Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Recruitment of Mentors
Thank you all for your overwhelming response to our call for mentors at our two campuses. We will be reverting to all applicants shortly. We have closed the applications as on January 11, 2011. We may activate the application forms on this page, if needed.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
INFINITY 2010-11
Albeit a bit late for the post, I thought it better to post now than never!
INFINITY, the annual event at IWS, Indore, had to its credit a few firsts. We did the event at our new Campus at Jhalaria. It was held on 2 days for the first time, to ensure participation from all students (as is the norm at our school) while making the program short enough to endure the cold winter evenings.
The first day for Ananda group had the children taking the stage right from anchoring to showcasing their talent. Little children boldly coming on to stage to anchor their respective programs was a heartening sight. Mentors could be seen trying to motivate them all the time, while parents were busy shooting with their cameras. The pictures of the first day are available for viewing here.
The second day for Jigyasa and Sadhna groups witnessed children taking on the act more seriously than we could have imagined. The choice of programs, right from the Karate Show, Mime Act and Panna Dhay Play to the Art Finale reflected the Indus Way. Children performed their part most diligently and made all of us feel proud! Please view the pictures of the second day event at our Picasa album here.
Your comments on the function are always welcome and invited!
INFINITY, the annual event at IWS, Indore, had to its credit a few firsts. We did the event at our new Campus at Jhalaria. It was held on 2 days for the first time, to ensure participation from all students (as is the norm at our school) while making the program short enough to endure the cold winter evenings.
The first day for Ananda group had the children taking the stage right from anchoring to showcasing their talent. Little children boldly coming on to stage to anchor their respective programs was a heartening sight. Mentors could be seen trying to motivate them all the time, while parents were busy shooting with their cameras. The pictures of the first day are available for viewing here.
The second day for Jigyasa and Sadhna groups witnessed children taking on the act more seriously than we could have imagined. The choice of programs, right from the Karate Show, Mime Act and Panna Dhay Play to the Art Finale reflected the Indus Way. Children performed their part most diligently and made all of us feel proud! Please view the pictures of the second day event at our Picasa album here.
Your comments on the function are always welcome and invited!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Meet The Leader
Ms. Dharm told us many things about the working of the Indore Municipal Corporation - how the members are elected and how they work. She told us about the A to Z company that is responsible for cleanliness in our city. She informed us about the call centre and how if we have a complaint and it is not taken care of, the concerned authority gets a penalty. The responsible person may also get a penalty on their salary. If the waste is not removed even after complaint the A to Z company would be fined Rs. 100 for each waste bin that was not cleaned.
Ms. Dharm told us the importance of paying the tax on time and the right amount. This tax money eventually helps us in our needs like roads and cleanliness etc.
Ms. Dharm was also a teacher earlier. She encouraged us to utilize our precious time.
Now was the time to announce the results of the election. This was done by the Election Commissioner Jayesh Bhawsar of class IX. And the winner was the contestant from the Indus Aristocrat Party - Jatin Bhawsar!!!
Ms. Dharm gave us the numbers that can be contacted if we have any problems related to any of the departments.
Control Room - 932955502
A to Z company - 810901547
Health Department - 0731-434482
Call Centre - 155343
Click the following link for more picture.
Kirti Kulkarni
Class VIII
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Elections!
As part of the chapter Electoral Politics in Social Science, Class IX conducted elections. These elections were as democratic as the actual process. Elections started with nomination of candidates. This happened keeping in mind the ratio of boys and girls in the class. Aman Tagore, Burhanuddin Khambati, Jatin Bhawsar and Vibhuti Thackar were nominated. The four parties were Allay Party, Ekta Party, Indus Aristocrats and Empowerment Party respectively. Each had supporters in the class and Jayesh Bhawsar was appointed the Election Commissioner.
As usual, the candidates with their supporters started campaigning and convincing people to elect them. (Some of us couldn't resist a bit of horse trading). The walls of the second floor were covered with posters and slogans for the elections.
Finally, the much awaited day arrived - 1st December! After the morning assembly, the candidates gave their speeches which were full of promises to make Indore and the country a better place. The day of the election also showed the main features of a democratic election - there was equality among all voters - class VI children's votes counted as much as the votes from class IX students which carried the same value as the votes given by our mentors. There was no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, career or age (classes III to V did not vote though - they were underage for our elections!)
A very strict Election Commissioner ensured free and fair elections. There were four polling booths and at each booth the process went very smoothly.
Now, with bated breaths we await the result which will be declared on 3rd December.
Click on the following link for more pictures
- Riya Godwani
Class IX
Monday, November 29, 2010
Futuremap Counselling
Indus World School is conducting one-to-one career counselling sessions for all students of the senior most Class IX. These sessions are based on the results of the FutureMap Test, a comprehensive career building and advisory program for school students. Each student had appeared for the elaborate 4 hour test spread over 2 days. This test from Career Launcher has helped students of Std. IX to XII from the best schools across the country choose a career best suited for them on the basis of their Aptitude, Personality and Interest.
The Principal, Mrs. Smita Rathore, said that FutureMap Test results were also validated with the class mentor, Mr. Thomson Verghese, and were found to be very accurate based on the children's observations. The career suggestions made on the basis of the report would help the children choose the right subject combination. During the counselling with parents of each child, they were also consulted about their own perceptions about their child's potential. Most parents said that they wanted their children to follow their dreams and were not putting any pressure of expectations. With a clearer roadmap in mind, the children would also be able to focus on their weekly and monthly learning objectives. This is in line with the school's recent initiative of inculcating leadership traits in the children right from Grade I. The programme lets students take charge of their learning, rather than let the school and curriculum decide it. The children are learning to set their own goals and keep track of the progress.
One of the parents, Mr. Sapan Bhattacharya father of Uttam Bhattacharya commented that it is rare to see such devotion and commitment in a school Principal when they were counselled till 7:30pm. He also mentioned that he felt very confident and reassured that his son, who had been suggested a career in law, will now find the right direction to move ahead.
Quite a few students were highly motivated to realize their tremendous hidden potential, though they may not have shown academic prowess. One such student's parents were convinced that hotel management was the perfect choice for their son, given his interest and aptitude for cooking and food production. Some of the students were also planning to take up performing arts as a serious career choice. They were provided with a detailed career book as per their suggested career choice. This book provides information about all the options within a career choice, and the list of institutions where this choice is offered.
The FutureMap Test is also offered online at http://www.futuremap.in/ for Rs. 2,500, but is administered free to all Indus World School students.
The Principal, Mrs. Smita Rathore, said that FutureMap Test results were also validated with the class mentor, Mr. Thomson Verghese, and were found to be very accurate based on the children's observations. The career suggestions made on the basis of the report would help the children choose the right subject combination. During the counselling with parents of each child, they were also consulted about their own perceptions about their child's potential. Most parents said that they wanted their children to follow their dreams and were not putting any pressure of expectations. With a clearer roadmap in mind, the children would also be able to focus on their weekly and monthly learning objectives. This is in line with the school's recent initiative of inculcating leadership traits in the children right from Grade I. The programme lets students take charge of their learning, rather than let the school and curriculum decide it. The children are learning to set their own goals and keep track of the progress.
One of the parents, Mr. Sapan Bhattacharya father of Uttam Bhattacharya commented that it is rare to see such devotion and commitment in a school Principal when they were counselled till 7:30pm. He also mentioned that he felt very confident and reassured that his son, who had been suggested a career in law, will now find the right direction to move ahead.
Quite a few students were highly motivated to realize their tremendous hidden potential, though they may not have shown academic prowess. One such student's parents were convinced that hotel management was the perfect choice for their son, given his interest and aptitude for cooking and food production. Some of the students were also planning to take up performing arts as a serious career choice. They were provided with a detailed career book as per their suggested career choice. This book provides information about all the options within a career choice, and the list of institutions where this choice is offered.
The FutureMap Test is also offered online at http://www.futuremap.in/ for Rs. 2,500, but is administered free to all Indus World School students.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
QCT Practice
November 24, 2010
Dear Parent,
Greetings!
School is back into action after Diwali break with lots of cheer and gusto!
I am happy to share with you that we have started a practice in school which will help our children to become emotionally stronger and more self disciplined.
This practice is called quality circle time- QCT. Although we have been practicing QCT from the beginning with our children but now we have made it more formal and included in the class time table of each class.
Every Thursday will be QCT time for Nursery to Class V. Classes VI to IX will have QCT on every Monday and Tuesdy..
The purpose and the outcome of this practice…
Purpose of QCT –
- To create a culture where all adults and children relate to each other in honest and enjoyable ways and learn to listen to each other and build a sense of ownership in the entire school community.
- To help everyone to ‘know thyself’ and understand ones own strengths and weaknesses.
- To develop the skills of Thinking, seeing/observing, concentrating, listening and speaking
Outcomes of QCT –
- Practicing democratic processes to celebrate success and solve issues of concern.
- Developing ability to respect differences
- Motivation and willingness to share thoughts and feelings,
- Learning to receive and give feedback
- The practice will initiate collective responsibility for the promotion of self-esteem and positive behaviour.
- It will establish a forum where children can help one another.
Please do let me know if you wish to know more about this practice. We will be happy to share it with you..may be you may try it home also.
Regards
Smita Rathore
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Buddy's Day
Indus World School celebrated Children's Day in the form of Buddy’s Day in an innovative way. Children of Classes I and above brought their "buddies" to school with them. All children thoroughly enjoyed the fun-filled activities at school. Children were very happy to take their friends around the school to show them all the classrooms and activity rooms. The class mentors performed skits and dances, played games and asked the children to share their experiences at the end of the program.
For classes I to III, there were various one minute games where in children had to pick up marbles and beans from their toes and gems from chopsticks, balancing matchsticks on a bottle horizontally placed on the table. They especially enjoyed their time on the adventure zone at the school, where they had to complete a track full of physical activities like running, crawling, jumping and climbing on ropes.
The senior children of classes IV to IX participated in outdoor group activities to develop their team skills. In classroom, after the introduction, importance of “OM” was shared. Everyone shared some positive points about their buddies. There was a closure time in the end for all classes, where everyone shared their thoughts about how did the day go. It was a great fun for the children. Everyone was given a Graduation cap in the end.
For classes I to III, there were various one minute games where in children had to pick up marbles and beans from their toes and gems from chopsticks, balancing matchsticks on a bottle horizontally placed on the table. They especially enjoyed their time on the adventure zone at the school, where they had to complete a track full of physical activities like running, crawling, jumping and climbing on ropes.
The senior children of classes IV to IX participated in outdoor group activities to develop their team skills. In classroom, after the introduction, importance of “OM” was shared. Everyone shared some positive points about their buddies. There was a closure time in the end for all classes, where everyone shared their thoughts about how did the day go. It was a great fun for the children. Everyone was given a Graduation cap in the end.
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