2025 February Open Minds Kankarbagh Newsletter

OPEN MINDS

February 2025

AARN

Dear Readers,
It's February, the beginning of the season of Spring when the entire earth
adorns herself with a variegated oral robe. Everything is lled with a rare
energy and there is a thrilling nip in the air. For those who love growth and
internal  blooming,  this  season  signies  a  new  beginning  and  a  awless
transformation. Leo Tolstoy, a great man and a legendary writer, says that
spring is the time of plans and projects.
Suzanne Collins writes about the quality of resilience Spring brings to our
life. She says, “What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow
that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no
matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.”
Thus, let's permit this month to lubricate the cracks past months of struggle
and exhaustion has created in our minds. Let us reect on the distance we
have  covered  so  far  –  whether  in  academics  or  in  other  elds.  Let  us
introspect  if  the  path  we  have  chosen  is  turning  us  into  humans  with  a
humane touch. Will it allow our consciousness to be all inclusive? Will the
plights of our fellow citizens cause a surge of compassion in our hearts?
Things like inated ego, egotistical and self-centred attitudes are like weeds
which hardly allow the seeds of positivity, strength and humility to bloom
and ourish. Therefore, this is the time to wipe our conscience clean and be
ready to welcome the opportunities that lie ahead.
The  biggest  challenge  glaring  into  our  face  is  giving  Grade  10  and  12
students the necessary encouragement so that they may ace the Board exams
with  ying  colours.  We  focused  on  those  ones  who  needed  some  extra
support. Online classes in Science and Mathematics were organized in the
evenings involving the brightest faculties we have. The weak areas were
worked upon making the students feel more condent to face the tests in
right  spirit.  Walking  this  extra  mile  in  supporting  students  left  them
emotionally moved.
Maa Sharda Scholarship was another step taken to help the students assist in
their higher secondary endeavors. It underscores our willingness to propel
the  genius  in  them  to  the  greatest  altitude  possible.  It  shows  the  school
stands by them at every hour of need. Many of them showed interest in
continuing their journey in Grade 11 and 12 with us.
February also witnessed the commencement of the Annual Examinations
across grades with an aim to conclude them before Holi and save enough
time for correction and preparation of result.
Let us be thankful to Divine and all those involved in this yajna of pure work
and  dedication  to  a  sacred  purpose.  Wish  you  all  a  blissful  Festival  of
Colours ahead!

Warm regards,
A. Awasthi

Principal’s Desk

Dear Reader,

The  month  of  February  was  abuzz  with
nervous  energy  of  both  the  students  and  the
teachers  amidst  a  urry  of  activities,  like
examinations  and  tests  -  from  the  tests  conducted  in
junior  grades  to  the  jitteriness  about  the  approaching
examinations of Grades 10 and 12, and many other things.

This season brings the aroma of freshness and creativity
and motivates us to live the life to the fullest with a
renewed zeal and vigour. The message of Spring is to
come close to nature – external and internal both as only
by harmonizing our insides and outsides that we enjoy life
to the utmost. Spring beckons a new beginning, keeping
all the past failures and frustrations aside and set out on
the path to our new dreams with a renewed vigour.

This edition of the newsletter will give you a glimpse into
the bustling and busy month of February at OMK.

Once again, we thank all the pens that contributed to the
making of this month's newsletter, expressing a heart-felt
gratefulness for your invaluable support.

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

Editors Speak

“ल मीमधा धरा पि ग री ति : भा धित:। एतािभ: पािह तनिभर ािभमा सर वित ॥”

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“The light of knowledge, the shine of intelligence, and the art of learning
provide a human with a beautiful ornament – one that never fades away,
something that never loses its value: the wisdom to illuminate this world,
and the caliber to conquer their dreams.

The  resplendent  festival  of  Saraswati  Puja  marks  the  arrival  of  spring,
bringing  with  it  a  wave  of  festive  spirit  and  a  plethora  of  exuberance.
Observed  on  the  fifth  day  of  the  vibrant  month  of  Magh  –  typically  in
January or February, this festival is a rhapsody of devotion to Goddess
Saraswati.

This stimulating day is an occasion to adorn yourself in shades of yellow,
symbolizing the radiance of intellect.

Open Minds A Birla School Kankarbagh has successfully inculcated these
values into its students, shaping them into enlightened individuals who
carry the brilliance of knowledge and the grace of wisdom.

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.” Confucius

2024-25

As the journey of our 12th graders came to an end the school bid them a warm farewell with a heart-touching
celebration filled with nostalgia, laughter, and best wishes along with a good-luck party for the passing out
Grade 10 students to wish them luck for their future. The farewell party was a perfect blend of emotions—tears
of parting and smiles of remembrance.

The event began with a grand welcome for the students who graced the stage with their presence, dressed
elegantly for the occasion. Juniors put together a delightful mix of performances, including soulful songs,
energetic dances, and heartfelt speeches that made the seniors feel truly special. The air was filled with
emotions as teachers shared words of wisdom, recounting cherished memories and imparting their blessings
for the journey ahead.

The highlight of the event was the puja held to seek blessings for the students' bright future. This was followed
by a feast where everyone enjoyed delicious food, strengthening bonds over shared laughter and memories. As
the day progressed, the dance floor came alive, with students grooving to their favourite songs, making the
farewell a perfect blend of tradition and celebration.

As the day ended, with wishes for success and bright futures, one thing remained clear—though they leave the
school, their memories will forever be a part of its legacy.

Bon Voyage and A Heartfelt Goodbye!

"As you embark on a new journey, may the road ahead be lled with adventure and success."

PTMs  are  special  occasions  as  they  not  only  cement  the  bonds
between  the  parents  and  teachers,  but  they  also  provide  an
opportunity  to  build  a  partnership  between  them  for  the
wholesome grooming of the children. Their signicance further
increases  manifold  if  it  is  for  those  students  who  are  on  the
threshold of facing their rst Board examinations. The anxious
faces of the parents and the reassuring ones of the teachers present
a beautiful contrast.

February has been a witness to such a PTM in OMK campus after
the Pre-board Examinations when the parents set their foot on the
campus in order to receive the admit card for their ward's exams
and get a peek into their performances in the recently concluded
Pre-board 2.

In many cases children also accompanied their parents. They cast
a look at the correction pattern, analysed their grey areas and
strategized further improvement. It was a solemn yet interesting
sight. Some images present here the glimpse of the same.

and Admit Card

Distribution

“Education is a shared journey, and PTMs ensure we walk it together.”

Assembl

Every morning, it's the assemblies that set the tone for the day in school. With the sound of the bell, the assigned
grades run towards the assembly area – some with wings on their feet, while some dragging themselves on the
allocated space. Those with stage fright shrink, while those who love to present shine.

Thus assemblies have a lots of benets to offer. The exchange of knowledge between the mentors and the learners
is of stellar quality, at the same time they provide a stage where children can showcase their hidden talents in
performing arts. Conquering the stage fear is the biggest of gains a student should strive for.

At OMK, this month of February brought quite a few qualitative assemblies on interesting topics for the middle-
school. It was mesmerising to watch the little children shed all hesitation, walk up the podium and create a
fantastic show of their genius. A few glimpses…

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

An Institution Par Excellence is one that stands with its students in their times of need. And it is not necessary
for the students to reveal their needs, rather it is the institution's to understand it even when unstated, to go to
them and become a pillar of support for them.

OMK has always stood by its children, whenever they looked up to it. This year again, walking its talks and
promises, Open Minds Kankarbagh presented a brilliant opportunity to support and strengthen its students
writing Grade 10 Board exams.

Based on the results of Pre-board II exams, the students who had scored 80 per cent or more, were offered a
wonderful opportunity if they chose to continue their higher secondary education with it.

At the time of Admit Card Distribution, they were handed over a cheque of

₹

51,000.00 as part of Maa Sharda

Scholarship. If the concerned students scored 90 percent or above in the Grade 11 annual exams, they would be
eligible to encash that cheque receiving the offered amount. If the student further scores 90 percent or above in
Grade 12 Board exams, they would be eligible for another cheque worth

₹

51,000/- which they would be able to

readily encash into their accounts.

It is a fantastic offer for those who need it or deserve it. Now the ball lies in the students' court to take this
challenge and perform superbly well to avail this opportunity.

“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” — Aristotle

For a few years, the Indian Nation has been organizing a brilliant programme to rid its students of the fear
of exams. This outstanding idea was initiated by none other than the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi who picked students from across the nation on the basis of their participation in a survey
conducted by the government.

This programme is realized just before the Board exams for the classes 10 and 12 are set to commence. On
the basis of a simple yet efcient criteria, certain number of children representing all the corners of the
country are selected, and they participate in a face to face interaction with the Prime Minister.

In the mesmerizing conversation and queries that go on for a considerable period of time, the PM tries to
abolish the fear of exams from the children's minds. The ease and intricacy with which the PM interacts
with the children is amazing.

At, OMK, all the children across middle and senior grades assemble in the auditorium to watch this
programme on the screen. How effective this programme is can be speculated to see the children clapping
vigorously at certain queries from the participating children and the unique solutions provided by the
Prime Minister. Let's have a glance at some visuals collected…

“I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.” – Mae West

Lavanya Baid

Id-2268
Class-X (Omicron)

PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO

Michelangelos at Our Own School

As the Board Exams draw nearer, the students get busy preparing projects on
different topics from various subjects. Special papers are arranged, sketches are
drawn and the descriptions see a completely new and fancy writing styles.

Some of our students are up to neck to it. They give their best to their projects

and portfolios. If you look at their work, your jaw would drop in amazement. Whether it is in sciences, social
sciences, or languages, these art works mesmerize all.

Recently, while attending their projects, the teachers came across some outstanding presentations on paper.
Every page was nothing less than a work of intricate designing. Every letter told a story. We couldn't help
appreciate those works and thought of presenting their glimpse for all of you esteemed readers. Let us relish
the hard work and rened thinking they have invested into the task. Here are the images…

“The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.” – Michelle Obama

Online Classes: Help at the Doorstep

Open  Minds  Kankarbagh  has
b e e n   a   s t u d e n t - c e n t r i c
institution.  All  the  activities
c o n d u c t e d   h e r e   a i m   a t
b e n e  t t i n g   t h e   s t u d e n t s .
Whether in the classroom or off
it  in  the  online  mode,  we  are
ready  to  assist  them  in  their
studies and overall progress.

We teach both comprehensively
and comprehensibly in the
classroom, and if needed,
organize online classes to clear
the doubts, solidify the concepts
or give them a bit of practice and
revision.

In the light of the ongoing Board
e x a m s ,   O M K   e x t e n s i v e l y
organized  online  classes  in  the
evening  for  Mathematics  and

Sciences. The classes were conducted by expert faculties and the grey areas
of the students were diligently addressed. Using the online tools, the
teachers, not only showed them derivations and steps to solve the
problems, but provided them appropriate homework to familiarize them
with the problems. The emphasis was on teaching them how to go for the
right approach while taking on a mathematical sum.

The students experienced a great help through these online classes. A few
images to glimpse at…

“In order to create an engaging learning experience, the role of instructor is optional, but the role of learner is essential.” - Bernard Bull

Final Term

Exam

Bye Bye, Exams!

As  the  month  of  February
slips in, the students as well
as  the  teachers  get  more
conscious. For the students,
it  is  the  time  to  test  what
they have gained throughout the year, and prove their
mettle at the touchstone of exams. And why not? The
entire year's preparation is to be tested.

But exams hone the skills of a person and make him or
her a pro into whatever they have learnt. After all, it is
re that turns iron into steel.

At OMK, this period signies a sacred festival to which every body - whether students or teachers - contribute to
the best of their ability. Every classroom becomes a witness to the students, in their solemn mood, bent on their
desks writing their papers, assisted by their mentors wherever necessary. It is pleasant to see these little minds
maturing into worthy and knowledgeable citizens of India through these exams. Let's have a look at these
visuals...

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier