The Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the document which outlines the fundamental rights of all human beings to protect them universally. The United Nations General Assembly adopted it in the year 1948 to create public awareness about the social, cultural and physical rights of all the people across the globe.

To make the students of the middle and the senior school aware of their fundamental human rights as well as their responsibilities, Human Rights Day was observed on 10 December 2020. A meaningful and evocative discussion was initiated in each class to bolster ideas of transformative actions that can be taken at individual level to help spread awareness about the importance of human rights in our communities. After watching a thought-provoking video, students engaged in dialogues and discussions that addressed issues of inequality, exclusion and discrimination. The ideas of ‘Promoting Sustainable Development’ and ‘Working towards ending Discrimination’ took root which made the discussions successful.

हिंदी वातायन है मन का

संस्कृति की निर्झरणी है ये

रीतिकाल से लेकर अब तक

उन्मुख होकर वरणीय है ये ।

हिंदी भाषा के प्रचार, प्रसार तथा उसके उपयोग के प्रोत्साहन के लिए समर्पित ’हिंदी दिवस’ विद्यालय में ऑन लाइन मंच के माध्यम से सोमवार 14 सितम्बर 2020 को अत्यंत उत्साह तथा धूमधाम से मनाया गया | इस दिवस पर दो अंतः सदन प्रतियोगिताएँ संचालित की गईं – दोहा फ्यूजन तथा हास्य कवि सम्मलेन | प्रतिभागियों के शानदार प्रदर्शन , नृत्य तथा नुक्कड़ नाटक ने इस कार्यक्रम में चार  चाँद लगाए | मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में अभिनेत्री, निर्देशिका तथा समाज सेविका श्रीमती लक्ष्मी रावत एवं रेडियो जॉकी, वॉइस आर्टिस्ट तथा  लेखक श्री राजेश आहुजा जी उपस्थित थे, जिन्होंने न केवल प्रतियोगिता हेतु निर्णायक की भूमिका निभाई अपितु देश के विकास में हिंदी भाषा के अहम योगदान पर भी प्रकाश डाला ।

TIS, VV  STUDENTS ‘ZOOM’ IN TO ‘MEET’ AND HONOUR TEACHERS ONLINE!

For the first time in the history of the school, a virtual Teachers Day, filled with exciting and heart-warming presentations from not only the students but also the teachers was organised in a Zoom meeting on 5 September’20. The Covid-19 pandemic restrictions did not in any way dampen the enthusiasm of the organisers, the Class XI students, to use technology to appreciate the efforts of their teachers and to express their love and gratitude for them virtually.

The event included various performances, ranging from interactive fun games to dance performances by the students to rap battles and to songs. Even a skit recorded virtually by the teachers for the students was screened during the meet. Videos made by the students with humourous references to the tech glitches of an online class as also the integration of art activities and their take on them, left all with a smile. Like every year, the Best Dressed Contest for teachers took place in the Brush Challenge Format, where the teachers showcased their transformation from plain Janes in casual outfits to divas in Party Ready ones.  An apt way for all to un-quarantine!  The batch of class XII students also took on the challenge of transforming themselves to student teachers, appearing in their Sunday best in the videos.

• You Tube link for Teachers Day Celebrations
• Video Link for Juniors

On 15^th August 2020, the school proudly celebrated the 74^th   Independence Day of India via Google Meet. On this momentous occasion, the school also conducted the Investiture Ceremony, where the newly elected Student Council was conferred with their responsibilities, duties and badges. This ceremony was indeed unique because it was held via Google Meet, and live-streamed on YouTube, viz-a-viz the traditional manner in which it has been conducted over the years.

 The ceremony commenced with an address by the Presidents of the Student Council. Post the singing of the National Anthem, the school Principal Ms. Nikita Tomar Mann spoke on the significance of the day and motivated the students to be better versions of themselves. Followed was a montage of stunning dance performances by the cultural club which drew widespread appreciation from one and all.  

The 44 member Student Council was then presented with badges and sashes by their proud parents and the oath for the same was administered by the Senior Education Advisor, Ms. Madhulika Sen. The ceremony was signed off by an address by both the vice presidents, thus bringing down curtains to a major event of the school. 

Click below to view the Independence Day videos:

• Independence Day Dance Performance
• Flag Hoisting at TIS, VV

Click below to view the entire program: 

• YouTube link for Independence Day Celebrations and Investiture Ceremony 2020

We at Tagore International School celebrate all holy occasions to promote brotherhood, togetherness, goodwill and respect amongst the students.

The arrival of the birthday of Lord Krishna also called Janmashtami signifies unity and faith. It is celebrated with great fervor and excitement.

This day is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Shraavana. Lord Krishna is known worldwide and celebrated as an avatar of God Vishnu.

We extend good wishes and pray to Lord Krishna to shower upon you Good health and happiness

Given below are the links for the videos prepared by our students, Kindly enjoy

Id-ul-Zuha, commonly known as Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent is the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice. The festival is celebrated with great fervor by Muslims across continents. The word 'id' derived from the Arabic 'iwd' means 'festival' and zuha comes from 'uzhaiyya' which translates to 'sacrifice'.

Id-ul-Zuha is not only a festival for Muslims, but a day to remember and honour the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail. For people across the world, even those not following Islam, the story behind Id-ul-Zuha is a lesson in faith and obedience. It is a reminder to not overtly value worldly things, encouragement in community building and a reminder to help those in need.

To celebrate this festival one students from each class presented a speech in the class on Friday, 31 July emphasising on the main five tenants of Islam and  importance of sacrifice. They appreciated and brought to focus the great sacrifices made by the unnamed heroes at the border, doctors, police department and all the other front line workers so that we can also carry on with our loves unharmed and peacefully. 

Click to Hear the Message

Poem composed by a Tagorean on the occasion

Members of Tagorean Awareness Society celebrated the International Day of Yoga with great zeal, following the World Yoga Day theme for the year, 2020,  which was 'Yoga At Home and Yoga with Family'. Our students from classes VI to X recorded their short video clips by explaining the benefits of yoga.       

The pre-recorded short video was streamed live on YouTube wherein members of TAS explained the importance of yoga in our lives and how yoga makes us feel proud as it is now being celebrated internationally since its inception in the year 2015. The students also explained the importance and benefits of yoga amid the current corona pandemic. The response from the students, their parents and other viewers has been very positive and encouraging.

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year. Its aim is to raise global awareness and mobilise action for environment protection.

In the year 1972, the United Nations Conference on the Human environment was held from 5th June to 16th June. After that, every year on 5th June, it has been hosted by different countries of the world with different theme.
This year's theme of World Environment Day is BIODIVERSITY.

Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.

For example:

• A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops
• Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms
• Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.

And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife.

To keep up with the pace our CLIMATE WARRIORS have contributed to mother earth in a variety of ways.

• Making bird feeders
• Planting trees
• Writing slogans
• Making posters.

TAKING A PLEGDE TO PROTECT MOTHER EARTH

Pledge to be climate-conscious, create awareness within families & communities. Every minute counts, be a Climate Warrior.

Human activities contaminate ecosystems around the world—from pole to pole, from the highest mountains to the ocean deep. Toxic chemicals can be found in pristine forests and the blood of Arctic animals. Litter floats beneath the surface of oceans miles away from land. Even excess noise and light are interrupting natural patterns and disrupting the lives of animals and people.

Pollution today is pervasive and persistent. While the world has achieved significant economic growth over the past few decades, it has been accompanied by large amounts of pollution, with significant impacts on human health and ecosystems and the ways in which some of the major Earth systems processes, such as the climate, are functioning. The posters describes the pollution challenge, explores what is already being done to address pollution, and proposes focused and actionable interventions to address pollution in all its forms. Let us all take a call on the occasion of WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (5TH JUNE 2020) to act towards a pollution-free planet.

A pollution-free planet is by far and away the best insurance for the survival and well-being of current and future generations of humans and ecosystems. 

To inculcate the values and beliefs of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore is an integral part of education in our school, named as it is for this towering personality , the most outstanding polymath of modern India.

To commemorate Gurudev’s 159^th birth anniversary, students were engaged in a variety of activities. And yes, rising to the challenges posed by the lockdown, everything happened online !

Class VI created their own movies on ‘Tagore: An International Figure’. Art students drew different kinds of flowers keeping in mind that  Tagore was a great lover of nature .

Students of Class VII created a  PPT using  the software Sway, focusing on Shantiniketan: An Abode of Peace

They also danced to the song ‘ Mera mann megh ka sangi’   composed by Tagore.

Class VIII made posters depicting Tagore’s Gitanjali. Art students tried to design the kind of robe that Tagore often wore and which he called his ‘al-khalla.’

Class IX students interpreted the poem “Where the Mind is Without Fear” using different modes of expression such as dance, music, poetry recitation, mime, doodling etc, with a few of these going up on the website.

The enthusiastic actors in Class X prepared a play based on the story “The Parrot” written by Tagore. This item would be shown to all classes with a discussion on its theme and relevance.

Selected students  of Class XI recited some of the poems from the English translation of Gitanjali. The  philosophy behind some of these will be discussed subsequently

A presentation (by Sanya Sarin) about the life and work of Gurudev was shown to all the students on 8^th May’20 . This focused on Tagore’s amazing oeuvre and his wide range of interests.

Poems by Tagore are spiritual  and mercurial in nature. The students  of our school stepped forward to pay a tribute to this Nobel Laureate through a dance performance on his work.

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Dance Performances by:

• Ananya Ahooja IX
• Saanvi Kaushik VIII
• Jeevika Umesh VII
• Aahana Jain VI

Cast:

Narrator:   Suhaani Sinha X C

King:          Akshat X C

Queen:      Apoorva X A

Parrot:      Bhavini X B

Nephew:   Gurmaan X C

Priest:       Medha X B

Courtmen: Sulagna X A

The students in the video are:

• Yana Sapra VIII B
• Avni Sikder VIII C
• Rushil sinha VII C
• Aashi Seth V C

We thank all Tagoreans and their families for their overwhelming response to Aarohan #online to celebrate the International Dance Day on 29 April 2020.  While every entry is cherished and valued by us, we are constrained to present only a few glimpses into how the students expressed themselves to make this a gala occasion.

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• Anshika 3C
• Jasmyra Arora 2A
• Sayed Amaanul Haque 3C
• Viraj Sharma
• Yashwita Beelwal IC
  

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• Hridhaan Saini VC
• Tanay Chawla VC
• Rajvir Manchanda

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• Aniket VIIB
• Anisha and Aryan
• Jeev VIIA
• Jeevika VII
• Paarthvi Bhatia VIB
• Vibhawari VIA & Radhika XIIB

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• Vaanya Kalra IXC
• Arushi IX
• Jahanvi Khurana XC
• Kamath Sisters
• Sanskriti & Yashvardhan XI

Click to see Participation by Tiny Tots

Students of class X created a collage on Earth Day

Teachers of Pre Primary school spreading  the message on the occasion of 50th anniversary of Earth Day

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