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December 2024
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Dear Readers,
As the Australian poet poignantly said, “The more it goes, the more it’s
gone, the more it takes away.”
These words resonate deeply as I sit to
pen my reections at the close of this month, and indeed, the year.
December, with its frosty breath, cradles the countless memories of the
preceding months, serving as both a time for introspection and
celebration.
The nal month of the year, though rigorous in its demands, was imbued
with boundless energy and purpose. The students of Open Minds rose to
the occasion, devoting themselves tirelessly to the meticulous practice
sessions that culminated in exceptional performances during our Annual
Sports Meet 2024. Be it the synchronised mass drills, the spirited parade,
or the electrifying synergy displayed on the sports eld, their efforts
were nothing short of commendable.
This year, the students had the unparalleled honour of performing in the
esteemed presence of Abhayanand Sir and Padma Shri Dr R. N. Singh.
Their encouragement added an extra layer of motivation to the event,
encapsulated in our theme: Eduletics with Open Minds – Sprint to
Success.
The sheer radiance on the students’ faces as they proudly donned their
medals outshone even the winter sun. The games organised for parents
brought a wave of nostalgia, seemingly transporting them back to the
carefree days of their childhood. Their joyous participation and cheering
smiles spoke volumes of the collective spirit shared that day.
The eloquence of the commentators and the poised condence of the
anchors aligned seamlessly with this year’s overarching theme:
Cultivating Communicative Prociency.
However, it was the parade
that stood as the crowning jewel of the event. A true testament to the
discipline and ethos that dene Open Minds, it left an indelible
impression on all who witnessed it.
As I extend this message, on behalf of the entire Open Minds fraternity, I
wish my readers a joyous and prosperous New Year. May it be a year
lled with growth, success, and cherished moments.
Warm regards,
A. Awasthi
Principal’s Desk
Dear Reader,
In the midst of the festive spirit of
December, when the whole school delves
into the fever of enthusiasm, we recognise our
utmost privilege to bring out the December issue of
the Newsletter. This newsletter is embellished with
activities like the most awaited Annual Sports Meet 2024,
the Foundation Day, and then our Homage to
Maa Sharda. These events, so celebrated, embedded a
profound sense of exhilarating emotions amongst each
one of us. In addition to this, the robust practice of 'The
Annual Sports Meet' led the students of Open Minds A
Birla School to inculcate the spirit of teamwork and the art
of resilience in them.
With the march of time, we, student editors, have
fathomed into the uncharted depths of the magazine
issues and gradually, we have built a sense of
responsibility within us in order to address these issues
with our writings in the school magazine.
Winter's arrival has engulfed the atmosphere with the
serenity of melodious morning, and indubitably, it has
bubbled up the gleam of excitement in every student to
make endeavors to accomplish a major chunk of their
goals. And, therefore, comes our 'NEWSLETTER FOR
DECEMBER 2024' unleashing these spectacular slices of
emotions.
Keep turning the pages, keep enjoying!
Yours truly,
The Student Editorial Team
Deepankar Sudhanshu -
8 Zeta
Aditi Dwivedi -
9 Omega
Arryona Mishra -
8 Omicron
Soumya Narayan -
9 Sigma
Adya Jha -
11 Delta
Chief Editor
Associate Editor
Associate Editor
Associate Editor
Associate Editor
Editors Speak
Page-01
“Travel far, travel wide, travel deep within yourself.”
— Kristen Sarah
Excursions
Going out to Learn
Page-02
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
— Saint Augustine
Excursions
Going out to Learn
Excursions
Page-03
“Life is short, and the world is wide. I better get started.”
— John Maeda
Excursions
Going out to Learn
Learning is not limited to
words or books. Nature and
the world teach us many
things which are beyond
those traditional means of
learning. Little kids need to
be exposed to different
places and environments.
Therefore, excursions do
play a very important role
in their schooling career.
Open Minds A Birla School
Kankarbagh took its K2
students on a visit to the Eco
Park which is located into
the fantastic green belt of
the city of Patna. The green
environ took the students
into their grip as soon as
they landed on the park. In
no time the park was filled
with happy shrieks and
laughter of the toddlers.
Moving around various
plants and trees, enjoying
d i f f e r e n t s w i n g s a n d
games, watching the ducks
swim on the pond water,
t h e c h i l d r e n w e r e
exhilarated to the core. A
look…
Page-04
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
— Thomas Edison
Pre-Board Exam-2024
As the students zero in on the board examinations 2024, the
temperatures get soaring on the preparation pitch. No matter
what the subject is, no one can be sure he or she has covered
everything. Therefore, nervousness gleams on the foreheads in
the form of sweat drops. Students forget when to eat and when to
relax, and to further tone up their preparations. Pre-boards were
there challenging them to prove themselves on the touchstone
on written exams.
Many, who had dedicated their all to studies, were smiling after
writing the papers. Their countenance beamed the confidence
they had achieved having faced the challenge successfully. On
the other hand, the ones who were unsure of their efforts came to
know where they need to do up. Thus, Preboard 1 was a
benefitting experience for all the grade 10 and 12 students in one
way or another. Let's have a glimpse of this event in our campus
through these images…
Page-05
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
Pre-Board Exam-2024
Page-06
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
Assemblies
December had a wonderful event in waiting –
that was the Annual Sports Meet 24. The air
was charged with a new kind of spirit. The
hearts throbbed faster as the dooms day
neared. Massive practice sessions were
planned and organized. So naturally, the
assemblies this month – whether by teachers or
students – centred around topics related to
sports, games and sportsmanship. The
purpose was to instill in students the energy,
spirit and the leadership qualities sports
cultivate in us. The students took the
opportunity to brainstorm, research, plan and
deliver orally from the podium. Their
enthusiasm was infectious, their faces beamed
with a new-found zeal to excel in anything
they have to do or that comes their way. The
beautiful stories, anecdotes and instances
marked all the major performances that lined
up this month. It is interesting to have a look at
these little yet wonderful events…
Page-07
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs
Assemblies
th
12
Page-08
“In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.”
— Abraham Lincoln
Foundation Day
Eduletics
with
Open Minds
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“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-09
“Victory is not achieved by making the fewest mistakes, but by learning from the mistakes made.”
Beyond the shadow of doubt, the tapestry of life is very intricate to understand, but this quote truly
resonates with what it is called to be the art of sportsmanship.
Every sport has that potential to force a child to overcome every bottleneck obstructing its way to victory
and further unveil the best version of themselves. Hence, the “Annual Sports Meet 2024 – Eduletics with
Open Minds: Sprint to Success” attained that version of radiating excellence in students, and moreover,
unleash the true qualities of perseverance and endurance within them. This sporting event contained an
orchestra of different enthralling events such as mass drill, shloka recitation, indoor games, cricket and
many more. This multitude of events pulsated with energy, bringing to life resilience, determination and
brilliance of every participant. From every aspect, whether it was winning or learning a lesson, this sports
meet had a lot to teach.
Therefore, in the midst of the melodious days of December, Eduletics collaborated with Open Minds
Kankarbagh evoking the vision of conquering oneself through this Annual Sports Meet 2024.
“The rst wealth is health”
– R.W. Emerson
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-10
“Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to your heart.”
– (Chuck D)
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-11
“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.”
– Heywood Broun
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-12
“Sport is a preserver of health.”
– Keats
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-13
“Sports is the greatest physical poetry.”
– Joe Philips
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-14
“If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation.”
– Bop hope
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-15
Annual Sports Day-2024-25
“A sound body has a sound mind.”
– Thales
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-16
“Pain is only temporary but victory is forever.”
– Jeremy H.
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-17
“If you can accept losing, you can't win.”
– Vince Lombardi
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-18
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
– Vince Lombardi
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Page-19
Page-20
“Sweat plus sacrice equals success.”
– Charles O. Finley
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.”
– Marcus Valerius Martial
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
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“Passion rst and everything will fall into place.”
– Holly Holm
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer
and someone who is passionate about the game.”
– David Beckham
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OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Never limit yourself, never be satised, and smile… It's free!”
– Jennie Finch
Page-24
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”
– Matt Biondi
Page-25
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly.”
– Shaquille O'Neal
Page-26
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.”
– Ronnie Lott
Page-27
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“I gure practice puts your brains in your muscles.”
– Sam Snead
Page-28
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.”
― Martina Navratilova
Page-29
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“When you fail you learn from the mistakes you made and it motivates you to work even harder.”
– Natalie Gulbis
Page-30
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.”
– Wilma Rudolph
Page-31
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“When you lose a couple of times, it makes you realize how difcult it is to win.”
– Stef Graf
Page-32
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“It doesn't matter where you come from and no matter
where you are or who you are, you can still make it.”
– Gift Ngoepe
Page-33
Annual Sports Meet-2024-25
“Friendships rst, competition second.”
– Yao Ming
Page-34
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
OPEN MINDS
A BIRLA SCHOOL
EDULETICS INT.
A BRITISH SCHOOL
Parents Teacher Meet
“Education is a shared commitment between teachers and parents.”
Page-35
The Post-midterm exams being over, it is the time for parents to meet the teachers of their wards. In
subsequence, the PTM's followed and the campus was lled with little shiny faces with hand in hand with
their parents. Some were happy and celebrating it like a festival, while many were scared teachers might lodge
certain complaints to their moms and dads regarding their naughty conducts. The decorated corridors and
classes aided to the overall charm of the occasion.
Such PTM's create a wonderful opportunity of interaction as guardians talk on many aspects of their children's
developments, their overall growth. Have a glimpse…
It's Parents Teachers All the Way
Parents Teacher Meet
“Communication is key to unlocking a child's potential.”
Page-36
Parents Teacher Meet
“In partnership, we nurture the leaders of tomorrow.”
Page-37
A
Heartfelt
Tribute to the
Mother who has
left for heavenly
abode but has
never been
forgotten!
16.12.1944
to
24.12.2017
"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day."
Our school believes in sticking to our roots. Therefore, on 24 December every year the proud family of
OMK gets together to pay its humble tributes to Maa Sharda on her remembrance day. This day
establishes its signicance through its enchanting aura and the abundance of blessings we receive from
her divine being as we assemble in her memorial hall for the prayer session, and paying oral tribute to her
portrait. Her calm persona still reects from her image on the canvas. A mother is the root of this entire
creation, and by offering our homage to her we accept our indebtedness to the universal power of
compassion, love and creation. Let's have a look at a few images recreating that day…
Paying Homage to Maa Sharda
"Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart."
Congratulations to all our awardees! Your dedication and hard work have
made a signicant impact on our students and school community.
AKSHITA KUMARI
ADITYA KUMAR
We are delighted to announce our “Promising New Comers” for their
outstanding contributions to student learning and development!
December 2024
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