Orientation Day ( 30 March ’11)

The new parents of our fraternity discovered the sounds and melodies that echo in the Goenkan Valley on the day of the Orientation. An insight into the Goenkan ideology and vision was provided to the parents. The key idea was to lessen the apprehensions of the parents and to acquaint them with the Goenkan process.

Earth Warriors ( 31 March ’11)

The musical “EARTH WARRIORS” on one hand showcased the present day generation absorbed in a world of technology and on the other hand, romancing the  joys and bounties of nature. A series of dance sequences interleaved the dependence of  youth on technology.

Fun Day ( 1 April ’11)

The vibrant harvest festival – Baisakhi ( 13 April ’11)

The colourful harvest festival of Punjab was celebrated with a mood of merriment and gaiety. Dressed in traditional Punjabi outfits, the Goenkans stole the show with their energetic performances. The depiction of Punjabi culture and the story behind the origin of Baisakhi were the major highlights of the celebrations.

Inter House Best Out of Waste Competition (Class-III) - ( 15 April' 11 )

Little hands and imaginative minds came together in a creative burst of energy when the Primary Wing championed the environment cause with a ‘Best out of Waste Competition’ for class III.  

Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition (Class V) (15 April '11)

The Performing Arts Room of G.D.Goenka Public School resonated with this rhythm and music when the fifth formers took stage for an Inter Class Poetry Recitation Competition. The poems were recited beautifully by the finalists, keeping in mind the rhythm, mood, diction and expressions.

Magic Show (19 April '11)

In an attempt to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical, hands on experience, the English Faculty of G.D.Goenka Public School, organized a magic show for the students.The interactive Magic Show was hilarious and fun filled for learners packed with powerful educational content.

Earth Day (21 April '11)

Earth Day was celebrated on 21 April’11 at the school. The little toddlers translated their feelings for the Mother Earth into action-packed performances, sensitizing the entire sundry on the issues bordering on environment.

Prize Distribution Ceremony (28 April ’11) 

The young sports stars of G.D. Goenka Public School shone bright when they were appraised and appreciated in the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony. The winners across different sports events were awarded medals and certificates.

Baby’s Day Out (29 April '11)

In a world that’s brand new, babies had much to do. Laughing, tasting, touching, reaching high and making memories were the ingredients of the exciting Baby’s Day Out, which was organized by the school for the little ones.

Calligraphy Competition (class 4) (29 April ’11)

‘One’s handwriting speaks volumes of one’s personality’. Keeping this in mind, the school organized a handwriting competition for students. The winners were selected on the basis of accurate letter formation, cursive writing and neat presentation.

Inter House Bhashan Pratyogita (class 5) (29 April ’11)

It is said that, “Words mean more than what is set down on paper”. Keeping this thought in mind, the school organized a Hindi ‘Bhashan Pratyogita’. Students spoke on a variety of topics, providing unique perspectives to themes such as Depleting Environment, Price Rise etc.

Inter-Class Tech Fashion (class 3) (29 April’11)

With the aim of keeping learners in unison with fast evolving technological developments, an Inter Class ‘Tech Fashion’ competition was organized in the School. The students dressed up as different gadgets as innovative as dream downloader, dust collector and solar swim suit. 

Labour Day (3 May’11)

The Goenkans realized the value of helpers around them by visiting the bus yard to meet the guards, drivers and conductors. They also met the nannies and sweepers and thanked them for their services. A special assembly was presented by the children of class II – A, which included, a song, a skit and a fashion show with children dressed as different helpers.

Swimming Meet (13 May’11)

For the Students of Nursery, K.G. and Class I, it was more of a fun activity rather than a competition, where they collected marbles from the base of the pool in teams of 12 participants each. The team which collected the maximum number of marbles was announced the winner.
Class I and II children participated in a 20 meters free style event and winners were awarded.

Summer Assembly (13 May’11)

Children of class II – B presented a special assembly on Summer Season. They presented a beautiful dance and song related to the season.

Environment Day (8 July’11)

To inculcate an awareness and responsibility towards the environment, ‘Environment Day’ was celebrated .Very simple experiments were conducted in the class and the children were introduced to the 3Rs – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.

Workshop on ‘Safe Surfing’ (14 July’11)

In a time when cyber crimes such as hacking and bullying are so prevalent, social media literacy plays a crucial role in our day to day life. As avid users of the internet, teenagers need to be very cautious, as any wrong step that they take on the internet could lead to a grave misfortune. For this purpose, cyber security expert, Mr. RakshitTandon visited the School on July 14, 2011. and enlightened the students of classes IX to XI.

Inter House Tech-Debate Competition (14 July’11)

The Inter House Tech Debate competition held for classes VIII and IX on 14th July 2011, came out to be a successful event which presented thought provoking and innovative ideas. Eight participants, two from each of the four houses, gave their 100 per cent to put their views across on either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the motion – ‘Should Schools Block Social Networking Sites?’The competition concluded with the third and the second positions being secured by the participants of Teresa House and the first position bagged by Vivekananda House.

Inter House Badminton Tournament   (11 July to 14 July’11)

Keeping the spirit of sportsmanship alive, an Inter House Badminton Tournament was held from 11th July 2011 to 14th July 2011 under three categories, namely, junior boys (classes VI-VIII), senior boys (IX-XI) and girls (VI-XI).Under senior boys’ category, Vivekananda House secured the first position, Teresa stood second and the third place went to Radhakrishnan House.

Inter House 'Bhaashan' Pratiyogita (Class-IV) (15 July’ 11)

The budding orators enthralled the listeners with their captivating innocence and speech-making skills. They spoke on topics such as, The Role of Healthy and Balanced Diet, The Relevance of Moral Science in a Student’s Life and The Dichotomy between Scientific Progress and Nature.

Science is Fun (Class-V)  (15 July’ 11)

School converted into a giant Science laboratory, when the wizards of class 5 displayed their ingenuity through an exhibit of innovative Science experiments.

Mango Day  (18 July’11)

Mango day is chosen by the Goenkans to give the fruit just the attention it deserves. Colouring, crafting and eating the fruit right, Mango Day brought the multihued and undisputed king of fruits to the premises..

Ice Cream Day (22 July’11)

When you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's right....we all scream for ‘Ice Cream’!  On this day, children enjoyed and splurged on the different flavours of ice creams provided to them.

French Riviera (Pool Bash) (23 July’11)

Going beyond the confines of the classroom, the toddlers of Goenka splashed, splurged and slipped into some splendorous moments during the French Riviera.  Like the butterfly’s erratic flight, they swayed with the music of France and thrilled their souls with unbound fun as the spotlight this time was on kingdom of food and fashion of France.

Friendship Day  (4 August'11)

Friendship Day was celebrated on 4 August'11. Children learnt to cherish the value of true friendship, not only between individuals but also between different countries and communities. They also tried their hands on making friendship bands for their friends.

Investiture Ceremony   (4 August’ 11)

Leaders are not born, but made. With this objective, G D Goenka Rohini, held its investiture ceremony on 4th August 2011 to induct new council members for the session 2011-12. The Prefects were honoured with the treasured badges which symbolised their willingness to uphold the virtues of honesty and dedication. The oath taking ceremony was performed by the student cabinet who administered the oath of the office with the promise that they would carry out their duties with integrity, faith and excellence. Kushal Dhandhania, the Head Boy and Samriddhi Gupta, the Head Girl, in their respective addresses, expressed their whole hearted commitment and sincerity to themselves and to the school.
Mrs. Ritu Pathak, the School Principal, congratulated the newly elected leaders and inspired them to lead by ‘action’ and not by ‘sermon’.

Special Assembly   (5 August’ 11)

''That some can achieve great success is a proof that all others can achieve it as well.'
Treading on these words of Lincoln, Shaurya Gupta of Class XI has made the school proud by securing first position at the national level of the Science Olympiad organised by Silver Zone.
Mrs. and Mr. Gupta, Shaurya’s parents, were the special guests of the day whose presence was revered by all. Shaurya was awarded with an Alto car, the keys of which were presented to his parents by Mr. Das, National Coordinator of Silver Zone.
Mrs. Ritu Pathak, the School Principal, congratulated the proud parents and addressed the assembly by expressing that determination with humility is the key to success.
The gathering applauded Shaurya’s achievement and wished him luck for his future endeavours.

Inter Class English Poetry Recitation Competition (class 3):  (6 August’ 11)

Classics like ‘The Wind ’by Christina Rossetti and ‘The Case of Lost Cookies’ by Arden Davidson were recited, which not only managed to create images in the minds but also enabled students to develop a taste for poetry. 

Krish Jindal of class III-E bagged the first position  while Gaurang Dua of class III-C stood second.  Siya Gupta of class III-B, made her class proud by achieving the third position.

Raksha Bandhan (11 August’ 11)

Raksha Bandhan was celebrated as the children crafted beautiful Rakhis in the classrooms. A special morning assembly was presented by class KG D highlighting the importance of the festival.

Seminar on e-waste (11 August’ 11)

The School hosted a seminar on e-waste collection initiative on August 11 for the students of classes X and XI. The resource persons from i-dream, an organization to initiate environmental cleanliness, addressed the gathering. The interactive session encouraged the inquisitive students to collect electronic wastes and dispose them off wisely. To further this step, Nokia e-waste bin has also been placed in the school campus.

Independence Day Celebration (12 August’ 11)

Drenched in patriotic fervor, the School celebrated the true spirit of democracy on the occasion of 65th Independence Day on August 12, 2011. The flag hoisting and beautiful rendition of the National Anthem was followed by the address by the revered Chairman of the school. The Hindi Patriotic song set on the theme ‘unity in diversity’ drew a huge applause. Speech by the Head girl and a contemporary English song on the futuristic India were among other events of the fiesta.
The School Principal, Mrs. Ritu Pathak, in her speech, shed light on the different shades of independence and also glorified the memories of Indian martyrs.

Talk Show: Only secure borders ensure a safe haven. (12 August’ 11)

Shri Ajit Mohan Bhatnagar, Inspector General (Retd) Border Security Force honoured the school with his gracious presence Mr. Bhatnagar expended his precious moments with the students of class VII of the school and motivated and guided them about the challenges, struggles and routines of the defense personnels. The presentation weaved with his insightful sharing made a valuable addition to learners understanding of the process and functioning of ‘The Border Security Force’ and other defense organizations.

Trip to Pizza Hut (16 August’ 11)

The students of class IV enjoyed themselves on a fun filled trip to Pizza Hut. They not only learned the process of making finger licking pizzas but marvelled after learning the history of the organization.

Janmashtami Celebrations (19 August’ 11)

Janmashtami, the joyful celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, was celebrated on 19 August’11 (Friday) with great enthusiasm in the School. We took this opportunity to familiarize our children with the rich and abundant cultural heritage of our country.

Horlicks Inter - School Fiesta (16-19 August’ 11)

Goenkans participated in the Horlicks Inter-School Fiesta organized on August 2011 at IIT,Hauz Khas in a series of competitions which were The Melodious Band, Dance Icons,Elocution,Calligraphy and English Story Writing. Manu Chopra of Class XI A secured second position in the Elocution Competition.

Inter-House Patriotic Song Competition (25 August’ 11)

Reflecting the fire of patriotism, G D Goenka, Rohini organised an Inter House Patriotic Song Competition on Thursday, 25th August' 11. The performances by all the houses filled the air with patriotic fervor; The beautiful renditions glorified our revered nation.
Vivekanand House stood first followed by Tagore house at the second place and Teresa House at the third. Radhakrishnan House was given a special consolation prize for their effort and hard work.
The competition culminated with the message from the Principal. She stressed on the need of patriotic feeling in the present generation so that our country scales new heights.

Inter-House Hindi Debate Competition (25 August’ 11)

An Inter-House Hindi Debate competition was held on 25th August 26, 2011 for classes X and XI. The topic of the debate was “Purush Pradhan Samaaj Mein Naari Ki Bhumika.”

Science and Mathematics Exhibition (27 August’ 11)

To give vent to the imaginative adventure of the mind, ‘Sciencescape’ the annual Science exhibition was organized at G D Goenka, Rohini on 27th August 2011. The occasion was graced by the revered members of the Management. Various working models and exhibits unraveling the mystery of Science were displayed. The advent of the exhibition was marked by the ‘Rube Goldberg Contraption’, ‘Sahara Green Oasis’ and “Crocodile Teeth’. The spectators were dazzled by the ‘Self lighting DJ dance floor’! The ‘Non-Newtonian Fluid Oobleck’ was extremely intriguing.
If the world of Science spells magic, how can the mystery of Maths be left behind? The marvelous manifestation of Mathematics in daily lives could be explored through the numerous exhibits put up by the young Goenkan Mathematicians. The Pythagorean model and the Protractor-mirror puzzle amazed the audience.
The School Principal, Mrs. Ritu Pathak congratulated the team of students and staff for putting up such a stupendous spectacle!

Ganesh Chaturthi  (1 September ’11)

The lord of wisdom was remembered on His birthday in  full glory amidst an air of gaiety and spiritual fervor. The children celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with complete earnestness to invoke his blessings.

Teacher's Day Celebration ( 5 September ’11)

To express their gratitude towards their beloved teachers, the students of G D Goenka Public School, Rohini put up an imposing show on the Teacher's Day on 5th September 2011. The programme commenced with the western choir presenting their rapturous composition, followed by a quizzical game ‘Air Crash – Motor Mouth’. An English skit ‘We Love You, Teachers!’ unveiled the tender feelings of love and respect Goenkans have for their torch bearers.
The Western Dance performance gave a beautiful culmination to the cultural programme with which opened the golden gates to another segment of the fun fiesta for teachers hosted by the school Management at Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar.
Drenched in revelry, the teachers felt elevated!

Grandparents Day (8 September ’11)

Junior School celebrated the Grandparents Day to educate the tender minds to value a lifetime of experience and affection waiting to be shared with us. A special assembly was organized to make the children aware of the contribution, strength and guidance of our grandparents.

Workshop by Extramarks (10 September ’11)

A workshop on ‘Planning for Better Learning’ by Extramarks, a pioneer in providing educational resources, was conducted in the School on 10th September 2011 for the faculty members.
The guests Ms. Richa and Mr. Lalit Chopra put up presentations to prove how learning can become fun and concepts more concrete in the minds of learners when resources are planned and used effectively. An array of features, tools and Smart Learning Modules ranging from Mind Maps, MCQs, Animations, HOTS, Group Quizzes, Summative Question papers , etc., aimed at widening the scope of teaching-learning activities for effective learning. 

‘‘Women in Science’ Workshop by SPACE (12 September ’11)

The School got an opportunity to participate in the workshop – ‘Women in Science’ organised by the American Embassy in collaboration with SPACE on 12th September 2011.
The workshop focused on how to implement innovative and strategic approaches to facilitate  the participation of women in Science at all levels.
The moderators Dr. Geetha Bali and Dr. Vinita Sharma highlighted the issues and challenges for women in Science. This was followed by presentations and group discussions aimed at a result oriented planning to implement concept and design programmes. Participants also felt blessed to have experienced an interactive session with the astronaut Sunita Williams via a live conference. The intriguing session enlivened the keenness of the students in Astronomical Science.

Special Assembly- Helping Hands (15 September’11)

“If we light a lamp for someone, it will also brighten our path”. This thought was well presented by the children of KG-C through a beautiful assembly on ‘Helping Others’. The little Goenkans taught everyone to lend a helping hand to people in need.

World Peace Day (22 September’11)

The children of K.G. – A presented a lively assembly on World Peace Day comprising of a skit, a song and a dance.  The message made its way to the hearts of the little Goenkans as the participants sang, ‘Heal The World’.

National Convention of School Councellors (22 September’11)

The theme of the workshop was “PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AGGRESSION IN SCHOOL CHILDREN”. It was an honour and a valuable experience for the faculty members to interact with scholars like Prof. R. K. Saraswat (NCERT), Dr. V.S. Ravindran (Director, ICTRC), Prof. Jaya Indiresan (Psychologist), and many others.
The discussion encouraged to think beyond classroom teaching and make an attempt to know the students and their situations better.

Workshop for Class X: Stream Selection and Time Management (29 September’11)

To guide the students on Time Management and Stream Selection for the forthcoming year, Mr. Atul, along with his team from Aakash Institute spent his valuable time interacting with Class X students on September 29, 2011. The tips on managing time and selves through anecdotes, examples and real time experiences were perceived rather well by the students and they had certainly a lot to take away from the workshop.

Assembly on SHAPES (29 September’11)

Children of Nursery-D presented a beautiful and lively assembly on SHAPES comprising of a Song and a Dance. The world of shapes was described passionately by the tiniest lot of the Goenkan family.

Spell Bee Competition : Class - III (30 September’11)

An enthralling and interactive quiz, aimed at testing the spelling skills and vocabulary of the Students was conducted on 30 September 2011 at G.D.Goenka Public School, Rohini. Learners enjoyed cracking some herculean technical rounds and had fun in lightening informal ones as well.

Inter House Collage Making Competition : Class - IV (30 September’11)

Students designed evocative collages on the theme of marine life. They were encouraged to use old newspaper clippings and magazine cut-outs to deliver the social messages.

Inter House PowerPoint Presentation Competition : Class -V (30 September’11)

An Inter House Power Point Presentation Competition was conducted in the School. Each House presented an artistic and edifying presentation on the topic: ‘India, my Motherland. ‘

Ghalib in New Delhi : Play (30 September’11)

The School, in accordance with the CCE design and its requisite for nurturing creativity, exploration and providing experience in the outside world, organized an educational day trip for Classes VIII – XI. Grounded in its belief that children should experience and access the diverse range of cultural activity and enhance aspirations, achievements and skills, the school planned to apprise its students with the world of theatre.
Classes VIII-XI visited  the Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House, New Delhi to watch the rib-tickling Hindi Comedy ‘Ghalib in New Delhi’, directed by Dr.Sayeed Alam, within the school hours on Friday, September 30, 2011.The play dealt with MirzaGhalib’s re-birth in 21st century India – precisely, the trials and tribulations of an old timer like Ghalib, in a new-fangled metropolis like our beloved, bustling, busy and brash capital.

Dussehra (3 October’11)

Dussehra is celebrated to remind that one should not do demonic karma in life and give the message of ‘triumph of good over evil’. Children were made aware of the importance of the need to stand against evil and to persevere till success is achieved. The students of K.G. put up an enthralling Ramlila show for which their grandparents were invited.

Inter House Solo Dance Competition (VI-VII) (4 October’ 11)

Dryden once famously said that Dancing was the poetry of the foot.
The event saw young students tapping their feet on melodic notes of classical and contemporary music. Students showcased elegant performances which were a feast to the eye and a respite to the soul.

Assembly on Colours (13 October’11)

Children of Nursery E presented a beautiful assembly on colours. They enacted the rhymes and danced enthusiastically on the songs associated with the colours.

Creative Writing Competition: CLASS III – V (14 October’ 2011)

Enthusiastic participants created reality with flights of creative thoughts and weaved them with descriptive and discreet words. They expressed their thoughts on the theme of environment and ventured to make a mark with their mighty weapon of a pen.

Inter-House Table Tennis Competition (10 -14 October’ 2011)

The sports enthusiasts of the classes III - IX came together to prove their athletic flair in a healthy competition of Ping Pong. The Event culminated with the announcements of the results and everybody walked away with a smile on their face.

Western Music Competition (13 October’ 2011)

The Inter House Western Music Competition for Classes VIII - XI was held on October 13, 2011.  Participants struck a beautiful balance with the lyrics, beat, pitch and rhythm! Mesmerized by the melody, the lively audience appreciated the participants. Maitri Tomar stole the show bagging the first prize followed by Samarth Dua, Vikransh Aggarawal and Priya Poddar.

Inter School Competition :Abhivyakti (14 October’ 2011)

Giving a vent to their creative hues, students of G D Goenka, Rohini  participated in an Inter School Competition ‘Abhivyakti’ organized by D.L. DAV School, Shalimar Bagh on 14th October 2011. A display of talent and enthusiasm by Goenkan artists in a gamut of activities was well appreciated by the jury and thus the school bagged the first position in ‘Recycle – Best out of Waste’, second position in Graffiti and T- Shirt Designing, not forgetting to mention the ‘Designer Hub’ and ‘Flashy Ad’ wherein third position was secured.

AIASC 2011 – Workshop for Students (14 October’ 2011)

Venue: The American centre, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, DELHI
SPACE invited the Schools to All India Asteroid search campaign 2011 providing a platform to the school students, amateur astronomers and individuals to experience real time experimentation. SPACE Foundation took a lead and also provided a platform for state and Government schools along with amateur organisation to participate in this prestigious project.
AIASC 2011 brought forth an exciting opportunity for school children to be involved in real time experimentation and to be at the forefront of research at the international level by finding an Asteroid. This program enabled students to work in parallel with professional astronomers, to work with real astronomy data taken through observatories and exposed them to the actual research being done in the field of astronomy. Skills on using astronomical software for data analysis were imparted to the participants at an extensive specialized workshop held by SPACE Foundation.
This training helped the students to make original discoveries of Main Belt asteroids and important observations that contribute to the NASA Near-Earth Object (NEO) Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
All participants got to interact with various experts and scientists working in the field of astronomy and space science. They received a certificate of participation from SPACE. These participants also got to learn scientific data analysis and advanced computer software. Special credit was also given to participants who observed or re-confirmed the already discovered asteroids.

Solar Observation Report (15 October’ 2011)

An opportunity was provided to parents and students to observe our day time Star, the “SUN” during PTM. It was scheduled between 10 am to 12 pm, but was extended to 1pm as parents kept on pouring in. Our nearest star is becoming more and more active which evidently shows on it’s surface in the form of Sunspots. More the solar activity, more are the number of Sunspots.
Sunspot Observation using Projection Method
CSE educator, Mr. Amit Chauhan  with the help of two resource persons  Mr. Mani and Mr. Sharib had set up the telescope in the front lawn of the School. Parents, students and some staff members were shown the Sun using a safe method of telescopic projection, through Solar goggles, Solar viewer cards as well as with pin hole camera, projection cards and also through shadow of tree leaves.
Observing SUN through Solar Goggles and Solar Viewer Cards
Viewers were warned about dangers of looking at the Sun either directly or through unfiltered telescope with a demo of what happens to a paper or dry leaf when kept directly in front of eyepiece of unfiltered telescope.
All the students were very excited to see the Sun through filtered telescope and amazed at how it looked with the sunspots. They exclaimed that it was so cool to look at the surface of the Sun without harming their eyes.
Parents and students were excited to see the Sun through telescope and were fascinated to look at the sunspots. The viewers were happy to use solar goggles and solar viewer cards as well.

Horlicks Wizkids (17 October’ 2011)

Horlicks Wizkids is South Asia's Largest Inter-School Fiesta that gives students an opportunity to express their talent. Goenkans enthusiastically and fervently participated in the same and grabbed various prizes in different categories. We proudly accolade Shubhangi Bansal of class VI for being the first Runner-Up in the Calligraphy Competition.

Educational visit to Qila-e-Mubbarak (Red Fort) (19 October' 2011)

The school in association with ITIHAAS organized an educational visit to Red Fort on 19 October 2011, Wednesday, for the students of Class VII, as a part of their Social Science curriculum. 
The objective of the tour was to give an insight to the students into the life and architectural splendor of the Mughal era. The overall experience was very enriching, insightful and enjoyable. It was a perfect example of the pedagogy of ‘learning by doing’ that made the learners view and appreciate the architectural and intellectual prowess of the past.

Visit to Suhana Basera (20 October' 2011)

In an endeavor to sensitize our students to family doctrines and to reveal some harsh ironies of life, a visit to Suhana Basera, an old age home was organized. Students generously shared diyas, candles and seasonal fruits along with the cares and sorrows of the inmates of the old age home. 

Inter School Fest, Accolades-2011 (20 and 21 October' 2011)

Venkateshwar Global School, Rohini
The students of class III - VI proudly participated in various events such as Indian Classical Music, Nukkad Natak and Rhythmic Yoga. All of them put their best foot forward and left a mark with their performance.

Symposium on Environment ‘Healthy Living-Your Alley Way to Good Health’ (20 October' 2011) (Class II)

The young health cognizant  Goenkans enabled us to handle life’s inevitable challenges, build strong relationships and lead productive, fulfilling lives  by adopting ways of healthy living .They boosted our mood and  inspire us to build resilience and derive more enjoyment out of life.

Young Goenkan Talent Show (21 October' 2011)

Talent Show is one event that keeps our kids buzzing all year - thinking up of new acts and practicing for innovative talents. Morning of 21 October 2011 also saw students buzzing with energy and enthusiasm. Students showcased a variety of talents from dance to singing, mimic acts, character enactment and much more.

Symposium on Environment ‘Water – The Elixir Of Life’ (21 October' 2011)  (Class I)

The Goenkan tendrils took the responsibility on their frail shoulders to extend a compassionate hand towards the aggrieved mother Earth and pledged to embalm its aching soul and preached us to conserve the life giving water before our blue planet loses its luster.

Deepawali Celebrations (21 October' 2011)  

The gaiety and mysticism surrounding the festival of lights was evident in the GDGPS corridors as these were decorated with flower rangoli and colourful diyas. Children were not only led to celebration but were also enlightened about the moral values underlying the festivities. Also, the children of Nur-C presented a beautiful and lively assembly for the occasion.

Card Making Competition (21 October' 2011)

Come Diwali and one can see happiness and joy buzzing in the air. To add to the warmth of festivities, the school organised an Inter House Card making Competition for Classes 10 & 11 on 21st October 2011. With heartfelt wishes and greetings for prosperous celebration, the young artists said it all in their beautiful creations! An elegant image of Goddess Lakshmi adorned with exquisite pearls blessing her innocent children, fancied many minds!

Community Service Projects (21 October' 2011)

Handicapped Children’ Rehabilitation Association (HCRA), the NGO working for the differently abled, added colours and vitality to the already festive temper in the school premises on 21st October 2011 with the exhibition of their handicrafts. Students and staff of HCRA spent two days in the portals of the school, interacting, mingling, showcasing their talent and touching the hearts of all and sundry. During this course, students empathized with, appreciated and pictured the lives of these differently abled children.

Inter Class Soft Board Competition (Class-III, IV, and V) (4 November' 2011)

With an aim of transforming the soft board into a creative learning tool, the School organized a Soft Board Competition on.  The competition saw a collaboration of student’s ideas against the backdrop of the theme – Wealth of India.

Inter House Taekwondo Tournament (Class-III, IV, and V) (4 November' 2011)

It all came down to a stretch of intensive competition when the finals of the Final of Inter-House Taekwondo Competition were conducted. The contest saw the finest of Goenkan athletes determined to contest and grab the top slot and make their House proud.

Assembly on Counting (9 November' 2011)

Children of Nursery B presented a beautiful assembly on the topic, “It’s a Great Day for Counting”. They also danced to the tunes of a few rhymes related to the topic.

Group A Assembly (Classes III –VII) (9 November' 2011)

The assembly saw young students tapping their feet on melodic notes in an urge to beckon the divine. Their performances were a feast to the eye and a respite to the soul.

Turtle and Me (Class-IV) (11 November' 2011)

An Inter House PowerPoint and Logo Competition was conducted on the theme of the Festivals of India to create among students an interest for creative pursuit in the heritage of our country. It saw young computer geeks put their energies on task and craft informative and attractive presentations.

Inter House Literary Quiz (Class - III, IV, and V) (11 November’ 2011)

Knowledge is power supreme, and so was proven when class 3, 4, 5 came to battle it out in an Inter house literary Quiz. Buzzers buzzing, scoreboards ticking, and hearts racing, this literary quiz was a test not only of intelligence, but also the ability to stay calm under pressure. The innovative rounds along with the interactive style of quizzing made the quiz engrossing. Teresa House grabbed the first price.

Children’s Day Assembly (Classes Nur-II) (11 November’ 2011)

Class Nursery A presented a fun filled assembly to cherish the innocent World of children and remember the First Prime minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.

IGNITE AWARDS (Manu Chopra felicitated by Kalam) (11 November’ 2011)

Manu Chopra of Class XI - A won the first prize in the IGNITE Awards 2011 conducted by National Innovation Foundation, Government Of India for his award winning idea "Anti Molestation Device for Women”. The device was made to protect the women in metros and counter the rising molestation cases. It gives a shock of 0.01 amperes to the man trying to molest the woman when a certain combination of the woman's pulse rate and nerve speed is achieved.  He was felicitated by former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam on 11th November 2011 at IIM Ahmadabad.

Annual Excursion (Classes Nursery – IV) (14 November’ 2011)

The students woke up thrilled and enthusiastic for it was the much awaited picnic day. The school organized an educational tour to the vast and idyllic expanse of the Botanix Adventure Park. Students were familiarized with a wide variety of flora and fauna and enjoyed adventure and fulfilled activities like Camel Riding, Puppet Making etc. in the campus of Botanix.

Annual Excursion (Classes V – VII) (15 November’ 2011)

The students enjoyed the bountiful nature of Dream Island near Dumduma Lake. They were exposed to a number of fun rides and adventure activities which help to develop physical fitness, team work and leadership.

Vipul Kansal Table Tennis Tournament (16 November’ 2011)

There is no better way to remember our beloveds other than cherishing and revering what they loved doing the most.  G.D.Goenka Public School too remembered its much treasured student Vipul Kansal by organizing a Table Tennis Tournament and imbibing in the young minds a spirit and zest for Table Tennis, a sport he loved the most.
Mr and Mrs Kansal announced the tournament open after lighting a lamp and addressing the participants of the Finals. They appreciated and encouraged young sportsmen and congratulated the School by presenting a small memento.

Inter House Aerobics and Yoga Tournament (Class IV and V) (17 and 18 November’ 2011)

With an aim of developing in students a zest for physical fitness an Inter House Aerobics and Yoga Tournament was organised by the School. The tournament saw enthusiastic participation from young competitors who practiced asana and breathing exercises in order to enhance their physical agility and concentration.

Skating Tournament (Classes Nur-II) (18 -22 November’ 2011)

A skating Tournament was organized to equip the learners with life skills and ability to analyze the learning outcome. The winners were awarded medals and certificates.

Adventure Camp (Classes 8-11) (23-25 November, 2011)

An Adventure Camp, centred on the idea of recognizing and nurturing leadership and team-building skills, was arranged for Classes 8-11 between 23-25 Nov, 2011.
The daytrip to Dumdumma Lake, Sohna, Gurgaon encompassed activities as Jumaring, Wall-climbing, Rope-climbing, Twine, Catwalk etc. and rendered the students a wholesome and memorable experience. The students tested their physical and mental strengths, dared, enjoyed and relished this countryside retreat in the company of their teachers.

Dental Check Up  (29 November’ 2011)

The School organized a dental check up for all students to inculcate healthy habits and maintain dental hygiene. A team of qualified doctors examined students and provided them advice about oral problems. Students were also shown a video on how to brush their teeth and easy ways of avoiding tooth decay.

Astronomy Workshop (classes 6 and 7) (1 December’ 2011)

The School organised an astronomy workshop for the students with the aim of making them aware of the celestial bodies such as comets. An interactive session named ‘Comet Kitchen’ was also organized which highlighted the structure, composition, formations and dangers comets pose to the earth. Students were also engaged in an activity illustrating the formation of comets using various chemical components.

Interclass Skit Competition (Class 5) (2 December’ 2011)

Students of class 5 enthusiastically participated in the Skit Competition on various environmental concerns – Global Warming, Wildlife Conservation, Conservation of Resources and Air Pollution. The different issues were presented very creatively and helped to sensitize everyone present. Class 5 D won the first Position.

Inter House Kavita Vachan Competition (Class 3) (2 December’ 2011)

Young poets of G.D.Goenka  overwhelmed students and teachers with their fine oratory skills in Inter House Kavita Vachan Contest. Students recited poems rich in Hasya Raas and left the audience bursting their seams with laughter.
Addhyayan Aggarwal of Class 3-D grabbed the first prize with his recital of the famous poem Rail Gaddi by Harindranath Chattopadhyay.

An Intriguing Experience (Class XI) (5 December’ 2011)

G. D. Goenka, Rohini participated in the Fundamental Quiz organized by NIE, The Times Of India and Sharda University at the Siri Fort Auditorium on 5th  December. Over three hundred schools participated and only six made it through the preliminary round. The final rounds were conducted by the renowned quizmaster Derek O'Brien. The final rounds were very intriguing and there were also prizes for the best cheering squad and the best banner. Derek O’ Brien kept the audience entertained and made the day a memorable experience.

Scienamite (Class XI) (14 December’ 2011)

Goenkans got the opportunity to participate in the Annual Goenkan Scienamite organized by G.D. Goenka World School, Gurgaon.
The Goenkans participated in the Debate, the Greenville and the Chemistry Quiz showing great enthusiasm and giving a tough competition to the competitors. The school won the third position in the Reuse, Reduce and Recycle Competition beating11 schools.
Our school exultantly accepted the First Runner- up Trophy after being declared the second best team in the event.
The experience was surely an encouraging one promoting the great minds to think and work harder the next time.

Christmas Presentation, “The Perfect Gift”- A Panoramic Feast (24 December’ 2011)

The little wizards of G.D. Goenka, Rohini presented a theatrical performance ‘The Perfect Gift’ to present the yuletide spirit of Christmas on December 24, 2011. The Principal of the School Ms. Ritu Pathak addressed the august gathering and welcomed Dr. Nand   Kishore   Garg, the Chairman, Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and other eminent dignitaries. The performance by the tiny tots of classes Nursery - II was the perfect amalgamation of joy and excitement heralding the happiness of ‘giving’.

The school ardently engrains the values of secularism, brotherhood and benevolence in its students. Christmas is a befitting occasion to tread a step on this path. ‘The Perfect Gift’ hence unraveled the story behind the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas by the Santa Claus and fostered the message of love and peace.’ The stupendous presentation by the little angels mesmerized the audience and was appreciated by one and all.

Magic Show (Classes 3-5): (13 January' 2012)

Amazement and excitement filled the air when the students witnessed different acts of magic unfold in a Magic Show organized by the Young Angels Magazine. The students were mesmerized as they tried to decipher certain tricks.

Times NIE Newsmakers Meet (16 January' 2012) (Class XI)

Two students of the school got the rarest of the rare opportunity to participate in Times NIE Newsmakers Meet addressed by none other than ‘The Missile Man’ – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a legendary figure whose signatures need no introduction! The theme of the meet was –‘Make your Mother Smile’ encapsulating the message on how children can help make a better nation by doing something for society, and what better way than to start at home by doing something for their mothers.

Flower Arrangement Competition (Classes 8-9) (19 January' 2012)

John Keats said ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ and though flowers fade, and their beauty is but fleeting, the joy they give to the beholder is something to be cherished. That, particularly, was the aim of the Flower Arrangement Competition that was held on 19th January, 2012.
The flower arrangements by all the houses dazzled the viewers and judges with vivid colours and intricate and creative arrangements. Some incorporated orchids in jeans, while others used colourful roses into the design. The sections were diverse, from traditional arrangements to modernistic arrangements.
There were total eight teams who showcased their talents in a theme-based flower arrangement. Radhakrishnan House bagged the first and the third position while Teresa stood second.

Going Beyond- Interaction with NASA space suit Designers (23 January' 2012)

With the joint initiative of the American Embassy and NASA, an interactive session was organized at the American Centre Connaught Place, New Delhi for the students. The main agenda of the session was the designing and research behind a SPACE SUIT. The session was conducted by the very renowned Mechanical Engineer, Heather Paul.
The participants were told about the past operations conducted by NASA in the past including THE MERCURY, THE GEMINI and THE APOLLO (details regarding the space suits) in depth.
“ASTRONAUTS DON’T WEAR DIAPERS”. A strong misconception that a lot of people hold was clarified. hey wear highly absorbent clothes. The future suits and the researches going on currently at NASA were also discussed. The session concluded with an interesting round of questions.

Community Service (Class VB): (24 January' 2012)

In an endeavor to sensitize our students to some harsh ironies of life, a visit to Anand Vidyalaya, an educational institution for under privileged children set up by Dhyan Foundation, was organized. Students  generously donated things of utilities such as lunch boxes, books and stationary with the children of the Anand Vidyalaya.  The students of our school also organized various art and craft activities and shared their joys and sorrows.

Republic Day Celebrations (Classes: NUR- XI) (25 January' 2012)

The morning of 25 January 2012 dawned with the sun shining brightly and beckoning everybody to step out and celebrate the 63rd glorious year of the Indian Republic. Everyone with the feeling of patriotism stood straight on the tune of National Anthem as the tricolor was unfurled by respected Founder Director, Mr. Manmohan Garg . In his greatly inspiring address to the students, he highlighted the strength of Indian Constitution and asked them to grow up into dutiful citizens bringing glory to the republic. The air filled with zeal and national fervor as the students enchanted the audience with their melodious song. The modern contemporary dance performance fused with classical style highlighted the Indian ethos of unity in diversity. Mr. Jagmohan Garg then spoke on the importance of the occasion which was followed by Madam Principal’s address.

Basant Panchmi Celebrations (Classes: NUR - XI) (27 January' 2012)

Sunny hues, soothing cold breeze and high flying fun marked the day as the Goenkan family gathered to celebrate and rejoice in the colours of Basant Panchami. The guest of honour, Shri Mahesh Vidya Alankar Ji and Acharya Gauri Shankar graced the occasion with their benign presence .They addressed children and highlighted the relevance of celebrating this spring festival. Chants and shlokas filled the air as the program commenced with a Saraswati Vandana. This was followed by dance performances to offer prayers at the holy feet of Goddess Saraswati. On the auspicious occasion a havan was also conducted beckoning the goddess of spring to bedazzle us in the sunshine of wisdom and clear the human mind from the cold mists of ignorance.