Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School, Cantonment

Starting on 20th of May 2024, Summer camp was organised in Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School, Cantt., for children to learn new skills in a safe and nurturing environment. Children had a wonderful time enjoying fun filled activities. Summer Camp aimed at keeping the students engaged & provided them an even platform to explore and express their creativity, in any form.
Sports is an amazing stress buster! Students enjoyed every bit while playing football, kho-kho, basketball, badminton, chess, skating and table tennis.
Science and Maths clubs helped students to learn more through the activities and their own experiments and clarify general scientific concepts.
Soft skills and oratory club had them chattering while learning important skills like public speaking, time management, team work and respect. These activities help children to boost confidence and being empathetic towards others.
During non-fire cooking, it was an amazing sight to watch the little hands chopping and decorating the dishes created. Learners participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they doled out nutritious and delectable delicacies.
Taking forth the message of saving the earth, children created some incredible items in Trash to Treasure activity.
Watching a simple lump of clay transform into a beautiful, unique piece of art in the hands of a child is an amazing feeling.
The exuberant learners zealously participated and showcased their diligence towards each planned activity of their choice. They not only made memories while having fun but they were able to face their fears, try new things, pushed their boundaries and realized self-sufficiency. They made new friends amidst lot of laughs and learnt team spirit. The essence of this camp was to develop confident and independent students and ultimately the motto was achieved.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Empowering Young Minds: Cyber Crime Awareness Workshop for Classes 6 to 8

Introduction:
During the summer camp held at VSPS, cantt, Kanpur, an essential workshop was conducted focusing on Cyber Crimes and Cyber Safety for students in classes 6 to 8. The workshop aimed to educate and empower young minds about the risks associated with the online world and equip them with the necessary tools to stay safe in the digital environment.

Workshop Overview:
The workshop commenced with an introduction to the concept of cybercrime, emphasizing its various forms such as hacking, online scams, cyberbullying, and identity theft. Through interactive sessions, students were engaged in discussions to understand the potential consequences of engaging in or falling victim to cybercrimes.

Key Topics Covered:
1. Understanding Cyber Crimes: Students were introduced to different types of cybercrimes, including phishing, malware attacks, and online fraud. Real-life examples were discussed to illustrate how cybercriminals operate and the importance of vigilance while navigating the internet.

2. Cyber Safety Measures: Practical tips and strategies were provided to students to enhance their online safety. Topics included creating strong passwords, recognizing suspicious links and emails, and setting privacy settings on social media platforms. Students were encouraged to practice safe internet habits both at school and at home.
3. Responsible Digital Citizenship: The workshop emphasized the role of students as responsible digital citizens. Topics such as online etiquette, respecting others' privacy, and promoting a culture of kindness and inclusivity online were explored to foster a safer and more positive online community.

Conclusion:
The Cyber Crime Awareness Workshop for Classes 6 to 8 provided students with valuable insights and practical skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. By raising awareness about cybercrimes and promoting proactive cyber safety measures, the workshop empowered students to become vigilant and responsible digital citizens. Through continued education and support, we can ensure that our youth are equipped to thrive in an increasingly digital society.

INTER HOUSE HINDI DEBATE COMPETITION
CLASS 6
Dr Virendra Swarup Public School Cantt organised Hindi debate competition वाद- विवाद for the students of VI. The topic of the debate was “गृह कार्य नहीं दिया जाना चाहिए।“ The debate emphatically aimed at helping our students to appreciate the Pros and Cons of the issue. It gives students creative room to express what they feel. The students spoke vehemently on the issue and came up with their perspective. Each participant rose to defend their arguments. The debate was lively with plethora of arguments and counter arguments. Some participants argued for the motion and some against the motion. They cited reasons to justify their stand. All four houses- Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Venus exhibited great oratorical skills. The energy exuded by the participants was overwhelming. The judges were deeply engrossed in the ideas of the students and they praised the spirit of the participants. The audience highly appreciated the debate and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event. Our respected Madam Principal Dr. Sushma Mandal appreciated the efforts of the participants and also encouraged and motivated them with her inspiring words. The entire event created a stir and an environment full of enthusiasm and learning.

Dr. Virendra Swarup Public school, Cantt organized a spectacular Mother's Day celebration to honor all the beautiful mothers out there. The children put in a lot of effort to prepare various performances, including dances, choir singing, and skits, all dedicated to their beloved moms. To make the day even more special, several exciting games like the garland game and tambola were organized for the mothers to enjoy. The event was graced by a heartfelt speech from our esteemed Principal, who expressed gratitude and appreciation for all the parents. The mothers were presented with a tiara representing the invisible crowns they wear for their tireless efforts in managing the house, work ,children and everything all together. Following the program, a Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) was held in each class, where the children lovingly presented their moms with handmade Mother's Day cards. It was a joyous and memorable celebration of motherhood at VSPS!

काव्यांजलि
डॉ विरेन्द्र स्वरूप पब्लिक स्कूल में दिनांक 17/5 /2024 को प्राइमरी विभाग द्वारा काव्यांजलि कक्षा -1 तथा कक्षा -4 के लिए आयोजित किया गया। सुरुचि पूर्ण तरीके से सजाई एवं संजोई गई काव्यांजलि में जहां एक ओर हमारे नन्हे छात्रों की रचनात्मक प्रतिभा उजागर रही वहीं दूसरी ओर उन्होंने मन के भावों को सुंदर शब्दों में पिरोया है। कक्षा -1 की कविता गुब्बारे तथा कक्षा -4 की कविता मां में हमारे अनुयायियों ने अपने
अंत ःकरण को रमणीक शब्दों में अनुसरण किया। काव्यांजलि में हमारी प्रधानाचार्य जी डॉ सुषमा मंडल, प्रधानाध्यापिका जी श्रीमती ऋचा खुल्लर उपस्थिति रही ।छात्रों द्वारा किया गया प्रयास निश्चित रूप से सराहनीय है।

Choral Recitation is the interpretation of poetry by a group . It helps build students' fluency , self confidence and motivation because students are reciting together, students who may ordinarily feel self - conscious or nervous about reciting aloud have built - in support.
The Primary Wing of Dr.V.S.P.S Cantt. organised a Choral Recitation Competition Rhyme & Rhythm on 15th May '24.
The students participated enthusiastically and gave a praiseworthy performance showcasing their oratory skills.

“My mother is a walking miracle”
Portraying this sentiment, the students of classes 1-3 displayed their love for their mothers by making beautiful cards.
Whereas, the students of classes 4 and 5 wrote their heartfelt messages and expressed their gratitude through the exquisite scrolls they handcrafted on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day at VSPS Cantt
“God could not be everywhere, therefore he made mothers” The Mother's Day celebration at VSPS, Cantt was a testament to the vigor and sincere love for their beloved mothers. Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the unconditional love and sacrifices of mothers. This Mother's Day was celebrated uniquely, where students from classes 6, 7, and 8 engaged in creative activities to express their gratitude towards their mothers. Each class dedicated their efforts to crafting heartfelt tokens of appreciation, showcasing their love through handmade bracelets, necklaces, and painted canvases.

In class 6, students embarked on a journey of creativity by designing and crafting beautiful bracelets for their mothers. Under the guidance of their teachers, they learned basic jewellery-making techniques and explored various materials to personalize each bracelet. Class 7 students took their creativity to the next level by crafting exquisite necklaces for their mothers. They delved into the art of necklace making, learning about different types of beads, strings, and clasps. In class 8, students explored the world of painting as they expressed their appreciation for their mothers through artistic canvases. Armed with brushes, paints, and a myriad of colors, they let their creativity flow onto the canvas, depicting scenes, thoughts and symbols that held significance to their relationship with their mothers.

A special assembly was also conducted to celebrate the importance of mothers in our lives. There was a heart touching dance performance based on the struggles of a mother in her daily life. The school choir mesmerized everyone with beautiful ballads serenading their motherly figures. These endeavors of the middle school children not only showcased the talents of the students but also served as a reminder of the importance of expressing gratitude and love towards the ones who nurture and care for us unconditionally. The event was graced by our Principal Ma’am, Ms S. Mandal and Head Mistress Ma’am, Ms. R. Khullar who emphasised on the importance of treating mothers with love and respect. She also urged the students to treat everyday as Mother’s Day and keep reaching newer heights without forgetting their mothers contribution in their success.

INTER HOUSE ENGLISH DEBATE COMPETITION - CLASS 8
An Inter House English Debate Competition was held at our school premises on 8th May, 2024. The aim of the competition was to hone public speaking skills of the students and to teach them to be articulate while expressing their thoughts and opinions.
The speakers of classes VIII of all four houses spoke eloquently on the topic ‘Availability of all types of information on the internet is doing more harm than good.’
The session was a kaleidoscope of opinions, thoughts, ideas and prospective that definitely enhanced the knowledge and understanding of the topic among students.
Two students constituted a team, one speaking in favour of the proposition and the other speaking against it. There were four teams each representing Mercury, Mars, Venus and Jupiter house respectively.
The entire event created a stir and an environment full of enthusiasm and learning. It helped the participants to develop their oratory skills and learn from quality competitors. Our respected Madam Principal appreciated the efforts of the participants and also encouraged and motivated them with her inspiring words.

It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.

Free speech and debate are essential in our search for the truth . A debate is an organized argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides.
We at Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School, Cantt organised an Inter House Debate Competition for classes VI- VIII in which our students had put up their rational thought and the main element of it was to encourage public speaking. Using debates as a competition provides students an opportunity to work in a collaborative and cooperative group setting. By having these kinds of competitions students discuss and organize their points of view for one side of an argument they are able to discover new information and put knowledge into action. Our students of class 6 presented their views for and against the motion of the topic "Marks scored by the students in their exams reflect their knowledge" and they were excellent at it .
Our honourable Ma'am Principal and Ma'am H.M
graced the occasion with their presence and appreciated the efforts of all the students and motivated others to participate in these kinds of competitions.

"To write means more than putting pretty words on a page, the act of writing is to share a part of your soul with the world."

On 3rd May, 2024, Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School organised an Inter House English Creative Writing Competition. The aim of the competition was that the students can communicate ideas effectively through writing. Specifically, student work shows evidence that the student understands how to pen down their thoughts.

The students of classes VI-VIII participated enthusiastically by showcasing their amazing writing skills. Usage of various idioms, enhanced vocabulary and adjectives have helped in making their writings more proficient.

Overall it was a fruitful competition that has helped our young learners to display their ideas artfully on the given topics. They effectively managed to express themselves with the given word limit within the sphere of 1 hour and the topics were:
Class 6- Describe how you celebrate your favourite festival. (200-250 words)
Class 7- Electronic Gadgets have made human life effortless. (300-350 words)
Class 8- Pollution due to Urbanisation. (300-350 words)

"Learning gives way to creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge and knowledge makes us great".

Keeping in mind the resonance of the above mentioned words, our school organised an Inter House Quiz Competition for the students of Classes VI to VIII on May 1, 2024 on the occassion of Founder's Day, in which the four different houses, with fervent participants in each house, gave a tough battle to each other in all five rounds. The aim of the competition was to test the learner's knowledge about Sports, Science, bbout our country, India, Computers & Technology , around the world, brand logo & recognition of flags etc. The students showcased their brilliance by rapidly answering the questions. It was a very informative and knowledge enriching competition for the participants along with the audience. Although all the houses actively participated, Jupiter house and Mars house bagged the first and the second position respectively.

Zoomba is a popular fitness program that incorporates dance and aerobic elements. Zoombathon was held in Kinderworld that involved our enthusiastic participants showcasing their skills in Zoomba routines.The judges evaluated the zoombathusiasts on factors like energy , hand and body co-ordination, props,creativity and stage presence.

"Empowering Democracy: Election Awareness Drive at Dr. VSPS Cantt."

Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School, Cantt., recently conducted an impactful Election Awareness Drive to foster civic engagement and promote ethical voting practices among its students. The event featured a variety of engaging activities aimed at enlightening the school community about the importance of participating in the electoral process. Students enthusiastically participated in painting, sketching, poster making, and slogan writing competitions, showcasing their creativity while conveying powerful messages about the value of voting. Additionally, a solemn pledge was taken by students to urge their parents and fellow citizens to exercise their voting rights responsibly and ethically, reinforcing the commitment to uphold the integrity of the democratic process. Through these initiatives, Dr. VSPS Cantt. is dedicated to nurturing informed and responsible citizens who actively contribute to the democratic fabric of our society.

"In view of the upcoming elections, Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School, Cantt., organized a Voter Awareness Campaign on 27th April 2024, under the guidance of Principal, Dr. S. Mandal. The students of Classes 9 to 12 participated in a rally being organized from the school to Birhana Road, with the objective to enlighten, enable, and empower every citizen to cast his/her vote in an informed and ethical manner. The students created awareness about voting by holding banners and raising different slogans like 'सारे काम छोड़ दो सबसे पहले वोट दो', 'वोट डालने जाना है अपना फर्ज निभाना है', 'जन जन की यही पुकार वोट डालो अबकी बार!'"

Our Inter-House Model United Nations, held on April 26, 2024, gathered 40 delegates in a riveting discourse tackling the intricate issues of the USA-Mexico drug cartel and Russian mafia drug business. Orchestrated under the visionary leadership of our Principal and meticulously coordinated by Mam Taiba Tariq, the committee, chaired by Divyanshu Tiwari, with Tanmay Shukla as Vice-Chairperson and Kritika Bagaria as Rapporteur, witnessed a confluence of intellect and passion. Amidst heated arguments and crisis sessions, delegates adeptly portrayed their countries' stances, offering unique solutions. It was a testament to the power of dialogue and cooperation, exemplifying the essence of diplomacy. Overall, the event was a resounding success, enlightening all present with the depth of knowledge and insight showcased by our delegates.

Hey there! I wanted to tell you about the super fun fruits and vegetables market that Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School organized for our Kinder world children . It was such a blast! 🍎🥕🛒

The main idea was to help the kiddos understand fruits and veggies in a fun way. They brought in all sorts of goodies like kiwi, pineapple, banana, mango, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, brinjal, carrot, raddish, dragon fruit, and more! 🍍🥕🍇🍆🥦

Not only did they learn to recognize different fruits and veggies, but they also had a cool activity where they pretended to be little shoppers. They used artificial money or notes to buy their favorite fruits and veggies from the vendors. How cute is that? 🛒💰

But wait, there's more! They also learned about the colors and seeds of the fruits. For example, watermelon and papaya have lots of seeds, while mango has one big seed and is called the king of fruits. 🍉🥭👑 And guess what? Apples and oranges have a few seeds, but bananas have no seeds at all!

Oh, and did you know that brinjal is called the king of vegetables? 🍆👑 And tomatoes, they're sour, while bitter gourd lives up to its name and tastes bitter. Lemon, on the other hand, is super sour, and spinach is super healthy! 🍅🍋🥬

Our little munchkins had an absolute blast while learning all these amazing things. It was such a fun and informative experience for them. I'm so glad they got to explore the world of fruits and veggies in such a hands-on way. 🌟👶🎉

Hope all the children enjoyed learning about them as much as we enjoyed teaching them about it till the next activity.

Inter House Collage Competition 2024 (VI -VIII)
Date: 22nd April 2024

Collage is an art form that is made up of overlapping pieces of material, such as photographs, coloured and textured papers,fabric and other types of mixed media.

Collage making competition was organised for the students of classes 6 to 8. To celebrate the Founder's Day on 22nd April 2024,Dr. V.S.P.S.,Cantt even organised different competitions to enhance the creativity and potential of the students and inter house collage competition was one of them. In this competition, the topics given to the students were
Class VI - Life Before Internet
Class VII -Unity in Diversity (states are famous for)
Class VIII -Abstract Art

Students of all four houses namely Mars, Mercury ,Jupiter and Venus participated enthusiastically in the competition along with competitive spirit. The students showed extraordinary concepts with the help of different pictures from newspapers and magazines. They also used coloured and textured papers,waste materials and old books, and put on their collage presentation on allotted houseboard.The results were based on creativity, theme and presentation.