Talk on Gender Sensitization

As per the CBSE guidelines SMCS had organized a talk on ‘Gender Sensitization and changing gender roles in the Indian society with a global perspective; The resource person Ms. Deepti Sharma explained the meaning of gender sensitization, its root cause and the tools to generate awareness on this sensitive issue.  To enhance the students’ basic knowledge few tasks were conducted in the session.  The students were asked to share their personal experiences & views related to the subject.

“Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you”  was quite informative and awareness generating talk .  Students were guided to adopt positive attitude to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life.

Happy Children's Day

4^th November 2015 was the witnessing day in St. Mary’s Christian School, when the final Volley Ball Match of 3 day series was declared open by the Chief Guest & Principal of the School.  “The Rockers Team (XII B)” and “The Unicorns Team (XI B)” were focused on the turning coin of toss; which resulted with the spark of moment for “Unicorn (XI B)”.

The 12 players with unihand clasp lifted the joyous start.  Best of 3 matches ended with a victory of “Unicorns team”. Enthusiastic spectators multifolded the joy of success.

The series was planned as an attempt to widen, deepen & heighten the value oriented teamwork, coordination and confidence.  As it is well known that in the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory,  there is a glory to be found if one has done his best.”

The series ended with the Trophy awarded to the winning team.

On 19^TH Oct 2015, SMCS Family with full enthusiasm celebrated the Dussehra Festival. The significance of Dussehra festival lies in the religious values. It teaches us that good triumph over evil. The festivity involved colourful processions, traditional dance, music and theatrical representation of Hindu epic Ramayana. Mahishasura Mardini act was appreciable. The story of Ramayana is relevant to us as well, if we wish to progress spiritually, we have to first make efforts to control the negative tendencies. Only then we can cultivate the positive ones. The message given by Sir Principal highlighted the 10 vices Dussehra fights – Loathing, Desire, Envy, Selfishness, Dishonesty, Obsession, Gluttony, Rage, Passion & Pride. Students were guided to celebrate restoration of social order, victory of good over evil, a well-defined social structure and choosing the right path. The programme was ended with the national Anthem. 

English is an adventure, dare to explore, with these thoughts in mind the Marians had celebrated fun filled English Week. The week commenced with an inaugurating assembly on 12^th October 2015. Where the logo of the English week was unveiled and students enjoyed a powerpoint presentation on English and personality development. The second day had a morning assembly filled with fun and frolic for classes VI to VII where they were given a stage to depict their talents as imitating vocational professionals.

The third day morning assembly was followed by various activities which were filled with enthusiasm, where students of grade I & II participated whole heartedly in public speaking and role plays on country and festivals.

Class XI & XII students were given free stage to show their hidden talents and empowerment of their impulsive  behavior through  poster making competition, where they tried to take some break from their regular routine of pack study schedule. The use of their ideas blended with papers of vibrant colours, brought wonderful piece of art work showing the history of great writers and poets.

In the closing ceremony quiz was conducted where students participated with full enthusiasm. The week had drama, poetry, imagination, thoughts tips for better studies etc.