Special Assembly on Republic Day

Adorned with the tricolour, echoing the spirit of unity and diversity that defines our great nation, Doon International School, New Chandigarh ceremonialized 75th Repulic Day with a great deal of patriotic fervor.

The festivities commenced by Doonites showcasing their talent through soul-stirring songs, mesmerizing poetry recitations and patriotic dances. Each performance radiated energy and enthusiasm, captivating the audience and fostering a sense of unity among all present.

The Principal , Mrs Vipanjot Sehdeva, addressed the audience by reminding everyone of our collective commitment to upholding the values of democracy, liberty, and fraternity, ensuring that the flame of patriotism continues to burn bright in the hearts of every Indian.

Celebration of Bharatiya Bhasha Ustav

The staff and students of Doon International New Chandigarh participated enthusiastically in the Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2023 embracing the kaleidoscope of languages within our student body. The occasion featured engaging activities, from role-play showcasing unique phrases to a cultural fair highlighting traditions tied to various languages. A skit was performed in the assembly in which students spoke in their mother tongues. Students dressed up in their regional costumes and sang songs in their mother tongue. A folk dance competition was also organised. Students and faculty came together to celebrate the beauty of linguistic diversity by a Signature Campaign in their mother tongue, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes understanding and unity. It was a vibrant celebration that echoed the importance of languages in shaping our shared educational experience.

COOKING WITHOUT FIRE ACTIVITY

The young Doonites donned their ‘Chefs Caps’ to exhibit their culinary skills in the ‘Cooking Without Fire’ activity. It was a delicious sight to watch the little hands chopping and decorating away. Learners participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they doled out nutritious and delectable delicacies. The event not only provided a platform to foster their creativity and decision-making skills but also helped them explore their hidden talents and discover new areas of interest. Through this activity they learnt the spirit of teamwork, culinary skills and appreciated the hard work that goes into cooking. Our learners prepared healthy dishes and yummy lip-smacking items. It was a great way to create awareness about the nutritional value of food cooked without flame, the necessity, and advantages of healthy eating and to encourage our learners to stay away from junk food. The dishes prepared were presented in an artistic and aesthetic style by all of them and was indeed a treat for the eyes and tickling for our taste buds!!

Special Assembly on Prakash Utsav- The Birth Anniversary of Gurunanak Dev Ji' and below write up in Latest happenings

A special assembly was conducted by the students on 25th November to mark the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. A melodious rendition of the Shabads and a prayer , poem and talk were shared by the students to highlight the life and teachings of Guru Nanak ji.A guided meditation on Wahe Guru chant was the highlight of the day. The students also visited a Gurudwara and participated in the holy Langar and learnt the valuable teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji..of Humility ,kindness and virtuousness.

Spectacular Sabrang 2023-Annual Sports Meet held at Doon International School, New Chandigarh

Doon International School in the vibrant city of New Chandigarh proudly hosted the resplendent "Sabrang 2023" sports meet on Nov 08,2023. The distinguished Chief Guest, Brigadier (Retd.) Amardeep Singh Grewal, graced the occasion, elevating the event to unparalleled grandeur. The students exhibited exceptional athleticism, dazzling spectators in thrilling events such as relay races and hurdles. The cultural extravaganza included enchanting performances like the Saree Drill and the mesmerizing Hula Hoop Dance, infusing an artistic flair into the festivities. A heartfelt tribute to ISRO scientists added a poignant touch, while the lively Bhangra performance emerged as the crowning glory of the day. Ranjit House clinched the coveted Best Contingent trophy with a rhythmic and synchronized march past to the beat of the pipe band, showcasing exemplary discipline. Ashoka House earned the title of Best House, a testament to its outstanding performance across various events. Brigadier Grewal's profound emphasis on Emotional Intelligence left an indelible mark on everyone present there. The Managing Director of the school, Mr. Charanjeet Singh Mann, extended his gratitude to all the stakeholders, making Sabrang 2023 a remarkable and unifying success.Spectacular Sabrang 2023-Annual Sports Meet held at Doon International School, New Chandigarh

An Awareness Session on Cyber Security

AN AWARENESS SESSION HELD ON THE RELEVANCE OF CYBER SAFETY AND SECURITY

Speaking at length, the resource person, Dr. (Prof.) Supinder Kaur, Deptt. of Law, Panjab University, mentioned how cyber threats can come at any time and from anywhere and why it is important to teach children about simple social engineering scams that include bullying, harassment, identity theft, fraud, etc. She mentioned how nowadays, cell phones and the internet have become an important part of our lives. It is thus crucial to teach children the importance of social media, computer security, and privacy with the purpose of guiding them regarding cyber threats, cyberbullying, and their potential impacts.

Breast Cancer Awareness Talk

October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a highly informative and impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Talk was held at Doon International School, New Chandigarh. The event featured the renowned oncologist, Dr. Alok Goyal from Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Mullanpur, as the guest speaker.

The talk aimed to educate teachers about the widespread nature of breast cancer and its life-threatening implications. Dr. Goyal emphasised the importance of early detection and provided valuable insights into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available.

His talk focused on the importance of regular check-ups, self-examination, and the role of various diagnostic techniques in detecting breast cancer at an early stage.

Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab at our school campus

It was an honour to receive the Chief Minister of Punjab at our campus.

Sports Achievement in Zonal Tournament

"Overpower . Overtake. Overcome " Doon international school, New Chandigarh shone brightly in zonal sports tournament by winning 1st position in U-14 Basketball ( Girls), 1st Position in U-17 Cricket ( Boys), 1st position in U-17 Football ( Girls) , 2nd position in U-14 Basketball ( Boys) and another 2nd position in U- 17 Basketball for Boys. Well done ! and many many more to come .

Appreciation Certificates from CBSE

Our committed teachers at Doon International School, New Chandigarh, recently took part in the highly educational and interesting NCERT online course on "Internet of Things and Mobile Security" from September 4 to September 8. We all found the event to be very engaging and instructive, and it gave our teachers important new information in this important area. A "Certificate of Appreciation" was given to each teacher after participating in the Post-Quiz session.

Rakshabandhan....

a beautiful festival celebrated in a beautiful way with kids learning to weave their own colourful threads symbolizing a bond that transcends everything not transitory.A festival that has multiple stories woven around its origins resonated magically on the ground floor today with our tiny tots converting their classrooms in to a veritable prism of colours ! 🌻

"Fear tricks us in to living a boring life" .

Fear ? Boring ? These words are alien to New Chandigarh doonites . Our team went in to U Genius quiz organized by Union Bank of India at Tagore Theatre on 23rd August 23 with prayer on their lips , courage in their hearts , determination on their minds and knowledge in their heads and triumphed they did and how can they not ? Prevailing in a tough competition where 400 teams vied for a place in city finals , the team of our 9th graders , Samridhi Chamoli and Ojasvi Thakur , were among the six finalists ! They put up a spirited fight in the city final round and we may not have prevailed at this step , this time , but 2024 is not far. Remember , we are never boring !!

𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘯

𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦, 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘰𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 were 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 all Doonites 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 15 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 2023.

𝘛𝘰 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 77𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺, Mrs Vipanjot Kaur, Principal, Doon International School New Chandigarh, hoisted the flag with pride followed by singing the National Anthem. Later the School Choir presented musical medley. Then came t𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 Doonites 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦s 1 and 2 , who 𝘴𝘦𝘪𝘻ed 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 with a series of patriotic group dances, followed by Young Soldier Boys and Brave hearted girls from Senior Wing 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸ed 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥.

The Principal addressed the audience and urged them to strive to be worthy citizens of India. To conclude the ceremony, everyone sang the National song Saare Jahaan Se Achha...in unison. This was followed by the distribution of sweets amongst students. A𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺.

The Olympians! The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it and there is no magic to achievement, it is really about hard work and choices.

SOF Olympiads aim to improve problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills of students.

Our Young Scholars of Doon International School, New Chandigarh participated in various Olympiads conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) and brought laurels in various subject categories.

Akshit Thakur of Grade IX was awarded with a Certificate of Merit for his meritorious performance.
Divya Mehta of Grade X received a Certificate of Zonal Excellence. Aamaira Garg of Grade IV was felicitated with Merit Certificates and won gift vouchers of INR 500 in Science and Social Science and a gift voucher of INR 1000 for Cyber Olympiad.

The objective of this ceremony was to felicitate the students in the assembly in order to boost their confidence and motivate them towards achieving better ranks in the coming years.

Doon family is proud of their efforts and achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Inter House Folk Dance Competition

To celebrate the spirit of Indian diverse culture, an Inter House Group Folk Dance competition was organised at Doon International School, New Chandigarh on 29 July 2023 with great zeal.
Participants from Grades III-X, staged mesmerising dance performances revolving around the theme ‘Folk dances of India’.
They expressed their sentiments and aspirations for the country through dance acts. The children from all the four Houses dressed in colourful costumes, enlivened the hearts of the audience with their rhythmic steps, unparalleled coordination and expressions. The potpourri of performances included dance forms of various states of India.
‘Folk Dance of Uttrakhand’ was presented by Ashoka House, ‘Folk Dance of Rajasthan’ by Teresa House, ‘Folk Dance of Gujarat’ by Akbar House and ‘Folk Dance of Haryana’ by Ranjit House.
They danced to the rhythm and beat of music, captivating the audience with their vitality, life force and energy.
The first position was shared by Ashoka House and Teresa House while the second position was shared by Ranjit House and Akbar House. The ecstatic winners were appreciated by the Principal, Mrs Vipanjot Sehdeva. She applauded the tireless efforts of House Mistresses and the Department of Dance and Music.

HEALTH WEEK: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS

“Control what goes inside your mind and body to be mentally and physically fit.” In light of drawing attention to lesser-known nutritional crops , Millets , and to mark the International Year of Millets 2023, Doon International School, New Chandigarh, promoted various activities in the school. A series of Millet-Centric activities like, Creative Craft on Food Plate, Making of Clay Dough Veggies, Poster Making, Movie Show on Millets, Presentation by Student Council in classrooms etc were carried out in the premises. Children were motivated to bring millet-rich tiffin and share with their friends. Principal, Mrs Vipanjot Sehdeva, appreciated the efforts of students, created an awareness of the International Year of Millet amongst them and motivated them to continue with innovative activities to further strengthen this endeavour for a healthy life style.

"A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him , but because he loves what is behind him."

A Special assembly was organized to commemorate the valor and sacrifices of our brave soldiers who fought selflessly to defend our nation's sovereignty during *the Kargil War.* Student council planned and managed the assembly. They delievered a talk about the war, read last letters written by fallen soldiers, conducted a quiz and administered the pledge of never letting our soldier's sacrifice go in vain. The hall resonated and boomed with "Bharat Mata ki Jai " and our fallen heros up there must have smiled.

Jai hind Jai bharat !

Paper bags are important as these bags are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable and at the same time environment friendly and pose less threat to the environment.

With this objective in mind, our learners of Pre- Nursery to UKG made paper bags by reusing old newspapers. The craft activity was not only fun and engaging for the learners but they were also excited to take their bags home and use it in their day to day lives. Through activity the learners spread awareness on importance of plastic ban.

Special Assembly and Prize Distribution Ceremony

Medals, certificates and trophies awashed the special prize distribution ceremony held on 26 May 2023 , Friday to honor students in the fields of Academics ( Olympiad) and Sports. Our student comperes of previous school events were also recognized for their contribution.Heads held high and with a spring in their steps , the students received the prizes from school Managing Director Mr. Charanjeet Mann, Director Ms. Simrita Mann and Principal Ms. Vipanjot Sehdeva. It was a proud moment for everyone. The prize distribution was preceded by a special assembly presented by class 8 students who also enacted a short act about usage of graceful words . The assembly was appreciated by all and gave a fitting start to what finally turned out to be a very memorable and cherishable event.The function culminated with a conviction that the next prize distribution ceremony will be see many more students winning laurels in various fields and bringing glory to the school and everyone near and dear to them.

A Puppet show themed “Charming Charlies” was conducted on 25 and 26 May 2023 for the students of Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. Children were encouraged to improve their motor skills and social skills by imitating various animal characters with the help of puppets. An important message conveyed to the students was of maintaining personal hygiene and embracing good manners. Students thoroughly enjoyed the puppet show with much zeal and enthusiasm.

Mrs. Vipanjot Sehdeva, Principal, Doon International School New Chandigarh was felicitated with a certificate and trophy by the famous Bollywood Actor Mr. Gulshan Grover for her commitment and dedication in the field of education, at an award function held at Dehradun recently.

Inter House quiz competition

A Question is one half of intelligence. The other half is the answer. Both came together to tango in inter house quiz competition on “Sustainable living” held on 20 May 2023 in the school premises. Each house was represented by two if its best and they all were put to a test and what a test it turned out to be with teams locked in a see saw battle that saw positions changing in every round.
Ms. Monika Sohal , a veteran at quizzing , was the quiz master and brought her ample experience to the fore with her panache. The quiz format was designed to give the teams an opportunity to play it in a strategic manner.

The end of 10 th round pitted Ranjit House against Teresa house for final accolades in a tie breaker situation. Ranjit house won the tie breaker and became maharajas of this quiz.

Blooms and Buds

“Earth laughs in flowers" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Blooms and Buds activity was conducted on 19 May 2023 by students of KG To 2 grades and the school witnessed a flower bash! Our little rosebuds made even the paper flowers blossom in their tiny hands. It was a GAWK and GASP moment’s day, a fragrant day of breathtaking awe moments. The students gained not only new perspectives about flowers but also a greater appreciation and sensitization about how these small bundles of color are much greater than their size or even the colors. Happiness blooms from within but today the bloom started in our classes and now stuck in our hearts

“Labour is the ladder through which human dignity and creative excellence are expressed.”

Doon International School, New Chandigarh always strives to instill great values and constantly iterates to uphold these values of humanity and dignity of labour in students. These values were very evidently demonstrated by the students as they celebrated May Day, under the guidance of their respective class teachers. A special tea party was organised for the helping hands of the school by the School Management. In addition to this, the young Doonites rejuvenated the gathering by giving handmade Gratitude Cards and bringing special treats for them. The celebration created a better understanding of the dignity of labour community among the students.

Fancy Dress competition

An opportunity to be recognized motivates children to develop their creative skills. Hence, a fancy dress competition was conducted in kindergarten sections on the theme- Salute to Social heroes. The young learners of Doon International School New Chandigarh celebrated the heroes of our society for eg: teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, police officers, soldiers,activists, innovators, and visionaries, etc. by acknowledging their deeds, sharing their stories, and following their examples. Heroes of our society may not wear capes or masks. But they deserve our gratitude and respect. These heroes act selflessly and courageously who persevere despite adversity and oppression. They inspire us with their values and morals.

Vaisakhi Celebrations

Wheat crop is ready for harvest. Time to rejoice and feel nice Fruits to reap of hardwork and sweat, And get joyous and celebrate life.”

The harvest festival of Vaisakhi was celebrated at Doon International School, New Chandigarh, with great zeal and enthusiasm to help our young Doonites get culturally connected.

The little ones gave enthralling performances with the mesmerizing dhol beats in the air and folk music. They looked gorgeous in their vibrant Punjabi attire.

Soon after came the Young Doonites of Grades I and II to welcome the harvest season.
Abir Nishand and Kaavya Mundan of Grade II (Rose) highlighted the religious and cultural significance of the festival in an enlightening speech. A special performance was given by Hargun of Grade I Jasmine which added flavour to the celebration.
On the onset of Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, the dashing Doonites of Grades I and II performed the traditional Bhangra, which depicted the colours of Punjab Culture, and left the audience spellbound. The celebration brought all closer to the dazzling beauty of the Indian culture. The motive behind the celebrations was to acquaint the students of the rich culture and heritage of Punjab.

The Director, Mrs Simrita Mann, conveyed her best wishes to all and blessed everyone with the bounty of the season and a harvest of joy and prosperity.

Let’s Play With Colours! : Holi Card Making, Loofa Painting (Kindergarten)

Holi is a special time of the year to unite and paint the hearts with the colours of happiness. To celebrate the colourful fiesta, the Kindergarten Wing of Doon International School, New Chandigarh planned different art and craft activities such as Holi Card Making, Loofa Painting etc. with colourful confetti. Tiny tots were also taught the importance of using organic colours, saving water and the safety measures that should be followed during the festival.
The little ones enjoyed the activities and extended Holi Greetings to their family.

Let’s Play With Colours! (Grades I & II)

Getting to know colours is a fundamental part of early childhood education. Mixing colours, learning their names, and experimenting with colour attributes should be part of an everyday routine in the classroom. Even colour patterning has a tremendous impact on a child's Cognitive Development.
Have a look at this clever Colour Code Recognition Activity that helped young Doonites to recognize the pattern of colour codes and have fun at the same time.

SPRING CARNIVAL (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE II)

Warmer temperatures, budding trees, sprouting flowers, the first signs of Spring...and...Carnival Season!
The event of Spring Carnival was hosted by DIS, New Chandigarh on 17 February 2023 with great pomp and joy for the cute buttons of Kindergartner and Grades I & II.
With Carnival games like Feed the Clown, Break the Pyramid and Ring it!, Musical Chair, Freeze Dance, Magic Show and many engaging activities, the tiny totes had a great time.
The day was full of laughing, jumping and gaming that really turned out to be a carnival-like atmosphere.

Clock Making Activity! (Grades-1 & 2)

Knowing how to tell time is an essential skill. It can help you determine whether you are running late or you have plenty of time to spare. Being able to tell time by looking at the traditional clock is essential to understand other things like time zones and international time as well. Learning how to tell time can also help students with their cognitive as well as mathematical skills. Realizing the importance of the concept for Grades 1 and 2 students, the educators organised the Clock Making Activity in their respective classrooms.
During the activity, students made a 3D model of the clock using various materials such as cardboard, paper plate, stickers, colourful sheets etc. The young Doonites enjoyed the activity a lot, followed all the steps, and made colourful clocks.

Rendezvous with Science (Exhibition) (Grades III to IX)

In today’s era, education is not only confined to reading and writing. It is now linked to the holistic development of the children. This is the reason DIS, New Chandigarh is leaving no stone unturned to help learners to experiment with their knowledge and are providing them different opportunities to showcase their skills. These include exhibitions, special assemblies, presentations etc.
A Science Exhibition is a wonderful tool that engages students in learning new facts. It develops in them the curiosity to learn more in an interesting and experiential way.
The day, 24 February 2023 was innovative and experimental day for all the dynamic Doonites of Grades III to IX as we conducted the Science Exhibition.
Inspired, encouraged and motivated budding scientists of DIS, New Chandigarh displayed their working models like Hydraulic Crane, Earthquake Detector, Water Cycle, Touch me not flower, Water Alarm, Rainwater Harvesting, Volcano, Electric Bell and many more with great enthusiasm and excitement. It was so wonderful to watch their models which taught us that we and science are made for each other.
The dynamic Doonites were zealous to explain the concept of their models to everyone present.
This exhibition made students more confident, creative, future-ready, and learners for life.

Teen Talk- Stress Management (Grades VII to IX)

School stress impacts students of all ages and backgrounds. Stress for young people “can come from a variety of sources including doing well in school, making and sustaining friendships, or managing perceived expectations from their parents, teachers, or coaches,” according to the American Psychological Association. If left unacknowledged and unassessed, school stress can lead to conditions such as headaches, muscle tension, anxiety, and depression.

In some cases, the effects of stress can be more harmful to students than what caused the stress in the first place. No one can eliminate all of the external factors that can cause a student to feel stress. What students can do, however, is to manage how they respond to school stress.

To overcome this issue, the talented teachers of Grades VII to IX of DIS, New Chandigarh had an insightful Teen talk with the Doonites, wherein, they were told not to hesitate to reach out to their friends, family, teachers, or councilors for help and advice to overcome this issue.

Talk By Doctor (Grades III to IX)

A saying "Health is Wealth" is true for all the age groups and generations.

Doon International School, inculcates a healthy life style among students, thus a Wellness talk was conducted by Ms Leema Shobi helping children learn the skills to care for their physical as well as mental wellbeing. During the talk the students were made aware of how physical exercise and balanced diet control the emotional and physical feelings of stress, and it also works at the cellular level. Physical activity is a natural way to prevent the negative consequences of stress because it can ward off the ill effects of chronic stress and boosts confidence further helps establish and maintain social connections.

Special Me! (Kindergarten to Grade II)) Introducing oneself to the world is an art.

A confident mind leads one to great success even when the tides are against them. We at DIS, New Chandigarh understand the need of enhancing speaking skills. There are many among us, suffering from confidence issues such as stage fright and public speaking fear. DIS, New Chandigarh believes that contests of this kind are a cure for such issues which often come as stumbling blocks. We endeavour to build a confident new generation of India.

SPECIAL ME! contest was held to encourage the students to speak about their hobbies, favourite colours, games etc. The cute buttons felt more brave and confident after they got on the stage and introduced themselves to the audience.

Though all were the winners for us but some of our students set examples for others in the art of speaking skills. Following are the names of position holders:

Grade - Nursery Daffodil

I Position - Jivta
II Position - Aradhya Chauhan and Aaradhya Choudhary
III Position - Amyra and Yuvraj Singh

Grade- LKG Daffodil

I Position- Avnoor, Yuvraj and Shivika
II Position - Airisha
III Position - Samridhi, Avyukt and Erik

Grade- LKG Sunflower

I Position- Advik Singh
II Position - Prahaan
III Position- Harjas Kaur
Consolation Prize- Anshika Arora

Grade-UKG

I Position - Aadvik U Bhat
II Position - Muditya Kaushik and Samarpreet Kaur
III Position- Karanjeet Kaur
Consolation Prize- Yajat Bhardwaj

Every child matters; every child is an achiever; every child is a winner and this set each child apart from the rest.

DIS, New Chandigarh aims to make every child a confident learner. Theme Assemblies showcase what the young learners have been imbibing at school. The special aspect of such assemblies is that it helps every child to become more comfortable while public speaking and is given an opportunity to participate in different events. As a part of self- expression, a Theme Assembly was organised for the cute buttons of Kindergarten and the young Doonites of Grades I and II, wherein, a series of Subject Based Learning Activities and Games were showcased by the young learners. The assembly started with the prayer by the School Choir followed by some theme based songs. Thereafter, came various Theme Based Skits which were planned and enacted to enhance the cognitive, spatial, social, emotional skills of the learners. The assembly finally culminated with a thoughtful and an encouraging speech delivered by Ms Neena Roy, the principal of the school.

Clown Making Activity (Kindergarten)

Whether you love them or hate them, clowns open the door to bright shapes and wacky, hilarious behavior. Before popping on that red nose, kids can engage in basic acting activities to poke fun at themselves and then use their creative side to create clown crafts. Exploring emotional development and awareness through clowning can also support children through transitions and help bring fun to even the darkest places.

Take a peek at the little ones of DIS, New Chandigarh adding pops of colour in their clowns.

World Laughter Day (Grades- III to VI)

In a very general sense, laughter is a painkiller, and reduces the stress and anxiety of physical ailments. We all believe that laughter is the best medicine. There’s 100% truth in this. A lot of laughter is therapeutic, keeps us healthy and kills stress. Believe it or not; six-year-olds laugh at least 300 times a day while adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day? No prizes for guessing why they always seem happy! Well, most of the time anyway!

Keeping all this in mind and to instill a habit of laughing amongst our dynamic Doonites, DIS, New Chandigarh celebrated this day will a lot of zeal. The young ones of Grades III to VI laughed their hearts out by drawing fun filled comic strips. The day was a joyous experience for the children as well as the teachers.

Teen Talk- Stress Management (Grades VII to IX)Teen

School stress impacts students of all ages and backgrounds. Stress for young people “can come from a variety of sources including doing well in school, making and sustaining friendships, or managing perceived expectations from their parents, teachers, or coaches,” according to the American Psychological Association. If left unacknowledged and unassessed, school stress can lead to conditions such as headaches, muscle tension, anxiety, and depression.

In some cases, the effects of stress can be more harmful to students than what caused the stress in the first place. No one can eliminate all of the external factors that can cause a student to feel stress. What students can do, however, is to manage how they respond to school stress.

To overcome this issue, the talented teachers of Grades VII to IX of DIS, New Chandigarh had an insightful Teen talk with the Doonites, wherein, they were told not to hesitate to reach out to their friends, family, teachers, or councilors for help and advice to overcome this issue.

Republic Day Celebrations 2023

India marks January 26 as its Republic Day every year and celebrates its 74th Republic Day this year. While India gained independence from the British Raj in 1947, it wasn’t until January 26, 1950, that the Indian Constitution came into effect, and India became a sovereign state, declaring it a Republic. The day was celebrated in DIS, New Chandigarh with great eclat. The building was tastefully decorated with tricolour crafts. Everyone was feeling very patriotic and happy because it was a matter of great pride for all of us. After all, on this day the constitution of India came into force and our country became a republic. The school auditorium reverberated with patriotic favor and enthusiasm by the School Choir singing “Ae Vataan Mere Vataan”, while others brought the stage alive with their passion and love of the motherland through their speeches and power packed dance routines. Ms. Neena Roy, the Principal, highlighted the importance of the Constitution and its unique features such as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic enshrined in the preamble of the constitution amongst the Doonites. The students dispersed back to their respective classrooms with the image of the fluttering tricolor in their mind and heart. May we continue celebrating this day forever!

Festival of Lohri

Festivals are moments of celebration and bring peace and joy for everyone. The auspicious festival of Lohri is one of them which is unique in its perception and significance.
The Lohri celebrations commemorated with immense joy, enthusiasm and magnificence at our School campus.
The Students from Pre-Nursery to Grade VII joined the celebrations via virtual platform.
The tiny tots wore traditional attire and were completely absorbed in the festive spirit. The teachers explained about the Lohri festival and enriched their knowledge through a story telling session.
The theme was presented meticulously through spectacular performances in the form of a cultural programme. All the children enthusiastically participated in the Lohri celebrations while tapping their feet on their favourite songs. Apart from the virtual celebration the students of Grades VIII and IX left no stone unturned to celebrate this festival within the school campus.
A special assembly was conducted to highlight the significance of the day via speeches. Traditional songs were sung and a skit glorifying the girl child was presented with a message to include a girl child in all social celebrations.
The hallmark of the festival, lighting of the Bon-fire did not only absorb and assimilate the feelings but also proved to be reconciliation that immersed into all present there.
Many fun and frolic moments were cherished by all present there.

Christmas Merriment

For centuries, Humans have kept an appointment with Christmas. Christmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer and hope. To celebrate the festival of Christmas in its true spirit, our amazing Doonites made every possible effort and spread the festive joy with their heartwarming renditions. The essence of the festival came alive when the entire school wore a festive look with all students and staff decked up in Christmassy attires. The delightful celebration for the Kindergartners and Grades I and II bringing their favourite food for lunch, dancing and sharing the merriment together. They also inculcated in everyone the feelings of giving and sharing. The boundless joy of celebrating the festival was amply visible on the faces of the children as Senior Doonites of Grades III to IX sang the traditional Christmas carols and enjoyed especially when Santa moved around distributing candies and laughter. The students enjoyed a guided tour to the Church paid reverence to the Nativity scene whereby they developed their understanding about Christian sacraments and the story behind the birth of lord Jesus Christ. May the sweet magic of Christmas conspire to gladden your hearts and fill every desire. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Annual Day forms an integral part of school activities. It is an occasion of celebrations, felicitations and festivities when students not only perform wonderfully but also receive honours for their curricular and co-curricular achievements.

It was an absolute pleasure to be able to present an enjoyable event, all the hard work of the DIS team.

The Annual Function was celebrated on the evening of 7 December 2022.

The function began with the warmest welcome to our eminent chief guest, the Additional Director General of Police Sri. A.K.Pandey, was extended by the honourable dignitaries Mr. Charanjeet Singh Mann and Mrs. Simrita Mann, both Directors DIS New Chandigarh and Mohali, Ms. Ira Bogra Principal, DIS Mohali, Ms. Ashwinder Co-ordinator DIS Mohali, Ms. Neena Roy Principal, DIS New Chandigarh and Ms Monika Sharma Dean of Academics, DIS New Chandigarh.

The event began by lighting the ceremonial lamp followed by Saraswati Vandana and Welcome Song performed by the School Choir and the band was a treat to the ears, followed by the Prize Distribution ceremony and speech by the esteemed Chief Guest.

Thereafter the little ones of Kindergarten showcased the journey of a caterpillar to transform themself into a beautiful butterfly through mesmerized dance performances and stunned the audience. Later a very valuable lesson was taught by the young Doonites of Grades I, II and III through a Fairy Tale enactment of The Pied Piper of Hamelin which made the spectators think that the improbable seems probable, the impossible seems possible and the unreal seems so real that they might wonder which was the real one after all. Soon after them came the Navras, Nine Emotions, powered packed dance acts depicted by the Dashing Doonites of Grades IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX which were a fabulous treat for the senses and made everyone’s hearts thump with pride to see the Doonites on stage for giving their very best.

Finally, the gala evening ended in a grand manner and received a standing ovation by the parents and guests.

Children's Day Merriment

'Such a treasure each precious child is; who will thrive on every hug and kiss. Hold them close and sing them songs; they will only be children for so long.'
Children are actually the tiny packets of happiness sent by the Almighty for each one of us. In fact, it wouldn't be wrong to say that the earth flaunts its happiness through the smiles and giggles of these bundles of joy.
Every day is special with them, but when it comes to their day it has to be super duper special in every way. In our effort to do so, a special assembly was planned and conducted by the talented teachers of our School on 14 November 2022, wherein, the educators chanted Mool Mantra followed by the School Prayer, thought of the Day and topic of the day focusing on to be a better kidzen and a good human being. It was bliss to witness the whole atmosphere filled with boisterous grins!
We pray to God to bless each child. May the love and laughter stay on every child's face forever!

"ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਿਆ, ਮਿਟੀ ਧੁੰਧ ਜਗ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਹੋਆ"
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's prakash utsav was celebrated with great exuberance by students of our School. A special assembly was conducted by the students to mark the auspicious occasion. The assembly commenced with a prayer followed by recitation of Gurbani and the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji were shared with the students. The children were urged to follow the path of universal brotherhood and peace to promote national integration and communal harmony. Various activities were conducted, including Japmala Making by tiny tots of Kindergarten to grade II, to make students aware of the importance of chanting. Students of Grades III to IX, participated in Shabad recitation, quotes and biography writing on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Each of us must try and emulate the teachings of the Guru Nanak Dev ji and search for the true light and serve others.

DIWALI GAEITY: INTER HOUSE RANGOLI COMPETITION & DIYA DECORATING ACTIVITY
From darkness to the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, which brings us closer to divinity; lights illuminate every corner of India during Diwali and the scent of incense sticks hang in the air, mingled with emotions, joy, togetherness and hope. The celebration of Diwali, 'The festival of lights' came alive at DIS, New Chandigarh when the dauntless Doonites wore a festive look with diyas and lanterns adorning the corridors. The students talked about the significance of the festival - how good always conquered the evil and also about why and how Diwali is celebrated across India. Besides sensitizing students to the ill-effects of crackers, the students were encouraged to celebrate Green Diwali. To promote the traditional art form amongst our students, an Inter house Rangoli making competition was conducted for Grades III to IX, wherein, the children had planned their patterns with great zeal and enthusiasm. All the teams put in their best efforts and made the school premises sparkling with such beautiful use of colours and designs which added to the festive galore. Teresa House won this competition, Akbar house came second, followed by Ashoka house and Ranjit house. In addition, the cute toddlers of Kindergarten and the young Doonites of Pre-Primary displayed their creativity by beautifully decorating earthen Diyas . They also learnt about the significance of lighting Diyas on Diwali. Overall the celebration permeated the premises with an atmosphere of togetherness and hope.

DUSSEHRA CELEBRATION
Let’s start a great life by conquering the five eternal evils mushrooming inside us – Kaam, Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankar. Let us take an oath to give a dimension to our life on this auspicious festival. Lord Ram showed the path of righteousness to mankind, and established that demonic ways must be put to end and that truth always wins. The young Doonites of Grades I & II triumphed in passing on the real message of the Festival of Victory excellently through their special assembly. The traditional attires of students and the phenomenal dance drama filled the air with festive chimes. In light of the same, the cute toddlers of Kindergarten crafted beautiful theme based art work. Overall, it was a learning experience for all and enriched everyone about our heritage and culture.

AN ADVENTUROUS EXCURSION
Memories of school excursions are among the most prominent in the formative years, largely because they are a welcome break in the routine for both students and teachers.While their purpose is essentially to educate, they can also be a fun bonding experience for everyone involved. The importance of Excursion includes giving students the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience new environment and enjoy a day outside the classroom. They are able to connect on a greater personal level without the structure of the normal school day. An Outdoor Adventure and fun-filled excursion was scheduled for the dashing Doonites of Pre-Nursery to Grade-IX, wherein, they experienced a myriad of adventurous and fun- filled activities like Bouncy, Trampoline, Mascots, Double Rope Bridge, Spider Web, Magic Show and many more.

DANDI MARCH
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
In all the stirring annals of our Freedom Movement, few events are as inspiring and significant as the historic Dandi March led by the Father of our Nation-Mahatma Gandhi. On one level, the March was intended to protest against the nefarious provisions of the Salt Tax imposed by the British. But there was another level that had deeper, more profound implications and gave the event a unique significance. The March, in effect, was the spark that ignited the flames of the Freedom Movement and caused the idea of mass civil disobedience to spread like wildfire across the nation. Kindergartners and the young scholars of Grades I & II igniting the flames of this Freedom Movement in school premises.

TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
‘No, I'm not a superhero; I'm something even more powerful. I'm a teacher! I don't need a cape because I'm lifted up by the amazing and inspiring kids I teach.' A teacher is the eternal guru and guide whose firm grooming has shaped generations from times immemorial. To honour the hard work and determination of the teachers, Teachers' Day was celebrated with great gusto, all thanks to the Management and our darling students. The dashing Doonites astounded their teachers by performing scintillating acts to communicate their love, respect, acknowledgement and gratitude towards their teachers. Our dear students went an extra mile to make the teachers happy and decorated the entire school themselves. The celebration was successful in creating memories to be cherished forever.

PRAKASH UTSAV CELEBRATION: A VISIT TO SHEESH MAHAL GURUDWARA
To mark the auspicious occasion of Prakash Utsav of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and to believe in maintaining communal harmony and respect, it is very important for children to understand about different religions and culture. Therefore Kindergarten to grade II were recently taken to Sheesh Mahal Gurudwara sahib. The students were very excited about this experience. They followed the procedure and accordingly covered their heads, washed their hands amd feet before entering the Gurudwara. They paid due respect to the holy book- “Guru Granth Sahib Ji”. Students were also taken to the ‘langar hall’ where food is cooked and served without any discrimination.

JANAMASHTMI CELEBRATION
नन्द के घर आंनद भयो , जय यशोदा लाल की।
हाथी घोड़ा पालकी, जय कन्हैया लाल की।
To seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami was celebrated with mirth and joy. The fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of camphor and the jingle of bells filled the air. This day signifies a lot more to modern India. It signifies excitement, euphoria and a joyous spirit of enthrallment. To celebrate the extraordinary bond between children and the Almighty, DIS, New Chandigarh took the opportunity to both jubilate and learn with the young minds. The little ones dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha ji, complete with flutes, peacock feathers and matkas. The premise was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced. The celebration that followed was truly entertaining and educating.

RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATION: RAKHI CREATING ACTIVITY
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most endearing ways to celebrate the bond between brothers & sisters. With the view to celebrate the occasion and to enhance creativity among toddlers, Rakhi creating activity was conducted, where the students displayed their talents and made various colourful Rakhis that exhibited their originality and creative little minds, using bindis, mirrors, sparkles, threads, ribbons, stickers, beads, etc.

TEEJ CELEBRATION: INTER HOUSE FOLK DANCE COMPETITION
To mark the bounty of nature and the arrival of rain, the festival of Teej was celebrated with glee and euphoria by students and teachers. An Inter-House Folk Dance Competition was organized within the school premises. The stage came alive when the participants staged spectacular dances in the competition. The dance troupes mesmerized the audience with their performances based on the theme 'folk dances of India' mainly showcasing the rich heritage and culture of Punjab and Haryana. The attractive costumes, fluidic dance movements and fascinating props made it tough for the judges to decide the winner. The first position was bagged by Ashoka House which performed Bhangra representing the joyous spirit and valor of Punjab closely followed by Teresa House.

SAVE SOIL CAMPAIGN
The soil, is the soul of all life upon this precious Planet, the only magic material that turns death to life. Depleting soils can unleash the unfed gastronomic fire to burn and annihilate the very world. The students joined the Save Soil campaign - the World’s Largest Ecological Movement which is a global movement to bring together people and leaders to restore soil health. Our children wrote passionate letters to our honourable Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ji to make their voices heard so that policies are made to save the magic that soil has.

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
“A mother is the one who can take the place of all others, but whose place none else can take.” Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers, as well as motherhood, maternal bond and influence of mothers in society. To show the love and respect to their mothers, the young and enthusiastic Doonites celebrated this most special day by making tokens of love to convey gratitude to their moms for their unconditional love. It was a pleasure watching the dynamic and energetic seniors preparing something unique, something special. The outcome of their efforts was marvellous. Each token was special and different in its own way.

EARTH DAY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY
All TOGETHER now!
This is the moment to change it all. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must invest in our Planet because a green future is a prosperous future. A special assembly on Earth Day was conducted by Doonites where myriad of activities were performed by our students to create awareness and to remind duties towards protecting ‘Mother Nature.’

BAISAKHI CELEBRATION
“Amidst the rich harvest across the lush greenery Baisakhi has arrived in all its majesty.” Keeping up with the tradition of celebrating all the festivals with great fervor and to acquaint the students with the rich culture of India, Baisakhi celebrations were held in the school premises, which was aptly decorated depicting the harvest season. Theme based activities were planned with the motive of helping children to know their heritage. Kindergartners were all decked up in beautiful attires celebrating the festival of Baisakhi with zeal and gaiety.