Apurv Kharidia was a bright and meritorious student of Class XII. He was struck by cancer at the prime of his youth and succumbed to the disease on 7th July, 2017. Since then his father, Mr. Vinod Kharidia, instituted the Apurv Kharidia Memorial Prize which is given to the topper of Class XII Commerce each year. This year the prize was awarded to Sanya Jagnani. 

Food is fun both to cook and eat. The world would be very boring without the wide variety of food we have. We often look up new recipes and try out new dishes. With this idea in mind the students of Class V had a delightful Recipe Book making session in which they compiled mouth watering recipes from near and far.
Are we surprised that their Recipe Book is named MOUTH Watering?!

The Udgam School Proactivity Club Before School and After School Activities began from 5th July in the Thaltej campus. Students can learn a variety of activities from the best coaches in a safe and conducive environment. The canteen facility along with the transport arrangements made by the school make these programs very convenient even for parents, especially for those who are working. These activities also help to reduce absenteeism in children as they do not wish to miss their favourite activities. A few seats are still open. Hurry and enrol today. Here are a few glimpses of the activities.

The students of Class II a presented a musical drama on ‘Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs’ in their class assembly with the underlined message that, true beauty comes from within. It also sensitised the children that one should be wary about taking things or talking to strangers. Moreover, we as human beings should appeal to the goodness in everyone. The audience enjoyed the musical drama which was confidently put up by students of class II A.

With changing times fathers are also displaying their emotions towards their children more than ever before and the emotional connect is certainly more pronounced. While celebrating Father’s Day what better way than spending a ‘father-child’ day surrounded by Nature?! Udgam Pro Activity Club had organised a unique outdoor session “Explore the Environment” on this Father’s day for father and child of Class V. We organised a program at Serenity Library and Botanical Garden, situated near Koteshwar village. Spread over 40,000 sq. mtrs., the nature park has a lot to offer in terms of variety and greenery. An eminentNaturalist, Mr. Haseeb Shaikh, shared his impressive knowledge with us throughout the session. He took us to the butterfly patch, botanical garden, organic farm and pond area. There were many kinds of indigenous and exotic plants. We understood and appreciated the benefit of each plant to our environment. While walking we came across a wide variety of species of birds and creatures. Students were eagerly writing down all valuable information to share the knowledge with their friends and family. We educated around 100 children and fathers about the rich natural heritage and created awareness in what can be done as an individual to save our environment. Overall it was a unique effort to bond among nature and a perfect Father’s Day!

Stress resonates in the society as a ‘devil’ which is encapsulating everybody. Stress is often interchangeably used for anxiety and excitement. Exploring the positive side of stress, we addressed our students today at Udgam School during Morning Assembly. Our aim is to twist the mind set of our young minds and utilize stress for their benefit. Mrs. Neha Dhyani with the help of a Presentation helped students understand this easy fact that our body prepares us for many reactions and we confuse it with ‘Stress’. She took some confessions of Dr. Kelly McGonicall which made the entire topic clear and meaningful. Students were asked to stay focussed and push themselves from Stress zone to Eustress Zone which helps them gather courage and makes them resilient. We should make stress our Friend and help others to come out of it naturally!
Mrs. Neha Manghani continued with the assembly and spoke on the new Class-Pass system that has been initiated in the classes. This will help to create more disciplined environment at school. 
Students of grade ninth also spoke about their experience at the Times of India workshop attended by them. They motivated their colleagues to write more articles for NIE and showcase their hidden talents.
Assembly was concluded with the valuable words delivered by Principal Mrs. Sujata Tandon, who spoke about the changes to be adopted patiently and behaving wisely at school. Students were advised to be more focused towards their studies, due to the change in exam-pattern. To cope up with the change they were instructed to do the regular revisions.

When little ones of Preschool leave their familiar surroundings and enter the main school, they are a bit puzzled, albeit excited, about the new premises. 

It is a transition that needs to be handled in the best possible manner at home and in school. 

With longer hours, more formal set up and bigger children around, the little ones may take a little while to settle down. But soon they become accustomed to the new set up and begin enjoying school once again. 

To make the transition phase easy for the children from Preschool to Primary Section, an Orientation Programme was organised today in two sessions. 

Information on various aspects of ‘Big’ school was discussed by the heads and teachers. The many queries of the parents were answered and minds were set to rest. 

The session was followed by a school round. 

H. C. Kapasi 27^th Drawing Competition:

‘Shree H.C.Kapasi Student’s Welfare Trust-27^th Drawing Competition’, was held on 28^th February 2017 at Shree Vidyanagar High School, Ahmedabad, and students from 9^th Standard has participated in the said competition. All the participants received participation  certificate.

Vanshika Bhatt secured Third position and she was awarded with medal and participation certificate.

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