Deepalika
Subject Labs
- Subject Labs
- Maths Labs
- Science Labs
- English Labs
- Social Studies
- Computer Labs
- Hindi Labs
Subject Lab
Keeping in mind the fact that effective learning always takes place better in smaller groups and with hands on experience, Rachana came up with an innovative idea of introducing the concept of subject labs. For:-What you hear,
You forget
What you see,
You remember
But what you do,
You understand
For this purpose the children of each class are divided into three groups each taking a turn to go to the lab, to be with the respective teacher and to be involved in self learning respectively.
Maths lab
Maths lab activities are designed in such a way so as to teach students mathematics through a practical approach.They learn the complex concepts of mathematics through the playway method.Eg- Prime nos ,HCF and LCM are explained with the help of teaching aids like Geo Boards or cutting and pasting strips.
Different experiments are performed on Pythagoras theorem, area of cirles, curved surface area of cylinders, where the children reach a conclusion through the activity approach.
Children are taught to collect, organize and analyze the given data. They also perform outdoor activities like practically measuring the area of the playground.
In short, they learn to visualize the basic mathematical concepts and apply these in their day to day life.
Science Lab
All the science lab activities are designed keeping the multisensory and multidisciplinary approach in mind. The outdoor activities consist of field trips, nature walks, food festivals, performance of skits, presentation etc whereas the indoor activities include performing activities, giving demonstrations, preparing slides, observing specimens, making working models etc. All the activities develop their psychomotor and observation skills and inculcate scientific values in the students. These activities are followed by theoretical discussions
English lab
The English Lab is designed to help the students to work in an environment that provides them an exposure to the beauty of the language .The lab activities go beyond the text and are structured in a way so as to enhance their knowledge of the English Language. The interactive and communicative sessions help the students to shed their inhibitions by giving them a platform where they can present their views.
Social Studies lab
In keeping with the schools philosophy of holistic education, the S.S. lab takes up contemporary topics and conducts various activities revolving around them.These include making charts,posters, presenting skits,role plays and even holding exhibitions. The learning imparted here goes beyond the text book and helps the students develop skills which are required to deal effectively with the demands and the challenges of everyday life.
Computer Lab
Rachana is of the thought that it is very necessary to keep up with the times and in this computer era a desirable amount of importance is given to imparting computer education. Various theoretical and practical aspects and nuances of computers are taught to the kids keeping in mind the fact that whatever the profession the kids wish to pursue later in life, technical knowledge of computers will facilitate their motive of a successful career. In accordance with this viewpoint, we at Rachana have a specially designed computer lab and a qualified, experienced and approachable faculty. To further enhance the quality of the education imparted we have a fully-equipped audio-visual room where the theoretical studies along with discussions take place with enthusiasm to be later followed by a practical demonstration of the theory so learnt.
Hindi Lab
Rachana School has started a Hindi Lab to make the teaching of Hindi language interesting. This lab plays an important role in developing confidence and creativity in students as it provides an excellent opportunity for students to express themselves. Teaching through practical work is helpful in imparting effective teaching to students of various abilities.
Rachana Outdoors
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Special Classes
- CEE at Rachana
- UCMAS
CEE at Rachana
The Sustainable School Programme of the CEE, Ahmedabad is an autonomous institute supported by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, which provides an opportunity for the schools – principals, teachers and students, to take sustainability action. At Rachana School ‘Environment’ has been a part of all subjects that are taught to students.This year Rachana School joined hands with the ‘Centre for Environment Education Ahmedabad’ to make the entire learning programme more effective and enjoyable. The students of Std VII to IX, with the support of their teachers, conducted environment related activities.
UCMAS
UCMAS (Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic System) has been included as a co-curricular activity in Rachana since .It is a modern representation of an ancient art of mental maths. It aims to develop human intellect. With the help of an ancient Chinese calculating tool called the ‘Abacus’ children are trained to do quick and 100% accurate calculations. Not only that, this training is known to enhance memory, concentration and logical reasoning.The whole programme comprises of seven levels. Levels 1-5 are of three months duration each and levels 6 and 7 are of four months duration each. Since we plan to make this an internal part of our school program, all students of Std-III will be required to undergo this training every Saturday for 2 hrs. except during vacations.
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Declamation
A saying so goes –‘You are what you speak’. And Rachana is a firm believer of this
maxim. Each year declamation is held in both English and Hindi for students of classes
5 to 10 to ensure that Rachanites are good public speakers. They are mentored by
the respective Hindi and English teachers. A variety of criteria such as content,
confidence and expression is taken into consideration in the competition. This greatly
helps in grooming the students’ personality and making them great orators. Ex-Rachanites
have always maintained that thanks to the Declamation competitions in their Rachana
heydays, public speaking is one of their USPs and helps them earn brownie points
wherever they go, be it job interviews or events on the public platform.
English Declamation
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Hindi Declamation
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English Poem Recitation Competition
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Hindi Poem Recitation Competition
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Events
Rachana has always been a firm promoter of the all-round development of the students
and so we have a number of events to ensure that students are not just book smart,
but street-smart too and on the whole world-wise as well. Here is a glimpse:-
Anti-Pollution Rally
Like every year, this year Rachana School took out an anti-pollution rally in the nearby areas of the school. Rachana School plays a vital role in reducing the pollution level in Shahibaug during Diwali. Students of class VII made banners and wrote slogans. This was a learning experience not only for the students but also for the people living in the nearby areas.The Camp Fun
To encourage healthy eating habits students of senior KG had a fun and fair event of singing, dancing and eating idli-chutney in the school premises.Spicing up the Curricular
The students of class IX A presented an exhibition on spices, highlighting it as
the first wave of Globalization. They traced the route of each spice from its country
of origin and how it travelled across the globe. The students concluded that the
history of the world is highly obliged to the history of spices.
With the help of their social studies lab, project teacher, Mrs. Maria Chauhan, the students showcased a wealth of information in the form of charts, maps, photographs, skits and even mouth-watering spicy dishes.
Incredible India
The students of class IX C presented an exhibition on cultural and economical aspects of each and every state of India. The students conducted extensive research about their states before exhibiting the rich diversity of India to the students and teachers of the school.
Career Moves
A Delegation from the Indian Army with the objective of educating the students who aspire to join the armed forces, visited the school. They helped in creating an awareness among the students about the Indian Army.
Newspapers in the curriculum
The “Newspaper in Education” program initiated by ‘The Times of India’ continued
its efforts to promote the habit of reading the newspaper. Apart from reading, students
have also used paper cuttings for various English and Social Science activities.
The ‘NIE’ newspaper also includes contributions from students all over India. The
Reporters appointed from Rachana School are:
Jiya Gupata(X A) Keta Thakkar(X A)
Prachi Balani(X B) Swadesh Swain(X B)
Noaman Khan(X A)
Spicmacay
Spicmacay promotes Indian classical music and culture since 1977. Artists associated
with the organization visit our school to mesmerize Rachanites by their talent.
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Date |
Artiste |
Genre |
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| 10Th October 2017 | Alankar Singh | Gurbani |
| 16th January 2018 | Rupak Kurkarni | Flute |
| Debashish Adhikary | Tabla |
Heritage Walk
This year too, the students of Std IX went for a Heritage Walk in the old city of Ahmedabad to explore the ancient culture. This unique and pleasant experience became more relevant as Ahmedabad has attained the status of World Heritage City.
Savannah Workshop
A workshop was organized by Savannah for the students of Std. III to VII for the study of plants, butterflies, reptiles and birds. Students visited Sundervan to learn about basic characteristics of reptiles. The children actually got to see and learn about the behaviors and features of the reptiles. A curriculum visit was organized for Std. VI & VII at Serenity. Dr. Santosh Yadav, the resource person, took students for a nature trail wherein he emphasized the importance of plants. A bird watching programme was also organized for the students.
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Class |
Topic |
Venue |
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| III A | Bird | Thol and Indroda |
| III B | Bird | Thol and Indroda |
| IV A | Bird | Aaranya Park |
| IV B | Bird | Aaranya Park |
| V A | Reptiles | Sundervan |
| V B | Reptiles | Sundervan |
| VI A | Plants | Serenity |
| VI B | Plants | Serenity |
| VII A | Plants | Serenity |
| VII B | Plants | Serenity |
Movie Reviews
Every year Rachana kids don the mantle of movie critics. They are shown movies and
made to write reviews. This is an attempt by the school to make the students appreciate
the efforts that go into the making of a film and to make them feel the beauty of
visuals, music, cinematography, various characters, dialogues, the sets, etc. Classes
1 to 10 participate in this activity and thanks to it the students have begun appreciating
English, understanding the finer nuances of the language and learning the pronunciation
of words without having to go through the trouble of phonetics. The teachers report
satisfactory progress and the students, well they say, it makes their day.
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Class |
Movie |
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| I | FINDING NEMO |
| II | RISE OF THE GUARDIANS |
| III | THE LION KING |
| IV | SPIRIT OF STALLION |
| V | HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON |
| VI | THE KID |
| VII | BILLIONS |
| VIII | MACKENNA’S GOLD |
| IX | ROMAN HOLIDAY |
| X | SULLY |
Rachana Clubs
- Consumer Club
- Nature Club
- Techno Club
- Philately Club
- ArtIQ Club
- Heritage Club
- Music Club
Impact of globalization has led to consumerism, which has become a matter of concern,
especially in the case of children, because fast food and junk food is taking a
toll on their health. To raise awareness about health and safety of children we
formed a consumer club in 2013 as a part of consumer service activity. Presently
our club’s focus is to spread awareness on consumer rights which is very important
as far as the Indian society is concerned. This club was started in collaboration
with C.E.R.C (Consumer Education and Research Centre). which is a leading consumer
rights organization in India. CERC is a nonprofit, non-government body, dedicated
to the protection and promotion of consumer interests through active use of research,
media, law, advocacy and information dissemination. CERC provides us financial support
as well as guidelines. Initially we started with a group of 50 students under the
able leadership of our teacher Mr. Manan Shah. At present the club comprises of
91 students from std. 8 and 9.
List of Activities Undertaken by Consumer Club so far:
- Detecting Food Adulteration
- Visit to CERC (CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE)
- Meeting/Interview with CERC experts
- Shown movie Pratigya (ill effects of tobacco)
- Lecture on Consumer Rights and Awareness by Mrs. Rati Agarwal
- Visit to Police Station
- Attended presentation by Weights and Measure Department on World Consumer Day at CERC
- Preforming Skits in our school and other schools as well.
List of Activities Undertaken by Consumer Club so far:
- Detecting Food Adulteration
- Visit to CERC (CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE)
- Meeting/Interview with CERC experts
- Shown movie Pratigya (ill effects of tobacco)
- Lecture on Consumer Rights and Awareness by Mrs. Rati Agarwal
- Visit to Police Station
- Attended presentation by Weights and Measure Department on World Consumer Day at CERC
- Preforming Skits in our school and other schools as well.
Butterflies-these wispy little winged creatures have always fascinated most of us.
But pollution and decrease in green cover have caused a decline in the population
of butterflies. To help these bio-indicators, the students and teachers together
created a butterfly park in the school campus.
This has now become a live resource for the study of butterfly life-cycle. Our butterfly garden project got silver and gold- medals by PRAMERICA spirit of community award. Due to the continuous effort of our club members our school is frequented by an average of 23 species of butterflies which has also lead to a drastic increase in the biodiversity of our school.
Activities undertaken by the club
- Maintenance of garden.
- Beautification of garden by planting more host and nectaring plants.
- Awareness drive.
Organizing ‘Green Week’ in the school.
This has now become a live resource for the study of butterfly life-cycle. Our butterfly garden project got silver and gold- medals by PRAMERICA spirit of community award. Due to the continuous effort of our club members our school is frequented by an average of 23 species of butterflies which has also lead to a drastic increase in the biodiversity of our school.
Activities undertaken by the club
- Maintenance of garden.
- Beautification of garden by planting more host and nectaring plants.
- Awareness drive.
Organizing ‘Green Week’ in the school.
Techno Club
The objective of the techno club is to help students to use the internet judiciously. They learn visual effects, 3d animation and cartoon movie making. They are updated about the latest technology news. They also learn how to protect themselves from social media frauds and deal with issues related to cybercrimes like bullying and online harassment.We have also introduced TCS LAUNCHPAD- a course on basics of programming for C++ and Python Technologies for classes VIII to X.
Philately Club
Postage stamps, coins and currency notes have a great educative potential. With an aim to encourage philately hobby among children, Rachana School started the Philately Club that conducts a range of activities that include talks by experts, competitions, discussions, projects and exhibitions in collaboration with Department of Post and Philatelists. Interested students from classes VI onwards hold philatelic deposit accounts with the Postal Department and receive commemorative stamps to add to their collection. Philatelic activities enrich the students with knowledge about Indian traditions, eminent personalities, heritage and the wealth of flora and fauna.
