Co-Curricular Activities

2016-2017

Intel® Tech Challenge

Intel® Tech Challenge is designed by Intel to spotlight innovative design based solutions based on microprocessor boards with the objective to encourage design based thinking and developing scientific temperament among the school students.

Our Ahlconite, Yashwardhan Chaudhuri of Class X-C went through various levels of the competition and got selected in semi-finals for the project “3D Blueprint Maker”, he will now compete with other finalists in Bengaluru on 16th and 17th April, 2016.

His “3D Blueprint Maker” will make a 3D scan of any object placed inside the prototype. A normal 3D scanner costs around Rs. 50,000 to 90,000. His device will cost only Rs. 7000 to 8000.

He is thankful to his Principal, Mr. Ashok K. Pandey who gave him the opportunity and environment to reach to this platform.

 He would also like to thank his teacher, Ms. Urvashi Singhal, HOD Computer Science who gave support and guidance at every step of this competition.

A Workshop on

Self-Awareness & Peer Influence

“But the Lord said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I’ve refused him: for the Lord seeth not as the man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the lord looketh on the heart.” Pouring the idea of this Biblical verse on the minds of Ahlconites, a workshop was organized in the school on 7^th April’ 2016 in the school conference room to eradicate such negative views. The resource persons for the session were Ms. Diana and Ms. Shelja from “School of life” All the girls of ninth standard took active interest in the various discussions and activities held at the workshop which marked an end to the hunt of answers to the questions every teenager looks for.

The one-hour workshop focused upon the ill-mentality and stereotypes emerging in the society regarding the way people usually judge others on the basis of how they look. Moreover, it was a great initiative to discuss these kind of problems faced at this age when girls are unable to deal with such issues. These remarks and comments usually end up in whisking away their confidence as more than them, they start belonging to the society, to the social evils.

Students took part in the stirring activities with utmost vigor. They were given a couple of tasks or questions which actually marked an eye-opening experience for children. The whole message was conveyed to the students in a very catchy way using examples of celebrities, real life situations and above all, the experiences of the students themselves. We were given a very comfortable platform to the girls where they felt free to keep their opinions in front of all. Many came up with their problems and experiences about how they responded when they had to face these kinds of comments on their outlook. This certainly made it more interesting and easier for the students to think beyond outer beauty and analyze the current situations of their minds.

The diligent efforts of our counselor, Chetna ma’am and the zealous response from the students made this initiative successful. The vivacious Ahlconites exited with their hearts beating with the beats of change and with a more honed mind than that which entered the hall.

-Apeksha Rai

Class-IX A

     

Microsoft Innovative Showcase School

Ahlcon International School joined Microsoft IT Academy in 2015. About 120 students and 20 teachers of Ahlcon International School took part in E-Learning Courses offered by a leading technology giant - Microsoft. The proud 40 Ahlconites qualified and earned certification in Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). Enthusiastic teachers too earned certifications by appearing in online exams MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCE (Microsoft Certified Educator), TWT (teaching with Technology) and WiC (Windows in Classroom).

The Programme Coordinator, Ms. Urvashi Singhal, HOD Computer Science, motivated and guided both students and teachers about the programme. As an MIE, she worked on the project “Chalkboards to Tablets – Digital Classrooms blended with BIOS and 1:1 Environment”. She guided other four teachers – Mr. Mayank Dugar for his project “Environment and Pollution”, Ms. Leena Narang on project “Cyber Bullying”, Ms. Garima on project “Social Networking sites” and Ms. Shweta for her project “Digital Literacy”. She also motivated our two student ambassadors – Karan Sharma (XI D) and Tanishq Manuja (XI C) to attend Microsoft Student Ambassador and Educators Meet in Dec 2015 and work for the project “Tech for those at the Margins”.

Almost all teachers and students are using various Microsoft tools like sway, yammer, onenote, word, excel, powerpoint, publisher, autocollage, movie maker, access, etc. in day-to-day teaching learning activities. The Principal, Mr. Ashok K. Pandey, appreciated the efforts of students and teachers and acknowledged their Microsoft skills and their edge over technology. The school also earned the coveted title of being “Microsoft Innovative School” and “Microsoft Showcase School”.

2015-2016

Microsoft Online Training Courses Workshop

On September 16th and 17th, 2015, a workshop was conducted by Ms. Urvashi Singhal (HOD Computer Science) for all teachers of Ahlcon International School as to guide them as to how to register themselves on educatornetwork.com followed by conduction of two online courses Teaching with Technology (TWT) and Windows 8 in Classroom (WCS) for all teachers in IT Labs.

Intel Workshop

Intel conducted a workshop on September 8, 2015 at YWCA from morning 9:00 am to 5:00 pm where eight students and one teacher Ms. Urvashi Singhal (HOD Computer Science) attended from our school. There students got hands-on-experience on Intel Galileo board. 

Lindon University Fair

“Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill. Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can, there will always come a time when you will be grateful what you did.”

Ahlcon International School believes in the holistic development of students and provides them new opportunities to learn and develop their skills. On 7^th September, 2014, an event was organised by Linden Educational Services. Linden Educational Services is dedicated to help students from all over the world explore and utilise the numerous educational opportunities available in the United States.  In each region, through a series of carefully planned events such as college fairs and presentations on U.S education, Linden connects students with representatives from accredited and accomplished U.S institutions and universities so that they can explore their flair and pursue their goals in higher education. We had the honour to host an elite group of 16 American universities like Arizona State University, Florida Institute of Technology and many more who are pioneers in education. During the two hour session, they provided us with the knowledge and information on key topics such as careers in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Arts and so on through innovative and novel tools and pedagogies. A college fair was organized where students interacted with representatives of various global institutions. Students got an enormous exposure and learnt about several benefits of international education. We are very grateful to Chetna ma’am,  Puneet Sir, Sangita ma’am and Principal Sir for bestowing upon us this golden opportunity which turned into a blessing in disguise for students. 

Literary Fest

Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar celebrated a three day Literary cum book week festival. These 2 days witnessed a melange of activities which tapped and nurtured the potential of the students. The programme commenced with the traditional lamp lighting and welcoming the guests. The chief guest for the occasion was renowned author Dr. Devika Rangachari.

Through the flurry of activities the students came closer to the world of words. Students gave a beautiful presentation on the ‘Importance of books in our lives.’ The choir group enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing rendition on  ‘Friends’. Children dressed as their favourite author gave a warm welcome to the guest of honour. During the author session event, Dr. Devika addressed the queries of the blossoming writers .  Creative and fun-filled  activities like Expressions, Poetry illustration, Sanskrit Shalokas , Card-Making aimed at honing their literary skills engrossed the students throughout the day. The poem enactment on ‘The Hero’ written by legendary Tagore was very thought provoking. The main highlight of the event was the Panel discussion and the Turn Coat Debate which left the audience spell bound.  The topic for the Panel Discussion was ‘Money versus Happiness’ and for the Turncoat debate  ‘Teachers should be replaced by technology’.

The festivity of the written word was given a befitting farewell through the Valedictory function. It began with the eloquent expression of the winners of the turncoat debate. Melange- the cultural conglom  showcasing the vibrant relations between India and Germany was beautifully depicted by the Middle wing students. Vice Principal Ms. Sangita Maliwal felicitated the voracious readers on the occasion. Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey reiterated the importance of inculcating healthy reading habits. The event was a great success.

Appreciation Day

To felicitate the achievers , Ahlcon International School , Mayur Vihar celebrated appreciation day in the school auditorium.  The welcome speech was given by Mehak Rajput, President , Student Council. The choir group of the school presented an enthralling  musical fusion . Meritorious Students excelling in both academics and extra-co-curricular activities were awarded with a trophy and a certificate.  Class XII students displayed exemplary results with Ribhav Gaur topping in science with 98.62 % marks, Khushboo Jain scoring 96.22 % marks in Commerce and Sreejana Sidharth topping humanities with 94.62 % marks.

Awards were also given in music, dance, dramatics along with students with 100% attendance .

Last but not the least all-rounder award was bagged by Shivani Chandra and Ahona Chanda of Class XII for the session 2014-15. The award for the best house was shared by Vayu house followed by Agni house.

Principal Mr Ashok Kumar Pandey applauded and motivated the teachers and the students for their hard work . The vote of thanks was proposed  by Meghna Sreedhar,Vice President, Student Council.

Candles and Cakes

The School Enterprise,'Candles'n'cakes, under  the aegis  of the Commerce Department of the school, deals in candles, freshly made cakes and brownies, homegrown fresh flowers and cards for every occasion. A stall was put up on Saturday 1st August 2015  near the school gate for school students, parents and local community residents. It was a major hit and boosted the morale of the students who had worked hard for its success.

Installation Ceremony- Interact Club

On Monday 27th July, an Installation Ceremony for the newly appointed office bearers of the Interact Club of Ahlcon International was held in the school auditorium. Rotarian Baburam Goyal, President of Rotary Club , District 3011 , felicitated the post holders, President: Kanika Baid, Vice-Presindent: Parth Singh, Secretary: Srishti Verma and Treasurer: Arya Mishra by presenting the badges and assigning them with their responsibilities. 

Investiture Ceremony

Ahlcon International School's Investiture Ceremony was held on 11th May, 2015. The day began with the Council members and the house prefects marching in with the beating of the drums. Heading the cabinet was the newly elected President, Student council, for the session 2015-2016, Mehak Rajput.  Following her were the Vice Presidents, Daniyal Mirza, Meghna Sreedhar, and Vishesh Bhatia. And, last but not the least, the Sport Secretaries, Danish Mehra, and Arzoo Chopra. They were marked among the most responsible Ahlconites, with the greatest responsibilities. They were then, given their mementoes of pride, that is, their sashes and the badges. The council members and the house captains, were rewarded with the badges and the sashes from the Principal and the dignitaries as well. The house prefects were given their badges from the house in charges. After the badges were distributed, the Principal made the members, take the oath, and with a short speech, made them realise the responsibilities their shoulder now hold. Mehak Rajput, President, Student Council 2015-2016,  made her acceptance speech, with all her dynamism. The melodious school song was sung by the school choir, to spread positivity in the auditorium. And, to end the day there was the Vote of Thanks, proposed by the Vice Presidents, Student council, Vishesh Bhatia, Meghna Sreedhar, and Daniyal Mirza. After the ceremony ended, photo session took place, and it all ended with high enthusiasm with a hope of a better disciplined session, taking forward the baton of uniformity, Ahlcon has forwarded since years.

A dance  performance by students of the school at British Council’s Generation  UK-  India Teaching Assistant  Induction Programme on 7^th July at British Council, Kasturba Gandhi Marg.

AHLCON INTERNATIONAL’s DAY 

WITH THE LITERARY TRIO

The 16^th of February, 2015 is a day that will be etched in the memory of the students of Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar. This was the day when they got an opportunity to meet three renowned children’s author, from Singapore, Ms. Verena Tay, Mr. Haresh Sharma, and Mr. Gwee Li Sui. Ms. Verena Tay is a fiction writer, storyteller, editor and theatre practitioner. Mr. Haresh Sharma is the president and a playwright of the NECESSARY stage, Mr. Haresh Sharma has written more than 100 plays which have been staged in 15 cities. Mr. Gwee Li Sui is a poet, a graphic artist and literary critic who wrote Singapore’s first full length graphic novel in English.

The enriching interactive session started with the Diya Lighting ceremony and was followed by the floral welcome of the authors. The principal, Mr. Ashok Kr. Pandey addressed the gathering and made the students know more about the writer playwright and graphic art designer.

Students of the senior section were lucky to share, learn and enquire from such dignitaries. 3 simultaneous workshops went on at three different venues (Basketball Court, auditorium and shooting range) on the morning of 16^th February.

Students found the experience extremely enriching and fulfilling. The day will be etched in their memory as an extremely special one.

Korean Cultural Celebration

Report

Ahlcon International School believes in the holistic development of children and provides many opportunities to the students to nurture their talent.  Keeping this vision in sight Ahlcon and the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) recently organised a cultural extravaganza for the students on 10^th  December 2014.It was a part of the memorandum of understanding signed between the KCC and the Indian Schools.

 This occasion was graced by the presence of Mr. Kim Kum Peung, the Director of KCC who drew parallel between the Korean and Indian Culture.His motivating and positive address filled the children with joy.Then the curious students were presented with a fun-filled musical play RUN,  RUN, RUN 2 RIDDLE JAR by the highly acclaimed theatre group ’The Masil Theatre’.The play had received many accolades including for the Best Acting and the Best Play from the Association of Theatre for Children and Young People.The play empowered the children as the story revolved around a riddle which was solved by a common man  as opposed to the rich and the powerful. Children were kept engaged all through the play by asking questions.By creating sounds and claps the young ones were a part of the play all through the presentation.

  At the end, a Korean fan was provided to all as the embodiment of the Korean culture and tradition.

3rd INTERNATIONAL LIFE SKILLS, VALUES, GENDER, SCHOOL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUMMIT 2014

The 3rd international life skills summit 2014 of the CBSE, which discussed values, gender education, school-health and well-being was organized in collaboration with "Expression India" from 10^th December, 2014 to 12^th December, 2014 at Summer Fields School, Delhi. With over 150 CBSE schools participating from India and abroad, it proved to be an innovative enlightening experience on the life skills necessary for social change.

The ebullient team of Ahlcon International School under the expert guidance of the  school counselor,

 Ms. Chetna Sabharwal made it mark in this three days summit. Rupali Goel and Trisha Laroiya of class XI-F, Anurag Bahadur of class XI-E and Dhruvit Gupta of class IX-B participated in workshops, health exhibition, and various competitions. The summit celebrated the fervor and energy of the youth. Their main aim was to channelize the inherent potential and vivacity of the youth in constructive ways so as to benefit and better the society at large. The course of the summit saw students from all the schools mingle amiably with camaraderie inspite of the fierce rivalry they demonstrated in the various competitions they participated in. This gave them all an opportunity to bond well and to understand and appreciate differing opinions, diverse culture and knowledge.

The workshop series entailed interface with National & International experts in the field of Adolescent Development and Life Skills Education. The workshops attended by them during the three days were:

v   Session on common adolescent issues and concerns and gender sensitization: peer educators perspective.

v   Understanding & coping with emotions and applying life skills viz. Anger, loss & sadness.

v   Enriching life competencies with value education and preventing substance abuse & allied high risk behavior.

v   Family bonding & communication and media literacy & social change

v   Adolescent WHIZ Q-the interactive quiz and first Aid CPR in schools

The school bagged the third prize for their exhibits in the GLOBAL SCHOOL HEALTH EXHIBITION that showcased the visual vignettes of the activities which were undertaken by the schools. Dhruvit Gupta won the third Prize in “Wellness Elocution” and Rupali Goel won the first prize in 'on the spot painting/poster making' competition. The melody and force of the group song, the power of oratory in the elocution, the creativity in the jingles and visual appeals of the painting brought out the innate talent of the participants.

The events set a beautiful platform for young talents and also molded well the peer educators in them and also helped them to interact with new people. The program was enriched by CBSE guidelines of Health Promoting School, Values & Life Skills Education and the NCF (NCERT) 2005 recommendation on health & Physical Education.

DREAMS CAN SURELY TURN INTO REALITY

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” rightly quoted by Eleanor Roosevelt. To inspire and motivate students for the same , Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar organized an Inter-House Symposium Competition in the school auditorium. The topic chosen for the symposium was ‘ It is precisely the possibility of realizing a dream that makes life interesting’. The participants of all the four houses engrossed the audience with their eloquent speeches , beautiful presentations and breathtaking videos. Each house had three participants, including a speaker and two involved in making PPT and a movie. The programme highlighted the importance of will and determination in turning your dreams into reality and overcoming the obstacles blocking the road to success. In this nail-biting competition, the first position was bagged by Surbhi Sharma of Vayu House, followed by Muskaan Karwal of Agni House and Shikhar Rai of Prithvi House. In the end, Vice Principal, Ms. Sangita Maliwal lauded the efforts of the students and teachers. The program me surely left a food for thought for everyone present in the auditorium. 

Innovative teaching methodologies unfurls at Ahlcon

An Inter-School Hindi Workshop was organized on 1st November,2014 in the school auditorium. Teachers from 21 different schools across Delhi and NCR participated in the program me. Renowned scholar Dr. Ashok Batra graced the occasion. The program me commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Principal and the eminent dignitaries’ . Different activities showcased in myriad forms by the students highlighted upon the importance of Hindi language. Students presented a PPT followed by a song inspired by a poem written by renowned poet Sh. Harivansh Rai Bachhan. Also a Doha-Antakshri was held . Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey welcomed and addressed the Chief Guest and the esteemted teachers. Chief Guest Dr. Batra apprised the teachers about ‘ Pathan-Paathan Ki Chuntiyan avam Samadhan’ and ‘ Shikshan mein apanaayi jane wali naveen Padhiti’. He gave useful and important tips to teachers and students related to the subject content Wherein he elaborated upon the common spelling mistakes and gave a lot of importance on the correct pronunciation . The teachers were also familiarized with new and innovative ways of teaching poetry and prose to make teaching learning more effective.In the end, Principal presented a memento to the Honourable Chief Guest and thanked everyone present there.

AhlconMUN 2014 Seized the Day

When a thought becomes a dream, and a dream carves into a reality, we call it AhlconMUN 2014.

A grand Model United Nations conference was conducted by Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar from October 31 to November 2, 2014, the second leg of inter-MUN after 2011. The motto of AhlconMUN- ‘De Omnibus Dubitandum’- everything must be questioned, was accomplished as these three days saw some intellectual debating and lobbying which resulted in finding solutions.

Over 100 change-makers were a part and parcel of this dream constituting a plethora of participants from different schools of Delhi-NCR. MUN provides a platform to enthusiastic and determined individuals who want to come together and make this world a better place.

Three committees, namely, The General Assembly, Human Rights Council and the Historic Security Council were stimulated. Significant agendas were discussed and momentous resolutions were charted. Simultaneously, the International Press corps updated their newsletters and formed editions of memories to be cherished back home.

The conference was declared 'closed' by the Secretary General's heartwarming vote of thanks to the Principal, Mr. Ashok Pandey and the administration for their incessant support and everyone who organized & attended the successful event. AhlconMUN promises to be back with a bigger and better conference soon. 

3rd CBSE International Life skills Regional Summit 2014

Four students from our school- Dhruvit Gupta, Payal Khatore, Amritansh Gupta, Rupali Goel alongwith the school counsellor Ms. Chetna Sabharwal got the golden opportunity to attend the 3^rd CBSE International Life Skills Summit at the National Science Centre on 25th and 26th November,2014. The first day saw enthusiastic students from Delhi and NCR schools setting up beautiful stalls and the whole atmosphere was charged with energy. Youth parliament, peer educator session and short film analysis happened on the second day.Some students took the initiative to pick up their instruments and add a musical touch to the Summit. Our school's stall depicted life skills in a very intriguing way through posters and a tree signifying “Each of us has a Newton in us, waiting to wake up”. We had portrayed the different programmes undertaken by our school to inculcate crucial life skills in the students. We had also displayed different sculptures and paintings made by the creative minds of our students. After the setting up of the stall, the students went to their respective competitions. There were a number of interesting competitions like the Wellness Elocution, Theme song, Theme Jingle and Poster making. Our students participated enthusiastically in all the competitions and Rupali Goel won 3^rd prize in poster making competition. The CBSE Life Skills Summit really proved to be a life changing experience for our students.

Payal Khatore (X F)

“Battle of theBest”

The morning of 21^st November, 2014, saw the students of Ahlcon International School, brimming with elation and anticipation as they proceeded towards the FICCI auditorium to participate inthe finals  of the prestigious Ramjas Inter-School debate.  They were among the six finalist out of the 60 schools, which participated in the prelims and the only school to qualify for both the Hindi and English debate for the finals.

The morning began with the Hindi debate where Devpriya Pathak of class 11^thspoke for the motion and Mehak Rajput of class 11^th stood against the motion. Mehak Rajput won the consolation prize for the best speaker in Hindi.

 The English debate was initiated, with the topic “Chaos Breeds Life”. As the debate began, interesting and witty interjections came up. Some debaters questioned the very existence of life without ‘chaotic’ formation, while some probed various scientific theories. Debaters against the motion, gave their justification in favour of order. Shivangi Chandra of class 12^th spoke in favour of the motion, while,Ahona Chandra of class 12^th spoke against the motion.

The participants spoke flawlessly and the situation became interesting and intense with a volley of questions from the interjectors.

AhonaChanda, and Shivangi Chandra, both class 12^th students of Ahlcon International bagged the first position and lifted the rolling trophy. AhonaChanda was adjudged the best speaker in English.Her eloquence impressed the judges and audience alike. In the teachers’category, Mrs Mahua Mallick also won a prize for the best thought about the debate, for the Ramjas School wallmagazine. It was indeed a proud moment for Ahlcon International School as the students lifted the much coveted rolling trophy and came back triumphant.

CBSE PEER EDUCATORS TRAINING PROGRAMME

“Everyday in your life is a lesson. If you learn the lesson well and apply it, whether positive or negative, you determine what happens in your tomorrow.” – David Kofi Awausi

13 students from our school, along with our counsellor Mrs. Chetna Sabharwal got the golden opportunity to attend life skills: Thinking, Social & Emotional skill workshop as a part of the Peer Education Programme organized by CBSE. We arrived at the National Science Center and walked through the auditorium doors to experience sheer excitement. The whole atmosphere was very enthralling. We were made very comfortable by the external guest speakers. There was no awkwardness while interacting with people from different schools. Later, we were divided into groups according to our month of birth. All the groups were given unique and creative topics based on life skills life self-awareness, empathy, creative thinking, critical thinking, effective communication etc. Some of us had to do a role play while others had to sing or depict a Panchtantra story. No apprehension was felt while discussing with even complete strangers. In a matter of barely 20 minutes, all of us were prepared with our presentations. It all went very smoothly and everyone was very cooperative. At the end of the day, we all left, very much looking forward to the next workshop. Our day ended in Principal sir’s office where he congratulated us and enhanced our knowledge further.

By- Payal Khatore and  V. Anushruta

One World. One Vision. One Future: A session by Dalai Lama

On 22nd September 2014, students and teachers of Ahlcon International School got the exclusive opportunity to interact with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, in a conversation on themes of global citizenship, collective responsibility and shared vision on world peace. This was attended by the Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, Vice Principal Senior Section Ms. Sangita Maliwal, School Counsellor Ms.Chetna Sabharwal and students Athira Nair and Satywati Kumar of class 12th F. This seminar was organised by Ashoka University. All of them got the opportunity to share the space with Indian Parliamentarians along with the eminent spiritual leader. The seminar covered various topics ranging from Religion to Faith to Philosophy to Culture. The seminar focused on urging both young and old alike to work in collaboration for a better future. It was truly a learning experience and it left the teachers and students yearning for more such interactions!

Athira Nair  (XII F)

LITERARY AND BOOK WEEK

Ahlcon International School , Mayur Vihar, celebrated its Literary Cum Book Week 2014, a mélange of accomplishments, creativity and excellence.

The mega event was showcased on three days 20^th , 21^st and 22^nd August 2014, for classes VI to XII. This event comprised of inter-class, intra-class, and inter-school activities as well as competitions.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries to mark the auspicious beginning of the programme. The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Renu Kaul, Managing Director, Mr. Anand Nair , Chief operating officer and Ms. Megha Parmar, Senior Manager , Vitasta Publications.

Mr.Ashok Kumar Pandey, Principal Ahlcon International School delivered  the welcome address.

As the days unfurled, they  offered a cultural bonanza of Sanskrit Shlokas German and Hindi Folk Songs, Debate, Declamation, Hindi Paricharcha, Literary Quiz, Panel Discussion, Role-Play, Book Jacket Designing and various other activities. The heterogeneous mix of the creativity of middle and senior section students provided an enriching experience for everyone.

Keeping with the past tradition Ahlcon International School organized a book fair on all the three days i.e. 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd August 2014, where books of different genres were displayed.

The Valedictory function on 22^nd August 2014 witnessed the culmination of the events for Literary cum Book Week. Honourable Rabbi Malekar, Honorary Secretary of   the Judah Hyam Synagogue, New Delhi was the Chief Guest for the Occasion. His valuable words left  an indelible mark on the mind and heart of students and teachers alike.

While felicitating the winners of the literary week competition, Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, Mrs. Sangita Maliwal- Vice Principal Senior School,  Mrs. Promela Mehta - Vice Principal- Admin , Mrs. Anju Gupta - Headmistress Primary Wing and other dignitaries appreciated and applauded the efforts of all the students and teachers.

‘How to Build a Top Model United Nations Team’

Workshop for Educators

MUN co-ordinator, Ms.Gunjan Tripathi and Ms. Rashmi Joshi attended the ‘How to Build a Top Model United Nations Team’ workshop for teachers in American Center, New Delhi on Monday, August 26, 2013.  The workshop was inaugurated by Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Mr. Walter Douglas. The resource person was  Ms. Karen Woodin-Rodriguez, who is the recipient of the UN Foundation’s Human Rights Youth Advocate Award for her work in promoting the United Nations and human rights. She has successfully trained over 350 educators and students in the US, Mexico, Spain, and India. It was a marvellous learning experience as Ms. Rodriguez took the educators through a step by step process of how to train students for MUN Conferences. The research conducted by delegates before the conference starts is as important as the debate and diplomacy during the conference. The resource person also gave valuable advice research sources and MUN etiquette. Mr. Walter Douglas begin the session by recounting interesting personal experiences of being a part of the real United Nations conferences.

Ms. Karen Rodriguez

MUN Conferences

The Model United Nations is a platform for global citizens of tomorrow to get a gist of how the United Nations functions. It develops investigative and diplomatic skills along with polishing the negotiation and debating capabilities in the young delegates. Being a part of political, social and economic discussions concerning the various countries of the world, young leaders develop a perspective about global issues. Schools across the world organize MUN conferences. Ahlcon students attend and compete in many such conferences.

CSNMUN 2013

The CSNMUN was organized by the Cambridge School, Noida. It was the first conference hosted by the school. It was a three day conference from the 26^th of December 2013 to 28^th of December. There were three committees in all namely, the General Assembly 3^rd committee (SOCHUM); The Security Council and the ECOSOC. Our school’s 10 member delegation represented Denmark, Cuba, Austria and Hungary in the GA and ECOSOC. The agendas of the respective councils varied from controversial topics like “Enforced disappearances” addressed in the GA and developmental concerns like “Nuclear Energy” were addressed in the ECOSOC.

The executive board consisted of renowned personalities of the Delhi MUN circuit like the president of GA, Sargam Sardana and the President of the ECOSOC, Anuj Gandhi.

Ahlcon’s Atishay Garg of class XI D, who represented Denmark in the ECOSOC, received a special mention by the executive board on the final day of the conference.  

MUNQSMUN 2013

Ahlcon International School participated in the MUNQSMUN 2013 which is one of the most prestigious MUN conferences of the Delhi MUN circle which was held at DPS, Mathura Road. The conference was held from 11^th – 13^th November, 2013 with a huge number of nationwide participants in all of eight different committees. 10 delegates from our school represented Spain and Kenya in General Assembly, Interpol, UNCITRAL and UNDG. The conference was replete with an excellent Executive Board and commendable international press. The organizing committee did a great job providing the delegates with the best possible facilities.

The closing ceremony was conducted in a grand fashion with participation trophies awarded to every school. The level of the debate was excellent and watching the experienced MUNers in action was truly inspiring.

The CSNMUN was organized by the Cambridge School, Noida. It was the first conference hosted by the school. It was a three day conference from the 26^th of December 2013 to 28^th of December. There were three committees in all namely, the General Assembly 3^rd committee (SOCHUM); The Security Council and the ECOSOC. Our school’s 10 member delegation represented Denmark, Cuba, Austria and Hungary in the GA and ECOSOC. The agendas of the respective councils varied from controversial topics like “Enforced disappearances” addressed in the GA and developmental concerns like “Nuclear Energy” were addressed in the ECOSOC.

The executive board consisted of renowned personalities of the Delhi MUN circuit like the president of GA, Sargam Sardana and the President of the ECOSOC, Anuj Gandhi.

Ahlcon’s Atishay Garg of class XI D, who represented Denmark in the ECOSOC, received a special mention by the executive board on the final day of the conference.  

LEARNING THROUGH CHURNING

Ahlcon International School celebrated its Inter-School Festival “Learning through Churning” on the 12^th and 13^th of November’2014. These two days witnessed a melange of activities which tapped and nurtured the potential of the students. The inaugural ceremony commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp. Ms.MadhuPhull, Senior Scientist, in the Department of Science & Technology, graced the Occasion as the Honorable Chief Guest of the day.

The Welcome address was delivered by the Vice Principal Ms. Sangita Maliwal. She focused on the importance of hands on experience in everyday learning and encouraged the students to become inquisitive learners.

A beautiful Bhajan and Tabla Recital presented by the students of Ahlcon enthralled the Audience.

The Inter School Fest, presented a cauldron of 12 different activities. Competitions like Theme based Garden, Mathematical Tambola, Movie Making, Event Reporting, Science Alive, Street Play, Heritage Quiz, Brochure Making were some of the Competitions which saw a huge rush of participants.

The Fest came to a Close with the Valedictory Function organized on the 13^th of November’2014. Mr. Warhad Pandey was the Esteemed Chief Guest on this Special Occasion. A PPT by Ahlconites and Award winning Videos by the participants were shown capturing the essence of the Inter School Fest. A Dance performance by the Ahlconites captured the heart of the audience.

Various School of Delhi and NCR participated in the Fest and showcased their Talents. Rayan International School, MayurVihar, was the recipient of the Overall Trophy. This Fest was a Grand Success.

DANCE WORKSHOP

Dance workshop conducted by two representatives Mr. Erion Kruja & Ms.Yeji Kim from Hofesh Schecter Company (an initiative of British Council) on 10^th September,2014 in the school Auditorium. 20 students of the school attended the workshop.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY REPORT AT AIS’

It is rightly said, ‘Don’t look back to see how many people are following you. Lead yourself. Lead your senses’. So, to inculcate this leadership quality in Ahlconities 30^th April, 2014, was marked as an important date in the calendar of Ahlcon International School. The investiture ceremony of the Senior School was organized which was a spectacular event for the spectators to experience. The New Student Council of the session 2014 -2015 and the House Prefects were appointed .The Principal Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, the Vice Principal ( Senior School) Ms. Sangita Maliwal, the Vice Principal Admin Ms. Promila Mehta, the Headmistress Ms. Anju Gupta, In charge Senior Section Mr. Puneet Duggal and In charge Middle Section Ms. Dimple Puri graced the occasion with their dignified presence.

The members of the Student Council and four houses shining in distinct colors  were headed by the House Captain and the House Prefects along with the respective house In charges.

After administering the oath, the Principal addressed the newly formed student council with an inspiring speech. The President and Vice President of Student Council vowed to carry out their duties with sincerity and honesty. The choir group of the school presented a melodious rendition of a song for the school.  The programme ended with the perfect decorum of its kind.

STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS

APPRECIATION DAY

Inspiring and stimulating journey of an academic session gets its culmination in the ‘Appreciation Day’. The brilliant results and the splendid achievements of every year signify that the Ahlconites have the courage and strength to come up to the challenges making Ahlcon proudly basks in the glory.

AIS celebrated the ‘Appreciation Day’ on   2014 to felicitate the proud achievers. The prize distribution ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Abhishek Puthege, President of the Student Council.

Mr. Ashok K. Pandey, Principal, Ms. Sangita Maliwal, Vice Principal Academics, Ms. Promela Mehta, Administration, Mr. Puneet Duggal,  Incharge Senior Section, Ms. Dimple Puri,  Incharge Middle Section, Ms. Anju Gupta Headmistress Primary Section, handed over the certificates and awards to the first three toppers and subject-toppers from class VI to XII. An astounding CGPA of 10 was secured by 35 students from class X.

Mr. Ashok K. Pandey in his address to the gathering expressed immense satisfaction and pride over class XII Board results which have taken Ahlcon to a new height of excellence.

Shivani Singh, the school topper with the percentage of 98.2, was awarded the certificate and a trophy. Overall,50 students with 90% and above were awarded with a certificate and a trophy.

In the co-curricular area, awards were distributed in the fields like fine arts, vocal music, best debater etc. One act of comedy ‘The Dear Departed’ lightened the mood with some superb acting by the students of class XI. The final moments were of full of excitement as ‘the best house award’   was bagged by Vayu House. The vote of thanks was proposed by Manpreet Kaur, Vice-President of Student Council. 

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY BY  TOPPERS OF THE SCHOOL

Assembled to Inspire

THE AHLCON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, 2^ND OF JULY, 2014: Nothing could have been a better way to rejuvenate, and inspire the students after the school reopened for them after the summer break, than to give them an insight to the experiences of the previous batch of class 12.  The principal Mr. Ashok Kr. Pandey had invited some of the outstanding pupils of his institution to share their story of success with the present batches of 11 and 12.

Students, like Arthi Nair, MeetakshiBehal, Palak, Meghna Bali, Avni Sharma, Sanjana Jain and Ritika Jain accounted to the very attentive audience, their experiences, and constant struggle to achieve an outstanding percentage in the board examinations. The morning is a witness to a great assembly, in which the speakers spoke straight from their hearts, and became the role models of many of the listeners.

Arathi Nair concluded by saying that, “We need to abide by three basic principles: DETERMINATION, DELIBERATION AND DESTINATION, do that and your goals shall be achieved.”

DANCE PERFORMANCE AT AMERICAN SCHOOL

WORKSHOP BY INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

Namaste Deutschland Event  2014

On 22^nd November 2014, 29 students from Middle and Senior section along with four teachers went to DPS Mathura Road to participate in the annual “German Language Day” organized by Max Mueller Bhawan and DPS Society.  Students participated in various workshops, i.e. Interactive session, Shadow Theater, Christmas Decoration, Poetry recitation and school band. Students had also set up a stall on the topic “Solar Energy in Deutschland”.  The results for internationally recognized Examination Fit -1 and Fit 2 were also announced. Students were awarded with the Participation certificates.