DREAMS + TEAMS

Mini Festival- 2nd Dec, 2009

 

On the 2nd of December, the second festival was organised by the Young leaders of KVNo.2.We were honoured to have the Assistant commissioner , Mumbai Region ,Mr. P R L Gupta as our chief guest, who was encouraging and also sportive enough, for he also tried his hands at the games. We also had the Principal of Sankalp and the Principal of KV No.3 along with us to grace the occasion. Students from neighbouring schools such as KV1, KV3, BMC Colaba, Kherwadi Bandra & Sankalp (a school for the especially abled) also participated in the festival. Along with them, parents of students of KV2 and teachers/ Local tutors from other schools were also welcomed and warmly treated with some fun & entertainment. The festival had games for children, a dancing session, cultural programmes, games for teachers/escorts and parents.
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The festival started with the lighting of the lamp followed by cultural items,formal introduction of D+T, presenting souvenir to the D+T club members. Succeeding this came up the main agenda of the day to develop the basic skills of the games. Games that suited children of all abilities and capabilities such as- Bucket ball, Bowling, Stumping etc were held. Simultaneously, along with the activities for children, there was Throw Ball for parents and Musical chair for parents & teachers. The fest also had a "Painting Corner" where the students displayed their artwork on the topic "Impact of Climate Change on Mumbai", which KV2 is taking up as a project under D+T. And finally, prize distribution by the Chief Guest who also blessed the Young Leaders and prize winners.

The games were well monitored/conducted by the Young leaders.YLs were volunteering, helping people & literally holding their hands to make this a success. The D+T members proved their mettle and spirit by being tirelessly workaholic and spending all it took to make 'their' event a success. YLs were also involved in photography, arranging refreshments, prize selection, preparing budget & every little minute detail happening around.

The specialty of the festival was such that everything from managing finances, efforts to get the sponsorship, invitations, controlling finance, making banners, seating arrangements etc. to even putting back things in place after the mega event and distributing refreshments, were done by Young Leaders. Leadership, Volunteering, management and most importantly even 'inclusion' an aspect that D+T stressed on, was taken care of. For, we had children who came from SANKALP, who not just participated and enjoyed the games but also won prizes.

A unique aspect of the fest was that it even had media coverage. The Media group of YLs had contacted TOI , who came to capture the memorable moments. Fortunately, it was published on the very next day 3rd Dec in the papers.

Basketball match

The Dream and Team club orgainsed a basketball match to promote sportsmanship in students. the match was played between the Red team(12th std) abd the white team(9th - 11th std). The match was extremely exciting and by half time both the teams were with 1 pts. In the second half despite the white teams sincere efforts, the red team emerged victorious and prou displayed their trophy. the maximum scorers were Nishkarsh and Mayank (XII std). This match was a source of enjoyment to one and all present there.

The Visit of UK delegation to KVNo. 2, Colaba under the Dream + Team Project (sponsored by British Council)

 

Under International Inspiration programme Mrs. Nishi Sharma (TGT English) and Sunayna Jain, a XI Standard Student of KV2 Colaba, Mumbai had a unique opportunity of representing India and becoming part of the UK School Games at Cardiff as volunteers. International Inspiration is a key strand of the London-2012 Olympic and paraolypic game legacy to engage and inspire the youth of the world through sport.

The strong group of ‘56’ consisted of two young people and a chaperone from each of the twelve countries currently involved in International Inspiration(Azerbaijan, Bangladesh,Brazil,Ghana, India, Jordan, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palao, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago); and young leaders from more than twenty schools of the UK which have school links with the International Inspiration countries.

Mrs. Nishi Sharma, with adult chaperones from the other participating International Inspiration countries.

Prior to volunteering at UKSG the young leaders and chaperons underwent a three day extensive training session delivered by the faculties from UK Sport, UNICEF – UK and the British Council which commenced on 1st September,2009 at Cardiff. The training was designed to bring International Inspiration to fruition as a core of the London, 2012 International Education Programme. The sessions included the development of a strong foundation to build an effective team of International Inspiration young leaders/adult chaperons briefing on the background and ethos of the UKSG, to improve knowledge and understanding of the culture and the background of the eleven countries, development of mutually beneficial relationships, sharing experiences and working with representatives of eleven countries. Young leaders and adult chaperones volunteered for two specific events- Volleyball at National Athletic Centre and Athletics at Cardiff International Sports Stadium.

 

Dreams + teams-School partnerships through sports-UK VISIT

 

A.KV . no .2 . Colaba was nominated, by the Kendriya vidyalaya sangathan [Ministry of
Human resource development] to participate in the Dreams and Teams programme under an India-UK sport initiative.

This programme aims to build a partnership between schools, focusing on themes of leaderships skills through sports and arts, and to enhance international understanding among wider communities. The programme is currently running in 43 countries; 25 schools from India are participating in this exciting project.

To observe the infrastructure and to develop and plan the link project, the indian delegation ,including KV No.2 principal Smt .Mamata bhattacharya and Sunita Dhaka[link teacher] visited the partner school,Cirencester college (link school )in UK from feb 1st to feb 7th . The Indian education system and education system in UK was discussed. The integration of this programme in the school education curriculum was discussed and planned. The principal and link teacher met outstanding students of the college. The team observed various teaching methodologies adopted by Cirencester college; the way in which sports can be integrated in subjects to make the subjects more productive and interesting while teaching, was discussed as well.

The team visited specialized fitness testing sessions for basketball players. Meetings were held with the principals of Formor’s School, Deer Park school, Cotswold School and Kingshill School. The Indian delegation also visited Balliol College(Oxford University) and attended music concert at Oxford. To promote inter cultural dialogue and mutual understanding, the team also visited historical places like Bath and Gloucestershire. Principal KV no.2 got special honour of giving away the prize to the man of the match at the Forest Green Rovers football match (Nailsworth). The delegation dispersed on 8th February.

The visit proved to be a fruitful one, providing both, opportunity to debate and discuss possible teaching methodologies, and to maintain an intercultural link that will prove to be mutually beneficial in the future.

B. Pre Special National jambori Camp was held from 9-01-09 to 11-01-09. Again it was held from 23-01-09 to 25-01-09 at K.V no. 2, Colaba. In this camp practice was done for Dance, drawing and painting, Skill-o-Rama, march past, Rangoli. All these items were practicised for the competition for Jambori Camp at Ahmedabad University from 26-01-09 to 07-01-09.

C. Mrs Mamta Bhattacharya, Principal and Mrs S. Dhaka, TGT S.St left for the UK on 31.1.09 under Dreams and Teams Project.

D.During National Social Science Exhibition cum National Integration Camp 2008 K.V 2,Colaba bagged first position in dance competition and was invited by KVS Headquarters to present the same on the occasion of inaugral ceremony of Dr. Sarv Palli Radhakrishnan at APS Colony Delhi Cantt.
The funtion was attended by Honourable Chairman and Minister of HRD Shri Arjun Singh in the presence of dignitaries of KVS.

E. Manav kumar of X A participated in S.G.F.I lawn tennis meet upto semi-final in team event and single’s upto quarter final .
Prateek kumar of XII A participated in quarter final’s in team event and single’s.

F. An interesting quiz contest was conducted at Ravindra Nath Natya Mandir on 18-12-08, which was called ‘THE NEWSMAKER’S MEET’ sponsored by CELLO. Two students namely Divya Marichamy of VIII-B and Shalini Pandey of IX-B represented the school . Result is awaited.

G. K.V. No.2 has been nominated by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan on behalf of Ministry of Human Resources Development to participate in the Dreams and Team project.
This international program develops links among schools and enhances leadership skill through sporting , physical and educational activities by students and teachers.
This program aims at building partnership between schools focusing on themes of leadership skills through sports, art and enhances international understanding among the wider communities.
The program is currently running in 43 countries and 25 schools from India are participating in this exciting project through cascading training programmers – through Dreams and Teams program- uses sport to develop young leaders, enhancing their citizenship skill and promoting inter-cultural understanding.
The Principal along with a teacher will visit UK sometime in the month of Jan 09.