Boxing out silent killer

Amitians Vow To Fight Hepatitis With Wits and Wisdom

To spread awareness about Hepatitis, its preventive measures and treatment amongst general public, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, organised 21st Hepatitis Day on the theme ‘Detecting Hepatitis - The Missing Segments’ on December 4, 2018. The event was graced by a number of eminent dignitaries, Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Universe; MC Mary Kom, World Boxing Champion; Satyendra Jain, Health Minister, Delhi; Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences; Sanjeev Khirwar, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Delhi Government; Vijay Kumar Dev, Chief Secretary, Govt of NCT of Delhi and Prof Rajnish Jain, Secretary - UGC.
More than 300 students from various eminent schools across Delhi/NCR including all the eight branches of Amity Group of Schools took part in the event. Students took pledge to actively work towards the mission for eradicating Hepatitis by spreading more awareness in the society using different mediums. Initiatives like, ‘Paint the Cause’ and ‘Let’s Talk Hepatitis’ were also launched during the event.
Students also participated in various creative competitions like poster making, slogan writing and mono acting held to observe the day. Amitians stole the show by emerging winners in all of them. In poster making competition, all the three winning positions were bagged by the students of AIS Vasundhara 6, AIS Saket and AIS Pushp Vihar respectively. AIS Mayur Vihar won first prize in mono acting competition and AIS Vasundhara 6 bagged first prize in slogan competition.
Sharing his views, Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Universe, lauded the participants from various schools for being the part of Hepatitis Day. He mentioned that Amity Universe has been associated with the cause ever since its inception and students of Amity have been actively involved in spreading awareness about the disease and its preventive measures. He appreciated the posters made by the students which reflected their critical thinking and sensitive outlook towards the cause.
World Boxing Champion, MC Mary Kom emphasised upon the importance of healthy living from the young age itself. She urged the audience to intensify actions at individual level so that collaborative efforts can eradicate the silent killer.

When wits won hearts

Amity students shone bright at the event as they impressed everyone with their stellar performances and sharp witted answers. An Amitian on being asked, “How will you contribute to society regarding Hepatitis ?” quickly answered, “Just like Mary Kom punches down her opponent we will punch out Hepatitis from the society.” Her sharp witted answer impressed everyone, most of all the Founder President and won her lot of appreciations.

Berlin diaries

German Way Of Learning

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School principal Arti Chopra, visited Berlin on a five day long educational tour organised by  ‘Schools: Partners for the future’ (PASCH) from November 12-16, 2018. She was part of  the 29 member delegation of school leaders from countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The aim of the tour was to make the school leaders of South Asian countries aware about the education pattern of the Federal state of Germany.
The delegates visited many  eminent institutes like Technical University, Berlin; Educational Institute, Goethe Institute; Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Schule Barium Gymnasium Secondary School and Grundschule Buntentorsteinweg Primary School at Bremen.
During their course of these visits, the school leaders got to know about the concept of dual learning, pedagogical assistantship, PISA pattern, learning contracts in grade 5, internship in grade 8, teacher’s training & development and learning opportunities for foreign students in Germany.
They also got valuable insights on topics such as: education in German federal system, financing and curriculum development, new developments in the education system, skills based teaching and learning, cross evaluation of teaching of German language, teachers’ trainings and exchange programs between schools.
At Barium Gymnasium Secondary School, the leaders closely observed the school pattern, the USP of which was its partnership with the community and alumni who volunteer to take extra classes for non-performing students after school hours. Amidst all these learning experiences, an excursion tour for the delegates was organised, where they visited the German Parliament, Museum, the Berlin Wall and many other places.

Spic macay

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To instill awareness about rich culture and heritage of India, the school hosted a SPIC MACAY event on November 30, 2018 in which eminent Chhau dancer, Guru Sri Chini Bas Mahato of Purulia,West Bengal and his troupe gave a soulful and scintillating performance of Purulia Chhau dance. With its elegant headgears, ornate masks, beautiful apparels and energetic twirls Chhau is one of the most vibrant and vigorous semi classical dance forms of India. After the performance which left students spell bound, Guru Sri Chini Bas Mahato gave a lecture demonstration about Purulia Chhau. He explained nuances of this traditional Indian tribal dance based on martial arts and folk practices of Purulia district of West Bengal. Students also learnt about other forms of Chhau dances.  Indeed, it was a day full of cultural experience.

Joyful at Jodhpur

Amitians On Their First Regional Exchange

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Amity Group of Schools organised its first regional domestic exchange program with Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls Public School, Jodhpur from December 3-8, 2018. The program organised under the aegis of Amity Educational Resource Centre was held in collaboration with AFS Intercultural programs. This unique opportunity of cultural exchange and learning, which was extended by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, aimed at enriching children about Indian culture by experiencing the same.
Eleven girls of Amity International School, Noida from Class VIII and two faculty members comprised the delegation which visited Jodhpur. Students took active part in a number of activities designed by the host school. Children learnt Rajasthani folk dance and also picked up the nuances of singing English western choir.
They enjoyed making table mats with block printing, dupattas with tie and dye and handcrafted photo frames as much as they loved making Rajasthani dishes like Mirchi Vada. A special physical fitness day was also held, that included activities like squash, aerobics and zumba.
The delegation also visited places like Mehrangarh fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandor Garden, Osiyan - The Oasis in Thar desert, Sachiya Mata temple, Peanut factory and National Handloom.

 

Winsome pen

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Irina Srivastava of Class XI emerged as the National winner in English language category of All India Essay writing competition held by Shri Ram Chandra Mission in collaboration with United National Information Centre (UNIC) for India and Bhutan. She achieved this victory by standing best amongst 14600 entries from all over India. The topic of the essay was based on famous quote by Charles Dickens, ‘There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart’. Irina was felicitated by Shri Atul Garg, Minister of State Food and Supply, UP Government.