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• Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive

Maxfort School successfully organized a Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive on 31st December 2025 in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Delhi West Metro and BLK Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to student health and preventive healthcare awareness.
The initiative aimed to educate students and parents about the importance of early prevention of cervical cancer through vaccination. Medical professionals from BLK Hospital guided participants about the benefits, safety, and long-term impact of the vaccine, addressing common concerns and encouraging informed decision-making.
The drive witnessed an enthusiastic response, with over 75 students participating in the vaccination programme. The smooth execution of the event was ensured through the coordinated efforts of the school administration, healthcare professionals and volunteers from the Rotary Club.
The School Principal, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare and awareness among young students. She lauded the collaborative efforts of the Rotary Club of Delhi West Metro and BLK Hospital, stating that such programmes play a vital role in safeguarding the health and future of students.
The school extends its sincere gratitude to the Rotary Club of Delhi West Metro and BLK Hospital for their invaluable support and expertise. Maxfort School remains committed to organizing meaningful health initiatives that promote well-being and responsible awareness within the school community.

• Theaterama 2025: Celebrating 20 Glorious Years of Excellence at Maxfort School, Pitampura

Maxfort School, Pitampura, proudly hosted Theaterama 2025—a grand theatre festival commemorating 20 glorious years of excellence in education, creativity, and the performing arts. The much-awaited annual spectacle unfolded over two vibrant days, featuring three magnificent shows presented by students from Classes I to X. Each performance was a splendid fusion of music, dance, and drama, embodying the school’s vision of holistic development through artistic expression.

The festivities commenced with the segment for Classes I and II, graced by Ms. Anuja Kapoor, renowned criminologist and social activist, as the Chief Guest. The programme opened with a soulful Ganesh Vandana, invoking divine blessings, followed by the delightful play ‘Phoolkumari’. The young Maxfortians captivated the audience with their endearing performances and rhythmic dance sequences that radiated innocence and joy.

The second segment showcased the talents of Classes III to V, in the presence of Ms. Shikha Gupta Bharadwaj ,MCD councillor as the esteemed guest. The programme began with a mesmerising Orchestra performance and “Divyanjali – The Divine Rhythm”, a captivating blend of Ganesh Vandana and Jai Hanuman. The highlight of the show was the humorous and thought-provoking play ‘Rocket Bhalla Singh’, which drew loud applause for the young actors’ wit, energy, and expressive flair. The vibrant dance performances added colour and charm, making the event truly unforgettable.

The grand finale featured the senior students of Classes VI to X, who enthralled everyone with a spellbinding cultural extravaganza. The programme commenced with a powerful Orchestra and ‘Tatva – The Essence of the Divine’, an enchanting opening dance celebrating spirituality through rhythm and movement. The main theatrical presentation, ‘Aladdin’, transported the audience into a world of magic, adventure, and wonder. The performances reflected exceptional stagecraft, teamwork, and creativity, embodying the spirit of excellence that defines Maxfort.

Under the dynamic leadership of Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, Principal, Maxfort School, Pitampura, Theaterama 2025 stood as a shining testament to the school’s commitment to nurturing confidence, creativity, and character among its students. The event not only celebrated two decades of Maxfort’s remarkable journey but also showcased the promise and talent of a generation ready to script new stories of success.

Theatre, talent, and tradition — Theaterama 2025 truly celebrated the Maxfort spirit in its purest form!

• Grandparents’ Day

Maxfort School, Pitampura was alive with laughter, music, and love as we celebrated Grandparents’ Day—a day truly dedicated to the pillars of our families. Grandparents cheered with glowing pride while watching their grandchildren perform, and soon the rink echoed with joy as they took part in fun games and even danced with carefree delight on the stage. The giggles during antakshari, the spirit in the article hunts, and the playful dialogue speaking turned the occasion into an unforgettable memory.

Much of this warmth and happiness was made possible through the thoughtful planning and heartfelt support of our Principal, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, whose tireless efforts ensured every grandparent felt cherished and celebrated.

The sashes for the Most Elegant, Most Well-Dressed, Most Active, and Most Charming grandparents brought twinkling smiles, and game winners enjoyed cherished moments of victory. As the event drew to a close, the affectionate blessings and warm praise from our grandparents touched every heart. Their happiness and gratitude filled our campus, reminding us all the profound bond between generations—a bond our school treasures deeply.

• Capacity Building Programme

Empowering educators, inspiring excellence Maxfort School’s Capacity Building Programme fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth — shaping a brighter future together.

• Hindi Diwas

Language is the heartbeat of culture, and Hindi is the soul that connects millions. On this Hindi Diwas, Maxfort Parwana Road celebrates the beauty, strength, and legacy of our national language — the thread that binds our diverse traditions, stories, and values together. From classrooms to communities, we take pride in nurturing young minds to embrace their roots while exploring the world beyond. Here’s to honouring Hindi not just as a language but as a living legacy of unity and identity.

• Interactive Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar

Maxfort School Pitampura hosted an Interactive Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar led by Mr. Jatin Jain, ISEA Ambassador, New Delhi.
An engaging session where students learned safe online practices, digital responsibility, and the importance of cybersecurity in today’s world.

• Tree Plantation Drive

Growing roots of responsibility! Our young Maxfortians took a step towards a greener tomorrow by participating in the Tree Plantation Drive, learning the importance of protecting and nurturing Mother Earth.

• National Sports Day

National Sports Day with energy, enthusiasm, and the true spirit of sportsmanship! From fun games to team activities, our students showcased their talent, discipline, and dedication both on and off the field.

• National Space Day

Exploring the wonders beyond our world!
Maxfortians celebrated National Space Day with curiosity, imagination, and learning that took them closer to the cosmos.

• Janmashtami

Maxfort joyfully celebrated Janmashtami with devotion, music, dance, and divine spirit all around. Krishna’s charm and teachings filled the day with love and happiness.

• Independence Day

Maxfort celebrated Independence Day with pride, joy, and the true spirit of patriotism A day filled with unity, cultural performances, and heartfelt tributes to our nation’s heroes.

• Career Counselling Session

Empowering students to make informed career choices!
Our Career Counselling Session for Classes IX & X helped young minds explore diverse opportunities, discover their strengths, and take confident steps towards a bright future.

• Excursion to Indira Gandhi Museum

Our students took a meaningful walk through history at the Indira Gandhi Museum.
From personal artifacts to powerful stories, the visit offered deep insight into India’s political legacy and the life of a remarkable leader.
A day of learning, reflection, and pride!

• Maxfort School, Pitampura Host Maxploratorium 2025 – A Grand Showcase of Creativity and Innovation

Maxfort School, Pitampura, resonated with vibrant energy and youthful enthusiasm as it hosted the much-awaited Maxploratorium 2025, an inter-school extravaganza that celebrated creativity, innovation and collaboration. The event witnessed participation from numerous esteemed schools, transforming the campus into a hub of talent and imagination.

The day commenced with the auspicious Lamp Lighting Ceremony followed by a soulful Saraswati Vandana, invoking blessings for a day filled with learning and inspiration. The Principal of Maxfort School, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, extended a warm welcome to all participants and guests, emphasizing the school’s vision of nurturing 21st-century skills through such collaborative platforms.

A plethora of events unfolded throughout the day, each designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Twisted Tales Tiara challenged students to give classic tales a creative twist, while Pitch Your Invention provided a platform for budding innovators to present their futuristic ideas. Amalgamation, an interdisciplinary event, encouraged participants to blend Mathematics with other subjects in unique presentations.

The event Voices for Peace showcased creative posters as students advocated for global harmony and unity. For the food enthusiasts, Crunch ‘n’ Munch was a delightful culinary contest, where young chefs showcased their innovative recipes. The excitement continued with Jungle Safari, an event that brought the wild to life through computer graphics and animation.

The fest was further enlivened by performances in Rhythm ‘n’ Roots, a dynamic dance event that celebrated cultural heritage through rhythmic movements. The Eco Fashion Show was a highlight, where participants designed and showcased sustainable fashion, promoting eco-consciousness through creative attire. Rap Yudh, a Hindi rap battle, witnessed a fierce yet friendly lyrical duel as students expressed their views on Nature vs. Technology through rhythmic verses. Artistic expression found its stage in Creative Panels, an art event where students transformed blank canvases into powerful visual narratives.

• Investiture Ceremony

Maxfort School, Pitampura, celebrated its prestigious Investiture Ceremony with great pride and grandeur, marking not only the formal installation of the newly elected student council but also the joyous celebration of 20 glorious years of the institution’s excellence in education.

The event commenced on a melodious note with a special song dedicated to the school’s 20-year journey, reflecting the spirit of growth, unity and achievement. It set the perfect tone for the solemn yet inspiring proceedings that followed.

The highlight of the ceremony was the felicitation of the student leaders by the esteemed Principal, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, and the distinguished Chief Guest, Mr. Murari Lal, ACP Delhi Police, Rani Bagh.

Their encouraging words motivated the newly appointed council members to uphold the values of dedication, responsibility and integrity.

The most awaited moment of the day was the oath-taking ceremony, where the young leaders pledged to serve their duties with sincerity and lead by example. It was a proud moment for all present as the students took their positions with confidence and dignity.

The ceremony concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem, stirring a sense of pride and unity among the audience. The presence of proud parents, applauding the achievements of their children, added to the emotional and celebratory atmosphere of the day.

The Investiture Ceremony was a testament to the school’s commitment to nurturing leadership, discipline and excellence among its students.

• Maxfort School Marks 20 Years with Vibrant Junior Exposition ‘Prastuti’

Maxfort School, Pitampura celebrated its 20th anniversary with ‘Prastuti’, a dynamic junior exposition themed “Small Stars, Big Spark”. The event transformed the school into a hub of immersive learning and creativity, guided by the visionary leadership of Principal Ms. Mona Lakhanpal.

Each floor of the school reflected the spirit of the theme, showcasing the brilliance of young minds.

The ground floor, dubbed the “Healthy Living Hub,” saw Class I students take on roles as doctors, pharmacists, and yoga trainers. These small stars enthusiastically guided parents through engaging activities promoting hygiene, fitness, and nutrition—truly embodying the big spark they bring to wellness awareness.

On the first floor, the “Junior Bistro” was abuzz with the sights and sounds of a bustling eatery. Class II students donned chef hats and aprons, serving snacks, taking orders, and entertaining visitors with lively music and dance performances. Their confidence and energy lit up the space.

The second floor mimicked the excitement of an airport terminal for “Fly High With Us,” where Class III students led parents through simulated check-ins, in-flight announcements, and customs procedures. Their performance showcased how young learners can take flight with imagination and teamwork—living proof of the event’s inspiring theme.

Both students and parents reveled in the hands-on experiences, making ‘Prastuti’ a joyful tribute to Maxfort’s two decades of experiential learning, community spirit, and the incredible potential of its youngest learners — Small Stars with a Big Spark.

• Maxfort School Celebrates Vanmahotsav with a Call to Protect Greenery

Maxfort School organized a vibrant and thought-provoking Vanmahotsav Assembly by the students of Class VI to spread awareness about the importance of trees and sustainable living. Held under the able leadership of Principal Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, the event was a beautiful blend of performance, creativity and conscious learning.

The celebration began with a scintillating dance performance that depicted the emotional connection between humans and trees, symbolizing nature’s plea for preservation. This was followed by touching poetry recitations, where students expressed their gratitude for nature through eloquent verses.

A green quiz added an element of fun, testing the students’ environmental knowledge and encouraging them to be more aware of ecological issues. The assembly concluded with a pledge, where the students vowed to contribute towards a greener planet.

Speaking at the event, Principal Ms. Mona Lakhanpal remarked, “When children connect with nature through expression and awareness, they grow into mindful citizens who cherish and protect the planet.”

The Vanmahotsav Assembly stood as a testament to Maxfort School’s commitment to environmental education and cultivating responsible global citizens.

• Excursion to National Bal Bhawan

A day filled with curiosity, creativity, and joy!
Our young Maxfortians had an enriching experience at National Bal Bhawan, where they explored, learned, and expressed themselves through hands-on activities and interactive fun.
Moments like these shape young minds and leave lasting memories.

• Dolphin Conservation Awareness Programme

Making waves for a better tomorrow!
At Maxfort, our learners took a deep dive into the world of dolphins through the Dolphin Conservation Awareness Programme.
From understanding marine life to learning about their role in the ecosystem, every moment was filled with curiosity, compassion, and care for nature.

• Cultural Exchange Program

Students of Maxfort School came together with Napo Middle School, South Korea for an enriching cultural exchange program that went beyond borders!
From thought-provoking presentations on ocean conservation to experiencing the flavors of Korean traditions, the session was a beautiful blend of learning, laughter, and global connection.
An unforgettable interaction that fostered global friendships and strengthened the spirit of unity through SDGs, sustainability, and shared joy.

• Bastille Day

Vive la France!
Maxfort School Pitampura embraced the spirit of Bastille Day with vibrant creativity, cultural pride, and joyful learning. From colourful posters to passionate presentations, our students celebrated the French legacy with flair and fun!

• Prastuti – A Thematic Exposition (Classes IV-VIII)

Maxfort School, Pitampura buzzed with excitement on 10th May 2025 as students showcased their incredible talents and hard work at the annual exposition. The event aimed to present the academic, artistic, and creative talents of students of classes IV to VIII, under the theme Prastuti – A Thematic Exposition From captivating science projects to stunning art displays and engaging performances, the event was a vibrant celebration of learning and creativity. The exposition featured a vibrant array of students work across various disciplines. The response from parents and visitors was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed how impressed they were with the depth of knowledge and creativity shown by the students. The event not only entertained but also inspired, showing how learning can go far beyond textbooks. The 20th Annual School Exposition was a grand success. It encouraged students to explore, create, and communicate effectively. The event not only showcased talent but also strengthened the school’s culture of learning through hands-on experience. The Principal of the school, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal said, “This exposition is a testament to the vibrant learning environment we cultivate at Maxfort School. It’s a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the joy of learning. I am deeply impressed by the
thoughtful and insightful work presented by our students. It’s truly inspiring to see such intellectual curiosity and creative expression”.

• Yoga session by Satguru Yoga Veera

Maxfort School Principal, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, warmly welcomed the staff on their first day back after the summer break, placing a special emphasis on well-being.
To mark the occasion, a rejuvenating yoga session was conducted by Satguru Yoga Veera, offering a serene and uplifting start to the new term.
The day was filled with positivity, renewed energy, and mindful moments — setting the perfect tone for a joyful and healthy school year ahead.

• Workshop on Well Being

At Maxfort School, we believe empowered educators create empowered learners.
The recent Facilitators Workshop with Dr. Bhavanishankar Subramanian focused on wellbeing, growth, and meaningful collaboration—nurturing not just knowledge, but a culture of lifelong learning.

• Mental Health Day

Maxfortians came together to celebrate Mental Health Day with activities that nurtured calm, connection, and care. Because a healthy mind builds a stronger future.

• A Memorable Day of Cultural Exchange and Learning

Maxfort School had the honour of being warmly welcomed by Ms. Silvia, Principal of Lasallecassa School, Spain, during our visit to their beautiful campus. Accompanied by our enthusiastic Maxfortians, the experience was a remarkable blend of culture, learning, and connection

From insightful discussions on educational philosophies to sharing traditions and enjoying authentic Spanish cuisine, every moment was filled with warmth and mutual respect. The campus tour left us inspired, and the hospitality extended by the Lasallecassa community made the exchange truly unforgettable.

Moments like these reinforce the importance of global partnerships in shaping open-minded, culturally aware students. They remind us that learning knows no borders — and friendships, no boundaries.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire Lasallecassa School community for a day full of meaningful conversations, laughter, and global camaraderie.

• World Environment Day

Maxfort School Celebrates Environment Day with Purpose and Participation
Maxfort School, Pitampura, celebrated Environment Day with great enthusiasm through a series of meaningful and interactive activities that inspired students to take responsibility for protecting the planet.
Guided by the vision of Principal Ms. Mona Lakhanpal, the day was filled with hands-on experiences that promoted environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Students, joined by their parents, took part in thoughtful initiatives such as planting saplings, sharing impactful messages on environmental conservation, and pledging to conserve water in their daily lives.
The celebration served as a strong reminder that even small actions — when done together — can make a lasting difference for the environment.

 

 

 

To mark the 75th Independence Day of India, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura held a week-long celebration for the learners of Classes I, II and III. The Tricolour week had a plethora of events and activities like cultural fest, quiz sessions, craft work, and a theme party for the students in which they enjoyed the scrumptious tricolour food. The students came dressed as national leaders and freedom fighters and shared about themselves. The special assembly allowed the participants to express their patriotic ideas and showcase their talent through patriotic poems, dance performances, etc. The students showed the spirit of pride and patriotism as they participated in these events with great zeal and enthusiasm.

12 अगस्त 2022 विश्व संस्कृत दिवस के रूप में मनाया गया। संस्कृत भाषा संसार की सबसे प्राचीन भाषाओं में से एक है। यह अनेक भारतीय भाषाओं की जननी है। हिंदू संस्कृति के सभी वेदों और पुराणों की भाषा है इसलिए इसे देव भाषा भी कहा जाता है। श्रावणी पूर्णिमा के दिन मनाया जाने वाला संस्कृत दिवस अपने आप में बहुत अनूठा दिन है। यह दिन संस्कृत भाषा को सीखने और इसे जानने के महत्त्व की बात करता है। 12 अगस्त को मैक्सफोर्ट स्कूल पीतमपुरा में यह दिन हर्षोल्लास से मनाया गया। संस्कृत दिवस मनाने हेतु विशेष प्रार्थना सभा की गई तथा संस्कृत सप्ताह मनाया गया। संस्कृत सप्ताह में कक्षा IV से VIII तक के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा अनेक रचनात्मक क्रियाकलाप किए गए। संस्कृत शब्दकोश, सुंदर वॉल हैंगिंग, संस्कृत सुवचनों से सुसज्जित पुस्तक के आवरण का निर्माण किया गया। कविता एवं श्लोक वाचन किया गया। इस प्रकार विभिन्न गतिविधियों द्वारा छात्रों में उत्साह भाषा को अधिक समझने और जानने की इच्छा का संचार किया गया।

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organized a Crazy Ads Presentation for the students of Classes I-III on 29th July 2022. Students presented a self-made advertisement for various imaginary products like Natural Herbal Oil, Mumma’s Chocolate, Clean and Shine Toothpaste, etc. It was a pleasure to watch imaginative and creative minds coming together in an enthusiastic and energetic manner with such clarity of communication. The aim of the presentation was to use language skills in a creative way. It helped them to develop communication and acting skills including stage performance. It also gave them the platform to unveil their abilities in the best possible way. The learners presented their products using expressive and innovative props. It was an enriching experience for all the learners.Conservation means a wise use of the Earth and it’s resources. There is enough on Earth for everybody’s need, But not enough for everybody’s greed.

These words were very well reminded and repeated through the assembly by Class IV D students of Maxfort School,Parwana Road on 26.07.22 . They presented their views and made the audience aware that we should protect our earth and make a wise use of its resources. The students presented a sapling of Mango tree to the school which was planted by the honourable Principal ,Ms. Mona Lakhanpal in the school ground. She also told the students to take care of the plant regularly.

It was indeed a special assembly with a special intention of creating consciousness among the students to respect the nature and protect it.

“Every antagonist is a protagonist in his own way.” Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, organized a poster-making activity on 23rd July 2022 to enhance the creative and analytical skills of the students. The students were asked to create a wanted poster for a story’s antagonist. The students depicted the negative characters from famous stories and historical and mythological backgrounds in a very creative way. The aim of conducting the activity was to make the students understand that the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist lies in choosing inappropriate ways of using power. The students displayed their artistic skills and participated with immense zeal and enthusiasm.

Le 14 juillet, la Fête Nationale Française – Bastille Day

French is one of the most influential and important languages in the world. It is one of the top three most useful languages for business after English and Mandarin Chinese. It is the official language of 29 countries. 65 countries in the world are enlisted under the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (International Organisation of Francophonie) which means the countries where the customary language is French or where a large number of the population speaks French.

Maxfort School, Pitampura celebrated National Day of France and conducted various engaging activities. The students of Class IV – VIII celebrated the 14th of July – National Day of France with great enthusiasm by making leaflets of the French Alphabet. They made a creative wall hanging of names of the days and months, book covers wrote quotes, and tongue twisters in French. The aim of the activities was to increase the fluency of the students in the language and make them appreciate the importance of other languages.

“Every Morning is a new opportunity to do things you missed yesterday.”

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura welcomed the students after a relaxed summer vacation. To extend a formal welcome, a special assembly was conducted by the students of class VII. The assembly commenced with the Morning Prayer which is believed to provide peace and serenity to the minds and souls, followed by news and thought of the day. The theme of the assembly was ‘A Good Listener is a Good Observer’. Being a good listener means focusing on the person who’s speaking, not to interrupt or respond but rather just to hear them out. A good listener always learns something new every day. A dance was presented by the facilitators on Ram, Sam, Sam song that focused on brain and hand coordination. The students also performed the dance with full vigour and vitality. The assembly culminated with the rendition of the National Anthem.

National Doctors’ Day

“When there are tears, you are a shoulder. When there is pain, you are a medicine. When there is a tragedy, you are a hope.”

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July 1st every year. The day recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of physicians towards serving mankind. The day is also observed to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy.

Doctors are the real heroes fighting at the forefront to save millions of lives around the globe. Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated National Doctors’ Day to pay tribute to all medical practitioners for their ethical and relentless service to the humanity.The celebration was an attempt to emphasize on the value of doctors in our lives and to express our gratitude towards them. The young Maxfortians of Classes IV-VIII showcased their talent and expressed heartfelt gratitude to doctors through dance, role play, designing beautiful cards, posters etc. Children actively participated in the celebration and thanked all the medical practitioners who are working tirelessly for the humanity.

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura believes that what facilitators are taught, reflects the practices that can actually make a positive difference in student learning. To equip the digital literacy among the educators the school organised workshops on Screencast-O-Matic, Movie Maker, Inshot, Google Form, Python, Canva and Flipbook in the month of May and June 2022. The workshops were facilitated by Mr. Asif and Mr. Shubham from V3M Technologies. The main objective of these workshops was to deliberate on the need for equipment and IT literacy among the facilitators. The insightful and useful workshops helped facilitators and the students organize assignments, boost collaboration, and foster better communication. The sessions fostered the skills among the facilitators to organize day-to-day tasks, communication and foster greater collaboration.

“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, a science of well-being, a science of youthfulness, a science of integrating body, mind and soul.”

– Amit Ray

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. The essence of yoga is balance – not just balance within the body or that between the mind and the body, but also balance in the human relationship with the world. Yoga emphasizes the values of mindfulness, moderation, discipline and perseverance. When applied to communities and societies, Yoga offers a path for sustainable living. Yoga can be an important instrument in the collective quest of humanity for promoting sustainable lifestyle in harmony with planet Earth. In keeping with this spirit, the theme for this year’s Yoga Day celebrations is “Yoga for Humanity.”

Maxfort School, Parwana Road organized a morning yoga session for the students, parents and facilitators in Japanese park, Rohini on the occasion of International Yoga Day. The participants began with the warm up session and then practiced Surya Namaskar, Pranayama and different asanas like Pavanamuktaasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Padamasana etc. The session received an overwhelming response from the enthusiastic participants.

“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”

-B.K.S Iyengar.

A few minutes of Yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily, in both, body and the mind. Yoga postures, Pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress.

Meditation is relaxation and rejuvenates the body and mind. With this aim in mind, ‘Yoga session’ was organized on the 30th April, 2022, for the entire staff of Maxfort School, Parwana Road. The facilitators participated with full interest, enthusiasm and eagerness. The session began by seeking the blessings of the Almighty by chanting the Gayatri Mantra. Asanas starting with warming up and stretching were followed by a series of Padmasanas, Sukhasan, Tadasana, BhujangAsana and ending with Shavasana. Exercises for relieving stress, reducing joint pain and enhancing the flexibility of the back were also done for the benefit of the facilitators. The Principal , Ms.Mona Lakhanpal, motivated the staff and conveyed the importance of making yoga an integral part of their daily life by extending the practice of yoga beyond the mat. The session was very refreshing, reviving and relaxing.

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.”

-John Wooden.

The importance of sports encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. It helps in enhancing self-esteem and mental alertness. Also, it teaches punctuality, discipline and teamwork. A friendly six over match was organized for the entire staff of Maxfort School, Parwana Road on 7th May, 2022. The facilitators participated with zeal and vigour.

The enthusiastic crowd experienced a thrilling performance with the two teams exhibiting their best in the limited six over match. The match exhibited sportsmanship from both the teams.While the winners were cheered, the efforts of the runners up was equally appreciated. Both the teams presented an impressive show.

“We cannot stop natural disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness.”

-Petra Nemcova.

The effectiveness of coping with disasters depends on how well prepared we are to deal with disasters. The objective of mock drill is to review the emergency preparedness plan of the organization and evaluate the quality of standard operating procedure.

Maxfort School, Parwana Road conducted ‘Mock evacuation drill’ on 29th April 2022 for the entire school to create awareness and preparedness during calamities. The students were trained to be alert, quick and responsible, follow instructions, maintain calm and avoid panic to avert stampede and casualties. The main aim of the drill was to build courage and confidence amongst students and for strengthening our capacity to cope with disasters and also to minimise the impact of the disasters.

The facilitators positioned themselves at pre decided vantage points to guide and assist the students as soon as the alarm went off. The students quickly moved out in proper lines as per the evacuation plan displayed on each floor. The students, facilitators and other ancillary members evacuated the school building in 3 minutes. The drill focused on activation of the full response system, incorporated decision making and life safety aspects and was followed by a review session.

हिंदी शिक्षण

हिंदी शिक्षण में नवीनता लाने तथा रोचक गतिविधियों से परिचित करवाने हेतु माननीय भारती आनंद द्वारा मैक्सफोर्ट स्कूल, परवाना रोड पीतमपुरा में 25 मई 2022 को हिंदी कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया । श्रीमती भारती आनंद हिंदी भाषा के क्षेत्र में अनुभवी तथा प्रतिभाशाली व्यक्तित्व हैं । श्रीमती भारती आनंद जी ने एन. सी.ई.आर.टी तथा एस. सी.ई.आर.टी. द्वारा आयोजित अनेक कार्यशालाओं में सक्रिय योगदान दिया है । लगभग 45 नाटकों का लेखन तथा निर्देशन किया है। हिंदी भाषा से संबंधित ऐसे ही अनेक क्षेत्रों में इनकी महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका रही है। इनके नेतृत्व में हिंदी विभाग की सभी शिक्षिकाओं ने गतिविधियों के द्वारा भाषा को रोचक तथा सरल बनाने हेतु जानकारी प्राप्त की । यह कार्यशाला अत्यंत रोचक तथा ज्ञानवर्धक थी

Workshop on Mathematics

Maxfort School, Pitampura, organized a workshop on Mathematics on 24th May,2022. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Pallavi Kaul. She is working as a Content Evaluator in Chemistry with NCERT. She has also been working as a reviewer and editor of International and National Journals. She has conducted many workshops on development of E-content modules. The main objective of the workshop was to enlighten the teachers about the application of concepts in real life. She emphasized on different strategies to strengthen the conceptual knowledge of students.

The ELPS technique (Experience, Language, Picture, Symbols) suggested by her was an innovative strategy that can help the children to understand the concepts better. She also talked about developing Mathematics Dictionary for better understanding of difficult terms. She explained the Bar Modelling Strategy for Word Problem Solving.

R: Read the problem carefully
C: Circle the numbers
U: Underline the question
B: Box in the key words
E: Eliminate the information
P: Plan to solve

The workshop was very interesting and knowledgeable and highlighted the problem-solving strategies in Mathematics. It was an enriching and fruitful session for the facilitators.

Theme based Learning

Maxfort Schol, Parwana Road, Pitampura organized a workshop on “Theme Based Learning” on the 20th of May 2022. The workshop was conducted by Mrs Anjali Singh, the Senior Editor & Trainer at Ratna Sagar Pvt Ltd. The main objective of the workshop was to enlighten the teachers about the effective use of theme-based learning as a teaching pedagogy. In her session she talked about a theme-based classroom which facilitates active learning using brainstorming and sharing of ideas, eventually causing analysis of old ideas and synthesis of new ones.

When students learn through a theme, they are learning in context. This not only helps students understand what they are learning (and why they are learning it). Consequently, this helps students remember what they have learned. She also talked about “The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, that people have different abilities and talents. He called them the “intelligence and he identified eight of them:

Linguistic intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence
Visual-spatial intelligence
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence
Musical intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence
Naturalist Intelligence
Spirituality

Theme-based learning integrates different learning areas and skills. Because of this variety, this thematic learning approach can incorporate different bits of intelligence and cater better to children with different learning needs. The idea of Activity-Based Teaching and Learning is rooted in the fact that children are active learners rather than passive recipients of information only. If the child is provided with the opportunity to explore on his/her own and provided an optimum learning environment, then the learning becomes joyful and long-lasting. The workshop was an enriching and motivating interactive session. It was highly appreciated by all the facilitators.

Effective Teaching of Spoken English

To keep the staff updated with new ideologies and methods, Maxfort School organised a Workshop for the facilitators on 18th May 2022. The Workshop on Spoken English was organised by Oxford University Press. The resource person of the workshop, Dr Sabina Pillai, has expertise in all levels of education and critical thinking skills. The workshop was extensively engaging and focused on the acquisition of language. She emphasized the ways of enhancing productive skills in children. She presented many innovative ideas for engaging the students in the classroom thereby improving their speaking and listening skills. The workshop was very interesting and educative and was an enriching experience for all the facilitators.

Mother’s Day

“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”

—Abraham Lincoln

“MOTHER’- A ray of sunshine, a rainbow of colours on a cloudy day. The one who leaves no stone unturned to fill our lives with happiness always. Mother is the real superhero of an individual’s life. The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Pawana Road, Pitampura paid tribute to the most important and adorable person, ‘Mother’ by making it a special day for them in their unique and creative way. The students engaged in a plethora of activities to express their love and gratitude towards their mother like making love box filled with warm messages, designing paper shopping bags etc. as a surprise for their mother.

Mother’s Day celebration is all about honouring mothers, motherhood and the most special role of moms in everyone’s lives. On the occasion of Mother’s day, Maxfortians seized the opportunity to thank their mothers for all the love and dedication they put in through the years by giving them certificates to acknowledge their undying efforts. Rightly said by Cardinal Mermillod, “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”

Happy Mothers’ Day

“Mothers love – a brilliant GEM to be treasured.”

The day that recognizes the essence of a mother was celebrated in high spirits and merriment by the students of Classes I, II and III of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura.

The mothers joined virtually and were overwhelmed and nostalgic to see their budding stars performing something special and unique to bring a smile on their beloved mother’s face. For mothers, it was a pleasure watching the dynamic and energetic children performing zealously. The proud mothers also enjoyed an activity specially conducted for them.

Heart-warming feelings filled the air with intimacy, gratitude, appreciation and acknowledgement- the little ones proudly echoed and enchanted ‘Happy Mothers’ Day’ and intensely and devotedly spoke about their mothers.

The Maxfortians also passionately got involved in making beautiful craft handouts for their mothers and presented it to their mothers along with a well designed certificate which they prepared specially for their mothers.

All in all, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child and mother.

Labour Day

“No work is insignificant. All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

Labour Day or International Workers; Day is observed each year on the first day of May to celebrate the achievements of the working class. The day is also called May Day. It honours and celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of labourers and workers.

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura couldn’t have picked up a better day to thank and express their gratitude to the Class IV employees who work their fingers to the bone and keep the wheels of an organisation rolling. The students made beautiful badges and medals which they gave to the maids, janitors, guards and other ancillary staff as a mark of their industrious contribution to the school. To make it a special day, the Maxfortians turned into chefs and made laddoos, sandwiches and mojito which were served to the Class IV employees and were relished by them.

The facilitators enlightened the students about the contribution of labourers to our society and how they are the key components of the growing economy. The students participated exuberantly in the activities which were designed to foster a better understanding of the importance of the labour community. The aim was to encourage them to recognise the dignity of labour.

Creativity involves transforming your ideas

Creativity involves transforming your ideas, imagination and dreams into reality. To enhance the creative skills amongst the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, organized Talent Hunt for the students of Classes I to III on 29th April , 2022. The purpose of the activity was to bring out the hidden potentials and aptitude of the students and to develop self-independent skills. The students exuberantly showcased their talent in dancing, singing, gymnastic moves, yoga asanas, craft work, magic show, flameless cooking, hoopla and many other. The presentation provided them with a platform of being confident and portraying their talents in the class. The event was of great admiration and worth appreciating

To celebrate the efforts of the labour force

To celebrate the efforts of the labour force, that work tirelessly, The Labour Day, was celebrated at Maxfort School, Parwana Road Pitampura on 29th April 2022 with great enthusiasm and zest. Labour Day is a reminder for us that these are the real architects of our society, and they deserve their due respect. We have always believed that it is small acts of kindness that count, and we attempt to inculcate that same virtue in our learners.

The Maxfortians of Classes I, II and III celebrated the Labour Day by doing fun filled craft activities. They were involved in making ‘Thank You’ notes, paper roses and medals. The learners took the craft items home and expressed their gratitude by giving self-made badges, medals flowers and thankyou notes to maids and to different people who help them at their homes. The teachers briefed the children about Labour Day and its importance. The young ones were overwhelmed by this act of thankfulness and enjoyed the day.

The activity was designed to forge a better understanding of the labour community among our students who must learn to respect and appreciate their efforts. Overall, it was a fruitful day which taught the students to be thankful to everyone.

English Language Day

‘Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom.’
English Language Day is celebrated every year on 23rd April. This day marks the occasion of the birth as well as the death anniversary of William Shakespeare. He is regarded as one of the greatest playwright, dramatist and poet who has immensely contributed in the field of literature.
Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated English Language Day on 25th April, 2022. A puppet show was organized for Classes I and II where the facilitators narrated stories for the students with the help of puppets. The facilitators engrossed the students with their voice modulations, hand gestures and effective use of puppets. The students were amazed to see their favourite characters come to life.
Students of Classes III – V were beautifully dressed up and enacted as their favourite poet/author or story character.
The students of Classes VI – VIII made creative book covers of their favourite books. All the students participated enthusiastically and came up with wonderful innovative ideas.
A video related to William Shakespeare’s life was shown to the students which gave them a lot of information about the legendary poet and writer and also helped them to understand the importance of English language.

‘We must express our gratitude to Mother Earth by taking care of it, protecting it and making it a healthier and greener place to live.’

Today’s the day to take action not just because we care about the natural world, but because we all live in it. Every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our homes, livelihoods, health, survival and happiness. A healthy planet is not an option — it is a necessity. For the past 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe, annually every April 22, to join together in promoting awareness for the health of our environment.
The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura enthusiastically participated in an array of activities to commemorate this occasion. They designed comic strips on this year’s theme- ‘Invest in our Earth’. They also made creative infographics to spread awareness about conserving our Earth.
The aim was to orient and sensitize the young Maxfortians to come and work together and Invest in our Planet to build an equitable future because a green future is a prosperous future.

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April every year. The day aims to raise awareness among the masses about climate change and global warming. The day inspires everyone to act towards the protection of the environment and focus on the need for conservation.
The students of Classes I-III of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura enthusiastically participated in various activities to commemorate our benevolent Mother Earth. On the occasion of the Earth Day, an array of activities was organized with a view to sensitize the children about the conservation of natural resources and to motivate them to do their bit towards making their planet even more beautiful.
A pledge related to keeping our Earth Save was taken by the learners of Classes I,II and III. Follow up craft activities were taken like slogan writing, poster making and making of Earth day crown on Save Earth in the class. Children understood the importance of saving Earth there by avoiding the use of plastic bags etc.
The activities oriented the young Maxfortians to develop a continuing compassion for Mother Earth.

‘Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. They are our touchstones, our points of reference, our identity.’
– UNESCO World Heritage

World heritage sites are a reflection of our past. They carry the story of a universal glorious past. It is considered a pool between history and modern days. World Heritage Day is commemorated on 18th April every year. It is introduced to the world for safeguarding the monuments and sites that have international level importance. This year’s theme is ‘Heritage and Climate’ to promote conservation research and employ sustainable strategies to protect heritage sites. Students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated World Heritage Day on 18th April 2022. They were told about the meaning of heritage and sensitized about the importance of conserving our heritage. The students made collages with interesting facts and posters on the world heritage sites as a part of the ‘Save our heritage’ initiative. They also created ‘Wonders from waste’ by using waste material to make their favourite monuments. The purpose of these activities was to create awareness about cultural diversity and the efforts required to protect it.

World Art Day

“This World Art Day is a timely reminder that art can unite and connect us even in the most difficult of circumstances. Indeed, the power of art to bring people together, to inspire, heal and share, has become increasingly clear during recent conflicts and crises, including COVID-19.” — Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO
Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for people across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated World Art Day. The students of Classes IV-VIII gave wings to their imagination by sketching and painting their creative ideas. The occasion helped to encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlighted the talent of the young Maxfortians.

World Heritage Day

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated World Heritage Day to raise awareness among students about preserving our heritage sites and also the efforts required to conserve and draw attention towards it.
The facilitators of Classes I and II showcased flashcards of different Indian monuments and shared the importance of preserving world heritage. The students learned that heritage refers to practices that are passed down through the years, from one generation to the next which includes culture, tradition, clothing, flora, fauna and also historical monuments. This special day offered an opportunity to raise awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it. The students thoroughly enjoyed picture pasting and did worksheets related to monuments in order to gain knowledge about different monuments. The students of class III enjoyed the story of Taj mahal that was shared through flashcards. They also coloured the picture of their favourite monument.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
– Matthew Arnold

Creative writing expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in an imaginative way. To instil a love for writing and to develop the creativity and imaginary thinking skills among the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised English Creative Writing for the students of Classes I, II and III as part of English Language Fest ‘PEEP A BOOK’.
Students were given a few topics previously and were asked to write according to their choices. It was a unique experience for them as they were very excited to pen down their ideas and thoughts in a creative way. Their distinctive styles, efforts and initiative were appreciated by one and all. This was indeed an enriching and learning experience for them.

Science excites people and if taught with fun really creates a huge impact on the learners which will remain with them till eternity. The students of Class IV engaged in a hands-on experience of making toys with waste products in their science classes. They enjoyed learning science with fun and requested for more.

Nobody Can Play Your Role Better Than Yourself.
– Mr. Ferheng

Characterisation enhances the imaginations and creativity of the students. To help our budding young talents, improve their oratory skills and to develop creative thinking abilities, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Character Conversation for the students of Classes VI to VIII on 28th January 2022 as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK”. The young Maxfortians showcased their talents and enacted their characters with remarkable gestures, actions and voice modulation. They used a variety of props to make their characters interesting and expressive and also dressed up in the attire according to their character. All the children participated enthusiastically and made the event most enjoyable for one and all.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
– Albert Einstein

Creative writing expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings imaginatively. To instil a love for writing and to develop creativity and imaginary thinking skills among the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised English Creative Writing for the students of Class IV and V as part of English Language Fest ‘PEEP A BOOK’. Students were given a few topics previously and were asked to write according to their choices. It was a unique experience for them as they were very excited to pen down their ideas and thoughts in a creative way. Their distinctive styles, efforts and initiative were appreciated by one and all. This was indeed an enriching and learning experience for them.

From octagonal stop signs and rectangular doors to triangular roofs and circular wheels—shapes are everywhere. Learning about shapes not only helps children identify and organize visual information, but it also helps them learn skills in other curriculum areas including reading, mathematics and science. A fun-filled Mathematics activity related to shapes was conducted in Class VI to give the opportunity to our Maxfortians to use their own imagination and creativity.

The foundation of the Mauryan Empire opens a new era in the history of India. For the first time, political unity was achieved in India. Moreover, history writing has also become clear from this period due to accuracy in chronology and sources. Besides plenty of indigenous and foreign literary sources, a number of epigraphical records are also available to write the history of this period. Chronology becomes definite with the establishment of the Mauryan empire. Lets have a glimpse of the important sources of information of the Mauryan Empire by the young Maxfortians of Class VI.

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. Budding students of class IV put forth their thoughts and talents into their self-composed poems using the grammatical construct of Prepositions. Their efforts show that they are passionately in love with poetry.

World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild flora and fauna to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides to people.
The students of Class III Maxfort School, Parwana Road celebrated World Wildlife Day where they were shown a video on How Zebra got its stripes and made an elephant mask.

Nobody Can Play Your Role Better Than Yourself.
– Mr. Ferheng

Role Play helps children to develop their cognitive abilities as it involves thinking and communication skills. Keeping this in mind, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Character Play for the students of Classes I and II on 31st January 2022 as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK”. The young ones showcased their talents and enacted their characters with remarkable gestures, actions and voice modulation. They used a variety of props to make their characters interesting and expressive and also dressed up in the attire according to their character. All the children participated enthusiastically and made the event most enjoyable for one and all.

Recitation is about conveying a poem’s sense with its language.
– Matthew Arnold

Recitation helps students to build confidence as they learn to speak more accurately and persuasively. To spread the fragrance of poetry among the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Poem Recitation Presentation for the students of Classes III to V on 31st January 2022 as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK”. The students presented humorous Limericks poem based on different themes. The young vibrant poets came forth with wonderful poems. Some of them were dressed up as characters and presented their poem with facial expressions and voice modulation. They used a variety of props to make their poems interesting and expressive. Overall, it was a great learning experience which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words”
– Robert Frost

Recitation is unique skill that opens up the vivid imaginations in children and also builds their confidence and enhances speaking skills. To instil a love for poetry and to develop recital skills among the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Poem Recitation Presentation for the students of Classes VI to VIII on 31st January 2022 as part of English Language Fest “PEEP A BOOK”.
The students presented humorous Limericks poem based on different themes. They used a variety of props to make their poems interesting and expressive and also dressed up in the attire according to their character. The students exhibited utmost enthusiasm and passion while reciting the poem and impressed everyone with their performance. Overall, it was an enriching experience which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
– William Shakespeare

Drama is one of the best literary forms through which learners can express themselves and combining drama with humour is a great way to enhance linguistic abilities. Keeping this in mind, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Dramady for the students of Classes III and IV on 31st January 2022 as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK”. The children participated enthusiastically and showcased their creative skills dressed up in vibrant costumes and the props used by them greatly enhanced their presentation and the result was amazing. It was truly an enriching experience for all the Maxforians as they witnessed the seamless culmination of expressions, thoughts, emotions displayed by the young minds.

Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and widely effective mode of saying things.
– Matthew Arnold

Recitation has its own rhythm, music, sounds and beats which are very much helpful for child’s cognitive and emotional development. Keeping this in mind, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised Poem Recitation Presentation for the students of Classes I and II on 31st January 2022 as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK”.
The students presented poems on different themes. The young poets enthralled everybody with perfect expression, thoughts, emotions, rhythm and flow of words. It was a splendid opportunity for them to exhibit their talent and confidence. Overall, it was a great learning experience which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.”
– Robert McKee

Stories always give wings to our imagination and take us to places beyond the boundaries of physical world. Keeping this in mind, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised a storytelling session that was conducted for Classes I and II by Ms. Afshan Nigar as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK” on 20th January 2022. The children were found listening with rapt attention and at the same time they were exposed to the basics of theatrical movements, voice modulation and the rhythm of storytelling. Overall, it was an interactive session which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.”
– Robert McKee

Story telling is one of the most effective ways to communicate with students. It opens up the vivid imaginations of the children and also builds confidence and enhances speaking skills. To foster the skills of listening and speaking, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised a storytelling session that was conducted for Classes III to V by renowned resource person from Oxford University Press India, Ms. Shivani Kanodia as part of English Language Fest ”PEEP A BOOK” on 17th January 2022. She is a professional storyteller who believes that stories exist all around us, from deep inside to high above in the sky. Her story telling skills brought forth the fact that story telling is a shared experience among equals in which the audience is just as active a participant as the storyteller. The unique warmth in the way she narrated the story drew the children into her story leaving them spellbound and asking for more. Overall, it was a great learning experience which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised a Webinar for Classes VI to VIII as part of English Language Fest ‘PEEP A BOOK” on 21st January,2022. It was conducted by renowned resource person from Oxford University Press India, Ms. Gayatri Khanna. She is also the author of Children’s Pathways English Course Books. To brighten the day of the students she started the session with a wonderful poem titled ‘Abandoned Farmhouse’ written by the poet Theodore. J. Kooser. She also reiterated the students about the various poetic devices used by the poet in the poem like simile, personification alliteration. She also taught the students how to make a diamond poem. At the end there was a quiz session i.e., Mystery Vocabulary Quiz. The session really encouraged the students to explore their unique expressiveness and heightened the student’s ability to compose a poem of their own. Overall, it was a great learning experience which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.

“Freedom in the mind, strength in the words, pureness in our blood Pride in our souls, zeal in our hearts.” Let’s salute our India on Republic Day.

Every year, Republic Day is celebrated in India on 26 January to commemorate the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect and the country became a republic. Republic Day marks an important event in India’s history and is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervour all around the country.

The 73 rd Republic Day of India was celebrated by the students of Classes IV- VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura with zeal and enthusiasm. The students took pride in glorifying the occasion by sharing information about the fundamental rights. An instrumental medley was presented by the students. The students of different houses gave melodious rendition of various patriotic songs and scintillating dance performances. This Red-letter Day is not just to commemorate the efforts of all those great souls but it also reminds us of our duties as the citizens of India, to hold our laws and our constitution in high regard.

“Saare Jaahan se Acchha Hindustan Hamara”.

The 73rd Republic Day was celebrated virtually with pride and reverence at Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura. The Special Assembly began with the hoisting of the tricolour flag by the Principal Mrs. Mona Lakhanpal, followed by the National Anthem to pay tribute to the motherland.

The virtual cultural celebrations included patriotic and soulful poem recital by our budding poets, which triggered in the students and the facilitators emotions of pride, love and respect for the country. They were shown informative videos, reiterating the importance of Republic Day.

The highlight of the celebration was the interview conducted by the little learners. The young Maxfortians interviewed their grandparents and asked them questions related to INDIA -THEN AND NOW.

Each grandparent excelled in answering to the questions asked and showcased the achievements of the country in various fields from 1950 to date. Therefore, the children feet inspired and participated enthusiastically in the Republic Day ceremony and celebration.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated all over India in many different ways on the 14th day of January. The day marks the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.

The budding Maxfortians of classes I to III of Maxfort School, Parwana Road Pitampura enjoyed the celebration by listening to a knowledgeable story shared by their class facilitators signifying the importance of the festival. Sankranti celebrations cannot possibly be deemed complete without making and sharing ‘Til Ladoos’, a mixture of Khoya and sesame seeds with friends and family , as many people in Maharashtra do, to mark the day. The learners loved making ladoos and shared them with their family members.

We hope that experiencing different aspects of the festival, have encouraged our learners to be open-minded, tolerant and respectful towards each other, embrace differences and cherish similarities in their beliefs and cultures.

“India is known as a land of festivals and celebration, Lohri is one of them which is unique in its perception and significance.”

Festivals are the period of celebration and bring peace and joy for everyone. The festival prompts to be thankful for God’s provisions and to celebrate his creations. Lohri is a popular midwinter Punjabi folk festival, celebrated on 13 January of every year. Hindus traditionally light bonfires in their yards after the weeks of the rabi season cropping work, socializing around the fire, singing and dancing together as they mark the end of winter and the onset of longer days.

Lohri was celebrated at Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. The students of classes I, II and III were totally absorbed in the festive spirit of Lohri. They enjoyed the presentation prepared by their facilitators, who explained the students about Lohri festival and enriched their knowledge. The budding artists drew amazing Lohri scenes and wrote words related to the festival thereby enriching their vocabulary.

Over all it was a fun filled day for the little ones. The students were overwhelmed and enjoyed the day.

” What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.”

-Meister Eckhardt

Lohri, a festival associated mainly with the Punjab region marks the passing of the winter solstice. It is celebrated by lighting bonfires, relishing festive foods like Til Laddoo, Gud Gajak, or the traditional foods of Punjab like Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag; dancing to folklores and exchanging gifts among family and friends. Pongal s a multi-day Hindu harvest festival of South India, particularly in the Tamil community. It is observed at the start of the month Tai according to Tamil solar calendar. Makar Sankranti is one of the most unique festivals celebrated in India. The festival is a seasonal observance as well as a religious celebration.

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura geared up to welcome not just the warmth of the Lohri bonfire, but also spread the Makar Sankranti cheer and convey greetings of Pongal. The students were in an exuberant mood and immersed in the festive spirit by presenting dances and sharing the significance of these festivals. It was indeed a joyous occasion as the series of winter harvest festivals starting with Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal were celebrated with zeal by the students keeping the tradition and culture of our festivals alive. Wishing this harvest season brings prosperity to everyone!

Craft -O-Mania

We could all be more resourceful and artistic when it comes to reusing or recycling waste materials in our homes. The students of classes I ,II and III of Maxfort School ,Parwana Road, Pitampura mastered the art of taking something completely unproductive and turning it into something useful in Craft -O-Mania ,a class presentation held on 30th December, 2021. They made something innovative and attractive from the waste material.

Right from pista shells to ice-cream sticks, plastic bottles, disposable glass to old newspaper every waste material was used, and the result was a hall full of useful goods made out of waste which was a treat to the eyes. It was a delight to see how scrap could be transformed into such useful and beautiful articles. This fun filled activity witnessed an enthusiastic participation of all the students. The activity helped to enhance not only creativity and presentation skills of the students but also helped them to realize the importance of recycling and reusing waste material available to them.

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY

A famous mathematician once said, ” Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit.” Mathematics can be tough sometimes, so can many things in life. Mathematics is the only subject which shows that problems have solutions. Mathematics can be fun, challenging, hands on and applicable in real life.

To celebrate the spirit of mathematical learning, experience the joy of the mathematical sphere and to explore various mathematical concepts in a creative manner, National Mathematics Day was celebrated in Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura by the learners of classes I, II and III.

Backed by a rigorous planning, the Senior School Math Team successfully conducted a fun-filled celebration of National Mathematics Day that brought forth maximum participation from students. To begin with, Class I students created innovative self composed poems on shapes. Class II students did a project ‘Roll and Slide’ with 3D shapes. The learners showed different objects of 3D shapes and shared their properties. Class III students made a castle using 3D shapes .Students were seen challenging themselves with the Quizzes related to mathematics .

A discourse on the life and works of the Mathematician S.Ramanujan whose birthday is celebrated as National Mathematics Day also enlightened the students .It was a fun filled and joyful day of learning for the Maxfortians.

“An equation means nothing to me unless it expresses a thought of God.”

– SrinivasaRamanujan

India celebrates National Mathematics Day on December 22 every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. He is the brilliant mathematician whose works influenced many across the country and the world.

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, observed this day by watching a video on the life and contributions of Srinivasa Ramanujan. They learnt about his main inventions and engaged in solving the Magic square, Rubik’s cube, Pascal’s triangle and Hardy Ramanujan’s number. Students also participated enthusiastically in the quiz session.

“Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values.”

— Thomas S. Monson.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, celebrated Christmas with fun and frolic. The students dressed up like Santa and shared what they would do if they were Santa and also made it a joyous day for the less privileged by gifting them. They decorated Christmas trees and wrote their New Year resolution. They also engaged in art and craft activities like card making, gift wrapping etc. Indeed, it was a delight to see the students keep the true spirit of Christmas alive by sharing with others.

“Reduce needs, recycle wastes and reuse things to reduce pollution.”

National Pollution Control Day 2021 is observed annually on December 2 to remember the people who lost lives during 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. It is also the day to raise awareness about the hazards of air pollution. Sadly nine among ten people across the world do not have access to safe air and consequently face risk of respiratory disorders, lung cancer, brain or kidney damage and heart disease in long run.

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, observed this day on 1 st December. They saw a short video on saving the world by reducing pollution. Students made illustrative book marks displaying ways to reduce pollution. The aim was to sensitize the students about the importance of pollution control and highlight the need to prevent air, soil, noise, and water pollution.

The Indian Navy Day

The Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4 every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country.

The students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, paid a tribute to the Indian navy. They saw power point presentation informing them about the navy and the different ranks. Students made collage of different navy ships and wrote their own slogan for Indian navy. They made ships using waste materials such as ice cream sticks, straw, old coins etc. The students exemplified the contribution of the Indian navy in a creative manner.

The Virtual Exposition-PRASTUTI

The Virtual Exposition-PRASTUTI was organized by Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura on 12 th November 2021 for the learners of Classes I, II and III which made the vision of experiential learning a success. The Annual Exposition PRASTUTI 2020-2021, was woven around the theme SCIENCE-O- PEDIA. The students showcased creative and interesting projects. The parents applauded and appreciated the efforts of the conscientious students.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebration

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and achievements. The Maxfortians of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura enthusiastically took part in the celebrations by participating in various competitions like essay writing, poster making, poem composition etc which were planned to honour the unsung or unacknowledged heroes of Indian freedom struggle.

Navratri Celebration (Classes I,II and III)

Everything in India is unique. Be it language, food, or culture; even attires vary, depending on which part of the country we find ourselves in. It’s no surprise then that our way of worshipping changes as per our diversified customs and rituals, giving that distinctive regional touch. The message being conveyed in the form of worship may very well be the same, but our way of communicating that message takes on a whole different flavour.
Navratri is one such example of celebrating this very diversity. The word Navratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit; nava meaning ‘nine’ and ratri meaning ‘nights’. During these nine nights and ten days, nine different forms of the goddess are worshipped. It’s almost as if we’re giving ourselves the time and space to rejuvenate and cleanse from within. The vibrant Maxfortians of Maxfort School , Parwana Road ,Pitampura explored the different ways of celebrating Navratri across India and witnessed its sheer diversity.
The little learners of Classes I, II, and III dressed in gorgeous costumes explained about navratri celebration in Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern India.
The students celebrated this festival in a very joyful manner and enjoyed every moment by performing dance of different states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Punjab and Bengal.
The essence of the festivity was truly felt and celebrated by all in the true spirit of oneness. It was a memorable virtual event for the learners which will be always remembered.

Dussehra Celebration ( Classes IV-VIII)

‘Embrace the good, vanquish the evil’

 

The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and rituals across the country. The underlying spiritual significance is the victory of good over evil and the resurgence of hope and faith.
Keeping the festive spirit alive, Dussehra was celebrated by students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana road, Pitampura. The students engaged in creative activities like monochrome painting of Goddess Durga and Navratri festival. They also expressed their views on pertinent issues related to Ramayana in the context of present day scenario.
The vivacious participants enthralled the audience with their melodious recital of bhajans and scintillating dance performance glorifying the occasion. The students recited poems giving the message that the world should be rid of all evil that has pervaded the globe. May everyone celebrate with joy and may peace and harmony rule in every home.
Wishing everyone a very HAPPY DUSSEHRA!

World Mental Day Celebration (Classes IV-VIII)

“It’s upto you today to start making healthy choices
Not choices that are just healthy for your body but healthy for your mind.”
– Steve Maraboli

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers, students, people living alone and those with pre-existing mental health conditions have been particularly affected.World Mental Health Day observed on October10th,is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. The WHO’s campaign slogan for World Mental Health Day 2021 is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality”. Classes IV-VIII students and facilitators of Maxfort school , Pitampura observed World Mental Health Day during the Circle time. The session focused on various brain stimulating activities to boost mental health. The students built a self-soothe box containing items which soothe their sense organs. They also explored activities which they could do when they felt anxious or low and engaged in guided meditation and mindfulness session. The students enthusiastically took up the thirty day mental health challenge comprising of a plethora of activities to be done for a month to enhance mental health. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among the students about the importance of expressing their anxiety and thereby relieving stress.

VIRTUAL TOUR TO TRAFFIC TRAINING PARK (Classes I, II)

In order to impart road safety education to the students and to ensure that they grow up as responsible citizens, a virtual tour was organised for the students of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura of Classes I and II to the ‘Traffic Training Park’ on 22 October 2021.
Traffic Training Park for children, a park where students can learn road safety rules. The purpose of taking the students to a virtual tour to the traffic training park was to create awareness and to provide road safety training to them. The Park is set up to create awareness about traffic signals and correct way of using vehicles on road. In the park, signs, signals, markings and other features were used to make the priority on using road explicitly. The students learned the importance of zebra crossing, traffic lights and pedestrian pathway. The tour was an enriching experience for all the young learners enabling them to imbibe the traffic rules and road safety measures.
It was an experience to be retained in their memoirs for a lifetime and will help in grooming them into well informed road users in future.

Joy of Giving Week (Classes IV-VIII)

“Discover the Joy of giving and you will discover the reason for living.”
– Mark Victor Hansen

Our lives are fulfilling when we give and share, and that great inner joy comes from helping others to better their lives. Giving provides an intrinsic reward that is far more valuable than the gift we receive. As Mahatma Gandhi said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” True joy lies in the act of giving without an expectation of receiving something in return. The act of giving kindles self-esteem and brings happiness. The joy of giving lasts longer than the joy of getting.
Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the ‘Joy of Giving’ on 22nd October. The students of Classes IV-VIII saw a video to reinforce the importance of sharing and joy of giving. They shared their personal experiences when they felt good by giving something to someone and were motivated to experience this amazing feeling often. The students made beautiful Thank you cards and Thank you notes and gave it to the people who help them. They also volunteered generously to give new things like toys, eatables, stationary items, clothes etc. to the helpers.
They were sensitized that people around us are waiting for someone to hold them and be there if they require help. The more we can hold them and give our little time and compassion to them can make a big difference in their lives. The joy of giving is indescribable because it takes courage to give something from your life to others. The more we do for others, the more it all comes back to us in different forms.

Gandhi Jayanti Celebration (Classes I-VIII)

“Be the change that you want to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his endeavors in getting our country free from the clutches of the British Raj. Gandhiji was a man who was educated in law, in Africa, returned to India to liberate his countrymen. Clad in just a dhoti, teaming it up with a pair of glasses and a stick, he walked miles along with fellow Indians to Dandi to extract salt and show the British colonies that United, we have immense powers. Propagator of Satyagraha and the civil disobedience movement, he also freed his countrymen from the then existing social evils such as untouchability. He believed in self-reliance and therefore promoted the concept of weaving his own clothes instead of wearing ones made by the British. This also made Indian women self-reliance, therefore, emancipating them.
Students of Classes I-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with patriotic fervour. To imbibe the true meaning and highlight the glorious traits of the noble soul, the students did role play of Gandhiji and his three monkeys. The young maxfortians dressed up as Gandhiji and shared the significance of the various things used by him. They paid creative homage to Gandhi ji by making DIY charkha and spectacles, reciting poems and singing bhajans. The students of the school paid special tribute to the Father of the Nation through their inspiring speech on Mahatma Gandhi and his life.

AD-O-MANIA Presentation (Classes I-III)

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised virtual AD-O-MANIA presentation for the learners of classes I, II and III on 31st August 2021. The little learners prepared ads on different creative themes like milk, hand wash, soaps, oils etc. The ads were made creatively using a variety of props, expressions and ideas.
The learners presented their acts with great zeal and enthusiasm. They got a chance to showcase their ideas in a creative way.
The presentation helped the students to enhance their communication and creative skills. It also helped to boost their confidence thereby enhancing their language skills. Overall it was a wonderful experience for one and all.

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration (Classes I-III)

Lord Ganesha is considered the God of wisdom and new beginnings. Thus, people across the world worship Him before initiating any work. It is believed that he removes obstacles and blesses the course of the believer.
With such belief, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura organised various activities on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi through virtual mode for the learners of classes I, II and III. The sole purpose of the celebration was to let the students stay rooted with Indian culture and to enable them to understand the significance of this festival.
The celebrations began with a phenomenal Ganesh Aarti.
The students were explained about the significance of the festival and the importance of eco-friendly ways of celebrating the festival.
As Ganesh ji is one of the favourite gods of the children so they showed their excitement by making cute and beautiful Ganesh ji through paper cups.These colourful and cute Ganesha were a wonderful craft activity to have children enjoy on Ganesh Chaturthi.
The festival brought devotion, creativity, understanding and learning. Overall it was an enjoyable day for all.

National Nutrition Week (Classes I-III)

With the motive to intensify awareness on the importance of nutrition for health, National Nutrition Week was observed by the Maxfortians of classes I-III of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura from 1st September to 6th September 2021.
During this week, the budding Maxfortians were engaged in different creative and interesting activities like making a healthy coconut drink and knowing about its benefits, drawing a healthy and a non healthy platter to show the various food items and their nutritive value. The learners enjoyed singing songs related to healthy and junk foods and also on the benefits of coconut. The highlight of the week was the creation of ‘Make Your Own Menu’ where the facilitators emphasized on the benefits of a good nutritional diet and asked the learners to prepare their own healthy diet plan for a week.
The project focused on the main source of nutrition which should be chosen wisely and requires you to explore the nutritious food options which are provided by mother nature. So the nutrition week propagated a holistic approach towards a healthier society.

National Nutrition Week (Classes IV-V)

‘A healthy outside starts from the inside.”
Robert Urich

Nutrition is the science or practice of consuming and utilizing food. A balanced diet is important for good health and well-being. In India, National nutrition week is observed from 1st September to 7th September every year .The purpose behind celebrating is to spread awareness about good nutrition and health. This year, the theme for the National Nutrition Week is ‘feeding smart right from start’.
Students of Classes IV and V of Maxfort School, Parwana Road observed the Nutrition week. As a part of the celebration various activities were conducted during Circle time. They made coconut tree using vegetables and fruits, detox drink and one week diet chart which motivated them to include healthy meals in their diet.

National Nutrition Week (Classes VI-VIII)

‘Nutrition is the only remedy that can bring full recovery and can be used with any treatment. Remember, food is our best medicine!’
Bernard Jensen

In India, the National Nutrition Week is observed every year from September 1 to September 7 to raise public awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits. Food and nutrition are mandatory for overall physical and mental health and ever since the pandemic has wreaked havoc, awareness about healthy food and nutrition has started to spread in every nook and corner.
Students of Classes VI-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura understood the importance of nutritional and adaptive eating habits in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle by observing the ‘Nutrition week’. As a part of the celebration, they observed ‘Coconut Day’ during the Circle time. They saw a video on the story of coconut tree, explored the benefits of coconut and made Coconut Mojito.
The students realized that ‘A healthy mind resides in a healthy body’ and for that, everyone must take adequate amount of nutrients such as proteins and vitamins in their daily diet. They also saw a presentation on the benefits of nutritional diet, types of diet, importance of exercise and yoga.
They enhanced their knowledge by doing hands on activity like making one week diet chart plan for themselves and preparing Cucumber lemon detox drink. The activities aimed at sensitizing the students that if they need an active life with growth and development, then a balanced diet is a must.

Teachers Day Celebration

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

A teacher is the eternal guru and guide whose firm and loving grooming has shaped generations from times immemorial. She can inspire hope, ignite imagination and instill love for learning.
Teachers are the ones who need to be credited and acknowledged for the valuable contributions given to students to create good citizens. They are often the second mothers to students as the children spend most of their time in schools rather than at home. To pay tribute to the best quality of every teacher, The parents’ s fraternity of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura took immense pride to wish and honour the hard work and determination shown by all teachers towards their profession.

World Water Week (Classes I and II)

*The value of water is much more than its price* Water has enormous and complex value for our households, food, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment. If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource.
To highlight the importance of water *World Water Week* was celebrated at Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura from 23rd to 28th August 2021 for classes I and II. The week long water week encouraged students to think of the ways in which they can conserve water every day. The activities conducted reminded them that their actions make an impact!, helped them set goals for how much water they can save by turning off the tap while brushing their teeth, or taking timed showers to conserve water.
The little learners understood the water cycle through a story of *Drippy, the Raindrops* and made their own water cycle.
The story *Water for Life* narrated to the learners emphasized the importance of water for our life .
The learners also enjoyed a presentation on waterpark. The virtual celebration was indeed truly informative and educative.

Janmashtami Celebration (Classes I-III)

*Sweeter than honey, tastier than curd, pleasanter indeed than any happiness and joy is the company, is the power of the name of Krishna.* The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, on this Janmashtami day, in India.
Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great pomp and festivity by the young Maxfortians of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura of classes I, II and III. Dressed as Radha and Krishna, the cute little ones added a traditional touch to the entire celebrations when they danced to the beat of Janmashtami songs, filling the air with joy and festive spirit. They enthralled the audience with their dance performances and mesmerizing bhajan presentation. As a part of the celebration, various activities like ladoo making, crafting a moor pankh, making of krishna bansuri, beautiful mukuta making were conducted in the virtual classes.
The little Maxfortians donned in the attire of Lord Krishna, Radha and Gopis looked adorable and presented ‘Krishna Leela’ depicting the scenes of young Krishna teasing his mother and the gopis. An awareness on Janmashtami, the mythological stories on Krishna, Radha, Kansh through an animated story was also shown to the children. The principal, Ms. Mona Lakhanpal addressed the children and spoke about the importance of the day and gave her blessings. The virtual celebration was indeed truly informative, enlightening and entertaining.

Janmashtami Celebration (Classes VI- VIII)

‘When one says you are not talented, remember they are not talented enough to find your talents.’
– Kalaivani_umapathy

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is observed according to the Hindu calendar, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Shraavana or Bhadrapada (depending on whether the calendar chooses the new moon or full moon day as the last day of the month), which overlaps with August or September of the Gregorian calendar. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, August 30. The sole objective of Sri Krishna’s birth and to celebrate Janmashtami is to free the Earth from the evilness of demons.
Culture Education is an essential aspect of the curriculum. Understanding this importance and glorifying Indian traditions with the young generation, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated Janmashtami with full fervour. A video on the life of Lord Krishna was screened to help students understand the importance of the festival. Talent hunt activity was organized for the students of Classes VI- VIII to celebrate the pious occasion and to tap their latent talents. The students showcased their natural flair for the different performing arts like music, dance, poetic expression and art and craft. They mesmerized the spectators with their melodious voice, rhythmic movements, creative expression and their skills in handling musical instruments. The students actively participated in the event and showed their enthusiasm and dedication.

Janmashtami Celebration (Classes IV, V)

‘The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it.’
Lord Krishna, Bhagwad Gita

 

In Hindu belief, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu is Shri Krishna whose birthday is celebrated as Janmashtami every year. On this day, the devotees of Lord Krishna put up ‘Jhankis’ and offer prayers. As per Hindu Panchang, Lord Krishna’s birthday is celebrated every year on the eighth day of Bhadrapada month’s Krishan Paksha, which falls in August–September as per the English calendar. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, August 30.
Students of Classes IV-V of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the pious day of Janmashtami on 29th August, 2021. They saw a video to understand the historical significance of Janmashtami. The students participated enthusiastically in the coconut laddoo Making activity. The students dressed up in traditional attire and sang mellifluous bhajans in the praise of Lord Krishna.

National Sports Day Celebration (Classes VI-VIII)

‘It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.’

Every year on August 29, India celebrates its National sports day. The day is celebrated to honour the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh. The day is observed to spread awareness on the importance of sports and daily activities in everyone’s life. Participating in a sport requires passion and dedication, which are the key features for achievement in any field. Encouraging young generation in sports not only provides healthy lifestyle but also improves sportsmanship and leadership qualities.
Students of Classes VI-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the occasion by seeing a biopic on the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh. The students and facilitators engaged in different sports with great zeal and enthusiasm to keep themselves fit and healthy. They tried to spread awareness about sports in their own unique way.

Raksha Bandhan Celebration (Classes I-VIII)

‘The paths may change as life goes along, but the bond between a brother and sister remains ever strong.’

Raksha Bandhan, literally meaning “safety” and “bond”, celebrates the brother-sister relationship. Observed on the full-moon day or Purnima in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan, it falls on August 22 this year. The festival of Raksha Bandhan not only celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters, it also has a social significance. It underlines the notion that everybody should live in harmony and hence speaks about the rich culture and traditions of India that make our nation extraordinary.
Students of Classes I-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the pious day of Raksha Bandhan on 19th August, 2021. They saw a video to understand the historical significance of the festival of love and protection- Raksha Bandhan. The students participated enthusiastically in the Rakhi Making activity. They made attractive rakhis using a variety of material. Thus, the students sensitively portrayed the values of love and protection.

Apple Week Celebration

Red is the warmest of all colours. It symbolizes love, life, vitality, power and courage. Interestingly an apple, too, is associated with most of these qualities. With the increasing popularity of junk food among the little ones, it is the combined effort of the school and the parents that will help children wean away from unhealthy food and lifestyle. Hence, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated *Apple* *week* from 9th to 13th August to develop love for apples. The week emphasized the importance of eating apples and it’s health benefits .The week was invested in purposeful activities like story time, apple poem, science behind apples, apple recipe, colouring, spray painting, and art and craft activities. The takeaway activity included cutouts and handouts of apples. The Apples week was thoroughly enjoyed by one and all.

Tri-Colour Week Celebration (Classes IV-VIII)

“Freedom in the mind, faith in the words, pride in our hearts and memories in our souls…. Let us salute our nation on this auspicious day!”

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the 75th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The students of Classes IV-VIII participated enthusiastically in the ‘Tri- Colour Week’ celebration. Marvellous Monday saw them engaged in a plethora of creative activities in the ‘Cultural Fest’. The students of Class IV represented and showcased the different states of India by dressing up in the traditional dress along with the props to exemplify the theme- ‘Unity in Diversity’. The patriots of Class V personated the various freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose etc. and recited their famous slogans during the ‘Vande Mataram’ show, thereby spreading the message of peace, non- violence and love for the nation. The students of Classes VI-VIII let their creative and patriotic juices flow freely by composing poems, making collages, posters, sketching, T-shirt painting on different themes like ‘Proud to be an Indian’, ‘What freedom means to me’ and ‘ India of my dreams’.
Wonderful Wednesday was about ‘Thirst for quest’ as they enhanced their knowledge about their motherland- INDIA by participating in the online quiz. Fantastic Friday was indeed the day when the young chefs showcased their culinary skills in ‘Colours of India’ by preparing an assortment of tri-coloured dishes including Tri-colour parfait, bread bhalla, bread cham cham along with their facilitators. The students relished the cuisines. The students also engaged in various art and craft activities, patriotic music and dance sessions .They also involved their family members in patriotic activities during the week thereby infusing a sense of pride and patriotism in their heart.

Independence Day Celebration (Classes I-III)

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley To mark the 75th Independence Day of India, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura held a week-long celebration for the learners of classes I, II and III. The Tricolour week had a plethora of virtually interactive events and activities like Cultural Fest, quiz sessions, craft work, flameless cooking and theme party for the students. The special assembly My India, My Pride allowed the participants to express their patriotic ideals and showcase their talent even in these unprecedented times through patriotic poems, dance performances, instrumental playing etc. These trying times did not dampen the spirit of pride and patriotism in the students as they participated in these events with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Independence Day Celebration (Classes IV-VIII)

‘Don’t be patriotic for one day,
Be patriotic from day one.’

India’s Independence Day is significant as it stands as a reminder of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021, the students of Classes IV-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura were filled with patriotic fervor and pride.
The students sang a mellifluous, self-composed patriotic song. The students danced to a medley of patriotic songs .The scintillating dance performances glorified our independence. The students also performed a nukkad natak addressing the vital question-‘Kya hum aazad hai?’ It was a thought provoking play which urged today’s generation to rethink about the true essence of freedom and to value it. The mesmerizing programme concluded with a powerful rendition of the Nation anthem taking the feeling of patriotism to its pinnacle.
Indeed, it was a day of elation, a day of love and respect for the country, instilling in the young Maxfortians the value and reverence for the gift of freedom by the great leaders of the country as they celebrated the special occasion with their hearts full of pride for the nation.

International Clown Week (Classes I, II)

Let’s all celebrate laughter with as much gusto as possible, to ensure that we teach our children the magic of laughter and the value of having a sense of humour.” The little Maxfortians of classes I and II of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated International Clown Week from 2nd to 6th August 2021. The budding learners showcased their zeal and enthusiasm by doing various class activities like Clown Craft and having a virtual visit to the circus. The class facilitators mesmerized the learners in their funny clown getup and narrated a story titled *The clown* to them. They entertained the students by making humourous faces and funny gestures and also made a *Clown sandwich* for the learners. The entire atmosphere of the virtual class was vibrant and cheerful.

Bastille Day (Classes IV-VIII)

The national day of France is celebrated in remembrance of the fall of Bastille on July 14, 1789. Bastille Day is commonly known as the national day of France which is grandly celebrated on 14 July every year. It is one of the most important national holidays for people in France where the day is observed with fireworks and parades. In France, the formal name of the day is Fête Nationale which is also a symbol of unity among the French People.
The students of classes IV-VIII Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated Bastille Day. They recognized and appreciated the significance of Bastille Day by singing along while watching the video of ‘La Marseillaise’ (National Anthem of France). They also participated in different activities held like poem composition in French and made Eiffel Tower with waste materials, Travel brochure of France etc. emphasizing their importance. A strong nation is one whose citizens are united and have respect and passion for their country, just like France. Freedom has not come their way easily. It has come after a lot of sacrifices. To protect its integrity and sovereignty, we will always be united.

National Mango Day Celebration (Classes VI – VIII)

Mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world; aptly called the ‘king of fruits’. It is not just a fruit but is a part of the culture and history of various countries across the world. In India, Mangoes were first grown more than 5000 years ago. Given the popularity and love the mango enjoys, it is only befitting that this juicy, yummy fruit gets a day of its own. July 22 every year is celebrated as the National Mango Day in India. From ‘aam aadmi’ to not-so-aam aadmi (common man), mangoes make everyone go weak in their knees owing to its taste.
Students of Classes VI – VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura showcased their love for mango during the Circle time. The faciltators shared the history, significance and facts about the favourite fruit. The innovative Maxfortians turned into chefs and made Mango Mojito which they later relished with their family members. They were also encouraged to experiment with other mango recipes like smoothies, cakes, ice creams etc. It was a delight to see the students display their culinary skills and enjoy the special fruit in different ways

National Mango Day Celebration (Classes I-III)

Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura believes in experiential learning and embedding learning into activities. Keeping this in mind, National Mango Day was celebrated in the school by the students of Classes I-III on 22nd July, 2021. The children came dressed up in the shades of yellow and brought a mango slice to eat. Various facts about the fruit were discussed with the students.
The Maxfortians participated in the Mango Activities like making a Mango Photoframe, a Mango Crown and the facilitators also prepared a mango pudding in the class. The students enjoyed the story session on the king of the fruits – Mango and sang melodious poems. Besides it being a fun activity, it was also a medium of language development for the children. It was a day full of mango delights.

National Paper Bag Day (Classes I-VIII)

To boost the creative skills of the Maxfortians of classes I-VIII, a PAPER BAG making activity was conducted to celebrate NATIONAL PAPER BAG DAY by Maxfort School Parwana Road, Pitampura. The students were involved in making beautiful paper bags in different shapes and sizes. Though it seemed to be a simple activity yet it was an intriguing activity. The fun-filled activity inspired the young minds to contribute towards Mother Nature by using paper bags and saying no to ‘Plastic Bags’ and understand the importance of these bags as they are reusable, recyclable and biodegradable.
The students showcased their creativity and artistic skills by making attractive paper bags and decorating them vibrantly to spread the message that these paper bags are the most sustainable and efficient means of packaging.

Talent Hunt Presentation

Creativity involves transforming your ideas, imagination and dreams into reality. To enhance the creative skills amongst the students, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, organized Talent Hunt for the students of Classes I to III on 31st June , 2021. The purpose of the activity was to bring out the hidden potentials and aptitude of the students and to develop self-independent skills. The students exuberantly showcased their talent in dancing, singing, gymnastic moves, yoga asanas, craft work, magic show, flameless cooking, hoopla and many other. The presentation provided them with a platform of being confident and portraying their talents in the class. The event was of great admiration and worth appreciating.

GO GOA (Classes I, II)

This summer season is unlike any we have witnessed before due to the world undergoing the coronavirus pandemic. Every sense of normalcy has been stripped from our day-to-day lives and the idea of a taking a vacation may seem a little farfetched at the moment. But the amazing virtual trip to Goa -GO GOA planned for the Maxfortians of classes I and II of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura created an enjoyable moment for them. There was no need for the young Maxfortians to leave the house to explore this exotic place as they were able to enjoy it from the comfort of their home. This trip gave them the golden opportunity to be with their friends, eat together, dance together and visit different places of Goa together. The budding Maxfortians were teaming with energy and were dressed up in their best attires. Overall it was a remarkable trip for one and all.

International Yoga Day Celebration

“Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; 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 the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well- being.” -Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic on a war-footing, India’s traditional system of Yoga has been established as a means to boost immunity, improve overall health and well- being. International Yoga Day theme for this year is “Yoga at home and Yoga with Family”. Keeping in tandem with the theme, Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated The International Yoga Day by promoting ‘holistic health through yoga’. The students along with their parents participated enthusiastically in the virtual fitness sessions held from 14th June to 18th June, 2021. They practised the different asanas, pranayamas and learnt about their benefits. The students and parents made collaborative videos demonstrating their acquired skills during the practice sessions and a special assembly was conducted on 21st June to mark the special occasion. The students, parents and facilitators participated with great fervour and zeal. The aim of the health drive was to instil the habit of a regular fitness regime and to tell people to stay optimistic and motivated at home and adopt a healthy lifestyle by doing exercise and yoga.

World Blood Donor Day (Classes I-VIII)

‘Give blood and keep the world- beating.’ The birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day on June 14. This day was first initiated and established on June 14, 2004, by the World Health Organization (WHO).The slogan for this year’s World Donor Day highlights the essential contribution blood donors make to keep the world pulsating by saving lives and improving others’ health. It reinforces the global call for more people all over the world to donate blood regularly and contribute to better health. Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura observed the World Blood Donor Day by engaging the students of Classes I to VIII in a plethora of activities. The students enhanced their knowledge about blood and its importance for the body, different blood groups and precautions to be taken while donating blood by watching video presentations and participating in quiz session. The students also composed poems, designed posters and wrote catchy slogans to create awareness and encourage everyone to embrace the humanitarian call to donate blood and inspire others to do the same. The highlight was the radio show appreciating the extraordinary efforts of blood donors during the unprecedented crisis of Covid -19 in ensuring a safe and sufficient blood supply during normal and emergency times. The aim of the activities was to instil and promote the community values of blood donation in the young generation to enhance community solidarity and social cohesion.

World Environment Day Celebration (Classes I-VIII)

World Environment Day Celebration- a dream for a better tomorrow and a better planet. We believe in celebrating, we believe in implementing and that’s exactly what we did this year too. Even lockdown could not stop us! With great zeal and enthusiasm, the students of Classes I to VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated World Environment Day, 2021. The students were involved in various activities like poster making and displaying them, taking pledge to save their mother earth, recycling materials to make innovative things and planting trees. The showstopper of the day was the interview conducted on earth convention —a thoughtful approach for a better future. Interviewing older family members helped the Maxfortians understand the ways and means adopted by older generations to save our precious planet. The interview was conducted by the students to discuss and share on the most pertinent issues of environment. During the interview, thoughtful and insightful solutions and experiences were shared by the family members. Amidst the lockdown, instead of going out the green warriors of Maxfort School were able to raise awareness at their level. We are determined to fight for our planet and all those living on it. Together we can and we will be the generation that brings the change.

Mother’s Day Celebration (Classes I-VIII)

“No language can express the power, beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.”

-Edwin Chapin

‘MOTHER’- Our guiding force, the one responsible for making us who we are. She shapes our lives and our personalities too. Yes, mother is the sweetest name on earth. Her love is kindled by the Divine Flame. The students of Maxfort School, Pawana Road, Pitampura paid tribute to the most important and adorable person, ‘Mother’ during their Virtual Club sessions. The students were engaged in a plethora of activities to express their love and gratitude towards their mother by designing beautiful cards, preparing scrumptious recipes, wonderful poems, interesting acrostic, wish coupons, digital cards, paper coffee mugs etc. as a token of love for their mother. The facilitators from Classes I and II made earnest efforts to instil the importance of the day among children, and helped them in framing and executing a beautiful dance presentation with their mothers to enjoy on the day of celebrations. The students of III to VIII also saw a video to make them aware how Anna Marie Jarvis was instrumental in dedicating a special day to honour mothers because she believed that a mother is “a person who has done more for you than anyone in the world”. Her mother had once said “Mothers render matchless service to humanity in every field of life”.

World Book Day (Classes I-VIII)

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.”

– Anna Quindlen

A day dedicated to books and literature – World Book Day was celebrated by Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura on Friday, 23 April 2021.The school invited the students of Classes VI-VIII to join virtually for the storytelling session by international bestselling author (of Vahana Masterclass) , Alfredo Covelli ( Scholastic India) and for Classes I to V by renowned Indian storyteller, Shalini Bansal. The speakers talked about the importance of reading books along with their experiences as a writer. They also shared their experiences of reading and writing books of different genres. The speaker Alfredo Covelli ( Scholastic India) narrated the story of the book ‘Vahana Masterclass’ and raised the student’s curiosity about the different characters, themes and values associated with the story. The storyteller extraordinaire, Shalini Bansal narrated an adapted version of a Mexican Folk Tale, to celebrate the love for books and reading. At the end the speakers shared about their favourite authors and told the students about the importance of literature.

Earth Day Celebration (Classes I-VIII)

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” -Mahatma Gandhi Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April every year. The day aims to raise awareness among the masses about climate change and global warming. The day inspires everyone to act towards the protection of the environment and focus on the need for conservation. “At the heart of Earth Day’s 2021 theme, ‘Restore Our Earth’, is optimism, a critically needed sentiment in a world ravaged by both climate change and the pandemic.” -Kathleen Rogers The students of Classes I-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura enthusiastically participated in various activities to commemorate our benevolent Mother Earth. On the occasion of the 51st Earth Day, an array of activities was organized during the week, with a view to sensitize the children about the conservation of natural resources and to motivate them to do their bit towards making their planet even more beautiful. Magnificent Monday began with video presentations being shown to the students on the history and importance of the Earth Day and the students took a pledge to preserve and conserve their self-sustaining planet. This was followed by doing nature related moral value lessons and G.K. pages. Thrilling Tuesday saw the students of Class III doing fun activities like word search and decoding, the students of Class IV writing slogans on earth day crowns. Class V students designed beautiful bookmarks in French. Students of Class VI were at their poetic best as they composed thought provoking English poems on “Mother Earth’. Class VII students made creative posters on various environmental themes while Class VIII students engaged in role play and dialogue conversation.

World Heritage Day (Classes I-II)

To celebrate the World Heritage Day, the learners of Classes I and II of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura enjoyed a virtual excursion to the Indian monuments on 19th April, 2021. The virtual excursion showcased an informative and entertaining presentation on different Indian monuments and the importance of preserving world heritage. The students learned that heritage refers to practices that are passed down through the years, from one generation to the next which includes culture, tradition, clothing, flora, fauna and also historical monuments. This special day offered an opportunity to raise awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it. The students thoroughly enjoyed picture pasting and gained knowledge about different monuments.

World Heritage Day (Classes VI-VIII)

“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” Mahatma Gandhi India has a vast and diverse cultural heritage and ancient monuments in the form of buildings and other archaeological sites and remains. These monuments are the reminiscence of the living witnesses of the golden historic era of over a thousand years and of the pre-independence battles. They are the epitome of courage, stand testimony to the evolution and are a symbol of cultural expression. Students of Classes VI-VIII of Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated the World Heritage day on 16th April, 2021. They were given a virtual video tour of the top fifteen historical monuments of India. They were also sensitized about protecting their heritage through powerpoint presentation, story session and GK quiz. The students drew, sketched and painted the world heritage sites as a part of the ‘Save our heritage’ initiative. The purpose of these activities was to make them understand the importance of preserving the monuments so that they could be showcased to the next generation as the contributions or achievements of our ancestors. The students realized that a little effort on their side would create drastic changes that will make the present and the future generations of the country and the world proud of India.

World Heritage Day (Classes III-V)

Baisakhi Celebration (Classes I-II)

Baisakhi is the most significant harvest festival of North India particularly Punjab and Haryana. Maxfort School, Parwana Road, Pitampura celebrated Baisakhi on 13th April, 2021with great zeal and enthusiasm. The little learners of Classes I and II were shown a video highlighting the significance of the festival. A discussion on the importance of festivals was held between students and the facilitators. The highlight of the program was the mesmerizing dance performance on dhol beats by the students. Everyone was dressed to their best in colourful attires which further enhanced the jubilant mood.