of Secondary School17 Shiksha Sadan, Rouse Avenue,New Delhi-110002Contact No. - 011-23230328E-mail - archana_cbse@rediffmail.comMs. Savinder KaurHead MistressSalwan Public School, Sector 15, Part II,GurgaonContact No. – 09891875226E-mail - savinder@salwangurgaon.comYours sincerely,(ARCHANA THAKUR)ASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICERCopy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.July-September 2011 123

2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh- 160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&N Island.9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of theindependent schools affiliated with the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to Director (ACAD.)18. PA to HOD (AIEEE)19. PA to HOD (EDUSAT)20. PRO, CBSEASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICER124 Innovation in Education

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092Tel. 011-22050061CBSE/SPORTS/2011-2012/Cir.49 18.08.2011All the Principals ofIndependent Category of SchoolsAffiliated to CBSEMadam/Sir,Subject: CBSE Inter School Sports & Games Competitions – reg..I am pleased to inform you that the CBSE Inter School Sports & Games Competition Calendar 2011-12 andrelated information such as Rules etc has already been uploaded on the Board’s web site: www.cbse.nic.in1. Please download the Sports Calendar and other details.2. Read the Guidelines & Rules carefully before Organizing/Participation.3. Carrom has been included as one of the discipline for competition.4. Send your participation consent to the respective Organizing School without waiting for any formalinvitation for participation.5. Incomplete Eligibility Performa/Entry Form in any respect is liable for disqualification of the Team/Player.6. Whatsoever the reason may be, on the spot entry and late entry will not be accepted. Further, postaldelay will not be considered as an excuse for accepting late entry.7. No player will be permitted to participate at any of the levels without original documents. All areadvised to carry with them the Original Date of Birth Certificate; Identity Card in the prescribedCBSE format and class X certificate issued by the Board.8. Besides general rules; refer the rules of the discipline/specific sport/game in which you wish toparticipate.9. No team shall be accompanied by more than two officials.10. A copy of the CBSE Sports Rules & Regulations and Calendar may be forwarded to the Departmentof Physical Education/Physical Education Teacher of the school for information.July-September 2011 125

11. Sports Fee:All the Independent Category of Schools Affiliated to the Board and situated in India must remitRs 5000.00 per year as mandatory Annual Sports Fee irrespective of the fact whether a particularschool takes part or not in any of the tournament.The schools of CBSE Ajmer Region; Allahabad Region; Bhubaneswar Region; Chennai Region;Guwahati Region, Panchkula Region & Patna Region must remit the Annual Sports Fee draft favoring“Secretary, CBSE” with the respective CBSE Regional Office.The schools of CBSE Delhi Region shall remit the Annual Sports Fee draft/cheque with the AEO(Sports) CBSE, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092.The schools situated in the Gulf and in other countries need not remit sports fee to the Board.For any query in regard to Sports & Games; you may contact the AEO (Sports) CBSE, Preet Vihar,Delhi-110092.Best wishesVeera GuptaSecretary126 Innovation in Education

Rkkj luCkkslsd fnYyh-92Gram: CENBOSEC,Delhi-92Email: cbsedli@nda.vsnl.net.inWebsite: www.cbse.nic.indsUnzh; ekè;fed f'k{kk CkksMZ(Ekkuo lalk/u fodkl ea=kky;] Hkkjr ljdkj] ds v/hu ,d Lok;Rr laxBu)f'k{kk lnu] 17] bUlfVV~;w'kuy {ks=k] jkmt ,osU;q] fnYyh&110002-CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An Autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)“Shiksha Sadan”, 17, Institutional Area, Rouse Avenue, Delhi-110002.CBSE/H(I&R)/NUEPA/2011 July 14, 2011All the Heads of Independent SchoolsAffiliated to the CBSESubject:Dear Principal,Circular No- 50/2011Twelfth Management Development Programme for Principals, at NUEPA, New Delhi from12 to 16 September, 2011.The Central Board of Secondary Education in its constant endeavor to empower the heads of institutionshas been organizing training programmes for Principals in “Leadership in Educational Administration” incollaboration with the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) NewDelhi. These programmes have been customized for better delivery on the basis of feedback received fromthe previous participants. The 12th such programme for Principals of independent schools is scheduled totake place at NUEPA Campus, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi from 12 to 16 September, 2011.The five day programme will have the following objectives:-● Introducing and managing change within the school system in the context of school reformsinitiated by CBSE such as replacing marks with grades, Continuous & ComprehensiveEvaluation (CCE), different mode of assessment - formative & summative assessment,incorporating multiple intelligence conceptual framework for assessment and innovative waysof transaction● Developing systemic strategies and processes for managing key functional areas in schools,such as financial management and resource mobilization, management of human resources andinterpersonal relations and resolution of conflicts● Identifying and implementing suitable systems of appraisal and evaluation of feedback forteachers and staff● Contextualising the initiatives and flagship programmes of CBSE such as ComprehensiveSchools Health Programmes, Life Skills Programmes, Adolescent Education Programmes andIntroduction of CCE as well as other alternative modes of assessment in the programmeJuly-September 2011 127

●●●●Place of value systems and culture in the present educational system: identifying options andevolving choicesAchieving personal growth (intellectual, emotional and social) and organisationaldevelopmentRole of technology in management of schoolsInclusive education and managing differently abled classroomsThe fee for the training programme will be Rs. 12,000/- per participant which will include the training fee,boarding and lodging of the participants at the venue, stationery, reading materials, etc.Preference will be given to those who have never attended any IIM/NUEPA programme earlier; are activepartners of various initiatives of the Board (hosting workshops, seminars etc.); are members of a Sahodayacluster; and contribute regularly to the CENBOSEC, the quarterly journal of CBSE.Principals who are interested in participating in this training programme are requested to complete theenclosed Registration Form and send it to the following address:-Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Head (Innovation & Research),Central Board of Secondary Education,'Shiksha Sadan’, 17-Rouse Avenue,Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002The Registration Form should be accompanied with a Demand Draft of Rs. 12,000/- in the name of FinanceOfficer, NUEPA payable at New Delhi. It may kindly be noted here that this does not confirm their selectionas participant for the programme. The application for the participation in the programme will be entertainedon first come first serve basis. In case of non selection for the programme, the bank draft received will bereturned back to the respective individuals.The Registration Form and Demand Draft (scanned copy) can also be emailed to:sadhanap.cbse@gmail.comThe last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form along with the Demand Draft is August 20, 2011.Other details of the programme including reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected participantslater.Yours faithfully,Encl: Registration Form(VINEET JOSHI)CHAIRMAN128 Innovation in Education

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh- 160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&N Island.9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of theindependent schools affiliated with the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to Director (ACAD.)18. PA to HOD (AIEEE)19. PA to HOD (EDUSAT)20. PRO, CBSECHAIRMANJuly-September 2011 129

REGISTRATION FORM - NUEPATWELFTH MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES INLEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR HEADS OFINSTITUTES OF PRIVATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AFFILIATED WITHTHE BOARD AT NUEPA, NEW DELHI1. Name of the Principal2. Name and address of the school with Pin Code:3. Status of the School: Secondary/Senior Secondary4. Phone No(s) with STD Code: Office: _________________________Residence:______________________Mobile:_________________________5. Number of years spent working as Principal:6. No. of the years for which the school has been affiliated with the Secondary/Senior SecondaryCBSE:7. Email Address:8. Whether the Principal has already attended training programme Yes/Noconducted by CBSE at any of the IIM’s or NUEPA, NewDelhi:(if so when and where)9. Whether the school has organized any programme sponsored by Yes/Nothe CBSE:(if yes please give details)10. Whether the school is a member of any Sahodaya Complex or Yes/Nonot:(If yes, please give details.)11. Any contribution to the field of Education you would like tomention:12. Articles contributed to Cenbosec / National/ InternationalJournals:13. Books published, if any:(Separate list may be enclosed)Declaration: All the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.Date: ________________Signature: _________________Please note:• The last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form is August 20, 2011• Other details of the programme including reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected participants later.• This Registration Form should be accompanied with the demand draft for the fee at this stage. The Demand Draft should be inthe name of Finance Officer, NUEPA payable at New Delhi.The hard copy of the duly filled in Registration Form (as per the format given above) along with the Demand Draft of Rs.12,000/- maybe posted to:Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Head (Innovation & Research),Central Board of Secondary Education,‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17-Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002130 Innovation in Education

Website: www.cbse.nic.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002CBSE/ACADEMIC/CIRCULAR/2011/ 19.07.2011Circular No. 52 /2011All Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardtDear Principal,Central Board of Secondary Education has strengthened Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE) for Classes IX & X in all its schools since 2009. Under this scheme, many new activities are beinginitiated at CBSE end for implementation in its schools.All schools affiliated to CBSE are required to register themselves at CBSE website : www.cbse.nic.in so that the updated information can be disseminated in time. The schools can register themselves from25.07.2011 till 05.08.2011 at the link “Registration for Schools - eform” (Circular No. 52/2011) availableat “Public Portal” on CBSE website : www.cbse.nic.in. The registration at the website is mandatory for allCBSE affiliated schools.You are requested to disseminate the information to all concerned.Yours faithfully,(Dr. Srijata Das)Education OfficerCopy to :1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.July-September 2011 131

6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar – 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair - 744 101.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13. EO to Chairman, CBSE14. PA to CE, CBSE15. PA to Secretary, CBSE16. PA to Director (Acad.)17. PA to HOD (AIEEE)18. PA to HOD (Edusat)19. PRO, CBSE(Dr. Srijata Das)Education Officer132 Innovation in Education

Website: www.cbse.nic.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002ACAD/EO(COM)/NED/2011/ 27.07.2011Circular No. 54 /2011Subject: CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY, 2011Dear Principal,Let’s Celebrate Together!!!The National Education Day is celebrated every year on 11th November. The Govt. of India, Ministryof Human Resource Development has declared 11th November as National Education Day to commemoratethe birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, an eminent educationist, great freedom fighter, and thefirst Education Minister of India vide Resolution No. 17-35/2004-PN.I dated 11th September, 2008.CBSE has decided to celebrate the day by organizing following activities based on the theme ‘Child CenteredEducation’.1. TEACHERS’ QUIZ ON EDUCATION:A. Purpose: The purpose of organizing this Quiz is to generate awareness among the teachersabout the major philosophies and thoughts related to Education and the major thrust areas inthe Indian School Education system which have an important bearing on our school system.B. The Quiz will cover the following topics:●●●●●●●●●Philosophies of Education from the twentieth century onwards in India and the restof the world.Major issues in the Indian School Education: (With special reference to child centerededucation)Provisions of the Constitution of India having a bearing on Education.Child Rights.The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to EducationAct (RTE), 2009.Education of the Girl child.Inclusive Education.School Health.School Safety: Role of school during disasters. Adolescence Education.July-September 2011 133

● Education Commission Report 1964-66● National Policy on Education 1986(Revised 1992)● Programme of Action, 1992,● Acharya Ram Murthy Committee Report (1990)● National Curriculum Framework, 2005.● Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)● Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)● Vocational Education● Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation● National Institutions of EducationC. Eligibility:●●Trained graduate teachers of CBSE affiliated schools can participate in the Quiz.A team of two teachers per school can participate.D. Procedure:●●●●●●The schools will have to register online for all events through the CBSE website: www.cbse.nic.in. Last date for registration is 16th August, 2011.There will be no furtherextension of date.There will be a Preliminary Written Quiz comprising of 100 Multiple Choice questionsto be marked on an Optical Mark Reader (OMR) Sheet on 17th September 2011.The Preliminary Written Quiz will be held in centers across the country and abroad.Two top scoring teams from each region shall be called for the Semi Finals and theFinals to New Delhi.The Semi Final and Final Quiz rounds shall comprise of Live Quizzing by experts(Question answers and multimedia quiz rounds etc ;) with the Prize Distributionceremony to be held tentatively on 11th November 2011.Each participant invited for National Quiz Rounds will be paid TA/DA as per therules of the Board.2. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION:(FOR STUDENTS ONLY)A. Eligibility:●There will be three categories of students for participation from each school for thisevent;●●●Category (i) : Classes I, II, III, IVCategory (ii) : Classes V, VI, VIICategory (iii) : Classes VIII, IX, X134 Innovation in Education

●●From each school, only one student from each class mentioned in the above categoriescan participate for this event. Hence there can be maximum of 4 entries for Category,3 for Category B and 3 for Category C from one school.The Entry form will be submitted online by CBSE affiliated schools through the CBSEwebsite: www.cbse.nic.inB. Themes for Poster Making:(i)Classes: I, II, III and IV●●●The School I love.My FriendMy Dream Playground(ii)Classes V, VI and VII●●Going to school is my right!Natureas my Teacher(iii)Classes VIII, IX and X● Living with differences!● Learning from life and teachings of Great Educationist :● Maulana Abul Kalam Azad● Dr. Zakir Hussain● Dr. S. Radha KrishnanC. Rules:●●●●●●●●●Posters should be creative and based on the theme.Each poster must carry a relevant and catchy slogan. Posters without slogans will notbe entertained.Medium of a slogan could be Hindi / English.Poster should be made on an A-3 size Chart paper of any color.Students are free to use any material- crayons, color pencils, sketch pens, pictures topaste etc.The form generated online must be duly filled. A printout of the same must be pastedat the back of the poster and the entry should be submitted to the respective RegionalOffice of the CBSE by 1st September, 2011. Last date for registration and submissionof entries will not be extended further.For the preliminary screening of the posters by the Team of Judges, nodal centers willbe fixed under supervision of the Regional Officer of the CBSE.30 best posters (ten from each category) selected will be sent to the CBSE HeadQuarters for making final selection.It may be noted that the submitted posters will not be returned and no further querywill be entertained by the Board.July-September 2011 135

3. MESSAGE(i)(ii)Message for My Teacher ( For students of Classes VI, VII and VIII only)Message for CBSE ( For students of Classes IX and X only)(Maximum of 5 entries per school)A. Rules:●●●●The number of entries: One from each Class per school. Hence from one school therecan be maximum of 5 entries.The message should be related to the Theme: Child Centered Education.The schools will register online and submit the selected message.The message should not exceed 50 words.● The last date for registration and submission of the messages is 1st September, 2011.4. STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK ON CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION(CCE)(Non competitive: Only for internal use)(For students of Classes IX, X and XI only. The Feedback Questionnaire is tobe submitted online only).Reasoni. Is the CCE a good way of evaluating you?a. Yesb. Noii.How well do the marks you get reflect your real capabilities?a. Very Wellb. Somewhatc. Not at alliii.Has CCE raised your confidence?a. Yesb. NoReasoniv.Are you less stressed now after CCE?a. Yesb. NoReasonv. Has CCE motivated you more to learn?a. Yesb. No136 Innovation in Education

ReasonThe last date for online registration and submission of feedback is 1st September, 2011.PRIZES1. TEACHERS’ QUIZ ON EDUCATION:National:● Cash Award for Winning Teams.1 st ` 20,0002 nd ` 14,0003 rd ` 10,0004 th ` 8,000● Certificates and Mementos for the semi finalists and the finalists at the national level.2. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION.Cash Award for winners at the National level (under each category i.e. Classes (I to IV), (V to VII)and (VIII to X)National1 st ` 10,0002 nd ` 8,0003 rd ` 5,0004 th ` 3,0003. Consolation Prizes:Cash Award of ` 2,000/- to the next five best entries.online Certificates to winners of the Regional level.4. BEST MESSAGESCash Award of ` 1,000 to best two entries from each regionschools interested in participating in the National Education day celebration may register online byentering their user-id (affiliation number) and password (same which they used for online registrationfor Classes IX, X, XI and XII). After login, the requisite details must be filled in the registration formgenerated online. Please submit the same by clicking on the submit button. The details related tothe name of the principal and his/her mobile number may be edited by the concerned school beforesubmission. No change in particulars will be allowed thereafter.Yours faithfully,Sugandh SharmaEducation Officer (Commerce)July-September 2011 137

Click here for:1 Instruction for registration2 A brief writeup on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.3 Genesis of celebration of Education Day on 11th November.4 Online Registration.5 Message for teacher and CBSE6 Student’s feedback on CCECopy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with arequest to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:1 The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi- 110016.2 The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidayalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3 The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054.4 The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector-9, Chandigarh-160017.5 The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim- 737101.6 The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-7911117 The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair- 744101.8 The Director of Education, S.I.E., CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, P.O. 744103, A&N Islands.9 The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector3, Rohini, Delhi- 11008510 All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.11 The Education Officers/ AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12 The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13 The Library and Information Officer, CBSE.14 Joint Secretary (Academic)15 E.O. to Chairman, CBSE16 DO/ PA to Secretary, CBSE17 PA to CE, CBSE18 PA to Director (Acad.)19 PA to HOD (AIEEE)20 PA to HOD (Edusat)21 PRO, CBSE.Education Officer (Commerce)138 Innovation in Education

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION1. Online Registration for CBSE-National Education Day, 2011For this a school has to login by using Affiliation No. and Password.On the print out page you have to write the name of the student and gender in front of category for thePoster Competition. After submission take printout of page and fill following details on it:nAME OF THE STUDENT GENDER THEMECategory (i) : Classes I to IV ..………………………………………………………………………………Category (ii): Classes V-VII …………………………………………………………………………………Category (iii): Classes VIII – X ………………………………………………………………………………THE LAST DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS 16 TH AUGUST, 2011. The last date will notbe extended by the CBSE.The printout of the form generated online should be pasted at the back of the poster and sent to respectiveregional office of the CBSE by 1 st September, 2011.July-September 2011 139

2. MessageStudents of classes VI, VII, VIII will write Message for Teacher and Students of IX and X will write Messagefor CBSE. Only one entry per class is permissible from one school. After submission take printout for furthersteps.LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF MESSAGE IS 1 st SEPTEMBER, 2011.3. Student’s Feedback on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(Non Competitive)(For internal use of CBSE only)Students of classes IX, X and XI can give their feedback. After submission take printout for further steps.(THE LAST DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE STUDENTS’FEEDBACK IS 1st SEPTEMBER, 2011. THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER EXTENSION OFDATES)140 Innovation in Education

Website: www.cbse.nic.inPhone23220155Email-id:sugandh.cbse@live.comCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002ACAD/EO(COM)/(CBSE/2011/ Circular No. 55/112nd August, 2011All the Heads of theCBSE affiliated schoolsSubject: Change in the Question paper Design in History, Class XII effective for the Board Examination, 2012.Dear Principal,The following changes have been made in the design of the Question Paper in History for Class XII:(i) Marks for each question in the long answer section have been increased from 8 to 10 marks. Thesuggested word limit of answer to each long answer question has been enhanced to 500 words(earlier word limit 250 words)(ii) The number of very short answer questions of 2 marks has been reduced from 5 to 3questions.The following is the updated weightage of marks to form of questions:Weightage to form of questionsForm of question marks No. of questions Marks for each question TotalLong answer (LA) 2 10 20Short answer (SA) 8 5 40Very short answers 3 2 6Passage based questions* 3 8 24Skill (Map work) 2 5 10Total 18 100The Sample Question Paper in History for Class XII based on the changed design has been given as annexure.This may kindly be brought to the notice of concerned teachers and students.Yours faithfully,Ms. Sugandh SharmaEducation Officer (Commerce)July-September 2011 141

Annexure:Sample Question paper in History for Class XII effective for the Board Examination, 2012.Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:-1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 111.7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12. Joint Secretary(ACAD).13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSEs15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to HOD (AIEEE)18. PA to HOD (Edusat)19. The PRO, CBSEEducation Officer(Commerce)142 Innovation in Education

DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPERHISTORY (Code No 027)CLASS XIITIME : 3 hours Max. Marks : 100IWeightage to form of questionsForm of questionmarksNo. of questionsMarks for eachquestionLong answer (LA) 2 10 20Short answer (SA) 8 5 40Very short answers 3 2 6Passage based questions* 3 8 24Skill (Map work) 2 5 10Total 18 100TotalNote : Each Passage based question will have 3-4 questions with marks ranging from 1 to 4.II.Weightage to contentThemes in Indian History (Part 1)Themes in Indian History (Part 2)Themes in Indian History (Part 3)Map work25 marks30 marks35 marks10 marksIII.Weightage to Difficulty LevelEssential difficulty level PercentageA. Easy 30%B. Average 50%C. Difficult 20%IV. Division of Question PaperThe question paper will be divided into A, B, C, D and E.• Part A will carry 3 questions of 2 marks each.• Part B will carry 8 questions of 5 marks each.• Part C will carry 2 questions of 10 marks each.• Part D will carry three passage-based questions. The number of questions will vary from3 to 4. The marks will range from 1 to 4. The sources will be taken from the textbooks as directedtherein.• Part E will have 2 maps questions of 5 marks each.July-September 2011 143

V. Scheme of OptionPart A will have no choicePart B will be divided into 3 sections (books). Section 1 will have 4 questions out of which the student willattempt any 3. Section 2 will have 3 questions out of which the student will attempt any 2. Section 3 willhave 4 questions out of which the student will attempt any 3 questions.In Part C, the questions will be from Section 2 (Book 2) and Section 3 (Book 3). There will be an internalchoice in each question.Part D will be passage-based questions. There will be six sources, two from each section followed by questions.The student will attempt one source from each section.In Part E, there will be two map questions – one for identification (no choice) and one for location andlabeling (will have a choice).VI.Weightage of Marks Book-wiseBook I (Ancient India) = 8 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 2Book II (Medieval India) = 10 + 5 + 5 + 8 + 2Book III (Modern India) = 10 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 8 + 2MapTotal= 25 marks= 30 marks= 35 marks= 10 marks= 100 marks144 Innovation in Education

LIST OF MAPSBook 11. P-2. Mature Harappan sites :Harappa, Banawali, Kalibangan, Balakot, Rakhigadi, Dholavira, Nageshwar, Lothal, Mohenjodaro,Chanhudaro, Kot Diji.2. P-30. Mahajanapada and cities :Vajji, Magadha, Koshala, Kuru, Panchala, Gandhara, Avanti, Rajgir, Ujjain, Taxila, Varanasi.3. P-33. Distribution of Ashokan inscriptions :(i) Kushans, Shakas, Satvahana, Vakatakas, Gupta(ii) Cities/towns : Mathura, Kanauj, Puhar, Brahukachchha(iii) Pillar inscriptions - Sanchi, Topra, Meerut, Pillar, Kaushambi.(iv) Kingdom of Cholas, Keralaputras and Pandyas.4. P-43. Important kingdoms and towns :(i) Kushans, Shakas, Satvahana, Vakarakas, Gupta(ii) Cities/town: Mathura, Kanauj, Puhar, Brahukachchha, Shrivasti, Rajgir, Vaishali,Varanasi, Vidisha5. P-95. Major Buddhist Sites :nagarjunakonda, Sanchi, Amaravati, Lumbini, Nasik, Bharhut, Bodh Gaya, Shrivasti, Ajanta.Book 21. P-174. Bidar, Golconda, Bijapur, Vijayanagar, Chandragiri, Kanchipuram, Mysore, Thanjavur, Kolar,Tiruneveli, Quilon2. P-214. Territories under Babur, Akbar and Aurangzeb :Delhi, Agra, Panipat, Amber, Ajmer, Lahore, Goa.Book 31. P-297. Territories/cities under British Control in 1857 :Punjab, Sindh, Bombay, Madras, Fort St. David, Masulipatnam, Berar, Bengal, Bihar, Orissa,Avadh, Surat, Calcutta, Dacca, Chitagong, Patna, Benaras, Allahabad and Lucknow.2. P-305. Main centres of the Revolt :Delhi, Meerut, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Azamgarh, Calcutta, Benaras, Jabalpur, Agra.3. P-305. Important centres of the national movement :Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Amritsar, Chauri Chaura, Lahore, Bardoli, Dandi,Bombay (Quit India Resolution), Karachi.July-September 2011 145

BLUE PRINTSample Question Paper-ISubject : History Marks : 100 marksTime : 3 hoursTheme Very ShortAnswer (2)Short Answer(5)Long Answer(10)Passage-based(8)Skill (5) Total1 and 2 2(1) 10(2) - 8(1) 5(1)* 20 (4)253 and 4 - 5(1) - - - 5 (1)5 and 6 2(1) - - 8(1) - 0 (2)7 and 8 - 5(1) 10(1) - 5(1)* 15 (2)309 - 5(1) - - - 5 (1)10 and 11 - 10(2) - - 5(1)* (or) 10 (2)12 and 13 2(1) - 10(1) - - 12 (2)3514 and 15 - 5(1) - 8(1) - 13 (2)Sub Total 6 (3) 40 (8) 30 (3) 24 (3) 10 (2) 90 (16)90There are two map questions – one for identification (no choice) themes 7 and 8 and one for location and labelling (choice)themes 1 and 2 or 10 and 11.146 Innovation in Education

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER IHISTORYCLASS-XIITime Allowed : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100General Instructions(i) Answer all the questions. Marks are indicated against each question.(ii) Answers to questions carrying 2 marks (Part ‘A’ – Questions 1 to 3) should not exceed 30words.(iii) Answers to questions carrying 5 marks (Part ‘B’ – Section I, II, III – Questions 4 to 14) shouldnot exceed 100 words.(iv) Answers to questions carrying 10 marks (Part ‘C’ – Questions 15 to 16) should not exceed 500words.(v)(vi)Part ‘D’ has questions based on 3 sources.Attach maps with the answer scripts (Part ‘E’).PART A1. Mention any two strategies that were used to increase agricultural production from the 6thcentury BCE onwards. 22. Describe any two practices associated with the Chishti Silsila of the Sufis. 23. State any two difficulties faced by the census commissioners in collecting and classifying thedata. 2Answer any three of the following questionsPART BSECTION I4. Explain the socio-economic differences in Harappan Society that archeological finds seem tosuggest. 55. Explain the issues that should be kept in mind by the historian while handling inscriptionalsources. 56. Mahabharata is a good source to study contemporary social attitudes. 5support this statement with suitable examples.7. Describe the main features of temple architecture in early India. 5(3×5 = 15)July-September 2011 147

Answer any two of the following questions.PART BSECTION II8. Who were Nayakas and Amara Nayakas? Describe their role in the administration of VijayanagarEmpire. 59. Analyse how the Mughal emperor’s court procedures reflected his status and power. 510. Describe any three strengths and two limitations of the Ain-i-Akbari 5as an important document in the study of the Mughal period. (2×5 = 10)Answer any three of the following questions :PART BSECTION III11. Describe the life style of the Pahariyas in the late 19th century. 512. ‘Rumours circulate only when they resonate with the deep fears and suspicion of the people’.How was this statement true in the context of the Revolt of 1857? 513. List any five ways in which the Taluqdars of Awadh were affected by 5british policy. (3×5) = 1514. What were the proposals of the Cabinet Mission in 1946? Why did the Indian National Congressand the Muslim League ultimately reject them? 2+3 = 5PART C – Long answer Questions15. Explain why the Zamindars were central to agrarian relations in the Mughal period. 10ORExplain the role the royal centre played in the social and political life of Vijanagara?16. Explain the changes that came about in the social life of the newcities under colonial rule. 10ORExplain how the coming of Gandhiji broadened the base of the Indian national movement.PART D – Passage Based Questions17. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :Prabhavati Gupta and the village of DangunaThis is what Prabhavati Gupta states in her inscription :Prabhavati Gupta ... commands thegramakutumbinas (householders/peasants living in the village). Brahmanas and others living inthe village of Danguna.148 Innovation in Education

“Be it known to you that on the twelfth (lunar day) of the bright (fortnight) of Karttika, in orderto increase our religious merit donated this village with the pouring out of water, to the Acharya(teacher) Chanalasvam in...You should obey all (his) commands ...We confer on (him) the following exemptions typical of an agrahara ... (this village is) not to beentered by soldiers and policemen : (it is) exempt from (the obligation to provide) grass, (animal)hides as seats, and charcoal (to touring royal offices); exempt from (the royal prerogative of )purchasing fermenting liquors and digging (salt); exempt from (the right to) mines and khadiratrees; exempt from (the obligation to supply) flowers and milk; (it is donated) together with (theright to) hidden treasures and deposits (and) together with major and minor taxes...”This charter has been written in the thirteenth (regnal) year. (It has been) engraved byChakradasa.(i) Who had issued this inscription? 1(ii) Why does she want to donate the land? Who is the receiver of the land? 2(iii) What were the exemptions conferred on a typical agrahara land? 2(iv) State the significance of this source. Give any three points. 3ORHow artefacts are identifiedProcessing of food required grinding equipment as well as vessels for mixing, blending andcooking. These were made of stone, metal and terracotta. This is an excerpt from one of theearliest reports on excavations at Mohenjodaro, the best-known Harappan site :saddle querns ... are found in considerable numbers ... and they seem to have been the onlymeans in use for grinding cereals. As a rule, they were roughly made of hard, gritty, igneousrock or sandstone and mostly show signs of hard usage. As their bases are usually convex, theymust have been set in the earth or in mud to prevent their rocking. Two main types have beenfound : those on which another smaller stone was pushed or rolled to and fro, and others withwhich a second stone was used as a pounder, eventually making a large cavity in the nether stone.Querns of the former type were probably used solely for grain; the second type possibly only forpounding herbs and spices for making curries. In fact, stones of which latter type are dubbed“curry stones” by our workmen and our cook asked for the loan of one from the museum for usein the kitchen.(i) What are the two types of querns? 2(ii) What materials were these querns made of? 2(iii) Explain the two ways of classifying finds of excavations. 2(iv) How do archeologists determine the function of the artefacts and other finds? 2July-September 2011 149

18. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :On Horse and on footThis is how Ibn Battuta described the postal system : In India the postal system is of two kinds: The horse-post called ‘Uluq’, is run by by royal horses stationed at distance of every four miles.The foot-post has three stations permit. It is called ‘dawa’, that is, one third of a mile ... Now,at every third of a mile there is a well populated village, outside which are three pavilions inwhich sit men with girded loins ready to start. Each of them carries a rod, two cubits in lengthwith copper bells at the top. When the courier starts from the city, he holds the letter in onehand and the rod with its bells on the other; and he runs as fast as he can. When the men in thepavilion hear the ringing of bell they get ready. As soon as the courier reaches them one of themtakes the letter from his hand and runs at the top speed shaking the rod all the 11 while untilhe reaches the next dawa. And the same process continues till the letter reaches its destination.This foot-person is quicker than the horse-post; and often it is used to transport the fruits ofKhurasan which are much desired in India.(i) Name the two kinds of postal systems described above. 2(ii) Explain how the foot post worked. 2(iii) Why does Ibn-Battuta think that the postal system in India was efficient? 2(iv) How did the state encourage merchants in the 14th century? 2ORThe pilgrimage of the Mughal princess Jahanara, 1643The following is an excerpt from Jahanara’s biography of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti, titledMunis al Arwah (The Confidant of Spirits) :After praising the one God ... this lowly faqira (humble soul) Jahanara ... went from the capitalAgra in the company of my great father (Emperor Shah Jahan) towards the pure region ofincomparable Ajmer ... I was committed to this idea, that every day in every station I wouldperform two cycles of optional prayer.For several days ... I did not sleep on a leopard skin at night, I did not extend my feet in thedirection of the blessed sanctuary of the revered saving master, and I did not turn my back towardshim. I passed the days beneath the trees.on Thursday, the fourth of the blessed month of Ramzan, I attained the happiness of pilgrimageto the illuminated and the perfumed tomb ... With an hour of daylight remaining, I went to theholy sanctuary and rubbed my pale face with the dust of that threshold. From the doorway to theblessed tomb I went barefoot, kissing the ground. Having entered the dome, I went around thelightfilled tomb of my master seven times ... Finally with my own hand I put the finest qualityof itar on the perfumed tomb of the revered one, and having taken off the rose scarf that I hadon my head, I placed it on the top of the blessed tomb ...150 Innovation in Education

(i) How does Jahanara show her devotion to the Shaikh? Answer by giving examples. 2(ii) Why did the dargah attract a lot of devotees? 2(iii) How do we know that Akbar also had a great regard for the saint? 2(iv) What other activities were part of the Ziyarat or ‘Pilgrimage’. 219. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :A small basket of grapesThis is what Khushdeva Singh writes about his experience during one of his visits toKarachiin 1949 :My friends took me to a room at the airport where we all sat down and talked ... (and) hadlunch together. I had to travel from Karachi to London ... at 2.30 a.m. ... At 5.00 p.m. ... I toldmy friends that they had given me so generously of their time, I thought it would be too muchfor them to wait the whole night and suggested they must spare themselves the trouble. Butnobody left until it was dinner time ... Then they said they were leaving and that I must havea little rest before emplaning ... I got up at about 1.45 a.m. and, when I opened the door, I sawthat all of them were still there ... They all accompanied me to the plane, and, before parting,presented me with a small basket of grapes. I had no words to express my gratitude for theoverwhelming affection with which I was treated and the happiness this stopover had givenme.(i) Who was Khushadeva Singh? 1(ii) How did his friends show their affection to him during his visit to Karachi? 2(iii) Why was Kushadeva Singh seen as a symbol of humanity and harmony? 2(iv)What is a memoir. In addition to memoirs, how does oral history helphistorians reconstruct events of the recent past? Give two points. 1+2 = 3OR“There cannot be any divided loyalty”Govind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizen people had to stop focusingonly on the community and the self :For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of selfdiscipline. In democraciesone should care less for himself and more for others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. Allloyalties must exclusively be centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties,or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance,cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed.(i) What according to G.B. Pant are the attributes of loyal citizens in a democracy. 2July-September 2011 151

(ii) What is meant by ‘Separate Electorates’? 2(iii)Why was the demand for Separate Electorates for Muslims made duringthe drafting of the Constitution? 2(iv) Why was G.B. Pant against this demand? Give two reasons. 2Part ‘E’20. On an outline map of India and its neighbouring countries, mark and name Gandhara,Panchala, Magadha, Avanti, Vajji. 5ORon an outline map of India, and its neighbouring countries, mark and name fiveimportant centres of the revolt of 1857.21. On an given outline map of India 5 places in South India between 14th to 16thcenturies are marked as 1 to 5. Identify and write their names on the lines given.QUESTIONS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED(In lieu of Map Questions 20 and 21)Q 20. name five centres of major rock edicts of Ashoka’s empire. 5Q 21.ORname any five centres of the revolt of 1857.name any three cities and two kingdoms in South Indiabetween the 14th and 16th centuries.3+2 marks152 Innovation in Education

SAMPLE PAPER-IHISTORYCLASS-XIIMARKING SCHEMETime : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 1001. The two strategies that were used to increase agricultural production from 6th century BCEwere:(1) Shift to plough agriculture which spread in fertile alluvial river valleys such as those of theGanga and the Kaveri from the 6th century BCE.(2) The iron-tipped ploughshare was used to turn the alluvial soil in areas which had highrainfall.(3) Improved irrigation facilities.(4) Introduction of paddy transplatation in Ganga valley. 2×1 = 2 marksAny two points (Page 38)2. Two practices of the Chishti Silsila of the Sufis :(1) Setting up of the Khanqahs.(2) The open kitchen (langar) including people from all walks of life.(3) Inclusion of local traditions, such as bowing before the Shaikh, offering water to the visitors etc.(4) Appointment of spiritual successor to spread their practices.(5) Pilgrimage or Ziyarat.Any two points (Page 154-55)3. Difficulties faced by the Census Commissioners :(1) Arbitrary classification and overlapping identities of the people.(2) Refusal on the part of the people to cooperate with Census Officials.(3) Evasive answers of the people.2×1 = 2 marks(4) Unwillingness of the upper caste to give any information regardingwomen of theirhousehold.(4) The seivo : economic differences that are naeological finds of harappen(5) Status consciousness of the people.(6) Non-registration of deaths and non-reporting of illness.Any two points (Page 321-322)1×2 = 2 marksJuly-September 2011 153

4. The socio economic differences that archaeological finds of Harappan seem to suggest(i)(ii)(a) The variations in the burial pits in terms of space may suggest social differences.(b) Some graves contain ornament and pottery.Burials-Artefacts-(a) Some artefacts were utilitarian and daily use objects made of ordinary materials likestone or clay.(b) Some were luxury items made of rare, non local materials and made with complicatedtechnology.The above mentioned points to be explained with example 1x5=55. The issue that should be kept in mind by the historian while handling inscriptional traditions.(i)(ii)Language used in the inscriptions.(a) deciphering teh script(b) whether the language used is close to present day language or not.Whether the titles used by a particular ruler like Ashoka matched in terms of content, style,language and paleography.(iii) Whether the statements made in inscriptions to judge whether they are true, plausible orexagerations.(iv) While interpreting the inscriptions the historians should ensure the intended meaning ofthe author of the inscription is not changed, the historians add words within brackets.(v)The historian must not view at face value only. Meanings beyond face value must bestudied.eg. not just the text of Ashokan inscriptions but the larger context such as the place whereit is placed is also of importance.2 points (Page 361) 1×2 = 2 marks6. In my opinion, Mahabharata is a good textual source to study contemporary social attitudes.(1) The mahasharata gives a vivid description of the social attitudes of the period, as essentiallyit is a story of conflict over land and power between cousins.(2) Under patrilineal succession, the sons fought to claim resources of the father after his deathwas emphasized.(3) The episode of Yudhishter staking Draupadi in a game of dice gives an insight into thestatus of women in a patriarchal society. Yet it was possible for a woman like Draupadi tochallenge it.(4) The episode of Eklavya tells about the prejudices based on caste.154 Innovation in Education

(5) The episode of Hadimba’s marriage to Bheem tells us about the marriage practices that weredifferent from the brahmanical traditions.1×5 = 5 marks7. The chief features of temple architecture in the early India.(1) The early forms of temples had a small square room called the ‘Garbagraha’ which housed theimage of a god or a goddess. The room had a single doorway through which the worshippercould enter and offer worship.(2) Gradually the structure of the temple changed, a tall structure known as the ‘Shikhara’ wasbuilt over the central shrine.(3) The temple walls were decorated with beautiful sculptures.(4) Later temples became even more elaborate, they had assembly halls, huge walls, gatewaysand they even had arrangements for water supply.(6) The unique features of earliest temples were that some of them were hollowed out of rocksas artificial caves where the worshippers performed their prayers. These later evolved intoelaborately designed temples such as the temple of Kailasnatha.Any 5 points (Page 105-107)8. Nayakas and Amaranayakas of the Vijayanagara Empire :They were the military chiefs and military commanders.1 markTheir role in the administration were :(1) Governing the territories given by the rayas.(2) Collecting taxes and other dues from peasants, craftsmen and traders.(3) Maintaining of horses and elephants.(4) Providing fighting force to the king.(5) Maintaining temples.(6) Providing irrigation facilities.(7) Paying personal homage to the king and paying annual tribute to the king.Any 5 to be explained (Page 175)9. The Mughal emperor’s court procedures reflected his status and power :(i)(ii)The ‘takht’ was meant to reflect the high status of the king.Canopy was a symbol of kingship.(iii) The status of the courtiers got reflected in the proximity to the king in the court.(iv) Once the king took his position in the court, one one was permitted to move.(v)Defined etiquette to be followed in the court with respect to the form of address,courtesies etc.5 marks1×5 = 5 marksJuly-September 2011 155

(vi) Forms of salutation to the ruler indicated the person’s status in the court.(vii) Protocols set for foreign ambassadors.Any 5 to be explained (Page 175)10. Three strengths and two limitations of the ‘Ain’ :Strengths :1×5 = 5 marks(1) Ain provides fascinating glimpse into the structure and organization of the Mughalempire.(2) The ‘Ain’ recorded information about the empire and the people of India.(3) Its evidence on agrarian relations is uncontested.(4) Its information on people’s profession, trade and on the imperial establishments helpshistorian to reconstruct the social fabric of India at that time.Any three pointsLimitations :(1) It was more of a reproduction of official papers.(2) Numerous errors in totalling have been detected.(3) Data were not collected uniformly from all provinces.Any two points (Pages 220-21)11. Life style of the Pahariyas in the 19th century :(i)(ii)Lived around the Rajmahal hills.Practised subsistence forest produce and shifting cultivation.3×1 = 3 marks2×1 = 2 marks3+2 = 5 marks(iii) Cleared patches of forest and grew a variety of pulses and millets for consumption.(iv) Scratched land with hoes, cultivated the land for a few years and then left it fallow.(v)Collected Mahua (a flower) for food, silk, cocoons.(vi) Collected wood for charcoal production.(vii) Lived in hutments with tamarind groves.To be assessed as a whole (Pages 266-268)5 marks12. Rumours circulate only when they resonate with the deep fears and suspicion of the people :Deep fears aroused by the British policies.so under the circumstances rumours spread easily.(1) Lord William Bentinck’s policy of ‘reforming’ Indian society by introducing westerneducation.156 Innovation in Education

(2) Abolition of customs like Sati and permit widow remarriage.(3) Refusal to recognise adoption.(4) Introduction of British system of administration, their own laws and landrevenue collection.(5) Role of the Christian missionaries.(6) The introduction of greased cartridges.Any 5 points (Page 295-96)13. Effect of the annexation of Awadh on the Taluqdars :(1) Taluqdars were dispossessed(2) Their forts were destroyed and they were disarmed.(3) ‘The Summary Settlement’ removed the Taluqdars wherever possible.(4) Their control over a number of villages previously held was lost.(5) Their autonomy ended.(6) They lost their power and prestige.Any 5 points (Page 298)14. Proposals of the Cabinet Mission and the impact on Indian policy :5×1 = 5 marks5×1 = 5 marks(1) Proposals of the Cabinet mission. 2 marksWhy did Congress and the League reject it?(1) Initially all major parties accepted this plan.(2) But later different political groups had mutually opposed interpretations of the plan.(3) The League wanted the grouping to be compulsory and having the right to secede from theunion.(4) The Congress did not want the grouping to be compulsory and wanted that the provincesbe given the right to join a group.(5) Neither the Congress or the League agreed to the proposals.This was a most crucial juncture because after this partition became more orless inevitable.Answer to be assessed as a whole (Page 389)15. Zamindars were central to the agrarian relations in the Mughal period :(1) The zamindars were landed proprietors and also enjoyed certain special andeconomic privileges.3 marks(2+3 = 5 marks)July-September 2011 157

(2) They performed certain services to the state (Khidmat).(3) Held extensive personal lands and got it cultivated through hired labour (Milkiyat).(4) Had the power to collect revenue on behalf of the state.(5) Had control over military resources.(6) Had fortresses and armed contingent.(7) They constituted the very narrow apex in the pyramid.(8) Their relation with the peasantry was reciprocal and one of the paternalism.(9) They received the support of the peasantry in their struggle against the state.(10) Lineage based zamindaris.(11) Colonial agricultural lands.(12) They were an exploitative class.(13) Zamindars generally belonged to the upper caste.Assess as a whole (Page 211-13)ORRole played by the ‘Royal Centre’ in the socio political life of Vijayanagar-(1) There were over 60 temples in the ‘Royal Centre’.(2) The kings patronised temple building to establish and legitimise their authority byassociating with divinity.(3) 30 palace complexes in the ‘Royal Centre’(4) Mahanavami and the royal ceremonies performed here.(5) Lotus Mahal or the Council Chamber.(6) Hazara Rama Temple - The temple for the royalty.(Page 179-183)(To be assessed as whole)16. Any major changes in social life of new colonial cities :(1) Development of new modes of transport resulted in a new kind of experience.(2) Creation of public space, for example public parks, theatres etc. provided newforms of entertainment.(3) Rise of middle classes.(4) Questioning of social customs, traditions and norms.(5) Change in the status of women - new opportunities for them.10 marks10 marks158 Innovation in Education

(6) Increasing number of labour and poor working shifting to the cities.Any 5 points to be explained (Page 329-30)ORbase of Indian National Movement broadened under Gandhiji :5×2 = 10 marks(1) Gandhiji as people’s leader : It was no longer a movement of professionals and intellectuals,now hundreds of thousands of peasants, workers and artisans also participated.(2) He identified himself with the common man. Dressed like them, lived like them.(3) Use of charkha.(4) Opposed untouchability and the degrading treatment of dalits.(5) Took up the cause of the peasants.(6) Brought changes in the Congress organisation - New branches and Praja Mandal.(7) Encouraged the use of local language for communication.(8) Prosperous industrialists and businessmen involved in the struggle.(9) Highly talented Indians attached themselves to Gandhiji.(10) Emphasised Hindu-Muslim unity.(11) Gandhi ji seen as ‘Mahatma’ and he had a huge following from all sections of peopleall over India.To be assessed as a whole (Page 351-355)17. (Source 8, page 41)Part ‘D’10 marks(i) Prabhavati Gupta 1 marks(ii)To increase her religious merit -Acharya (teacher) is the receiver of the land.(iii) The land is exempted from providing grass; animal hide as seats charcoal(to touring royal officers); exempt from purchasing fermenting liquors anddigging (salt); exempt from (the right to) mines and khadira trees.... etc.(Any 2 points)(iv) Three significance :(a) Prabhavati had access to resources such as land, which she then granted2 x 1 = 2 marks(b) We get an idea about rural populations - these included brahmanas and peasants aswell as others who were expected to provide produce to the king.(c) They would have to obey the new lord of the village and give him all the dues.(d) Exemptions given in the agrahara grant can be inferred.(Any 3 points)3 x 1 = 3 marksJuly-September 2011 159

(Source 1, page 4)(i) The two types of querns are :(ii)OR(a) In the first type of querns as smaller stone was pushed or rolled to and fro over the basestone which were usually converse. These were probably, solely used for grain.(b) The second type of querns was a pounder, eventually making a large cavity in the netherstone. This type of querns was possibly, only used for pounding herbs and spices formaking curries. 2 marksThe querns were made up of a hard, gritty, igneous rock or sandstone. The querns wereroughly made up of the above grain materials as a rule. 2 marks(iii) Archaeologists classified finds on the basis of :(a) Material : whether it was made of clays, stone, metal, etc.(b) Function : Archaeologists have to see if the object is a tool or an ornament as it couldhave served both the purpose or could have a religious use. 2 marks(iv) The functions of a find is determined by :(a) The resemblance with present day things e.g. beads and pots.(b) In context in which it was found, e.g. in a house.(c) Sometimes take the help of indirect evidence, e.g. traces of cotton at Harappan sitescould signify use of cloth was known.2 marks(Source 10, page 129)(2+2+2+2 = 8 marks)18. (i) ‘Uluq’ and ‘dawa’ 2 marks(ii)Foot post had three stations per mile. At every third of a mile there is a village which hadthree pavillions with men sitting ready to start.each carried a rod with a copper bell at the top.When the courier starts, he holds the letter in one hand and the rod on the other. Whenthe men in the pavillion hear the ringing of the bell they get ready and as soon as courierreaches them they take the letter and run till they reach the next post. 2 marks(iii) • It allowed merchants to send information.• Remit credit.• Helped dispatch goods at short notice.• It was very fast.• Even fruits from far away land could be transported.explain any three points2 x 1 = 2 marks160 Innovation in Education

(iv) All trade routes were supplied with inns and guest houses.(i)(ii)(Theme 6 - source 7)OR2 marks2+2+2+2 = 8 marksJahanara was a devout follower of Muinuddin Chisti, there were various ways through whichshe showed her devotion, these are as follows :everyday she would perform two cycles of optional prayers. She did not sleep under thecomfort of her soft leopard skinned bed instead she chose to sleep outside under a tree.During the month of Ramzan she went on a pilgrimage to his tomb. She rubbed her facewith the sand near the dargah, walked barefoot and kissed the ground and finally she puther scarf and the finest quality of itar on the tomb of the shrine.Any two pointsThe dargah was very popular because of the austerity and peity of the Shaikh.People from all backgrounds would come to seek the sufi’s spiritual grace, theywere deeply enamoured of the greatness of his spiritual successors as well aspatronage of the royal visitors.2×1 = 2 marks2 marks(iii) Akbar was one of the disciples of Muinuddin Chisti, he visited him at least fourteen times,sometimes even two-three times a year to seek blessings for conquests, fulfilments of vowsand most importantly the birth of sons. Many of his wishes were soon fulfilled and thus asan offering:• he gave generous gifts on each visit.• he offered a huge cauldron to facilitate cooking for the pilgrims.• he even got a mosque constructed within the dargah. 2 marks(iv) Some of the other activities of the Ziyarat are as follows :• The use of music and dance including mystical chants performed by specially trainedmusicians on carnivals to evoke divine ecstasy.• The sufis would remember god by reciting the ‘Zikr’(the divine names) on evoking hispresence through ‘sama’ (an audition) on the performance of mystical music.• This also exemplified interaction with indigenous and devotional traditions.Any two2 marks2+2+2+2 = 8 marks(Source 8, page 399)19. (i) He was a sikh doctor in Himachal Pradesh. 1 mark(ii) Received him at the Karachi airport, took him to a room, had lunch and dinnerwith him. They waited the whole night They accompanied him back to the plane.Presented him a small basket of grapes.2 marksJuly-September 2011 161

(iii) As a doctor, he worked day and night. And also provided the rare healing touch, ford,shelter, love and security to numerous migrants, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu alike. 2 marks(iv) • It is a personal remembrance published or unpublished. It is a written source.(i)(ii)• Able to give a vivid account of actual experience of people of that time.• Allows the historians to broaden the boundaries of their discipline by incorporates theviews and experiences of the masses.Any two points (Page 399-401)1+2 = 3 marks1+2+2+3 = 8 marksOR(Source 5, page 419)A loyal citizen should be self disciplined, care less for himself and more for others. Loyaltyshould be centred round the state.2 marksSeparate electorates meant that a particular community could elect their own representativesfrom designated constituencies.2 marks(iii) • To ensure that the Muslim had a meaningful voice in the governance of the country.• The need of Muslims could not be properly understood by the non-Muslims.• True representatives of the Mulsims could not be chosen by the people belonging toother community.2×1 = 2 marks(iv) (i) Harmful for the nation.(ii) Isolate the minorities and make them vulnerable.(iii) Deprive them of any effective say within the government.Any two points2×1 = 2 marks2+2+2+2 = 8 marks162 Innovation in Education

20. MapMap of India and theNeighbouring CountriesORJuly-September 2011 163

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FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED(In lieu of map questions 20 and 21)Q 20. Girnar, Sarnath, Kalri, Sisupalgarh, Sopara 5 marksORDelhi, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut or any other relevant placementioned in the bookQ 21. Cities—Chandragiri, Hampi, Thanjavur, Madurai, Kanchipuram—Any 3.Kingdoms - Vijayanagara, Golconda, Bijapur—Any 2.5 marksJuly-September 2011 165

Gram: CENBOSEC Phones: 22509252-59Website: www.cbse.nic.in Fax: 22515826CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092CBSE/H(I&R)/IIFT/2011 27th July 2011Circular No.57/2011All the Heads of Independent Schoolsaffiliated to the CBSESubject: Third Training Programme on ‘Effective School Management’ at Indian Institute of ForeignTrade, KolkataDear Principal,As you may be aware, CBSE has been conducting training programmes for Principals in ‘StrategicManagement & Leadership’ in collaboration with the various Management Institutes like Indian Institutesof Management, NUEPA, New Delhi and other Management Institute of repute.The overwhelming response from the Principals of affiliated schools has made the Board explore other avenuesfor providing training to Heads of Institutions since the intake for these courses is hugely oversubscribed.Based on the feedback received from the various stakeholders, the Board has decided to include a componentof Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation and various Examination Reforms that have been initiatedby the Board recently. The course content of all these Training Programmes has thus been dove-tailed to suitthe need of the hour and to make them more suited to the school scenario. Also these Training Programmeshave now been opened to the Vice Principals, HOD’s and Senior Teachers of a school (duly forwarded bythe Principal).The CBSE is pleased to state that Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata has agreed to conduct theThird Management Development Programme on ‘Effective School Management’:-Name of the Program:Third Management Development Programme on‘Effective School Management'Dates:19th to 23rd September, 2011 (Five Days)Programme Objectives:1. To acquaint the participants with the emerging issues in school education such as Continuous andComprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and School Based Assessment in the wake of examination reformsmooted by CBSE.2. To highlight different traits of leaders and build their capacities in Leadership and in different aspectsof managerial excellence, like conflict resolution, interpersonal relations and management of valuesand ethics.166 Innovation in Education

3. To expose the participants to Strategic Management Process and help developing strategic plan for theirrespective units taking into account activities like teacher development, pupil and staff managementand financial management.4. To sensitize the Principals about the school effectiveness by imparting modern management techniques.5. To develop the capacities of Principals for linkages and inter-face with the community.6. To assess their managerial qualities and point out weak areas through the Assessment Center.Fee for the Training Program:The fee for the five day training programme will be Rs. 30,000/- (for residential course) and Rs. 16,000/-(for non-residential course).Preference will be given to those Principals/Vice Principals/HOD’s/Senior Teachers who have never attendedany Training Programme conducted by IIM or NUEPA or any other Management Institute (organized incollaboration with CBSE) earlier; are active partners of various initiatives of the Board (hosting workshops,seminars etc.); are members of a Sahodaya cluster; and contribute regularly to the CENBOSEC, thequarterly journal of CBSE.Principals/Vice Principals/HOD’s/Senior Teachers who are interested in participating in this TrainingProgramme are requested to complete the enclosed Registration Form and send it to the followingaddress:-Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Director (Training),Central Board of Secondary Education,‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002The Registration Form should be accompanied with a Demand Draft of Rs. 30,000/- (for the residentialcourse) and Rs. 16,000/- (for non-residential course) drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Tradepayable at Kolkata. It may kindly be noted here that this does not confirm their selection as participant forthe programme. The application for the participation in the programme will be entertained on first comefirst serve basis. In case of non selection for the programme, the bank draft received will be returned backto the respective individuals.The Registration Form and Demand Draft (scanned copy) can also be emailed to: sadhanap.cbse@gmail.comThe last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form along with the Demand Draft is August 30, 2011.Other details of the programme including reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected participantslater.Yours faithfully,Encl: Registration Form(VINEET JOSHI)CHAIRMANJuly-September 2011 167

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sang athan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh- 160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&N Island.9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre,Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of theindependent schools affiliated with the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to Director (ACAD.)18. PA to HOD (AIEEE)19. PA to HOD (EDUSAT)20. PRO, CBSECHAIRMAN168 Innovation in Education

REGISTRATION FORM – IIFTTHIRD MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON ‘EFFECTIVE SCHOOLSMANAGEMENT’ AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE, KOLKATADATE OF THE PROGRAMME: 19 TH TO 23 RD SEPTEMBER, 20111. Type of the Programme applied for: Residential/Non Residential2. Name of the Participant:3. Designation:4. Number of years spent working on this Designation:5. Name and Address of the school with Pin code:6. Status of the School: Secondary/Senior Secondary7. Phone No.(s) with STD Code: Office: _________________________Residence:_______________________Mobile:_________________________8. No. of the years for which the school has been affiliated with theCBSE:9. E-mail Address:10. Whether the Participant has already attended training programmeYes/Noconducted by CBSE at any of the IIM’s or NUEPA, New Delhi orother Management Institute:(If so when and where):11. Whether the school has organized any programme sponsored by theYes/NoCBSE:(If yes please give details)12. Whether the school is a member of any Sahodaya Complex or not:Yes/No(If yes, please give details.)13. Any contribution to the field of Education you would like tomention:14. Articles contributed to CENBOSEC / National/ InternationalJournals:15. Books published, if any:(Separate list may be enclosed)Declaration: All the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.Date: ________________Signature: _________________Please note:• The last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form is August 30th, 2011.• Other details of the programme including reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected participants later.• This Registration Form SHOULD BE accompanied with the demand draft for the fee at this stage. The Demand Draft shouldbe drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade payable at Kolkata. The hard copy of the duly filled in Registration Form(as per the format given above) along with the Demand Draft may be posted to:Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Director (Training)Central Board of Secondary Education,‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17-Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002July-September 2011 169

Gram: CENBOSEC, Delhi – 92 Phones: 011-23237779E-Mail: eoscience@live.com Fax: 23217128Website: www.cbse.gov.inCentral Board of Secondary Education(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002No.CE/CCE/SA-I/2011 – 12/ August 16, 2011Circular No. 58 /2011All the Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardSubject: Conduct of School Based Summative Assessment–I (September, 2011) Classes IX andX – 2011Dear Principal,As you are aware, the Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced Examination Reformsand Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in its schools since the academic year 2009-10 andthe detailed scheme has already been intimated to all Heads of schools vide CBSE’s previous circulars.2 The scheme is in operation in all CBSE affiliated schools. As per the scheme, four Formative Assessmentsand two Summative Assessments would be held in an academic year. The first Summative Assessment (SA-I)for this term for Classes IX and X is scheduled to be conducted in the second half of September, 2011.3 Under the School Based Summative Assessment-I, the students will be tested internally based on thefollowing criteria:a) Syllabus and design of the Examination Question Paper in different subjects for Classes IX andX Summative Assessment(s) will be the same as circulated by the Board earlier. The same is alsoavailable on CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in under Examination Link.b) As was done earlier, the Summative Assessment-I will be in the form of a pen-paper testconducted by the schools themselves.c) In order to ensure standards, the Question Paper Bank in different subjects would be sent bythe Board so as to reach schools well in time.d) Evaluation of answer scripts will be done by the schoolteachers themselves on the basis of theMarking Scheme provided by the Board. The school may use the Sahodaya School Cluster forspot evaluation so that teachers from other schools are also involved, if they so wish.e) There will be random verification of the assessment procedures of schools by the Board officials/nominees appointed by the Board.4 It has been decided to provide Question Paper Bank for English Communicative, English Language& Literature, Hindi-A, Hindi-B, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Communicative Sanskrit. Inrespect of other subjects/languages, the schools will administer their own question papers based on SampleQuestion Paper pattern available on the Board’s website.170 Innovation in Education

5 The Board will be sending Compact Disc (CD) containing Question Paper Bank for Classes IX & Xand the school may:i) pick up one question paper for each subject.ORii) mix and match the paper by using different questions/sections from different sets of questionpapers and prepare a question paper based on Board’s sample paper, design and blue print.ORiii) prepare their own question papers as per sample paper, design and blueprint available on CBSE’swebsite (www.cbse.nic.in). However, incase the school prepares its own question papers, thequestion papers and marking scheme so prepared should be emailed to the Board (email id:eoscience@live.com) for its verification within a week of conduct of the respective papers.iv) Every School, Sahodaya Cluster (s) or City may design their own date-sheet for Classes IXand X examination accordingly.6 The schools need to take out the print of the desired question paper (refer para 5 above) and, thereafter,the required number of prints/copies may be made at the school level. These question papers must be keptin the safe custody carefully.7 The schools will conduct the SA-I for Classes IX and X during the second half of September, 2011.8 Another CD containing the Marking Scheme of the main subjects would be sent to every schoolseparately in due course and will reach the schools well in time.9 The answer books should be evaluated by teachers as per the marking scheme provided by theBoard.10 KINDLY NOTE THAT ANSWER BOOKS OF SCHOOL BASED SA-I FOR CLASSES IXAND X SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO THE BOARD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.However these must be preserved and kept in the safe custody at the school for at least a periodof three years (in case of Class IX) and two years (in case of Class X) along with question papersand Marking Scheme for any verification by the Board subsequently.11 It may be noted again that the question papers for Classes IX and X have been designed by the Boardand are being sent to schools with the purpose of maintaining standards. Depending upon the feedback andsuggestions from the stakeholders, the Board may reconsider this policy in future, if need be.This maybe brought to the notice of all teachers, students and parents of Classes IX and X.For any further clarification please contact Dr. Srijata Das, Education Officer, CBSE, Rouse Avenue,New Delhi–110002(Contact no.011 – 23237779 and email id eoscience@live.com).Yours faithfully,(M.C. Sharma)Controller of ExaminationsJuly-September 2011 171

Website:www.cbse.nic.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Institutional Area, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi -110002CBSE/ACAD/AEO/PAINTING/2011 24/08/2011Circular no: 060/11All the Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to CBSESubject: Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2011 – Organised by Bureau of EnergyEfficiency and Ministry of Power (Government of India)The efficient use of energy and its conservation is Very Much essential for energy security, conservingscarce fossil fuel resources and saving environment. Our rapid and sustainable development rests a great dealon the prudent use of energy and curbing its wasteful use.In a bid to boost the spirit of energy efficiency and its conservation, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency andMinistry of Power (Government of India) have launched a national awareness campaign, involving children.This aims at sensitizing the children towards issues of energy conservation. One of the main activities of thecampaign is a Painting Competition for school students.The competition is being held in three stages, namely, School, State and National Level. Students of 4th,5th and 6th standards are eligible to participate in the competition. Cash prizes worth Rs 33,000 per State/UT (Rs.11.55 lakhs for 35 States/UTs) will be distributed to state level winners on 14th Novemebr,2011.For winners of National Competition, cash prizes worth Rs.7.00 lakhs are proposed to be awarded by theMinistry of Power ( in the presence of eminent dignitaries holding very high positions in the Government)on 14th December,2011 which is also celebrated as National Energy Conservation day.You are requested to organize a Painting Competition of 2 hours duration in your school for studentsof classes 4th, 5th and 6th on any working day. Children can select any one of the following topics for thePainting Competition:• Save electricity to avoid power cuts• Use energy with care• The less you burn, the more you earnThe students can use Pencil, Pencil Colour, Crayons, Water Colour etc. while painting and any size of paper,preferably A4 size. The following points may also be noted:• The entry can be poster or a painting.• Use of Collage/Patchwork is not permittedAfter the completion of painting competition, School Principal may select two best paintings alongwith information on the total no. of participants, percentage participation of students in 4th,5th and 6th172 Innovation in Education

Standards ( as applicable) and send them to the Nodal Officer’s address of their State/UT before 4th October,2011. The back page of the paintings should carry the following information:a) Name of the student b) Father’s/ Mother’s Namec) Standard d) Roll Noe) School name and postal Address f ) School location (Rural or Urban)g) State/ UT h) School Tel. No./Mobile Noi) Signature of School PrincipalAll the participating students will be issued a certificate of participation by Bureau of Energy Efficiency,Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. It should be noted once again that the two best entries are to be sent to theNodal Official of the concerned State/UT only. The list of state wise Nodal officials and scheme is availableat www.bee-india.nic.in and www.energymanagertraining.comLike last year, this year as well, the paintings received from the CBSE schools, located outside India,will be considered under a separate category and the Certificate of Appreciation will be sent under thesignature of Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency. These schools are requested to send two bestpaintings directly, along with the details as mentioned above, to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),Sewa Bhawan, R.K.Puram,Sector-1, New Delhi-110066 (INDIA).From the entries received from schools in India, a committee of experts will select up to 50 best paintingsper State and the selected students will be invited at a designated place for State level on-the spot PaintingCompetition of 2 hours duration on 14th November 2011. The selected students will be paid Rs. 1000/-each in cash by the Nodal Officials on the day of their participation of State level Painting Competition.The travel expenses for the participating student and two guardians will also be reimbursed as prescribed inthe scheme.For the State level Painting Competition, 1st prize of Rs. 10,000, 2nd prize of Rs. 8000, 3rd prize ofRs. 5000 and 10 consolation prizes of Rs. 1000 each will be given on the same day (14th November 2011)in a function organized by the Nodal Officers.1st, 2nd, 3rd prize winners of States level Painting Competition will be invited to Delhi to participatein the National level Competition to be held on 12th December 2011 and results will be announced on 14thDecember 2011. Two adults (parents, teachers, guardians etc.) can accompany each student. Accommodations,to-and-fro travel expenses will also be borne by the organizers. Besides this an amount of Rs. 1000 will bepaid to each participant to meet incidental expenses.National level winners will be awarded cash prizes one First Prize worth Rs. 1,00,000/-, 4 SecondPrizes of Rs. 50,000/- each, 8 Third prizes of Rs. 25,000/- each, 10 Consolation prizes of Rs. 10,000/- eachand 10 BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) prizes of Rs. 10,000/- each on National Energy ConservationDay Function to be held in Delhi on 14th December, 2011.It is to be mentioned that the names of those schools who would record 100% participation in the 4 th ,5 th and 6 th standards (as applicable) at the School level Painting Competition, will be included in the PaintingCompetition booklet prepared by BEE.July-September 2011 173

The active participation of your school in this national activity will be helpful in sensitizing and educatingschool children, parents as well as teachers regarding the importance of energy conservation that would goa long way in carrying forward the energy conservation movement in the country.Yours sincerely(N. NAGARAJU)DIRECTOR (ACADEMIC)Copy to the following officers with the request to the respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSAto also disseminate to all the schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Director of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-1100542. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-1100163. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, EFF, ESS Plaza, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085.4. The Additional Director General, Director General of Army Education, A-Wing Sena Bhawan,DHO-PO, New Delhi.5. The Deputy Director of Education, Border Security Forces, Block-10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi-1100036. The Secretary, AWES, Army Headquarters, Adjutant General Branch CW-4, Army Welfare EducationSociety, West Block No. 3, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022.7. The Secretary & Director Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok (Sikkim)-737001.8. The Director of Education, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Port Blair, 744101.9. The Director of School Education , Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Civil Sectt. Itanagar-791111.10. The Director, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samitit, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi-110048.11. The Director of Public Instruction, Chandigarh Administration, Sector-9, Chandigarh-16001712. All HODs and other Officers of CBSE.13. E.O. to Chairman, CBSE.14. All the Regional Officers of the CBSE, with a request to send it to all affiliated schools in their Region,ensuring timely dissemination to enable all the schools under their jurisdiction to participate.15. All the Education Officers of the CBSE.16. All the Education Officers of the CBSE.17. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE with a request to put the circular on the Website.18. Education Officer (Humanities), CBSE with a request to get the Circular printed in the forthcomingissue of CENBOSEC.DIRECTOR (ACADEMIC)174 Innovation in Education

Website:www.cbse.nic.in Phone: 23231667Email-id: jsacad@yahoo.co.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002CBSE/JS (Acad.)/2011/ 25th August 2011Circular no: 60/A-2011All the Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to CBSESubject: National Informatics Olympiad 2011-12-First Stage)The Central board of Secondary Education will be conducting the National Informatics Olympiad incollaboration with the Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS), Mumbai, acrossthe country and abroad. The examination for the same will be held in two stages. The examination will beopen to all the students of classes VIII to XII studying in schools affiliated to CBSE as well as other Boardsin the country.The first stage examination consisting of the Zonal Informatics Olympiad will be held on Saturday November19, 2011 between 10.00 am and 01.00 pm. The examination will be a written examination to test the aptitudeof the students, their logical competence, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.Stage 2:The candidates who qualify in the first stage examination as per the norms prescribed by the selectioncommittee will appear in the second stage examination to be held on Saturday December 03, 2011 whichwill be based on programming skills.Selected candidates will be called for intensive training for the final selection of the candidates for theInternational Olympiad.The Board is planning to conduct the examination in about 40 centres across the country and abroad. Eachof these centres will have a coordinator cum Centre Superintendent who will be responsible for the conductof the examinations. The list o centres is put up on the CBSE Website; www.cbse.nic.in as well as on theOlympiad website: www.iarcs.org.in. Please select the nearest examination centre from the list given andforward the list of candidates desirous of participating in the first stage examination to the coordinatoralong with the examination fee as per the enclosed proforma on or before15th October, 2011. (The list ofparticipants and bank draft need not to be sent to the CBSE as the centre will be forwarding the list tothe CBSE subsequently) the fee for each participant will be `100/- (Rupees hundred only). A consolidateddemand draft for all the participants of your school may be drawn in favour of Secretary, CBSE, Delhi andsent to the center coordinator.July-September 2011 175

Question papers from previous years and other training details are available at the Olympiad website: www.iarcs.org.in.When the candidates go to the examination centre to write the examination, they should carry with them abonafide certificate with their photograph attested by the Principal of their school. Since no Roll Numberwill be allotted to candidates, they have to write their name, class, school’s name with address and centrename in the answer sheet and information sheet provided to them. For any further information, you maycontact MR. D T Sudharsan Rao, Joint Secretary (Academic) through e-mail at jsacad@yahoo.co.in. or ontelephone no. 011-23231667.Please note that CBSE will not reimburse expenses incurred by the School on travel, accommodation etc.of the students to participate in the First Stage of the Olympiad.Yours faithfully,D.T. Sudharsan RaoJoint Secretary (Academic)S.No1.2.3.4.*Zonal Information Olympiad – 2011-12Proforma for forwarding the list of participants to the specified centreName of theCandidateName of theFather/ Mother*You may extend this table as per your requirement.Class Sex Date of Birth1. Name of the school:2. Address:3. Tel No: (STD) ......................... Fax: .........................4. Email: ……………………………..5. Total number of candidates forwarded:6. Total amount being remitted:7. Name of the Bank:8. Draft No: Date:Signature of the Principal176 Innovation in Education

Note: Candidates should produce Bonafide certificate with their photographs duly attested by the Principalof the school at the examination centre.Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre,Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13. EO to Chairman, CBSE14. PA to CE, CBSE15. PA to Secretary, CBSE16. PA to Director (Acad.)17. PA to HOD (AIEEE)18. PA to HOD (Edusat)19. PRO, CBSEJuly-September 2011 177

CBSE Nodal Centres For First StageZonal Informatics Olympiad Examination, 2011-121. PrincipalLaxman Public SchoolHaus KhazNew Delhi 1100163 PrincipalMira Model SchoolJanakpuriNew Delhi-1100585. PrincipalDL DAV Model SchoolBN Block, Shalimar BaghDelhi-1100886. PrincipalAppejay SchoolSector 16 ANoida-201301NOIDAFARIDABAD8. PrincipalApeejay SchoolSector-15Faridabad-121007LUCKNOW10. PrincipalRani Laxmibai Senior SecondarySchool, Sector-14, Indira NagarLuknow-226016DELHI2. PrincipalRamjas SchoolAnand ParbatNew Delhi-1100054. PrincipalDelhi public schoolSafdarjung EnclaveNew Delhi- 110029GHAZIABAD7. PrincipalDelhi Public SchoolMeerut RoadGhaziabad-2010039. PrincipalMEERUTDewan Public School220, Westend road,Meerut-250001VARANASI9. PrincipalDewan Public School220, Westend road,Meerut-250001178 Innovation in Education

12. PrincipalBHOPAL13. PrincipalINDOREJawaharlal Nehru Sr. Sec.School, Habib Ganj BHEL,Bhopal- 462024Choithram SchoolManik Bagh Road, IndoreMadhya Pradesh 45200414. PrincipalMUMBAI15. PrincipalPUNEApeejay SchoolSector-15Nerul Navi Mumbai-400706Air Force SchoolPune, VimannagarPune 41101416. PrincipalNAGPURHYDERABAD17. PrincipalBhavan’s B.P. Vidya MandirCivil LinesNear MuseumNagpur-440001VISAKAPATNAM18. PrincipalDelhi Public SchoolUrukkunagaramVisakapatnam-530D.A.V Public SchoolSantoshima NagarNeredmet, RamakrishnapuramHyderabad 500056BANGALORE19. PrincipalJ.S.S Public School15th Main Road,22nd crossBanashankari 2nd stageBangalore-56007020. PrincipalCHENNAITIRUCHIRAPALLI21. PrincipalP. S. Senior Secondary SchoolAlarmelmagapuram, MylaporeChennai 600004Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Vidyalaya35, Tennur High Road, TennurTiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu 620017July-September 2011 179

22. PrincipalCOCHINTRIVANDRUM23. PrincipalChinmaya VidyalayaVaduthulaCochin-682023Arya Central SchoolPattomTrivandrum-69500424. PrincipalRANCHI25. PrincipalBOKAROD.A.V Jawahar Vidya MandirHSL Colony, ShyamliRanchi-834001JharkhandChinmaya VidyalayaSector V, Opp. Bank colonyBokaro Steel cityBokaro-827006BHUBANESWAR26. Principal27. PrincipalPATNAD.A.V Public SchoolPokhariput Old TownBhubaneswarD.A.V Public SchoolBihar State Electricity BoardNew Punai ChakPatna-80002328. PrincipalBARODA29. PrincipalKOLKATABhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s V.MPublic SchoolTeen Rasta, Makarpura RoadApeejay School115 Park Street,Kolkata- 700016Baroda 39000930. PrincipalJAIPUR31. PrincipalKOTAIndia International SchoolSFS ManasarovarJaipur-302020Aklank SchoolBasant ViharKota Rajasthan-324009180 Innovation in Education

CHANDIGARH32. Principal33. PrincipalKARNALK.B.D.A.V. CentenarySecondary SchoolSector 7B, Chabdigarh-160019Tagore Bal NiketanSector-6Urban Estate, Karnal-13200134. PrincipalAMRITSAR35. PrincipalASSAMD.A.V Public SchoolLawrence Road, Police LineAmritsar-143001Faculty Senior Secondary SchoolNorth Guwahati, AmingaonDt. Kamrup-781003DEHRADUN36. Principal37. PrincipalMUSCATPestleweed CollegeDelhi-Mussorie RoadDehradun- 248009Indian School MuscatP.O Box 2470, Ruwi, Postal Code 112Sultanate of Oman38. PrincipalDUBAI39. PrincipalDOHAThe Indian High SchoolP.O. Box 106Dubai-U.A.EMES India SchoolP.O Box 3453Doha-QatarCALICUT40. To PrincipalKendriya Vidyalaya No. 1Calicut, East Hill,(P.O) West Hill,Calicut- 6730005July-September 2011 181

Gram: CENBOSEC, Delhi– 92 Phones: 011-23237779E-Mail: eoscience@live.com Fax: 23217128Website: www.cbse.nic.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092No.CE/CCE/2011-13 Dated : 29th Aug. 2011Circular No. 61/2011All the Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardSubject:Revision in weightage of marks in Summative Assessment I (SA-I) and Summative AssessmentII(SA-II) in respect of Classes IX and X for the academic session 2011–2013.Dear Principal,As you are aware, that under Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) scheme, the break-upof assessments in scholastic areas (Class X, 2011) was as under:TermType ofAssessmentPercentage ofacademic sessionTerm-wiseweightageTotalFIRST TERM(April-Sept)FormativeAssessment-110% FormativeAssessment1+2=20%Formative= 40%FormativeAssessment-210%SummativeAssessment I20% SummativeAssessment I=20%Summative= 60%SECOND TERM(Oct-March)FormativeAssessment-310% FormativeAssessment3+4=20%FormativeAssessment-410%SummativeAssessment II40% SummativeAssessment II= 40%Total= 100%KINDLY NOTE THAT THE ABOVE WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS WOULD CONTINUE FORCANDIDATES APPEARING FOR CLASS X, 2012 EXAMINATIONS.CONTD…2…182 Innovation in Education

However, for present class IX Summative Assessment I scheduled to be held in September, 2011and Summative Assessment II to be held in March, 2012 (Academic Session 2011–2013), the break-up ofassessments in Scholastic are as would be as under:TermFIRST TERM(April-Sept)SECOND TERM(Oct-March)Type ofAssessmentFormativeAssessment-1FormativeAssessment-2SummativeAssessment IFormativeAssessment-3FormativeAssessment-4SummativeAssessment IIPercentage ofweightage inacademic sessionTerm-wiseweightage10% FormativeAssessment1+2=20%10%30% SummativeAssessment I=30%10% FormativeAssessment10%3+4=20%30% SummativeAssessmentII = 30%TotalFormative= 40%Summative= 60%Total= 100%The above information may be brought to the notice of all concernedYours faithfully,(M.C. SHARMA)CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONSJuly-September 2011 183

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002AEO(DR)/ACAD/Tamil/2011 Dated: 06.09.2011Circular No.62All Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardSubject: Updated syllabus/Revised syllabus in Tamil for classes IX and X for the academic year 2011-2012 onwards-RegardingSir,As you are aware that the CBSE is following state syllabus in respect of all Regional languages forclasses IX and X. Recently Tamil Nadu state government changed/revised it’s syllabus for classes IX andX for the academic year 2011-2012 and as per changes made by Tamil nadu state government, CBSE alsorevised it’s syllabus for classes IX and X for the academic year 2011-2012 onwards is as follows:Syllabus already printed in Sec. curriculum vol II-2012 and 2013 may kindly be treated as cancelled.1. Tamil syllabus- Class IX- Term I - April 2011 to September 2011 (onwards)(Detailed syllabus as per existing Exam structure. No change in Exam structure)Max marks:90TAMIL SYLLABUS FOR 2011 – 2012SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – IFIRST TERM (APRIL 2011 – SEPTEMBER 2011)This syllabus is applicable for the academic year 2011 – 2012 onwardsTAMIL (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)Class: IX Tamil Code No. 006Total Marks: 90Headings:A) Reading Section: (3 unseen passages of total 500 words –Karuttu, Ilakkiyam, Viḷakkam)B) Writing Section: [Official/Informal/Personal letter (LA),Essay Writing (LA), Report Writing (SA)](15)(20)184 Innovation in Education

C) Grammar Section: 1) Eḻuttu2) Āgu Peyar3) Peyarccol (Toḻil, Paṇbu, Mūviḍa Peyargaḷ)4) Col: Pagāppadam, Pagupadam5) Vaḻanilai, Vaḻu, Vaḻuvamaidi15D) Literature Section: Part I: Prose 40Text Book Prescribed:1) Drāviḍa Moḻigaḷ2) Ikkālak Kavidaigaḷ3) Kaḍaṟ Payaṇam4) Ānandaraṅgar Nāṭkuṟippu5) Ulagaḷaviya TamiḻarPart II: Poetry1) Vāḻttu2) Tirukkuṟaḷ (Iyal – I)3) Ciṟupañcamūlam4) Pāñcāli Cabadam5) Puṟanānūṟu6) Kuṟuntogai7) Cīṭṭukkavi8) Muttoḷḷayiram9) KaliṅgattupparaṇiPart III: Non-Detailed Texts1) Māmaram2) Kaṇṇadāsaṉ Kaviyiṉbam3) Kelaṉ Kellar4) Mu.Varadarājaṉariṉ Kaḍidam (Tambikku)5) Tiru.Vi. Kaliyāṇa cundaraṉariṉ TamiḻppaṇiTamil Text Book – IX Std.First Edition 2011(Published under the scheme of ‘The Uniform Education – Common Syllabus’)Tamil Nadu Text Book SocietyCollege Road, Chennai – 600 006.July-September 2011 185

2. Tamil syllabus- Class X Term I - April 2011 to September 2011 (onwards)(Detailed syllabus as per existing Exam structure. No change in Exam structure)Max marks:80TAMIL SYLLABUS FOR 2011 – 2012SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – IFIRST TERM (APRIL 2011 – SEPTEMBER 2011)This syllabus is applicable for the academic year 2011 – 2012 onwardsTAMIL (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)Class: X Tamil Code No. 006Total Marks: 80Headings:A) Reading Section: (3 unseen passages of total500 words – Karuttu, Ilakkiyam,Viḷakkam)B) Writing Section: [Official/Informal/Personal letter (LA),Essay Writing (LA), Report Writing (SA)]C) Grammar Section: 1) Eḻuttu2) Col3) Podu4) Viṉa Vagai5) Viḍai Vagai6) Oru Poruḷ Paṉmoḻi7) Uvama Urubugaḷ152015D) Literature Section: Part I: Prose 351) Uyartaṉic Cemmoḻi2) Periyāriṉ Peṇviḍutalaic Cindaṉaigaḷ3) Aṇṇal Ambēdkar4) Pēccukkalai5) Tiraippaḍakkalai Uruvāṉa KadaiPart II: Poetry1) Vāḻttu2) Tirukkuṟaḷ (Iyal – I)3) Elādi186 Innovation in Education

4) Cilappadigāram5) Tamiḻ Vaḷarcci6) Kamba Rāmāyaṇam7) Naṟṟiṇai8) Puṟanānūṟu9) Periya PurāṇamPart III: Non-Detailed Texts1) Paridimāṟ Kalaiñar2) Mella Mella Maṟa3) Aṉṟaḍa Vāḻlvil Caṭṭam4) Aṇṇaviṉ Kaḍidam5) Bhārata Ratṉa M. G. RāmachaṉdraṉText Book Prescribed:Tamil Text Book – X Std.First Edition 2011(Published under the scheme of ‘The Uniform Education – Common Syllabus’)Tamil Nadu Text Book SocietyCollege Road, Chennai – 600 006.3. Tamil syllabus- Class IX- Term II – October 2011 to March 2012 (onwards) Max marks:90(Detailed syllabus as per existing Exam structure. No change in Exam structure)TAMIL SYLLABUS FOR 2011 – 2012SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – IISECOND TERM (OCTOBER 2011 – MARCH 2012)This syllabus is applicable for the academic year 2011 – 2012 onwardsTAMIL (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)Class: IX Tamil Code No. 006Total Marks: 90Headings:A) Reading Section: (3 unseen passages of total 500 words– Karuttu, Ilakkiyam, Viḷakkam)B) Writing Section: [Official/Informal/Personal letter (LA),Essay Writing (LA), Report Writing (SA)]1520July-September 2011 187

C) Grammar Section: 1) Poruḷkōḷ2) Puṇarcci3) Yāppu (Iyal – VIII)(Ceyyuḷ Uṟuppugaḷ: Eḻuttu, Acai, Cīr, Taḷai)4) Yāppu (Iyal – IX)(Ceyyuḷ Uṟuppugaḷ :Aḍi, Toḍai)5) Aṇi15D) Literature Section: Part I: Prose 40Text Book Prescribed:1) Uṇavē Marundu2) Peruntalaivar Kāmarājar3) Tillaiyāḍi Vaḷḷiyammai4) Poṅgal Tiruviḻa5) UyirkkōḷamPart II: Poetry1) Maṇimēgalai2) Umarkayyām Paḍalgaḷ3) Tirukkuṟaḷ (Iyal – VII)4) Iṉbam5) Nāṭṭuppuṟap Pāḍalgaḷ6) Peṇmai7) Tiruviḷaiyāḍaṟ Purāṇami8) Vañcagamāya Neñcamōḍu Moḻidal9) Ōyvum Payaṉum10) Edirkālam Yārukku?Part III: Non-Detailed Texts1) Nōy Nīkkum Mūligaigaḷ2) Kiḷi Pēcugiṟadu3) Rāṇi Maṅgammāḷ4) Nērmai5) Nalla UḷḷamTamil Text Book – IX Std.First Edition 2011(Published under the scheme of ‘The Uniform Education – Common Syllabus’)Tamil Nadu Text Book SocietyCollege Road, Chennai – 600 006.188 Innovation in Education

4.Tamil syllabus- Class X- Term II – October 2011 to March 2012 (onwards)(Detailed syllabus as per existing Exam structure. No change in Exam structure)TAMIL SYLLABUS FOR 2011 – 2012SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – IISECOND TERM (OCTOBER 2011 – MARCH 2012)This syllabus is applicable for the academic year 2011 – 2012 onwardsTAMIL (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)Max marks:80Class: XTamil Code No.006Total Marks: 80Headings:A) Reading Section: (3 unseen passages of total 500 words– Karuttu, Ilakkiyam, Viḷakkam)B) Writing Section: [Official/Informal/Personal letter (LA),Essay Writing (LA), Report Writing (SA)]C) Grammar Section: 1) Puṇarcci2) Poruḷ Ilakkaṇam - Agapporuḷ3) Puṟapporuḷ4) Pā Vagaigaḷ5) Aṇi151515D) Literature Section: Part I: Prose 351) Toṉmait Tamiḻagam2) Tamiḻ Moḻiyil Aṟiviyal Cindaṉaigaḷ3) Gāndhiyam4) Tiruvaruṭ Prakāca Vaḷḷalār5) Paltuṟai Vēlai VāyppugaḷPart II: Poetry1) Tamiḻ Viḍu Tūdu2) Tirukkuṟaḷ (Iyal – 7)3) Tēvāram4) Cīṟāppurāṇam5) Kalittogai6) Nandikkalampagam7) Nalāyira Divyap Prabandam8) Niṟka NēramillaiJuly-September 2011 189

Part III: Non-Detailed Texts1) Taṟkālat Tolliyal Āyvugaḷ2) Kuṟaṭṭai Oli3) Aḍittaḷam4) Ayōddidācap Paṇḍidar5) NūlagamText Book Prescribed:Tamil Text Book – X Std.First Edition 2011(Published under the scheme of ‘The Uniform Education – Common Syllabus’)Tamil Nadu Text Book SocietyCollege Road, Chennai – 600 006.Kindly disseminate the above information to all the teachers and students concerned immediately.Yours faithfully,Director(Academics)Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminated the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 0162. The Director, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi 110048.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education , Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi 110 054.4. The Director of Public Instruction (Schools),Union Territory Secretariat,Sector -9 Chandigarh-160017.5. Director of Education,Govt of Sikkim,Gangtok,Sikkim -7371016. Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunacahal Pardesh, Itanagar-7911117. The Director of Education, Govt. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair-744101.8. The Secretary, central Tibetan School Administration, ESESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085.9. All Regional Officers of CBSE with the request of send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of theBoard in their respective regions.10. All Education Officers of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. All Asstt. Education Officers, CBSE.12. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13. E.O to Chairman, CBSE14. P.A. to C.E., CBSE15. PA to Secretary, CBSE16. P.A to HOD (EDUSAT), CBSE17. P.A. to HOD (AIEEE), CBSE18. PRO,CBSE19. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE with a request to upload the circular on the Website20. The Secretary, AWES, Army Headquarters, Adjutant General Branch CW-4, Army Welfare Education Society, WestBlock -3, R.K.Puram, New Delhi 11002221. PRO, CBSE, Delhi.Director (Academic)190 Innovation in Education

Gram: CENBOSEC Phones: 22509252-59Website: www.cbse.nic.in Fax: 22515826CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092CBSE/DIR (TRG)/PPL-TRG/2011 30th August, 2011Circular No.63/2011All the Heads of Independent Schoolsaffiliated to the CBSESubject: Fourth Management Development Programme on ‘The Leadership Clinic’ proposed by IIM-Kozhikode at Bangaluru during October 17th-20th, 2011Dear Principal,As you may be aware, CBSE has been conducting training programmes for principals in ‘StrategicManagement & Leadership’ in collaboration with the Indian Institutes of Management and NUEPA, NewDelhi. The overwhelming response from the Principals of affiliated schools has made the Board exploreother avenues for providing opportunities to Heads of Institutions since the intake for these courses ishugely oversubscribed. The CBSE as a facilitating agency and in an effort to provide an exposure to thevaried dimensions of growth enabling adults as professionals to reach their fullest potential recommends thefollowing programme-Name of the Program: Fourth Management Development Programme on ‘The Leadership Clinic’Venue:The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangaluru, Karnataka-560008Dates: October 17th – 20th, 20111. a marked diminution of stress in their lives2. a significant improvement in their relationship with management, fellow teachers and non teachingstaff and also with student community and their parents3. an increased level of confidence that they will be able to deal headlong with challenges anddifficulties4. better coherence and greater serenity in their life5. a quantum increase in their effectiveness and efficiency6. a life changing experience in the personal, social, emotional and spiritual domainFee for the Training Programme:The fee for the four day Training Programme will be Rs 35,000/- per participant which does not includeeither travel or local boarding and lodging of the participants.July-September 2011 191

Principals who are interested in participating in ‘The Leadership Clinic’ are requested to complete the enclosedRegistration Form and send it to the following address:-Dr. Sadhana ParasharDirector (Training)Central Board of Secondary Education‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse AvenueInstitutional Area, Delhi– 110002The Registration Form can also be emailed to: sadhanap.cbse@gmail.comThe Registration Form should not be accompanied with demand draft for the fee at this stage. The last datefor receiving the duly filled Registration Form is 20th September, 2011. Details of mode of payment of fee,reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected participants laterYours sincerely,(DR. SADHANA PARASHAR)DIRECTOR (TRAINING)Encl: Registration FormCopy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9,Chandigarh- 160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&N Island.192 Innovation in Education

9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre,Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of theindependent schools affiliated with the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to Director (ACAD.)18. PA to HOD (AIEEE)19. PA to HOD (EDUSAT)20. PRO, CBSEDIRECTOR (TRAINING)July-September 2011 193

REGISTRATION FORM – IIM-KOZHIKODEFOURTH MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON ‘THE LEADERSHIPCLINIC’ PROPOSED BY INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOZHIKODEDATE OF THE PROGRAMME: 17 TH TO 20 TH OCTOBER, 20111. Name of the Principal:2. Number of years spent working on this Designation:3. Name and Address of the school with Pin code:4. Status of the School: Secondary/Senior Secondary5. Phone No.(s) with STD Code: Office: _________________________Residence:______________________Mobile:_________________________6. No. of the years for which the school has been affiliated with theCBSE:7. E-mail id:8. Whether the Principal has already attended training programmeYes/Noconducted by CBSE at any of the IIM’s or NUEPA, New Delhi orother Management Institute:(If so when and where):9. Whether the school has organized any programme sponsored by theYes/NoCBSE:(If yes please give details)10. Whether the school is a member of any Sahodaya Complex or not:Yes/No(If yes, please give details.)11. Any contribution to the field of Education you would like tomention:12. Articles contributed to CENBOSEC / National/ InternationalJournals:13. Books published, if any:(Separate list may be enclosed)Declaration: All the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.Date: ________________Signature: _________________Please note:• The last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form is 20th September, 2011.• Other details of the programme including reporting time etc. will be conveyed to the selected Principals later.• This Registration Form SHOULD BE accompanied with the demand draft for the fee at this stage. The Demand Draft shouldbe drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode” payable at Kozhikode. The hard copy of the duly filled inRegistration Form (as per the format given above) along with the Demand Draft may be posted to:Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Director (Training)Central Board of Secondary Education,‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17-Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002194 Innovation in Education

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION“Shiksha Kendra”, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi 110092CBSE/PRO/SGAI//2011 09.09. 2011Circular No.64All Heads of Institutions of CBSE Affiliated SchoolsSubject: Aptitude and Interest Assessment with the CBSE Students Global Aptitude Index: Enrolmentfor the 2012 ProgrammeDear Madam/Sir,Greetings!As you may be aware CBSE has designed Students aptitude assessment tool specially for class Xstudents studying in CBSE affiliated schools across the world. It was an optional activity. The ever firstedition of CBSE Students Global Aptitude Index (SGAI) was successfully conducted on 22 nd January 2011.There were approximately 212466 students from 3225 CBSE affiliated schools who took this assessment.There were 3134 schools in India, and 91 schools outside India.ABOUT CBSE SGAICBSE SGAI is a collection of aptitude indices designed for students of class X in CBSE affiliatedschools to broadly assess: -• Scientific Aptitude• Numerical Aptitude• Social Aptitude• Behavioural Science Aptitude• Art Aptitude• Interest ProfileA student appears for a simple paper and pencil indicator having multiple choice items. The totalduration of the CBSE SGAI is about 2-2.5 hours. Efforts are on to make the assessment ‘On-line’ very soon.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CBSE SGAI II nd EDITION1. Date of CBSE SGAI: -22nd January 2012.2 Last date for on-line registration - 25 September 20113 Last date for submission of fee via DD – 10th October 2011PURPOSE OF CBSE STUDENTS GLOBAL APTITUDE INDEX (SGAI)The CBSE SGAI is meant for students of secondary classes. This coincides with the span of adolescenceand beginning off career concepts and planning (although not in the concrete form). It is therefore crucialto give a road map to the child with a realist tic and favourable suportJuly-September 2011 195

SALIENT FEATURES OF CBSE SGAIAlthough a variety of aptitude screening tests are already in vogue to help the student identify personalinterests and vocations1 CBSE SGAI is a collection of aptitude indices along with a facilitator manual for generating interestareas amongst students for requisite career planning.2 It has been customized to suit the Indian context and variety of student population in CBSE affiliatedPrivate, Government and Aided Schools.3 Unlike the conventional Aptitude Tests, which indicate professional orientations the CBSE SGAIwill indicate subject orientations at +2 level.4 SGAI is aimed to empower a child with “self knowledge” in terms of the Aptitude and Interest, toenable the child in making informed subjects choices.5 CBSE SGAI will further help in :• Optimizing the child potential and enhance satisfaction in future• Increasing motivation• Reducing wastage of human and financial resources• Facilitate the career exploration process of students.TRAINING AND ADVOCACY MATERIALBased on the feedback, Teacher Training Manuals, Literature and FAQ’s for parents and students havebeen updated to generate awareness about Aptitude and benefits of Assessment. These would also help forthe mental preparedness and better understanding about SGAI.IMPORTANTCBSE-SGAI is an optional assessment that can be taken by any class X students to know preference forsubjects on the basis of assessment. However, CBSE SGAI should be taken only as an indicator or a facilitator.The test will help the larger population including parents, teachers and students to initiate an ongoingdialogue on subject choices and climate building through workshops/discussion that lead to effectivecareer planning in life. It will help students and parents in making informed subject choices in class XI.Mental preparedness and sincere responses are the pre- requisites for this test. SGAI scores may dependupon child’s environmental stimulus and motivation level.CALENDER OF ACTIVITIESThe option of using the CBSE SGAI rests with the schools, however for those interested, the boardwill design calendar of activities to be undertaken prior to the conduct Training workshops to familiarize theprincipals and teachers with this new concept as well as its administration may also be conducted on-/ off-line .These principals, teachers and counsellors will in turn advocate and educate students and parents about the CBSESGAI. The details of the training programs along with the dates and venues will be intimated in due course of time.ENROLMENT PROCEDURE FOR CBSE SGAI-2012• Schools interested in the CBSE SGAI 2012 can register on-line for a nominal fee of ` 100/- perstudent.196 Innovation in Education

• The CBSE Students Global Aptitude Index will be held on 22 nd January 2012.• Schools may register online at www.cbse.nic.in by 25th September 2011 positively. •Schools may fillup registration form carefully as this registration will be one time.• After on-line registration confirmation page may be downloaded and attached while sending the DDto the undersigned.• Fee without conformation page will not be entertained.• The fee via Demand Draft in the name of Secretary, CBSE payable at Delhi along with confirmationpage may be sent by 10th October 2011 positively to:Rama SharmaPRO & Project In chargeCentral Board of Secondary EducationShiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar,Delhi-92Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791 111.7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&L Island.9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector3, Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website and arrange forOn-line registration / confirmation.13.The Library and Information Officer, CBSE.14. E.O. to Chairman, CBSE.15. PA’s to all HOD’s.16. Guard file.Rama SharmaPRO & Project In charge(Students Global Aptitude Index)Email- rs.sgai@gmail.comTele Fax- 011-22440083July-September 2011 197

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002AEO(DR)/ACAD/TamiI/2011All Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardDated:14.09.2011Circular No.65Subject :Modifications in Updated syllabus/Revised syllabus in Tamil for classes IX and X for theacademic year 2011-2012 onwards-RegardingSir,As you are aware that the CBSE is following state syllabus in respect of all Regional languages forclasses IX and X. Recently Tamil Nadu state government changed/revised it’s syllabus for classes IX and Xfor the academic year 2011-2012 and as per changes made by Tamil Nadu state government, CBSE alsorevised it’s syllabus for classes IX and X for the academic year 2011-2012 onwards and the same was sent toschools through a Circular No. 62 dated 06.09.2011:But the Board has received many representations on the revised syllabus for classes IX & X from theschools teaching Tamil for the academic year 2011-12. On the basis of these representations and takingthem into consideration, CBSE made some modificationslchanges in the prescribed syllabus for 1st Termonly for classes IX & X for the academic year 2011-12 are as follows:I. The schools who taught the Tamil old syllabus in I Term for classes IX & X for the academic year2011-12 may follow/conduct the SA Iin old syllabus only for 1st Term.Note: Schools should follow the new/revised syllabus compulsorily in II Term for classes IX & X(onwards).AND2. The schools who taught the Tamil new/revised syllabus in 1st Term for classes IX & X for the academicyear 2011-12 may follow/conduct the SA I in new/revised syllabus for I Term.(Schools are given freedom to choose the syllabus their choice for only I Term for the academic year 2011-12accordingly what they taught in their schools).Kindly disseminate the above information to all the teachers and students concerned immediately.Yours faithfully,Director (Academic)198 Innovation in Education

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminated the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi 1100162. The Director, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi 110048.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi 110054.4. The Director of Public Instruction (Schools),Union Territory Secretariat, Sector -9Chandigarh-160017.5. Director of Education,Govt of Sikkim, Gangtok,Sikkim -7371016. Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunacahal Pardesh, ltanagar-7911117. The Director of Education, Govt. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair-7441 01.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3;Rohini, Delhi-11 0085.9. All Regional Officers of CBSE with the request of send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions. .10. All Education Officers of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. All Asstt. Education Officers, CBSE.12. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13. E.O to Chairman, CBSE14. P.A. to C.E., CBSE15. PA to Secretary, CBSE16. P.A to HOD (EDUSAT), CBSE17. P.A. to HOD (AIEEE), CBSE18. PRO, CSSE19. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE with a request to upload the circular on the Website20. The Secretary, AWES, Army Headquarters, Adjutant General Branch CW-4, Army Welfare EducationSociety, West Block -3, RK Puram, New Delhi 11002221. PRO, CBSE, Delhi.Director (Academic)July-September 2011 199

Website:www.cbse.nic.in Phones: 23220155CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002CBSE/CM/2011Circular No.66/1116th September 2011All the Heads ofCBSE affiliated schoolsDear Principal,Subject: Observing Vigilance Awareness Week, 2011 in schoolsThe Central Vigilance Commission, which has a special responsibility under para 3(v) of Governmentof India Resolution no 371/20/99/AVD-III dated 4.4.1999, declares that the week beginning from 31stOctober every year should be observed as the Vigilance Awareness Week to commemorate the birthday ofthe Bismarck of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is known for representing thebest values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned. His endeavour to integrate the countryyielded appreciation from all corners. He was also a shining example of probity in public life.Corruption in a society hampers good governance, sustainable development, and democratic process. Itprevents the execution of efficient public services and undermines people’s faith in public institutions. Keepingin view the spirit of the eminent leaders like Sardar Patel and the urgent need for fighting the social evil ofcorruption, it is all the more essential to bring about social awareness among the people to be self-accountableto the society and the nation.The schools can organize following activities throughout the year to bring about awareness amongClasses VI to VIII:Students can be encouraged to :(i)(ii)Develop comics on stories/ instances from the History on people who stood up against corruption/exploitation such as Indigo Uprising, Mahatma Gandhi and Salt March to Dandi, Aung SanSuu Kyi and Freedom from fear etc.Create jingles on generating awareness among students on importance of vigilance.Classes IX-X:Organising :• Visits to RTI office/Gram Sabha/Village Panchayat.• Talks by District Magistrate, Police Officers, Social Activist, Newspaper Editor or an RTI officerin assemblies/ seminars.200 Innovation in Education

• One-Act plays on problems leading to corruption and how to overcome them.• Short films/documentaries by students on citizens of vigilance.• Radio show by students on “Can citizens in democracy prevent corruption?Classes XI-XII:National Debate Competition for school children of senior school classes, for which another Circular isbeing issued to schools.Integrating Vigilance activities in School clubsEco clubsStudents can take awareness programmes on:• water sources and their upkeep• chemical use in the household and school activities• health hazards from use of cell phones by children• soil conservation through organic methods• quality of food, hygienic issues in cooking and packing, cleanliness in School Canteens.Heritage ClubsActivities relating to vigilance on upkeep of Heritage monuments, tourists behavior.Disaster Management ClubsHazard hunt gamesConsumer Awareness ClubsUnfair trade practices and how to overcome them.The schools should draw their yearlong calendar of activities and contribute towards creating a corruptionfree society in our country. The year long programme can culminate by organizing a Vigilance awarenessfestival incorporating activities, such as1. Exhibition of students’ posters/ messages/ jingles2. Power point presentations by students in classrooms/during assemblies3. Street Theatre, etc.You may give your reports, suggestions and feedback to the Board on this issue.With best wishes,Yours sincerely,VINEET JOSHICHAIRMANJuly-September 2011 201

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:-1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791 111.7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12. Joint Secretary(ACAD).13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to HOD (AIEEE)18. PA to HOD (Edusat)19. The PRO, CBSECHAIRMAN, CBSE202 Innovation in Education

Website:www.cbse.nic.in Phones: 23220155Email-id: sugandh.cbse@live.comCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17’, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002ACAD/EO(COM)/CBSE/2011All the Heads ofCBSE affiliated schoolsCircular No.67/201121st September, 2011Subject:Observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2011: NATIONAL DEBATE COMPETITION FORCLASSES XI-XII.Dear Principal,The Central Vigilance Commission, which has a special responsibility under para 3(v) of Governmentof India Resolution no 371/20/99/AVD-III dated 4.4.1999, declares that the week beginning from 31stOctober every year should be observed as the Vigilance Awareness Week to commemorate the birthday ofthe Bismarck of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is known for representing thebest values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned. His endeavour to integrate the countryyielded appreciation from all corners. He also was a shining example of probity in public life.In continuation with the Board’s Circular No. 66 dated 15/09/11 the CBSE proposes to organize NationalDebate Competition for students of classes XI and XII as part of observing National Vigilance AwarenessWeek involving school children.National Debate Competition 20111. Eligibility(i) Students of classes XI and XII are eligible to participate in this competition.(ii) Each participating CBSE affiliated school is entitled to send only one team of two participants.One will speak in favour of the motion and the other against it.2. Topics for Debate Competition(i) Inspite of all the provisions of checks and balances in the constitution, there is a strong needfor the Lokpal Bill.(ii)(iii)(iv)The Right to Information Act, 2005 helps to develop a more vibrant democracy.The citizens can prevent corruption in a democracy.Who should be more vigilant – a state or a citizen in a democracy?July-September 2011 203

3. Rules of Debate• In the first round, debate competition will be organized in 8 regions of CBSE at Ajmer, Allahabad,Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Panchkula and Patna. Top two teams from eachregion will compete for the final rounds. Grand finals will be held at New Delhi during the week14th-18th November, 2011.• The language of the debate is either Hindi or English. Team should choose either Englishmedium or Hindi medium.• Use of charts, handouts, props, written briefs are not allowed in the competition. Students mustrely on oral argument only.• Judges will choose the winners on the basis of content, language, presentation of speech andspeaker’s ability to defend his/her point of view.• Each speaker will be given 3 (three) minutes to deliver his/her speech. There will be a warningbell after 2(two) minutes. Marks will be deducted for extra time taken by speaker.• Rebutting will be limited to two questions per team. Each team member may ask not more thanone question.• Each speaker will face two questions from the rebutting members. Member of the same teamis not allowed to ask question.• Rebuttals will be judged on the basis of content and relevance to the speech. Questions shouldbe speech specific.• The decision of the judges will be final.• The female participants must be accompanied by a female teacher in-charge.• The schools are required to make their own stay arrangements at the zonal and final rounds.• No TA/DA will be payable by the Board to the participants of the Regional rounds.• For final rounds, CBSE will pay TA/DA to the team and one teacher escort as per its norms.4. Procedure:• The Schools interested in participation are required to register online only for this eventthrough the CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in. No hard copies will be accepted by the Board.• Last date for online registration is 5th October, 2011. There would not be an extension of lastdate. After submission, the schools are required to take a print out of the form generated online.The requisite details must be filled in and should be sent to the concerned Regional Office bySpeed post by 15th October, 2011 positively.• A copy of the online generated form duly filled in and sent to the Regional Office must beretained for future reference and record.5. Prizes:• 1st prize to the winning team `10,000 +Trophy• 2nd Prize to the winning team ` 8,000 +Trophy• Best individual speaker ` 5,000 +Trophy• Second Best individual speaker ` 3,000204 Innovation in Education

• Best rebutting member 1st ` 2,000+ Trophy• Second best rebutting member ` 1,500.• Participation Certificates will be given to all students.Schools interested in participating in the National Debate Competition may register online by entering theiruser-id (affiliation number) and password (same which they used for online registration for Classes IX, X, XIand XII). After login, the requisite details must be filled in the registration form generated online. The formmust be submitted by clicking on the submit button. The details related to the name of the principal andhis/her mobile number may be edited by the concerned school before submission. No change in particularswill be allowed thereafter.Regards,Yours faithfully,Sugandh SharmaEducation Officer (Commerce)Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction:-1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791 111.7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12. Joint Secretary(ACAD).13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to HOD (AIEEE)18. PA to Director ( Academic), CBSE19. The PRO, CBSEEducation Officer (Commerce)July-September 2011 205

Website: www.cbse.nic.inCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002CBSE/ACADEMIC/CIRCULAR/2011 16/9/2011All Heads of InstitutionsAffiliated to the BoardDear Principal,Circular No.68/2011The Central Board of Secondary Education has been receiving, time and again, request for providingalternate question in Science subjects at the Senior School Certificate Examination for blind candidates.In order to facilitate visually impaired candidates to take Science subjects at the Senior Secondary level, theBoard decided to get the question papers in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biologyset separately without having any visual input w.e.f. 2011 examination.Since, the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology also contain practical component which thevisually impaired students will not be able to attempt, CBSE has decided to provide separate questionpapers in lieu of Practicals to visually impaired students, containing Multiple Choice Questions, based onthe Practical content.This new scheme will be implemented for students of Class XI from 2012, March examination andfor students of Class XIII from 2013 Board examination.You are requested to disseminate this information to all concerned.Yours faithfully,(Dr. Srijata Das)Education Officer206 Innovation in Education

Copy to :1 The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2 The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3 The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi-110 054.4 The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160 017.5 The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6 The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar – 791 1117 The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair - 744 101.8 The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector 3,Rohini, Delhi-110 085.9 All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliatedschools of the Board in their respective regions.10 The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.11 The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.12 The Library and Information Officer, CBSE13 EO to Chairman, CBSE14 PA to CE, CBSE15 PA to Secretary, CBSE16 PA to Director (Acad.)17 PA to HOD (AIEEE)18 PA to HOD (Edusat)19 PRO, CBSE20 SO (Academic)(Dr. Srijata Das)Education OfficerJuly-September 2011 207

Phones: 011-23231248, 23231067Email : svnapsecbse@gmail.comCENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi – 110 002CBSE/Acad/EO (RS)/Voc/2O11All Heads of Institutionsaffiliated to CBSECircular No.70/1129th Sept. 2011Dear Principal,Subject: Theory Paper of Office Practice and Secretaryship (Subject Code : 604).I am directed to inform you that the following changes have been made w.e.f. 2011 examination inthe subject mentioned above which may kindly be noted.Office Practice and Secretaryship (Subject Code: 604) (Theory)Sr. No. In the year 2010 In the Year 20111. Subject Nomenclature“Office Procedures and Practice”“Office Practice and Secretaryship”Common to Office Secretaryship, Stenography,Accounting and Auditing (Theory) Paper - I2. Time Allowed: 2Hrs. Time Allowed: 3Hrs.3. Maximum Marks : 30 Marks Maximum Marks : 60 Marks4. Total No. of Questions : 16 Total No. of Questions : 205. Question No.01 to 10 - 01 mark11 to 15 - 03 marks16 - 05 marksTotal - 30 marksQuestion No.01 to 10 - 02 mark11 to 16 - 03 marks17 - 04 marks18 to 20 - 06 marksTotal - 60 marksYours sincerely,(N. Nagaraju)Director (Academic)208 Innovation in Education

Copy to:1. The Director of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi- 110054.2. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi- 110016.3. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailsh Colony, New Delhi- 110048.4. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS Plaza, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-855. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A-Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ-PO, New Delhi.6. The Deputy Director of Education, Board Security Force, Block-10, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi -110003.7. The Secretary, AWES, Army Headquarters, Adjutant General Branch CE-4, Army Welfare EducationSociety, West Block No.: 3, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022.8. The Secretary & Director Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok (Sikkim)-737101.9. The Director of Education, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair-737101.10. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Auranachal Pradesh, Civil Sectt. Ita Nagar-740111,Auranachal Pradesh.11. The Director of Public Instruction, Chandigarh Administration, Sector-9, Chandigarh-160017.12. All the Director and other Officers of CBSE DELHI.13. E.O. to Chairman, CBSE, DELHI14. All the Regional Officers of the CBSE.15. All the Education Officers of the CBSE, DELHI.16. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE with a request to put the circular on the website.Director (Academic)July-September 2011 209

Rkkj luCkkslsd fnYyh-92Gram: CENBOSEC,Delhi-92Email: cbsedli@nda.vsnl.net.inWebsite: www.cbse.nic.indsUnzh; ekè;fed f'k{kk CkksMZ(Ekkuo lalk/u fodkl ea=kky;] Hkkjr ljdkj] ds v/hu ,d Lok;Rr laxBu)f'k{kk lnu] 17] bUlfVV~;w'kuy {ks=k] jkmt ,osU;q] fnYyh&110002-CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An Autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)“Shiksha Sadan”, 17, Institutional Area, Rouse Avenue, Delhi-110002.CBSE/ACAD/AEO/SAHODAYA/2011 30.09.2011Circular No. 71All the Chairpersons ofSahodaya School Complexes.Subject:18th National Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes 2011 to be held from 27th– 28th December, 2011 at Chennai (26th –Pre Conference Dinner)Dear All,The Central Board of Secondary School launched a networking concept among its schools called“SAHODAYA” in the year 1986. The concept of Sahodaya is imbued with the spirit of ‘caring & sharing’ andis meant to facilitate closer networking and collaboration among the schools of the CBSE family aimed atexcellence in education. The Sahodaya School Complex is a group of neighborhood schools who voluntarilycome together to share best practices and innovative strategies in various aspects of school education includingcurriculum design, evaluation and pedagogy and also in providing support to teachers by regular capacitybuilding exercises. Some Sahodaya clusters also engage with parents and leaders in the community to buildpartnerships and network for a larger cause.At present there are around 250 active Sahodaya School Clusters across the country with the networkingof 4500 schools. In order to bring Sahodaya members on a common platform the Board conducts a NationalAnnual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes every year on an identified theme of current educationalrelevance. Besides facilitating broad interactions among practitioners, it also serves as an effective channelof interaction between schools and the CBSE and thereby helps the Board in formulating its policies ina progressive and pragmatic manner. The deliberations on the issues arising out of the conference themetrigger meaningful thought processes which are then encapsulated in the form of Recommendations anddisseminated to the other members of the Sahodaya.1. Eighteenth National Annual Conference of Sahodaya Schools ComplexesThe Board proposes to conduct the 18th National Annual Sahodaya Conference at Chennai on 27thand 28th December 2011 with a pre-conference dinner on December 26th 2011. The detailed schedule210 Innovation in Education

will be communicated shortly and will also be available on the Chennai Sahodaya Schools Complexwebsite at www.chennaisahodaya.org. The theme of the conference is“Quality Improvements in Schools”. The sub-themes for the conference will be the following:i. Secondary Education in Context of Reformsii.iii.iv.From Constructivism to ConnectivismNetworking through Sahodaya ComplexesChild Centered Education and Pedagogyv. Assessment for Learningvi.vii.viii.ix.Implementing the Right to Education Act-2009Improving the Quality of TeachersHarnessing Mass Media for Education.Capacity Building through PPPYou are requested to kindly depute two or three principals from your Sahodaya School Complex toattend the proposed conference. In the event of more Principals from your Sahodaya School Complexesintending to attend, you may register on the enclosed registration form and mail it to the undersignedmarking a copy to the host Sahodaya before 30th November, 2011.2. Networking of Sahodayas through Central Sahodaya DatabaseThis year the CBSE has also begun a Project on Networking Sahodayas in collaboration with theGurgaon Chapter of Sahodaya School Complexes. Those Sahodayas who have active website may alsolike to register their complex at www.sahodayaschools.org. The stepwise procedure to get registered isdetailed out in the Annexure ‘A’ enclosed.3. Process of Creating a Sahodaya School ComplexIf you do not have Sahodaya Complex in your city, you may collaborate with your neighboring schoolsto create a new Sahodaya School Complex. The procedure to be followed is outlined below in easy steps:i. 5-10 schools which are located geographically close to each other can come together. ThePrincipal of any one school may convene a meeting of the Principals of all member schools toelect a President, Secretary, Treasurer and other office bearers on a rotation basis. They may give aname to their Sahodaya Cluster. In one district, there could be more than one Sahodaya Clusterdepending on the number of schools and geographical locations.ii.iii.The members may draw up a set of bye-laws for the Sahodaya School Complex delineating theaims of the voluntary body, the functions, duration of office etc. of office bearers, list of mainactivities, periodicity of meetings, subscription etcAn account in a local bank may be opened in the name of the Sahodaya School Complex to beoperated jointly by any two office bearers. The account should be audited annually and detailscirculated to all the members.July-September 2011 211

iv.An action plan for the whole year may be prepared in consultation with all the members. Dutiesfor carrying out different programmes may be allocated among members. The members shouldmeet at least once a month to review the activities and to take up for discussion any issue ofacademic nature.v. Once a Sahodaya Complex has been formed, the Secretary may send the details with names,addresses, phone numbers and E-mail ids of the President and Secretary to Director CentralBoard of Secondary Education September 30, 2011 Page 3 of 5 (Training), CBSE, at the followinge-mail id: cbsecp@gmail.com . The details may also be sent by post to: Al Hilal Ahmed, AssistantEducation Officer, Central Board of Secondary Education “Shiksha Sadan”, 17, InstitutionalArea, Rouse Avenue, Delhi – 110 002.Please note that the travel expenditure and the boarding and lodging expenses have to be borne bythe individual participant Sahodaya Complex and the Board will not reimburse any expenditure. The SSCChennai will be sending you complete details of the conference in due course. A separate website is alsobeing created so that you can make online registration. Details of the same will be communicated to you bySSC Chennai. The details will also be available on CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in shortly. The Board looksforward to your active participation in the conference.With regards,Yours sincerely,Copy to:(Dr Sadhana Parashar)Director (Training)1. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schoolsof the Board in their respective regions.2. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.3. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.4. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE5. E.O. to Chairman, CBSE6. PA to Secretary, CBSE7. PA to CE, CBSE8. PA to Director (Acad.)9. PA to HOD (AIEEE)10. PA to HOD (Edusat)11. PRO, CBSE212 Innovation in Education

Annexure ‘A’Procedure for networking the Sahodaya website to the Central Sahodaya Database.Step 1.Step 2.Step3.Step 4.Step 5.Log on to www.sahodayaschools.orgOn the home page click on ‘Register Now’ tab‘Register Now’ form will open, fill the relevant information in the form andclick Submit button given at the bottom of the pageAfter submission of the form you will receive a welcome mail on your emailid which will confirm your email id, password and your membership on thewebsiteClick member login button to open your accountNote: Please note that this site will only connect Sahodaya school cluster websites and not individual schools. Yourindividual schools will find a place under the SSC website.July-September 2011 213

REGISTRATION FORM – BVB (DELHI)Eighteenth Annual National Conference of Sahodaya Schools Complexes26 to 28 December 2011, ChennaiNAME:Sahodaya Represented:SchoolContact Details:TITLE SURNAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAMEComplete Mailing Address:City:Accompanying Principal(s)Name(s):Work Phone:Fax:E-mail:Homepage:http://Home Phone:Mobile:Accommodation Booking(please tick):ABThrough ConferenceManager at Hotel*Reservation Number Assigned:Payment due:_____________Not RequiredDate*Only for confirmed bookingsConference Participants Signature214 Innovation in Education

Please register online for participation at http://www.chennaisahodaya.orgSecretary, Sahodaya Schools Complex, Chennai Chapter,BHAVAN’S RAJAJI VIDYASHRAM“Bhavani Campus”, No. 6 Kilpauk Gardern Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010Phone: 91-44-2644 2823/2618 Fax: 91-44-26604466Mail a soft copy also to :Al Hilal Ahmed, Assistant Education Officer,Central Board of Secondary Education, “Shiksha Sadan”, 17, Institutional Area,Rouse Avenue, Delhi – 110 002, cbsecp@gmail.com,Phone 011-23237780Please Write Registration Form for participation in 18 th National Conference at Chennai as the subjectof the MailJuly-September 2011 215

Gram: CENBOSEC Phones: 22509252-59Website: www.cbse.nic.in Fax: 22515826CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(An autonomous Organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092CBSE/DIR(TRG)/IOE/2011 26th September, 2011Circular No.72/2011All the Heads of Independent Schoolsaffiliated to the CBSESubject:First and Second “Strategic Management and Leadership Programme” (face to face course)forPrincipals proposed by the Institute of Education, University of LondonDear Principal,As you may be aware, CBSE has been conducting training programmes for Principals in ‘StrategicManagement & Leadership’ in collaboration with the various Management Institutes like Indian Institutesof Management, NUEPA and other Management Institutes of repute. The overwhelming response from thePrincipals of affiliated schools has made the Board explore other avenues for providing training to Heads ofInstitutions since the intake for these courses is hugely oversubscribed.The CBSE is pleased to state that the Institute of Education, University of London has confirmed twoprogrammes on ‘Strategic Management & Leadership’ for the Principals.Programme Objectives:• To highlight different aspects and styles of leadership and build participants’ capacities in excellentmanagement including management of values and ethics, interpersonal relations and conflictresolution.• To strengthen participants’ capabilities in strategic management processes including the developmentof a strategic plan for their area of responsibility, covering aspects such as teaching and learning, staffdevelopment, operational and financial management.• To raise participants’ awareness of how modern school management improves school effectiveness.• To develop participants’ capacities in the strategic management of external relations includingpartnership with parents and the community.• To acquaint participants with emerging issues in school education including Continuous andComprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and School Based Assessment in the wake of examination reformsmooted by CBSE.The schedule of the face to face element of these training Programme is as follows:1. Program-1(P-1) : 12-16 December, 20112. Program-2(P-2) : 23-27 January, 2012216 Innovation in Education

Venue for the Program–1Venue:Contact Person:Contact No.:Laxman Public School, Hauz Khas Enclave, New DelhiDr. Usha Ram011-26967041 (between 08:00 am to 03:30 pm)We are inviting the applications for Program-2 but the details of the Venue school and Venue city will befinalized later.Fee for the Training Programme:The fee for the five day training programme will be Rs. 31,000/- per participant.Preference will be given to those Principals who have never attended any Training Programme conductedby IIM or NUEPA or any other Management Institute (organized in collaboration with CBSE) earlier;are active partners of various initiatives of the Board (hosting workshops, seminars etc.); are members of aSahodaya cluster; and contribute regularly to the CENBOSEC, the quarterly journal of CBSE.Principals/Managers/Educators who are interested in participating in these training programmes are requestedto complete the enclosed Registration Form and send it to the following address:-Dr. Sadhana ParasharDirector (Training)Central Board of Secondary Education‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse AvenueInstitutional Area, Delhi– 110002The Registration Form can also be e-mailed to: sadhanap.cbse@gmail.comThe Registration Form should be accompanied with demand draft for Rs. 31,000/- (Rupees Thirty OneThousand Only) in favour of Secretary CBSE payable at Delhi. The applicants should mention his/her detailsat the back of the demand draft. The last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form for Program-1is 15th October, 2011 and for Program-2 is 15th November, 2011.Yours sincerely,Encl:1. Registration Form2. Course Structure of the programme(Dr. Sadhana Parashar)Director (Training)July-September 2011 217

Copy with a request to respective Heads of Directorates/KVS/NVS/CTSA as indicated below to alsodisseminate the information to all concerned schools under their jurisdiction and to nominate and sponsorfive Educators/Principals for their organisation:1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,New Delhi-110 016.2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi.3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,Delhi- 110 054.4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9,Chandigarh- 160 017.5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737 101.6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar- 791 1117. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair-744 101.8. Director of Education, SIE, CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, PO 744103, A&N Island.9. The Secretary, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESS ESS Plaza, Community Centre,Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110 085.10. All the Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of theindependent schools affiliated with the Board in their respective regions.11. The Education Officers/AEOs of the Academic Branch, CBSE.12. The Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to put this circular on the CBSE website.13. The Library and Information Officer, CBSE14. EO to Chairman, CBSE15. PA to CE, CBSE16. PA to Secretary, CBSE17. PA to Director (ACAD.)18. PA to HOD (AIEEE)19. PA to HOD (EDUSAT)20. PRO, CBSEDirector (Training)218 Innovation in Education

REGISTRATION FORM‘STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME’ FOR PRINCIPALS PROPOSED BY THEINSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LONDONP-1: 12-16 December, 2011 PROGRAM APPLIED FOR P –P- 2: 23-27 January, 20121. Name of the Principal/Educator/Manager:2. Number of years spent working on this Designation:3. Name and address of the school with Pin Code:4. Status of the School: Secondary/Senior Secondary5. Phone No.(s) with STD Code: Office: _________________________Residence:______________________Mobile:_________________________6. No. of the years for which the school has been affiliated with theCBSE:7. E-mail id:8. Whether the Principal has already attended training programmeconducted by CBSE at any of the IIM’s or NUEPA, New DelhiYes/Noor other Management Institute (If so when and where):9. Whether the school has organized any programme sponsored byYes/Nothe CBSE: (If yes please give details)10. Whether the school is a member of any Sahodaya Complex or not:Yes/No(If yes, please give details.)11. Any contribution to the field of Education you would like tomention:12. Articles contributed to CENBOSEC / National/ InternationalJournals:13. Books published, if any: (Separate list may be enclosed)14. Demand Draft NumberDeclaration: All the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.Date: ________________Signature: _________________Please note:• The last date for receiving the duly filled Registration Form for Program-1 is 15th October 2011 and for Program-2 is 15thNovember, 2011.• Other details will be conveyed to the selected participants later.• This Registration Form SHOULD BE accompanied with the demand draft for the fee at this stage. The demand draft should bein favour of Secretary CBSE payable at Delhi. The applicant may kindly write all his/her details at the back of the Bank DraftThe hard copy of the duly filled in Registration Form (as per the format given above) along with the demand draft may be posted to:Dr. Sadhana Parashar,Director (Training),Central Board of Secondary Education,‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17-Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, Delhi– 110 002July-September 2011 219

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONSTRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR PRINCIPALSSHORT COURSE OUTLINEDr Raphael WilkinsPro Director (International Consultancy), Institute of Education, andDirector of International AffairsLondon Centre for Leadership in LearningThe Institute of Education, University of London20 Bedford WayLondonWC1H 0ALUK220 Innovation in Education

IntroductionThis course has been designed for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Republic of India, bythe London Centre for Leadership in Learning (LCLL), which is a department of the Institute of Education,University of London.The course design adopts a collaborative approach in which CBSE is both client and delivery partner, in thelatter capacity making inputs to the delivery of two of the course sessions as well as leading on in-countryoperational management.This programme aims to support school principals in attaining international levels of effectiveness in schoolstrategic management and leadership, especially through the following objectives.• To highlight different aspects and styles of leadership and build participants’ capacities in excellentmanagement including management of values and ethics, interpersonal relations and conflictresolution• To strengthen participants’ capabilities in strategic management processes including thedevelopment of a strategic plan for their area of responsibility, covering aspects such as teachingand learning, staff development, operational and financial management• To raise participants’ awareness of how modern school management improves schooleffectiveness• To develop participants’ capacities in the strategic management of external relations includingpartnership with parents and the community• To acquaint participants with emerging issues in school education including Continuous andComprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and School Based Assessment in the wake of examinationreforms mooted by CBSE.To achieve these aims the programme has the following components.• Pre-course reading• Pre-course assessment of development needs and interests• Pre-course task 1• Pre-course task 2• Intensive face-to-face course (5 days)• Practical application task• Award of certificate upon evidence that final practical application task has been completed.The course components are described below.As indicated above, successful completion of all course components will result in the award of a Certificateof Completion.July-September 2011 221

Course Features• The course draws on expert knowledge and research on school strategic management andleadership around the world.• High quality facilitation will be provided by expert trainers. It is designed to achieve richcollaborative learning througha) drawing on participants’ own experiences and insights in relation to key leadership themesb) providing appropriate measures of challenge and support.• Study materials will be provided to guide, support and challenge participants’ thinking and practice.These will take the form of summaries of research, examples of good practice and stimulatingthink pieces on aspects of leadership.• In addition to presentations and interactive workshop sessions, the course includes a problembasedlearning exercise and the development of practical leadership skills including listening,persuading, giving feedback, coaching, and making presentations.• Participants will use a reflection and personal action planning workbook to record their learningas they progress through the course.• The course will be conducted in English.Pre-course readingTwo items of pre-reading will be provided. Participants will be expected to come to the short course readyto discuss these.Pre-course assessment of development needs and interestsParticipants will be asked to complete a questionnaire before attending the short course. This will be used togain information about participants’ interests and perceived development needs.Pre-course Task 1Participants will be asked to produce a brief description of an aspect of the work of their school which theyregard as particularly successfulPre-course Task 2Participants will be asked to describe something in their school which represents a problem formanagement.222 Innovation in Education

Intensive short course (5 days)Day 1IntroductionsGround rules and learning methodsInteractive workshop:Who is an effective principal?What expectations are placed upon principals in India and in the UK?What part is played by leadership in meeting those expectations?Why is effective leadership important?Introduction to the Problem Based Learning TaskPlenary address: Leading Where? Vision and ValuesDay 2Problem Based Learning TaskInteractive workshop:Strategic management of resourcesSkills development session: sharing successes and challengesManaging people: including dealing with difficult situationsPlenary update on emerging issues in school education: this session co-presented with CBSEDay 3Interactive workshops:Leading teaching and learningLeading professional developmentProblem Based Learning taskPlenary session on introducing/strengthening a coaching culture in schoolsDay 4Paired coaching activityInteractive workshops:External relations and partnership with parents and communitiesStrategic planning and strategic deliveryPreparation of presentationsPlenary address: Leading How? Vision to RealityJuly-September 2011 223

Day 5Group Presentations. This activity will be co-facilitated with CBSEReflection and Personal Action PlanningPreparatory work for post-course task: preparing a strategic development planCourse evaluation and closurePractical application taskParticipants will be expected to complete a strategic planning task in the period immediately following thecourse. The submission of this task will trigger the release of the Certificate of Completion.A NOTE ON PROBLEM-BASED LEARNINGProblem-based learning is a form of learning which helps to develop individual and group skills which arerelevant to people in senior management positions.Participants are put into groups. The group is presented with a problem and has to come up with a solution,and then present that solution persuasively. This work is carried out over several days, through a series oftasks. As in real life, there are rules controlling how each task is to be done. Also as in real life, some detailsof the tasks are only given at the time, without prior warning.In order to complete the challenge successfully, the following rules must be observed.All members of the group have equal statusAll members of the group must make a full contribution, although the group can agree to allocate particularfunctions to particular members.Decisions are to be reached by agreement.Any disagreements are to be resolved within the group.The solution presented must be supported by the whole group.Provided that these rules are followed, the group is free to choose its working methods. For example, a groupmight decide to take turns to act as ‘chairman’. A group can decide that for part of the time, they will splitup and work on individual tasks before coming together again. A group can take any reasonable steps tocomplete the tasks well, such as having additional meetings outside the working day, or accessing sources ofinformation.224 Innovation in Education

INTRODUCING OUR TEAMDr Raphael Wilkins (Course Leader)Raphael Wilkins is Pro Director (International Consultancy and Knowledge Transfer) and Director ofInternational Affairs in the London Centre for Leadership in Learning, Institute of Education, University ofLondon, and is also President of the College of Teachers. Before joining LCLL in 2006 his career includedteaching; education officer roles in four local authorities including over 12 years in Chief Officer level posts;national roles with Parliament and the local authority associations; six years of senior level consultancy,research and writing; and attachments to a number of universities. His work in local government includedestablishing a new local education authority, and also designing a learning campus cited as ‘Britain’s mostinnovative school’. Raphael has significant experience of working with Ministers and other senior decisionmakers, and of designing and leading development activities for senior education leaders.At LCLL he is responsible for the development and management of international consultancy and relatedthird-stream activity. Raphael’s main specialism is education leadership and change and he has publishedextensively in this field. His international consultancies include projects in China, India, Saudi Arabia,Pakistan, Yemen, Southern Sudan and Mexico.Carol TaylorCarol Taylor is the Programme Leader: Strategic Professional Development at LCLL. Carol was a professionaldevelopment (PD) leader and Deputy Head until 2006 presenting her school’s approach to PD at a South-East regional conference in 2005. She has extensive experience of working to support beginning teachers,newly qualified and graduate teachers and overseas trained teachers working as a programme facilitator andassessor for the Institute of Education and University of Hertfordshire.Carol currently works with schools and local authorities - both locally, nationally and internationally - insupporting the professional development of the school workforce. She is the co-designer with Vivienne Porrittof the highly successful Innovative Leadership of CPD, an M level module: MA Leadership (IOE). Carol isthe lead facilitator on this programme which was commissioned by London local authorities as part of theTeacher Development Agency (TDA) Leadership of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) project.Carol is also the co- leader and a facilitator of ‘Aspiring to Leadership’ - a tailored professional developmentprogramme that plays a key role in the succession planning strategies for several London local authorities.She is also the project leader for the LCLL’s innovative approach to improving performance managementand a current focus of her work is on supporting schools and clusters to develop collaborative professionaldevelopment opportunities. She was a regional consultant for LCLL within the TDAs Effective Practicesnational programme and she has published in various articles, most recently in Earley. P. and Porritt. V.Effective Practices in Continuing Professional Development. Lessons from Schools (2010).Karen Spence-ThomasKaren Spence-Thomas is Programme Leader for CPD and Aspiring Leaders at the LCLL. She is alsoresponsible for developing innovative approaches to the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) at the Instituteof Education, designing tailored support for GTs across clusters of schools in London. Prior to this, Karentaught and held senior leadership roles in London schools for 20 years until 2004 and was part of team thatJuly-September 2011 225

established a highly successful new sixth form centre during that time. Her experience in working with the14 to 19 age range then led her to work as a consultant for a number of local authorities before joining theLCLL in 2008.Karen has a particular interest and experience in designing and facilitating tailored leadership and professionaldevelopment programmes; improving teaching and learning through observation and coaching; curriculuminnovation and strategic planning in the 14 to19 phase. She teaches on the MA Leadership at the LCLL(Aspiring Leaders and Innovative CPD Leaders modules) and, along with Carol, leads sessions on evaluatingimpact and an innovative approach to improving performance management. She is currently developing aprofessional development programme for schools and clusters to support teachers working collaborativelyby engaging in action and enquiry research.226 Innovation in Education

Suggestions/Feedback Form for CENBOSECToThe ChairmanCentral Board of Secondary EducationShiksha Kendra, 2, Community CentrePreet Vihar, New Delhi - 110 092Subject : General Suggestion/Feedback for CENBOSEC (Vol. …................ Month…................)Dear Sir,Suggestions/Feedback :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From:Name : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Address :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------E-mail id :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Phone/Fax :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: You may detach this sheet and send the Suggestion/Feedback of the CENBOSEC at the above mentioned address.