NATIONAL UNITY DAY

English Oration Competition
Class IV
29^thOctober 2022

‘When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.’

On Saturday the 29^th of October 2022 an English Oration Competition was organized for the students of Class IV. The theme was “Attitude of Gratitude”. Gratitude is a beautiful way of enriching our lives. It has been proven scientifically that when we express our gratefulness to other people, we feel happier and calmer.

Competitions such as these help the students to build their public speaking skills and gain self-confidence. There were twenty-four students in the final round and each student presented their views on this topic in their own unique way- with some being thankful for their family and friends and some for their health. The narrations were straight from the heart and created an aura of calm even within the venue. Just goes to show, how powerful a feeling, gratitude is. The audience soaked in all the wise words of the participations in rapt attention.

The results are as follows –

Goonj-‘Mindful Giving’

PSYCHOLOGY WEEK 

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS AT JUNIOR SCHOOL (17-21 Oct 2022)

Diwali is an occasion to celebrate victory of light over darkness and awareness over ignorance. To mark this occasion, we at TAFS, Junior wing created an atmosphere of festivity all around and the little Tafsians celebrated it by participating in a number of fun filled week long activities,from 17 Oct to 21 Oct 2022.

As a part of celebration a special assembly was organized by the students of class 1. The students presented a skit on the significance of the festival, recited poems and performed an amazing dance.

Class 5 students conveyed a message of eco-friendly Diwali by presenting a thought-provoking Nukkad Natak which focused on cracker free Diwali, using more local products and helping each other to celebrate the spirit of this festival. An anti-cracker campaign was also organized by Student Council Members in the Junior School where they created awareness on how to celebrate clean and green Diwali.

The students continued the Diwali celebration with fun filled art and craft activities. UKG students presented their creativity by making candles using papers. Class 1 students made wonderful rockets to celebrate Diwali whereas classes 2,3 & 4 students enjoyed making different kinds of paper lanterns and decorated the school corridors with them. Children participated wholeheartedly in these activities adding to the festive mood and excitement.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY ON ECO-FRIENDLY DIWALI

To spread the awareness about the hazardous effects of bursting crackers on Diwali, EVS club of TAFS organized a special assembly on 20/10/22. The spirit and significance of the festival of lights was represented through a Nukkad Natak, poems and speeches. All the members of TAFS family also took a pledge to De-clutter  Nature and celebrate Eco friendly Diwali . It was followed by an inspiring and thought provoking message by the  Principal Ma’am .

In its endeavour to save environment from the harmful effects of smoke created every year on Diwali, EVS club took an active role .The students of various classes prepared torans, rangolis and flower pots by reusing waste material. Also, many motivational quotes were put up on school board for inspiring students to avoid using Crackers and fireworks.

 Signing Campaign was organized where parents and students signed and took an oath to spread the message of unity, brotherhood, love and positivity instead of spreading fumes that take the toll of life of many innocent lives including speechless animals.

EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO NATIONAL BAL BHAWAN: CLASS VI

AN EXHIBITION - “A PANAROMA ON ARTISTIC EXPRESSION”
 14th OCTOBER 2022

HINDI POEM RECITATION COMPETITION - CLASS V

NO BAG DAY - CLASS VII

INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2022-23

The Air Force School observed the Investiture Ceremony on 30 September 2022, for the academic year 2022-2023, investing the young leaders with various portfolios and responsibilities.

Investing the students with powers and responsibilities during their academic tenure enables them to take a stand for the right and to understand their responsibilities and duties before their rights.

Welcoming the guests, as the young appointees embarked on the new journey of leadership in their student life, the Principal, Ms Amita Gupta said that this day marks a student leader’s initiation into shouldering responsibilities with humility and sincerity. Ma’am further said that one should always be prepared, be kind to self and to others, say polite words, show actions of humility and compassion and do things which impact lives positively.

Appreciating the cultural display of talent, the Chief Guest, Air Commodore BS Hora, Air Commodore Education and Chairman Managing Committee, Air Force Schools, told the new student council that the investiture marked a major milestone, both in their learning journey in the school as well as in their personal development as future leaders of our country. He said that their investiture as student leaders is a testament to the confidence that the school has in their leadership capability.

Sir spoke about the acronym FAR, which represented the three key insights; which are to have fortitude, to be ardent and to be relentless. These can help the young leaders go as far as possible in their leadership journey.

The cultural extravaganza that marked this important day in the history of TAFS included the group song, Abhyudaya and the group dance, Abhibhava. Earlier the ceremony started with the lighting of the lamp and chanting of the shlokas invoking the blessings of the almighty.

The Vice Principal, Ms Lomina Rajiv, congratulated the appointees wishing them luck and success.

The ceremony ended with all rising to the tune of the Air Force Schools Song.

SWACHHATA ABHIYAN ACTIVITIES
Hindi Oration & Recitation Competition
Classes III & IV
27^th & 29^th September 2022

On the eve of Gandhi Jayanthi, a Hindi Oration & Recitation Competition was organized for the students of Class III and IV. The theme was chosen keeping in view the Gandhian principles and the Swachh Bharat Mission which aligns with his belief of cleanliness being next to godliness.

Public speaking is an essential life skill which through practice can be honed. This competition was organized as part of our constant endeavor to give our students an opportunity to develop this much in demand soft skill. Also, it is a well-known fact that reciting poetry helps students in building confidence and helps them in understanding the importance of voice, pitch, volume and inflection. Poetry recitation is an effective mode of learning a language where ideas and feelings can be delivered through a public speaking activity.

This event also helped students understand their role and responsibilities towards 'Swachhata' as an important mission. Cleanliness and an accountability towards clean surroundings and development of language skills were the objectives of this activity.

The results of the competitions are as follows –