English Elocution Competition

Concrete, precise and update content, effective face expressions and gestures, the voice - modulating from high to low pitch - keeping the tune with the content, fluency of the language and the desire to conquer the stage were all apparent when students of Sarvanaman Vidya Mandir took over the mike on English Elocution Competition held in the evening of Saturday, 27th August, 2011. The students of class VI to XI unfolded their oratory skills backed with strong confidence as they spoke on various current national issues. The first rankers from each class are listed below:

Name of the Student	Class	House
Paranami B. Patel	VI	Rani Laxmibai
Krishna B. Nambia	VII	Kalpana Chawla
Vaishnavi S. Parmar	VII	Marie Curie
Sarvam B. Bhagat	VIII	Rani Laxmibai
Sarvangi K. Khanpara	IX	Marie Curie
Sanyamee M. Patel	X	Kalpana Chawla
Ani M. Prajapati	XI	Rani Laxmibai

Janmashtmi Celebration

The birth of Krishna is celebrated with gusto across the nation but Sarvanman Vidya Mandir has its own rituals for the day. For the students of this school, no effort seems enough when it comes to serving the lord. The day before, Inter-House Matki Decoration competition was held and students decorated their pots exploring their creative talent. The evening of Janmashtmi was marked with a wonderful song presented by students of class XI and a graceful dance by students of class VII, VIII and IX. The ‘Matkifod’ ceremony & competition followed the speech by Mrs. Prachi Pandey on the significance of the day.  The male teachers and house-keeping staff also ventured for ‘Matikifod’ whereafter prasad was distributed to all. The result of ‘Pot Decoration’ and ‘Matkifod’ competition is given below:

Matki Decoration Competition

Sr.No	House Name	Rank
1.	Rani Laxmibai	I
2.	Sharda devi	II
3.	Kalpana Chawla	III
4.	Marie Curie	IV

 Matkiphod Competition

Sr.No	House Name	Rank
1.	Rani Laxmibai	I
2.	Marie Curie	II
3.	Sharda Devi	III
4.	Kalpana Chawla	IV

Solo Singing Competition

Modulated voice, rhythm, soothing tune were all at work when solo singing competition was held in the school in the evening of 20th August 2011. Students from class I to X presented, one after another, melodious songs in graceful tune thus winning the hearts of the audience. Mr. Jaimin Acharya and Mr.Ronak Jadav - the experts invited to judge students’ performance- also presented a wonderful fusion at the end of the competition and offered a few important tips to the singers. The result of the competition is given here under:

No	Name	Std	House Name	Rank	Points
Group 1  (Std 8, 9 & 10)
1.	Ankita Indukumar Patel	IX	Sharda Devi	I	7
2.	Shivaniben Pankajbhai Patel	X	Rani Laxmibai	II	5
3.	Shalini DivyeshKumar Patel	VIII	Rani Laxmibai	III	3
4.	Anvi Lerin Gosar	VIII	Sharda Devi	IV	1
Group 2  (Std 1 & 2)
1.	Hiral Nayanbhai Patel	I	Kalpana Chawla	I	7
2.	Mahi Mayurkumar Bhakta	II	Sharda Devi	II	5
3.	Namashvi Rakesh Mistry	I	Sharda Devi	III	3
4.	Risha Tushar Patel	II	Kalpana Chawla	IV	1
Group  3 (Std 3, 4 & 5)
1.	Prapti Jigneshbhai Patel	IV	Kalpana Chawla	I	7
2.	Aditii Nayan Makwana	V	Marie Curie	II	5
3.	Jagrat Nilesh Amin	III	Sharda Devi	III	3
4.	Ayushi Ghanshyambhai Patel	V	Rani Laxmibai	III	3
Group  4  (Std 6 & 7)
1.	Janki Devendrabhai Solanki	VI	Marie Curie	I	7
2.	Krishna Balkrushnabhai Nambia	VII	Kalpana Chawla	II	5
3.	Krishnakumari Kevalbhai Vasava	VI	Marie Curie	III	3
4.	Tirthaben Bharatbhai Panchal	VII	Sharda Devi	IV	1

Independence Day Celebration

15th August, 2011 - 65th Independence Day of the nation was celebrated in high rise of spirit of patriotism. At sharp 8 AM, the Guest of Honour P. Bhailal Kaka unfurled the flag and paid the salutation to Tiranga. Principal, Mr. Borade, in his analytical speech, emphasized the role that the youth has to play in shaping the future of India. In the cultural programme that followed the flag hoisting ceremony, students presented heart touching patriotic songs and graceful dances. Remarkably, the dances were choreographed by the students themselves thus revealing not only their talent but also their core patriotic feelings. The sense of pride overflowed as a PowerPoint Presentation - highlighting India’s contribution to the world - followed the students’ performances. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks offered by Mrs. Pranchi Pandey.