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Showing posts with label Grade 9. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grade 9. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, August 16, 2010
Dipali Bajaj makes Inventure Academy proud at State Athletic Meet
“My hard work has paid off,” remarks Dipali Bajaj grade 9 student of Inventure Academy who defeated some of the best sportsmen in the state and secured second position in Javelin Throw at 22nd DYSS –Karnataka State Junior and Senior Athletics Championship-2010!
“The fact that I am 14 and most of the participants in Under 16 group were elder to looked bigger and stronger than me, made me a little nervous initially,” says Dipali recalling how she felt beig among the cream of sportpersons from across the state.
But her javelin throw which recorded 18.27 meters, securing the second position in the U-16 girld category has surprised herself.
But the Inventure Academy athletics coach Srinivas Naidu, who has been training Dipali during After School Sports session says he was very confident about his student's performance at the meet.
" Seeing the amount of hard work the children put in during practise sessions, I nwas sure that Inventure Academy would leave a mark in the event," says Srinivas brimming with joy.
This Athletics Championship saw around 1500 best athletes from across the State in action. The three day event which started on 12th of August 2010 was organized by Bangalore Urban District Athletic Association (BUDAA) under the aegis of Karnataka Athletic Association.
Students participating in other sports who made us proud are as follows.
Payal Kela- 4th in Triathlon (U-14)
Anthony Shek- 4th in Long Jump (U-16)
Thahmina D Choudhary- 5th in Shot put (U-14)
Nirvair Nair- 5th in Shot put (U-14)
This three day meet served as a selection trails for the South Zone starting 19th August 2010 and National Games to be held on a later date.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Samit Basu interacts with Inventure Academy students
Meet Samit Basu, one of the first Indian English writers, who dropped his management course at IIM Ahmedabad to pursue course in broadcasting and documentary University of Westminster, London.
Having written three best selling novels, The Simoqin Prophecies, The Manticore’s Secret, The Unwaba Revelations, Basu now 31, published his first work when he was 23, making him one of India’s youngest authors at the time. He was also declared as India’s most promising `Emerging Indians’ by a survey conducted by IMRB and The Week.
The writer is in the city to launch his fourth novel- Terror of the Titanic- Morningstar Agency Adventure and also visited Inventure Academy to address the students, prior to the launch on Tuesday, 13th July 2010.
``I chose to be a writer because of a complete lack of other skills,’’ chuckles Basu while answering a question from one of the students on the reason for him being a writer.
On a serious note he elaborates, `` There is nothing magical which inspires me to write. Be it writing a script for a movie, a graphic novel or a column in a newspaper, it is something that I love doing and comes to me easily.”
Explaining to students on how to plan a story, he suggests, “ I had read somewhere that every story, real or reel, happens as we all want something and the story ends with us, either being successful in getting it or failing to do so. Design your plot first as that helps a big deal”
Students quizzed him on various topics ranging from the reason why Hitler is one of the most well known personalities from history; influence music has on creative writing and if he could name one of his future characters in graphic novels after Ishaan Pujari, their mischievous classmate!
Summarizing his healthy interaction with Inventure Academy students Basu opines, “There are obviously not many schools in India which encourage a child to think and Inventure Academy is one of them.’’
Having written three best selling novels, The Simoqin Prophecies, The Manticore’s Secret, The Unwaba Revelations, Basu now 31, published his first work when he was 23, making him one of India’s youngest authors at the time. He was also declared as India’s most promising `Emerging Indians’ by a survey conducted by IMRB and The Week.
The writer is in the city to launch his fourth novel- Terror of the Titanic- Morningstar Agency Adventure and also visited Inventure Academy to address the students, prior to the launch on Tuesday, 13th July 2010.
``I chose to be a writer because of a complete lack of other skills,’’ chuckles Basu while answering a question from one of the students on the reason for him being a writer.
On a serious note he elaborates, `` There is nothing magical which inspires me to write. Be it writing a script for a movie, a graphic novel or a column in a newspaper, it is something that I love doing and comes to me easily.”
Explaining to students on how to plan a story, he suggests, “ I had read somewhere that every story, real or reel, happens as we all want something and the story ends with us, either being successful in getting it or failing to do so. Design your plot first as that helps a big deal”
Students quizzed him on various topics ranging from the reason why Hitler is one of the most well known personalities from history; influence music has on creative writing and if he could name one of his future characters in graphic novels after Ishaan Pujari, their mischievous classmate!
Summarizing his healthy interaction with Inventure Academy students Basu opines, “There are obviously not many schools in India which encourage a child to think and Inventure Academy is one of them.’’
Friday, June 25, 2010
INVENTURING- A unique foundation program at Inventure Academy
A new academic session at Inventure Academy does not start with books, uniforms or in classrooms but with Inventuring - a unique foundation program aimed at cementing bonds between teachers and students, making new students comfortable and setting the key note for expectations at Inventure Academy.
Students engage in projects – both single and in groups – and experience first hand, the creative process, thinking-out- of- the- box and being active participants in a team. The hidden agenda is helping students realize their inner potential, making them believe in themselves, understanding ways of true learning and respecting interdependence.
“It is because there is no `One Way’ to get the best out of the children,’’ states Inventure Academy Head of Kindergarten and Primary, Shaheen Shafi, who has been the architect and part of this tradition of Inventuring since inception.
Designed on Howard Gardener’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and Inventure’s core values , the 2010-11 ‘Inventuring’ started with a daily schedule of students participating in four broad categories- Outdoor, Classroom Projects, Choice Time and Golden Time.
During Inventuring, each day started with an outdoor activity, like dance or sports, to kick-start mental and physical agility and facilitating team bonding. This was followed with classroom projects based on exploring Multiple Intelligences (MI) of students.
The classroom projects on multiple intelligences had larger themes like Colors Of Our World, Creative Sparks, Think-a thon under which students were tasks specific to their grades.
In Colors of Our World, students of grade 1 and 2 created pictures using cardboard shapes, grade 3 and 4 created a family using balloons, wool, paint, fabric and cotton. Grades 5 and 6 students created a chandelier using empty bottles, straws and paper cups. Grade 7 and 8 painted their groups to create a “people sculpture” based on a few topics/themes, and grades 9 and 10 had to create an installation based on the topic of the cityscape using the fabrics & card board.
Similarly under creative sparks, each class was divided into groups of five students who made an advertisement either on washing powder, shampoo, dog food, energy drink, tooth-paste and sell it in the most convincing manner to their peers and teachers!
Think-a-thon was equally fun as students in primary section were either asked to make a toy using plastic glasses and straws, make a card game and define its rules and demonstrate how to play, make a 3-D model of a house from a given floor plan.
``The activities of project, were designed to judge their logical thinking, functionality, creativity, variety, co-ordination, rhythm and stage presentation,’’ adds Shaheen.
``It was amazing to see the creative ideas in students and their conviction in presenting it as the best,’’ exclaims Ekta Bhasin a teacher of grade 5B.While students from smaller grades designed telephone, bells, bouncing balls and juice set for Barbie by using only five plastic glasses and straws, the higher grades students designed different phases of a space ship prior to its launch.
Classroom projects were then followed by Choice Time which would give students a choice of activity from options like sketching, climbing wall, mosaic art, gardening or cooking. The aim of having a Choice Time as part of Inventuring is to nurture individuality and give students an opportunity to explore different choices before zeroing in on what they are best at.
The Inventuring day wrapped up with Golden Time- an integral part of learning, where students’ reflected on their day’s learning and sharing related experiences.
`` My project on choosing natural elements to create music during Wild Wide World has changed my view towards my surrounding. I realized that even a few pebbles in a plastic bottle can create a beautiful beat,’’ says new student Aishwarya Hirve, grade 4 summarizing her understanding facilitated by Golden Time.
Curtains came down on Inventuring with a Sleepover for grades 3 and above during which students along with teachers stayed back in school for a night, a once-in-a year event. ``It was sports, bonfire, music, dance and good food on offer. Most of the arrangements were made by our school and it was only fun and activity for us,’’ says Tarang Shah of grade 5 B.
Students and teachers went around the campus, collected wood for the bonfire, and danced around on music, played games. ``While some used mattress provided by school, others got their sleeping bags and chatted till late in the night.
``This is what the aim of Inventuring is, to notice one child amongst many and to look at the world through his eyes,’’ summarizes Shaheen.
Students engage in projects – both single and in groups – and experience first hand, the creative process, thinking-out- of- the- box and being active participants in a team. The hidden agenda is helping students realize their inner potential, making them believe in themselves, understanding ways of true learning and respecting interdependence.
“It is because there is no `One Way’ to get the best out of the children,’’ states Inventure Academy Head of Kindergarten and Primary, Shaheen Shafi, who has been the architect and part of this tradition of Inventuring since inception.
Designed on Howard Gardener’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and Inventure’s core values , the 2010-11 ‘Inventuring’ started with a daily schedule of students participating in four broad categories- Outdoor, Classroom Projects, Choice Time and Golden Time.
During Inventuring, each day started with an outdoor activity, like dance or sports, to kick-start mental and physical agility and facilitating team bonding. This was followed with classroom projects based on exploring Multiple Intelligences (MI) of students.
The classroom projects on multiple intelligences had larger themes like Colors Of Our World, Creative Sparks, Think-a thon under which students were tasks specific to their grades.
In Colors of Our World, students of grade 1 and 2 created pictures using cardboard shapes, grade 3 and 4 created a family using balloons, wool, paint, fabric and cotton. Grades 5 and 6 students created a chandelier using empty bottles, straws and paper cups. Grade 7 and 8 painted their groups to create a “people sculpture” based on a few topics/themes, and grades 9 and 10 had to create an installation based on the topic of the cityscape using the fabrics & card board.
Similarly under creative sparks, each class was divided into groups of five students who made an advertisement either on washing powder, shampoo, dog food, energy drink, tooth-paste and sell it in the most convincing manner to their peers and teachers!
Think-a-thon was equally fun as students in primary section were either asked to make a toy using plastic glasses and straws, make a card game and define its rules and demonstrate how to play, make a 3-D model of a house from a given floor plan.
``The activities of project, were designed to judge their logical thinking, functionality, creativity, variety, co-ordination, rhythm and stage presentation,’’ adds Shaheen.
``It was amazing to see the creative ideas in students and their conviction in presenting it as the best,’’ exclaims Ekta Bhasin a teacher of grade 5B.While students from smaller grades designed telephone, bells, bouncing balls and juice set for Barbie by using only five plastic glasses and straws, the higher grades students designed different phases of a space ship prior to its launch.
Classroom projects were then followed by Choice Time which would give students a choice of activity from options like sketching, climbing wall, mosaic art, gardening or cooking. The aim of having a Choice Time as part of Inventuring is to nurture individuality and give students an opportunity to explore different choices before zeroing in on what they are best at.
The Inventuring day wrapped up with Golden Time- an integral part of learning, where students’ reflected on their day’s learning and sharing related experiences.
`` My project on choosing natural elements to create music during Wild Wide World has changed my view towards my surrounding. I realized that even a few pebbles in a plastic bottle can create a beautiful beat,’’ says new student Aishwarya Hirve, grade 4 summarizing her understanding facilitated by Golden Time.
Curtains came down on Inventuring with a Sleepover for grades 3 and above during which students along with teachers stayed back in school for a night, a once-in-a year event. ``It was sports, bonfire, music, dance and good food on offer. Most of the arrangements were made by our school and it was only fun and activity for us,’’ says Tarang Shah of grade 5 B.
Students and teachers went around the campus, collected wood for the bonfire, and danced around on music, played games. ``While some used mattress provided by school, others got their sleeping bags and chatted till late in the night.
``This is what the aim of Inventuring is, to notice one child amongst many and to look at the world through his eyes,’’ summarizes Shaheen.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Writer's Workshop at Inventure-A Delightful Literary Experience
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
I offer my sincerest apologies for not knowing who said that. Anyway, I came home after the workshop at 5 in the evening, due to a comedy of errors for which I was largely responsible, but apart from that, the workshop was one of the most enriching ‘meeting of minds’ that I have ever been to. We did have a funny feeling when we were informed about the Writer's Workshop but we were proved wrong when the actual event took place.It started at about 1.45 p.m.with the introduction of Jagrithi Ma'am.She introduced all the three authors which was very impressive.
Daveed, my class mate gave his understanding and opinion of the short story written by Mrs.Anuradha Nalapat.He was quite frank with his critical opinion and I think that is what Literature is about.Sanaa Bano of Grade 10 IG, gave her bit about Ms.Christina Daniel's short story which was in detail and then came the crisp presentation of Asha of Grade 11.
We were then divided into three groups moderated by the writers and we analysed the story.I was part of the group that was analyzing the premier chapter of Kite Strings, a novel by Andaleeb Wajid and also the one responsible for her fame. Pondering over the plethora of hidden meanings and themes in the excerpt was like playing one of those games around teatime. Everyone had something to say; some opinions were serious while others were a welcome laugh from them. Needless to say, the latter opinions occurred more. Having Nandini ma’am moderate the session along with the author added a bit of her traditional touch to the proceedings; we had to find an adjective beginning with the first letter of our name.
We came up with a long list of these, and laughed as each person coined their sobriquet. And then began the serious analysis. We all had to pick our favorite aspect of the story, followed by grouping up and taking care of different aspects of any piece of literature; setting, plot, themes, vocabulary, etc. Then was the general discussion, with everyone having something to say. We were then asked to read the story thoroughly and pick out things that we could see in the story that others couldn’t. That done, we began a long but friendly interrogation of the author, and Nandini ma’am rounded it off by asking the author if our analyses were correct and she said yes, they were. The ceremony was formally concluded by Ms. Pritam Benjamin, former Principal and the Educational Consultant.She gave a beautiful touch to this great literary event in her own style.Nihaal Aarons then gave a short vote of thanks and a token of appreciation and gratitude was presented to the guest speakers. All in all, it was an event which will not be forgotten by senior school in the years to come.
By Aditya Chandrashekhar
Grade 9B
Media Pod
I offer my sincerest apologies for not knowing who said that. Anyway, I came home after the workshop at 5 in the evening, due to a comedy of errors for which I was largely responsible, but apart from that, the workshop was one of the most enriching ‘meeting of minds’ that I have ever been to. We did have a funny feeling when we were informed about the Writer's Workshop but we were proved wrong when the actual event took place.It started at about 1.45 p.m.with the introduction of Jagrithi Ma'am.She introduced all the three authors which was very impressive.
Daveed, my class mate gave his understanding and opinion of the short story written by Mrs.Anuradha Nalapat.He was quite frank with his critical opinion and I think that is what Literature is about.Sanaa Bano of Grade 10 IG, gave her bit about Ms.Christina Daniel's short story which was in detail and then came the crisp presentation of Asha of Grade 11.
We were then divided into three groups moderated by the writers and we analysed the story.I was part of the group that was analyzing the premier chapter of Kite Strings, a novel by Andaleeb Wajid and also the one responsible for her fame. Pondering over the plethora of hidden meanings and themes in the excerpt was like playing one of those games around teatime. Everyone had something to say; some opinions were serious while others were a welcome laugh from them. Needless to say, the latter opinions occurred more. Having Nandini ma’am moderate the session along with the author added a bit of her traditional touch to the proceedings; we had to find an adjective beginning with the first letter of our name.
We came up with a long list of these, and laughed as each person coined their sobriquet. And then began the serious analysis. We all had to pick our favorite aspect of the story, followed by grouping up and taking care of different aspects of any piece of literature; setting, plot, themes, vocabulary, etc. Then was the general discussion, with everyone having something to say. We were then asked to read the story thoroughly and pick out things that we could see in the story that others couldn’t. That done, we began a long but friendly interrogation of the author, and Nandini ma’am rounded it off by asking the author if our analyses were correct and she said yes, they were. The ceremony was formally concluded by Ms. Pritam Benjamin, former Principal and the Educational Consultant.She gave a beautiful touch to this great literary event in her own style.Nihaal Aarons then gave a short vote of thanks and a token of appreciation and gratitude was presented to the guest speakers. All in all, it was an event which will not be forgotten by senior school in the years to come.
By Aditya Chandrashekhar
Grade 9B
Media Pod
Sunday, January 31, 2010
The Science Exhibition At Inventure Academy-Jan 30th, 2010
ALL IS WELL at Inventure Academy!
Yes I know, the title is derived from one of the catchphrases of 3 Idiots, but I write thus due to the Science Fair held at Inventure by the students of Grade 7, and due to the fact that “health food” was one of the main attractions being offered. Despite these tough economic times, the enterprising students managed to seize the day (as well as a lot of money) in true Inventure fashion, and I can say that parents’ wallets were considerably lighter by the time the ingredients were done and over. There were lots of happy smiles around the place, as you will see in the photos.
Healthy Eating
There were many more attractions being offered as well. Firstly, a gargantuan representation of the basis of chemistry, the Periodic Table, loomed over the scene, providing a welcome shade from the summer heat at Inventure. Though lots of information about the 114 elements was present, some of the elements were more interesting than others. For instance, Rhodium is an element that is a hard and dense silver transition metal and a member of the platinum group and is used in alloys with platinum, symbol is Rh and atomic number 45. Its name comes from the Greek word ‘rhodon’, meaning ‘rose’. Next Strontium, a silvery, soft metallic element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38. It is highly reactive and turns yellow when exposed to air. It is named after a Scottish village, Strontia. Last but not least, there is “The Poisoner’s Poison’ or Thallium, a soft, grey, malleable poor metal, which resembles tin but discolours when exposed to air, with atomic number 81 and symbol Tl. It has been given its rather ominous sobriquet due to the fact that thallium is highly toxic and is used for murder. Apart from that, thallium is also used in the electronics and glass industries.
Scientists in the making.....
And to conclude this tome of happenings on Friday 30th January 2010, our scientists, Arincheyan Gerald and Karan Abrol were explaining their experiment to find out what makes geckos change color to the bystanders, including myself. And did I mention the PTM running parallel to the event? Oh well, that’s Inventure for you!
Aditya Chandrasekar,
MediaPod
Yes I know, the title is derived from one of the catchphrases of 3 Idiots, but I write thus due to the Science Fair held at Inventure by the students of Grade 7, and due to the fact that “health food” was one of the main attractions being offered. Despite these tough economic times, the enterprising students managed to seize the day (as well as a lot of money) in true Inventure fashion, and I can say that parents’ wallets were considerably lighter by the time the ingredients were done and over. There were lots of happy smiles around the place, as you will see in the photos.
Healthy Eating
There were many more attractions being offered as well. Firstly, a gargantuan representation of the basis of chemistry, the Periodic Table, loomed over the scene, providing a welcome shade from the summer heat at Inventure. Though lots of information about the 114 elements was present, some of the elements were more interesting than others. For instance, Rhodium is an element that is a hard and dense silver transition metal and a member of the platinum group and is used in alloys with platinum, symbol is Rh and atomic number 45. Its name comes from the Greek word ‘rhodon’, meaning ‘rose’. Next Strontium, a silvery, soft metallic element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38. It is highly reactive and turns yellow when exposed to air. It is named after a Scottish village, Strontia. Last but not least, there is “The Poisoner’s Poison’ or Thallium, a soft, grey, malleable poor metal, which resembles tin but discolours when exposed to air, with atomic number 81 and symbol Tl. It has been given its rather ominous sobriquet due to the fact that thallium is highly toxic and is used for murder. Apart from that, thallium is also used in the electronics and glass industries.
Scientists in the making.....
And to conclude this tome of happenings on Friday 30th January 2010, our scientists, Arincheyan Gerald and Karan Abrol were explaining their experiment to find out what makes geckos change color to the bystanders, including myself. And did I mention the PTM running parallel to the event? Oh well, that’s Inventure for you!
Aditya Chandrasekar,
MediaPod
Friday, January 15, 2010
Christmas Celebration at Inventure Academy
“For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself”.
Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
The Christmas celebrations at Inventure, this year surpassed all boundaries of imagination by celebrating the children, their successes and ability to cope.
“Our program to end the year invites you to feel like Dickens did" as light as a feather, as happy as an angel, as merry as a school-boy…. as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to every-body! A happy New Year to the entire world! Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo!"………said the invite and it was just that!! And much more!!
The students exceeded the expectation of everyone, the variety program which included singing, dancing, the play and lets not forget the show stealer the first graders outstanding salsa number.
The little inputs from “Santa” (Pushkal) and the “Grinch” (Anthony) throughout the program was an innovative idea and kept the audience glued to their seats. It was wonderful to see so many students getting an opportunity to showcase their talents. There were wide range of music and dance like classic Christmas songs, break dancing and salsa dancing etc on display.
The students of the primary school gave us a short talk about Christmas and its significance which was very amusing as they lisped the great saga with great expression and involvement. They spoke about Christ and his life. The play by the third graders showed us that it was not necessary to have Christmas with snow and how many people all around the world celebrate it without the snow . The foot tapping performance of the Kindergartners in the form of the Hawaiian dance and song let us spellbound.
The amazing performance of the Dance pod to the song," too late to apologize" and "boom boom pow" was also thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The play the Drama pod enacted had a powerful message. It showed how the budding actors feel when the main actors treat them badly. Respect and dignity of every individual is important. .
All good things need to come to an end. The students of the senior school left the audience dance to their tune by their fantastic band.
Christmas productions Ha!! What a way to bid good bye to 2009 and welcome 2010.
Click here to view album 1
Click here to view album 2
Nida Ahmed Grade 9& Maya Grade 7
Edited By: K.N.Harini (Co-curricular Editor)
Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
The Christmas celebrations at Inventure, this year surpassed all boundaries of imagination by celebrating the children, their successes and ability to cope.
“Our program to end the year invites you to feel like Dickens did" as light as a feather, as happy as an angel, as merry as a school-boy…. as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to every-body! A happy New Year to the entire world! Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo!"………said the invite and it was just that!! And much more!!
The students exceeded the expectation of everyone, the variety program which included singing, dancing, the play and lets not forget the show stealer the first graders outstanding salsa number.
The little inputs from “Santa” (Pushkal) and the “Grinch” (Anthony) throughout the program was an innovative idea and kept the audience glued to their seats. It was wonderful to see so many students getting an opportunity to showcase their talents. There were wide range of music and dance like classic Christmas songs, break dancing and salsa dancing etc on display.
The students of the primary school gave us a short talk about Christmas and its significance which was very amusing as they lisped the great saga with great expression and involvement. They spoke about Christ and his life. The play by the third graders showed us that it was not necessary to have Christmas with snow and how many people all around the world celebrate it without the snow . The foot tapping performance of the Kindergartners in the form of the Hawaiian dance and song let us spellbound.
The amazing performance of the Dance pod to the song," too late to apologize" and "boom boom pow" was also thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The play the Drama pod enacted had a powerful message. It showed how the budding actors feel when the main actors treat them badly. Respect and dignity of every individual is important. .
All good things need to come to an end. The students of the senior school left the audience dance to their tune by their fantastic band.
Christmas productions Ha!! What a way to bid good bye to 2009 and welcome 2010.
Click here to view album 1
Click here to view album 2
Nida Ahmed Grade 9& Maya Grade 7
Edited By: K.N.Harini (Co-curricular Editor)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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