SAATHI-A FRIEND IN NEED!
by-Saina Kohli
The Nongovernment Organization, Saathi -a brainchild by puniita Singh, supported by the eager students of carmel held its most recent attempt for the underprivillaged children ,today itself on 22nd august.
To discover their hidden talent saathi organised a drawing competition for the 300 slum children on the topic “raksha bandhan”. The competition was held in the GOVERNMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL, sector 52, itself .The students of the school were very happy to see the saathi members and were extremely excited to participate in the competition.
The latter had provided each and every student with a drawing sheet colours, and other materials required. Every single need of the school children were taken care by the saathi volunteers.Saathi members not only guided the children but also motivated and interacted with them through out the competition.As the competition ended ,the saathi team awarded the prizes to the top 3 winners and councellations with a lot of excitement and exuberance.
To bring joy to the students and to encourage them, biscuits and chocolate were also distributed. As the initiative was successful,each student along with the saathi members were filled with delight.
Kushboo a student from government middle school, said “all the didi’s are very good , they talk to us very nicely”
Neha another student of the school added”it was very nice. I enjoyed so much with the didi’s”
Saina kohli , a saathi volunteer of class 9th said “Seeing the heartwarming smiles on the faces of the children, filled me with delight. I had a lot of fun working with them”
Ankita a volunteer of class 9th commented “it was so much fun.the children were very happy"
The slum children’s lives are woven with difficulties and need a helping hand which is being bestowed by Mrs. Puniita Singh and we hope to extend this spirit amongst each person!
thank you
saina kohli
Stay tuned!!
Friday, September 3, 2010
independence day!
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by-Saina kohliHum chalein toh Hindustan chalien
This motto was opted by Carmelites today itself on 15th August while Carmel convent school celebrated India’s 63rd independence.
The program had started at 8 am with a welcoming speech by class 10th which concluded the honour and respect Carmelites feel for our country India. Then the chief guest, Mrs .Neelam, also the librarian of the school hoisted our national flag while side –by – side, for the honour of our country a parade was held in which participants from class 8th to 10th actively took part. The parade was lead by the school band and the different squad leaders.
The march past was soon followed by a devotional dance by class 4th, dressed in the tri colours. After which L.K.G performed a dance on the song ”Jis desh mien Ganga behti hai” proving that also the little ones dint stay behind when it came to our country India.
The dance was soon followed by the song “Jai Hind” harmonised by class 7th and “kandhon se milte hai kandhe” by class 10th.
Then our chief guest Mrs.Neelam announced “I feel very honoured today being the chief guest and i want to thank all of you and especially sr.Swati.” she also made the Carmelites repeat after her the motto of our country,”JAI HIND”.
As the programme finished all the students dispersed, enjoying the day and admiring the bulletin boards.
When asked later about the program Mrs.Neelam answered “I am so privileged that I was the chief guest of this function. According to me the program was very good and a lot of effort was put into it.”
The principle, Sr.swati said ”According to me the programme went very well despite the unpredictable weather. I want to thank all the teachers who put in so much effort to make this programme an honourable one”
Sr. Sushmita who helped a lot in organising the event concluded “It was very well organised. Teachers and children had taken up a lot of trouble and i feel very happy that this programme came out well”
amrit gosal, a student of class 9th said ”we had a lot of fun today and the programme actually reflected the respect we feel towards our country”
-saina kohli.
class 9th b.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Come out and Play!
Always one to encourage participation in sports ,our Principal Sr.Swati along with the school cabinet organized an Inter-Squad Basketball Match on Friday,30th July.The match was held between Satya and Namrata who had started rigorous practice weeks in advance.The teams comprised students ranging from class 8 to class 12 who all displayed strong teamspirit.The match started at 9:15 A.M. with students of the participating squads enthusiastically cheering on the players.After a fierce game with tensions rising high the Namrata squad emerged victorious with the score 28-5.Roopam Attari of class10 scored the most baskets with 10 points to her credit.Sister Swati also came out on the field to encourage the players.Amla Srivastava,one of the organizers had to say,"It was a very exciting game and I really enjoyed organizing the event."A spectator Sehaj of class 9 said,"I was supporting Namrata so I am very happy with the outcome.They played so well, I was on my feet the entire time as the match was such a thrilling one!" It was a wonderful event and all the students went back glad and rejuvenated!
By
Ankita Srivastava
Friday, July 23, 2010
CLASS-9B
MINI FETE !!!
Born on October 1st,1823 sophie leeves received a new name -Sister Veronica of the passion for her deep faith and belief in God. Mother veronica and the apostolic carmel sisters together conducted the carmel convent institution on July 16th,1868.
Celebrations are those magical moments that define our culture, our life, our passions and our happiness.To celebrate this crucial day Carmel Convent celebrated its feast on July 16th,2010.The preparations of this fete started many weeks before. Every class came up with different ideas and worked on them 24/7. With a great spark of excitement carmel's feast started with an assembly in the school's auditorium. The assembly was followed by a prayer dance performed by the carmelites and a few words spoken by Sr.Swati expressing her gratitude towards carmel.
Now came the entertainment as we all engaged ourselves in the different activities going on in the school. The school was populated with carmelites dressed in casuals.Refreshments being an essential requirement for a fete this big,the school was buzzing with different varieties of stalls including the BFC- burger,fries and coke; the chana kulcha stall ,the candy shop,the bakers ,the bhel puri stall,fresh juice stall and many more.To keep the little ones entertained there were many games and fun activities.the latter had even organised a tatto making corner.Not forgetting the older carmelities a dj was called and the entire auditorium was filled with the rhythm of songs.Instead of the money the latter was selling and buying for money coupons.
When asked mrs.puniita singh about her experience she commented"It was very innovative and exciting.It was good to see every one coming together and hopefully,it would be an yearly effort."
Saina Kohli of class 9th-b chirps in "It was a very exciting to see the teachers and children working together on the carmel feast.we all had so much fun!"
Fiza gupta of class 9th concluded"it was such a blissful day and a great thanks to sr.swati for arranging all of this "
Naina of class 2nd added"i loved eating burgers and the games were so interesting"
In all it proved to be a very exciting memorable day and we hope it comes again soon!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
ROCK OUT FOR A CAUSE....!!!
SAATHI IS ORGANISING A ROCK CONCERT ON 27th MAY AT ROCK GARDEN, CHANDIGARH.
IT IS PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THE BANDS OF CHANDIGARH AND IS ALSO RAISING FUNDS FOR THE UNDERPRIVELEGED CHILDREN.
HOPING FOR A GR8 RESPONSE.
COLLECT YOUR TICKETS FROM CARMEL CONVENT SCHOOL- SEC-9 B FROM 10AM TO 1PM ...!!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Warriors of the Environment!
The Eco Club of Carmel Convent School had an educative session on 14th May with representatives of the NGO the Environment Soceity of Chandigarh.An enthusiastic group of 50 children prepared innovative posters and presentations to show their concern for nature.Ms Mrigya of the Environment Society said ,"Nowadays everyone knows about the environment,can prepare long speeches on the environment,why don't we just start acting towards it?''They showed inspiring presentations about how the effort of one individual can start a trail of hundreds.They also gave the students simple and practical tips to improve the degrading conditions of the environment at their own level.Mr Ranbir,another representative stated,''If you don't do some kind of social activity you should not be called a human.''They also gave the children information on some action plans formed by the soceity to preserve Mother Earth like the Batton Rally on the 4th of July and the I Care I Act plan for this year's environment day on 5th June in which they are urging people to avoid the use of private vehicles for one day.They hope to make Chandigarh global with this plan making it one of the main cities in the world fighting for the environment.All in all they greatly motivated the children who went back determined to make a difference in the world.
By-
Ankita Srivastava
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"HAND HYGIENE!"
-Saina Kohli , Ankita srivastava and Sehaj Kaur Ghuman
To make students aware on how important it is to keep our hands clean for better hygiene Mr.Rajesh Kumar an expert in hygiene and science visited Carmel Convent School on May 10th at 10:30 A.M to provide us with facts and the importance of keeping our hands clean.
The action was named as Hand Hygiene and as an effort to make the surroundings hygienic and worth residing, educative pamphlets which informed the students about the 7 steps of washing hands were distributed.
Promoting- Pura Hand Sanitizer- a discount coupon was given to all students.The only way to save ourselves from pandemic diseases is to stay Germ-Free.
Later Mr.Kunal Seth of Times of India took over and promised and motivated us to take a pledge to pass on this message and educate everyone on hand hygiene.
Mrs.Puniita Singh concluded saying that the session was very informative and she hoped that all of us would benefit from it .She thanked Mr.Rajesh and Mr.Kunal for taking out valuable time from their schedules to make us aware about hand hygiene.
So "Clean hands, Save lives"
Make it a mantra for life.
saina kohli, Ankita srivastava and sehaj kaur signing of
stay tuned!
Friday, May 7, 2010
BY FIZA GUPTA,CLASS-9B
MOTHER
As it is rightly said by Brown,
"The sweetest sound to mortal given,
Are heard in mothers home and heaven."
Nine months of courage and hours of labour pain designates a woman with the most beautiful title on earth 'THE MOTHER' ."Ma, Mom, Mum, Ami Jaan, Mother, Mum" Whatever the language, the region, the religion or the country may be the meaning of the word mother remains the same.She is hybrid of love, passion, courage, patience, etc.
Mother- a preacher, a teacher, a friend and an idol.She is the one who holds our hand when we take our first step.she is the one who teaches us the letter of our life.She guides us on the right path and teaches us how to discern between right and wrong.She acts as a blanket in cold,shelter in rain and protects us from any mischief.
"God could not be everywhere so he invented mother".Mothers are meant to be the cheerleaders of their kids,sometimes in loud and visible ways,sometimes in loud and unspoken ways in the background.Mothers are often the backbone of the family.Mother's job is not always an easy one.Mothers have to make sacrifices. Mothers can have their heart broken.
"The heart of a mother is a cup abyss at a bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."She teaches how to crystallise our thoughts into reality. she is an angel in disguise. She makes us laugh when we cry. she has an answer for every question and makes life simple and easy for us. When we grow up she does not back up from her responsibilities but take the charge of even our duties.She sacrifices millions of seconds of her life for us and never exaggerate it. She has only learnt how to give and forgotten the lesson of asking.
"All that I am, my mother made me". My mother is a representative of God on Earth.She is a very inspiring person, the reasons for this are endless.My mom has been through multiple hardships over the course of her life and throughout it all she has become an exceptionally strong, loving an wise person. She has taught me all of the founding principles of my life and for that I am extremely thankful.I dont conceive when she gets up in the morning because when i get up, she is already bathed and dressed. Usually,I find her in the corner of her room resiting some prayers and telling the beads of rosary. After her prayers she comes to the kitchen. She's is gifted with pleasant nature. I have yet to know her loose temper. Many a times she has saved me from my dad's wrath, but this does not mean that she has coddle me with her pamperings.After every such occasion she tells me to behave properly in a notably gentle manner. She drives her points in a very understanding way.
To me she is pillar of strength.Even in the face of adversity she never looses her calm. She usually says that one should be independent enough to make one's own decision and choices,elders are merely their to guide them.
"A mother is the one to whom you hurry when you are in trouble."Every year their is a day set aside to celebrate the role of a mother.-MOTHER'S DAY.It is celebrated on 8th may.It is a great oppurtunity for the children of all the ages to show love and affection for their mothers.Gifts and cards often handmade are given as the sign of love.Mothers day is a special day for the mothers, as they get the flowers of what they deserve. Describing mothers love is virtually impossible.
A Soldier’s Epitaph
Dark clouds seemed to have
Enveloped the dawn,
Crowded thoughts seemed
To run across as a fawn.
The night was long
And full of blood,
When the battle cries had
Rung wide and loud.
Metals had screeched
And voices had cried,
Bodies in agony had
Crawled and wriggled.
The soldier now lay quiet,
Reminiscent of his glory;
The vicious scenes all around
Reverberating a sorrow story.
He had kicked and punched
And fought as a gladiator;
Alas,when the bells of victory rung
He was no more the same warrior.
The beats of life had slowed down
The soldier had only one fading thought
He had done his country proud-
The honour-he had never sought.
Archita Ahluwalia
Enveloped the dawn,
Crowded thoughts seemed
To run across as a fawn.
The night was long
And full of blood,
When the battle cries had
Rung wide and loud.
Metals had screeched
And voices had cried,
Bodies in agony had
Crawled and wriggled.
The soldier now lay quiet,
Reminiscent of his glory;
The vicious scenes all around
Reverberating a sorrow story.
He had kicked and punched
And fought as a gladiator;
Alas,when the bells of victory rung
He was no more the same warrior.
The beats of life had slowed down
The soldier had only one fading thought
He had done his country proud-
The honour-he had never sought.
Archita Ahluwalia
**From the wanting to be a ‘CADET’s’ pen..**
“So how was it?’
Asked my Dad, as he drove me out of the PJ Gate.I looked back at the College for the ‘final glimpse’ and found a plethora of emotions welled up inside me.Irealised that my own school would be seen differently by me now....it’ll not be the same and that is exactly what happened..it seemed my Dad’s question wasn’t so easy after all.My almost moist eyes were an amalgamation of feelings of being joyous and poignant..Yet I couldn’t guess why the four letters RIMCmeant so much to me.
RIMC or The Rashtriya Indian Millitary College(original name was The Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College but re-named later) is a prestigious institution for boys
situated in the beautiful Doon Valley of Dehradun .Taking only 25 cadets in the six month term and with fixed admission of only 1kid per state, the school enjoys a great tradition as a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy and subsequently the Indian Armed Forces. Rimcollians, the name by which alumni of the RIMC are usually denoted, have gone on to hold the highest ranks in the Army, Navy and the Air Force.
My Dad a fighter pilot , currently a serving officer in the IndianAirforce is a pass out from the RIMC. Dad o’ways talked with great passion about his school which I could never relate to since I wasn’t all that passionate about mine.I used to rather find it funny when at random parties he would meet a stranger and after conversing with him realise that he was aRimcollian and then he would not be a stranger any longer.The camaraderie these rimcos share is amazing and now I too enjoy every iota of watching them celebrate!
Attending the passing out ceremony and talking to varied cadets taught me something..
This small journey had been an eye opener for me as I discovered myself.After meeting these cadets I learnt the joy of pushing and pushing myself’and then the satisfaction of ultimately emerging victorious.Ihad learnt to challenge myself beyond limits.
But in their journey what made it all the more invaluable for these guys was the memories of the special people they shared them with.Standing on the other side now iwould like to tell you that these cadets have been divided into 4sections and practically their lives our divided by these sections..
The pearls of sweat with the juniors and seniors alike on the grounds,the dorm bearing a silent testimony of these precocious cadets, the gates of their innumerable CB’s, the euphoria of winning a Cup with section mates as well as taking defeats in their strides--everything like a family ..
And above all what made it all the more interesting were the people who taught each other the unwritten values of friendship and accepted each other for what they were-‘course mates..’ Their never ending ‘lotteries’,their kitroom adventures and the rolling on bajri-- was a journey for these termers from “Greenhorns to Gentlemen”.
Well one thing I was sure of, that these memoirs are my philosopher’s stone turning every obstacle into an opportunity only for that quitessential spirit called RIMC.
Perhaps I now had the answer to my Dad’s question .I said “Thanks Dad…”
Cheers RIMC
Signing off
Archita Ahluwalia
Asked my Dad, as he drove me out of the PJ Gate.I looked back at the College for the ‘final glimpse’ and found a plethora of emotions welled up inside me.Irealised that my own school would be seen differently by me now....it’ll not be the same and that is exactly what happened..it seemed my Dad’s question wasn’t so easy after all.My almost moist eyes were an amalgamation of feelings of being joyous and poignant..Yet I couldn’t guess why the four letters RIMCmeant so much to me.
RIMC or The Rashtriya Indian Millitary College(original name was The Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College but re-named later) is a prestigious institution for boys
situated in the beautiful Doon Valley of Dehradun .Taking only 25 cadets in the six month term and with fixed admission of only 1kid per state, the school enjoys a great tradition as a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy and subsequently the Indian Armed Forces. Rimcollians, the name by which alumni of the RIMC are usually denoted, have gone on to hold the highest ranks in the Army, Navy and the Air Force.
My Dad a fighter pilot , currently a serving officer in the IndianAirforce is a pass out from the RIMC. Dad o’ways talked with great passion about his school which I could never relate to since I wasn’t all that passionate about mine.I used to rather find it funny when at random parties he would meet a stranger and after conversing with him realise that he was aRimcollian and then he would not be a stranger any longer.The camaraderie these rimcos share is amazing and now I too enjoy every iota of watching them celebrate!
Attending the passing out ceremony and talking to varied cadets taught me something..
This small journey had been an eye opener for me as I discovered myself.After meeting these cadets I learnt the joy of pushing and pushing myself’and then the satisfaction of ultimately emerging victorious.Ihad learnt to challenge myself beyond limits.
But in their journey what made it all the more invaluable for these guys was the memories of the special people they shared them with.Standing on the other side now iwould like to tell you that these cadets have been divided into 4sections and practically their lives our divided by these sections..
The pearls of sweat with the juniors and seniors alike on the grounds,the dorm bearing a silent testimony of these precocious cadets, the gates of their innumerable CB’s, the euphoria of winning a Cup with section mates as well as taking defeats in their strides--everything like a family ..
And above all what made it all the more interesting were the people who taught each other the unwritten values of friendship and accepted each other for what they were-‘course mates..’ Their never ending ‘lotteries’,their kitroom adventures and the rolling on bajri-- was a journey for these termers from “Greenhorns to Gentlemen”.
Well one thing I was sure of, that these memoirs are my philosopher’s stone turning every obstacle into an opportunity only for that quitessential spirit called RIMC.
Perhaps I now had the answer to my Dad’s question .I said “Thanks Dad…”
Cheers RIMC
Signing off
Archita Ahluwalia
I'M GOING TO HARVARD!
Step towards your Dream College!
A career counseling session was held on 6th May,2010 for class 12 in Carmel Convent School in which they were given information on SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test).Professionals from the Manya Abroad Group in partnership with the Princeton Review gave detailed information and answered all the queries of the students.Ms.Meghna Kapur,a representative of the institute stated,''SAT is a smart test.They test the basic concepts of the students in reading,English and Maths.''Telling students about the Ivy League i.e. the top universities of the world including Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth and Stanford they also explained the admission procedure,requirements and training programmes for different universities.Mrs Mukhmani,an ex-Carmelite who is now working with the Manya Group said,''Cracking SAT is not difficult.However they put tricky questions to confuse the students as they only want those who have logic-based intelligence and not fact-based.''With the help of an interesting presentation, the representatives gave the students useful information regarding exam dates and the preparation required to get high scores.Gultash,a student of class 12 said,''I found the session very interesting and informative.The students who are thinking of applying to foreign universities will now start considering their options seriously."Along with the SAT scores the students found out about other co-curricular activities that are of relevance in applying to universities abroad.All in all the students went back with their heads full of important information and dreams of touching the sky!
By-
Ankita Srivastava
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
PARADISE.....
HIDDEN HEAVEN IN HILLS..
BY - SEHAJ GHUMAN
Away from the hustle-bustle of cities, hidden in a valley - SURYAVILAS is the place to rejuvinate. Just 60 km from Chandigarh,serenity of a pristine valley can be felt.
My experience of a holiday at this luxury and spa resort was extraordinary. With facilities ranging from a personal theatre to a gymnasium all in the midst of nature. While listening to the wind whispering through the pine trees one can take a dip in the outdoor Infinity pool.
The green cover spread across the resort revitalizes our health. In the Spa the mineral and sea salts spread an aroma that is extremely refreshing and relaxing. The emphasis on nature represents the source of life. Exotic world cuisines are put forth to feast on.
Days spent at this resort leave an indelible mark on one's life. It is indeed a land of subline tranquility.
VIPIN PUBBY ATTENTS REPORTERS MEETING IN CARMEL....
-SAINA KOHLI
VIPIN PUBBY AT A MEETING IN CARMEL
Vipin Pubby, a journalist by profession, currently the resident editor of THE INDIAN EXPRESS ,chandigarh and the author of the book - "shimla then and now" appeared in a meeting held at carmel convent school on 1st may'10 for the young reporters.Puniita singh and all the carmelities of the reporters and the photography club were present in this meeting.
Mr.vipin bestowed everyone with his knowledge and experience on article writing and reporting and took up many questions asked by the students.He also shared his working techniques with carmelities and told us briefly about the editing of the newspapers.Being an experienced professional ,he also gave us the basics on how to make a report interesting.The meeting was held for about 1 hour and clearly was a very informative experience.
According to puniita singh,the organiser of the clubs,"Mr.pubby has been with us for 3-4 years.In fact our first endeavour started with indian express itself. He has shown a remarkable personal intrestin reporters club from the begining and we are very honored to have him."
Anhadh rai a participant of class 9th concluded "It was a very good experience.If meeting's like these are held often we carmelites will surely be awesome journalists and photographers someday" . Saina kohli chirps in "Mr.vipin not only did told us the basics on writing but also updated us on current facts "."we are very keen to meet him again."points out Ankita srivastava."We all look forward for this kind of meeting again" added Anushka ghai.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
“International Worker’s Day”
By Prerna Sharma and Fiza Gupta
Class-9B
Class-9B
“The only liberty an inferior man really cherishes is to quit work, stretch out in the sun and scratch.”
International Labour Day or most commonly known as May Day is a day observed all over the world on May 1 to celebrate the social and economic achievements of the workers.
The students of
Strange is the situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however there is one thing we do know, that we are here for the sake of others, for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy and working for their well being selflessly. The workers in our school altruistically work all day in the scorching heat, so as to give us a day of relief and comfort. A student of class 9th Nikhita Kansal said, “It was fun doing something good for our workers and it was the best to know that they liked it,” It was a great pleasure for everyone to see all the workers smiling. “Senior Girls don’t respect the workers anymore, we should be more concerned for them in the same manner as they are concerned for us.” said Keerat. One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men but a machine can’t do the work of an extra ordinary man. All the workers in our school have some extra ordinary capacities which helps our school in all aspects.
So remember always, without labour nothing prospers.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
-by FIZA GUPTA CLASS- 9B
Aping Of Western Culture By Younger Generation
Life in the big city is fast paced. The influence of modernization and western culture is reflected easily in the attiude of young generation.The glamour of big cities attracts the young generation to the cinema halls,restaurants,and discotheques.They consider to be 'cool' to be seen at the parties ,where alcohol flows freely and all inhibitions are shed.Bunking classes, using abusive language,truancy,bringing cell phones and electronic stuff,etc are becoming common in schools.They feed on coca-culture,pop-music and disco dance, the youngsters are forgetting there values and traditions completely.In there blind aping of western culture,maxims like 'simple living and high thinking'seem old fashioned and outdated.The youngsters are becoming more demanding,many a time going far beyond their means to fulfil their temptations for fancy things.They seem to have lost respect for the elders.The gap between the old and young is widening gradually as the youth is developing a rebellious attitude towards everything.They are being more aggressive than before. Very early in life,they are being exposed to too much violence and relationship through cinema,television and Internet.
Where will all this lead the younger generation to ??? I think the schools should insist upon value-orientation programmes to discipline and quieten the minds of the youngsters.The energies of the young must me employed in constructive ways so that they feel proud of being what they really are.
Friday, April 30, 2010
CABINET 2010-2011
CABINET TAKES ITS OATH!
The new cabinet elected for the academic session 2010-2011 took its oath on 30th April, 2010 promising to uphold Carmel ’s flag and its noble ideals. The ceremony started off with the entire Cabinet taking the stage brimming with enthusiasm and excitement. The School Pupil Leader Gultash Guron started the proceedings with a solemn promise of doing her best to make Carmel reach new heights in all spheres be it academics, sports, art, cultural activities or any other and invoked Mother Mary’s blessings. She was followed by the Assistant S.P.L. Amla Srivastava and all the other members of the cabinet. The Principal Sr.Swati then pinned on their badges and congratulated each girl heartily. She spoke a few inspiring words saying, ‘‘We have only one chance to walk down the path we are working in. The stage has been set for you. How you make a difference now depends on you. I wish you all the best.” The new cabinet seems set on putting in their heart and soul to fulfill their promises to the school and their fellow students. When asked an excited cabinet member Amla said, ‘‘I am delighted to have been appointed to this position of great responsibility. I fervently hope that I am able to live upto the confidence my teachers have shown in me.” This year the cabinet certainly seems to be charged up and ready to lead Carmel to greater heights.
-By Ankita Srivastava
The new cabinet elected for the academic session 2010-2011 took its oath on 30th April, 2010 promising to uphold Carmel ’s flag and its noble ideals. The ceremony started off with the entire Cabinet taking the stage brimming with enthusiasm and excitement. The School Pupil Leader Gultash Guron started the proceedings with a solemn promise of doing her best to make Carmel reach new heights in all spheres be it academics, sports, art, cultural activities or any other and invoked Mother Mary’s blessings. She was followed by the Assistant S.P.L. Amla Srivastava and all the other members of the cabinet. The Principal Sr.Swati then pinned on their badges and congratulated each girl heartily. She spoke a few inspiring words saying, ‘‘We have only one chance to walk down the path we are working in. The stage has been set for you. How you make a difference now depends on you. I wish you all the best.” The new cabinet seems set on putting in their heart and soul to fulfill their promises to the school and their fellow students. When asked an excited cabinet member Amla said, ‘‘I am delighted to have been appointed to this position of great responsibility. I fervently hope that I am able to live upto the confidence my teachers have shown in me.” This year the cabinet certainly seems to be charged up and ready to lead Carmel to greater heights.
-By Ankita Srivastava
NO MEMORIES..NO HEIRLOOM...
O!Those Letters!
The world today has become a fast -moving, technology-based place.This has changed the lives of the people in many big ways.But the smaller changes which are not that significant are the most touching!Imagine the joy a granddaughter used to feel when she would find a hand written letter from her grandfather in the letter-box.This was the scenario just fifteen years ago.And it is something that our generation can never experience!Because today it is considered old-fashioned and silly to send a letter which will probably reach a fortnight later.Why waste time!Just type out the message,click Send andVoila!your email reaches your loved one before you count to ten.However one virus and all those typed electronic messages are gone forever.The hand written letters are treasured and preserved for the generations to come.They are much more personal and precious when you can hold a piece of paper over which the pen of your long- lost relative once moved.The emails are nothing more than dull,lifeless black words on a white screen which you read once and never spare a thought for again till the day they are lost beyond recovery.Bring back the letters,bring back the love!
-By Ankita Srivastava
The world today has become a fast -moving, technology-based place.This has changed the lives of the people in many big ways.But the smaller changes which are not that significant are the most touching!Imagine the joy a granddaughter used to feel when she would find a hand written letter from her grandfather in the letter-box.This was the scenario just fifteen years ago.And it is something that our generation can never experience!Because today it is considered old-fashioned and silly to send a letter which will probably reach a fortnight later.Why waste time!Just type out the message,click Send andVoila!your email reaches your loved one before you count to ten.However one virus and all those typed electronic messages are gone forever.The hand written letters are treasured and preserved for the generations to come.They are much more personal and precious when you can hold a piece of paper over which the pen of your long- lost relative once moved.The emails are nothing more than dull,lifeless black words on a white screen which you read once and never spare a thought for again till the day they are lost beyond recovery.Bring back the letters,bring back the love!
-By Ankita Srivastava
STUDY...ALL DAY??
Remembering School Life!I studied in Germany for two years. And when I came back I was struck by the harsh differences in the education imparted by these two countries. I remember my first day there, when my teacher took us out in pairs and taught us how to cross a road. We then went on to a nearby forest where we picked acorns as part of our nature class. I returned home amazed to find that a school day could be so enjoyable. The days flew by in a jiffy while I visited the municipal corporation, went to church to listen to the choir and went to a nearby ground on a sunny day to collect wild flowers! For Maths homework, the teacher used to say that we had to spend only ten minutes with our books and do as many sums as we could in that time. Some could do two, others five. But the teachers got to know each child's individual ability. We would listen to audio tapes of nature sounds where we were supposed to identify the different seasons! Even though those two years were the happiest school days of my life, some teachers were of the opinion that Indian and other foreign students were much more hard working than the students there, probably because they were used to it. The German children became so used to the easy lifestyle that when the time came for serious study they could not adapt to the workload. Here the students are assessed according to the number of hours they put in cramming facts while there the assessment is according to what they put into those hours. Thankfully our education system is changing for the better as the Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) being introduced in schools is a good mix of Indian and European techniques involving hard work and fun. This system will hopefully make school life for students what it should be - enjoyable years of fruitful learning!
-By Ankita Srivastava
TASTE THE WORLD.....
CUISINES OF THE WORLDBY- SEHAJ GHUMAN
Food is the most significant symbol of a country. It is a notable fact that almost every country on Earth has its own extraordinary and exceptional cuisine. The tradition and rituals of a country have an effect on the genre of food. The cuisine reflects the lifestyle of the people.
One of the most prominent cuisines of the world, is the American cuisine. The food eaten by the Americans has always been the object of criticism, as it is unhealthy and calorie-laden. The deep fried burgers along with the ready-made drinks like beer make the American cuisine universal.
The aromatic Italian food with its distinctive herb fragrances is considered the ancestor of fine culinary art. Italian pizza, pasta and wine are always in limelight.
Indian cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse cuisine in the world. Its rich and unique flavours are emerging in the world.
The location of Thailand has a great bearing on it's cuisine. Thai cuisine has many food products with fish and other marine animals. Seasonings of coconut milk, pineapples and citrus plants make it exclusive.
Ancient civilization of Aztecs and Mayas used to feed on Mexican cuisine. It is based on the assortment of products like maize, avocado and pumpkins. Mexican tequila, tacos, burritos, tortillas and fajitas are very sought after.
Food is God's gift to humanity and each cuisine in this world satisfies our taste buds.
STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY
The female is an ignored spiecie in our male dominated society which still practices gender bias.There is an apparent discrimtionin the upbringing and eduction of the girls in the rural areas,middle and lower classes of the society.This is all due to our old traditional customs, values and ethos of the society which do not encourage women to contest against men and come out victorious,also the harassment of working women resuts from the dominant position of the male bullies and the fear of economic insecurity of the female workers.
From the starting of birth the only sufferer is the female.Most of the people of the country consider the birth of a girl as a sin commited in their previous lives for which they are paying now.In our male dominated society , female education is relegatted to the back ground and all the family funds and resources are lanished on the upbringing and education of the sons.
As someone pointed out "if we educte a boy we educate a person , on the other hand if we educate a girl we educate a family." Some conservative section of the society regard women as weak and inferior to men and hence unsuitable for outdoor work .These people are highly mistaken.In now days , modern women are fully equipped with education , expertise, confidence,self esteem and respect and independence . If we glance at the result of public examination we reveal that the rank and the percentage of the girls is superior. If women can run home efficiently, they can manage the affairs of the state with the same procession.Women do not lag behind men in any sphere.
The rise in the standard of living is possible when women supplement the incomes of the males. National development is impossible without the whole hearted contribution and active participation of women .We can also root out the evil of male domination by reserving seats for women in parliament on the lines of reservstion in local bodies.This measure will end the marginalistion of women in the supreme policy bodies and pave the way for their emancipation,enlightment and empowerment.
FIZA GUPTA,CLASS-9B
Thursday, April 29, 2010
NEW VENTURE OF SAATHI
SAFETY DRIVE
by - SEHAJ GHUMAN
Scars of Accidents don’t heal easily, sometimes they last a lifetime. Accidents hurt a lot but Safety doesn’t…..
By following the traffic rules, there is no jeopardy.
Persisting with the noble endeavor of removing the economic divide, for the underprivileged, Ms. Puniita Singh organized a seminar for the students of Government Middle School, Sec-52 Kajeri educating them about the traffic rules. A group of 160 students reached the Traffic park, Sec-23, with transport facilities organized by the NGO – SAATHI.
Ranbir Singh, an official at the Traffic Park gave an informative and interactive lecture, followed by awareness videos directed by Mr.Jaspal Bhatti. Mr. Ranbir stated, “The initiative of educating these children about the traffic rules is admirable. It is imperative for the young children to know all the traffic rules, as the number of accidents taking place in Chandigarh is on the increase. Tools and machinery can be repaired but our lives cannot.”
The children gave an eager response and appreciated the NGO’s efforts. They were given souvenirs, which would remind them of the safety rules.
Inspector Prem Singh Dalal, said, “Hope that Saathi keeps carrying on the great work. Youngsters are the most likely victims of the accidents, they don’t wear helmets or seat belts which cost them their lives .After today, I hope these students will follow the Traffic rules.”
So, when you drive safely, you arrive safely.
Better late than never….
By following the traffic rules, there is no jeopardy.
Persisting with the noble endeavor of removing the economic divide, for the underprivileged, Ms. Puniita Singh organized a seminar for the students of Government Middle School, Sec-52 Kajeri educating them about the traffic rules. A group of 160 students reached the Traffic park, Sec-23, with transport facilities organized by the NGO – SAATHI.
Ranbir Singh, an official at the Traffic Park gave an informative and interactive lecture, followed by awareness videos directed by Mr.Jaspal Bhatti. Mr. Ranbir stated, “The initiative of educating these children about the traffic rules is admirable. It is imperative for the young children to know all the traffic rules, as the number of accidents taking place in Chandigarh is on the increase. Tools and machinery can be repaired but our lives cannot.”
The children gave an eager response and appreciated the NGO’s efforts. They were given souvenirs, which would remind them of the safety rules.
Inspector Prem Singh Dalal, said, “Hope that Saathi keeps carrying on the great work. Youngsters are the most likely victims of the accidents, they don’t wear helmets or seat belts which cost them their lives .After today, I hope these students will follow the Traffic rules.”
So, when you drive safely, you arrive safely.
Better late than never….
INTERVIEW WITH SISTER SWAATI -SAINA KOHLI AND FIZA GUPTA
Interview With Sister Swati
Saina : How do you feel being the prnciple of carmel convent school?
Sister : it makes me feel no difference .it makes me feel proud .i am happy to serve carmel.
Fiza : what is your vision for our school?
Sister : my vision is to make children happy and make them bloom in what ever capacity they posses.I wish to get support from the school committee and to render my support.
Jaisha: How do you feel about the creation of the carmel band?
Sister : i feel very proud.when i do any thing i do my best, and rest i leave to the day to come.When you do anything with 100% effort the results are always in your favour.
Saina : can you tell us briefly about your childhood journey to being the principle of carmel?
Sister : My teaching career started in 1987.i teached 2 years in Goa,3-4 years in gujrat and 4 years in jammu-jammu was the best experience.whenever i talked to people they phrased "you should be a principle ; we expect you to came back as a principle".
Fiza : what do you think is lacking in the carmelites?
Sister :no ...nothing is lacking that way . everything is provided in carmel.But i sometimes feel integrating that what we learn and teach in the school , we dont see it being practiced.
Fiza : How do you feel about the discipline of our school?How do you think can you change it?
Sister : Well it is my feeling....that from the day I have come the discipline has improved alot.
Saina : How do you feel being the prnciple of carmel convent school?
Sister : it makes me feel no difference .it makes me feel proud .i am happy to serve carmel.
Fiza : what is your vision for our school?
Sister : my vision is to make children happy and make them bloom in what ever capacity they posses.I wish to get support from the school committee and to render my support.
Jaisha: How do you feel about the creation of the carmel band?
Sister : i feel very proud.when i do any thing i do my best, and rest i leave to the day to come.When you do anything with 100% effort the results are always in your favour.
Saina : can you tell us briefly about your childhood journey to being the principle of carmel?
Sister : My teaching career started in 1987.i teached 2 years in Goa,3-4 years in gujrat and 4 years in jammu-jammu was the best experience.whenever i talked to people they phrased "you should be a principle ; we expect you to came back as a principle".
Fiza : what do you think is lacking in the carmelites?
Sister :no ...nothing is lacking that way . everything is provided in carmel.But i sometimes feel integrating that what we learn and teach in the school , we dont see it being practiced.
Fiza : How do you feel about the discipline of our school?How do you think can you change it?
Sister : Well it is my feeling....that from the day I have come the discipline has improved alot.
(we all laugh with her) I dont want you girls to follow 'policeman' discipline , i dont want you to pass by the corridors with your hands at the back and a finger on your mouth showing 'i am quite sister'.But in the class i want that the students should be responsible enough to maintain discipline whether the teacher is their or not.
Prerita : what are your expectations from us?
Sister : As students i expect you to be children of prayer, because carmel represents prayer.I want the students to stop their bad habits like using foul language and bullying,etc.
Fiza : what do you want the future of carmelites to be?
Sister : School should excel in quality not in quantity.Whatever we do we should put in our best .Multiplying children is not necessary but the quality we bring out is .
Jaisha : What does carmel mean to you?
Sister : to me carmel means prayer.
Saina : You have often pointed out in these past years about our uniforms and flicks being inappropriate , what do you think about it now?
Sister :What i dont like is that the girls are altering your tunics with your own taste. Its not like that i want the student to make 2 plaates and apply oil but i just want hair to be neatly tied.
Prerita : As the news travels fast ,there were rumours that our dress code would be changed into suits...is that true?
Sister : As long as your uniform is neat it should not come to your worries.......and anyway changing uniform requires little time.
Saina : What are your views about the CCE System currenty in 9th and 10th?
Sister : Im very happy about it,i feel that children are getting more opportunities and i specifically feel that cce system should be alloted to every class from middle school,that way everyone will participate in the upcoming events.
Saina and fiza : how do you feel about the upcoming clubs like reporters club,photograph club,ngo,etc.....??
Sister : to be frank i feel the oppportunities are only given to very few students and by increasing the number of clubs every student can participate one way or another.i just love children and want to do what is best for them.
Saina:since you are such an inspiration,who was your first inspiration i mean your role model?
Sister: well i remember my class teacher of 2nd class.he teached me many values with love though he was strict he was very affectionate.he was my inspiration. that's what i wish to give you.i want you to do the best.
THEN WE ALL GREETED HER BEST OF LUCK AND PROMISED TO COORDIATE WITH HER..............
-interview taken by Prerita Nandwani,Saina Kohli,Fiza Gupta and Jaisha Garg
Prerita : what are your expectations from us?
Sister : As students i expect you to be children of prayer, because carmel represents prayer.I want the students to stop their bad habits like using foul language and bullying,etc.
Fiza : what do you want the future of carmelites to be?
Sister : School should excel in quality not in quantity.Whatever we do we should put in our best .Multiplying children is not necessary but the quality we bring out is .
Jaisha : What does carmel mean to you?
Sister : to me carmel means prayer.
Saina : You have often pointed out in these past years about our uniforms and flicks being inappropriate , what do you think about it now?
Sister :What i dont like is that the girls are altering your tunics with your own taste. Its not like that i want the student to make 2 plaates and apply oil but i just want hair to be neatly tied.
Prerita : As the news travels fast ,there were rumours that our dress code would be changed into suits...is that true?
Sister : As long as your uniform is neat it should not come to your worries.......and anyway changing uniform requires little time.
Saina : What are your views about the CCE System currenty in 9th and 10th?
Sister : Im very happy about it,i feel that children are getting more opportunities and i specifically feel that cce system should be alloted to every class from middle school,that way everyone will participate in the upcoming events.
Saina and fiza : how do you feel about the upcoming clubs like reporters club,photograph club,ngo,etc.....??
Sister : to be frank i feel the oppportunities are only given to very few students and by increasing the number of clubs every student can participate one way or another.i just love children and want to do what is best for them.
Saina:since you are such an inspiration,who was your first inspiration i mean your role model?
Sister: well i remember my class teacher of 2nd class.he teached me many values with love though he was strict he was very affectionate.he was my inspiration. that's what i wish to give you.i want you to do the best.
THEN WE ALL GREETED HER BEST OF LUCK AND PROMISED TO COORDIATE WITH HER..............
-interview taken by Prerita Nandwani,Saina Kohli,Fiza Gupta and Jaisha Garg
SISTER MARIA CHRISTI'S FAREWELL-SAINA KOHLI
SR.MARIA CHRISTI'S FAREWELL
Sr.Maria Christi's journey in carmel began from feeling nervous to feeling confident to feeling proud.nervos-as her carmelites would inovate,confident-as her carmelites became ambitious and proud-as her carmelites acheived their goals .
Her journey is now at a standstill of depression.depression-of leaving carmel convent school chandigarh, after 7 years being Carmel's principle.
In an attempt to expose the gratitude carmel feels towards her,Carmelites today on 26th april presented her with a memorable farewell.
The program began from a welcoming speech followed by a power point presentation which exhibited her unforgettable stay at carmel as a principle.
Class 12th then harmonized the song "climb" representing the ache carmel feels on sr.maria christi's leaving. the song was followed by an entertaining rajasthani dance and a hym by class 10th on the lyrics of "i haple you dance".
to participate in sister's farewell the little ones dramatized a play on different type of vessels thus naming sister Maria Christi the "vessel of god".
During the farewell carmelities held out their designed banners calling"sister dont go".
In the end sister Maria christi said that she was confident of the future of carmelities and that she woudnt be what she is today if it was not for all the sisters that helped her make carmel a better place,but even with her brave show she couldnt hide her tears from us.
Mrs .mala said"she has done so much for our school we will really miss her "
Acording to Mrs.manju "it was very emotional,every item in the farewell was the best and every item gave a message"
Mrs.amrita and Mrs madhu said "its very touchy,its like missing a mother and looking for another"
Mrs anurita commented"I had a short tenure of 1 year with her but she inspired me the best.she's my role model"
Mrs vandita kapoor said"Sr.Maria Christi is endured with exsiquite quality of knowing you silently."
Wherever her life may lead her Sr.Maria Christi was,is,and will always be with us.
-SAINA KOHLI
Sr.Maria Christi's journey in carmel began from feeling nervous to feeling confident to feeling proud.nervos-as her carmelites would inovate,confident-as her carmelites became ambitious and proud-as her carmelites acheived their goals .
Her journey is now at a standstill of depression.depression-of leaving carmel convent school chandigarh, after 7 years being Carmel's principle.
In an attempt to expose the gratitude carmel feels towards her,Carmelites today on 26th april presented her with a memorable farewell.
The program began from a welcoming speech followed by a power point presentation which exhibited her unforgettable stay at carmel as a principle.
Class 12th then harmonized the song "climb" representing the ache carmel feels on sr.maria christi's leaving. the song was followed by an entertaining rajasthani dance and a hym by class 10th on the lyrics of "i haple you dance".
to participate in sister's farewell the little ones dramatized a play on different type of vessels thus naming sister Maria Christi the "vessel of god".
During the farewell carmelities held out their designed banners calling"sister dont go".
In the end sister Maria christi said that she was confident of the future of carmelities and that she woudnt be what she is today if it was not for all the sisters that helped her make carmel a better place,but even with her brave show she couldnt hide her tears from us.
Mrs .mala said"she has done so much for our school we will really miss her "
Acording to Mrs.manju "it was very emotional,every item in the farewell was the best and every item gave a message"
Mrs.amrita and Mrs madhu said "its very touchy,its like missing a mother and looking for another"
Mrs anurita commented"I had a short tenure of 1 year with her but she inspired me the best.she's my role model"
Mrs vandita kapoor said"Sr.Maria Christi is endured with exsiquite quality of knowing you silently."
Wherever her life may lead her Sr.Maria Christi was,is,and will always be with us.
-SAINA KOHLI
ANTIDEPRESSANTS IN CHILDREN-SAINA KOHLI
ANTIDEPRESSANTS IN CHILDREN!
Depression is a disease that afflicts the human psyche in such a way that the afflicted tends to act and react abnormally toward others and themselves. Depression in the adoloscents is greatly underdiagnosed and leads to serious difficulties in school, work and personal adjustment, which may often continue into adulthood. It is often described as "an exaggeration of the duration and intensity of normal mood changes" .
Key indicators of adolescent depression include a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in previous activity interests , constant boredom , disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression . For many teens, symptoms of depression are directly related to low self -esteem stemming from increased emphasis on peer popularityor getting into relationships before their ages. For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations, which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents .
Depression can lead to suicide.Antidepressants are used to treat people with depression. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children and teens. Sometimes we teens sometimes grow sucidal.
Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in youths aged 15 to 19 than cardiovascular disease or cancer .
Among children, the highest percentage of users was seen in girls and boys ages 15-18. More than 6% of the girls in this age group used antidepressants, as did 4.2% of the boys. If these figures were extrapolated to the entire pediatric population, it would mean that one of every 16 high-school-age girls and one of every 23 high-school-age boys in a country were taking some type of antidepressant.
Until recently, adolescent depression has been largely ignored by health professionals, but now several means of diagnosis and treatment exist. "Although most teenagers can successfully climb the mountain of emotional and psychological obstacles that lie in their paths, there are some who find themselves overwhelmed and full of stress.".With the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, parents, and other caring adults, the severity of a teen's depression can not only be accurately evaluated, but plans can be made to improve his or her well-being and ability to fully engage life .
-SAINA KOHLI
CLASS 9TH b
WE'LL MISS YOU SR.MARIA CHRISTI
By: Prerna Sharma and Fiza Gupta
“Goodbyes are not forever,
Goodbyes are not the end,
They simply mean I’ll miss you,
Until we meet again.”
It was heartbreaking when we heard that Sr. Maria Christie, our beloved principal would be leaving us soon. Earlier we just thought it was a rumour but yesterday all the students and teachers bade adieus to her. Yes, it is true! Principal Sr. Maria Christie will be saying goodbye to the school she has called home for the last 7 years. As she recalled her experience she said that, past in 2003 she came to the city beautiful and entered the school with a slight fear in mind as to how will she work here. But she found God on her side encouraging her to put her fears aside and persuading her to enter into this new world.
Sister recollects her experience in
Sister Maria Christi lovingly nurtured the greens and it was in her time that the pharmaceutical garden was developed. All the decisions taken by her were with ease and clarity which were carried out meticulously. She was a charismatic and energetic principal who never let down the students and helped them in every possible way. From a small bruise to a big achievement, sister always presented us sweets. As she leaves us, she is leaving as a satisfied person and has no regrets at all.
She had worked for 2 yrs in Himachal, 3yrs in Goa and then 7 yrs in
Her final message to all the Carmelites- “ Be simple as that is what makes Carmel girls special and always live up to the motto of in ‘God we Trust’”
We know that the world is round and we may meet Sister again, someday or the other. Let’s hope for the Best!!
cosmetic surgeies- saina kohli
COSMETIC SURGERIES...
In today's society the picture of beauty is a rail thin super model with the body of a goddess posted on billboards all around the world. Children are brought up playing with Barbie dolls with the body measurements of would be 39, 18, 38. Because of these pictures and other figures of beauties projected all over, a person is convinced to believe that to be beautiful and happy, one must look like these images. To most, the easiest way to achieve this is my having cosmetic surgery performed.
Plastic/cosmetic surgery for "beautification" is a result of our materialistic and image reinforced society to what society chooses to be "beautiful" Even smiles are beginning to look as though they have come off of production lines. Teeth are bleached and perfectly even. cosmetic standards are rising to a level that exceeds good sense. As a result, it lowers our self-esteem, since we are trying to "become" what is accepted as beautiful.
We should be happy with just the way we are, not needing plastic surgery to feel "better "and accepted...
Sometimes Low-income people that are attracted to the visions of beauty on the magazines are caught in the lure of these "fake" surgeons. These doctors promise perfect results at half the price of experienced surgeons. Some of these doctors may even produce fake credentials, such as fake PhDs, for customers to view. Customers see these and without doing any research on the doctor, pay the money for the surgery to be performed. With the increase of untrained surgeons performing these procedures, the risk of death and many improper results also increases greatly.
People considering plastic surgery should be informed of all the risks. They should not be concerned with trying to live up to society's standards and by the price of the operations. They should most be concerned with the real price, their lives!.
People considering plastic surgery should be informed of all the risks. They should not be concerned with trying to live up to society's standards and by the price of the operations. They should most be concerned with the real price, their lives!.
-SAINA KOHLI
CLASS - 9TH B
ELECTION TIME...
Britain at Electoral Crossroads
BY -SEHAJ GHUMAN
One of the world's oldest democracy and highly esteemed nation is ready for a variation. 10 Downing Street is ready for a newfound owner.
With the vital date of 6th May 2010 just around the corner,the British are ready to make a choice. Gordon Brown,David Cameron and Nick Clegg are gearing to take power over the House of Commons.
The Labour Party this time led by Gordon Brown is aiming to secure a fourth consecutive term in office,but the latter will face a nasty competition from the Conservative Party,who hope to regain the same dominant position in UK politics as in the 1990's with David Cameron as their front runner. Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats hopes to make inroads into the mandates of both the sides.
The leading Labour Party believes that a lot can be achieved by the strength of common endeavour.They claim themselves as a "Democratic Socialist Party" and promote living together in the spirit of solidarity,tolerance and respect. On the other hand,the Conservative Party is offering rebuttal by promoting a VOTE FOR CHANGE. They are bullish on getting the sluggish British economy moving and hope to raise standards in the schools. The Liberal Democrats promise to build a FAIRER BRITAIN. They are the only party promising to deliver positive changes in the environment.
Britain is gearing up for a three-legged race instead of a two-pole playoff.
A tough competition awaits the trio, even as the whole World waits with
One of the world's oldest democracy and highly esteemed nation is ready for a variation. 10 Downing Street is ready for a newfound owner.
With the vital date of 6th May 2010 just around the corner,the British are ready to make a choice. Gordon Brown,David Cameron and Nick Clegg are gearing to take power over the House of Commons.
The Labour Party this time led by Gordon Brown is aiming to secure a fourth consecutive term in office,but the latter will face a nasty competition from the Conservative Party,who hope to regain the same dominant position in UK politics as in the 1990's with David Cameron as their front runner. Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats hopes to make inroads into the mandates of both the sides.
The leading Labour Party believes that a lot can be achieved by the strength of common endeavour.They claim themselves as a "Democratic Socialist Party" and promote living together in the spirit of solidarity,tolerance and respect. On the other hand,the Conservative Party is offering rebuttal by promoting a VOTE FOR CHANGE. They are bullish on getting the sluggish British economy moving and hope to raise standards in the schools. The Liberal Democrats promise to build a FAIRER BRITAIN. They are the only party promising to deliver positive changes in the environment.
Britain is gearing up for a three-legged race instead of a two-pole playoff.
A tough competition awaits the trio, even as the whole World waits with
CELL PHONES MORE INPORTANT THAN MAN’S BEST FRIEND . . . .???
SEHAJ GHUMAN
Albert Einstein quotes “it has been appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”
It has transcended enough to give man’s best friend the back bench. People are splurging money in thousands to buy the new cell phone in town, whereas there is no psychiatrist in the world like a dog licking your face.
Money will buy you a cell phone that might entertain you for a while but will take a toll on your health, it may make you feel satisfied with your success but if you really want to feel rich then just count the things that money can’t buy. So no matter how little money you own or lack the new technologies, having a dog will make you rich. So let us pay attention to the things that matter in life than the things that would make us popular in high – school !!!!
It has transcended enough to give man’s best friend the back bench. People are splurging money in thousands to buy the new cell phone in town, whereas there is no psychiatrist in the world like a dog licking your face.
Money will buy you a cell phone that might entertain you for a while but will take a toll on your health, it may make you feel satisfied with your success but if you really want to feel rich then just count the things that money can’t buy. So no matter how little money you own or lack the new technologies, having a dog will make you rich. So let us pay attention to the things that matter in life than the things that would make us popular in high – school !!!!
EARTH DAY
SAVE OR GRAVEBY-SEHAJ GHUMAN
The Earth is degrading at a tremendous speed, Mother Earth is threatening her own children. Carmelites cannot sit back and let this happen.
Carmel Convent School,Chandigarh is making a great effort to put the green foot forward. 22nd April, marked as World Earth Day was celebrated by the latter as an effort to save Mother Earth.
The Primary school students carried out a procession to create awareness among the Chandigarhites. Tiny-tot, Arni was promoting water conservation saying, "A bottle of water that we throw,could help a plant grow."
One of the teachers, accompanying the students in the rally, Ms.Chandarvati stated,"This day is very important and is a vital one for each human being. I am educating the students about the do's and dont's for preserving nature."
Interactive sessions and competitions were held throughout the day, students eagerly made posters,slogans and masks. Saplings were planted on the campus ground.
Ananya, a class X student said, "We are destroying our own home, it is the duty of each responsible citizen to contribute in preserving it." Offering solutions, a teacher Ms.Esha said, "If we want to benefit the Earth, we can grow more trees, save water, cover small distances by foot instead of travelling in vehicles."
Acting fast will be our last hope of avoiding disaster. Sr.Maria Christie, Principal of Carmel Convent School commented, "We should treat each day as Earth Day, our efforts to save Mother Earth should be on a regular basis." So SAVE the Earth or GRAVE the Earth, the choice is ours....
Monday, April 26, 2010
Books our Best Friends
By: Prerna Sharma
“Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill.”
Celebrated on 23rd of April, World Book Day seeks to promote reading amongst the youngsters and to gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those who have furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity. 23rd April is also considered as a symbolic date in world literature as on this date in the year of 1616 died Shakespeare- whose writing contained more actual wisdom than the whole body of English learning. This coincidently happens to be his birth anniversary as well.
To commemorate this event the British Library, Sector-9
The
The chief guest Mrs. Sumita Mishra honoured the prize distribution ceremony with her noble ideas. She said that books are works of art and science and vehicles for ideas. They magnificently materialize creative diversity, generate universal knowledge and contribute inter cultural dialogue.
“Books improve our knowledge about others and of their philosophies and therefore enhance our understanding of the world. They also provide development opportunities for all ages and in particular for young people.” said a parent present at the event.
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