Gurgaon: Students of Class XII expressed apprehension over the CBSE’s 30:30:40 formula to evaluate them. Many of them dubbed “unfair” the board’s decision to give 60% weightage to the marks obtained in classes X and XI.
“It’s not fair. It appears we are being primarily evaluated for classes X and XI instead of Class XII. Even if the board wanted to include the performance of the previous years, it should have been the other way round 60% weightage to Class XII performance and 20% each to classes 10 and 11,” said Arunima Singh, who studies science at Salwan Public School.
Some students questioned the rationale behind taking into account the performance of previous years at all. They said they had taken subjects of their choice in Class XI to improve their performance, an option they did not have in Class X. “At the beginning of this year, we were told we need to perform well in our internal assessments because in case the final exams get cancelled, our results wi
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Amity International School, Mohali
Tiny tots of Class I were overwhelmed with the fun-filled activity wherein they used waste materials like cardboard, ice cream sticks, straw and coloured sheets to create their Dream Houses . The learners used their imaginative and creative skills and involved their parents too to build up their little paradise.
St Joseph’s Sr Sec School, Chandigarh
The teachers of the school s Kindergarten Block conducted a puppet show to teach kids good manners in an entertaining way. Puppets encourage one s imagination, creativity and emotional development and help learning in a fun way. The teachers enacted a story using hand puppets. Through the story, tiny tots were taught five magic words thank you, welcome, please, sorry and excuse me. They were motivated to use these words in their daily communication as it shows a sense of responsibility. All the children enjoyed the show.
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St Xavier s High School, Mohali
Lohri was celebrated with exuberance. Students were in an upbeat mood and immersed in the festive spirit by presenting folk dances and folk songs. Students decorated plates for Lohri celebration and took part in various art and craft activities keeping the tradition and culture of our festivities alive.
Delhi Public School, Chandigarh
The school organised an engaging number game ‘Jumble Dumble with Numbers’ for the Pre-Primary wing. Children participated enthusiastically and carefully listened to the instructions. As the games involved a lot of movement and drama, the children enjoyed while learning. This activity helped children improve their listening skills and also made them feel that numbers were interesting, easy and fun.
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Manav Rachna International School, Mohali
To curate the inner child in everyone, students of Class II shared interesting stories with their peers during their online sessions. Their connotations, pitch and props used kept everyone hooked. Stories, either fiction or non-fiction have a universal appeal, irrespective of age and other diverse forms of entertainment. Children always learn a thing or two about morality while adults revisit their faculty of interpretation.
AKSIPS-125 Smart School, Kharar
The school organised virtual dance competition for the pre-Primary wing Dazzling Stars . The participants were asked to introduce their dance forms through the video. It was a freestyle competition and participants sent in their individual dance videos to the teachers in-charge. The participants dressed in colourful costumes, twirled around with their thrilling performances. Looking at the enthusiasm of the little ones Principal Jagjit Sekhon said dance competition at school is