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The Speaking Woods
In this Edition of The Speaking Woods
Principal Desk
Upcoming Events and Competitions
Highlights for the month of June
Students’ Corner
Photo Gallery
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Principal Desk
Dear Parents,
On behalf of Smrti Academy, I welcome you to a New Academic Year. It is the all-round robust development of every single child;
academic, scientific temper, social values, moral bearing and excellence in sports/arts. The second year of pandemic has made us
even more resolute rather than dampening our energy and vigor. We have successfully transformed Smrti to a seamless educational
institution on the online mode last year. We will take this success story further to consolidate if fully, while praying for the pandemic
to ebb and all of us making our way to the new school building. It has been a long wait.
Google Classrooms provide a new platform for learning this year. The never tiring and dedicated faculty with a deep-seated concern
for the academic wellbeing of the child will keep on preparing notes and worksheets and post it on Google Classrooms. Introduction
of yoga, e-library, value education and activity-based enrichment sessions would add immense value to our current curriculum
and extra-curricular activities. The aim is to provide an experience with the essence being joy of learning. Club activities will
commence from July. Intimation regarding the allotment of clubs have already been made. This is one more activity to bring forth
peer learning and team spirit, while striving to learn in an area of his or her choice. Virtual dance classes have been appreciated
by the students. We would be posting pictures of activities in Magical Moments and few pictures would be shared through our
Newsletter as well.
I am happy to share that Epic, a leading digital library for children, has commended Smrtians on reading 1000 books in less than
a month. We are confident that the e-library classes will help develop reading, writing and speaking skills, so critical in the dynamic
communication world of today.
Kindly contact the coordinator for any issues/ doubts. We request you to check diary notes regularly and also monitor your child’s
progress.
Stay safe, happy and healthy,
Regards
Lily Sahay
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Principal.
Upcoming Events and Competitions
Bakrid / Eid – 21/07/2021
Periodic Assessment – 19/07/2021 to 28/07/2021
Parent Teacher Meeting – 31/07/2021
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Highlights for the month of June
As Montessorians, we are tasked with adaptation and innovation every day. The pandemic situation and online schooling gave us
an opportunity to discover that Montessori method can be taught online. Our pre-primary program for children from 2.5 years to
6 years, aimed at ensuring Montessori philosophy is offered with carefully designed kits, materials and age-appropriate activities
that include fine and gross motor development, sensorial exploration, self-care and independence, language through phonics,
public speaking and preparing children for awakening of the mathematical mind. Our interactive sessions aim at ensuring children
develop the ability to work in a sustained and concentrated way and socialize with peers at the same time!
Montessori sessions
Grade 2 children revisited the geometry topic in depth which allowed us to distinctly see that our children have begun to move
towards the world of abstract learning. Introduction of number hierarchy for Grade 1 children and making them read large numbers
as big as an 18-digit was such a fun filled activity. Children made their own addition chart to observe the beauty of the result of
merging quantities.
Subject Activities
Our academic program focuses on activities that includes the 21st century life skills development and integration of subjects.
Activities like “Little Chef”, place value mat, Hindi alphabet games via wordwall.net, Hindi flash card reading and poem recitation,
drawing computer parts, character sketch/ self-portrait and value education classes provided an opportunity for children to develop
various life skills such as 4Cs, technology literacy, self-direction, leadership and accountability.
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World Environment Day
Curious minds are eager learners. To learn about this special day and understand major environmental issues a colouring activity
was conducted. Young learners learn to colour even before they spell or write alphabets. The 3 golden R’s – Recycle, Reuse and
Reduce were beautifully coloured by the children. To mark the celebration of ‘World Environment Day’, Children were encouraged
to make posters and write slogans like ‘Save every drop of precious water’, ‘My Beautiful World’, ‘Be kind to Earth’, ‘Cleaner Earth
Greener Earth’.
Students of Grade 2 watched a video on Marine Pollution and its effects on the life of sea creatures. Students discussed different
ways of managing waste and doing our bit to save the environment and eventually the sea creatures. Grade 1 students drew a
picture of the environment they see through their eyes. The class teachers talked about the importance of celebrating this day and
also reminded that nature should not be taken for granted and must be respected for its values.
International Yoga Day
International yoga day was celebrated throughout the week of 21st. It was celebrated by the students with great
enthusiasm. Children were taught simple breathing exercises that strengthens concentration, attention and reduces
screen fatigue. Students of grade III to VIII celebrated yoga week and demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar
chanting. Warm up exercises were down and all the students performed sitting and standing asanas. The importance of
these asanas was explained simultaneously. Regular practice of yoga will surely help our students achieve a better life,
physically, mentally and spiritually as well. June 21st is celebrated as The International Day of Yoga all over the world.
This idea was proposed by our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. He said, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient
tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and
nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with
yourself, the world and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in our wellbeing.
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Students’ Corner
The Monkey and the Dolphin
One day long ago, some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his
pet monkey along for the long journey.
When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the
sea, and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked
him up.
They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the dolphin’s back. The
dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this place?”
The monkey replied, “Yes, I do. In fact, the king of the island is my best friend. Do you know
that I am actually a prince?”
Knowing that no one lived on the island, the dolphin said, “Well, well, so you are a prince!
Now you can be a king!” The monkey asked, “How can I be a king?”
As the dolphin started swimming away, he answered, “That is easy. As you are the only
creature on this island, you will naturally be the king!”
Moral Value of the story: Those who lie and boast may end up in trouble.
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