November
Junior Musical Concert - November 5,2023
The junior school musical concert ‘peace child’ was a breathtaking showcase of talent and unity. Through vibrant melodies and captivating performances, the students transported the audience on a poignant journey centered around the theme of global harmony. The meticulously crafted narrative followed the story of two diverse communities overcoming their differences to promote peace and understanding. With energetic choreography, heartfelt songs, and an enthusiastic cast, ‘Peace Child’ illuminated the stage with its powerful message of cooperation and the possibility ofa better world through unity and empathy. It was an enchanting display that left a lasting impact on all fortunate enough to witness this inspiring production.
The evening was blessed with the presence of Sr.Chethana, Provincial Superior, Sr. Sandhya, Our Principal and other invited dignitaries.
Pre-primary- Fancy Dress Competition ,November 10,2023
Kids usually have fantasies about dressing up, and we gave them the perfect environment to make those fantasies come true. The children enthusiastically took part in our pre-primary class’s fancy dress competition.The judges were enthralled with their passion for writing scripts and costumes for their roles. We were surprised by how openly and without care for criticism the doctors, superheroes, princesses, vegetables, fruits, nature, and countless more revealed themselves. It accomplished the goal for which these events were held.
Pre-primary- Pot & Diya decoration ,November 11,2023
“ The flame of the diya, or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness.” – Barack Obama
We planned a pot and diya exercise for our pre-primary pupils to help them understand the true meaning of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Their bright diyas stood out as a representation of success, joy, and optimism. Their innocent smile actually represented the triumph of light over darkness. It ended up being our most treasured Diwali present.
Children’s Day Fete,November 17,2023
“ Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.”– Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru
The day set aside for our cherished children was made much better by the Notre Dame Academy faculty and staff. It had been planned as a fun-filled and festive day. To kick things off, the teachers led a boisterous assembly.
A variety of products could be sold due to the layout of tuck stores. The food stalls were crowded with kids playing and there were big queues.
Among the other food vendors, the dancing floor, games, and accessories stall were particularly well-liked by the students. We were overjoyed to provide a fun and relaxing day for our cherished children.
Olympiad Examination,November 21 & 28,2023
For pupils to take part in Olympiad exams, our school provides all the required tools, including study materials and facilities.
Therefore, on November 21 and November 28, respectively, the National Science Olympiad and National Cyber Olympiad were held under the careful supervision of teachers and in compliance with the foundation’s requirements.
Music Mania,November 20,2023
“ Your talent is God’s gift to you.What you do with it is your gift back to God.”
– Leo Buscaglia
Every single one of our pupils is regarded as a “phenomenon” by us; they are all exceptional in every manner, ready to learn, and constantly joyful and vivacious. It is our meek responsibility to provide them with suitable platforms to showcase their abilities. We conducted a talent quest to discover our children’s undiscovered abilities. Their enthusiasm and engagement were a real source of inspiration and made us happier.Specific activities were assigned to each class in order to guarantee improved performance and unbiased evaluations by capable instructors.
Pre-primary- Story to Life ,November 23,2023
“ Story telling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today .”– Robert Mckee
Preschoolers are already adept in the discipline of storytelling, and younger ages are perfect for imparting this powerful act. We provide children with the structure and setting they need to let their imaginations run wild.
We were successful in transforming these children into exceptional communicators who express themselves freely and without restraint. Our children were excited to share their stories with us, and it was fascinating to hear them describe and convey their emotions in line with the main characters.
Creative Flair ,November 23,2023
The purpose of this activity was to help children in grades 6 through 12 develop their imagination, linguistic abilities, and self-expression. It included a range of engaging exercises and activities meant to stimulate and refine participants’ creative writing skills. Students were able to hone their writing skills and explore their creativity at the same time with Creative Flair, which turned out to be a stimulating and rewarding experience. We were successful in creating a setting that was supportive of individual expression, promoting teamwork, and igniting the participants’ enthusiasm for creative writing.
Kannada Rajyotsava assembly,November 24,2023
Our school celebrated the 68th “Kannada Rajyotsava” in full color. The scheduled activities proved our commitment to and reverence for our state. We were able to impart to our kids the beauty and vitality of our home state through the numerous cultural events.
The occasion was made more prestigious by the presence of the chief guest, Sr. Abha, the secretary of the Notre Dame Academy. Inspired by the state’s brave red and yellow flag, our children sang “Nadageethe” in honor of Karnataka as the Chief Guest raised the state flag.
Our principal, Senior Sandhya, added even more flair to the occasion, which was centered around the important maxim “Learn Kannada,Save and Grow Kannada.” Through her Kannada speech, she inspired the students to carry on this tradition.
Inter-schools Sports Tournament ,November 25,2023
“Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose – it teaches you about life”- Billie Jean King
As our school aims to shape pupils not just intellectually but also holistically, we place a great importance o extracurricular activities, particularly athletics. Making sure hat our pupils are physically fit and healthy is our main priority.
In order to do this, we support and encourage kids to compete against other schools. The pupils participated in activities hosted by Bangalore’s Lawrence High School.
Apart from taking home medals in most of the contests, the children learned invaluable lessons about fair competition, handling setbacks, accepting success with grace, and smiling in the face of failure.
ISC Field trip, November 28,2023
We provided our cherished pupils with incredible school travel experiences. The ISC class was taken to Wonderla, a water theme park, for a day trip. They enjoyed a fun day with the rides and the entertaining back-and-forth bus ride. Their bond and sense of unity were greatly enhanced by the journey. Our teachers and students see this as a true stress reliever in the midst of their demanding study schedules.
The joy the students experienced was the best gift we could give them.
Education Coordinator’s visit,November 27-30,2023
We were fortunate enough to have Sr. Manisha, the founding principal of Notre Dame Academy in Bangalore and the educational coordinator for the Bangalore Visitation Province, as our guest.We arranged demonstration sessions with selected teachers in order to properly present our teaching technique.
Sister conducted a special session for the instructors focusing on the topic ‘Global Compact of Education ’ in which she stressed on the seven guiding principles as instructed by Pope.In her session she also reiterated the Notre Dame Sisters’ purpose, vision, and pedagogical ideals and provided a brief history of Notre Dame Academy. We greatly appreciate her views and suggestions, and we will surely refer to them in the future as we pursue our academic goals.
