St.Mary's School: 2017

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING PROGRAMME; MARCH 2018

Dear Parent,

We at St Mary School, Dahod, are engaging with Youreka (A brief note attached) to provide our children with a unique learning experience.

The Youreka program is conducted in the outdoors where children get an opportunity to be with nature and engage in adventure activities. This outdoor learning program is the extension of our endeavour to provide for the wholesome development of a child's personality and also bringing the child closer to the environment and nature.

We feel, that though we teach the children about rain forest, wildlife etc., we are able to do little to encourage children's personal relationship with the outside world, due to our limited means. Children remain glued to the Internet, computer games and TV. This alienation from the natural world does impact our child's long term physical and mental well being. Studies show that interacting with the natural world encourages children to sharpen all their senses.

YOUREKA is the pioneer of adventure based learning programs for children in India. Over 50000 children from all over India and overseas have experienced Youreka in the past 20 years.

The program being organized for our school will be conducted at the Dharamshala, campus of Youreka. The details about the program are given in the attached note.

I would like to reiterate that our children's safety is our primary concern and we will have our teachers accompany the group.

We would like you to encourage your child to participate in the program. Please send back the duly filled registration form to the class teacher latest by 2^nd Dec.

There are limited seats on the program and enrolment will be offered on a first come first served basis.

For more details please log onto www.youreka.in or www.facebook.com/Youreka

The little things in Youreka since 1996, like experiencing the simple gestures of children, the feelings and thoughts they share and translating the same into accomplishment, have been priorities for us. We adore children, all accolades to their instant grasping powers, their infectious smile and their quest for knowledge has made us reach to over 50,000 children of varied age groups internationally. We are proud to say that we continue to achieve unsurpassed levels of safety, care, fun along with learning, which we call “Youreka Moments”.

Our 1:7 adult to child ratio ensure to provide an extraordinary challenge, along with unforgettable adventurous experiences which are designed by our STAR instructors keeping varied age groups in mind, providing lifetime erudition, suitably designed to cater to kids discerning fun and learning.

We look forward to facilitating your child discover the “Youreka Moments”

Specifically this program will focus on the following:

ü Building Confidence and Self Worth in the participants.

ü Help participants challenge their mindsets and fears.

ü Building awareness of basic teamwork, group dynamics and leadership.

ü To make participants aware of their innate potential and build in “I CAN” and “I WILL” attitude.

ü Instill basic life skills in children

Campus: Dharamshala, Himachal

Travel: By Overnight Train Sleeper Class till Pathankot. Thereafter 4hrs drive to Campus in Tempo Traveller.

Program fee : The program fee is Rs.10,750.00/ - per child which includes Training fee, activity expenses, lodging and boarding at the camp, travel fee and all prevalent Govt taxes.

Program Dates

24th March – 3:45PM by Jammu Tawi Express

25^th March – Arrival at Pathankot at 12:30PM, Transfer to Campus, Arrival at Campus, Activities start

26^th March - @ Camp

27^th March - @ Camp

28^th March - @ Camp

29^th March – Post breakfast and Program Closure depart at 8AM for Pathankot. Catch the train Jammu Tawi from Prathankot at 1PM.

30^th March – Arrival at Dahod at 10AM

A brief outline of the activities used during the program:

Rock Climbing	Back Packing	Outdoor Survival
Knots & Hitches Bouldering & Spotting Top rope climbing Rappelling Tyrolean Traverse	Gear & backpacking Mountain Etiquette Uphill & Downhill walking techniques Tent pitching & Navigation Site selection and LNT Camping. Wilderness safety	Gear and equipment Improvising food & shelter Night out camping and planning Outdoor Safety Map & Compass reading

Note: The activities may change slightly based on group dynamics or depending on the climatic conditions

Regards,

St. Mary’s School

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Our Out-Shining Gems

Our Maryites Mohil Patel, Yusuf Kharoda, Milan Singh Dhamu, Mufaddal Naya and Hussein Vasanwala have cleared JEE Mains and Qualified for JEE Advanced.

The unceasing efforts of the students embedded with strong will power and dedication helped the children to achieve their goals. The mentors consistently supported them with their able guidance. The school’s well equipped library that provides the children with best of the books for these competitive exam also helped the children to clear the exam. The students remarked that the facility the school provides with and the teachers who facilitate with effective learning (knowledge) gives them a promising future.

This is what our Maryites had to say:

“The school’s highly efficient tutors, Mr. Ashutosh Shrivastav for Physics, Mr. Hardik Bhansari for Mathematics and Mr. Vivek Upadhyaya Chemistry, and the school’s well equipped library with latest books and material, the High-Tech I.T Lab and facility to access tests and materials surely helped the children to get through JEE MAIN.”

Yusuf Kharodawala emphasized on “The school library provided us with ample and the best material for preparing for the exam. I thank our Mentors, especially Ashustosh Sir (Physics), and Hardik Sir (Math) for their untiring efforts, able guidance, tactics, their belief in us helped me to achieve my goals.”

Mufaddal Naya says –

“Motivating and supportive staff, the depth of knowledge the teachers possess helped me a lot. The support provided by the IT Dept. for practice especially Kuldeep Sir (IT teacher). The inspiration he gave is commendable.”

Hussein Vasanwala states that–

“Practice makes a man perfect. 100% dedication helps to clear JEE Mains. Teachers are a great support.”

Mohil Patel asserts that –

“A Focused mind is the key factor”; Thankful and grateful to the school for all the support provided. It has been a great journey throughout and specifically the two important years of my life. Many were running to coaching institutes and other cities for preparations but I decided to stay here as I did not want to take studies as a burden and wanted to enjoy what I learnt. I owe my success to the hard work my mentors have put in and my parents.

Milan Singh Dhamu proclaimed that:

“Right attitude and clear future vision (goals) is the most important factor in one’s life.

My Alma Mater provided all that is needed for the student’s development Our library and staff members were supportive throughout our higher secondary education. Regular tests and Competitive Test Series conducted by the school enhanced our JEE preparations.”

We at St. Mary’s are proud to have nurtured such talents and we wish them success in all their endeavours.

May you Sparkle and exuberate!