Cyber Security

The digital world provides many conveniences, but also poses risks that often go unknown or unnoticed. Well, if we all take simple steps to be safer online, it makes using the Internet a more secure experience for us. With this aim Study Hall School organized a workshop on the topic “Fundamental of Online Safety and Responsible Digital Engagement” for the students of grade-11th on 15th September 2022. Speaker of the workshop was Mr. K. Sanjay Kumar IPS,
DIG, The Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
He is well-known Cybersecurity analyst and investigator especially online crimes against women and children. He is also the author of best seller book “IS YOUR CHILD SAFE?” related to online abuses affecting children.
Cyber hygiene is of increasing importance due to the rise in reliance on digital equipment and programs to manage the daily lives of students, including the transmission and storage of personal information. Workshop aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the students to be safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and the students were given insights on how important it is for them while using social media platforms and be safe. Speaker also talked about how the students can contribute their part to keep the internet safe and how to avoid situations that might put their lives at risk. The adverse effects of excessive screen time and how it affects adolescents was explained by taking examples and case studies. The students were given insight about cyberbullying and how it is associated with psychological distress and how to take preventive measures.

MATH FESTIVAL

The MATH FESTIVAL was celebrated on the 27th of August, 2022 by the children of Junior School, Study Hall with great zest and enthusiasm.
The children highlighted the fact that Math is all
around us and is an integral part of our daily lives. They explained the mathematical concepts which were taught to them in the class, in a very simple and fun filled way. The parents were delighted to watch their children play their parts with immense confidence.
Many of them wished that they would have studied in a school like Study Hall.

Open House

Study Hall opened its portals to invite one and all especially parents to an Open House on Saturday, 27th August ,2022 to be a part of their child’s school life and peep into the school’s functioning. It would foster an understanding of the ethos of the school and the teaching pedagogy for different subjects. Sights and sounds from the playground, the labs and the classrooms were very welcoming and the parents were more than happy to be a part of this experience.
They witnessed some real , live action in the classrooms. It took them down memory lane and they revisited their childhood sitting at the back of the classrooms. The parents appreciated the efforts put in by the teachers in the candid feedback forms and offered valuable suggestions. A parent said, ” We observed the science class and found that the teacher was explaining the concept of breathing very well with the help of a model. It is a very good practice as visual aids are good for remembrance and better understanding. “
It gave the school management some serious food for thought and a pat on the back.

Swimming Meet

Inter school held at Millennium school
Today Study Hall students won 🥇 3 Gold🥈 3 silver and🥉 6 bronze medals. Kapil Yadav declared as Best Swimmer in the Senior boys group. Also among 20 schools, we are 1st Runner’s up in the competition. And we have been first runner Up consecutively in 2018, 2019 & 2022

WORLD SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Study Hall celebrated Senior Citizens Day with the grandparents of the students. 6 school clubs out of 17 collaborated for this occasion. The Indian Music Club (Senior and Junior) performed folk songs in a string of programmes followed by the Western Music Club where the grandparents grooved to the melodious songs. Contemporary Dance Club presented a zealous performance which immensely thrilled the audience. The highlight of the Reading Club was the interactive ‘Spin the Yarn’ activity which had enthusiastic participation. The library offered facility of book reading and issue of books to the grandparents. The magnificent morning delight was brought to a close by the Cookery Club with some delectable dishes prepared by the senior citizens, sharing of recipes followed by sumptuous refreshments.

WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

The World Photography Day was celebrated on the 19th of August, 2022 by the children of Junior School, Study Hall with immense enthusiasm.
The children were encouraged to take out their cameras and click some meaningful shots. They were also asked to explain the reason for their choice of subject for the photographs and what made them so special.
It was indeed delightful to see their creative skills coming to the fore.
Certificates of Commendation were awarded to some of the best entries.

75 YEARS and COUNTING: A New India Has Risen.

Har Ghar Tiranga having rekindled the patriotic fervour, 15 August 2022 was a special day to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence at Study Hall.
The programme was introduced by Mehal Mittal and Shruti Walia who ably compered the entire show.Dr. Urvashi Sahni, CEO Study Hall hoisted the Tiranga which was followed by a heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem. After the National pledge, Dr. Urvashi Sahni in her address emphasized that freedom should not be taken for granted and the tenets of every institution must be followed and respected. The Bharat Vande Matram was followed by an inspiring speech by the Principal, Mrs. Meenakshi Bahadur. Mohd.Ashar Mehdi, the Head Boy, in his speech admirably brought out the true meaning of freedom and patriotism. The events in the Inter-Shef Dance Competition were well-rehearsed and keenly contested. The programme was well received by the audience.

Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Celebration

The Indo Tibetan Border Police Force, organized a spectacular flag hoisting ceremony in Study Hall School as a part of the Har Ghar Tiranga and Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebration to mark 75 years of Indian independence. The air was festive in the campus with the tricolour flags and balloons fluttering away in the breeze.
The program was successful in instilling patriotic feelings amongst the staff and students.
It was a well coordinated event and the students sang patriotic songs with great zeal along with the army band. The whole school reverberated with the energetic and tuneful rendition of patriotic songs. The display of weaponry caught the attention of the young students and the little ones from all grades were both excited and awed
The DIG, ITBP ( IPS) spoke on the occasion and exhorted the students to be good citizens.
The CEO and founder of SHEF- Dr Urvashi Sahni saluted the role of the army in guarding our borders and thanked the army men for their selfless service.
The school principal Mrs Meenakshi Bahadur also addressed the gathering and stressed the role of students in the creation of a powerful nation.
The event will be etched in our mind for a long time to come.

A cultural evening with a salutation to Sawan

A cultural evening with a salutation to Sawan was organised on Saturday, 13th August, 2022 by Study Hall School for the parents especially members of the Mother’s committee.
The school principal Mrs Meenakshi Bahadur welcomed the members of the Mother’s committee and the other esteemed guests and spoke about the strong ties of the parent teacher community at Study Hall.

The play ‘ Asees’ directed by noted theatre personality Mr Bhartendu Kashyap was presented by the senior students of Study Hall school. It is a satire on the power dynamics that exists in any society. It critiqued the consolidation of wealth and power among the few and most importantly showed the constant fulfilment of the needs of a majority in a classic authoritarian and majoritarian rule. Among other things it also showed corruption, sexism, transphobia and exploitation of the common populace. The powerful performances will stay etched in the minds of the audience.

A mellifluous rendition of Sawan geet by Mrs Stuti Srivastava who was accompanied by Dr Biju Bhagwati on the harmonium and Mr Sarthak Dubey on the tabla left the audience in a joyful mood and they sang and clapped along.
A rhythmic and graceful dance performance by Mrs Anupama Srivastava( teacher SH) won the hearts of many.

Naresh Saxena’s poem “Jiske paas chali gayi meri zameen” discussed “saavan” from a different perspective from how it is typically describedin literature as a season that brings joy. It focused on describing how the 
zamindari system causes alandless individual nothing but suffering during the monsoon. Its recital gave the audience enough food for thought.

A Kajri – ‘Ghir ghir aaye sawan ki badariya na’ was sung by the enthusiastic mothers of senior , junior, prep and Dosti in a lively manner and it was an instant hit. One grandparent also joined the group and shared their joyful vibes.

A play’ Ladkhadati Hawayein’ by Prerna Girls was well received by the audience as they could relate to the theme and its message.

After the show -Mrs Padma Gidwani- a senior singer who was present in the audience enriched the audience with her impromptu presentation.
A nani, Mrs Bhargava of a prep student also sang and received rave reviews from everyone present.

Mrs Bani Malhotra Headmistress (junior school) thanked everyone for their support and spirited participation.

ASSEMBLY ON BULLYING By XII – B

An act on bullying was presented by the students of class 12 -B.
They highlighted the problem through simple dialogues and powerful oratory.
All forms of bullying and its repercussions were well brought out through day to day examples. Suggestions were given to deal with the ever growing menace of Cyber bullying and physical harassment.
The audience sang and hummed along the tune of an apt song on the topic which was well received by the audience.