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Organized an interactive session for students with the esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land Schools

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, organized an interactive session for the students with the esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools. The session began with a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Sardar Manmohan Singh. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, spoke about Sardar Manmohan Singh’s remarkable journey as an alumnus of Punjab University and one of the world’s greatest economists. He  highlighted how Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister brought transformative economic reforms and earned him prestigious honors, including the Padma Vibhushan. He also pointed out that Singh’s ability to build consensus, even with the opposition, reflected his humility and commitment to the nation, making him an enduring inspiration for all.

The students were inspired as Dr. Rudhra shared motivational anecdotes and examples of eminent Indian personalities. He emphasized the importance of goal-setting, time management, and staying focused. Practical tips for achieving academic excellence, maintaining physical and mental health during exams, and managing stress were also discussed, ensuring students were well-equipped to face upcoming challenges. 

The honourable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools remarked that such interactions are crucial in guiding students toward success and instilling confidence in their abilities. He encouraged them to adopt a positive mindset and remain resilient in the face of difficulties. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed her satisfaction with the session’s outcome, highlighting its role in empowering students with valuable life lessons. She reiterated the school’s commitment to nurturing young minds and providing a supportive environment for their holistic growth. 

On the whole, the interactive session concluded with students feeling inspired and motivated, leaving a lasting impact on their journey toward academic and personal excellence.

 

Organized a Book Fair

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, organized a remarkable Book Fair, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from parents, students, and teachers. The event featured an extensive collection of books across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, academic materials, self-help, and children's literature.  

The parents from all classes visited the fair and expressed their appreciation for the diverse range of books. They lauded the school's initiative to promote reading habits among students and to create a vibrant learning environment.  

The admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools remarked that books are essential for expanding knowledge and imagination and that the fair demonstrated the school's dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals.  

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her satisfaction with the positive response, noting that such events aim to encourage lifelong learning and foster a love for literature among students. She added that the school would continue organizing similar activities to enhance students’ educational journeys.  

On the whole, the book fair concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impact on the participants and reaffirming the school’s commitment to holistic education. 

 

Observed Veer Bal Diwas

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed Veer Bal Diwas to honour the courage, sacrifices and bravery of the Sahibzadas, the brave sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The day was filled with meaningful activities aimed at inspiring students with the values of bravery, resilience, and patriotism. 

The event began with a soulful shabad kirtan, followed by a screening of the animated movie "Chaar Sahibzaade." The film deeply impacted the students, providing them with a powerful understanding of the supreme sacrifices made by Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji. These brave young souls made the ultimate sacrifice for their faith and principles. 

As part of the observance, the school organized creative competitions around the theme of "Veerta," where students expressed their creativity through paintings, essays, stories, and poems based on sub-themes such as My Dream for India, What Makes Me Happy, Role of Children in Nation Building and My Vision for a Viksit Bharat 

Additionally, a langar was organized at the school to provide students with the opportunity to experience the spirit of selfless service and community welfare, which are central to the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.  

The admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools also spoke on the occasion, highlighting the importance of nurturing the next generation to build a better future for India. He encouraged students to learn from the bravery and determination of the Sahibzadas and to use their creativity and actions for the betterment of society. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, emphasized the importance of remembering the Sahibzadas' sacrifices and standing up for truth and justice. She stated that their courage should inspire us to live with integrity and contribute to our nation's progress.

The event concluded with a collective pledge to honor the legacy of the Sahibzadas and uphold their values of courage, righteousness, and patriotism. 

 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated witnessed a magnificent Christmas celebration filled with joy, creativity, and grandeur as students and staff came together to celebrate the festival of love, hope, and generosity. The event was a perfect blend of creativity, talent, and festive spirit, leaving an indelible mark on all who attended. 

Amidst the twinkling Christmas lights and adorned with festive decorations, the school radiated warmth and camaraderie. The school's auditorium echoed with melodious tunes as students showcased their vocal talents through enchanting renditions of classic carols. The atmosphere reverberated with the harmonious voices, spreading the magic of Christmas throughout the school premises.

The festivities reached a crescendo with spectacular dance performances by the school's talented students. From traditional Christmas dances to modern interpretations, the stage came alive with vibrant energy, showcasing the diverse talents within the school community.

The children of the foundational stage stole hearts as they arrived dressed as adorable Santas, ethereal angels, and other iconic Christmas characters. Their colourful costumes and radiant smiles brought the essence of the season alive, spreading warmth and cheer throughout the school. 

An Inter-Class Classroom Decoration Competition was also held for students of Preparatory and Foundational Stage. Each classroom was transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland, adorned with twinkling lights, glittering ornaments, handcrafted decorations, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The effort, imagination, and teamwork displayed by the young learners turned every corner into a visual masterpiece. 

For the senior classes, an Inter-House Decoration Competition added a touch of spirited rivalry. Students from Classes VI to XII represented their houses with creative themes and intricate designs that embodied the true spirit of Christmas. Their decorations were not only visually stunning but also carried meaningful messages of love, harmony, and unity. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. He said that Christmas brings cheer and love and we celebrated it with the same fervour, spreading the message of love and joy among our children. He added that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. He encouraged the students to emulate the teachings and noble thoughts preached by Jesus Christ.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished the students and teachers a very Happy Christmas Day. She said that by participating in such activities, creative skills develop in the students. She said that this festival is a festival to express gratitude to God for the blessings given to us and for his creations made for human beings. She was extremely elated and proud to see the enthusiastic participation of the students in the activities. In short, this festive atmosphere of Christmas Day spread the colours of happiness on everyone's face.

On the whole, the melodious carols, vibrant decorations, and infectious enthusiasm created a magical ambiance throughout the day. The grand Christmas celebration was a perfect reflection of the school’s commitment to nurturing creativity, teamwork, and cultural values. 

 

LSSC(Central Zone) Badminton Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, continues to shine on the sports stage as its talented players delivered outstanding performances in the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Badminton Tournament. With remarkable skill, determination, and teamwork, the school proudly clinched the Silver Medals in the Under-14, Under-19 Girls’ categories and in the Under-17 Boys’ category, and Bronze Medal position in the Under-19 Boys’ category, adding another feather to its cap. 

In the Under-14 Girls’ category, the team’s stellar performance was driven by the efforts of Harshita Devi Mourya, Jasleen Kaur, Sapana, Nikhat Fatma, and Mannat Kaur of Class VII, who exhibited unmatched coordination and perseverance. 

The Under-19 Girls’ category saw exemplary gameplay by Yashmeet Kaur of Class X, Sana Rana and Sehajpreet Kaur of Class XI, and Neha of Class XII, whose precision and strategy earned them resounding applause and a well-deserved I Runners-Up position. 

The boys' teams were equally remarkable, with the Under-17 Boys’category showcasing dynamic performances from Ishant Bhardwaj and Harmanpreet Singh of Class IX, Kavya Bhardwaj of Class X, and Harjot and Sukhman Singh of Class XI, leading to their I Runners-Up position. 

In the Under-19 Boys’category, the players demonstrated unwavering determination and tactical brilliance. The team, comprising Shivansh Kumar of Class X, Kunal Maheshi and Sukhdeep Singh of Class XI, and Shivanshu Bhardwaj and Gunit Thakur of Class XII, secured the II Runners-Up position with exceptional skill and sportsmanship. 

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed immense pride in the players' accomplishments. He commended their dedication and hard work, emphasizing that their success is a shining example of what can be achieved with discipline and perseverance. He encouraged the students to continue their pursuit of excellence in sports and academics alike. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, congratulated the players and their mentors for their remarkable achievements. She highlighted the school’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering all-round development. She applauded the coaches for their guidance and urged the students to aim for greater milestones, reminding them that these victories are stepping stones to even higher success. 

On the whole, the Green Land family celebrated the momentous achievements of its students and extended heartfelt congratulations to the players, mentors, and coaches for bringing laurels to the school. 

 

Inter-Class and Inter-House Athletic Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized a spectacular Inter-Class and Inter-House Athletic Meet for students from Pre. Nursery to Class IX and Class XI, combining Inter-Class competitions for Pre-Nursery to Class V and Inter-House competitions for Classes VI to IX and XI. The event showcased a thrilling array of athletic activities designed to encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness among students.  

The Inter-Class Meet for students from Pre-Nursery to Class V included fun and skill-building activities such as balancing races, sack races, obstacle courses, and tug-of-war, sparking joy and excitement among the young participants. The colorful displays of enthusiasm and energy captivated the audience and set a lively tone for the day. 

For students from Classes VI to IX and XI, the Inter-House Meet featured a series of high-energy track and field events, including 100m, 200m, 400m races and the exhilarating Relay Race (4x100m). Field events like long jump and shot put further added to the excitement, with participants showcasing strength, agility, and determination. The day began with an impressive march past by the four houses, reflecting discipline, unity, and team pride.  

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, commended the students for their enthusiastic participation and highlighted the importance of sports in shaping character and leadership skills. He mentioned that sports teach essential life values like perseverance, discipline, and teamwork, and urged students to carry these lessons into their daily lives.  

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her pride in the students' performances and the staff’s dedication to organizing the event. She remarked that the athletic meet was a true reflection of the school’s commitment to holistic education, blending academics with physical and emotional development. She congratulated the winners and encouraged all participants to keep striving for excellence.  

On the whole, the athletic meet concluded with a victory lap by the medalists and a heartfelt vote of thanks. The event left everyone inspired, with a renewed commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. 

 

Principals’ Meet of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex

A Principals’ Meet  of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) was held at the Ludhiana Club, Ludhiana. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Director, LSSC (Central Zone) (Principal, Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar). The event witnessed the participation of prominent Principals from various prestigious schools in the region, along with Ms. Manasi Thapar, Secretary (Principal, Ryan International School, Jamalpur) and Mrs. Kamalvir Kaur, Joint Secretary (Principal, GNI Public School, I-Block, B.R.S Nagar) of the complex, who also played key roles in steering the discussions.

The meeting focused on several crucial topics to enhance school management, pedagogy, and student well-being. Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Director, LSSC (Central Zone) (Principal, Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) provided a detailed briefing on the implementation of the Holistic Report Card, emphasizing its role in fostering a well-rounded evaluation system that goes beyond academics to include social-emotional learning, extracurricular activities, and overall development. She provided valuable insights into how this model could be rolled out across schools to better assess students’ emotional intelligence, leadership qualities, and overall development. The discussion on the Holistic Report Card also explored how it could be a tool for reducing the pressure on students that comes with traditional examinations, ensuring that no student is left behind in the pursuit of success.

A major highlight of the meeting was the updates from the CBSE National Conference, where Mrs. Gurmant Kaur Gill, Principal Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town shared the key takeaways from the Conference and discussed the strategic priorities that were set for the coming academic year. She emphasized how the competency-based questions and internal assessments discussed at the conference, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), would revolutionize the assessment process and better gauge the skills, abilities, and holistic development of students.

The topic of Mental Health and Well-Being among students was also addressed during the session, and Ms. Baldeep Pandher, Principal Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass spoke extensively on the importance of fostering a supportive, empathetic, and stress-free environment for students. She stressed that as educational institutions, it is crucial to not only focus on academic success but also to prioritize mental well-being. Her session focused on practical ways in which schools can implement programs to support student mental health, provide counselling services, and educate both students and staff on stress management and emotional resilience.

Additionally, Ms. Manasi Thapar, Secretary (Principal, Ryan International School, Jamalpur) shared insights on competency-based questions, and other vital CBSE updates, ensuring alignment with the latest educational guidelines for holistic student growth.

In addition to the Competency Based Questions, the meeting also focused on the review of the latest CBSE circulars, including updates on the SQAAF (School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework). Ms. Kamalvir Kaur Joint Secretary, Principal  GNI Public School, I-Block, B.R.S Nagar provided an insightful presentation on SQAAF and emphasized its role in ensuring that schools align with the guidelines and best practices set by CBSE. She also discussed important updates related to the CBSE Circulars, particularly those that impact teaching methods, student evaluations, and infrastructure standards.

The meeting also included discussions on various pending activities and rule changes that are to be implemented in the upcoming months. Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Director, LSSC (Central Zone) (Principal, Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) addressed the gathering with a motivational speech, underscoring the importance of collaboration among schools and the shared responsibility in fostering a holistic educational experience for all students. She expressed her gratitude to the entire member Principals for their continued dedication to educational excellence and encouraged them to implement the discussed strategies in their respective schools to create a balanced and effective learning environment.

All the members shared their valuable perspectives on the implementation of these frameworks and how these measures can help ensure quality education and a well-rounded development of students. Their contribution to the meeting ensured that all agenda points were thoroughly discussed and that the decisions made would lead to a better educational framework for all LSSC member schools.

The interactive session was marked by the distinguished presence of Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Director of Chain of Green Land Schools, Sr. Violet, Principal, St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Mrs. Amarjit Dhaliwal, Principal, GMT International School, Kakowal Road, Mrs. Ritu, Principal, Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Mrs. Geetika Sharma, Principal, Green Land Convent School, Dugri, Ms. Swati Bhutani, Principal, Ryan International School, Dugri, Mrs. Sheetal Nathaniel- Principal International Public Sr. Sec. School, Mrs. Rupinder Kaur- Principal, Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Mrs. Amita Bansal, Principal, Adarsh Public School, Rajpura Road,  Mr. Bipan Sethi- Principal Victoria Public School, Mrs. Nisha Chaudhry, Raekot Public School, Kutba Gate, Dr. Amrita Kumar – Principal Maharaja Ranjit Singh Police Public School, Mrs. Samratpal, Principal, Indo Canadian International School, Mrs. Santosh Bakshi, Principal, Saint Bir Santosh Public School, Dr. Bharat Dua, Principal, The Preplife Convent School, Mrs. Poonam Malhotra, Principal, Sacred Soul Convent School, Dugri Road, Mrs. Rimple Lail -Principal Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. Public School, Mrs. Kiranjit Kaur, Principal, Shri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Senior Sec. Public School Dhandra Road and Mrs. Reema Sharma, Principal, G. A. D. Academy, Ladhian Khurd. Their active participation & valuable insights made the event truly enriching.

The meeting concluded on a positive note with all participants reaffirming their commitment to enhancing holistic education and student well-being across the region. Actionable plans were drafted, and timelines were set for the implementation of the discussed initiatives. The collaborative spirit fostered during the meeting set the stage for a year of growth and progress for all schools within the LSSC (Central Zone).

 

Conducted Cambridge English Assessment Exam

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted Cambridge English Assessment Exam of the young learners in its school premises.  A team of Cambridge came to test the four skills in English i.e  Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of the candidates. The aim of conducting this exam is to emphasize the importance of the international language among the students.

To ensure that the learners have achieved the desired proficiency level towards the end of their Cambridge session, the board decided to conduct assessments for Reading, Writing, Listening and speaking modules for the young learners. The test was conducted at four levels which included Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET and FCE. Before appearing for the exam, a series of mock tests were conducted by the school to make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. The students were motivated to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. The Cambridge exam focused on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), testing learners’ speaking skills.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Cambridge Tests are one of the most prestigious tests in the world. He said that Cambridge English Exams are the best source to know the knowledge of English Skill in four components i.e Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. He said that as English is a universal language and it provides the medium for all the cultures to communicate so, it is prerequisite for students to learn this language.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning. She appreciated the stalwart endeavours of the students and faculty members. She congratulated them for the successful completion of the task.

Over all, it was a very exciting day for all the students.

 

LSSC CRICKET TOURNAMENT - FINAL RESULT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, witnessed a spectacular conclusion to the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) U-19 Boys Cricket Tournament on its fourth and final day. The matches for Third Position and the Grand Finale were held at the Green Land Sports Stadium, Manj Phagowal, G.T. Road, Ludhiana, showcasing exceptional talent and determination. 

The day began with an intense match for Third Position, followed by the thrilling Grand Finale. Both matches captivated the audience as the teams showcased skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination. The results of the final day’s matches are as follows: 

Result Summary of Final Day Matches 

MATCH	SCHOOL NAME	WINNER
MATCH 8 (For Third Position)	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana VS Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana Won by 8 wickets
MATCH 9 (Final Match)	Ryan International school, Jamalpur, Ludhiana VS Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana Won by 6 wickets

 

Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra awarded a cash prize of  Rs. 500 to every player for each four they hit and Rs.1000 for every sixer hit during the event.

The tournament celebrated the spirit of cricket, where players exhibited exceptional performances as best bowlers, batsmen, and fielders, highlighting their dedication to the sport. 

The admirable Chairman of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to all the participants, emphasizing the popularity of cricket in India and how it unites individuals with its charm and excitement. He praised the players for their spirit and hard work throughout the tournament, highlighting the significance of sports in building confidence, discipline, and teamwork. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, applauded the players for their extraordinary performances and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. She stated that the journey of every player, whether they won or lost, is a stepping stone towards a brighter future, and the lessons learned on the field will stay with them for a lifetime. 

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, officially declared the cricket tournament closed. The function culminated with the singing of the National Anthem, leaving everyone filled with pride and patriotism.

On the whole, the tournament not only provided a platform for students to showcase their skills but also instilled valuable life lessons in teamwork and perseverance. 

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament U-19 Boys- DAY-3

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, reached an exciting stage on Day 3 of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) U-19 Boys Cricket Tournament. The day was dedicated to the semi-final matches, held at the Green Land Sports Stadium, Manj Phagowal, G.T. Road, Ludhiana, where the best teams competed fiercely to secure a place in the finals.  

The admirable Chairman of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the semi-finalists, emphasizing the value of sports in shaping confident and disciplined individuals. He added that reaching the semi-finals is a significant achievement and reflects the unwavering spirit of these young cricketers.  

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed her pride in the players' commitment and encouraged them to continue demonstrating exemplary teamwork and sportsmanship. She stated that every match is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and the semi-finals are their opportunity to shine on the big stage.  

The matches were highly competitive, keeping the audience engaged and cheering enthusiastically. 

Results of Semi-Final Matches:  

MATCH	SCHOOL NAME	Winner
MATCH 6 (Semi-Final)	Ryan International school, Jamalpur, Ludhiana VS Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana	Ryan International school, Jamalpur, Ludhiana Won by 6 wickets
MATCH 7 (Semi-Final)	Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana VS International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana Won by 4 runs

 

The final matches for First and Third Place of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Cricket Tournament will be played tomorrow as per the following details, marking the conclusion of this exciting event. 

MATCH	SCHOOL NAME
MATCH 8 (For Third Position)	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana VS Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana
MATCH 9 (Final Match)	Ryan International school, Jamalpur, Ludhiana VS Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana

The excitement is building as the tournament approaches its final day. The victorious teams from the semi-finals have secured their spots in the grand finale, promising a thrilling conclusion to this prestigious event.  

The Green Land Sports Stadium is all set to witness the culmination of this remarkable journey, where young cricketers will aim to etch their names in glory. We extend our best wishes to the finalists and look forward to an exhilarating final match. 

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament U-19 Boys- DAY-2

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, continued hosting the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) U-19 Boys Cricket Tournament on its second day at the Green Land Sports Stadium, Manj Phagowal, G.T. Road, Ludhiana. The day brought intense cricketing action, showcasing the dedication and competitive spirit of young cricketers.  

The second day witnessed thrilling encounters as teams fought for a spot in the next round.  

The Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, extended his congratulations to the participating teams and reiterated the importance of sports in building character, resilience, and teamwork. He praised the event's smooth organization and thanked the school’s sports department for their efforts in making the tournament a success.  

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed her appreciation for the players' determination and teamwork, stating that every match is a lesson, and every effort on the field is a step towards self-improvement and sportsmanship. She also motivated the players to maintain their energy and focus throughout the tournament.  

The matches of the day were filled with enthusiasm and determination, with players showcasing impressive skills and teamwork. 

Result Summary of Day 1 Matches:

MATCH	SCHOOL NAME	WINNER
MATCH 1	Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, Ludhiana vs. Alpinewood Public School, Civil City, Ludhiana	Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, Ludhiana Won By 1 Run
MATCH 2	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana VS GMT International School, Kakowal, Ludhiana	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana Won By 7 Wickets

 

Day 2 Matches being played today: 

MATCH	SCHOOL NAME
MATCH 3	Ryan International school, Jamalpur, Ludhiana vs. Green Land Convent Scool, Civil City, Ludhiana
MATCH 4	Green Land Convent Scool, Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana VS Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, Ludhiana
MATCH 5	Green Land Convent Scool, Sec. 32, Ludhiana Vs Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana

The atmosphere at the Green Land Sports Stadium was electrifying, with students, coaches, and spectators cheering enthusiastically for their favourite teams. The event continues to highlight the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork among young cricketers.  

The tournament moves forward with high hopes and competitive zeal, as the upcoming matches promise more thrilling moments. We extend our best wishes to all participating teams and look forward to the culmination of this exciting sporting event. 

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament U-19 Boys- DAY-1

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, will be hosting the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) U-19 Boys Cricket Tournament at Green Land Sports Stadium, Manj Phagowal, G.T. Road, Ludhiana, from 10th December to 13th December. This event brings together passionate young cricketers and adds another feather to the school’s cap, continuing its legacy of fostering excellence in sports.

Over 20 teams from CBSE-affiliated schools participated in the tournament, competing fiercely in a showcase of skill and sportsmanship. The event was held in a single category U-19 Boys to provide a platform for budding cricket talent. The matches were played on a knockout basis, ensuring intense competition and excitement throughout the tournament.

The tournament kicked off with a warm floral welcome for the esteemed Chief Guest, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Principal of Green Land Convent School, who was greeted by the school's sports department. The participating teams and their coaches were also warmly received as they entered the venue, greeted by applause from the audience.

As the atmosphere filled with excitement, Dr. Jyoti Pujara officially declared the U-19 Boys Cricket Tournament open, motivating all the players and wishing them the best of luck. She encouraged the teams to compete with enthusiasm and spirit, making the event a memorable one for all.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, delivered a message congratulating all the participants. He commended the school’s continuous efforts to promote excellence in sports, emphasizing that sports play a significant role in developing discipline, leadership, and resilience. He expressed pride in the students' energy and enthusiasm, and hoped that every participant would take valuable lessons from the event, whether victorious or not, and continue to grow into well-rounded individuals.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, remarked that champions are not made in gyms but through passion, determination, and vision. She also emphasized the importance of true sportsmanship, stating that while winning is joyous, losing teaches perseverance and the value of hard work in making a strong comeback.

On the first day, the teams of the opening match Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, Ludhiana vs. Alpinewood Public School,  Civil City, Ludhiana were introduced to the Principal. Alpinewood won the toss and chose to bowl first. The match was conducted seamlessly, with players displaying courage, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The competition was intense, as teams battled to secure top positions. The first day concluded with some thrilling performances, resulting in both victories and defeats.

As the day came to a close, the energy remained high, and the spirit of healthy competition was evident on and off the field. Both teams showcased exceptional skills, making the first day of the tournament an unforgettable experience. The day concluded with excitement for the upcoming matches, as each team prepared for the challenges that lay ahead in the tournament.

 

Inter-Class Quiz Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized a vibrant Inter-Class Quiz Competition for students across all stages, from the Foundational Stage (Classes I-II), Preparatory Stage (Classes III-V), Middle Stage (Classes VI-VIII) to Senior and Senior Secondary Stage (Classes IX & XI). The event aimed to ignite curiosity, enhance general awareness, and develop confidence among students, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic education. 

The competition began with a warm welcome to the esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, and an introduction by the participants, who confidently shared their aspirations and excitement for the event.

The competition unfolded in two exciting phases: Preliminary Round – Written Test and Final Stage Round. Preliminary Round – Written Test was conducted in classrooms; this round saw enthusiastic participation from all students. The top five position holders from each class advanced to the second phase. Final Stage Round was held on stage, this phase featured a series of intellectually stimulating rounds designed to challenge and engage the participants. 

The Final Stage Round of the competition was an exhilarating experience, featuring four engaging rounds. The General Quiz Round tested students’ knowledge across diverse topics such as history, science, and culture. In the Audio-Visual Round, participants identified images and video clips of national leaders, sports icons, and global personalities, showcasing their keen observational skills. The Fastest Finger First Round heightened the competition, demanding quick reflexes and accurate answers. The final Rapid-Fire Round was a high-energy segment that tested participants’ quick thinking and sharp memory under time constraints. Adding to the excitement was a special Audience Round, where students and teachers in the audience enthusiastically participated, answering intriguing questions posed by the Quiz Masters. 

The young participants impressed everyone with their remarkable knowledge, quick thinking, and confident demeanour, covering topics such as national achievements, current affairs, and global icons.  The Quiz Masters explained the rules and ensured a smooth and engaging experience for all.

The Preparatory Stage was a vibrant display of growing intellect and competitive spirit among students from Classes III, IV, and V. The overall winners of this stage were from Class IV. The brilliant performers included Vivan, Lovish, Abhijot & Avni. These young achievers impressed everyone with their quick responses, exceptional memory, and confident performance, particularly in the General Quiz and Rapid-Fire rounds. Their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn were truly commendable, setting an inspiring example for their peers. 

The Middle Stage brought a thrilling competition as students from Classes VI, VII, and VIII battled it out with wit and knowledge. The overall winners of this stage were from Class VII. The victorious team included Harmandeep, Sehajpreet, Sayam & Symon. Their deep understanding of diverse topics and stellar performance in the Rapid-Fire and Fastest Finger First rounds left everyone in awe.

The winners from each stage were honoured with certificates and prizes, celebrating their dedication and hard work. The event concluded on a high note, inspiring all students to strive for greater intellectual growth and excellence. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, commended the participants for their enthusiasm and diligence. He remarked that competitions like these played an instrumental role in fostering critical thinking, boosting confidence, and nurturing a spirit of inquiry among students. He further added that such events challenged young minds, preparing them for future challenges and nurturing a lifelong love for learning. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, lauded the efforts of the students and teachers in making the event a grand success. She stated that quizzes were a powerful medium to ignite curiosity and intellectual engagement among students. She further remarked that the exceptional performance of the students was a reflection of their passion for learning and growth.

On the whole, the event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, leaving a sense of pride and motivation among all attendees. It was a true celebration of knowledge, talent, and the vibrant spirit of learning.

 

Observed Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, observed Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, known as “Hind ki Chaddar,” with great piety and serenity.

Remembering the 'Shaheedi Divas' and the supreme sacrifices of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for protecting the most fundamental of human rights, a special morning assembly was organized. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, along with students, paid floral tribute to the revered Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, symbolizing their reverence for his unshakable commitment to truth, justice, and humanity.

The sacred occasion was marked with profound devotion. Senior students performed Shabad Gayan, infusing the entire gathering with the essence of Naam Ras, uplifting the spiritual atmosphere. The divine hymns, including “Hari Ko Naam Sada Sukhdayi,” “Tilak Jajhu Rakha Prabh Ta Ka,” “Tegh Bahadur Simriye, Ghar Nau Nidh Aave,” and “Tu Na Sune Hor Kaun Sune,” filled the assembly hall with a serene and contemplative ambience. The choir's soulful rendition of these sacred verses deeply resonated with the audience, invoking a sense of peace and spiritual connection. The words, rich with spiritual meaning, reflected Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s unwavering faith in God and his commitment to righteousness. The rhythmic melodies of the Shabads enhanced the atmosphere, creating a collective sense of devotion and unity, as the entire gathering reflected on the profound teachings of the revered Guru.

In addition, Tamanna, a student of Class IX, delivered an eloquent speech paying obeisance to Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, highlighting his sacrifices and his powerful message of peace, tolerance, and equality. The students also honoured Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji by disseminating his profound teachings through poems, speeches, and orations. Teachers narrated the poignant details of Guru Ji's martyrdom, bringing to life his fearless stand for religious freedom. The emotional sentiments were reflected in the devotion and participation of all present.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, stating that Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji dedicated himself to safeguarding the country from societal injustices, he highlighted that the Guru guided disciples on the path of divinity by imparting lessons on overcoming greed, desire, ego, and pain. Encouraging students and teachers, he emphasized the importance of integrating and embodying the teachings of self-sacrifice in thoughts, words, and actions for achieving remarkable academic and overall success in life.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressing the need to grasp the skill of self-control from Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's life, she emphasized his role as a compassionate defender of the vulnerable, advocating for such values. She conveyed the belief that safeguarding those in need, even at the expense of one's own life, aligns with Guru Tegh Bahadur's teachings. Emphasizing the importance of following the path of righteousness, she asserted the readiness to sacrifice one's life for the greater good of humanity.

On the whole, the school environment was devotional and blissful.  The event culminated with the recitation of Anand Sahib Path and Ardaas, seeking blessings for peace and harmony in the world. The school then participated in the distribution of Degh Parshad & Langar, fostering a spirit of sharing and unity. All the students were filled up with deep sorrow, remembering the great sacrifice done by our Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Drawing Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has added yet another jewel to its crown by securing the Overall Winner’s Trophy in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Drawing Competition. The competition, which was held across four categories, showcased remarkable levels of artistry and innovation, with the students standing out as the undisputed champions winning a total of two First Prizes and one Third Prize.

In Category I, Arshpreet garnered the First Prize for her meticulously crafted piece on the theme Marine Exhibit that exquisitely captured the ethereal beauty of marine life. Through masterful attention to detail, she rendered the aquatic world with vibrant hues and intricate textures, creating a visual masterpiece that not only displayed technical skill but also evoked a deep sense of awe for the natural world beneath the ocean’s surface.

In Category IV, Manmeet secured the First Prize with an evocative and thought-provoking piece on the Time Travel - Glimpse of past or future that seamlessly bridged the past, present, and future. Through symbolic elements and innovative design, he presented time travel as a concept of infinite possibilities, blending futuristic motifs with historical references in a visually compelling narrative.

Finally, in Category II, Adinishika was awarded the third Prize for her enchanting artwork on the theme Magical Realms, that transported the viewer into a fantastical world of her own creation. Her ability to blend imagination with reality was remarkable, using bold, imaginative strokes to conjure magical landscapes and ethereal beings. Her work was an evocative celebration of creativity, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in a realm where the boundaries of possibility seemed endless.

In Category III, Gorvi Sharma showcased remarkable talent with her stunning depiction on the theme Sculpture Garden – A view to engage. Her artwork demonstrated an exceptional use of perspective and light, creating a dynamic landscape that felt both serene and majestic. The thoughtful composition and harmonious blending of colors showcased her ability to render reality with an artistic flair.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed his immense pride in the students' success in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Drawing Competition. He remarked that the achievement reflected the importance of nurturing not just academic excellence, but also the artistic potential of the students. He highlighted that co-curricular activities play a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals and congratulated both the winners and their mentors for this remarkable accomplishment.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, conveyed her heartfelt appreciation, stating that the school was extremely proud of the students' achievements in the competition. She acknowledged that the students' success in winning Overall Winner’s Trophies reflected their dedication, creativity, and hard work. She noted that the students’ ability to interpret complex themes with such artistic brilliance was truly commendable. She also expressed her gratitude to the mentors for their guidance throughout the process and emphasized that this victory reflected the school’s ongoing commitment to fostering both academic excellence and creative growth.

Over-all, this triumphant win serves as a testament to the students' dedication and the school's unwavering pursuit of excellence in academics and cultural activities. 

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, achieved a remarkable feat in the LSSC Cricket Tournament U-14 by securing the III Position. The team consisting of Divyansh Singh (VII), Jaskaranvir Singh (VII), Divyanshu (VIII), Krishna Chaubey (VIII), Yuvraj Singh (VII), Anurag Kumar (IX), Arnavjot Singh (VIII), Anurag Nishad (VIII), Aryan Kumar (VIII), Jatin Pal (VI), Arsh (VII), Kushaldeep Singh (VII), Satya Parkash (VII), Lakshit Kapoor (VII), Sajan Rao (VII) & Dev Sharma  (IX) showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and determination throughout the tournament, culminating in a resounding victory in their match by a margin of 9 wickets.  

Batting second, the players displayed unmatched skill and composure, effortlessly chasing the target set by the opposition. The stellar partnership between Jaskaranvir and Jatin stood out as the highlight of the game, as they dominated the bowling attack with their powerful strokes and strategic gameplay.  

The school’s young cricketers demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, discipline, and unity, earning admiration from coaches, peers, and spectators. Their dedication and relentless hard work throughout the tournament are a testament to their commitment to excellence in sports.  

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of Green Land Schools, congratulated the team on their splendid achievement and commended their perseverance and spirit. He emphasized the importance of such tournaments in building confidence and fostering a competitive edge among students.  

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the team and their coach for this inspiring accomplishment. She praised the players for their determination and skill, remarking that this success reflects the school’s dedication to promoting holistic development through sports and co-curricular activities.  

This victory is a proud moment for Green Land Convent School and serves as an inspiration for students to continue excelling in every field. 

 

LSSC English Declamation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, proudly added another jewel to its crown with a stellar performance in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex English Declamation Competition . The event witnessed participation from more than 30 talented students across two categories: Category I (Classes IX and X) and Category II (Classes XI and XII). Anvesha Sharma, competing in Category II (Classes XI and XII), secured the prestigious Winner's Trophy with her impactful declamation on the topic "The Importance of Mental Health." Her eloquence, confidence, and profound understanding of the subject not only left the audience mesmerized but also received unanimous praise from the judges. They commended her ability to address such a significant and often overlooked issue with clarity and compassion, making her speech a memorable highlight of the event.  

Anvesha’s performance reflected her deep awareness of the growing need to prioritize mental health and destigmatize conversations around it. Her powerful words encouraged the audience to recognize mental health as an essential component of overall well-being and called for collective efforts to create a more supportive environment. Her achievement is a testament to her dedication, intellectual depth, and excellent oratory skills.  

In Category I, Tamanna represented the school with an equally commendable performance on the topic "Freedom of Speech: A Fundamental Right or a Double-Edged Sword." Her compelling arguments and confident delivery were highly appreciated.  

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Green Land Schools, expressed immense pride in the students' accomplishments and emphasized the importance of such competitions in fostering critical thinking and public speaking skills. He congratulated the participants for their dedication and commitment.  

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, lauded the participants for their exceptional performances and extended her heartfelt congratulations to Anvesha Sharma for her winning speech. She remarked that Anvesha’s accomplishment exemplifies the school’s commitment to nurturing talent, encouraging meaningful discussions, and developing students into socially conscious individuals.  

On the whole, this victory reaffirmed our school's reputation for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities, inspiring students to continue striving for greatness. 

 

42nd Reena Simmi Memorial Inter-School Declamation Contest

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, proudly added another jewel to its crown with a stellar performance in the 42nd Reena Simmi Memorial Inter-School Declamation Contest. The prestigious competition witnessed the participation of 74 talented speakers from renowned CBSE schools, showcasing an impressive array of oratory skills and thought-provoking ideas. Pratush Gupta and Hargun Arora brought laurels to the school by winning the esteemed Appreciation Prize in the English and Hindi categories, respectively.  

Pratush Gupta of class X, competing in the English Category, delivered an engaging and insightful declamation on the topic "Is Privacy Dead in the Digital World?" His eloquent arguments, coupled with an in-depth exploration of the implications of a digitized era, captivated the audience and earned him the esteemed Appreciation Prize.  

In the Hindi Category, Hargun Arora of class XI delivered an exceptional performance on the topic "न्याय की मूर्ति का परिवर्तन, क्या न्याय तंत्र को भी बदलने की आवश्यकता है।" Her passionate and articulate expression of ideas on the evolution of the justice system resonated deeply with the audience and judges alike, also earning her the prestigious Appreciation Prize.  

Both students stood out for their confidence, clarity of thought, and unique perspectives. Their speeches were lauded for their rich content and their ability to engage the audience on critical societal issues. The judges highly commended their efforts, emphasizing the creativity, depth, and relevance of their presentations.  

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Green Land Schools, expressed immense pride in their accomplishments and praised their ability to address challenging topics with such maturity and insight. He remarked that these achievements reflect the school’s dedication to nurturing articulate and socially responsible individuals.  

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, extended her heartfelt congratulations to Pratush Gupta and Hargun Arora for their outstanding performances. She applauded their dedication, intellectual depth, and oratory skills, remarking that their success exemplifies the school’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in both academics and co-curricular activities.  

On the whole, this remarkable achievement stands as a shining testament to the students’ hard work and the school’s unwavering commitment to empowering them with opportunities to excel and inspire. 

 

LSSC Group Dance Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, proudly announces its remarkable victory in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Group Dance Competition under the theme of Horror. Outshining more than 20 participating teams, the school clinched the prestigious Overall Winner's Trophy, further solidifying its reputation for excellence in performing arts. 

The school's dance troupe, comprising 15 talented students, including Radhya, Anshuman, Simranpreet Kaur, Jasmine Kaur, Simran Kaur, Radhika, Sanvi Ahuja, Shrishti, Karanveer, Aadil Jairath, Zaid, Ayeman, Shivanya, Bani and Aarav Juneja delivered a hauntingly spectacular performance.  Each participant contributed to the act with their unique flair, showcasing exceptional teamwork, dedication, and creativity. 

The performance stood out for its flawless choreography, captivating expressions, and dramatic storytelling that brought the horror theme to life. The realistic facial makeup, spine-chilling costumes, and carefully selected music added an immersive depth to the act, leaving the audience spellbound. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Green Land Schools, lauded the team's outstanding effort and highlighted the importance of co-curricular activities in shaping well-rounded individuals. He expressed immense pride in the students' ability to combine art with discipline and innovation. 

The school Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, praised the students for their hard work and commended their mentors for guiding them to this remarkable achievement. She stated that the victory reflects the school's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering creativity.

Over-all, this triumphant win serves as a testament to the students' dedication and the school's unwavering pursuit of excellence in academics and cultural activities. 

 

State Level Chess and Baseball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana takes immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of its talented faculty members in the recently held State Level Khedan Watan Punjab Diya Sports Tournaments. These accomplishments not only highlight the school’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence but also serve as a testament to the perseverance, passion, and dedication of its staff.

In the U-31-40 category, Mrs. Arshi Farooqi, a distinguished teacher in the Physical Education Department, brought great honour to the institution by winning the Gold Medal in the State Level Baseball Tournament. Mrs. Farooqi’s outstanding performance exemplifies her unyielding determination, skill, and commitment to the sport, which has not only earned her a place at the pinnacle of the competition but has also set an inspiring example for both her colleagues and students.

Additionally, in the U-31-40 category, Mr. Rohit Bajaj, another esteemed faculty member of the Physical Education Department, secured a Silver Medal in the highly competitive State Level Chess Tournament. His strategic thinking, meticulous planning, and sharp intellect were on full display during the competition. This achievement further solidifies the school’s reputation for fostering not just physical prowess, but intellectual brilliance as well. His triumph is a remarkable achievement that adds another prestigious feather to the cap of the School.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Honourable Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed his sincere congratulations to both Mrs. Arshi Farooqi and Mr. Rohit Bajaj for their remarkable accomplishments. He lauded their unwavering dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence, and the hard work that has led them to this moment of success. He emphasized that their achievements reflect the values of resilience, discipline, and commitment to personal growth that the school upholds. He encouraged both faculty members to continue their pursuit of excellence and assured them of the school’s continued support in their future endeavours.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara conveyed her immense pride in the extraordinary achievements of both Mrs. Arshi Farooqi and Mr. Rohit Bajaj. She commended Mrs. Farooqi’s and Mr. Rohit Bajaj’s dedication and exceptional performance in Baseball and Chess, noting that her success was a direct result of years of hard work, determination, and a love for the game. She further stated that the values of resilience, hard work, and passion for sports demonstrated by both faculty members perfectly align with the core principles upheld by the school. She emphasized that these accomplishments are not only a personal triumph for the individuals but also a collective achievement for the entire Green Land Convent School community.

On the whole, the entire school joined in celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of Mrs. Arshi Farooqi and Mr. Rohit Bajaj, recognizing the immense dedication and passion they have shown in both their sporting and intellectual pursuits.

 

Akash Kumar Selected for the 68th National School Games Basketball (U-17)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, takes immense pride in announcing that Akash Kumar, an outstanding Class XII student, has been selected for the 68th National School Games Basketball (U-17) and is now actively competing in the tournament. 

Organized by the School Games Federation of India, the event is being held in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, from 18th November to 22nd November 2024. Additionally, Akash Kumar has also been selected for the Khedan Watan Punjab Diya State-Level Competition, further demonstrating his exceptional skills and dedication to basketball. 

His journey of excellence includes winning a Gold Medal at the Zonal Level, a Gold Medal at the District Level, and another Gold Medal in the “Khedan Vatan Punjab Diya” District-Level Tournament.

As a key player in the school’s basketball team, Akash Kumar has consistently demonstrated his athletic prowess, teamwork, and resilience, bringing immense honour to the school and Punjab. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Akash Kumar. He praised his determination, passion, and discipline, encouraging him to continue excelling and making Punjab proud. He also commended the school’s coaches and teachers for their dedicated efforts in nurturing such exceptional talent. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed immense pride in Akash Kumar's accomplishments and ongoing participation. She highlighted his dedication, resilience, and perseverance, emphasizing that his achievements inspire aspiring athletes. She assured him of the school’s unwavering support and conveyed her best wishes for his success in both tournaments.  

On the whole, the entire school community celebrated Akash Kumar's achievements with great joy and enthusiasm. 

 

Selected for the National Level Chess Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, took immense pride in announcing that in the U-19 category, Jaspreet Singh, a talented and dedicated student, has been selected for the National Level Chess Championship.

It is praiseworthy that Jaspreet Singh is representing Punjab in the School National Games, being organised by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), in Kolkata, West Bengal, where he will be competing in the game of chess.

Jaspreet Singh, a Class XI has shown remarkable dedication and skill in chess, achieving impressive results throughout the year. His journey continued with an outstanding Gold medal in the “Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya” District-Level Tournament, leading to his selection for the State-Level Chess Tournament. Most recently, he achieved a Silver Medal in the Punjab State-Level Chess Tournament, earning his place in the National-Level Chess Championship.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Jaspreet Singh, acknowledging his relentless dedication, strategic skill, and focus. He emphasized that Jaspreet's achievement was a shining example of commitment and discipline. He encouraged him to continue pushing boundaries and representing Punjab with the same passion and determination that had fuelled his journey.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed immense pride in Jaspreet's remarkable accomplishment. She highlighted his exceptional dedication to the game of chess, his calmness under pressure, and his disciplined approach. She encouraged Jaspreet to embrace the opportunity to represent Punjab with confidence and resilience, assuring him of the school's unwavering support as he prepared for the national stage.

On the whole, the entire school was in a jubilant mood, celebrating Jaspreet's tremendous victory.

 

Celebrated 96th Birth Anniversary of Mickey Mouse

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 96th Birth Anniversary of their beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse with great pomp and show in the school premises.

The school was decorated with various Disney characters. Children came in the get up of their favourite cartoon characters. The entire Foundational Stage atmosphere became enchanting with the presence of little Spider Man, Donald Duck, Fairies, Mickey& Minnie Mouse and many more. Interestingly, an inflatable Mickey was seen distributing toffees and chocolates to the kids. The Micky Mouse Mask making activity organised for the students of classes  P. Nursery – K.G. They sang "Happy Birthday" to Mickey throughout the day. They had the cutest themed cakes, pastries and desserts. The students were all bustling with cheer & energy. Cartoon Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. All the tiny tots enjoyed the day dancing, singing, eating cakes.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it was a delight to watch the children in their favourite character. He said that Mickey Mouse is recognized worldwide as the symbol of the Walt Disney Company. He said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. He appreciated parents and all family members for taking efforts in dressing up their children and all the Mentors for making the event a successful one.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Since 1928 Mickey Mouse created by Walt Disney has been entertaining kids all over the world. She further said that one of the most amazing attributes of Disney movies is their characters’ ability to relay invaluable lessons through family friendly storytelling. These Disney characters showed us that it was okay to “stand out” from the crowd and own who you are. She inspired the children to always look on the bright side of things as Mickey always has an upbeat attitude about life and its situations.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with great religious fervor, enthusiasm and gaiety. The premises of the school were drenched with divinity. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The Students paid obeisance to Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recited hymns, “Tu Na Sune Hor Kon Sune” with devotion. Students narrated the life stories of Guru Ji and highlighted His teachings with the message that ‘God is One’, ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chhakho’, ‘Be Truthful & Honest’, ‘Love Humanity’ etc.

The pious day commemorated with Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat.  Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted students on the auspicious occasion and reiterated that there is a need for religious tolerance. Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. She further highlighted them to learn patience, self control, empathy, fraternity, benevolence from His life span.

On the whole, the Shabad Kirtan was performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school environment was devotional and blissful. The Programme ended with ‘Prasad distribution’.

 

Annual Prize Distribution Function

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, unveiled another feat of glory by organizing its ‘15th Annual Prize Distribution-2024 & Cultural Eve - सांस्कृतिक प्रवाह- the Flow of Culture’ amidst great zest, enthusiasm, and euphoria in the school premises. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebrations were befitting the occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity.  S. Harpreet Singh, IAS, Chief Administrator, GLADA, Ludhiana graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The celebrations, as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest S. Harpreet Singh, IAS, Chief Administrator, GLADA, Ludhiana by the Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

The eminent dignitaries gracing the occasion were Dr. Shivangi, Director of Aanchal International School, Chandigarh, Mrs. Anamika, Director of St. Paul’s International School, Mohali, Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Geetika and eminent members of the School Management Committee. All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra.

The ‘15th Annual Prize Distribution-2024 & Cultural Eve - सांस्कृतिक प्रवाह- the Flow of Culture’ was a splendid showcase of talent, tradition, and cultural pride that left an unforgettable mark on everyone present. From the very first note to the closing performance, the evening radiated creative brilliance and extraordinary skill, with each act unfolding like a vivid painting of emotions and messages.

The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp, invoking blessings with a heartwarming welcome speech was given by seniors Harleen of class VII, Vanshika and Gangnish of class X, Aditya and Gurdeep of class XII who extended a gracious welcome to the chief guest and dignitaries along with a soulful tribute to almighty through a serene singing performance, ‘Tu Na Sune Meri Kaun Sune’.

This was followed by the enchanting Krishna Vandana, a divine invocation that brought the timeless tales of the Mahabharata alive. The dance depicted the heroism and ultimate sacrifice of Barbarik, a revered yet often overlooked figure of the epic. This soulful performance combined intense expressions and graceful movements that captivated the audience, reminding them of the enduring values of courage, devotion, and righteousness.

Next, a choreography themed - The Saga of a Haunted Village brought a lively thrill to the stage, blending energetic choreography with a playful touch. The thrill escalated with an imaginative and adventurous choreography that fused suspense. The dancers’ animated expressions and synchronized steps conveyed an engaging storyline that had the audience on the edge of their seats, and the climactic ending left everyone in awe of the talent displayed by the students.

Taking the audience on a mesmerizing cultural journey, the Incredible India dance medley celebrated the richness and diversity of the nation’s heritage. This grand showcase highlighted traditional dance forms from different regions, including the lively beats of Gujarat’s Garba, the soulful rhythm of Goan folk dance, the grace of Kashmiri Bhumro, the vibrance of Lavani and Kathakali, and the poise of Manipuri and Kathak. With exquisite costumes, spirited music, and intricate choreography, each segment brought alive India’s “unity in diversity” and evoked heartfelt pride.

Adding a touch of innocence and joy, the tiny tots delighted the audience with their “Friends dance,” radiating pure energy and laughter as they danced hand-in-hand, spreading warmth throughout the hall. Their performance was a beautiful reminder of friendship’s timeless value, touching hearts and bringing smiles to every face.

The school orchestra enchanted the audience with an impeccable musical performance, showcasing an array of symphonic harmonies that created an aura of artistic excellence. Each note echoed the dedication and talent of the students, and the orchestra’s precision and soulful compositions transformed the evening into a musical feast.

Shreya of class III, Mayank Sharma of class IV and Aarav Jora of class V expressed their gratitude towards the school for providing them a nurturing environment, calling it their “second home.” Their words touched the dignitaries and guests, reflecting how deeply their alma matter impacts the lives of its students through opportunities for growth and learning.

The audience then witnessed a powerful and contemplative play, Kaalchakra, which delved into the complexities of human virtues. This profound act unfolded the eternal cycle of contentment, faith, and simplicity, emphasizing how these values are tested when confronted by greed and temptation.

The thought-provoking mime act, The Tale of Division and the Power of Unity, delivered a meaningful social message, portraying how society is often divided by powerful influences exploiting religious differences. The act left a lasting impression on the audience, reinforcing the values of respect, peace, and collective strength.

As the evening reached its peak, the Gabrus and Mutiyars of the school took the stage by storm with an exhilarating Bhangra performance. Bursting with energy, the dancers embodied the spirit of Punjab through vibrant costumes, lively beats, and high-energy moves that had the entire crowd clapping and swaying along. This grand finale was a joyous celebration of life, culture, and unity that filled the air with infectious enthusiasm.

The night culminated with the prize distribution ceremony, recognizing the achievements of students in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities and concluded with heartfelt applause as dignitaries congratulated the winners and performers. The evening was a dazzling celebration of talent and tradition, symbolizing the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who cherish cultural values alongside academic excellence.

The Chief Guest, S. Harpreet Singh, IAS, Chief Administrator, GLADA, Ludhiana congratulated the Green Knights and their parents and said that Education serves as a key to unlocking one’s potential and this ceremony witnessed a result of academic excellence, leadership, and creativity. He appealed to the parents to give their precious time to their young ones. He emphasized the importance of holistic education and the role it plays in shaping well-rounded individuals.

The Chairman-Cum-Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra extended warm wishes on this special occasion, highlighting that the annual function held on Children’s Day added even more significance to our celebration. He appreciated and praised the exhilarating performances put up by the ardent Green Knights and inspired them to imbibe true values and become invaluable assets to the nation. He addressed the gathering and motivated the parents to strengthen the bond between school and home for the development of the children on the right path. He was so impressed with the performance and hard work of all the participants.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Hon'ble President of the School Trust emphasized on the artistic talents of students along with academics. It reflects the diverse and vibrant tapestry of our school. He expressed his pride in seeing our students flourish, commending their talent, discipline, and creativity displayed today. He encouraged them to continue striving towards their dreams, reminding them that the future belongs to those who embrace learning and never cease to explore. He appreciated all the staff members and students for their dedication and hard work they put into making this function a grand success.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the parents for their children's impressive achievements and expressed immense pride in the students' remarkable performances. In her address, she presented the school’s annual report, which detailed the year’s milestones, academic excellence, cultural accomplishments, and noteworthy sports achievements, including recognition of national-level talent that brings great honor to the institution. She also took a moment to thank Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra for his unwavering support to both students and parents, highlighting his commitment to enhancing the school’s infrastructure and providing new resources that elevate the learning environment. She conveyed her deep gratitude to the dignitaries, dedicated staff members, supportive parents, and enthusiastic students, acknowledging that their collective commitment and cooperation have been pivotal in driving the school’s continued success.

The grand celebration ended with a heartfelt PowerPoint Presentation showcasing the dedication and enthusiasm of our students was shared, capturing the meticulous preparations leading up to this event. Through a series of inspiring visuals, attendees glimpsed the commitment, creativity, and hard work of both students and teachers.

The event culminated with the National Anthem and a formal vote of thanks, expressing deep gratitude to our honourable Chief Guest S. Harpreet Singh, IAS, Chief Administrator, GLADA, Ludhiana and Guest of Honour Mr. Tarsem Singh Bhinder, Chairman, Improvement Trust, Ludhiana and the august gathering for their unwavering support, and to the students for their remarkable performances that brought the celebration to life. The program culminated, leaving behind the promise of a handful of brighter hues the next year.

 

State Level Baseball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, takes immense pride in celebrating the achievements of its talented  faculty in recent sports tournaments.

In the U-31-40 category, Mrs. Arshi Farooqi, teacher, Physical Education Department brought great honour by winning the Gold Medal in the State Level Baseball Tournament.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to Mrs. Arshi Farooqi for her outstanding achievement. He acknowledged her hard work and the dedication.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed immense pride in Mrs. Arshi Farooqi’s outstanding achievement in winning the Gold Medal at the State Level Baseball Tournament. She congratulated Mrs. Arshi Farooqi for her dedication and exceptional performance, which serves as an inspiring example for students and staff alike.  She noted that Mrs. Arshi Farooqi’s success reflects the school’s values of resilience, hard work, and passion for sports.

On the whole, the entire school joined in celebrating the achievements of Mrs. Arshi Farooqi, recognizing her dedication and hard work.

 

LSSC Junior Athletics Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly celebrated the achievements of its students at the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (Central Zone) Junior Athletics Meet. The young athletes displayed incredible talent and dedication, securing a total of 4 Gold, 2 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals across various events, bringing immense pride to the school. 

In the Under-8 Category, the relay team shone brightly as Navya, Jaskirat Kaur, and Heavenjot Kaur from Class III, along with Sukhpreet from Class II, clinched the Gold medal in the relay race with remarkable teamwork and coordination. 

In the Under-12 Category,  Gorvi Sharma from Class V cliched a Silver Medal in the 200 m Girls’ race, and Jaspreet Kaur from Class VI won Silver medal in the 100m Girls' race, demonstrating outstanding athleticism and determination. 

 In the Under-12 Category, Aarav Juneja from Class VI earned a Bronze medal in the 100m Boys’ race and Sidharth, also from Class VI, also claimed a Bronze medal in the 400 m Boys’ race. Additionally, In U-10 category, Anupam Sharma from Class IV fetched a Bronze medal in the 100 m hurdles race for boys. In the Under-8 Category, Sukhpreet Kaur from Class II earned a Bronze medal in the 200 m Girls’ race, while Jaskirat Kaur from Class III secured a Bronze medal in the 100 m Girls’ race. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, extended heartfelt congratulations to the young athletes, applauding their dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara also expressed immense pride, noting that these achievements reflect the school's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering excellence in sports. Both leaders encouraged the students to continue striving for success, embodying the school’s holistic approach to education and all-round development. 

The winners celebrated with great joy, embracing their well-deserved success.

 

Punjab State Level Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly celebrated the remarkable achievement of its talented young athlete, Daksh of Class VIII, who has made the school proud by winning a Bronze Medal in the Punjab State Level Basketball Tournament in the U-14 Boys' category. 

This achievement highlights Daksh's exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, representing the school's commitment to excellence in sports. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Daksh, expressing pride in his outstanding performance and confidence in his future potential. He encouraged Daksh to continue his dedication and hard work, which serves as an inspiration to his peers and the entire school. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, also congratulated Daksh, emphasizing the role of sports in developing resilience, discipline, and teamwork. She expressed immense pride in his accomplishment, highlighting that his success brings honour to the school and motivates all students to pursue excellence in their endeavours. 

With this victory, Daksh has added another milestone to the school’s legacy of sporting achievements, marking a proud and memorable moment for the entire Green Land family.

 

LSSC STORY TELLING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of its students at the Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Story Telling Competition, where the school also won the prestigious Overall Winner's Trophy. The competition was divided into three categories, each with a different story theme. Our students participated in every category, winning two First Prizes and one Second Prize.

In Category 3 - Adventure and Exploration, Savi of Class V captured the First Prize with her captivating storytelling of " Alice’s Adventure." She brought this exhilarating adventure story to life, taking the audience on a journey filled with excitement, courage, and vivid imagery. Savi's dynamic expressions, clear narration, and skillful pacing kept the audience engaged from start to finish, showcasing her storytelling talent and passion. Her performance was a true tribute to the spirit of adventure, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. 

Purvi of Class IV, competing in Category 2 - Animal Kingdom, also won the First Prize with her delightful and imaginative storytelling of "The Jungle Parade to Save Our Home." She effortlessly took the audience into the world of animals, narrating her story with warmth and expressive gestures that made her characters come alive. Her story carried a valuable message about harmony with nature, and her engaging style captivated the judges and audience alike, highlighting her creativity and command over storytelling. 

In,Category 1 - Fairy Tales, Adnishika of Class II secured the Second Prize with her enchanting rendition of "The Whispering Woods." Her charming presence and ability to convey emotions brought her tale to life, creating a magical atmosphere that transported everyone into a world of fantasy. With her sweet expressions and fluent storytelling, Adnishika earned admiration from both judges and audience, making her performance unforgettable. 

It is also commendable that the intricate props and detailed face painting brought each story to life, adding depth and visual appeal to the performances. The costumes and makeup gave the characters a realistic look, enhancing their tone and expression. Mrs. Madhuri from the Art and Craft Department was also awarded a cash prize by the judge for her exceptional dedication and creativity in creating props and applying intricate face paint brought each story to life, adding depth. Her efforts greatly contributed to the success of the participants, enhancing their storytelling and leaving a lasting impression on both judges and the audience. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the talented students for their remarkable achievements in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Storytelling Competition. He praised the young storytellers for their creativity, confidence, and dedication, and expressed pride in how they represented the school's commitment to excellence. He emphasized the importance of storytelling as a powerful medium to inspire imagination and convey values, encouraging students to continue honing their talents and expressing themselves through such platforms. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, also applauded the students' outstanding performances. She expressed immense pride in their achievements and highlighted how storytelling not only develops communication skills but also fosters empathy and cultural awareness. She congratulated each participant and encouraged all students to explore their potential in the arts. She expressed confidence that these young achievers will continue to shine and inspire others in their academic and creative pursuits. 

The school's overall success in this competition reflects the dedication, creativity, and hard work of each student.

 

LSSC Athletic Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, is thrilled to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its students at the LSSC Athletic Meet. The young athletes have once again brought immense pride to the school with their impressive performances, winning overall Second Runners Up trophy in U-17 and U-19 Girls' category and  total of twelve medals—four Gold, seven Silver and one Bronze Medal—demonstrating outstanding skill, determination, and sportsmanship.

In the U-19 Boys' category,  Sohail and  Raunakpreet Kaur in U-19 Girls' Category shined brightly, securing the prestigious Gold Medals in the 100 and 200-meter race respectively. Tejpreet and Pehal Berri also made the school proud by claiming the Gold Medal in the 400-meter race and 100 meters hurdle race respectively, showcasing incredible speed and stamina.

Adding to the school’s victories, Mehak Beri earned a Silver Medal in the 100-meter race, and Pehal captured the Silver Medal in the long jump event, showcasing her remarkable athletic prowess and versatility.

Our school's talented athlete, Drishti (U-19), won a prestigious bronze medal in the shot put competition, showcasing her remarkable skill and dedication.

The school's relay race team, comprising Raunakpreet Kaur, Drishti, Navdeep, Neha  and Namrita demonstrated exceptional teamwork and speed, securing an impressive  silver medals in the 4x100 meter relay race.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Honourable Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to these young champions, expressing his pride in their achievements and confidence in their potential to excel further. He encouraged the students to continue their dedication, as their successes are a testament to their hard work and determination.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, also congratulated the athletes, emphasizing the importance of sports in building strength, resilience, and teamwork. She expressed immense pride in their accomplishments, highlighting that their victories inspire the entire school community.

With high spirits, the athletes celebrated their success with great enthusiasm, marking another memorable day the school.

 

149th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel -National Unity Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated the 149th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel also known as National Unity Day with great zeal and enthusiasm in its school premises. It aimed to pay tribute to him for his great efforts made to unite India.

“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth,” Keeping it in view, a special morning assembly was organised to pay tribute to the Iron Man of India. The students recited soul rendering songs in the commemoration of Sardar Patel.  The student speakers expressed their views on “Contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel for Unity, Safety and Security of India”.  The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara paid a floral tribute to the architect of India’s unity.

The Chairman of the School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra enlightened the students on the life and works of the Iron man of India. He said that Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was a barrister, statesman and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. As being the First Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, he played the most important role in the integration of many Indian princely states to make an Indian federation. He made huge efforts to restore the peace all across the nation and we all must follow his footsteps to maintain peace and harmony.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. She said that national integrity helps in defeating the actual and potential threats for unity, integrity and security of the nation. She motivated the students to remain united and further elaborated the significance of coordination in different body parts and then called upon the students’ fraternity to maintain same integrity and unity while working at different levels. She asked them to work for unity of the nation.

The program concluded with national anthem which was followed by Oath taking Ceremony, wherein the students and teachers took a pledge to stand for Unity and Integrity of the country.

 

Celebrated Diwali Festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana Celebrated Diwali festival with great fervor and vivacity. The students from classes P. Nsy. to IX & XI were streamed in enthusiastically to participate in the event in significant numbers. The school was decorated with diyas and light anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.

The day started with a special morning assembly wherein students delivered speeches on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to II participated in Diya & Candle Decoration Competition in which they actively participated and used their creative skills when they beautifully decorated earthen diyas using poster colours, sparkles, mirrors, ribbons, pencil shavings and other decorative material.  This activity  provided them a platform to show their creativity.

It was followed by Toran Making and Wall Hanging Activity which was held for the students of classes III to V to nurture creativity and talent and to promote an artistic bent of mind amongst young artists. The students used various textures, paints and thread dipped in the vibrant colours and created abstract designs of wall hanging.

The students of VI-IX & XI participated in ‘Inter-House Rangoli Making Activity.' The children had pre-planned their patterns and had come prepared with all the materials, they required for making them. Some selected colours were provided to the teams just before the competition and the challenge was to creatively incorporate the given colours in their design which added a slight twist to the competition and encouraged the students to think in an innovative manner.

The students of classes Pre. Nursery to IX & XI also participated in Inter Class Cleanliness & Classroom Decoration Competition. The students cleaned their class rooms and decorated them with handmade paper lanterns and flowers. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of Gods and Goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming. Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, color combination, mass participation, variety of material used etc.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra extended his felicitations to the students and the staff on Diwali. He said that this kind of exposure develops marketing and creative skills in students. He, further, elaborated that this festival teaches us to be thankful for God’s abundant blessings and to celebrate his creations. He added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colorful!

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. She said that Diwali is a festival of communal harmony, wherein Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Ram at Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, while Sikhs observe ‘Bandhi Chorr Divas’.

On the whole, the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

 

LSSC FOLK DANCE COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, brought honor to the institution by achieving remarkable victories in the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (LSSC) Folk Dance Competition. The school won the Overall Trophy as the First Runners-Up, with students’ performances marked by vibrancy and cultural richness, captivating both the audience and judges, and adding another feather to the school's cap.

In Category 1, the team comprising Naina, Tanvi, Anshika Rani, Khushpreet, Falak, Sharanpreet, Angel, Kirandeep, Varina, Bulbul, Jashanpreet  claimed the First Position for their dynamic dance, which was a celebration of traditional Maharshtra's folk culture- Gondhal Dance, performed on Jai Jagdamba Dance. Their powerful expressions and seamless coordination left the audience in awe. The judges commended the performance as “a beautifully choreographed representation of Maharshta's spirit,” praising the students for their energy, synchronization, and dedication to the art form.

In Category 2, dedicated to folk dance Bhangra, the team comprising Sukhmanpreet Singh, Ranpreet Singh, Babneet Singh, Krishna Thaman, Jaskirat SIngh, Krishav, Harman Saini, Vishesh Jakhu, Mehak Gupta, Mehak secured the Third Position with a powerful and lively rendition of the Bhangra dance. The performance was a beautiful display of energy and unity, celebrating the Punjabi spirit. The judges remarked that the Bhangra performance was “an invigorating and joyful portrayal of Punjab's culture,” noting the group’s rhythm, vigor, and authentic expressions.

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, expressed heartfelt pride in the students’ accomplishments. He highlighted how the folk dance competition is not only a celebration of culture but also an opportunity for students to stay connected with their heritage. He applauded the students for their dedication and expressed his blessings, encouraging them to pursue their talents with passion and purpose.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the students on their exceptional performances, commending their finesse and the efforts of their mentors. She emphasized that such events foster discipline, teamwork, and pride in one's cultural identity. She encouraged the students to continue embracing and representing their heritage with pride.

On the whole, the winners were in a jubilant mood.

 

Inter-School Shabad Gayan Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has once again brought pride to the institution by excelling at the Inter- School Shabad Gayan Competition. Competing with 21 teams, the school team earned the prestigious Appreciation Award along with a cash prize of Rupees 2200/-, adding another milestone to the school’s legacy of excellence. 

The talented team of singers—Parneet Kaur (VIII), Rayna (VIII), Sasya Mishra (IX), Tamanna Jain (IX), Pari Yadav (X), Harneet Kaur (IX), Jasmine Kaur (XII), and Sukhbir Singh (XII)—delivered a stirring and harmonious rendition of the shabad “Jap Man Jagannath Jagdisro.”Their performance

captivated both the audience and judges, filling the atmosphere with divine resonance and spiritual depth. 

The team’s exceptional command over sur and taal showcased their dedication and hard work, leaving an indelible mark on everyone present. Each singer’s voice blended beautifully, and their synchronized expressions captured the essence of the shabad’s message of devotion and reverence. 

The judges praised the students for their emotive expressions, rhythm, and voice modulation, noting that their rendition touched hearts and uplifted spirits. Competing among 21 teams, the students received an Appreciation Award and a cash prize of Rs. 2200. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, expressed his heartfelt pride in the students’ achievement, noting that shabad gayan serves as a powerful medium to instill values of spirituality, discipline, and harmony among young learners. He emphasized that music, especially in the form of shabad, connects students with their roots and fosters a sense of cultural pride. He praised the dedication and effort of the participants, describing their performance as a “spiritually enriching experience” for the entire audience. He extended his blessings to the students, encouraging them to continue exploring and honoring their cultural heritage through such soulful expressions. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the students on their exceptional performance, which she described as a reflection of their commitment to spiritual and cultural excellence. She commended the students’ meticulous practice and attention to sur and taal, which brought out the true beauty of the shabad and made it a moving experience for everyone present. She also expressed her gratitude to the teachers who guided the students, noting that our school is dedicated to nurturing not only academic achievers but also well-rounded individuals who honor their heritage. She encouraged the students to continue embracing and sharing the beauty of shabad gayan, as they inspire others with their passion and dedication.

On the whole, winners were in jubilant mood.

 

District Level Athletic Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its students in the District Level Athletic Meet. 

With a total of five medals—two Silver and three Bronze—the young athletes demonstrated exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship, bringing pride and recognition to the school. 

In the U-19 Girls' category, Raunakpreet achieved outstanding success by winning  two Silver Medals in the 200-meter race and the 4x100 meters relay and the Bronze Medal in the 100-meter race and selected for State Level Athletic Meet. 

In the U-19 Boys' category, Sohail contributed to the school's achievements by earning the Bronze Medal  in the 4x100 meters relay race. 

In the U-17 Girls' category, Pehal secured the Bronze Medal in the Long Jump event showcasing her versatility and athleticism. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the athletes for their impressive performances. He emphasized that their success was a testament to their hard work and perseverance. He expressed confidence that Raunakpreet, in particular, would continue to excel at the state level and bring further laurels to the school. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, also congratulated the students on their achievements. She highlighted the importance of sports in fostering physical strength, mental resilience, and teamwork. She expressed immense pride in the athletes' dedication and remarked that their accomplishments serve as an inspiration for the entire school community. 

The athletes were in high spirits, and their success was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the school.

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Fancy Dress Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has once again made a mark at the Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Fancy Dress Competition. Mahir Pal of Category-A clinched the First Position, captivating the audience and judges with an extraordinary portrayal of the Yeti. His costume, meticulously designed with striking details, was nothing short of breathtaking. The attention to every element—right from the texture to the larger-than-life appearance—made the Yeti costume stand out. The audience was left in awe of its creativity and grandeur, enhancing Mahir’s confident performance and contributing to his well-deserved win.

In Category B, our talented young participant, Harshdeep Singh from Class UKG, took the stage with an equally impressive portrayal of a Space Astrologer. His costume, combining elements of space exploration and astrology, was creatively designed, blending both scientific and imaginative concepts. Harshdeep’s confident presentation, paired with the unique and visually appealing costume, captured the essence of the theme, earning him widespread appreciation from both judges and the audience. His performance was a clear reflection of his passion, dedication, and enthusiasm, making the school proud once again.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has once again made a mark at the Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Fancy Dress Competition. Mahir Pal of Category-A clinched the First Position, captivating the audience and judges with an extraordinary portrayal of the Yeti. The unique costume and confident performance stood out in a field of creative and imaginative participants.

The event saw students from various schools showcasing their artistic flair, with Mahir Pal's representation of the mythical creature receiving widespread admiration. This victory highlights the student’s hard work, creativity, and dedication, making the school immensely proud.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated Mahir Pal for his remarkable achievement. He praised the student’s imaginative portrayal of the Yeti, emphasizing how such accomplishments reflect the school's commitment to fostering creativity and providing students with platforms to showcase their talents.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara also extended her congratulations to Mahir Pal for the outstanding performance. She emphasized the significance of participation in such events to build self-confidence and creative expression. She noted that this win is a testament to Mahir Pal’s dedication and the supportive environment provided by the school.

The competition offered a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable exposure, inspiring them to continue their journey of creative expression.

 

Last Day of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for (U-19) Boys & Girls

GROUP PIC BOYS Winner, First Runner up and Second Runner up

WINNER BOYS

FIRST RUNNER UP BOYS

SECOND RUNNER UP BOYS

GROUP PIC GIRLS Winner, First Runner up and Second Runner up

WINNER GIRLS

FIRST RUNNER UP GIRLS

SECOND RUNNER UP GIRLS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized the Last Day of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for (U-19) Boys & Girls. The sports gems displayed their high sportsmanship in the Basketball tournament. The premise was engrossed with the cheering of audience for their favorite team in the matches played between different schools affiliated to CBSE.

On the second day, the matches were held for the teams U-19 of Boys & Girls category. The tournament was well-organized. The competition was held on knockout basis. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions.

The most intriguing aspect, embellishing the event was the great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Players exhibited team spirit and never say die attitude throughout the event. The young basketball players   showed off their hoop skills in the tournament. 

The II-semi-final match for U-19 boys was held between Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass, Ludhiana, and Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana. Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass, Ludhiana won the match with a score of 38-34.

The match for U-19 boys for third place took place between Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ludhiana, and Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana. Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana, secured the third-place victory with a score of 32-23.

The third-place match for U-19 girls took place between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, and Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana. Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana, won the match with a score of 21-11.U-19 boys, in the final match, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana faced Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass, Ludhiana. Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, won the final with a score of 43-28.

U-19 girls in the final match, Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass, Ludhiana, faced International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana. Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass, Ludhiana, won the final match with a score of 14-6.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, delivered an inspiring message during the closing ceremony of LSSC Basketball Tournament on Day 2, congratulating all the participants for their outstanding efforts over the course of the event. He emphasized that sports go beyond physical fitness, teaching essential life skills such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience. He expressed his pride in the students for competing with such passion and enthusiasm, regardless of the outcomes, and reminded them that true success lies in the lessons learned and the character built through these experiences. He wished all the students continued growth and success, urging them to carry the same spirit of excellence and determination into every aspect of their lives.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her heartfelt congratulations to all the participants during the Day 2 closing ceremony. She praised the players for their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship, acknowledging their dedication to both their performance and their personal growth. She highlighted the importance of sports in developing not only physical strength but also valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. She also commended the efforts of the teachers and coaches who guided the students throughout the event. She wished everyone success and looked forward to even greater achievements in the future.

The winners were awarded Medals by the Principal of the host school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, as the event concluded on a high note. The tournament was a resounding success, with all the winners in a jubilant mood.

The summary of the result is as follows:

Result Summary of U-19 Boys

POSITION	SCHOOL NAME	PLAYER NAME	MAXIMUM BASKET
Winner	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana	Akash Sukhbir Aryan Chauhan Saksham Manav Ishmeet Ayush Harmanpreet Ashutosh Abhishek Aaryan Karan Singh	AKASH 32 Baskets
First Runner Up	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana	Sujal Ranveer Singh Hitesh Bawa Ritesh Bawa Tegvir Singh Harsh Kumar Tanush Shreyansh Simarjeet Aryan Dakshesh Karanveer Singh	SUJA 20 Baskets
Second Runner Up	Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana	Anmol Raghav Udhay Raj Hitesh Rana Aarav Jasdeep Sparsh Harshit Harman Rishi Sanchit Kartikay	ANMOL 18 Baskets

Result Summary of U-19 Girls

POSITION	SCHOOL NAME	PLAYER NAME	MAXIMUM BASKET
Winner	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana	Rosebin Mannat Simranjeet Vani Gunishwar Arshpreet Ridhima Angel Sehaj Angel Diksha Kripa	MANNAT 10 Baskets
First Runner Up	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana	Jiya Sethi Janvi Gurleen Upasana Amishi Daizy Bhumika Alisha Himanshi	JIYA SETHI 8 Baskets
Second Runner Up	Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana	Karen Jaskirat Jasmine Radhika Karen Anna Priyanshi Loveleen Simran Ayesha Khushi	KAREN 15 Baskets

 

LUDHIANA SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX, CENTRAL ZONE HOSTS INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH CBSE REGIONAL OFFICER

The Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex, Central Zone, had the distinct honor of hosting a profoundly insightful and enriching interactive session with Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta, the highly esteemed Regional Officer of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Chandigarh Region, at Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Jalandhar Bypass.

This significant event brought together principals from numerous CBSE-affiliated schools in Ludhiana, providing a platform to discuss and celebrate the exemplary policies introduced under Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta’s visionary leadership.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of the chain of Green Land Schools, and School Trust President Dr. Shabad Rudhra & Dr. Jyoti Pujara, the Director of the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (Central Zone) extended a warm welcome to Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta (Regional Officer), Sh. Rajpal (Private Principal Secretary), Dr. Vijayta Rudhra, Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu, and Mrs. Geetika Principals of Chain of Green Land Schools also graced the occasion with their presence.

Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta addressed key policies designed to streamline operations across CBSE schools, particularly lauding the Parakh platform—a major leap toward competency-based assessments, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He emphasized that PARAKH not only ensures fair and equitable evaluations but also harmonizes academic standards across schools, setting a new benchmark for the educational system. He further praised CBSE's vision for integrating structured assessments that aligns with global best practices to enhance student performance holistically.

In addition, Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta highlighted the OASIS system, which simplifies data management for schools, ensuring accurate submissions and efficient record-keeping. This robust system has proven essential in ensuring smooth finalization of the List of Candidates (LOC) for Classes IX to XII this year. In a move to enhance accessibility, he highlighted the introduction of a dedicated email id & WhatsApp number for improved communication with schools and parents and informed about the revised No Bag Day policy that aimed at promoting a stress-free learning environment.

Further elaborating on the reforms, he highlighted how CBSE’s Curriculum Framework has gained recognition equivalent to certificates from foreign educational systems. This international equivalence is a testament to the board's commitment to delivering world-class education while catering to the needs of over 4300 schools, including those in Jammu & Kashmir. CBSE’s inclusive framework addresses the expectations of both stakeholders and parents, ensuring holistic development and academic excellence for students.

Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta also introduced the CBSE Regional Coordination App, which facilitates direct communication between principals and regional offices, allowing schools to access vital information on attendance and academic matters. With the introduction of this app and its focus on tracking attendance and evaluations, CBSE schools are better equipped to handle administrative tasks smoothly, contributing to the overall success of their institutions.

He emphasised that teachers should continue the session in same schools till May every year for smooth evaluation and examination related works. All schools were encouraged to conduct thorough evaluations to ensure accurate assessments.

Additionally, Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta highlighted the importance of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan initiative, which aims to provide quality education to all children and ensure their enrolment in schools. This initiative aligns with CBSE’s commitment to inclusive education and the holistic development of students. He also stressed the significance of careful data finalization to ensure accuracy in submissions. In his address, , Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta elaborated on the significance of initiatives like the 360-degree report card, which offers a holistic evaluation of students—covering academic performance alongside emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.  The principals actively participated, sharing their experiences and concerns, creating a platform for constructive dialogue. He not only attentively listened to the concerns and provided thoughtful solutions.

The principals in attendance were effusive in their praise for Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta’s leadership, recognizing how his policies have revolutionized the educational landscape in the Chandigarh region. His efforts have not only made the administration of schools more efficient but have also created a more supportive, student-centered environment that places a premium on both academic excellence and emotional well-being.

As the session concluded, the gratitude of the principals towards Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta was palpable. His unparalleled dedication to improving the CBSE system has left an indelible mark on every institution under his jurisdiction.

The interactive session was marked by the distinguished presence of  Ms. Harmeet Kaur Waraich - Principal Nankana Sahib Public School, Mr. Ashish Sawhney-Principal Bal Bharti Public School, Mr. Gurbhej Singh Nagi- Principal Guru Nanak Public School , Ms. Bandana Sethi -Principal Atam Public Sr. Sec. School, Mrs. Shyamli Waraich- Principal Air Force School, Mrs. Kamalvir Kaur – Principal GNI Public School , Mrs. Sheetal Nathaniel- Principal International Public Sr. Sec. School, Mrs. Manasi Thapar- Principal Ryan International School Jamalpur, Mrs. Swati Bhutani- Principal Ryan International School, Mrs. Rupinder Kaur- Principal Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Mr. Bipan Sethi- Principal Victoria Public School, Mrs. Nisha Chaudhry – Principal Raekot Public School, Mrs. Amita Bansal- Principal Adarsh Public School, Dr. Amrita Kumar – Principal Maharaja Ranjit Singh Police Public School, Mrs. Rimple Lail -Principal Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. Public School, Ms. Rupali Kataria -Principal Baba Isher Singh Sr. Sec. Public School, Ms. Jasbir Kaur Bal -Principal GMT Public School.  Their active participation & valuable insights made the event truly enriching.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra the President of the school trust and Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara the Director of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) alongwith other dignitaries presented a token of gratitude to the Regional Officer Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta and Private Principal Secretary Sh. Rajpal. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Gurmant Kaur Gill, Principal of Guru Nanak International Public School, praising Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of education in the CBSE Chandigarh region.

In sum, this session was a resounding success, showcasing not just the brilliance of CBSE’s initiatives under Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta’s leadership, but also the immense potential that exists when educational leaders come together to create a future-ready, student-centered ecosystem.

DR. JYOTI PUJARA
DIRECTOR
Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone)

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament (U-19) Day-1

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana hosted Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament (U-19) for fervent players. The occasion added another glorious leaf in the legacy continued by the school. Around more than 15 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE participated in the said tournament which was held under two categories- Category-A (U-19) Boys & Category-B (U-19) Girls to showcase their potency towards their game.

The event commenced with a grand floral welcome for the chief guest and esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara who was greeted warmly by the school's sports department. The participating teams and their coaches were also given a hearty reception, as they marched into the arena amidst applause from the audience.

The atmosphere turned exuberant with echoes of cheer and applause as soon as the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara declared the LSSC Basketball Tournament open. She motivated all the teams and gave her best wishes to them. All the guests and the spectators wished for the success of the event.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, in his message, congratulated all the participants and praised the school for its continuous efforts in promoting excellence in sports. He remarked that sports were not only a path to physical fitness but also a means of building discipline, leadership, and resilience. He expressed his pride in the students who competed with enthusiasm and emphasized that events like these helped in building character. He hoped that each participant, whether victorious or not, would take away valuable lessons that would help them grow into better individuals. He wished all the teams continued success in their future endeavours, encouraging them to strive for greatness both on and off the field.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. She also emphasized on the significance of true sportsmanship and stated that if winning gives joy, then losing teaches us the lesson not to give up and prepare harder to come back with bang.

On the first day, the players of the teams of first match i.e. Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, Phase II, Dugri, Ludhiana introduced themselves to the Principal of the host school. The tournament was well organized. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions.

On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats. The result summery of First Day Matches as follows:

Result Summary of First Day Matches

Match (U-19 Boys/ Girls)	Between	Result
First Match (U-19 Boys)	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, Phase II, Dugri, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana won the match by 45-02 score
Second Match (U-19 Boys)	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana v/s Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana won the match by 47-24 score
Third Match (U-19 Girls)	Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana	Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana won the match by 25-13 score
Fourth Match (U-19 Boys)	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ludhiana v/s Ryan International School, Dugri, Ludhiana	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ludhiana won the match by 18-00 score
Fifth Match (U-19 Girls)	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana	Green Land Sr. Sec Public School Jal. Bye Pass, Ludhiana won the match by 21-12 score
Semi- Final Match (U-19 Boys)	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana v/s Ram Lal Bhasin Public School Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana won the match by 52-10 score
Semi- Final Match (U-19 Girls)	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana v/s Ryan International School, Phase I, Urban Estate, Jamalpur, Ludhiana	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana won the match by 28-18 score

 

Organized an exciting Inter-House Artistry Basket Decoration Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, organized an exciting Inter-House Artistry Basket Decoration Competition for the Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary Stages. 

The students from Jagriti, Jyoti, Shakti and Kirti house showcased their creativity by decorating baskets with vibrant colors, intricate designs, and traditional motifs. They used a variety of craft materials such as tassels, beads, ribbons, and decorative paper, which added a unique and artistic flair to their creations. The competition encouraged teamwork and artistic expression, as students collaborated to produce beautiful and innovative pieces. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, praised the students for their outstanding efforts and emphasized that such activities are crucial for nurturing creativity and fostering a spirit of healthy competition among students. He highlighted the importance of these opportunities in developing their artistic talents and encouraging innovation. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, lauded the students' efforts and stated that such competitions help students gain confidence and learn the value of teamwork. She expressed her admiration for the level of dedication displayed by the participants and congratulated the winning houses. 

The event was a great success, inspiring students to think creatively and work collaboratively, leaving a lasting impact on their school experience.

 

Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti in the school premises with great show and pomp. The day was marked to celebrate the birth anniversary of great sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana.

A special morning assembly was organized to pay a floral tribute to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji. Recitation of a soulful prayer marked the beginning of the function on a religious note. Children shared anecdotes from Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s life, shared their views on the importance of Ramayana and recited slokas. Video was shown to the students about his life and achievement. The students were enthralled to visualize the amazing recitations.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that through his pious deeds in his lifetime, Bhagwan Valmiki Ji got the title of 'Maharishi' meaning 'the Great Sage'. He said that Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki's life teaches us that we are not born good or evil, it's our deeds that determine our greatness. He was great Guru Who showed the way of living to the mankind through the composition of great epic Ramayana which teaches us that as sons, daughters, brothers, kings etc. what should be our sole duties. His eternal gift the epic Ramayana will be recited for ages.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared her views on the life history of Maharishi Valmiki Ji. She said that Bhagwan Valmiki Ji- the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature wrote the epic Ramayana that consists of 24,000 verses. She, further, said that the life of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji teaches the lesson of compassion and kindness for all creatures and we should all follow and implement His teachings of Love and Sacrifice in our life.

On the whole, the program was well appreciated by the students and the staff. Prasad was distributed among all.

 

Healthy Tiffin Activity on occasion of World Food Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised a Healthy Tiffin Activity on occasion of World Food Day  in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Looking at alluring advertisements of famous food chains, the school took an initiative to inculcate healthy eating habits among the tiny tots of classes I to II. 

A gamut of activities were planned for our young learners who explored their artistic self as they designed colourful headgears of fruits , thus proclaiming Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy. Going the salubrious way, the tiny tots displayed their Tiffin which was vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of nourishing Balanced Diet. Students brought complete materials (like table mats, spoons, table napkins, etc.) from their home to present the delicious food. The competition was an initiative by the school teachers to promote eating of healthy wholesome meals and saying no to junk food. 

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that proper nutrition is vital for good health and we must remind people to consistently eat well. He said that food is everyone’s responsibility and inspired the students to pledge to not to waste even one grain of food. He said that we should ensure that in our own personal capacities, we contribute towards food security which will help to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. She applauded the students for their enthused contribution and elucidation of each component present in their food. She exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. According to her along with Academics, one should eat healthy food, balanced diet. 

Over-all, it was a learning experience for young Green Knights.

 

Birth Anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana commemorated the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 'Missile Man of India' and former President of India, with a series of events celebrating his contributions to science, education, and nation-building. 

The celebration began with a floral tribute by the school's Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, in honour of Dr. Kalam's remarkable achievements and his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected leaders of modern India. 

The students delivered motivational speeches, reflecting on Dr. Kalam’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation through technological advancements and education. Their speeches emphasized his belief in the power of dreams, hard work, and perseverance, resonating with the young audience. 

A PowerPoint presentation showcased the life and accomplishments of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, highlighting his work in India's space and missile programs, as well as his efforts to inspire the youth. The presentation served as a powerful reminder of Dr. Kalam's enduring legacy and his commitment to fostering innovation and progress for the betterment of the nation. 

One of the most impactful moments of the event was a role-play activity performed by the students, depicting significant milestones in Dr. Kalam’s life. The young participants captivated the audience by illustrating Dr. Kalam’s humility, determination, and vision for India. This activity allowed students to engage deeply with his story and reflect on the values of leadership and service. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, addressed the students, urging them to follow in Dr. Kalam’s footsteps, stating, "Dr. Kalam’s life is an inspiration for all of us. He said that his dedication to the country, his passion for education, and his unwavering belief in the potential of youth should motivate each one of you to dream big and work tirelessly towards achieving your goals. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, encouraged the students to embrace Dr. Kalam's ideals. She said that Dr. Kalam was not only a scientist but a true visionary, a leader who believed in empowering others, especially the youth. She said that His message of resilience, humility, and nation-building is something we must all carry forward in our own lives and we should strive to build the India he dreamed of an India led by knowledge, innovation, and unity. 

On the whole, the event concluded with a solemn pledge by the students and staff to uphold Dr. Kalam's values of integrity, dedication, and service to the nation, ensuring that his vision continues to guide future generations.

 

Celebrated Global Handwashing Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Global Handwashing Day in the school premises. This initiative emphasized the importance of hand hygiene in promoting health and preventing diseases, especially among young children.

To mark this important occasion, an engaging Hand Wash Activity was organized for the Foundational and Preparatory Stage. The students participated enthusiastically as they learned the correct handwashing techniques through interactive demonstrations. The teachers guided them in understanding the significance of washing hands with soap and water, particularly before meals and after using the restroom.

Following the hands-on activity, a movie show was held, featuring a fun and educational film that highlighted the importance of hand hygiene. The animated characters showcased various scenarios where proper handwashing made a difference in keeping germs at bay. This entertaining approach effectively reinforced the learning objectives and made the concept of hygiene enjoyable for our young learners.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that cleanliness is the guarantor of health. He said that washing your hands properly is the most effective way of preventing illness and the spreading of germs. He emphasized the value of such initiatives, stating, "Global Handwashing Day serves as a crucial reminder of the simple yet powerful act of handwashing in maintaining good health as it is essential that our children learn these habits early on to foster a healthier future.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Global hand washing day is celebrated every year around the world to increase awareness and understanding among people about the importance of washing their hands with soap to stay away from germs and diseases. She said that germs are everywhere around us and we should wash our hands especially before eating so that they can’t enter our body. She said that we live in a world where most of our work done by our hands, so people can get easily affected by germs and there is a chance of getting sick if they do not wash their hands properly.

The event concluded with a discussion on hygiene and health, encouraging students to share what they learned with their families.

 

State Level Chess Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, proudly announces the outstanding achievement of Jaspreet Singh, who represented the school at the State Level Chess Tournament held at Malerkotla. Jaspreet demonstrated exceptional strategic skills and determination, securing the Silver Medal in the U-19 category. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended heartfelt congratulations to Jaspreet for his remarkable accomplishment. He acknowledged the hard work and dedication that led to this victory, emphasizing that such achievements elevate the school's reputation and inspire other students to excel in sports. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, also expressed immense pride in Jaspreet’s success. She praised his perseverance and encouraged him to continue striving for excellence, assuring him of the school’s full support in all future competitions. 

This victory is a moment of great pride for Green Land Convent School, and the entire school joined in celebrating Jaspreet Singh's success.

 

Celebrated Dussehra

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Dussehra’ in the premises of the school with pomp and show by giving the students an opportunity to understand the cultural roots of our country. 

The students of Kindergarten Wing commemorated the killing of demon Ravana by lord Rama with some entertaining activities like Puppet Making and Ravana Decoration Activity. They made fascinating hand-outs of Ravana with the help of their teachers in the class in puppet making activity. The students of Foundational Stage commemorated the killing of demon Ravana by lord Rama with some entertaining activities. They made fascinating hand-outs of Ravana with the help of their parents as demonstrated by their teachers in online class. A number of finger puppets were also crafted with the faces of Rama, Lakshmana Sita, Hanumana and Ravana. The Students also participated in fancy dress competition and came attired in the costumes of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Goddess Sita, Shabri and Hanuman. They did Colouring in the caricatures of Ravana, Meghnath & Kumbhkaran which were truly emphasizing the spirit of the festival ‘Victory of good over evil’. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse. He said that Ravana was very intelligent. His knowledge was equal to the knowledge of ten heads. His ten heads are symbolic of his great wisdom. He inspired the students to be genuine in their doings. He said that we should celebrate the victory of righteousness over wrongdoing, truth over deception, and light over darkness. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students with the history behind the festival. She said that Dussehra commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as described in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana and this victory symbolizes the triumph of righteousness, truth, and dharma over evil, falsehood and adharma. She inspired the students to learn valuable lessons about the importance of upholding moral values, standing up against injustice, and the ultimate triumph of good.  She congratulated the students for their stupendous performance and also motivated them to follow the path of truth, righteousness in their action and deeds as well. 

Conclusively, the celebration was aimed to inculcate religious, spiritual, moral aura among students which seemed to be personified in their gestures.

 

Celebrated Sharad Navratri

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana joyfully celebrated Sharad Navratri with enthusiasm and bliss. This auspicious festival, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, was marked by vibrant activities that engaged our young learners and instilled in them a sense of cultural appreciation and devotion.

To honour the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga, a role play activity was organized for students of Foundational and Preparatory Stage. Children enthusiastically dressed up as the various forms of the Goddess, including Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Each class presented their roles with great zeal, narrating stories that highlighted the significance of each incarnation. This activity not only provided an opportunity for students to showcase their acting skills but also deepened their understanding of the rich cultural heritage associated with Navratri.

In addition to the role play, the school hosted an Inter-House Artistry Basket Decoration Competition was organised for Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary Stage. The students from various houses displayed their creativity by decorating baskets with vibrant colours, intricate designs, and traditional motifs inspired by the festival. The competition fostered teamwork and encouraged artistic expression, as students collaborated to create beautiful pieces that reflected the spirit of Navratri.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Navaratri celebrates victory of good over evil by Goddess Durga. He said that for many people Navratri is a time of religious reflection and fasting, while for others it is a time for dancing and feasting. He said that Goddess Durga symbolizes the divine forces (positive energy) known as divine shakti (feminine energy/ power) that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. She protects her devotees from evil powers and safeguards them.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Goddess Durga is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. She said that the festival celebrates all the great qualities of the Goddess, and is also symbolic in nurturing and honouring the abilities of women - whether our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, teachers and all the women. She wished everyone Happy Navratri and wished for good health and prosperity of all the students as well as teachers.

Overall, the celebration of Sharad Navratri at School was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on the hearts of our students and reinforcing their connection to Indian culture and traditions.

 

Celebrated National Postal Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated National Postal Day with a focus on raising awareness about the significance of postal services in our lives.

To engage our students and promote creativity, a Post Box Making Activity was organized for Preparatory Stage. The students enthusiastically participated in crafting their own post boxes using various materials, including cardboard, paint, and decorative items. The activity encouraged teamwork and creativity, allowing students to explore their artistic skills while learning about the importance of postal communication.

As part of the activity, the students were educated about the history of the postal system in India, its evolution over the years, and its crucial role in everyday life. They also discussed how letters and parcels connect families and friends, bridging distances and fostering communication.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that on this occasion of World Post Day, it is important to understand the economic importance of postal services and honour it for the way it links the whole world. He said that the Internet creates as well as destroys whereas a post always just gives. While honouring the service that brings people closer every day, he motivated all to take a break from technology and write a letter and share your feelings with your loved ones.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that today, the world has become a global village. Communication and information technology play a crucial role in bringing the world close together. She articulated that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the young Green Knights took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal and said that the activity was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

The event concluded with an exhibition of the students' post boxes, showcasing their creativity and hard work. This engaging activity not only highlighted the significance of National Postal Day but also promoted the spirit of innovation and collaboration among students.

Overall, the celebration of National Postal Day at School was a great success, reinforcing the importance of communication and the role of postal services in connecting our societies.

 

WORLD SMILE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Smile Day in its school premises to recognize the profound impact that a simple smile can have on individuals and communities.

On this special day, an Emoji Making Activity was organized for Foundational and Preparatory Stage, allowing the young learners  to express their feelings and showcase their art skills. The students enthusiastically engaged in creating colourful emoji faces, each representing different emotions such as happiness, joy, and excitement. The classrooms were adorned with vibrant displays of their artistic creations, reflecting the unique personalities of each child and bringing smiles to the faces of everyone present.

To further enhance the spirit of the day, teachers facilitated interactive sessions that encouraged children to share stories about what makes them smile. Students participated in group discussions, where they expressed their feelings about friendship, family, and the things they love. This joyful activity aimed to create an atmosphere of happiness and camaraderie, promoting not only artistic expression but also emotional awareness and connection among peers.

Additionally, the day included fun activities such as smile-themed games, where students participated in relay races and team-building exercises, all designed to promote teamwork and laughter. The highlight was a "Smile Wall," where students could post notes sharing what makes them smile, creating a collective tapestry of joy and positivity.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools emphasized the significance of smiles in his address. He remarked that a smile is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and today, let us celebrate the power of positivity and kindness. In a world that often faces challenges, a simple smile has the extraordinary ability to bridge gaps and bring people together. He said that we should collectively strive to create more reasons to smile, fostering a spirit of compassion, understanding, and unity.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her enthusiasm about the initiative, stating that a smile is a universal language that transcends barriers. She said that smile has the power to brighten someone's day and create a sense of unity and World Smile Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of smiles on the face of our students.

Overall, this event had a ripple effect of positivity that extends beyond our campus and into the wider world.

 

World Animal Welfare Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana commemorated World Animal Welfare Day in the school premises. The aim of the activity was to nurture compassion and empathy and to raise awareness among students about the welfare of animals and their importance in our ecosystem.

To celebrate this special day, an Animal Finger Puppet Making Activity was organized for our Foundational and Preparatory Stage. The students enthusiastically participated in crafting their own animal finger puppets using colourful materials, such as felt, paper, and decorative items. This hands-on activity not only allowed the young learners to express their creativity but also fostered a deeper understanding of different animal species and their characteristics.

In addition to the puppet-making activity, the school hosted a movie show featuring a heartwarming animated film focused on animal friends and their adventures. The movie encouraged discussions about kindness, friendship, and the importance of treating animals with care and respect. After the show, teachers engaged the children in conversations about the roles animals play in our lives and the significance of animal welfare.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools emphasized the importance of this day, stating that World Animal Welfare Day reminds us of our responsibility to protect and care for our animal friends. He said that it is vital that we instill values of compassion and empathy in our young learners so that they grow up to be responsible citizens who respect all living beings.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that we should foster a sense of empathy towards animals from a young age. She said that through activities like the finger puppet making and the movie show, we aim to teach our students the importance of kindness and compassion in our interactions with all creatures. She said that the celebration not only enhanced the students’ creativity but also instilled a sense of responsibility toward animal welfare, promoting an understanding of the need to protect the environment and its inhabitants.

Overall, World Animal Welfare Day was a memorable experience, filled with creativity, fun, and important lessons about compassion towards animals.

 

Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana commemorated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi- the Father of the Nation, with a series of events filled with reverence for his principles of non-violence, truth, and peace.  

The day began with a heartfelt floral tribute by the school's Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, honoring Mahatma Gandhi's monumental role in India's freedom struggle and his lifelong dedication to the ideals of satyagraha and ahimsa.  

The students from various classes delivered thought-provoking speeches, shedding light on the profound impact of Gandhi's philosophy on the world. Their speeches highlighted his unwavering belief in truth and non-violence as powerful tools for change. The students emphasized the relevance of his teachings in today's world, where peaceful solutions are needed more than ever. 

A special PowerPoint presentation was showcased, narrating the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, from his early years to his leadership in the Indian independence movement. The presentation depicted key moments such as the Dandi March and the Quit India Movement, reminding everyone of his immense contribution to India's freedom. It also reflected on how his legacy continues to shape movements for peace and justice globally. 

Adding a creative touch to the celebration, students of the primary wing performed a skit portraying significant events from Gandhi's life, such as his struggle in South Africa and his leadership in India's non-violent resistance against British rule. The enactment left a lasting impression on the audience, reinforcing the importance of truth, simplicity, and self-discipline in our lives. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools urged the students to imbibe Mahatma Gandhi's values in their daily lives. He remarked that Gandhiji's unwavering commitment to non-violence and truth should guide us in today's turbulent times. His life teaches us that real strength lies in patience, tolerance, and kindness. He told that students to rise above hatred and division and work towards building a peaceful and harmonious society. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara encouraged the students to follow the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji was not just a leader; he was a symbol of moral courage and selflessness. His journey of truth and non-violence is a timeless lesson for us all. She said that all the students must embrace his teachings of honesty, respect for others, and the power of peaceful action in their lives. 

On the whole, the event concluded with students and staff taking a pledge to uphold the values of peace, truth, and justice, ensuring that Mahatma Gandhi's ideals continue to guide future generations.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya – Basketball District Level Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, is proud to announce its exceptional performance in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya – Basketball District Level Tournament.

In the U-17 Boys category, Aryan Chauhan and Akash displayed remarkable skill and teamwork, securing the Bronze Medal.

In the U-21 Boys category, Karan and Samarth also clinched the Bronze Medal, further adding to the school's growing legacy of excellence in sports.

Additionally, in the U-14 Boys category, Daksh and in U-17 Boys Category- Akash have been selected for the State Level Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya Tournament, showcasing the school's success in nurturing young talent.

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed his pride in the students' achievements and emphasized the importance of sports in building character and discipline. He encouraged all students to actively engage in physical activities and wished the selected players the best for the upcoming State Level Tournament. He said that such achievements strengthen our resolve to support young athletes in their pursuit of excellence.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara applauded the hard work and determination of the players. She highlighted the crucial role that sports play in shaping a student's overall personality. She remarked that our students have not only brought laurels to the school but also set an example of dedication and perseverance. She assured the athletes of the school's continued encouragement and support as they move forward.

On the whole, the players were in jubilant mood.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya District Level Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya District Level Competition. The school's athletes exhibited exceptional skill and perseverance, bringing pride and honor to the institution.

In the U-17 Girls' category, Pehal clinched the Gold Medal in the 400-meter hurdle event, impressing everyone with her dedication and talent. She was selected to represent the district at the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya State Athletic Meet.

In the U-21 Girls' category, Raunakpreet earned the Silver Medal in the 200-meter race, securing her spot in the state-level competition.

Both athletes will now proceed to the State Level Kheda Vatan Punjab Diya Meet, further representing the School and the district with pride.

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools extended his heartfelt congratulations to both Pehal and Raunakpreet for their remarkable performances. He expressed that their achievements reflected their hard work and commitment to excellence. He expressed his confidence that both girls would continue to excel at the state level and bring laurel for the School.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara also conveyed her congratulations to Pehal and Raunakpreet. She remarked that their passion and determination had earned them well-deserved recognition, making the school immensely proud. She emphasized the importance of sports in building both physical and mental strength, as well as fostering life skills such as perseverance, resilience, and teamwork.

On the whole, the athletes were in jubilant mood and everyone celebrated their success.

 

Birth Anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana marked the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh with a series of events filled with patriotism and reverence for his sacrifice. 

The celebration commenced with a floral tribute by the school's Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, in honour of Bhagat Singh’s heroic contribution to India's independence movement. 

The students delivered inspirational speeches highlighting the values of courage, selflessness, and determination that Shaheed-E- Azam Bhagat Singh embodied. Their speeches emphasized the importance of his revolutionary spirit and the enduring impact of his ideals on today's youth. 

A PowerPoint presentation showcasing the life and legacy of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh was also displayed, offering a detailed narrative of his revolutionary activities and the struggles he faced for the freedom of the nation. The presentation served as a powerful reminder of the price of India’s independence and the responsibility that comes with it. 

One of the standout moments of the event was a role-play activity performed by students of the foundational stage, portraying key moments from Bhagat Singh’s life. The young participants captivated the audience with their enactment of the revolutionary’s fearless decisions and his unwavering commitment to the freedom struggle. The activity not only engaged the students but also allowed them to understand Bhagat Singh’s legacy in an interactive and creative manner. 

 The honourable  Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools urged the students to learn from Bhagat Singhs life, stating, his unwavering resolve and his willingness to sacrifice for the greater good should inspire all of us, especially the youth. He said that Bhagat Singh's legacy teaches us the importance of courage, integrity, and a strong sense of duty towards our country. He added that the younger generation must rise above challenges, be bold in their actions, and contribute positively to nation-building. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara encouraged the students to emulate Bhagat Singh’s values in their own lives. She said that Bhagat Singh was a man of action, driven by a deep love for his country. His passion, intellectual curiosity, and sense of justice are qualities that today’s youth must embrace. He reminds us to be fearless in the pursuit of truth and to dedicate ourselves to the betterment of society. 

On the whole, the event concluded with a pledge by the students and staff to uphold the values of courage, patriotism, and integrity, ensuring that Bhagat Singh’s ideals continue to inspire future generations.

 

CRICKET TOURNAMENT (U-14) BY Ludhiana District Cricket Association (L.D.C.A.)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly added another feather to its cap with the distinguished selection of its U-14 Cricket Players by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association (L.D.C.A.). 

It is noteworthy that two of our talented cricketers—Jaskaranveer Singh Saini, excelling as Wicket Keeper, and Ansh Yadav, proficient as a Medium Pacer and Spinner—have been selected by the L.D.C.A., showcasing their exemplary skills and commitment to the sport.

This significant achievement not only highlights the school's stanch commitment to foster sports talent but also underscores its dedication to create an environment where students are encouraged to excel both academically and in extracurricular activities. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to the students on their impressive accomplishments. He emphasized that their selection is a reflection of the students' relentless dedication, coupled with the invaluable guidance of their coaches. He further added that such accolades serve to elevate the school's stature while inspiring other students to actively pursue sports and aim for excellence. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, expressed her immense pride in the students' remarkable feat, lauding their resilience and unwavering effort. She noted that their success embodies the core values of dedication, perseverance, and discipline, which the school strives to instill in every student. She encouraged them to maintain their pursuit of excellence, reassuring them of the school’s full support in all their future endeavours. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the achievements of its volleyball players, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

 

State Level Table Tennis Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has added another accolade to its list of achievements with a commendable performance in the State Level Table Tennis Tournament, securing Second Runner Up position in U-19 category. 

In the U-19 category, Prabhnoor Kaur displayed remarkable skill and tenacity, earning a Second Runner-Up Position, earning a Bronze Medal with her exceptional performance. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to Prabhnoor Kaur on her impressive accomplishment. He expressed her belief that such victories not only uplift the spirit of the school but also inspire other students to participate actively in sports. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, shared her joy over the Prabhnoor Kaur’s success, commending her for her resilience and consistent effort. She highlighted that her achievements reflect the values of dedication and perseverance that the school instils in its students.

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the achievements of its volleyball players, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyaan – Basketball District Level Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana,  proudly announced the outstanding achievements of its students in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyan- 2024 (District Level) Competition. The players from the school displayed remarkable talent and determination, bringing home a total of four medals: One Gold, Two Silver and One Bronze across various Athletics events. 

In U-17 Category, Sehajpreet Kaur secured the Winner's position, winning a Gold Medal in the said tournament while Jasmine Sharma and Harshita Thakur claimed the First Runners-Up Position earning Silver Medal and Namrita Tondon fetched second runners-up position adding a Bronze Medal to the school's tally. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the winners and highlighted the importance of sports in fostering discipline, teamwork, and resilience. He urged all students to continue balancing both academics and sports for their overall development. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her immense pride in the students' dedication and sportsmanship. She emphasized that the school always encourages a spirit of excellence, not just in academics but in extracurricular pursuits as well. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the students' victories, honouring their efforts in bringing pride to the institution.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyaan – Chess District Level Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, is proud to announce its exceptional performance in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyaan – Chess District Level Tournament.

In the U-17 category, Jaspreet Singh Kaur emerged victorious, securing the top position and claiming the Gold Medal with exceptional skill and determination. In the U-21 category, Yuvraj Singh and in the U-31-40 category, Mr. Rohit Bajaj, teacher, Physical Education Department showcased his strategic acumen in the said competition.

It is a moment of great pride that three participants from the school, including one faculty member, have earned the prestigious honour of advancing to the State Level Chess Tournament.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to the students for their outstanding achievements. He acknowledged their hard work and the dedication of their coaches, highlighting that these victories not only enhance the school's reputation but also inspire other students to actively participate in sports. He wished all the players good luck for State Level Chess Tournament.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, expressed her immense pride in the students' accomplishments. She commended their perseverance and dedication, which reflect the values of resilience and commitment that the school upholds. She encouraged the athletes to continue striving for excellence and assured them of the school’s full support in their future endeavours.

On the whole, the entire school joined in celebrating the achievements of its players, recognizing their dedication and hard work.

 

ZONAL LEVEL ATHLETICS TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, added another jewel in it's crown with outstanding performance of its students at the Zonal Level Athletic Meet. The young athletes showcased exceptional skill and determination, winning a total of 9 medals, including 4 Gold and 5 Silver medals.

In the Under-19 Boys Category, Suhail Raza secured a Silver medal in the 400 meters race, demonstrating remarkable speed and resilience.

In the Under-19 Girls Category, the team of Raunakpreet, Navdeep, Namrita, and Harleen won the Silver medal in the 4x100 meters Relay race, showing impeccable coordination and teamwork.

Raunakpreet Kaur further shined by clinching two Gold medals in both the 100 meters and 200 meters races, making her one of the top performers of the event. She has been selected to represent the school at the District Level Tournament.

In the Under-17 Girls Category, Pehal exhibited extraordinary athleticism by winning two Gold medals—one in the 110 meters hurdles and another in the Long Jump, a testament to her versatility and strength. She has also been selected for the District Level Tournament.

The school celebrated a total of 9 medals, with 4 Gold and 5 Silver, a proud achievement for the school.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the honorable Chairman, Chain of  Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the winners. He emphasized the importance of sports in the holistic development of students, stating that participation in athletics nurtures qualities like perseverance, leadership, and discipline. He encouraged the students to keep striving for excellence both in sports and academics, highlighting the value of a balanced life.

Dr. Jyoti Pujara, the esteemed Principal of the school, praised the students for their stellar achievements. She commended their dedication and hard work, and emphasized the school's commitment to supporting students in their athletic pursuits. She reinforced the belief that success in sports builds character and teaches essential life skills, encouraging all students to engage actively in physical activities alongside their academic endeavours.

Overall, the school takes great pride in these achievements and applauds the athletes for bringing honor to the School.

 

Hindi Diwas

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated Hindi Diwas in its school premises. 

The Students participated by slogan writing and reflections on the importance of Hindi as the Official Language of India. The activity aimed to promote the use of Hindi and to highlight its role in preserving the rich cultural and literary heritage of the country. 

The Honourable Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, emphasized the significance of Hindi Diwas, highlighting how Hindi, as our Official Language, unites the diverse cultures of India. He mentioned that Hindi reflects the beauty and richness of our heritage and urged everyone to embrace it with pride. He also said that understanding and promoting one's own language fosters a sense of identity and belonging. He acknowledged the fact that Hindi is not just a medium of communication but a powerful tool that bridges generations and traditions, and it deserves utmost respect and reverence. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, remarked that Hindi Diwas is a reminder of the beauty and importance of our mother tongue. She said that Hindi represents the essence of Indian culture and its rich history. She further encouraged students to nurture and preserve the language, as it carries the spirit of unity and identity for every Indian. She expressed her belief that celebrating Hindi is celebrating our roots, and that every individual should take pride in their language while embracing its elegance and simplicity. 

On the whole, the Hindi Diwas celebration was a meaningful event that reinforced the significance of Hindi in maintaining cultural identity and unity, inspiring students to embrace and celebrate their linguistic heritage.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyan 2024 (Block Level Volleyball) Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly announced the remarkable performance of its U-17 boys’ Volleyball team in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyan 2024 (Block Level Volleyball) competition. The team displayed exceptional teamwork and skill, securing the II Runners-Up position and earning the prestigious Bronze Medal. 

The team members, Paramveer, Nitin and Amaan showed great determination and resilience throughout the tournament, overcoming tough competition to achieve this remarkable feat. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team, emphasizing the importance of sports in building character, promoting teamwork, and enhancing leadership skills. He encouraged the students to continue striving for excellence both in academics and on the sports field. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, expressed her immense pride in the students' achievement, commending their dedication and perseverance. She reaffirmed the school's commitment to fostering a culture of holistic development, where sports and academics go hand in hand, enabling students to excel in all areas of life. 

On the whole, the school celebrated the team's success, honouring their efforts and the pride they have brought to the institution.

 

Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyan- 2024 (Block Level Athletics) Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana,  proudly announced the outstanding achievements of its students in the Kheda Vatan Punjab Diyan- 2024 (Block Level Athletics) competition. The athletes from the school displayed remarkable talent and determination, bringing home a total of four medals: Two Gold and Two Silver across various Athletics events. 

In U-21 Category, Raunakpreet secured the Winner's position, winning a Gold Medal in the 200 meters event while Pehal of U-17 Category claimed the Winner's position in the Long Jump, earning another Gold Medal for the school. Raunakpreet also secured First Runners Up Position in the 100 meters, earning a Silver Medal, and Pehal secured a I Runners Up Position in the 200 meters event, adding another Silver Medal to the school's tally. 

Furthermore, their outstanding performance has secured them a coveted spot in the District Level Athletic Meet. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the winners and highlighted the importance of sports in fostering discipline, teamwork, and resilience. He urged all students to continue balancing both academics and sports for their overall development. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her immense pride in the students' dedication and sportsmanship. She emphasized that the school always encourages a spirit of excellence, not just in academics but in extracurricular pursuits as well. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the students' victories, honouring their efforts in bringing pride to the institution.

 

District Level Skating Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, proudly announced the remarkable achievements of its students in the Open District Level Skating Tournament. The young skaters showcased their talent and determination, securing podium finishes in various categories by fetching a total of five medals. 

In the Under 5-7 Age Category, Aadiv Singh, a student of Class I, earned the Bronze Medal with the Third Position. Similarly, Dhurvi from Class III secured the Bronze Medal with the Third Position in the Under 7-9 Age category. Additionally, Dhurvi of class III and Ojaspreet of Class IV, also won the Bronze Medal with the Third Position in the Lap Road Race for the same age group. 

In the Under 9-11 Age Category, Gorvi Sharma, a student of Class V, performed exceptionally well and achieved the Second Runners-Up Position. 

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the students. He highlighted the importance of sports in shaping a well-rounded individual, emphasizing that athletic pursuits not only promote physical fitness but also instill values such as discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. He encouraged students to actively participate in sports alongside academics, as both are essential for holistic development. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, also commended the students on their impressive performances. She reiterated that the school believes in fostering talent both in the classroom and on the sports field, recognizing that sports teach valuable life lessons such as resilience and determination. She assured the students of the school’s continued support in their athletic endeavours, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between sports and studies. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the students’ achievements, acknowledging their dedication and hard work in bringing honor to the school.

 

District Level Volleyball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has added another accolade to its list of achievements with a commendable performance in the District Level Volleyball Tournament, securing First Runners Up positions in both the U-14 and U-17 categories. 

In the U-14 Boys category, Yash displayed remarkable skill and tenacity, earning a First Runners-Up Position due to his exceptional performance. 

In the U-17 Boys category, Paramveer also showed outstanding talent, securing a First Runners-Up position. His success underscores the school's dedication to nurturing athletic talent and encouraging students to achieve their best. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to the students on their impressive accomplishments. He emphasized that their success is a testament to the hard work and commitment of both the students and their coaches. He expressed his belief that such victories not only uplift the spirit of the school but also inspire other students to participate actively in sports. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, shared her joy over the students' success, commending them for their resilience and consistent effort. She highlighted that their achievements reflect the values of dedication and perseverance that the school instills in its students. She encouraged the athletes to continue striving for excellence and assured them of the school’s full support in all their future endeavors. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the achievements of its volleyball players, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

 

Winners of 5th PTAKO Open All India Karate Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, is proud to announce its exceptional performance at the 5th PTAKO Open All India Karate Championship. The school's athletes showcased remarkable talent and skill, bringing home a total of 8 Gold and 9 Silver medals, and earning the Best Team Trophy in this prestigious tournament.

In the Under-14 Category, the boys’ team excelled with Atesham winning Gold and Tejas securing Silver. The girls’ team performed exceptionally well, with Rimi Saha, Prabhleen and Saina Thakur each earning Gold, and Harleen, Rashi, and Abhiranya achieving Silver.

In the Under-17 & 19 Category, the girls’ team continued the success with Sana Ahuja, Anu, and Arshpreet each winning Gold, while Randeep, Rudrakshi, and Ranveer earned Silver. On the boys' side, Dhruv claimed Gold, while Rijul and Harman Saini received Silver.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his warm congratulations to the students for their outstanding achievements. He acknowledged their hard work and the dedication of their coaches, highlighting that these victories not only enhance the school's reputation but also inspire other students to actively participate in sports.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, expressed her immense pride in the students' accomplishments. She commended their perseverance and dedication, which reflect the values of resilience and commitment that the school upholds. She encouraged the athletes to continue striving for excellence and assured them of the school’s full support in their future endeavors.

On the whole, the entire school joined in celebrating the achievements of its karate players, recognizing their dedication and hard work.

 

Celebrated National Grandparents' Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Grandparents' Day with immense joy and enthusiasm, paying tribute to the timeless love, wisdom, and guidance of grandparents. The event was a heartwarming occasion filled with performances and messages that celebrated the unique bond shared between generations.

The event commenced with the floral welcoming of the chief guest, our Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, and Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara Ma'am, whose presence added grace to the ceremony.

The ceremonial Lamp Lighting was performed by the dignitaries, symbolizing the light of knowledge and wisdom that grandparents impart to the younger generation. This was followed by a melodious Singing Performance of the welcome song "Swagatam," which set the tone for the celebrations with its soothing and welcoming notes.

One of the most delightful moments of the day was the spirited Dance Performance on the song "Dada Ki Chhadi," which filled the room with energy and joy.

The event continued with mesmerizing Solo Performances by grandparents who showcased their talents and expressed their love and respect for their grandparents through their acts. The Ramp Walk, featuring the grandparents, was a sight to behold, with their elegance and charm leaving the audience in awe.

In a special tribute, the grandparents themselves took to the stage. Their rendition of the classic Group Song, "Ek Din Bik Jaega" filled the room with nostalgia, while their lively Group Dance Mash-Up demonstrated that age is no barrier to having fun and participating with joy.

The musical journey continued with soul-stirring performances- "tune jo hai diya" and the emotional Grandma-Grandpa—highlighting the special connection between the older and younger generations. The vibrant Dance Performance on "Aaboodana" added a colorful and energetic touch to the event, leaving everyone in high spirits.

The honourable Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra Sir said that Grandparents are the anchors of our lives, grounding us in tradition and guiding us through life’s storms. He said that today, we celebrate not just their presence, but their role as custodians of values and wisdom.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Grandparents are the keepers of family traditions, the bearers of wisdom, and the guardians of our hearts. She said that their love is unconditional, and their blessings are a gift that we carry with us always.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the hard work of the students, teachers, and, most importantly, the grandparents who made the day truly special.

 

Celebrated National Nutrition Week

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated National Nutrition Week from September 2, 2024, to September 6, 2024, with great enthusiasm through a series of classwise activities designed to educate students from Pre-Nursery to Grade II about the importance of healthy eating habits.

The young learners were actively engaged in fun and informative sessions, such as "My Favorite Fruit" Show and Tell, Fruit Salad Making, and creating a "Whole Grain Pizza," where they explored the benefits of a balanced diet. These activities aimed to instill healthy eating practices from an early age, helping students understand the significance of nutrition for overall health and well-being.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the esteemed Chairman of the Green Land Schools, commended the initiative and expressed his delight over the success of the event. He highlighted the importance of teaching children about nutrition early on, as these habits lay the foundation for a healthier future. He acknowledged the collective efforts of the teachers and students in making the week a meaningful and educational experience.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara also praised the enthusiasm and active participation of the students. She emphasized that such interactive activities play a crucial role in building awareness about health and nutrition among young minds. She encouraged parents to support and reinforce these healthy habits at home, ensuring that the lessons learned during National Nutrition Week become a part of the students' everyday lives.

Overall, National Nutrition Week at our school was a resounding success, creating a lively and educational atmosphere where students could learn about the importance of nutrition and make informed choices for a healthy lifestyle.

 

CELEBRATED TEACHERS' DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Teacher’s day with great eagerness and enthusiasm. To mark the great Teacher & Philosophyist, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday and to thank the teaching faculty, the students organised a great show dedicated to their teachers.

The event commenced with students of Class XII extending a floral welcome to the Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools and revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara and cutting the ceremonial ribbon, marking the beginning of the celebrations.

The program was led off by an innovative inauguration where the school the Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, staff members and students paid a floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Jaspreet and Satvik of Class XII gave a peek into the life of Dr. Radhakrishnan and expressed their gratitude through their speeches by bringing everyone’s attention to the immense importance of teachers and the role they play in children’s lives. As the speech concluded, various rapturous singing and dance performances by students of class XII left everyone mesmerized and awe-struck. The day was filled with engaging activities, including one-minute games such as Tie, Puzzle & Quiz, Spin a Story, and Musical Chairs with a twist, which were conducted in two rounds for the teachers. The games brought much excitement and exuberance, as teachers enjoyed the playful moments together.

As a tribute, students of senior classes initiated to pseudo-teacher session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Coordinators and teachers of all subjects. Students were attired as teachers aping the style of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools expressed his admiration for the dedication and hard work of the teaching staff. He acknowledged their invaluable contribution to shaping the future of the students and praised their commitment to excellence. He reflected on the joy and fulfillment that the teaching profession brings. He highlighted the remarkable efforts of the teachers and their significant impact on the students' lives, conveying her gratitude and appreciation for their unwavering support.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara addressed all the teachers with her inspiring words. She congratulated and thanked the educators for their diligence, sincerity and hard work. Teacher’s Day is not just a day to acknowledge our teachers’ hard work but also an opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role they play in shaping the future of our students and society.

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students! The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by the student council.

 

Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, observed the Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with great reverence. 

A PowerPoint presentation was shown to the Students of Grades I to XII  to commemorate the teachings and messages of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Through these presentations, students explored the spiritual wisdom and ethical values contained within the holy scripture, emphasizing principles such as equality, humility, and compassion. The young orators also conveyed their deep reverence to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji through their speeches. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Green Land Schools, shared his thoughts on the occasion, highlighting the relevance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib's teachings in fostering a society based on equality and respect for all. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib teaches the oneness of God, the equality of all people, and the importance of living a truthful, honest life. She said that we can learn selfless service, compassion, and humility from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to live spiritually enlightened and righteous life. 

On the whole, the event was a profound tribute to the teachings of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, encouraging students to embrace the values of peace, harmony, and respect for all.

 

District Level Skating Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has once again showcased its sporting prowess with a commendable performance in the District Level Skating Competitions. 

In the U-11 Boys category, Ojaspreet secured a Bronze medal in the 1000-meter race, while Gurjaap also won a Bronze medal in the 500-meter race. Their achievements reflect their dedication and hard work in the sport of skating. 

In the U-14 Boys category, Ankit demonstrated remarkable skill and clinched a Bronze medal in the 500-meter race, further highlighting the school's commitment to nurturing young talent in diverse sports. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the winners. He praised their determination and enthusiasm, noting that these achievements bring great honor to the school and inspire their peers to excel in sports and other extracurricular activities. He emphasized the importance of participating in sports for the overall development of students and encouraged them to pursue excellence in all fields. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, expressed her immense pride and joy in the students' success. She commended their perseverance and commitment, acknowledging that these traits are vital for achieving excellence. She assured the young athletes of the school’s continuous support and encouragement as they strive to reach greater heights in their sporting endeavors. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the victories of these talented young skaters, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

 

District Level Karate Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, has added another feather to its cap with an impressive performance in the District Level Karate Tournament, securing a total of five medals. 

In the U-14 Boys category, Tejas showcased his skill and determination, earning a Silver medal for his outstanding performance. 

In the U-17 Boys category, Dhruv also demonstrated exceptional talent, winning a Silver medal, while Money Kumar secured a Bronze medal, highlighting their commitment and excellence in the sport of karate. 

In the U-19 Boys category, both Manthan and Amanjeet exhibited commendable skills, each securing a Bronze medal. Their achievements reflect the school's dedication to fostering diverse talents among its students. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the students for their remarkable achievements. He lauded their hard work, discipline, and competitive spirit, emphasizing that such accomplishments not only bring pride to the school but also serve as a source of inspiration for other students to engage in sports and strive for excellence. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, expressed her heartfelt pride in the students' success. She commended their perseverance and consistent efforts, underlining that these qualities are essential for achieving high standards. She assured the young karatekas of the school’s unwavering support as they continue to hone their skills and participate in future competitions. 

On the whole, the entire school celebrated the accomplishments of its talented karate athletes, appreciating their dedication and hard work.

 

District Level Table Tennis Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, once again demonstrated its excellence by securing Top Positions in the District Level Table Tennis Tournament.

In the U-17 Girls category, Sadhika showcased exceptional talent and clinched the First position, displaying her outstanding skills and dedication to the sport.

In the U-19 Girls category, Prabhnoor and Yashika both secured the First position, highlighting their remarkable talent and commitment.

It is here praiseworthy that Prabhnoor of U-19 category has been selected for State Level Table Tennis Tournament.

The honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the victorious students. He applauded their hard work, determination, and competitive spirit. He emphasized that such achievements not only bring pride to the school but also motivate other students to strive for excellence in their respective fields.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara,  expressed her immense pride and joy at the students' success. She acknowledged their dedication and consistency, underlining that these qualities are crucial for achieving such high standards. She encouraged the winners to continue their rigorous practice and assured them of the school's unwavering support as they advance to higher levels of competition.

On the whole, the entire school  rejoiced in the accomplishments of its talented table tennis players for their victory.

 

District Level Karate Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, once again proved it's excellence in the District Level Karate Tournament. 

In the U-17 Girls category, Sana Ahuja and Rimi Saha both clinched Gold Medals in the -40 kg and -48 kg weight categories, respectively, showcasing their superior skills and dedication. 

Harleen Kaur and Randeep Kaur also made their mark by winning Bronze Medals in the -68 kg and +68 kg categories. 

In the U-19 Girls category, Sana Rana secured a Bronze Medal in the -44 kg weight category. 

It is here noteworthy that Rimi Saha and Sana Ahuja of U-17 category have been selected for the State Level Karate Tournament further elevating the pride of the school. 

The honourable  Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the students on their remarkable accomplishments. He commended their relentless practice and spirit, He emphasized that these accolades serve as an inspiration to other students to pursue their passions and excel in their chosen fields. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, also expressed her pride and joy at the students' success. She praised their dedication and discipline, noting that these qualities are key to their achievements. She encouraged the students to continue their rigorous training and strive for excellence at the state level, assuring them of the school's full support. 

On the whole, the entire school was elated with this accomplishment of its young players.

 

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully organized an Inter-House Chess Competition to celebrate National Sports Day. This competition provided a platform for students from Classes VI to XII to showcase their strategic thinking and chess-playing skills, reflecting the school's dedication to fostering intellectual sports alongside physical activities.

The aforementioned competition was successfully organised by the Department of Physical Education, under the esteemed guidance of the School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara. 

Each of the school houses—Jagriti, Jyoti, Shakti and Kirti—was represented by five of its best chess players. The selected students demonstrated exceptional skills and strategic prowess, making the competition a thrilling experience. 

The top performers from each house were recognized for their strategic brilliance and dedication. The details of the winners is as follows:

POSITION	HOUSE NAME	STUDENT NAME
WINNER	JAGRITI	JASPREET SINGH YUVRAJ SINGH HARSHIT BHATOYA AMISH SUKHBIR SINGH
FIRST RUNNER UP	SHAKTI	JATIN ABHISHEK ASHAV SUKHMAN SINGH MOHD. TANISH
SECOND RUNNER UP	JYOTI	SATVIK PRITHI KALER KARAN SINGH RAYAT HARSHPREET SINGH ASHUTOSH
BEST PLAYER		JASPREET SINGH

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the honourable Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, praised the initiative and stated that such events like chess play a crucial role in the holistic development of our students, nurturing both mental agility and a sense of teamwork. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, commended the efforts of all participants, encouraging them to continue honing their skills and demonstrating the values of discipline and strategic thinking that chess embodies. She expressed pride in the students' enthusiasm and commitment, which contributed to the success of the event. 

Overall, the Inter-House Chess Competition was a resounding success, fostering a spirit of intellectual challenge and camaraderie among students, and reinforcing the importance of mental sports in education.

 

District Level Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana has once again proven its excellence in sports by delivering an impressive performance at the District Level Basketball Tournament. The school's talented teams showcased their skills and determination, achieving remarkable results across various categories. 

It is here noteworthy that the U-17 boys’team emerged victorious by clinching the Winners' position, while the U-14 and U-19 boys' teams both secured the First Runners Up position in their respective categories. 

The winners, including Karan and Ayush Ahuja from the U-19 category, Akash, Aryan, Saksham, and Sukhbir from the U-17 category, and Arshpreet and Daksh from the U-14 category, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship. Their dedication and hard work have not only earned them these prestigious positions but have also brought immense pride and recognition to the school. 

The Honourable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools,  extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements. He praised their commitment to the sport and also encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. He highlighted the importance of sports in shaping the character and discipline of students, wishing the young players continued success in their future endeavours. 

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara commended the students for their remarkable performances, applauding their perseverance and dedication. She expressed confidence in their abilities to achieve even greater heights in the upcoming competitions. 

On the whole, the players were in jubilant mood.

 

District Level Chess Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again showcased its exceptional talent in the District Level Chess Tournament. 

It was a moment of immense pride as Jaspreet Singh, a student in the U-19 category, clinched a Bronze Medal in the highly competitive event. 

Furthermore, his outstanding performance has secured him a coveted spot in the State Level Chess Tournament. 

The esteemed Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Jaspreet Singh for his commendable achievement. He lauded Jaspreet's dedication and relentless effort, encouraging him to continue pursuing excellence with the same passion and vigor. He emphasized the crucial role of sports and games in the holistic development of students, wishing Jaspreet the best of luck for his future endeavours. 

The School Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara commended Jaspreet Singh for his perseverance and commitment to the game. She praised his unwavering determination and tireless efforts that have once again brought glory to the school. She expressed her confidence in Jaspreet's abilities and looked forward to seeing him achieve even greater success at the state level. 

Overall, the atmosphere at the school was filled with celebration and pride.

 

District Level Hockey Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana demonstrated its prowess by securing the Second Runner’s Up Position in the highly competitive District Level Hockey Tournament. The tournament, which brought together teams from across the district, witnessed exceptional sportsmanship and showcased the team’s dedication and skill. 

In a series of exhilarating matches, the Hockey Team of the school U-14 girls Angel, Preet, Brina, Saanchi, Prabhnoor, Tejpreet, Niharika and Mehak of class VIII displayed exemplary teamwork, agility, and remarkable sportsmanship, ultimately earning them the coveted Bronze Medals. The competition, which featured some of the district’s finest hockey teams, proved to be a true test of the team’s abilities. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated them and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated and appreciated the players for the stupendous efforts and their talent.  She motivated them to refine their skills more to flourish in future. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

Zonal Level Chess Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, showcased exceptional talent and skill in the Zonal Level Chess Tournament 2024-25 by clinched the Second Position. In the said Competition, U-19 Category of Boys, it was represented by Jatin, Satvik Bhola,Yuvraj, Jaspreet Singh and Ashav. It is here praiseworthy that Jaspreet Singh from Class XI was selected for the District Level Chess Tournament. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Jaspreet and all other winners and participants. He praised their dedication, hard work, and the spirit of sportsmanship they exhibited throughout the tournament. He emphasized that such achievements are a reflection of the school's supportive environment and the students' unwavering commitment to excellence. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara lauded the students for their remarkable performances. She highlighted the importance of participating in sports to build discipline, confidence, and teamwork. She remarked that each student's achievement is a testament to their perseverance and talent. She encouraged all students to continue pursuing their passions with the same zeal and determination. 

Overall, it was a fantastic exposure for the students, and the school is immensely proud of their accomplishments.

 

Observed 79th Hiroshima Memorial Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed 79th Hiroshima Memorial Day in its school premises. It also promoted the message of "Peace" to mark the tragedy of the fatal bombing in Japan in 1945. It reminded the students about the dangers of nuclear warfare and drawing lessons from horrific past for a peaceful future.

"A powerpoint presentation was shown to the students to make them aware about the entire sequence of Hiroshima nuclear attack and the unimaginable wrath faced by the innocent population.  It also spread the message of peace through the display of images and posters such as No War, ban nuclear weapons and Human Race cannot co-exist with nuclear weapons for world peace, brotherhood and a message of hope for better future.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that nuclear weapons are the most destructive, inhumane weapons ever created on this Earth. He said that we must respect the victims of Hiroshima and salute the spirit of survivors. He inspired the youngsters to pledge to work for a nuclear-free safe world.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that more than 1,40,000 people in Hiroshima were killed in the world's first atomic bombing on Japan's Hiroshima. She said that nuclear weapons should be banned because they have unacceptable humanitarian consequences and pose a threat to humanity.

On the whole, the students pledged to spread the message of peace and harmony. The ceremony concluded with national anthem.

 

ZONAL LEVEL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana showcased exceptional talent and skill in the Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament 2024-25. The talented students of the school demonstrated remarkable performance across various categories, securing notable positions.

It is praiseworthy that Sadhika of U-17 Category and Prabhnoor & Yashika of U-19 category got selected in the upcoming District Level Tournament owing to their outstanding performance.

In the U-19 Girls category, our students: Prabhnoor, Drishti Sharma, Yashika and Himanshi Puniya clinched Silver Medal with their impressive play.

The U-17 Girls category consisting of Kanwalpreet Kaur, Sadhika Sharma, Mehtaab Kaur, Jassica and Sarabjot Kaur secured the Bronze Medal.

In the U-14 Girls Category, our team comprising of Hawanpreet Kaur,  Navneet Kaur, Sneha, Varsha Chaudhary and Divyanshi clinched Bronze Medal reflecting their dedication and teamwork.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants. He praised their dedication, hard work, and the spirit of sportsmanship they exhibited throughout the tournament. He emphasized that such achievements are a reflection of the school's supportive environment and the students' unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, lauded the students for their remarkable performances. She highlighted the importance of participating in sports to build discipline, confidence, and teamwork. She remarked that each student's achievement is a testament to their perseverance and talent. She encouraged all students to continue pursuing their passions with the same zeal and determination.

Overall, it was a fantastic exposure for the students, and the school is immensely proud of their accomplishments.

 

ORGANIZED VAN MAHOTSAV

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Van Mahotsav by organising Inter House Week Long Plantation Drive & other activities in its school premises with great vigour and enthusiasm. The initiative was a part of the ongoing efforts of school to instil a sense of environmental responsibility and nurture a greener tomorrow.

In week long plantation drive, the students from all four houses- Jyoti Jagriti, Shakti and Kirti actively participated in planting saplings and raising awareness about the importance of tree conservation. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII participated in the Plantation Drive enthusiastically.  The excitement of the students knew no bounds while they planted the saplings. Each house was allotted a specific area to plant the trees and beautify it using zero cost products. The students planted more than 500 eco-friendly plants like Ashoka, Bonsai, Palm, Neem, Rose,  etc. in the school campus and promised to take care of environment. Each house arranged and displayed the plants, pots, pebbles, bird houses, decorative material, in a presentable manner and gave the message of Green Earth through pla cards and quote.

The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Van Mahotsav, also known as the Festival of Trees, holds great significance as it highlights the vital role trees play in maintaining ecological balance and combating climate change. He said that as an institution that is dedicated to academic excellence and holistic development, we recognize the pressing need to instigate environmental awareness amongst the younger generation. He appreciated the efforts of all the students and said that the Inter House Tree Plantation Drive will not only allow the students to contribute actively to the environment but will also instil in them a profound understanding of their roles as custodians of our planet.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared her thoughts on the occasion and said that education goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. It encompasses nurturing values that promote sustainability and ecological harmony.

She said that one hears about Van Mahotsav very often and can see in newspapers the pictures of prominent people, children, as well as other people planting saplings. However, it is essential to remember that the real impact comes from our personal involvement in such initiatives, as our individual efforts contribute significantly to the success of such environmental movements. She said that global warming is increasing day by day and by 2050 million of species will extinct on our Mother Earth and we must stop buying products that are made by destroying the forests and try to ban them and practice the 3R rule- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to lower the need of raw materials from trees.

On the whole, the Tree Plantation Drive was an inclusive event, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to collaborate in fostering a cleaner and greener campus.

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Painting Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, once again proved its mettle in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (Central Zone) Painting Competition. Chirag of Class XII won the Appreciation Award in Category II on the theme “Weather wonders Rainbow to Storm”.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various schools, showcasing their artistic talent and creativity. Chirag's achievement is a testament to his dedication and hard work, making the school proud.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, congratulated Chirag and encouraged him to continue his journey with the same dedication and perseverance. He acknowledged Chirag's commitment to excellence and commended his ability to express profound thoughts through his art. He emphasized that such achievements reflect the school's supportive environment and the students’ willingness to strive for greatness.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, extended heartfelt congratulations to Chirag for his outstanding performance. She highlighted the importance of participating in such competitions to develop confidence and artistic skills. Dr. Pujara mentioned that Chirag's achievement is a testament to his perseverance and talent.

Overall, it was a great exposure for the students.

 

Rain Dance Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana along with the little angles enthused with the joy of dancing celebrated ‘Rain Dance Party’ with great zeal and fervor. The jovial faces and sparkling eyes with merriment said it all. The students looked adorable in their costumes and enjoyed to the fullest.

The ground was joyfully resplendent with water sprinklers and music. The beats gave the effect of a roaring storm and thundering clouds which declined gradually. Suddenly the area was filled with showers of artificial rain from all around, accompanied with rhythmic beats, music and songs. All the tiny tots were looking winsome in their swimming costumes with their colourful umbrellas. The Little rock stars of Pre-Primary danced to the thrilling music which infused the atmosphere with energy and fun. Children enjoyed themselves thoroughly as they experienced the joy of splashing about in the puddles, having fun in the rain while staying protected from the rains in their raincoats. The multi-hued raincoats and umbrellas and the bright eyed, smiling faces of the children infused the atmosphere with energy and fun.

Back in the classes, the children were engaged in activities related to the Monsoon or the rainy season. They learnt new vocabulary, colored and painted umbrellas, and had all kind of fun & art craft activities to help them associate better with the rains and the accessories used in this season.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass but it's about learning to dance in the rain. He said that Rain Dance party helps the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit. Rain brings freshness and smile and so did our Rain Dance Party. He said that such activities assist children to be open-hearted and bloom to their best effort. Even the shyest student too would be friendly with everybody in such convenient environment.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Rain dance is an exciting and enthralling activity for children. It's the time to beat the summer heat and dance and sing under the blue sky. She further said that Rain Dance Party helped the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit.

Over all, it was a magical moment for the little angels as they had a great time together.

 

Martyrdom Day of 'Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed the death anniversary of the revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh with devotion in the school premises. The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh. 

As a mark of commemorating the Death Anniversary of Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh Ji, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The young orators narrated the contribution of Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh Ji in the freedom movement. An informative and enlightening documentary describing the life history of S. Udham Singh particularly his witnessing the massacre of Jallianwala and avenging it by shooting down General Michael O’Dwyer was shown to the students. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that the students must be encouraged to draw inspiration from the indomitable spirit and sacrifice of Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh Ji, and to apply these values in their pursuit of excellence and service to the nation. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the students should seek inspiration to strive for the betterment and upliftment of society from the life of Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh Ji. 

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

ZONAL LEVEL KARATE TOURNAMENT 2024-25

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, showcased exceptional talent and skill in the Zonal Level Karate Tournament 2024-25, winning a total of 14 Medals across various categories.

In the U-19 girls' category, Sana Rana secured the Gold Medal, Anu Kumari achieved the Silver Medal, and both Tamanna and Arshpreet earned the Bronze Medal.

The U-17 girls' category saw outstanding performances with Sana Ahuja, Rimi Shah, Harleen Kaur, and Randeep Kaur all winning Gold Medals, Aashna Parveen taking the Silver Medal, and Ranveer Kaur earning the Bronze Medal.

In the U-14 girls' category, Mannat Chauhan clinched the Gold Medal, Rashi Gangar and Prabhleen both secured Silver Medals, and Palak earned the Bronze Medal. The school bagged a total of 14 Medals, including 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants. He praised their dedication, hard work, and the spirit of sportsmanship they exhibited throughout the tournament. He emphasized that such achievements are a reflection of the school’s supportive environment and the students’ unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, also lauded the students for their remarkable performances. She highlighted the importance of participating in sports to build discipline, confidence, and teamwork. She remarked that each student’s achievement is a testament to their perseverance and talent. She encouraged all students to continue pursuing their passions with the same zeal and determination.

Overall, it was a fantastic exposure for the students, and the school is immensely proud of their accomplishments.

 

GREEN LAND SR.SEC.PUBLIC SCHOOL, JALANDHAR BYPASS,LUDHIANA KARATE KAS EXCEL IN PUNJAB SCHOOLS ZONAL TOURNAMENT BY BAGGING 10 GOLD,06 SILVER & 05 BRONZE MEDALS

Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass, Ludhiana Karate-Kas bagged 10 Gold, 06 Silver & 05 Bronze Medals in Punjab Schools Zonal Tournament which was organised under the aegis of Punjab Schools Education Department at BVM, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana on 27thJuly,2024 for girls wherein number of players from various schools of PAU ZONE participated.

RESULT DETAILS

SR.NO.	U-19 (GIRLS)	WEIGHT CATEGORY (KG)	MEDAL
1	JASLEEN KAUR	-52	GOLD
2	GURKIRTI	-56	GOLD
3	NEHA CHOUDHARY	-60	GOLD
4	GURANCHALPREET KAUR	-64	SILVER
5	PRIYA RANI	-44	SILVER
6	KAVYA SHARMA	+68	SILVER
7	HARGUN	-48	BRONZE
SR.NO.	U-17 (GIRLS)	WEIGHT CATEGORY (KG)	MEDAL
1	JASMAN KAUR	-32	GOLD
2	PAVNI SAINI	-60	GOLD
3	REET	-64	GOLD
4	MINAL	-48	SILVER
5	AMRIT GUPTA	-68	SILVER
6	SIYA CHOUDHARY	-36	BRONZE
7	KANANPREET KAUR	-56	BRONZE
8	CATHERINE	+68	BRONZE
SR.NO.	U-14 (GIRLS)	WEIGHT CATEGORY (KG)	MEDAL
1	AVNEET KAUR	-26	GOLD
2	AANYA PURI	-30	GOLD
3	ANUPRIYA BHANSHI	-46	GOLD
4	PARIKA BHATIA	+50	GOLD
5	RAVLEEN KAUR	-34	SILVER
6	GANYA RAJDEV	-42	BRONZE

Following girls have been selected to represent PAU Zone in District Tournament:

JASLEEN KAUR, GURKIRTI & NEHA CHOUDHARY (U-19)

JASMAN KAUR, PAVANI SAINI & REET (U-17)

AVNEET KAUR, AANYA PURI, ANUPRIYA BHANSHI & PARIKA BHATIA (U-14)

The Chairman cum Director Dr.Rajesh Rudhra and Principal Mrs. Baldeep Pandher congratulated the students and the coach Mrs. Lakshmi Rao.

 

International Tiger Day

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated International Tiger Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrating this day was to promote the protection of the natural habitat of tigers and to spread awareness about the conservation of tigers.

To promote this cause, our young Green knights of Preparatory Stage participated in "Jungle Safari" in which the students came dressed up as tiger, bear, Mowgli, etc. The day began with a special morning assembly with a theme ‘Save Tigers’. The teachers briefed the students about the tigers, their natural habitat and causes of decreasing number. With spectacular poems showcasing the pitiful life of a tiger and other inspiring performances, the students encouraged their class mates to raise awareness about tiger conservation and actively participated in a global system of preserving our natural resources.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Tigers are our National Animal and they have a special place on this planet and in our lives. He also said that the youth should take inspiration from the tigers to be strong and fearless. He further said that without tigers, our food chain will never be the same and we must protect them from extinction.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that It is extremely sorry to see tigers getting extinct and celebration of days like International Tiger Day play an important role in creating more awareness about them.  She said that with just 3200 tigers left on Earth, it is high time that we act to protect tigers from going extinct. She said that for a brighter and balanced tomorrow, we must save them before it is too late.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

Kargil Vijay Diwas

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of Kargil war on Kargil Vijay Diwas in the school campus. To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held various activities depicting patriotic feelings. The event was planned to highlight the stories of valour by our brave soldiers and rekindle the pride among the youth of the country, inspiring those who were too young and those who were not yet born, to form part of the Nation’s resolve.

To commemorate the Gallant fight put up by the brave soldiers during the Kargil war, a PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to the students. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation. Through their speeches, the students acquainted everyone with the dauntless courage of soldiers who served the nation during Operation Vijay.

The teachers acquainted the students with Operation Vijay to clear Kargil Sector, and the most recent examples of high-altitude warfare in the mountainous terrain, which posed significant logistical problems for the combating side.  A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the departed souls.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.  He said that Kargil is not a story of just winning, of smiling faces with smiling eyes but it’s a story of Pain with Pride, a story when you will have tears of grief with a joyful smile, a story where death is not the end.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War.  She added that Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s military prowess and the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe.

Over all, the whole campus was filled with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The function concluded with national anthem.

 

Organised Teej Carnival and Cultural Programme

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Teej Carnival and Cultural Programme in the school Campus with Gaiety and zest.  The traditional colourful costumes of the students from classes Pre. Nursery to XII and staff added an enhanced charm and mood of the celebrations.

The school campus wore a festive look with decorations brimmed with the traditional swings. Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. A plethora of fun games, delicious food stalls, and cultural activities were enjoyed by students and staff, making it a memorable event.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional food items were brought by the students in the classrooms so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Jagriti House enchanted the attendees with their theme "Teej Beats Bash." The students enjoyed vibrant music and participated in activities such as picto booths and mehandi and nail art. Food lovers relished stalls offering golgappe, kulcha, manchurian, coldrinks, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, and burgers.

Jyoti House took a spooky turn with their theme "Purani Haweli". The students experienced a haunted house, got tattoos and selfies with ghosts, and watched exciting movie shows. The house also hosted various food stalls serving bullets, spring rolls, noodles, nutri kulcha, golgappe, dahi bhalle, chaat papdi, ice cream, cake, pizza, and stuffed kulcha. The eerie yet fun-filled environment provided a thrilling experience for all.

Kirti House brought the colors of Punjab to life with their theme "Rangla Punjab" adorned with traditional Punjabi decor, featuring a DJ party, games, and mehandi & picto booths. Food stalls offered pav bhaji, sweet corn, noodles, manchurian, bullets, momos, spring rolls, coldrinks, kulfi, lassi, and golgappe. The vibrant and culturally rich ambiance transported everyone to the heart of Punjab, making it a highlight of the carnival.

Shakti House celebrated the essence of rural Punjab with their theme "Sada Pind" featuring a DJ party, picto booth & mehandi, and a live kitchen serving lassi, maggi, and sandwiches. Additionally, there were food stalls offering pizza, rajmah rice, sambhar rice, channa kulcha, noodles, manchurian, jam roll, and burgers. Fun games added to the entertainment, creating a rustic and homely feel for all attendees.

In addition, the “young mutiyars” recited “Boliyan” and performed “Giddha” to welcome “Savana” with which the festival is coupled. The girls enjoyed riding the beautifully decorated swings with flowers, and applied various designs of Heena on their hands. The energetic and festive atmosphere captivated everyone present. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet.  It was a trumpet call to announce and sing the welcome notes for the Monsoon. The excitement of the young mutiyars was the best part of the day.

The honourable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Teej is a celebration of the monsoons and all that accompanies it. He said that it is the celebration of nature and its abundance during this period. He said that we should be thankful to our nature for providing is abundance of joys.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, talked about the importance of the day and mentioned that Teej was primarily a festival celebrated by girls and women with songs and dances and that it was mainly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. She said that the school aims at promoting the culture through organizing such fests, events and celebrations of the festivals so that our national and cultural values may remain supreme on the globe. She added that it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall, it was a great festive atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Poetry Recitation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School (Central Zone) Poetry Recitation Competition. It is noteworthy that the school emerged Overall I-Runners up in the said competition. A total number of six students of Foundational Stage: Adnishika Sharma & Shivanshi Pahwa of class I in Category- I, Shreya shah & Kripa Uppal of class III in Category- II, and Priyanshu Singh Shekhwat and Savi of Class V in Category- III represented the school team. 

The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 45 students in each of the three categories, ranging from classes I to V. Our students showcased their exceptional talent and creativity, earning accolades and making the school proud.

In Category 1, Adnishika Sharma secured II runners up prize with her captivating poem titled "Nature." Her performance demonstrated a deep appreciation for the beauty and significance of the natural world.

In Category 2, Shreya Shah earned the II runners up prize with her inspiring poem "Courage." Her recitation highlighted the importance of bravery and strength in the face of challenges.

In Category 3, Savi won the I runners up prize for her poem "Beacons of Hope” and Priyanshu received the II runners up for his poem "Perseverance”. All the participants impressed the judges with their eloquent and moving presentations on these vital themes.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and motivated them to continue with the same dedication and perseverance. He acknowledged their commitment to excellence and commended their ability to express profound thoughts through poetry. He emphasized that such achievements were a reflection of the school’s supportive environment and the students’ willingness to strive for greatness.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended heartfelt congratulations to all the participants for their outstanding performances and had highlighted the importance of participating in such competitions to develop confidence and public speaking skills. She mentioned that the winners’ achievements were a testament to their perseverance and talent. She also remarked that every participant was a winner for having the courage to present their poems in front of an audience.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the students.

 

International Mango Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “International Mango Day” by organising “A Mango Party” for the tiny tots of foundational and preparatory stage with zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way. 

It was a perfect sweet juicy morning to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “Mango” with a fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango Party. The whole classroom was decked up in yellow and green, in tune with the theme of the party. The little angels came dressed in shades of yellow and so did the teachers. The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. They were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds. 

Later in the day, the teachers and children were engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, paper tearing and pasting, and drawing of mangoes. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mango better than before, and were proud of the drawings they made. The little chefs participated in the ‘Mango Shake Activity’, where in teachers instructed the students to prepare it in the class. This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango milk shake. Refreshing drinks to sip and music to make the mood were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mango is the king of fruits which offers nutritional values like vitamin-C and vitamin-A. He briefed about the features of this fibrous fruit which helps to boost our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke. He also told about the various forms of its consumption such as- mango shake, ice cream, jam, pickle, chutney etc. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her delight at the success of the annual Mango Party. She stated that the event was a vibrant celebration of the delightful and nutritious king of fruits. She mentioned that the Mango Party exemplified the school's commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond academics. 

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning.

 

OBSERVED GURU PURNIMA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed Guru Purnima with great zeal and enthusiasm. It was celebrated to make the students understand and realise the importance of teachers in their lives. The students also offered prayers and flowers to our spiritual master Param Sant Kirpal Singh ji Maharaj Ji and worshipped their books for wisdom and knowledge.

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, the students also showed their appreciation and gratitude towards The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra. They recorded heartfelt video messages and wished Chairman Sir a Happy Guru Purnima, expressing their thanks for his guidance and support. Meanwhile, the children also showered love and praise on the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, bringing her flowers and wishing her a Happy Guru Purnima. It was a beautiful display of respect and admiration from our young minds, making the day truly special for our esteemed leaders.

A Guru is a doorway to the beyond. The Guru is only important because what is beyond him is important, keeping it in view, plethora of online activities were organised for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII. On this pious occasion, the students of classes Preparatory Stage participated in card making activity and thanked their teachers for their guidance and support. The students also made ingenious Cards using different sorts of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting and conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient towards teachers. The students of classes Foundational Stage recited shlokas and poems to honour their gurus and teachers for always supporting and guiding them. The students of classes Middle Stage participated in poster making activity. The creative and vibrant posters depicted the importance of teachers and gurus in one's life.            

The students also thanked their teachers through insightful speeches in the form of videos in which they appreciated the efforts of their teachers for always mentoring and guiding them. They thanked them for their untiring efforts to shape their future.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that he inherited the legacy of striving for excellence which has always been the hallmark of Green Land from Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj. He prayed to Sant and Saviour, Param Sant Kirpal Singh JI Maharaj to give all the teachers and gurus strength, vigour and power to serve the society with magnanimity, truthfulness and diligence. He said that the role of a teacher has existed as long as mankind has but the definition of the role has evolved greatly over time. A teacher's role has changed from being a sage on the stage to becoming a facilitator of learning processes.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Knowledge is like a horizon. It keeps on expanding. She extended wishes to all the teachers on the occasion of Guru Purnima and inspired them to guide the minds of young learners to make a better world to live in. 

On the whole, it was a great day to show sincere gratitude towards teachers.

 

INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated International Justice Day with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of justice, equality, and the rule of law in society. 

The event featured a series of engaging activities, including thought-provoking speeches and power point presentations. The students actively participated in various events to deepen their understanding of justice-related issues and explore ways to contribute positively to society. The day began with inspiring speeches by young orators, who emphasized the importance of justice and its impact on building a harmonious society. Students were encouraged to reflect on their role in upholding justice, both in their immediate surroundings and on a global scale. 

As part of the celebrations, a PowerPoint Presentation was also shown to the students to shed light on social issues such as gender equality, access to education, and environmental justice. The students pledged to stay committed to raise awareness about pertinent issues affecting our world today. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that International Justice Day is a global observance that highlights the significance of justice and its role in creating a fair and equitable world. It serves as a reminder to promote social justice, protect human rights, and foster peaceful coexistence among individuals and communities. He said that green land school will always remain committed to instilling values of justice, empathy, and equality in its students. 

The School Principal, Dr.  Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that International Justice Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of international justice and the role of international criminal tribunals in holding individuals accountable for the most serious crimes under international law, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. She said that it is a reminder that justice is an essential component of sustainable peace and that the international community must work together to ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable. 

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

INTER-CLASS POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, organized an Inter-class Poetry Recitation Competition for students of the Foundational Stage.

The children enjoyed the beauty of expression, thoughts, feelings, rhyme, rhythm, and music of words. Considering these facts, the children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. The competition inspired them to come forward and recite on stage. They recited poems on various topics like 'Environment Conservation', 'Endless Beauty', 'Hope', 'Perseverance', and 'Try, Try Again' with great zeal and enthusiasm.

All students put in extra effort to recite the poems coherently. This competition proved beneficial for students to pursue a rich and enjoyable language learning experience. The whole school was captivated by the charm, confidence, and conviction of the students. They were judged on parameters like confidence, voice modulation, dramatic appropriateness, props used, and overall presentation.

The honorable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, stated that poetry reminds us of our limitations and the richness and diversity of existence. He added that poetry helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, appreciated the exuberance and efforts of the participants and applauded the winners. She reminded everyone that participating in the event itself is a great achievement, reflecting self-assurance and poise, and helps develop one's personality.

Overall, the day proved to be a great and fulfilling experience for the Green Knights, giving them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The competition was a great success, and the standards set by the students were high."

 

Organized 'Teacher Training Workshop' of Cambridge English Language Assessment

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized one day 'Teacher Training Workshop' of Cambridge English Language Assessment in the school premises. The aim of the training was to develop the teaching learning strategies to train students for Young Learners Exam, Key and Preliminary English Test and for the First and Advanced Certificate of English from Cambridge, U.K.

This seminar offered school teachers the opportunity to understand the complexities of English language acquisition and delves into ways and means to overcome these challenges. It offered a variety of methods to facilitate English language learning through a communicative approach and links these methods to Cambridge English exams. The aim of the seminar was to introduce English as a skill and highlight how Cambridge English can contribute to acquiring this.

The workshop began with a very creative introductory session. It was an enjoyable ice-breaking exercise and it was observed that teachers were quite engrossed in the exercise. This was followed by a deliberation on the Cambridge exam pattern and an introduction to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The workshop was further divided into four parts. Each part focused on one of the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Teacher Support Programme was designed to introduce teachers to the Cambridge English exams. This included information about the format of each question paper and classroom activities.

The staff members of English Department of the host schools and from other branches of Green Land Schools also participated in the said workshop and benefitted from it. The workshop provided a comprehensive range of professional development and resources for teachers in their professional journey. It was a learning experience, as it helped the teachers to adopt various techniques to make the teaching and learning process more effectively. It also encouraged the teachers to reflect on and take greater responsibility for their teaching as a facilitator and to become more innovative in their classroom practice.

The session triggered a profusion of engrossment and gusto among the teachers with a considerable focus on activity based teaching so that students develop greater interest in language competence and do really well in exams. The teachers who attended were exceptional in their desire to explore and engage with suggested approaches to the teaching and utilization of exam focused techniques. The teacher involvement produced intense and detailed discussion with animated practice.

The Admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land School said that Cambridge Training for teacher workshops can help them to plan their time better and stay organized.  He said that such trainings make teachers more productive and give them more time to focus on the student instead of paperwork.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara thanked the resource persons with a souvenir and shared her belief that this initiative of Cambridge U.K would definitely enhance teaching competencies of the teachers. She said that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improve outcomes for learners and these training workshops provide hands on experience for teachers under the guidance of experienced facilitators. She appreciated the untiring efforts of the trainers to guide the teachers and also congratulated all the participants on successfully completing the training.

To sum up, it was a well thought-out, well – conducted and informative workshop. It was a very interactive, engaging and an insightful session. The workshop was praised and applauded by everyone present and it paved the path further for excellence and hard work. It helped teachers prepare for a lifetime of success in the classroom.

 

Organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Punjabi Declamation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Punjabi Declamation Competition  for the students of Senior Secondary Wing  in its school premises.

The Principal of the Host School Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara gave a floral welcome to Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Director of Green Land Schools and also welcomed the judges of the competition: Ms. Harsimran Kaur, Professor Punjabi Department of Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana along with Mrs. Gurdeep Kaur.  Their presence added great value to the event, and they were appreciated for their fair and insightful judgments.

The event commenced with the musical performances dedicated to Almighty to seek His choicest blessings and to welcome all the guests with melodious and vibrant performances and this gave a pious beginning to the show.

The said competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from more than 16 teams of various schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The competition was held in two categories i.e category -I was represented by the participants from Secondary Stage of classes IX & X and Category II was represented by the participants from Senior Secondary Stage of classes XI & XII. Two students from each school participated in the competition, with each speaker presenting on various thought-provoking topics like ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ, ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥, ਉੱਦਮ ਅੱਗੇ ਲੱਛਮੀ, ਪੱਖੇ ਅੱਗੇ ਪੌਣ, ਮਿੱਠਤ ਨੀਵੀਂ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਗੁਣ ਚੰਗਿਆਈਆਂ ਤੱਤ, ਮਹਿਲਾ ਸਸ਼ਕਤੀਕਰਨ, ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਦੀ ਮਹੱਤਤਾ for Category I for classes IX & X and ਸੂਰਜੁ ਏਕੋ ਰੁਤਿ ਅਨੇਕ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਤੇ ਕੇ ਕੇਤੇ  ਵੇਸ ॥, ਬਾਦੜੀਆਂ ਸਜਾਦੜੀਆਂ ਨਿਭਣ ਸਿਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ, ਆਬ ਆਬ ਕਰ ਮੋਇਓਂ ਬੱਚਾ ਫ਼ਾਰਸੀਆਂ ਘਰ ਗਾਲ਼ੇ, ਆਪ ਕਾਜ, ਮਹਾਂ ਕਾਜ, ਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰਿਕ ਵਾਹਨ: ਆਵਾਜਾਈ ਦਾ ਭਵਿੱਖ for Category II for classes XI & XII.

The topics reflected the rich cultural heritage and societal issues pertinent to Punjab. These topics made a significant impact on both the participants and the audience, showcasing the students' eloquence and depth of understanding. Participants were encouraged to focus on several key points while delivering their speeches: greeting and introduction of the subject, exposition of the main theme (including conciseness and clarity of message, originality, points of interest, incorporation of personal references, and quotations), and conclusion of the topic.

The special guest items like singing and dance performances showcasing Punjabi culture, was also featured, enthralling the audience and highlighting the vibrant traditions of Punjab.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools addressed the august gathering and said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event. He announced the result of the competition & motivated the students with his encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. He emphasized the importance of such competitions in fostering public speaking skills, cultural awareness, and intellectual growth among students.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President, Chain of Green Land Schools congratulated the winners and said that their success was well-deserved. He praised all participants for their commendable efforts and noted that their courage to speak was a victory in itself. He encouraged the students to maintain their spirit and continue to explore their potential, emphasizing that persistence and a positive attitude are keys to future success.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she raised the morale of the students and quoted that such competitions help the students to face the competitive world. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The category-wise result of the competition is as under:

Category-I for classes IX & X

Position & Individual Trophy	Student Name	Name of the School
First Position	Pir Jaza	Green Land Sr.Sec.Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana. Aff no. 1630165
First Runner Up Trophy	Bramhleen Kaur	GNI Public School, I-Block, B.R.S Nagar, Ludhiana- 1630569
Second Runner Up Trophy	Manasvi Punn	International Public Sr.Sec. School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana-1630721
Appreciation Trophy	Kanika	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd. Road, Ludhiana Affiliation no. 1630532

 

Category-II for classes XI & XII

Position & Individual Trophy	Student Name	Name of the School
First Position	Namanpal Singh	GNI Public School, I-Block, B.R.S Nagar, Ludhiana- 1630569
First Runner Up Trophy	Gurmehak Kaur	International Public Sr.Sec. School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana-1630721
Second Runners Up Trophy	Nandani	Raekot Public School, near Kutba Gate, Raikot
Appreciation Trophy	Guneet Kaur Jhajj	Green Land Convent School, Dugri Phase II, Urban Estate Ludhiana

 

OVERALL RESULT

Position & Individual Trophy	Student Name	Name of the School
OVERALL WINNER	Bramhleen Kaur	GNI Public School, I-Block, B.R.S Nagar, Ludhiana- 1630569
	Namanpal Singh
Overall First Runner Up	Manasvi Punn	International Public Sr.Sec. School, Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana-1630721
	Gurmehak Kaur
Overall Second Runner Up	Pir jaza	Green Land Sr.Sec.Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana. Aff no. 163016
	Kunwar Sahib Singh
Overall Appreciation Trophy	Ekamjot Kaur	GNI Public School, Model Town, Ldh.
	Eknoor Kaur

 

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the trust and Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara gave away the prizes to all the winners.

On the whole, the competition was a great success. The motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The informative day was concluded by National Anthem.

 

Paper Bag Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized Paper Bag Making Competition on the occasion of Paper Bag Day for preparatory stage in a bid to foster creativity and promote eco-consciousness. This event aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags while encouraging them to explore their artistic abilities and contribute towards sustainable practices. 

The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, creating an engaging and enlightening experience for all involved. The students were encouraged to let their imaginations run wild, designing and decorating their own unique newspaper bags. Prior to the activity, an informative presentation was conducted, highlighting the negative impact of plastic bags.

The students crafted bags using newspapers and jute, showcasing their creativity and commitment to recycling. 

The unique aspect of this competition was the use of old newspapers and recycled products by the students to create their paper bags. This innovative approach not only encouraged creativity but also instilled a sense of responsibility towards the environment. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, applauded the students for their efforts in reducing waste and promoting sustainability. He emphasized the importance of recycling and reusing materials to minimize the harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment. 

Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Principal of Green Land Convent School, appreciated the students' enthusiasm and creativity in designing and decorating their paper bags. She stressed the significance of adopting eco-friendly practices in daily life, starting with small initiatives like using paper bags made from recycled materials. 

On the whole, the event successfully conveyed the message of reducing, reusing, and recycling, inspiring the young minds to become responsible citizens and actively contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.

 

World Population Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter Class Painting Competition’ for the students of senior secondary stage on the occasion of World Population Day to augment public awareness. 

The competition commenced with an orientation about the rules of the contest. Students were given 90 minutes to conceptualise and paint their interpretation. The occasion provided a platform to the budding artists to showcase their creativity. The themes for the said competition like ‘Small Family- Happy Family’, Impact of Population on Economy, Hazards of Growing Population, Population & Unemployment etc., aimed to reinforce the need to stabilise population growth in our country with family planning methods. The artistic expressions that emerged off the exercise was a rich kaleidoscopic of colour as the students painted their perceptions on paper about saving the environment from pollution and other damages. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that World Population Day raises awareness about the importance of population management and the impact of overpopulation on humanity and the environment. It increases the demand for resources, leading to environmental deterioration and instability. He said that we should all understand the importance of population control and rejoice in our effort to reduce overpopulation. 

The School Principal, Dr.  Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts of the vigorous artists and said that the vision of our country lies in the hands of the youth. So, they should come forward to curb the social and national evil to make our country stronger and realize the dream of Sri Rabindranath Tagore and APJ Abdul Kalam. She boosted the morale of students by asking them to participate in such type of activities as these activities help the students to develop confidence and improve their artistic and imaginative skills. 

 On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Organised A Nature Walk Activity

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised A Nature Walk Activity for the students of Foundational Stage where students were acquainted with various types of flowers. The event was part of the school's ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and education among its students.

During the nature walk, students were introduced to a diverse array of flowers and were taught about different species, their characteristics, and the importance of preserving natural habitats. The activity was designed to foster a sense of appreciation for nature and encourage students to engage in outdoor learning experiences.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools stated that the nature walk was an excellent initiative to help students to develop a deeper understanding and respect for the environment. He expressed that by experiencing the beauty and diversity of nature firsthand, students could cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. He mentioned that the such activities enhance the students' educational journey beyond the classroom.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara remarked that the goal of Nature Walk Activity was to provide holistic education that included not only academic knowledge but also experiences that shaped the students’ overall development. She said that the nature walk was a perfect example of this, allowing students to learn in a hands-on and engaging manner.

On the whole, the nature walk was met with enthusiasm and curiosity from the students, who enjoyed the opportunity to explore and learn in an outdoor setting.

 

WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated World Chocolate Day with an exciting Inter-Class Chocolate Pudding Activity for the Foundational and preparatory Stage. The young students participated enthusiastically, creating delicious chocolate puddings using simple ingredients. 

The little ones were thrilled to make their own chocolate puddings and learned how these tasty treats can be part of a healthy diet. Even the Kindergarten section joined in, happily decorating their puddings with colorful toppings. It was a joy to see the children enjoying the activity and showcasing their creativity. 

The focus of the activity was not only on making yummy puddings but also on presenting them beautifully. The students learned the importance of hygiene while preparing their desserts. Watching the children engrossed in their pudding-making and proudly displaying their creations was wonderful. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools also shared his thoughts, expressing his delight at the students' enthusiasm and creativity. He highlighted the importance of such activities in providing a platform for students to showcase their talents while learning valuable lessons about healthy eating and hygiene. He congratulated all participants and winners, encouraging them to continue exploring and enjoying nutritious food. 

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, praised the young students for their efforts and creativity. She emphasized that good eating habits help improve nutrition and prevent diseases. 

On the whole, the event was filled with joy, creativity, and learning, highlighting the importance of nutritious food in a fun and engaging way.

 

WELCOME THE STUDENTS AFTER SUMMER BREAK

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, joyfully welcomed students back after the rejuvenating summer break with a floral welcome and traditional tilak ceremony. The school grounds buzzed with excitement as parents ensured their children arrived promptly for the start of the new academic year. 

The returning students were filled with excitement and anticipation, eager to reconnect with friends and teachers and engage in a wide array of activities. Their lively chatter filled the air as they shared tales of their summer adventures. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, extended a heartfelt welcome to the students, urging them to embrace the opportunities ahead with enthusiasm and dedication. He encouraged them to strive for excellence in their studies and personal growth. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year and emphasized the importance of perseverance and curiosity in achieving success. She encouraged students to actively participate in the school's diverse activities and initiatives, aiming to broaden their horizons and develop essential life skills. 

On the whole, the school campus thrived with a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, setting a positive tone for the start of the new academic session.

 

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga in its school premises.  The said event featured importance and worldwide acceptance of Yoga, a practice deeply rooted in Indian tradition. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to unite', Yoga was aimed at harmonizing the body, mind, and environment through systematic practices including physical exercise, breath control, relaxation, diet control, positive thinking, and meditation.

A series of events were organized for students from Pre. Nursery to Class XII to commemorate this significant day. The activities were designed to enhance students' physical and mental well-being while instilling the values of Yoga in their daily lives. For Pre, Nursery to UKG, basic Yoga exercises were performed, requiring yoga outfits and mats. Students from Classes I to V practiced different Yoga Asanas and engaged in Slogan Writing on the theme "Yoga for Women Empowerment," using A3 size white sheets and various coloring tools. For Classes IX to XII, an essay writing competition on the same theme was held, with participants using decorative A4 sheets and colorful pens to enhance their presentations.

General instructions were provided to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. All participants from Pre Nursery to Class V were instructed to wear proper yoga outfits and use yoga mats or mattresses for the activities. It was recommended that yogic practice be done on an empty or light stomach. Students were advised to stay hydrated before participating in yoga practices and to avoid showering, drinking water, or eating food for 30 minutes after practicing yoga.

The staff members, parents and students also participated in a special webinar on International Yoga Day for all on the topic "*Yoga and Health" that was organized by the Training Unit of CBSE. This program was live streamed through the YouTube Channel of the Training Unit, CBSE.

The honourable  Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed immense pride in the global acceptance of Yoga. It was stated by him that the celebration of International Day of Yoga in the school was aimed at encouraging students to integrate Yoga into their daily lives, fostering their physical, mental, and spiritual development. He emphasized the importance of uniting in the practice of holistic well-being and striving to lead healthier and more balanced lives. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara,  also emphasized the significance of Yoga. She remarked that Yoga is not just a form of exercise but a way of life. By organizing these events, it was hoped that a sense of discipline and mindfulness would be instilled among the students. The theme 'Yoga for Women Empowerment' was highlighted as especially significant, emphasizing the role of Yoga in enhancing the strength and resilience of women. It was anticipated that active participation from all students would leave a lasting impact on their journey towards holistic health. 

On the whole, the celebration of International Day of Yoga  was considered a resounding success, with enthusiastic participation from students and staff alike, reinforcing the school's commitment to promoting health and wellness through the ancient practice of Yoga.

 

CELEBRATED FATHER'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Father's Day on the theme "My Special Day with Dad" with great zeal and enthusiasm. The students of the school were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their father through participating in a plethora of activities conducted online during summer vacation.

The students of Pre. Nursery to II participated in singing and dance performances with their father or played fun-filled indoor games. These activities not only provided entertainment but also strengthened the bond between children and their father.

The students of classes III to V engaged in photo frame making or cooking together, preparing a special meal with their father. This activity encouraged creativity and teamwork, resulting in beautiful photo frames and delicious meals that were shared and enjoyed together.

For the students of  Middle & Senior classes, the activities included making a thank you card for their father and planned a hiking or camping trip. These tasks aimed to express gratitude and foster adventurous planning, creating lasting memories.

Additionally, the junior students participated in making fruit lollies and popsicles using seasonal fruits, which they presented to their fathers along with greeting cards. They also clicked selfies with their dads and shared them with their teachers. Many students exhibited their sentiments by making ingenious photo frames using various materials such as cardboard, colored tape, glitter shells, and paper crafting, and inserted their father’s pictures into the frames. These beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful, and obedient to parents.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, highlighted the role of father as strong pillars in the development of a child's physical and emotional well-being. He emphasized that children look to their father to provide a feeling of security and expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the students, parents, and staff members for their hard work, creativity, and enthusiastic participation in making the day special for all fathers.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, remarked that Father's Day is a time to express appreciation to dads for their love and efforts. She described fathers as ordinary men turned into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers by love, motivating students to appreciate the love and efforts of their father.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child, leaving an indubitable mark on their innocent hearts.

 

Observed Martydom Day of our fifth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal,  Ludhiana observed Martydom Day of our fifth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji virtually with devotion and religious tradition in the classes.

As a mark of commemorating the martyrdom  day of the fifth Guru- Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the students of classes VIII to XII participated in a Shabad Gayan, Poetry Recitation, and Speech event. They recorded videos and took pictures while reciting poems, performing Shabad Gayan, and delivering speeches on the life history of Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. It was followed by an informative and enlightening documentary based on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara offered her obeisance and heartfelt tribute to the martyr soul and motivated the students to follow His teachings and accept happiness.

The Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra threw light on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev and motivated all to follow the footsteps of our gurus who sacrifice their comfort and families and even their lives to serve humanity. He said Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji sowed the seeds of martyrdom, which became the heritage of the the world.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji who sacrificed his life against the tyranny and oppression of then ruler who used to put pressure to change religion. She emphasized the importance of following the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib in our daily lives and seeking guidance from it in times of need. She also praised Guru Arjan Dev Ji for promoting unity, equality, and selfless service to humanity

On the whole, it was a heavenly and spiritual congregation.

 

World Environment Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Environment Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of this activity was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

The school organized a plethora of activities for different age groups to ensure mass participations. The tiny tots of preparatory wing participated in Tree Plantation Activity in which they participated enthusiastically. The young novice while in their homes got together through Zoom App and Whatsapp to  learn how to do plantaton. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as in-house Earth Janitors and their teachers demonstrated them how carefully saplings are planted. The toddlers followed teacher's instructions and their efforts proved to be a drop in the ocean.

The students of classes I to III participated in Poem Recitation Activity in which they inspired one and all to save "Mother Earth" by their short poems. The students of middle wing participated in Best out of waste making activity with an aim to make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how you can help in protecting it. They used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things. Students used broken bangles, plastic bottles, waste nails, peanut shell, beads, old CD etc. All these things which are waste in our day to day life were used in constructive manner and variety of things like cloth doll, wall hanging with bangles, doll with tea strainer, night lamp with bottle, and paper flowers etc. The criteria for the competition were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect.

Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students of senior secondary wing participated in Slogan Writing Activity in which they  exhibited their sentiments through ingenious and thought provoking slogans which represented the ways to conserve environment and our self in Covid-19 pandemic. The students shared the slogans of motivating others to follow social distancing and importance of masks and hand washing.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that nature should not be undervalued and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in preservation and conservation of  environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well being and courageous behavior. He appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. It was the human creative mind that gave birth to this extraordinary idea of using unwanted material in a useful way. She said that in today’s world recycling has a very important place. There are a lot of things around that are labelled as dump. But the irony is that most of the dump collected is useful for others, if recycled. Hence utilizing the best from unwanted things has become a generic necessity of every human’s life.

On the whole, World Environment Day celebrations galvanized more students and parents than any other event showing that more than ever people care is very concerned about global healing and environmental issues.

 

World Bicycle Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Bicycle Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of celebrating this day was to inculcate the need and advantage of using bicycles among children.
"Bicycle riding is fun, healthy and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle.," keeping it in view, Online Ride A Bicycle Activity was organised for the students of IV and V Grade.

Gearing up, fitting a helmet wearing kneepads, and elbow pads, the young Green Knights were ready to had their ride on their bicycles at their homes. The students followed all the safety measures while riding the bicycle and enjoyed the ride. Students shared their photos and videos while enjoying their bicycle rides with their class incharges.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that riding a bicycle not only strengthens the muscles of rider but it also affects the physical training and development of children. He said that children during lockdown always complain about lack of physical activities  and the joy of sports and exercise. Such activities like Cycling combines physical exercise with being outdoors and exploring new views.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Cycling helps children develop their leg muscles and strengthen their bones. She said that cycling not only builds their stamina and improve their cardiovascular development. It also increases their coordination and balance. She further motivated the young children to ride bicycles rather then motor bikes as it uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport.

On the whole, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the activity.

 

World Milk Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Milk Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the celebration was to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.

A special virtual assembly was organised to mark the event with grandeur. The teachers articulated the importance of the day and talked about the benefits of drinking milk. It was followed by Online Oreo Shake Making Activity for the toddlers of Preparatory Wing.  The virtual activity began with general instructions and guidelines of the said activity. The in-house little chefs wore their aprons and collected different ingredients to prepare oreo shake. They followed the instructions of teachers and prepared the delicious shakes.  The sprinkling of gems, choco chips and Oreo biscuits proved to be an icing on the cake.  The little angels thoroughly enjoyed the activity and learnt about the joy of cooking.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that cheese, yoghurt and milk are part of the dairy food group that provide children with an important source of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth. He said that generally many parents feel anxious when their child does not drink milk. Such Activities in the school encourage children to have milk with different flavor in the form of shakes & smoothies. The motive behind these activities is achieved when children drink milk & relish.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that this day intends to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector. She said that milk contains nutritional value and plays an important role in the growth and development of children. 

On the whole, it was a great opportunity for students to enjoy as well as learn new things.

 

Mother’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “Mother’s Day” in its school premises to show their love and respect for their mothers. On this occasion, all the mothers were invited to the school to participate in the Mother’s Day celebrations. They were given warm welcome by students and staff members. They students showered the flowers and applied tilak on their forehead. To make them feel special, they were offered greeting cards with special messages for each Mom. The adorable mothers participated in the Singing, Dancing, Ramp Walk and other Fun Games. The young, enthusiastic Green Knights also expressed their love and affection for their mothers through participating plethora of activities such as Card Making Activity, Poetry Recitation Competition and Cooking without Fire Activity etc. were organised for the students.

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mother.”, Keeping this bonding emotion in mind, A Card Making Activity was organised for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing. The students designed attractive greeting cards, using glitter, shells, craft material and presented them to their loving mothers. Some of the students also made collages of pictures and attached them with 3D greeting cards. The students of Primary Wing participated in an Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition and expressed their love and affection for their mothers. In addition to the celebrations, various Dances, Signing, Pot Colouring Activities, Quiz Competitions were also organised for the “Proud Mothers”. The winners of all the activities were honoured with badges of “Loving Mother”, “Dazzling Smile”, “Perfect Mom” etc.

An Inter House Cooking without Fire & Mocktail Competition was also organized for the students of Middle Wing with a lot of enthusiasm. It was a treat to watch the young ones chopping, dicing and easily mixing and matching the fruits and vegetables of their choice, seasoning with some spices and dressings. The participants prepared cool refreshing Mocktail Bonanza with loads of fizz & mint and presented them to the mothers with appetizing names like Banana Bonkers, Tango Mango & Tangy Juices and explained the specialty of their healthy drinks in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay in the summer season. Cleanliness, safety, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgment. The participants' creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouth-watering presentations.

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the word “Mother” itself is symbolic of God. He said that a mother is that ordinary-looking person in our life, that does all the extraordinary things for her kids’ well-being. He articulated that mothers have been working exceptionally well during their lifetime, no matter whether she is a mother of a great political leader like Gandhi Ji or a sport-tycoon like Sachin Tendulkar, their role can never be overlooked.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Mother’s Day is a special day for all children and mothers as; it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. She stressed that the role of the mother is of utmost importance to the children. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humour, comfort, and lessons in life. She appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt. She further inspired the children to inculcate virtuous deeds and resort to ethical ways that make the parents happy and contented.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

An Online Inter Class Poster Making Competition on occasion of World No Tobacco Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an Inter-House Competition on occasion of World No Tobacco Day. The students of Middle Wing participated in ‘An Online Inter Class Poster Making Competition’ with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.

The students participated in the Online Poster Making Competition based on the theme- “Tobacco is killing us and our plant, Threat to our environment and Time to quit.” The students were introduced with the rules and regulations of the competition and participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervour to the competition, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious posters using different quotes and designs. The students wrote slogans, thoughts and ideas to sensitize all on the issues of water conservation.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Tobacco is a threat to development. He said that the use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens the development of any nation whose people are more into smoking. He said that nature should not be undervalued, and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in the preservation and conservation of the environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well-being and courageous behaviour. He appreciated the efforts of parents and students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. Tobacco is a threat to development. Stressing upon the importance of having a healthy body to house a healthy mind, she said that the use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects an individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens the development of any nation whose people are more into smoking.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

A Splash Pool Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized A Splash Pool Party for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing with fun and frolic. Water Play activities were solemnized to promote multitude of wonderful developments and learning opportunities like enhancement of gross and fine motor skills and imagination of the little ones.

A Splash Pool Party was a break from regular routine work and children welcomed it wholeheartedly. Children in colourful swimsuits came swarming into the child friendly pool and enjoyed wading through waters under the guidance of professional coaches and had a gala time. They enjoyed the music and had a mind-blowing time at the photo booth, especially created for them.

This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango shake. Refreshing drinks to sip in the cool pool and music to make the mood, were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time. Also, they played gleefully with balloons and balls in the splash pool. It was not long before the wary faces filled with frolic! Tiny-tots were dressed in colourful swimming costumes for pool party. They tapped their feet to famous rain songs and recited poems of rainy day.

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that the main motive of organising the pool party was using it as effective stress buster in the hectic school schedule. He said that it is very important for the education authorities to ensure that students are not over burdened with the school curriculum and are able to devote sufficient time for the overall personality development.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Water play activities in young children strengthen motor skills, build balance and the ability to propel and navigate.  She also made sure that the kids were provided utter security and were under severe vigilance of observant teachers during the party. Her happiness knew no bounds to see her tiny tots participating joyfully.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning, events, celebrations and much more. At the end of the session, the kids were still beaming and in no hurry to beat a retreat!

 

World Family Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “World Family Day” in the school premises. The objective of this competition was to develop confidence and to promote the skills of effective public speaking among the students.

“Children are great imitators, give them something great to imitate”, keeping it in view, A Heart Warming Family Tree making Activity was organised for the students of Preparatory Wing, bringing families together in a joyous celebration of love, unity, and heritage. The event served as a poignant reminder of the invaluable role families play in shaping our lives. Guided by skilled facilitators, the students crafted their family trees, each branch representing a unique narrative of love, resilience, and shared history. It proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The ideas were executed so well by the students and their acting was superb.

The worthy, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that Support is vital for success in life and a family is the place where support can be most sincerely felt. He applauded the efforts of all the participants and appealed parents to provide healthy environment to their children as a child's learning and socialization are most influenced by their family since the family is the child's primary social group.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great learning experience for the little ones to showcase their potential and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent.

 

Online activities to observe Voting Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, organised a plethora of online activities to observe Voting Day to coincide with the Phase 7 Lok Sabha elections to be held in Punjab on 1st June. 2024. The event was organized to educate students on the importance of democracy and the power of their vote.

The day's activities included an online play performed by the students of Middle Stage, vividly illustrating the voting process and the significance of each vote in a democracy. In addition, a short virtual video was produced by the students to inform about the "Voting Festival" in the state, capturing the excitement and importance of this democratic exercise. This video aimed to raise awareness among peers and the society about the value of participating in elections.

To further engage students, an online poster-making activity was also organized, allowing them to creatively express their understanding of democracy and the importance of voting. This activity fostered a deeper appreciation of the electoral process and encouraged students to think critically about their role in a democratic society.

The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools emphasized the school's commitment to fostering a sense of civic duty among students. He expressed his pride in the students' eagerness to learn about democratic processes and the importance of active participation in elections. He noted that understanding these concepts at a young age prepares students to be responsible citizens in the future.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara reinforced the educational value of such activities, highlighting the practical experiences, like the Voting Day event, significantly enhance students' understanding of theoretical concepts. She stressed that the play, poster-making activity, and discussions around democracy and voting rights were crucial in helping students appreciate the value of their voice in a democratic society.

Over-all, the event was well-received by students, staff, and parents, marking a successful day of learning and civic engagement. The combination of the play, the informative video, and the poster-making activity helped make the concept of voting accessible and engaging for all participants.

 

Organized an Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition to celebrate “Tagore Jayanti”

“The burden of the self is lightened when I laugh at myself” – Rabindranath Tagore

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized an Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition for the students of classes IX-XII to celebrate “Tagore Jayanti” in its school premises. The purpose of the competition was to instill a love for poetry and to develop recitation skills among the students and make their acquaintance with the famous poems composed by Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore.

On this occasion, the young orators of the school acquainted the students with the contribution of Gurudev in the field of Literature. It was followed by the poetry recitation competition. The recital of Tagore’s poems by the students marked the commencement of the celebration. One of the participants recited and enacted Tagore’s famous poem titled ‘Where the mind is without fear’, which enthralled the audience. The celebration included immaculate rendition of Tagore’s famous poems from the book ‘Freedom From Fear’, ‘Freedom’, Last Curtain, 'Paper Boats' etc. were the most riveting performances and were highly applauded by the judges. Each participant was given 2-3 minutes for recitation of the poem. The most riveting performances exhibited great enthusiasm and radiance in their performance and were highly applauded by all. The students excelled in memorizing and reciting the poetry of their choice with confidence and control in voice modulation, expressions and other criteria. The judges appreciated and applauded the performance of the participants and judged them on the parameters like voice, rhythm, confidence, presentation and modulation etc.

Our well-regarded Chairman  of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, articulated that when power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations and when power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. He said that Poetry helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the exuberance & efforts of participants in general & applauded the winners in particular. She reminded of the fact that participating in the event itself is a great achievement as it reflects self-assurance & poise of an individual and helps to develop his/her personality. On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the Green Knights and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent.

 

Third State Level Open Punjab Seishinkai Karate Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in Third State Level Open Punjab Seishinkai Karate Championship. The event, which showcased the prowess and dedication of young karate athletes, saw Green Land School's participants clinching commendable medals, bringing honour to their alma mater. Among the shining stars: Rimmi, Saina Thakur, Harleen, and Prabhleen exhibited exemplary determination and prowess throughout the championship. The competition, a testament to the resilience and skill of budding karatekas across Punjab, witnessed intense battles and displays of martial arts mastery.

Rimmi, (Age-14, weight 45) secured the Silver Medal in her category, displaying remarkable agility and technique despite the challenges posed by her opponent. Saina Thakur (Age- 14, weight 55) demonstrated her prowess by clinching the Bronze Medal, showcasing her tenacity and skill in the ring. Additionally, Harleen, (Age-13, weight 66) and Prabhleen, (Age-13, weight 50) exhibited exceptional talent by each securing a Bronze Medal in their respective weight categories, further solidifying School's reputation as a powerhouse in martial arts excellence.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra expressed immense pride in the students' accomplishments, highlighting the dedication and perseverance they exhibited throughout their karate journey. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rimmi, Saina Thakur, Harleen, and Prabhleen for their outstanding performance at the third Open Punjab Seishinkai Karate Championship.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara commended the students for their remarkable achievements, emphasizing the importance of sports in nurturing holistic development. She expressed her proud on  Rimmi, Saina Thakur, Harleen, and Prabhleen for their stellar performance in the championship.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

Freshers' Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, hosted its vibrant Freshers' Party for the students of Preparatory Stage. The event saw students from classes Pre-Nursery to II immerse themselves in the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. Dressed to the nines as their favourite Bollywood actors and actresses, the young talented students of the school added a touch of cinematic flair to the occasion. Each student was bestowed with a unique title, adding to the excitement and charm of the event.

The Freshers' Party provided an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and confidence, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and inclusivity within the school premises. Parents and faculty members alike were impressed by the students' performances and enthusiasm, making the event a memorable experience for all in attendance.

 The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Convent Schools, expressed his delight at witnessing the exuberance and talent displayed by the students at the Freshers' Party. He emphasized the importance of such events in nurturing the holistic development of students, encouraging them to explore their interests and talents beyond academics.

 The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara commended the students for their enthusiasm and participation in making the Freshers' Party a resounding success. She highlighted the significance of celebrating diversity and creativity within the school environment, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among students.

On the Whole, the Freshers' Party was a memorable affair, reflecting the school's commitment to providing a vibrant and enriching educational experience for its students.

 

World Athletic Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “World Athletic Day” in the school premises with great enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrating this day was to provide a great opportunity for students ‘to unite’, ‘rejoice’, ‘introduce’ and ‘represent’ themselves.

"All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”, keeping it in view, “An Inter Class Athletic Sports Meet” was conducted for the students of students of Preparatory and Middle Stage to keep up with the soul of sportsmanship and to bring out the athlete in them. Students from the Preparatory Stage (Pre-Nursery to UKG) enthusiastically took part in the Ball Race, 30-meter Sprint, and Zig-Zag Challenge. Meanwhile, the young athletes from Classes I and II engaged in the 50-meter Sprint and Hurdle Race. Moving up to the Middle Stage, students showcased their skills in the 100-meter Sprint, 400-meter Run, and Shot-Put events.

Approximately 300 students participated in the customized and fun-filled track and field events. The school campus reverberated with enthusiastic cheers from the spectators. The winners of different events were given medals and participation certificates. The entire atmosphere was charged with zeal and enthusiasm of the students.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Lands Schools said that participating in athletics improves the cognitive and memory functions of the brain. He said that by participating in such events students learn the skills like teamwork, leadership, patience, learning from failure, Sportsmanship, etc. which are equally important when it comes to studies and management.

 The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that such activities at the school level provide a good platform to showcase the hidden talent of the students. She said that sports give us a sense of discipline, respect for others and national pride. She praised the participants of the school and highlighted the necessity of sportsmanship in a world riddled with rat races for glory.

 Overall , it was a day filled with euphoria and frolic. An energizing equestrian display set the tone for the rest of the event. The day ended with the National Anthem.

 

World Laughter Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated World Laughter Day with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event featured an engaging emoji making activity aimed at fostering creativity and spreading joy among students of Preparatory Stage.

The activity witnessed active participation from students who showcased their artistic skills in crafting various emojis, reflecting a spectrum of emotions and expressions. Laughter echoed throughout the school premises as students immersed themselves in the fun-filled activity.

 The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed his delight at the vibrant atmosphere during the World Laughter Day celebration. He emphasized the importance of laughter in promoting a positive and conducive learning environment, and commended the efforts of both students and staff in making the event a resounding success.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara applauded the initiative taken by the school to celebrate World Laughter Day. She highlighted the significance of incorporating activities that promote happiness and well-being in the school curriculum, and praised the students for their enthusiastic participation in the emoji making activity.

On the whole, the World Laughter Day celebration at the school served as a reminder of the power of laughter in fostering a sense of unity and joy within the school premises.

 

World Press Freedom Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed World Press Freedom Day in its school premises. The objective of celebrating this day was to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.

"Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights.", Keeping in view, A Power Point Presentation on the significance of the day was shown to the students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII. The teachers told the students about the importance of freedom of press and said that a free and independent media is essential for promoting transparency and accountability in government and other institutions.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the freedom of the human mind is recognized in the right to free speech and free press. He said that Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.
The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

International Firefighter’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed International Firefighter’s Day in its school premises. The objective of celebrating this day was to honour the work and sacrifice made by firefighting professionals.

"Heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place.", Keeping in view, A short documentary on the significance of the day was shown to the students of Preparatory Stage. The teachers informed the students about the rescuers and their contribution in the society.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Firefighters are rescuers who are extensively trained in firefighting and rescuing people from dangerous situations. He said that firefighters are real superheroes who put their lives in jeopardy to save our life on a day-to-day basis.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed. While thanking the brave hearts, she said that firefighters go through immense pressure and training to keep us protected.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Labour Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated Labour Day in it's school premises with enthusiasm and zeal. On this day, the essence of labour was honoured through engaging activities focused on creativity and awareness.

Under the esteemed guidance of Principal, the significance of this day was emphasized, highlighting the invaluable contributions of workers worldwide. The Students of Foundational Stage were involved in hands-on activities such as card making, nurturing their artistic expression and fostering an understanding of the importance of labor in our society.

Additionally, role-play activities were organized, providing students with a deeper appreciation of various professions and the vital role each individual plays in our school's fabric.

The Honourable Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra conveyed his appreciation for the diligent efforts of the Foundational Stage in organizing the Labour Day celebrations. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the invaluable contributions of workers worldwide and commended the students for their active participation in the activities.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her gratitude to the Foundational Stage for their enthusiastic participation in the Labour Day activities. She highlighted the significance of the day in honoring the labor force and emphasized the role of education in instilling values of empathy and appreciation in students. She commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in organizing meaningful activities that promote awareness and understanding of responsibilities.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

International Dance Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated International Dance Day by organizing a vibrant Talent Hunt Contest within its premises. The event provided students from Grades I to V with an opportunity to showcase their talents in various fields including Singing, Acting, Dancing, Mime, Poetry Recitation, Drawing/Painting, and Stand-up Comedy.

The Talent Hunt Contest featured two engaging rounds: the Preliminary Round and the Stage Round. Students eager to participate were instructed to register with their respective Class Incharges for the Preliminary Round. Qualifying participants from Round One advanced to the Stage Round, where they exhibited not only exceptional skill but also a deep passion and dedication for their chosen art forms.

The talent hunt competition held at our school showcased the remarkable abilities of students across two distinct categories. In Category-A, comprising students from Classes I and II, participants enthralled the audience with their musical renditions, captivating dance performances, and a diverse array of talents. The competition in Category-B, featuring students from Classes III to V, was equally impressive, with participants displaying their musical prowess, mastery of dance forms, and various other talents. After rigorous rounds of performances, the winners emerged triumphant, each demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication in their respective categories. The details of the same are as follows:

CATEGORY - A (I-II)

DANCE
POSITION	NAME	CLASS
I	SHIVANSHI	II-CRANE
II	KRITIKA	II-CRANE
	KARMANDEEP KAUR	II-PENGUIN
III	JASRAJ SINGH	II-SWAN
	KAYRA	I-PENGUIN
CONSOLATION	JANVI SHARMA	II-KIWI
MUSIC
I	DIVYANSHI	I-SWAN
II	ARSHI	II-CRANE
POETRY
I	ADNISHIKA	II-SWAN
II	REHAANSH DHANG	II-PENGUIN
III	PRIYANSHI	II-SWAN

 

CATEGORY - B (III-V)

DANCE
POSITION	NAME	CLASS
I	SIMRAN	V-DOVE
	JASMEEN	V- FLAMINGO
II	RADHYA SHUKLA	IV-FLAMINGO
	TANUSH	V-FLAMINGO
III	HARJOT KAUR	IV-FLAMINGO
	SIMRANPREET KAUR	IV-FLAMINGO
CONSOLATION	TEHBEER	V-FLAMINGO
MUSIC
I	KISHA	IV-DOVE
II	PAVNEET KUMAR	IV-DOVE
III	RAGHAV	III-KIWI
POETRY
I	RUHANI	III-SWAN
II	NAVYA	III-KIWI
III	DHAIRYA	IV-SKYLARK
INSTUMENT PLAYING (SOLO)
I	MEHAKDEEP	V-DOVE

 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, expressed his delight at the remarkable talent displayed by the students. He emphasized the significance of such events in fostering creativity and self-expression among young learners.

 Dr. Jyoti Pujara, the School Principal, extended her heartfelt appreciation to all participants, teachers, and staff members for their dedication and hard work in ensuring the success of the event.

Overall, the Talent Hunt Contest proved to be a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent and creativity present within the student community.

 

National Panchayati Raj Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day in its premises with zeal and enthusiasm. The objective of celebrating National Panchayati Raj Day was to raise awareness among students about Panchayats and Gram Sabhas, which are institutions mandated by the Constitution for local self-governance in rural areas.

The event witnessed a vibrant showcase of educational activities aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Panchayats and Gram Sabhas, essential pillars of rural governance enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The highlight of the event was an inter-house role play competition, where students from middle stage mesmerized the audience with their insightful portrayals and performances. Through enlightening speeches and captivating skits, the young orators delved into the significance of National Panchayati Raj Day, emphasizing the pivotal roles, responsibilities, achievements, concerns, and resolutions of Panchayats and Gram Sabhas in rural governance.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that the heart of India lies in its village. He said that Panchayati Raj Institution is said to be one of the oldest governing bodies in India. He said that the day marks the enactment of the 73rd amendment of the constitution in 1992. Through this historic amendment, the powers of the grassroots were decentralised and the foundation of an institution called Panchayati Raj was laid.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the system of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagour in Rajasthan. She said that the word 'Panchayat' is an amalgamation of two words where 'Panch' means 'five' and 'Ayat' means 'assembly' and 'Raj' means 'rule'. She further said that Panchayati Raj strengthens the foundation of Indian democracy and provides representation to the weaker sections of the society, namely, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, other Backward Classes and women.

On the whole, it was a very informative day for all the students.

 

Book Reading Competition on the occasion of World Book Day & English Language Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proudly hosted a vibrant and engaging Book Reading Competition on the occasion of World Book Day & English Language Day in its school premises. The event  captivated the attention of students, educators, and literary enthusiasts.

The students of Middle Stage were immersed in a diverse array of reading activities, fostering a love for literature and language. From captivating storytelling sessions to thought-provoking poetry readings, the event celebrated the power of words to inspire, educate, and unite.

The students' creativity and expression, lively debates and encouraged critical thinhe competition also featured dramatic readings, allowing students to showcase their acting skills while interpreting excerpts from their favorite books. Furthermore, students participated in speed reading challenges, enhancing their reading comprehension and fluency under timed conditions.

 The Honourable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that fostering a culture of reading is paramount in nurturing the intellectual and creative development of students. He expressed his gratitude to the students for their dedication and enthusiasm in making the event a resounding success.

Similarly, the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara emphasized the importance of language proficiency in today's globalized world. She underscored the school's commitment to providing students with opportunities to enhance their language skills and cultivate a lifelong passion for reading.

On the whole, the Book Reading Competition not only showcased the literary talents of the students but also underscored school's unwavering dedication to promoting literacy and linguistic excellence.

 

Investiture Ceremony

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana earmarked the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ marking the formal appointment of the school council members for the academic session 2024-25. The event was a celebration of leadership, responsibility, and commitment to excellence. Under the distinguished leadership of Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, the ceremony showcased the school's dedication to nurturing future leaders and fostering a culture of academic and personal growth.

The badges & sashes were conferred to the newly elected school council by the school  Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The council comprised of  :

DESIGNATION	Name	DESIGNATION	NAME
HEAD BOY	SATVIK BHOLA XII HUM	HEAD GIRL	ANVESHA SHARMA XII M
VICE HEAD BOY	AMISH XI M	VICE HEAD GIRL	HARGUN ARORA XI HUM
SECRETARY (BOY)	MAHESH XI COMM	SECRETARY (GIRL)	JASMINE XI COMM
HOUSE COUNCIL LEADER (BOY)	SUMIT XII COMM	HOUSE COUNCIL LEADER (GIRL)	HIMANSHI XII SCI
VICE HOUSE COUNCIL LEADER (BOY)	RANVEER XI COM	VICE HOUSE COUNCIL LEADER (GIRL)	FALAK XII M
SPORTS CAPTAIN (BOY)	KRISHNA XI	SPORTS CAPTAIN (GIRL)	RAUNAKPREET XII HUM.
CULTURAL SECRETARY (BOY)	GURDEEP SINGH XII HUM.	CULTURAL SECRETARY (GIRL)	NEHA GUPTA XII COMM
VICE CULTURAL SECRETARY (BOY)	RANPREET XI HUM.	VICE CULTURAL SECRETARY (GIRL)	NAINA X G.CH
JUNIOR PREFECT COUNCIL
HEAD BOY	ABHISHEKH VIII W.W	HEAD GIRL	ANSHIKA RANI VIII W.W
VICE HEAD BOY	ARSH VII W.W	VICE HEAD GIRL	HARLEEN VII W.S
SECRETARY (BOY)	MANEET VI J.K	SECRETARY (GIRL)	SAVI VI W.W

 

HOUSE COUNCIL
JAGRITI HOUSE	CAPTAIN	JASVIR XII COM
	VICE CAPTAIN	KIRAN XI Med.
JYOTI HOUSE	CAPTAIN	JASPREET XII COMM
	VICE CAPTAIN	SATVIK XII ARTS
KIRTI HOUSE	CAPTAIN	TARANPREET XII M
	VICE CAPTAIN	ISHMEET SINGH XII N.M
SHAKTI HOUSE	CAPTAIN	CHIRAG XII COM
	VICE CAPTAIN	RIKHIL XII COM

Prefects of all the houses and all Class Representatives were also adorned with sashes and badges. All the students of School Council boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads.
It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the elected School Council pledging solidarity, loyalty and devotion to their alma mater. The names of teachers who were chosen as the House Minister and Deputy Minister were also announced formally in the investiture ceremony.

The most admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Educator cum Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it's important for students to experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, to learn the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities, and achieving tasks effectively. He said that choosing student leaders provides them an opportunity to learn to identify and display effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated them and admonished them to be impartial and honest in discharging their duties. She also exhorted them to uphold the rules and values of school. She reminded them that with position comes responsibility towards themselves, their school and peers and struggles help one to achieve heights. She advised them to be role models and extended a supporting hand to the students’ council for the smooth running of the school.

On the whole, the stage lit up with vibrant colours of the different flags and the event reinstated the faith in the caliber and leadership of the future generation.

 

The Founder’s Day and Baisakhi – the festival of harvest

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated The Founder’s Day and Baisakhi – the festival of harvest with traditional fervour and gaiety. An atmosphere of celebration filled the school when the members of the Green Land fraternity along with the students and the entire staff gathered to celebrate the Founder’s Day and Baisakhi. The whole school came alive with traditional activities organized for the students.

The celebrations began with speech of Tamanna & Tanvi of class IX in which she highlighted the importance of Baisakhi. Harleen of class VII and Simran of class XII delivered a speech in which they portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. They also thanked the School Management, Principal and teachers on the occasion of Founder’s Day for providing world class facilities to the students.

It was followed by various Inter Class and Inter House Activities. The students of Foundational Classes participated in Punjabi Folk Dress Competition and Thali Presentation Competition in which the toddlers came dressed up as beautiful mutiyars and gabrus and set the mood for the festival celebrations. In another activity, the students of Senior Wing (IX-XII) participated in Inter House Solo/Duet Song Singing Competition. The participants attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome and gave cut throat competition to each other and presented folk songs that well suited the atmosphere. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded the audience about the great heritage and culture of Punjab.

The vibrant & enthralling Guest Singing and Dancing Performances by the students of Primary and middle Section fascinated the audience.

Our high esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the staff and students on the occasion of Founder's Day and Baisakhi.  He apprised every one of the importance of the festival. Talking about the videos and art work, he articulated that performing arts in education provides students with the opportunity to engage the mind, the body and emotions into a collaborative expression of all that it means to be human. Through study and performance, students explore and present great themes and ideas. He further said that organizing such competition was a fun-filled way to channelize the energies of students. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing such dazzling and energetic performances.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated students on Founder’s Day and Baisakhi and apprised every one of the importance of the festival. She also threw light on the religious and historical importance of the festival. She, further, motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and energy and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world. She acknowledged and appreciated all the students for giving such scintillating and vivacious performances.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children. The entire school campus was immersed in the spirit of festivity.

 

National Siblings Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, celebrated National Siblings Day in the premises of with love and affection.  The young, enthusiastic Green Knights expressed their love and affection for their brothers and sisters through participating in ‘Card Making & Photo Frame Making Activity’. The celebration provided the students a platform to express their love, respect, and gratitude towards their siblings.

The students of classes Primary Wing expressed their love towards their siblings by participating in Greeting Card Making Activity on the theme ‘The Bond of Love’ for their siblings. In addition to Greeting Card Making, the Primary Wing students also participated in Photo Frame Making, adding a personal touch to their expressions of love. The teachers emphasized the importance of love and care among siblings, enriching the students' understanding of familial bonds. The bulletin boards proudly displayed the heartfelt cards and beautifully crafted frames, conveying a message of unity, love, and affection.

The high-esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Siblings are an important part of our lives. One cannot imagine his or her life without siblings. He said that we cannot deny the fact that the memories of childhood with our siblings always bring a broad smile to our face no matter what age we have entered. Thus, wherever in the world or how busy we are, we should always cherish the gifted bond we share with our siblings.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that healthy sibling relationships promote empathy, prosocial behavior and academic achievement. She said that Siblings Day gives us a chance to agree on to one thing that we make the best siblings on the planet and having a sibling is like having a blessing for life. She wished everyone to be blessed with happy siblings and appreciated the efforts of little children for preparing beautiful cards for their siblings.

On the whole, it was a unique experience for all the students.

 

World Health Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana orchestrated World Health Day in the school premises. The event aimed to foster creativity and promote awareness about the importance of healthy eating habits among young learners. In a vibrant display of commitment to global well-being, a myriad of engaging activities, underscoring the importance of physical and mental health were organised for the students.

From invigorating morning exercises to informative health lectures, students were immersed in a diverse range of activities tailored to foster holistic well-being. The day commenced with energizing one day yoga session and group exercises for primary wing, setting a positive tone for the festivities ahead. Following this, interactive seminars and discussions were held, covering topics such as nutrition, stress management, and the significance of regular exercise. The students showcased intense eagerness and enjoyment in presentation of various yoga asanas and postures.

In addition to educational endeavors, fruit chaat making activity was conducted  for the little angels of classes Pre. Nursery to UKG. The teachers told the students about the value of seasonal fruits and later on taught students to make fruit chaat. The students with their tiny-little fingers cut the fruits with plastic knives and presented them in a presentable manner.

Under the supervision of dedicated teachers, the kindergarten students also enthusiastically participated in the vegetable printing activity, utilizing an array of colorful vegetables to create captivating prints. Through this hands-on experience, the children were not only engaged in artistic expression but also gained valuable insights into the world of nutrition and wellness. These artistic expressions served as powerful reminders of the interconnectedness between creativity and well-being.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land Schools said that The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated on 7 April every year, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.  He said that students must follow good healthy habits like eating nutritious food and do the physical activity every day. All must take care of personal hygiene and cleanliness of their neighbourhood. Then only one can lead a healthy style. He expressed delight at witnessing the enthusiasm and creativity displayed by the young participants. He emphasized the importance of holistic education, which encompasses both academic learning and practical life skills, including the cultivation of healthy habits.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Life without good health is like an army without soldiers and chocolate without cocoa. She said that when a person leads a healthy lifestyle, the body remains healthy and the mind is active and fresh.  She highlighted the school's commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible and health-conscious. She commended the efforts of the teachers in organizing such engaging activities that contribute to the holistic development of students. She inspired all the students and teachers that we should follow a healthy lifestyle and do some yoga asanas or other exercises to stay fit and healthy.

On the whole, it was a unique experience to come together for one day to promote actions that can improve our health.

 

Academic Session 2024-25

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana welcomed the students on the commencement of the new academic session 2024-25 along with auspicious rituals. The beginning of the new session was marked with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm among the students. After the announcement of results, it was the time to enter the school with new energy and fresh vibes.

Armed with new bags, uniform and stationery, students entered the school brimming with joy and elation to see their friends and teachers. Students grabbed their backpacks and sported their newest back-to-school outfits. The day started with soul striving rendering prayer.

Excitement and enthusiasm were at high among the students where there was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as admission to the new level. The class in charges welcomed the students with a tilak, welcome notes, stationery etc. as a token of love. The classrooms were specially decorated for the students with informative charts, wall hangings, informative stickers etc. and filled the students with pride. The day was filled with fun activities for the students preparing them for new challenges and exciting opportunities that the new session brings.

Initially, the students settled down in their new classes and met their new teachers which was followed by a walk through with various facilities and sections designed for various activities which includes new upgraded play station for activity zone, library, art & craft, music room, dance room and play area.

It was followed by the auspicious Hawan ceremony  with soul striving rendering Bhajans followed by  the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and offerings to the sacred fire. The students of Class II to XII along with their teachers poured holy offerings into sanctified fire amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras. The fragrance of the ‘Samagri’ kindled the golden flames and spread the positive vibration and energy all around. Amidst hymns and chanting of Mantras, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion. All the students very enthusiastically participated in Hawan Ceremony and made all arrangements which included making of Yagya Kund, arranging Samagri etc.

Kindergarten Wing was bestowed with the gift of new World Class Play Station. The excitement of tiny tots had no end of happiness when they visited the play station and enjoyed the fun filled and informative games. Most of their time was spent in playing, solving puzzles, enjoying on swings, taking nature walk, clay modelling, storytelling, colouring and painting and exploring activity zone. Entire faculty members helped kids to get adjusted and be comfortable in the school environment.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra welcomed the students and said that they should remain focused on the year ahead. He motivated the students to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co-scholastic. He also gave the tips for healthy habits in daily routine to the students. He exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as righteous individuals and guided them to follow the principles of diligence, punctuality and discipline to achieve success in life. He further, blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years with positive energy flowing to fulfil the real purpose of the Hawan.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that a good beginning makes a big difference. She congratulated the students on graduating to higher classes. She wished all students a fun filled session ahead. She further said that one should make sure to begin this academic year with new hopes and positive mindset to make it brighter chapter in the school life full of knowledge and learning. She said that Hawan ceremony aimed at infusing a sense of devotion into the students and was conducted to introduce them to the righteous virtuous value system of the school.

On the whole, the Hawan was performed religiously under the divine fervour spirituality and concluded with an ‘Arti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. A pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

 

Organized Annual Sports Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Annual Sports Meet for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to II with great ardour and gusto.

The most captivating aspect, embellishing the event, was the splendid field displays, involving mass student participation, which splashed on the field. The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Students participated in exhilarating Santa Race, Ball Race for Boys, Fairy Race, Ball Race for Girls, Mother Merry Race (Mother and Child), Hurdle Race & Sack Race for Boys & Girls, where young Santas and fairies displayed their agility and determination. The races not only demonstrated the students' athletic abilities but also served as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles with resilience.

What made this athletic meet even more special was the inclusion of mothers as participants in Mother Merry Race where mothers along with child participated in a race on that tracks and the winner mothers with the child were also given the medals and mothers were feeling great proud when they received medals with their child from the pious hands of the school Chairman and the Principal of the school. The bond between children and mothers was on full display as they engaged in friendly competition, fostering a sense of unity and shared achievement.

The highlights of the result of Mother Merry Race is as followed:

Event	position	Class	Name of the mother & child
Mother Merry Race	I II III	Pre. Nursery	HIMANI ARORA M/O AADVIKA ARORA SIMRANJEET KAUR M/O AVLEEN KAUR III MEENA RANI M/O AKANSHA

 

Event	position	Class	Name of the mother & child
Mother Merry Race	I II III	Nursery	ARSHI M/O HAMD AZAAN FAROOQI ISHA TONDON M/O BHUMIKA TONDON PRABHJOT KAUR M/O REYANSH SWAN RITU RANI M/O SHIVAM RANA ANJALI M/O RAVITA POOJA PAL M/O MAHIR PAL KULJEET KAUR M/O HARTRIPAT SINGH NEERU M/O ABHISHEK KHURANA DAYA KAUR M/O JASKIRAT SINGH

 

Event	position	Class	Name of the mother & child
Mother Merry Race	I II III	K.G.	NAVJEET M/O RIHAAN KATARIA MANPREET KAUR M/O SEHAJPREET KAUR GURPREET KAUR M/O AADIV SINGH CHANDAN JORRA M/O ABHINAV JORRA NISHIKA MAAN M/O DILPREET MAAN RINKY DEVI M/O URJIT PATEL ANURADHA CHAUHAN M/O ANIKET CHAUHAN SONIA M/O MARYA USHA KUMARI M/O AKSHIT THAKUR

 

Event	position	Class	Name of the mother & child
Mother Merry Race	I II III	FIRST	HARMANPREET KAUR M/O YASMEEN KAUR PRIANKA PANDEY M/O KRITIKA PANDEY TARANJANI M/O JANVI SHARMA MANDEEP KAUR M/O SAMAIRA VERMA MAMATA RANI M/O RAJVEER SINGH AMANDEEP KAUR M/O AGAMDEEP KAUR ANU BALA M/O RONIT SHIVANI M/O ANANYA THAKUR NAVDEEP KAUR M/O KARMANDEEP KAUR

 

Event	position	Class	Name of the mother & child
Mother Merry Race	I II III	Second	RICHA M/O MAYANK SONALO M/O PRANAV NAVNEET M/O ANGAD KATARIA RAVINDER KAUR M/O GURNOOR KAUR KARAMJIT KAUR M/O DIVYANSH AHUJA REKHA RANI M/O DEVYANSH SINGH BHANGU AMARJEET KAUR M/O HEAVENJOT KAUR NAVJOT KAUR M/O MANRAJ SINGH RAJNI BALA M/O RIDHAM JUNEJ

 

The atmosphere was electric as parents cheered on their children, creating an ambiance of encouragement and support. The athletic meet served as a platform for students to not only showcase their sporting talent but also learn essential values such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. He blessed the students and encouraged them to work diligently and enjoy their childhood i.e a transient phase to optimum.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara shared her enthusiasm for the event and said that sports play a pivotal role in the holistic development of a child. She said that athletic meet not only showcased the students' physical prowess but also encouraged a healthy and active lifestyle. She articulated that the participation of mothers added a unique and heart-warming touch, emphasizing the importance of family bonds.

On the whole, athletic meet was an outstanding display of student’s incredible fitness, strength, stamina and sportsman spirit. As the day concluded, medals were awarded, smiles were shared, and memories were etched into the collective narrative of the school. The Annual Athletic Meet was not just a competition; it was a celebration of physical fitness, teamwork, and the indomitable spirit that defines the school’s mission and vision.

 

VEER BAAL DIWAS

Remembering the Shaheedi Divas' and the supreme sacrifices of sahibzadas, a special morning assembly was organised. The sacred occasion was marked with reverence for the divine spirit, as senior students performed Shabad Gayan, infusing the entire gathering with the essence of Naam Ras. Teachers narrated the martyrdom details of chaar sahibzadas to the students. The emotional sentiments were reflected in the devotion with which they participated. The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to chaar shaibzadas.

To honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh, the Sahibzade of 10th Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji, an animated movie "Chaar Sahibzade" was shown to the students of classes P. Nsy to VIII in their respective classrooms during activity period. To commemorate Veer Bal Diwas, the students watched the live telecast of the National Program on Veer Bal Diwas through the webcast link provided by CBSE.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the sacrifices of four Sahibzadas teach us that we should make any sacrifice to protect our country, religion and community. He exhorted all the students to follow the footsteps of the Chaar Sahibzadas who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives for the sake of humanity.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the four Sahibzadas- Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji were full of courage like their father Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. She added that their indomitable spirit, gallant aggression and stupendous courage against formidable odds exemplified their supreme gallantry..

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

 

Capacity Building Programme on Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies

“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change.
Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.” 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted a comprehensive One-Day Teacher Training Workshop centered around the Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies for the teaching faculty to mentor them about the Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies and to discuss the way forward for further implementation. The training session aimed at enriching the teaching methodologies to ensure a more effective and engaging learning experience for students.

The workshop began with the warm welcome extended to esteemed resource persons from CBSE: Mr. AP Sharma and Mrs. Manjeet Jauhar who are renowned names in the field of education and are experts in conducting various competency building programs for mentoring the teachers.

Mr. AP Sharma commenced the session with an ice breaking activity which helped us shed our inhibitions and communicate with other participants. The members present were divided into groups subject wise and they had to make a rubric for an assessment task reflecting the intended learning outcome. The different types of learning strategies like collaborative learning, experiential learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning was also discussed. The workshop focused on Competency- based Education, thereby motivating students to become lifelong learners, equipped with knowledge, competence, and skills.

He discussed the salient features of Bloom’s Taxonomy in education, its objectives and outcomes. This was followed with an activity-based learning experience for all the participants. He motivated the participants to actively participate and share their views and experiences. He stressed upon identifying the domain and cognitive levels of educational outcomes. He conducted an activity where she asked participants to rate the domain and cognitive levels of educational outcomes.

On the other hand, Mrs. Manjeet Jauhar emphasized that lesson plans developed by faculty members must have clarity in general and specific objectives, along with the various methodologies, teaching aids and learning styles, to enable students to learn successfully and fruitfully. She also stressed on the teaching-learning cycle.

The training program brought together educators from various institutions, providing a platform for collaborative learning and the exchange of innovative teaching practices. The sessions were led by seasoned educators and experts in the field, covering topics such as outcome-based education, modern pedagogical techniques, and strategies to enhance student comprehension.

The eminent resource persons- Mr. AP Sharma and Mrs. Manjeet Jauhar kept the participants engrossed with their interactive and informative sessions. The workshop emphasised adapting different teaching styles along with the need to adopt an inter-disciplinary approach in the classroom to provide children with experiential learning and critical thinking skills.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Pedagogy plays an important role to help teachers understand the best ways to conduct a classroom. He said that such workshops provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, fostering a collaborative environment to explore innovative approaches to enhance learning outcomes. He applauded the dedication of staff members in their pursuit of effective pedagogies that positively impact the students.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the landscape of education is ever-changing, and as educators, it is our responsibility to stay abreast of the latest pedagogical approaches. She said that this training program served as a testament to our dedication to excellence, ensuring that our teachers are well-equipped to navigate the dynamic realm of education and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our students.

On the whole, the workshop was indeed enriching and informative. It also fuelled the participants with a new zeal to start working on its implementation in their own spheres.

 

Organized the Fun Trip to Hardy's World Amusement Park

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised the fun trip to Hardy's World Amusement Park with great fervour and vivacity. The students from classes P. Nsy. to VIII appeared to be pouring in to enjoy the event in multitude.

The event marked a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and thrilling experience for our enthusiastic students. The cool weather and the warmth of the sunshine, made everyone feel refreshed. Over students accompanied by dedicated teachers and staff, explored the exciting attractions and educational offerings at Hardy's World. The amusement park provided a vibrant backdrop for a day of learning beyond the classrooms walls. The picnic truly gave a temporary relief from their studies. The environment was thrilled with the rejoicing voices of the children. It was an ideal day for fun and frolic and an array of exciting fun and adventurous games.

Students embraced the thrill of Hardy's world with a variety of exhilarating rides, sparking excitement and creating lasting memories. Team building activities fostered a sense of unity among the students, strengthening their bonds and encouraging collaboration. The designated picnic area allowed students to relax, share meals, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of Hardy's World.

The admirable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that School life is a happy life not because the students don’t have any career pressure but because lots of happy memories are created during school life. It was a perfect embodiment of holistic education philosophy. Our students had the opportunity to engage in thrilling experiences and team building activities, all set in vibrant and safe environment.  

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that this kind of exposure provides opportunities for learning, social interaction, and exposure to new experiences. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall, it was a boisterous triumph and a jubilant way of ushering in the Christmas celebration. The day, turned out to be a grand success.

 

Observed Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji known as “Hind ki Chaddar” with great piousness and serenity.

Remembering the Shaheedi Divas' and the supreme sacrifices of Guru for protecting the most fundamental of human rights, a special morning assembly was organised. The sacred occasion was marked with reverence for the divine spirit, as senior students performed Shabad Gayan, infusing the entire gathering with the essence of Naam Ras. They honored Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji by disseminating his profound message of harmony, humility, and equality through poems, speeches, and orations. Teachers narrated the martyrdom details of Guru to the students. The emotional sentiments were reflected in the devotion with which they participated. The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to Hind ki Chadar- Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Stating that Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji dedicated himself to safeguarding the country from societal injustices, he highlighted that the Guru guided disciples on the path of divinity by imparting lessons on overcoming greed, desire, ego, and pain. Encouraging students and teachers, he emphasized the importance of integrating and embodying the teachings of self-sacrifice in thoughts, words, and actions for achieving remarkable academic and overall success in life.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressing the need to grasp the skill of self-control from Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's life, she emphasized his role as a compassionate defender of the vulnerable, advocating for such values. She conveyed the belief that safeguarding those in need, even at the expense of one's own life, aligns with Guru Tegh Bahadur's teachings. Emphasizing the importance of following the path of righteousness, she asserted the readiness to sacrifice one's life for the greater good of humanity.

On the whole, the school environment was devotional and blissful. All the students were filled up with deep sorrow, remembering the great sacrifice done by our Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

 

Organized LSSC Shabad Gayan Competition

 with great piousness and serenity. The said competition was organised for the students of classes VI to XII in its school premises. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools as the Chief Guest along with Dr. Vijayata, Director of Green Land Schools, the eminent judges: Dr. Savita Uppal Retd. Principal, Arya College, Ludhiana and Assistant Prof. Ms. Radhika, Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, Ludhiana graced the said competition.

The Principal of the host school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, warmly welcomed them with a floral reception. The event began with a musical performance dedicated to seeking the Almighty's blessings, setting a pious tone for the show. The  teams from diverse schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) participated in the competition. The event showcased a spirited and enthusiastic atmosphere, reflecting a healthy competition.

The sacred occasion was marked with reverence for the divine spirit, as senior students of the host school performed live Shabad Gayan, infusing the entire gathering with the essence of Naam Ras. Melodious tunes of pious and devotional shabads from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji- ‘Harjan Bolat Shri Ram Nama’, ‘Japman Jagannath’ and ‘Tu Kahe Dole Praniya’ resonated throughout the atmosphere, as competitors presented a variety of shabads that tugged at the audience's heartstrings. The young maestros showcased their best, contributing to the competition's resounding success that purified the surroundings with its rhythmic resonating echo..

The judges Dr. Savita Uppal and Assistant Prof. Ms. Radhika, thoroughly enjoyed the mellifluous  shabads. The confidence, quality, and fervor displayed by the participants in singing inspirational shabads left a lasting impression. The Jury, impressed by the performances, shared their views and provided fair judgments, which were unanimously accepted without any discrepancies.

The Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event. He motivated the students with his encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. He said that such events continuously provide a platform for aspiring singers to perform in front of the audience and enhance their singing skills.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense intere1st and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that Music as the universal art, plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The result of the competition is as follows:

Winner Trophy was grabbed by the students of Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ldh.

First Runner-up Trophy was clinched by the students of Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh and Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ldh.

Second Runner-up Trophy was secured by the students of Green Land Convent School, 32 Sector, Ldh.

Appreciation Award was given to the students of Green Land Convent School Bishan Enclave, Civil City, Ldh. and Shri Harkrishan Sahib Public High School, Gill Market, Ldh.

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the winners.

On the whole, the competition was a great success where the talented singers enthralled the audience and put their heart and soul in each stupendous performance. The motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The musical day concluded with Ardas and distribution of Degh Parsad and Langar that was prepared by the staff members and students of the host school.

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament Junior (Boys)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its supremacy in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Cricket Tournament by lifting the Second Runner Up Trophy in the said tournament in Under-14 category for Boys.

The exuberant boys- Ansh (IX), Jatin (IX), Kartik (VIII), Rishi (VIII) Anurag (VIII), Divyanshu (VII), Krishna (VII), Hemant(VII), Dev(VIII), Aryan (VI), Pranjal (VIII), Anurag Nishad (VII),

Arnavjot (VII), Arham (VII), Jaskaranvir (VI) and Divyansh(VI) showcased remarkable skills and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Their unwavering dedication to honing their skills and relentless training paved the way for this triumphant achievement.

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools conveyed heartfelt congratulations to every member of the cricket team for their exceptional commitment and demonstration of talent.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended heartfelt congratulations to the winners on their victory. She also encapsulated that their hard work, determination, and team work have brought honour to the school, and wished to reach even greater heights in future.

On the whole, the school management, staff, and students allies came together to celebrate this remarkable success, reaffirming their commitment to foster a holistic learning environment.

 

PRESS NO CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted Cambridge English Assessment Exam of the young learners in its school premises.  A team of four members Ms. Meenu Huria, CEM for Language centre for Cambridge, Ms.

Richa Sharma (Certified Cambridge Examiners) and Ms. Shiveta Verma (Certified Cambridge Examiners)  representing Cambridge University came to test the four skills in English i.e  Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of the candidates. The aim of conducting this exam is to emphasize the importance of the international language among the students.

To ensure that the learners have achieved the desired proficiency level towards the end of their Cambridge session, the board decided to conduct assessments for Reading, Writing, Listening and speaking modules for the young learners. The test was conducted at four levels which included Starters, Movers, Flyers, and FCE. Before appearing for the exam, a series of mock tests were conducted by the school to make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. The students were motivated to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. The Cambridge exam focused on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), testing learners’ speaking skills.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Cambridge Tests are one of the most prestigious tests in the world. He said that Cambridge English Exams are the best source to know the knowledge of English Skill in four components i.e Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. He said that as English is a universal language and it provides the medium for all the cultures to communicate so, it is prerequisite for students to learn this language.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning. She appreciated the stalwart endeavours of the students and faculty members. She congratulated them for the successful completion of the task. Over all, it was a very exciting day for all the students. 

 

ORGANIZED CBSE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM ON NEP-2020

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted One-Day Teacher Training Workshop centered on the National Education Policy-2020 for the teaching faculty to mentor them about the working model of New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and to discuss the way forward for further implementation.

The workshop began with the warm welcome extended to esteemed resource persons from CBSE: Mr. Gurbhej Singh and Ms. Vega Sharma who are renowned names in the field of education and are experts in conducting various competency building programs for mentoring the teachers.

In the morning session, the resource persons shared an insightful introduction of NEP through a story of a teacher and banker and discussed the importance of dedication, Hard-work and perseverance in the life of students. They delivered a compelling keynote address, shedding light on crucial aspects of the policy. It was followed by group singing of song- सारे जहाँ से अच्छा, हिन्दोस्ताँ हमारा to build the feeling of 'One Nation' among all. All the participants actively participated in role-play activity, discussions, Q&A sessions etc., and fostered an environment of collaborative learning. The workshop stressed on the core values and principle of ‘foundational skills’ of literacy and numeracy and ‘higher-order’ skills, cultural awareness and empathy, perseverance and grit, teamwork, leadership, communication etc. The resource persons shed light on the creation of a new structure in place of old, i.e., replacing 10+2 with 5+3+3+4 framework that will consist of Foundational stage (3 to 8 years), Preparatory stage (8 to 11 years), Middle stage (11 to 14 years) and Secondary stage (14 to 18 years).

In the afternoon session, the teachers were familiarised with the skills needed to understand changes in the curriculum, shift in the pedagogical skills and its implementation for the holistic development of its stakeholders and students. They also shared that the substantial impetus placed on vocational education or hands-on learning in the new policy will give rise to multiple hybrid jobs. They also discussed about some of the CBSE initiatives like Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, that aims at creating global citizens and promote learning language of various states.

The eminent resource persons- Mr. Gurbhej Singh and Ms. Vega Sharma kept the participants engrossed with their interactive and informative sessions. The workshop emphasised adapting different teaching styles along with the need to adopt an inter-disciplinary approach in the classroom to provide children with experiential learning and critical thinking skills. The session included activities like Role-Play, Reading Activities, Singing performances etc.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra emphasized the significance of adapting to the changes introduced by the National Education Policy-2020. He said that NEP represents a transformative milestone in the landscape of education, and it is with great enthusiasm that we integrate its principles into our academic framework.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara shared insights into the transformative impact the policy holds for educational institutions and the role of teachers in shaping the future of education. She appreciated the efforts of the resource persons and encouraged the staff members to implement the policy effectively and wholeheartedly.

On the whole, the workshop was indeed enriching and informative. It enabled the teachers to gain clear insights on the intent of the topic. It also fuelled the participants with a new zeal to start working on its implementation in their own spheres.

 

LSSC Cricket Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its supremacy in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Cricket Tournament by lifting the Second Runner Up Trophy in the said tournament in Under-19 category for Boys. 

The high- spirited boys- Krishna (X), Suhail Raza (XI), Diljeet Singh (XI), Nature (XII), Harinder Singh (XI), Suraj (XI), Gurwinder (X), Amir (X), Mohammad Kashif (X), Gurtej (IX), Khushal (X), Sidakveer (X), Ansh (IX), Sukhmanpreet (X), Sarfaraz (XI) and Dhruv (XI) demonstrated incredible prowess and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Their unwavering dedication to honing their skills and relentless training paved the way for this triumphant achievement. 

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools extended his warmest congratulations to each member of the cricket team for their exemplary dedication and exceptional display of talent. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended heartfelt congratulations to the winners. In a message to the students and their coach, she expressed immense pride in their outstanding performance and lauded their commitment to the sport. 

On the whole, the school management, staff, and students alike celebrated this impressive success and reiterated their commitment to foster a holistic learning environment that encourages sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence in all endeavours.

 

LSSC Basketball Tournament U-19 BOYS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana has firmly established its supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament by lifting the Winners Trophy in U-19 for boys category. 

The high- spirited boys- Manav (VIII), Aryan(IX), Daksh (IX), Abhishek (X), Sukhbir, Ashutosh, Ishmeet, Karan, Harmanpreet, Akash, Smarth and Ayush of class XI in U-19 category were able to bag Ist Position in the said competition. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the players for the stellar success of our basketball team at the recent LSSC competition. Their dedication, skill, and unwavering spirit have not only secured victory but have also exemplified the excellence. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara remarked that the victory is not just a win; it’s a testament to the uniqueness that defines our institution. She congratulated these exceptional athletes who embody the spirit of excellence, teamwork, and resilience. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

LSSC Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped the supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament by lifting the II Runners Up trophy in U-19 for girls category. 

The high- spirited Girls- Sehejpreet Kaur, Soumya Chaubey, Priya Rani, Parul, Harshit Athakur, Jasmine Sharma, Sneha and Vanshika of class X in U-19 category were able to bag II Runner-up trophy in the LSSC Basketball Tournament.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the players and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara remarked that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create a competitive spirit amongst the children. She said that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to the team and congratulated them for their success.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

LSSC Volleyball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana is thrilled to announce a resounding victory in the recent LSSC Volleyball Tournament. Our team displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, ultimately clinching the First Runner Up Trophy.

In the U-19 Boys category, the final match was between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Green Land Public Sr. Sec. School, Jalandhar by pass, Ludhiana and Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar secured the Second Position in the said competition.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the team, stating, "It is a moment of immense pride for Green Land Convent School. Our students have demonstrated not only their athletic prowess but also their ability to face challenges head-on. This victory is a testament to the holistic education we provide in our school.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara also expressed immense pride in the school's volleyball team, saying, "I am delighted by the outstanding performance of our dedicated athletes. Their hard work and determination have truly paid off. This victory exemplifies the spirit of excellence that encourages in all aspects of education." Our school extends its gratitude to all the students, teachers, parents, and well-wishers who supported the team throughout the tournament.

On the whole, it was the great exposure for the students.

 

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, located in New Subhash Nagar near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated the Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with great religious fervor, enthusiasm, and gaiety. The school premises were drenched with divinity, aiming to highlight the values, morals, principles, and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.  

The students paid obeisance to Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recited hymns such as "Satguru Nank Pargateya," "Behen Nanaki da veer," and "Tum Mera Rakha Sabni Thayi" with devotion. They narrated the life stories of Guru Ji and emphasized His teachings, conveying messages like 'God is One,' 'Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chhakho,' 'Be Truthful & Honest,' and 'Love Humanity.'  

The pious day featured Shabad Gayan performed by senior students, filling the entire sangat with the essence of Naam Ras. The little ones from the Pre-Nursery Wing acted as 'Panj Pyaras.' Students exemplified discipline and perseverance, creating an environment that seemed pristine and possessed a sense of eternity.  

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools, urged everyone to embrace the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, fostering love, unity, and compassion. He emphasized Guru Nanak Dev Ji's promotion of the idea of a single God and connecting with God through meditation and piety.  

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted students on the auspicious occasion, stating that Guru Nanak Dev Ji's wisdom continues to inspire towards honest living, selfless sharing, and a profound connection with the divine.  

May this Gurupurab fill our hearts with love, understanding, and unity. Let us reflect on the values Guru Nanak Dev Ji imparted and strive to incorporate them into our lives.  

The Shabad Kirtan, performed under divine fervor and spirituality, made the school environment devotional and blissful. The program concluded with the distribution of 'Prasad.'

 

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION-2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, unveiled another feat of glory by organizing its ‘14th Annual Prize Distribution-2023 & Cultural Eve - PEACE’ amidst great zest, enthusiasm, and euphoria in the school premises. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebrations were befitting the occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. Sh. Krishna Pal Rajpoot (IAS), Assistant Commissioner Ludhiana, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presided over the Function. Sh. Ashok Thapar, Nephew of Martyr Sukhdev Thapar, the freedom Fighter, was the guest of honor.

The celebrations, as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guests, Sh. Krishna Pal Rajpoot IAS, and Sh. Ashok Thapar, by the Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

The eminent dignitaries gracing the occasion were Dr. Shivangi, Director of Aanchal International School, Chandigarh, Mrs. Anamika, Director of St. Paul’s International School, Mohali, Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Geetika, Mrs. Neha Kashyap - Principal R. Rudhra International School, Chandigarh, and eminent members of the School Management Committee. All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra.

The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp, invoking the spiritual divinity with a soul-stirring invocation to Lord Krishna with a majestic hymn ‘Jago Mohan Pyare’. The audience was engulfed with emotion after viewing the devotional dance choreography on ‘Vishnu Vandana’, charting the incarnation of Lord Vishnu & his devotee Prahlad in His various forms as it is a famous episode of Hindu Mythology who is known for his unwavering and devotion despite being persecuted by his father, Hiranyakashipu. Anvesha of class XI, Harleen Kaur of class VI, and Sonakshi of Class V delivered a speech in which they portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded in their second home.

Following the Indian tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhavo & Padharo Mhare Desh,’ the shining stars of Middle & Senior wing welcomed the guests through a stunning dance performance based on ‘Haryanvi Folk Dance.’ The function included a series of thematic performances. The graceful dancers of Kindergarten Wing left everyone spellbound with their mesmerizing Jungle Dance performance. The Bamboo and Jungle Dance Conveyed a message of lively energy, blending the vibrant spirit of the Jungle with the rhythmic elegance of Bamboo, creating a captivating experience for the audience. The mood of the audience was further elevated as the budding Green Knights captivated everyone with their play which highlighted the life and contribution of the freedom fighters Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev. The performance of the students left a great impact on the audience and was successful in inculcating sacrifice, patriotism, and the love for the motherland. The audience became so emotional that with a collective sense of duty and sacrifice for the motherland, everyone took an oath. The Comedy Bumper act unfolded the comical chaotic twists and turns of everyday life. The play Ret Diyan Kandhan depicted the emotions of women and women empowerment as the key to progress, breaking the barriers and fostering the society where every voice is heard.

A power-packed performance by the students of the Middle Wing on the Victory and achievement of Neeraj Chopra in Olympics left the audience spellbound & gave the message of World Peace. The Gabrus and Mutiyars of the school in their desi Punjab style were the showstoppers of the evening as they brought alive the whole world on the stage with vibrant colors and pulsating music by the scintillating Luddi Bhangra.

It was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony to felicitate the achievers in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities. They were given away the prizes by the Chief Guest Sh. Krishna Pal Rajpoot (IAS) Assistant Commissioner Ludhiana and the Chairman of the school, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and the eminent members of the school management committee. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit. All the dignitaries congratulated the winners for their achievements.

The Chief Guest, Sh. Krishna Pal Rajpoot, congratulated the Green Knights and their parents and said that Education serves as a key to unlocking one’s potential and this ceremony witnessed a result of academic excellence, leadership, and creativity. He appealed to the parents to give their precious time to their young ones. He emphasized the importance of holistic education and the role it plays in shaping well-rounded individuals.

Sh. Ashok Thapar praised the ebullient performances put on by the dedicated Green Knights and encouraged them to adopt true values and grow into priceless assets for the country. He commended the students for their outstanding performance in the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Play, and as he recalled memories, became emotional while sharing insights into the life of the freedom fighter Sukhdev Thapar with the audience and shared with the audience the facts about Sukhdev’s life during the freedom struggle.

The Chairman-Cum-Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated and praised the exhilarating performances put up by the ardent Green Knights and inspired them to imbibe true values and become invaluable assets to the nation. He addressed the gathering and motivated the parents to strengthen the bond between school and home for the development of the children on the right path. He honoured Sh. Ashok Thapar with a cash prize of Rs. 51,000/- for his contribution to society. He also awarded the school Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara for her best services and dedication to the school. He was so impressed with the performance and hard work of all the participants that he announced every participant will get 10% marks in each subject in the Annual Exam along with the award of the participation Trophy.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Hon'ble President of the Trust emphasized on the artistic  talents of students along with academics. It reflects the diverse and vibrant tapestry of our school. He appreciated all the staff members and students for their dedication and hard work they put into making this function a grand success.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the parents for the achievements of their children and admired the performances of the talented students. She also thanked all the dignitaries, staff members, students, and parents for their unflinching support and cooperation.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem and a vote of thanks to the honorable Chief Guest and the august gathering for their gracious presence. The program culminated, leaving behind the promise of a handful of brighter hues the next year.

 

State Level Basketball Tournament

The Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved the mettle in the Punjab School State Level Basketball Tournament. It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Smarth Chauhan and Akash Kumar of class XI clinched Second Runner Up Trophy in Under-19 Category.

The diligent players Smarth Chauhan and Akash Kumar of class XI performed extremely well and were able to grab Bronze Medals in State Championship. In the U-19 boys category, triumphed over Patiala District, with a score of 67/53. They were in vibrant mood for fetching Second Runner Up Trophy to their name in the said competition.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished them good luck for their Achievement in State Level Tournament.

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

95th Birth Anniversary of Mickey Mouse

“It all started with a mouse. If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 95th Birth Anniversary of their beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse with great pomp and show in the school premises.

The school was decorated with various Disney characters. Children came in the get up of their favourite cartoon characters. The entire K.G. Wing atmosphere became enchanting with the presence of little Spider Man, Donald Duck, Fairies, Mickey& Minnie Mouse and many more. Interestingly, an inflatable Mickey was seen distributing toffees and chocolates to the kids. The Micky Mouse Mask making activity organised for the students of classes P. Nursery – K.G. They sang "Happy Birthday" to Mickey throughout the day. They had the cutest themed cakes, pastries and desserts. The students were all bustling with cheer & energy. Cartoon Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. All the tiny tots enjoyed the day dancing, singing, eating cakes.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it was a delight to watch the children in their favourite character. He said that Mickey Mouse is recognized worldwide as the symbol of the Walt Disney Company. He said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. He appreciated parents and all family members for taking efforts in dressing up their children and all the Mentors for making the event a successful one.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Since 1928 Mickey Mouse created by Walt Disney has been entertaining kids all over the world. She further said that one of the most amazing attributes of Disney movies is their characters’ ability to relay invaluable lessons through family friendly storytelling. These Disney characters showed us that it was okay to “stand out” from the crowd and own who you are. She inspired the children to always look on the bright side of things as Mickey always has an upbeat attitude about life and its situations.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

Observed 108th Death Anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed 108th Death Anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha with devotion and in the school premises. The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Kartar Singh Sarabha.

As a mark of commemorating the Death Anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The young orator, Anvesha of class XI narrated the contribution of Kartar Singh Sarabha in the freedom movement. It was followed by A Power Point Presentation based on the life of Kartar Singh Sarabha shown to the students from classes I- XII. The students were holding posters with slogans like "Put at stake everything for the freedom of the country", “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright” etc. The students pledged to fight against corruption.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha was an active member of the Gadar Movement in India and his legacy inspired Shaheed Bhagat Singh, who used to carry a photo of Sarabha in his pocket at all times. He also commented on the tireless spirit of Kartar Singh Sarabha as an empathetic, fearless and dedicated revolutionary towards the cause of a united and non- communal freedom movement leading towards ‘Inquilab’ and urged the youth of the country to take forward the socialist and secularist spirit, staunchly supported by Kartar Singh Sarabha.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the students should seek inspiration to strive for the betterment and upliftment of society from the life of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha who was just 19 at the time of his martyrdom. She said that youth should  play a vital role in the society as they are the guardians of freedom, justice, equality, ethics and social equilibrium.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

State Level Karate Tournament

Outstanding Martial Artists Triumph at State Level Karate Tournament. 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again showcased the martial arts expertise in the State Level Karate Tournament. The school Players bagged 1 Gold and 2 Silver Medals in the said tournament. 

The diligent young Green Nights of the school played extremely well and exhibited their skills and strategy in Karate tournament. U-19 category Sameer Virdhi won Gold Medal. Suhani Thakur U-19 category & Love Kumar U-17 category won Silver Medals. The competition showcased the stellar performances and strategic play. The diligent champion- Sameer Virdhi (U-19), was in triumphant mood for being selected for National Level Karate Tournament. 

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the triumph is not only a personal accomplishment but also a reflection of the collective spirit and ethos of the school. The competitive spirit exemplify the values we strive to instil in the students. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and said their triumph at the State level is a testament to their unwavering commitment and exceptional skills. Success is a shining example of what can be achieved with passion, dedication and a strong spirit. The school take pride in the glory achieved through the hard work and discipline. The success serves as motivation for all winners to persist in their pursuit of excellence. 

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Celebrated Children’s Day

“There is no garden as beautiful as Childhood”. 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Children’s Day, the Birth Anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as “Chacha” with great ardour and gusto. 

On this occasion, Drawing and Colouring Activity and A Role Play Activity on the theme- Chacha Nehru was organised, in which the students of class Pre. Nursery to K.G came dressed as Chacha Jawaharlal Nehru and spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted. Students of all classes were engaged in a variety of games that inspired creativity and foster teamwork among the students. Further potluck meal was organised which showcased a diverse array of homemade dishes prepared with love. It aims to bring together the students in a spirit of sharing and unity. Students showcased their hidden talent by performing dance, singing, and mimicry. This served as a testament to the diverse abilities present in every child.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Nehru ji strongly believed in scientific knowledge and propagated reasoning and rationality as the basis of all learning. He said that Jawahar Lal Nehru wanted the young people should have the ambition to do something big and worthwhile.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. She paid a floral tribute to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. She blessed the students and encouraged them to work diligently and enjoy their childhood a transient phase to optimum. 

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Celebrated Diwali Festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana Celebrated Diwali festival with great fervor and vivacity. The students from classes P. Nsy. To XII were  streamed in enthusiastically to participate in the event in significant numbers. The school was decorated with diyas and light anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”. 

The day started with a special morning assembly wherein students delivered speeches on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to III participated in Diya & Candle Decoration Competition in which they actively participated and used their creative skills when they beautifully decorated earthen diyas using poster colours, sparkles, mirrors, ribbons, pencil shavings and other decorative material.  This activity  provided them a platform to show their creativity. 

It was followed by Toran Making and Wall Hanging Activity which was held for the students of classes IV to VIII to nurture creativity and talent and to promote an artistic bent of mind amongst young artists. The students used various textures, paints and thread dipped in the vibrant colours and created abstract designs of wall hanging. 

The students of Senior Wing (IX to XII) participated in ‘Inter-House Rangoli Making Activity.' The children had pre-planned their patterns and had come prepared with all the materials, they required for making them. Some selected colours were provided to the teams just before the competition and the challenge was to creatively incorporate the given colours in their design which added a slight twist to the competition and encouraged the students to think in an innovative manner. 

The students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII also participated in Inter Class Cleanliness & Classroom Decoration Competition. The students cleaned their class rooms and decorated them with handmade paper lanterns and flowers. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colorful dupattas, pictures of Gods and Goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming. Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, color combination, mass participation, variety of material used etc. 

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra extended his felicitations to the students and the staff on Diwali. He said that this kind of exposure develops marketing and creative skills in students. He, further, elaborated that this festival teaches us to be thankful for God’s abundant blessings and to celebrate his creations. He added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colorful! 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. She said that Diwali is a festival of communal harmony, wherein Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Ram at Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, while Sikhs observe ‘Bandhi Chorr Divas’.

On the whole, the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

 

LSSC Table Tennis Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved their mettle in LSSC Table Tennis Tournament held for U-19 and U-14 Category for girls by clinching Winner’s Trophy and First Runner Up Trophy respectively. 

The diligent young girls of the school played extremely well and exhibited skill, strategy, and resilience on the table. The matches were a testament to the passion and commitment these young Players to the sport. Mannat of class XII, Yashika and Prabhnoor of class XI of       U-19 category team had a tough competition with Darshan Academy by setting score 3/0, they clinched Winner’s Trophy and were Triumph in this thrilling event. U-14 category Divyanshi, Hawanpreet Kaur, Sneha and Sadhika of class VII had a gripping encounter with Team of Lakewood School by the set score 1/3 and bagged First Runner Up Trophy in the said competition. The match showcased the stellar performances and strategic play. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to all the participants and congratulated the winner teams. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

LSSC Group Dance (FOLK) Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana showed their powers by carrying on its Consolation Prize in LSSC School Folk Dance Competition in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Competing with 34 teams, the talented team of young Green Knights did extremely well in the said Competition.

The senior team of girls clinched the Special Appreciation Award in Haryanvi folk dance in Category A by not letting it be a cakewalk for the opponents.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that dance is a way to express emotions and feelings and is also a way to relax your body. He said that performing arts being an integral part of education provide the students the opportunity to engage the mind, body, and emotions. He congratulated the young performers and hoped to achieve much more in future endeavours.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that kids love to dance and they can dance to the rhythms of music, which brings out their inner dancing star & learn a medley of dance moves from around the world. She applauded the efforts of the students & motivate them to grab all the opportunities. She further motivated the students to do their best in every field of life.

Overall, the students were in a triumphant mood and they thanked the school for providing them with such a great platform.

 

LSSC SKATING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana hosted Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Skating Competition that brought together talented young skaters from various schools affiliated to CBSE. The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation of students showcasing their exceptional skating skills. Around 30 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE participated in the said competition which was held under three categories: U-7, U-9 and U-11. The event opened with a warm reception of the teams and their coaches. The atmosphere turned exuberant with echoes of cheer and applause. All the guests and the spectators wished for the success of the event.

The day began with a colourful opening & oath ceremony. The meet was declared open by Principal of Host School Dr. Jyoti Pujara, who motivated all the teams and gave her best wishes to them.

The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. The skaters participated in LAP 2 & LAP 3 (U-7 Category), LAP 2 & LAP 4 (U-9 category) and LAP 4 & LAP 6 (U-11 category) in Quad Track and Inline Track.

The category wise Result Summary of events is as follows:

Category: U-7 (Boys/Girls) Inline Track
	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
Lap 2	I	Tegbir Singh (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)	Urva (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)
	II	Mayank (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)	Riyanshika (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
	III	Ghazi (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
Lap 3	I	Ghazi (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)	Urva (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)
	II	Tegbir  Singh (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)	Riyanshika (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
	III	Mayank (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)

 

Category: U-9 (Boys/Girls) Quad & Inline
Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
Lap 2	I	Ishkirat Singh (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) Lovish (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)	Dhruvi (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) Ekas Kaur   (Shri Harkishan Sahib Public School, Gill Road)
	II	Pavneet (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)	Ananya and Ruhanika (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
	III	Gurjaap Singh (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
Lap 4	I	Ishkirat Singh (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)	Ekas Kaur (Shri Harkishan Sahib Public School, Gill Road)
	II	Pavneet  (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)	Ananya (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)
	III	Gurjaap Singh (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)

 

Category: U-11 (Boys/Girls) Quad and Inline Track
Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
Lap 4	I	RYAN and PARAMVEER (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus)	GORVI SHARMA (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) BHAVNEET (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus)
	II	ARNAV JASSAL (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar)  ARNAV (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus)	NAVGUN KAUR  (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus) JESLIN (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)
	III	JASKARANPREET (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) HARSHARAN (Shri Harkishan Sahib Public School, Gill Road)	PRESHTI (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)
Lap 6	I	RYAN (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus) ANRAJ (Shri Harkishan Sahib Public School, Gill Road)	GORVI SHARMA (Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar) BHAVNEET (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus)
	II	ARNAV AND PARAMVEER (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus)	NAVGUN KAUR (GNIPS Gujarkhan Campus) JESLIN (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)
	III	HARSHARAN AND GURMAN SINGH  (Shri Harkishan Sahib Public School, Gill Road)	PRESHTI (The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road)

 

Overall Winner: Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana by Clinching 6 Gold Medals,  9 Silver Medals and 5 Bronze Medals.

First Runner Up : Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujjarkhan Campus by winning 7 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals

Second Runner Up: The Lakewood School, Pakhowal Road by winning 4 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals and 2 Bronze Medals

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Lands Schools said that participating in such competitions improve the cognitive and memory functions of the brain. He stated that Sporting events provide a platform for students to exhibit their talents and develop essential life skills and was delighted to see the commitment and passion of students, as well as their fellow competitors. He said that their school is committed to provide opportunities for holistic development, and this competition is a testament to that commitment.

The esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her pride in hosting such a  Luxurious sports competition in the school campus. She mentioned that the school believes in nurturing not just academic excellence but also promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among students. Skating is an exhilarating sport that teaches discipline, balance, and determination. She was thrilled to see the dedication of students and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by all the participants. She Congratulated to all the participants for their remarkable efforts.

The Skating Competition at showcased the unity, sportsmanship, and talent of young skaters, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.

On the whole, the school extends its appreciation to all the participants, parents, and staff members who made this event a grand success.

 

Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated the 148th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel also known as National Unity Day with great zeal and enthusiasm in its school premises. It aimed to pay tribute to him for his great efforts made to unite India.

“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth,” Keeping it in view, a special morning assembly was organised to pay tribute to the Iron Man of India. The students recited soul rendering songs in the commemoration of Sardar Patel.  The student speakers expressed their views on “Contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel for Unity, Safety and Security of India”.  The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara paid a floral tribute to the architect of India’s unity.

The Chairman of the School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra enlightened the students on the life and works of the Iron man of India. He said that Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was a barrister, statesman and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. As being the First Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India He played the most important role in the integration of many Indian princely states to make an Indian federation. He made huge efforts to restore the peace all across the nation and we all must follow his footsteps to maintain peace and harmony.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. She said that national integrity helps in defeating the actual and potential threats for unity, integrity and security of the nation. She motivated the students to remain united and further elaborated the significance of coordination in different body parts and then called upon the students’ fraternity to maintain same integrity and unity while working at different levels. She asked them to work for unity of the nation.

The program concluded with national anthem which was followed by Oath taking Ceremony, wherein the students and teachers took a pledge to stand for Unity and Integrity of the country.

 

Celebrated Halloween Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Halloween Day’ with a fun filled exciting fancy dress parade in the Kindergarten wing (Pre-Nursery to K.G. class).

The school transformed the campus into a ghoulish delight for the tiny tots. During this event, kids came in school with their faces painted as Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Goblins and other interesting characters and walked around with a thrill. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs. Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite horror characters as Dracula, witch, ghost, Bhoot Boss etc. They spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children were highly commendable. Children entertained audience who were watching with some Halloween songs and then proceeded to walk around the school parading their costumes.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Halloween was organised to help students pursue education in a fun filled manner and encourage them to appreciate differences in culture and customs.  He said that we at Green Land believe in unity in diversity at universal level.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite horror character that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily and completely out of fear from ghostly figures.

 

State Level Chess Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its prowess in State Level Chess Competition-2023.

It was a matter of great pride that the budding chess prodigy, Jatin of XI clinched the First Runners Up Trophy in the highly competitive Chess Tournament of Boys Under-19 Category. Jatin exhibited his unwavering determination and exceptional skill throughout the competition, strategic acumen and focused gameplay were instrumental in securing his second-place finish.

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the school has always encouraged its students to participate actively in a wide range of extracurricular activities, recognizing their role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. He said that the success of Jatin  stands as a vivid testament to the institution's commitment to foster talent and providing a platform for students to excel beyond the classroom.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Jatin on his outstanding accomplishment. She remarked that Jatin's triumph not only reflects his individual dedication but also highlights the supportive environment provided by our school that encourages holistic development.

On the whole, the school management, staff, and students alike celebrated this impressive success.

 

Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti in the school premises with great show and pomp. The day was marked to celebrate the birth anniversary of great sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana.

A special morning assembly was organized to pay a floral tribute to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji. Recitation of a soulful prayer marked the beginning of the function on a religious note. Children shared anecdotes from Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s life, shared their views on the importance of Ramayana and recited slokas. Video was shown to the students about his life and achievement. The students were enthralled to visualize the amazing recitations.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that through his pious deeds in his lifetime, Bhagwan Valmiki Ji got the title of 'Maharishi' meaning 'the Great Sage'. He said that Maharishi Valmiki's life teaches us that we are not born good or evil, it's our deeds that determine our greatness. He was great Guru Who showed the way of living to the mankind through the composition of great epic Ramayana which teaches us that as sons, daughters, brothers, kings etc. what should be our sole duties. His eternal gift the epic Ramayana will be recited for ages.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared her views on the life history of Maharishi Valmiki Ji. She said that Bhagwan Valmiki Ji- the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature wrote the epic Ramayana that consists of 24,000 verses. She further, said that the life of Lord Valmiki teaches the lesson of compassion and kindness for all creatures and we should all follow and implement His teachings of Love and Sacrifice in our life.

On the whole, the program was well appreciated by the students and the staff. Prasad was distributed among all.

 

District Level Hockey Tournament

The talented hockey players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana have once again demonstrated their prowess on the ice by securing the Second Runner’s Up Trophy in the highly competitive District Hockey Tournament. The tournament, which brought together teams from across the district, witnessed exceptional sportsmanship and showcased the team’s dedication and skill. 

In a series of exhilarating matches, the Hockey Team of the school U-14 girls Angel, Brina, Anshika, Tejpreet, Niharika and Mehak of class VII displayed exemplary teamwork, agility, and remarkable sportsmanship, ultimately earning them the coveted Bronze Medals. The competition, which featured some of the district’s finest hockey teams, proved to be a true test of the team’s abilities. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated them and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated and appreciated the players for the stupendous efforts and their talent.  She motivated them to refine their skills more to flourish in future. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

LSSC GROUP SONG COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana brought glory by winning the Second Runner-up’s Trophy in Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Group Song Competition. 

The competition, which brought together exceptional vocal talents from across the city, reached its pinnacle with the resounding success of the Green Land Team. Competing with more than 11 teams, the team of our school bagged Second Runner-up’s Trophy in the said competition. They showcased their exceptional skills, captivating the audience with a blend of charisma, creativity, and unmatched talent. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated and applauded them for their superb performance. He said that such activities encourage the students to show their talent and ability to connect with the audience on a profound level. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the team and praised students and teachers for their efforts. She motivated other students to always showcase their talent in the spectra of activities. 

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

 

CELEBRATED 'DUSSEHRA'

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Dussehra’ in the premises of the school with pomp and show by giving the students an opportunity to understand the cultural roots of our country. 

The students of Kindergarten Wing commemorated the killing of demon Ravana by lord Rama with some entertaining activities like Puppet Making and Ravana Decoration Activity. They made fascinating hand-outs of Ravana with the help of their teachers in the class in puppet making activity. A number of finger puppets were also crafted with the faces of Rama, Laxman, Sita and many more.They did Colouring in the caricatures of Ravana, Meghnath & Kumbhkaran which were truly emphasizing the spirit of the festival ‘Victory of good over evil’. Moreover, students of classes VI-VIII enthusiastically participated in Dussehra Scene making activity which showed their creativity, talent and art skills. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse. He said that Ravana was very intelligent. His knowledge was equal to the knowledge of ten heads. His ten heads are symbolic of his great wisdom. Infact his acts of unrighteous and injustice was the reason behind his death. He also narrated the story of Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana which reminds everyone of the importance of righteousness, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth. He inspired the students to be genuine in their doings. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students with the history behind the festival. She congratulated the students for their stupendous performance and also motivated them to follow the path of truth, righteousness in their action and deeds as well. 

Conclusively, the celebration was aimed to inculcate religious, spiritual, moral aura among students which seemed to be personified in their gestures.

 

State Level Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped its supremacy once again by clinching 3rd Position in State Level Basketball Tournament. 

The Green Knight of our school Aryan Chauhan of class IX U-17 Category bagged Bronze Medal and performed extremely well in the said competition. He showed exceptional strength, hard work and determination to attain this achievement. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated him and inspired him to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding player to posses high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated and appreciated him for the stupendous efforts and his talent.  She motivated him to refine his skills more to flourish in future. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for him.

 

Zonal Level Athletic Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved their mettle in the Zonal Level Athletic Tournament held at PAU ground. It was a matter of great pride that the talented and the diligent young champions played extremely well in various events like 100 m, 200 m, Relay Race, High Jump, Discus throw, Shotput and Long Jump and Relay Race. Result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

CATEGORY (GIRLS/ BOYS)	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold	Event: Shot Put  1. Prabhleen (VI)
Silver			Event: 200 m Race 2. Raunakpreet (XI)
Bronze	Event: Shot Put 3.     Arshpreet Singh (VIII)		Event: Relay 4.     Raunakpreet (XI) 5.     Navdeep (XI) 6.     Sakshi (XII) 7.     Suhani (XII) Event: Long Jump   8. Suhani (XII)

The diligent champions- Prabhleen U-14 and Raunakpreet U-19 were in triumphant mood for being selected for District Level Athletic Tournament.  

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

District Roller Skating Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again stamped the supremacy in District Roller Skating Championship. It was a matter of great pride when the young Green Knight Gorvi Sharma U-11 won Bronze Medal in 500m Skating Championship held on 28th September, 2023 at Atam Vallabh Janpath Canal, South City, Ludhiana. 

The event aimed to foster physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among the students, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle in the competition where young skaters showcased their skills and enthusiasm in front of their peers and faculty. The competition served as a platform for students to display their talent and dedication, making it a memorable and spirited affair for all. 

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Gorvi Sharma for her continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished her good luck. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Gorvi Sharma for her stupendous performance and motivated her to excel more in the field of sports and field events. 

On the whole, the champion was delighted on her victory.

 

LSSC RADIO JOCKEY COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana brought glory by winning the First Runner-up’s Trophy in Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Radio Jockey Competition.

The competition, known for its rigorous evaluation and high standards, attracted participants of various schools. Competing with more than 9 teams, the students of our school Satvik Bhola and Samarvir Singh of class XI bagged 2nd position in the said competition. They showcased their exceptional skills, captivating the audience with a blend of charisma, creativity, and unmatched talent.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated and applauded them for their superb performance. He said that such activities encourage the students to show their talent and ability to connect with the audience on a profound level.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the team and praised students and teachers for their efforts. She motivated other students to always showcase their talent in the spectra of activities.

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

 

LSSC English Declamation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped the supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (Central Zone) English Declamation Competition by lifting the Winner’s Trophy. 

In the team of two participants,  Pratush of class IX shared his ideas on ‘Social Media and its impact on Mental Health’ by bringing in front of us the positive and negative influence on our mental health and Anvesha of XI expressed her views on ‘We are living better than ever but still complaining’ by remarking that we should be mindful of the insidious trap of unbridled complaints.

Competing with about 30 participants from 15 schools, Anvesha Arora was the Winner in the said Competition. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudhra expressed his blissfulness over the fact that the students of the school have passion for Language. He lauded the industrious efforts put in by the students and teachers saying that the students should be aware and have good knowledge of national and global issue. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, was all praise for the tireless efforts put in by the students and teachers as well. She congratulated the winner for her optimal performance. She was of the view that such activities really help the students to grow and glow in life.

 

Birth Anniversary of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam

The birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam was celebrated in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana. On this occasion, floral tribute was paid to Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, the Missile Man of India and former president by the school Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with staff members and students.

In connection with the celebrations, a PowerPoint presentation was shared with the students that emphasized his contributions and achievements and his vision for the youth. An Essay Writing Competition was also conducted for classes VIII, IX and XI on the occasion of World Student’s Day on the topic ‘ The Power of Education: Shaping a Better World.’ Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam’s birthday is also celebrated as World Student’s Day. The students were also told about the life history and contribution of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. The teachers narrated important incidents from his life to inculcate good values among them.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra highlighted Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s major contribution. He inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s “Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.”

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara explained the significant role in the country’s civilian space program and military missile development. She further, motivated the students to follow Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives.

On the whole, the event was filled with proud and patriotic feelings.

 

State Level Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped its supremacy once again by clinching 3rd Position in State Level Basketball Tournament. 

The Green Knight of our school Aryan Chauhan of class IX U-17 Category bagged Bronze Medal and performed extremely well in the said competition. He showed exceptional strength, hard work and determination to attain this achievement. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated him and inspired him to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding player to posses high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated and appreciated him for the stupendous efforts and his talent.  She motivated him to refine his skills more to flourish in future. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for him.

 

Green Land Convent School observed Mental Health Week under the National Education Policy 2020

 Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana a beacon of educational excellence, proudly observed Mental Health Week in alignment with the principles laid out in the National Education Policy (NEP)2020 under the ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. This initiative aims to provide psychosocial support to students, teachers and families for mental health and emotional well-being during COVID-19 and beyond. The week-long initiative aimed to prioritize and foster the mental well-being of students, faculty, and staff. 

Throughout the week, Green Land School conducted mindfulness and other relaxation activities. Our toddlers of Kindergarten Wing enthusiastically performed Gardening activity and planted saplings within school premises. Classes I-III had an opportunity to enjoy the Nature Walk in the botanical garden of the school in which they got to know about variety of Flora and Fauna. Classes IV-V had Happiness Zone in which children shared their feelings, emotions and thoughts. Classes VI-VIII had Circle Time in which students share their stories which they have read. Moreover, Slogan Writing and Poster Making Competition on Mental Health Awareness was conducted for classes IX-XII. These activities  were organized to create awareness about mental health, emphasizing its significance in the holistic development of individuals. The National Education Policy's holistic approach to education resonated well with the school's commitment to nurturing not only academic excellence but also emotional and psychological well-being. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Mental Health Week culminated in a special session where students, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate their commitment to mental well-being. He also expressed gratitude for the active participation and engagement of the Greenland School community throughout the week. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara mentioned that the school aligns itself with the transformative vision of the National Education Policy, it remains dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that not only fosters academic excellence but also prioritizes the mental health and emotional resilience of its stakeholders.

 

Open District Roller Skating Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in Open District Roller Skating Championship. It was a matter of great pride when the young Green Knight Ghazi Aymaan Farooqi won Bronze Medal in Skating Championship held on 23rd and 24th September, 2023 at Leisure Valley, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana. 

The event aimed to foster physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among the students, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle in the competition where young skaters showcased their skills and enthusiasm in front of their peers and faculty. The competition served as a platform for students to display their talent and dedication, making it a memorable and spirited affair for all. 

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Ghazi Aymaan Farooqi for his continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished him good luck. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Ghazi Aymaan Farooqi for his stupendous performance and motivated him to excel more in the field of sports and field events. 

On the whole, the champion was delighted on his victory.

 

“Khedan Watan Punjab Dia”- District Basketball Tournament

Greenland School Celebrates Victory in District Basketball Tournament for Girls under “Khedan Watan Punjab Dia” Program. 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the District Basketball Tournament, organized as part of the “Khedan Watan Punjab Dia” initiative. The tournament, which showcased the talent and sportsmanship of young athletes across the district. 

The “Khedan Watan Punjab Dia” program, an initiative by the Punjab Government Sports Department which aims to promote sports and physical fitness among youth across Punjab. It is here noteworthy that Sehajpreet and Harshita of class X U-19 Category were able to fetch a Gold Medals in the said competition. This victory not only reflects the athletic prowess of Greenland School players but also underscores the school’s commitment to holistic education that goes beyond the classroom. 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the girls and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create a competitive spirit amongst the children. She said that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to the girls and congratulated them for their success. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

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District Level Basketball Tournament for Boys

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the District Level Basketball Tournament for Boys.  It is here noteworthy that U-19 basketball team was able to able to fetch Overall Winner’s Trophy in the said competition.

In U-19 (boys) District Level Basketball Tournament, Akash Kumar, Smarth Chauhan, Ayush Ahuja and Harmanpreet Singh of class XI performed extremely well and were able to grab Gold Medals and the diligent champions Manav Chijarh (VIII) & Aryan Chauhan (IX) U-17 Category were in triumphant mood for fetching Silver Medals to their name in the said competition.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed their happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create a competitive spirit amongst the children. She said that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to the winners and congratulated them for their success.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

Celebrated Indian Postal Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Indian Postal Day with zeal and enthusiasm with an aim to aware the students about the role and importance of the postal sector in India. 

"Honour the service that brings people closer every day." Keeping it in view, Post Box Making Activity for the students of classes I & II was organised in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The students wrote post cards & letters for their friends and asked them to post those letters in the post-box. The teachers also showed them varieties of stamps and letters, explaining the development of the postal services in the country and asked the students to cultivate a habit of writing letters to friends.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land School, said that on this occasion of Indian Postal Day, it is important to understand the economic importance of postal services and honour it for the way it links the whole world. He said that the Internet creates as well as destroys whereas a post always just gives. While honouring the service that brings people closer every day, he motivated all to take a break from technology and write a letter and share your feelings with your loved ones. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that today, the world has become a global village. Communication and information technology play a crucial role in bringing the world close together. She articulated that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the young Green Knights took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal and said that the activity was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

Organised Model Exhibition and Cookery Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Model Exhibition and Cookery Competition in the school premises for the students. It was a grand celebration of creativity and culinary skills of the students. This exciting event  captivated the audiences with a fusion of artistic brilliance and gastronomic delights. 

The Model Exhibition showcased an array of innovative and visually stunning creations crafted by the talented students of Green Land School. From architectural wonders to intricate scale models, this exhibition was a feast for the eyes, highlighting the ingenuity and imagination of the participants. The students who prepared the Models of all subjects throughout the session exhibited them with great delight. They explained to all the parents and visitors the process of making their models and its practical uses in life. 

Simultaneously, the Cookery Competition brought together aspiring chefs to showcase their culinary prowess. Participants competed in various categories, demonstrating their skills in preparing delicious and visually appealing dishes. Through healthy and delicious dishes they amazed one and all with their cookery skills that they learned in the school and got opportunity to showcase it before all.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra , Chain of Green Land Schools said that this event was not just about competition but a platform to unleash to creativity and foster a spirit of collaboration  among students. It was an opportunity for the community to come together and appreciate the artistry that our school fosters. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the school is a leading educational institution committed to nurturing holistic development and fostering creativity among its students. With a focus on academic excellence and extracurricular enrichment, the school strives to create well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of the future.

 

World Smile Day

Greenland School Spreads Joy on World Smile Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana is thrilled to join the global celebration of World Smile Day on 6th October,2023. As an institution committed to fostering positivity and well-being, we recognize the profound impact that a simple smile can have on individuals and communities. 

On this special day, Emoji Making Activity was organised for Kindergarden Wing to showcase their feelings and art skills to bring smiles to the faces of our students. From this joyful activity, we aimed to create an atmosphere of happiness and camaraderie. 

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land School, said that a smile is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and today, let us celebrate the power of positivity and kindness. In a world that often faces challenges, a simple smile has the extraordinary ability to bridge gaps and bring people together. Let us collectively strive to create more reasons to smile, fostering a spirit of compassion, understanding, and unity. Together, we can make the world a brighter and happier place. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara expresses enthusiasm about the initiative, stating, "At Greenland School, we believe that a smile is a universal language that transcends barriers. It has the power to brighten someone's day and create a sense of unity. World Smile Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of smiles on our school community." 

 On the whole, this event had a ripple effect of positivity that extends beyond our campus and into the wider world.

 

District Level Karate Tournament for Boys

Outstanding Martial Artists Triumph at District Level Karate Tournament. 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again showcased their martial arts expertise in the District Level Karate Tournament for Boys. The school Players bagged 5 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medals in the said tournament. The result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

BOYS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold Medal Winner	1. Athesham (-45 Kg.)	2. Love Kumar (-66 Kg)	3. Souravdeep Singh Walia (-74 Kg) 4. Aditya Raj (-78 Kg) 5. Sameer Virdi (+82 Kg)
Silver Medal Winner	------		6. Lalmeet  Kashyap (-50 Kg)
Bronze Medal Winner		7. Dhruv (-62 Kg)

The diligent champions- Athesham (U-14), Souravdeep Singh Walia, Aditya raj, Sameer Virdhi (U-19) and Love Kumar U-17 were in triumphant mood for being selected for State Level Karate Tournament. 

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and said

your triumph at the district level is a testament to your unwavering commitment and exceptional skills. Your hard work, discipline, and resilience have brought glory to the school. Remember, success is a journey, not a destination. She motivated the winners to  Continue to strive for excellence, and let this victory be a stepping stone to even greater achievements. 

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

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World Animal Welfare Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana had organised a fun filled Movie Show and Handmade Puppet Activity for Kindergarten Wing in its school premises  with zeal and enthusiasm on account of World Animal Welfare Day. 

The activity took place on 4th October,2023 in the school’s spacious auditorium, where Kindergarten students enthusiastically participated in the creation of their own unique handmade puppets. Under the guidance of skilled art instructors, the toddlers embraced the art of puppetry, transforming simple materials into imaginative characters. 

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the students eagerly embraced the opportunity to create unique hand puppets, showcasing their imagination and artistic flair. We believe in nurturing not only academic excellence but also the holistic development of each child. The handmade puppet activity is a testament to our commitment to providing a well-rounded education that fosters creativity and innovation. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara extended her sincere gratitude to the dedicated team of teachers who orchestrated this wonderful activity, providing guidance and encouragement to our budding artists. Such initiatives not only enhance fine motor skills but also promote teamwork and collaborative learning. 

On the whole, a vibrant and engaging handmade puppet activity  left students buzzing with creativity and excitement.

 

District Level Table Tennis Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana is thrilled to announce a resounding victory in the recent District Level Table Tennis Tournament. The diligent young girls of the school played extremely well in the said competition.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Yashika (XI) U-17 Category performed extremely well and was able to clinch the Gold Medal and the diligent champions Sadhika & Hawanpreet (VII) U-14 Category were in triumphant mood for fetching overall Second Runner Up Trophy and Bronze Medals to their name in the said competition.

The Esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudra expressed his immense pride to the young talented students for their outstanding performance and emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and healthy competition in shaping future leaders.

The Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the students and praised the dedication and hard work of them and coaches, which led to this remarkable achievement. She also expressed her gratitude to teachers, and parents for their unwavering support. This victory will serve as an inspiration to all students and an example of what can be achieved through determination and teamwork.

 

District Level Volleyball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana is thrilled to announce a resounding victory in the recent District Level Volleyball Tournament. The diligent young boys of the school played extremely well in the said competition.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Kunal Shohan, Khairul Bashar & Gurvinder of class XII U-19 Category performed extremely well and were able to clinch Gold Medal and the diligent champions Vishesh, Krishav, Amaan and Paramveer of class VIII U-14 Category were in triumphant mood for fetching overall First Runner Up Trophy and Silver Medals to their name in the said competition.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudra congratulated the team, stating, "It is a moment of immense pride for Green Land Convent School. Our students have demonstrated not only their athletic prowess but also their ability to face challenges head-on. This victory is a testament to the holistic education we provide in our school.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara also expressed immense pride & said "I am delighted by the outstanding performance of our dedicated athletes. Their hard work and determination have truly paid off. This victory exemplifies the spirit of excellence that encourages all aspects of education." Our school extends its gratitude to all the students, teachers, parents, and well-wishers who supported the team throughout the tournament.

 

Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 154th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi. The Green Knights celebrated Bapu’s Birthday virtually with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism.

Through a small yet exceptionally amazing video, the students were informed about the Gandhian Philosophy and Non-Violence”. The video also depicted the life of the great man who lived on the principles of ahimsa and non-violence. The Principal along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Gandhi Ji and later recited Bapu’s favourite song “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”. The students were also motivated to chose and follow the path of ahimsa and non-violence to fight against corruption.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the  Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Mahatma Gandhi was a strong advocate of the principles of Satya (Truth) and Ahinsa (Non-violence), and played a monumental role in India’s freedom struggle. He said that today India is fighting against corruption, black marketing, redtapism, patricarchy etc. He said that in this regard, youth can play a vital role in the society as they are the guardians of freedom, justice, equality, ethics and social equilibrium.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara quoted Gandhi Ji’s favourite lines “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." She said that Gandhi ji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. She further told the children about the Dandi march and about the Swadeshi movement, about wearing homespun cotton clothes, and about how he stressed on leading a simple but noble life. She explained the impact and significance Gandhi Ji had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The students pledged to give their heart and soul to make their motherland proud forever.

 

District Level Karate Tournament for Girls

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again showcased their martial arts expertise in the District Level Karate Tournament for Girls. The school Players bagged 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals in the said tournament. The result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

GIRLS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold Medal Winner	1. Saina Thakur (-50 Kg.)	------	2. Suhani Thakur (-48 Kg)
Silver Medal Winner	------	3. Harleen Kaur (-64 Kg)	------
Bronze Medal Winner	4. Rimi Saha (-45 Kg) 5. Prabhleen Kaur (-46 Kg)	-----	-------

 

The diligent champions- Saina Thakur U-14 & Suhani Thakur U- 19 were in triumphant mood for being selected for State Level Karate Tournament.

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Ganesh Utsav

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana bid adieu Ganpati Bappa on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi which marks the end of “Ganesh Utsav”. The school premises was adorned with flowers and streamers which gave a solemn manifestation.

High on energy, the young devotes of Pre Primary Section came to school in colorful dresses and made Lord Ganesha through coloured Rice Pasting Activity. It has been observed that there is a rise in water, air and noise pollution during the celebration of festivals like Durga Puja, Ganesha Chaturdashi etc. An increase in pollution level is alarming and demands corrective action. The Green Land family taking up the role of torch bearers paved the way for an eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol making activity which was organized for classes IV & V wherein students prepared idols of their all-time favourite friend Ganeya, Ganpati with the use of clay, mud paper and POP etc. The young Green Knights immersed idols of Lord Ganesha in water pool.

The revered Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Lord Ganesha is our protector and our guide and he is always there to show us the right path and help us fight our troubles. He wished everyone Happy Ganesh Utsav and inspired everyone to celebrate the festive occasion of Anant Chaturdashi by embracing the blessings of Ganpati and thanking him for all his love and goodness.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara narrated the story and the reason behind the celebrations. The students were acknowledged that when Lord Ganesha, was writing Mahabharata he was filled with pain, agony and anger. Thus to calm his anger, all gods decided to take him for a bath and later to rest. She expressed that the festivity gets multiplied when children participate with true spirit. She further said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals and asked the students to celebrate the festival with joy and devotion

Over-all, the day ended with lot of learning and the establishment of our eco-friendly Lord Ganesha in the school premises. The self – efforts of students were remarkable and the beauty of creations was filled aesthetic sense. The programme concluded the chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya!

 

Birth anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh Ji

But Man's duty is to try and endeavour, success depends upon chance and environments.'- Bhagat Singh

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 116th Birth anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh with zeal and enthusiasm. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, along with staff members paid floral tribute to Shaheed- E- Azam Bhagat Singh Ji on his birth anniversary who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation. 

A special morning assembly was organised for the students of classes IX to XII. It was followed by an expressive and soul rendering speech by Taniya of class XII on the life of Shaheed- E- Azam Bhagat Singh Ji. The inspirational thoughts of Bhagat Singh Ji reverberated in the assembly. It was followed by a heart felt melodious song honouring the brave souls. 

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Shaheed-E -Azam Bhagat Singh Ji was fearless in speaking the truth. He said that Bhagat Singh became an inspiration for youngsters due to his daring adventures. He said that students should realise and value the sacrifices made by freedom fighters for the pride and honour of the nation. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh is considered one of the most powerful revolutionaries of the Indian Independence movement. She said that he inspired thousands to take up the cause of the freedom movement. She stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all. 

The congregation concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola and chanting of Bharat Mata ki Jai”.

 

Open District Roller Skating Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in Open District Roller Skating Championship. It was a matter of great pride when the young Green Knight Gorvi Sharma won Bronze Medal in Skating Championship held on 23rd and 24th September, 2023 at Leisure Valley, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana. 

The event aimed to foster physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among the students, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle in the competition where young skaters showcased their skills and enthusiasm in front of their peers and faculty. The competition served as a platform for students to display their talent and dedication, making it a memorable and spirited affair for all. 

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Gorvi Sharma for her continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished her good luck. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Gorvi Sharma for her stupendous performance and motivated her to excel more in the field of sports and field events. 

On the whole, the champion was delighted on her victory.

 

Ganesh Chaturthi

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and gaiety. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. 

The celebrations started with a traditional lamp lighting and aarti. The Children briefed the students about the event through their speeches and depicted the importance of Lord Vinayaka. The teachers narrated the legend of Lord Ganesha with animation, to the children as a classroom activity. The students thoroughly enjoyed the story about how young Ganesha acquired his trunk

Drum beats and bells clanged vigorously to shouts of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.

Sweets and Ganesha's favourite modaks were offered to Him and later parsad was distributed among students and teachers.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated with much fervour across India. He articulated that Lord Ganesha or the elephant deity 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. He said that it is important to remember, that Lokmanya Tilak who was the architect of this mass celebration. He said that it was his effort to foster the spirit of nationalism by bringing communities together on the occasion of the Ganesh festival during the struggle for independence.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals. She said that the story of how Lord Ganesha got his elephant head teaches us the importance of duty. She said that duty is above everything as even though Ganesha lost his head, he never gave up on his duty as a son. She said that in today's era, all of us are in such a hurry to attain success that we keep looking for shortcuts. In most cases, shortcuts lead to disappointments rather than quicker success. She motivated the students to work with dedication and sincerity as they are the stepping stones to corporate success.

On the whole, it was an insightful day and a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

Swachhata Pakhwada

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised cleanliness drive from 1st September to 15th September, 2023 under the theme “Swachh Bharat-Swachhata Pakhwada”. The cleanliness drive started with the objective to spread the awareness about Swachhata Mission and its implementation across the country.  This fortnight drive intensely focused on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging students in their school premises. A periodic calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the Pakhwada activities.

A cleanliness drive was initiated by carrying out a swachhta pledge in the special morning assembly. The first week of Swachhata Pakhwada Programme was dedicated to the importance of Cleanliness & Hygiene in which parents, students and stakeholders were made aware about importance of cleanliness drive and importance of hygiene. Plantation of saplings was carried out in the school premises in Green Drive. Children displayed their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources through essay and slogan writing activity. The little angels of Kindergarten Wing gave the message of importance of hand washing to the students.

Students were educated about the importance of 3R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and rally was conducted within the school premises to make others aware about it.

Students and staff members collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on Swachhata event. They made posters conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the “Mother Earth”. The students pledged to safeguard the Mother Earth. All participants received e-certificates of participation after the culmination of this fortnightly event.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that cleanliness is not a one-time effort, but a continuous journey. It is our collective responsibility to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our school and its surroundings throughout the year. So always set an example for others to follow and make Swachhata Pakhwada -2023 a resounding success. Together, we can create a clean, healthy, and vibrant environment for all.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara requested students to stop littering their surroundings and be an agent of change. She further said that If we do not maintain cleanliness, whether it is our homes, surrounding areas or whole nation, we always remain in the fear of various diseases and it also gives rise to the different types of social evils. She said that a person could be healthy and happy, only if she/he is clean and follows hygienic habits.

Conclusively, the entire period of 15 days was devoted to encourage the students to make our “Mother Earth Clean”. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

 

Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana reverberated with ‘Shabad Kirtan’ to commemorate the Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with great religious fervor and enthusiasm. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 

The pious day commemorated with Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat.  Little ones of Pre-Nursery Wing acted as ‘Panj Pyaras’. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra while telling the importance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, said that it has the solution to every problem in the world and it teaches us how we should live and promote modern ideology. He said that Within the Guru Granth Sahib, the hymns and poems express the importance of the equality of all humans. He blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara while extending wishes for Gurupurab explained that Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is “Guru Ki Bani”. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. She said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib gives us the guidance on how to live our lives. It teaches us about the oneness of humanity. 

On the whole, the Shabad Kirtan was performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school environment was devotional and blissful. The Programme ended with ‘Prasad distribution’.

 

HINDI DIWAS

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Hindi Diwas in school premises with great enthusiasm. Hindi Diwas, also known as Hindi Day. It commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1949.

On this day, various cultural programs, competitions, and events are organized in schools to promote the importance of the Hindi language. It is an occasion to showcase the rich literary heritage of Hindi and encourage students to appreciate and use their national language effectively.

To show its mark of acknowledgment, an Inter-Class Poetry Recitation Competition was organised for the students of K.G.  Wing in which the students shared their views on the importance of Hindi. A Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth. The primary aim of this competition was to inculcate the habit of confidence, fluency and recitation among school children and youth. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that a national language represents the national identity of a country. He said that the occasion of Hindi Diwas reminds us all that Hindi is a beautiful language and we must always respect it. He said that we should feel proud when we speak Hindi in any part of World.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should give importance to education and the necessity to respect and learn one's own language. She said that just like English binds the world together, Hindi in our country is a bridge that connects people of all states amongst big diversity.

On the whole, Poetry Recitation in Hindi was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

LSSC Hindi Declamation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped the supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Hindi Declamation Competition by lifting the I Runner- Up trophy. 

 Competing with about 30 participants from 15 schools, Hargun Arora of Class X represented Category A and bagged I Runner-up trophy in Hindi Declamation Competition. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudhra expressed his blissfulness over the fact that the students of the school have passion for National Language Hindi. He lauded the industrious efforts put in by the students and teachers saying that the students should be aware and have good knowledge of national and global issue. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, was all praise for the tireless efforts put in by the students and teachers as well. She congratulated the winners for their optimal performance. She was of the view that such activities really help the students to grow and glow in life.

 

Celebrated Grandparents Day

‘Grandparents are someone with silver in their hair and gold in their heart.’

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana with great zeal and enthusiasm celebrated ‘Grandparents Day’. Moving ahead with a goal of nurturing our children as happy, respectful and responsible citizens, we took another step in this direction by celebrating this day at our school.

The teachers organized a special morning assembly to mark the importance of grandparent’s day. It was followed by various activities organized for different classes. The little angels of classes Pre- nursery to III passionately involved in making of Greeting Cards making activity and Drawing and Coloring activity.

To mark this day students of all classes right from the tiny tots of Pre Nursery to the young ones of III class made cards for their grandparents as a token of love, affection and feelings for them. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Cards by using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting, etc.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools said that grandparents are a valuable resource because they have so many stories and experiences from their lives to share. He also said that Grandparents also offer a link to a child’s cultural heritage and family history.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of students and admired them. She conveyed that We must appreciate them because they strike a balance between grandparents are like a devoted gardener who cares the orchard with their true dedication but never expects anything in return. The motto of celebrating this day was fulfilled as the love and affection was in the eyes of the kids when they were turning back home. The school always believes in developing strong relationship by imparting value education among students.

The function ended on a high note, with the hope that the coming year brings much more love, good health and gaiety in everyone’s lives.

 

Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament

GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL, NEW SUBAHSH NAGAR, LUDHIANA Emerges Victorious in Inter-School Competition, a Triumph of Talent and Sportsmanship

Greenland Convent School is overjoyed to announce its resounding victory in the Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament held on September 1st and September 2nd, 2023. The school's U-19 and U-14 remarkable team secured the Winner's Trophy and U-17 team achieves Runner-Up Position during an electrifying competition. This event witnessed young, spirited participants from various schools coming together to compete in a range of disciplines, showcasing their remarkable skills and sportsmanship.

 In the U-19 Girls category, Green Land Convent School triumphed over Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar bypass, Ludhiana, with a score of 11/04 and formidable U-14 Girls team with the score of 11/0 and triumphed over Green Land Convent School, 32 Sec, Ludhiana secured First Position & won the Gold Medal. Similarly, in the U-17 Girls category, secured the second position and clinched the Silver Medal.

Our  school is proud to announce that several of its talented students have been selected to represent the school at the upcoming District-level competition in various categories. Students, who get the selection for District are Hawanpreet Kaur and Sadhika U-14 Category, along with Yashika in U-17 category, Prabhnoor Kaur and Hansika in the U-19 category, have demonstrated exceptional  skills and dedication.

The Esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudra expressed his immense pride and joy in Greenland Convent School's exceptional victory. He commended the young talents for their outstanding performances and emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and healthy competition in shaping future leaders.

The Principal of Greenland Convent School, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, extended her heartfelt congratulations to all participants and their schools. She praised the dedication and hard work of the students and their coaches, which led to this remarkable achievement. She also expressed her gratitude to teachers, and parents for their unwavering support. This victory will serve as an inspiration to all students and an example of what can be achieved through determination and teamwork.

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LSSC Hindi Declamation

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped the supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Hindi Declamation Competition by lifting the I Runner- Up trophy. 

 Competing with about 30 participants from 15 schools, Hargun Arora of Class X represented Category A and bagged I Runner-up trophy in Hindi Declamation Competition. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudhra expressed his blissfulness over the fact that the students of the school have passion for National Language Hindi. He lauded the industrious efforts put in by the students and teachers saying that the students should be aware and have good knowledge of national and global issue. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, was all praise for the tireless efforts put in by the students and teachers as well. She congratulated the winners for their optimal performance. She was of the view that such activities really help the students to grow and glow in life.

 

Celebrated ‘Janmashtami’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Janmashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu with mirth & joy. The Chief Guest of the ceremony were Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools and Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the Trust. They were accompanied by Smt. Usha Rudhra, the General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayta Rudhra, Director of the school. The Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, along with other staff members gave them a warm floral welcome.

 A splendidly colorful programme was organized by the children and staff of the school. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G came dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha, Gop- Gopika etc. carrying flutes, peacock feathers and matkas all around. Those cute little ones added a traditional touch to the entire celebrations.  The school premises were decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaux depicting the various life events of Lord Krishna’s life i.e Kaliya Mardan, Krishna Janam- Karagar Scene, Govardhan Leela, Geeta Updesh etc. which were depicted by the talented students of Primary Classes. The graceful Green Knights left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing Rasleela.

Students presented songs and dance performances. The most significant event of the programme was “Dahi Handi”, organized separately for boys. Exhibiting the team work, coordination, focus and strength, the students prepared human pyramid. All the students were overjoyed when they broke the ‘Dahi Handi’. One of them requested Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra to break the handi for him, symbolically a good omen to break Dahi Hand. All handis were decorated with craft material like glitter, ribbons, glasses etc. and were filled with curd, makhan, mishri, dry fruits, etc. the splendid and beautiful dance performances along with chanting of Go, Go, Go Govinda and Govinda Aala Re added an innumerable enthusiasm and gusto to the Krishna Janamashtmi celebrations.

It was followed by with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal Ji by the honourable Chief Guest amidst the chanting of mantras by the school choir. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students, which enthralled the whole environment with religious fervour. 56 bhogs were offered to the little Krishna after Aarti. The fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of camphor and the jingle of bells filled the air. The young maestros recited bhajans and songs related to Janmashtami. Amidst hymns and chanting of “Hare Krishna”, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion. The Krishna janamashtmi celebrations concluded with cake cutting ceremony by Little Krishna and the Prasad was distributed among all.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of Green Land schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that in the history of Indian culture, we will always remember two names i.e. Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. These incarnations of Lord Vishnu  on earth have made India a pious land. Enlightening the students he told them that Lord Krishan is  supreme God Who gave the mankind  deep messages in all His leelas.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra told the students that Lord Krishan is the God of protection, compassion, tenderness, love and is example of great friendship. Adding to this he told the students that Lord Krishna said that we should see the Divinity present in all beings & we should not discriminate any body and love everyone equally.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the purpose of flamboyant celebrations was to inculcate the value of sharing and respect among students. In her address she told the students that one should always indulge in good deeds as one has to bear the outcome of his/her actions. 

Overall, the celebrations filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Krishna. The students also gave swings to the adorable Little Krishna. The celebrations concluded with ‘Aarti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation. bringing people together, thus signifying unity and faith.

 

TEACHER'S DAY

‘A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops.’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Teacher’s day with great eagerness and enthusiasm. To mark the great Teacher & Philosophyist, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday and to thank the teaching faculty, the students organised a great show dedicated to their teachers. Both the students & staff gathered joyfully for the celebrations. 

The program was lead off by an innovative inauguration where the school , teachers and students paid a floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The students presented flowers to the Principal as a token of love and gratitude.

Sonia (Class XII) gave a peek into the life of Dr Radhakrishnan and expressed their gratitude through a speech by bringing everyone’s attention to the immense importance of teachers and the role they play in children’s lives. As the speech concluded, various rapturous dance performances by students of classes IX to XII left everyone mesmerized and awe-struck. It was followed by comedy class act cum dance performance by the students of class XII.  One minute games like Tongue Twister, Thread and Needle, Blow the Balloons and Musical Chairs were conducted for the teachers.

Teachers seemed exuberant while enjoying together. 

As a tribute, students of senior classes initiated to pseudo teacher session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Coordinators and teachers of all subjects. Students were attired as teachers aping the style of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides. 

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools urged the teachers to grow as a team to strengthen the rich legacy of the more than 26 years-old educational institution. He appreciated the faculty for their untiring efforts to reach out the students during the pandemic and said the teachers could make a huge difference in the lives of the students by adopting the role of facilitators. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara addressed all the teachers with her inspiring words. She congratulated and thanked the educators for their diligence, sincerity and hard work. Teacher’s Day is not just a day to acknowledge our teachers’ hard work but also an opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role they play in shaping the future of our students and society. Our teachers at Greenland Convent School are not just educators but also mentors, guiding lights, and pillars of strength. 

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students! The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by the student council.

 

Zonal Level Volleyball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subahsh Nagar, Ludhiana emerges Victorious in Thrilling Volleyball Match

Green Land Convent School, New Subahsh Nagar, Ludhiana is thrilled to announce a resounding victory in the recent Zonal Level Volleyball Tournament match held on dated September 1, 2023. Our team displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, ultimately clinching the championship title.

The school's U-14 prolific team secured the Winner's Trophy and U-19 team achieves Second Runner-Up during an electrifying competition hosted at SCD Government College for boys, Ludhiana.

In the U-19 Boys category, Green Land Convent School triumphed over Police DAV School, Ludhiana, in a thrilling final match, with a score of 15/11. Similarly, in the U-14 Boys category, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious against BVM School, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, with a score of 27/26.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudra congratulated the team, stating, "It is a moment of immense pride for Green Land Convent School. Our students have demonstrated not only their athletic prowess but also their ability to face challenges head-on. This victory is a testament to the holistic education we provide in our school.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara also expressed immense pride in the school's volleyball team, saying, "I am delighted by the outstanding performance of our dedicated athletes. Their hard work and determination have truly paid off. This victory exemplifies the spirit of excellence that encourages in all aspects of education." Our school extends its gratitude to all the students, teachers, parents, and well-wishers who supported the team throughout the tournament.

 

Zonal Level Karate Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved the mettle in the Zonal Level Karate Tournament for Girls & Boys. The school bagged 14 Gold, 11 Silver and 8 Bronze Medals in the said Tournament. The result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

GIRLS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold Medal Winner	Rimi Saha Prabhleen Saina	Harleen Jaskaran	Suhani Gurleen
Silver Medal Winner	Mannat	Rudrakshi Randeep	Anu Simranjeet
Bronze Medal Winner	Abhriana	Sana Ahuja Arshpreet	Tamanna

 

BOYS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold Medal Winner	Ahtesham	Dhruv Love	Sauravdeep Singh Walia Sameer Aditya Lalmeet
Silver Medal Winner	Manthan	Sarfraz Daksh Tripat	Jugveer Krish
Bronze Medal Winner	Tejas	Dev	Dev Nature

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Celebrated Raksha Bandhan

Green Land Convent School (New Subhash Nagar), Ludhiana celebrated Raksha Bandhan with a view to strengthen the bond of love between brothers and sisters.

An inter section Rakhi Making, Thali Decoration and Card Making Activity was held amongst the students of  Pre-Primary & Primary Classes. All students enthusiastically participated in making colourful Rakhis and Decorating Thalis for the much awaited occasion. The best Rakhis were displayed on the display boards. The creativity of the students was commendable.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra wished all a very happy and prosperous Raksha Bandhan. He said that rakhi is a thread that binds siblings in a bond of joy and love forever.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara applauded the efforts put in by the students. She said it was not only a fun-filled event but also a reminder of the importance of family and relationships. It instilled values of love, care, and responsibility among our students, reinforcing the idea that they are each other’s protectors and well-wishers.

The event enthused joy, togetherness, and strengthened the bonds of siblinghood.

 

CELEBRATED NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodehwal, Ludhiana celebrated the National Sports Day i.e Rashtriya Khel Divas on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand Ji- the Indian Hockey Legend. To enlighten the students about benefits of being healthy, 50 Metre Race & Hurdle Races were conducted for the students of classes P. Nsy to III.

The young prodigies of Kindergarten wing participated in various sports activities with great enthusiasm and zeal. The little ones had fun while indulging in different races learnt a lot about true sportsmanship and the value of playing games. Students were seen playing with true team spirit and the celebration of National Sports Day echoed in the playground.

To pay tribute to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, the students were also told about the importance of ‘Sports’ and the relevance of National Sports Day during the Assembly.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that being a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey, Major Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport who won three Olympic gold medals for the country, in 1928, 1932 and 1936. He said that the reason behind his name being Dhyan ‘Chand’ is due to his late-night hockey practices that he attempted under the moonlight after completing his regimental duties in the day. He said that as the legend continues to serve as an inspiration to many hockey players, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was also renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that sports are a crucial part of a student's growth and development. They help in the development of mental health and physical fitness of the body. She said that through participation in sports and games, a student gains various skills, experience and confidence that are helpful for developing their personality. She asked everyone to walk at least 15,000 steps on August 29, 2022 and follow it up in their daily routine. She encouraged the students to make a fitness plan and incorporate daily exercise activities for everyone to adopt and practice.

On the whole, the day was filled with flavour of enthusiasm & love towards sports. The students pledged on better fitness and health.

 

Chandrayaan-3

Resounding Cheers: Chandrayaan-3 success inspires euphoria & patriotism among students

Students and teachers of the Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana on Wednesday erupted in joy and cheerfully waved the national flag as they witnessed the successful landing of Vikram Lander on the moon as part of ISRO’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.

 Students, teachers and parents enthusiastically watched the live-streaming of the event and resonated with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Sare Jahan se Achcha Hindustan Humara”. Everyone shared the congratulations and wishes to the ISRO team on their achievement.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that it was a historic day and every Indian should feel proud. He said that the students were excited about the event. They were sure that it would be a successful landing and congratulated each other.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara extended the heartfelt congratulations on the success. She exclaimed that “It’s unbelievable; we’ve become the first country to land on the Moon’s South Pole. What an achievement! We are so proud of our country and the ISRO team.”

The whole event enthused the feeling of patriotism and made everyone proud to be an Indian.

 

Zonal Tug-of-War Competition

Outstanding Victory: Girls Under-14 and Under-17 Teams Triumph in Zonal Tug-of-War Competition 

It is with immense pride and elation that the Green Land Convent School announced the remarkable success of the Girls by clinching second and third position in Under-14 and Under-17 in the recently concluded Zonal Tug-of-War Competition. The teams displayed exceptional strength, determination, and teamwork, securing resounding victories that have left a mark in the sporting community. 

The team showcased their prowess and unity as they conquered opponents with sheer force and strategic coordination. With grit and unwavering spirit, they emerged as champions in this intense competition. Their dedication and hard work were evident in every tug, making them a force to be reckoned with on the field. Their victory stands as a testament to their rigorous training, camaraderie, and commitment to excellence. 

The Chairman of the Chains of Green land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra was incredibly proud of the team that has not only brought honor to themselves but also to our esteemed institution at large. Their achievements underscore the importance of nurturing young talent and promoting physical fitness and teamwork from an early age. 

The Principal, Dr.Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended her heartfelt congratulations to the winning teams and their dedicated coaches for their hard work and commitment. This achievement is a testament to the talent and spirit of our athletes, and the school look forward to their continued success in upcoming competitions.

 

Zonal Level Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped its supremacy once again by clinching Winner’s Trophy in  U-19 (Boys) Zonal Basketball Tournament .

There were total 19 teams which participated in the tournament. By winning the series of matches Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar entered into the final round of match which was played with S.A.N. Jain school. The players of our school scored 52 points and the opponent team could scores only 45 points.  The players of winning team like Akash had done 15 baskets, Samarth made 12 baskets and Aayush made 10 baskets which led to stupendous victory. All Players performed extremely well.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the team and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning team and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talent.  She motivated them to progress their skills more to flourish in future.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

TEEJ CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Hariyali Teej Festival in the School Campus with Gaiety and zest.  The traditional colourful costumes of the students from classes Pre. Nursery to XII and staff added an enhanced charm and mood of the celebrations.

 The School campus wore a festive look with decorations brimmed with the traditional swings. Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. The “young mutiyars” of Green land recited “Boliyan” and performed “Giddha” to welcome “Savana” with which the festival is coupled. The Girls had fun while getting Heena applied on their hands and having a feast of jalebis, kheer and malpura. The programme was prepared by the students under the guidance and supervision of their teachers. The girls enjoyed riding the beautifully decorated swings with flowers, and applied various designs of Heena on their hands.

Keeping in traditional view, Inter house Folk Dance Competition was organized for classes . The function correspondingly included enthralling and captivating dance performances and several enactments by the young Green Knights. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet.  It was a trumpet call to announce and sing the welcome notes for the Monsoon. The excitement of the young mutiyars was the best part of the day.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional food items were brought by the students in the classrooms so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Students also relished potluck meal with different eatables such as Kheer, jalebi, sandwiches, pav bhaji, channa kulcha, sandwich etc. Fragrances of flowers on ‘Teej’ pervaded the atmosphere.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Teej is a celebration of the monsoons and all that accompanies it. He said that it is the celebration of nature and its abundance during this period. He said that we should be thankful to our nature for providing abundance of joys.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, talked about the importance of the day and mentioned that Teej was primarily a festival celebrated by girls and women with songs and dances and that it was mainly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. She said that the school aims at promoting the culture through organizing such fests, events and celebrations of the festivals so that our national and cultural values may remain supreme on the globe. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall, it was a great festive atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.

 

Taniya of Class XII cleared Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET-2023)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Taniya of Class XII cleared Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET-2023) with Category Score of 750.12 /800 and Category Rank of 93 in the said entrance test. She got selected in one of the prestigious college- Shri Ram College of Commerce (North Campus) of Delhi University in Common Seat Allocation System CSAS Round 1 in B. Com (Hons.) Course.

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Tania on her magnificent accomplishment. He said that she has brought glory to the institution and the credit goes to her hard work and teachers and parents for their dedication

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her happiness over the success of Tania and said that the hard work never goes in vain. She blessed and wished her good luck for future endeavours.

Over-all. it was a moment of jubilation for the school

 

LSSC Chess Competition-2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in LSSC Chess Competition-2023.

It was a matter of great pride that the budding chess prodigy, Jaspreet Singh won Silver medal in the highly competitive LSSC Chess Tournament in Boys Under-19 Category. Jaspreet Singh's strategic acumen and focused gameplay were instrumental in securing his well-deserved second-place finish.

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the school has always encouraged its students to participate actively in a wide range of extracurricular activities, recognizing their role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. He said that the success of Jaspreet Singh stands as a vivid testament to the institution's commitment to foster talent and providing a platform for students to excel beyond the classroom.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Jaspreet Singh on his outstanding accomplishment. She remarked that Jaspreet's triumph not only reflects his individual dedication but also highlights the supportive environment provided by our school that encourages holistic development.

On the whole, the school management, staff, and students alike celebrated this impressive success.

 

Union Bank of India Inter School Poster Making Competition-2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle in Union Bank of India Inter School Poster Making Competition-2023 on the occassion of Van Mahotsav.  The young Green Knights- Rikhil in Senior Category  bagged Runners-up Trophy with his stupendous efforts.  

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools congratulated Rikhil for his achievement and inspired him to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He  motivated him to be sincere and diligent in academics and co-curricular activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

 Ecstatic with the accomplishment of the Rikhil,  Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Rikhil for his achievement.  She  stressed on the importance of such competitions that help the students to improve their artistic skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts.

On the whole, the staff members and students were in jubilant mood on Rikhil’s achievement.

 

LSSC KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in LSSC Karate Competition by clinching the Over-All Trophy in LSSC Karate Competition- 2023. In the said tournament, U-17 boys also won the winner’s trophy .

The talented students clinched 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medals in Girls and Boys Karate Competition by showcasing their exceptional skills and determination. In a closely contested event, the enthusiastic karate team of demonstrated incredible prowess and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Their unwavering dedication to honing their skills and relentless training paved the way for this triumphant achievements.  The detailed Summary of medals is as follows:

 LSSC Karate Competition-2023

SR. NO.	NAME	CLASS	MEDAL
1	MANTHAN	VIII	GOLD
2	ATHESHAM	VIII	GOLD
3	AMISH	X	GOLD
4	LOVE KUMAR	XII	GOLD
5	DAKSH	X	GOLD
6	AMANJOT	X	SILVER
7	DHRUV	XI	SILVER
8	PEHAL	VIII	SILVER
9	ARSHPREET	XI	SILVER
10	RANDEEP	X	BRONZE

 

The esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools extended his warmest congratulations to each member of the karate team for their exemplary dedication and exceptional display of talent.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended heartfelt congratulations to the winners. In a message to the students and their coach, she expressed immense pride in their outstanding performance and lauded their commitment to the sport.

On the whole, the school management, staff, and students alike celebrated this impressive success and reiterated their commitment to foster a holistic learning environment that encourages sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence in all endeavours.

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Organized “An Inter House Quiz Competition”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized “An Inter House Quiz Competition” for the classes IX-XII in which students of all Senior Secondary Wing with four fervent participants from each House gave tough battle to each other. It was very informative and knowledge enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

The participant had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to general science, signs and symbols, sports, states and their capitals and Indian sobriquets. First round was based on Science, Social Science which was followed by rapid fire, audio visual round and finally the Buzzer round. Every round was a mixed bag with questions from different fields like Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Current Affairs and historical events. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. The young Green Knights skilfully answered the questions asked. Though some of the questions were very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The questions put forth to the teams were intriguing and exciting. The audience clapped when the teams answered correctly. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge given to one another. After the neck to neck competition KIRTI House represented by Paritosh (IX), Chetna  (XII) & Shivanshu (XI) emerged as winners, while the second position was secured by Jaideep (X), Ashutosh (IX) & Pari ( IX) of JYOTI House and the third position was secured by JAGRITI House which was represented by Harshit (X), Naina (IX) & Sazia (XII), whereas  SHAKTI House hold the fourth  position represented by Sonia ( XII), Harjot (X) & Simranpreet (IX).

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. He expressed his pleasure and contentment for the budding quizzers and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

 

International Tiger Day

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated International Tiger Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrating this day was to promote the protection of the natural habitat of tigers and to spread awareness about the conservation of tigers.

To promote this cause, our young Green knights of KG Wing participated in "Jungle Safari" in which the students came dressed up as tiger, bear, Mowgli, etc. The day began with a special morning assembly with a theme ‘Save Tigers’. The teachers briefed the students about the tigers, their natural habitat and causes of decreasing number. With spectacular poems showcasing the pitiful life of a tiger and other inspiring performances, the students encouraged their class mates to raise awareness about tiger conservation and actively participated in a global system of preserving our natural resources.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Tigers are our National Animal and they have a special place on this planet and in our lives. He also said that the youth should take inspiration from the tigers to be strong and fearless. He further said that without tigers, our food chain will never be the same and we must protect them from extinction.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that It is extremely sorry to see tigers getting extinct and celebration of days like International Tiger Day play an important role in creating more awareness about them.  She said that with just 3200 tigers left on Earth, it is high time that we act to protect tigers from going extinct. She said that for a brighter and balanced tomorrow, we must save them before it is too late.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

CELEBRATED VAN MAHOTSAV

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Van Mahotsav by organising Inter House Week Long Plantation Drive & other activities in its school premises with great vigour and enthusiasm. The initiative was a part of the ongoing efforts of school to instil a sense of environmental responsibility and nurture a greener tomorrow.

In week long plantation drive, the students from all four houses- Jyoti Jagriti, Shakti and Kirti actively participated in planting saplings and raising awareness about the importance of tree conservation. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII participated in the Plantation Drive enthusiastically.  The excitement of the students knew no bounds while they planted the saplings. Each house was allotted a specific area to plant the trees and beautify it using zero cost products. The students planted more than 500 eco-friendly plants like Ashoka, Bonsai, Palm, Neem, Rose,  etc. in the school campus and promised to take care of environment. Each house arranged and displayed the plants, pots, pebbles, bird houses, decorative material, in a presentable manner and gave the message of Green Earth through pla cards and quote.

The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Van Mahotsav, also known as the Festival of Trees, holds great significance as it highlights the vital role trees play in maintaining ecological balance and combating climate change. He said that as an institution that is dedicated to academic excellence and holistic development, we recognize the pressing need to instigate environmental awareness amongst the younger generation. He appreciated the efforts of all the students and said that the Inter House Tree Plantation Drive will not only allow the students to contribute actively to the environment but will also instil in them a profound understanding of their roles as custodians of our planet.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared her thoughts on the occasion and said that education goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. It encompasses nurturing values that promote sustainability and ecological harmony. She said that One hears about Van Mahotsav very often and can see in newspapers the pictures of prominent people, children as well as other people planting saplings. She said that global warming is increasing day by day and by 2050 million of species will extinct on our Mother Earth and we must stop buying products that are made by destroying the forests and try to ban them and practice the 3R rule- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to lower the need of raw materials from trees.

On the whole, the Tree Plantation Drive was an inclusive event, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to collaborate in fostering a cleaner and greener campus.

 

TRIBUTE TO THE MARTYRS OF KARGILWAR ON KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of Kargil war on Kargil Vijay Diwas in the school campus. To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held various activities depicting patriotic feelings. The event was planned to highlight the stories of valour by our brave soldiers and rekindle the pride among the youth of the country, inspiring those who were too young and those who were not yet born, to form part of the Nation’s resolve.

To commemorate the Gallant fight put up by the brave soldiers during the Kargil war, a PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to the students. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation. Through their speeches, the students acquainted everyone with the dauntless courage of soldiers who served the nation during Operation Vijay.

The teachers acquainted the students with Operation Vijay to clear Kargil Sector, and the most recent examples of high-altitude warfare in the mountainous terrain, which posed significant logistical problems for the combating side.  A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the departed souls.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.  He said that Kargil is not a story of just winning, of smiling faces with smiling eyes but It’s a story of Pain with Pride, a story when you will have tears of grief with a joyful smile, a story where death is not the end.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War.  She added that Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s military prowess and the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe.

Over all, the whole campus was filled with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The function concluded with national anthem.

 

National Parents’ Day

Green Land School, organized an engaging and educational role-play activity for students from Classes I to III on the occasion of National Parents’ Day. The event aimed to foster a stronger bond between parents and children while promoting creativity and active learning among the young minds.

The role-play activity provided a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond the traditional curriculum. The students were encouraged to participate in interactive scenarios, where they assumed various roles representing professionals from different fields, historical figures, or even characters from famous children's literature. The role-play activity received overwhelming support from Parents, students, and teachers alike, with many expressing their gratitude for such innovative initiatives that go beyond conventional teaching methods.

In a heartfelt message, the esteemed Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools expressed his delight in witnessing the active participation of students and parents during the role-play activity. He emphasized the significance of National Parents' Day and how it serves as a reminder to acknowledge and appreciated the invaluable contributions parents make in their children's lives.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that our school's vision has always been to create an environment where students can explore their potential and grow not only academically but also emotionally and socially. She said that the role-play activity on National Parents' Day was designed to reinforce the essential values of empathy, communication, and cooperation.

On the whole, it was heart-warming to see children engaging together in this unique learning experience.

 

Organized an Inter-House Skating Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana successfully organized an Inter-House Skating Competition for students from classes IV to VIII in its school premises. The event aimed to foster physical fitness, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among the students, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle within the school community.

The exhilarating skating competition took place on the school premises, where young skaters showcased their skills and enthusiasm in front of their peers and faculty. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from all four houses: Kirti, Shakti, Jagriti and Jyoti. The competition began with the cordial welcome of Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

The competition served as a platform for students to display their talent and dedication, making it a memorable and spirited affair for all. The Inter-House Skating Competition witnessed a warm and supportive atmosphere, with students, teachers, and parents cheering for the participants. The event also served as a reminder of the strong sense of community that thrives within the Green Land Convent School.

Result of an Inter – House Competition:

Sr.no.	Student Name	House Name	Result
1	Jasnoor	Shakti	First
2	Gorvi	Jagriti	Second
3	Tanvir & Gursimran	Jyoti & Kirti	Third

The esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all the participants for their remarkable dedication and commitment towards sports and physical fitness. He emphasized the significance of incorporating sports activities like skating into the students’ lives, not only for the physical benefits but also for building discipline, resilience, teamwork & congratulated to all winners.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara highlighted the importance of extracurricular activities and their role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. She said, “At Green Land Convent School, we firmly believe in the holistic development of our students. Besides academic excellence, we encourage students to actively participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. She extended her heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated sports faculty and staff members who worked tirelessly to make this event a grand success and admires all participants & gave away Medals to all winners.

The function concluded with National Anthem and Vote of Thanks.

 

LSSC Fancy Dress Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Fancy Dress Competition. Two students of Kindergarten Wing- Arshpreet Kaur and Sehajpreet represented the school team and Sehajpreet represented the extinct species of Moa bird, Tyrannosaurus rex- one species of dinosaur and megalodon- species of whale.

The exuberant tiny tot Arshpreet Kaur of Kindergarten Wing participated in the theme technology and depicted AI Chat GPT through her fancy dress costume and was able to clinch the first position in the said competition. The winners were profoundly appreciated by the judges.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and motivated them to continue with the same dedication and perseverance. He appreciated the overwhelming efforts of and congratulated Arshpreet Kaur on her success. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the winners and congratulated them on their success. She said that the most important ingredients to achieve success are dedication, hard work, and perseverance.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the little angels.

 

Celebrated “International Mango Festival”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “International Mango Festival” by organising “A Mango Party” for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing with zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way.

It was a perfect sweet juicy morning to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “Mango” with a fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango Party. The whole classroom was decked up in yellow and green, in tune with the theme of the party. The little angels came dressed in shades of yellow and so did the teachers. The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. They were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds.

Later in the day, the teachers and children were engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, paper tearing and pasting, and drawing of mangoes. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mango better than before, and were proud of the drawings they made. The little chefs participated in the ‘Mango Shake Activity’, where in teachers instructed the students to prepare it in the class. This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango milk shake. Refreshing drinks to sip and music to make the mood were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mango is the king of fruits which offers nutritional values like vitamin-C and vitamin-A. He briefed about the features of this fibrous fruit which helps to boost our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke. He also talked about the various forms of its consumption such as- mango shake, ice cream, jam, pickle, chutney etc.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Education is not just a process of giving knowledge for a future job but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide one’s life in a right path. She said that if a plant is carefully nurtured by a gardener, it will become good, and produce better fruits. Therefore, both scholastic & co-scholastic activities provide a good training from the earliest childhood. She appreciated the efforts of parents and students who hand in hand work with the school to provide the best values to their children.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning.

 

Celebrated Rain Dance Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana along with the little angles enthused with the joy of dancing celebrated ‘Rain Dance Party’ with great zeal and fervor. The jovial faces and sparkling eyes with merriment said it all. The students looked adorable in their costumes and enjoyed to the fullest.

The ground was joyfully resplendent with water sprinklers and music. The beats gave the effect of a roaring storm and thundering clouds which declined gradually. Suddenly the area was filled with showers of artificial rain from all around, accompanied with rhythmic beats, music and songs. All the tiny tots were looking winsome in their swimming costumes with their colourful umbrellas. The Little rock stars of Pre-Primary danced to the thrilling music which infused the atmosphere with energy and fun. Children enjoyed themselves thoroughly as they experienced the joy of splashing about in the puddles, having fun in the rain while staying protected from the rains in their raincoats. The multi-hued raincoats and umbrellas and the bright eyed, smiling faces of the children infused the atmosphere with energy and fun. 

Back in the classes, the children were engaged in activities related to the Monsoon or the rainy season. They learnt new vocabulary, colored and painted umbrellas, and had all kind of fun art craft activities to help them associate better with the rains and the accessories used in this season.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass but it's about learning to dance in the rain. He said that Rain Dance party helps the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit. Rain brings freshness and smile and so did our Rain Dance Party. He said that such activities assist children to be open-hearted and bloom to their best effort. Even the shyest student too would be friendly with everybody in such convenient environment.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Rain dance is an exciting and enthralling activity for children. It’s the time to beat the summer heat and dance and sing under the blue sky. She further said that Rain Dance Party helped the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit.

Over all, it was a magical moment for the little angels as they had a great time together.

 

Celebrated International Justice Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, celebrated International Justice Day with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of justice, equality, and the rule of law in society.

The event featured a series of engaging activities, including thought-provoking speeches and power point presentations. The students actively participated in various events to deepen their understanding of justice-related issues and explore ways to contribute positively to society. The day began with inspiring speeches by young orators, who emphasized the importance of justice and its impact on building a harmonious society. Students were encouraged to reflect on their role in upholding justice, both in their immediate surroundings and on a global scale.

As part of the celebrations, a PowerPoint Presentation was also shown to the students to shed light on social issues such as gender equality, access to education, and environmental justice. The students pledged to stay committed to raise awareness about pertinent issues affecting our world today.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that International Justice Day is a global observance that highlights the significance of justice and its role in creating a fair and equitable world. It serves as a reminder to promote social justice, protect human rights, and foster peaceful coexistence among individuals and communities. He said that green land school will always remain committed to instilling values of justice, empathy, and equality in its students.

The School Principal, Dr.  Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that International Justice Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of international justice and the role of international criminal tribunals in holding individuals accountable for the most serious crimes under international law, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. She said that it is a reminder that justice is an essential component of sustainable peace and that the international community must work together to ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable.

 On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Paper Bag Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized Paper Bag Making Competition on the occasion of Paper Bag Day for Middle Wing in a bid to foster creativity and promote eco-consciousness. This event aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags while encouraging them to explore their artistic abilities and contribute towards sustainable practices.

The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, creating an engaging and enlightening experience for all involved. Students were encouraged to let their imaginations run wild, designing and decorating their own unique paper bags. Prior to the activity, an informative presentation was conducted, highlighting the negative impact of plastic bags on the environment, thereby raising awareness among the participants.

The atmosphere was abuzz with excitement and anticipation as students enthusiastically dived into their projects. The teachers encouraged students to experiment with various techniques and designs. Students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainable alternatives. The activity provided an opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents and explore their creativity through personalized designs and decorations. It helped foster a sense of self-expression and pride in their work.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Paper Bag Day is observed to raise awareness about the use of paper bags and discard plastic bags. He said that Paper or Jute bags are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. They’re re-usable, recyclable, and renewable. On Paper Bag Day, he urged the students to use paper & clothes bags and avoid plastic bags.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Paper Bag Day is an opportunity to create awareness about use of paper bags and discard plastic bags. she articulated that paper bags help to maintain the equilibrium of the ecosystem and are the most environmentally loved bags available. She said that we should use paper bags to maintain a pollution-free environment,

Over all, the paper bag making activity was a resounding success, combining creativity, education, and environmental consciousness that provided an avenue for students to delve into their artistic sides while gaining a deeper understanding of the need for sustainable practices.

 

World Population Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter Class Painting Competition’ for classes IX-XII on the occasion of World Population Day to augment public awareness.

The competition commenced with an orientation about the rules of the contest. Students were given 90 minutes to conceptualise and paint their interpretation. The occasion provided a platform to the budding artists to showcase their creativity. The themes for the said competition like ‘Small Family- Happy Family’, Impact of Population on Economy, Hazards of Growing Population, Population & Unemployment etc., aimed to reinforce the need to stabilise population growth in our country with family planning methods. The artistic expressions that emerged off the exercise was a rich kaleidoscopic of colour as the students painted their perceptions on paper about saving the environment from pollution and other damages.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that World Population Day raises awareness about the importance of population management and the impact of overpopulation on humanity and the environment. It increases the demand for resources, leading to environmental deterioration and instability. He said that we should all understand the importance of population control and rejoice in our effort to reduce overpopulation.

The School Principal, Dr.  Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts of the vigorous artists and said that the vision of our country lies in the hands of the youth. So, they should come forward to curb the social and national evil to make our country stronger and realize the dream of Sri Rabindranath Tagore and APJ Abdul Kalam. She boosted the morale of students by asking them to participate in such type of activities as these activities help the students to develop confidence and improve their artistic and imaginative skills.

 On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Celebrated World Chocolate Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Chocolate Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the celebrations was to work on speaking skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stretch those creative muscles through fun and interactive activities.

To brighten the day of the students of Primary Wing and to break the monotony of regular teaching, a unique session was conducted through experiential learning. The students expressed their delight by speaking few lines or reciting the poem on their favourite chocolate or chocolate dish. Their mouth-watering expression of chocolates was really admirable. It was followed by Inter-Class Chocolate Pudding Competition which took the onus to create delicious chocolate biscuit ladoos with some sumptuous oreo shake. Children thoroughly enjoyed the wholesome activity as their inner glee was evident from their enthusiastic participation throughout the interactive period.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that children need to be active every day to promote their healthy growth and development. He articulated that the kids who establish healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age will carry them - and their benefits - forward for the rest of their lives.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara encouraged the little students to hone their skills of listening and speaking right from the primary stage. Through her vibrant presence, she encouraged the students to embrace their co-curricular space and reiterated the importance of creativity in education in the 21st century. She also emphasized on the relevance of reading in contemporary education process and being a gateway to uncover the different facets of learning.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

WELCOME THE STUDENTS AFTER SUMMER BREAK

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana welcomed the students after the rejuvenating summer break. The roads were busy with the hustle and bustle of parents getting their children to school on time so as to have them start the new day punctually.

Children were brimming with joy and elation to see their friends and teachers back plunged into the normal routine packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. They returned to their classes after the summer break with curiosity and excitement walking to engage themselves with the plethora of activities. The tiny tots were all bustling with cheer and energy and had a lot of wonderful tales to share about the time they spent in the holidays.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra welcomed the students and said that they should remain focused on the year ahead and to give their best so as to be good students and excel in various fields.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara welcomed the students and told the upcoming events and activities for the coming months. She motivated the students to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co-scholastic. She also gave the tips for healthy habits in daily routine to the students.

On the whole a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

 

GURU PURNIMA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed Guru Purnima with great zeal and enthusiasm. It was celebrated to make the students understand and realise the importance of teachers in their lives.

A Guru is a doorway to the beyond. The Guru is only important because what is beyond him is important., keeping it in view, plethora of online activities were organised for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII. On this pious occasion, the students of classes Pre. Nursery to II participated in card making activity and thanked their teachers for their guidance and support. The students also made ingenious Cards using different sorts of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting and conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient towards teachers. The students of classes III-V recited shlokas and poems to honour their gurus and teachers for always supporting and guiding them. The students of classes VI to VIII participated in poster making activity. The creative and vibrant posters depicted the importance of teachers and gurus in one’s life.             

The students of classes IX to XII thanked their teachers through insightful speeches in the form of videos in which they appreciated the efforts of their teachers for always mentoring and guiding them. They thanked them for their untiring efforts to shape their future. The students also offered prayers and flowers to our spiritual master Param Sant Kirpal Singh ji Maharaj Ji and worshipped their books for wisdom and knowledge.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that he inherited the legacy of striving for excellence which has always been the hallmark of Green Land from Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj. He prayed to Sant and Saviour, Param Sant Kirpal Singh JI Maharaj to give all the teachers and gurus strength, vigour and power to serve the society with magnanimity, truthfulness and diligence. He said that the role of a teacher has existed as long as mankind has but the definition of the role has evolved greatly over time. A teacher's role has changed from being a sage on the stage to becoming a facilitator of learning processes.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Knowledge is like a horizon. It keeps on expanding. She extended wishes to all the teachers on the occasion of Guru Purnima and inspired them to guide the minds of young learners to make a better world to live in.

On the whole, it was a great day to show sincere gratitude towards teachers.

 

CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated International Yoga Day with the enthusiastic participation of more than 500 students, faculty and staff under the guidelines of the Government of India and CBSE. Keeping in mind the physical and mental well-being of one’s self, the young Green Knights participated in the Yoga Sessions.

“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self”, keeping it in view, a PowerPoint Presentation was shared with the students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII demonstrating various Asanas and Importance of Yoga in One’s Life. All the participants were introduced to Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Dhyana, Kapalbhati, Bhadrasana, Surya Namaskar etc. Students of classes I to XII demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar chanting. Warm up exercises were taken and all the students performed a few Asanas like Sarvang Asana, Surya Namaskara, Natraja Asana, Matysa Asana etc. The importance of Asanas was explained simultaneously. The students of senior classes demonstrated human pyramid with various yoga postures and Surya Namaskar respectively. The students also participated in essay writing competition on the theme "Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbhukam" in which they expressed their views on  Yoga and it's benefits. In another activity, the students as well as parents and staff members also participated in an online quiz competition based on the importance of Yoga on the portal Mygov.in that was organised by Ministry of Education and also pledged to  practice yoga  to control one's mind, body and soul organised by Ministry of Ayush.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Yoga is the best fitness regime for your body, heart and mind and it is the best therapy to keep your mind and body calm. He encouraged the students to practice regular yoga to remain fit, improve concentration and to promote good health and create an atmosphere of peace, love and harmony.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. She said that our aim is to make our students healthy by ensuring wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga and its impact on health.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every student.

 

CELEBRATED FATHER'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Pallvi Thakur of Class XII cleared NEET Entrance Exam-2023 with All India Rank (AIR) 50908 and 92.71 percentile.

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Pallvi Thakur on her magnificent accomplishment.  He said that she has brought glory to the institution and the credit goes to the teachers and parents for their dedication.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her happiness over the success of the Pallvi Thakur and said that the hard work never goes in vain. She blessed and wished her good luck for future endeavours.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

CELEBRATED FATHER'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Father's Day on the theme My Special Day with Dad with great zeal and enthusiasm.  The students of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their father through participating in a plethora of activities like Make Fruit  Lollies & Popsicles (Ice-Candy) and a photo frame making activity.

The students of Nursery participated in fruit Lollies & Popsicles making activity and prepared fruit Lollies and popsicles using seasonal fruits for their father and presented it to their father with greeting cards. They also clicked selfie with their dad and shared with teachers. Students of K.G also exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious photo frames using different sorts of materials such as cardboard, coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting and inserted their father’s pics in the photo frames. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Fathers play the role of strong pillars in the development of a child's Physical and emotional well-being. He said that children look to their fathers to provide a feeling of security. He further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic participation in making the day special for all fathers.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it’s that time of year again when everyone tries to tell themselves that they had the best dad in the world. She said that Father’s Day is an opportunity to tell dad how much you appreciate him. She articulated that Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their father.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

10TH KYN RIN ALL INDIA KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its mettle in 10TH KYN RIN ALL INDIA KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIP 2023.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knight Aditya of class XII clinched Silver Medal in Boys Under-17 Category.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Aditya for his continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished him good luck.

The  Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Aditya for his stupendous performance and motivated him to excel more in the field of sports and field events.

On the whole, the champion was delighted on his victory.

 

World No Tobacco Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an Inter-House Competition on occasion of World No Tobacco Day. The students of Middle Wing participated in ‘An Inter Class Poster Making Competition’ with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.

The students participated in Poster Making Competition based on the theme- “Tobacco is killing us and our plant, Threat to our environment and Time to quit.” The students were introduced with the rules and regulations of the competition and participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the competition, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious posters using different quotes and designs. The students wrote slogans, thoughts and ideas to sensitize all on the issues of water conservation.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Tobacco is a threat to development. He said that the use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens the development of any nation whose people are more into smoking. He said that nature should not be undervalued and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in the preservation and conservation of the environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well-being and courageous behaviour. He appreciated the efforts of parents and students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. Tobacco is a threat to development. Stressing upon the importance of having a healthy body to house a healthy mind, she said that the use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects an individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens the development of any nation whose people are more into smoking.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

Open District Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Open District Basketball Tournament.  It is here noteworthy that Gavish of class VI is was able to able to fetch a Gold Medal in the said competition. He was honoured by DGP, Ludhiana with a Gold Medal.

In U-16 (Girls) District Level Basketball Tournament, Vanshika, Soumaya, Priya, Falak, Parul, Harshita, Sneha and Jasmine of Class X, Harsimran and Prisha of class IX performed extremely well and were able to grab Silver medal in the said competition.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the Gavish & U-16 girls and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed their happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create a competitive spirit amongst the children. She said that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to Gavish & U-16 girls and congratulated them for their success.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

Organised Puppet and Magic Show

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Puppet and Magic Show for classes P. Nsy. – XII for the recreation and enjoyment of the students under Visual and Performing Arts. The show was presented by All India Magicians Society, Chairman, Dr. Mogembo and his team.

The puppets made the kids dance, sing and jump in excitement during the show. Their joy of watching puppets dancing and performing before them was enigmatic. The magician performed numerous tricks on the stage which left the children astonished and mesmerized. He called up a few children on the stage and performed astonishing tricks with them.

The children remained glued to the show until it ended. The magic wand, magic words and the interesting and distinctive style of magician kept everybody stunned.  The students could not stop applauding as he extended his magic tricks one by one. The show made the day enchanting and enjoyable for everyone.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Lands Schools said that organizing such events in schools not only develop the motor skills of the students but also develop their curiosity levels which is beneficial for their future endeavours.

The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that in order to provide some refreshing and relaxing moments away from regular class room teaching this show was organized for the students. Adding to this, she said that such shows allow children to create a multidimensional environment where they can create new ideas without limits.

On the whole, the show was undoubtedly, a visual treat for all.

 

Sehajpreet Kaur got Selected for Girls Sub-Junior National Volleyball Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle in the selection trials of 45th Sub-Junior National Volleyball. It was a moment of great pride that Sehajpreet Kaur of class X got selected for Girls Sub-Junior National Volleyball Championship to be held at Chandernagore, Hooghly, West Bengal from 28 May, 2023 till 1 June, 2023. 

It is here noteworthy that Sehajpreet Kaur is the only girl from Ludhiana who is able to fetch a position in the national Volleyball Team out of 14 opponents.  

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Sehajpreet Kaur on her achievement and inspired her to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child. He wished good luck to Sehapreet Kaur for upcoming tournament.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated Sehajpreet Kaur for her hard work and dedication towards the game. She said that the school gives the students good coaching under the trained coaches and  hopes to get many more such victories in upcoming tournaments. She appreciated her courageous and dauntless efforts to leave no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Observed Martydom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal,  Ludhiana observed Martydom Day of our fifth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji with devotion and religious tradition in the classes.

As a mark of commemorating the martyrdom  day of the fifth Guru- Guru Arjan Dev Ji, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The school choir created an aura of mysticism and spirituality by reciting soulful Shabads and from “Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.” The entire ambience was drenched with spirituality which mesmerized each & everyone. It was followed by an informative and enlightening documentary based on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara offered her obeisance and heartfelt tribute to the martyr soul and motivated the students to follow his teachings and accept happiness and miseries with the same state of mind, as being given by the merciful God.

The Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra threw light on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev and motivated all to follow the footsteps of our gurus who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives to serve humanity. He said Sri Guru Arjan Dev sowed the seeds of martyrdom, which became the heritage of the the world.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji who sacrificed his life against the tyranny and oppression of the then ruler who used to put pressure to change religion. She said that Guru Ji’s most important contribution to the community is the step in the separate consolidation of Guru Granth Sahib as the sole and authentic holy book for all of us.

On the whole, the heavenly and spiritual congregations concluded with Ardaas and Prasad distribution among students and teachers. 

 

LSSC PowerPoint Presentation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy in the Ludhiana Sahodya School Cpmlex (Central Zone) in PowerPoint Presentation Competition by lifting the Winner’s trophy in the said competition. The exuberant winners Anvesha and Ishmeet Singh of class XI represented their PowerPoint Presentation on the topic of Mathematics is the Science of all Sciences and were able to clinch the First Position in the said competition.

Competing with more than 12 teams, Anvesha and Ishmeet Singh emerged victorious. The judges were extremely impressed with both the students and appreciated them for their promptness in giving correct answers in question answer round.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Anvesha and Ishmeet Singh and motivated them to continue with the same dedication and perseverance. He inspired the students to believe in themselves.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the most important ingredients to achieve success are dedication, hard work, and perseverance. She appreciated the overwhelming efforts of winners and congratulated them on their success.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the students.

 

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, organised ‘Graduation Ceremony’ of K.G Session 2022-23 and Cultural Eve amidst great zest, effervescence and euphoria. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebration was bound to be a befitting occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. The celebration as scheduled started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest- Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Mr. Sumit and Mrs. Anamika Directors St. Paul International School Mohali and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara & staff members. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu and Mrs. Geetika and eminent member of School Management Committee. All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums.

The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp invoking the spiritual divinity with soul stirring invocation to Lord Hanuman with a majestic hymn “Hanuman Chalisa”.  A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra in the form of an orchestral Sufi train journeying through various mystical and Sufi stations. The school choir presented a soulful rendition of timeless song- Sathi Hath Badhana that undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the soul of audience.

Gurman Kaur of class I, Sukhman Kaur of class III and Harleen Kaur of Class VI delivered a speech in which they portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. The function included a series of thematic performances. The graceful dancers of Kindergarten left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performance.  It was followed by a “Welcome Song” by the budding singers of the school choir. Another show stealing performance was the presentation of ‘Old Bollywood Numbers’ on the theme- Timeless Grooves: 1950’s to 2023 which spell bounded the audience. The sublime energy of the unmatched zeal and rhythm of ‘Bollywood Numbers’ by the students of Pre. Primary and Primary Wing enthralled the audience with their stimulating performance. The graceful dancers of Kindergarten Wing left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performance. A power packed performance on “Dance of Happiness & Gratitude” by the students of the tiny tots of Pre. Primary Wing left the audience spell-bound. They were flabbergasted to see the balancing acts by the young Green Knights. The mood of the audience was further elevated as the budding Green Knights captivated everyone with a mime cum dance performance that depicted the ill effects of drug addiction and its impact on the youth.

Vibrant music, dance, breath-taking and highly coordinated movements promptly set the tone and mood of the atmosphere. Their energetic booming and clapping coaxed the audience to sway to its lively beats. Another heart stealing performance was a Song - ‘Graduation Song’ presented by the students for the graduating students to wish them good luck for the future.

It was followed by the Graduation Ceremony to felicitate the toddlers graduating from Kindergarten to Primary Wing with the feel of stepping ahead a significant phase of school life. The gala event was attended by parents who were excited when they saw their tiny tots dressed in Graduation robes and caps walking the stage to beget ceremonial certificates. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, hon'ble Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools addressed the august gathering and congratulated the parents & the students for their first graduation ceremony. He lauded the parent’s efforts, perseverance, motivation and support that contributed to the successful completion of their child's pre-school. He said that parents and teachers are like a caring potter who shape and mould the child with tender love, care into a confident individual. He assured that the children will continue to be nurtured with knowledge, values and dedication as they continue their education at Green Land.

The President of school trust, Dr. Shabad Rudhra lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a message-oriented programme showing the importance of sustainable development.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the parents and tiny tots of kindergarten and said "This event is like planting a high dream in the tender minds. She appealed the parents to give their precious time to their young ones so that we may feel proud for them in the future. She thanked the worthy guest for sparing their valuable time for the young scholars. Parent representatives expressed their gratitude towards the school and the teachers in instilling humility and self-esteem in their children through varied spectrum of activities.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem. It was indeed a joyous and memorable day for the little ones as they received their Graduation Certificates from the pious hands of the Chairman of the School.

 

Celebrated World Family Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “World Family Day” in the school premises. The objective of this competition was to develop confidence and to promote the skills of effective public speaking among the students.

“Children are great imitators, give them something great to imitate”, keeping it in view, A Role Play Competition based on the theme “My Family” was conducted for the students of Kindergarten Wing. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. It proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The ideas were executed so well by the students and their acting was superb.

The worthy, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that Support is vital for success in life and a family is the place where support can be most sincerely felt. He applauded the efforts of all the participants and appealed parents to provide healthy environment to their children as a child's learning and socialization are most influenced by their family since the family is the child's primary social group.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great learning experience for the little ones to showcase their potential and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent.

 

CELEBRATED MOTHER'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “Mother’s Day” in its school premises to show their love and respect for their mothers. On this occasion, all the mothers were invited to the school to participate in the Mother’s Day celebrations. The were given warm welcome by students and staff members. They students  showered the flowers and  applied  tilak on their forehead. To make them feel special, they were offered greeting cards with special messages for each Mom. The adorable mothers participated in the Singing, Dancing, Ramp Walk and other Fun Games. The young, enthusiastic Green Knights also expressed their love and affection for their mothers through participating plethora of activities such as Card Making Activity, Poetry Recitation Competition and Cooking without Fire Activity etc. were organised for the students.

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mother.”, Keeping this bonding emotion in mind, A Card Making Activity was organised for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing. The students designed attractive greeting cards, using glitter, shells, craft material and presented them to their loving mothers. Some of the students also made collages of pictures and attached them with 3D greeting cards. The students of Primary Wing participated in an Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition and expressed their love and affection for their mothers.

An Inter House Cooking without Fire & Mocktail Competition was also organized for the students of Middle Wing with a lot of enthusiasm. It was a treat to watch the young ones chopping, dicing and easily mixing and matching the fruits and vegetables of their choice, seasoning with some spices and dressings. The participants prepared cool refreshing Mocktail Bonanza with loads of fizz & mint and presented them to the mothers with appetizing names like Banana Bonkers, Tango Mango & Tangy Juices and explained the specialty of their healthy drinks in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay in the summer season. Cleanliness, safety, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgment. The participants' creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouth-watering presentations. Judgement of the competition was given by the mothers.

In another activity, the students of Senior Secondary Wing participated in An Inter House Punjabi Declamation Competition in which they beautifully presented their views on various topics like Importance of Hard work in Life, need to save Cultural Heritage, Reasons of Diminishing Warmth in Relationships etc.  Each word was signifying as the pearl preserved in a shell. The students participated keenly and expressed their concern emphatically, stressing on the dire need to promote fairness and equity across many aspects of society. The speeches by the senior students lifted the audience spellbound. The activity aimed at exploring and encouraging public speaking in children and giving them a platform to showcase their skill. It was wonderful to watch the enthusiastic students ardently expressing their thoughts. The brief summary of the winners of all competitions is as follows:

An Inter House Cooking without Fire & Mocktail Competition Middle Wing
Position	Name of The House
First	Jagriti House
Second	Jyoti House
Third	Kirti House
Consolation Prize	Shakti House

 

An Inter House Punjabi Declamation Competition Senior Secondary Wing
Position	Name of The House
First	Jyoti House
Second	Shakti House
Third	Kirti House
Consolation Prize	Jagriti House

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the word “Mother” itself is symbolic of God. He said that a mother is that ordinary-looking person in our life, that does all the extraordinary things for her kids’ well-being. He articulated that mothers have been working exceptionally well during their lifetime, no matter whether she is a mother of a great political leader like Gandhi Ji or a sport-tycoon like Sachin Tendulkar, their role can never be overlooked.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Mother’s Day is a special day for all children and mothers as; it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. She stressed that the role of the mother is of utmost importance to the children. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humour, comfort, and lessons in life. She appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt. She further inspired the children to inculcate virtuous deeds and resort to ethical ways that make the parents happy and contented.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

CBSE RESULT OF CLASS X

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending Excellent result in Class X announced by CBSE. In yet another outstanding academic feat, the diligent scholars of School earned themselves a place in the annals of history by the dint of their perseverance and concerted efforts. Anvesha of class X topped by scoring 94 % in the class X result. Her success story was followed by Jaspreet who scored 93.2% in aggregate and Pankaj Khanna who scored 93% in aggregate. The school premises was charged with excitement, vigour and happiness on the stupendous performance of students in Class X result.

The declaration of Class X CBSE Examination Result (2022-23) witnessed the exuberance of the meritorious students who dominated the leader board with their cumulative performance. Students, teachers and parents greeted each other with loads of happiness, smiles & sweets. A total number of 82 students appeared for the SSC where all students emerged in flying colours. The top scorers of the school are as under:

Toppers in Aggregate Scoring Highest Marks
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	OVERALL PERCENTAGE
ANVESHA	94 %
JASPREET	93.2 %
PANKAJ KHANNA	93 %
SAMARVEER SINGH	91.2 %
RUBBI KHATOON	90.2 %
SUKHBIR SINGH	90 %

Subject Wise Highest Scorers in Aggregate
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	SUBJECT & MARKS
PANKAJ KHANNA, RUBBI KHATOON	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-99
JASPREET	PUNJABI-98
RUBI KHATOON	ENGLISH-97
JASPREET, RAJ NANDINI	HINDI-95
ISHMEET SINGH, DEEPANSHU RAI	MATHEMATICS-95
SUKHBIR	SCIENCE-95
ANVEHSA	SOCIAL SCIENCE-95

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have successfully passed this milestone. He said that education is a lifelong journey and the results students have received are a stepping stone to a bright future. He said that one should embrace the opportunities that lie ahead, continue to learn, grow, and discover one’s passions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the board results are just the beginning of student’s new journey. She said that as we move forward, we should remember that success is not a one-time achievement, but a continuous effort towards excellence. She said that as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Class X students, we must also remember that success is not just measured by examination results. Our focus should always be on holistic development.  

Over all, the school premise was charged with exhilaration, vigour and cheerfulness on stupendous annual result. The parents and children were in triumphant mood.

 

CBSE RESULT OF CLASS XII

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% result in Class XII Annual Result announced by CBSE. In yet another outstanding academic feat, the diligent scholars of School earned themselves a place in the annals of history by the dint of their perseverance and concerted efforts. Rajvir Kaur of Commerce Stream topped by scoring 97 % in class XII result.  She also scored highest marks in Painting i.e 100, 98 in English, 97 in Business Studies, 95 in Accountancy and 94 in Economics. The school premises was charged with excitement, vigour and happiness on stupendous performance of students in Class XII result.

The declaration of Class XII CBSE Examination Result (2022-23) witnessed the exuberance of the meritorious students who dominated the leader board with their cumulative performance. Students, teachers' and parents greeted each other with loads of happiness, smiles & sweets. A total number of 68 students appeared for the SSCE where all students emerged in flying colours. The top scorers of the three streams are as under:

Toppers in Aggregate Scoring Highest Marks
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	OVERALL PERCENTAGE	STREAM
RAJVIR KAUR	97 %	COMMERCE
TANIA	95%	COMMERCE
PALLVI THAKUR	91.4 %	MEDICAL
SNEHA	91 %	COMMERCE
ANKITA SINGLA	91 %	HUMANITIES

Subject Wise Highest Scorers in Aggregate
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	SUBJECT & MARKS
RAJVIR KAUR	PAINTING-100
HIYA	MUSIC-99
TANIA	ACCOUNTANCY-99
RAJVIR KAUR, PALAK THAKUR	ENGLISH-98
UMA SHARMA	PHYSICAL EDUCATION-97
RAJVIR KAUR	BUSINESS STUDIES-97
TANIA	ECONOMICS-96
ANKITA SINGLA	HISTORY-96
PALLVI THAKUR	CHEMISTRY-95

While extending his heartiest congratulations to all the students, the revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School inspired them to march ahead into the realms of knowledge with unwavering confidence. He said that education does not mean providing all the answers but the aim of education is to create an inquisitive mind which can find the answers for himself and within himself.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics throughout the year and have got through final exams with flying colours. She motivated the students to make hard work key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in the forthcoming session.

Over all, the school premise was charged with exhilaration, vigour and cheerfulness on stupendous annual result. The parents and children were in triumphant mood.

 

Celebrated International Nurses Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated International Nurses Day with theme Our Nurses. Our Future in its school premises with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrations was to address the global health challenges and improve global health for all.

Celebrating the dedication and commitment of nurses to their patients and their profession, A role Play Activity was organised for the students of Kindergarten Wing in which they came dresses up Nurses and spoke about the importance of nurses in the society. Afterwards, the teachers briefed the students about the contribution of Nurses and asked what they learnt and how they felt about being a nurse for a day. The students were extremely excited on providing first aid help  to the patients in the role-play.

The admirable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools,  Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that  National Nurses Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of  Florence Nightingale who was a celebrated English, social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. He said that nightingale is well-known for taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. He said that Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp" because of her  habit of making rounds at night.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that  On May 12th, nurses around the world are honoured for their hard work and dedication. She said that this day is a great opportunity to celebrate all that nurses do for our families and communities. She expressed her gratitude towards the nurses and said that nurses make a huge impact in the lives of everyone they touch, and we should take the time to appreciate their skills and knowledge.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Observed World Press Freedom Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed World Press Freedom Day in its school premises. The objective of celebrating this day was to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.

"Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights.", Keeping in view, A Power Point Presentation on the significance of the day was shown to the students of Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary Wing. The teachers told the students about the importance of freedom of press and said that a free and independent media is essential for promoting transparency and accountability in government and other institutions.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the freedom of the human mind is recognized in the right to free speech and free press. He said that Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Knight Shubit Sidhu of Class XII cleared JEE (Mains)-2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Shubit Sidhu of Class XII cleared JEE (Mains)-2023 with All India Rank (AIR) 37108.

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Shubit Sidhu on his magnificent accomplishment.  He said that he has brought glory to the institution and the credit goes to his hard work and teachers and parents for their dedication.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara expressed her happiness over the success of the Shubit Sidhu and said that the hard work never goes in vain. She blessed and wished him good luck for future endeavours. 

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

Celebrated “International Workers’ Day”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “International Workers’ Day”. On this occasion, a Card Making Activity was organised for Primary Wing to pay gratitude and thankfulness towards our helpers.

‘It’s labour indeed that puts the difference to everything.’ Keeping in view, the teachers briefed the children about Labour Day and its importance. The students pour their heart’s gratitude and thankfulness towards our helpers. The students of Primary Wing made “Thank You Cards” and presented them to our helpers: maids, security guards, electrician etc. 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. The students expressed their gratitude towards the support staff and reiterated the fact that their contribution is an important aspect in their life. The Green Knights actively participated in the activity and thanked the helpers for their dedication and support.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Labour Day is a well- deserved tribute for those who work so hard. He paid his heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness to the real warriors. He further articulated that their undiluted courage, selflessness, determination, and focus have ensured that India remains on track in this difficult time.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara acknowledged the contributions of the work force of the society and lauded their ceaseless efforts for the welfare of the public. She said that we all must learn to respect and appreciate the hard work and dedication of the working class.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children.

 

Celebrated International Dance Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated International Dance Day in its school premises. The goal of celebrations was to celebrate this day and enjoy the art form that cuts across political, cultural and ethnic barriers.

“Dance is an art that imprints on the soul,” keeping it in view, an Inter Class Dance Competition for Primary Wing and Inter House Dance Competition for Middle Wing was organized. The competition began with the cordial welcome of Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara. The students thoroughly enjoyed the foot tapping music along with exquisite dance forms. The splendid event reiterated the fact that dances not only help in expressing emotions but also relax mind, body and soul.

In Inter Class Dance Competition, Khushi of class V & Gurleen IV emerged as winners, while the second position was secured by Archita of class IV & Radhika of class V, the third position was secured by Kirti & Aarav of class V and Consolation prize was given to Aadit of class V. The spectators during the competition bore witness to the enthusiasm and energy of the young Green Knights. On the overhand, in Inter House Dance Competition,  Kirti  house represented by Kirandeep of class VIII, Mehak Beri of class VII, Akshya of class VIII & Radhika of class VI emerged as winners and  second position was secured by Ananya Verma of class VI, Anshika Rani of class VII, Simarjot of class VIII & Tanvi Sharma of class VIII  of Shakti house ,  the third position was secured by Jyoti house which was represented by Ananya Sharma of class VI, Sanchi Sharma of class VII & Aahana Sharma of class VIII and Consolation prize was given to Jagriti house represented by Hansita Jain of class VI, Brina Verma of class VII & Akshita Arora of VIII.

The most admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Educator cum Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Dance is the way to express your emotions and feelings and dance is also the way to relax your body. He said that India is a country whose rich dance heritage has inspired many international dance forms. He said that performing arts being an integral part of education provide the students the opportunity to engage the mind, body and emotions. He appreciated the efforts of green knights who participated in the said competition.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that students love to dance and they can dance to the rhythms of music, which bring out their inner dancing star & learn a medley of dance moves from around the world. She said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun and excitement through the spirit of competition. She applauded the efforts of the students & motivated to grab all the opportunities

On the whole, it was really an amazing sight to see students dancing with a bright smile and confidence.

 

Organized Toddler’s Fresher’s Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Blooming Toddler’s Fresher’s Party for the students of Pre. Primary and Primary Wing in the school premises with great enthusiasm and fervour. A carnival-like atmosphere prevailed in the decorated campus.

The Day for all freshers and students was filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. The Dress code for the party was “Retro Bollywood”. All pairs of eyes in the auditorium were glued to the bunch of ‘child’ actors and actresses of 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Bollywood era that mesmerized viewers with their remarkable performances. Children were dressed up as Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Raj Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, Kartik Aryan, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dikshit, Dipika Padokon, Alia Bhatt etc. The tiny tots were given a chance to perform on the stage. 

The students were served snacks, juice, cupcake, Cookies, Muffin, Veg sandwich and snacks which they relished while tapping their feet at the conclusion of the event. The teachers were seen cheering and clapping for their little students who had put in so much effort to do their best.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land Schools, greeted the students and showered his blessings on them. He lauded the admiral performances of the tiny tots, parents and teachers for the success of the event and awarded the title for their best costume and performance to the winners. He wished them good luck for their future.

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara welcomed the students and applauded the excitement with which they took part in the function. She said that extra-curricular activities help the students to overcome their stage fear, bring out their inner talent, give them a platform to build their self-confidence and explore their inner strength.

On the whole, the competition proved to be a great learning experience for the students and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents and build self-confidence.

 

BRAINOBRAINFEST 2023

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Aditya of Class VI won a Silver Medal in 41st National Abacus Competition Festival in BRAINOBRAINFEST-2023 held at New Delhi. 

The said competition was held at Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi. Aditya participated in Level V in Age Category E3 and competed with more than 100 of students from various states of India. He attempted a total of 35 sums in 3 minutes and gave cut throat competition to other participants. 

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Aditya on his magnificent accomplishment and encouraged him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed him on his success. She said that learning Abacus not only helps with the basic calculations like addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division, it also helps in effective counting of decimal points, negative numbers, etc. She said that the ability to reason and present one's views in an attractive manner is such an ability which is very important to have in today's time. 

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

Tourism Quiz Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal,  Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when Lishika Verma of class XII was declared as winner in Tourism Quiz organised by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India-reg.

The quiz was very well received by the students of classes 6 to 12 across India. A total of 1000 winners from all over India were elected from different categories.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Lishika Verma on her magnificent accomplishment and encouraged her to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion in such competitions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed her on her success. She said that Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world and participation in such quizzes increases the general awareness of the students.  She appreciated them for their hard work and dedication and also stressed on the importance of such competitions and quizzes.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

National Panchayati Raj Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day in its premises with zeal and enthusiasm. The objective of celebrating National Panchayati Raj Day was to raise awareness among students about Panchayats and Gram Sabhas, which are institutions mandated by the Constitution for local self-governance in rural areas.

"when the panchayat raj is established, public opinion will do what violence can never do” said by mahatma Gandhi." and keeping it in view,  the young orators of VI onwards wing presented their views on importance of the day through enlightening and informative speeches. The students also highlighted the roles, responsibilities, achievements, concerns, and resolutions of Panchayats and Gram Sabhas, through a short Skit. The efforts of the students were appreciated.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that the heart of India lies in its village. He said that Panchayati Raj Institution is said to be one of the oldest governing bodies in India. He said that the day marks the enactment of the 73rd amendment of the constitution in 1992. Through this historic amendment, the powers of the grassroots were decentralised and the foundation of an institution called Panchayati Raj was laid.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the system of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagour in Rajasthan. She said that the word 'Panchayat' is an amalgamation of two words where 'Panch' means 'five' and 'Ayat' means 'assembly' and 'Raj' means 'rule'. She further said that Panchayati Raj strengthens the foundation of Indian democracy and provides representation to the weaker sections of the society, namely, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, other Backward Classes and women.

On the whole, it was a very informative day for all the students.

 

 

World Book Day and English Language Day

To commemorate World Book Day and English Language Day, A Book Review Writing Competition was organised in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana. Its main motive was to encourage the young students’ understanding and love for literature, improve spoken expression and to inculcate the habit of reading.

It was an informative and enlightening activity that primarily focused to develop an understanding of how books can entertain and inspire all of us. All the participants from Middle Section visited school library and chose a book of their choice to read and a book review of the books was written. The participants read books based on science fiction, story books, comics etc. in English language. Entire day witnessed great exhilaration and excitement all around the school campus. The best reviews were displayed in the school premises.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that English Language impacts our daily lives and it helps to express our feelings, desires, and queries to the world around us. He said that reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature. He articulated that since the students of today’s age lack the passion for reading, this book-reading activity will bring a positive change among students and develop confidence, improve vocabulary and also help the students to inculcate self-confidence.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism and reading books in English is an investment, which has great returns. The magic of books has been there since time immemorial. She said that the importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature.

Overall, it was a day of flurry and excitement, with the children being fruitfully engaged and getting exposure to the magic of language and literature.

 

CELEBRATED WORLD EARTH DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Earth Day in its premises to sensitise the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

“Regard, Before, You Discard’, in an initiative to generate the habit of using old things to create beautiful crafts among children, An Inter Class Best Out of Waste Competition was organised for the students of classes Kindergarten and Primary Wing in which the students displayed their creative art and craft ideas by making: a teapot and a cup, hat, paper vase, wall hangings, greeting cards, Utility box, toys and paper jewellery and many more. In another activity, the students of Primary Wing participated in Hanging Bottle Garden Making Activity, in which the students decorated the waste plastic bottles and used them for planting plants and trees. The creativity displayed by the children was mesmerizing. The competition promoted artistic fervour in our leaders of tomorrow.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Earth has always given us every comfort and necessity of life. It takes care of everyone like a mother and we must also protect it and care for it in the best way. He said that Recycling things is like magic that turns ordinary things into extraordinary. He motivated that students to create a greener world and use the method of 3 R’s that stands for: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to protect the environment and conserve resources through a priority approach.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Earth Day is a global event. We all must make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how we can help in protecting it. She inspired everyone to save flora and fauna, soil and water from growing industrialization and urbanization. She appreciated the efforts of students and said that the Best out of Waste simply means to make or to create innovative and attractive things from the material we do not use anymore. She reminded them of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth” and also encouraged them to continue taking steps towards saving the planet.

On the whole, the school premises was filled with heart-warming and ecologically poignant posters drawn by students.

 

An Inter Class English Handwriting Competition

An Inter Class English Handwriting Competition was organised in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana for the students of Primary wing with great fervour and Zeal. The objective of celebration of this activity was to improve presentation skills and to inculcate habit of good handwriting among students.

The students of classes I to V were given a sample to write in cursive. The students participated with full enthusiasm and showed excellent creativity through their writing skills. The assessment was done on the basis of writing style, curves and patterns, legibility and neatness, beautification etc. The winners of the competition with best handwriting were awarded with certificates.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Handwriting skills are being forgotten and there is 'handwriting crises' these days due to use of computers & mobiles. Such activities motivate the students and give them a reminder about importance of good handwriting. He said that the youngsters should be encouraged to write properly and for this purpose such type of competitions turn out to be very meaningful for the students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Handwriting is an essential skill for children and practising handwriting is an incredibly important exercise for children, enabling them to develop fine motor skills and confidence.

On the whole, this activity was a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

World Heritage Day

To commemorate to  the World Heritage Day, an Inter Class G.K Quiz Competition was organised in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana.

The students of classes IX-XII of Senior Secondary Wing with fervent participants from each class gave tough battle to each other. It was very informative and knowledge enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

The participant had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to Heritage.  Quiz rounds were based on historical events which were followed by rapid fire and finally the Buzzer round. Every round was a mixed bag with questions from different fields. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants.

The young Green Knights skilfully answered the questions asked. Though some of the questions were very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The questions put forth to the teams were intriguing and exciting. After the neck to neck competition Team A represented by Simranpreet Kaur, Vanshika, Anvesha Sharma & Sonia  emerged as winners, while the second position was secured by Naina, Soumya,  Harleen & Mohd Sahil  of Team D ,  the third position was secured by team B which was represented by Yashmeet, Amish Sharma, Jaspreet & Mohit Saroa and Consolation prize was given to Team C represented by Jasmine, Deepika, Simran & Anupam.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. He said that Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. He heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that World Heritage day is dedicated for the preservation of human heritage and recognizing the efforts of the organisations that support it. She said that ancient buildings and monuments are an asset for us and for the world. Therefore, World Heritage Day represents a collective effort to preserve heritage around the world. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

 

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR

The 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was celebrated in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana. On this occasion, floral tribute was paid to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, economist and the architect of the Constitution of India by the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with staff members and students.

In connection with the Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, a PowerPoint presentation was shared with the students that emphasized his contributions to the upliftment of people. The students were also told about the life history and contribution of of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Ji. The teachers narrated important incidents from his life to inculcate good values among them. The achievements and contributions of Dr. Ambedkar were highlighted and

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s major contribution i.e. protecting the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution. He inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Dr. Ambedkar “One need not be born into great and influential families but with goal, hard work and responsibilities one can become great”. He said that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was as an economist who propounded gold monetization much before the world.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara explained the impact and significance Baba Saheb had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Dr. Ambedkar’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the assembly concluded with the National Anthem, where all the students and teachers sang with honour and pride.

 

Celebrated The Founder’s Day and Baisakhi

The Founder’s Day and Baisakhi – the festival of harvest was celebrated in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana with traditional fervour and gaiety. An atmosphere of celebration filled the school when the members of the Green Land fraternity along with the students and the entire staff gathered to celebrate the Founder’s Day and Baisakhi. The whole school came alive with traditional activities organized for the students.

 The celebrations began with speech of Ritika of class IX in which she highlighted the importance of Baisakhi. Chetanya of class X delivered a speech in which she portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. She also thanked the School Management, Principal and teachers on the occasion of Founder’s Day for providing world class facilities to the students.

It was followed by various Inter Class and Inter House Activities. The students of Pre. Nursery to KG participated in Punjabi Folk Dress Competition and Thali Presentation Competition in which the toddlers came dressed up as beautiful mutiyars and gabrus and set the mood for the festival celebrations. In another activity, the students of Senior Wing (IX-XII) participated in Inter House Solo/Duet Song Singing Competition. The participants attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome and gave cut throat competition to each other and presented folk songs that well suited the atmosphere. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded the audience about the great heritage and culture of Punjab.

The vibrant & enthralling Guest Singing and Dancing Performances by the students of Primary and middle Section fascinated the audience. The enchanting and informative play on the theme “Jallianwala” was the highlight of the celebrations in which the students expressed the pain of Indians during the massacre of Jallianwala through their breath-taking performance.

Our high esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the staff and students on the occasion of Founder’s Day and Baisakhi.  He apprised every one of the importance of the festival. Talking about the videos and art work, he articulated that performing arts in education provides students with the opportunity to engage the mind, the body and emotions into a collaborative expression of all that it means to be human. Through study and performance, students explore and present great themes and ideas. He further said that organizing such competition was a fun-filled way to channelize the energies of students. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing such dazzling and energetic performances.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated students on Founder’s Day and Baisakhi and apprised every one of the importance of the festival. She also threw light on the religious and historical importance of the festival. She, further, motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and energy and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world. She acknowledged and appreciated all the students for giving such scintillating and vivacious performances.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children. The entire school campus was immersed in the spirit of festivity.

 

CELEBRATED NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY

The National Siblings Day was celebrated in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, with love and affection.  The young, enthusiastic Green Knights expressed their love and affection for their brothers and sisters through participating in ‘Card Making Competition’. The celebration gave the students a platform to express their love, respect, and gratitude towards their siblings.

The students of classes Primary Wing expressed their love towards their siblings by participating in Greeting Card Making Activity on the theme ‘The Bond of Love’ for their siblings. The teachers enlightened the children about the essence of love and care among siblings. The bulletin boards were decorated with these beautiful cards and conveyed an important message of unity, love and affection.

The high-esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Siblings are an important part of our lives. One cannot imagine his or her life without siblings. He said that we cannot deny the fact that the memories of childhood with our siblings always bring a broad smile to our face no matter what age we have entered. Thus, wherever in the world or how busy we are, we should always cherish the gifted bond we share with our siblings.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that healthy sibling relationships promote empathy, prosocial behavior and academic achievement. She said that Siblings Day gives us a chance to agree on to one thing that we make the best siblings on the planet and having a sibling is like having a blessing for life. She wished everyone to be blessed with happy siblings and appreciated the efforts of little children for preparing beautiful cards for their siblings.

On the whole, It was a unique experience for all the students.

 

Celebrated the 450th Birth Anniversary of Goswami Guru Nabha Dass

The 450th Birth Anniversary of Goswami Guru Nabha Dass was celebrated in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana with great enthusiasm and religious fervor.

In connection with the Jayanti celebration of the great Guru, a PowerPoint presentation was shared with the students. The students were told about the life history of Guru Nabha Das Ji. Guru Nabha Das Ji wrote the life history of several saints, and explained their greatness and their dedication to  God in his sacred text Sri Bhagat Mal.

The Honourable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the eternally relevant ideals of Shri Guru Nabha Dass Ji continue to inspire the nation to work for an egalitarian society and to nurture our composite culture. He said that we should  all take a pledge to ensure peace, prosperity and harmony in the society. He extended his heartiest greetings to all the staff members and students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Guru Nabha Dass, a 16th century saint, was born on April 8, 1537 at village Bhadrachalam on the bank of Godavari river in Khammam district, which falls in the present day Telangana. She said that since childhood, Guru Nabha Dass, whose original name was Narayan Dass, had an inclination towards spirituality. She urged all to promote the spirit of brotherhood and to strengthen the emotional bonds to fulfill the resolve of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and contribute towards nation building.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Celebrated World Health Day

World Health Day was celebrated at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana with zeal and enthusiasm. On this occasion, Varieties of participatory involving school children were organized to draw their attention towards the importance of global health

A speech on importance of healthy Food &Health was delivered in the morning assembly which reinforced the importance of balanced diet and food safety among students. The teachers also shared an education powerpoint presentation that highlighted the importance of healthy and balanced diet in our daily routine.

It was followed by fruit chart making activity for the little angels of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G. The teachers told the students about the value of seasonal fruits and later on taught students to make fruit chart. The students with their tiny-little fingers cut the fruits with plastic knives and presented them in a presentable manner. It was followed by One Day  Yoga Camp which was organized for the students of grade IV & V in which they showcased intense eagerness and enjoyment in presentation of various  yoga asanas and postures.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated on 7 April every year, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.  He said that students must follow good healthy habits like eating nutritious food and do the physical activity every day. All must take care of personal hygiene and cleanliness of their neighbourhood. Then only one can lead a healthy style.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Life without good health is like an army without soldiers and chocolate without cocoa. She said that when a person leads a healthy lifestyle, the body remains healthy and the mind is active and fresh. She inspired all the students and teachers that we should follow a healthy lifestyle and must do some yoga asanas or other exercises to stay fit and healthy.

On the whole, It was a unique experience to come together for one day to promote actions that can improve our health.

Celebrated World Health Day

 

Celebrated Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavira

The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar - Prophet of Jains, was celebrated in Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, basti Jodhewal. Ludhiana with great fervor and zeal.

A special assembly was organised in the school where students learnt about the life and noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira. On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Lord Mahavira were shared with the students in form of speeches and powerpoint presentation. The students and teachers recited the “Navkar Mantra” which made the whole environment religious and pious.

The young impressionable minds pledged to live a righteous life and follow the ethical principles of Jainism, including Ahimsa- causing no harm to living beings, Satya- to speak the truth, Asteya - not to possess the things that do not belong to you, Brahmcharya - not to indulge in sensual pleasures and Aparigraha - not to get attached to material things.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals of  India. The day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and the last ‘Tirthankara’ of Jainism. While extending his wishes on this pious occassion, he said that we should follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir and follow the path on non-violence and live and let live others with peace and harmony.   

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, described Him as a social reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Lord Mahavir, we all should live a life of simplicity. If we follow His teachings sincerely we can build a better world.

On the whole, it was a learning experience for all.

 

Organized A Movie Show & Hand Printing Activity

To commemorate the New Session fun filled A Movie Show and Hand Printing Activity for Kindergarten Wing was organized in its school premises at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana  with zeal and enthusiasm.

Little toddlers were very excited to put their first stepping stone in the field of education with a blend of happiness and willingness to reach school. Teachers gave a warm welcome to the students to make them compatible with balloons, colourful pencils and self-made welcome cards. Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. They were shown Disney movie and students seemed to be gone in the world of fantasy. Their day started with calligraphy which the students relish to join in. Teachers gave them a peep on rules & regulations and also taught them moral values.

Later in the day, the teachers and children were engaged in various creative activities such as hand printing, paper tearing and pasting to improve their motor and artistic skills. The above said activities were performed in the keen supervision of their teachers

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that school is the most important part of our child's early childhood development. It gives valuable lessons to the child in terms of knowledge, growth, and development. He said that Green Land school provides knowledge for being social and interactive with different people.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that we believe in harnessing the inborn potential of every child and empowering him with knowledge. She said that if there is joy in learning and happiness in gaining knowledge, it will remain with the soul forever. She said that our school believes in providing an environment to nurture all those who aspire to achieve the highest levels of distinction in academic and personal growth by making learning an enjoyable and life-long experience.

 Over-all, it was a great learning experience for tiny tots.

 

Commencement of the New School Session - 2023-24

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana welcomed the students on the commencement of the new school session 2023-24. The beginning of the new session was marked with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm among the students. After the announcement of results, it was the time to enter the school with new energy and fresh vibes.

Armed with new bags, uniform and stationery, students entered the school brimming with joy and elation to see their friends and teachers. Students grabbed their backpacks and sported their newest back-to-school outfits. The day started with soul striving rendering prayer.

Excitement and enthusiasm was at high among the students where there was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as admission to the new level. The class in charges welcomed the students with a tilak, welcome notes, stationery etc. as a token of love. The classrooms were specially decorated for the students with informative charts, wall hangings, informative stickers etc. and filled the students with pride. The day was filled with fun activities for the students preparing them for new challenges and exciting opportunities that the new session brings.

Initially, the students settled down in their new classes and met their new teachers which was followed by a walk through with various facilities and sections designed for various activities which includes new upgraded play station for activity zone, library, art & craft, music room, dance room and play area.

Kindergarten Wing was bestowed with the gift of new World Class Play Station. The excitement of tiny tots had no end of happiness when they visited the play station and enjoyed the fun filled and informative games. Most of their time was spent in playing, solving puzzles, enjoying on swings, taking nature walk, clay modelling, storytelling, colouring and painting and exploring activity zone. Entire faculty members helped kids to get adjusted and be comfortable in the school environment.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra welcomed the students and said that they should remain focused on the year ahead. He motivated the students to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co-scholastic. He also gave the tips for healthy habits in daily routine to the students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that a good beginning makes a big difference. She congratulated the students on graduating to higher classes. She wished all students a fun filled session ahead. She further said that one should make sure to begin this academic year with new hopes and positive mindset to make it brighter chapter in the school life full of knowledge and learning.

On the whole, a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

 

Paid Tribute to the Martyrs of India on Martyrs Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana paid tribute to the martyrs of India- Shaheed-E -Azam Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar on Martyrs Day. The Principals, along with staff members paid floral tribute to Bhagat Singh Ji, Sukhdev Ji, and Rajguru Ji who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation.

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Shaheed-E -Azam Bhagat Singh Ji practised was fearless in speaking the truth. He said that Bhagat Singh became an inspiration for youngsters due to his daring adventures. He said that just to put things into perspective, Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev Thapar at the age of 23 and Rajguru at the age of 22 became the martyrs in 1931. He said that Mata Vidhyawati (Mother of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ji) did not directly participate in the freedom movement. However, the sacrifices she made as a mother of a revolutionary has no limits. Unparalleled sacrifice she made to the freedom movement was the martyrdom of her eldest son Bhagat Singh.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that this day is chosen to honour our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country and we can never forget the contribution of our brave leaders who braced the storm of the British Raj and ushered in the dawn of freedom. She stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The congregation concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola and chanting of Bharat Mata ki Jai”.

 

Declaration of Annual Result

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Chowk, Ludhiana bore a festive look as the school premises was all aglow with the cheerful and glorious mood on the declaration of Annual Result of classes Pre. Nursery to VIII, IX & XI.

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to The school staff welcomed the parents and students to receive their progress report the school staff welcomed the parents and students to receive their progress report. The teachers shared the strengths of their wards and particular areas where there is scope for more improvement. As every coin has two sides, some students looked nervous yet excited about their result. Various charts, slogans and display were prepared for the students. A Picto-Booth was adorned for the students to capture the memories of their annual result.

The Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Revered Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools acknowledged the students for their superb accomplishment in the annual result. He congratulated the students for empowering themselves with education. He also appreciated the painstaking efforts taken by the students and staff members.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics throughout the year and have got through final exams with flying colours. She motivated the students to make hard the key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in the forthcoming session.

Over all, the school premise was charged with exhilaration, vigour and cheerfulness on stupendous annual result. The parents and children were in triumphant mood.

 

Celebrated International Women's Day

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated International Women's Day with zeal and enthusiasm to recognise the contribution and significance of the women. The programme began with an invocation seeking God’s blessings and welcome of the revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The celebrations were followed by a Power Point presentation depicting the power of women not only entertained all, but made them realize the prodigious power women have. 

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Women are the primary caretakers of children and elders in every country of the world. He said that the women should be educated and civilised enough to educate their families. He articulated that A woman does not only bring competition into the work field but also help in the collaboration of ideas and execute teamwork correctly. They help in bringing a perspective that values an open economy, modern, and social system.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries. She said that when women are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives, they can reach their full potential. She wished all the strong and amazing women Happy International Women's Day and said that without a doubt women are the real architects of a society. Their role in building a sustainable future is vital.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

HOLI CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Eco-Friendly Holi- the Festival of Colours in the school premises. The day was celebrated with great fun and vigour to spread the message of harmony. The staff and the tiny tots experienced a true explosion of colours by playing eco-friendly Holi with vibrant flowers.

To celebrate this festival, a plethora of activities were organised for the tiny tots of kindergarten wing. The students of Pre-Nursery showcased their artistic skills in Fist Printing Activity whereas the little angels of Nursery proved their talent in fork painting activity. They made beautiful designs and patterns with colours. The students of kg participated in hand printing activity. Such activities help in improving their motor and artistic skills. The above said activities were performed in the keen supervision of their teachers. The school prepared natural colours with dry flowers in the school and applied tilak on each other’s forehead.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the colourful festival of Holi, being a symbol of love and merriment, gives an opportunity to connect with our dear ones and provides a chance to live a fresh and vibrant life. He wished the staff, students and parents a safe and colourful Holi.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Holi is the day to express love with colours and she also implored the students to play safe Holi by avoiding hurling water balloons, artificial colours and water guns.  She articulated that a better way to keep the Holi celebration quite subtle and eco-friendly is by applying Tilak Holi on the forehead of loved ones.

On the whole, the Green Land Family celebrated Holi in both pleasurable and educative way.

 

Celebrated Mahashivratri

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Mahashivratri in its school premises with great devotion and dedication. The main objective of the celebrations was to denote the various facets of life, moods, emotions, situations, attachments and aversions, spiritual knowledge and unity in diversity among all. The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara along with staff members and students paid devotion to Shiv Pariwar.

To feel the verve of festival, a special assembly on ‘Mahashivratri' was conducted by the students. Festival celebrated in veneration of Lord Shiva commenced with the Morning Prayer “Subah Swere lekar Tera Naam Prabhu” followed by a speech sharing the significance of the pious day. Powers and role of Lord Shiva in the natural cycle were highlighted through the speech. The auspiciousness of this day for Goddess Parvati was exhibited and heartfelt prayers were offered to Lord Shiva by all.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Lord Shiva is multi-dimensional. All the qualities that you can ever ascribe to anyone are ascribed to Shiva. He said that Lord Shiva is the father of complete universe. While, his consort Goddess Parvati is the mother of the universe. Therefore, they are considered as the universal parents. He wished everyone Happy Mahashivratri and said that may Lord Shiva grant all everlasting happiness and joys to all.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Mahashivratri is an Indian festival celebrated every year in reverence to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. She said that the need for a well-knit and fundamentally strong family can never be over stressed. The Shiv Parivar, or Lord Shiva's family is an interesting and perfect example in Hindu tradition. Each member is different in dress, temperament, looks and actions, yet live with mutual love and respect and are strongly united. She applauded the students for their efforts to make everyone spiritually energized and enlightened.

The celebrations concluded with the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.

 

Celebrated Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji who is known as the founder of Arya Samaj to remember and revere the Hindu monk, who was also a renowned scholar. The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara along with staff members and students paid obeisance to Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji.

A special morning assembly was arranged on this occasion. The students read out excerpts from his inspiring and enlightening life and narrated his awe – inspiring life stories. A PowerPoint presentation was also shown to the students which highlighted Swami Ji’s life history and contributions in the field of education and social reforms. The students while paying reverence to Swami Ji took a pledge to follow the path shown by Swami Dayanand Saraswati who advocated enlightened citizens free from the shackles of ignorance and superstitions.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that this great scholar, philosopher and visionary opposed child marriage, caste distinction, untouchability, idol worship and animal sacrifice. He said that his message to all was ‘Back to Vedas’. He published many religious books including ‘Sathyaprakash’ which means light to truth.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Swami Dayanand Saraswati Ji denounced the ritualistic ideologies prominently residing in British India and gave his contribution towards reviving the Vedic principles in the society. She said that he was hailed as the “Makers of Modern India” by both S. Radhakrishnan and Sri Aurobindo. She advocated his idea of Swadeshi and said that all things needed by the Indian masses should generally be produced with in the country itself and they must have to be independent in every aspect.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Organised Prize Distribution Ceremony

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Prize Distribution Ceremony to applaud and facilitate the participants of Annual Prize Distribution and Cultural Eve.  The Chief Guest of the function, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra who were given a formal welcome by the Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and students of the School.

The ceremony commenced by invoking God’s blessings followed by a welcome address. The school song sung by the choir of the school was highly appreciated by everyone. Around 400 students were honoured for their outstanding performance in Group Singing Performance, Shiv Vandana, Orchestra, School Band Team, Compering, Play, Mime, Bhangra, folk and many more dance items. The trophies were conferred upon the well deserving Green Knights by revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. A cash prize of ₹ 500 was also awarded to each participant and teacher who performed extremely well in Shabad Gyan Program.

The Honoured Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra  motivated the winners to go ahead to achieve their heart’s desire –whatever that may be. He went on to remind them to continue to uphold the values that are such an integral part of the institution.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev appreciated the efforts put in by the students and the faculty for their overall performances and wished for them to come through with flying colours in future too.

It was indeed a proud moment not only for the recipients of the awards but also for their Parents in the glory of their children’s success.

 

Organised the 'Farewell-अलविदा”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised the 'Farewell-अलविदा” for the outgoing class XII batch of 2022-23 with full fervour and vigour. The luminaries who adorned the occasion were Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra & General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools-Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara & other eminent guests along with the staff members. They all were given warm welcome by the students of class XII and staff members. The school bore a festive look and the day was devoted to the years spent together with friends and teachers to ruminate joyous moments. It was a day of mixed emotions of happiness and sorrow for the students as well as for the teachers to bid goodbye and official send off to class XII students. 

The students were welcomed traditionally by applying ‘Tilak'. The programme was painstakingly arranged by class XI students as they wanted to make this occasion a truly memorable for their seniors.  The highlight of the function was the beautiful cultural presentation. The students put forth a mix of scintillating dance performances, entertaining theatre, melodious songs and pulsating music that rocked everyone.

Taniya of Class XII delivered a speech expressing gratitude to their mentors and teachers for their invaluable contribution in making their journey a memorable one. Prag Jain, Lalit, Sameer Thind, Sagar Naskar and Sonaskhi of Class XII expressed their gratitude towards school management, teachers and friends through a poem and a song. Simranjeet Kaur of class XI in her speech wished good luck to their seniors for their future endeavours and be successful in all fields.

A special cultural programme showcased the multiple talents of class XI students. An emotional singing performance presented students’ journey and their friendship filled everyone’s heart with emotions. A mesmerizing dance performance by the young students of class XII aptly set the momentum for the other stage performances. The pick of the day was the Bhangra event, where both juniors and seniors enthralled the gathering with their rhythmic dance steps. The singing performances by the melodious singers Palak Thakur and Sagar Naskar of class XII proved to be an icing on the cake.

The outgoing students of Class XII grew sentimental and emotional as they recalled their happy memories of more than 10 long years in the school. They thanked their mentors and gave a token of gratitude to Honourable Chairman, the Principal and teachers for helping them find their purpose of life with a promise to come back to their Alma Mater.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated everyone for this gala day and showered his blessings on the students. He said that after the students of class XII will enter into a completely new world with enthusiasm and new hopes. He advised all the students to dream big and achieve their goals in life. He extended his good wishes to them for a bright, successful and prosperous future and to perform well in the Board exams.

The President of the School, Dr. Shabad Rudhra said thatevery achievement is rooted deep in hard work, determination and dedication. The best of learning get tested through the journey of life. He wished good luck to the students for their board exams and future endeavours.

General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Director Dr. Vijayata Rudhra wished the students good luck for their upcoming board exams and said that moving on to a new stage in life can be a challenging process.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara blessed the outgoing batch and appreciated their efforts for enthusiastically participating in varied competitions raising the level of perfection. She articulated that knowing and believing in your own potential can be part of your journey to being successful.

The students enjoyed the scintillating cultural treat. After the cultural programme, everyone assembled in the hall for refreshments and dance. The students danced to their heart’s content to the music belted out by the DJ. The students at this threshold of new beginnings greeted one another with their glittering eyes, sunny smiles and warm hugs.

 Thus a beautiful evening ended with the mixed feelings of happiness and sorrow.

 

Celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji with great devotion and zeal. The main motive to celebrate this day was to impart the values, morals, principles and teachings of the great Guru among the students. The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara along with staff members and students paid obeisance to Hazoor Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj.

The festive event was commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with Shabad enchanting by school choir, which empowered the gathering and ambiance with religious essence. Everyone was engrossed with heart and soul during Shabad Kirtan. Speech by teachers and students acknowledged the gathering with the eventful life of the divine soul Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and his teachings inculcating the feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in the Almighty.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra thanked everyone for their hearty participation on this auspicious and pious occasion and congratulated everyone on the birth anniversary of Sant Kirpal Singh Ji. He inspired the students by urging them to follow the guidance of Maharaj Ji and make an effort to change for the betterment of humanity and the pursuit of everlasting truth. He also educated the students on Sant Kirpal Singh Maharaj Ji's teachings, emphasizing that we should heed his advice to bring people together not just on a religious level but also on a human level.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara directed the students to adopt Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj’s teachings and make an effort to change themselves for the benefit of humanity and to reach eternal life. She continued by saying that we are surrounded by the aura of our spiritual guru, who is generously blessing and guiding us on our path. Nowhere else do we experience the level of love and affection that we do here. She also referred to Him as the living master, a spiritual, accomplished leader, poet, and humanitarian who produced a large number of spirituality-related works.

Conclusively, the celebration of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday was filled the tenor with spirituality.

 

Shri Guru Ravidas Ji Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana paid obeisance to ‘Shri Guru Ravidas Ji’ on his birth anniversary. The event started by paying floral tribute by the school Principal along with staff members to the preacher-philosopher Shri Guru Ravidas Ji who emphasised on the values of harmony, equality and compassion, which are central to India’s culture and ethos.

On this auspicious day, an insightful and enlightening PowerPoint presentation was shared with the students to highlight the life history of Shri Guru Ravidas Ji. The teachings of Guru Ravidas were recited in the form of shabads and bhajans, which made the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speeches on the life history of Shri Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Guru Ravidas ji was a true and vehement devotee of Lord, whose devotion and ardent divine love poured out in the form of spiritual poetry. He articulated that a human being is recognized by his good deeds and not by his caste. He advised the students that every human has the right to love and serve God which is done by pure heart and not by rituals. He said that we should remember all the great preachings of Guru Ji and travel in the path of wisdom.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara described Him as a social religious reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Guru Ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow His teachings sincerely, we can build a better world.

The programme concluded with the distribution of Prasad among the students and staff.

 

Observed Martyrs’ Day of Mahatma Gandhi ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed Martyrs’ Day to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi-The Father Of Nation and Indian martyrs and soliders who sacrificed their life defending the sovereignty of the nation. The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti  Sachdev Pujara along with staff members and students paid homage to Gandhi Ji and other martyrs who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation.

A Short Documentary Movie on the life of Mahatma Gandhi was shown which presented his trials and tribulations and relentless efforts in the Indian Freedom Struggle. The inspirational thoughts of Gandhi reverberated in the assembly. Poems to motivate the young generation were recited by the students. The students and staff also observed silence prayer to pay tribute for the Father of the Nation and sang his favourite hymn “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”.

The Honourable Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that said that Gandhi was called ‘Mahatma’ for a reason. He was a great soul in the eyes of his fellow Indians. He said that his continuous efforts and perseverance are what brought all the leaders and people together to stand against the British. He said that Gandhi Ji will always be remembered for his non-violence and to unite the Indians for freedom struggle.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti  Sachdev Pujara said that 30th January was chosen to honour our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country. She said that we should never forget the contribution of our brave leaders who braced the storm of the British Raj and ushered in the dawn of freedom. Further she stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The assembly concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Ae mere watan ke logo”, sung with passion by the students.

 

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LALA LAJ PAT RAI JI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana   celebrated the  Birth Anniversary of ‘Lala Lajpat Rai Ji’ with zeal and devotion in the school premises. The main motive to celebrate this day was to remind the students about his sacrifice while sustaining serious injuries in leading non-violent protest against the Simon Commission in 1928.

On this day, the school organised a special assembly. An inspirational PowerPoint presentation was also shown to the students and teachers explained the contribution of Lala Lajpat Rai Ji in the freedom movement. The students were told that Lala Lajpat Rai was given the title of ‘The Lion of Punjab’ and he was one of the three extremist members of the Indian National Congress who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the country.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Lala Lajpat Rai played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement and he was popularly known as Punjab Kesari. He said that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. 

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that besides a freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai was also a famous writer. She also mentioned the books written by Lala Lajpat Rai such as ‘History of Arya Samaj’ and ‘Swaraj and Social Change’. She said that if we walk on the footsteps of freedom fighters and  follow their way of living , many present day problems like corruption can be easily eradicated.

On the whole the school ambience was patriotic and blissful everywhere.

 

Celebrated Nation’s 74th Republic Day

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 74th Republic Day in the premises of its New Subhash Nagar branch with great fervor and patriotism. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The school campus was adorned with tricolor balloons and fresh yellow flowers to commemorate the occasion of Basant Panchami aslo.

The celebrations began with the ceremonial welcome of Chairman cum Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Ritu Malhotra and Mrs. Geetika. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra along with dignitaries offered yellow flowers to Maa Saraswati. The Chairman-Dr. Rajesh Rudhra unfurled the national flag. It was followed by the national anthem and all took a pledge that they would stand by the nation in thick and thin and even go to the extent of sacrificing their lives in case of war.

An array of Inter-Class Competitions was organized in the school premises to encourage mass participation of the students. The students of classes I to V participated in Inter Class Role Play Competition in which the students astonished everyone with their amazing memorizing acts based on patriotic themes. The students performed the story of the Independence of India along with the famous Dandi March, Non-Cooperation Movement and gave the message to safeguard their nation and its pride. They also came dressed up as freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sehdev, Lala Lajpat Rai, Lakshmi Bai etc.

The Students of Classes VI to IX participated in Inter House Singing Competition in which they dedicated their performances to our India and gave the message of unity and diversity. The patriotic songs- “ O Desh Mere Teri Shaan per Sadke”, “Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge”, Teri Mitti Pe Mil Javan”, Laksh Na Ojhal Ho” etc. left the audience spellbound.

An enthusiastic singing performance by Staff Members on song “Dekho Aayi Basant Matwali” left everyone in awe by unfolding the cultural diversity of India. Many students presented a variety of programs to exhibit their innate emotions towards the nation. Harleen Kaur of class IX expressed her sentiments and aspirations for the country through her enlightening speech. It was a remarkable effort made by students as well as teachers to pay heartfelt gratitude to their nation.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and said that it is a beautiful coincidence that Basant Panchami and Republic Day have fallen on the same day. He said that as Basant Pachami represents the beginning of spring season and rejuvenation of new and fresh flowers, republic day is also the symbol of replacing monarchy with a truly Sovereign, Secular, Democratic and Republic. He told them that we should always try to heighten the standard of our tricolor which is the real service to the motherland as India is our mother and Tricolour is our father. He encouraged them to maintain the sanctity and decorum of democracy by becoming responsible citizens of India.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the School Trust said that freedom was attained easily by the Indians. Many brave sons like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Lal Bahadur Shastri etc. of Mother India sacrifices their lives to attain it. He inspired the students to be proud to be an Indians. He wished everyone Happy Republic Day and motivated the youth to enrich and preserved our heritage and ethos.

Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Director of the Green Land Schools and Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the School Trust declaimed to take a moment to think of the sacrifice of our freedom fighters and told that now its our responsibility to make a great nation for generations.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara urged the students to do their best and feel proud to be Indians. She spoke eloquently about our diverse nation and the relevance of the Constitution and the Preamble. She enthralled the students with inspirational stories and reiterated the need for being resolute in our path to achieve our goals.

Indeed, it was a day of joy to experience patriotism and nationalism. The programme, thus, came to an end with an oath, pledge and National anthem.

 

Celebrated the Festival of Basant Panchami

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the festival of Basant Panchami with religious fervor and enthusiasm. The school ambience was filled with jubilation while celebrating Basant as this festival marks the start of spring season.

A special assembly was held on this day. The spring of joy took over when a prayer ceremony worshipping Goddess Saraswati was led by offerings prayers and spring flowers by Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara with all the students & staff members of the school. To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. Dal Pasting Activity was organized for tiny tots. The students of K.G. wing sought blessings from the Goddess of Knowledge. Yellow gaudy costumes and traditional jewellery worn by tiny tots caught the eyes of the beholders. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’ as it signifies cheerfulness, wisdom, auspiciousness and intellectuality, is a symbol of spring.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra wished everyone Happy Basant Panchmi and motivated the students to be progressive learners, setting big goals and putting dedicated efforts as a promising and flourishing human harvest.  He said that worshipping the Goddess Saraswati brings enlightenment of knowledge, get us rid of lethargy, sluggishness and slumber.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment. She wished the staff members and students and said that as harsh winter ends and mustard flowers bloom, may everyone’s life see no more tough time or any gloom.

On the whole, it was a day filled with religious feelings among students. The celebrations concluded with distribution of Prasad amongst all.

 

NATIONAL VOTER'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated National Voter’s Day in the school with great fervor and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to spread awareness about the necessity of voting and to encourage the young generation towards voting rights.

On this occasion, An Inter House Poster Making and Slogan Writing Competition was organised for the students of classes IX and XI on the theme of ‘Relevance and significance of Right to Vote’ and ‘Right to Vote leads to good governance’.  Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and add more fervor to the competition, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious posters using different quotes and designs. The students also participated in the Slogan Writing Competition, in which the students wrote slogans, thoughts and ideas to sensitize all on the issues of water conservation.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that elections day should not be perceived as any other holiday but there should be a sense of responsibility to make a difference in society through the vote. He said that a voter has the power to choose appropriate leaders to run the country and one must use it to the fullest to help one’s nation to march towards progress.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students about the importance of this day. She stressed that voting is a way of expression of opinion and brings change for the better. She added that this day aims at increasing the enrolment of voters, especially to encourage participation of newly eligible young voters and ensure universal adult franchise.

On the whole, it was a very enlightening day.

 

Organized An Inter Class Quiz on Veer Bal Diwas

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized  “An Inter Class Quiz on Veer Bal Diwas” for the classes IV & V to pay gratitude to the Char Sahibzadas of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji,. It was very informative and knowledge-enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

The participant had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to the life stories and bravery of the Four Sahibzadas. The first round was based on historical events which were followed by rapid fire and finally the Buzzer round. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants. The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. The young Green Knights skillfully answered the questions asked. The audience clapped when the teams answered correctly. At the end of every round, there was a question for the audience that kept their interest alive among them.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the sacrifices of four Sahibzadas teach us that we should make any sacrifice to protect our country, religion and community. He exhorted all the students to follow the footsteps of the Chaar Sahibzadas who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives for the sake of humanity.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the four Sahibzadas- Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji were full of courage like their father Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. She added that their indomitable spirit, gallant aggression and stupendous courage against formidable odds exemplified their supreme gallantry.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

 

Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana paid tribute to Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose on his Birth Anniversary. The day was organised to kindle the spirit of patriotism among young Green Knights. On this occasion, Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff members and the students offered floral tribute to the great soul of our nation Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

It was followed by A fancy dress competition in which the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery to K.G came dressed up in Netaji’s attire and represented “Desh Prem Divas” in order to re-memorize his great sacrifice towards the country. They were all thrilled and excited while they replicated one of the legendary figure on the stage. They sang patriotic rhymes and attributed the illustrious leaders as great patriots and men of action. A knowledgeable and informative power point presentation was also presented to the students of classes I to III to highlight the contribution of neta ji in the freedom fight.  Slogans like “Freedom is not given, it is taken” and “You give me blood and I will give you Independence!” reminded of his great sacrifice for the freedom of our country.

The Revered Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra saluted Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary and said that his valor played a major role in freeing India from colonialism. He said that Neta Ji was a great intellectual who always thought about the interests & well-being of the marginalized sections of society.  He also extorted the students to always remember the great leaders who fought for our freedom and recognize their contribution.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that patriotism is very important not only for the sake of the country, but also for the student’s personal development as well. She said that the right teaching today can safeguard the country tomorrow and that is what it is all about and motivated the students to love and keep their country above all.

Indeed, it was a day of joy to experience. The programme thus came to an end with the National Anthem and Jai Hind slogans.

 

A Book Reading Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized A Book Reading Competition for the students of class KG. Its main motive was to encourage the young students’ understanding and love for literature, improve spoken expression and to inculcate the habit of reading.

It was a fun-packed day with children immersed in a plethora of activities to develop an understanding of how books can entertain and inspire all of us. All students of KG Grade read story books, comics, magazines etc. in English language. They thoroughly enjoyed this stress-free activity as it ignited the minds of the young learners. entire day witnessed great exhilaration and excitement all around the school campus.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature. He articulated that since the students of today’s age lack the passion for reading, this book-reading activity will bring a positive change among students. He said that these kinds of activities help the child to develop confidence, improve vocabulary and also help the students to inculcate self-confidence.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that book reading is an investment, which has great returns. The magic of books has been there since time immemorial. She said that the importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature.

Overall, it was a day of flurry and excitement, with the children being fruitfully engaged and getting exposure to the magic of language and literature.

 

Conducted the ‘Alphabet Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana conducted the ‘Alphabet Day’ for the tiny tots of the Kindergarten wing with an aim to encourage the students’ understanding of alphabets and improve their spoken expression.

During this event, kids in their unique attire were very happy. Children came dressed up in their colourful costumes and represented one of the letters and alphabets with the phonic sound. They were all thrilled and excited when they replicated many characters, fruits and personalities of the alphabet they were depicting on the stage. There was a lot of enthusiasm and excitement as the little ones walked forward displaying their vibrant costumes.  They spoke a few sentences about the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of the children were highly commendable.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that teaching the alphabet is a foundational skill for kids to learn in order to be able to read and write. He articulated that the greatest gift the school can give the children is to have confidence and wings of imagination at the early stage of development.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about the alphabet with the phonic sounds clearly and confidently. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great fulfilling experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent.

 

Organized a Cultural Programme on the Occasion of Lohri

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised a cultural programme on the occasion of Lohri – the harvest festival of Punjab in the school premises with a lot of exuberance and funfair. The whole school was embellished with colorful kites, balloons and buntings.

A special arrangement of the bonfire was made in which all teachers and students sat together and enjoyed singing and dancing. The celebration was initiated by illuminating the sacred bonfire by the pious hands of the School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff members and students giving a fresh start to the first month of the New Year i.e. ‘Maaghi’ which was followed by speeches by students highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri, which ushers in the cheerful spring season bidding adieu to the dull winter.

It was followed by an Inter-House Dance Competition in which the students tapped their feet to Punjabi music. The students and teachers came dressed up in traditional Punjabi attire and sang songs immersed in the rich cultural folklore of Punjab. The famous folklore, ‘Sunder Munderiye’ and other folk songs were sung with joviality. The folk songs and dances added the colour and festive spirit in everyone’s heart and well depicted the significance of this festival. The children had a gala time as they danced around the holy bonfire and offered their prayers for the prosperity of the nation. The staff and the students relished traditional food such as ground nuts, rewaris and gachaks.

The high esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the staff and students on the occasion of Lohri and said that India is such a beautiful land where all religions have their own beauty.  He further motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and energy and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world.

The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared the famous folklore- the story of Dula Bhatti who was also called Robin Hood, with the students. She emphasized that the Lohri festival prompts people to be thankful for God’s provision and also encouraged teachers to play a vital role to keep the tradition and culture alive in our festivities. She said that such festivals and celebrations help us to preserve our culture, traditions and customs. She added that the school holds the responsibility to educate them about the festivals by engaging them in fun activities.

On the whole, the celebrations rose to its boom and grandeur which filled the days with fun and religious fervor.

 

57th Death Anniversary of our former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed 57th death anniversary of our former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with devotion in the school premises. The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji.

As a mark of commemorating the Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The young orator, Taniya of class XII narrated the contribution of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji in the freedom movement. It was followed by an informative and enlightening documentary based on the life of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji. The students were holding posters with slogans like "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan- (Hail the farmer, hail the soldier)", “We must fight for peace bravely as we fought in the war” etc.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Lal Bahadur Shastri promoted Green Revolution to boost food production in the country. He played a key role in the White Revolution to make India self-reliant in milk production. He said that Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was a simple man who believed in action. His simplicity can be analyzed by the fact that he did not purchase a car even after becoming the Prime Minister of the nation. He purchased a car after regular demand of his family members and took a loan of Rs. 5000 to purchase a Fiat car. After his unexpected death, his wife paid the loan from his pension money. Such simplicity for a person in such a high position is hardly seen.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the students should seek inspiration to strive for the betterment and upliftment of society from the life of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji. He said that his simplicity is something that a student should definitely learn from, another thing to learn is his composure even in drastic situations. He was a highly disciplined person with high self-esteem and morals and there is a lot we can learn from his life.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

HINDI DIWAS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated "Hindi Diwas" in its school premises to pay tribute to the official language of India.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “Hum hain Hindustani, Hindi bhasha humko pyari hai" to mark the importance of the country’s most widely spoken language. It was followed by " Online Poetry Recitation Competition for the students of classes I to III in which the students participated enthusiastically and exhibited their sentiments through ingenious and thought-provoking poems on the significance of our national language. The best startling and astounding pictures and videos- of doing the activity were shared by parents to their respective subject incharge.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that a national language represents the national identity of a country. He said that the occasion of Hindi Diwas reminds us all that Hindi is a beautiful language and we must always respect it. He said that we should feel proud when we speak Hindi in any part of World.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should give importance to education and the necessity to respect and learn one's own language. She said that just like English binds the world together, Hindi in our country is a bridge that connects people.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Homage to the Char Sahibzads of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

The Staff members and students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized a special morning assembly in the school premises to pay homage to the Char Sahibzads of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, In which Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools-Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of School Trust-Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Principal-Dr. Jyoti Pujara and staff members briefed the students about the great martyrdom of the four Sahibzadas- Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji and told that two elder sons- Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh ji along with the army of forty soldiers courageously fought with the army of lakhs of Mughals and sacrificed their lives for the protection of religion in the battle of Chamkaur. Wherein the younger Sahibzadas- Fateh Singh ji and Zorawar Singh ji while walking in the footsteps of their father Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji and obeying the orders of their grandmother Mata Gujri ji decided not to bow down to the Mughals while protecting the religion. Due to this, the tyrannical Mughals made them walled up alive on the bitterly cold night of 26th December. The martyrdom of the Four Sahibzadas is such a unique and historical martyrdom in itself, whose example cannot be found anywhere else in history.

To observe this auspicious occasion, a special congregation was held to pay obeisance to brave souls. The young orators narrated the martyrdom details of Chaar Sahibzadas in the congregation. The school choir created an aura of mysticism and spirituality by reciting Poems. The entire ambience was drenched with spirituality which mesmerized each & everyone. It was followed by an informative and enlightening movie named “Chaar Sahibzade” based on the life of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and His Four Sons. The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools-Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of School Trust-Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Principal-Dr. Jyoti Pujara and staff members offered their obeisance and heartfelt tribute to the martyr souls and motivated the students to be  brave, fearless and strong as a lion and yet sweet, humble and loving like Chaar Sahibzadas.

While addressing the students on this occasion, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the sacrifices of four Sahibzadas teach us that we should make any sacrifice to protect our country, religion and community and we should always be ready to sacrifice whatever we have for the sake of country because our existence is only because of our country.  He said that we should give priority to the interest of the country by leaving mutual selfishness and quarrels and should always be ready to protect the security and existence of the country. Bowing his head in reverence, he said that we are breathing in the open air without any fear because of the sacrifices of the four Sahibzads – Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji.

On this occasion Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of School Trust exhorted all the students to follow the footsteps of the Chaar Sahibzadas who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives for the sake of humanity.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the four Sahibzadas- Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji were full of courage like their father Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. She added that their indomitable spirit, gallant aggression and stupendous courage against formidable odds exemplified their supreme gallantry.

At the end, all the students paid obeisance to the pious souls and observed two minutes silence prayer.

 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Christmas in its school premises. The school was decorated with holy wreaths, stars, balloons & festoons. The ambience of Christmas was all set with the atmosphere filled with joyful and wonderful scenes.

A special morning assembly was organized for the young Green Knights, in which the teachers apprised the students about the importance of Christmas Day and narrated the stories of the great sacrifice made by Jesus Christ for the betterment of humanity. He inspired the students to follow the path of goodness shown by Jesus Christ. Christmas carols was played at the gathering which brought spiritual peace to all. The students from Pre-Nursery to Class XII thoroughly enjoyed the event.  Tiny tots of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G also came dressed up in Santa Claus and charming fairies. They were all bustling with cheer & energy. Christmas goodies were distributed to the students by the Santa.

The school premises was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaus depicting life history of the Birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas Snow Scene with Snow Man, Santa Clause on Reindeer and Santa with X-Mas and gifts which were depicted by the young Green Knights. They ornamented the X-Mas trees with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, bells etc. and wrapped gift items with shimmering and radiant sheets and showcased their creativity and imagination. The students prepared snow man with stockings and multihued clothes.

The Grand Christmas Fun Fiesta was also organised for the students of classes P. Nsy. to XII at Green Land Sports Stadium, Manj Phagowal with great fervor and vivacity. The students from classes P. Nsy. to XII appeared to be pouring in to enjoy the event in multitude. The Christmas Carnival included friendly animal rides, live performances, dance, music, food, and games for all to participate in. The picnic truly gave a temporary relief from their studies. Everyone enjoyed an appetizing lunch. The environment was thrilled with the rejoicing voices of the children. It was an ideal day for fun and frolic as the school housed various foods and an array of exciting fun and adventurous games. The mouth-watering food stalls such as Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Burger, Cream Soya Champ, Dosa, Sandwich, Paper Roll, Pav Bhaji, Mixed Snacks, Sweet Corn, Cream Roll, Cup Cakes, Stuffed Gol Gappe, Italian Pasta, Gajar Ka Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Chaat, Noodle, Manchurian, Chinese Platter, Samosa, etc. were a hit among the students.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. He said that Christmas brings cheer and love and we celebrated it with the same fervor, spreading the message of love and joy among our children. He added that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. He encouraged the students to emulate the teachings and noble thoughts preached by Jesus Christ.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished the students and teachers a very Happy Christmas Day. She said that by participating in such activities, creative skills develop in the students. She said that this festival is a festival to express gratitude to God for the blessings given to us and for his creations made for human beings. She was extremely elated and proud to see the enthusiastic participation of the students in the activities. In short, this festive atmosphere of Christmas Day spread the colors of happiness on everyone's face.

On the whole, the school was drenched with festivity and the students seemed charming.

 

Inter State Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Manav Chijjar of Class VII won a Silver Medal Inter State Basketball Tournament in U-14 Category held at Amritsar on 21st & 22nd December, 2022.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Manav Chijjar on his magnificent accomplishment and encouraged him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion in further competitions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Goal clarity is the most important part of success. If you do not know where you are going or what your goal is, then life is like a ship without Captain. She said that Manav Chijjar has a clear goal to be a renowned Basketball Player of the country. She congratulated and blessed Manav Chijjar for his success.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

Inter Branch Sports Events

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana organised Inter Branch Sports Events among all teachers and staff members in the premises of New Subhash Nagar Branch. The sports event began with the ceremonial welcome of the Chairman cum Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Dr. Shabad Rudhra- President, Mrs. Usha Rudhra- General Secretary, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra- Director and eminent guests Mr. Sumit Kanwar & Mrs. Anamika Kanwar, Mr. Ashok Kanwar & Mrs. Seema Kanwar and Mr. Rahul Bir  & Mrs. Shivangi Bir  and the Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Ritu and Mrs. Geetika.

Contributing towards the vision of Fit India, an extravaganza of sports activities like 100 Meter Race, Lemon Race, Three Legged Race Badminton, Cricket, Kho-Kho and Tug of War were conducted for the staff members. The sports events were kickstarted with the rules and regulations of the games.

The day was kick started with Inter-Branch Cricket Match. The final cricket match was played between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Green Land Convent School, Dugri.  Green Land Convent School, Dugri won the toss and chose to bat first. Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar won the match by successfully hitting the target of 64 runs in 5 overs given by Green Land Convent School, Dugri. Ms. Arshi scored 45 runs and Ms. Heena took 5 wickets.

Inter-Branch Final Badminton Match was played between Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass and Green Land Convent School, Dugri, in which Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass knocked out the opponent team by 2-1 points.

The final Match of tug of war was played between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Green Land Convent School, Dugri Branch in which Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar knocked out the opponent team.

It was followed by fun races such as Lemon Race, Tug of War, Three legged Race and 100 Meter Race in which Ms. Pooja won Lemon Race, Ms. Rosy and Ms. Richa won Three-Legged Race from Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Ms. Tapsi from Green Land Convent School Civil City won 100 Meter Race. And all emerged victorious in the sports events.

Overall Sports Trophy was won by Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana by winning maximum events.

All the staff members thoroughly enjoyed the sports and gave cutthroat competition to each other in the matches. Great zeal was visible among the staff members. All staff members from each branch did their best in making this day a great success. On this occasion, the teachers also relished mouth-watering, delicious and exotic dishes like Pakoras, Spring Roll, Paneer Tikka, Chana Bhatura, Gajar ka Halwa etc. All had a gala time full of fun and merriment.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land School said that Games and sports have become an integral element of present-day education. Sports teach the qualities of discipline, sportsmanship, team spirit and leadership.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Hon'ble President of the Trust said that Sports are a crucial part of a one’s life. They help in the development of mental health and physical fitness of the body.

Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Director of the School Trust and Ms. Usha Rudhra General Secretary of the School Trust said that Playing sports help you stay in shape, teach you how to organize your time, boosts friendships, and builds relationships with your peers and adults.

The Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Ritu and Ms. Geetika lauded the efforts of all the staff members and said that sports enhance the physical and mental development of all.

On the whole, it was a fun filled day for all the staff members.

 

Celebrated "Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav"

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav” under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence, in the school premises with an aim to celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of our Nation. A detailed calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the “BBU” activities. The states/ UT’s from East, West, North and South India were paired by the school and conducted activities based on Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala.

To facilitate greater participation of students in A Language Quiz and Unique Fun Activities based on exposure of students to the alphabets, songs, proverbs and sentences in the Marwari, Malayalam and Assamese Language were organized for the students of classes Pre. Primary to XII.    The students learnt and practiced the alphabets in the said languages. Along with it, they also learnt a few frequent words used in language i.e. Boy-Chhoro (Marwari), Aankutty (Malayalam) and Lora (Assamese) etc.

The students of classes Pre. Nursery to V participated in Ethnic Dress and Traditional Food Activity and came dressed in the attire of Rajasthan, Gujarat, goa, Assam, Kerala etc. and also brouth the traditional food of the said activity. The students of classes VI to VIII displayed an array of traditional food and arranged Food Corners in their respective classes and gave a glimpse of traditional food items of various states of India. The students of classes IX and XI arranged Bhasha Stalls in the school premises and gave important information about the poet’s and authors of Kerala, Rajasthan and Assam.

These aerated initiatives were appreciated by students, teachers and parents as these activities were low/zero cost. These activities not only lead to enrichment of knowledge of partner state but also developed a sense of bonding between the students of Andhra Pradesh.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that expressing ones emotions and feelings, and communicating with each other is one of the basic characteristics of a living being. Thus language is the most advanced form of communication.  He further said that such activities will surely develop linguistic capacity of the students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the continuous endeavours of CBSE to promote cultural and linguistic diversity among the youth and said that these activities will go a long way in developing our students as responsible citizens with deep belief in unity in diversity of the nation.

Over-all, it was an interesting and a thrilling experience for the kids sharing and learning a new language which provided fun and comfortable learning arena. Thus, this event helped our tiny tots to build their social, emotional language skills.

 

Green Land Athletes Bag Winners Trophy in Both U-17 & U-19(Boys) Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Athletic Meet

Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana Athletes brought laurels to school by bagging Winners Trophy in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Athletics Championship which was held  at Indo Canadian International School, Raikot, Ludhiana on 12th & 13th Dec.,2022. Total No. of 10 students of our school participated and they bagged 07 gold, 03 Silver & 03 bronze medals

DETAILED RESULT

S.NO	NAME	EVENT	MEDAL
U-19 BOYS
1	VISHAL KAMBOJ	400 MTR.RACE	GOLD
2	VISHAL KAMBOJ, SHASWAT, ANUBHAV SHARMA, GAUTAM KAMBOJ	4X100M RELAY  RACE	GOLD
3	GAGANDEEP SINGH	5000 MTR.RACE	GOLD
4	ANUBHAV SHARMA	DISCUS THROW	GOLD
5	VISHAL KAMBOJ	200 MTR.RACE	SILVER
6	ANUBHAV SHARMA	SHOTPUT	SILVER
7	VISHAL KAMBOJ	LONG JUMP	SILVER
8	GOUTAM KAMBOJ	100 MTR. RACE	BRONZE
U-17 BOYS
1	SUJAL BADHAN	1500 MTR. RACE	GOLD
2	BALRAJ SINGH	SHOTPUT	GOLD
3	BALRAJ SINGH	DISCUS THROW	GOLD
4	SUJAL BADHAN	LONG JUMP	BRONZE
5	MADHAV SAPRA, RAISH AZAM, SUJAL BADHAN, PRATHAMVEER SINGH	4X100M RELAY RACE	BRONZE

The Chairman cum Director Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and Principal Mrs. Baldeep Pandher congratulated students and the coach Mr.Saurav Kumar.

 

CBSE Cluster XVIII Level Table Tennis Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once proved their mettle in the CBSE Cluster XVIII Level Table Tennis Championship for boys & girls held at La Blossom School, South City, Jalandhar from 9th December to 11th December, 2022. More than 17 teams Participated in the said championship.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Hansika, Yashika & Nisha of class X of U-19 Category performed extremely well and o clinched the Second Runners Up Trophy in CBSE Cluster Level Table Tennis Championship.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their dedication and sincerity towards their game and said that they have received the rewards of their hard work and dedicated efforts in the form of medals. He articulated that students must work hard in the future to become world-class players in their games.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress their skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their careers.

On the whole, the champions were delighted with their victory.

 

LSSC Fancy Dress Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Fancy Dress Competition by lifting the Winner’s trophy in the said competition. The exuberant tiny tot Gurman of Nursery represented Category I on the topic of Nature and was able to clinch the first position in the said competition.

Koisha represented Mithali Raj- a famous Indian woman cricketer in category II on the topic of famous personalities and was able to clinch the first runners-up trophy in the fancy dress competition.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the tiny tots and motivated them to continue with the same dedication and perseverance. He inspired the students to believe in themselves.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the most important ingredients to achieve success are dedication, hard work, and perseverance. She appreciated the overwhelming efforts of Gurman and Koisha and congratulated them on their success. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the little angels.

 

Celebrated Human Rights Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Human Rights Day with zeal and enthusiasm in the school premises. The day was celebrated to improve the physical, social, cultural and spiritual well-being and welfare of people globally.

A PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to students of classes IV to VIII to highlight the issue of lack of awareness among the masses about their basic human rights. The students were told about the equality of rights for all citizens with emphasis on specific duties of society.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Constitution of India is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. He said that the human rights belong equally to each of us and bind us together as a global community with the same ideals and values.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that earnings may differ from group to group, but the government must ensure people the right to work, learn and live with dignity. She said that the minds of youngsters should be ignited with the thoughts of betterment of nation as envisaged by our freedom fighters. She motivated the students to respect the rights of others and perform their duties with full sincerity and dedication.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

LSSC Badminton Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its supremacy in LSSC Inter School Badminton Tournament. The potential shuttlers Neha & Riya Thind (Class X), Sehaj (Class IX), Kajal (Class XII  ) reaped a harvest of their hard work and grabbed II Runners Up Trophy in the said tournament.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their achievement and wished them good luck for the ensuing championship. He said that institute is proud of their achievements which speaks volumes about the excellent sports training imparted in the school.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara lauded the efforts of the students and congratulated them on their success.

On the whole, the winners were in jubilant mood on their success.

 

Armed Forces Flag Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal,  Ludhiana observed Armed Forces Flag Day in its school premises to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought & continue to fight on our borders to safeguard the country's honour.

To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held various activities depicting patriotic feelings. A PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to the students to commemorate the gallant fight put up by the brave soldiers. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation.

It was followed by Flag Making Activity in which the students of classes IV & V made flags to keep on study table, car etc.  Students wore the flags on their shoulders and sang patriotic songs.  They also highlighted that Indian Army is the cause for peace in the nation and their contribution is very valuable. The students also paid tribute to the courageous and martyred soldiers. They also highlighted that Indian army is the cause for peace in the nation and their contribution is very valuable. They recited poems and sang patriotic songs. A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the departed brave soldiers.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that we bow our heads in honour of all those soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our nation. He motivated the students to join the armed forces in future and serve the country in an elite manner. He further articulated that  we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the efforts of the students for remembering our great heroes who sacrificed their lives for their nation and strengthened the national bond among the people. She said that it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, airmen and sailors of India.

Over all, this pious day filled the hearts of students with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The virtual function concluded with national anthem.

 

Cambridge English Assessment Exam

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted Cambridge English Assessment Exam of the young learners in its school premises.  A team of four members i.e Ms. Meenu Huria, Ms. Harry Jandiala, Ms. Shaveta Verma and Ms. Richa Sharma representing Cambridge University came to test the four skills in English i.e  Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of the candidates. The aim of conducting this exam is to emphasize the importance of the international language among the students.

To ensure that the learners have achieved the desired proficiency level towards the end of their Cambridge session, the board decided to conduct assessments for Reading, Writing, Listening and speaking modules for the young learners. The test was conducted at four levels which included Starters, Movers, Flyers, and FCE. Before appearing for the exam, a series of mock tests were conducted by the school to make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. The students were motivated to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. The Cambridge exam focused on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), testing learners’ speaking skills.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Cambridge Tests are one of the most prestigious tests in the world. He said that Cambridge English Exams are the best source to know the knowledge of English Skill in four components i.e Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. He said that as English is a universal language and it provides the medium for all the cultures to communicate so, it is prerequisite for students to learn this language.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti  Pujara said that Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning. She appreciated the stalwart endeavours of the students and faculty members. She congratulated them for the successful completion of the task.

Over all, it was a very exciting day for all the students. 

 

LSSC Basketball Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament by lifting the II Runners Up trophy in U-19 for both category i.e boys and girls.

The high- spirited Girls- Sehejpreet (Class IX), Harshita (Class IX), Parul (Class IX), Jasmine Sharma (Class IX), Sneha (Class IX), Priya (Class IX), Anupam (Class XI), Anchal (Class XI), Tarannum (Class XI), Adiba (Class IX) and Kajal (Class XII) in U-19 category were able to bag II Runner-up trophy in the LSSC Basketball Tournament.

The energetic boys- Sukhbir (Class X), Pratham (Class X), Sourav Sharma (Class XII), Ankit (Class XII), Aman (Class XII), Smarth (Class X), Nakash (Class XII), Ayush (Class XII), Harman (Class XII), Balpreet (Class XII), and Abhishek (Class XII) in U-19 category also clinched II Runners Up Trophy in the LSSC Basketball Tournament.

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the Winners and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. He motivated the students to participate more in games for their all-around development.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create a competitive spirit amongst the children. She said that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to all the participants and congratulated the winning teams.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

Workshop on Drug Abuse and its Prevention

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized an awareness workshop on drug abuse and its prevention for the students of classes IX to XII to raise awareness about drug addiction in society.

The resource persons of the session were Sub-inspector Sardar Hardyal Singh, Incharge Police Station Zone-4, Inspector Harjinder Singh, Thana Tibba Road, Sardar Balwant Singh, Incharge Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ludhiana, and Sardar Lakhwinder Singh, Sanjh Kendra, Tibba Road, Ludhiana.

 It was followed by an enlightening session in which Sub-inspector Sardar Hardyal Singh highlighted the working and importance of Sanjh Kendras in Ludhiana. He also informed the students about Shakti App and helpline line for the girls. Inspector Harjinder Singh, Thana Tibba Road, Ludhiana motivated the youngsters to adopt healthy habits. Sardar Balwant Singh, Incharge Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ludhiana motivated the youngsters to join hands to curb this menace of drug abuse and stay away from drugs. 

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the efforts of Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Bhagwant Maan for his fresh action plan to curb the drug peddlers. He said that Drug addiction has become a worldwide problem, especially among teenagers. He said that parents and stakeholders should work together to curb the menace of drug addiction.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara thanked the police personnel and appreciated their efforts to highlight the effects of Drug Abuse and measures for its prevention among youth.

On the whole, it was a very enlightening seminar for the youth. The students attended the whole workshop with zeal and eagerness.

 

LSSC Kho-Kho Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Kho-Kho Tournament by lifting the I Runner-up and II Runners Up trophy in two categories.

Competing with about more 15 teams, the high- spirited Girls of classes VI to VIII in U-14 category and were able to bag I Runner-up trophy whereas energetic boys of classes VI to VIII  in U-14 category clinched  II Runners Up Trophy in the LSSC Kho-Kho Tournament.

The Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their dedication and sincerity towards their game and said that they have received the rewards of their hard work and dedicated efforts in the form of medals. He articulated that students must work hard in future to become world class  players of their games.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to upgrade their skills  in the game to excel in their desired fields.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

All India Traditional Shoto-Kai Karate Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Rohit Mehra of Class XII won a Gold Medal in All India Traditional Shoto-Kai Karate Championship in 50 KG Weight Category held at  Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Rohit Mehra on his magnificent  accomplishment and encouraged him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion in further competitions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Goal clarity is the most important part of success. If you do not know where you are going or what your goal is, then  life is like a ship without Captain. She said that Rohit has clear goal to be a renowned Karate Player of the country. She  congratulated and blessed Rohit Mehra for his success. 

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

Celebrated Indian Constitution Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana Constitution Day with an aim to spread awareness about the Indian Constitution and to instill a sense of patriotism among the students.

It was marked by the conduct of a ‘Special Assembly’ by the students of the school. The celebration started with very apt words as the thought for the day “The flavor of tricolor should not be depicted only through our words but also through our actions.’’ This worthy thought was followed by an oath on preamble taken by the students. A specially designed PowerPoint presentation was shown to enhance the awareness of the students about their constitution which was followed by a speech on our constitution which took us on a journey of our constitution from its history to its present-day form and its vital role to bring together one India.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra encouraged the students to abide by the Constitution. He said that the Constitution makes us realize the feeling of being a free citizen of a free country. He said that while the Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution give us our rights by becoming our shield, we must also remember our responsibilities mentioned in the Constitution.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the existence and successful survival of ‘Democracy” in such diverse conditions is the most celebrated fact about our country and the constitution is its backbone. She paid floral tribute to the Father of the Indian Constitution Dr. BR Ambedkar and motivated the students to be committed to, get guided by our Constitution, and strive to build on this foundation for the progressive development of the country.

On the whole, the day instilled patriotic feelings among students and pledged to be nation builders. The assembly concluded with the national anthem.

 

LSSC Shabad Gayan Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana brought glory by winning the Second Runners Up position in Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex Shabad Gayan Competition.

The winners Palak Thakur (XII), Agrima Rawat (XII), Anmol Chauhan (XII), Hiya Nayyar (XII), Sneha Tandon (XII), Tamanna Jain (VII), and Sukhbir Singh (x) were in the jubilant mood by winning the second position in the competition. All winners were appreciated for their melodious singing.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success. She said that the participation of students in such devotional and musical events elevates them spiritually and ethically.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments. She expressed her pleasure and contentment for the budding artists and blessed them with their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

LSSC Poetry Recitation Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana brought  glory by winning the Ist position in Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex English Poetry Recitation Competition.

Students of various schools participated in this competition wherein Harleen Kaur of class V bagged 1st position. She presented the real quintessence of Patriotism and Nation Pride with her poetry and everyone was captivated by her charm, confidence, and conviction.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Harleen and applauded her for her superb performance. He explained the right way of poetry recitation and emphasized that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings. It takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated Harleen and was all praise for the tireless efforts put in by the student and teachers as well. She motivated other students to always showcase their talent in the spectra of activities.

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

 

LSSC Inter School Folk Dance Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana showed their prowess by carrying on its winning streak in Inter School Folk Dance Competition in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Competing with more than 130 participants from 18 schools, the talented team of young Green Knights was able to lift the overall Winners’ Trophy in the said Competition.

The senior team of girls clinched the First Runner-Up position in Rajasthani folk dance based on ‘Kalbeliya’ in Category A. The senior team of boys lifted the Second Runner-Up Trophy in Bhangra in Category B by not letting it be a cakewalk for the opponents.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that dance is a way to express emotions and feelings and is also a way to relax your body. He said that performing arts being an integral part of education provide the students the opportunity to engage the mind, body, and emotions. He congratulated the young performers and hoped to do much name in future endeavours.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that kids love to dance and they can dance to the rhythms of music, which brings out their inner dancing star & learn a medley of dance moves from around the world. She applauded the efforts of the students & motivate them to grab all the opportunities. She further motivated the students to do their best in every field of life.

Overall, the students were in a triumphant mood and they thanked the school for providing them with such a great platform.

 

Punjab State Inter District School Karate Tournament

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved their mettle in the Punjab State Inter District School Karate Tournament. It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Souravdeep Singh Walia and Sameer Virdi of class XI clinched Gold Medals in Under-19 Category.

The diligent champions- Souravdeep Singh Walia and Sameer Virdi were in triumphant mood for being selected for National Level Karate Tournament.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished them good luck for their upcoming National Level Tournament.

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in National Level Tournament.

 

World Television Day

“The real fact of the matter is that nobody reads ads. People read what interests them, and sometimes it’s an ad.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana  organised An Inter House Ad Mad Show on the occasion of World Television Day in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. The activity aimed at helping the students to learn the art of enacting an advertisement and enhance their skills in expressions, voice modulation and dialogue delivery.

“A flawless ‘ad’ and your product is sold.” These words seem quite easy to instruct but it becomes difficult to bring in process but the students of Classes VI – VIII  brought all the promotion and marketing qualities together in one room. Enthusiastic and passionate students made creative and intellectual advertisements which were appreciated by all. Ads comprised both humor and conceptual presentation.

The creative students created advertisements on the themes like- Clean India, Healthy Food, Save Trees or Save Energy, Social Media and Say No to Drugs.  Besides showing ads with social message it was a good confidence building exercise. Students were really creative in their presentation and came up with some super interesting and hilarious advertisement ideas. Children not only showcased their acting skills but also the impromptu ability to use the cognitive skill on the spot. Results were declared house wise on the basis of creativity, originality of ideas, appropriateness of language, ability to attract audience’s attention and overall presentation.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that said that only a few are blessed by the talent of effective advertising. The Ad Mad Show competition bequeathed a perfect platform to showcase the knack to advertise and win hearts. He motivated all the participants and encouraged them to be more active in such events and keep enhancing their skills.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the Ad Mad Show competition proved to be the perfect platform to display that you have the knack to advertise and win hearts. She said that the best way to persuade the consumer to buy the product of a particular brand, out of the numerous choices available in the market, is attractive advertisement. She enunciated that the show not only showcased their acting skills but also the impromptu ability to use the cognitive skill on the spot. She applauded the students who came up with exhilarating performance.

On the whole, the entire event was a wonderful learning experience not only for participants but for the audience as well.

 

“A Mock Interaction Session”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized “A Mock Interaction Session” for the new admissions for Primary Wing in the premises of school. The purpose of the event was to introduce the parents to the system and learning experiences and provided parents an opportunity to receive constructive feedback about the children.

It was the time that is awaited the most by the parents, the time that affirms their faith in the school. The school bore a festive look to make the students feel special as it was the most important day of their life. Various charts, slogans and displays were prepared for the students. The tiny kids were welcomed by their favourite cartoon characters like Chota Bheem, Doremon, Shinchan, Mermaid etc. Instead of confining the kids in their boring questionnaires and written tests for interview, they were brought out in open by the teachers to enjoy the games and sports in the ground and which was followed by some artistic/ recognition activities, stage performances by the little angels.  The students enjoyed bungee jumping, train rides, swings etc. The parents too looked quite satisfied with the school and had all words of praises for the school.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land School, said that Education shows us the importance of hard work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop. He said that Quality Education is the hallmark of Green Land. He said that our mission is to help our students imbibe the true spirit of patriotism which shuns all pettiness and create in them a deep urge for National Unity and Progress.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that mock interaction sessions play an important role in assisting the children to be extrovert. She said that even the shyest students too interacted with teachers in such a convenient and child friendly environment. She further said that the school helps the students to realize the social vices prevalent in the society and creates an atmosphere of ideas by making provisions for the growth of mind through many creative activities, by making teaching life inspired and life centered.

On the whole it was a great fun for the blooming buds who enjoyed the whole experience of mock interview.

 

CELEBRATED 94th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MICKEY MOUSE

“It all started with a mouse. If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 94th Birth Anniversary of their beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse with great pomp and show in the school premises.

The school was decorated with various Disney characters. Children came in the get up of their favourite cartoon characters. The entire school atmosphere became enchanting with the presence of little Spider Man, Donald Duck, Fairies, Mickey& Minnie Mouse and many more. Interestingly, an inflatable Mickey was seen distributing toffees and chocolates to the kids.

They sang "Happy Birthday" to Mickey throughout the day. They had the cutest themed cakes, pastries and desserts. The students were all bustling with cheer & energy. Cartoon Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. All the tiny tots enjoyed the day dancing, singing, eating cakes.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it was a delight to watch the children in their favourite character. He said that Mickey Mouse is recognized worldwide as the symbol of the Walt Disney Company. He said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. He appreciated parents and all family members for taking efforts in dressing up their children and all the Mentors for making the event a successful one.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Since 1928 Mickey Mouse created by Walt Disney has been entertaining kids all over the world. She focused on the lessons one can learn from Mickey Mouse. She further said that one of the most amazing attributes of Disney movies is their characters’ ability to relay invaluable lessons through family friendly storytelling. These Disney characters showed us that it was okay to “stand out” from the crowd and own who you are. She inspired the children to always look on the bright side of things as Mickey always has an upbeat attitude about life and its situations.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

Observed 107th Death Anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed 107th death anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha with devotion and in the school premises. The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Kartar Singh Sarabha.

As a mark of commemorating the Death Anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The young orator, Taniya of class XII narrated the contribution of Kartar Singh Sarabha in the freedom movement. It was followed by an informative and enlightening documentary based on the life of  Kartar Singh Sarabha. The students were holding posters with slogans like "Put at stake everything for the freedom of the country", “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright” etc. The students pledged to fight against corruption.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha was an active member of the Gadar Movement in India and his legacy inspired Shaheed Bhagat Singh, who used to carry a photo of Sarabha in his pocket at all times. He also commented on the tireless spirit of Kartar Singh Sarabha as an empathetic, fearless and dedicated revolutionary towards the cause of a united and non- communal freedom movement leading towards ‘Inquilab’ and urged the youth of the country to take forward the socialist and secularist spirit, staunchly supported by Kartar Singh Sarabha.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the students should seek inspiration to strive for the betterment and upliftment of society from the life of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha who was just 19 at the time of his martyrdom. She said that youth should  play a vital role in the society as they are the guardians of freedom, justice, equality, ethics and social equilibrium.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

State Level Abacus Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Aditya of Class V won a Gold Medal in State Level Abacus Competition and is selected for National Level Abacus Competition.

The said competition was held at Guru Nanak Bhawan, Ludhiana in which more than 100 students from various districts of Punjab participated and rubbed their shoulders in the competition.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Aditya on his magnificent  accomplishment and encouraged him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion at national level competition too.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed winner on their success.  She said that learning Abacus not only helps with the basic calculations like addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division, it also helps in effective counting of decimal points, negative numbers, etc. She said that the ability to reason and present one's views in an attractive manner is such an ability which is very important to have in today's time.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

CELEBRATED CHILDREN'S DAY

“There is no garden as beautiful as Childhood”.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, basti jodhewal,  Ludhiana celebrated Children’s Day, the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as “Chacha” with great ardor and gusto.

On this occasion, Drawing and Colouring Activity and A Role Play Activity on the theme- Patriotism was organised, in which the students of class Pre. Nursery to K.G  came dressed as Chacha Jawaharlal Nehru and spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Nehru strongly believed in scientific knowledge and propagated reasoning and rationality as the basis of all learning. He said that Jawahar Lal Nehru wanted the young people should have the ambition to do something big and worthwhile.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. She paid a floral tribute to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. She blessed the students and encouraged them to work diligently and enjoy their childhood a transient phase to optimum. 

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

13TH ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION-2022

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, unveiled another feat of glory by organizing its ‘13th Annual Prize Distribution-2022 & Cultural Eve - UDAAN -छूना है आसमान ’ amidst great zest, enthusiasm and euphoria in the school premises. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebrations were befitting the occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. S. Daljit Singh Grewal (MLA) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. The celebration as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest S. Daljit Singh Grewal (MLA) by the Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Geetika and eminent members of School Management Committee. All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra.

The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp invoking the spiritual divinity with soul stirring invocation to Lord Krishna with a majestic hymn ‘Krishna Teri Murli’.  

Following the Indian tradition of ‘Athithi Devo Bhavo & Padharo Mhare Desh’, the shining stars of Middle & Senior wing welcomed the guests through a stunning dance performance based on ‘Rajashtani Folk Dance’. The audience was engulfed with emotion after viewing the musical dance choreography on ‘Shiv Vandana’ charting the life of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in their various forms. Harleen Kaur of class V, Savi of Class IV and Sukhman of Class II delivered a speech in which they portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. The function included a series of thematic performances. The graceful dancers of Kindergarten Wing left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performance. The fun, thrill & energy seemed to grow endlessly when the Green Knights took the audience for a laughter ride through a dance performance on Mickey Mouse, Charlie Chaplin and Clowns. The mood of the audience was further elevated as the budding Green Knights captivated everyone with their play which sarcastically highlighted the politicians and their promises. The mime depicted the ill effects of drug addiction and its impact on the youth.

A power packed performance on the theme-“Choona Hai Aasmaan” by the students of Primary, Middle and Senior Wing left the audience spell-bound. The Gabrus of the school in their desi Punjab style were the showstoppers of the evening as they brought alive the whole world on the stage with vibrant colours and pulsating music by the scintillating Bhangra.

It was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony to felicitate the Achievers both of academics and sports and they were given away the prizes by the Chief Guest. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit. All the dignitaries congratulated the winners for their achievements.

The Chief Guest S. Daljit Singh Grewal (MLA) praised the  ebullient performances put on by the dedicated Green Knights and  encouraged them to adopt true values and grow into priceless assets for the country. While addressing the august gathering he said that we should all join hands to eradicate the evil of drugs abuse from the society. He remarked that the students are the new face of a glorious future and represent the hopes and desire of the nation.

The Chairman-Cum-Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated and praised the exhilarating performances put up by the ardent green knights and inspired them to imbibe true values and become invaluable asset to the nation. He addressed the gathering and motivated the parents to strengthen the bond between school and home for the development of the children on the right path.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Hon'ble President of the Trust emphasized on the abuse of drug addiction. He requested parents to be alert and save their children from the addiction of drugs.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the parents for the achievements of their children and admired the performance of the talented students. She also thanked all the dignitaries, staff members, students and parents for their unflinching support and cooperation.   

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem and vote of thank to the honourable Chief Guest and the august gathering for their gracious presence. The programme culminated leaving behind the promise of a handful of brighter hues the next year.

 

Zonal Level Athletic Tournament.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved their mettle in the Zonal Level Athletic Tournament. It was a matter of great pride that the talented  and the diligent young champions played extremely well in various events like 100 m, 200 m, Relay Race, High Jump, Discus throw, Shotput and Long Jump. Result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

CATEGORY (GIRLS/ BOYS)	U - 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold	Pehal (VII) Event: 100 m Race	-----	------
Silver	------	Sahil Kumar Event: Discus Throw	------
Bronze	1. Mehak Berri  (VI) Event: 200 m Race 2. Pehal (VII) 3. Mehek Beri (VI) 4. Anshika (VI) 5. Neharika (VI) Event: Relay Race	1. Raunakpreet Kaur (X) Event: 200 m Race 2. Sahil Kumar Event: Shotput	1. Chetna Rana (XI) Event: High Jump 2. Dilkash Event: 100 m & 200m 3. Aman Event: Long Jump

 

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

LSSC PAINTING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (Central Zone) Inter School Painting Competition in one of the renowned schools of Ludhiana.  Sania Bano of Class XII secured Second Runners Up position and Chirag of Class X bagged Consolation Prize in the said competition.

More than 60 students among 30 schools participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition from various CBSE schools of Ludhiana. The competition was held in Two Categories in Painting Competition in which the gifted Green Knights did extremely well and in euphoric mood.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and said that Art engages children's senses in open-ended play and develops attention span, problem-solving skills and other cognitive social-emotional skills.  He inspired the students to believe in themselves never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed winners on their success.  She stressed on the importance of such competitions that help the students to improve their artistic skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated the students to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

CELEBRATED PARKASH UTSAV OF GURU NANAK DEV JI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Jiwith great religious fervor, enthusiasm and gaiety. The premises of the school were drenched with divinity. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The Students paid obeisance to Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recited hymns, “Satguru Nank Pargateya”, “Behen Nanaki da veer”, “Tum Mera Rakha Sabni Thayi” with devotion. Students narrated the life stories of Guru Ji and highlighted His teachings with the message that ‘God is One’, ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chhakho’, ‘Be Truthful & Honest’, ‘Love Humanity’ etc.

The pious day commemorated with Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat.  Little ones of Pre-Nursery Wing acted as ‘Panj Pyaras’. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted students on the auspicious occasion and reiterated that there is a need for religious tolerance. Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. She further highlighted them to learn patience, self control, empathy, fraternity, benevolence from His life span.

On the whole, the Shabad Kirtan was performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school environment was devotional and blissful. The Programme ended with ‘Prasad distribution’.

 

LSSC HINDI DECLAMATION COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana stamped their supremacy yet again in the Ludhiana Sahodya School (Central Zone) Hindi Declamation Competition by lifting the I Runner-up and Consolation trophy in two categories.

Competing with about 30 participants from 15 schools, Hargun Arora of Class IX represented Category A and bagged I Runner-up trophy whereas Pallavi of Class XII represented Category B and was able to clinch Consolation Prize in Hindi Declamation Competition.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land School Dr. Rajesh Rudhra expressed his blissfulness over the fact that the students of the school have passion for National Language Hindi. He lauded the industrious efforts put in by the students and teachers saying that the students should be aware and have good knowledge of national and global issue.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, was all praise for the tireless efforts put in by the students and teachers as well. She congratulated the winners for their optimal performance. She was of the view that such activities really help the students to grow and glow in life.

 

LSSC Table Tennis Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved their mettle in LSSC Table Tennis Tournament held for U-14, U-17 and U-19 Category for  girls.

The diligent young girls of the school played extremely well and were able to clinch Silver Medal in all three categories.

The summary of event U-14 category as follows
Sr.no.	Name	Class
1	Divyanshi	VI
2	Hawanpreet Kaur	VI
3	Sneha	VI
4	Manveen Kaur	VIII

 

The summary of event U-17 category as follows
Sr.no.	Name	Class
5	Hansika	X
6	Yashika	X
7	Nirmol Kaur	X
8	Kanwalpreet Kaur	X

 

The summary of event U-19 category as follows
Sr.no.	Name	Class
9	Ravneet kaur	X
10	Prabhnoor Kaur	X
11	Nisha	X
12	Mannat Chauhan	XI

 

The Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. She gave her best wishes to all the participants and congratulated the winner teams.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players.

 

Achievers in District Level Tournaments - 2022

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved their mettle in the District Level Tournaments. The diligent young champions played extremely well in various tournaments like Basketball, Karate and Table Tennis District Level Tournament.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- performed extremely well in various District Level Tournaments.

District Level Basketball Tournaments
Sr.No.	Name	Class	Category	Achievement
1	Anchal Yadav	XI	U-19	Gold
2	Anupam Yadav	XI	U-19	Gold
3	Manav	VII	U-14	Silver
4	Sourav Sharma	XII	U-19	Bronze
5	Ayush	X	U-17	Bronze

 

District Level Karate Tournaments
Sr.No.	Name	Class	Category	Achievement
1	Md. Athenhm	VII	U-14	Gold
2	Harman	VII	U-14	Gold
3	Sana Ahuja	VIII	U-17	Gold
4	Suhani Thakur	XI	U-19	Gold
5	Sameer	XI	U-19	Gold
6	Shlok Kalia	XII	U-19	Gold
7	Souravdeep Singh Walia	XII	U-19	Gold
8	Gurleen Kaur	XI	U-19	Silver
	Tripatkabir Singh	XI	U-19	Silver
	Uma Sharma	XII	U-19	Silver
	Rohit	XII	U-19	Silver
	Jugveer Singh	XI	U-17	Bronze

 

District Level Table Tennis Tournaments
Sr.No.	Name	Class	Category	Achievement
1	Mannat Chauhan	XI	U-17	Silver
2	Ravneet Kaur	X	U-17	Silver
3	Divyanshi	VI	U-14	Bronze
4	Sadhika	VI	U-14	Bronze

 

District Level Cricket Tournaments
Sr.No.	Name	Class	Category	Achievement
1	Dilkash	XI	U-19	GOLD
2	Nitish	XI	U-19	GOLD
3	Nature	XI	U-19	GOLD

 

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their dedication and sincerity towards their game and sand that they have received the rewards of their hard work and dedicated efforts in the form of medals. He said that facing challenges with strength, determination and confidence is what matters the most. He articulated that students must work hard in future to become world class  players of their games.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Halloween Day’ with a fun filled exciting fancy dress parade in the Kindergarten wing (Pre-Nursery to K.G. class).

The school transformed the campus into a ghoulish delight for the tiny tots.    During this event, kids came in school with their faces painted as Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Goblins and other interesting characters and walked around with a thrill. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs. Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite horror characters as Dracula, witch, ghost, Bhoot Boss etc. They spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children were highly commendable. Children entertained audience who were watching with some Halloween songs and then proceeded to walk around the school parading their costumes.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Halloween was organised to help students pursue education in a fun filled manner and encourage them to appreciate differences in culture and customs.  He said that we at Green Land believe in unity in diversity at universal level.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite horror character that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily and completely out of fear from ghostly figures.

 

Achievements in District Level Tournaments For Girls

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once proved their mettle in the District Level Tournament for girls. The diligent young girls of the school played extremely well in various District Level tournaments like Basketball, Karate and Table Tennis.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Anchal Yadav and Anupam Yadav of Class XI of U-19 Category performed extremely well and were able to clinch Gold Medals in District Level Basketball Tournament.

The diligent Karate champions- Sana Ahuja of class VIII U-17 Category and Suhani Thakur of class XI U-19 Category were in triumphant mood for fetching Gold Medal and Gurleen Kaur of Class XI & Uma Sharma of Class XII in U-19 Category won Silver Medal in  District Level Karate Championship.

The industrious and bustling Table Tennis  players- Mannat Chauhan of Class XI and Ravneet Kaur of Class X represented U-17 Category were able to clinch Silver Medal and Divyanshi of Class VI and Sadhika of Class VI in U-14 Category won bronze medal in District Level Table Tennis Tournament.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their dedication and sincerity towards their game and said that they have received the rewards of their hard work and dedicated efforts in the form of medals. He said that facing challenges with strength, determination and confidence is matter the most. He articulated that students must work hard in future to become world class  players of their games.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She  further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

Diwali festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana Celebrated Diwali festival with great fervor and vivacity. The students from classes P. Nsy. To XII were appeared to be pouring in to enjoy the event in multitude. The school was decorated with diyas and light anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.

The day started with a special morning assembly wherein students delivered speeches on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to III participated in Diya & Candle Decoration Competition in which they actively participated and used their creative skills when they beautifully decorated earthen diyas using poster colours, sparkles, mirrors, ribbons, pencil shavings and other decorative material.  This activity also provided them with an opportunity to have different ways of celebrating an eco-friendly and safe Diwali along with a platform to show their creativity.

It was followed by Pottery & Apple Crate Painting Activity which was held for the students of classes IV to VIII to nurture creativity and talent and to promote an artistic bent of mind amongst young artists. The students used various textures, paints and thread dipped in the vibrant colours and created abstract designs on pots and crates.

The students of Senior Wing (IX to XII) participated in ‘Inter-House Rangoli Making Activity.' The children had pre-planned their patterns and had come prepared with all the materials, they required for making them. Some selected colours were provided to the teams just before the competition and the challenge was to creatively incorporate the given colours in their design which added a slight twist to the competition and encouraged the students to think in an innovative manner.

They students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII also participated in Inter Class Cleanliness & Classroom Decoration Competition. The students cleaned their class rooms and decorated them with handmade paper lanterns and flowers. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of Gods and Goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming. Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, mass participation, variety of material used etc.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra extended his felicitations to the students and the staff on Diwali. He said that this kind of exposure develops marketing and creative skills in students. He, further, elaborated that this festival teaches us to be thankful for God’s abundant blessings and to celebrate his creations. He added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. She said that Diwali is a festival of communal harmony, wherein Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Ram at Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, while Sikhs observe ‘Bandhi Chorr Divas’. She congratulated as well as encouraged the winners to enhance their talent.

On the whole, the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

 

LSSC GROUP SONG COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal,  Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Group Song Competition for the students of classes VI to XII on the theme - Suswagatam and Patriotism in  its school premises. Dr. Vijayata, Director of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the school.  She was given a warm floral welcome by the Principal of host school Dr. Jyoti Pujara. The event commenced with the musical performance dedicated to Almighty to seek His choicest blessings and gave a pious beginning to the show.

The competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from more than 15 teams of various schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A healthy competition was witnessed with great fervor and zeal. Each participant expressed his mastery over Tone & Pitch, Rhythm & Enunciation, Variation & Cohesiveness and other important aspects of singing. Their best attires added festive shades to the competitive spirit.

The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of inspirational songs. The competitors came out with a variety of songs which pulled the heartstrings of the audience. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success. Great support was rendered by the audience and most of the songs received applause for the mellifluous compositions and music. The untiring efforts of participants were a treat to watch.

The judges, Prof. Damandeep Kaur from S.D.P College for Women & Prof. Magan Kaur from M.T.S College for Women (Dept. of Music) thoroughly enjoyed the mellifluous group songs. They were impressed with the confidence, the tonal quality and the fervour with which they sang the inspirational songs. The Jury shared their views about the competition and gave fair judgement which was accepted by one and all without any discrepancies.

The Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Life is a song and we should sing it melodiously. He appreciated the confidence of the participants who enthralled the audience with their beautiful rendition and congratulated the winners.

The President of the school, Dr. Shabad Rudhra said that such competitions  provide a platform for aspiring singers to perform in front of the audience and enhance their singing skills.

The Director of the school Dr. Vijayata Rudhra said that the most important ingredients to achieve success are dedication, hard work and perseverance. She said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that Music as the universal art, plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation. 

The result of the competition is as under:

Winner Trophy was grabbed by the students of  Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass, Ludhiana

First Runner-up Trophy was clinched by the students of Green Land Convent School, Dugri Phase II, Ludhiana

Second Runner-up Trophy was secured by the students of The Lakewood School, Ludhiana

Appreciation Award was given to the students of Shri Harkrishan Sahib Public Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the winners.

On the whole, the competition was a great success where talented singers enthralled the audience and put their heart and soul in each stupendous performance. The motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The musical day concluded by national anthem.

 

Inter State Open Karate Tournament

“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat”- Richard Marcinko

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Nibhish Sharma of class Nursery won a Silver Medal in Inter State Open Karate Tournament held on 16 October, 2022 at Baba Balak Nath Dharmshala, Ludhiana.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Nibhish Sharma on his magnificent  accomplishment and encouraged him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion at national level tournament  too.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated Nibhish Sharma for his steady victory, consistent hard work and arduous efforts and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

Over-all, the whole school and students were elated at the victory.

 

District Level Cricket Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once again proved its supremacy in District Level Cricket Tournament by fetching a Gold Medal. It was a matter of great pride that the diligent performers-Dilkash Ansari, Nature Sharma, and Nitin Kumar of class XII of U-19 Category were selected for District Level Cricket Tournament and performed extremely well in the said competition.

The U-19, young Green Knights performed extremely well in the zonal level matches. In the zonal level match, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar representing PAU Zone beat Sahnewal Zone, by a huge margin of 122 runs. The spirited and enthusiastic players gave a cut throat competition to the opponents in Zonal Level Final Match and were able to clinch a silver medal in the tournament and were selected for District Cricket Tournament in which they clinched the Gold Medal.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work. He said that since there are countless first round draft picks who flaked out without ever making it onto the field, they should grab all opportunities which school provides them

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory.

 

Teacher Training Workshop

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodheway, Ludhiana organized a Two day 'Teacher Training Workshop' of Cambridge English Language Assessment on 17th -18th Oct, 2022. The aim of the training was to develop the teaching learning strategies to train students for Young Learners Exam, Key and Preliminary English Test and for the First and Advanced Certificate of English from Cambridge, U.K.

This seminar offered school teachers the opportunity to understand the complexities of English language acquisition and delves into ways and means to overcome these challenges. It offered a variety of methods to facilitate English language learning through a communicative approach and links these methods to Cambridge English exams. The aim of the seminar was to introduce English as a skill and highlight how Cambridge English can contribute to acquiring this.

The workshop began with a very creative introductory session. It was an enjoyable ice-breaking exercise and it was observed that teachers were quite engrossed in the exercise. This was followed by a deliberation on the Cambridge exam pattern and an introduction to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The workshop was further divided into four parts. Each part focused on one of the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Teacher Support Programme was designed to introduce teachers to the Cambridge English exams. This included information about the format of each question paper and classroom activities.

The workshop provided a comprehensive range of professional development and resources for teachers in their professional journey. It was a learning experience, as it helped the teachers to adopt various techniques to make the teaching and learning process more effectively. It also encouraged the teachers to reflect on and take greater responsibility for their teaching as a facilitator and to become more innovative in their classroom practice.

The session triggered a profusion of engrossment and gusto among the teachers with a considerable focus on activity based teaching so that students develop greater interest in language competence and do really well in exams. The teachers who attended were exceptional in their desire to explore and engage with suggested approaches to the teaching and utilization of exam focused techniques. The teacher involvement produced intense and detailed discussion with animated practice.

The admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land School said that Cambridge Training for teacher workshops can help them to plan their time better and stay organized.  He said that such trainings make teachers more productive and give them more time to focus on the student instead of paperwork.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara thanked the resource persons with a souvenir and shared her belief that this initiative of Cambridge U.K would definitely enhance teaching competencies of the teachers. She said that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improve outcomes for learners and these training workshops provide hands on experience for teachers under the guidance of experienced facilitators. She appreciated the untiring efforts of the trainers to guide the teachers and also congratulated all the participants on successfully completing the training.

To sum up, it was a well thought-out, well – conducted and informative workshop. It was a very interactive, engaging and an insightful session. The workshop was praised and applauded by everyone present and it paved the path further for excellence and hard work. It helped teachers prepare for a lifetime of success in the classroom.

 

CELEBRATED WORLD FOOD DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised a Healthy Tiffin Activity on occasion of World Food Day  in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Looking at alluring advertisements of famous food chains, the school took an initiative to inculcate healthy eating habits among the tiny tots of classes Pre. Nursery to III.

A gamut of activities were planned for our young learners who explored their artistic self as they designed colourful headgears of fruits , thus proclaiming Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy. Going the salubrious way, the tiny tots displayed their Tiffin which was vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of nourishing Balanced Diet. Students brought complete materials (like table mats, spoons, table napkins, etc.) from their home to present the delicious food. The competition was an initiative by the school teachers to promote eating of healthy wholesome meals and saying no to junk food.

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that proper nutrition is vital for good health and we must remind people to consistently eat well. He said that food is everyone’s responsibility and inspired the students to pledge to not to waste even one grain of food. He said that we should ensure that in our own personal capacities, we contribute towards food security which will help to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. She applauded the students for their enthused contribution and elucidation of each component present in their food. She exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. According to her along with Academics, one should eat healthy food, balanced diet.

Over-all, it was a learning experience for young Green Knights.

 

LSSC ATHLETIC MEET DAY - 2

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana culminated the consecutive Two Days series of  Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Athletics Tournament for fervent Lads & enthusiastic Lassies. The premise was engrossed with the cheering of audience for their favorite team in the matches played between different schools affiliated to CBSE. It was followed by the track and field events for Day-2 for boys. The said competition was held in three categories i.e Category- A (U- 8), Category- B (U- 10) and Category- C (U- 12) to showcase their potency towards their game.  The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. 

The vast crowd in attendance was proof of the institute’s dedication to all-round development of its students and the significance of becoming achievers in different fields. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions. The participating students displayed their ability in track and field events i.e. 50 m, 100m race, 200m race, 4x50m relay race,  4x100m relay race, Long Jump and Shot Put (2 kg). The athletes gave their best in these races, showing true skill, grit and determination. The zealous audience gathered in large numbers, constantly applauded the participants of the field track displays. 

In the closing ceremony, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. He also inspired the students to make winning their consistent habit. One should always try for bigger and hard work to achieve better results. He congratulated the winning teams, organizing staff on this accomplishment as well as to all the other teams in the tournament. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. She gave her best wishes to all the participants and congratulated the winner teams. 

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the athletes. The competition turned out to be a massive success and every one was proud of their achievements. The ceremony ended with the singing of national anthem. The tournament athletics meet ended on the note that sports is all about playing and competing and enjoyment. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara. 

The category wise summary of events of Day- 2 is as follows:

Category: U-8 (Boys)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
50 m RACE	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	FATEHVEER SINGH
	II	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd Road, Ludhiana	SHAURYA PARTAP
	III	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	ABHIJOT SINGH
100 m RACE	I	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	NIKHIL
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	FATEHVEER SINGH
	III	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	PRANAV
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd Road, Ludhiana	SHAURYA PRATAP SINGH
	II	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana	MITANSH SHARMA
	III	Indo Canadian International, Binjal (Bassian) Raikot	SEHAJPREET SINGH
50X4M RELAY	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana	ABHIJOT SINGH PRANAV KAPOOR MITANSH SHARMA SAKSHAM
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	FATEHVEER KAPOOR PRABJOT SINGH RANVEER SINGH YUVRAJPAL SINGH
	III	Saraswati Modern Sr. Sec. School, Pratap Singhwala, Hambran Road, Ludhiana	ANIK KUMAR KARTIK MORIYA VARDHAN DIVYANSH

 

Category: U-10 (Boys)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
100 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana	VINAYAK
	II	The Preplife Convent School, Vill. Bholapur and Sahibana, Ludhiana	ANMOL
	III	Budding Brains International School, Raikot	MANVEER
200 m RACE	I	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	DIVANSH
	II	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Green Land Convent School, Sec-32 Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	HIMANSHU BHATT
	III	St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana	IQBAL SINGH
LONG JUMP	I	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	ROHIT
	II	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	BINNY BERRI
	III	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	HIMANSHU
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	The Preplife Convent School, Vill. Bholapur and Sahibana, Ludhiana	ANMOL
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JAPJEET SINGH
	III	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	PRINCE
4X100m RELAY	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	JAPNOOR SINGH VINAYAKPAL BINNY BERRI AARAV JUNEJA
	II	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	DIVANSH SUNNY PRINCE ROHIT
	III	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	GURVANSH JASHANJOT SINGH KANAV JAPJEET SINGH

 

Category: U-12 (Boys)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
100 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd Road, Ludhiana	AEKNOOR
	II	Saraswati Modern Sr. Sec. School, Pratap Singhwala, Hambran Road, Ludhiana	SHAURYA VANSH YADAV
	III	The Preplife Convent School, Vill. Bholapur and Sahibana, Ludhiana	NAMAN ARORA
200 m RACE	I	The Preplife Convent School, Vill. Bholapur and Sahibana, Ludhiana	GUNESHWAR KUMAR
	II	Saraswati Modern Sr. Sec. School, Pratap Singhwala, Hambran Road, Ludhiana	SHAURYA VANSH YADAV
	III	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	VANSH TOUR
LONG JUMP	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	ANIKET
	II	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	MANNAT
	III	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	JASHANMEET
SHOT PUT (2 KG)	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana	ARSHPREET SINGH
	II	St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana	KARTIK
	III	The Preplife Convent School, Vill. Bholapur and Sahibana, Ludhiana	GUNESHWAR KUMAR
4X100 m RELAY	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	VANSH ANIKET ABHIJOT CHANJOT
	II	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	LOVISH HARSAHIL SAHEJINDERJIT ISHANMEET
	III	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	KRISHNA LAKSH ARSHPREET DAKSH

Overall (Winner) (Boys) : Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.

Overall (IST RUNNERUP) (Boys) : Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana.

Overall (IIND RUNNERUP) (Boys) : Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd.  Ludhiana.

 

LSSC ATHLETIC MEET DAY - 1

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana hosted Two Days - Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Athletics Tournament for fervent Lads & enthusiastic Lassies. The occasion added another glorious leaf in the legacy continued by the school. Around 25 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE participated in the said tournament which was held under three categories- The said competiton was held in three categories i.e Category- A (U- 8) Boys & Girls, Category- B (U- 10) Boys & Girls and Category- C (U- 12) Boys & Girls to showcase their potency towards their game.  The event opened with a warm reception of the teams and their coaches. The atmosphere turned exuberant with echoes of cheer and applause. All the guests and the spectators wished for the success of the event.

The day began with a colourful opening & oath ceremony. The meet was declared open by Dr. Jyoti Pujara, Prinwho motivated all the teams and gave her best wishes to them. It was followed by the track and field events for Day-1 for  girls. The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. The athletes participated in 50m race (U-8 Category), 100m race (U-8 category), 200m race (U-10 Category), 4x50m relay race (U-8 & 10 category), 4x100m relay race (U-12 category), long jump, 50m hurdle race and shot put (U-12 category only). The vast crowd in attendance was proof of the institute’s dedication to all-round development of its students and the significance of becoming achievers in different fields. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Lands Schools said that participating in athletics improves the cognitive and memory functions of the brain. He said that by participating in such events students learn the skills like teamwork, leadership, patience, learning from failure, Sportsmanship, etc. which are equally important when it comes to studies and management.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. She gave her best wishes to all the participants.

The category wise summary of events of Day- 1 is as follows:

Category: U-10 (Girls)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
100 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	HARSHITA
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JASHANPREET KAUR
	III	Shri Harkishan Sahib Public Sr. Sec School, Daba Road, Ludhiana.	SHIVANI KUMARI
200 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	JASPREET KAUR
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	MANROOP KAUR
	III	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd Road, Ludhiana	SAMIDHA
LONG JUMP	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	MANROOP
	II	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ludhiana	HARSIMRAN
	III	Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Rajpura Rd. Ludhiana	AARNA
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	JASPREET
	II	GMT International School, P.O. Basti Jodhewal, Kakowal Road, Ludhiana	MISHTI
	III	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	PRABHNOOR KAUR
4X100m RELAY	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana	HARSHITA JASPREET KAUR GAURVI SHARMA LAISHA PATHAK SIMRAN
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	MANROOP KAUR PRABHNOOR KAUR JASHANPREET KAUR SAMARJOT
	III	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ludhiana	HARSIMRAN KAUR HARGUN  RAVNEET BAWA DIYA KAPOOR

 

Category: U-12 (Girls)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
100 m RACE	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	BHAVLEEN
	II	GNI Public School, Block I, B.R.S Nagar, Ludhiana	AVIJOT KAUR
	III	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ludhiana	RAJVEER KAUR
200 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	MEHAK BERRI
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JAASICA
	III	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	ZEENAT
LONG JUMP	I	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	ZEENAT
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JASSICA
	III	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ludhiana	HARNOOR
SHOT PUT (2 KG)	I	GNI Public School, Block I, B.R.S Nagar, Ludhiana	SUKHMANI KAUR
	II	Green Land Convent School, Sec-32, Chd Road, Ludhiana	AYSHA
	III	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	PRABHLEEN KAUR
4X100 m RELAY	I	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	TEJ PREET MEHAK TANISHKA RASHI
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	BHAVLEEN JASSICA EKAMJOT JAPEAK
	III	Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri Phase-I, Urban Estate, Ldh	THEA DUTTA ZEENAT OLIVIA

 

Category: U-8 (Girls)
Event	Position	Name of the School	Name of the Student
50 m RACE	I	Green Land Convent School Civil City Ludhiana	AANIYA
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JATINDER KAUR
	III	St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana	JANVI
100 m RACE	I	Indo Canadian International, Binjal (Bassian) Raikot	HARSHVEER
	II	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	GURSEERAT KAUR
	III	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	LAVANAYA
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	GURSEERAT KAUR
	II	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	JASMEEN KAUR
	III	St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana	DIKSHA RANA
50X4M RELAY	I	Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana	JATINDER KAUR GURSEERAT KAUR ASHMANPREET KAUR MANSEERAT KAUR
	II	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana.	ANHAD KAUR LAVANAYA JASMEEN KAUR NITYA
	III	St. Francis School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana	JANVI VASHISHT KASHVI SHARMA DIKSHA RANA NIDHI BHANOT

Overall (Winner) (Girls) : Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana

Overall (IST RUNNERUP) (Girls) : Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal Ludhiana

Overall (IIND RUNNERUP) (Girls) : Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass, Ludhiana

 

ORGANISED A MOCK INTERACTION SESSION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized “A Mock Interaction Session ” for the new admissions for Kindergarten wing in the premises of school. The purpose of the event was to introduce the parents to the system and learning experiences and provided parents an opportunity to receive constructive feedback about the children.

It was the time that is awaited the most by the parents, the time that affirms their faith in the school. The school bore a festive look to make the students feel special as it was the most important day of their life. Various charts, slogans and displays were prepared for the students. The tiny kids were welcomed by their favourite cartoon characters like Chota Bheem, Doremon, Shinchan, Mermaid etc. Instead of confining the kids in their boring questionnaires and written tests for interview, they were brought out in open by the teachers to enjoy the games and sports in the ground and which was followed by some artistic/ recognition activities, stage performances by the little angels.  The students enjoyed bungee jumping, train rides, swings etc. selfie point was the centre of attraction for parents as well as students. The parents too looked quite satisfied with the school and had all words of praises for the school.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land School, said that Education shows us the importance of hard work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop. He said that Quality Education is the hallmark of Green Land. He said that our mission is to help our students imbibe the true spirit of patriotism which shuns all pettiness and create in them a deep urge for National Unity and Progress.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that mock interaction sessions play an important role in assisting the children to be extrovert. She said that even the shyest students too interacted with teachers in such a convenient and child friendly environment. She further said that the school helps the students to realize the social vices prevalent in the society and creates an atmosphere of ideas by making provisions for the growth of mind through many creative activities, by making teaching life inspired and life centered.

On the whole it was a great fun for the blooming buds who enjoyed the whole experience of mock interview.

 

INDIAN POSTAL DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Indian Postal Day with zeal and enthusiasm with an aim to aware the students about the role and importance of the postal sector in India.

"Honour the service that brings people closer every day." Keeping it in view, Post Card Writing Activity for the students of classes IV & V was organised in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The students wrote post cards & letters for their friends and asked them to post those letters in the post-box. The teachers also showed them varieties of stamps and letters, explaining the development of the postal services in the country and asked the students to cultivate a habit of writing letters to friends.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land School, said that on this occasion of Indian Postal Day, it is important to understand the economic importance of postal services and honour it for the way it links the whole world. He said that the Internet creates as well as destroys whereas a post always just gives. While honouring the service that brings people closer every day, he motivated all to take a break from technology and write a letter and share your feelings with your loved ones.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that today, the world has become a global village. Communication and information technology play a crucial role in bringing the world close together. She articulated that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the young Green Knights took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal and said that the activity was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

CELEBRATED "DUSSHERA"

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Dusshera’ in the premises of the school with pomp and show by giving the students an opportunity to understand the cultural roots of our country.

The students of Kindergarten Wing commemorated the killing of demon Ravana by lord Rama with some entertaining activities like Puppet Making and Ravana Decoration Activity. They made fascinating hand-outs of Ravana with the help of their teachers in the class in puppet making activity. The students of Kindergarten block commemorated the killing of demon Ravana by lord Rama with some entertaining activities. They made fascinating hand-outs of Ravana with the help of their parents as demonstrated by their teachers in online class. A number of finger puppets were also crafted with the faces of Rama, Lakshmana Sita, Hanumana and Ravana. The Students from P. Nsy - K.G. were attired in the costumes of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Goddess Sita and Hanuman. They did Colouring in the caricatures of Ravana, Meghnath & Kumbhkaran which were truly emphasizing the spirit of the festival ‘Victory of good over evil’.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse. He said that Ravana was very intelligent. His knowledge was equal to the knowledge of ten heads. His ten heads are symbolic of his great wisdom. He inspired the students to be genuine in their doings.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students with the history behind the festival. She congratulated the students for their stupendous performance and also motivated them to follow the path of truth, righteousness in their action and deeds as well.

Conclusively, the celebration was aimed to inculcate religious, spiritual, moral aura among students which seemed to be personified in their gestures.

 

154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi- the Father of the Nation

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi- the Father of the Nation with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism.

A special morning assembly was organised on “Gandhian Philosophy and Non-Violence” depicting the life of the great man who lived on the principles of ahimsa and non-violence. The students were informed why Gandhi Ji chose to follow the path of ahimsa and non-violence to fight against the British Empire. The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Gandhi Ji and later recited Bapu’s favourite song “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”.
It was followed by Role Play Activity on the theme- Patriotism, in which the students of class I came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters as Chacha Jawaharlal Nehru, Rani Laxmi bai, Solider, Bhagat Singh, Chandra Sekhar Azad etc. and spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted. The students were holding posters with slogans like “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright” etc. The students pledged to choose and follow the path of ahimsa and non-violence to fight against corruption.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Mahatma Gandhi was a strong advocate of the principles of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence), and played a monumental role in India’s freedom struggle. He said that today India is fighting against corruption, black marketing, redtapism, patricarchy etc. He said that in this regard, youth can play a vital role in the society as they are the guardians of freedom, justice, equality, ethics and social equilibrium.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara quoted Gandhi Ji’s favourite lines “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." She said that Gandhi ji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. She further told the children about the Dandi march and about the Swadeshi movement, about wearing homespun cotton clothes, and about how he stressed on leading a simple but noble life. She explained the impact and significance Gandhi Ji had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

SELECTED DISTRICT LEVEL TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized Two Days- Athletic Meet in its premises with zeal and enthusiasm for the students of classes I to VIII. The day began with a colourful opening & oath ceremony. The said competition was held in three categories i.e Category- A (U- 8) Boys & Girls, Category- B (U- 10) Boys & Girls and Category- C (U- 12) Boys & Girls. The meet was declared open by Dr. Jyoti Pujara, Principal of the School, marking the commencement of the ceremony.

This was followed by the track and field events for Day -1 for the students of Primary wing which was compromised of Category -A (U-8) Boys & Girls, Category-B (U-10) Boys & Girls. This was followed by the track and field events for Day-2 events held for Middle Wing Classes (VI-VIII) which comprised of Category-C (U-12 for Boys & Girls).

The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Students participated in 50m race (U-8 Category- Girls & Boys), 100m race (U-8 category- Girls & Boys), 4x50m relay race (U-8 & 10 category- girls & boys), 4x100m relay race (U-12 category), long jump, 50m hurdle race and shot put (U-12 category only). The vast crowd in attendance was proof of the institute's dedication to all-round development of its students and the significance of becoming achievers in different fields. The athletes gave their best in these races, showing true skill, grit and determination. The zealous audience gathered in large numbers, constantly applauded the participants of the field track displays.

The category wise summary of events is as follows:

Category: U-8 (Boys/Girls)
Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
50 m RACE	I	ABHIJOT SINGH	LAVANAYA
	II	PRANOV	ANHAD
	III	JAYESH Arora	NAZIYA
100 m RACE	I	PRANAV KAPOOR	BARKHA
	II	GURPREET SINGH	AVANI PAL
	III	ADITYA	ANSHUMAN
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	MITANSH SHARMA	NITIYA
	II	DHAIRY MAYANK SETHI	GITIKA RANA
	III	NAITIK	HADIYA PARVEEN
4x50 RELAY RACE	I	ABHI JOT MITANSH PRANAV DHAIRY SAKSHM GOGNA	NITYA, AVNI PAL, LAVANYA, GITIKA RANA, SIRIJA

 

Category: U-10 (Boys/Girls)
Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
100 m RACE	I	JAPNOO SINGH	HARSHITA
	II	MOHD ZAID	LIASHA PATHAK
	III	DHRUV	VANSHIKA
200 m RACE	I	MOHD. AABISH	JASPREET KAUR
	II	SIDHARATH	VANSHIKA
	III	BHAVISH KUMAR	HARSHITA
LONG JUMP	I	BINNY BERI	GURSIMRAN
	II	RAKSHAK	SIMRANPREET KAUR
	III	SIDHARATH	KANISHA
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	AARAV JUNEJA	GORVI SHARMA
	II	MOHD ZAID	TANISHA
	III	RASAMRIT SINGH	NAZIYA
4X100 m RELAY RACE	I	JAPNOOR SINGH, MOHD AABISH, AARAV, MOHD ZAID	JASPREET KAUR, HARSHITA, LAISHA, GORVI SHARMA
	II
	III

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Lands Schools said that participating in athletics improves the cognitive and memory functions of the brain. He said that by participating in such events students learn the skills like teamwork, leadership, patience, learning from failure, Sportsmanship, etc. which are equally important when it comes to studies and management.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. She gave her best wishes to all the participants.

On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats. The event will continue for one more day which will be followed by prize distribution ceremony

 

SELECTED DISTRICT LEVEL TOURNAMENT

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana once proved their mettle in the Zonal Level Tournaments. The diligent young champions played extremely well in various tournaments like Badminton, Karate, Tug of War, Cricket, Table Tennis etc. and were further selected for District Level Tournament.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Raunakpreet Kaur, Drishti Dogra of class X and Simranpreet Kaur of Class VIII of U-17 Category & Shine of Class VIII of U-14 Category were selected for District Level Tug of war Tournament.

The diligent champions- Divyanshi & Sadhika of class VI U-14 Category and Mannat of class XI & Ravneet of class X U-17 Category were in triumphant mood for being selected for District Level Table Tennis Championship.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work and wished them good luck for their upcoming District Level Tournament. He said that since there are countless first round draft picks who flaked out without ever making it onto the field, they should grab all opportunities which school provides them

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in District Level Tournaments.

 

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SHAHEED-E-AZAM BHAGAT SINGH

But Man's duty is to try and endeavour, success depends upon chance and environments.'.
---Bhagat Singh

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 115th Birth anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh with zeal and enthusiasm. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, along with staff members paid floral tribute to Shaheed- E- Azam Bhagat Singh Ji on his birth anniversary who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation.

A special morning assembly was organised for the students of classes IX to XII. To improve cognitive performance and brain health, PT Exercise Session was organised for the students. It was followed by an expressive and soul rendering speech by Taniya of class XII on the life of Shaheed- E- Azam Bhagat Singh Ji. The inspirational thoughts of Bhagat Singh Ji reverberated in the assembly. It was followed by a heart felt melodious song honouring the brave souls.

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Shaheed-E -Azam Bhagat Singh Ji practised was fearless in speaking the truth. He said that Bhagat Singh became an inspiration for youngsters due to his daring adventures. He said that students should realise and value the sacrifices made by freedom fighters for the pride and honour of the nation.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh is considered one of the most powerful revolutionaries of the Indian Independence movement. She said that he inspired thousands to take up the cause of the freedom movement. She stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The congregation concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola and chanting of Bharat Mata ki Jai”.

 

CELEBRATED NAVARATRI FESTIVAL

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Navaratri festival’ with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the celebrations was to commemorate and invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in her various forms.

The nine days long celebrations started by seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga to protect the young Green Knights from all evils. A special morning assembly was organised in which the students were enlightened about the nine forms of Goddess Durga through insightful speeches and lectures. The students of classes I to III participated in Fancy Dress Competition in which the students came dressed up as nine manifestations and forms of Goddess Durga during the nine-day long duration of the war with demon-king Mahishasura to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Navaratri celebrates victory of good over evil by Goddess Durga. He said that for many people Navratri is a time of religious reflection and fasting, while for others it is a time for dancing and feasting. He said that Goddess Durga symbolizes the divine forces (positive energy) known as divine shakti (feminine energy/ power) that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. She protects her devotees from evil powers and safeguards them.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Goddess Durga is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. She said that the festival celebrates all the great qualities of the Goddess, and is also symbolic in nurturing and honouring the abilities of women - whether our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, teachers and all the women. She wished everyone Happy Navratri and wished for good health and prosperity of all the students as well as teachers.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Zonal Level Cricket Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle once again in Zonal Level Cricket Tournament by clinching first runners up Trophy.

The U-19, young Green Knights performed extremely well in the said competition. In semifinals, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar beat SDP School, Ludhiana by a huge margin of 63 runs. Nitin Kumar Gupta of Class XII clinched 5 wickets and Nature Sharma of Class XII bagged 3 wickets in 4 overs. Sachin Saini of Class XII scored 33 runs in 28 balls. The Final match was played between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and PAU, Ludhiana. The spirited and enthusiastic players gave a cut throat competition to the opponents and were able to clinch silver medal in the said competition.

Our Eminent Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work. He said that you can have all the talent in the world, but without the hard work to sharpen those skills the talent is useless. He said that since there are countless first round draft picks who flaked out without ever making it onto the field, they should grab all opportunities which school provides them.

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She articulated that when you are in competition, you have to leave everything on the field of competition. She enthused the students and said that you can’t hold back and hope that you have enough for tomorrow. The best competitors leave the arena with no regrets and with nothing left in their tank.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in the field in next opportunities.

 

Swachh Bharat-Swachhta Pakhwara

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised cleanliness drive from 1st September to 15th September, 2022 under the theme “Swachh Bharat-Swachhta Pakhwara”. The cleanliness drive started with the objective to spread the awareness about Swachhata Mission and its implementation across the country. This fortnight drive intensely focused on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging students in their school premises. A periodic calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the Pakhwada activities.

A cleanliness drive was initiated by carrying out a swachhta pledge in the special morning assembly. The first week of Sawacchta Pakwara Programme was dedicated to the importance of Cleanliness & Hygiene in which parents, students and stakeholders were made aware about importance of cleanliness drive and importance of hygiene. Plantation of saplings was carried out in the school premises in Green Drive. Children displayed their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources through essay and slogan writing activity. The little angels of Kindergarten Wing gave the message of importance of hand washing to the students. A PowerPoint presentation on the significance of personal hygiene was shown.

Students and staff members collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on swacchta event. They made posters conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the “Mother Earth”. The students pledged to safeguard the Mother Earth. All participants received e-certificates of participation after the culmination of this fortnightly event.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a Clean India Campaign which is run by the government to achieve the goal of cleanliness all over India to lead it towards the development. He said that it is the ultimate way to achieve success in many fields as well as enhance the economic growth of the country. He said that cleaning up the country is not the sole responsibility of sweepers rather it is the duty of all individually.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara requested students to stop littering their surroundings and be an agent of change. She further said that If we do not maintain cleanliness, whether it is our homes, surrounding areas or whole nation, we always remain in the fear of various diseases and it also gives rise to the different types of social evils. She said that a person could be healthy and happy, only if she/he is clean and follows hygienic habits.

Conclusively, the entire period of 15 days was devoted to encourage the students to make our “Mother Earth Clean”. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

 

CELEBRATED POSHAN MAAH AND PAKHWADA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “Poshan Maah and Pakhwada” for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the activity was to achieve improvement in the status of nutrition of students and to make them aware about nutritious food.

In an attempt to join hands with the Government of India's with an endeavour of the celebrations of “Poshan Maah and Pakhwada”, the school conducted various activities for the students. The celebrations began with a Poshan Pledge in which the students of classes I to XII took an oath to stay well-nourished and spread the message of healthy eating among their friends and family. They also pledged to stay well-hydrated and practice healthy hygienic habits of washing hands regularly.

To inculcate healthy eating habits among students, A Healthy Tiffin Competition was organized for the tiny tots of classes Pre. Nursery to KG. Going the salubrious way, the tiny tots displayed their Tiffin which was vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of nourishing Balanced Diet. Students brought complete materials (like table mats, spoons, table napkins, etc.) from their home to present the delicious food. The competition was an initiative by the school teachers to promote eating of healthy wholesome meals and saying no to junk food. The students of classes VI to VIII participated in a Slogan Writing Activity based on the theme ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’, which helped them to bring out the their creativity on to paper.

The students were also encouraged to share a nutritious meal with the help of their parents at least with one child from the underprivileged sections of the society, living in your neighborhood.

The students of Eco Club also maintained one nutritious garden with an aim to give students first hand experience of nature and gardening. The members of Eco Club were provided a place in the garden to grow nutritious plants and address malnutrition & micro nutrient deficiencies by consumption of freshly grown vegetables.

The students and parents were also informed about Poshan Maah during PTM with regard to nutrition and its relationship to physical and mental health and their well-being.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that parents were an integral part of these activities as they helped their child with the presentation and dining layout of the food. He said that this activity depicted the perfect bond and beauty of the parent-child relationship and gave our students and parents an opportunity to bond over their common love for good and healthy food. He said that No person was ever honored for what he received. He was honored for what he gave. He appreciated the efforts of students and encouraged them to offer a helping hand to the underprivileged section of society.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. She articulated that along with academics it is an amalgamation for the students to show their contribution and participation in co-curricular activities.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for young Green Knights.

 

GREEN LAND KARATE- KAS BAG 14 GOLD, 09 SILVER AND 10 BRONZE MEDALS IN PUNJAB SCHOOLS ZONAL TOURNAMENTS

Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass karate -kas bagged 14 Gold and 09 Silver and 10 Bronze medals in in the Punjab schools zonal tournaments which was organized by Punjab Schools Education Department at BVM School, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, for boys and girls respectively , wherein number of players from various schools of Punjab participated in the tournament.

Result Detail
Boys
Name	Age Category	Weight Category	Medal Category
Kushagar	U-14	(-50 kg)	Gold Medal
Ishaan	U-17	(-74 kg)	Gold Medal
Shivam	U-17	(+82 kg)	Gold Medal
Anubhav Sharma	U-19	(-66 kg)	Gold Medal
Raghav	U-19	(-82 kg)	Gold Medal
Divyansh Janagal	U-14	(-30 kg)	Silver Medal
Laksh Sood	U-17	(-35 kg)	Silver Medal
Vinay Sehgal	U-17	(-66 kg)	Silver Medal
Aaryan	U-17	(-70 kg)	Silver Medal
Aditya	U-19	(-62 kg)	Silver Medal
Mohit	U-14	(-35 kg)	Bronze Medal
Daksh	U-14	(-40 kg)	Bronze Medal
Krishna	U-14	(-45 kg)	Bronze Medal
Aarav Bedi	U-14	(-55 kg)	Bronze Medal
Lakshya	U-17	(-62 kg)	Bronze Medal
Rachit	U-19	(+82 kg)	Bronze Medal
The following boys are selected to represent PAU Zone in Punjab School District Tournament:
U-14	Kushagar
U-17	Ishann
U-17	Shivam
U-19	Anubhav
U-19	Raghav Gupta
Girls
Name	Age Category	Weight Category	Medal Category
Ruhani	U-14	(-38 kg)	Gold Medal
Tanya	U-14	(-46 kg)	Gold Medal
Arohi	U-14	(-42 kg)	Gold Medal
Parika	U-14	(-50 kg)	Gold Medal
Jasleen	U-17	(-52 kg)	Gold Medal
Pavni	U-17	(-60 kg)	Gold Medal
Aahana	U-17	(-64 kg)	Gold Medal
Kananpreet	U-17	(-68 kg)	Gold Medal
Drishti	U-19	(-56 kg)	Gold Medal
Hargun	U-14	(+50 kg)	Silver Medal
Manjot	U-17	(-48 kg)	Silver Medal
Mehak	U-17	(-52 kg)	Silver Medal
Gurkirti	U-19	(-60 kg)	Silver Medal
Tania	U-17	(-40 kg)	Bronze Medal
ArshpreetPalak	U-17	(-56 kg)	Bronze Medal
Palak	U-19	(-40 kg)	Bronze Medal
Pavni	U-19	(-44 kg)	Bronze Medal
The following girls are selected  to represent PAU Zone in Punjab School District Tournament:
U-14	Ruhani
U-14	Tanya
U-14	Parika
U-14	Arohi
U-17	Jasleen
U-17	Pavani
U-17	Aahana
U-17	Kananpreet
U-19	Drishti

The Chairman cum Director Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and Principal Mrs.Baldeep Pandher congratulated the students and the coach Mrs. Lakshmi Rao.

 

ZONAL LEVEL KARATE TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved their mettle in the Zonal Level Karate Tournament. The school bagged 11 Gold, 12 Silver and 10 Bronze Medals in the Zonal Level Karate Tournament. The result of the tournament is as mentioned below:

GIRLS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold	-----	Sana Rana (IX) Harleen Kaur (VII)	Suhani (XI) Uma Sharma (XII)
Silver	Rudrakshi (VIII)	Gayatri (XI)	Harrika   (XII) Chetna Rana (XI)
Bronze	----	Khushboo (XI) Sana Rana  (IX) Rashi Tiwari (XI)	Sakshi Rani (XI)

GIRLS
CATEGORY	U- 14	U – 17	U - 19
Gold	Md Ahtesham (VI) Harman Saini (VII)	Jugveer (XI) Tripat Kabir Singh (XI)	Rohit Mehra (XII) Shlok (XII) Souravdeep (XI) Sameer Virdi (XI)
Silver	Krishna (VI) Tejas (VI)	Daksh (XI) Love Kumar (XI) Princepreet (XI) Amanjeet (IX)	Abhishek Sharma (XII) Lalmeet Kashyap (XI)
Bronze	Manthan (VII) Amish Sharma (IX) Baisakh Kumar (VII)	Dev Rana (X)	Hasnain Raza (XII) Lalit Joshi (XII)

The well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Hindi Diwas

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Hindi Diwas to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as an official language in different states of India.

“Language is the road map of a culture.”, to mark this day, a special morning assembly was organised for the students in which they were told about the importance of literacy. The teachers projected their viewpoint in the form of speeches on literacy, giving emphasis on the importance of one's own language as the foundation stone to build a more sustainable future for all.

To show its significance and to celebrate its mark of acknowledgment, an Inter-Class Slogan Writing Competition was organised for the students of classes VI- VIII in which the students shared their views on the importance of Hindi. A Poetry Writing Competition was also organised for students of classes IX to X. The primary aim of this competition was to inculcate the habit of poetry writing among school children and youth.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that a national language represents the national identity of a country. He said that the occasion of Hindi Diwas reminds us all that Hindi is a beautiful language and we must always respect it. He said that we should feel proud when we speak Hindi in any part of World.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should give importance to education and the necessity to respect and learn one's own language. She said that just like English binds the world together, Hindi in our country is a bridge that connects people.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

ZONAL LEVEL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved their mettle in the Zonal level Table Tennis Tournament by clinching Ist Position in U-17 Category and IInd position in U-14 Category.

The diligent champions- Divyanshi & Sadhika of class VI U-14 Category and Mannat of class XI & Ravneet of class X U-17 Category were in triumphant mood for being selected for district level Table Tennis Championship.

The Revered Chairman of The Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their hard work and dedication towards the game. He said that the school hopes to get many more such victories in upcoming tournaments. He appreciated the courageous and dauntless efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

 

ZONAL LEVEL TUG OF WAR TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana stamped its supremacy in Zonal Level Tug of War Competition for Girls by clinching the Bronze Medal in U-17 category.

It was a matter of great pride that the talented Green Knights- Raunakpreet Kaur, Drishti Dogra of class X and Simranpreet Kaur of Class VIII of U-17 Category & Shine of Class VIII of U-14 Category were in euphoric mood for being selected for District Level Tournament.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools appreciated the efforts of students and teachers. He encouraged them to keep working hard and said that achieving success once is not difficult but to sustain that level is real success.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners and gave her best wishes to them. She emphasized that such notable performances aid platform for the budding stars to bloom. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation and exuberance for the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana CELEBRATED GRANDPARENT'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized “A Virtual Fun Party” for the students of Pre-Nursery – III on the occasion of Grandparent’s Day with much enthusiasm. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their grandparents through participating in various competitions like Greeting Card & Family Tree Making.

The teachers organised a special morning assembly to mark the importance of grandparent’s Day. It was followed by announcement of various activities organised for different age groups. The little angels of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G passionately got involved in making of Greeting Cards and expressed their love, affection for their grandparents. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the grandparents.

Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervour to the celebrations, the students of classes I to III exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Tree Making Activity by using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting. The students used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Grandparents are a valuable resource because they have so many stories and experiences from their own lives to share. He said that Grandparents also offer a link to a child's cultural heritage and family history. He said that grand children should provide endless supply of love, acceptance, patience and unwavering support to their grandparents in their old age.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Grandparents are like stars. They help to keep family traditions alive as they are the foundation of our entire life. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their grandparents. She further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana CELEBRATED GANESH UTSAV

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana bid adieu Ganpati Bappa on the occasion of Ananat Chaturdashi which marks the end of “Ganesh Utsav”. The school premise was adorned with flowers and streamers which gave a solemn manifestation.

High on energy, the young devotes of Pre Primary Section came to school in colorful dresses and made Lord Ganesha through coloured Rice Pasting Activity. It has been observed that there is a rise in water, air and noise pollution during the celebration of festivals like Durga Puja, Ganesha Chaturdashi etc. An increase in pollution level is alarming and demands corrective action. The Green Land family taking up the role of torch bearers paved the way for an eco-friendly Lord Ganeshaa idol making activity which was organized for classes IV & V wherein students prepared idols of their all-time favourite friend Ganeya, Ganpati with the use of clay, paper and POP etc. The young Green Knights immersed idols of Lord Ganeshaa in water pool.

The revered Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Lord Ganesha is our protector and our guide and he is always there to show us the right path and help us fight our troubles. He wish everyone Happy Ganesh Utsav and inspired everyone to celebrate the festive occasion of Anant Chaturdashi by embracing the blessings of Ganpati and thanking him for all his love and goodness.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara narrated the story and the reason behind the celebrations. The students were acknowledged that when Lord Ganesha, was writing Mahabharata he was filled with pain, agony and anger. Thus to calm his anger, all gods decided to take him for a bath and later to rest. She expressed that the festivity gets multiplied when children participate with true spirit. She further said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals and asked the students to celebrate the festival with joy and devotion.

Over-all, the day ended with lot of learning and the establishment of our eco-friendly Lord Ganesha in the school premises. The self – efforts of students were remarkable and the beauty of creations was filled aesthetic sense. The programme concluded the chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya!

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Teacher’s day

‘A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops.’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Teacher’s day with great eagerness and enthusiasm. To mark the great Teacher & Philosophyist, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday and to thank the teaching faculty, the students organised a great show dedicated to their teachers. Both the students & staff gathered joyfully for the celebrations.

The program was lead off with a prayer song sung by the school choir, followed by an innovative inauguration where the school Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, teachers and students paid a floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The students presented flowers to the Principal as a token of love and gratitude.

Sneha Tandon (Class XII) And Chetna Rana (Class XI) gave a peek into the life of Dr Radhakrishnan and expressed their gratitude through a speech by bringing everyone’s attention to the immense importance of teachers and the role they play in children’s lives. As the speech concluded, various rapturous dance performances by students of classes IX to XII left everyone mesmerized and awe-struck. It was followed by ecstatic songs by the Sagar Naskar (Class XII), Rashi Tiwari (Class XI) and Tamana (Class VII), Comedy class act cum dance performance by the students of class XII. One minute games like Tongue Twister, Thread and Needle, Blow the Balloons and Musical Chairs were conducted for the teachers. A wonderful PowerPoint presentation made by Prithi Kaler of Class X, showing a collage of teachers in their different roles and duties in the school campus was an endearing gesture and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Teachers seemed exuberant while enjoying together.

As a tribute, students of senior classes initiated to pseudo teacher session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Coordinators and teachers of all subjects. Students were attired as teachers aping the style of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools urged the teachers to grow as a team to strengthen the rich legacy of the more than 25 years-old educational institution. He appreciated the faculty for their untiring efforts to reach out the students during the pandemic and said the teachers could make a huge difference in the lives of the students by adopting the role of facilitators.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara addressed all the teachers with her inspiring words. She congratulated and thanked the educators for their diligence, sincerity and hard work. She advised the students to pay their respect to their teachers. It was her firm conviction that wisdom, happiness and peace, will prevail if teachers and students interact with each other with the spirit of oneness. She affirmed that a teacher not only disseminates knowledge but also her entire personality.

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students! The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by the student council.

 

CELEBRATED GANESH CHATURTHI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and gaiety. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.

The celebrations started with a traditional lamp lighting and aarthi. The Children briefed the students about the event through their speeches and depicted the importance of Lord Vinayaka. The teachers narrated the legend of Lord Ganesha was narrated with animation, to the children as a classroom activity. The students thoroughly enjoyed the story about how young Ganesha acquired his trunk.

Drum beats and bells clanged vigorously to shouts of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.

Sweets and Ganesha's favourite modaks were offered to Him and later parsad was distributed among students and teachers.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated with much fervour across India. He articulated that Lord Ganesha or the elephant deity 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. He said that it is important to remember, that Lokmanya Tilak who was the architect of this mass celebration. He said that it was his effort to foster the spirit of nationalism by bringing communities together on the occasion of the Ganesh festival during the struggle for independence.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals. She said that the story of how Lord Ganesha got his elephant head teaches us the importance of duty. She said that duty is above everything as even though Ganesha lost his head, he never gave up on his duty as a son. She said that in today's era, all of us are in such a hurry to attain success that we keep looking for shortcuts. In most cases, shortcuts lead to disappointments rather than quicker success. She motivated the students to work with dedication and sincerity as they are the stepping stones to corporate success.

On the whole, it was an insightful day and a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

INTER SCHOOL JUNK BOX COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle in the Inter School Junk Box- 2022 Competition in one of the renowned schools of Ludhiana. The gifted Green Knights- Deepika Narang, Harman Kaur, Sandeep Kaur and Sonakshi of Class XII were in euphoric mood by securing Ist Runners up Trophy in the said competition.

The competition was held in three Categories i.e Best out of Waste Activity, Design Through Fold and Puppet Design etc.

More than 200 students participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition from various CBSE schools of Ludhiana. In Puppet Design Competition, the young prodigies Deepika Narang, Harman Kaur, Sandeep Kaur and Sonakshi of Class XII with immense zeal and enthusiasm displayed their artistic skills and rendered the message of promoting sand pots at the place of plastic bottles and were able to emerge as winner.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and said that Art engages children's senses in open-ended play and develops attention span, problem-solving skills and other cognitive social-emotional skills. He inspired the students to believe in themselves never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed winners on their success. She stressed on the importance of such competitions that help the students to improve their artistic skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated the students to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodehwal, Ludhiana celebrated the National Sports Day i.e Rashtriya Khel Divas on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand Ji- the Indian Hockey Legend. To enlighten the students about benefits of being healthy, 50 Metre Race & Hurdle Races were conducted for the students of classes P. Nsy to III.

The young prodigies of classes P. Nsy to III participated in various sports activities with great enthusiasm and zeal. The little ones had fun while indulging in different races learnt a lot about true sportsmanship and the value of playing games. Students were seen playing with true team spirit and the celebration of National Sports Day echoed in the corridors and fields.

To pay tribute to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, the students were also told about the importance of ‘Sports’ and the relevance of National Sports Day during the Assembly.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that being a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey, Major Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport who won three Olympic gold medals for the country, in 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics respectively. He said that the reason behind his name being Dhyan ‘Chand’ is due to his late-night hockey practices that he attempted under the moonlight after completing his regimental duties in the day. He said that as the legend continues to serve as an inspiration to many hockey players, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was also renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that sports are a crucial part of a student's growth and development. They help in the development of mental health and physical fitness of the body. She said that through participation in sports and games, a student gains various skills, experience and confidence that are helpful for developing their personality. She asked everyone to walk at least 15,000 steps on August 29, 2022 and follow it up in their daily routine. She encouraged the students to make a fitness plan and incorporate daily exercise activities for everyone to adopt and practice.

On the whole, the day was filled with flavour of enthusiasm & love towards sports. The students pledged on better fitness and health.

 

Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana reverberated with ‘Shabad Kirtan’ to commemorate the Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with great religious fervor and enthusiasm. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The pious day commemorated with Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat. Little ones of Pre-Nursery Wing acted as ‘Panj Pyaras’. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra while telling the importance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, said that it has the solution to every problem in the world and it teaches us how we should live and promote modern ideology. He said that Within the Guru Granth Sahib, the hymns and poems express the importance of the equality of all humans. He blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara while extending wishes for Gurupurab explained that Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is “Guru Ki Bani”. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. She said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib gives us the guidance on how to live our lives. It teaches us about the oneness of humanity.

On the whole, the Shabad Kirtan was performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school environment was devotional and blissful. The Programme ended with ‘Prasad distribution’.

 

INTER SCHOOL POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle in the Inter School Poster Making Competition in one of the renowned schools of Ludhiana. The gifted Green Knight- Sania Bano of class XII was in euphoric mood by securing IInd Runners up Position in the said competition.

More than 80 students participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition from various PSEB & CBSE schools of Ludhiana. The theme of the competition was “Save Water and Significance of Traffic Rules”. The young prodigy Sania Bano with immense zeal and enthusiasm displayed her artistic skills through poster on the theme “Save Water” and presented the message of “Conserving Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible” and emerged as winner.

The admired Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated and motivated the students to work hard and said If you have to toil for anything, the final outcome is that much sweeter. He inspired the students to believe in themselves never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed Sania Bano on her. She stressed on the importance of such competitions that help the students to improve their artistic skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated the students to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

 

CELEBRATIONS OF JANMASHTMI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Janmashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu with mirth & joy. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools. He as accompanied by Smt. Usha Rudhra, the General Secretary of the Trust. The Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, along with other staff members gave them a warm floral welcome.

A splendidly colorful programme was organized by the children and staff of the school. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G came dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha, Gop- Gopika etc. carrying flutes, peacock feathers and matkas all around. Those cute little ones added a traditional touch to the entire celebrations. The school premises were decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaux depicting the various life events of Lord Krishna’s life i.e Kaliya Mardan, Krishna Janam- Karagar Scene, Govardhan Leeta, Geeta Updesh etc. which were depicted by the talented students of Classes I to VIII. The graceful Green Knights left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing Rasleela.

Students presented songs and dance performances. The most significant event of the programme was “ Dahi Handi”, organized separately for boys. Exhibiting the team work, coordination, focus and strength, the students prepared human pyramid. All the students were overjoyed when they broke the ‘Dahi Handi’. One of them requested Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra to break the handi for him, symbolically a good omen to break Dahi Hand. All handis were decorated with craft material like glitter, ribbinss, glasses etc. and were filled with curd, makhan, mishri, dry fruits, etc. the splendid and beautiful dance performances along with chanting of Go, Go , Go Govinda and Govinda Aala Re added an innumerable enthusiasm and gusto to the Krishna Janamashtmi celebrations. The talented students of the school also depicted a small skit in which Vasudev Ji crossed Yamuna river with new born Krishna on his head to Gokul from Mathura, followed by seven headed serpent Shesha-naga which proved to be an icing on the cake.

It was followed by with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal Ji by the honourable Chief Guest amidst the chanting of mantras by the school choir. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students, which enthralled the whole environment with religious fervour. 56 bhogs were offered to the little Krishna after Aarti. The fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of camphor and the jingle of bells filled the air. The young maestros recited bhajans and songs related to Janmashtami. Amidst hymns and chanting of “Hare Krishna”, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion. The Krishna janamashtmi celebrations concluded with cake cutting ceremony by Little Krishna and the Prasad was distributed among all.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra guided everyone to follow the path of truth and honesty. He laid emphasis on the importance of ‘Karma’ and seek the blessings of God at every moment of our lives. He shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Shri Krishna’s life. He blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message to always, look ahead instead of reminiscing in the past.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, the Principal of the school conveyed the message of love and mutual respect for each other and further added that ‘performing good deeds should be our priority rather than desiring the fruit of our Karma’. She blessed all the students on this auspicious day and cherished the efforts put in by the teachers and students.

Overall, the celebrations filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Krishna. The students also gave swings to the adorable Little Krishna. The celebrations concluded with ‘Aarti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation. bringing people together, thus signifying unity and faith.

 

75th INDEPENDENCE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 75th Independence Day of India and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Har Ghar Tiranga Program in view of 75 years of Independence in the school premises with great fervor and enthusiasm. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The whole campus was adorned with tricolour balloons and small Tirangas and fresh flowers.

The celebrations began with the ceremonial flag hoisting which was followed by the school pledge. Committed to the task of nation building, both management and faculty members pledged to serve their motherland through spreading education and serving the community. The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of inspirational songs. The staff members took an oath to safeguard the nation under all circumstances. The cultural programme at School commenced with the slogans ‘Vande Mataram’,'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

The Chairman-cum-Director of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that on this auspicious day, 75 years ago, India attained freedom from colonial rule and the people of our country became the masters of their destiny. He also advised the students to work tirelessly to keep our Tri-colour fly high as the youth of today is the nation builder for tomorrow.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara declaimed that we all are fortunate to born in this Independent India. But, the history reveals how our ancestors and forefathers suffered in the brutal rule of British. Getting independence from the British rulers was not a cakewalk. She told the students to remember the great leaders who fought for our freedom and most importantly the way we achieved our freedom. She motivated the students to make a promise on this auspicious Independence Day to make India, our motherland shine even brighter into future.

Over-all, the entire school was involved in its making to instill patriotic fervour among the staff and students. The celebrations concluded with National Anthem.

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY INTER CLASS POETRY & SINGING AND DANCING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Week Long Celebrations to Commemorate 75th Independence Day of India and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Har Ghar Tiranga Program in the school premises with great fervor and enthusiasm. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The whole campus was adorned with tricolour balloons and small Tirangas and fresh flowers.

An array of Inter Class Competitions was organized in the school premises to encourage mass participation of the students. The students of classes I to III participated in Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition in which the students astonished everyone with their voice modulation and amazing memorizing skills. The students recited poems on the theme patriotism.

The Students of Classes I to VIII participated in Inter Class Singing and Dancing Competition in which they dedicated their performances to our India and gave the message of unity and diversity. The patriotic song- “Sandeshe Aate Hain” sung by Sagar Naskar of class XII, Mera Mulk Mera Desh by Himanshu of class IV, Mitti by Aarav Juneja of class IV and group performance of Swarg Se Sunder Desh Mera by talented and melodious school choir left the audience spellbound.

An enthusiastic dance performance by Naina, Mehak & Bulbul on song Desh Rangila Mera left everyone in awe by unfolding the cultural diversity of India. Splendid dance performances of Brina, Divyanshi & Mehak of class VI, Radhika, Rashi & Tanishka of class V to the beats of patriotic songs like Dharti Ki Mashal Se, Vande Matram, Jai Ho, Desh Mera Rangeela, etc. reignited the feelings of patriotism. Many students presented a variety of programs to exhibit their innate emotions towards the nation. Pallavi of class XII expressed her sentiments and aspirations for the country through her enlightening speech.

Besides, the talented, enthusiastic and brilliant staff members of school also gave Singing and Dance performance on patriotic songs. It was a remarkable effort made by students as well as teachers to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their nation.

The Chairman-cum-Director of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Freedom is the most precious thing in every human's life. No one has a right to take it away, and we need to do everything to protect our society from cruelty and violence. He wished everyone Happy Independence Day and inspired the youth as well as teachers to honour every patriot, because without them, freedom would not have existed.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Freedom is something that money can’t buy, it’s the result of the struggles of many Brave hearts. She said that our freedom fighters had a dream for the country and their sacrifice has formed this country. She inspired the students to realize that we should work hard for the development of our motherland.

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY / INTER CLASS FANCY DRESS/ POSTER MAKING / ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti jodhewal, Ludhiana organised Week Long Celebrations to Commemorate 75th Independence Day of India and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Har Ghar Tiranga Program in the school premises with great fervor and enthusiasm. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The whole campus was adorned with tricolour balloons and small Tirangas and fresh flowers.

An array of Inter Class Competitions was organized in the school premises to encourage mass participation of the students. The students of K.G Wing participated in Fancy Dress Competition in which they came dressed up as freedom fighters like Rani Lakshmi Bai, Subhash Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh, Mahatama Gandhi etc. They all looked vibrant in their colourful and different costumes and were given an opportunity to speak in front of others and bring forth their hidden talents.

The Students of Classes IX to XII participated in Poster Making and Essay writing Competition. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments through ‘Art Attack' and made ingenious posters representing the various themes like Patriotism, Nation First, Always First, Changing Face of India etc. with strokes of colors. A large number of students also participated in the Essay writing Competition was conducted in three languages i.e English, Hindi and Punjabi and encouraged the writing skills of the students on the thought provoking topic “75 years of Independence: Responsibility sown or Freedom harvested”.

The Chairman-cum-Director of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that freedom fighters inspired and motivated others to fight injustice. He articulated that It is all because of the freedom fighters that we prospered into a free country free from any kind of colonizers or injustice. He said that the future of the country depends upon its students. He motivated to students to value freedom.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that a country is made of its countrymen. Any work that we do affects our country. She said that the strength and future of a country is in the hands of the students. Only they have the power to brighten the tomorrow of India. She inspired the students to be responsible and hardworking citizens of our nation.

Over-all, the entire school was involved in its making to instill patriotic fervour among the staff and students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - RAKSHA BANDHAN

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated the auspicious and propitious day of Raksha Bandhan with vivacity and Devoutness. The main reason behind this competition was to strengthen the bond of love and to instill the virtues of love and harmony among the young, growing Green Knights.

The event started with introductions and an informative session, in which the teachers narrated the values and history of Raksha Bandhan. The students of classes Pre- Primary Wing to III participated in the Thali Decoration Competition in which they exhibit their igneous talent by decorating the thalis with flowers, sweets, tilak, diya and other items. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the festival of Raksha Bandhan is to cherish the beautiful memories and strengthen the bond we share. He said that on the auspicious occasion, a sacred thread – Rakhi – is tied on the brother’s wrist by his sister which symbolizes her love and affection for his brother.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara enlightened everyone to the derivation of this celebration with her thought provoking ideas. She articulated that the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions. She narrated the significance of this day by sharing a mythological story of lord Krishna and Draupadi. She said that strong must always protect the weak from all that’s evil. She, further, congratulated the winners and teachers for preparing them so well.

On the whole, it was a joyful and sanctimonious event.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed the 80th anniversary of Quit India Movement, also known as August Kranti Andolan in the school premises with utmost patriotism and nationalism.

A special Morning Assembly was organized on a spiritual note with the school prayer. The Principal, Dr. Pujara along with students and staff members paid floral tribute to the great legends of India. Students were made aware about Quit India Movement through speeches and poetry. The young Green Knights came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. They were holding posters with slogans like “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright”. The underlying idea behind the procession was to explain the significance of Quit India Movement which instilled the patriotic fervor in students. The students were told about the historic movement that aimed to help India attain complete independence, a momentous milestone in the Indian freedom struggle. The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra praised Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi for launching and leading this campaign which helped India to gain freedom. He said that under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the entire nation came together with the aim of attaining freedom. He urged the youth to make India free from poverty, corruption, terrorism, casteism, communalism and to create a 'New India'.

The Principal, Dr. Pujara highlighted the importance of Quit India Movement in the struggle of independence and articulated that Quit India Movement was truly a turning point in India’s struggle for freedom. Father of the nation, Gandhi Ji gave a call to the masses and urged them to raise their voice against British and asked them to “Quit India”. She inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Mahatma Gandhi “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Overall, the celebrations of Quit India Movement reminded the young Green Knights about the value of freedom. The students were awakened to protect the country in the present and future too. The whole atmosphere echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - LSSC STORY ENACTMENT COMPETITION

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Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Story Enactment Competition for the students of Primary Wing in Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium at Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayata, Director of Green Land Schools were the guests of honour. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principals of Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher (Jalandhar Bypass) Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara (Host School- New Subhash Nagar Branch). The event commenced with the musical performances dedicated to Almighty to seek His choicest blessings and welcomed all the guests with melodious and vibrant performances and this gave a pious beginning to the show.

The competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from more than 20 teams of various schools affiliated Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A healthy competition was witnessed with great fervor and zeal. Each participant expressed his mastery over dialogue delivery, Expressions, & Enunciation of story enactment. The host school enacted a story on the latest topic i.e. “Effects of Virtual Games on Students” and gave a message of playing outdoor games instead of Virtual Games. The best attires and costumes of participants added festive shades to the story enactment competition.

The competitors came out with a variety of stories with themes like- kindness, compassion, love to humanity, effects of video games etc. which pulled the heartstrings of the audience. All the young performers gave their level best and made the competition a great success. Great support was rendered by the audience and most of the stories received applause for the mellifluous themes and stories. The untiring efforts of participants were a treat to watch.

The knowledgeable and experienced judges, Prof. Aman (English Department) of Arya College of Boys & PGT English Mrs. Surbhi Ahuja from a renowned CBSE institute thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular performances. They were impressed with the confidence, the tonal quality and the fervour with which they enacted their stories. The Jury shared their views about the competition and gave fair judgement which was accepted by one and all without any discrepancies.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools addressed the august gathering and said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event. He announced the result of the competition & motivated the students with him encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. He said that such events continuously provide a platform for aspiring actors to perform in front of the audience and enhance their acting skills.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that story enactment plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The result of the competition is as under:

• Winner Trophy was grabbed by Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass Ludhiana
• First Runner-up Trophy was clinched by The Lake Wood School, Pakhowal Rd. Ludhiana
• Second Runner-up Trophy was secured by Green Land Convent School, Phase II, Dugri, Ludhiana
  

Appreciation Award was given to Indo Canadian International School, Raikot Jagraon and Special prize was given to Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana for their outstanding performance.

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools gave away the prizes to all the winners.

On the whole, the competition was a great success where the talented students through their story show enthralled the audience and put their heart and soul in each stupendous performance. The motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The fun filled day was concluded by National Anthem.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - LSSC INTER SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana proved its mettle once again by clinching the IST RUNNER UP Trophy in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Inter School Quiz Competition organised for the students of Senior Secondary Wing.

More than 20 schools participated in the said competition in which the young Green Knights Tania and Sameer Thind of Class XII performed extremely well. There were two rounds in Quiz . In first round of written test they scored second highest marks and qualified for second round on stage where with all their utmost dedication, efficiency & neck to neck competition and finally they got the 1ST RUNNER UP position in the competition. The students were extremely happy with their achievement by beating all 20 school teams.

The most illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated and motivated the students to work hard and said If you have to toil for anything, the final outcome is much sweeter. He inspired the students to believe in themselves never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of science. She enthused that wanting to achieve is the most important step in achievement.

On the whole, the young prodigious were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in the field in next opportunities.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of Kargil war on Kargil Vijay Diwas in the school campus. To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held various activities depicting patriotic feelings. The event was planned to highlight the stories of valour by our brave soldiers and rekindle the pride among the youth of the country, inspiring those who were too young and those who were not yet born, to form part of the Nation’s resolve.

To commemorate the Gallant fight put up by the brave soldiers during the Kargil war, a PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to the students. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation. Through their speeches, the students acquainted everyone with the dauntless courage of soldiers who served the nation during Operation Vijay.

The teachers acquainted the students with Operation Vijay to clear Kargil Sector, and the most recent examples of high-altitude warfare in the mountainous terrain, which posed significant logistical problems for the combating side. A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the departed souls.

The revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it. He said that Kargil is not a story of just winning, of smiling faces with smiling eyes. It’s a story of Pain with Pride, a story when you will have tears of grief with a joyful smile, a story where death is not THE END.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War. She added that Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s military prowess and the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe.

Over all, the whole campus was filled with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The function concluded with national anthem.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - CBSE RESULT X

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana bore a festive look as the school premises was all aglow with the cheerful and glorious mood on the declaration of annual result of class X. The school added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% results in Class X announced by CBSE.

Chetna Rana apprehended the First Position by scoring 98.4 % marks in aggregate. Her success story was followed by Sonia who fetched 93.8 % marks in aggregate. ""Success is the result of perfection, hard work, loyalty, and persistence.", this statement is aptly proved by the Green Knights with their academic prowess. A total number of 70 students appeared for the SSC where all students emerged in flying colours. The highlights of the result are as follows:

Toppers in Aggregate Scoring (98% to 90%)
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	OVERALL PERCENTAGE
Chetna Rana	98.4 %
Sonia	93.8 %
Liv Johar	93.2 %
Muskan	92 %
Anchal Yadav	91.2%
Ripjeet Kaur	90.6 %
Prabhjot Kaur	90 %

 

Subject Wise Highest Scorers in Aggregate
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	SUBJECT & MARKS
CHETNA RANA	ENGLISH- 100 MATHEMATICS-100 SCIENCE-100 SOCIAL SCIENCE-96
VANSH ARORA	INFORMATION TECHNOLGY-99
PRABHJOT KAUR	PUNJABI-97
RASHI TIWARI	HINDI-95

 

No. of Students Scoring A1 Grade (Positional Grade)
SUBJECT	TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS APPEARED	NO. OF STUDENTS SCORED A1 GRADE
MATHEMATICS	70	20
ENGLISH		18
SCIENCE		9

 

The admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their astounding performance. He articulated that it is sheer testimony to the fact that Subhash Nagar Branch continues to invest in the development of young minds who are the future of our nation. He said that school is looking forward to continuing with the same spirit and to give such an excellent result in the future as well. He motivated the students by saying that untired efforts never go unrewarded and inspired them to put more endeavour in the coming years and to be the best of their own version. He appreciated the efforts of CBSE to prepare the board results with great keenness and eagerness.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated students and teachers for their relentless dedication and untiring efforts that have taken Green Land to the towering heights of success and accomplishments. She heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through final exams with flying colours. It was a matter of great pride.

It was a joyous and proud moment for all. The Green Land Champions were cherished by one and all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana - CBSE RESULT XII

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% result in Class XII Annual Result announced by CBSE. In yet another outstanding academic feat, the diligent scholars of School earned themselves a place in the annals of history by the dint of their perseverance and concerted efforts. Nandini Thakur of Commerce Stream and Vansh Sohi of Science Stream topped by scoring 97.8 % and 97.2 % respectively in aggregate.

The declaration of Class XII CBSE Examination Result (2021-22) witnessed the exuberance of the meritorious students who dominated the leader board with their cumulative performance. Students, teachers' and parents greeted each other with loads of happiness, smiles & sweets. A total number of 58 students appeared for the SSCE where all students emerged in flying colours. The top scorers of the three streams are as under:

Stream Wise Toppers in Aggregate ( Scoring Highest Marks)
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	OVERALL PERCENTAGE	STREAM
NANDINI THAKUR	97.8 %	COMMERCE
VANSH SOHI	97.2%	NON-MEDICAL
ANMOL KUMAR REHAL	96.8 %	NON-MEDICAL
SONALI	96.8 %	COMMERCE
RAJ KANWAR SINGH	96.4 %	NON-MEDICAL
DIKSHA SHARMA	96.4%	COMMERCE

 

Stream Wise Toppers in Aggregate (Scoring 90 % to 96 %)
Commerce stream
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	OVERALL PERCENTAGE
BrijeshKumar	94.6 %
Rohit Saini	93.2 %
Sahil Rai	93 %
Anshika Chhabra	92.6 %
Manleen Kaur	92.2 %
Kashyap	92 %
Sujal	90.2 %
Science Stream
Mehak Sidhu	93.2  %
Dimple Kumari	91.6 %

 

Subject Wise Highest Scorers in Aggregate
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	SUBJECT & MARKS
NANDINI THAKUR DIKSHA SHARMA SAHIL RAI	ACCOUNTANCY-100
MEHAK SIDHU	ENGLISH-100 PHYSICAL EDUCATION-100
VANSH SOHI	CHEMISTRY-100
NANDINI THAKUR	ECONOMICS-99
DIMPLE KUMARI TANIYA	PAINITNG-99

 

No. of Students Scoring A1 Grade (Positional Grade)
SUBJECT	TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS APPEARED	NO. OF STUDENTS SCORED A1 GRADE
ENGLISH CORE	58	27
ACCOUNTANCY	33	11
ECONOMICS	36	9
PHYSICAL EDUCATION	42	8
CHEMISTRY	15	4
PHYSICS	15	3

While extending his heartiest congratulations to all the students, the revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School inspired them to march ahead into the realms of knowledge with unwavering confidence. He said that education does not mean providing all the answers but the aim of education is to create an inquisitive mind which can find the answers for himself and within himself.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics throughout the year and have got through final exams with flying colours. She motivated the students to make hard work key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in the forthcoming session.

Over all, the school premise was charged with exhilaration, vigour and cheerfulness on stupendous annual result. The parents and children were in triumphant mood.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized ‘Shower Feast’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized ‘Shower Feast’ for the enthusiastic and jubilant little angles of ‘Kindergarten Wing’ to get relief from the scorching heat and to enjoy the showers of rain and to relish the monsoon season.

The tiny tots welcomed the monsoon -the season of rain by singing songs, walking, dancing, hopping, jumping and waving their multi-hued umbrellas in the rain. They enjoyed playing and dancing with their friends in rain on the popular bollywood numbers. Nature walk in the lush green gardens of the school enthralled the students. Learning by doing helped in vocabulary building where children learnt words like monsoon, raincoat, raindrops, drizzling, gumboots, umbrellas, etc. The teachers were mesmerized on seeing their students having so much fun.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Rain dance is an exciting and enthralling activity for children. It’s the time to beat the summer heat and dance and sing under the blue sky. He further said that Rain Dance Party helped the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that this activity was planned with emphasis on development of physical, emotional, mental and cognitive skills. She enriched the students with the pack of new vocabulary and also taught the importance of rain and measures to prevent themselves from getting drenched in rain.

On the whole it was a great fun for the sweet little children who enjoyed the whole experience of rain and chills in this rising heat.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Van Mahotsav

“Just living is not enough, one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen.

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Van Mahotsav by organising month long Plantation Drive & other activities in its school premises with great vigour and enthusiasm. The motive behind this drive was to foster a culture of responsibility towards Nature among students.

The first week of Van Mahotsav Celebrations was dedicated to “Plantation Drive” to promote afforestation programs and the growth of trees. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII participated in the Plantation Drive enthusiastically. The excitement of the students knew no bounds while they planted the saplings. The students followed teacher's instructions and their efforts proved to be a drop in the ocean to conserve environment.The students planted more than 300 eco friendly plants like Ashoka, Bonsai, Palm, Neem etc. in the school campus and promised to take care of environment.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Planting a tree is much better than wearing a mask to be safe from pollution. He said that deforestation is spreading all over the world. He said that for every tree cut we should plant almost ten saplings every day to cover the loss. He appreciated the efforts of Young Green Knights to move ahead in the process of Afforestation. He said that the Chain of Green Land schools is all committed to make its youngsters an asset for the country.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that One hears about Van Mahotsav very often and can see in newspapers the pictures of prominent people, children as well as other people planting saplings. She said that global warming is increasing day by day and by 2050 million of species will extinct on our Mother Earth. She said that We should stop buying products that are made by destroying the forests and try to ban them and practice the 3R rule- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to lower the need of raw materials from trees.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Guru Purnima

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Guru Purnima with great zeal and enthusiasm. It was celebrated to make the students understand and realise the importance of teachers in their lives.

The teachers organised a special morning assembly to mark the importance of Guru Purnima. The students thanked their teachers through insightful speeches. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students in their classes offered prayers and flowers to Param Sant Kirpal Singh ji Maharaj Ji and worshipped their books for wisdom and knowledge. The students also made ingenious Cards using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting and conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient towards teachers. They thanked them for their untiring efforts to shape their future. The spirit of young Green Knights was not dampened during these unprecedented times as it was evident from the heart throbbing performances by students.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that he inherited the legacy of striving for excellence which has always been the hallmark of Green Land from Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj. He prayed to Sant and Saviour, Param Sant Kirpal Singh JI Maharaj to give all the teachers and gurus strength, vigour and power to serve the society with magnanimity, truthfulness and diligence. He said that the role of a teacher has existed as long as mankind has but the definition of the role has evolved greatly over time. A teacher's role has changed from being a sage on the stage to becoming a facilitator of learning processes.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Knowledge is like a horizon. It Keep on expanding. She extended wishes to all the teachers on the occasion of Guru Purnima and inspired them to guide the minds of young learners to make a better world to live.

On the whole, it was a great day to show sincere gratitude towards teachers.

 

INTER CLASS G.K. QUIZ COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized “An Inter Class G.K Quiz” for the classes IX-XII in which students of all Senior Secondary Wing with four fervent participants from each class gave tough battle to each other. It was very informative and knowledge enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

The participant had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to general science, signs and symbols, sports, states and their capitals and Indian sobriquets. First round was based on Science, English and historical events which was followed by rapid fire and finally the Buzzer round. Every round was a mixed bag with questions from different fields. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. The young Green Knights skilfully answered the questions asked. Though some of the questions were very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The questions put forth to the teams were intriguing and exciting. The audience clapped when the teams answered correctly. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge given to one another. After the neck to neck competition team C represented by Chetna, Sameer Virdi, Sonia, Mohit Saroa and Muskan emerged as winners, while the second position was secured by Sameer Thind, Shubit, Abinav Sharma, Tania and Lalit of Team D and the third position was secured by team B which was represented by Jaspreet Kaur, Prithi,Pankaj, Samar and Anvesha.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. He expressed his pleasure and contentment for the budding quizzers and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

 

INTER CLASS PUNJABI DECLAMATION COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized “Inter Class Punjabi Declamation Competition” for classes IX-XII. The main objective of celebrating the day was to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring the various communities internationally together to eliminate poverty, gender, and physical discrimination, illiteracy, religious discrimination to make a socially integrated society.

“Be the change, you wish to see in the world.”, keeping it in view, the students beautifully presented their views on various topics like Importance of Hard work in Life, Need to save Cultural Heritage, Reasons of Diminishing Warmth in Relationships etc. Each word was signifying as the pearl preserved in a shell. The students participated keenly and expressed their concern emphatically, stressing on the dire need to promote fairness and equity across many aspects of society.

Ridham Beri of class X- Chaucer bagged first position in ‘Inter Class Punjabi Declamation Competition’ second position was captured Sakshi Rani of class XI and third position was won by Sehaj of class IX - Chaucer. The speeches by the senior students lifted the audience spellbound. The activity aimed at exploring and encouraging public speaking in children and giving them a platform to showcase their skill. It was wonderful to watch the enthusiastic students ardently expressing their thoughts.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it is very important to teach youth about social justice. He said that celebration of such days inspires students to look at current and historical events – even their own actions – through the lens of social justice. He said that we should make a world where everyone gets equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Social Justice reminds us that everyone deserves equal opportunities and to be treated without prejudice. She said that the goals of social justice in education should be to make the coming generations more empathetic towards social. She appreciated the efforts of all the participants and encouraged other students too to come forward and participate in such events. She boosted the morale of students by asking them to participate in such type of activities as these activities help the students to develop confidence and improve their communication skills. She also announced the School Secretary of House Council and Class Representatives of class XI.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

INTERNATIONAL MANGO FESTIVAL

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated “International Mango Festival” by organising “A Mango Party” for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing with zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way.

It was a perfect sweet juicy morning to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “Mango” with a fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango Party. The whole classroom was decked up in yellow and green, in tune with the theme of the party. The little angels came dressed in shades of yellow and so did the teachers. The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. They were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds.

Later in the day, the teachers and children were engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, paper tearing and pasting, and drawing of mangoes. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mango better than before, and were proud of the drawings they made. The little chefs participated in the ‘Mango Shake Activity’, where in teachers instructed the students to prepare it in the class. This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango milk shake. Refreshing drinks to sip and music to make the mood were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mango is the king of fruits which offers nutritional values like vitamin-C and vitamin-A. He briefed about the features of this fibrous fruit which helps to boost our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke. He also told about the various forms of its consumption such as- mango shake, ice cream, jam, pickle, chutney etc.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Education is not just a process of giving knowledge for a future job but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide one’s life in a right path. She said that if a plant is carefully nurtured by a gardener, it will become good, and produce better fruits. Therefore, both scholastic & co-scholastic activities provide a good training from the earliest childhood. She appreciated the efforts of parents and students who hand in hand work with the school to provide the best values to their children.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning.

 

WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Chocolate Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the celebrations was to work on speaking skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stretch those creative muscles through fun and interactive activities.

To brighten the day of the students of Primary Classes I to III and to break the monotony of regular teaching, a unique session was conducted through experiential learning. The students expressed their delight by speaking few lines or reciting the poem on their favourite chocolate or chocolate dish. Their mouth-watering expression of chocolates was really admirable. It was followed by Inter-Class Chocolate Pudding Competition which took the onus to create delicious chocolate biscuit ladoos with some sumptuous oreo shake. Children thoroughly enjoyed the wholesome activity as their inner glee was evident from their enthusiastic participation throughout the interactive period.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that children need to be active every day to promote their healthy growth and development. He articulated that the kids who establish healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age will carry them - and their benefits - forward for the rest of their lives.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara encouraged the little students to hone their skills of listening and speaking right from the primary stage. Through her vibrant presence, she encouraged the students to embrace their co-curricular space and reiterated the importance of creativity in education in the 21st century. She also emphasized on the relevance of reading in contemporary education process and being a gateway to uncover the different facets of learning.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated 8th International Yoga Day with enthusiastic participation of more than 500 students, faculty and staff under the guidelines of the Government of India and CBSE. Keeping in mind the physical and mental well-being of one’s self, the young Green Knights participated in the Yoga Sessions.

“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self”, Keeping it in view, A Power Point Presentation was shown to the students of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G demonstrating various Asanas and Importance of Yoga in One’s Life. All the participants were introduced to Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Dhyana, Kapalbhati, Bhadrasana, Surya Namaskar etc. A zero hour was created to facilitate yoga and train students how to do it and educate them about its benefits. Students of classes I to XII demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar chanting. Warm up exercises were taken and all the students performed a few Asanas like Sarvang Asana, Surya Namaskara, Natraja Asana, Matysa Asana etc. The importance of Asanas was explained simultaneously. The students of senior classes demonstrated human pyramid with various yoga postures and Surya Namaskar respectively.

It was followed by a slogan writing competition through which the students of classes VI to VIII gave a message of practising in Yoga which is a way of making us mentally, spiritually and physically sound. yoga teachers helped the students learn yoga to keep physically fit and mentally healthy. The young prodigies also briefed about the essence of Yogic exercises on the health of individuals.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Yoga is the best fitness regime for your body, heart and mind and it is the best therapy to keep your mind and body calm. He encouraged the students to practice regular yoga to remain fit, improve concentration and to promote good health and create an atmosphere of peace, love and harmony.

Our most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. She said that our aim is to make our students healthy by ensuring wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga and its impact on the health. She encouraged the students to practice regular yoga to remain fit, improve concentration and to promote good health and create an atmosphere of peace, love and harmony.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every student.

 

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated World Environment Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of this activity was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

On World Environment Day, the students resonated a clear message of healing the planet through a rally led by the members of Eco Club. They displayed the message that we must start now and we must work together because everyone has a role to play in reviving the world’s ailing ecosystems. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students of classes IX to XII participated in Slogan Writing Activity in which they exhibited their sentiments through ingenious and thought-provoking slogans which represented the ways to conserve environment.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that nature should not be undervalued and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in preservation and conservation of environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well being and courageous behaviour. He appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. It was the human creative mind that gave birth to this extraordinary idea of using unwanted material in a useful way. She said that in today’s world recycling has a very important place. There are a lot of things around that are labelled as dump. But the irony is that most of the dump collected is useful for others, if recycled. Hence utilizing the best from unwanted things has become a generic necessity of every human’s life.

On the whole, World Environment Day celebrations galvanized more students and parents than any other event showing that more than ever people care is very concerned about global healing and environmental issues.

 

MARTYRDOM DAY OF GURU ARJAN DEV JI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed martydom day of our fifth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji wth devotion and religious tradition in the virtual classes.

As a mark of commemorating the martyrdom of the fifth Guru- Guru Arjan Dev Ji, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The talented orator, Mannat Chauhan of class IX narrated the martyrdom details of Guru Sahib in the congregation. The school choir created an aura of mysticism and spirituality by reciting soulful Shabads and Poems- “Tera Kiya Meetha Laage and Tatti Tavi te Baitha Ae” from “Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.” The entire virtual ambience was drenched with spirituality which mesmerized each & everyone. It was followed by an informative and enlightening documentary based on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara offered her obeisance and heartfelt tribute to the martyr soul and motivated the students to follow his teachings and accept happiness and miseries with the same state of mind, as being given by the merciful God.

The Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra threw light on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev and motivated all to follow the footsteps of our gurus who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives to serve humanity. He said Sri Guru Arjan Dev sowed the seeds of martyrdom, which became the heritage of the the world.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji who sacrificed his life against the tyranny and oppression of the then ruler who used to put pressure to change religion. She said that Guru Ji’s most important contribution to the community is the step in the separate consolidation of Guru Granth Sahib as the sole and authentic holy book for all of us.

On the whole, the heavenly and spiritual congregations concluded with Ardaas and Prasad distribution among students and teachers.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - Inter-House Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an Inter-House Competition on occasion of Anti-Tobacco Day & World Environment Day. The students of Middle Wing participated in ‘Poster Making Competition’ on the occasion of “Anti-Tobacco Day” with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.

The students participated in Poster Making Competition based on the theme- “Tobacco is killing us and our plant, Threat to our environment and Time to quit. .” The students were introduced with the rules and regulations of the competition and participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the competition, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious posters using different quotes and designs. In Category-II, the students also participated in Slogan Writing Competition, in which the students wrote slogans, thoughts and ideas to sensitize all on the issues of water conservation.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that that Tobacco is a threat to development. He said that use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens development of any nation whose people are more into smoking. He said that nature should not be undervalued and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in preservation and conservation of environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well-being and courageous behavior. He appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. Tobacco is a threat to development. Stressing upon the importance of having a healthy body to house a healthy mind, she said that use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens development of any nation whose people are more into smoking.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - CONSTITUTED ECO CLUB

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Branch, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana constituted Eco Club in its school premises. The main objective to establish Eco Club was to motivate the students to keep their surroundings green and clean by undertaking plantation of trees and to promote ethos of conservation of water by optimizing the use of water.

“The students are the change makers,” keeping it in mind, the massive environment conservation campaign was kick started in the school premises in which more than 50 young Green Knights voluntarily pledged to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities and projects. It was a day imbued with a sense of pride, humility to help the students feel the sense of responsibility to conserve environment. Mannat Chauhan of Class VIII and Harmanpreet Singh and Satvik Bhola of Class X delivered a speech in which they described the ill- effects of plastic and motivated the students to refrain from the uses of plastic in their daily life to conserve environment. The energetic booming performance of young Green Knights enthralled the audience by giving the message of saving environment through their singing performance.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara conferred badges & sashes to the newly elected office bearers of Eco Club. The Eco Club was further divided in five groups representing the five elements of nature i. e Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Mr. Hanish Gautam and Mrs. Parminder Kaur of Science Department were chosen as Presedient and Vice-President respectively. Nakash Bhakhri and Shlok Kalia of class XII were elected as Student President and Student Vice-President of the Eco Club which represented Agni House the source of energy and power. It was followed by badge ceremony of group leaders who boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads. Group Leaders Harmanpreet Singh of class X (Aakaash Group), Prithi Kaler of Class X (Vayu Group), Nisha of Class X (Prithvi) and Arshpreet Kaur of Class XII (Jal Group) were adorned with sashes and badges. It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the office bearers of Eco Club pledging to create awareness and sensitivity about various environmental issues; to develop skills, positive attitudes and ethics towards environment.

Our well-regarded Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools articulated that Eco club in school will empower students to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities and projects. He said that it will empower students to explore environmental concepts and actions beyond the confines of a syllabus or curriculum.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the exuberance & efforts of young green knights and said that environmental issues have been the key focus of Group of Green Land Schools. She said that the Eco Club will play an important role in creating environmental awareness amongst the future generation. She said that such activities fulfill students’ desire to have joyful learning and be productive while meeting with friends and to make a positive impact on their local environment and the country.

It was indeed a joyous and memorable day for the Eco Warriors. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - LSSC HANDS ON ACTIVITY

For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana proved its mettle once again in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Hands on Activities Competition organised for the students Primary Wing.

More than 15 schools participated in the said competition in which the young Green Knights performed extremely well. The competition was held in two categories. The talented students Chhavi and Gorvi of Class III participated in Category I with utmost dedication and presented their activity on Science Exploration and clinched a position of Ist runners up Trophy. Radhika and Harleen Kaur of Class V participated in category II and represented their activity in Spectacular Science and baged IInd runners up trophy in the Hands on Activities Competition.

The most Illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated and motivated the students to work hard and said If you have to toil for anything, the final outcome is that much sweeter. He inspired the students to believe in themselves never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusions.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of science. She enthused that wanting to achieve is the most important step in achievement.

On the whole, the young prodigious were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in the field in next opportunities.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - BUDDHA PURNIMA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Buddha Purnima with great fervour and devotion. The objective of celebration of this day was to celebrate the birth anniversary and enlightenment of Lord Buddha.

A special assembly was organised in the school where students learnt about the life and noble teachings of Lord Budhha. On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Lord Buddha were shared with the students in form of speeches. The students and teachers recited the “Buddham Sharnam Gacchami” which made the whole environment religious and pious.

The young impressionable minds pledged to live a righteous life and follow the ethical principles of Buddhism, including respect for life, respect for others' property and respect for our pure nature, Respect for honesty and respect for a clear mind.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Budddha Purnima is one of the most important festivals of the India. The day marks the birth anniversary and enlightenment day of Lord Buddha the founder of Budddhism. While extending his wishes on this pious occassion, he said that we should follow the teachings of Lord Buddha and follow the path on non-violence and live and let live others with peace and harmony.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, described Him as a social reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Lord Buddha, we all should live a life of simplicity and piety and should not get attached to materialistic world. If we follow His teachings sincerely, we can build a better world.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - International Day of Families

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, organized a Role-Play competition for the students of Primary Wing. The objective of this competition was to develop confidence and to promote the skills of effective public speaking among the students.

“Children are great imitators, give them something great to imitate”, keeping it in view, A Role Play Competition based on the theme “My Family” was conducted for the students of classes I to III. It was really a fun filled and splendid event. All the actors for the role play put up their best show. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. It proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The ideas were executed so well by the students and their acting was superb.

The commendable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that Support is vital for success in life and a family is the place where support can be most sincerely felt. He applauded the efforts of all the participants and appealed parents to provide healthy environment to their children as a child's learning and socialization are most influenced by their family since the family is the child's primary social group.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great learning experience for the little ones to showcase their potential and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The whole atmosphere was so spell binding and enthralling.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - POOL PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized A Splash Pool Party for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing with fun and frolic. Water Play activities were solemnized to promote multitude of wonderful developments and learning opportunities like enhancement of gross and fine motor skills and imagination of the little ones.

A Splash Pool Party was a break from regular routine work and children welcomed it wholeheartedly. Children in colourful swimsuits came swarming into the child friendly pool and enjoyed wading through waters under the guidance of professional coaches and had a gala time. They enjoyed the music and had a mind-blowing time at the photo booth, especially created for them.

This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango shake. Refreshing drinks to sip in the cool pool and music to make the mood, were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time. Also, they played gleefully with balloons and balls in the splash pool. It was not long before the wary faces filled with frolic! Tiny-tots were dressed in colourful swimming costumes for pool party. They tapped their feet to famous rain songs and recited poems of rainy day.

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that the main motive of organising the pool party was using it as effective stress buster in the hectic school schedule. He said that it is very important for the education authorities to ensure that students are not over burdened with the school curriculum and are able to devote sufficient time for the overall personality development.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Water play activities in young children strengthen motor skills, build balance and the ability to propel and navigate. She also made sure that the kids were provided utter security and were under severe vigilance of observant teachers during the party. Her happiness knew no bounds to see her tiny tots participating joyfully.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning, events, celebrations and much more. At the end of the session, the kids were still beaming and in no hurry to beat a retreat!

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - MOTHERS' DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated Mothers’ Day with zeal and fervor in the school premises. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their mothers. The young, enthusiastic Green Knights expressed their love and affection for their mothers through participating in ‘Cooking Without Fire’ and ‘Card Making Competition’.

“God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mother.”, Keeping this in mind, the students of Primary Wing had something special and unique to bring a smile on their beloved mother’s face. They passionately got involved in making beautiful greeting cards for their mothers. The bulletin boards were decorated with these beautiful cards and conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents.

An Inter House ‘Cooking Without Fire Activity’ was organized for Senior Secondary class students with zeal and enthusiasm. It was a treat to watch the young ones chopping, dicing and easily mixing and matching the fruits and vegetables of their choice, seasoning with some spices and dressings. The participants explained the speciality of their dishes along with the importance of including salad in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay. They prepared cool refreshing Mock tail Bonanza with loads of fizz & mint and presented them with appetizing names like Banana Bonkers, Oreo Milk Share, Tango Mango & Tangy Juices.

Cleanliness, safety, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgment. The participants' creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouthwatering salad. The judges exhorted upon the students to make salad eating a routine habit for enabling them to maintain a healthy life. The children were judged on their creativity, presentation, innovative quality and taste.

The high - esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the word “Mother” itself is symbolic to God. He said that mother is that ordinary-looking person in our life, that does all the extra-ordinary things for her kids well-being. He articulated that mothers have been working exceptionally well during their lifetime, no matter whether she is a mother of a great political leader like Gandhi Ji or a sport-tycoon like Sachin Tendulkar, their role can never be overlooked.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Mother’s day is a special day for all children and mothers as; it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. She stressed that the role of the mothers is of utmost importance to the children. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. She appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt. She further inspired the children to inculcate virtuous deeds and resort to ethical ways that makes the parents happy and contented.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - RED CROSS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Red Cross Day in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sir J Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement.

On this occasion, an awareness programme was organized with the theme First Aid in an amplified manner to provide on the basic first aid training and to make the children aware of diverse and innovative range of services to the humanity. The theme behind it was to disseminate first aid knowledge and skills among young people.

The live demonstrations were given by the teachers on various emergency scenarios and how to remain calm and deal efficiently in such situations. First Aid Kit activity was also organized for the students of classes I to V wherein every class maintained their own first aid kit.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the untiring efforts of Corona Warriors who are voluntarily working for the benefit of the people in distress during this pandemic. On the occasion of World Red Cross Day, he told everyone to join hands to make everyone in this world healthier and happier again and motivated everyone to stay safe and stay at home to break the chain of spread of Coronavirus.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara stressed on the importance of conducting such events which help in disseminating first aid knowledge to save themselves and their loved ones from unexpected hazards such as severe bleeding, fainting, spells etc. She exhorted the students to be helping hands and to lead a life of service to reaffirm our commitment to the humanity.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - RABINDRANATH TAGORE JAYANTI

“The burden of the self is lightened when I laugh at myself” – Rabindranath Tagore

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized an Inter Section Poetry Recitation Competition for the students of classes VI to VIII to celebrate “Tagore Jayanti” in its school premises. The purpose of the competition was to instill a love for poetry and to develop recitation skills among the students and make their acquaintance with the famous poem composed by Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore.

The recital of Tagore’s poem’s by the students marked the commencement of the celebration. One of the participants recited and enacted Tagore’s famous poem titled ‘Where the mind is without fear’, which enthralled the audience. The celebration included immaculate rendition of Tagore’s famous poems from the book ‘Geetanjali’, ‘Freedom’, Last Curtain’, पिंजरे की चिड़िया थी.., चल तू अकेला!, कुसुम etc. were the most riveting performances and were highly applauded by the judges. Each participant was given 2-3 minutes for recitation of the poem.The most riveting performances exhibited great enthusiasm and radiance in their performance and were highly applauded by all. The students excelled in memorizing and reciting the poetry of their choice with confidence and control in voice modulation, expressions and other criteria. The judges appreciated and applauded the performance of the participants and judged them on the parameters like voice, rhythm, confidence, presentation and modulation etc.

Our well-regarded Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, articulated that when power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations and when power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. He said that Poetry helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the exuberance & efforts of participants in general & applauded the winners in particular. She reminded of the fact that participating in the event itself is a great achievement as it reflects self-assurance & poise of an individual and helps to develop his/her personality.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the Green Knights and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana observed National Firefighters day in its school premises. The objective of celebrating this day was to honour the work and sacrifice made by firefighting professionals.

"Heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place .", Keeping in view, A short documentary on the significance of the day was shown to the students of classes Pre. Nursery to III. The students of Pre. Nursery also participated in Role Play activity and came dressed up as firefighters and spoke about the rescuers and their contribution in the society.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Figherfighters are rescuers who are extensively trained in firefighting and rescuing people from dangerous situations. He said that firefighters are real superheroes who put their lives in jeopardy to save our life on a day-to-day basis.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed. While thanking the brave hearts, she said that firefighters go through immense pressure and training to keep us protected.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - Investiture Ceremony

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana earmarked the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ with high degree of sincerity & enthusiasm investing its outstanding students as office bearers. It was a day imbued with a sense of pride, humility and leadership to help the students feel the sense of responsibility and keeping the tradition of the institution.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara conferred badges & sashes to the newly elected school council. The council comprised of Senior Head Boy_Abhinav (XII Medical_) & Senior Head Girl_Sneha (XII Comm.) and Junior Head Boy Divyansh_ & Junior Head Girl Sneha_ from _VI_std. who boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads. House Minister- Ms. Manpreet Kaur, Deputy House Minister-Ms.Manpreet Kaur, Captain- Saurav (XII Comm.) & Vice Captain-Mohd. Sahil (XII Science) of Jagriti House, House Minister- Ms. Manpreet Kaur, Deputy House Minister-Ms. Alka, Captain- Ankita (XII Humanities) & Vice Captain-Prithi (X Bacon) of Jyoti House, House Minister-Ms. Lavinder, Deputy House Minister-Ms. Shivangi, Captain- Sagar Naksar (XII Non-Medical) & Vice Captain-Sameer Thind (XII Non-Medical) of Kirti House & House Minister- Ms. Kavita, Deputy House Minister-Ms. Isha Bajaj, Captain-Palak Thakur (XII Medical) & Vice Captain- Sania Bano(XII Comm.) of Shakti House, Prefects of all the houses and all Class Representatives were adorned with sashes and badges. It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the elected School Council pledging solidarity, loyalty and devotion to their alma mater. The names of teachers who were chosen as the House Minister and Deputy Minister were also announced formally in the investiture ceremony.

The most admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Educator cum Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it's important for students to experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, to learn the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities, and achieving tasks effectively. He said that choosing student leaders provides them an opportunity to learn to identify and display effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated them and admonished them to be impartial and honest in discharging their duties. She also exhorted them to uphold the rules and values of school. She reminded them that with position comes responsibility towards themselves, their school and peers and struggles help one to achieve heights. She advised them to be role models and extended a supporting hand to the students’ council for the smooth running of the school.

On the whole, the stage lit up with vibrant colors of the different flags and the event reinstated the faith in the caliber and leadership of the future generation.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Near Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated International Dance Day in its school premises. The goal of celebrations was to celebrate this day and enjoy the art form that cuts across political, cultural and ethnic barriers.

“Dance is an art that imprints on the soul,” keeping it in view, an inter class dance competition was organized for the students of Kindergarten and Primary Wing. The competition began with the cordial welcome of Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara. It was followed by Guru Vandana-“reverence for the teacher” in which the students expressed their thanks and gratitude to our omnipresent Guru Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj for always guiding, imparting knowledge and wisdom to all the students.

It was followed by the announcement of rules of the said competition. The talented students showcased their talent through various dance items like Cultutal Dance-Giddha, Patriotic & Bollywood Mashup. A Tribute to Corona Warriors through delightful and pleasing dance performance proved to be an icing on the cake. The hall echoed with loud music and clapping by the audience.

The most admirable Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Educator cum Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Dance is the way to express your emotions and feelings and dance is also the way to relax your body. He said that India is a country whose rich dance heritage has inspired many international dance forms. He said that performing arts being an integral part of education provide the students the opportunity to engage the mind, body and emotions. He appreciated the efforts of green knights who participated in the said competition.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that kids love to dance and they can dance to the rhythms of music, which bring out their inner dancing star & learn a medley of dance moves from around the world. She said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun and excitement through the spirit of competition. She applauded the efforts of the students & motivated to grab all the opportunities

On the whole, it was really an amazing sight to see students dancing with a bright smile and confidence.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - WORLD BOOK DAY

“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organized an Inter Class Book Reading Competition for the students of Primary Classes . Its main motive was to encourage the young students’ understanding and love for literature, improve spoken expression and to inculcate the habit of reading.

The activity began with a sparkle, it was a fun-packed day with children immersed in a plethora of activities to develop an understanding of how books can entertain and inspire all of us. All students of Primary Wing read story books, comics, magazines etc. in English, Hindi and Punjabi language. They thoroughly enjoyed this stress-free activity as it ignited the minds of the young learners. The young Green Knights also came dressed up as their favourite character and spoke a few lines about the same. After reading the books, they wrote book reviews. The students with best book reviews received Certificate of Appreciation. The entire day witnessed great exhilaration and excitement all around the school campus.

Our cherished Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature. He articulated that since the students of today’s age lack the passion for reading, this book reading activity will bring a positive change among students. He further said that these kinds of activities help the child to develop confidence, improve vocabulary and also help the students to inculcate self-confidence.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that reading is an investment, which has great returns and books are our true friends. The magic of books has been there since time immemorial. She, further, encouraged the students to read as much as they can which will add magic to their lives. She thanked and appreciated the students and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was a day of flurry and excitement, with the children being fruitfully engaged and getting exposure to the magic of language and literature.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - EARTH DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana celebrated in the school premises to sensitise the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level. A Thumb Printing and Poster Making Activity were conducted to commemorate the Earth Day.

“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share., keeping it in view, the tiny tots of KG Wing participated in Thumb Printing Activity in which they used their motor skills and created a spectacular collection of colourful thumb impressions on trees, flowers, animals etc. which they drew by themselves. The said activity helped in creating an artsy bond between the teachers and the students. This bunch of thumb print activity brought out the imagination and creativity of the children. It also enhanced their fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and cognitive skills.

An Inter House Poster Making Competition was organised for the students of classes IX to XII. Students designed the beautiful posters on the various themes like ‘Invest In Our Planet’, ‘Restore Our Earth’, ‘Protect Our Species’ and ‘It’s our turn to lead’. Students were asked to express their ideas through paintings and sketches. The young learners displayed their artistic skills through an array of posters. Students of all the four houses participated in the competition with immense zeal and enthusiasm and made beautiful posters which gave the message of saving our Mother Earth. It was a great opportunity to watch these young minds creating and displaying their ideas on paper. The students thoroughly enjoyed these activities.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Earth has always given us every comfort and necessity of life. It takes care of everyone like a mother and we must also protect it and care for it in the best way. He further motivated the young Green Knights to create a greener world before it becomes a fantasy to our next generation.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Earth Day is a global event. We all must make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how we can help in protecting it. She inspired everyone to save flora and fauna, soil and water from growing industrialization and urbanization. She appreciated the efforts of students and reminded them of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth” and also encouraged them to continue taking steps towards saving the planet.

On the whole, the school premises was filled with heart-warming and ecologically poignant posters drawn by students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - WORLD HERITAGE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised a Collage Making Activity on occasion of ‘World Heritage Day’ in the school premises. The main aim of the competition was to make students aware about India and world's famous monuments and heritage sites.

A special morning assembly was organized to mark the importance of World Heritage Day. The students of Primary Classes were introduced with the rules and regulations of the trivial activities based on the theme- Cultural heritage of India, Diversity of world and nature to enkindle and induce love for our country’s heritage. As part of the celebrations students experienced the varied flavours of the country’s rich cultural legacy through various activities.

The students learnt about Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sheesh Mahal, Red Fort, India Gate, Jallianwala Bagh etc. with an endeavor to sensitize the children about their rich cultural heritage. A symbol of City Beautiful, Open Hand Monument, Taj Mahal and famous monuments of Andhra Pradesh i.e Charminar, Falaknuma Palace, Golconda fort etc. were drawn by the students as Part of World Heritage Day. An informative and enlightening powerpoint presentation based on the day was also shared with the students to make them realize the need to protect places of historic importance.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that World Heritage Day encourages us to celebrate all the world's cultures and to bring awareness about important cultural monuments. He motivated and advised the students to participate in preserving and conserving the monuments and cultural heritage of India.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Green Land Schools regularly hold awareness events for major UN observance days. She said that a national heritage enhances our pride first by promoting a sense of national identity and it brings people of different castes, races, cultures and ethnicity together under a shared history. She said that National heritages also help people to gain more understanding of their ancient cultures and past. She encouraged the students to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wide context of the great diversity of cultures and beliefs that make up the world and nation.

On the whole, it was a delight to watch the enthralling mosaic where students displayed their artistic potential and creativity.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - GRADUATION CEREMONY & CULTURAL BONANZA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, organised ‘Graduation Ceremony’ of all the three Sessions 2019-20, 20-21 and 21-22 and Cultural Bonanza amidst great zest, effervescence and euphoria. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebration was bound to be a befitting occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. S. Daljeet Singh Grewal (MLA, Ludhiana East) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. The celebration as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest by the Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu and Mrs. Geetika and eminent member of School Management Committee.

All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by invoking on spiritual divinity with "Ganesh Vandana'. A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra in the form of an orchestral Sufi train journeying through various mystical and Sufi stations.

Harleen Kaur of Class V and Jaspreet Kaur of Class X delivered a speech in which they portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. The function included a series of thematic performances. The graceful dancers of Kindergarten left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performance. Another show stealing performance was the presentation of ‘Old Bollywood Numbers’ which spell bounded the audience. The sublime energy of the unmatched zeal and rhythm of ‘Hawa Hawai Dance’ by the students of Pre. Primary and Primary Wing enthralled the audience with their stimulating performance. A power packed performance on “Butterfly Dance” by the students of Primary Wing left the audience spell-bound. They were flabbergasted to see the balancing acts by the young Green Knights.

It was followed by the Graduation Ceremony to felicitate the toddlers graduating from Kindergarten to Primary Wing with the feel of stepping ahead a significant phase of school life. The gala event was attended by parents who were excited when they saw their tiny tots dressed in Graduation robes and caps walking the stage to beget ceremonial certificates. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit.

Vibrant music, dance, breathtaking and highly coordinated movements promptly set the tone and mood of the atmosphere. Their energetic booming and clapping coaxed the audience to sway to its lively beats. Another heart stealing performance was a Song - ‘Moments’ presented by the students for the graduating students to wish them good luck for the future.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, hon'ble Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools addressed the august gathering and congratulated the parents & the students for their first graduation ceremony. He lauded the parent’s efforts, perseverance, motivation and support that contributed to the successful completion of their child's pre-school. He said that parents and teachers are like a caring potter who shape and mould the child with tender love, care into a confident individual. He assured that the children will continue to be nurtured with knowledge, values and dedication as they continue their education at Green Land.

The most memorable moments of the function were marked by the precious words of advice and appreciation by Chief Guest S. Daljeet Singh Grewal (MLA, Ludhiana East) during his address to the students and parents. He lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a message-oriented programme showing the importance of sustainable development.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the parents and tiny tots of kindergarten and said "This event is like planting a high dream in the tender minds. She appealed the parents to give their precious time to their young ones so that we may feel proud for them in the future. She thanked the worthy guest for sparing their valuable time for the young scholars. Parent representatives expressed their gratitude towards the school and the teachers in instilling humility and self-esteem in their children through varied spectrum of activities.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem. It was indeed a joyous and memorable day for the little ones as they received their Graduation Certificates from the guests.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - HEALTHY TIFFIN PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana organised a Healthy Tiffin Activity in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Looking at alluring advertisements of famous food chains, the school took an initiative to inculcate healthy eating habits among the tiny tots of classes KG to III.

A gamut of activities were planned for our young learners who explored their artistic self as they designed colourful headgears of fruits , thus proclaiming Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy. Going the salubrious way, the tiny tots displayed their Tiffin which was vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of nourishing Balanced Diet. Students brought complete materials (like table mats, spoons, table napkins, etc.) from their home to present the delicious food. The competition was an initiative by the school teachers to promote eating of healthy wholesome meals and saying no to junk food.

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman Chain of Green Land Schools said that proper nutrition is vital for good health and we must remind people to consistently eat well. He said that food is everyone’s responsibility and inspired the students to pledge to not to waste even one grain of food. He said that we should ensure that in our own personal capacities, we contribute towards food security which will help to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. She applauded the students for their enthused contribution and elucidation of each component present in their food. She exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. According to her along with Academics, one should eat healthy food, balanced diet.

Over-all, it was a learning experience for young Green Knights.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - HAWAN CEREMONY FOR NEW SESSION 2022-23

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodehwal, Ludhiana organized a ‘Ceremonial Hawan’ in its premises with religious zeal and fervour to commemorate the new academic session.The Hawan ceremony was especially dedicated to seek blessings of Almighty for His Grace for a fulfilling session ahead.

The most revered, the Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools – Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Dr. Vijayata, Director Green Land Schools were among the galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion. The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara offered a floral welcome to the eminent guests. Students and teachers were also present with gleeful faces seeking the blessing and to be the part of this holy rites.

The ceremony started with soul striving rendering Bhajans followed by Hawan with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and offerings to the sacred fire. The learned priest, Sh. Ajay Vashisht chanted the sacred mantras to purify the environment, and later the students of Class IX to XII along with their teachers poured holy offerings into sanctified fire amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras. The fragrance of the ‘Samagri’ kindled the golden flames and spread the positive vibration and energy all around. Amidst hymns and chanting of Mantras, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion.

All the students very enthusiastically participated in Hawan Ceremony and made all arrangements which included making of Yagya Kund, arranging Samagri etc.

The well-regarded, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as righteous individuals and guided them to follow the principles of diligence, punctuality and discipline to achieve success in life. He further, blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years with positive energy flowing to fulfil the real purpose of the Hawan.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the first day of Navratri was chosen for Hawan ceremony as it marks the arrival of Goddess Durga. She said that auspicious ceremony was aimed at infusing a sense of devotion into the students and was conducted to introduce them to the righteous virtuous value system of the school. She emphasized upon the students the importance of following our traditions and embracing congruous new trends for a wholesome development. She encouraged one and all to carry forward the institution’s glorious legacy.

On the whole, the Hawan was performed religiously under the divine fervour spirituality and concluded with an ‘Arti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana - COMMENCEMENT OF NEW SESSION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Chowk, Ludhiana reopened its doors and welcomed the students with new energy and fresh new vibes. The students entered the premises with jolly feelings of excitement and enthusiasm. There was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as their teachers. The classes were beautifully decorated and filled the students with pride. The students were welcomed back in traditional Indian culture. The teachers welcomed the children by applying tilak and showering flowers. The whole campus was reverberated with the chanting of mantras.

“A Teachers Training Session” was conducted by Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara before the opening of the school which helped the teachers to explore new ways to teaching through audio-visual aids with the aim to bring qualitative changes in teaching learning process and making it student friendly.

The admirable, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that School is the basic foundation of knowledge being imparted to a child. He said that from the last two years conditions were not favourable for students due to Covid 19 pandemic which led to the closure of physical schools. He said that physical presence of students in a school gives them chance to acquire confidence and promotes over all development. He motivated the students that despite obstacles that may arise, we must always believe in our ability to rise above challenges and come out stronger on the other end and inspired them to study with passion to achieve success.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara welcomed the students and motivated them to do their study with passion. While addressing the students, she said that a new academic session gives an opportunity to look ahead and work harder to make it a better and a brighter future. She also informed the students about the upcoming events and inspired them to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co- scholastic. She advised the students to take balanced diet including liquids. She also addressed the teachers to be life long learners and play a positive role as a facilitator to inspire the young learners and prepare them for the future.

On the whole, the entire campus was echoed with enthusiasm and positive vibrancy.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana Holds Two Days- Interaction Session with Parents

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Chowk, Ludhiana organised Two Days- Interaction Session with Parents of classes Pre. Nursery to III in its premises. The main aim of this interaction session was to plan strategies to reduce the negative effects created by the disconnect of students from the school system due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The session began by welcome of all the parents. The young orators Jasnoor, Gorvi and Simran enlightened the audience with their speeches and poems. It was followed by singing performances by the talented students of school. The harmonious and melodious performances by Mayank, Harman, Anmol Kumar Rehal, Vansh Sohi, Raj Kanwar and Sahil helped the parents’ eyes to be glued to the stage. The entire program was mesmerising and the parents appreciated the teachers for the tremendous effort put in training their children to perfection.

The session was led by renowned educator, social reformer and Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra. He said that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on education and the students were affected the most due to school closures at the onset of lockdown induced by COVID-19. He said that the pandemic posed several challenges in schools which included an expected learning loss.

He gave a brief outline of the achievements of the school, its policies and infrastructure. He articulated that the Chain of Green Land Schools is truly making all sincere efforts to create innovators for a skilled India with the introduction of World Class Play Station for Kindergarten Wing, New Indoor Stadium Equipped with Solar System Technique, 8 new digitalized labs etc. He said that the labs will be designed to inculcate skills such as design mind set, computational thinking, adaptive learning etc., to be in synch with the global scenario. He added that all Green Land Branches will provide free of cost coaching for all subjects and competitive exams, free IETLS training for classes XI and XII. He urged the students to join hands to bridge the learning gaps and to work towards the holistic development of the students. He also answered all the queries of parents and assured the parents that Chain of Green Land Schools is committed to promote quality education and make

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara welcomed the parents on behalf of the school management and the staff. While addressing the gathering, she briefed the parents about the changes in New Education Policy. She extended her heartfelt gratitude to all the Parents, Patrons and well-wishers for their unprecedented support and co-operation.

On the whole, it was a very enlightening and interactive session.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana RESULT DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Chowk, Ludhiana bore a festive look as the school premises was all aglow with the cheerful and glorious mood on the declaration of Second Term Result of classes Pre. Nursery to VIII. In order to halt gatherings, the school scheduled Parent Teacher Meeting in altered time slots, citing the risk of the Coronavirus.

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” This statement is aptly proved by the Green knights. During the PTM, the teachers shared the strengths of their wards and particular areas where there is scope for more improvement. Various charts, slogans and display were prepared for the students. As every coin has two sides, some students looked nervous yet excited about their result. A Picto-Booth was adorned for the students to capture the memories of their annual result.

The school staff welcomed the parents and students to receive their progress report.

The Dr. Rajesh Rudhra,Revered Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools acknowledged the students for their superb accomplishment in the annual result. He articulated that a lot of people would like to move mountains, but few of them are willing to practice on small hills. Talking about the importance of education, he affirmed that centuries ago, battles were fought with swords and shields. Today, battles are fought with knowledge and intelligence. He congratulated the students for empowering themselves with education. He also appreciated the painstaking efforts taken by the students and staff members.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics throughout the year and have got through final exams with flying colors. She motivated the students to make hard work key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in the forthcoming session.

Over all, the school premise was charged with exhilaration, vigor and cheerfulness on stupendous annual result. The parents and children were in triumphant mood.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Martyrs’ Day

But Man's duty is to try and endeavour, success depends upon chance and environments.'. Bhagat Singh

The Chain of Green Land Schools observed Martyrs’ Day to pay homage to three extraordinary revolutionaries of India who were hanged to death by the British, namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar who sacrificed their life defending the sovereignty of the nation.

The congregation began by paying heart-felt obeisance to the young martyrs of India. The Principals, along with staff members paid floral tribute to Bhagat Singh Ji, Sukhdev Ji, and Rajguru Ji who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation. In the premises of New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, a special morning assembly started by an expressive and soul rendering speech by Sahil of class XII on the life of Shaheed- E- Azam Bhagat Singh ji. The inspirational thoughts of Bhagat Singh Ji reverberated in the assembly. it was followed by a heart felt poem on " Bharat Desh Ki Azadi" in which the young reciter- Gurpartap of Class VI poured out his heart and soul while reciting it. Rikhil, Chirag and Harshit of Class X of sang a melodious song honouring the brave souls.

The High-Esteemed Chairman, Chain of green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Shaheed-E -Azam Bhagat Singh Ji practised was fearless in speaking the truth. He said that Bhagat Singh became an inspiration for youngsters due to his daring adventures. He said that special emphasis is laid on patriotic values in Group of Green Land Schools by organising various activities to impart messages given by our martyrs and make students realise value of sacrifices made by Indians for the pride and honour of the nation.

All Principals of Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Ms. Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, Ms. Ritu and Ms. Geetika said that this day is chosen to honour our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country and we can never forget the contribution of our brave leaders who braced the storm of the British Raj and ushered in the dawn of freedom. She said that just to put things into perspective, Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev Thapar at the age of 23 and Rajguru at the age of 22 became the martyrs in 1931. She said that Mata Vidhyawati did not directly participate in the freedom movement. However, the sacrifices she made as a mother of a revolutionary has no limits. Unparalleled sacrifice she made to the freedom movement was the martyrdom of her eldest son Bhagat Singh. She stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The congregation concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola and chanting of Bharat Mata ki Jai”.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana TERM-1 RESULT OF CLASS X

The Chain of Green Land Schools added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% result in Class XII in Term-I Performance announced by CBSE. The gifted young Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result.

An overflow of zeal and fervor drenched in the entire campus. The highlights of the result are as follows:

Top Performers of Chain of Green Land Schools
Student’s Name	Stream	%Age	Branch
Anmol Kumar Rehal	Science	100%	New Subhash Nagar
Amanjot Singh	Science	100 %	Jalandhar Bypass
Nimish Duggal	Science	100 %
Chahat Shukla	Commerce	100 %
Sonali Juhi	Commerce	99.4 %	New Subhash Nagar & Sector 32
Anchal Dhingra & Nandini Thakur		98.97 %	New Subhash Nagar
Vansh Sohi	Science	98.18 %

A total number of 20 students in Science Stream, 15 students in Commerce Stream and 10 students in Humanities Stream scored more than 96 % in aggregate.  “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”, this statement is aptly proved by the Green Knights with their academic prowess.

The High Esteemed, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their astounding performance. He articulated that that success is not something that is gained easily, it must be earned.  He said that the road to success is a tough one but after all the trials and tribulations, the feeling one gets when one succeeds, is like no other. He said that all Green Land Schools have always tried their best to combine academic excellence with the inner enfoldment of the student’s personality.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra congratulated the students and inspired them to put more endeavor in the Term-II exams and to be the best of their own version.

All Principal were in great joy to see the students accomplishing targets, striving hard to attain something and achieve goals at the end and applauded all the students. It was a cheerful and exuberant moment for all. The Green Land Champions were cherished by one and all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana TERM-1 RESULT OF CLASS X

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana bore a cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of Term-I Performance of class X. As everything glistened in the golden rays of the Green Land’s Glory, we added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% performance in Class X announced by CBSE. The Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result. The school premises were all aglow with the cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of the students.

Liv Johar and Chetna Rana accomplished the position of top performers by scoring 100 marks in aggregate. The gifted and talented girls scored 100 % marks in all subjects. A total number of 31 students in English, 26 in Punjabi, 3 in Social Science & Science, 9 in Mathematics, 6 in Hindi and 3 students in Information Technology scored perfect 100 % marks in each subject. “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”, this statement is aptly proved by the Green Knights with their academic prowess.

The High Esteemed, Dr. Rajesh Rudra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their astounding performance. He articulated that that it is sheer testimony to the fact that chain of green land schools continues to invest in the development of young minds who are the future of our nation. He motivated the students by saying that untired efforts never go unrewarded and inspired them to put more endeavor in the Term-II exams and to be the best of their own version.

With a deep sense of exhilaration and delectation, the Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated students and teachers for their relentless dedication and untiring efforts that have taken Green Land to the towering heights of success and accomplishments. She heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through Term-1 exams with flying colors. It was a matter of great pride that all students passed with flying colors in Term-I Exams. She also extended her best wishes for Term-II Exams which are going to commence from 26th April, 2022.

It was a joyous and proud moment for all. The Green Land Champions were cherished by one and all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated International Women's Day with zeal and enthusiasm to recognise the contribution and significance of the women.

On this occassion, A powerpoint presentation was shown to the students highlighting the contribution of women in society.

Students made many greeting cards wishing all the female teachers for their love, affection, contribution, achievements etc. They presented these cards to them, offering them a place of reverence one by one. Manleen of Class XII highlighted the message about competency of women, Intellectual capacity of women as capable of holding high responsibility as efficiently as men can do.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, while interacting with the students talked about the renowned women personalities such as Mother Theresa, Kiran Bedi, Madam Marie Curie, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Kalpana Chawla and Saina Nehwal and reminded the young minds of their incredible in the history of the world. It was followed by Pot Luck Lunch organised by staff members. Each staff member presented their cookings skills and enjoyed the mouthwatering and appetizing food items.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Women are the primary caretakers of children and elders in every country of the world. He said that the women should be educated and civilised enough to educate their families. He articulated that A woman does not only bring competition into the work field but also help in the collaboration of ideas and execute teamwork correctly. They help in bringing a perspective that values an open economy, modern, and social system.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries. She said that when women are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives, they can reach their full potential. She wished all the strong and amazing women o Happy International Women's Day and said that without a doubt women are the real architects of a society. Their role in building a sustainable future is vital.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated SPRING FIESTA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Spring Fiesta with great enthusiasm in its school premises. The campus was decorated with colourful hangings, flowers and balloons depicting the theme of spring.

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's Party", Keeping it in view, a plethora of activities were organised depicting the freshness of the festival. Students came dressed up according to floral theme and recited poems, sang songs about mother nature in their cute voice. The tiny tots also wore garlands of fresh flowers, headgears, floral jewellery etc. and brought party tiffin like seasonal fruits, Sandwich, Juice, Donut etc. in decorative manner on the same day. The graceful dance performances by the students proved to be an icing on the cake. Their movements captured the essence of the music and movements were, graceful and elegant. The colorful costumes of the little ones enhanced the pleasure of spring fiesta. Floral Picto booth, swings & Fun Games were the main attractions of the fiesta. The tiny tots enjoyed everybit of the fest and relished outdoor lunch in the lap of nature.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that the Spring Festival represents the desire for a new life. He said that it is called the Spring Festival because it marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. He appreciated the efforts of students and said that as an eternal symbol of revival, the coming of spring brings optimism to grown-ups and kids alike.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara Said that Autumn teaches us to look inward, to be able to define ourselves and be ourselves and spring teaches us to move forward. She said that more than just a season of rain, mud, and flowers, spring teaches us a life lesson that if one wants to attain the fruits of labor, one must face harsh realities.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Shivratri

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Mahashivratri in its school premises with great devotion and dedication. The main objective of the celebrations was to denote the various facets of life, moods, emotions, situations, attachments and aversions, spiritual knowledge and unity in diversity among all.

A special morning assembly was organised where in students and staff members offered prayers to Shiv Pariwar. Mayank of class First came dressed up as Lord Shiva, Lavanya (K.G.) as Parvati, Arjun (K.G.) as Lord Ganesha, Ketan (K.G.) as Lord Kartika, Abhiraj of class K.G. as Nandi Gan and students of Primary classes came dressed up as Ganas of Lord Shiva.

All the students were looking so vibrant and charismatic. The young orators Anamika and Vanshika of middle section highlighted the significance of the day through their speeches. It was followed by a melodious singing performance by the school choir by offering Prayers to Lord Shiva by a harmonious and melodic song- "Shivoham, Shivoham." The budding singers sang with a lot of composure and passion and seemed to enjoy what they sang.

A graceful dance performance by the students proved to be an icing on the cake. Their movements captured the essence of the music and movements were, graceful and elegant. The colorful costumes of the little ones enhanced the pleasure of watching the performance.

The illustrious Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Lord Shiva is multi-dimensional. All the qualities that you can ever ascribe to anyone are ascribed to Shiva. He said that Lord Shiva is the father of complete universe. While, his consort Goddess Parvati is the mother of the universe. Therefore, they are considered as the universal parents. He wished everyone Happy Mahashivratri and said that may Lord Shiva grant all everlasting happiness and joys to all.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara Said that Mahashivratri is an Indian festival celebrated every year in reverence to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. She said that the need for a well-knit and fundamentally strong family can never be over stressed. The Shiv parivar, or Lord Shiva's family is an interesting and perfect example in Hindu tradition. Each member is different in dress, temperament, looks and actions, yet live with mutual love and respect and are strongly united. She applauded the students for their efforts to make everyone spiritually energized and enlightened.

The celebrations concluded with the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji who is known as the founder of Arya Samaj to remember and revere the Hindu monk, who was also a renowned scholar.

A special morning assembly was arranged on this occasion. The students read out excerpts from his inspiring and enlightening life and narrated his awe – inspiring life stories. A PowerPoint presentation was also shown to the students which highlighted Swami ji’s life history and contributions in the field of education and social reforms. The students while paying reverence to Swami ji took a pledge to follow the path shown by Swami Dayanand Saraswati who advocated enlightened citizens free from the shackles of ignorance and superstitions.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that this great scholar, philosopher and visionary opposed child marriage , caste distinction, untouchability, idol worship and animal sacrifice. He said that His message to all was ‘Back to Vedas’ . He published many religious books including ‘Sathyaprakash’ which means light to truth.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Swami Dayanand Saraswati Ji denounced the ritualistic ideologies prominently residing in British India and gave his contribution towards reviving the Vedic principles in the society. She said that he was hailed as the “Makers of Modern India” by both S. Radhakrishnan and Sri Aurobindo. She advocated his idea of Swadeshi and said that all things needed by the Indian masses should generally be produced with in the country itself and they must have to be independent in every aspect.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated MOTHER TONGUE DAY

“A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language” by Gaston Bachelard.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Matribhasha Diwas (Mother Tongue Day) by organizing plethora of activities in two languages –Mother Tongue Hindi and Regional Language Punjabi. The objective behind celebrating this day was to promote linguistic & cultural diversity, to highlight the important role of languages that play in preserving and developing our heritage.

Students from Classes I to V impressively showed their calligraphy skills through Sulekh Writing in Devnagri and Gurmukhi. Some of the highlighting activities like writing name of teachers, name of members in the family motivated the students to enhance their basic neatness in writing and they explored their language knowledge with different hues and flavors. All the participants very enthusiastically participated in the said activities which encouraged them to learn basic language skills in mother tongue. It was a pleasant sight to watch those tiny hands working with their pencils and erasers to create a letter as beautiful as they could and recall all spellings and styles required to write in mother tongue and regional language.

The Revered Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land Schools, said that language is one of the most important parts of any culture. It is the way by which people communicate with one another, build relationships, and create a sense of community. He said that we live in a country which is blessed with many regional languages. He said that it was a day when we bow to the love for our mother tongue.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara praised and applauded the efforts of the students. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She advised the children to use the pure form of the language rather than “Hinglish” and develop an interest in our rich culture by reading and writing more for pleasure.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Day of Social Justice

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed virtual World Day of Social Justice with zeal and enthusiasm. The main objective of celebrating the day was to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring the various communities internationally together to eliminate poverty, gender, and physical discrimination, illiteracy, religious discrimination to make a socially integrated society.

“Be the change, you wish to see in the world.”, keeping it in view, an Inter-class English & Hindi Declamation Competition was organized for classes VI-VIII on the theme “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”.

The students participated keenly and expressed their concern emphatically, stressing on the dire need to promote fairness and equity across many aspects of society. The activity aimed at exploring and encouraging public speaking in children and giving them a platform to showcase their skill. It was wonderful to watch the enthusiastic students ardently expressing their thoughts.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that it is very important to teach youth about social justice. He said that celebration of such days inspire students to look at current and historical events – even their own actions – through the lens of social justice. He said that we should make a world where everyone gets equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Social Justice reminds us that everyone deserves equal opportunities and to be treated without prejudice. She said that the goals of social justice in education should be to make the coming generations more empathetic towards social justice and equality. She said that Learning and engaging in social justice issues such as equity, abuse against women and girls, fighting for access to education, diversity empowers the youth to become global citizens. She appreciated the efforts of all the participants and encouraged other students too to come forward and participate in such events.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Ravidas Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid obeisance to ‘Shri Guru Ravidas Ji’ on his birth anniversary. The event started by paying floral tribute by the school Principal along with staff members to the portrait of preacher-philosopher Shri Guru Ravidas Ji who emphasised on the values of harmony, equality and compassion, which are central to India’s culture and ethos. On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Guru Ravidas were recited in the form of shabads and bhajans, which made the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speeches on the life history of Shri Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Guru Ravidas ji was a true and vehement devotee of Lord, whose devotion and ardent divine love poured out in the form of spiritual poetry. He articulated that a human being is recognized by his good deeds and not by his caste. He advised the students that every human has the right to love and serve God which is done by pure heart and not by rituals. He said that we should remember all the great preaching of Guru Ji and travel in the path of wisdom.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara described Him as a social religious reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Guru Ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow His teachings sincerely, we can build a better world.

The programme concluded with the distribution of Prasad among the students and staff.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SAROJINI NAIDU

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 143rd birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu- the nightingale of India in its school premises is also known as National Women's Day with zeal and enthusiasm in its school premises.

"Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive, and widely effective mode of saying things.”, keeping it in mind, an online poetry recitation competition was organised for Primary Wing to honour Sarojini Naidu for making great contribution in poetic world. The competition inspired the young poets to come forward and exhibit their talent through the said competition. They enjoyed the perfection of expression, thoughts, emotions, rhythm and music of words.

The young poets enthralled the audience with their articulation and memory skills while reciting Srojini Naidu’s famous poems: In the Bazaars of Hyderabad, Ecstact, Alabaster etc. It was a splendid opportunity for them to gain confidence through stage exposure. Everyone was delighted after seeing their pleasing performances.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Sarojini Naidu was one of the most famous freedom fighters and played a pivotal role in freeing India from British imperialism. He said that she was also a great orator, crusader for equality, and poet of Modern India. He said that Mahatma Gandhi gave the title 'Nightingale of India' (Bharat Kokila) to Sarojini Naidu on account of the beautiful and rhythmic words of her poems that could be sung as well.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated all women on National Women's Day and said that every life begins with a woman. We tend to forget about that. She said that on this day, let's thank every woman in our life and show them some love. She said that millions of girls are subjected to abuse, child labor, trafficking, child marriage, and other offenses we should provide women skills, training, education, counseling, medical care, other programs to end cycles of gender-based violence. She conveyed the budding poets for their wonderful performances and inspired them to grab such opportunities as these activities have positive impact on one’s confidence.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Radio Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Radio Day with zeal and enthusiasm in its school premises. The main objective of the celebrations was to raise public awareness of the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to use it to provide access to information, and to improve international co-operation among broadcasters.

"A radio is a theatre of mind." Keeping it in mind, An inter- class Radio Jockey Competition was organised for the students of classes IX to XII highlighting the political and social issues. The students displayed a great sense of humour and creativity of mind and entertained the audience to the best of their efforts. They presented witty Radio Jockey acts filled with fun, humour and songs to the utter joy of the judges and audiences.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that every child has a unique talent, which is to be identified, developed and prepared for the fast moving competitive world. He said that such programs help in nurturing the confidence and speaking skills of students. He appreciated the efforts of students for giving a marvellous show.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that in the age of globalisation, imparting only theoretical knowledge should not be the only aim of educational institutions. She said that students need be given something beyond that and this is the right age to develop their interest and provide them opportunities to explore the world of electronic media.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated BASANT PANCHMI

“Life is to learn. May Goddess Saraswati's divine blessings help you learn and pass the life's tests with ease.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the festival of Basant Panchami with religious fervor and enthusiasm. The school ambience was filled with jubilation while celebrating Basant – the festival that marks the beginning of spring Season and excitement of Holi festival.

A special virtual congregation was held on this day. It started with the singing of ‘Saraswati Vandana’. This was followed by a presentation on the various aspects of the festival. The spring of joy took over when a prayer ceremony worshipping Goddess Saraswati was led by offerings of spring flowers by the Principal along with staff members of the school. The assembly concluded with an inspirational song which was sung by the students. The students were told the importance of the day through lecture and PowerPoint presentation.

To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to V celebrated Yellow Day seeking the blessings from the Goddess of Knowledge. Yellow gaudy costumes and traditional jewellery worn by tiny tots caught the eyes of the beholders. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’ as it signifies cheerfulness, wisdom, auspiciousness and intellectuality. Students relished a delicious savoury yellow in their lunch break as well and enjoyed their nutritional meal while dining together with family. The students of classes VI to IX and XI participated in flower arrangement activity in which they chose seasonal flowers and arranged them in wonderful manner. They also showcased their talent by creating colourful and vibrant bouquet of flowers.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Basant means spring and Panchami is the fifth day of the spring season. As per religious beliefs, worshipping the Goddess brings enlightenment of knowledge, get us rid of lethargy, sluggishness and slumber. He said that this day not only marks the birth of Goddess Saraswati but is also related with the last Hindu king of India Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He said that on this day, Prithvi Raj Chauhan had killed Mohammad Gauri.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara motivated the students to be progressive learners, setting big goals and putting dedicated efforts as a promising and flourishing human harvest. She emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment. She wished the staff members and students and said that as harsh winter ends and mustard flowers bloom, may everyone’s life sees no more tough time or any gloom. She also enlightened everyone with the significance of this day as it is the memorial day of great personalities like Guru Ram Singh Ji, Veer Haqiqat Rai and the birthday of renowned poet Pt. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala.

On the whole, it was a day filled with religious feelings among students. The celebrations concluded with distribution of Prasad amongst all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti in the school premises with great show and pomp. The day was marked to celebrate the birth anniversary of great sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana.

A special morning assembly was organised to pay a floral tribute to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji. Recitation of a soulful prayer marked the beginning of the function on a religious note. Children shared anecdotes from Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s life, shared their views on the importance of Ramayana and recited slokas. The students were enthralled to visualize the amazing recitations.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that through His pious deeds in His lifetime, Bhagwan Valmiki Ji got the title of 'Maharishi' meaning 'the great sage'. He said that Maharishi Valmiki's life teaches us that we are not born good or evil, it's our deeds that determine our greatness. He was great Guru for all of us. He showed the way of living to the mankind through the composition of great epic Ramayana which teaches us that as sons, daughters, brothers, kings etc. what should be our sole duties. His eternal gift the epic Ramayana will be recited for ages.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared her views on the life history of Maharishi Valmiki Ji. She said that Bhagwan Valmiki Ji- the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature wrote the epic Ramayana that consists of 24,000 verses. She, further, said that the life of Lord Valmiki teaches the lesson of compassion and kindness for all creatures and we should all follow and implement His teachings of Love and Scarifice in our life.

On the whole, the programme was well appreciated by the students and the staff. Prasad was distributed among all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated Dussehra

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated Dussehra with lot of fervor and ardour. The primary objective of the entire celebration was to teach the students that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse.

To mark Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and to reinforce the message that good always triumphs over evil, Keeping this in view, a Fancy Dress Competition was organised for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to K.G. The purpose of conducting the competition was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of an audience. Children dressed up in their colourful costumes of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakhshamna and lord Hanuman and spoke meaningful sentences on the character that they depicted. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable.

The students of classes I to V participated in Effigies Making Activity in the online as well as school premises. The making of small effigies of Ravana by little hands was a treat to watch.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that scholastic and co scholastic activities have an equal importance in school programme for the all round development of the child. He said that on this special day of Dussehra, we celebrate bravery and courage and the triumph of good over evil. While articulating the spiritual significance of Ramayana, he said that we all souls are pious and epitome of Sita who lives in our body. He said that Lord Rama, is our spiritual father, as long as we stay in our limits and stick to our principles, we are safe from the vices.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara addressed the students and told them the purpose to organize this celebration was actually to make the students aware of the the triumph of virtue over the vice. She said that Ravana was the symbol of intelligence and knowledge. But his single mistake overpowered and nullified his entire wisdom. She advised the students to genuine their doings. She further congratulated the teachers and students for the coming festival season.

On the whole, everyone around enjoyed the serene atmosphere and seemed to be in a state of absolute bliss.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated nine days long Navratri festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated nine days long Navratri festival with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the celebrations was to commemorate and invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in her various forms.

The nine days long celebrations started by seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga to protect the young Green Knights from all evils. A special morning assembly was organised on each navratra in which the students were enlightened about the nine forms of Goddess Durga through insightful speeches and lectures. “Ramayana teaches us the importance of human values,” Keeping it in view, an animated Ramayana show was presented to the students which they thoroughly enjoyed. It was followed by a Quiz contest on Ramayana was organised for the students to help inculcate the best moral values among the students. The students participated in the quiz enthusiastically and very intricately gained knowledge about the epic Ramayana. The spectators along with judges were mesmerized to see the deep knowledge of students. The Quiz Competition was conducted in two groups i.e. VII to IX and X to XII. From Classes VII to IX the First Position was bagged by the participants of class VII which was represented by Priyansh, Mehak, Pari, Vaani Verma. In the senior wing from classes X to XII . The students of class XII emerged victorious. The team of class XII was represented by Anmol Rehal, Vansh Sohi, Sahil Rai, Brijesh.

The students of classes VI to XII participated in Inter-Class Dandiya Dance Competition. Students came in shimmering traditional attires to the school. The dance performances of the students with vibrant background music, lighted up the whole ambience. The glittering performances of little Iviyans were highly appreciated. The school extended their jovial gratitude towards the parents for their indispensable cooperation.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Navaratri celebrates good over evil by goddess Durga. He said that for many people navratri is a time of religious reflection and fasting, while for others it is a time for dancing and feasting.He said that Goddess Durga symbolizes the divine forces (positive energy) known as divine shakti (feminine energy/ power) that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. She protects her devotees from evil powers and safeguards them.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that there is a strange dichotomy that seems to exist across India. While on the one hand we celebrate and venerate women role-models, on the other, in large parts of the country, the ‘male’ reigns supreme, with women getting step motherly treatment. She said that we must remind ourselves of the true worth and potential of the girl child. She articulated that as parents, uncles & aunts, brothers, teachers to young girls, we must delve into Goddess Durga’s life and seek lessons on how to treat women, why they are so vital to our very existence, and how to bring up girl children. While She congratulated the winners and motivated the students to follow the footsteps of Lord Rama to be the ideal son and daughters and above all the ideal citizens of our country.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Global Handwashing Day

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Global Handwashing Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrations was to communicate and to raise awareness on the importance of handwashing for children’s health and education.

The day began with a special morning assembly in which the students were told about the importance of hygiene. The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty. It was followed by an essay writing competition for the students of classes IX to XII in which they participated enthusiastically. They imparted message of washing hands regularly which is the single most important protective measure we can take to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that cleanliness is the guarantor of health. He said that Washing your hands properly is the most effective way of preventing illness and the spreading of germs. He articulated that Chain of Green Land Schools will leave no school unturned to promote better hand hygiene and continue to educate the students about the importance of using soap and water.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Global hand washing day is celebrated every year around the world to increase awareness and understanding among people about the importance of washing their hands with soap to stay away from germs and diseases. She said that germs are everywhere around us and we should wash our hands especially before eating so that they can’t enter our body. She said that we live in a world where most of our work done by our hands, so people can get easily affected by germs and there is a chance of getting sick if they do not wash their hands properly.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated World Post Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Post Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebration was to aware the students about the role and importance of postal sector in India.

"Honour the service that brings people closer every day." Keeping it in view, a Zero Cost Post-Box Making Activity for the students of classes I to V was organised in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The excitement of the children knew no bounds when the young artists tried their hands on making postbox as demonstrated by their teachers. It was followed by letter writing session in which they wrote letters for their friends and posted those letters in the handmade postbox. The teachers also showed them varieties of stamps and letters, explaining the development of the postal services in the country and asked the students to cultivate a habit of writing letters to friends. Some students also dressed up as a postman and spoke a few lines on the importance and hard duty of a postmaster. The criteria for the competition were presentation, confidence, innovation and overall effect.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that on this occasion of World Post Day, it is important to understand the economic importance of postal services and honour it for the way it links the whole world. He said that the Internet creates as well as destroys whereas a post always just gives. While honouring the service that brings people closer every day, he motivated all to take a break from technology and write a letter and share your feelings with your loved ones.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that today, the world has become a global village. Communication and information technology play a crucial role in bringing the world close together. She articulated that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the young Green Knights took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal and said that the activity was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Maharaja Agrasen's birth anniversary

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Maharaja Agrasen's birth anniversary with merriment and devotion.

A special morning assembly was organised in which the students were enlightened about the contribution of a mythical monarch of Agroha and the progenitor of the Agrahari and Agrawal communities, according to mythology. The students were enlightened through insightful speeches and lectures. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, a PowerPoint presentation cum Video was shared with the students to mark the day.

Our revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Schools said that Maharaja Agrasen was a legendary Indian king of Agroha, the descendant of Kush, son of Lord Ram. He said that teachings of Maharaja Agrasen and his ideals still inspire us. He was the epitome of socialism, equality, non-violence and nationalism and his administerial skills were unparalleled.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that said that Maharaja Agrasen was a very famous ruler of the epic times who established an ideal kingdom and set an example for the future kings to rule. She said that he lived an ideal life of piety, devotion and compassion and proved himself to be the ideal king born on this earth. She said that he was well renowned due to his famous policy of one brick and one coin. It was said that one who came to his kingdom, to be a citizen, was given one brick and one coin by every other resident.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated World Animal Welfare Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated World Animal Welfare Day to educate the students the importance of animals as they play a vital role in environmental protection and human wellness. Every year this day is celebrated to raise awareness among people about taking actions worldwide for the rights of animals as well as their welfare. On this day, a story telling activity was organised in the school premises.

Teachers of different classes enacted the stories of animals on the same theme using different props. Children analysed poetry and enacted stories pertaining to the theme of animal welfare. Through their stories teachers gave the message to students about the relation between humans and animals. They told that animals are an important part of our ecosystem, they not only give support and improve our lives but they also teach human the true meaning of friendship. Therefore, this day allows us to celebrate their existence.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that this day is celebrated to spread the awareness of care, love and protection of the animals. Animal welfare is important because there are so many animals around the world suffering from being used for entertainment, food, medicine, fashion, scientific advancement, and as exotic pets. Every animal deserves to have a good life where they enjoy the benefits of the Five Domain i.e. Nutrition, Environment, Health, Behaviour, Mental state

The worthy Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that this is a special day to show our love and compassion for this wonderful creation of God. She also encouraged the students to avoid products that are made by hurting the animals. She appreciated the efforts of teachers and students to come forward and participate in such events in the future also.

On the whole it was indeed a thought provoking event for all the students who pledges to save and love animal. The whole school was captivated with the charm, confidence and conviction.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi. The Green Knights celebrated Bapu’s Birthday virtually with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism.

Through a small yet exceptionally amazing video, the students were informed about the Gandhian Philosophy and Non-Violence”. The video also depicted the life of the great man who lived on the principles of ahimsa and non-violence. The Principal along with the staff members and students paid a floral tribute to Gandhi Ji and later recited Bapu’s favourite song “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”. The students were also motivated to chose and follow the path of ahimsa and non-violence to fight against corruption.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Mahatma Gandhi was a strong advocate of the principles of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence), and played a monumental role in India’s freedom struggle. He said that today India is fighting against corruption, black marketing, redtapism, patricarchy etc. He said that in this regard, youth can play a vital role in the society as they are the guardians of freedom, justice, equality, ethics and social equilibrium.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara quoted Gandhi Ji’s favourite lines “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." She said that Gandhi ji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. She further told the children about the Dandi march and about the Swadeshi movement, about wearing homespun cotton clothes, and about how he stressed on leading a simple but noble life. She explained the impact and significance Gandhi Ji had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The students pledged to give their heart and soul to make their motherland proud one day.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “Rashtriya Poshan Maah”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “Rashtriya Poshan Maah” for the students of classes VI to XII with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the activity was to make students aware about nutritious food and to imbibe a sense of social responsibility, inclusion and volunteerism.

In an attempt to join hands with the Government of India's Poshan Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission) and in its endeavour of the celebrations of “Rashtriya Poshan Maah”, our school conducted various activities for the students. The students of classes VI to XII participated in Essay Writing Competition on the theme ‘Benefits of Nutritious Diet’ and ‘Healthy Food’. The prime aim of the competition was to inculcate the habit of reading and writing among school children and youth. The winners were selected on the basis of the understanding of the importance of nutritious and wholesome food. In another competition, a Slogan Writing activity based on ‘Junk food’ VS ‘Preventing malnutrition in the underprivileged sections of the society.’ The slogan writing competition was a new experience for the students which helped them bring out the writing skills as well as their creativity on paper.

A Poster Making competition based on the theme ‘Sharing is Caring’. Vibrant and colourful posters came alive about healthy habits, avoiding junk food, need to exercise with a lot of creativity. Multi -hued artistic posters were a visual treat and beautiful catchy captions were like a cherry on the cake. The students were also encouraged to share a nutritious meal with the help of their parents atleast with one child from the underprivileged sections of the society, living in your neighbourhood.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that parents were an integral part of this activities as they helped their child with the presentation and dining layout of the food. He said that this activity depicted the perfect bond and beauty of the parent-child relationship and gave our students and parents an opportunity to bond over their common love for good and healthy food. He said that No person was ever honored for what he received. He was honored for what he gave. He appreciated the efforts of students and encouraged them to offer a helping hand to the underprivileged section of society.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. She articulated that along with academics it is an amalgamation for the students to show their contribution and participation in co-curricular activities.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for young Green Knights.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Swachh Bharat - Swachhta Pakhwara

The waste warriors of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana kicked off cleanliness drive from 1st September to 15th September, 2021 under the theme “Swachh Bharat-Swachhta Pakhwara”. The cleanliness drive started with the objective to spread the awareness about Swachhata Mission and its implementation across the country. This fortnight drive intensely focused on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging students in their school premises. A periodic calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the Pakhwada activities.

A cleanliness drive was initiated by carrying out a swachhta pledge in the special morning assembly. It was followed by Swachhata Awareness Day in which parents, students and stakeholders were made aware about importance of cleanliness drive and importance of hygiene. Plantation of saplings was carried out in the school premises in Green Drive. Children displayed their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources through essay and slogan writing activity. The little angels of Kindergarten Wing gave the message of importance of hand washing. A powerpoint presentation on the significance of personal hygiene.

Students and staff members partook the celebrations and collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on swacchta event. They were made to communicate few lines and posters conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the “Mother Earth”. The young janitors of pledged to safeguard the Mother Earth. All participants received e-certificates of participation after the culmination of this fortnightly event.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a Clean India Campaign which is run by the government to achieve the goal of cleanliness all over India to lead it towards the development. He said that this is the ultimate way to achieve success in many fields as well as ass enhance the economic growth of the country. He said that cleaning up the country is not the sole responsibility of sweeper rather it is the duty of all individually.

The Principal Dr.Jyoti Sachdev Pujara requested students to stop littering their surroundings and be an agent of change. She further said that If we do not maintain cleanliness, whether it is our homes, surrounding areas or whole nation, we always remain in the fear of various diseases and it also gives rise to the different types of social evils. She said that a person could be healthy and happy, only if she/he is clean and follows hygienic habits.

Conclusively, the entire period of 15 days was devoted to encourage the students to make our “Mother Earth Clean”. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Hindi Diwas

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated Hindi Diwas to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as an official language in different states of India.

“Language is the road map of a culture.”, to mark this day, a special morning assembly was organised for the students in which they were told about the importance of literacy. The teachers projected their viewpoint in the form of speeches on literacy, giving emphasis on the importance of one's own language as the foundation stone to build a more sustainable future for all.

To show its significance and to celebrate its mark of acknowledgment, an Essay Writing Competition was organised for students from classes IX to XII. The primary aim of this competition was to inculcate the habit of reading and writing among school children and youth. The winners were selected on the basis of the understanding of the problem, selection of topic, feasibility of the idea suggested and writing skills.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that A national language represents the national identity of a country. He said that the occasion of Hindi Diwas reminds us all that how beautiful is the language of Hindi is and we must always respect it. He said that we should feel proud when we speak Hindi in any part of World.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should give importance to education and the necessity to respect and learn one's own language. She said that Just like English binds the world together, Hindi in our country is a bridge that connects people.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrates Grandparent’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized “A Virtual Fun Party” for the students of Pre-Nursery – III on the occasion of Grandparent’s Day with much enthusiasm. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their grandparents through participating in various competition like Greeting Card & Photo Frame Making, sing a Song or reciting a poem for Grandparents and preparing a special dish.

The teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of grandparent’s Day. It was followed by announcement of various activities organised for different age groups. The little angels passionately got involved in making of Greeting Cards and expressed their love, affection for their grandparents. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the grandparents.

Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Photo Frames by using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting. The students used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things. In another activity, the students dressed up like their grandparents, recited beautiful poems, and sang songs. They also showcased their culinary skills under the guidance of their parents and prepared special dishes for their grandparents.

The revered Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Grandparents are a valuable resource because they have so many stories and experiences from their own lives to share. He said that Grandparents also offer a link to a child's cultural heritage and family history. He said that grand children should provide endless supply of love, acceptance, patience and unwavering support to their grandparents in their old age.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Grandparents are like stars. They help to keep family traditions alive as they are the foundation of our entire life. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their grandparents. She further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and gaiety. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav.

The celebrations started with a traditional lamp lighting and aarthi. The Children briefed the students about the event through their speeches and depicted the importance of Lord Vinayaka. The teachers narrated the legend of Lord Ganesha was narrated with animation, to the children as a classroom activity. The students thoroughly enjoyed the story about how young Ganesha acquired his trunk

Drum beats and bells clanged vigorously to shouts of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.

Sweets and Ganesha's favourite modaks were offered to Him and later parsad was distributed among students and teachers.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated with much fervour across India. He articulated that Lord Ganesha or the elephant deity 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. He said that it is important to remember, that Lokmanya Tilak who was the architect of this mass celebration. He said that it was his effort to foster the spirit of nationalism by bringing communities together on the occasion of the Ganesh festival during the struggle for independence.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals. She said that the story of how Lord Ganesha got his elephant head teaches us the importance of duty. She said that duty is above everything as even though Ganesha lost his head, he never gave up on his duty as a son. She said that in today's era, all of us are in such a hurry to attain success that we keep looking for shortcuts. In most cases, shortcuts lead to disappointments rather than quicker success. She motivated the students to work with dedication and sincerity as they are the stepping stones to corporate success.

On the whole, it was an insightful day and a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated International Literacy Day

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated International Literacy Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of celebrations was to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.

“Literacy is a human right and the basis of all knowledge.”, to mark this day, a special morning assembly was organised for the students in which they were told about the importance of literacy. The teachers projected their viewpoint in the form of speeches on literacy, giving emphasis on education as the foundation stone to build a more sustainable future for all. Teachers insisted on the need to educate more and more people so that the world can begin its journey towards a better tomorrow.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that literacy is the prime requisite for learning and played a vital role in curbing poverty, establishing gender impartiality and promised a bright growth for the future. He said that Students need literacy in order to engage with the written word in everyday life. He articulated that being able to read and write means being able to keep up with current events, communicate effectively, and understand the issues that are shaping our world.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that education is the door that opens, discovers, revives, invents, a whole new world for you. While wishing every one Happy International Literacy Day, she said that complete literacy is the dream of our country and we can achieve it with our continuous hard work.She said that each one should teach one and spread knowledge for the betterment of our society.

On the whole, it was an insightful day for everyone.

 

CHAIN OF GREEN LAND SCHOOLS CELEBRATE TEACHERS` DAY WITH ZEAL

The teachers of Group of Green Land Schools rejoiced a day by feasting and merry making in the Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium at Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School Jalandhar Bye Pass Ludhiana. A cultural programme was organized in honour of teachers in which teachers exhibited their talent and also highlighted the role played by them during pandemic. The Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of the school along with Gen. Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra, President, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra were accorded a warm welcome by Principals Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, Mrs.Ritu and the teachers of the school. To seek the blessings of Almighty the programme started with prayer by the teachers of Green Land. The teachers seemed to be savouring the gala time. They looked exuberant while enjoying together.

The teachers of the Chain of Green Land Schools presented flowers to the Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, to congratulate him on Teachers’ Day and to express their gratitude.

The Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra paid his obeisance to his Guru and Saviour Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and then his first Guru, his father Late Shri Ram Labhaya Rudhra, who was an epitome of honesty, dedication, truthfulness and righteousness. He also paid tribute to Dr. Saravepalli Radha Krishnan. Congratulating the teachers, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that One does not need money to become great, one needs to be dedicated. Addressing the teachers he said that history has proved that every country has four pillars who build its civilization i.e-Parents, Second teachers ,third media and fourth the spiritual masters who are found rare in the society .Out of all the pillars the only soldier who is left standing strong are teachers. He lamented the country where the first civilization took place ,the country that gave numbers to the world, the country with oldest and ancient Universities –is suffering today because of it’s weakened pillars .He exhorted teachers to motivate the students with qualities of great learning ,dedication and hard work.

On this auspicious day, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra honoured the Principal Ms. Baldeep Pandher, for her meritorious and long journey of 26 years with trophy, shawl and cash prize. He also honoured the dedicated teachers of Chain of Green Land School. From Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar- Ms. Sukhmani and Ms. Headly, from Green Land Convent School, Chd Road-Ms. Geeta, Ms Kranti and Ms. Harjit receptionist Ms. Neha and clerk Ms. Reeta from Green Land Convent School, Dugri- Ms. Parminder Gandhi and Ms. Rajwinder Kaur and From Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass- Ms. Manpreet, Dr. Anit, Ms. Amita with shawls, momentos and cash prizes.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra also honoured the supporting staffs like office attendants drivers, gatekeepers, electricians, and security guard for their hardwork. Those honoured were office attendants Mr Kamal, Mr. Jasbir , electricians Mr. Amarjeet, Mr. Gurdeep, Driver- Mr.Ajit, Security Guards –Mr. Balwinder, Mr. Rajesh, Mr. Ramsanjeevan.

The President, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, also extended his wishes to all the teachers and praised his father and mother for being his first Guru who taught him the values and ways of life.

The Director Dr. Vijayeta Rudhra and the Principals of the Chain of Green Land schools Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Pujara, Mrs.Ritu congratulated the staff members, appreciated and acknowleged them for their commendable services during pandemic. They also inspired them to work with integrity and credibility which is very vital for learning.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Teacher’s day

‘A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite imagination and instil love for learning’.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Teacher’s day with great fun and enthusiasm. To mark the great Teacher & Philosophyist, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday and to thank the teaching faculty, the students organised a great show dedicated to their teachers. Both the students & staff gathered joyfully for the celebrations virtually.

The virtual program was lead off by paying a floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was followed by the students of Pre. Nursery and K.G in which they participated in a role play activity. Tint tots dressed ap as their favourite teachers enacted the dialogues of their teachers and thanked them for their contribution in shaping their future. Some students also told the meaning of the word teacher. The activity was a wonderful experience for the children – an amalgamation of knowledge and entertainment. Children showed their love towards their teachers by making a handmade card.

The students of Classes I and II participated in Gift An Expression Activity in which they draw or pasted the picture of their favourite teachers and descibed them through beutiful words, phrases and qoutes. The students of classes III to V participated in solo singing and poetry recitation competition. In which they pour out their hearts through emotional songs and poems for their teachers. Children also made beautiful cards and sent videos of the cards to their favourite teachers.

The students of classes VI to VIII participated in "My Teacher, My Hero Activity" and thanked them for their untiring efforts during the Covid 19 pandemic. They shared positive qoutes and expressions. They thanked them for their determination,patience,courage and dedication to work. The students of classes IX to XII participated in Acrostic Poem Writing Activity. In this activity, the students described each word of the name of their favourite teacher and described it by using beautiful adjectives. Teachers appreciated the efforts of students and blessed them to be happy and successful. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools urged the teachers to grow as a team to strengthen the rich legacy of the more than 25 years-old educational institution. He appreciated the faculty for their untiring efforts to reach out the students during the pandemic and said the teachers could make a huge difference in the lives of the students by adopting the role of facilitators.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara addressed all the teachers with her inspiring words. She congratulated and thanked the educators for their diligence, sincerity and hard work. She advised the students to pay their respect to their teachers. It was her firm conviction that wisdom, happiness and peace, will prevail if teachers and students interact with each other with the spirit of oneness. She affirmed that a teacher not only disseminates knowledge but also her entire personality.

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students! The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by the student council.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Janmashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Janmashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu with mirth & joy. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools alongwith Smt. Usha Rudhra the General Secretary of the Trust. The Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, along with other staff members gave them a warm floral welcome.

The function commenced with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal Ji by the honourable Chief Guest amidst the chanting of mantras by the school choir. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students, which enthralled the whole environment with religious fervour. 56 bhogs were offered to the little Krishna after Aarti. The fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of camphor and the jingle of bells filled the air.

The school premises was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaus depicting life history of Lord Krishna, which were depicted by the tiny tots of Classes Pre. Nsy to III. The students came dressed up as lord Krishna and Radha, carrying flutes, peacock feathers and matkas all around. The graceful Green Knights left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing Rasleela. The young maestros recited bhajans and songs related to Janmashtami. Amidst hymns and chanting of “Hare Krishna”, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra guided everyone to follow the path of truth and honesty. He laid emphasis on the importance of ‘Karma’ and seek the blessings of God at every moment of our lives. He shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Shri Krishna’s life. He blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message to always, look ahead instead of reminiscing in the past.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, the Principal of the school conveyed the message of love and mutual respect for each other and further added that ‘Doing Karma should be our priority rather than desiring the fruit of our Karma’. She blessed all the students on this auspicious day and told them to always look ahead in life instead of reminiscing in the past. She cherished the efforts put in by the teachers and students. Overall, the celebration filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Krishna. The students also gave swings to the adorable Little Krishna. The celebrations concluded with ‘Aarti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Photography Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the auspicious and propitious day of Raksha Bandhan with vivacity and Devoutness. It was a day when young Green Knights turned into little artisans, with creativity and vision. Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters symbolized by the tying of a holy thread, ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of brothers. The main reason behind this competition was to celebrate and depict the precious relationship of brothers & sisters.

The event started with introductions and an informative session, where the values and history of Raksha Bandhan festival were explained. The students of standard Pre- Primary Wing & Primary Wing got a chance to participate in this competition. The Rakhi Making Competition was a joyful and sanctimonious event. The children joined in this celebration, which was aimed at strengthening the bond of love and to instill the virtues of love and harmony among the young, growing Green Knights.

In this creative & innovative competition, all the students participated with a great joy and zeal. Students used unique materials such as tiny mirrors, cotton balls, stickers, etc. to present their creativity in the most exquisite manner. The rakhis made by the participants were creative and portrayed the artistic perspective of the students. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable. This artistic talent of the tender buds did magnetize the attention and attraction of every audience present there. The competition showed a number of colorful and creative rakhis, made by the participants. They were judged on the basis of neatness, creativity and effort put in by them. The students of classes IX to XII participated in Thali Decoration Competition in which they exhibit their igneous talent by decorating the thalis with flowers, sindoor, jyot, Diya and other items.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the festival of Raksha Bandhan is to cherish the beautiful memories and strengthen the bond we share. He said that on the auspicious occasion, a sacred thread – Rakhi – is tied on the brother’s wrist by his sister which symbolizes her love and affection for his brother.

Speaking on the occasion, our Esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened everyone to the derivation of this celebration with her thought provoking ideas. She articulated that the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions. She narrated the significance of this day by sharing a mythological story of lord Krishna and Draupadi. She said that strong must always protect the weak from all that’s evil. She, further, congratulated the winners and teachers for preparing them so well.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Photography Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Photography Day with zeal and enthusiasm. The main motive of the celebrations was to educate the students on the history of World Photography Day and its significance.

A special morning assembly was organised to educate the students on the history of World Photography Day and its significance. A short speech on “Origin of Photography Day” was presented to enlighten the students. Later an informative documentary was shown to the students on Evolution of Camera Technology.

It was followed by an online photography competition for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to IIIrd. The contest was arranged to bring out the hidden talent of photography in the students. The students enthusiastically participated in the competition and exhibited an array of beautiful photographs. The photographs were adjudged based on originality, style, composition and photographic vision.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools said that photography is a form of art that immortalizes the moment forever. He said that it has become one of the most important and widely used modes of communication in the digital era.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. She said that some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heart-warming. She said that photographs are the best mean to live and relive the precious moments of our lives.

 

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 75th Independence Day

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 75th Independence Day in the premises of New Subhash Nagar Branch, with great fervor and patriotism. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The whole campus was adorned with tricolor balloons and small Tirangas and fresh flowers.

The celebrations began with the ceremonial welcome of Chairman cum Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra, Director and the Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Ritu.

The event commenced with the unfurling of the National flag by Dr. Rajesh Rudhra along with all the dignitaries, Principals and staff members and it was followed by National Anthem.

A plethora of activities was organised in all Green Land Schools. The students presented patriotic poems, songs and dance performances and speeches to express their sentiments and aspiration for the country. They also pledged to make India a clean, poverty free, corruption free and communalism free India to commemorate the sovereignty of our nation.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated all on this auspicious day of Independence Day. He said that As India enters its 75th year of independence, it's very important that we continue to cherish and practice the same ideals and values our great countrymen held dear during their struggle to build an independent India. He said that Not only does August 15 mark the day India gained independence from 200-year-old colonial rule, but Independence Day also serves as a reminder of all the virtues, pride, colourful history, cultural richness, diversity and landscapes which we must all feel proud to call our homeland. He said that we should build a corruption free country where each one of should take an initiative to combat black marketing, food adulteration. He congratulated all the players who represented India in Tokyo Olympics and said that we should be proud of our youngsters who made our country proud by bringing laurels and made our presence felt in the world. He said that the future of a country lies in the hands of its youth. He inspired the youngsters to be more committed, dedicated towards the progress of the country.

The President of Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Shabad Rudhra congratulated everyone on this historic day when India received its freedom from the British rule and prayed to Almighty God for the wisdom and strength to overcome this crucial time. He paid homage to the courageous sacrifices of our freedom fighters who fought hard with a worthy patriotic spirit to get their home free of British oppression and expressed his love and gratitude towards our brave soldiers.

Principal Mrs. Baldeep Pandher said that freedom is for everyone. It doesn’t see colours or shapes. We’ve had enough of hate and violence, and now we need to build our new world which is full of love and understanding.

Principal Mrs. Vinita Sanan urged everyone to take a pledge to protect the peace and unity of our great nation.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara declaimed that we all are fortunate to born in this Independent India. But, the history reveals how our ancestors and forefathers suffered in the brutal rule of British. Getting independence from the British rulers was not a cakewalk.

Principal Ritu Malhotra wished everyone a happy independence day and said that as our flag flightens free in the air today and everyone need to take a moment to savour truly what freedom is; and at what cost it came.

As customary, everyone collectively took a pledge to safeguard their Nation under all circumstances. The school resounded with the slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’

Over-all, the entire atmosphere was involved in its making to instill patriotic fervour among all and it was a moment of great pride and jubilation seeing the Tricolour unfurled in the tough times of Covid-19. The celebrations concluded with National Anthem. The Ceremonies took place by following social distancing and all the guidelines issued by government of India.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Hariyali Teej Festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Hariyali Teej Festival in the School Campus with Gaiety and zest. The traditional colourful costumes of the students from classes Pre. Nursery to XII and staff added an enhanced charm and mood of the celebrations.

The School campus wore a festive look with decorations brimmed with the traditional swings. Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. The “young mutiyars” of Green land recited “Boliyan” and performed “Giddha” to welcome “Savana” with which the festival is coupled. The Girls had fun while getting Heena applied on their hands and having a feast of jalebis, kheer and malpua. The programme was prepared by the students under the guidance and supervision of their teachers. The girls enjoyed riding the beautifully decorated swings with flowers, and applied various designs of Heena on their hands.

Keeping in traditional view, Inter Class Solo Dance Competition was organized for classes IX to XII. The function correspondingly included enthralling and captivating dance performances and several enactments by the young Green Knights. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet. It was a trumpet call to announce and sing the welcome notes for the Monsoon. The excitement of the young mutiyars was the best part of the day.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional food items were brought by the students in the classrooms so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Students also relished potluck meal with different eatables such as Kheer, jalebi, sandwiches, pav bhaji, channa kulcha, sandwich etc. Fragrances of flowers on ‘Teej’ pervaded the atmosphere.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Teej is a celebration of the monsoons and all that accompanies it. He said that it is the celebration of nature and its abundance during this period. He said that we should be thankful to our nature for providing is abundance of joys.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, talked about the importance of the day and mentioned that Teej was primarily a festival celebrated by girls and women with songs and dances and that it was mainly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. She said that the school aims at promoting the culture through organizing such fests, events and celebrations of the festivals so that our national and cultural values may remain supreme on the globe. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall, it was a great festive atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana concluded a week long Saplings Plantation Drive

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana concluded a week long Saplings Plantation Drive in its school premises with great vigour and enthusiasm. The motive behind this drive was to foster a culture of responsibility towards Nature among students.

A “Go Green” initiative was introduced in the school to promote afforestation programs and the growth of trees. The students of classes Pre. Nursery to XII participated in the Plantation Drive enthusiastically. The excitement of the students knew no bounds while they planted the saplings. The students followed teacher's instructions and their efforts proved to be a drop in the ocean to conserve environment.

The students planted more than 100 eco friendly plants like Ashoka, Bonsai, Palm, Neem etc. in the school campus and promised to take care of environment.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Planting a tree is much better than wearing a mask to be safe from pollution. He said that deforestation is spreading all over the world. He said that for every tree cut we should plant almost ten saplings every day to cover the loss. He appreciated the efforts of Young Green Knights to move ahead in the process of Afforestation. He said that the Chain of Green Land schools is all committed to make its youngsters an asset for the country.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that One hears about Van Mahotsav very often and can see in newspapers the pictures of prominent people, children as well as other people planting saplings. She said that global warming is increasing day by day and by 2050 million of species will extinct on our Mother Earth. She said that We should stop buying products that are made by destroying the forests and try to ban them and practice the 3R rule- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to lower the need of raw materials from trees. She said that the program was organized with all precautionary measures, maintaining social distance and wearing mask in view of COVID-19.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed 76th Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed 76th Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Day virtually and in its school premises. It also promoted the message of "Peace" to mark the tragedy of the fatal bombing in Japan in 1945. It reminded the students about the dangers of nuclear warfare and drawing lessons from horrific past for a peaceful future.

"A special peace assembly was organized by the students to commemorate the event. Students presented the narration of the entire sequence of Hiroshima/Nagasaki nuclear attack and the unimaginable wrath faced by the innocent population. Graphically depicting the horror of the atom bomb through a power point presentation, the school students reiterated for peace and a nuclear-free world. It also spread the message of peace through the display of images and posters such as No War, Ban Nuclear Weapons and Human Race cannot co-exist with Nuclear Weapons for world peace, brotherhood and a message of hope for better future.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Nuclear weapons are the most destructive, inhumane weapons ever created on this Earth. He said that we must respect the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and salute the spirit of survivors. He inspired the youngsters to pledge to work for a nuclear-free safe world.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that more than 1,40,000 people in Hiroshima and 74,000 people in Nagasaki were killed in the world's first atomic bombing on Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She said that Nuclear weapons should be banned because they have unacceptable humanitarian consequences and pose a threat to humanity.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed the 79th anniversary of Quit India Movement

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed the 79th anniversary of Quit India Movement, also known as August Kranti Andolan in the school premises as well as virtually with utmost patriotism and nationalism. A series of events were organized to pay tribute to the Freedom Fighters on the occasion of “Quit India Movement”. On this day in 1942, father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous clarion call of ‘Do or Die’ to all Indians to drive the British away from the country.

A special Morning Assembly was organized on a spiritual note with the school prayer. Students were made aware about Quit India Movement through speeches and poetry. The young green knights of classes VI-VIII came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. They were holding posters with slogans like “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright”. The underlying idea behind the procession was to explain the significance of Quit India Movement which instilled the patriotic fervor in the students. The students were told about the historic movement that aimed to help India attain complete independence, a momentous milestone in the Indian freedom struggle.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the Quit India Movement also known as India August Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan was launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942. He said that freedom fighters the pillars behind the freedom movement. They made people aware of their rights and their power. he said that it is all because of the freedom fighters that we prospered into a free country free from any kind of colonizers or injustice

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India. She highlighted the importance of Quit India Movement in the struggle of independence and articulated that Quit India Movement was truly a turning point in India’s struggle for freedom. Father of the nation, Gandhi Ji gave a call to the masses and urged them to raise their voice against British and asked them to “Quit India”. She inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Mahatma Gandhi “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Overall, the celebrations of Quit India Movement reminded the young Green Knights about the value of freedom. The students were awakened to protect the country in the present and future too. The whole atmosphere echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana launched a week long Saplings Plantation Drive

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana launched a week long Saplings Plantation Drive in its school premises with great vigour and enthusiasm. The motive behind this drive was to foster a culture of responsibility towards Nature among students.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “We're All in This Together” urging everyone to come together to save our Mother Earth. It was followed by Tree Plantation Drive by the students of classes VI to XII in which they participated enthusiastically. The excitement of the students knew no bounds while they planted the saplings. The students followed teacher's instructions and their efforts proved to be a drop in the ocean to conserve environment. The students planted various types of ecofriendly plants like Ashoka, Bonsai, Palm, Neem etc. in the school campus and promised to take care of environment.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that in every three seconds, forests equals to one complete football field are being cut down in the world. This act is causing a massive damage to the environment resulting in increased global warming. He said that in such a situation, it is the responsibility of every citizen to plant trees and take care of them, he advised. He said that the Chain of Green Land schools is all committed to make its youngsters an asset for the country. He motivated the students to become earth janitors and make an effort to reduce the temperature of earth by planting minimum 50 trees per year.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the Plantation Drive was started to make the students aware of the environment so that they can realize their responsibilities towards planting trees. She encouraged students to plant more trees and take care of their plantations thereafter. She said that every day should be treated as Van Mahotsav and plants should be grown to keep the environment green, clean, safe and healthy. She said that the program was organized with all precautionary measures, maintaining social distance and wearing mask in view of COVID-19.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana welcomed the students of at the physical reopening of school

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana welcomed the students of at the physical reopening of school after long closure due to covid-19 second wave. All the students were welcomed with new energy and fresh new vibes.

In the first phase of opening the school the students of classes VI to XII joined the school and entered the premises with jolly feelings of excitement and enthusiasm. They were welcomed on heading back to School after revitalising themselves. Excitement and enthusiasm were at high among the students where there was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as their teachers. The classes were beautifully decorated and filled the students with pride.

In school, it was mandatory to follow precautions such as wearing masks, washing hands, checking temperature and placing children in social bubbles.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that School is the basic foundation of knowledge being imparted to a child. He said that the conditions were not favourable for students due to Covid 19 pandemic which led to the closure of physical schools. He felt elated to welcome all the students after the gap of four to five months. He said that no doubt that the online education was going on as there was no other option left for the stakeholders, teachers and parents but physical presence of students in a school gives them chance to acquire confidence and promotes over all development.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that school will to provide safety and security to the students as per the SOPs issued by the State and Central Government. She said that The school will welcome the students of classes I to V on 6th August 2021 which will be followed by resuming the classes for Pre. Nursery to K.G on 9th August, 2021. She said that children were very happy to meet their friends and teachers after a long gap. She motivated the students that despite obstacles that may arise, we must always believe in our ability to rise above challenges and come out stronger on the other end. She inspired them to study with passion to achieve success.

She advised the students to take balanced diet including liquids. As a whole, the day was full of fun and excitement. Everyone had a great day!

 

Result of Class X

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana bore a cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of class X. As everything glistened in the golden rays of the Green Land’s Glory, we added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% result in Class X announced by CBSE.

The Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result. The school premises were all aglow with the cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of the students. The result summary is as follows:

List of Toppers
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	PERCENTAGE
Tania	99.2%
Pallavi Thakur	94.8%
Shubit Sidhu
Sameer Thind	94.6%
Sonakshi
Arshdeep Kaur	94.4%
Shivangi Sharma
Sania Bano
Prag Jain	94.2%
Abhinav Sharma	92.2%
Drishti	92%
Anmolpreet	91.8%
Ankita Singla	91%

Tania 99.2%	Pallavi Thakur 94.8%	Shubit Sidhu 94.8%	Sameer Thind 94.6%	Sonakshi 94.6%
Arshdeep Kaur 94.4%	Shivangi Sharma 94.4%	Sania Bano 94.4%	Prag Jain 94.2%	Abhinav Sharma 92.2%
Drishti 92%	Anmolpreet 92%	Ankita Singla 91%

SUBJECT WISE TOPPERS
NAME OF THE STUDENTS	SUBJECTS & MARKS
Tania	Social Science, Punjabi, Hindi-100 English, Science-99, Mathematics 98
Pallavi	Social Science- 100
Shubit	Social Science-100
Sameer	Social Science-100
Anmolpreet	Social Science-100

Dr. Rajesh Rudra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their astounding performance. He articulated that it is sheer testimony to the fact that all Green Land Schools continue to invest in the development of young minds that are the future of our nation. He appreciated the efforts of CBSE to come up with policy for tabulation of marks for class X board exams to prepare results of class X in the unprecedented times of Covid- 19. He motivated the students by saying that untired efforts never go unrewarded and inspired them to put more endeavor in the coming years and to be the best of their own version.

With a deep sense of exhilaration and delectation, Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students and teachers for their relentless dedication and untiring efforts that have taken Green Land to the towering heights of success and accomplishments. She said that to ensure transparency and standardization, an average score of last 3 years’ performance of a school was taken into keen consideration while preparing result of the students. She expressed her ecstasy that eventually they ended up in preparing a result which is unbiased in all respects. She said that the previous years’ performance of all students was taken into deep consideration while preparing the result and complete justice was done with each and every student with no fail and no compartment case in class X. She heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through final exams with flying colors. It was a matter of great pride that all students scored marks as per their caliber.

It was a joyous and proud moment for all. The Green Land Champions were cherished by one and all.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “International Mango Festival

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “International Mango Festival” by organising “A Virtual Mango Party” for the tiny tots of Kindergarten  wing with much enthusiasm. The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way.

It was a perfect sweet juicy morning to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “Mango” with a fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango Party. The whole virtual classroom was decked up in yellow and green, in tune with the theme of the party. The little angels came dressed in shades of yellow and so did the teachers. The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes in the morning assembly. Children were introduced to an array of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. They were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds.

Later in the day, the teachers and children engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, paper tearing and pasting, and drawing of mangoes. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mango better than before, and were proud of the drawings they made. The in house little chefs participated in the ‘Mango Shake Activity’, where in teachers instructed the students to prepare it in the online class.  This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango milk shake. Refreshing drinks to sip and music to make the mood were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time.

The Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mango is the king of fruits which offers nutritional values like vitamin-C and vitamin-A. He briefed about the features of this fibrous fruit which helps to boost our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke. He also told about the various forms of its consumption such as- mango shake, ice cream, jam, pickle, chutney etc.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Education is not just a process of giving knowledge for a future job but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide one’s life in a right path. She said that if a plant is carefully nurtured by a gardener, it will become good, and produce better fruits.  Therefore, both scholastic & co-scholastic activities provide a good training from the earliest childhood. She appreciated the efforts of parents and students who hand in hand work with the school to provide the best values to their children.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Chocolate Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Chocolate Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the celebrations was to work on speaking skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stretch those creative muscles through fun and interactive activities.

To brighten the day of the students of Primary Classes I to III to break the monotony of regular teaching, a unique session was conducted through experiential learning. The students from classes I to III express their delight by speaking few lines or reciting the poem on their favourite chocolate or chocolate dish. Their mouth-watering expression of chocolates was really admirable.

It was followed Flameless Cooking Activity for Classes IV & V  which took the onus to create delicious chocolate biscuit ladoos with some sumptuous oreo shake. The students had a ball curating the dish. It was indeed rejoicing to withhold the sight.

The life and expressions during the entire session were in abundance. As a powerful learning tool, eloquence has the gravitas to encourage students to explore their innate emotional intelligence and heighten a student’s ability based on the 3H approach of Head, Heart and Hand.  Children thoroughly enjoyed the wholesome activity as their inner glee was evident from their enthusiastic participation throughout the interactive period.

The Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that children need to be active every day to promote their healthy growth and development. He articulated that the kids who establish healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age will carry them - and their benefits - forward for the rest of their lives. He said that education does not mean completing and learning a specific curriculum but rather it is the mixture of 21st century skills which lead to the over-all development of a child. Physical activity can help kids cope with stress.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara encouraged the little students to hone their skills of listening and speaking right from the primary stage. Through her vibrant virtual presence, she encouraged the students to embrace their co-curricular space and reiterated the importance of creativity in education in the 21st century. She also emphasized on the relevance of reading in contemporary education process and being a gateway to uncover the different facets of learning.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commemorated Parkash Utsav of the Sixth Guru Shri Guru Hargobind Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commemorated Parkash Utsav of the Sixth Guru Shri Guru Hargobind Ji with devotion and reverence. The spiritual ambience of the devotional chants was attended by all the children virtually.  The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Shri Guru Hargobind  Ji.

To observe this auspicious occasion, a special congregation was held to mark the Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Hargobind  Ji. Many pupils partook in the online streaming of the proceedings. The students were virtually told about the life and teachings of Shri Guru Hargobind  Ji through the emphatic speeches and a Power Point presentation remembering the great soul. By observing the teachings of Guru Ji, students also took an oath to follow the path of truth, honesty and peace.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that Shri Guru Hargobind Ji was an expert swordsman, wrestler, and rider. He worked for the protection of the country against atrocities in the society. He said that Shri Guru Hargobind Ji had become Guru at the young age of eleven, after the execution of his father, Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He articulated that Shri Guru Hargobind Ji is believed to have defiantly borne two swords, symbolizing his twin authority as temporal (miri) and spiritual (piri) head of the community.

The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Shri Guru Hargobind Ji showed the path of bravery and spirituality to his disciples by teaching them to overcome greed, desire, ego and pain. She urged the students and teachers to incorporate and practice HIS teachings of self-sacrifice in their thoughts, words and deeds to achieve phenomenal academic and general success in their life.

Overall, it was a spiritual morning where the students learnt to follow the right path to seek the blessings of the Almighty.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed the 7th International Day of Yoga

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed the 7th International Day of Yoga on 21 June, 2021 by conducting 15-Days Yoga Program started from 7th June, 2021. More than 500 students, their parents and teachers participated in the virtual celebrations.

Keeping in mind the physical and mental well-being of one’s self, especially during Covid-19, the young Green Knights participated in virtual Yoga Sessions which were headed by Sports teachers.  In 15 days long campains, the students performed various Yoga Asanas like Surya Namaskara, Paschsimotan Asana, Sarvang Asana, Natraja Asana, Matysa Asana, Padam Asana, Shava Asana etc. The young prodigies were also briefed about the essence of Yogic exercises on the health of individuals and thereafter, held a practice session with demonstration of Asanas through videos. The best startling and astounding pictures while performing Yoga Asanas were shared by parents to the concerned teachers.

The students also participated in A National Online  Yoga  Quiz which was organised by CBSE in two languages i.e Hindi and English.  The students were given freedom to choose any language and participated in the quiz.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Yoga is the best fitness regime for your body, heart and mind and it is the best therapy to keep your mind and body calm. He encouraged the students to practice regular yoga to remain fit, improve concentration and to promote good health and create an atmosphere of peace, love and harmony.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that since its inception in the year 2015, June 21st is celebrated as The International Day of Yoga all over the world. She said that 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. She said that our aim is to make our students and stakeholders healthy by ensuring wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga and its impact on the health of its natives.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every student.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar,Ludhiana celebrated Father's Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Father's Day with great zeal and enthusiasm.  The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their father through participating in plethora of activites like: Dance with Father,  Greeting Card Making, Wrapping a Gift, Selfie with Dad etc.

The teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of Father’s Day. It was followed by announcement of the rules and regulations of various activities organised for different age groups. The little angels of Pre. Nursery to K.G prepared a dance number to tap their feet with their fathers.

Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students of I to III exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Cards  using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting.The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents. Students also  prepared a favourite dish of their father and presented it with greeting cards.

The students of IV and V depicted their love and gratitude for their fathers by honouring them with badges and trophies. The students passionately expressed their love and affection for their father. Music binds our soul, heart and emotions. To express the heart felt admiration for loving Dads, the students of classes VI to XII participated in Solo Singing Activity and dedicated melodious and emotional songs  to their dads.The spirit of young Green Knights was not dampened during these unprecedented times as it was evident from the heart throbbing performances by students. They also clicked selfie with their dad and shared with teachers.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Fathers play the role of strong pillars in the development of a child's Physical and emotional well-being. He said that children  look to their fathers to provide a feeling of security. He said that Father, Dad, Papa, no matter what you call them they influence the lives of young ones and they are the person everubody looks up to. He further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic participation in making the day special for all fathers.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it’s that time of year again when everyone tries to tell themselves that they had the best dad in the world. She said that Father’s Day is an opportunity to tell dad how much you appreciate him. She articulated that Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their father.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed martydom day of our Vth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed martydom day of our Vth Guru-Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji wth devotion and religious tradition in the virtual classes.

As a mark of commemorating the martyrdom of the fifth Guru- Guru Arjan Dev Ji, a special morning assembly was organised for the students. The teachers narrated the martydom details of Guru Sahib in the congregation. It was followed by a Shabad Gayan Competition which was held for the students of classes IX to XII. Rendition of religious hymns by students  created an aura of mysticism and spirituality. The entire virtual ambience was drenched with spirituality which mesmerized each & everyone.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra threw light on the life of Sri Guru Arjan Dev and motivated all to follow the footsteps of our gurus who sacrificed their comfort and families and even their lives to serve humanity.He said Sri Guru Arjan Dev sowed the seeds of martyrdom, which became the heritage of the the world.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji who sacrificed his life against the tyranny and oppression of  the then ruler who used to put pressure to change religion. She said that Guru Ji’s most important contribution to the community is the step in the separate consolidation of Guru Granth Sahib as the sole and authentic scriptions of all of us.

Palak Thakur of Class XI, Sahil Rai, Vansh Sohi, Anmol Kumar, Raj Kanwar, Tania and  Sahil of class XII performed extremely well. Their performance was really admirable and engrossing.

Result for Shabad Gayan Competition is:-
First position is achieved by Palak Thakur from class 11th
Second position is achieved by Rajkanwar class 12th
Third position is achieved by Taniya
Consolation by Sahil and Anmol Kumar from class 12th

On the whole,the divine shabad gayan reverberated in the air.

 

Green Land Convent School, NewSubhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Day against Child Labour

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Day against Child Labour with great zeal and enthusiasm. The  vision behind the celebration was to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour.

The school firmly believes in the qoute, "Let children study, grow and fly,don’t force them to work and die." Adhering to it, the school organized a Slogan Writing Competition for the students of Classes VI to VIII in which they participated enthusiastically. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments through thought provoking slogans which portrayed the emotions and the challenges of the children employed in hazardous working conditions. The slogans emphasized on the importance of providing basic education to the underprivileged sections of the society and providing a safe working environment for them.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that childhood should be used for learning not for earning. He said that children are supposed to be going to school; they don't look good with a hand full of tools. He articulated that a child's hand is too precious to be doing work and it is only possible if when we protect children from child labour

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that society should provide free education to these underprivileged children so that they can have a better tomorrow.

Tanvi Sharma of Class VI, Sanna Ahuja, Naina and Antarpreet of class VII and Deepika of Class VIII were adjudged as the winners. Slogans created by the students were very motivating and really admirable and created awareness about the effects of child abuse.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Healthy Tiffin Activity

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Healthy Tiffin Activity for the tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to KG with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the activity  was to make students aware about healthy food and to encourage them to say ‘No’ to junk food.

A special virtual assembly was organised to mark the event. The teachers articulated the importance of healthy food and talked about the benefits of balanced diet and taught them table manners. The Tiffin’s were vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of Healthy Balanced Diet. The virtual activity began with  general instructions and guidelines of the said activity. It was indeed a delight to see their healthy tiffin preparation. Their mothers had put in their best efforts to make the tiffin of their child, healthy, nutritious, presentable and tasty.

Children were complimented for the nutritious quality of the food and on their presentation. All the lunch boxes looked colourful and tempting. Children were also eager to show off their boxes to others. The competition was conducted to remind parents to take extra care in preparing nutritious food for their children throughout the year.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that parents were an integral part of this activities as they helped their child with the presentation and dining layout of the food. He said that this activity depicted the perfect bond and beauty of the parent-child relationship and gave our students and parents an opportunity to bond over their common love for good and healthy food.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. She articulated that along with academics it is an amalgamation for the students to show their contribution and participation in co-curricular activities.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for toddlers.

 

GreenLand Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Environment Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Environment Day with great zeal amd enthusiasm. The main aim of this activity was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “We're All in This Together” urging everyone to come together to spread awareness on Covid-19 and save our Mother Earth. The school organized a plethora of activities for different age groups to ensure mass participations. The tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to K.G participated in Tree Plantation Activity in which they participated enthusiastically. The young novice while in their homes got together through Team App and Whats App to  learn how to do plantaton. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as in-house Earth Janitors and their teachers demonstrated them how carefully saplings are planted. The toddlers followed teacher's instructions and their efforts proved to be a drop in the ocean.

The students of classes I to III participated in Poem Recitation Activity in which they inspired one and all to save "Mother Earth" by their short poems. The students of class IV to VIII participated in Best out of waste making activity with an aim to make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how you can help in protecting it. They used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things. Students used broken bangles, plastic bottles, waste nails, peanut shell, beads, thermocolglasses, old CD etc. All these things which are waste in our day to day life were used in constructive manner and variety of things like cloth doll, wall hanging with bangles, doll with tea strainer, night lamp with bottle, and paper flowers etc. The criteria for the competition were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect.

Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students of classes IX to XII participated in Slogan Writing Activity in which they  exhibited their sentiments through ingenious and thought provoking slogans which represented the ways to conserve environment and our self in Covid-19 pandemic. The students shared the slogans of motivating others to follow social distancing and importance of masks and hand washing.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that nature should not be undervalued and it should not be taken for granted at any cost and youth can play an important role in preservation and conservation of  environment that will improve livelihoods. He said that youth is the backbone of a nation and they can change the future of the society with their well being and courageous behavior. He appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the future lies in the hands of children like the newly bursting crumbs. She said that activities like plantation can help our mother Earth rejuvenate and making the best out of waste has been a part of human life since the early ages. It was the human creative mind that gave birth to this extraordinary idea of using unwanted material in a useful way. She said that in today’s world recycling has a very important place. There are a lot of things around that are labelled as dump. But the irony is that most of the dump collected is useful for others, if recycled. Hence utilizing the best from unwanted things has become a generic necessity of every human’s life.

On the whole, World Environment Day celebrations galvanized more students and parents than any other event showing that more than ever people care is very concerned about global healing and environmental issues.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Bicycle Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Bicycle Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of celebrating this day was to inculcate the need and advantage of using bicycles among children.

"Bicycle riding is fun, healthy and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle.," keeping it in view, Ride A Bicycle Activity was organised for the students of IV and V Grade.

Gearing up, fitting a helmet wearing kneepads, and elbow pads, the young Green Knights were ready to had their ride on their bicycles. The students followed all the safety measures while riding the bicycle and enjoyed the ride. Students shared their photos and videos while enjoying their bicycle rides with their class incharges.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that riding a bicycle not only strengthens the muscles of rider but it also affects the physical training and development of children. He said that children during lockdown always complain about lack of physical activities  and the joy of sports and exercise. Such activities like Cycling combines physical exercise with being outdoors and exploring new views.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Cycling helps children develop their leg muscles and strengthen their bones. She said that cycling not only builds their stamina and improve their cardiovascular development it also increase their coordination and balance. She further motivated the youth to ride bicycles rather that motor bikes as it uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport.

On the whole, everyone thorough enjoyed the activity

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Milk Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Milk Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of the celebration was to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.

A special virtual assembly was organised to mark the event with grandeur. The teachers articulated the importance of the day and talked about the benefits of drinking milk. It was followed by Oreo Shake Making Activity for the toddlers of Pre. Nursery and KG wing.  The virtual activity began with general instructions and guidelines of the said activity. The in-house little chefs wore their aprons and collected different ingredients to prepare oreo shake. They followed the instructions of teachers and prepared the delicious shakes.  The sprinkling of gems, choco chips and Oreo biscuits proved to be an icing on the cake.  The little angels thoroughly enjoyed the activity and learnt about the joy of cooking.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that cheese, yoghurt and milk are part of the dairy food group that provide children with an important source of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth. He said that generally many parents feel anxious when their child does not drink milk. Such Activities in the school encourage children to have milk with different flavor in the form of shakes & smoothies. The motive behind these activities is achieved when children drink milk & relish.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that this day intends to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector. She said that milk contains nutritional value and plays an important role in the growth and development of children.

On the whole, it was a great opportunity for students to enjoy as well as learn new things.

 

Green Land Convent School, NewSubhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Anti Tobacco Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Anti Tobacco Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The crux of the celebrations was to inculcate awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco among the youth.

A special virtual assembly was held to mark the event.  The teachers highlighted the  highlighted  deadly effects of tobacco through their enlightening speeches.

To coincide with Anti Tobacco Day, a virtual poster-making competition was organised for the students of classes IX to XII.  In the virtual competition, students were seen creating insightful posters on the theme- “Tobacco: A Leading Risk Factor For Non Communicable Disease”. The posters also portrayed the fundamental role lungs play for the health of people.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that that Tobacco is a  threat to development. He said that use of tobacco and vigorous smoking not only affects individual but also destroys his/her family and threatens development of any nation whose people are more into smoking.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara stressed upon the importance of having a healthy body to house a healthy mind, which in turn would lead to a healthy society and order in the world. She said that Tobacco is the only consumer product which kills half of its users. 

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for students.  

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Cookies Contest

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Cookies Contest for the students of Kindergarten Wing with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main goal of this activity was to work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stretch their creative muscles and sense taste buds, all while being fun and interactive.

The virtual activity began with general instructions and guidelines of the said activity. The in-house little chefs wore their aprons and collected different shapes and flavours of cookies. They followed the instructions of teachers and decorated them using icing on their cookies. It was followed by sprinkling of toppings, gems, choco chips on the cookies.   The little angels thoroughly enjoyed the activity and enhanced sensory and motor skills through this activity.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that decorating cookies is comforting and involves great fun. He said that children love cookies and decoration of  cookies with small hands added icing on the cake.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that students learnt the presentation and  culinary skills. She appreciated the hard work of all the mothers which they put into while cooking delicious food for their kids. She said that this activity  provided a platform for students to showcase their talent and explore new areas of interest.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for young toddlers.

 

Green Land ConventSchool, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Buddha Purnima

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Buddha Purnima with great fervour and devotion. The objective of celebration of this day was to celebrate the birth anniversary and enlightenment of Lord Buddha.

A special assembly was organised in the school where students learnt about the life and noble teachings of  Lord Budhha.  On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Lord Buddha were shared with the students in form of speeches. The students and teachers recited the “Buddham Sharnam Gacchami” which made the whole environment religious and pious.

The young impressionable minds pledged to live a righteous life and follow the ethical principles of Buddhism, including respect for life, respect for others' property and respect for our pure nature, Respect for honesty and respect for a clear mind.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Budddha Purnima is one of the most important festivals of the India. The day marks the birth anniversary and enlightenment day of Lord Buddha the founder of Budddhism.  While extending his wishes on this pious occassion, he said that we should follow the teachings of Lord Buddha and follow the path on non-violence and live and let live others with peace and harmony.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, described Him as a social reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Lord Buddha, we all should live a life of simplicity and piety and should not get attached to materialistic world. If we follow His teachings sincerely, we can build a better world.

 

Green Land ConventSchool, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised English Handwriting Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised  English Handwriting Competition for the students of Primary wing with great fervour and Zeal. The objective of celebration of this activity was to improve presentation skills and to inculcate habit of good handwriting among students.

"Our handwriting style depicts our personality traits”, keeping it in view,an online English Handwriting Competition was organised for the students of classes I to V. The students were told that this art is an effective way to communicate a message in a beautiful way. All the students participated with full enthusiasm and showed excellent creativity through their writing skills.

The assessment was done on the basis of writing style, curves and patterns, legibility and neatness, beautification etc. The winners of the competition with best handwriting were awarded with digital certificates.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that the youngsters now a days tend to skip written practice. They should be encouraged to write properly and for this purpose such type of competitions turn out to be very meaningful for the students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Handwriting is an essential skill for children and practis ing handwriting is an incredibly important exercise for children, enabling them to develop fine motor skills and confidence. She said that the virtual event was held in view of the changing ways of communication due to growing interest in computers in the times of Covid-19. She said that Handwriting skills have been forgotten and there is 'handwriting crises' these days. Such activities motivate the students and give them a reminder about importance of good handwriting.

On the whole, this activity was a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Bathing Doll Activity

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised  Bathing Doll Activity for the toddlers of Kg wing with great fervour and Zeal. The objective of celebration of this activity was to teach the little angels to care for others, understand about habits of hygiene and self-care practices.

The virtual activity began with the decisive and exciting speech by the teachers in which they highlighted the importance of the cultivating habits of hygiene and self care practices through dolls and toys. It was followed by the general instructions and guidelines of the said activity.

The in-house little caretakers wore their aprons and pour water into doll tub. They followed the instructions of teachers and washed the doll with baby soap. It was followed by washing and sanitizing other toys. The little angels thoroughly enjoyed the activity and learnt sensory and motor skills through this activity.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that good personal hygiene is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting illnesses such as gastroenteritis and the common cold. He said that as India is marching towards third wave of Covid-19 which is harmful for our youngsters, and becomes the duty of stakeholders to arrange such activities and teach the youngsters to wash their hands with soap as well as keep their toys germ free.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that cleanliness is next to godliness and keeping it up  is vital for reasons like personal, social, mental well being. Basically it is maintaining a habit of healthy life style among young children. She said that it is high time that awareness must be created among the toddlers so that they realize the importance of personal hygiene like washing hands, using hand sanitizers before  taking food etc.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for the tiny-tots.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Telecommunications Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Telecommunications Day with great fervour and Zeal. The objective of celebration of this day was to raise awareness of the ways to bridge digital divide and explore and foster interconnectivity.

A special virtual assembly was held to mark the event in all grandeur. The programme was highlighted with decisive and exciting speech by the teachers in which they highlighted  the importance of the evolution of Telecommunication and its advancement. It was followed by a science quiz which was arranged for the classes VI to XII. The students were well informed about the rules and regulations of the quiz. The young Green Knights  participated in the quiz enthusiastically and performed exceptionally well.

The High-esteemed Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chain of Green Land Schools said that World Telecommunication Day  highlights the role of Information and Communication Technology in today’s world. He  focussed on  realizing the grim facts and unlocking the potential of tele-communication and to seize new opportunities to address the challenges which we all are facing currently.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the students for their efforts. She  stressed that  the use of   Internet and other communication technologies has acted as major tool for smooth functioning of our lives specially students during Covid-19 pandemic. She said that telecommunication can bring to our life positive change if used wisely.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for all the young minds.

 

GreenLand Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated International Family Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated International Family Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of these activities was to create a special emotional bond among families and to highlight the importance of families as a basic unit of society.  The young, enthusiastic students expressed their love and affection through participating in Family Tree activity, Musical Chair Game, Family Fun Activities, Cooking without Fire, Best Recipe & Presentation, Songs and Dance Videos and short Videos.

A special morning assembly was organised to mark the importance of International Family Day. It was followed by announcement of the rules and regulations of various online activities for the young Green Knights of Pre. Nursery to III. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious family tree using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting, fabulous painted designs to decorate.  The parents and students shared images of recipes, cooking without fire, musical chairs and fun filled activities. It was really a fun filled and splendid event.

All the talented students and their parents put up their best show through their dazzling videos. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. The Heart-warming songs and videos proved to be an icing on the cake which filled their heart with intimacy, gratitude, appreciation and acknowledgement for their families.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that families foster a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself and they are hubs of tradition. He said that parents and family form a child's first relationships. They are a child's first teachers and act as role models in how to act and how to experience the world around them.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She articulated that while lockdown is the time to strengthen the family bonds. Except paper- pen education, kids must be taught some skills such as cooking without fire, one should use quarantine to reinforce the moral and divine values among students, she voiced that rather everybody is in lockdown, but there is no lockdown on smiling, charity, glee and contentment. She applauded all the participants and said that Family is important because it provides love, support and a framework of values to each of its members.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great a platform to explore their enthralling and binding talent.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual International Nurses Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual International Nurses Day with great zeal and fervour.  The day was set aside to celebrate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale and to honor and note the contributions of nurses made to society during Covid-19 pandemic.

A special morning assembly was organised to throw light on the importance of the said day. Teachers briefed the students about the life of Florence Nightingale in whose remembrance this day is celebrated.  It was followed by a Virtual Role Play activity for the students of kindergarten wing.  The Green Knights reverberated the enthusiasm of Nurses Day Celebration by participating in the Role Play Activity.  They portrayed the role of nurses and made everyone aware about their contribution in the health care.

The children portrayed themselves as nurses and paid a rich tribute to Florence nightingale on her birth anniversary.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that International Nurses Day is a perfect day to thank and honour nurses who are tirelessly working for all of us during this deadly virus. He said that  we must appreciate the efforts and contributions of  nurses as they care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. He further said that nurses  may run short of time, but not compassion.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara  emphasised on the prominent role of nurses and said that the nurses have a great responsibility to improve the health of the population. She said that the Covid-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of the vital role nurses play. Without nurses and other health workers, we will neither be able to win the battle against outbreaks nor achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of  universal health coverage.

On the whole, it was a wonderful occasion to thank and appreciate the efforts of nurses.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual National Technology Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual National Technology Day with great potency and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrations was to remember the historical day of India's first successful nuclear test at Pokhran.

A special morning assembly was organised to celebrate this day. The teachers informed the students about the importance of the day through speeches. It was followed by a power point presentation competition for classes VIII to XII. The teachers announced important instructions and guidelines regarding the Power Point Presentation.  They prepared interesting presentations on various topics like How technology has affected our lives?, Latest technology trends 2020, Compare and contrast our lives 20 years ago and now with respect to technology, Face detection technology, a computer network or a networked device and Real-Time Street Light Control Systems etc. The enlightening Power Point Presentations were judged on the basis of content, design & layout, special effects and overall presentation. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from the students.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that National Technology Day marks the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998 and India's technological advancements in this space. He said that we must always remain grateful to our scientists for the courage shown in Pokhran in 1998. He articulated that the test was led by aerospace engineer and late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam which made India the sixth country to join the ‘nuclear club’ of nations.

The respected Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that In the COVID 19 crisis, technology has been at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic. She said that the day acts as a reminder of the country's technological advancements. She saluted the scientists for their services & achievements in the field of Science & Technology.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, NewSubhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Mother’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Mother’s Day with great vigour and dynamism. The day is an event to honor the contribution of mothers, acknowledge the efforts of maternal bonds and the role of mothers in our society. A host of virtual performances were planned to honor and appreciate all mothers.

A special virtual morning assembly was organised for the students of Pre. Nursery to XII in honour of mothers in which the students spoke about the importance of this day. They thanked their mothers for immense love and support which they shower on their kids. The little angels of Pre. Nursery to KG participated in mom and me dance activity in which the young novice and beautiful mothers prepared a dance performance and recorded their videos. They dressed up in same attire and looked alike. Some of the students imitated the dialogues and best moments of their mothers. They recorded a small video and shared with their Class Incharges.

The students of Primary Section joined the celebrations by contributing in Card Making Activity. They designed attractive greeting cards, used glitter, shells, craft material and presented them to their loving mothers. Some of the students also made collage of pictures and attached with 3- d greeting cards.  In another activity, the young in-house chefs, prepared dishes for their mothers and shared images and videos with the teachers.

The young Green Knights of classes VI to XII partook in singing activity. They prepared a song for their mother and dedicated it to thank them for the love and support they provide them. Some of the students also clicked a selfie with their mothers and shared in the virtual classes. The venue was aptly decorated in keeping with the theme.

Chairman, Chain of Green Land School, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra Said that Mother’s day is a special day, for all children and mothers as; it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. He appreciated the counteless efforts of mothers and called them emotional backbone of a family who have the magic touch to heal all wounds and make all things beautiful.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of students and said that All virtual performances exalted the mother as God, teacher, friend, philosopher and guide and emphasised the truth that a mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. She further motivated the students to love and take care of their mothers, the precious gift of God.

On the whole, it was a learning experience for the students.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated virtual ‘World Red Cross Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated virtual ‘World Red Cross Day’ in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sir J Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement.

On this occasion, a virtual awareness programme was organized with the theme “First Aid’ in an amplified manner to provide on the basic first aid training and to make the children aware of diverse and innovative range of services to the humanity. The theme behind it was to disseminate first aid knowledge and skills among young people.  

The digital demonstrations were given by the teachers on various emergency scenarios and how to remain calm and deal efficiently in such situations. ‘First Aid Kit’ activity was also organized for the students of classes IV and V wherein every class maintained their own first aid kit.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the untiring efforts of Corona Warriors who are voluntarily working for the benefit of the people in distress during this pandemic. On the occasion of World Red Cross Day, he told everyone to join hands to make everyone in this world healthier and happier again and motivated everyone to stay safe and stay at home to break the chain of spread of Coronavirus.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara stressed on the importance of conducting such events which help in disseminating first aid knowledge to save themselves and their loved ones from unexpected hazards such as severe bleeding, fainting, spells etc. She exhorted the students to be helping hands and to lead a life of service to reaffirm our commitment to the humanity.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized virtual World Athletic Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized virtual World Athletic Day for the students of classes VI to VIII amidst great mirth, verve and camaraderie. The main aim was to provide a great opportunity for students ‘to unite’, ‘rejoice’, ‘introduce’ and ‘represent’ them. Approximately 300 students participated in the customized and fun-filled track and field events.

Taking God’s blessings is of paramount significance; hence a special morning prayer was organised to create a reverential atmosphere. The event started with the general instructions of “Fitness exercise circuit challenge”. The Pre. Recorded video of the said Challenge was shared by the teachers. The students practiced and performed the challenges like Jumping Jacks, Shuttle Run into Six, Squats and Burpy challenge. Decked up in their sports outfits, they displayed a well-organized fitness challenge. They completed the challenge and recorded their videos and shared with their sports teacher.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that sports give us a sense of discipline, respect for others and national pride. He praised the participants and highlighted the necessity of the sportsmanship in a world riddled with rat races for glory.
The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, emphasized on the importance of sports in a child’s life. She was extremely happy and proud to see the virtual performance of the students. She further added that such activities at school level provide a good platform to showcase their hidden talent of the students.

Over all, it was a day filled with euphoria and frolic.

 

“LET US COME TOGETHER, FOLD OUR HANDS” ACTIVITY WAS ORGANIZED AT GREEN LAND SR. SEC. PUBLIC SCHOOL, LDH

“Let us come together, fold our hands” activity was organized at Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Ldh to offer a  prayer for the health and safety of our fellow beings .Throughout the past few weeks we have suffered as a  community , as a  nation , and as a  world in so many ways due to Coronavirus Pandemic. Students of Class I- XII together offered prayers in which they prayed Almighty for the quick recovery and healing of all the Covid sufferers. The teachers through video, enlightened the students about the significance of prayers in one’s life.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra , the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools said that offering collective prayers to the Almighty helps us build a spiritual connection with the divine force. It enables us to envision a brighter future , reminding us that light always conquers darkness.

Speaking on the occasion the Principal of the school Mrs. Baldeep Pandher said that in the past few weeks, we all have been subjected to the pain and devastation brought in by the coronavirus pandemic. Chanting holy mantras or meditations every day not only endows us with equanimity and peace but also strengthens our resolve to face adversities.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commemorated 400th Parkash Utsav of the Ninth Guru Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commemorated 400th Parkash Utsav of the Ninth Guru Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji known as “Hind ki Chaddar” with devotion and reverence. The spiritual ambience of the devotional chants was attended by all the children virtually.  The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

To observe this auspicious occasion, a special congregation was held to mark the Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Many pupils partook in the online streaming of the proceedings. A melodious shabad kirtan was presented to bring out the importance of the day which was appreciated by one and all. The whole ambience of the school was filled with the humming of holy hymns. The students were virtually told about the life and teachings of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji through the emphatic speeches and a Power Point presentation remembering the great soul. By observing the teachings of Guru Ji, students also took an oath to follow the path of truth, honesty and peace.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji worked for the protection of the country against atrocities in the society. According to the teachings of Guru Ji whenever there are widespread social evils or cruelty against women, children and elderly people and against the noble souls who always strive for social unity, we must always raise our voice against such people. This is how we all can follow his footsteps.

The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji showed the path of divinity to his disciples by teaching them to overcome greed, desire, ego and pain. She urged the students and teachers to incorporate and practice HIS teachings of self-sacrifice in their thoughts, words and deeds to achieve phenomenal academic and general success in their life.

Overall, it was a spiritual morning where the students learnt to follow the right path to seek the blessings of the Almighty.

 

GreenLand Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “The International Workers’ Day”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated  “The International Workers’ Day”, also called as Labour Day by organising An Online Fancy Dress Competition- Our Helpers  for the students of Kindergarten and Primary wing with full zeal and aplomb. To honor workers for their contribution towards making our lives easier, Green Knights celebrated the untiring services provided by the Corona Warriors during this international pandemic.

‘It’s labour indeed that puts the difference to everything.’ Keeping in view, the day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students pour their heart’s gratitude and thankfulness towards our helpers. The students while in their homes got together through Teams App and dressed up as helpers of society and expressed their gratitude towards the support staff and reiterated the fact that their contribution is an important aspect in their life. The greenknights actively participated in the activity and thanked the helpers for their dedication and support.

This engaging and fun filled activity was planned in such a manner that students developed confidence, connected to their family as a deeply valued member of family. A small animated video was shared through WhatsApp in which they learnt about the importance of the day.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra paid his heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness to the real warriors. He further articulated that their undiluted courage, selflessness, determination, and focus have ensured that India remains on track in this difficult time.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara acknowledged the contributions of the work force of the society, and lauded their ceaseless efforts for the welfare of the public. She said that as the world is hit by the coronavirus pandemic; Medical workers, sanitation workers, police personnel and other essential service workers are working day and night to help people, without caring about them and are fighting the deadly virus on the frontline. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing scintillating and vivacious videos of their kids while paying thankfulness to Covid-19 warriors.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children.

 

GreenLand Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhianacelebrated ‘International Dance Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘International Dance Day’ along with the little angels of Kindergarten wing with great zeal and fervor. The day was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Jean George’s Noverre, a French dancer. This is a day not only to entertain, but also educate students about the art form, making them more appreciative of the world of dance.

With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the students an Inter- Class Competition was organized for the tiny tots who were enthused with the joy of dancing. The theme of the competition was the traditional and contemporary form of dance. The students thoroughly enjoyed the foot tapping music along with exquisite dance forms. The splendid event reiterated the fact that dances not only helps in expressing emotions but also relax mind, body and soul.

Harseerat, Ira, Jiyanshi, Khyatti, Gurnoor Kaur, Nirvan Kaur, Reyansh, Jaiveer,  Manya, Mitansh, Mayank, Vinaya, Jaskirat, Laavya, Ruhani of  Kindergarten wing enthralled the audience with their stylish and elegant dance moves. The spectators during virtual class bore witness to the enthusiasms and energy of the young Green Knights.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that dance is a medium to express one’s emotions and kids love to dance to the rhythms of music. He appreciated the efforts of the students and motivated everyone to take part in co-curricular activities too along with academics to excel and grow.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts of the students and said that dance is an art form which helps in expressing the emotions of life and relaxes the mind, body and the soul. She said that she was proud to see such level of talent among students.

On the whole the day had a complete ambience of joy and happiness.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar - Prophet of Jains, with great fervour.

A special assembly was organised in the school where students learnt about the life and noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira. On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Lord Mahavira were shared with the students in form of speeches. The students and teachers recited the “Navkar Mantra” which made the whole environment religious and pious.

The young impressionable minds pledged to live a righteous life and follow the ethical principles of Jainism, including Ahimsa- causing no harm to living beings, Satya- to speak the truth, Asteya - not to possess the things that do not belong to you, Brahmcharya - not to indulge in sensual pleasures and Aparigraha - not to get attached to material things.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals of the India. The day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and the last ‘Tirthankara’ of Jainism. While extending his wishes on this pious occassion, he said that we should follow the teachings of Lord Mahavir and follow the path on non-violence and live and let live others with peace and harmony.   

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, described Him as a social reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Lord Mahavir, we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow His teachings sincerely we can build a better world.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “World Book Day”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “World Book Day” with zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of celebrating this day was to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.

In context to the Book Day, ‘Book Reading Activity’ was held for classes I-XII. The activity began with a sparkle, it was a fun-packed day with children immersed in a plethora of activities to develop an understanding of how books can entertain and inspire all of us.

All students of classes I-III read books in English. The students of IV-XII read various books in English, Hindi and Punjabi language. They thoroughly enjoyed this stress-free activity as it ignited the minds of the young learners. The teachers shared e-books in the class WhatsApp groups and the students read out their favourite stories like Sleeping Beauty, Red Raincoat, Benjamin Franklin, The Intelligent Cook etc. with clear articulation, correct accentuation and voice modulation. After reading the books, they wrote and shared book reviews and podcasts with their teachers. The students with best book reviews received Certificate of Appreciation.

Our cherished Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the world of wonder that is literature. He articulated that since the students of today’s age lack the passion for reading, this book reading activity will bring a positive change among students. He further said that these kinds of activities help the child to develop confidence, improve vocabulary and also help the students to inculcate self-confidence.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that reading is an investment, which has great returns and books are our true friends. The magic of  books has been there since time immemorial. She, further, encouraged the students to read as much as they can which will add magic to their lives. She thanked and appreciated the students and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was a day of flurry and excitement, with the children being fruitfully engaged and getting exposure to the magic of language and literature.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Earth Day.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Earth Day by organising Plantation Drive for the little angels of Pre. Nursery to KG and Poster Making Activity for the students of IX to XII. The aim was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “We're All in This Together” urging everyone to come together to spread awareness to plant trees and conserve flora and fauna of our Mother Earth.  The tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to K.G participated in plantation drive. In the true spirit of the event, the students participated with zeal and enthusiasm in the drive to spread the message of afforestation. The plantation drive supplied fun and learning for the kids in equal measure. Students planted various types of saplings including cauliflower, cabbage etc. Teachers had already explained to the students about the trees and the importance of tree plantation.

The students of class IX to XII participated in Poster Making Competition with an aim to make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how you can help in protecting it. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments through ‘Art Attack, and made ingenious posters represented the ways to conserve earth with strokes of colors.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that Earth has always given us every comfort and necessity of life. It takes care of everyone like a mother and we must also protect it and care for it in the best way. He further motivated the young Green Knights to create a greener world before it becomes a fantasy to our next generation.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the efforts of young toddlers in plantation drive. She reminded children of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth” and inspired them to join their hands together to save our “Mother Earth” from the increasing environmental degradation and exhorted everybody to save flora and fauna, soil and water from growing industrialization and urbanization.

On the whole, the virtual classes were filled with heartwarming and ecologically poignant artworks and displays done by students.

 

A virtual Fancy Dress Competition for the students of classes I to III to commemorate ‘Ram Navami’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised a virtual Fancy Dress Competition for the students of classes I to III to commemorate ‘Ram Navami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Rama- the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu with mirth & joy.

A special congregation was held to celebrate Ram Navami in which the students emphasized the importance of this day. With the help of a song and dance, the students presented important instances from the life of Lord Rama. The young lads and lasses decked themselves in the attire of Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students which enthralled the virtual classes with religious fervour. The graceful performances by the Primary Section left everyone spell bound. The celebration that followed was truly entertaining and educating.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and advised everyone to follow the path of truth and honesty. He laid emphasis on the importance of ‘Karma’ and seek the blessings of God at every moment of our lives. He shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Shri Ram’s life. He blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message to always, look ahead instead of reminiscing in the past.

The revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara conveyed the message of love and mutual respect for each other and further added that ‘Doing Karma should be our priority rather than desiring the fruit of our Karma’. Her words truly summed up the efficacy of celebrating festivals of devotion and obedience towards their parents and teachers. She also cherished the efforts put in by the teachers and students.

On the whole, the celebration filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Rama. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Heritage Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Heritage Day’ in the school. To commemorate this day An Online Collage Making Activity was conducted for the students of class VI to VIII with cultural fervor and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to make students aware about India and world's famous monuments and heritage sites.

The teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of World Heritage Day. The students of Grade VI to VIII were introduced to the rules and regulations of the trivial activities based on the theme- Cultural heritage of India, Diversity of world and nature to enkindle and induce love for our country’s heritage. A powerpoint presentation based on the day was also shared with the students to make them realize the need to protect places of historic importance.

This day was celebrated for conservation of our boundless heritage so that our generation can comprehend its importance & history and pass it on as an honor to the next generation. The Students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. The startling and astounding pictures and videos of collages were shared by students to their respective class in charges digitally. It was followed by an informative and entertaining presentation on the heritage which was presented via Whats App to mark the importance of preserving world this day.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra motivated and advised the students to participate in preserving and conserving the monuments and cultural heritage of India. As these monuments are the foretellers of the past.

Speaking on the occasion, our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Green Land Schools regularly hold awareness events for major UN observance days. The ‘World heritage Day’ which was observed on April 18, to create awareness about our “Grand Heritage.” She encouraged the students to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wide context of the great diversity of cultures and beliefs that make up the world and nation.

On the whole, it was a delight to watch the enthralling collages where students displayed their artistic potential and creativity.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated the Virtual Baisakhi – the festival of harvest

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated the Virtual Baisakhi – the festival of harvest with traditional fervour and gaiety and great enthusiasm. To mark the importance of this day, the school was dolled up and festooned with Baisakhi theme and a grand celebration. The whole school came alive with a brilliant activities organized for the students.

On this day many activities and competitions were held digitally in the school. The students of Pre. Nursery to KG participated in Solo Folk Dance and Singing Competition.  The toddlers came dressed up as beautiful mutiyars and gabrus and set the mood for the festival celebrations. The vibrant & enthralling performances by the students of Primary Section   fascinated the audience. The students of Middle and Senior Wing presented solo folk songs enthusiastically.  Students attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded the audience about the great heritage and culture of Punjab. These engaging and fun filled activities were planned in such a manner that students went home feeling confident, connected to each other, and as a deeply valued member of our school community.

The teachers also made aware of the importance of this festival by showcasing the Punjabi culture. The purpose was to make the students aware about the historical background, significance and relevance of Baisakhi celebrations. The students were also told about various aspects of rural Punjab, its cultural heritage through tableaux showing the sowing, ploughing, harvesting, winnowing and gathering of crop.

Our high esteemed Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the staff and students on the occasion of Founder’s Day and Baisakhi.  He said that India is such a beautiful land where all the religions have their own beauty. 

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, apprised every one of the importance of the festival. She also threw light on the religious and historical importance of the festival .She, further, motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and energy and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world. She acknowledged and appreciated all the students for giving such scintillating and vivacious performances.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children. The entire school campus was immersed in the spirit of festivity.

 

GreenLand Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paidhomage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the auspicious occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana >paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the auspicious occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. It was celebrated to mark the birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian and economist who was also the principal architect of the Constitution of India.

A special virtual congregation through Teams App was organised to commemorate his teachings and works by the Green Knights. The teachers recalled the contributions of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar and narrated important incidents from his life to inculcate good values among them. The achievements and contributions of Dr. Ambedkar were highlighted and emphasised through a powerpoint presentation. His contributions to the uplift of lower caste people were also highlighted.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra highlighted  Dr. Ambedkar’s major contribution i.e. protecting the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution. He inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Dr. Ambedkar “One need not be born into great and influential families but with goal, hard work and responsibilities one can become great”. He told that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was as an economist who propounded gold monetization much before the world.

The esteemed Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India on his birth anniversary. She explained the impact and significance Baba Saheb had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Dr. Ambedkar’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the assembly concluded with the National Anthem, where all the students and teachers sang with honour and pride.

 

New Academic Session 2021-22 commences

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar welcomed all the students on 12th April 2021 at the commencement of the virtual online school session 2021-22. The first day of the session began with conduct of special virtual morning assembly to seek the blessings of Almighty and ask for His grace for a fulfilling and fruitful session.

The teachers and students recited magnificent prayers and songs thanking God for His blessings. It was followed by a PowerPoint presentation to welcome students and reminding them to be safe and  hygienic. 

After the examination fever, the students enterrds the school with new exuberance and fresh vibes. The ceremony started with soul striving rendering prayer. Excitement and enthusiasm was at peak among the students where there was an agog to meet the friends as well as admission to the new level. The classes were tastefully bedecked with charts.  The day was filled with fun and frolic for the students preparing them for new challenges and exciting opportunities which the new session is going to bring.

The class in charges welcomed the students with motivational words and talks of great personalities and felt ecstatic to meet their new teachers. Entire faculty members helped kids to get adjusted and make them comfortable in the virtual school environment.

Our revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra highlighted the significance of technological environment by emphasizing the role of virtual classes once again amidst Covid pandemic. He further said that as every cloud has a silver lining so these dark clouds of Corona virus also will disappear with the passage of time. This is just a temporary phase not a permanent one.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that a good beginning makes a big difference. She congratulated the students on graduating to higher classes. She wished all students of Green Land family- a fun filled session ahead. She further said that one should make sure that you begin this academic year with new hopes and positive mindset to make it brighter chapter in your school life full of knowledge and learning.

As a whole, the day was full of fun and excitement. Everyone had a great day!

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized virtual “BRICS Math Online Competition 2020

ग्रीन लैंड कान्वेंट स्कूल, न्यू सुभाष नगर, लुधियाना ने विद्यार्थियों में गणित के प्रति रुचि पैदा करने के लिए और तर्क - वितर्क की प्रतिभा को विकसित करने के उद्देश्य से सीबीएसई सेंटर ऑफ एक्सीलेंस के तहत कक्षा पहली से बारहवीं 'तक के विद्यार्थियों के लिए ब्रिक्स मैथ्स ऑनलाइन प्रतियोगिता, 2020 आयोजित की गई।

"गणित की रूचि उसके अनुयायियों में ही दृष्टिगोचर होती है। "इस तथ्य को ध्यान में रखते हुए अध्यापकों ने विद्यार्थियों को इस प्रतियोगिता से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण दिशा - निर्देश दिए। उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों को अपने सही नाम के साथ प्रमाण पत्र प्राप्त करने के लिए ब्रिक्समैथ प्रोफाइल में अपना सही नाम भरने के लिए निर्देशित किया। प्रतियोगिता ऑनलाइन वेबसाइट www bricksmath.com पर आयोजित की गई थी। यह प्रतियोगिता विद्यार्थियों के लिए पूरी तरह से मुफ्त थी। इस प्रतियोगिता के अंतर्गत दो राउंड थे - ट्रायल राउंडऔर मेन राउंड। ट्रायल राउंड में छात्रों को प्रश्नपत्र को कई बार अभ्यास करने व हल करने का मौका दिया गया। मेन राउंड में विद्यार्थियों को इस प्रतियोगिता को पूरा करने के लिए 60 मिनट का समय दिया गया। प्रतियोगिता के अंतर्गत 10 रंगीन इंटरएक्टिव गणित टास्क शामिल थे। इस प्रतियोगिता में जितने भी टास्क को शामिल किया गया था वे गणित विषय के लिए निर्धारित पुस्तकीय ज्ञान पर निर्भर नहीं थे अपितु विद्यार्थी की तार्किक सोच एवं सूझ - बूझ पर आधारित थे।

इस प्रतियोगिता में 60 से अधिक विद्यार्थियों ने भाग लिया और अद्भुत प्रदर्शन करते हुए प्रमाण पत्र प्राप्त किए। दसवीं कक्षा के समीर थिंद और शुभित सिद्धू तथा सातवीं कक्षा की सना राणा ने क्रमशः 20 और 25 मिनट से भी कम समय में 80 में से 80 अंक प्राप्त करके विजेता के सर्टिफिकेट प्राप्त किए।

स्कूल के सम्मानीय प्रधानाचार्या डॉ ज्योति सचदेव पुजारा जी ने सी.बी.एस.ई. द्वारा एक बच्चे के सर्वपक्षीय विकास के लिए किए जा रहे निरंतर प्रयासों की सराहना की। उन्होंने कहा कि तर्क - वितर्क करना और आकर्षक ढंग से अपने विचार प्रस्तुत करने की क्षमता एक ऐसी क्षमता है जो आज के समय में होना अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। गणित विषय के माध्यम से विद्यार्थी इस बात से अच्छे ढंग से परिचित हो जाते हैं, कि अच्छे तर्क वितर्क के साथ ही वे अच्छा परिणाम प्राप्त कर सकते हैं और वास्तविक जीवन के नए दृष्टिकोणों की विविधता से पूरी तरह रूबरू हो सकते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह के परीक्षण विद्यार्थियों में अधिक अभ्यास करने और अधिक से अधिक प्रतिस्पर्धा भाग लेने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं। उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों को भविष्य में भी इस तरह की प्रतियोगिताओं में भाग लेने एवं अपने ज्ञान को आधुनिक समय के साथ - साथ बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरित किया।

संक्षेप में यह एक लाभान्वित प्रयास था जो कि युवा शिक्षार्थियों के लिए सीखने का एक नया अनुभव प्रदान करता हुआ सार्थक सिद्ध हुआ।

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised the most anticipated celebrations of year - The Virtual Grand Christmas Celebrations

ग्रीन लैंड कान्वेंट स्कूल, न्यू सुभाष नगर लुधियाना में 'वर्चुअल क्रिसमस डे' अत्यंत भव्य ढंग से उत्साह पूर्वक मनाया गया। प्री.नर्सरी से आठवीं कक्षा तक के विद्यार्थियों ने इस समारोह का भरपूर आनंद लिया। इस अवसर पर विद्यार्थियों के लिए एक्स मैक्स ट्री डेकोरेशन, क्रिसमस मास्क मेकिंग, कार्ड मेकिंग, क्रिसमस कैरोल सिंगिंग, क्रिसमस स्नो ग्लोब, स्नोमैन मेकिंग गतिविधियाँ आयोजित की गई। इस अवसर पर स्कूल के परिसर को फूलों, तारों व गुब्बारों इत्यादि से सजाया गया।

युवा ग्रीन नाइट्स के लिए एक वर्चुअल सुबह की सभा का आयोजन किया गया, जिसमें अध्यापकों ने विद्यार्थियों को क्रिसमस डे की महत्ता से अवगत करवाया और ईसा मसीह द्वारा मानवता की भलाई के लिए दिए गए महान बलिदान की कहानियों को सुनाया। उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों को ईसा मसीह द्वारा दिखाए गए अच्छाई के मार्ग पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित किया। इस सभा में पूर्व रिकॉर्डेड क्रिसमस कैरोल रिकॉर्डिंग को चलाया गया जिसने सभी को आत्मिक शांति प्रदान की।

इसके पश्चात सभा में अध्यापकों द्वारा पूर्व निर्धारित गतिविधियों के नियमों की घोषणा की गई। प्री नर्सरी से तीसरी कक्षा तक के विद्यार्थियों ने एक्स मैक्स ट्री डेकोरेशन, मास्क मेकिंग एवं कार्ड मेकिंग गतिविधि में बढ़- चढ़कर भाग लिया। ग्रीनलैंड परिवार के नन्हें-मुन्ने बच्चों ने क्रिसमस ट्री को सजाने के लिए सितारों, छोटी-छोटी गेंदों और रंगदार कागजों का प्रयोग किया। उन्होंने पहले से प्रयोग किए गए पेपर का दोबारा प्रयोग करते हुए मास्क तैयार किए। कुछ विद्यार्थियों ने क्रिसमस कैरल सिंगिंग में भाग लेते हुए वीडियो बनाई और कुछ विद्यार्थियों ने क्रिसमस ग्रीटिंग कार्ड तैयार किए और उन पर सुंदर संदेश लिखकर अपने परिवार के सदस्यों को दिए।

ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान छोटे-छोटे बच्चों ने अद्भुत नृत्य पेश किया। ऑनलाइन कक्षा के दौरान विद्यार्थियों की उत्साह एवं जोश से भरे नृत्य ने वातावरण को त्योहारों के रंगों से भर दिया।

कक्षा चौथी से आठवीं तक के विद्यार्थियों ने क्रिसमस कैरल सिंगिंग, क्रिसमस स्नो ग्लोब और स्नोमैन मेकिंग गतिविधि में उत्साह पूर्वक भाग लिया। इस गतिविधि का आरंभ विद्यार्थियों के जिंगल बेल - जिंगल बेल कैरल पर नृत्य प्रदर्शन करने के पश्चात हुआ ।विद्यार्थियों ने कैरल सिंगिंग गतिविधि में भाग लेते हुए अपनी - अपनी वीडियो बनाकर भेजी जिसमें कि उनका उत्साह देखने योग्य था विद्यार्थियों के उत्साह को देखकर सभी बहुत अचंभित थे। स्नो ग्लोब और स्नोमैन गतिविधि के अंतर्गत विद्यार्थियों ने सूती दस्तानों, कपास और सजावट की वस्तुओं का प्रयोग करते हुए आकर्षक स्नोमैन बनाएँ। ये गतिविधियों विद्यार्थियों में रचनात्मकता और कलात्मकता का विकास करती हैं, और विद्यार्थियों ने भी गतिविधियों के दौरान इसी जज्बे को कायम रखा और रंगों का उचित प्रयोग करते हुए अत्यंत ही नवीनता से कलात्मक प्रदर्शन किया ।विद्यार्थियों के माता-पिता द्वारा गतिविधि के आरंभ की एवं समापन की अत्यंत आकर्षक तस्वीरें एवं वीडियो कक्षा इंचार्ज को भेजी गई।

स्कूल के सम्मानीय प्रधानाचार्य डॉ ज्योति सचदेव पुजारा जी ने विद्यार्थियों एवं अध्यापकों को क्रिसमस डे की शुभकामनाएँ दी। उन्होंने कहा कि इस प्रकार की गतिविधियों में भाग लेने से विद्यार्थियों में रचनात्मक कौशल का विकास होता है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह त्योहार हमें ईश्वर के दिए आशीर्वाद के लिए और मानव के लिए बनाए गए उनकी कृतियों के लिए आभार व्यक्त करने का त्योहार है। वे गतिविधियों में विद्यार्थियों की उत्साह से परिपूर्ण भागीदारी देखकर अत्यंत प्रफुल्लित एवं गौरवान्वित हुई। संक्षेप में क्रिसमस डे के इस उत्साह से परिपूर्ण माहौल ने सभी के चेहरे पर खुशी के रंग बिखेर दिए।

प्री नर्सरी के नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे सैंटा क्लॉस और परियों की तरह सजे हुए अत्यंत आकर्षक लग रहे थे। इस गतिविधि में अन्वी, सुखमनी कौर, प्रणव शर्मा, दानिश, अभिराज, सौरव और जसप्रीत सिंह का प्रदर्शन  प्रशंसनीय था।

 

Green Land Convent School,New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated birthday of Chairman Dr.Rajesh Rudhra

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated birthday of Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra with great show and pomp. It was a joyful occasion where the Green Land family came together to greet and wish Chairman  Sir virtually.

Even though the students  couldn’t meet him personally to make him feel special but they were still successful in making his day special virtually. The celebrations started with a virtual prayer service in which the talented lasses of Green Land family wished Sir through an enthralling song cum dance performance. It was followed by the virtual greetings, wishes and speeches from  our students in which they extended birthday wishes to Sir and spoke a few words about Sir’s qualities and how he manages everything so gratefully in difficult situations. The students recorded their short videos while expressing their love and concern for Sir and submitted to their class incharges which was later combined by IT Department and presented to Sir. The Children showed their love and gratitude through a small virtual program and a presentation. Great zeal was visible among the students and staff members. Each class did its bit in making this day a special one for their Chairman Sir.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land School was so touched with the efforts put forth by the school staff and students. He thanked  each and everyone for making his day special and indeed a different and memorable one.

Speaking on the occassion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the leadership style of Chairman Sir is one of the best one can think of. He is always on the lookout for the best in terms of the welfare of your students and the Green Land Family as a whole.  She,  on behalf of the students and staff members thanked sir for all the support he has given us to be a part of this wonderful Green Land Family.

On the whole, The celebrations concluded with the Chairman Sir's inspiring message.

 

Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana commemorated 400th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji known as “Hind ki Chaddar” with great piousness and serenity.

Remembering the supreme sacrifice of Guru Ji for protecting the most fundamental of human rights, a special congregation was held in all the branches of Green Land Family to pay the obeisance to the immortal soul. Many pupils partook in the online streaming of the proceedings.

The students and staff of all branches paid tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji by spreading his divine message of harmony, humility and equality through Shabad Gayan, Speeches and Poems. By observing the teachings of Guru ji, students also took an oath to follow the path of truth, honesty and peace.

The students of grade IV & V of Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass virtually narrated the Martyrdom details of Guru Ji who gave up his life for the humanity.

The students and teachers of Green Land Convent School, Chd. Road paid obeisance by reciting the holy hymns ‘Vin Bolyan Sab Kuchh Janda…’ and ‘Mann Kyon Beiraag Karehga Satgur Mera Poora…’ which filled the devotees with divine tranquility.

The senior students of Green Land Convent School, Dugri recited Shabad Gayan which filled the school premises with the essence of Naam Ras. In a series of events dedicated to Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Paath and Ardaas were also held.

Green Land Convent School, Civil City presented a melodious shabad kirtan bringing out the importance of the day. The whole ambience of the school was filled with the humming of holy hymns. The students were virtually told about the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji through the emphatic speech by Gurleen of class IX. Sukamdeep of class XI Science, Varundeep and Angadpreet of class X recited kavishri remembering the great sacrifices done by our Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

In a special virtual morning assembly of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, the teachers narrated the life history and martyrdom details of Guru Ji through a power point presentation. Students’ speeches on the contribution of Guru Ji also went as a great tribute to him. The emotional sentiments were reflected in their devotion with which they participated.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, said that Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji martyred against tyranny and for the protection of the country against atrocities in the society. According to the teachings of Guru Ji whenever there are widespread social evils or cruelty against women, children and elderly people and against the noble souls who always strive for social unity, we must always raise our voice against such people. This is how we all can follow his footsteps. He further said that his supreme sacrifice will continue to inspire generations to come.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the School Trust said that Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji fought against forced conversion and other religious impositions. He further said that Guru Teg Bahadur Ji showed the path of divinity to his disciples by teaching them to overcome greed, desire, ego and pain.

The students, staff members along with their respective principals Ms. Baldeep Pandher, Ms. Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Ms. Ritu and Ms. Kashish paid a floral tribute to Hind ki Chadar- Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. They urged the students and teachers to incorporate and practice Shri Guru Teg Bahadur’s teachings of self-sacrifice in their thoughts, words and deeds to achieve phenomenal academic and general success in their life.

Overall it was a spiritual morning where the students learnt to follow the right path to seek the blessings of the Almighty.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized virtual “Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized virtual “Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge for the students of Class VIII to X” under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence  with an aim to generate interest of students towards Math. It mainly focused on the extent to which children are able to employ mathematics to their life. In order to reach out to maximum students across the country, this year the Central Board of Secondary Education hosted the challenge on the DIKSHA platform.

“The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.” Keeping it in view, the teachers gave important guidelines to the students. They guided the students to enter their correct names in the DIKSHA profile while accessing  the website to receive certificates with their correct names. Before attempting the challenge, students enthusiastically accessed the various  modules of the course like introduction to the Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2020 course, video on Algebra and reading material on Srinivas Ramanjun, Aryabhata Ganit practice set that consisted of Mathematics questions.

After completion of the said modules, the students registered for free on the DIKSHA platform by clicking on the Register here button, then reached  the Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2020 and joined the course. The said test assessed Application of Mathematics in daily life, Change and relationships, Space and Shape, Quantity, Uncertainty and data, Joy of Mathematics learning covering questions from Puzzles, History of Mathematics, Current affairs in Mathematics, Mathematics all around us and mental ability which tested Numerical Ability of the students.

The esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, appreciated the continuous efforts of CBSE to promote holistic development of a child. She said that the ability to reason logically and present opinions in authentic and captivating ways is an ability that is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. In Maths, students learn that, with proper reasoning, they can arrive at outcomes that they can completely be true in a wide variety of real-life perspectives. She cited that such tests help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

Armed Forces Flag Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar,  Ludhiana observed Virtual Armed Forces Flag Day along with the tiny tots to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who serve our country. To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held Flag Making Activity for the students of classes Pre. Nursery to III.

A special digital morning assembly was organised in which the teachers shared  the stories of valour by our brave soldiers to rekindle the pride among the youth of the country. It was followed by Flag Making Activity in which the tiny tots made flags to keep on study table, car etc. Some students wore the flags on their shoulders and sang patriotic songs.  They also highlighted that Indian army is the cause for peace in the nation and their contribution is very valuable. Little angels dressed up in the army uniform and recited poems and thanked the courageous and martyed soldiers.

The virtual classes were filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation.  The best startling and astounding pictures and videos- while doing the activity and to complete task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the efforts of the students for remembering our great heroes who sacrificed their lives for their nation and strengthened the national bond among the people. She said that it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, airmen and sailors of India. She further articulated that that we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens.

Over all, this pious day filled the hearts of students with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The virtual function concluded with national anthem.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virual Constitution Day

“Our constitution is a ray of hope: “H” for harmony, “O” for opportunity, “P” for people's participation and “E” for equality.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celbrated Virual Constitution Day with an aim to spread awareness about the Indian Constitution and to instill a sense of patriotism among the students.

It was marked by the conduct of a ‘Special Morning Assembly’ to highlight the importance of constitution.  The virtual celebrations started with very apt words as the thought for the day “The flavor of tricolor should not be depicted only through our words but also through our actions.’’ This worthy thought was followed by an oath on preamble taken by the students. The virtual assembly echoed with the words, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC…’’A specially designed PowerPoint presentation was shown to enhance the awareness of the students about their constitution which took them on a journey of our constitution from its history to its present day form.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the existence and successful survival of ‘Democracy” in such diverse conditions is the most celebrated fact about our country and constitution is its backbone. She said that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar studied all of these issues in depth and presented the Constitution of India for the elimination of all the social disparities for which we all are grateful to him. She motivated the students to be committed to, get guided by our Constitution, and strive to build on this foundation for progressive development of the country.

On the whole, the day instilled patriotic feelings among students and pledged to be nation builders. The assembly concluded with national anthem.

 

Diwali Celebrations

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated traditional as well as virtual Diwali with great devoutness and exhilaration. The school was decorated with diyas and light anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The school buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.

The day started with a special virtual morning assembly wherein the teachers delivered a lecture on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations and organised an online quiz based on epic Ramayana. The students of Pre Nsy to KG participated in Diya and Candle Decoration, Pooja Thali Decoration and Paper Lantern Making Activity. The excitement of the little angels knew no bounds when their class Incharge demonstrated them each step to decorate diyas, candles and thalis. The students prepared different types of candles, diyas and pooja thalis which were very colourful and decorated with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, mirrors, glitters etc.

The students of classes I – III participated in Zero Cost Craft Making Activity to enhance the children's dexterity and agility. The students prepared Pompom Torans, Dream Catchers with Paper Plates, Photo Frames etc. which were later gifted to their Grandparents. The tiny tots also dressed up as Sri Ram, Mata Sita, Lakhman, Hanuman and portrayed their character from Epic Ramayana. They also wore suitable accessories and jewellary and spoke a few lines about that character.  Recital of poems on Diwali by the little angels was an icing on the cake.

Decorating the home during festivals, is a very important part of Indian traditions. To keep up the festive spirit, the students of classes IV to VIII participated in Door Hanging (Toran) Making Activity with great zeal and gusto. The enthusiasm showed by the students was infectious as they used colorful paper, auspicious leaves, craft mirrors, glitters and decorative material to make beautiful torans. This activity enhanced their fine motor skills and social skills. They enjoyed doing activity, thereby learning how to be helpful to the parents doing festival.  The passionate Green Knights also participated in E-Greetings and Poster Making Activity and motivated everyone to say no to Firecrackers and use noble ways to celebrate Diwali through their igneous posters.

The students of Senior Wing (IX-XII) participated in ‘Inter-Class Rangoli-Making Competition virtually as well as in school with an aim of mass participation in the celebrations. The stunning designs of rangoli were alluring and fascinated the spectators. They students also participated in Classroom Decoration Competition. The students cleaned their class rooms and decorated them with handmade paper lanterns and flowers. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of Gods and Goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming. Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, mass participation, variety of material used etc. The ceremonies took place by maintaining social distancing and following the guidelines issued by Government of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. He said Diwali is a festival of communal harmony, wherein Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Ram at Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, while Sikhs observe ‘Bandhi Chorr Divas’. He offered his warm wishes to the students and appreciated the creativity displayed by the students. He sensitized the students about the ill- effects of the crackers and inspired them to celebrate pollution free Diwali in its purest form by lightening lamps and sharing with underprivileged.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted the Green Land Family on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.  She appreciated the efforts of parents and students and motivated them to use home-made artifacts to save money and use their own talent. SHE said that Chain of Green Land Schools gives ample opportunities to students to explore their talent by organizing such competitions. She congratulated as well as encouraged the winners to enhance their talent.  

On the whole, the festival of fun and excitement progressed with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

 

Virtual Inter Class Ad Mad Show for the little angels of classes Pre. Nursery to III on the occasion of World Television Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Virtual Inter Class Ad Mad Show for the little angels of classes Pre. Nursery to III on the occasion of World Television Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. Its objective was to enable students to highlight the talent, creativity, innovation in creating an advertisement for the products.

The Class Incharges organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of World Television Day. It was followed by announcement of the rules and regulations of the said competition for different age groups. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students participated with a lot of eagerness and enhanced their skills in expression, voice modulation and dialogue delivery. Most of the students dressed up as the product they were advertising came up with unique ideas and well-written scripts of the advertisements. Besides showing ads with social message, it was a good confidence building exercise.

The competition was bi-lingual wherein the participants were judged on content, presentation and overall performance. The best two startling and astounding pictures and poignant videos were shared by parents to their respective class in charges digitally.

Speaking on the occasion, our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Television plays a major role in presenting different issues that affect people. It helps people to remember the beneficial purposes of television. She articulated that only a few are blessed by the talent of effective advertising. The Ad Mad Show competition bequeathed a perfect platform to showcase the knack to advertise and win hearts. She appreciated the young marketers to explore and adopt the life skills and blessed them for their future endeavors.

On the whole, the virtual event was a wonderful learning experience for young participants.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Children’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Virtual Children’s Day, the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as “Chacha” with great ardor and gusto.

The day started with a special virtual morning assembly wherein the teachers delivered a lecture on the significance of Children’s Day. “There is no garden as beautiful as Childhood”, keeping this in view, the celebrations focused entirely on the little angels and their enjoyment. On this occasion, a digital DJ party was organised for the little angels of Kindergarten Wing in which the students participated very enthusiastically. The most captivating aspect of the function was the splendid dance performances of tiny tots which involved mass participation. Some of the students dressed up as Chacha Nehru and spoke a few lines about him.  The loud cheers and applauses after every performance were a proof that children were enjoying it thoroughly. The students of Primary Wing recited poems and delivered speeches on Jawahar Lal Nehru and participated in one minute games.

Speaking on the occasion, the revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. She paid a floral tribute to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and said that children carry the hopes for our brighter tomorrow and the dreams of our happy future. She blessed the students and encouraged them to work diligently and enjoy their childhood a transient phase to optimum.

On the whole, the virtual event was an outstanding display of student’s zeal and enthusiasm.

 

Virtual Halloween Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Virtual Halloween Day’ with a fun filled exciting fancy dress parade in the Kindergarten wing (Pre-Nursery to K.G. class). The virtual classes turned into a ghoulish delight for the tiny tots.

Decking up in ghostly attires and posing as witches, vampires and other evil characters from their favourite fictions, the little angels participated in various activities. Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Goblins and other interesting characters walked around with a thrill. Expressing their artistic skills, the tiny tots prepared Scary Haloween masks and pumpkin lanterns. In another activity, the little Green Knights made hand print vampires and crayon pumpkins.  The children growing grass head pumpkins with their tiny hands was an icing on the cake.

Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite horror characters as Dracula, witch, ghost, Bhoot Boss etc. They spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable.

Revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children speak about their favourite horror character that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated virtually Dussehra

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated virtually Dussehra with great fervor and ardour. The primary objective of the entire celebration was to teach the students that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “There is only one religion” with a belief in the existence of one God, or in the oneness of God.  It was followed by activity like making the effigy of Ravana for the tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to III in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The tiny tots of Pre-Nsy. to K.G., made small effigies of  Ravana to mark Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and to reinforce the message that good always triumphs over evil. Some students painted their faces as Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman and spoke a few lines on the importance Selflessness, loyalty and humility.

The students also participated in Digital Rangoli and Toran Making Activity with the help of their mothers.  They used colouful paper, glitter, dry flowers etc.  to make colourful rangoli. Toran making with the help of bangles and waste material proved to be an icing on the cake. The best startling and astounding pictures and videos of the participants - one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges. The judgement criteria for the competition was presentation, use of  eco-friendly items, innovation, low cost and overall effect.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the purpose to organize this celebration was actually to make the students aware of the triumph of virtue over the vice. She said that Ravana was the symbol of intelligence and knowledge. But his single mistake overpowered and nullified his entire wisdom. She advised the students to genuine their doings. She further congratulated the teachers and students for the coming festival season.

On the whole,  It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

The little angels and the teachers celebrated Virtual Global Handwashing Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers celebrated Virtual Global Handwashing Day with much enthusiasm. The main aim of celebration was to educate kids about the importance of hand washing with the theme "Hand Hygiene For All".

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “Father We thank thee” thanking God for His blessings and asking His help in obeying His will. In an interactive session, the students of Pre. Nursery to V were shown a PowerPoint presentation to encourage them to stay hygienic and keep their hands clean. It was followed by an instructional session in which the students were taught how to use water and soap to effectively protect ourselves from the bacteria and virus.

The best startling and astounding pictures and videos of the participants of doing the activity were shared by parents to their respective class in charges. The criteria for the competition was presentation, confidence, innovation and overall effect.

Our admired Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an important reminder that hand hygiene is a fundamental component to health and development. She said that to beat the virus and ensure good health, there is an immediate need to take action on hand hygiene across all world to respond and control the COVID-19 pandemic. She articulated that proper hand hygiene is often neglected in India. Many people in India don't wash their hands only because they believe that the hands that look clean cannot make them sick. She said that hand washing habits in India need to improve and we must start it with kids who are the most powerful change agents.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation-Mahatma Gandhi. The Green Knights celebrated Bapu’s Birthday virtually with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism. Amid unlock 5.0, the school organized An Online Fancy Dress Competition on the theme Freedom Fighters for the little pearls of Kindergarten Wing. The purpose of conducting the competition was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to present their views on Freedom Fighters.

A special digital morning assembly was organised on “Gandhian Philosophy and Non-Violence” depicting the life of the great man who lived on the principles of ahimsa and non-violence and paid a floral tribute to Gandhi Ji. The highlight of the assembly was Bapu’s favourite song “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”. Through a small yet exceptionally amazing video, the students were informed why Gandhi Ji chose to follow the path of ahimsa and non-violence to fight against the British Empire. It was followed by Fancy Dress Competition, in which children dressed up in the costumes of freedom fighters and spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted. Students displayed their talents and dressed up as Chacha Jawaharlal Nehru, Rani Laxmi bai, Solider, Bhagat Singh, Chandra Sekhar Azad etc. and emphasized upon their sacrifices and importance in making our lives easier. The efforts and hard work of children was highly commendable.

The tiny tots also laid emphasis on non-violence with the thought “Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up”. The morning assembly was finally concluded with the National Anthem. Not only this, students were dressed up in Gandhi Ji’s attire wearing his spectacles, his walking stick and motivated everyone to keep their surroundings neat and clean .  The best and startling videos of student’s performance were shared by parents with their class in charges. The students also participated in an online quiz organised by CBSE based on philosophy and contribution of Mahatma Gandhi Ji in the freedom movement.

The reverent Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara quoted Gandhi Ji’s favourite lines “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." She said that Gandhi ji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. She further told the children about the Dandi march and about the Swadeshi movement, about wearing homespun cotton clothes, and about how he stressed on leading a simple but noble life. She explained the impact and significance Gandhi Ji had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The students pledged to give their heart and soul to make their motherland proud one day.

 

The little angels and the teachers celebrated Virtually National Postal Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers celebrated Virtually National Postal Day with much enthusiasm. The main aim of celebration was to aware the students about the role and importance of postal sector in India.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “There shall be Showers of Blessings” urging Lord to protect the world from the invisible Coronavirus. It was followed by a Zero Cost Post-Box Making Activity for the tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to III in which the young novices participated enthusiastically.

The excitement of the children knew no bounds as when when the young artists tried their hands on making postbox as demonstrated by their teachers. It was followed by letter writing session in which they wrote letters for their friends and posted those letters in the handmade postbox. The teachers also showed them varieties of stamps and letters, explaining the development of the postal services in the country and asked the students to cultivate a habit of writing letters to friends. Some students also dressed up as a postman and spoke a few lines on the importance and hard duty of a postmaster.

The best startling and astounding pictures and videos of the participants - one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges. The criteria for the competition were presentation, confidence, innovation and overall effect.

Our admired Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that today, the world has become a global village. Communication and information technology play a crucial role in bringing the world close together. She articulated that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the young Green Knights took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal and said that the activity was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

On the whole, It was a great learning experience and a pleasurable day for the children.

 

Online Doha Recitation, Hindi Slogan writing and Declamation Contest on the occasion of Hindi Diwas

“Honour of Hindi is the honour of our Country."

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the students and the teachers organized An Online Doha Recitation, Hindi Slogan writing and Declamation Contest on the occasion of "Hindi Diwas" with much enthusiasm. It's aim was to pay tribute to the official language of India.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “Hum hain Hindustani, Hindi bhasha humko pyari hai" to mark the importance of the country’s most widely spoken language. The school organized a plethora of activities for different age groups to ensure mass participations followed by "Doha Gayan Activity" for the students of classes IV and V in which the young novices participated enthusiastically and presented dohas of Kabirdas, Rahim and Tulsidas like: “rihmana Qaagaa p`oma ka, ‘jaOsaI pro saao saih rho kih rhIma yah doh’, ‘gau$ gaaoivaMd dao] KD,o, kako laagaUM paya’ etc.

The students of classes VI to VIII participated in Slogan Writing Activity in which they inspired to stay safe from Covid-19, Importance of Education, Importance of Hindi etc. The students pledged to safeguard their national language. Continuing the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments through ingenious and thought provoking speeches on the significance of Hindi the national language. The best startling and astounding pictures and videos- of doing the activity were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Hindi is not only our national language but it is a symbol of national identity and pride. Hindi threads us into the thread of emotional unity. She articulated that today, the number of Hindi speakers in the world is increasing day by day. She further talked about the importance of language and said that a language always keeps the people United and said that the biggest example in history is that of British on India left the impact of English on us. So, we must respect our national and mother language and never forget it. She appreciated the efforts of parents, students for working with diligence and zeal.

On the whole, Hindi Diwas celebrations galvanized students and parents about safeguarding our national language.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrates Ganesh Utsav

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized various online competitions on the occasion of “Ananat Chaturthi” with great pomp and gaiety. The students from classes Pre-Nursery to VIII Participated in making of  eco-friendly Ganesha, Ganesha Hanging with recycled material, Paper Lotus Throne, Ganesha themed Rangoli and Modak Thali Decoration etc.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “Ganpati Bappa Morya-Agle-Baras-Tu-Jaldi-Aa. ” urging Lord to bestow his power and destroy the invisible enemy-Corona Virus. The school organized a plethora of online activities for different age groups to ensure mass participations followed by eco-friendly Ganesha Making Activity for the tiny tots of K.G. wing in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The tiny tots while in their homes got together through Teams App and WhatsApp to learn how to make an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha using Play-Doh. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as their class incharges showed them an animated movie about how young Ganesha acquired his trunk which was thoroughly enjoyed by them.

The young Green Knights also participated in Ganesha Hanging with recycled CD, Paper Lotus Throne and Ganesha themed Rangoli Making Activity. They made various designs In Rangoli Making Activity decorated with sequins, mirrors, studs and beads. They tried to prove their talent in the best possible way. They made different rangolis depicting beautiful pictures of “Ganesh ji, Kalash, and many other auspicious, traditional as well as modern designs and decorated them with earthen lamps and flowers. In another competition, the students decorated Modak Thalis using eco-friendly material like flowers, rice, clay etc. 

The best startling and astounding pictures and videos- one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class incharges. The criteria for the judgement were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect.

Our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Lord Ganesha is our Mentor and Protector. He enriches our life by always giving us great beginnings and removing obstacles. She said that today's world has become a global village and celebrations of all kinds showcase the acceptance of cultural diversity, solidarity and patriotism. She articulated that when lord Ganesh, was writing Mahabharata he was filled with pain, agony and anger. Thus to calm his anger, all gods decided to take him for a bath and later to rest. She appreciated the efforst of participants and said that the festivity gets multiplied when children participate with true spirit.

Over-all, the self – efforts of students were remarkable and the beauty of creations was filled with aesthetic sense.

 

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Grandparents Day

“Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child's growth as vitamins.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized “A Virtual Fun Party” for the students of Pre-Nursery – III on the occasion of Grandparent’s Day with much enthusiasm. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their grandparents through participating in various competition like Greeting Card & Photo Frame Making, sing a Song or reciting a poem for Grandparents and preparing a special dish.

Amidst the unlock 4.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of grandparent’s Day. It was followed by announcement of various activities organised for different age groups. The little angels passionately got involved in making of Greeting Cards and expressed their love, affection for their grandparents. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the grandparents.

Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Photo Frames by using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting. The students used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things.
In another activity, the students dressed up like their grandparents and recited beautiful poems and sang songs. They also showcased their culinary skills under the guidance of their parents and prepared special dishes for their grandparents. The criteria for the competition was presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect. The best startling and astounding videos were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Grandparents are like stars. They help to keep family traditions alive as they are the foundation of our entire life. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their grandparents. She further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

CELEBRATION OF 74th INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 74th Independence Day in the premises of its New Subhash Nagar branch with great fervor and patriotism. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The school campus was adorned with tricolor balloons and fresh flowers.

The celebrations began with the ceremonial welcome of Chairman cum Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Dr. Shabad Rudhra, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Mona Thakur and Mrs. Ritu Malhotra. The Chairman-Dr. Rajesh Rudhra hoisted the national flag. It was followed by the national anthem and all took a pledge that they would stand by the nation in thick and thin and even go to the extend of sacrificing their lives in case of war.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated all on this auspicious day of independence. The ceremonies took place by maintaining social distancing and following the guidelines issued by government of India. He said that India attained freedom from colonial rule and the people of our country became the masters of their destiny. On this occasion, the students could not be the part of celebrations. He prayed for good health of all students, parents and teachers. He further paid homage to the Martyrs of Galwan Valley Clash and praised the brave hearts for killing 43 enemy soldiers to save our motherland.

Dr. Shabad Rudhra congratulated everyone on this historic day when India received its freedom from the British rule.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara declaimed to take a moment to think of the sacrifice of our freedom fighters and told that now its our responsibility make a great nation for generations.

Over-all, the entire atmosphere was involved in its making to instil patriotic fervour among all present.

 

CLASS X RESULT DECLARED BY CBSE

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana bore a cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of class X. As everything glistened in the golden rays of the Green Land’s Glory, we added yet another precious jewel to the regal diadem by apprehending 100% result in Class X announced by CBSE. The Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result. The school premises were all aglow with the cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of the students. 

Mehak Sidhu apprehended the First Position by scoring 96.8% marks in aggregate. She scored 100 % marks in Hindi & information Technology. Her success story was followed by Vansh Sohi who acquired 96.6% marks in aggregate. He scored 98% in Social Science, 96 % in English, 95% in Science.  Another feather to the school glory was added by Tanishq Gond by fetching 95% marks in aggregate and 97% in Maths and 96% in English. “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”, this statement is aptly proved by the Green Knights with their academic prowess.

Dr. Rajesh Rudra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their astounding performance. He articulated that that it is sheer testimony to the fact that chain of green land schools continues to invest in the development of young minds who are the future of our nation. He motivated the students by saying that untired efforts never go unrewarded and inspired them to put more endeavor in the coming years and to be the best of their own version. 

With a deep sense of exhilaration and delectation, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated students and teachers for their relentless dedication and untiring efforts that have taken Green Land to the towering heights of success and accomplishments. She heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through final exams with flying colors. It was a matter of great pride that no student from the school got failed.

It was a joyous and proud moment for all. The Green Land Champions were cherished by one and all. 

 

CLASS XII RESULT DECLARED BY CBSE

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana once again proved its dexterity by emerging victorious in class XII result declared by CBSE. The Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result. The school premises were all aglow with the cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of the students.

“When your desires are strong enough, you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.”, this statement is aptly proved by the Green Knights. An overflow of zeal and fervor drenched in the entire campus.  Riya Tiwari apprehended the First Position by scoring 95% marks in Commerce Stream. She scored 98 % in Music, 95% in Accountancy,  94% in Business Studies and 93% in Economics. Her success story was followed by Nitik Gupta who acquired 94.4% marks in aggregate in Commerce Stream.  He scored 96% in Economics, 95% in Accountancy and 94% in Business Studies. Another feather to the school glory was added by Jashanpreet Kaur of Non-Medical Stream by fetching 93.8 % marks in aggregate and 95% in Chemistry and 93% in Maths and Physics. Arshpreet, Namrata and Manish Kumar topped in Music by scoring 99% in aggregate. Rajveer Singh and Muskan topped in Physical Education by fetching 97% aggregate. Muskan topped in Biology by scoring 95% & Chhavi Jain topped in Chemistry and English by fetching 95% and 93%  respectively.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the revered Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools congratulated the students for their superb accomplishment in the AISSCE result.  He stimulated the students to toil in the same manner to reach the zenith of success and let their country be proud of them. He also appreciated the painstaking efforts taken by the students and staff members.

Our highly esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the students for their well-deserved recognition. She heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through final exams with flying colors. She motivated the students to make hard work key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She further, wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in life.

The school premises were charged with excitement, vigor and happiness on stupendous performance of students in their annual result of class XII. 

 

WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an online “Choco – Choc Activity” on the occasion of “World Chocolate Day” for the tiny tots of kindergarten Wing in a scrumptious way. The main aim of this activity was to develop sensory and motor learning skills among the little angels which brought a chocolaty flavour in their lives in a fun way.

“Chocolate is comfort without words.”, keeping it in view, the students of class Pre. Nursery to K.G  donned their ‘Chef Caps’ to exhibit their culinary skills in the said activity where fruits, nuts, flakes or breadsticks of their choice dipped in chocolate sauce, were devoured in no time. The young novices while in their homes got together through Team App and Whats App to watch and learn how Choco cake is made. The toddlers actively participated in the activity and enjoyed the refreshing delicacies.

In another activity, the tiny tots prepare beautiful collage with chocolate wrappers decorated with glitter and craft material. And amidst the joyful celebration, they also shared a few lines on why they love chocolates and learned some lip-smacking chocolate recipes from their teachers. This engaging and fun filled activity was planned in such a manner that students developed confidence. A small animated video on the festival was shared with the students. The startling and astounding videos and pictures were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Speaking on the occasion, the most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Chocolates are the powerhouse of antioxidants. She said that chocolates not only acts as a good stress busters and also taught about the health benefits of eating chocolates but in moderation, as excess can cause tooth decay.  She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events. She encouraged the students to participate in such activities and appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt.

Overall, it was a treat to watch young Green Knights showcasing their skills through this event.  The event not only provided a platform for the students to foster their creativity but also helped them explore their hidden talents and discover new areas of interest.

 

FATHER'S DAY

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me."

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized “A Virtual Craft Activity” for the students of Pre-Nursery – III on the occasion of Father’s Day with much enthusiasm. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their father through participating in Greeting Card Making, Decorating a Coffee Mug, Wall Hangings.

Amidst the Lockdown 5.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of Father’s Day. It was followed by announcement the rules and regulations of various activities organised for different age groups. The little angels passionately got involved in Greeting Card Making Activity and expressed their love, affection and esteems for their father. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents.

Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious Wall Hangings using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting. They also decorated Coffee Mugs with fabulous painted designs. The students used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things. The criteria for the competition were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it’s that time of year again when everyone tries to tell themselves that they had the best dad in the world. She said that Father’s Day is an opportunity to tell dad how much you appreciate him. She articulated that Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their father. She further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 4th International Yoga Day on 21 June 2020 with the enthusiastic virtual participation of more than 250 students, faculty and staff under the guidelines of the Government of India and CBSE. Keeping in mind the physical and mental well-being of one’s self, especially during Covid-19, the young Green Knights participated in virtual Yoga Sessions.

Amidst the Lockdown 5.0, the yoga day celebrations began by leading the “Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family” campaign which was organised by Ministry of Ayush with asana flow, pranayama and meditation at 7:00AM on the television under the directions of young yoga trainers. It was followed by Fit India Mission at 5 p.m. in the evening on Fit India You Tube Channel which was headed by Ms. Shilpa Shetty and other Sports luminaries. The students and their family members joined the online session whole-heartedly and appreciated the efforts of school, Ministry of Ayush & Fit India Mission. The students performed a few Asanas like Sarvang Asana, Surya Namaskara, Natraja Asana, Matysa Asana. The young prodigies also briefed about the essence of Yogic exercises on the health of individuals and thereafter, held a practice session with demonstration of Asanas through videos. The best startling and astounding pictures while performing Yoga Asanas were shared by parents to the concerned teachers and details of participation were sent through the Google link provided by the school after the session.

Our most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that since its inception in the year 2015, June 21st is celebrated as The International Day of Yoga all over the world. She appreciated the idea proposed by our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi and said that 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. She said that our aim is to make Punjab, a healthy city by ensuring wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga and its impact on the health of its natives. She encouraged the students to practice regular yoga to remain fit, improve concentration and to promote good health and create an atmosphere of peace, love and harmony.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every student.

 

Little In-House Chefs celebrated Mango Day

“Summers can be never complete without a good feast on delicious mangoes.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized an activity named “Little In-House Chefs” and celebrated Mango Day.” The aim of organizing the activity was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way.

The ‘Online Mango Party’ was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes. The tiny tots were introduced to an array of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. The teachers had a general conversation about the king of fruits- Mango, tailed by online rhymes and singing session which the kids enjoyed thoroughly. It was followed by a general introduction of rules of activity. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as in-house little chefs and their teachers demonstrated them the recipe of Mango Coconut Pops. The toddlers followed teacher's instructions and prepared yummy recipe.

The little Chefs enjoyed the kitchenette activity and prepared various desserts such as mango pudding, Mango Coconut Pops, Mango Basil Lemonade, mango shake etc.  which they relished by them along with their family. It was amazing to watch the children engrossed in making mango desserts and dazzling mock tail. The best startling and astounding pictures and videos- one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges. The criteria for the competition were presentation, nutritional value, hygiene and overall effect.

Our revered School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that she felt proud to see such level of expertise among her students. She also told the Green Knights good eating habits will help them not only to improve their nutritional well-being, but also prevent nutrition related diseases. She also briefed the students about its being the king of fruits, not only for its taste and fleshy yellow colour but also, for the nutrients it offers like- vitamin-C and vitamin-A. She articulated that this fibrous fruit boosts our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke.

On the whole the day was proposed to be learning filled with joy and creativity which ended at addition in felicitating the students to have awareness of mango’s nutritive value.

 

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an online ‘Poster Making Competition’ on the occasion of “Anti-Tobacco Day” with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.

Amidst the Quarantine 4.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to raise awareness against Anti-Tobacco Day. The students of Grade IX to XII were introduced with the rules and regulations of the Poster Making Competitionbased on the theme- “Tobacco- A Leading Risk factor for Non-Communicable Disease.”The students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the competition, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious posters using different quotes and designs. The students wrote their thoughts and ideas to sensitize all on this core issue. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class incharges digitally. Our admired Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared some statistics about tobacco use in India and its effects on our social life. She also talked briefly about plain packaging and how that can reduce the sale of tobacco products, especially in adolescents. She extolled the efforts of the students to be the harbinger of change in the society. She informed the student that tobacco is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is cancerous. She also told the students about the need to make our country smoke and disease free so that the present and coming generations breathe (live) happily. This will be one drop in the ocean to create awareness and empowered adolescents who will be prepared to combat this devil of tobacco use with ease. She thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, the competition proved to be a tough time setter for the activity in-charges to give ranks to the winners.

 

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized online activities along with the young Green Knights of Pre Nursery to V celebrated International Family Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The aim of these activities was to create a special emotional bond among families and to highlight the importance of families as a basic unit of society.  The young, enthusiastic students expressed their love and affection through participating in Family Tree activity, Musical Chair Game, Family Fun Activities, Cooking without Fire, Best Recipe & Presentation, Songs and Dance Videos and Tik tok Videos. 

Amidst the Lockdown 3.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of International Family Day. It was followed by announcement of the rules and regulations of various activities organised for different age groups. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious family tree using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting, fabulous painted designs to decorate.  The parents and students shared images of recipes, cooking without fire, musical chairs and fun filled activities. It was really a fun filled and splendid event.

All the talented parents and students put up their best show through their dazzling videos. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. The Heart-warming songs and tik tok videos proved to be an icing on the cake which filled their heart with intimacy, gratitude, appreciation and acknowledgement for their families. The students shared their poignant videos with their class in charges. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges digitally. 

Our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She articulated that while quarantine is the time to strengthen the family bonds. Except paper- pen education, kids must be taught some skills such as cooking without fire, one should use quarantine to reinforce the moral and divine values among students, she voiced that rather everybody is in lockdown, but there is no lockdown on smiling, charity, glee and contentment. She applauded all the participants and said that Family is important because it provides love, support and a framework of values to each of its members. Family members teach each other, serve one another and share life's joys and sorrows. 

On the whole, the day proved to be a great a platform to explore their enthralling and binding talent. 

 

GREENKNIGHTS CELEBRATED MOTHERS’ DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the young Greenknightscelebrated Mothers’ Day with zeal and fervor. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their mothers. The young, enthusiastic students expressed their love and affection for their mothers by participating in Card Making, Photo Frame Making & Solo Singing Competition.

Amidst the Lockdown 3.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of Mother’s Day. It was followed by announcing the rules and regulations of various activities organised for different age groups. Kindergarten Wing had special celebration on Mother’s Day. The little angels passionately got involved in Card Making Activity and expressed their love, affection and esteems for their mother. The beautiful cards conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents. 

The students of classes I to III participated in Photo Frame Making Activity. The Students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious photo frames using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting, fabulous painted designs to decorate the gift. The best two startling and astounding pictures, one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges digitally. 

The students of classes IV to XII had something more special and unique to bring a smile on their beloved mother’s face. They whole- heartedly participated in Solo Singing Competition.   The Heart-warming songs filled their heart with intimacy, gratitude, appreciation and acknowledgement for their mothers. The students shared their poignant videos with their class in charges. 

Our most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that a man may work from dusk to dawn, but a woman’s work never ends. She said that undoubtedly, moms deserve to be celebrated because they’re always putting others ahead of themselves. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to stop and reflect on all of her hard work. She articulated that mothers deserve nothing short of oodles of praise and attention. Though you should constantly let them know how much you love and appreciate them. She motivated all the students to appreciate the efforts and love of their mother. She further thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for their hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support. 

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

 

AN ONLINE FIRST AID BOX MAKING ACTIVITY TO CELEBRATE WORLD RED CROSS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized An Online First Aid Box Making Activity to celebrate World Red Cross amidst Lockdown 3.0. It aimed to aware the youngsters about the importance of the first aid and inculcates a great respect towards our frontline warriors during this pandemic situation. The day is observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of Red Cross Society.

“Provide first aid and be the hero”, keeping this in view, the day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where class teachers and students recited a  famous poem: “The Red Cross” and poured out their heart’s appreciation and acknowledgment to the blood and plasma donors during Covid -19. An informative video was shared digitally in which the young Greenknights learnt about the life and contribution of Henry Dunant and role of Red Cross Society. Students were fascinated to know the main functions of the Red Cross that fall into four categories- blood collection, disaster relief, aids to soldiers and victims of war and community education. 

It was followed by announcement the rules and regulations of First Aid Box Making Activity. It was organised in an amplified manner to provide the basic first aid training and to make the children aware of diverse and innovative range of services to the humanity. The theme behind it was to disseminate first aid knowledge and skills among young people. The Green Knights participated enthusiastically and were keen to showcase their knowledge. The criteria for the competition were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our benign Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the day is celebrated in Red Cross Organizations across the world by helping people with independence, humanity, impartiality, universality, unity and the fundamental principles of the organization. She encouraged volunteers to promote their humanitarian activities and help people who are suffering from any kind of problem. She motivated the young Greenknights to protect their own lives and ensure they follow lockdown 3.0.

On the whole, the event proved to be a great learning experience for all the children.

 

AN ONLINE INTER CLASS POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION ON “TAGORE JAYANTI”

“The burden of the self is lightened when I laugh at myself” – Rabindranath Tagore

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, organized An Online Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition for classesVI to XII to celebrate “Tagore Jayanti” with a belief that a poem can be an oasis of calm, a moment of slowing down and reducing stress in our frenetic world. The main purpose of the competition was to instill a love for poetry and to develop recitation skills among the students.

 “Poetry is emotion put into measure. The emotion must come by nature, but the measure can be acquired by art.”, keeping this in view, the day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where class teachers and students recited a Tagore’s famous poem: “The Grasp of Your Hand” and poured out their heart’s gratitude and thankfulness to God to shower his mercy during Covid -19.  A small write up was read digitally in which the young Greenknights learnt about the life and contribution of Gurudev.  It was followed by announcement the rules and regulations of the competition. It was organised for two categories A and B which represented two languages i.e English and Hindi respectively.

The recital of Tagore’s poems by the students marked the commencement of the celebrations. One of the participants recited and enacted Tagore’s famous poem titled ‘Where the mind is without fear’, which enthralled the audience. The celebrations included immaculate rendition of Tagore’s poem ‘Geetanjali’, ‘Freedom’, Last Curtain’, पिंजरे की चिड़िया थी.., चल तू अकेला!, कुसुम etc. The most riveting performances exhibited great enthusiasm and radiance in their performances and were highly applauded by the judges. Each participant was given 2-3 minutes for recitation of the poem. The students excelled in memorizing and reciting the poetry of their choice with confidence and control in voice modulation, expressions, confidence, and modulation. The astonishing and astounding videos and pictures were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Our well-regarded Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara articulated that when power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations and when power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. She said that Poetry helps us understand and appreciate the world around us. She appreciated the exuberance & efforts of participants in general & applauded the winners in particular. She reminded of the fact that participating in the event itself is a great achievement as it reflects self-assurance & poise of an individual and helps to develop his/her personality.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the Green Knights and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The event proved to be a great learning experience for all the children.

 

AN ONLINE FANCY DRESS COMPETITION- OUR HELPERS ON THE OCCASION OF “THE INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized An Online Fancy Dress Competition- Our Helpers  for the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery-KG on the occasion of “The International Workers’ Day”, also called as Labour Day, with full zeal and aplomb. To honor workers for their contribution towards making our lives easier, Greenknights celebrated the untiring services provided by the Corona Warriors during this international pandemic.

‘It’s labour indeed that puts the difference to everything.’ Keeping in view, the day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a soul rendering song– “Desh Mere Tu Jeeta Rahe” and pour their heart’s gratitude and thankfulness before them. The tiny tots while in their homes got together through Whats App and dressed up as helpers of society and expressed their gratitude towards the support staff and reiterated the fact that their contribution is an important aspect in their life. The toddlers actively participated in the activity and thanked the helpers for their dedication and support.

This engaging and fun filled activity was planned in such a manner that students developed confidence, connected to their family as a deeply valued member of family. A small animated video was shared through Whatsapp in which they learnt about the importance of the day. The startling and astounding videos and pictures were shared by parents to their respective class incharges.

Our revered School Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara acknowledged the contributions of the work force of the society, and lauded their ceaseless efforts for the welfare of the public. She said that as the world is hit by the coronavirus pandemic; Medical workers, sanitation workers, police personnel and other essential service workers are working day and night to help people, without caring about them and are fighting the deadly virus on the frontline. She paid her heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness to the real warriors; she further articulated that their undiluted courage, selflessness, determination, and focus have ensured that India remains on track in this difficult time. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing scintillating and vivacious videos of their kids while paying thankfulness to Covid-19 warriors.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children.

 

AN ONLINE BOOK COVER DECORATION COMPETITION ON THE OCCASION OF “WORLD BOOK DAY”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised An Online Book Cover Decoration Competition on the occasion of “World Book Day” for the 14th successive year with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to encourage children to develop creativity and imagination through a range of complex activities and to improve their ability to control materials, tools and techniques.

Amidst the Quarantine 2.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of World Book Day. The students of Grade IV to VIII were introduced to the rules and regulations of the Book Cover Decoration Competition based on the theme- “Books Help Us Grow.”The Students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments and made ingenious book covers using different sort of materials such as coloured tape, glitter shells, paper crafting, fabulous painted designs to decorate their book covers and Made strong design statements. The best two startling and astounding pictures  while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges digitally.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Art and design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a special way of understanding and responding to the world. She articulated that children become involved in shaping their environments through art and design activities and learn to make informed Judgement and aesthetic decisions. She, further, encouraged the students to inculcate the habit of reading as it will add magic to their lives. She thanked and appreciated the students, parents and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, the competition proved to be a tough time setter for the activity in-charges to give ranks to the winners. The students explored ideas and meanings through learning about the roles and functions of art.

 

AN ONLINE ART ATTACK ACTIVITY

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana along with the little angels and the teachers organized An Online Art Attack Activity on the occasion of Earth Day with much enthusiasm. The aim was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a magnificent song – “We're All in This Together” urging everyone to come together to spread awareness on Covid-19 and save our Mother Earth.  The school organized a plethora of activities for different age groups to ensure mass participations followed by Hand Printing Activity for the tiny tots of Pre. Nursery to K.G  in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The tiny tots while in their homes got together through Microsoft Teams App and Whats App to watch and learn how to do thumb printing. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as in-house artists and their teachers demonstrated to them how printing is done. The toddlers dipped their tiny hands in colour and made Earth and developed confidence, improved their motor skills. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

To mark this day and to emphasize upon the need to conserve Earth, the students of Primary Section I-III participated in Best out of Waste Activity. The objective of the competition was to create love for environment by making best out of waste with help of recyclable things. The students used their imagination and creativity to make innovative things. Students used broken bangles, plastic bottles, waste nails, peanut shell, beads, therrmocol glasses, old CD etc. All these things which are waste in our day to day life were used in constructive manner and variety of things were made from them. Students made cloth doll, wall hanging with bangles, doll with tea strainer, night lamp with bottle, and paper flowers were artistically made. The criteria for the competition were presentation, use of material, innovation and overall effect.

The students of class IX to XII participated in Poster Making Competition with an aim to make a commitment to learn more about the environment and demonstrate how you can help in protecting it. Continuing with the spirit to spread awareness and adding more fervor to the celebrations, the students exhibited their sentiments through ‘Art Attack, and made ingenious posters represented the ways to conserve earth with strokes of colors. The best two startling and astounding pictures one while doing the activity and another on completion of the task were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Speaking on the occasion, revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujaraappreciated the efforts of young toddlers and added that we are fortunate to have born on Earth and reminded children of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth” and administered a pledge to protect and save our fast depleting natural resources. She motivated the students that we should join our hands together to save our mother Earth from the increasing environmental degradation and exhorted everybody to save flora and fauna, soil and water from the unhealthy man made practices growing industrialisation and urbanization.

On the whole, the Earth Day celebrations galvanized more students and parents than any other event showing that more than ever people care is very concerned about global healing and environmental issues.

 

AN ONLINE COLLAGE MAKING ACTIVITY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted An Online Collage Making Activity for the students of class VI to VIII on the occasion of the ‘World Heritage Day’ with cultural fervor and enthusiasm. The main aim of the competition was to make students aware about world's famous monuments and heritage sites besides the efforts required to protect these. The students were made to realise the need to protect places of historic importance.

Amidst the lockdown 2.0, the teachers organised a special morning assembly through video conferencing to mark the importance of World Heritage Day. The students of Grade VI to VIII were introduced to the rules and regulations of the trivial activities based on the theme- Cultural heritage of India, Diversity of world and nature to enkindle and induce love for our country’s heritage.

This day was celebrated for conservation of our boundless heritage so that our generation can comprehend its importance & history and pass it on as an honor to the next generation. The Students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. The startling and astounding pictures and videos of collages were shared by parents to their respective class in charges digitally. It was followed by an informative and entertaining presentation on the heritage which was presented via Whats App to mark the importance of preserving world this day.

Speaking on the occasion, our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the chain of Green Land Schools regularly holds awareness events for major UN observance days. For ‘World heritage Day’ observed on April 18, we wanted to create awareness about preservation and conservation of our “Grand Heritage.” She articulated that in view of the quarantine, the school decided to hold the event via Whats App since no one could come outside. She motivated and advised the students to preserve and conserve the monuments and cultural heritage of India. She encouraged the students to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wide context of the great diversity of cultures and beliefs that make up the world and nation.

On the whole, the competition was marked as an endeavor to sensitize the children about the rich culture and heritage of India. It was a delight to watch the enthralling collages where students displayed their artistic potential and creativity.

 

AN ONLINE TALENT HUNT CONTEST ON THE OCCASION OF BAISAKHI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized An Online Talent Hunt Contest on the occasion of Baisakhi – the festival of Harvest with traditional fervour and enthusiasm for the angels of P. Nsy to V. The objective of the activity was to freshen up and bloom the minds and hearts of energetic learners during Home Quarantine. To mark the importance of this day, the school came alive with a plethora of activities organized for the students. The students were given a choice to participate either in performing arts or visual art.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing and later discussing the rules and regulation of the said competition through video conferencing by their mentors. The teachers also made the students aware about the historical background, significance and relevance of Baisakhi through digital media. The young enthusiasts were also told about various aspects of rural Punjab, its cultural heritage through a short movie which was dedicated to the meticulous farmers.

It was followed by a Folk Dance Activity in which the vibrant Green Knights actively participated and set the mood for the festival celebrations. These engaging and fun filled activities were planned in such a manner that students felt refreshed amidst lock down. The Students attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded everyone about the great heritage and culture of Punjab. A vibrant & enthralling videos and pictures of little angels fascinated all. In another competition, the creative blooming artists shared their paintings and art work.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara apprised every one of the importance of the festival. Talking about the videos and art work, she  articulated that performing arts in education provides students with the opportunity to engage the mind, the body and emotions into a collaborative expression of all that it means to be human. Through study and performance, students explore and present great themes and ideas. She further said that organizing such competition was a fun-filled way to channelize the energies of students. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing such dazzling and energetic performances. She further blessed all with virtuous health and high spirit.

On the whole, it was a day filled with a lot of activity and joy.

 

BEAT THE HEAT WITH ‘LEMONADE MAKING ACTIVITY’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Beat the Heat with ‘Lemonade Making Activity’ for the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery-KG on the occasion of Baisakhi. The main aim of this activity was to develop sensory learning among students.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through video conferencing where teachers and students recited a soul rendering payer – “Ek Tu Hi Bharosa, Ek Tu Hi Sahara” urging God to show his mercy on the world by ending the worldwide pandemic Novel Corona Virus.  It was followed by lemonade making activity in which the young novices participated enthusiastically. The tiny tots while in their homes got together through Microsoft Teams App and Whats App to watch and learn how lemonade is made. The excitement of the children knew no bounds as an in-house chef and their teachers demonstrated to them how lemonade is made. The toddlers actively participated in the activity and enjoyed the refreshing delicacies. This engaging and fun filled activity was planned in such a manner that students developed confidence, connected to their family, and as a deeply valued member of family. A small animated video on the festival was shared with the students. The startling and astounding videos and pictures were shared by parents to their respective class in charges.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara,apprised every one of the importance of the festival. She also threw light on the religious and historical importance of the festival. She, further, motivated the students to celebrate the festival by staying safe at home and motivated them to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world. She also highlighted that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain's pathways, which lead to the child's ability to complete more complex learning tasks. She appreciated all the parents and students for sharing such scintillating and vivacious videos of their kids while enjoying the drinks.

As a whole, the day was full of joyous and learning for children.

 

NEW SESSION 2020-21 STARTED THROUGH REMOTE LEARNING TO MOBILISE TOWARDS A DIGITAL FUTURE

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana started new session 2020-21 amidst the world pandemic novel Corona Virus through remote learning to mobilise towards a digital future. The Chain of Green Lands Schools has been among the initiators to unlock Future Learning to their students and staff.

The school designed In-House Online Teaching to give the young Green Knights practical steps towards online teaching and student support. The move allowed the youngsters to access to the online study material delivered through the digital platform. A number of educational materials on various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, S.S.T, Languages, Art and Craft, Physical Education, Music etc. are being shared through videos and online classes. The teachers were provided an online coaching before equipping themselves with digital tools.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that online education provides opportunities to access and share information more easily and readily. Teachers and students are able to join online communities of practice based on their area of interest rather than their geographic location. She further said that while quarantine is the time to strengthen the family bonds. Except paper- pen education, kids must be taught some skills such as cooking without fire, one should use quarantine to reinforce the moral and divine values among students, she articulated that rather everybody is in lockdown, but there is no lockdown on smiling, charity, glee and contentment.

On the whole, everyone is utilizing quarantine efficiently.

 

ECO-FRIENDLY HOLI- THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

“Life is the most colorful festival full of enjoyment and happiness.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Eco-Friendly Holi- the Festival of Colours in the school premises. The day was celebrated with great fun and vigour to spread the message of harmony. The staff and the tiny tots experienced a true explosion of colours by playing eco-friendly Holi with vibrant flowers which was s.

To celebrate this festival, a plethora of activities were organised for the tiny tots of kindergarten wing. The students of Pre-Nursery showcased their artistic skills in Fist Printing Activity whereas the little angels of Nursery proved their talent in fork painting activity. They primed beautiful designs and patterns with colours. The students of kg participated in hand printing activity. Such activities help in improving their motor and artistic skills. The above said activities were performed in the keen supervision of their teachers. The school prepared natural colours with dry flowers in the school and applied tilak on each other’s forehead.

Addressing the gathering, the revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Holi is the day to express love with colours and she also implored the students to play safe Holi by avoid hurling water balloons, artificial colours and water guns due to the outbreak of Coronavirus.  She articulated that a better way to keep the Holi celebration quite subtle and eco-friendly is by applying Tilak Holi on the forehead of loved ones. She added that this colourful festival, being a symbol of love and merriment, gives an opportunity to connect with our dear ones and provides a chance to live a fresh and vibrant life. She wished the management, staff students and parents a safe and colourful Holi.

On the whole, the Green Land Family celebrated Holi in both pleasurable and educative way.

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

“A woman is a symbol of love, God’s finest and beautiful creation”.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated International Women’s Day in its school premises with great show and pomp to recognise the contribution and significance of the women in the society.

The programme began with an invocation seeking God’s blessings and welcome of the revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The celebrations were followed by a Power Point presentation depicting the power of women not only entertained all, but made them realize the prodigious power women have. The poem recitation by the staff members highlighted the message about competency of women, Intellectual capacity of women as capable of holding high responsibility as efficiently as men can do. The recitation of poem was followed by motivational song and dance performances by the lady staff members.

The well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujaraaddressed the teachers and spoke about what level of efficiency women can exhibit if given opportunity. She asked them to feel proud they are women- mother, daughter, officer, doctor and capable of holding every kind of executive role. While highlighting the qualities of women, beginning from each alphabet of the word ‘WOMAN’, she said that it is the day to acknowledge all the men and women in the world for making this world a better place for everyone to live in.

Over-all, It was an occasion for the members of the Green Land Family to pause for a moment and reflect on themselves, to appreciate how much has been done and what more needs to be done in the field of gender equality.

 

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION BASED ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND HEALTHY TIFFIN ACTIVITY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised a Fancy Dress Competition based on Fruits and Vegetables and Healthy Tiffin Activity in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Looking at alluring advertisements of famous food chains, the school took an initiative to inculcate healthy eating habits among the tiny tots of KG wing.

A gamut of activities were planned for our young learners who explored their artistic self as they designed colourful headgears of fruits , thus proclaiming Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy. Going the salubrious way, the tiny tots displayed their Tiffin which was vibrant with variety of food items, carrying out the spree of nourishing Balanced Diet. The students gave presentations and enumerated the wholesome benefits.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara articulated that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. She applauded the students for their enthused contribution and elucidation of each component present in their food. She exhorted the participating students to eat fresh homemade food. She inspired the students to eat fresh fruits and salads. According to her along with Academics, one should eat healthy food, balanced diet.

Over-all, it was a learning experience for young Greenknights.

 

ENGLISH HANDWRITING COMPETITION (III-V)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized English Handwriting Competition for the students of Classes III to V in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. The objective of this competition was to encourage students to improve their calligraphy skills.

The young Green Knights participated with great enthusiasm to prove their mettle. A thorough orientation was done by the mentors before the event in the format of learning cum fun filled competition. This competition was one of the numerous enjoyable competitions that gave students a platform to participate in cursive handwriting. It was organized in the respective classrooms. The response of the students was very encouraging. Majority of students had put in their best foot forward to enhance their writing skills and their efforts and initiatives were appreciated by one and all.

Speaking on the occasion, the high esteemed Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Handwriting is an essential skill for students. She said that practising handwriting is an incredibly important exercise for children as it enables them to develop fine motor skills and confidence. It activates the brain and contributes to reading fluency. She said that Good handwriting is important as in the modern world, in all walks of life; people are judged by their handwriting. She articulated that good handwriting provides students with an opportunity to display their competency of legible writing.

On the whole, it was a wonderful learning experience for all the students. The winners were felicitated with the merit certificates.

 

AN INTER CLASS SPELL BEE COMPETITION

“Spelling is important because it aids in reading. It helps cement the connection that is shared between sounds and letters.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter Class Spell Bee Competition for the students of Primary Classes in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. It aimed at creating awareness of the possibilities of using varied words in oral and written expression and to add new words to the active vocabulary of the students.

The tiny tots participated with great enthusiasm and dueled through the toughest words to prove their mettle. A thorough orientation was done by the mentors before the event in the format of learning cum fun filled competition. This competition was one of the numerous enjoyable competitions that gave students a platform to learn spellings in different ways. This competition helped students improve their spellings, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop the use of correct English. They participated earnestly in the competition and their efforts and initiatives were appreciated by one and all.

The well-regarded Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that some people take the Spell Bee very seriously and these people are called "parents of children”. She valued the efforts of parents and appreciated the students for participating enthusiastically. In her speech, she believed that such type of competitions make students aware of the using new spellings in their day to day life and the usage of many unfamiliar words.

On the whole, it was a wonderful learning experience for all the little ones and served to enrich and encouraged them to learn new words. The winners were felicitated with the merit certificates.

 

MAHA SHIVRATRI

"When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance".

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Maha Shivratri with devotion and religious fervour in honour of Lord Shiva in its school premises.

To feel the verve of festival, a special assembly on ‘Mahashivratri' was conducted by the students. Festival celebrated in veneration of Lord Shiva commenced with the Morning Prayer 'Teri Hai Zameen, Tera Aasmaan” followed by a speech sharing the significance of the pious day. Powers and role of Lord Shiva in the natural cycle were highlighted through the speech. The auspiciousness of this day for Goddess Parvati was exhibited and heartfelt prayers were offered to Lord Shiva by all.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Maha Shivaratri is a festival celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva, and in particular, marks the day of the celebration of marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. She said that the third eye of Lord Shiva symbolises that we must not always believe what we see until we are able to see it from the mind’s eye. She articulated that whenever we face an adverse circumstance, then we must not keep on thinking about what we see in front of us. Rather we must give our mind enough time to think about the solution to the problem and must perceive the situation from all the aspects. The students along with Principal Mam offered flowers to Lord Shiva and seek His choicest blessings for the upcoming exams.

On the whole, everyone swayed away with the chanting of sacred mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya' which made the milieu holy and consecrated.

 

ORIGAMI ACTIVITY FOR THE STUDENTS OF K.G.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted an Origami Activity for the students of KG in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Children participated in this venture with high spirits.

The tiny tots were amazed to see transformation of a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting. Budding stars created unique and exclusive shapes and structures to showcase their finesse in paper craft. They made house, fan, fish, flower, boat, butterfly, dog, bird etc. and displayed them with great pleasure and gratification.

Origami Activity provided the little ones with wonderful “schematic learning through repeatable actions”. As the teachers demonstrated, children watched closely and listened carefully to the specific instructions and then carried them with originality, neatness and accuracy. This activity triggered their imagination and enhanced their creative skills.

The most illustrious Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Origami is a fun way to explain concepts. A thin piece of paper is not very strong, but if you fold it like an accordion it will be. She articulated that such skills allow children to comprehend, characterize, and construct their own vernacular for the world around them. She further said that it excites other modalities of learning. It has been shown to improve spatial visualization skills using hands-on learning.

On the whole, the paper folding craft was not only a fun filled experience, but it also proved to be a valuable means to develop artistic skills in the young ones.

 

ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY BASED ON THE THEME "OUR HELPERS" FOR THE TINY TOTS OF NURSERY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised A Role Play  Activity based on the theme "Our Helpers" for the tiny tots of Nursery Grade with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main objective of this activity was to sensitise the learners towards different professions, gain knowledge about their work and to inculcate the value of ‘Respect for all Helpers'.

The activity was based on a topic from their curriculum and was an extension to the concepts they have learned in the class. It was integrated with the topic of Our Helpers. The students came dressed up as one of the helper and spoke few lines about it.They participated wholeheartedly in the activity. It was an awesome sight to see them dressed up as policeman, army man, doctor, firefighter, etc. The children were explained about the services and tools of community helpers. To further enhance their knowledge, a ‘role play’ activity was organized in which the children used tools of different helpers and introduced themselves. They enacted their roles with props along with like- Stethoscope, fire extinguisher, money, weighing machine etc. They enjoyed the enactment using different props and displayed immense self-confidence while narrating and enacting

Speaking on the occasion, illustrious Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that all children must have access to health and early learning opportunities that help them be healthy, ready for school, and on track to reach their full potential. She articulated that we as stakeholders of society must help our  children to have a strong start in life by ensuring the best information, coaching, resources, and support they need to grow and thrive. She further said that we should be grateful to people who have contributed to make our lives better and generate relationships of friendship, neighbourhood and peace in society.

On the whole, it as a great learning experience for the tiny tots.

 

PAID ACCOLADES TO THE BRAVE MARTYRS OF CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE (CRPF)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid accolades to the brave martyrs of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who died in suicide bomb attack at Lethpora in Pulwama by the militants on their convoy.

A special morning assembly was organized in the school where all the students and staff members observed silence prayer to pay tribute to these pious souls. All were in mourning and their eyes were moist when children sang "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo” to remember the sacrifice of our brave heroes. Further, the slogans against terrorism were raised by the students in the assembly. All staff members paid their heartfelt condolences to brave-heart HEROES, who gave their lives for “Mother India.”

Speaking on the occasion, our high esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid homage to the brave martyrs who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation and added that this day is chosen to tribute our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country and we can never forget their contribution. She paid her deepest condolence for the families of martyrs and prayed God to give them strength to overcome this difficult time. She said that Special emphasis is taken in the chain of Green Land Schools to inculcate the values of patriotism and respect the gallant sacrifices made by Indians for the pride and honour of nation. She requested the students to be brave and remain patient against the cowardice act of terrorists and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The assembly concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Aye Watan, Aye Watan Humko Teri Kasam”, sung with passion by the students and the students pledged to join hands against terrorism.

FITNESS ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS THROUGH KHELO INDIA PROGRAME

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana successfully completed Fitness Assessment of students through Khelo India Programe in its school premises under Fit India Movement and received ‘Fit India School’ certificate through online registration by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The prime objective of the programme was to indulge school children in active field time than passive screen time and everyone towards Indian culture through various activities of games.

A plethora of activities like BMI calculation, Plate Tapping, Flamingo Balance, strength of abdominal & muscular endurance, flexibility (sit and reach test), cardiovascular endurance and speed etc. were conducted in such a unique way that every age group participated and benefitted from them. They learnt and performed these exercises and were assessed accordingly. They also acquired the information about the importance of regular exercising. The department of physical education motivated and guided the students to stay fit and healthy.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Fit India doesn't mean just exercising the mind or making fitness plans on paper or merely looking at fitness apps on the laptop or computer or on a mobile phone. We all must sweat it out and change our food habits. She said that today’s youth is more active on social media rather than in society and family. She appreciated the initiatives of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote physical well-being of youth of India.

On the whole, everyone was in jubilant mood and promised to devote at least one hour to bodily activities.

SINK OR FLOAT? ACTIVITY FOR THE TINY TOTS OF KINDERGARTEN WING

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Sink or Float? Activity for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main objective of this activity was to introduce the concept of sinking and floating and it helped the students explore different objects that may sink or float.

The said activity began by prior knowledge testing round. The teacher asked the children if they knew the meaning of floating. Relating it with the concept of swimming or bathing in a bathtub, the teacher explained the concept and told why some objects float and some do not. The enthusiastic tiny tots experimented and practised the concept themselves. They brought different objects such as a cork, crayon, cotton ball, feather, small plastic toy boat, metal toy car, plastic Easter egg, paper, plastic straw, outdoor twigs, small bars of soap, a small balloon (blown up), and crumpled ball of aluminum foil for the activity.

A large bowl filled with water was setup in the classrooms and the children picked up an item and predicted whether it will sink or float. The students recorded their predictions and filled out a table with their findings and wrote about why there predictions were correct or incorrect. By the end of the lesson students understood that objects with more air float. The students were very energetic and enthusiastic while performing activity.

Speaking on the occasion, illustrious Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that experiments play a vital role in students’ life. She said that the child is the father of man and today’s child already has exposure to internet, social media and electronic gadgets. Providing him only bookish knowledge is of no use nowadays as he needs more practical education. She articulated that it is important to provide the basis for scientific knowledge and exhibit a new phenomenon that is in need of explanation.

On the whole, it was a great educational platform for the tiny tots.

LEAF PRINTING ACTIVITY FOR THE TINY TOTS OF KINDERGARTEN WING

“In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Leaf Printing Activity for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing in its school premises. The main aim of this activity was to observe the different shapes, sizes, and vein patterns of leaves.

The activity commenced with a walk in the garden with children to collect leaves that have recently fallen. Upon returning to their classrooms, they compared the leaves and sorted them by size, shape, and color. The students veined different patterns of leaves by using finger paints to spread a thin layer of paint on the bumpy side of the leaves and placed the prints on a large piece of craft paper to make a fall classroom mural. The charm and excitement of the amusement was evident in the eyes of young Greenknights.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that leaf painting activity provided a great learning experience to the tiny tots as it provided them a great sensory experience. She said that Nature bears the closest inspection and invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. She articulated that if you want to make the main color pure and bright, don’t just keep adding bright colors on it. Just make the colors around the spot darker and dull. It will give the scene dramatically effects and it is evident with life too.

On the whole, it was a great learning experience for the students.

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GURU RAVIDAS JI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid obeisance to ‘Guru Ravidas Ji’ on his birth anniversary. The event started with teachers and students paying floral tribute to the portrait of preacher-philosopher Guru Ravidas who emphasised on the values of harmony, equality and compassion, which are central to India’s culture and ethos.

On this auspicious day, insightful teachings of Guru Ravidas were recited in the form of shabads and bhajans, which made the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speeches on the life history of Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, paid floral tribute to Guru Ravidas Ji. She described Him as a social religious reformer, a philosopher and Theosophist who propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She further added that like Guru Ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow His teachings sincerely we can build a better world. 

On the whole, the programme was well appreciated by the students and the staff.  Prasad was distributed among the students and staff.

 

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF HAZOOR MAHARAJ PARAM SANT KIRPAL SINGH JI

“Remembrance of the Master is the sum total, of all practices.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji with great devotion and zeal. The main motive to celebrate this day was to impart the values, morals, principles and teachings of the great Guru among the students.

The festive event commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with soulful and melodious enchanting of Shabad by school choir, which empowered the gathering and ambience with religious essence. Everyone was engrossed with heart and soul during Shabad Kirtan. Speech by teachers and students acknowledged the gathering with the eventful life of divine soul Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and his teachings inculcating the feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.

The revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara directed the students that they should imbibe his teachings and try to reform themselves for the sake of humanity and to attain eternity. She added that the aura of our spiritual Guru is all around us, showering His blessings and mentoring our path generously. We don’t get such love and affection anywhere else which we feel here. She also titled Him as the living master, a spiritual, illustrious, leader, mystic poet and humanitarian who wrote an extensive collection of books on spirituality. She also reminded the students his message, “Be Good, Do Good, Be One.”

On the whole, the celebration of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday filled the tenor with spirituality.

Inter School Science Quiz Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious in Inter School Science Quiz Competition organized for the member schools of Hubs of Learning. The theme of the said competition was based on various topics of Science. It was very informative and knowledge enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

Around 6 schools participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition among various schools of Ludhiana. The young Greenknights Mohit(VIII), Muskan(VIII), Chetna Rana(VIII) and Sameer (VIII)were in euphoric mood by securing first runners up position through their stupendous and stunning performance.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She expressed her pleasure and contentment for the budding quizzers and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the stupendous victory.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much.

INTER CLASS KITE FLYING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised An Inter Class Kite Flying Competition for the student of classes IV to VIII with great fervour and vivacity in the premises. The School campus wore festive look and decorations replete with the colourful kites.

The students participated in the said competition held at wide green open ground and flew their colourful kites in the beautiful surroundings running and ducking in an attempt to keep their kites air bone for as long as possible. Colourful kites of different sizes were distributed to kite lovers. The students were seen giving tips to the kite flyers. The sky over the school was full of multicoloured kites. These colourful paper kites snatched all the attraction of the audience.

Speaking on the occasion our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was introduced as part of the festival to revive the practice of kite-flying, which is reckoned to be going out of vogue among the modern generation. She said that urbanisation and space deficit was the reason for the sports to vanish.

On the whole, it was a wonderful day. Their enthusiasm and gleaming faces were a treat to watch.

INTERACTIVE SESSION FOR THE STUDENTS OF X TO XII

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an interactive session for the students of X to XII. The main objective of the session was to overcome the exam stress and anxiety.

The session was graced and addressed by well-regarded, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra. While addressing the students, he said that students now days are under great stress and pressure of result, exams and family problems. Youngsters most of the time find it difficult to face the changes and to cope up with such variations. Hence, this leads to stress, anxiety and tension. He also talked about the influence of mobile phones and internet. He said that the students must always share their problems with others instead of keeping any knots in their minds. He also suggested them to be interactive during the session so that they could learn the art of handling exam stress and tension.

While interacting with the students, he answered all the queries of students in a very positive and informative way. The students were quite satisfied and happy with the session. He gave his best wishes to the students and said that the exam will test your knowledge, not your skill, so never be scared of exams and have confidence in your skills.

Speaking on the occasion, our illustrious Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Exam time can be super stressful, and sometimes no matter how hard you try to keep your cool, things get on top of you. She shared some tips to remove exam anxiety and preparations tips with the students. She urged the students to ponder upon the advices given by Hon’ble Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra while interacting with the students, especially to have a strong family bonding and talk to family members. She conveyed her best wishes to the students for the forthcoming examinations and encouraged the students to face every challenge of life without fear.

Indeed, it was a very interesting and educational session which was appreciated by one and all.

MARTYRS’ DAY OF MAHATMA GANDHI-THE FATHER OF NATION

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

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Martyrs’ Day to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi-The Father of Nation to honour other martyrs and soliders who sacrificed their life defending the sovereignty of the nation.

The Morning Assembly started by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi followed by his favourite prayer song “Hey Ram”. The inspirational thoughts of Gandhi reverberated in the assembly. Poems to motivate the young generation were recited by the students. A PPT on the life of Mahatma Gandhi showing his trials and tribulations and relentless efforts in the Indian Freedom Struggle and contribution to nation building was shown. The students and staff also observed silence prayer to pay tribute for the Father of the Nation. A Short Documentary on the life of Mahatma Gandhi was shown which presented his trials and tribulations and relentless efforts in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid homage to Gandhi Ji and other martyrs who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation. She gave a message on the principles of Bapu ji and added that this day is chosen to honour our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country and we can never forget the contribution of our brave leaders who braced the storm of the British Raj and ushered in the dawn of freedom. Further, she stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all. She said that Special emphasis is taken in the chain of green land schools Schools to among the students the respect for sacrifices and gallant efforts made by Indians for the pride and honour of nation.

The assembly concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Ae mere watan ke logo”, sung with passion by the students.

BASANT PANCHMI

“Life is to learn. May Goddess Saraswati's divine blessings help you learn and pass the life's tests with ease.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the festival of Basant Panchami with religious fervor and enthusiasm.. The school ambience was filled with jubilation while celebrating Basant – the festival marking the start of spring and Holi Seasons. The children arrived dressed in radiant shades of yellow, which is both the colour of Spring and that associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning who is worshipped on the occasion with all devotion. The spring of joy took over when a prayer ceremony worshipping Goddess Saraswati was led by offerings of spring flowers by all the students & staff of the school.

A special assembly was held on this day. It started with the children and teachers singing ‘Saraswati Vandana’. This was followed by a presentation on the various aspects of the festival. Children carried their books with them to attain the blessings of ‘Maa Saraswati’. They also learnt about the importance of showing respect to books as they are repositories of wisdom and knowledge. The assembly concluded with an inspirational song which was sung by the students.

To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. Dal Pasting Activity was organized for tiny tots. The students of K.G. wing sought blessings from the Goddess of Knowledge. Yellow gaudy costumes and traditional jewellery worn by tiny tots caught the eyes of the beholders. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’ as it signifies cheerfulness, wisdom, auspiciousness and intellectuality, is a symbol of spring. Students brought a delicious savoury yellow in their tiffin as well and enjoyed their nutrimeal while dining together.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara motivated the students to be progressive learners, setting big goals and putting dedicated efforts as a promising and flourishing human harvest. She said that the Basant means spring and Panchami is the fifth day of the spring season. As per religious beliefs, worshipping the Goddess brings enlightenment of knowledge, get us rid of lethargy, sluggishness and slumber. She also emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment. She wished the staff members and students and said that as harsh winter ends and mustard flowers bloom, may everyone’s life sees no more tough time or any gloom.

On the whole, it was a day filled with religious feelings among students. The celebrations concluded with distribution of  Prasad amongst all.

FAREWELL SHIN-DIG

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised the 'Farewell Shin-Dig' for the outgoing class XII batch of 2019-20 with full fervour and vigour. The luminaries who adorned the occasion were Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra & General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools-Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara & other eminent guests along with the staff members. They all were given warm welcome by class XI students and staff members. The school bore a festive look and the day was devoted to the years spent together with friends and teachers to ruminate joyous moments. It was a day of mixed emotions of happiness and sorrow for the students as well as for the teachers to bid goodbye and official send off to class XII students. 

The students were welcomed traditionally by applying ‘Tilak’. The programme was painstakingly arranged by class XI students as they wanted to make this occasion a truly memorable for their seniors.  The highlight of the function was the beautiful cultural presentation. The students put forth a mix of scintillating dance performances, entertaining theatre, melodious songs and pulsating music that rocked everyone.

The members of the Head Council Rajveer (Head Boy) and Chavvi Jain (Head Girl) of Class XII delivered speeches expressing gratitude to their mentors and teachers for their invaluable contribution in making their journey a memorable one. Dhruv and Inderpreet Kaur of Class XI in their speech wished good luck to their seniors for their future endeavours and be successful in all fields.

A special cultural programme showcased the multiple talents of class XI students. An emotional choreography presenting students’ journey and their friendship filled everyone’s heart with emotions. A mesmerizing dance performance by the young lases of class XII aptly set the momentum for the other stage performances. The pick of the day was the Bhangra event, where both juniors and seniors enthralled the gathering with their rhythmic dance steps. The singing perfromances by the melodious singers Arshleen Kaur (class XI), Harshdeep Singh (XI) and Riya (class XII) proved to be an icing on the cake.

The outgoing students of Class XII  grew sentimental and emotional as they recalled their happy memories of more than 10 long years in the school. They thanked their mentors and gave a token of gratitude to Honourable Chairman, the Principal and teachers for helping them find their purpose of life with a promise to come back to their Alma Mater.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated everyone for this gala day and showered his blessings on the students. He extended his good wishes to them for a bright, successful and prosperous future and to perform well in the Board exams. He said that every achievement is rooted deep in hard work, determination and dedication. The best of learning get tested through the journey of life.

While addressing to the students, The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara blessed the outgoing batch and appreciated their efforts for enthusiastically participating in varied competitions raising the level of perfection. She articulated that knowing and believing in your own potential can be part of your journey to being successful. If you start to believe in yourself and your potential more, you can become more motivated to prove yourself. When you think you can’t reach your potential, you may not even try. She wished them good luck to make a mark in the world outside and said that moving on to a new stage in life can be a challenging process.

The students enjoyed the scintillating cultural treat. After the cultural programme, everyone assembled in the hall for refreshments and dance. The students danced to their heart’s content to the music belted out by the DJ. The students at this threshold of new beginnings greeted one another with their glittering eyes, sunny smiles and warm hugs.

 Thus a beautiful evening ended with the mixed feelings of happiness and sorrow.

CBSE KAMP-NASTA CHALLENGE, AN INITIATIVE OF CSIR-NISTADS & M/S NCPL

“Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.”

Under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized “CBSE KAMP- Nasta Challenge, an initiative of CSIR-NISTADS &M/s NCPL, for the students of Class V to X in the school premises with an aim to identify and promote gifted and talented students in the field of science, technology and humanities. It mainly focused on the extent to which children are able to employ Science to their life. The “KAMP Challenge” was well-organized under the competent direction of well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

A screening test was conducted in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations. The said test assessed awareness and knowledge of students on various subjects and provided support in identifying the talent at primitive stage and nurturing them in their areas of strength. The test provided a comprehensive assessment not only to the young students but also to schools, teachers and parents.

The esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, appreciated the continuous efforts of CBSE to promote scientific skills and attitude of a child. She said that nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life. She cited that such tests help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

71ST REPUBLIC DAY

A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” - Mahatma Gandhi

 with all its solemnity and grandeur in its school premises under the theme “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat”. The broad objective of the initiative was to celebrate the Unity in Diversity of our Nation and to promote the spirit of national integration through a series of activities.

A special morning assembly was organised to enthuse the feeling of patriotism and unity. The school choir presented a patriotic song “Lehar Lehar Lehraye Tiranga”.  The whole school joined the choir and the song reverberated in the surroundings. It was followed by a beautiful rendition of a Street Play based on the importance of our six fundamental rights. The soulful and marvelous dance performance on “Desh Rangila” proved to be an icing on the cake. The melodious music and graceful moves of the students were spellbinding. The function was followed by an Inter Class Competition based on various states of India. Each class represented the fusion of one state. All the students came dressed up according to that state and uttered a few sentences on the significance of that particular state. The students recited poems, delivered speeches and decorated their classes as a state.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that we Indians are flying into a new zone of development only because India is independent. She further said that Republic Day is a proud day for Indian citizens as we are celebrating India’s 71st Republic Day. Remembering the sacrifices made by our great freedom fighters and leaders, she articulated that we should be proud of such forefathers and make the best use of our freedom because freedom is never given, it is taken. She wished all the students and teachers Happy Republic Day.

Indeed, it was a day of joy to experience patriotism and nationalism. The students saluted the National Flag and pledged themselves to uphold the honour, integrity, diversity and uniqueness of India. The programme, thus, came to an end with National anthem.

 

READING CHALLENGE 2019-20 UNDER THE AEGIS OF CBSE

“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Reading Challenge 2019-20 under the aegis of CBSE with a focus on promoting Reading Literacy among the learners. The challenge for Round One was well organized under the competent guidance and leadership of Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools and revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

The challenge was organised for the students of classes VIII to X and more than 40 students participated in the said challenge. The students were given a set of eight unseen passages followed by objective type questions to test the ability to read with accuracy and process text in order to understand it. The test focused on both speed and accuracy. The participants were given 45 minutes to complete the task and six students were selected for the next level as per their accuracy and  time taken by them. These six students were identified as toppers on the basis of their performance on the assigned reading task and chosen for Round Two which will be an online reading test.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that such competitions increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of reading and helps not only academically, but professionally, and in a person's personal life. She appreciated the efforts of CBSE to organize such competitions for testing the ability to read with comprehension and ability to interpret information and draw inference. She articulated that children should make books their best friends and Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.

Indeed, it was a wonderful experience for students to test their abilities and speed in reading comprehension.

 

INTER CLASS FANCY DRESS COMPETITION ON THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF NETA JI SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE

“Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born into it.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised an Inter Class Fancy Dress Competition on the Birth Anniversary of Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose to kindle the free spirit of patriotism among young Green Knights.

 To commemorate the sovereignty, the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery to K.G came dressed up in the attire of their favourite national Indian leaders. Whether it was as Jhansi ki Rani complete with her shining sword or as Bhagat Singh with his iconic hat, the children took great pains (aided by their parents) to complete their regalia. Not only did they come in the particular costume of their favourite leader, they even spoke a few lines about the leader. It was just not fun to be dressed up as someone else, but also some learning about very important people whom they didn't know about till date. Teachers shared a lot of information about these leaders.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that patriotism is very important not for the sake of the country, but for the student’s personal development as well. She articulated that Group of Green land Schools is one such unique chain which gives importance to develop respect for the country among its students. It makes full use of every opportunity to instill patriotic values along with the regular lessons. She further said that the right teaching today can safeguard the country tomorrow and that is what it is all about and motivated the students to love and keep their country above all.

Indeed, it was a day of joy to experience. Certificates were presented to the winners and all participants were given story books. The programme thus came to an end with the National Anthem and jai hind slogans.

 

FLOWER SHOW FOR THE TINY TOTS OF PRE-NURSERY

“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised a Flower Show for the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery in the school premises. It's main objective was to keep children close to nature and foster aesthetic sense for the beautiful bounties of nature.

The little tiny tots brought different types of flowers like rose, orchid, marigold, Jasmine Flower, Dazzling Lilies and Hibiscus rosa. The teachers discussed the different parts of flowers and made them aware about the importance of bio diversity.

Speaking on the occassion, revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Nature is a source of solace, inspiration, venture, and delight. It always tends to act in the simplest way. She further said that children themselves are the prettiest flowers of nature. She advised them not to pluck flowers and to be care takers of mother earth.

On the whole, it was a fun-filled learning experience.

Inter School Rangoli Making Competition

“Small touches of colors flavored with creativity and imagination mark the festal spells.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious in Inter School Rangoli Making Competition organized for the member schools of Hubs of Learning.

The theme of the competition was based on Mother’s Love. Around 6 schools participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition from various schools of Ludhiana. The young Greenknights Sania Bano (IX) and Anikate (VIII) were in euphoric mood by securing first runners up position through their stupendous and stunning performance.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments. She expressed her pleasure and contentment for the budding artists and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT EXAM

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, successfully, conducted Cambridge English Language Assessment Exam to test the four skills- listening, reading, speaking and writing skills of the young learners in its school premises. The aim of conducting this exam is to emphasize the importance of the international language among the students. To ensure that the learners have achieved the desired proficiency level towards the end of their Cambridge session, the board decided to conduct assessments for Listening & Speaking for the young learners.

The speaking test was conducted at five levels which included Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET and PET. Before appearing for the exam, a series of mock tests were conducted by the school to make learning English pleasant, effectual and gratifying. The students were motivated to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. The Cambridge exam focused on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), testing learners’ speaking skills.

Speaking on the occasion, the revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning so that the learners of any language are able to interpret what is being said and are able to express them well are important parameters while assessing their proficiency level in the said language. She articulated that language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about. She appreciated the robust endeavours of the students and faculty members. She congratulated them for the successful completion of the task.

Over all, it was the most exciting day of the academic year, the day on which the heart beat the fastest. The school premises were charged with excitement, vigor and happiness on stupendous performance of students in their Cambridge English Language Exam.

 

LSSC CRICKET TOURNAMENT

“The key is not the will to win, everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana proved its mettle once again in LSSC Cricket Tournament held at Green Land Sports Stadium, Majhh Phagowal by clinching first runners up position.

The U-17, young Greenknights performed extremely well in the said competition. In semifinals, Green Land Convent School, New  Subhash Nagar beat Green Land Convent School, 32 Sec Chandigarh Road by 39 runs. Sachin of Class IX scored 52 runs in 40 balls.   The Final match was played between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Green Land Sen. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass. In finals, Sachin scored highest 29 runs for his team. The spirited and enthusiastic players gave a cut throat competition to the opponents and were able to ensure champions position on the podium.

The most Illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work. He said that you can have all the talent in the world, but without the hard work to sharpen those skills the talent is useless. He said that  since there are countless first round draft picks who flaked out without ever making it onto the field, they should grab all opportunities which school provides them

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She articulated that when you are in competition, you have to leave everything on the field of competition. She enthused the students and said that you can’t hold back and hope that you have enough for tomorrow. The best competitors leave the arena with no regrets and with nothing left in their tank.

On the whole, the champions, Coach Mr. Ravi and PTI Mr. Rohit were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in the field in next opportunities.

 

LOHRI – THE HARVEST FESTIVAL OF PUNJAB

“As the fire of Lohri flourishes, Let us hope that all our sorrows end with it. Let the glory of the festival fill our lives with happiness.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Lohri – the harvest festival of Punjab in school premises with a lot of exuberance and funfair. With a view to add vibrancies to the occasion of Lohri, a cultural fest was organized. The whole school was embellished with colorful kites, balloons and buntings made by the tiny tots.

A special arrangement of bonfire was made in which all teachers and students sat together and enjoyed by singing and dancing. The celebration was initiated by illuminating the sacred bonfire by the School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff members and students giving a fresh start to the first month of New Year i.e. ‘Maaghi’ which was followed by speeches of students highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri, which ushers in the cheerful spring season bidding adieu to the dull winter. The students and teachers dressed in traditional Punjabi attire sang songs immersed in rich cultural folklore of Punjab. The famous folklore, ‘Sunder Munderiye’ was sung with joviality. The staff and the students relished traditional food such as ground nuts, rewaris and gachaks.

The folk songs and dances added the colour and festive spirit in everyone’s heart and well depicted the significance of this festival. The children had a gala time as they danced around the holy bonfire and offered their prayers for the prosperity of the nation. As kite flying is a rage during Lohri, the students enjoyed flying beautifully designed kites like miniatures or big kites with dragons faces and of different shapes in an attempt to keep their kites airborne for as long as possible.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara shared the famous folklore- the story of  Dula Bhatti who was also called Robin Hood, with the students. She hoped that the coming year would bring happiness in the lives of the students and teachers as well. She emphasized that Lohri festival prompts people to be thankful for God’s provision and also encouraged teachers to play a vital role to keep the tradition and culture alive in our festivities. She said that such festivals and celebrations help us to preserve our culture, traditions and customs. She added that the school holds the responsibility to educate them about the festivals by engaging them in fun activities.

On the whole, the celebrations rose to its boom and grandeur which filled the days with fun and religious fervor.The mood was uplifting as the flames crackled to break the chill of dusk.

 

INTER CLASS BOOK READING COMPETITION

“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter Class Book Reading Competition for the tiny tots of Kindergarten. Its main motive was to encourage the young students’ understanding and love for literature, improve spoken expression and to inculcate the habit of reading in the students.

The competition began with a sparkle, it was a fun-packed day with children immersed in a plethora of activities to develop an understanding of how books can entertain and inspire all of us. The students got an opportunity to participate in various activities to inculcate the habit of reading. The young Green Knights came dressed up as their favourite character and spoke a few lines about the same. The entire day witnessed great exhilaration and excitement all around the school campus.

All students of KG wing read books in English and Hindi language. They thoroughly enjoyed this stress-free activity as it ignited the minds of the young learners. They read out their favourite stories and recited poems with clear articulation, correct accentuation and voice modulation. They did not confuse reading with acting. The children in the audience were equally delighted. The participants from all the sections left no stone unturned to win. Students were judged on parameters like fluency, pronunciation, confidence, voice modulation and on the overall presentation.

Speaking on the occasion, our cherished Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev  Pujara said that the importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as reading stretches the child’s mind and introduces him/her to the a world of wonder that is literature. She articulated that since the students of today’s age lack the passion for reading, this initiative taken by Green Land Family seems to be instrumental in bringing a positive change. She further said that these kinds of activities help the child to develop confidence, improve vocabulary and also help the students to get rid of stage fear.

Overall, it was a day of flurry and excitement, with the children being fruitfully engaged and getting exposure to the magic of language and literature.

ALPHABET DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted the ‘Alphabet Day’ for the tiny tots of Kindergarten wing with an aim to encourage the students’ understanding of alphabets and improve their spoken expression.

During this event, kids in their unique attire were very happy. Children came dressed up in their colourful costumes representing one of the letters and speaking confidently about that alphabet with the phonic sound. They were all thrilled and excited when they replicated many characters, fruits and personalities of alphabet they were depicting on the stage. 

There was a lot of enthusiasm and excitement as the little ones walked forward displaying their vibrant costumes.  They spoke few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable. The spectators were truly mesmerized to see the devices and gadgets incarnated on the stage.  The event brought an amiable ambience and each participant left the stage with prolonged deafening applauses.

The revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about the alphabet with the phonic sounds clearly and confidently. She added that teaching the alphabet is a foundational skill for kids to learn in order to be able to read and write. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavors. She further articulated that the greatest gift the school is giving the children is the confidence and wings of imagination at the early stage of development.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. 

 

PARKASH UTSAV OF SHRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji with devotion and reverence. The spiritual ambience of the devotional chants was attended by all the children. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

“Blessed, blessed is the Knower of the Lord, my True Guru, He has taught me to look upon friend and foe alike.” to observe this auspicious occasion, a special morning assembly was organized to mark the Parkash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The students narrated His life history and contribution for humanity.  On this occasion, 'Kirtan' was performed by the students of the school. They paid tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji by spreading his divine message of harmony, humility and equality through poems, speeches and orations. The students presented a beautiful rendition of Ek Onkar and other shabads which were appreciated by one and all present. The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to our Guru- Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Speaking on the occasion, our most cherished Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara inspired the students to incorporate the teachings of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in their life and respect their elders. She also spread the message of harmony and oneness and advised the students to pray daily to improve concentration. She said that in today’s busy life people are drifting away from many things including devotion. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind.

On the whole, the premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

 

INTER SCHOOL GROUP SINGING COMPETITION

“Jingle Bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Inter School Group Singing Competition in the school premises. The competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from member schools of Hubs of Learning Group affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the theme Christmas Carols. The main purpose behind this competition was to enlighten the student about the significance of Christmas and appreciate their melodic and vocal skills.

The event commenced by musical performance dedicated to Almighty to seek His choicest blessings. This gave a pious beginning to the show. It was followed by a play on birth of Jesus Christ by the energetic and passionate Greenknights.  A healthy competition was witnessed with great fervour and zeal. Each participant expressed his mastery over Tone & Pitch, Rhythm & Enunciation, Variation & Cohesiveness and other important aspects of singing. Their best attires added festive shades to the competitive spirit.

The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of Christmas carols. The competitors came out with a variety of carols which pulled the heartstrings of the audience. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success. Great support was rendered by the audience and most of the hymns received applause for the mellifluous compositions and music. An effervescent and pulsating dance performance by the talented girls of the host school was a treat to watch.

The judges thoroughly enjoyed the mellifluous carols. They were impressed with the confidence, the tonal quality and the fervour with which they sang the carols. The Jury shared their views about the competition and gave fair judgement which was accepted by one and all without any discrepancies.

The most appreciated Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. She addressed the august gathering and said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event. She announced the result of the competition & motivated the students with his encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that Music as the universal art, plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The result of the competition is as under:
First prize was grabbed by the students of Green Land Convent School, Dugri Phase -II

Second Prize was clinched by Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar

Third Prize was secured by DCM Presidency School

Appreciation Award was given to Green Land Convent School, Sector-32

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants.

On the whole, the competition was a great success where the talented singers enthralled the audience and put their heart and soul in each stupendous performance. The motive behind the collaborative activity was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The musical day concluded by National Anthem.

 

Short Essay Writing Competition under the aegis of The Ministry of Human Resource Development

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a Short Essay Writing Competition under the aegis of The Ministry of Human Resource Development in partnership with MyGov for the students of classes IX to XII for the third edition of Prime Minister’s interaction programme with school students. The main objective of this competition was to test the creativity, curiosity of young learners’.  The short Essay Writing Competition was well-organized under the competent direction of well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

More than 100 students participated in the online competition very enthusiastically and willingly. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations. The said completion assessed short write-ups on the topics like Gratitude is Great, Your future depends on your Aspirations, Examining Exams, Our Duties, Your Take and Balance is Beneficial. The students presented their views and opinions in the form of essays with an anticipation to interact with our worthy Prime Minister Sri Narender Modi for the third interactive session of Pariksha Pe Charcha. She further wished good luck to all the participants and hoped that they will get a chance to interact with our Honourable Prime Minister Sri Narender Modi.

The esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, appreciated the continuous efforts of CBSE and HRD Ministry to promote holistic and creative maturity of a child. She said that the ability to reason logically and present opinions in authentic and captivating ways is an ability that is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. She cited that such competitions help students to practice more and to improve their expression. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the young learners.

 

THE GRAND CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana hosted the most anticipated fiesta of year- The Grand Christmas Carnival with great fervor and vivacity. The Students from classes­­­ P. Nsy. To XII were appeared to be pouring in to enjoy the event in multitude. The Christmas Carnival included friendly animal rides, live performances, dance, music, food and games for all to participate in. It was truly an amazing spectacle as the magic of the festive season was recreated in the school premises.

Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. Decorated in vibrant hues of confetti and balloons, a Christmas tree instilled the feeling of festival, pleasure and positivity along with miniatures of Santa Clause and fairies had an ambience of joy and happiness all around. The tiny tots in their colorful attires reflected the bliss and ecstasy.

It was an ideal day for fun and frolic as the school housed various foods and an array of exciting fun and adventures games. The mouthwatering food stalls such as Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Burger, Cream Soya Champ, Dosa, Sandwich, Paper Roll, Pav Bhaji, Mixed Snacks, Sweet Corn, Cream Roll, Cup Cakes, Stuffed Gol Gappe, Italian Pasta, Gajar Ka Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Chaat, Noodle, Manchurian, Chinese Platter, Samosa etc. were a hit among the students. The tiny tots loved the adventures games being the cynosure of all eyes. To entertain the grown-ups; there were much loved computer games and 3-D Show. The school orchestra and the DJ amplified the level of entertainment among all present. In addition, the nail art and tattoo stalls attracted the students in large number. Bhoot Bangla was the centre of attraction for the juniors as well as seniors. It was a memorable and nostalgic time for the Twelfth Grade students as they made memories amongst an emotionally charged atmosphere.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended her felicitations to the students and the staff on Christmas. She said that this kind of exposure develops marketing and creative skills in students. She, further, elaborated that this festival teaches us to be thankful for God’s abundant blessings and to celebrate his creations. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall it was a boisterous triumph and jubilant way of ushering in the Christmas celebration. The day, turned out to be a grand success.

 

Christmas Fun Fair and Adventure Camp for Play Way Schools

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized the most anticipated fiesta of year- Christmas Fun Fair and Adventure Camp for Play Way Schools with great fervor and vivacity. The Christmas carnival included friendly animal rides, live performances, dance, music, food and games for all to participate in. It was truly an amazing spectacle as the magic of the festive season was recreated in the school premises.

Keeping in mind the tiny tots, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. Decorated in vibrant hues of confetti and balloons, a Christmas tree instilled the feeling of festival, pleasure and positivity along with miniatures of Santa Clause and fairies had an ambience of joy and happiness all around. The school was decorated beautifully, and a Christmas tree was in the whole school.  The tiny tots in their colorful attires reflected the bliss and ecstasy.

It was an ideal day for fun and frolic as the school housed various foods and an array of exciting fun and adventures games. The tiny tots loved the adventures games being the cynosure of all eyes. To increase the level of their anxiety and entertainment, there was much loved 3-D Show, musical chairs. The little angles were awestruck by the mini Jurassic Park which looked so realistic. The school orchestra and the DJ amplified the level of entertainment among all present. The Haunted House was the center of attraction for the kids as well as parents. It was a memorable time for kids and parents as they enjoyed every bit of the fair. They clicked pictures in the selfie corner which was specially prepared for them. In addition, there was tambola, luck of the draw and musical chairs for the grown-ups.  The beaming faces and bright eyes of the tiny kids infused energy and mesmerized each and every one present there. The parents too looked quite satisfied with the school and had all words of praises for the school.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended her felicitations to the parents and kids on Christmas. She said that this festival teaches us to be thankful for God’s abundant blessings and to celebrate his creations. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and vibrant.

Overall it was a boisterous triumph and jubilant way of ushering in the Christmas celebration. The day, turned out to be a grand success.

 

INTER HOUSE CHRISTMAS SCENE DEPICTION COMPETITION

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter House Christmas Scene Depiction Competition in the school premises. The school was decorated with holy wreaths, stars, balloons & festoons. The ambience of Christmas was all set with the atmosphere filled with joyful and wonderful scenes.

The school premises was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaus depicting life history of the Birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas Snow Scene with Snow Man, Santa Clause on Reindeer and Santa with X-Mas and gifts which were depicted by the young Green Knights. They ornamented the trees with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, bells etc. and wrapped gift items with shimmering and radiant sheets and showcased their creativity and imagination. The students prepared snow man with stockings and multihued clothes. This contest highlighted the student’s creativity and ingenuity as they worked at a frenetic pace and innovatively displayed their presentation with a riot of colors. Winners of all competitions were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, color combination, variety of material used etc.

The result of Inter House Christmas Scene Depiction Competition is as follows:

First Position:              Jyoti House

Second Position:           Jagriti House

Third Position:             Kirti House & Shakti House

The esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. She said that Christmas brings cheer and love and we celebrated it with the same fervor, spreading the message of love and joy among our children. She added that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. She encouraged the students to emulate the teachings and noble thoughts preached by Jesus Christ.

On the whole, the school was drenched with the festivity and students seemed charming.

 

ART ACTIVITIES- K.G. AND PRIMARY WING

Like the seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized A Tree Decoration Competition along with Intra Class Gift Wrapping Competition and Snowman Making Competition for the young Green Knights to welcome the winter. The school was decorated with divine wreaths, stars, balloons & festoons. The whole ambience was all set with the atmosphere filled with joyful and wonderful dance performances. 

The students of Pre Nsy. to KG participated in Tree Decoration Competition where as the students of classes I – III participated in Intra Class Gift Wrapping Competition and Snowman Making Competition. The students bejeweled the trees with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, bells etc.  In an Intra Class Gift Wrapping Competition, the students wrapped gift items with shimmering and radiant sheets and showcased their creativity and imagination. the students also participated in Snow Man Making Competition, they  prepared snow man with socks, multihued clothes which was followed by it’s decoration. This contest highlighted the student’s creativity and ingenuity as they worked at a frenetic pace and innovatively displayed their presentation with a riot of colors. Winners of all competitions were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, color combination, variety of material used etc.

The honored Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. She said that it was a series of fun activities that involved the kids in wrapping and decorating. She further said such activities helps to develop eye-hand coordination and fine motor skill and also develops creative skill, aesthetic skill and cognitive skill too.

On the whole, the tiny tots were all bustling with cheer & energy.

 

JOY WITH TOY SHOW

“No one ever forgets a toy that made him or her supremely happy as a child.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized “Joy with Toy Show” for the tiny tots of Kindergarten Wing in the Play Station in school premises. Its objective was to acquaint the young learners with the modes of transport.

A thought provoking and interactive toy session was organized for the students of K.G. wing which helped them increase their knowledge about different modes of public and private transport. The session began with a general question answer round in which teachers asked the students about their mode of transport, how they come to school. Followed by Show and Tell Round, in which teachers showed different working toys like ship, cars, truck, aeroplane etc. to describe their importance. It enabled them to improve their descriptive skills by communicating feelings, thoughts and emotions with words. The juveniles very enthusiastically snooped and countered to the modes of transport.

The well-regarded Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that she was really impressed by the way the children learnt, responded and conducted themselves in the activity. Everybody present appreciated the event. She said that playing is not a break from learning. A child can have endless, delightful, deep, engaging, practical learning through such activities.  She further articulated that children more than ever, need opportunities to be in their bodies in the world – jumping rope, bicycling, stream hopping, and fort building.

On the whole, it was an interesting and a thrilling and exciting experience for the kids which provided fun and comfortable learning arena.

 

Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

“To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture.” ― Frantz Fanon

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized series of activities on theme ‘‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ (EBSB) for the students of Primary Wing, under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence, in the school premises with an aim to celebrate the Unity in Diversity of our Nation. A detailed calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the “EBSB” activities. The two states/ UT’s were pre- paired by CBSE and conducted activities based on the partner states.

To facilitate greater participation of students, various activities based on exposure of students to the alphabets, songs, proverbs and 100 sentences in the Telugu Language of the partnering State i.e Andhra Pradesh were organized for the students of Primary Wing in the month of   November.   The students learnt and practiced the alphabets in Telugu language.  Along with it, they also learnt a few frequent words used in Telugu language  i.e. amma-mother, naanna- father, niiLLU- water, daaham- thirst and aakali- hunger etc. These aerated initiatives were appreciated by students, teachers and parents as these activities were low/zero cost. These activities not only lead to enrichment of knowledge of partner state but also developed a sense of bonding between the students of Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion, our high esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that expressing ones emotions and feelings, and communicating with each other is one of the basic characteristics of a living being. Thus language is the most advanced form of communication. She further said that such activities will surely develop linguistic capacity of the students. She appreciated the continuous endeavours of CBSE to promote cultural and linguistic diversity among the youth and said that these activities will go a long way in developing our students as responsible citizens with deep belief in unity in diversity of the nation.

Over-all, it was an interesting and a thrilling experience for the kids sharing and learning a new language which provided fun and comfortable learning arena. Thus, this event helped our tiny tots to build their social, emotional language skills and be an active member to make India-‘ Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’

 

LSSC KARATE TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the enthusiastic and keen Karatekas won1 Gold, 2 Silver and 14 Bronze in LSSC Karate Tournament. The Greenknights showcased their strength and agility in the competition and brought laurels for the Green Land Family.

The young and energetic lad, Sameer Virdi clinched a Gold medal in category (Boys) U-14. Manthan, Amish Sharma, Parteek, Amanjeet, Love, Souravdeep, Prince bagged a Bronze medal in the similar category.

The enthusiastic and fervent lass, Suhani bagged a Silver medal, Sana Rana, Simranjeet and Gurleen clinched Bronze medals in Girls’ Category U-14. In Category (Girls) U-17, Uma bagged bagged a silver medal and Inderdeep, Taranum and Chetna Rana sealed Bronze medals in the tournament.

The energetic Karateka, Abhishek clinched a Bronze medal in the Karate tournament in Category (U-17) for boys.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing profound players in sports arena.

The most illustrious School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara felt very happy with this progress and continuous efforts of the teachers and students. She stated that team spirit is inculcated by sports and these competitions help in harnessing the budding talents. The students should take part in sports to keep them fit & healthy.

Conclusively, the ambience of the school was echoing with cheers for the winners rejoicing the success story.

 

LSSC POWERPOINT COMPETITION

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar made the school proud by emerging victorious in LSSC PowerPoint Competition

In LSSC Maths & Science PowerPoint Presentation Competition Mehak Sidhu & Aakash Malhotra of X Std. received the Second Runner up Trophy by presenting their presentation on ‘Mathematics: As a Scientific Tool’. They were appreciated for the efforts in the form of content, design & layout and special animation effects used in the presentation.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the students on their achievement and applauded them for their wondrous performance. She showered her blessings on the students and inspired them to bring more glory and fame to their parents and school. She said it is from this tender age the children can be moulded and motivated and such competitions are a stepping stone to future success.

The winners of the competition thanked the Principal, the Teachers for their support and they were very happy and excited to get the reward of their hard work.

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high. 

 

ANTI-DRUG ABUSE CAMPAIGN-BUDDY’S PROGRAMME

“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana   launched an Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign-Buddy’s Programme under the directions of Punjab Government in an effort to eradicate the use of drugs among school children.

A special morning assembly was organized to enlighten the students about the effects of drugs on one’s body. Recitation of a melodious song on importance of fit body by the school choir marked the beginning of the function on a euphonious note. The young Green Knights shared  heart wrenching speeches and poems on the ill effects of drugs. They also shared the different methods to deal with different aspects of the drug menace. Posters with thought-provoking messages, photographs depicting the sufferings of drug addicts and their family members, and the health problems endured by the addicts were prominently displayed in the school premises.

Speaking on the occasion, our cherished Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the rising trend of drug abuse among youth, more particularly amongst the student community is alarming. She appealed and sensitized the students to take up a pioneering role in creating an atmosphere where drug abusers and peddlers will have no place in society. She assured that “Green Land Family” is committed to wipe out the menace of drug abuse from Punjab.

On the whole, the day echoed with anti-drug addiction drive.

 

MARTYRDOM DAY OF SHRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

“True Realization of the actual nature of this material world, its perishable, transitory and illusory aspects best dawns on a person in suffering.”-Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji known as “Hind ki Chaddar” with great piousness and serenity.

Remembering the 'Shaheedi Divas' and the supreme sacrifices of Guru for protecting the most fundamental of human rights, a special morning assembly was organised. The pious day commemorated with obeisance to the holy soul & Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat. They paid tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji by spreading his divine message of harmony, humility and equality through poems, speeches and orations. Teachers narrated the martyrdom details of Guru to the students. Poem recitation also went as a tribute to the man of highly challenging undertaking of giving life for others. The emotional sentiments were reflected in their devotion with which they participated. The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to Hind ki Chadar- Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that we should learn the art of self-control from the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. She articulated that Guru Tegh Bahadur was a merciful saviour of the weak, and that is what he preached. She believed that we should always protect the one who needs protection, even if it comes at the cost of one's own life. She stated that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind.

On the whole, the school environment was devotional and blissful. All the students were filled up with deep sorrow, remembering the great sacrifice done by our Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

 

LUDHIANA SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX (CENTRAL ZONE) - BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FOR (U-19) BOYS & GIRLS

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ― Phil Jackson

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana culminated the consecutive three days series of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for category U-19 boys and girls. Around 20 teams of young players from 32 CBSE affiliated schools from Ludhiana city showed a perfect blend of dedication and enthusiasm. The entire atmosphere reverberated with the echoes of applause of the ebullient and enthusiastic sportspersons.

Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass from different schools led the tournament with maximum points. They were heavily supported with loud applause by the teachers as well as students throughout the tournament and this level of encouragement helped them to play with the superfluous ardor they needed. The performance of all the young players on the court exceeded some expectations and they were rewarded for their excellent enthusiasm.

In the closing ceremony, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. He pleaded all schools’ officials to play active role in Fit India School Movement to make India a physically and mentally fit country. He said that every school must follow the guidelines of CBSE to make Fit India School Week Programme a successful event and admired the efforts of Prime Minister and CBSE officials to keep all Indians healthy and fit in all aspects.  He also inspired the students to make winning their consistent habit. One should always try for bigger and hard work to achieve better results. He congratulated the winning teams, organizing staff on this accomplishment as well as to all the other teams in the tournament.

 To his address to the players the President of the School Dr. Shabad Rudhra said that sports play a vital role in the life of youngsters and the primary factors behind a successful player are dedication and devotion towards the game. He inspired the students that the most champions benefit from having the right opportunity. The difference is that those who walk away with the win, the title, the glory are always those who are most prepared. It’s always about putting in the hard work.  He congratulated all the winners for their spectacular victory.

The well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara extended her appreciation to the referees who contributed to the event by making wise decisions and drawing fair results. She also conveyed her heartiest admiration to all the teachers of the Physical Education Dept. for their hard work and good show. She extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the winning teams, participants, their respective parents and schools for the successful culmination of this gala event.

The strenuous efforts of the players were appreciated and rewarded with a grand Prize Distribution Ceremony especially organized to formally declare the winners and the runners up. The winners were awarded with trophies, medals and certificates of merit. All the participants were admired for their skills for upholding the spirit of true sportsmanship.

On the whole, it was a great exposure for the players to play against such good teams. The passionate players played a tremendous game till end. The competition turned out to be a massive success and every one was proud of their achievements. The ceremony ended with the singing of national anthem. The tournament ended on the note that sports is all about playing and competing and enjoyment. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

Summary of Final Day Matches
Match	Between	Winner
FIRST MATCH U-19 (Boys)	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass v/s Green Land Convent School, Civil City	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass 21-2
SECOND MATCH U-19 (Boys)	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s GMT Bypass	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar 21-8
THIRD MATCH U-19 (Boys)	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass 34-18
FOURTH MATCH U-19 (Boys)	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road	Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road 31-29
THIRD POSITION MATCH U- 19 (Boys)	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri	Green Land Convent School, Dugri 19-17
FINAL MATCH U- 19 (BOYS)	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road	Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass 35-16

 

Final Result of U-19 (Boys) Match

Winner- Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass
First Runner up- Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road
Second Runner Up- Green Land Convent School, Dugri

Final Result of U-19 (Girls) Match

Winner- Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
First Runner up- GNIPS, Model Town
Second Runner Up- Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass

Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass was declared over all Winner of the LSSC Basketball Tournament U-19 Category for boys and girls.

 

LUDHIANA SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX (CENTRAL ZONE) - BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FOR (U-19) BOYS & GIRLS

Pain is only temporary but victory is forever. – Jeremy H

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organized Day 2 of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for (U-19) Boys & Girls. The sports gems displayed their high sportsmanship in the Basketball tournament. The premise was engrossed with the cheering of audience for their favorite team in the matches played between different schools affiliated to CBSE.

On the second day, the matches were held for the boys teams U-19 category. The tournament was well organized. The competition was held on knockout basis. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions.

The most intriguing aspect, embellishing the event was the great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Players exhibited team spirit and never say die attitude throughout the event. The young basketball players   showed off their hoop skills in the tournament.

Speaking on the occasion, the most esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the determination and perseverance of all players and blessed them for their better future. She emphasized that you don’t always get what you wish for; you get what you work for. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. She congratulated the winners of today event.

Final Result of U-19 (Girls) Match

Winner- Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
First Runner up- GNIPS, Model Town
Second Runner Up- Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bypass

Result Summary of First Day Matches
Match	Between	Total Scores
First Match (U-19 Boys)	Ryan International School, Jamalpur v/s GMT, Bypass	Winner - GMT, Bypass 31-30
Second Match (U-19 Boys)	Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road v/s GRD Academy, Humbran Road.	Winner - Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh Road 39-35
Third Match (U-19 Boys)	GMT International School, Kakowal v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri	Winner - Green Land Convent School, Dugri v/s 17-6

 

LUDHIANA SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX (CENTRAL ZONE) BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (U-19)

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana hosted Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament (U-19) for fervent Lads & enthusiastic Lassies. The occasion added another glorious leaf in the legacy continued by the school. Around more than 20 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE participated in the said tournament which was held under two categories- Category-A (U-19) Boys & Category-B (U-19) Girls to showcase their potency towards their game. The event opened with a warm reception of the teams and their coaches. The atmosphere turned exuberant with echoes of cheer and applause. All the guests and the spectators wished for the success of the event.

The cherished Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara graced the occasion. She was given a warm floral welcome by the staff members of sports department. She declared the LSSC Basketball Tournament open and motivated all the teams and gave her best wishes to them. She said that Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. She also emphasized on the significance of true sportsmanship and stated that if winning gives joy then losing teaches us the lesson not to give up and prepare harder to come back with bang.

On the first day the matches were held for the girls teams U-19 category.   The players of the teams of first match i.e. Ryan International School, Jamalpur, Ludhiana Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana introduced themselves to the Principal of the host school. The tournament was well organized. The competition was held on knockout basis. The players displayed a spectrum of courage, cooperation and sportsmanship and gave a cut throat competition to each other to secure their top positions.

On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats. The Tournament will continue for the next two days for the U-19 Boys & final matches of Girls teams between Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar & GNIPS Model Town and followed by Prize Distribution.

Result Summary of First Day Matches
Match (U-19 Girls)	Between	Result
First Match	Ryan International School, Jamalpur, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana won the match by 9-5 score
Second Match	Green Land Convent School, Civil City, Ludhiana v/s GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana	GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana won the match by 8-2 score
Third Match	GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, Chandigarh. Road, Ludhiana	GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana won the match by 24-0 score
Fourth Match	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri, Ludhiana	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana won the match by 12-0 score
Fifth Match	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Ludhiana v/s GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana	GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana won the match 41-21 score
Third Position Match	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Ludhiana v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri, Ludhiana	Result Pending
Final Match	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana v/s GNIPS Model Town, Ludhiana	Result pending

 

LSSC ATHLETIC MEET (I-V)

“The key is not the will to win, everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana proved its mettle once again in LSSC Athletics Meet organised for the students of classes I-V. The young Green Knights performed extremely well in the said competition.

The spirited athlete Puneet Kumar of class Vth secured a Gold medal in (Boys U-10) 200 meter race.  Nikhat Fatma of class IInd (Girls U-8) won silver medal in 50 meter Hurdle Race. Pehal of class IV got Bronze Medal in (Girls U-12) 200 meter race. Rahat Fatima of class V clinched (Girls U-12) Bronze Medal in 400 meter race.  Jatin Uppal of class Vth sealed Bronze Medal in (Boys U-10) 50 meter Hurdles race The spirited and enthusiastic athletes gave a cut throat competition to the opponents and were able to ensure champions position on the podium.

The most Illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the students for their continuous toil, unbreakable and unshakable hard work. He said that you can have all the talent in the world, but without the hard work to sharpen those skills the talent is useless. He said that  since there are countless first round draft picks who flaked out without ever making it onto the field, they should grab all opportunities which school provides them.

The most appreciated Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their stupendous performance and motivated them to excel more in the field of sports and field events. She articulated that when you are in competition, you have to leave everything on the field of competition. She enthused the students and said that you can’t hold back and hope that you have enough for tomorrow. The best competitors leave the arena with no regrets and with nothing left in their tank.

On the whole, the champions were delighted on their victory and hoped to do better in the field in next opportunities.

Constitution Day

“Our constitution is a ray of hope: “H” for harmony, “O” for opportunity, “P” for people's participation and “E” for equality.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Constitution Day with an aim to spread awareness about the Indian Constitution and to instill a sense of patriotism among the students.

It was marked by the conduct of a ‘Special Assembly’ by the students of the school. The celebration started with very apt words as the thought for the day “The flavor of tricolor should not be depicted only through our words but also through our actions.’’ This worthy thought was followed by an oath on preamble taken by the students. The assembly ground echoed with the words, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC…’’A specially designed PowerPoint presentation was shown to enhance the awareness of the students about their constitution which was followed by a speech on our constitution which took us on a journey of our constitution from its history to its present day form and its vital role to bring together one India.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the existence and successful survival of ‘Democracy” in such diverse conditions is the most celebrated fact about our country and constitution is its backbone. She paid floral tribute to the Father of Indian Constitution Dr. Br Ambedkar and said that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar studied all of these issues in depth and presented the Constitution of India for the elimination of all the social disparities for which we all are grateful to him. She motivated the students to be committed to, get guided by our Constitution, and strive to build on this foundation for progressive development of the country.

On the whole, the day instilled patriotic feelings among students and pledged to be nation builders. The programme concluded with national anthem.

 

H2O BELLS

"Water is the best natural remedy. Drink your way to better health."

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana initiated a great stride of “H2O Bells” to keep the students hydrated throughout the day, under the aegis of Punjab State Government. The campaign aims to spread the importance of having sufficient amount of water daily among the kids.

The school rings a bell thrice a day which is considered to as the Water bell. When this bell rings, the students drink water. The first bell rings at around 10:30 am, followed by the second bell at 12:00 noon and the third bell at 02:00 pm. The bell reminds students to stay hydrated.

On hearing the bell, the children take out their water bottles and drink water along with their friends. This is in addition to the regular intake of water during snacks and lunch time. With the initiative of the water bell children are more into drinking water, not as a forced habit but as part of a fun activity.

On speaking about the “H2O Bell Campaign”, our cherished Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the idea of a water bell has emerged because of the rise in diseases among the students due to less intake of water and initiative taken by the authorities of education department. It has been noticed that many students now a days complaint about fatigue, headache, dry mouth, sunken eyes and cheeks. She shared many health benefits of drinking plenty of water with the students. She articulated that the school management always comes forward to ensure healthy and safe drinking water in school.

On the whole, this enjoyable routine has become a habit in school now. The parents are quite satisfied and impressed by this great ingenuity. 

 

ARYABHATTA GANIT CHALLENGE

“India is a Hub of Talented Brains, Show Your Talent to the World.”

Under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized “Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge for the students of Class VIII to X” in the school premises with an aim to generate interest of students towards Math. It mainly focused on the extent to which children are able to employ mathematics to their life. The “Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge” was well-organized under the competent direction of well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

“The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.” keeping it in view, the screening test was conducted in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations. The said test assessed Application of Mathematics in daily life, Change and relationships, Space and Shape, Quantity, Uncertainty and data, Joy of Mathematics learning covering questions from Puzzles, History of Mathematics, Current affairs in Mathematics, Mathematics all around us and mental ability which tested Numerical Ability of the students. The top three participants will appear for the second stage.

The esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, appreciated the continuous efforts of CBSE to promote holistic development of a child. She said that the ability to reason logically and present opinions in authentic and captivating ways is an ability that is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. In Maths, students learn that, with proper reasoning, they can arrive at outcomes that they can completely be true in a wide variety of real-life perspectives. She cited that such tests help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the young learners. 

 

INTER SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION

“Where words leave off, music begins.” Heinrich Heine.

The spirited and outstanding young choristers of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana showcased their agility and strength in an Inter School Singing Competition organised by Ved Parchar Mandal. The young lases of class IX clinched a Appreciation Award in the Group Singing Competition.

Our illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra lauded the singing talent of the students and advocated that music has great power, rhythm and soul. Song and music are two separate things yet united. It inculcates human virtues and inspires to be good human beings. He congratulated and appreciated their magnificent talent.

Our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don’t understand the language that you’re singing in, they still know good music when they hear it. She congratulated the winners and praised them for their wonderful performance.

On the whole, the joyfulness of students had no bound after this victory.

 

WORLD TELEVISION DAY

“The real fact of the matter is that nobody reads ads. People read what interests them, and sometimes it’s an ad.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana  organised An Inter Class Ad Mad Show on the occasion of World Television Day in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. Its objective was to acquaint the students about promotional strategies in marketing through advertisements

“A flawless ‘ad’ and your product is sold.” These words seem quite easy to instruct but it becomes difficult to bring in process but the students of primary wing brought all the promotion and marketing qualities together in one room.

Enthusiastic and passionate students made creative and intellectual advertisements which were appreciated by all. Ads comprised both humor and conceptual presentation. Each class was allotted a topic on which they were asked to create an advertisement. The competition was bi-lingual wherein the participants were judged on content, team work, presentation and overall performance. Each team presented their ad with gusto.

Besides showing ads with social message it was a good confidence building exercise. Children participated earnestly and everyone showed the will to win. Results were declared class wise on the basis of creativity, originality of ideas, appropriateness of language, ability to attract audience’s attention and overall presentation.

Speaking on the occasion, our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that only a few are blessed by the talent of effective advertising. The Ad Mad Show competition bequeathed a perfect platform to showcase the knack to advertise and win hearts. She further enunciated that the show not only showcased their acting skills but also the impromptu ability to use the cognitive skill on the spot. She applauded the students who came up with exhilarating performance.

On the whole, the entire event was a wonderful learning experience not only for participants but for the audience as well.

 

Ludhiana Sahodaya schools complex Basketball Tournament (U-14)

“On the day of victory no fatigue is felt”

German Proverb

 Fervent and passionate players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the school with their commendable achievement at Ludhiana Sahodaya schools complex Basketball Tournament (U-14) .

The young Green Knights emerged victorious in the said tournament by clinching first runners up position. The Students were in high spirits after securing second position, though it was a cut throat competition.

The well-regarded Chairman of The Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their hard work and dedication towards the game. He appreciated the courageous and dauntless efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

The esteemed Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

 

Gold medal in Punjab School State Level Karate Tournament

“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat”

Richard Marcinko

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana added yet another feather in its cap when the young Green Knight Souravdeep Singh Walia of class VIII won Gold medal in Punjab School State Level Karate Tournament. He showcased his forte and dexterity in the competition and got selected for School National Karate Tournament.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Souravdeep Singh Walia on his magnificent  accomplishment and stimulated him to keep on performing with equivalent fanaticism and passion at national level tournament  too.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated Souravdeep for his steady victory, consistent hard work and arduous efforts. She blessed him to continue his efforts to achieve and excel in his future endeavors.

Over-all, the whole school and students were elated at the victory.

 

91^ST BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MICKEY MOUSE

“It all started with a mouse. If you can dream it, you can do it.”

The tiny tots of Kindergarten wing of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 91st birth anniversary of their beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse with great pomp and show in the school premises.

During this event, kids in the unique attire of Mickey Mouse were very happy. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs. Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favorite cartoon characters as Mickey, his friends, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto. Interestingly, an inflatable Mickey was seen distributing toffees and chocolates to the kids. The effort and hard work of children & teachers were highly commendable. It was followed by a cake cutting ceremony. The students relished the tasty cake and enjoyed dancing on their favorite songs.

Speaking on the occasion, revered principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Since 1928 Mickey Mouse created by Walt Disney has been entertaining kids all over the world. She focused on the lessons one can learn from Mickey Mouse. She further said that one of the most amazing attributes of Disney movies is their characters’ ability to relay invaluable lessons through family friendly storytelling. These Disney characters showed us that it was okay to “stand out” from the crowd and own who you are. She inspired the children to always look on the bright side of things as Mickey always has an upbeat attitude about life and its situations.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

ANNUAL FUNCTION-2019

 

ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET ON CHILDREN'S DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Children’s Day, the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter and our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru popularly known as “Chacha” with great ardor and gusto.

“There is no garden as beautiful as Childhood”. Children’s Day celebrations focused entirely on children and their enjoyment. On this occasion, Annual sports meet was organised for little angels of Kindergarten and Primary Wing. The day began with a colourful opening & oath ceremony. The meet was declared open by well-regarded Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, marking the commencement of the ceremony.

The students participated in track and field events very enthusiastically. The most captivating aspect, embellishing the event, was the splendid field displays, involving mass student participation, which splashed on the field. The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Students participated in 30m race, 50m race, 100m race, Ball Race, Hurdle Race, Frog Race, and Sack Race. The main motive of these events was complete participation. The loud cheers and applauses were a proof that children were enjoying it thoroughly.

Speaking on the occasion, the revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that every child is a different kind of flower; together they make this world a beautiful garden. She paid a floral tribute to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. She blessed the students and encouraged them to work diligently and enjoy their childhood a transient phase to optimum.

On the whole, athletic meet was an outstanding display of student’s incredible fitness, strength, stamina and sportsman spirit.

 

550TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI

The students and Faculty of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 550th Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with devotion and reverence. The spiritual ambience of the devotional chants was attended by all the children.

“O Nanak, the name of Waheguru is like a ship which will take you to your salvation,” to observe this auspicious occasion, a special morning assembly was organised to mark birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The students came dressed in traditional Sikh attire and the assembly commenced with a prayer followed by a demonstration of the customary ‘Prabhat Pheri’. The children looked very impressive as they were dressed up like Panj Pyaras.

On this occasion, 'Kirtan' was performed by the students of the school. They paid tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji by spreading his divine message of harmony, humility and equality through poems, speeches and orations. The students presented a beautiful rendition of Ek Onkar and other shabads which were appreciated by one and all present. The students along with Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to Guru- Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Speaking on the occasion, our most cherished Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara inspired the students to incorporate the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in their life and respect their elders. She also spread the message of harmony and oneness and advised the students to pray daily to improve concentration. She said that in today’s busy life people are drifting away from many things including devotion and let us revive the spirit of spirituality which leads us towards purifying our inner self and one should learn from the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji for healthy and prosperous life.

The program concluded with distribution of Prasad.

 

12TH ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION & CULTURAL FEST-2019.

dccGlorifying and appreciating the achievers with accolades, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized the ‘12th Annual Prize Distribution Function and Cultural Fest-2019’ amidst great zest, effervescence and euphoria. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation.  The celebration was bound to be a befitting occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. S. Parminder Singh Gill (IAS) C.A. GLADA graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony and   S. Charanjeet Singh chancellor of CT University were the guest of honour. The celebration as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest by the Chairman - Chain of Green Land Schools – Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata Rudhra and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu and Mrs. Mona Thakur and eminent member of School Management Committee, Mr. Ravi Kalra.

All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by invoking on spiritual divinity with ‘Tridevi Vandana’. A musical feast was presented by the school orchestra in the form of an orchestral Sufi train journeying through various mystical and Sufi stations.
The speech given by Anvesha the student of class VII, portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. The function included a series of thematic performances. Kindergarten Dance titled ‘Holiday’ was performed by the tiny tots, leaving the spectators mesmerized. The chief attraction of today’s programme was a Punjabi musical play “Heer-Waris Shah Di”. The famous poetic narration was adapted, directed & dramatized with beautifully curated music. The students presented the tragic story with great imagination, emotional facility, physical expressivity, vocal projection and the ability to interpret drama. It was certainly an impressive presentation.

A power packed performance “Circus” by the students of Primary Wing left the audience spell-bound. They were flabbergasted to see the balancing acts by the young Green Knights. It was followed by a choreography - ‘Women Empowerment’ was an exclusive presentation. It was a tribute to the power of Nari Shakti- let us walk shoulder to shoulder to create a society where women are integral partners of our development journey. The presentation was laudable indeed.

Another fervent performance “Swachh Bharat” added élan to the function. The students initiated to aware the masses towards importance of cleanliness and 3 R’s i.e Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The young and energetics lassies performed “Folk Dance of Haryana” highlighting their talent which added an amazing enthusiasm to the show. The confidence and the superb performance of the students on the stage kept the audience glued to their seats throughout the show.

The cosmic celebration comprised of colorful & vibrant performances by the students, theatrical extravaganzas and the prize distribution ceremony for the scholastic and co-scholastic achievers. While the students celebrated the day in all vibrancy, the school awarded meritorious students in different fields of academics & sports for their National, State and District achievements.

The vibrant music, breath taking colors and highly coordinated movement set the tone for various folk dances, where students performed the eye catching performance. The students presented their foundation of talents during this fantastic series of presentations. The most riveting performance was “Bhangra” which won an unceasing applause from the audience showing the enthusiasm of young Gabrus of Punjab.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara presented the annual school report highlighting the achievements of the students in the field of academics, sports and co-curricular activities. She also spoke about the year-round activities conducted in the school. She congratulated the achievers and encouraged them to perform even better in future. In her Vote of thanks, she appreciated the efforts of students and teachers in making the event a great success.

Chairman - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra felicitated the staff and the students for putting up such an extravagant show. He stated that our vision is to create a society of progressive thinking individuals who will contribute to the intellectual development of the global community by initiating positive changes in the social fabric. Education or success, he opined, is incomplete or futile without keeping in view the goal of serving one’s country. He congratulated the achievers who were awarded for their excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities and motivated the students to continue their toil and attain greater heights in life.

The most memorable moments of the function were marked by the precious words of advice and appreciation by the Chief Guest S. Parminder Singh Gill (IAS) during his  address to the students and parents. He lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a message oriented programme showing the importance of sustainable development. A student is a celebrity while he performs in his school and one must appreciate the glory of their celebration. He urged parents to encourage and praise their children for their good work and achievements, as appreciation gives them indomitable strength to face the world.

The months of hard work and several rehearsals paid off. The gala reached to halt with the National Anthem performed by the students of the school invoking the spirit of nationality and patriotism amongst the massive presence. Parents and children were flourishing with beaming faces and a smile that they were proud to be a part of this institution.

Overall, the celebrations concluded on a happy note encouraging the students to establish further milestones in the journey of success.

 

NATIONAL UNITY DAY

The 144th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was celebrated enthusiastically by the students and Faculty of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana as National Unity Day. It aimed to pay tribute to him for his great efforts made to unite India.

“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth,” Keeping it in view, a special morning assembly was organised to pay tribute to the Iron Man of India. The students recited soul rendering songs in the commemoration of Sardar Patel.  The student speakers expressed their views on “Contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel for Unity, Safety and Security of India”. The students along with Principal Mam, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a floral tribute to the architect of India’s unity.

Speaking on the occasion, our most cherished Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. She said that national integrity helps in defeating the actual and potential threats for unity, integrity and security of the nation. She motivated the students to remain united and further elaborated the significance of coordination in different body parts and then called upon the students’ fraternity to maintain same integrity and unity while working at different levels. She asked them to work for unity of the nation.

The program concluded with national anthem which was followed by Oath taking Ceremony, wherein the students and teachers took a pledge to stand for Unity and Integrity of the country.

HALLOWEEN DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrating ‘Halloween Day’ with a fun filled exciting fancy dress parade in the Kindergarten wing (Pre-Nursery to K.G. class). The school transformed the campus into a ghoulish delight for the tiny tots.

During this event, kids in the unique attire were very happy. Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Goblins and other interesting characters walked around with a thrill. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs. Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite horror characters as Dracula, witch, ghost, Bhoot Boss etc. They spoke a few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable. Children entertained audience who were watching with some Halloween songs and then proceeded to walk around the school parading their costumes.

Revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite horror character that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated Diwali with great devoutness and exhilaration. The school was decorated with diyas and light anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.

The day started with a special morning assembly wherein students delivered speeches on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. The students of middle section and senior wing participated in ‘Inter-House Rangoli-Making competition along with Class Decoration Competition. The students cleaned their class rooms and decorated them with handmade paper lanterns and flowers. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of gods and goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming.Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, variety of material used etc.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. She said Diwali is a festival of communal harmony, wherein Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Ram at Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, while Sikhs observe ‘Bandhi Chorr Divas’.

She congratulated as well as encouraged the winners to enhance their talent.

On the whole,  the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone. Both Teachers and students enjoyed the Diwali celebrations wholeheartedly.

INTER CLASS DIYA AND CANDLE DECORATION COMPETITION AND INTER CLASS DOOR HANGING (TORAN) MAKING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organized Inter Class Diya and Candle Decoration Competition along with Inter Class Door Hanging (Toran) Making Competition  for the students of Primary wing to commemorate Diwali festival with great fanfare, devotion and excitement.

The students of Pre Nsy to III participated in Diya & Candle decoration competitions where as students of classes IV – V participated in Door Hanging (Toran) Making Competition & Inter Class Slogan Writing Competition. The students prepared different types of candles, diyas and pooja thalis which were very colourful and decorated with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, mirrors, glitters etc. Candles displayed were of varying shapes and sizes - ranging from small diya shaped to floral, floating, minar shaped, dome shaped and some were even decorated with bows and frills made of wax. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of gods and goddesses. The whole display was overwhelming.

They all worked on the theme “Say No To Crackers” on the upcoming festival. Winners of all competitions were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, variety of material used etc.

The Principal Ms. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to use home made artifacts to save money and use their own talent.  She said that school gives ample opportunities to students to explore their talent by organizing such competitions. She congratulated all the winners.

 

World Post Day

World Post Day was celebrated in the school premises with great enthusiasm and zeal. The Day was celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union with an aim to create and enable a system that allows a free flow of international mail around the world.

Today when SMS’ and E-mails have replaced traditional post-cards and letter writing, the young Green Knights and teachers wished to revive and remember the old medium of interpersonal communication. The little angels of Pre-Nsy. to K.G actively participated in the Post Card Writing and Stamp Pasting Activity under the guidance of their teachers. The children enjoyed a lot while pasting stamps on the post cards. In other competitions, the students of Primary Wing (Classes I-V) participated in Letter Writing Competition. The students wrote Diwali wishes for their parents and posted them to their address.

Interacting with the students, our most esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that people are getting back to pen and paper instead of emails. The attitude is changing but slowly. She said that Indian Postal Service is the most widely distributed post office system in the world. She advised the students to make a practice to write letters to their friends and family members.

Over-all, the students were very passionate while writing letters to their loved ones and posting them in the letter box.

 

Dussehra Celebration

Dussehra was celebrated with lot of fervor and ardour in the school premises. The primary objective of the entire celebration was to teach the students that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse.

To mark Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and to reinforce the message that good always triumphs over evil, a plethora of activities were oragnised for the young green knights. The tiny tots of Pre-Nsy. to K.G., participated in Ravana making Activity. The making of small effigies of Ravana by little hands was a treat to watch. The children enjoyed the activity and the teachers painted their students faces as Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman and Ravana.

A poster Making Activity was oragnised for the Primary wing. The students of class VI-XII participated in story writing competition based on the values extracted from the life of Lord Rama. Students also organized Dandiya Dance competition to end Navratri.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara addressed the students and told them the purpose to organize this celebration was actually to make the students aware of the   the triumph of virtue over the vice. She said that Ravana was the symbol of intelligence and knowledge. But his single mistake overpowered and nullified his entire wisdom. She advised the students to genuine their doings. She further congratulated the teachers and students for the coming festival season.

On the whole, everyone around enjoyed the serene atmosphere and seemed to be in a state of absolute bliss.

 

World Animal Day

On the occasion of World Animal Day, our school, organized numerous activities to raise awareness and knowledge about wild life conservation in its school premises. As part of the students’ curriculum, the children analyzed poetry and enacted stories pertaining to the theme of the Save Animals, Save Life.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”, keeping it in view, A special Morning Assembly was conducted in which students read out stories and stirring poems to motivate all to become sensitive to the cause, especially, the youth as they are the future stakeholders of the country. The students were shown a short animated movie “The Jungle Book” based on the estranged relationship between man and animals.

A puppet show, describing the various emotions of animals was organized to narrate the stories in their respective classes by their mentors followed by a story telling session. An additional, power point presentation on animal life was also showcased to the students. Children found it so interesting and got engrossed in the stories which were told to them with creative gestures and expressions. The students also prepared charts to save flora and fauna of the Earth.

Speaking on the occasion our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Earth was created for all life, not just human life. She said that animals have feelings just like humans and teasing an animal is cruel. We should have respect for animals just as much as everything else because they are a creation of God and it is our duty to protect animals and show genuine care and concern for them. She insisted students to enjoy Animal planet channel on television. Also, one must visit a real wildlife preserve where one can see and learn about local flora and fauna. She concluded the day’s events with a speech that highlighted the pressing need to raise awareness about the animals and its future in the wild.

On the whole, it was indeed a thought provoking event for all of the students who understood that saving faunas meant saving its habitat and hence pledged to take care of the trees in order to protect the environment.

 

Primary Games- Karate Block Level Tournament.

Passionate and enthusiastic players of our school embarked their potential again by clinching winning positions in Primary Games- Karate Block Level Tournament.

Ansh Rai and Manthan of class IV, Japjeet and Ashutosh of class V, Amish Sharma and Khushi Malhotra of class VI emerged victorious in the said tournament by clinching Gold Medal in the said competition. The Students were in high spirits after securing positions, though it was a cut throat competition.

The Revered Chairman of The Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their hard work and dedication towards the game. He appreciated the courageous and dauntless efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

The respected Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

 

Karate District Level Tournament

The students of our school proved their mettle in Karate District Level Tournament. It is a matter of proud to mention that Souravdeep Singh Walia, Class VIII (Category -55 kg) bagged a Gold medal and got selected for State Level Karate Tournament, Partik, Class VI (Category -30 kg) clinched a Bronze medal in U-14 category.  Akshit Arora, Class IX (Category -35 kg) sealed a silver medal in U-17 category. The Students were in high spirits after securing their place and position in the tournament though it was a cut throat competition.

Our illustrious Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated

Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of the father of our nation-Mahatma Gandhi in the premises of school. The Green Knights celebrated Bapu’s birthday in the school premises with great zeal, enthusiasm and patriotism.

A special assembly was organised to pay a floral tribute to Gandhi ji. Recitation of a soulful prayer marked the beginning of the function on a religious note. Children shared anecdotes from Gandhi ji’s life and also shared a speech on his achievements and contributions to India’s freedom struggle. The highlight of the assembly was Bapu’s favourite song such as “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram”. The young tiny tots prepared posters and slogans which presented Gandhi Ji’s favourite quotes. Primary children recited a few lines on his life history.

Not only this, students were dressed up in Gandhi Ji’s attire wearing his spectacles, his walking stick and holding the spinning wheel- The Cahrkha. The tiny tots came dressed in khadi and cotton kurta-pyjamas and gave a taste of cooperation and a sense of involvement when they enacted the Dandi March conducted within the school campus.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara quoted Gandhi Ji’s favourite lines “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, Learn as if you were to live forever." She said that Gandhi ji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. She further told the children about the Dandi march and about the Swadeshi movement, about wearing homespun cotton clothes, and about how he stressed on leading a simple but noble life. She explained the impact and significance Gandhi ji had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The students dedicated their heart and soul to make it a huge success. The day closed with Gandhi Ji’s last words “HEY RAM” resonating in the air.

 

Mock Interaction Session

A “Mock Interaction Session” for the new admissions for Kindergarten wing to class first was organized in the premises of school. The purpose of the event was to introduce the parents to the system and learning experiences. It gave them the opportunity to receive constructive feedback about the children. The school keeps on conducting innovation techniques and styles with which interactions with parents become more rewarding and interesting.

 It was the time that is awaited the most by the parents, the time that affirms their faith in the school. The school bore a festive look to make the students feel special as it was the most important day of their life. Various charts, slogans and displays were prepared for the students. The tiny kids were welcomed by their favourite cartoon characters like Doremon, Shinchan, Mermaid etc.

Instead of confining the kids in their boring questionnaires and written tests for interview, they were brought out in open by the teachers to enjoy the playful rainy weather and do some artistic/ recognition activities.  The students enjoyed bungee jumping, train rides, swings etc.

As every coin has two sides, some students looked nervous yet excited in the new environment. The beaming faces and bright eyes of the tiny kids infused energy and mesmerized each and every one present there. The parents too looked quite satisfied with the school and had all words of praises for the school.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that mock interaction session of tiny tots play an important role in assisting the children to be extrovert. Even the shyest students too interacted with teachers in such a convenient and child friendly environment. She further said that Quality Education is the hallmark of Green Land. The school helps the students to realize the social vices prevalent in the society and creates an atmosphere of ideas by making provisions for the growth of mind through many creative activities, by making teaching life inspired and life centered.

On the whole it was a great fun for the blooming buds who enjoyed the whole experience of mock interview.

 

Gold medal in District Level Karate Tournament.

Our school added yet another feather in its cap when the school lass Sana Rana of class VI (U-Category -22kg) won Gold medal in District Level Karate Tournament. She showcased her strength and agility in the competition and got selected for Punjab State Karate Tournament.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated Sana on her achievements and inspired her to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara felt very happy with this progress and continuous efforts of the teachers and students. She congratulated Sana for their steady victories. She stated that team spirit is inculcated by sports and these competitions help in harnessing the budding talents. The students should take part in sports to keep them fit & healthy.

Over-all, she was in jubilant mood and thanked school for providing her such a great platform.

 

Punjab Board District Level Table Tennis Tournament.

The students of our school proved their mettle in the Punjab Board District Level Table Tennis Tournament. It is a matter of pride to mention that Harsimranjeet  Kaur , Class XI (Category U-19), Muskan, Class XI (Category U-19), Pratiksha Class XI (Category U-19) brought laurels to school by clinching  Bronze  medals in the said competition.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

 

Winning Gold Medals in Punjab Board District Level Basketball Tournaments

The students of our school brought honour and laurels to the institution by winning Gold Medals in Punjab Board District Level Basketball Tournaments held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana recently. Players were in high spirit while unfurling the flag of victory.

Ashutosh (Class VIII) and Ayush Ahuja (Class VII) of our school performed exceptionally well and clinched the Gold Medal in District U-14 in their respective games. The students were in jubilant mood taking proud to air.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning teams for their wonderful efforts and stated that achieving such milestones in life take the students to the horizons of success. She stated that team spirit is inculcated by sports and these competitions help in harnessing the budding talents. The students should take part in sports to keep them fit & healthy.

Everyone was in a rejoiced mood. Players were bubbling with enthusiasm. Zenith was the limit for all the winners.

 

Punjab Board District Level Volleyball Tournament

Passionate and keen lass, Kavita Rana, the student of X std. of our school clinched the first runner up position in Punjab Board District Level Volleyball Tournament held at Government School, Govind Nagar, Ludhiana. She added one more feather to her cap which is a matter of pride to mention.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated “Kavita Rana” on her achievement and inspired her to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the young achiever for her stupendous performance. She blessed the jubilant ‘Kavita Rana’ on her success and achievement. She encouraged her to reach far greater heights. She stated that team spirit is inculcated by sports and these competitions help in harnessing the budding talents. The students should take part in sports to keep them fit & healthy.

Kavita was in high spirit as left no stone unturned during practice to make her dreams come true.

 

Reading Drive

As per the guidelines of CBSE, young bibliophiles of our school kicked off “Reading Drive” from 9th September to 15th September, 2019. The reading week was organised to highlight the need of building opportunities for individualised reading at all stages in order to promote a culture of reading.

Several activities that inspired free thinking and personality development were organized as part of the programme. Book review sessions by students, reading hours and interactions were organised in Library on the importance of reading were planned beforehand and executed in the classes.

A 45-minute mass reading programme through out the week was organised in which all  students, teachers, non-teaching faculties read newspapers and books. A Fancy Dress Competition was also organised for the students of primary wing in which they dressed up and enacted as their favourite characters from their literature readers. It was a wonderful show appreciated by all which took the imagination of student at the peak.

Speaking on the occasion, revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that the school always provides a platform for the budding writers from our students to showcase their talent through such activities. She said that the school would dedicate a 45-minute period exclusively for reading every week. She further acquainted the students with e-reading through various reading devices and apps.

Conclusively, the entire period of 7 days was devoted to encourage students to instill reading habits. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening the students took the shape of reality.

 

Hindi Diwas Celebration

“Hindi Diwas” was celebrated in the school premises with great zeal and enthusiasm. To highlight the importance of “Matra Bhasha”, the event commenced by seeking blessings of the Almighty by reciting the soulful prayer “Itni Shakti Hamein Dena Data”.

It was followed by news and thought in Hindi and a speech on the importance of Hindi language. The tiny tots of Kindergarten Section prepared and showcased flashcards which depicted Hindi alphabets, sounds and consonants. Primary students decorated their boards and had programs with inspirational speeches and rhymes in Hindi.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the students for their commendable oratory skills. She said that in our country where People give priority to English Language but still everybody prefers to communicate and express their feelings in Hindi. While sharing her views on the language, she said that Hindi is spoken as a native language by more than 258 million people all over the world and is recognized as the 4th largest language in the world.

Over-all, everybody in the campus made sincere efforts to use Hindi as a medium of conversation for the day.

 

Swachh Bharat-Swachhta Pakhwara

As per the guidelines of C.B.S.E, Waste warriors of our school kicked off cleanliness drive from 1st September to 15th September, 2019 under the theme “Swachh Bharat-Swachhta Pakhwara”. The cleanliness drive started with the objective to spread the awareness about Swachhata Mission and its implementation across the country.  This fortnight drive intensely focused on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging students in their school premises. A periodic calendar was pre-circulated among the students to help them plan for the Pakhwada activities.

A cleanliness drive ensured that the students neatly turned out their classrooms. The Students picked up brooms and cleaned the school campus and its surroundings. They carried out a swachhta pledge in the special morning assembly. Plantation of saplings was carried out in the school premises. The Green Knights of middle and senior section collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on swacchta event. They were made to communicate few lines and posters conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the “Mother Earth”. Children displayed their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources. Students and staff members took pledge during the occasion.

Principal Dr.Jyoti Sachdev Pujara requested students to stop littering their surroundings and be an agent of change. She further said that If we do not maintain cleanliness, whether it is our homes, surrounding areas or whole nation, we always remain in the fear of various diseases and it also gives rise to the different types of social evils. She said that a person could be healthy and happy, only if she/he is clean and follows hygienic habits.

Conclusively, the entire period of 15 days was devoted to encourage the students to make our “Mother Earth Clean”. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

Ganesh Utsav

Our school bid adieu Ganpati Bappa on the occasion of Ananat Chaturthi which marks the end of  “Ganesh Utsav” The school premises was adorned with flowers and streamers which gave a solemn manifestation.

High on energy, the young devotes of Pre Primary Section came to school in colorful dresses and made Lord Ganesh through coloured Rice Pasting Activity. It has been observed that there is a rise in water, air and noise pollution during the celebration of festivals like Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi etc. An increase in pollution level is alarming and demands corrective action. The Green Land family taking up the role of torch bearers paved the way for an eco-friendly. Lord Ganesh idol making activity which was organized for classes III to V wherein students prepared idols of their all-time favourite friend Ganeya, Ganpati with the use of clay, paper and POP etc. The young Green Knights immersed idols of Lord Ganesha in water pool.

Speaking on the occasion, our revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara  narrated the story and the reason behind the celebrations. The students were acknowledged that when Lord Ganesh, was writing Mahabharata he was filled with pain, agony and anger. Thus to calm his anger, all gods decided to take him for a bath and later to rest. She expressed that the festivity gets multiplied when children participate with true spirit. She further said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals and asked the students to celebrate the festival with joy and devotion

Over-all, the day ended with lot of learning and the establishment of our eco-friendly Lord Ganesh in the school premises. The self – efforts of students were remarkable and the beauty of creations was filled aesthetic sense. The programme concluded the chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya!

Rain Dance Party

Enthusiastic and jubilant little angles of our school enthused with the joy of dancing celebrated ‘Rain Dance Party’ with great zeal and fervor. The jovial faces and sparkling eyes with merriment said it all. The students looked adorable in their costumes and enjoyed to the fullest.

The ground was joyfully resplendent with water sprinklers and music. The beats gave the effect of a roaring storm and thundering clouds which declined gradually. Suddenly the area was filled with showers of artificial rain from all around, accompanied with rhythmic beats, music and songs. All the tiny tots were looking winsome in their swimming costumes with their colourful umbrellas. The Little rock stars of Pre-Primary danced to the thrilling music which infused the atmosphere with energy and fun. Children enjoyed themselves thoroughly as they experienced the joy of splashing about in the puddles, having fun in the rain while staying protected from the rains in their raincoats. The multi-hued raincoats and umbrellas and the bright eyed, smiling faces of the children infused the atmosphere with energy and fun.

Back in the classes, the children were engaged in activities related to the Monsoon or the rainy season. They learnt new vocabulary, colored and painted umbrellas, and had all kind of fun art craft activities to help them associate better with the rains and the accessories used in this season.

Speaking on the occasion, sterling Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that Rain dance is an exciting and enthralling activity for children. It’s the time to beat the summer heat and dance and sing under the blue sky. She further said that Rain Dance Party helped the children to learn to love and develop motor skills which will make them physically fit.

Over all, It was a magical moment for the little angels as they had a great time together. It was a real treat to the eyes to watch them, feeling so happy and thrilled.

 

Basketball District Level Tournament

Passionate and enthusiastic players of our school embarked their potential again by clinching first runners up position in Basketball District Level Tournament held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana.

Mehak of class XII (U-19), Ranjana of class XII (U-19) And Sehaj Kaur of class XII (U-19), emerged victorious in the said tournament by clinching first runners up position. Anupam Yadav (U-17) and Anchal Yadav (U-17) of Class VIII clinched second runners up position. The Students were in high spirits after securing positions, though it was a cut throat competition.

The Revered Chairman of The Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their hard work and dedication towards the game. He appreciated the courageous and dauntless efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

The respected Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future.
Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

 

All India Invitational Combat Karate Championship

The joy of students of our school had no bound when the school students won Gold medal in two different karate competitions. The young Green Knights showcased their strength and agility by participating Karate Competitions and they secured glorious first position.

In the first event, Love Kumar of Class VIII, Amanjot of Class VI, Sana of Class VI participated in Second All India Invitational Combat Karate Championship organized by Gi Toku Kai Karate Do Punjab held at Amritsar. The enthusiastic players bagged the Gold Medal in the event by beating all the opponents of their age.

In another event, Souravdeep Singh Walia of Class VIII participated in All India Karate Championship, IInd Punjab Open Cup held at Dayanand Munjal Auditoruium, Ludhidana. The passionate and fervent player crossed all the rounds to meet hard competition. In the Final match, he clinched the gold medal beating his opponent.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti  Sachdev Pujara  felt  very happy with this progress and continuous efforts of the teachers and students. She congratulated all of them for their steady victories.

Over-all, the students were in jubilant mood and they thanked school for providing them such a great platform.

An Inter-Class Card Making Competition and Essay Writing Competition

“An Inter-Class Card Making Competition and Essay Writing Competition” was organized on the occasion of Grandparents Day in the premises of school with abundance of respect and admiration. It was held in the school campus to inculcate special love and respect and to channelize the positive and vibrant energy among the students for their grandparents. 

The Pre Primary event began with a Card Making Activity by kids followed by a series of fun games. The Primary Classes began the event with an Essay Writing Competition. The children were very excited to prepare card for their grandparents.  The love and affection for their grandparents was reflected in the cards and the essays. The children seemed like a motivation factor for everyone to give their best. The teachers were very happy to see the happiness ushering in the faces of young Green Knights who made the most of this wonderful day with happiness. The event proved to be a great platform to come together and share their love.

The esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts of the students preparing beautiful cards. She also highlighted that Grandparents are the precious gems of a family. Their experience and knowledge spills the words of wisdom & captivate the grandchildren with their love and concern. She further highlighted the role of family and good schooling as strong pillars in a child’s life.

On the whole, a sense of satisfaction and expression of pride could be seen on the smiling countenance of tiny tots.

Punjab Primary School Games Cluster Level Karate Tournament

The students of our school proved their mettle in the Punjab Primary School Games Cluster Level Karate Tournament, held at Govt. Primary School. It is a matter of proud to mention that Ashutosh Tripathy, Class V (U Category +36kg), Amish Sharma, Class VI (U-Category -32 Kg), Japjit, Class V (U-Category -26 Kg), Mantham Badyal, Class V     (U-Category -23 Kg), Ansh Rai, Class IV (U-Category -20 Kg), Khushi Malhotra, Class VI (U-Category -27 Kg) bagged Gold Medals Bhavishya Bajaj Class V (U-Category -26 Kg) clinched Silver Medal.

Our well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners on their achievements and inspired them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena.

Elated with the achievement of the students, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

Over-all, everyone was in a rejoiced mood.

Teacher’s day celebrations

Teacher’s day was celebrated with great fun and enthusiasm in the premises of school. To mark the great Teacher & Philosophyist, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday and to thank the teaching faculty, the students organised a great show dedicated to their teachers. Both the students & staff gathered joyfully for the celebration.

The program was lead off with a prayer song sung by the school choir, followed by an innovative  inauguration where the school Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara, teachers and students paid a floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The students presented flowers to the Principal  as a token of love and gratitude.

Neha Thakur (Class X) And Anchal Dhingra (Class X) gave a peek into the life of Dr Radhakrishnan and expressed their gratitude through a speech by bringing everyone’s attention to the immense importance of teachers and the role they play in children’s lives. As the speech concluded, a rapturous Bhangra performance by students of class VIII-XII left everyone mesmerized and awe-struck. It was followed by an ecstatic song by the students of Class IX, Comedy class act cum dance performance by the students of class VIII and XI, and a dance performance by the students of class IX.  One minute games like flip the Colour, Action Games, Thread and Needle, Drop the Marbles and Musical Chairs were conducted for the teachers. A wonderful PowerPoint presentation made by students of Class XII, showing a collage of teachers in their different roles and duties in the school campus was an endearing gesture and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Teachers seemed exuberant while enjoying together.

As a tribute, students of senior classes initiated to pseudo teacher session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Coordinators and teachers of all subjects. Students were attired as teachers aping the style of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.

Speaking on the occasion, the august Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara addressed all the teachers with her inspiring words. She congratulated and thanked the educators for their diligence, sincerity and hard work. She advised the students to pay their respect to their teachers. It was her firm conviction that wisdom, happiness and peace, will prevail if teachers and students interact with each other with the spirit of oneness. She affirmed that a teacher not only disseminates knowledge but also her entire personality.

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students! The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by the student council.

Punjab Board Zonal Level Tournament

It turned out to be another feather in the cap of our when the young Green Knights brought laurels in Punjab Board Zonal Level Tournament. The students out seeded their competitors and won second position in U-19 (Girls) Volleyball Tournament.

In U- 17 (Girls) Mallika,  Kavita and in U-19 (Girls)  Arshleen, Varinda, Kashish and Sonali were extremely excited for their selection in the district team of Ludhiana.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools appreciated the efforts of students and teachers. He encouraged them to keep working hard and said that achieving success once is not difficult but to sustain that level is real success.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners and gave her best wishes to them. She emphasized that such notable performances aid platform for the budding stars to bloom. She further encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation and exuberance for the students.

 

Primary School Games Cluster Level Tournament, 2019

Our school excelled in the Primary School Games Cluster Level Tournament, 2019 held at Guru Nanak Public School. The chess prodigy, Amish Sharma (Class VI) brought laurels to the school by clinching Gold Medal in Chess Tournament.

The revered Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and the illustrious Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated him and his parents. They appreciated his courageous and spirited efforts that left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school’s glory. The inspiring Principal encouraged him to keep participating in such competitions to achieve the heights that no one ever reached.

Over-all, it was a moment of great jubilation.

Punjab Board Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament

Our school stamped their supremacy in Punjab Board Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament held at KVM School, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. It was a stupendous performance from the lasses as they bagged the First and second positions both in U-19  & U-14 Categories respectively. Number of participants from various schools rubbed their shoulders with each other and Green Knights ended up in proving their mental dexterity all throughout the zone.

In U- 19 (Girls) Muskan, Pratiksha, Harsimranjit Kaur and Yashika from U-14 (Girls)  were extremely excited for their selection in the district team of Ludhiana.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools in his motivational speech emphasized that such victories set a bar for their fellow beings to leap forward. He further lauded the efforts of winners and encouraged other students as well as to follow their examples.

The School Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners & felicitated them in the Assembly. She emphasized that sports help students to build self-confidence and to stay fit.
Over-all, it was a proud moment for the students. All were in joyous mood.

Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Our school reverberated with ‘Shabad Kirtan’ to commemorate the Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with great religious fervor and enthusiasm. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The pious day commemorated with obeisance to the holy soul & Shabad Gayan by the senior students of the school which filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat.  Little ones of Pre-Nursery Wing acted as ‘Panj Pyaras’. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara while extending wishes for Gurupurab explained that Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is “Guru Ki Bani”. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. While telling the importance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, she said that it has the solution to every problem in the World and it teaches us how we should live and promote modern ideology. She blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents.

On the whole, the Shabad Kirtan was performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school environment was devotional and blissful. The Programme ended with ‘Prasad distribution’.

LSSC (Central Zone) Poster Making Competition

The budding artists of our school emerged victorious in LSSC (Central Zone) Poster Making Competition held at Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Jalandhar Bypass, Ludhiana.

The theme of the competition was based children’s emerging issues. Around 80 students participated and rubbed their shoulders in this competition from various CBSE schools of Ludhiana. The Green Knights were in euphoric mood by securing two positions among winners in different categories through their stupendous and stunning performance. The champions, Simranjeet Kaur of XI- Medical (Category B) clinched First position and Sania of class IX (Category A) secured Third position in the competition.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily congratulated the delighted winners on their accomplishments. She expressed her pleasure and contentment for the budding artists and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

Over-all, it was a moment of jubilation for the school.

National Sports Day i.e Rashtriya Khel Divas

Our school celebrated the National Sports Day i.e Rashtriya Khel Divas as an endeavor to spread awareness about 'Fit India Movement' launched by Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To enlighten the students about benefits of being healthy, yoga and PT exercises were conducted for junior students.

The school made necessary arrangements for viewing, hearing of the launch function of the Fit India Movement. The students, faculty and staff viewed the live streaming of the event with great enthusiasm and keenness. At the launch, the Prime Minister delivered an address and also administered a fitness pledge and requested the citizens to be a part of the movement. All the students and teachers took a fitness pledge along with Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As part of the Fitness ledge, our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara asked everyone to walk at least 10,000 steps on August 29, 2019 and follow it up in their daily routine. She encouraged the students to make a fitness plan and incorporate daily exercise activities for everyone to adopt and practice.

On the whole, the day was filled with flavour of enthusiasm & love towards sports. The students pledged on better fitness and health.

CBSE Capacity Building Programme in English (DAY-1)

An exemplary Teacher will not just enlighten the student, but will also empower the student.

Under the aegis of CBSE-Centre of Excellence, our school organized Two- Days Capacity Building Programme in English Senior Secondary Classes. The Capacity Building Programme was well thought-out under the competent direction of well-regarded Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The resource persons from CBSE were Ms. Pallavi Sethi and Ms. Renu Grover to update teachers pedagogical skills, delivery mechanism and other professional qualities.

Role of teachers in schools is certainly crucial, but extremely dynamic too. Today, teachers need to adjust their teaching with the ever-evolving educational goals and at the same time deal with infinite variations in students, each of whom is unique. In such a scenario continuous professional quality development of teachers becomes absolutely indispensable to respond to the changing needs of the students and system.

This is the reason this workshop aimed at enhancing better understanding of the curriculum of English Core and giving fruitful guidance to teachers teaching English to classes XI and XII . Nearly 50 teachers from 30 CBSE schools of Punjab Region including the teachers from the host school attended this enlightening session.

The workshop commenced at 9:30 a.m. with the melodious welcome song by the school choir for the empowerment session of worthy veterans in the domain of teaching English. The first day event started with an ice-breaker session where the participants got acquainted with each other. The session focused on reading and framing test items, letter writing, article writing, testing and evaluation. The maiden session focussed on special objectives of reading and the ways of attaining confidence and grip over comprehension skills. A thorough discussion of Intensive and Extensive reading skills equipped teachers with new perspective to deal with comprehension tasks. Full length discussion on the writing skills and the format and styles gave a crystal clear picture of the latest rubrics to follow while attempting the writing section.

The teachers got a hand on experience of solving various worksheets and very useful handouts related to writing and literature section were distributed which consolidated the experience gained through the workshop. The teachers thoroughly enjoyed the lively interactions on various aspects of English syllabus and everyone  gained valuable inputs of looking upon the curriculum from a new, effective perspective. Different activities, video clippings and group discussions made the session all the more effective.

Illustrious Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, always a pioneer in the field of meaningful education, highlighted the objectives of programme to empower the teachers in sharpening the skills of students in a comprehensive manner.  She also expressed that she is overwhelmed with the kind of information and guidance which was provided to all the teachers present in the workshop.

The workshop was excellent overall and gave an opportunity to the teachers to learn the various aspects of comprehension and writing skills and upgrade them . The first day session ended leaving the teachers with a firm conviction to render optimum support and  benefit to all students.

CBSE Capacity Building Programme in English (DAY-2)

A teacher affects eternity; she can never tell, where her influence stops.

In continuity with the Two- Days CBSE Capacity Building Programme in English organized by our school for teachers of Senior Secondary classes, second day session started with a vital information about Assessment of Speaking and Listening skills which were newly added in this session for XII standard after elimination of novel from the curriculum. Participants were given a variety of exercises to evaluate questions and suggested ways to improve upon the same. There were animated discussions and deliberations. The aim of the workshop was to equip the teachers with effective methods and logical ideas that can be implemented in the classrooms.

The Day-2 of workshop also saw a vivacious interaction on the Literature section; why it is quintessential to elicit responses before delving into the literature passages, prose and poetry and why it is needed to discuss at length about the poet, backdrop and setting, creating literature character cards, the right way of attempting value based or extrapolators, why interdisciplinary research work related to English literature to be done and what strategies to adopt while teaching its various modules. The teachers moreover, got a hand on experience of solving various worksheets and valuable handouts which were distributed to consolidate the experience gained through the workshop. To involve the teachers’ participation in the workshop, various engaging and vibrant activities were conducted. The teachers thoroughly enjoyed the lively interactions on various aspects of English syllabus and everyone  gained valuable inputs of looking upon the curriculum from a new, effective perspective.

The resource persons also discussed about the student's learning techniques, methodologies to teach various skills like: reading, writing and grammar, different activities were suggested to infuse the passion for silent reading, framing of questions for periodic tests, assessment of student learning, marking scheme and blueprint of board question paper. They motivated the teachers to be equipped with latest methodologies for Joyful teaching of English. The session broke on an optimistic note of making sincere efforts to implement all the nuances of English Language with great zeal and enthusiasm.

The workshop culminated with a Vote of Thanks given by the honorable Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara to the resource persons and all the participants in makimg the workshop a success and learning and enriching experience. Certificates were awarded to all the participants. She extended her best wishes to one and all for the smooth & successful conduct of the whole programme. She thanked the CBSE team from Centre of Excellence for conducting such fruitful workshops. She delivered her address and said that it was a part of a compulsory training programme initiated by CBSE and was an endeavor on the part of our school to keep the teachers abreast with the latest strategies to manage the classroom environment effectively.

Overall, it was an enlightening and thought-provoking session.  The workshop stimulated the professional selves of teachers making them more confident, empowered, sensitive and aware facilitators of English language and literature.

 

Basketball Tournament

Enthusiastic and energetic players of our school embarked their potential and gave a flying start to Punjab Board Zonal Level Tournament by bagging Second & Third Position in Basketball tournament held at Police D.A.V School.

In Basketball Tournament school team of U-19 (Girls) bagged the second position & U-17 (Girls) clinched the third position by not letting it a cakewalk for the opponents.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra lauded the efforts put in by the students as well as the coaches. He expressed his ecstasy by saying that the students were toiling hard to make the School flourish in the field of sports as well.

The revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the teams and all praise for this exquisite performance of the students.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game as they flourish.

Over-all, the students were in jubilant mood and they thanked school for providing them such a great platform.

 

Janmashtami Celebrated

Our school celebrated ‘Janmashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu with mirth & joy. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools alongwith Smt. Usha Rudhra the General Secretary of the Trust. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara.

The function commenced with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal by the honourable Chief Guest amidst the chanting of mantras by the school choir. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students which enthralled the whole environment with religious fervour. Various dance performances were performed by the students of the school.

The purpose of the flamboyant celebration was to inculcate value of sharing and respect among the students. The fragrance of flowers, soothing aroma of camphor and the jingle of bells filled the air. The school premises was decorated beautifully and the spirit of festivity was enhanced with vibrant tableaus depicting life history of Lord Krishna which were depicted by the tiny tots of Classes Pre. Nsy to III. The students came dressed up as lord Krishna and Radha, carrying flutes, peacock feathers and matkas all around.  The graceful dancers of Kindergarten and Primary Section left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing Rasleela.

The festivities were followed by “Dahi Handi Decoration” and “Matki Phod” competitions which were held for the students of classes IV-VIII. The celebration that followed was truly entertaining and educating.

A soul rendering Bhajan Singing Competition was held for the students of classes VIII to XII. The young maestros recited bhajans and songs related to Janmashtami. Amidst hymns and chanting of “Hare Krishna”, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion.

The chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and advised everyone to follow the path of truth and honesty. He laid emphasis on the importance of ‘Karma’ and seek the blessings of God at every moment of our lives. He shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Shri Krishna’s life. He blessed all the students on this auspicious day and gave them the message to always, look ahead instead of reminiscing in the past.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, the Principal of the school conveyed the message of love and mutual respect for each other and further added that ‘Doing Karma should be our priority rather than desiring the fruit of our Karma’. Her words truly summed up the efficacy of celebrating festivals of devotion and obedience towards their parents and teachers. . She also cherished the efforts put in by the teachers and students.

On the whole, the celebration filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Krishna. The participation of the students in the celebrations at such a tender age was worth applauding. The celebrations concluded with ‘Arti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

 

Poster Making Competition

The students of our school proved their mettle in the Poster Making Competition (Dedicated to Organ Donation Day) held at Aykai Super Specialty Hospital, Ludhiana.  The theme  of the competition was “Organ Donation-Gift of Life”. Around 60 students participated in this competition from various schools of  Ludhiana . The Green Knights (Category A &B) bagged Special Appreciation Award with their stupendous efforts. The winners Chirag of class VII (Category A) and Simran of XI-Non Medical (Category B) were in jubilant mood by securing a position among winners.

Ecstatic with the accomplishment of the students Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of such competitions that help the students to improve their artistic skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

 

Sadbhavana Diwas

Our school observed Sadbhavana Diwas to pay tribute to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The main aim of celebrating “Sadbhavana Diwas” was to promote national integration and communal harmony among the students.

On this occasion, a special morning assembly was organized on a spiritual note with the school prayer. The celebrations started with the paying of floral tributes to the 6th Prime Minister of our country Sh. Rajiv Gandhi. The students through their speeches gave an insight into the life and contribution of Late Rajiv Gandhi for the technological advancement in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara threw light on the life of the youngest Prime Minister of our country. She encouraged the students that youth of India should remember the contribution of our great leaders and they should lead their country towards the heights of success by following their footsteps. Further, she stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspired the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

On the whole, the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The program concluded with national anthem.

Celebrated Nation’s 73rd Independence Day

Our school celebrated nation’s 73rd Independence Day in its premises with great fervor and enthusiasm. There was an air of patriotic and nationalistic sentiments which infused a sense of unity and brotherhood. The whole campus was adorned with tricolour balloons and small Tirangas and fresh flowers.

The celebrations began with the ceremonial flag hoisting which was followed by the school pledge. The cultural programme at School commenced with the slogans ‘Vande Mataram’,'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. The spirit of freedom and nationalism was well exhibited by the students through a spectrum of patriotic poems, speeches, songs and dances.

Committed to the task of nation building, both faculty and students pledged to serve their motherland through spreading education and serving the community. The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of inspirational songs. The young maestros sang to their level best and made the gala event a great success. The staff and students collectively took an oath to safeguard the nation under all circumstances. The school resounded with the slogans of 'Jai Hind' and 'Desh Ke Shaheed,Amar Rahein'.

The Chairman-cum-Director of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that on this auspicious day, 73 years ago, India attained freedom from colonial rule and the people of our country became the masters of their destiny. He also advised the students to work tirelessly to keep our Tri-colour fly high as the youth of today is the nation builder for tomorrow.

The illustrious Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara declaimed that we all are fortunate to born in this Independent India. But, the history reveals how our ancestors and forefathers suffered in the brutal rule of British. Getting independence from the British rulers was not a cakewalk. She told the students to remember the great leaders who fought for our freedom and most importantly the way we achieved our freedom. She motivated the students to make a promise on this auspicious Independence Day to make India, our motherland shine even brighter into future.

Over-all, the entire school was involved in its making to instil patriotic fervour among the staff and students. The celebrations concluded with National Anthem.

Raksha Bandhan Celebrated

The auspicious and propitious day of Raksha Bandhan was celebrated at school with vivacity and Devoutness. It was a day when young Green Knights turned into little artisans, with creativity and vision. Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters symbolized by the tying of a holy thread, ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of brothers. The main reason behind this competition was to celebrate and depict the precious relationship of brothers & sisters.

The event started with introductions and an informative session, where the values and history of Raksha Bandhan festival were explained. The students of standard Pre- Primary Wing & Primary Wing got a chance to participate in this competition. The Rakhi Making Competition was a joyful and sanctimonious event. The children joined in this celebration, which was aimed at strengthening the bond of love and to instill the virtues of love and harmony among the young, growing Green Knights.

In this creative & innovative competition, all the students participated with a great joy and zeal. Students used unique materials such as tiny mirrors, cotton balls, stickers, etc. to present their creativity in the most exquisite manner. The rakhis made by the participants were creative and portrayed the artistic perspective of the students. The verve and vivacity exhibited by the students were really perceivable. This artistic talent of the tender buds did magnetize the attention and attraction of every audience present there. The competition showed a number of colorful and creative rakhis, made by the participants. They were judged on the basis of neatness, creativity and effort put in by them.

The rakhi designed by the students of senior wing were packed with love and wishes in a box with greeting cards. The box full of rakhi and cards was sent to the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Department, Ludhiana to forward the love of students to the soldiers of the country. This way students thanked them to being their safeguards standing on the border of our Nation.

Speaking on the occasion, our Esteemed Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened everyone to the derivation of this celebration with her thought provoking ideas. She articulated that the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions. She narrated the significance of this day by sharing a mythological story of lord Krishna and Draupadi. She said that strong must always protect the weak from all that’s evil. She, further, congratulated the winners and teachers for preparing them so well.

 

Van Mahotsav Day

Our school commenced ‘Van Mahotsav Day’ with massive awareness and educational purpose. Meaningful messages were put up all around on the importance of trees and how they are the 'Lifelines'.  The overall objective of celebrating the day is to sensitize masses and to generate awareness among the students. The students were a step ahead with a scintillating programme in the campus.
Adding more fervor to the proceedings and celebrations, a spectrum of activities were planned for the day for children to let them get a feel of the earth and nature. The Plantation Drive was organized for students of all classes to incorporate the sensitivity towards resources around us and to aware the students to consciously slow down the effect of technology and modernization on the dwindling and fragile eco-system. Each poster had a unique story to tell and spread the message that the green plant we live in must be cared for.  Trees are the kindest thing we grow as they fulfil all our basic needs. But their depletion has become the serious problem.

In the 'Plantation Drive' the students planted the saplings of different types of plants like Christmas tree, Postal Palm, Areca Palm, Rabish Palm, China Palm etc. brought by them which inculcate the sense of responsibility among students. The worthy school Principal and teachers also planted various saplings.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara  addressed the august gathering and said that plantation initiative has been taken so that the students learn and spread awareness about the importance of ‘Flora and Fauna’ in human life as they are the pillars of future world. She proposed to make the entire campus polythene free which will encourage others to realize their social and moral duty towards our environment. encouraged students to preserve trees which play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. She added that it is the responsibility of each citizen to not only grow but also taking care and protecting them. She made the students to pledge ‘Green School, Clean School’.

Thus, the programme evoked feelings of love for God’s beautiful creation and everyone at the school renewed the pledge to protect the environment. Van Mahotsav Week came up to be a great success. The event helped to bring awareness about the green cover around us. It also helped in strengthening the bond between plants and humans. Students got to learn a lot and will always cherish the memories of this important occasion.

 

District level Table Tennis Tournament (dedicated to healthy Punjab)

The students of our school proved their mettle in the District level Table Tennis Tournament (dedicated to healthy Punjab) held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The Green Knights bagged Bronze Medal with their astounding and stunning efforts. The champions Harsimranjeet Kaur, Pratiksha and Muskaan were in triumphant mood by acquiring third position.

Elated with the achievement of the students, our respected Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

 

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Day

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Day was observed at school with the message of peace and concord to mark the tragedy of the fatal bombing in 1945. The day was observed to mark a remembrance of the world's first atomic bombing by the US on the city of Hiroshima, Japan on 6th August 1945.

Keeping it in view , A special peace assembly was organized by the young Green Knights which was followed by a beautiful thought on Peace Day with a glance on the Hiroshima and Nagasaki disaster. An Inter House English Group Discussion Competition for the students of classes IX to XII was an amalgamation of intelligence, alertness and patience. Each house consisted of three representatives. They were given sometime to prepare on the topic before the final discussion. Altogether, the participants enthusiastically expressed their views on the topics -Terrorism: Is this the price we have to pay for democracy?, How to eliminate the threat of nuclear war?, Why America had dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? etc. After the group discussion, a question answer session was also conducted by the judges.

The listeners were impressed by the confidence exhibited by the students as they voiced their opinion in strong and powerful words in neck to neck competition where each tried to outshine the other to the best of his or her ability. The maturity level of students’ views was amazing. Their awareness was remarkable. They took the stage with aplomb and their performance was incredible. This competition basically was to enhance their Communication, Interpersonal Leadership, Motivational, Team Building, Analytical /Logical skills, Reasoning ability and Creative thinking. A moment of silence was observed to pay homage to all the victims at the end of the group discussion.

Speaking on the occasion, our well-regarded Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the students on their achievement and also for the spirit; they carried all through for learning. She advocated the message of peace by encouraging students to take a pledge and vowing not to fight. She reminded students about the dangers of nuclear warfare and drawing lessons from horrific past for a peaceful future. The students pledged to work for a nuclear free safe world in the days ahead. She announced the Judgement & encouraged everyone to follow the path of peace and harmony. She bequeathed “Dove Badges” to all the participants to take home as a token of peace.

Overall, it was a special effort taken by the students to advocate peace and emphasized the need to set up peace initiatives at school-level.

 

77th anniversary of Quit India Movement (August Kranti Andolan)

Our school observed the 77th anniversary of Quit India Movement, also known as August Kranti Andolan in the school premises with utmost patriotism and nationalism. A series of events were organized to pay tribute to the Freedom Fighters on the occasion of “Quit India Movement”. On this day in 1942, father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous clarion call of ‘Do or Die’ to all Indians to drive the British away from the country.

A special Morning Assembly was organized on a spiritual note with the school prayer. Students were made aware about Quit India Movement through speeches and poetry. The young green knights came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. They were holding posters with slogans like “Do or Die” and “Independence is our birthright”. The underlying idea behind the procession was to explain the significance of Quit India Movement which instilled the patriotic fervor in the students. The students were told about the historic movement that aimed to help India attain complete independence, a momentous milestone in the Indian freedom struggle.

The Esteemed Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India. She highlighted the importance of Quit India Movement in the struggle of independence and articulated that Quit India Movement was truly a turning point in India’s struggle for freedom. Father of the nation, Gandhi Ji gave a call to the masses and urged them to raise their voice against British and asked them to “Quit India”. She inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Mahatma Gandhi “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Overall, the celebrations of Quit India Movement reminded the young Green Knights about the value of freedom. The students were awakened to protect the country in the present and future too. The whole atmosphere echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

 

LDCA-Ludhiana District Cricket Association For Mahajan Trophy

Enthusiastic and energetic players of school embarked their potential yet again by getting selected in LDCA-Ludhiana District Cricket Association for Mahajan Trophy. LDCA-Ludhiana District Cricket Association held in Ludhiana which was attended by 170 aspirants.

Mankaran (U-12) And Sachin Saini (U-14) and Dilkash, emerged victorious in the selection process. The Students were in high spirits after securing their place and position in the trials though it was a cut throat competition.

The Revered Chairman of The Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the students for their hard work and dedication towards the game. He said that the school hopes to get many more such victories in upcoming tournaments. He appreciated the courageous and dauntless efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory.

The respected Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future. She encouraged him to keep participating in such competitions to achieve the heights that no one ever reached.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

 

Declaration to revoke the Article 370 & Article 35-A

The staff and the students school were in an ecstatic mood at the declaration to revoke the Article 370 & Article 35-A which gave 'special' status to Jammu & Kashmir region which was damaging the unity and integrity of India. It is a day to celebrate the conquest of Democracy of India.

A special morning assembly was organised to congratulate the honorable Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah for the impressive decision of abolishing Article 370 & Article 35-A. A documentary based on the history of Jammu & Kashmir and its special status was demonstrated to the students. The dance team of the school dedicated a special performance on Bhangra beats to the great sons of India. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation. The team of Green Knights said they have strong persuasion that the country will progress by leaps and bounds under his able leadership. The national flag was hoisted by our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara with due solemnity and dignity on the school campus.

The staff and students also paid homage to the victims & survivors of Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombing. Through the speeches, the students acquainted everyone with gloom and despondency of this eviler and malicious attack which is a disconsolate bolt on the history of this world. A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the innocent-departed souls.

Our well-regarded President, Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra said that today was the day to pay tribute to thousands of soldiers who have sacrificed their life for Kashmir since 1947. He congratulated the resolute government for taking such courageous and determined decisions. He, further, hoped for the development of Kashmir and Ladakh. He said that this is the victory of people of India. He pinned his hopes on and presumed that India will march ahead as a strong and united country under Modi Ji’s guidance.

On behalf of the students, management, parents and staff members, our esteemed Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara welcomed the audacious step by the Government which was very essential for the interest of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the entire country. She hoped that this will definitely bring peace and development in Kashmir. She enlightened the students about the effects of abolishment of Article 370 & Article 35-A.

Overall, everybody in the school was in triumphant and euphoric mood. The assembly concluded with the national anthem.

 

Teej celebration (Day1)

The jovial and colourful festival of Teej was celebrated with great fervor and vivacity in the premises of school. The entire staff and students from classes­­­ Pre. Nsy. to V were seen in traditional colourful attire. The School campus wore a festive look with buntings, fresh flowers and decorations replete with the traditional baagh and Phulkaris.

Keeping in traditional view, Inter Class Solo Dance Competition was organized for classes P. Nsy to V. The function correspondingly included enthralling and captivating dance performances and several enactments by the tiny tots. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet. “Sohni Muttiyar” and “Sohna Gabru” Competition were conducted for the students of Kindergarten and seniors and were adjudged accordingly. The winners of Inter Class Solo Dance Competition were bestowed with titles ‘Dazzling Daisy’ ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Expression Queen’. They enjoyed on the decorated swings. The little ones of the Pre – Primary applied Mehandi, had fun on swings and enjoyed traditional sweets. They danced to the tunes of traditional Teej songs and the whole environment was full of festivity and zeal.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional games were organised for the students so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Students also relished stalls of different eatables such as Kheer, Jalebi, Sandwiches, Water Balls, Pav Bhaji, Channa Kulcha, Samosa, Bhel Puri, Candy Floss, Sandwich, Combo Packs, Sweet Corns along with soft drinks. Fragrances of flowers on ‘Teej’ pervaded the atmosphere.

Speaking on the occasion, our Laudable Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the joint efforts of little angels, parents and teachers and educated the students about the riches of the Punjabi culture and inspired the student to have wings but not to forget the ground. She also blessed the students to blossom at their best and preserve our rich cultural heritage.

Overall, it was a great festive atmosphere. The event was a grand success and a learning experience for our students.

 

Teej celebration (Day2)

Gaiety and zest marked the Teej celebrations in school. The traditional colourful costumes of the students from classes VI to XII and faculty added to enhance the charm and mood of the celebrations. The School campus wore a festive look with flags, fresh flowers and decorations brimmed with the traditional Baagh and Phulkaris.

Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. The “young mutiyars” of Green land recited “Boliyan” and performed “Giddha” to welcome “Savana” with which the festival is coupled. The Girls had fun while getting Heena applied on their hands and having a feast of jalebis. The programme was prepared by the students under the guidance and supervision of their teachers. The girls enjoyed riding the beautifully decorated swings with flowers, and applied various designs of Heena on their hands.

Keeping in traditional view, Inter Class Solo Dance Competition was organized for classes VI to XII. The function correspondingly included enthralling and captivating dance performances and several enactments by the young Green Knights. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet. The winners were bestowed with titles ‘Dazzling Daisy’ ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Expression Queen’. Giddha - the heart and soul of Punjab was performed by lovely young girls of Senior wing was a treat to watch. It was a trumpet call to announce and sing the welcome notes for the Monsoon. The excitement of the young mutiyars was the best part of the day.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional games were organised for the students so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Students also relished stalls of different eatables such as Kheer, jalebi, sandwiches, water balls, pav bhaji, channa kulcha, samosa, bhel puri, candy floss, sandwich, combo packs, sweet corns along with soft drinks. Fragrances of flowers on ‘Teej’ pervaded the atmosphere.

Addressing the gathering, the Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, talked about the importance of the day and mentioned that Teej was primarily a festival celebrated by girls and women with songs and dances and that it was mainly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. She said that the school aims at promoting the culture through organizing such fests, events and celebrations of the festivals so that our national and cultural values may remain supreme on the globe. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall, it was a great festive atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.

 

International Tigers Day

On the occasion of International Tigers Day, school organized numerous activities to raise awareness and knowledge about tiger conservation in its school premises. As part of the students’ curriculum, the children analyzed poetry and enacted stories pertaining to the theme of the emblematic tiger. The tiny tots of KG section participated in a variety of events with an aim of raising awareness in regard to the plight of India’s national animal, which as they pointed out, would benefit the human race as well.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”, keeping it in view, A special Morning Assembly was conducted in which students read out stories and stirring poems to motivate all to become sensitive to the cause, especially, the youth as they are the future stakeholders of the country. The students were shown a short animated movie based on the estranged relationship between man and tiger, and how man is to be blamed for the national animal’s declining numbers. A poem written by the students themselves describing the various emotions an endangered species might experience during the day and age of environmental destruction was presented followed by story enacting and tiger mask making. An additional power point presentation on tigers and the various aspects of conservation was also showcased to students. The students dressed as tigers stole the show and distributed tiger masks to the students to raise awareness about International Tiger Day.

Speaking on the occasion our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Earth was created for all life, not just human life. She said that animals have feelings just like humans and teasing an animal is cruel. We should have respect for animals just as much as everything else because they are a creation of God and it is our duty to protect animals and show genuine care and concern for them. She insisted students to enjoy Animal planet channel on television. Also, one must visit a real wildlife preserve where one can see and learn about local flora and fauna. She concluded the day’s events with a speech that highlighted the pressing need to raise awareness about the tiger and its future in the wild.

On the whole, It was indeed a thought provoking event for all of the students who understood that saving the tiger meant saving its habitat, and hence pledged to take care of the trees in order to protect the environment.

Cambridge English Assessment Exam

Cambridge English Assessment Exam was successfully conducted to test the speaking skills of the young learners in its school premises. The aim of conducting this exam is to emphasize the importance of the international language among the students. To ensure that the learners have achieved the desired proficiency level towards the end of their Cambridge session, the board decided to conduct assessments for speaking for the young learners.

The speaking test was conducted at six levels which included Starters, Movers, Flyers, Ket, Pet and FCE. Before appearing for the exam, a series of mock tests were conducted by the school to make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. The students were motivated to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. The Cambridge exam focused on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), testing learners’ speaking skills.

Speaking on the occasion, the revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning so that the learners of any language are able to interpret what is being said and are able to express them well are important parameters while assessing their proficiency level in the said language. She appreciated the stalwart endeavors of the students and faculty members. She congratulated them for the successful completion of the task.

Over all, it was the most exciting day of the academic year, the day on which the heart beat the fastest. The school premises were charged with excitement, vigor and happiness on stupendous performance of students in their Cambridge English exam.

 

Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated in the school on 26th July 2019, the staff members and student of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of Kargil war on Kargil Vijay Diwas in the school campus. To instill patriotism among the youth, the school held various activities depicting patriotic feelings. The event was planned to highlight the stories of valour by our brave soldiers and rekindle the pride among the youth of the country, inspiring those who were too young and those who were not yet born, to form part of the Nation’s resolve.

To commemorate the Gallant fight put up by the brave soldiers during the Kargil war, a PowerPoint presentation was demonstrated to the students. The music team of the school dedicated the medley of patriotic songs to the great warriors. The ambience in the school was filled with overwhelming patriotism and respect for the nation. Through their speeches, the students acquainted everyone with the dauntless courage of soldiers who served the nation during Operation Vijay.

The teachers acquainted the students with Operation Vijay to clear Kargil Sector, and the most recent examples of high-altitude warfare in the mountainous terrain, which posed significant logistical problems for the combating side.  A two-minute silence was marked as a respect to the departed souls.

The national flag was hoisted by our revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara with due solemnity and dignity on the school campus. Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that we should always remember our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during the Kargil War.  She added that Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s military prowess and the great sacrifices our armed forces make while steadfastly keeping India safe.

Over all, the whole campus was filled with feeling of nationalism and patriotism for India. The students pledged to serve the nation in their best capacity. The function concluded with national anthem.

Congratulated India and Scientists For Successful Launch Of Chandrayaan-2

The staff and the students congratulated India and Scientists of the Indian Space and Research Organization for proving their mettle with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2. The whole school was in a jubilant mood at the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2, India's second mission to the moon, which is a giant leap in the field of science.

Success comes to those who wish and dare; this quote is firmly proven by the renowned scientists of India. As the country celebrates the proud moment, the staff and students also praised the brilliant minds behind the success of the mission. The team of Green Knights congratulated the scientists and the incredible feat of this mission that comprised 30% of the women. It is a day to celebrate the feat as well as the women empowerment.

The students celebrated the success by delivering speeches and watching a short movie at the launch of Chandrayaan-2. They all were shared with the objectives and motive of the launch of this spacecraft. Students were made aware of the benefits of Chandrayaan-2 mission and making them feel proud to be the part of fourth nation of the world who landed on the moon with a mission to send its astronauts in space by 2022.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the champions on their momentous victory. He said that this is the victory of people of India. He pinned his hopes on and presumed that India will march ahead as a strong and united country. He added that women in India who lead space exploration proved to be great role models for young girls.

On behalf of the students, management, parents and staff members, the Principal Dr. Jyoti  Sachdev  Pujara congratulated ISRO on its spectacular success on the launch of Chandrayaan-2. She congratulated the ace women scientists who made this mission possible after the years of hard work. She motivated the young generation to follow their footsteps as sky is n’t the limit neither is space!

Overall, the day was full of moments of remembrance and enjoyment.

Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Sufi Singing (Solo) Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Sufi Singing (Solo) Competition in  Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium at Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this competition. Dr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayata, Director of Green Land Schools were the guests of honour. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principals of all Green Land Schools- Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs.Vinita Sanan, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Aruna Kapila. The event commenced with the sacred lamp lightening followed by musical performance dedicated to Almighty to seek His choicest blessings. This gave a pious beginning to the show.
The competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from more than 16 teams of various schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A healthy competition was witnessed with great fervor and zeal. Each participant expressed his mastery over Tone & Pitch, Rhythm & Enunciation, Variation & Cohesiveness and other important aspects of singing. Their best attires added festive shades to the competitive spirit.

The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of inspirational songs. The competitors came out with a variety of songs which pulled the heartstrings of the audience. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success. Great support was rendered by the audience and most of the songs received applause for the mellifluous compositions and music. The untiring efforts of participants were a treat to watch.

The judges, Mrs. Harpreet Kaur & Mrs. Sargam, professors from Arya College (Dept. of Music) thoroughly enjoyed the mellifluous sufi songs. They were impressed with the confidence, the tonal quality and the fervour with which they sang the inspirational songs. The Jury shared their views about the competition and gave fair judgement which was accepted by one and all without any discrepancies.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara wished good luck to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that Music as the universal art, plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and said that the performance of all the school teams has been overwhelming and congratulated all on being the part of this mega event. He announced the result of the competition & motivated the students with his encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. He said that such events continuously provide a platform for aspiring singers to perform in front of the audience and enhance their singing skills.

The result of the competition is as under:
Winner Trophy was grabbed by Arshjot Singh Dhillon students of class XI from GRD Academy Ldh.
First Runner-up Trophy was clinched by Yuvraj Babbar of class IX student of Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass
Second Runner-up Trophy was secured by two participants, they are Tashmeen Kaur from KVM, Civil Lines & Inderpal Singh from Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town and
Appreciation Award was given to Mehak Nagpal from Green Land Convent School. 32 Sec. Chd. Road,  Ldh.

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the winners. On the whole, the competition was a great success where the talented singers enthralled the audience and put their heart and soul in each stupendous performance. The motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood. The musical day concluded by national anthem.

 

An Inter House G.K Quiz

“An Inter House G.K Quiz for the classes IV and V on 16/07/2019 in which students of all four houses with four fervent participants in each house gave tough battle to each other. It was very informative and knowledge enriching competition for participants along with the audience.

The participant had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to general science, signs and symbols, sports, states and their capitals and Indian sobriquets. First round was based on historical events which was followed by Audio round, visual round, sports round, current affairs round and finally the rapid fire round. Every round was a mixed bag with questions from different fields. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. The young Green Knights skillfully answered the questions asked. Though some of the questions were very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The questions put forth to the teams were intriguing and exciting. The audience clapped when the teams answered correctly. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge given by the houses to one another. After the neck to neck competition Kirti House once again grabbed the first position, Jagriti House Secured the second position and Shakti House obtained the third position in the G.K Quiz. The program ended up with a motivational speech by the Principal.

Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much. The students displayed ecstatic spirit and enjoyed the quiz to the fullest. The students participated with enthusiasm and zeal and tried their level best to win the quiz.

 

An Inter House Social Science Quiz

“An Inter House Social Science Quiz” was organized on 13/07/2019 for the students of classes VI- VIII to enhance the academic knowledge among students regarding the subject of social science and to measure growth in knowledge, abilities and skills. The main aim of the competition was to foster interaction between students and also to make them more resourceful to develop academically.

The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants. There were four teams in total and the quiz comprised of four rounds- facts based round, buzzer round, audio round, visual round, rapid fire round and Identification of famous personalities round.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge given by the houses to one another. After the neck to neck competition Kirti House grabbed the first position, Shakti House secured the second position and Jyoti House obtained the third position in Social Studies Quiz. The program ended up with a motivational speech by the Principal.

Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much. The quiz was very informative and knowledge enriching for the participants as well as for the audience. The students displayed ecstatic spirit and enjoyed the quiz to the fullest. The students participated with enthusiasm and zeal and tried their level best to win the quiz.

 

An Inter House English Quiz

“An English Quiz” was organized on 11/07/2019 to encourage students to look beyond their textual knowledge and establish a relationship between theory and application of the learnt concepts. The competition also aimed to foster interaction between students and also to make them more resourceful to develop academically.

An Inter House English Quiz, with an earnest endeavor to enhance the prevailing quality of English as a discipline, among the students, was organized for senior section in the school premises. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants. The competition commenced with questions related to idioms, riddles, books, authors and quotes; as a standard practice, the second round was ‘Rapid Fire’ which was a mixed bag packed with diversified questions, covering wide range of language, renowned Authors, Poets, Novelists, Idioms, riddles and all other aspects of the subject, to evolve a positive response from the competitors. The third round was based on ‘audio-Visual Clippings’ which challenged the students to identify the world renowned Poets, authors and movie clippings. The last round was based on buzzer round related to spellings, names of books, authors &amp; awards along with visuals.

The Students participated with enthuse and showed their learning about the most loved language of the world-English. The contest was a great success, as not only the participants, but the entire audience, who with utmost ease and confidence was able to positively response to the questions, each time they were forwarded to the vast gathering for answering. In fact, all the participants displayed a commendable level of awareness and knowledge of English as a discipline and gave each other a tough fight for the top honors. Their strive to be declared as winners continued till the very end of the contest. Finally Jyoti House merged as winners, while the second position was secured by Kirti House and the third position was shared by Shakti House. The program ended up with a motivational speech by the Principal.

Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She congratulated the winner teams and encouraged the students to be up-dated by reading the newspaper and listening and watching the news. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events.

By all standards, the English quiz competition was highly informative and educative for all assembled in the auditorium at the time of the contest. The students displayed ecstatic spirit and enjoyed the quiz to the fullest. The students participated with enthusiasm and zeal and tried their level best to win the quiz.

 

International Mango Festival

“Mango Party” was organized on the occasion of “International Mango Festival” on 08/07/2019 for the tiny tots of Montessori wing with much enthusiasm in the premises of school. The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mangoes in a fun way.

It was a perfect sweet juicy morning to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “Mango” with a fun-filled learning opportunity in the form of a Mango Party. The whole school campus was decorated in yellow and green, in tune with the theme of the party. The little angels came dressed in shades of yellow and so did the teachers. The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes in the morning assembly. Children were introduced to an array of mangoes such as dussehri, safeda, chausa and langda. The children touched, smelled, and held the mangoes in an attempt to distinguish one from the other. They were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds.

Later in the day, the teachers and children engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, paper tearing and pasting, and drawing of mangoes. The children were able to associate with the shape, form and size of a mango better than before, and were proud of the drawings they made. The Toddlers participated in the ‘Mango Shake Activity’, where in teachers prepared mango shake in the class. This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango milk shake. Refreshing drinks to sip and music to make the mood were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time. Children shared and relished various varieties of mangoes they had brought as special tiffin.

The laudable Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, started with a general conversation about the king of fruits- Mango, followed by the nutrients it offers like- vitamin-C and vitamin-A. She further briefed the students about the features of this fibrous fruit which helps to boost our digestive system and prevents from getting heat- stroke. She also told about the various forms of its consumption such as- mango shake, ice cream, jam, pickle, chutney etc.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning, events, celebrations and much more. Having thoroughly enjoyed the day, children left the school clutching to the fruity delight, as a reminder of the fun-n-learn mango party, they had enjoyed immensely at the school which might turn out to be the best mango season yet!

 

World Chocolate Day

“World Chocolate Day” was celebrated for the tiny tots of Primary Wing in a scrumptious way in the premises of school on 07/07/2019. The aim to celebrate this day to provide a platform to students to showcase their skills and love for chocolate its various dishes and desserts and to bring a chocolaty sweet flavor in the life of young Green Knights in a fun way.

Keeping in this view an “Inter Class Chocolate Pudding Competition” was organised in the school for the students of Primary wing to donn their ‘Chef Caps’ to exhibit their culinary skills where fruits, nuts, flakes or breadsticks of their choice dipped in chocolate sauce, was devoured in no time. The students brought ingredients of their dishes from home and made the sweets without fire and showed their cooking skills, which was beyond the imagination of anyone. The mouthwatering delicacies from the Primary Wing which they prepared were Chocolate Pops, Chocolate Moose, Choco lava Cake, Oreo Chocolate Rolls, hocolate Popsicles, Chocolate Candy, Choco Oreo Balls etc.

The food items displayed were a visual treat and were presented in an artistic and aesthetic style. The judges interacted with the budding chefs to find out the ingredients of the recipes, nutritional value and the istorical significance of the dishes prepared by them. Judges were overawed by the efforts of the participants. Back in the classes, children ate delicious chocolates and enjoyed the day with fun by watching chocolate making videos and other exciting and creative activities also conducted. And amidst the joyful celebration, they also shared a few lines on why they love chocolates and learned some lip-smacking chocolate recipes from their teachers.

Speaking on the occasion, the most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Chocolates are the powerhouse of antioxidants. She said that chocolates not only acts as a good stress busters and also taught about the health benefits of eating chocolates but in moderation, as excess can cause tooth decay. She lauded the efforts of the winners of the competition and complimented the teachers on the successful execution of the events. She encouraged the students to participate in such activities and appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt.

Overall, it was a treat to watch young Green Knights showcasing their skills through this event. The room was filled with a variety of simple, artistic and creative styles of chocolate delicacies .The event not only provided a platform for the students to foster their creativity but also helped them explore their hidden talents and discover new areas of interest. The students offered a treat to eye as well as to taste buds through the competition. The joy of celebrating Chocolate Day with their classmates was seen on the gleaming faces as the tiny tots bid goodbye for the day with blissful memories!

 

Reopening of School After Summer Vacation

The school welcomed all the students on 4th July, 2019 at the reopening of school after summer vacation. The reopening of session was marked with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm among the students. After summer vacation, it was the time to enter the school with new energy and fresh new vibes.

The students entered the school with jolly feelings of excitement and enthusiasm. They were welcomed on coming back to school after revitalizing themselves. Through a special video, fun-filled and adventurous summer fun moments of students and teachers were shared. Excitement and enthusiasm was at high among the students where there was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as admission to the new level. The classes were beautifully decorated and filled the students with pride. The day was filled with fun activities for the students preparing them for new challenges and exciting opportunities that the new session brings.

In view of scorching and intense weather, the school timings have been changed. Therefore the school reopened at 7:30 in the morning under D.C. instructions almost an hour earlier to the usual school timings. All were seen in a great hurry to reach the school on time.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara motivated the students that despite obstacles that may arise, we must always believe in our ability to rise above challenges and come out stronger on the other end. She inspired them to study with passion to achieve success. She further informed the students about upcoming events and inspired them to participate in every activity, including scholastic and co-scholastic. She advised the students to take balanced diet including liquids. She further recommended to stay at home during peak hours of the day in intense hot waves.

As a whole, the day was full of fun and excitement. Everyone had a great day!

 

International Yoga Day-2019 Celebrations

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Yoga Day in the school premises with great zeal and fervour. Since its inception in the year 2015, June 21st is celebrated as The International Day of Yoga all over the world to make this ancient practice popular among the present generation and to raise awareness about the benefits of practicing yoga among youth.

“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self”, Keeping it in view, The International Yoga Day was celebrated by the students and teachers in the school premises with great enthusiasm. A zero hour was created to facilitate yoga and train students how to do it and educate them about its benefits. Students demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar chanting. Warm up exercises were taken and all the students performed sitting and standing asanas, importance of these were explained simultaneously. Despite many teachers well-tuned with various aspects, dimensions and practices of yoga, the school management had appointed yoga teachers to help the students learn yoga to keep physically fit and mentally healthy.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action. She further discussed some ways and dimensions of different types of pranayama. She reckoned many benefits of early rising and practicing yoga in routine. She also pointed out the contribution of yoga in maintaining fitness and good health and how it helps students to memorize something and understand a concept and its context. She said that yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy. It brings a divine glow on the face and makes us wise.

Overall, it was a fun filled day with series of activities. The celebration concluded with synchronized recitation of shlokas. She encouraged students to practice regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration.

 

World Environment Day

World Environment Day with full vigour and enthusiasm in premises of school. The main aim of observing this day is to change attitude towards environment and advocate partnership between each human being and society to ensure a safe future.

“Let’s nurture the nature, so that we can have a better future”, keeping it in view, World Environment Day was celebrated in the school premises. The school choir presented a mellifluous song on the occasion. A week long cleanliness drive ensured that the students neatly turned out their classrooms. The Green Knights of middle and senior section collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on Environment Day. They were made to communicate few lines and posters conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the “Mother Earth”. Children displayed their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources. Students and staff members took pledge during the occasion. The celebrations concluded with the National Anthem and the belief that the students would respect their natural inheritance and be good caretaker of their planet.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara in her address appreciated the efforts of young toddlers and added that we are fortunate to have born on Earth and reminded children of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth ” and administered a pledge to protect and save our fast depleting natural resources. She motivated the students that we should join our hands together to save our mother Earth from the increasing environmental degradation and exhorted everybody to save flora and fauna, soil and water from the unhealthy man-made practices growing industrialization and urbanization.

Conclusively, the entire day was devoted to encourage the students to make our “Mother Earth clean”. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

 

A Social Science Quiz

 “ A Social Science Quiz ” was organized to enhance the academic knowledge among students regarding the subject of Social Science and to measure growth in knowledge, abilities and skills. The main aim of the competition was to foster interaction between students and also to make them more resourceful to develop academically.  

A Quizzical Quiz was conducted for the Students of class V. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants. There were eight teams in total and the quiz comprised of different interesting rounds- facts based round, buzzer round, audio round, visual round, rapid fire round and Identification of famous personalities round.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge before all the participants. After the neck to neck competition Priyansh Thakur, Shivansh, Mohit Kumar, Nitin Kumar Rana, Neha, Jaspreet Kaur, Kawaljeet, Garima grabbed the first position in Quizzical Quiz. The program ended up with a motivational speech by the Principal.

Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that these competitions help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date. She congratulated the winners and awarded them with certificates.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much. The students participated with enthusiasm and zeal and tried their level best to win the quiz.

 

World No Tobacco Day

 ‘World No Tobacco Day’ was celebrated to highlight the deadly health hazards associated with tobacco in the premises of school. The main aim was to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use, World No Tobacco Day, designated by the World Health Organization is observed every year.

“No Tobacco Drive” began with an objective to make the youth aware of harmful effects of tobacco consumption as well as its complications to others. “Tobacco Companies Kill their Best Customers and Once You Start; It’s Hard to Stop…”, keeping it in view, a Special Morning Assembly was organized in the school premises, where the focus was on creating awareness among the students and teachers on the use of tobacco products. The students were explained the harmful effects of smoking and other tobacco products.In order to make the pupil easily get aware of all the problems and health complications caused by tobacco chewing or smoking, a Power Point Presentation was shown.

An Inter House Poster Making Competition was also organized for Classes VI to VIII on the theme “Health is Wealth” in which the senior wing created thought provoking posters. The students articulated their thoughts and emotions well and presented thought provoking posters on the theme. The Green Knights enthusiastically participated in the competition. They made beautiful and inspirational posters highlighting the ill-effects of tobacco. They also depicted how plain packaging can curb the initial thought of trying tobacco products because of the increased health warnings and gruesome pictures of diseases caused by tobacco. The posters were displayed in the school campus at various places for the visitors.

An informative talk was also given by the doyenne Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, wherein she shared some statistics about tobacco use in India along with what really tobacco is, its effects on the nervous system, its physical effects and its effects on our academics and social life. Lastly, she also talked briefly about plain packaging and how that can reduce the sale of tobacco products, especially in adolescents. She extolled the efforts of the student to be the harbinger of change in the society. She informed the student that tobacco is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is Cancerous. She also told the students about the need to make our country smoke and disease free so that the present and coming generations breathe (live) happily.

Conclusively, the entire day was devoted to encourage the students to make our country tobacco free country. The response of the students was overwhelming and the motive of enlightening Generation next took the shape of a reality.

 

Splash Pool Party

To relish the water sport an Aqua Day in school premises. On this occasion A Splash Pool Party for the tiny tots of Montessori wing was organized with fun and frolic. Water Play activities were solemnized to promote multitude of wonderful developments and learning opportunities like enhancement of gross and fine motor skills and imagination of the little ones.

‘Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach and having fun.’, keeping this in view, the Splash Bash Pool Party was organized to give kids a fun filled day. It was a break from regular routine work and children welcomed it wholeheartedly. Children in colorful swimsuits came swarming into the splash pool and enjoyed wading through waters and had a gala time. Children enjoyed the cool pool under the guidance of professional coaches. They enjoyed the music and had a mind-blowing time at the photo booth, especially created for them.

This was followed by super cool food session. Children enjoyed eating summer fruits and relished ice cream and mango shake. Refreshing drinks to sip in the cool pool and music to make the mood, were relished by all. They were delighted to experience such a stupendous time. Also, they played gleefully with balloons and balls in the splash pool. It was not long before the wary faces filled with frolic! Tiny-tots were dressed in colorful swimming costumes for pool party. They tapped their feet to famous rain songs and recited poems of rainy day.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that Water play activities in young children strengthen motor skills, build balance and the ability to propel and navigate.  She also made sure that the kids were provided utter security and were under severe vigilance of observant teachers during the party. Her happiness knew no bounds to see her tiny tots participating joyfully.

Over-all, it was an ecstatic day, filled with experiential learning, events, celebrations and much more. At the end of the session, the kids were still beaming and in no hurry to beat a retreat!

 

Colour Fiesta

“Colour Fiesta” was organized for the tiny tots of Kindergarten wing with fun and enthusiasm in the school premises. Colors are indeed the smiles of nature. The motive of celebrating this day was to make the children aware of primary colours, their significance and to develop fine motor skills among the students.

With apples and mangoes, Ducks and dinosaurs, Fishes and frogs, Thumbs and handprints, our little angels started to explore the colorful world around them. The ‘Colour Fiesta’ activity was a wonderful learning activity which helped children to understand the concept of Primary Colors. Each Grade and each section of the Kindergarten had their own scheme of colors. The students came dressed up in the beautifully glowing colors which reflected just how their spirits are all the time-filled with fun and enthusiasm. The class rooms, doors and boards were decorated with red, yellow, green colour objects like fruits, flowers, balloons and teddies. The children were excited and happy seeing red, yellow, green hangings and balloons.

The day began with a short prayer and continued with various activities like singing rhymes and jingles on colors, color identification games, printing activity, mock tales etc. Pre-Nursery – KG students showed their enthusiasm to mix paints to get secondary colors. They painted huge kites and butterflies using sponge as group activity. Children were given beautiful handouts like book marks, wrist watch made out of colour paper to take home. Mentors also joined the celebration dressed in red.  The celebrations continued the following day wherein the children participated in mock tale activity .They brought lemon juice, water melon, fruity etc. related to the colour. All the students were elated. A lovely day passed by getting introduced to the colour of love and happiness.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that early identification of colors helps toddlers to create the cognitive link between visual clues and words which is an important part of a child's holistic development. Such activities assist the children to be extrovert. Even the shyest students too participated with other students in such a convenient and child friendly learning environment. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavors.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones. It was an excellent learning experience for children, which will enhance their visual discrimination. The students enjoyed the activity and went back full of praise. The smiles on the students’ faces were a proof of the grand success of the Fun day.

 

World Family Day

World Family Day was celebrated in the premises of school with great show and pomp in the school premises. A Role-Play Competition based on the theme “Families” was organized for the students of Primary Wing. The objective of this competition was to develop confidence and to promote the skills of effective Public speaking among the students.

“Family is a gift that lasts forever”, keeping this special bond in view, A Role Play Competition based on the theme “My Family” was organized for the students. It was really a fun filled and splendid event. All the actors for the role play put up their best show. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. It proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The ideas were executed so well by the students and acting was superb.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She applauded all the participants and awarded certificates to the winners. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great learning experience for the little ones to showcase their potential and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The whole atmosphere was so spell binding and enthralling.

 

Chatter Box Activity

A Chatter-Box Activity was organized for the Primary Wing in the premises of school. The day was observed with an aim to strengthen the verbal and presentation skills and to foster public speaking competency of the young minds.

There’s nothing like a prop or an object to spark our little ones’ imagination- our students understand that objects have many stories to tell !, keeping it in view, A Chatter -Box Activity was organized for the young Green Knights. The students from class NSY to III participated in this activity which helped them to build their self-confidence and self-esteem. It enabled them to improve their descriptive skills by communicating feelings, thoughts and emotions with words.

The students were informed to bring their favourite toy or any object of their choice.  Our students tapped into their love for their favourite objects, and brought along props such as small cars, dolls, globes etc. that they found fascinating. The event inspired them to articulate their ideas and gave them the courage to overcome stage fear to take centre-stage. The competition left the audience spellbound by the talent and ability of the little ones.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara was really impressed by the way the children conducted themselves. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts.  While announcing the achievers, she congratulated each participant for the excellent effort put in and hoped to have more such activities that will increase the vocabulary and speaking skill in children.

Over-all, it was an interesting and a thrilling experience for the kids sharing their feelings with peer which provided fun and comfortable learning arena for everyone involved. Thus, this event helped our tiny tots to build their social, emotional and language skills.

 

Mother’s Day Celebration

Mothers’ Day was celebrated with zeal and fervor in the school premises. The students were given an opportunity to show their love and respect for their mothers. The young, enthusiastic Green Knights expressed their love and affection for their mothers through participating in “A Salad cum Mock tail and Flower Arrangement Competition” and Card Making Competition.

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mother.”, Keeping this bonding emotion in mind, A Salad cum Mock tail and Flower Arrangement Competition was organized for  Grade IX – XII with lot of enthusiasm. It was a treat to watch the young ones chopping, dicing and easily mixing and matching the fruits and vegetables of their choice, seasoning with some spices and dressings. The participants explained the speciality of their salad and also the importance of including salad in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay. They prepared cool refreshing Mock tail Bonanza with loads of fizz & mint and presented them with appetizing names like Banana Bonkers, Tango Mango & Tangy Juices.

Cleanliness, safety, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgment. The participants' creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouthwatering salad. The judges exhorted upon the students to make salad eating a routine habit for enabling them to maintain a healthy life. The flower arrangement with these vibrant fresh flowers danced its way into the hearts of the onlookers. The children were judged on their creativity, presentation, innovative quality and taste.

The students of  Primary Wing had something more special and unique to bring a smile on their beloved mother’s face. They passionately got involved in making beautiful greeting cards for their mothers. Heart-warming feelings filled the air with intimacy, gratitude, appreciation and acknowledgement- the little ones proudly echoed and enchanted the quote- “Mother will be our door to Paradise so, lets love, respect and care for our mother everyday”. The bulletin boards were decorated with these beautiful cards and conveyed an important message of being humble, respectful and obedient to the parents.

Speaking on the occasion, the most revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that Mother’s day is a special day for all children and mothers as; it celebrates the bond of love and affection that is everlasting. She stressed that the role of the mothers is of utmost

importance to the children. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. She appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore their potential to the hilt. She further inspired the children to inculcate virtuous deeds and resort to ethical ways that makes the parents happy and contented.

Overall, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for each and every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts. All were very eager, happy and bubbling with energy. The day ended with all children enjoying themselves and taking back fond memories of a day well spent.

 

Graduation day

The school organized ‘Graduation Day’ to applaud the young enthusiastic learners of Pre-Primary wing for their commendable performance in the session 2018-19. The ceremony was conducted to felicitate these toddlers graduating to primary with the feel of stepping ahead a significant phase of school life. The occasion was graced by the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra. He was accorded a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The ceremony was also attended by the parents of the students of class Pre-Primary.

“Graduation is an exciting time. It is both an ending and a beginning. It is warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.”, keeping it in view, Graduation Ceremony was organized for the tiny tots of Kindergarten. The celebrations commenced with the ‘Sow n Grow’ welcome of the Chief Guest Dr. Rajesh Rudhra by Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. This was followed by lamp lighting ceremony and GaneshVandana to evoke the blessings of  Lord Ganesha. The gathering was then addressed by the Principal highlighting the vision of the school and role of parents and teachers in the students’ learning process.

The day was celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm. The tiny tots of Class I delivered a speeches to welcome the eminent guests and their parents. After this, the graceful dancers of Kindergarten left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performances. Another show stealing performance was the presentation of  ‘a choreography – my childhood dreams’ which spell bound the audience. The sublime energy of the unmatched zeal and rhythm of ‘Main Tera Ladla Dance’ performances dedicated to mothers by the students of Primary enthralled the audience with their stimulating performance. Speeches and poems respectively added an amazing enthusiasm to the show expressing their feelings.

Another heart stealing performance was the presentation of Graduation Song. Parent representatives expressed their gratitude towards the school and the teachers in instilling humility and self-esteem in their children through varied spectrum of activities. They were excited when they saw their tiny tots dressed in Graduation robes and caps walking the stage to beget ceremonial certificates. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit.

The Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and congratulated the parents & the students for their first graduation ceremony. He lauded the parents efforts, perseverance, motivation and support that contributed to the successful completion of their child's pre-school.  He said that parents and teachers are like a caring potter who shape and mould the child with tender love and care into a confident individual. He assured that the children will continue to be nurtured with knowledge, values and dedication as they continue their education at Green Land.

Seeing the spirited performances by the kids, the Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the parents and tiny tots of kindergarten and said "This event is like planting a high dream in the tender minds. She appealed the parents to give their precious time to their young ones so that we may feel proud for them in the future. She thanked the worthy guest for sparing their valuable time for the young scholars.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem. It was indeed a joyous and memorable day for the little ones as they received their Graduation Certificates from the guests.

 

World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm in the school premises. The day is observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of Red Cross Society. It aims at providing relief to people who are in distress and desolation because of natural calamities, epidemic diseases and war.

“Provide first aid and be the hero”, keeping it in view, Red Cross Day was celebrated in the school premises. On this occasion, an awareness programme was organized with the theme “First Aid’ in an amplified manner to provide on the basic first aid training and to make the children aware of diverse and innovative range of services to the humanity. The theme behind it was to disseminate first aid knowledge and skills among young people. Group discussions and lectures were held to mark the significance of this day. Students were fascinated to know the main functions of the Red Cross that fall into four categories- blood collection, disaster relief, aids to soldiers and victims of war and community education.

The Green Knights participated enthusiastically and were keen to showcase their knowledge. They shared their thoughts by means of creating slogans and posters. They visited all the classes along with their created pieces of art thus making everyone aware about the importance of Red Cross Day.

Speaking on the occasion, the benign Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the day is celebrated in Red Cross Organizations across the world by helping people with independence, humanity, impartiality, universality, unity and the fundamental principles of the organization. She encouraged volunteers to promote their humanitarian activities and help people who are suffering from any kind of problem. She motivated the young Green Knights to protect their own lives and ensure dignity of victims and set an example for the generations to follow

 

Poetry Recitation Competition

An Inter Section Poetry Recitation Competition was organized for the students of Grade IX to XII in the premises of school to celebrate “Tagore Jayanti” with the belief that a poem can be an oasis of calm, a moment of slowing down and reducing stress in our frenetic world. The purpose of the competition was to instill a love for poetry and to develop recitation skills among the students and make their acquaintance with the famous poem composed by Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore.

The recital of Tagore’s poem’s by the students marked the commencement of the celebration. One of the participants  recited and enacted Tagore’s famous poem titled ‘Where the mind is without fear’, which enthralled the audience. The celebration included immaculate rendition of Tagore’s famous poems  from the book ‘Geetanjali’.  Endless Time, Unending Love, Go not to the temple, On the nature of the fear ‘Freedom’, Last Curtain’ etc. were the other poem artistically recited by students. The most riveting performances exhibited great enthusiasm and radiance in their performance and were highly applauded by all. Each participant was given 2-3 minutes for recitation of the poem.

The students excelled in memorizing and reciting the poetry of their choice with confidence and control in voice modulation, expressions and other criteria. The judges appreciated and applauded the performance of the participants and judged them on the parameters like voice, rhythm, confidence, presentation and modulation.

The Winners of the competition is are as follow:

English Poetry Recitation
Name of Students	Class & Section	House	Position
Dhruv	XI Medical	Kirti	I
Anchal Dhingra	X Bacon	Jagriti	I
Mehak	X Bacon	Jyoti	II
Manleen Kaur	X Bacon	Shakti	III
Simranjeet Kaur	XI Medical	Jagriti	Consolation

 

Hindi Poetry Recitation
Name of Students	Class & Section	House	Position
Inderpreet Kaur	XI Commerec	Jagriti	I
Pallavi	IX Bacon	Jyoti	I
Neha	X Bacon	Jagriti	II
Anmol	X Bacon	Kirti	III
Diksha	X Chaucer	Shakti	III
Vaani	XI Medical	Kirti	Consolation

 

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara appreciated the exuberance & efforts of participants in general & applauded the winners in particular. She reminded of the fact that participating in the event itself is a great achievement as it reflects self-assurance & poise of an individual and helps to develop his/her personality.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the Green Knights and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The event proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The position holders were applauded and were given prize by our school Principal.

 

An Inter Class Athletic Sports Meet

The World Athletic Day was celebrated in the school premises with great enthusiasm. On this day “An Inter Class Athletic Sports Meet” was conducted for the students of VI to VIII std. amidst great mirth, verve and camaraderie in the school premises to keep up with the soul of sportsmanship and to bring out the athlete in Green Knights. The main aim was to provide a great opportunity for students ‘to unite’, ‘rejoice’, ‘introduce’ and ‘represent’ themselves. Approximately 300 students participated in the customized and fun-filled track and field events.

"All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”, keeping it in view An Inter-Class Athletic Meet for the students of  VI to VIII std. was organized with euphoria and frolic in the school premises. The programme began with the welcome ceremony of the Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara. A melodious welcome song was rendered by the school choir. The Sports Meet was inaugurated by releasing balloons and beautifully decorated placard bearing the School’s name and motto by the Principal. The students of Middle- Section displayed a well-organized march past which mesmerized the audience.

Then, the much-awaited track and field events started. As the budding athletes of Green Land Convent School ran for the finishing line. The school campus reverberated with enthusiastic cheers from the spectators. The winners of different events i.e. 100m, 200m, 400m, shot-put, long jump, discuss, High Jump, 400 x100m Relay, were given medals and participation certificates. The entire atmosphere was charged with zeal and enthusiasm of the students.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, addressed the gathering and emphasized on the importance of sports in a child’s life. She was extremely happy and proud to see the performance of the students during the day. She further added that such activities at school level provide a good platform to showcase their hidden talent of the students. She said that sports give us a sense of discipline, respect for others and national pride. She praised the participants of the school and highlighted the necessity of the sportsmanship in a world riddled with rat races for glory.

Over all, it was a day filled with euphoria and frolic. An energizing equestrian display set the tone for the rest of the event. The day ended with the National Anthem.

 

Celebration of Labour Day

 ‘The International Labour Day’ with full zeal and aplomb to honour workers for their contribution towards making our lives easier. Green Knights celebrated the untiring services provided by the labourer’s in the school premises to express gratitude to the class IV employees working in the school.

‘It’s labour indeed that puts the difference to everything.’ keeping in view, a special morning assembly was organized for the students of the school in which they learnt about the importance of the day, reason behind the celebration of the day and origin of the day. Recital of melodious Prayer marked the beginning of the programme followed by the students highlighting the historical events that contributed to the emergence of labour rights and the significance of the day in the present time. The students thanked the helpers of the school by singing songs for their dedication and support. A Fancy-dress competition was held for tiny tots who came dressed up as community helpers and expressed their gratitude towards the School support staff and reiterated the fact that their contribution is an important aspect of their life. They gave beautiful handmade cards to maids, drivers, security guards and conductors which touched the heart of everyone.

Gleeful faces and streams of thank you cards all set to celebrate the unsung pillars of the School. Workers were overwhelmed watching the function and expressed their gratitude towards the school management, teachers and students for their endeavor.

The School Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, congratulated the school staff and thanked them for their selfless services. She also felicitated them for their commendable services.  In her address, she acknowledged the contributions of the work force of the school, and lauded their ceaseless efforts for the welfare of the students. She advised the staff members to spare some valuable time for themselves and play some games so that they get rejuvenated and remain positive and vibrant.

Overall, the ceremony came to a close with the recital of the National Anthem.

A Maths Quiz

 “A Math Maniac (A Maths Quiz)” was conducted for class X in the school premises  to improve the mental faculties of children, to test student’s knowledge in mathematics and fastness of their brains. The main aim of the competition was to help the students to think from a different perspective and also to make them more resourceful to develop academically.

“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: It is about understanding.”, keeping it in view, A Math Maniac Quiz was conducted for the Students of class X. The quiz was presented in an interactive manner and the students enthusiastically participated in it. It commenced with the declaration of the rules and regulations of the competition in front of the participants. There were ten teams in total and the quiz comprised of four rounds- Roman numeral round, Mental Maths round, Basic Mathematics operations and Identification of Mathematicians round.

The questions given in the quiz were not only appreciated by the teachers but also by the students. At the end of every round there was a question for audience that kept the interest alive among them. There was a tough challenge given by the houses to one another. After the neck to neck competition Neha Thakur, Muskan Sharma, Chinar Gupta, Ayushi grabbed the first position in Mathematics quiz. The program ended up with a motivational speech by the Principal.

Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, cited the “competition’’ as a “programme” that will help students to practice more and to improve their level of competitiveness. She inspired the students to participate in such competitions in future as well to keep their knowledge up-to-date. She congratulated the winners and awarded certificates to the winners.

On the whole, it was altogether a fruitful event for all. It was a great learning experience for the children as they enjoyed the quiz very much. The students participated with enthusiasm and zeal and tried their level best to win the quiz. 

 

Fun Filled Role Play

Role-Play competition for the students of Primary Wing was organized in the premises of school with great enthusiasm and fervour. The objective of this competition was to develop confidence and to promote the skills of effective Public speaking among the students.

“Children are great imitators, give them something great to imitate”, keeping it in view, A Role Play Competition based on the theme “My Family” was conducted for the students of standard II. It was really a fun filled and splendid event. All the actors for the role play put up their best show. The students portrayed themselves as father, mother, sister and brother, grandparents etc. with great conviction and confidence. It proved to be a great learning experience for all the children. The ideas were executed so well by the students and acting was superb.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students. She said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She applauded all the participants and awarded certificates to the winners. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life.

On the whole, the day proved to be a great learning experience for the little ones to showcase their potential and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The whole atmosphere was so spell binding and enthralling.

 

Blooming Toddler’s

Blooming Toddler’s Welcome Fiesta a Royal Theme Party was organized in the premises of school with great enthusiasm and fervour. Aiming to combine learning with fun and to develop confidence in the little ones by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of an audience. A carnival like atmosphere prevailed in the decorated campus.

In kids’ fashion show, the young rookie ‘models’ hit a high note of fashion showcasing a range of glittering and stylish attire. The gala event witnessed children walking the ramp exhibiting confidence and style. All pairs of eyes in the auditorium were glued to the bunch of ‘child’ models that mesmerized viewers with their remarkable performance. Children were dressed up as Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Elsa, Ben 10, Spiderman, Superman, Ironman, Captain America and many other beautiful characters. The tiny tots were given a chance to perform on the stage and were awarded with the title for their best costume and performance. 

The students were served snacks, juice, cupcake, Cookies, Muffin, Veg sandwich and snacks which they relished while tapping their feet at the conclusion of the event. The teachers were seen cheering and clapping for their little students who had put in so much effort to do their best.

The school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara welcomed the tiny tots and applauded the excitement with which they took part in the function. She said that extra-curricular activities help the students to overcome their stage fear, bring out their inner talent, give them a platform to build their self-confidence and explore their inner strength. The dynamic show concluded with the encouraging words of the Principal who lauded the admiral performances of the tiny tots, parents and the teachers for the success of the event and awarded the title for their best costume and performance to the winners. 

On the whole, the competition proved to be a great learning experience for the students and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents and build self-confidence.

Ceremonial Hawan

To commemorate the new session a ‘Ceremonial Hawan’ was organized in the premises with religious zeal and fervour. The Havan, though a regular & routine feature of the school activities, was especially dedicated to seek blessings of Almighty for His Grace for a fulfilling session ahead.

The most revered, the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools – Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Dr. Vijayata, Director Green Land Schools were among the galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion. The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara offered a floral welcome to the eminent guests. Students and teachers were also present with gleeful faces seeking the blessing and to be the part of this holy rites.

The ceremony started with soul striving rendering Bhajans followed by Havan with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and offerings to the sacred fire. The learned priest, Sh. Ajay Vashisht chanted the sacred mantras to purify the environment, and later the students of Class XI and XII along with their teachers poured holy offerings into sanctified fire amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras. The fragrance of the ‘Samagri’ kindled the golden flames and spread the positive vibration and energy all around. Amidst hymns and chanting of Mantras, a message of peace, spirituality and harmony was spread among the young minds on this pious occasion.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as righteous individuals and guided them to follow the principles of diligence, punctuality and discipline to achieve success in life. He further, blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years with positive energy flowing to fulfil the real purpose of the Havan.

In an enlightening address, The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, said that the auspicious ceremony was aimed at infusing a sense of devotion into the students and was conducted to introduce them to the righteous virtuous value system of the school. She emphasized upon the students the importance of following our traditions and embracing congruous new trends for a wholesome development. She encouraged one and all to carry forward the institution’s glorious legacy.

On the whole, the Havan was performed religiously under the divine fervour spirituality and concluded with an ‘Arti’ and Distribution of Prasad’. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

World Book Day

The “World Book Day” was organized in the premises of school on 23rd April 2019 with much enthusiasm. The students came together to appreciate reading. The main aim of World Book Day was to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.

In context to the Book Day, ‘Book Mark Making Competition’ and ‘Slogan Writing Competition’ was held for classes IV-V, VI – VIII and IX – X and respectively. Words and pictures geared up everybody’s mind to give a deep thought about ‘Our Real Input’ in encouraging book reading. The children took part in various fun and creative reading and writing opportunities to really promote a love of books and of reading not just for pleasure but also for a purpose.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said, “Reading is an investment, which has great returns and books are our true friends. The magic of books has been there since time immemorial. She, further, encouraged the students to read as much as they can which will add magic to their lives. She thanked and appreciated the students and the staff members for all the hard work, creativity and enthusiastic support.

Overall, the competition proved to be a tough time setter for the activity in-charges to give ranks to the winners. It was an awaking activity where everyone had a very enjoyable day and has learnt about some new books which they’d like to read next. The event was very successful as everyone left the event with a promise to read more, to open our imagination and enhance knowledge. The event was a celebration of authors, books, characters, and reading along with various fun activities.

 

The Earth Day

The Earth Day was celebrated with much enthusiasm on 22nd April 2019 in the premises of school. The aim was to sensitize the students towards their role in addressing global environmental challenges at grass root level.

The school choir presented a mellifluous song on the occasion. A week long cleanliness drive ensured that the students neatly turned out their classrooms. The tiny tots collectively participated in doing the beautiful craft work based on Earth Day. They were made to communicate few lines and slogans conveying the message of keeping surroundings clean and in turn taking care of the Mother Earth. Role plays on how Mother Earth can be saved from global warming were enacted.

To mark this day and to emphasize upon the need to save trees, all the primary section children were involved in speaking slogans like ‘Save Earth’ and ‘Go Green’. Children also participated in creative activities like slogan writing, card making, poster making and poem writing displaying their artistic and linguistic skills while showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources. Students and staff members took pledge during the occasion. The celebrations concluded with the National Anthem and the belief that the students would respect their natural inheritance and be good caretaker of their planet.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara in her address appreciated the efforts of young toddlers and added that we are fortunate to have born on Earth and reminded children of their responsibility towards “Mother Earth” and administered a pledge to protect and save our fast depleting natural resources. She motivated the students that we should join our hands together to save our mother Earth from the increasing environmental degradation and exhorted everybody to save flaura and fauna, soil and water from the unhealthy man made practices growing industrialisation and urbanisation.

On the whole , the Earth Day event had galvanized more students and parents than any other event Showing that more than ever people care are very concerned about global healing and environmental issues. The whole school was filled with heart warming and ecologically poignant artworks and displays done by students of various ages over the past month. These displays simultaneously brought big smiles and tears to the viewer’s eyes.

 

“Iam glad Iam me” a self –introductory activity

“Iam glad Iam me” a self –introductory activity was organized for the students of Class I. The day was observed with an aim to promote the skills of effective Public speaking.  

 "It is important to know yourself before you know the world", keeping it in view, a self-introduction competition “I am glad I am me!” was organized for the student of class I to enhance their oratory skills. Some of the participants spoke very confidently.  Others were motivated by the teachers and tried their level best.  The children felt on top of the world when they spoke about their school, family and hobbies.  Their attempt to hold the mic developed their socio emotional skills as well.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that such competitions help the students to improve their communication skills and learn the new ways of presenting their thoughts. She applauded all the participants and awarded certificates to the winners. She also motivated them to be sincere and diligent in academics and activities to achieve success in all the spheres of life. She was highly impressed by the act, idea formulation and act execution by the students on the topics given to them.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The event proved that the students can very well introduce themselves to the world.

 

Baisakhi Celebration

Baisakhi – the festival of harvest was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety and great enthusiasm in the premises of school. To mark the importance of this day, the school was dolled up and festooned with Baisakhi  theme and a grand celebration. The whole school came alive with a brilliant activities organized for the students.

The day started by seeking the blessings of Almighty through recital of prayer. A special assembly was organized where the students presented vibrant and colorful programs depicting the festival, followed by speeches paying tributes to martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre saluting all the martyrs who lost their lives when thousands of unarmed men, women and children were killed by the British army on the orders of General Dyer.

On this day many activities and competitions were held in the school. ‘Squash Making Activity’ was held for the students of Pre-Primary and I Std. The toddlers, actively participated in squash making activity and set the mood for the festival celebrations. The Students of primary section presented folk songs an an ‘Inter House Singing Competition’ was organized for classes II-V. The students of middle section enthusiastically participated in group dance competition. Students attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded the audience about the great heritage and culture of Punjab. A vibrant & enthralling performance of Bhangra and Giddha fascinated the audience. The hall echoed with loud music and clapping by the audience. These engaging and fun filled activities were planned in such a manner that students went home feeling confident, connected to each other, and as a deeply valued member of our school community.

A small animated video on the festival was shown to the students. They were also made aware of the importance of this festival by showcasing the Punjabi culture. The purpose was to make the students aware about the historical background, significance and relevance of Baisakhi celebrations. The students were also told about various aspects of rural Punjab, its cultural heritage through tableaux showing the sowing, ploughing, harvesting, winnowing and gathering of crop.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, apprised everyone of the importance of the festival. She also threw light on the religious and historical importance of the festival .She, further, motivated the students to celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm and energy and respect to promote harmony and brotherhood throughout the world. She acknowledged and appreciated all the students for giving such scintillating and vivacious performances.

As a whole, keeping up the tradition, the students and teachers celebrated Baisakhi in a colorful and cheerful manner. As Baisakhi is a festival of joy and celebrations, students enjoyed it in the same way. The day was full of joyous and learning for children. The entire school campus was immersed in the spirit of festivity.

World Heritage Day

The ‘World Heritage Day’ was celebrated in the premises of school with cultural and traditional fervor, gaiety and great enthusiasm. An informative and entertaining presentation on the heritage was organized to mark the importance of preserving world this day; the school was dolled up and festooned with cultural theme and grand celebrations. The whole school came alive with a brilliant cultural activities organized for the students.

A special assembly was organized to mark the importance of world heritage day. The students of Grade II to V presented trivial activities based on the development of our culture in the morning assembly, to enkindle and induce love for our country’s heritage, thus giving it a special discourse. This day was celebrated for conservation of our boundless heritage so that our generation can comprehend its importance & history and pass it on as an honor to the next generation. Several competitions were organized for the students of Std. II to V on the topic ‘Cultural Games of Punjab’. The main attractions of the day were games like Gilli Danda, Bantey, Stapu, Poshampa, Geete, Pithu Garam etc. Students participated in it with utmost enthusiasm and zeal. Vigorous participation of all students was seen in the competitions.

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 of the Middle school thoroughly enjoyed the skit, poetry recitation and dance performance which showcased the talents of our sprightly fifth graders!

Our Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara motivated and advised the students to preserve and conserve the monuments and cultural heritage of India. As these monuments are the foretellers of the past. She encouraged the students to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wide context of the great diversity of cultures and beliefs that make up the world and nation. She further motivated the students to actively participate in sports and games.

On the whole, the celebrations were marked as an endeavor to sensitize the children about the rich culture and heritage of India. A blend of various performances depicted culture of Punjab and showcased the talent of children. Students enthralled the audience with their alluring performance. It was a delight to watch the enthralling show of folk games of Punjab where students displayed their potential to win.

 

Ambedkar Jayanti

A homage was paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the auspicious occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. It was celebrated to mark the birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian and economist who was also the principal architect of the Constitution of India.

A special assembly was conducted to commemorate his teachings and works by the Green Knights. Recitation of a soulful shabad marked the beginning of the function on a religious note. The contributions of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar were recalled by all through an informative speech. Important incidents from his life were narrated to students for inculcating good values among them.

The achievements and contributions of Dr. Ambedkar were highlighted and emphasis was laid on his writing a vase and lengthiest Constitution of the world. His contributions to the uplift of lower caste people were also highlighted. Primary children, recited a few lines on his life history. The assembly concluded with the National Anthem, where all the students and teachers sang with honor and pride!

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India on his birth anniversary. She explained the impact and significance Baba Saheb had during his times. She further, motivated the students to follow Dr. Ambedkar’s footsteps and inculcate his values in their lives to achieve their aim and uplift society.

On the whole the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland. The students paid tribute to their great leader and the ‘Architect of the Indian Constitution’. They learnt that life should be great rather than long. The students dedicated their heart and soul to make it a huge success.

A Day in the Garden of Joy

Keeping in view the all-round development of the students, school conducted “A Day in the Garden of Joy” for the tiny tots of Kindergarten wing. Teaching does not need to be limited to textbooks and blackboards. With fun activities for kids, learning in school becomes an interesting and enjoyable exercise.

The tiny tots of Pre Nursery to Kg Wing enjoyed a day in the garden comprising a day packed with fun activities. This ice breaking activity included Bouncy, Toy train, Ferris wheel and other games. Students also tried learning colours names through 3 D Bowling Games. Tiny tots of KG Wing had their lunch in the garden in the company of nature. Mouthwatering snacks along with a gift for every child was the icing on the cake. Kindergarten students were keenly involved in different activities and also made a take away art and craft.

A super fun activity named color match cars painting  that involved creating wheel patterns from cars with paint while matching and learning about colours. Children drove the cars through the paint towards the matching colours. As colours are everywhere and it was a wonderful experience for children to see how colours mix and form other colours. In the gathering, the students had mix of emotions, some shy, and rest excited.

The School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that such activities assist the children to be extrovert. Even the shyest students too participated with other students in such a convenient and child friendly learning environment. The students experienced nature and its benevolence in order to be kind and affectionate. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavors.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The students  enjoyed the activity and went back full of praise. The smiles on the students’ faces were a proof of the grand success of the Fun day.

National Karate Championship

Our school broke a ceiling in the National Karate Championship by giving a scintillating performance held at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, organized by International Sports Council Inc. (Canada). Sourav Deep Singh Walia, the school student bagged third position in 55 kg weight category in National Karate championship.

After winning National Karate Competition with the glorious and outstanding achievement, he was in high spirit. He said it was a tough competition and with the blessings of Almighty he made the parents and school proud. The lad brought laurels by winning a third position in Kumite (fight).The winner of the competition thanked the Principal, the teachers and his coach for their support and was excited to get the reward of his hard work.

Jubilant with the victory, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winner and his mentor for their commendable performance. She emphasized that such notable performances aid platform for the other budding stars to bloom.  She said that the games are organized from time to time in the school to encourage children to be well-educated for physical fitness and sports. She said that sports have special significance in today's time. She showered her blessings on Sourav Deep Singh Walia and inspired the students to bring more glory and fame to their parents and school. She also highlighted that it is from this tender age the children can be molded and motivated and such competitions are a stepping stone to future success.

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the student was high. It was a proud moment for all Green Knights.

Celebration of World Health Day

The World Health Day was celebrated in the premises with varieties of participatory activities involving school children to draw their attention towards the importance of global health.

Various activities based on the theme “Verbal presentation on World Health Day” was accomplished in the form of drawing competitions and speeches. The pupils were encouraged to undertake the activities. A Talk on Food &Health was delivered in the morning assembly which reinforced the importance of balanced diet and food safety. An Art Competition was conducted for students in different groups. Vegetable drawing and painting activities were organized for the tiny tots of Pre- Primary Wing .The pupils with best presentations from each grade were awarded in order to boost them.

Thereafter, a yoga camp was organized for the students of Primary Wing. A well-developed involvement of pupils was discerned. Pupils from II to V grade, showed intense and eagerness and enjoyment in conducting the yoga asana and gave marvelous performance.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid a call on to all the grades and persuaded the children for their engagement at a large scale. She said that the school has always stood by the cause of social regeneration. Addressing the assembly, she recognized the full worth of their presentations and motivated them for always being conscious for their health. She said that students must follow good healthy habits like eating nutritious food and do the physical activity every day. All must take care of personal hygiene and cleanliness of their neighbourhood. Then only one can lead a healthy style.

On the whole, this day was observed to mark the founding of WHO. It was a unique experience to come together for one day to promote actions that can improve our health. The students celebrated it with great aplomb by enhancing awareness about it.At the end of the day the students understood to enjoy the glow of good health, exercise and a balanced meal.

 

The new session of the school starts from 4thApril 2019

The new session of the school starts from 4thApril 2019.The teachers welcomed all the students on the commencement of the new session 2019-20.

The beginning of the session was marked with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm among the students. After the examination fever, it was the time to enter the school with new energy and fresh new vibes. Armed with brand new bags, uniform and stationery, students entered the school with mixed feelings of excitement and fear. Students grabbed their backpacks and sported their newest back-to-school outfits.

The day started with soul striving rendering prayer. Excitement and enthusiasm was at high among the students where there was an eagerness to meet the friends as well as admission to the new level. The classes were beautifully decorated and filled the students with pride.  The day was filled with fun activities for the students preparing them for new challenges and exciting opportunities that the new session brings.

The class in charges welcomed the students with a tilak, welcome notes, stationery etc. as a token of love.  Initially, the students settled down in their new classes and met their new teachers which was followed by a walk through with various facilities and sections designed for various activities which includes activity zone, library, art & craft, music room, dance room and play area. Most of their time was spent in playing, solving puzzles, enjoying on swings, taking nature walk, clay modeling, storytelling, coloring and painting and exploring activity zone. Entire faculty members helped kids to get adjusted and be comfortable in the school environment.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that a good beginning makes a big difference. She congratulated the students on graduating to higher classes. She wished all students of Green Land family- a fun filled session ahead. She further said that one should make sure to begin this academic year with new hopes and positive mindset to make it brighter chapter in the school life full of knowledge and learning.

As a whole, the day was full of fun and excitement. Everyone had a great day!

 

The result for the session 2018-19 from Pre. Nsy to VIII.

The result for the session 2018-19 was declared in the school on 2nd April 2019 from Pre. Nsy to VIII .The school bore a festive look as the school premises was all aglow with the cheerful and exalted mood on the declaration of annual result of the students. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” This statement is aptly proved by the Greenknights. A little progress each day adds up to big results. And here comes the big day for Greenknights. It is the time that is awaited the most by students and their parents alike, the time that affirms their faith in hard work shapes their dreams into reality and motivates them to set higher goals.

As every coin has two sides, some students looked nervous yet excited about their result.  The school bore a festive look to make the students feel special as it was the most important day of their life. Various charts, slogans and display were prepared for the students. A selfie corner was prepared for the students to capture the memories of their annual result. The students and parents looked very jubliant on this day.
The school staff welcomed the kindergarten wing parents and students to receive their progress report and many teachers greeted them in children’s favourite cartoon characters. The school premises buzzed with giggling sounds of tiny tots who were very excited to see Chotta Bheem and Doremon in their school. They enjoyed talking to them and sharing sweets. They were very happy to receive their result in a very unique style.

Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, the Revered Chairman of Chain of Green Land School congratulated the students for their superb accomplishment in the annual result.  He stimulated the students to toil in the same manner to reach the zenith of success and let their country be proud of them. He also appreciated the painstaking efforts taken by the students and staff members.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily applauded all the students who have shown excellence in academics over the year and have got through final exams with flying colors. She motivated the students to make hard work key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She further wished the students to get plentiful opportunities to expand their knowledge and groom their skills in the forthcoming session that commences from April 4, 2019!

Over all, it was the most exciting day of the academic year, the day on which the heart beat the fastest. The school premises were charged with excitement, vigor and happiness on stupendous performance of students in class their annual result. An overflow of zeal and fervor swamped in the entire campus.

 

Teacher Training Workshop

A one day 'Teacher Training Workshop' of Cambridge English Language Assessment was organized in the school to develop the teaching learning strategies to train students for Young Learners Exam, Key and Preliminary English Test and for the First and Advanced Certificate of English from Cambridge, U.K.

This seminar offered school teachers the opportunity to understand the complexities of English language acquisition and delves into ways and means to overcome these challenges. It offered a variety of methods to facilitate English language learning through a communicative approach and links these methods to Cambridge English exams. The aim of the seminar was to introduce English as a skill and highlight how Cambridge English can contribute to acquiring this.

The workshop began with a very creative introductory session. It was an enjoyable ice-breaking exercise and it was observed that teachers were quite engrossed in the exercise. This was followed by a deliberation on the Cambridge exam pattern and an introduction to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).The workshop was further divided into four parts. Each part focused on one of the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Teacher Support Programme was designed to introduce teachers to the Cambridge English exams. This included information about the format of each question paper and classroom activities.

The workshop provided a comprehensive range of professional development and resources for teachers in their professional journey. It was a learning experience, as it helped the teachers to adopt various techniques to make the teaching and learning process more effectively. It also encouraged the teachers to reflect on and take greater responsibility for their teaching as a facilitator and to become more innovative in their classroom practice.

The session triggered a profusion of engrossment and gusto among the teachers with a considerable focus on activity based teaching so that students develop greater interest in language competence and do really well in exams. The teachers who attended were exceptional in their desire to explore and engage with suggested approaches to the teaching and utilization of exam focused techniques. The teacher involvement produced intense and detailed discussion with animated practice.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara thanked the resource persons with a souvenir and shared her belief that this initiative of Cambridge U.K would definitely enhance teaching competencies of the teachers. She said that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improve outcomes for learners and these training workshops provide hands on experience for teachers under the guidance of experienced facilitators. She appreciated the untiring efforts of the trainers to guide the teachers and also congratulated all the participants on successfully completing the training.

To sum up, it was a well thought-out, well – conducted and informative workshop. It was a very interactive, engaging and an insightful session. The workshop was praised and applauded by everyone present and it paved the path further for excellence and hard work. It helped teachers prepare for a lifetime of success in the classroom.

 

Holi Festival

Holi – the festival of colours was celebrated in the school premises with religious fervor and enthusiasm. It was a beautiful spring day when the pre-primary wing and the staff got together in the school premises to celebrate the festival.

The staff and the tiny tots applied “Abeer” and “Gulal” on each other’s face. Our school experienced a true explosion of colours and children had a great time. This kind of activity helps children to understand the importance of rich Indian culture and heritage of India. On this occasion a painting competition was organized for the tiny tots of  K.G. Wing. The whole atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement. The students applied tilak on the forehead of the parents. To enhance the pleasure of celebration and teach them the real importance of this colourful festival, the teachers told the students that this festival marks the victory of good over evil through the story of king Hiranakashyap and his son Prahlad.

The function was celebrated with a special morning assembly the students were given demonstrations regarding this festival and made aware about World Water Day through speech. A Hand Painting Activity was organized where blooming buds of the pre-primary wing painted their hands and gave impressions to their teachers as a memory.

The Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, greeted the students and added that this colourful festival, being a symbol of love and merriment, gives an opportunity to connect with our dear ones and provides a chance to live a fresh and vibrant life. She, moreover, emphasized that, this Holi, we should add colour not only to our celebrations but to the world around us by saving water on the occasion of  Holi and World Water Day. She wished the management, staff students and parents a safe and colourful Holi.

The facilitators along with the students enjoyed the festival by playing colours with each other. In the end, the colours were distributed among the children to play Holi.
On the whole the festival of fun excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone.

National Science Day

National Science Day was celebrated in the school premises to commemorate the invention of ‘The Raman Effect’ by the Veteran Indian Physicist, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. It is celebrated every year to widely spread a message about the importance of science used in the daily life of the people and to discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for the development in the field of science.

A number of activities were organized in the school on this day. In the morning assembly students gave speeches on the History and Importance of the National Science Day. The celebrations included screening of science movies to foster joyful learning among students. A Power Point Presentation was shown to students as it covered the theme of National Science Day 2019 ‘Science For  The People And The People For The Science’. The main aim was to provide a scientific temper in the minds of youngsters to spread the message of the importance of science and its application in the daily life of people.

While addressing to the students, Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students about the importance of this day. She motivated the students on the general aspects of science and its application to technology and product development. She exhorted the students to cultivate a scientific temper in their day-to-day lives and follow principles of hygienic living. She said we all should take a pledge to abide by the theme to use science for building nation and not for destruction.

On the whole National Science Day was celebrated to raise awareness among youngsters about development in science field. 

 

A Great Hero-Indian Air Force (IAF) Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

All the staff members and students of the school expressed their happiness for the home back of A Great Hero-Indian Air Force (IAF) Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. We all are proud of his courage and sense of duty and his exemplary courage. We all appreciate his valour and grit. He held his calm in the face of adversity. He is an inspiration for our students as he gives a great message to everyone to always ready to sacrifice their lives for the motherland.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara was elated to see the spirit of students for their love for the real hero of the country. She really admired the zeal of students to be happy for the IAF officer Abhinandan to come back home without any injury and setting an example for millions of youth for our country.

Mother Tongue Day

“A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language”
by Gaston Bachelard.

Matribhasha Diwas (Mother Tongue Day) was celebrated in the school by organizing day-long activities in two languages –Mother Tongue Hindi and Regional Language Punjabi. The objective behind celebrating this day was to promote linguistic & cultural diversity, to highlight the important role of languages that play in preserving and developing our heritage.

Students from Classes I to VIII impressively showed their writing skills by Sulekh Writing in Hindi and Gurmukhi Writing in Punjabi. Some of the highlighting activities like writing name of teachers, name of members in the family motivated the students to enhance their basic neatness in writing and they explore their language knowledge with different hues and flavors. The participants very enthusiastically participated. This activity was mainly to encourage the students to learn basic language skills in mother tongue. It was a pleasant sight to watch those tiny hands working with their pencils and erasers to create a letter as beautiful as they could and recall all spellings and styles require to write in mother tongue and regional language.

Addressing the students, the revered Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara praised and applauded the efforts of the students. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She advised the children to use the pure form of the language rather than “Hinglish” and develop an interest in our rich culture by reading and writing more for pleasure. Further she said that we are living in that nation which is blessed with many regional languages. It was a day when we bow to the love for our mother tongues. We should proudly say “Hindi hain ham watan hai Hindustaan hamaaraa”, irrespective of the languages that we speak and irrespective of the place we hail from.

On the whole, languages connect us and break down barriers when we unite to nurture the best in us and help each other succeed. Happy Mother Tongue Day!”

 

Handwriting and Calligraphy Competition

“Our handwriting style depicts our personality traits”

An English Calligraphy and Handwriting Competition was conducted in the school in order to improve presentation skills and to inculcate habit of good handwriting among students. All students from Class I to VIII participated in this competition with great enthusiasm and showed excellent creativity through their writing skills.

The aim of the competition was to encourage the students to write neatly and present the content in proper manner. In this competition, all students exhibited their writing skills in different forms of calligraphy like Old English, Humming Bird. The assessment was done by a selected panel of teachers on the basis of writing style, curves and patterns, legibility and neatness, beautification etc.

This event was held in view of the changing ways of communication due to growing interest in computers. In the era of technology, handwriting skills have been forgotten these days. So to overcome these problems this competition is regularly done in the school premises.

At the end of the competition, the results were announced by the school Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and she appreciated all participants’ spirit of learning and congratulated the winners. She said that the adolescents of today should be encouraged to write properly and for this, such type competitions turn out to be very meaningful for the students. Since calligraphy not only improves writing skills but also teaches students about their unique structure and the beauty of the language.

 

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

The staff and the students of the school paid obeisance to ‘Guru Ravidas Ji’ on his  birth anniversary. On this auspicious day insightful teachings of Guru Ravidas have been framed in the form of shabads and bhajans, which make the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speeches on the life history of Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, paid floral tribute to Sant Ravidas Ji. She described Him as a social religious reformer, a philosopher and Theosphist. She said that Guru Ravidas Ji was one of those great saints who contributed in a big way in removal of the ills of the society. He propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. His pure thoughts and ideals have a profound impact on society. She further added that like Guru Ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow His teachings sincerely we can build a better world.

Pay Homage to CRPF

The staff and students of the School paid homage to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnels who died in suicide bomb attack at Lethpora in Pulwama by the militants on their convoy. A special morning assembly was organized in the school where all the students and staff members observed silence prayer to pay tribute to these pious souls. All were in mourning and their eyes were moist when children sang "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo” to remember the sacrifice of our brave heroes. Further, the slogans against terrorism were raised by the students in the assembly. All staff members paid their heartfelt condolences tobrave-heart HEROES, who gave their lives.May their holy souls rest in peace and May God give strength to all their loved ones left behind.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti  Sachdev Pujara  requested the students to be  brave and remain patient against the cowardice act of terrorists. She said that we as responsible citizens should always ready to face such challenges and always condemn this type of attacks on our brave heroes. Further she added that our India is a peace loving and secular country and inspires the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.She paid her deepest condolence for the families of martyrs and prayed God to give them strength to overcome this difficult time. They are the heroes and may all remember their sacrifice.

Intra Class Spell Bee

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

An Intra Class Spell Bee was organized in the school for the students of Classes KG to V, aimed to improve their spellings, to  increase their vocabularies, to learn new concepts , to develop correct English usage and to add new words to the active vocabulary of the students. The tiny tots participated with great enthusiasm and dueled through the toughest words to prove their mettle. A thorough orientation was done by the mentors before the event in the format of learning cum fun filled competition.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara admired competitive spirit of the students and also commended them on their level of interest and enthusiasm sportsmanship. While addressing to the students, she said that such types of competitions make students aware of the using new spellings in their day to day life and the usage of many unfamiliar words. It serves two educational purposes. One, as a platform that inspires students to showcase their improved skills. And two, as an instrument that hones their command over their language. It was a wonderful learning experience for all the little ones and served to enrich and encouraged them to learn new words. The winners were felicitated with the merit certificates.

Birthday of Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj

The Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji was celebrated with great devotion and zeal. The main motive to celebrate this day was to impart the values, morals, principles and teachings of the great Guru among the students. The festive event commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with Shabad enchantings by school choir, which empowered the gathering and ambience with religious essence. Everyone was engrossed with heart and soul during Shabad Kirtan. Speech by teachers and students acknowledged the gathering with the eventful life of divine soul Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and his teachings inculcating the feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara directed the students that they should imbibe his teachings and try to reform themselves for the sake of humanity and to attain eternity. She added that the aura of our spiritual Guru is all around us, showering His blessings and mentoring our path generously. We don’t get such love and affection anywhere else which we feel here. She also titled Him as the living master, a spiritual, illustrious, leader, mystic poet and humanitarian who wrote an extensive collection of books on spirituality.

Conclusively the celebration of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday filled the tenor with spirituality.

 

Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami , the festival marking the start of spring and Holi Seasons was celebrated in the school with religious fervor. The ambience was filled with jubilation.The children arrived dressed in radiant shades of yellow, which is both the colour of Spring and that associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning who is worshipped on the occasion. The spring of joy took over when a prayer ceremony worshipping Goddess Saraswati was led by offerings of spring flowers by all the students & staff of the school and distribution of Prasad amongst all.

A special assembly was held on this day. It started with the children and teachers singing ‘Saraswati Vandana’. This was followed by a presentation on the various aspects of the festival. Children carried their books with them to attain the blessings of ‘Maa Saraswati’. They also learnt about the importance of showing respect to books as they are repositories of wisdom and knowledge. The assembly concluded with an inspirational song which was sung by the students.

To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. Dal Pasting Activity was organized for tiny tots. The students of K.G. wing sought blessings from the Goddess of Knowledge. Yellow gaudy costumes and traditional jewellery worn by tiny tots caught the eyes of the beholders. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’ as it signifies cheerfulness, wisdom, auspiciousness and intellectuality, is a symbol of spring. Students brought a delicious savoury yellow in their tiffin as well and enjoyed their nutrimeal while dining together.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara motivated the students to be progressive learners, setting big goals and putting dedicated efforts as a promising and flourishing human harvest. She said that the festival signifies the happiness and comes to brighten up our lives and bless us with the joys that last throughout the year. She also emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment.

 

Farewell Shin-Dig

The 'Farewell Shin-Dig' for  the outgoing class XII batch of 2018-19 was organised in the school with full fervour and vigour. The luminaries who adorned the occasion were Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, Smt. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of School Trust, the Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara & other eminent guests along with the staff members. The evening was a fiesta devoted to the years spent together with friends and teachers to reminisce joyous moments. It was a day of mixed emotions of  happiness and sorrow for the students as well as for the teachers to bid goodbye and official send of.  

 The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp. The students were welcomed traditionally by applying ‘Tilak’. The programme was painstakingly arranged by class XI students as they wanted to make this occasion a truly memorable for their seniors.  The highlight of the function was the beautiful cultural presentation. The students put forth a mix of scintillating dance performances, entertaining theatre, melodious songs and pulsating music that rocked everyone.

The members of the Head Council delivered speeches expressing gratitude to their mentors and teachers for their invaluable contribution in making the journey a memorable one. Rajveer and Ridhima of Class XI in their speech wished good luck to their seniors for their future endeavours and be successful in all fields.

A special cultural programme showcased the multiple talents of class XI students. The jesting comical Choreography presenting anxiety of board exams filled everyone’s heart with humour. A mesmerizing duet dance performance by Manish and Prayatan aptly set the momentum for the other stage performances. The pick of the day was the Bhangra event, where both juniors and seniors enthralled the gathering with their rhythmic dance steps.

Class XII students grew sentimental and emotional as they recalled their happy memories of more than 10 long years in the school. They thanked their mentors and gave a token of gratitude to their Honourable Chairman, the Principal and teachers for helping them find their purpose in life with a promise to come back to their Alma Mater.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated everyone for this gala day and showered his blessings on the students and said that the efforts, determination and confidence in students are appreciable. He extended his good wishes to them for a bright, successful and prosperous future and to perform well in the Board exams. He said that he look forward to see an IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS officers among the students and will reward him/her Rs. 11 Lakhs to honour in bringing the name of the parents and school high.

While addressing to the students, The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara blessed the outgoing batch and appreciated their efforts for enthusiastically participating in varied competitions raising the level of perfection. She wished them good luck to make a mark in the world outside, carrying forth the school motto of 'Be Good, Do Good, Be one.'

The students enjoyed the scintillating cultural treat. After the cultural programme, everyone assembled in the hall for refreshments and dance. The students danced to their heart’s content to the music belted out by the DJ.  Many were seen clicking pictures of friends and teachers – capturing memories of school forever.

The students at this threshold of new beginnings greeted one another with their glittering eyes, sunny smiles and warm hugs.

Thus ended a beautiful evening marked with both happiness and sorrow.

LSSC Solo Singing

“Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.”

Palak Thakur the student of class VIII emerged victorious by bringing  Third position in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Solo Singing Competition. She sang melodious Punjabi Folk Song and was exuberant on her success. Palak said that music is her passion and she every day practises as dreams to be an Indian Idol.  Her sincere efforts and participation give wings to her dreams.

The Principal of the revered school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated her and other participants also. She appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and their talents. She inspired them to keep on attaining laurels in future as well.

Martyrs' day of Mahatma Gandhi Ji

Martyrs’ Day was observed on 30th January, 2019 in the school to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi-The Father Of Nation and to honour the soliders who sacrificed their life defending the sovereignty of the nation. The Morning Assembly started by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi followed by his favourite prayer song “Hey Ram”. The inspirational thoughts of Gandhi reverberated in the assembly. Poems to motivate the young generation were recited by the students.

The students and staff also observed silence prayer to pay tribute for the Father of the Nation. A Short Documentary Movie on the life of Mahatma Gandhi was shown which presented his trials and tribulations and relentless efforts in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara paid homage to Gandhi Ji and other martyrs who fought for the freedom, glory, welfare and progress of our nation. She gave a message on the principles of Bapuji and added that this day is chosen to honour our brave martyrs who laid their lives for the country and we can never forget the contribution of our brave leaders who braced the storm of the British Raj and ushered in the dawn of freedom. Further she stressed on the need for values in the present scenario and inspire the students to take a pledge to make this world a better place for all.

The assembly concluded with the soul stirring and motivational song “Ae mere watan ke logo”, sung with passion by the students.

Lala Lajpat Rai

The Birth Anniversary of ‘Lala Lajpat Rai’, the great freedom fighter of our country was celebrated on 28th January, 2019 in the school. The main motive to celebrate this day was to remind the students about his sacrifice while sustaining serious injuries in leading non-violent protest against the Simon Commission in 1928.

On this day, the school organised a special assembly. Inspirational speeches were conducted by the students and teachers narrating the significance of the day. The students were told that Lala Lajpat Rai was given the title of ‘The Lion of Punjab’ and he was one of the three extremist members of the Indian National Congress who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the country. Besides a freedom fighter, he was a prolific writer.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara explained the main teachings of Lala Lajpat Rai. She added that he played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement and he was popularly known as Punjab Kesari. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. She also focused on how the teachings and way of living of freedom fighters could still help in solving present day problems occurring in our country. She also mentioned the books written by Lala Lajpat Rai such as ‘History of Arya Samaj’ and ‘Swaraj and Social Change’.

On the whole the atmosphere was patriotic and blissful everywhere.

National Voter's Day

National Voter’s Day was celebrated on 25th January, 2019 in the school with great fervor and enthusiasm. It is celebrated every year to spread awareness about the necessity of voting and to encourage young generation towards the voting rights. It is a day to celebrate the right to vote and vibrant democracy of India. The celebration started with the speeches and recitation of poems with the theme of  ‘Relevance and significance of Right to Vote’ and ‘Can Right to Vote leads to good governance?’.

While addressing to the students, Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students about the importance of this day. She stressed that voting was the way of expression of opinion and brings change for the better. She added that this day aims at increasing the enrolment of voters, especially to encourage participation of newly eligible young voters and ensure universal adult franchise. She motivated the students to pass on this message to all the adults in their families and neigbourhood to always cast their vote being unbiased.

On the whole National Voters Day was celebrated to raise awareness among youngsters about their rights. 

On the whole the atmosphere was patriotic and blissful everywhere.

Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose

To instill dedication, sincerity and fighting spirit among students, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid tribute to our Charismatic leader Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The day was celebrated as‘Des Prem Diwas’.

On this occasion, Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff members and the students offered floral tribute to the great soul of our nation Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. As a mark of tribute, a  special assembly was organized by the students which comprised of thoughts and teachings of Netaji.  A speech on the life and achievements of Netaji was delivered. Slogans like “Freedom is not given, it is taken” and “You give me blood and I will give you Independence!” reminded about his great sacrifice for the freedom of our country.

During this patriotic day, tiny tots from Kindergarten came dressed up in Netaji’s attire and represented “Desh Prem Divas” in order to re-memorize his great sacrifice towards the country. They were all thrilled and excited while they replicated one of the legendary figure on the stage.They sang patriotic rhymes and attributed the illustrious leaders as great patriots and men of action.

The revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara salute Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 122nd birth anniversary. She added that his valour played a major role in freeing India from colonialism and he was a great intellectual who always thought about the interests & well being of the marginalised sections of society.  She also extorted the students to always remember the great leaders who fought for our freedom and recognize their contribution.

Thus, the event was a successful in inculcating the feeling of patriotism, leadership, promises and hope among students.

 

71st Army Day Celebrated

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 71st Army Day with fervour and pride in the school premises. The day was celebrated on January 15 to commemorate the day when Lieutenant General KM Cariappa took over General Sir Francis Butcher as Commander-in-Chief of India on January 1949.

A special peace assembly was organised for tiny tots. Each one of them introduced themselves in terms of nation, culture and heritage. The students brought their presentation to a harmonious end by holding hands as one to the song, "We are the world, We are the children". The assembly was successful in striking a chord among all present deepening the realization that our biggest identity is in being human. Students of primary wing paid their tribute to the gallant Indian Army through various activities like power point presentations, rhymes and poster makings. Students of Kindergarten were dressed in a soldier attire and recited lovely Patriotic and Peaceful poems. Every student felt proud to have had the opportunity to show our gratitude to the Indian Army – men who, willingly and selflessly, are always ready to sacrifice their lives for the country and serve us with a smile.

The principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara urged students to come united for peace, to fight against terrorism and stand altogether for the safety of mankind as it is the high time for generation should be made aware regarding respect for fellow beings despite of caste, creed, sex & colour. The day has been marked to memorize the daring and bold Indian soldiers who lost their lives while protecting their nation.

 

Birth Anniversary of 10th Guru of Sikhs ‘Guru Gobind Singh Ji’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of 10th Guru of Sikhs ‘Guru Gobind Singh Ji’, with great zeal and enthusiasm. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

The pious day commemorated with obeisance to the holy soul & Shabad Gayan by the students of the school. Life history of Guru Ji was narrated on this occasion. Little ones of Primary wing acted as ‘Panj Pyaras’. It was really a wonderful and appreciable efforts made by the students. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. The atmosphere was devotional and blissful everywhere. Shabad Kirtan was performed by the senior students who filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat. The students were fascinated to learn how the Guru acquired the stature as both saint and soldier. All the students and staff members showed their love towards their guru performed the sewa with full dedication.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara while wishing ‘Happy Gurupurab’ explained the main teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

 

LOHRI – the harvest festival of Punjab

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated LOHRI – the harvest festival of Punjab in school premises with a lot of exuberance and funfair. With a view to add vibrance to the occasion of Lohri, a ‘Fete’ was organized. The mood on the campus was upbeaten and the students were totally absorbed in the festive spirit of Lohri.

The celebration was initiated by lighting the sacred bonfire by the School Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff members and students giving a fresh start to the first month of new year i.e. ‘Maaghi’. The Principal of the school made the students and teachers understand the significance of sacred fire which burns all the ill omens and make every one pure as the light emerges from the fire. She said that Such festivals and celebrations help us to preserve our culture, traditions and customs. She added that the festivals are not only meant for celebration. Its an opportunity to educate kids about our culture and traditions and school hold upon themselves the responsibility to educate them about the festivals by engaging them in fun activities.

The programme was started with speeches of students highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri, which ushers in the cheerful spring season bidding adieu to the dull winter. The students and teachers dressed in traditional Punjabi attire sang songs immersed in rich cultural folklore of Punjab. Gajak, jaggery and peanuts were offered to the sacred fire and were also distributed among the students. Melodious Lohri Songs were also sung by the students & teachers. Some were singing in praise of “Dulha Bhatti”, others were singing in the praise of festival.

To add colour to this gala event a cultural and musical show was also organised. The folk songs and dances added the festive spirit in everyone’s heart and well depicted the significance of this festival. The children had a gala time as they danced around the holy bonfire and offered their prayers for the prosperity of the nation. The students organized around 30 stalls of various fun games and eatables in the fair which proved as a real sense of enjoyment for all of them. Archery, Haunted House, Tambola, Tye-Tye Fish, Hook the Fish, Tatto, Nail Art, Bangles, Play station, Lottery, Snakes &amp; Ladders, Marbles, Hit The Pyramid, Hit the Wickets, Ring the Toss and many more games upbeat the mood of the students. Students were very excited to click their photos in different poses and in Punjabi attire in Photo Corner - Picto Booth. The fete is incomplete without mentioning the ‘Stalls of tempting Eatables’. There were also a variety of flavoured food stalls like Bhel Puri, Sweet Corn, Pav Bhaji, Maggi, Gol Gappe, Chhole Kulche, Samosa, Frooti, Juice, Cold Drink, Gachak, Rewari and many more.

The main attraction of the funfair was Halloween House which made the spectators eerie and frightened at the sight of scary witches, hanging bats and ghosts. D.J. Party time enthralled all as it witnessed the enthusiasm and energy of the students on Giddha, Bhangra and other dance beats.

As kite flying is a rage during Lohri and students enjoyed flying beautifully designed kites like miniatures or big kites with dragons faces and of different shapes. An air full of joy was blowing with a strong competition was witnessed where students flew their colourful kites in the beautiful surroundings, running and ducking in an attempt to keep their kites airborne for as long as possible.

On the whole, the celebrations raised to its boom and grandeur which filled the days with fun and religious fervour.

 

Alphabet Day Conducted

Keeping this in view the all round development of the students, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted the ‘Alphabet Day’ for the tiny tots of Kindergarten wing.

During this event, kids in their unique attire were very happy. Children came dressed up in their colourful costumes representing one of the letters and speaking confidently about that alphabet with the phonic sound. They were all thrilled and excited when they replicated many characters, fruits and personalities of alphabet they were depicting on the stage.  There was a lot of enthusiasm and excitement as the little ones walked forward displaying their vibrant costumes.  They spoke few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable. The spectators were truly mesmerized to see the devices and gadgets incarnated on the stage.  The event brought an amiable ambience and each participant left the stage with prolonged deafening applauses.

The revered Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about the alphabet with the phonic sounds clearly and confidently. She added that teaching the alphabet is a foundational skill for kids to learn in order to be able to read and write. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fulfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talent. The greatest gift the school is giving the children are the confidence and wings of imagination at the early stage of development.

Christmas Day 2018

A Cherished Christmas celebration were organized in the premises of school which was decorated with holy wreaths, stars, balloons & festoons. In the morning assembly, school choir sang Christmas carols in the praise of Lord Jesus Christ. The harmonious compositions pleased the mind & soul and soothed the conscience. The ambience of Christmas was all set with the atmosphere filled with joyful and wonderful dance performances.

The programme began with the energetic dance by kids on ”Jingle bell, Jingle bell”.The students enthralled the audience by a Christmas Carol which was presented with grace and charm .The vibrant performance of the children thrilled and captivated everyone. Further the students of the senior classes gave speeches in English and in hindi to highlight the importance of the festival. They emphasized the importance of caring and sharing and spreading goodness all around. The Contest to decorate Christmas tree were also held in the classes. This contest highlighted the student’s creativity and ingenuity as they worked at a frenetic pace and innovatively displayed their presentation with a riot of colours.

Tiny tots were dressed up in Santa Claus and charming fairies. They were all bustling with cheer & energy. Christmas cakes and goodies were distributed to the students by the Santa. At the end, Santa Claus came and asked the children to say goodbye to bad habits and adopt one good habit as a resolution for the New Year.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. She said that Christmas brings cheer and love and we celebrated it with the same fervour, spreading the message of love and joy among our children. She added that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. She encouraged the students to emulate the teachings and noble thoughts preached by Jesus Christ.

The school was drenched with the festivity and students seemed charming.

 

BHOOMI PUJAN FOR AUDITORIUM

14 Dec, 2018 indeed was a special day for the management, staff, students and parents of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, as the day was marked with the official start of construction work by laying the foundation stone for the New School Auditorium in the school premises with the pious hands of the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra. Other eminent dignitaries were also present on this most awaited occasion. The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and staff members welcomed all the eminent guests on this day. Students were also present with gleeful faces on this ceremony. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

The foundation stone was then sealed and moved into the excavation pit where the Bhoomi Pujan held with the traditional and ceremonial rites. All the rituals were very well performed under the stewardship of the learned priest Sh. Ajay Vashisht. He led the ceremony by enchanting the hymns and religious mantras and later he blessed that area by sprinkling the Holy Water.

The upcoming spacious auditorium hall will have a capacity of accommodating more than 1,000 audiences powered with advanced lighting and sound systems and other technologies needed for theatre and cultural performances. In the coming New Year, the students will showcase their talent in cultural and other school activities on this huge and exquisite platform beautifully designed by the proficient architects.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of the school said that it had always been perceived that the Auditorium should always be made its own premises which would be in keeping with its autonomous character. He tagged it as a top priority project and promised to get the work done with much-needed facility operational within few months.He also exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as righteous individuals. He blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years.

The School Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the entire Green Land Family on the start of Hi-tech School Auditorium. She also thanked Dr. Rajesh Rudhra for giving his selfless support to the school which always has a great impact in moulding ourselves for the integral dimension of the growth of this great institution. This outstanding infrastructure speaks volume about the taste, magnanimity and aesthetic sense of our honourable Chairman sir as he always spend lavishly to give the best of everything to your students. She showered her blessings and urged the students to work with more devotion and dedication. She advised the students to walk down the right path and to strive for the best in life.

The ceremony ended religiously under the divine fervor & spirituality which even leaves an excitement and happiness on the faces of students, staff and management.

 

Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

A religious programme was organized in the school to honour the Great Sacrifice of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji who is known as “Hind Di Chaadar”. The school Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff and the students paid obeisance to the holy soul Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day.

On this occasion a special Morning Assembly was organized on a spiritual note with the school prayer. The students were given an insight into the life of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, his teachings and philosophy. The ideology and sacrifice of the great Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was discussed by the teachers of the school. A Power Point Presentation was shown to students as it covered a wide range of topics, such as the nature of Guru ji, human attachments, body, mind, sorrow, dignity, service, death and deliverance.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara gave a message to the students that they should follow the path and principles of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji who undertook supreme sacrifice for the protection of the fundamental rights of people which were being exploited by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. She also told the students that Guru Sahib gave us the uniqueness to stand out in action and reaction. A gift we cannot afford to lose.

On the whole, the event restored the religious sanctity and courteousness with the recital of Gurmantra - Waheguru.

 

11th Annual Prize Distribution Function - 2018 and Cultural Fest - Folklore of Punjab

Honouring and appreciating the achievers with accolades, the 11th Annual Prize Distribution Function-2018 and Cultural Fest - Folklore of Punjab was organized on 8th December, 2018 in the school premises amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation. The evening was reserved for a gala presentation. The celebration was bound to be a befitting occasion for the spontaneous outburst in a wide range of creativity. Sh. R. J. Khanderao (Joint Secretary), Regional Director, CBSE, Panchkula graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. The celebration as scheduled, started in the evening with the warm floral welcome of the Chief Guest by the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools – Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Dr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Dr. Vijayata and the Principal of the host school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were the councilors and other renowned personalities of Ludhiana Mr. Vipin Vinayak, Mr. Harminder Singh Khinda, Mr. Harjinder Pal Lali, Mr. Sukhdev Bawa, Mr. Yashpal Chaudary, Mr. Kuldeep Janda, Mr. Anil Malhotra, ex-councillor Mr. Surinder Chhinda, Mr. Rajnish Jain, Pandit Ajay Vashisht, Bhagat Parveen Kumar, Mr. Bhinder and also the Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Ritu, Mrs. Aruna Kapil; Mr. Ravi Kalra and the other eminent members of the school management committee.

All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band with a scintillating display of bagpipes and drums. The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by invoking on spiritual divinity with ‘Ganesh Vandana’. A musical feast was presented by the school’s orchestra group in the form of an orchestral train journeying through various cities of Punjab, celebrating the diverse forms of folk music.

The speech by Junior Head Girl of the school, Anvesha portrayed how the school is impacting change through numerous opportunities embedded into the school space. The function included a series of thematic performances. Kindergarten Dance titled ‘ Kid-O-Joy ’ was performed, leaving the spectators mesmerized. The chief attraction of today’s programme was a unique presentation on legendary persons of Punjab who has brought great glory to the state and country with their achievements. The accomplishments of proud personalities were highlighted motivating the youngsters to follow those role models.

Play - ‘Raavi Paar’ presented by the students was an exclusive presentation. The central character was Darshan Singh who was one among many struck in the flood of people across the borders in 1947. The play depicted the agony of losing family and home, the ruins of partition and the pain of migration. The presentation was laudable indeed.

The students presented their foundation of talents during this fantastic series of presentations. The most riveting performance was “Bollywood v/s Pollywood Dance” which won an unceasing applause from the audience showing the glimpses of Bollywood and Pollywood journey. Another fervent Bollywood dancing, ‘Cine Magic’ added élan to the function.

Punjabi play ‘Toya’ was staged signifying and emphasizing on the comic system elements of corrupt system in our country. It was not just an entertainer but came with an important message emphasizing on the reformation of the mind and transforming ourselves into better persons. The Show was a sumptuous feast for the eyes and the ears.

The cosmic celebration comprised of colorful & vibrant performances by the students, theatrical extravaganzas and the prize distribution ceremony for the scholastic and co-scholastic achiever. While the students celebrated the day in all vibrancy, the school awarded meritorious students in different fields for their State, National and International achievements.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara presented the annual school report highlighting the achievements of the students in the field of academics, sports and co-curricular activities. She also spoke about the year-round activities conducted in the school. A Power point presentation was shown along with it. She congratulated the achievers and encouraged them to perform even better in future. She remarked that the show aimed to bring forth the culture and tradition of Punjab in all its glory. In her Vote of thanks she appreciated the effort of students and teachers in making the event a great success.

Chairman - Dr. Rajesh Rudhra felicitated the staff and the students for putting up such an extravagant show titled ‘Folklore of Punjab’. He stated that our vision is to create a society of progressive, thinking individuals who will contribute to the intellectual development of the global Community by initiating positive changes in the social fabric. Education or success, he opined, is incomplete or futile without keeping in view the goal of serving one’s country never being oblivious of the fact that ‘Our motherland is better than heaven.’ He congratulated the achievers who were awarded for their excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities and motivated the students to continue their toil and attain greater heights in life.

The most memorable moments of the function were marked by the precious words of advice and appreciation by the Chief Guest Sh. R. J. Khanderao during an address to the students and parents. He lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a message oriented programme showing culture of Punjab. A student is a celebrity while he performs in his school and one must appreciate the glory of their celebration. He urged parents to encourage and praise their children for their good work and achievements’ more than criticizing them, as appreciation gives them indomitable strength to face the world.

The vibrant music, breath taking colours and highly coordinated movement set the tone for various folk dances, where students performed the eye catching performance. The students performed folk dances of Punjab – Sammi, Giddha and Bhangra highlighting their talent which added an amazing enthusiasm to the show. The confidence and the superb performance of the students on the stage kept the audience glued to their seats throughout the show.

The months of hard work and several rehearsals paid off. The gala reached to halt with the National Anthem performed by the students of the school invoking the spirit of nationality and patriotism amongst the massive presence. Parents and children were blooming with beaming faces and a smile that they were proud to be a part of this institution.

Overall, the celebrations concluded on a happy note encouraging the students to establish further milestones in the journey of success.

 

Winners of LSSC Shabad Gayan Competition

Our students sparkled in the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Shabad Gayan Competition held recently in GMT International Public School, Ludhiana. They proved their mettle by securing second position.

The winners Palak Thakur (VIII), Agrima Rawat (VIII), Riya Tiwari (XI), Tanvi (XI), Anmol Chauhan (VIII), Hiya Nayyar (VIII), Sargundeep Kaur (VII) and Sukhbir Singh (VI) were in jubilant mood by winning second position in the competition. All winners were appreciated for their melodious singing.

Elated with the achievement of the students Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Principal of the school, congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success. She said that the participation of students in such devotional and musical events elevates them spiritually and ethically.

 

CELEBRATION OF GURU NANAK JAYANTI

Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with great religious fervor, enthusiasm and gaiety. The premises of the school were drenched with divinity. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The Students paid obeisance to Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and sang hymns, “Satguru Nank Pargateya”, “Behen Nanaki da veer”, “Tum Mera Rakha Sabni Thayi” with devotion. Students narrated the life stories of Guru Ji and highlighted His teachings with the message that ‘God is One’, ‘Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chhakho’, ‘Be Truthful & Honest’, ‘Love Humanity’ etc.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted students on the auspicious occasion and reiterated that there is a need for religious tolerance. Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. She further highlighted them to learn patience, self control, empathy, fraternity, benevolence from His life span.

The celebration ended with enlightenment & learning of life worthy values. The whole premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

 

Winners of LSSC Athletic Meet

The Athletes of our school emerged victorious in LSSC (Central Zone) Athletic Meet for Boys & Girls held at GNIPS, Model Town, Ludhiana. Teams of both boys and girls from different CBSE schools participated in the competition. The students proved their mettle by winning Gold, Silver & Bronze medals.
In Under-12 category (boys), Naman Chauhan bagged the First Position in 200m race and third position in 400m race. In Under-10 category (girls), Saina Thakur, Pehal, Mehak and Arshnoor secured Second Position in 4x100m Relay Race. It was a moment of jubilation for the school.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara heartily congratulated the jubilant winners on their achievements. She expressed her happiness for the budding athletes and said that this was the real test of one’s stamina and strength.

 

Bhasha Sangam Programme

“Bhasha Sangam Programme” is being organized in the school to mark the unique symphony of languages of our country. In this programme the students are being familiarized with simple dialogues in 22 regional languages on daily basis from 20th November to 21st December. On the day one of the programme students learnt following five sentences in Assamese language.

Namaste
What is your name?
My Name is ________.
How are you?
I am fine.

The joyful activity involved the students and teachers very actively in displaying the appreciation of the rich linguistic diversity. Teachers highlighted the importance of language learning and encouraged the learners to pursue languages as they journey through education. The Senior students of the school were encouraged to create posters on these sentences to put up all over the school.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that this monthly programme aims to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by people of our country and promoting national integration. She added that the school believes in exposing students to multiple languages which enhances their access to people and resources, to better communication and fruitful travel experiences. She also thanked the department of CBSE for intiating the programme and providing an opportunity to the students in multilingual exposure in Indian languages.

 

90th Birthday of Mickey Mouse

The Kindergarten students of our school celebrated 90th Birthday of Mickey Mouse with great zeal and enthusiasm in the Kindergarten wing. The school transformed the campus to the theme “Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse" for the tiny tots.

It was a delight to watch tiny tots in bright and colourful attries of their favourite characters like Micky Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck etc. Excited faces were seen everywhere as kids posed for photographs. The children sang "Happy Birthday" to Mickey throughout the day. They had the cutest themed cakes, pastries and desserts. The students were all bustling with cheer & energy. Cartoon Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. All the tiny tots enjoyed the day dancing, singing, eating cakes. The effort and hard work of teachers and children were highly commendable.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children in their favourite character. She told that the efforts and hard work of teachers and children were highly commendable. She added that it's hard to believe, but one of the biggest and most recognizable animated characters is turning 90 years old this year and today, Mickey Mouse is recognized worldwide as the symbol of the Walt Disney Company. She said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition.

All in all the day ended on a high note, with everyone fully satiated with the love and companionship of their favourite characters. The school was drenched with the festivity. Students seemed charming with lines “Happy Birthday…Micky Mouse.”

 

Punjab State Basketball Tournament

Enthusiastic and passionate player, Mehak (XI) of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana with great elation and taking proud to air clinched Silver Medal in Punjab State Basketball Tournament (U-17 category girls) held recently at Amritsar.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara blessed the jubilant ‘Mehak’ on her success and achievement. She appreciated her efforts and talent and emphasized that sports help students build self-confidence and help them outshine as stars.

Mehak with her glorious and outstanding achievement made the coach, teachers and parents feel proud.

 

Children Day Celebration & Final Day of Athletic Meet

Karate players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana scintillated in Punjab Board State Karate Tournament held recently at Amritsar. In this tournament U -17 (Boys) Rohit Mehra clinched the gold medal, U-14 (Boys) Sameer Virdi and U-19 (Boys) Amzad won bronze medals. Rohit Mehra also got selected for Punjab School National games to be held in December.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning team and appreciated for their stupendous efforts and talents. She inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit in upcoming tournaments.

 

Children Day Celebration & Final Day of Athletic Meet

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Children’s Day-The birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’ with its three day long ‘Annual Athletic Meet’ closing ceremony with full zest and fervour. The day began by paying homage to Pt. Nehru, our first Prime Minister, by the Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, staff and students of the school.

In great weather, our athletes were able to bring out their best performance while the sports ground echoed with cheers and chants. The excitement peaked when different house teams competed against each other in Tug of War. Students performed an outstanding level of sportsmanship and courage, doing their best to bring glory to their houses. Putting up strong competition, the trophy for the Inter House Annual Athletic Meet was won by Jagriti house.

Highlight of the celebration was participation in 100m, 200m and brick race by the teachers, coaches, maids and drivers. This was the first time that staff members and IV class employees performed in athletic meet for the children in the school. The ground reverberated with feverish enthusiasm as the tempo set in with the students excitedly cheering their role model.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their fantabulous performances and gave away the medals & certificates. She wished the students a Happy Children's Day and motivated to follow the footsteps of Pandit Nehru. She said that children are the future of the country and the school inculcates in the young minds a sense of values, discipline, dedication and commitment to the nation. She also added that winning or losing in sports or athletics is not of that much importance, but the happiness originating from the participation in sports or athletics is highly cherished trophy.

On the whole, everyone from teacher to student worked hard to make this meet a grand success and it ended very enthusiastically.

Result Summary of Final Day

Event	Position	Name of the Student	Name of the House
TUG OF WAR	I	Rahul Sohi, Nitish, Jaan Nisar, Harsimran, Chhavinder, Arunav Thakur, Lovepreet, Akash Singh, Padam Scahdeva, Akshay Bhalla, Vansh Sohi, Prabhjot Singh	Jagriti
	II	Shubham, Savir, Parampuneet, Sharandeep, Jugraj, Vishnu, Tushar, Bhavuk, Rajveer Singh, Chirag, Md. Amzad Ansari, Parth	Shakti
	III	Hardeep Singh, Dipesh Baid, Chirag, Rishabh, Yashraj, Ashu Tiwari, Kunal Ahuja, Avneet Singh, Manjeet Singh Kainth, Vansh Chawla, Bharamveer, Sarthik Bhatia	Jyoti

 

Events of Teachers

Event	Position	Name of the Teachers
100 M RACE (Female)	I	Ms. Suman
	II	Ms. Manpreet
	III	Ms. Sadhna
200 M RACE (Male)	I	Mr. Rohit
	II	Mr. Jaswinder ( Badminton Coach)
	III	Mr. Naval
BRICK RACE (Female)	I	Ms. Divya, Ms. Kavita
	II	Ms. Heena, Ms. Manpreet
	III	Ms. Isha, Ms. Sadhna

 

Annual Athletic Meet (First Day)

“The running track is to the body what the library is to the mind – a conducive environment that helps one grow, learn and become the best version of oneself.”

Continuing its legacy of inter-disciplinary excellence and overall growth and development of its students, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized the Annual Athletic Meet. The day began with a colourful opening & oath ceremony. The meet was declared open by Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Principal of the School, marking the commencement of the ceremony.

This was followed by the track and field events for Primary classes, U- 12, U-14, U-17 & U-19 category (boys & girls). The most intriguing aspect, embellishing the event, was the splendid field displays, involving mass student participation, which splattered on the field. The school playground was filled with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Students participated in 30m race, 50m race, 100m race, 200m race, 400m race, 800m race, 4x100m relay race, back race, lemon race, sack race, horse race, skipping race, 3- legged race, chatti race, long jump and shot put. 

The vast crowd in attendance was proof of the institute's dedication to all-round development of its students and the significance of becoming achievers in different fields.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara said that the aim of the event is to encourage sports activities, identify talent, build confidence and create competitive spirit amongst the children. She told that sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. She gave her best wishes to all the participants with her motivational words, “Sports is all about playing and competing, enjoy it, be positive and try to win.”

On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats.

Summary of First Day Events
Category: U-17 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
100 m RACE	I	Ashveer	Taniya
	II	Chhavinder Thakur	Arshleen
	III	Devansh Dhingra	Chhavi
200 m RACE	I	Abhishek	Kashish
	II	Parth	Anchal Dhingra
	III	Vansh Chawla	Kavita
800 m RACE	I	Ashveer	Diksha
	II	Shahid	Neha
	III	Yashraj	Inderdeep
LONG JUMP	I	Shahid	Arshleen
	II	Raj Kanwar	Sonali
	III	Vansh Thakur	Kashish
HORSE RACE (Boys)	I	Aadil, Daksh
	II	Avneet, Tanishq
	III	Padam Sachdeva, Kuldeep
3 – Legged Race (Girls)	I	Neha Thakur, Anchal Dhingra
	II	Ritika, Mehak
	III	Kavita, Manleen

 

Category: U-12 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
100 m RACE	I	Abhishek	Mehak
	II	Aditya	Priya Rani
	III	Haaris	Sneha
200 m RACE	I	Utsav	Mehak
	II	Abhinav Pruthi	Palak
	III	Daksh Sharma	Parul
HORSE RACE (Boys)	I	Aditya, Moulik
	II	Jatin, Naman Dhingra
	III	Pratham, Neel
LEMON RACE (Girls)	I	Jasmine Sharma
	II	Chetanya Khosla
	III	Harshita Thakur
SKIPPING RACE (Girls)	I	Rahat
	II	Yashita
	III	Simran
3 – Legged Race (Boys)	I	Harjot, Md. Tanish
	II	Daksh, Partik
	III	Aaryan, Gurkirat

 

Classes: I - III

Event	Position	I Std	II Std.	III Std.
50 m RACE	I	Rashi Gangar	Mehak Beri	Saina Thakur
	II	Chahat	Parneet Kaur	Pehal
	III	Harleen	Tejpreet	Rishita Chaudhary
100 m RACE	I	Chirag	Ekam	Tanveer Singh
	II	Nirmal Kumar	Baljinder Singh	Harman Mehra
	III	Sushil K. Yadav	Himanshu	Sandeep Singh
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	Rashi Gangar	Parneet Kaur	Saina Thakur
	II	Nikhat	Tejpreet	Pehal
	III	Harleen	Ridhi	Rishita Chaudhary
50 m HURDLE RACE	I	Gavish	Ekam	Jaanveer Singh
	II	Sushil K Yadav	Vineet Karir	Harman Mehra
	III	Manveer Singh	Gurnoor Singh	Manav Rana

 

Classes: I - III (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
Back Race	I	Lovish Chopra	Vanshika Roy
	II	Nirmal Kumar	Harnoor
	III	Samar Raza	Harleen
Lemon Race	I	Baljinder Singh	Parneet Kaur
	II	Himanshu	Gursimran
	III	Paras	Rajvi
Sack Race	I	Manav Rana	Pehal
	II	Manthan Badyal	Siya
	III	Harman Mehra	Wafanoor

 

Annual Athletic Meet (Second Day)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana concluded the second day of ‘Annual Athletic Meet’ with full vigour. The participating students displayed their ability in track and field events i.e. 30m race, 50m race, 100m race, 200m race, 400m race, 800m race, 4x100m relay race, back race, lemon race, sack race, horse race, skipping race, 3- legged race, chatti race, long jump and shot put. The athletes gave their best in these races, showing true skill, grit and determination. House–Wise Tug-of-war was also organized. The zealous audience gathered in large numbers, constantly applauded the participants of the field track displays.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara encouraged the students to participate without bothering about winning or losing. She said that participation in sports is very important for good health and it should be preferred over mobiles and laptops. She also added that sports liberate us, warding off all the negativity around us making us better human beings with positive energy and capability to change one’s destiny.

On the whole, the second day of athletic meet was an outstanding display of student’s incredible fitness, strength, stamina and sportsman spirit.

Result Summary of Second Day Events
Category: U-14 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
100 M RACE	I	Sarthik	Suhani Thakur
	II	Prince	Muskan
	III	Diljeet	Arshdeep
200 M RACE	I	Nitin	Suhani
	II	Sahil	Kirti
	III	Sameer Raja	Harleen Kaur
400 M RACE	I	Dilkash	Mishthi
	II	Jashanpreet	Yashika
	III	Abhas	Anmol
4 x100 m RELAY RACE	I	Dilkash, Sachin Saini, Harsh Kumar, Nitin Gupta	Muskan, Hansika, Milanpreet, Gayatri
	II	Abhas, Mehre, Jashanpreet, Sourav	Prabhjot, Muskan, Jasmilan, Mishthi
	III	Shubit, Samir Raza, Sahil, Mojammil	Suhasini, Harmanjot, Palak, Sonia
LONG JUMP	I	Md. Asif Hussain	Yashika
	II	Md. Mojammil	Mehak
	III	Aman Singh	Raunakpreet
SHOT PUT	I	Ankit	Kajal
	II	Md. Asif Hussain	Muskan
	III	Sourav	Amandeep
HORSE RACE (Boys)	I	Asif, Hiten
	II	Ankit, Akshit
	III	Naksh, Daksh
SACK RACE (Boys)	I	Sourav
	II	Love
	III	Gurinder
3- LEGGED RACE (Girls)	I	Suhani, Ashu
	II	Mishthi, Simran
	III	Jasvir, Jasmine
CHATTI RACE (Girls)	I	Ravleen

 

Category: U-19 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
100 M RACE	I	Uday	Ranjana
	II	Ragvendra	Manisha
	III	Gurpinder	Ayesha
200 M RACE	I	Gaurav	Arshpreet
	II	Ankush	Ranjana
	III	Shubham	Manisha
800 M RACE	I	Gaurav	Sehaj
	II	Navpreet	Ekamdeep
	III	Rajveer	Karampriya
4 x100 m RELAY RACE	I	Gaurav, Aryan, Bharamveer, Prayatna	Ridhima, Riya, Ekamdeep, Kirti
	II	Jashanpreet, Uday, Nitish, Arunav	Karampriya, Mehul, Ranjana, Ankita
	III	Ankush, Ragvendra, Navpreet, Prince	Ayesha, Muskan, Sneha, Mehak
LONG JUMP	I	Shubham	Manisha
	II	Ragvendra	Ranjana
	III	Gaurav	Chhavi
SHOT PUT	I	Parampuneet	Ranjana
	II	Varun	Ruksaar
	III	Uday	Anvi
HORSE RACE (Boys)	I	Tushar, Parampuneet
	II	Manish, Nitish
	III	Nitish, Deepanshu
SACK RACE (Boys)	I	Gaurav
	II	Agampreet
	III	Aryan
3- LEGGED RACE (Girls)	I	Arshpreet , Pallavi
	II	Muskan, Ayesha
	III	Ridhima, Chhavi
CHATTI RACE (Girls)	I	Sandeep
	II	Sehaj

 

Classes: P.Nsy to K.G. (Girls)

Event	Position	P.Nsy.	Nsy.	K.G.
30 M RACE	I	Japji	Gorvi	Jaspreet Kaur
	II	Hargun	Bani	Varinder
	III	Aditi Pal	Divyanshi	Shivika Gupta
BALL RACE	I	Aditi Pal	Gorvi	Jaspreet Kaur
	II	Sukhman Kaur	Priyanshi	Parisha
	III	Japji	Bhavya	Varinderjeet Kaur

 

Classes: P.Nsy to K.G. (Boys)

Event	Position	P.Nsy.	Nsy.	K.G.
50 M RACE	I	Vikramjeet Singh	Japnoor Singh	Arham Hashmi
	II	Dhairya Saini	Udit Jain	Sidharth
	III	Jai	Aarav Jorra	Rajvansh
HURDLE RACE	I	Vikramjeet Singh	Japnoor Singh	Md. Faizal
	II	Jai	Udit Jain	Baneet Singh
	III	Gurnoor Gulati	Binny Beri	Md. Zaid

 

Category: U-17 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
4 x100 m RELAY RACE	I	Padam, Sahibpreet, Abhishek, Chhavinder	Inderdeep, Anchal, Neha, taniya
	II	Ansh, Parth, Shahid, Savleen	Arshleen, Parminder, Vanni, Mehak
	III	Raj Kanwar, Anmol, Surya, Vansh	Ritika, Ridhi, Kashish, Mehak
SHOT PUT	I	Harsimran Singh Walia	Anjali
	II	Jugraj	Kavita
	III	Vansh Chawla	Varinda
SACK RACE (Boys)	I	Aadil
	II	Sharandeep
	III	Abhishek

 

Category: U-12 (Boys/Girls)

Event	Position	Name of the Student (Boys)	Name of the Student (Girls)
4 x100 m RELAY RACE	I	Aditya, Ronit, Tajinder, Suhail	Naina, Neha, Mehak, Kawaljeet
	II	Neel Thakur, Abhinav Pruthi, Karan Chauhan, Arman Singh	Sweta, Deepika, Hatisha, Anamika
	III	Krishna Thaman, Karamjeet, Abhishek, Naman Chauhan	Fatima, Salochna, Palak, Ashiya
LONG JUMP	I	Sidakveer Singh	Parul
	II	Sukhman	Priya Rani
	III	Tanish	Sweta

 

Diwali Celebrations 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated Diwali with great fanfare, devotion and excitement. The school was decorated with diyas and light santicipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school was buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.

The students of Primary wing participated in various competitions like Inter Class Cleanliness & Decoration Competition, Inter House Rangoli Competition, Intra Class Diya And Candle Decoration Competition, Intra Class Door Hanging (Toran) Making Competition & Intra Class Slogan Writing Competition.

The students prepared different types of candles, diyas and pooja thalis which were very colourful and decorated with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, mirrors, glitters etc. Candles displayed were of varying shapes and sizes - ranging from small diya shaped to floral, floating, minar shaped, dome shaped and some were even decorated with bows and frills made of wax. Every class displayed their items in a very innovative way with colourful dupattas, pictures of gods and goddesses and making various designs of Rangoli ranging from geometrical to floral patterns. The whole display was overwhelming.

They all worked on the theme “Say No To Crackers”& celebrate an Eco-Sensitive Diwali’. Winners of all competition were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, variety of material used etc. In the Inter House Rangoli Making Competition Shakti House bagged first position, Jagriti & Kirti House won second prize and Jyoti House was on third position.

The Principal Ms. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate Eco- friendly and Eco-sensitive Diwali. She further informed harmful effects of air and sound pollution caused due to fire crackers during Diwali celebrations which leads to various health hazards. She also gave the message of planting saplings as a Diwali gift to the environment. She also conveyed that this is an auspicious occasion where each one of us should kill evil in us and become exemplary, luminating personalities. She also congratulated the winners of all the competitions held during the day.

On the whole the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone.

 

LSSC TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar sparkled in the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Table Tennis Tournament held recently in Darshan Academy School, Bhamian Kalan, Ludhiana.

The Green Knights of U-14, U-17 & U-19 Category Girls Yashika, Mannat, Prabhnoor, Hansika, Ravneet, Muskan, Pratiksha, Jaansheen, Chhavi, Harsimranjeet and Palak got silver medals in LSSC Table Tennis Tournament. The winners were in jubilant mood by securing overall second position in the tournament. The sports gems U-17 Boys Yashraj, Sujal and Harry clinched the bronze medal and exhibited their sportsmanship by securing third position. All winners were appreciated for their stupendous efforts and talents.

Elated with the achievement of the students Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child. She further added that participation in sports activities enhance the development of sports skills, high level of discipline and team spirit among students.

 

LSSC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 1

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Basketball Tournament (U-17 & U-19) for Boys & Girls. The whole campus was enthralled with the zealous performance of more than 30 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE who participated in the tournament. The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the day. He was given a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the School, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara and staff members. The ground reverberated with feverish enthusiasm among the players of different schools.

The LSSC Basketball Tournament was declared open by the Chairman Dr. Rajesh Rudhra who motivated all the teams and gave his best wishes to them. The players of the team of first match i.e. Green Land Convent School, Dugri and Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town introduced themselves to the Chief Guest. The tournament was well organized under the guidance and supervision of the Principal of the School.

The competition was held under four categories- Category-A (U-17) Boys, Category-B (U-17) Girls, Category-C (U-19) Boys & Category-D (U-19) Girls in which teams from different CBSE schools showcased their vigour towards their game. The competition was held on knockout basis.

On first day matches were played under Category-A (U- 17 Boys) & Category- C (U-19 Boys). Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Mr. Narinder, Mr. Ajay Parkash & Mr. Jimmy Joy were the referees for the tournament who judged the competition unbiased.

On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats.

Summary of First Day Matches
First match: (U-17 Boys)	Second match: (U-19 Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Convent School, Dugri   v/s Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town   Winner - Green Land Convent School, Dugri	Green Land Convent School, Civil City v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner - Walk over given to Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar	32 - 10
Third match: (U-19 Boys)	Fourth match: (U-17 Boys)	Total Score
Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad v/s Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town Winner - Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad	Green Land Convent School, Civil City v/s KVM Sr. Sec School, Civil Lines   Winner - Walk over given to Green Land Convent School, Civil City	30 - 8
Fifth match: (U-17 Boys)		Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Ryan International School, Dugri Winner - International Public School, Sandhu Nagar		34 - 2
Sixth match: (U-19 Boys)		Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jal. Bye pass v/s GRD Academy, Hambran Road Winner - Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jal. ByePass		51-30
Seventh match: (U-19 Boys)		Total Score
GMT Public School, Jal. Bye Pass v/s Ryan International School, Jamalpur Winner - GMT Public School, Jal. Bye Pass		39-34

The Tournament will continue for the next two days for the U-17 & U-19 Boys & Girls and final matches followed by Prize Distribution.

 

LSSC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 2

"Sports teaches us that its good to compete, good to achieve, good to sweat, good to get dirty and tired and feel fit, fine and refreshed." - Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Day 2 of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for (U-17 & U-19) Boys & Girls. The sports gems exhibited their high sportsmanship in the Basketball tournament. The premise was enthralled with the cheering of audience for their favourite team in the matches played between different schools affiliated to CBSE.

The most intriguing aspect, embellishing the event was the great zeal, excitement and frolicsome environment. Players showcased their passion and intensity towards their game.

It was a proud moment when Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, Principal of the school applauded the true spirit and grit of all players and blessed them for their better future. She highlighted the appraised sportsmanship and the genuine crave for winning. She emphasized that sports help students to build self-confidence and help them to outshine as stars.

Summary of Second Day Matches
Semi Final Match: (U-19 Boys)	Total Score
Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner: Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan	36 - 28
Match : ( U-17 Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar ByePass v/s Green Land Convent School, Civil City Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. ByePass	32-22
Match : ( U-17 Girls)	Total Score
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Ryan International Public School, Jamalpur Winner: Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar	21-16
Match : ( U-17 Girls)	Total Score
Green Land Convent School, Civil City v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan Winner: Green Land Convent School, Civil City	7-3
Semi Final Match : ( U-19 Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. ByePass v/s Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jal. ByePass	42-28
Match : ( U-19 Girls)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. ByePass v/s GRD Academy, Hambran Road Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. ByePass	16-4
Match : ( U-17 Boys)	Total Score
Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri Winner: Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan	45-42

The final matches of all the teams will be played tomorrow.

 

LSSC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 3

In Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for (U-17 & U-19) Boys & Girls continued for the third day. In this tournament more than 30 teams of CBSE affiliated schools participated with vigour and enthusiasm. The matches were being played on knock out basis. The competition gave the players plenty of inspirational moments to discuss. They played and filled the hearts of everyone with the spirit of sportsmanship and unity.

The young and enthusiastic players of all teams enjoyed their segment of the tournament as they played against peers in exciting matches. The Basketball stars displayed their talents on the court and amazed spectators with their level of skill. Players proved that sports are not just for fun, they help to build one’s self -esteem and self -confidence in order to become most accomplished person.

The Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the true spirit and grit of all the players. She emphasized that sports explore the hidden interest of the students more than the physical activity. Such events help children to build their confidence and also teach them the benefits of goal-setting and practice.

On the third day quarter and semi - final matches were played. Final matches of all categories will be played tomorrow.

Summary of Third Day Matches
Match U- 17 (Girls)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, Dugri Winner: International Public School, Sandhu Nagar	24 - 12
Match U-17 (Girls)	Total Score
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, Civil City Winner: Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar	24-9
Match U-17 (Boys)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner: International Public School, Sandhu Nagar	21-17
Semi Final Match U-17 (Girls)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass Winner: International Public School, Sandhu Nagar	36-24
Match U-19 (Girls)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner: Walk Over given to Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
Third Position Match U-19 (Girls)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s GRD Academy, Hambran Road Winner: GRD Academy, Hambran Road	4-1
Semi Final Match U-17 (Boys)	Total Score
Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan v/s International Public School, Sandhu Nagar Winner: Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan	42-28
Third Position Match U-19 (Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad Winner: Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar	49-47
Semi Final Match U-17 (Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass v/s GMT Public School, Jal. Bye Pass Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass	26-22
Third Position Match U-17 (Boys)	Total Score
Green Land Convent, Civil City v/s Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass Winner: Green Land Convent, Civil City	12-11

 

LSSC BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT FINAL DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana culminated the series of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Basketball Tournament for U-17 and U-19 boys and girls. It was an exciting tournament which went on for four days with full zest and fervor, highlighting the skill and spirit of sportsmanship of all the players. The Basketball courts and play grounds reverberated with the students excitedly competing and cheering the players of different schools.

Nitika, Navshaan, Sukhdeep, Paras & Tanveer from different schools led the tournament with maximum points. They were heavily supported with loud applause by the teachers as well as students throughout the tournament and this level of encouragement helped them to play with the extra zeal they needed. The performance of all the young players on the court exceeded some expectations and they were rewarded for their excellent enthusiasm.

In the closing ceremony, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He expressed his happiness and encouraged the budding players to possess high spirits for games and sports. He motivated the students to participate more in games for their all-round development. He congratulated the winning teams organizing staff on this accomplishment as well as to all the other teams in the tournament.

The Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara, gave a vote of thanks to all the school teams who participated in the tournament with the team spirit and zeal. She said that whether all participants have won a medal or not, but they are all winners. In a long run their active and continued participation in sports would pay them rich dividends in terms of fitness, well-being and happiness. She also appreciated the efforts of staff for organizing such a wonderful tournament and to students for maintaining discipline and decorum throughout the tournament.

The event ended with the Prize Distribution Ceremony in which winning teams, first & second runner up teams were given trophies & medals who exuberantly played under Boys (U-17 & U-19) & Girls (U-17 & U-19). Everyone was pleased to see that the competition was praised by the dignitaries and the participating teams." The competition turned out to be a massive success and every one was proud of their achievements. The ceremony ended with the singing of national anthem.

Summary of Final Day Matches
FINAL MATCH U- 17 (GIRLS)	Total Score
International Public School, Sandhu Nagar v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner: International Public School, Sandhu Nagar	38 - 19
FINAL MATCH U- 17 (BOYS)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass	34-27
FINAL MATCH U- 19 (GIRLS)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass	24-21
FINAL MATCH U- 19 (BOYS)	Total Score
Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass v/s Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan Winner: Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass	36-23

 

OVERALL POSITIONS
Category	Position	Name of School
U-17 Girls	Winner	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar
	1st Runner Up	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
	2nd Runner Up	Green Land Convent School, Civil City
U-17 Boys	Winner	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass
	1st Runner Up	Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan
	2nd Runner Up	International Public School, Sandhu Nagar
U-19 Girls	Winner	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass
	1st Runner Up	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
	2nd Runner Up	GRD Academy, Hambran Road
U-19 Boys	Winner	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Byepass
	1st Runner Up	Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan
	2nd Runner Up	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar

 

Halloween Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrating ‘Halloween Day’ with a fun filled exciting fancy dress parade in the Kindergarten wing (Pre-Nursery to K.G. class). The school transformed the campus into a ghoulish delight for the tiny tots.

During this event, kids in the unique attire were very happy. Superheroes, Fairies, Witches, Goblins and other interesting characters walked around with a thrill. Excited faces were seen everywhere as children posed for photographs. Few kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite horror characters as Dracula, witch, ghost, Bhoot Boss etc. They spoke few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable. Children entertained audience who were watching with some Halloween songs and then proceeded to walk around the school parading their costumes.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite horror character that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She wished good luck to all tiny tots for their future endeavours.

On the whole, the day proved to be great fullfilled experience for the little ones and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents. The children had a wonderful time and they were seen smiling happily as they left the school.

 

National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)

As an endeavour to solidify the bond of oneness and unification, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas).

A special morning assembly was organized. The programme started with the impressive speeches by the students on the life, history and the role of Sardar Patel in the freedom struggle to establish a harmonious society. The school choir presented a patriotic song on National Unity. Also, a collaborative pledge on Peace and Solidarity was administered by the teachers and the students.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students on the life and works of the Iron man of India. She told that he was a barrister, statesman and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. As being the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India he played the most important role in the integration of many Indian princely states to make an Indian federation. He made huge efforts to restore the peace all across the nation and we all must follow his footsteps to maintain peace and harmony.

On the whole, the ideas of national integration, Unity in diversity, Federal structure etc. were subjects of discussion on the occasion.

 

Punjab State Open Karate Championship

Souravdeep Singh Walia, the student of VII std. of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana performed tremendously in Punjab State Open Karate Championship held at Sangrur. It is a matter of proud to mention that he bagged Second position by clinching the silver medal in the tournament.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated and blessed Souravdeep Singh for his achievement. She encouraged him by paising that if we practice hard, sky is the limit. She exhorted all the students to come forward and take interest in sports too if they want to touch the heights in life. She stated that such competitions give confidence and help one to move further in life.

Winner ‘Souravdeep Singh Walia’ with his glorious and outstanding achievement said that it was a moment of jubilation and exuberance for him when he proved his mettle by winning Silver medal.

 

LSSC Group Song Competition

“Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.”

Owning this in mind, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Group Song Competition in Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium at Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye-Pass. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this competition. Mr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the Trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayata, Director of Green Land Schools were the guests of honour. They were given a warm floral welcome by the school Principals Ms. Baldeep Pandher and Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The competition commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by invoking on spiritual divine with the holy collection of ‘Vandana’.

The competition witnessed an extensive array of participation from more than 12 teams of various schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A healthy competition based on inspirational songs was witnessed with full participation. Each team comprising of six to eight participants expressed their mastery over Tone & Pitch, Sense of Rhythm & Enunciation, Creativity, Cohesiveness, Costume & Make-Up and other important aspects of singing. The untiring efforts of children were a treat to watch.

The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of inspirational songs. The competitors came out with a variety of songs which pulled the heartstrings of the audience. All the young maestros sang to their level best and made the competition a great success. Great support was rendered by the audience and the songs Bandh Lo Bikhre Suron Ko, Zamin Salam Kare, Tum Samay Ki Ret Par, Ab Jag Utho Kamar Kaso, Ayo Hum Sab Hath Milayen, Suraj Badle Chanda Badle, Sabse Uncha Vijay Pataka etc. received applause for the mellifluous compositions and music.

The judges, Mrs. Harpreet Kaur from Arya College (Dept. of Music) and Mr. Neeraj thoroughly enjoyed the mellifluous group songs. They were impressed with the confidence, the tonal quality and the fervour with which they sang the inspirational songs. The Jury shared their views about the competition and gave fair judgement which was accepted by one and all without any discrepancies.

The Principal, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara welcomed all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. In her appreciation address to the school teams, she mentioned that Music as the universal art, plays an important part in developing life skills and such performances add to their confidence and respect towards their learning. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated all the students and teachers for their active participation.

The Chairman of chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and appreciated all the teams for their melodious singing. He said that Music is food for soul. He told that even when there was no life on the earth, music was heard. He corelated it with nature and said that music is voice of nature. In all eras music and instruments were part and parcel of all lords. In Satyug when Lord Brahma appeared, Maa Saraswati along with Naradmuni had veena with them. In Tretayug, to please lord Shiva, even Ravana used to play veena. In Dwaparyug, lord Krishna played flute and in Kalyug Guru Nanak gave us Gurubani and his devotees Bala and Mardna had a Rabab. So he ended with the message that God resides in music.

He announced the result of the competition & motivated the students with his encouraging words and bestowed his blessings upon them. He said that such events continuously provide a platform for aspiring singers to perform in front of the audience and enhance their singing skills.

The result of the competition is as under:
Winner Trophy was grabbed by Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye pass, First Runner-up Trophy was clinched by Green Land Convent School, Dugri , Second Runner-up Trophy was bagged by Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town and Appreciation Award was given to Green Land Convent School, Civil City.

All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the winners. The program ended with the singing of National Anthem.

On the whole, the motive behind the Sahodaya Competition was successfully achieved and all the winners were in jubilant mood.

 

District level Table Tennis Tournament (dedicated to healthy Punjab)

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar proved their mettle in the District level Table Tennis Tournament (dedicated to healthy Punjab) held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The Green Knights (U-18 Category girls) bagged Bronze Medal with their stupendous efforts. The winners Muskan, Chavvi, Harsimranjit, Pratiksha and Jaansheen were in jubilant mood by securing third position.

Elated with the achievement of the students Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and blessed them on their success while inspiring them to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

 

District Level Karate Tournament

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana performed tremendously in District Level Karate Tournament held at Government Girls School and brought positions in different categories. It is a matter of proud to mention that students bagged 3 Gold medals and 4 Silver medals in the tournament.

In under-19(Boys) category, Amzad and Jaannisar embarked their potential by bringing Gold and Silver medal respectively. In under – 17 (Boys) category, Rohit Mehra got Gold medal by performing stupendously in the tournament with high spirit and remarkable confidence. In under – 14 (Boys) category, Sameer Virdi bagged Gold medal and Abhijeet, Souravdeep & Princepreet were felicitated with Silver medals.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated them and appreciated their efforts and talents. She motivated them and said that the school always supports the students so they should continue playing enormously to enhance their skills required for the game and put whole hearted determination to bring laurel for the school and parents with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration.

 

Dusshera Celebration

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana adding fervor of spirituality & festivity, celebrated ‘Dusshera’ in the premises of the school. Students from P. Nsy - K.G. were attired in the costumes of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Goddess Sita and Hanumaan. They did Colouring in the caricatures of Ravana, Meghnath & Kumbhkaran which were truly emphasizing the spirit of the festival ‘Victory of good over evil’.

Also the puppet show was organized depicting the effigies of Ravana, Meghnath & Kumbhkaran. The primary objective of the entire show was to convince the students that no matter how intelligent a person is, his pride will be the reason of his collapse. They were informed that Ravana was basically very intelligent. His knowledge was equal to the knowledge of ten heads. His ten heads are symbolic of his great wisdom. They were intimated how his single mistake overpowered and nullified his entire wisdom. So, ultimately the students were told to be genuine in their doings.

Hereafter, an unusual activity was conducted which held the children’s attention intact all throughout the event. Ten inauspicious qualities of Ravana in link with the modern time were illustrated in front of the young minds with the usage of placards. With the help of this activity it was very well summarized to the kids about the good and bad habits prevailing in our society.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara enlightened the students with the history behind the festival. She congratulated the students for their stupendous performance and also motivated them to follow the path of truth, righteousness in their action and deeds as well.

Conclusively the celebration was aimed to inculcate religious, spiritual, moral aura among students which seemed to be personified in their gestures.

 

Third position in District Level Table Tennis Tournament

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious by bringing Third position in District Level Table Tennis Tournament held recently at Guru Nanak Stadium. Winners of U-14 (Girls) i.e. Yashika, Prabhnoor, Ravneet and Hansikawere in high spirits after securing positions in the competition.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winning team and appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and their talents. She inspired them to keep on attaining laurels in future as well.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievement made the school and parents feel proud.

 

National Level Karate Tournament

Zealous and keen player, Souravdeep Singh of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious in National Level Karate Tournament held at Vivekanand High School, Pathankot. He was in high spirits after clinching Silver Medal in under-12 catergory. He performed exceptionally good and earned medal by playing with full vigour and zeal.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the young achiever for his stupendous performance and adding one more medal in the talent basket of the school. She encouraged him to participate more in games for his all-round development. She also motivated him to maintain such spirit and pursue his goals with determination.

Winner Souravdeep Singh with his glorious and outstanding achievement through focus and concentration made the teachers, coaches and parents feel proud.

 

Sana Rana winning the Punjab School District Karate Trials

Enthusiastic player, Sana Rana , the student of V std. of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar brought honour and laurels to the institution by winning the Punjab School District Karate Trials which was held at Govt. Girls School, Ludhiana. It is a matter of proud to mention that she has been selected for Punjab State Karate Tournament (Primary).

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and blessed Sana Rana on her success and inspired her to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. She encouraged her to keep on the good work and develop into wholesome personality.

 

2nd Ptako Open National Karate Championship

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar proved their mettle in the 2nd Ptako Open National Karate Championship held at Guru Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. The Green Knight Jaan-Nisar Alam (U-18) bagged Gold Medal with his stupendous efforts. In Under- 12 category, Suhani Thakur and Aditya clinched the bronze medal by securing third position.

Elated with the achievement of the students Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara congratulated the winners for their achievement and wished them luck for the upcoming tournaments. She appreciated them for their hardwork and dedication and also stressed on the importance of Games and Sports in the development of a child.

 

National Postal Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed ‘National Postal Day’ to create awareness among students about the importance of postal services in our lives. In this context, students wrote compassionate and warm-hearted messages & wishes on Navratras for their family members on postcards and inland letters in the school. They posted these postcards and inland letters to their homes/relatives to generate a broader awareness about Indian Postal services role. Students were excited and thrilled to perform this activity because this activity helped them to express their thoughts and feelings which they kept the most suppressed.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the efforts of the students to mark this day informative and creative. She said that in recent times when e-mails and SMS have somewhat replaced the conventional system of letters and post cards, the school took an effort to enliven this medium of interpersonal communication. She briefed the students about the postal services provided by the postal department and also told about the procedure of sending letters with this mass letter writing event.

The celebration was aimed at reconnecting the future generation to the living heritage - the Indian Postal System and indeed was a great step to revive the fallen glory of the postal department.

On the whole, the day was informative, creative, inspiring and exhilarating.

 

Dilkash Selected in Ludhiana District Cricket Association

Passionate and keen player, Dilkash, the student of VIII std. of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana has been selected in Ludhiana District Cricket Association out of 250 aspirants who attended these trials. He added one more feather to his cap which is a matter of pride to mention.

Dilkash has always been appreciated for his all-rounder performance in zonal as well as district level cricket tournaments. In session 2017-18 & 2018-19 he represented school cricket team in District Level Tournament and won Gold medal by securing first position. He was also selected in PCA trials in session 2017-18.

Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudra congratulated Dilkash on his achievement and inspired him to keep on performing with the same zeal and enthusiasm. He highlighted the fact that the school continues its legacy of producing State and National level players in sports arena. 

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the young achiever for his stupendous performance. She blessed the jubilant ‘Dilkash’ on his success and achievement. She encouraged him to reach far greater heights and said that, "The three pillars of cricket - discipline, determination and devotion - can not only guide one in cricket but in one's life."

Dilkash was in high spirit as left no stone unturned during practice to make his dreams come true.

 

CBSE CLUSTER NORTH ZONE - II (CHESS TOURNAMENT)

Enthusiastic and energetic players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana embarked their potential by bringing positions in CBSE Cluster NORTH Zone –II held at Haryana (Dist. Jind) from 30th September to 2nd October, 2018.

Arunav, Deepanshu, Rohit and Tushar emerged victorious in chess Team by clinching Bronze Medal for getting third position in U-19 (Boys) category. Students were in high spirits after securing positions and clinching medals in the competition and said it was a cut throat competition.

Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudra appreciated the students for their hardwork and dedication towards the game. He said that the school hopes to get many more such victories in upcoming tournaments.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

 

CBSE Cluster XVI TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Star players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana embarked their potential by bringing positions in CBSE Cluster XVI held at Amritsar from 27th to 30th September, 2018.
The students emerged victorious in Table Tennis Tournament in different categories of Girls.
In table tennis tournament U-17 (Girls), Jaansheen, Muskan, Pratiksha won third position.
In U-19 (Girls) Chhavi and Harsimranjeet bagged third position by clinching the Bronze Medal.

Students were in high spirits after securing positions in the competition. They said it was a cut throat competition.

Chairman cum Director of the Chain of Green Land Schools, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He encouraged the students to participate more in games for their all-round development. He further added that sports rejuvenate the mind and soul & helps in the overall development of the child.

Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winners and applauded their relentless efforts. She also motivated them to maintain such team spirit and pursue their goals with determination.

Students of Green Land Convent School made the teachers and parents feel proud with their glorious and outstanding performance as they had extremely performed well in all the tournaments.

 

World Smile Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Smile Day’ keeping the words of Harvey Ball (an artist from Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963) in mind as he thought that people should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.

Students celebrated this day by drawing colourful smilies and embraced themselves by wearing it as a badge on uniforms. They distributed handmade smiley faces to their teachers and other staff members. They also wrote a few lines about what makes them smile. Students participated with great zeal and learnt that a smiling face can make a difference by just being caring and compassionate.

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara applauded the generosity of students. She said that Smiley is a symbol recognized throughout the world as something good and kindness is in the school’s code of ethics so this day is a perfect fit. She further highlighted the prominence of smile, as it pacifies and adds the charm to the bearers personality, on the contrary it soothes the soul of others. It is the foremost part of personality, it brushes down all the artificial blushers.

The innocent faces with mesmerizing smiles on faces conveyed the message that ‘The world is still a better place to live in, unless we strive to maintain it so’.

 

World Animal Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated World Animal Day to incite curiosity and the love for animals in children. Teachers of pre-primary narrated stories such as The Hare And The Tortoise, The Fox And The Goat, The Lion And The Boar, The Monkey And His Heart, The Elephant And The Dog, The Lion and the Rabbit etc. to share information about different animals and how to take care of them in the form of moral stories.

To captivate the children’s attention and make the narration interesting, the narrators donned the avatars of the characters and used aids like charts, puppets and power point presentations. Children found it really interested and engrossed in the stories which was told to them with creative gestures and facial expressions. The appropriate use of voice modulation and body language infused passion, enhanced imagination and expression and introduced children to new horizons of storytelling.

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that animals have feelings just like humans and teasing an animal is cruel. We should have respect for animals just as much as everything else because they are a creation of God and it is our duty to protect animals and show genuine care and concern for them. She insisted students to enjoy Animal planet channel on television. Also, one must visit a real wildlife preserve where one can see and learn about local flora and fauna.

 

Surgical Strike Day

As per C.B.S.E instruction Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated Surgical Strike Day to mark the second anniversary of the Indian Army's strike against terror cells across the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The basic objective behind celebrating the day was to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces. A special morning assembly was organised where students were made aware about surgical strike. School choir enthralled everyone with patriotic songs.

Students were shown video clippings on the life of soldiers. Handmade cards of appreciation to soldiers were also made with heart touching messages such as "We are proud of our brave hearts soldiers and salute the Indian Army", "I love you Indian Army. I want to say just one thing, you are the loveliest soul on entire earth because you help, care, and safeguard us from the threat we are facing due to political, natural and egoist reasons", "Soldiers are the biggest strength of any country. We thank our heroes who have given their lives serving and protecting the nation."

Principal of the school, Dr. Jyoti Pujara said that we bow our heads in honour of all those soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our nation. She motivated the students to join the armed forces in future and serve the country in an elite manner.

 

Inter School Fancy Dress Competition and Grandparents Singing Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized “An Inter School Fancy Dress Competition and Grandparents Singing Competition” for the students and grandparents of Play way schools in which more than 150 tiny tots and 50 grandparents from different Play way schools participated with vigour and enthusiasm. It was held in the school campus to channelize the positive and vibrant energy among the little ones from two to five years of age and their grandparents.

The occasion was presided over by the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Dr. Rajesh Rudhra and Mrs. Usha Rudhra the General Secretary of the trust. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara. The Principals of all Play schools were special invitees. Those who graced the occasion were Ms. Jaspreet from Genius Play way, Ms. Seema Lamba from Sunflower Play way, Ms. Rinku Sharma from Ridham Shishuvatika, Ms. Ridhi Jain from Kids Care, Ms. Meera Garg from Disney World, Ms. Jyoti Behl from Little Rose Play way, Ms Mona Jain from Little Wonders Play way, Ms. Kanika Soni from Kids Play way, Mr. Rajvinder Singh from Star Kid’s Zone, Ms. Kavita Jindal from Cute Angel Play way.

The cultural programme based on Grandparents Day celebrations commenced with scintillating Welcome Dance by the tiny tots followed by Shiv Vandana depicting obeisance to the Almighty. The other mesmerizing performances of the evening were “The circle of Love, Happy Family, Giddha etc. It was followed by a patriotic choreography on ‘Swachch Bharat’ / ‘Save nature Save future’ remembering the message given by Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

The chief attraction of today’s programme was Inter School Fancy Dress Competition in which the small kids showcased their talent and confidence on stage. They looked exuberant and charming in their colourful costumes of Doremon, Spiderman, Solider, Chota Bheem, Barbie doll, Fairy, Mango, Book, Doctor, Traffic light, Pollybag, Whatsapp, Save trees, Maggi, Pollution, Donate your eyes etc. The prize winners were awarded with First, Second , Third and Appreciation Award as they set the stage on fire with their mesmerizing performances. All the participants were also awarded with participant trophies as they all were uniquely winners. The principals of all the pre-schools were also discretely honoured with the token of gratitude by the pious hands of Chairman of School.

It was a delight to watch the enthralling extravaganza where grandparents were the center of attraction during singing competition. In this vibrant atmosphere, one could see the skills and talent of the grandfather and grandmother. The event proved to be a great platform to come together and share their love.

The Chairman of the school, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra gave away the prizes to all the winners and applauded the efforts of the staff for organizing such a grand show and appreciated the guest schools in preparing and nurturing their kids with such affection and tender. He also highlighted that in today’s era it is very important to emphasize on all round developments of kids and extended his heartfelt wishes to all the invitees. 

The Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara also extended her warm greetings to the guest schools and wished them to uphold the great responsibility in future too. She congratulated all the prize winners and highlighted the achievements of the school in the field of academics, sports and co-curricular activities. She further highlighted the role of Play school and good schooling as strong pillars in a child’s life. 
The result of Inter School Fancy Dress Competition and Grandparents Singing Competition is as follows:

INTER SCHOOL FANCY DRESS COMETITION
POSITION	NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT	NAME OF THE SCHOOL
FIRST	JASNOOR SINGH	GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL
	ANSH	LITTLE ROSE KIDS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	RAGHAV VERMA	KIDS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	PARNEET KAUR	DISNEY WORLD PLAYWAY SCHOOL
SECOND	ATISHAY JAIN	LITTLE WONDERS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	HAZAL	KIDS KARE PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	DIYA CHOPRA	GENIUS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	AARAV GARG	GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL
THIRD	NAMYA JAIN	LITTLE WONDERS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	MANKIRAT SINGH	KIDS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	VIDISHA SARDA	LITTLE ROSE PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	AARAV JOHRA	GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL
APPRECIATION AWARD	KESHAV KUMAR	KIDS KARE PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	PRANAV KALRA	RIDHAM SHISHUVATIKA PLAYWAY
	BHAWIKA	SUNFLOWER PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	GURMANDEEP SINGH	GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL
	ANSHDEEP SINGH	CUTE ANGELS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	ISHANVEER SINGH	STAR KIDS ZONE PLAYWAY SCHOOL

Grandparents Singing Competition
POSITION	NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT (Grandparent)	NAME OF THE GRANDCHILD	NAME OF THE SCHOOL
FIRST	MS. SHANTI SACHDEVA	ANNIE/ KRIDAY
SECOND	MS. LAJJO CHAUDHARY	VIHAAN CHAUDHARY	KIDS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
THIRD	MS. BOLI THAKUR	AAVYA THAKUR	STAR KIDZ ZONE
	MS. RENU JAIN	BHAVYA JAIN	KIDS PLAYWAY SCHOOL
APPRECIATION AWARD	MS. SAVITRI SARDA	VIDISHA SARDA	LITTLE ROSE PLAYWAY SCHOOL
	MS. KRISHNA DEVI

On the whole, a sense of satisfaction and expression of pride could be seen on the smiling countenance of tiny tots and their grandparents.

 

Grandparents Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the ‘Grandparents Day’ at its campus showing love and affection to the Grandparents. Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. Mr. Shabad Rudhra, President of the Trust, Mrs. Usha Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust and Dr. Vijayata & Mrs. Vinita Sanan Director Green Land Schools were the guest of honour. They were accorded a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the school Dr. Jyoti Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were the Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Manpreet, Mrs. Ritu and the eminent members of the School Management Committee. Mr. Rahul Bir Mrs. Shivangi Bir.

All the dignitaries, grandparents and parents were given a cordial welcome by the school band. To mark this day students of all classes right from the tiny tots of Pre-Nursery to the young ones of class III welcomed their grandparents with rose sticks showing warmth and gratitude. The programme commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial lamp by the Honourable Chief Guest escorted by the other dignitaries followed by invoking on spiritual divinity with the holy collection of ‘Vandana’.

The welcome speech by Harleen and Sanvi symbolizing the feeling of togetherness was worth listening. The school orchestra team enthralled the audience. The harmonious chords of musical instruments created audible magic for one and all. The welcome song was sung exhibiting the elation of the students followed by beautiful Rhymes sung by kids. Also, the little ones dedicated loving sweet lines to their grandparents.

A wonderful display of talent was witnessed through the dance number ‘Lovely Granparents’, which befitted the theme of the show. The performance left the audience gaping at the incredible display of talent. It was also a delight to watch tiny tots in colourful attires dancing on the floor.

The vibrancy of the dance performed on the theme Happy Family was such that the grandparents were overwhelmed to the point of actually willing to join in and be participative in the dance.

Skit“Mool Nalo Vyaj Pyara” was an enactment of the idea that how much more one loves the grand-children than the children themselves. It was the most riveting performance given by young children which won an unceasing applause from the audience.

The fun, thrill, energy and challenge seemed to grow endlessly with the Grandparents Singing Competition – “Jashan – E– Sur”. Each grandparent was enveloped in his own new space and belting out the song he/she had prepared, giving it his/her best go. Some of their songs were so melodious that they transported everyone to another realm.

Showcasing the flavor of Punjab was a thrilling visual treat. Giddha performed by the little girls was a depiction of the rich radiant and vibrant culture and eminence. The confidence and the superb performance of the students on the stage kept the audience glued to their seats throughout the show.

Musical Act – “No Future without Nature” was aimed at celebrating the birth anniversary of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi and to reinforce the thought of protecting environment with a message of “Clean India, Healthy India”. 

Then came the prize announcements where names were called and smiling faces approached the stage to the sound of clapping. Being appreciated and respected and thought talented, this competition was one of the most rewarding experiences of grandparents and grandchildren lives. Also, the students were awarded for their brilliant performance in academics and other activities on the occasion. The winner grandparents of Singing Competition Jashan-E- Sur were also given the trophies by the pious hands of the Chief Guest.

The revered Principal Dr. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of students and admired them for their fabulous performances . She further added that every generation makes better friends with grandparents because they are the greatest storytellers, the founders of love and the keepers of traditions. She stressed that the role of the grandparents was of utmost importance to the children. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life.

Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest, Dr. Rajesh Rudhra, lauded the vision and the relentless hard work done by students and their mentors for presenting such a fabulous programme. He motivated the students by felicitating them with prizes as this serves as an impetus to their stellar performance consistently. He congratulated the grandparents for their singing performances and urged to encourage & praise their grandchildren for their good work and achievements, as appreciation gives them indomitable strength to face the world.

The result of Grandparents Singing Competition Jashan-E-Sur is as follows:

POSITION	NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT (Grandparent)	NAME & CLASS OF THE (Grandchild)
WINNER	CHANDERWANT KAUR	NAVYUG (K.G.- CALENDULA)
	KAILASH RANI	LOVISH GUPTA (K.G. – ASTER)
FIRST RUNNER UP	RAJWANT KAUR	HARMEET SINGH RANDHAWA (NSY. - ASTER)
	MEENU KAPOOR	LAKSHIT (I – KEATS)
SECOND RUNNER UP	NEELAM SHARMA	AGSTYA KALIA (II CHAUCER)
	GEETA	GANIKA (P.NSY. – LOVELY LOTUS)
APPRECIATION AWARD	LAXMI DEVI	NAVIDITA (I – BACON)
	CHANCHAL	SAMRAT (NSY- BLUEBELL)
	MANJEET

All in all the function ended on a high note, with everyone fully satiated with the love and companionship of each other.

 

Ganesh Utsav

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Ganesh Utsav - the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the symbol of wisdom and remover of obstacles with great religious zeal and enthusiasm. As a part of celebrations a special programme was organised in the school. The Principal, staff and students performed Ganesh pooja. The school choir confidently and melodiously chanted shlokas and devotional songs to invoke the blessings of Mangalmoorti Ganesha. The whole atmosphere was charged with festivity.

Also, the legend of Lord Ganesha was narrated with animation, to the children as a classroom activity. They thoroughly enjoyed the story about how young Ganesha acquired his trunk.

The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that one should not forget the culture, tradition and importance of celebrating festivals and explained the significance of the festival. The students were acknowledged that when the lord Ganesha, was writing Mahabharata he was filled with pain, agony and anger. Thus to calm his anger all gods decided to take him for a bath and later to rest. She expressed that the festivity get multiplied when children participate with true spirit.

The programme concluded with an aarti recital and chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya!

 

Hindi Diwas

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Hindi Diwas’ to mark the importance of the country’s most widely spoken language – ‘Hindi’ which was adopted as the official language of Constituent assembly on September 14, 1949. A special assembly was organized where it started with news and thought in Hindi followed by speeches on the importance of Hindi language.  Students of pre-primary classes recited various rhymes and gave a wonderful presentation on ‘Swar’. Everybody on the campus made sincere efforts to use Hindi as a medium of conversation for the day.

The Principal of the school, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the students for their commendable oratory skills. She said that in a developing India where English is given priority, we still communicate and express our feelings in Hindi. She also shared her views quoting the lines of the famous poet Iqbal which go, “Hindi Hain Hum, Vatan Hai Hindustan Hamara…”

 

Global Hand Washing Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Global Hand Washing Day’. School evidently believes in all round development of the students, in this prospects school strives to inculcate good habits among students.

This year’s theme is ‘Our Hands, Our Future’, highlighting how the benefits of handwashing go beyond protecting one’s own health. Good handwashing can prevent disease outbreaks, reduce school absences, and improve healthcare outcomes. Teachers had shown Power Point Presentation to the students conveying the message of hygiene. Students prepared charts depicting healthy and hygienic habits. The steps of proper cleaning of hands were displayed in the charts. Students explained their depictions in form of class presentations. It was practical experience earned by students as teachers instructed them to wash the hands properly following up the correct seven steps.

Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara highlighted the importance of hand hygiene as it plays a vital role in the healthy growth of students. She motivated them to convey the same message to their parents and neighbour to get the healthy & fit society.

The motto of organizing this event truly lived up when these students found concerned for cleaning their hands before & after their Lunch break during school timing.

 

Punjab Board District Tournaments

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana brought honour and laurels to the institution by winning various positions in Punjab Board District Tournaments held recently. Players were in high spirit while unfurling the flag of victory.

Dilkash of our school clinched the gold medal in District U-14 Cricket team from PAU Zone and Varun has also won the gold medal in District Basketball U-19 tournament as their teams won the district tournaments in their respective games.

Our school Chess team (U-17 boys) performed exceptionally good in District Chess Tournament and won second position. Players Rohit, Brijesh, Tanishq, Gurveer and Sahibpreet were in jubilant mood taking proud to air. Rohit (U-17 boys) and Arunav (U–19 boys) too made a mark for themselves by grabbing selection in Punjab State Chess Tournament.

Another felicitation added to the school fame was brought by players in Punjab District Table Tennis Tournament. Yashika & Mannat (U-14 Girls), Jaansheen & Muskaan (U-17 Girls) and Harsimranjeet & Chhavi bagged second position and were appreciated for their stupendous efforts and talents. In under – 17 category, Muskaan got selected for Punjab State Table Tennis Tournament.

The sports gems exhibited their high sportsmanship in District Level Volleyball and Basketball tournaments as well. Anvi Soni (U-19) clinched third position  in Volleyball Tournament. Mehak (U-17) and Suryabhan (U-14) emerged champion in District Basketball Tournament while securing third position.

Everyone was in a rejoiced mood. Players were bubbling with enthusiasm. Zenith was the limit for all the winners.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning teams for their wonderful efforts and stated that achieving such milestones in life take the students to the horizons of success. She stated that team spirit is inculcated by sports and these competitions help in harnessing the budding talents. The students should take part in sports to keep them fit & healthy.

 

9/11 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack

Green Land Convent School, Ludhiana remembered the victims of 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attack on its 17th anniversary. Students and staff along with the Principal of the school assembled to pay homage and pray for the departed souls. To mark this day, everyone lighted Candles and observed silence prayer in commemoration of those who lost their lives. The message of international unity and brotherhood was given. The students spoke about terrorism and its negative aspects. The notice board was full of peace messages. 

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara, express her solidarity and said that it was an event that sent shockwaves around the world. She urged students to come united for peace, to fight against terrorism and stand altogether for the safety of mankind. She also vowed to fight against ‘Separatism’ for the unity and integrity of the world because terrorism has no religion, caste and gender. She sensitized to the effects of terrorist attack which killed millions of innocent people in the world.

 

Vedic Declamation Contest

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana adding in plethora of inter-class activities organized Hindi Declamation contest supported by Ved Prachar Mandal. The competition aimed to promote the skills of effective Public speaking.  The participants enthusiastically expressed their views on the topics: “Gita’s soul – KARMA”, “Stress Management Tool – YOGA”, “The goal of Human Life – GOD REALISATION”, “Fortune and Hope” etc.

The listeners were impressed by the confidence exhibited by the students as they voiced their opinion in strong and powerful words in neck to neck competition where each tried to outshine the other to the best of his / her ability.

The Principal of the school, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara addressed and appreciated students for their efforts. She said that by participating in such declamation contests students learn the skills of combining eloquent language with equally eloquent delivery which is basic purpose of the education. She added that declamation is a fantastic speaking event to improve public speaking prowess and it provides opportunity for budding youth to show their hidden talent.

Dhruv of Class X-Bacon was the winner of Declamation contest followed by Inderpreet Kaur of Class X-Chaucer at second position and Savleen Singh of Class X-Chaucer at Third position.

On the whole, it was truly a spectacular experience offering a perfect platform for the exchange of ideas and creativity.

 

Teacher’s Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Teacher’s Day to thank the teaching faculty for the contributions they make to the lives of the Green knights. The Members of the Student Council, who had been preparing for the grand day for more than a week, organised a great show dedicated to their teachers. The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara, teachers and the students paid floral tribute to the great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary. The students presented flowers to the Principal of the school as a token of love and gratitude. The day buzzed with excitement and smiles all around. 

A beautiful cultural programme was organized to honour the teachers in which students performed on various dance numbers. The programme started with the singing of the ecstatic song by Kunika of Class XII followed by group song by the students of class VIII. Inderpreet of class X expressed her gratitude through a speech by bringing everyone’s attention to the immense importance of teachers and the role they play in children’s lives. Bhangra by the girls of Class X left everyone spellbound. A wonderful powerpoint presentation made by Ayesha of Class XII, showing a collage of teachers in their different roles and duties in the school campus was an endearing gesture and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Teachers seemed exuberant while enjoying together.

As a tribute, students of senior classes initiated to conduct a mock session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Supervisors and teachers of all subjects. Students were attired in disguise of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.

Lastly and most importantly, The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara shared a few words of encouragement for the students who had worked for days behind the scenes to organise the event. She congratulated the staff members, thanked them for their meritorious services and inspired them to work with integrity and credibility which is very vital for their profession.

On the whole, it was truly a proud day for the teachers to bask in the love and attention they received from their students!

 

Punjab Board District Chess Tournament

Chess players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana scintillated in Punjab Board District Chess Tournament held recently. U-19 (Girls), won bronze medal beating the players of Darshan Academy team. Players Kunika, Mehul, Sandeep, Ankita and Pallavi were in jubilant mood adding another felicitation to the school fame.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning team and appreciated for their stupendous efforts and talents. She inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. She further added that “Chess stimulates mental and intellectual development of children. It not only challenges their mind but also helps in the overall development of the child.”

 

Reading Day for K.G. Wing

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Reading Day for K.G. wing with a variety of activities motivating the students to read books as reading is the pathway to knowledge. All students of K.G wing read motivational text books with the assistance of their teachers using different modules. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to develop extra reading habits and also to promote the skills of effective Public speaking. Also they went for a nature walk enjoying the greenery in the school premises and played lots of games in the lush green gardens of the school.

The revered Principal, Ms. Jyoti   Pujara spoke on the importance of reading and said that independent reading fosters a love for reading. Voracious readers were highly appreciated. She also  stressed on the selection of good books for reading. Students enjoyed the day with recitation, story telling, speech and pledge.

In a nutshell, all students enjoyed this magical reading journey giving power to their learning abilities. Then this turn out to be their life-long learning experience into one exciting adventure.

 

Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna - ‘Janamashtami’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna - ‘Janamashtami’ with sheer joy and enthusiasm. Beautiful decorations were put up to make this event more cheerful and colorful. A beautiful backdrop was made with little Krishna in the cradle. The celebration began with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal and chanting of the auspicious gayatri mantra and bhajans which filled the entire atmosphere with religious fervor. 

Pre-primary wing was transformed into a land of joy, celebration and happiness on this occasion. Adorable tiny tots donned the roles of Lord Shri Krishna, Radha and Gopikas amongst many other characters related to Janmashtami. To remember the day, a movie was shown to take kids to the journey of Lord Krishna from his birth to the time when he battles out the evil King Kans and to the time when he shows himself as Lord Vishnu. 

Students presented a beautiful dance form ‘Go Go Go Govinda’ and spell bound the hearts of the audience. Another soul-touching dance formation was presented ‘Mayiya Yashodha’. With their laudable performance, they lighted up the stage and mesmerized the audience. Dhruv of class X and  Mehak Sidhu of class IX delivered a speech to remind the importance of ‘Krishna Ashtmi’ illustrating the fact that whenever there will be dominance of malevolence ‘He’ will reincarnate to destroy the evil and save the good.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti enlightened everyone to the origin of this celebration with her thoughts provoking lines ‘Work is Worship’. She conveyed the best wishes for the occasion and encouraged the children to emulate the qualities of Lord Krishna. She narrated the story of Lord Krishna to the students and explained the beautiful thought from Geeta Saar “Man is made by his belief, as he believes, so he is.”

Harmonious in form, tantalizing and vibrant in hue- the function won the hearts of everyone present.

 

Punjab School Zonal Tournaments

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana sparkled in the Punjab School Zonal Tournaments held recently. Players were in high spirit adding feathers to the glorious school cap.

Our school Badminton team (U-19 boys) performed exceptionally good and won bronze medal after beating St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana by 2-1. Players Shubham, Pratham, Agampreet, Gurpinder and Abhinav Sharma were in jubilant mood taking proud to air.

Another felicitation added to the school fame was brought by players in Volleyball tournament. Kavita, Anshika, Diksha, Arshleen, Kashish, Gurmehak, Virinda, Anjali and Sonali (U-17 Girls) bagged third position and were appreciated for their stupendous efforts and talents.

The sports gems exhibited their high sportsmanship in the Hockey tournament as well. Keshav Rana, Taranpreet Singh, Enosh & Jashandeep from U- 14 (Boys) and Parampuneet, Ragvenderpal, Jashanjot, Bhavuk, Anand, Navpreet, Bharamveer & Rajveer Singh from U-19 (Boys) got selected for Punjab School District Tournament.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning teams and inspired them to keep on attaining laurels in future as well. She said that the students have been putting up excellent performances in various sports events as they are trained under the supervision of specialized coaches. She further added that participation in sports activities enhance the development of sports skills, high levels of discipline and team spirit among students.

 

National Sports Day

Green Land Convent school, New Subhash Nagar organized hockey match for U-19 boys on 'National Sports Day' for the celebration of 114TH birth anniversary of legendary player Major Dhyan Chand. A friendly match between the braches of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Civil City was conducted providing a competitive platform for students to showcase their talents. The school has also pinned the day as ‘FIT INDIA YOUNG INDIA’ & ‘HUM FIT TOH INDIA FIT’ and the students took the oath for active and fitness oriented lifestyle.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara paid floral tribute to the Wizard of India and declared the match open by motivating both the teams and gave her best wishes to them. She encouraged the players to progress the skills and involvement in the game to reach the peak of their career. She emphasized that sports help students to build self-confidence and help them to outshine as stars.

In a keenly contested title clash, New Subhash Nagar boys made a positive start and opened the scoring when their captain Bharamveer found the net in the very fourth minute of the play.

The game was played at a fast pace and was packed with thrilling incidents. Players showcased their passion and intensity towards their game and it was revitalizing to see the match. They were appreciated to follow true games spirit and team effort. Both the teams put up a splendid display.

The event ended with the laudable applause by the audience for the winning team of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar who exuberantly played and won by 4-1.

On the whole this match was filled with flavour of enthusiasm & love towards sports.

 

MODEL EXHIBITION

To instill a scientific temperament among the students, an exhibition of models made by the school students was commemorated in Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana. The school always put forth one step ahead for student intellectual growth. It was a great platform for the students to showcase their practical knowledge as well as a unique learning experience. Under the guidance of their teachers, students from K.G. to XII made a stunning display of their innovative projects and models based on various themes of Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Literature, Computer, Music and Art & Craft.

The school students put forth intriguing models, activities and games that beautifully revealed the notion that “By doing we can learn better”  Not only were the exhibits profoundly educative, they were simply fun to observe and learn from. As one entered, one could not resist oneself from praising the models that really built the creativity of the students and put forth the imagination into the creative world. They explained to the inquisitive parents how the models work and how it will help in other way. Parents, teachers as well as visiting dignitaries were amazed to see how our students could easily explain to an inquisitive mind. Onlooker were very highly praised how beautifully the poetry can swayed the mind of the layman and put them into that gone genre. The models of science were on the benchmark as they presented the yet to come and innovation, creativity and scientific skills were highly collaborative. The models of LUDHIANA SMART CITY and Social science displayed a great deal of appreciation.

It were the combined efforts the distinguished Principal of the school Mrs. Jyoti Pujara, staff and students to make this event a great success. Not only this the Principal of the school always motivates the teachers to teach well with the coming new ways so that the students should not be lagged behind with the coming world.

She always inspired her students to participate in such events as these events will not only help in stimulating creativity and inventiveness among students but will also generate their interest for these subjects. All in all, it was a creative journey of discovery, a reminder that when children are given a voice and listened to, they are able to rise to challenges, be imaginative and succeed.

 

RAKHI MAKING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “Raksha Bandhan” which was marked by fervour and gaiety that one associates with this auspicious occasion followed by the traditional norms. Tiny tots of classes Pre-Nursery to K.G. participated with great zeal and performed well in the activity of Rakhi Making depicting their compassion and love towards their brothers and sisters. The bond between brothers and sisters was revealed through lovely and colourful Rakhi’s made by the beautiful hands. Students of primary classes participated with great interest and gaiety in Intra Class Rakhi Making Competition expressing their love and concern through the golden threads. A day prior to the festival, girls were busy making the best Rakhies for their brothers and boys were busy selecting the gifts for their sisters.

All in all, the celebration of this festival which signifies the beautiful family bond of trust and protection between a boy and a girl helped the students to nurture a healthy relationship amongst all at school – which is indeed a home away from home.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and extended her greetings on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. She added “Due to nuclear families, children today are deprived of true spirit of such festivals, so they get an opportunity to learn more about such celebrations in schools. She further emphasized that these traditional celebrations strengthens the bond of love and affection in the relationships.

The day concluded with the sense of accomplishment as students have handmade Rakhis for their brothers and above all school succeeded in catalyzing feelings of care and affection between siblings.

 

TABLE TENNIS AND CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Enthusiastic and energetic players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana embarked their potential and gave a flying start to Ludhiana Zonal Level Tournaments by wining Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in various games organized by Punjab School Education Department.

In Table Tennis Tournament in the first category of U-19 (Girls) the school team of girls bagged the glorious I Position beating the team of BCM 32-Sec, Ludhiana by 3-0 score.

In the second category of U-17 (Girls) the school Table Tennis team crossing all the rounds reached in final match with K.V.M. and clinched the I Position once again beating them by 2-0 score.

In the third category of U-14 (Girls) of Table Tennis the school girls got 2nd Position. The most well played girls Chhavi, Harsimran Kaur, Muskaan, Jaansheen, Yashika & Mannat got their place in the team of Punjab School District Tournament for District Level matches. Over all two gold and one silver medals were won by the Table Tennis Players in all the three categories.

In the second event of Punjab School Zonal Cricket Tournament held on 16th and 17th August, 2018, our school team participated with full vigour and enthusiasm in U-14 (Boys) Category and bagged the 3rd Position beating the team of B.V.M. School, Kitchlu Nagar by 8 wickets . Dilkash, the student of VIII std. got selected for the team of Punjab School District Tournament.

Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning teams and appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and their talents.  She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game as they flourish.

Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements were in high spirit as they made the teachers and parents feel proud on their victories.

 

KANNINJUKU KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND LSSC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

The joy of students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana had no bound when the two school teams one gold medal in two different inter school sports event. These players showcase their strength and agility by participating in state and district level competitions and they secured glorious first position.

In the first event Harshita student of Class I participated in the Punjab Open Cup, All India Kanninjuku Karate Championship - 2018 on 18th and 19th August, 2018 at Guru Nanak Stadium Multipurpose Hall , Ludhiana and bagged the Gold Medal in U-5 category beating all the opponents of her age.

In the second event of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Volleyball Tournament U-19 Girls category organized on 17th August, 2018 where Green Land Girls crossed all the rounds to meet hard competition. In the Final match with G.G.S. School, Daad they clinched the gold medal beating them by 2-1 score.

The School Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara felt very happy with this progress and continuous efforts of the teachers and students. She congratulated all of them for their steady victories.

 

72nd Independence Day Celebration on August 15, 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated nation’s 72nd Independence Day on August 15, 2018 saluting the nation and its freedom fighters. The celebration began with the ceremonial flag hoisting followed by school pledge, oath with a series of partriotic songs.

The entire school was involved in its making to instill patriotic fervour among the staff and students.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that on this auspicious day, 72 years ago, India attained freedom from colonial rule and the people of our country became the masters of their destiny. He also advised the students to work tirelessly to keep our tri-colour fly high as the youth of today is the nation builder for tomorrow.

The principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara motivated the students to follow the path of truth, honesty and love for the country. She also extorted the students to remember the great leaders who fought for our freedom and most importantly the way we achieved our freedom. She motivated the students to make a promise on this auspicious Independence Day to make India, our motherland shine even brighter into our future.

Thus, the Independence Day was a mixture of patriotism, leadership, promise, and hope.

 

TEEJ CELEBRATION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Teej festival in the school campus with great fervour and gaiety. Students from classes­­­ P. Nsy. To XII were seen in traditional colourful attire. School campus wore a festive look with buntings, fresh flowers and decorations replete with the traditional baagh, phulkaris, charkha, earthern pots, hand fans and chhajj.

Keeping in mind the different age groups of children, special arrangements were made for their entertainment. The function included enthralling dance performances and several enactments by the students of the school. The beats of Punjabi music let, everybody to tap their feet. Sohni Muttiyar and Sohna Gabru Competition was conducted for the students of Kindergarten and the students were adjudged accordingly. Swings were decorated with balloons were the center of attraction. Giddha - the heart and soul of Punjab was performed by lovely little girls of primary wing and senior students. It was a trumpet call to announce and sing the welcome notes for the Monsoon.

Different kinds of stalls and Punjabi traditional games were organised for the students so that the students must be rooted with their culture and tradition. Students also relished stalls of different eatables such as Kheer Malpuaas, sandwiches, waterballs, pav bhaji, channa kulcha, sweet corns along with soft drinks. Fragrances of flowers on ‘Teej’ pervaded the atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.

Laudable Madam Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the joint efforts of students, parents and teachers and acknowledged the students about the riches of the culture and inspire the student to have wings but should not forget the ground. She also blessed the students to blossom at their best and preserve our rich cultural heritage. She added it was a pleasure to witness the festivity and galore which made the whole environment lively and colourful!

Overall the day was full of moments of remembrance and enjoyment.

 

Inter House Poster Making Competition

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter House Poster Making Competition for the students of classes IX-XII in the school premises on social evils.

The topics of the Poster making competition were based on social matters and reflect their concern for the society. The main objective of the event was to engross the hidden talent of the students. The students showed their abilities through art where they expressed their feelings in the form of quotations, paintings, sketch etc. This competition really proved beneficial for the students to pursue a rich and creative learning experience. The whole school was captivated with the ideas, art and the creativity of the students. The aim of this competition was not merely to see the creative aspect but also to trigger the thought process of the children and sensitize them towards these burning & serious issues.

The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara addressed and appreciated students for their efforts. The motto of organizing such competition is to make students more responsible, dutiful and concerned towards society. She congratulated the winners and applauded for all the participants for their superb performance. She enlightened the students about the addiction of drugs among the youth and motivated the students to lead a life staying away from drugs.

On the whole, competition was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

 

Best Out of Waste Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, organized an Inter Class ‘Best out of Waste’ competition for the students of K.G. wing. In order to make children aware of uses of waste material and to give them a lesson on reducing waste to save our future, a ‘Best out of Waste’ activity was organised by the teachers for students of the school under the guidelines of teachers students presented mind-blowing, beyond expectation, fantabulous ideas which were demonstrated by the material they brought students right from waste ropes to broken bangles, plastic bangles, bottles, buckets, ice cream sticks, old CDs and beads etc. were used. Students participated in this activity with immense enthusiasm and expressed their love and concern for the nature. It was an utmost effort of the school to encourage the creative skills of the children. This unique competition builds in overall development of the coming generation to recycle the wastes.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti said that the creativity that could be seen around was unbeatable & to create these, seeing little fingers work gave tremendous pleasure. Kids imaginations did not have any boundaries. She exhorted students that we should aim to understand the importance of preserving the environment and moreover learn more about sustainability. Also we should not throw away waste things that we could use them again for different purposes and we should not cause any harm to the nature.

On the whole, celebrations of day hit the ground by spreading awareness with the 6 R’s of Green living, "Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Re-Think”.

 

4th International Karate Championship

Sana Rana students of Class V of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana participated in the 4th International Karate Championship on 28th and 29th July, 2018 at Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata organized by All India Seishin Kai Shito –Ryu Karate-Do Federation and bagged the Bronze Medal. It was a hard competition where number of students from all over India participated giving tough competition to each other. Sana Rana played under 10 category and by clinching the Bronze Medal, She not only made her School Proud but also the whole of India. The School Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the student and felt highly proud to have such students being trained in the school. The school students and staff were in a spirit on the grand achievement of Sana at International level at such a small age.

 

STORY TELLING COMPETITION

“Story Telling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the World today.”

To enhance the confidence and speaking skills of the students and to observe ‘International Tiger Day’, An Inter Class Story Telling Competition was organized on the topic ‘The Jungle Safari’ at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar for students of pre-primary and I std. Around 70 students from different sections participated in the competition with great enthusiasm and zeal. Story Telling is an art that helps students to connect to humanity. It is what that helps students to link with their past and provides a glimpse into the future. Taking this fact into consideration the children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. All the participants came up with different stories and narrated them on stage with great zeal and enthusiasm.

All the class teachers put their efforts to teach the narration of stories to these tiny tots. The telling of stories by these little ones in various costumes with props and voice modulation proved that a real great talent finds its happiness in its execution.

This competition was really beneficial for the students to pursue a rich and enjoyable language learning experience. The whole school was captivated with the charm, confidence and conviction of students. The students were judged on parameters like confidence, pronunciation, costume, props and on the overall presentation. Ms. Amrita and Ms. Baby Sharma were the judges of the competition.

The worthy Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti Pujara who is one of the finest narrators declared the final result. She congratulated the winners and applauded all the participants for their superb performances. She also highlighted the importance of ‘International Tiger Day’ and motivated the students to ‘To save the environment by saving the rare species of the tiger.’ She also explained the right way of narrating a story and emphasized that story telling is a spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings. She motivated the students to always showcase their talent in spectra of activities.

The result for the competition is as follows:

POSITION	NURSERY	K.G.	I
FIRST	Aarav	Gursimran	Gavish, Harleen Kaur
SECOND	Harmeet Singh, Gorvi	Sidharth, Soham Bhandari	Nivedita, Garisha, Samar Raza
THIRD	Kaya, Vihaan	Hargun, Kanishk, Aaryan	Ananya
CONSOLATION	Samya, Sayam	Shivansh, Sehajveer	Ananya Sharma, Mannat

On the whole, the competition was a great success.

 

Inter class Poetry Recitation Competition

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

An Inter class Poetry Recitation Competition was organized at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar for the students of Primary Wing. Beauty is the realm of poetry, children enjoy the beauty of expression, thoughts, feeling, rhyme, rhythm and music of words.  Taking all these facts into consideration the children got an opportunity to exhibit their talent and confidence. The competition inspired the children to come forward and recite on stage.

The children came up with different poems on the topic “Environment Conservation” and recited them withgreat zeal and enthusiasm.

The competition was conducted in two categories i.e. Category-A (II & III standard) and Category-B (IV-V standard). Four students from each class & section participated in two categories for the competition. All the class teachers put their efforts to recite the poems in the coherent form and students proved that a really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

This competition really proved beneficial for the students to pursue a rich and enjoyable language learning experience. The whole school was captivated with the charm, confidence and conviction of students. The students were judged on parameters like confidence, voice modulation, dramatic appropriateness, the props used and on the overall presentation. Ms. Deepali Headmistress and Ms. Priya teacher of Primary Wing were the judges.

But the final judgment was made by Mrs. Jyoti Pujara who is a poet and worthy Principal of the school. She also declared the final result.

From Category A Sanvi Sharma of Class III Chaucer stood first, whereas, Sneha of Class II Bacon, Aahana Sharma of Class III Chaucer and Rajvi of Class II Bacon, Tanvi of Class III Bacon secured the second and third position respectively.

From Category B Naina of Class IV Chaucer & Ritika of Class IV Bacon were declared as the first position holder and Simran of Class IV Chaucer and Smayra of Class IV Bacon stood second and Mehak of Class V Chaucer and Yashita of Class IV Bacon stood third in the competition.

The honourable Principal of the school congratulated the winners and applauded all the participants for their superb performance. She explained the right way of poetry recitation and emphasized that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings. She also quoted the lines of great poet Robert Frost, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words”. She motivated the students to always showcase their talent in spectra of activities.

On the whole, the competition was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

 

Van Mahotsav Week

“If a tree is saved even at the cost of one’s head, ‘its’ worth it.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commenced ‘Van Mahotsav Week’ with great massive awareness and educational purpose. Meaningful messages were put up all around on the importance of trees and how they are the 'Lifelines'.  The overall objective of celebrating the day is to sensitise masses and to generate awareness among the students. The students were a step ahead with a scintillating programme in the campus.

Adding more fervour to the proceedings and celebrations, a spectrum of activities were planned for the day for children to let them get a feel of the earth and nature. The Plantation Drive and Poster Making Competition were organized for students of all classes to incorporate the sensitivity towards resources around us and to aware the students to consciously slow down the effect of technology and modernization on the dwindling and fragile eco-system. Each poster had a unique story to tell and spread the message that the green plant we live in must be cared for. Trees are the kindest thing we grow as they fulfill all our basic needs. But their depletion has become the serious problem.

In the 'Plantation Drive' the students planted the saplings of different types of plants like Christmas tree, Postal Palm, Areca Palm, Rabish Palm, China Palm etc. brought by them which inculcate the sense of responsibility among students. The worthy school Principal and teachers also planted various saplings.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti addressed that this initiative has been taken so that the students learn and spread awareness about the importance of ‘Flora and Fauna’ in human life as they are the pillars of future world. She proposed to make the entire campus polythene free which will encourage others to realize their social and moral duty towards our environment. She also recalled the words of great poet John Milton, “ Accuse not nature, it hath done her part, do thou but thine.” and inspired the students to plant more and more trees to bringing back our lost forests.

Thus the programme evoked feelings of love for God’s beautiful creation and everyone at the school renewed the pledge to protect the environment. Van Mahotsav week came up to be a great success. The event helped to bring awareness about the green cover around us. It also helped in strengthening the bond between plants and humans. Students got to learn a lot and will always cherish the memories of this important occasion.

 

Inter House Solo Sufi Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a ‘Musical Rain Festivity’ for the students of Kindergarten wing to get relief from the scorching heat and learn something while having a fun. The blooming buds enjoyed the rain showers and relished the monsoon season. The school keeps on conducting innovation techniques and styles with which learning could be made more rewarding and interesting. Instead of confining the kids in their classes, they were brought out in open by their mentors to enjoy the playful rainy weather. The little stars really had the festivity time with their friends in their colourful raincoats and multileveled umbrellas.

They welcomed raindrops by dancing, hopping, springing and jumping together in the rain.

The beaming faces and bright eyes of the tiny Green Knights infused energy and mesmerized each and everyone present there. The kids learned new vocabulary and recited many rhymes along with teachers. They enjoyed the fragrance of wet soil, gush of the fresh air and sprouting green plants and flowers.

The School Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara said that such activities assist the children to be extrovert. Even the shyest students too participated with other students in such a convenient and child friendly learning environment. The students experienced nature and its benevolence in order to be kind and affectionate. The purpose of the event was to introduce the tiny–tots to the monsoon season and all the best practices that go along with it.

On the whole it was a great fun for the blooming buds who enjoyed the whole experience of rain and chills in the heat.

 

Inter House Solo Sufi Competition

“Singers are not great, because they have some special technique.
They are great because of their passion…………”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a ‘Inter House Solo Sufi Singing Competition’ on the occasion of ‘World Youth Skills Day’. The Sincere participation of the students made the contest exhuberant, soulful and sereve. There were two categories, Category – A (VI- VIII) and Category – B (IX – XII). The mesmerizing rendition of the sufi songs took the audience to the heavenly stupor and the whole auditorium echoed with the Melodious and soothing compositions and singing. The future sufi singers set the stage on fire with their mesmerizing performances. The entire campus echoed with the mellifluous music.

The Principal of the School, Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the students for the prodigious efforts and performances. She motivated the students to participate actively in such events or activities as they provide platform to the aspiring singers and enhance their singing skills. In her speech she said the students that Sufi music is the devotional music that connects with heart and soul. It is the music of submission and surrender one’s self to God and transcends all religious boundaries. At the end she announced the judgement and congratulated the winners. The students were judged on the basis of voice skills, Rhythm and Tempo, Vocal Expressions and Entertainment Value.

In Category A First position was obtained by Palak Thakur (VIII Chaucer) of Shakti House, Second position was taken by Chahat Gupta (VII Bacon) of Kirti House and the third position was secured by Sakshi Bhangar (VII Bacon) of Jagriti House and appreciation award was bagged by Sneha Tondon (VIII Chaucer) of Jyoti House.

In Category B First position was taken by Riya Tiwari (XI Bacon) of Shakti House, Second position was fetched by Arshleen Kaur (X Chaucer) of Kirti House and the third position was won by Devansh Dhingra (IX Bacon) of Jyoti House.

Overall Shakti House was declared winner.

On the whole the competition was a great success and standard set by the students were very high.

 

Inter Class Spell Bee Competition

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.
If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter Class Spell Bee Competition for the students of Classes KG to V, aimed at creating awareness of the possibilities of using varied words in oral and written expression and to add new words to the active vocabulary of the students. The tiny tots participated with great enthusiasm and dueled through the toughest words to prove their mettle. A thorough orientation was done by the mentors before the event in the format of a learning cum fun filled competition.

The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the students for participating enthusiastically. In her speech, she said that such type of competitions made students aware of the using new spellings in their day to day life and the usage of many unfamiliar words. It was a wonderful learning experience for all the little ones and served to enrich and encouraged them to learn new words . The winners were felicitated with the merit certificates.

Result of Inter Class Spell Bee Competition
Class	Winners
K.G.	Ananya, Ananya Thakur, Gursimran, Himani, Keetika, Mehnaz,Ravneet, Shiksha, Aadit, Bhavish, Gavvy, Himanshu, Madhav, Shivansh, Sidharth, Jaspreet, Kayra, Radhika, Sonakshi, Devesh, Ritesh, Soham Bhandari, Aradhya, Myra Jain, Palak Sharma, Savi, Abhimanyu, Kirat, Zaid, Delvin
I	Taniksha Gangar, Aditya Kapor, Akshit Mehra, Madhav, Ananya Sharma, Chahat, Mannat, Samar Raza, Harleen, Tanureet, Lakshit, Sayam
II	Chhavi, Rajvi, Sakshi, Baljeet, Hemant, Yash
III	Akshaya Chouhan, Ananya Vig, Mahi, Mannat,Tanvi Sharma, Aayush Mehmi, Paramveer Singh, Sanjog, Jiya, Kritika, Sanvi, Sidh Jain
IV	Simranpreet, Kavya, Yashita, Yugam, Kawaljeet, Mehak Kochar, Simran, Sweta, Ashav, Gurkirat
V	Harleen, Zoya, Alisha, Anamika, Chetanya, Janvi, Jaspreet, Kiran, Sana, Amish, Daksh, Partik

 

World Population Day

“Save the earth from over-exploitation caused by over population.
Join the campaign to have enough space to live in………………”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter House Punjabi Declamation Competition’ for classes VI-XII on the occasion of World Population Day. The aim of the competition was to hone the oratory skills of students and create awareness amongst them about the hazards of population explosion. The students beautifully presented their views on the topics Impact of Population on Economy, Hazards of Growing Population, Population & Unemployment etc., The rising rate of population especially the last six years has been alarming. The aim of the declamation competition was to offer students a chance to express their views on to hazards of growing population and the ways to abolish it . Each word was signifying as the pearl preserved in a shell. Each fact and quote exhorted upon the need to control the population in order to avoid its adverse effects on country’s economical, social and environmental aspects. The speeches by the senior students lifted the audience spellbound.

The School Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara applauded the efforts of the vigorous orators and said that the vision of our country lies in the hands of the youth. So, they should come forward to curb the social and national evil to make our country more strong and realize the dream of Sri Rabindranath Tagore and APJ Abdul Kalam. She boosted the morale of students by asking them to participate in such type of activities as these activities help the students to develop confidence and improve their communication skills.

Inderpreet Kaur (X) of Jagriti House and Dhruv Arora (X) of Kirti House were the winner of the Inter House Punjabi Declamation Competition, second position was captured by Jashanpreet Kaur (XI) and Mehak Sidhu (IX) of Jyoti House, third position was won by the Jahanvi Singla (VIII) of Kirti House and appreciation award was bagged by Anmol Kumar (IX) of Kirti House and Manleen Kaur (IX) of Shakti House. Jyoti House secured the overall position.

 

World Chocolate Day

“Chocolate does not make the world go around,
But it certainly makes the ride worthwhile…………”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Inter – House Chocolate/Dessert Mocktail Making Competition on the occasion of World Chocolate Day. The students of different houses participated with great spirit and enthusiasm and marked their perfection in the field of taste and delight using common available ingredients. The participants of each house explained the speciality of their mocktail and chocolate desserts in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay. The Kindergarten section also celebrated the Chocolate Day. It was a treat watching the tiny tots decorating the chocolate desserts. They were extremely happy and enjoyed the day a lot.

The main focus of the competition was not only the preparation of yummy choco desserts and mouth watering mocktail but also upon students’ artistic presentation which carried an aesthetic aspect. Equal emphasis was paid on the hygienic consideration which was to be kept in view while preparing and dressing the final product. It was amazing to watch the children engrossed in making chocolate desserts and dazzling mocktail and showcasing their talents. The remarkable spirit of future chefs elated each and everyone present there.

The School Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara said that she felt proud to see such higher level of expertise among her students. She also told the Green Knights good eating habits will help them not only to improve their nutritional well being, but also prevent nutition related diseases. Such events aim at bringing elements of fun and excitement through the spirit of competition.

She applauded the efforts of students and announced the judgement. First position was acquired by Kirti House, second position was grabbed by Jyoti House, and third position was obtained by Shakti House.

On the whole the day was proposed to be learning filled with joy and creativity which ended at addition in felicitating the students to have awareness of food nutritive value.

 

SCHOOL REOPENING

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar reopened its doors and welcomed the students after the rejuvenating summer break.  The whole campus was reverberated with the beaming faces of the Green knights and the hustle and bustle of the parents getting their kids back to school on time so as to have them to begin their first day punctually. The children were elated to see their friends and teachers back plunged into the normal routine packed with full of fun and recreation. Also, students of kindergarten enjoyed watching a very interesting, funny and pleasurable movie ‘Stuart Little’.

“Teachers Training Programme” was conducted before the opening of the school which helped the teachers to explore new ways to teaching through audio-visual aids with the aim to bring qualitative changes in teaching learning process and making it student friendly.
The school Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara welcomed the students and motivated them to do their study with passion. She also informed the students about the upcoming events and inspired them to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co- scholastic. She also addressed the teachers to be life long learners and play a positive role as a facilitator to inspire the young learners and prepare them for the future.

On the whole, the entire campus was echoed with enthusiasm and positive vibrancy.

 

Fourth International Yoga Day

Yoga is more than the union of our head to our knees, it is the union of ourselves with the divine……… Ms. Jyoyi Pujara

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana celebrated ‘Fourth International Yoga Day’ to enhance the feeling of well-being and better quality of life amongst its students and teachers. The great institution initiated one day practice session to create awareness about the essence of yogic exercises. To elevate the healthy way of life and imbibe the value of discipline, the students and the teachers were summoned in the school campus. The occasion began with the mellifluous prayer. A Power Point Presentation was shown demonstrating various Asanas and Importance of Yoga in One’s Life. All the paricipants were introduced to Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Dhyana, Kapalbhati, Bhadrasana etc. The Whole Campus drenched in the nectarean flute music of divine love. The teachers and the students participated enthusiastically and got the chance to know how yoga embodies unity of mind and body.

The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara calls yoga “an expression of life.” In her speech she said, “Yoga essentially means finding the key to the nature of existence.” She inspired her students and teachers to develop a habit of early rising and practising yoga daily as it has countless benefits that positively affect our physical and mental well - being. She also pointed out that a regular practice of yoga can help us to reduce stress, memorize the things, increase memory power, and understand a concept and its context. She exhorted upon that yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy. She motivated her students to make yoga indispensable part of their lives. The Programme ended with a vote of thanks and the resolution taking ceremony of practising yoga everyday.

 

Closing of Summer Camp

The two weeks Summer Camp concluded at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana with high note amid fun, frolic and lifelong learning. The prestigious school regimented a wide range of activities like Spoken English, Western Dance and Music, Classical Dance and Music, Flameless Cooking, Art & Craft, Calligraphy, Sports like Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Skating, Chess, Yoga, Hockey, Fitness and Aerobics etc. The camp was organized to cater the needs of young learners and to encourage them to enjoy diversity of extra-curricular activities and enable them to use their leisure time in a productive and fun-filled way. A wide range of activities were adjunct to provide the students an opportunity for introspection, self-discipline, self-discovery and creativity. The two weeks Summer Camp provided the students adventurous, active and healthy summer. The students actively and robustly participated in the various activities.

On the last day of the Camp a function was organized to entitle the students to unveil their flair and artistry in which they were groomed during the camp. The students spellbound the audience with their talent and astounding performances.

Sh. Rajesh Rudra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools and the Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the students and the staff members for organising the blend of learning and fun filled activities and making the summer camp a success. They said that the main aim of the summer camp was to enable the students to develop their abilities and enthusiasm for sports and extra-curricular activities which they can enjoy and excel in. Thus, the school creates plenty of opportunities for the students to carve out a niche for themselves in various fields by participating in sports and various activities. The principal in her address call for proactive approach from parents to identify, nurture and appreciate their children’s creativities.

On the whole, the school Champs were blooming with beaming faces and smile and feeling proud to be the part of nurturing Summer Camp.

 

World Environment Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Environment Day’ to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining and defending Mother Nature and the entire planet from further destruction that stems from natural disasters caused by human activities. The school firmly believes in instilling the strong sense of belongingness towards the planet Earth.

“ Let’s join our hands to make out biological mother, the earth a better place to live in.” With this thought, the school campus was reverberated with excitement and enthusiasm. The Green Nights were sensitized about the need to save the environment, and the beauty and bounty of our planet.

The colourful charts like ‘Go Green’, ‘Save Mother Earth’, Don’t Blow It – Good Planets are Hard to Find’ were put up to encourage the children to be eco- friendly and preserving biodiversity. An Inter House Poster Making Competition was held in which the students painted their creative thoughts on nature conservation and exhibited their artistic skills. A very strong message was conveyed through the posters that man’s greed not need that depletes the nature and brings calamities to the created order.

Keeping in mind the philosophy of the Father of Nation to save environment, The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara, Strived hard to imbibe values in her students not only by preaching but by developing appropriate attitude to take requisite measures towards the well-being of mother earth and one’s ownself. She appreciated the efforts made by the students to showcase their intellectual acumen. She highlighted the importance of celebrating the ‘World Environment Day’ which brings happiness to every individual. In her speech she said that humans are both the creatures and moulders of the environment. Thus it is the time to make the transition from arm choir activism to environment protection.

Conclusively, the entire day was devoted to the environment as of a veridical adherence to our divine planet, Earth.

 

Green Land Shines in Chess

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana again excelled in the 10th Chess Championship, 2018. The chess prodigy, Rohit Saini of Class IX brought laurel to the school by securing first position under-15 category of Centre of Chess Excellence Competition which was organized by Punjab Kesari on May 30, 2018. The Chairman Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and the Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the student and his parents. They appreciated the courageous and untired efforts of the student who left no stone unturned to add another wings to the school glory. The inspiring Principal encouraged him to keep participating in such competitions to achieve the heights that no one ever reached.

 

World No Tobacco Day 2018

Tobacco kill millions……………………………………
We are at a war with tobacco industry and will continue until we beat this monster………

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on 31st May, 2018 to highlight the deadly health hazards associated with tobacco.
No Tobacco Drive began with the objective to make the youth aware of harmful effects of tobacco consumption as well as its complications to others.

Tobacco use kills more than seven million people around the world every year and that number is predicted to grow unless anti-tobacco actions are increased.

In order to make the pupil easily get aware of all the problems and health complications caused by tobacco chewing or smoking, a Power Point Presentation was shown. Inter House slogan writing competition was organised for the classes VI to VIII and X to XII on the theme “Tobacco -the Monster”. The Green Knights enthusiastically participated in the competition. They made beautiful and inspirational poster highlighting the ill-effects of tobacco.

The Principal of illustrious school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara extolled the efforts of the student to be the harbinger of change in the society. She informed the student that tobacco is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is Cancerous. She also told the students about the need to make our country smoke and disease free so that the present and coming generations breathe (live) happily.

Conclusively, the entire day was devoted to encourage the students to make our country tobacco free country.

 

Summer Camp 2018

With summer already knocking our door
It’s time to beat the heat and
let the kids explore extracurricular activities………

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana is going to organize the most awaited summer camp in the school premises. The camp will end on 9th June,2018. The core purpose of organizing the camp is to enable the students to explore their hidden talents and facilitate them to make optimum use of their leisure time. A plethora of fun-filled activities like Western Dance and Music, Classical Dance and Music, Art and Craft, Calligraphy, Spoken English,Flameless Cooking, Sports Activities like Basketball, Cricket, Chess, Skating, Congo, Karate, Yoga, Fitness and Aerobics etc are designed thoroughly to infuse new skills and creativity in young learners. Well equipped and qualified coaches will to coach the children.

The Principal of the school, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara said, “Extra-curricular activities play a vital role in the lives of students. They benefit the students through educational, personal and social means. It also gives an opportunity to develop their inherent qualities part in the activities of their interest. So, let’s our children make the most of it by taking part in innovative and funfilled activities. The camp will be the wonderful opportunity to unwind children’s energy and potentials.” Above all, nothing is more important than keeping our kids healthy and energized.

 

XII Result

“Achievers never expose themselves,
But their achievements expose them.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana once again stole the limelight by emerging victorious in class XII result declared by CBSE on 26th May, 2018. The Green Knights made their alma mater proud by giving an excellent result. An overflow of zeal and fervour drenched in the entire campus. Sandeep Kapoor captured the first position by scoring 93.4% marks in Non- Medical stream. He also scored highest marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths i.e. 95 in each and 97 in Physical Education.

Another feather to the school glory was added by Gagandeep from Commerce by fetching 84.2% marks. She scored highest marks in business studies i.e. 92 and in music i.e. 98. Kajal scored 92 highest marks in Economics. The school premises was charged with excitement, vigour and happiness on stupendous performance of students in Class XII result.

Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools and the Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students for their well-deserved recognition. Faculty, staff and parents encouraged the students to uphold the name of school in coming years as well.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara motivated the students to make hardwork key ingredient of their life and achieve their goals and shine in the future. She also appreciated the painstaking efforts taken by the Green Knights. The entire campus was reverberated with excitement and enthusiasm.

 

Mango Day Festival, 2018

It was a sweet juicy morning for the tiny tots of Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana as the little ones welcomed with sheer delight to celebrate Mango Day. It was a perfect day to celebrate the season of the king of fruits “ Mango” with a fun filled learning opportunity in the form of ‘Mango Party’. The Whole campus was adorned in green and yellow in tune with the theme of the party. The kids of Pre- Primary classes came dressed in shades of yellow and green colours looking exactly like the king of fruits.

The “Mango Party” mania was kicked off by introducing different types of mangoes and their health benefits. The little star were quite excited and eager to know more about mangoes and their kinds. They touched, smelled and held the mangoes in an attempt to distinguish one from the other. The children engaged in various creative activities such as thumb printing, cutting & pasting, cutting of mangoes, drawing of mangoes etc. The children were able to associate with the shape & size of mango better than before and were proud of the drawings they made. The kids enjoyed rhymes and sang songs on the theme ‘Mango - The King of fruits’. During the lunch time, Children shared and relished various varities of mango they had brought as special tiffins. They learnt its cultural, social and economic significances, its medicinal properties and popular stories associated with the term ‘Mango’ The aim of organizing the event was to impart all information related to mango in a fun way.

 

91st Regional Abacus Competition Festival, 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana firmly believes in putting forth one step ahead for students’ intellectual growth and honing their self expression. The intellectual appraisal added another wings of success in the glorious name of school.

Tania student of VIII standard earned laurels to the school by participating in 91st Regional Abacus Competition Festival, 2018 organised by Brain O’ Brain at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh on May 20, 2018. She bagged the gold medal ranking top position Open Category-Z. Another feather of Success was added to the school glory by Jaspreet of VI standard by capturing Second position in I-3 Level 9 category. Both the children proved that success comes only to those who strive hard.

The Principal of the school, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara applauded them for their achievement and wished them better future prospects. The distinguish Principal always inspired her students to participate in such competitions. In her speech she said, “ If you work hard and know where you are going, You’ll get there.”

 

Splash Pool Party

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a ‘Splash Pool Party’ for the Tiny-Tots of K. G. wing in the school premises. The little ones put their swim suits on and enjoyed the splash activity to beat the heat of the scorching sun.

Big splash pools were kept in the inner school play station. They were abundantly decorated with colourful balloons. Children in colourful swimsuits came swarming into the splash pool and enjoyed wading through water and had a gala time. The students jumped and romped in the water. They played gleefully with colourful balls and balloons in the huge splash pools. The zeal and enthusiasm of blooming buds was evident while playing with the toys and enjoying the fountains. They splashed water at each other. The celebratory music beats at the party made the surroundings more delightful. The kiddies tapped their feet dancing and hopping on different tunes. They also enjoyed water sports with their teachers. They relished different juices and summer fruits like watermelon, mango, melon etc.

The teachers explained the importance of fruits intake in diet for mental and physical growth. The event was enjoyed by tiny tots and teachers thoroughly as it was a relieving activity in the monotonous routine and a kick off start for everyone to enjoy the summer vacation with new zeal.

The charismatic Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara made sure that kids were provided utter level of security during the activities. Her happiness knew no bounds to see her little champs participating joyfully. She conveyed students the role of fun filled activities in their holistic development. Taking a step further, the children were told about the importance of conserving and reusing water.

At the end of the session the kids were still beaming and were spotted in no hurry to beat the retreat.

 

Mother’s Day Celebration

You are the embodiment of Love,
You are like a boon from above
Like you there is no other,
You’re the only one, you are my mother.

Green Land Convent, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Mother’s Day with great vigor and vehemence by paying sincere encomium to the great creation of the Lord of universe and the epitome of love and sacrifice, ‘Mother’.

Keeping in mind the selfless efforts put by a mother for the well beings of her children plethora of events were organised at the school premises. A mother is a woman like no other. She gave us life, nurtured us, taught us, fought for us and most importantly loves us unconditionally. All the activities were planned to applaud the untired efforts put by a mother for her children. The Primary wing of the school I to III was engulfed in making vibrant Greeting Cards to express their love for their adorable Super Moms. All the blooming buds participated with zeal and enthusiasm.

Class IV to V students beautifully put forward their efforts in making technicoloured Photo Frames exhibited their love and affection towards their mothers.

The Senior Wing of the school also put forth their best by participating in Inter House Salad cum Mocktail Making Competition. Students displayed their culinary skill and exhibited their art of making dining table more tempting by adding taste, delight in preparation and nutrition value in vibrant salad and dazzling mocktail. As truly said, “A mother’s heart is brave and sacrifices its own pleasures for the welfare of her family”. She is like a flower each one is beautiful and unique. To add more colours to the day Inter House Flower Arrangement Competition was organized for the students of classes VI onwards to bring out the inner creativity of the students. Flowers are the symbol of everlasting love and indelible bond. The competition enabled the pupil to pay gratitude to their mothers for everything they have done to make their life cheerful and comfortable. It was a treat to watch the Green Knights arranging the various coloured flowers in a perfect way. The fragrance of the flower mesmerized everyone present there.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winner and applauded the efforts of all the participants . The First position was baggad by SHAKTI  House. The second position was won by KIRTI House and the Third position went to JYOTI House in flower Making competition.

As per the judgement of Salad cum Mocktail Making Competition, KIRTI  House grabbed first position. Second and third positions were secured by SHAKTI House and JYOTI House respectively. The honourable Principal of this great temple of learning encourages such activities as they help the children to adopt healthy life style. She guided the students to respect their mothers and focused on the importance and role of a mother in building a child as a good human being. She further motivated the students to love and take care of their mothers, the precious gift of God.

 

Karate & Abacus State level Tournament

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana performed exceptionally good and embarked their potential by bringing various positions in Karate & Abacus State level Tournaments held recently. The students earned medals by playing with full vigour and zeal in different categories of Boys & Girls.

In Inter School Seishikai Shito-ryu Karate Championship, Sana Rana in U- 7 (Girls) category & Love Kumar in U-10 (Boys) category secured first position and Harshita Verma in U-6 (Girls) category, Varpunit in U-9 (Boys) category, Amanjit in U-7 (Boys) category & Abhijeet in U-12 (Boys) category won third position.

Taniya and Drishti (T4 Category, Level 10) added another feather to the cap of school by bagging first position in Abacus Competition held recently at Tyagraj Stadium, New Delhi.

Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for their efforts and adding 4 gold medals and 4 bronze medals in the talent basket of the school.  She emphasized on the importance of sports and games in the present scenario and encouraged the students to keep on the good work and develop into wholesome personalities. She applauded the coaches and teachers who left no stone unturned during their practice to make their dreams come true.

 

World Red Cross Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Red Cross Day’ in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sir J Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement. On this occasion, an awareness programme was organized with the theme “First Aid’ in an amplified manner to provide on the basic first aid training and to make the children aware of diverse and innovative range of services to the humanity. The theme behind it was to disseminate first aid knowledge and skills among young people.  

The training began with orientation and briefing on the relevance of providing first aid to those in need. Demonstrations were given by the students on various emergency scenarios and how to remain calm and deal efficiently in such situations. ‘First Aid Kit’ activity was also organized wherein every class maintained their own first aid kit.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti stressed on the importance of conducting such events which help in disseminating first aid knowledge to save themselves and their loved ones from unexpected hazards such as severe bleeding, fainting, spells etc. She exhorted the students to be helping hands and to lead a life of service to reaffirm our commitment to the humanity.

 

Cambridge English Language Assessment Program

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a two days’ 'Teacher Training Workshop' of Cambridge English Language Assessment to develop the teaching learning strategies to train students for Key and Preliminary English Test and for the First and Advanced Certificate of English from Cambridge, U.K.

The training was very fruitful as the teachers were introduced with Cambridge programmes and techniques. They were provided guidance on how to teach the pupils for Cambridge English Exams and made them aware about the assessment criteria, its aims & objectives, teaching aids & approaches and also about the engrossed resources that are available to support their teaching. It also encouraged the teachers to reflect on and take greater responsibility for their teaching as a facilitator and to become more innovative in their classroom practice.

The session aroused a lot of interest and enthusiasm among the teachers with a major focus on activity based teaching so that students develop greater interest in language competence and do really well in exams. The teachers who attended were exceptional in their desire to explore and engage with suggested approaches to the teaching and utilization of exam focused techniques. The teacher involvement produced intense and detailed discussion with animated practice.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improve outcomes for learners and these training workshops provide hands on experience for teachers under the guidance of experienced facilitators. She appreciated the untiring efforts of the trainer to guide the teachers and also congratulated all the participants on successfully completing the training.

On the whole, it was a very interactive, engaging and an insightful session.

 

Plantation Drive in the School from Income Tax Department

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana striving and contributing to the welfare of society and nation as well, had organized a formal visit of reverent, honest, ideals S. Arvinder Singh, the Additional Income Tax Commissioner of Ludhiana (Range – 3) along with Mr. Hari Narayan (ITO) & Ms. Charu of Income Tax Department. The officers were the part of plantation drive in the school from Income Tax Department.

The officers had received a warm floral welcome by the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara. Later a plantation drive was conducted. Four Plants were planted by the pious hands of Additional Income Tax Commissioner along with the students and staff members. S. Arvinder Singh addressed the students and motivated them to be an asset for country. He urged students to motivate & request their parents to pay the taxes regularly & honestly, as it plays a vital role in the growth of country and its development. Paying taxes is equally important as water to tree. He asked students to vow for country's development & regular growth by paying taxes regularly.

The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools congratulated & welcomed the officers for their contribution to the awareness drive. He earnestly thanked the Chief Income Tax Commissioner Sh. Vinay Kumar Jha for his noble job and joining the whole mankind for planting trees, the symbol of life. He also addressed the students and conveyed to be honest & hardworking, presuming officers as their role models. He gave a message that as regular watering and care of plant give best fruit, similarly paying tax on time boosts country's infrastructure and would lead us on world map. It strengthens the economic growth of the country. He motivated one and all to join the drive started by honourable chief commissioner and grow more and more plants because plants are God’s precious gift which give us life.

The programme ended with a pledge to be a saviour, hardworking and dedicated for the future of the country and would serve it whole-heartedly, when students would be ranked as officers. They would also contribute to pay taxes timely when they would grow up as responsible citizens and would convince their parents for the same. They would also lead eco-friendly drive to make earth a better place to live.

Conclusively, the visit of officers, filled students with sense of responsibility, honesty & hardworking, which would keep on motivating them to strive them towards their goal.

 

'Graduation Ceremony’ of Session 2017-18

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, observed the ‘Graduation Ceremony’ of Session 2017-18 for the young and enthusiastic learners of Pre Primary. The occasion was graced by the S. Arvinder Singh, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax, Ludhiana as the Chief Guest. Sh. Hari Narayan and Mrs. Charu from Income Tax Department also accompanied him. They were accorded a warm floral welcome by the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and the Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti Pujara . The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by Saraswati Vandana to evoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.

The ceremony was conducted to felicitate these toddlers graduating to primary with the feel of stepping ahead a significant phase of school life. The gala event was attended by parents who were excited when they saw their tiny tots dressed in Graduation robes and caps walking the stage to beget ceremonial certificates. Their smiling faces were welcomed by rapturous applause from the audience as they received scrolls of merit.

The day was celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm. The tiny angel, Harleen Kaur of Class I delivered a speech to welcome the eminent guests of the occasion. After this, the graceful dancers of Kindergarten left everyone spell bound with their mesmerizing dance performance. Another show stealing performance was the presentation of ‘Old Bollywood Numbers’ which spell bounded the audience. The sublime energy of the unmatched zeal and rhythm of ‘Hawa Hawai Dance’ by the girls of Class I enthralled the audience with their stimulating performance. Sanyam and Samar Raza of Class I added an amazing enthusiasm to the show expressing their feelings through their speech and poem respectively. Vibrant music, dance, breathtaking colours and highly coordinated movements promptly set the tone and mood of the atmosphere. Their energetic booming and clapping coaxed the audience to sway to its lively beats. Another heart stealing performance was a Song - ‘Yaadein’ ’presented by the teachers of Kindergarten to wish their students good luck for the future.

The Chairman of the school, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and congratulated the parents & the students for their first graduation ceremony. He lauded the parent’s efforts, perseverance, motivation and support that contributed to the successful completion of their child's pre-school.  He said that parents and teachers are like a caring potter who shape and mould the child with tender love, care into a confident individual. He assured that the children will continue to be nurtured with knowledge, values and dedication as they continue their education at Green Land.

Seeing the spirited performances by the kids, the Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the parents and tiny tots of kindergarten and said "This event is like planting a high dream in the tender minds. She appealed the parents to give their precious time to their young ones so that we may feel proud for them in the future. She also congratulated everyone as the Chain of Green Land Schools won an International Award for Most Promising School- 2018 for catering the best teaching of English in all the four basic skills i.e Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. She thanked the worthy guest for sparing their valuable time for the young scholars.

The Chief Guest S. Arvinder Singh addressed the students and motivated them to be an asset for country. He requested their parents to pay the taxes regularly & honestly. He also congratulated them for the graduation ceremony of their tiny tots and urged to give value oriented education by spending quality time with their children.

Parent representatives expressed their gratitude towards the school and the teachers in instilling humility and self-esteem in their children through varied spectrum of activities.

The ceremony ended with the National Anthem. It was indeed a joyous and memorable day for the little ones as they received their Graduation Certificates from the guests.

 

Shabad Kirtan and Satsang to commemorate the commencement of new session

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana  reverberated with ‘Shabad Kirtan and Satsang to commemorate the commencement of new session and seeking the blessings of Hazoor Maharaj ji. The school premise was aptly decorated depicting the joviality of the occasion. The most revered, the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools – Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Sh. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Ms. Vijayata were among the galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion. The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara offered a floral welcome to the eminent guests. The school students and staff were also present with gleeful faces to welcome the Principals of all Green Land Schools – Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Gunmeet, Mrs. Vinod Khajuria and Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur. It was a moment of great joy and elation.

The celebration started with a soulful rendition of Shabads followed by Langar. The students of school choir and teachers recited melodious Shabads taking every one into the world of devotion and spirituality. Students presented a shining example of discipline and perseverance.

The entire staff & the students of the school participated in this holy occasion whole heartedly and took a pledge to follow the path of humanity, piety, truth and peace. Shabads and Hymns allured in the positive energy as students from senior classes joined their hands in prayer to seek the grace of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji. 

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra in his speech stressed on following the principles of Guru. He gave full credit of success of Chain of Green Land Schools to Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj. He stated that it is only the blessings of our Guru that we are enjoying pinnacle of glory today. He exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as living a righteous life. He blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the dreams of their parents.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara showered her blessings and urged the students to work with more devotion and dedication. She said that the beginning of a new session is always an auspicious time - a time for new hopes and renewed dreams. She advised the students to walk down the right path and always strive for the best in life.

On the whole, the shabad kirtan and satsang programme were performed under the divine fervor & spirituality. The school enviornment was devotional and blissfull everywhere. The programme ended with ‘prasad’ distribution.

 

Investiture Ceremony

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana earmarked the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ with high degree of sincerity & enthusiasm investing its outstanding students as office bearers. It was a day imbued with a sense of pride, humility and leadership to help the students feel the sense of responsibility and keeping the tradition of the institution.

The Investiture ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers. Donning the mantle of accountability, they also pledged to bestow their duties to the best of their abilities. We believe that the child centric approach will frame a responsible citizen.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara conferred badges & sashes to the newly elected school council. This year the council comprised of Senior Head Boy SAKSHAM (XII COMMERCE) & Senior Head Girl TANYA (XII COMMERCE), School Secretaries MANISH KUMAR BIND (XI NON-MEDICAL) & CHHAVI JAIN (XI MEDICAL) and Junior Head Boy SHIVANSHU BHARDWAJ & Junior Head Girl ANVESHA SHARMA from VI std. who boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads. Captain- RUKSAAR PARVEEN (XI COMMERCE) & Vice Captain- VANSH SOHI (IX BACON) of Jagriti House, Captain- JASHANPREET KAUR (XI NON-MEDICAL) & Vice Captain- MEHAK SIDHU (IX Bacon) of Jyoti House, Captain- DHRUV ARORA (X BACON) & Vice Captain- RAJ KANWAR SINGH (IX BACON)of Kirti House & Captain- SHUBAM KUMAR (XI COMMERCE) & Vice Captain- SAVLEEN SINGH (X CHAUCER) of Shakti House, Prefects of all the houses and all Class Representatives took the stage and were also adorned with sashes and badges. It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the elected School Council pledging solidarity, loyalty and devotion to their alma mater. Teachers who have been chosen as the House Minister and Deputy Minister were also announced formally.

The revered Principal congratulated them and admonished them to be impartial and honest in discharging their duties. She also exhorted them to uphold the values. She reminded them that with position comes responsibility towards themselves, their school and peers and struggles help one to achieve heights. She advised them to be role models and extended a supporting hand to the students’ council for the smooth running of the school.

On the whole, the stage lit up with vibrant colors of the different flags and the event reinstated the faith in the caliber and leadership of the future generation.

 

Inter House Dance Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter House Dance Competition’ on the occasion of International Dance Day for the students of Primary Section in which students participated with great vigour and enthusiasm. The day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO, International Theatre Institute. The day was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Jean George’s Noverre, a French dancer.

The students showcased their talent through various dance forms across the world like Jazz, Hip Hop and Indian classical dance. It was really an amazing sight to see students dancing with a bright smile and confidence. The hall echoed with loud music and clapping by the audience.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that she was proud to see such higher level of talent among students. She said that kids love to dance and they can dance to the rhythms of music, bring out their inner dancing star & learn a medley of dance moves from around the world. Such events aim at bringing elements of fun and excitement through the spirit of competition.

She applauded the efforts of the students & announced the judgement. First position was obtained by Kirti House, Second position was acquired by Shakti House and Third position was won by Jyoti House.

On the whole the day had a complete ambience of joy and happiness. A sense of satisfaction and expression of pride could be seen on everybody’s countenance.

 

English Declamation & Bookmark Making Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted ‘Inter House English Declamation Competition’ and ‘Inter Class Bookmark Making Competition’ to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to develop extra reading habits and also to promote the skills of effective Public speaking.

The participants of class IX-XII enthusiastically expressed their views in an ‘Inter House English Declamation Competition’ on the topics: A room without books is like a body without a soul, There is no friend as loyal as a book, Well-read man is loved by all, If you love books enough, books will love you back and Books are nothing but to inspire. They took the stage with aplomb and their performance was incredible. The listeners were impressed by the confidence exhibited by the students as they voiced their opinion in strong and powerful words in neck to neck competition where each tried to outshine the other to the best of his or her ability.

Students of classes IV & V designed and decorated the bookmarks and wrote an inspiring message showcasing their love for books and reading in an 'Inter Class Bookmark Making Competition'. The Judgement was carried out based on the Effectiveness of design, Creativity, Originality, Neatness, and Conviction of the message. It was indeed not only learning but also a fun-filled activity.

The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated students on their achievement and also for the spirit, they carried all through for learning. She said that all must develop a habit of extra reading as books are store house of knowledge and they are our good friends. She announced the judgement & encouraged everyone.

INTER CLASS BOOKMARK MAKING COMPETITION
POSITION	STUDENT’S NAME	CLASS /SECTION
FIRST	NAINA	IV - CHAUCER
	JASMINE	V - BACON
SECOND	VANSHIKA	IV - BACON
	SAIYAM KAPOOR	V- BACON
THIRD	KARAN CHAUHAN	IV - CHAUCER
	NITIKA	V - BACON

INTER HOUSE ENGLISH DECLAMATION COMPETITION
POSITION	STUDENT’S NAME	CLASS /SECTION	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	DHRUV	X - BACON	KIRTI HOUSE
SECOND	SAVLEEN SINGH	X - CHAUCER	SHAKTI HOUSE
THIRD	RIDHIMA	XI - MEDICAL	JYOTI HOUSE
CONSOLATION	EKAMDEEP KAUR	XI - COMMERCE	JYOTI HOUSE

 

World Earth Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 'World Earth Day' with full vigour as mark of devotion towards mother Earth. The objective was to honour the only planet in the universe that can support life and to remind us that every day of the year ought to be followed as an Earth Day.

Different competitions were organised for the students to mark the occasion. The students of classes II & III participated with great zest and zeal in ‘Inter Class Drawing and Colouring Competition’ on theme Save Earth. The students of classes VI to VIII followed the theme ‘End Plastic Pollution’ and Inter House Poster Making Competition was held. The young artists were seen completely engrossed in their art works. Their canvases were adorned with colourful images straight from their imaginations and the innocent interpretations of the theme. This fun filled activity witnessed an enthusiastic participation of all the students. Children came up with amazing artwork in drawing and each drawing was artistically coloured. It was a treat to the eyes. 

Addressing students on the occasion The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated students for their colourful artistic work and urged them to always keep these colours alive in their life. She added that we are fortunate to have born on Earth and we should join our hands together to save our mother Earth from the increasing environmental degradation. She advised the students not to use the poly bags and try to reduce pollution and make the environment clean and green. She announced the judgement & congratulated the winners.

In an Inter House Poster Making Competition, First position was obtained by Dhruv (X-Bacon) of Kirti House, Second position was acquired by Savleen Singh (X-Chaucer) of Shakti House, Third position was won by Ridhima (XI Medical) of Jyoti House and Appreciation award was bagged by Ekamdeep Kaur (XI Commerce) of Jyoti House.
Overall Shakti House was the winner.

In an Inter Class Drawing and Colouring Competition, First position was secured by Sanvi (III Chaucer) and Saima (II Chaucer), Second position was won by Sunreet (III Chaucer) and Tejpreet (II Bacon) and Third position was acquired by Kirandeep Kaur (III Bacon), Ridhi (II Chaucer) & Samridhi (II Bacon).

Conclusively the celebration was owed to the environment as mark of our true dedication towards the environment we live in.

 

World Heritage Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Cultural Games of Punjab on the occasion of World Heritage Day for the students of Primary Section. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students on the significance of cultural heritage sports.

The programme witnessed an assortment of playful activities & games about our cultural legacy which was finely blended with an assurance to preserve it. The main attractions of the day were games like Gilli Danda, Bantey, Stapu, Poshampa, Geete, Pithu Garam etc. The students exhibited their ingenuity in different games. They were highly energetic and full of enthusiasm to give their best performance. It was a delight to watch the enthralling show of folk games of Punjab where students displayed their potential to win.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara addressed the students and enlightened them with her thoughts about the rich heritage of India and encouraged them to be the part in the progress, unity & integrity. She also encouraged the students to engage in sports and outdoor games on the regular basis as watching or playing the sports & games will certainly enrich an individual’s intellectual and well-being quotient, develop memory skills & strategic thinking capabilities and help in improving the end strength of fingers.

On the whole, the event proved to be a platform for the students to come together and play and be aware of the charm of games which are losing nowadays due to the busy schedule of children in the fast developing world.

 

Baisakhi Celebration

 

Ambedkar Jayanti

 

World Health Day

‘World Health Day’ was observed in Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana. On the occasion a ‘Vegetable Printing Activity’ for the Kindergarten students was conducted with great enthusiasm to highlight the significance of good health and well-being. A well-developed involvement of kids was discerned and they showed intense eagerness and enjoyment.

Green knights brought different vegetables and enjoyed learning about vegetables in a delectable way. Tiny tots along with their teachers designed beautiful paintings & backgrounds with vegetable printing. They also learnt about healthy eating habits and table manners and how to take care of their health while staying away from germs and infections. 

Principal Mrs. Jyoti addressed the students on common health problems, hand washing and the important healthy eating habits. She emphasized on good eating habits that include a balanced diet, drinking water, fruit in every meal, glass of milk every day and alerted them against junk food. She also spoke about the importance of sports and exercise for good health.

On the whole, the students assured that they will strictly avoid junk food and concentrate only on healthy food.

 

FIRST DAY OF SESSION 2018-19

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana welcomed the incoming batch of 2018-19 with full zeal and high spirits. Attired in brand-new uniforms, the children took the first step in school with charming and gleeful faces with their bags carrying new books to begin their ride in the new class. Great excitement and enthusiasm was seen among the students as they were eager to meet their friends and teachers.

Little toddlers were very excited to put their first stepping stone in the field of education with a blend of happiness and willingness to reach school. Teachers gave a warm welcome to the students to make them compatible with balloons, colourful pencils and self-made welcome cards. Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. They were shown Disney movie and students seemed to be gone in the world of fantasy. Their day started with calligraphy which the students relish to join in. Teachers gave them a peep on rules & regulations and also taught them moral values.

Announcing the start of the academic year for 2018-19, Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said, “Talents are the treasures of life and the hidden talents and abilities when developed and utilized properly can do miracles.”  She welcomed the students and told the upcoming events and activities for the coming months. She advised the students to always be optimistic, to be positive in life and to consider everything new as a learning experience. She stressed on the need to become more focused in life and to always work with full commitment. 

On the whole, a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

 

LAST DAY OF SESSION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar wore the festive look, illuminating with shining faces of little Green Knights on their last working day of academic session 2017-18. Students enjoyed rides, danced on the beats of dancing songs making their day memorable. They also watched animated movie ‘The Boss Baby’. The movie addresses issues related to sibling and has a fair bit of peril, though much of it is played for laughs.  Teachers grew sentimental & emotional as they recalled their happy memories with tiny tots. They gave singing performances for their lovable buddies.

Students were all set to join the new session for more fun and learning in their school. All were ready with charming and gleeful faces to begin their ride in the new class. A pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti, congratulated all the students for their diligence and brilliant performances of this session and asked for a promise to give fabulous achievements in the coming session.

On the whole, the celebrations of the last day of this session and welcome of new session rose to its boom and grandeur and filled the day with mixed emotions.

 

Holi Celebrations

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana added another ribbon in the rainbow of activities with the celebrations of Holi, the festival of colours with great enthusiasm. School campus wore an air of festivity, fun and frolic today. The students of Pre-primary participated in Card Making Activity.

Holi was celebrated with organic colours and flowers. Children came dressed up in traditional clothes. A pleasant and happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly. Students worked on the theme, “Celebrate Eco-friendly Holi with Organic Colours, Do not throw colours on plants and animals”. Teachers narrated the students the story of Holika and highlighted the significance of the festival.

The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara greeted the students and explained the demerits of synthetic colours and encouraged them to play eco-friendly Holi. She said that these activities connect students with our rich culture and traditions. She also extended his good wishes for the exams.

On the whole all the children enjoyed this special day and went home with smiles on their face.

 

Intra Class Story Telling Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Intra Class Story Telling Competition’ for the students of Pre-Primary wing to sally forth the magic of folktales and to build confidence, enhance speaking skills and stimulate one’s imagination. The participants were full of confidence and eagerness to narrate their stories.

The enthusiastic storytellers armed with their props came forth with wonderful tales. They participated with great enthusiasm and came up with interesting stories. They were able to make good use of gestures, body language, voice modulation and characterization. Each story concluded with moral highlighting different values of life. The tales “Sabar Ka Phal”,“The Shepherd Boy and The Wolf”, "The Golden Fish and Crap", “The Cap Seller and The Monkeys” received applause. The stories were adjudged on the basis of expression, confidence, diction and overall presentation skills of the children. The performance of every student was praiseworthy.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the stupendous efforts of the participants and motivated them to develop their innate talents. She said “A good story can imbibe the right values in the most impressionable age.” She further added that story telling gives a chance to learn how to pair gestures and words to bring characters and their actions to life. She announced the judgement & congratulated the winners.

First position was clinched by Divanshi (P.Nsy), Ayush (Nsy.) and Harleen & Ananya (K.G.).

Second position was acquired by Somya, Bhavya & Sayam(P.Nsy), Keetika, Sidharth & Shivika (Nsy.) and Harshita & Sayam (K.G.).

Third position was won by Bani(P.Nsy), Ananya, Savi & Sahajveer (Nsy.) and Vanshika, Prithvi & Harpreet (K.G.).

On the whole, it was a day of fun ‘n’ frolic and students enjoyed to their heart’s content.

 

CAMBRIDGE COUNSELLING SESSION

“A parent is a teacher at home and a teacher is a parent in school and the child is the centre of our universe.”

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organized an orientation programme for the parents under the able guidance of Chairman of the School, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and School Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara to familiarize the parents for the enrollment of their child for Cambridge, UK in its quest to provide international education to its students.

The orientation programme proved to be a sincere effort made by the school in educating the parents to look after and guide their children in a proper manner. In addition to this, parents were briefed about Cambridge International Examinations that provided adequate information to accustom themselves for the new venture.

The School Principal addressed the gathering and gave guidelines about effective parenting. She laid stress on effective communication between the school & the parents and also sought their support and suggestions so that the children could be provided the best for their overall development. She also suggested different measures to nurture a child with love and care to build a strong foundation for a glorious future.

In an interactive session, Chairman of the school answered the queries of the parents and gave them assurance of doing the best for our students. To make a strong foundation for student intelligence he aware the parents about new projects in school where a child is given ample opportunities to observe, listen, speak and act.

Overall it was a fruitful meeting and the parents were in high spirits after attending the orientation programme. The session ended on a good note as the parents went satisfied and happy while showing their interest for the enrollment of their child for Cambridge, UK.

 

Farewell Party - 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organised the 'Customary Valediction' for Class XII students with full gusto and vigour. The luminaries who adorned the occasion were Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools, the Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti & other eminent guests along with the staff members. It was an afternoon of mixed emotions for all present at the school programme to witness the official send off for the class XII students at the valedictory ceremony.

The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp. The students were welcomed traditionally by applying ‘Tilak’. The programme comprised of speeches, songs and games, thoughtfully and painstakingly arranged by class XI students as they wanted to make this occasion a truly memorable for their seniors.

Nitish & Pallavi of Class XI expressed the hope that the students of class XII would perform well in the Board exams and be successful in all their future endeavours in their speech.

The students enjoyed a sumptuous lunch as well as the scintillating cultural treat. Class XII students grew sentimental and emotional as they recalled their happy memories of more than 10 long years in the school.

The main attractions of the farewell were the Graffiti Wall & Selfie Corner. The students danced to their heart’s content to the music belted out by the DJ. Many were seen clicking pictures of friends and teachers – capturing memories of school forever

The passing out students in their farewell speech mused fondly about their learning in school and looked forward with keenness to their future calling this juncture not an end but a bend in their journey of life. They thanked their mentors and gave a token of gratitude to their Honourable Chairman, the Principal and teachers for helping them find their purpose in life with a promise to come back to their Alma Mater

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated everyone for this gala day and showered his blessings on the students and said, that the efforts, determination and confidence in students are appreciable. He extended his good wishes to them for a bright, successful and prosperous future.

The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara blessed the outgoing batch and appreciated their efforts for enthusiastically participating in varied competitions and raising the bar of perfection. She wished them luck to make a mark in the world outside, carrying forth the school motto of 'Be Good, Do Good, Be one.'

 

Intra Class Healthy Tiffin Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an 'Intra Class Healthy Tiffin Competition' for the students of K.G. wing to inculcate the habit of eating healthy food.

Toddlers displayed the platters prepared by their mothers. The aim of the competition was to remind parents to take extra care in preparing nutritious food for their children. Children carried the varieties of nutritious & mouthwatering food items in their tiffin from home. The parents of the young students had put great efforts to organize a special healthy food platter. The children also ate their Tiffin’s lovingly. Teachers motivated the students to eat healthy food for a healthy childhood and growth.

The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that students are the future of our nation and good health is a prerequisite to a strong future. This competition was organized keeping in view the recent trend of increase in the health problems among school children and growing craze for junk food. She said one should eat healthy food, balanced diet and not waste food. Later the best tiffin was adjudged based on the presentation and nutritional value and students were awarded and appreciated.

Sanyam, Jasmeen, Keetika, Ananya, Bhavishya, Soham, Savi, Arsh, Gursimar, Ananya, Harleen, Kashish were the winner of this Competition.
Overall Competition was won by the tiny tots of K.G. - Calendula
On the whole, students enjoyed their food platters and thanked their mothers for preparing delicious food for them.

 

Birthday of Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated pristined occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji with great devotion and zeal. The main motive to celebrate this day was to impart the values, morals, principles and teachings of the great Guru. The festive event commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with Shabad enchantings by school choir, which empowered the gathering and ambience with religious essence. Everyone was engrossed with heart and soul during Shabad Kirtan. Speech by teachers and students acknowledged the gathering with the eventful life of divine soul Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and his teachings inculcating the feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated everyone and she said that blessed are those who have a Guru like him. She motivated the students that they should imbibe his teachings and try to reform themselves for the sake of humanity and to attain eternity. She crowned him as the living master, a spiritual, illustrious, leader, mystic poet and humanitarian who wrote an extensive collection of books on spirituality.

Conclusively the celebration of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday filled the tenor with spirituality.

 

Inter School Vedik Declamation Contest

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana taking ecstatic proud on Dhruv Arora the student of class IX who added wings of success to the school glory by securing third position in Inter School Vedik Declamation Contest organized by Ved Prachar Mandal.
Dhruv Arora was happy and excited to get the reward of his hard work. He said it was a cut throat competition.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated & appreciated the efforts of Dhruv Arora and boosted his spirits high by motivating him to continue the efforts in future. She said that education is not only learning of facts but also training of the mind. So, students just need a catalyst to ignite the spark of knowledge.

 

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid obeisance to ‘Guru Ravidas Ji’ on his 641st birth anniversary. On this auspicious day the school choir sang shabad and bhajans in melodious voice making the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speech on the life history of Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.

Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, paid floral tribute to Guru Ravidas ji describing Him as a social religious improver, a philosopher and Theosophist. She said that He propagated society to come out of shackles of caste, creed and colour which sets the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She told that Guru Ravidas ji stood against social discrimination and favoured equality in society. She further added that like Guru ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety. If we follow the teachings of Him we can build a better world. 

 

69th Republic Day Celebration 2018

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 69th Republic Day of our country in all its solemnity and grandeur. The whole atmosphere was instilled with patriotic fervour, gaiety and enthusiasm.

Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion. He was given a warm and hearty floral welcome by the Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, all the staff members and the students of the school. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Sh. Rajesh Rudhra followed by the National Anthem. The students saluted the National Flag and pledged themselves to upholding the honour and integrity, diversity and uniqueness that is “India”. Chairman of the school took salute from the students during parade.

A cultural bonanza was organized including different dance numbers and vocal melodies. The melodious music and graceful movements of the dancers were spellbinding. A musical melody spiced with patriotism entitled ‘Vande Matram’ was really appreciable. Student of the Year Award was given to the 26 best students by the Chairman of the school. The pioneer and talented students were acknowledged because of their own perseverance, constancy & immovability and also for their laudable behaviour, co—operative attitude and excellence in curricular and co- curricular activities.

Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that this is the day when our country became a truly Sovereign, Secular, Democratic and Republic. He told them that we should always try to highten the standard of our tricolor which is the real service to the motherland as India is our mother and Tricolour is our father. He encouraged them to maintain the sanctity and decorum of democracy by becoming responsible citizens of India.

Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara urged the students to do their best and feel proud to be Indians. She spoke eloquently about our diverse nation and the relevance of the Constitution and the Preamble. She enthralled the students with inspirational stories and reiterated the need for being resolute in our path to achieve our goals. 

On the whole the day wore a festive look filled with the spirit of patriotism and enthusiasm.

 

Basant Panchami Celebration

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Basant Panchami with great religious fervor and enthusiasm. The ambience was filled with jubilation. A special assembly was also organized and the day began with Saraswati Vandana invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for seeking knowledge and wisdom. Floral tributes were also paid to the Goddess Saraswati. The children arrived dressed in radiant shades of yellow, which is both the colour of Spring and that associated with Saraswati, the goddess of learning who is worshipped on the occasion.

To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’ as it signifies cheerfulness, wisdom, auspiciousness and intellectuality, is a symbol of spring. Dal Pasting Activity was organized for the kids. They brought a delicious savoury yellow in their tiffin as well and enjoyed their nutrimeal while dining together.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara informed that the yellow colour plays an important role in Basant Panchami as it is related to the bloom of mustard flowers during this period. She said that the festival signifies the happiness and comes to brighten up our lives and bless us with the joys that last throughout the year. She also emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment.

 

OGKFI National Karate Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana applauded and praised 'Harshita Verma' the student of K.G. (Aster) on her grandiose. She participated in Under – 6 category at OGKFI National Karate Championship organised by Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation of India and added another feather to the cap of school by clinching the Bronze Medal in this championship. The effort and hard work of the blooming bud was highly commendable at such a small age.

The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the young achiever for her stupendous performance. She blessed the jubilant 'Harshita Verma' on her success and achievement. She encouraged her to reach far greater heights and said that, "The three pillars of karate - discipline, determination and devotion - can not only guide one in karate but in one's life."

Winner 'Harshita Verma' was in high spirit as left no stone unturned during practice to make her dreams come true.

 

Lohri Celebration : The Harvest Festival of Punjab

The Chain of Green Land Schools celebrated ‘Lohri-the harvest festival of Punjab’ with great pomp and show. With a view to add vibrance to the occasion of Lohri, a ‘Fete’ and ‘Green Land Inter Schools Kite Flying Competition’ was organised at Green Land Sports Stadium G.T. Road, Manj Phagowal Ludhiana for two consecutive days. It was organised for the students from classes VI- XII. Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were the President of the School Trust Mr. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary Mrs. Usha Rudhra and The Director Mrs. Vijayata. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara, Mrs. Vimmi and Mrs. Ravinder Kaur.

All the students and teachers took part in the celebrations enthusiastically. The theme behind the celebration of these days was to make the kids aware about the value of the festivals as they enrich our culture and symbolize the feeling of togetherness. The festive spirit and enthusiasm of children was worth watching. It was an effort to make the children aware about the value of our Punjabi Culture as well as nutritious food.

On the occasion many fun games were organised like Hit the Target, Ball in the Basket, Ball on shooting, Tug of War, Archery, Ring the Object, Pitthu Strike, Stump Out the Wicket, Chit games, Blind Fold, Marbles and many more. The most attractive part was a sky touching fun filled Kite Flying Competition between the students of all Green Schools i.e. which filled everyone with joy, thrill and excitement. In this competition, the students from Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Green Land Convent School, Sector 32 were declared the winner.

The fete is incomplete without mentioning the ‘Stalls of tempting Eatables’. There was a variety of flavoursome food stalls like Chaat papdi, Gol Gappe, Ice Cream, Bhel puri, Chhole Kulche, Punjabi Samosa, Cotton Candy and many more. To add colour to this gala event a cultural and musical show was also organised. Bhangra by senior students made everyone tap feet on the beats of Dhol. Giddha was another show stealer. The traditional folk lore Luddi was also performed by the girls beautifully depicting the Punjabi culture.

At the end all the students and teachers gathered near bonfire and offered prayers. Gajak, jaggery and peanuts were offered to the sacred fire and were also distributed among the students. Melodious Lohri Songs were also sung by the students & teachers. Some were singing in praise of “Dulha Bhatti”, others were singing in the praise of festival.

Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, in his address to students stated that such celebrations give everyone the chance to hone their social skills. He explained the significance of Lohri to the students. He further said that the sacred fire burns all the ill omens and make every one pure as the light emerges from the fire which gives a fresh start to the first month of new year i.e. ‘Maaghi’. He also made the students and teachers understand the importance of worshipping natural deities like earth, water and fire. Such festivals and celebrations help us to preserve our culture, traditions and customs.

All the eminent guests and school principals extended their Lohri greetings and blessings to one and all. They encouraged everyone to value their cultural heritage and keep the Punjabi traditions alive.

On the whole, the celebrations raised to its boom and grandeur which filled the days with religious fervour.

 

10th Annual Prize Distribution Function-2017 and Cultural Fest - Yugaantar

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised the 10th Annual Prize Distribution Function-2017 and Cultural Fest- Yugaantar amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation. Sh. Bhupinder Singh Sandhu, Assistant Divisional Fire Officer graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of this prestigious ceremony. Dr. Kang from England and Sh. Vijay Danav chairman of Dalit Vikas Board were the guest of honour. They were accorded a warm floral welcome by the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools – Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Sh. Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra, Director Green Land Schools, Mrs. Vijayata and the Principal of the host school Mrs. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were the Principals of all Green Land Schools, Mrs. Baldeep Pandher, Mrs. Vinita Sanan, Mrs. Vimmi, Mrs. Ravinder Kaur and the eminent members of the school Management Committee.

All the dignitaries were given a cordial welcome by the school band. The function commenced with the auspicious lighting of the sacred lamp followed by invoking on spiritual divinity with the holy collection of ‘Ganesh & Shiv Vandana’ paying tribute to the nine fire brigade soldiers and one officer of corporation Sh. Laxman Dravid who scarified their lives in the fire accident recently occured in Ludhiana. The school report by Anvesha and Tanisha highlighted the achievements of the school. The show ensured maximum participation of the students of the school in spectacular performances enriched with rich music, costume, dance, skit etc.

The most riveting performance was “Yugantar -A Journey Around The Bollywood” which won an unceasing applause from the audience showing the glimpses of Bollywood journey from 1950’s till date. Dhol Nach of Maharashtra was a depiction of the rich radiant and vibrant culture and eminence which spellbound the audience with the fantabulous performance. The sublime energy of the unmatched zeal and rhythm of Jungle Safari Dance by the tiny tots enthralled the audience with their stimulating performance.

The Concert was a soul stirring depiction. Melodious number on the keyboard and orchestra with mellifluous songs remained the stellar performance. Punjabi skit- ‘4 D’ was staged signifying and emphasizing on the growing impact of television that warns the society regarding impending danger of aforesaid. It is misleading the youth and could be a poignant reason for the lack of moral character. The rich display of colour, music and light accompanied by budding talent had the audience breaking into loud applause very often.

The cultural fest was followed by the Prize Distribution for those meritorious students, who had distinguished themselves in academics, sports and co-curricular activities by the eminent guests and other dignitaries in the Prize Distribution Ceremony.

The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara presented the Annual Report of the school and highlighted the school’s progress in the field of academics, sports and co-curricular activities. She congratulated the achievers and encouraged them to perform even better in future. In her Vote of thanks she appreciated the effort of students and teachers in making the event a great success.

Chairman - Sh. Rajesh Rudhra felicitated the staff and the students for putting up such an extravagant show titled ‘Yugaantar’. He said that knowledge of head alone is dangerous for the society & the nation at large because educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. He insisted on strong family ties so that the children can be deep rooted in their religion and morality. He congratulated the achievers who were awarded for their excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities and announced to the parents for the launch of Green Land College for Girls in the upcoming session. He motivated the students to continue their toil and attain greater heights in life. In his address, he paid homage to the departed souls and announced free education for the children of fire accident victims.

Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest Sh. Bhupinder Singh Sandhu appraised the hard work and success of the students in various fields and congratulated the prize winners. He urged students to hone and sharpen their talents and potentials to not only carve a niche for themselves or bring laurels to school but also aim to bring glory to their state as well as their nation. He advised students never to forget their school, which makes them what they are and their parents who make relentless efforts for them to be educated and groomed in a school like Green Land.

The girls performed folk dance of Rajasthan - Ghoomer highlighting their talent which added an amazing enthusiasm to the show. The confidence and the superb performance of the students on the stage kept the audience glued to their seats throughout the show.

The students presented their foundation of talents during this fantastic series of presentations. The programme rose to a final crescendo with the finale of the show, the foot tapping enthusiastic folklore of Punjab, Giddha and Bhangra.

The months of hard work and several rehearsals paid off. The gala reached to halt with the National Anthem performed by the students of the school invoking the spirit of nationality and patriotism amongst the massive presence. Parents and children were blooming with beaming faces and a smile that they were proud to be a part of this institution.

 

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Birthday

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana with great pleasure celebrated Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, founder of Khalsa Panth, the one who is entitled as an epitome of excellence. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

The pious day commemorated with obeisance to the holy soul & Shabad Gayan by the students of the school. An Inter - House Punjabi Poetry Recitation Competition was held keeping the sanctity and divinity of the day alive. The diction and expressions of students were spell bound. The zeal was unbeatable and exemplary. Students were entreated with speeches given by teachers and fellow students. The atmosphere was devotional and blissful everywhere.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti while wishing ‘Happy Gurupurab’ explained the main teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She told that we should follow the path of righteousness and should always be ready to sacrifice our lives for the welfare of mankind. She announced the judgement and said that such activities not only enrich us religiously but also develop the concern for culture, society and Nation. These kinds of activities boost the knowledge of students as well.

First position was obtained by Manleen Kaur of Shakti House, Second position was acquired by Avneet Singh of Jyoti House, Third position was won by Mehak of Jyoti House and Appreciation Award won by Palak of Shakti House & Anchal of Jagriti House Shakti House was the overall winner.

The premises seemed to be pristine and possessed a sense of eternity all around.

 

Christmas Day Celebration

A Cherished Christmas celebration was organized in the premises of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana. The school was decorated with holy wreaths, stars, balloons & festoons. In the morning assembly, school choir sang Christmas carols in the praise of Lord Jesus Christ. The harmonious compositions pleased the mind & soul and soothed the conscience. The ambiance of Christmas was all set with the atmosphere filled with joyful and wonderful dance performances.  The energy of dancing tiny tots on beats was matched.

Students also participated in ‘Inter Class Christmas Tree Decoration Competition’. The Contest highlighted the student’s creativity and ingenuity as they worked at a frenetic pace and innovatively displayed their presentation with a riot of colours.

Tiny tots were dressed up in Santa Claus and charming fairies. They were all bustling with cheer & energy. Christmas goodies were distributed to the students by the Santa.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara, applauded the efforts and presentations of the students. She said that such events aim at bringing elements of fun, excitement and creativity through the spirit of competition. She put a limelight on the birth and life history of Lord Jesus. She elated that if each student would imbibe qualities like Jesus Christ, the world will be a better place to live in.

The school was drenched with the festivity. Students seemed charming with lines “Jingle Bell – Jingle Bell.....”

 

Farmer's Day Celebration

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Farmer’s Day to pay gratitude to our farmers for their labour and hardwork. The day was celebrated to prove and carry forward the task that we are consciously aware of our existence as a thread within the whole web called Nature and not the creators. 

Children are very curious about life and growth of living things. The Germination of seeds activity for primary classes was done with the aim to teach children to learn how plants, vegetables and trees are grown and above all to learn to ‘Go Green’ and save the environment. The process of germination of seeds was explained along with practical experiments. The children sowed a few seeds in the soil and were happy to see them sprout and grow into small plants.

The Principal of the School Mrs. Jyoti Pujara said that it goes without saying that farmers are the spine of our country and are responsible for the food we put on our tables three times a day. She motivated the students to grow saplings, water them, care for them and nurture them personally. She gave a message that as regular watering and care of plant give best fruit, similary sense of responsibility, honesty & hardwork gives success. 

 

LSSC Karate Championship

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana taking ecstatic proud on the students who added wings of success to the school glory by marking victory in various categories by participating in LSSC Karate Championship.

Students who participated in U-14 Boys stood First Runner Up by adding 3 Gold medals, 2 Bronze and 1 Silver. Abhishek, Sameer & Akshit were the Gold medalists. In U-14 Girls category Karatekas bagged 3 Bronze medals, 1 Silver medal. Result of U-17 Boys also proved their matle and earned 2 Golds and 1 Silver medal. Rohit Mehra & Husnain Raza were the gold bearers.

In U-19 Category for boys students bagged 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals ensuring their presence in the game.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara motivated students. No matter winning and losing as it is the part of game. These are the two faces of the same coin. The participation by students was remarkable. Their victory marked the footprints in arena and would be fruitful in their bright future.
Conclusively the ambience of school was echoing with ‘HIP HIP HURRAH’ rejoicing the success story.

 

LSSC Cricket, Table Tennis Tournament and Punjab State Carrom Tournament

Enthusiastic and passionate players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana with great elation and taking proud to air earned laurels adding feathers to the glorious cap. Students won LSSC Cricket Tournament Under – 19 category, ensuring victory over International Public School by 9 wickets. Gurkaran was the ‘Man of the Match’, scoring 57 runs standing not out.

Another felicitation added to the school fame was brought by players in LSSC Table Tennis tournament. U-19 (Boys & Girls) and U-17 (Girls) bagged second position and U-14 Girls secured third position.

In Punjab State Carrom TournamentPallavi and Ayesha were also awarded with third position

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara applauded and praised the students for their success and valour. She emphasized that sports help students to build self-confidence and help them to outshine as stars.

On the whole these achievements are marked as milestones for their future.

 

The Constitution Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated ‘The Constitution Day’ to spread awareness about the Indian Constitution and to instill a sense of patriotism among the students. Social Studies Teachers explained in detail the meaning of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Duties etc. They led the students in taking the pledge by reciting The ‘Preamble’ of the Constitution.

Students of Classes VI to VIII delivered speeches in which they aired their views and knowledge about the Constitution of India. A knowledge bank consisting of various facts about the Constitution was provided through PowerPoint Presentation.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara addressed the students about the significance of the Constitution Day and the importance of being a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic country. She highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s major contribution and said that this is a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar, who played a seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly.

26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attack

Green Land Convent School, Ludhiana paid humble tribute to the victims and martyrs of 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack on its 9th anniversary. Students and staff along with the Principal of the school assembled to pay homage and pray for the departed souls. To mark this day, everyone lighted Candles and observed silence prayer for the martyrs. The message of international unity and brotherhood was given.

The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, express her solidarity and urged all to take pledge to be united and contribute to the world peace. She also vowed to fight against ‘Separatism’ for the unity and integrity of the world because terrorism has no religion, caste and gender.
The school echoed with the message, “United We Stand, Divided We fall”.

Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadaur Ji

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a religious programme to honour the Great Sacrifice of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadaur Ji who is known as "Hind Di Chaadar". The school Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, staff and the students paid obeisance to the holy soul Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day.

The event commemorated with the Shabad Gayan 'Teg Bahadur Simriye Ghar Nav Nidh Awai Dhaye' by the students of the school epitomizing their faith in the glory of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. The students were given an insight into the life of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, his teachings and philosophy. The students delivered speeches throwing light on the life of the great martyr Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. The ideology and sacrifice of the great Guru was discussed by the teachers of the school.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti gave a message to the students that they should follow the path and principles of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji who undertook supreme sacrifice for the protection of the fundamental rights of people which were being exploited by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. She also told the students that they should break all the shackles of superstitions and falsehood and should only believe in kindness, helpfulness and truthfulness. She gave the message of sacrifice and valiance to the students on the pious occasion.

On the whole, the event restored the religious sanctity and courteousness with the recital of Gurmantra - Waheguru.

Karate & Carrom Tournament

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the school by bagging 2nd Position in U-17 & U-19 Category District Level Carrom Tournament and by clinching 4 Gold medals and 2 Silver medals in Open National Karate Tournament.

Tanya & Ankita in U-17 category and Ayesha & Pallavi in U-19 category added another feather to the cap of school with their selection for State Level Carrom Tournament. Jaan-Nisar, Abhijeet, Suhani & Abhishek secured Gold medals and Muzzamil & Gursharan was awarded with Silver medals in Open National Karate Tournament.

Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winners and encouraged them with appreciative words. She said such championships are challenging and skillful which requires sweat and toil of the players. She also motivated them to maintain such sports spirit and pursue their goals with determination.

Students were in a high spirit making their teachers and parents proud with their glorious and outstanding performance as they had extremely performed well in all the tournaments.

World Television Day Ad Show

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed ‘World Television Day’ and organized 'TV Ad Show Competition for primary sections students' on this occasion. The purpose of conducting the show was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of the audience.

Students participated with enthusiasm and zeal in the competition and delivered an extraordinary presentation. They spoke few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The efforts and hard work of children was highly commendable delivering their favourite advertisements like Dettol, Bournvita, Parle G, Amul Milk, Oreo Biscuit, Tide, Surf Excel, Save Girl etc. They were shown few advertisements on the screen as well.

Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara praised and applauded the efforts of the students. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She highlighted, beside academics such activities presides a great impact on tender learners and foster them to grow as all-rounders. She expressed that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite advertisement that they were dressed up as.

On the whole, the motto of enhancing speaking skills among students proved to be great learning experience exploring their hidden talents.

Result – Nsy. & K.G.
Position	Name of the Student	Class	Advertisement
First	Tanishka	K.G.	Dettol
Second	Lakshit	K.G.	Oreo
Third	Ananya	K.G.	Dettol
	Shiksha	Nsy.	Amul Milk

Result – Nsy. & K.G.
Position	Name of the Student	Class	Advertisement
First	Smiley	I	Save Girl
Second	Sukhbir Singh	V	Oreo
Third	Ananya	II	Vicks
	Kirandeep Kaur	II	Vicks
Consolation	Jatin Kumar	III	Knoor Soup
	Daksh Thakur	IV	Surf Excel

LSSC Group Dance Competition & LSSC PPT Competition

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar made the school proud by emerging victorious in LSSC Group Dance Competition & LSSC PPT Competition which was organised on 18th November, 2017.

Students of various schools participated in these competitions wherein they bagged overall I Runner up trophy in LSSC Group Dance Competition by securing third position under Category I (K.G. - II) as well as Category II (III - V). The little dancers left no stone unturned during practice to make their dreams come true. They showcased their excellence & embarked their finest steps on the dance journey.

In LSSC Maths & Science PowerPoint Presentation Competition Tanisha Gupta of X Std. stood third by presenting her presentation on ‘Mathematics: King of arts, queen of science’ and Inderpreet Kaur of IX Std. won special Appreciation Award by presenting her presentation on ‘Chemistry in daily life’. They were appreciated for the efforts in the form of content, design & layout and special animation effects used in the presentation.

Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students on their achievement and applauded them for their wondrous performance. She showered her blessings on the students and inspired them to bring more glory and fame to their parents and school. She said it is from this tender age the children can be moulded and motivated and such competitions are a stepping stone to future success.

The winners of the competition thanked the Principal, the Teachers for their support and they were very happy and excited to get the reward of their hard work.

On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

Athletic Meet 2nd Day

Keeping the beacon of peace and integrity alive, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana rejoiced the closing ceremony on the 2nd day of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Athletic Meet for Boys & Girls (U-8, U-10, U-12) with great gusto. About 400 students of about 20 schools affiliated to CBSE participated in the Athletic Meet. The Chief Guest, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools was given warm welcome by the Principal of School, Ms. Jyoti Pujara and staff members.

The closing meet remained vibrant as the premises was enthralled with the cheering of audience for their favourite athlete. Different events like 50 m Race, 100 m Race, 200 m Race, 400 m Race, 4x100m Relay Race, Hurdle Race, Shot put and Long jump exhibited their high sports spirit.

The Chief Guest, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools heartily congratulated the jubilant winners on their achievements. He expressed his happiness for the budding athletes and said that this was the real test of one’s stamina and strength. Encouraging the athletes, he said that if you tried once you are already victorious. He further added that no one can ignore the indispensability of sports for fitness.

The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara, said it was a wondrous moment and congratulated the winners. She briefed the students about the importance of sports, team work and co-operation in life. She extended her felicitations and encouraged the students to keep participating in such competitions to improve their overall personality.

On the whole, the day was culminated with the Prize Distribution Ceremony. The winners were awarded with trophies and medals. On the second day all girls events were played.

Summary of Second Day Events:

U-8 Girls

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the school
50m Race	Gold	Saina Thakur	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
	Silver	Anaya Kapoor	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Bronze	Nandini Gursirat Kaur	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School
100m Race	Gold	Siya Sood	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Silver	Gursirat Kaur	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School
	Bronze	Simerjot Kaur	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
200m Race	Gold	Saina Thakur	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
	Silver	Sahin	IPS
	Bronze	Jaanvi	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School
50m Hurdle Race	Gold	Avneet Kaur	Doon Oxford School
	Silver	Jaanvi	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School
	Bronze	Sehaj Grewal	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
50X4m Relay Race	Gold	Tanveen Kaur, Priyal, Anaya Kapoor, Siya Sood	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Silver	Nandini, Divanshi Roy, Mitali Verma, Amreen	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Bronze	Gursirat Kaur, Jaanvi, Mannatjit, Maeharjit	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School

U-10 Girls

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the school
100m Race	Gold	Suniska Mishra	Ryan International School, Dugri
	Silver	Sukhpreet Kaur	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Bronze	Drishti Polly	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School
200m Race	Gold	Sibhiksha	Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Academy
	Silver	Ritika	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
	Bronze	Bhavika Subedi	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
Shot Put	Gold	Ritika Kamboz	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Silver	Anamika	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
	Bronze	Jashandeep Kaur	Waheguru Public School
50m Hurdle Race	Gold	Suniska Mishra	Ryan International School, Dugri
	Silver	Jasbir Singh	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
	Bronze	Sadoqar Singh	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
4X100m Relay Race	Gold	Gurleen Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Sharandeep Kaur, Narpinder Kaur	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
	Silver	Suniksha Mishra, Sidakpreet Dutta, Japnoor Singh, Janvi Aggarwal	Ryan International School, Dugri
	Bronze	Shreya, Samiksha, Tanya Mathur, Vandana	International Public School

U-12 Girls

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the School
100m Race	Gold	Diksha Mahajan	International Public School
	Silver	Sanchita Kumari	Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Academy
	Bronze	Navneet Kaur	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
200m Race	Gold	Hiranya Jain	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Silver	Jasman Kaur	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Bronze	Gurleen Khaira	International Public School
400m Race	Gold	Simranjeet Kaur	Waheguru Public School
	Silver	Varneet Kaur	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Bronze	Raunakpreet Kaur	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
Long Jump	Gold	Simranjeet Kaur	Waheguru Public School
	Silver	Nimrat Kaur	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Bronze	Ritika Karan	K.V.M. Civil Lines
Shot Put	Gold	Taranpreet Kaur	Waheguru Public School
	Silver	Jasmeen Kaur	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
	Bronze	Raunakpreet Kaur	Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar
4X100m Relay Race	Gold	Nimrat Kaur, Jasman Kaur, Varneet Kaur, Ronika Kalhan	Green Land Sr. Sec. School Jal. Bye Pass
	Silver	Harshpreet Kaur, Diksha Mahajan, Gurleen Khaira, Kashish Malhotra	International Public School
	Bronze	Hiranya Jain, Ishita Jain, Pari Sehgal, Pargati Goel	K.V.M. Civil Lines

Overall Winner Trophy Girls – Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass

I Runner up Trophy – Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
II Runner up Trophy – KVM, Civil Lines

 

LSSC ATHLETIC MEET

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) Athletic Meet for Boys & Girls (U-8, U-10, U-12) to promote sportsman spirit among students. The students of classes I to V participated with great enthusiasm. The whole campus was enthralled with the zealous performance of more than 350 students of about 20 schools affiliated to CBSE who participated in the Athletic Meet.

The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the day. He was given warm welcome by the Principal of the School, Ms. Jyoti Pujara and staff members.

The meet was declared open by the Chairman Sh. Rajesh Rudhra who encourged the budding athletes with a message, "The horizons of success can be achieved only through toil & hard labour." He motivated the athletes and gave his best wishes. This was followed by different events like 50 m Race, 100 m Race, 200 m Race, 400 m Race, 4x100m Relay Race, Hurdle Race, Shot put and Long jump.
The meet was well organised under the supervision of the Principal of the School Ms. Jyoti Pujara. The zeal and enthusiasm of the students was at its greatest. The sports stars and budding athletes exhibited their high sports spirit in on-field competitions.

On the whole, players stood enchanted on the victory stand as they were being honoured with medals. It was an exciting day for all. On the first day all boys events were played.

Summary of First Day Events:

U-8 Boys

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the school
50m Race	Gold	Aarav Chauhan	Ryan International School
	Silver	Vatsal Khetan	KVM, Civil Lines
	Bronze	Aryan	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Public School
100m Race	Gold	Japjot Singh	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
	Silver	Krishna	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Public School
	Bronze	Kavish	IPS
200m Race	Gold	Abhijot Singh	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Tajpreet Singh	Doon Oxford School
	Bronze	Arvind Kumar	Darshan Academy
50m Hurdle Race	Gold	Rashmeet Singh	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Aaryan	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Public School
	Bronze	Aaranav Chowk	Ryan International School, Dugri
50X4m Relay Race	Gold	Yugam Arora, Jatin Uppal , Manveer Singh, Umang Sharma	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
	Silver	Lokesh, Pranav Passi, Naitik Jain, Vatsal Khetan	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Bronze	Mehtab Singh, Aaranav Chawla, Aarav Chauchan, Aarav Bajaj	Ryan International School, Dugri

U-10 Boys

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the school
100m Race	Gold	Rais Azam	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Md. Sameer	Bhai Sahib Randhir Academy
	Bronze	Pranav	K.V.M. Civil Lines
200m Race	Gold	Dakshesh Kumar	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Rashmeet Singh	Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh
	Bronze	Sukhraj Singh	Sutlej Public School
Shot Put	Gold	Dakshesh Kumar	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass
	Silver	Sukhpreet Singh	WaheGuru Public School
	Bronze	Uday Raj	Green Land Convent School , Civil City
50m Hurdle Race	Gold	Rais Azam	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Garv Bhateja	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Bronze	Pushpinder Singh	Doon Oxford School
4X100m Relay Race	Gold	Rais Azam, Dakshesh Kumar, Taranjot Singh, Ranvir Singh human	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal. Bye Pass
	Silver	Aryan Singh, Krishna Gogna, Yuvraj Dutt, Daaitva	International Public School
	Bronze	Husanpreet Singh, Gurmil Singh, Karanveer Singh, Avnjot Singh	WaheGuru Public School

U-12 Boys

Event	Medal	Name of the Athlete	Name of the School
100m Race	Gold	Ashmit Dhir	K.V.M., Civil Lines
	Silver	Jujhar Teg Singh Sekhon	Ryan International, Dugri
	Bronze	Pargat Singh	Sutlej Public Sr. Sec. School
200m Race	Gold	Yogen Ahuja	K.V.M. Civil Lines
	Silver	Soham Walia	Green Land Civil Ciy
	Bronze	Sahil Sharma	Darshan Academy
400m Race	Gold	Krishna Dogra	Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jal Bye Pass
	Silver	Asif	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
	Bronze	Priyanshu	GMT International Public School, Kakowal Road
Long Jump	Gold	Dilshad Ali	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Public School
	Silver	Jashanpreet Singh	Bhai Randhir Singh Academy
	Bronze	Anshu Raj	IPS
Shot Put	Gold	Asif	Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
	Silver	Prince Kumar Roshan	Darshan Academy
	Bronze	Amlok Singh	WaheGuru Public School
4X100m Relay Race	Gold	Ansh Dham, Adarsh, Dilshad Ali, Kamaljeet Singh	Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Public School
	Silver	Love Walia, Mohd. Numan Hussain, Soham Walia, Vansh Sharma	Green Land Convent School, Civil City
	Bronze	Jashandeep Singh, Pargat singh, Parvir Singh,Suraj	Sutlej Public Sen. Sec. school

Overall Winner Trophy Boys – Green Land Sen. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass

I Runner up Trophy – KVM, Civil Lines
II Runner up Trophy – Shri Atam Vallabh Jain School

 

Kids Carnival – An Inter School Mom & Baby Ramp Walk & Sports Fiesta

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized “Kids Carnival – An Inter School Mom & Baby Ramp Walk & Sports Fiesta” in which more than 500 tiny tots from Green Land and different Play way schools participated with vigour and enthusiasm. It was held in the school campus to channelize the sporting energy among the little ones from two to six years of age.

The occasion was presided over by the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and Mrs. Usha Rudhra the General Secretary of the trust. They were given a warm floral welcome by the Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti Sachdev Pujara. The Principals of all play schools were special invitees. Those who graced the occasion were Ms. Jaspreet from Genius Play way, Ms Mona Jain from Little Wonders Play, Ms. Dilpreet Kaur from Divine Play way, Ms. Inderjeet Kaur from My First Step, Ms. Seema Lamba from Sunflower Play way, Ms. Samta Jain from Bachpan Grooming, Ms. Ranku Sharma from Ridham Shishuvatika, Ms. Ridhi Jain from Kids Care, Mr. Rajesh Gupta from Green Valley Kids and Principal of Laj Hans – Ms. Suksham.

The Pre-school teachers escorted the children along with their parents. The programme began with the commencement of sports events. The meet was declared open by the Chairman of the school, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra. The toddlers took part in innovative fun races such as 30-50metre Race, Hurdle Race, Back Race, Ball Race, Shot Put, Tug of War etc. All the tiny athletes sprint their way around the track and left all astounded with their prowess. They were looking extremely excited as they enthralled the audience with their enthusiastic participation. The Pre-school teachers escorted the children along with their parents. It was an enthusiastic inflow of the most talented children in the school campus. It was really an amazing sight to see Tiny Tots with a bright smile. The aim to organize such competition was to nurture holistic development in a child.

It was a delight to watch the enthralling extravaganza. The main attractions of the Kids Carnival was various stalls of games like Archery & Shooting, Hook the fish, Feed the Clown, Ring Toss, Tambola, Musical Chairs, Nail Art, Hit the Pyramid, Bingo – The Game of Chance, etc. were displayed where everyone was trying to win the game and secure a prize. Food stalls were put to enjoy the moment with relishing and spicy food.

Students of the school had put forth a grand show to entertain the guests and parents. Mom & Baby Ramp Walk was the centre of attraction. The spectators bore witness to the enthusiasm and energy of the Mothers and Kids during the show. In the exuberant atmosphere, one could see the skills and talent of the mother and child being showcased with aplomb. The event proved to be a great platform to come together and share their love. The talent presented by the kidz deserved kudooz.

The Chairman of the school applauded the efforts of the staff for organizing such a grand show and appreciated the guest schools in preparing and nurturing their kinder with such affection and tender. He also highlighted that in today’s era it is very important to emphasize on all round developments of kids and extended his heartfelt wishes to all the invitees.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara also extended her warm greetings to the guest schools and wished them to uphold the great responsibility in future too. She further highlighted the role of play school and good schooling as strong pillars in a child’s life.

The programme concluded with the Prize Distribution Ceremony. A sense of satisfaction and expression of pride could be seen on the smiling countenance of tiny tots and their parents. The show was an amalgamation of renditions made by tiny tots.

LSSC Basketball & State Level Karate Tournament

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar Ludhiana rising in high spirits of ecstasy and valour, as students bagged laurel to the school.

Rizul, the student of XII earned a gold medal in School State Games held from 24th October to 27th October, 2017 at Patiala in Karate, he got selected for the next level, School National Games.

Another furl added to the glorious flag of the school, School Basketball teams have earned II position both in U-17 boys and U-17 girls in LSSC, held from 1st November, 2017 to 3rd November, 2017.

It was a moment of pride and glory to the school. The principal greeted the students for their excel performance and motivated them to maintain it and strive for the best in future. She highlighted the significance of the participation of students, matters in their future prospects. Surely it is going to be a helping hand in their admissions at good institutes. She while expressing on importance of sports said, it reflects that ‘Sports has become key to success.’ She boosted students to participate in games and extra-curricular activities as “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.”

Gurpurab Celebrated in Green Land Convent School (New Subhash Nagar) Ludhiana

Green Land Convent School (New Subhash Nagar) Ludhiana, in the stream of inculcating religious value and tolerance among students celebrated Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday.

School has organized a function comprising of Shabad recitation, speeches propagating the ideology of the great legendary his highness Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The premises of the school was drenched with divinity. The devotional Shabad seemed enlightening the students to lead a virtous life. The speeches highlighted the postulates of Guru Nanak Devji’s teachings, his sermons, which surely prove to be fruitful in life. The pious personA and life history of Guru Nanak Devji paved the path for students to lead and to be a true learner too.

The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara greeted students on the auspicious occasion and guided them to follow the teachings religiously. She further highlighted them to learn patience, self control, empathy, fraternity benevolence from his life span. The celebration ended with enlightenment & learning of life worthy values. She while narrating life examples of Guru Nanak Devji quoted his quote “Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.”

‘Prayatan Parv’ - the Campaign Launched by Government of India

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated the ‘Prayatan Parv’ - the campaign launched by Government of India in the school premises. Power Point Presentation were shown to the students to aware them about the beauty and allure incredible India. The best tourist places of India were included in the PPT to showcased the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of “Tourism of all”. Students were fascinated with the range of unique, unknown and best places to visit in our country. They were enthralled and excited to share all information with their friends, family and relatives.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara motivated students to visit variety of destination from hill stations to beaches to spiritual places and which is more as compared to other countries . She also told them about Incredible India and importance of ‘Atithi Devo Bhawa’ in our nation. She said India the 7th Largest Country in the world which is famous for its unity in diversity and we should celebrate this in true spirit.
On the whole, this activity inculcated the feeling of pride to be a part of Incredible Indian heritage and legacy among students.

Diwali Celebration

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm and religious fervour. The school was decorated with diyas and lights anticipating that the festival of light would bring bright sparkles of joy and happiness and gaiety in everyone’s life. The ambience of the school was buzzed with various activities on “Diwali Celebrations”.
The students of Primary and Secondary wing participated in various competitions like Inter Class Cleanliness & Decoration Competition, Inter House Rangoli Making Competition, Intra Class Diya And Candle Decoration Competition , Intra Class Door Hanging (Toran) Making Competition & Intra Class Slogan Writing Competition.
They worked on the theme “Say No To Crackers” & celebrate an Eco-Sensitive Diwali’. The students designed rangoli with beautiful colour combinations, texture and contrast with creative ideas. They displayed their talents by decorating the classes and corridors with vibrant colours and various other embellishments. Winners were judged on the basis of design, creativity, neatness, colour combination, variety of material used etc. In the Rangoli Making Competition Shakti House bagged first position, Jyoti House won second prize and Kirti & Jagriti House was on third position.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara greeted the students and motivated them to celebrate eco- friendly Diwali. She also cautioned them to be be wise so as not to spend money unnecessarily on crackers. She also conveyed that this is an auspicious occasion where each one of us should kill evil in us and become an exemplary, luminating personalities and congratulated the winners of all the competitions.
On the whole the festival of fun and excitement haulted with loads of joy and happiness sparkling on the faces of everyone.

Inter Green Land G.K Quiz Championship(Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organized an Inter Green Land G.K Quiz Championship at Sh. Ram Labhaya Rudhra Auditorium in Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Ludhiana. The function was graced by Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools as the Chief Guest. Other luminaries and illustrious personalities who were present on this occasion were the General Secretary of the School Trust Smt. Usha Rudhra, President Mr. Shabad Rudhra, Director Mrs. Vijayata. They were given warm floral welcome by the Principals Mrs. Baldeep Pandher and Ms. Jyoti Pujara. The main objective to conduct this competition was to help students to improve general awareness and prepare them to face the challenges of present day competitive world.
The students from all the five branches of Green Land School participated earnestly in this competition. The contest was divided into two categories, Category A for classes IX to XII and Category B for classes V to VIII. In this competition the four fervent participants in each team gave tough fight to each other. The participants had to go through mazes of intuited and mind blogging rounds consisting of questions related to Current affairs, English, Science, History, Civics, Geography, Sports, Mythology, Bollywood and many more. It was very informative and knowledge enriching contest. A healthy competition was witnessed with full participation. The audience were not far behind, they actively participated in the various open rounds. A range of mixed emotions were felt among the participants. They were happy, sad, regretful and excited at the same time. Everyone waited holding their breath for the announcement of the final score. Finally the names of winners were announced. The results were declared by the Chairman of the school which brought joy to all the participants. Everyone clapped and cheered for the ecstatic winning teams.
The Chairman, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students. He congratulated all the winners and the participants. He said that education is not only learning of facts but also training of the mind. So, students just need a catalyst to ignite the spark of knowledge.
Mr. Shabad Rudhra advised the students to enhance their personality by taking advantage of such programmes and become good and self dependent citizens to contribute in the development of our country.
The Principal Mrs. Jyoti in her address to the students assured them that this activity will help in their all round development. She further thanked all the dignitaries for gracing the occasion and appreciated the students and teachers for their active participation.
All the luminaries heartily congratulated the winners and the participants. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the winners.
Result Summary of Inter Green Land G.K. Quiz Competition:
In Category – ‘A’ First position was bagged by Dhruv, Chhavi, Saksham & Pooja from Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Second position was bagged by Jhanvi, Ishika, Diya & Nidhi from Green Land Convent School, Dugri and Gurkiranjot, Sourav, Parul & Akarshan from Green Land Convent School, Chd. Road stood Third.
In Category – ‘B’ First position was bagged by Anvesha, Sameer, Abhas & Mehak from Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Second position was bagged by Rohini, Janvi, Harmanpreet & Aadishree from Green Land Convent School, Dugri and Ridhima, Shorya, Deepanshi & Agrima from Green Land Convent School, Civil City stood Third.
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar clinched the Overall Running Trophy. All the participants were given consolation prizes.
On the whole it was a splendid event which ended with the singing of National Anthem.

‘World Hand Washing Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘World Hand Washing Day’. School evidently believes in all round development of the students, in this prospects school strives to inculcate good habits among students.
Teachers had shown Power Point Presentation to the students conveying the message of hygiene. Students prepared play cards and charts depicting healthy and hygienic habits. The steps of proper cleaning of hands were displayed in the charts. Students explained their depictions in form of class presentations. It was practical experience earned by students, teachers had instructed them to wash the hands properly following up the correct steps.This practical experience made students aware regarding hygiene.
Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara highlighted the importance of hand hygiene; it plays a vital role in the healthy growth of students. She motivated them to convey the same message to their parents and neighbour to get the healthy & fit society.
The motto of organizing this event truly lived up when these students found concerned for cleaning their hands before & after their Lunch break during school.

District Karate Tournament organized by Punjab School Education Board

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana performed exceptionally good in District Karate Tournament organized by Punjab School Education Board on 11th & 12th October, 2017 under different categories. The students earned medals by playing with full vigour and zeal in different categories of Boys & Girls.
The summary of results is as follows:

S.No.	Student’s Name	Class	Medal	Category
1	Suhani Thakur	VI	Gold	U-14 (Girls)
2	Princepreet Singh	VI	Gold	U-14 (Boys)
3	Sameer Virdi	VI	Gold	U-14 (Boys)
4	Jaan-Nisar Alam	XI	Gold	U-19 (Boys)
5	Md. Amzad Raza Ansari	XI	Gold	U-19 (Boys)
6	Rizul Saryal	XII	Gold	U-19 (Boys)
7	Gursharan Kumar	VIII	Silver	U-14 (Boys)
8	Abhishek Sharma	VII	Silver	U-14 (Boys)
9	Chirag Kumar	VII	Bronze	U-14 (Boys)

Students selected for the State Level Karate Tournament are Suhani Thakur, Princepreet Singh, Sameer Virdi, Jaan-Nisar Alam, Md. Amzad Raza Ansari and Rizual.
Students were in high spirits after clinching medals and got selected for the State level. Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for their efforts and adding 6 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal in the talent basket of the school. She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game to reach at the peak of their career.
Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

CRICKET DISTRICT LEVEL & ATHLETIC ZONAL LEVEL TOURNAMENT

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana performed tremendously in Cricket & Athletics tournaments and brought positions at different levels. Dilkash student of VII std. embarked his potential by bringing First position in Ludhiana District Level Cricket U-14 (Boys) Tournament which was organized from 3rd to 5th October, 2017. He batted stupendously in the tournament with high spirit and remarkable confidence in the tournament. Chhavinder Thakur of IX std. bagged Second Position under Athletic Zonal Level Tournament in Discuss Throw organised on 6th & 7th October, 2017.
Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated them and appreciated their efforts and talents. She motivated them and said that school administration and management will always support them so they should continue playing enormously to enhance their skills required for the game and put whole hearted determination to bring laurel for the school and parents with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration.

LSSC VOLLYBALL TOURNAMENT FINAL DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Day 2 of Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Volleyball Tournament for Boys (U-14 & U-19) & Girls(U-17). The sports gems exhibited their high sportsmanship in the Volleyball tournament. The pemises was enthralled with the cheering of audience for their favourite team in the final matches played between different schools affiliated to CBSE.
In the closing ceremony, the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winning teams and motivated them to continue with the true spirit of games and inspired them to play with harmony and team spirit. He encouraged the students to participate more in games for their all-round development.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara, gave a vote of thanks to all the school teams who participated in the tournament with the team spirit and full vigour and zeal. She further added that life is also just like a game. Sometimes, you win, and sometimes you lose. Participating in various games and sports develop a feeling of sporting spirit. So, the students should learn to accept both victories and defeats with grace.
The event ended with the Prize Distribution Ceremony in which winning teams, first & second runner up teams were given trophies & medals who exuberantly played under Boys (U-14 & U-19) & Girls (U-17).
Overall Winning Trophy was won by Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass, Ludhiana.
Summary of Final Day Matches
CATEGORY: U- 17 (GIRLS)
FINAL MATCH
Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad v/s Green Land convent School, New Subhash Nagar
Winner - Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad won by 2-0
CATEGORY: U- 14 (BOYS) )
THIRD POSITION MATCH
Green Land convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s Adarsh Public School
Winner - Adarsh Public School Won By 2-0

FINAL MATCH

Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass v/s KVM
Winner -Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass won by 2-0
CATEGORY: U- 19 (BOYS)

SEMI FINAL I

Gmt Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass v/s KVM
Winner -Gmt Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass won by 2-0

SEMI FINAL II

Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass v/s Darshan Academy
Winner -Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass won by 2-0

Third Postion Match

K.V.M. v/s Darshan Academy
Winner -Darshan Academy won by 2-0

Final Match

Gmt Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass v/s Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass
Winner - Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Bye Pass won by 2-0
OVERALL POSITIONS U-17 Girls Winner : Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad
1st Runners Up : Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
2nd Runners Up : K.V.M
U-14 Boys Winner : Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar, Bye Pass
1st Runners Up : K.V.M
2nd Runners Up : Adarsh Public School
U-19 Boys Winner : Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass
1st Runners Up : GMT Public School, JalandharBye Pass
2nd Runners Up : Darshan Academy

‘National Postal Day’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed ‘National Postal Day’ to create awareness among students about the importance of postal services in our lives. In this context, students wrote compassionate and warm-hearted messages for their family members on postcards and inland letters in the school. They posted these postcards and inland letters to their homes/relatives to generate a broader awareness about Indian Postal services role. Students were excited and thrilled to perform this activity because this activity helped them to express their thoughts and feelings which they kept the most suppressed.
Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara applauded the efforts of the students to mark this day informative and creative. She familiarised the students about the history and benefits of postal services in today’s fast and hectic life. She said that writing a letter or postcard permitted us to write down feelings and observations. She also taught them about the functions of post services all over the country.
On the whole, the day was informative, creative, inspiring and exhilarating.

Green Land Convent School,New Subhash Nagar,organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex(Central Zone)-Volleyball Tournament for Boys(U-14 & U-19) & Girls(U-17)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (Central Zone) - Volleyball Tournament for Boys (U-14 & U-19) & Girls(U-17). The whole campus was enthralled with the zealous performance of more than 15 teams of schools affiliated to CBSE who participated in the tournament. The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the day. He was given a warm welcome by the Principal of the School, Ms. Jyoti Pujara and staff members. The ground reverberated with feverish enthusiasm among the players of different schools.
The Volleyball Tournament was declared open by the Chairman of the Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra who motivated all the teams and gave his best wishes to them. The players of the first match for boys (U-19) i.e. Green Land Convent School, Sector -32 and Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad and for boys (U-14) i.e. K.V.M, Civil Lines & Green Land Convent School, Sector-32 introduced themselves to the Chief Guest. The tournament was well organized under the guidance and supervision of the Principal of the School Ms. Jyoti Pujara.
Players showcased their passion and intensity towards their game and it was revitalising to see 10 matches played today. Mr. RaviShek, Mr. Manpreet Singh Sekhon & Mr. Bhupinder were the referees for the tournament who judged the competition unbiased. On the whole, the first day ended with golden performances resulting some victories and defeats.
Summary of First Day Matches
U-17 Girls
1. K.V.M v/s Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad
Winner-Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad won by 2-1>
U-14 Boys
1.Green Land Convent School, 32 Sec. v/s K.V.M., Civil Lines
Winner - K.V.M. Civil Lines won by 2-0
2.Semi Final I
Adarsh Public School v/s Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Bye Pass
Winner - Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Bye Pass won by 2-0
3.Semi Final II
Green Land convent School, New Subhash Nagar v/s K.V.M, Civil Lines
Winner – KVM won by 2-0
U-19 Boys
1.GMT Public School, Jalandhar Bye Pass v/s Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad
Winner- GMT won by 2-0
2.Green Land Convent School, Civil City v/s KVM, Civil Lines
Winner: KVM won by 2-0
3.Green Land Convent School, Dugri v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
Winner- Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar won by 2-0
4.Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad v/s Green Land Convent School, 32 Sec.
Winner- Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad won by 2-1
5.IPS v/s Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Bye Pass
Winner- Green Land Sr. Sec Public School, Bye Pass won by 2-0
6.Darshan Academy v/s Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar
Winner- Darshan Academy won by 2-0
The Tournament will continue with the final matches followed by Prize Distribution.

VALMIKI JAYANTI CELEBRATION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid obeisance to ‘Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’ on his birth anniversary. On this auspicious day students, staff alongwith the Principal of school remembered the contribution of Adi Kavi and the author of the epic Ramayana.
Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, paid floral tribute to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji describing him as a great spiritual Ambassador and the father of Indian poetry, she said that he authored the sacred epic Ramayana, which sets out the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind. She told that Bhagwan Valmiki ji stood against social discrimination and equality in society and we should not forget his teachings of Bhagwan ji who taught us the lessons of universal brotherhood, tolerance and equality.
She conveyed that the entire universe is the creation of one God. If we follow the teachings of Ramayana written by Bhagwan Valmiki Ji then we can build a better world.

INTER HOUSE MEHNDI COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter House Mehndi Competition’ for the senior students of the school. The students exhibited their talents by making different designs highlighting their creativity and neatness. They applied beautiful Indian, Arabic and Indo Arabic mehandi designs.
Everyone was fascinated on seeing their creativity. The talent of all students was adjudged on the basis of design, creativity and neatness.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti highlighted the importance of scholastic and non scholastic activities in day to day life. She added such competitions are excellent opportunities for the students to exhibit their talent. She announced the judgement & congratulated the winners and said that it was their efforts and innovative techniques which had made the difference. First position was obtained by Sania (Shakti House), Second position was acquired by Pallavi (Jyoti House) and Third position was won by Avneet (Kirti House).
On the whole, it was truly a spectacular experience offering a perfect platform to take out the hidden talent and creativity of the students.

WORLD SMILE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana rendering its part of contribution to the society and world, celebrated ‘World Smile Day’ in the school campus.
The school truly believes and live up to the spirit of dedication, devotion and contribution towards global citizenship. Students celebrated this day by drawing colourful smilies and embraced themselves by wearing it as a badge on uniforms. They distributed hand made smilies to their teachers and other staff members.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara applauded the generosity of students. She appreciated students step forth for world peace & betterment. She further highlighted the prominence of smile, as it pacifies and adds the charm to the bearers personality, on the contrary it soothes the soul of others. It is the foremost part of personality, it brushes down all the artificial blushers.
The message of peace, happiness and the joy of smile was lived up in the smiles of innocent students. The innocent faces with mesmerizing smiles on faces conveyed the message that ‘The world is stilla better place to live in, unless we strive to maintain it so’

CELEBRATION MAHATAMA GANDHI JAYANTI

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as World Non-Violence Day with patriotic earnestness and fondness.
On the occasion students and staff along with Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara of the school paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation. The students of K.G expressed their views and thoughts on the life of Bapuji with beautiful rhymes.
The Principal highlighted Gandhiji’s role in uniting the country, fighting against the British rule and awakening the masses of the country to remove untouchability, poverty and other social evils. She also said that Gandhi Jayanti is the right time to take an oath to follow Gandhian principles and make life free from the chains of hatred and violence and disseminate his philosophy, principles and belief in non-violence through proper education and public awareness. She also threw light on relevance of Gandhian Philosophy of truth, importance of time in one’s life and non-violence in the present scenario.
On the whole the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

‘Dushera’ - ‘Victory of good over evil’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana adding fervor of spirituality & festivity, celebrated ‘Dusshera’ in the premises of the school.
Students from P.Nsy - K.G. did Colouring Activity and students of classes I to III made beautiful depictions through their drawing. The caricatures were truly emphasizing on the spirit of the festival ‘Victory of good over evil’. In the pictures students reflected the scene of Dussehra, where effigies of Ravana, Meghanad & Kumbhkaran were burnt to ashes. Few replicated the scene of joy, fervor and enthusiasm of the festival.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara enlightened the students with the history behind the festival. She congratulated the students for their stupendous performance and also motivated them to follow the path of truth, righteousness in their action and deeds as well.
Conclusively the celebration was aimed to inculcate religious, spiritual, moral aura among students which seemed to be personified in their gestures.

District Level Basketball Tournament and Punjab State Level

Enthusiastic and energetic players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana embarked their potential by bringing positions in Ludhiana District Level Basketball Tournament and Punjab State Level organized from 24th September to 27th September, 2017.
Students were in high spirits after securing positions and clinching medals in the competition and said it was a cut throat competition.
Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winning students and appreciated them for the stupendous efforts and their talents. She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game will help them to flourish in future.
Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

The students who emerged victorious in different categories of Boys & Girls are as follows:

S.No.	Student’s Name	Name of Sports	Position	Category
1	Kunika	Chess	First	U-19 (Girls)
2	Arunav Thakur	Chess	Second	U-17 (Boys)
3	Surya Bhan	Basketball	Third	U-14 (Boys)
4	Neha Thakur	Basketball	Third	U-14 (Girls)

‘ Grandparents Day ’

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana with great zeal and enthusiasm celebrated ‘Grandparents Day’. To mark this day students of classes P.Nsy to K.G made cards for their grandparents as a token of love, affection and feelings for them. The messages on the cards were the heart core felt gratitude to them for their strong relationship and affection to the grandchildren. It was a delight to watch tiny tots reciting rhymes, singing songs and dedicating few lines for their grandparents.
The principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of students and admired their emotions portrayed on cards. She conveyed that grandparents are like a devoted gardener who cares the orchard with their true dedication but never expects anything in return. Just empathetic words, sharing and caring of emotions means a lot for them. .
The motto of celebrating this day was fulfilled as the love and affection was in the eyes of the kids when they were turning back home. The school always believes in developing strong relationship by imparting value education among students.

‘ World Peace Day ’

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana contributed the bit of their share to society by observing the ‘World Peace Day’ in the school. The day was observed to keep alive the theme of UNO “Together for peace Respect, Safety & dignity for all”.
A special peace assembly was organised by the students. A beautiful thought on Peace Day was followed with a glance to promote international peace and harmony. Students were sensitized to the effects of war by narrating the different war and terrorist attack stories which killed millions of innocent people in the world. Students took a step forward to spread peace by displaying various placards such as Peace is Patriotic and Peace begins with a smile. At the end of morning assembly students & staff contributed minute silence in the premises.
The principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara urged students to come united for peace, to fight against terrorism and stand altogether for the safety of mankind as it is the high time for generation should be made aware regarding respect for fellow beings despite of caste, creed, sex & colour. A peaceful culture can be created by focusing on how we live with our families, friends, and community members; what kind of citizens, co-workers and colleagues we are; and, how we can educate our fellow beings.
Assembly ended with a message “Individual Peace contributes to World Peace.”

INCOME TAX AWARENESS DRIVE

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana striving and contributing to the welfare of society and nation as well, had organized a formal visit of reverent, honest, ideals Mr. Ankit Kumar & Ms. Priyanka Ahuja (IRS) Assistant Commissioners of Income Tax Department. Both the officers were the part of Income Tax awareness drive.
The officers had received a warm floral welcome by the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra and Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara. Later a plantation drive was conducted. A Neem tree was planted by the pious hands of Income Tax Assistant Commissioner, which was an epitome of our country's growth and development. Mr. Ankit Kumar and Ms. Priyanka Ahuja addressed the students and motivated them to be an asset for country. They urged students to motivate & request their parents to pay the taxes regularly & honestly, as it plays a vital role in the growth of country and its development. Paying taxes is equally important as water to tree. They asked students to vow for country's development & regular growth by paying taxes regularly.
The Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools congratulated & welcomed the officers for their contribution to the awareness drive. He also addressed the students and conveyed to be honest & hardworking, presuming officers as their role models. He gave a message that as regular watering and care of plant give best fruit, similarly paying tax on time boosts country's infrastructure and would lead us on world map. It strengthens the economic growth of the country.
The programme ended with a pledge to be a saviour, hardworking and dedicated for the future of the country and would serve it whole-heartedly, when students would be ranked as officers. They would also contribute to pay taxes timely when they would grow up as responsible citizens and would convince their parents for the same. They would also lead eco-friendly drive to make earth a better place to live.
Conclusively, the visit of officers, filled students with sense of responsibility, honesty & hardworking, which would keep on motivating them to strive them towards their goal.

KARATE TOURNAMENT

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana applauded and praised 'Harshita Verma' the student of K.G. (Aster) on her grandiose. She participated in Under – 6 category at State Level Karate Championship organised by ‘Kannin Juker’ a Japanese Organisation and made the school proud by adding laurel clinching the Silver Medal in this championship. The effort and hard work of the blooming bud was highly commendable at such a small age.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the young achiever and appreciated her with the precious pearls of encouragement. She said “It is wonderful to see 'Harshita Verma' achieving success at a sport she clearly enjoys.” She also motivated her to continue the winning spirit in future.
Winner 'Harshita Verma' with her glorious and outstanding achievement was in high spirit after securing second position & made the teachers and parents feel proud.

9/11 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack

Green Land Convent School, Ludhiana remembered the victims of 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attack on its 16th anniversary. Students and staff along with the Principal of the school assembled to pay homage and pray for the departed souls. To mark this day, everyone lighted Candles and observed silence prayer for the martyrs. The message of international unity and brotherhood was given.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, express her solidarity and urged all to take pledge to be united and contribute to the world peace. She also vowed to fight against ‘Separatism’ for the unity and integrity of the world because terrorism has no religion, caste and gender. The school echoed with the message, “United We Stand, Divided We fall”.

DISTRICT LEVEL TOURNAMENT (CHESS, VOLLEYBALL & TABLE TENNIS)

Enthusiastic and energetic players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana embarked their potential by bringing various positions in Ludhiana District Level Tournaments in various sports categories organized from 3rd to 8th September, 2017 organised by Punjab School Education Department.
The students emerged victorious in different categories of Boys & Girls and many of them qualified for the state level teams.
In the Chess Tournament U-17 (Boys) and U-19 (Girls) students secured IInd position. Kunika and Arunav Thakur are selected for State Level Chess competition. In the Basketball Tournament, Karampriya, Mehak in U-17 (Girls) category and Vansh Chawla U-17 (Boys) and Varun U-19(Boys) category got IIIrd position.
In the Table Tennis Tournament, Jansheen, Muskan & Pratiksha won 2nd position U-17 (Girls) category and Chhavi bagged 3rd position U-19(Girls) wherein Pratiksha got selected for State Level Competition. In the Volleyball Tournament, .Anshika & Kavita won 3rd position U-14 (Girls) category. Students were in high spirits after securing positions and clinching medals in the competition and said it was a cut throat competition.
Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winning teams and appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and their talents. She motivated them to progress their skills and involvement in the game as they flourish.
. Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements through focus and concentration made the teachers and parents feel proud.

TEACHERS' DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Teachers day as 129th birth anniversary of great learner, scholar and educationist Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
As a tribute to veteran obituary students of senior classes initiated to conduct a mock session of school administration and teaching where they played the different roles like Principal, Supervisors and teachers of all subjects. The purpose behind it was to make them realise about all those difficulties and challenges their teachers are facing to provide them the best that they could. Students were attired in disguise of their favourite teacher, whom they admire the most and the one who inspires them the most. It was a remarkable effort made by students to pay the heartfelt gratitude to their felicitators. A beautiful cultural show was also organised by the students to entertain their mentors. The students left no stone unturned to convey their thanks to their guides.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the staff and urged them to be resourceful, updated and united for the welfare of their students, society and nation. She also conveyed that the role of Teacher has changed with the change of era, so teachers have to be adaptive to the regular and frequent changes. She further quoted that the purpose and motto behind celebration was not just only to entertain but also to make faculties realise the crucial duties added to the shoulders of today’s teacher i.e. to cultivate the generation to be an asset to the society and nation.
The celebration halted with a thankful note from teacher to their students who gave their best to make the day so special for the teachers.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION COMPETITION

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana marking the excellence in all round development of students, had organized Inter House Maths and Science Power Point presentation competition for classes IX to XII.
Students registered their presence with remarkable performance adorned with hard work and genuine efforts. Various topics like contribution of mathematicians, role of mathematics in medicine, mathematics as helping hand to solve environmental problems, applications of mathematics in daily life, their discoveries and achievements, Scientists and their inventions, science making organ donation feasible, helping in drug resistance, optical technology and its role in human life, faulty food habits playing role of slow poison etc. were included by the students in presentations with the help of technical skills they have learnt. It enhanced students knowledge regarding optics and other scientific skills.
In Science Category, First position was obtained by Ashika Gupta of Jagriti House, Second position was acquired by Dhruv Arora of Kirti House, Third position was won by Savleen of Shakti House.
In Maths Category, First position was obtained by Rishi of Jagriti House, Second position was acquired by Saksham of Jyoti House, Third position was won by Pratiksha of Shakti House.
Jagriti House was the overall winner.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of the students and boosted their spirits high by motivating them to continue the efforts in future. She also marked the efforts of the teachers as remarkable. She emphasized that these activities not only increase the knowledge of students it also create their interest in the subject and enhance their creative skills
On the whole the day was postulated to be learning filled with joy & creativity which ended at addition in knowledge of students.

LSSC POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION

Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar brought glory by winning 2nd position in Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex English Poetry Recitation Competition which was organised on 30th August, 2017. Students of various schools participated in this competition wherein Sanvi of class II and Anvesha of class V bagged 2nd position under category I (I TO III) and category II (IV & V) respectively. They presented the real quintessence of Patriotism and Nation Pride with their poetry and everyone was captivated with their charm, confidence and conviction.
Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students and applauded them for their superb performance. She motivated them to always showcase their talent in spectra of activities. On the whole, it was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

Inter house G.K Quiz Competition

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana aspiring the all-round development of the students added another pearl to the string of activities by organizing Inter house G.K Quiz Competition
Students participated in different rounds on various levels. Olympics, sports, constitution of India, Geography, General science, Inventions and current affairs are the topic on which students were assessed. The future intellects were well prepared and participated with great team spirit. Jyoti House was declared as winner of the Quiz.
The principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara applauded the students for participation and their performance. She conveyed students that knowledge is not at all restricted to the curriculum. The real masters think out of the box & beyond the line and books as well.
On the whole the competition ended with the complimentary note that learning knows no bar & restriction.

'National Sports Day' Celebrating 110TH Birth anniversary of legendary player Major Dhyan Chand.

Green Land Convent school, New Subhash Nagar added another fervor to the flag of school by organizing a hockey match of U-14 and U-19 teams, marking the day as 'National Sports Day' celebrating 110TH Birth anniversary of legendary player Major Dhyan Chand.
A friendly match was organized between the braches of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar and Chandigarh Road, to dedicate the day to the sport champion and his achievement
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar team was the winner of U-14 category by 3-1 and U-19 category by 6-2. Players were appreciated to follow true games spirit and team effort.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara marked the valour of the students. She highlighted the appraised sportsmanship and the genuine crave for winning. She further conveyed that these matches help to enhance the feeling of fraternity & benevolence and also aware us about importance of sports in our day to day life, as it regulate the health.
On the whole this match was filled with flavour of enthusiasm & love towards sports.

SADBHAVANA DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana observed Sadbhavana Diwas as 73rd birth anniversary of a reverent and a versatile leader and ex-prime minister, Sh. Rajiv Gandhi, who treated and enchanted with his fraternity.
School acknowledged the students with his life history through Power point presentation depicting about his life time achievements as person and as a political legendary and the speeches delivered by the students postulating his life, achievements and ideology. He was a dynamic leader who gave a new direction to the country with his vision. The IT sector is the gift of his far-sightedness.The day was also celebrated as ‘Akshay Urja Diwas’ to mark the contributions of this great leader in the upliftment of the country.
The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara highlighted the learning incidents from the life of the leader. She told the students about his achievements in different fields. And further motivated students to adapt the merits of the meticulous leader. She further guided students to take inspirations from such great personalities to outshine and to maintain harmony.

Celebrated 71st Independence Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 71st Independence Day with great festivity, fervor and enthusiasm. The premises of the school were adorned with the true sense of love towards mother land. The attire of tri-colour added beauty to the occasion. Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools along with the other eminent members of the Management Committee graced the occasion.
They were given a warm and hearty floral welcome by the School Principal Ms. Jyoti, all the staff members and the students of the school. The ceremony began with the unfurling of the National Flag by honourable Chairman Sh. Rajesh Rudhra followed by National Anthem. The whole atmosphere echoed with melodious tunes of patriotic songs. .
Students were attributed and acknowledged by the faculty members regarding the freedom struggle and also awared students about the sacrifices made for country and its dignity. A PowerPoint presentation and videos were shown to the students highlighting main events of the struggle for freedom. To add more charm the students sang and performed on the songs with patriotic fervor. A one act play depicting about Gandhi ji and his ideology was also staged. .
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that this day is celebrated to express our indebtness to our great leaders for having offered us freedom by sacrificing their lives to make each of us proud of being an Indian. He also advised them to work tirelessly to keep our tri-colour fly high and accept the challenges of the future with courage and wisdom. He further emphasized that we all should ourselves raise to the occasion and curb the menace of corruption, intolerance and anti-social activities of the society. .
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti motivated the students to follow the path of truth, honesty and love for the country. She extorted students that it was not so easy for India to get freedom from the Britishers however various great people and freedom fighters of India made it a truth. She encouraged everyone to dedicate their lives for the benefit and prosperity of the country. She also advised them to strive hard for perfection as they are the pillars of our future nation. .
On the whole, the ceremony concluded with school pledge and oath followed by National Anthem.

‘Janamashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Janamashtami’- the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The function commenced with the religious abhishek ceremony of Laddoo Gopal. Traditional dances were presented and chanting of bhajans filled the entire atmosphere with religious fervor. Everyone was mesmerized & spellbound by the sparkling performances.
A ‘Matki Phod’ event was also organized to mark the mischievous nature of ‘Bal Gopal’. The tiny tots were dressed up in beautiful attires of Lord Krishna, Radha, Sudama, gopis, gwalas etc. An animated video of Lord Krishna’s life was also shown to the kids. The entire school was transformed into a land of joy, pious celebration and sacredness.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti greatly cherished the efforts put in by the teachers and gleefully presented by the students. conveyed the best wishes on the occasion and encouraged the children to emulate the qualities of Lord Krishna like karma, justice, kindness and truth. She shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Shri Krishna’s life.
On the whole the celebration filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Krishna.

Inter House English Quiz Competition

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana conducted an Inter House English Quiz Competition for the students of classes VI onwards to intensify the English language learning where students from each house participated with sincere and intense conviction.
In this quiz eight rounds were framed including multiple choice questions, true or false and audio-visual based on English grammar, English literature and movies which engaged the students’ attention completely for one hour. Participants showcased their knowledge with healthy competition spirit. This quiz enlightened all the students with immediate and constructive effects on the thinking portion of the students.
Students and staff of the school was grateful to the Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara for the idea of organizing such a knowledge – enhancing competition for the familiarizing the children with English language. She was overwhelmed with the response of students. She congratulated all the winners and participants and while addressing she highlighted that correct knowledge of the English was very important for any individual. It helps in overall personality development and career building.
The overall result stands as follows:

POSITION	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	SHAKTI HOUSE
SECOND	JYOTI HOUSE
THIRD	KIRTI HOUSE

Over all the competition proved informative and inspiring to the students.

QUIT INDIA

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, celebrated the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement Day on August 9, 2017 to relive the past glorious movements of Indian freedom struggle. To mark the occasion, a plethora of presentations was organised by teachers to inculcate patriotism among students. Social Science faculty acknowledged the students about the significance of the day and its celebration. Videos were also shown to students regarding the importance of this movement in the history of Indian Independence.
The sense of patriotism was ruling over the premises. The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated students as they are breathing in free, independent India and carrying a legacy of super heroes. She enlightened the students to be thankful and grateful to the sacrifices made by heroes and emphasized on the fact that youth is the leading command of gen next and it is the well known fact that past leads and paves for future. She said that 9th August is the day of the Indian people because it was the very first day in the history of the struggle of unarmed people and a call to the britisher to Quit India as it only belonged to its citizen.

Poetry Recitation

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter House Poetry Recitation Competition for the classes I to V. The main purpose of the competition was to explore the hidden talent of the juveniles of the Primary wing beyond the books. The competition was conducted in two categories i.e. Category-A (I & II standard) and Category-B (III-V standard).Four students from each house participated in two categories for the competition. All the house teachers put their efforts to recite the poems in the coherent form and students proved that a really great talent finds its happiness in execution.
The whole school captivated with the charm, confidence and conviction of students. The students were judged on the basis of voice skills, presentation, dramatic appropriateness, pronunciation and rhythm. This competition really proved beneficial for the students to pursue a rich and enjoyable language learning experience.
Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the winning house and applauded all the participants for their superb performance. She explained the right way of poetry recitation and emphasized that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity. She motivated the students to always showcase their talent in spectra of activities. At the end she announced the judgement and congratulated the winners.
In Category A, First position was obtained by Amrinder (I Bacon) of Jagriti House and Chhavi (I Bacon) of Shakti House, Second position was acquired by Sneha (I Bacon) of Jyoti House, Third position was won by Rajvi (I Bacon) of Shakti House.
In Category B, First position was obtained by Anvesha (V Bacon) of Jyoti House, Second position was acquired by Chetunya (IV Chaucer) of Kirti House, Third position was won by Khushagar (IV Bacon) of Jyoti.
On the whole, the competition was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

CHAIN OF GREENLAND SCHOOLS, SHINES IN TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ldh. unfurled the flag of victory in Zonal Punjab Board Tables Tennis Girls Tournament.
In Under – 19 girls category Green Land Convent School, Sec-32 stood First, Second Position was bagged by Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar and Green Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye pass secured the Third Position. In Under-17 category the girls from Green Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar bagged the First Position and Second Position was secured by Green Land Convent School, Civil City.
In Under-14 category the girls of Green Land Convent School, Sec-32 bagged the Second position.
The players from all Green Land schools who got selected for District Level Table Tennis Tournament Under-19 category are Tamanna Chhabra, Mehakjot Kaur, Ayushi Jha, Chhawi and Savi ; Under-17 category are Muskaan, Pratiksha, Jaansheen and Samriti and in Under-14 category Mridul & Ashiyan are selected. >
The Chairman-Cum-Director Sh. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and encouraged them with the words of great appreciation. Principals of various branches of Green Land Ms. Baldeep Pandher, Ms. Vinita Sanan, Ms. Jyoti Pujara and Mrs. Ravinder Kaur stated that such competitions give students confidence and help them to move further in life who strive for the perfection in everything.

MUSICAL RAIN PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organized ‘Musical Rain Festivity’ for the students of Kindergarten wing to get relief from the scorching heat, to enjoy the showers of rain and to relish the monsoon season.
Saawan, the season of joy, happiness and delicious servings excited the students. The tiny tots welcomed the raindrops by singing songs, walking, dancing, hopping, jumping and waving their multi-hued umbrellas in the rain. They enjoyed playing and dancing with their friends in rain on the popular bollywood numbers. Fun was the only thing that mattered to the students as their smiles said it all.
Pre Primary section was abuzz with this activity. Nature walk in the lush green gardens of the school enthralled the students. Learning by doing helped in vocabulary building where children learnt words like monsoon, raincoat, raindrops, drizzling, gumboots, umbrellas, etc. The teachers were mesmerized on seeing their students having so much fun.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti said that this activity was planned with emphasis on development of physical, emotional, mental and cognitive skills. She enriched the students with the pack of new vocabulary and also taught the importance of rain and measures to prevent themselves from getting drenched in rain.
On the whole it was a great fun for the sweet little children who enjoyed the whole experience of rain and chills in this rising heat. The photographs display the signs of the endless happiness of our young ones.

RAKSHA BANDHAN

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated “Raksha Bandhan” with great fervor and enthusiasm following the traditional norms. Tiny tots of classes Pre-nursery to K.G. participated with great zeal and performed well in the activity of Rakhi making depicting their compassion and love towards their brothers and sisters. The bond between brothers and sister was revealed through lovely and colourful Rakhi’s made by the beautiful hands. Students of classes I to III participated with great interest and gaiety in Intra Class Rakhi Making Competition expressing their love and concern through the golden threads.
This enthusiasm is an epitome of strong bond in a loving and protecting relationship of the brothers and sisters where the well-being of the brothers is the first concerned of the sisters.
The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara congratulated and extended her greetings on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. She also enlightened the students with the significance of this festival, it is not mere a knot of thread but indeed a promise to keep the sister secure from all adversities. She further emphasized that these traditional celebrations strengthens the bond of love and affection in the relationships.
The day concluded with the sense of accomplishment as students have handmade Rakhis for their brothers.

CELEBRATED TEEJ FESTIVAL

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Teej festival withfervor and gaiety. School campus wore a festive look with buntings, fresh flowers and decorations replete with the traditional baagh, phulkaris, charkha, earthern pots, hand fans and chhajj. Children enjoyed traditional cuisine like malpuaas and kheer which wererelished byeverybody.
A Cultural fest was put forth incorporated with Giddha-the heart and soul of Punjab was performed by lovely little girls of primary wingand senior students and Sufi singing by the students. It was a trumpet call to announce and sing thewelcome notes forthe Monsoon. The beats of the Punjabimusic let, everybody to tap their feet. Traditional games of Punjab have been introduced to the students and they enjoyed the games like stepu, pithu garam, bunte,geete etc. Students also relished stalls of different eatables festing the monsoon arrivals such as jalebis, gulgulle, bhelpuri, samosas and many other delicious dishes. The students were enthralled with great fervor and festivity spread all over in the premises.The whole campus was beautifully decorated with swings towelcome healthy monsoon. Fragrances of flowers on 'Teej' pervaded the atmosphere. The whole ambience reflected Punjabi culture.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara enhanced the occasion by acclimate about the history &importance of it&blessed the students to blossom at their best and preserve our richcultural heritage.

Celebrated Van Mahotsav

“We don’t want to protect Environment. We want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need Protection.” Keeping this in mind we are organizing ‘Van Mahotsav’…… Ms. Jyoti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commenced ‘Van Mahotsav Week’ with great aplomb and enthusiasm.Meaningful messages were put up all around on the importance of trees and how they are the 'Lifelines'. The overall objective of celebrating the day is to sensitise masses and to generate awareness among the students.
Adding more fervour to the proceedings and celebrations, aspectrum of activities wereplanned for the day for children to let them get a feel of the earth and nature. An Inter Class Best Out of Waste Competition for students of classes P.Nsy to K. G. and Inter Class Drawing Competition for students of classes I to V was held to incorporate the sensitivity towards resources around us and to aware the students to consciously slow down the effect of technology and modernization on the dwindling and fragile eco system.
As an addition to the thread of activities a 'Green Day'and 'Plantation Drive' was also organized to make students more empathetic towards nature and its importance. Students planted the saplings brought by them which inculcate the sense of responsibility among students.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti addressed that this initiative has been taken so that the students learn and spread awareness about the importance of ‘Flora and Fauna’ in human life as they are the pillars of future world.She exhorted students to be sensitive towards nature and emphasized on the use of natural things and materials at the place of artificial objects. She motivated the students to serve the cause of saving planet earth. She then announced the results of the competitions.
On the whole,celebrationof Van Mahotsav Week boosted the true spirit of spreading awareness regarding the utter and the best use of natural resources.

CHAIN OF GREEN LANDSCHOOLS, SHINES IN TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The Chain of Green Land Schools, Ldh.unfurled the flag of victory in Zonal Punjab BoardTables Tennis Girls Tournament.
InUnder – 19 girls category Green Land Convent School, Sec-32 stood First, Second Position was bagged by Green Land Convent School, Subhash NagarandGreen Land Sr. Sec. Public School, Jalandhar Bye pass secured the Third Position.
In Under-17 category the girls fromGreen Land Convent School, Subhash Nagar bagged the First Position and Second Position was secured by Green Land Convent School,Civil City.
In Under-14 category the girls ofGreen Land Convent School, Sec-32bagged the Second position.
The players from all Green Land schools who got selected for District Level Table Tennis Tournament Under-19 category are TamannaChhabra, MehakjotKaur,AyushiJha, Chhawi and Savi ; Under-17 category are Muskaan, Pratiksha,Jaansheenand Samritiand in Under-14 category Mridul&Ashiyan are selected.
The Chairman-Cum-DirectorSh. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and encouraged them with the words of great appreciation. Principals of various branchesof Green Land Ms. BaldeepPandher, Ms. Vinita Sanan, Ms. JyotiPujaraand Mrs. RavinderKaurstated that such competitions give students confidence and help them to move further in lifewho strive for the perfection in everything.

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION :: 'The Jungle Safari'

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised 'Fancy Dress Competition' on the theme 'The Jungle Safari'. The purpose of conducting the competition was not only to blend learning with fun but also to develop confidence in the students by giving them an opportunity to get on the stage and speak in front of an audience.
During the competition, kids were excited to be in the costumes of their favourite characters as animals and birds like elephant, lion, monkey, zebra, peacock, parrot etc. They spoke few sentences on the character that they depicted and some of them tried to truly imitate the same. The effort and hard work of children was highly commendable. They also gave cultural performances by singing and dancing on different jungle songs and created a wonderful ambience.
Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara said that it was a delight to watch the children as they came up and spoke about their favourite animals that they were dressed up as. She appreciated the students with their precious pearls of encouragement. She announced the Judgement and congratulated the winners by wishing good luck to tiny tots for their future endeavours.

Result Pre-Nursery
POSITION	NAME OF THE STUDENT	CHARACTER
FIRST	Chhavi	Cat
SECOND	Japnoor	Dog
THIRD	Purvi	Mouse

Result Nursery
POSITION	NAME OF THE STUDENT	CHARACTER
FIRST	Siddharth Shivika Saksham	Giraffe Tiger Cat
SECOND	Ridhan Shiksha	Dog Rabbit
THIRD	Lovish Gupta	Cow

Result K.G.
POSITION	NAME OF THE STUDENT	CHARACTER
FIRST	Tanishka Ananya Gurnoor	Peacock Peacock Duck
SECOND	samar Raza	Pigeon
THIRD	Rashi Radhika	Parrot Sparrow

On the whole, the competition proved to be great learning experience for the students and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2017

Yoga is more than the union of our head to our knees, it is the union of ourselves with the Divine…………… Ms. Jyoti
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Third International Day of Yoga’ on 21st June, 2017. The school invited students and teachers to perform asana to promote yoga as a healthy way of life and to imbibe the value of discipline. The programme began with prayer. The enthusiastic students and teachers dressed in t-shirt and track pant sat on the mat. A Power Point Presentation was shown demonstrating various Asana and the Importance of Yoga in one’s life. The various postures of yoga like Vrikshasana, Uttaanaasana, Trikonaasana, Bhadrasana, Shashankaasana, Bhujangasana, Pawana Muktaasana, Pranayama, etc. were done by everyone under the guidance of Sports Teacher with alight pleasant background flute music. Children got the chance to know how yoga embodies unity of mind and body.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti told various benefits of early rising and practicing yoga daily. She also pointed out the contribution of yoga in maintaining fitness and good health and how it helps students to memorize something and understand a concept and its context. She said that yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy.
On the whole, the students and teachers bent and twisted their bodies in complex postures to mark International Yoga Day. The programme ended with a vote of thanks and the resolution taking ceremony of practicing yoga every day.

RESULT CLASS X 2017

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhah Nagar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the school by giving 100% results in class X declared by CBSE. More than 40% students i.e. 19 students of the school scored 10 CGPA. Ayesha, Mehul, Pallavi, Sandeep, Tamanna, Tanya, Amit, Arunav, Deepanshu, Jaan Nisar, Jashanjot, Karan, Lovekaran, Amzad, Nitish, Prince, Saksham, Tushar and Varun were in jubilant mood for scoring 10 CGPA. The students broke into celebrations as soon as the result was declared. They were happy and excited to get the reward of their hard work. The school premises was filled with vigour, enthusiasm and joy at this moment.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools and the Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the students and their parents on their grand success. They applauded the hardship of the students as well as the faculty members. The Chairman encouraged the students for keep giving good results in coming years as well and the Principal motivated them to work hard in the same manner so that they can achieve their goals and shine in future. The students were cheered up by one and all.

RESULT CLASS X CIVIL

Green knights of Green Land Convent School, Civil City made their alma mater proud by achieving cent percent result in class X examinations. Total 65 students of the school appeared in AISSE in March, 2017 and out of that 30 students scored 10 C.G.P.A.
The students who scored 10 C.G.P.A are Priya, Jahnavi, Pallavi, Harshita, Khushi, Nandini, Komal, Simran, Sonali, Priya, Vanshika, Anjali, Archit, Aman , Mukul, Jagpreet, Aniket, Abhishek, Manjot Singh, Nitin, Parveen, Manpreet, Anmol, Kartik , Manjinder, Rakesh, Sanjeev, Shivam, Vinay, Arshad. All these toppers of the school were charged with happiness on the declaration of their result and had no control on their emotions in expressing their joy.
The school Chairman Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Director Ms. Vijayata Rudhra and Manager Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students and their parents for their success. They applauded the hardship of teachers and students for giving 100% result. The achievers were cheered up by one and all.

RESULT CLASS X SUBHAS NAGAR

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhah Nagar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the school by giving 100% results in class X declared by CBSE. More than 40% students i.e. 19 students of the school scored 10 CGPA. Ayesha, Mehul, Pallavi, Sandeep, Tamanna, Tanya, Amit, Arunav, Deepanshu, Jaan Nisar, Jashanjot, Karan, Lovekaran, Amzad, Nitish, Prince, Saksham, Tushar and Varun were in jubilant mood for scoring 10 CGPA. The students broke into celebrations as soon as the result was declared. They were happy and excited to get the reward of their hard work. The school premises was filled with vigour, enthusiasm and joy at this moment.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools and the Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the students and their parents on their grand success. They applauded the hardship of the students as well as the faculty members. The Chairman encouraged the students for keep giving good results in coming years as well and the Principal motivated them to work hard in the same manner so that they can achieve their goals and shine in future. The students were cheered up by one and all.

RESULT CLASS-XII

Appraisal, applaud and laurels to Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana when the students of first batch of the school of Class XII (Session 2016-17) set a benchmark enrolling themselves in the best Cadre of toppers. Khushboo who topped in the school scored 93% aggregate in Non-Med. stream and Chinky with 87.8% in Med. stream & Vishakha stood first in Commerce stream with 87.6% in aggregate. The overall result of the school was remarkable and appreciable. The subject wise toppers of the school are as follows:

SUBJECT	NAME	HIGHEST MARKS
English	Jyotika	94
Physical Education	Khushboo	94
Physics	Khushboo	95
Chemistry	Khushboo & Jasmine	94
Biology	Chinky	82
Economics	Vishakha	95
Mathematics	Khushboo	93
Accountancy	Vishakha	85
Business Studies	Vishakha	95

The students were in high spirits, pertaining and pursuing to chase their dreams. The sense of achievement empowered the premises.
‘Conqueror is the emperor’ as rightly remarked. These students were nevertheless have any land to rule but they ruled the hearts of Green Land School.

Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the students on their grand success and also said that becoming the toppers of the school is not the culmination of the journey of excellence but it is just the beginning. He also greeted the competent staff members for their efforts.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated the students and remarked that ‘No stone knows its true value, its only the one who polished it, can mark its true worth.’ She also marked that teachers are the felicitators to guide and students are the tender plants to be nurtured.
Overall it was the moment of great elation & pride both for the students & staff who got appreciation in abundance from the Chairman of the school for their excellent result and were satisfied as it was their hard work which finally bore fruit.

HINDI DECLAMATION

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana adding in plethora of inter- house activities organized Hindi Declamation contest supported by Ved Prachar Mandal . The school has also pinned the day as ‘NO TOBACCO DAY’. .
The topics of Inter House Hindi Declamation were based on moral values and it’s importance in human life. Each word was signifying as the pearl preserved in shell. The knowledge and views of gen next regarding social and intellectual matters reflect their concern and duties towards society. Each luring quote left audience spellbound, presentations by senior students assured that they are still with the roots, and all this have become with the efforts of school. No pearl shines on its own, it’s the one who dived to get the shell from deep sea and polished the pearl to earn its significance. Jagriti House was the winner of Declamation contest followed by Kirti House at second position and Shakti House at Third position. .
Inter House Slogan Writing Competition was also organized in the premises of the school to propagate the message of ‘No Tobacco. Slogans were raised against the vicious habit. The campus of school was beautifully decorated with slogans conveying the same message. “Leave Tobacco It’s not delicious as Monacco’, It’s a Hazard you’ll be caught with wizard’, ‘Put down your lighter and make your life brighter’ winning position in Slogan writing Competition was held by Shakti House and Second Position was bagged by Jyoti House .
The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara addressed and appreciated students for their efforts. The motto of organizing such competition is to make students more responsible, dutiful and concerned towards society. She further highlighted about the demerits of tobacco addiction and motivated students to oppose it in public without any hesitation.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, observed the ‘Graduation Ceremony’ of Session 2016-17 for the tiny tots moving on from Kindergarten to Class I. The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools Sh. Rajesh Rudhra was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He was given a warm floral welcome by the Principal Ms. Jyoti. Also, the tiny angels themselves welcomed the eminent guests of the occassion. The ceremony was conducted to felicitate these toddlers graduate to primary with the feel of stepping ahead a significant phase of school life. The gala event was attended by parents who were as excited as the kids themselves when they saw their little ones dressed up in ceremonial graduation gowns and caps receiving certificates of graduation on stage.
The day was celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm. The cultural programme began by lighting the sacred lamp and invoking the blessings of the Almighty. It followed by the cultural extravaganza presented on the stage in the form of melodious songs and rhythmic dances highlighting the blessings of teachers & parents on the children. A PowerPoint presentation highlighting the activities they indulged in during this span of three years was also shown.
The Chairman of the school, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the august gathering and congratulated the parents & the students. He lauded the parent’s efforts, perseverance, motivation and support that contributed to the successful completion of their child's pre-school. He said that parents and teachers are like a caring potter who shape and mould the child with tender love, care into a confident individual. He assured that the children will continue to be nurtured with knowledge, values and dedication as they continue their education at Green Land.
Seeing the spirited performances by the kids, the Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the parents and kids of kindergarten and said "This event is like planting a high dream in the tender minds as advocated by our President, Dr. Abdul Kalam.” She appealed the parents to give their precious time to their young ones so that we may feel proud for them in the future. She thanked the worthy guest for sparing their valuable time for the young scholars.
Parents appreciated the efforts put in by the school staff for congenial growth of their children and polishing them.
The ceremony ended with the National Anthem.

SPLASH POOL PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana invokes students for hard work & love for fun. To rejuvenate students & to face scorchy sun, school organised a ‘Splash Pool Party’ for the Tiny-Tots in the school campus. The funraiser Splash Pool Party boosted up the energy enthusiasm and excitement level of the students.
This party was entreated with the bonanza of games like ‘Fill the Bucket’ & ‘Collect the Fishes’. Splashes of cool water and kids enjoying water games & rides were like a real life portrait to watch. Ensuring the culmination of enjoyment and amusement a ‘Dance Party’ was also arranged for students.Tiny-Tots were looking colourful mermaids in swim suits.Students were enthralled through out the day with the spirit & taste of drinks arranged by the school for kids. This party regenerated a new enthusiasm in the students.
The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara conveyed students that fun & frolic always play a vital role in the development. It recycled the energy and added a new charm and enthusiasm in life. She also marked it as rehearsals of their summer vacation.

MOTHERS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana ,celebratedMother's Day with great fervour and enthusiasm by giving a dedicated and sincere homage to the best creation of God ‘Mother’, who lives for us day in and out.
Keeping in mind sincere efforts of mothers and their tireless strivings for our welfare and wellbeing, different Inter Class & Inter House events were organised. As mother saves a single penny to make home, as she is the best chef for us all throughout the life, the activities were planned so. Primary wing of the school I to III were engrossed in making Best Out Of Waste utilizing waste material. Students beautifully put forward their efforts in making Photo Frames and Wall Hangings rendered with love towards their mothers.
Students of class IV and V have marked their performances with Card Making and Tile Embossing, to cherish their mothers. Students have shown marvellous talent filled with excellence of their creativity.
Senior wing of the school also put forth their best by participating in Inter House Salad Cum Mocktail and Flower Arrangement Competition. Students of different houses practised and marked their perfection in the field of taste and delight in preparing relished and nutritious Salads and Mocktail. The enthusiasm of future chefs was remarkable as it was enriched with love, care, affection and dedication towards their ‘Master Chefs’, their Moms. As rightly said ‘Adults is to eat and children are to relish.’ The impact of mouth watering salads and mocktail could easily been witnessed on the faces who tasted it.
As the mothers are the homemakers, following the footsteps of their sense of the decor and beauty, students also participated in ‘Flower Arrangement Competition’. The motive is to make students realize the selfless hardwork and dedication of their mothers. The beauty of flowers and their fragrance mesmerized the visitors. It was a real treat to eyes. These flowers reciprocate love, tenderness and care of mothers for us.
Overall Trophy was bagged by Shakti House. The Principal of the school Mrs. Jyoti Pujara appreciated and applauded the efforts of participants. She marked their performances and expressions as future artists, who give the different outlook to the world. She highlighted role of mothers in our lives as ‘The First Teacher Of Our Life’. She further guided students to respect and take care of their parents as most precious gift by god. The overwhelming speech left students with sense of care and concern towards their mothers.

FRUIT PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana added another ribbon in the rainbow of activities. A Fruit Party was organized for the students of Kindergarten.
To acknowledge students with the importance of healthy diet and fruits in the life this event was organized. Students brought variety of fruits and gave short speeches on the importance of eating fruits. Kids were quite enthusiastic to have different variety of fruits and were prepared well to speak.
Fruits were diced and distributed to eat to enhance their table manners. They enjoyed dancing on the fruit songs. Kids were looking nice as they came dressed up in disguise of different fruits.
The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Pujara addressed the students and emphasized them to have habit of healthy diet including fruits and green vegetables. Though school practice it at regular basis as fruit break, but it was a remarkable effort by Tiny-Tots.

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF RABINDRA NATH TAGORE ( POETRY RECITATION )

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana always strive on overall development of the students. In this series of programmes for all-round development school continues to organize Inter-House Competitions. Adding up to this series an Inter House Poetry Recitation Competition was held in the school premises, to mark the day as birth anniversary of Sir Rabindra Nath Tagore. All the students of VI-XII participated with great zeal and vigaur. Poetic expressions of renowned poets like- William Blake, William Wordsworth, Rabindra Nath Tagore etc. were recited by the students with great enthusiasm and respect for aesthetic expressions. The students were judged on several parameter like fluency, confidence, pronunciation, rhyme etc. students recited motivational and inspiring creations so as to inculcate the same among fellow students. Efforts of Dhruv, Savkhushpreet Kaur, Mishty, Palak, Tanisha, Mehak and Herika were appreciated. Kirti house won the overall trophy.
The Principal Mrs. Jyoti Pujara greeted and applauded the students for their tireless efforts and to present their best. She further motivated the students enhancing the importance of such events which always inculcate aesthetic sense among students and plays vital role in wholesome development of personality. The event concluded with National Anthem. Students were enthusiastic expressing truly the sense of ‘Music is for ear & poetry is for soul’.

WINNER OF ABACUS

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana always put forth one step ahead for student intellectual growth. This intellectual appraisal added another feather to the glorious name of school, Tania student of VII std. who earned laurels to the school. She participated in 32nd National Abacus Competition 2017, held at New Delhi on May 7, 2017. She bagged Gold medal ranking top position in H4 level 8 category. She solved 23 sums in a short span of 3 minutes.
She proved the success never comes, it is always to be earned with the appropriate guidance and hard work. The Principal of the school Mrs. Jyoti Pujara applauded her efforts and wished her better future prospects.

RED CROSS DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana marked the celebration of World First Aid Day (WFAD) on Red Cross Day with demonstration on basic First Aid skills for children. The school organised an awareness programme with the theme of First Aid, providing training to students on basic first aid skills such as bandaging, controlling excessive bleeding, breathing exercises, to treat sprains etc. The motto of this programme was to impart first aid skills among students, so as they could be ‘a life saver’ and ‘a saviour’ in need, indeed. By the end of the session students demonstrated on various emergencies situations. They were guided to handle the adversities calmly without being panic. Principal of the school Mrs. Jyoti Pujara enlightened the students to enhance their skills of First Aid, so that they could represent as an asset to society in adversities and emergencies in order to avoid havoc situations. She further appreciated the efforts of the staff members involved in programme to update students knowledge.
On the whole World First Aid Day was celebrated to raise awareness on how first aid can save lives.

KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Passionate and Energetic player of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana added one more feather to its cap. Rohit Rana of Class X emerged victorious and was awarded with the Silver Medal by winning second position in 7th South Asia Hakuakai Karate Championship 2017 held recently in Meerut, wherein a number of players from 8 countries participated.
It is a matter of pride to mention he has been selected for World Karate Championship to be held in Japan this year.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated Rohit Rana and appreciated his efforts and talent. She said ''These worthy initiatives for the students enrich the broader community and naturally develop personal ambition. Also, the players develop the spirit of friendship and brotherhood.”
Winner Rohit Rana with his glorious and outstanding achievement was in high spirit after securing second position. He said it was a tough competition and with the blessings of almighty he made the parents and school proud.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

On the occasion of ‘International Labour Day’ Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana earmarked the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ with high degree of sincerity & enthusiasm investing its outstanding students as office bearers. It was a day imbued with a sense of pride, humility and leadership to help the students feel the sense of responsibility and keeping the tradition of the institution. The solemn Investiture Ceremony commenced with a rendition of jubilant performance by school choir and dance performances to enlighten the undaunted spirit of dedication and confidence for their new role models.
The revered Principal, Ms. Jyoti conferred badges & sashes to the newly elected school council. This year the council comprised of Senior Head Boy Rishi Sharma (XII Non-Medical) & Senior Head Girl Pooja (XII Non-Medical), School Secretaries Nitish & Mehul (XI Medical) and Junior Head Boy Vansh Arora (VI Chaucer) & Junior Head Girl Misthi Sahai (VI Chaucer) who boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads. Captain- Armanjot (X Bacon) & Vice Captain- Inderpreet Kaur (IX Chaucer) of Jagriti House, Captain- Saksham (XI Commerce) & Vice Captain- Jaansheen (IX Bacon) of Jyoti House, Captain- Agampreet Singh Bhatia (X Chaucer) & Vice Captain- Arshleen (IX Chaucer)of Kirti House & Captain- Shubham Kumar (X Chaucer) & Vice Captain- Tanisha Gupta (X Bacon) of Shakti House, Prefects of all the houses and all Class Representatives took the stage and were also adorned with sashes and badges. It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the elected School Council pledging solidarity, loyalty and devotion to their alma mater. Teachers who have been chosen as the House Minister and Deputy Minister were also announced formally.
The Principal congratulated the post holders and listed her expectations from the New Council Body. Apart from nurturing leadership skills, she also emphasized on the values that one must inculcate. Honesty, determination, discipline, wisdom, humility and aspirations are the words they need to pay heed to. She also advised them to be the role models and exemplary in their work.
The event ended on a note of positivity and willingness, with the New Council Body promising to do their best in whichever way they can. They were ready to encounter the challenges that would come on their way & would work upon their weaknesses as well. In this way, the investiture ceremony concluded with lot of hopes & aspirations for our future leaders & it was a great success with the participation of all our students & teachers, without whom it would not have been so impactful.
On the whole the day was a mark of leadership, day of greetings in a gesture of leadership approach on which the school motto resides.

WORLD EARTH DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated 'World Earth Day' with full vigour to honour the mother Earth. The objective was to create awareness among students on the importance of environmental protection, as well as fostering an appreciation of Mother Earth.
The students from all the four houses – Jagriti, Jyoti, Kirti and Shakti House participated in ''Inter House Poster Making Competition'' & ''Inter House English Declamation Competition'' displaying their artistic and oratory skills showcasing their awareness about conserving natural resources. The children expressed their views and thoughts about their love for mother Earth with beautiful slogans and quotes. One could see and feel the enthusiasm that the children had in their presentation.
Speaking on the occasion Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara appreciated the efforts of students and congratulated the winners. She added that we are fortunate to have born on Earth and we should join our hands together to save our mother Earth from the increasing environmental degradation. She said ‘Together we can make every day an Earth Day and each one of us in the school can make a difference’. The overall result stands as follows:
INTER HOUSE POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

POSITIONS	NAME OF THE STUDENT	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	RAJNISH	SHAKTI
SECOND	SANIA MUSKAAN	SHAKTI JYOTI
THIRD	VANSH AARUSHI	JYOTI KIRTI
CONSOLATION	ROHIT RANA	SHAKTI

Inter House English Declamation Competition

POSITIONS	NAME OF THE STUDENT	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	MUSKAAN	KIRTI
SECOND	TANISHA BRIJESH	SHAKTI JAGRITI
THIRD	DHRUV ABHAS	KIRTI JAGRITI
CONSOLATION	ROHIT RANA	SHAKTI

On the whole, the celebrations and the competitions were called out to practice our true devotion & dedication for nurturing our solemn duty towards our Mother Earth.

WORLD BOOK DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Book day’ to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to develop extra reading habits.
On this day, the students of class I -V maintained a class library and they were given extra time for reading as well. Teachers of respective classes awared the students about the importance of reading. Also, a 'Book Mark Competition' was organised for them which was indeed not only learning but also a fun-filled activity. Children designed and decorated the book marks and wrote an inspiring message showcasing their love for books and reading. The Judgement was carried out based on the Effectiveness of design, Creativity, Originality, Neatness, and Conviction of the message.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti made the students aware about the connection of ‘World Book Day’ celebration with the books which were established first time in the year 1923. The day was dedicated to William Shakespeare. She said that all must develop a habit of extra reading as books are store house of knowledge and they are our good friends. She gave a message that “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”

MASQUERADE (MASK) PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Masquerade Party’ with full zest, gaiety and enthusiasm for the students of Pre-Primary wing to mark the beginning of new session. It was a delight to watch tiny tots in bright and colourful masks.
The programme kicked off , when the little ones sweetly introduced themselves during their ‘Ramp Walk’ with their electrified performances. The students also had a gala time and created a wonderful ambience. They thoroughly enjoyed the party by tapping their feet on songs with their masks on.
Different games of Paper Folding, Building Blocks, Beading, Bindi Pasting were arranged by the teachers to make the children comfortable. The zeal and enthusiasm of the new entrants was worth seeing as they got an opportunity to showcase their talent. All the tiny tots enjoyed the day dancing, singing, eating cakes.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara gave her heart’s elations welcoming the tiny tots in the school. She said that the main intention of organizing the this Party was to create a friendly atmosphere between the old students with the new comers. She wished good luck to tiny tots for their future endeavours. She was highly amazed to see the confidence and enthusiasm of the tiny tots.
On the whole, the day was cherished by each and all.

INTER HOUSE S.S.T QUIZ COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter House S.S.T Quiz Competition on the occasion of World Heritage Day for the students of Class VI to VIII. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world. The students from all the four houses – Jagriti, Jyoti, Kirti and Shakti House participated in it with great enthusiasm and vigour.
It was a mind boggling six round competition including General Question Answer Round, Abbreviation Round, Multiple Choice Round, Identify the Image Round, Rapid Fire Round and Buzzer Round which engaged the student’s attention completely for one hour. The students showcased their brilliance by rapidly answering the questions. There were also several rounds for audience.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti addressed the students and gave her heartiest congratulations to all the participants, audience as well as the winners. She motivated them to take keen interest in all the spheres of life. She also gave a message that heritage is a treasure trove of the past and it is the responsibility of the present generation to protect, preserve and promote its continuity for the future generation. The overall result stands as follows:

POSITION	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	SHAKTI
SECOND	JYOTI KIRTI
THIRD	JAGRITI

Over all the competition proved informative and inspiring to the students.

WORLD HERITAGE DAY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised'BachpanDiyanKhedan' on the ocassion of'World Heritage Day' for the students of Class I to V. The programme witnessed an assortment of activities about our cultural legacy which was finely blended with an assurance to preserve it.
The main attractions of the day were GilliDanda, Bantey, PeechoBakree, Poshampa, Geete etc.The students exhibited their ingenuity in different games. They were highly energetic and full of enthusiasm to give their best performance.It was a delight to watch the enthralling show of folk games of Punjab where students displayed their potential to win.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara addressed the students and enlightened them with her thoughts about the rich heritage of India. She told them that this day marks the diversity of heritage throughout the world and encouraged them to be the part in the progress, unity & integrity. She alsoencouragedthestudents to engage in sports and outdoor games on the regular basis.
On the whole,it was a day of introduction to the aspect of the importance of careful preservation of our priceless heritage. The event proved to be a platform for the students to come together and play.

AMBEDKAR JAYANTI

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar,Ludhiana, celebrated the day in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversaryof father of Indian Constitution - Dr. BhimraoRamjiAmbedkar and his contributions for the people of India.On the occasion a special Morning Assembly was organizedon a spiritual note with the school prayer. Speeches were delivered by the students to make everyone aware how Dr. Ambedkar believed‘Life should be great rather than long’.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India.She highlightedDr. Ambedkar’smajor contribution i.e. protecting the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution. She inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Dr. Ambedkar“Knowledge is the foundation of a man’s life”. She said that humanity comes with knowledge even as power flows from it and one should not get tired of continuing the quest for greater knowledge as it promotes our zest for life.
On the whole the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

BAISAKHI FESTIVAL

Green Land Convent School (New Subhash Nagar) commemorated the Baisakhi Day on 12th April, 2017. Students as well as the teachers were in their gala mood and displayed great enthusiasm for the celebration. Baisakhi Day has both religious and social significance. The day marks the Sikh New Year and the formation of Khalsa Panth by 10th Guru Gobind Singh ji. It also marks the beginning of the harvesting season when the farmers pay their obeisance at the gurudwaras and start the harvesting of crops.
On this day many activities and competitions were held in the school.‘Squash Making Competition’was held for the kindergarten section. An ‘Inter House Singing Competition’ was organized for classes I-V. Students attired in pretty Punjabi suits with glittering dupattas looked awesome. The presentation of Punjabi song was quite mesmerizing and reminded the audience about the great heritage and culture of Punjab. The ‘Inter House Folk Dance Competition’ was also conducted. The team of boys presented the Enthralling Bhangra on the beat of Dhol. The hall echoed with loud music and clapping by the audience. In the end worthy Principal Ms. Pujara appreciated all the participants and encouraged everybody to maintain beautiful culture of Punjab through Folk dance and Musical Programme. She announced the overall result of Inter-House Singing and Bhangra Competitions. The result stands as follows:

INTER-HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION:

POSITION	NAME OF THE STUDENT	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	CHIRAG	SHAKTI HOUSE
SECOND	YASHITA	KIRTI HOUSE
THIRD	HARMANPREET SINGH	JYOTI HOUSE

INTER-HOUSE BHANGRA COMPETITION:

POSITION	NAME OF THE HOUSE
FIRST	KIRTI HOUSE
SECOND	JAGRITI HOUSE
THIRD	JYOTI HOUSE

Havan

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a‘Sacred Havan’ in its premises to invoke the Almighty’s blessings at the commencement of new session. The most revered, the Chairman cum Director of Chain of Green Land Schools – Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, President of the Trust Sh.Shabad Rudhra, General Secretary of the Trust Mrs. Usha Rudhra and Ms.Vijayata were among the galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion. The Principal, Ms. Jyoti Pujara offered a floral welcome to the eminent guests. Students were also present with gleeful faces stepping for new classes. It was a moment of great joy and elation.
The havan began with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra followed by bhajans and offerings to the sacred fire. The learned priest, Sh. Ajay Vashisht chanted the sacred mantras to purify the environment. The fragrance of the ‘Samagri’kindled the golden flames and spread the positive vibration and energy all around.
The entire staff & the students of the school participated in this holy act whole heartedly and took a pledge to follow the path of humanity, piety, truth and peace. Bhajans and Hymns allured in the positive energy as students from all classes joined their hands in prayer to seek Lord's grace.
The Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra exhorted students to value the blessings of good education and model themselves as righteous individuals. He blessed the children to be healthy, happy and successful in the coming years, with positive energy flowing to fulfil the real purpose of the Havan.
Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara showered her blessings and urged the students to work with more devotion and dedication. She advised the students to walk down the right path and to strive for the best in life.
On the whole, the Havan was performed religiously under the divine fervor spirituality and ended with an ‘arti’ and ‘prasad’ distribution.

World Health Day

‘World Health Day’ was observed in Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana. On the occasion a ‘Vegetable Printing Activity’ for the Kindergarten students was conducted with great enthusiasm to highlight the significance of good health and well-being. Green knights brought different vegetables and enjoyed learning about vegetables in a delectable way. Tiny tots along with their teachers designed beautiful paintings related to themes like My School, Jewellery, Garden,Birds, My House etc. with vegetable printing. They also learnt about healthy eating habits and table manners.
Principal Mrs. Jyoti addressed the students on common health problems and the important healthy eating habits with a message “Be active everyday and have fun eating healthy foods!” She emphasised on good eating habits that include a balanced diet,drinking water, fruit in every meal, glass of milk every day and alerted them against junk food. She also spoke about the importance of sports and exercise and insisted on physical activities such as yoga and meditation for good health.
On the whole, the students assured that they will strictly avoid junk food and concentrate only on healthy food.

INCOMING BATCH OF 2017-18

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana welcomed the incoming batch of 2017-18 with full zeal and high spirits. Students took the first step in school with charming and gleeful faces with their bags carrying new books to begin their ride in the new class.Little toddlers were very excited to put their first stepping stone in the field of education with a blend of happiness and willingness to reach school on their faces. Teachers gave a warm welcome to the students to make them compatible with balloons and self-made welcome cards. Their day started with calligraphy which the students relish to join in. They gave them a peep on rules & regulations and also taught them moral values.
Movie show was organized for the students packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. They were shown Disney movie and students seemed to gone in the world of fantasy. Children were brimming with joy and elation to see their friends and teachers back plunged into the normal routine. They seemed determined to improve upon their previous performances in each and every field and promised their teachers to remain simplified, obedient, disciplined and to give the best performances in academics throughout the session.
Announcing the start of the academic year for 2017-18 batch, Principal of the school Ms.Jyoti said, “It is our constant endeavor to help each and every child at Green Land evolves into a better global citizen and achieves success in his or her life.” She welcomed the students and told the upcoming events and activities for the coming months. She said to the students to remain focused on the year ahead and to give their best so as to be good students and excel in various fields.
On the whole, a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

PAPER READING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter Section Paper Reading Competition’ for the students of K.G & Primary Wing to encourage students to read and to develop good reading skills. Students participated enthusiastically and displayed their reading and oratory skills.
More than 40 students participated in the competition and they were assessed on the basis of clarity of voice, pronunciation, fluency and confidence. Student readers read various knowledge & moral values based topics i.e. Human Body, Transportation, Plant & Trees, Our Motherland, Gifts of God, Value of Punctuality, Keep Smiling etc. All the participants read different topics with proper confidence. The audience was spelled bound and enjoyed it thoroughly.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti appreciated the remarkable efforts of the participants. She motivated them to develop their innate talents and encouraged them to keep their spirit alive for forthcoming competitions. She also highlighted the importance of reading newspapers in our life. She said students can enhance their knowledge of different subjects and hone their skills by reading newspapers, magazines & books. At the end, she announced the judgement & congratulated the winners.

Class	Position
	First	Second	Third	Consolation
K.G.	Manish	Aarav	MehakBeri	Yash & Divyanshi
I	Tanvi Sharma	Sanvi	Ananya	Jiya & Raghav
II	Naina & Yugam	Simran & Pratush	Priyansh	Kawaljeet Kaur
III	Anamika	Molik Singla	Amish	Alisha & Harjot

On the whole, it was a great opportunity for the students to participate in this competition and show their reading skills.

GURU RAVIDAS JAYANTI

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paid obesiance to Guru Ravidas ji on his birth anniversary. A special assembly was conducted in which the school choir sang shabad and bhajans in melodious voice making the whole environment religious and pious. The students also delivered speech on the life history of Guru Ravidas Ji, his contributions and teachings.
Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara, paid floral tribute to Guru Ravidas Ji. She conveyed the students that we should not forget the sacrifice and teachings of Guruji who taught the lessons of universal brotherhood, tolerance and equality. She also told that we should stand united to fight against any injustice. She further added that like Guru ji we all should live a life of simplicity and piety.

STORY TELLING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized ‘Inter Section Story Telling Competition’ for the students of K.G to sally forth the magic of folktales and enable them to improve their ability to communicate their thoughts and feelings in an effective way. The participants were full of confidence and enthusiasm to narrate their stories. The students showcased their excellence and embarked their finest steps with different kinds of props and models to narrate their stories.
The expressions, dialogues and voice modulations were used by students to tell their stories which helped them to develop emotionally and gain a better sense of self-esteem improving their speaking skills and instilling confidence in them. The tales “The Magic Tree”, “The Scared Little Mouse”, "Lion and the Mouse",“Two Beggars” received applause. The audience was mesmerized with the performances of the students.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti appreciated the stupendous efforts of the participants. She motivated them to develop their innate talents and encouraged them to keep their spirit alive for forthcoming competitions. She announced the judgement & congratulated the winners. First position was clinched by Ayaan Singh & Sneha , Second position was acquired by Diviyanshi Saini, Third position was won by Chhavi and Consolation position were secured by Harlin & Paramjot.
On the whole, it was a day of fun ‘n’ frolic and students enjoyed to their heart’s content. 

BIRTHDAY GURU MAHARAJ JI- ENGLISH

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji with great religious fervour and gaiety. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of the great Guru. The festive event commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with Shabad Gayan by all the students and teachers mesmerizing everyone with their melodious voice. Everyone was fully engrossed with heart and soul in Satsang. Speech by teachers and students ushered a new divine ambience infusing a feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara congratulated everyone on the birth anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji. She said that blessed are those who have a Guru like him. She motivated the students that we should imbibe the teachings of this Holy Spirit and try to reform ourselves for the sake of humanity and to attain eternal truth. She put a limelight on the living master, a spiritual, illustrious, leader, mystic poet and humanitarian who wrote an extensive collection of books on the general subject of spirituality.
On the whole the authentic celebrations of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday filled the whole environment with spiritual and heavenly ambience.

COOKIES PARTY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised 'Cookies Party' with full zest, gaiety & enthusiasm for the students of Kindergarten wing to provide a fun learning atmosphere. Green knights brought cookies of different shapes and flavour and enjoyed learning about shapes in a delectable way. The kids along with their teachers designed different figures with cookies of different shapes related to themes like transportation, animals, fairy world, house, garden scene etc. Different juices and fruits were also relished by the kids.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti, addressed the students and appreciated the enthusiasm and excitement among the little kids & teachers. She said educational activities add learning in a fun and meaningful way and is the need of an hour. These activities make the students love the school and enjoy the sweet creativity.
On the whole, it was truly a spectacular experience offering a perfect platform to enrich knowledge of different shapes with the presentation of cookies in an interesting manner.

MARTYRDOM DAY OF MAHATMA GANDHI ENG

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana, paid homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on the Martyrdom Day. A special Assembly was organized on this day also known as International Day of Non-Violence to remember the great soul and to make the students aware how Gandhi Ji believed in ‘Simple Living and High Thinking'.
On the occasion, a two-minute silence prayer was observed and the Gandhi Ji's most favourite Bhajan 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' was also chanted by the school choir. Students delivered speeches and poems on the life of Mahatma Gandhi who was held responsible for partition and assassinated by Nathu Ram Godse.
Students of Peace Club had a Candle March in the school campus spreading the message of love, truth, peace & non-violence. Teachers and students took a pledge to work for communal harmony and strengthening tolerance, compassion and love for all humans.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti addressed the students and described Mahatma Gandhi an apostle of peace and the real architect of freedom movement of India. She threw light on principles and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. She motivated the students to follow the two virtuous of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. always speak the truth and believe in non-violence. She added the real tribute to a great leader would be if we follow his footsteps and work for maintaining peace everywhere.

BASANT PANCHAMI

Green land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated BasantPanchamito welcome the onset of spring season with great religious fervor and enthusiasm. The day began with SaraswatiVandana invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for seeking knowledge and wisdom. Tiny tots were dressed in yellow coloured attires and paid floral tributes to the Goddess Saraswati.
To make it a joyful day, Pre-primary wing of the school buzzed with various activities. Students enjoyed ‘Yellow Day’. Dal Pasting& Tissue paper flower making activities were organized for the kids. Theybrought yellow coloured food in their tiffin as well and enjoyed their nutritious food while dining together.
Celebrations hit the ground with Plantation Drive. The students planted different varieties of plants such as Duranta, Panga Plant, Bougainvillea, Rubber Plant, Money Plant, Palm, Lantern Creeper, Rangoon Creepers, Ficus etc. The students were sensitized about their responsibilities for environment and society.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti informed that the color yellow plays an important role in BasantPanchami as it is related to the bloom of mustard flowers during this period. She said that the festival signifies the happiness and comes to brighten up our lives and bless us with the joys that last throughout the year. She also emphasized on maximum plantation for healthy environment.

TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Zealous and passionate players of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana emerged victorious by bringing various positions in Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Table Tennis Tournament held recently. In the U-14 (Girls), students secured Ist position & U-17 (Girls), won the IIIrd position. Winners of U-14 (Girls) i.e.Pratiksha, Muskaan & Jaansheen and Winners of U-17 (Girls) i.e. Harsimran, Palak, Chhavi & Riya were in high spirits after securing positions in the competition.
Principal Ms. Jyoti congratulated the winning teams and appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and their talents. She inspired them to keep on attaining laurels in future as well. She also appreciated the coach Mr. Harpreet Singh who prepared the students for the competition.
Winners with their glorious and outstanding achievements made the school and parents feel proud.

Republic Day

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhianacelebrated the 68th Republic Day of our country with immense enthusiasm and zest. The whole atmosphere was instilled with patriotic fervour, gaiety and enthusiasm.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools graced the occasion. He was given a warm and hearty floral welcome by the Principal Ms. JyotiPujara, all the staff members and the students of the school. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Sh. Rajesh Rudhra followed by the National Anthem.
A cultural bonanza was organized including different dance numbers and vocal melodies. The dance number ‘BharartHumkoJaan Se BhiPyaraHai’ represented the reverence and love of the countrymen for the tricolor. The traditional Punjabi Bhangra on ‘Rang de Basanti’ made the audience tap their feet with joy and gaiety. Another dance item dramatizing ‘Soldiers Life’ enthralled everyone.A musical melody spiced with patriotism entitled ‘SareJahan Se Accha’ was also presented. The children took oath to protect and uplift their country.
On this occasion various competitions were also organized for the students of Class I to VIII i.e. Inter Class Handwriting Competition, Inter Class Spellathon Competition and Inter House Essay Writing Competition.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that this is the day when our country became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic.He told them that we should always try to highten the standard of our tricolor which is the real service to the motherland as India is our mother and Tricolour is our father. He encouraged them to maintain the sanctity and decorum of democracy by becoming responsible citizens of India.
Principal Ms. JyotiPujaraencouraged the students to be liberal with a feeling of equality and brotherhood for one and all. She advised the students to maintain the dignity of their nation by working tirelessly and making great strides in every field. She congratulated the winners of different competitions as well.
On the whole the daywore a festive look filled with the spirit of patriotism and enthusiasm.

TEEJ CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated Teej festival with full glory and colour. The school wore a festive look as staff and students were attired in traditionalpunjabi outfits.The whole campus was beautifully decorated with swings hung from trees where students and teachers swung and cherished the moment. Fragrance of flowers on Teej pervade the atmosphere. The whole environment reflected Punjabi culture with traditional articles like bagh, phulkari, charkha, pakhi, chhaj etc.
Various competitions and programmes were organized in a traditional and cultural style. An ‘Inter House Folk Dance Competition’ was organized to give a perfect mood to the occasion. Different stalls of traditional Punjabidelicious food items like- malpua, samosas, jalebi, lassi, ice-creametc. were relishedby everyone. Various stalls of games like Tambola, Musical chair, Let’s Fish Hooked on, stapu etc. were displayed where everyone was trying to win the game and secure a prize. Everyone was overwhelmed with the preparations and creativity of Mehndi and Nail-art by the girls of the school.
Giddha-the heart and soul of Punjab was performed by the teachers and the students of the school.It is an important medium to convey their heartiest thoughts and messages. They danced on cultural songs with a joyous mood to welcome the sawan.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti awarded the winners and addressed the students and told them the relevance of Teej festival. She also added that we should engross ourselves with Punjabi culture and preserve our rich cultural heritage. On the whole it was a wonderful and enthusiastic celebration.

VAN MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS-DAY-2

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commenced the second day of ‘Van Mahotsav Week’ with full vigour.In order to make children aware of uses of waste material and to give them a lesson on reducing waste to save our future, a ‘Best out of Waste’ activity was organised for students of the school.
Mind-blowing, beyond expectation, fantabulous ideas were demonstrated by the students. Right from waste ropes to broken bangles, plastic bangles, bottles, buckets etc. were used. Students participated in this activity with immense enthusiasm and expressed their love and concern for the nature.It was an utmost effort of the school to encourage the creative skills of the children. This unique competition builds in overall development of the coming generation to recycle the wastes.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyotisaid that the creativity that could be seen around was unbeatable & to create these, seeing little fingers work gave tremendous pleasure. Kids imaginations did not have any boundaries. She exhorted students that we should aim to understand the importance of preserving the environment and moreover learn more about sustainability. Also we should not throw away waste things that we could use them again for different purposes and we should not cause any harm to the nature.
On the whole, celebrationsof day 2hit the ground by spreading awareness with the 6 R’s of Green living, "Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Re-Think”.

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR THE SESSION (2015-16)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, celebrated the ‘Graduation Ceremony’ of Session 2015-2016for the tiny tots moving on from Kindergarten to Class I.The ceremony began with “GaneshVandana”. The ceremony was filled with quite a buzz of energy built up by the scintillating performances of the young kids through their singing performances as well. The budding scholars of pre-primary graduated to primary level who adorned themselves with graduation caps & gowns were full of vigour and enthusiasm. They received their graduation certificates amidst loud applause from the Principal of the school,Ms. Jyoti. Oozing with confidence, the children also presented a series of colourful dance performances highlighting the blessings ofteachers &parents on the children.
Seeing the spirited performances by the kids, the Principal Ms. Jyoticongratulatedthe kids on their achievements and said that It is a wonderful experience to watch these young ones perform so confidently.”Commenting on the progress of the children, the Principal, said “I would like to reemphasise the commitment of our school towards ensuring that each and every child at Green Land evolves into a better global citizen and achieves success in his or her life. She also congratulated the teachers and staff for putting up such a wonderful show.” She blessed kids to always have the blessings and caring hand of the parents on them.
The ceremony ended with the National Anthem.

VAN MAHOTSAV CELEBRATIONS-DAY-1

“We don’t want to protect Environment. We want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need Protection.”. Keeping this in mind we are organizing ‘Van Mahotsav’…… Ms. Jyoti
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana commenced the first day of ‘Van Mahotsav Week’ with great aplomb and enthusiasm.Meaningful messages were put up all around on the importance of trees and how they are the 'Lifelines'. The overall objective of celebrating the day is to sensitise masses and to generate awareness among the students.
Adding more fervour to the proceedings and celebrations, aspectrum of activities wereplanned for the day for children to let them get a feel of the earth and nature. Children and teachers were involved in a host of activities involving ‘Inter House Poster & Slogan Writing Competition’ on the theme ‘The Road Not Taken – Junk Food vs. Healthy foodand‘Inter House English Declamation Competition’ on the theme‘Importance of Trees’to aware the students to consciously slow down the effect of technology and modernization on the dwindling and fragile eco system. Students were also inspired to eat nutritious and balanced diet instead of having junk food.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti addressed that this initiative has been taken so that the students learn and spread awareness about the importance of ‘Flora and Fauna’ in human life as they are the pillars of future world.She exhorted students that be sensitive towards nature and plant trees so as to make a cleaner world. She motivated the students to celebrate their birthdays by planting a tree to serve the cause of saving planet earth. She then announced the results of the competitions.
InInter House English Declamation Competition Jyotika (XII) won first position, Mehak (XI) bagged second position, Pallavi(VI) got third position and the consolation prize was given to Brijesh (VII) and Armaan(IX). Jagriti House was declared overall winner of Inter House English Declamation Competition. In Inter House Poster & Slogan Writing Competition Muskan (XI) won first prize, Rajnish (IX) bagged second prize, Jaya (VII) of got third prize and consolation prizes were given to Vishakha (XII) and Pratiksha (VIII).
On the whole, celebrationsof day 1 hit the ground by spreading awareness with the best saying about Van Mahotsav by our worthy principal, Ms. Jyoti which goes as, "He who plants a tree plants a hope."

TALENT HUNT SHOW-THE GREAT QUEST 2016

In a bid to give wings to children to pursue their dreams and bring out their hidden talents, Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana nurtured Young Talents by hosting ‘Talent Show- The Great Quest 2016’ for Pre-School children in which many students participated with great vigour and enthusiasm. It was an enthusiastic inflow of the most talented children in the school campus. It was really an amazing sight to see Tiny Tots with a bright smile. The aim to organize such competition was to nurture holistic development in a child. The budding talents were seen to take part in a plethora of activities be it dancing, singing, fancy dress, poetry recitation, storytelling and so on and so forth. The budding talents exhibited their talents and at the same time proved that the stage belonged to them. The sprinter echoed with the sounds of music and the audience seemed to be enthralled by the display of such professionalism in showcasing their latent potentials. The whole school was hummed with various performances of tiny tots. They won the admiration of all the eminent guests.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti, said that she was proud to see such higher level of talent in the school campus. She also motivated the teachers that they should develop creative skills amongst children as they are the stepping stones in all walks of life. The function ended with the Prize Distribution Ceremony. All the winners were given the Award of Best Dancer, Best Singer, Best Orator, Best Reciter etc.Vanshika (Nursery) and Aayan (K.G.) were the Best Orator. Khushi(Nursery), Navidita (Nursery), Rajvi(K.G.) and Gursimran (K.G.) were the Best Reciter. Shivika (Pre-Nursery), Radhika (Nursery), Tanishka(Nursery), Angel (K.G.), Yash (K.G.) and Divyanshu (K.G.) were the Best Dancer. Nevidita(Nursery), Jashanpreet(Nursery) and Sneha(K.G.) were the Best Singer.A sense of satisfaction and expression of pride could be seen on everybody’s countenance.
On the whole the day had a complete ambience of joy and the hunt proved fruitful as the talents of the students came to the forefront and henceforth the proper platform shall be given to them to enhance and mould it further by giving it a definite shape.

INTER HOUSE SOLO SUFI SINGING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organised an‘Inter House Sufi Singing Competition’in two categories i.e. Category-A (VI-VIII standard) and Category-B (IX-XII standard). The participants were highly energetic and full of enthusiasm to give theirbest in the performance. The students set the stage on fire with their mesmerizing performances.The whole school echoed with the mellifluous compositions and music.
The Principal Ms. Jyoti appreciated all the students for the stupendous efforts and performances. She explained them that the Sufi music is a generally based on Sufism and is generally meant as an expression of devotion to God, but it also can be a way to enhance the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of the listener and the performer.She added that such competitions infused with rich culture and aesthetics leave a great impact on the mind and heart of the students. At the end she announced the judgement and congratulated the winners.
Individually, in Category-A, First position was obtained by Palak of Shakti House, Second position was acquired by Chahat of Kirti House and Third position was won by Pallavi of Jyoti House. In Category-B First position was bagged by Navdeep of Jagriti House, Second position was secured by Riya Tiwari of Shakti House and Third position was obtained by Pallavi of Jyoti House. Overall Shakti House clinched the First Position.
The students were judged on the basis of Voice Skills, Rhythm & Tempo, Vocal Expressions and Entertainment Value. On the whole, the competition was a great success and the standards set by the students were high.

SCHOOL REOPEN AFTER REFRESHING SUMMER BREAK!!!! AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME

Green Land Convent School reopened their doors and welcomed the students after the rejuvenating summer break. The roads were busy with the hustle and bustle of parents getting their children to school on time so as to have them start the new day punctually. Children were brimming with joy and elation to see their friends and teachers back plunged into the normal routine packed with plethora of fun and enjoyment. They returned to their classes after the summer break with curiosity and excitement walking to engage themselves with the plethora of activities.
The tiny tots were all bustling with cheer and energy and had a lot of wonderful tales to share about the time they spent in the holidays. They were shown a movie ‘The Jungle Book’ as well.
Also three days “Teacher Training Programme” was conducted before the re-opening of school. The teachers were abreast with the latest techniques in pedagogy on Life Skills, Attitudes & Values, Classroom management. The training specifically focused on exploring newer and interesting approaches to teaching with the aim to bring qualitative changes in teaching methodology, hopefully making them more interesting and student friendly.
The Chairman of the school, Sh. Rajesh Rudhra also addressed the staff to play a positive role to inspire the students and be a life-long learner. He said all the teachers must be mature enough to face all the challenges. They should be hardworking and plan all their lessons in advance. They should have the complete knowledge of their subjects and day-to-day happenings.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti, welcomed the students and told the upcoming events and activities for the coming months. She said to the students to remain focused on the year ahead and to give their best so as to be good students and excel in various fields. She motivated the students to participate in every activity both in scholastic and co-scholastic. She also gave the tips for healthy habits in daily routine to the students.
On the whole a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Yoga is more than the union of our head to our knees, it is the union of ourselves with the Divine……………Ms. Jyoti
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Second International Day of Yoga’on 21st June, 2016. The school invited students and teachers to perform asana to promote yoga as a healthy way of life and to imbibe the value of discipline. The programme began with prayer.The enthusiastic students and teachers dressed in t-shirt and track pant sat on the mat. A Power Point Presentation was shown demonstrating various Asana and the Importance of Yoga in one’s life. The various postures of yoga like Vrikshasana, Uttaanaasana, Trikonaasana, Bhadrasana, Shashankaasana, Bhujangasana, PawanaMuktaasana,Pranayama, etc. were done by everyone under the guidance of Sports Teacher with alight pleasant background flute music. Children got the chance to know how yoga embodies unity of mind and body.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti told various benefits of early rising and practicing yoga daily. She also pointed out the contribution of yoga in maintaining fitness and good health and how it helps students to memorize something and understand a concept and its context. She said that yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy.
On the whole, the students and teachers bent and twisted their bodies in complex postures to mark International Yoga Day. The programme ended with a vote of thanks and the resolution taking ceremony of practicing yoga every day.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATED IN GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Environment Day’on June 3, 2016 to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues and promote actions to bring about positive changes. Based on the theme of this year ‘Join the race to make the world a better place’ several activities for the staff was conducted. Staff attended this event with full zeal and enthusiasm. A group discussion activity was heldto raise the global awareness about the importance of the healthy and green environment in the human lives, to solve the environmental issues by implementing some positive environmental actionsand all the staff members took the initiative by planting tree saplings in the school arena.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti addressed the staff and enlightened them with her thoughts to protect the unique and life nurturing nature. She said that we all know we need to do as much as we can to look after our planet for future generations and if we can all do little things to help the environment it adds up and makes an important difference. She encouraged the staff members to become an active agent in developing environmental safety measures. She also motivated them to plan various activities for the students of the school after vacation for the conservation of ‘Our Valuable Environment’.
On the whole, the day was celebrated with the message that “We must return to Nature and Nature’s God”.

EXCELLENT!!!!!! 100% RESULT CLASS-X

The students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the school by giving 100% results in class X declared by CBSE. More than 40% students scored 10 CGPA. Anjali, Arshpreet Kaur, Gagandeep, Muskan, Pooja, Gaganpreet Singh, Gurkaran Ganger, Harmeet Singh, Rishi Sharma, Sandeep Kapoor, Tarunjeet Singh and Vineet Raiwere in jubilant mood for scoring 10 CGPA. The students broke into celebrations as soon as the result was declared. They were happy and excited to get the reward of their hard work. The school premises was filled with vigour, enthusiasm and joy at this moment.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, the Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools, congratulated the students on their grand success. He applauded the hardship of the students as well as the faculty members. He encouraged them keep giving good results in coming years as well.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoticongratulated all the students on their success and encouraged them to work hard in the same manner so that they can achieve their goals and shine in future. The students were cheered up by one and all.

BIG SPLASH POOL PARTY IN GREEN LAND CONVENT SCHOOL, NEW SUBHASH NAGAR

SPLASH POOL PARTY OF K.G. WING IS A GREAT FUN FOR TINY TOTS!!---------- MS. JYOTI
To mark the beginning of summer vacation Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar organiseda‘Splash Pool Party’ for the students of Kindergarten wing who buzzed in the school campus to beat the warmth and heat of the shining sun. The pool was adorned with colourful balls, toys, swimming tubes, paper boats etc. The students enjoyed the pool party in their colourful swimming costumes. The kids along with their teachers danced on different bollywood numbers and enjoyed the summer day with cool splashing water. Various water games were also organized in the pool for the students. Different juices and fruits were also relished by the kids.
The Principal, Ms. Jyoti, addressed the students and appreciated the enthusiasm and excitement among the students and told them to keep this spirit alive.
On the whole, the students were pleased with an aura of excitement and fantasy.

SALAD, MOCKTAIL AND FLOWER ARRANGEMENT COMPETITION ORGANISED

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized an Inter House “Salad cum Mocktail making and Flower Arrangement Competition” with great vigour and pleasure.
Students of all the four houses were divided into groups and they preparednutritious salads and deliciousmocktails. The participants showcased their skills in chopped vegetables and fruits. They also exhibited their art of making dining table more tempting by adding taste and nutritious value of food.
The competition was organisedto inculcate healthy food habits and awareness regarding the choice of food among youth. Cleanliness, taste, and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgement. The participants creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouth watering salads. They left one and all asking for more!!!
Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti announced the winnerand congratulated all the participants. Jyoti House was declared the winner of the competition. She inspired all the participants to always eat nutritious and balanced diet. She further added that a person’s health depends upon what kind of food he/she takes. She appreciated the flower arrangement done by the students where they exhibited their originality, aesthetic sense and artistry & inspired them to plant more and more flower plants at home maintain small garden. The students assured that they will strictly avoid junk food and concentrate only on healthy food.
On the whole the day was filled with lots of knowledge giving activities and students enjoyed it all with great fun & vigour.

PAID HOMAGE ON DEATH OF VICE PRESIDENT OF CHAIN OF GREEN LAND SCHOOLS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized a special morning assembly on a spiritual note to pay humble homage to Shri Chhote Lal Rudhra, Vice Chairman, Chain of Green Land Schools who passed away on 25th April, 2016 .
It began with soothing and melodious ‘Bhajan’ by the school choir. The Principal of the School, Ms. Jyoti and students of the school paid floral tribute to the holy soul followed by observing silence prayer for two minutes for the bliss of his soul.
In her condolence message, shesaid “A visionary, Late Shri Chhote Lal Rudhra believed in providing world classeducation, rooted in Indian tradition, to the students of the Chain of Green Land Schools. While we miss him, we would always remember him by followingthe principles he lived by. His works and words will continue to inspire the members of Chain of Green Land Schools in the quest of creating future leaders. To realise His cherished dream is now the sacred duty of us all - His disciples, devotees, followers and admirers. Let us pay our respectful homage to Him for His contributions to our school. May He shower His grace and blessings on us.”
On the whole she expressed her feelings and shared her memories about the Vice Chairman, Late Shri Chhote Lal Rudhra. She talked about his charismatic persona and great inner strength.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana earmarked the ‘Investiture Ceremony (2016-17)’ for the junior wing with high degree of sincerity &enthusiasm.The school choir set the tone for the programme through a melodious song to enlighten the undaunted spirit of dedication and confidence for their new role models.
The revered Principal, Ms. Jyoti conferred badges & sashes to the newly elected school council. This year the council comprised of Junior Head Boy Sameer Thindand Junior Head Girl Drishtiwho boasted with the feeling of pride and sense of responsibility surging in their heads. Also theClass Representatives from I – VI took the stage and were also adorned with badges. It was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony by the elected School Council pledging solidarity, loyalty and devotion to their alma mater. The motive behind this ceremony was to enlighten the students with their duties towards their institution and also to encourage the leadership qualities, self-reliance, mutual respect, cooperation and dedication in students.
The Principal congratulated the post holders and encouraged them to shoulder their duties with loyalty, dedication & confidence. She also emphasized on the importance of honesty, integration and diligence and the true qualities of a leader. She also advised them to be the role models and exemplary in their work. A scintillating dance performanceby Chetanya of classIIIand a song by Tanishaof IX were the other highlights of the day’s programme.The prestigious Investiture Ceremony was concluded with the National Anthem.
On the whole the day was a mark of leadership, day of greetings in a gesture of leadership approach on which the school motto resides.

WORLD BOOK DAY CELEBRATIONS

“Children need books, and enabling children to read is one of the greatest gifts we can give to each new generation- Ms. Jyoti”
Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘World Book day’ to highlight the importance of reading for educational development and to appraise the students with reading books.The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to develop extra reading habits. On this day, the students of K.G. to III maintained a class library and they were given extra time for reading as well.Teachers of respective classes awared the students about the importance of reading. The students were having keen interest in book reading, they wereelected as class librarian.They are Rajvi (K.G. Aster), Divyanshi (K.G. Bluebell), Kirandeep (I-Bacon), Harleen (I-Chaucer), Naina (II-Bacon), Yashita (II-Chaucer), Harjot (III-Bacon) and Krishna from III-Chaucer who were elected as class librarian for maintaining their class library.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyotisaid that it’s the biggestworldwide celebration of books.She made the students awareabout the connection of ‘World Book Day’ celebration with the books which were established first time in the year 1923 by the various Spain booksellers in order to pay tribute to the most famous author named Miguel de Cervantes who died on that day.She explained the students that this is a Catalonian Festival and also the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare. She said in her concluding address that it was encouraging event for all the students and teachers to get involved with, and they had a thoroughly good time. But this also gave the opportunity to talk to the students about the importance of literacy and to encourage students to read more.
On the whole, the day was celebrated with the message by our worthy Principal that “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Earth Day’ with full vigour to honour the Mother Earth. The day was full of varied activities. The theme behind these activities was to lend a voice towards environmental conservation.
‘The All Stars Party-2016’ was organized for the students of Kindergarten & I standard. They were dressed up in the attire as Nature likeTrees, Animals, Birds, Fruits, Vegetables, and favourite well-known personalities. ‘Ramp Walk’ was presented by these little budding artists waving everyone with their electrified performances. The students also danced and created a wonderful ambience.The motive to organise such a fantabulous fiesta was to welcome the students and to add fun, frolic and a fascinating smile on the faces of students.
A Group Activity ‘Grow More Trees’ was also conducted by the students of Kindergartenputting the leaves impression on the canvas.
The students of Primary wing participated in an ‘Intra Class G.K. Quiz Competition’. Three teams in every class participated in the Quiz Competition based on the theme ‘Save Mother Earth’.
Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti gave her heart’s elations welcoming the tiny tots in the school. She wished good luck to tiny tots for their future endeavours. She congratulated the winners of different competitions and gave the awards as ‘Mr. & Ms. Green’, ‘Mr. & Ms. Charismatic’, ‘Mr. & Ms. Amazing’, ‘The Cool Beast’, ‘The Pretty Bird’, ‘The Juicy Fruit’ , ‘The Tasty Vegetable’ with a crown, tiaras & sashe.She also appreciated the commitment and contribution of the students for their Mother Earth. She said that the school ensured the inclusion of such activities that contribute in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. She told the students to take a vow for making the earth a better place to live in. She motivated the students to join hands for understanding their responsibility towards the Mother Earth. She also asked to take pledge to lead a change by using eco-friendly things and protect and save the fast depleting natural resources.
On the whole the celebrations and the competitions were called out to practice our true devotion & dedication for nurturing our solemn duty towards our Mother Earth.sssssssss

WORLD HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organized educational based activities to mark ‘World Heritage Day’. The day was observed with an aim to create awareness among the students to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.On this occasion an Inter HousePunjabi Declamation Competition for Class VI to XIwas conductedwhere The students exhibited their talents by expressing their thoughts and views on different topics highlighting their oratory skills. Thematic Board Decoration Competition for Class II to Vwasalso conducted in whichstudents alsodisplayed the heritage of our country through their vivid creativity on the display boards. They also explained about their theme with full confidence by giving a motivating message to conserve and preserve our rich and diverse culture.All the students participated in the competitions with vigourand enthusiasm.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti addressed the students and enlightened them with her thoughts about the rich heritage of India & the World. She told them that the World Heritage Day celebrates the diversity of heritage throughout the world and she encouraged them to be the part in the progress, unity & integrity. She also added thatthis special day offers an opportunity to raise the public awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability.
On the whole, the day was celebrated with the message that heritage is a treasure trove of the past and it is the responsibility of the present generation to protect, preserve and promote its continuity for the future generation.

RAM NAVMI CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Ram Navmi’-the birth anniversary of Lord Rama- the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The function commenced with the religious ceremony of Lord Rama with the chanting of mantras by the school choir. Melodious bhajans were sung by the students which enthralled the whole environment with religious fervour. The tiny tots were dressed up in beautiful religious attires.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti, put a limelight on the festival of Ram Navmi-the 9th day of Chaitra month which indicates the removal of bad powers and entrance of divine power on the earth. She made the students aware that Rama took birth to come to the Earth to remove Adharma and maintain the Dharma. She laid emphasis on the importance of ‘Karma’ in our lives and to seek the blessings of God at every moment of our lives. She addressed the students and advised everyone to follow the path of truth and honesty. She shared many incidents with the students depicting various phases of Lord Rama’s life.
On the whole the celebration filled the atmosphere with the spirit of devotion and love for the Omnipresent Lord Rama.

DR. BHIMRAO RAMJI AMBEDKAR

Green Land Convent School New Subhash Nagar,Ludhiana, celebrated the day in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversaryof father of Indian Constitution - Dr. BhimraoRamjiAmbedkar and his contributions for the people of India.On the occasion a special Morning Assembly was organizedon a spiritual note with the school prayer. Speeches were delivered by the students to make everyone aware how Dr. Ambedkar believed‘Life should be great rather than long’.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti and the students paid floral tribute to the great legend of India.
She highlightedDr. Ambedkar’smajor contribution i.e. protecting the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution. She put a limelight on how he established the “BahishkritHitkarini Sabha” in the year 1923 in India aiming to spread the necessity of education as well as enhancing the economic status of the low group people of India. She inspired the students with a beautiful quote by Dr. Ambedkar“Knowledge is the foundation of a man’s life”.
On the whole the day echoed with the immense contribution of pioneer of our motherland.

BAISAKHI CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘Baisakhi- the important harvest festival of Punjab with great zeal and fervour. Tiny Tots were dressed up in beautiful attires gracing the ocassion. A whole set up of punjabi culture & tradition was visible on the day. The function was organised to showcase the vivid, rich cultural & rural life of Punjab. Charkha, chajj, pakhi, madhani, chaati etc. were displayed on stage which made the ocassion more authentic. Teachers gave handmade Baisakhi greeting cards to the tiny tots of the school as well.
A vibrant & enthralling performances of Bhangra and Giddha were given by the tiny tots of the school on the beats of Punjabi tunes which mesmerised the audience.
Principal Ms. Jyoti added more colours to this celebration & addressed the students highlighting the religious importance of the festival. She praised the zeal and fervour of the students with which they performed. She threw a limelight on the relevance of this day and also motivated the students to enrich their rich cultural heritage by imbibing moral values. She asked the students to take a vow that they should remain intact with the rich culture of India under any circumstances.
The whole school wore the festive look of rich Punjabi culture. On the whole the Baisakhi celebration was enjoyed by one and all.

WELCOMING NEW ACADEMIC SESSION (2016-17)

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana welcomed the incoming batch of 2016-17 with full zeal and high spirits. Students took the first step in school with charming and gleeful faces with their bags carrying new books to begin their ride in the new class. Tiny tots also put their first stepping stone in the field of education with a blend of happiness and willingness to reach school on their faces. Teachers gave a warm welcome to the students to make them compatible with balloons and self-made welcome cards. Their day started with calligraphy which the students relish to join in. They gave them a peep on rules & regulations and also taught them moral values. The students seemed determined to improve upon their previous performances in each and every field and promised their teachers to remain simplified, obedient, disciplined and to give the best performances in academics throughout the session.
Announcing the start of the academic year for 2016-17 batch, Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti said, “Green Land is unique because it combines universal moral values with reflective and active learning.” She congratulated all the students for their diligence and brilliant performances in previous session and asked for a promise to give fabulous achievements throughout the year to add glory to themselves and their school. She also asked the students to lead themselves by being respectful to one and all.
On the whole, a pleasant happy environment thronged in the campus vibrantly.

Ravidas Jayanti

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana paidobeisance to Guru Ravidasjion his birth anniversary.A special assembly was conducted in which the school choir sang shabad in melodious voice making the whole environment religious and pious.
Principal Ms. JyotiPujara, paid floral tribute to Guru Ravidas Ji. Sheconveyed the students that we shouldnot forget the sacrifice and teachings of Gurujiwho taught the lessons of universal brotherhood, tolerance and equality. She also told that we should stand united to fight against any injustice. She further added that likeGurujiwe all should live a life of simplicity and piety.

Basant Panchami Celebrations

The Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana enjoyed Yellow Day on the occasion of ‘Basant Panchami’ celebrations. The Pre-Primary classes of the school participated whole heartedly in the function. The celebrations commenced with the SaraswatiVandana, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for seeking knowledge and a prosperous life. This was followed by SaraswatiMool Mantra and Aarti.
The school was decorated with yellow balloons and buntings. Shades of sunny yellow brightened up the ambience of the school. Both, the students and the teachers had come dressed in yellow attires. Students had brought home cooked traditional yellow coloured dishes in their tiffin.
Congratulating everybody on the occasion, Principal, Ms. JyotiSachdevPujarasaid that the festival signifies the happiness and comes to brighten up our lives and bless us with the joys that last throughout the year. Explaining the significance of the festival i.e., the Birthday of Goddess Saraswati, she inspired the students to enjoy their studies to attain their goals.
On the whole, school bursts with yellow sombre atmosphere during the festival.

HAZOOR MAHARAJ SANT KIRPAL SINGH JI'S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhianacelebrated the123rdBirth Anniversary of Hazoor Maharaj Param Sant Kirpal Singh Ji in the school campus with great religious fervour and gaiety under the able guidance of Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti Pujara. On this auspicious occasion,Principal, Staff & studentsoffered floral tribute to Sant Kirpal Singh Maharaj Ji.
The festive event commemorated by paying obeisance to the holy spirit with Shabad Gayan by all the students and teachers which mesmerized one and all with their melodious voice. Speech by students and teachers ushered a new divine ambience infusing a feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.
Principal thanked everyone for their hearty participation on this auspicious and pious occasion. She congratulated everyone on the birth anniversary of Sant Kirpal Singh Ji. She motivated the students that we should imbibe the teachings of this Holy Spirit and try to reform ourselves for the sake of humanity and to attain eternal truth. She also enlightened the students with the teachings of Sant Kirpal Singh Maharaj Ji and conveyed that we should follow his message of uniting people not only at the level of religion but at the level of common humanity. She put a limelight on the living master, a spiritual, illustrious, leader, mystic poet and humanitarian who wrote an extensive collection of books on the general subject of spirituality. Sant Kirpal Singh Maharaj Ji’s words of wisdom were ‘First Give Food To Your Soul i.e. Bhajan and Then To Your Body’. He always preached that God resides in everyone’s heart, His light shines in and enlivens the body and we possess the lift of life in the music of the soul.She motivated students to follow his sermons and attain self- realization.
On the whole the authentic celebrations of Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s birthday filled the whole environment with spiritual and heavenly ambience.

LSSC STORY TELLING COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana organised‘Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex- Story Telling Competition’ for PrimaryWingstudents. The whole school reverberated with the rendition of the stories narrated by the 60 studentsfrom grade I toVfrom more than 25 schools affiliated to CBSE who participated in the competition. The objective behind this competition was to motivate the students for creative thinking and to express their spontaneous ideas and feelings. This event was organized under the guidance and supervision of the Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti.The Judges of the competition wereMs. Vandana and Ms. Sarbjit.They were given a warm welcome by the Principal of the school.
The programme commenced with the ‘Lamp Lighting Ceremony’and ‘Ganesh Stuti’ to seek the blessings of the Almighty.
The 67th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation was also observed during this competition offering him the silent prayer with due solemnity in the school premises to pay solace to the divine soul who always inspired us with his teachings of peace, harmony and equality. Gandhi Ji always motivated the youth to travel on the path of ‘Ahimsa’ & ‘Satya’.
The competition was held under two categories- Category-A included the students of grade I to III in which they narrated their stories with complete dramatization in English Language. Category-B included the students of grade IV & V in which they were given a ‘clue of one word’ on the spot to narrate their storieswith beautiful expressions and with full confidence in Hindi Language.The audience was mesmerized and spellbound by their nostalgic performances.
A panel of distinguished judges judged the participants on various parameters like voice modulation, facial expression, pronunciation, subject matter, accuracy etc. Under Category-ASwastika Sharma from Green Land Convent School, Dugri won the I position, Chetanya from Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar clinched the II position and Preetinder Singh from K.V.M, Civil Lines bagged the III position and consolation prize was given to Sanchi from Green Land Convent School, Chandigarh Road and HarshilGoyal from B.C.M Arya Model School, Shastri Nagar.
In Category-B Pallavifrom Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar won the first I position, Tanya Kalsi from Green Land Convent School, Dugriand Gursehaj from Green Land Convent School, Chandigarh Road bagged the second and third prizes respectively. Parneet Kaur Brar from BVM, Kitchlu Nagar and Gun Sachdeva from BCM Arya Model School, Shastri Nagar got the consolation prize.
Green Land Convent School, Dugriwas declared as the Winner of the LSSC Story Telling Competition and the Runners Up Trophy was awarded to Green Land Convent School, Chandigarh Road.The Chairman of the school Sh. Rajesh Rudhra congratulated the winners and gave away the prizes. Addressing all the participants Sh. Rajesh Rudhra said that Story Telling Competitions is important to provide opportunities to showcase the talents of pupils & develop their personalities and characters. He encouraged all the students to participate in such activities as they provide platform to build up the confidence and the ability to express themselves in front of the audience and develop proficiency level.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Jyotigave a vote of thanks to all the school teams who participated in the competition with their immense interest and zeal. On the whole, the competition fostered spirit of participation & confidence among the students and the motive behind the LSSC Competition was successfully achieved.

INTER CLASS SOLO DANCE COMPETITION

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the 67th Republic Day of our country with immense enthusiasm and zest. The whole atmosphere was instilled with patriotic fervour, gaiety and enthusiasm.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra, Chairman of Chain of Green Land Schools along with other dignitaries of the management committee graced the occasion. They were given a warm and hearty floral welcome by the Principal Ms. Jyoti Pujara and other members of the school. The ceremony began with the unfurling of the National Flag by Sh. Rajesh Rudhra followed by the National Anthem. The whole atmosphere echoed with the vibrancy of the patriotic songs. To add more colour of patriotism to this day “ An Inter House Group Dance & Face Painting Competitions” were organized where students of the school instilled a sense of pride and patriotism. The students danced on the patriotic tunes. All these performances created an ambience of patriotic fervor and showed creativity & artistic talent to imbibe the spirit of patriotism.
Their performance and drew applause arousing the feeling of pride for the motherland, As customary, the staff and the students collectively underwent an oath to safeguard their nation under all circumstances. The school resounded with the slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’.
Sh. Rajesh Rudhra addressed the students and made them aware that this is the day when our country became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic country. He also told them that this day is celebrated to express our tribute to our great leaders who sacrificed their lives for the sake of independence and sovereignty of our country. He also advised the students to maintain the dignity of their nation by working tirelessly and making great strides in every field. Principal Ms. Jyoti said that the government should lay special emphasis on social justice, safe and secure environment and equal opportunities for everyone to grow. She encouraged the students to be liberal with a feeling of equality and brotherhood for one and all. She also advised them to embody the perfection reflecting the values, philosophy and culture of our country and to work hard for the progress and prosperity of their country. On the whole the day wore a festive look filled with the spirit of patriotism and enthusiasm.

INTER CLASS SOLO DANCE COMPETITION

Colorful celebration marked the beginning of 2016 at Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana. The school organized an Inter Class Solo Dance Competition for the young dynamic performers. An Inter Class Solo Dance was organized for the students of class Nsy. to V Std. Almost 100 students from all the classes participated enthusiastically in the competition. Throughout the competition students were in full swing and danced on various Hollywood and Bollywood dance numbers. They showcased their talent and captivated the audience through their mesmerizing dance performances.
In this competition Varun of class P-Nsy., Manthan of K.G., Naina of Class-I, Chetnya of Class-II & Riya Banga of Class-IIIstood I, Manishof Nursery, Vasupriya of K.G., Shine of Class-I,Harshita of Class-II &Sakshi of Class-IIIbagged II position, Khushpreet of Nursery,Kirandeep of K.G., Gagnish of Class-I, Chanderkant of Class-II, Mehak of Class-III secured III position. Ananya of P.Nsy. &Harseerat of K.G. got consolation prize. Students had a gala time as it proved to be a happy and joyful experience for one and all.
Principal Ms. Jyoti appreciated the zeal shown by the youngsters and lauded the achievers for their outstanding performances. She also advised them that they should not miss any opportunity to show their talent. Rather everybody should be confident and eager to avail the chance to prove themselves the best. Such competitions in the school are an excellent platform for the budding artists.
On the whole, the competition raised to its boom and grandeur with the heart throbbing performances by the students.

GURU GOBIND SINGH JI'S GURPURAB

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji with great religious fervour and gaiety. The atmosphere was devotional and blissful everywhere. The main motive to celebrate this day was to assert the values, morals, principles and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The pious day commemorated with the Shabad Gayan by the students of the school epitomizing their faith in the glory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Students also sang hymns and paid obeisance to the holy soul. Speech by students and teachers ushered a new divine ambience infusing a feeling of brotherhood, humanity and a firm belief in Almighty.
While speaking on the occasion, the Principal of the school, Ms. Jyoti explained the main teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and inspired the students to contribute in eliminating the vices of the world. She further urged the students to commit themselves to the spirit of equality and compassion. She also wished prosperity and peace to all while highlighting the need to follow Guru's teachings.
The celebrations were concluded with the Gurbani “Mool Mantra” and the whole school echoed with the recital of Gurmantra -Waheguru.

LOHRI & NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated ‘The National Youth Day-the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’ and ‘Lohri-the harvest festival of the year’with full gusto.The special assembly commenced with the address of the Principal Ms. Jyoti to the school explaining the students about the significance of Lohri and the mission of Swami Vivekananda.To imbibe the teachings of Swami Ji in daily lives, speeches were delivered by the students of different classes.
The Students danced on the beats of Punjabi songs, making the Lohri celebrations an epitome of perfection. Tiny tots of the school came dressed up in beautiful Punjabi attires making the Lohri event more colourful. The students and teachers gathered near bonfire offering prayers. The Girls and the Boys performed Bhangra and Giddha on the beats of dhol around the bonfire. Gajak, jaggery and peanuts were offered to the sacred bonfire and also distributed among the students. Songs in praise of “Dulha Bhatti” were sung by the students.
The Principal of the school Ms. Jyoti extended the lesson of empathy and said that we should feel for others and live a contended life finding happiness in small things. She also conveyedthe message of peace, harmony and brotherhood as Swami Vivekananda left for the posterity. On the whole, the celebrations raised to its boom and grandeur and filled the day with religious fervour.