From Web to Webbed - Cyber Crime Awareness by Secondary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

Technology is everywhere and has converted the world into a global village. It has revolutionized the way we communicate in our personal and professional lives. Teenagers stare down at their iPhones, or keep their eyes glued to a tablet or laptop, instead of observing the world around them. It's not unusual to see two adolescents travelling together, yet texting furiously on their mobiles rather than talking to each other.

 Today, everyone’s exposure to the internet has increased manifold which makes them highly vulnerable to cybercrimes. It is evident that if children are not made aware of methods which cybercriminals use for cybercrime, children will fall a prey. 

To educate and enlighten the students, Witty International School had organized a seminar on Cyber Crime Awareness on the 27th of June for the students from Grade VII- A level.

The guest, Commander Kaushal. K. Chaudhary, Retired Indian Naval Officer, from ‘WeSeSo’ [We Secure Society] organization enlightened students of the illegal activities that take place online, including fraud, spam, identity theft, phishing, computer viruses and worms, cyber stalking, drug trafficking, spoofing and much more. He shared anecdotes and bitter experiences of people who became victims to such crimes. Furthermore, Mr. Chaudhary gave a detailed explanation on how one can take precautionary measures to stay safe.

Children are tech savvy, but it exposes them to a number of risks. It’s the duty of the parents to help keep their children safe by monitoring their online activities and minimizing the use of social media.

It was an extremely informative and effective session which kids thoroughly enjoyed and gained knowledge beyond expectations. The webinar ended with an extremely interactive question and answer session.

Listen to Your Body - Jungle Party With Little Yogis by Primary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

Witty International School, PB, Primary Section invited our students of Grade 4 for a workshop on ‘Jungle Party With Little Yogis’ on Saturday, 27^th June 2020 wherein students had the opportunity to practice multiple styles of yoga based on the theme ‘Jungle Safari’. The guest for the day was Ms. Naushina Shaikh, a yoga lifestyle coach. She helped our students understand that yoga is much more than a physical exercise as it enables people to access a new dimension of self. An insight into developing and enhancing a better life style was preached and practiced through the session. It turned out to be a very healthy day indeed. 

Online Art Workshop - Cityscape Lampshades by Primary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

Every child is an artist!

Witty International School, PB, Primary Section invited our students of Grade 5 for a workshop on ‘Cityscape Lampshades’ on Saturday, 27^th June 2020. The guest for the day was Ms. Sukhada Das, a renowned artist. Wittians were inspired by her ironical paintings and they thoroughly enjoyed creating a beautiful artwork which was quite an empowering and uplifting experience.

 

Coffee Painting – Adding Aroma to the Paper by Primary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

Coffee as a painting medium and art as aroma!

 Have you ever even thought about using nice, warm, aromatic coffee in your mug to paint a painting? Oil paintings are old hat. Coffee painting is a unique art. Witty International School, PB, Primary Section invited our students of Grade 3 for a workshop on 'Learn Coffee Painting Online’ on Saturday, 27^th June 2020. Wittians had a delightful experience of creating a painting using just coffee powder and absolutely no other paint! Students had a jovial time with Ms. Divya Shetty during the session.

 

Mandala Art Webinar by Secondary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

MEND THE TREND

A country as diverse as India is symbolized by the plurality of its culture. India has one of the world's largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings that are known as the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage.’ (ICH)

Witty International School does not stop at only providing academics. Along with the successful Virtual learning classes, it took the initiative oforganizing one such extraordinary live Facebook Webinar on ‘Mandala Art’ for the students of gradesVI to IGCSE Ion the 13^th of June, 2020.

Ms. ShefaliDhargalkar and Ms. SayaliGhatge, the co-founders of Spring Wonderland Young, briefed the students about geometric configurations and intricate circular patterns. According to them Mandalas are circular designs symbolizing the notion that life is never ending. Every student enthusiastically took part in the webinar and learnt the art of expressing their creativity and imagination.

Besides the new knowledge of Mandala Art, the students polished few good skills such as concentration, focus and transforming ordinary minds into enlightened ones.

Principal Bijo Kurian said, “School organizes these fun activities as they provide young minds ample diversion and respite from regular learning process.”

Through this initiative, the school aims to spread the message of preserving and safeguarding Indian Art and Culture and inculcating the value of positive thinking.

Our art and architecture is very ethnic and gorgeous. We can make a difference!!!Let’s come together to save them for our future generation.

International Yoga Day Celebrated by Secondary Section at WIS, Pawan Baug (2020-21)

Revive The Spirit !!!!

“One cannot always control what goes on outside, but one can control what goes on inside.”

June 21^st is celebrated as ‘The International Day of Yoga’ all over the world. This idea was proposed by our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in wellbeing.

 Witty International School took the initiative of organizing one such live Facebook Webinar on Yoga for the students of grades VI to IGCSE I on the 20th June. Ms Navmeet Kaur Ajmani, a well-known yoga trainer, associated with Pinkathon started the session with warm up exercises followed by the Omkar mantra.  Various asanas such as Garudasana, Chakrasana, Vrikshasana and Trikonasana were demonstrated and benefits of these asanas were explained. Lighter exercises related to the eyes, nose, jaws, shoulder blades and hips were also taught. The celebration concluded with synchronized recitation of shlokas.

 Principal Bijo Kurian encouraged students to practice the Asanas regularly to remain fit and improve concentration. He commented, “Yoga plays a significant role especially during the world crisis of Covid -19 as yoga boosts our immunity and is known to cure respiratory disorders.”

 Regular practice of yoga will surely help our students achieve a better life, physically, mentally and spiritually.

Webinar on Career Counselling and life skills for the students of Grade IX & X held on Saturday, May 30,2020.

“Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it.”

To best utilize the time made available during the lockdown period, Witty International School, Atun Road, Bhilwara organized a webinar for the students of Grade IX & X to motivate the students and give them top notch career counselling .

The webinar was addressed by Mr Rajan Arora, who is an energetic and socially aware soft-skills and behavioural trainer and facilitator, Managing Director of Triumph Through Training Pvt. Ltd. This was a very productive session and students got some valuable advice regarding the future prospects.

During the webinar, Mr Rajan Arora highlighted the importance of giving freedom to the students to choose their own career paths. He said, “One of the most important metrics that define success is the dedication with which an individual pursues their goals. When students are allowed to follow a career path of their choice, they are naturally more invested in it- to the extent where their chosen profession is not just a means to an end but a way of life itself. Since they feel much more contended in a profession of their own choosing, they feel motivated and inspired to get even better.”

Regarding the significance of conducting webinars during the lockdown, Principal, Mrs. Abha Mittal said, “It is tough time that we’re going through and we believe it is our responsibility to take care of our students. Children are the future of our society and their careers cannot be squandered away. We have vowed to leave no stone unturned to ensure that we reach out to our dear students in every manner possible and help them in every way we can. The digitalization and advancement in technology has come as a boon to us, and we’re hoping to convene more sessions like this one to support our students during the lockdown and help them secure their future.”